New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-01
ANNEXATION.

CmcAGo. Nov. 8O.-Advices from Penbna
report that the insurgents organized PROVISIONAL GOV
eminent on the 10th INST
TUE PETITION OF THE PEOPLE OF THE BRITISH
COLUMBIA TO THE QUEEN.
The following is the petition which is once
more 10 be laid before Brttanc Majesty by the peo
pie Of British Columbia
The petition Of the undersigned, Maestys most
loyal subjects resident IN the colony OF British Columbia
That we eingrated to this colony from various por
lions Of your Majestys kingdom and It's dependencies
nr the purpose Of creating for ourselves and families
permanent homes, and lettering our condition
country and abandoned the most sacred associations OF
our homes and having borne hsfdshps ana sueingS
toll poorer than when arrived dsheartened at the
gloomy prospects Of our future and apprehensions Tor
lie welfare OF our families. 49,
Thai the white population, which numbered 10000
.ouls three wears ago scarcely amounts to 5000.
That trade, IN consequence OF TINS depOpulAuOnI 10
That the coloniss are required for the support Of
abe Government 10 contribute the enormous SUN Of 81
sterling per capita OF the popuauoh, M1m1 PuDc , i
Tbat we are hardly able 10 pay more mOiety Of
e4ooo sterling being the requirements OF the oO'eIh
hat the finances Of the colony are consequently in
depOrable condition and that the Government anu peo
THAT we are almost entirely dependent on the neigh
boring portions OF the United States for the OF
colony while on the other hand, our few exports are
tariff almost to amount 70 exclusion
That uDfaYOTabe comparisons are almost continually
tArritOries, and that bBye lost many OF best
citizens who have found permanent homes In the United
States.
That should immediate steps be taken to arrest the
exodus and redress other enumerated grievances the
colony will soon become depopulated-
That we look IN vain for immigration rom Engiano as
poor to compete with tho other colonies Tor
population also Ia consequence OF the great distance
Of the colony from the center OF trade: -, -
That only connection VIII tnetouter W0Io con-
Of American line With san franclsco our
chance OF Immigration 10 from the Oten Staes
nBless direct steam line with Panama were eetaDsheo
That athoagh the council OF the colony, consisting OF
twothircs OF the officers have unanimously voted Ior
confederation with Canada IL 10 doubtful that the Deh-
arise thereOn viii be felt for many years, OWING
90 the great tract OF unsettled land between the extreme
poiats uness steamship line with Panama were also
established.
That humbly submit your Majestys gracious con
pideTaton, tile policy 20 bring prosperity back 70 our
hotee, 70 wit Either that yeur Maestys government.
be pleased 70 relieve immediately OF the expense OF
cur stan OF ocias assst the establishment OF
British steam De with Panama, 30 that emigTants from
EegaDd can reach aud also assume the debts OF s
colony or that yonT Majesty VIII graclonsy permit the
colony 70 became portion OF the United States
THAT every feeling Of loyalty, and every cherished sen
SDeDt OF our hearts prompt vs 20 cling 10 cur mother
4abtS. ana " count our best inheritance Oar bf1b-