matter of the annexation of Hawaii to the This pressing question has relegated the
background. Itis fair to predict, however, that it will be impossible to secure confirm motion by the Senate of the treaty of annexation by the necessary two-thirds vote. The friends of the project are now turning their energies towards securing joint legislation by both Houses of Congress to annex the island. A simple majority in each House would be sufficient for this, but even 50, its success is doubtful even though the Administration is pledged in its favour.
Boston, 4th March.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.