Word: governance
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...attitude of the United States has always been one of toleration toward Mexico,--when such toleration was consistent with the best interests of both nations. The Mexicans now are almost for the first time learning to govern themselves; they are recovering from the paternalism of Diaz. The recognition of their government by the United States would have a wholesome influence upon their internal affairs. The governors of three of our border states--Texas, Arizona and New Mexico--haxe expressed their faith in the stability and sincerity of Mexico. It is to be hoped the federal government will soon be able...
...else are either so virulent or so persistent. Only through a rule of iron was Diaz able to maintain order, and at his policy of allowing foreigners to exploit Mexican resources the natives surged with discontent. The Mexican peon is like the dog in the manger; although he cannot govern himself, he will not long tolerate another's doing it; although he himself can not exploit the country's mineral wealth, he is determined that no one else shall...
Formal organization of the James A. Shannon Post of the American Legion was completed last night at the Union, when two hundred members of the new Post voted on a full ballot of officers, and passed upon a set of by-laws to govern the procedure of the University Post...
...final, and further nominees for offices may be suggested from the floor at the meeting. Such nominations are expected by the temporary executive committee and will be welcomed. A committee on by-laws was also appointed by Professor Lyman to draw up a complete set of by-laws to govern the Shannon Post, and to submit them for approval or change at the meeting...
...rules which will govern the New England Intercollegiate Wrestling meet at Springfield on March 19 and 20 were adopted at a recent meeting of managers from the six colleges to be entered in the meet held in the Varsity Club. As there are only six colleges, four will have to wrestle preliminary bouts in certain weights before competing in the semi-finals...