Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 July 1909

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833 No. 169 VOL. LXVII. TUESDAY, 27th JULY. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1568 1 THF PINANG G/ lETTE.” The New Japanese Cinematograph. prize of the world. government notice. i {x w CRAND CLEARANCE SALE. hongkong opium farm. B no N. Grand PrOjiamnie half price! half price;! H B i “7 rr, Ist Show, 7-30. Un to e lgt lull NTOTICE is hereby given that
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    SUNNY SINGAPORE.
    1431 2 The Christian World. BY THE REV. F. B. MEYER It is a matter for profound surprise that the immense majority of people in Great Britain know so little of this lovely place. As I write, early on an exquisite in >rning in June, seated on the verandah of
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    Death of Foreign Sovereigns and Flying of Flags at Half-Mast.
    277 2 The following circular despatch dated June 16, 1909. from the Secretary of State for the Colonies regarding the period during which flags should be flown at halfmast in the event of the death of Foreign Sovereigns, is published in the
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    FRENCH COMMERCE IN THE FAR EAST.
    626 2 M. Ferdinand Pila, one of the most distinguished members of the French Consular corps, who has been appointed to the newly-created post of Commercial Attachĕ of France in the Far East, inaugurated Tiis new work recently by a lecture delivered to his countrymen at
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    Shipping Rings.
    295 2 In the Financial Review of Reviews there is an article on the recent reports of the Royal Commission on Shipping Rings by Sir James Mackay, who, it will be remembered, acted as Special Commissioner and Plenipotentiary for the British Government in the making of the Commercial Treaty with
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    Unclaimed Letters.
    68 2 The following unclaimed letters are lying at the Penang Post Office Letters. Anderson, G. J. Papaperaki, Em. Cobb, A. H. Preedy, W. Dominguez, Jos. Price, W. G. Fane, E. G. Roberts, J. L. Headland, E. Scott, S. Lisbfcher. C. Truman, Capt. Mackie, J. S. Vaughan, Rev. E. Morgan,J.
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    THE WEEK.
    125 2 Tuesday, 27th July. Penang Races. E. &O. Hotel: Race Dinner. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. Wayang Batavia, Tek Soon’s Theatre. Wednesday, 28th July. Municipal Commission, 3-30 p.m. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. League Football M.R.C v. St. Xavier’s, Victoria Green. Outward P. O. Mail. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road.
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    TO-DAY IN HISTORY
    90 2 July 27 1812—Mr. W. E. Philips appointed Acting Governor of Penang. 1843—Canton opened to British trade. 1862 —Terrific typhoon at Canton, Macao, Hongkong, and Whampoa loss of life estimated at 40,000. 1883—Fatal Explosion at Mount Wallich, Singapore. 1889— Princess Louise, Princess Royal, married to Duke of Fife.
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    AUCTION SALES.
    14 2 Twesdziy, Aug. 79:—Dutch steamer Sarie Batidjer Powell <fe Co.’s Sale Rooms, Singapore.
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    TENDERS
    27 2 Municipal Commissioners.— Construction of drains, Madras Lane, Malacca St., and Mac Alister Road formation of Malacca St. and Madras Lane tenders close 3 p.m., July 27.
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    HOUSES TO LEI.
    23 2 2 Johore Road apply Koe Guan Co. 30 Logan Road apply M. M. Noordin. 33 Northam Road apply Kennedy Co.
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      363 2 LEA PERRINS’ H SAUCE ji I] pBl j4ssis/s digestion and gives a delightful piquancy and flavour to all |W||| MEAT DISHES. SOUPS. FISH. CHEESE, CURRIES, I feSfiS GAME, POULTRY and SALADS. I The B Original Genuine i IWHY NOT i TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW OF OUR 3 SPECIAL OFFER <>- n
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      78 2 The Moon. O Full Moon 4.14 a.m. 2 Aug. Last Quarter 7. 10 a.m. 8 O New Moon 655 a.m. 16 First Quarter 10.55 am. 24 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. W A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. July 27 7-12 1-10 7-34 1-32 28 8-<’O 2-01
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    Tuesday, 27th July, 1909.
    1266 4 Persons not altogether disinterested have scoffed at the Imperial Press Conference, but it has at least achieved a tangible and encouraging success in the matter of improved telegraphic communications between various parts of the Empire, as the report of the special committee appointed to consider the
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    TO-DAY’S RACES.
    106 4 LIST OF SCRATCHINGS. The following horses have been scratched for to-day’s races All Engagements Grand Piano and Keningga. Maiden Plate Dartmoor. George Town Cup Adohra. Paddock Cup Cardinal. Merchants’ Cup Second Start, Bruce, and Rosegig. Excise has been disqualified. Ex-Griffin Handicap Maintenance. Final Selections. The following are my
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    The Position of Tin.
