Word: britain
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Canadian-American foot ball team is on its way home from Great Britain. Fifty-eight matches were played, of which 13 were won, 32 lost, and 13 drawn...
...objects of the originator in planning such a scheme seems to have been numerous. He states that such a "Festival" will tend to increase the good will and the good understanding of the Empire" that it will make Great Britain friendlier and will arouse a new and greater interest in her colonies. Then by admitting the United States, the bonds of the two great countries will be more closely drawn and a feeling of kinship will be engendered. Those speaking the same language but from different parts of the world will be brought together, friendship will be made; sport will...
...free registry. - (a) Foreign registry was not permitted at the time that the American merchant marine was the foremost in the land. - (b) Changes from wood to iron; sail to steam; and changes in machinery are the real causes of this decline. - (c) The civil war enabled Gt. Britain to get a long start over the United States at a critical time. - (d) Wages on Am. ships are higher. - (e) Lack of proper mail subsidies granted by our government...
...Stagg will give an illustrated lecture on the "Modern Athlete," Dec. 17, at New Britain...
...There are serious practical difficulties in the way of Annexation. - (a) Increase in the civil service. - (b) Opposition of Great Britain; Fort. Review LV, 120; No. Amer. Rev. vol. 152, p. 473. - (c) Canadians do not favor it; Spectator, vol. 64, 163; Mag. Amer. Hist...