New-York tribune., 1911-09-23
Triumph Tempered by Regret.

Among the more moderate OF the tarln
reform morning newspapers the feeling of
triumph is tempered by expressions of re-
gret at the disappearance from political
life of such a stanch imperlalst as SIR
Wilfrid Laurier and by recognition OF the
fact that the victory was partly due to the
Bourassa party. These newspapers declare
they are glad that Robert l. Borden has a
majority large enough to render him indie
pendent Of Mr.. Bourassa's support.
THE Daily Telegraph" thinks it will be
a long time before the statesmen Of either
the United States or Canada propose an
other reciprocity conference.
The standard says II was a tempting
bait offered to the Dominion, and it would
hardly have been strange had the electors
succumbed to Washington's wooing. That
the effort to seduce them failed so dsas-
trously." The Standard" adds, rs elo-
cuent evidence OF Canada's pride of ma
tionslty and confidence in her own
destiny"
The Daily Mail" and some Of the other
newspapers attribute the unexpected re-
action to the fact that the Canadian peo-
pie were alarmed by the indiscreet utter
ances of American statesmen and news
papers as TO annexation. The Daily
Mail" declares that Canada has rendered
an Incompatible service TO the Empire,
and given the British people tonic in an
hour Of internal strife and depression.
Serious Danger Ahead.
The Morning Post" says: Canada has
risen noby to q great occasion. There IS
serious danger ahead, however. in the fact
that the redistribution bin is likely to
assist the reciprocity movement. 1t il
possible Mr.. Borden may avert the danger
by accompanying redistribution with q
strong programme designed TO encourage
the economic development Of the prov
inces.'
THE Morning Post" further points out
that one effect Of the elections has been
to place Ambassador Bryce in a delicate
position.
The Liberal newspapers express keen
regret at Premier Lauriers defeat, but de-
cline to believe It can have any serious
effect on British politics. They are espe-
cially concerned whether Sir Wilfrid Will
retire from politics or remain In Parlia-
ment to educate his party I'm the direction
Of reciprocity and free trade.
The Daily Chronicle" thinks il not un-
likely that a result Of the elections will he
ultimately movement on the part Of both
Canada and the United States toward low
ering their tariffs.
The weekly Liberal organ. The EcOno-
mist" also believes the rebuff will assist
the movement in favor OF lowering the
tariff Of the United States and expresses
it's sympathy for President Taft, who is
now left Ito face the electorate without a
single achievement 10 his credit"
The Pail Mall Gazette" paid a tribute TO
Sir Wilfrid and his previous work for the
empire, and says that he must hope that
the III fated chapter Of reciprocity will be
oyershadowed by the memory of his Wor-
thier and honorable achievements.
OF President Taft the paper had this to
say: president Taft, we are glad TO see,
accented Canada's message with becoming
rneekness. lie failed to effect the designed
breach I'm that imperial commercial band
reaching from England around the world
10 England again and the importance of
rupturing which he announced. Canada Is
not minded either to be annexed by her
uelghbor or 10 become a newer Of wood
and a drawer OF water
There was a slight relapse in American
securities on the Stock Exchange yesterday
morning. following the news Of the Lib
raj defeat. but prices soon recovered ana
later changes were credited TO otner causes.
William r. Hearst stated yesterday that
l.. US Leaving I'm A few hours for New
YorE where he would urge wider ap-
i,icaiion of the reciprocity principle than
was embodied in the defeated agreement
betveon the United States and Canada. lie
ADDED that n Canada does no; want reel
procity with the United States. then the
tinted States should offer similar reel
procitv advantage 20 France, Germany or
any other nation wanting them,