Word: confrontative
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...relation to South America; is there a danger of complications there possibly more real than the peril of European entanglements; is there a danger that "sovereignty" may lead to protectorates, and those to annexations, until our republic becomes unmanageable? These are some of the questions which suddenly confront us. Can there be anything more creditable to Harvard men than to think and speak on these matters without fear or favor? Is it not plain that nothing can more impede a rational conclusion, or more lower our dignity in our own eyes, than to approach such questions in a feverish heat...
...Christians, beginning with the members of the Episcopal Church, to the social problems of the present day and to the fact that their solution is to be found in the earnest study of present conditions viewed in the light of Christ's teaching. In the problems which confront the student the members of the Union are bound to no principles but those of the Christian law. They are exhorted to study and investigate. To aid in this work, the Union publishes bimonthly monographs from prominent authorities treating the religious and economic phases of the social questions, recommending courses of reading...
There are certain aptitudes and tendencies which show themselves in everyone and will be developed by college. Let each student have an ideal, and be not discouraged by the words of any cynic. If you are true to your ideals you will be able to confront any difficulties and will in the end succeed...
...These conferences are an entirely new experiment at Harvard. The questions to be discussed will be those pertaining to college discipline, athletics, and any exceptional problem of administration that may confront the University. The meetings will be a common meeting-ground for Faculty and students for the interchange of opinion. There are several specific subjects that may receive the attention of this deliberative body, among which are the present status of athletics and the matter of honor in examinations...
...probability that before another year some relief from the overcrowded condition of the Library will be obtained, is a gratifying one. Owing to the financial pressure, it may happen that the relief will be only temporary and not sufficient to settle once for all the difficulties which confront the Library management. However, even an improvement in the conditions of waiting for the final change which is to make the Library approach perfection, is matter for congratulation...