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Title Section20 1919-07-16 1 The Straits Echo. MAIL EDITION. 1118 ANNUM, Single Copy 40 eta. Vol. 17 Penang, Wednesday, July 16, 1919, No. 29.20 words
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Advertisement327 1919-07-16 1 I CONTENTS. s Lbadibs: Miisillanious (Continued) China and Japan I.o]B Rubber Production and Consump Our Food Supplies J,026 tion 1/88 'I be Need of the Hour'... 1.032 H 8. Bank... 1/88 China’s Future 1.080 China and the Powers 1.089 The Russian Peril 1/46 Victory Loan 1,089 The Food Control Muddle327 words
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Advertisement187 1919-07-16 2 1 THE S “STRAITS ECHO” MAIL EDITION. r\r •>••■ wf &1L CAT -J™ —inrmoiiß jh S?K e C lk \Vd Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the «Q daily issues, as well as187 words
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Article1058 1919-07-16 1018 In the course of a leading article on the recent anti-Japanese riots in Shanghai. Japan’s so-called diplomatic victory in Paris, in securing for herself '’rights wrung from China by force by the Huns at a time when China was in the throes of a grave political crisis1,058 words
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Article319 1919-07-16 1018 As far as can be gathered at present the exceXr 1 7 ‘k j y d re j'” co an(l k exceeding glad because the Allies have imposed upon the horrid Huns a Peace notice appearing elsewhere, invites the general public to a “vices the at the E.319 words
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Article204 1919-07-16 1018 Sime Darby Co.’s Report. Singapore, July 7. London Quotations.—The latest wire from London was received here on the 2nd instant, dated 27th ultimo, the quotation being 1/81 1/91 market steady. Auctions 3rd and 4th July The total quantity offered was 1058 tons of which 882 tons found buyers.204 words
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Article229 1919-07-16 1019 [REUTERS' and HAVAS’S SERVICES.] R. 34 at 8 p.m. Last Friday* Lonlon, July 5.-R. 84 wirelessed .at 8 in the evening of the 4th (Green" ic that she was then over the island of Saint Pierre, South of Newfoundland, She has apparently abandoned her proposed visit to St.[REUTERS' and; HAVAS’S SERVICES.] - 229 words
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Article46 1919-07-16 1019 FIVE DUTIFUL SONS. But Where is Little Willie Berlin, July s,—The ex-Kaiser’s five younger eons have telegraphed to King George placing themselves at his disposal in the event of the Dutch Court granting an order for their father’s extradition, to spare him Such degradation.”46 words
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Article93 1919-07-16 1019 Germans Afraid to Face the Music. London, July s.—The Allies’ firmness in demanding the surrender of German lawbreakers has led to a regular stampede of conscience-stricken officers, particularly submarine officers. Many of them have already escaped to neutral countries others are hiding in Geralthough with the exception93 words
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Article41 1919-07-16 1019 London, July 5. Henley regatta has been held as usual this year. King’s Cup for Allied Eights. The Australian army beat Oxford University. Kingswood Sculls. Private Hadfield New Zealand beat Lieutenant Nussev of the Rhine army. An easy win.41 words
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Article19 1919-07-16 1019 London, July 5. Gentlemen v Players. A draw. Notts v Yorkshire. A draw. Warwick v Leicester. A draw.19 words
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Article39 1919-07-16 1019 From Western-Slovakia. Prague, July s.—lt is officially announced that the Magyar troops on 2nd instant comSleted their retirement from Western lovakia to the frontiers laid down by the Peace Conference. TheCzecho Slovaks have occupied the evacuated territory.39 words
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Article34 1919-07-16 1019 German Ratification Expected To-day. Berlin, July s.—The Frankfurter'B Weimar correspondent states that the Peace Treaty will be submitted to the National Assembly for ratification in the middle of next (i.e. this) week.34 words
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Article202 1919-07-16 1019 Amir Still Shuffling. Simla, July 9. —The Amir’s letter of 29th June was received at Simla yesterday. The Amir protests against the one-sided character of the armistice and says that its terms are impossible of literal observance. He urges the withdrawal of our troops from Spin, Baidak and Bakka202 words
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Article110 1919-07-16 1019 Conditions Now Improved. London, July s,—The Minister of Pensions writes to the Press with reference to Sir Douglas Haig’s evidence before the Pensions Committee on Ist instant. He says that the figures quoted "referred to past hot to present rates. For instance in Marshal Haig’s statement that110 words
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Article214 1919-07-16 1019 PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE EMPIRE. And Lets Himself Go. London, July 5. At the conferring of the Honorary degree of L. L. D. upon General Smuts at Manchester University the newly-made Doctor referred to the greatness of the British Empire which in itself is a league of214 words
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Article19 1919-07-16 1019 A Fortnight’s Complete Rest. London, July 6.-Mr. Lloyd arrived at Criccieth for a fortnight' complete rest.19 words
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Article32 1919-07-16 1019 A Kultured Exit. Paris, July 4. The Turks have Aidin which the Greeks have ev Part of the town is on fire and the tew grapha have been cut.32 words
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Article712 1919-07-16 1020 Imdepe ndcnce Day in n Tniv 7 —Franco-American fellowfa? 3 j marked expression in the celeIndependence day in Paris. A nughty tnr g place de la Concord; SS Poincare and Marechri Foch being P re9e^ B l iean Banquet -ru. American Chamber of Commerce in P «ve712 words
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Article341 1919-07-16 1020 Debate in the Commons. London, July 3.—ln the House of Commons during the debate on the Ratification bill Mr. W. Adamson following Mr. Lloyd George, warmly congratulated the Premier upon the accomplishment of the most stupendous task that ever confronted the head of a democratic country. A Labour View.341 words
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Article41 1919-07-16 1020 Has Trouble with the Russians. Berlin July 3.—Rumours are circulating in Weimar that a serious crisis has occurred within the Government regarding the new division of Germany. The views are in conflict with those of the Imperial Prussian Government.41 words
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303 1919-07-16 1020 ULU LANGAT DISTRICT COMMITTEE FORMED 1 Hon. Mr. Kindersley Chairman. (From Out Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 9.-As a sequel to the P. A. M. controversy and the withdrawal of a number of estates from the Kajang D. P. A. at a meeting at Kajang yesterday303 words
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Article175 1919-07-16 1020 Expcditiom Accomplishes its Alm. Story of the Rising. London, July s.—The Kurds, headed by Sheikh Mahmud under the influence of Turco-Kurdish agitators aiming at Kurdistan’s independence of Turkish suzerainty, rose on May 2nd at Sulmaniyah in Southern Kurdistan, overcame resistance and took 5 British officers, and 9 of other175 words
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Article76 1919-07-16 1021 King and Queen see Final. There were ten thousand spectatorsi at Wimbledon to witness, the .final Ladies Tennis Championship, ,ncl “d‘“g Their Majesties King George aud Quee M The end was most dramatic t—ln the third set Mdlle. Lenglen led by 4 to 1, Mra Chambers pulled76 words
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Article141 1919-07-16 1021 Appeal to Entente for Help. Copenhagen. July 6.—A number tive Hungarian politicians has arrivedl in Vienna to appeal to the Entente to l lberat Hungary from the Bolshevists and the Hungarians to form a moderate Socialist Government. Italian Food Riots. At Milan. Rome, July 6.-Tho food and141 words
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Article27 1919-07-16 1021 Leaves Turkey for Persia. London, July 5.-The 1W Constantinople correspondent reports that the Exbhah has returned to Persia from Turkey. He is at present at Kasviu.27 words
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Article18 1919-07-16 1021 To Resume Peace Footing. Pari», July 4.—The French army resumes its peace footing on October 30lh.18 words
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Article106 1919-07-16 1021 Visits Cologne. Cologne, July 7.-Mr. Aspuith is on a visit to. Cologne as the guest of Sir William Robertson. It is officially notified that the Peace Celebration in the F.M.B. will take place on the 19ih and 21st inst. in substitution of the sth August as previously arranged.106 words
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Article466 1919-07-16 1021 URGENCY OF FOOD PRODUCTION IN MALAYA. The following circular has been irsued from the office of the Director of Food Production 8. S. In view of the necessity for increasing food supply a Director cf Food Production has been appointed. Bules will be published as to the times466 words
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Article379 1919-07-16 1021 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Dear Sir, —At this moment in the career of our lives when the necessity to maintain life's common comforts is at an ebb and thrertening to become an intolerable burden why talk about Peace Bonus? I should say a Rice379 words
