The Washington times., 1907-10-29
NEED TRADE TREATY,
SAYS NOVA SCOTIAN
Canadian Governor and
Party in Washington on
His Way Home.
Pays Visit to President and
Talks of Relations of
Countries.

Gov, Duncan c. Fraser. Of Nova
Scotia, on his way home from the
jamestown Exposition. stopped off in
Washington long enough last night 70
pay his respects to the President and
TO inform him that there should be
reciprocal trade treaty between the
United states and the Dominion Of
Canada.
He spoke in glowing terms or the re-
ceItion accorded him in jamestown, and
OF the class OF exhibits shown in the
various buildings.
The governor incidentally discussed
the trade relations existing between the
United States and Canada, and advo-
cated a mutually advantageous tariff
treaty.
Found Other Market.
Canada" he said. is not kowtowing
TO any nation now. 1t did come 10
Washington a couple Of years ago, and
on bended knee prayed that a trade
treaty be arranged 1t does not have
TO do it now. Il has found other means
fof getting rid Of Its surplus. and has
demonstrated and Is showing the world
that it is not necessarily a dependent
upon the United States or other coun-
try.
while a reciprocal treaty would be
good thing for Canada, ard we are very
desirous Of one" said the governor. the
United States would benefit as much as
manufacturers moving their whole
plants to Canada? Within the past
year this British possession mas grown
wonderfully, outranking you in your
1T IS my earnest desire that these
two nations, II they honestly under
stand and honestly carry out their sym
pathies, must be the great peace ill
surance company OF the world. Their
ships and their forces on land must be
respected by all, and ii is 20 these
potent FACTORS that general good viii
Governor Fraser was accompanied by
his daughter. Miss Sarah Fraser; Mrs.
9. NJ. Coleman, and 3. W. Lincoln, Of
New York
At Exposition.
At the exposition Governor Fraser
was accorded the highest courtesies, and
his stay was marked by a great ovation
extended to him by the Virginians who
were looking forward to his visit. The
governors visit to JamestoR1I was
brought about by Mrs. clara May Cole
man. The Canadian exhibit was one Of
the best at the big show. a feature OF
which was huge pile OF great yellow
quartz. representing $4,000 in gold.
The governor called On President
Roosevelt last night before leaving for
Nova Scotia, and talked over the Cana
dian situation. The President was told
OF Canada's great untouched wealth,
and OF the possibilities in pulp forest.
lumber forests and local deposits. one
vein which has been discovered, It is
said. IS the largest single coal deposit
IN the world.
In Virgin State.
Everything in Canada is practically
IN its virgin state, and necessarily a
production greater than the home con
sumption is obtained. This necessitates
the sending OF our goods to ports Of
best advantage We cannot obtain any
trade relations with your country. and
naturally other points have been Sc
cured for trade exchange. To South
Africa, South America, Europe and
England, Canada is sending her enor-
nous trade fleet. and the commerce she
is building up viii be felt IN the United
States within a few years. "A reciprocal
treaty should be arranged between the
two countries which would be mutually
advantageous TO both, and II that is
not done we viii be at trade war until
our existence ends"
'Is the spirit OF annexation stnl
prevalent among your peOple?' the gov
ernor was asked.
''If there was any such feeling ex-
istent in Canada. and I might say there
was at one time, il certainly has been
buried long ago. It is not for me to
say, OF course. that annexation viii
never come. but II II should. II viii be
brought about by Great Britain. If she
Should ever assume TO change her policy
toward her American ward.
Her rule Of tins province has been
ideal; we don't want a separate gov
ernment. and don't believe the peo-
pie, # left 10 choose. would ask that
IT be granted to them They are salts
fed under their present conditions. and
are willing to own Great Britain as the
mother country"