The Archive
Friday, 18 December 1903
The North-China HeraldThe Views of Mr. Arthur Chamberlain'THERE have been some complaints in the more serious papers at, home, that while the politicians, from Mr. Joseph Chamberlain down, have entered with fullness and zest into the discussion of the proposed resumption of th… The North-China HeraldA Really Flagrant CaseFor the last week the whole city has been much excited over a case in which the Roman Catholics are implicated. As nearly as 1 can find out the facts are as follow: Some mantis ago the Governor put out a proclamation for… The North-China HeraldThe Attitude of RussiaMeanwhile Japan has no intention what ever of fighting Russia single-handed on account of Manchuria, and, as she cannot look for assistance to her ally, Great Britain, it is safe to predict that, Whatever Russia. may do … The North-China HeraldA Wireless Link Between Two ContinentsSicNor Marcoyt recently landed in Liverpool, An observant reporter recorded the fact that there was a smile on his face. There was reason for it. The "wireless wizard" was fresh from an achievement which, till his day, h… The North-China HeraldThe Journal of the American Asiatic17th December, Mr. Foorp begins his "Current Comment" in the November issue of this very interesting monthly review of trade and polities, with a paragraph showing that when the Czar preaches peace all round and does all… The North-China HeraldAnnual General MeetingThe eighteenth Annual General Meeting of the above Company was held at 22, Kiangse Road on the 16th inst., when the following shareholders were present:—Mr. W. D. Little (Chairman); Sir Charles Dudgeon and Mr. S. P. Whit… The North-China HeraldHis Own ViewsMr. Arthur Chamvedtain briefly discussed the Temperance question with our representative at the end of the interview above. "As a manufacturer," he said, "employing nearly 10,000. workpeople in various parts, 1 have not … The North-China HeraldVerbatim Report ContinuedMr. Jones—As these two charges have been dealt with practically on the same lines, perhaps it would be convenient to take the evidence of Tsou Yung at this stage. If it is necessary to call any further evidence, as my fr… The North-China HeraldA City with a FutureHaving never seen anything in your paper about Southern Hunan, and having myself just moved hither I' thought you might publish a few lines from here. Chenchoufu is not a large city, nor is it at present a very prosperou… The North-China HeraldUnrest in ChinaThe recent slight display of anti-Russian activity on the part of China is exciting some anxiety here, the reports that have come to band lately of the movements of the Chinese troops in the south of Manchuria being of a… The North-China HeraldCementing an AllianceThe purchase of the two Chilean warships now under construction in England, by the London Government, has elicited journalistic comments here. A leading paper observes that England herself cannot, have any need of the ve… The North-China HeraldThe Armenian Blood FeudPeckham has been reduced to a state of terror by another Armenian tragedy—a double murder followed by the suicide of the assassin At first it was supposed that the suicide was the man who murdered Sagouni last week; but … The North-China HeraldEducation in ShansiWithin the past three years there has been a decided change in the educational regime of Shansi province. égi About the time the Court returned to Peking from Hsian a series of Edicts were issued commanding a reorganisat… The North-China HeraldOur Shooting DistrictsMr. H. T. Wade's magnificent map of The Shooting Districts lying between Wuhw and Shanghai, together with a map of the Ningpo Country, to which we lave already y referred, is now ready, and a really Eouseboat, and to eve… The North-China HeraldCross-examination by Mr. EllisYou told us just now that when Detective Eadie showed this prisoner the characters on the warrant he did not deny they were his name?—Yes. Let me suggest. to you that prisoner did not say: "That is my name," but simply l… The North-China HeraldSt. Andrew's BallOnce again St. Andrew's Ball has come and gone. This function has been an annual event for so many years that it must tax the inventive faculties of mem-bors of the Decoration Committee soveroly. Nevertheless they came o… The North-China HeraldAn Adventurous EditorList month we had the pleasure of entertaining Dr. Macklin and Mr. Cory of Nanking, who came through on their way to Pochou, where they are thinking of opening' a station of the Disciples Mission. About the same time Dr.