The Archive
Saturday, 11 September 1920
The North-China HeraldA Pastor AppointedWe recently gave some particulars relating to the work of the American Song Service in Shanghai, which has been conducted with much success for more than three years. The interesting announcement is now made that a cable… The North-China HeraldA Boon to Shanghai From Our Own CorrespondentMokanshan, Sept. 1. Judged by the number of visitors, this has been the best season in the history of Mokanshan. Improved transportation explains it. A good deal of property has changed hands and many are looking for bui… The North-China HeraldFor King and EmpireSq. 10. AN Australian newspaper just to hand gives a graphic account of a great public meeting recently held in Sydney Town Hall for the purpose of launching, in affix bation with similar existing bodies in other states … The North-China HeraldInterest on AdvancesAn important circular has within the last day or two been received by clients of the Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation to the effect that from the end of the present month the bank will charge interest at the rate of… The North-China HeraldLabour Menace in AmericaFear that the United States is to see another great struggle between Capital and Labour is expressed is many quarters, says the Washington correspondent of the "Morning Post." The Pennsylvania Railway Company has ordered… The North-China HeraldBeer for the EastAbout a year ago we were told that American brewers, scared from their own country by the imminence of prohibition, prospected China as a field for fresh activities. Aad thereupon some of their nationals engaged in missi… The North-China HeraldThe Reds in ChinaThe repers which has reached us from Tokio that Red propaganda is hard at work in China is very similar to one in circulation just a year ago. We have been warned by some that Bolshevism in China is a present danger, whi… The North-China HeraldA Version from Peking From Our Own CorrespondentPeking, Sept. 1. 'A Korean journalist, a Mr. Chang, connected with "East Asia Daily News" of Seoul, was given permission some weeks ago to come to Peking to study the Chinese political situation. While here he' interview… From Reuters · North-China HeraldSecrecy at CantonCanton, Sept. 2. Canton has not been allowed to hear officially of the success of the Cantonese troops over the Kuangsi forces at Liuchow. Detectives and secret agents are scrutinizing all hotel guests, in search of rebe… The North-China HeraldA Feminine StudyYoung Japan in New York "Tt is time for us Japanese women to become selfish.' "The speaker was carefully adjusting her veil at a large mirror in the dressing-room of a fashionable New York club. Her hostess made some rap… The North-China HeraldThe High Explosive FactorySept. 8. Waen, at the end of last week, the telegrams from Europe appeared to herald a conflict between Poland and Lithuania, we drew attention to the danger of a fresh world war arising therefrom. Actual conflict betwee… The North-China HeraldCotton Complications in JapanIt will be remembered, says the "Japan Chronicle," that' for the relief of cotton dealers in Tokio and Osaka a syndicate was established some time ago to borrow funds on security of cotton yarn offered by dealers and exp… The North-China HeraldAchievements of the MissionsMeantime the Protestant missionaries, nine-tenths of whom were and are British and American had taken the education of the Chinese in hand; and for ever 50 years gave to China all she had of instruction outside the Chine… The North-China HeraldAn Old ProblemOccasionally the question of the registration of Chinese servants is brought to the fore by a letter! to our correspondence columns, and the general verdict seems to have been that such a system would be impossible in Sh… The North-China HeraldThe Future of Tibet The Seattle Chamber of Commerce in its latest circular has shown Manchurian wheat successfully competing in price with the American product, and that after the cost of transport, duties and other charges had been met. The circumstance is of impor… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldNorth Szechuen RoadEXTENSION, To the Editor of the "Norta-Cuixa Dairy News." Sir,—You don't know, how thank-spirited leading article on the we are to you for your public. vexed problem of North Szechuen Road Extension, which we who reside … The North-China HeraldThe Council of ActionSept. 9. Ix his address to the Trade Union Congress Mr. Thomas has endeavoured to instil into his attitude upon the politi-situation a tone of moderation, indeed there is something of an attempt to show himself in a stat… The North-China HeraldA Heavy FiveWoo Ab-loong, Mr Cobbs' chauffeur gave similar" evidence with the exception that they did strike a tree. The French Inspector was then called and stated that he visited the spot and saw-marks on the tree. He believed the… The North-China HeraldA New SpiritFurther, China itself has in the five years of the war undergone great changes. Outwardly, to be sure, she bears an appearance of disorganization, but underneath there flows. a new and powerful current of nationality, a … The North-China HeraldPresident Perturbed From Rodney GilbertPeking, Sept. 6. Tsao Kun's daughter is formally engaged to Chang Tso-lin's son in Tientsin. This accounts for the hurried departure of the two Tuchuns from Peking and has had the same political significance as an allian… The North-China HeraldIn Matrimony's TempleOne who signs himself Reality,"" came upon these interesting conclusions on board an English mail boat to China in the "literary jottings" in the note. book of a lady, unmarried but in love.