Word: partisans
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...western ideas of civilization, and in the end to leave them absolutely self-governing. What the Philippine Islands need, is not new laws, not financial assistance, not a change of policy, but merely the removal of all tariffs. Up to the present time all administration has been along non-partisan lines, everything being done with a view of bettering the condition of the islands. At present we are merely holding the Philippines; what the future may bring forth, no one can tell. As time goes on, and the natives become better informed in governmental affairs, more positions are opened...
...meeting of the executive committee of the Republican Club held last night it was definitely decided not to attempt the publication of a paper this spring owing to the difficulty of putting out a really creditable article, which, at the same time, would remain non-partisan as it should. The paper will, however, be issued from the opening of college next fall until after the elections occur...
...ballotted for will be Bryan, Hughes, Johnson, and Taft. The polls will be under the supervision of a committee of seven, composed of the President of the Political Club, elected members from the Republican, Hughes, and, Taft Clubs, and three from the Democratic Club, one a non-partisan, one a Bryan representative, and one representing the Johnson interests. The polls will probably be open from 9 to 6 and watchers and checkers will be appointed as at a regular election. All members of the University are qualified to vote...
...justified in comparing the tangible results of last year's efforts with what has been accomplished this year. So far as the University was able to judge, the greatest good for the greatest number had not been achieved. There was no intention to compare the Political Club with the partisan organizations proper, merely with their very apparent energy. In the future at any rate we may expect to see the club take an active part in affairs; and the appeal of our contributor for a wider interest and better support deserves, at this crucial time, a hearty and general response...
...less than two years has been responsible for redeeming the City of San Francisco from the clutch of graft and corruption. At various times he has held a nomination for public office from every political party in San Francisco-Democratic, Republican, Independence League, Union Labor and Non-Partisan-and in turn he has broken with every party, "boss," or organization which has tried to restrict the free use of his rights of office...