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Dates: during 1890-1899
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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...
...train of recent events which brought about the landing of both Chinese and Japanese troops dates from 1882, the year of the treaties. A treaty was signed between the two countries stipulating that neither was to send troops to Corea without first notifying the other. In the spring of 1894 an agrarian rebellion broke out in Corea, and the king applied to China for help. The Japanese are accused of egging on the revolt to obtain a pretext for entering the country; if they were not guilty they were getting ready to take advantage of the very first opportunity. China...
...membership of the club is only half as large as it was last year at this time. It is true the weather thus far has been unfavorable for rowing, but men should bear in mind that nearly ten weeks of the spring season still remain, and according to a recent rule tickets issued now will be good till December, '95. A professional coach will be at the house in a few days to take special charge of the men who are going to enter the spring races, and to give instruction to all other members of the club...
...2tHARVARD TOTAL ABSTINENCE LEAGUE. - At the recent business meeting it was voted that the expenses of the league, amounting to $9.66, should be paid by voluntary contributions, to be handed to any of the officers before the end of the present week. In accordance with this vote the secretary will be in 57 College House Wednesday and Friday from 4.30 to 5, to receive contributions, and earnestly requests that all intending to contribute do so at once...
...membership of the club is only half as large as it was last year at this time. It is true the weather thus far has been unfavorable for rowing, but men should bear in mind that nearly ten weeks of the spring season still remain, and according to a recent rule tickets issued now will be good till December, '95. A professional coach will be at the house in a few days to take special charge of the men who are going to enter the spring races, and to give instruction to all other members of the club...