Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 February 1916

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 47 VOL. LXXIV. MONDAY. 28th FEBRUARY, 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS
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    GERMANY'S FINANCIAL PROBLEM.
    312 2 Protest Against Fresh Taxation During War. The Cologne Gazjtte” in a leader, entitled “Should taxes be levied during the War writes:—We know that serious men of all parties fear the consequences of an introduction of fresh taxes during the war, on the political truce, the attitude of
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    " A German Republic "
    255 2 A German Republic Commenting on the report that a German Republican manifesto may shortly appear in Switzerland, the semi-official Cologne G z-stte (January 16) says Where is the German Republican Pa r ty In the moon or in Paris? And if, as reported, it has not ooly been constituted but
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    Anarchist Crimes in Bengal.
    297 2 Allahabad, January 23.—The Pioneer” in a strong article on the recent crim* s in Calcutta writes :—lmperial critic?, both inside and ou'side the Province, have not been able to share Lord Carmichael’s cheerfulness at the prospect presented by the frequent recurrence of anarchist crime and the
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    PAPER IN INDIA.
    290 2 There are already five large paper mills in India working on modern methods Titagarh, Raniganj, all in Bengal, the Upper India Couper mill at Lucknow, and a mill at Poona. These get a large share of the Government orders for piper, but otherwise do not seem to
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    Abandoned Gallipoli Stores.
    210 2 Sir W Byles asked the Under-Secretary for War in the House of Commons whether he had any official information showing that booty was f< und in Gallipoli of the value of two millions and included 50,000 woollen blankets and millions of kilogrammes of oats and barley. Mr
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    Holland's Population.
    209 2 Points from the Latest Statistics The population of the Netherlands numbered 6,339,705 at the end of 1914, according to the figures just issued by the Central Statistical Bureau. Of this total 49 65 per cent, were men and 50.35 per cent, women. Although the increase for the two
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    GERMANY’S BOLT SHOT.
    1599 3 WHEN THE GREAT WAR WILL END. During the past year Mr. John Reed, the famous American war correspondent, has visited every one of the belligerent countries except Austria. His observations, which are summarised in the following article, lead him to the conclusion that the autumn of this
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    An Old Scandal Laid.
    180 3 Mr. Joseph Nuttall, in his quarterly report as secretary of the Insurance Section of the Rochdale Weavers’ Association, says One of the great surprises of the year has .been the non-appearance of the much-ad-vertised war babies, for whose arrival we were all so much pre pa
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    PENANG VISITORS AT SINGAPORE.
    551 3 BEATEN IN FINELY CONTESTED FOOTBALL GAME. There must have been several thousand spectators gathered around the S.C.C. football ground on the E-planade on Friday evening when the members of the Penang Chinese Recreation Club met a kcal team captained by R. W. Sinclair and fairly representative
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    Java Government Works.
    110 3 The Netherlands India Government have voted a sum of 172,000 for the construction of a workshop for the texsile industry in the prison premises at Charibon, the requisite machinery for which is expected to a’rive from Hollond shortly. According to a correspondent, everything should be in full
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    Exports of Wolfram and Tin.
    118 3 A statement of exports of wolfram and tin ore from Tavoy for the month of January, 1916, shows Wolfram ore.—2oo tons 14 cwt. 1 qr. 15 lb., as against 210 ton 3 cwt. 3 qr. 1 lb. in the same month of lest year. Tin
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      27 3 Since the commencement of the war we have used, if anything, more space in the newspaper than in peace times, with excellent results.— Selfridge and Co., Ltd.
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      57 3 Harsh Purgatives, Salts and Castor Oil are old fashioned remedies more drastic than safe. the tiny laxatives ensure the same results, but in a perfectly natural manner. They do not upset the stomach, nor gripe, but gently assist nature. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the
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  • General News.
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      Irish By-Election.
      38 4 [Reuter's Services]. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, February 27. The North Louth by-°lection, caused by the death of Mr. R. Roche (Nationalist) resulted as follows Whitty (Nationalist) 2,299 Hamill (Independent Nationalist) 1 810 Majority 489
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      India and the War.
