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A new æra is now opening upon us, an æra which promises much to the people; for public measures must now stand upon their own merits, and nefarious projects can no longer be supported by a name.
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Beveridge reflects on a new era in politics where actions will be judged on their own merits rather than by association with prominent figures.
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