Word: sound
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...result desired, then, is that each candidate for admission be equipped with a sound and thorough knowledge of a few fundamental subjects. The way to obtain this end, we believe, is by requiring of the candidate a less extensive knowledge, but insisting upon a thorough preparation of the given subjects...
...Chinese." He said that his country would be justified in excluding all foreigners in view of the treatment she has received from foreign countries. But her policy is not so short-slighted. It is a policy striving for peace, independence, democracy, liberty, and patriotism. And although such qualities sound new for China they have been hers for over 4000 years. They have been dormant for a long time, but are now awakened by the touch of Christian Missions...