The Archive
Saturday, 29 January 1921
The North-China HeraldThe Hunt for PassagesIn a recent article we explained some of the difficulties at present facing shipping companies and the effect the diversion of cargo-carriers had upon the number of local passages available. While this is all important t… The North-China HeraldWhat Next Industrially?Britain against acceptance of the reduced earnings which short time means is only one part of a larger question—whether Labour can hold en to its present wages in view of the depression in industry and the ever increasin… The North-China HeraldFunds to Fight the FamineNationwide Campaign Inaugurated at Peking: The Need of Concerted Action Peking, Jan. 22. An intensive nationwide famine fund drive was initiated by the most influential Chinese and foreign leaders, including several cabi… The North-China HeraldThe Price of Land at LunghuaThe Chinese press reports considerable activity in the purchase of land in the Lunghua district, with consequent increase in price. The value of land there has gone up to four or five hundred dollars per mow. It is noted… The North-China HeraldVolunteer Route MarchAttractive Parade in the Settlement The Volunteer Corps was out in force on Sunday and attracted the utmost attention by undertaking a route march through the principal roads of the Settlement. The parade provided the pu… The North-China HeraldClubs and SocietiesClub for the improvement of new property and the erection of club buildings have gone on apace, it was brought out at the annual meeting of the club members last Friday. Mr. W. A.B. Nichols, president of the club. stated… The North-China HeraldThe Canton Two MillionsMixed Court Injunction Dissolved and Control Given to Dr. Wu Ting-fang Mr. Blackburn, British Assessor, and Magistrate Li gave their decision at the Mixed Court on Saturday morning in the case of the Canton funds held in… The North-China HeraldA Chance for the ChurchIn any event Ulster will be left out of any settlement. One doubts if the Sinn Feiners would be prepared to conquer it by force if they could; they would be more likely to coerce it into union by a commercial boycott, wh… The North-China HeraldAmerican Woman's Club The Literary Department of theAmerican Woman's Club was privileged to view the wonderful. collection of paintings of Madame Wu Hsing-fen at her home on Avenue Joffre on Saturday afternoon, January 22. Madame Wu is over 60 years old and her entire lif… The North-China HeraldAn Interview with George Grayin Shanghai When George Gray is not working—that is, playing billiards—he sometimes sits in the Astor House lobby and watches Shanghai go by and, if you are lucky, he may consent to tell you a few things about how he pla… The North-China HeraldThe Bogus InspectorElsewhere we report the case of a teacher who was sent to prison for 12 months for having defrauded various Chinese on. the pretence of being a representative of the S.M.C. Revenue Department. Foreign residents are warne… The North-China HeraldThe Japanese Diet ReopenedKenseikai's Agitation for Friendship with China Tokio, Jan. 20. In view of the Diet's opening on Saturday, to-day has been marked by the greatest political activity, and party meetings were held for the purpose of framin… The North-China HeraldTHe Cuban TransactionsRumour of the heavy losses met by one of our largest single import and export houses, have been circulating freely during the last few weeks, and although repeated de-niels have been made of thes rumours, the general opi… The North-China HeraldBritish Women's WorkThe Chairman mentioned the work of the British Women's War Memorial Fund, started for the purpose of helping British women in difficult circumstances owing to the war. The committee now consisted of Lady Fraser, Mrs. Bur… The North-China HeraldProtection of Chefoo HarbourReport for 1920 We are indebted to the Chefoo Harbour Improvement Commission for a copy of the report of the Engineer-in-Chief covering the period from January 1 to December 31 of 1920. The report states that throughout … The North-China HeraldCanton Stands FirmThe Military Government has issued a further statement to the following effect: Unnecessary alarm has been created by the report that the Military Government of the Republic of China at Canton is about to seize the Custo… The North-China HeraldHysteria Verses HistoryI find it hard to account for the persistence of these delusions amongst any but vocational idealists. That the missionaries and school-teachers who are largely responsible for Young China's political activities and aspi… From Reuters · North-China HeraldSpotted Fever in JapanTokio, Jan, 17. A local despatch received by the "Kokumin" reports an outbreak of cerebra-spinal meningitis among the soldiers of the third division. A soldier, belonging to the first corps of the second company of this … The North-China HeraldMission Work in SzechuanChanged Attitude of the Province From Our Own Correspondent, Junghsien, Sze., Jan. 3. This city recently manifested an evidence of the changed attitude of the people generally towards missionaries. and mission work. Owin… The North-China HeraldNight Thieves in San FranciscoTwo Shanghai residents who arrived by the C. M.S. Nile of Tuesday bring with them a rather unpleasant memory of their brief stay in San Francisco en' route. The parties concerned, a gentleman and-his wife, were returning… The North-China HeraldA Premium on