At this moment, when every suggestion of prudence dictates that in our relations with foreign countries we should be governed by a supreme policy of moderation, conciliation, and good-will, you propose to take a step which, to say the least of it, will be regarded as indicative of hostility or of indifference.
Sumner calls for moderation in foreign relations, criticizing the proposed tariff as potentially hostile.
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