Word: statesmanship
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...General Dawes' diagnosis of the trouble was correct, his prescription is even more valuable: "I wish some of the men here would start out to call a spade a spade, and take his successive lickings at the hands of the political bosses. I can promise him a career of statesmanship, the only career worthy of an honest man's ambition...
...decent men in this country want peace. The American people are undergoing a moral revival after the slump immediately succeeding that golden age of statesmanship which ended with the exit of Woodrow Wilson. I doubt the existence of any 'widespread misinterpretation of the meaning and mandate of the great Harding vote'. Every sign points to be existence of a general desire on the part of the American people for a League of Nations of some sort or another. Mr. Wilson has laid out a simple, direct and practical path towards the realization of permanent peace, and all we have...
Were the Foundation proposed for the sole purpose of perpetuating Mr. Wilson's fame and statesmanship, a question might easily be raised as to the university of its appeal. But it is not. It is proposed for the purpose of furthering, the ultimate aims and ideals for which he labored--ideas with which few people--regardless of their opinions as to his abilities as an administrator will disagree. Awards for "meritorious service to democracy, public, welfare, liberal thought or peace through justice" are standards against which only the most narrowly prejudiced can take up arms. Technical scientists do not oppose...
...would be particularly unfortunate if the work of the conference should meet with delaying opposition in this country. The United States instigated it and it was American statesmanship that put it through. There is little doubt that sooner or later all the treaties will be ratified, for the administration has an adequate majority in the Senate. Futile hindrances and delays on the part of Senator Borah and his followers, however, will eliminate the tremendous prestige that would be given to the treaties if confirmed immediately. Swift ratification would have much the effect of a great approving public referendum...
...profit by their example. Our business men could perhaps be lured to the White House by a symphony concert, the House of Lords may soon be opening its deliberations with a performance of "The Mikado", and all political speeches made in the style of Artemus Ward. Before long statesmanship will consist in perpetual conferring at attractively situated resorts. The nine Muses bid fair to make a complete conquest of the seven great Powers...