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Article107 1919-07-16 1021 An issue of the F.M.S. Gazette of the Bth instant contains the following In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by regulation 7 of the Food Control Regulations, 1918, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf the Food Com troller hereby orders that107 words
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Article214 1919-07-16 1021 The'ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon there being present Messrs. A. Hereford (President), F. Duxbury, A. M. koodman, Yeoh Guan Seok, Chee Wor Lock L. M. Bell (Municipal Engineer) Dr. J. B. Ka» (Health Officer) and Mr. L. A. C. Bigg® (Secretary). i The214 words
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Article179 1919-07-16 1022 [aiUTSBS TRLBGBJLMS.] Berlin July L—A strike on the tramwars and city milways began this morning. The city ic deprived practically of all means ot transport. The papers state that the strike movement was organised by chief of police Eichorn and engineered by communists with funds supplied by[aiUTSBS TRLBGBJLMS.] - 179 words
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Article100 1919-07-16 1022 Germans to Evacuate. London, July 4.—An Esthonian communique states that Esthonian warships captured the fortress of Bolderas at the month of the Dwina and chased the German craft of which they seized four. Riga is now being attacked from the north, east and west. The cordon is ever100 words
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Article91 1919-07-16 1022 tk^ enB 2. —A court-martial of i Responsible for attacks on Allied troops laic > n .d Piraeus in December, ■entenceil ln being heavily Mircurls Sentenced to Death. to death™’ ex a y° r > was sentenced evSjL®®jjtences constitute the stongest is un«h«?^ At k be tiheral91 words
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Article74 1919-07-16 1022 2, ~An Archangel comthe ahIT > ri ht baQ of the the rive r Seim* le< fx Ont waB a(^va nced to °°cupied Yfth/v 11 4, tbe our troops tomporarilv eVB k°* forest fires forced the railway ev *cuatc the front line on In Murmansk, the enemy’s74 words
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Article28 1919-07-16 1022 GOVERNMENT DEFEATED. Bill Passed. July 3.—The Commons have passed the Women’s Emancipation bill by 100 to 85. No political significance attaches to the Government’s defeat.28 words
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Article20 1919-07-16 1022 Copenhagen, July I.—A cable from Hamburg states that General Lettow Vorbeck’s troops have occupied the city without fighting.20 words
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Article41 1919-07-16 1022 Unacceptable by Rumania Paris, July 3. —The Rumanian Premier, M. Bratiano, has gone to Bukharest. He declares it is impossible for Rumania to accept the clauses of the Austrian treaty in regard to minorities which restrict Rumania’s sovereignty.41 words
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Article65 1919-07-16 1022 Mr. Montagu’s Statement. London, July 2.—ln the House of Commons, replying to Major M. C. Micking in regard to the censure of Major General Shaw in connection with the Karachi troop train incident, Mr. Montagu re-emphasised that Major-General Shaw rejected the offer of a new inquiry65 words
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Article99 1919-07-16 1022 Old Professional Enlisting. (xmdon, July 4.—Reuter learns that recruiting has progressed most satisfactorily, averaging 4000 to 5000 men weekly for the past six weeks. Over 200,000 of the old professional army who had not finished their time are among the new recruits. The bulk of the'new men99 words
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Article37 1919-07-16 1022 London, July 4. —Silver is at 531 and 53 and five-eights. The trade is buying and the market steady. London, July 6 Silver is steady at the following prices:— Buyers 53, and nine-sixteenths. Sellers 53t.37 words
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Article16 1919-07-16 1022 St. John’s, July 3-Admiral Kerr with the Handley-Page machine has abandoned the Trans-Atlantic flight.16 words
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Article98 1919-07-16 1022 Germans Fomenting Rebellion. London, July 3. Reuter learns from Polish sources that the Germans have l>een secretly fomenting rebellion in East and West Prussia and in Silesia and Posen. The rebels do not recognise the new German Government, nor the signature of the Peace Treaty. Jhe Poles98 words
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Article45 1919-07-16 1022 Paris, July 3.—lt is understood that representations will be made to Bela Kun if he persists in obstructing relief work in Hungary and that a small force of the Allied troops will probably be despatched to assist in the relief work.45 words
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Article150 1919-07-16 1022 London,.! uly 3.—Reuter learns that thenew Czecho-Slovakia republic will have an area of 55,000 souare miles and a population of fourteen millions. The number of Germans in Bohemia is twenty-five per cent and in Moravia eighteen per cent, thus the number of Germans in the republic does150 words
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Article111 1919-07-16 1022 Franco-British Agreement. Paris, July 1. The Franco-British agreement in regard to the Cameroons and Togoland, drawn up by Lord Milner and M. Simon, will be submitted to the League of Nations for ratification. It gives France four-fifths of the Cameroons, including the capital, Duala, and the whole111 words
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Article34 1919-07-16 1022 Paris, June 30.—Lieutenant le Maitre, flying from Paris to Dakar across the Sahara crashed to earth 400 miles from Dakar. He and a passenger were unhurt but the machine was smashed.34 words
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Article53 1919-07-16 1022 Paris, June 30—It is not the Council of len but the Council of Five that carries on the work of the Conference in making the treaty with Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey. It consists of M. Clemenceau Mr. R. Lansing, Mr. A. J. Balfour, Baron Titton i and53 words
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Article20 1919-07-16 1022 ABOLISHED IN CAIRO. Cairo, June 27 In view of the improved situation the prees censorship has been abolished.20 words
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Obituary160 1919-07-16 1022 Obituary. London, July 4.-The death is announced of Sir William McGregor, The Greek Attacks on Allied Troops OBITUARY. The death is annouced of Miss Ro»e Matthews, carter of Mrs. Matthews ct the Nursing Home. DEATHS. Matthews—At the General Hospital, Singapore, on the afternoon of July 6, Rose Mary Violet (Molly)160 words
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Article66 1919-07-16 1023 London, July 4.-Reuter learn, tbit the Admiralty has prepared» list Bevc German Naval Officers, including von TkX, who "‘ll’>e tried for crimes at sea. The list will be submitted to the mral e dealing with acts violating tae laws and customs of war. T-aUhiin on General Deuikin66 words
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Article24 1919-07-16 1023 izinzhm hdv 4-Cotton at Liverpool on oi'ng° U was U 7 y 0 4 645, ***** 3425. Others and Egyptians are not quoted.24 words
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Article66 1919-07-16 1023 Paris, July 4.-The Turkish delegatee have left for Lausanne. Gsn and Grift. New York, June 30.—Although the Federal Officials announced that wartime prohibition measures would strictly be enforced from midnight, violation is openly threatened in New York and other cities to enable test cases to be taken66 words
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Article359 1919-07-16 1023 British Premier’s Announcement. The newspapers warmly approve Mr. Lloyd George’s masterly justification of the Peace Treaty, especially his picture of what Would have been the fate of the Allies under the heel of a victorious Germany. The Premier’s catalogue of the suppositions of defeat led to a dramatic359 words
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Article540 1919-07-16 1023 Committee. Quab Beng Kee, Esq., (Chairman), him Cbeug Teik, Esq. Hon. 1 reasurer, Lim Seng Hooi, Esq. Hou. Secretary, Oh Eng Chuan, Esq. Hon. Asst. Secretary and Dr. Koh Leap Teng. Committee’s Report. The Committee beg to submit their report on the relief work during the Influenza540 words
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Article432 1919-07-16 1023 Chinese Expected to Sign the Peac! Treaty with Important Reservations, {Havas Service) Paris, June 28.—The Chinese delegation has not signed the Treaty. DID NOT WITNESS SIGNING. The Chinese delegation absolutely refill, ing to sign the treaty did not Bend a single representative to Versailles. The action432 words
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Article689 1919-07-16 1024 [MUtn» ntBGBAMB.] SHORTAGE OF STAPLE FOODSTUFFS. London, July I— Reports of British officers ou t ie economic conditions prevailing in Germany have been issued as a White Paper. Describing a visit to Silesia in April, the officers report that Germany possesses a sound case in claiming early[MUtn» ntBGBAMB.] - 689 words
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Article93 1919-07-16 1024 Paris, July 2. —The Germans sent a note acknowledging the intimation from the Allies that the blockade will be lifted after ratification of the treaty. The Germans affirm their willingness to ratify the treaty immediately, and hope that at the beginning of next week the National Assembly93 words
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Article47 1919-07-16 1024 London, July 1. —In the House of Commons in the Joint Committee debate, Mr. Montagu said he would go to the Committee whole-heartedly desiring to get a srrtisfactory bill. Lord Chelmsford said he would gladly welcome any alternative method provided they carried out their pledges.47 words
