The Archive
Saturday, 17 April 1920
The North-China HeraldTokens of Prosperityapr. 16. A Few months ago the Belgian franc in comparison with the French was at a discount; to-day stands at a premium. In neither case, where foreign exchanges are concerned, is the franc in a favourable position, nor … The North-China HeraldMr. Alston in Pekingapr. 13, Mk. Austen leaves to-day, to take formal charge of his new post in Peking, with the sincere wishes of his fellow-countrymen in Shanghai for his prosperity and every confidence on their part that those wishes wil… The North-China HeraldThe Price of SilverThe valuable report of Professors H. C. H. Carpenter and C. Gilbert Cullis, of the Royal School of Mines, on silver production, says "The Times," is reassuring and points to the conclusion that we may reasonably anticipa… The North-China HeraldImportant High Grade Steel DiscoveryThe steel industry has been revolutionized by a discovery that has been made in France, if the claims of the inventors stand the final tests to which they are being subjected. The invention consists in this: that hard st… The North-China HeraldDuty to Passengers'A lady booked a passage from Sydney to Hobart by one of the Union Shipping Company's steamers. On the back of the ticket were a number of clauses stipulate ing—after the manner of a bill of Jading—all the various divers… The North-China HeraldTwo Great GainsThe importance of the discovery, Jif confirmed, to engineers and to the public, is so great that, at the risk of being wearisome, it is desirable to emphasize certain facts in connexion with it:—(1) Ordinary Bessemer ste… The North-China HeraldFresh Peace ProposalsLast September the prospect of a peace conference between North and South was interesting. While the chance existed of a constitutional party emerging out of the rival military and political factions, the outlook deserve… The North-China HeraldSous Ox Must HereThe American policy of non-intervention in the economic crisis in Europe is, however, I am free to confess, resented, because someone has to help, someone has to alleviate the suffering which exists in so many European c… The North-China HeraldBrutal Soldiers of KueichowKueiyang, March 20. A letter from Dr. Wilt, of Hungkiang, to hand to-day, ' tells of a scandalous act of brutality committed by the Kueichow soldiers there, who shot the doctor's cook, who is subject to fits of insanity.… The North-China HeraldHongkong Labour TroublesThe strike in Hongkong about which telegrams have been received here during the past two or three days, appears to have originated with the employees in the engincering trades. Directed by the Chinese Engineers' Guild, t… The North-China HeraldA Slump in JapanDue apparently to monetary stringency, an over-readiness 2 engage in company flotation, ani then to an adverse trade balance for, the first three months of. the year, the stock markets in Japan have' become panicky, and … The North-China HeraldHealthy Wealthy and WiseApr. 15. an age when everything has to be as modern as pos sible, it is interesting to see how many wise saws are being dressed up as modern instances and how the simple maxims of our ancestors are being furbished up in … The North-China HeraldB. A. T. Chinese Clerk SentencedA Chinese clerk and godown Keeper' employed by_ the British-'American 'Tobacco Company was on Tuesday sentenced to three years' imprisonment for embezzling his employers' funds. The Mixed Court made an order that, should… The North-China HeraldHarmony in the Settlementapr. 12: Tue "China Press' last Friday contained a leading article on the attitude taken at the ratepayers' meeting towards the question of Chinese representation on the Council, which we specially wish to draw to the at… By Richard Oliver · North-China HeraldEnglish Public SchoolThe problem of selecting a school in England is one which many a father and mother in China is called upon to solve. The only satisfactory thing to do is to visit different schools recommended by agencies or friends, 'Th… The North-China HeraldNation-wide Movement ThreatenedThe National Students' Federation sent a telegram to the Peking Government on Sunday giving notice that unless a satisfactory reply to their demands is received within four days, all the students of the country, numberin… The North-China HeraldThe Student StrikeIt is difficult to know bow to regard the "nation-wide" strike, to begin on Wednesday, which has been called by the students. They have made a powerful. appeal to foreign sympathy. They are taking the utmost care that th… The North-China HeraldWinning the PeaceApr. 