CANADA'S PROBLEM.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1040, 1 February 1911, Page 5

CANADA'S PROBLEM.

TARIFF AGREEMENT. -, ITS EFFECT ON IMPERIAL UNITI NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL. By Telegraph—Press Associaiion—Copyrighi London, January 30. The "Times" states that the Duke of Coanaught, the newly-appointed Gover-nor-General of Canada, will reach the Dominion at a period of profound signiii- '' cance. "It is not the Canadian attitude on the tariff journal which has changed,' l . says the journal, "and wo should be the last to believe that the acceptance of the American terms implies any weakening of allegiar.ee to the British' Empire. It does, nevertheless, Y undoubtedly involve so profound a modification of con-' ditions that the basis of Imperial consolidation, both in matters of trade and matters of policy, must lie reconsidered anew. \ . ■ . "Canada's problem, in the event of the agreement into force, is to see that'.she accepts no immediate gains from a policy of Contincntalism which may ultimately impair her. moral equilibrium and self-command. The Duke of C'onnaught is well fitted to discharge' his high duties. The new Governor-General will take, and will help his advisers , tc , ■ take, a far-seeing view of the passing conditions in which that policy is framed." The Duchess of Connaught will accompany the Duke of Canada. CANADA'S . LOYALTY UNABATED. ■ London, January 30. The "Daily News" states that Canada's loyalty to" tho Motherland, her zeal, and the genuine bonds of union, are un- • abated. That was why, while repudiating Mr. Chamberlain's doctrines, she will welcome the Duko of Connaught as • Governor-General of the Dominion. / . .■...'> : PRESENTATION TO THE DUKE OE CONNAUGHT. ~ ; ... • London, January 30. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught were given an official. procession- and a luncheon at the Guildhall, to mark their return from South Africa. A. thousand notable persons were present. • .. Their Koyal' Highnesses were presented . with an" address in a gold casket. • . CANADA'S SENATE. \ PEOPOSED ABOLITION DEFEATED. (Eec. February 1," 0.58 a.m.)' Ottawa, January; 31. A motion seeking tho abolition of thl Canadian Senate was defeated without a ' division, in the Dominion Houso of Commons.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier instanced tho Lord's veto and Britain, pointing out that while-the.Liberals desired to curtail the Lords' powers they had no desire to abolish the House ■of - Lords. An elective Senate , would not do. There were too many elections already. The veto power of an Imperial Parliament would bo an unsatisfactory substitute for a Senate.' THE CAUSE OP PREFERENCE. >. (Rec. Jan. 31, il.lo p.m.) London, January 31. ' 'The "llornin? Post." protests asainst the, "Daily Mail's" exaggerated conclusions, m declarinsr that Imperial prefer'encß is dead, and adds'that the'cause'of preferenco within the Empire may have received a ■ .-.set-back, but its champions were determined to persevere, as it was the only practicable means of establishing Imperial union. The "Express" declares that the "DailjMail" is jettisoning a great cause in ignoble panic. •