The Archive
Saturday, 16 May 1925
From Reuters · North-China HeraldNew Reconstruction Loan for TokyoTokyo, May 12. greatly pleased their Majesties and the little three-sen stamp, printed 25 years ago and the property of. a humble clerk in one of Japan's colonies, earned the singular distinction' of being the first gift… The North-China HeraldSoviet Policy to the PowersOlive Branches to Poland and Gt. Britain But Red Propaganda Cannot be Stopped Moscow, May 16. Reviewing the foreign situation the Soviet Congress, Comrade [Chicherin foreshadowed that there would be no new development in… The North-China HeraldExpected Heavy ReinforcementReports from a reliable course in Lungchow tells of the arrival of reinforcement from Yunnan and of the expected arrival of 10,000 new troops in a short time. Ty is reported that 10,000 unarm-Yunnanese will through Tonki… The North-China HeraldCarriage Dripping with BloodWhen the firing ceased we fenued forth, to find our friends safe and sound. The passenger carriages had apparently not been struck by bullets. The cars occupied by the robbers, so called, were a shambles, and were riddle… The North-China HeraldMore Constantinople OpiumAnother report states that 200 eases have been landed near the Arsenal and 500 new chests are on. their way from Constantinople. It! is reported that there are 4,000 in Shantung and near Tien-in awaiting transport to Sha… The North-China HeraldWomen Wailing Over DeadThe day the battle ceased, one tthe bolder spirits among the women ventured out and made her way round the city to the North Gate, She came back weeping. bitterly. The sights and smells were beyond description—everywhere… The North-China HeraldGen, Wong's Army in FlightOn April 18 the Yunnanese soldiers rushed out of the city and put! General Wong's army to fight, The unhappy population crawled out of their hiding places to breath the fresh air once more! Provision is end wounded. Lung… From Reuters · North-China HeraldHis Majesty's AddressThe King, in the courte of his speech, referred to the wise and patriotic step in continuing for an-Jother year what could rightly be described as a University of Empire. His Majesty declared that the exhibition was a su… The North-China HeraldEnter Yunnanese MercenariesRealizing the seriousness of the situation Generals Li and Wang, accepted the proffered assistance of (the Kuangtung Yunnanese under Fan Shek-shan, In a few day these new allies began to pour into the province through Wu… The North-China HeraldArms Smuggling CaseAfter having previously refused to submit to the jurisdiction of H. 'MIN, Police Court an Afghan named: Mogul, charged with smuggling. into Shanghai a revolver, a pistol and 50 rounds of ammunition, surprised the Mixed. … The North-China HeraldMotive for the SlaughterThe whole trouble seems to have been that the victims preferred Join up with Mi Chen-piao, who commands the old I-Chuin brought back, from the Jehol territories and now. stationed between Kaifeng and Chengchow, rather th… The North-China HeraldEach for HimselfAs we watch the passengers and their ways, we learn that it is not only the soldier that likes. to make himself comfortable at the expense of his fellows. It is the common way, and everyone does it. Given a few feet of s… The North-China HeraldCol. Chang's Defencehas vigorously denied that the sale of opium is going on the protection of the military and Dolice authorities and that they are receiving "'squeeze" to the extent of '$250,000 monthly from the opium combines. He states … The North-China HeraldThe Duke of York's AddressThe opening of the Exhibition saluted by a salvo of 21 guns aeroplanes viroling above, while, multaneously, the Duke of York ut a telegram to the Prince of ales announcing the event. The rain ceased just before the ciyal… The North-China HeraldOpium Suppression in the Monopoly StatesSmuggling of Chinese Opium into other Eastern Countries: China the Stumbling Block to all Reform Prom THE DereRwAtionat, As 0 many wiiters on the antiopium problem in Europe, America and China are denouncing the inabilit… The North-China HeraldReception by Prince RegentYesterday morning at 10 o'cl>: the new Russian Ambassador was formally received by the Prince Regent and the Empress: ceremony prior to Comrade setting out for the Palace were hho was received is worthy of mextion, in th… The North-China HeraldFamous Temples Now BarracksFrom Ove OWN ConnesronDENT, Chengtu, Sze, Apr. 25, "Peace at any price," yes, but what is the price? Villages, market towns and cities, crammed full to supply one hundred, two hundred bushels of rice daily, gentry taxed … The North-China HeraldExport of Arms Convention/Man-of-War and Aeroplanes Not Included: Publicity Being Already Assured London, May 14, In the House of Commons to-day, replying to a question concerning [the British amendment at the Arms Conference to exclude warships… The North-China HeraldSlavery in ChinaEfforts by League of Nations Urged in House of Lords London, May 13, In the House of Lords to-day, in the course of a lengthy debate' Savery initiated by Lord Buxe ton, who drew attention slavery in Africa and in the Far… The North-China HeraldBroadening the Basis of TaxationLondon, May 11. In the House of Commons to-day. replying to Commander Bellairs (Conservative), with reference to artificial silk Lt.