Word: self
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...express recognition of the principle of the balance of power. The Treaty of Vienna sought to establish a concert of Europe, but with recognition of dynastic interests, it ignored the rising tide of nationalism and democracy. It remained for the present treaty to recognize cultural and economic considerations and self-determination in redefining boundaries; to substitute co-operation for rivalry by placing important ports and undeveloped regions under international government or trusteeship; by co-ordinating the international administration of world utilities, and by providing for international consideration of labor and social problems; and to cement the structure and provide...
Both points of view are worthy of deep consideration, but on closer reading of the treaty, it becomes clear that the terms are just and wise. They do not violate the principle of self determination. The Allies can not be accused of wanton aggression; the distribution of territory is well-balanced, no country receiving any possession to which it has not a right. In the Sarre Valley question, it is interesting to remember that Dean Haskins, as head of the Rhine Boundary Commission, played a prominent part. The question has at last been settled in a way to repair...
...include, in particular, adequate discussion of great international questions. It will be animated by a spirit of progress, will welcome and promote needed projects of social improvement, but will insist upon the maintenance of those things which must be preserved if the nation is to remain a people of self-reliant freemen. The publication of "The Review' has been actuated by a recognition of the urgent need at this time of a journal of serious discussion which should resist the unthinking drift towards radical innovation...
...foregoing irrefutable torrent of natural history leads right down to the following fair proposition: Why not pretend that we possess that calm and bloodless self-control that the professors pretend to possess when faced with the crushing fact of spring? Why not? This vast effort may seem pointless. But if we make good our pretense as they often manage to make good theirs, yes, in the very Tace of spring, ours will be a great consummation, a true millenium. The barriers of June will be removed, and we will be in a position to say to our professor: "Verily...
...gentlemen have had the benefit of a military training. You have learned the need of self-sacrifice and co-operation. If we are to avert the danger of materialism, it will be due to your efforts. You men are to meet the greatest need and the greatest opportunity. It can be met only by a spirit of co-operation...