111-112. With what is THOUGHT CONCERNING connected? How?
120-123. I know at least ... hands. What Quality of voice expresses the feeling here? What succeeding lines have the same Quality? (Introduction, p. [35].) With what is NEXT connected? How?
139-142. Freedom grows license ... endure. How is the irony of these lines indicated? (Introduction, pp. 21 and 30.)
How does the mood of the last two lines differ from the preceding? What is the difference in vocal expression?
ADVANTAGES OF IMPERIAL FEDERATION
From an address delivered in Toronto, January 30th, 1891, under the auspices of the Imperial Federation League
I now go on to mention another and greater advantage of Imperial Federation than the one which we have just been considering; an advantage too that is so connected with that of improved trade that the two must be considered together. In fact, in my opinion, the first is not likely to be obtained without the second. We cannot expect Britain to concede preferential trade to us, on the ground that we are part of the Empire, unless we are willing to share the responsibilities of the Empire. I say then, secondly, that only by some form of Imperial Federation can the independence of Canada be preserved, with due regard to self-respect.
If this is true, if Imperial Federation can do this, and if it can be done in no other way, then the necessity for Imperial Federation is proved; for national independence is an advantage so great that no price can be named that is too great to give in payment. It is the same with a country as with a man. Independent he must be, or he ceases to be a man. Burns advises his young friend to "gather gear" in every honourable way, and what for?
Not for to hoard it in a dyke, Not for a train attendant; But for the glorious privilege Of being independent.