The Archive
Saturday, 3 July 1920
The North-China HeraldAll Quiet at WuchangWuchang, June 22. Apart from the movements of soldiers, there is very little in this city to indicate that we are living not very far from the scene of a civil war. Last Sunday was the Dragon Boat festival. The streets w… The North-China HeraldGambling in RiceJune 30. IF one half of the things which have appeared in the Chinese press concerning the export of rice from China with oficial connivance, or worse still at official instigation, are true, they constitute the severest… The North-China HeraldWomen and Guild SocialismThe interesting thing about the conference to discuss the position of women under Guild Socialism, which was held at Central Hall, Westminster, recently, by the Women's International League, was that the chief women spea… The North-China HeraldOur Paris LetterPLIGHT, From Our Own Correspondent Paris, May 8. All the Paris newspapers and many provincial dailies as well (with the exception of those which prefer to confine themselves to a single sheet) have by mutual consent rais… The North-China HeraldA Hongkew NuisanceAt H. M, Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. G, W. King (Magistrate), Thomas Belcher, an unemployed ship's fireman, who wore the British War Medal and Mercantile Medal ribbons, was charged with being drunk and disorderly … The North-China HeraldHunan Itself AgainJune 26. Atmost one feels inclined to rejoice with the Hunanese on the ignominious expulsion of -the detested Chang Chin-yao as one reads Mr, Rodney Gilbert's vivid and inspiring message to-day, though indeed foreigners … The North-China HeraldBuilding the NewThe new Delhi, with its wide avenues and spacious parks, will be a city which in grace and dignity and beauty will compare with Paris and with Washington. In addition, the splendid tombs of the Mogul Emperors and the Lad… The North-China HeraldProsperity in North KiangsuThis section of north Kiangeu has been famous in the past for its famines, but we can thankfully report that the crops this year are splendid, the best in 40 years many of the Chinese say. The wheat crop is all in and th… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Piece Goods CrisisTo the Editor of the "Norta-Cuina Dairy News." Sin,—Before the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce took place I was asked time. and time again by people who were very keenly interested what I thought the meeting would be … The North-China HeraldCivil Service WagesThe Hongkong papers have quite recently been publishing the increases in pay granted to civil servants there, following upon the consideration by the Colonial Office the recommendations of the li Services Salaries Commis… The North-China HeraldThe Str. BrusselsThe news of the cancellation of the sale of the str. Brussels, which was commanded by the heroic Capt. Fryatt, will be read with pleasure by Britons in all parts of the world. That such a ship and such vessels as the Bro… The North-China HeraldJust a SymptomThe sudden drop in the prices of clothing and dry-goods, which was experienced in the United States in the last week of May and which subsequently spread to Great Britain, was regarded by the American press as more or le… The North-China HeraldA New PremierPeking, June 29. It has been practically decided that Chou Shou-mou will be the new Premier with Chin Yun-peng as Minister for War but the latter will in reality be the moving spirit of the Cabinet. Chin Yun-peng has bee… The North-China HeraldA Restraint ClauseDecision in Tientsin Case Judgement was published on Mon. day by the Hon, C. 8. Lobingier, judge of the U. 8. Court for China, in the case in which Messrs. Fearon Daniel & Ca., Inc., sued R. ¥. Hall Daniel & Ca., Inc. su… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Japanese AllianceLondon, June 24. In the House of Commons this afternoon, replying to Mr. Canyon Bellairs, Mr. Lloyd George said that the question of the renewal of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance was being considered. The Government Were no… The North-China HeraldReports from Siangtan From Our Own Correspondent Siangtan, Hu., June 18The story of the rout of the Northerners from Siangtan is already known, but the persistent and widespread rumours of the execution of Generalissimo Chang Ching-tang at Siangtan deserves an emphatic denial. Your correspo… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Japanese CrisisOsaka, June 26. It is announced to-day that the leading steel and copper interests, including the finns of Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Okura, Furukawa, Sumitomo, Fujita and Kuhara, have secured Government assistance, amounting t… The North-China HeraldGoon AGRICULTURAL ProgressNature will do a great deal more to help France than any Parliament can accomplish. The prospects of this year's wheat harvest are announced as excellent. The area of land under cultivation has increased considerably, th… The North-China HeraldRare Stamps of the WarStamp collectors are only just awakening to the fact that stamps have' been issued within the past five years which are many times rarer than the renowned 2d. "Post Office" Mauritius and other stamps belonging to the mid… The North-China HeraldAssault by a GaolerAt H. M. Police Court on Thursday before Mr, G. W. King, Police Magistrate, the hearing was continued of the charge against Um-barras Khan, a