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Article98 1919-07-16 1024 London, July 2. —The Rojal Proclamation announcing peace will be publicly read this morning with all the ancient pomp and ceremony. The procession will form at St. James’s Palace, composed of the Deputy Earl Marshal, Heralds and pursuivants, all wearing their magnificent tabards, with trumpeters98 words
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Article361 1919-07-16 1024 The new triple pact insures France against any attack. America and Great Britain wiP immediately intervene if Germany violates the Rhine stipulations. The essential paragraph in the preamble of the agreement signed at Versailles on -June 2H runs: Wherea» the I’nited States and France fear the stipulations361 words
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Article111 1919-07-16 1024 Loudon, July 4. In a letter to the “Times,” Lord Inchcape urges the abolition of the cable censorship ami permission to u private codes in order to minimise (able delays and facilitate the resumption of business. The “Times” in a leader supports Lord Inchcape and affirms that Britain111 words
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Article160 1919-07-16 1024 SINGAPORE CHAMBERS APPRECIATION. (From Out Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 7. —At the dinner giv< to His Excellency the Governor by the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, Mr. 1 J Tomlin, who presided, ned Sir Arthur Young's carter, mention n. the uroihrm-, in which he was associated.160 words
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Article28 1919-07-16 1024 PEACE THANKSGIVING SERVICE {From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 7.—The Peace thank giving service at th» Cathedral yvas large!' attended, His Lordship th< Bishop ot Singa28 words
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Article34 1919-07-16 1025 Rome, July 2,—There are 100 dead and S(H) injured in the Nugello district in the earthquake mentioned on the 30th ult. The damage to houses and artistic monuments is very great.34 words
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Article413 1919-07-16 1025 OFFICIAL LISTS OF IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE DEALERS, RETAIL SHOPS AND RETAIL DEALERS. The following lists of importers, dealers and retailers, received from the Food Controller, are published for the information of the general public:— Importers, who act as wholesalers on Government account, are: 1 Chin Hin Coy 15 Beach413 words
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Article811 1919-07-16 1025 FAREWELL DINNER IN SINGAPORE. His Ex. the Guest of the Chamber of Commerce. In honour of His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, G.C.M.G., K.8.E.), the committee and members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange gave a dinner at Raffles Hotel last Saturday evening. The811 words
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Article118 1919-07-16 1025 NO MODIFICATION. p London, July 2. —In the House of Commons, replying to Capt. Wedgwood Benn, Mr. Walter Long stated that the British naval construction programme for 1920 would not be modified owing to the sinking of the Ger. man Fleet. He pointed out that the programme118 words
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Article17 1919-07-16 1025 London, July 4. —300,000 cotton operatives, 50,000,000 spindles and 750,000 looms we idle in Lancashire.17 words
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Article212 1919-07-16 1025 GropAtc. Lady Councillor’s Proposed Standard for London. The report of the Parliamentary’ mittee dealing with the recent joint deputation of London M. P.s. and council representatives to the Local Government Board on the Housing and Town Planning Bill was discussed May 13 at a meeting# theGropAtc. - 212 words
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Article1094 1919-07-16 1026 One ofthe most striking and at the lame time disquieting, and consequently unfor, mte, official notices we can recall seeing very long time past is the Food Control notification headed “Rice ffnarding” appearing in local journals days, and still being flaunted before the general public. From the1,094 words
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Article297 1919-07-16 1026 In a recent issue attention was drawn in this column to the importance to inhabitants of Malaya of the monsoon that burst over Ceylon recently. It was th n stated that so far as we could gather at the time of writing (on the 28th June, to be297 words
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Article450 1919-07-16 1026 Peace Bonuses. [To the Editor of the Stralte Fcko.J Sir—Reverting to “Hard-up Krani’s” views, as they appeared in yours of Bth inst. on the point of employers granting their staffs a Peace Bonus, I, the wretched Scrawler, wish to support the proposal for this is quite an opportune450 words
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Article745 1919-07-16 1027 [REUTER’S AND HAVAS’S SERVICES.] Trlump of R. 34.' following direct from K 34 7 30 “4 a.m. Greenwich time. I 0 91 b West 43.20 North. Course South-West by South. Flying 1,500 feet come meet us. V. S. Destroyer Meets R 34. Washington, July 6.-Th. croft reached R[REUTER’S AND; HAVAS’S SERVICES.] - 745 words
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Article275 1919-07-16 1027 Hoche and Marceau. Paris, July B.—America has joined hands with France in honouring the memory of General Lazare Hoche and Francois Marceau. 3he remains of Hoche were transferred to a new burial place near Weissenburg on the Rhine at the base of a monument trecently erected there275 words
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Article12 1919-07-16 1027 London, July 7: -Silver Market steady Buyers 531. Sellers 54.12 words
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Article19 1919-07-16 1027 London, July 7.—Reuter cables ai follows: Cotton Liverpool opening ***** ***** ***** ***** 06 not quoted?19 words
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Article47 1919-07-16 1027 Execution Postponed Pending Appeal. London, July 7.-—The Secretary of State for India has ordered the postponement of the execution of Bugga and Ratavchand in connection with the Amritsar riots, pending the result of an immediate appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.47 words
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Article78 1919-07-16 1027 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 10.—The Singapore rubber auctions were not finished yesterday. There was a brisk demand, good and fine ribbed smoked sheet at 64/67. An Unsuccessful Claim. In the Supreme Court yesterday before Acting-Chief-Justice Woodward, Mr. John Roberts formerly master of the Sri Mwix claimed78 words
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Article129 1919-07-16 1027 ORIENTATION TOWARDS GERMANY.” Copenhagen, May 22:—The Kieler Zeitung gives details of an extensive movement known as the Rendsborg Movement,” because its headquarters are at Rendsborg, in Holstein. The leaders of this movement, says the paper, are hiding themselves. It is a fact, however, that efforts are being directed129 words
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Article81 1919-07-16 1027 MR. HALL SUCCEEDS MR. MICHELL. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent tOr graphs that it is announced in the Mail that Mr. Mac Arthur wdl act as adviser to the Kedah Government. Stonor as under-Secretary F.M.S. a Hall,at present’acting Adviser to the Government, will succeed Mr. Mi' Resident Councillor of81 words
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Article1318 1919-07-16 1028 CORONER’S INQUEST. death by misadventure. Captain Hogan’s Testimony. The inquest into the circumstances attendjjtbe death of Lim Chooi, who died as the aultof bullet wounds during the recent disturbances here was held yesterday before Mr S H Langston and a coroner s ury comA. J. Plumb, F.1,318 words
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Article365 1919-07-16 1028 Singapore Programme. The Peace Celebrations will take place on Saturday, July 19th and Monday 21st, both days being declared Public Holidays. The following is the official programme. Saturday, July 19th. 7.30 a.m. Garrison Parade on the Cricket ground. 10 a.m. Sea Sports. 4 p.m. Motor Pageant. 5.15 p.m,365 words
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Article539 1919-07-16 1029 Mr». C.R. Thurstanand baby have arrived in Kuala Lumpur from Home. Mrs. Lim Cheng Ean left here to-day for Singapore for change of air and to visit relatives and friends. Lieutenant D. F. Topham of the M. 8. V. R. has been granted leave of absence to proceed to539 words
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Article1227 1919-07-16 1029 THE GREAT SACRIFICE IN ANCIENT GREECE. Pericles* Tribute to his Troops. Such is the country for which these men, fixed in their resolve not to lose their inheritance in her, have fought and died so nobly. We may be certain that every son of hers yet living1,227 words
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Article117 1919-07-16 1029 The mortality returns for the Municipality of George Town, Penang, for the w ending June 28. show that the total n of death, was 71, of which 50 weramafa and 21 females. The death rate per mill» per annum was 34.43 compared wit in the preceding week117 words
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Article1728 1919-07-16 1030 (Concluded from July Jlh.) Hew Chamber of Commerce Building. T t 1S a frequent practice on an occasion like 2 to victimise the guest of the evening Lo far as one dare—by getting him t< •oinmit himself in regard to some mutter or other in which those1,728 words
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Article117 1919-07-16 1030 —/rec rrcM. The following was the result of the match Sepoy Lines vs Keppel GC match played in Singapore last week-end Lornie and Macphail i vs White and Jones 1. Monk and Mundell 0 vs Gardner and Tongue 1. David and Dickinson 0 vs Wishart and Davison 1. Griffin—/rec rrcM. - 117 words
