The Archive
Friday, 26 May 1893
The North-China HeraldThe Education of Chinese25th May. "Tr is the fault of his parents if the child does not go to school, for if he does not do so when young of what use will he be in old age?" These words are found in the 'I'rimetrical Classic, a Primer for begin… The North-China HeraldRepairs to Embankments Near AmoyLast autumn the Viceroy at Foochow reported that owing to heavy rain storms the river embankments had been washed away in Lungch'i and Nanching Hsiens. The water subsided so rapidly that less harm was done than might hav… The North-China HeraldDisturbance at an ExaminationThe same memorialist states that while the military students of Chieuchou were Doing examined in foot archery, a clamour arose which could not be suppressed. Two of the——were seized and put into the cangue; but the uproa… The North-China HeraldMap of KiangsiThe government of Kiangsi was desired some time ago to have a map of the province drawn, and a specimen was sent showing the way the work was to. be done. Instructions were sent to the: district magistrates, but when the… The North-China HeraldBelmont Consolidated Mining CompanyOn Monday afternoon the annual general meeting of the shareholders, adjourned from 27th April last, was held at the offices of the No. 6, The Bund. Mr. A. J. How (Chairman)' presided, and_there were present, Messrs, A. M… The North-China HeraldAccidental Death of a Chinese BoyOn Saturday morning at about 11.30 o'clock, a child whose uncle and aunt are working in the Yungtsepoo Cotton Ginning Mill, while hanging to the sides of the Hall and Holtz Ca-operative Co.'s furniture van, as it was goi… The North-China HeraldBreach of EtiquetteThe Grand Secretary Fuk'un committed an error to-day. when introducing officials to be presented to His Majesty. It is ordered that the Board concerned determine a fitting penalty for his offence. THE LATE GENERAL TANG T… The North-China HeraldActive and Passive HindrancesAt that time it was so cold that touching a knife made the skin come off, and one of her servants Lay dying, and as he was Mahommedan had to be washed before he died, nearly an impossibility. But it was managed suinehow,… The North-China HeraldThe London Lyric CompanyAfter giving three performances here, My Uncle, The Musistrate, and Dr. Bill, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed and very well attended, this company went on Yokohama in' the Northern Pacific Company's s.s. Tacoma on S… The North-China HeraldRewards for Service in South YunnanThe Viceroy and Governor in Yunnan send in a list of names of officers to be rewarded for their exploits on the frontier of the province the year before last. The successful termination of the expedition having been alre… The North-China HeraldMayor of LeedsTurn back, and read once more the seventh sentence in the statement. The last seven words are these, "For twenty years I norer felt well." A duit sky and bad weather in this man's life for twenty years! Think of that. Th… The North-China HeraldLarge Donation to Relief FundHupeh, Mr. P'eng Kuang-sin, hus sub-The nuagistrate of Kwangchihsien in scribed the large sum of Tls. 10,000 to the Chibli Relief Fund, making at the same time the usual declaration that he does not desire any notice to … The North-China HeraldTemple for a Brave OfficialIn the year 1863 the city of Chianfu in Kinngsi Was attacked by local bandit The prefect, Wang Pen-fu, mounted the walls and successfully defended the place. Some days afterwards he was able to assume the offensive, and … The North-China HeraldJapan and CoreaThere unfortunately appears to be grave danger of complications between this country and the Hermit Kingdom. The cause of the present strained relations—that they are strained is evident from the fact that Mr. Mutsu, Min… The North-China HeraldLhasa Nearly ReachedShe has just performed a feat which rivals in adventure, while in difficulties overcome it excels, the travels of even Captain Bower and Mr. Rockhill. Alone with the help of ist ian Tibetan whom she brought with her from… The North-China HeraldA Character SketchMiss Taylor is a medium-sized woman of Saxon build with brillaut brown eyes, the complexion of " traveller, and the air of one who has suffered much, ' Her bearing, her bright eyes and animated expression, show her to be… The North-China HeraldNotes from Native Papers'THE SWATOW SHOOTING CASE, Tt is rumoured that the prefect of Ch'ao-chou Fu, Yang Tsi, who is about to leave hia post, dues so on account of the on plaints of the lieruti, who think that that official should have acted m… The North-China HeraldThe Intended to Cross the PacificWe reported on Monday ax far us they were available, the facts connected with Messrs. Greenlaw and Alexander's foolhardy attempt to put to sea in a Shangh Doat, and tater in the day something a circumstantial account of … The North-China HeraldThe Threatened Disturbance in CoreaA correspondent at Seoul writes that for some time nothing had been heard of the Turgyok (Tung histo pai or Toyaku), but they Intely came to the front agai Tt was reported that they had collected at Poeun, in the distric… The North-China HeraldOn the Return Journeythe horses, which in winter have to be fed with goats' flesh, tex, butter and cheese, suffered ea from hunger they were always tumbling down, until Miss Taylor joined herself on to ® yak caravan, and 200 yuhs made a way … The North-China HeraldExaminations in SzechuanThe Literary Chancellor of Szechuan reports that he has held the regular exiusinations at the provincial capital and in the eastern and northern parts of the province. He arrived ut his post early last spring, and commen… The North-China HeraldThe French and Siamese on the MeikongThe following circular was issued at! Sui-gon by the Lieutenant Governor of Cuchin-China and is published. in the' Progress of the. 13d i Ge gonif Alarming rumours have: been in cireuation during the lust few days regard…
