The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-01
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MONTREAL, August Is, 1919.
Custom House League bstueen The Proviaess-7he
Reciprocity Scheme Movements Of Lord Elrs-
Crops, &c,
The Montreal Herald of this morning entertains
Its readers with long article ia regard 10 the
gotiations between the several provincial govern
ments Of British North Amcnoa and how, by
these negotiations, the various governments in
question expect to cbise Old rsy lor and his cab-
met. The plan proposed To be adopted BY these
wiseacres is the same as that toned ia former
lctter ne being somewhat similar 10 the "Union
Scheme Of the British American League viz q, a
Custom House League, whereby II Ia expected that
all the benefits TO be derived iruIn the Leagues
"Union Of the North American ProvInoss" will be
obtained, and with tar less trouble. Mr.. Lafon-
tame, and Mr. Merritt, who has come back quite
furious since bis failure in Washington to OBTAIN
reciprocity" left yesterday tor Halifax, there, 1t
is presumed, to meet the dri-gaes selected by the
other provincial governments. aad IN short SIT
ting as possible, 10 warm INTO lite some scheme
whereby they may force the Uared States in,o CIV
Ing us all the advantages II Is possible We de-
sire, The Herald Is ~Toth ut general Taylor aud
his cabinet, and whggism IN general, since Mr.,
Ment's i'll success. lie trusts the democrats will
Triumph ut the next general election, aud he eoosi-
ers, from the great attention he pays TO the
American poltIcal world, that there are signih-
cant Signs that they will. BY This concen-
traied wisdom at Halifax. ga very great pres
sure, rays the would-be thundsrs OF this
Canadian press, "would be exercised on the
Imperial Government" La con--qusncc Of this
pressure II IA hoped that you will be brought
TO give up your " narruw-nI nded policy" aud
there can be lltie doubt that the imposition Of
British duty on American breadstuii.. no long as
the Americans refused TO sdmt Canadian produce
OF reasonable terms, would have a very great Ell
feet in modifying the exclusive vie as OF the people
OF the United Stater."
In addition to thus awful threat, the old o,c aad
several new ones arc brought ~. :" Ia addition
TO this pressure, which msy bring 10 bear
through the Brtieh government. We may also hope
to effect something by withholding the benefit OF
the tree Navigation Of the St. Lawsrnce. and other
commercial advantage, which We have m our
own hands -
1 sincerely trust your readers will not laugh AZ
my bringing these extracts forward, although
grant they have great Cause To do thInk these
exertions on the part Of the provincial societies,
and more especially the Can ,diau. go to prove how
great an import ,ce IN attached n, Them 10 the 70.
ciprocity bill, and how careful the American go-
vernment ought To be. have told YOU, In one of
my letters, that Mr.. Mrrnu himself had stated,
that n the Canadians could no, obtain reciprocity,
nCthng YVES lett To- them bat [" aans xaiiou 4, and
therefore cannot think for a moment thai ths de-
mocrais, no matter how much they may be ia favor
oil free trade doctrines, would throw back an-
nexatien'-now so near it. coisum ma tion-atle least
ten years, which they would by granting "reci-
procy."
The ministerial organ, the Pilot, has at length
contradictrd the report that his Excrency, the
Governor General, has been recalled. IL has also
begun TO be rumored that il is the intention OF his
Lordship to come into Montreal, rggs and stones
Notwithstanding. Several OF the conservative lead
crs-weared ont, presume, AT the distant prospect
Of obtaining Office egan--have been csnvassiag to-
obtain him quiet reception, bat cannot succeed
Still, should not wonder II hls Excellency should
screw up his courage to come ia. uod-r guard
although such an sntrts would be saving bat rule
for his "dignifed neutrality" A meeting has
been held at Bytown, IN regard to Lord Ezin's
visit, the result Of which was, that the people of
Bytown would not receive him, and therefore q
plain hint was gwen 10 stay away.
The French papers are furious because the city
authorities have accepted the offers Of the most re-
spectacle persons IN the British pary to serve as
specisl constabes. They leok urcn themselves as
sacrlfced, Yesterday. royal salute was fred in
honor OF Prince Albert's birthday
The crops throughout the country are looking
exceedingly well, ssd the sesther has been rs fs-
vorable as the most ambitious farmer could desire.
Cholera still fingers IN Quebec. y.
TEXAS ELscTIor. The following returns from
the western district Of Texas have been received,
and chow the probable RESULT
Go,ssses. Lisur. Oovrsvos.
Wood. ......... f0ts Henderson 1900. 27s7
Bell. ..s........ Asse Greer ............ ,e20