Word: succeed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...have been that in the vicinity of the Kilkenhy cats whose talls were knotted together. In a final effort to call down peace the Allied powers have adopted the somewhat Alexandrian tactics of practically ordering Germany out of the discussion of Russian affairs and reparations. Whether this move will succeed remains to be seen. If it does, there is still the Russian "bill for damages" to be attended...
...them are new left, and the gap left by the death of the Empire's two greatest is almost beyond repair. General Tanaka, the logical successor to Prince Yamagata as military leader, cannot represent the Choshn clan, which has traditionally supplied leaders of the military party. Viscount Kiyoura has succeeded the late Prince as President of the Privy Council, but he can never succeed to his hold on the destinies of the nation...
...Burroughs' refusal to allow his Cockney gardner to go into the moving picture business. In spite of his refusal, Kemp (W. C. Jackson '22), the gardner, runs off, becomes fabulously rich, and by the time of the next annual house party at the Burroughs home, he has nearly succeeded in accomplishing the financial ruin of his former master. In the final act, however, Clive's insane but harmless interferances succeed in bringing back the lost fortune and in reuniting the separated lovers. Carr's blemished character is vindicated and the villainous gardner is carried away under the care...
...whole problem is tied up in a knot, and the Genoa conference, if not a panacea, can be of great usefulness in untying it. The words of the prime minister may be prophetic: "I do not know who will succeed us, but whoever does will find it impossible in the present state of Europe to go on without conferences. The world is so battered, bruised, and crushed that the cure will be a slow one and will need many consultations of its leading physicians...
...several ways, however, a college graduate finds it harder to succeed in politics than a man who has not had college training. In the first place, people expect more of him. Then again, when a man goes to college, he learns to appreciate literature, art, music, and society, and it is rather hard for him to turn aside from the enjoyment of all these things and to give the time to the practical consideration of people and affairs which is necessary for success in politics. Nevertheless, one who holds an office must devote himself to the people he represents...