There it stands; and although, from time to time, parties and men may refuse to observe the spirit of that great provision in the constitution, there it will stand, and in time--and I trust a not far distant time--it will be recognized by every man and woman and child in this broad land, white or black, north or south.
Sherman expresses hope that the principle of equality will eventually be embraced by all Americans.
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That is all we ask, and what we demand at all hazards.
This power in the hands of a few is at this moment the disturbing element in many of our great industries.
I would regard it as a public calamity to have the power of this House placed, directly or indirectly, under the control of this administration.
It is not in my blood and these gentlemen cannot put it there.
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