“ Instead of imperial federation, meaning some form of centralization, they would have imperial coöperation which was federalism in its true sense. This might not at first be that "absolute unanimity" which they all desired but it would lead ultimately to that result. It would preserve their own individual freedom and the sovereignty of their parliaments and, at the same time, that spirit of wholeness for the empire without which no union could be successfully maintained. [1] Coöperation, the very essence of all true federalism was the new keynote of Australasian nationalism. ”

“ Another decade may make possible a good general history of the development of the railroads of the United States.
Mr. Hedges’ book is concerned with the development of railroad transportation in the Northwest during the years 1865 to 1895, and centers in the competition of the cities of Portland, Tacoma and Seattle for supremacy. The work has been done carefully and intelligently, and the account is well balanced. Typographical errors seem to be missing entirely, while mistakes in either fact or inference are remarkably scarce. ”

“ About one-fourth of the book deals with Indian wars but nowhere is there a discussion of these events in relation to Indian policies. There is need of a study of racial relations, and it is disappointing that the author limited himself primarily to military activities. ”