But have we any right or justification in going further? Many think we have not. and Congress should give carefud thought to this problem. The forcing on her of our contractlabor laws. our immigration laws. reciprocity. and 20 per cent special duty in our favor on American goods. and other like provisions do not appear in order. or even for our own ultimate interests. We are supposed to be a great. liberal. and broadminded nationat least it is said in this House almost daily that we areand I believed it until lately. but am now beginning to doubt it. Eighty millions of people giving freedom to 1.000.000. of whom likely not more than 100.000 to 200.000 are educated in the worlds ways. the bulk of the inhabitants of Cuba being uneducated. simple. and almost children in knowledge. and yet we propose to force them to accept restrictions undoubtedly for their detriment unless they become one of us actually and throw in their final salvation with this country.
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The bulk of the inhabitants of Cuba being uneducated, simple, and almost children in knowledge.