The sun., 1896-02-06
CANADA TRUE TO ENGLAND.
PARLIAMENT EXPRESSES ITS LOr-
ATTY AND DEVoTION.
The Dominion Is Rendy 60 Fight EnEiand's
Battles, but sbe Wants. Also, to Live
on Terms of Amity with us -Giorify.
ing the Ties thnt Hind British Hearts.

on Terms Of Amity with us -Giorify.
ing the Ties that Hind British Hearts.
OTTAWA, Ont. Feb. 5.-Thc following resolu-
tion, moved by Mr.. Mcneil. was carried In the
Dominion Parliament to-day:
THAT In view OF tho threatening aspect Of
foreign Affairs this House desires to assure her
Majesty's Government md tho people OF the
United Kingdom of It's unalterable loyalty and
devotion to the British throne and Cons titution.
and OF It's conviction that should occasion un-
happily arise. In no other part OF the empire
than tho Dominion OF Canada would more sub
stantinl sacrifices attest the determination of
her MaJesty's subjects to maintain unimpaired
tho integrity and inviolate the honor OF her
Majesty's empire; and this House reiterntcs
the OFT expressed desire Of the people OF Canada
10 maintain the most friendly relations with
their kin.mcn Of the United Statos."
In speaking to his motion Mr.. Mcneil said
that In the United States very curious ideas
prevail concerning the political interests Of
Canadians. TIE idea appears to prevail that
the people OF Canada are desrous OF SELLING the
frst opportunity to change their allegiance from
the Crown Of England to the republic OF the
United States. and that the substitution Of tho
"Stars and Stripes" for tho Union Jack"
would be hailed with Joy.
In this respect the Views OF the Canadian peo-
pie were entirely misnpprehended. From Hail.
fax to Vancouver there was not single con-
stituency in which. II the policy OF annexation
were advocated upon tho hustnEs. the result
would not be all overwhelming defeat OF the
candidate advocating that policy. Canada he
held. was solid against 1t. although II was the
desire Of every Canadian to divide his continent
with the United States in whose magnificent
achievements on behalf OF civilization every
Canadian has almost a personal pride.
D,t 10, MI, soin p,t,t t.t.
connection rather than n political alliance with
the United States. Canadians claimed the right
TO choose between tho two. II necessity should
unfortunately arise, Canadians would do hat
they could TO protect their birthriRht as British
subjects. The people Of Canada were deter
mined to maintain the position which tho Do
minion holds as IN integral part OF the British
empire. All Canada wanted was to be let alone,
hut In an emergency she had at her back all
army and navy that was the admiration of the
world. 1t would be culrable negligence on tho
part OF Canada to ignore the fact that there Is
fowdy and irresponsible element In the United
States who might give Canada trouble. He was
sure the country would. In view Of recent events,
Justify the large approp Ration II WAS proposed
70 ask Parliament to make for equlpplnR tho
militia with new rifles and toward strengthening
the defences Of the Dominion.
Mr.. Davies. in according the resolution, re-
called the recent threatening attitude OF Ger
many and of the United States toward Great
Britain. As regards the United States, It be-
comes Canadians so to deport themselves that
no Just ground for complaint be given to their
heightors on the south. and that peace and
friendly relations may be ma intRinel.
had YET presen, led Itself although he believed il
the empire was right and Great Britain had no
colony THAI was more loyal 10 tho project than
"inssy WITH w
those OF The United States each year. The re-
to .e great re na had
diifcuit problens during. the past f,fty years.
Cannda would unite with them in promoting
regards her pol itcal status. be left to work ont
her own salvation.
The greatest assistance Canada could be 10
friendly relations with the republic tothe south.
No com animation could Withstand a com binaton
OF the AnHlo-Saxon race. combination Of the
united strength ot the great republic and Great
very the rsnd GS!
Mtiohs between Great Britain and the United
States ,a might have st3ob in serious danger had
received in England as 1t was delivered. 1t had
certainly had the effect OF awakening both
fli.ndv!. .ed executive action.
Canada now stood Ia the position OF having
would have to be u hostage for good behavior
between Great Britain and the United States
" "piIu HuSe 10 Dt Inc UOnu III UNION UetWecn
these two grent powers. Within short time
Great Britain had stood face to face with very
bu tS spr anS pusE ha e9p Ead
been shown and the active preparation
'hst sh been made 70 mset ,ms emergency
p the south. The most satisfactory result of
President Cleveands message WAS that It was
f"otinx. It had made s,rikingly apparent to the
}s"ple of the United States the results of war.
preciat'on OF American, securities had resulted
IN Losses to the people of the United States
S!most equal TO what actual war would have
Asto trouble between Canada and the United
guards was the fact that there was hardly a
family in Canada that had not brother. son,
repnba Fsas Tiene f M a
thon.Ands OF Canadians who had made their
home+ across the border, and the possibility of a
made more remote by this fact.
Canada. he regretted to say. was one OF tho
earth Her stretch Of frontier, from tne Attain
tir 70 the Pacific. could not be defended, and.
s Sd" from H hl vi Hi hst
ss Ensssd and sS iAs the sFsh
could do infinite harm to each other. Canada
a. the presen, , moment was one OF the weak est
TOO much consideration could not be given IN
the continuance of the most friendly relations
between Canada and the United States.
Bp ii, United Irra.
Mr.. Foster Government LEADER endorsed tic
resolution. and snid 1t would help to inform the
United states rs well rs Great Britain how the
people OF Canada felt on the subject.
Mr.. Lnur,er Opposition leader dilated upon
tile greatness OF England and he felt sure that
all Dritish subjects throughout the world. what
ever their nationality. would. u called upon
give their aid for the defence of tho empire.
The reho luton was unanimously carried amid
great applause
LONDON, Feb. 5.--The Daily Nrus Tomorrow
commenting upon the resolution adopted In the
Canadian House OF Commons, will say That til,
Judgment and sound political instinct showr
by the resolution VIII be hardly less welcome tc
the recipients than the loyalty and affection
which It manifesto. throughout 1t is, the NClr,
will add model message.
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