New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-27

Probasco were Canadian and he felt a preference
for his countrymen, cannot the charge be
made against the naturaized citizens OF all other
origins Do not all OF them feel a strong prejudice
in favor OF their former cOuntrymenl During their
years Of probation in this country before they became
fu Hcdged citizens. have not the French Canadians
| well European immigrants the right 10 live by
their abori What does 1t signify whether they be
employed by the bridge by any other company
This much may be said at all events In favor of
the French Canadians: They Americans by
BIRTH and there Is no why they should not
enjoy the privilege In this country as European
immigrants. There are 100000 French Canadians
In the United States. and more orderly. aborious
lawabdlng people are TO be found IN this broad
land.
THEY BECOME NATURAIIzED.
"As a rule, as as they have lived here the
number OF years required by the law OF the country
they take out their naturalization papers. and It can
not said that Il Is with the intention OF securing
public ofcc, for, In proportion to their numbers
there is In this country that seems TO care
less for political places. on the other hand 1t Is
gratuitous attack to say that French Canadians 60
| back to Canada as soon they have earned little
money In the States Rich poor French Canadians
never 20 back 10 their native country Their hatred
against British Institutions. handed down 10 them
from generation 10 generation. Is too genuine Tor That
few years ago the Provincial Legislature of Quebec
voted quite large appropriation TO b. devoted 10 the
object OF bringing back to the Provinces those among
the French Canadians who might not be satisfied with
| their lot In this country. Agents sent among
the French Canadians OF New England and they were
told that all their travelling expenses would be paid
| II they would 90 back to Canada Land seed, pro-
visions, offered to them for nothing. Other
agents. sent by societies. went to them and told them
that In case the immigrants would not Ike TO return
TO the old province OF Quebec, they could 60 on the
same terms to the rich wheat lands of Manitoba and
| the Canadian northwestern territories But It was
all In vain. Amercanized French Canadians answered
| as one man that 1t had cost them many pang to
leave forever their native land. but they had made
| up their minds; the struggle was over. and now they
| would rather enjoy crust Of bread in this land OF
liberty than the luxurious fare In Canada under
| that hated British flag.
alt is the first time in the history Of this country
that whole class Of our naturalized fellowcitizens
singled out and denounced by the representatives
of political party the OF Presidential election.
Is 1t the contempt the Democrats feel for French
Canadians that gave them the bodncss to spit on that
worthy class of Americans! l hope on the Sth OF
November next French Canadians who can vote viii
resent the gratultous onslaught In manner that
will all Democrats OF the desire Of attacking
| again our fellow-cluzcns Of that nationality
HARMONY AND ENTHUSIASM IN INDIANA.
Captain VI. G. MLain OF indianapolis. who was
among the callers at Republican headquarters Is an
old comrade Of President Harrison, and was attached
10 the regiment during the war. He IS now n
lawyer at Indianapolis. Speaking about the situation
in Indiana Captain Milan said The prospects Of
the Republican party In that state very bright.
All wings Of the party united in the support of
orsanzing in every county in the STATE. The cam.
paign will be opened on September by local speakers
general celebration at Ellwood ND upon the
OF the opening of large tn-patc factory. Governor
sion. Excursion trains viii be run from all points to
this pR in the % S ,,o T Sc" has
and establishment Of factories in the plate glass