The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 19 November 1919

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    21 1 The Straits Echo. MAIL EDITION. SIS PKB ANNUM. Single Copy 40 eta. VOL. 17. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 19TH NOVEMBER, 1919. NO. 47.
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      318 1 I CONTENTS. I LUDKBa: MIBOtLUMOOT (Cojfoued): I Work 1,864 Shipbuilding in the Far East 1,876 I ■Hindu Affaire.. 1,864 Dutch Industry and Trade 1877 I How Far Eaitevs Trade is Germane and the China Trade 1,877 I Handicapped 1,870 Trade in Malaya 1,878 I A Sacred Trust 1,870 Cancer Scourge
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      175 2 THE “STRAITS ECHO” B MAIL EDITION. 1 > v /«3 ■—aaOOOOOW I i Published th’ diy prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, A* and contains the latest local and States news originally published In the Mj, daily 'issues, as well as all important news from various parts
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    WORK.
    1094 1864 Lloyd George for Great Britain, Hoover for America, and W. M Hughes for the great Australasian Commonwealth have one great common text—work. Sustained individual effort and increased production are the only possible solution of the complex social and economic problems which the war has evolved. No message was more
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    HINDU AFFAIRS.
    233 1864 thi k ur Hindu follow-townsmen Will be prepared to admit that we have been generous m the matter of space conceded for the expression of views respecting the appointment of a gentleman to fill the vacancy on the Hindu Endowment Board caused by the universally regretted death of
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    THE LEPROSY SCOURGE.
    193 1864 Perfect Cure Effected at Last. [reuier’s Service.] I Honolulu, November s.—lt is announced I that complete cur?» from leprosy have been I effected at Kalibi Hospital of twenty patients I who were discharged during the past faw I in nt ha without one case of rtcurrenceof the
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      114 1864 Cbe Straits echo. AkAjKy A yjjf PUBLISHED DAILY. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD., 89, Beach Street, Penang, Price:— Dally Local $3O p er annum. $15.00 for 6 Months. 7.50 for 3 Months. Dally Outstation Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $lB Per annum. Cable Address
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    RUSSIAN TANGLE.
    247 1865 Petrograd Front. Yudenitch’s Failure. [bkutkbb ttligbams.] London, November 6. While the Bolsheviks claim to have surrounded General Yudenitch’s army is not confirmed it is at least certain that General Yudenitch was defeated at the very gates of Petrograd and that the menace of envelopment is not yet averted.
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    SITUATION IN SIBERIA.
    250 1865 Koltchak’s Defeat Explained. London, November 6 —lt is sc mi-officially stated that Admiral Koltchak’s retirement is due to the fact thatt he Bolsheviks, being reinforced, captured Petropavlovsk and crossed the river Ishim. Admiral Koltcbak’s centre has fallen back to within 30 miles of the Ishim River and
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    Baltic Provinces
    106 1865 Severe Fighting at Llbaii. Copenhagen, November 5. —The Lettish press bureau ftates that a message from Libau sayi that German troops, presumably Col. Bermondt’s, supported by artillery and armoured trains, strongly attacked Libau on November 4, but were repulsed by Lettish troops at Libau, supported by British artillery.
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    EXCHANGE PRISONERS.
    45 1865 Bolshevik Miss on to Poland. London, November 5. —A Bolshevik Mission has arrived in Poland fur the proposed exchange of prisoners. It is intimated that this mission is invested with wide powers and the Bolsheviks are ready to make important concessions to Poland.
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    President Masaryk.
    84 1865 His Views on Bolshevism. London, November 6.—President Mas y k speaking in the Czecho-Slovak National Assembly, emphasised that the watchword of their new republic was far-reaching social reforms without bloodshed. He bad been through and observed closely the Bolshevik revolution. Lenin called Bolshevism true Maximism, but it was
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    War Gratuity.
    90 1865 To non-European Units. London, November 6.—A Royal Warrant has been issued notifying the grant of a war gratuity to the following non-European units in recognition of war service, namely, the Hongkong and Singapore Garrison Artillery, the Sierra Leone Company Garrison Ar.illery, the Thirty-sixth Fortress Company of Sierra Leone
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    Dockers’ Strike.
    29 1865 Work being Resumed, Washington, .November 6.—The Times’ correspondent at New York states that the dock strike has ended and the men are resuming work on former wages.
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    New Zealand Parliament.
    82 1865 Acknow edgement and Appreciation. Wellington, November 5. Both Houses of Parliament unanimously passed a resolution expressing the people’s deep appreciation for the many kindnesses, courtesies and previ leges extended to the New Zealand soldiers at the various parts of the world and also their gratitude to the
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    BRITISH RUSSIAN POLICY.
    405 1865 Debate in the Commons. Mr. Churchill’s Reply to Criticism. [&EUTERB TELEGRUfB.] London, November 6.—Replying to the debate in the House of Commons regarding Great Britain’s policy towards Mr. Winston Churchill pointed out the insuperable difficulties experienced by all the great countries as regards furnishing a clear cut
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    New Transport Era.
    134 1865 Schemes for Better Service. London, November 6. —Sir Eric Geddei, Minister of Transport, speaking at a dinner cf the Society of Motor Manufacturers an Traders, said that a new era in I ranB tion was beginning. They must have bet roads reserved c xclusively for motor tra
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    MAYOR'S BANQUET.
    558 1866 Premier's Speech. (Reuter’s Service.) London, November 9.—Mr. Lloyd George speaking at the Lord Mayor’s banquet, which has reverted to pre-war pomp, laid that commonsense and goodwill which have carried us through the war will carry us through peace. 7 The Flume Problem, The difficult questions which awaited settlement
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    Royal Marriage.
    19 1866 Luxembourg, November 6 »ge was solemnized of k. iChar’otteof Luxemboure tn of Bourbon Parma gto Pnnce Fell
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    THE SUN AND THE STARS.
    264 1866 Royal Society’s Announcement. 7 An ««nouncement “y the Royal Society described in the Press as overthrowing the certainty of aces reouirtng a new philosophy of the has aroused most intense interest in sceintific on C th% ,n P ew Of on the fundamental physical problem.
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    Peace; Be Still.
    173 1866 Home Instructions Regarding Observance London, November 6. The Home Secretary issues suggestion for the carrying, out of His Majesty’s desire for a two-minute silence at 11 a.m., on Tuesday. He points out that it is of capital importance that the moment fixed for commencement of the silence
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    American State Elections.
    40 1866 Striking Repub lean Success. New York, November fi.-The Republicans piew iv .iircestes in the State Mr. Coolidge was re elected u President Coolidge congratulating telegraphed to ord er. Thhim on h |9 y l i president congratulat-
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    ARMISTICE BREACHES.
    383 1866 Supreme Council's Demands, [atUTtas tklxgums.] Pari November 6-The Suprem. Cou <, i*’ protocol which has been forwarded to Germany, recites the Hat of H™ man d i I,U,< 0 n f ‘he armiattce and declares that they are very Ve f g u” '“stances the destruction of the
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    Scapa Flow Affair.
    162 1866 Britain docs not Accept Responsibility. London, November 6. In the House of Commons Mr. Walter Dmg stated that the Government did not accept responsibility for the sinking of the ex German flret at Scapa Flow. The Supreme Council was still considering the disposal of the ships. Naturalisation
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    Industrial Disputes.
    229 1867 Features of New Bill- [BBUTKBS TBLBOBAMS.I London. November 6. In the House of Common» Sir R. 8. Horne, Minister of Labour, moved the second reading ottna Industrial Disputes Bill, the features of which are the provision for a permanent industrial court of inquiry and the dropping ot compulsory
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    Treasury Bills.
    25 1867 Rates Raised. London, November 7.—The rates for British Treasury Bills have been raised for three months and six months to 54i per cent
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    Australian Air Flight.
    40 1867 French Airman's Progress. London, November 7.—The French airman, Poulet, flew over the Taurus Mountains and reached Adana. [Adana is the capital of a vilayet in the south-east of Asia Minor on the river bank of the Seihun.]
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    Silver.
    127 1867 Messrs. Montagu's Report. London, November 6.—Messrs. Montagu’s report of November 6 states that the stock in London is so small that any temporary pressure, for example, a considerable shipment to China this week, will considerably affect the price. These purchases have been the initial cause of the nigh prices.
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    Rhodes Trustees’ Donation.
    32 1867 Gift to Oxford University. London, November 6.-The Rhodes Trustees have donated £20,000 to Oxford University for a Professorship for the advancement of study of the Roman aud Dutch law,
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    U. S. Miners’ Strike.