DiscussionThis, however, is not feasible and, since the surplus cannot be held in trust for China but must be turned over to one or another of the groups of officials which exploit China's unpreparedness to administer a representa… From Our own Correspondent, Chengtu · North-China HeraldSocial Events in ChengtuFrom Our Own Correspondent, Chengtu, Jan. 3. The Overseas Club and Patriotic League held their annual meeting on "Our Day." A very interesting programme was given in the gymnasium of the Canadian School. The needs of the… The North-China HeraldUnited Services AssociationThe second annual general meeting of the United Services Association was held on Monday at the Palace Hotel. Col. R. Marr John-Son, C.M.G., D.S.0. presided over a very good attendance of members, including a number of la… The North-China HeraldTales and SketchesSinsens."" By H.W, vinson. Christophers. 6s, net, Those of us who believe, at times a little ashamedly, that art matters more than causes, have often regretted Mr. Nevinson's absorption in gallant crusades. So many men, … The North-China HeraldThe Eldorado TragedyJan. 24. Save for the merciful provision of American law which recognizes varying degrees in the heinousness of murder, Henry B. Furbush would today be resting under sentence of death. Indeed under other codes there woul… The North-China HeraldHome Rule and the House of LordsJan. Tue debate in the House of Lords on the second reading of the Home Rule for Ireland Bill was marked by some remarkable speeches. In 1893 Mr. Gladstone's Home Rule Bill was debated by the peers with even more vehemen… The North-China HeraldStrong Petition by Leading Chinese to Military GovernorThe Chinese Press continues to give attention to the Trenches and Wednesday's reports are to the effect. that the bar-keepers are not complying with the regulation as to the sale of liquor after midnight, and are endeavo… The North-China HeraldStrange Gipsy FuneralRoast Chicken and Gold Coins Buried With Corpse An account of a strange gipsy funeral near Bergamo is reported ly the correspondent of the "Corriere della Sera" in that town, says "a Rome correspondent. The funeral in qu… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Eldorado TragedyTo the Editor of the "Norta-Cuina Dairy News." Smr.—The writer of the leading article under above caption in today's issue seems to be on the verge of hysterics, in his references to this sad, sordid. but quite ordinary,… The North-China HeraldVisitors to the ProvinceThe Canadian Methodist Mission has been favoured by visits from delegations from home, who have come to note the progress of mission work in Szechuan. One party consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, who have been specially … From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Siberian BoaAs regards Siberia, the Government's policy was offence rather than failure." He contended that the troops should have been withdrawn on the withdrawal of the Czechs, or increased to overcome the Bolshevik elements. An e… The North-China HeraldJapanese Policy in Siberiastrongly Attacked Tokio, Jan. 24. The House of Peers was packed to-day to hear Viscount Kato, former Ambassador to London, make his first speech in the House, where he has been sitting for years but has hitherto been sil… From Reuters · North-China HeraldCanton Said to be YieldingPeking, Jan. 25, The Canton Administration is now showing a more accommodate ing attitude regarding the customs question, and will probably abandon its proposal to take over the Customs there.—Reuter. ro Scvporr tHe Move… From Reuters · North-China HeraldTur Common For or AttDescribing the need of concerted action, Dr. Yen said that the most conservative estimate showed 20,000,000 to 30,000,000 facing starvation. As the period of most intense suffering approached it was time to lay aside all… The North-China HeraldThe Franc RisingParis, Jan. 24. A marked improvement in the exchange value of the frane has been a conspicuous feature on the Bourse during the last few days. Whereas a week ago the pound sterling cost some 61 franes, the cross rate had… The North-China HeraldIncreased Wages for TeachersThe vast importance of creating an atmosphere of content among elementary schoo] teachers was recently cuiphasized, when teachers, with no-ancertain voice, expressed their dissatisfaction at the inadequacy of their salar… From Reuters · North-China HeraldShanghai's Harbour NeedsPeking, Jan. 27. The Whangpoo Conservancy has decided to request the countries which are members of the Consultative Board—viz., Great Britain, America, France, Japan and the Netherlands—to nominate..a consulting enginee… The North-China HeraldThe Anchises InspectedTravel de Luxe to the Far East To meet the ever increasing demand for passages to the Far East, the Blue Funnel line steamer Anchises has been added to the number of regular passenger carrying ships plying between Europe… The North-China HeraldMajor J. A. Paterson, the famousArsenal left winger, has joined the London Scottish Territorials as a private. In many respects his career has been a remarkable one. His father, who was a United Free Church minister in Glasgow, died at a comparatively … The North-China HeraldThe Traffic ProblemThe correspondent "Pedestrian" whose letter appears in another column revives the hoary. annual concerning motor traffic in manner which is hardly likely to assist much towards a final solution of Shanghai's troubles. Wh…
