Straits Echo, 26 April 1918

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16, $3O Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 26th APRIL» 1918. Single Copy, lO cents. No. 97.
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    Power of the Great General Staff.
    836 2 A question which interests every inhabit* ant ot the world to-day is where does the ultimate power reside in Germany P Whenis the force which controls the country P The Beiobstag, of course, has no real power the 25 ruling princes of Germany, voting
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    Opium in Siam.
    102 2 It ia anticipated that, owing to the new regulation» for the retailing of opium, there will be a oonaiderable reduo* lion in aalea during the current fiaoal year and a aim of one million tioala ia being allowed for thia. The work of the Opium Department which
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    “Amazing” British Airmen.
    1079 2 Stomus ow Fights Against Odds. FeDruary, 20. The hard, cold weather of last week seems to have broken. It is still cold enough, with t severe frost main last night, but, instead of a keen, sunlit day, to day has been raw and grey, with even a
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    The Anti-Conscriptionists.
    394 3 [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, April 24, 2.10 p ro. The Timet in a leader referring to the Roman Catholic Hierarchy in Ireland placing themselves at the head of the anti-con-scription movement, says It saya roach for the forbearance of the British people that so little p r otest is
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    Fire in the Harbour.
    247 3 And Its Sbqubl. As a sequel to the fire which occurred on board a Chineae junk, which was loaded with 2,000 drums of petrol on the 20th instant, an inquiry waa held this meruing by Mr. S. H. Langston to ascertain the cause of the death
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    Mails Will Close.
    54 3 Fob Bt Stbambb At. To-morrow (Saturday). Tongkah, Kopah, Renong,Victoria Point, Mergui Tavoy and Moulmein I*3o pm. Port Swettenham and Singapore Ipoh 8-30 p m. Calcutta (via Singapore) by train 6 pm. 29th instant, (Monday), United Kingdom (route 1 P-m--uncertain) Mail G Parcels noon Rangoon (Mergui and Moulmein
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    Teluk Anson Notes.
    317 3 Oar Ttluk Anson correspondent writes A esse of sudden death after assault occurred on the 18th instant. It would appear that a Tamil, Rsmasamy, was caught by a Chinaman at the railway station picking his pocket and taking $l, therefrom words were exchanged and the Chinaman dealt
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    Singapore Cold Storage.
    382 3 [To Tbb Editor or the Straits Timet Sir, —I was very much annoyed this evening on reading in the Straits Times the very garbled statement as to my reasons for leaving the Singapore Cold Storage Company. There are several inaccuracies in the report of the proceedings of
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    Malay Committed to Trial for Perjury.
    232 3 In the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpurbefore the Acting Chief Judicial Commissioner, Mr Justice lanes, the civil suit Syed Alsagoff versus R»j* Jamaat, was concluded. The plaintiff claimed 81,140, money lent to R*ja Bot, the father of the present defendant, who ia administrator of hia
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      446 3 Ministering Children's League. Forthcoming Entertainment. A Variety Entertainment bv the ■embers of The Ministering Children's League will be given in the T OWN HALL ON MAY,4th at 5,30 pm UNDER THH DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE O W The Hon'ble The Resid nt Councillor and Mrs. Michell, The Hon'ble The Officer Commanding the
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    The Straits Ecbo.
    101 4 PUBLISHED DAILY (Except Sundays and public holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price s Daily Local ?80 per annum. Out station Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) 818 per annum. Cable Address: "ECHO PENANG.’ Telephone No*. (Eoho) 586. Printing Department 343, At. H.
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    BIRTH.
    21 4 Hunt, —Oj April 20, at Nu-sincr Home in Edinburgh. to Mr. and Mrs. W E Hunt, a d*a_>ht«r. (By cablr
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    RECONSTRUCTION BY SUBSIDY.
    1330 4 The local G vernments are likely to be called on to support s ui? of tha schemes tba f are largely imo’ed for the purposs of orgacising acd utilising the -abilities and resources of tba Empire G»n s for aoh purposes are well koo«n and begin many
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    London Rubber Market.
    26 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, April 24, The prices in the London Rubber Market to*day were: Pale Crepe 2/Sf Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/4J
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    M. A. P.
