Word: martially
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...disarmament. There has never been a time in recent years which seemed to offer so many chances for actually carrying out such a plan. Germany is disarmed. England, France, and Italy are so near national bankruptcy that they would undoubtedly welcome any practical suggestion for doing away with martial expense. England has said as much. Yet in direct opposition to this feeling, we have our navy men crying for more money, a united fleet, immediate preparation for war. Is this jingoism, or are we really facing the possibility of another conflict...
...such a case is the set of resolutions drawn up by the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic at its first annual convention in Boston. The convention, after expressing its sympathy for Ireland and the cause of the "Irish Republic", proceeded to demand the court-martial of Admiral Sims because of "his abuse of official position and misrepresentation of the Irish cause"; to agree upon a boycott of English goods in America; to insist that Sir Auckland Geddes, British Ambassador, be recalled for attempting to "dictate the policy and government of our people"; and to demand full...
...Daniels. Both have, against the wishes of Congress and public sentiment, endeavored to force the passage of Army and Navy appropriation bills far too large for present uses or requirements. The desire to spend has evidently not decreased with the cessation of actual hostilities; and their now martial tendencies are leading them to demand larger armaments than before...
...Allied Conference with the Bolshevists at Prinkipo, so that he is in a position to discuss the political situation most thoroughly. Mr. White is also the author of several books, the best known of which are "In the Heart of a Fool," "The Old Order Changeth," and "The Martial Adventures of Henry...
...White is the author of several books, among which are "In the Heart of a Fool," "A Certain Rich Man," and "The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me." He was a reporter at the Paris Peace Conference, and was appointed by the President American delegate to the Allied conference at Prinkipo with the Bolsheyist government, which was abandoned...