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(Efem fhs London Times Of Msy 81
The discussions going in the Repablie Of Texas
between the Aneean party which seeks to be absorbed
the Federal VI tho American States. ind the
uonsl Texan party. which upholds the independent
Of the state, Of the deepest Interest
only the annexation question Of the day. but
II Texas inxs away her national existence and
makes herself the policy Of the United Saies
is highly improbable that any other state will aain
To Independence in the southern regions North Amer
aud the progress Of the domnons Of the Cabinet Of
Washington will be rapid the decay Of its deeneeess
aud ungovecd southern neighbours More than 20 years
have elapsed since Mexico threw oil her allegiance ts
Spain, during whole of that period the decline al
the nation has been Theoretically great and rapid The
result pitiable The country stated by arecent
observer deenceless IL IN the days OF Mon
tesama. Another Cortcz might march with fow hun
dred upon the capital and Tor the northern and
western Provinces especially the magnificent terrific
OF California. since the sequesaon ii the missions and
prcsdios they without even the semblsnce Of go
The whole white population OF California is
hardly than $780, scattered 1000 square leagues
Ut territory; the Mexican administration does not even
communcate with the province; and conquer the whole
OF would be difficult than To take possession
OF desert island In these hiny peoplod regions the in
habiants anesy unable defend their territorial
rights. aud when they have lost the protection Of great
power whose policy Jealous o all cncroachments the
future OF SUBJECTS they fall 10
Of retail until the sovereignty OF the country
is hehcd bcoe effort has been made To challenge
the aS>a,ant.
The eager seeking and rowing population of the
western States o the Union lifted beyond all the
mankind carry this kind o SUBSCRIPTIONS warfare.
They conquer provinces the cuckoo steals nest; aud
their irregular enterprises be allowed carry with them
all the political Consequences OF lawful war; IS evident
that very distant period they will have made them
selves OF all such parts OF the North American con
uciended by the forces aud the resolution
Great Britain. But the conduct of Texas in the
emergency will determine whether these political con-
sequences Ia be- realized IL depends on the
cepance rejection of the proposed OF snexs
by the people aud Government Of Texas
fresh step OF the AngoAmeean Is 10 add citizens
and lands the Union; whether the States which
naybu formed Of time either shore OF that vast
may uphold independent flag. independ-
ent Interests, and an nde pendent policy.
When take into consideration the position Of Texas,
the decline at Mexico aud condition OF the
appropriated ind rivers aud regions lying between the
coast Of Upper Caaiona the Pacific Ocean and the
Rio Bravo del Norte II is impossible to doubt that such
country ought IL original character and pde
pendent Its annexation to the United States IT
that be consunmated at the present, would only
lead surely the eventual disruption OF that wide
and mpenecIy united conlederacy. aud struggle with
which would prove injurious the best interests OF the
whole continent. But Texa independent Is peculiarly qua
Lifted nerpose were, the keystone OF arch be-
tween United States and Mexico, the hand and
bewe ell the interests Of European and OF Anne
the other. These views clear aud
evident that they all probably have decisive influence
the Executive Government ut Texas, provided the MeHi
be brought To recognize ia liberal spirit
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existence. Nor believe that this policy will be de-
feated BY the popular enssareS at the United States
Texas, who aNowedy engaged in promoting the work
OF annexation solely the their
party the United States, and the OF slave
~, with which that party is identified.
The part taken by England and France in this question
for happy TO find that the most entire
prevails between the two great by which Texas
first recognised in Europe-has been dictated by
such selfish exclusive objects. To them individually
the OF Texas offers very formidable dangers
and he Independence certain conspi-
cuous advantages But they acuated by sincere de-
uphold America that respect for territorial rights
which the only basis Of peace and in maintaining
the Independence OF Texas they may hope establish
important element IN the distribution Of power North
Amerea. There. rs well rs IN Europe universal do
minion Is Impracucabe.
IT, however the annexation party be successful and the
patriotic intentions OF the President defeated by the
foreign party in commonwealth OF Texas that result
only opens the door fresh difficulties end difficulties
Of the serious character. The claim Of the United
States Texas, claim studiousy underlined a1d pur-
po-ely obscure; but admitted would be found to
embrace the distant objects OF American ambition
the Of the Pacific. Already several attempts haye
been made by the ministers and officers of the United
States obtain the Ot the harbor the
OF California. In 1895, Mr. Forsyth offered the Mexi-
government five millions OF dollars for the port San
Franceoone Of the finest naval positions the world
and few years later American Commodore aciuall
seized. pretended Of with Mexico, The
The uie now rapidly approaching when the western
coast Of North AmerIcanhitero the least peopled the
least productive and the least frequentod portion Of the
go5c-wIl become the of great political Interests
and will gradually be animated with the stir oil r-gl and
the activity oil social life. The United S,stes ne
to SUBJECT these future and their dominion
and without army any OF the extraordinary nsru-
men OF confusi- extend their over nations
yet unborn. The scheme for the Of Texas
the most decided step they have made in this decon but
that only the prelude 10 their Interior designs The claim
To the exclusive possession OF the Oregon territory an
other indication Of Inc policy it will be followed by
an attack, either by fUrce fraud, California On eli
these points the unlimited spirit OF Acknowledgement
prevails tor the protection OF the British domnions in
North America ample mesns exist; and indeed the pos
session OF the Oregon territory by the HudsOns BAY Com
pany under the Joint conditions Of The eoHyeDion of ISIS
Is practically conclusive the point But provinces in
which no European has direct concern the only
check TO the rapacous encroachmsns the United States
will be found Ia consist in the establishment Of another
energetic and independent power share Dominion of
North America and such power We still hope Texas may
become.