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to the Silver question.
These are his words:-
"I would strike her on those points where
"she would feel it most, on her Colonial Trade. In
"the interests of Silver I would strike her with pro-
"hibitive duties, if necessary on her Cape diamonds.
"I would strike her in the same way on her Assam and
"Ceylon teas. I would put discriminating duties on
"her Australian wool. We want, if we can, to force
"England to take the view of the Silver question which
"we believe is not only for our interest, but for the
"interest of Trade, of good prices, of better wages
"all over the world".
A copy of the speech in which Mr. Lodge made this statement is also enclosed herewith.
Senator Wolcott's resolution was passed
unanimously but before the vote was taken a letter written by Mr. Morton Frewen in support of the Senator's views was read to the Senate. The text of the latter is given in full in the enclosed Report of
the Debate.
Letters from Mexico which have appeared in the Washington Press would seem to throw great doubt as to the practicability of Mr. Wolcott's scheme, and it is pointed out that the right of the Government of Mexico to coin its dollars is one that cannot legally be transferred to any other Government or Corporation.
I have etc.,
(Sa) Julian Pauncefote.
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