Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
OPINIONS IN CANADA
President Informed About Sen
timent on Reciprocity.
RATIFICATION COUNTED ON
George P. Smith From Alberta at
the White House.
CONFERENCE HELD WITH LOEB
Appointment of Appraiser at New
York Discussed-Effort for
Morse and Walsh.
RATIFICATION COUNTED ON
CONFERENCE HELD WITH LOEB

President Taft today talked Canadian
reciprocity with number of callers. in
Guiding Representative Mann of Illinois.
Representative Mccall of Massachusetts
and George p. Smith, a Canadian member
Of parliament from Alberta province. Mr..
Smith has been to Bermuda for q rest
and is now on his way home. He Is
editor and owner Of two Canadian news
papers, and in close touch with sentiment
throughout Canada. His interview with
the President was cordial one. Mr..
Smith told the President that there was
little doubt of the ratification of the reel
procity agreement by the Canadian par
Lament when the question is put to a
vote, but he admitted that sentiment was
terrificalIy aroused for some weeks fol-
lowing the speeches Of Champ Clark and
others limiting at annexation of Canada
to this country.
The opposition to the government made
use of the speeches to incite the voters
generally, and charged that the ultimate
outcome OF the agreement would be an
nexation. This aroused the country to a
high pitch of excitement, and the gov
eminent was somewhat embarrassed, al
though having a safe majority in parlia-
ment.
There is no limit to the time for the
Canadian parliament to remain in session,
but it will surely adjourn about the last
Of May. Mr.. Smith said, 50 that Sir Will
frid Laurier and other prominent Cam
adams may attend the coronation of King
George in London. Unless the opposition
in parliament succeeds in filibustering
against the reciprocity agreement until
time for adjournment. Ii will be ratified
before that time. 1t is not the purpose
of the government majority i'm parliament
to delay vote upon the agreement until
after the American Congress has acted.
but vote will be taken when it is pos
sible to dO,so.
Mr.. Smith. referring to the situation
in Canada, said: NO; opposition to the
proposed arrangement is not growing
in Canada. The manufacturers and
capitalists have shot their bolt Be-
ing highly organized they were able
to start a dangerous agitation on short
notice. while it took some time for the
rural districts to be heard from. Pub
lie meetings are now being held
throughout the country, and the result
leaves no doubt that the Canadian peo-
pie are in favor of the agreement. II
it were not for foolish talk of annexa-
ton and loss of Canadian nationality
the agreement would have been rati-
fled by Canada long ago. The Canadian
people are intensely loyal and would
never move in any direction that would
threaten their nationality or British
connection
New York Appraisership.
William Loeb. jr., collector of the port
Of New York, was a guest of President
Taft at luncheon today. The President
talked to Mr.. Loeb about political condi
tons in New York and the appointment
Of a successor to George Wanamaker. who
resigned a few days ago as appraiser of
the port Of New York. The position left
vacant by the resignation is one Of the
best in the government service. The
President will consult Senator Root about
the appointment before it is announced.
Efforts for Morse and Walsh.
Attorneys for Charles W. Morse and
John r. Walsh, the millionaire bankers
serving sentences in federal prisons for
bank wrecking. have rushed to the city
in the hope Of changing the mind of
President Taft about not acting upon the
petitions of these two men for pardon.
Senator Cullom went to the White House
today with George R. buckingham. the
Chicago attorney for Walsh. The Presi-
dent sent word to Mr. Buckingham that
if he wanted to discuss the matter with
the latter he would send for him. Rev.
Francis NJ O'Brien Of Bath. Me-, the
town where Morse promoted many OF
his big financial schemes, called on the
President today to urge further consid-
Grafton of the petition in behalf OF the
New York fnancier. The President did
not hold out much hope for Morse.