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Time will show—indeed, most men will agree that it has already shown—the wisdom and statesmanlike sagacity of the views thus early presented to the consideration of the President.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Reid expresses confidence that the wisdom of his early proposals to the President will be recognized over time.
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