Itis needlessfor me to state to the House that it would be impossible to estimate the sacrifices we would incur and the losses which would be inflicted upon us if this deadly scourge that has lately depopulated one of the greatest commercial centers of Europe should gain an entrance upon our territory. War or famine would prove far less destructive. because against war we could defend ourselves and against famine we might seek deliverance through the relief and benevolence of mankind. I do not wish to create any false apprehensions upon this subject. but with the tide of immigration that is pouring in upon us at every port of entry the highest authorities unite in predicting that it is almost impossible for us to evade or escape the threatened danger. If we adopt no preventive measures. if we look heedlessly on without any bombined effort at resistance. if with all its horrors staring us in the face we defy it to approach us. if we are willing to take our chances and rely upon temporary devices and expedients when the emergency is upon us. then. Mr.
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