The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-07
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The address of the Convention, to the people of
Canada, has been published, and l now enclose you
a copy Of the same.
The three great questions II enuncla'es for the
consideration of the depressed colonisis, are-the
confederation of the North American provinces;
the retrenchment in the public expenditure; and
the protection to home industry. The first is re-
garded by all but its ntroducers as In reality inn
practicable, and it passed unanimously, as it was
considered the only remedy that remained open to
the Canadians, except annexation. 1t is, in fact,
the last die of the British party which they have to
throw. Their S is staked upon it, and verify be.
lieve they know it can but fan. The second-re-
trenchment in the public expenditures but the
adoption of the example of the American govern
ment in their economical expenditure. The last is
desire TO encourage home manufactures, which,
30 long we remain colony, cannot be done.
1t is folly to expect that manufactures can be
tablished here, when the country is annually
inundated with British manufacturers at a nominal
duly Of per cent. Thus, consider the very trial
OF these various plans must result In the more
clearly exhibiting 10 the inhabitants of Canada the
folly Of attempting to become great nation, or
attaining common degree of prosperity, 80 long
rs they remain colony.
The free trade principles OF England are hurry
ing on the ruin of her North American colonies, as
rapidly as the the greatest enemies of her power
could desire. Long before the Convention meets
again. the present talk Of loyalty and British con-
necton will have vanished like the SHOWS of the
past winter. The steps taken by the Convention
are the first towards this consummation. A few
weeks, however, will show much more clearly than
any remarks of mine, the business of the SUPPOSE
ton. 1t Is rumored in political circles here, that
Messrs. Lafontalne, Morwir, Calrn and Cherrer,
are to be elevated to the bench, and made judges,
with salaries of $4,000 year. This will cause
great change in the ruling powers, and deprive
them of men of much talent and ability.
Address
OF THE BRITISH AMERICAN LEAGUE TO THE INHABI-
TANTS OF CANADA, ADOPTED 3lsT JULY, 1919, IN
GENERAL CONVENTION AT KINGSTON.
Esloto- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES so momentous
those which have gwen birth to this great provin-
cial association have been hitherto unparalleled in
the history of this colony.
From the early settlement Of the United Empire,
loyalsts in this province, until recent period, Its
people have evinced an attachment to the parent
State unsurpassed by that OF any other colony OF
ancient or modern times. During long period,
chequered by adversely and prosperity, the people
OF this colony have, In war, rallied around the flag
OF their forefathers, and IN peace have endeavored
strongest ties OF amty and interest In return for
this devotion, the British government has long ex-
tended TO the colony commercial preference in
her markets.
The harmony which so long existed-interrupted
by an abortive rebellon-was again restored at its
close, and the progress of the colony became almost
unexampled, under tho fostering influence of wise
imperial legislation. But, unhappily for Great
Britaia--an empire whose colonies arc the strung
arm OF her power--she has recently opened her
ports TO foreign nations upon equal terms with her
colonies, thus virtually excluding us from her mar
kets, by throwing US into ruinous competition
with those TO whom her ports are more immediate
ly and cheaply accessible. In her PRONUNCIATION of
free trade principles, she has lost sight OF the in-
terests of her colonies with the view OF obtaining
from all nations reciprocal free trade, and thereby
inundating the world with her manufactures:
The new policy Of the empire has recently pro-
duced IN Canada It's inevitable results. UnPro-
tected by an adequate tariff, we have continued to
consume vast amount OF British manufactures,
whilst ourproduce-the principal source upon which
we rely for their payment-has rarely entered the
English markets, except at a sacrifice: The result
has been monetary pressure, extensive bankrupt
cy, and general distress.
Coincident with these disastrous circumstances,
a storm arose IN our political horizon, which has
threatened, and still threatens, to shake the foun-
dations Of our social fabric. The Legislature,
ruled by a faction, (Which, for the retention OF
place and power, has kinded afresh the animssity
Of rival races) has legalized the principle OF rebel
lion, and has prepared TO increase the public debt
at moment Of great financial embarrassment by
aproposal for the payment OF the traitors OF 1881
and 1888.
OF torpor and inaction Your fellow subjects; con.
vlnced that q crisis had arrived when 1t beloved
every inhabitant Of Canada 10 exert himself for the
regeneration OF his country, and rescue IT from
combined action, established the &c British Ameri-
can League" This body extended its ramifica-
lions throughout every part OF the province; L
established system OF representation by which
delegates were to be sent TO general convention
at Kingston. That convention, assembled by the
free election Of the leaguers, according to its esa
blished constitution, sitsr this exposition OF ITS
origin, now appeals to you to cooperate with the
league in the great objects IT has IN view Tor the
welfare of our country.
Inhabitants of Canada You are nominally
enjoying the privileges OF free constitution. You
are in reality chained down by circumstances which
wrest from you the exercise of these privileges
You are told that you are fostered by liberal and
prudent governmental reality your efforts Tor the
announcement of home industry have been check
ed in too many instances by hasfy and inconside
rate legislation. :,
The true elements of your couniry's wealth
the certain induces of her prosperity-can only be De
her cues with The busy hum Of industry-make heI
streams the outlets OF that wealth which viii bt
poured ferth from the loom and the foundry, the
teemng harvests OF her soil, and the produce o
Der primeva forests
For the attainment of these results, it is essentia
that tariff carefully adopted should be so pro
portioned and LEVIED as to afford just and adequate
protection to every industrial class-the agricultu
nst the manufacturer, the mechanic-so as :,
build up the prosperity OF the farmer and the artl
zan side by eide with the growing wealth OF TIN
manufaclurer-so az to create a home market to
home industry, and to enrich together consume
auate 10 produce results so manifesty essential &
the interests of our country. The present govern
mentis pledged TO free trade principles.
The public expenditure IL conducted with
reckless disregard Of economy. The .excessiv
salaries Of pubic officers, now increased In mum
Der, together with the lavish expenditure OF tn
legislature, are entirely dlsproporuoned to tn
financial resources of young and overburthene
country and unnecessary to the efficiency OF tn
public service The authorised publications Of thl
Convention, when laid before you, will disclos
the facts on which we found this assertion.
The fostering protection Of good government
to which you all have an inalienabe rght-whic
should be the guardian Of the public peace, III
bulwark of social order-has been darIngy e,
changed for the dominion of race and faction, il
PRODUCING the elements Of civil dlscord
A law has been passed by the present Mnistr
so monstrous IN principle that 1t has excited stron
adherence and disgust in the minds of the 10y
people OF this colony. That measure, in its make
deformity, has met with no approval. 1t has bee
carried merely because the British members Of d