The Archive
Saturday, 7 May 1921
The North-China HeraldThe Military MoustachePre-War Order Not to be Reinforced A "Morning Post'' representative has been officially informed that there is no foundation for the statement that an order has been promulgated prohibiting the soldier from shaving his u… The North-China HeraldThe China Specie BankThe China Specie Bank, Ld., recently established at Hongkong, opened its branch office at Shanghai on Sunday, the company having erected premises at the corner of Honan and Tientsin Roads. A large number of Chinese and f… The North-China HeraldNotes on the ConstructionThe foundations presented many difficulties, owing to the nature of the soil in Shanghai. The loads in the treasuries will be variable; when full of silver the weight will be very great, but at times there may be only sm… The North-China HeraldLabour Catching a ChillDuring last week the Chinese press had given prominence to a variety of reports on proposals for the celebration of Labour Day, May 1, in common with labourers in the western world and from motives more or less similar. … The North-China HeraldThe Pakhoi Road BattleLeader of Very Dangerous Gang Caught: How the Robbers Were Warned Before Already the police have discovered how it was that the lodging-house gang got the better of them in the opening exchanges in the Pakhoi Road affair… The North-China HeraldWill the Cabinet Fall?Peking, April 30. In view of the threatening aspect of the Tientsin conference, rumours of the fall of the Chin Cabinet are rife in various circles here, but official opinion takes the view that such is beyond the range … The North-China HeraldChang Hsun to CommandPeking, May 1. It is reported in press circles that the dangerous situation created at the Tientsin conference has been somewhat allayed since last night, and that Premier Chin Yun-peng seems to have reconsidered his dec… The North-China HeraldBritish Chinese Universitiesapr. 380. We publish to-day the first of a series of six articles by the Rev. G. G. Warren of Changsha, which we have no hesitation in pressing on the attention of all readers. Mr. Warren's name over any article is, if h… The North-China HeraldThe Plague FightersThe report, which we publish in another column, written by Dr. Wu Lien-teh on the lessons taught by the epidemic of pneumonic plague in the north, probably marks the termination of this almost usual terror for this year.… The North-China HeraldVersailles Terms ChangedPeking, April 30. The substance of the Sino-German treaty is as follows: 1.—Reciprocal exchange of Ministers. 2,—To despatch to each Treaty Power Consuls, who shall be put on the same footing as the diplomatic officials … The North-China HeraldA Channel of InfectionWhy did so many burial coolies die in this and the previous epidemic? Usually these men were not in contact with sick persons. We suspected from the number of corpses from whom the clothes had been removed that perhaps t… The North-China HeraldTue Power or THE BookI feel finally, that this makes that manifestation of God, which we call Christianity, very credible. God, early in the history of our race, began te move towards man, the "seed of the woman" should bruise the serpent's … The North-China HeraldChinese Life at HomeTuesday's programme at the American Woman's Club was in the hands of the Mother's Depart. ment and the subject "Phases of Chinese Home Life" was presented by Mrs. J. A. Ely, of St. Mary's School, Mrs. C. C. Chen, of Shan… From Reuters · North-China HeraldA Move Against Dr. SunPeking, April 30. The Tientsin conference is discussing a proposal to despatch a military expedition against Dr. Sun Yat-sen. It is believed that Chang Tso-lin has selected General Lung Chi-kuang as leader of this ventur… The North-China HeraldDr. Mary Stone, representing theShanghai Women's Club, brought greetings from them and explained some of the ideals which they were trying to bring before the Chinese people of home, happiness built upon love, equality and understanding. She drew a pic… The North-China HeraldBanquet at Union ClubA dinner in honour of Messrs. W. Jackson (who was unable to be present, owing to illness), A. W. Burkill, John Johnstone and N. 0. Liddell, who are shortly leaving for home, was given at the. Union Club last Friday by a … The North-China HeraldThe Leaders of the StrikeMay 4. Pecuiar emphasis has been laid on the fact that probably for the first time in the history of their crises the miners have not been given an: opportunity to ballot on the offers made to them by the opposing side. … The North-China HeraldSerious Charge Against ChineseA youthful looking Chinese, d|described as a clerk, was on Monday at the Mixed Court, charged with obtaining by false pretences sums of Tls. 4,500 and Tis, 7,000 from Chang Sung-tai and two other, merchants. Dr. H. C.