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The Exeter Times, 1888-4-26, Page 3(Ittan gir00. TaUR81).AS, Apgar., 26th, I.S88, TEE GL0134 AND THE scow ACT. • THE Globe in itS issue ot the zoth inst vainly endeavors to explain the defeat of the Scott Act in the several counties. The first sen- tence of the artiCle no fellow on earth can understand. Amongst the causes the Globe first blames the Dominion Government for being against the Act, and bring- ing on the election when "the roads vrere desperate and farmers busy." In Huron, however,' the roads were first.class and the farmers not busy. But, if the Globe's story were true, it would only prove that it was not the Dominion Govern- ment, but the voters who strenu- ously opposed the Act, by going out in such numbers to vote for repeal. And the Scott Act people had the same opportunity. The vote polled on the x9th in 1-Itiron and Bruce was much larger than when the Act carried, which goes to show that the Globes' conten- tions as to a great number of Scott .A ct people reinaining at home, are totally unfounded. The Dominion Government has in no wise inter- fered to carry or defeat the Act,— either by appointeig the day for election or because the Dominion lists were used. Surely the Globe is taking to doting and becoming silly (as accused by the Mall) when it prints such arrant trash. THE SCOTT ACT REPEAL. As stated elsewhere the Scott Act was repealed in Huron as well as eight other counties in Ontario, on Thursday last, by large majori- ties. Scanning the field after the smoke of the battle has cleared, off it is quite apparent, that one of the chief causes fur the large re- peal vote was the grossly partizan methods adopted to enforce the Act, the loose and irregular way in which these effoits were made, and the want of perseverance and discipline shewn in enforcement, The vote in Ontario on the Igth says in plainest terms that the people want no more Scott Act, as administered by a partizan a.dmiu- istration. And as the administra- tion of the Act is in the hands of bitter partizans, Scott Act is prac- tically a thing of the past. In Huron the most barefacedpartiality WAS Shown by those in whose hands the enforcement of the law was pla:ced. • In many places during the three years ot Scott Act hotel-keepers were allowed to escape, even though they sold openly and above board. Exeter and villages hereabouts seemed to be' the only places as according to the frequent sittings of the Po- lice Magistrate's court in which the enforcement of the law was loOked after, and the hotel keepers, and farmers and others as witnesses, were continually being dogged, to the utter disgust of the people in general and much to the injury of business. Few persons would have lifted a finger against a• rigid en- forcement of the law had it been equally enforced throughout the country. Some attribute such malfeasance on the part of the officers to the fact that the undis- turbed hotel -keepers are Reform- ers. Political bigotry and many other reasons may be assigned for the defeat or the Canada Temper- ance Act, especially in Huron county. The cause of temperance however, is worthy of the greatest zonsideration ; but not uutil tem- perance is removed from the -arena af politics, will it ever have the effect or development its protnoters earnestly desire. Temperance has been humbugged for years by designing demagogues, and it is now that the people are awaken- ing to the fact. Aiid the Dominion Franchise • comes in tor a goodly share of the blame 1 How this Franchise that gave votes to hundreds that were otherwise without votes—Grit and Tory equally alike—could possibly become a factor in repeal, is a question that can only be solved by the Globe. If it is a factor, then all the young men whogo votes by the Act, would be for re- peal. That is the Globe's conten- tion. It is an absurd contention and we know it to be a false one. Then it charges that Tory pro- hibitionists went back on their principles to spite their Liberal brother prohibitionists. That also is pure buncombe and rot. In Huron (and we venture to assert that in every county that voted) the municipalities that stood by the Act, are Conservative, while the strong Liberal townships went for repeal. Take Exeter with its 150 Conservative majority. It could only giye 39 for repeal. Stanley, a Conservative township, gives 57 against repeal. Goderich township, 200 Conservative maion ity sustains the Act. Morris, Howick, &c., with immense Con- servative majorities are nearly even, while Stephen township 150 Reform majority gives 280 for repeal. Hay200 Reform major- ity gives 144 for