New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-11
THE AMERICAN POLICY.
RELATIONS WITH CANADA AND THE CoUN
TRIES OF THE SOUTH.
COLONEL ALBERT D. SHAW DISCUSSES CANA
DIAN ANNEXATION AND RECIPROCITY, THE

from Liverpool on the steamship Nevada He was
the first Consul to be @supersededs by President
Cleveland to make place for Democratic sup
porter, and has since been residing chiefly IN London
He came over last September and gave a month Of
his own expense 10 the Republican canvass In New
York. speaking nightly with great acceptance IN To-
half OF the American policy Of Protection under the
leadership Of Harrison and Morton
DO yon hear much said In England,s asked
reporter, about the annexation OF Canada 10 tho
United states7s
Comparatively llttle" said Colonel Shaw. aThe
discussion OF schemes for the confederation of the
Empire is far moro engaging opic In the British
Islands at tho present time'
What Is thought of the views say, OF Senator
Sherman, In reference to CANADIAN
Senator Sherman is looked upsn abroad as a cool,
elearheaded, American statesman and his consid
crate views OF the advantages that annexation would
bring to both Canada and the UnIbd States, are
regarded IS cleverly announcing tao willingness OF
our country TO celebrate the marriage ianns, and on
generous terms, whenever Hiss Cana says the word
Beyond this, nothing Is thought seriously OF tho pro
posal The facts arc that there has b.en great de-
veOpment Of the Imperial sentiment fl Great Britain
during the last few years, and at no recent period
has there been deeper resolution 10 strengthen and
defend British possessions in every (arter OF the
globe than holds IN the public min ut present
There was time, few years ago, When Canada
he'd recourse to high protection policy that plnched
the English manufacturers-n feeling a wen as IN
pocket-when great deal Of loud and sharp
grumbling was done over there, and we often hoard
willingness expressed to have Caaaea depart IN |
peace and join itsolt to tho American idbl of proec
ton. But this fit Of temper has passed, and al Is |
serene now, In the main. I was Il Toronto, a
United States Consul, from 1868 TO 1Ga and SAY a
great deal Of the statesmen Of both great political
parties who have done so much for he DOmn'u,
and my relations have been intimate NTH mauyof
them ever since. Annexation Is 4 large queStin,
and purely domestic ono, far as Canada Is ca
oerned There Is widespread feeling over
Dominion, no doubt, of moro or lass force, that I
nexatiOn would add to the commercial activities
the country. But, should any leading public
ousson take place In Canada the sentiment OF loyal
10 the British Empire likely to be aroused wOu
'ntterly overwhelm any present annexation moy,l ,
ment. ,
There Is immediate commanding force behnI !
the present agitation II is but passing Rossippni Z
ripple on the surface of current politics no more
There is statesman IN the Dominion-slr John Ar
Maodonald-who could probably carry tho country
with him, II he believed In the policy Of annexatIon,t
bnt this able veteran Is opposed 10 this policy and
so long as he has bis hand on the helm Il Is idle
speculation for outsiders to build any hopes In favor
of this long contemplated contingency. The remark
ably brilliant reign Of Sir John in Canada Is one that
passing clouds Of discomfort QUICKLY dispersed
when their cherished leader appeals TO their patriot
ism and colonial pride When Canada Of her
motion seriously moves In favor Of annexatIon-aDd
oven then not until the feeling Is overwheiming-it
win be ample time for US 10 concern ourselves over
the discussion Of this question AZ the present TIM,
the best way for TO act Is TO maintain brilliant
silence over q domestic question In which cur Ca
madam neighbors have not invited TO interfere.
OF one thing rest assured, that any expressed
apparent anxiety on our part TO secure the union
Of the Dominion With our country win hinder raher
than help on the desired annexation"
Swhat about a reciprocity treaty with Canadap
Wen, 1 would treat Canada commercially pre-
cissly as I would other similarly conditioned eoun-
ih4es-maintnin our policy Of Protection and make no
distinction because OF the neamess Of nelghbors.
II they wish to enjoy advantages, Dot them come
to US. The door is open and the way Il clear This
Is a fair and safe policy, and ratio Of increase In
wealth and population proves that We have buded
far wiser than many ,fomous foreign economists are
wiling to admit. II our National advantages become
convincngiy attractive to Canada, shall should.
be ready 10 welcome her to Union whenever she
KNOCKS Tor admission. But this WIZ not DO while
SIR John Macdonald IS the guiding spirit OF the
Domlnon.D
awhai is the feeling In England about the Canadian
Fisheries question:"
"one Of mild indifference in the main The
English people believe that there good sense enough
between the Governments Of the two countries hon
orably 70 compose this nsh question when Il IS
stripped Of all political peifOggrg, II surely win
be when President Harrison comes 10 deal with the
issue In the worthy spirit of broad and true states
manshlp.D
"Dld you hear any references TO what is called
Blaine's South American pohcy' abroad7'
ayes, indeed, a good many. The facts are that
a vast amount Of foreign capital Is now, and for
years past has been, pouring into South America,
aud the question Of Americas tapping this rich stream
OF commerce. by some worthy system OF Government
aid to steamship lines, and possibly by ran-aided
by suitable tre8ties-aiarms the farseeng statesmen
abroad In my Judgment, large part Of the unfair,
spitefu and malignant criticism hurled at Er Blaine
over the has its origin in the fear that his policy
Of closer trade relations with the republics TO the
South Of us is one dangerous 10 their trade SUI
premacy IN one Of the richest and most rapidly do
veloping PORTIONS Of the whole world. They realize
have heard the possibilities Of this great question
discussed privately in England IN . manner that con,
wave Of needed raw products could DO attracted 10 our
shores from these republcspsd for BY manufacturers
censns OF opinion in its favor as would mako tho
Blaine policy one Of the GROWING giories OF Ms
Then YOU think this question Is Kept keenly alive
10 the view OF foreign Govcrnmenisr
with SsS,l sy few Gays ago about Ss SUBJECT
and be assured mo that II we would establish per
south American ports, supplemented With commercial
treaties which could easily DO adjusted IN tbs interests
Of bob countries In years the trade between IT'S
would astonlsh even those who have so ably cham,
pioned this policy He spoke ron bis own PERSONA
OF these Stats He knows South America intimately,
and is man Of rare sagacty and experience. Then,
too his words fOrciby reminded OF the last ftor
view had with the lamented Roscoe Conkllng, only
few weeks before HIS untimely death. In going over
this same ouestIOn for hour, he poured forth
torrent Of eloquenee upon this ono topic that hcid
me almost entranced. lie rose ron his seat a snr
before In the history of country had there been
such an opportunity to lay broad and deep the DaS
stimulus and add immensely TO the wealth and power
OF cur land He believed profoundly In the sOuh
American policy Of which Mr. Blaine Is the greate@
living champion
THE FAITH CURE UHE RoH NOT RE0RGANI2ED.
The Faith cnrlsfs OF Jersey City, who held services