Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 October 1911

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    21 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED K 33. No. 248 VOL. LXIX. TUESDAY. 31st OCTOBER. I9U. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1024 1 For $3O i ou can have the Pinang b A. Gazette posted every day S a for a whole year to your address. g (LOCAL SUBCRIPTION, $27.) Q Proportionate Quarterly and o Half-yearly rates. Subscriptions are payable in advance and remittances should g be addressed to g O The Maaaglni
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      80 1 ••■■aaauuaaaaaaaaaoa .<■«•» XX THEN YOU ARB AWAY on leavs 2 VV you want to keep in touch b with Malayan affairs, Social, Com- mercial, Mining, Planting, &c. n This you can do in no better way than by subscribing to the Weekly g D Edition of the “Pinang Gazette,” a
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    Indian Official on Malaya.
    990 2 ALLEGED ADMINISTRATIVE BLUNDERS. No one who knows anything of the country is so foolish as to pretend that the administration of India lias been free from mistakes, or even crimes, says a writer in the Westminster Gazette, who has recently visited Malaya we spend our lives
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    Perak Chamber of Mines.
    12 2 —7. oj M. Perak Chamber of Mines. ship.-
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    The Siamese Padi Market.
    146 2 The majority of the mills in Bangkok are now id e and likely to remain so for some considerable time, says the Siam Observer of Oct. 20. Padi stocks are being he d in the hope of an increase of prices, but this attempt to artificially
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    Mr. Fred Coyne’s New Company.
    124 2 Twelve in number, seven gentlemen and five ladies, young, blight, musical and strong in comedy,” is the description given by Mr. Fred Coyne of the latest addition to companies in the East, which he expects to present to a Singapore audience on November 22. Mr.
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    St. George’s Church.
    56 2 Wednesday, November Ist. AH Saint’s Day. 8 a m Holy Communion. 5.30 p.m Evensong and Sermon. Friday Litany 10 a m. The Bishop of the Diocese will administer the Solemn rite of Confirmation at 5.30 p.m. Ihe anthem on Sunday Evensong will be What are these that
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    To-Day’s Tin Quotations.
    70 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $94.20 per picul, buyers no sellers. Tin m London is quoted at £lB9 ss. spot and £lBB 10s. three months. The following were the dealings in tin to-day —Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 150 tons, $94 75 Penang: Straits
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    RUBBER.
    874 2 TALANG RUBBER-ESTATES. A thrilling rubber drama was staged all day on Oct. 9 in the offices of Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews in Yueuminyuen Road, Shanghai. It wound up with a thrilling clim«x and a to-be-continued-in our-next.” Then at four p.m. there came an anti-climax whereby the audience lost
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    The Week’s Engagements.
    155 2 Tuesday, October 31. Hallowmas Eve. League Football: C.R.C. r. Govt. Wharves, Victoria Green P.C.C. Quoits Tournament. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. Moonlight Cinemetograph, King Street Theatre. Wednesday, November I. All Saints. P.C.C. Quoits Tournament. Band. Esplanade, 6 p.m.
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    Other Coming Events.
    110 2 November?. —Cigarette Smoker, Freemasons' Hall, 9 p.m. November 7. Penang Assizes. November 7,9, and 11.—Singapore Races. November 11 and 13.—Public Holidays. November 14. —Ministering Children’s League Sale of Work, 4.30 p.m., and Entertainment, Town Hall, 6 p.m.. November 15.—Victoria Jubilee R. A. Chapter, 9 p.m. November 17.
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    League Football.
    43 2 The following fixtures have been arranged October. 31.—C.R.C. v. G. Wharves, Victoria Green. N ovember. 2. Police r. M.R.C., Esplanade. 9.—Crescent Wharves, Esplanade. 16.—Free School v. P.C.C. Esplanade. 23. Police v. Crescent, Esplanade. 28. —C. R.C. v. Free School, Victoria Green.
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    AUCTION SALES.
    33 2 Thursday, November 2.— Land in Tanjong Penaigre district, Penang 11 a.m. 38 Beach St. Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Wednesday, Nov. 8. Unserviceable stores Fort Cornwallis 11 a.m,; Cunningham, Clark Co auctioneers.
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    TENDERS.
