The Century, Volym 93

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Century Company, 1917
 

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Sida 247 - That it will levy no higher harbor dues on vessels of another nationality frequenting any port in such "sphere" than shall be levied on vessels of its own nationality, and no higher railroad charges over lines built, controlled, or operated within its "sphere...
Sida 449 - Without teaching one superfluous thing, Jim Reilly presented himself to be educated. He wanted to be a bricklayer. So they taught him to be a perfect bricklayer And nothing more. He knew so much about bricklaying that the contractor made him a foreman. But he knew nothing about being a foreman. So he spoke to the School Board about it, And they put in a night course for him, On how to be a foreman And nothing more. He became so excellent a foreman that the contractor made him a partner. But he knew...
Sida 247 - free ports"), no matter to what nationality it may belong, and that duties so leviable shall be collected by the Chinese Government. , . Third. That it will levy no higher harbor dues on vessels of another nationality frequenting any port in such "sphere...
Sida 313 - How funny uncle's hat had looked striped red ! He chuckled silently. The moon came, sweeping A black, frayed rag of tattered cloud before In scorning; very pure and pale she seemed, Flooding his bed with radiance. On the floor Fat motes danced. He sobbed, closed his eyes and dreamed. Warm sand flowed round him. Blurts of crimson light Splashed the white grains like blood. Past the cave's mouth Shone with a large, fierce splendor, wildly bright, The crooked constellations of the South; Here the Cross...
Sida 251 - The Chinese Government binds itself in all cases where foreign assistance, in persons, capital or material, may be needed for any purpose whatever within the Province of Shantung, to offer the said work or supplying of materials, in the first instance to German manufacturers and merchants engaged in undertakings of the kind in question.
Sida 280 - What, without asking, hither hurried Whence? And, without asking, Whither hurried hence! Ah! contrite Heav'n endowed us with the Vine To drug the memory of that insolence!
Sida 540 - I was to be singled out by Brother Cartwright. I believe in treating religious matters with due solemnity. I admit that the questions propounded by Brother Cartwright are of great importance.
Sida 216 - That a Council of National Defense is hereby established for the coordination of industries and resources for the national security and welfare, to consist of the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Labor.
Sida 253 - As regards the proposals contained in the fifth Group, they are presented as the wishes of the Imperial Government. The matters which are dealt with under this category are entirely different in character from those which are included in the first four Groups. An adjustment, at this time, of these matters, some of which have been pending between the two countries, being nevertheless highly desirable for the advancement of the friendly relations between Japan and China as well as for safeguarding...
Sida 316 - we can lay to in 11 hours a day better than we could in 12, because we get more rest at night and we are in better spirits all the day through, and besides, the afternoons were not so long.

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