    865 4 Mr. Justice P. J, Sprou'e, who went to Malacca for the Asaia a returned this morning. Mr. A. J. Piumb, who met with a motorcycle accident sustaining a alight concussion of the brain, ia progressing favourably. Mr. F. J. G. Aeria, Overseer of Works, Bukit Mertajam will
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    RANDOM NOTES.
    928 4 U-Boat Bottlers, ThUdMcipti 0 a pp| i9d 0 b of the submarine lairs at n j r Zjebn.gge-.ne would delight tot”.? h the Dover man calls the last tamed D u- calls to mind the terrible tri glot i 0 ka b, a junior ojdet in nT‘iht.” J
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    FLANDERS BATTLE RESUMED.
    464 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] BUT LIMITED OBJECTIVES. Lordon, April 25, 7.5 a m. TQe resumption of the German offensive n much smaller scale than previously. n, e objectives yesterday were obviously m;ted, po«ii>lj owing to tbo B l u B h ter ~t enil ant on headlong rushes, but
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    Sir Douglas Haig's Despatches.
    266 5 London, April 24,10.35 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig in a despatch states 1 Aftbr a violent bombardment this 1 morning the enemy attacked on the whole 1 of the British front south of the Somme »nd the Irenoh on our right. The attack was 1 repulsed but
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    French Communiques.
    247 5 London April 24, 4 p.m I A French communique states Between the 8omme and the Avre I hostile bombardments became very violent at I night on the French and British front, I notably in the region Villers Bretomeaux and Hangard en Santcrre. Oar artillery eoergetiaally replied,” London, April
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    Correspondents Accounts.
    461 5 Correspondents Accounts London, April 24, 3.45 p.m. Router’s correspondent at British Headquarters, telegraphing on the 24th, says 1 j There were more definite signs this morniDg of the approaohing new phase of the enemy offensive. Eoemy artillery ie more active on the whole of the front south of Arras, particularly
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    General War News.
    657 5 General War News A V C. Hero. London, April 24, 2 55 p m. > Recipients of three new Victoria Crosses include Lieutenant R. F. Hayward of the 1 Wiltshires who while commanding a com-1 I prny displayed almost superhuman endur-l I anoe and the rarest courage. Although I buried
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    Political News.
    1023 5 Political News 1 1 Lords Reform, Conference Report London, April 24, 7 p.m. The report of the conference presided J lover by Lord Bryce on the reform of the Seco id Chamber is now issued. It recom- j I mPD'ls that the Second Chamber should J consist of two sections
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    From Various Fronts.
    119 5 From Various Fronts Macedonia Front. London, April 25, 1.15 a.m. A French Eastern communique states “Fightiig activity has continued to b9 very lively on different sectors. We scored a series of fresh sueoassa*. British detachmanta wost of Doireu penetrated Bulgarian trsnenss on a wide front, destroyed dug-outs, I aod inflicted
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    Havas Service.
    282 5 N -w Attacking Methods. Paris, April 25. The Daily Newt w„r correspondent writes s —la all the recent German attacks a change of formation from those adopted when the offensive began has been noticed. Then they advanced in masses and their wavts consisted of men moving almost shoulder
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    Tin.
    29 5 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted hero st *****5, business done, in Singapore (re* fined) st 9163, tu/era no at Hera, and in London st £943 three months.
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    HOLLAND’S POSITION.
    564 5 [RuTTUr’s TlIiBGBAMS.] London, April 25, 2.45 a.m. A i Amsterdam message says that it is now stated on good authority that the main Garmano-Dutch questions that are being discussed relate to sand and gravel and the use of the Glad bach An. we p railway which was stopped
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    Outside.
    56 5 Ihe following articles will be found on oer outside pages 2—Power of the Great General Staff, Amiz ng British Airmen. Opium in Siam. 3.—Toluk Anson Notes. Singapore Cold Btorage. Malay Committed to Trial for Perjury. Pira m Harbour. Telegrams. 6. —Work of the Nary. Tales of the V. 0.
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    17 5 Obitu&ry. London, April 22, 12.10 p.m. Tha death is announced of Major-Gmeral I P. D Hendoison. 0
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    THE NAVAL RAID.
