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...general opinion of the class. During the past week or two we have tried to meet the Corporation to get a final decision, but have been unable to do so. Informally, however, the President has stated that a plan of the "Tree" which we have submitted to him with fewer seats and much larger exits than at present will probably be satisfactory. We are to meet the Corporation today for a final conference and hope that in the near future we can submit the final requirements of the Corporation and our own suggestions to a class meeting...
Question: "Resolved, That it would be for the benefit of the state if our legislative bodies passed fewer laws...
...would be beneficial to the welfare of the country. I. There would be less frequent distribution of offices (a) There have been fewer removals when a president has succeeded himself than when a president has succeeded another, even of the same party. (b) A new President has to reward his supporters. II. Extra terms offer motives for clean administration (a) The President's misdoings are brought to light by the hostile press. III. The refusal of a third term might destroy a definite policy (a) Continuity is essential to successful foreign policy. IV. At times it would be unwise...
Hereafter there will be fewer changes in the make-up of the first squad, in order that the men may learn to play together better as a team...
...Fewer of the members of the Union than usual gathered together in Sever 11 last night to discuss the resolution that the referendum should be introduced in this country in state legislation. The debate was well presented by the principal disputants. For the affirmative W. J. Peacock, L. S., was persuasive and H. D. Bushnell logical; on the negative N. B. Marshall was clear and W. W. Orr '96 effective. Several members of the Union spoke from the floor...