In very many cases, however, revolutions in the Republics in question have no basis in principle, but are due merely to the machinations of conscienceless and ambitious men, and have no effect but to bring new suffering and fresh burdens to an already oppressed people.
Bill Taft: “In very many cases, however, revolutions in the Republics in question have no basis in principle, but are due merely to…”
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Taft warned that many revolutions in Central America are driven by self-serving individuals rather than genuine causes.
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