He was also an eminently wary and cautious man, alive to the necessity of watching the changeful phases of public opinion, and slow to propound a plan until he had satisfied himself that it could be carried out in practice.
This passage illustrates the cautious nature of a political figure who was careful in responding to public opinion.
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An exceedingly readable volume, especially valuable in its analyses of conditions, causes, situations and results; and against his main conclusions no sane person can contend."--Boston Transcript.
In his text he explains the controversy so that the plain man may understand it, while in the notes he adduces the evidence that the specialist requires....
More valuable still is his exposition of the Philippine question in its bearings on American life and politics.
Indeed, his administration admittedly ranked with the best that had adorned the State for a century, and his friends, including Independents and many Stalwarts, rallied with energy to his support.
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