Word: controling
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...defensive. Though establishing a well knit case and abiding by it consistently, the Harvard speakers in general showed a lack of elasticity in adapting their arguments to Princeton's unexpected contention that the question itself in the phrase "continued domestic violence," pre-supposed the occurrence of violence beyond control of the State, and left the question merely one of whether or not the President should be the agent vested with the necessary controlling power. Neither team showed more than very ordinary ability in weaving extemporaneous rebuttal into the set speeches. A persuasive appeal for a clear distinction of the exact...
...illustration of such an emergency. A state of continued violence existed and the governor of Illinois would not apply for federal assistance. If Governor Altgeld in 1894 refused to call in federal aid when lives and property were being outraged to a degree quite beyond the control of the State authorities, it is probable that in future industrial crises other governors may sacrifice the safety of the people with as little justification...
...discretionary power of a military officer create in time of peace a martial law justifiable only as a last resort in time of war. But of more significance is the fact that interference by the central government, firstly, vitally weakens the salient feature of American government--the local control of local matters; and, secondly, it undermines one essential of every good government-- control in particular matters by those people who posses most information about them. A national feeling prompting interference is based on indirect information, not on direct knowledge--local interests arise from direct knowledge. The people of a section...
...were unable of themselves to suppress riot and violence, which is a fundamental of their case. It makes a great difference whether the President is to have power to enforce State laws or national laws. With the first he should not be allowed to interfere; over the second his control already is adequate...
...Senior Wranglers. Debate. Assembly Room, Harvard Union, 8 p. m. Question: "Resolved, That a Constitutional Amendment is advisable giving Congress control over corporations doing interstate business." Principal Disputants.--Affirmative: Hale's Camp.--Negative: Hinckley's Camp...