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which is variously interpreted as a sacred shell and a 

 coiled cobra. 



Time will show how many of these emblems will 

 become permanently associated with the countries 

 which use them on their stamps and securities. But 

 it cannot be questioned that many of the totems are 

 well chosen, and show considerable grace of congruity. 

 It is public feeling which really gives currency to 

 any of these fancies. If the greater number prove 

 acceptable, there will be a very large addition to the 

 zoological side of the political cartoons of the future. 



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