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Had the U. S. Minister been in his Legation in Guatemala City last fortnight, it is possible that President Hoover and Statesman Stimson might have been spared this new dilemma. The U. S. Minister might have reported the existence of violent opposition to Senor Palma, might have advised Washington to...
Significance. One effect of the trial last week was to turn popular suspicion in Moscow upon the local colony of foreign diplomats. "The trial throws new light on the espionage system here," declared The Moscow Worker. "The spies are not old-school snoopers with electric torches and disguises but honored...
"I have no intention of squatting in the legation," said he. "I intend to be a commuting minister. I'm going to study this country myself."
Filipino newspapers hailed Mr. Roosevelt's resignation as "worthy of the highest traditions of American sportsmanship." Said President Hoover to him: "I appreciate fully the unselfish spirit that has prompted your withdrawal." As if to prove his appreciation the President then appointed Mr. Roosevelt to head the U. S...
The roof was ripped off the U. S. legation. The French legation collapsed as did the British, Cuban, Mexican, Spanish. From the flattened insane asylum, lunatics ran howling through the streets.