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...Senators should be elected by the state legislatures.- (A) Indirect election of Senators secures much better men.- (1) Mere popular demagogues cannot secure election by state legislatures.- cf. character of senators and governors.- (B) Corruption, urged as an objction to the present system, would be merely increased by popular election of senators.- (1) Bribing in direct election is as easy as in indirect elctions: (bryce II, 137 seq.).- (2) It is more demoralizing.- (3) The Senators would be elected by the corrupt element of the states.- (a) The cities, where most corruption exists, would have greater influence (Bryce...
...lungs and increase the respiration and circulation. Since a latent period is needful for the proper nutrition of the muscles rest should precede every period of exercise. Furthermore, exercise should be of such a composite nature as to bring out the cooperation and coordination of the muscles. Hence the indirect method of training is the best. The all round development acquired in this way gives power which is useful in any single event...
Weather obliged a temporary postponement of the fall games at the Field, the entries for which are very numerous. The project of practically completing the Field, by adding suitable approaches, is being considered, and has received an indirect encouragement by the recent removal by fire, of an adjacent soap factory, a great source of discomfort. The Athletic Association will probably hold several more paper-chases before the close of the season. The New Haven Golf Club has met with great success and college men form a large proportion of its membership nearly one hundred being enrolled. The centenary of Keats...
...rooms, but water will be supplied to the entries on the first and third floors in each section. The building will be absolutely fire-proof, perfectly ventilated, and lighted by gas. Heat will be supplied from the central station, whether by the hot water system or the indirect radiation of steam, is not yet decided. There will also be an open fireplace in each study...
...Cuba to independence is for the moral interest of the U. S.- (a) The Cuban cause is just.- (1) The Spanish administration of Cuba has always been selfish and tyrannical. Forum, xx. 54 sq. Ballou 305 sq.- (a) Denial of representation.- (b) Oppressive direct and indirect taxation.- (c) Spanish control of revenues.- (d) Greed and corruption of officials.- (e) Espionage.- (f) Censorship of press.- (g) Barbarities in suppressing rebellions.- (2) Spain has broken faith with Cuba.- (a) Non-fulfillment of promises made to insurgents in 1878: Forum...