Word: overt
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...first overt act between the two countries was the 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...
...amendment of the rules. This does not mean that no such amendment should be attempted: far from it. Much may unquestionably be done by a strict enforcement of more severe rules, to prevent the recurrence of the most objectionable features of ungentlemanly football. The fear of penalties will prevent overt acts; it will not affect in the least the spirit which inspires the acts, and which must be killed if football is to live in the esteem which the game deserves...