Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 June 1915

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 137 VOL. LXXIII. FRIDAY. 18th JUNE. ISIS. PRICE 10 CEN*K.
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    THE WAR WITH NAPOLEON.
    1285 2 AN APPEAL TO THE BRITISH NATION. The centenary of Waterloo seems appropriate for the reproduction of the following fine appeal, one of the gems of English literature, addressed to the British nation on the war against Napoleon I. by the Rev. Robert Hall, the famous Baptist
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    When Germany is Beaten.
    163 2 Plot for Mass attack on British Tradk. Recognising that their nation is bound to Ise defeated, German manufacturers are already plotting to kill British commercial enterprise as soon as hostilities cease. Mr S J Swell, speaking at the British Music Convention which has just closed, said
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    Dr. Luering.
    163 2 A correspondent of the M.M.” referring to the news which obtained from a Singapore newspaper that the well-known Orientalist and scholar Dr. Luering has been called to join the German colours, along with his youngest son, aged 14, asks whether the news was made in Germany.” He points
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    A Partnership Suit.
    123 2 The Late Mr. John Irving. On Wednesday, ip the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur before Mr. Justice Innes, tbe application was beard in which Mr. F. L. Lyne askfd for a declaration that there was a partnership subsisting between himself and Mr. John Irving, deceased, with 'respect to
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  • WAR NEWS.
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      The Allies Advance.
      131 2 AHEAD OF THE MAIL. London, Juie 10.—-Toe Central News correspondent in northern France says The past two days’ operations on the Ablain-Neuville front show that the driving back of the Germans to the frontier is not far distant. The recent German endeavours to regain the Souchez factory,
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      In the Trentino.
      90 2 A special London cable to the Pioneer” of 10th June states Mr. Donohoe wires to The Daily Chronicle.” In all the preliminary work of battering the enemy’s advanced work the Italians have shown superiority over the Austrian artillery. This has been more or less a on'-sided duel,
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      Strength of Austrian Force.
      65 2 London, June 9.A C. and M. Gazette’ cable quotes The Morning Post’s” correspondent from Berne that the Austrian army against Italy numbers half a million men, th« fficers being mostly men rejeced as unfit twenty years agi, who have had only six weeks’ instruction. A Lugano
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      Criticism of Leaders.
      47 2 London, June 9.Mr. Churchill, in his speech at Dundee, suggested that the Press should not be allowed to attack the National leaders. Criticism of the Ministers should be confined to Parliament, sitting when necessary with closed doors Some papers are protecting against the suggestion.
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      Bernstorff’s Emissary.
      35 2 London, June 9th.— The Times” Washington correspondent states that Count Bernstorff, desiring a compromise with America, has sent Dr. Gerhard to Berlin to explain the American attitude. He cannot arrive before June 16th.
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      Suez Canal Dividend.
      45 2 London, June 10.The Su z Canal report says the receipts have decreased by 4,800,000 francs, ani ths expenditure by 1,150,000 francs. A dividend is recommended of 120 francs per share. This compares with a dividend of 165 francs per share last year.
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      The Output of Shells.
      36 2 A special London cable to The Pioneer” of 9th June states: The new Woolwich arsenal has accepted the services of a number of city men, to help to make munitions on Sundays.
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      Germany Short of Nickel.
      51 2 London, June 4th. The Daily Telegraph’s correspondent learns from an American metil-broker just returned from Germany that she produces sufficient copper for shells, ani holds sufficient cotton for one year’s supply of explosives but is unable to lay down more battleships, lacking nickel to harden the
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      British Losses in Shipping.
      76 2 London, May 18.Mr. T. J. Macnamara, Parliamentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty, announced in the House of Commons yesterday that up to last Saturday, 460,628 tons of British shipping had been sunk or captured, exclusive of warships, and 1,556 lives had been lost. The British
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      Relief for the Belgians.
      56 2 London, May 18.The King of the Belgians in acknowledging the gift of £4,600, the proceeds of a Rose Day collection in Melbourne, said that he was profoundly touched by the wave of generosity and the kindly hearts shown by the people of that city, who thus
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      Work and Wages.
      28 2 London, May 18.—The Board of Trade has announced that from January to the end of April, 982,740 workers secured rises in pty aggregating £133,537 weekly,
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    SHELLS-MORE AND MORE SHELLS!
    893 2 '7 WHY A BRITISH ATTACK COULD NOT BE PRESSED. Th a results of our attacks on Sunday last in the districts of Fromelles and Richebourg were disappointing; We had not sufficient high explosives to level the enemy’s parapets to the ground.” If we can break through
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    THE LUSITANIA.
