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...form of government; so far as known, neither Bulgarian nor Turkish troops are operating north of the Danube. Turkey is evidently under German control, and the armies are undoubtedly directed by German officers. Nevertheless, both Bulgaria and Turkey have respected American lives and interests; many of the leading Bulgarian statesmen and officers were educated at Roberts College, Constantinople, by American teachers, speak English, and feel that the United States is their friend. The Turks have shown a remarkable courtesy to American missionaries and institutions. Through all the vicissitudes of the war they have permitted Roberts College and the American College...
...towering above all pettiness, unsullied and unafraid. His public service is probably over, and he can now retire to private life with the consciousness that he has deserved well of his country, and that despite his enemies today, his name will go down to history as among the real statesmen of France...
...from great military leaders will he come, nor from great statesmen. Not from our leaders of affairs and our established politicians. He will be a dreamer who knows the highways to the fulfillment of dreams; and a wise man whose wisdom is beyond the shallow chatter of banks...
...beautiful voice was heard in the dubious part of Eve Chilcote. With the exception of the stars, it is the only part in the play which affords the slightest chance of human characterization. Mr. Handy sides and Mr. Robertson hardly succeed in conveying a proper illusion as English statesmen. Mr. Guy Bates Post in the leading role was always interesting and sometimes admirable. At the end of anticlimax No. 1, Mr. Tully, the producer, announced somewhat unnecessarily "that Mr. Post would be soon seen again in these parts in 'Hamlet'--or something worth while." We fear he was just being...
Harvard men have not yet proved that the red blood of the heroes of 1861 and 1898 still runs in the veins of the present generation. Statesmen, generals, prominent graduates and undergraduates, and finally President Lowell have all explained the seriousness of the national situation, defined the duty of young men, and shown the most patriotic method of fulfilling this duty...