Word: republican
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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German intrigue in Russia has at last accomplished its purpose by undermining the republican government and winning over the Petrograd populace to the red party of anarchy. For however radical Kerensky may have appeared to our eyes, yet he was a nationalist, and had a firm, and reasonably constructive view of foreign affairs. The victorious parties have no leadership, except from Berlin, and no principles, except to show their appreciation for democracy by openly fighting for autocracy. Until, worn out by their excesses, the people react and demand a conservative, stable government, there is no hope for the Allies from...
...honest fighters for an ideal but German agents who wish to stop the war and encourage a social revolution. Such men have also played a large part in the demoralization of the army, preaching insideous doctrines of giving up all offensive and defensive warfare as being against the highest republican principles. However, the strong hand of Kerensky, his great energy, enthusiasm, eloquence and integrity are a wonderful asset...
...granted that a man radically antagonistic to the national aspirations of his race--as a monarchist in America, or a republican in Germany--has small opportunity to voice his own revolutionary opinions in the general unity of the racial aspiration. It is also to be granted that practically if not ethically a few millions have more right to the predominance and success of their views than have a few single...
...Marshal has himself said, America in welcoming him is not welcoming an individual, but a nation. We pay all honor to Joffre because in him we see France, that splendid nation which, for the existence of her life and her republican ideals, has fought a great fight against the terrible power of Germany. Joffre is the representative of that people which our people honors with all dignity, as one strong man honors another...
...Commission has voluntarily gone further than formality and friendship would demand, and in visiting representative cities of the country it has introduced the people in person to France. That act of cordiality will not be valueless. An awakened trust in that brave republican nation which now is fighting for its very life against the enemies of all free governments has arisen in America. We remember, as we might have in idleness forgotten, the help rendered by the sword of Lafayette in our own hour of need...