    883 3 GERMAN VIEWS. German shipping circles continue quite openly to treat the sinking of the Lusitania as a commercial success, The Kreuzzeitung reports the Ne< York representative of the North German Lloyd as saying England has for the time crippled our commercial fleet. It is now Germany’s business to
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    THE WORK AT GALLIPOLI.
    755 3 GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS. The Special Correspondent authorised to follow the operations (it is Mr. E lis Ash-mead-Bartlett) writes :The first stage of the great battle for the possession of the heights of Achi Baba has come to a close. Achi B«ba is the first of the commanding
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    The Franco-German War Indemnity.
    165 3 The war indemnity exacted by Germany from France after the Franco-German War was five milliards of francs, or £200,000,000. The terms of the treaty under which the indemnity were agreed to on March 1, 1871. It was paid in instalments, and with each payment a portion
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    The Campaign in Flanders.
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    CLASSIC BATTLEGROUND OF YPRES.
    906 3 MR JOHN BUCHAN’S STORY. Writing from France on May 14, Mr. John Buchan who was then on a visit to the British lines says The famous salient of Yrpes, is likely to be regarded by future generations as the classic battleground of the British Army; Every
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    THE MUTINY VICTIMS.
    696 3 GOVERNMENT CHARGE FOR THE FUNERALS. PUBLIC RESENTMENT. It is a matter of fairly general knowledge now that thelocal Government is endeavour* ing to recover the cost it incurred in the burial of the civilians killed by the mutineers of the sth Light Infantry in February, says the
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    WHAT THE "FREE PRESS" THINKS,
    937 3 It is an irrefragable principle in law that Qui facit per alium faclt per se, and that a master is liable for the acts ef his servants says the Free Press.” It follows very precisely from that, that the Imperial Government, the master, is responsible
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    Mr. J. C. Eno.
    140 3 The death is announced, at the age of 87, of Mr. John Crossley Eno, whose name has been famliar to the public for many years at the inventor of a well-advertised fruit salt. Mr. Eno died at his residence, Woodhall, Dulwich, once the home of George
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    Where to Stay.
    30 3 Fenang :The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny mede Hotel, Hotel Norman» British Hotel, Falmouth Houso (Boarding*) Singapore: Raffles Hotel. Rangoon -Strand Hotel. Ceylon Nuwara Elly»,
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    BIRTH.
    18 4 Baker On the 17th of June, at Penang, the wife of A. C. Baker, of a sou.
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    MARRIAGE.
    35 4 Staklby HarrisHurtley Kippax. At St. George’s Church, Penang, on the 17th inst., by Bev. F. W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, James Stanley-Harris, of the Anglo-Sumatra Rubber Co., Sumatra, to Elisabeth Hurtley Kippax of Burnley, Lancs.
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    TO-DAY'S CENTENARY.
    1004 4 A year ago many in the British Isles and elsewhere were looking forward to June 18th, 1915, which was to have been marked by a great celebration of the centenary of the battle of Waterloo. It was proposed to make a sort of pilgrimage to the scene of
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1310 4 It may not come amiss, after what has happened in Singapore, if we suggest that the young men of the European community who are not so comfoitably situated financially that they can bear' unusual expenditure with equanimity pool any dollars they may be fortunate enough to retain,
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    PASSENGERS.
    73 4 Arrivals. By Lama (June 18) from Singapore, Mrs J C McMaster, Misses McMaster, Miss Chek Emeena, Dresser Shaik, Messrs E B Moore, Motion, C More, C C Malet, Lim Chin Guan and S B Bin Masim Abdul; from Port Swettenham, Mr and Mrs K Sifbbiah, Mr and Mrs Letchumanan,
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    TO-DAY’S TIN PRICES.
    407 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefinel tin in Penang was $B2 25 per picul, buiiaess done—«a decrease of 35 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £167 15s. Spot, and £165 15s. three months. The Taiping Swimming Club are holding a Carnival on Saturday, 19th iust. A resident
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      14 4 E. OHOTEL SPECIAL DINNER, FRIDAY 25th. JUNE. DANCING AFTER DINNER. E. A O. ORCHESTRA,
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    BRITISH SUCCESS.
    293 5 CAPTURES IN ALSACE. CONTINUOUS FIGHTING IN THE EAST. ENORMOUS TURKISH CASUALTIES. ZEPPELIN RAID LOSSES. The British weie ut.aMe to hold the trenches captured ou Tuesday near La Bassee which iniicates very heavy fighting. East of Ypres the Biitish have taken the enemy’s fit st line of trenches over
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  • France and Belgium.
