The Archive
Saturday, 26 September 1908
The North-China HeraldEnglish Capital for Russiagroup of capitalists in Siberia has just concluded an agreement with some English banks for the construction of a line to unite the Siberian and Central Asian railways as well as a series of branch lines running from thi… The North-China HeraldCholera in ChinkiangOur Chinkiang correspondent writes:—The cholera scourge in Chinkiang has abated somewhat. The surrounding country is suffering frow short crops of rice, and the ery of hard times is heard on all bands. During the time of… The North-China HeraldReform of Tre Russian ArmyIn the debate on the military Budget in June last, M. Gutchkoff, the leader of the Centre, made an attack on the bureaucracy which has seldom been equalled for boldness in the Duma. He plainly told the Grand Dukes, who a… The North-China HeraldThe Late MrOur Chinkiang correspondent writes on September 21:—The Chinkiang community wae saddened on Saturday worning by the sudden death of Mr. William Henry Brennan of the indoor Custom's staff of this place, not very well, but… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Hoihow BoycottTo the Editor of the "Norra Cama Dany News." Srr,—The above subject has been commented on more than once by your esteemed paper, but I find that your remarks are not founded on a thorough knowledge of Customs regulations… From Reuters · North-China HeraldGermany Falls Into LineLondon wu Bombay, September 24. The German reply to the Franco-Spanish Note presented to the Powers on September 14 is couched in a most moderate to1 and accepts generally the proposals. Confidence is now expressed in Pa… The North-China HeraldThe Upper YangtzeLieut-Comdr. H. Spicer Simson arrived io Shanghai on Wednesday from Chungking, on passage home after having served on the Upper station for some years. It be remembered that he began the survey of the Upper Yangtze from … The North-China HeraldThe Rice Cropjing of the rice-planting, was very high! there were continual heavy rains for weeks, and the outlook for rice was very poor; but July and August were dry sides are that there is more than an average crop. The price of r… The North-China HeraldBritish Merchant HonouredMr. W. ©. Robertson, a former President of the British Chamber of Commer in Paris and one of the oldest British residents in the city, has been made a knight of the Legion of Honour. A good many million yards of staffs h… The North-China HeraldThe Honan Road FireFrom letters received from corres pondents we learn that exception is taken to a statement in our description of the Honan Road fire, in which it was indicated that the various units of the Fire Brigade did.not arrive si… The North-China HeraldA Hardy AnnualThe rumours of the death of the Emperor were assiduously circulated at our northern summer resort this year, bevy of people having received telegram from Peking, so it was said, placing it beyond dispute and doubt. Some … The North-China HeraldAlleged Proud by a Compradore'A compradore nated Loh was charged with having obtained the sum of Tls. 3,535 by false pretences from a woman named Wong Tser-sze on Apri 15, 1907. Godfrey (Messrs, Ellis and applied for a remand on the ground that appe… The North-China HeraldAlthough R. E. Walker beatRector by a good four feet (the judges said eighteen inches) in the 100 metres at the Olympic Games, many Ameri-fancy their man can do better. jiew, Walker has been America and meet special match race at 110 metres, Acco… The North-China HeraldThe Fauna of Eastern AsiaA MONGOL HOMESTEAD, 'A description of one of these Mongol farms or homesteads might be of interest. To begin with " large piece of ground, about two hundred yards long, and hundred yards wide is enclosed by alow mud wall… The North-China HeraldA Creat Sprint Raceback a trifle, "the Champion Sprint' at the Horst Park meeting created more interest than any event decided near London since the Derby. Most people thought Prospector and American Git both three olds and carrying 121 Ib… The North-China HeraldShanghai Rifle AssociationThe Sbanshai Rifle Association held its usual Monthly Spoon and Cap competitions on Thareday, the 17th and Saturday the 19th instant, respectively. The Monthly Cup competitions were worked in with the shoot for the "Aret… The North-China HeraldCause of the CalamityLondon, September 19. It appears that Major-General Luard, since the murder of his wife, had received hundreds of letters making terrible accusations.