The Archive
Saturday, 21 May 1921
The North-China HeraldTae Lure or JAPANESE MoneyJust as it was assumed last week, when the three Tuchuns were in favour of retaining the old Cabinet and were prepared to. return to their respective strongholds, that no money was in sight and that tentative efforts on … The North-China HeraldScottish War MemorialIt has been decided that the subscription list in Shanghai on behalf of we Scottish War Memorial will be closed in about a weeks time. Lhe scheme, our Scottish readers will remember, is to utilize tae historic Edinburgh … By Rodney Gilbert · North-China HeraldThe New Cabinet in PekingPeking, May 16. The overhauling of the Cabinet has come at last and has been confirmed by presidential mandate. The high authorities and their various organs announce this with much satisfaction, as though a solution to … From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Two Kuangs BrawlCanton, May 15. The recent unfriendly exchange of telegrams between General Lu Yung-ting of Kuangsi and General Chen Chiung-ming, Civil Governor of Kuangtung, has strengthened the general opinion here that matters have g… The North-China HeraldThe Assistant JUDGEAs yet no official news has been received of the appointment of an Assistant Judge, but it is believed that Mr. Justice Peter Grain, who has been serving on the Bench in Egypt, and is now on his way Shanghai will be give… The North-China HeraldThe Industrial Upheaval 7What it is all about: Forecasts which were not Justified: Need for National Action The following article from our own correspondent under date, London, April 7, contains forecasts relative to the miners' strike @vhich su… The North-China HeraldA New History ofStirring Tale of How the Chinese Built the Port and were Ousted by the Foreigner The "Sinwanpao" reports a curious speech made by Ma Siang-pah at a meeting of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in honour of the newl… The North-China HeraldThe New Banking AssociationMay 18. "Tne importance of the projected Internationa! Banking Association, including Chinese. and foreign banks, which we announced last Saturday, will have attracted general attention. It is hardly an exaggeration to d… The North-China HeraldA Rubber Selling TrustImportant Proposal from Java In view of the very large amount of Shanghai money invested in the rubber industry, a proposal for the formation of a rubber! selling trust which has been put forward in Java will be received… The North-China HeraldThe Queen of FlowersAn exhibition of roses grown by members of the gardening—section of the British Women's Association was held on Thursday at No. 6 Love Lane. A few minutes after the exhibition was declared open, Mrs. R. 8. Ivy's pretty g… The North-China HeraldSupreme Court JudgeshipSir H. de Sausmarez When Sir Havilland do Saus-mare, Judge of H. M. Supreme Court, went Home on leave last year, it was generally understood that at the end of his leave he would retire from the Bench. This anticipation … The North-China HeraldThe Glorious DeadThe "Daily News'' (London) has just made an announcement which should be of much interest to those who had relatives killed in the war. It has arranged to have exact replicas made in metal of the Whitehall Cenotaph, and … By Rodney Gilbert · North-China HeraldFrom Rodney GilbertPeking, May 11. The First Secretaries of the British, American, and Japanese Legations yesterday called upon General Wang Chan-yuan, who now claims a hegemony over the Yangtze Valley and the Southwest, to discuss with hi… The North-China HeraldAn Incident at KiangwanWinning Ticket Sensation Shortly after the conclusion of the eighth race at Kiangwan on Saturday, a Japanese is alleged to have gone to the paying-out shroff at the cash sweep counter and presented ticket No. 35, winner … The North-China HeraldLawlessness on the YangtzeMay 19. News from H.M.S. Cricket received yesterday stated that in obedience to instructions she had gone to Changteh to inquire into the case of a Butterfield and Swire tug being fired on, had interviewed the local Chin… The North-China HeraldPeking to PayAfter much word play he agreed to assist in appointing investigators of the various claims, but fired the parting shot as the visitors were leaving in this wise: "When the claims are appraised, you will, of course, have … The North-China HeraldAnticipations of the New BuildingThe new building which wil] rise on the same spot within the next two years will be the tallest office building in Shanghai, unless someone comes along in the meantime to lower our record in this respect. Due to the widt… The North-China HeraldJapan's Cotton IndustrySo great is the importance of the; cotton industry to Shanghai that readers generally will note with interest what is proceeding in Japan. The indications there are that a revival is on the point of taking place, and fur… From Our own Correspondent, Chefoo · North-China HeraldChefoo Plague ScareChefoo, May 1. Chefoo is still immune, that is as far as cases of plague are concerned. A report which had been published in the Japanese paper that there had been six deaths in the Chang Fa Hair Net Factory was proved t… The North-China HeraldMr. Edward A. SleeMuch regret was occasioned on Monday evening by announcement of the death of Mr. Edward Alexander Slee, who passed away at Dr. Fearn's Nursing Home. The cause of death was heart disease. Mr. Slee, who was 43 years of age… From Our own