The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-03


assured them that that vote had been obtained
the necessary instructions had been sent out for the i'm
cuted with despatch and we reminded them Of the sug
geston her Majestys government had made to them to
proceed with the Notifications Of Montreal
The Canadian ministers, in reply expressed
eddy the desire Of Canada to devote her whole
both in and money, for the maintenance of her
nection with the mother country and their full belief
in the readiness Of the Canadian Parliament make
known that determination in the authentic man.
ner They said they had increased the expenditure
their militia from three hundred thousand to one million
dollars and would agree to train that force TO the sas
faction OF the Secretary Of State for War provided the
while the question Of confederation is pending They
said they unwilling separate the question Of the
Of that place. and from the question of naval arma-
ment Lake Ontario That tho execution of the whole
have recourse to oan which could only be raised with
the guarantee Of the Imperial Parliament. They
ready to propose to their Legislature their return
measure for this purpose provided that the guarantee
Of the Imperial Parliament were given now, and
that they were authorized to communicate TO the
Parliament OF Canada the that the
sion arising England will have prepared adequate
naval force for Lake Ontario They thought that II the
not obtained now Il was probable that the
Canadian government and Parliament would think
srable that the question of defensive works should await
the decision OF the government and legislature Of the
united provinces
On the part of her Maestys government we assented
to the reasonabeness of the proposal that If the province
undertook the primary liability for the works Of defence
mentioned in the letter Of Lieutenant Colonel Jervois
showed sufficient security her Majesy's government
amount required and said that her Msestys govern
ment would furnish the ornaments for the works
But we said that the desire and decision OF the Pro-
vnca Legislature ought to be pronounced before any APP
plication made TO the Imperial Parliament On the
subject of naval force for Lake Ontario said that
apart from any question Of cXpediency, the convention
subssng between this country and tho United States
rendered impossible for either nation to place than
the specified number vessels on In times
of peace In of war would matter Of course,
be the duty of any in this country to apply
It's means Of naval defence according to the judgment
m n he ey nj n
and the Canadian ministers might he assured that her
Majestys government would not permit itself to be
found in such position as to BIO unable to discharge its
duty in this respect This the only assurance the
Canadian ministers could expect, or we could give.
Upon review Of the whole matter the Canadian m in
listers reverted to the proposal which has been
toned above-that priority in point Of time should be
gwen TO the OF tho provinces TO TINS We
conformity, however, with wish strongly expressed by
the Canadian ministers, further said that If, upon
future consideration the Canadian government should
desire to anticipate tho confederation and to propose
that Canada should execute the works. they should
doubtless communicate to her Majestys government
that decision and trusted that after what had passed
in these conferences they would feel assured that any
such would be received by us in the most
friendly spirit
On the third point the Reciprocity treaty the Canadian
ministers represented the great importance to Canada Of
the renewal Of that treaty. and requested that MIR. +.
Bruce might be put in communication with the govern
ment of Lord Monck upon the subject We replied that
Sir F. Bruce had already received instructions nego
Hate for renewal OF the treaty. and in concert
with the government of Canada.
territory, the Canadian ministers desired that thas terri
tory should be made 10 Canada and undertook to
negot ate with the Hudsons Bay Company for the ter
minaton OF their rights. on condition that the indemnity,
II any should be paid by loan to be raised by Canada
under the imperial guarantee With the sanction Of the
Cabinet assented 10 this proposal undertaking that
If the ncgot alton shond DO successful we the part
the Crown, being satisfied that the amount of the in
demnity was reasonable aud the secsrty sufficient
apply to the Imperial Parliament to sanction the
arrangement and TO guarantee the amount.
