The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-01

United States. the twentieth century belongs
to Canada. Yes. gentlemen. this Is the stitnn
! 4atiRg faith of the people whom | represent
Any idea of the possible annexation of Canada
by the United States Ia secuted by MS as az
impossibility as great as you would regaro
the annexation Of the United States by Canada
Canada. animated aud inspired by au
Astounding and all pcrvading national senIl
/ ment. which you gentlemen will respect
because 1t il n characteristic of yourselves
not only believes in her magnificent destiny
but has also the audacity to believe that abe
has had some considerable part in the making
Of the United States.
CkNADA's GIFTS TO US.
Recently a distinguished party Of your
geological experts came to Ottawa, and these
American historians who study only origina
! records told .us that the iron ore which has
so largely contributed TO your industrial
pros pcrity. rho diamonds which are being
found IN various parts Of the United States
and the soil which has given fertility 10 the
States of New England and TO the valley of
the Mississippi all came from Canada. The
wealth which Canada has been slowly but
surely aCcumulatinG for millions OF years
in our Lalrcntian mountains was trans
ported on the stately chariot of q glacial drift
from out Of the bountitul lap of our rich
Dominion and generously given by Canada
to the people of The United States. And not
only has Canada given you her land and iron
ore, she has lent you the even greater assist
ancc of n strong and strenuous people by
whose labor and energies these great assets
have been turned to profitable account.
Your last census showed that 1921. 900 OF
Canadian born and of Canadian descent have
found happiness and a home in your grea t
republic. Gentlemen. II n v~aluator were to
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ore and Of the 800, 900 Canadian men and
women given YOU BY Canada the amount
would reach n figure startling even to this
great city. accustomed though it be to the
consideration Of colossal and swelling eSti-
mates.
Let me quote you one more instance to
show that. although Canada and the United
States are ruled by different constitutions.
the beat which proceeds from the one great
Anglo-Saxon heart which is common TO w
both makes itself felt in all our veins.
At a time when the Dominion of Canada
boastcd but half her present population.
before the political and railway foundation
OF her future greatness had been laid. so great
was the sympathy felt in Canada for the
blue coats of the North that 10000 young
Canadians left their homes. and their work
and marched to your assistance in order that
they might help you in your hour OF struggle
TO achieve your national unity.
The facts to which have referred are
sufficient TO explain the undytnE and heart
felt interest which is felt in Canada in every
thing that cOnduCes to the higher life Of the
United States. and II Canada can proudly
claim that she has been privileged to lend
a hand to tlIe building up Of the Upited States,
she is also conscious that there is not a day
on which she does not ieel~tiie influence OF
the example, guidance and inspiration OF tho
United States.
p. And now, gentlemen, may I say the more
we see of Americans the better we shall be
pleased.
All we want l. "to know each other better
than We do. and to help each other a. much
az We can. If Canada can n any time help
the Uniled States in any direction which will
improve the conditions Of life for your people
she will consider it a blessed privilege to be
allowed TO render that assistance, aud feel
sure that the people Of the I nited States
will also be only too glad to assist us In our
struggle toward the realization Of high ideals.
and toward the attainment of a nat ional char
acter distinguished by the fulness with which
the principles of fair play. freedom and duty
shall be applied by the people OF Canada 10 the
various occupations OF their lives.
just as Canada is proud to think that ., $780,
900 of her stock is bringing vigor and strength
10 your republic. 40 feel sure you will be
plpttSpu llHI III ever increasing HOW VI your
people into the Dominion will. by the addition
of the character. experience and energy
which they will bring to our country con-
tribute TO its greatness.
Will. SETTLE ALL DISPUTES. .
There are several questions outstanding
between the Dominion of Canada and the
United States. which have been left open too
long and which call Tor settlement. Both
governments desire to take advantage OF the
opportunity which the present feeling of
amity between the two countries affords.
and ! am persuaded that the hearts of the
two people Oh both sides OF the frontier viii
be glad when their respective governments
have given effect to their desires.
II is the proud mission of the Anglo Saxon
race to maintain in advance the cause of
civilization throughout the world. England
thankfully recognizes your desire to CO.
operate with her in this beneficial work, and
the knowledge that the stars and Stripes and
the flag of England stand in the gateways of
the world, az on these walls. their varying
Colors dFaped together. fold within fold, az
the joint emblems of freedom. righteousness
and duty. and If | may quote the language of
one of the most eloquent speakers that ever
used our mother tongue.
Forming In Heavens ~light.one arch OF peace"
may mike us all proud, first, that we have
a Dig duty 10 perform TO tne WOTlu, ana
secondly. that so long al We are true to each
other and to ourselves VT shall have the
strength as well as the will to accomplish the
noble purposes of our Iojnt and splendid
destiny.
ROOT DDS HIS PRAISE.
Then Elihu Root rose TO fill a par Of the
space where the big Englishman had stood
and said;
lam glad to welcome Lord Grey forhim-
self, because before the Governor General
of Canada we know him FOR a fitting repre-
sentative of the continual development, in
the old home of the race, of the qualities
the possession of which we most admire in
our fathers and the continued possession
of which is the greatest assurance of our
own prosperity and greatness.
e SIN himself he has the greatheartedness
and practical sense which has made England
great. He appreciates what a good infu-
ence on a family it is to have the benign
face Of Franklin looking down on it. For
we believe that Franklin's influence wrought
out the character which brought his portrait
home to his own beloved Philadelphia.
The traditional policy of the United
States forbids alliances with foteign coun-
tries. Yet every lawyer knows that the
seal on a contract is Of little value unless
the intention of both parties is sincere
and that the sincere purpose of both parties
to do the.things to which the contract might
relate is as effective as a contract might
be. In the sincere and noble intention