The Archive
Friday, 31 January 1908
The North-China HeraldWall Street and Lombard StreetJanuary 29. Recent telegrams from London and New York show that the financial situation in America has improved. But, though the crisis is presumably over, in spite of the suspension of payment by the Bank of North Ameri… The North-China HeraldFires and FallaciesJanuary 31. Cumvess New Year cannot be lightly dismissed as a "silly season." In itself it is a serious matter, whether regarded from a hedonistic, economic or domestic point of view; in its ramifications it may be respo… The North-China HeraldJ. H, Teesdale for the defendantsMr. Phillips said thet this was a claim for damages for injury to three hundred cases of cigarettes carried by the defendants for the plaintiffs, by sea under a bill of lading. The cause of the damage was the flooding of… The North-China HeraldHanghai Watch ClubIvor Thomas, of 44 Haining Road, was charged on remand for that he being the owner or part owner of the: Shanghai Watch Club on November 30, 1907 and December 7, 1907 did obtain from one C. 8. Tung the sum of $18 by fals… The North-China HeraldThe Plunder of Church PropertyJost before the close of the session on New Year's eve the Senate decided to appoint a commission to inquire into the manner in which the sale of property formerly belonging to religious congregations in France has been … The North-China HeraldAfter the ElectionJanuary 25. Wrra the election brought to a satisfactory conclusion, the moment may be opportune to take stock of the general position in Municipal affairs and to endeavour to profit by the lesson taught by the events the… The North-China HeraldThe Handicap CourseFebruary 1, 1908, at 3.30 p.m. (Weather permitting). Start up Perrott's Line id at the top turn to the right over corn then take the dry cut" by the village, go over the platform and cross the Hungjao Road. After crossin… The North-China HeraldThe Cost of SpoliationTu view of all these causes at work, it is perhaps hardly surprising that the great majority of the ecclesiastical estates hitherto wound up have shown a deficit, instead of the substantial sums which it was fondly hoped… The North-China HeraldRobbery at Bubbling Well'A gang of thirty loafers, some armed with old guns and swords, surrounded two attached houses situated in the country beyond Connaught Road, on Tuesday night a little before twelve o'clock, and broke in the doors. On en… The North-China HeraldThe Municipal Gazetteincrease the same after a demand for the car. Theoretically' this may appear tramways has been created, and this was exemplified quite recently by the disturbances in Tokio and in Corea. to be a simple plad, although ce … The North-China HeraldThe Study of Chinese HistoryIt ie probable that the world at large knows less about the history of China than of that of any contemporary State, snd it cares as little as it knows, For this there are, no doubt, sufficient reasons. Chinese history i… The North-China HeraldLabour and SocialismDefinitions of Socialism as a practical reality and not s mere party cry have #0 frequently been asked for, and in vain, that particular interest attaches to a Socialists' programme, as decided upon by the English sectio… The North-China HeraldSavage Cruelty to PrisonersMach is being said and written about the amelioration of prisons in Chins, and no doubt considerable good has been the Tleangsbenhelen, howerer, tells of effected. A. special correspondent from sad doings in the prison t… The North-China HeraldPiracy on the Huangpusensation was caused in the Settlement on Saturday afternoon by the arrival of one of the Hangchow boat trains with shattered srinows and three dead bodies and seven injured men on board. On Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock… The North-China HeraldReminiscences of Seventy YearsBy rae Vox, rar Ancapescox A. E. Monte, 3.n, (Continued). My memory has brought me down now through twenty-five years out of the seventy years of recollections. I shall not trouble my readers with so minute history of th… From Our Special Correspondent · North-China HeraldA Trip to KashingOwing to the piratical attacks upon the Isunches that passed through Kashing, bound for Shanghai, on] shou Saturday morning, the Hangchow service was interrupted for twenty-four hours. Your correspondent sailed on jun-ch… The North-China HeraldA Foreigner AttackedSoochow, January 27. Oar correspondent: at Soocbo, Dr following account of hi rear Hampden C. DuBose, us" the with pirates on the Grand Canal. It was my intention on Saturday to write to the "N.