The Archive
Wednesday, 9 December 1936
The North-China HeraldSearch for PeaceDec. 5. President Roosevelt's speech when opening the Pan-American Peace Conference at Buenos Aires is one of the most important contributions that have been made to the cause impossible to take too alarmist a view of th… From Reuters · North-China HeraldBig Contracts for British FirmsTo Provide for Canton Trams and Waterworks Canton, Nov. 30, Details are now available of the two big contracts awarded to British firms by the Canton Municipality. The contracts total approximately $5,450,000, of which $… The North-China HeraldSpanish Interport Contestthere is no room for such a type of adjustment, especially when the proponents' of each gospel are fired with a missionary -zeal abhorrent to their neighbours. M. Blum is reported to hold the belief that a general Europe… The North-China HeraldA Military WeddingOf great interest to. oficial and. social circles, the marriage of Miss Chin Yee-hua, daughter of Mr. Chin Shan, to Mr, Tang Tse-shang, took place in the Park Hotel last Thurs ay ina noon-day ceremony. Gen. "Yang Hu, Gar… From the Kuo Min News Agency · North-China HeraldLong Term Notes Nanking, Dee, 1For the first time in China, long-term notes for the purchase of railway materials, which will be guaran-feed and discounted by a group of Chinese banks, will be issued by the Ministry of Railways, " Discounting operatio… The North-China HeraldGreat Britain to Support France and BelgiumThe Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, was questioned in the House of Commons to-day regarding the conditions of the intended engagements to support, by armed force, France and Belgium in the event of an act of Mr. Ede… From Reuters · North-China HeraldRebel Threat to Mine CoastTeneriffe, Dec. 4. Gen. Francisco Franco, the insurgent leader, has announced that mines will shortly be laid in the Mediterranean to block Government ports, according to a broadcast statement here to-day. All "Marxist" … The North-China HeraldHostages: Released Paris, Dee. 3Altogether 130 hostages who had! been detained by the rebels arrived at Bilbao to-day after their release had been secured through the intervention of the International Red Cross, according to a report here. Among those … The North-China HeraldInternational Civil War on Spanish SoilOpp ion in Commons London, Dee, 2 By 182 votes to $8, the House of Commons to-day passed the third reading of the Government's bill to prevent the use of British ships for the transport of arms or munitions: to Spain. Th… The North-China HeraldHealth Report for OctoberThe Commissioner of Public Health reports The public health features of me terest during October are mainly the usual changes associated with decreased temperatures. 'There "was '2 noticeable fall in the incidence of dys… From the Central News Agency · North-China HeraldLuxuries Stream Into ChinaCosmetics, Radio Sets and Photographic Materials stream ina through Shanghai during the period from January to October, as shown by, figures complied the Foreign Trade Bureau under the Ministry of Industries. According t… The North-China HeraldSide for ShanghaiMeiji University. the champion Japanese Rugby Football university. have accepted the invitation of the Shanghai Rugby Union Football Club fo play three matches over the Christmas holidays. Arriving hero fon December 16 t… The North-China HeraldPlot Among WatchmenAccused, in a statement to the court, alleged that there had been plot between the complainant and the Number One watchman whereby they: dismissed the police watchmen previously employed by the Wharf, and took' on friend… The North-China HeraldChinese Social NotesShanghai, Dee, Critics who cavil at Shanghai's supposed lack of culture and predisposition towards social enjoyment on the more frivolous side. may. yet change their opinions if events of the ast several days are any ind… The North-China HeraldBritish Example FollowedThe stopping of such British vessels by Spanish warships, Mr, Runclman proceeded, would be an act of force; the searching of them would be fan indignity; and the capturing of then would be an outrage, "If belligerent rig… The North-China HeraldMany Industries AffectedLondon, Dec. 6. Contractors have cancelled all orders for the erection' of stands near Whitehall and Westminster Abbey and along the route 40. be followed By the coronation procession, awalt~ ing definite information as … From Reuters · North-China HeraldAmerican Shippers Lose TradeNew York. Dec. 3. There were three important developments in the United States shipping strike to-day. 'At Houston, 'Texas, the owner of! the Lyles Steamship Ca, which' operates a large fleet of' coastal' steamers, annou… From Reuters · North-China HeraldCommons Explanation by Mr. Stanley BaldwinLondon, Dec. -3. CONSTITUTIONAL crisis of an unprecedented nature confronts the King, his Ministers and the British people as a result of His Majesty's reported intention to make a marriage which Incks the approval of th… The North-China HeraldMilitary Activity in Szechuen50 Battalions to Join Northern' Expedition Frost On Own Comssronoext Chungking, Nov. 27. Preparations are being hastened to despatch 50 battalions of Szechuen troops for the Northern Expedition. Local groups are gelting … From United Press · North-China HeraldAmericas Urged to Join Forces Against WarfareBuenos Aires. Dec. 1 Calling upon the "American family of nations" to join hands in a consullative agreement for economic