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Albert Beveridge: The conduct of the British government is so well adapted to increasing our danger of war, that I cannot but suppose they…

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The conduct of the British government is so well adapted to increasing our danger of war, that I cannot but suppose they are secretly inclined to produce it." (J.
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Albert Beveridge
Republican · Indiana

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Beveridge expresses concern about the British government's actions potentially leading to war.

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