-C: Daily News" about the … The North-China HeraldTwo Launches PlunderedThe pirates belong to the band of desperadoes who assisted the peasants of Tunghsiang, Kashing prefecture, in their insurrection, as a protest against the collection of the taxes by the authorities on land of which the c… The North-China HeraldThe Great Oyster QuestionThere are few subjects on which the world argues with so much warmth as the wholesomeness or non-wholesomeness of oysters, which may be regarded fat any rate ax a tribute to their delicious eating qualities. Quite recent… From Our own Correspondent · North-China HeraldA Russian WinterSt. Petersburg, December 26. British subjects living in Todia, Australia and other parts of the Empire sometimes complain that they do not get real Christmas weather at Christmastide; and for that matter, the inhabit~ an… The North-China HeraldGreek and the Small BoyJanuary 30. Iris little more than a year since the Headmasters of England brought their annual conference into unusual notoriety by a resolution to impose the so-called foreign pronunciation of Latin in all public school… The North-China HeraldCleansing the SettlementFour loafers from the Yangtsepoo District were charged with being a menace to the peace and good order of the Settlement and were sentenced to three months' imprisonment each. surance money thereon, thereby endangering l… The North-China HeraldThe Tale of ViolenceTwo weeks ago, pawnshop, which is situated in a small town to the south of the city, was raided by " large band of robbers and all valuables were taken away. The robbery was promptly reported to the officials and steps w… The North-China HeraldThe Root of EvilSome days ago we felt it our duty to call attention to the dangers which ity to form " stable Government the temporary solidarity of the ition does not necessarily indicate have decided Marquis Saionji's Ministry reay be… The North-China HeraldBig Game ShootingWe are indebted to Mr. A. L. Anderson for the following graphic count of a shooting trip in the hinterland of Sierra Leone Journeying northwards I have shot my way through the Mendi and Konno countries and crossing the B… The North-China HeraldMass for a MinisterNow that she no longer expects any temporal assistance from the State, the church does as she pleases in matters of doctrine. Not only doos she use her influence sub rosa as in hampering the liquidators' operations, but … The North-China HeraldArmed Robbers at YangtszepooAn attack was made by a gang of about fourteen armed robbers on a Chinese house situated in the country, Road, oe Baturday night. The house-about @ quarter of s mile from Lay holder, a foreman named Sing, employed by the… The North-China HeraldSerious Bladder and Urinary TroublesLI, Blind Street, Tipperary, Ireland. Dear Sirs,—I write to acknowledge the benefit I have derived from your Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. "For nearly a month I suffered intense pain in the bladder; as the water reached … The North-China HeraldFrench Minister of ForeignAffaire, M. Pichon, has spoken before the Chamber about the Morocco question. He was repeatedly interrupted by loud applause. He stated that France will maintain strict neutrality with to the conflict about the Moorish t… The North-China HeraldCrosby Mall All But SavedArchreologists, whose hopes have been alternately flattered and damped again and again, are at Inst all but assured that their efforts to save Urosby Hall from destruction willie crowned with success. After the Preservat… The North-China HeraldHongkong Crowded with Military and Naval MbnThe appearance of Hongkong during the last ten days reminds old residents of the days when the Russians were fighting the Japanese. The Crescent and the Hawk have been in the harbour with relief crews for the ships whose… The North-China HeraldThe Municipal ElectionThis year's election will be notable for the keenness with which it has been conducted and for the consequent mark-_ ed increase in the number of voters. Early in the first day it was clear that more than 700 votes would… From Reuters · North-China HeraldAsiatics in the TransvaalLondon vii Bombay, January 24. The Indians have held a meeting at Johannesburg at which it was resolved to continue the struggle to the bitter end at any cost. Europeans have held meetings at Johannesburg and elsewhere a… The North-China HeraldChronicle of an Eastern TourDr. Patrick gave his third lecture ander the auspices of the Union Church Literary and Social Guild in the Union Church Hall last night. As the Rev. C.E. Derwent remarked in introducing the lectarsr, it wes thet Mandalay… The North-China HeraldCoercion No CureBut General Vendrikh's idea that by drawing up Spartan regulations be can get an unlimited supply of "enol getic, well-disciplined men with strong sense of duty" (ie. of their duty to the Emperor) ik a delusion. The revo… The North-China HeraldThe West RiverWith regard to the West River question, Sir John Jordan has informed the Waiwupu that H. M, Government will withdraw its warships if China agrees to pay the claims of British subjects plundered during the last few years,… The North-China HeraldA Fellow FelineAmong the various private likes and Aislikes which are revealed by the fierce light of Society journals which now beats on every throne, it has been discovered by The ('town" that Queen Alexandra has " fondness for cats.… The North-China HeraldThe German Ball'A fanfare of trampots as the guests mounted the staircase of the Town Hall on Saturday evei indi unmistakably that no detail was to be omitted to ensure the complete success of the Entertainment and Ball a German Compan… The North-China HeraldNews from EuropeBerlin, January 28. The rt of the " Westminster Gazette,"" which is in intimate relations with the Liberal Cabinet, stating that the German Goveroment has made proposals with regard to maintaining the statue quo in the N… From Reuters · North-China HeraldSpeaking at Pretoria, MrTransvaal, stated that he would not Tan 31 1908 beiurprised if the Asidtics in the Golony shortly recognised that their position was. impossible. The Go-Vernment still offered to register Asiatics, if they volunteered en…