      97 4 A PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. London, February 27. With the cordial approbation of Lords Cromer, Gladstone, George Hamilton, Ampthill, Reay, Beresford, Meath, Lsmington, and many other prominent people, a British Patriotic Productions Company has arranged for the widespread exhibit at variety theatres, cinemas, and other public places in
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      The Late Mr. Jabez Balfour.
      78 4 London, February 26. At the inquest on Mr. Jabez Balfour, who was found dead in an express at Newport, on Wednesday morning, his son stated that deceased went to Bsta, last August, with the expectation of taking up a mining appointment atNantu, close to the
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      The Kaiser.
      36 4 VISIT TO THE FLEET. Copenhagen, February 27. The Kaiser arrived at Wilhelmshaven on Wednesday morning, and inspected various warships. He conferred with the Chief of the North Sea Staff, and left the same evening.
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      The Rev. R J. Campbell.
      32 4 London, February 26. The eminent non-conformist, the Rev. R. J. Campbel], late of the City Temple, was ordained a Deacon of the Church of England at Birmingham.
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      The Yunnan Revolt.
      20 4 Peking, February 27. The enthronement of Yuan Shih-Kai is postponed, owing to the revolt by the Yunnanese.
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    244 4 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Saturday. To-day. Sharks. .2 .2 •5 q Mining. Ipoh Tin 11/6 13/- 12/- 13/K. Kamunting 35/6 36/6 36/- 37/Pahang C. 7/6 8/6 8/- 8/9 Serandah 90c $1.05 90c SungeiGau... $ll $l2 $l2 $l3 General. M. Collieries $2
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    1218 4 Mr. A. Sarkies returned yesterday from a business visit to Rangoon. Mr Caldicott has returned from leave, and will be stationed for the present at Seremban.—“ MM” Mr A Robertson, of Messrs Lyall and Evatt, leaves for home on March 2, and will probably be away from
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    Party Politics Bankrupt.
    352 4 Mr. H. A. Gwynne, editor of the Morning Post,” opening a discussion at the Constitutional Club, London, Suggestions for a National Policy,” said that purely party politics were bankrupt. Among the principles on which he believed it possible for a National Party to exist were the fiscal
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    YUNNANESE TAKE LUCHOW.
    51 4 Chengtu, February 9.—Great supplies of ammunition are being continually sent forward from Chengtu to the south. The Governor’s troops are on a front extending from Yungshingchang, 27 miles north-east of Suifu, southwards to Lichuan, 18 miles from Suifu. Luchow is quiet. Shanghai, February 10.—The Yunnanese have captured
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    CRICKET.
    768 4 P. C. C. v PLANIfiRS. Penang Cricket Club gained a victory by 102 runs, on Saturday, against a Planters’ eleven. When play was resumed after lunch, with the P.C.C. score 156 for three wickets, runs came freely from the bats of Clarke and Ez-chiel. After 20 had been added,
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    THE MAILS.
    71 4 The B. I. Contract packet Gregory Apcar may be expected to arrive here on Ihursday morning with the Outward English mails from Negapatam. She is scheduled to sail for Port Swettenham and Singapore at 4 p.m. the same day. B I S N Co’s (Apcar Line) steamer Japan,
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    PENANG VOLUNTEER RIFLE CLUB.
    106 4 The fortnightly handicap h place on Saturday afternoon o strong and variable wind the Dg to poor. Cori n? Pte G S Evans with H’can .«jn Pte Pledger P .7° Hin Coy Q M S Weber J Pte Kinder e- 94.2 Q Pte Padday Mr Justice
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    P.C C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT
    66 4 The following tie has been to-morrow r Singles Handicap A— Hindlev v v Savi. v 8 The following ties have been fixed h Wednesday Championship —R N Byatt vAR H n (5); Forrest vF W Harrba (4). Mixed Doubles A.— Mrs Sawl F C Gregson v
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    145 4 NOT GERMANS. [T’o the Editor oj the Pinang Ga:»U( 1 Sir, —In Bulletin No 136 of the hti. tution of Mining and Metallurgy, a y r Jones made a statement that one of the Wolfram Separating Companies in ths F.M S. was managed by a gen'leman who was not
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    MALAYAN AIR SQUADRON.
