The Canadian view of the Alaskan boundary dispute as stated by Hon. David Mills, Minister of Justice : In an interview with the correspondent of Chicago Tribune on the 14th August, 1899

In this rare 1899 interview, Canada’s Minister of Justice, David Mills, lays out his government’s perspective on the contentious Alaskan boundary dispute. Speaking to a Chicago Tribune correspondent, Mills pushes back against American newspaper portrayals, detailing the diplomatic missteps and the secret joint commission that failed to produce a settlement. His measured, almost defensive tone offers modern listeners a glimpse into the political climate that shaped North‑American borders at the turn of the century.

The narration walks through the key points of the Canadian argument: the strategic importance of the disputed coast, the demand for equitable arbitration, and the frustration over media‑driven misinformation. Listeners gain insight into how geography, economics, and national pride collided in a series of negotiations that would influence future treaty work. For anyone fascinated by diplomatic history or the legal foundations of Canada‑U.S. relations, this recording provides a vivid, first‑hand account of a pivotal moment in North‑American diplomacy.