Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-06
SIR CHARLES rUppEK,s VIEWS.
The Prospect OF Closer Relations Between
This Country and Canada.

SIR CHARLES rUPPERs VIEWS.
The Prospect OF Closer Relations Between
This Country and Canada.
Three prominent Canadians we're passengers
on the steamship Teutonic, which arrived in
New York yesterday morning from Liverpool.
They were Sir Charles Upper. Canadian high
commissioner to London; Sir Donald Smith,
NJ. p, and Duncan Mcintyre. The latter gen.
tleman, when approached by a reporter, de-
clined to be interviewed on Canadian financial
matters-a subject with which he is perfectly
familiar.
SIR DONALD SMITHS VIEWS.
Sir Donald Smith was seen at his hotel and
was questioned about reciprocity between Can
ada and the United States. He said: ~ have
been away from home for some time now, and
of course do not know inst what the situation
is at present. think restrictive reciprocity
would be acceptable and IL desired by tho ma
jority of Canadian people. And from my con-
yersations with the party leaders in England
think that the English government would look
with favor upon such treaty. but would not
favor plan of reciprocity which would be a
mutual discrimination against England by the
United States and Canada, and may INV that
anything which would be or result in such dis
elimination is not thought Of by the people Of
Canada in general.
Il don't think there is the slightest wish on
the part Of either political party for a separa-
ton from England. OF course the liberals. as
they are called, talk Of reciprocity and annexa-
ton. but don't believe any such policy would
commend itself to any but small minority of
Canadians. In fact annexation Is not thought
OF throughout Canada. Such a scheme is far
In the future, if at all. While all Canadians
would be glad Of the closest relations with the
United States they do not want to break away
from the mother country.
What you tell me now (referring to q
Montreal dispatch about his position in the
coming political contest) about the political
situation and the approaching election ia new
to me, having TRANSFERRED since sailed from
Liverpool, and therefore cannot talk about it
just now. What constituency will accept
cannot say. While am q resident of Montreal
at present must say that both constituencies,
Montreal and Winnipeg, have been very kind
to me-"
SIR CHARLES TUPPER's ERRAND.
Sir Charles Upper was interviewed later
the Windsor Hotel He said he did not come
here particularly with regard to the Boring sea
difficulties or the so-called 'Sayward" case,
although he would probably look into both
matters while here. II came" he continued,
because Sir John Macdonald requested that /
come to discuss some important public aues-
lions with him. As to whether shall take any
active part i'll the coming election that is i'm
possible for me to say at present. At present
have no idea of resuming the commissioners
snip, as 1t has been reported would do.
RECIPROCITY THE ISSUE.
THAT the issue upon which the election will
be fought will be reciprocity, there is no doubt
Unrestricted reciprocity is not desired by the
majority Of our people. 1t would not work. If
such thing we're brought about either Canada
or the United States would want to furnish the
tariff prices on foreign goods. II the United
States took as standard the Mckinley bill
that would not suit Canada, and If Canada sub
mitted her present tariff it would make her a
big smuggling highway to the states. The Nc
kinley bill has. no doubt, to a certain extent
constructed trade. and has caused the people Of
Canada to make great efforts to open up trade
with other countries. They have done SO to a
considerable extent, and now find good mar
ket for eggs. fish. game and other products in
England. The bill is adapted to obstruct trade
between Canada and the states. Reciprocity
will develop trade. but the two policies are
wide apart.
''Mr. Blaine may feel that broad reciprocity
measure between the United States and Canada
would dispose of all the official ties. think so
myself. would like to see the trade relations
between Canada and the United States placed
on the broadest and most friendly basis posi-
BILE, and l know that such q state Of affairs
would meet the approval Of the home govern
ment.
THE BERINa SEA TROUBLE.
what have l to say about the Boring sea
troubles? Not great deal. Of the action
taken in the Sayward matter regard il as
high compliment paid to the United States by
Canada, in leaving the whole matter to the su-
preme Court Of the United States for settle
ment. 1t shows that Canada has the utmost
confidence in the fair-mindedness Of that body.
who represent the people at large. The vessel
was seized Illegally, as we think, by the United
States government. But as the case arose
within the jurisdiction Of the United States we
are willing to abide by the decision Of the court
Of that country.
About the Bering sea controversy, have
nothing to say just now. wish to confer with
Sir John Macdonald first" Sir Charles said
that he thought the settlement of the fishery
question would bring Newfoundland and Cam
ada closer together and be Of mutual benefit to
both so far as the exporting or importing Of
fish was concerned.
Sir Charles Upper and Sir Donald Smith
left for Montreal on the O'Clock train last
evening.