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...sort. He pointed out the wide divergence of opinion on economic question, which a stu- dent necessarily encounters in the University and the consequent necessity for a discussion of these opinions. The society would also aid students in formulating intelligent opinions on current political problems, such as the banking reform and the tariff revision. In closing Dr. Day emphasized the need of hard, conscientious work by every member of the society...
...first three days of the conference will be spent in Boston, the meetings to be held at the Institute of Technology, the Copley-Plaza Hotel and Huntington Hall. On the morning of December 30 the Association will hold a meeting in New Lecture Hall, discussing the subject of banking reform. Professor O. M. W. Sprague, of the Department of Economics, will be among the speakers. After the meeting a luncheon will be served in Memorial Hall. In the afternoon two discussions will be held, "Economic Theory" in the Fogg Lecture Room and "Agricultural Economics" in Harvard...
Among the subjects to be discussed will be the minimum wage, banking reform, the rising cost of living and agricultural economics. Professor T. N. Carver, Professor A. B. Hart, and Colonel Roosevelt are included in the number of the prominent contributors to the programs of the societies. It is the aim of those in charge, however, to give less than usual time to reading and formal papers and more time to discussion. The meetings are of growing importance in both the academic and practical world...
President Eliot was re-elected president of the National Civil Service Reform League at the league's meeting in Milwaukee on Saturday. Among other officers elected were R. W. Belcher '06, secretary, and G. T. Keyes '89, assistant secretary. The league again urged the passage of the pending bill for the improvement of the foreign service, and went on record as opposed to all preferences of individuals or of special classes in making government appointments. It also expressed confidence in President-elect Wilson to support the merit principle...
...been eminently successful in Oregon. Measures which the legislature would not consider have been inaugurated and passed by the initiative and referendum. A total of 102 acts passed by the people, include the adoption of home rule for cities, proportional representation, woman's suffrage, corrupt practices act, and ballot reform...