The Archive
Saturday, 12 June 1920
The North-China HeraldA Local OutrageAn instance of profiteering which makes all others look quite trivial has just occurred locally. It is in connexion with house rents, and is probably as callous an example ut greed and iniquity as can be quoted. 'A lady … The North-China HeraldMrs. Sidney SpoonerWe regret to have to record the death of Mrs. Sidney Spooner, which occurred on Tuesday at the residence of her brother, Mr. H. O. White. Mrs. Spooner, who was 53 years of age, was the daughter of the late Mr. Augustus W… The North-China HeraldNational Union of TeachersAn Example that China Might Follow From Our Wuchang Correspondent Fifty years ago there was started in England a union of elementary school teachers which has gradually evolved into what is now known as the National Unio… The North-China HeraldThe House FamineJune 10, Citation of parallel cases among foreign landlords to that of the Chinese extortionist reported on Tuesday was naturally to be expected. We should be glad indeed if anything written in these columns could serve … The North-China HeraldThe Other ManJune 11. From traffic in the Nanking Road or Avenue Edward VII to the misgovernment of China seems a far cry. And yet we think there is a direct connexion to be traced between the two; and every foreign driver, suddenly … The North-China HeraldMillions Spent in Recent YearsPractically nothing has been heard of the Far East as one of the most important world markets for diamonds, but through a series of important circumstances it has be-ome so during the past few years. Moreover, at the pre… The North-China HeraldA Fora MoveIn the end the python obligingly solved the riddle by committing sui. Gliding to the starboard side it slid gradually down, coiled itself round the rail of the lower bridge, and then continued its downward course until i… The North-China HeraldSome Points in the BudgetNot Enough About Economy From Our Own Correspondent London, April 22. The Budget has caused a fluttering of many dovecots. The increase in the Excess Profits Duty was wholly unexpected. Some firms anticipated that it wou… The North-China HeraldMy Duty Towards My NeighbourJune 8. THERE is no breach of confidence in saying that our correspondent Fairplay'? is, we believe, either a German or an Austrian. So much appears obvious from his letter, which, no doubt, we shall be blamed by some fo… The North-China HeraldAn End to TuchunsJune 5. 'rE scheme of Tuchun Yung-hsiang for the abolition the Tuchunate has, we understand, received additional support during the past few weeks. This may, at first blush, seem strange in " country where Tuchun rule is… From Reuters · North-China HeraldWhy Chin Must Go From a CorrespondentPeking, June 1. Tt is expected that on the expiration of General Chin Yung-peng's second leave of absence on June 3 the President will grant ditional leave for 15 or 20 days. This manceuvre is only designed to gain time … The North-China HeraldThe Prize of SzechuanA note may be appended to our Chengtu and Mienchow correspondents' letters to-day to explain the general situation. The ~principal causes of unrest are the impending retirement of Hsiong Keh-wu, the Tuchun, and the anxie… The North-China HeraldThe Present World WastefulnessLord Robert Cecil, speaking at Knebeworth, said he wished to say something on the high prices, which had been an evil to all sections of the community. The main cause, of course, was the waste resulting from the war. Som… The North-China HeraldWhat America WearsDemand for. British Goods In the course of an article on the drapery and clothing trades the "Times" says:—The United States demand for various drapery and clothing lines continues unabated, Exceedingiy large quantities … The North-China HeraldThe Japanese AllianceThe prospect of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance being automatic cally extended for another year is welcome. Raw haste as we all know is sister to a good many other things beside delay. With barely six weeks to run before the… The North-China HeraldThe Moral of the MandarinJune 7. Tue launch of the good ship Mandarin recorded in our columns of Friday's issue is an event the importance of which merits more than a passing notice. Had someone in the pre-historic days "before the war' suggeste… The North-China HeraldBoys and the Royal Air ForceThe Air Ministry has recently instituted a new schente to secure the entry of well-educated boys for a systematic course of training as skilled craftsmen for service with the Royal Air Force. Under this scheme boys will … The North-China HeraldThe Outlook in JapanJune 9. JAPAN started the present year with an adverse trade balance for the first three months of Y.337,- 000,000, which, according to a telegram to-day, has been much increased in the interim, The announcement of this … The North-China HeraldRumours of FightingThe Chinese Press is full of all sorts of rumours about fighting in Hunan, most of them seemingly very wild. We quote a few un all reserve. In reply to a telegram asking for information, the headquarters of the Chinese R… The North-China HeraldThe Newest NewspaperAn interesting addition to the newspapers of China is the Hangchow "Community News," the first number of which was published on the ist instant. It is a modest enterprise, designed for the benefit of a community working … The North-China HeraldA Complicated SituationPeking, Juno 