Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 June 1909

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    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 144 VOL. LXVII. MONDAY, 28th JUNE, 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1441 1 yni pinang gazette. notweopsale. "R TIIV I\JVM T3' ty*kt SUBSCRIPTION. by ORDER OF THE SHERIFF OF BY ROYAL SINCE 1848. 3 JL PENANG. gT~ 22 DailV Issue, in Town, Tl,e undersigned is instructed to take pos- WARRANTS 22 SIT A SI DIP I QP A QITIIT I FOP $27 per
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    SHIPPING RINGS.
    1241 2 The report of the Royal Commission on Shipping Rings, of which we published a summary recently, gives a clear—if discreet —account of the ingenious system by means of which a large part of the sea transport of Great Britain has been organised into a partial monopoly. The general
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    A Colony of Convicts.
    399 2 Cairo, May 25. Crime has increase! to such an alarming extent of late, and the ordinary measures for its repression at present in force are so inadequate, that the Egyptian Government has decided to enact a Deportation I aw empowering it to deport to certain isolated
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    PRNANG CRICKET TOURNAMENT.
    817 2 VOLUNTEERS v. P.C.C. The above match was decided on Saturday last on Victoria Green when the P.C.C. proved the winners by a margin of 30 runs. The P.V.S.C. won the toss and went in first, Southam and Neubronner being the first pair and remaining together until 6
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    THE WEEK.
    116 2 Monday, 28th June. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. Tuesday, 29th June. St. Peter, A. M. Band, Golf Club, 9-15 p m. League Football: Crescent v. P.C.C., Esplanade. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. Wednesday, 50th June. League Football Free School v. C.R.C., Victoria Green. Band,
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    TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
    92 2 June 28. 1838—Queen Victoria crowned 1894—Fight against Pahang rebels at Jeram Ampai; Mr. E. A. Wise killed. 1899 Prai-Bukit Mertajam Railway opened. 1900 Khedive of Egypt visited Queen Victoria at Windsor. 1902—Mr. T. Scott, of Guthrie Co., died at Brechin. Scotland. 1904 Monument to French troops unveiled
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    AUCTION SALES.
    57 2 Tuesday and Wednesday, June 29 and 30. Furniture and plants noon 457 Burma Road Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Wednesday. June 30. Land ;1 I a.m Logan’s Buildings A. M. Joseph, auctioneer. Friday, July 2.— Furniture, etc. 38 Beach St.; 11-30 a.m.; Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer Tuesday, July 6.
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    TENDERS.
    25 2 Public Works Department Two iron pontoons tenders close noon. June 30. F.M.S. Railways.— Reconstruction of Kuala Lumpur Railway Station tenders clcse noon, July 12.
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    HOUSES TO LET.
    10 2 2 Johore Road apply Koe Guan Co.
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    672 2 OFFICIAL MINUTES. Minutes cf r Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Thursday, the lOih June, 1909. Present :—Dr. G. W. Park, (Deputy President); Lira Cheng Teik, Esq, J. W. Hallifax, Esq Quah Beng Kec, Esq L. H. Clayton, Esq., and Dr. P. V. Locke. 1. The minutes
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      61 2 Skin Troubles are often the direct result <»f digestive disturbances. Waste products, instead of passing oft in the way intended by Nature, attempt to escape from the body by another route—namely, the skin To redirect the stream to its proper channel all that is needed is a wine-glassful of Hunyadi
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      159 2 The London Assurance Corporation. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the Corporation, are now prepared to accept MARINE and FIRE risks at current rates. PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd., Agents Fire Insurance. Queen Insurance Company. Royal Fire Insurance Company. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Companies, and
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      377 2 Penang Sales Room. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. Important Auction Sale OF Valuable and Well-kept European and Chinese Household Furniture and a Choice Collection of Plants, COMPRISING Ebony Cat yed Side Tables with Marble Top, R u d and Square Marble Top Tables Telescopic Dining Table, Upholstered Drawing Room Suite,
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      60 2 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H W. L. W. A.M A.M. P.M. P.M. June 28... 8 38 2-15 9-04 2 51 29... 9-29 3 06 9-55 3-12 30 10-21 4-58 10-47 4-34 The Moon. O Kull Moon 7.17 p.m. 3 July. Last Quarter 1.58 a.m. 10 O New
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    Monday, 28th June, 1909.
