Spurred to greater effort by this blighting disappointment, the Republicans regained courage by a spirited presentation of the industrial question, which was strongly reinforced by returning activity in trade and commerce.
This quote reflects the Republicans' response to a disappointing election outcome, highlighting their renewed focus on economic issues.
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Thus far Conkling's success had been as unexpected as it was dazzling.
Indeed, he went a step farther in the way of irreconciliation, preferring Hoffman and Tammany, he said, to "the reckless, red-radicalism which rules the present Congress....
He saw the importance of devoting the resources of the State to the reduction of its debt.
It is not the bondholder, it is the office holder who sucks the blood of the people.
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