The Archive
Saturday, 7 February 1920
The North-China HeraldTheft at Lavers & Clark'sAt the Mixed Court on Saturday before Messrs Ros and Tsang, Zau Vang-ping, an office boy, was charged with having on January 20 stolen from is employers, Messrs. Lavers & Clark, a pair of diamond earrings valued at $480.… The North-China HeraldA New Source of IncomeFeb. 6. Mr. Ezra's scheme for relieving the community of the burthen of electricity loans and for causing a more genial flow of money into municipal coffers appears to us to be most sound and statesmanlike. Certain modif… The North-China HeraldA Thief Beaten toOn Wednesday at the Mixed Court before Messrs. Blackburn and Tsang, Wong Yih-when and Yoong Ming-ting, two employees in a carpenter's shop at No. 859 East Yalu Road, were brought up on a charge that they did at 5.50 am. … The North-China HeraldThe British Medical MissionsTheir Urgent Need of Support During the war the medical work of British missionary societies was greatly hampered through the loss of doctors on war service and by reason of the lack of reinforcements. Medical missions w… The North-China HeraldForests for ChinaA Scheme for the Schools In order to encourage the observance of Arbor Day, and increase its significance throughout China, the College of Agriculture and Forestry of the University of Nanking has started a campaign amon… The North-China HeraldThe Madness of LendingFeb. 5. We would draw very special attention to the articles by Mr. Bruce Baxter yesterday and Mr. Rodney Gilbert to-day on the madness of continuing to lend money to the Chinese Government, so called. We should like to … The North-China HeraldThe Asia DoctrineThe article which we publish today on the Great Asia Doctrine may be regarded from two points of view. On the face of it there is little beyond propaganda to be considered, and such propaganda, coming in overwhelming mas… The North-China HeraldThe Chinese Opposition From a CorrespondentPeking, Jan. 29. Next to the financial expectations of the Government, the all Absorbing topic of discussion is whether China should or should not open negotiations with Japan, as desired by the latter, regarding the ret… The North-China HeraldThe Opium TrafficAt the end of last month a Chinese policeman arrested a man in Rue Montauban while the latter was engaged in the transportation of 16 packets of opium valued at about $2,000. When taken to the police station the prisoner… The North-China HeraldFlying in ChinaA very pleasing function took place on Thursday at the. Naval Club, No. 102 Bubbling Well Road, when more than 40 local Chinese officials, the Italian Consul-General, officers of the Aero Club of China, journalists, and … The North-China HeraldThe End of the WorldWe have already heard how parts of America behaved on December 17, the day for which the end the world was announced. As far as could be discovered only one man—from Seattle if we remember aright—was persuaded to purchas… The North-China HeraldAmateur Secret ServiceLondon, Dec. 4. Of all the schemes that have been registered for the enlisting of the services of educated ex-officers of the Public School and University types, that for the establishment of an "Amateur Secret Service A… The North-China HeraldThe Judiciary in ChinaJan. 31. Wrrnovr any preliminary observations and in a distinctly offhand manner the Chung Foo News Agency this week announced the expectation that foreign Powers would agree to the abolition of—extraterritoriality. Such… The North-China HeraldThe Scientific FarmerFeb. 2. Reapers of the North-China Daily News" will not have forgotten the accounts, some six or seven years ago, of the farming colonies and forest nurseries near Nanking, in which Professor Baillie, now, we believe, en… The North-China HeraldDeath of General TsangThe French Police were last Friday engaged upon the investigation of an attempted murder which took place in the Concession on the previous night. in view of the fact that the victun of the attack was prominent during th… The North-China HeraldThe Two Wise CrossesThere are two classes in China that will not invest their money in China—the people and the officials. The more silver that is poured into this country the more holes are dug in the ground to bury it. The people have no … The North-China HeraldThe Far Eastern ReviewThe February number of the-"Far Eastern Review," now on keeps up the high reputation ich this journal has made for itself as a purveyor of illustrated information of first-class order about China and the Far East. Those … The North-China HeraldThe Billiards ChampionshipBy Cueist exacted," Mr. C, W. Porter had little difficulty in registering his fourth win in the Shanghai Amateur Billiard Championship on January 29. In fret, after the third hundred he was never in any danger and comfor… The North-China HeraldShocking Tale of CrueltyChinese Girl Beaten and Starved On Wednesday at the Mixed Court before the British Assessor, alr Grant Jones, and Magistrate Yui the woman Wong An-sz was brought. up on remand in the case in which she is alleged to have … The North-China HeraldDeath of MrWe regret to record the death in England of Mr. Samuel Robert Gale, an old and highly respected member of the Shanghai communi- Mr. Gale joined the staff of the Shanghai Municipal Council, revenue department, some time i… The North-China HeraldTen Criminals ShotTen Chinese who had been handed over to the military authorities