repeal. The same can be said of Hullet, big Reform majority and large major- ity for repeal. The Globe's reas- oning will not hold good. Its • contention is invalid and quite untrue. Tory prohibitionists stand • to their colors, Some, we acknow- ledge, were forced into not supporting the Act, on account of the grossly partizan mode of en- forcing it by Mowat and his ser- vants, by the sha meth' way in which the Liberal leaders in this • and other counties went back on all temperance moves that did not bring gnst to the Reform mill. In Huron, the President of the Scott Act Association refused to support a temperance candidate because • he was not a Befornier. And so we could go on ad infinitum. The people ot South Huron know which political party stuck to its temperance colors, and the Globe need not try any of its dodges in Huron. ATTER all the severe criticisms (if the Reformers against the Fish- ery treaty,they have net courage euough to challenge a vote against its adoption by parliament. Atter a lengthy debate they allowed it to pa se without entering their pro. test with a record of the yeas and nays; all their buncombe about the surrender of our rights, the press- ure of the imperial authorities, and the grievances of the poor fisher- men of the Maritime Provinces, was nothing more or less than po- litical clap trap. Canada has not surrendered any rights; mutual concessions were made by both countries to settle a long standing difficulty which might have caused serious consequences, and that settlement, although not accepted by the Americans, is another proof of wise statesmanship on the part of our present rulers. Amongst other reasons the Globe says. "temperance people do not fight cheerfully when the odds appear to be again ti t them." What an insult! It is the most ir.solent remark we ever knew given to the great t emp e ran ce masses. It there are a people in the world who fight cheerfully, and well, at all times, especially 'leder difficul- ties, it is the tell -Terence people. This gross insult will yet be iglat- fully resented by the temperance people. -- Then the Globe winds up this remarkable article by stating that repeal will carry in the contests yet to come oft which is a direct command for all readers of' the Globe in those' couuties, to vote against the Act, Could hypocrisy go further than that. Taken al- together, this' article is the most silly, nonsensical, hypocritical and untruthful thing We ever kneve` even the Globe to publish, and that is saying a good deal, ELSEWHERE appears an interest- ing :letter containing amongst other things some very timely suggestions, with regard our in- trinsical progress, from the pen of our worthy reeve. He as well as others are bii egnnng to realize that To the Editor of the Exeter Times DEAR Sut.—As Chief Magietrate of the Village of Exeter, 1 haye a.few suggestions and explanations to offer the citizens under the new regime. I do this merely person- ally and not officially. 1st. The spring is just opening and I would suggest that the Board of • Health receive the hearty co-operation of the cit- izens generally in their endeavor to thor °uglily clean up the Village, so as to re- duce sickness to a minimum. 2nd. I would like to see during the spring and summer as much ornamentation of the streets, &c., as possible. planting is is one of the chief means of beau- tifying a place. While the older part of the citizensMmy not live to reap the re- ward of exertions such as tree planting, the younger portion will. Other means of beautifying streets or places may occur to others. An arbor day will probably be appointed. 3rd, One thing that my attention . has been drawn to, and which I think would materially ecerue to our business advan- tage is the securing of a daily mail route to the west of us. Parkhill has an undue advantage over Exeter in this matter. Dividing,the matter fairly 'between Exeter and Parkhill, -without, I think, any addi- tional cost to Gott, wee1d be by establish- ing a daily Jul]. to Sarepta, Dashwood, Brewster Grand Bend, Harpley, Shipka,, .Khive, arid Crediton, to be run from Exet- er, al owing.Parkhill to supply as far north as Of& and. Greenway. This scheme • would certeinly meet with opposition, but is a fair, reasonable proposition, and if we unite in the effort to try it I think it can be done.. 4th. Ex.etersadly wants a High School. I have never taken any action in trying to secure one, because.