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The President

CHAPTER VI
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After all, it is the amount involved that staggers rather than what obstacles must be overcome.

Taken piecemeal, I do not say that the entire scheme, even Credit Magellan, with its thirty billions, may not work through.

The resolution naming a committee to look into the claims and charges against Northern Securities ought to help my Presidential canvass.

It cannot avoid telling in my favor with thoughtful men.

They will see that I am one who is jealously guarding public interests." "And the resolution," suggested Mr.Harley, "appointing a commission for the Canadian Canal, and inviting the Ottawa government to do the same, ought also to speak in your favor.


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