The Archive
Saturday, 24 July 1920
The North-China HeraldAlleged Bolshevik PreachingCharged with selling a book the nature of which was such that it would tend to foment trouble in China, Zau Nan-hoong, keeper of a bookshop in Foochow Road, was on trial at the Mixed Court on Tuesday before Mr. Tenney, A… The North-China HeraldTrade with SzechuanWithin the past few weeks a considerable demand has perienced from Hongkong not only for local but also for Indian yarns. j It has been so pronounced as to lead merchants to inquire into the cause, and it is now believed… The North-China HeraldThe Shamrock's SkipperSandy Hook, July 19. Tt was stated yesterday that Sir Thomas Lipton, after conferring with advisers, had decided to replace the skipper of the Shamrock by Captain Nicholson or Colonel Nellie, the yachting expert, but it … The North-China HeraldAll Quiet at Shanghaithe. Yangtze Practically everything was quiet last Friday the only exception being that orders were given by General Ho Feng-lin, acting Military Governor of Shanghai and Sungkiang, prohibiting activities by the National… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldJapan Strictly NeutralTo the Editor of the ortH-CHina Dairy News." Sir,—Rumours have been current to the effect that Japan is rendering; every assistance to the Faction in the present political strife, that Japanese military officers are part… From Our own Correspondent · North-China HeraldHarbinger of CalamityLiuanchow, July 12. Last Tuesday night a wonderful nine-headed bird few over the city and for a day or two was the item of conversation. No one has ever seen it but all are certain it has nine heads and its calls are of … From Reuters · North-China HeraldShamrock's First SuccessSandy Hook, July 15. The Shamrock IV was first to cross the finishing line, winning the first race in 1990 for the Amer-lea's Cup. The parting of - the throat halyards on the Resolute resulted in her withdrawal from the … The North-China HeraldThe World's OilNot a little comment has been aroused in the United States over: the policy adopted by Great Britain with regard to the development of the oil supply of the world. Certain American publicists have seen in Great Britain's… The North-China HeraldTerrible War Losses of FranceWhat is perhaps the first concise and comprehensive statement of France's war losses has just been made by Captain Andre Tardieu, former French High Commissioner in the United States. In describing what he calls the "bal… The North-China HeraldHeavy Price CuttingIt is characteristic of the American temperament to swing from one extreme to the other, and this is shown in a marked degree in the economy wave which is now sweeping over the country, says the Washington correspondent … From Reuters · North-China HeraldEmperor of Japan BetterTokio, July 2. Baron Nakamura, the Minister of the Imperial Household, announces to-day that the Emperor's health has much improved and that there is hope of a complete recovery in the near future.—Reuter. Auruoveu chole… The North-China HeraldFormal Opening From Our Own CorrespondentNewchwang, July 11. The new quarantine hospital of Newchwang was formally opened yesterday in glorious weather. Nearly 200 guests of all nationalities gathered in the spacious grounds of the hospital, including 50 Europe… The North-China HeraldClubs and SocietiesThe annual general meeting o. the Shanghai Amateur Swimming Association was held on Tuesday at the Rowing Club. Mr. R. W. MacCabe presided, and there were: also present: Messrs, J. H. Me-Gregor, T. R. Macdonald, W. Jones… The North-China HeraldThe Junker atWORK peace was not July 21. Tue Spa Conference has ended, and Germany has signed everything demanded of her. This means little or nothing, merely another step in a series emphasizing the kind of tactics which appeal to t… The North-China HeraldNanking's Day of GloryThe lotus season is in full swing now at the southern capital. The peaches also are in their element—fat, plump and juicy. Arrivals began to put in an appearance several days ago here a solitary pale lotus, there a cheer… From Our own Correspondent, Paris · North-China HeraldOur Paris LetterParis, May 23. The great general strike is slowly subsiding in an atmosphere of irritation. Though it is admitted-Jy a failure, the position has not Become normal. In refusing to talk and in arresting labour leaders on c… By Rodney Gilbert · North-China HeraldBy Rodney GilbertThe situation in the North has naturally developed since this message was written, but it is of importance as explaining the steps taken before the fight at Kaopeitien, Peking, July 13. The Anfu Club is in a panic. It ha… The North-China HeraldAmerica Cup RaceA Revolution in Yachting In view of the interest which the race has revived in international yachting, it is of interest to recall the opening race when the schooner America sprung a surprise on British yachtsmen in 1851… The North-China HeraldCass Cross PurposesThese speeches, and others, show how serious are the class divisions existing in France. The proletarian accuses the bourgeoisie of selfishness and a pig-headed determination to give nothing away. The bourgeoisie is conv… The North-China HeraldThe Tiresome ScientistWhen some scientist~or other is not arguing as to whether Mars is inhabited or not, someone else is wondering whether, if there are beings on that planet, they resemble men