The Archive
Wednesday, 2 December 1936
The North-China HeraldTwo Countries to Confer on DefencesBerlin, Nov. 25. TAPEN and Germany have concluded an agreement directed against the Communist Internationale, according to an official announcement made this afternoon in the presence of al foreign Ambassadors, with the … From the Central News Agency · North-China HeraldChinese Press Law RevisedNanking, Nov. 27. Several important revisions to the Press Law, calculated to give more freedom to the publishing business, were passed by the Legislative Yuan ata general meeting this morning. The local police authoriti… The North-China HeraldSterilization for JapanAction Likely Against All Mentally Unfit Tokyo, Nov. 25. The Home Office is framing a bill for the sterilization of the mentally unfit, 'This action is being taken because an investigation, made in ce-operation with the … The North-China HeraldThe Mandated IslandsIt the mandated islands inthe Pacitle are referred to in the German-Japanese agreement to oppose Bolshevism, as hag been hinted in Use cables, itis probable that the references do no more than acknowledge the status quo.… The North-China HeraldA British PledgeDec. 1. Mr. Anthony Eden's formal) pledge of Great Britain's support in maintenance of the integrity and independence of Belgium logically emerges from the course of events: rine" March 7 when Herr Hitler' denounced the … The North-China HeraldGreater Interest at HomeA large number of questions were discussed during the year concerning British interests in China, and mem-orenda had been prepared and forwarded (" London on many of these subjects. These were reflected in the annual rep… The North-China HeraldCivil Service on Better Footingister of Personnel Tells of Progress Made Nanking, Nov. 23. Although most of the' magistrates in Kwangtung, Kwangsi, Hunan and Hupeh have maintained a high standard of service and a clean record, not a few of them are re… From Havas · North-China HeraldSlight Stimulus for China LoansLondon, Nov. 28, 'The market for Chinese loans has received a slight stimulus from the optimism shown by Sir' Frederick Leith-Ross in an address to the Royal Empire Society, the "Statist" declares, Sir Frederick pointed … The North-China HeraldCity Starving and Epidemics InevitableLondon, Nov. 29. need of international action to mitigate the "unspeakable horrors" in Madri is urged in an appeal issued to-day by! the delegation of Bri Members of Parliament now visiting} Spain. The British delegation… The North-China HeraldPosition of WifeMe. If, A. Crickmer pleaded guilty. It was the custom of his firm to collect passports for registration depart mentally each year, he said, and he was on home leave when this happened and did.not return until August this… The North-China HeraldA Recent StrikeBefore concluding the business of this meeting, I feel most reluctant to may a few words concerning a recent strike which occurred in our mills, AS this is well known to the. public, T feel I need not now give any de-Tti… The North-China HeraldNative Goods Boom Follows Harvest20 to 30 Per Cent. Increase in Business Shanghai, Nov. 26, Asa result of the abundant harvest in various parts of the country, the Tocal native goods industry is on the upward trend. With the rise of the Durchasing power… The North-China HeraldPoisoning the Family's FoodThe long minutes limped slowly by fon leaden heels with the four men ing there silent, each with a Dbreviary in his hand, reading over to himself the prayers of his church for those about to die. At five O'clock, old Tan… The North-China HeraldStaff and Service RenderedA summary of the hospital records for this year will show the followin 10 foreign and Chinese doctors, 13 administrative and tech 10 foreign Memorial Children's Ward The children's ward and the playroom on the first floo… The North-China HeraldNature of TechniqueIn describing the nature of Chinese theatrical technique, Dr. Chang said that it is not so-called realism, which may merely be a photographie imitation of actuality. The Chinese theatre avoids actuality and is nol symbol… The North-China HeraldQuestion of ProtectionThe Registrar:—"If you do not register, the consular officials might not extend protection to you while you are not registered. The proper procedure rests with you. All I can say {is that an offence against the Order-in-… From the Central News Agency · North-China HeraldThe Road to Peace for ParamountConsent to Censorship of Debated Film Nanking, Nov. 24. There is said to be a prospect for an early settlement of the dispute over the Paramount film "The General Died at Dawn." which was. descrived by the Chinese Consul… The North-China HeraldFire Victims HelpedMiscellaneous Relief—This includes assistance to members whose homes have been destroyed by fire and those Who needed such incidental help as the supply of spectacles to enable them to become licensed as pullers. Cases o… From Reuters · North-China HeraldNo Secret ClausesLondon, Nov. 30, Assurances that there are no secret clauses in the recently. signed Japanese-German Agreement against the Communist Internationale were received by the British Government to-day from Bertin. Well-informe… The North-China HeraldA Serious Menace to JapanOsaka, Nov. 24. "Many industries which are now steadily' rising in China will soon be serious menace to Japan," declared Mr, Otani, correspondent in Tsingtao of ihe Department of Commerce and Industry, at a round-table c… The