Word: outlook
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...whole, the outlook is most encouraging, for the victor is the most liberal of the Chinese generals, far more educated and intelligent than Chang, and with definite plans for progressive reforms. His proposed constitutional assembly is to make the central government really representative and abolish the system of Tuchaus, or provincial governors, which, by arousing rivalry, is held largely responsible for the present struggle. Realizing apparently the ill-favor into which the mercenary private armies have fallen among the Chinese people, Wu is seeking the establishment of a truly peaceful and effective government. If his reforms succeed, China...
...Crucible" is a drama of life among the workers in the Pittsburg steel mills It is similar, in a general way, to "Strife" and the "Mob", by John Galsworthy. The subject and main theme of the piece is the social conditions in the Pittsburg steel mills, coupled with the outlook on life of the workers there. The effect of the mills and the industry upon the minds of these people forms an important part of the atmosphere...
...claim the "Tribune" declares that there are many high school students who are denied access to a higher learning because they are not allowed the income from professional ball playing. And why not allow them such a privilege? Does not the Rhodes scholarship committees take a broad and sane outlook on this matter in demanding that applicants be of all round development. As for the possibility that a man would become an undergraduate only as an athlete and not as a scholar, a careful scrutiny of scholastic records would determine his sincerity. In short, the present rule is unnatural...
From an account of the St. Louis convention in the "Outlook" G. P. Putnam says: "'What was the most notable thing done?' I asked Colonel Roosevelt at the close of the caucus...
...against the Green, they should be able to turn back any offence play that the Tigers may put forward. Against Dartmouth the Crimson played the best game of its season with the possible exception of that against the Westminster team. Coach Claflin is very much encouraged over the outlook for tomorrow's struggle and the final tussle with the Flis a week from tomorrow...