on account of crimes committed in the Settlement and French Concession were executed at Lunghua on Thursday afternoon. The charges against those who had be… The North-China HeraldOutcome of the Boycott From Our Own CorrespondentShaohsing, Feb. 2. On Saturday I was shown over the umbrella factory, an outcome of the Japanese boycott, by one of the directors. The concern is only in its infancy. The premises, situated near the Government sth Middle… From Our own Correspondent, Hangchow · North-China HeraldCivil Governor's TripHangchow, Jan. 97. Yesterday the Civil Governor left by the afternoon train for the visit to the North, and the celebration of his mother's 80th birthday, of which he gave his officials neties some time aen. He is accomp… The North-China HeraldSolution for Expensive BuildingOn January 28 in our Notes and Comments we broached the topic of the housing problem and how it was being solved to a certain extent at Home by the importation of wooden bungalows irom Vancouver. The suggestion was made … The North-China HeraldTheir Rudeness to Ladies From Our Own CorrespondentKueiyang, Jan, 12. At last people seem to be waking up to the necessity of dealing with the great distress due to dear prices. Two rice-gruel kitchens have been opened by benevolent people who seek to help to feed the st… The North-China HeraldFearful Crime in HarbinHusband and Wife Murdered From Our Own Correspondent, Harbin, Jan. 27. Yesterday all Harbin was very much startled over a ational armed robbery and murder took place ae eight o'clock in the morning. The scene of this lat… The North-China HeraldIntrigues of Little HsuMaking the Premier Lose Face By Bruce Baster. The position of Premier Chin Yun-peng is very uncertain, and it is unlikely that he will hold his present post more than two or three mouths. The Premier is having a most unp… The North-China HeraldTerrible Tragedy in HarbinDouble Murder and Theft Our Own Correspondent, Harbin, Jan. 21. Harbin was thrilled with such a Some months have elapsed. since sensational murder as took place the night before last. The deed was perpetrated in the cent… The North-China HeraldA Libel WithdrawnChinese Editor's Amende for Unfounded Charges It will be remembered that, following the execution of distraint warrants issued by the Mixed Court against shopkeepers in Honan and Fokien Roads, certain of the leading Chin… The North-China HeraldOld Tunes Returned From Our Own CorrespondentFor several years City dwellers and workers in and around the Royal Exchange have been enduring the false ringing of the chimes of this building. from time immemorial they have rung out their cld world tunes muck to the … From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Future of SilverLondon, Jan. 23. Messrs. Montagi's silver report states:—The sharp fall in price on January 16, was due to the sale of a considerable amount of melted coin from abroad, but parity with York owing to the weakness of excha… The North-China HeraldWhy Not Trade with Canada by J. P. SandersThere is no evidence that any serious thought has ever been given to the above question in China. Otherwise, there would have been more, and vastly more, business done between the two countries. The lack of interest show… The North-China HeraldThe Refugees in ShanghaiA grave warning was on Wednesday issued to refugees from other ports against coming to Shanghai in the hope of obtaining relief and Fassages to Europe. The danger of this happening has already showed itself in no slight … The North-China HeraldOperation on AccusedThere would seem to be but little probability of any speedy elucidation at the Mixed Court ut the mysteries surrounding the manner in which Mr. F. E. Weiss met his death in August last. It will be remembered that Wong Ah… By Rodney Gilbert · North-China HeraldBy Rodney GilbertPeking, Jan. 30. The money shortage in Peking is again acute. The government. under the present Premier is bein, starved for funds by his political rivals who will render no assistance in making provision for immediate n… The North-China HeraldTas Wort WearyThink next, how old a problem this of sin is. The world is weary of it, yet it has to go on wrestling hit. We will take the confess of the famous Greek historian, Thucydides; he lived 400 years before Christ, and says th… The North-China HeraldCrowns and ThronesTae Vaxisuep Pomrs or Yesterpay-Being Some Random Reminis conces of a British Diplomat. (Hodder & Stoughton. 12s. net.) It is natural that the anonymous author of this book should find the world unfamiliar, and perhaps a… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldA Scheme of PopularTo the Editor of the "Nonra-Cuina Datty News." Sir,—I noted with regret that a very large number of people were turned away from the exceedingly interesting lecture by Mr. RB. 0. Andrews at the K. A. S. rooms on Wednesda… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldSectional Wooden HousesTo the Editor of the "Norrs-Cuina Dau News." Sim,—The very interesting article under this heading should—receive considerable attention more especi laily at this time, when all indications point to what might be called a… The North-China HeraldMusical Wealth of EnglandDespite the bad weather there was quite a large attendance of members of the Royal Society of St. George and their friends at the Cathedral School on Wednesday evening for the very instructive lecture upon English "music…
