Word: war
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...directed to procure copies of Colonel Azan's book, "The War of Positions," and bring them to the first section meeting after the recess...
These acts may be the rushing in of fools who wish to test their bravery in a war-time year, or they may be the work of innocent, fun-loving youths. In the future they should be treated and dealt with just as they are--within the province of crime...
...first of these is the supercession of the famous War Council of Versailles by the single commander, General Foch. The general is well known to students of military questions through courses he has given at the French War College. It is safe to say that the appointment of a supreme commander is a step in the right direction; the next thing will be to equip him with a general staff capable of handling the combined armies...
...unalterable decree. There are few times when this last resort need be brought into play. The protection of society demands that killing be the reward of those whom no other form of punishment can restrain from nefarious ways. Foremost in this class stand the spies within a nation at war. When that nation is forced to devote every energy in a conflict which threatens its very existence, when the enemy of that nation surpasses any people in history in deceit, insolence and violence, there is only one course left to follow. It is folly for that nation to treat these...
Many citizens have worried that the United States in this war would continue its suicidal lenience in this matter. The gentleness of the American Government in this matter may result from a want of substantial proof, but with German spies accomplishing what they are this cannot long remain the fact. As yet, we have heard no marked sign of encouragement from Washington, although we may believe President Wilson will defend this country to the utmost of his abilities. One statement of hope, however, was made yesterday by ex-President Taft, who, in an address to the Chamber of Commerce...