    87 4 PENANG DONATIONS We understand that in the course of this morning Mr. Alma Baker collected upwards of $4,000 in Penaog for the remaining Reconnaissance $12,820 rerequired to complete the Malayan Air Squadron of 16 aeroplanes. Malaya No. 15 (Reconnaissance) Previously acknowledged $5,3j69i Mr B Nunn, second subs.
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    The Municipal Commission
    86 4 The Municipal Commissi o n Business for Special Mbetisg. 1. Minutes of last meeting to be rei and confirmed. :Janr 2. Any special business the Pre- 1 may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be passed. 5. Application to join Providen 6. Applications for Rates on houses 36
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    TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME.
    62 4 The Band will play th ,0 frM* gramme of music at the Esp a 6 till 7 this evening:— Retford 1. Selection Florodora Verf® 2. Japanese Patrol Oo(j{re y 3. Waltz The Harem le 4. Polka Go Ahead 5. March Right Lejt u for The ss. Klang
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      416 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE. Nl4 4 H. P. TRIUMPH MOTOR CYCLE and SIDECAR 3 speed gear and «latch done 4,500 miles. Reply No. 150, c/o Pinang Gazette. TOWN HALL, PENANG. Saturday Next, March 4th, at 9.15, ONE NIGHT ONLY I Maurice E. Bandman presents Wolseley Charles Co. “The SCAMPS” From
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    LISTENING FOR SUBMARINES.
    1144 5 THE microphone detector. X submarine cannot move under water h ut electric motors. Such motors give Wl a characteristic hum or whine,” as 0U visitor to a power-house knows rT recent invention of an American i 3e tr ieal engineer enables this sound to be wen ty
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    Heavy Beduin Defeat.
    363 5 Allahabad Feb. 20.—The Pioneer’s Cairo correspondent writes on the 30;h January: We have iuflic'ed what is certainly the heaviest defeat yet sustained bv them on Beduin levies on the Western Frontier. Tne Beduins had concentrated in considerable force, about 5,000 strong, 25 miles to the west of
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    Clerk's Alleged Fraud.
    131 5 The case against John Dallas, a clerk to the Aliens Inspector at the Home Office, and a Russian named Altani, was heard at Bow Street. Defendants are both charged with obtaining money by fabe pretences from certain alien enemies—Ottoman Jews in the jewellery trade—who were anxious to
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    A Hard Tale.
    198 5 Fond Mother—“Ay, dear lad, there’s not a day passes but wnat I think of you in that awful sub’arine, with only the peroscup to breathe through.’’ Quite the most striking feature of the final issue of the “Ruhlebeo," run by British prisoners of war in the internment
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    530 5 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. At the Club House, on Thursday evening, ths twenty-fifth annual general meeting of the Singapore Golf Club was held, the chair being taken by the President, His Excellency the Governor Sir Arthur Young. Amongst those present were Sir Evelyn Ellis, Dr. P. Fowlie, Messrs
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    Volunteering for Service.
    291 5 A Warning to Sb«kbrB aftrr Commissions. The following letter has been received from Mr G D Main, formerly secretary to the Shanghai Golf Club It may be of interest to some of your readers who contemplate joining H.M. Forces, to know that for the present except in
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    BIRTH.
    46 6 Michell.—On January 26th, at Penang, the wife of Walter C. Michell of a son. Brewib.—On the 12th Jan, at Mill Mount House, York, the wife of Major F. B. Brewis, K.o. Yorks Light Infantry, temp. Lient.-Col., Bth East Yorks Regt., 8.E.F., France, of a daughter.
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    A REMARKABLE EFFORT
    859 6 There cannot now be the slightest doubt that the great German offensive in Eastern France is a final effort to capture the strong French fortress of Verdun, on the right bank of the Meuse. The particulars of the German preparations that Reuter has given us during the
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    THE MALOJA.
    409 6 The news of the loss of the splendid P. tk O. liner M*loj« will be receive! in Malaya with additional feelings of regret in view of the liner’s visit to Straits’ ports at the end of November on her way to Australia, with mails. It was in consequence
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1038 6 A Perak correspondent forwards several papers explaining the objects of the Anti-German Union, an organisation now fairly widely known at Home as the A G.A., and asks us to state what they are for the benefit of our readers. We believe that the majority are fully cognisant
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    TO-DAY’S TIN PRICES.
