Politicians in the United States are again discussing the possible
absorption of Canada. This time the question has been raised by a Republican Member of Congress, who has in- troduced in the House of Representatives a resolution asking the President to invite negotiations for the admission of the Dominion or any of its provinces into the United States, the Union granting full equality, and guaranteeing the Debt. The negotiations are to be conducted with due regard to the amicable relations which obtain between the Govern- ments, and the obligations imposed thereby. That is courteous enough, though, as purchase is out of the question, asking a man for his jewels is unusual; but we are puzzled to know the object of these repeated resolutions. They are not Irish, for if we had no Canada, the Union would have no hold on us ; and as they can come to nothing without Canadian consent, we hardly understand the motive with which they are brought forward. Perhaps it is to show amity. We verily believe there are many Americans who think that a resolution of Congress authorising Great Britain to merge itself in the Union would be a high compliment to the Kingdom.
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