-Col. Walter Guinness, Fin Secretary the Treasury, said that mercerized jeotton and cott… The North-China HeraldA Chinese Emotional ActressGinling College Student's Outstanding Performance Faow Our Own Conueseonoent, Nanking, May 8. The dramatic section of the Literary Society of Ginling Colle gave its first performance on this evening. The speech of welcom… The North-China HeraldConsul for the NetherlandsA communication from Mr. HM. Groenman, informs. the Council that, with effect from May 1, he has! assumed charge of the Netherlands Consulate General. my expectation you could count on. my full ce-operation with the loca… The North-China HeraldNew Aeroplane BombParis, May 16. A. communique from Rabat states that the French losses in dislodging the tribesmen from Bibane Range yesterday were small. General Colombat's column continues the cleaning up of the Bibane region while Gen… From Reuters · North-China HeraldBlue Star ShipbuildingImportant Contract Secured by British Yards London, May 155. the result of prolonged negoti lations, a contract' worth £2,200, 1000, for the construction of eigh refrigerator vessels for the Blue Star Line, has been awar… The North-China HeraldAnother Batch of Armed RobbersExemplary Sentences at Mixed Court: Assessor's Comment on Torture Story Zee Zang-kung was charged at the Mixed Court on Friday last week before Messrs. Whitamore and Loh with being in unlawfab possession of a 82 automati… From Reuters · North-China HeraldShowing the Flag to the EmpireWhy the British Navy Should Pay More Frequent Visits to the Dominions London, May 13. In the House of Commons to-day, Rear-Admiral Beamish (Conservative) asked for particulars of the {forthcoming cruise of the American b… The North-China HeraldTsingtao Cotton Mill Strike ClosedTsingtao, May 9. The cot mill strike was settled this morning after three weeks of idleness of 10,00 operatives. According to the terms of settlement the mill owners promise: better general treatment, increased wages for… The North-China HeraldComrade Kopp in JapanSoviet Policy of Dividing Manchuria into Spheres of Influence nom Ove Owx Connesrowoent, Tokyo, May 6. That South Manchuria should be regarded as Japan's sphere of influence where sh2 may be permitted to proceed with her… The North-China HeraldRiver Outrages Off NantaoForeign. Boats Fired on by Chinese Gunboat: One Foreigner Shot Through the Thigh Shortly after nightfall on Satur-/the gunboats in the dark. As soon day a foreign houseboat was fired|as the firing ceased, shops re-on by … The North-China HeraldForty Opium Shops in City"More Revelations Concerning Protection Afforded Combine by Authorities Most of the Chinese newspapers are devoting columns to the campaign against the smuggling and open sale of opium. in Chinese territory under officia… The North-China HeraldClosely in TouchSeveral chats with the new Minister have convinced your cor- A writing-table from Gad's Hill Place was also sold, photographs of the articles being inscribed, "Mrs. Hulkes, with best love' from Georgina Hogarth," and "Mr… The North-China HeraldGoing to the Fountain Head"Nothing seems to be known Japan about Soviet Russip," said Comrade Kopp. "Japan should seck her information regarding Russia from Russian sources! Suppose Russia sought information regarding your land from sources hosti… The North-China HeraldThe Geneva Arms ConferenceMen-of: War and Aeroplanes lowed for Export: Anxiety of Russia's Neighbours Geneva, May 12. The Technical Committee of the Arms Corfference to-day adopted the British proposal to exclude mien-of-war and aeroplanes from t… The North-China HeraldMeeting of Two Champions'The series of interport games ranged by the Club Lusitano was brought to lose on Monday with match of 1,000 up between J. A. Osmund (the Hongkong champion) and R. C.K, Johnson, the holder the Shanghai title.' The game a… The North-China HeraldIssues of CapitalDuring the past month, there have been only a few issues of out standing importance. Among them may be mentioned £822,000 Gover ment of Newfoundland 5 per cent. bends to bearer 1949, at 100: £1,250,000 Bengal and North W… The North-China HeraldFoster Homes in the HighlandsMuch hus been said and written lately of the depopulation of the Highland and Islands, for, as everyone knows, nothing is harder than to rebuild' @ peasantry. The crofter life will rarely be taken Ly those in whom the cr… The North-China HeraldAt Cambridge the University beatSusvex by 40) runs. Cambridge made 98 (Cox taking 6 wickets for 89) and 197. Sussex veered 80 and 175 (Jagger taking 5 for 40), The match at Oxford between the University. ant Laneashive was sawn. Oxford scored 126 (Park… The North-China HeraldA New PlayMaurice Donnay has been Living upon his laurels so long that his comedy "Un Homme Leger" just produced at the Theatre de Etoile, a new and attractive playhouse in the Champs Elysees, is quite an event. The play is a new … The North-China HeraldWhere the Factories AreIn the Atlantic frontage the value of manufactures produced in 1900 was 6} billion dollars, in 1914 some 324 in 1921 224 billions, the figures being of course round numbers. The second area—the Mississippi Valley—turned … The North-China HeraldFurther Serious Fires in JapanTokyo, May 13. A fire that broke out early this morning in Kamagaya Town, iiduma Prefecture, burnt down 100 houses, creating more than 10 ther fire also broke me time in Asakusa ing upwards of 100 houses to aches.—Easter…