North-China HeraldUsed Husband's EquipmentAfter settling her husband's affairs and taking a short rest in Peiping, Mrs, Harkness left Shanghai the latter part of September, "She slipped out of town quietly. Few people knew what she was attempting to do, There wa… The North-China HeraldRecourse to PrayerRural China, to-day, with its communal_wells, its winnowing "floors, oxen grinding. the corn, Its Patriarchal system of government, is Uso near the Palestine of 1,000 years ago, that, to these so recently converted ones,… The North-China HeraldUs. Thanksgiving GatheringHoly Trinity Cathedral Filed for Celebration 'Thanksgiving Day were freely entered, 'The festivities into on Nov. 28 by the American community in Shanghai, who Joined their follow-countrymen all over the world celebratin… The North-China HeraldChinese Ship in Distress?Nagasaki, Nov. 27. Investigations by Japanese marine radio stations to-day revealed that the SES, call received here at 9.44 @telock last night was sent out by the Chinese vessel Ting Shan, now believed to be aground off… The North-China HeraldShorter Growing SeasonAnother advantage of opium over hemp seed is the shorter growing season, Poppies require but 100 days to mature and local bankers _are more willing to finance an opium crop, both because of its rapid growth. and because … From the Central News Agency · North-China HeraldCanton Bank Open Once AgainMr. T. V. Soong Views Future with Optimism Canton, Nov. 26, Mr. T. V. Soong, Chairman of the} Board of Directors of the Bank of China, presided over the reopening, ceremony of the branch of the Bank of Canton, held here … The North-China HeraldSituation in Far East UnchangedGeneral Chiang Kai-shek on Reich-Japan Pact: China to Maintain Sovereign Right Loyang. Nov. 20. Speaking at the Loyang Branch the Central Military Academy here this morning,, Gen. Chiang Kai-shek Chairman of' the Militar… The North-China HeraldReply from JapanBritain, Insists on Solution of Keelung Incident London, Nov. 24, In the House of Commons to-day, Sir Charles Cayzer, Conservative Jmeniber for the City of Chester, asked Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, whether,… From the Central News Agency · North-China HeraldMedical Degrees to Be CheckedNanking to Examine Status of 2,000 Physicians Qualifications of more than 2,000 Chinese physicians, who, were graduated from non-registered medlcal schools or who received their: training only in hospitals in this countr… The North-China HeraldOld Loan to Be RefundedAgreement Between Japanese and Finance Ministry Dr. H. H. Kung, Chinese Minister of Finance, on November 24 concluded agreement with Mr, Toyoji Etob, representative of the China-Japan Industrial Company, providing for th… The North-China HeraldReply of DefenceOne of the reasons why the Compensation Aet of Columbia did not apply. to Americans in China was that it would burden Americans $f did, Me, Franklin said. American firms would be foreed to maintalty an Insurance overhead… The North-China HeraldLocal Delegation ReturnsParty Conveys Support to Suiyuan Defenders The delegation of leading local Chinese residents, who conveyed the early support ' of the Shanghai Chinese populace to the cause of Suiyuan defence, reported on the rip before … From Reuters · North-China HeraldVery Low Water LevelHankow, Nov. 24, 'A. general tie-up of Yangize shipping Is threatened as a result of the iver having fallen to the lowest lever for 35 years, causing steamer seheules to be altered and the shipment of cargoes delayed. No… The North-China HeraldIn Hongkew ParkBasant Singh gave evidence of a meeting in Hongkew Park last year, at which a large body of Sikhs' was resent, and when over 275 voted for him, and only sbout 35 or 37 for the first defendant. The names, which were all t… From Reuters · North-China HeraldMore Moors ArriveCarabanchel, Nov. 29. 'A new element was introduced today into the ranks of the Nationalist forces with the arrival of a batch of Moors, recruited from the hinterland British Ship Seized by Loyalists Lisbon, Nov. 24. The… From the Central News Agency · North-China HeraldMotor Trip Across Seven ProvincesNanking and Yunnan Nanking, Nov. 28. Concrete plans for "the 32-day motor trip from Nanking to Yunnan province, which will cover seven provinces, were drawn up at a meet ing of the Executive Yuan yesterday. party of eigh… The North-China HeraldRewards. For SurrenderSimultaneous with the despatch of the circular, rewards were offered for any irregular who will repent and come back to the Government fold. "A sum of $50,000 will be given to an army or divisional comypinnder who surren… The North-China HeraldGovernment Holds PrestonLondon, Nov. 26, The by-election at Preston caused by the resignation of Mr, W. MI. Kirkpatricke on his appointment as representative in China of the Export Credits Guarantee Department resulted in the return of Capt. Co… The North-China HeraldReturn to Native AreaTravelling expenses.—Otten pullers who become too old or too weak to pull rickshaws wish to return to their Rative districts and they apply for assistance in the form of travelling expenses for themselves and their famil… From The Shanghai Municipal Gazette · North-China HeraldPolice Report for OctoberThe Commissioner of Police reports The total crime recorded is con-{ained in the following table Being member of a criminal gang Housebreaking The total of 1811 cases of crime dealt with by the Police shows an Increase o…
