The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-07
CANADA'S LIVELY FIGHT.
THE CONSERVATIVES 81 AHEAD
WITH 9 TO BEAR FROM.

The Empire Continues It's Bitter At
tacks on the Liberals The Globe
Points Cut that the Government Has
Nothing to Crow over - The Mail
Calls it Disappointing to Both.
TORONTO, ONT, March 6-The returns
from yesterdays election show govern
nent majority OF twenty-one, with six con-
stituencies to be heard from. According to
these revised returns that will be lis con-
servatives and "a liberals.
FOSTER ELECTED.
A dispatch from ST. John, n. b., says:
Later returns from Kings County. N. B.,
show that Hon. George E. Foster, minister
of finance, is elected by small majority.
WHAT THE EMPIRE SAYS.
Commenting on the election the Empire
saws; "The issue was momentous. The
government was assailed with a bitterness
almost unprecedented in our politics. By
calling in foreign aid the opposition leaders
lent themselves to disgraceful attempt to
subvert the independence of Canada and to
overturn British rule on this continent
Their plottings and schemings were worked
ont under the guise of seductive CONNER
cial policy. The electors were asked to be-
leve that simply a business proposition was
before them for acceptance or rejection,
and most strenuous efforts were made, ex-
tending over several years. to catch the
sympathy of the people and delude them
into Trusting the enemies of their country.
Canada gave her answer to this despicable
movement yesterday when it rejected the
foreign plotters and their Canadian
allies aud sustained by de-
cisive majority the policy and
administration which have made this coun-
try strong. Prosperous and self-respecting
Canada'S reply 10 annexation is this, aud to
traitors, yelled or unveiled, is that she de-
spises them and rejects their propositions
with scorn, and that public men who asso-
ciate themselves with REASONABLE intrigue
need look for no quarter at the hands Of the
indignant electorate The government Of
Sir John Macdonald has been triumph
antlY yindicated in the face of the world.
The policy OF unrestricted reciprocity or
annexation has received its quietus and the
cid flag, old leader and old policy have re-
ceived such an Endorsement from the
electors Of Canada as to sweep into oblivion
their detractors and foes"
IN THE BORDER COUNTIES.
The World says that a number of the bor-
der counties of Ontario have deteated the
government candidates, aud to this extent
annexationists may claim soms gains. 9th
erwise the opposition has little to boast of,
before another season is over Sir John will
have majority of fortyia least, ,land before
another general election is held the Wiman
lad viii have passed away forever. The net
result of the ctmpaign is that Canada's 10y
atty has been vindicated, disruptionists and
annexationists have met with little encour-
agement and that the old man will continue
u do business at the old stand with nearly
the same majority.
A DISAPPOINTMENT TO BOTH.
The NdH says: "Taking the election as
whole it will DO q Disappointment to both
sides, TO the liberals because the headway
they have MADE in Ontario and Quebec has
been nullfed by the action of the electorate
eise# here, and TO the government because
1t dld not sweep the country. The min
lslerallSts, however, should be we'll pleased
tlat they have got off so we'll. Unbiased
reports from the various constituencies
during the latter days of the campaign
certainly pointed TO an impending rout."
AN ANTI-MINIsTERIALIsr VIEW.
The Globe says: "The prospect before
the government is not inviting. IL has been
terribly weakened at the polls. The pre-
inlers reckless speeches have destroyed auy
nope OF his obtaining any relaxation of the
United States tariff in our behalf ard have
created irritation in the minds Of our neigh
oors which may produce evil fruit for us
oefore long. Every branch of industry il
prcS1rated, and without much exaggeration
agriculture, the foundation stont of all.
may be said to be nearing Is last gasp
Uhder these conditions the administration
cannot possibly survive. but the liberals are
~ no means eager to assume control. The
responsibilities and dangers of the situation
are SO imminent and so great that were it
NOT tnerr bounden duty 20 save the country,
II tney can, they would be well content to
Iesthe tories rule until the deluge arrives
COUPLE OF CONTESTS
HALIFAX, N. s., March 6.-Preliminary
steps were taken to day to contest the cleo
tion OF Messrs Stairs aud Kenny, conserva-
yves, IN Halifax county on account of al
legged bribery.
BLAINE NOT INTERESTED.
w WAsHINGToN, March 6. - Secretary
Diane said this morning that he had moth
Ing TO say with regard to the Canadian
election, except that there seemed to be an
impression in some quarters that President
I1arrlson's administration was interested in
the election. "As a matter of fact" he said
Vne administration is utterly Indifferent as
70 the result. None Of the members of the
caoinet took any interest in the matter and
cared less about it than Canadians usually
40 about our elections"
ENGLISH GRATIFICATIoN.
LONDON, March 6.-The Globe this even
ing, referring to the Canadian elections,
says tnat the Canadian government now has
a free hand and can conclude the negotia-
lions which were pending before the cleo
nons The Globe adds that the most graft
lying result is its significance as a protest
against annexation.
me St. James Gazette says it is a source
VI PRIDE and pleasure to every Engishman
70 hose the response made to the annexation
cry adding: Though England NAV some
eilhes be proud OF progress made by AIglo-
saxon America, she has more fondness for
Sne lalr Young daughter of the empire ad-