Aug. 22 The strengthening of the bonds of common interest that unite Great Britain and her Dominions beyond the seas, has been clearly evident in the past few weeks, and to say that during the past month the acceleration of the movement has been almost startling in its rapidity, is but to utter! atruism. It is scarcely too much to say that the visit of Mr. R. L. Borden, the Canadian Premier, and his colleagues to Great Britain and their blunt but acceptable declaration of the convictions and desires Canadians, marked a turning point in the history of the British Empire. Not only have the Canadian Ministers clearly stated their views with regard to the great question of Imperial defence, but they have done much to promote the cause of trade reciprocity both with the Mother Country and between the Dominions themselves. Reciprocity within the Empire, not with foreign countries, is' the aspiration of the Canadian people, and Mr. Borden, in the sincere belief that such reciprocity is essential to the further development of the Empire, has not missed an opportunity of explaining his views on the matter. On Saturday, after Mrs. Borden had launched the steamship Niagara, which has been built for the canadian—Australian service,
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