CANADA AND AMERICA

Southland Times, Issue 14636, 28 January 1911, Page 5

CANADA AND AMERICA

THE RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT DETAILS OF THE CHANGES. <By Tele*r»pb —Fre*a Association—CopyrlfhU. OTTAWA, January 27. Received Jamiary 28, 12.5 a.m. The Hon. W. S; Fielding, Minister of Finance, made an announcement in the Canadian House of Commons regarding the reciprocity arrangement that has been made between the United States and Canada. Wheat and other grains, dairy produce, fresh fruits, fish, eggs, poultry, cattle, sheep and vegetables will be reciprocally free. Canada places on the free lists cotton seed oil and the United States free lists will include lumber Canada removes the restrictions on the exportation of pulp wood and raw materials, and mica, gypsum, etc., are made free. The rates on secondary raw products are reduced, also those on an extensive list of manufactures. Canada lowers the tariff on agricultural machinery. A MESSAGE TO CONGRESS. NEW YORK, January 27. Mr Taft, in a message to Congress, expresses the belief that the reciprocity agreement will materially reduce the cost of living in the United States. He emphasises the statement that the bond of friendship with Canada will be drawn closer, following the tightening of the commercial bonds; and financial gain is not the only result desirable. Finally, Mr Taft says: “Canada has cost us nothing in the way of preparations for defence against her possible assault, and she never will. She has sought to agree with us quickly when differences disturbed our relations.’ AMERICAS OPPOSITION. NEW YORK, Jan. 26. It is stated in Washington that strong opposition is likely to develop against ratification of the agreement, the principal opponents being the New England representatives, who believe that their interests are threatened.