Evening star., 1921-12-14
CANADA DISCUSSES
TARIFF CHANGES
Speculation in Washington
Regarding Reciprocity Text
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Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OTTAWA, December .1i.-The spec
ulation which has been going on in
Washington as to the possibility Of
renewed discussions relative to reci-
procity is being discussed in Canadian
editorial columns. In some quarters
the unexpected large following that
Honorable Mackenzie King win have in
this weeks general election in Canada.
is taken to mean possible tariH changes.
During the election campaign Premier
Meighen, appealing to the country,
declared the tariff to be the only is
eve ans party r. tSa and
being waged on one issue alone.
There were other issues but Mr..
King and Mr.. Crerar both accepted
Mr.. Meighen's challenge on tariff re.
Issues. with the liberal and pro-
gressive tariff policies in mind. the
Canadian people have voted by an
overwhelming majority for tariff re-
duction.
Changes Not Likely.
Despite the above and the an
nouncements made, the chances are
against any material tariff reductions
In the first place. the course taken
at Washington with respect to the
Fordney bill does not serve as any
encouragement for material reduc-
tions in Canada. Canadian manufac-
turers insist that when practically all
the governments in the world are
keeping up the tariff walls 1t is no
time for Canada to make reductions.
There is much speculation today
among members Of Congress as.to the
possible effect Of the Dominion cleo
tions on tariff relations between the
United States and Canada says a
Washington special.
Special interest is being taken in
the situation by members Of the
House ways and means committee.
which has jurisdiction over tariff
matters. Despite the fact that Pre-
mfer Meighen. who openly advocated
high tariff for Canada, has been de-
express the view that it would be
difficult to revive reciprocity or bring
about the mutually low tariffs. Rep
resentative ". r. Green of the House
ways and means committee said the
real difficulty would be ito find
place to start" He said with United
states farmers and manufacturers
both insisting on high tariffs he did
not see how reciprocity could be re-
vived. Others take the view that if the
Harding administration is given the
broad powers it seeks in handling
I'd iiiS Tic ne" government IN Canaua
VIII be able to achieve much in keep
ing down tariff barriers by negotiat-
ing with the President.
Liberals Make No Promises.
The liberals have made no formal
promises and as their members COM
prise representatives of important in
dustrial concerns. the chances are
against any vital changes.
1t is expected that Premier Meighen
and his cabinet will resign within
the next two weeks, when the gov
ernor general will at once ask Hon.
Mackenzie King to form new min
! istry. For the first time in Canada's s
history a lady will be found in the
Canadian house Of commons. The
new member will be Miss a. c. Nc
Phail, farmer and school teacher,
who was elected as member Of par
lament for South Grey. Ontario.
The new farms party. known as
progressives, are expected to have be-
tween sixty and sixty-five members
in an administration Of cas-, and come
mostly from Manitoba, Saskatchewan
and Alberta. A unique feature is that
four out Of nine provinces. namely.
'rince Edward Island, Nova Scotia,
Quebec and the Yukon. elected liberal
candidates in every constituency