But no one will maint>a1u that this shall be lefk to the law of supply and de-
mand. No one can be foimd who will raise an objection to the Government fur-
nishing cheap education suited to the wants of the people.
In a decade from now, no one will be found, who will raise an objection to the
Government famishing cheap transportation suited to the wants of the people.
Article 1, sec. 8, of the Federal Ck)nstitution, provides that Congress shall have
'* power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several States,
and among the Indian tribes.'' Now it is clear, that the power of Congress over
the commerce, among the several States, is co-extensive with its power over for-
eign commerce and among the Indian tribes, and the power of Congress in re-
gard to foreign commerce and with the Indian tribes, will readily suggest itself
to every mind.
I believe it to be the duty of the Government and the best interests of the peo-
ple, to build such artificial highways and improve such natural ones as is practi -
cable, as the public necessities require.
