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as English, we have to speak with accuracy in
geographical matters.

(C.)—If there was a general demand in Canada for
preferential trade with England, it does not necessarily
follow that such trade would be beneficial. But, as
the magnitude of the demand is quite uncertain, the
question cannot be properly answered.
(C1.)—While the development of Canada is now
making great strides forward, there can be no doubt
but that preferential trade with Great Britain would
hasten that development.
(D.)—No dissatisfaction, but perhaps some disappointment
 would be caused in Canada did Great
Britain refuse to reciprocate the Canadian preference,
just as it was granted—gratis. Canada thinks of the
matter sanely—as a country of level-headed business
men. Mr. Chamberlain's proposals are Great Britain's
business, not Canada’s. Canada will deal with them
when Great Britain authorises Mr. Chamberlain to
propose them in business fashion—not on the stump.
(D1.)—My answer to this second question is practically
 implied in my answer to the first. I do not
believe that the rejection of Mr. Chamberlain's policy
would cause widespread dissatisfaction here.
(D2.)—1 cannot think that the fulfilment of Mr.
Chamberlain’s proposals is necessary to Canada’s
development, Nor do I think their refusal would
cause serious dissatisfaction in Canada, We claim
the right to determine the character of our own fiscal
legislation, and would not deny a similar right to the
Mother Country.
(D3.)—There would be no general dissatisfaction.
There might be enough, if a Canadian Protectionist
Government were in office, to give a colour of excuse
for raising the scale of duties against England, something
 the same party would do anyhow, while shouting
for Mr. Chamberlain.
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