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...fair-minded person conclude that the fact "that Henry Ford received thirty-two votes on the first ballot for Republican nominee is a national joke (or disgrace) that should not pass without comment"? Surely such a conclusion should not pass without comment. The author fails completely in his effort to grasp the significance of the expression given by the votes of the delegates from Michigan and Nebraska. He sees but one side of the preparedness movement,--the military; while the delegates from Michigan and Nebraska were able to see the other side,--the economic. And Henry Ford, above all others...
...unbalanced school teachers to bring about an international settlement whose importance and difficulty will surpass the problems that faced the Congress of Vienna-that Henry Ford received thirty-two votes on the first ballot for Republican nominee is a national joke (or disgrace) that should not pass without comment. Bismarck and Moltke must roll over in their graves, and Joffre and Sir Edward Gray turn to the American news for amusing relaxation from the colossal problems of "civilization's fight for self-preservation." M. F. TALBOT...
...another column is printed a communication from the captain and manager of the track team regarding the material available for next year. The lack of contestants in the field events for the past several years has been the subject of so much comment from the University at large that it is unnecessary to go into details at present. The fact remains that a large number of men have totally failed to bear their share of the University's athletic responsibility, and as a result, the excellent work of our sprinters and long-distance men has often been offset...
Senator Borah's unexpected desertion of the Republicans and his entry into the Progressive convention this morning was the subject of much comment in both camps. Senator Borah declared himself in favor of the Colonel, but pleaded for harmony, and said that the essential object was the preservation of the Republican party...
...last Sunday's march the Regiment has aroused much appreciative comment. As this parade is the first that has ever been attempted by a full regiment of Harvard students, carrying the official colors of the University, the interest created in Cambridge is not surprising. And the creditable demonstration of an almost complete mastery of the rudiments of drill gratifies immensely those who are absorbed in the success of the undertaking. The only regret in regard to the proceedings seems to be on the part of those members of the Regiment who failed to attend. As 58 per cent...