    85 1867 Its Effect on SMppin London, November 6 -In consequence of the American strike the Asnatic is expected at Plymouth at midnight on Thursday after a fortnight’s passage bringing back the cargo she embarked at Southhampton which she was unable to unload. The Mauretania left New York
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    Situation in Syria.
    79 1867 Effect of British (Evacuation. Cairo, November 4. —A serious situation is developing in Syria owing to the British evacuation which is timed to be completed on November 12. The Hedjaz authorities are threatening resignation, disclaiming responsibility for the future on the ground that the British had hitherto
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    FUNERAL OF MR. BARNETT.
    424 1867 The funeral of the late Mr. C. W. Barnett took place at the Western Road Cemetery yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended. The Rev. Keppel Garnier officiated both at the Chapel and the grave* ide. Among those present were the Hon. Mr. A. F. Goodrich, Mr.
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    M. A. P.
    493 1867 Sir Arthur Young arrived in London on I October 9. Mr. R. Somervell, Master at Harrow I School, and Bursar since 1888, is retiring I this term. Dr. Crago has returned to Kuala Lumpur. He was accompanied by Dr. Adams, who I joins the firm. Vice-Admiral Sir
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    PENANG ASSIZES.
    609 1868 CURRENCY notes counter. FrITING CASE. Jn the Supreme Court, this morning,' the trial was concluded of two Chinese Tan Toh and Tech I eng who wera charged with counterfeiting currency notes. They pleaded not guilty and the following jurors were empanelledKhaw Loon Chong, Lee Kok Ihun, W. 8.
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    “Fight the Famine” Council.
    247 1868 Menace to Europe. revteks telegrams.] London, November 6—The "FhAf a EXpea n C Ci^oOm,,r!!i g prewm *Loodoa ’J** 11 Xu in C beld ils first Bes. ion in C»xiou Hall. r Sir George Paish declared that Eurone was never ao menaced aa at present X S
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    International Labour Conference.
    47 1868 Question of Hours, Washington, November 6. —At the International Labour Conference Mr. Samuel Gompers denied that output could be increased by lengthening hours. He proposed that the whole question of hours be referred to a commission. This was defeated by 40 to 30 votes.
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    RUBBER MARKET.
    183 1868 Sime Darby Co.’s Weekly Report. Singapore, November 8. London Quotations. —The latest wire from London received hereon the 7th was dated 3rd inst., the quotations being 2/s], 2 51, market firm. Auctions ’th A 6th November. Prices again shew a slight increase over lust week’s quotations and there
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    BOLSHEVIK BARBARITY.
    644 1868 AGED SHIPOWNER SLOWLY DONE TO DEATH. FIENDISH CRUELTY. The extraordinary lengths to which the Bob sheviks will go in their hatred of the “capitalist class is illustrated by a sworn statemerit of the terrible treatment meted out to an aged Russian shipowner, Mr. Peter Regier, at Mariupol, by
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      BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS.
      572 1869 .—Globe. London, Oct. 3.-The .dverUsemeate <4 various boxing promoters announcing ehanipionships o£ England naturally Iced to the qiiebtion; Who in this, country has the nglu to hold such championships? Boxing is not -and never has been—controlled in the. same way as football or athletics. The public have lor
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      GOLF.
      568 1869 PROFESSIONAL FOURSOME. On the occasion of the meeting of James Braid (Walton Heath), Alec Herd Coombe Hill), George Duncan (Hangar Mill), and W. M Watt, the local professional, on the. eoursof the Royal Automobile Club, at Woodcote Park, Epsom, on 11th October the drives in the medal round in
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    BACK FROM THE FRONT.
    401 1869 Welcome back to one of Malaya’i mod distinguished representatives at the front, Lieut.-Col. Waterfield Bunker has reached Singapore, after travelling via Canada, San Francisco, Honolulu, Japan and China. He will proceed to Kuala Lumpur to resume bis appointment as Analyst in the Agricultural Department, F.M.B. Government.
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    HOW FAR EASTERN TRADE IS HANDICAPPED.
    801 1870 Not a few Britishers in the Far East and overseas generally may possibly Ije inclined to ask the question, «•What is the matter with old England using that geographical designation in its fullest sense, his not surprising, perhaps, that they should, having regard to
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    A SACRED TRUST.
    639 1870 By the last mail we received a copy of The Graphic of the 15th October which, under the caption A Serious Danger,” emphasise? the wrongfulness of apathy and lethargy where important matters of purely Municipal or Imperial concern are at stake. Ic asserts that there is no
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    PROGRESS IN MALAYA.
    369 1870 Another Local Flotation. The prospectus of yet another Rubber Company has been issued; the Subscription List of which opened on the 11th inscant and closes at latest to-morrow, the 14th idem. The name of the new enterprise is Glorify Rubber Co., Ltd. Tbe share capital is $200,000
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    SITUATION IN SIBERIA.
    106 1871 [bBUTEBS TFJJtOBAMS.] Koltchak’s Retreat Confirmed. London, November 7.—Explaining the reported civil evacuation of Omsk it is reliably stated that only the civil officials are evacuating in view of the necessity of making Omsk a fortified camp and the consequent impossibility of administering the country from there at
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    Government Retrenchment.
    30 1871 London, November 7. —It is officially announced that the staffs of Government departments have been reduced by 8,000 since September 1 and now the number is 400,000 persons.
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    The Sun and the Stars.
    49 1871 Newspaper Comment London, November 7. —The newspapers, commenting on the announcement of the Royal Society, declare that the new theory, if true, will change the basis of astronomy, rendering observations relative instead of accurate and may even change Euclid’s definition of a straight line.
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    British Trade Returns.
    62 1871 Substantial Increases. London, November 7.—The Board of Trade returns for October show that exports amounted to £179,000,000 and imports £75,600,000, being increases of £36,250,000 and nearly £36,000,000 respectively compared with October 1918. Imports for the ten months ending October 31 totalled £1,319.500,000 and exports £620,500,000, being increases
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    Church Enabling Bill.
    227 1871 Passed Second Reading London, November 4. —ln the House of Commons the Enabling Bill, giving the English Church greater freedom in the management of internal affair* 9 passed its second reading by 304 votes to 16. London, November 7.—The Enabling Bill establishes an ecclesiastical committee of the
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    Responsibility for the War.
    63 1871 Radoslavoff Party Arrested. Paris, November 7.-A message from Sofia states that 200 members of the Radoslavoff Party have been ar te<l ,n convection with responsibility for ’bo war They include ex-Minister lontchefl, General Petroff and most of the members of the Radoslavoff Cabinet. Negotiations will be
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    The Basuto Deputation.
    186 1871 Speech from the Throne. London, November B.—A deputation of the Basuto chiefs, headed by the paramount chief, Griffiths, which has been in Great Britain from South Africa and extensively feted, was to-day received by his Majesty at Buckingham Palace. The deputation presented loyal addresses “to assure His
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    International Labour Conference.
    27 1871 Question of Hours. Washington, November 6. —The International Labour Conference subsequently decided to refer the question of hours of labour to a special committee.
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    Prince of Wales.
    84 1871 Au Revolr to Canada. Ottawa, November 7.—The Prince of Wales visited the House of Parliament. The session of the House of Commons was temporarily suspended while His Highness briefly addressed the House from the speakers’ dais. The members sang the National Anthem when the Prince entered. The
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    U. S. Miners’ Strike.
    63 1871 Effect on Shipping. Washington, November 6,—As the result of the Coal Committee’s order many foreign vessels are tied up but precedence is being given to land traffic before even American ships. At present 210 vessels in New York are affected. Many of these are British ships
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    The Railway Strike.
    54 1871 Wages t Question. London, November 7.—Mr. J.H. Thomas, Secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen, announces that the Railwaymen’s Conference which has just conc’uded “made it perfectly clear that the executive must immediately press the settlement of the wages question.” A meeting with Mr. Lloyd George has
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    Gonda Dyeworks Explosion.
    24 1871 Twelve Killed Amsterdam, November 6.—A boiler exSlosion entirely destroyed the dyeworks at londa. Twelve were killed and a large number injured.
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    Riots in Egypt.
    22 1871 Demonstrations Prohibited. Cairo, November 6.—The Government has issued a proclamation prohibiting demonstrations owing to the consequents and regrettable incidents.
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    Commemoration of Armistice.
    100 1871 Arrangements for ObservanceLondon, November 8. —People of all classes have taken up with enthusiasm Majesty the King’s suggestion ii connec with the armistice commemoration. At arranged to synchronise the clocks to D the observance everywhere of instant si e suspension of movement of railway panics. The police
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    475 1871 OBITUARY. Herr Haase, German Socialist Leader. [REUTERS TEIJEGRAMB.] Berlin, November 6. The death has occurred of Herr Haase, the Independent Socialist, Leader who was shot recently while proceeding to the Reichstag to make a speech revealing the secrets of Germany’s relation, ship with Russia. U [As Herr Haase, leader of
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    FRENCH REVIEW.
