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...CRIMSON reporter asked Mr. Eaton if the Russian people were fundamentally at fault. "No, before the revolution, the Russian were perfectly normal, his work was as good as that of any other European. As soon as Europe understands these people, the political and social conditions in Russia will cause little surprise...
...organization: the Court of Arbitration, and several independent leagues of nations, such as the International Bureau of Weights and Measures and the Universal Postal System. The Hague Peace Conference of 1899 established the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which successfully functioned in 18 cases. But it had a very basic fault in that it was not permanent, not a court, and not an adequate body for arbitration. Since the war a Permanent Court of International Justice has been formed which has proved more adequate. However, these two courts can handle only legal dis- putes; a machine was still needed that would...
...Newer Republic," the April issue of the Harvard Advocate, deserves an honored place in that portion of the Hall of Fame devoted to parodies. The Editors are to be congratulated. They have created a journal, if anything, more imposing than the original. The only fault to be found with this number is that occasionally the likeness is too painfully like. This is inevitable, I suppose, under the circumstances, and the Editors of the Advocate have made the best of a difficult situation...
...essence the appropriation is consistent with an American policy of international charity, of which the Near East Relief is but the most widely known expression. Even the impoverished population of the Hebrides turned to the United States for aid rather than to nearby England. But while no fault is to be found with such a split, it has apparently taken the place of a wise and constructive policy of international relations. The United States places itself in the anomalous position of shying at all suggestions of cooperation while holding itself ready to extend its own help to sufferers anywhere...
...year age today, Soldiers Field was covered with snow, and the baseball aspirants faced another two weeks of monotonous indoor practice. Today, however, the greensward presents a springlike aspect. It is still rather soft, but the ministrations of Mr. Enwright and his gasoline tractor are fast remedying that fault...