The Archive
Saturday, 28 October 1922
The North-China HeraldA Match MonopolyThe news that the Cabinet in Peking is considering the introduction of a government monopoly matches suggests that some extraordinarily evil genius is at work there dictating policy. No doubt it would mean extra revenue … The North-China HeraldWhat Home to Go toWitness went on to say that Dr. Martin also objected to Mrs. Pate going to the Victoria Nursing Home, saying that the nurses there were not trained—they were not trained according to his idea of training, and the food th… The North-China HeraldThe Anniversary of the RepublicThere is another dust cloud—this time chased by a swiftly driven automobile carrying an official coming from a visit to the Foreign Office. Perhaps he has only been there for a chat and a cup of tea with a friend, for to… The North-China HeraldInterpretation of Business ContractChinese Awarded $240,000 Damages against an American Corporation In the United States Court for China on Wednesday, his Honour Judge Lobingier delivered judg ment in the case of Chin Hsing-hun v. the Shippers Commercial … From A Correspondent, Manchester · North-China HeraldSome Features of the Recent Sessions at SouthportManchester, Sept. 11 The sensational reverses suffered by the better-known trade unions in the industrial disputes of the past year have created more public interest than usual in the! annual Trade Union Congress, which … By Rodney Gilbert · North-China HeraldThe British Loan to CantonPeking, Oct. 19. Some details of the much discussed British loan to Chen Chiung-ming are available here which ought to serve to clear the atmosphere. It has been suspected here that it was a renewal of the Cassell mining… The North-China HeraldThe Guardian of the LawThere is an American lady in a ricsha going towards the gate, and her too enthusiastic coolie runs over @ policeman's toe. The policeman is very: angry, and smarting with the pain he grabs the coolie and will not let go.… From Reuters · North-China HeraldWireless Telegraphy in ChinaU. S. Telegraph Co.'s Contract: Four Stations in China with Shanghai's Omnipotent New York, Sept. 22. Announcement was made yesterday that a new corporation would be formed soon to take over the $13,000,000 contract rece… The North-China HeraldThe Repayment of CreditorsWhat will these proposals We shall offer to all our creditors payment by means of bonds redeemable in 2% years but carrying no Is that likely to prove acceptable to your creditors?—Certainly not, but, as you probably kno… The North-China HeraldThe Slackers of ShanghaiNow let us bring "within the sweep of this wholesome law our social life out here. There are various associations in this city who live in the strength of this law, dozens of societies for promoting the common welfare in… From Reuters · North-China HeraldBanque Industrielle AffairsSino-French Agreement: Boxer Indemnity for Redemption of Bonds and Interest Paris, Oct. 23. Copies of the Bill approving the Sino-French agreement with regard to the Banque Industrielle de Chine concluded at Peking on Ju… The North-China HeraldFriendship for Pope Leo XiiiProbably little is known by the general public of the friendly trusting relationship that existed between me and Pope Leo XIII. A prelate who was} close to him told me later that I had won the confidence of the Pope on m… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldThe Scriptures and the Coming WarTo the Editor of the "Nortu-Cura Dainty News." Sm,—Mr. C. H. Coates, in his letters of September 22 and October 15, speaks of the "human improbability? of dangerous aggressive action in the coming conflict petween the na… The North-China HeraldProcedure with Regard to SecurityOn and after November 1, 1922, the following rules with regard to security in civil cases will be substituted for those at present in force =—Upon the filing. of a civil petition, a summons to answer only sLall be served… The North-China HeraldNew Goal of German YouthAnother thing that struck me, in addition to the one-sidedness of the education in the schools, was the tendency among. youths planning their careers in those days to tun their attention to becoming Gevernment officials,… The North-China HeraldBiological Studies and Their ResultsMan's Gain in Health and Food Supplies: Insects who Assist Human Efforts A large gathering of members of the Union Church Liierary) and Social Guild listened to a very interesting lecture in the Union Church Hall, on Wed… From Our own Correspondent, Chefoo · North-China HeraldRepublican Fete in ChefooFifty-four trade guilds and practically every Chinese school in: Chefoo participated in the celebrations to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the Republic in China. We are accustomed to big Chinese processio… The North-China HeraldA Common Fund SchemeThe most important controversial item on the agenda was a resolution to give enormously increased powers to the present General Council of the Congress. This council of 32 members has at present very limited powers. Ever… By Rodney Gilbert · North-China HeraldAn Unproved LibelPeking, Oct. 19. The result of the elections in the Senate has been a great surprise to the laity. It was not generally supposed in the first place that Mi. Wang Chia-hsiang had. much chance of re-election as Speaker, wh… The North-China HeraldThe Unionists inOct. 