Word: showings
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Everyone feels sincerely grateful to Captain Cordier, who has given up practically his entire time to the work of the Regiment. Each individual can show this appreciation in no better way than by being in his place at roll call tomorrow...
There are 14 more commissioned officers to be appointed. There are also more vacancies for positions of sergeants and corporals. These appointments will be given to privates, corporals, or sergeants who show the desire and ability to fill such positions...
...made an aquatic jubilee. Progress in naval construction will be shown by the latest models of many types of vessels. It is planned to have torpedo boat destroyers and submarines in manoeuvres in the Basin, working in conjunction with fast motor boats and hydroplanes, which will aim to show the utility of small craft in time of war. It is also planned to have an aeroplane which will perform various "stunts" over the heads of the spectators...
...While recognizing the gratifying increase in instruction," the report says, "an investigation seems to show that there are great differences in the conditions under which instruction in international law and kindred subjects is carried on throughout the United States. Students are seeking institutions offering satisfactory courses on these subjects. There is particularly in consequence of recent changes a growing interest in international affairs. Educational institutions desirous of meeting the demands are accordingly providing courses upon international law and international relations; but the committee is of the opinion that the importance of the subject in general merits a much greater development...
...course of instruction of one year, divided between international law as a system of law and the application of its principles in international relations is regarded as a minimum. Experience seems to show that better results are obtained by consecutive rather than by concurrent study of these subjects when only one year is possible, i.e., a half year of international law followed by a half year of international relations, rather than a division of the periods in each week between these subjects. Where it is not at present possible to give adequate courses in international law and international relations, more...