One of two readers have written to inquire why the "NorthChina Daily News" failed to publish cor-tain alleged facts associated with recent distressing tragedy in Shan; fai. The answer is simple. Diseretion exercised in handling. the ease question was dictated solely by consideration for the British law of fibd and the best British journalis-He. practice, The suggestion, that the "North-China Daily News" ts appressed information out consideration for national - prestige Sr on personal rounds is false.
The Lion's Whimper Anybody possessed of the power jof articulating the graven feelings lof the two magnificent lions which
behind the ponderous bronze doors fealoasly guard, the dollars baden the Hongkong and Shanghai [Bank would have gathered material for an epic poem on Monday night. Millions of Chinese hands have pro-[duced a brilliant polish on their tai Jand paws since these animals were officially installed, but such degrade ing treatment created nothing like ithe look of dismay these arum: wore after several hours of steady
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