The Archive
Saturday, 25 June 1921
The North-China HeraldCensus of IndiaPopulation Practically Stationary The Indian Census conducted on March 18 shows that during the decade 1911-1921 the population of the country (British India and Native States) has increased only from 315.15 millions to … The North-China HeraldAn Embassy in PekingOn the heels of the Ichang and Wuchang outbreak of unpaid soldiery, the moment was singularly ill chosen to suggest raising the British Legation in Peking to the rank of an Embassy, and the advocates of the scheme can ha… The North-China HeraldParliament and the Empire Tune 20TRE debate in the House of Commons on the conference of Dominion Premiers, which begins to-day, appears to have been worthy of the subject. While the House could not in any way bind the conference, it has given for its g… The North-China HeraldThe Street UnionsOf all the extraordinary things which the Association of Street Unions could possibly do, the request to the Chinese authorities that they should urge the British Court to expedite the trial of the man accused in connexi… From Reuters · North-China HeraldJapanese Crown PrinceThe Hague, June 16. The Crown Prince of Japan and Prince Kanin have arrived here. They were received with military honours, and drove through gaily decorated streets to the Palace. Crown Prince Hirohito visited the Queen… The North-China HeraldThe Alliance with Japan Once MoreJune 18. On Monday the British Imperial Conference is to begin in London, and to-day's telegrams tell us, what has been growing increasingly evident by all recent news, that the Anglo-Japanese Alliance will be amongst th… The North-China HeraldNotes by the WayGrub Street—and the Way Out We do not recall ever having heard of a "History of Grub Street," but a biographical note concerning a famous writer of the day suggests that this inelegantly named locality offers matter for … The North-China HeraldThe War MemorialVarious matters have conspired to delay progress in connexion with the war memorial scheme, but we understand that preliminaries have now been practically settled and that it is hoped to begin the actual work of construc… The North-China HeraldA New Party and Its PitfallsJune 21. Ir is to be supposed that the formation of a new party in the House of Commons is no longer sO surprising a development in modern political life as to call for, much comment nowadays; but the ''prospectus'' of t… The North-China HeraldJapan and Americ aJapanese View of the Absurdity of War Rumours Tokio, June 23. Baron Sakatani, a member of the House of Peers, has contributed an article to the Tokio "Ashi," on "Impossibility of ar between Japan and the United States." … The North-China HeraldThe Chinese FarmerAs in the past so again now China is suffering severely from lack of science in her native industries. Silk, for instance, had been allowed to get along as best it might. until the International Committee for the Improve… The North-China HeraldRadium as a Cure for CancerNew York, May 11—A message of hope and fortitude for those afflicted with cancer was brought to America to-day by Madame Marie Curie, discoverer of radium, and the world's foremost woman scientist. She arrived on the Oly… The North-China HeraldPessimist and OptimistJune 22. Unvsvat attention has been attracted to a breach of promise case in London' owing to the violent language used by the fair plaintiff. Like the officer turned chaplain in ''Peter Simple,'' she consigned her acqua… The North-China HeraldJapanese Crown PrinceWhile attention has been largely focussed on possible political motives in the visit of the Crown Prince of Japan to Europe, and especially to Great Britain, the Japanese people, especially those interested in Court matt… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Gold Yen at TairenFrotest by. Waichiaopu Peking, June 18. The Waichiaopu has protested against the introduction of the gold yen on the Tairen Produce Exchange in place of the silver dollar, on the ground that it will cause serious loss to… The North-China HeraldA Girl Scout AbroadWithin the past year Shanghai has given recognition to the great, importance of the Girl Scout movement, and we are certain that a warm welcome awaits Miss Estrid. Ott, a leading Danish Scout, who has just arrived here. … The North-China HeraldChefoo's Debt to the NavyChefoo, June 18. The Ralph Meller has been granted pratique, and came across! this morning. The minesweepers and two submarines left for Weihaiwei. Yesterday all who were on the island were ordered to take a bath and to … The North-China HeraldThe Rumours of Troublein Kiangsu Nanking, June 17. General Chi Shieh-yuan, Tuchun of Kiangsu has issued the following proclamation "In view of the rumour that the mutinies of Hupeh have so affected the troops of Kiangsu that they are about to… From Reuters · North-China HeraldBritish Export CreditsDetails of Government Scheme London, June 17. The conditions under which the Government propose to aid British traders under the Exports Credits Scheme have been issued. The Government propose to guarantee drafts drawn a… The North-China HeraldShanghai Yacht ClubPostponed from the previous week the opening cruise of the Yacht. Club was held on Sunday last. The fleet set sail from the Bund at about half past nine for Pagoda Reach, followed by the Foam, which was towed up to her r… The