If while negotiating with the Dominicans for their territory, and what is more than territory, their national life, you will not follow Spanish example and withdraw your war-ships with their flashing arms and threatening thunder, at least be taught by the tragedy which attended even this most propitious attempt.
Sumner warns against the consequences of maintaining a military presence while negotiating territorial matters with the Dominicans.
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