New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-23
MR.. BRYCES MISSION.
QUESTIONS WITH CANADA.
The Ambassador to Discuss Them
rith Officials at Ottazca.
10 - Trlbune Rureau.l

washington, March 22-That Mr. Bryce the
British Ambassador. who is now In New York
on hts way 10 Ottawa, goes to the Canadian
capital for the purpose of making himself IA
Fniliar with the questions at issue between the
United States and Great Britain, all of which
sre confined 10 differences growing out of rela-
lions with Canada. IS Well known. The anbas-
sador has on several occasions discussed these
questions. one Of which is of great impor-
tance in itself. but which all combined present
a fairly formidable array, with Secretary Root.
and before committing himself on any of them
he has determined 10 consult the Canadian au-
,horities. II is noteworthy. however. that the
ambassador has refrained from holding out to
this country great encouragement Of immediate
settlement Of the questions. some Of which in
yolve important private interests. and others
of which affect the national pride of the two
countries
Most Of the problems for which Mr.. Bryce
hopes 10 find a solution have been thrashed
over by several of his predecessors. no one Of
whom has been able TO devise a solution ac-
oeptabe 10 both countries. Ernest efforts were
made by the Joint High Commission to reach
some basis for trade reciprocity. but they did
not meet with success. and there is no reason
FOR looking for more satisfactory results from
a discussion OF the subject at this time. In
fact, the administration regards the arrange
rnent os reciprocal relations as. for the present
at least wellnigh hopeless.
Questions aft acting the fisheries, both the seal
fisheries and those on tho Great Lakes. present
almost insurmountable difficulties, although il
is possible THAI Mr.. Bryce with his thorough
understanding Of American affairs may prove
more successful than his predecessors proved.
Strong pressure has been brought 10 bear on
the administration 10 effect some agreement
with Great Britain whereby the treaty of 1917
may be so amended as to permit the construction
and maintenance Of several small naval vessels
on the Great Lakes. and il is regarded as pos
sible that Mr.. Bryce may be able TO prevail on
Canada TO consent TO some extension of the
listing privilege along this line
The evolution OF trade conditions makes It i'm
portant that soTs arrangement be made for the
transportation Of merchandise across the boun-
DIARIES and through the territory Of each country
in bond, and so exempt from the regular Gus
toms duties and il is understood that Mr.. Bryce
viii bring the advantages Of such a system to
the attention Of the Canadian authorities
The other questions pending, such as surveys.
the Niagara water power, etc. are generally re-
garded as OF minor Importance although It
would give great relief if all OF them could be
settled in a manner satisfactory TO both Canada
and the United States
Il viii be recalled that when the Secretary of
State made his recent visit 10 Lord Grey It was
with the hope OF engaging In a friendly discus
sion which would make for the satisfactory set
Element Of a number Of the questions at issue
between Canada and the United States. Bu..
unfortunately, Mr.. Roots visit was cut short by
illness IN Lord Grey's family. with the result
that the discussion was indefinitely postponed.
If Mr.. Bryce can reach solution OF the nu-
merous and perplexing Canadian questions
which nave long annoyed the diplomats Of Great
Britain and the United States. he viii have be-
gun his mission 10 Washington most suspicious
~ but the State Department is not disposed TO
be oVer-sanguine regarding the immediate effect
Of his visit Canada