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      BRITISH CAPTURE TRENCHES.
      107 5 [Revter’s Services.] SUCCESS EAST OF YPRES. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, June 16. Field Marshal Sir John French, in his latest bulletin, says We captured yesterday evening the German front line trenches east of Festubert, north-west of La Bassee, over a front of a mile. We
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      French Successes.
      72 5 CAPTURES IN ALSACE. Paris, June 16. A French communique confirms Field Marihal French’s report and adds We ?a ned greurd around Arras, notably next Notre Dame e’e Lorette, Soucbez, and the capturing prisoners and several Mitrailleuses. We progreefed on the upper Fecht, fop'uring Pun kejft, 340 prisoners, a
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      Germans Admit Defeats.
      108 5 THE BRITISH ATTACKS. Amsterdam, June 17. A Berlin communique reports important battles both iu France and Russia. It states that the British made attacks in strong force north cf Ypres and also near La Bissee. It admits a German reverse at Ypres, and says the battle continues.
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      A British Attack.
      15 5 The scene of the latest British attack is marked by a cross.
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      Hew French Headgear.
      34 5 London, June 17. The French authorities are supplying their troops with steel helmets, recalling the ancient head pieces, in order to protect the men from spent fragments of shells and bullets.
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      North-East Coast Raids.
      68 5 LOSSES FROM ZEPPELINS. London, June 16. The Press Bureau states th a: the casualties in the Zeppelin raid on the North East coast Lst night were sixteen killed, including a policeman, and forty injuted. A Zeppelin raid on another part of the North-East coast on June 6th
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      THE LATEST ZEPPELIN.
      87 5 Paris, May 17.A message from Geneva to the Journal states that the latest Zeppelin which has been completed at Friedrichshafen is the twelfth since the commencement of the war. tester lay it made a trial trip, with a full crew on board, from Lake Constance. It can
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      Organising the War Work.
      74 5 MR. LLOYD GEORGES BILL. London, June 17. Mr. Lloyd George’s Labour Bill gives extensive compulsory powers over employers and workmen. The latter can be moved to wherever their services are required, and the Trade Unions will arrange transfers where possible. It is understood that the Government
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      To Support Lloyd George.
      43 5 London, June 16. A conference of Trade Union representatives pledged tl emselves to support Mr. Lloyd George’s scheme for transferring men from commercial work to munition factories, and also decided to do everything to prevent disputes throughout the country.
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      Government and War Profits.
      63 5 London, June 16. In the House of Commons, the Hon. E. S. Montagu, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, indicated that the Government would soon find means for taxing war profits. There was something repugnant in the fact that some individuals and firms should be making more
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      New South Wales and Explosives.
      42 5 Sydney, June 18. The Hon. W. A. Holman, Premier of New South Wales, announced that a committee of State and private experts, and bu-iness men is rapidly completing arrange ments for the manufac'ure of shells and explosive?.
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      Territorials in India.
      38 5 London, June 16. In the House of Lords, Lord Islington, Under Secretary for India, announced an increase of the daily ration allowance to Territorials in India, which will take cftect from the date of landing.
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  • Russian Campaign.
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      ACTIVITY ON EASTERN FRONT.
      206 5 SUCCESSES BY BOTH SIDES. Petrograd, June 17. The battle in Galicia is proceeding, especially on the San, with increasing fierceness. The communique says the enemy are continually putting fresh forces into the fight, but along the Dniester the battle continues to our advantage. We have cap
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      The Austro-German Thrust.
      86 5 A "TIMES” VIEW. London, June 17; The Times military correspondent, reviewing the situation resulting from the Austro-German thrust in Galicia, points out that not one-fifth of Russia’s available forces have yet taken the field. We must not allow curselves to be impress-d by Ru sian retreats or
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      German Forces Against Russia.
      52 5 Petrograd, June 16. The military critics estimate that the German forces operating on the Eastern front number 45 Army Corps, as well as 26 Austrian Corps, and that 15 German Corp? are engaged in the operations against Lemberg, and 7 Corps in the operations in the
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      Von Mackensen’s Prophecy.
      22 5 Amsterdam, June 15. General von Mackensen has telegraphed to the Kaiser that he will re-capture Lemberg before Ju'y Ist.
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  • Turkey and the Near East
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      ENORMOUS TURKISH LOSSES.
