The Archive
Saturday, 30 May 1925
The North-China HeraldThe Chihli Oil Tax ProjectMay 26. THE proposal of the authorities of Chihli province to levy a ten per cent. tax on all kerosene, gasoline ete. entering the province as from July 1 next cannot fail to attract wide attention, as another example of… The North-China HeraldIn Separation CaseFathers Entitled to Custody of Female Children E, G. Morgan appeared before Judge Sir Skinner Turner on Thurs-Way-as defendant in an action brought by his wife, 0. C. Morgan, for arrears of maintenance under 2 separation… The North-China HeraldShanghai's Bolshevist UniversityMr, Maitland, for the police, state ed that Japanese interests were concerned and the pamphlets would show it. He would oppose bail. The damage caused as a result of the trouble stirred up by these people had to be stopp… The North-China HeraldJapanese First to FireMr. Covey stated that the! Japanese opened fire first on the! mill hands. The Assessor—Is that because they like to shoot _people?—Mr. Covey—I don't know the cause. The Assessor—If you read the pamphlet you will see the … The North-China HeraldA Reduction of Capital?We have given careful thought to the prospects of our company and to try and form some idea of what, the future holds in store. It seems to us that we are approaching the point where we should seriously consider whether … From Reuters · North-China HeraldAttack on Moros in PhilippinesManila, May 28. Following the expiration of an ultimatum the Constabulary under Major Orville M. Johnston, atta fed Sultan 8. A. Raya, the dis affected Mohammedan leader of Lanao, who has been holding the fort for many w… The North-China HeraldChinese Successes AbroadMay 25. Most Chinese have an impression that there are a vast number of foreigners in China who are exploiting the country to the detriment of the nat sons of the soil, where: ese abroad are few in number and but a feebl… The North-China HeraldA Fair ValleyWo started down the wide and fertile cradle of the Tao river for} some two "hours before turning [south-westward into the beauties of the lower 'Pa-I-Kah valley. This is, the direct highway into the granite fortresses of… The North-China HeraldNo Negligence by DefendantAfter hearing Mr. Priestwood, for the defence, and Mr. Badeley, Lordship, in giving his decision, observed that everything that could possibly be said on behalf of: plain-Gift had been said. He was not, satisfied that th… The North-China HeraldEditor in CourtIndecent Article in the "Light:" Chinese Journalist Fined $25 The editor of a small Chinese news-sheet called the "Light," Wong Pau-yi, was charged at the Mixed Court on Friday last with publishing an indecent article in… The North-China HeraldOpium Cargo Landed at WoosungReturn to Peking of Govt. vestigator in Local Opium Trafficking A large consignment of opium was landed at Woosung on Monday hight and immediately removed to, 'a "certain foreign built house" in Paoshan Road. Whether thi… The North-China HeraldLife a Leisurely AdairNo one is ever busy in Choni and those seen in the street casually stroll on whatever errand may have falled them out or are casually Strolfing home again while pausing to "pass the time of day" with compound. The Prince… From Reuters · North-China HeraldAttempted Assassination Flight in JapanTokyo, May 24. The newspaper "Asahi" cos that the flight of Jay aviators to Europe, under the aus pices of this newspaper, has been postponed till July owing to difficulty in obtaining formal Soviet permission for touchi… The North-China HeraldA Large Mass of OpinionsIn connexion with the fortheoming annual meeting of the Women's Chriscian Temperance Union a pamphlet has been issued entitled "Why use alcohol in the Orient". Tu view] of the general interest of this topic we publish it… The North-China HeraldKuomintang Alliance with BolshevismOnly Russia Deserving Name of Equal Partner: Refusal to Ca-operate with Tuan Canton, May 26. Following the plenary session of the Central Executive Committee of the Kuomintang to hear the report of Mr. Wong Shing-wei, th… The North-China HeraldSacrificed Health to DutyTwelve months ago, Inspector! Chou was in good health, but he sacrificed his health for duty, and the result was rapid consumption He died within a few hours of Iearning of the death, a little over two weeks ago, of his … The North-China HeraldStrike Leader and YoungMen Charged The Japanese mill strike continues, "several thousands of operatives remaining out, though it expected that many of them will ralurn te work when the damaged machinery has been made good. On Sunday afternoon … The North-China HeraldNo Use for Compass in a CreekMr. Shepherd, recalled, said that Captain Hansen did certain work on the houseboat, and for all of this. he had been paid. As to the work. in question, witness had never seen never worried about it, A Jcompuss was not ne… The North-China HeraldAction After PrayerHis eye will soon see nothing, the vision of ing."is content to repeat daily the prayer "Thy will the done in earth," and fails to translate the prayer into action, The heavenly vision is meant for more than a comfort or… The North-China HeraldA Peking WeddingHutung, Peking, wa: the scene of] can Commercial "Attache's office was married to Mr. Ronald Sharp of Peking. There had been a previous ceremony at the British Consulate at 10.30 in the morning at which the Americar