The Archive
Saturday, 17 July 1920
The North-China HeraldThe Punjab RebellionJuly 15. THE story of the dismissal of Gen. Dyer, following the report of Lord Hunter's Committee into the circumstances attending the Amritsar shooting incident of April 13, 1919, is, perhaps, as bad reading as can poss… The North-China HeraldThe State of theJuly 16. A FRESH attempt to explain the fundamental causes of the world war has been made by no less a personage than our Ambassador to Washington. A few weeks ago Princeton University conferred upon him the honorary deg… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldMunicipal School for Chinese GirlsTo the Editor of the "Norra-Cara Dairy News. Sin,—Many of this community will remember when the Municipal Council opened the first Municipal School for Chinese boys on Elgin Road. Since that time, three other schools hav… The North-China HeraldRevival of BulgariaBulgaria has had a remarkable recovery from the war. Contrasted to the situation that existed a year ago, conditions prevailing to-day give promise that the country will outdistance all other Balkan States in regaining i… The North-China HeraldChinese Telegraph AdministrationPeking, July 3. The Chinese Telegraph Administration is a department of the Government of which little is usually heard—except, of course, when the lines are down. No an-anal report is published, and the public is left i… The North-China HeraldViews from the Chinese PressNihilist Doctrines—Official Insubordination Rampant -—Disastrous Effects of the Spirit of Compromise —Counterfeit Public Opinion Further developments of a startling nature in the political situation have taken place as e… The North-China HeraldQuestions by ParliamentThere has been little or no change in the rice situation during the past week. Prices have shown a slight decline. The Shanghai Students Union met on Wednesday and decided that they would hold an entertainment in one of … The North-China HeraldRumoured Divisions in HunanChangsha, July 7. 'Things are not going quite as smoothly as the best wishers of the present authorities would like. Lack of recent news, due to telegraphic breakdown, is more than compensated with' all sorts of rumours.… The North-China HeraldShanghai Horse BazaarAn extraordinary general meeting of the Shanghai Horse Bazaar Motor Ca., La., took place at the company's offices on Thursday afternoon, Mr. F. Ayscough presiding. In the course of his address to the meeting, the Chairma… The North-China HeraldA Bomb OutrageExplosion in Mr. Hardoon's Garden A bomb explosion, to which some political importance might be attached if the bomber's identity could be learned, occurred in Mr. Hardoon's compound on Bubbling Well Toad early on Wednes… The North-China HeraldYangtze Pirates Catch a TartarRobert Dollar's Machine-guns It may be remembered that some weeks ago the str. Robert Dollar LI was boarded by pirates on the river between Ichang and Chungking, and those aboard were only rescued from an awkward situa t… The North-China HeraldA Journey in SiberiaCampaign Against Hunghutze From Our Own Correspondent Vladivostok, June 30. Though the east-bound mail train arrived at Harbin nearly on time, our departure was delayed for over an hour owing to the idiosynerades of the … From Reuters · North-China HeraldShantung and Peace TreatyLondon, July 7. In the House of Commons today, replying to Mr. Neil Maclean, Mr. Bonar Law said that, as far as the British Government was concerned, the signatories to the Peace Treaty had embodied in the Treaty their f… The North-China HeraldCHEKIANG ON THE DEFENSIVE From Our Own CorrespondentKashing, July 13. Amid all the rumours now circulating, what seem to be the facts are:—First, The Northern troops stationed at Kashing are.on the way to the frontier (boundary line between Kiangsu and Chekiang) to antici… The North-China HeraldTravel De LuxeThe aerial liners of the future will be models of comfort, speed and safety, according to Air Commodore Maitland, of R34 fame, who addressed the Royal Society of Arts on "The Commercial Future of Airships" recently. Desc… The North-China HeraldFRENCH NATIONAL FETE Shanghai CelebrationWith much enthusiasm, and still vivid recollection of the trials and triumphs of the recent memorable years, the French community in Shanghai celebrated their century-old jour de loire. Their Allied friends joined hearti… The North-China HeraldCalm in ShanghaiShanghai presented its usual appearance on Wednesday and with the exception of the troops being brought back to Shanghai, from the "front," little of importance took place. Martial law is still in force in Chinese territ… The North-China HeraldYangtze & Southwards NeutralizedRenewal of Pact of 1900 It is probable that the Pact of 1900 will shortly be renewed by the Military Governors of the provinces south of the Yangtze. It will be remembered that several days ago the various Chambers of Co… The North-China HeraldThe Fallen MonarchMuch better stories are current with reference to the ex-Emperor Karl of Austria-Hungary than are told of William of Hohenzollern. For one thing the latter used so to monopolize the limelight, and then made such a poor e… The North-China HeraldSalvation Army DisciplineOnly those who are unfamiliar with General Booth's "Orders and Regulations," drawn up many years ago for the guidance of his oticers, would be surprised to read that ten Salvation Army bandsman had been suspended