Is it wise to annex territory thus inhabited? Have we not problems pressing upon us every day. appealing to us every hour with reference to the incapacity of many who are now in the United States? Do we not know that our immigration laws are being daily made stronger. so that we may be able to exclude those who are not fitted by disposition. education. or surroundings to appreciatingly share in the blessings of that equal liberty which can be safely exercised only by men of sound mind and honest heart? Does anyone pretend to me that the presence of these people will add to our strength or our glory? Grant that the few who setup and maintain. and who in my opinion will maintain. that Republic are educated gentlemen. pesons guided by the best of motives and possessing all of the qualifications for American citizenship. still the limited number can not be included without the presence also of the vast horde of incompetents.
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Vast horde of incompetents.