New-York tribune., 1911-09-17
Refuse Bourassa a Hearing.


The intensity Of feeling was shown when
Henri Bourassa, the Nationalist leader, at
tempted to speak against the Premier at
tho Soulanges meeting and could not make
himself heard Bourassa Is a skilful speaker
and has triumphed over audiences more than
once during his whirlwlnd campaign. This
was the first time he had been unable TO
raise his voice against Sir Wilfrid.
U. l.. Borden, the Opposition leader. has
taken notable step in challenging the
Finance Minister, ". S. Fielding. the cana
dian author OF the reciprocity agreement
TO meet him I'm Joint debate at HaIifax
next Tuesday. The challenge was not ac-
cented. however, as Mr.. Fielding had an
other meeting in another part OF the prov
inec on that day. The Opposition is as
serting that Mr.. Fielding shlrkeo an
encounter and is making much OF M
Borden's challenge. The campaign asahis'
Mr. Borden is exceptionally bitter ana 'l'e
most determined efforts are being mace oS
the Liberals to defeat him III haiiiaN'
while ,b. Conservatives are equally active
4, seeking the defeat OF the Finance Min-
lister In -Shelburn. MI. borueh
Halifax majority In the past has becn 'etJ
SLIGHT. that in the last general elcct'o'
being less than 800, so that his success Is
looked upon as an open question.
William Paterson, the Minister Oh 'uS-
toms. also one OF the negotiators OF 'he
reciprocity agreement, is said to oe III u"'-
ger IN Brant, where the manufacturers are
making war upon him. lie is the on'S
member Of the Laurlev Ministry whose de-
feat is expected.
Reciprocity Moro Popular.
Liberal election managers declare thst III
spIt. Of the desperate attacks made upon
IL, reciprocity Is growing more popular ID
Central Canada. They claim that ontario
farmers will not support the alliance "hich
has been made by the Opposition leader
with the Nationalists' leader. Mr. Bourassa'
the latter being called anti British and the
champion OF the French Church. which
has long exercised strong influence In
Canadian affairs.
A final effort is being made by the Oppo-
s!tion 10 create "A stampede on the rect
proclty issue This is being done by The
circulation OF al editorial alleged to have
appeared In an American trade pupllca-
ton. saying In part: Negotiations should
without delay. be Instituted by Secretary OF
State Knox for the peaceable annexation OF
Canada: but for annexation. II It should
have TO come about. through conquest
This alleged declaration In favor OF an
noxing Canada, by peace or by conquest Is
being widely circulated throughout Canada.
II is expected TO influence many voters who
are susceptible to the cry Of loyalty. As
the day for voting draws near the Con-
servative speakers are declaring more
vigorously than ever that reciprocity means
annexation and the disruption OF the Brit
ish Empire Mr. Borden, who has been
rather moderate on this plea up TO date,
has lately come out as an outspoken flag
waver.
Betting on the result of the election still
lags, though In Ontario to-day bet was
made OF 500 to 500 that the government
will have at least 20 majority, or almost
double its majority in the last Parliament.
Halifax. y. S.. Sept. l6-Ony five days
now remain until polling in the Reciproci-
" election. September 2lst. but tho calcu-
lations OF the political parties are still
leagues apart as TO the result OF tho vote.
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