Word: protection
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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This plan will protect the B. A. A. against finding itself overstocked with unassigned tickets. It will eliminate the necessity of a public sale which would be unfair to men living at a distance. And it will put an end to a large part of the present dissatisfaction caused by the reduction of applications already made...
...governed by the wishes of the wholly Irish executive council. Except in the case of actual invasion the Irish Free State is not committed to active participation in any British war without the consent of its own Parliament. At the same time the British navy continues to protect the Irish coast. So much leeway is allowed under the new constitution, that even a tariff barrier may be raised by Ireland against British goods...
...duty of the consular Service is to protect the interests of the Government in foreign countries and to extend and protect American trade. It differs in its scope from the Diplomatic service, which is the medium for the conduct of international affairs, but, as a result of its close relation to the various government departments, offers a valuable opportunity for the study of foreign customs, international, maritime, and commercial laws, political and commercial geography, and other subjects of diplomatic interest...
...manufacture of salt. These utensils were of pottery. The shallow pans were two to four feet in diameter. The precipitating jars were about two feet high and four inches across at the top, tapering to a point; at the bottom. These jars were furnished with covers, to protect the contents. The brine was collected from saline springs, placed in the jars, and allowed to stand until sediment had formed. The clear brine was then poured into great pans and evaporated over a fire. The forms of both types of vessel were perfectly adapted to the use to which they were...
...rather persistent rumors that the Administration was seriously considering the recognition of the Soviets have been killed by the recent statements of Secretary Hughes who has set forth our stand in a determined and logical manner. International law demands, in brief, that a government must pay its debts, protect foreigners, and conform to civilized customs in general; and it is with these facts in mind that Mr. Hughes outlines in clear terms what Lenine must accomplish to gain recognition from the United States...