National Affairs: Dixerunt

Two great men spoke on the same occasion. Their sentiments were as different as their manners of expression. One has held what the other holds—an exalted post. One is an " out," the other an " in"; one a Democrat, the other a Republican; one a professor, the other a lawyer; one an ex-President, the other a President; one Woodrow Wilson, the other Calvin Coolidge. Perhaps it was natural that they should differ.

The manner of their difference is best expressed by the following comparisons of their words:

Of Armistice Day.

Mr. Coolidge: 'Nov. 11...

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