Word: prevailing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...field artillery units this year, and emphasized the fact that the requirements for attendance at the other camps have been cut down. "Judging by the number of men who seem to think that attendance at all three summer camps is compulsory," said Colonel Goetz, "no very clear idea can prevail as to the actual requirements. I wish to make it clear that a man attends one summer camp if no provision for his pay is made; two camps if provision for pay is made; and the third camp is entirely optional with the student...
...again, and is getting back, in some measure, what he gave us." Others find in it cause for skepticism. They think that taking Germany's colonies, imposing heavy indemnities, and literally holding down the Hun on every side that he may never rise again, will cause a bitterness to prevail that can never be eradicated...
...might yet intervene if we could form some decision, and save the fruits of the revolution that abolished Czardom. But as it is we leave Russia to be the prey of whatever new form of tyranny can prevail there while her most respectable elements are becoming estranged from us and Japan offers the only visible...
...outcome will be an enduring compact between the British people and the American people to keep the peace and promote the good relations of the earth." President Eliot expressed a belief that if the "force of law," were backed by "an overwhelming force of army and navy" it would prevail...
While investigations and accusations prevail at Washington, a bill to enroll men for the draft as they come of age waits for passage. In spite of the Administration's backing, little action has apparently been taken to hurry through this measure. Although we might condemn the lack of foresight in not providing for such a matter when the draft became law, yet the present need is for instant remedy. Within a short while, if we are to follow our schedule, another increment of draftees must be called out. Although there may be no necessity for summoning men outside of Class...