Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 January 1920

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1333. No. 3. VOL. LXXVIII. MONDAY. sth JANUARY, 1920. PRICE IO CENTS.
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    POULET’S RETURN.
    670 2 ANOTHER ATTEMPT IN 1920. Capt. Poulet and Mons. Benoist have returned to Rangoon and are staying with Father Allard of the Roman Catholic Chinese Mission School, in Keighley Street, says the Rangoon Times” of the 23rd December. They have brought) with them the two Rhone engines. These had
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    PASSING OF INDIA BILL.
    110 2 Lord Sinha Conoratflatep. London, December 19,—1 n the House of Lord?, Lord Se] borne congratulating Lord Sinha on the passing of the India Bi]], pointed out that Lord Sinha was the first Indian British subject to be a member of the House of Lords and that
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      1219 2 POSITION WANTED. DOGS. ITo manage a -mall Rubber Estate by a Owners of Dogs are hereby reminded Planter of over 10 vearu experience, lately that the Registration of dogs for the year managing at the same time 2 European ending 31st December, 1920 commenced owned Estates in Negri Sembilan. High-
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    THE FOOTBALL FIELD.
    884 3 BY B J EVANS. London, December 3. Football was played in miserable weather conditions last week; but the majority of the games in the two divisions of the English League were of suoh importance that this bad very little effect on the size of the crowds Though
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      197 3 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnDnnnnnnnn iIMPERIALi H From Mon., sth to Wed., 7th January, 1920. U In the Second Show at 9 p. m. 0 9 The Story sensational of a Woman’s Way. H THE LAST MAN The Social Butterfly and a Manly Man. 0 A 5 act Vitagraph Star of romance and despair
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    CHINA’S SILVER EXPORTS.
    183 4 INDIA’S NOTE CIRCULATION. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, January 1. Messrs Mocatta and Goldsmid s annual review of the Silver Market points out that China’s expo-ts of silver from 1914 till 1918 exceeded imports by about 81,000,000 taels, and says some think China then parted with much more silver
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    THIEF CAUGHT IN HOTEL.
    308 4 A DESPERATE STRUGGLE. A thief who visited the room of Dr R M Connolly, in the E <fc O Hotel, this morning, was captured as the result of the strenuous efforts of the doctor. About 8 45 a m, Dr Connolly was sitting reading in the
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    PENANG ASSIZES
    336 4 Application for Special Jury, The first assizes of the year commenced in the Supreme C urt, this morning, presided over by His Honour Mr Justice L M Woodward, Senior Puisne Judge. There are seven cases on the list and eleven persons are involved. Before proceedings commenced the Acting
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    371 4 Mr J D Hall is to act as Second Magistrate. Singapore. The hon’ble Mr R J Addie returned to the Colony on December 26cb. The Singapore Municipal Commission will present an address to the new Governor on his arrival. The Rev. Brother James is proceeding to Burma
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    MR. S. WOOD HILL.
    404 4 FAREWELL DINNERS BY CHINESE. On Saturday evening the Chinese General Merchants of Penang, representing 21 Chops, entertained Mr Sidney Wood Hill of Messrs Huttenbach Bros, and Co. in view of his impending departure on home leave, to a Chinese Dinner at the Ban Hong Knooi Hotel.
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    PASSENGERS FROM HOME.
    441 4 The following passengers are expected at Singapore on the 9th instant from England by the Blue Funnel line steaher Gorgon: Mrs. Butterfield, Mrs, Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Jackson, Mr. W. J. Halifax, Mr. G. Drummond, Mr. R. W. S. Ogle, Mr. A. Clarke, Mr. J.
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    COATS OFF.
    345 4 By Harold Begbib. For England’s faith and future a thousand years go bail: Who doubts our strength to conquer, who say our heart will fail? So far we’ve marched in honour, so often we’ve stood fast, Who says that we shall perish by our owu hands at last?
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    The Silver Market.
