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2,â€"1 submit that it is time that the farming community had a representative in the person of one of their own number. If elected I would advocate the total ab- olition of Separate Schools; would insist upon all subjects of the Ontario Public school programme being taught in the English language ; I would support the abolition of all exemptions froth taxation. 3.â€" l solicit your support without re- gard to creed or party, and if elected I will be a strenuous advocate of Equal Riuhts for all. ' York: GF 13111511111 1. 711 “ill â€"imp0ssib1ebe for me to call upon you individually during the piesent Canipaivn, as our (nusbituency contains uver Llnue thousand electors, and the election will take place on the 5bl10f June. You are doubtless aware thatI an] and have been a resident of the electoral district of East York for the past fifty-live years. The following is Mr. John Gibson’s platform as published in the Mark- 11am Sun last week: To the Electors of the Eaat Riding of RICHMOND HILL. Thursday, May, 22,110 4 â€"I shall forward to you for your perusal a. copy of the correspondence be- tween his Grace Archbishop (Henry, of Kingston, and Mxn Meredith, the leader uf Her Majesty’s Luyal Oppositmn. I slmll also send a copy of Mr. Meredith’s several speeches, which 1 would ask you to examine, as they embody and fully set forth the platform of which I am an arâ€" dent and unqualified supporter. Yours respectfully. Plank Ho. 2 is a weak one, even when taken by itself, but when plac- ed under No. it, it is smashed to atom-s. Mr. Gibson, if elected, "would advocate the total abolition of Separate Schools.” Mr. Mere- dith, ot whose plattorm "he is an ardent and unqualified supporter,” declares “we cannot abolish Separ- ate Schools for they are guaranteed under the charter.” Mr. Gibson “would insist upon all subjects of the Ontario Public School proâ€" gramme being taught in the English language.” Mr. Meredith admits that where the child understands no Englieh it might be taught through the medium ofFrencli. Regarding the “abolition of all exemptions irom taxation” the principle is right, but we believe Mr. Mowat is moving in that line fully as fast as public opin- ion will admit. To iorce the four congregations in Richmond Hill, for example, to pay taxes to the full on their four churches,_ would be a most unpopular mover Agents Wunted- Stone & \\ ellington. thmgew Atkmson & Switzm. Chem; :ev_Wi11 1). Atkinson. TJOHN GIBSON. Though Mr. Gibson’s Election Address contains but four ' para- graphs it is long enough to Show that he is as inconsistent as many more of his class who are endeavor- ing to deeeiye the electorate and thereby become elected to a seat in the Legislature under false pre~ tences, Of the first paragraph we have nothing to say. “’5: quite agree with Mr. Gibson, there are more than three thousand electors in East York (a good many more), and we doubt not that he has resided in the Riding for five and fifty years. CELHgC-AR. \V. Neville In his third paragraph Mr. Gib- son is as much at variance with .his leader as in the others. He asks the support of all “without regard to creed or party,” even the “Equal Righters," which Mr. Meredith re- pudiates. In reference to this the Mail of May 7th said in referring to Mr. Meredith’s Toronto speech the day before ; “From first to last he made no direct reference to the Equal Rights platform or party, and is evidently unwilling to be identiâ€"z tied with them." EEllhe flyineral As an elector 1n East York we must thank Mr. Glbsom for hls kind offer to Iorward us a copy of the Cleary â€" Meredith correspondence, though how it can effect Mr. Mow- at’s government or the Reform party in the present contest we are, at a. 1,053 to know. _. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS AIR. GIBSON’S PLATFORM. We do not wish to impute un- truthlulness to Mr. Meredith, but a- gainst his word there is the sworn affidavit of the author, Mr. M. W. Kirwan setting forth that the pain- phlet was prepared and revised by Mr. \V. R. Meredith, Sir John Mac- donald and Mr. C. \V. Bunting prior to the General Election of 1883: wherein an earnest appeal was made to the Irish Catholic electors to sup- port Conservative candidates on ac- count of the liberalit) of the leader of the Opposition, and alleging that they should oppose the Mowat (Jov- ernnient on account of their ultra- Protestant leaning. In this affi- davit beiore a commissioner Mr.Ker- win solemnlv affirms : That' he was engaged by H. H. Smith. of Peterborough, the organ- izer of the Conservative party for Ontario at a salary of$too a month, on the understanding that he should assist the Co’nservatlve part} by special appeals to the Catholic elec- tors. That Sir John Macdonald and' Mr. Meredith were aware ofthe agreement. That he (Mr. Kirwan) wrote the “ Facts for Irish electors” and that wlnle he was preparing it he had occasmnally to make inquir- ies as to the scope of his work from Meredith, and that when completed he submitted a proof to Mr. Mere- dith in his prlvate room in the Queen's hotel, Toronto, when the latter approved of it, At the recentmeeting here Dr. Gilmour referred to the Tory pam- phletof1883 “ Facts for Irish Elecâ€" tors,” and with it connected the name of Mr. W. R. Meredith. The Herald commenting on it Ialst week said: " If the Doctor had wished to be straightforward in the matter, he might have stated that Mr. Mere- dith denied having anything to do with said pamphlet.” On Samrday last Mr. C. C. Rob- inson, Reeve of Aurora, was nomin- ated by the Conservatives of North York, as the standardbearer in the coming contest in opposttion to Mr. E. J. Dams, the present member. The last time Mr. Robinson lan against Dr. VViddifield he was buri- ed so deep under a heavy majority that it was doubted if he ever would be resuscitated in the arena of poll- tics. If a second Overwhelming de- feat means C. C’s demise as a would- be statesman, a grateful country lor proffered services should find out what kind ofJune flowers he would like planted in from of 1113 political tomb-stone. It is untortunate for the leaders of the Opposition, who 18 now riding the Prbtestant horse, that such lit- erature as that distributed in 1883 fell into the hands of a' thinking public. If you want to buy or sell a Farm, ad- vertise m the Toronto WEEKLX‘ MAIL. That. paper reaches 100,000 Farmers’ homes every week, and your advertiseâ€" ment should meet, the eye of someone who wants to purchase. Advertisements of this class are inserted in the Toronto \VEEKLY MAIL for Five Cents a word each insertion, or Twenty Cents a word for five insertions. Address THE MAIL, Toronto, Canada. To the Editor of THE LIBERAL. DEAR SlR,-â€"â€"l understand that a report has been Widely circulated to the effect that I intend to support the Conservative candidate in East York at the éoming election. I beg leave to state that said report is a lie, manufactured, I suppose, to help a. cause which really requires questionable aid to prop it up. .. _ It would appear from town talk that Mr. Dilworth, the Toronto Druggisf, is the only man that can furnish a suitable and napid cure for the La Grippe or In- fluen'za. Don’t fail to can and see him when visiting the city and be,convi:.cads . As I have already told Mr. Gibson, 1 would rather lose my right hand than give my vote against. Hon. Oliver Mowat, whom I venerate as the best; friend On- terio over saw. Therefore. if I live till the fifth day of June, my vote shall be polled for Mr. Smith, who has my un- qualified approbation in the support he has extended to the anat Govern- ment. Gormley, May 20th, 1890. ASHAMED TO OWN UP. Mr. Bruce‘s Denial, NOR ’IH ' YO [Hi Roux-r BRUCE. U2 There is 110 better value to be found ' in goods in this country. THE BRETISH FLAG-STAFF Will give to cash purchasers of $2.00 worth of Dry Good AT KINEO N Men’s Underwca’r, Shirts, Socks, and Tweed, all Woo]. SUITS MADE TO ORDER. Good Tea from 25 cents up to 60 cents. Sugar, 12 lbs. of Granulated ior $1.00. Coffee always fresh. Canned Goods and Spices. Flour, Shorts and Bran. FIRSTECLASS MEALS 1890. 24TH MAY. 1890. Cheaper and better than you can get anywhere else. Cal] and see them; it will pay you. Also Fly Nels, Summer Horse-Clothing, Whivs, and other supplies always on hand. Full line of Trunks and Valiues. CONCRETE HGUSYE, SINGLE 8:. DUU LE HARNESS Just arrived and always on hand, the freshest Groceries, the best Roller Flour and Feed. Crockery of all kinds at away down prices, and for Fruit we have every kind to suit you. such as Pine Apples,Oranges. 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