Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 April 1918

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 91. VOL. LXXVI. FRIDAY, 19th APRIL, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
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      DRINK AND THE WAR.
      412 2 [To ths Editor or ths “Pinano Gxzwrru.”] Sir, —When the British Empire entered into this war the Heads of Government in London, who were acquainted with the dangers to be faced, promptly showed a sense of national propriety in giving public examples of unselfishness and self-control.
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      MASTER MARINERS.
      211 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazuttu.”] Sir. —If Commerce had stated in his first letter that the Master Mariner was of serviceable age, fit and able. then there would not have bevn the slightest cause for a reply to his letter, and I trust he will lose
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      MARRIAGE REGISTRATION.
      742 2 [To the Editor of thu “Pinang Girim.”] Sir, It was not my intention to contribute to the discussion of the above subject, but the remarks of ‘‘A Penangite” contained in your paper of yesterday’s date, certainly call for the most severe criticism. Knowing nothing about Chinese domestic life
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      CHINESE MARRIAGES.
      140 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —I now challenge the statement of "Spectator in your p«p?r of yesterday’s date as an unmitigated falsehood. His remonstrances, in the main, fall on de*f p a r s, or shall I sav, they fall off the in nd with
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      ST. GEORGE’S DAY.
      79 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, As all the Subscribers to "St George were not present a* the annual general meeting on the 8 h instant, I respectfully request you will b* good enough to publish the attached letter f om Sir Arthur Pearson, Chai»
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      BLINDED SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS' HOSTEL.
      124 2 St. Dunstan’s, Regent’s Perk, N.W.I, DvCPinber, 20th, 1917. Dear Sir, —I have rec ived the very generous contribution of £l7O which the Englishmen of Penang have again subscribed for the benefit of soldiers and sailors who have been blinded in the War. I enclose an
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    MAN-POWER AND THE GOVERNMENT.
    665 2 A LEAD DEMANDED. It will be noticed that the Viceroy in his reply to Mr Lloyd George’s appeal, makes no mention of the British population in It,dia or of their sense of responsibility The ommission is remarkable, says the Rangoon Times.” Can it be that the
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    Newspapers and the Paper Shortage.
    136 2 Lord Burnham, speaking in the School of Economics, London, said that the importation (f paper-making materials, which had already been reduced to 20 per cent, would probably have to suffer further restrictions, and the effect would be felt not only by newspapers but by all
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    Mr. Balfour on Men Who Died.
    101 2 A memorial to men who have fallen in the war was unveiled in Hillingdon Churchyard, Middlesex, by Mr Balfour, who also read the Lesson from Ecclesiasticus, Let us now praise famous men,’’ at a service in the church. When men are taken in early
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      455 2 Engineer, European, age 33, married desires engagement in responsible position. Chief Engineer’s Certificate, 17 years Engineering experience in locomotive, marine, refrigerating, sugar refining and dredging work. First class references. Replies statirg salary to Box No. 87, c/o Pinang Gazette WANTED. POSITION AS ACCOUNTANT on a Mine or Rubber Estate by
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      93 2 WHEN your tongue is furred, and your breath bad the chances are you’re bilious. If you also have indigestion, constipation, headaches and feel drowsy, your liver needs attention Harsh cathartics are harmful and make matters worse. Nature requires assisting, not forcing to establish regular habits, and a gentle laxative like
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      182 2 ‘fife only theatre in Tafe Gast with a Surbrite Screen:’ One Reason why Empire Pictures are Qlearer and ‘Brighter than any other in Penang. LOVt Ruth Stonehvuse and Jack Mulhall in the heading Parts, xa The cannibals of the South Sea Islands. > The Gi S antie Fight on the
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  • FOOD TROUBLE IN HOLLAND.
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      EXTENSIVE MOVEMENT.
      63 3 —Reuter. Rotterdam, April 14, The Burgomaster of Rotterdam in a proclamation headed Disorder Means Famine” warns the people against collecting in crowds, or unruly behaviour, against which the police and military will take energetic action. A Hague message says a mob barricaded a street with barbed wire, which
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      THE MISERY IN HOLLAND.
      373 3 The Hague, April 10.—Heer Posthuma has inaugurated a Women’s Committee in the Hague, for the purpose of practical advice with regard to food distribution. The “Telegraaf” understands that the price of fuel will probably be lowered. The alcohol industry will soon be entirely stopped for lack
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      Dutch Shipping.
