CHAPTER XII

"CANADA IN FLANDERS"

Conclusion--Canada will meet new necessities with fresh exertions--The Military co-operation of all parts of the Empire to lead to closer Political Union--Significance of the title "Canada in Flanders"--French General's views--British Infantry have never had to protect their own soil--Devotion of Australians and Canadians for an ideal--They felt the Empire was in danger--Lack of foresight in England--Prevision of Mr. Hughes, General Botha, and Sir Robert Borden--Recrimination in War-time useless, but the feeling for closer union and more responsibility growing overseas--Difficulty of organising this sentiment in a constitutional form without imperilling the liberty of the Dominions--Perils of refusing to do so--Controversy between Captain Papineau and Mr. Bourassa--Risk of reaction after the War--"Admit us to your Councils"--Reorganisation of Imperial resources the first constructive task for the Statesmen of the Empire

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