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...case, they who undertake to defend civilization against its enemies must understand the grounds of the accusation. They must also know what civilization has to say for itself on economic grounds. In short, they must understand our industrial system, and know wherein it is strong and wherein it is weak, wherein it may be improved and to what extent it must be reformed. This presents a large field of study for the student of economics...
...young lions will not fail." The very homeliness of this characterization made by President Lowell is striking. Here for decades Harvard has nourished her sons, trained them in the lore of the past and directed them into the paths of the future. When the call came for men to defend this home, the young lions did not fail. 7,523 set behind them their personal desires. They left comforts and opportunities to face the most gigantic war which modern science could produce. They did not wait until convenience allowed them to go. They left the instant necessity called them. Since...
...comment of Premier Clemenceau's paper, L'Homme Libre, is doubtless M. Clemenceau's own, and it goes to the heart of the terrible matter on the Marne. It was impossible to defend the north, the coast, and Paris with equal strength. The coast, for the most essential strategic reasons of the Alliance, had to be defended at all costs. The result was that the thinly held line of the Alone was broken through by a German force which outnumbered the British and French on that line...
...gentleness of the American Government in this matter may result from a want of substantial proof, but with German spies accomplishing what they are this cannot long remain the fact. As yet, we have heard no marked sign of encouragement from Washington, although we may believe President Wilson will defend this country to the utmost of his abilities. One statement of hope, however, was made yesterday by ex-President Taft, who, in an address to the Chamber of Commerce of Muskogee, Okla., is quoted as saying...
This year two forms of military training are open to members of the University--one for army and the other for naval service. It is safe to expect that all students senrolled in College this year will take advantage of these courses to make themselves ready to defend their nation, if such a thing be necessary. The nation no longer needs proof of the value of such courses. It only wants proof of the character of the individuals to whom these opportunities are offered...