The Archive
Saturday, 1 August 1908
The North-China HeraldNews from East AsiaPeking, July 24. The Emperor did not attend the celebration arranged on account of his birthday in the Palace. He remained, contrary to the custom of other years, in the Eho Park, where the Empress Dowager is staying als… The North-China HeraldThe Revolt of Mancalled the Theatre Commission, which thinks it has got even with woman. It met the other day under the presidency of M, Lépine, the Prefect of Police, and decided (in consequence of the numerous scenes that have occurred… The North-China HeraldThe Demand for a ParliamentIt is reported from Peking that at a recent conference between members of the Government Advisory Council and the Bureau for the Investigation of Constitutional Government it was decided to send " circular note to all Pr… The North-China HeraldOld Age PensionsThe House of Commons has this week again beea principally occupied with the Old Age Pensions Bill of the Goveroment, with which progress has been made only by means of the guild lotien. One concession the Govern ment had… The North-China HeraldThe Church and the StageJuly 29. (Contributed.) AmonG subjects of theoretical importance none more frequently arouse discussion than the position and functions of the Stage. It demands attention in various guises, at times in that of an attack … The North-China HeraldJapan and ChinaTokio, July 29. In reference to the arrival of BLE. Hu Wei-te, the new Chinese Minister to Tokio, and the impending departure for Peking of Mr. the new Japanese Minister fina, the Tokio Press urges a readjustment of Japa… The North-China HeraldNews from East AsiaPeking, July 30. As only one-third of the shareholders of the Chinese Telegraph Company have declared their willingness to sell to the Goverment their shares at 180 per cent. Sheng Kung-pao has proposed to the Throne to … The North-China HeraldA Customs Training CollegeJuly 30. Tar Peking " Government Gazette" of June 26 announced that a college had been established in the Capital for the training of Chinese who seck admission into the Imperial Maritime Customs Service. It was proposed… The North-China HeraldThe Demand for a ParliamentA Hangchow dispatch states that nearly six hundred prominent members of the gentry, literati and merchants of Hangchow and other prefectures of Chekiang province attended " meeting held in that city on the 28th instant t… The North-China HeraldThe Water Polo MatchcLuB. The concluding event was a water polo match between the above teams, which played as advertised with the exception of W. 0. Lancaster. who was replaced by G. A. Robinson. MacCabe won the toss from Fowl-r and chose … The North-China HeraldThe Christian LiteratureSOCIETY, WEDNESDAYS CEREMONY, An interesting ceremony took place in the North Szechuen Road Extension on Wednesday afternoon, when, in the absence through indisposition of Sir Pelham Warren, the corner-stone of the Chris… The North-China HeraldHenley and WimbledonThe sun has beamed upon Henley during the first two days of the regatta, writes our London Correspondent, and seems likely to continue smiling to the end; and since fine weather is all that Henley needs for success, the … From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Opium QuestionLondon vii Bombay, July 28. Lt.-Colonel J. E. B. Seely, Under-Seoretary for the Colonies, stated in the House of Commons that Lord Crewe, the Colonial Secretary, was considering the whole question of Opium in Hongkong, i… From Reuters · North-China HeraldAmerica Wins the Marathon RaceLondon vii Bombay, July 25. The Marathon Race, which is the culminating event of the Olympic Games, has been ran over a course from Windsor to the Stadium, a distance of 26 miles. There were fifty-seven competitors in th… The North-China HeraldThe Charitable Feteat Chang Ssu-ho's Gardens om Saturday evening in aid of the flood sufferers in Kaangtung province under the auspices of the Canton Guild, was decided success. A very large crowd attended the thentricals which were perfor… The North-China HeraldProbable Official ChangesIt is reported that H. E. Hei Liang, Viceroy of the Yun-Kuei provinces, has asked to be permitted to resign his post. In the event of his wish being granted by the Throne, the successor' of H.E. Hsi Liang in the city of … Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Public BandTo the Editor of the —There is, in my opinion, one noteworthy fact that has not been touched upon by any of your correspon dents regarding the quality of music as is generally admitted, the in the Public Gardens. music i… The North-China HeraldChina and JapanThe negotiations with the Japanese Legation here about the Fakumén, Chientso and other questions will be discontinued until the retarn of Governor Tang from America, and Mr. Ijuin, the new Japanese Minister to China, is … The North-China HeraldThe Honan Road Fire CaskIn this case Yih Yih-sze, shopkeeper, Yih Ping-kwang, shopkeeper, and Pao Sim had been charged with gross carelessness in allowing a fire to break out! on their premises, Nos. 77-78 Honan Road, and with failing to give a… The North-China HeraldThe Demand for a ParliamentThe draft of the memorial of the gentry, literati, merchants and people of Kiangsu province praying for the early granting of s Parliament to the Empire which was sent up to Peking " month ago for signature by natives of… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Mixed CourtTo the Editor of the "Norrm-Omixa Darty News." Sin,—" Justices' Justi mon heading in the home-land, and I deem the above an appropriate one for 8 case reported in your columns this morning. 'A manufacturer of aerated wat… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Situation in TurkeyLondon vii Bombay, July 25. Reuter's correspondent in Constantinople states that an Imperial Iradé has been issued providing for the assembling of a Chamber of Deputies and ordering the holding of elections. There are gr… The North-China HeraldStricture from Me Benchwith having' burglariously broken toto An unemployed native was chai and entered the house of Mr. H. Weber, No. 194 Yuhang Road, on the night of May 19, 1608, aod with the value of $25. iced having stolen therefrom ty to… The North-China HeraldA Serious Clan FightA fight occurred at a place a short distance from the port of Anmy on the 28th instant. It appears that there are two factions inthe clan of Wa in that vicinity; dispute had arisen concerning a pi debateable land to whic… The North-China HeraldRom Day to DayThe niajority of the summer residents have already arrived. The number of children is specially noticeable. A summer echod has opened with good atter 5 dance. The military authorities have kept camp of soldiers throughou… The North-China HeraldA Drastic LawThe Ministry of Justice has decided to ask for the Imperial sanction to enact a law against the sale of morphin in the Empire, making it " penal] Fel offence, The breaker of the law will be farther sentenced to banishmen… The North-China HeraldFire on theTAKSANG, Fire broke out in the engine room store room of the Indo-China 8.N. Co.'s steamer Taksang at 6.30 p.m. on Saturday last. It appears that as the steamer was due to leave here that night a Chinese fireman went bel… The North-China HeraldFlood Sufferers Get ImpatientHuaogehon (Hupeh) dispatch states that owing to the delay in the arrival of relief in that prefecture, " portion of which is now inundated, over a thousand flood sufferers marched the other day into Husogchon and present… The North-China HeraldThe Floods in South ChinaThe following report of the th Committee of Mi 8 sent to investigate flood conditions in the valley of the North River. Canton, July 19. Six districts on the North River were seriously affected by the recent flood, namel… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldHankow Road Arson CaseTo the Editor of the Sin,—L shall feel obliged if yon will publish the following remarks with reference to certain statements which were made by Mr. T. Morgan Phillips in the course of the Haokow Road arson case held in … The North-China HeraldIn the Provinceshampton were J. W. Morton's The best performances at Wolver in a shade inside 10} secs. and ren Robertson's three miles in 14 mins. 44 tees. The latter has done far too much work since the cross-country championship, but… The North-China HeraldSouth African UnionJuly 31, Tue subject of the union of South Africa has been discussed spasmodically in that country for half a century, but until quite recently the question has enlisted little interest among practical politicians or bus…
