New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-03
CANADA FRIENDLY TO Us
Borden Denies That Hostile
Spirit Defeated Reciprocity.
WANTS CLOSE RELATIONS
Says Canadians Were Alarmed
by Proposal to Change Their
Financial Policy.

Halifax. y. s. Nov 2-Robert l.. Bor-
zen. the new Premier of Canada, declareu
in 2 speech here tonight that the result
OF the recent election. by which reciproc-
ity with the United States was defeated
was not due 10 any hostile or uniriendly
spirit on the part of the people OF cana
da to the great ncighboring republic as
had been alleged in some quarters
The occasion for Mr.. Bordens speech
was the dinner given for him by the Con-
servatives Of Halifax and Of the province
in emphasizing his point Mr.. Borden saiu'
II is desirable that any such idea. II II
exists. should be disSipated ana 9lSpeISe,
Tho reciprocity compact would nave ~
teTfered with Canada complete conuO'
OF IT'S own fiscal system ana IN MANY -
spects il was properly regarded as re
Ncrsal OF the policy which this country
had pursued for many years. Inc lana
dian people were startled and alarmed "
the idea or suggestion that two mein9e!o =
from the people. should enter INTO trSItS
which would materially alter that pohL,ttss
Moreover. the interlocking OF our tarl,e
with that of any country is undesiraDIe
from the standpoint of our financial auto"-
omy. -.
Thus the recent decision OF the Canadian
reople was i'm no respect induced by amy
spirit OF unfriendliness to the United states.
il was rather brought about ny their de,
termination 10 maintain complete contIo,
Of their own financial system ana 10 moun
thelr own destiny along the lines OF a
policy which has been pursued in TINS couT-
Try for tho last thirty years. .,,.-
Canada is an autonomous nation WiliIi
the British Empire, and is closely ana lll,
scpsrably united 10 that empire ny Ties OF
Rinshp, of sentiment and OF teaity, ny MS
ioric association and tradition. by the char,
Rcter Of It's institutions and by the Tree WIN
Of its people. BY the like ties or klnShP'
nv constant social and Colnmerclal inter-
course. by proximity and mutual respect
and good will. this country Is closely aSso-
Cisted with the United States.
Cansda'S voice and influence Shoulu III,
WAYS he for harmony and not Tor dlsCord
between our empire and the great rcpupllc'
and believe that she will always be a
bond Of abiding friendship between them.
J trust that the anniversary of one hun
drcd wears of peace Will he commemorative
IN The two countries with deep ana sol
smn sense Of national responsibility ana
that each will accept its destiny under the
splendid inspiration Of enduring and in
crcasinS friendship and good will
Fremont. Mob. Nov. 2.-"Nine-tenths of
tho PEOPLE Of this country favor the an
neyaton Of Canada" declared Champ
Clark. Speaker Of the House Of Represent
stives. i'm speech here to-day. "and
don't care who hears me say it, The
Speakers remarks concerning annexation
Of Canada caused considerable comment.
~ am willing" nc said. Ito make this
proposition: You let nc run for President
on platform calling for annexation Of
Canada. in 80 far as this country can ac-
,omplish that end. and let President Taft
run against me. opposing annexation, and
! would carry every state in the nation