The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-22
our RELATIONS WITH CANADA.
The Feeling mt Ottawa Concerning Presi-
dent HnrrIs0u'- Messnge.

OTTAWA. Ont, June 2!.-Fresiicnt IEarrison's
message to the Senate regarding the recent
conference at Washington in crrtain quarters
here has aroused alarm over the possibility Of
tho threat Of retaliation against Canada being
carried into effect. The Hon. Mackenzie Bow
ell, who. in company with Minister OF Finance
Foster. attended the recent Washington con-
ference. said tonight that he regarded the
Presidents message IA fair representation of
what occurred. AS to the threat OF reta liation.
he coUld not believe that any such measure
would be carried out by the United States. Iie
commended that there was no discrimination
against citizens Of tho United States in the use
OF tho Dominion canals on terms of equality
MS clearly stipulated In tho Washington treaty.
although there was discrimination against
United states Iotts in favor OF Can madam ports.
American vessels enjoy the uso of the
Canadian canals on forms OF equality with
Canadian registered vessels. although Cana
dian vessels do not enjoy the same, privilege
In consideration OF tho concession made to
citizens OF the United States in the use, Of tho
mcnt agreed t. virgo uIon tho state Govern
mcnt the use o! the state canals 70 Canadian
citiaems. Which. however. has been productive
OF no such CONGO sion tn Canada.
In the Senate to-day Premier Abbott In re-
rly to Senator Scott. said that he had intended
making Il statement MS 70 the result OF tho re.
cont conference Mt Washington. but in view Of
tho desI tches received from Washington to-
day he would delay making any announce
mont until lie had nm opportunity OF more
fully locking into the text Of President Jlar-
MONTREAL. June ol.-Presidcnt Harrsons
message recommending retaliation upon tho
Dominion for Its persistent denial Of the rights
Of American citizens in connection with the
navigation OF Canadian canals has created
great alarm In business G. relies here. The Grand
Trunk and Canadian Pacific are especially
Interested In the matter. as retalia-
tory policy would strike most directly
at the Railways. The Railways have sent in
structions TO counsel mt Washington to watch
closely for any news, and every possible In
fluencc will be brought to bear to prevent my
rctalintory measures. The Government sup
porters rdicule tho proclamation, and say that
IL is simply game OF blum on the part OF the
PRESIDENT who wishes 10 pose az the champion
of American rights on the owe Of the election.
A special cable to the Starto-night from Lon
don saga: Your correspondent saw tho
Hon. Charles II. Tupper this morning ut the
foreign Ofice where he Is busily, engaged In
tho Behring Sea matter. On being Interviewed
on tho subject. Mr.. Topper rdiculed the idea
that Canadians would be alarmed at President
iIarrison's threats, He, denied that Canada
disseminated against United States vessels.
They we're treated Just the same as
Canadian vessels. The matter was discussed
AT the recent Washington conference, but with
out waiting for Canada's reply President dar-
rl,on FASTENED t. Congress WIN threaais
mere political trick"