Word: opinionative
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...listen to Professor Joseph Henry Thayer's remarks on the changes in the attitude towards the Bible. Like all the conference meetings, this was very informal and the latter part of the hour was devoted to asking and answering questions. Professor Thayer said that there were two distinct opinions about the Bible, one, that everything in the book must be taken as gospel truth, and that deviation from this would be heresy; the other that part of the Bible may be accepted and part rejected. The Reformation with Luther at its head was an instance of a radical change...
...rather discouraging in others. Just now the prospect for a good 'varsity nine this spring are doubtful. Most of the men who composed the last nine have left college, and the material among the under classmen is undeveloped. Men well up in athletic circles are almost unanimous in their opinion that no representative nine will be placed in the field this season. One important reason for this is the fact that the new State armory on the Union grounds practically deprives Technology of their use. The only other place to be had is the ball grounds, and their...
...Armstrong believes that the western railroads have been the most important factor in civilizing the wilder tribes, for these railroads naturally bring civilization with them. The lecturer also gave words of praise to the missionaries for the work they have done and are doing. The Indian, contrary to general opinion, is deeply religious, and all that is necessary is to exchange his present faith for a deeper and purer one. General Armstrong also said that the Indian is slow to acquire a knowledge of English, but can readily solve mathematical problems if the conditions are not too complicated. In conclusion...
...small.- N. Y. Times, Feb. 6, 1889; Boston Journal, Jan. 30, 1889; Samoan Affairs, p. 96-98. (b) Our right to a coaling station, although not used, is acknowledged.- Samoan Affairs, p. 124, Art. II; Cong. Record, p. 1455, Jan. 29, 1889; Samoan Affairs, pp. 59-60, 98; Public Opinion, Feb. 2, 1889, p. 344; Cleveland Leader and Philadelphia North American. (c) There is nothing in the German Samoan treaty denying it.- Samoan Affairs...
...should keep free from entangling relations with foreign nations. Washington's Farewell Address, in Sparks, vol. XII, pp. 231-2. (a) The Monroe doctrine should not be extended to include Samoa.- Public Opinion (N. Y. Tribune...