Word: see
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...question we must discuss is first, to state the nature of the industrial problem and then see if we can find any light to solve that problem. The industrial problem now is the labor problem. Can the problem of recompense to labor be solved peaceably? It can be in charity, as the Pope says, and in charity alone. Not charity in the sense of alms-giving. It is the charity, that teaches us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Justice is the only enduring end to peace. Thus our problem is the discovery of the true principle of justice...
...were heartily glad when Yale challenged Cornell, for we earnestly wished to row a return race with the men who beat us so magnificently last spring. But we were also glad to see that Yale had still no wish to compete for any general championship, sticking to her natural rival and making no alliance that could endanger the preeminence of this rivalry. To Harvard we are bound by long series of contests in every branch of sport, by the similarity between the two universities in positions and institutions, by the strong ties of alumni friendships and rivalry...
...Cornell's own race on Cornell waters. In looking forward to the race this year, then, which Yale naturally very much desired, it seemed fitting that Yale should in turn row Cornell on Yale's waters and also in Yale's own race with Harvard. Everyone earnestly wished to see this second trial of strength brought about, but it was felt that it must not be done if it involved future obligations. This very point has come up, however, and has put an end to the negotiations, much to the regret of Yale, although every Yale man may feel that...
...democratic spirit for which Harvard has always stood, by lessening the evils of individualism, and welding all into one compact mass of Harvard men. The club would do this, he said, for it has the unqualified support of society and non-society men alike, who all wish to see a united University. The speaker moved the appointment by the class presidents of a committee of five, to consist of two Seniors, two Juniors and one Sophomore, whose duty it shall be: First, to canvass the University to find how many men would join such a club, and second, to carry...
This means that a very large sum will be required. And just here lies the real key to future success or failure. If enough money be raised, it is difficult to see why a general club should not prove as successful here as Houston Hall at Pennsylvania now actually...