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Labor is following a policy of opportunism, then. It is going to adopt a program of conservatism, not because its ideas have changed, but because it must. Men must be kept employed even if wages have to be lowered. Strikes are disastrous in such circumstances. A restriction of immigration will be strenuously advocated...
There is much to investigate, no doubt, and much blame to be placed. But it is emphasizing bygones that the optimist objects to. He would have the country adopt a hopeful attitude towards the existing evils, a realization that we want past offenders done away with primarily because through that attitude an opportunity will be given for corrupt organizations to reform themselves. After all the past is not of primary interest except as it affects the future. The real importance of investigating the corruption in the Shipping Board is that it will enable us to put our shipping...
...conference to be held soon at Brussels and at a later meeting the Allied financial ministers will draw up a report on the situation as they see it. On this report the Allied Reparations Commission will base their final decision though they are not bound in any way to adopt it completely...
With colleges generally adopting this, Harvard should fall in line, as Harvard will have to adopt it ultimately, and the sooner the better. DELCEVARE KING...
Therefore, if the suggestion to number players is distinctly doubtful on the practical side,--is largely the result of suggestions from sources that need but slight attention, and is definitely against the best interests of the best teams, why should Harvard, adopt a plan which means a tremendous amount lost and a very little gained. JAMES L. KNOX '98. November...