New-York tribune., 1911-09-23

Reauce. Nessrs. LemieuX, Pugsiey, Mur-
phv and Oliver were reelected.
Mr. Borden will go into Office with even
more complete power than is indicated by
the mere statement Of the majority. vi
the 1872 Conservative seats only one Is held
nv a Nationalist. Henri BouTassa Iurid
srpeaIs TO the young French voters or
Quebec failed 10 secure more than Npl-
caUv enthusiastic applause from tho peo-
rle who dearly love political campaigning
The Nationalist elected had no Conserva-
tive opponent.
Tsft's Words Used with Effect.
The names Of the victorious leader and
the defeated one have not been more on
the popular tongue to-day than has that
NJ President Taft What if any, effect
the result would have on his political ca
,eer or on that Of his party was much dis
cussed. That his own often quoted WORDS
to which meanings were assigned he mas
said Nere unintended have been some OF
the most potent weapons against reciproc-
ity is generally conceded. The parting ot
the wsvs." as synonymous with the 'sev-
elance of British ties" wrought much de-
struction to the Laurier forces
Canadian milling and industrial stocks
generally we're strong to-day, with consid-
cradle price gains in several instances.
The tables showing the vote by prov
inces afforded an interesting study for
the politicians to-day. IT was noted that
the Conservative gains in the maritime
provinces were seven 10 the government
three In the grain growing and Western
provinces the government increased its
representation by only one, while The
Opposition won four new seats. Quebec
and Ontario showed the most serious
government disahection. The Opposition
gained twenty-three 10 the government
two in Ontario. end fourteen TO four IN
Quebec. Deferred elections in four dis
tricts are expected TO result in four Con-
servative gains. experience showing that
under such conditions a majority Of the
electorate prefer to have their represent
stive on the side Of the party in power.
Lsurisr Will Be Missed.
The Borden party will soon 20 into
rover. That Sir Wilfrid Laurler will
allow no techncallties TO delay the open-
Ing Of the 18th Parliament is certain.
To-day he went to ottawa from Quebec,
where last night he received the story OF
his defeat 1t is expected that he Will
retire at the earliest moment consistent
with the proper arrangement OF the large
affairs which have so lonS been under his
control That his striking figure and
strong personality will be missed in public
affairs Is certain. II IS said that he has
no definite plans for the immediate future.
several papers which most bitterly at
tackled the reciprocity agreement have
commented graciously on Sir Wilfrid as a
man and as a large asset in the councils
Of the colonies
The Liberal organs describe the Pre-
mier's defeat as little short Of national
calamity. or SIR vilfrid personally. The
Montreal Herald" tonight says:
Even in defeat Sir Wiltnd Laurler
makes ? splendid figure. His Premiership
will re forever associated In the minds OF
Canadians with Cansda's golden age. He
leaves Office with his great reputation IN
tarnished He could not have lost power
IN circumstances more honorable.
u is not improbable that the departure
of the Governor General, Earl Grey, which
was Fixed for October 6, may be deferred
for a few days, and II this is done the new
Governor General the Duke Of Connaught.
will also postpone the date OF his sailing
from England. as it is the invsriable Gus
tom for the returning and incoming Gov
ernor Generals 10 pass each other on the
ocean Earl Grey IS familiar with Cana
dian affairs, end could more conveniently
take pare in the details Of calling and in
stallins q new government.
There IS much curiosity as 10 the men 10
whom M Borden viii offer portfolios un-
der the new government Public opinion IS
agreed that George T.. Foster. former Con.
servotiye Minister OF finance; Premier
Hszen of New Brunswick and Robert
Rogers. Minister Of Public Works for Mani
tobs viii have places.
A for the reciprocity agreement, it Is
not likely 20 be heard OF again soon in tho
canadian House. Any measure Of this kind
must be introduced from the government
side and II is not probable that Mr.. Bor-
den and his followers Will make any move
In the matter.
Canadian Press Comment.
Under the heading The Ending OF
Laurier" The Gazette" says:
AS the result of yesterdays voting upon
the issue which he recommended and
messed upcn the country Sir Wilhld Lau-
Tier has iust one thing 90 Do. lie must so
20 the Governor General. offer his gna-
ton as Prime Minister and advise that Mr..
Borden be sent for 10 form Cabinet. The
Liberal government ~ more than defeated.
n Is destroyed.
There has not been such n condemnation
of o governmental party since 1875. To II all
sections contributed. The CRIMINALS VINO