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This is plausible, but to my mind illusory and impracticable.
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Sumner describes a proposed financial measure as deceptive and unworkable.
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Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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