The Detroit times., 1911-09-09
LAURIER PLEADS
FOR RECIPROCITY
IN WINDSOR
Eloquent Advocacy Of Trade Pact
Features Canadian Prsmier's Ad-
dress-Flays Foes For Rails
ing Annexation Boyle. i
City, asily Decked With Flsg., H.
tends Warm Grssting to Domin-
ion Statesman.

Red. neckties and boutsnniers Of rsd,
carnations hared forth on every side.
In the streets OF Windsor, Saturday
morning. In, honor Of the visit Of the
premier or Canada. Sir Wilfr1d Laur-
Ter, who arrived over the Grand
Trunk, In his private Car. at 10 o'clock.
eastern standard time. Red II the
color OF the Liberal party OF Canada
and the red carnation Sir wflfrid's
own flower. and the premier, az be
stepped from his car to enter wait
Ing automobile, wore the scarlet blos-
som In the lapel of his black morning
outaway coat and red Ascot tic
could be seen above the white edged
black vest. The thick silvery hair
was topped with q black derby. as be-
fitting the morning hours, instead or
the high silk hat 90 familiar In his
published pictures.
A throng OF Windsor Liberal poll
ticians and citizens generally had
gathered on the railroad platform to
welcome Sir Wilfrfd, and as the pre-
mier issued from the rear door Of the
private car. q mighty shout went up
and hearty cheers were given him
He seemed much pleased with the
heartiness Of the reception, and a. he
lifted his hat In acknowledgment he
smiled and said a few courteous words
OF thanks to those standing beside
him.
Essence o. courtilness.
Sir Wilfrid il the very essence OF
courtllness and courtesy, and NO
strain or stress Of political speech
making or pressure Of time causes
him to forget those little nicetiee OK
manner and speech. for which he u
famous. and which have earned Tor
him the reputation OF being the most
polite and most poliskeI gentleman
in the Dominion.
Surrounding Sir Wilfrid, as he de-
.scended the platform, were the Hon.
George p. Graham, minister OF rail-
ways: DR.. p. A. Dewar. Liberal candi.
| date for North Essex: A. H. Clarke.
lK O.. Liberal candidate for South
Essex: Charles Montreufl. president
or the North Essex Liberal associn'
ton. and G. L. Barker. editor OF the
| Windsor Record and secretary OF the
reception committee. In the crowd
were several old men, lifelong Liber-
ala and ardent admirers OF Laurier.
HThey pressed around him wishing him
success In the campaign. One veter-
an. tall and erect, In spite OF snow
white hair and long white beard,
grasped Sir Wilfrid's hand and a.
sured him OF the loyalty OF the party.
and declared that only caihmity
could keSp Sir wilfrid from victory:
ssWeli. my friend" replied SIT VIII
frid. In his soft voice, ana Win !.
twinkle IN his ere. this world % fuii
| of trouble"
cir WIIfrid Looks Ft.
Sir wlifrid looked az mt as . ma
die" His complexion was fresh. ni.
eyes clear, and his step hent anu
firm. There was no suggestion apouI
| his perfectly groomed person ana ~.
alert. kindly face Of the strain on .
political campaign. or OF worr{ ~.
tha poasible outcome. Sir Whfno
looks courageous and inspires conn
dence. and In his calm. perfectu com
nosed way. finpfesses those, about nm
Fth.t ha Mas no fear OF what thP woria
holSs in store Tor him. He connment'
"a upon the beauty Of the day ana tne
lh-ght sunahine and drew oeep
1hrseths as though he were giao -
~ ,n mia world despite Il being fuii
- troubIe and political uncertainty.
lCarsss.inr himsel ITO be almost ~
oars oid sir Wiifrid does not look
within 20 years OF II.
Accompanied by Mr. Granam, ,,,..s M
Dewar and Mr.. Clarke. sir With. wu
was driven about Windsor ana W..
srviIle by Gordon McGregor. manasef
~ the Ford Motor Co.. OF Walkerviiis,
I'm Mr.. McGregor's automonile. N
moon he returned to his private os'
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