      85 3 —Reuter. NORWEGIAN VIEW. Christiania, April 17. The Norwegian Commercial Shipping Gazette commenting on the report that Holland will receive ship for ehip as compensation, says this is only justice, but adds The Dutch, however, laid up half a million tons of shipping until requisitioned, whereas the Norwegians sacrificed
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    FROM NEUTRAL SOURCES.
    217 3 .—“C. C. Post.” Refusai of Military Duty. Batavia, April 12.—There is a movement on foot amongst the soldiers to refuse duty if their services should they be requisitioned in case the gas workers- go on strike. The cause of the strike is said to be the dismissal
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    THE LATE MR. JUSTICE EDMONDS.
    331 3 DEATH FROM HEART DISEASE. Mr Justice Edmonds had arrived in Malacca from Serembau on Monday the Bih April, writes a correspondent, and had been engaged with civil work up to the end of the week. He was staying, as usual, at The Cottage.” The Assizes
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    FIRE AT PRAI.
    217 3 ATTAP HOUSES BURNT. A fire broke out in Prai early this morning, resulting in the complete destruction of eleven attap shop houses, owned by Chinese and Tamils, on the road parallel with the Prai railway quarters. The fire was ob-erved in a Chinese owned coffee shop, and
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    Rice Supplies.
    310 3 The following is a letter addressed to the Secretary of the P. A. M., dated Kuala Lumpur, 4th April 1918. Sir,—-In confirmation of our coaversa tion by telephone this morning, I am directed to communicate to you the following telegrams (a) From the Resident Councillor, Penang to the
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    THE OFFENSIVE.
    1317 4 S.T.”- The battle in Flanders continues on a large scale sonth and south-west of Ypres, the enemy making further desperate efforts, at what a price in the words of a British soldier. So far the advance has not brought the results the enemy hoped for. With the participation
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1707 4 An Irish colonel was cheering bis men on to battle. “Min” said Irisk! be, “ye are on the verge of battle an’ I want to ask ye before ye start, will ytz fight or will yez run “We will,” came a chcrua of eager replies. Which will
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    921 4 Mr. and Mrs. J. R- O. Aidworth have returned from India. Mr. A. Braddon has been appointed Church Army Commissioner, 3rd Army, North. Mr. James Craig, of Messrs. James Craig, Ltd., Klang, has returned from Home, via America. Mr. S. Seenivasgam, Deputy Registrar, has been appointed to
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    PALESTINE.
    241 4 THE TURKISH RESISTANCE London, April 18. Renter's correspondent at the Palesti Headquarters, on April 12th, say B a 9 t e Turks are being pressed back upon th 8 main line south of Nablus and Tulkeranj 6 on which the possession of Northern Pales' tine depends, tbeir resistance by
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    TIN PRICES
    32 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $154 00 per picul business done. fS L~~‘ Tin was quoted in London on Monday at £322 spot, aad £322 three months.
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    Tin Outputs.
    33 4 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the outputs from the following two companies for the first fortnight were Bangnon Valley (No Liability), 200 piculs. Deebook Dredging (No Liability), 165 piculs.
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    Rubber Crop
    14 4 The following is an additional rubber output for March Taiping lbs 10,759
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    Singapore Rubber Sales.
    44 4 [Fbom Ouk Own Cobbespondknt.] Singapore, April 19. At Singapore Rubber auctions 1,104 tons were offered and 887 tons sold. Tbe demand became keener. Ritled smoked touched $lO3, average $lOO, and fine pale $lO3. The otbe r s were in good demand.
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    The Share Market.
    27 4 [Fbom Oub Own Gobbxspondsnt.] Singapore, April 19, Messrs Fraser Co report a §ood market for rubber?, many at advances, the others steady and quiet.
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    Rice Prices to be Controlled.
    22 4 [Fbom Oub Own Cobbbspondint.] Singapore, April 19. The Food Committee is taking steps to control rice prices.
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    THE MAILS.
    40 4 The homeward mail F,” closes on Monday at 10 a.m.; registration till 9 am, and parcels till 8 a.m. Mail “D despatched from Pinang to London on the 15th February was delivered in London on the 18th instant.
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    TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME.
    65 4 The Band will play the following P r0 gramme of music at the Esplanade from 5 p.m. to-day 1. Reminiscences OJ Donzetli ...Godfrey 2. Gavotte Saidie ...Amillon 3. Selection ...Macbeth ...Verdi 4. Waltz Passing Clouds. ..Prout 5. March Lively on ...Balfour Booking has opened at Messrs R.-binson*
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      53 4 THE TIDES. The following ere the tides for to-day *nd to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 9.30 a.m. (4ft. 2iu.) 1.6 a.tn. (2ft. sin.) 8.0 p.m. (4ft. Sin.) 2.18 p.m. (3ft. Bin.) To-mobrow. 10.6 a.m. (4ft. 8io.) 259 am. (2ft. sin.) 9.20 p.m. (4ft. 6in.) 4 8
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    FIERCE STRUGGLES.
