The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-31
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and he expresses his Views freelv In regard to
tho relations Of tho United States and Canada.
Tie was the Crown Attorney who was recently
reouested to resign by Sir Oliver Mowat. the
Ontario Premier. on account OF his views.
The correspondence on tho subject was pub
lished in THE Sun. Since tho publication Of
tho correspondence Mr.. Myers hns heard
nothing more from the Government. but he
expects to be relieved from his office after the
vacation. His dismissal has not decreased his
nrdor In favor OF political union. He has been
in conference here with number OF his
friends and no says that vigorous rropa-
ganda In favor Of political union will be COM
menced soon. A provincial organization has
been formed In Ontario. with j. NJ. White. q
former prominent Tory editor. as Secretary.
md It will begin active work in September.
When asked why he favored an annexation
policy for Canada. Mr. Myers replied: I'VE
nre not nnnexationists. 1t Is because l am
opposed to annexation that l an In favor OF
political union. am opposed to the anneSa-
ton that has been going on for tho last
quarter OF n century and Is increasing as
time progresscs-tho annexation to tho states
Of tho most promising OF our citizens. 1t
scoms to me that Sir oliver Mowat aud his
friends arc the real annexationists. To keep
up political connection with imperial Europe
they are ready to sacrifice our young people.
There is n wido difference between nnnexa-
ton and political union. We arc now In tho
position of an annexed colony. England
conquered tho country and annexed 1t with
out consulting the wishes OF Canadians. The
term annexation in connection with Canada's
relations to the United States arose at tho
conclusion OF the civil war. when. angered
by Caradas supposed friendship for tho Con-
federacy and by the raids made from Cana
dian soil. tho Northern States threatened to
annex us forcibly. The term annexation i'm
plies enforced servltude. No one thinks OF
such thing now. and 1t Is misapplication OF
the term to arply it to the entirely different In
IS that at tn Gsre
shall he. a treaty Of union: they propose a
union fair and honorable. no more humilat-
United states. In yieH, of the vast numbers
and strength of the American, people and
am satisfied that most generous terms can be
made with them. such terms would BIO mat
onsh saf s,wcn the 10 en
atives of the two countries Anything
that would sav9r OF bargain or sale
terms OF the union. in my. opinion. should be
the assumption Of the nntiona! debt Of Canada.
Lawrence waterways suiilsi"n, to permit ocean
vessels to ascend to Fort William. II tho farm
srf at K
Toronto; and other inland ports. it would give
a marvellous impetus to Canadi ian industry,
entail Tie 'SiSsa Of fI the Ha ms
but no, ono proposes such an otlitcration.
nation took the name of Great britain but tho
two countries retained their original names.
When Austria ana ii1 9 We're united d. the
Hungary. Nothing would prevent the new
nation created by our union with our southern
States and Canada Uf course great deal has
been made OF the loyalty cry. Our contention
ton n to our own people instead Of love for
mere, CONNECTION with Great Britain; 1t
MTd lie sh thnt t. f0pyf ice the csDn
ccItion Of loyalty. There would be no
difficulty whatever had they not been
iiei HAT loyalty S consists INSISTS Of the retention Of
british connection, even ut the ri sacr!nce 81
shown that loyalty should consist OF a desire
TO promote the interest Of their own country
and OF themselves. Political union with the
Canada. / consider union Inevitable. The
political history of Canada for the past twenty.
ofthe Canadian people to dodge the inevitable.
Confederation was an evidence OF this attempt
ing Of tie Canadian Pacific Hallway at cost
tween Nova Scotia aud British Columbia in; in;
policy n;'''; Of the ConseryatiSes and the
are NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the same feeling There
are few Canadians who DO not Delieys that
union with tho United states is our ultimate
it as long, as they can. After they have ex;
harsted their ingenuity to a"od it. they will
undercurrcnt of feeling in favor OF it even in
the Province of Ontario. There are scores OF
on nS II ito svor
Why are there not more public manifesto,
tlons Of this feeling? An Eng!shman has said
liSh in intelligence but is far inferior in point
Of courage. That is true. and it explains why
the current benerth. The feeling is most
prevalent among the farmers AMI retail mer-
rMnn "f Il sn Tnd %m"n 4s the the
manufacturers. Men NJ the latter class. who
are confident Of their strength. would be
wa, ~ "ssnfod 10 them The S boeVers
the movement arc by no means limited
many conservatives who are In. favor OF
poli,icarnnion. although PROBABLY the strong.
IRON born nnd Bred wth
ton fiist and always to British connection.
In addition 70 this. the Conservative pnrty, is
in rover and ths party in power. whether Me-
posed to let matters rest as they are The ma
| jorty .! nntirc Eng!ishmen are inclined to
ad Ii" sttes un2%
| LEFT England to seek their fortunes elsewhere
Sir Oliver Mowat the little Premier Of On
tHrio WIG vas kmi:lted f"Genty th by Vneeht
| forces in Canada. and he is carrying on an ac;:
| tive warfare against all who are in favor or
closer, relations, between Canada and the
! United states. It has been announced that
Mr.: Edward Farrer: the ahlest newspaper
writer in the Dominion. has severed ms G2n,
Liberal organ Of which he has been editor for
several years. Mr.. Farrer has always been
strong sympathizHr with tho states. and ar,
| ing the In ST Canadian elections became Wluoly
Known On account Of being charged with trea-
son .lty the late SIR John ~, Mac chia,
ssi'itorial writer for tho GSJ.. and has
been advocating closer relations between
Canada and tho States. II i references to Sir
Oliver, Mownt have not always been enc OF t tie
explanation 81 tho cnus." of Ms r"signatltoIn On
About sin. weeks ngo the directors OF the
Gloi. and Sir Oliver owat VIC say ann roxs
anil they refused to get rid Of me. The news
OF It came to my ears. and after some consid-
GRAFTON decided it was not fair to the dlrec-
tors. who had defended me 50 stoutly: that my
In their relations with tho only man who has
anything In tho shape Of patrnpage to give; 50
| hnndni in IN v resignation. They objected at