New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-08

Cartier II was TO be expected that he would render all
the support in his power to the ~etion OF his
colleague, as the two were no 6oubt in constant
communication during the progress Of the negotiations
The proposed transaction in exchange is undoubtedly not
simple one, and the public generally have not very
Clear Ideas as to the native value of the fisheries beyond
the proud and patriotic declaration Of the Minister Of
Marine, that they practically inexhaustble that
they constitute one Of the greatest of wealth in
the possession OF the Dominion. But there is we'll
grounded Apprehension that this Gaterng estimate OF
cool and acute commissioners who are to determine the
value OF the resp, ctve concessions.
by party feeling 1t would be unjust to Canadian poti
cens ana Statesmen TO ascribe the origin OF Their opo
entirely to the fact that in home politics, they may be
the antagonists of the Government of which sir John
rost should be made OF the mistake or bunder which
large portion Of the people consider has been committed
openly by many OF his faithful supporters in
the press and in Parliament There Is da nGs11
party one; There are many who will not take
Will vote Sir John A. Macdonald mods The Globe
and Mr. Alexander Mackenzie indicate There no little
VIII pursue one thing may considered certain he
is in difficulty he win not increase 1t by haste lie
possible; but such step would at present sur
prise those who know him best by delaying ana TEN
pOrizng he has frequently extricated himself from Sc
rious difficulties, and he evidently intends TO try the
tits the current impression that Parliament will not
meet until the end OF the year or perhaps not un the
usual time in February Much VIII depehd upon , o n
Treaty by Her Majesty and an unofficial ntimaton IRON
the Home Government might hasten matters mere; or
John is undoubtedly governed I'm his course by pohtGa
considerations. He anticipates that III SIX months ne
favor o In view OF the present decided opposition, and
with Cabinet not in harmony upon the question: ne GER
tainy must have great confidence in his own powers
When Parliament does meet, what will sir John A. Mac
donald dOl Perhaps the Premier himself does not khow
AS Commissioner he must advocate the treaty as ire
mier he must condemn il. As Commissioner u Is eA-
pected he Will defend his conduct and endeav0r 10 MAKE
the Treaty acceptable by depreclang tne Nauu VI %
Canadian fisheries and magnifying the American setOH
in orpr show that he has made fair bargain and
sacrificed interests Premier is thought he should
maintain and assert the right of Canada over her lnee
miles of water firmly as If 1t were land ana 10 proes
against the surrender of valuable privileges for the
sole benefit of the mother country. Another course
ton: that the Premier make it Government question,
rally all his followers and carry the House That would
the members of the Ministerial party, but In the govern
ment itself as it is understood tnat ihe HON MI Uwe
wick violently opposed to the treaty ana oter MIL
listers look upon II with disfavOr. Then again. there Is
under consideration the proprety of sacrificing SIR Joh
rather than endanger the Government by accepting an
the responsibility OF advocating the acceptance OF the
| Treaty This would be ungrateful treatment, and, If
| adopted would lower the foreign opinion OF cahauah
politics. though probably the standard is not at this mo
Those Who most firmly oppose the ratification Of the
Treaty belong to the Reform partya party as far as
change of circumstances allows in accord with the
Republicans OF the United States. me dlode when was
throughout the late cywar the steadtast Iend Oh the
North is the most severe IN It's condemnation VI te
arrangement for the sacrifice OF the nsnelles III nc
| mands reciprocity. That alone will satisfy H. Inc
| old Tories are also indignant, because they thlnK
no good can come out of Gladstone; and IL Is one
of the amusing things in Canadian politics TO read
the virulent articles III some nsgnlncant proVlncli
paper abusing Mr. Gladstone. OF the loyalty OF these
two classes there is doubt in fact IL is troublesome
and the party which Will support Sir John A. Macdonald
is also above suspicion far devotion 10 the queen
concerned. From present indications would say that
should all their protests be unayang should the Treaty
receive unwilling ratification from the Dominion par
lament owing apprehension OF the grayer issues ta
might be expected from rejection, ana should actual
experience demonstrate that Canada has indeed Deen
sacrificed the benefit Of the Empire at large, then
would the present dsrust In colonial policy he largely
increased; dissatisfaction with the present slight yoke
of the mother country would grow into indignation at
her seshness; the number of adhekents OF the theory
of Independence would be greatly augmented, ana the
connection with Old England would he severed:
In the opinion OF The Globe, separation would
mean something more than independence" An indie
pendent Canada IA political impOssbiity. There are
many who believe that separation would neces-
sarily involve such consequences, and consider that
Canada lis well able to stand alone. A grave ana III
portant crisis history Of the British North Amer
can Colonies approaching; and the future career
of the Dominion will depend largely upon the manner III
which the views of her people are treated by the Home
Government II the Canadians continue 10 manliest
strong opposition 10 the Treaty. and their wishes are not
regarded by the Gladstone Ministry the conseq
as affecting the relations between colony ana lnotner
country, may be very serious Indeed