      101 5 ANTI-GERMAN feeling. Athens. Jane 17. Travellers from Constantinople relate that there is consternation among the Turks at the losses (120,000) sustained in Gallipoli. It is realised that if they continue at the same rate the resistance will aoon collapse. The influential Pashas are disillusioned but are poweiless
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      Seizures by Rumania.
      83 5 AMMUNITION FOR TURKEY. London, June 16. Reuter says the Turks are being increasingly embarrassed by Rumania stopping stores, ammunition, e’e, from Austria. The Ruman ans have redoubled their efforts in this direction and have just seized a complete goods train, en route for Turkey, with double framework,
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  • Italy's Campaign.
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      SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS.
      147 5 AUSTRIAN PRISONERS. Rome, June 16. An Italian communique reports successful operations over the whole front, including the Trentino and laonzo, where the Italians have consolidated their gains. The Italian Mountaineers scaled the rocks of Monte Nero at night, and rushed the Austrian positions at dawn, capturing 300 prisoners.
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  • Naval Operations
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      BRITISH STEAMER SUNK.
      29 5 22 MEN DROWNED. London, June 16. The steamer Strath Naim was sunk by a submarine off Pembrokeshire. The Captain and 21 of the crew were drowned.
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  • General News.
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      PEACE MOVEMENT IN AMERICA.
      54 5 DENOUNCED BY THE PRESS, New York, June 17. A remarkable mushroom growth of socalled peace societies throughout the United States is arousing suspicions. The Press bluntly speaks of the movement a< a new German intrigue to commit the American Government to an effort to secure peace
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      The Greek Elections.
      48 5 NO CHANGE OF POLICY AT PRESENT. Athens, June 18. The victory of the Ven’zelos party is finally established, but owing to the King’s illness the Government will remain in power until July 28th; therefore no change in Greek policy is at present to be expected.
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      Wheat Price Decreasing.
      22 5 London, June 16. The price of wheat is still falling. It is quoted about 50/- to 52/- a quarter.
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      The New Oaks.
      70 5 RESULT OF THE RACE. London, June 17. The New Oaks was run at Newmarket this afternoon and resulted as follows Mr L Neumann's SNOW MARTEN 1 Mr J B Joel’s BRIGHT 2 SILVER TAG 3 Eleven ran. Won by four lengths. A head between second and third.
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    Singapore Pastor’s Departure.
    60 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, June 18. There was large gathering at the Presbyterian Church, to bid farewell to the Rev. A. Proctor, who is leaving for home. Mr. Proctor was presented with a draft for a considerable amount. The Rsv. Mr. Cook said the draft had
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    THE RUBBER MARKET
    32 5 London, June 17.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crrpe 2/5 j. Paia to arrive July-December 2/4f. [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead <fc Co.]
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    LONDON RUBBER WIRE.
    92 5 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. ACTIVE SHARE MARKET. London, June 17. The following dividends are announced:— Sialang Rubber Estates, Ltd., 8 per cent., placing to reserve £lO,OOO, and carrying forward £5,500, Strathmore Rubber Co., Ltd, 12 j per cent. Prye Rubber and Coconut Plantations. Ltd., 7.4 per c-nt, Interim
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    FROM DUTCH SOURCES.
    375 5 It is reported from Paris, that in the buildings of the Turk sh War Office a large infernal machine has been found. The clockwork had been regulated in such a way that the explosion should have taken place at the very moment all Ministers and officers were
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
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      THE LATE CAPT. DUNDAS-MOUAT.
      269 5 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette."] Sir, A good old Penangitewho will be easily identified by all his many friends still left hereunder the initials S. F. W., by this mail, pays the following touching tribute to our lost mutual comrade. "An old friend Murphy’
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    862 5 Mr. G. A. Wemyss, of the Chartered Bank, Kuala Lumpur, is being transferred to Ipoh.— M. M The birthday of His Highness The Sultan of Perak, wh ch falls on the 19th inst, will be celebrate! «s u-u%l this year. The funeral of the late Mrs. Foo
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    BRITISH MALAY RUBBER.
    750 6 CONTINUED PROGRESS. The fifth annual ordinary general meeting was held at the offices, King William House. 2a, Eaatcheap, Mr. F. T. Verner, the chairman of the company, presiding. The Chairman, in the course of his remarks in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said :Gentlemen,
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    Japan and Chinese Shipping.
    185 6 I learn on good authority that the Nippon Yusen Kaisha is again endeavouring to obtain c >ntrol of the China Merchants’ Steam Navigation Company, and that the negotations are likely to be successful, notwithstanding the opposition of President Yuan Shi-Kai. The Chinese concern is one of
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    THE PRINCE IN RUNNING SHORTS.
