Word: serious
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...recognize the fact that the myriad troubles which beset China are not all due to foreign aggression; that which is probably the most serious is accounted for by the corruption of the Chinese officials themselves. Embezzlement and the misuse of public funds to the advantage of private affairs is a common practice, exercised with little or no check, while not infrequently officials have shamelessly accepted bribes in return for which they have sold the interests of their country. But', they continued, 'our troubles on this account, scandalous as they are, are greatly magnified when the money power of a foreign...
...commenting on this view of the situation in China, Bishop Roots concluded with his feeling on the duty of the United States toward China. "I think there is very serious danger at the present time that the people of America may be moved by an undue prejudice against Japan, but friendliness to China must not imply animosity toward Japan. The real interests of Japan as well as of China require a policy of neutral helpfulness between the two countries and it should be the aim of America to act as the friend of both countries and to promote this policy...
...lack of space, only a very limited survey of the plays was permissible in yesterday's issue. Their success and the effective and original staging are deserving of fuller comment. The College proper possesses but one serious dramatic organization; its efforts have always been commendable, frequently noteworthy. That it should have been able, in this trying period of reconstruction, to eclipse its former attainments is proof of the intrinsic vitality and resourcefulness of the club as well as of the enthusiasm of the undergraduates for its work...
Harvard men can always be relied upon for a spirit of fair play and generous co-operation, and they will rest under a serious indictment if, at the subsequent concerts which are to be given by the newly organized Harvard Glee Club they do not testify to their approval of the fine work of the Glee Club and the splendid leadership of Dr. Davison by actually attending the concerts and having the satisfaction of knowing that, not only are they enjoying some excellent music beautifully sung, but are supporting one of the most significant movements for the broad development...
...first performance, which was given Wednesday, was a great success, being well received by an enthusiastic audience. Miss Helenka Adamowska, who plays the part of Primerose, depicts excellently the gay pretence of a serious-minded girl who realizes and hates the wicked and idle life of her father's castle. Her love with Pierre de Lancrey, her confession to her godmother and uncle, and a denoument of momentous pathos following the climax of her meeting with Pierre, are the themes around which the story is built...