The activity may often be misdirected or unwholesome, may sometimes be only feverish and mischievous, a grievous product of narrow information and hasty conclusion; but it is none the less a stirring and potent activity.
Wilson acknowledges that while public activity can be misguided, it remains a powerful force in society.
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The price of wheat is a world price; and it is a matter of little moment whether the Canadian wheat goes directly into the markets of the other countries of the world or indirectly through this country.
One does not pay a compliment to the American farmer who attempts to alarm him by dangers from foreign competition.
Very little reflection would lead any one to conclude that the measure would not furnish in any substantial degree the relief sought by the producers of most of the staple commodities which it covers.
I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 440.
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