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Oonraspondonoo of The Journal. Ottawa, Ont., Nov. 29.The opening of the Canadian parliament* has over shadowed all minor topics of interest. The hotels, clubs and the lobbies of the house of commons swarm with poli ticians and men of affairs prominent manufacturers from Montreal and To ronto jostling representatives of the farming interestsboth here to keep an eye on tne government's tariff pro- f'rarafor Sese It is the intention of the government to introduce into the tariff three dis tinct schedules a maximum tariff to be used in the case of countries whose trade policy discriminates unfairly against Canada. This tariff will be ap plied against Germany and in certain eventualities may be used against the United States. A general tariff, which will cover all the ordinary requirements of the country's foreign trade, and of which all foreign countries will get the benefit which do not discriminate against Canadian products in their mar kets, and the British preferential tariff. Here a significant change has been Introduced. In place of the present flat rate of 33 1 3 per cent, the prefer ence is to be an adjustable one. On different classes of articles the prefer ence will range above and below the existing rate. There is reason to be lieve that, owing to the persistent agi tation of the cotton and woolen inter ests of Canada, British cottons and woolens will not recerve as favorable treatment under the new tariff In the case of some other articles the prefer ence may be reduced almost to the van ishing point while in others English manufacturers will be given more fa vorable treatment than under the pres ent tariff. This feature of the new tariff as acknowledged to be largely ex perimental, as is also the maximum pro vision designed as a retaliatory meas ure against discrimination. Canada vs. United States. It would be well worth while for those interested in better trade rela tions between the United States and Carada to watch closely the operation of the new tariff. In formulating the new provisions, Canada practically says to her big neighbor- We have maintained for years a moderate tariff on your pro ducts, with the result that Canada is now one of the best customers you have the world over. In return you have imposed such an excessive tariff on the products of Canada that the United States market is rapidly becom ing a negligible quantity. Bring your tariff down to something like a parity with ours, and you will find that the preferential tariff favor of British goods will not be allowed to stand in your way. Continue the existing pro hibitive tariff wall, and we shall be compelled to enforce the maximum pro vision of our tariff against your prod ucts. HORSESHDERS MAKE AGREEMENT JOURNEYMEN AND MASTERS GET TOGETHER ON RULES. Success of Effort Brought About Thru Visiting Delegates to A. F. of Con- ventionSt. Paul Employers to Be Urged to Make Similar TermsNews from Local Labor Field. CANADA PREPARING FOR TARIFF REVISION Three Distinct Features Outlined in the Government's ProgramMaximum Tariff Proposed as Offset to Uncle Sam's "Prohibitive Wall." railway men looking for char ters new roads or branches of ex isting lines insurance experts advising the government on certain phases oi the proposed legislation to amend the insurance act, and the usual swarm of email fry with axes of their own to grind. The speech from the throne, outlin ing the government's program for the session, covered substanatially the ound foreseen in previous letters in columns. The main feature of the program will be, as previously stated, the much talked-of revision of the tariff. The Montreal speech of the minister of finance has, however, intro duced a new actort which may have a tendency to complicate the situation. Three Tariff Phases. After many weeks of effort, repre sentatives of the Master Horseshoers' association of Minneapolis and Journey men Horseshoers' union, No. 27, have succeeded in reaching a ."joint working agreement. A. E. Raymond, president of the local union, was greatly assisted in the conduct of the business by John Fitzpatrick of Chicago and D. Dnscoll of Boston, both of whom were delegates to the A. F. of L. convention. A working agreement existed be tween the employers and the union up to about two years ago. Both