Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 April 1913

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833 No 86 VOL. LXXI. THURSDAY. 17th APRIL, 19!3. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1073 1 -□□□□□oN° nnnn, < n D °DUonnnnu FOR $3O 5 o t TOU can have the Pinang I Gazette posted every day H for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). c 0 Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. 2 Subscriptions are payable in advance and remittances should be addressed
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      80 1 ■□□□□□□■□DOC□■□□□□CaNOEDOU yv ben you are away G VV on leave jou want to keep in touch with Malayan affairs, o g Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can do q g in no better way than by subset ib- ing to the Weekly Edition of the Pinang Gazette, :I
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    TRADE EXPANSION IN THE TROPICS.
    906 2 IMPROVEMENT IN BURMA. Returning to the main argument, Mr. G. Alexander writes in the Rangoon Gazette, I have shown that in the F.M.S. the plantations were only opened up by the provision of fir>t class roads and railways. The enduing prosperity has already accounted for
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      889 2 rrT TXT’ANTED for planting season twenty IV 1/D 1 V V thousand best selected one yar old Rubber Stumps, fifty thousand rubber *T* I 'i' seeds, fifteen hundred coconuts. Apply stating terms to BOARD RESIDENCE (English) Double MANAGER, Bed ied Room. Tanjong Badak Rubber Estate, Ltd., Apply No. 110, c/o
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      346 2 •****************************************0006 I RATNER =d o 0 o@ o ii— Ji o |Mil 11 I 8 inlH I'l 1 Bt® 1 o oehes mi def g JX. I 8 g 9 fel l 8 O Fitted with the wonderful interchangeable lock. We are now booking orders to arrive. g AGENTS, Sellar,
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  • PLANTING AND MINING.
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      KUALA SAWAH RUBBER.
      1593 3 ,—S.T. MYSTERY of the unplanted AREA. The fourth ordinary general meeting of the Kuala Sawah Rubber Company, Ltd., held on Saturday at the registered offices of the company, 28 Robinson Road, Singapore. Mr. Yow Ngan Pan presided The Financial Position. The report and accounts pre-ented to the
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      The Rubber Exhibition in London.
      211 3 During the International Rubber and Allied T ades Exhibition and the International Cotton, Fibres, and Tropical Products Exhibition to be held in London in June, 1914, there will beheld the Fourth Inte<■ national Rubber and Allied Trades Confe. ence and a Conference of members of
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      RUBBER NOTES.
      835 3 STRAITS RUBBER COMPANY. The Straits Rubber Company, although one of the most extensive properties in Malaya is amongst the first to issue its report and accounts for the year 1912. With a share capital of £350,000 the company made a net profit for the year of £251,057. Interim
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      SINGAPORE RUBBER REPORT.
      210 3 Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltd Singapore, in their weekly report dated Tuesday last says:— An average quantity was on offer at today’s sale. Prices were naturally lower than la*t week but competition was keen and practically a total clearance of all offerings was effected. Reference to the statement
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      Rubber in British Guiana.
      306 3 A colonial report in British Guiana states that the planting of Para rubber continues to progiess. It is estima ed that over 1,800 acres are now plan'ed with Para rubber in the colonv. There has been a keen demand during the year for Para rubber plants,
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      Tin.
      208 3 THE GENERAL POSITION. The course of tin prices, says the Ironmonger of the March 29, has been sharply upward on a persistent demand to cover oversales, and there seems to have been relatively a rather heavy bear account open. In view of this factor the market may go better
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      180 3 SHERRY IS AN EXCELLENT DRINK AT ALL TIMES. INSIST ON SANDEMAN’S Obtainable from PRITCHARD 00., Penang Ipoh. TANSAN WATER. -THE CHOICEST OF ALL CHOICE WATERS.” TANSAN DRY TANSAN GINGER AIL LEMONADE. ••The Ideal Natural Mineral Water.” Sole Agents: R. T. REID Co., Penang. I WHY ARABIC? ARABIC applied to the
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    GOVERNMENT WHARVES PROSECUTION.
