New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-08
Dremier's Telling Arguments for
ratification of Agreement
with America.
M CHANCE OF ANNEXATION
o,rvention Would Increase Trade
Ideal Relations with United
States Outlined-National
Resources Unframed.

...~.- commended 70 Canada IN the
-, IF commons to-day by Sir Wilfrid
-..-is- Prime Minister OF the Domin-
- IN the first speech which he has de
800 IN the reciprocity debate. His
,a.,.s against annexation and for good
.,latiors we're especially emphasized.
=. was once the conviction Of every
american Presid NJ. he asserted. that
r.,,da should become a part Of the
,.,i,ed states. Although II was fatter-
- bo said. to American pride that the
IT. of the republic should extend
..e~ the whole continent. he urged that
- neighbo-s should remember that
canadians vei born under the same
g, as the ancestors Of the American
reonle flag under which Americans
-, have suffered oppression, hut which
. canadians had been and was now
more than ever the emblem Of freedom.
~ YOU have founded nation on sep
srstion from Britain" he said. 'remem-
bsr that We canadians have set our
hearts upon building a nation without
se,aration. and in this task We are far
s5,snced The blood which flows in our
veins Is as good as yours. and II you are
sproud people. though We have not your
,unbers. We are as proud as YOU. and
-s,ber than part with our national ex-
,s,epce we would part with our lives
The Prime Minister'S speech is re-
ssrded in political circles as the most
important utterance on the subject
which has been made on the Canadian
side Of the line The interest with which
f. vas expected was shown by crowded
galleries and by the fact that scores
we're unable 20 gain admission. Among
the auditors the organized farmers Of
Canada were represent by James
Rover president Of the Canadian Coun-
Gil Of Agriculture and Frederick Mac
kenzie its secretary. Lady Gre. wife OF
the Governor General Of Canada. occu-
Ned seat on the floor Of the House.
Views on Relations with America.
The Premiers remarks were received
with most approving demonstrations.
Describing his ideal OF the relationship
between the United States and Canada.
Sir Wilfrid said
There perhaps may he spectacle
robler than that NJ a united continent-a
spectacle which would sstound the world
By lis novelty and grandeur. a spectacle
Of two peoples living side by side. sepa-
rated only by an invisible line. with not
-
on either side. with no armament one
against the other but living in harmony.
IN mutual confidence and with no other
rivalry than a generous emulation in
commerce and the arts Of peace. To the
Canadian people 7 would say that II II
is possible for US 70 obtain such relations
between these Two Young and growing
nations Canada will have rendered to
Old England. the mother Of nations. nay,
70 the whole British Empire, service
unequslled in its present effect and still
more I'm rs fsrreaching consequences"
The Premi-rs speech in part follows:
q think ! can venture the assertion
that The polio, involved in the agreement
has me-. with the enthusiastic approba-
ton Of the majority OF the Canadian
people am perfectly aware that the
policy has mo-, been universally accepted,
and has met In some quarters-rather
unexpected quarters. ! must say-rather
Stubborn opposition. II is well known
tct that an orgs nization has been Gre
sted IN Montreal and Toronto 10 fight
his agreement 7 do not underestimate
'he importance NJ such 4 movement or
no men a. the head Of A. Yet I do not
mink there is cause for alarm in the
agreement II IS q wonder 20 me that
there should ne any objection ~ all FOR
~ have now achieved relations with
cur ne'ghoors which an parties in Can
''a have been seeking for the last forty
vars
Prosperity = Reason for Action.
WIZ is the cause or the change Of
a'n'ude or tho other side Of this house?
he on't reason given is that Canada
Today IS prosperous as she never WAS
before II canada we're still in the po-
'1on D. which this government found
10 ls9s, when Ne took Office with in
''s'rr s'agnaut and with agriculture
1hTemunerstive 7 have no doubt that
Today the policy We are proposing
would 5e received with favor. and. in
'''c Tth ezultation by all But now
We sra told by our opponents to fold
0lr arms and let well enough alone.
Is this Canada or is it China The
-'inese have left we'll enough alone for
'ol' thousand years They invented
s'hpo"der and the compass and used
"'ltner Arc We 70 adopt this Chinese
poAcy' 40 this is Canada. and we
snail have 10 70 on whether the Opposi-
'a Wit follow or not We will drag
''tln on. even against their will. our
'oIcr is % advance.
we arc above all. an agricultural
PEOPLE our object to-day is to open
',e ooor 70 the American market and
''a" We be told that because such an
Management is 20 go into effect and
0shadian vegetables. cereals and fruits
oe eaten free OF duty by the Ameri-
people 81 viii Do all over with the
a"aoian Federation. and even the Brit
Empire viii reel upon its foundation?
us disregard these freaks Of unrea-
Jung panic. All that we ask IS TO
y''ain Tor the Canadian VINO works in
.''' helds the best possible remunera-
ION for IBIS labor
No Fear c. Less % Trade.
F "iifrd denied the claim that the
e'eement would divert Canadian trade