We gave you the other day a review of the small detachment of the American army-not to show you that we have an army, but that we have none; that our securities are lodged with our people and that they are safe.
Remarks to Pan-Americans
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That event is interesting in itself, but its interest to me is in the fact that this ship is the type and precursor of many others.
I believe we have reached an epoch in our development when we may successfully begin the work of carrying our share of the world's commerce upon the seas.
A serious question would be raised as to whether these officers were not at once legislated out of office and vacancies created.
As these vacancies could not be filled immediately, the business of the courts would seriously suffer.
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