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Behind all the literary genius of James Russell Lowell, flashing forth at every opportunity lay the dominant strain of patriotism. The "Bigelow Papers" were the tools endowed him by nature, with which he most efficiently carried out his fixed purpose of supporting his country in her hours of need. True patriotism is lasting, universal. Lowell's works on this, the hundredth anniversary of his birth, inspire the same feeling that they did half a century ago. What could be more expressive of the emotions of millions of people in the United States today than his famous passage...
President--Henry Francis Colt, 820; Richmond Keith Kane, 963; John Crocker, 964; Benjamin Appleton Hunneman, 976; Harold Benedict Bross 1282; Charles True Adams...
...Charles True Adams, of Chicago, Ill.; Harold Benedict Bross, of Boston; Henry Francis Colt, of Geneseo, N. Y.; Benjamin Appleton Hunneman, of Brookline; and Richmond Keith Kane, of Newport...
...possible Magna Carta for world liberty" says the Transcript in hailing the covenant for a League of Nations as read by President Wilson art the Peace Conference on Friday. In the word "Possible" is to be found the true meaning of this document. In many ways it falls short of the ideals for which President Wilson has stood. We find in it no broad principle of religious toleration, no recognition of the part played by commerce and trade in starting a war. We are bewildered by the complex wording, by the vague statements which seem to settle nothing...
...this very uncertainty lies the true value of the covenant. It does not lay down fixed rules for international relations. It leaves the final decision with the people. If the world is ready for an desires a League of Nations the rails have been laid. If, no the other hand we want the old balance of power, the pace as drawn up may be modified to fit the demands of the majority...