Year: 1879

which IL may be somewhat embarrassing TO conduct
negotiations and to bring out results that will be suit
able in all respects to the relations which our
government holds to that of Great Britain
aud suitable to what may be the local
and provincial interests of the Dominion
1t is enough to say this subject that it is impos
sible to suppose that any NAL adj de-
lays or any IN the negotiations can ever
at all disturb the general and peaceful and
respectful relations between the two governments
t'Hear. hear!"-loud applause.) Each has for the
other that respect which power always begets, and
between them there is that closer which
from community OF language, of literature, of re-
igi0n OF historical traditions; Of al that makes up
portion OF their affairs under modern civil
izstion. that portion which is cared for by
you left us and as you know now. really think and
act if they not made for government, but gov
nation that sentiment that practical development
of civilization, follows at after our
progress. In England. with ruling classes. with
distinctions of rank with the throne with the peer
age. with the clerical establishment. the British
people after all make Themselves known and felt
every where in that proportion that the government
whatever its form, whatever its spendors whatever
its powers was made for the people aud not the
people for the government Applause)


FISHERIES QUESTION.


You have very justly attributed to my predeces-
sor, Mr.. Seward, great part emitting him to the
gratitude Of the people OF England. a. well as to the
gratitude of the people OF his own country for his
skiful management Of the relations between the two
nations during the dark night of our civil war, and
ia all those relations indeed. his benevolent diplo-
macy prevailed. and finally succeeded in bringing
about between the two nations solu-
but for that solution might saSe DISTURBED
their peace for many years. mean the grievances
growing out of the Alabama dithculties--snd gave
signal instance both of forcthought aud q benevo-
lence, and philanthrophy that had seldom been
equalied In the history Of American affairs. The
Of the commissions which grew out Of the Treaty Of
Washington mean the Halifax Commission-has
since determined that question in the judgment Of
the commission. The matter was presented to the
British government. by what was regarded
by US as necessary and proper duty
that commission had not fairly adhered 70 the sub
jects committed to 1t, but had gone into gen
era valuation than was called for which resulted in
o larger award than VIC thought the treaty had
templa.ed our pecuniary relations the subject
Of the fisheries justified But. as you all know. we
not be confounded with any pecunary estimate. and
If the view not taken by Great Britain that 1t
should make removed considerations of that subject
desirable. The award was paid and that was the end
Of that matter loud applause


NEW NEGOTIATIONS.


So far future relations OF the two countries
to the fishery question concerned, as the Treaty
OF Washington has made but . temporary provision,
terminating now In six years. OF course there will
be negotiations, but it is hardly necessary for
me say that those negotiations Will be conducted
on our part and certainly tho part of Eng
land do far as we have any opinion or feeling in .
quiet and think may say-for the people pride
themselves their good both sides
Of the wster-in as sensible way as any
subjects Of dispute conducted. ("Hear,
hearty Imagine that there is constantly pressing
on the minds of those who live upon the borders OF
these two great nations wish that the commercial.
the custom house and duty embarrassment may be
reduced to q minimum, and that there may be free
Q how Of commerce between the two communities
the interests of the two may render possible. (Hear
heart" and applause.) Or course don't always
agree when we on two sides of great national
consideration. any more than when we on the
opposing sides OF private litigation. Protection
from Canada aud protection OF Canada against the
United States do not always strike the people. look
ing from the opposite sides. always in the sane
way-Qaughter)-but this teaches us, at least. one
thing. that both sides of the line these matters
are governed by the pretty strong predominsnce of
what we may call human nature. ('Hear hear!"
and laughter.) 1t is pretty constant quantity in
public well rs in private affairs, and IL
the most enlightened and the most patient
and the most benevolent treatment be applied
to all these subjects side and the other it
will end. have no doubt in q great extension Of
freedom Of intercourse and grest reduction of the
endorsements which are felt, suppose, to bc
quite unsuitable between communities much
alike and where freedom OF intercourse is desir-
able. ('Hear, hearl" and applause.)


Mr.. Evarts closed by expressing his pleasure at
finding New England society in Toronto and
thanking them for their attention. A few minutes
were then spent in iptroductions and handshakings
Mr.. EvArts will remain the guest OF the Governor
General and the Princess until tomorrow morning
when he will depart for the West. Their Excel
lencies with Mr. Evarts, attended the Philharmonic
concert to- night and were the centre of attraction
in an audience Of over two thousand.