    2076 6 [Reuter's Telegrams.] GRAPHIC STORY OF FIGHT. April 24, 9 30 p.m. The Admiralty makes the following announcement: *la yesterday’s operations oar ajr-craft carried out observations and bombardments. Owing to the clouds the machines descended to fifty feet and observed a clear break twenty yards wide at the
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    Enemy Monopoly in Indian Hides.
    157 6 In a read before the Royal Society of Arts, Sir Henry L*igard, ex-Presidsnt of the Upper India Chamber of Cnmmeroe, explained bow a ring of enemy companies in Calcutta, working in close alliaoce with the tanners’ and dealers’ associations in Germany, acquired the monopoly of
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    Tales of the V. C.
    1013 6 No, 2389 Ptu. Joroait Chbibtiah Junskn. Private Jensen, of the Australian Imperial Force, was awarded the Victoria Cross for the most conspicuous biavery and initiative during the course of an attack upon a German position in France. He is a British subject by naturalization, but
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    Work of the Navy.
    773 6 Admiral Jnllicoe on U boat Loss». Admiral Lord Jeliicoe was entertained at luncheon by the Aldwych Club. In replying to the toast of bis health Lord Jeliicoe said that for the old battle on the surface of the sea between surface ships this oountry was prepared.
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    “Protea IV” at the Coliseum.
    224 6 In spite of counter-attractions the Coliseum, notwithstanding the bad state of the weather, drew a crowded house last night as anticipated. Patrons are kindly requested to come early to-night and to-morrow night as the booking for these nights has been very strong. "Gentleman in the
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    The Week’s Events.
    92 6 Fbidat, Apkil 26. Town Band, Esplanade Full Moon. Satueday, Apbil 27. Chamber of Oommsrca'll'sO Sunday, Afeil 28. Fourth After Easter, Monday, A veil 29 Town Band, Esplanade. Kuala Lumpur Full Court of Ann- opens. A PP;iI Sungei Gettah Rubber Estate* General Meeting, Chamberpot Col'’ merce, noon. War
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    Robbery at Patani.
    169 6 A correspondent writes “On March 1« Mr. Harry Gild of Tiengganu was the of rather clever thieves while staring in Patani, Mr. Gild left his despatch box at the shipping agent’s bouse with soma other belongings, himself staying at Mr. Herbert Lewis’bungalow. Later he found that the
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    Vital Statistics.
    73 6 The following is the health statement of tha Penang Municipality for the wwk endinr April 13,1918. 1 [Male 47) > 66 Female 19 Death rate 32.24 per mille per annum compared with 29-79 in the preceding week and with 39.85 in the corresponding week ef last year: Nationality.
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    The Share Market.
    80 6 The following are the latest quotations in Mpshts. A, A. Anthony and Company’i share list t Yesterday. To-day. Rubber. g 4 5* a cq m n CO Baasett 0.95 1.05 0.90 1.00 Lunas 6.50 685 6.65 6.90 Maiaka Pinda 2.50 2.45 2.35 2.44 Temerloh U 0 1,25
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    Siam Currency Notes.
    83 6 It has been rffisUiiy certified that tbs value of the Government Currency Note* in circulation at the end of March was Tioals 59,664,755. As compared with the value in circulation at the end of February this was an increase of Tioals 1,690 030. Of the total Tioals
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    To-day's Band Programme.
    48 6 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening at 5 pm.:— 1 Selection A Greek Slave Jones 2 Quadrille Olympia Williams 3 selection Carmen Up To Data Luts’* 4 Waltz Oa the Blue Wave Fabrbsch 5 March Dollar Princess Fall
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    The Electric Polyscope.
    127 6 Another change of programme at tbs above iu announced for to*night. Tbe “Sirens of the Sea” of which an extension of local rights for four nights more has been secured, will fill the bill at the first show. After the interval, at 9.15, two new episodes of
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    The Haven of Holland.
    1592 7 Exchawokd Pbibonbb’s Movino Lbttkb. The following are extracts from a letter written bj one of the non-commissioned officers recently exchanged from a German prison camp. The letter, written from cicheveningen, describes the emotions of one passing from the torture of German oamp life to the home-like
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