New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-15
THE CANADIAN PRESS ON THE TREATY.
From The Toronto Leader.

These are the PROVISIONS or the several ar
ticles which have special interest for Canada and we
are inclined think that, however strongly the dema-
goec spirit Of either country may protest agant them
whatever settlement might have been reached they are
conceived In reasonable spirit OF equity anu are We,,
calculated to cement lasting union between tue united
States and Canada. Canadians were Wiling 10 continue
the Reciprocity Treaty Of 1854 but the Anercans were
not considering it as unfair to them III us operation;
The consequences of the apsng OF the Treaty were not
use the deep isherics but their sovereignty has
not only large continuous bill OF expense but
neighbors which unless removed by the arts OF dipo
bid fair ro to lead TO Took 70 s1 prS.,
dent Grants last message TO gain a fair
conception of the danger of allowing the relations OF the
for FIVE years Tue repeal of the bonding system was
threatened and general system OF excnsyeness fore
ehadowed which, the least would have been ex-
h,c sbnne General settlement Of international
DISPUTES and outstanding claims proposed aud Canada
goes in TO take her place by the Empire Where let us
K %OG ag ITs OG the United saes Every one can
answer for himself II we have sacrificed anything Tor
the power and prestige England could have gained for
We have yet to be convinced OK the sacrifice ana
viii be. II we have not succeeded In gaining
reciprocity in one shape we have In many
Affect to sneer at the article which gives Canadians the
right fish in American waters. Tney do not seem to
be aware that he this provision worth little or much IL
was In the treaty negotiated by Lord Elgn IL Is no
compensation for the right granted TO to fsh
II well Tar 1t goes and as compensation Tor the
uriyl %
hmercSns in the first place the whole United states as
market Tor the product OF our fisheries, both In fish aud
determined by commission. The advantages Of this
reciprocity are beyond what one Is likely to con
tual concessions made and the mutual advantages
gained reflect much edit the desire Of the Joint
High Commission to act in spirit which would be equit
abe To countries Canada surreuders nothing
ct Pigment Of sPyeregny when 81. declares ia, mat she
the United states. In addition we obtain atreay right
10 the continuance Of the bonding system, which, though
| nuruai uborS omit IL
jming themselves, pro tdnto, is stu matter OF very
Wiz to be so long is the entrepot
for Ontario and Quebec. Nor is this Gil. Coast
contcnded for but never been able to secure,
are conceded shipping merchants ON the condition
not very harsh one. nthe United states export duties
expressly prohibited by the Constitution The value
scented by many millions OF dollars We believe
at the of the Treaty, they the whole.
ceiyed In equitable spirit and the entire restoration
living alongside one another which their enforcement
will produce viii have reflex effect upon every industry
VI WIG '''' From The Montreal Ga1,th
The fisheries are dealt with absolutely upon
is an undertaking on tie part Of Great Britain use her
influence with the Parliament of Canada aud the Legis
ileees The gratifying teature Of the Treaty.
published in full Is that it leaves anything to the Cana
in the light all the information that can be thrown
IT, the probability is that its provisions may be sub
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20 far as they relate especially to Canadian xhts and
ierests.
From tn, Montreal Wih',,s
On the Alabama Claims question Britain eX-
her regret that losses inflicted on the United
states by vessels built Britain and consents 10 consider
much rule, which Is now made for the
future guidance OF both nations In euch matters as
applicable the Alabama Claims. This al nrst sight
pppears unfair; but more comprehensive view shows
A. Impartiality Why should the liability OF nation be
de .d6d by a rule not Ia force when the acts out
Of winch that liability grows took place. For
the plain reason that the nation when suffered
h. tinAS IL mi
and stringent rule, until In the chapter OF accidents IL
turn might come TO profit by previous AMY. Ihe
Americans have been threatening all along iat when
Britain got into they would III Out AaDamas
unnS the fsS Of Byitaips sSiAsnnst spd sSeeD IL