Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 May 1915

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 116 VOL. LXXIII. FRIDAY. 21st MAY, 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    879 2 Mr. R B. Dunlop, of Senawang Estate, is in hospital in Singapore suffering from malaria. Mr. and Mrs* Malcolm Duncan, of Chendering, have gone to Tanjong Bungah, Penang, for a two mouths’ stay. The Straits Cinema announce a special programme for the holiday season. The vaudeville drew
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    SPORTING NEWS.
    329 2 SINGAPORE PACES. SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, May 20. The following are the results of Thursday’s racing. I.—The Singapore Stakes. GLORIFY, 1.07, Mr Jules Martin’s Ross 1 THE FRIAR, 7,8, Mr Chan Wah Hem’s Billett 2 IONGKAH, 8.9, Mr Kaw Joo Tock’s Stockdale 3 Distance
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    WEIGHTS FOR TO-MORROW.
    161 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.’] Singapore, May 21. The following are the handicaps for the third day’s events Ladies Plate. Brown Comet 11.4 King Blaze 8.4 Michael Graham 9 9 Nick 7.8 Singapore Plate. Glorify 10.12 Tongkab 8.12 Sador 9 2 Flighter 8.9 Storey 9 0 Rouge et
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    SUCCESSFUL OPENING TO SPRING MEETING.
    443 2 ."S.T.” The rain of the morning did not promise well for the racing on Tuesday but, as a matter of fict, little or no harm was done, except that the attendance suffered to a certain extent. Fears of a wet afternoon.apparently, kept some ladies away
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    346 2 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Tne following tennis ti«-s were played last night at the Golf Club Men’s Singles Handicap Class A— Threlfall—4.o v R N Byatt scr., unfinished. Mixed Doubles Handicap—Miss Hogan and Rickett w.o. from Mr and Mrs Souter. Lxdies’ Doubles Haniicap—Mrs Crichton and Miss Mahler scr. beat
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    TIN AFTER THE WAR.
    855 2 PROSPECTS OE THE INDUSTRY The question of the position of the tj industry afeer the war -r *'l the Ip -h correspondent of the X is agitating the minds of tn j Qe but the whole situation ig 80 Uncer tain that it is impossible to
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    The Chamber of Mines.
    100 2 Next Council Meeting. The following is the Agenda for the msCouncil meeting to be held on Monday, t >e 31st instant at, 2-30 p.m.: 1. To read, and if approved, to con rm the minutes of the previous tounu Meeting. 2. Prospecting Licenses. 3. Air Flees
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    FULL STORY OF NEUVE CHAPELLE.
    6617 3 A BRILLIANT NARRATIVE. deeds of the regiments. heroic incidents of the battle. The London News Agency has received from a correspondent the following description of the battle of Neuve Chapelle, the first full and independent account of the f ur days bitlie to reach this
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    MARRIAGE.
    25 4 Market—Miller. —April 12, at W. Ealing, Lieut. H. H. E. Marrey to Evelyn, daughter of late F. Jerret Miller and Mrs G. A. Anthony.
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    BIRTH.
    21 4 Morgan —On the 19th irst., at Alor Pongsu Estate, Bagan Serai, to Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Morgan, a sw.
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    THE WAR COUNCIL.
    570 4 The cables to-day confirm yesterday’s sensational news, that steps were being taken to replace the present Liberal Ministry by a Coalition Cabinet for the purposes of the war. It is reassuring to learn that the decision to mak* this momentous change was due to no political wire-pulling.
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    “A FIELD OF GLORY.”
    490 4 The brilliant description of the battle of Neuve Chapeile, which we give to-day, is acclaimed by the London newspapers as the fine*t narrative of any action since the war began, the Pall Mall Gazette observing that it is the first to make us realise the true
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1212 4 Thinking it would interest some firms in Peuang, we published a paragraph recent’y stating that it had been arranged that the export of motor and bicyc’e tyres to Siam might be resumed, under a certificate from H.M. Consul in Siam. The notification, which was authoritative, appeared in
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    TO-DAY’S TIN PRICES.
    37 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $BO 15 per picul, sales refi <ed $80.35 (50 tons sold.) Tin is quoted in London to-day ay £l6O 15s. Spjt, and £l6O 15s. three month?