[ thought the burden of building and future maintenancetoo great to be borne by the village. But un- der the Law as it now stands tnunicipali- ties can be grouped together for building and maintaining a high school. I think it might be possible to agitate and ripensueb a scheme, as follows : TakeExoter, Steph- en, Hay and Usborne to unite for such a purpose. The Law makes provision for Buell grouping aud the proportional taxa- tion. It would be a small item if so divid- ed, and would greatly tend to bienifit-'the educational interests ; not only in Exeter, but in the municipalities mentioned. I am sure that some of our clergymen and educationalists in Exeter and surrounding country will lend a hefting hand to further such a laudable enterprise. 5th. Then there are railway matters. Clinton Seaforth, Goderieh and Listowel are all fiecoming netive in railway agita- tion. The 02 R from Guelph to Lake Huron, for which a charter was granted last year—and. in connection with whieh went as a delegate to Ottawa—is the most talked of. 1 think the present a proper time for forming a strong Railway Com- mittee in town to keep a sharp watch over our interests. No one individual is capa- ble, besides attending to his own business, to successfullylook after all those inter- ests. It requires the united efforts of all our best citizens. I think epublic meet- ing to discuss those subjects, form com- • mittees, &c.,' &c. would be a good thing. 1 may take the liberty of calling one at an early day. In the meantime any sugges. tious for the better government of our vil- lage in any way, to augment our prosper- , ity, better our condition physically, mor- ally or financially, will he gratefully re- ceived, not only by myself, but, I am sure by tbe whole Council.. 6th. On *the First of lVIay we change from a local,pi•ohibitory to a license law. The whole Machinery of a new regime has to be put in motion, One unfortunate re - snit of the late date at which the repeal election was held, is that it leaves Muni- cipal Councils wholly unprepared to deal with the subject. Speaking for myself, I certainly think that the lumber of licen- ses allowed finder the Crooks Act in Ex- eter is excessive • and unnecessary. The Law woald allow six, but I think three would be nearer' right. Ordinarily the Council has power to limit the number. But it is necessary, for such litnitation, to pass a by-law before the First of March. That date is past, and the Couneil.power- less. They may recommend, they cannot • 'dictate: The same is also true of the amount of license. The law fixes it, in villages, at $120, with power of council te add for municipal revenue, but not to exceed in whole $200. This also requires a by-law before March 1st. Even the Government is powerless. The session is past and the Cabinet cannot change the law without legislative action. In view ot the resalt of the repeal votes, I think it was a great error of the Scott , Act people in urging the Government to defer these elections to so late a date. But the dam- age is done and 1 see no present remedy. Not only Exeter, but very likely every municipality in the nine counties of Thurs- day's contest is in the seine predicament.' A fattorable opportunity for judicious re- , etriction at the beginning of the new Peg., ime is thus lot. Should Exeter for in. stance start eff now with six licetZes it would be difficult in fute re to curtail the number ; but the cnitailmeut could be made now with much less ihjustice and much less opposition. The only thing left is municipal suggestion. I thought it well that, the public: should at once that-. .oughly understand the exact position of affairs. I am, Sir tours timly, Exeter, API 23. 3 A, IIOLLINAS. had tried :many doctors and WM ,givPn up by them as far gone into consumption, tut Wag permanently onred by using Everest's Cough Syrup —Jas. Simpson, Aberarder. it is high time the citizens were awakening to a sense of their duty, and bestirring themselves in the matter of material advancement. For months; yea, years past, we have vainly endeavored to excite an interest among the ratepayers, to have Exeter so improved and set booming by the encouraging of such enterprises and the revival of those latent industries, as might serve to the growth and propaga tion otherwise of our village. It is with pleasure we draw the attention of our readers to the communication above mentioned, and cheerfully solicit the opinions of others concerning any of the projects mentioned therein. THE people of Canada, to day, deplore the demise of a distinguish ed man, an eloquent orator of logi- cal reasoning, and a promising leg- islator. We refer to the late Thomas White, Minister of the In- terior, who died at Ottawa on Sat- urday last. He was a genial and useful man and occupied a distin- Absolutely,/ Pure,. This powder never varies a marvel of pur- ity, strength and wholesonacuoss. More econ- omical than the ordinary lauds, And cannot be sold in competition with the multitudes of low test, short weight, alum. or phosphate powders. Sold only in °ans.