Word: voted
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...public. No opportunity for presiding at meetings of the Young Men's Christian Association," for opening fairs, and in short of impressing the public with a sense of his philantrophy and worth is neglected. The regular campaign consists of canvassing, speaking and paying. Canvassing and personal solicitation of votes is going out of date owing to the great size of the constituencies, which renders it impossible. Speaking appeals directly to the heart of the average English voter and is the most popular campaign method. In the disbursement of his cash the candidate is assisted by an agent, who keeps strict...
...opposition; in the latter case his principal duty toward the government is to introduce deputations to the different secretaries, and to consult with the ministers on questions not embraced by party lines. If belonging to the party in power, it is considered essential that he should cast his vote on all party questions, and in order to do this he must be present in person. In this he is assisted by what is called the "whip" document, sent to him every morning by the leaders of his party, who act as ministers, in which a programme of the business...
...glad to announce authoritatively that at last the corporation have seen fit to vote that it was advisable to appoint a director of field sports. Besides, what is more important, they voted to supply a sufficient salary if the suitable person is found. Ever since James Robinson was sent away we have sadly lacked a trainer and constant requests have been made for one. But the corporation refused to vote a salary for such an office and stated that they had "no money." Where the money has now come from is not stated ? But let us be thankful for what...
...meeting of the union was held in Sever 11 last evening. Mr. Watson was elected secretary pro. tem., and the society proceeded to debate the question, Resolved, "That representatives in Congress and in state legislators should vote according to the wishes of their constituents rather than according to their own convictions." The principal disputants were Messrs. McArthur, '85, and Carrier, '85, for the affirmative; and Messrs. E. A. Hibbard, '84, and Goodale, '85, for the negative. The vote of the house on the merits of the question was affirmative 6, negative 35; on the merits of the debate...
Harvard Union debate in Sever 11 at 7.30 this evening. Question : Resolved That representatives in Congress and in state legislatures should vote according to the wishes of their constituents rather than according to their own convictions. Principal disputants; for the affirmative, Messrs. Carrier, '85, and McArthur, '85; for the negative, Messrs. E. A. Hibbard, '84, and Goodale...