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This brings us to recent times and the events which precipitated war. We can readily understand Japan's policy. It was a kind of "Monroe Doctrine" that no other nation should control the future of Corea. Here we have the strongest motive in the war. There are other causes, such as the maintenance of her commerce and the traditional enmity to China; but the desire to hold the balance of power in the east is undoubtedly a certain cause of war ultimately. Certain party conditions in Japan undoubtedly have made war necessary. The party in power had to justify itself...
...Japanese army immediately took full possession of Seoul and the King's person. Shortly afterwards followed the Japanese-Corean treaty of alliance. The Chinese collected forces south of Ping Yan, and the Japanese marched upon them from three directions, and crushingly defeated them. This practically gave the Japanese control of Corea. This victory will undoubtedly be reckoned among the decisive battles of the world. It served to correct with startling suddenness our vague ideas of China's strength. The next day, Sept. 17, the Japanese won the great naval victory off the Yaln. The attack by the Japanese was well...
...their haste to annex land the European nations have taken no trouble to civilize the inhabitants, and have often dealt unfairly with them. The first colony was planted in the south by the Portugese. After them the Italians appeared and now control a large amount of land near the Red Sea. Germany took no part in this contest till 1882, but she now has valuable possessions near the coast...
...chief struggle however has always been between Great Britain and France. During the last few years the latter country has been more active, and has succeeded in pushing its power inland. The dispute has centered in the attempt of the French to force England to give up her present control of Egypt. These questions have not been settled yet, but it is probable that a treaty will soon be made, in which both nations will have to compromise their claims...
...great importance; for it defines the position of the Athletic Committee and is a practical endorsement of its scheme for the improvement of football. It is highly improbable that the Faculty will take any action in opposition to the Corporation and Overseers, that is, by forbidding students under its control to play intercollegiate football. And if no positive action is taken, it may fairly be hoped that football will be played next fall between Harvard and other colleges. Just what this game will be it is impossible to predict, but the favorable attitude of the Corporation and Overseers is certainly...