On questions vitally affecting the welfare of this continent it is inconceivable, unthinkable, that even altruistic Massachusetts should tolerate having her two Senators and thirteen Representatives neutralized by as many from Mindanao.
Reid argues against the dilution of representation in Congress due to territorial expansion.
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That would be “jumping from the frying-pan into the fire,” indeed.
The danger commences with the first extra-continental State.
Is that the feast to be set before the laboring men of this country?
Give them order and justice, and trust to these to win them in other regards to our ways.