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    598 4 The output of the Kato Deeb-ok (N L) for the last fortnight was 154 piculs. The Deebiok Dredging (N. L.) ou put for the last fortnight was 136 piculs The Netherlands Oversea Trust has obtained the permissi >n of the British and French Governments for cofLe shipped up
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
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    IN GALLIPOLI.
    182 5 TERRITORIALS ACTIVE. BIG BATTLES ON EASTERN FRONT. FOUfi VESSELS TORPEDOED. In Belgium and France, except for German attacks on the French east of the Yser Canal, and norfh-west of Font-a-Mousson, there has been no action in consequence of bad weather. The Ru'sians were heavily engaged on Monday in
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  • France and Belgium.
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      BAD WEATHER CAUSES LULL.
      85 5 [Reuter’s Services]. ARTILLERY DUELS. Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, May 20. A French communique says The bad weather continues. Nothing has occurred, except some artillery firing, and two German attacks east of the Yser, which were defeated by our fire. Still no Activity. Paris, May
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      Conscription Urged.
      92 5 London, May 19. In the House of Ccmmons, on a motion for the adjournment, a number of Ministerialists urged the abandonment of the voluntary principle for the Army and Navy. Mr. Tennant, Secretary for War, asked the House to remember what such a change would mean, but he
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      Incapacitated Civilians.
      61 5 GERMANY BREAKS PROMISE. London, May 19. Correspondence is issued between the Foreign Office and Sir Henry Howard. It concludes with a telegram from Sir Edward Grty on May 3rd regretting to learn that Germany has broken faith with the atican in refusing to carry out the agreement to
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      German Spy Trial.
      61 5 KUEPERLE KILLS HIMSELF. London, May 20. Kuep’erle, one of the German spies arrested in London ard who was undergoing trial at the Old Bailey hanged himself in his cell. He left a letter expressing appreciation of the fairness of his trial and stating that be preferred, as
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      The Dominions and the War.
      434 5 GREAT GUILDHALL MEETING. London, May 19. Enthu iastic ?cene! were witnessed at the Imperial patriotic meeting at the Guildhall, to thauk tie Dominions, India, and the Protectorates for their unparalleled services in the war. There was a most distinguished gathering, including Cabinet Ministers, High Commissioners,
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      King on Tyneside.
      13 5 London, May 19. The King inspected the Tyneside yards yesterday.
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      Government and Racing.
      23 5 London, May 19. The Government has requested the Jockey Club to suspend all races after the present week, except Newmarket.
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  • Russian Campaign.
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      HEAVY FIGHTING IN GALICIA.
      141 5 Petrograd, May 20. A Russian official message says the battle on the left of the Upper Vistula and over the whole of the Galician front attained terrific intensity on Monday. Strong enemy forces in the Opatow region were hard pressed and fled behind Iwaniskfl, and were
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      Italy and Austria.
      79 5 REQUEST TO AMERICA. Washington, May 20. Italy and Austria have asked America to take charge of their interests at Rome and Vienna respectively in the event of a rupture. America has consented. Italian Deputies as Soldiers. Rome, May 21. It is understood that a number of Italian
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      THE DARDANELLES.
      132 5 LATEST OPERATIONS IN GALLIPOLI. London, May 19. The Press Bureau announces that General Cox’s brigade repulsed, with heavy losses, an attack on May 12, and a double company of Gurkhas, on May 13, advanced over half a mile. The ground was consolidated during the night, despite very strong
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      CAUSES OF THE DELAY.
      610 5 ALLIES EMBXRRASSED BY GREEK RETRACTION. In the New Statesman an article entitled What has happened in the Dardanelles contends that as the possibility of success depends on the co-operati m of an adequate land fore-», and that as no adequate land force did in fact co
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  • Naval Operations.
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      THE SUBMARINE WAR.
      125 5 MORE STEAMERS TORPEDOED. London, May 19. A German Submarine torpedoed the British steamer Drumcr ee off Cornwall. The steamer was oo]y slightly injured and was taken in tow by a Norwegian steamer. The submarine returned, and torpedoed and sank the Drumciee. The Norwegian steamer escaped, but retmned
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      The Dacia’s Cargo.
      40 5 Paris, May 21. A law has been promulgated opening credit for payment of the cargo of the D”cia. The American owners demand 3,820,756 francs but payment will be ,made on the basis of market value in Rotterdam.