    1352 4 It is stated on trustworthy authority that the Commissioners who were in arrears with certain payments to the Municipality have discharged their liabilities and that nothing further is likely to be heard of the matter. We are content that it should rest at that, for the
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    KLANG GYMKHANA CLUB.
    213 4 FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. There was a fair attendance at the first day’s racing under the auspices of the Klang Gymkhana Club on Friday. Amongst those present were H. H. the Sultan of Selangor, and Mr. H. C. Belfield, c.m.g., British Resident. In the evening a successful dance
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    Storm in Penang.
    238 4 A storm swept over Penang and Pro vince Wellesley shortly before five o’clock yesterday morning, doing some damage to property on land and sinking a launch in Penang Harbour. All the low-lying parts of the town were inundated. In the country districts the streams over-flowed their banks
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    The Alleged Bank Frauds.
    378 4 The Seized Jewellery. In the District Cou t this morning a civil case was set down for hearing before Mr. G. A. Hall, District Judge, in which Mr. N. D. de Silva, jeweller and silversmith, Bishop Street, claimed fiom Lim Chee Saing (now in custody in
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    819 4 Lu^k* 6 deat, a,JUou “M of Bir Mr. J. G.-iunn, S'atp'p f is in Penang. I a Mr. H. C. Eckhardt is t I Officer, Ulu S e lai, or Mr. E. W. Birck7r n I Ta.ping from p»u,, g uext i Dr. A. R. WelimZTL, I
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      241 4 THE DISINFECTANT STANDARD I > TRIUMPH OF CONCENTRATION. A recent Scientific Discovery Officially adopted by the Imperial Government. insures efficient disinfection at a cost so trifling •s not to be worthy of consideration on the ground of expense. AGENTS* GUTHRIE CO., Ltd., Penang and Singapore. 8 THE GARRICK 8 CIGARETTE
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    GERMANY’S FINANCES.
    531 5 fRINCE BUELOW’S POSITION. iSTIfiVIEW WITH THE KAISEH [Reuter’s Service.] London, 26th June. [he Reichstag has adopted the increased dnties on coffee and tea as passed by the majority of the Finance Committee on May [On May 29 Reuter wired :—A telegram from Berlin states that a stormy scene
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    ANOTHER RUBBER FLOTATION.
    84 5 ESTATE ACQUIRED AT MU AR CAPITAL OF £125,000. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, 26th June. The Langkat Rubber Estate Company, Limited, has been floated with a capital of £125,000. The present issue is £62,500 in six per cent, participating preference shares. The Directors are Sir Wm. Hood
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    THE KING OF THE BELGIANS.
    49 5 [Dkr Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, 27th June. It is stated that King Leopold of the Belgians is disposed towards a reconciliation with his daughter, the Archduchess Stephanie, but will not hear of any steps being taken to reconcile him with his daughter, Princess Louise.
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    THE PRUSS AN DIET.
    16 5 [Dbr OBTABIATIBCHE LLOYD’S SERVICE.] Berlin, 27th June. The Prussian Diet has adjourned.
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    RACING IN FRANCE.
    176 5 THE GRAND PRIX DR PARIS. A VICTORY FOR VICRDUN. IIIKIUKKn >KRVICK i London, 28i h June. The following was the result of the race for the Grand Prix de Paris yesterday Grand Prix de Paris of 300,000 fr. (12,000 so vs.) if the winner is foaled in
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    IMPERIAL DEFENCE.
    133 5 A NATION UNPREPARED LORD CHARLES BERESFORD’S WARNING. [Reuter's Service London, 26th June. At the final meeting of the delegates to the Imperial Press Conference, Admiral Lord Charles Beresford declared that the gravity which had dominated the speeches of statesmen at the Conference was due to the knowledge that
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    F.M.S. RUBBER DIVIDENDS.
    103 5 55 PER CENT. FOR BUKIT RAJAH. FEDERATED SELANGOR’S INCREASE. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, 26th June. The Directors of the Bukit Rajah Rubber Co., Ltd have declared a final dividend of 31 percent, making 55 per cent, for 1908. The sum of £l,OOO is allowed for reserve
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    RUBBER FINANCE.
    73 5 INTERNATIONAL TRUST CO. CAPITAL OF HALF A MILLION. [From Our Own Correspondent London, 26th June. The prospectus will shortly be issued of the Eastern and International Trust Company, with a capita] of £500,000, the first issue being £200,000. The Directors will comprise the Hon. E. Fielding, Mr. W.