    47 6 To-day’s quotation for anrefiu ed Penang was $90.65 per pieul] h done—an increase of 45 cents. 83 Tin is quoted in London to-dav £lB4 spot, and £lB4 15s. three m onth‘ The quotations on Saturday i a l 0 J 1 were similar. udo&
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    21 6 The output of the Tongkah Harbour T; Dredging (N. L.) for the week ,1“ 26th inst., was 35 tons.
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    PENANG CHINESE ENTERTAINED.
    585 6 [From Our Own Corresponding Singapore, February 27. The Penang Chinese were entertained to tiffin on Saturday. Reciprocal speeches wer» made by the Hon. Dr. Lira Boon K 6q an i Mr Cbeah Kee E who hoped the vj 3 j t would be returned, and that the
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      38 6 LEAP YEAR DANCE AFTER A SPECIAL DINNER AT THE E. O. HOTEL On Tuesday, 29th Feb., 1916. E. O. Orchestra and Town Band. Successful Proposals will have the privilege of a free week’s Honeymoon AT THE CRAG HOTEL.
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    P.& O. MALOJA LOST.
    341 7 MINED OFF KENT COAST. THE GREAT battle in FRANCE. ENEMY'S EXTRAORDINARY LOSSES. CAPTUBES at ebzebum. SUCCESS IN PERSIA. Ihe jplendid P. and O. liner Maloja pi 431 sons) ▼as sunk by a mine off Dorer, wiiea on her v °y a e to India with numbering
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  • France and Belgium.
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      THE VERDUN BATTLE.
      1560 7 .Hictir’s Tblbgram*.] GREAT german effort. [CoPWGHT TbLIGBAMS.] tjy Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, February 26. e great f.ur days’ attack by the Ger*C3 aGrt h of V erdun is at present ebbing 7 eminent authorities do not minie magnitude of the German designs, e l ae ntly very minute
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      Air Attack on British Lines.
      166 7 London, February 26. General Ha g reports that last night the British sprang three mines near Loos, with satisfactory results. An enemy air raid on our trenches, south-east of Maricourt, was repu'sed. There has been mutual artillery activity about Ypree. [The Bois de Givenchy, in
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      The Raid on the Counties.
      36 7 London, February 27, It is officially announced that the casualties in the air raid on January 31st were 184 men, women and children killed or injured. Altogether 393 bombs were dropped.
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      Australian Air Squadron.
      25 7 London, February 27. The War Office has accepted the Commonwealth’s t ff-r of an aerial squadron, comprising 28 officers and 186 men.
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      Retrenchment.
      83 7 COMPREHENSIVE RECOMMENDATIONS. Lon ior, Feb uary 27. The Committee on Retrenchment in the Public Services rec mmends a detailed review of the Civil Service, the reorganisa tion of the Circuit and County Court system, the simplification of the Insurance Act* various alterations in the Postal and Telegraph Services, and
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      London Memorial Service.
      52 7 London, February 27. A service was held at Saint Mary Abbot Church, Kensington, in memory of British officers of the sth and 6rh Gurkhas who have fallen in the war. There was a large congregation, including a number of officers and ex-officers of the Indian Army, and
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      Attested Married Men.
      45 7 London, February 26 It is reported that all the attested married men will be called up by July Btb London, February 27. The War Office ’ces that the date of the calling up of the married men ba* not yet been considered.
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      Volunteer Training Corps.
      35 7 London, February 26. The Government has decided, conditionally, to recognise the Volunteer Training Corps organised throughout the country for Home Defence. The liability of eligible men for Army «ervice is not affected.
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      Cardinal Mercier.
      19 7 R me, February 27. Cardinal Merc er has left for Belgium. He was accorded an enthusiastic farewell.
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      Dearer Sugar.
      21 7 London, February 27. The Sugar Commission announces an increase of 2 shillings a cwt. in the price of sugar.
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      The Floods in Holland.
      28 7 Ams*erdam, February 27. A heavy snowfall is augumenting the distress due to the floods. More houses at Buiksloot were swept away Only ten remain.
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      Blizzard in England
      12 7 London, February 26. There is a blizzird in England.