    212 1872 The Coming Elections. Paris, November 8,- Paris ig biny preparing for the legislative elections for which 32 lists of candidates have been deposited at the Prefecture of Seine. M. Millerand, High Commissioner for Alsace-Lorraine, addressing his constituents in Paris said that the Allies, having fought together on the
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    PENANG CADETS AND SCOUTS.
    592 1872 Inspected by H. E. the Acting Governor. The Hon. Mr. F. Seton James, Officer Administering Government, inspected the Cadet Corps and the Boy Scout troops of the Penang Free School, St. Xavier’s Institution and the Anglo-Chinese School yesterday evening. He was accompanied by Mrs. James, The
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    SEQUEL TO MOTOR CAR COLLISION
    227 1872 Charge Against European. Mr. F. H. McCormack was this morning charged In the District Court before Mr. R, D. Acton, Judge, with driving his motor car in so rash and negligent a manner as to endanger the life of Choy Goon Yen and causing grievous
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    M. A. P.
    522 1872 Lieut-Cd. E. A. A.h, D. 8. 0 hi. reiurned from Home. Mr. an! Mr. n a- r_ n few month, and Mr. 8. Grimberg has been appointed in bis place. Me Neill, the well known biun rein leader, is among the eight newlyoaieland ***** f National University
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    INDRAGIRI RUBBER.
    740 1873 Directors’ Report for Second Year. Following is the Report to be presented at the second annual general meeting of the above Company to be held at French Bank Buildings, Singapore, on the 19th instant at noon:— Gentlemen, —Your Directors submit herewith a duly audited statement of the Accounts
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    CHINESE SILK.
    261 1873 Plans to Improve the Industry. Shanghai, Oct. 16. -There is a movement among leading Chinese silk merchants at Shanghai in favour of the establishment of a Chinese silk association for the improvement of the Chinese silk industry, especially in the production of raw silk for exporting to the
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    CHINA NEWS.
    269 1873 The New Premier. (Hongkong Post Special.) Peking, Nov. I.—The House of Re. presentatives has passed the Bill appointing Kan Wan-pang as Premier, by 249 votes against 7. Mongolia. Shanghai, Nov. 3.—Chu Shu-tseng rt. ports that the Princes and Nobles of Outer Mongolia have decided to hold a second
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    THE ROAD HOG PERIL.
    252 1873 Motor Lorry Causes Havoc In Greenwich. In the last mail papers there are reports of several car crashes in the Old Country, the worst, as recorded in the London Globe, reading as follows Inquiry is being made as to the whereabouts of a lorry driver who
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      Singapore Yacht Club.
      379 1874 On Sunday morning a sweepstake race took place, the following boats entering and crossing the starling line at 10 10 am. in the order given Gertrude (W. M. Blake), Kathleen (Messrs. OJell and Carter), Beisy Jane (G.E. Penny), Margaret (Capt. Bredeuberg), Marion (W. F. Nutt), Stella (D.
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      Home Racing.
      58 1874 The Liverpool tup. [Reuiek's Service.] London, November 7. ihe following was the result of the Liverpool Cup: My Dear 0) Ala-nam (2) Sir Berkeley (3) Thirteen ran. v'on by half a length, three-quarter length between second and third. 1 The betting was 9 co 4 My Dear, 10
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      Australian Turf.
      122 1874 Caulfield Cup Result. Exchanges to hand give detailed accounts Of this mile and half event in Melbourne on Oct 18. The result was: Lucknow (imp) by Minoru Amp.iora, (Bullock). tt 9 Nightwatch, 8. 11 (G. Harrison) Chrome 7. 11 (W. Dunca 0 Surveyor, 7. 9 (J.Killoru) Twenty stutters.
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      The Melbourne Cup.
      211 1874 the F 6 M- 1 G, T 1;!W 92 ofwh «™»ere in tbL-.LT I'’' 9 0 .°“J T 20 hories on tU fl,-? ur r Au, traba 8 big two mile event on the first luesday m November on the Flemington racecourse. The slake this year swee
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    SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGT.
    167 1874 The following is a list of the officers, Ist battalion South Staffordshire?, the new regiment to he stationed in Singapore, arriving from home by the Trasos Montes about the 15th instant: Colonel L. B. Boyd Moss, C.M.G., DR.O. Lieut.-Colonel R. W. Morgan, C.M.G., D.S.O. and Bar Capt,
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    A NAVAL SENSATION.
    185 1874 The London Sunday 1 imes of October 19 save that the mysterious disappearance of the Iron Duke’s wireless signal book, containing a co v of Admiral Beatty’s signal to Admiral Jellicoe before turning movement of the Dreadnoughts to avoid a torpedo .•tack in the Battle of Jutland
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    CHINGAY FESTIVAL.
    752 1874 last days pageant. .he final pro-.,.i0n in connection with lhe honouring of the Goddess of Mercy w.is held yes.eiday afternoon, and after the usual halt was continued at night. The weather on this occasion was all that could be desired, and the display was more imposing than on
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    GERMAN TRADE CIRCULAR.
    388 1875 Offers from Hamburg. An interesting trade circular, probably one of many received in Shanghai, comes to hand from Hamburg. It shows the German merchant in a chastened and subdued mood, keen on beginning business again, and apparently in a position to meet extensive orders if these can
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    ENGLAND AND PERSIA.
    1860 1875 o THE SHAH S VISIT TO ENGLAND. [London, Nov. 6.-At a banquet in Manchester the Shah of Persia said that the recent Anglo-Persian agreement, while strengthening the traditional friendship of the two nations, should furnish a wide field for the development of their future commercial relations. Certain
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    SHIPPING PROSPECTS.
    595 1876 interesting review of the POSITION. a few days ago a representative of the Ceylon 1 imes interviewed what nnr t I high l-g. ;tS w.rt of the .Utemento Teadtl >n paitj as follows: I With regard to passenger tonnage” the au.honty said the losses of passenger vessel by
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    SHIPBUILDING IN THE FAR EAST.
    647 1876 A GROWING INDUSTRY. The special correspondent of Lloyd’s List uiites that several reasons have combined to cause a great increase in the development of the construction of commercial motor craft ot sma 1 and large siz< not only in India, but in the Federated Malay
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    Dutch Industry and Trade
    1149 1877 TRADE WITH ENGLAND INTERVIEW with dutch minister OF COMMERCE Financier Cor. A representative of the Financier was favoured with a short interview in London by his Excellency, Mr. H. A. Van Ysselsteyn, the Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, on the 6th October, its report
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    SHANGHAI-CALCUTTA LINE.
    215 1877 It will doubtless be of interest to the pub. lie to learn that the United States Shipping Board has decided to turn over to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, seven steamers for operation between Shanghai and Calcutta, calling at present at Hongkong, Saigon, Sin. gapore, Port Swettenham, Penang,
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    GERMANS AND THE CHINA TRADE.
    208 1877 SAMPLE OF LETTERS RECEIVED IN HONGKONG. Letters appealing for a renewal of trade relations have of late been received from Germany by local firms, says the Hongkong Post, The wastepaper basket has doubtless received the most of them, but the following w'as sent Ito the
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    TRADE IN MALAYA.
    1566 1878 o REPORT BY AN AMERICAN TRADE COMMISSIONER. We ha'e received from the United States Consul a copy of a report by Mr. John A. Fowler, American Trade Commissioner, who visited this country about three months ago, reading as 10l tows:The large British import and export houses constitute
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    CANCER SCOURGE.
    176 1878 25 MILLION DOOMED. If the present death-rate from cancer is allowed to go unchecked no fewer than 25,000.000 people out of the present population of the world must die of this scourge.” This is the startling fact upon which Dr. Robert Dell bases A Plea for the Treatment
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    TAIPING TIN.
    33 1878 We are advised by the Secretaries of Taioing Tin Dredging Co. Ltd., that the Board have decided to issue the K-serve Capital ata prem’um of tweny*fi'.e seoti per _L„ p: n.t&
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    STORY OF THE SEA.
    1101 1879 CHAIR OF NAVAL HISTORY AT KING’S COLLEGE. WHAT IT WILL TEACH. Dr. Burrows, the Principal of King s Col- I lege, London, explained to a representative of I the Morning Post just a month ago the scheme I for establishing a Chair in Naval History at
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    SHANGHAI SHOP LEAGUE.