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  • General News.
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      ENEMY TRADING IN CHINA.
      54 5 London, May 20. In the House of Common», Sir Edward Grey, replying to Sir William Bull, said the Government was considering the total stoppage of trading with en°my firms in C dna. Action will be taken as soon as we are assured that ’similar action has
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    COLONIAL NURSING ASSOCIATION.
    68 5 THE PERAK BRANCH. [From Our Own Correspondent.'] Ipoh, May 21. 7he annual report of the Perak Branch of the Colonial Nursing Association state* that there was a credit balance at the end of 1914 of $5,?36.86 The questi' n of starting a small Nursing Home has been
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    SOME OBSERVATIONS IN WARTIME.
    321 5 SCENES NEAR SALISBURY. A bu-iness man at home, who travels a good deal about the country, in the course of a personal letter to a member of the stpff, mentions that in the course of a trip from Southampton to Bristol, by way of Salisbury and
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    THE RUBBER MARKET
    28 5 London, May 21.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/5. July-December 2/3 [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boastead de Co.]
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    NEW CABINET.
    618 5 BIG CHANGES CERTAIN. A LABOUR MEMBER. LORD FISHER BACK AT ADMIRALTY. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, May 19. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith announced that steps were in contemplation, involving the reconstruction of the Government upon a b'oader personal and political basis. No Change of
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    SUPREME COURT.
    389 5 CLAIM AGAINST HARBOUR BOARD In the Supreme Court, to-day, before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden, the hearing was commenced of the suit brought by the Asiatic Petroleum Company against the Penang Harbour Board who claimed $5,000 damages sustained by their goods. Mr W. E. Cleaver appeared for the
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    K. LUMPUR BOY CHARGED.
    235 5 PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT AND BREACH OF TRUST. H Rczario, a Por’ugmse lad, pleaded guilty before Mr. A. W. B Hamilton, thi» morning, to criminal breach of tru-*t of in c&sh and theft of a hat, valued at $7 belonging to another Portuguese named A. A.
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    HARMSTON’S CIRCUS.
    78 5 After an extended tour in India Harmston’s Circus and Menagerie have arrived in Penang rnd open to-night at Dato Kramat Gardens fur a short season. To extol the excellencies of Harmston’s is quit» unnecessary in Penang, where the Circus is always welcomed. While most of th» old favourites
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    WHIT MONDAY.
    109 5 There will be no is»ue of the Pinang Gazette on Monday. The Chief Post Office and the SubPost Offices will be closed at noon, and only the morning Express will be issued. The Money Order and the Savings Bank Department will be closed. The Government Telegraph Office will
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    The Loss of the Lusitania.
    74 6 The Cunard Company has reported the nationalities of passengers on the Lusitania as follows :—Saloon Passengers British 179, American 106, Greek 3, Swedish 1, Mexican 1, Swiss 1. Second Class: British 521, American 65, Russian 3, Belgian 1, Dutch 3, French 5, Italian 1, unknown
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    THE RISING AT SINGAPORE.
    1152 6 A MILITARY VIEW. We have had but scant explanation of the serious outbreak in the 5 h Light Infantry at Singapore, and it is qiite probable that no fu’ler account will reach us, says a military correspondent iu the “Indiaman.” The reason given for the occurrence
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    IN PARLIAMENT.
    151 6 In the House of Commons in reply to Mr. Stewart (Cheshire, Wirral, Opp Mr. Harcourt (Lancashire, N.E Riesmdale) said:—Tne number of British subjects killei in the recent riot at Singapore was 35. I have no information as to the limitation of cheques drawn by German prisoners on cheir
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    Japan and America.
    208 6 Viscount Chinda, the Japanese Amba’sad>r at Washington, announces that all Japanese warships near the coast of America have been ordered to the r home station* except those engaged in salving the crui-er Awni on the Mexican coast. Wi h regard to the comments of the Am a
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    The Police Murder.
    104 6 Sentence of Drath. Before Mr. Justice Innes, Juiicial Comarssiooer, Kuala Lumpu'*, and two assessors, Messrs J. W. Catto aid E. Bradbury, Police Constable Busant Singh stood in the dock charged with the murder of acting Sergeant-Maj >r Igatt Singh, native officer in the Police Depot, Kua’a Lumpur,
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    Customs Duties Enactment.
