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Grant urges anti monopoly actions and civil rights protection
President Grant calls for modification of French cable concessions to protect US citizens and seeks to curb monopolies in ocean telegraphy. He outlines plans to secure federal protection for citizens abroad and to promote emigrant passenger treaties, protection against fake claims, and stronger China policy. He stresses integrity, equal rights, and unity, critiques tenure rules, and highlights military, naval, and postal reforms, Indian policy, pensions, and budget measures.
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