    431 4 AN UNUSUAL CAS A case of some interest to merchants occupied the interest of Mr. Colmm in the Second Police Court yesterday nf eruoon, when Sbaik Hussain, a Hindu, was charged with the theft of a bag of p eserved ginger from the Government wharviS. Defendant pleaded
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    Legislative Council.
    144 4 The orders of the day for to-morrow’s meeting are as follows 1. Motion by the Tieasurer That this Council approves the transfer to the Loan Account of the sums of $4,136,000 and 11.458.52 being the ag eed purchase price of the Singapore Government Railway anl of railway stoies
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    From the F.M.S. Gazette.
    235 4 The R ght Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. V. A. Lowinge r Assistant Superintendent, to be Superintendent, Trigonometrical Branch, Survey Department, with effect from the Ist January, 1913. Dr. W. H. Hart, Medical Officer,
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    PRODUCE ITEMS.
    1268 4 REPORTS, DIVIDENDS, AND NOTICES. Damansara.— Final divid. of 32£ per cent., making 70 per cent., for year 1912. Cromlix.— Report states in order to provide money for opening up and further planting it will be necessary to increase the authorised capital. New Croco Hie River.— Report for year
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    TAMIL EDITOR CHARGED.
    363 4 ALLEGED FALSE EVIDENCE. In Mr. Colman’s Court this afternoon the hearing was resum-d of the case in which T. Abdallah E 3 nd-, E htor of the Tamil evening paper Gnmacharian, was charged with intentionally giving false evidence during the proceedings in a bankruptcy casr* h -ard
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    THE RUBBER SLUMP.
    953 4 M. A. Ritter and Co. contend.—E. L. Killick in The Financier. SOME OF ITS CAUSES. Many disconcerting influences have been at work in the crude rubber market hence the disappointing trend of values in view of the high hopes entertained at the commencement of the year. Having
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      100 4 THE BIRD IN THE HAND. The bird in the hand to the merchant is the customer within the store. It requires some sort of attraction in the first place to get the customer there—about the best attraction is a real, live advertisement; something good that will catch' the eye that
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      445 4 “RANEECUMGE GLAZEP STONEWARE DRAINPIPES I ALL SHAPES AND SIZES OBTAINABLE. The half pipes are the best for drains round coolie g lines, houses, and bungalows. The large pipes, being so strong, make the most substantial culverts. ®SUE-A GENTS HILTON Co., PENANG, COIR MATTING c w W SILVER MEDAL (Highest Award)
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    PIRACY NEAR HONGKONG.
    1295 5 BRITISH STEAMER HELD UP: TWO MEN SHOT DEAD. $25,000 WORTH OF LOOT. A great sensation was created in Hongkong on the 3rd inst. when it became knowh that the Briti-h steamer Tai On had been pirated on the West River on Wednesday night not many hours after
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    Where to Stay.
    27 5 Penang :—The E Jc O. Hotel, The Crag, Hotel Norman, Runnymede Hotel and Carbon Hotel. Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel, F.M.S. Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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    THE WEEK'S EVENTS.
    506 5 Tharsia», April 17 Outward English (P. O.) Mail. The Court Caras,’’ Town Hall, 9.15 p.m. P. V. Cadets, Anglo-Chinese (School.* Baud, Golf Club, o p.m. ecnuu Uiuematogiapu, Penang Koau George Town Ciuumatograpn, tkuaii Kangsar Road, Friday, April 18. Ipoh Gymkhana Club, Race Meeting. Volunteer N. C Os,
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      227 5 Tormented by Devils. Fiends incarnate could hardly devise tortures more terrible than the pains of neuralgia. Neuralgia means sleepless nights and days devoid of comfort—you can’t do anything half right when those terrible pains are darting through your face and jaws. The most sensible plan is to use Little's Oriental
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
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      98 5 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. VI; Aprill7 10-21 407 10 SK) 4-34 18 10 54 4-41 10-46 5-08 19 11-26 5-20 11-28 5-49 20 11-58 5-57 Nil. 6-29 21 12-09 6-33 12-31 708 „22 12-48 7-18 1-04 7-46 23 1-26 7-41 1-36 8-32 24 2-02
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    BIRTH.