    265 1879 INAUGURAL CEREMONY. The inauguration of the Shanghai Shopkeepers’ League, a new organisation of Chinese merchants, was held a couple of weeks ago in the hall of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Fully two thousand people filled the great hall and listened with much interest to the various
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    609 1879 ORDINARY MEETING. At an ordinary meeting held by the Muni, ci pal Commissioners at the Municipal Cham, bers yesterday afternoon tqere were present Mr. G. A. Hereford (President), Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok, Mr. A. M. Goodman, Mr. J ft Murray and Mr. R. Samuel. After the minutes of
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    CARS FOR ALL
    403 1880 Sir Albert Stanley’s observations on the motor car industry in the United States upon his return from Uncle Sain’s dominions t month ago, are of special interest when considered in conjunction with the recently published news relating to the great motor exhibition in Paris. America, it is
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    THE LEAGUE IN BEING.
    941 1880 [Following is the text of the Kings Mess sage to the great inaugural meeting of the League of Nations Union in th Mansion House, on the 18th ultimo: We have won the war, and that w a great achievement, but it is not enoi gh. We
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    M. A. P.
    559 1880 Mr. XV. S. Goldie, of Me,.-. and Co., returned from leave h by the Gienapp. 0 e The Cahill-Brooke theatrics! comnany. now placing to bcr hoiivpc n t 7 p lQ Sin g a pord. is visiting Penang at. an early date. g Major and Mrs. 11.
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    HUNGARIAN SITUATION.
    203 1881 SIR GEORGE CLERK’S MASTERSTROKE. A Cheerful Outlook. [BEUTEBS TELEGBAMS.] London, November 8. —Sir George Clerk’s effort! as a peacemaker in Hungary is proving most successful. The Times’ corresCondent at Budapest describes how he rought Admiral Horthoy, commander of the Hungarian National Army, into the conference and the representatives
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    Charlottenberg Waterworks
    28 1881 Socialisation Bill Rejeced. London, November B.—A Berlin message states that the Prussian National Assembly rejected the First Socialisation Bill which related to the important Charlottenburg Waterworks.
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    Locomotive Drivers’ Strike.
    38 1881 Opposed by Labour Leaders. Paris, November 7. Hitherto there has been only a minor strike of 400 locomotive drivers who voted in favour of a general strike which, however, was opposed by all labour leaders.
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    Russian Revolution Anniversary.
    84 1881 A Meagre Expression. Paris, November 7. The unrest in Europe in connection with the anniversary of the Russian Revolution was a meagre expression of popular approval. Copenhagen, November 7.—Extraordinary precautiais were taken in Berlin to prevent a Spartacist outbreak on the occasion of the anniversary of the
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    Australian Air Flight.
    32 1881 Poulet Arrives In Presla. London, November B.—The French airman, Poulet, continuing his flight from Paris to Australia, left Bagdad yesterday, flew over the desert and arrived at Bush ire.
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    Mr. Asquith.
    20 1881 Declines Rccor.test. London, November B.—Mr. H. IL Asquith has declined to re-contest the East Fife seat in Parliament.
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    U. S. Miners’Strike.
    172 1881 Government Policy Unchanged Washington, November 7.—Following the strenuous attempts of Mr. Samuel Gompers and others to have the Government to withdraw the injunctions relating to the coal miners, the Attorney-General has announced that the Government’s policy was unchanged. It would proceed with the plans until the miners’
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    Old Age Pension.
    58 1881 Its Estimated Cost. London, November B.—The report of the Old Age Pensions committee was presented *o the House of Commons yesterday. Eleven out of the eighteen members recommend a pension of 10s. weekly. Its abolition means a limit which is tantamount to pensioning everybody. It is estimated
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    The Basuto Petition.
    20 1881 London, November B.—lt is understood that the Basuto Petition relates to the status and prospects of Basutoland.
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    The Peace Treaty.
    44 1881 American Senate Adopts Preamble. Washington, November 7. The Senate by 48 votes to 40 adopted the first clause of the Peace Treaty reservations drawn up by the Foreign Relations Committee, namely, the preamble requiring three Great Powers to accept the reservations.
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    Price of Coal.
    71 1881 Export Control to Continue. London, November 8. Sir Auckland Geddes, President of the Board of Trade, stated at Newport that he hoped to be able to take 6s. off the price of coal shortly but everything depended on increased output. It was impossible to remove the export
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    Silver.
    47 1881 Export Prohlbltad. London, November 8. -An Order-in-Council prohibits the export of silver bullion specie and British coin. Commonwealth's Action. Meltourne, November 7.-It is announced that if there is a further increase in the price of silver the Commonwealth will issue notes in order to protect currency.
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    FUTURE OF AVIATION.
    326 1881 All-Red Route Possible. To Advance the Spirit of the New Era. [rbutebb TIKLBgraMB.] London, November B,—The Birrninvhsm Chamber of Commerce to-day nresintJs South Africa with an aeroplane. Mr. Blankenburg, acting High Commia. sioner of South Africa, returning thanks and after remarking that the gift embodied the spirit
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    High Cost of Living.
    231 1881 Grappling with the Problem. London, November 7. —The recent rapid rise in the cost of living is engaging the anxious attention of the Food Ministry which is developing a new method for dealing with the problem of high prices, namely» voluntary co-operation of the merchants with
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    Armistice Anniversary.
    64 1882 Arrangements in Australia, Melbourne, November. are being made to give effect to His Majesty the King’» wishes on the occasion of the anniversary of the armistice. Trams and trains will cease for two minutes. In the meantime buglers will sound the* last post in the principal city intersections
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    War Gratuity.
    40 1882 Committee’s Rejection Adopted. Ottawa, November 7.—The House of Commons adopted the report of the committee which rejected the proposals for further gratuity to returned soldiers. The committee regarded the proposals, which involved $400,000,000, as an excessive financial burden.
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    Lord Mayor’s Show.
    42 1882 A Brilliant Peagant. London, November B.—The Lord Mayor’s show took place to-day in gloomy weather but with the customary brilliance. The feature was the League of Nations pageant in which the Dominions, Allied and Associated Powers were separately represented.
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    The Fiume Problam.
    55 1882 Government and D’Annunzio’s Troops Clash. Belgrade, November B.—The Serbian official press agency states that there has been a skirmish between Italian Government troops and the troops of d’Annunzio in which the Government troops suffered considerable losses. A cable from Zagreb (Agram) states that d’Annunzio’s troops are greatly
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    Ammunition Dump Explosion.
    36 1882 Ten Sentries Killed, London, November 9 A telegram from Namur states that a big inexplicable explosion occurred at an ammunition dump. It is believed that ten British sentries were killed. Explosions are recurring.
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    Russian Situation.
    131 1882 BALTIC PROVINCES. Lettish Success. [renters telegrams.] Copenhagen, November B—The Lettish press bureau states that the Letts on the fourth day of the new offensive are gradually enveloping Col. Bermondt and bombarding the lines of retreat with the assistance of the Allied fleet. German counterattacks were beaten off. Fighting
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    DISTRICT COURT.
    956 1882 sequel to motorcar collision of witness’' foZthe'def 7 ltle #Ti<ience which Mr. F. H McCn tlie case in od with driving “gligent. manner on 2„d? sh and S" ".iXi; y“: in the afternoon Mr WF at *h Manager of Nestle’s and Angtswils M lk the Aofintr RzJ- er
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    SEED DISTRIBUTION.
    275 1882 [To the Editor of the Btraite Echo.] Sir, —I have the honour to inform you that at a meeting of the Adv'sory (Jorniuit’ea, Depirtment of Agriculture, he'd on the 22nd October, the question of future distribution of seed of various ibi d crops by the Department was considered.
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    TYPHUS SCOURGE IN SIBERIA.
    560 1883 Greatest Epidemic in History. Omak, 11th Oct.—Siberia is threatened with one of the greatest typhus epidemics in history according to reports from Colonel Teusler and his party of Red Cross representatives who have been in Western Siberia for six months. The cases among the Siberian troops
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    CHINGAY FESTIVAL.
    683 1883 RECOGNITION OF MERIT. Presentation of Mementoes of the Great Celeb rai ion. In recording last Wednesday the interesting proceedings on the third and last day of the Chingay Festival it afforded us no little pleasure to be able to record the fact that merit had not been overlooked
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    SINGAPORE NEWS.
    289 1883 A Divorce Suit. (From Our Qwn Correspondent.) Singapore, November 14.—The hearing has begun before Mr. Justice L. M, Woodward, Acting Chief Justice, of the petition of Hugh Gilmour for a divorce from Florence Gilmour. The respondent, who was not represented, did not put in an appearance. The petitioner
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    F. M. S. R.
    128 1883 New Engines and New Coaches. {From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, November 12.—A special train leaves Kuala Lumpur at 8 o’clock tomorrow for Singapore, consisting of a new set of coaches, comprising first, second and third class carriages, which have been built entirely at the F.
