Mr. Aylesworth, one of the Alaskan Boundary Commis- sioners, was
entertained at a banquet in Toronto on Monday, and made a remarkable speech. After dissociating himself from the attacks made on Lord Alverstone and the other Commis- sioners, he said that he and Sir .Louis Jette had lodged their protest, not as the result of petulance or impetuosity, but after full deliberation and realisation of their responsibilities. But though they had nothing to add or withdraw, Canada must bear the award graciously and with submission. "It would be sad indeed," he concluded, "if in any feeling of childish resentment at what was thought to be injustice, Canadians should say this is the end, or even the weakening, of Canada's connection with Great Britain. The ties that bind Canada to the Motherland will stand the strain of many Alaskan awards." Mr. Aylesworth's dignified and conciliatory speech, though it surprised his hearers, was well received, and has undoubtedly gone far to allay the feelings of irritation and not unnatural disappointment aroused in Canada by the award.
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