The Washington herald., 1911-01-27
THE WASHINGTON HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY ~, 1911.

cial exchange between communities sepa.
rated only by short distances will strik-
ingly manifested itself. That the broaden
ing Of the sources of food sup
plies, that the opening Of the
timber resources Of the Dominion to
our needs. that the, addition to the sup
ply Of raw materials, win be limited to
no particular section does not require
demonstration. The same observation
applies to the markets which the Domin-
ion offers US in exchange. AZ an Illus
tration, it has been found possible to
obtain free entry enter into Canada for
fresh fruits and vegetables-a matter
OF special value to the South and to the
Pacific coast in disposing Of their prod
ucts In their season. 1t also has been
practicable to obtain free entry for the
cottonseed oil of the South-a most i'm
portant product with a rapidly expand
ing consumption in the Dominion.
Canada's Foreign Trade.
The entire foreign trade Of Canada in
the fiscal year 1910 was ss65. 100000 The
imports were $s7s. 900. and Of this the
United States contributed more than
SO, 100000 The reduction in the duties
imposed by Canada will largely increase
this amount and give US even a larger
share OF her market than we now en-
joy. great as that is.
The data accompanying the text Of the
trade agreement exhibit in detail the
facts which are here set forth briefly and
in outline ouly They furnish full in
formation on which the legislation recon-
mended may be based. Action on the
agreement submitted will not interfere
with such revision Of our own tariff on
imports from all countries AZ Congress
may decide to adopt.
Reciprocity with Canada must necessa-
rily be chiefly confined in its effect on the
cost Of living to food and forest prod
ucts. The question Of the cost Of cloth
ing as affected by duty on textiles and
their raw materials. SO much mooted. is
not within the scope Of an agreement
with. Canada. because she raises compare
lively few wool sheep. and her textile
manufactures are unimportant.
What the Agreement Will Do.
will cement the friendly relations
with the Dominion which have resulted
from the satisfactory settlement OF the
controversies that have lasted for . CEN
fury. and further promote good feeling
between kindred peoples. 1t will extend
the market for numerous products Of the
United States among the Inhabitants Of
prosperous neighboring country with
an increasing population and an increas-
ing purchasing power. 1t will deepen and
widen the sources Of food supply in con-
tiguous territory. and will facilitate the
movement and distribution of these food
stuffs.
The geographical proximity. the closer
relation of blood. common sympathies,
and identical moral and social ideas
furnish very real and striking reasons
why this agreement ought to be viewed
from a high plane
Since becoming a nation. Canada has
been our good neighbor. Immediately
contiguous across a wide continent with
out artificial or natural barrier except
navigable waters used in common.
She has cost us nothing in the way OF
preparations for defense against her pos
sble assault. and she never will. She has
sought to agree with US quickly when
difference have disturbed our relations.
She shares with us common traditions
and aspirations. I feel have correctly
interpreted the wish Of the American
people by expressing In the arrangement
now submitted to Congress for its ap-
provaI their desire for a more intimate
and cordial relationship with Canada.
therefore earnestly hope that the measure
will be promptly enacted into law.
WILLIAM H. TAFT
The White House. January e. 1911.