There was but a small number of students present at the Union debate last night. The question, "Resolved that the best interests of the United States demand the annexation of Canada," was opened on the affirmative by W. Coulson, S. S. He briefly sketched the relations of Canada with England while a colony, under the old system of navigation laws. Then only was Canada a source of prosperity to the mother country; now the dominion has become a heavy burden. Annexation did not mean war by any means, for England would not feel sorry to part with the drain upon her resources. The practical business men in Canada were all in favor of annexation; the sentimentalists alone opposed it. The resources of Canada are great, but as yet undeveloped; the amalgamation of its population and that of United States easy; their feelings, languages and religions similar, and the fertility of Canadian soil in raising grain ought to prove its value. For the negative, G. A. Reisner, '89, proceeded to show the inconsistency of his opponent. He maintained that the characteristics and institutions of the Canadians totally opposed those of United States; they would be unwilling to be annexed without war, and, even in case of annexation without one, the political interests of our country would be injured. For the affirmative, E. B. Chenoweth, '88, divided the benefits to be gained under three heads-the military, the economic advantages, and political expediency. In case of was with England the frontier opens along its whole line an easy way to get troops into this country. Secondly, it was foolish for the United States to expend $4,500,000 a year to keep a guard along the frontier to prevent smuggling. Thirdly, the troublesome fishery question would be entirely gained. F. B's. Williams, '88, for the negative, declared that Canada would not come in of her own accord, that there would always be a sectional line between it and the rest of the United States. The unity of this country would be broken. Reciprocity with Canada in return for fishing privileges is by far the best way to deal with the question. The debate was then thrown open to the house, but only a few of those present spoke from the floor. On the merits of the question, the vote was: Affirmative, 20; negative, 13; on merits of the disputants, affirmative, 10; negative, 16. On the debate as a whole, affirmative, 5; negative, 12. The question for the next meeting is, "Resolved, That the intercollegiate contests of Harvard should be with Yale alone."