    62 4 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, January 2. Messrs Montagu and Go’s report says the silver market is fairly well supplied, so that despite the weakness of American exchange, the price has slightly given way. The stock in London is very small, markedly contrasting with the position in the United
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    SIAM’S RICE SUPPLY.
    89 4 The King’s. Speech. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, January 3. The King of Siam, in the annual birthday speech to members of the Royal family and officials of the Government, said the result of the prohibition of the export of rice .was now apparent. The amount of
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    SAIGON RICE MARKET.
    123 4 The Compagnie de Commerce auu do Navigation d’Extreme Orient, of Saigon, in their report dated December 9 stated: —There is no change to report in our market during the last fortnight. Our prices are very high with an upward tendency due to the large quantity of rice
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    P.C.C. BOWLS TOURNAMENT.
    65 4 The following ties have been fixed for Thursday, Bth January. Single Handicap “A”.— —1 H. Starr v. Winner of R. Owen and A. Lindley (3); —1 G. B. F. Southam v. tl Capt. Kerr (2); —1 J. Duguid v. Winner of G. Wright Motion and R. N.
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    P.C.C. BOWLS TOURNAMENT.
    58 4 The following are results of P.C.C. bowls ties: Teams of Four (Final): —R. N. Goodwin, A. Lindley, J. M. Chalmers, and J. Duguid Scr. beat J. G. Allan, G. B. F. Southam, H. Starr and G. Wright Motion Scr. by 21—13. Single Handicap “B” F. M. Sharrock
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    THE VICEROY’S CUP.
    105 4 The finish in the .Viceroy’s Cup was thrilling. Such a finish has not been seen in the Viceroy’s Cup for a long time. Roubaix was made favourite at 5 to 4, First Flier and One were also heavily backed. Dark Legend was also heavily supported. Mordennis was
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    ATTACK ON DAIREZ ZOR.
    230 4 Basra, December 21.—The following is the full text of the message which Amir Feisul has sent from Paris to Amir Zaid at Damascus “It has been reported that a party under Ramadhan Shalash and Ajaimi-al-Sadun have attacked Dairez Zor, pretending that they are acting under instructions
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
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      THE TOOKEE.
      73 4 Sib, —The word is onomatopoeic “too-kee” being the cry of the lizard. “Enquirer”- will find in Chapter XIV of Engrail a comparison between the name of thia reptile here and in other countries. etc., Bon Ton* Sib, —The .word is a corruption of “towkay” thia house-lizard being the
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    H.M.S. HAWKINS AT PENANG.
    225 4 The light cruiser Hawkins is paying the return visit to Penang which was promised when she left here after her first visit to the port, which synchronised with the arrival of H. E. Vice-Admiral Sir A. L. Duff, the Commander-in-Chief of the China Station. The cruiser
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    H.M.S. CAROLINE AT CALCUTTA.
    85 4 Calcutta, December 18.—H.M.S. Caroline came straight on to Calcutta from Bombay, and will be in this port till the 27th. She is 447 feet from end to end. Her beam is 42 feet, speed 30 knots with 45,000 horse power turbines. She was engaged in the
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    THE RIKISHA ROW AT KUALA LUMPUR.
    113 4 Twenty-three rikisha-pullers were formally charged with rioting before Mr. A. W. Just at Kuala Lumpur Police Court on Friday, and remanded until Monday. The witnesses in the case were subsequently attacked by a number of rikisha-pullers in Pudu Road, but the Police soon quelled
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    LONDON PRICES.
    33 4 Messrs. Taylor Co., Ltd., have received a cable jdated London, 2nd January, 5.40 p.m., giving the market price of copra as £65 10s. Od. per ton, rubber 2s. lOd. per lb.
