Evening Herald, 1890-03-27

              EVEfllflG HERALD.
TRUB TO NEWFOUNDLAND:  TRUE TO THB EMPIRE.
Vol. 1.   No. 63
St. John's. Newfoundland, Thursday, March 27. 1890.
Price: One Cent.
[Continued from fourth page].
• land ami minerals  beinjt Kivf» * subject to Fren6h
;r.-;itv  richt*.'  whereby capitalist* are  prevented
•  tram Investing;
• And whereas the presence of French ti-lier men
■• upon our ena-l. anil their denial of our coiicurreut
•• riitht lo tl.h for coil, nn.l of our exclusive ri.-M 1.1
• t.ike lolKiers. dive cause for dally quarrels in tie
•• ti-liini; .i-.i'on. ainl much oppress our fishermen:
• .l„,l trheretu the treaties under which the
•• French have r'nthls and set up claims were undo-
■■ niahlv fr:iiii.-.l.more than a eeiiturj mi;,.. «.>l.-ly with
•■ ii view tn Ihe exigencies of the Kingdom of Orcat
• llritain an.l Ira-Ian I. and without regard totheeou-
• .liti.ui of affairs which time has brought aliout in
•' ties colony.
• He it therefore resolred .--That it is absolutely
n.-ei-s-.iri i.a'iln- praii-perity of the inhabitants of
thi- e.iloiiv that the  hi-l vestige  of French rights
• That it is the imperative duly of the Ilritish gov-
. rmiieiit to relieve ns of Ihe   burden  placed "lion
ii- li;  tile same agency so many years ago. and tlll-
,>.*•■ « Inch we have solong suffered.
Tliat no arbitration or other arrangement should
W entered iuto between the Ilritish government
■•and the government of France, whicli does nol
■ have as a basis lhat French claims   to   territorial
and maritime rights  in tbis  colony are  tt> be  to-
luHv extinguished.
And  that the  Lcgitdit.ire.   and government of j
-.hi- colony should never consent to the commence-: ■*.
•   mem. prosecution or conclusion of any   arrange- \f
tin- determined faces before him proved thnt
tliere were here thousands who would not falter
there a necessity for giving ell'ect to that
sentiment.
lint he trusted that thi- limitation would lead
no .such result, lor he believed that the people
of the United Kiugdoin when fully infottned on
thi--subject would see that the piiitection of our
riglii-aiul privileges mean*, the protection of
Hrili-h int.-iv.-t- and the main:, nance of the
Hiitish prestige all over the world. The memorial to Her Majesty the Queen a . I [he Houses of
Parliament wouhl.be hoped, -.•me tor the people
if Newfoundland the full ai-.l unrestricted en-
jovmeiit of their territorial, maritime nnd cou-
** tional rights. Should it fall to do so, there
our fellow-colonist-* tinder that flag upon
which the sun ever shines, who will make our
E their own.and join with us in the assertion
ot' the principle licit this country belongs to thc
people of tlie country.
There nre  no  more loyal  people under the
British Crown than the people of Newfoundland, but lovaltv to tin- Crown is nnd must be
isolublv united -with lovaltv
interes'ts of Newfouudland.
which
a*   till
aforesaid   <
a U,
Briton Must Fight.
Mit. Alexa'nder McIHii'i; all stoutly contended lhat those treaty rights created a hundred
and more years ago should be alwdished. By
wbat means this was arrived at he did not cure.
Britain might buy out the French, or make nn
-exchange <>f territory witli France. It might be
that onr demands could not Im- satisfied '"
out provoking war between Britain and F
In that ease Britain inii-l tight. We at an
would as soon die as surrender our rights
French. Our spirit had not been roused for
years liefore this: but now our blood was up,
and wc were prepared to face any event that
might happen. By some means or nther
should succeed iu making the whole civilized
world ring with our grievances if they were not
instantly redressed, lie seconded the resoltision,
They Commence Already.
Mr. M. II. Carty, M.L.A., had ranch pleasure in supporting the resolution.     He had just
received from the   Very Kcvcrend l>r. Howley
c of the West Coast, a telcgran
.ving letter from a St. l'ierrt
lent of ltobiusoii's Head,Bay
ivhich showed that the St.
already informed""
i of the
l factories ujion our soil:—
' I ask you to lie so kind a* to inform people
' of lobster factories, o: any person or persons
' intending to erect lobster factories in Bay St.
" fiCoi-ge, at or near Robinson's Brook, when
" our factory is erected nnd working-that wc
" intend fishing lobsters iu thc waters stretching
•' from Middle Barnchoix Brook running eai
tt Rattling Brook, a distance of abont s<
-' miles; und wc kindly ask you lo caution
" persons who are about to catch lobsters in the
••■ waters on Uiat shore not to send them as they
" will be iu our way, and if they do so, wc will
'• only have to complain to the French man-of-
I" war to have them removed nnd put on shore.
