The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature, 1. köideLittle, Brown, 1902 |
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... practice prevents children under 13 from being put to work ( the Elementary Education Act , 1876 ) . The labour of boys under 12 underground in mines is forbidden . And where children may legally be employed in factories or shops ...
... practice prevents children under 13 from being put to work ( the Elementary Education Act , 1876 ) . The labour of boys under 12 underground in mines is forbidden . And where children may legally be employed in factories or shops ...
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... practice , all restrictions being removed . On several occasions , notably in 1882 and 1885 , President Santa Maria used his influence in the elections of senators and deputies to Congress for the purpose of creating a sub- stantial ...
... practice , all restrictions being removed . On several occasions , notably in 1882 and 1885 , President Santa Maria used his influence in the elections of senators and deputies to Congress for the purpose of creating a sub- stantial ...
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... practice , however , this arbitrary power is tempered in several ways . Firstly , although the constitution confers this absolute and unchecked power on the Emperor , it is not for his gratification but that he may exercise it for the ...
... practice , however , this arbitrary power is tempered in several ways . Firstly , although the constitution confers this absolute and unchecked power on the Emperor , it is not for his gratification but that he may exercise it for the ...
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... practice established by the early emperors of the dynasty of treating public affairs on the footing of a military council . The usual time of trans- acting business is , in accordance with Chinese custom , from 4 to 6 A.M. 3. Tsung - Li ...
... practice established by the early emperors of the dynasty of treating public affairs on the footing of a military council . The usual time of trans- acting business is , in accordance with Chinese custom , from 4 to 6 A.M. 3. Tsung - Li ...
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... practice it is not so . As the provinces collect the revenue , and as the authorities there are held respons- ible for the peace , order , and good government of their respective territories , it follows that the necessary expenses of ...
... practice it is not so . As the provinces collect the revenue , and as the authorities there are held respons- ible for the peace , order , and good government of their respective territories , it follows that the necessary expenses of ...
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