The Archive
Saturday, 2 May 1925
The North-China HeraldCelebrated Shanghai Case RecalledCommenting on the manner in which accused gave his evidence, Mr, Newman suggested that the jury must have been favourably impressed. He did not make a good witness, Very few truthful witnesses did, But instead of saying … The North-China HeraldSuch a Place as Hell"Such sights and sounds as we get these days make one realize that, there is such a place as hell. "An officer has just been in to ask us to take in 18 wounded from fa place ten li away from the city. Our Chinese childre… The North-China HeraldHis Lordship's SummingIn summing up, his Lordship said that whatever facts emerged from the case there was no doubt that at Nanziang the police did fall upon a forgers' nest. Forgery of bank notes was a very serious crime, and the seriousness… The North-China HeraldKentwell and the InformerThe jury need not concern themselves, his Lordship continued, with the number of people who might be guilty, the sole question for them being whether or not Kentwell was in the way suggested. The informer gave correct. i… The North-China HeraldA Corps Athletic MeetingOne of the methods used to popularize Volunteoring here has been the encouraging of esprit de corps through the arrangement of sports fixtures in which the H.V.D.C. have entered as a distinctive unit. Now there is to be … The North-China HeraldOfficial Reception On Thursday afternoon, the LivingBuddha was the guest of honour at a reception given by the local officials, local organizations and th Shanghai Buddhist Association at the home of Mr. Fan Hui-chun, former District Magistrate of Shanghai, The reception … The North-China HeraldStitt and A, Brooke SmithOn behalf of members of the Association in Shanghai, Mr. A. Glear expressed their gratitude to the Chairman for the splendid services he had rendered the association, The Chairman, in thanking those present for this cord… The North-China HeraldMay Day in ChinaMay 2. European countries, May the First has been used as a day for demonstrations on the part of labourers for many years. The industrial classes their. efforts to improve their Jeconomie and social conditions utilize t… The North-China HeraldVon Hindenburg as PresidentApril 29, Txose who believe that nothing breeds bad blood like suspicion will see with relief that foreign opinion generally takes the election of Marshal von Hindenburg calmly. One or two New York papers are pessimistic… From Reuters · North-China HeraldRecruiting by Soviet in ShanghaiOver 200 Men Sent to Subsidised Whampoa Academy Canton (despatched from Hongkong) Apr. 18. Another batch of more than 200 recruits for the Military Academy Jat Whampoa, an institution subsidized by the Soviet Mission to … The North-China HeraldDangers and DifficultiesOf course, this did not work for long, Chinese have never trusted teach other, and because he had to stand security for his fellow merchants, many a Chinese of capital was disinclined to join in. He knew that mo power on… The North-China HeraldIn the PresenceHere we were served with tea, but presently a number of red robed high priests arrived to lead us to the audience, and we continued up the avenue to the doorway fronting ite extremity, Entering the vesta~ pule we were ta… The North-China HeraldThe Soldiers' Misrule on RailwaysRailways—Amongst the worst features of the war has been the commandeering of railroads and their equipment: and the practically complete stoppage of railway traffic. Tt is natural that in warfare an army will seck whatev… The North-China HeraldThe Gold StandardMay CONCURRENTLY—with Mr. Churchill's exposition of the provisions of the Budget, important financial operations are Jannounced in the United States which, if carried through in their entirety, will mean a loan jof rough… The North-China HeraldDeparture of MrAmong those sailing by the P. & 0. S, Macedonia on Monday, perhaps saying good-bye to Shanghai for good, were Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brankston. Mr, Brankston is the well known managing director of the New Engineering & Shipb… The North-China HeraldThe Ezra Opium ProsecutionFinding by Mixed Cou: Ezra a Turkish Subject and Court Therefore Competent to Hear Case: Attempt by Complainant's Counsel to Withdraw 'The- Centon Road opium ease tock a sensational turn in the Mixed Court on Friday last… The North-China HeraldSubstantial Security AskedMr, Sellett—If the Court please, in view of the extraordinary action on the part of the complainants, ask that they both be ordered to find substantial security. As a matter of fact, I do not think they can withdraw from… The North-China HeraldBig Opium ConsignmentWe learn from a usually rel source that another huge consignment of opium has been brought into Shanghai, and landed in Chin-territory in the vicinity of the Arsenal. The consignment consists of some 00 boxes, among whic… The North-China HeraldIn the Battle for the Close Guarded Nanning ChiefTerrible Experience of Missionaries Shut Up Between Peking's Roads Barred by Lines of Troops When Tuan Rides Opposing Armies to Conference now A HONGKONG ComtesronoeNt From Our OwN ComnssroNDeNT, Hongkong, Apr. 23. Pekin… The North-China HeraldRomantic San Francisco But the San Franciscan, like theShanghailander, hardly notices how rapid is the development. The old timer, here, will look up at a skyscraper and tell you how such and such a building