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Article73 1919-07-16 1030 ANOTHER 2,000 COOLIES ARRIVE. The boom in Indian immigration continues and yesterday no less than 2084 coolies arrived here by the Tara from India. Of these very useful and law-abiding immigrants 509 have been detained here for observation in the local quarantine camp, whilst the rest of them73 words
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Article667 1919-07-16 1031 CAPTAIN HOGAN VINDICATED. Coroner’s Inquiry Clearly Proves FALSITY OB' Allegaiion that he Shot a Chinese During the Penang Riots. In common fairness to Captain Hogan, who we regret to hear has suffered a dea o annoyance on account of the report that e had killed a man during667 words
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Article644 1919-07-16 1031 fioTTNCES INTO A BUNGALOW ON THE HILL. Scares Several Ladies and Tries to Carry off Servants but is Driven out by Indian Caretaker. Some of our readers will doubtless recall that about three months ago publicity was given in these columns to reports of the horrible depredations644 words
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Article491 1919-07-16 1031 I Chinese Beat Mamchmtem, I Those who journeyed to Victoria Gress I yesterday evening were rewarded with eZ I of the best games of football played hers I some time when the Chinese Recreation Club I defeated a team of the Manchesters by fan? I goals to nil. This491 words
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Article114 1919-07-16 1031 Figures for 1918. ,j The annual report for 1918 of Mr. E. M* Baker, acting Treasurer, l3 188 with the F.MB. Government Gazette, am bulk of the figures have already been pa lished in the Chief Secretary’s annual repore. Mr. Baker states Investments increased from $37,748,440 to $64,685,383.114 words
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Article1853 1919-07-16 1032 Tteworll of to-uay t« 'aced w.th the 2“ making g‘ Jod ,h va.t damage of •nd of replacing, so far as that is pos--1 the material wealth which was des- d Each of us i« acutely aware that W”. .narcitr of all sorts of necessary1,853 words
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Article204 1919-07-16 1032 Cordeiro-Pereira. I he wedding took place July Bth at 8 a.m. at the Church of St. Joseph, Singapore, of Marie Josephine, the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Jovita Pereira, and Mr. Henry Eugene Cordeiro, an employee in the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank of Singapore. The bride, who204 words
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Article272 1919-07-16 1033 (REUTER’S AND HAVAS’S SERVICES.] Orders for United States. London, July 7-In the House ofCommons Mr. Houston asked why the South African government had recently P la0 the United States, orders for forty-tour thousand tons of rails, one tho 3an<l a “J two hundred and fifty trucks, United States(REUTER’S AND; HAVAS’S SERVICES.] - 272 words
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Article21 1919-07-16 1033 The blockade of Libau has been raised. The Lettish government, headed by Ullman, is proceeding to Riga.21 words
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Article33 1919-07-16 1033 Victory Rejoicings in Paris. Paris, July 7. -There will be great victory celebrations on 14th July. Eightyfive thousand Poilus will participate in the triumphal procession and in guarding the routes.33 words
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Article40 1919-07-16 1033 Tidv Little Profit. London, July 7:—ln the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Houston, Mr. Auckland Geddes said that the Government had made a profit approximately of sixteen millions sterling from premiums on shipping war risk insurance.40 words
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Article46 1919-07-16 1033 London, July 7. In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Allies had hitherto made no formal representations to Holland in regard to the extradition of the ex-Kaiser but the necessary steps were being taken in the matter.46 words
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Article34 1919-07-16 1033 London. July 8.-H. P. H. the Prince of Wales is suffering from a severe chill. His health is improving but he has had to cancell his engagements for the week.34 words
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21 1919-07-16 1033 Approved by Germans. Berlin, July 7.—The Federal Committee has approved the ratification of the Peace Treaty.21 words
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Article43 1919-07-16 1033 Esthonian Set-Back. Copenhagen, July 7.—An Esthonian communique states that the North Russian Volunteer Army which has been victoriously advancing to Petrograd hassuffered a reverse and has abandoned the fortress of Erasnajagolka and several stations on the PetrogradNarva railway west of Gatchina.43 words
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Article258 1919-07-16 1033 Unsatisfactory State of Affairs. London, July 7. —In the House of Commons at question time the heavy delays in cable traffic, especially as regards the Far East, was criticised and attention directed to the fact that British business interests were prejudiced. Mr. Illingworth, replying, pointed out that the258 words
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Article101 1919-07-16 1033 London, July 7.- In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Arthur Murray, Colonel Amery said he believed that Canada was the only dominion which had recently legislated regarding the immW tion of Aliens. An act was passed there which enabled the prohibition, until otherwise101 words
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Article66 1919-07-16 1033 House of Commons Committee. London, July 7. —In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law announced that Sir William Peat would preside at the Royal Commission of Agriculture which would enquire into the economic prospects of Great Britain especially as regards the adjustment of the balance between the66 words
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Article48 1919-07-16 1033 In Tipperary for a Start. London, July B.—Owing to the great increase in serious crimes and incitements of crime by the Sinn Fein adherents, especially in County Tipperary, a proclamation has been issued in Dublin suppressing Sinn Fein organisation and its• Kindred associations in Tipperary.48 words
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Article23 1919-07-16 1033 Men’s Singles. London, July 7. —At Wimbledon, in the challenge round of the Singles, Patterson beat Brookes by 6—3, 7—5, 6—2.23 words
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Article17 1919-07-16 1033 Rome, July 7.—The leading grain importers have decided to combine the control of imports.17 words
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54 1919-07-16 1033 Thanked by Dominion House of Commons. Ottawa, July.—ln the Dominions House of Commons Sir Robert Borden moveu. ana The Hon. Mr. Mackenzie,the leader of the opposition, seconded a lemlution of thanks to the naval and military forces of Canada for their services in the war.54 words
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Article21 1919-07-16 1033 Loudon, July 5. The House of Commons has passed a bill entitling women to vote and sit in Parliament.21 words
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Article212 1919-07-16 1033 Tossed in the Storm Clouds. When the R 34 arrived at Mineola she had only forty minutes supply of petrol The most dangerous and exciting momen were when they encountered two electrics storms between Newfoundland and J ova Scotia. The wind suddenly rose to tu y212 words
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Article173 1919-07-16 1034 London, July 7.—The Government is making elaborate arrangements for the national rejoicings on the 19th July. March of Allied Contingents. The chief feature will be a march through London of over eighteen thousand men and women representing all the British forces, tfie mercantile marine, and the forces173 words
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Article59 1919-07-16 1034 The Reign of terror. Helsingfors, July 6. -It is reported that all the foreign embassies legations, and consulates in Petrogard have been occupied by the Bolsheviks. The Archives have been seized and the occupants arrested on charges of espionage. The Bolsheviks have decreed that all persons found in59 words
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Article78 1919-07-16 1034 Paris, July 7.—President Wilson was present at the Council when the decision to try the Kaiser in London was reached. It was during the last week of the Conference at the Council of Four. Mr. Lloyd utorge raised the question suggesting cat he presumed that his colleagues78 words
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Article56 1919-07-16 1034 At a meeting of the inthAn^ ar^ft mentary Committee stated ST Of Sir William Bull ffi W h^L everythin g waB read y- so^*l- aid n a °d engineers appointfioanee Waa no d CQ ky as regards the construction of commenced and that •uppon, B k ou56 words
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Article28 1919-07-16 1034 June Figures. London, July 7.—The trade returns show an increase in imports of £21,400,936 and exports of £19,536,115 as compared with June of last year.28 words
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Article15 1919-07-16 1034 Amount previously acknow’eJg* d 81 507 X Y Z lv si .51715 words
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Article450 1919-07-16 1034 Fiumc. Paris, July 9.—After several days of waiting the situation regarding Fiume might up The Council of Five have decided to name an inter-Allied Commission to investigate into the recent events when considerable friction took place between Italian and French troops. The French have acquiesced in the450 words
