The Archive

Wednesday, 9 July 1902

  1. The North-China HeraldThe Illness of the KingExtensive preparations were being made for the Coronation ceremonies, but a cable just to hand reports the unhappy condition of the King, and the necessary postponement of all ceremonies directly connected with him, to t…
  2. The North-China HeraldThe Peitaiho SanatoriumWithin the Inst week or ten days we have had a few very small showers which have cooled the atmosphere, moderated the dust, made living more endurable than it was, and had something to do probably with the improved healt…
  3. The North-China HeraldA Firm GovernorTo-day two of the missionaries were on the street, and noticed a small crowd. Some police, armed with rifles were standing there, and shouted to the people to stand back, which they did most respectfully. On their return…
  4. The North-China HeraldJurisdiction of the Mixed CourtsJuly, So far as we know there has been no official publication of the decision of the Diplomatic Body on the subject of the jurisdiction of the two Settlements 2t Shanghai, and we are not aware of the channel through whi…
  5. The North-China HeraldThe Filter Theory of Reformath July. Axsono the numerous forms of water-filter to the use of which the resident of the Far East is in a chronic bondage, is one which is a combination of a suction-pump and force-pump. There are two parallel tubes j…
  6. The North-China HeraldThree Local BoxersFor many years past some few of the men of muscle in these parts have made a profession of the science and art of self-defence, and have endeavoured to teach it to certain pupils for a consideration. One such professor o…
  7. The North-China HeraldInstead of the LotteryThere are no lottery tickets ised now, but, instead, rather over 600 cash a picul has been added to the grain tax. The officials have decided that no demands shall be made against the Christians for the lottery tickets t…
  8. The North-China HeraldThe Land Dispute at NingpoMaxy persons have no doubt followed with a consid of interest the dise: been going on for some time in reference to_ the alleged appropria~ tion by the Roman Catholic Fathers, at Ningpo, of land which the community claim…
  9. The North-China HeraldOfficial Control of the Church8th July. Tue Imperial Chinese Government, annoyed, frightened, angered, perplexed, by so-called Church affairs, is adopting one method after another to secure the much-desired end of peace. To those at all familiar with…
  10. The North-China HeraldExpelling the FalseFather Mondaini having been removed to§a Bishopric in Hunan, his successor has arrived and the nominal Roman Catholics are having a lively time, In the interval between the departure of theoric priest and the arrival of …
  11. From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe King RecoveringLondon via Bombay, 2nd July, 10.16 am. The bulletin of 7 o'clock yesterday evening says that the advancement in the King's condition is maintained. His Majesty's appetite is improving, and the dressing of the wound is le…
  12. The North-China HeraldThe Imperial Post OfficeForeigners living outside the British Settlement are having trouble with the Imperial Post Office. This office refuses any longer to forward foreign mail n.atter free of charge as it has been doing for the last few years…
  13. The North-China HeraldTerrible Fatality at ChefooChefoo, th July, 8.56 p.m. Nine Chefoo School boys have been poisoned by eating chicken-pie. Five of the boys are dead, and the others are in a precarious condition,—Our own correspondent. Later. 9.33 pin. It appears lat…
  14. The North-China HeraldPeace and the BudgetMr. Balfour created considerable sensation three days ago by announcing the postponement of the Finance Bill on the ground that it would be inconvenient to discuss the Budget "while other things wre in the balance." What…
  15. Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldA Day of RejoicingTo the Editor of the "*Nortu-Caxa Daty News." Sir,—Now that His Majesty the King is progressing so favourably I think we Britons might take an early opportunity to rejoice over his recovery, auid express our hopes that h…
  16. The North-China HeraldThe Proposed ProgrammeIn the morning at 10.30 aa. there was to be Divine Service conducted by the Revs. Dr. John (Wales) and R. Booth M.B., B.Ch. (Ireland), and A. Orr-Owing, Esq. (Scotland), the sermon io be preached by the Rev. J. S. Adams …
  17. The North-China HeraldShanghai Yacht ClubThe opening cruise took place on the th instant in lovely weather, the only drawback being that the breeze was somewhat light and fitful. The start was notified for o'clock, and shortly after that hour the Commodore led …
  18. The North-China HeraldMissions in KuangsiThe same dispatch states that in view of the probability of the rebels in Kuangsi molesting mis-ionones, mission.prop-rty and converts in the course of their operations, the Emperor has sent an autograph decree to Vicero…
  19. The North-China HeraldSad Death at SwatowIntelligence reached Hongkong on the 25th inst., of the sudden death at Swatow of Mr. H. Matheson Brown, agent at that rt for Messrs. Butterfield and Swire. "Phe deceased was attacked by cholera and died on the 24th. He …