Correspondent, Chinkiang · North-China HeraldH. M. Minister at ChinkiangFrom Our Own Correspondent, Chinkiang, May 11. May 11, 1921, will long be re~ membered in the annals of this outport as the occasion on which the British Minister paid it a visit. The morning was cool and cloudy and it t… From Reuters · North-China HeraldU. S. Mission in the PhilippinesManila, May 6. The Wood-Forbes mission to investigate Philippine conditions, which arrived in Manila on the morning of May 3, has plunged into the work before it, cancelling all social engagements except the necessary of… The North-China HeraldStock of Bars in BombayReporting on silver on March 32 Messrs. Samuel Montagu & Ca. state The market has preserved a holiday appearance, and business is not yet really active. The Indian Bazaars have been nibbling again, and some bear covering… The North-China HeraldAn Important PointThe plaintiff's case is one not easy to break down: it is simply the assertion that she was at anchor where she had been for some 12 hours: that she never did get under way and that she had no need to, as she could not g… The North-China HeraldAdmirable and IncomparableProfound amongst such anecdotes is that one about the earnest chil: l of the astronomer, Hamilton. His father, on a night previous to a day when the visit of a_ distinguished guest was anticipated, said to the boy: "To-m… The North-China HeraldCloth and Carpet CleanerA very excellent cloth cleaner is made from equal parts of ammonia and methylated spirit, mixed together in a bottle. To get the best results, apply with a piece of cloth the same colour as the article being cleaned. Thi… The North-China HeraldCrossing the Taku BarSteamers in Collision: Judgement in Supreme Court: Decision t&.. Against Nancy Moller In H. M. Supreme Court on Saturday, his Honour Judge Skinner Turner gave judgement in the action brought by the owners of a Chinese st… From Reuters · North-China HeraldJapanese Army and Navy ExpenditureTokio, May 11. It is reported, apparently on good authority, that the Army and Navy authorities are seriously considering effective retrenchment in the next budget, and it is announced that an Army Re-adjustment Commissi… The North-China HeraldA Happy PersonalityApril 6. Robert Home, son of the parish ramister of Slamannan, in Stirling-shire, finds himself the central figure in one of the great political romances—or tragedies—of the time. Still on the sunny side of fifty, and wi… From Reuters · North-China HeraldJapanese in ShantungAmerican Observer's Accusation Manila, May 6. Mrs. Eleanor Franklin Egan, correspondent of the "Saturday Evening Post," who arrived recently in Manila from China, drew an interesting word picture of Shantung province und… From Our own Correspondent · North-China HeraldNorthern Territory AbsurditiesMelbourne, March 12. This city being the temporary capital of the Commonwealth of Australia, pending the transfer of the chief administrative offices and of Parliament itself to the proposed Federal capital on 1,000 squa… The North-China HeraldA Malicious CanardDr. Sun Yat-sen, if the Chinese press is to be believed, has singular ideas as to the best means of preserving in the minds of foreigners even a friendly tolerance of his schemes and policies. It may, of course, be that … The North-China HeraldFrom a TravellerI have just spent part of three days in Pengpu after three years' absence during which time there has been one big fire and a change of tuchuns. The first thing one notices is the tremendous decrease of soldiers. Then, t… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldBritish Chinese UniversitiesTo the Editor of the "Norra-Cuina Dairy News." Sir,—I have read with great interest Mr. Warren's articles on British Universities for China." He has put the case for a revival of British educational effort in this countr… The North-China HeraldThe Volunteer InspectionReported Satisfaction of the Inspecting Officer after a Busy Week Major General Sir George Kirkpatrick, K.c.B., K.C.8.1., commanding H' M. troops in China, left Shanghai last Friday morning for Nanking. He proposes to ma… The North-China HeraldLondon Gold Marketin their report on the gold market for March 31 state Ihe Bank of England gold reserve against its note issue is £126,527,400, as coupared~ with £126,524,750 last. week. The fair amount of gold which came into the market… The North-China HeraldFeminine Invasion of the PulpitMiss Maude Rayden made ecclesiastical history when, in spite of the Bishop of London's disapproval, she conducted the three hours' service at St. Botolph's Church, Bishopsgate. This is understood to be the first instance… The North-China HeraldThe New Cabinet in PekingMay 20. THe marked abstention from personal comment on the Cabinet changes in Peking in Mr. Rodney Gilbert's letter to-day is significant. Reuter's correspondent has been less reticent, expressing the opinion that Mr. Ye… From Reuters · North-China HeraldChinese Police and SoldiersHarbin, May 11. The following incident has created considerable alarm here. Yesterday near the bridge joining the New Town with Modiagoo a Chinese policeman attempted to arrest a Chinese soldier for "outrageous behaviour… The North-China HeraldThe Tientsin ConferenceMay 14. The following article is contributed by one who, speaking and reading Chinese fluently, is a close student of the Chinese press and Chinese affairs. It considers the Tientsin conference from a different angle to …