    20 6 Van Rynberk.—On April 14, at 8, Nassim Road, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. W, E. van Rynberk, a son.
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    MARRIAGE.
    34 6 Sim-Finnie.—On April 12, at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, by the Rev. W. Runciman, M.A., Alexander Sim, Pantai Est., Serembao, to Miss Margaret Bella Sinclair Finnie, only daughter of Jas. Finnie, Esq Peterhead, Scotland.
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    ENTERPRISE IN BUSINESS.
    911 6 Students of sociological questions and the problems of political economy, even those with leanings towards socialism, must have frequently felt that there was something sophistical in the arguments of those who repeat the dogma that capital and labour are the only producers of wealth. Sufficient stress is
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    766 6 Dr. and Mrs. Jamieson leave for home next week. Mr. and Mrs. Ebden will shortly be going home on leave. Lieutenant-Colonel J. D. Ferguson, r.a M.C., has been appointed to the Straits Settlements, embarking on April 19 next. Mr. E. McLesn, Third Magistrate, Penang, returned from leave
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    "TITANIC" ANNIVERSARY.
    129 6 Reuter. MOURNING AT SOUTHAMPTON. HUGE COMPENSATION CLAIMS. Southampton, April 16. The aniversary of the Titanic disaste was observed as a day of mour i n Southampton. The local paper, the contained four columns of In memoriae notices. 810 claims against the White Star Li nft arising out of
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    IPOH HOSPITAL.
    110 6 GOVERNMENT’S REPLY. [From Our Oion Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 17. Mr. Harry Griffiths has received a letter from the Secretary that a final decision on the Ipoh Hospital question had not yet been arrived at. The Government could not erect a European Hospital at Ipoh and at the same
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    SUFFRAGE MEETINGS IN LONDON.
    70 6 —Reuter. FORBIDDEN IN PUBLIC PLACES, London, April 16. It is announced that owing to recent scenes of disorder with which the police were unable to cope, the Government has forbidden Suffrage meetings in public places in London. Ex-M.P. and Mrs. Drummond Summoned. London, April 17. Mr.
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    THE U.S. TARIFF BILL.
    49 6 —Reuter Washington, Ap'il 17. Mr. Underwood, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, is confident the Tariff Bill will be approved by the Caucus representatives in three or four days practically unamended. Ihe Democratic Caucus voted decisively to place raw wool on the free list.-
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    THE POPE'S ILLNESS.
    193 6 DANGEROUS COUGHING FIT. Rome, April 17. The latest Bulletin says the Pope passel a quiet day and has no fever. Unofficially it is reported His Holiness had a coughing fit, almost causing suffocation, followed by extreme exhaustion.—Reuter. The battleship Triumph, sister to the Swiftsure, is to be
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      39 6 C/5 E. 0., PHNANG. The Best. The CRAG, Penang Hills. EC Th only Sanatorium in the Straits Settlements. RAFFLES, siNGAPO re. •"2 Well-Lnown from East to West. US fij STRAND, RANGOON. The nr ist frequented Hotel in Burma. C/5
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    LOCAL SHAREMARKET.
    204 7 TO-DAY’S CHANGES. The following are the changes (buyers *nd sellers only) in our share list, on page 9 to-day Yesterday. To-day Ssaibs. 1 Cfi 1 Mining Gopeng C. 29/- 32/- 29/- 31/6 Kramat 8 8« 8 9 Uhat 10 11 10} 11} Malayan Tin 76,3 79/9 76/- 79/6
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    THE RUBBER MARKET.
    35 7 RULING PRICES IN LONDON. London, April 17*. The following are to-day’s quotations for rubber Plantation Para, Ist Latex, Crepe 3/3} Para to arrive 3/4 Market steady. By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]
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    HELENA RUBBER CO.
    40 7 ALL LIABILITIES PAID UP. [From Our Own Correspondent.'] Singapore, April 17. The Helena Rubber Co., Ltd., (in liquidation), with 12,000 shares distributed, has declared a dividend of 14 cents per share. All liabilities have been paid up.
