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Down to our day it has held the keys of every office, from President to the humblest postmaster, compelling all to do its bidding.
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Sumner describes the pervasive influence of the Oligarchy over all government positions, from the President to local officials.
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Again I repeat, so long as the War System prevails under the sanction of International Law, these painful incongruities will be apparent.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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