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The announcement of the United States can probably be accepted as marking the end of private war at sea, and a genuine advance in the world's civilization.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Reid reflects on the significance of the United States' stance on private warfare at sea as a milestone in global civilization.
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We must, then, be prepared with a policy for maintaining it ourselves.
That would be “jumping from the frying-pan into the fire,” indeed.
The people have generally more education and refinement than in other parts of the State; their public improvements are better, and their country is every way more attractive.
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?