St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-17
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CANADIAN INDEPENDENCE
A warm discussion is going on in the Do
minion in behalf of Canadian Independence.
The newspapers are taking sides, and public
speakers as well. The Toronto Had is vio-
lently opposed to independence and sharply
criticises Mr.. Blake, vino has given, at
least, quasi if not outspoken support OF q
separation from the mother country. Accord
ing to the Hail, Mr.. Blake is about coming
to the point OF making bold declaration for
independence, announcing that he will in an
address to be delivered to the Young Liberal
Association, declare for Canadian Indcpen-
dence.
The Toronto 1erS, vigorous and bold adj
vocate Of independence, referring to Mr..
Blake's alleged forthcoming declaration in
favor of an independent government, says:
''This is too good TO be true; but if Mr..
Blake does plainly declare for independence,
TIE NslCs will ne delighted to declare for Mr.
Blake. Oar only objections to him have been
his lack OF policy, his apparent GOODNESS: his
distrust of the people, of himself and Of popular
institutions, and the o'-the wispishness
which has made Us unable TO follow him back
wards as well as forwards II Mr. Blake boldly
declares for Independence he will clear himself
from such suspicious.
The only fear is lest Mr.. Blake may 90 of
into misty hints and prophecies about Independ-
ence, instead Of taking his stand like q states
man upon the direct issue. Such course would
disturb the country unnecessarily, and prolOng
the state of suspense into which it has been
thrown By Sir Richards speeches upon the sub
ject. II We are 70 have fight over Independ
ence let NJ have it and he done with il. The
Dominion cannot afford 10 be kept IN continual
agitation about its future. Ii Mr.. Blake has the
courage of his convictions, by all means let him
speak now.
We are free to confess that he viii have con-
siderable following, but unless all the signs are
false the vast majority of the people viii stand
true 10 the British dag. 1t may be we'll to be
frank. and tell him that the Conservatives count
upon the hearty allegiance, not only of every
Conservative in Canada, but OF that section Of
the Reform party which has not had leader
since Mr.. Mackenzies assassination.
Commenting further, the Nesss adds: sit
is true that Mr.. Blake would have vast fol-
lowing, but it is not true that the majority
would cling to the British flag rather than to
Canadian nationality. It is absurd to say
that the Conservative party is united on this
question; every sturdy young Canadian who
is not living on the taxes collected by the
present regime would join Mr.. Blake and the
Independence party. r Ii We are
never to have great national questions, never
to be stirred by the hope that Canada shall
rank as a great and peaceful nation, never
TO feel proud TO be called Canadian, never
to have anything to occupy the mind and
hope and ambition Of our men, and inspire
them with the greatness which is capable of
great deeds, then we may as well prepare TO
see the country become politically the most
rotten borough in the British realm
The " III says: ''the sooner the contest
is begun and ended the better" To this
the Ne,gi rejoius: 'It Is begun now, it will
never he ended till Canada is a nation"
This movement, striking out for Indepen-
denee, is revolutionary, and as revolutions
never 20 backwards, if the contest has act
ually begun In earnest, all attentive, OBJ
accurately predict the result. 1t may be a
work of time, but time will accomplish Cana
dian national independence.
There are there factions in Canada, the
Auuexationists, the Revoluilonsts, aud the
Loyalists The first aim at annexation to
the United States; the second at National In
dependence, and the last are adherents OF
tue British Crown, desiring the continued rule
Of the E0glIsh government over them. The
Lovalsts con stitute such a class as existed
in this country during the American Reyo-
luton, and were denounced as Tories.
The Canadian revOlutionists, feeling the
heavy burden Of imperial taxation, are
dreading the liability 10 be called away to
fight the tlttes Of England In her future
wars, some Of which are even now impend-
ing, are fast growing in numbers, power and
influence.
The faction in favor OF annexation to the
United States is diminishing rather than In
creaslng in strength, being pushed aside by
| the growing sentiment in favor OF Indepen :
pence. Some on the border, this side of the
line favor and encourage annexation, but as
proposition 1t has but small following here.
The United States has a territorial expan-
sion and domain large enough, and needs ne
addition. If our government has any pres
ent weakness, it is liability, or ten dency Ia
fail TO pieces by its own might, SD vast is il
in territorial domain, so diversified, conflict
ing aud absolutely irreconcilable are sec
tional interests. The United States should
not wish 10 add to these complications by
the annexation Of an immense territory, ex-
tended enough for a vast empire Of Itself
with a yopu alton aud a nationality not HON
Ogeneous With our own.
The loyalists or submssiOnists, the pro-
vincial prominent men aud officials, under
the ample patronage Of the parent govern
ment, viii make vigorous stand, for the
continuance Of the olden regime of roya
dominion, but their party and power vii
gradually, if not rapidly diminish, I'LL til,
British flag will cease 10 wave over Canadian
soil, and the dag OF independence will take
its place.
"A the absolute independence OF To,
American colonies, was az indispensable ne
cessiiy to their welfare, upbuilding and ioca
| aud general interests, so in like manner, ID,
| positive Independence and separation Of th'
/ Canadian Provinces from the northern couu
/ try is prime necessity for their growth snt
advancement in every material interest. Tit
building up Of n great nation on the north
ern border imbued with liberal principles, {,