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Article132 1919-07-16 1034 On Economic Situation. London, July 6.—L >rd Robert Cecil, speaking at Urchin on July sth said that the tcontinue situation m Europe was as serious as it could possibly be. Ptople were unable io get sufficient food, and there was a general breakdown of transport. The whole132 words
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Article71 1919-07-16 1034 In the Churches. London, July 6.-Peace thanksgiving services were held in every church and chapel in the United Kingdom this morning. 'Heir Majesties and other Royalties vxeie present at the service in St. Paul’s Cathedral where the Archbishop of Canterbury preached. In the Open Air. A united open71 words
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Article72 1919-07-16 1034 Men's Doubles. Lodon, July 6.—At Wimbledon, the greatest and most thrilling doubles ever witnessed was the defeat in the semi-final of Brookes and Patterson by O’Hara Wood and Thomas; scores 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. O’Hara Wood played an inspired game. Never was such driving, volleying and smashing seen. Ihe72 words
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Article52 1919-07-16 1034 British Regiment Transferred. London, July 7.—Reuter learns that it has been decided to despatch an English regiment from the Caucasus to the A misos district on the South Coast of the Black Sea in consequence of the presence there of bands of lurkish brigands. The transfer oi troops52 words
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Article41 1919-07-16 1034 Not Touring the World this Year. London, July 7. It is officially stated that the statement regarding the Prince of Wales which was cabled on July 11 did not mean that he was visiting Australia in 1919.41 words
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Article53 1919-07-16 1034 (From Our Oivn Correspondent.) Singapore, July 11. Shaik Lebai Maricoyer, agent of P. Mustan, a Singapore houseowner, was fined 1200 yesterday for receiving incnased Rent without the permission of the Rent Box rd. Kwoh Ah Lun, of Chop Kwong Hong Choy; also of Singapore, was fined .100 for53 words
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Article384 1919-07-16 1035 Dr. E. O. Travers is expected to visit the F.M 8. shortly to relieve Dr. B. Day, who is going Home. F. W. Golding, who was charged before the Supreme Court, Shanghai, with shooting at Mr. E. Blass, of the Astor Grill, on May 30, was sentenced to 18384 words
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Article159 1919-07-16 1035 Sergt-Major Webb Decorated. Sergt-Major Webb, who recently retired fmm the post of Instructor to the Penang Volunteers after several years’ good service, has lately been notified of the Imperial Authorities’ recognition of the excellent services he rendered during the Great War, being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. In159 words
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Article310 1919-07-16 1035 A KNAVE OR A FOOL? A correspondent of the Malaya 7 ribune using the nomde plume “Dick lurpin who is either a knave or a fool —snarls at the Government thusly: Sir, According to your issue of the 4th inst. I see that a Chinese towkay was mulcted310 words
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Article527 1919-07-16 1035 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Dear Sir, —I have read with interest your yesterday’s leader on the above subject and very much appreciate the way in which you have commented on the Food Control Regulations whereby it is illegal to acquire any article of food527 words
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Article182 1919-07-16 1035 SPIRITED BIDDING FOR SINGAPORE PROPERTIES. The auction rooms of Messrs. Powell and Co, Ltd, were crowded to overflowing last Tuesday afternoon when those well-known business premises forming a part of the “Norris Estate” and situate in popular Chinese business quarters were offered for sale at auction. Lot No182 words
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Article136 1919-07-16 1035 A Singapore Tragedy. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 10.- Mr. J. R. Brooke, Assistant Superintendent of the Chanda and Liquor’s Revenue of the Government of the S. 8., committed suicide with a revolver yesterday evening. He was found dead m liis bed July’ 11.136 words
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Article3703 1919-07-16 1036 FROM FANCY TO FACT. New York to London in 2 days for G $250. (By J. 0. Howe in New York Tribune.) Tkinl- of the possibilities of an airship line to London! On a Monday morning the New York business man kisses his wife goodbv. spends enough3,703 words
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Article260 1919-07-16 1037 The China Station. The Naval correspondent of the London and C ina Express says: Under the new conditions the China Squadron will have a greater area to patrol than ever it had m modern years. The waters formerly looked after by the North Pacific Squadron, end more latterly260 words
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953 1919-07-16 1038 THE BRITISH POSITION—STOCKS IN HAND. to La Vie Financiere, the an- f bber iD 1918 l s79 “/against 265,698 tons in 1917. and an Zaud production for 1919 of 273,800 “figures of tiie output from the various entries are:Federated Malay States /5,22;» Straits Settlements 62,376 Netherlands953 words
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Article421 1919-07-16 1038 PILMOOR ESTATE VINDICATED. lhe 13 felegn coolies, 6 men and 7 women, who were recently reported in this journal, were charged before Mr. Pryde at Klang last week with having absconded from 1 Imoor es ate and remanded foe enquiry to be made into their allegation that421 words
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Article132 1919-07-16 1038 H. S. BANK. Interim Dividend Declared. We are indebted to the courtesy of the local Agent of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank for information to the effect that the Manager of the Bank at Singapore advises having received the following telegram from Head Office: “Interim dividend £2.5.0 subject to Income132 words
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Article965 1919-07-16 1039 Th® Fort, Rice Crisis Allowances, Train Services, Telephones Tonnage Discussed by Penang Chamber. Excerpt from minutes of a meeting of the Committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber on Wednesday, 9th July 1919: There were present: Mr. H. A. Low (Chairman), Mr. C. M.965 words
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Article232 1919-07-16 1039 The Chinese delegates to the Peace Conference will leave Paris within a few days' time; states a correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph. Only one or two will remain to hold a sort of watching brief. As some misconception appears to have arisen with regard to232 words
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Article369 1919-07-16 1039 Lean and Co’s Weekly Rxfoij. Penang, July 11.-With Rubber m«d. steady, the Rubber-share-market iZ remained quite featureless and failed toattn! the support anticipated in seme qusrtenZ the assumption that the boonjet whir! followed the Armistice would be repeated the further stage of the signing of Peace-treaty being reached.369 words
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Article206 1919-07-16 1039 —Ex. The Victory Loan will, it is mark the beginning of a new »d tionary stage in the history of British loans. An important feature Will Ibe drawings, by which holders of bonds redeem ed by the Government will receive a The drawings will take place every twews—Ex. - 206 words
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Article1338 1919-07-16 1040 ...I,lVEuropean statesmen, financiers 'XXess men, but an ever iucr f asln g u, nf the more learned and experienced "Chinese bothatHomeandOverseas are ‘"""’Led that the future progress of China to a considerable extent the judicious employment of foreigners Ke highest class: Not merely experts ?ho would accept office1,338 words
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Article237 1919-07-16 1040 Result of Fourth Drawing. From the Chinese Secretariat, Kuala Lumpur, we have received the following list of tickets entitled to premiums in respect of the fourth drawing held on the Bth instant:— Series A. JlOOO 0475 1500 3343 $2OO 9368 1300 6479 $lOO 7487 $5O EACH. 0478237 words
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Article119 1919-07-16 1040 NEGRI BEM BILAN PROGRAMME. Following is the official programme for the Negri Sembilan Peace Celebrations SATURDAY JILY 19TH. 9 a.m.—United procession, meetsat Station Padang 8.30 a.m. 10 a.m. Military parade of the M.S.V.R, on the Padang. 2 p.m.—General sports on the Padang. 830 p.m. United torchlight procession, meets119 words
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Article971 1919-07-16 1041 Mr. Frederic Masson has been elected perpetual secretary of the French Academy The Hon. Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley has consented to become a patron of the Estate Staffs Association. Mr. E. E. Colman will be a passenger by the Tydeiw leaving Singapore on the 28th instant for Home.971 words
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Article615 1919-07-16 1041 The following is an authorised translation of The Gold Standard Act Amendment Act B.E. 2462 as published in the Bangkok Tima of July 7th: Whereas, owing to the great rise which has taken place in the value of silver, it is desirable that certain changes be made in615 words