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    WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC.
    61 7 SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A FRENCHMAN. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 17. Thomas Mambeit, a Frenchman, who was convicted on a charge of living on the proceeds of immorality in Singapore and sentenced to two months’ imprisonment, and who appealed against the Magistrate’s decision and was released
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    KING EDWARD MEMORIAL BUST.
    75 7 AT KUALA LUMPUR. [From Our Own Kuala Lumpur, April 17. The memorial bronze bust of Kirg Edward, erected in front of the main entrance to the Government Buildings in Kuala Lumpur, was unveiled yesterday evening by Lady Brockiran. A guard of honour was furnished by the
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    ATTEMPTED BRIBERY.
    35 7 Japanese fined at Singapore. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 17. A Japanese was fined $lOO at the P<dice Court for attempting to bribe the Chief Architectural Assistant io the Municipal se: vic®.
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    OUR LONDON WIRE.
    113 7 PRICES HARDENING. A RIDICULOUS PAPER STORY. [P. G. Special Cable London, April 16. Sungei Buaya (Sumatra) Rubber Co., Ltd has declared a dividend of 5 per cent. Labu (F. M.S.) Rubber Co., Ltd., announces a dividend of 20 per cent. At to-day’s auction sales, prices showed a
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    THE NANCY INCIDENT.
    148 7 —Reuter. HIGH OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE. Paris, April 16. The German Ambassador called at the Foreign Office to discuss the Nancy incident. M. Pichon informed him that the Minister of the Interior was sending high officials to investigate.—Reuter. Berlin, April 16. The French Government h-ts announced that a high
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    M.P.'S SUSPENSION REMOVED.
    77 7 NO APOLOGY. London, April 17. In the Commons Mr. Asquith moved that the period of suspension of Mr. William Moore should cease. Replying to questions he added that he had received no communication from Mr. Moore apologising. The motion was carried.—Reuter. [Mr. Moore was suspended in consequence
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    PRINCE OF WALES.
    48 7 Reuter. ARRIVAL AT PARIS. London, April 16. The Prince of Wales, on his way home from Stuttgart, has arrived in Paris. Visit to M. Poincare. The Prince of Wales vis ted M. Poincarĕ and expressed his sincere condolences at the death of the President’s mother.—
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    GERMANY ANO CHINA.
    45 7 -D.O.L. EARLY RECOGNITION URGED. Berlin, April 16. In the debate in the Reichstag the China question was fully discussed. Several speakers urged the early recognition of the Republic and increased scholastic facilities in China. The Government expressed its sympathy with these views.—
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    FRENCH OFFICER’S ARREST.
    42 7 —Reuter. “SOME MISUNDERSTANDING.” Paiis, April 16. A French Captain, named was arrested at Speyer. It is believed there was some misunderstanding as he was on regular leave and was travelling through Germany in a private capacity with no mission.—
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  • THE WAR.
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      PEACE DELEGATES TO RE-ASSEMBLE.
      72 7 —Reuter. TEN DAYS’ ARMISTICELondon, April 16. Reuter says that in diplomatic quarters it is expected that t> e peace delegates will shortly assemble in London. Montenegrin Attitude. Cettinje, April 16. The Government has telegraphed to its represen atives abroad that Montenegro rejects monetary compensation re Skuta'i
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      WAR ITEMS.
      29 7 D.O.L. Berlin, April 15. The conclusion of a ten days’ armistice at Chatalja is confirmed. Reliefs for the German cruiser squadron in East Asia have left Bremerhaven.
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    THE BELGIAN STRIKE.
    139 7 —Reuter; MINING DISTRICTS AFFECTED. London, April 16. The pnbl c services are working. The strike is local sed to the more important industries. Work is practically at a standstill in the industrial and mining districts of Belgium. Position at Antwerp. The strike is onlv partial at Antwerp
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    ALIENS IN CALIFORNIA.
