The Archive
Wednesday, 30 December 1936
The North-China HeraldLand Bank of China Office RobbedTwo Men Carry OM $2,000 During Business Hours A doring robbery was carried out about 330 pin. on December 28 at the offices of the Land Bank of China, situated in Boulevard de Montigny, when two men, one of whom Was arme… The North-China HeraldServant Scares Off Six RobbersDuring the course of December 23, six men, two of whom were armed with ' pistols, succeeded—in breaking into a Chinese house at 257 Route de Zikawei, After locking the Inmates up in one of the ground floor rooms, they pr… From Reuters · North-China HeraldAnother Princess BornA daughter was born at 11.20 o'clock this morning to the Duke and Duchess of Kent, Both mother and cebild are doing well. This is the second child of the Royal couple, who already have a son, Prince Edward, born on Octob… The North-China HeraldJapan Adopts Christmas as FestivalTokyo, Dec. 24. The cosmopolitan trend of the: people and the national spirit to adept anything that is desirable from foreign countries have prompted the Japanese to make Christmas one their annual festivals, "The Chris… The North-China HeraldSouth of Creek DanceThe International Club was the scone last right of the annual South of the Creek Dance, the hosts being the members of the SMP. The affair, a splendid function, was charneterized by the distinctive police hospitality, At… From the Kuo Min News Agency · North-China HeraldREWARDS FOR HELPERS Chekiang Plans to Raise Large Sum of Money Hangchow, Doc. 21Civie organizations in Chekiang, have decided to raise $500,000. part of which will be given to those responsible for rescuing General Chiang Kai-shek, President of the Military "Affairs Commission. and a part to the fam… The North-China HeraldA Step ForwardDec, 24. On the principle of letting well alone, the British Residents' Association for China has wisely re-elected as its Chairman and Vice-Chairman, Mr. W. J. Hawkings and 'Mr, R. G. MacDonald and has provided them wit… From the Central News Agency · North-China HeraldAuthorities Asked to Ban Take Gas MasksIn view of the numerous fake gas masks on sale here, the Shangh: Air Defence Association has pet! tioned the Shanghai City Government to ban those masks and other anti-gas materials not approved by the Ministry of War, I… The North-China HeraldA Silken DueBriefly, the contention of the pamphlet is that we are in the birth throes of anew era, So far as recent history goes, the mediaeval saw the experiment of socialization and unification. The Reformation and Renaissance be… The North-China HeraldNo Personal Motives When Madame Chiang Kal-shek andMr, Soong had their opportunity of discussing the situation with General Chang Hsueh-liang, they discovered that he strongly repudiated any pernal motives. He was taking the same line, so he was believed to have declared… The North-China HeraldUP To MoscowThe decision of the Japanese Privy the extension of Soviet-Japanese Fishing wail December 31, 1037, the issue, caused by the refusal Moscow to approve the new Con-mention as a result of the agreement between Germany and … The North-China HeraldBible Society PostThe Rev. W. H. Hudspeth who is taking over the General" Secretary Ship of the British and Foreign Bible Society from the Rev. G. W. Sheppard, is no stranger. to China, for he has spend 25 years in Yunnan and is regarded … The North-China HeraldOn the Right Lines1 have dealt at some Tength with the aaneiat and administrative problems of China because sound currency and sound credit and stable Government are the basis of trade activities. 1 have mentioned some points to which I a… From United Press · North-China HeraldNew Menace to the WorldReferring to the Spanish civil war, the Pontiff called attention to the fact that the joys of Christmas were mingled with thoughts of war: "with all its horror, hatred, carnage and destruction. Here 1s a new menace the w… The North-China HeraldThe Italian Foreign Minister, CountCiano, to-day sent the following telegram to Chang Hsueh-liang: "You are my friend. If you join the Communists you will" be "my enemy. China cannot exist without Gen, Chiang Kai-shek." Count Ciano became well acquainted … The North-China HeraldChild Welfare Parties On Christmas Day, the ChapelBenevolent Home held its Christmas celebration at 2 pin, when the chil-! dren gave a number of little performances, and, after being given a parcel of sweets and toys, were later served with a special dinner provided thr… The North-China HeraldArrests in New Orleans New Orleans, Dee, 23More than 300 striking seamen were arrested here to-day in a round up of loiterers designed to prevent further violence on the waterfront. Some estimates of the number of arrests placed the gute os high as 500, 'Nine pol… The North-China HeraldChinese External and Railway LoansClosing price yesterday, were: bare. ark steady. London silver was fi up for spot and % up forward at 21¥d, ready and 2tyxd, forward. It was reported that India bought and sold, speculators bought, the market was quietly… From Reuters · North-China HeraldFog Follows Sunny Christmas London, Dee. 26Following "glorious sunshine Christmas Day, fog spread throughout the country and the Continent today, causing the cancellation of alr services from Croydon. lying was also. imposstbie in Imost every. important Continent… From Reuters · North-China HeraldSoviet Steel Industry ThrivingA big increase in the Soviet Union's output of steel and rolled metal was shown in statistics published to-day. The output of steel this year /amounted to 15,905,000 tons, represent fan increase of 304 per cent. com-ared… The