Word: ruling
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...still had remained faithful in their belief in statehood, put in a plank to that effect. The nationalists also received recognition, for the party pledged itself to independence under the protectorate of the United States, identical to the present status of Cuba; and, thirdly, it declared itself for home rule somewhat similar to that which Canada enjoys. It is clear that this platform is an expression of the most conflicting interests. However, the Unionist Party carried the people with it and controlled absolutely the branch of the Government responsible to the voters up to November, 1916. The consent...
...Jones Bill which has become law, gives Porto Rico a form of home rule and makes Porto Ricans citizens of the United States. The press of the Island has expressed the joy that the people feel now due to such an important event, and there is faith in the United States and in the spirit of fairness prevailing here which has led this nation to generous action for the benefit of assailed mankind...
...Hague Convention of 1907 requires that "the existence of a state of war must be notified to neutral powers without delay." During the present war, declarations previous to hostilities have been the rule...
...plays of the Dramatic Club have always been welcomed before for their intrinsic worth and the high quality of their presentations. This year, according to advance reports, will prove no exception to the rule. The plays which have been selected are interesting in subject-matter and adequate in treatment. The standard of acting, the general quality of the production, can best be measured by those who attend tomorrow night...
...night at 6 o'clock and resulted in the appointment of R. W. Harwood '20, who collected $120.50, the largest individual amount handed in J. W. Geary '20 was credited with the second largest collection of $118, and R. Saltonstall '20 was third with $117. In accordance with the rule followed by 1919 the amount each collector gave himself to the fund did not count in his totals, the actual collections alone being considered. Only $1,400 was secured last year by 1919 and the 1920 totals are the largest on record. The average amount turned in by each member...