    118 7 —Reuter. LAND OWNERSHIP BILL PASSED. Sacramento, April 16. The California Assembly has adopted the Anti-Alien Land Ownership Bill by 58 votes to 15. Japanete Protest. The Anti-Alien Bill as amended ’was passed. It prohibits land ownership by all aliens who have not declared their intention of becom
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    THE BUSHIRE MURDER.
    84 7 BELGIUM DEMANDS £5,000 COMPENSATION. Teheran, April 17. The Belgian Minister at Teheran demands £5,000 sterling compensation from the Persian Government for the murder of Madame Constant at Bushire on March 7. Reuter. [lt may be recalled that on the night of March 7, M. Constant, the Belgian
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    BUENOS AYRES HARBOUR WORKS.
    40 7 —Reuter. ISSUE OF BONDS. London, April 16. One million sterling of the Buenos Ayres five million 5 per cent, bonds for the extension of the port have been issued in London at the price of 99,
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    AIRSHIP’S AMBITIOUS EFFORT.
    41 7 —Reuter. Las Palma», April 16. The work of inflating the German airship Suchard has begun. Ihe weat er is favourab'e There are hopes that a start on he projected flight to the West Indies ■will be made to-day.-
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      PENANG HUNT CLUB.
      251 7 At a committee meeting of the Penang Hunt Club, on Tuesday, the following programme was approved of for the Gymkhana to be held on Saturday, May 31, 1913. Event No. I.—Distance Handicap. Open to horses and ponies bona fide property of members of the Penang Hunt Club
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      SOUTHALL'S MISHAP.
      110 7 Southall, who was thrown on Friday whil-t riding La Cocotte in work at the Sultan of Johore’s private training ground, is, we regret to learn, still in a very bad way, and latest advices are that he was still unconscious. It is reported that the Johore string met
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      P.C.C. BOWLS TOURNAMENT.
      53 7 The following ties were played off yes*>rday Championship.- N. Goodwin w.o. from Quistguaard S. C. Ambrose w.o. from W. Brown W. S, Dunn beat Dr. Rose by 21—19. To-day 17th Single Handicap.— R. N. Goodwin V. Quistganrd A. Lindley v. J. C. Brown J. M. Chalmers v.
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    BANK OF BURMA CASE.
    273 7 ACCUSED CONVICTED. In the Rangoon Chief Court on April 11th, Mr. Justice Twomey, after a lengthy hearing, concluded the trial of G. S. Clifford, R. F. Strachan and S. A. Mower on charges of chea iug in connection with the Bank of Burma. AH three accused
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    To-day’s Tin Quotations.
    73 7 To-day’s quotations for unrefined tin in Penang is $111.50 per picul, business done. Tin in London is quoted at £-.27 spot and £221 15s three months. The following was the local report of To-day Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 75 tons $112.20; Penang: Straits Trading Co., Ltd.,
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      867 7 notice. town hall. OWING to the docking of the s.s. Hok Canton, there will be no sailing DITTkTDAJ UIQIT to Telok Anson on Saturday, until further *UK IN Viol 1 FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. NOTICE. To-night and To-morroW NOTICE is hereby given that the under- signed will not be responsible
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    H.M.S. "MALAYA."
    902 8 PARLIAMENTARY REFERENCES. Several interesting references to the ship that is being presented to the Navy by the Federated Malay S r ates were made by Mr. Churchill in the House of Commons on 26tb ult.., in the course of his speech on the Navy Estimates. Thus one point
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    RUBBER OUTPUTS.
