Word: accomplishments
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...campaigns. It is the machine in politics, and is self-perpetuating. It differs from the old New England town-meeting, in that it is composed of members of one party only. Those who enter into the proceedings of the caucus are in sympathy with each other, and thus they accomplish something. The caucus is the germ from which are formed the county and state central committees and officers. To some it may appear that a political campaign is run hap-hazard. This is not the case, however. A campaign is very carefully managed, and it costs a great deal...
...devote their efforts to elevating Harvard in popular esteem perhaps those who accomplish their end most effectually are those who merely present the college to the public gaze just as it is and let it speak for herself. This is the very valuable work which the Secretary of the University has just performed. In his little pamphlet on Harvard University, Mr. Bolles has put forward in a very clear way the true position of the University, the methods requisite for entering it, and especially the nature and opportunities of the college when once entered. A great deal of eulogistic writing...
...freshman crew now has all the time it needs in the tank since the 'varsity has gone to the river. Heretofore Jones has not had time enough to accomplish what only can be accomplished by much time by any coach. The first crew only has been rowing in the tank; now both crews will row there...
...attempt at a general revision of the tariff is not political at this time (a) It would not accomplish the object sought for. - (b) It would not make the principle involved any more obvious. - (c) It would invite the opposition of every interest depending upon the favors of the present tariff. - (d) Tariff reformers should attempt only what they can reasonably expect to accomplish, and - (e) No extreme measure can pass the Republican Senate...
...taking steps forward and making the work more efficient and more helpful to the university. To lay before the college in an impartial way matters of college interest, and to represent as nearly as possible that rather indefinite thing, college opinion, is the work which the CRIMSON has to accomplish. It will be the aim of the Ninety-three board to do this work as judiciously as possible...