—Exelusive ice. The murder referred to took place only a few weeks ago… The North-China HeraldTre Proposed Tobacco Taxmistry of Finance has sent in Censor Wang concerning the imposi-memorial rejecting the proposal of and tobacco—in order to tion of an sdditi tax on foreign obtain money to replace the enormous revenue which will soon be … The North-China HeraldStrategy and EducationA great drawback to Russia is her weak strategic position in Europe. She is going to spend millions of pounds on a strategic railway in the Far East while there is a glaring want of strategic railways in Poland. She is t… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldNavigation on the HuangpuTo the Editor of the Norra-Caisa Dairy News." S1n,—I have just received information, from one of {the in-coming steamers, of randiag without Pilot of the Norwegian steamer " Nord" on the Upper Middle-ground Shoal, off th… The North-China HeraldWas Cured in a Month by Cuticura Remedies"My, trouble started with on my face which red and very inful and irritating, rent to my head and it la impossible for me to five any idea of ly and. then galy too glad to fest anything that be of the feast good, T wen t… The North-China HeraldNews from East AsiaPeking, September 18. The "Empress Dowager apd the Emperor will retura from Eho Park to the Winter Palace on October 3. and will there receive the Delai Lams. September 19. With regard to French assistance at the late fi… The North-China HeraldA Motor AccidentAbout 6.20 p.m. on Monday & colli~ sion occurred on the Garden Bridge between a Hongkew tram and Dr. von yas travelling: The motor car, which was in charge of a native ffeur, eweryed across the path of the tram, and was … The North-China HeraldNew Line of SteamersIt is reported <that the Chinese Railway intends to open a steamship line between Vladivostok, Teuruge, Nagasaki and Shang competition with the South Mauchuri Railway's Tairen-Shanghai line, and also to ran three through… The North-China HeraldNews from EuropeBerlin, September 18. The Rassian Minister, M. Iswolsky is visiting Signor Tittoni, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affaire, at Desio near Monza and will be received in day or two by King Victor Emmanuel. Later M. Iswols… The North-China HeraldFrom Day to Daytot the French Central Asia Scientific expedition whose chief ix Paul Pelliot, Esq. recently visited thix ition han been exploring Reafan for two among 80 of the buried cities Another visitor, the well-known explorer Col… The North-China HeraldThe Late Uns. StanleyThe foreign community wax shocked to hear of the death this morning from heart failure of Mrs. Ursula J. Stanley, wife of the Rev. C. A. Stanley, 0.0. of Hsika, her husband came to Tientsin in March 1863—forty-five years… The North-China HeraldAn Explosion and a Stormshocking disaster occurred on board the T. K. K. 8. Hongkong. Mara during her voyage from San Francisco to Yokohama, where she arrived on the 16th instant. It appears that on the afternoon of the stant a member of the cr… The North-China HeraldAbundance of RainEvery season everywhere is probably exceptional, and thix one is no exceptional exception. With unusual drought in so many parts of this and adjacent provinces, it has seemed to rain here by spontaneous xeneration." Ever… The North-China HeraldThe Municipal GazetteStaf.—The apr: suveut of Messrs, W. J. Bidgood wid A, T. Gray Avsistant Building Inspectors, from September 19, is noted. These en-ployes have been engaged through the courtesy of Mr. W. Harpur, City Engineer, Cardiff, i… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldA Plea for DiscomfortTo the Editor of the "Nonrn-Cursa Daur New Sin,—The following extract from ©The Times" of August 11 will appeal to some of your readers at the present yesterday the Kronprinzessin Cecilioanchored off Plymouth. Seventy-fi… The North-China HeraldThe Toyo Kisen KaishaThe Tosa Kisen Kaisha was to hold its semi-annual meeting on the 20th instant. The results of the balfyear's working, says the "Japan Mail," have not been satisfactory. The Contpany's 10,000-ton ships plying on the Pacif… The North-China HeraldThe American FleetWashirgton, September 25. Mr. V. H. Metcalf, Secretary of the Navy, has given orders that shore leave for the Fleet is to be stopped at the Philippines, if! cholera continues.—Our Own Cor= respondent, THE UNITED STATES, … The North-China HeraldMaitland and child, Mr. and MrsJ. Ezra and child, Mr. and Mrs. G. must be authenticated by the name and Hilton and child, Mr. and address of the sender) is Tael 1. Houlding, Mr. and Mrs. F. Cram-The type used for setting advertise-packer, Mr. and Mrs.… The North-China HeraldA Business Failure at VladivostokMr. Sugiura, one of the leading Japanese merchants in Vladivostok, is reported to have suspended payment. tated that Mr. Sugiura suffered Torses ow account of the Russoyanese war, he failed to collect his bille before le… The North-China HeraldRates of Freight to Americavid Suez Conference Steamers. Antimony (in bags). 12/6 per ton of 20 cwt. (in cases) " 17/6 Camphor (crude and refined)......60/- 40 Bristles 40-40 cu.ft. Cantharides 40- 40 Cane Chairs 25- "6 40 Copper Ingots (over 20-I… The North-China HeraldSections of the HarbourUpper Section A is between the southern side of the Arsenal Dock and the Pailien Upper Section B is between the Pailion Chinese Bund. Creek and the southern end of the Upper Section C is between the southern and northern…
