My Greatest Trials Come Through Those Professing

I Have Tried So Hard To Do The Right.

It Is No Credit To Me To Do Right. I Am Never Under Any Temptation To Do Wrong!

The Paramount Duty Of Maintaining Public Order And Defending The Interests Of Our Own People May Require The Adoption Of Measures Of Restriction, But They Should Not Tolerate The Oppression Of Individuals Of A Special Race.

The Friendliness And Charity Of Our Countrymen Can Always Be Relied Upon To Relieve Their Fellow Citizens In Misfortune. This Has Been Repeatedly And Quite Lately Demonstrated. Federal Aid In Such Cases Encourages The Expectation Of Paternal Care On The Part Of The Government And Weakens The Sturdiness Of Our National Character, While It Prevents The Indulgence Among Our People Of That Kindly Sentiment And Conduct Which Strengthens The Bonds Of A Common Brotherhood.

Men And Times Change-but Principles-never.