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If the truth must be whispered in the ear of the Commissioners, there are here and there very sincere, capable people who are growing a bit weary of a multiplicity of commissions.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Editor's note · Context
Reid expresses concern over the inefficiency of multiple commissions in addressing important issues.
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