The Reason For Annexation

Mr. CiiHioun, in a note to Mr. Packenhaitf, the British minister, of date of Apri! L7t, states explicitly tbat the object of annexation is the presetvatioiï of slüvtrg. He anye: The United State?, in concludinjj the treaty of annexation with Texa, ore not disposed to shn any responsibilify whicli mny fuirly altach to them orí account óf troneaction. The measure was adopted Ü'nh mutuó) consent and froriï tfié itfatiial fti permanent welfare of the two conntrie 'mterested. IT WAS MADE NEOESSaRY IN OROP.R TO PRESERVE ÓOMESTIC fNStltUf ÍONS píoced under the cuaran ty of their rpspective constitutions, and Wmed ESSENTÍA L TO TIIEIR SAFETY ANO PROiSPERfTy."