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    Band Programme
    53 4 The Band will play the following programme of miaic at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. to-day 1. Selection Un Bxllo in Maschera Verdi 2 Fox Trot Young Country Girl 3 P«*rez 3. Walt E... Mattei’s J... Godfrey 4. P Ika Go As You Please f... Winterbottom 5. March
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      353 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITION WANTED. Billet wanted as Fitter or Driver. Ca B take charge <f Factory engine and a] rubber curing machinery. 15 yea|> mechanical experience. Holds good tegq monials. P. J. de Silva, c/o Postmaster' Prai. POSITIONS VACANT. Senior Assistant wanted with ?00c knowledge of Tamil to take charge
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    A PENANG PHANTASY.
    2040 5 A MONUMENTAL DRE VM. (P. G Special). I am sitting on the verandah, in negligee, after e’ joying a food durian and cigar, and I casually picked up an American paper in .which was an article anent the present monumental craze which is the vogue in the
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    INDIAN NOTE FORGERIES.
    164 5 The Madras Police have just detected a sensational currency note forgery and the preliminary enquiry into the case is now proceeding before the Deputy Magistrate of Cocanada. The facts are that eight persons, all of them Telugus of Rajahmundry, entered into a conspiracy as far back as
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      524 5 < Sleeplessness is very fre- fe'f! f quently caused by undue pressure H *uka.-®ecgj J L"? 4j /of blood on the brain, resulting in J i mental activity at a time when the j brain should be soothed and quiet. When a cup of Ovaltine "is taken last t thing
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    BIRTH.
    29 6 Miles—At Penang, on the sth January, the wife of Arthur J. Miles of a son. Geikib—November 27, at Edinburgh, the wife of W H Geikie, Sarawak, a son.
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    THE CURSE OF EXAMINATIONS.
    1223 6 We hear of improvements that have occurred in local education during recent years. They have taken place it is true. The School of tc-day is an infinitely more successful institution, in many respects, than its predecessor of yesterday. But it still remains under the influence of
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1324 6 A correspondent directs attention to the fact that some local moneyThe Sharks changers are charging 8 Agaia. cents for changing a dollar note, and he rightly suggests that it >• time the powers that be stepped in and protected the public. One cent was formerly sufficient, and
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    TIN PRICES.
    40 6 Tin was quoted in London as fo'lows Dec 30th at £344 5s spot, and £312 three months; Dec 31st at £343 10s spot, and £341 5s three months; Jan 2nd at £349 10s and £347 10s three months.
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    78 6 The output of the Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., during December was 471 pikuls Mill piculs 216.31, tributes piculs 254.36. The output of the Kalumpang Tin. No Liability, for December was hours run 574.35, yield piculs 276.54, yards treated 69,025. The output of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., N.
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    RUBBER CROPS.
    44 6 The following are additional rubber output" for December Bungsar lbs 38,C00 Bakap Plantations 21,600 Batu Matang 23,358 F.M.S. Rubber 135,000 Jong Landor 61,596 Kedah 52,253 Kuang 60,000 Kuala Lumpur 155,000 Parit Perak 14,910 S. 8. (Bertam) 135,000 Sedgeley 23,000 Tandjong 170 000
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    War Trophies for Penang.
    58 6 We are informed by nhe Hon’ole the Acting Resident Councillor that information has been received that oun of the War Trophies presented by His Majesty’s Government to the Colony the following ars allotted for the Settlement of Penang. 1 light gun. 1 machine gun. 10 helmets.
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    Hon. Mr. Macfadyen to Wed.
    64 6 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, January 5. The engagement is announced of the Honourable Mr Eric Macfadyen, youngest son of the late Reverend J A Macfadyen of Manchester, and Mis® V S Charapney, of Batu Blab, Klang, second daughter of E H 3 Obampney
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    Kuala Lumpur's Rickisha Men
    29 6 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, January 5. There has been no further development of the rickisha trouble. There is stih shortage on the streets.