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    PENANG SHARE MARKET.
    531 1884 LEAN’S CO.’S WEEKLY REPORT RUBBER. Penang, Nov. 14.-With Rubber 2/54 in London and 99 cents to «1 pa Rubber shares have received a fresh stimuli and throughout the week there has been a strong demand not only for Dollar-rubbers but Sterlings too have met with distinct sun’
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      Penang Races.
      17 1884 «peVtSwrt6.‘ h L C M iU the New Y?a r ™ce/ for traiain 8 for
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      P. V. R. C.
      452 1884 1918—1919 SEASON. The Prize Win bees s JaVT ind9Ue L to Q- M. Z pj K v Murra y, Hon. Secretary of the Penang Volunteer Rifles Club, for the aggregates of 1918-1919 season andl also the prize winners which we append Short Range Aggregates. (2 best
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      Golf.
      185 1884 ■3 r HD Mundell 89-14-75 LE Gaunt 14 76 Kuala Lumpur Golf. November Ladies’ Medal. The following is the result of the Novemher Ladies Medal Competition Lady Brockman, 52-4—48 Mrs Whittle, 576 en sl. Mrs Swift, 63 7= Mrs Hill, 69 Mrs Robertson, 65 6=59, Seven competitors returned no
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    CHINA DRUG BUSINESS.
    207 1884 New American Enterprise in China. The American Drug Company is to establish a chain of stores throughout China and in cities where agencies have already beenopi md buiblings will lie renovated so that unit rm architecture of both extern rs and interiors will be one of the
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    Labour’s Madness
    1237 1885 General Appeal to the British Nation “Never Say Die—Keep Smiling!’’ (From the Globe) A general appeal to the people of Great Britain was officially issued on 29th September, opening thus: FIGHT FOR THE LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY. How Every Citizen Can Help. It emphasised that maintaining supplies of
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    A "SURPRISE" WEDDING.
    486 1886 —Globe. LORD LUDLOW’S MARRIAGE TO LADY WERNHER. WIDOW OF A DIAMOND KING. The announcement of a quiet wedding at a church in Mayfair has revealed another surprise romance of the peerage, as interesting as that other secret wedding on May 31st of Lord Ribblesdale and Mrs. John
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    WHAT THE RAT COST HUMANITY.
    404 1886 ASTONISHING FIGURES. You pay one-half of one eent every day for the support and the sustenance of a bro An at according to figure, emptied 1)V tb e United States Public Health Serve.VhVia one rat. at least, for every pera-n n t he United States.
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1966 1887 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the members cf the Penang Turf Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. There were present Messrs. G. A. Hereford (President) in the chair, A. H. Miles, F. Duxbury, Ho Kim Kee, D. A. M. Brown,
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    1197 1888 WHO WILL GET THE GERMAN 1 BISMARCK? 1 London, Sept. 23.—One of the signs of the I return of peace conditions is the announce- I jnent in an official Admiralty Notice to Mar- I iners that on and after October 1 the boarding service in the Downs will
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    AMERICAN PACIFIC TRADE.
    636 1888 CONVENTION IN FRISCO NEXT MAY. GREATER PROSPERITY THROUGH GREATER FOREIGN TRADE THE COUNCIL’S POLICY. San Francisco, Sept. 23.-The development of Pacific Ocean trade, particularly as it affects commerce between America, through Pacific Coast ports with the commercial centres of the Orient, will be the theme of the
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    COUNTERFEIT NOTES.
    472 1889 SHOPKEEPER GETS THREE YEARS. Yesterday afternoon Quah Ah Sui, a shopkeeper of No. 62, Bishop Street, was charged at the Assizes before Mr. Justice Sproule and a common jury, composed mostly of Chinese, With being in possession of counterfeit Straits Settlements ten-cent currency notes. The prisoner claimed to
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    THE NEW JOURNALISM.
    1006 1889 (Truth, 15th October, 1919 J The death of a distinguished journalist of the old school in the person of Sir Edward Cook is a reminder of the completeness of the triumph of the new ideas and the new methods in journalism. It is a melancholy fact that
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    BALIK PULAU NEWS.
    241 1889 H. H. THE SULTAN OF JOHORE VISITS THE DISTRICT. Or* ibiiky Balik Pulau, Nov. 13. —His Highness Sultan Ebrahim of Johore accompanied by Mr. A. W. Hamilton, acting Chief Police Officer, Penang, paid a visit to Captain N. ’M. Hashim, who entertained the party at the District
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    RUBBER DISEASES.
    411 1890 As a general rule the tendency at rubber I company meetings is to leave shareholders I much in thp dark as to the character and pre- I valence of disease on plantation rubber I estates. As likely as not the omission is not I deliberate, but arises out
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    LAND GRANTS SCHEME
    78 1890 Details being Settled. (From Our Own Corretpondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 15.—The Malay Mail learns officially that the fina details of the scheme of land grants tor ex-service men are now being, settled. 1 e rules governing the scheme will be issued as soon as possible. Forms of
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    Kurd Outrage.
    57 1890 British Officers Killed. London, November 10. 4 p m Indian Civil Service, who'^.Political Officer at Mosul, Mr. J.H. H. Bill, and Assist ant, Mr. K. R. valleJ Kurds on November 3 jn the Zabjailer when returning from inspec ion ef Gendarmerie posts on the Annis ic j line.
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    AMERICAN STRIKES.
    560 1890 '.bolshevism at the root. Prompt Measures AgainZT Reil Act |,ltles. hJ’decK”’ Novenih ,t 8- Government all\S ed enX n d f 6 t en raida‘o’ de|rarlraent of S out raids on agitators throughout the U “7 “k Fr d y arreited man y »»<1 X r Uch .P
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    Silver’s Record.
    159 1890 Price Still Increasing. London, November 11,- The rise in the cash price of silver to 68}d. yesterday was due to demands from China. It was pointed out that the rise in forward price to 67 pence means it is worth while for dealers to take steps to encourage
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    Sarawak Royalties.
    21 1890 Departure from England. London, November 11.—The Raj th and Prince of Sarawak have sailed from Liverpool bound for Sarawak.
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    Internationa' Labour Conference.
    72 1890 Question of Hours. London, November 12.—An official communique of the International Labour Conference at Washington states that the general discussion of the application for the principle of an eight-hour day or f< rtyeight hour week was completed and the amended draft referred to the ComrAittee of fifteen,
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    Poulet’s Flight.
    36 1890 Nearing India. Paris, November 10.—The airman, Pc ulet, left the Pen-ian Gulf on November 7, and is proceeding to Dwaka, which is 600 kilometres from Karachi. Passed Tlchahbar. London, November 10.—Poulet has passed lichahbar.
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    ANGLO FRENCH FRIENDSHIP
    1165 1891 Visit of President Poincare to England TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM: MEMORABLE OVATION IN LONDON Hearty Reception at Guildhall: Cordial Speeches at State Banquet Paris, November 9,—M. Poincare, Preei(Jent of the French Republic, and Mme. Poincare have left for London. Received by Their Majesties. London, November 10. -M. Poincare and
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    Britain and Russia.
    147 1891 Premier’s Gul dhall Speech. London, November 10.—Mr. Lloyd George’s speech at the Guildhall was the subject of an inquiry by Mr. Horatio W. Bottomley in the Houte of Commons, who asked if it was intented to imply willingness to negotiate with Lenin and Trotsky. Mr. Bonar Law
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    Ammuniton Dump Explosion.
    42 1891 London, November 10. A cable from Namur states that eight out of the twelve British sentries, who were believed to have been killed as the result of the explosion of an ammunition dump on November 9, have reported themselves.
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    Lord Jellicoe’s Tour.
    46 1891 Arrival In Canada. Victoria, (British Columbia) November 9. Lord Jellicoe arrived on board H. M. S. New Zealand and was officially welcomed. He inspected the proposed new naval site and will proceed to Ottawa on November 12 to confer with the Dominion Government.
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    Peace Delegations.
    32 1891 British and Americans to leave in December. Paris, November 11. The British and American delegations to the Peace Conference have notified their intention to leave Franc e early in December,
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    LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
    440 1892 Big Meeting to Support it, London, November 11. Ata big meetng in support of the League of Nations which was held at Queens’ flail, Mr. A. J. Balfour Lord President of the Council, re-emphas-ised that the League alone could prevent a repetition of the past incalculable calamaties.
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    Newspaper Printers’ Strike.
    41 1892 Demand for More Wages. Paris, November 10. —All grades of newspaper printers have decided to strike in consequence of the refus'd of the proprietors to grant an increase of five francs daily to meet the cost of living.
