Evening journal., 1889-03-20
CRNRDAlo MI FLn SALE.
An Interesting Debate in the
Canadian Parliament.
UNJUST CRITICISM OF AMERICANS.

Sadly Morigaged and the Rich Only Iiv-
ing for Boodie-Commerciai Union
Claimed 10 Mean Political Union-Mr.
CocIxburn's Ultra-Loyai Speech.
OTTAWA. March 20 The budget debate
was continued in parliament last night 1t Is
thought Sir Richard Cartwrights resolution
in favor of closer trade relations with the
United States will undoubtedly be voted down
by the government supporters, but such
action viii hardly Indicate the feeling OF the
people.
Mr.. Cockbnrn, of Toronto, delivered an
ultra-loyal speech, in which he instituted
comparisons to show that the provinces of
Canada are enjoying greater prosperity than
the states of the Union. He said the decline
in land values in New York state from 1870
to 1880 was s27O,OOO,oOO, while Ontario,
ia the same period, experienced an
increase Of sos 900. He asserted
that three-quarters Of the farms in New
York state are mortgaged. Americas al
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Doodle, and be had nothing kind to say about
the plutocracy All the Americans wanted
was TO get the trade OF Canada and to give
nothing in return II Canada as the oppf
sition contended, really wanted cl,ser trade
relations, II would b. better to look back TO
the time when the United States gave an in
yitation to Canada 70 become portion Of the
American Union on the same terms as the
states forming the Union. Then The resolu-
tions Of Cong gressman Hit were endorsed by
the Canadian Liberia ), s. no pretended to want
only unrestricted reciprocity
lie made a miss, 2 aughingly interrupted
Sir John Macdonald
He called on the Liberals to alter their
course il they were loyal subjects and desired
to live under the folds OF the union jack
The Monroe doctrine, lac said, will never be
realized in America. The American Union
cannot enter into unrestricted reciprocity
with Canada, because if she did it would Ike
violation Of treaties with other nations.
Canada is not for sale, and, come what will,
She will work out her own destiny
The Hon u L. yavies denied that the
Liberals wer, airy more disloyal than the
Conservatives. He said the ''disloyaltyn
complained Of was a want of faith in a par
ticular policy Of the administration.
Mr. Madill contended that Canada shou
continue to look to England as market for
the sale Of her surplus agricultural products.
Mr. Hudspeth spoke to the same effect
Mr. Temple tLioeraD, came out in reply in
favor Of Unrestricted reciprocity.
Mr. John Haggart, postmaster general
went on to prove that unrestricted recipro-
city and commercial union were one ana the
same thing, especially as they both required
a common American tariff. This, he asserted
would be discriminating against England
Mr.. Davies pictured the deplorable condi-
tion Canada was in as a result OF the reck-
less extravaganza OF the present government
Thousands Of emigrants had become dis
gusted and had crossed over to settle in the
United States. The enormous taxation and
high duties iisheartened them, coupled with
the fact that the most valuable land in the
northwest had been grabbed up by boodlers
and land sharks, leaving only such as these
spectators might reject for actual settle
ment There was not an industry in the
dominion which was not suffering depression
and which would not be improved by unre-
stricted reciprocity with the United States.
1t was the imperative duty Of the govern
ment to endoavor to make terms with the
United States for closer commercial rela-
tions.
senator WarlS gave notice that on Thurs
day he win introduce resolution In the SEN
ate to prevent the introduction Of any leeis.
lation which will discriminate against Great
Britain in goods imported into Canada from
foreign countries The object Of his resolu-
ton. the senator says, is to cut off the posi-
bility Of any legislation being enacted which
will discriminate in favor Of the United
States against British imports, which, il
carried, would practically destroy the DO ST
bility Of negotiating a reciprocity treaty with
the United States