organ izations believe the agreement will be mutually beneficial, and an attempt will be made to induce the St. Paul employers to enter into a similar con tract. Text of Agreement. The agreement itself is brief, but seems to cover the ground thoroly. It is as follows: On and alter Jan. 1, 1&37, the hours of labor hall be nine (9) a day tor the first five days of the week and eight (8) hours on Saturday The members of local union No. 28 shall as lst and encourage all master horseshoers to be come members of the Master Horseshoers' As sociation of Minneapolis All differences arising between employers and mployes during the life of this agreement shall be submitted to arbitration by a board com posed as follows. One member of the Master Horseshoers' association one member of the1,000. Journeymen Horseshoers* union, and the two thus chosen to select a third The decision of this board shall be final and no strike or lock out shall be inaugurated pending the adjustment of any dispute in the manner provided for. In the Interest of harmony and the general advancement of the trade It is agreed that a Joint conference shall be formed to be com posed of three (3) members of each association who shall meet Jointly once a month or oftener it is so ordered or desired This conference board shall discuss all matters of mutual In terest to employers and employes. PRINTERS ARE ENCOURAGED International Delegates Give Glowing Reports of Eight-Hour Movement. Several distinguished labor men of .international prominence attended the last meeting of the Typographical union. Among them James M. Lynch. president of the International Typo- fitical =fc Editorial Section. sures of political corruption in several Canadian constituencies, the Dominion government has decided to propose cer tain amendments to the existing law governing the conduct of elections and the punishment of bribery, ballot switching and other offences. From statements already made in parliament by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, E. L. Borden, the leader of the opposition, ana other statesmen on both sides of poli tics, there is reason to believe that an earnest effort will be made to drive the ^rafter and briber from Canadian po life. It is felt that the root of the diffi culty lies not in the act, but in its enforcement, and a suggestion made by Mr. Borden in parliament a day or two ago is gaining favor in the house. Mr. Borden advocates the apppointment of a public prosecutor a non-partizan of ficer, independent of the government an dresponsible only to parliament, who would be charged with the duty of prosecuting offenders against the elec tion law. Charges would be laid be fore him, and he would put the proper machinery in motion for bringing the guilty parties to justice. The difficulty under the present sys tem is that the government of the day, while ready enough to investigate charges against its political opponents, shows a natural reluctance to prosecute its friends and followers. Insurance Legislation. As a result of the investigations of the Canadian insurance commission, parliament will be asked to make cer tain important changes in the act. The insurance department at Ottawa will be given larger powers of control com panies will be compelled to publish such details of their management and standing as will protect the public the practice of rebating, denounced by the better class of insurance men as one of the worst evils of the present system, will probably be prohibited and the companies compelled to issue what are known as standard policies. Parliament will also provide for the regulation of the investing powers of insurance companies. Canada's Growing Time. A comparison of latest available jueA 8 graphical union Hugh Stevenson, To Pnn4? "J' lbert lte Canadianthe trade and finance with those of a few years ago throws an instructive light upon the phenomenal develops nt of tins young country. The statement that the public expendi ture has increased by $25,000,000 ten years creates at first the impression of reckless extravagance, but when it is learned that the revenue has doubled in the same period the growth in expendi ture is justified. For this expenditure Canada can show many important pub lic works, railways, canals, bridges, im provements to navigation, public build ings of every kind. Canada's import trade has lumped from $67,000,000 in 1868 to $251,000,000 1905 and her exports from $45,000,000 to $191,000- 000 During the same period deposits chartered banks increased from $33 000,000 to $531,000,000 their assets from $79,000,000 to $767,000,000 rec ords of the clearing houses from $1 871 000,000 to $3,335,000,000the latter fig ures being only for the last four years. Postoffice money orders have in creased from $3,350,000 1868 to $32 350,000 in 1905 premium income of life insurance companies in Canada has grown from $2,800,000 in 1875 to $22.