On the last point IL seemed sufficient that her Maestys
utxv
Canadian ministers the part Of Canada, that that
province Is ready to devote all her both in
and money to the maintenance of her connection with
the mother country and should them In return
that the imperial government fully acknowledged the
reciprocal obligation Of defending every portion of the
empire with al tie srces at its command
The Canad an ministers, in conclusion said that they
hoped would be und rstood that tho present commun
cations did not In way affect alter the correspond
encc which had already passed between tho imperial
government and the governments Of the British North
American provinces the subject of the inter colonial
railway To this we entirely ayr, cd have, &c.
EDWARD CARDWEIL.
Confederation First-Brltish Assistance
Afterwards.
From the London Timcg, juno 90
From the civil In America and from the late dis
cussons n Parliament the affairs Of Canada ana the sis
ter provinces have acquired interest for English poll
tcians which las been hitherto unknown Our aders
will therefore be curious 10 learn what has been the
suit OF tho conferences between the Canadian delegates
and the British government, and IN what POSITION the
important questions of the confcd ration between
the provinces and OF their future relations pol teal and
military wi h the United Kingdom stand A despatch
from Mr. Carlwe to Lord Monck throws as much ght
these topics can be given by Official document
and announces arrangements which before long he
brought under the notice of Parliament and receive the
consideration of the british pebble The chief
subjects OF dcb ration pretty accurately known.
The confederation, the Reciprocity treaty. and
| the military aud naval defence of tn, provinces,
have been discussed officially within tho last few
weeks, and, VIC doubt not, with much the argu
difficult problems whch can bi produced by colon al
system bro ght together for the decision Of this
country by the visit OF the Canadian dcputaton.
mother countrys claims the obedience OF coonsts,
their claims her protection, the relations Of each and
both with powerful Independent State the authority Of
the mother countrys representative TO negotiate treaties
for colonial community which has its legislature
aud ministers, the right Of the colony u repudae and
reject arrangements that have been made Tor it, and
above all, the nsoub question Of the military defence
OF colony against lie ghbor by State the other
side Of tho ocean, form Hat If difficulties which may
well make any ministry cautious. We bovrdf, ray
hdf ne HIM sesm H. feel hat srsry st should
te taken Nth debe atom, md ,fc Obligations Incxrred
as s,itic Ii the late debates have prevented the
living OF lndscrect pledges and the raising OF false
hopes, they will not have been in vain
Tho delegates have to be satisfied with the good
will OF the home government Tho Duke OF s0ynesct,
Lord Do Grey, Mr. Gladstone and Nr Cardwel conducted
the negotiations with them. and the result Is that the
colonies have recesed OF their cmpee hieryO
action in ererhing that rei1ies b TIM 'ves The prn
cplc OF colonial could not be carried to
greater length The colonies are ~ do what they WISH
and this country Is give them all the assistance In Its
power The first qucstonthat Of the confcderationis
apparently beset with difficulties The two Canaias have
IA common Legislature. The scheme devised by the dele
gates the recent Intercoonal Congr Ingenious
and has nearly dlsarmcd the suspicious Of the French
| race But obstacles have arisen where they
least expected The delegates OF the scacoast colonies
had been jealous for confederation the Canadians
They had accepted the sch, with all lbs details aud
OF the most generous Of the speeches delivered
one or two festive occasions by New Brunswickcn
and Nova Scoans. But in these provinces tho people
on second thoughts have become unfavOrabc To the
scheme In ono Of them at enst II has been rejected
by large majority Of the Legislature Tho project Is
consequently for the present interrupted II will pro
badly be carried at last for tho advantages II presents
are far greater than any province derive from self
ish isolation But all the influence OF the Governor
General and the persuaons Of the other Colonies will be
necessary TO overcome this illberal obstinacy. The
! opinions OF the English public this matter
well known There II nothing we desire than that
the colonies should unite and nation.
aiy, with English ideas and English forms OF govern
m mt. tn, tendency OF communities Is towards asglom-
erat ion and II Is only by this principle that tho British
provinces can hope to attain high point OF prosperity
and full security from foreign aggression But il
matter on which We can only advise. Her Mc,es'y's