Word: pro-german
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...York has appointed his Commissioner of Accounts, Mr. Hirshfield, to conduct an inquiry on historical text-books. It is not now a super-idealization of our ancestors which is supposed to be a corrupt influence, but rather the interpretation of early American history from a violent pro-British or a treasonable pro-German propagandist standpoint...
...meant that he must live in what was practically a voluntary exile in Switzerland he gladly chose to do this in order that he might remain true to his ideals. There he wrote his "Above the Battle" (1915) and corresponded win Hauptmann, caring nothing for ridiculous accusations of being Pro-German so long as he continued to be true to himself. His latest novel, "Clerambault" (1920), is a record of the war's effects on the conscience of a man whirled into the war gulf...
Whether he will have so much assurance when once he has arrived, is another question. England and France, much as they would like to keep him out of power because of his pro-German tendencies, can not or will not go to such an extremity in the race of the whole Greek nation. But they can, and undoubtedly will, withdraw their support, both martial and financial, from the country. It cannot be denied that the Greeks are free to choose whomever they desire to rule over them; no more is it to be expected that the Allies will look favorably...
...able to announce a significant victory for his party. Its chief importance lies, of course, in the fact that the return of the Venezelists to power means the end of former King Constantine's hopes of regaining the throne from which he was forced to abdicate on account of pro-German tendencies during the war. The Royalist party, though greatly weakened by Constantine's exile, maintained its organization, and threatened to indicate itself at the elections. Having failed, however, its last chance of success is gone. Prince Paul, the second son of Constantine, and the choice of the Liberalists, will...
...group who favor Prince Andrew, uncle of Alexander, and brother to the deposed Constantine. Besides these there is also the very powerful group who have never lost hope of restoring that exiled monarch. The situation is further complicated by the fact that the powers will never consent that a pro-German Prince should mount the throne, and these aspirants have all, at one time or another, been accused of Teutonic leanings by their ill-wishers. The Greek people, innate politicians, and, above all, that overshadowing genius. Premier Venizelos, must have a finger in the pie as well...