The New York herald., 1879-12-27
AN ANNEXATION BRAY.

the political horizon, and will in the future be
in full sight and under full sail.
ar AN ANNEXATION BRAY.
From the Toronto Globe. Dec 25]
It is one Of our national misfortunes that when
preston which modern commerce inexorably
ordans shall alternate with periods of feverish
tivity, some weak-minded individuals begin looking
to revolutionary political change tho remedy for
evils for which political condition is not In the
least responsible The direction taken by the agta-
tors is usually toward annexation to the United
States. We are stating nothing but an historical
truth when affirm that this agitation invariably
has proceeded from the tory party. ana
that when the tomfoolery is afoss Montreal
canized in Montreal society winch shelters its real
objects under title intended to make people believe
that its discussions will not lead up to preordained
end. Tho reul nature Of the society, however, is
proved by the fact thar its leading spirits pro-
nounced anuexationists. AS might be expected
there among the members Of the society tho
usual sprinkling of renegade Englishmen and at
least three tory members OF the Dominion Parlia-
ment: Mr.. Goodwin smith, the eager opponent of
o magazine to advocate annexation.
It is foregone conclusion that Canada would not
be SO well of she is now either independent
country State or several states of the Ameri-
can Union. Why should we then. countenance the
beginning OF discussion which. though il will
probably be harmless, has in it the potentality Of
grave disaster? II the absurdity of expecting any
benefit from annexation can be shown SO clearly as
sary, why not let the matter restp 1t IL not only
imbecile but criminal to dream OF uniting the
which Of Ss of
northernmost and southernmost are held by
actual and notorious fraud. and whose chief magis
trate is the candidate whom the people rejected
the polls. What be the future Of . country
where politics corrupt that the will of the
people counts for nothing? Talk about the present
of a on bec baa
not in it the elements OF permanencyl Which coun-
try the United states or the Dominion. would dis
study of history teach is likely to last
the longer? To the severance Of British
connection now would be just as though young
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but. a'' alasi G some time 81 shall dte" 'A'as and
would not be whit sillier action than that Of
the Montreal man who. because business is bad,
renee in the hands Of Congress controlled mainly
by persons whose interests bound up in the
prosperity Of New York. Boston. Philadelphia and
There Is not single reason why annexation would
be better for us now than It would have been at the
several other times when the people have declined to
consider it. Rather there are several powerful
reasons agsinst 1t now which did not formerly exist
Who VIII derive r AL the benefit from rom the develop
opened up under American auspicesf How can
Ontario enanufacturers compete against factories
built on top OF the coal which drives themf Who
deny that our prospects arc Infinitely brighter
now than they were twenty years ago. when com
States at the same times? An annexation movement
is therefore worse than useless. We trust IL will be
crushed ont by the force of public opinion and that
ing a miserable agitation will be set down by the
peoplo not only would-be traitors but set of
shOrt-sighted noodles.
VISIT OF A CANADIAN DELEGATE TO WASH
INoroN
Congressman Davis. OF Illinois, In an interview
with reporter of the Chicago Times. of the oath
inst. says:-''There is quite ripple In Congress
sonal circles the visit OF aprominent Canadian
who represents party in the Dominion desirouS Of
obtaining better commercial terms from the United
States. General Hawley. of Connecticut. and other
members Of the House have been approached ON the
subject. From what have heard think there Is
growing disposition among the Canadians to become
entirely independent of Great Britain At least that
is the impression tho delegates language gave some
of u.s."
'what reasons did hs advance for 30 radical
measureY'
eIn the first place no holds that connection with
England makes America jealous Of Canada as the
latter begins to grow larger. and there is evident
desire the part Of the present British govern
ment to establish closer relations with the colonies
That is the imperial idea of Lord Beaconseld in
said, were moro troubled about their commerce
than the crown. They complain that they
cludoa by. Great britain from exporting certain
goods to France and other European countries. In
the matter of shoes the French government
wished to import a large stock from Canada for
the soldiers, but the restrictions imposed by Eng
land. who desires the monopoly of trade. are
too burdensomes This IL In itself grievance,
he claims. II Canada were to become independent
more liberal terms from US. This might probably
lead to annexation. Some Of our congressman ad-
vanced the argument that England would not let 90
her hold without fight He replied that Great
Britain, bothered az shc s by Afghanistan and the
Irish agitation for land REFORM could not refuse
demand of the Dominlon for indepenJcuce even wore
she so disposed. The war with tho American colo
nies taught her lesson that she is not likely to for
got, he thinks In any he held, the destiny OF
Canada Is IN the hands OF tho Canadians. aud Ii they
say England must go she must and there's an end Of
"But what forces could Canada. In the event of
England refusing separation bring TO tho assertion
"Oh, plenty replied Colonel Davis. .Canada In
FAR distant from Great Britain. Tho homo govern
ment has fow enough soldiers left to fight all tho
has . very efficient volunteer force. who. it is
claimed, would stand by tho Dominion against
the Empire This would place Enslsnd IN an
fnd 1t impossible, however good ito Intention, to
keep American sympathizcrs from joining hands
might do. The neutrality laws might be honestly
enforced. but that is an awful big frontier"
'.Do you think the plan would meet much support
"As 10 that cannot say positively. In any fight
between England and her colonies the traditions of
our people would keep their sympathes with the
American side Of tho water. or course. Represent
ntives in Congress would be swayed moro or loss by
public opinion. Tho experience OF the Canadian re-
volt in 1887 proved despite the supincness of the
Van Buren administration, that the heart OF Amer
lea was with the Canadians in that struggle. Con-
grcss, as n popular assembly would be almost cer-
tain to be less Influenced by tho sentiments
of American consti tuoncies. might not go to tho
point Of embroilment, but IL would be certain to
spring awkward relations between our government
and that or England"
MUTINY OR MURDER2