stood there in the earthquake and subsequent fire of 1906; how such… The North-China HeraldChina Association MeetingApril 26, It is a pity that valedictions: have to come last, Many of our Chinese readers may not get as far as Mr. E, F. Mackay's closing paragraph at the China Assoc tion meeting and may thus mii the genuine feeling of … The North-China HeraldDefendant His Honour Judge Sir SkinnerTurner gave judgment in the Supreme Court on Tuesday in the case of Messrs. G. N. Marshall W. H. Reeves, which was a claim for lighterage of' the str. Galato December, 1923. Plaintiff' claim for Tls. 1,437 was allowed, w… The North-China HeraldFine Medical CollegeThe annual report of the Hangchow Hos} ical Train ing College in connexion with the M. S. gives some idea as to the progress which is being made by this institution, The Hospital now has reached its 44th year of work in … The North-China HeraldNot An ExpertTsu Meng-yung, who described himself as an accountant on a river steamer, gave evidence that he had known Daung for a long time and Kentwell since July last, first meetig the latter at 200 Warren Road. When asked to go t… The North-China HeraldFarmers Good MastersThe farmers in this district treat] their farm hands well. It cannot said here that their only holiday is at New Year's time, for it is the custom of this district that all farm labourers have two days off every month, t… The North-China HeraldStatement by Dr. FischerWhen the case was called, Dr. Fischer stated that since the las hearing many important document Kad com; into his possession with regard to the nationality of his client, Mr. N. E. B, Ezra. ed permission to read certain … The North-China HeraldTariff Conference and TaxesApril 28. Tue settlement of the gold franc issue assures the calling of the conference for the revision lof China's Customs tariff in acleordance with the provisions of ithe Washington Agreement, As soon as France ratifi… The North-China HeraldBring and BuyOriginal and Successful Sale a: Union Church in Aid of Organ Repair The "Bring and Buy" Sale of the Union Church, Ladies. Society held on Saturday afternoon was a great Jsuccess not only in a money. way Dut also in the m… The North-China HeraldGreatly Improved ProspectsThere seems to be every prospect afta continuance of the present 5 proved price of rubber and if this realized it should be possible to ar. interim dividend later on. T spoke last year vf the great benefit the restrictio… The North-China HeraldSirens to Take Armed RobbersNew Device Tested Municipal officials tested the new siren installed at the corner of Foochow and Kuangsi Roads on Monday at nine pin. The system in its more complete stages will consist of several new departures in crim… The North-China HeraldAn Exhibition of Western ArtRemarkable Display in P. & 0. Bank Building: Large Range of Subjects and Styles "ell aa represe The Train Draws in The station was lined with Fengtien soldiers, many of whom were armed with hand machine-guns, members of … The North-China HeraldVolunteer Corps of HongkongAn Efficient Body: Rapid Growth Following New Administrative Methods From Our Owx Connesroxoewr, Hongkong, Apr. 20. 'The new General Officer Commanding the Forces in China, Major-General ©, C. Luard, who is shortly to in… The North-China HeraldShanghai: Echoes of the PastFrom Ovr Own San Francisco, Mar. 81. Dr. Wu Ting-fang, with ghat gentle felicity of speech that made him a great favourite in. th country during the whole of his ong official career, "once of this Eastbay region (that is… The North-China HeraldLife Generally QuietThe event of the most importance in the eyes of the month has been the rai ang, the commander of the show troops here, to the rank lof a Si Lin, (General) to command 'a mixed brigade. They have opened a military school i… The North-China HeraldSpecial Hearing OrderedThe Assessor—The Court cannot force you to proceed—we cannot; compel you to open your mouth, but the Court records its surprise that you are not ready to proceed. I think we must remand the case for special hearing Mr. S… The North-China HeraldThe translator, Mr. George KinLeung, has shown much skill in handling the English versi¢n of the Rev. Mandju's work, which has taken the Chinese by' storm. The narrative is not as well done as could be wished, and there is a lack of proportion: too m… The North-China HeraldProspects of Final HonoursOnly three teams are left in the running for First Division honours this season, with Huddersfield Town the safest' bet. The holders have }56 points and 2 games to play; [West Bromwich Albion 55 points and 1 game to play… The North-China HeraldChinese Flight from VesselAs: write the police are busy ities at the vessel's berth, The skipper of the President Harrison reported the matter the day before the vessel was due to may cost the ship a thousand dollars head—which is the amount of t… From Reuters · North-China HeraldAnzac Day in LondonVast and Reverent Crowds About the Cenotaph London, Apr. 25. Remarkable scenes took place to-gay at the Cenotaph. The High Commissioners had to struggle with a vast crowd, wreaths on the occasion of Anzac Day. Thousands … The North-China HeraldAlleged Private GrudgeYou yourself have been arrested? Yes, on account of some private grudge. One of the witnesses has suggested that you were one of a party of men engaged in making these notes—Can you tell me the name of the witness Had yo…
