The Archive
Wednesday, 22 August 1900
The North-China HeraldIs the CityThe guards in Tientsin city have been strengthened as an attack on the city proper is expected shortly. At present the English occupy the west gate, the Americans the south, the French the north, and the Japanese the eas… The North-China HeraldJapan and CoreaA telegram has just arrived here on which the vernacular Press has not yet commented and may not perhaps comment, but I am nevertheless inclined to think that it is the most important piece of news that has reached Japan… The North-China HeraldAmerican Policy in China2st Aug. Ix the very able letter from our United States correspondent which appears in another column there are three separate statements of the policy of the United States in the present crisis, and they seem without do… The North-China HeraldThe Peking Massacrestill eay. reaching us from Chinese In spite of contradictory rumours which quarters, all hope for the safety of the foreigners in Peking has now been abandoned; and on Monday next memorial service for the British victim… The North-China HeraldHow Britain Losesinstance which touches the question dilatory, and also that of vot, occurred in connection witha great quantity of salt. This was stacked in hays—over a million of them—on the left hand bank of the river for about a mile… The North-China HeraldThe Black Flags on the NoveA good deal of interest has been felt in the movements of the Black Flag leader, General Lao I, He was ordered some time ago to raise a body of his men and proceed to Peking, but it was stated that he was unwilling to pr… The North-China HeraldMinima Sailing ClubThe course for Saturday's race was to Black Point and back. The start took place at 2.15 p.m. and the Wee Wynn and Dorothy were first away, closely followed by the Gladys and Glance, with the Dabchick lying last. Passing… The North-China HeraldThe Heat WaveThe heat, indeed, has been intense, and of unusual' persistence. For four or five ys in succession it has reached over ninety degrees in the shade in London, and yesterday it touched 94, which is the highest for many yea… The North-China HeraldStill Remains UnchangedThe Governor Yuan Shih-kai, from his post at the provincial capital, keeps informing us by wire of the doings in Peking which we are all anxious to believe as far as we possibly can. Still the Legations are strictly conf… The North-China HeraldA Bowling Club for KowloonThe European community across the Harbour have started a Bowling Club which was formally opened in Saturday last, the 4th ult. A good piece of ground has' been rented and converted into a fair green, and a substantial Cl… The North-China HeraldRepairing the RailwayMoreover, there is railway commonication with Taku, and three trains x day are running both ways—at 8.00, 12.00, and 4.00. It was not to the credit of the English that this line was repaired and put in working order, The… The North-China HeraldThe Relief of PekingThe following telegram was sent to the British Minister at Peking, Sir Claude Macdonald, by the China Association on Saturday last Brivish subjects in Shanghai joyfully received the welcome news of the relief of Peking. … The North-China HeraldThe Integrity of Chinad Any. Tue unequivocal declaration of the British Government that it will not be a party to the partitioning of China will do much to strengthen the hands of our political agents, and to confirm their adhesion to our sid… The North-China HeraldMore Ministers MurderedIf proof were wanted of the ruthlessness of the Empress Dowager and Prince Tuan, the latest news to hand of the recent al Clansmen and high officials would alone con-sewn them. Aning-t those slaughtered just prior to the… The North-China HeraldChina Old and NewCan we project these two views on inet and separate lines? They are destined to be in striking contrast to each other, the one coming down from time memorial, unique in its character and condition and deeply engraved in … The North-China HeraldLoot and LootersAnumber of civilians have reached a state of indignation with the Provost-'Marshal (Captain Bayly) and his action in regard to the looting of the native city. The whole difficulty appears to have been that at the first t… The North-China HeraldThe Hospitals in South AfricaThe question raised by Mr. Burdett-Courts as to the care of our sick and wounded has called forth many letters. His accusation of gross mis ma has been challenged by many who hav likewise been on the spot and seen for th… The North-China HeraldA Remarkable AffairThe following is from the "Japan Daily Mail" The fight at Newchwang on the 4th instant seems to have been a remarkable affair. According to the published account, the Boxers made the attack, and were as: sisted by the Ch… The North-China HeraldThe Fall of PekingFrom the latest news fighting was still going on in the streets of Peking, but if it is true that a portion of the allied forces has been sent off to follow the Empress Dowager, we are not premature in talking of the Fal… The North-China HeraldThe Relief ForceThe relief forces started out on both sides of the river. On one bank were the British, Americans, and Japanese, and on the other the Russians, Germans, and French. The naval brigade was in command of Captain Callaghan, … The North-China HeraldPao Joint CommissionThe salt may be