Word: nationalities
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...would be prejudicial to state interests. - (a) It would confer the franchise upon persons unfitted for politics: Nation, VIII, 88, X, 205; Forum, IV, 2. - (1) Physically. - (2) By temperament. - (3) By susceptibility to undue influence. - (b) It would greatly increase the number of illiterate and unqualified voters: Forum II, 429; New Englander XLIII, 207. - (1) The women who would use it belong to the lowest classes in our cities. - (2) Competent women would not use it. - (c) It would give rise to lax laws and weaken the government: Forum IV, 1-5. - (1) Laws must be sanctioned by physical...
...ALDRICH and J. W. WORTHINGTON.Best general references: Nation, vol. 54, p. 41; vol. 59, p. 230; vol 60, p. 138; A. B. Hart, The Chilean Controversy, in Practical Essays; Cong. Rec. 1894-5, pp. 2504, 2546, 3577; Senate Rep. No. 174, 51st Cong., 1st Session; House Exec. Doc. 49th Cong. 1st Session...
Folk-lore, he said, is unwritten tradition, and is the opposite of literature. It represents the average opinion and intelligence, orally expressed, of a tribe or nation. One of the most interesting fields of tradition is found in the study of children's games. Some of these have existed for many centuries in every country in Europe, and one of them may be traced as far back as the time of ancient Assyria. Many are undoubtedly survivals of ancient religious rites, such as those which celebrate the sowing of seed and the gathering in of the harvest. In this case...
...project, as regards Athens, was discouraged by some cautious individuals who doubted its success, unless it had the advantage of all modern facilities, and these, it was claimed, were largely lacking in Greece. But now the success of the scheme is assured by the arrangements made. The Greek nation have responded with enthusiasm to the call for subscriptions and the expenses of a brilliant celebration will be more than covered. The ancient Stadium at Athens is to be put in order, its high embanked sides covered with rows of seats and the level part provided with a running track...
...Senators would not be dependant on political machines: Public Opinion, XII, No. 20. - (c) Incapable men would not be chosen. - (1) Corporations could not elect their men: Public Opinion as above. - (2) The Senate would not be a field for party manipulation; e.g., Hill, May, Foraker: The Nation...