The Archive
Saturday, 3 January 1920
The North-China HeraldA Line for ChinaPeking, Dec. 28. Mr. Putnam Weale writing in the "Peking Leader" on the relations of revolutionary Russia to China says: "The major problem is how China shall regulate her relations with Russian interests in Manchuria, w… From Our own Correspondent, Wuchang · North-China HeraldStudents and Rulers at WuchangLast week I informed you that, the Civil Governor of this city had given permission to the students to hold meetings and lectures to their hearts' content on. the Japanese question. Now it turns out that he gave his cons… The North-China HeraldDr. Walton Hubbard's lecture onMonday evening leaves one, it must be confessed, with a certain: feeling of disappointment. We have no wish to enter into a controversy as to what Christian Science is and is; not. (For that reason it is, perhaps, unfair… From Our own Correspondent, London · North-China HeraldThe Great Motor Car BoomLondon, Nov. 12. Rarely has there been such a show like the motor exhibition at Olympia which is now in progress. There may have been better shows, more interesting, more novel, but there certainly have been none at whic… The North-China HeraldThe Offer to IrelandDec, 29. Ir is, perbiaps, permissible to point with some pride to the comments of English newspapers on the outrage on Lord French and to their united desire that the outrage shall make no difference to the spirit in whi… The North-China HeraldThe Danger from SiberiaDec. 29. THE important message from a Peking correspondent which Wwe print to-day describes a state of altairs in Siberia such as was only to be expected since misfortune began to lower upon Admiral Koltchak. So long as … The North-China HeraldShakespeare by Chinese GirlsIn aid of the funds for the Russian Refugees, the pupils of the Eliza Yates High School gave a performance of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" and A. Geibel's fairy operetta "Christmas with the Pixies," in the Unio… The North-China HeraldScottish Church UnionDec. 30. Tue General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has appointed a special commission to approach the Government with a view to securing legislation which will enable it to join with the United Free Church. The news… From Our own Correspondent, Sianfu · North-China HeraldProgress and Events in SianfuOur world renowned city still attracts foreigners of various types and nationalities. One hears of them now and again passing through, though few of them remain long enough for the foreign community to meet them. Recentl… The North-China HeraldThe Aerial DerbyLetters from Peking state that the Beaumont Commission, which is arranging the first aerial round-the-world Derby has practically finished its organization in Peking. It is stated that several Chinese aviators are intend… The North-China HeraldThe Chinese InterpretersThe very interesting letter from Mr. Ho Yue, secretary of the Interpreters' Union, which appeared in our correspondence columns on Monday,.an appeal that preference should be given to the interpreters who worked with the… The North-China HeraldThe Wild StreakSome time ago the present writer (his identity being discovered, as must happen in small communities) incurred the ridicule of his friends for asserting that a favourite black cat recognized him perfectly on his (the own… By Foh Yue Road · North-China HeraldReturned Chinese Labour MenTo the Editor of the "Norra-Cama Dairy News." Str,—May I appeal, on behalf of the Interpreters of the Chinese Labour Corps, B. E. F., recently returned from Europe, to the public that every preference be given to them, w… The North-China HeraldTae New Broom's BristlesThe political situation here is developing fairly rapidly now. I learn that the Chenyuan Taoyin, Mr. Chen, brother to the Administrative Commissioner recently wounded, has handed his official sea] to one of his subordina… From Our own Correspondent, Harbin · North-China HeraldRussian Business Men Bled WhiteHarbin, Dec. 12. The cold weather is on us in earnest, but so far there have been but few northerly winds, which absolutely penetrate through one's body, so that the cold is quite bearable. The temperature which falls as… The North-China HeraldThe Yok Ing SchoolIn the procession of the Fourteenth of July in the French Concession there marches each year behind a diminutive brass band a company of small Chinese boys in naval uniform. These are the boy pupils of the Yok Ing school… The North-China HeraldOver the IceThe meeting at the Mansion House to obtain funds for an aerial expedition to the South Pole recalls to mind Andrée's ill-fated attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon. By means of a drag anchor trailing over the ice, … The North-China HeraldAlleged Opium RobberyACCUSED, An unexpected development took place on Wednesday in connexion with the alleged robbery which was reported to have taken place at 459 Tientsin Road on December 29, when a number of Chinese and a foreigner were s… From Our own Correspondent · North-China HeraldThe Death of Dr. LoganI enclose a copy of a statement regarding the tragic death of Dr. Logan. This was prepared by General Feng "Vu-hsiang at my suggestion and is an exact copy. My dear Rev, Locke, Lam very grateful indeed for your kindness … The North-China HeraldDollar Coinage ProposalsPeking, Dec. 24. The recent conference of British Chambers of Commerce at Shanghai passed a resolution "that the Chinese Government be strongly urged to take stoss to discontinue the use of sycee and to establish a unifo… The North-China HeraldThe Cold SnapThe decided change in temperature of the past few days has led to rapid mobilization of winter vocal bularies, overcoats and scarves. Tae cold northern winds came down with somewhat unusual suddenness and force, and have… The North-China HeraldForeign Rights in ChinaDec. 