New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-14
SIR CHARLES UPPER TALKS.
HE GIVES HIS VIEWS on THE CANADIAN
CANAL SYSTEM, THE BOER WAR
AND OTHER INTERNA-
TIONAI, INTERESTS

Few persons south of the ST Lawrence River
realize what tremendous results will follow the
recent Improvement of the Canadian canals" said
Sir Charles Upper yesterday afternoon TO a Trib-
une reporter. The former leader Of the Conserva-
tive party of the Dominion seated In the lobby
of the Holland House, just before starting for the
o'clock train for Montreal. He said he had come
10 this city on private business after months
stay in England and the Continent. Much of this
time he had spent at the baths at Wiesbaden for
his wifes health. He left Liverpool a week ago
last Friday by the Allan Line for Montreal and
then had come here after only day in that city.
Why has Canada, in contrast with this State
had such success in the Improvement of her
canals?" was asked.
Nature the answer. Canada is pos
sessed Of great natural waterways. such as are
found, believe. in no other country in the world
These waterways can easily be utilized for canal
purposes wherever il is necessary. at small ex-
pense. The undertaking which has just been ac-
complshed establishes a minimum depth Of four
teen feet all mitre stills Accordingly we now
have a water course about twenty-four hundred
miles long. extending from the mouth OF the St
Lawrence River TO the head OF the Great Lakes.
This Improvement Is expected 10 result In ire
mendous benefits only 10 the agricultural dis
tTct Of the Canadian Northwest, but TO the North
western States OF the United States and the cities
Of Chicago. Milwaukee. Duluth and your other
great lake ports. Your ships will be able 10
this great exit to the ocean and TO European
ports equal terms with ships. l have no
doub, that 1t will have a certain effect your
grain carrying railroads which tap the North
west district and empty their cargOes on steamers
at your Atlantic ports. Il Will be found much
cheaper 10 utilize canals; first, because water
is cheaper than land transportation. and, second
because there need be no reloading.
"As the canal system only accom-
pIished last season and has only been in operation
suits can on1y bc fGrecasted, ss t-have inst at
tempted 70 do Nevertheless capital is confident
OF a great Increase OF export trade through this
being constructed 70 supply the carrying service
ana Will accommodate me greatest tonnage posi-
BILE. with the least amount Of draught
While you were IN England. what opinion did
you form In regard TO the Boer WARP
The Boer war said the Canadian statesman.
jet was exhilaratiug one, is only ques-
ton Of time. In time. England viii win out in
The delay mat has attended British arms only goes
10 show the strength OF few troops hghtlng on
SO in ancient Wales and Scotland. and Is 50 to-day
Is there iikeiy to be future trouble in England
No was the ready answer. England must
was found one of the easiest and most equitable
WAYS % obtaining II. The owners OF English coal
mines have been making tremendous pronts, ana
can AFFORD to pay the tax
purchasing English steamship hnes?"
That is ONLY a business proposition" replied the
Canadian If Mr. Morgan wants more ships and
as he pIeases. did not see Mr.. Morgan while
ABROAD broad l,,.,od,o,, Pacific ba affected bv the
Northern Pacific Burlington-Cnion Pacific compi-
cation ,., 49,. .h, ,,,,
tfu interests have lost control of the Northern
PaCidc What will be the outcome cannot tell
Sir Charles has now been Out OF SanaHiam POICeS
since last November. when ne puouciy announces UNI
his intention TO retire He was long the leader o.
the conservative party and has spent nfa s fHr
eighty years old next July