New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-14
THE NEW DOMINION.
The NE DUMINIONs
IMPORTANT SPEECH OF GOVERNOR GENERAL SIX
JOHN YOUNG.

JOHN YOUNG.
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. GA dejeuner 10 the
Governor occasion especially arranged
IN order allow him chance to express himse Oh tno
subject Of confederation Halifax and st. John nave
each given him dejeuner in the former city ne aporeu
long and carefully to explain his Quebec speeon IN n'
latter more at ease he discussed the advantages OF con-
federation and was received with enthusiastic applause
In Toronto there really necessity for the speech
but Sir John talks WELL and there are many VINO IKE 10
hear him speak The speech which ne ihaue ~ a. 90
weighed and considered. but those which ioow ~ ulo
Northumberland The deeuner was intended by the cities
az a compliment to Sir John Young ana rrinco w., III
ali decorated for the ball was used the repast and
the tables at which 400 guests SAT 9caaded to
show what great evidences Of loyalty had been afforded
during the tour Of the Prince of Wales ne tnen saa
am persuaded that the great scheme OF ConleueIa.on
Ia one OF the wisest most comprehensive ana most non
orable projects in which the British eNT
Gagged believing that IL will add strength and happiness
both people of England and to the people Oh m
ada The steps which have already been taheh IN te
Elected great credit on those who are engaged IN then
and lasting uster will be shed the names OF those VINO
will succeed completing the great work gay taS a.
alton I am confident that due time the benefits de-
irving from it viii be everyshere aekHowlsaagsa,
Al so. .ss t a%a h care Sesve That ee
ali win BIO fully convinced, and acknowiedge I'm, tae
details; but there is one point which may touch
believe that the course OF legislation will be facilitated
Il stands 70 reason that legislators elected from
large area will position TO deal more comprehen
smaller cnes and with more authority with both than
can be expected controversies are to be carried on ana
san ali matters of mere local interest will be decided
In the Provincial Assemblies. more calmly and carefully
when dissocated aud apart from general politics. AND
also there will be- brought, 10 aid in the discussion men
who have acquired experience ana greater nan
give material aid in the solution of all local
questions But 1t truism to say that each PROV
ince will be benefited by having brought 10 bear upon
the spirit wealth. and intelligence OF the united Prov
inces II seems trusm to say that each Province IN
this respect will be better off than II left to It's own re
10 carry out its own views without regard to Its
neghbors But this applies especially to great schemes
such as great lines OF extended
line of railway say from the Atlantic TO the Pacific
between Halifax the side and some port IN British
he far more eectyey. not to say it can only dealt
with by Government representing the interests OF Doh
termin and Of the intervening territories, than Dy SO
res OF be entered into with separate Gov
ernments, Jealous and at rivalry with one another
need not further dwell on the advantages o,
in this country. and have no doubt thal
PeeS e m sns5y on he
hope to the future because all around me IN the ma
1rs 81 w hf re n 70 e and well
founded hopes The country spreads out vast
and rivers OF ample size, and teemlng with fisheries
afford outlets and inexpensive highways TO commerce
quarters particularly that kind Of wealth. such as
coal aud salt, which are most conducive 10 the
interests OF the people and which, perhaps IN many
cases. are lucrative than mines stored with
what are generally supposed TO be the more
precious metals, But after you have summed
up all contained In the fair fields and rich
Mines all the wealth OF land and water there re
mains precious treasure which Is indispensable 70
the working ont aud making valuable all the rest and
that is an energetic aud intelligent population In this
respect think that Canada may be congratulated !
believe You have all the elements for tho future
the present, OF great and powerful population
When look around at the races 10 whom the population
here their origin-when I recollect the qualities
with which they endowed. they seem TO me 70 pos
everything that necessary 10 form great state
and their different qualities when combined will form
union OF mighty power.