England came to this policy after having clogged and embarrassed trade for a long period by the most unreasonable and tyrannical restrictions, ruthlessly enforced, without regard to the interests or even the rights of others.
Blaine critiques England's historical trade policies, emphasizing their oppressive nature.
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