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      25 6 E.&O. HOTEL. RACE TIFFINS DINNERS. Tuesday, January 13t6. January 15tQ. Saturday, January 17t6E. O. Orchestra during Tiffin and Dinner Everyday. Dancing on Thursday after Dinner-
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  • Obituary
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    39 6 DEATHS. Vabe—November 30, at Scarborough, Henry Vade Walpole Vade, late of Singapore. Ong Cheng Lim—Ab his residence, No. 24, Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore, Ong Cheng Lim, the beloved son of Mr and Mrs Ong Beng Watt, aged 10 years.
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    NEW YEAR HONOURS.
    165 7 COLONIAL OFFICE AWARDS. [Better’s Telegrams.] London, December 31, The New Y*ar honours in the Colonial Office 'ist include K. C. M. G. Mr William Herne?, Minister of Rail* wavs New Zealand. Mr George Parkin, Organising Secretary cf the Rhodes Scholarships. C. M. G. Mr John R Innes,
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    “Ranji,” G. B. E.
    35 7 London, December 31. The New Year Honours include the Order of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire to ths Maharaja Jam Saheb of Nawanagar (the excricketer Ranji.”)
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    Premier's New Year Message.
    143 7 A CALL FOR UNITY. London, January 1, Mr Lloyd George, in a New Year’s message in the Manchester Daily Dispatch says We bid farewell to the fateful year which witnessed the signing of peace, which L alike a token of victory and a warrant for hope.
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    The Peace Treaty.
    73 7 FINAL ARRANGEMENTS. Paris, December 31 The Supreme Council has decided that al! measures relating to the enforcement of the treaty must be arranged before January €tb, when it is expected ratifications will be exchanged. After the enforcement of the treaty, Germany must surrender without delay the 192.000
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    Turkey’s Future.
    87 7 THE PARIS CONFERENCE. London, December 31. No final decision has been reached with regard to the future of Turkey. The genera» principles have been agreed upon provisionally, but the matter will be the principal subject- of discussion at the forthcoming Allied Conference in Paris, which will probably be
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    Cinema Expeditions.
    37 7 New York, January 1. iwo cinena expeditions have been despMched to Algeria, Turkey, India and to pe, e trate “behind the walls” P orf raying native social ]uBtr ’onditions off the beaten F»tn« of tourists.
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    RUSSIA AND SIBERIA.
    311 7 THE MILITARY SITUATION. [Reuteb’s Telegrams.] London, January 1. An authoritative summary of the operations in Ru-sia in the last fortnight sboRB that the Russian moral in North Russia is good, and that there is nothing to fear from the activities of the present Bolshevist forces The Esthonians
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    Trans-Siberian Railway.
    26 7 CZECHO-SLOVAK GUARDIANS. Irkutsk, December 31. The Allied Commissioners and Koltcbak’s Government have agreed to entrust the guarding of the Trans-Siberian Railway to the Czecho-Slovaks.
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    SEMENOFF’S OPERATIONS.
    308 7 Poking, Dec. 19.—Tuchun Pao Kuei-ching of Kirin has sent an urgent message to the Peking Government stating that General Semenoff has recently occupied the offices of the Chinese Telegraph Administration at Haibin with his troops and has sent five battalions of hi« army to take control of the
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    REPORT DENIKIN HAS GIVEN UP COMMAND.
    142 7 Pais. December 21.—The Esthonian newspapers state that General Denikin is reported to have given up the command of the anti-Bi Ishevist army in Sooth Russia to General Wrang®!, who proposes to undertake a fresh offensive. The Polish press expresses great anxiety regarding the position
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    Prisoners in Siberia.
    122 7 RED CROSS APPEAL. Rome, January 1. The International Committee of Red Cross Societies of Geneva are requesting ;nterce ß sion in favour of 200,000 prisoners of different nationalities m the hands of the Japanese, and kept in Siberia, undergoing agonising sufferings, which must lead to madness and
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    Mr. O'Grady Interviewed.