14. Wira profound regret we have disagreed with the British Government's policy during these last days in regard to Germany. It is not on grounds of sentiment that we have done so, although feeling might well have i… From Reuters · North-China HeraldImprovement in the MarkLondon, April 12. The movements of the German mark are exciting interest in the City where the mark has appreciate ed from 277 to the £ to 217 during the past week. Dealers in exchange are of the opinion that the movemen… The North-China HeraldColonel House: YesM. Clemenceau: Ah! Fourteen articles. I have not read them. May we hear them? On the first M. Clemenceau remarked: Quite unacceptable. We cannot negotiate in the market-place. Mr. Balfour explained that this only meant t… The North-China HeraldThe Sinn Fein ArmyLord French is reported to have said that the Sinn Fein Army numbers between 100,000 and 200,000, and that it is organized on the Territorial basis, presumably by men of considerable ability. We can well believe the stat… The North-China HeraldNew Engineering WorksAn extraordinary general _meeting of the New Engineering Shipbuilding Works Ld. was held on Wednesday at the offices of Messrs, Arnhold Bros. & Ca. when the following amendments to the company's articles of association w… The North-China HeraldThe Big DanceDoes the announcement that St-George's Society is holding its annual celebration this year on a comparatively small " scale—as shown by the fact that it is taking place in the Astor House—mean that the great balls to whi… From Our own Correspondent, Kashing · North-China HeraldSpotted Fever Raging at KashingKashing, April 13. The epidemic of spinal meningitis in the country districts has claimed many victims, mostly children under 10 years of age. Death comes often after a few days, sometimes only hours. Without" treatment … The North-China HeraldTae Day LireHowever, we made our choice and we stayed near the school selected in order to see the daily life of the bors, At 8.30 each morning they assembled in chapel: after a short service they dispersed to their various forms. A… The North-China HeraldBritish Magic in Hongkongbe told than that éf the British No more fascinating story could in the Far East, told to the Society of Arts recently, by Professor A. Middleton-Smith, M. Se., M.I. Mech.E-, who is Taikoo Professor of Engineering in the… The North-China HeraldThe Axe QuestionTo foreigners these statements may appear radical. To students they are truth. The students ask one question of Peking and Tokio: Is it true that the Twenty-one Demands have been expanded. or in short, Have you succeeded… The North-China HeraldDisastrous Fire at PootungA disastrous fire took place on the Pootung side of the River on Friday last. 4 50 the Shanghai Fre Brigade received a telephone message asking for assistance at a fire which was taking place at Jardine, Matheson's godow… The North-China HeraldShipbuilding in ShanghaiShipbuilding in Shanghai during the past three months has been very busy and the progress in the different yards constitutes a local record, though to the man in the street the Its are not so visible. Many inquiries for … The North-China HeraldCrime in Shanghai and Its DetectionIn an article in the "Glasgow Herald" W. C. Mitchell draws a picture of Shanghai from a criminal ow. After referring to a number of Scotsmen are employed in the police force, he mentions that lost and_ stolen property is… The North-China HeraldShell Shock and the Unconscious Mind"Shell shock and the unconscious mind" was the subject of an address by Dr. Millais Culpin, 2.B., F.R.C-S- at a meeting of the Portsmouth Brotherhood in the Wesley Church, Arundel Street, Landport, in the early part of t… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldAmenity of Our GardensTo the Editor of the "Nonra-Cuina Daty News." Sir,—May I crave some space in your columns to bring to the notice of those responsible for public order in our Settlement a matter which calls for immediate attention. As we… The North-China HeraldA Further ApplicationThis application was made by Mr. M. Macleod, and was for an injunction to restrain the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, its directors, agents, and servants, from parting with any of the moneys now in the possessi… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Southern SplitCanton, April 12. The "Canton Times" states that uchun Mu Yung-hsin of Kuangtung yesterday entertained about 200 members of the Canton Parliament. In the course of a speech the Tuchun said: "qt is highly. regrettable tha… The North-China HeraldTae Great BarrieThe German author gives a detailed account of the Battle of Jutland. He explains that the German purpose was that the cruisers and torpedo-boats should hunt for the enemy and neutral merchant ships in the Skagerrack duri… The North-China HeraldBig Chinese Building SchemeThe entire block surrounded by Ningpo, Szechuen, Peking and Kiangse Roads is to be pulled down and new conerete buildings put up, and the erection of a large hospital on Tongshan Road, are the two chief items on the prog… The North-China HeraldWomen at OxfordConvocation House at Oxford was crowded recently when a statute was brought forward at a meeting of Congregation providing that women may be matriculated and admitted to degrees in the University. Professor Geldart said … From Reuters · North-China HeraldPaying Off U. S. LoansLondon, April 7. The Treasury will shortly make an offer for the purchase of certain American dollar securities, The lists of the securities affected and the prices offered will be exhibited at the Stock Exchanges. This … The North-China HeraldChinese House ShortageFew Houses and High Rents—Strikes and the Competition for Labour—Why Building Costs So Much While the question of Chinese} labour in Shanghai has not yet assumed the grave proportions that were generally anticipated, the… The North-China HeraldWinding Up ResolvedDespite the opposition of a substantial number of the British shareholders, the extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Shanghai Cotton Manufacturing Ca., Ld. held on Friday last at the offices of the ag…
