The New York herald., 1879-12-30
CANADA's FUTURE.

CANADA'S FUTURE.
| MR.. DONALD MAcMAsTER PREDICTS AN IMPOR-
| TANr POLITICAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, I'M
| PERIAL FEDERATION OR ANNEXATION TO THE
UNITED sTArEs-wHoH SHALL 1T BE?
Mr.. Donald Macmaster. member of Parliament
elect for the county of Gengary Ont. is stopping
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. AS the remarks of Sir
Francis Hincks in an interview published in Mon
days HERAIn were personal . HERALD reporter In
terviewed Mr. Macmaster yesterday. He expressed
his willingness to give his opinions the question
of Canadian Independence. but desired to correct
some OF the statements made by Sir Francis. which
were inaccurate. tttte -
II am not surprised" he said. "that Sir Francis
Hincks should declare himself stanch advocate of
the pernanency of the present system Of govern
ment in the Dominion. 1t Is but natural that he
should do so. He is An imperial pensioner-a poll
tician of the old fashioned type. He 10 man Of
great political experience and has lived In three
eraions. His mind clings to tho past glores of tho
Dominion. when he welded the power Of admins
tration and the representative statesman of the
country; but he is unwilling to understand the will
of tho rising generation OF Canada and 10 radically
against everything which Is not comprehended
within the compass of his own imperial hobby. Ho
has taken occasion to make several msstatements
regarding tho meeting in Montreal. at which the
Political Economy Club was formed and states that
beyond one member Of Parliament and two other
gentlemen there were no influential persons present.
THE ANNEXATION MEETING.
"I will explain the matter. 1t was settled upon
some time ago that Canada needed political club
for the purpose OF debating domestic and foreign
questions was one Of the gentlemen who con-
H.
organizing. In England man has tho right TO dis
the foreign relations of Canada. and contend
that Canadians have right to do the same If they
80 choose. The organisation for the purpose Of
considering questions regarding the form Of
which be
speakers were Mr.. Joseph Pefrault. Mr.. Hsnde.
NJ P.;,, Mr.. Desjardins. M. p; Mr.. Bout
Judge Of the Court of Sessions. There were
about seventy other people present. all Of whom
conservative politics but MI. Boutniiier who is
liberal speech was made by Mr.. Bray who stated
the subjects which the club was formed to discuss,
among which he mentioned imperial federation.
Canadian independence and Canadian American an
Messrs Perrauit. Bouthiiier Honde. Desjardins and
Dugas boldly declared themselves in favor Of in
dependent Canadian government which was GER
tainty in the near future. made speech in which
declared my opinions without fear. but deny that
spoke in favor of annexation. That is all there is
about the so-called annexation meeting.
"That there Is strong feeling in Canads in favor
of annexation is hardly true. But that there is Q
widespread aud earnest desire for Independence in
the future is an ncontrovertible fact. Canada has
passed through six political stages In the past GEN.
sy s her dy that
Canada have two sets Of optnions-one for private
and the other for public life. There is no question
the convictions OF the heart while those expressed
in public lite are simply poiitio mockeries. Sir
the feeling in favor of Canadian indspen-
dence is lodged secretly in the highest
p1 SpproacSing that mssurity At which country sen
orally the responsibilities of Independent
government Her territories are being connected by
population shall have reached 100OO0O0. there must
be entire change Of government and its systems.
pendents on EnslandY Il so we wish representation
in the Imperial Parliament. Canada's greatest rev.
enue comes from tho customs dues. and still we
not permitted to regulate customs dues. It ID
claimed that we have such right, but will prove
that that o certain extent. Canada sup
can boundaries COR the purpose of taxing American
expectations. znese taxes are imposed simply to
counteract the duties charged on expectations
to the United States. This is entirely wrong Both
countries could themselves the expense OF these
costly customs services by abolishng tho taxes al
together and establishing free interchange. But
Canada has power to treat with the United States
against American products and manufactures it
would appear dsloyal and unhl.al to keep them up
against England Tho question is assuming grand
proportions. The merchants. and railroad men are
pronounced in favor OF CanadAs future indepen-
dence for various reasons.
MERE CIPHER.
L. "Besides the commercial issues there Is q deep
national question. which will prove o potent factor
in the settlement OF the matter The representative
Canadian abroad 1s u man from the colonies An
Englishman comes from England and q Fronchmsn
not belong to any place in particuiar. The duiest
and most ordinary member OF the British Parliament
is far greater parsonage than the most brilliant
In the Dominion to strive for. There Is NO field for
the ambition OF young men. Even sir Francis has
young Canadian can ever attain. / do not mean
10 say that we are not ss happy as it is possible
But therc is dennite stage in the near future
OF Canadas existence which will call for change.
ment annexation to tho United States. The heart
of the country does not appear to be in favor of
then be too unwieldly nation. As for imperial
federation. do not believe Great Britain would
consent to full Canadian representation in Parlis-
ment. They might admit one or two representa-
tves but would certainly object to district
members. believe that when circumstances have
included. will congratulate the Republic Of Canada
upon the assumption of her independence. That It
army to exist a. nation has been amply proved By
the history Of the United States.
''Do you think separation from Great Britain
would involve war for independencer'
"No, do not. believe that Canada is source
of weakness to England: Great Britain would profit
moro by having Canada Independent. friendly
Power on this continent. believe II the Canadians
80 desired they might quietly assume the responsi
on tho part of the mother country. Tho men who
strongest in favor OF Canadian Independence
English residents III Canada. treaty might be
made with England whereby the Dominion might
be guaranteed protection against foreign invasion.
much the security Of Belgium and Switzerland IL
insured. But 1t Is not question Of protection ut
all That simply depends on the necessary money,
which population of 10000 could easily furnish.
The whole question lies In tho question to
whether the people have reached that maturity At
which they nation, irrespective Of all obstruo-
tions. The rest will follow as msttcr of COURSE"
Favor OPEN DrSCUh9fON.
"Are you In favor Of organizing for indepon-
denceH
'I am In favor only OF openly discussing the ques-
fion. 1t must come sooner later, and I would
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