The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1888-12-20
ANNEXATION OF. CANADA.
A Joint Resolution Introduced for
the Early Annexation Of
\ Canada.
THE FIRST STEP TO BE TAKEN.
Butterworth, Of Ohio, Introduces the Subject
In the House of Representatives-Rssolu-
tions and Preamble.

Canadian annexation has already de-
manded place in Congressional dis.
cussions, and will have q place there,
in all probability for years to come.
Mr. Butterworth, of Ohio, on Thurs.
day last, introduced the following pre-.
amble and resolutions which were ap.
propriateiy referred: =. =
whereas, the citizens OF the Dominion oi Can.
ada are one with Us In race, history. tradition
and lineage; and,
Whereas, the resources of the two countries
supplement each other, and the arteries of CON-
mercc. both natural and artificial. are so inter.
locked and mutually dependent upon each
other that they ought to constitute single sys-
tenn, to be one and inseparable and
Whereas, The commercial relatiOnS letween
the United States and the dominion Of Canada
are and have been strained and unnaturally
cramped, and In measure paralyzed, owing to
the Inability Of the two governments to estaO'
lish such a system OF international trade and
commerce between them as Is essential to meet
the requirements Of the situation; and
Whereas, The conditions and relations before
referred to, as also the geography of the two
coun ries. suggest the impossibility of just and
permanent settlement of the controversy per-
tanning to fisheries. boundaries and transconti.
mental trade, except by blending OF efforts and
interests under one government and system,
and point logically to the necessity and proba.
b.lity of union and assimilation between the
two nations un:'er one government; and
Whereas, The bonds of sympathy. resulting
from kinship. race. language, tradition and sub.
stantial identity of government systems to-
gether with community interests, based upon
commerce and its aids and agencies. are of such
character that such union and assimilation is
being discussed and favorably considered by
the citizens of both nations and innsmuch rs 1t
is believed that its early cOnsummatiOn would
be of great advantage to all the citizens and
subjects OF both countries. provided the same
can be obtained In a manner consistent alike
with the honor and dignity OF the United States
aud Great Britain and the Dominion Of Canada
Therefore. with view to aid In the consumma-
tion OF what Is hereinbefore suggested, be it.
Resolved, by the Senate ard House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States, in congress as.
sembled. That the President he and he is here
by authorized and empowered to invite negotia.
tions looking to the unity and assimilation of
the people uf the Dominion OF Canada and the
United States under one government such unity
and assimilation to BE- based upon the several
provinces of the dominion. or any one of them
into the union Of States upon the same terms
and equality with the several States now COM
posing the uniou. and the assumption Of the in
| debtedness Of the Dominion of Canada, or a
just proportion thereof, and such other equita-
bic terms and conditions as justice to the high
contracting parties may demand s. and,
Resolved, further, That with i view to such
| negotiations the President invite the appoint
| ment Of commissioners by The government OF
| Great Britain and the Dominion of Canada to
consider the wisdom and expcdiency Of set ling
| and adjusting all controversies and differences
| which now exist between the two governments,
growing out OF the fisheries or otherwise by
| such union or assimi alton as is hereinbefore
| suggested, either as t. tao whole or any prov
ince or several provinces of SAID Dominion,
! such negotiations to be conducted with due re.
gard to the amcable relations which obtain be-
tween Great Britain and the United States and
the obligations imposed thereby.