New-York tribune., 1901-11-21

would create general ruin He criticized some OF
who Immediately replied in detail TO the criticisms
Figures may lie sometimes, he said, put liars
also figure"
DEBATE ON TRADE WITH CANADA
The session tonight was devoted mainly to the
question of reciprocal trade relations with Canada
Several papers read. after which some routine
business was disposed of. and the convention
finally adjourned.
The views Of the Boston Chamber Of Commerce
the subject OF reciprocity with Canada were pre-
sented IN a paper by George P. Coppins There
was he said, logical escape from the conclusion
that Canada should be included in any general
scheme for reciprocal treaties. Our interests were
nearly touched by the future Of that country
than by the future of the South American States.
Canadians last year had bought from United States
merchants at the unparalleled rate Of $40 per capita
II an impossible trade barrier raised between
the two countries. Canada could face the changed
conditions with comparative ease for her foreign
markets established elsewhere. but with
stoppage of trade would mean the closing
down for want of orders Of thousands of American
factories and workshops We should cultivate such
a good customer. and not incur his hostility.
John Charlton member Of the Canadian Par
uament, spoke earnestly in favor Of some reasona-
BILE concessions in trade relations to meet the lid
eral treatment accorded the United States by Can
ada. Canada, he said. wanted reciprocity and free
trade in the natural products Of both countries. II
the United States wanted to retain the trade with
adequate and fair concessions for the privilege she
now enjoys Canada could not permit existing
ditions to continue.
William Irvine, of Chippewa Falls, Wis. largely
interested in .ne lumber business. discussed the
attitude of the lumber interest reciprocity with
Canada He believed that the lumber men of the
United States would voluntarily agree to the same
concession proposed by the Canadian Joint High
Commissioners, provided those who engaged in
the manufacture Of things consumed in the manu-
10 Sip1ila
ton of thei products He also discussed the prefer
entail duty given by Canada goods imported
from Greas Britain, and in closing said:
Before any negotiations for a reciprocal trade
Of that countrY Should take steps
through its legislative body to place the products
imported under the provisions Of their tariff laws
| or under the provisions Of a treaty, upon an
equality in its domestic market
W c. Barker Of New-York. offered the follow
ing. which unanimously adopted
Hon w I. Buchanan. Pan-American Congress.
| ton send cordial greetings to the Pan-American
congress and express the hope that the work Of
cial relations netween all OF the american repuo-
lies THEODORE SEARCH Chairman
| A resolution was adopted requesting that dele
gates have their home boards of trade adopt the
resolutions passed by the convention. to be sent
/ later to the Congress of the United States.
| George ]. Seabury, Of New-York, offered resolu-
tons fayoring subsidies to American shipping and
construction OF the isthnian canal but the conven-
ton was not disposed take up the question. and
Mr. Seabury. in the interest OF peace and harmony,
withdrew the resolutions. This action was cordially
| acknowledged by President Search. who said he
felt that the meeting had accomplished tho object
for which it assembled. and TO have added any
| thing would have been q mistake.
after considerable debate, motion was adopted
| releeating TO the committee resolutions all
resolutions presented and not acted by the
convention the committee TO determine the action
| TO be taken on them. The convention then ad-
| 1ourned.