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In face of this long array, it is difficult to see how British critics or British ministers can venture to reproach us.
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Sumner argues against British reproaches towards the United States regarding maritime issues, emphasizing the complexity of the situation.
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Confessing the Fatherhood of God, and the consequent Brotherhood of Man, we find a divine standard of unquestionable accuracy.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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