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    Vignettes of Valour.
    76 1892 Two Naval V. C’s. London, November IL he London Gazette announces the award of the Victoria Cross to Commander Claude Dobson, D.S 0., who led the motor boat flotilla in the attac on Kronstadt on August 18 and torpedoed the Bolshevik battleship Andrieper Vozanni, and also to
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    Siberian Silk Industry.
    29 1892 Conference of Delegates Called. point of* vle^oHilk 7 in E r pel th X.) -t 8 f industry* Z” legiXuon neS flL'it’ will'S tbe he ioa
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    Oriental Studies.
    175 1892 Sir Denison Poss’s Suggestions. London, November 9. Sir Denison Ross, Director of the School of Oriental Studies has been speaking to the China Society about the co-ordination of Asiatic Studies. He considers it most important to bring together the vast materials which are scattered throughout the publications of
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    Far East Commercial Mission.
    75 1892 Proposal May be Adopted. London, November 10. A deputation, representing the Manchester and the Blackburn Chambers of Commerce, was received by Sir Hamar Greenwood and urged the adoption of the proposal to send a commer cial mission to the Far East. The question was amicably discussed
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    Egyptian Troubles.
    83 1892 Prompt Measures Improve Outlook. Cairo, October B.—The official prohibition of demonstrations and also a strong display of police, had a remarkably quietening effect in Alexandria. A few hundred noisy demonstrators were speedily There were few arrests and skirmishes with the police but there was nothing like an railway,
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    Egypt’s New High Commissioner.
    14 1892 Arrival In Cairo. Cairo, November 12. ZiXr rfEOTti* ;b arrived.
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    THE RUSSIAN TANGLE.
    330 1892 THE PRESENT SITUATION. Winter Offin-ive Impo-sihle. London, NovemVr 11—The mitTary authorities are of opinion that a fjrchr offensive by General YuJenitch during the winter was impossible. He continues to retreat and has lost half of his forces which are composed of Bolshevik deserters, who havejeturned to the
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    Price of Coal.
    92 1892 May be ReducedLondon, November 12.—The price of coal was privately discussed yesterday by Mr. Bonar Law and the miners Parliamentary leaders. The latter submitted figures in view of showing that the increase of 6/ was unnecessary and demanded the appointment of a joint committee to consider tbe
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    The Riga Front.
    40 1892 Important Lett sh V.c ory. Copenhagen, November 11.— Ihe Letts gained an important victory over Col. B rmondt’s forces, occupied all the suburbs of Ri„'» and transferred the entire front to the left bank of the Dvina.
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES.
    303 1893 Thanks to Canada. Ottawa, November 8. —The Prince of Wales in a speech at the Canadian Club said he had been given most marvellous and most enthusiastic welcome everywhere in Canada, and had received the kindest hospitality and also hundreds of kind gifts and letters, including
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    The Loan to China.
    119 1893 U. S. Treasury to Lead the Way. London, November 10. The Times’ correspondent at New York says it is stated on high authority that the bankers connected with the Four Power Consortium believe it inadvisable to make a loan to China until the United States’ Treasury
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    The Peace Treaty.
    46 1893 Bclgabta Ready to Fion. Paris, November 12 Bulgaria has notified the Supreme Council her readiness to sign the Peace Treaty. It is expected that the ceremony has been arranged for next week. The Bulgarian Premier, M. Stambouliski, has left Sofi i for Paris.
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    Allies and Austria
    33 1893 Loan Decided On. Copenhagen, November 10.—A cable from Vienna states that the Allies have decided to grant a loan of 400,010,000 francs to Austria to purchase food and raw material.
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    HOUSE OF COMMONS.
    352 1893 British Prisoners of War. -London, November 11. —ln the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Leonard Lyle, Mr. Cecil Harmsworth stated that the number of Biitish prisoners of war in Germany, including Overseas troops, not yet accounted for, was twelve officers and 591 others. The German authorities
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    Irish Home Rule.
    104 1893 When it Operates. Iu the House of Common replying to Col. Wedgwood and Sir George Lunn, Mr. Bonar Law stated that unless legislation were previously enacted the Home Rule Act would opperate on the ratification of the last peace treaty. He was unable to state the Government’s
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    Hungary.
    27 1893 November 11.-A cable from Budape.. .fates that the Supreme P u ei an ultimatum to Premier Fnedrtch to form a Coalition Cabinet within home or retire.
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    Exchange Problem.
    148 1893 The Franc and the Lira. London, November 12. The value of the franc and the Italian lira fell to their lowest point touched during the war. It is believed this is largely due to speculation on the American Exchange which is also adverse Jhe decline in the prices
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    Colonial Civil Service.
    201 1893 Question of Governorship. London, November 11.—In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Stewart, Col. Amery stated that in the opinion of Lord Milner and all previous Secretaries of State for the Colonies it woul i not be possible without grave injustice to any officer of still
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    Colonial Agricultural Departments.
    63 1893 London, November 12. Viscount Milner has appointed a committee to consider whether the staff of the Agricultural Departments of the Colonial Services aro adequate and if necessary to recommend increases of staff and also whether the rates of salary offered to the agricultural staff M adequate and
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    Rumania and Hungary.
    32 1893 A High-Hanl ed Seizure. Copenhagen, November 10.—A cable from Vienna states that a Rumanian detachmen appeared at the head of the customs offices in Budapest and seized 240,000,000 kronen.
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    The Allies and Rumania.
    57 1893 Courteous but Evasive Reply. Paris, November 12, —The Council has decided that Rumania’s reply is lines factory. Although most courteous it extremely evasive. The Rumanians willing to retire to Theiss but decline respect of the original armistice frontiers a also decline to nominate a member on
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    FRENCH REVIEW.
    625 1894 No Whittling Down, P is November 10..-Tbe' French Minuter of Finance delivered an importnnt electoral sp-ech, stating that under no cond“ tons could France consent to any wbit Hnl down of the Peace Treaty, J France canno consent, on the pretext that’ German children are being short of
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    CAHILL BROOKE CO.
    97 1894 Music-lovers of this district will h« »I*4 to learn that the Gahill B roo k e Cov Mlnd g .v W Nov' fO ma 9a f 3 ne Mal »koff dn Monday, and one at Caledonia on lue.day Noveml ar 25. Never aloe, Paul Default the French
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    Food Control.
    103 1894 Mr. Newton Moore’s Query. London, November 10.—In the House of Commons Mr. Newton Moore asked if in consequence of the claims of parties to market rights under the ancient Monopolies the Port of London authority was prevented from auctioning food on its own premises, thereby creating a risk
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    FOOTBALL
    220 1894 THE INPEK-S ATE MATCH. Penang versus Kedah. Keen Contest Ends in a Draw (From Our Own Correspondent.) A lor Star, Kedah, Nov. 17.—The InterState football match, which was played here yesterday between teams representing the Penang M.F. A. and Kedah M.F.A. resulted, after a keen contest that was witnessed
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    ANNIVERSARY OF ARMISTICE.
    820 1894 arrangements completed. [llOl tag TlLtGlAMg,] braHor g o 7t e h”'’.rXtT Pl,ted I# air ra.d n, alofns t Paul’s S f ?T 1 thaukfi Blvi8 lvin g service at St. telephone service, are au.pended for 0 mi nutc pi-oeewioa of one hundred Comrades of the Great War,
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    CAHILL-BROOKE COMPANY.
    203 1895 OPENING HERE 24 NOVEMBER. Edward Cahill, one of the stars of the Cahill-Brooke Company, although still in his early twenties is recognised as Australia’s most gifted pianist. He is a native of Queensland, and as a boy showed a natural gift for music. In his tens he first
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    WOMEN DOCTORS.
    499 1895 BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THEM OVERSEAS. There is a bright future for the coming medical woman, but it is a future beyond the seas. This is the opinion of an authority at a leading women's school of medicine, says the Globe. The medical woman who wishes to make a
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    293 1895 Minutes of a special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesdav the 4th November. 1919. Present G. A. Hereford, Esq., President; leoh Guan Seok, Esq.; Quah Beng Kee, Esq.; A. M. Goodman, Esq.; Chee Wor Lok, Esq. 1. The minutes of the h st meeting are read
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      CHINGAY FESTIVAL.
      236 1895 [To the Editor of tho Strait» Echo.] Dear Sir, —It affords me great pleasure in reading the article in your issue of 14th. infant regarding the presentation of a silrsr cup by you to the Hou. Secretary of the Corinthians Musical Society on behalf of the visitors from
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    WORLD’S CEREAL CROPS.