  20. From Reuters · North-China HeraldAccident to the Colonial SecretaryLondon vid Bombay, 8th July. The horse in a hansom cab occupied by Mr. Joseph Chamberlain fell in Whitehall yesterday afternoon, and the shutter dropped, inflicting a severe, though not dangerous, scalp wound. Mr. Chambe…
  21. The North-China HeraldThe Fourth of JulyThe Fourth of July was celebrated by American residents in Shanghai with the same festivities as in previous years, In the morning the Unit-d States Consul-General, Mr. J. Gocduow, received a large number of American cit…
  22. The North-China HeraldThe International Cotton ManufacturingExtraordinary General Meeting. An Extraordinary General Meeting of the International Cotton Manufacturing Company, L4., was held on Monday afternoon at the offices of the Company, 4, Kiukiang Road. the chair was occupied…
  23. The North-China HeraldHall and HoltzExtraordinary General Meeting. An Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders in the above Company was held at the Compiny's premises, Nanking Rou, at 11 a.m. on Saturday Jast, the Sth inst., when the following gentlem…
  24. The North-China HeraldElectric Tramways and MotorIn April last the Council requested the President of the Institution of Civil Engineers to appoint an independent expert to report on this question. The following Report has been submitted by Mr. J. Swinburne, M. Inst. C…
  25. The North-China HeraldWaiting for PeaceOn Wednesday Mr. Balfour is to tell us finally whether we are to have peace. Of that there is only the " shadow of a doubt." In spite of all warnings not to be too sanguine everybody is confidently expecting that it will…
  26. From Reuters · North-China HeraldGovernment in Cape ColonyLondon vid Bombay, 6th July. The Imperial Government has refused to accede to a petition to suspend the constitution in Cape Colony.—Reuter, [A telegram received vid America under date of 9th June thus explains this matt…
  27. The North-China HeraldReadings for the Week(Thermometer in the open air in a shaded nation in the English Settlement.) 1902. Fahr. Thermometer. Rain Max. in inches. July 2 Rainfall in inches. July trace Tae average minimum of the thermometer in the Settlement in …
  28. The North-China HeraldMovements of the RebelsAs nearly as one can make out the rebels were repulsed from Nanning some time ago. Avyway the city is perfectly safe now, and is in daily communication with this place. The rebels then seem to have retired west towards L…
  29. The North-China HeraldOfficer Administering the GovernmentThere. will be some display in connection permanently weakened, with neither the means nor the desire for fresh enterprises. at all of artillery is aware that maid with the unveiling ceremony, and a guard The Vaterland n…
  30. The North-China HeraldOvers. Indus. Runs3 30 Crombie Wilson, b. W. A. Crombie {Dia not bat 4 bye 1, no balls 1 The principal feature of the match between the above Clubs, played on the Recreation Club ground on Saturday aft noon, was the tall scoring, ably ten…
  31. The North-China HeraldThe Two Kuang ViceroyaltyAs may be p-received by the Imperial decree telegraphed from Peking appearing im this column this morning, pension has been granted LIB. tao Mu, the enlightened -nd able Viceroy of the Two Kua'y—Kuangtung snd Kuangsi—pro…
  32. The North-China HeraldThe Coronation HonoursAlthough His Majesty was not crowned seems to have given orders that the honours he had intended t" dispense should be distributed, for news arrived on the 26th inst. that Sir Thos. Jackson had been {ereated a baronet, t…
  33. The North-China HeraldThe English Mail Papers(ror THE weeK Sisr may.) The closing week of the month of May was an eventful one. On both sides of the Atlantic great events, which may have far-reaching consequences in the future, have been developed or completed. The…
  34. The North-China HeraldNews from Europeertin, Lat July. The Dutch Chamber has issued a grant tothe German-Dutch Cable Company to lay the cable to the East-Asiatic Colonies. An American gunboat is leaving for Hayti. 2nd July. The Russian heir apparent, Grand D…
  35. The North-China HeraldNotes from the South(ynoxe ov owN connEsPospEST.) Hongkong, 28th June. great and long-looked for event of the week, the Coronation celebrations, ing to the Iamented illness of His Maj sty King Edward VIL, did not of course come off. 1 So so…
  36. The North-China HeraldSir Robert Peel, Sir Walter ScottVictoria Lord Boron, Lord Broughim, General Gordon, Benjamin Disraeli, Eul Gray, Count D'Orsay, Charles Fox, Rt. Hon, W. E, Glad- Their Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, The numbers of Monarchs and their att…
  37. The North-China HeraldAthletic Sports at Chinkiang'Those who paid a visit to Victoria Pau' Tuesday last had the pleasure of w tues ing an evening's sport of a cl.ss seldom to be met with in an outport. Where all showed their willingness to assist, it would be individiou…
  38. The North-China HeraldThe Land Dispute at NingpoNingpo, November 27th, 1865. W. H, Fittock, Esq, LI. B. M. Consul, Ningpo. 'Sin,—In compliance with your Notification o laid renters, dated 26th' October, 18655 1 Deg to hand you annexed particulars of the Laud belonging…

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