    75 6 For the period from the 21st to 27th May, 1915, inclusive, the vaiue of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and four pe me p a r lb., and the du‘y on cultivate! rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad
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    PENANG HARBOUR BOARD.
    607 6 HALF YEARLY REPORT. The report of the Penang Harbour Board for the half-year ending 31st Deceber 1914, states On the Ist July, 1914, the Federated Malay States Railway Department took over the working of Railway Traffic at Prye including receipt and de’patch of all coal. On the
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    THE MIDWIVES BILL.
    1353 7 grave indictment of the MEASURE. number of midwives inadequate. The following article cames to ug, says the Straits Times,” from a source which compels the respect due to high authority, an I we are of opinion that it should rec ive the very earnest consideration of the
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    “PROFESSIONAL ROGUE."
    439 7 JEW SENTENCED TO BE FLOGGED. One of the most novel theft cases io the annals of the local courts was unfolded in the Third Court, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. E. E. Colman, when a Jew named Nissim was charged with the theft of a gold charm belonging to
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    THE PERAMBULATING SHOWCASE.
    119 7 The i ewspaper is a huge shop window, carried about the city and delivered dady into thousands of homes, to be examined at t e leisure of the reader The shop wii dow is u> liko the actual plate glass showcase only in one respect—it makes display
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    DIARY OF THE WAR.
    379 7 May I—General advance towards the Narrow?. Dunkirk bombarded and bombed. Zeppelins sighted off Suffolk coast. Collier mobile, and trawler Lily Dale torpedoed. Submarine fired on by patrol boat. American ship Cushing attacked by German aeroplane. May 2—German torpedo boats sunk. British destroyer Recruit sunk. Small craft
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES’S WAR RELIEF FUND.
    72 7 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. B.dance on May 19 ...$19,328.89 A M Forrest, monthly subscription 25.00 A R W Landon 15.00 D M Millar 10.00 J Meldrum 10.00 M
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    BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.
    25 7 Balance on May 19 $167.42 H W Thomson, 6th contribution 10.00 Balance on May 20 $177.42 Amount previously acknowleged ~.$13,457.11 Total ...$13,634.53
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    TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME.
    54 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 p.m this evening 1. Selection Nabuco ...Verdi 2. Galop Velocipede ...Depries 3. Waltz When the Birds go North Again ...Witt 4. The Belle oj the Barbers' Ball ...Cohan 5. March Everybody's
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    SHIPPING.
    72 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Golconda, Brit., 3730, Sinclair, May 21, S’pore, gen., H.L Co. Hok Canton, Brit., 278, Bergwitz, May 21, T. Anson, gen., E. S. Co. Tara, Brit., 3651, Hamlyn, May 21, Madras, gen., H. L. Co. Mitsuki Maru, Jap., 2703, Nakamura, May 20, Chingwantao, gen., P. S. Co. Rotorua,
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    CLEARANCES.
    60 7 To-day. Dunera for Singapore and Hongkong. Pin Seng for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Ban Whatt Soon for Langkat and Pangkalan B randan. Hebe for Teluk Anson. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Kedah for Bindings Sitiawan and Bagan Datoh. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. Golconda for Madrastaking
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    MAILS.
    57 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Ban Lee 9 a.m. Langsa, T Semawe, Segli, Oleh 1 e h, n Sabang, Padang etc J D van Tw,st 2 Batavia J Mergui and Tavoy Bulimba 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore I ama 3-15 p.m.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    13 7 Ayri, May 25, from Port Said. Cyclops, May 25, from Liverpool.
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    EXCHANGE.
    123 7 Penang, May 21, 1915. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 f 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 1/4 3 Credit ...2/4 15/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 1/2 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days' sight Private 176$ Bombay Demand Bank 174$ Moulraein Demand Bank 173 3 days’sight Private
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
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      303 7 THE STRAITS CINEMA, EMPIRE HALL, PENANG ROAD. 'Phone No. 628. Special Programme for the Holiday Season From Saturday, the 22nd to Tuesday, the 25th May. The Treasure of the Louzats An interesting and meritorious Domestic Drama in 4 acts. Europe in Arms A Review of the Rulers and Forces of
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