Word: firmness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...panic France alone stood firm. Freely she gave of her silver to all; freely took gold from all, without fear of its becoming worthless. Thus against the action of those nations which demonetized gold, and without an ally, France maintained through this crisis the ratio...
...peremptory message was justifiable.- (1) Affairs demanded an immediate and firm stand on the part of the United States.- (a) England, with no authority but a disputed claim, was on the point of occupation: H. C. Lodge in Cong. Record, Dec. 30, 1895, p. 360.- (b) England had refused to arbitrate.- (2) It is in conformity with public opinion.- (a) It has unqualified support of the Senate and House of Representatives.- (b) English public opinion now generally approves it.- (x) As seen in the London Shipping World, London Chronicle, Pall Mall Gazette, St. James Gazette.- (y) Speeches at the opening...
...addition to the original partners, the firm now includes Mr. Russell's two sons, C. T., Jr., and W. E., and his nephew...
...must be ordered there before April 1, and it is desirable that as many as possible should be ordered at once. The price is $6.50, payable on delivery. If any man is intending to borrow his cap and gown or to get it elsewhere than of the above-named firm he will please notify one of the committee at once, that they may know how many orders to expect...
...popular man while at Harvard, being a member of several clubs. He was a different times secretary and managing editor of the CRIMSON. After leaving College he joined the staff of the New York Evening Post, but later left it to accept a position in the firm of Harper and Brothers...