- 000 000 1905 life insurance initforce 1 A ZL As a result of the unsavory disclo-, c!nida'-* wa $85,000,000 in 190 5 was $630,000,000. Railway mileage has in creased from 2,278 miles 1868 to 21 280 miles in 1905, and railway earn JS?Ja $19,000,000 in 1875 to $115, 000,000 in 1905. Population iyn thelh Canadian west has jumpe-d from 43,000 's growing time I ORGANIZED ha Chicago rfenry Gottloeb Newark, N. J., nf ande P*.d Downey, Syracuse, N. Y. A at tendance of members greetehelargmvisi-J. de the Mr. Lynch was the principal speaker. He reviewed the progress of the eight hour contest, and spoke in encourajnnff terms of the prospects of the interna- tha sai JMJJ?^11- ?e the eight-hour day an assured fact, and predicted a victory where success had not already crowned their efforts. Mr Lynch pointed out that there are only a few of larger cities whicunione ar n+oKiaDithe o *KM the -J? ontes W lhese cities will receive special atten tion at the hands of the international irom now on, and renewed activity wa urged in all centers whereothere is any thing to gain. A pok in^Aa ve 8o in Canada, where the union has been successful all alone the line. The eight hour fight did nontt lasstelonig there said, and the whole' country is WPII JSB^TS, iere H1*-0a**y Young people going to Pla notably Philadelphia, wheret conditions are the worst, andc Detroit, where the 00 house- keeping receive conditionss special terms and attention. the Cane commente i an 0011 8 f* ?LiiJ ^-operation and good he feeling existing between the Canadian organization and the American Federa tion of Labor. He said Canada would always be found supporting the policy of the federation, and that when it comebetween n_e to unionism there is dividine the two countrieo Messrs, Colbert, Gattloeb ney, the latter obfr whom is an interna tional organizer for the sheet metal r?f interestingDowdan an ie kers W mad talks. The party left last week fo? their respective homes. CARMEN ABE THRIVING Class of Fifty-five Initiate299 Into Unio Brothern fift y-ne candidates at Last Meeting. No i.^""1*11-?1c Lo od a3 hood Railway Carmen ofs America. iini*la4of, ed a ven i i^t^ ne8da i nnft8 nSf Thi addition embershi ro1 1 close to The phenomenal growth of this organization is surprising everybody Eecent negotiations for an increase in pay for carmen resulted successfully, and while the gam was not great it amounts to a large su*i in the nssie gate. This class of workmen will re ceive 10 cents a day increase, and that means that the company affected will have to provide more than $100,000 to meet the added expense. About one fourth of this amount will be paid to employees in and around Minneapolis New by-laws were adopted, and from now on the initiation fee will be $5. A low f6e has been in effect as an in ducement to those outside the organi zation to affiliate, but the situation is now, well in hand and for that reason the increase was decided upon. An assistant secretary was appointed, this step being necessary because of the great volunaej&f, work^^A type- ordered to facili- bee a ls offlcers, which will be held tate the of the union. Deco.n 12 is the date of the annual i obusiness at Cedar Camp hall, Cedar avenue and Two-and-a-Half street. Chief Plumber Here. John Lov of Philadelphia, one of the general organizers for the United As sociation of Plumbers,uni has been in Minneapolis fore the last two weeks. Mr. Lov, assistehd by John Rogan, busi- f^L?^ n The^^ a. A H,, Green Trading 8tamps with all cash purchases. 8 196- Surel Qas keen loca investigating local conditions. I is understood that an effort will be made to induce somoem the large concerns -1 te "na with the .of to union. Mr. Lov is a man of wide ex perience in his particular line, and will devote some of his time to St. Paul and perhaps Duluth and other towns in tne state. Spreads Blue Label Gospel. George R. French, one of the gen eral organizers for the Cigarmakers' Ladies' KS!