The Archive
Saturday, 5 September 1908
The North-China HeraldThe Dreadful MotorIt is to be hoped that motor racing, in this country at all events, received its death blow by the shocking accident which occurred on the Brooklands track on Monday. Two cars in succession while careering at a terrific … The North-China HeraldPatents and DesignsAugust 31. Wrre the full entry into operation of the Patents and Designs Act of 1907, announced by our telegram of Saturday's issue, British trade, -no less than the freedom of British invention, undergoes one of the mos… The North-China HeraldThe Position in TurkeySeptember 3. Now that the wildest of the first raptures with which the new constitution was hailed in Turkey have had time to subside a little, it may be worth while to review briefly the course of events up to date, in … From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe American FleetLondon via Bombay, August 30. The American Fleet on arrival at Melbourne was welcomed by the ringing cheers of thousands afloat and ashore. The H.-C. herald and S. C. & C. Gazette. Ata State dinner given yesterday evenin… The North-China HeraldTo Prepare for the ConstitutionDecree of H. I: M. the Emperor, in compliance with the Command of the Empress Dowager, acknowledging the receipt of a code of Constitutional Laws drafted by the Hsien-chen Pien-ch'a-kuan (Department for the Investigation… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Gas CompanyTo the Editor of the "Nonrn-Cmiva Datuy New Bin,—I feel compelled, in the common interests, to give, as follows, my short experience as a customer of The Shanghai Gas Ca., Ld. In April last' took for a few months a farni… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Tramway QuestionTo the Editor of the Nortn-Cuixa Dairy New Sin,—The question of tram sections and fares and which class one should travel in is at present a leading topic and I'am sure that the Tramway Com-will feel gratefal for any sug… The North-China HeraldDevelopment Ey Tae Colonyla Excellency the Governor has, through the Colonial Secretary, sent some suggestions to the Chamber of Commerce, for the consideration of that Body, thinking that it might be possible to introduce some new indastries in… The North-China HeraldThe Siang River in FloodYour rident has been away from Chenchow recently having made a trip to Siangtan. After seventeen days on a house boat with heavy head winds and high water most of the way to pull against, we reached Chenchow, with the wi… The North-China HeraldThe Case of Governor HughesWashington, September 2. The Republicans are said to carry Vermont by 2,800 votes. Speaking as a private citizen, President Roosevelt declares that the re-nomination of Governor "The Health and Vigour of an individual de… From Reuters · North-China HeraldAn Awkward VisitConsiderable comment been aroused the arrival and anchoring of a German torpedo-boat in the Tyne during a mimic hatti Officers of H.M.S. Vindictive boarded the German boat in order to ascertain the reason of her visit. H… The North-China HeraldThe Huangpu ConservancyThe publication of the quarterly report of the Huangpu Conservancy work is always of great interest to the hipping community of Shanghai, to which the improvement of the river is such a matter of vital necessity. It is s… The North-China HeraldThe Sinza RefugeMagistrate of the Mixed Court, proposes to remove the Sinza Refnge to Chodaikoh, near Markham Road, ud has addressed a petition to the Shanghai Taotai on the subject. The following ix a summary of Mr. Pao's dispatch Owin… The North-China HeraldGallons of Water Tapped AwayMrs. Ellen J.P of 20, Kiln Road, Long Caus Dewst England, says: "My il he winter of 1904. I first noticed cruel pains in the region of the kidneys, and many a time alter an attack of almost unendurable backache I have th… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe American Consular ServiceTo the Editor of the "Nontu-Cuixa Dairy News." Sin,—The Journal of the American Association of China for November, 1907, contains a recommendation of sociation on the Needs of the that out of twelve Consulates in China, … The North-China HeraldChina for the ChineseOwing to lack of funds to contract the various railways under proposal and to carry out the necessary reforms, the Peking Government intends to conclude number of loans with the wealthy Chinese merchants in the South Pac… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldNavigation on theHUANGPU, To the Editor of the "Noarw-Curxa Datuy News Six,—The numerous questions involved in your issue of to-day, anent "Norrn-Citxa Daty News, Stn,—I notice in your issue of to-day fan account of the stranding of the.… The North-China HeraldThe New Governor of Macao, LieutCol. J. A. Rocadas, has, issued an enter to a Commission to see what can be done in respect of opittm smoking. The instructions issued to the (committee are clear enough. First those appointed must suggest the steps to b… The North-China HeraldPrayers for RainThose whose experience.runs back for more than a generation agree that no year is remembered in which the "deputies", ete. ete, always the first phenomena of a new move in China). If employment should be given' to the de… The North-China HeraldForeign Staff. Messrs. AQ'Hare (British) were appointed during the quarter; Messrs. Kalbein and Davis left the Board's employ. (6) Native Staff. No important changes. 3.—Plaot. A new launch, Limin, was added to our fleet at of Sh. Tls. 9,300, b… The North-China HeraldThe American GaolANOTHER RscArE, There hax been another escape from the American Consular Gaol at Shanghai and once micro the I police are called upon to do work which, if there were proper accommodation for prisoners at the United State… The North-China HeraldCruelty to a Pony'A mafoo etoployed at the Shing Kee stables, Range Road, was charged with 1g cruelly ill-treated a pony, by working tached to a Jicensed carriage whilst in a starved condition and when lame in the hind legs, on Tiendong … The North-China HeraldStorage of AmmunitionThe report of the removal of orme and ammunition of the various Foreign Legation guards to " blank place outside the Peking City, in consequence of the recent disaster in the German Legation, is untrue, The. Waiwnpu has … The North-China HeraldWeapons of PrecisionA Wuchang letter statex that in reply to ® dispatch from the Ministry War, ordering a large consignment of arms and ammunition to be sent to Yunnan for the nse of the newly orxanized army corps in that provinces, HE. Che… The North-China HeraldAnxiety on the BourseLondon vii Bombay, September 3. Germany's action threatens to revive the Morocco question in the most acute manner and has caused anxiety on the Paris and Berlin Bourses. The St. Petersburg Supreme Martial Coart has conf… The North-China HeraldConstitutional Reform SchemesThe following are some of the constitutional reform schemes that are to be carried into effect within the next nine years. Ist year.—To establish provincial assemblies. To promulgate local self-government regulations. To… The North-China HeraldThe China SquadronWeihaiwei, August 28. The past week has been a busy one with the Fleet, as each ship has completed her Heavy Gun Layers' Tests, and has filled up with coal in readiness for the northern cruise. The Kent carried out her H…