    84 7 London, January 2, Mr O’Grady, M P, interviewed by a representative of the “Daily Mirror,” said he had every reason to believe be would be able to arrange by the end of January for the homecoming of all British military and civilian prisoners in Russia, He was
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    Ex-Kaiser and Ex-Czar.
    96 7 THE NICKY LETTERS. London, January 1. The Morning Post is publishing the famous Dearest Nicky letters from the ex-Kaiser to the ex-Czar, from the time of rhe lather’s accession in 1894, until 1914. The letters are couched in affectionate terms are all written in English, and facsimiles
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    The Prince of Wales.
    82 7 FUTURE TOURS OF DOMINIONS. London, December 31. Reuter learns that while the details of the Prince of Wales’s tours of the Dominions are not yet arranged, there is reason to believe that he will leave England in the Renown in March next for Australia and New
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    "Black Rod.”
    26 7 London, December 31. It is understood that General Sir William Palteney will succeed the late General Stpphen»on as Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
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    A Report.
    50 7 London, January 1. A New York message reports the death of Sir Horace Plunkett, And a Denial. London, January 1. There is no truth in the report of Sir Horace Plunkett’s death. Reuter’s correspondent at Battle Creek, on January Ist. reports that he arrived there in good health.
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    British Shipping Position.
    111 7 London, December 31. A hundred German ships, mostly interned in South America, many exceeding 10,000 tons, remain to be handed over to the Allie?, beyond the 250 already rurrendered and provisionally distributed among the shipping companies. The distribution and British shipbuilding activity have re-established British shipping supremacy,
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    GERMANY’S ARMED FORCES.
    98 7 REMINDER FROM THE ALLIES. [Reuteb’s T eleg bams] London, January 1 Ic is authoritatively estimated that the present strength of the German armed forces is over 1,000.000, composed of an army of 400 000, the Zeitfreiwilligen, who are temporary volunteers or army reserves numbering 150,000 to 200,000,
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    HUNS’ HIDDEN ARMIES.
    386 7 A competent observer, lately returning from Germany, gives an interesting estimate of Germany’s armed strength. The military forces in Germany to-day, be told Reuter’s Agency, in November. comprise the National Army or Reichswehr, which by the Treaty of Versailles is limited to 100,000 with not more than
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    Illicit Sales by Germany.
    80 7 London, January I. The Reparation Commission has intervened in connection with large sales of German lorses and cattle to neutrals, the discovery of which illustrates Germany’s continued deception, as recently she represented she was unable to comply with certain Allied reparation demands owing to the neces
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    British Busy in Belgium.
    36 7 Brussels, January 1. The Libre Belgique welcomes the fact that British enterprises have been increasing in Belgium with great stride* since the armistice,displacing the pre-war German activities, notably in Antwerp and Brussels.
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    British Revenue.
    23 7 London, January 1. The revenue in the past quarter was £237,252,905 an increase of £7,150,775 compared with corresponding quaiter of 1918.
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    Moored Mines Cleared.
    39 7 London, December 31. The operations allocated to the British for the clearance of all moored mines in Home waters and the Mediterranean r«nd Aegean Seas have been completed Certain Black Sea ports have also been cleared.
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    Returning Chinese.
    15 7 Havre, January 2. The British steamer Winifredian sailed for Halifax with 2,700 Chinese.
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    NORTH-WEST FRONTIER.
    136 7 BATTLE OF THE RIDGES. [Reuteb’s Telegrams.] London, January 1. It appears tbat the surrender of the Mahsuds to the British followed a decisive battle on December 18th. Describing the battle, Reuter’s correspondent with the Tochi Field Force says the Derajat column moved out from Jandola at eight in
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    BIGGEST BATTLE OF THE EXPEDITION.
    481 7 Jandula, December 19.—Wiring from th® battlefield near Mandanna Kach the Associated Press special correspondent says: The Eighteenth Deraj at Colonmn moved but from Jandula at eight this morning and quickly became engaged in the biggest battle this expedition has so far produced. Sarkai Ridge was
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    ENEMY LOSSES.
