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...could contain only a fraction of that talent. Furthermore between two societies there would be likely to spring up ill-feeling and disputes which would make the university weary of all speakers. I firmly believe that it would be a case where a house divided against itself could not stand...
...government and politics that the thought and discussion in them does much to interest men in affairs of the country and the outside world. There are many other advantages not necessary to enumerate. The misfortune is that with advantages that could make it an influential society, it should not stand higher...
...easily; the requirements should be harder so that the best and only the best material is obtained. This is the first and apparently the greatest change needed. When this is made and divers others and the Union is imbued with more life and spirit, it can expect to stand on a higher level than it does...
...college, or in the debates. Let the membership be limited to such men only - then membership will be highly prized and in itself an honor. There are a great many men in college, interested in speaking, who are kept away from the Union by its peculiar character. that would stand behind a society of this kind very firmly...
...very much to the point. It is very true that the Harvard Union holds a peculiar position, a position which is not of the highest and which tends to keep away the class of men whom it most needs to bring it a better character and position. The Union stands today in a more favorable light than it has ever stood; it has bettered itself to a considerable extent during the past few years. But there is still chance for improvement if it is to take a high stand among other college organizations. The principle that...