28. Ir is a topsy-tury world in which the Unionists are Seen erying for surcease from grandiose schemes, a time of quietness, abjuration of big responsibilities and, by inference, accusing the Liberals of jingoism Y… The North-China HeraldSpecial Qualifications NeededMr. Fessenden, in introducing ihe speakers of the evening, said ihat he had practised before all the judges of the U. S Court and could therefore realize some of the difficulties which confronted the Judge of their Court… The North-China HeraldUrchins on the WarpathSympathy, if not, positive admiration, for the urchins of Hankow will be aroused in the breast of the man who recalls the days when he smoked odd bits of a cane chair or tea leaves. A meeting of some anti-cigarette leagu… The North-China HeraldRemarkable Absence of CrimeRobbery and crime are of almost daily ocevrrence in the well ordered colony of Hongkong, but not so in this cosmopolitan capital. Beside the ordinary police, who are no better or worse than the slouching individuals you … The North-China HeraldBritish Loan to CantonCanton, Oct. 26. The "Canton Times" states that ie has been confirmed that a municipal loan for Canton was signed on September 23 to the amount of £2,000,000, with interest at seven and a half per cent. The price of issu… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Munitions ScandalTokio, Oct. 20. Major Hara, who was committed for trial by a court-martial for neglect in connexion with the disappearance of Czecho-Slovak arms stored in Vladivostok, was to-day sentenced to a year and a half's imprison… From Reuters · North-China HeraldChina's Need of EnglishLondon, Oct. 19. Dr. Fong See of Shanghai, interviewed in London, dwelt on the inestimable service his fellow countrymen could render to China by learning English. Alternatively they could benefit by obtaining an insight… The North-China HeraldThe Weihsien Motor RoadThe motors are running from Weihsien up to within two days "f Chefoo. It is thought by the end of the year the road will be completed to here. If the cars are maintained and the road kept in good repair, there is every p… The North-China HeraldAdmiral Sir Alexander American Chambers of Duff CommerceAnother notable departure yester! day was that. of Rear-Admiral Alexander Duff, who is returning after having completed the usual term of office as Commander-in-Chief on the China Station. His command has been an extreme… The North-China HeraldClubs and SocietiesMr. R. Grimshaw presided at the] annual general meeting of the Shanghai Football Club, held at the Rowing Club on Tuesday. About 30 members were present. The report and statement of accounts for the 1921-22 season, prese… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Regulation of TrafficParis streets are so-called only by courtesy; they should be called canyons; and the traffic can only be designated by the name of rapist Our last Prefect wore himself to death devising means for quelling the individuali… The North-China HeraldUnbound by the PastYou have just stated that the Societe Francaise de Gerance will act as an independent company. Do you mean to say that it will not be held responsible for the former liabilities of the Banque Industrielle?—The Societe Fr… The North-China HeraldThe Turk RepudiatesThe prediction we ventured to make on September 29 last that the Kemalists would repudiate all #he debts and undertakings of previous, Turkish administrations as soon as they possibly could promises to be fulfilled even … The North-China HeraldA Good TimeShe intended to have a good time, and by 'a good time" she explained that she meant plenty of bridge, dancing and shows and whatever else she liked. When she spoke so frankly she knew she spoke for a crowd others, They d… The North-China HeraldInfluences at WorkEngine-drivers have often declared their. watches kept excellent time while on a regular route. But once a new route was being worked, the accuracy of their watches suffered until accustomed to the change, while a man wh… The North-China HeraldAn Appeal for the MuseumFinally, there was the education-a! side and Mr. Sowerby showed that, by encouraging children in their own little researches, there was developed in them the power of observation and they were helped to learn a lot of fa… From Our own Correspondent · North-China HeraldThe Delay of the Empress of AustraliaA week ago to-day the Empress of Australia sailed for the Orient. She is here again to-day. So are hex passengers. At least some are here and some in Victoria but with this letter many of the passengers will leave Jater … The North-China HeraldThe Cost of Evasion"But perhaps she is worldly-wise. No, not even so. For the world that God set us in is not summed up in sensations and excitements. These kill our interest in the finer world.- that is known to our sensibilities and intu… From Reuters · North-China HeraldJapanese Evacuation of SiberiaVladivostok, Oct. 25. The Japanese evacuation was completed to-day and the Chita troops entered the town. The strike has terminated. Perfect order prevails and there have been no unpleasant incidents. The Chita troops cr… The North-China HeraldPresentation to MrA very pleasing function took place on Wednesday at noon at the house of Mr. S. Barton, o.m.c., H. M. Consul-General, when Sir Beilby Alston, K.c.a.a., His Majesty's Minister, presented to Mr. E. T. Rivero, the head ship… The North-China HeraldA Paoshan Land DisputeCourt over an Alleged £ncroachment A piece of land in Paoshan, registered in the U. (consulate, was the subject of an actin. heard in H. M. Supreme Court on Tuesday before his Honour Judge Grain. The plaintiff was Mr. F.…
