The Archive
Friday, 27 March 1908
The North-China HeraldThe Port ofLONDON, Match 27. Tar telegram which we published two days ago announcing that the Board of Trade had made an offer for the purchase of the India Docks is a satisfactory indication that Mr. Lloyd George's promised measur… The North-China HeraldThe Duke of DevonshireMarch 26. Wits the death of the eighth Duke of Devonshire we have virtually come to an end of that remarkable group of statesmen, worthy of the name, who ruled England with so much mastery during the latter half of Queen… The North-China HeraldThe Proposed BoycottKobe, March 23. 'A meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce was held here last night, when representatives of twenty-eight leading Chinese firms were present, in order to discuss the telegrams received from Hongkong an… The North-China HeraldThe Mail ServiceAmerica has suddenly awakened to the fact that her mail service is not what it should be and-that the post-office department is making an exceedingly gond thing about it while mail connexion between the States and South … The North-China HeraldA Mission of InvestigationAs already noted in these columns a detachment of the troops of General Chiang Kuei-ti whilst passing through Anhui province on their way from Peking to the Yangtze, by their bad discipline created considerable trouble a… The North-China HeraldThe Latest Opium DecreeIx commenting on the Imperial Decree of September 20, 1906, for the suppression of opium, we drew attention to the significant fact that it contained no reference to the financial aspect of the problem as an indication o… The North-China HeraldTrams and theTRAFFIC, With the inauguration of the tram service certain new features have ariveu in connexion with traffic, the most important of which appears to be whether, at any time, it is permissible to pass 'a tram car on the … The North-China HeraldThe Presidential ElectionsThe first real blow has been struck in the Presidential campaign and the result is a notably victory for M Taft. Primaries have been held thirty-six counties in Ohio and Taft delegates have been selected in every case, T… The North-China HeraldIllicit Railway RatesOne of the most drastic laws ever placed upon the statute books of America will come into effect on May Land already ripples of the industrial war that must ensue can be noted. The law in question is aimed at the railroa… The North-China HeraldAn Empty TreasuryA Peking letter states that owing to the heavy expenses (which amount to over Tls. 370,000 annually) of the! Peking Police Court, and in view of the emptiness of the Imperial Treasury, the Ministry of the Interior has de… The North-China HeraldThe Police ParadeThe annual parade of the Shanghai Manicipal Police Force took place on the public Recreation Ground yesterday afternoon. Mr. Landale and the following members of the Municipal Council were present: Messrs. W. D. Little, … The North-China HeraldWhere Black Rules WhiteMarch 25. The world at large does not feel called upon asa rule to take much interest in the affairs of Hayti; but the sudden dispatch, at the urgent appeal of British, German and French representatives, of men-of-war to… The North-China HeraldAn Unfortunate IncidentAn unfortunate incident took place on Sunday afternoon near the Bubbling Well, resulting in injuries to three Chinese students belonging to Nanyang College From the foreigner who was chiefly concerned and from an it depe… The North-China HeraldToo Busy BeesBees were proverbial for industry centuries before Dr. Watts wrote hi immortal verse or Lewis Carroll hi immortal parody of it. But indastrions neighbours (whether bees or men) are not always the most agreeable. Hence th… The North-China HeraldRobbing the Tramway CompanyWoo Nee-dong, s conductor employed in the Shanghai Electric Tramway Ca., was charged with defrauding: the Company of the sum of twenty-eight cents on the 24th instant. Insp. Kossack, of the Tramway Ca., stated that in Br… The North-China HeraldNews from EuropeBerlin, March 19. Their Majesties the German Emperor and Empress will arrive on the 25th instant in Venice, where King Victor Emanuel will receive them. The visit will extend over two days, during which the incognito wil… The North-China HeraldA Korean OutrageTokio, March 24. Mr. Burham White Stevens, Japanese Diplomatic Advisor to the Korean Government, who was returning to America on furlough, was shot and rather seriously wounded at San Francisco on Monday, when alighting … From Reuters · North-China HeraldRussia and JapanLondon vii, March 26. The Bill for the elevation of the Russian Legation at Tokio to an Embassy has been discussed by the M. Isvolsky, Minister for Foreign Affairs, warmly defended the Russo-Japanese Convention. The elev… The North-China HeraldOrders from SeoulNew York, March 25. The assault on Mr. Stevens was ordered by the Korean Righteous Army. A manifesto