Word: question
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Whether the condition and circumstances will prove such as to make it desirable for the United States to attend any conference or conferences which may eventually take place as a result of the labors of a preparatory commission or otherwise is a question which need not now be considered...
...question of high or low tariff, long a battleground between Republicans and Democrats, has in recent years lost some of its pristine vigor. The Republicans have ignored the high tariff except for perfunctory eulogies. The Democrats have used it chiefly as a handy missile for occasional flings at their opponents...
From a political standpoint the farmers' tariff argument is more of a threat than an actual proposal. The Administration does not want the tariff question opened, and by control of Congress it can probably prevent a new tariff bill. But the Administration cannot prevent the farmers from opening anew the tariff fight-a fight in which the Democrats are eager to take part...
...question of tariff rates was opened again, if not for action at least for free discussion...
...different radical factions, I think it an impossibility for her to join us. Yet I will say that the issue on this point has been mis-stated. It has been debated widely, I believe, whether or not Russia should be welcomed into the League. Personally, I would put the question, 'Will Russia ever be able to enter the League...