The Archive
Saturday, 25 July 1908
The North-China HeraldThe Turkish ArmyJuly 23. Tue intelligence that widespread dissatisfaction, finding expression in some quarters in open mutiny, exists in the Turkish army is likely we prove of more general interest, than might at first be supposed. It m… The North-China HeraldThe Height of the SeasonLast week was Ascot week; next week comes Henley Regatta; and the interval between these two great carnivals is recognized by the fashionable world as the height of the London season. So far it has been a time of gloriou… The North-China HeraldOur Local Newspaperwas started in Kueilin, rd wan lieved Some months ago a daily new by the local railway promoters and subsidized by the Governor. The aim was to supply a cheap paper which would educate the people up to building railways … The North-China HeraldThe British NavyJuly 24. Wire the publication of a new volume of " Brassey's Naval Annual" those who are interested in the upkeep of Great Britai supremacy pause, as it were, and take stock of the condition of the fleet. It must be conf… The North-China HeraldAccident to the Port MariaTokio, July 18, The str. Port Maria, chartered by the Russian Volunteer Fleet, ran on a rock in a dense fog on her way from Vladivostok. She reached Tsaruga in a sinking condition yesterday. Passengers and cargo are safe… The North-China HeraldStatement of Mexican and ChineseDollar Bank Notes issued and put into circulation by the Yue Soo Imperial Bank. The Bank has received Chinese dollar bank notes, of the Provincial Treasurer... $496,000 Mexican dollar bank notes, of 404,000 Total... $900… The North-China HeraldAn Official AppreciationIt is reported that H.E. Viceroy Tuan Fang is much pleased at the way in which Mr. Pao, the Senior Magistrate of the International Mixed Court treated the case of the notorious actor Li Ch'un-lai, and in so doing upheld … From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe American NavyLondon vii Bombay, July 23. President Roosevelt addressing prominent naval men at Newport said that he wanted a first-class navy or none at all. A_ purely defensive navy was worthless, The cruise of the battleship fleet … The North-China HeraldThe Public BandJuly 20. Donunc the past week two letters for publication and some unwritten comment have reached us on the nature of the pr mes played bid ea Band in the Public that the Band, whether deatticted It is universally agreed… The North-China HeraldCrowds and HolidaysJuly 22, THOsE who live abroad and only return to London from time to time, with their powers of observation sharpened by the intermit tence of their visits, may be struck by nothing so much as the increasing numbers of … The North-China HeraldThr Social SideBut there is another side to the convention gathering besides the serious one. Delegates are bringing their wives and daughters and, therefore, a society element is finding place among' politics. Etiqnette is one of the … The North-China HeraldA Suggestive RumourAn indignation meeting (sic) of the prisoners confined in the International Mixed Court gaol on civil suite is said to have been held on Sunday to protest against an alleged statement made by the European constable on du… The North-China HeraldAn Unlikely Reportis current that H. E. Tuan Fang, Viceroy of the Liangkiang provinces, into be transferred to a high post in the Capital and that Excellency's successor at Nanking will probably be H. E, Yuan Sha-hsan (formerly Taotai of … The North-China HeraldThe Hanyang Iron and Steel WorksThe first sod of the Hanyang Iron and Steel Works was broken under the auspices of Viceroy Chang Chih-tang of Hupeh (now Grand Secretary), corresponding to the Christian year in the 16th year of Gaia Knangsu, 1890. It wo… The North-China HeraldA Special Envoy to America(1) Decree, in response to a memorial from the Waiwupu asking that " special envoy be sent to the United States to thank the President and Congress for the return of a portion of the American Boxer Indemnity. The Decree … The North-China HeraldThe Responsibilities of ArchitectsIn view of the decision expressed at the last Annual Meeting of Ratepayers to take steps to register Architects and Civil Engineers in Shanghai, it is interesting to note from a paper recently contributed by M. J. J. Cho… The North-China HeraldThe Port MariaWe are indebted to the Doctor on board the str. Port Maria for the following account of the recent accident to that vessel, Writing from Tsuraga on July 17 he says I regret to have to inform you that on our way to Tsurug… The North-China HeraldBurglary at the I. C, Post Office'A gang of Chinese made a daring attempt to rob the Chinese Imperial Post Office at about 1 a.m. yesterday morning, but owing to the prompt action of Mr. Theodor Konig they were interrupted and did not succeed in securin… The North-China HeraldThe Meeting atof -The Yoke serves Mr." Hubert So much of the fascination of this Wales with a protext for roplyin, REVAL, very bright little story depends upon its preface to those " prejudiced critics" surprising mystery that it woul… The North-China HeraldRegistrar General at the Hung WahHospital, Hongkong. The coxswain will receive a gold medal and $50 in money and the members the crew will each receive silver medal and $25 in money. The medals. have on the one side an appropriate inscription setting fo… The North-China