    181 5 THE YPRES FRONT. SUBMARINISH FIGURES. ACTIVITY IN PALESTINEThe figures of shipping last week to and from British, French and Italian ports show a decrease of 362 British, and increases of 24 and 63 French and Italian respectively. The British losses were fifteen, against six, the French one, against
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      THE BATTLE.
      2537 5 ’—Havas [Reuter’s Telegrams’ BRITISH RE-GAIN GROUND. London, April 17. Field Marshal Haig reports? We successfully counter-attacked last evening in the neighbourhood of Wytschaete. Our counter-attack also restored the si'uvioo at Mereren, which we retain. We repuhed, with loss, repeated attacks north of Bailleul. Our fire from close range
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      The Kattegat Sweep.
      34 5 London, April 17. Some writers suggest that Admiral Beatty’s sweep in the Kattegat is connected wi r h anticipation of an attempt by the German Fleet to participate in an offensive.
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      General Foch’s Powers.
      31 5 London, April 17. In the House of Common?, Mr Macpherson stated that General Foch had no power over the appointment or over the removal of any British offictr.
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      Germany and Air Raids.
      49 5 Amsterdam, April 18. In the Reichstag, the Socialist, Herr Geek, suggested the making of an agreement to cease all air raids outside the war zone. The Government rep-esentative replied that their opponents had not requested a stoppage, but if they did, it would be examined.
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      GERMAN AIR RAIDS.
      142 5 London, March 13.—The Gotha aeroplane which was brought down at Chateau Thierry after Monday night’s raid on Paris burst into iames. The captain, extricating himself from the wreckage, fled with his clothes on fire. A French soldier extinguished the flames by rolling him on the ground. The
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      Canadian Measures.
      198 5 DRASTIC “COMB-OUT." O’taws, April 17. Canada is taking drastic action speedily to raise reinforcement®, by cancelling all exemptions and calling up all single men of from 20 to 23 inclusive. She has also decided rapidly to review exemptions of men up to 34. Treaties are being negotiated to
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      East Africa.
      111 5 BRITISH COLUMNS ADVANCING. Loudon, April 17. An East Africa official report says since April Ist, General Edwards’s columns from the coast, and General Northey’s columns from Lake Ny«saa, despite the height of the rainy season, have been converging against mermans concentrated north of the Lurio River. One of
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      SUBMARINISM
      275 5 LAST WEEK’S LOSSES. i London, April 17. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals last week were 2,211 and sailings 2,456. Eleven vessels over and four uncjer 1,600 tons were sunk. Twelve were unsuccessfully attacked. One fishing vessel was sunk. THE BRITISH BARBMETER. The following is a list of arrivals,
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      FRENCH SHIPPING LOSSES.
      140 5 Sunk. C X JO aj ®“3 Week ended. e Sf Over Under o E 1600 1600 5 < < tons. tons. 2nd Dec. 839 816 2 2 2 9th «45 967 1 0 3 16th 981 892 0 1 1 23rd 1 1 O 30th 736 756
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      Italian Losses.
      33 5 London. April 17. The Italian shipping returns show arrivals 394 and departures 332. The sinkings were one above 1,500 tons and one sailing ship above 100 tons. Ul successfully attacked, one.
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      ITALIAN SHIPPING LOSSES.
      133 5 The following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter: Week ended. Arrivals. Sailings. Bußk« Sailing SM?" 2nd Dec. 362 338 9 1 9th Dec. 369 0 16th Dec. 384 333 3 0 23rd Dec. ——3 l 38th Dec. S 8 sth Jan. 322
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      Spanish Steamer Sunk.
      25 5 Madrid, April 17. The Spanish steamer Louisa, which was proceeding to the United States, was torpedoed. Three of the crew were drowned.
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    In Italy.
    34 5 16 ENEMY AEROPLANES BROUGHT DO YN. London, ApriljlS. An Italian official message says We aucceesfully raided a post in the Vail arsa sector. Italian and Briti-h aviators brou|hb down 16 aeroplanes yesterday.
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    IRELAND AND CONSCRIPTION.
