Some rules drawn from this experience might be distasteful to people who look upon new possessions as merely so much more government patronage, and quite repugnant to the noble army of office-seekers; but they surely mark the path of safety.
Reid acknowledges that some proposed solutions may be unpopular but are necessary for safe governance.
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It will make an end forever of Spain in this hemisphere.
Our national experience has demonstrated that public order reposes most securely on the broad base of universal suffrage.
But, in the main, they are surprisingly orderly, and cases of serious violence among them are quite rare.
You see, General, this is alarming, and you must acknowledge that we are not safe.