Word: neutrality
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...saying that the forces that are making towards peace are many and well organized. The independence of nations has made them strong, and their equality follows from this independence. Independence in its execution leads to dependence on others, and so to interdependence. Consequently when war breaks out, the neutral nations suffer with the guilty; there is a state of confusion, and trade is paralyzed. Hence the non-combatants will try to make peace between the belligerents if only from a selfish motive...
...subject of war loans was then taken up, and Mr. Hirst showed that they differ little from arms and ammunition which are never supplied by neutral nations to countries at war. Wars should be paid for as much as possible by taxes, and heavy taxes should be imposed at the beginning of a war when the people are able to pay them...
...violence. Of the new rules, the one requiring a gain of 10 yards in three downs is responsible for yesterday's low score, for neither team could gain this distance consistently. The quarterback kick was successfully used by the University team, but the forward pass was a failure. The neutral zone rule appeared to be a very wise provision, as it made it much easier to follow the plays through the line...
...Neutral Zone...
...meeting held two weeks ago tentative recommendations were made in regard to the disqualification of players, the neutral Zone, forward pass and the number of players to be allowed in the line. These suggestions will be reconsidered at the meeting today. Attention will also be given to the plan of having a central board of officials which shall assign umpires and referees to officiate at all intercollegiate football contests. Perhaps the most important suggestions to be considered are those which relate to making the game more open. Some of these were taken up at the last meeting, notably the forward...