    775 6 THE PREMIER'S SPEECH. [Ruetbr’B Telegrams]. London, April 17. In the House of Commons, Mr Lloyd George said President Wilson’s decision was difficult, but it was the only way in which America could render practical assistance in this battle. The decision however was full of difficulty for the
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    THE MAN-POWER BILL
    459 6 LORDS PASS SECOND READING. London, April 17. In the House of Lords, the Man-Power Bill received a second reading. Lord Pirrie’s Appeal. London, April 17. The Press Bureau states that Lord Pirrie, the Controller of Shipbuilding, has made on urgent appeal to the shipyardworkers and employers, and
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    Ministerial Changes.
    54 6 NEW WAR MINISTER. London, April 18. The Press Bureau announces that Lord Derby has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary on a Special Mission to France, in succession to Lord Bertie. Lord Milner becomes Secretary of State for War. Mr Austen Chamberlain has been made a member
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    The Bed Cross Fund.
    154 6 KING’S APPECIATION. London, April 18. H. M. the King, in a letter in the Times,” expresses great satisfaction that the Fund of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John reashed the immense total of £10,000,000. He congratulates the Times on this and
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    AMERICAN LABOUR MISSION.
    181 6 MR. HENDERSON ON LABOUR POLICY. London, April 18. The American Labour delegation was entertained to dinner at the House of Commons by the Parliamentary Committee of the Trade Union Congress. Mr. Arthur Henderson said it was utterly false to suggest that British Labour was anxious for peace
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    Emperor Charles's Letter.
    86 6 A PENCILLED EPISTLE. Paris, April 17. The dossier regarding the Emperor Charles’s letter, cabled on April 12th, wa? laid on the table of the Chamber. It shows the letter was written in pencil. Prince Sixte gave President Poincare a copy. As he was asked to the master
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    Count Czernin’s Successor.
    78 6 VIENNA OPINION. Amsterdam, April 18. The Vienna newspapers regard Baron Burian’s appointment as guaranteeing the closest Austro-German alliance without restrictions. Emperor’s Thanks. Amsterdam, April 18. The Emperor Charles has' written to Count Czernio, expressing warm thanks for past services, and conferring upon him the Grand Cross of
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    Hungarian Crisis.
    72 6 CABINET RESIGNS. Amsterdam April 18. A Budapest message sajs the Hungarian Cabinet has resigned. Casses of Hungarian Crisis. London, April 18. A Budapest telogram s*ys the resignation of the Hungarian Cabinet was immediately due to the impossibility of reaching an agreement on the Franchise question, but the appointment
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    Finland.
    28 6 THE GERMAN ADVANCE. Stockholm, April 19. The German troops which landed at Lovisa advanced to Lahti, between Tam. merfors and Viborg, cutting the railway communication to Petrograd.
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    Spanish Steamer’s Cargo.
    40 6 A SWISS DEMAND. Berne, April 17. Swiss Government demanded reparation from Germany in respect of the torpedoing of a Spanish steamer ‘carrying coal for Switzerland. Germany replied that she is awaiting the return of the submarine responsible.
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    LICHNOWSKY’S MEMORANDUM.
    795 6 PROFESSOR MURRAY’S REVIEW. London, April 16. A translation of Prince Lichnowsky’s famous memorandum has been published, and Lord Robert Cecil stated in the House of Commons to-day that it would be widely circulated. Professor Gilbert Murray, who writes a preface to the translation, contributes in to-day’s Daily Chronicle
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    British Trade Figures.
    25 6 London, April 19. The decrease of exports in March was £8,108,816 and the increase of imports £26,089,590, compared wbh March last year.
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  • Obituary
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    78 6 Obituary. SIR JOHN WILLOUGHBY. London, April 17. The death has occurred of Major Sir John Willoughby, d.s 0., aged 59, who will be remembered as a participant in the Jameson Raid in 1896. Obituary. THE OLDEST M P. London, April 18. The death has occurred of the oldest member of
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  • AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
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      EUPHRATES SUCCESS.
      395 7 Over 5.200 Prisoners. London, April 6.—Reuter’s special correspondent in Mesopotamia writing from Khan Baghdadi on 30th March, says The pursuit bv armoured cars was pushed yesterday 73 miles upstream of Anah, and more stragglers were brought in. Charred remains of books and papers at Haditha and Anah bore
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      PALESTINE FIGHTING.
      152 7 Turks’ Weak Defence. London, April 7.—Reuter’s correspondent at headquarters in Palestine wires: The brilliant raid on the Hedjaz Railway at Amman has greatly impressed the Arab population east of the Jordan. If anything further were needed to convince them of the hopelessness of the Turkish cause, the weak
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      THE FIRST PHASE A FAILURE.
