IN AMERICA.

Feilding Star, Volume V, Issue 1404, 31 January 1911, Page 2

IN AMERICA.

U.S.A. AND CANADIAN RECI-

PROCITY

BT ELEOTBIC TELEGEAPH—COPYBIGHT.

{.PER PBEBS ASSOCIATION.) (Iteceived January 31, 8.10 a.m.)

London, January 30.

The London Times states that the Duke of Connaught will reach the Dominion at a period of profound significance. It is not the Canadian attitude on the tariff question which has changed, and we should be- the last to believe that the acceptance of the American terms of reciprocity implies any weakening of allegiance to the British Empire. Nevertheless, it undoubtedly involves so profound a modification of conditions that the basis of Imperial consolidation both in matters of.trade and matters of policy must be reconsidered anew. Canada's problem, in the event of the agreement coming into force, is to see she accepts no immediate gains from the •polifcy of continentalism which may ultimately impair her moral equilibrium and self-command. The Duke of Connaught is well fitted to discharge the high duties of GovernorGeneral; taking, and helping his advisers to take, a far-seeing view of the passing conditions on which the policy is framed. The Daily News states that Canada's loyalty to the Motherland and its zeal in genuine bonds of union ai£ unabated. That is why, -while repudiating Mr Joseph Chamberlain, she welcomes the Duke of Connaught.