Ellis Island and the melting pot of America
Poem excerpt by Margaret Chanler Aldrich praising immigration to the United States. It contrasts immigrant journeys with the American invitation, notes liberty under law, and envisions a diverse nation where newcomers work, settle, and gain rights. The piece underscores inclusivity and the nation’s openness to all peoples.
Tolstoy birthday debate marks Russia's political test
The Tolstoy eightieth anniversary in Russia becomes a political hot topic with calls to honor the novelist. The debate follows the tract I Cannot Keep Silent, criticizing the czarist regime, while some praise the gesture and others deem it risky amid radical currents.
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Japan's Rule in Korea Revealed by McKenzie Disclosures
F A McKenzie releases sensational disclosures alleging present conditions on the Korean peninsula show European powers meddling and undermining Japan's authority. The report highlights interference by Britain and France amid regional tensions as tensions rise over sovereignty and influence.
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The Tragedy of Korea by F A McKenzie reviewed
The review critiques F A McKenzie’s The Tragedy of Korea, noting the author’s fairness yet acknowledging the harsh realities of Japanese conquest. It highlights the shift from moderation to oppression, including mass immigration of Japanese coolies, abuses against Koreans, and the moral debate over British response to imperial expansion. The work is described as vivid and well sourced despite strong bias.
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