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This scheme, it is reported, has already been put into effect, and several payments have already been made. But the plan seems to us to be based on an unsound economic theory, to the effect that a man's pocket book is as corpulent as his person. The facts scarcely seem to bear this out. Most of our millionaires (take Mr. Rockefeller for example) do not come under the scope of such an excess profits tax as this. Most of them are of medium build; some of them are actually thin. And in this hot weather, it is not likely...
...sided telephone conversations, the speaker at the other end of the line stood off-stage behind the instrument and spoke in a muffled voice which was a very creditable imitation of what one hears at a receiver. And when some stage hand dropped a piece of scenery outside the effect was even more realistic. But we might suggest that a little time be given to training the actors not to continue speaking after the receiver has been hung...
...large majority of these acts are done by irresponsible persons. The undignified invasion of the Capitol was promptly disavowed by the headquarters of the Friends of Irish Freedom; but the unpleasant effect remains. In Ireland the responsible leaders of the movement for freedom, and the authorities of the Church, have joined in reprobating the campaign of organized terrorism by which certain elements hope to gain their ends. But in spite of the more dignified attitude of some leaders, the acts continue. Affairs of this sort, even when the authors are acting on their own initiative, are bound to cast discredit...
...mandate which the Fall resolution would in effect create would be entirely in accord with the provisions for mandatories under the League of Nations. Further, it would be backed by precedents of long standing...
...policy of "splendid isolation" and short-sighted provincialism, for the Senate to meddle in Irish affairs is the height of inconsistency. Love of the Irish vote rather than love for Ireland, moreover, is the motive behind the introduction of the Mason Bill. It is intended for political effect rather than as a real aid toward Ireland's obtaining its independence...