The Senator from Oregon wound up another passage by charging me and those who voted with me, particularly myself, with an intention, or with conduct calculated,--I quote now his own words,--“to put the destinies of this nation into the hands of Joss-worshippers.” Sir, that is a strong, pungent phrase; but is it true?
Sumner challenges a senator's accusation that he supports giving power to 'Joss-worshippers', questioning its truth.
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