thinks an earlier proclamation would not have been sustained, 120;
warned that he will cause loss of fall elections, 123;
always willing to trust people on a moral question, 123, 124;
supported by Border States in election, 125;
renews proposals for compensated emancipation, 126, 127;
favors it as a peaceful measure, 127;
his argument, 127-129;
fails to persuade Missouri to accept plan, 130;
issues definite proclamation, 130, 131;
his remark on signing, 131;