New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
THE NEW DOMINION.
GREAT EFFECT OF THE GOyERNoR-GENERAL'
sPEECH-THE INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT
THE CANADIAN PRESS.

sPEECH-THE INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT
THE CANADIAN PRESS.
MONTREAL, Aug. al translate the follow
ing extracts from The quebec Mercury French paper,
ostensibly an official organ IN commenting upon tho
Governor eneras speech at the Capta THE inteli-
gence that Canada henceforth provide for s own
defense has come upon like the lightning which an
nounces the coming Of thunder monarch abdicates,
an army retres empire is dissolved such Is the sua-
ton and as by the wand OF enchanter, The edWoe Of
British Domination IL, North lAmeiea disappears" The
article then goes refer in sharp language to the re-
marks which fell from His EXcelency TO the effect that
should Canada wish TO sever herself politically from
England the Government would be ready to hear what
would be proposed and says: Bnt, for what reason
saw assures US that the wise keep their own counsel"
This curious article concludes: In one word, since
England retres her protection she should leave Sanaua
complete liberty TO regulate her own future The Mer
cluH 10 think pebsclte should be taken, and tho
ne Sta, thinks that from the date Of the Quebec ban
quet independence can claim rs Status as egaig re-
cognized public question" To that opinion Simply aaI'
ali papers discussing t. When first sent intel
hgenCe Of the spreading movement TO NE lRlH not
single Canadian Journal far am aware, had ven
uled 20 breach il. The Montreal Star aud The London
Free Press were the first believe, among the Canadian
papers 70 advocate u, aud they were instantly de-
nOunced reasonable, and thcir writers as deserving
venal correspondent" ana, also, Bone man
and OF course, bought by American gold see now inc
question which would admit au existence is now
the one question OF the day
sing who shall DO tho Emperor or Empress Of Canada
There plenty Of royal pcrsonages in want OF throne
-BOmba Of Naples aud Isabella Of Madrid for instance.
Mr. Gait was knighted thinks The Waterloo AdrertiSeT,
because OF his advocacy Of Independence last session
The Fredericton Reporter Is among the latest ADDITIONS 10
the independence press.
AT the capital runors are current that the Dominion
Government instructed that unless they assume the
control and bear the expense Of maintaining the Royal
Canadian Rifles the regiment Will be shortly dsDanded
This is another blow for the gushing l0yalss' ana
fnE GoTEGSoRs SPEECH AT THE QUEBEC BAyQUET-cAN-
ADA FREE TO SEEK NEW ALLIANCES.
In the of his speech at tho Quebec Banquet Sir
John Young said: il the course England pursucs, and
in the advice she gives she has no object Of her OWL no
views hostile TO Canada she cOnsuts no interests apart
from those OF the Dominion Now, nave heard lately
expressions and have read some articles onews
papers showing tone Of dependency. They say tho
on them. / am disposed to ask what is tho
| encyf l have traced them TO the fact that
the number OF the troops stationed In the Provinces has
recently been considerably very considerably reduced
The for that reduction such IL enumerated,
would commend themselves to every intelligent indi-
vidual In the first place. at peace and, looking
TO the strength Of England never greater than at present.
and 10 her vast resources never better hand and also
bearing In mind the unanmity with which public opinion
thought there is much danger Of peace being disturbed
or OF our being involved IN tho trlal5 ana calamtes
OF war You must recOect besides, that In many parts
Of Great Britain and Ireland especially IN the great
ceutcrs of industry the great manufacturing towns,
there great masses OF people, tOlng from year to
wear for bare subsistence and who at every depression
Of commerce plunged In great want, while at the
therefore, with TO relieve those people, to reduce
their taxation much as possible by wise satemanshp
!
larger number of troops In any part or the Empire than
ia absolutely necessary But should an emergency arise,
should their presence be required here again. think you
NAV rely with confidence the assurance given IN Mr.
acknowledgement OF June that the Imperial Govern
ment would be prepared 10 sustain every part OF the En-
pre with all the resources at its command. Loud APP
pause Now, every person OF intelligence ia England
looks position and prospects OF tue Dominion Win
honor and pride At the present moment II is IN rcay
independent IL has its destnies In It's own hands,
and its statesmen and people recognized as cOnpe-
ten TO Judge OF their interests ana OF what course 70
pursue TO cOncate those interests England looks 10
them for her guidance, and whatever their decision
may be- continue their present connection, or III Que
time and In the maturity Of their growth to exchange u
for some other form Of alliance the good faith and intel
wishes and in the act In the spirit OF her
present obligation and In the case OF change 10 give
effect it, consider any plan that may DC proposed
In friendly and generous spirit. lApplause England
has interest OF 10 consult III this matter Inc
interest OF her people Is this, and this alone, ana
1t comedies with their wishes, that 80 long
as the Dominion maintains its dependency, ~
should be fought for but that IL the Dominion shOuu
wish 70 change its condition. every step OF that change
sha be 20 conducted that IL may be convinced OF the
luehdsilp OF England, and may remain rorevera nIn
aY ana attached friend to the Mother Country lCheers
ht the choice Of this rests entirely with inc
people ana statesmen Of Canada. Whatever way they
NAY incline, am confident the good feeling OF En-
siahd VIII give effect to their ncDatiOn5; and trust
htlf choice, whatever IL may be- will be guided by
stasen OF the Dominion. aided by the fOrbearance ana
h leeng OF the political parties, will enable them 10
Vtu W constitutional system OF which the cOIse-
Yeeces may pc Tor generations general enjoyment OF
SonISi general cultivation Of reason, and widely az
Insed ieeling OF equality and of becoming selffespect
loud applause.I
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