Do you know the context?
I suppose the quotation is stressing that the writer has put a lot of effort into getting their argument/grievances heard by the parliament, and that said parliament is 'tyrannical', implying that it rules without concern for the people or accountability to them. It seems that the quote may be a way of justifying some later action, essentially saying; 'we've tried and failed to do this in the proper way, so now we must be more forceful'.
The British news oscillated the American public opinion(s) in favor of the Allies. They also had like cultural 'bonds' too.
I visited the US Fish and Wildlife Service's website. It says, "<span>Agency with mission of conserving, protecting and enhancing </span>fish<span>, </span>wildlife<span>, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people." "Protecting...wildlife" includes endangered species!
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