    226 2 Later."'— Coolie Lines, 120 ft. long, by 40 ft. broad; apply Latex,” c/o Pinang Gazette. Residency of Rhio and Dependencies.—Gambling farm farm of right to slaughter pigs and sell pork spirit farm in Pulau Tujoh Archipelago; tenders close: Nov. 2. Straits Government.— Supplies for 1912 Rations and sundries, Penang
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      743 2 IA PROVED SUCCESS! I THE 15 H.P. I STRAhEK-SftUHO MOTOR CAR. Just Unpacked 14-Cylinder, 2 Seater, LIGHT RUNABOUT. Complete with Hood, Wind Screen, Acetyline Head Lights, Side Lamps, Stepney Wheel with Spare Tyre and Speedometer, ready for the road’ INSPECTION AND FULL PARTICULARS AT HUTTENBACH BROS. 8 Co, I PENANG.
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    Calcutta-Rangoon Freights.
    566 3 INTERESTING CIRCULARS. Lively interest has been aroused among Calcutta shippers to Rangoon, says the Statesman of Oct. 19, by the result of the commencement of the new Japanese steamship service. The appearance, on Saturday, in the Hooghly, of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s first steamer of their regular service
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      K. M. S. ESTATE.
      196 3 [7'o the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette J') Sir, 1 have been greatly pleased to learn from the article as appeared in your issue of 19th instant, that the output of rubber from the K. M. S. (Malay State*) Estate has realised beyond all expectations. This
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      1637 3 situations vacant. amusements. notices. wanted. Straits Cinematograph Co. rRONOH south, Ltd. DRIVER for Hornsby Oil Engine. *TTHE Subscription List for Shares of the Good salary to suitable man. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!I 1 above Company will close early in THE GRAND GALA NIGHT. November. Applications should therefore MAT AGER, ALL EXCELLENT PICTURES,
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      160 3 A Sore Throat The quickest way to get rid of it—the simplest and surest—no bother, no trouble, is to rub in Little’s Oi iental Balm, and wrap up the thi oat with flannel. Will remove all aches arid pains caused by a cold, a strain, or over exertion. One trial
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      372 3 DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES. Further Great Reductions. 15 off Grooved Covers. 25X Tubes R PP‘-o*'mately. As from BtK October, 1911. Henry Riley’s Band iXments. 4s supplied ta H. If. Navy and Army and the Colonial Govet meats. CORNETS. SIDE T RUMS. tesors SKE ’S, BARITONES, I “«I MS, EUPHONIUMS, CYMBALS, BOMBARDONS.
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    RUBBER AND HAPPINESS.
    1348 4 —G.R.N. An old Indian official has contributed an article (reproduced on page 2) to the Westminster Gazette, giving his impressions on a recent visit to Malaya. In it he expresses ideas, regarding the results of the tremendous flow of capital into the Peninsula, that differ widely from
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    TAIPING TOPICS.
    692 4 [From Our Own Correspondent,] Taipiog, October 29. There was a general impression here that Olga had been let in too lightly at Ipoh. Hence the scratching of several Taiping horses, fflib, Lady Jane, etc. The tennis tournament has been cried off pro tern., but will come up for
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    TIN.
    622 4 THE GENERAL SITUATION The general situation in the tin lna sajs the Ironmonger of October 7 rein as obscure as ever, and in Tlew extraordinary extent to which the m is dominated merely by speculative m aD vres, it is u-eless to attempt to forecast V future. From a
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    Ladies' Rifle Shooting.
    154 4 The usual weekly meeting of the Penang Ladies' Rifle Club was held yesterday at'-*.’ noon on the rifle lango at Kampong BhsrThere was a shoot at 200 J»™* followed by firing at the figure target st 150 yards Appended are the scores o Fijurs Target .-JOO 150
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      69 4 To-Day’s Contents. Page Indian Official on Malaya; Rubber Perak Chamber of Mines The Siamese Padi Market; Mr. Fred Coyne’s New Company St. George s Church To-Day’s Tin Quotations and The Week’s Engagements. Page B.— Calcutta-Rangoon Freights and Correspondence. Page 4 Editorial (Rubber and Happiness); Taiping Topics Tin; and Ladies’ Rifle
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    233 5 NEW G9PENGS UP TRONOHS DOWN. STERLING RUBBERS STILL IRREGULAR. 1 he following Hie the changes /buyers and sellers only) in our share list on page 7 to-day 1910. 30/10/11. 31/10/11. K x x ac x X J- 1- fc* j= g Sharks. e a "5 a S
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    LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
    48 5 PRICE OF FINE HARD PARA. [Frojn a Malacca Correspondent Malacca, October 31. lufojrmatiou has been received by tne Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine hard Para in London yesterday was 4/3| nominal. Plantation Para 4/6£ buyers the market closed strong and advancing.
