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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1891
Page
4
Local notices urge voters to back H H Cook for Parliament and criticize Reformers for alleged associations with Mer McCarthy. The text references Nomination Day and Election Day, price notes for subscriptions, and includes comments on reciprocity with the United States and anti-British sentiment.
A polarized 2011 pamphlet argues against Sir McDonald, accusing him of trampling rights, consolidating power, forcing annexation, and harming Canada. It contrasts with Mea Smith Laurier as a loyal leader who defends rights, opposes monopolies, seeks prosperity, and keeps the flag from political manipulation.
The piece analyzes manifesto exchanges between Sir John A. Macdonald and Hon. Wilfred Laurier, detailing their views on dissolution, trade with the United States, and the National Policy versus Unrestricted Reciprocity. It outlines Macdonald's defense of protectionism and Laurier's case for free trade, arguing the core issue is the future of Canada’s tariff policy and its impact on loyalty to the Empire and economic welfare.
In a Friday Tuwa Hall speech, McCarthy argued against Unrestricted Reciprocity, claiming it harms Canada. He endorsed federal policy but attacked its Jesuit Estate mill, Separate School, and Dual languages stances. Electors should weigh the implications of his admission and the issue’s broader implications. He critiqued opposition figures for manipulating figures to claim benefits from reciprocity.
The article argues farmers are poor due to two poor crops and low prices, dragging merchants and workers into economic distress. It critiques politicians and manufacturers for using tariffs to benefit themselves, urging farmers to unite, study public questions, and push for wiser, independent political action. The piece notes Canadian tariff lessons and calls for farmer organization and informed electors.
Hamilton February 24. In June Last Thomas Stinson won Hamilton by seven votes but was unseated weeks ago for corrupt practices by his agent. Today's election aimed to fill the vacancy with intense local interest. From dawn to close both sides mobilized vast county support. Gibson led with a decisive majority, except Ward 7 where Stinson held a 3 vote edge. Gibson secured a total of 676 votes to Stinson's 320 in the 996 votes cast.
Sir Richard Cartwright warned of Canada’s overcrowded market as factories multiplied, arguing foreign trade and lower duties on raw materials could relieve pressure. The piece notes U S growth, immigration dynamics, and the mixed impact of protectionist policy on Canadian manufacturers, with reference to Atlantic provinces and a Boston Herald quote on tariff changes.
At the annual meeting held in Temperance Hall Cooketown on the 17th instant, William Wright of Alliston was elected President and Tobn Semple of Tottenham First Vice President. James Allen of Gilford became Second Vice President, M J Casserly of Tottenham Sec Treas. An executive was named including R Scott Alliston J Gordon finish Mr Lynn Mesa Mir McMahon Tecum seth Mr Raid Tessoron tic Mr Gunn Tottenham Mr Riddle Beeton Mr Rutledge Murmur and the President and Secretary. A motion by MTF Nelson and seconded by Mr McKinley called for a Free Trade Candidate in the current election.
At the Reform Association of North Simcoe gathering in Starner officers were elected. Neil Harkin and E Stewart were named first and second vice presidents with H Sewrey and Jonasthan Sissons as further vice presidents. J H Jacks of Stayner was treasurer and a full executive committee was declared including presidents from all local groups.
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