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Editorial
May 26, 1936
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Rep. Sirovich's congressional resolution proposing a US-Canada union to form the greatest English-speaking nation, calling it senseless and potentially harmful to relations. Notes Canadian Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn's statement of satisfaction with British Empire status and rejection of Americanization.
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SENSELESS AND USELESS
We see little sense in a recent resolution introduced in Congress, proposing a ten-man committee to study the practicability of a union between the United States and Canada, with an ultimate view of establishing the greatest English-speaking nation in the world.
The author, Representative Sirovich, of New York, obviously does not accept the general American opinion that we now have the "greatest English-speaking nation in the world," but this is not the main objection to such foolish proposal.
As a matter of practical common sense, such a proposition should, with propriety, come from the weaker nation rather than from the stronger power. Of course, the action of one congressman does not speak for this nation, but it is possible for such action to inflict incalculable injury to the future development of good feeling between Canada and the United States.
The Canadians generally agree with the sentiment expressed by Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn, of Ontario, who, upon hearing of the Sirovich resolution proposing a merger, declared "We are completely satisfied to remain as we are, a part of the British Empire." While expressing the greatest admiration "for our friends of the United States," he was positive in his opinion that Canadians did not "desire to become Americanized."
We see little sense in a recent resolution introduced in Congress, proposing a ten-man committee to study the practicability of a union between the United States and Canada, with an ultimate view of establishing the greatest English-speaking nation in the world.
The author, Representative Sirovich, of New York, obviously does not accept the general American opinion that we now have the "greatest English-speaking nation in the world," but this is not the main objection to such foolish proposal.
As a matter of practical common sense, such a proposition should, with propriety, come from the weaker nation rather than from the stronger power. Of course, the action of one congressman does not speak for this nation, but it is possible for such action to inflict incalculable injury to the future development of good feeling between Canada and the United States.
The Canadians generally agree with the sentiment expressed by Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn, of Ontario, who, upon hearing of the Sirovich resolution proposing a merger, declared "We are completely satisfied to remain as we are, a part of the British Empire." While expressing the greatest admiration "for our friends of the United States," he was positive in his opinion that Canadians did not "desire to become Americanized."
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Us Canada Union
Sirovich Resolution
British Empire
Canadian Sentiment
Foreign Relations
What entities or persons were involved?
Representative Sirovich
Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn
Congress
Canada
United States
British Empire
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Proposed Us Canada Union
Stance / Tone
Opposition To The Resolution
Key Figures
Representative Sirovich
Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn
Congress
Canada
United States
British Empire
Key Arguments
Little Sense In Studying Us Canada Union
Us Already The Greatest English Speaking Nation
Proposal Should Originate From Weaker Nation Canada
Action Could Harm Us Canada Relations
Canadians Satisfied Remaining Part Of British Empire
Canadians Do Not Desire Americanization