Word: friendships
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Ruhr", Mr. Villard continued, "is very hard to understand. By her occupation she is subjecting the new German government, which is faced with many difficult problems, with a pressure which it can ill bear, and is hindering it in its struggle for existence. Her actions are undermining the friendship which has grown up with England, and are lowering her position in the regard of most Americans. The loss of the friendship of these countries would far outweigh any gain from supplies of coal or iron. I oppose the French action", the speaker concluded, "not because of any pity...
...more serious divergence of views appeared at the Paris Conference on Reparations last fall. The French and British plans were incompatable, no compromise could be arranged and the conference failed. At that time one review claimed "that France is rapidly losing the friendship of Great Britain", English press has had little but condemnation for French action in the Ruhr, while English garrisons at bridgeheads over the Rhine have opposed the advance of French forces. The Liberal Party of England, with its strength constantly growing, definitely advocates more active opposition to the French policy. The breach has been steadily widening: historians...
...said that he was sure Hanihara would do much to advance the common interests of his country and the United States. In replying the Japanese Ambassador delivered a message of good will from his Sovereign and said that he would " on all occasions, move in an atmosphere of sympathy, friendship, and under-standing...
...this way", concluded M. Roz, "by the exchange of students and professors, will the American and French people come to know each other better, and the old friendship will be maintained...
...opinion that the best way to preserve and strengthen this friendship is the exchange of students and professors. This system of exchanges is already being carried on and might well be extended. The French Ministry of Education makes it possible for 30 American young women to study in France each year. They are entered in the best women's colleges in various parts of France. Perhaps the most interesting and valuable feature of the practice is that it is so arranged that on holidays and during vacations the American young women may visit private families in different parts...