This naval force to which I have referred has also been directed against the neighboring Republic of Hayti (the only colored Government now existing in the world, a republic seeking to follow our great example,) penetrating its harbors and undertaking to dictate what it should do.
Sumner condemns U.S. naval actions against Haiti, a republic striving for independence.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
According to recent calculations, its annual cost is not less than a thousand millions of dollars.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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