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...second team. The subject for the debate is "Resolved, That it will be for the best interests of Cuba that the United States, before the end of the next two years, cease to have any part in the government of that island, reserving only those rights included in the Platt Amendment." The University team has chosen to uphold the affirmative. The Coolidge Prize of $100, for the best undergraduate speaker in all three trials, was awarded to J. S. Davis '08. The speaking was judged by Mr. A. P. Stone '93, who will coach the team, Mr. S. Curtis...
...decided to take the affirmative in the question, "Resolved, That it will be for the best interests of Cuba that the United States, before the end of the next two years, cease to have any part in the government of that island, reserving only those rights included in the Platt Amendment," and a telegram was sent Yale to that effect...
...minute speech on either side of the question "Resolved, That it will be for the best interests of Cuba that the United States, before the end of the next two years, cease to have any part in the government of that island, reserving only those rights included in the Platt Amendment." On the basis of these speeches six men will be retained for the final trials on Friday. The order of speaking is posted in Gore Hall...
...University. The subject for debate is: "Resolved, That it will be for the best interests of Cuba that the United States, before the end of the next two years, cease to have any part in the government of that island, reserving only those rights included in the Platt Amendment." At the first trial, on next Thursday evening, each speaker will be allowed five minutes to argue either the affirmative or negative of the subject for the debate; and as a result of these speeches, from twelve to sixteen men will be retained. These men will deliver 10-minute speeches...
...held on May 1 at New Haven: "Resolved, That it will be for the best interests of Cuba that the United States, before the end of the next two years, cease to have any part in the government of that island, reserving only those rights included in the Platt Amendment." Harvard will have the choice of sides...