The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-03
Confederation First-Rritisn Assista nee
Afterwards.
IRON the London Timcs. juno 2Ol

from the London Times juno 20l
From the civil In America and from the late dis.
cussions Parliament the affairs Of Canada the
ter provinces have acquired interest for English poll
tcians which has been hitherto unknown. Our aders
will therefore be curious 10 learn what has been the
suit OF the conferences between the Canadian delegates
and the British government, and IN what POSITION the
important questions Of the confed 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 be given by Ofic al d cumcni
and announces arrangements which must before long no
brought under the notice OF Parliament and receive the
consideration of the british public The chief
subjects of DELHI ration pretty accurately known
The confederation. tho Reciprocity treaty, and
the military aud naval defence of tn, provinces
have been discussed officially within tho last few
weeks, and, doubt not, with much the argu-
mens as In more popular quarters Indeed all the most
difficult problems which BIS produced by colon nj
system bro ght together for the decision Of this
country by the visit OF the Canadian dcputation.
mother courtrys claims the obedience OF coloniss
their claims on her prot con the relations OF each and
both with powerful independent State the authority Of
the mother countrys representative TO negotiate treaties
aud minister's the right Of the colony To repudate and
reject arrangements that have been made for it, and
above ALL the nscub question OF the military defence
OF colony against lie gl,bor by State tho other
side Of tho ocean form Hat cf difficulties which may
well make any ministry cautious. We ave bound O. ray
thaf Me kme sems t. feel hat ,sry st should
tc taken Nth debe atom, ind a, FIR oigdins Incsrrcd
as srtle II the late debates have prevented the
hopes they will not have been In vain
Tho delegates hat reason to be satisfied with the good
Lord Do Grcy, Mr. Gladstone and Mr Cardwe conducted
the negotiations with them. and the result Is that the
action in ererhing hat rei1ies b. thin The prin-
cplc Of colonial self could not be carried to
greater length The colonies 10 do what they WISH
and this country Is 10 give them all the assistance In It's
power. The first qucstonthat Of the confcderaon-s
apparently bcset with difficulties Tho Canadas have
aside their ancient jcaloes and ready 10 meet In
"a common Legislature The scheme devised by the dele
gates the recent Intcrcoona Congr Ingenious
and has nearly disarmcd the suspicious Of the French
Rnt nhcfa haN rtsan xpba flav
least expected The delegates OF the seacOas colonies
had been jealous for confederation the Canadians
They had accepted the sch, with all los details and
some OF the most generous OF tho speeches Delivered ON
festive occasions wers by New BrunswickcrB
an na sscond hnaS p IN c
scheme In Of them least ~ has been rejected
BY large majority of the Legislature. Tho project Is
consequently Tor the present interrupted Will pro-
badly be carried at last for tho advantages presents
far greater than any province derive from self
ish ISOLATION But all the influence Of the Governor
General and the persuaions OF the other Colonies will be
necessary 10 overcome this illiberai obstnary The
opinions OF the English public on this matter are
well known There * nothing desire than that
the various colonies should unite and form nation
ay, with English ideas and English forms of govern
m mt Til, tendency OF communities Ia towards agglom
ern ion and II Is only by tins principle that tho British
provinces 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,vs
home government has po,cer 20 Prince Ed
vords island b inter into the moderation against 10
wH This country has just influence In each OF its
colonies and that influence will be exercised In favor Of
the project which the nation and the majority Of the
babitans Of British America approve Such Is the do
caration which Mr. Cardwcll makes IN his despatch
They will "use every proper means OF influence carry
into effect without delay the proposed confederation
on the question Of tho Reciprocity treaty the govern
ment could give similar assurance Sir Frederick
Bruce has ready received instructions W negotiate
renewal OF the treaty and TO act IN concert with the
government Of Canada SO far the decision OF the gov.
ernmen, presents no difficulty. Nor there be much
doubt that the subject OF the northwestern territory
u has taken wise resolve The Canadian ministers de-
sire that this territory should be made 10 Canada
and they have undertaken 10 negotiate with the Hudson
Bay Company for the termination OF their rights the
condition that the indemnify If any, shall be paid by q
loan raised In Canada under the imperial guarantee.
Although there Is something unsatisfactory In tho notion
Of imperial guarantees for colonial debts yet Is posi-
Bile that the House OF Commons will not be indsposed 70
accept this I'll the amount Of the indemnity be
sonabc and the security sufficient" The Hudson 3 Bay
Company Is creation of the old country, and may
we'll lend helping hand 70 remove II when Il becomes
obstacle to the progress Of the tract which governs Al
TO tho right OF the united provinces, should they
| federste 70 possess the whole territory OF British
| America, presume thore will be few 10 question 10.
But these questions though Of great Importance to the
Canadians and though thcy may require delicate manage
msns q" sr cart viii not call for such serous reflection