Word: sounding
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...five-day upheaval in March has apparently demonstrated that the present German government is committed to a sound, middle ground policy, equally opposed either to Bolshovism or the restoration of the old, monarchical regime. What is still more important is that an overwhelming majority of the German people seem to be behind the government in its stand. As the Allies, in their ten or fifteen years of control, can easily crush any tendency toward militarism or anything else that might menace future peace, it seems exceedingly advisable for the world to assist the present German government's plans...
...question in the world today is more complicated and difficult to solve on a sound and permanent basis than that of Ireland. It is undeniable that the English have blundered in their treatment of the Irish in the past and will in all likelihood be compelled to give Erin a large measure of autonomy before there can be the slightest hope for peace. But as to the details of an arrangement that will be equable to both sides, it is not for us, but for the Irish and the English, to say. One thing is certain, that for American Congressman...
...establish a sound governmental attitude to industry...
...inaugurate a sound American foreign policy...
Under existing circumstances, the Mexican disorders are not altogether surprising. Mexico has enjoyed a nominal republican regime for nearly a hundred years: but it is doubtful whether, in all that time, she has ever had a single leader who combined sound common sense with unselfish aims. A single term of decent government would do much toward developing the traditions of which the country stands so sorely in need, especially if good government is supported by education for the people at large. In the course of time, under leaders of a better type than at present. Mexico may work...