Whitelaw Reid: “Grant that, and instead of reversing engines safely in mid-career, as…”

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Grant that, and instead of reversing engines safely in mid-career, as they vainly hope, they must simply plunge us over the precipice.

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Whitelaw Reid

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Reid warns against the dangers of trying to reverse political decisions mid-course.

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I never saw hands more cheerful or contented than some managed on this last plan were.

And next, shall we not probably fare best in the end if we try to profit somewhat by the experience others have had in like cases?

Suppose it to be merely a war in defense of our own just rights and interests.

Is that the feast to be set before the laboring men of this country?

Whitelaw Reid: “Grant that, and instead of reversing engines safely in mid-career, as they vainly hope, they must simply plunge us over…”