•• •    *    *   Our agent on Sandy Point will pay
" you for your trouble.    Trusting tho pcopli
•' will take" warning by this notice.
. I remain, votirs trulv,
(Signet!) J. Gorman."
Wc had already three or four lobster Siberia
erected at Robinson's Head, and we saw by thi
telegram that if this French factory were crecte-
there, wc should hove to remove purs. Thnt
should nover be. This French Shore quest!
should now be settled In its entirety. It v,
notorious that rich mines existed on the West
Coast which would bc worked with vast profit
to our people, but for thc pretensions of thc
French. Lately even, a mini: of Mr. Bishop's
was bonded to'American capitalist-, Vho had
prospected the property and found It most vuln-
. able. Yet they were deterred ."nnn operating
' this valuable property by the French. All our
industries wero being strangled by Frencli ng-
l'i-i—ion- nnd competition. He hoped thnt the
day would soon como when theso grievances
would bc merely mnttcni of history. .
The resolution wns then unanimously carried.
Work to be Done.
Mr. Maurice Fe„ei.O!< moved this resolution:—
•' Whereas It is desirable that united action of the
-- people of Newfoundland should bo had in-protect-
" ing the rights of this colony against the encroach-
- menu of the French;
' - Retolted,—That thc committee who have had
" charge of the arrangements of thia meeting -fi.ilI
" have.power,—
I. To Invite thc co-operation of the people of the
ontports;
'-'. To prepare a Memorial to Her Mott Gracious
Majesty the Queen, and to both Houses of Parliament, in accordance with the foregoing Resolutions ;
S. To choose Delegate* lo present said Memorials,
and to place our case before the people of Great
Britain and Ireland and the British Colonies;
4. To adopt such  farther measures  as may be
deemed advisable for the promotion of the objects of thia meeting."
It is a pleasing thing to see the unity and
thusiasm manifested by the people on this momentous occasion—All classes assembled in defence of our rights, and to adopt measures to
seek redress for grievances under which this
country* has so long labored.
To-day, as thousands of years ago, the sentiments expressed by the Latin poet finds an
echo in the heart of every freeman,
"It is
the rights
Bequeathed by bleeding -ire to SOU.
Though 1 milled oft. is ever won."
A Great Day.
Mu. Bowers said : On similar occasions to
this iu addressing ma— meetings of his country-
ion the Liberator, O'Conncll, used to sny—
This is a great day for Ireland." This is a
great day for Newfoundland. Though it is n
day of "humiliation at the insult ottered us
through this Modus Vivendi, it is a day
of pride and n day of hope. The assemblage of such a vast multitude iu uu orderly manner to assert their rights is something of
wliich Newfoundlanders may well feel proud.
The appearance ou thi- platform of clergymen
of dilt'en-ul denominations, and of repie-ent i-
tive men of all creed" und classes', gives hope
that we will -laud -boulder lo shoulder, a united
people, until we have achieved complete nnd per-,
uianciit control of our own tiflaiis.
[Here, owing to the -inking of loose earth,the
surface of wliich bad been frbzefl-ver, nnd on
which n large number of people were standing
in front of the platform, somo confusion ensued
by the surging of the crowd.]
Mr. Bowers continued after the interruption
caused thereby, said: The sinking of theearth iu
front of the platform recalled the story in Roman history about the opening of the chasm ii>
tbe forum whicli (lie augur-nflirmeB wonld never
close till the most valuable thing iu Rome wcro
thrown into it. Curtiu-. clad iu armor, mount-!
ed on horseback, leaped in : and the chasm closed.
Even if this were a historical myth, thc lesson it
teaches is (rue, for there nre occasions iu the
history of every nation when sacrifices must be
made for the love of countrv. As he understood
the. slate of the country—the cod-fishery, grnml
industry though it is—was not sufficient to support our present population. Tho Peninsnlit of j
Avalon is over-crowded. Thero is not a family
here who have not one or more members of it
in the United States. The exodus will go on, if
posses-ion be not taken of our heritage on the
Western Shore. Will wc spend s?10,000,000 to
open a highway to the north and west and
let a foreign people, not willing to become
amenable to our laws, or contribute to tho burthens of the state, deprive you of its advantages.
Such folly is too apparent, too criminal to think
you could bc guilty of it without doing everything in your power to resist it; nnd resist it wo
will until every vcstlgo of French encroachment
on the soil of Newfoundland is blotted out forever. As thc day was drawing to a close he
would not detain' ihem any longer; but hope
this great demonstration would not end iu a
mere holiday display; but would stimulate
prompt measures not only to carry out thc object
of these resolutions: but to revive the spirit of
patriotism, and inspire them with a Ann resolve
to stand by thc independence of their country.