    366 4 The metal markets expert of the Ironmonger, writing on the evening of July 1, said Tin has developed no special feature, but the tendency of prices has been downwards in sympathy, to some extent no doubt, with the unsettled conditions in copper. Occasional bear” pressure has,
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    Municipal Supplemental Budget.
    188 4 The following is the Supplemental Budget No. 1 of 1909, framed by the Deputy President of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, and published in accordance with Section 76 (2) of The Municipal Ordinance 1896” Street Watering Labour Bullock-hire and contingencies $2,000 Aii/kt-iSoi/ Pumping Transport Allowances
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    PROGRESS IN AVIATION.
    160 4 THE MUIS TO DOVER FLIGHT. BRITISH NATIONAL FUND. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 26th July In his aeroplane flight from Calais t< Dover, M. Bleriot, losing sight of Fran and the escorting destroyer, before shdc. ing England lost his bearings in the ha/a and found himself off Deal. He
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    FOURTH TEST MATCH.
    91 4 FIRST INNINGS SCORES. THE AUSTRALIANS LEADING. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 27th July. The fourth test match commenced at Manchester yesterday the weather was showery and the wicket soft. The Australians won the toss and wpnt in first, making 147 in their first innings, of which Armstrong contributed 32.
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    THE NEW STATES.
    38 4 RETURN OF THE GOVERAOR [From Orir Own Correspondent.\ Singapore, 26th July. His Excellency Sir John Anderson has returned from his trip to take over Kelantan and Tringganu. His reception was of the most cordial nature.
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    THE COTTON INDUSTRY.
    40 4 FIVE DESTRUCTIVE FIRES [Reuter’s Service] London, 26th July. Two destructive fires broke out in cotton warehouses in Liverpool yesterdav, making five fires during the last week. The damage caused by one that occurred yesterday amounts to =£30,000.
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    THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT.
    40 4 RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 26th July. His Majesty the King has accepted the resignation of HR. H. the Duke of Connaught as Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in the Mediterranean as from the first of August.
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    TORPEDO BOAT DISASTER.
    38 4 SEQUEL TO NIGHT MANCEUVRES [Reuter’s Service.] London, 26th July. A torpedo boat, which has not been brought to Portsmouth, has been almost cut in two during night mamsuvres in the Solent. There were no casualties.
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    CHANGES IN CRETE.
    33 4 FOREIGN TROOPS WITHDRAWN [Reuter’s Service London, 27th July. Telegrams from Canea state that the flags of the protecting Powers have been hauled down and that the foreign troop-' are embarking.
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    THE TSAR’S TOUR.
    19 4 [Reuter’s Service London, 26th July The Tsar and Tsarina have sailed h Olll Cronstadt for Cherbourg.
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      235 4 high class OTTO OF ROSE SOAP Idodermene (Reg Trade Mark) FOR THE COMPLEXION. This represents the Highest Standard of quality in the manufacture of Toilet Soap. 11 is peculiarly adapted for tender skins and as a Complexion Soap. Tnis soap is WARRANTED to be made from EDIBLE FAT and harmless
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    THE NAVAL ESTIMATES.
    109 5 THE HEW DREADNOUGHTS.” A NEW FAST CRUISER. I Reuter’s Service] London, 27th July. I In the House of Commons, yesterday, i .ing on the Naval Estimates, Mr. R. Renna. First Lord of the Admiralty, K, that the Government, after very and careful consideration of condition of shipbuilding
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    THE KAISER.
    30 5 A VISIT TO AUSTRIA. Der Ostasiatibche Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, 26th July. The Kaisei is going to Iglo, iu Hungary, cn September 8 to attend the AustroSlluugarian army manoeuvres.
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    Politics at Home.
    269 5 A Dissolution in Sight? London, July 1 6. I Tire by-election in the Mid-Derby Division to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Sir J. A. Jacoby has resulted as follows Mr. Hancock Eiberal land Labour candidate) 7,735 votes, Mr. fcresswell (Unionist) 4,392. Mr.
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    The Municipal Commission.
    100 5 The following is the business for the meeting of the Municipal Commission to-morrow 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the Deputy President may being forward. 3. Questions. 4. Statement of receipts and disbursements and Progress Report for June. 5.
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    Cricket at Home.
    40 5 London, 17th July. Worcestershire beat Somerset at Bath by 10 runs. Hampshire beat Derbyshire at Southampton by 168 runs. The matches Notts v. Yorkshire, Surrey v. the Australians, Middlesex v. Lancashire, and Kent v. Sussex were drawn.
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    Shooting at Bisley.
    73 5 London, 17th July. At the Bisley Meeting yesterday, England won the Ĕlcho Shield with a score of 1,717 points. Scotland was second with 1,690, and Ireland third with 1,650. Last night’s performance at the VVayang Batavia was very amusing, provoking roars of laughter. The singing and acting
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    INDIAN ANARCHISM.