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Article1017 1919-07-16 1042 Singora Rice. who has just returned from A EUI Sm) states that the best kinds (j|ed white rice is still obtainable f SD tHvie|t parts of Singora District at in the outly g P j n the town o f Singora 20 cent!i _g» Q cent 9 a1,017 words
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Article219 1919-07-16 1042 Mr. Harmsworth’s reply in the House of Commons respecting loans to China shews that the difficulty about arranging the banking group in England still persists, although the Japanese, French, and American groups were formed and given their national mandate! many weeks ago. His statement, says the Times,219 words
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Article424 1919-07-16 1042 THEFT OF A TONGKONG. Pirate Sentenced at Klang. In the Klang Police Court, last week, before Mr. Pryde, Inspector Donovan charged Goh Hup (who has already been committed to the Assizes on a charge of piracy) with being found in possession of a tongkang value424 words
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Article127 1919-07-16 1042 CANTONESE WANT WU TING-FANG AS GOVERNOR. (Reuter’» Pacific Service) Canton, June 24.—At a meeting yesterday afternoon of all the leading organisations the following resolutions were passed: (1) That the Cantonese should telegraph the Military Governor, General Lu Yungting, to use his influence to get Dr. Wu Ting-fang to(Reuter’» Pacific Service) - 127 words
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Article989 1919-07-16 1043 THE MOTOR OWNER. The new monthly periodical, Ike Motor Owner, is a model of the printer’s art, lavishly illustrated with four-colour reproductions. The Motor Owner is a periodical to which every motor-owner should subscribe, for it provides information and advice which are essential to him. Mr. Max Pemberton,989 words
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Article274 1919-07-16 1043 Mr. Liang Chi-Chao, who is visiting Europe quite unofficially, though at the suggestion of the President, to whom he will report, arrived in London a month ago from Paris, as also did Mr. Yeh-Kung-Cho, the Vice-Minister of Communications, who was accompanied by the Director of the274 words
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Article160 1919-07-16 1043 [uumi miouii.] ESSENTIAL FOR PROTEC. TION OF ALL CLASSES. Muddling at Docks Causes Widespread Discontent. London, July 9.—A wide-spread movement, especially in labour circles, has obliged Government to take drastic measures 6 to prevent profiteering in prime necessaries. Arrangements are being completed for a joint deputation of co-operative[uumi miouii.] - 160 words
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Article46 1919-07-16 1043 GENERAL STRIKE IN ROME AVERTED. Trouble Subsiding. Rome, July 9.—lt was fairly quiet yesterday in the large towns. Work was es J\ ra everywhere. Reduced prices were fixed by local authorities and enforced in many placesA general strike in Rome has been averted.46 words
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Article45 1919-07-16 1043 Ribot Deprecates Excessive DutiesParis, JulyO.—M. Ribot, interviewed by an Excelsior representative, stated that dearness of living was undoubtedly serious a might provoke troubles in France sinuia that in Italy. He deprecated the customs duties which would nullity opening of the frontiers.45 words
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Article39 1919-07-16 1043 Oversubscribed by 75 percent already The Hague, July 7.—ltis announced that sixty-nine millions o have been subscribed in pollan seventy-two millions in the Dutch In the Dutch Indian six per cent, eighty million florins.39 words
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Article27 1919-07-16 1043 TEA AND COFFEE RELEASED. But not for the Bolshies. The Hague, July 7.—1 h« to coffee end tea is now permitte< Bolshevik Rufsia and Hungary.27 words
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Article834 1919-07-16 1044 RICE crisis allowances. [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Sir Having learned from your valuable Jarof the 12th instant that the Penang &nber of Commerce have during their of the 9th instant discussed the of Members of that Chamber Xing allowances to their Clerical Staffs f n834 words
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Article358 1919-07-16 1044 The Food Controller fixes maximum prices as below for the sale of rice imported into or milled in the Colony: White Rice and Parboiled Rice. (Singapore and Penang). By Licensed Importers of Rice—s4s2 per koyan. By Licensed Wholesale Dealers of Rice 463.30 per koyan. By Licensed358 words
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Article528 1919-07-16 1044 Chinese Banquet to Sir Arthur and Lady Evelyn Young. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 14.—The Chinese of the Straits and States entertained His Excellency the Governor and Lady Evelyn Young at a banquet at the Garden Club at Singapore on Saturday night. Dr. Lim528 words
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Article40 1919-07-16 1045 PENANG CRICKET CLUB. Bowlb Tournament. The following postponed ties have been fixed for Wednesday next 16th July, at 5-10 prompt: Championship. G. B. F. Southam v H Muir (2) R. N. Goodwin v J. M. Chalmers (5).40 words
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242 1919-07-16 1045 [To the Editor 0/ the Btralte Echo.] Dear Sir, —Many residents in this neighbourhood will doubtless remember that not very long ago the Muncipality acquired certain plots of ground facing the roadside from every landlord for the purpose of running a tramway up here242 words
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Article327 1919-07-16 1045 [To th* Editor 0/ th* Strait* Ecfco.f Sir,—Many of the Selangor Chinese community will be very glad to wolcomeMr. W.T. Chapman back again to act as Secretary for Chinese Affairs, F.M.S. When last Mr. Chapman was acting in that capacity in Kuala Lumpur he ran327 words
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Article59 1919-07-16 1045 Club Shoot Result. The result of the last Penang Volunteer Rifle Club Shoot held on 6th inst was as follows: Pte. Lim Teik Soon H’cap *6O made 90.60 Coy. 8/Maj. G. E. Wright-Motion *29 72.34 Mr. C. A. Padday ‘34 66.72 Owing to the Peace Celebrations the Club shoot59 words
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Article258 1919-07-16 1045 New Griffins Scheme. Nothing succeeds like success, and the success which attended the race meeting in Ipoh under the auspices of the Ipoh Gymkhana Club, will, it is expected, be the forerunner of many such delightful meetings in the future, says the Ipoh Tim’s. It is proposed258 words
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Article89 1919-07-16 1045 Officers Returning to Malaya. A number of repatriated Imperial Details are proceeding to the S.S. and F.M.S. etc., as follows: Per Bablonz on June 25th from United Kingdom: For Singapore ll officers, 3 cadets, 1 other rank. F.M.S. 10 officers, K. Lumpur 4 officers. Kelantan 1 officer. Selangor 189 words
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Article238 1919-07-16 1045 —Shanghai Gazette. Two Europeans Wounded. Tientsin, June 20,-Sergeant p au i Juquaud, who attempted suicide Saturday morning, is expected to be both blind and deaf if he recovers from the recent self-in. flicted bullet wound in the head. The sight of one eye is already gone.—Shanghai Gazette. - 238 words
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Article223 1919-07-16 1045 Manchester’ Second Defeat. The Penang Cricket Club who were defeated by the Manchesters last week by the broad margin of seven goals to nil turned the tables against them on Thursday evening when they defeated the Manchesters by two goals to nil. After the heavy rain which fell223 words
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Article88 1919-07-16 1045 GIBBONS CU COMPTITION. 3md Stage— 22o Yards Handicap. The above race resulted as follows. (1) S. Weihen (35 secs.) 4m«. (2i C.L. Malden (scr.) 3.00. (3) A.R. Thornton (50 secs.) 445. Mr. Weihen is now the holder of the Up for the year having secured 9 poi of the88 words
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Article1293 1919-07-16 1046 r fhA Tune number of the Nineteenth I” MrJohn Pollock endeavours to Since'the British public of the peril TpR Bolshevism constitutes. As this Writer avers, the Bolshevik movement, in a Lil is to destroy liberty and to organise of the national eD The German interest in this1,293 words
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Article551 1919-07-16 1046 RAGUSA AND HER ARGOSIES. Many people connect the beautiful Shakesperian word argosy with Argo, the name of the famous ship which carried Jason and his companions to Colchis in quest of the golden fleece. It is, however, a corruption of the word “ragusye” a ship of Ragusa, the551 words
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Article242 1919-07-16 1047 fREUTER’S AND HAVAS’S SERVICES] No Danger to Great Britain. London, July 9.— Addressing the Landon Chamber of Commerce, Mr. E. T. Crown said that he was of opinion that the danger o Japanese competition was not serious, provided that Great Britain returnee to normal conditions as soonfREUTER’S AND; HAVAS’S SERVICES] - 242 words
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Article330 1919-07-16 1047 Government's Candid Statement. London, July 9—ln the House of Commons there was a sensation when Sir Auckland Geddes announced that Government had decided that the price of coal to the consumer must be raised by six shillings a ton on July 16. It was hoped that the330 words
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Article42 1919-07-16 1047 British Casalties* London, July 9. —ln the House of Commons at question time, Mr. Montagu statec that the British casualties in Afghanistan up to July 18 were:—Officers, three killed and nine wouuded, other ranks, thirty-three killed and 109 wounded.42 words