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    THE PLANTERS ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA.
    76 5 A CUP FOR THE SHOW. [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, 28th June. The general meeting of the Planters Association of Malaya was not held yesterday owing to the absence of a quorum. The meeting has been postponed till July 11. The Planters Association of
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    ANARCHISM IN SWEDEN.
    27 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London, 28th June. A workman at Stockholm killed General Beekman, Chief of the Coast Artillery, with a revolver, and then committed suicide.
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    THE ANGLO-SIAMESE TREATY.
    288 5 THE POSITION OF KEDAH. STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS. NOTHING PREJUDICIAL TO THE SULTAN.” London, 22nd June. In the House of Commons, replying to a question as to whether the Sultan of Kedah had been consulted, or had made representations, regarding the transfer of Kedah to Great Britain,
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    THE POWERS AND PERSIA.
    48 5 A “HOLY WAR.” [Dek Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service Berlin, 27th June. Telegrams received from Teheran state that there is growing excitement and resentment m Persia at the Russian intei vention, and placards have been posted in various places urging a holy wu against all foreigners.
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    THE TSAR’S TOUR.
    36 5 A VISIT TO STOCKHOLM. [Reuter's Service London, 28th lune. The Tsar and Tsarita have arrived at Stockholm, where a State banquet was given, cordial toasts being exchanged between the Tsar and King Gustaf.
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    ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
    31 5 Dbr Ostasiktischk Lloyd’s Service Berlin, 27th June. King Edward has received the members of the Duma, who were introduced by the Russian Ambassador, in a most friendly manner
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    Lord Rosebery and the Budget.
    109 5 London, 22nd June. Lord Rosebery, in a letter to the Press, says that the Budget is not a B idget but a social and political i evolution of the first magnitude. If carried into effect it will be without the participation of the country. A
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    The Viceroy of India.
    189 5 Rumoured Retirement Denied. Simla, 18th June. The rumour, which has once again found credence at home, that Lord Minto wishes to retire, may again be dismissed as nonsense. The Viceroy is enjoying his usual health and he has no idea of resigning the Viceroyalty until his
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    THE ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS.
    533 5 A correspondent wi it-s I wish to know, —most probably many others would like to know also, —what saving per mensem are the Commissioners of the Penang Municipality going to make by dispensing with the services of an experienced European and linguist, the Chief Inspector of the
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    Legislative Council.
    136 5 The following orders of the day have been published for the meeting of the Legislaiive Council on Friday next 1. Christian Marriage Ordinance Amendment Bill (Bill “To ament ‘The Christian Marriage Ordinance 1898’.”), 3rd reading. 2. Courts Ordinance Amendment Bill (Bill “To amend The Courts Ordinance 1907’.”), Ist
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    59 5 Bowls Tournament. The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Cham bionship. W. S. Dunn v. S. Riley Double Handicap. A. Dennys <fc Dr. Jamieson v. F. Daniel W. Hamilton The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday Mixed Double Handicap. Mrs Dunn Goldie v. Mrs. Kirk
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    Penang Golf Club.
    152 5 Play in the Sydney Cup has reached the 2nd round, and already several prominent golfers have had their coup de grace For the Ladies’ monthly medal the few scores sent in were goodj the highest being only 75 and the winning score sent, in by Mrs. Welharu
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    THE EASTERN SMELTING CO.
    1566 5 DIREC FOBS AND AUDITORS. Bearing ou questions of local company law which merit some attention ju«t now, an interesting correspondence appeared recently in the Pinang Gazette with reference to the accounts of the Eastern Smelting Company. In commenting upon it we are quite conscious of being
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      107 5 GOVERNMENT WHARVES, PENANG. IT is hereby notified that revised Rules, Regulations, and Scale of Chai ges will come into force from Ist July, 1909. Copies may be obtained on application to the Resident Manager. BY ORDER. Agricultural and Horticultural Show, 1909. ?OTICE. ENTRIES close for Horses and Dogs on the
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      1698 6 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. HONOKONO AND SHANGHAI "‘KSE”" NE N “™Lt S ”cSSu ZTiIT AUSTRALIA. ANU CHINA. BANKING CORPORATION. Paid-up-Capitalsls,ooo,ooo Establishbd 1824. Established at Batavia, 1857. Authorise! Capital £1,500,000. Ebtablibhbd a Incoroorafed by Royal Charter. Rnsxrvb Funds Capital fl. 45,000,000 Authorisrd Capital F 12,000,000 Subscribed Capital 1,125,000. 185 2. Sterling
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    SHARES.
