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...Samuel M. Crothers, "Shelley and the Spirit of Revolt...
...only effectual action will deprive Turkey of sovereignity over Armenia.- (A) Disorders, such as the present are inherent in Armenia's subjection to Turkey.- (1) Armenia is Christian, Turkey is Mohammedan.- (2) In collection of "farmed taxes" hereditary hatred finds expression in revolt followed by massacre.- (3) Hope of aid from Russia and the Christian world encourages Armenians to revolt and-(4) Turkey is glad of a pretext for massacre.- (B) No efforts of the powers have been successful in terminating these disorders.- (1) The treaty of 1856 was followed by the Bosnian massacres of 1857, by the Lebanon...
Whitman's idea, when it takes political form, becomes democracy. His word to Americans is "Resist much; obey little." The great city is to him one where the populace rises in revolt to right abuses...
...tract of country Gordon had absolute power. This condition was necessary in order that he might bring about the great reforms which he had projected, especially the abolishment of the slave trade. As The influence of the slave dealers was very powerful, Gordon met with the strongest opposition. One revolt broke out after another. Throughout he was loyal to Ishmael Pasha. The latter was hard pressed for money and called upon Gordon, who came to Cairo. A committee on payment of the debt, which was enormous, was appointed. It was composed of Gordon, DeLesseps, and one other...
...present conflict in Cuba does not warrant intervention in behalf of the insurgents.- (a) Our treaty obligations with Spain: J. H. Haswell, Treaties and Conventions, pp. 1006 1041.- (b) Not a national movement for freedom.- (1) Number engaged in revolt is small.- (2) Of low character.- (3). Solid interests not in revolt: Harper's Weekly, 27 July, 1895, 31 Aug. 1895.- (c) Intervention not warranted on score of Spanish atrocities.- (1) Insurgents are the conspicuous offenders: Cosmopoltan, XIX. pp. 608-616; J. F. Clark on Cuba's Struggle for Freedom...