Cons… The North-China HeraldFrench Municipal LoanThe Issue of Tls. 1,200,000 Monday was the opening day for public subscription for debentures Aesuod by the. French Municipal Council to the amount of Tir. 1,200,000 bearing interest at Gb po: cent. per annum. This is th… From Reuters · North-China HeraldInternational Eight Hours DayGeneva Delegates' Disappointment at Delay in Ratifying Washington Convention Geneva, May 25, The International Labour Conference to-day discussed a report of the Director of the International Labour Bureau, 'M. Tschoffen… The North-China HeraldCertain Uses for AlcoholThe only use for alcohol is in a stove. *An alcohol rub.' "In cases of threatened heart] failure' sinfectant for hands." san antiseptic for surgery." As a medicine for definite] pathological or functional disorders. 'Use… The North-China HeraldMandate: Judgment ReservedAn important drug ease was heard by Dr. F. Ramondino (Italian Assessor) and Mr. Zau Dzu-wa (Magistrate) at the Mixed Court on Tuesday when four Chinese were charged with keeping drugs for sale contrary to Presidential Ma… The North-China HeraldPistols Under PillowChinese Suspected of Complicity in Murder of Detective Six men and. a women were charged atthe "Mixed Court, en Monday with being in pos-cession of two automatic pistols jond 200 rounds of ammunition and further with bei… The North-China HeraldTarcsmay PANEL Magnolia, Peach and Tree PeonyBut allowing all due weight to such considerations, it is, I think, surprising how nearly akin to the finest European feeling is that which inspires the great creative art of China, Chinese art appealed to Western nation… The North-China HeraldPolice Enemies of Our NationWitness denied that prior to take ing out the summons he had had a jon with a party of Sikhs in ie Garden, when one of aid, "We will bring an action in the British Court and! will get money from the Gurdwara to He had ha… The North-China HeraldPoison in the TropicsAlcohol ay a beverage in the tropics is POISON. Used externally it is splendid, People who drink in the Orient: are greatly endangered." Alcohol is the bane of the foreign. Vasiness man in the Orient Alcohol is the curse… The North-China HeraldChang Going to PekingPeking, May 24, According to Chinese papers pr parations are being made for the expected arrival here of Marshal Chang Tso-lin and his Staff within the next few days, It is stated that when he wus Peking the other day Ge… The North-China HeraldHonan Soon Free of PoppyBy Dint of Gathering the Large Harvest Now to Be Seen "The material results alone far exceed the most sanguine expectations of those who instigated the expedition, Those who have seen the collections have marvelled at th… From Reuters · North-China HeraldOpium in IndiaCultivation and Export Figures London, May 25, The Earl of Winterton (Under-Secretary for India), replying to Mr, E. T. Campbell (Conservative), stated that in 1922 the areas under poppy cultivation in British India and … The North-China HeraldBolshevist Youths in CourtSix young Chinese (one only 13 sears old) students, were also charged at the Mixed " Court with carrying banners in the Settlement and distributing pamphlets ealculsted to aggregate disaffection among the employees of th… The North-China HeraldAlexandria, Capetown, Rio[Zaneiro, Buenos Aires and Valparjaiso were informed of Manna's win 115 seconds after the result was signalled from the winning post; Bombay and Durban had the news 30 seconds; Adelaide, Hongkong and Zanzibar in 60 secon… The North-China HeraldEvidence of Yang 87% Zung(accused), aged 18, of Szechuen, student, Shanghai University. (Examined by Mr," Ho Foi.) Q—What is your Tine of study? A—Chinese literature, Q—How many of you came out jon Saturday together? A—G of us, 3 girls and 3 boy… The North-China HeraldNell Kenyon and Scots StoriesMr. Neil Kenyon, the comedian, writing in an English newspaper on "Those Tales About Us," says most stories about Scotsmen originate with Scotsmen, many of the' best emanating from' the Glasgow Stock Exchange. The comedi… The North-China HeraldOf Doubtful ValueIn tropical countries where there is a sudden fall of temperature at sundown, I'am not sure when ther whisky at that time is not beneficial in preventing a chill and an attack of malaria in those already having the paras… The North-China HeraldThe Dollar Doss Housethe Editor of the "NorrH-Cuixa DAILY News." Sim—I am in entire agreement: with John Willie's letter as far Mr. Lockhart's uncalled for abuse of our American friends is ce cerned. If the Americans are able} to americanize… From Reuters · North-China HeraldSpheres of InfluenceThe militarists in Kuangtung province are readjusting their spheres of influence and remappit their hunting grounds with the people and their resources as prey. The latest proposal for regrouping includes the reunion of … The North-China HeraldSome of the CriticsSuch a ' comprehensive' Budget has naturally, produced: all sorts opinions, Industry is mise trustful as to the new burdens placed on it, Labour does not like Contributory Pensions, and it also [thinks that the new. sche… The North-China HeraldChinese Inspector of British Police ForceTientsin, May 18, An honour, which has been given to only two other men in 25 years, was accorded yesterday afternoon to Chinese Police Inspector Chou En-jung, who died two weeks ago. 'The funeral, by special permission …
