Telegram

The House of Assembly of Vancouvers Island having considered the
condition of the colony is of the opinion,

First—That the country suffers intensely from causes in a great
measure attributable to the continued separation
of Vancouver Island and British Columbia and to the very Expensive
and irresponsible character of the governments of British Colonies.

Second—That the Population of Vancouver Island and British Columbia
which exclusive of Indians does not exceed Ten Thousand (10,000)
persons cannot with other weighty liabilities afford more than a
salary of Two Thousand Pounds for a Governor with proportionate
Salaries for necessary heads of Departments.

Third—In view of the above facts the House is of opinion that
nothing short of immediate Union of Vancouver Island and British Columbia under a constitution apportioning the representations
according to population and giving to the Peoples Representatives
control over the mode and amount of Taxation and Expenditure can stay
the rapid decline of both Countries and restore the confidence of the
Public.

Fourth—The House on transmitting the above to Her Majestys Principal
Secretary of State for the Colonies feeling deeply the Injury which
both Vancouver Island and British Columbia are sustaining from the
present state of uncertainty & suspense on the question of Union
would respectfully ask for a Reply by Telegraph as to the intentions
of Her Majesty's Government with regard to the matter during the
present session of the Imperial Parliament.

Fifth—By unanimous resolution the Speaker is ordered to forward the
foregoing resolutions because the Government declines Telegraphing
them unless approved by the Legislative Council, Five eights (5/8)
of whom are officials.