8. Twenty Anfu members of Par. liament visited the Presidency yesterday and requested an audience with the President. They were received by Wu Chi-sun, the Chief Secretary. The object of their visit was to u… The North-China HeraldThe Russian Volunteer FleetWe understand that an inter ing discussion is proceeding with reference to disposal of ship belonging to the Russian Volunteer flees. It appears that upon the outbreak of Bolshevism, two committees were formed, one at Vl… The North-China HeraldAnother New Bank in Peking from a CorrespondentPeking, June 3. Of the opening of banks in Peking, there is, or seems, to be no end. A new bank or a new branch is inaugurated almost once a week. The latest entrant into the financial world of Peking is the Sino-Italian… The North-China HeraldOur Surplus War StoresThere has been a great deal of rather loose criticism of the work of the British Disposal Board. Some mistakes and shortcomings were perhaps invitable but whatever they may have been, the Board can point with satisfactio… The North-China HeraldFailure of RailwaysSigned by several influential men in the shipbuilding world, the following statement concerning the alleged failure of the railways efficiently to deal with the traffic of Great Britain has been made public: "The failure… The North-China HeraldCivil Service Pay From Our Own CorrespondentHongkong, June 2. The revision of the salaries paid} to members of the Civil Service} has not occasioned any great outburst of enthusiasm. It was generally believed that, as a result of the recommendations of the Salarie… The North-China HeraldDeath Sentences on SoldiersFor the first time the number of death sentences on soldiers carried into effect during the war was disclosed in the House of Lords recently. Of 3,076 officers and men sentenced to death 343 were executed. Lord Southboro… The North-China HeraldPrevalence of Opium By Our Yangtze CorrespondentThe one big curse of this great valley is opium, Where does it come from? I saw a lot of small bundles taken aboard a launch at the upper landing, Hansimen, and from here probably comes Hochow's supply, as there is no cu… The North-China HeraldThe Dignity of LabourDid Taels or Titles Cause the Strike It was an irate European who, held up by one of the Council's scarlet runners, remarked "You d—d—fool: why don't you get out of the way?" And it was a scarlet runner who replied "My n… The North-China HeraldGreat Chinese Excitement From Our Own CorrespondentSoochow, June 4. A most wonderful spring has been discovered here in the heart of the city, at the foot of a grave in an open ground where the houses were destroyed during tha Taiping rebellion. The waters of this spring… The North-China HeraldSPREADING THE BIBLE Books in Many Languages_It is always pleasant to receive the annual report of the British and Foreign Bible Society, a statement of the 's working of one of those societies which does so much without unduly promenading, the fact. Last rear was… The North-China HeraldAmerican Rocket to the MoonIt has been stated officially in New York that there is no intention "at present" of trying to reach Mars, owing to the very considerable expense that would be involved and the exceeding. ly heavy rocket necessary, It wi… The North-China HeraldThe June SettlementArrangements, we understand, have been made for the financing of the greater part of the June Settlement of the Stock Exchange which is fixed for the 25th instant. Negotiations were progress during last week, and itis ge… The North-China HeraldALL THE PROVINCE UNEASY From Our Own CorrespondentGeneral Lit has gone to Taibochen, a city two or three days down the river from here. It is said that he is meeting other Szechuan generals there to talk over the situation. Up-river traffic from that city, I understand,… The North-China HeraldHorseback Jazzing in the RowA subtle change has come over the Row, writes a London correspondent of the "Manchester Guardian." A new figure has insinuated itself among the familiar group of riders, that of the new rich. From the point of view of th… The North-China HeraldDr. Charles D. Tenney, firstLegation who has been Charge Affaires until the arrival of Mr. Charles R. Crane, has been appointed by the U. S. Department of State as Councillor of Legation. He will remain in China for several months, during most. of … The North-China HeraldRobbery at Chinkiang ConsulateAccording to Chinese press "reports the British Consulate at Chinkiang has been robbed of some jewellery and other valuable articles, among which was a -s. and a certificate. It is alleged that the robbery is due to negl… The North-China HeraldTo Guard from MothMake of unbleached calico (any d¥essing must washed out) bag big enough to enclose the garments. Place the furs or woollens inside, then tie the mouth very tightly with tape so that no moth can possibly enter. A draw-str… The North-China HeraldThe Awakening of the EastWhen the war broke out the diamond market fell very flat, as the Targe buyers from Russia and. Germany dropped out of the running. At the time this appeared to be a serious blow to the industry, but then the Far East cam… The North-China HeraldViews of the Chinese PressThe Abolition of Tuchunates—Why Rice is Dear—The Advisory Committee—Chihli and Anhui Fall Out As usual, the Chinese newspapers have been devoting most of their attention to political events, especially for the past week …
