There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice

He mocks the people who proposes that the government shall protect the rich and that they in turn will care for the laboring poor.

The admitted right of a government to prevent the influx of elements hostile to its internal peace and security may not be questioned, even where there is not treaty stipulation on the subject.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

I have considered the pension list of the republic a roll of honor.

No man has ever yet been hanged for breaking the spirit of a law.

The laboring classes constitute the main part of our population. They should be protected in their efforts peaceably to assert their rights when endangered by aggregated capital and all statutes on this subject should recognize the care of the State for honest toil and be framed with a view of improving the condition of the workingman