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    SPORTING NEWS.
    225 5 SINGAPORE RACE HANDICAPS From Our Own Correspondent Singapoie, October 30. The following are the weights for the fir-t day of the Singapore Race Meeting 1 The Opening Stakes. Melodist 9. 7 Tom Lees 8. 6 Br< wiling 9. 7 Bowhill 8. 5 Zauibar 9 5 Z' 7, Benevolence
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    SINGAPORE TENNIS CHAMPION.
    36 5 Singapore, October 31. In the final of the tennis championship at the Singapore Cricket Club, Gaunt easily beat Captain Pinches. Sir A. Young and the Hou. F. J. Pigott won the Veterans’ Doubles.
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    MISUSE OF THE PISTOL.
    122 5 A GERMAN TRAVELLER FINED. From Our Own Correspondent.'] Singapore, October 31. Emil Geier, a German traveller, has been fined $5O for causing hurt by a rash act by shooting a Chinese assistant in the premises .if Katz Brothers, Ltd. A German assistant. A Coulcher, has been
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    THE WAR.
    259 5 .—Reuter. THE FIGHTING IN TRIPOLI. A GREAT SLAUGHTER OF ARABS. Berlin, October 29. Tut key neither desires an alliance with the triple entente nor desires a triple alliance. British Influence for PeaceGreat Britain is exerting her influence in Rome for an early conclusion of peace. The Deciding Factor.
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    RAILWAY TROUBLES.
    193 5 Renter. IMMEDIATE STRIKE DEMANDED London, October 30. Renewed railway trouble is threatened. Meetings of the men were held in many centres yesterday, at which it was resolved to repudiate the report of the Royal Commission of 4 A Demand for Recognition. Crewe, October 30 Mr. J. H. Thomas
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    IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
    53 5 —Reuter. DEBATE ON INSURANCE BILL. London, October 30. The discussion in the House of Commons on the Insurance Bill is proceeding peacefully. The clauses in relation to the admission of friendly societies, large and small, was adopted in accordance with the compromise proposed by Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor
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    DUTCH FOREIGN ESTIMATES.
    39 5 with Venezuela. —Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. COMPLAINT AGAINST VENEZUELA. The Hague, October 29. The Dutch Chamber has discussed the foreign estimates. Dissatisfaction was expressed with the course of the negotiations with Venezuela. —Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.
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    END OF ARABIAN REVOLT.
    41 5 sporadic risings—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. PEACE SECURED BY TURKEY. Berlin, October 29. Turkey has effected an advantageous conclusion of peace in the Yemen province of Arabia, which has been the scene of sporadic risings—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.
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    REVOLUTION IN CHINA.
    437 5 —Reuter. SUCCESS OF THE IMPERIALISTS. HANKOW VIRTUALLY RECAPTURED. From Onr Own Correspondent] Hongkong, Octobei 31. The China Mail's corre>-p indent io Shanghai states that Yuan Shih-K’ai has assumed supreme command from Sen Yang-Chow. Wu-chang Not Bombarded. It is reported that Admiral Sa Chengping did not bombard Wu
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    F.M.S. RAILWAYS.
    66 5 THROUGH TRAFFIC INTERRUPTED [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, October 31. There has been a bad wash-away on the railway between Kota Bahru and Kampar. A ballast train was derailed. Through traffic between Kuala Lumpur and Teluk Anson is interrupted. The heavy rain in responsible for the wash-away. The
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    PROUDLOCK CASE REVIVED.
    55 5 M. A P. POLICE ACTION FOR LIBEL. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur, October 30. The summons against Mr. W. Proudlock, husband of Mrs. Proudlock, will be heard to-morrow (Tuesday). He is alleged to have grossly and maliciously libelled Detective-Inspector Wyatt, who had charge of the murder
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    MOROCCAN AFFAIRS.
    257 5 FRANCO-GERMAN TREATY. PRESS COMMENTS ON SITUATION Berlin, October 29. The Norddeutsche Zeitung, in stating that the conclusion of a Franco-German treaty on Morocco is imminent, hopes that both parties, when their passion is cooler, will recognise the utility of the queer myths spread about the history of the
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    ST. ANDREW’S DAY.