warder of the Municipal Gaol, of having on June 23 assaulted another warder, M… The North-China HeraldThe Wisdom of DisraeliThe late Earl of Beaconsfield not invent the solid principles of British statesmanship which me expounded, and which he put into practice. Rather did his superb genius educe them from English polity and English tradition… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Simple LifeTo the Editor of the "Norrs-Cuina Datty News." Sir,—How can one express his sympathy for the residents. of Shanghai who find it difficult. to live on Tls. 450 a month. Especially that poor tried one who signs himself a H… The North-China HeraldAn Alarming SituationThe rice situation is becoming still more acute. Rice stocks in Shanghai are decreasing, while very little or no fresh grain has been arriving, On Monday rice was being sold in Chapei for $15 per picul, and if steps are … The North-China HeraldOffer or ContractHis Honour Judge Lobingier has given judgement in the U. 8. Court for China. upon a demurrer introduced in an action by Hsieh Po-hsiang v. the Shippers' Commercial Corporation, The demurrer was interposed to the petition… The North-China HeraldA Very Harp CaseAs an example of the conseamences_ of Mr. scheme T will take one ease with which T am acquainted. It is that of a dealer in ald hooks, who established himself in Brussels a year or two before the war. He soon built un a … The North-China HeraldThe Consular ServiceThe "London & China Express" quotes 2 Home contemporary to the effect that very few people know the China of to-day, but still base their views upon the China of a decade ago. One might pause here to inquire how many, ei… The North-China HeraldThe Governor of ShantungHis Removal By Mandate Since the President's Mandate instructing Chu Yin-kuang, the Civil Governor of Shantung, to proceed to Peking to take up another post, reached the province on June 23, no fewer than 36 telegrams ha… The North-China HeraldAfter the BattleBusiness Better Than Usual Changsha, June i7. Matters are quietening down in Changsha, and except for the large numbers of soldiers it might be described as normal. Not for a long time has there been such a display of go… The North-China HeraldA Girl's FreedomAn interesting case was brought up before Mr. R. P. Tenney, American Assessor, and Mr. ' Tsang, Chinese Magisirate. In it a young sing-song girl sought to regain her freedom. Mr. Lawrence K. Kentwell appeared for the pla… The North-China HeraldLooking to the EastA report of extreme importance is mentioned by Messrs. Wheelock Ca, in their fortnightly statement on coal, This is that Europe is looking to China and Japan for coal supplies, the amount available from Great Britain and… The North-China HeraldJuries for JapanFrom an exchange we learn with interest that the Japanese Government is planning a revision of the Civil Code, and that among the changes contemplated is the introduction of the jury system. To the Anglo-Saxon, who regar… The North-China HeraldThe Piece Goods ContractsJune 29, Surricienr time has now elapsed to observe the effect upon the bocal market of the decision of the British Chamber of Commerce anent the piece goods contracts. Among those who hoped for relief from their engagem… The North-China HeraldCompressed Air CureOF all the singular cures of which we have read, the compressed air cure seems to be about the strangest. Dr. O. G. Cunningham of Kansas City has designed a tubular steel structure 88ft. long and 10ft. in diameter, fitte… The North-China HeraldThe June SettlementA state of considerable activity Was noticeable on Tuesday among members of the Stock Exchange, and by 8 p.m. it was stated that arrangements for the June settlement had been completed. It is believed that a certain amou… The North-China HeraldPiece Goods ContractsThe British Chamber of Commerce on Monday circulated to members the contents of a telegram! received from the Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The telegram, which is dated June 2%, is as follows "The following resolution … The North-China HeraldBy an EnglishwomanAs two Englishwomen travelling calorie in the States, we were told that we should meet with many difficulties and a good deal of inconvenience. Instead, we find, everywhere we go, the same openhearted hospitality and kin… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Silver MarketTo the Editor of the "Norri-Cuiva Dairy News." Sin,—G.N.'s lecture on silver's caprioles makes fine reading and sounds plausible enough. However some notable facts and a little bit reflexion impair its digestion. If it i… The North-China HeraldThe Returns for AprilThe chief feature of the Board of Trada returns for the month of April was the big increase in exports, particularly in view of the fact that the Easter holidays fell at the beginning of the month and so reduced the numb… The North-China HeraldCholera at IchangMore Sniping on Upper Yangtze From Our Own Correspondent Ichang, June 22. Ichang during the past few days has been honoured by a visit from Rear-Admiral Barrett, em. Mr. J. L. Smith, our hospitable Consul, very kindly in… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldTaels and Other TalesTo the Editor of the "Norru-Cama Ditty News." Sir,—In your issue of 26th instant, you give prominence to an article on the Price of Silver" that makes one green with envy (for the space and not for the article), and prov…