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Article83 1919-07-16 1047 Home Secretary’s Amendment. Shorter Hours for Labour. London, July 8. In the House of Commons the Home Secretary introduced a bill providing an amendment to the Coal Mines Act bv which seven hours will bo substituted for eight and eight for 91. If after the end of83 words
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Article31 1919-07-16 1047 London, July B.—Silver market steady. Buyers 53 and eleven-sixteenths. Sellers 5 > and thirteen-sixleenths. Half a Point Drop. London, July 9.—Market quiet. Buyers 53 and three-sixteenths. Sellers 53 and seven-sixteenths.31 words
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Article227 1919-07-16 1047 A Warm Reception. New York, July B.—An escort of four dreadnoughts and thirty-six destroyers met the George Washington at Sandy Hook early this morning when the Presidential salute was fired. Forty-five warships headed by the Pennsylvania, bearing the Vice President and members of the Cabinet and other227 words
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Article16 1919-07-16 1047 London, July 10.- Oxford beat Cambridge by 45 runs; Hampshire v Surrev a draw. 316 words
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Article87 1919-07-16 1047 Germany's Last Move. Paris, July 9—A German note has been received proposing that a German Polish commission in connection with the transfer of territory to the new Polish state be appointed. This proposal is the result of Germany’s failure to persuade the population of the eastern province of87 words
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Article97 1919-07-16 1047 Ministerial Changes. London, July 9. Sir Hamar Greenwood ias been appointed Under-Secretary for the Colonies in succession to My. Steel-Maitland. Major J. L. Baird succeeds Sir Hamar Greenwood as Under-Secretary for Home Affairs. Imperial Preference. In the House of Commons in the debate upon the Finance Bill, Capt.97 words
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Article115 1919-07-16 1047 Suggestions by “The Times.'' London, July 9.—A Tinies leader suggests that Japan could allay Chinese anxiety immediately, strengthen her worldwide position still more and finally disarm suspicion and jealously of which she complains by spontaneously, in a generous and conciliatory spirit, defining her intentions wi regard to115 words
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Article96 1919-07-16 1047 Prince Henry Appeals to King George. London, July 9.—ln the House of mons Mr. Bonar Law stated that all pos ol 0 steps had been taken to prevent the ex Kaiser from returning to Germany. Berlin, July 9.—The ex-KaiaePs brother. Prince Henry, has telegraphed to King George96 words
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Article333 1919-07-16 1048 Bolshevist Reverses. Tniv B.—A communique states Juhe’ advance of General Denikin ie t with great success on the whole Tn the Astrakhan front the volunteers Sed a point on the Caspian Coast, 55 X south-west of Astrakhan, the largest ±rt and the base of the Bolshevik Sa333 words
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Article161 1919-07-16 1048 Honouring a Hero, London, July B.—The train, conveying the body of Captain Fryatt, arrived at Charing Cross Station at eleven this morning There were great crowds at the station along the route and at St. Paul’s where an immense congregation including representatives of Their Majesties and other Royalties,161 words
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50 1919-07-16 1048 p Abolition Rejected. rqected’uf 8-—The French Chamber hamedi»t 7 votes to 202 the promsals lately to abrogate Martial Law \egu- tions and abolish the censorship in France, M. Pichon having promised that such steps should be taken when the Allies ratify the Peaee Treaty.50 words
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Article77 1919-07-16 1048 Mixed Doubles. London, July B.—At Wimbledon in the final ofthe Mixed Doubles Lycett and Miss Ryan beat Prebble and Mrs. Lambert Chambers by 6-0, 6-0. Men’s Doubles. In the final of the Men’s Doubles O’Hara Wood and Thomas beat Lycett and Heats by 6 -4, 6—2,77 words
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Article23 1919-07-16 1048 London, July B.—The match between Somersetshire and Worcestershire resulted in a draw. Yorkshire beat Essex by an innings and 58 runs.23 words
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Article334 1919-07-16 1048 Threatened Strike. Paris, July 12.-The French Cabinet has d Bcussed the question of the threatened 24 hours’strike on July 21 organised by the General Confederation of Labour to which the railway and postal employes gave assent. The Minister of Public Works, has sent an appeal warning all334 words
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Article48 1919-07-16 1048 London, July B.—Sir A. Steel Maitland has resigned and has sent a letter questioning the Government’s sincerity in regaid to the re-establishment of international trade yhich he considers to be vital. He declares that he has been constantly obstructed especially as regards consular and kindred services.48 words
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Article91 1919-07-16 1048 And the British Army. London, July 9.-Sir Douglas Haig on the occasion of his receiving the Freedom ot Newcastle, deprecated the tendency to minimise the achievements of the British Army in the War. He said, “It is right to speak of our Allies but it was the91 words
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Article159 1919-07-16 1048 Allied Reply, Paris, July B.—The Allied reply to the Austrian note as regards the League of ■Nations expresses satisfaction at the adherence of Austrian delegation to tho project of the League and says that the Allied Powers have carefully considered Austria’s demand tor admission as an159 words
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Article17 1919-07-16 1048 London July B—Mr. Hughes, th. Premier of Australia, left Paddington bound tor Australia.17 words
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Article35 1919-07-16 1048 Pageant on the Thames. London, July 9.—The Admiralty announces that there will be a river procession on the Thames on August 4 to commemorate sea services as part of the war.35 words
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Article148 1919-07-16 1048 Lord Milner’s Views. London, June 9.—Proposing The oversea dominions” at a luncheon given by the commercial Committed of the Hous- of Commons to-day Lord Milner said that the °I the cotinuance of the British Empire was on a basis of absolutely equal partnership between the148 words
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Article26 1919-07-16 1048 Weimar, July 9.—The National Assembly passed the first reading of the Bill ratifying the Peace Treaty by 208 to 115. J26 words
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Article119 1919-07-16 1049 Weimar, July 8.-1“ the Nationa Assembly Herr Erzberger m a financial statement said it was not intended to raise annual war loans. The first step in reconstruction would be an inheritance tax by a levy on property. The Year’s expenditure totals 25,000,000,000 marks; the deficit was 10,000,000,000.119 words
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Article31 1919-07-16 1049 Opening of Frontiers. Paris, July 7.-Under strong popular pressure, owing to the excessive prices, the Government has issued a decree opening up the frontiers to foodstufl s.31 words
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Article42 1919-07-16 1049 Hlndenberg’s Loyalty. Copenhagen, July 7. General von Hindenburg has appealed to Marshal Toch s advocacy for the renunciation of the demand for the extradition of the ex-Kaiser, and offers himself as a substitute. He is prepared to make any sacrifice.42 words
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Article270 1919-07-16 1049 The German newspapers assert that the peace terms are a defeat for President Wilson. Well, if the Huns can stand it we can.— Shreveport Timet. t The shot that sank the Lusitania wrecked the German Empire. New York Commercial. Looks as if the peace terms have taken the270 words
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Article828 1919-07-16 1049 VIVE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE! To-day is a great and glorious anniversary in the annals of the history of our valiant French Allies. On the fourteenth of July at the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789 an armed and incensed mob surrounded the Bastille which had become the828 words
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Article420 1919-07-16 1049 Chinese Jar Found on An Estate. It will be remembered, says, the British North Borneo Herald, that some time ago a Chinese jar was dug up on Papar Estate and taken to Singapore by Mr. P. Skinner, then an Assistant of Papar. Various negotiations □f a somewhat complicated420 words
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Article616 1919-07-16 1050 nENTS demand dissolution of BOGUS PEKING PARLIAMENT. T he Wi" <>' the People ShoUld Prevail The Shanghai China Press ol 26 June rt as folio" s; Tban'ing the Peking Parliament with being r ?at obstacle to internal peace and the ‘nfbers of the Anfu Club with redoubling their616 words
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Article604 1919-07-16 1050 Counsel Expounds Peculiarities, Al day again Bth Ju'y in ths Supreme I Court Singapore Mr. Justice Ebden was engaged in hearing Mr Pate who is appearing in the action in which the Aarhus Ol efabrik Limeteret of Aarhus (Denmark) claim from Messrs Meyer Brothers the sum of604 words
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Article630 1919-07-16 1050 United v tat<s and Japan, In the course of an article in tbe Daily Telegraph, Mr Arcbita’d Hurl points out that tne portion of the shipbuilding and sh pp ng industries of this country is going to be a very cr.tical one because there is no feasible means630 words