Let tho fair daughters of Terra Nova were tho
national colors of Newfoundland on their
breasts and uot the Ui-color. Let the history
of the struggles of your forefathers inspire you
with fnltli In the success ot your cause. Let
the flag of Newfoundland bc run up ou every
mast head, and ou every school house. The
youth and manhood of Newfoundland must learn
its history,Its present needs and Its capabilities,If
they would win thls'grent Island for themselves
ami lie able to keep it, after they had won it.
Aristidcs, addressing his countrymen on Mars
Hill, as the rays of the setting sun wcro gilding
the proud teniplcs of Athens, bade Uicm look
upon the splendors of tho scene, and said if
they would lot thc golden rays of gratitude aud
reverence sink deep into their hearts for the
men who had erected these glorious structures,
and whoso deeds had shed lustre upon tlieir
country, they never could be stones. So if we
provo true to the traditions of our raco ond remember the sacrifices mado by our forefathers,
for liberty and independence, we must and shall
Mr. M. J. O'Mara said: "Wo wero met
bore to-day upon no question of party politics,
bnt to assert the claims of this colony to liberties
whicb had been wantonly violated. Wc now
demanded for Newfoundland the somo liberties
that other colonics enjoyed. Wc had always
been tho victims of tjic most signal neglect of
tho Homo Authorities*": but never in a more
flagrant instance than t.he present. This modu*
vivendi was but a stcmiing stono which would
lead the French to inmv decided aggression upon
our territorial rights, k It wo did not resist now,
our opportunity of ***t liiovlng tbo salvation of
this Colony from foi < ign dominion was gone
for over. But we wero determined to resist
Wc were not afraid to demand in tho most imperative tones the recognition of our undoubted
rights. Our motto should bc •• Agitate, agitate,
and never cease from" it till Newfoundland is
free." ♦
Tho Resolution was carried unanimously.
A Vote of Thanks.
The Reverend Fatheh Clarke, of Torbay,
felt proud to be called upon to address such a
large und representative meeting. Had ho
known thut ho would hnvc bad the honor of
being usked to spenk ou this distinguished occa-
idon, lie would have endeavoured to prcpure
something worthy the subject and the audience
he addressed. He felt lh.it the invitation which
he, nn outport priest, liad received to speak
here, proved a desire on thc part of the committee to discuss tliis matter in no sectional spirit, ■
but to seek the fullest sympathy of people all over j
the Island iu tlieir endeavor to free Newfound- J
land from the grievous wrongs sho was comiiel- |
led now to endure. He was not a native of the
colony, but he had now passed nearly the half ■
of his life amongst us, nud it wns his desire that I
the remainder of his life-work should bc devoted
to our advancement. He loved tho land of his {
birth, but he bore no less true nu nflcclion towards the country of h'.s adoption. There wo*
nol on the face of theglobc a country more tilted I
to supjiort ti prosiierous and contented people
than Newfoundland, and there was no people
which more richly deserved to enjoy the blessings of peace, prosperity nnd contentment. Ho
trusted that the people of Newfoundland would
understand that those who had organized these
demonstrations were the true nnd loyal friends
of this country, und he hoped that their patriotic und unselfish cllbrt.s would meet with the
fullest sympathy and appreciation from those
who-e well-being tbey had so much nt heart.
He a-ked Newfoundlanders to rally round these
friends of the people, and to strengthen
tlieir band- in this noble struggle for
constitutional freedom. By so doing they
would certainly succeed in winning Newfoundland for Newfoundlanders. He begged to
propose a voto of thanks to tho High Sheriff for
convening this meeting.
Mr. f.i.om-.E 111'TcitiXfiSseconded the motion.
Ho trusted tliat this great meeting would proclaim to thc world that Newfoundlanders wore
determined lo maintain their Just rights to tho
uttermost. The orderly nud unlet character of
this meeting proved that our people, when agitated by the sense of a grievous wrong were yet
nblo to'discuss their grievances in a calm and
temperate spirit, free from bluster or gasconade.
Tlii- quiet resolution was the most convincing
testimony to the steadfastness with which we
would hold to our purpose. Ho welcomed
heartily Father Clarke to this meeting, and was
confident that the leading men of tho outport."
throughout tho colony would show the same
patriotic spirit as he hud displayed here to-day,
j Thc vote was carried by acclamation.
i The 11 i< iii Sheriff felt cxftcmcly proud of
the people of St. John's on oecount of the dig-
nilii-il conduct wliich they had displayed to-dny.
It would do us infinite 'credit abroad when it
became known tlmt at this magnificent assemblage people had met to discuss a matter of. vl-.