… The North-China HeraldOn Wednesday morning at the MixedCourt two more of the "Supao'"' prisoners were released from custody. The men were Chen Ch'ung-yi, son of the editor of the "Supao," and Lung Chih-tse, who was alleged to be concerned in the Hankow plot of August, 1900. … The North-China HeraldThe Fine Hand of ChineseOf the treaties entered into between China and foreign nations within the past secede there are two made with Japan which wre special in scope and f resigh'. Half a century of previous negotiations d: d not do as much to… The North-China HeraldThe Lower HouseThe 19th session of the Japanese Diet was convoked on the 6th inst, (Saturday). Mr. K. K. Kono, the—Progressi nominee, was elected President of the Lower House vice the late Mr. Kataoka, by 350 out of 362 votes. The Seiy… The North-China HeraldA Serious Situation ProvokedThe above reply marks a decided departure from the Japanese Parliamentary proceedings. The Parlinmentary reply to the Throne in Japan is usually formal and almost identical in every session, and is prepared by the Presid… The North-China HeraldHow to Secure a Big BagSeveral missionary parties for this province and Shansi passed up the river. One party reached ".ur city in what would seem to be record time, eight days, There have also. been sportsmen in the neighbourhood of Sahyang. … The North-China HeraldNews from East AsiaYokohwma, 11th December. The Mikado's speech from the Throne at the opening of the Diet has been absolutely colourless and businesslike. The address of the Diet censured the Cabinet in regard to both its foreign and inte… The North-China HeraldSaturday's Paper HuntThe Volunteer field vay took some of the riers on Saturday ard only about 30 turned out to go the dusty course after piper. A ten-mile distance had to be covered. commencing from the Hungjao road sud including such famil… The North-China HeraldManila, Sth DecemberAt Cavite twelve Chinese have been placed in jail as anarchists. They are members of the Highbinder sect. In the island of "Albay three Ladrones have been sentenced to death, two to life imprisonment, one to thirty years… The North-China HeraldNews from EuropeBerlin, 11th December. Count Biilow, the German Chancellor, addressed Mr. Bebel during the first reading of the Budget in ich stag in the strongest terms, refusing to interfere in the Manchurian question, as was demanded… The North-China HeraldThe Mercantile Fleet of Japandevelopment of the Japsnexe merchan! A number of statistics relative to, the drating have appeared in tie Tokio Keizai. Tt was in 1870 or thereabouts, the journal fecalle, that the Japanese began to tura their attention … The North-China HeraldLondon, Sth DecemberIn his message to Congress, President Roosevelt insists upon the necessity of the autonomy of. Moukden being maintained. The President described the present state of affairs as anomalous, but expressed the opinion that t… The North-China HeraldDeceiving the WestThe "Japan Mail" of the 4th inst. says that it is scweely possible that a deliberate attempt is being made to deceive Europe and America with regard to. Russia's procedure in the Far Eastern complication. Russia is not n… The North-China HeraldAn Extraordinary ReplyThe House of Reepresentatives, subsequently assembling, the President rushed. through an extraordinary reply in a disgraceful mauver. It runs in part that "it is our profound regret that, at a momentous juncture which in… The North-China HeraldTwo Kingly FunctionsTerm—the King dined as a Bench the ancient hall of the Middle Temple this being his Majesty's first visit to an Inn of Court since his accession to the Throne. The incident has revived the whole controversy as to whether… The North-China HeraldPolice Weekly ReportReturn of apprehensions, ote., made by the Police during the week ending 4th December, 1903. Assault Breach of Ma Burglary ficent or so obviously untruthful in their retch of statements about ity that it is very difficul… The North-China HeraldA Visitor from IndiaSir D. Mackenzie Wallace, author of many books upon Russia and a' master of the Russian tongue, was in Manchuria some time back investigating matters there. He is now Secretary to Lord Curzon and it is not improbable tha…
