But we do not think of such a violation of the spirit of the Constitution as possible, simply because we share and contribute to that public opinion which makes such outrages upon constitutional morality impossible by standing ready to curse them.
Wilson argues that public opinion acts as a safeguard against violations of constitutional principles.
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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.
One does not pay a compliment to the American farmer who attempts to alarm him by dangers from foreign competition.
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.
The imports of wheat have come mainly from Canada and Argentina and have not competed with the domestic crop.
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