I tal interest to them in so patriotic nnd loyal a"
j spirit. They hnd well maintained their invariable character for loyal and sober conduct; and
I their conduct to-dny'proved that they would if
the need came, equally prove themselves capable
of the highest courage aud resolution in defence
of their rights.
The Chairman Thanked.
Sir RobertTiioublrs moved a voto of thanks
to the Chairman. That distinguished gentleman
was a link between tho present and the past.
He was perhaps thc only one present who liad
taken a part in the agitation of 1857, which he
(Sir 11.) so well remembered as n very young
man. This meeting could not fail to have un
immense eflect when it became known how or*.
dei ly had been its conduct, and how determined
tho sentiments which it applauded.
Mr. Michael Connors seconded thc motion.
t'anied with acclamation.
The Chairman warmly thanked tho meeting
for their vote of thanks, and complimented them
upon their splendid conduct throughout the
whole meeting. Ho had thc greatest pleasure In
announcing that ho had received telegrams from
all the principal settlements In tho Island Informing him that most enthusiastic meetings
had boon held and patriotic resolutions adopted.
Willi such a spirit animating tho wholo peoplo of
Newfoundland, the day could not be'far distant
when the French would be driven from our
shores.
Latest Sii.
TO MOTHER ENGLAND FROM HI
ELDEST MGHTER.
Dear mother England, I'm of ago,
Your precious eldest daughter,
And serious thoughts my heart engage
On this side uf tlio water.
I'm independent as you know,
Your troops have long been distant,
I pay my way just as 1 go.
Anil feel like yonr assistant.
For any bravo old officer
You wished to see reworded,
Yon sent him here as Governor.
An Honor—I regarded—
I paid him, did 1 onco object?—
But counted it a pleasure.
So now I ask you to repay
With love a tittle measure,—
A Frenchman fair would shore my home,
Each year a fresh proposal.
My heart has not a thought to room.
Nor love at his disposal'.
So mother dear, 1 chum at least
Free choice,—and your protection—
And wait obediently,"—your help,—
Your counsel and' direction.
Just give the Frenchman my reply,
I do not wish to marry;
And with my dowry buy him off—•
Nor longer let hiin tarry.
Tis cheaper far lliau keeping up
A fleet to watch each movement*,
Ami you will llud upon the whole
My plan n great improvement.
America, I have no doubt.
Would gladly, kindly aid me:
Nor my appeals so often flout
Till it has desjicrnic made mo.
I'm loyal, but even loyalty
Can stand just so much tension:
I'll lie your loving daughter still
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Carpenter, deceased, are requested lo famish tho
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Marcha7.f21.81. Solicitor for Executor.
jJL The " Kite" L
(Special to the Evening Herald.)
Cape Race, To-doy.
Wind west, strong, foggy ot intcrvols.   Roi
29.50; ther. 80.
Halifax, N. S.j March 27.
The Oxford crew won tho University boat
race by ono length.
The Chinese advocate opening Thibit to British trade, and a defensive treaty with Britain to
check Russin.
Tlio Ayr boroughs elected Sommerville,
Unionist, to succeed Sinclair, a Oladstonion.
Fox, a Parncllitc, was elected to succeed
Biggar, without opposition.
The widow of Crown Prince Rudolph is betrothed to Archduke Wranz., heir apparent of
Austria.
The Emperor William gave separate audiences
to the Ambassadors of Austria, Britain, Italy
and Russia, and announced his Arm resolve' to
maintain peace.
A Are at Toklo destroyed over two thousand
houses.
Canadian papers approve of St. John's protest against modus vivendi.
If J
t will u
' I'**'
iiitor I detest;
Then if you still sustain him,
Grant me my freedom—your's no more—
I shall not'entertain him.
Without yonr treaties, pto or con.
With short negotiations,
1*11 toll the Frenchman to begone,
And hail some neighboring nation!
March 2Gth, 1800. Terra Nova
Kite" Loaded.
The s. s. Kite, Capt. Wm. Knee, arrived from
the seal lishcry this afternoon with a full load
of prime young harps—about 11,000. On tho
I'Mh of March, the crew picked up 2:5 seals, nnd
in thc 17lh she struck the patch from which -In-
secured her load nbout 10 mile.* N. E. of the
Funks. The patch was a small one, only about
GO.OoO seals iu it. Capt. Knee reports tho Vanguard, l-.Oiio; Wolf, .1,000; Terra Nova, 't.J.'O;
Walrus, 1 .'.on;. Fulton, 15,000; Ranger, 7,000.
All the other steamers, except Aurora, were
about CO miles outside, and believed to bc in
very hard ice. We congratulate Capt. Knee on
his good fortune, and trust to soon bear moro
favorable accounts from others.
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