Word: less
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...covering the general history of the United States, from the end of the Revolution to the present time. It seems strange that among all the history courses given, there is none treating of this very important period in the development of our own country. The average Harvard graduate knows less of United States History than of Ancient or Mediaeval...
...would be beneficial to the welfare of the country. I. There would be less frequent distribution of offices (a) There have been fewer removals when a president has succeeded himself than when a president has succeeded another, even of the same party. (b) A new President has to reward his supporters. II. Extra terms offer motives for clean administration (a) The President's misdoings are brought to light by the hostile press. III. The refusal of a third term might destroy a definite policy (a) Continuity is essential to successful foreign policy. IV. At times it would be unwise...
...will be useful to students, but caviar to the public. It is not, then, worth while to take Grimm's words to heart, and to have the courage to fail rather than leave the task unattempted? If the critic can be more helpful, he may be content to be less profound, original, or mature." The first three chapters of the work sketch the development of French literature till the close of the eighteenth century, that the reader may be reminded of those authors whose influence is still felt. The chapters that follow, however, discuss only those writers who have made...
...crowding within the bounds of the field is done from intense interest in the game; but it none the less hinders the progress of the game, makes the work of both players and officials harder, and by interfering with the work of one team more than of the other, places it at an unfair disadvantage. Let the crowd this afternoon aid the elevens practically as well as by cheering, and show that it knows its own place and can keep...
...with reference to national politics: Examples, Governor Powers, notorious for his acquirement of State lands for a nominal sum, owes his election to national issues; In 1888 in N. Y. Republicans voted for Governor Hill [Democratic] in return for Democratic votes for Harrison. (B) Biennial elections will make executive less effective. (1) Re-election of governor less probable: Example, almost all the governors in the annual states in recent years have served three terms; but few in biennial states. Tribune Almanac, 1884-1896. (2) Executives will appoint weak commissions. (a) Appointments will be on party lines. (x) The governors have...