II. The Canadians are a people, distinct from the people of the United States.- Lippincott's, vol. XII, p. 616.

III. The idea of government held by the Canadians would prevent them from supporting our institutions.- Canadian Monthly, vol. 17, p. 250; N. A, Review, vol. 133, p. 158.

IV. Their ideas of social distinction would prevent them from assimilating themselves to our modes of life.- N. A. Review, vol. 133, p. 163.

V. There is a strong national feeling in Canada opposed to annexation.- Forum, Feb., 1889.

VI. If Canada were annexed the Canadians would come in as a nation, not as individuals.

VII. Balance of power between our political parties would be controlled by Canada.- Forum. p. 643.

VIII. Canada has an increasing debt.- N. A. Review, vol. 133, p. 157.

IX. Canadian commerce is unimportant to the United States when compared to our trade with other countries.

X. A reciprocity treaty would give us all the advantages of a union without any of its burdens.