has been signed at Seoul by Yie Lin-yung, proclaiming death to 700 Koreans in league with the Japanese. Latest advices … The North-China HeraldThe China Land and FinanceThe Annual General Meeting of the above company was held at 13a Canton Road on Tuesday afternoon: There were present: Mesars R. Macgregor (Chairman) J. A. Wattie and King Chun-kee (Directors) E. Hooper, 8. B. Neill, Chu … The North-China HeraldCookery and the ClinicA modest little notice in the Home King's College Hospital was about to pers announced not long ago that publish a book of 600 old-fashioned english cooking recipes in aid of its A farther announcement that Queen Alexand… The North-China HeraldDisastrous Fire atA serious conflagration occurred in Peking on the night of March 18 and the great "Die Low" bazaar in the business centre to the west of the Chienmén was completely gutted. The Peking correspondent of the " Peking and Ti… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Duke of DevonshireLondon vii Bombay, March 25. The Duke of Devonshire has died at Cannes—Reuter. Spencer Compton Cavendish, Eighth Duke of Devonshire, was born on Jaly 23, 1833. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and was Lord … The North-China HeraldFreedom from PiratesTo all appearances everything is as quiet in this prefecture as if no robbers or pirates had ever disturbed the peace. No opinion is heard as to what has become of the pirates; the only answer that inquiry being that the… The North-China HeraldThe Monday ConcertsIf the series of concerts given in aid of the Baby Home continues as well as it has began, the subscribers will have every reason, apart from the purely philanthropic one, to congratulate themselves on teking tickets. Wi… The North-China HeraldThe Threatened Boycott'A meeting attended by several tens of thousands of people was held in snton on Friday leat to devise ways and means of protesting against the policy " of Japan towards China with regard to the Tatsa jara, It was decided… The North-China HeraldAn Invitation to Visit JapanNew York, March 21. Barow Takshita, the Japanéee Ambassador in Washington, has presented to the United States Government an invitation for the American Fleet to visit Japan. At a meeting of the Cabinet it was decided to … The North-China HeraldSir John JordanSir John N. Jordan, x.c.w.0. who is making a brief tour in China and is now on his way to Hongkong, arrived have by the C. N.S. Fengtien on Monday afternoon. The vessel had been ud drove to the (ansulate, by an escort of… The North-China HeraldThe Power of the PressIts impossible to pass by, without some reference, the strike in the Reporters' Gallery of the Reicustag, as related to day by the "Ostasiatische Hoy "The journalists", we are told with that admirable brevity which is im… The North-China HeraldA Dust Curenew invention has appeared which shoald be " Legere a—basses obliged to pass their days in the choking Fee tu Eastern city. If not too pensive, it is hoped that the manicipality in Madras, that dustiest of dusty cities, … The North-China HeraldApproving of the BudgetFes all eas, coectred cheering. Mr. Laxpatis: Mr, Chairmen, ladies and gentlemen. I am afraid I most call for poll on behalf of the Council. (Hear, hear). We were given instractions to increase the Police Force and we ha… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldTrams and TrafficTo the Editor of the "Nortu-Carsa Dairy New Sin,—Why cannot that small triangular piece of Nanking Road by the entrance to the Palace Hotel be made use of It is an obstacle to vehicles anid of no use to pedestrians in it… The North-China HeraldReported Official ChangesIt is ramonred that H. E. Yuan hih-kai, President of the Waiwupu, ill be appointed Associate Commis-joner of the I. M.C. vice Na Tung, who will be transferred to one of the Ministries. It is the general opinion in Peking… The North-China HeraldNews from EuropeBerlin, March 25. The Press and the popalstion of Italy are manifesting hearty appreciation of the visit of the German Emperor to Venice, which, in spite of the Emperor's incognito, is festively decorated. The Government… The North-China HeraldThe Dalai LamaAccording to a dispatch from Peking the Dalai Lams, the Buddhist pontiff of Tibet, whose return journey began in 1906 from Peking to Mount Potalé, near Lhasea, arrived in Taiyuan, capital of Shansi, on the 10th instant, … The North-China HeraldAn Evening with Engl Ish Song'A very pleasant evening was speu't by the members of the Union Church Land. Guild on Wednesday. Miss Bondfield read the paper "An Evening: with English Song" and " most inter esting paper it was. The fair lecturer quite… The North-China HeraldA Popular ViceroyIt appears that the people of Hupeh province, especially the mercantile classes, view with disfavour the transference of H. E. Chao Erh-een, Viceroy of Hokuang to the Viceroyalty of Szechaan' (vice Chen Kaci-lung). The r…