—Cleopatra, Marriage is very l… The North-China HeraldActivity of Police_A week ago we reported a distinctly sensational crime in the western district of the Settlement, when a Chinese jeweller was shot through the head and a valuable jade necklace and other articles were stolen. A descripti… The North-China HeraldSummer Colony Now Dispersing From Our Own CorrespondentWuchang, Sept. 5. The season at the delectable hill resort is now quickly drawing to its close. One by one the bungalows are being shut up, the number of twinkling lights at nights 's gradually getting less and_ less and… The North-China HeraldCarpenters on StrikeLast Friday, between 500 and 600 Cantonese carpenters went on strike, /The movement was practically confined to the Hongkew district where, however, the strikers made no attempt to "demonstrate." They, are demanding an i… The North-China HeraldA Disbandment SchemePeking, Sept. 5. The Premier, Chin Yun-peng, has put forward the following recommendations (1) The reduction of troops to a total of 300,000 men, if possible, or otherwise to 400,000 men. (2) The centralization of the Ch… The North-China HeraldThe Cabinet and Peace From Our Own CorrespondentPeking, Sept, 3. The Chin Cabinet's present policy is peace at any price with both factions in the South, No attempt will be made to make peace between Tang Chi-yao and Lu Yung-ting, but each will be approached with a se… The North-China HeraldA Nove ExportJust at the present time crowds of youngsters and women are busy' lon the hills collecting live scorpions. These are taken to those who export them, and the youngsters are paid at the rate of 120 cash per ounce for same,… The North-China HeraldCap and GownAt last the controversy over academic dress for women has begun. It is curious how this hat question comes up every time women are granted any privileges hitherto strictly masculine, writer in an educational journal now … The North-China HeraldJudge's Attitude From Our Own CorrespondentNi Thad to ask a favour from a judge, for some sympathetic innovation on time-honoured custom and old established precedent, I do not think I should apply to Mr. Justice Darling, and so when read the following paragraph … Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Fly DangerTo the Editor of the "Norra-Cama Darcy News." Sir,—I trust that you: will find space to insert the following in the hope that the Health Department of the Municipa) Council will read, learn, inwardly digest and act, so t… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Japanese PolicyLondon, Sept. 3. Baron Hayashi, the new Japanese Ambassador to the Court of St. James, arrived in London today. Interviewed by Reuter, the Ambassador declared cordial Anglo-Japanese friendship is the mainstay of peace an… The North-China HeraldA Captain of IndustryAppreciation of Dr. Loke Yew, C.M.G.—Romance of a Millionaire—Lessons for Young China By Professor Middleton Smith 'A' newspaper just received from the Straits Settlements records the unveiling of a tablet commemorate in… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Ricsha CoolieTo the Editor of the "Norra-Cuixa Datty News," Sin,—From time to time your valuable paper publishes letters about traffic regulations and other matters connected with the 8.M.C., but though reference has beea made en pas… The North-China HeraldThe Shanghai War MemorialMore Spacious Site to be Constructed Progress in connexion with the War Memorial has been somewhat delayed in consequence of—difficulty in obtaining estimates from Home. It will be remembered that in May the Committee se… The North-China HeraldU. S. Court for ChinaShanghai Sept. 3. Before Mr. F. J. Scnvnt, Commissioner. S. x". R. Bascomb, Reuben Bascomb an able-bodied seaman, was charged with having threatened to do bodily harm to Captain Evans Jones, of the str, Benoni, while at … Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldFrench Concession TrafficTo the Editor of the "Norta-Cuina Day News." sir,-I do not know Mr. T. BF. cope) otherwise than by sights neither am I an American, but 1 should like publicly to protest against the inefficiency of the major ity of the A… The North-China HeraldThe Typhoon at MokanshanMokanshan, Sept. 5. We are tied to the top of the mountain by typhoon, we alone permanent, it would seem, where all else is fluid and whirling, With the end of Mokanshan's season in view, many have already escaped to the… From Reuters · North-China HeraldOUTRAGE IN TIENTSIN Murder and RobberyTientsin, Sept. 7. A sensational robb and murder of a Japanese civilian occured here this evening. It appears that a Japanese. a Mr. Kawabata, accompanied by a Japanese army officer, entered the Hong Ta Bank, in the Japa… The North-China HeraldSailors in CourtAn Unfortunate Encounter A. J. Cooper and A. Scott, A. Bos of H. of. S. Cockchafer, appeared again before Mr. G. W. ning at H, M. Police Court on Monday on a charge of being drunk and disorderly in Nanking Koad and assau… The North-China HeraldA Sox or THe SoiChina is primarily an agticultural country and more than 90 per cent. of the population are directly dependent upon the land for their existence. They are people who live close to nature. The remarkable youth who sailed …