    578 5 QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT. London, 17th July. Ki isiinavarma, in a letter to 77*a Times to-day, while -aying 'hat he is absolutely unconnected with the dned, approves of the assassination of Sir William Curzon Wvllie. With i ogard to Dhingra he says that he is a martyr to the
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    Turkey.
    227 5 London, 19th July Thirteen executions took place in Constantinople to day including that of Jusuf Pasha, formerly Commander at Erzerum, Editor Shaik Vahdeti, and seven officers. A Turkish parliamentary deputation numbering nineteen, which is visiting England, visited the Foreign Office to-day. The members lunched at the House of Commons
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    PERAK IN 1908.
    1816 5 (Continu d.) The following is a continuation of our 1 excerpts from the Report on the Adminis- tration of P»-rak fm 1908 Because the Perak Farms fell in a year earlier than the F inus of the other States, the system of granting individual licenses by Government
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    SHARES.
    1376 7 oo g I ‘-S Capital. subscribed. Divi<l u n Name I I Shares. Value.i i/ivn.nu. .same. 2 '3 d "J 5 I I I j 3 3 MINING. 1903 $300,000 $300,000 30,000 $lO $lO 12% year end. 31-3-09 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. ssf| 6 1906 300,000 225,000 22,500
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    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    60 7 Pin Seng, Brit., 378, Davidson, July 26, Singapore, gen., E. S. Co. Lai Sang, Brit., 2224, Wheeler, July 26, Singapore, gen., Boustead Co. Pegu, Brit., 294, Starkey, July 27, Olehleh, gen., Ban Ho Hin. Perak, Brit., 258, Mitney, July 27, Deli, gen., E. S. Co. Jin Ho, Brit.,
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    CLEARANCES.
    55 7 Tong Chuan for Kedah. Avagyee for Tongkah. Mary Austin for Asahan. Sree Bangka for Trang. Padang for Batu Bahra. Capri for Colombo and Tnticorin. Malaya for Deli. Pin Seng for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Sappho for Teluk Anson. De Kock for Deli and Langsa. Ipoh for Port Swettenham and
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    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    156 7 ot where, from, approximate, date nt arriral, where, bound, and Agents. Ambria, Hamburg, Aug. 15, Japan, B.M. Borneo, Colombo, Aug. 2, J apan, A. G. Co. Benlawers, London, August 6, Japan, S. B. Caledonia, Colombo, July 28, China, A. G. C. F. Lacisz, Hamburg, Aug. 7, Japan, B.M.
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 7 Pknang, 27th July, 1909. By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 3/16 3 Credit 2/4 5/16 3 Docur-entary 2 Z 4 11/32 Calcutta Demand Rank Rs. 17o| 3 days’ sight Private 176$ Bombay Demand Bank 174| 3 days’sight Private 176$ Madras
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    PRODUCE.
    192 7 Pknang, 26th July, 1909. Gold leaf $65 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).... No stock. White Pepper $l7 buyers. Trang Pepper $14.35 sales. Mace 73 buyers. Mace I’ickings $66.50 sales. Cloves out of season. Nutmegs 110 $17.25 sales. No. 1 $6.65 sales. Sugar < No 2 No stock.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    93 7 To-Morrow. For. Per. Negapatam Madras Thongwa 10 a.m. Registration 4 p.m. to-day. Kedah Lian Choo 11 a.m. Trang and Pang Nga Deli 1 p.m. Teluk Anson Jin Ho 2 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong and Amoy Glenogle 2 p.m. Rangoon Landrat Scheiff 2 p.m. Singapore, China, and Japan A. Apcar
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    European Mails.
    35 7 Homk- u Ex- Positivki.v Io rSTKAMKK. WARD. PKCTED. I’UK Sail P. O Delta 31/7 B. I. 7/8 N.D. L. Kleist 3/8 Outward. P. O. Caledonia 28/7 8.1. Taroba 5/8 N.D. L. Billow, 4/8
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    556 7 Per P Oss Marmora, from L mdon July 2, and ss Caledonia from Colombo, due July 28: To Penang: Miss M Seymour, and Messrs D Wilson and W Stewart. To Singapore Mr and Mrs J W Moleswortb, Mrs A F Scott, Messrs C Everitt, H L
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    LOG BOOK.
    898 7 A final statement of claims for damages an 1 property losses aqainst the Lloyd Italiano, the owners of the ss. Florida, which sank the White Star liner Republic on January 3 last, has been filed in the United States. The total claims aggregate 1,819,924.96 dollars. The largest claim
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      72 7 notice to mariners. over Great and Greater Britain SOUTH CHANNEL, PENANG. UNBOUNDED AND INCREASING POPULARITY SHIP Masters, Pilots and Navigators to note that on and from AVednesday, the OF 28th July, 1909, the Government Dredger Crab,” will work at dredging the 3 fathom A W. tro, MARTELL S BRANDY D.
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