The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1888-12-21
WASHINGTON, tDec. 13th.-Bu:terwortl
of Ohio, has introduced for reference tie
following Joint resolutions:

WHEREAS, Citizens of the Dominion Q
Canada are one with US in race, lineage, bis
tory and tradition; and
WHEREAS, The resources of the two couu
tries supplement each other and the arterie
of commerce both natural and artificial ar
so interlocbed and mutually dependent upoI
each other That they ought to constitute
system to be one and inseparable; and
WHEREAS, The relations between III
United States and the Dominion of Can,ds
are and have been strained and unnaturallJ
cramped and in 3 measure paralyzed owing
TO the inability Of the two Governments to
establish such q system of international
trade q commerce between them as is es.
sentisl to meet the requirements Of the sys.
tenn ; and
WHEREAS, Canada's relations, before re.
ferred to, as also the geography Of the two
countries, suggest the impossibilities of q
permanent settlement of the controversies
pertaining 10 the fisheries, boundaries and
transcontinental trade, except by blending
the efforts and interests under one govern.
mental system, point logically to the neces-
sity and probability Of unity an assimilation
between the two nations under one Govern
ment, and
WHEREAS, The bonds of sympatbyresnlt.
ing from kinship, race, language, Tradition,
and the substantial identity Of the govern
mental systems, together with the ccmmun-
ity Of interests based on and its
aids and agencies, are of such character
that such q union and assimilation are be.
discussed favorably and considered by the
citizens of both nations, and inasmIch Is i.
is believed an early contamination would be
Of great advantage to all the citizens and
subjects OF the " countries, provided the
same can be attained in q manner consistent
alike with the honor and dignity of The
United States and Great Britain and the
Of Canada; therefore, with =
view to aid In the consummation Of what is
h~eIeinbefore suggested, be it
RESOLVED, By the Senate and House of Re-
in Congress assembled, That
President be and he is hereby authorized
and empowered to invite negotiations look
to the assimilation and unity of the peo-
pie OF the Dominion of Canada and the
United States under one Government, such
unity an assimilation to be based upon the
Of the several provinces of the
or any one of them, to the Union
Of States upon the same terms and equality
With the several States now composing the
Unlon, and the assumption by the United
States of the Indebtedness of the Dominion
Canada or . just proportion thereof, and
such other equitable terms and Justice Is
he high contracting parties may demand
md r,
Resolred Further, That with a view to
'uch negotiations the President invite the
appointment of commissioners by the govern
nent OF Great Britain and the Dominion of
canada to consider the wisdom and exped-
ency OF settling and adjusting all controver.
les and difficulties which now exist between
two Governments growing out of the
lsheries or otherwise, by such union or as
Imitation, as herein suggested, either as to
whole or any province or several provinces
sald Dominions, such negotiations to be
with due regard to the amicable
which obtain between Great
britain and the United States and the obli- /
atoms imposed thereby.
MONTREAL, Dec. 14.-The publication
ere Of the resolution introduced by But
has had q startling effect. Every
ody is discussing it, and everybody is look
og toward anxiously as to what course the
enate and House of Representatives will
ursue. Mover since the famous annexation
lanifesto Of fifty years ago has there been
lch 40 expression Of public feeling as dur
Is VAO F0oV WV ulOIttuSs '"auuGXaLICu' is /
lmost the sole topic in political circles, but
was regarded simply as a growing issue
not one to be Immediately dealt with.
commercial union or unrestricted recip,o-
ty were recognized as convenient synonyms
+ the more expressive term. Now Butter
orth's resolution is regarded as bringing
e matter to q focus. A leading CONNER
o. Union member Of Parliament told a re-
'rter that undoubtedly the issue at the
'xt general election would be annexation.
bat 1t was an open secret, that 1t would be
Q leading plank in the Liberal platform.
'tterworth's resolution had put . different
ase on the question. He did not think it
would pass both Houses without q great
al of delay, but the probabilities were
1t eventually the United States would in
g Great Britain and Canada to appoint a S
{
The general expression Of high officials I
d the press of Canada are strongly opposed .
annexation. Some of them kick ~viciously.