° M… The North-China HeraldWhat Was It?Weird Animal Seen at Night—Correct Time for Such Things Great consternation was caused Kowloon City one night recently when many excited people claimed to have seen a strange and mysterious animal variously described as … From Our own Correspondent, Mienchow · North-China HeraldEducation in SzechuanFrom Our Own Correspondent, Mienchow, Sze., April 15. There is the same old story to tell of fighting between rival soldier bands and raids from brigands when the soldiers depart—stories that tire the hearer as much as t… The North-China HeraldThe German InvasionA correspondent in Java of the "Straits Times" has just called attention to the huge German invasion of the Dutch East Indies which has be n taking place during" the past two or three years. According to his statement it… The North-China HeraldA Bank for ManchuriaThose who have known Chang Tso-lin, over-lord of Manchuria, at all well invariably speak of him as an amazingly industrious student, always studying some aspect of life, trade or strategy in the country where his writ ru… The North-China HeraldHolding in the YangtzeProblems of Nantungchow and Chinkiang Now we come to the real problem of Nantungchow and, in fact, to the entire Yangtze valley. It has been becoming evident during the last ten years that concerted action would have to … The North-China HeraldTHE NEW PREMISES A Lordly BuildingThe final design for the building is of even greater dignity and beauty than the preliminary design. The style has been changed to Neo-Gree, and the pleasing result is due to correct scale and proper: tions rather than t… The North-China HeraldThe Late MrThe funeral of late Mr. T. P. Deane, a director of Messrs. Sydney Hudson Ld., of Manchester, whose death occurred on Sunday morning, took place on Monday afternoon at Bubbling Well cemetery, where an impressive service w… The North-China HeraldGold Imports and ExportsIn their report of March 10 Messrs. Samuel Montagu & Ca. state The Bank of England gold reserve against its note issue is £126,512,525 as compared with £126,511,035 last week, The fair amount of gold which was on offer t… The North-China HeraldClubs and SocietiesMr. ©. C. Nich, chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, was unanimously—elected president of the Shanghai branch of the International Anti-Opium Association at a meeting held at the Chinese Y. M. 'C. A. on W… From Reuters · North-China HeraldChu Chi-chien in LondonLondon, May 1. Chu Chi-chien has arrived in London, He was met at Victoria station by representatives of the Government, the Chinese Minister, Dr. Wellington Koo, the staff of the Chinese Legation, and many members of th… The North-China HeraldThe Dash to the PoleIn the crisp phrases of & typical naval officer Captain Evans of H. M. S. Carlisle on Thursday told of that great struggle between man and nature in Capt. Scott's desir for the South Pole to a crowded house at the Lyceum… The North-China HeraldHigh Life in HongkewSad Story of an Assault on a Woman: Sequel in Court to a Lovers' Quarrel Another sordid tale of "The Trenches," with a connexion involving those other drinking hails beyond the western district, the quarrels of lovers, a… The North-China HeraldSua Manggis Rubber Companying of the Sua Manggis Rubber The eighth annual general meet- Ca., Ld., was held on Saturday morning at the offices of the Secretaries and General Managers (Messrs. Scott, Harding & Ca.) Mr. In his spoach the Chairman J.… The North-China HeraldThe Laying of the Foundation StoneAll are Brethren Shanghai weather would appear to be without respect for anything and thus it was that, on Thursday, on one of the greatest days in Shanghai's commercial history, rain poured down in torrents and in no sm… The North-China HeraldThe River Channel at ChinkiangThe dotted portion shows the sand has taken place. The spit which has formed during the last 15 years. Behind it in the black area is the concession of Chinkiang. The space between the dotied line and black line marked r… The North-China HeraldRep Tarr Bars tHe WayThe voice of Parliament cannot be sileneed in this way, but here the brake is put on by officialdom. Ten months ago the Chamber appointed a special commission to inquire into cases of illicit speculation, but the commiss… The North-China HeraldAttempted Political MurderThe "Allegation that Dr. Sun Instigated the Plot Against Gen. Li. The trial was continued at the Mixed Court on Saturday of Vong) Chi-ming, for alleged conspiracy and attempting to murder General Kan-yuan. General Li, wh… By Justice · North-China HeraldMade in GermanyTo the Editor of the "Norru-Cuina Datty News." Sir,—We have from time to time in the hospitality of your appreciated columns heard of rent profiteers, etc, but it would seem that there are others. Recently I purchased so… The North-China HeraldMeeting of S. M. CouncilOn Thursday the Chinese press announced, with evident. satisfaction, that the Consular Body has approved of the appointment of five Chinese advisors to the Municipal Council and that, everything having been completely se… The North-China HeraldChita Asking for China TradeMay 3. WHATEVER we may choose to think, according to our respective predilections, of M. Hodoroff's visit to Shanghai, there is one aspect of it which can hardly be gain said. Unless M. Hodoroff is the most consummate of… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldChinese Public OpinionTo the Editor of the "Norra-Cuina Dairy News." Sir,—I observe, in a leading article contained in the ''Herald" of February 5, that you say I "scoff at the idea of an active public opinion in China, outside the Treaty Por… The North-China HeraldMorning Blaze in HongkewA nasty blaze occurred at 4.45 am. on Sunday morning at East Yuhang Road, when the front portion of Yoong Hah & Co.'s box factory, No. C. 690 was in flames. The Hongkew Division in response to a telephone call had to mov…