    318 6 BRITISH SOLDIERS’ SPIRIT, Mr Alexander Powell, the American correspondent, sends a despatch to the New York World from the British headquarters in France, in which he reviews the position on the western front, and concludes The war will ui questionably last two years, not improbably
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    War Demand for Copper.
    296 6 Among the metals particularly required for war purposes, copper, which cur enemies are undoubtedly running very short of, continues to play the most important part, although large quantities of lead and speher are likewi-e needed for the making of amaiu iition. Two of the e metals
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    How Enemy Trenches are Mapped.
    131 6 The special correspondent of the Press Association with the French army in the Argonne, in the course of a message yesterday, says:— We gained some idea of the labyrinth of trenches in this region from photopraphs taken from aeroplanes at a height of 6,000 feet
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
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      PENANG GOLF CLUB.
      132 7 THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The final of the Mixed Doubles Handicap was played at the Golf Club last night when Mrs Phillips and W H Threlfall beat Miss Mahler and Reimann in two sets. It was a very good game and either pair might have won, but Threlfall
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      P.C.C. BOWLS TOURNAMENT.
      17 7 The following was the result of the tie played yesterday ChampionshipTerzano beat Southam 21—14.
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      FOOTBALL.
      59 7 To-morrow in the First Division of the League, at Dato Kramat Gardens, Amaniah meet Muthibol Ahzan. Amaniah has lost to Bahrol Alam by 1 to 0, and Crescent by 2to 1 Muthibol Ahzan has won against Bahrol Alam and Crescent by two to nil in each case. On Sunday
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    BICYCLE THIEF SENTENCED.
    250 7 Tua Hi Kang was charged before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, to-day, with criminal breach of trust in respect of two bicycles belorging to Babjee, cycle dealer and hirer, of Penang Road and Lok Chian of Beach Street, respectively. Babjee, the first prosecutor, said that accused, who was
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    The Ceylon Riots.
    187 7 Calcutta House Search. Madras, June s.—Colombo papers state that there is widespread distress as a result of the reckless looting of the shops owned by Mahomedans, who have practically held the monopoly in the matter of the sale of foodstuffs to the working classes. The persons most
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES’S WAR RELIEF FUND.
    57 7 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Bdance on June 16 ...$22,569.85 Gov Servants in District of Balik Pulau, 6th monthly subscription 41.70 Gedong Estate 108.51 Balance on June 17 ...$22,720,06
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    RUBBER ESTATES OF BRIAN.
    332 7 The Directors of the Rubber Estates of Krian, Ltd, submit their fifth annual report, with accounts, duly audited, for the year ended 31st December, 1914. The net profit for the year (after writing off the sum of £745 16i. 3d. for Depreciation on Buildings, Machinery, 4c.)
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    Reports and Dividends.
    374 7 Sagga.lnt divd 15 p c. Sungkai Chumor.lot divd 10 p c. Serdang Central.Crop for 1914, 131.476 ibs selling at 2s 180 d per lb. Profit £6,284 available proposed divd at rate 6 p’ c per an tax free £2,535 forward. Karak Rubber.Report for 1914 shows surplus on
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    A Cooly Shortage.
    33 7 Colombo, June 4.Cargo unloading at the harbour was at a standstill on Wednesday «wing to lack of coolies, and several ships left with over-carried cargo. The situation is now improving,
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  • STOP PRESS NEWS.
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      Turkish Attacks in Gallipoli.
      134 7 [Reuter’s Services]. DRIVEN OFF WITH LOSS. Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, June 17. The Press Bu-eau announces that at the Dardanelles, last night, a pa r ty of the enemy, led by a German officer, made a gallant attack on the trenches of a British
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      The Shantung Bailway.
      50 7 London, June 17. In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question said Yes, the Imperial Government will gladly represent the interests of British traders in the selection of Chefu for the terminus of the new Shantung Railway.
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      Indian Successes at Cambridge.
      31 7 London, June 17. The Cambridge Wranglers, Mathematical Tripos, part two, include Rao Hanumanta, Madras University Senior Optimes, Sakhalkar, Fergusson College, and Junior Optimes, Jayaratnam Royal College, Colombo.
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    A STEAMER MYSTERY
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    376 7 The subscriptions io Indo-China for the victims of war in France, reached at the end of May, $1,388,455. The Court-Martial in Indo-China has control not only of the newspapers, but also of the cinematographs, No cinematographic representation will from now be given without the programme being submitted first
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