Word: method
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...certain that in this century the theory of an evolutionary method of some sort in this universe has taken fast hold upon thinking men. Especially is this the case as to the life of man as man upon our planet. While a quiet evolution is easily seen in laws and political institutions, a more violent process is no less evident. So far the progress of man has been, far more than we could have wished, by catastrophies...
Take the way by which these colonies were separated from England. One of two ways of progress was possible, either by right reason or by revolution. The revolutionary method prevailed. The result was the immediate loss of much Anglo-Saxon blood. Again, Turgot's efforts to bring about a gradual development of political liberty in France were of no avail against the ultra-conservatives and the Revolution followed. Even in the case of our Civil War, Henry Clay and other statesmen saw it was inevitable that slavery and freedom must conflict many years before the crisis came and they sought...
...direct and business like speaking which characterizes Harvard men in public life today; Senator Lodge, Commissioner Roosevelt, Governor Wolcott, and ex-Governor Long are admirable examples of its efficiency. That this style of speaking has been successful among the undergraduates our great record in debate has effectively shown. The method of studying the great public problems by original research, coupled with this business-like, earnest way of presenting them will bring success in public life in the future...
...subject for both debates is "Resolved, That the present method of electing senators is preferable to election by popular vote...
...subject is: "Resolved, That the present method of electing United States senators is preferable to election by popular vote." The Forum has chosen the affirmative side. Books have been reserved in the Library and a list of references is posted there...