^hrl adv^itm^ Birch, mahogany polish 19 inches wide. Worth $15. _,, Special for this QQ *m IMQieS DeSK sale only $0.j0 Music Cabinet inches high, Worth $17. Spe- Oyf\ g\ cial for this sale. $J7 J7& Ladies' Desk Genuine mahogany ana curly birch finish full swell front 41 inches high 30 inches wide. Worth $25. For XBa!t ff.fe THE MINNEAPOLIS Mmm International union, is a visitor in Minneapolis. Mr. French is well known thruout the west and northwest and spent several months in the twin cities three years ago in the perform ance of his duties as organizer. will remain here until after the first of the year, and will visit many of the unorganized towns of Minnesota an effort to stimulate a greater de mand for blue label goods and the!4isa union. carlin Goes to Madison. Philip Carlin, general organizer for the International Brotherhood of Car penters and Joiners of America, has gone to Madison, Wis., where he will assist the local organization in procur ing a more favorable agreement for next year. Mr. Carhn will visit other Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota cities in the interest of the brotherhood. He will be absent about ten days. Labor Notes. Work ln the building trades Is plentiful and members of nearly all the crafts aTat wJS artlde gmd St en yih fl indhtrk i an W,is Birdseye maple, genuine ma Mahogany, birdseye maple hogany and selected quartered Mahogany finish and golden and golden oak extra large oak, polish finish 37 inchos French legs 41 inches high, deep two small and one large 30 inches wide, 17 inches drawer. Value $35. Spe deep. Worth $30 ^//T Cfk cial for this 0*1 f\f\ This sale only... 0 1 U. OU sale only tpiO,UU Music Cabinet mirror 4French 4 inches high lat ouly. ..%pl- finish 4x16 French bevel WortBh $20. For d*11 fkf\ plate mirror 43 inches high, al tni Golden oak, quartered, birch and mahogany finish one large drawer 40 inches high, Golden quartered oak music 16 inches deep. Worth $15. cabinet polish finish 38 This sale 20 inches deep, only apO & $14.00 ti 'Al^r^-v^S^^^^^sn P^p Hi Defective Page Ladies' Desk Birdseye maple only, polish this sale only.. finish, shaped front drawer 4x16 French bevel plate mir ror height, 46 inches width, 28 inches depth, 17 inches. Worth $25. For jjf fk this sale only.. J)/^^/i/ Several large contracts are under way, some of which will provide employment for many men the entire winter. St. Paul building trades unions also report plenty of work Circulars are being received here asking for railway laborers for construction work to the western country, James P. Fordham, agent of the Milwaukee road, located at Spokane, asks for 1,000 men at $2 50 a day. It is said that many thousands of laborers can secure employ ment at railroad building. May Obatto has transferred her member ship from the Garment Workers' union to the Custom Tailors. Miss Ohatto was a charter member of the former and has held many po sitions of trust and honor ln the gift of her fellow workers. The United Garment Workers' buUetln will be sent to every member of the local union, the organization having subscribed for the entire membership. Millwrights' union No. 648 will nominate of ficers Saturday evening. Dee. 8. Election will be held pec. 22. A. dance will he given at McElroy hall, Thurs day evening, Dec. 18, by Ice Wagon Drivers' Helpers' union No. 221. Daniel I*. Russell of New York, representa tive of the Commercial Telegraphers to the re cent convention, was the guest of the twin city telegraphers at a reception last Sunday. Mr. Russell spoke on the condition of the order. The system of paying union men by checks Is again receiving attention at the bands of those A GREAT CHRISTMAS SALE.tdollarethknoblacc50 asid 7 la W and bird eye maple. You can getwilL a beautiful Desk, Music Cabinet, Writing Table or Cellarette this week at q' Less Than Cost to Manufacture advertisement are exact reproduction* of the articles described, though representing only a small portion of the hundreds ofMusic oak size highly polish finish high, 31 inches wide, 18 inches shelves 39 inches high, 18 aI Mahogany front, polish finish 6x14 bevel 1 Music Cabinet