—ROYAL BAR, INGPO WDER 00-106 Wall street N. Y guished place in the general esti mation. While.a speaker of per- suasive, incisive eloquence, he was an excellent .writer, although of late years his attentions haye been diverted from the latter`wbrk. He was better known to members of the press than any other class, for he was of them, having worked his way through journalism to one of the first places in the gitt of the people. Beginning his career as a reporter he soon .becarne an editor and in that capacity first began on the staff of the Quebec Gazette. He established several papers. and finally became proprietor of the Montteal Gazette, which journal he raised to a position of great ex- cellence. lipw lives are filled with such activity as his was, few men more conscientious or painstaking in performing the duties which tall to their lot. He was one of the hardest working men in the Gov- ernment, not only in attending to the duties of his own department, but generously lending a hand in assisting the others to prosecute their functions. indeed, be was so honorable, unselfish and useful that his death (at the early age of 58) will leave a sad blank in the ranks of Our public men. FREEMAN'S WORM POWDERF6__ 'Are pleasant to take. Contain their own Purgative. Id a Fun, tuid effectual 111110tswer 01' won ne in Clailarett or Adtatil , •=2.151712310.12.290/11•7010/1=0.111 The Spring Assizes. The Spring Assizes open at Goderia on Monday, Apri130th,IMr. Justice McMahon presiding. The Crown business,which will be conducted by John King, Q. 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If so send at once and get a bottle of "Mrs .Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for Chil- dren Teething. Its ' value is incalculable. It will relieve the poor little sufferer im mediate -1y Lepend upon it, mothers ; there is no mistake about it. It cures Dysentery and Diaribcett, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, cures Wind Colic, softens the Gums, reduces Inflammation, and gives tone and energy to thewhole system. 'Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for children teething is pleasant to the taste and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female physicians a.nd nurses in the United States, and is for sale by all druggists throughout the world. Price twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for "Alas. ININSL0VE1 P")THINO S'111:0. 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Mr.E.Seott, Kingston, Out,, Catarrh, head 'and throat Read W. 11. Storey's Original Testimonial. • Catarrh. Throat Cured. Listen to W TI Store'lige.. of the firm of W Storey Se Sou, Actors, (+Iove Manuffictur- cm also President Manufacturers' Association of Canada. DR. WAsuommoy, 215 Yonge-et., Toronto, DRAR aSSUTO you 1 feel grateful for tho radical cure you have effected in my throat trouble. and though I dislike having my name appear in connection with the testimonial bus- iness, yet, having regard for those who aro similarly affected, Its well as having a desire to recognize the results of your tren tin on t I make a departure in this ease. Prior to my acquaint- ' anco with you, I had suffered for two years from repeated attacks of catarrhal sore throat each succeeding attack being more prolonged and violent than the former. At theso times I had viotent fits of coughing, and would dis- charge large quantities of mueons. Peeling alarmed, I sought the best medioal skili avail- able, including n, muoh-notea Specialist, and took almost everything known to Medicine without experiencing a parti cle of relief. Last spring I went to Europe. The change did Inc good. but on my return thr old trouble was re- newed. Seeing you. acl,TertiSed to visit this place, I thought I would consult you, al though eonfess with sot much hose ofiflieceiiivipnrgaste)yd benefit. Ilowever, I was favorbvnos with your emitter. and resolvea to glee your treatment it trial. The result.I atn hopes, to informtt1311 complete cure, nd ono so y.o marked In its character as to surprise both my seif and my. friends. From the first yonr med- icine seemed adapted to rey,case and gave re, lief. In two to ca. I was en tircl y well „and have so continued through the most uhtevorable season of year, You aro al, liberty to make what use you please of this letteromolItiv0 shoatl1 be pleased to ansWer any enquiries ra my ease. 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