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These things are notorious as the proceedings of a Government which seems anxious to rival one despotic and irresponsible power of Europe in its contempt for the public opinion of mankind.
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Blaine criticizes the government's actions, suggesting they rival despotic regimes in their disregard for public opinion.
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