Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-26
THE CASE OF CANADA.
The Retaliation Of This Governments May
Go Much Further.

W Ahis oONern"eut may
Go Much Further.
One thing demonstrated beyond a doubt by
the latest Canadian correspondence is that this
country does not intend to be trified with by
Canada. The general comment on the letter
written by Secretary Of State Foster is that it 10
strong and to the point and is q suitable re-
sponse to the extremely arrogant and impudent
communication from the British representative
on behalf of the Canadian government. The
policy of this government from this time for
ward in dealing with Canada is we'll defined.
The minimum measure Of retaliation only has
as yet been resorted to. What has been done
does not bar more aggressive and damaging
retaliation il there ia a necessity for it.
NO MORE IMPosITIoNs TO BE TOLERATED.
1t may be accepted by Canada as settled that
this country viii tolerate no more impositions
nor the longer continuation OF those now in
operation without full and proper resentment
There is no intention to enter into jingoism;
there is no purpose to interfere with the
domestic affairs Of Canada or Great Britain,
but it is proposed to stand strictly our
rights and to compel them to be respected. If
it comes to be necessary to erect an impene-
trable wall between the United States and
Canada it will be done. 1t is regarded as not
improbable that Canada will not hesitate to
violate any or all Of her treaty obligations to
the United States and there is a very clear un-
ders<anding that this will result in cutting off
of all the privileges Canadians enjoy by the
generosity OF this country. The St. Lawrence
may be closed against American vessels and
any burden that is possible may be imposed
upon American commerce with Canada by
Canadian action, but the injury that can be
done us in this way is regarded at Washington
as slight compared to the retaiatory measures
which may be adopted by the State Depart
ment.
TO STOP TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS IN BOND.
1t is probable that at no very remote period
the retaliation by this country will be extended
to the transportation of goods in bond across
this country if Canada maintains her present
attitude. The threat contained in Mr. Her.
bert's letter that Canada will not cease her dis
elimination against the United States IL the
Presidents proclamation is enforced Is ex-
tremely offensive to this government. and 1t is
felt that Canada ought to remember that while
the Canadian Pacific railroad is one Of the
strongest in the world now it would be worth
very little if the outlet for its commerce through
the United States should be cut off. There is
no privilege enjoyed by the United States
through the courtesy of Canada which is of as
great value as this Of the transshipment Of
goods In bond which we permit through our
territory. Canada is, to large extent, a sap
per on this country for her subsistence and is
an Improbable well q diagreeable neigh
Dor.
NO DESIRE FOR ANNEXATION.
There is no desire on the part Of the United
States government for the annexation OF that
province, with its debts, and the present outlook
is rather toward a breaking off Of all relations
rather than toward any bonds Of closer COM
mercial intercourse. Those best informed on
the subject say that Canada will be practically
helpless once deprived Of the privileges en-
joyed through this country. Her population
instead Of increasing by a normal percentage
is less than one-third what it should be, and she
would be in very bad condition If compelled
to rely on her own resources.