The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-12
FARMERS SAY NAY
CANADIAN SCHEME DOES NOT SUIT
THEM AT ALL

the Two Countries. But Too nisn
Price Nav be Paid-Better Treat the
Horny.Handed Citizen Right Than All
the Bowing and scraping and ConEratu-
Iating aud CouferencIne and Fine Do
InSs GeneraIly-The Conference
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE officials OK
the agricultural department are some
what concerned over the visit OF Pre-
mier Laurier Of Canada in view oe the
concessions which il Is considered proo-
able he will ask under the reciprocity
nrovision.s OF the tariff law. They are
apprehensive that the premier viii d.
rect his attention particularly TO secur-
ing a reduction OF the tariff rates on
Canada's agricultural products shipped
70 this country and are inclined 10 an
tag,nize any concessions upon these
lines. Ii is expected that concession
will be asked especially on barely ou'
t1e department officials hold tnat this
country is capable of producing It's own
barely and believe the farmers do not
want a reduced tariff on this article 10
practically the only country whose COM
petition gives them any concern. The
opinion expressed al the department
that II will De we'll for the United states
to confine its reciprocity relations wltn
Canada largely TO fish and coal, on
which of the Canada products II IS De-
lieved there might be reduction with
out especial injury TO American inter-
ests.
London. Nov. 12.-The Daily News THIS
morning argues titat the concession OF
a preferential tariff to England VIII give
Sir Wilfrei Laurier, the Dominion pre-
Inier, a powerful argument in favor of
renewed reciprocity with the United
States
SIDE ISSUES.
Washington, Nov. 11.-Secreta-y Sher-
man and Sir Wilfred Laurier, the pre-
mier Of Canada, this afternoon began
the first OF a formal series or CONFER
ences for the purpose OF bringing ABOUT
an agreement by which as many as pos
sible OF the questions now causing fric-
ton between the United States and the
Dominion of Canada may be amicably
conferences will be independent OF the
Bering sea seal fisheries conference,
which was the immediate occasion for
the Canadian premiers present visit TO
Washington.Among the causes of fric-
ton between the two countries is the
question OF ther ights OF citizens OF
either country 70 pursue business call
ings in the territory OF the other. and
the tariff question. The confidence. this
afternoon was brought by a note which
Secretary Sherman this morning sent TO
Sir Wilfred Laurier, asking him if it
would be convenient 10 the latter %
meet the secretary this afternoon, the
Canadian premier responding in the af-
firmative. The conference accordingly
began at 1:30 .. m. in the state depart
ment.
Mr. Sherman and Sir Wilf,ed were to-
gether for two hours. 1t can be stated
on authority that the discussion was de-
voted to the consideration OF the many
important questions affecting the gem
eral relations between the United States
and Canada. In such a discussion the
secretary OF state and the Canadian pre-
mier found themselves in much accord.
Mr.. Sherman ha. long favored the most
cordial relations between the United
States and Canada. having been. while
in the senate, author of several reSolu-
tions in that direction. Sir Wilfred has
been the conspicuous exponent Of the
same view in Canada II Was realized
on both hands. however, that the discus
sion now opened was not one which
could bring immediate results, as many
Of the border controversial, are OF long
standing, apd many practical difficulties
were in the way Of settlement. The pur-
pose however. was 70 approach the gen
eral subject In a spirit Of frieniliness.
and allow tnfs to develop ways and
mans for dealing with the numerous
questions relating 10 both countries,
namely, border immigration. reciprocity.
6shery rights, the galway bonding priv
ilege, e-c.
In view Of cable reports from London
stating that Mr.. Chamberlain, secretary
OF state for the colonies. in the Salisbury
cabinet, had expressed 10 Lord Aber-
deem, governor general Of Canada. strong
disapia oval Of any move by Sir Wilfred
Lsurier, looking to placing the United
Stetes on the same basis as Breat Brit
ain in tariff affairs, the matter was cali
ed TO the attention Of the Canadian min
listers. In response an authoritative
statement was made that no such dis
approval had been expressed By the i'm
perial authorities. AMI that Lord Aber-
from M-. Chamberlain or other authofi-
ty, as his lordship was with members o,
the Laurier party UP TO the time they
left Ottawa, and no mention was made
OF any such dis-pprooation from imper-
ial quarters.
THE BANQUET.
Washington. Nov. 11.-Sir WIlfred
Laurier, the Canadian premier: Si-
Louis Davies, the minister Of marine 0f
Canada. and tne other officials Rlao are
taking part in the Bsring SEA negotia-
lions, were entertained at dinner by
President Mckinley a. the Executive
Mansion tonigIt The list % guests was
confined 10 gentlemen ard incizied the
members OF the c7oinst- TIE guezts as
sembled in the Biue psrlc- shortly be-
fore o'csock. ss7e-e Presi1erf McRin-
ley met them. Escorting Premier Lau-
rier. the president led the way 20 tie pTi-
vate dining room. where ne table. sirnp-
~ Adorned win HS1i,e ca-ysauths-nu11..
vas set TIE Marine band Ess VTeseo;
and played throughout tee dinne-.
SEAL CONFERENCE OPENS.
Washington. D. 9. NO-. 1I-Presi-
dent Mckinley gave dinner at the ex-
ec1c.ve rlzEs.oa tonight tc SIR Wfkred
I4au-ier. the Canadian premier. an la
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