He wanted commercial union. he wanted some sort of reciprocity. but if we gave anything to Canada. he was willing that the United States should get something for it in return. I said to the witness: Q. You think the effect of commercial reciprocity and uniform free trade between the two countries. a uniform tariff on foreign articles. would be about the same as political union? A. I do not think they would be so advantageous for the moment. Q. That would be an arrangement that would be of great advantage to Canada? A. Yes. Q. In the way of increase of value of real and personal property in Canada? A. They would increase immensely. Q. And probably attract a large emigration from the United States? A. It would.
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