unity and political peace in. the Western Hemisphere against the grim, frowning menace of war In. … The North-China HeraldGallant Amer Fatally ShotHe turned his back on the detec-tivo, drew his weapon, and wheeling, shot the other at. the base of the skull, the bullet emerging from the forehead. The police and. detectives below, hearing the shot, rushed! up Jand in… The North-China HeraldChina Explain Her Case(Continued from page 390) "However, in order to realize a fundamental solution of all issues, it Imperative that both the Chinese fand. "Japanese authorities "should endeavour to restore the feelings of the people of the… The North-China HeraldA Gallant Russian Shot DeadTrying to Save Woman from Armed Robbers While attempting to rescue a Chinese lady from armed. robbers who were trying to steal her bag, a Russian youth was shot dead at about 1230 pan. on Dee, 1, off Rue Latayelle, The C… From Reuters · North-China HeraldRight Step TakenMr. F, Mandiey-Page, managing director "of the company. said that In order to get performances in military aircraft, they must con Unually have new designs, and the Government had taken the right step in allowing private… The North-China HeraldA. F, Expansion Plan Secrecy EndedLondon, Nov. 30. The veil of secrecy surrounding the Royal Air Force expansion scheme was. lifted to some extent when Reuter was invited to visit the Handley-Page Alreraft factory London, where 2 new type of giant Bomber… The North-China HeraldMill Hands Taken Into CustodyOthers Discharged: Trouble at Japanese Plant Seven mill hands, four of whom were women, were arrested on Dec, 4 by the Pootung branch of the Pubile Safely Bureau on charges of having instigated the "go-slow" strike and t… The North-China HeraldGreater Customs VigilanceThe Customs reins have been tightened of late both on land and inland transport permits on the Yand and by inland examination centres on the raules to interior cities. The army from Canton too, has drawn a canton round S… The North-China HeraldFrench Assurances London, Dee. 5The spontaneity and completeness of the assurances given by M. Y. Delbos, French Foreign Minister, thai all the forees of France on land, sea and alr would be immediately used for the defence of Britain against an unprov… From the Central News Agency · North-China HeraldLong Term NotesHangchow, Dec. 1. Current reports that the' Cheklang-Kiangsi Railway is contemplating, Issuing bonds to the amount of $20,- (000,000 for the amortization of its old' debts has been confirmed by the responsible authoritie… The North-China HeraldTo Be StoppedValuable Finds in Honan to be Preserved Nanking, Nov. 23. Definite measures will be taken by the Central authorities to cheek the vandalism in. Honan, where relics of the Shang, Chou, Han, Wel, Syl, Tang. 'Sung and' Yuan… From Transocean · North-China HeraldParis Reports AgreementParis, Dec. 5. An agreement to put an'end to the sympathy strikes of French and American dock workers has been reached and the loading of American ships at Lo Havre is to be resumed to-day. Papers here report that the un… The North-China HeraldSwatow Compensates JapaneseSolatium for Family of Murdered Policeman Hongkong, Dec. 2. With the culprit still at large, the Swatow municipal authorities have agreed to pay $4,000 as a partial Solatium to the family of Susumit Tsunoda, of the Swato… From Reuters · North-China HeraldChinese Steamer Pirated Near WuchowThe Wo Ping Yee, a small Chinese steamer, was pirated yesterday eve-ting near Wuchow by a gang consisting of four men and a woman, who had boarded the ship as passengers, Tue desperadoes, who suddenly disclosed themselve… The North-China HeraldA Grave IssueDec. 4. The gravity of the issue which has arisen between King Edward) VHT and His Majesty's. Ministers has broken down the inhibitions hitherto restraining British journals from commenting on what was! hoped would be a … The North-China HeraldCotton and Yarn(Weekly report by courtesy of Messrs, J. Spunt & Ca,) Chinese Cotton: A considerable volume of spot business was trans acted during the past week by for~ eign mills against their sales of yarn at very remunerative rates.… The North-China HeraldSmuggling Racket in FukienCustoms Report Shows Duty Paid on $24,500,000 Value Frost Oun Ow Comusromnet Amoy, Nov. 20. According to a report issued by the [Customs the amount. of goods imported into Fukien for the twelve months, ending June 30, 10… By Hume Dee · North-China HeraldSir Henry HollandAnother Missionary Knight To the Editor of the "Norru-Cutna Dany News" Sin—Every medical man should be grateful for the space you have given to-day to the story of Sir Henry Holland's experiences Baluchistan, While 1 was… The North-China HeraldGood Progress in Two YearsIn May, 1934, the Generalissimo started a vigorous campaign for exter-minting the smoking, cultivation, sale and transportation of opium in Honan, Hupeh, Anhwei and Kiangs! Provinces within a period of six years. Good pr… The North-China HeraldMalt Insect and Malt GrassWe visited a number of Laoshan business houses and the consul made an Important discovery in something he had never seen before, namely. Chonytsao or insect grass: half insect and half gross, Here surely was Darwin's mis… The North-China HeraldNew Chinese LineAn agreement involving the pur chase by China of £800,000 worth of British railway material has bee lalled by Messrs. Jardine, Matheson Ca. and the Ministry of Railways. The material will be used to equip the new Kingkan…
