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I introduce no “politics,” but only a question which has become urgent, affecting the civil service of the country.
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Sumner clarifies that his focus is on urgent civil service issues rather than political matters.
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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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