Word: governmental
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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The proposal of Ludwig C. A. K. Martens, self-styled "Ambassador" from Soviet Russia, that he be permitted, on behalf of the government he represents, to furnish transportation back to Russia for those Russians who have become persona non grata to the United States, is one that should meet with...
"In China this year the students went into politics for the first time. The cession of Shantung to Japan had stunned the country. A military clique controlled the government, and the people, without means of expression, waited.
"Suddenly the students of Peking University demonstrated. In the course of their demonstration they gave a beating to two or three statesmen who were suspected of favoring Japan. Their action sent a thrill through the country. A number of them were arrested and the city was practically put under martial...
"The people of China began to boycott Japanese goods. In the vacation period the students went out through the country urging the manufacture of those goods in China. Their suggestions found great support, and they made a number of new demands. The government granted nearly all of the demands, including...
Victor L. Berger, Milwaukee editor, convicted of conspiring against the United States, was refused a seat in Congress by a vote of 309 to 1. Congress has not said that "we will allow only men who agree with us to debate with us," but Congress has, with thoroughly justifiable indignation...