for att… The North-China HeraldThe Danger to PolandThe Polish offensive, which assumed so sensational an aspect several weeks ago when Red divisions were shattered before Pilsudski's onslaught, has, as we indicated a week" ago, passed its climax, and the danger to Poland… The North-China HeraldA Suicide EpidemicWithin the past few weeks reports of a number of distressing suicides in Japan, consequent upon the financial debacle, have been received. One Osaka merchant whose liabilities totalled Y.4,000,000 took his life, as the m… The North-China HeraldSlavery in ChinaSome Differences of Ideas In the "Canton Times" recently was a communicated article signed "S.C.W." and bearing the general heading of "Some Differences of Ideas, between foreigners and Chinese," in which the subject of … By Rodney Gilbert · North-China HeraldNotes from PekingPeking, July 6. It is reported on good authority that the payments of the Boxer indemnity to the Russian Legation will be suspended at the end of July. The former Director General of the Hanyang Arsenal, who has been on … The North-China HeraldGentlemen and PlayersMr. Teesdale went on to say that wi some people welcomed publicity, others had a. strong objection to it and plaintiff was much annoyed to have his name appear in this way as a public en-terrainer. Tt was virtually an an… From Our own Correspondent · North-China HeraldPort Darwin Reds for VladivostokMelbourne, May 29. Melbourne, which is the tempora ary seat of government pending the actual fixation of the capital of Australia, has done itself proud. The royal visit, up to the time of writing, has been one continued… The North-China HeraldLoans and LiesIn H. M. Supreme Court last Friday, Mr. G. W. King, Registrar heard the claim of Bisham Singh, against C. M. Castilha, for $171 due on promissory notes. Plaintiff stated that he loaned to defendant $150, which he said he… From Reuters · North-China HeraldDeath of Lord FisherLondon, July 10. The death is announced, at the age of 79 yours, of Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fisher.—Router. London, July 12. death of Admiral Lord Fisher are Mesieges of condolence in the pouring in from all parts of … The North-China HeraldA Nice Point in OntoNow it so happens that while the legislature of the state of Ohio ratified the prohibition amendment, the people of the state took the very first opportunity of repudiate ing it, and their repudiation of it was upheld by… The North-China HeraldWHEN CHINA TRAVELS From Our Own CorrespondentI have just returned from Ningpo, and had earnestly hoped to be able to report progress in the construction of the uncompleted sections of the Shanghai-Hangehow-Ningpo Railway but found nothing doing. On the approach of … The North-China HeraldDeparture of MrAt the conclusion of the morning session of the Mixed Court last Friday, Inspector Wheeler, on behalf of the officers attached to the Court, presented to Mr. Grant Jones, the British Assessor, a case of pipes as a token … By Rodney Gilbert · North-China HeraldFrom Rodney GilbertPeking, July 14. A large force of Wa troops appeared suddenly 20 miles of Peking, approaching from the south-west apparently with the object of cutting the retreat of Tuan Chi-jui's forces. Tuan Chijui has taken refuge i… The North-China HeraldCity Life in Anhui'A New Style Funeral From Our Own Correspondent Liuanchow, An., July 5. With only a few light thunder showers during June, which, however, seem to have been all that was required to keep the growing rice in good conditio… The North-China HeraldBukit Ton Along Rubber EstatesThe tenth annual general nieeting of shareholders in the Bukit Toh Along Rubber Estates, Ld., was held on the 12th instant at the head office of the company, No. 10 Canton Road, Mr. N. G. Maitland presiding. In the cours… The North-China HeraldBritish Empire CottonLondon, July 8. At a meeting of the British Empire Cotton Growing Committee at Manchester to-day a letter was read from the President of the Board of Trade, acknowledging the Committee's labours and expressing the satisf… The North-China HeraldShanghai Cricket Club Shanghai Recreation ClubThe most interesting part of this game was furnished during the last quarter of an hour during which it was in progress when, after an afternoon of slow cricket, Muriel and McMeekin got to: gether, evidently determined t… The North-China HeraldCrisis in North ChinaJune Jjr is dificult, if not absurd, at this distance from the scene of action and with events changing so rapidly, to offer any comment on the crisis in north China, The utmost that can be done is to! observe that there… The North-China HeraldAnfu or ChihliJuly 14. Is it indeed to be the débdcle of Anfu? Truly it would seem so. Foreign correspondents in Peking agree that the Anfu troops refuse to fight against him, that Chinese bankers refuse the money to bribe them and th… The North-China HeraldThe Troops WithdrawnThe most noteworthy feature of the local situation on Monday was the indifference with which Chinese merchants as a whole regarded the bellicose preparations of the sides. ere was a fall in the price of the dollar. The m… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldToo Much NoiseTo the Editor of the "Nonta-Carxa Darcy News." Sir,—The time has arrived when the Police or proper authorities must have Klaxton or electric motor horns removed from all motor-driven vehicles. At the moment Shanghai must…
