I take it that if there be no national necessity for it. if none should be shown. the proposition would stand at the end of such consideration as a mere proposal to throw our agricultural interests Into confusion. subject them to depression. discourage internal development for the benefit of others. for no reason better than an impulse to do somethingexecute a diversion. make a new mark on the map of the world. This movement would. I think. stand alone in the history of national movements as an attempt to divert development away from the home flag. divert immigration to a field of competition with us and before such competition is necessary. to build and strengthen elsewhere at the expense of home. But if It be necessary. if the time has come when we need It. if our agricultural resources be not ample. then a further development should be sought more under our control. where we could not be deprived of its benefits whenever and under whatever circumstances a rival power should elect. The more we are brought to a state of dependence upon resources not under our control the weaker our position.
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