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...writer of the communication published in another column, in his anxiety to defend his position as a newspaper correspondent, is evidently somewhat prejudiced by his point of view...
...Crime is not a misfortune. A criminal is a criminal. We need criminal laws of more common sense. A healthy, manly desire to exterminate crime must be developed. I trust we shall have the standard bye and bye that the best thing a man can do is not to defend criminals, but convict them. The ideas of public office must be raised. The highest fidelity is not the fidelity to the party of party members or leaders...
...affairs of Turkey.- (3) We can protect them better without aid from England.- (a) She is responsible for continuance of Turkish misrule.- (b) She is suspected as an interested power.- (c) An alliance with the United States would not remove this suspicion.- (B) We are under no obligation to defend the Christian faith.- (1) No religion is recognized in the Constitution.- (2) The power to wage war for religious purposes is not given to the government.- (3) America's great contribution to civilization has been non-interference in matters of religious faith (C. W. Eliot).- (C) It is not necessarily...
...adding their own share to the discussion. A debate on topics of public interest not only gives one a better grasp on the the points at issue, but enables one to present them more clearly to his fellows. One is liable, at any time, to be called on to defend this or that line of policy in national affairs. A little former practice in public debate is a great help to such a person for clearness of exposition and directness of argument. There are three debating clubs in the University that offer such opportunities...
...Harvard. The '95 tournament held in New York city, was won by Southard and Ryder of the Harvard Chess Club, and the cup will remain in the possession of the club for one year. According to the terms of the deed of gift Harvard will have to defend the cup successfully for eight years more in order to gain permanent possession...