The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-31

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| quence Is that the country spends an enormou
sum annually to support their sessions
which are OF no practical beneft. In fact, sthei
actions only to handicap and embarrsss the
government. This will probably be made the prin
cipal issue during the next session of Parliament
My views on this subject am sure concurret
in by the majority of Canadians who are at all ac
quainted with the evils OF the present system. The
question of annexation is always coupled with this
Improvement, although do not see why"
SEPARATION FROM ENGLAND.
what are your views regarding the separation Of
Canada from England?"
1.-THE condition of Canada o part OF the British
Empire is very peculiar one. England has made
treaties with all the foreign nations which give her
their respective lines OF Manufacture product.
But In every treaty so made Canada is left out in the
listed. The result Is that Canadian = CONNER o or
cial men are not recognized at all in for-
eign marts. We are mere colonists who have
commercial rights which any foreign Power
is bound to respect. Although dependent on Eng
land do not share her rights. There is certainly
contract treaties the Dominion the Canadians
will assume the right of making their treaties.
England guarantees to protect US. but we have no
treaties to violate. Consequently protection under
the existing state of affairs is useless. One of my
most intimate friends. Mr.. James Ross. the Quebec
millionaire lately received contract for million
shoes for the French army. Mr.. Ross had all the
necessary facilities in the shape of factories.
execute the contract. The lack Of any reciprocal
treaty between France and Canada has compelled
him to abandon. it altogether This is only
one instance OF the commercial disadvan-
tage under which Canada is placed pres
ent. Great Britain treats Canada just as she
does all her other dominons which merely agri-
cultural territories. The difficulty Is that Canada Is
great manufacturing and commercial country. with
extensive shipping interests in which millions of
capital bound up. The capitalists who have in
vested their money require some stronger guarantee
for the safety Of their enterprises than general
% vf.ty
nadians placed at . considerable social disad-
vantage abroad. distinguished American who
apply to the American Minister at London and his
desire IL complied with. But who have we to pre-
sent US and what means have we of protesting
against unjust and unnecessary measures? Ameri-
cans have more legal rights in London than Canadi
ans"
s.Do you favor annexation to the United States"
"Not at the present stage OF affairs 1t has always
been my impression, though. that II the South had
succeeded in the late rebellion Canada would have
Joined herself to the North and divided herself up
into several States. think there should be com.
mercisl union established between and this
try. The customs services should be abolished
without any ceremony hesitation. Then after
the imaginary line between Canada and the United
States had been wiped out. you know what would
follow. There is much more sympathy between
Canadians and Americans than 1t is polite for the
former to confess just now"
OBSTRUCTION TO PROGRESS.
''How is British Columbia regarded by Canadians
"British Columbia is an obstruction to the aims Of
Canadian commerce. But as soon as the Canada Pa
cic Railroad il finished the interests Of the
tons will be united again. General Hewson. Of
the government will adopt He proposes to run o
railway to the Pacific coast from Quebec. The route,
along tie valley Which lies At Norway House, and the
Peace River ending opposite the outlet OF the Peace
River At Queen Chariotte's Island on the Pacific
the grain and other products Of Northwestern
Canada to London by much shorter
route than that taken at present The produce
Of North west will be nv railroad fo
most southern extremity Of fHudson's Bay. There
1t will be put board OF steamers and taken direct
to England from whence 1t can be distributed to the
various European markets. In order to carry out
such enterprises this the necessity of foreign
Now, ii we make treaty with the United States
abolishng all taxes between the English will have
to pay just much duty their exports to Canada
to the United States. This is practically union
against British commerce. which would call forth
some demonstration on the part Of the mother
country. feel certain that the British government
would consent to give Ministerial or
Parliamentary representation in England. But II
we wished to separate do not think It would entail
a war upon us. If the English public and govern.
ment had been as enlightened and liberal Q hundred
years ago thew to-day the American colonists
expression Of desire for freedom would have Sc
cured 1t. But how much more easy would it be for
ment. We have wen organized and settled system
of Legislation which could control the whole affairs
Of the country All that would be necessary is .
different executive at the head of the nation"
NOT MoNARcHIcAL.
"Do you think Canada will become monarchy
81 do not. There is no material for the formation
of monarchical court. Society Canada Is differ
entity constructed than that in England. We have a
few men who have Honorable or Sir prefxed to their
titles but these are simply marks OF poiti-
cal distinction. They do not represent hereditary
tain class of titles represent lands which held
right OF lineage have been informed on
sn have aoed to nsSee create
baronet. The reason Is that baronetcy
represents estates and is title Of considerable sub
stantial value This decision must have been arrived
at after q careful study OF the Canadian heart Such
institution hereditary lands would be distaste-
full to them. There is no aristocrscy in the Do
minion. The Marquis Of Lorne could never form q
court from Canadians. No, the only future which
Canada can look forward to as an independent power
is republic. The whole system Of government Is
similar to the American. II we were annexed TO the
Unitsd States tomorrow the liberals would
become part of the republican party, and
the conservatives a part of the democratic
party. The various provinces would become States.
State Legislature. the general governmental Senate
being represented by the Dominion Parliament. 1t
has been urged that Canada could not exist re-
public on account OF the race prejudicos and religi
Gus animosities of her people. This Ia utter
error. There is no more bigotry among the Roman
Catholics of Canada than among Americans. was
elected Attorney General by large majority over
my Roman Catholic opponent. and my supporters
were almost altogether Catholics"
"what is the present political feeling In the Do
minionY"
lone of suspense. The British government arc
experimenting with the Doininlon All are waiting
to the effect Of the imperial element which has
been introduced into the administration"
The rest OF the interview mainly devoted to o
discussion of the state of trade in the Dominion.
which Mr. Ross declared to be excellent. He did
wish to be understood declaring that absolute
separation from Great Britain immediate
necessity. but viewed 1t as one Of the questions
which confronting the Canadian public. He
stated that the increased education Of the American
farmer over that OF the Canadian provincial was due
to the general perusal Of newspapers in the United
States.
RECIPROCITY, NOT ANNEXATION, DESIRED By
CANADIANS.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
am old Canadian. residing in this city, and
have large circle OF friends and family connections
in Canada, with whom correspond and visit oc-
casonally; hence naturally read with interest tho
articles published in the HEILp Canadian affairs
and sentiment. can indorso fully what Sir Francis