sal $10 Sunday, December 2, 1906. mah soli cons,s an Mf de th f Gran Sout Desks, Writing Tables, Music Cabinets, Cellarettes Christm I tU bargains offered at this mlc. Large Desk Writing Desk Cabinet Mission Desk Ladies' Desk polish finish adjustable in ches wide shelve' and back filmed. Wortyhs onl $5 Thi QoodM Held for Delivery Till Chrlstmaa if You So Desire. Desk ^.!?!e. $11.50 Golden oak and mahogany finishes, polishe carved front one large1.is...d drawer 40 inches high, 28 wide, 17 inches deep. Worth $20. Spe- Cialf0.r..tinches No Goods Exchanged or Sent oh Approval at This Sale. Music Cabinet Genuine mahogany, polish finish 45 inches high, 19 inches wide drawer on top 4x14 French ,bevel plate mir ror adjustable shelves. Worth $25. Special for $12.50 Mail Orders Filled Same Day as Received. opposed to It, and some action may be taken to do away with that method of paying employes. 'SILENT' SMITH IS TAMED Hitherto Ungovernable Man Bows to Will of His Bride. Special Cahle to The Journal, London, Dec. 1.Mrs. James Henry Smith "struck'' at going back to Scot land, where her husband wanted to finish up the pheasant shooting, and went instead to Paris. So the pheas ants are to have another year of life. This is said to be the first time anyone has ever had his or her way where "Silent" Smith was concerned. Evidently Mrs. James Henry means to have hers, as she put down her foot at once it is a very good sign for the future. Anita Stewart, Mrs. Smith's daugh ter, is a distinctly nice-looking girl, and altho she will not make her bow to society before the late spring, there are already plenty of would-be suitors in Selected San Domingo mahogany, polish finish shaped front one large and two small drawers glass knobs height, 40 inches width, 31 inches depth^ 17 inches. This is a high grade desk and worth $50. For this special (t/yg' Mich ig*n.birch, gany, golden oak, curly walnu Rapids *s you so desire. The cuts shown in this Weathered oak, waxfinish,twomahogany, large drawers and four small ones two compartments with leaded glass doors 38 inches high, 41 inches wide, 21 inches deep. Worth $40. $20.00 abogany Desk f\(\ sale only $&%)- xJXJ Bouse Desk Mission design made of oak, finished in weathered two large drawers and two closets heavy hammered brass trimmings 36 inches high, 41 inches wide, 21 inches deep. Worth $40. Special for 7 -O Sf\ this sale only *f)& 1 OU Mission Table Desk and table combined, finished in weathered oak strictly mission design brass handles one large drawer. Worth $24. For (tt O this sale only %plj ^^^^^^^SlaWS^^^^^^^^^t^^l^ ^i^^^^^^u^^&^fS Tour choice of three woods, birdseye maple and golden oak swell front 40 40 inches high, 28 inches deep* Worth $20. For /A 7 sr this sale only... 0 1 O O Music Cabinet Genuine mahogany, polish finish 4x14 French bevel plate mirror 44 inches high, 19 inches wide. Worth $25. ont:~. $12.50 Desk Golden oak, quarter sawed, Jnches iolish finish, hand carved 39 high, 32 inches wide, 17 inches deep one large drawer all partitioned off in the inside. A strictly high grade desk and worth $30i. Special for this &1 J~ fkfk sale only jp/t)C/C/ Music Cabinet Genuine 'Circassian black walnut full swell front, carved 42 inches high, 21 inches wide polish finish. Worth $32. Special for this sale only... mmm*m -i- ^M the field. Her step-aunt-ean yon us* stteh a definitionI mean Lady Cooper will help to launch her, ana as thai lady is very fond of the pastime o* matchmaking, Miss Stewart should d handsomely. It is said that the Dukf of St. Albans, whom wild horses ^flj not drag into society, met her BOJB* where, and was much Btruck by thf girl's sfcnplicity, for she hat all thl charm of the ingenue. *?M FDTGBBPRINTS OF Tnrr.TgiBB Washington, Dec. 1.The navy de partment has directed that, beginninji with this date, an identification record consisting of fingerprints and personal description, shall be made and for warded to the bureau of navigation ia the case Of every man enlisting or re enlisting in the navy. The system oi fingerprints will be practically the same as that already employed in the army, Cost no more. Last longer. That'i the "why" of Poot-Schulze rubbers. at 1 Let us enter Into a contract with you. You can arrange satis- factory terms of payment. See tt FurnMMd Cottages on Thlr* aatf Fourth Floor*. $16 iM^MM&mk