    98 1895 —Financier- The Board of Agriculture have received the following information from the Internationa Agricultural Institute at Rome:— The yield of wheat in Spain, Scotian Italy, Canada, the United States, India, Japan and Tunis is estimated at 929,525,000 cwts-> or 5.6 p.c. below the 1918 crop and 1-1
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    RUBBER AND TIN PROSPECTS.
    1926 1896 Writing'just a month ago in the Financier its rubber expert confidently asserted that the outlook in the rubber-producing industry is brighter than it has been for many a loner day The position bristles with favourable points' which sooner or later will translate themselves into the tangible
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    AUSTRALIAN AIR FLIGHT.
    389 1897 LT. DOUGLAS’S FATAL ATTEMPT. The Start. London, November 13, 2.20 pm. —Lieutenant Roger Douglas, of the Australian Flying Corps, piloting an Alliance machine, departed from London to-day competing for the £lO,OOO prize flight from England to Australia. An Early Crash. London, November 13, 2-50 p.m. —The Australian
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    Italian African Colonies.
    89 1897 Adjustment of Frontiers. London, November 13.—1 n the House of Commons, Colonel Amery, replying to a question, stated that negotiations had been in progress between the British and Dalian Governments in view of giving effect to the Treaty of London of 1915 whereby Italy was entitled to
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    The Barcelona Strike.
    33 1897 Work To Resume Barcelona, November 12,—The delegates of the employers and workmen have signed a r ena nfc regarding the lock out of worn which is resuming on November 14.
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    The Prince of Wales.
    116 1897 Speech in America. Washington, November 11.—H. R. H. the Prince of Wales in a speech at an official banquet very sympathetically referred to the illness of President Wilson, who, he said, was revered far beyond the shores of America. He dwelt upon the similarity in the
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    China Association Dinner.
    102 1897 British Interests in the Far East. At the annual dinner of the China Association held at the Savoy Hotel last night Mr. F. Anderson, presided, and Sir Mathew Nathan, and Sir J. M. Brown, Admiral Sir R. Bentinck, Mr. Gershom Stewart, M. P., and Bishop C. J.
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    International Conference.
    49 1897 To Consider Unsettled Problems, London, November 13. —In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George announced that it was proposed to hold soon an International Conference at which the Allied Ministers will consider the problems which the Peace Conference has hitherto been unable to settle, including Russia.
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    Colonies as Empire Assets.
    103 1897 Former F.M.S. Judges Citation. London, November 13.—A letter in the Times from Mr. J. R Innes, ex-Judge of the Supreme Court, Federated Malay States, referring to the remark of a correspondent of the Times with regard to Mesopotamia that a modern Englishman has come to realise
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    Colonial Governorships.
    113 1897 Difficulties of Interchange System. London, November 13,—1n the House of Commons, Mr. G. Stewart called attention to the recent appointment of a senior official of the Home Civil Service to a First Class Colonial Governorship. Col. Amery replied that Colonial Governorships had always been open to other services
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    PEACE WITH BOLSHEVIKS.
    429 1897 P. emier’s Categorical Denial. London, November 13.—There was large attendance in the House of Commnn. where Mr. Lloyd George replying to numer’ ous questions gave notice regarding the Russian policy he outlined at the much, criticised Guildhall speech on November 8* He said that the Allies’ continuous
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    Imperial General Staff.
    55 1897 Army Committee’s Opinion. London, November 13.—The Unofficial Army Committee of the House of Commons has forwarded to the Government an expression of opinion that the Imperial General Staff should be organised in one central body with branches in each part of the Empire. It should be removed
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    Their Belgian Majesties.
    15 1897 Brussels, November 14. Their Belgian Majesties have returned from the United States.
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    THE COALITION’S POLICY.
    355 1898 Important Pronouncements. London November 13. Coincident with the four pending by elections at Chesterle Street, Sooth Croydon, Ihanet and Plymouth, Mr Lloyd George and Mr. Bonar Law made pronouncements of their policy. Premier and Liberalism. The premier, replying, published a letter to the Plymouth’s Liberal candidate, who
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    Price of Coal.
    155 1898 Statement by Sir Auckland Geddes. London, November 14. -In the House of Commons, replying to the Labourite, Mr. W. Adamson, Sir Auckland Geddes, said that in fifteen weeks since the 6/- increase in the price of coal the output was slightly below 60,000,000 tons. The Government was
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    Nobel Prizes.
    35 1898 Won by Germans. Stockholm, November 13. -A he Nohel prizes for 1918 -19 for physics 1918, and Chemistry were awarded to three German professors. The 1919 chemistry prize a 9 Been held over.
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    The Exchange Problem.
    232 1898 Essential, -November 13 Tn unproving American u ln Vlew of ‘be 'uggeate.! that Govern™? 6 'n h exports of gold to raiie th« h a Ow free is considered unlikely be bank rate but this a more eff ciive method that tions should be derised^u^’ 0 8P
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    The Fiume Problem.
    20 1898 Blockade Raised.) Copenhagen, November 13.—A message from Fiume stages that the Italian Government has raised the blockade.
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    Hungary and Rumania.
    26 1898 Copenhagen, November 13 A cable from Budapest states that the Hungarian National Army has begun the reoccupation of Budapest. The Rumanians are retiring.
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    Exchange of Prisoners.
    41 1898 Mr O’Grady’s Mission. London, November 14. The member of the House of Commons, Mr. James O’Grady, is proceeding to Copenhagen to negotiate with M. Litvinoff, representing the Soviet government, as regards the exchange of military and civil prisoners.
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    Unrest in Germany.
    32 1898 Pan German Demonstrations. Berlin, November 13— Pan-German demonstrations occurred outside Marshal von Hindenburg’s residence with shouts of down with the Government and down with the republic. Counter-demonstrators were maltreated.
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    Home Food Crops.
    63 1898 All Round Decrease. London, November 13.-The preliminary return insued by th. Board of Agriculture shows that the wheat crop has < ecreased by 2 500,000 quarters compared with lair year, though it is 500,000 quarters above the avera e for the last ten years. Barlc X 19
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    RUSSIAN SITUATION.
    198 1898 AN AU IHORIPA.TIVE STATEMENT West le i 8 Yudeuhcb h„ avert'",! t o'”"*' which he was exZ t 0 niaed rhat ekl l >Ut lt mu,t I* recog. 7 1 at tbls 18 ’be second attack on Petrn. grad this year which has failed. South Russia. In South
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    Silver.
    47 1898 Messrs. Montagu’s Report. London, November 13.—Messra. Montagu’s report states that the condition of the market is changed although there is no inclination here to buy for shipment to I China. Ready supplies are still scanty but the high prices discourage demand from abroad and for trade.
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    The Peace Treaty.
    227 1898 Rumania To Sion. Paris, November 12. The Rumanian Government has communicated to the Supreme Council its decision to sign the Peace Treaty in its entirety. Bulgaria Ready to Sign. Paris, November 13—The Bulgarian Delegation intimated its readiness to sign the peace treaty. U, S Reservation Adopted. November
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      FOOTBALL
      767 1899 The Interstate Match in Kedah. The third Interstate match was played at Alor Star last Sunday between Kedah and Penang under the patronage of H. H. the Regent of Kedah and the British Adviser, Mr. M. 8. H. McArthur. A Silver Cup valued at about 1500 has been kindly
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      Ping Pong Match.
      37 1899 The return match between the Central Union Athletic Club and the AngloChinese School Union played on Sunday, the 16th inst., resulted in a win for the A. C. 8. Union by 2 to 1.
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      Golf.
      74 1899 The November Bogey competition at the Singapore Golf Club resulted in a win for Mr. F. W. Owen with the score of 1 down. The following cards were returned:— F. W. Owen h’cap 16 1 down W. R. Forde plus 3 3 Dr. G. A. Finlayson 0 3., P.
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      Scottish Golf Championship.
      94 1899 The Scottish Professional Golf Championship was concluded at Monifieth last month. Rain had stiffened the greens and play opened with a light following wind on the outward journey. There was no record for the course before the championship, and tbe three competitors who accomplished 73’s the day
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      Rangoon Turf Club.
      80 1899 —Rangoon Times. Major I. Colchester-Wemyss and Capts. G. W. Bennet-Clark and Renny of the Royal Scots have been elected members of the Rangoon Turf Club. The jockey who has had his licence withdrawn till 31st December, 1919, is Ba Kyar, not Ba Kyaw as at first stated.
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      Home Racing.
      52 1899 The Derby Cup. (Reuter’s Service.) London, November 14—The Derby Cup resul ed as follows: Alasnam (j) Krooboy’s Second (2} Planet (gj Teo ran. Won by a head: three quarter length between second and third. Betting 6 to 5 Alasnam, 20 to 1 Krooboy s Second and 11 to
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      The Indian Turf.