    205 7 Jandola, December 24 —Dersjat Column, Mandana Kach the 23rd December, Reports have now come in tbat the Mahsuds acknowledge at least one hundred and fifty killed and dangerously wounded as a result of the action on the 21st, when they attacked and captured the picket position to the
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    Indian National Congress.
    209 7 THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECH. Amristar, December 30. At the opening of the Indian National Congress, Mr Nehru, in an uncompromising presidential address, declared tbat unrest in the Punjab dated from Lord Curzon’s Viceroyalty, while Sir D Ibbetson s administra tion was followed bv repression and terrorism down to
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    EGYPT.
    26 7 BANQUET TO COMMISSION. Cairo, January 1. '1 The Sultan of Egypt bas arranged a banquet for the Milner Commission, the Cabinet and other high functionaries.
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    INSURANCE AGAINST UNEMPLOYMENT.
    232 7 DETAILS OF NEW SCHEME. London, December 31, The Unemployed Insurance Bill extends insurance against unemployment on a contributory basis to substantially the whole of the employed population between 'he ages of 16 and 70. The total number of workers, manual and non-manual v affected is estimated at
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    Record Banking in 1919.
    55 7 London, January 1. The Bankers’ clearing bouse operations in 1919 aggregated £28,415,000,000, being an increase of £7,217,000,000 over the clearings in 1918 and surpassing all records. The high cost of raw material the increased price of production and the consequent greater demand for banking accommodation partly
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    U.S. Sugar Control.
    20 7 Washington, January 1. President Wilson signed the bill which continues for another year Government control of sugar.
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    International Rugby.
    17 7 London, January 1, At Rugger, Scotland beat France by 5 points to nil at Paris.
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    France’s Military Pensions.
    44 7 Paris, December 31, M Koltz, the Minister of Financ®, speaking in the Chamber of Deputies, stated that France had already been compelled, thanks to Germany, to pay 15,000,000,00 francs for military pensions and 10,000,000,000 for the benefit of the occupied districts.
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    Steamer Stranded.
    16 7 London, January 2. The steamer Cuzco, from New York for Hongkong, stranded off Honolulu.
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    Strikes in Jamaica.
    56 7 Kingston (Jamaica), January 1. The Longshoremen's Union has ordered a general strike in Jamaica, demanding ove r double pay. Shipping i? suspended. Th» docks are guarded by police and military. A tramway strike baa lasted eight day?. The dispute will probably be referred to conciliation board. Meanwhile
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    EXCHANGE PROBLEM.
    902 8 •T.O.M.’’ EFFECT ON PLANTING INDUSTRY At the Sangkai DPA meeting on Monday, December 29, the exchange problem was discussed from two points of view firstly, in connection with a suggestion that the timn has now come in view of tbe enhanced value of the rupee and the increased
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    LADY DALMENY DIVORCED.
    12 8 London, December 18.—Lord Dalmeny has been granted a divorce.
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    SHARES.
    1014 9 NAMES. J |o __l 00 <a 211 RUBBER (Dollar.) Bc 8c Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 4,2/ 4.56 *-x. Amalgamated Malay Estates ...I 4.06! 4.25 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 16.21 i 16. ,l Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates ...I L 5( 1.60 Ayer Molek Rubber Co. 4.26 ,4-4 f Ayer Panas
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    MERGUI RUBBER ESTATES.
    581 9 Phuposep Sale ue Propehty. The annual general meeting of the -Mergui liubber Estate Limited was held at' the registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore. -Mr. A._ E. Baddeley the others present, being Messrs. \V. A. Sims, C. Miles, Captain James Craig and 11. B.
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER SALES.
