Word: coreans
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Coreans have received slight consideration from either Japan or China. Japan has invaded Corea repeatedly, and China has fought many battles upon her soil. For three hundred years Coreans have paid tribute to China and Japan, acknowledging the Chinese as the sovereign power. In 1875 a Corean fort fired upon a Japanese man-of-war and in reparation the government made a treaty of commerce with Japan. She stated in the treaty that Corea was a free and independent nation. Treaties with other nations followed...
...first opportunity. China landed troops at once without notifying Japan in accordance with their treaty. Japan landed a number of troops at Chemulpo, ready to advance on Seoul, the capitol, for the protection of her embassy and her people, and then offered to join the Chinese in reforming the Corean government and guaranteeing their independence. China's reply was a request for Japan to withdraw her troops and that she would then consider the question of reforms herself...
...sinking of the Kowshing in the Prince Jerome Gulf July 25. Some hard fighting followed on shore around Asan, and the Chinese retreated to a position north of the capital. The 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...