    54 5 BANQUET BY SINGAPORE SCOTS. From Our Own Cor respondent j Singapore. October 31. At the annual meeting of members of Singapore St. Andrew’s Society it was decided not to hold a ball on St. Andrews Day' (November 30) but to give a banquet for members and their
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    NEWSPAPER PROPRIETOR’S DEATH.
    198 5 MR. JOSEPH PULITZER. New York, October 30. The death is announce! of Mr. Joseph Pulitzer, proprietor of the York World. Reuter. [Mr. Joseph Pulitzer was born in BudaPesth, Hungary, on April IC, 1847; went to America in 1864; served until end of Civil War in a cavalry
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    Jumped Overboard.
    54 5 Yesterday a Chinese passenger by the Railway launch Penang, which left here at 2.18 p.m., jumped into the sea and was drowned, while the launch was about half way to Prai. The matter has been reported by the Railway authorities to the Marine Police and the body has
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    Quoits at the P.C.C.
    109 5 The following ties are fixed for Thursday, November 2 Doubles. Arnold Riley v. Goodwin Wright Wallace Pentney v, Reimann Jarvis. A serious smash is reported to have happened at Byang Lapas to a motoi-car, hired from Messrs. Chin Seng <k Co this morning. It was out
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      399 5 You are pretty safe iu judging M M things by what they have donepast performance record. Thi» I The Choicest of all ld m Nothing succeeds at a bound. uuOlCfi WaterS. It is the sum of deeds well done A delicious drink, a» every day which spells success. TAN SAN
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    MAILS.
    91 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For. Per. Close. Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Negapatam Madras Teesta 11 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah noon Teltik Anson Hok Canton 2 p.m. Singapore and Hongkong Lai Sang 3 p.m. Thursday. Singapore, China and Japan Delta 9 a m Tongkah Rotorua 1
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    EXCHANGE.
    127 7 Penang, October 31, 1911. By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). _,ondon Demand Hank 2/4 3/32 4 moi) ths’ sight Bank ...2/4 11/32 3 Credit 2'4 15/32 3 Documentary 2/4 17/32 ’alcntta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 175£ Bombay Demand Bank 174 3 days’sight Private 175| 'Madras
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    PRODUCE.
    258 7 Penang, October 31, 1911 Gold leaf 1' 4 60 pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 07.) No stock White Pepper 528 buyers. Trang Pep e* 520 nominal. Ma C e 5108 nominal. 'Mace Picking" 5107 buyers. Clove» 542 nom. Nutmegs 110 528 sales. z No. 1 58.20 sales. Nngar
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    SHARES.
    1665 7 5 CaptM. Subscribed. N °f Dividend». Name. .2 |o Q s* 6O oo GF 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 MINING. 1903 «300,000 «300,000 30,000 »10 »10 25 10 30 30 Belat Tin Mining Co. 4j 1906 300,000 225,000 22.500 10 10 Bruang, 41 1901 600,000 600,000 60,000 10 10
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    SHIPPING.
    557 7 ARRIVALS. Ban Whatt Soon, Brit., 199, Milne, Oct. 31, P. Brandan, gen., E. S. Co. Hok Canton, Brit., 294, Gully, Oct. 31, T. Anson, gen., E. S. Co. Jinsen Maru, Jap., 2347, Machida, Oct 31, Rangoon, gen., Boustead Co. Pangkor, Brit., 95, Caswell, Oct. 31, Bagan Datoh, gen., E.
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    Where to Stay.
    36 7 Penang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Orag, Raffles by the Sea, Runnymede Hotel, Sea View Hotel, and Hotel de Europe, Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Kuala Lumpur: —Grand Oriental Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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    The Mails.
    61 7 Homeward. Steamer. Arrives. Mails Sails. Close. P. &O. Sat. 4/11 N.D.L. P.E. Friedrich Tues 7/11 8.1. Thongwa Sat. 11/11 10 a.m. noon. M. E. Simons Mon. 13/11* 5.30 j 11/11 *From Singapore fMail* close in Penang. Outward. P. &O. Delta Thurs. 2/11 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 6 a.m.
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      83 7 The 1 ides. Date H. W. L. W. H W. L. W. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. 0ct.31 5-43 12 04 5-24 12-45 Nov. 1 708 1-35 7-53 2-20 2 8-32 2-49 9-06 3-23 3 9-34 3-46 9-58 4-03 4 10-08 4-13 10-18 4-26 5 10-38 4-37 10-57 5-06 6 11-15
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