    192 9 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., Singapore reported on Friday, 2nd January follows. The usual rubber were held this we*-k on Wodnesdav and Friday on account of the New Year Holiday. On the first dav of the sales fine pale crepe sold at un to $1.09 while ribbed
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    PRODUCE.
    152 9 Penang, January 5. 1920. S. P. Tapioca No. 2 $l3i —sales M. P. Tapioca sl4.oo—sellers Gold leaf 572 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 6 0z)... sl6| buyers. Black Pepper $25 nom White Pepper $65 sellers. Trang Pepper nominal Mace $9O nom. Mace Pickings $75 sellers. Cloves $l5O sellers.
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    125 9 Yesterday’s Late Arrivals. Jin Ho, Gu'ly, 94, Deli, Eastern Shipping Co, general. Sappho, Scott, 328, Teluk Anson, Adamson Gilfilhn Co., general. Penang, Mat, 49, Deli, Eastern Shipping Co. general, To-day’s Arrivals. Hong Hwa, Bainbridge, 1,924, Amoy, Ho Hong S S i Co, general. Kedah, Maples, 94, Sitiawan, Eastern
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    PENANG MAILS CLOSE.
    290 9 DAILY (except Sunday). Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping > By train Ipoh, KualaKubu, KualaLumpur f 7.15 a.m Seremban. Malacca, Johore, 1& 6 p.m Singapore and Hongkong J Parit Buntar and Bagan Serai By train also 10.15 a.m. &:3.45 p.m. Taiping By train also also 10.15 a.m. Batu
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    THE MAILS.
    22 9 The homeward mail “C by the Tara, closes at 10 am. on Wednesday; registration 9 a.m. and parcels 8 a.m.
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    COMING EVENTS.
    40 9 Jan B.—New Club, Taiping, Dance, 9.30 p.m. Jan 11.—P.V.R.C. Shoot, 200, 500 and 600, 7-30 a.m. Jan 13, 15 17.—Penang Races. Jan 25. —P.V.RC. Shost. 300 and 600, 7-30 a m. Jan 28.—P A M Meeting, Kuala Lumpur.
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    EXCHANGE.
    116 9 Penang, January 5, 1920. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/4 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 5,'8 3 Credit ...2/5 3/16 3 Documentary ...2/5 1/4 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank "g 3 days’ sight Private -g
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    MALAYA AND EXCHANGE.
    1193 10 THE SITUATION REVIEWED. We had some figures the other day (-'ays the Strait* Times shewing that the value of the total overturn of trade in the Straits Settlements in 1919 was $1,811,278.942 eighteen hundred and eleven and a quarter millions. It is necessary to keep that figure
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    INDIA IN PARLIAMENT.
    237 11 Airship for N.-W. Frontier. London, December 22.—Replying to Major Sir Bertram Faile in the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law said he was not aware that the Airships R-34 and R-39 would be sold for commercial purposes. He was making inquiries with regard to the suggestion that
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    THE AMRITSAR CASE.
    136 11 London, December 23.—1 n the House of Commons, on the motion for adjournment, Col. Wedgwood raised the Amritsar case. He denounced what had happened in the strongest terms ana declared that it had destroyed our good reputation throughout the world. He urged the necessity for having a
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    GENDARMERIE LEADER’S SUICIDE.
    18 11 London, December 17.—A Stockholm message says: Hjalmarson, ex-commander of gendarmerie in Persia. has committed suicide.
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    ACCIDENT TO M. CLEMENCEAU.
    42 11 London, December 14.—A Paris message states: M. Clemenceau has arrived. The Doctor found that the Premier was suffering from a fractured rib which occurred when he was crossing to England in rough weather. The injury is not serious.
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    FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT.
    123 11 Colombo, December 6.—A serious motor accident took place yesterday, as a result of which Miss Annie Hood, Medical Missionary, W.M.S., Batticaloa, was killed. The lady was returning after a visit to Mrs. Brant, of Koslanda, by the mail bus yesterday evening. Between the 15th and IGth mile
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