31. No apology is needed for printing and for calling special attention to the very—interesting speech, which chance has thrown in our way, of H. E. Chu Yin-kuang, Civil Governor of Shantung, although the occasion o… The North-China HeraldShanghai War MemorialAt its last meeting the War Memorial Committee considered the various suggestions for a civic memorial to those of the Allied citizens who fought and died in the war, and it was unanimously agreed to erect a cenotaph. Ot… The North-China HeraldThe Home Going CzechsThe transport _Tras-os-Montes left Shanghai on Sun taki with hier the 1,800 Sake wh a on their way Home from Siberia. It is safe to say that no body of soldiers has ever taken a stronger hold upon the imagination of Shan… The North-China HeraldUr Go THe PricesWhen this difficulty was surmounted there remained the question of really getting into the show at all, despite the very high charges for admission, and next there was the impossibility of being able to secure a car for … The North-China HeraldThe Charity Cup CompetitionThis popular "annual" drew close on 1,000 spectators to the Recreation Club ground last Friday and with both sides well represented, the match provided an interesting afternoon's sport, as well as the useful addition of … From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Mutiny at IrkutskThe resolution of the Irkutsk Municipal Council to form a new government composed exclusively of Socialists was followed by lively activity on the part of the Social-revolutionaries. The Cheremhovo mutiny was the first a… The North-China HeraldThe Paper Hunt ClubGreat numbers of people turned out to the special hunting event of the season, the Christmas Hunt, the start of which was on the Warren Line. The day was perfect for the purpose, rather warm on the whole, but there was n… The North-China HeraldThat Messrs. Lowe, BinghamMatthews be reelected auditors at a remuneration of Tls. 300 includ. ing Straits audit: Proposed Mr. Hunter; seconded by Mr. T. Cock. In connexion with the resolution relating to the confirmation of the appointment of Mr… The North-China HeraldA Love for Bolshevism_The second meeting of representatives of Zemstvos and Municipalities assembled here to discuss the political situation and the question of a change of government was apended by the military authoriies. The Russian Teleg… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldA Cure for HydrophobiaTo the Editor of the "Norra-Cuina Dairy News." Sm,—The following appears in the Editorial notes of the "Shoot ing Times" (London) of November 1 Those clever old Chinese are said to have discovered a cure for hydrophobia … The North-China HeraldPeers and PlayersStars of the theatrical world may be society favourites in other countries, but certainly not in Japan, Some time ago a humber of young Japanese peers proposed to appear on the stage, organizing among themselves. a theat… The North-China HeraldNew Year DancesOn Wednesday night the advent of the New Year was celebrated with another burst of gaiety in Shanghai, when three large dances, at the Cercle Sportif Francais, the Carlton Cafe and the Astor House drew large numbers of p… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldA Question of TasteTo the Editor of the "Norra-Cuiva Datty News." Sim,—During the fancy dress ball at the Carlton, on Christmas Eve, a young lady' appeared as a Red' Cross nurse. Those like myself and many others in Shanghai who have been … The North-China HeraldThe Ayer Tawah RubberThe tenth annual general meeting of the shareholders in the Ayer Tawah Rubber Plantation Ca., Ld., was held on Tussday afternoon in the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce Room, No, 1 Yuenmingyuen Road, when Mr. L. J. C… The North-China HeraldBrothers in ArmsMr. Ho Yu's appeal to the public to give preference in employment to those men who were interpreters with the Chinese Labour Corps is' one which should not go unheeded. They were an extraordinarily valuable set of men to… The North-China HeraldAfter Mr. Ting's address, ProfP. Y. Sz, of the Soochow University, on behalf of the old students, presented Dr. Parker with an address written in Chinese which was attached a letter from the Hongkong Shanghai Bank interthing Dr. Parker of a handsome … The North-China HeraldChinese Libel ActionThe action in which the Commercial Press, Ld. is suing the Chung Hua Book Ca., Ld., to recover damages for libel, was continued in the Mixed Court on Tuesday morning. The claim, it will be remembered, arises out of the a… From A Correspondent, Newchwang · North-China HeraldTragedy in the NorthNewchwang, Dec. 22. It was only the other day that I wrote to you about the appointment of the engineers for the Liao River Conservancy and now I have to inform you of the ead news the tragic death of Mr. T. Arai, the en… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Chinese Telegraph CompanyTo the Editor of the "Norra-Cuixa Datty News." Sir,—The Chinese Telegraph Ca. still require all telegrams to be signed and the name telegraphed asa part of the message. All Foreign Companies have long since abandoned suc…