    351 8 The following are outputs for Match:— Glenealy lbs. 6,350 Taiping >, 3 000 Jebong 35,823 Langkon 5,200 Tenom 13,800 Kuala Sawah 1,874 Sungei Kari 19,766 United Serdang 103,595 Asahan 2,582 F.M.S. 89,440 Kuala Lumpur 90,000 Tanjong Malim 21,850 Kuang 2,470 Tebrau 19,205 Sekong 10,642 Sungei Matang 3,529 Ayer
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      1101 8 another Member of the Corps. Rifles DFNANR VOLUNTEERS. Will not be issued to Peons or tHMIvU V Servants even on a signed receipt 9 nor will Rifles be taken to the Rifle Range or to Field Days for ORDERS BY CAPTAIN Members. n.h tifii cnM Ammunition must be paid form
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      62 8 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912, F M.S. "INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1911 EMPLOYERS of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Dy. Controller of Labour, Penang during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the
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      260 8 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, NORTHAM ROAD. PENANG, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. lke Hifllsl coßtiuental Hold «M Health Resort. Recommended by Medical Authorities, Selected Situation, Facing the Sea, Breezy and Bracing. SEA BATHING. BILLIARDS. TENNIS COURT. First-class Accommodation, Cuisine well-known as the Best throughou the East, under strict European Supervision. JAVANESE RICE TABLE every Sunday,
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    SHARKS.
    2111 9 cP,,.,. j ji a ■S s»« jo oq a? CF 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 MININ®. 1913 »101,000 SW.OOO 60,000 1 1 Avor r» P On Si 8175 1903 mono 300.000 MWM 10 10 SO 30 28J U.t BM.,T“ltta. n “oo w Ul9 350.000 350.000 £..11. »1! «S 1912
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    ARRIVALS.
    68 9 Teesta, Brit, 3428, Willis, April 17, Madras, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. China, Brit., 4160.87, Tocque, April 17, i ondon, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co. Kitana Maru, Jap., 5r78, Cope, April 17, Yokohama, geu., Boustead Co. Perak, Brit., 258, Glenday, April 17, Deli, gen., E. 8. Co. Alma, Brit., 354, Lyons,
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    CLEARANCES.
    49 9 Tong Chuan for Alor Star (Kedah). China for Singapore, China and Japan. Petrel for Asahan. Trang for Trang Merkus for Deli and Asahan. Teesta for Port Swettenham and Singapaore. Avagyee for Dindings, Sitiawan and Teluk Anson. Tong Chay Un for Setul. Rotorua rort Swettenham, Port Dicksan and Singapore.
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    EXCHANGE.
    130 9 Pbnang, April 17, 1913. (By Courtesy oj the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/32 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 5/16 3 Credit ...2/4 7/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 1/2 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 f 3 days’ sight Private 175 J Bombay Demand Bank 174| 3 days’ sight Private 175|
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    PRODUCE.
    248 9 Pbnang, April 17, 1913. Gold leaf $64.60 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).... No stock. White Popper $32 buyers. Trang Pepper $18.75 nom. Mace $l2O nom. Mace Pickings sl®o sellers. Cloves $39 out of season. Nutmegs 110 $23 buyers /-j(o. 1 $3.20 hales. Sugar No' 2 $BlO sales.
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    MAILS.
    118 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICf, To-Morrow. For r O,ogf Yen 'Jit Seng 7a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah noon. Tongkah, Kopah, Re-") nong, Victoria Point, >Omapere 2 pm. Mergui, and TavoyJ jXeli B Perak (E.S. Co.) 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Alma 3 p.m. Batu Bahra < P-“ Teluk
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    Local Steamer Service.
    196 9 The companies do not guarantee the date» of arrival of these vessels, but will endeavow as far as possible to ensure punctuality. From Alor Star, '(Kedah) —Kedah, April 17,19, 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 and, Tong Chuan, April 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 and 30.
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      485 9 PENANG ICE AND INDUSTRIAL Coy ARE MAKERS OF Coloured Cement Tiles For Halls, Bathrooms, eto A Large Slock always on hand. or made to Selected patterns. Price from 10 to 12 cents according to design per Tile of 8 INOHEB SQUARE. Cement Drain Pipes Stronger than and Superior to Earthenware
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    TORNADO IN AMERICA.
    1089 10 THOUSANDS DEAD AND INJURED. TOWNS WIPED OUT. The worst tornado that has swept America for many years devastated the Middle West on Sunday evening, causing, according to present estimates, 450 deaths, injuring nearly 2,000 people, and doing damage to the extent of £1.000,000. The States of Nebraska,
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