    1264 7 i i i i No. of I «sue S" \5 Op ital u c Shares. Value Dividends. Name. I Z zx c a_ 3 «B 1 a tg MINING. 1-903 > 00U o2’? 0 a 12 /o J ORr 3l-3-09 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. $6 300,000 225,000| 22,500
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    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    160 7 Benlarig, Brit., 2509, Wallace, June 27, London, gen., Sandilands, Buttery Co. Canton. Brit., 106, Gillies, June 26, Teluk Anson, gen., Kong Soon. Calypso, Brit., 339, Bannatyne, June 26, Singapore, gen., W. Mansfield Co. Capri, ItaL, 27<>O, Francers, June 27, Bom6ay, gen Behn, Meyer Co. De Kock, Dut., 060,
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    CLEARANCES.
    44 7 Canton for Bindings and Teluk Anson. Flying Fish for Port Weld. Kum Sang for Calcutta. Michael Jebsen for Singapore and Hongkong. Palamcotta for Singapore. Padang for Batu Bahra. I’eael for Pulo Weh, Olehleh, &c., Padang. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis, and Setul.
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    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    20 7 A a>i*(? 0/ tchwe from, approximate 'lat» ot arr'rrai, where awl Agents Bencleuch. London. July 8, Japan. S.B.
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    PASSENGERS.
    26 7 ARRIVALS. By Ipoh (June 28) from Singapore Messrs J D Kemp, A V Brown, and G Manasche from Port Swettenham, Brother Edwin and Mr Henderson.
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 7 Penang, 28th June, 1909. By Courtesy oj the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2 ’3 1516 4 months’ sight Bank 2/41 3 Credit 2/4 7/32 3 Docui~>entary 2/4$ alcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 17b Bombay Demand Bank 3 days’sight Private 17b Madras Demand Bank 174|
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    PRODUCE.
    183 7 Penang 28th June, 1909. Gold leaf $65 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz) No stock. White Pepper $l7 buyers. Trang Pepper $14.35 sales. Mace 73 buyers. Mace Pickings $66.50 sales. Cloves out of season. Nutmegs 110 $17.25 sales. SNo. I $6.65 sales. No 2 No stock. Basket $3.80
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    506 7 To-Morbow. For- Per. ci<w. Asahan Mary Austin 1 p.m Pulau Langkawi and Sfitul Flying Dragon 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Pin Seng 3 p.m. Teluk Anson Sappho 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore I po h 4 p.m. Deli Malaya 4 p.m. Wednesday. Tongkah Malacca 1 p.m
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    European Mails.
    40 7 HOMK- Ex- POilTlvie» v f<( Steam kk. WARD. PECTED. Dup <*ll P. &O. Devanka 3/7 B. I. 10/7 N.D. L. P.R. Luitpold 6/7 Outward. P. AO. Della 1/7 B I. Teesta 8/7 N. D. L. P. Ludwig 7/7
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    LOG BOOK.
    833 7 The fact, that the late Sir Donald Currie’s estate is valued at over 2] million sterling calls attention to the large fortunes that have been made in the shipping world. Ml. Thomas Ismay, foundei of the White Star Line, left Mr. James Bibby, of tie Bibby Line, ,776,000,
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      90 7 Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance Co. of Hamburg. Established 1854. Ine undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Company, are ready to accept fire risks at current rates. KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd., Agents. Sun Insurance Office. London. Insurances effected upon almost everv description of property at current rates of Premium. Total sum
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      40 7 Th. Aachen and Munich Fire Insurance Co. of Aix la Chapelle. Capital £450,000 Total Assets £1,226,481 The undersigm d are authorised to insnre almost any property against Fire in Penang or elsewhere. For rates apply to KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd., Agents.
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      2350 8 P, &0. Steam Navigation Company, Intended Sailing». Shipping. Shipping ffjjgT STEAH ZXio. c., LTD. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. tef"" Julv 1 Delta connecting with anna Aj 8 15 Delhi Mongolia Imperial German Mail Line. 29 Caledonia Marmora Kob Intbwdbd to Sail. Stbamto. W Aug 12 Devanha Morea HOMBWAK». EX v. A
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