North-China HeraldPeace in the HeartThus Peace is like a sentinel both in nature and in home life. But now bring this principle into the spiritual sphere where God and the soul are face to face. The peace of God is the application of a power that masters t… From Our own Correspondent, Peking · North-China HeraldSoldier Tyranny at KalganPeking, June 19. According to Chinese reports the Fengtien soldiery are making things cz lively for the natives m Kalgan as they made them in the vicinity of Nanyuan last year. It is said that the shops on the main busin… The North-China HeraldA Peaceful May Day: French Labour Tired of StrikingParis, May 2. This has been a remarkably quiet Labour Day. It happened to fall on a Sunday, so that there was really very little excuse for demonstrating or manifesting or agitating or any other process calculated to str… From Reuters · North-China HeraldSianfu a Prey to UnrestOn Sunday quite a serious explosion took place just inside the north gate of the city, when several people were killed or burnt te death on the spot, others were conveyed to the mission hospital, of whom four died, and m… The North-China HeraldWomen Magistrates and JurorsAt the National Conference of Labour Women, which met in Manchester in April, a number of resolutions were considered dealing with women magistrates and jurors. This lively interest in the new duties placed upon women by… The North-China HeraldMaximum Penalty ImposedSentence of six months' imprisonment was last Friday passed by his Honour Judge C. S. Lobingier at the U. S. Court on D. Duskin and J. Sheehan, coal trimmers on the str. Eastern Admiral, for violently assaulting Mr. ©. A… The North-China HeraldClubs and SocietiesQuestion of Providing G. H. Q. Deferred: Camping Ground to be Hired Plans concerning the future organization of the Boy Scout movement in Shanghai were discussed at a meeting of the Baden Powell Boy Scout Council} last F… The North-China HeraldCancel Debt All RoundMinisterial View in Washington: Conviction that it is Essential "It may be stated with absolute that cancellation of E debts all round, by Britain and the United States, as proposed by Mr. Chamberlain, has come to be reg… The North-China HeraldThe Coal FightMany readers will regret that Reuter did not think it worth while to give us a great deal more of Mr. Frank Hodges' speech at Brighton. would have been considerably more interesting than the tub-thumping of His Majesty's… The North-China HeraldA Fresh Crop of SuggestionsIn this connexion we now learn that the Pakhoi Road Street Union has written to the Society appreving of its good intentions but suggesting the following four plans supersedes those proposed 1. Motor car drivers shall be… The North-China HeraldExhibition of Chinese Old MastersEnthusiasts Appeal for Permanent Art Museum The Literary Department of the American Woman's Club arranged a very successful exhibition recently of Chinese paintings loaned by Mr. Evan Morgan and Mr. Charles Kliene, a con… The North-China HeraldSikh Trooper Shot by ChineseShortly before 11.30 p.m, last Friday a Chinese was seen to leave the New World, apparently in company with others. He was brandishing a revolver when he was noticed by a Chinese watchman who endeavoured to apprehend him… The North-China HeraldFrench Water SupplyWe publish to-day an explanation by the French Waterworks Company of the numerous recent interruptions of the supply of water in the Concession and must regretfully add that the sufferers are not likely to be at all appe… The North-China HeraldAmerican Chamber of CommerceThe annual dinner of the American Chamber of Commerce was held om Wednesday at the American Club, close upon 100 members attending. A business meeting was afterwards held, with who President (Mr. H. H. Arnold) in the cha… The North-China HeraldNew Chinese BankPeking, June 19. Under the joint auspices of the Peking General Chamber of Commerce and the Banking Corporation, yesterday, a dinner was given to the press representatives of the whole country, at which it was announced … The North-China HeraldThe Council's DilemmaIt is difficult to recall any instance of the Municipal Council being presented with two opposing petitions like those published in this week's Gazette, for and against. the widening of the Bund roadway and in the circum… The North-China HeraldRice Shops and a StrikeJune 23. Grave possibilities have arisen' from the Municipal Council's decision to license rice shops. Following upon the recent protests submitted to the Council, the dealers in rice have' met and resolved upon a policy… The North-China HeraldThe Prettiest Jockey Costumein England Which fair Turfite has the prettiest racing colours? Probably in the past a genera] vote would have gone in favour, of the turquoise and fawn hoops, turquoise cap of "My. Jersey," the assumed name which faintl… The North-China HeraldThe Shanghai MintSufficient progress has now been made with the Shanghai Mint scheme to admit of some details being published. 1t will be situated over the Soochow Creek (in Chapei), roughly opposite the north end of Gordon Road. Plams f… The North-China HeraldSome Useful HintsDrawine a Cork, To avoid breaking a cork in getting it out from the neck of a bottle in which it has stuck, the cork should first be pressed very slightly into the neck before any attempt is made to pull it out. A cork b…