      126 7 London, April 5. —The severe check given to the first German onslaught has had a profound effect in Germany. The loss of officers was immense and caused reconsideration of the ways and means. The bringing in of the wounded by night has not concealed from
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      “MEET FORCE BY FORCE.”
      136 7 Baltimore Enthusiasm. London, April 7.—A Baltimore cable says !An audience of 15,000 received President Wilson’s speech enthusiastically, punctuating it with tumultuous applause. When accepting Germany’s challenge and when the President demanded that force should be met by force, the crowd rose as one man and,cheered wildly
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      FOOD HOARDING IN AUSTRIA.
      55 7 A telegram from Zurich states that the Austrian socialists are demanding the prosecution for food hoarding of Prince Schwarzenberg, one of the pillars of the German party. Vans delivered at his residence 4,000 eggs, 30 bags of potatoes, six sacks of flour, 18 sacks of wheat
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      SOUTH AFRICA AND THE WAR.
      213 7 London, April B.—A Cape Town cable says General Botha has issued an eloquent appeal to South Africans to respond to Mr. Lloyd George’s appeal to South Africa to bring her brigade to strength without delay. He says “I feel that while chivalry lives and honour
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      ALLIES' AIR RAIDS
      126 7 A Significant Admission. London. March 3. —Significant light is thrown on the German official reports minimising the effect of the Allies’ air raids on German frontier towns by a newspaper published at Saarbrucken. an industrial town in the Rhine province of Prussia. The paper says 74 bombs
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      LLOYD GEORGE “NOT WEAK.”
      96 7 German View of Military Changes. Amsterdam, February 18.—Commenting on jhe political situation in England, the ‘‘Yossische- says:—‘‘lf Mr. Lloyd George remains in power—and the fact that he managed Sir William Robertson’s resignation shows his position is not weak then of our German politicians will be strangely
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      GERMANY’S MAN POWER.
      84 7 London. March 7.—Colonel Feyler, a Swiss military expert, estimates the total German losses at 2.500.000 dead, including 500.000 deaths from sickness. In addition, 2,500.000 have 'been incapacitated by wounds and sickness, and 1.000.000 have been slightly wounded, and are now convalescent. The total number available for the
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      HOW GERMANS ARE DELUDED.
      48 7 London. March 11. —A repatriated sailor states that he has seen more food in one shop in Cardiff than in the whole of Berlin. British sailors were frequently marched up and down Berlin streets to maintain the illusion that many war ships were sunk.
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      SINKING OF GLENART CASTLE.
      82 7 London. March 4. —Commander Nicholl. in a speech at Newport, said he was prepared to say that the submarine which sank the British hospital ship Glenart Castle last week knew when the vessel left Newport. He demanded that aliens should not be allowed along the docks.
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      AUSTRALIAN MAILS LOST.
      111 7 .—‘Savannah News.” London, March 4.—The Official Press Bureau announces that mails from Australia and New Zealand containing a few letters, many newspapers and parcels were aboard a ship which has been torpedoed. The posting dates were: —New Zealand —Letters 14th to 18th December; Parcels, 12th to 17th
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      SINGAPORE DIVORCE CASE.
      477 7 Petition Refused in the Privy CouncilOn Tuesday, February 5, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council heard a petition of Chan Seek Choo, who is the wife of the respondent, Tan Eng Lim, who were married on January 18, 1912, and who had a son, Tan George,
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    THE MINISTERIAL CHANGES.
    61 7 Lord Derby, who has left the War Office on becoming British Ambassador in Paris. Mr. Austen Chamberlain, a former Secretary of State for India, who has been made a member of the War Cabinet. Lord Milner, who has been a member of the War Cabinet for sixteen
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    COCONUT OIL.
    209 7 Carried in Ship’s False Bottom. The “Cablenews” (Manila) said recently: —Unique in the practice of cargo carrying from the Far East to the United States, and an innovation which will add hundreds of thousands of pesos to the earnings of deepsea ships, the East Asiatic liner Kina will
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    ENEMY SHIPS.
    169 7 Use As Troop Transports. From an American paper, we learn that the German ships seized and refitted as army transports, and the number of troops they will carry, include the Vaterland (Levia than) 54,282 tons, 8,000 officers and men; George Washington, 25,570 tons, 4,850 officers and men; Amerika
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    THE PLANTERS’ ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA.
    425 7 The annual general meeting of this Association will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, the 24th inst., at No. 12. Market Street, Kuala Lumpur. The following is the agenda 1. Minutes of meeting of February 26. 2. "War Relief. 3. Export duty. 9. Labour.
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