North-China HeraldChristmas Music at CathedralInspiring. Service Given Iby Choir and Soloists Insplringly beautiful, the Christmas Musical given on the night of Dec. 122 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Infused Its hearers with the more profound. meaning attached 40 t… From United Press · North-China HeraldCuban President Resigns Havana, Dee, 25Cuba, to-day tendered an informal resignation from his post as the Senate met to consider impeachment charges against him, The Chamber of Deputies already had voted in favour of the President's impeachment, and {t was ge… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldSHANGHAI DRUGS Need for SupervisionTo the Editor of the "Nomm-Cunna Dany News" Sim—I have read the report pub-liched in your esteemed paper December 23 of the establishment of Standardization Laboratory at Cal-gutta by the Government of India, The new est… The North-China HeraldAn Arrival from BarcelonaWife of Former Resident Back in Shanghai Agai Three Terrible Months in Catalonia After throe months of terror, privation, of seeing priests hanging by their necks from trees in the streets of Barcelona, Mrs. Tamara Jover… Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldQuestion of InsuranceTo the Editor of the "Norr-Cinxa Dany News" Sim—In your Correspondence Columns this morning, there is an appeal over the signatures of three prominent. residents, which is supported by yourselt'in a leaderette, for funds… The North-China HeraldManchester Prelate's Views London, Dee. 23Contrasting singularly with recent criticisms of the Duke of Windsor by many prelates in Britain, the Bishop Manchester, Dr. Guy Warman, issued 9 diocesan elteular Jeter to-day commenting on the departure of King Edward … From Transocean · North-China HeraldAmnesty Discontinued in AustriaVienna, Dec. 23. No amnesty, it is stated' in political quarters to-day, will be granted to Political prisoners er the occupants of €oncentration camps this Christmas. The customary Christmas amnesty. however, will be gi… The North-China HeraldSir John BrenanRegret at the severance of his direct relations with China, after a distin guished career of much public service, Will temper the congratulations offered to Sir John Brenan on his promotion to an important appointment at… The North-China HeraldFestivities: Excellent Foreign BroadcastShanghai, Doe. 27. Receptions, "parties, and other festivities of a Yuletide nature, both formal "and informal, started Shanghai on Christmas Eve, and were succeeded by others on Christmas Day and yesterday. The first. s… The North-China HeraldUniversality of ReligionsAnother window showed nothing Dut Japanese goods, exact replicas. of shrines and temples, (probably a sign of the universality' of all religions varlotls gods and goddesses, delightful Tamps which winked brightly at one … From Reuters · North-China HeraldFascist Piracy" Denounced: Seizure of German Ship May Prove SeriousMoscow, Dec. 22. A serious counter move is believed being contemplated by the Soviet Government in connection with the alleged sinking of the Soviet motor vessel Komsomol by a Spanish insurgent warship on December 14. Th… The North-China HeraldLarge Rugger CrowdA heavy programme of sports was arranged both forthe day itself and for this week-end, The largest crowd to attend any of the events was probably at the Canidrome on Friday. (details of the game between Reali Univareily.… From United Press · North-China HeraldNo Drastic Changes to the Queen Maryseem. 10, EnALo Rome, Dec. 26. Twenty-six persons, including pass engers and members of the crew of thes Cesare Baitistt were killed at Masawa last Tuesday when one of the ship's boilers exploded, an official communique … Letter to the Editor · North-China HeraldPoints for InquiryTo the Editor of the "Nonmit-Citwa Day News" the vernacular, to know onions, for public interest, ax ested by Jelters in the press, has udied from a spate of opinion (0 a slow trickle. Authority once agai will have ils w… From Reuters · North-China HeraldForeign News in BriefAfter lengthy deliberation, the Swiss Parliament. adopted the 1937 budget calling for an expenditure of Swiss Frs._ 527,000,000 and leaving a deflect of Frs. 40,000,000, Industrial employment in the United States for the… The North-China HeraldSir John Brenan PromotedPost in Foreign Office in Place of Sir J, Pratt London, Dec. 22. Sir John Brenan, British Consul General in Shanghai, has been promoted toa position in the Foreign "One of the men to be shot was 8 tram conductor, During … The North-China HeraldLeads to StrikeTientsin, Dec, 23. Chinese cotton' merchants today went on strike against the Hopel and Charhar " Political Counels "special procedure tax" of $2 a bale over 200 catties and a bale under 100 cattles. Merchants refused to… From United Press · North-China HeraldCHRISTMAS MESSAGE phone with Drs, Ernest SimpsonMrs, Ernest Simpson refused to Join the Riviera's winter colony in Peace Stressed in Broadcast its gay Christmas celebration, to the Nation He smilingly aided the Baroness de. Rothschild, who with the Baron is entertaini… The North-China HeraldNeutrality Accord on PhilippinesNations Urged to Guarantee Independence Washington, Dee, 26, lor William H. King, of Utah, ours the reaching of un agreement between the nations of the world the earliest possible moment. guarat\- teeing Philippine indep… From Transocean · North-China HeraldSoviet Order ArmsMoscow, Dec. 23. Details have been published here of several big orders placed abroad connection. with the increased activity in the Meld of war industry. The trading company "Amtorg™ for instance has ordered chemicals i…