HeraldRain and FloodsThe rain, after holding off till the rice fields were nearly dry, came down torrents a short time ago, and thee are rumours of terrible floods in the Pingloh district, where, it is said, hundreds of houses have been wash… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Dual AllianceLondon vit Bombay, July 19. President Fallitres and M. Pichon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, have left Paris on a visit to the Scandinavian Courts. Afterwards they will meet the Tsar at Reval. On leaving Dunkirk President… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Situation in PersiaLondon vid Bombay, July 18. A telegram to St. Petersburg states that in Tabriz a mob of some thousands in number, excited by the harangues of priests, proceeded to the Bagi Shaman quarter to demand the withdrawal of Rakb… The North-China HeraldThe Demand for a ParliamentIn response to an Imperial Rescript commanding the Viceroys and Gov. ors of provinces to give their- opinions as to the feasibility of granting Constitation to the country, both th Excellencies Viceroy Tuan Fang and the … The North-China HeraldTroops Via SiberiaTokio, July 21. Arrangements have been concluded for the transportation reliefs and time-expired men the German is in North China, vid the South Manchuria Railway and Siberia instead of vii Suez as heretofore—Our Own Cor… The North-China HeraldSir Robert Hart at HomeTue telegram recently published in our columns to the effect that Sir Robert Hart has been presented with the freedom of the City of Belfast is " gratifying indication of the high esteem which his distinguished career in… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldCruelty to ChildrenTo the Editor of the "Nontu-Curxa Dairy News," Sin,—I venture to address you because I am greatly indebted to those who have kindly called the attention of tion of "Cruelty to Children." Apart the public in connexion wit… The North-China HeraldThe Recalcitrant Dalai LamaA Peking dispatch states that the Governor of Shansi H. E. Pao Fe informed the Central Government that the Baddhist Pope is unwilling to make trip to Peking and is most desirous to leave Wataishan, where he has beea stay… The North-China HeraldThe Confucian AnalectsKiangsu's capital has recently had pleasure of a visit from Dr. Henry M. Woods of the Southern Presbyterian Mission, who wished to obtain the assistance of some of the ablest of, the native wholers in the Inst revision o… The North-China HeraldReadings for the WeekThermometer in the open air in situation in the English Settlement, 1908, Tur death is reported from Hongkong of Mr. Guy Blood, " popular architect who had good prospects successful career. He arrived in Hong-nated kong … The North-China HeraldThe Pacific MailYear by year the Far Bast is put-tug its honein marder and gradually is that separated, sone years ago, its reducing the immeasurable ditions of life from the high state of Tastee coty headecise eve, bore|detelopment obt… The North-China HeraldA Carious Club CaskA very interesting West End Clab case has been occupying the attention of the Lord Chief Justice and " special Jury this week. The plaintiffs—the ease really consisted of two actions—were Mrs, Frankan, known to fame as "… The North-China HeraldYokohama Foreiga Board of TradYokohama, June 26, 1908. Sra,—On the 20th instant we briefly acknowledged receipt of your No. 1902 of the 3rd instant on the subject of Messrs. Scott, Harding & Co.'s complaint regarding the infringement, emanating from … The North-China HeraldOn Active ServiceThe arty surveying school here a few days ago was all bustle and life; for telegram had been received from the Governor at Nanning ordering the teachers and students, sbout fifty in number, to leave for Nanning and Longe… The North-China HeraldThe Demands for ReparationThe recent otitrages at Pho Long, on the Yunnan frontier, and at Chi on the Kuangsi frontier, have exhausted the patience of the French Government, all the more as the vigorous action taken by France against the revolt j… The North-China HeraldA Filthy HabitThe proprietor of a baker's shop, 41 North Szechuen Road, was ed with having allowed a baker in pechs on to dough which was being employ to squirt fluid from his made into bread for foreign consumption, at midnight on th… The North-China HeraldThe Olympic GamesLondon, July 18. "Depressing weather conditions tr prevailed at the Olympic Games, Phich are still proceeding at the great Stadium, and the attendance was very small. The hammer-throwing was won by Flanagan, of the Unite… The North-China HeraldThe United StatesWashington, July 24. Six Pennsylvania militiamen have been killed by lightning at an encampment on Gettysburg battlefield. President Roosevelt has given orders for the re-trial of the case against the Standard Oil Compan… The North-China HeraldThe New Typhoon Shelterwell known that after the terrible typhoon of 1906 there was a Govern-meet promise. that something should be done in regard to a new typhoon shelter. Nothing has yet been accomplished, except that there has been some dis… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldPen V. BatTo the Editor of the "Nontu-Ontna Datiy News." Sin,—The Muses even are batted down, To blind and mad defence of still th To score against a rile obscure, The bat must make " hundred points The pen, to work " wondrous cur…