      107 1899 Ceylon will be well represented at th forthcoming races at Calcutta. Mr E l F.deSoysa’s Moredennis, County Cricket’ Enchantment and Rosemorder, which nar ticipated in the Poona races will shortlyfe* going to Calcutta, while Mr. Bartleet will be sending his string at the earliest opnor tunity. Mr.
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      Cricket.
      452 1899 Novel Match at Shanghai. A great game, equally as good if not better than any seen this season, was the match played on 25th October on the Shanghai Cricket Club’s ground when the Shanghai Cricket Club coolies played the Shanghai Recreation Club coolies in their annual match, says the
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    M. A. P.
    530 1900 Mr. G. Brown, of Messrs. J. E. Cobb and Co., has returned to Malaya from Home. Capt. A. 8. Jelf has arrived in the F.M 8 from Home. News from Marseilles is that Mr R Q Watson made a wonderful improvement during the voyage home from the
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    THE LATE MRS. LEONG FEE.
    579 1900 Very funeral* oT’the^' >«t the Sunday morning, and g Fee on being ini| re g Bßed not Of the arrang. menta mJ 6 8lm P l)c "y ‘he widow of one Chinese of Penan™ 01 e ric hest to her last resting ce Bu atra
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    RUBBER PRICES.
    124 1900 Latk,t Lottoo» Ql-OTATtOSe. of Memr, that theyh l°"?*‘ ,Oa ‘b® effect advices from London P f tele e ra P h e 12th Lt la excret '7 on "’f ha L 00 ‘be fetching 2/5 .nd' thet oTthf 13th IT" the quotation was 24L th 13lh ldern days
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    BOY SCOUTS.
    433 1900 Last Saturday morning the A. C. 8. Wolf b <~ b e B °y Bc u, s about 80 in Dumber had their usual outing at the country side near Gottlieb Road. On arriving at their destination about 9.30 a.m. the «hole troop was broken up into divisions
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      THE PEH-BIN EVIL.
      517 1901 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Dear Sir, —Reverting to your leading article on the Peh Bin Scandal which is largely carried on in thia Settlement and mostly indulged in by the fair sex while a great many young men are now drawn into the same
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    OCTOBER RUBBER CROP.
    67 1901 Taiping 10,015 lbs. SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 14. At the Singapore Rublier Auction to-day 1133 tons were offered and 871 tons sold. The following prices were realized Sheets standard 05 to 100 Off quality 87 i 94J Crepes standard pale 95J r>
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    TIN NEWS.
    139 1901 Kampong Kamunting. The output of Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., for the first half of the current month was Hours run 568 Cubic yards treated 97,000 Tin ore produced 602 piculs Realised on sale ...$46,250 Abam Kumbang. The output of Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging Ltd for the first
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    391 1901 The output of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co. from 9th to 15th November (being one week) was 34 tons. The output of Ronpibon Extended Co. for the Ist half of November was 220 piculs. The output of Tin Bentong No Liability for the Ist half of November was
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    EASTERN TUNGSTEN.
    127 1901 Future Prospects. (From Our Own Correspondent} Kuala Lumpur, November 18.—At the annual general meeting of the Eastern Tungsten Company, Limited, Mr. H p Clodd, who presided, emphasised the n ro8 pects of the Company being able to recommence operations but they were entirely dependent on the wolfram market.
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    The South Staffords.
    383 1901 Ex. Arrival In Singapore. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 17. The South Staffords arrived yesterday morning and motored to Tanglin Barracks. H E. Major General D. H.Ridout boarded the ship at Taujong Pagar. The battalion has *a full band. The total strength is 850. :o: District
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    EMPIRE’S POST-WAR OUTLOOK.
    333 1902 STATEMENT BY COL. AMERY. [REUTEBB TEIJJGBIMB.] London, Nov. 12,-Col. Amery, interviewed by a representative of the Morning Post said that there was no cause for misgiving regarding the post-war outlook of the Empire. He believed that Imperial Reconstruction would mean the settling up of a higher standard
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    EMPIRE FOOD PRODUCTION.
    253 1902 MENACE OF TRUSTS. London, November 12. —Speaking at the Royal Colonial Institute, on the subject of Empire Food Production, the Food Controller referred to the difficulties of the food supply due to small home production and the lack of organisation as regards Empire supplies. Consumption was out-distancing
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    MAJOR GENERAL SEELY'S RESIGNATION.
    151 1902 his Reasons. London, Nov. 12.—T n rr ™<>ns, Major General Seelv I,- 0 86 of Com resignation was not a ha.tv < that hls ‘he T tl f dual control, XI- u 6y m stead of the Sp v e Jn was the Air Minister vr
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    ARMISTICE ANNIVERSARY FRACAS.
    358 1902 EX-SOLDIERS FIRED AT. Centralia (State of Washington), Nov. 11.— The Industrial Workers of the World and persons alleged to be members, fired on an Armistice Day parade of ex-soldiers, while passing the I. W. W. Building. Four wounded ex-soldiers were killed and two mortally wounded and several
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    NEW F. M. S. CO.
    124 1902 '■LU BENUT RUBBER CO. TimJ** U t o '~**h“i““«t tho Cevion Times under the caption New F.M.B. Co AeVl r nn °»T el where lhe floUl hm of the t hl Benin Rubber Company. Ltd., which 0 1 acquire a rubber property as a coins
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    HOUSING TROUBLES IN INDIA.
    105 1902 SHOCKING RACK-RENTING. A helpless widow”, with a large family and limited means, writes to the Calcutta Englishman that having paid Ra. 165 for her flat from 1912 to 1918 she had her rent Increased to Rs. 180 a rear ago. Now she ii asked to pay
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    WAR TAX IN F. M. S.
    298 1902 $65,600,000 in 1920. The War Taxes in the F.M.S. dtwpg 1920 I are estimated to bring in 165.633,689 mad eTip las follows Rubber, $2,270,275; tin and tin lore, $1,229,000; matches, $341,500; motor cars, etc., $281,720; motor car spirit, $84,900; tobacco, $771,040; stamp duties, $47,975;
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    BUKIT K.B. RUBBER.
    355 1903 Satisfactory Rbsulti of Year’s Work Mr. J. M. Sime presided at the nint* annual general meeting of the Bukit K. B Rubber Company held on 14th instant in Singapore, the others present including Messrs. A. 8. Eber, Ang Teow Huan and 0. R. S. Bateman (for the
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    RUBBER MARKET.
    253 1903 Guthrie A Co.'s Weekly Report. Singapore, November 13. At the usual weekly rubber auctions which opened on Wednesday there was a good demand for all grades, which continued throughout the sales. Fine Pale Crepe, of which there was a fair quantity on offer, realiz'd up to 99 cents
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    NEW IRISH SCHEME COMING.
    880 1903 Cabinet have few Weeks to Solve the Problem COMMITTEE TO DRAW UP PLANS London, Oct. 8. —The problem of Ireland, the present administration and condition, was discussed at a protracted meeting of the Cabinet yesterday. The result was A decision was reached to press forward with
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    RUBBER COMPANIES.
    251 1904 NEW FLOTATIONS IN LONDON. The Stoughton (Perak) Rubber Plantations, Limited was registered in London on September 27. Capital .£75,000 in 2s. shares. To acquire certain estates in the F.M.S., to carry on the business of planters, cultivators, sellers and dealers in rubber, coffee, tea, coconuts, gutta-percha and gums
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    MUNICIPAL RIGHTS IN INDIA.
    115 1904 Simiu. Nov. 2. His Highness the Maharaja Kami oi Jhalawar has recently granted full municipal rights to the citizens of the towns ot Jhalrapatan and Jhalrapatan City. The noteworthy features of the measure are first, that the members of Municipal bodies arc to be wholly elected;
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    PEKING AND SHANGHAI.
    192 1904 LONG DISTANCE PHONE TO CONNECT. The special correspondent in Peking of the North China Daily Mail, writing on the 22nd October, reported that an agreement was signed by the China Electric Co., an American Corporation, and the Government on 21st ult. tor the installation of a long
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    MOSLEMS IN CHINA.
    473 1904 New?. Home Of The Race In Far-away Kansu. Lanchow (Kansu), Sept. 29.-Twd and a hah day s journey to the southwest of Lanchow lies the city of Hochow, that great Moslem centre of Kansu. The journey is over a mountainous road and is full of interest to
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
    208 1904 births. Eu?oT N h -h» -ifeTf'c w’"« ual bu '"1 ,,r P'" 1 R p w B, nl *7 Gardner, Selangor River Estate, Kuala Selangor, a daughter, be? IS MS At P‘‘ n ’*r K l2lh W. U,9, the wife of Grah.m M L Williams, of Parit Buntar,
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