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Advertisement52 1919-07-16 1050 Cramp Colic. No need of suffering from cramps in tho stomach or intestinal pains. Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to relieve fhe severe cases. Get it today, th r -ri‘ will be no time fjen .i p, r jt 9 ft er attack com's on. For sale by52 words
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Article1192 1919-07-16 1051 Japan Chronicle. JAPANESE FEELING THE EFFECT CF BOYCOTT. Kobe, June 14—In connection with the anti-Japanese boycott movement now in progress in many parts of China, the Osaka Mainichi remarks on the boycott extending to the closing of schools and strikes of workpeople. Exports of Japanese goods have consequentlyJapan Chronicle. - 1,192 words
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Article598 1919-07-16 1051 WILL USE FAST HUN LINERS m CAPTURE MARKETS, What it is Proposed To Do Washington, early in June, sawoae oftK. most significant pieces of work that the world has witnessed sin November. The work takes the shape san the Washington correspondent of the Tin® of a Pan-American Commercial598 words
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Advertisement72 1919-07-16 1051 Can You Afford the Risk Wen- you wtT seized with a severe attack <il cramp colic ci diarrhoea without a bottle <•1 < liaiiibetlam s Colic imd biarrhoea Kern‘•d.V Bn house? Ih.n’t take such isks. A dose or two v ill cure you before a doctor cul'l j•• -*.-i I»172 words
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Article1531 1919-07-16 1052 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s reply to Japanese Challenge. EXPLAINS UNDERLYING CAUSES OF CHINA’S DEEP ANIMOSITY TOWARDS JAPAN. CHINA TREATED AS MAI CHU CHAU Recently the Osaka Asahi requested Dr Sun Yat-sen to publish his views on the present Sino-Japanese relations. The famous patriot and fearless leader did so1,531 words
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Article195 1919-07-16 1052 —3. limes. The ou put of tin ore from Sungei Besi for 1918, December 31 is 4042 tons as compared with 402 tons for last year. The amount realised from the sale of ore for the year is £72,196 equal to £l7B. 7s. fid. a ton, as—3. limes. - 195 words
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Article239 1919-07-16 1053 RICE CONTROL IN SIAM. The proclamation of H. M. the King of Siam ordaining the appointment of a Controller for the rice trade and effective control of the export trade in rice, distribution of rice and prices (which was published in this journal about a month ago) came239 words
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Article647 1919-07-16 1053 Following is the full text of a notification issued by the Food Controller in Bangkok and published in our Siam contemporaries of Bth instant: In a normal year the amount of rice available for export consLts of the year’s crop together with such balance of647 words
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Article254 1919-07-16 1053 Sime, Darby Co.’s Report. Singapore, July 12. London Quotations. —The latest wire from London was received here on the 7th instant, dated 4th instant, the quotation being 1/8, 1/9} market weak. Auctions 9th and 10th July The total quantity catalogued amounted to 907 tons, of which 587 tons254 words
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Article278 1919-07-16 1053 OFFICERS vs. THE REST. The Rest Win by 54 Runs. The cricket mat i between the Officers and the Rest which wa- played c i the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon resulted in a win for The Rest. The Officers wl batted first compiled a total of 79 towards278 words
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Article58 1919-07-16 1053 The following are the result» of the fa» played off’ yesterday: Championship. —W. S. Dunn w.o. J. G. Allan; E. R. Henderson beat J. n. B. Smith by 21—7. Single Handicap.—G. B. F. Southam beat 8. Wood Hill by 21-18: J. Dick bestA. Lindley by 21—18 W.58 words
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Article130 1919-07-16 1053 5% Increase for Clerks. In ad lition to the temporary war allowance which Government has S[ an nce employees, a further 5 per cent a has been sanctioned with effect January 1, 1919. Chamb r of Commerce Actiom. In this connection seve r al inquiries have reached130 words
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Article2176 1919-07-16 1054 Who Is To Blame? It is desirable to reconnoitre our position «carding the supply of rice for the populatiou and to scan the horizon carefully before anv further departure from the present procedure is initiated. The Settlement of Penang has through circumstances which it has been2,176 words
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Article448 1919-07-16 1055 We have always been among the warmest admirers of Sir Arthur Young as a man and as a ruler. In both capacities he has been a model of what ILs Majesty s representative should be in these days of democracy when the workman and the noble stand vintually448 words
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Article82 1919-07-16 1055 I NAVOIDABLY CANCELLED. The Resident Councillor and Mrs. Michell deeply regret that owing to difficulties as regards their passages home they will have to leave the Settlement about midday on Sunday and In consequence their farewell 'At Home' on Monday cannot take place. They must perforce bld82 words
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Article71 1919-07-16 1055 Final Dividend for 1918. We are indebted to the courtesy of Messrs. PutersoD, Simons it Co Ltd, for information to (he effect that they received a cable yesterday from (he Secretaries of the Henrietta Rubber Estates, Ltd, informing ihem that a final dividend had been declared for71 words
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Article186 1919-07-16 1055 [uurui TKuraiaxa.] THE HUNS TO HEEL AT LAST. Plenty of Hot Air: Last Effort for Arch-crlml n Weimar, July 10.—After the Treaty Ratification Bill had been read for the first time there was a brief interval before bringing it up for the second reading. Second Reading. The[uurui TKuraiaxa.] - 186 words
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Article60 1919-07-16 1055 ALLIES' REPLY. Some Concessions Granted. London, July 9. —The Allies reply to the various Austrian notes regarding the economic clauses of the Treaty of Peace recognises that some of the complaints are well-founded and makes concessions accordingly; especially in relation to Austrian State and Private property in60 words
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Article76 1919-07-16 1055 Paris, July 10.—The programme of the victory fĕte is now practically complete. Marechals Joffre and Foch will ride together at the head of the victorious troops from start to finish of the procession. A Gentle Hint. Three Allied warships, representing England, France, and America have sailed together76 words
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Article34 1919-07-16 1055 Mandatory States Included. Lomlou, July 10. In tho House of Commons Mr. Chamberlains amendment to tne preference proposals by extending preieren to any mandatory territories was earn by 195 votes to 58.34 words
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Article71 1919-07-16 1055 ON PROFITEERS AND CAPITALISTS. “Merciless Exploitation of the Public. London, July 10,-At a meeting of the Executive of the National Labour pa y was resolved to call attention to the Gov ment’s failure to prevent the t exploitation of the public under the p system of profiteering71 words
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Article11 1919-07-16 1055 London, July 10. Silver quiet. Buyers Sellers 53 S11 words
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Article949 1919-07-16 1056 Ur E Nathan of Singapore has come to Penang to recruit on the Hill. fl William Treacher, whose death Th. Rev A. D. Harem, Kuala Lumpur i,going home by the Tydeue this month. Mrs. Uwler, aged 107, died at Killemore lut month. She had been a teacher for 42949 words
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Article584 1919-07-16 1056 whtra fl Been n rOm a notilicati on elsewhere the farewell “At Home” at the Residency which was to be held on the 21st instant and to which so many of our fellowcitizens of several nationalities were looking caLcened Wlth pleaaure is unavoidably It appears that584 words
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Article1459 1919-07-16 1057 —Malaya Tribune, PRESENTATION OF FAREWFLL ADDRESS AT SINGAPORE. A very interesting and memorable function took place at Government House, Singapore, last Saturday forenoon when the leaders of the Chinese communities of Malaya presented a farewell address to His Ex. the Governor, Sir Arthur Henderson Young,.—Malaya Tribune, - 1,459 words
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Article295 1919-07-16 1057 Inquest on the Late Mr. J. R. Brooke. Dr. Murray Robertson, the Coroner, held an enquiry at Singapore July 11th into the death of Mr. J. R. Brooke, assistant Superintendent of the chandu factory at Teloh Blangah, who was found dead in bed lest Wednesday evening as the295 words
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Article757 1919-07-16 1058 coboker'S inquests. The Prangin Road Incident. In the Police Court before Mr. >B. H. langston on Saturday the inquest into the circumstances attending the death of ,a Chinese named Lim Oh Row who died as the result of a wound in the neck in Rangoon Hoad757 words
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Article170 1919-07-16 1058 BIRTHS. De Cruz—On July 8, it Mildreds, 1491, East Coast Road, Singapore, Che wife of Mr. J. de Cruz, a daughter. Campbell—On July 7, at No. s,Tunggal Road, Singapore, Mrs. L. A. Campbell, a daughter. Bokenham—At Regent Estate, Batang Malaka,on July 5, to Mr.and Mrs. B.W. Bokenham, a170 words
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