guarded, of course, the name of the Joint Commission. Joint Commission was agreed upon between the allies to consist of Col. Bower (British), Col. Wogack (Russian), and Gol. Aoki (Japanese), With them res… The North-China HeraldThe Australian FederationThe Queen has given her formal assent to the Australian Commonwealth Bill, and has signalized this epoch-making event by presenting to Mr. Barton, the senior of the Federal delegates, the table on which she appended her … The North-China HeraldRussia and JapanTo the Elitor of the "Nonta-Carxa Dany News." Si,—It may perhaps savour of presumption fo challenge the statement mate by your Tokio correspondent, under date the 27ch ultimo, as to the imminence of war between Russia an… The North-China HeraldThe Chinese RegimenA hundred men of the 1st Chinese Regiment have gone with the force to help pull while the remainder Tientsin, As to the ability of these men, an observer says: [think they are good under tire, but T also think they are a… The North-China HeraldThe Crisis in the North16th Aug NEWS PROM GERMANY, The '*Ostasiatischo Lloyd" issued yesterday morning the follo (Special Cable service of " Der Ostasiatische berlin, 13th August, 3.20 p.m. ports sufficient to carry an arm; Russia has chartere… The North-China HeraldA Kidnapping ScareThere is also a great scare of kidnappers. In town and country placards are posted up, warning people not to allow young children to-go out, lest. they. should be ited away, their bodies sold to foreigners to be reduced … The North-China HeraldThe assertion of Sir Michael HicksBeach that Japan did not send enough troops and diJ not send them soon enough may, itis generally recognised here, appear blunt and discourteous when it was really not 60, owing to telegraphic emergencies, but if the ful… The North-China HeraldTroops in TientsinTroops are pouring into Tientsin daily, every train being crammed. There are now three trains aday, at eight, at noon, at four. On Monday 500 French jannes from Toulon arrived; yesterday 250 sailors from the Italian "fla… The North-China HeraldBoxer Chiefs to Remain in PensIt is stated in locat mandarin circles that the Empress Dowager prior to her flight issued an edict commanding: the following Boxer Chiefs to remain in the capital, namely, Prince Tuan, Prince Chuang, the Grand' Secretar… The North-China HeraldLife and Vigour for the HalThe only article which really possesses tions virtues for stimulating, and restore the hair, is Rownaxp's Macassar Out. It removes scurf, harshness, dryness, prevents the hair being injured by illness, and should always … Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldA Difference of OpinionTo the Editor of the "Nowre-Catsa Datty News." Sin,—In your issue of this morning you refer to the Town Band and the difficulty of marching to its playing since Com. Vela retired. As one who has had the opportunity of ma… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Wuchang ProclamationTo the Editor of the "Nonrs-Cusa Darty News." proclamation issued by H.E. Chang Chih-Sin—I herewith send you a copy of a tung on the 7th inst. I saw it for the first time on the following day, and at once drew the attent… The North-China HeraldThe Sinews of WarThere is a 4.01 deal of talk here of how Japan will reimburse herself for the cost of the war, until such time as she can make China reimburse her. The taxes are, as every foreigner has reason to know, very heavy and ver… The North-China HeraldSouth Africa and the Hospital ScandalNews from the seat of war in South Africa is still very scanty; but the end whic. we all hoped was close at hand when Pretoria fell seems still a very long way off. The enemy have evidently a lot of life left in them yet… The North-China HeraldThe Armour and Armswere, I believe, collected almost entirely by Sic Richard Wallace, not inherited by him like the greater part of the pictures. It is impossible to convey much idea of the beauty of them, but the various orities seem to a… The North-China HeraldThe Powers and the Relief ExpeditionUnfortunately, it is impossible to feed confident that the task of relieving Peking will not be hampered and delayed by the jealousies of the Powers. Me. Brodrick informed the House the other day that no European Power h… The North-China HeraldNative Official Reportsreceived here yesterday state that General Tung Fu-hsiang and his Kansu savages left Peking twenty-four hours before the Aight of the Empress Dowager, his corps being ordered to act as her advanced guard to Shensi. This … From Our own Correspondent · North-China HeraldNotes from the Southhas prevailed during the past week, a fierce and comparatively dry, heat, with almost cloudless skies, only relieved by a light shower in the morning during the intter half of the week. This is seasonable but a thought o… The North-China HeraldThe Democratic PartyThe Democratic party has met in the national convention and nominated again Bryan for the Presidency. For Vice-President it has named Adlai Stevenson, who was Vice-President under Grover Cleveland from 1893 to 1897. The … The North-China HeraldArrival of the GurkhasMonday there was another busy scene at the Hongkew Wharf, when the second this-loud of Indian troops came ashore. The time it was the world-famed Gurkhas she have come to represent British power in Shanghai. The vessel, …
