Whitelaw Reid: “It is said the Philippines are worthless--have, in fact, already cost…”

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It is said the Philippines are worthless--have, in fact, already cost us more than the value of their entire trade for many years to come.

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Whitelaw Reid

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Reid argues against the notion that the Philippines are worthless, citing their costs to the U.S.

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