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...general restriction of armament, inasmuch as it permits the signatories to supply one another with arms; 2) is objectionable because it prohibits the sale of arms to countries not parties to the Convention when such action might be highly desirable (as, for example, it might be desirable to furnish arms to some Latin American not a party to the Convention, but defending itself from aggression) ; 3) would require special legislation by Congress which the Government is not prepared to undertake; 4) is so intertwined with the League of Nations "as to make it impracticable for this Government to ratify...
...question of whether the clock was turned back an hour on Saturday night or on Sunday morning might well furnish the theme for a hot debate. It is much the same problem as that in the old Greek dilemna of the lawyer and his prentice. But waiving this point, it is probable that nobody felt the effect of the turning except in a fresher sensation when he waked. Another unnoticed effect there was also. The quitting of Daylight Saving Time has put a period to the summer. No longer can one pretend merrily that 12 o'clock...
...dance will be held in the Living Room of the Union and will be from 4.30 to 7 o'clock. Monahan's Five-Piece Orchestra will furnish the music and at tea time refreshments, consisting of assorted sandwiches, cakes, frappe, chocolate, and tea, will be served...
...nine military regions furnish us with 50,000 men, constituting thus an admirable civic guard. In order to become a member of this guard a recruit must be an honest man, resolved to maintain public order...
...There he took opportunity to say that President Coolidge would probably receive the Republican Presidential nomination in 1924, but as for the Democratic choice, "We have a great many available men. There's scarcely a state-North, South, East or West-that could not furnish a capable man. But the trouble is that so many of them are not known throughout the nation." " Will you be a candidate for President in 1924, Mr. Hoover?" asked a curious reporter...