or women in any way. Mr. Hudson Maxim in a lett… The North-China HeraldA Cigarette FraudA case of cigarette counterfeiting canie up at the Mixed Court on Thursday before Mr.. Tenney, Amen an Assessor, the complainant being the British-American Tobacco Ca. The accused, Wang Pung-cha, being only an employee o… The North-China HeraldNotes by the WayThe "Daily Telegraph" recently published a list showing that in these days of peace there are still 24 little wars in progress—counting the technical continuance of hostilities between the United States and the Central P… The North-China HeraldKailan Coal OutputThe output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending July 10 and the sales during the same period were as follows Output 89,951 tons Sales 74,401 U.S. Merchant Marine Bill Much has been heard of the… The North-China HeraldThe First RackThe manner in which she defeatved and enurely outsailed our yachts was remarkable, and the impression that she created upon the minds British yachtsmen was little short of marvellous. In her famous race on 22 August, 185… From Reuters · North-China HeraldFrench Import RestrictionsParis, July 17. The Government are making arrangements to repeal the decree of April 23 prohibiting the importation into France of a large number of articles.—Reuter. Shanghai Dock & Engineering Company are informed by t… The North-China HeraldThe Old City Wall of CantonThe wall about the old city of Canton, which was being built during the time that William of Normandy was conquering England, has at last been torn down to make roads over which twentieth century motor-cars are running. … The North-China HeraldEinstein's Revolutionary Theory of the Universe"Science progressed on _well-established lines in the nineteenth century, but the twentieth will have to record the shattering of a large part of that foundation." This was the anticipation of Dr. J. H. Jeans in expoundi… The North-China HeraldThe Export of RiceCharge Before Mixed Court Chinese, law prohibits the exportation' of rice outside China except with Government sanction. A case touching this was started at the Mixed Court before Mr. Hutchison, British Assessor, and Mag… The North-China HeraldTuan Admits Defeat and Resigns from Rodney GilbertPeking, July 19, 2.20 p.m. Tuan Chih-kuei returned to the capital last night, having narrowly escaped capture, and is reported wounded. He acknowledges that the western front is entirely abandoned by all troops except th… The North-China HeraldLondon Rubber? PricesMessrs, J..A. Wattie & Ca, have received the following telegram from Messrs. Barker & Ca., London, dated July 1: Average spot price standard sheet 1/98 quality ribbed—smoked Average spot price standard quality first crep… The North-China HeraldA Famous ManuscriptThe University Library, thanks to the kindness of an ex-librarian, I was able to explore from top to bottom. The library is a treasure-house of the first order for the historian and antiquarian; it has a better collectio… The North-China HeraldCancellation of OrdersThe British vice-consul at Osaka recently. received the following telegram "President of Chamber of Commerce, Bradford, presents compliments to Pre: ident of Chamber of Commence at Osaka expressing sympathy in the pre-fe… The North-China HeraldA Way Out for ChinaSuly 23. Reavers of the survey of the Chinese Press which we publish every Thursday cannot but be struck by the pungency and acuteness of the views expressed. In the treatrzent of news Chinese journalists have still much… The North-China HeraldWUCHANG NOTES The Resurrected Lions From Our Own CorrespondentWuchang, July 12. The hot weather always brings with it a crop of quarrels in this country. Not only are the leading men at each other's throats but the lesser are apt to get to brawling, and clan fights become 1 common … The North-China HeraldAs Tommy SeesJuly 20. We have just published the second sermon by the Rev. C. E. Darwent on-a subject of rare interest, As Tommy Sees Us." Mr. Darwent, in discoursing upon the topic taken from the work of one who was a chaplain at th… The North-China HeraldHow We Impressed HimJustizrat Dr. Rhode, who recently. travelled from Germany to South Africa by way of England, has sent to the "Fossiche Zeitung" the most interesting of the articles which have yet appeared describing: the experiences of … The North-China HeraldEvery Dog His DayTherefore, in view of these contretemps, if a bachelor takes advantage of his opportunities, and becomes a necessary adjunct in a lady's inviting boudoir, he can hardly be called to order for permitting himself the unall… The North-China HeraldHorses Ever New Ever VainOftea in the course of these many dreary months dark clouds have gathered and in sanguine anticipat tion we put all the verandah plants out in the garden anxious that they should not lose a drop of the precious rain that… The North-China HeraldA Gigantic BluffFrom time to time accounts have appeared regarding German activities in civil aviation. It has been stated that Berlin and Waraeminde form centres from which' radiate services in many directions, and that a network of ae… The North-China HeraldTowers of SilenceInteresting correspondence has been published in Bombay relative to the Towers of Silence containing the dead bodies of members of the Parsee community. In a letter to the Governor of Bombay, Sir Jamshedji Jeejibhoy, lea…