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      Snow on Italian Front
      17 7 Rome, February 26 The operations on the whole front are hampeiei by snowstorms
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  • Russian Campaign.
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      PERSIA.
      250 7 A RUSSIAN VICTORY. Petrograd, February 25. After a series of battles in Persia, the remnants of the enemy concentrated in the Kermanshah region, where Germans and Turks fortified two mountain passes. The Russians stormed Budisurkh Pass, which had been considered impregnable, and occupied Sakhnepasi. The Russians are pursuing the
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  • Turkey and the Near East
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      ALBANIA.
      76 7 COMPLETE EVACUATION. Rome, February 27. The Serbians and Montenegrins have completely evacuated Albania, although hampered by a storm and a’tacka by the enemy, in which the latter lost heavily, Allies Evacuate Durazzo. R me, February 27. The Austrians began an attack on Durazzo, after the Italians and Albanians had
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  • Naval Operations.
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      THE MALOJA SUNK.
      138 7 MINED IN ENGLISH CHANNEL. London, February 27. The Peninsular and Oriental S.N«. Co.’s liner Maloje, carrying passengers aad mails, was sunk off Dover. It is believed that the liner was mined Details are lacking. The vessel’s gross tonnage was 12,800. The Passengers. London, February 27. The Maloja’s
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      The German Raider.
      209 7 A WELL-ARMED VESSEL. Teneriffe, February 26. The Moewe’s latest victims were sunk between the South American coast; and Fer-nando-Nomnha Islar d (Brazil) between January 16th and February 9th. The Moewe took the collier Corbridge to the mouth of the Amazon, and replenished her bunkers, and then sank
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      Wilson Liner Sank.
      18 7 Lindon, February 27. The Wilson liner Dido was sunk. Part of the crew were saved.
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      German Ships Seized.
      32 7 London, February 26. The Austrian and German ships seized in the Tagus number 36. Eight More Seizures. Londoe, February 27. Portugal has seized eight German ships at Cape Verde.
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      German Ship Escapes.
      37 7 London, February 26. The German ship Hochenfeldt (?Hochfeld) escaped from Madiera on Tuesday night. Broken Cables Tbe German steamer, which escaped from Furcbsl, ha? returned. Tte Captain stated tte vessel bad broken its cables.
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      The Submarines.
      96 7 PRESIDENT WILSON’S STAND. Washington, February 25. President Wilson, io a letter to Senator Ston p confirms hs absolute opposition to the German submarine policy. He affirms that he cannot consent to any abridgement of the rights of Americans in any respect, and shall preserve peace at any cost,
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  • AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
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      Rumania and Entente
      210 8 London, February 18.—An Exchange Agency message from Paris quotes a Bucharest telegram, stating that the Rumanian Government is anxious regarding the move, moots of German and Bulgarian troops, and has sent three squadrons of aeroplanes ever Bulgaria. The airmen, despite heavy fire, discovered a few new trrnches,
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      Erzerum’s Effect.
      98 8 London, February 18.—A Russian military correspondent, writing to the Morning Post,” anticipates the complete Turkish evacuation of the Erzerum and Van districts, enabling the Russian guns to protect the valleys of the Euphrates and Tigris, and make the supply of reinforcements to Baghdad almost impossible. The Times Petrograd
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      Balkan Affairs.
      253 8 London, February 16.—The “Standard’s” Athens correspondent says that the report emanated from Stockholm a fortnight ago to the effect that Bulgaria was desirous of changing her policy in favour of the Entente is now consolidated into statements of definite political negotiations. Several places, however, are in the hands
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      Position in Hungary.
      93 8 London, February 18.—The Morning Post’s” Budapest correspondent says that M. Vazsonyi member f >r Budapest, vehemently attackei the government in the Hungarian parliament for allowing the people to starve and permitting exports of produce to Germany where he said prices were the fourth those at Budapest he
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      The Affair at Dogger-bank.
      91 8 London, February 17.—As incorrect statements are still appearing io the German press and are being cabled abroad by correspondents in Germany to neutral countries to the effect that two warships or two mine sweeping vessels were sunk off Djgger-bank on the night of the 10th instant,
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      Flooring the Sea with Concrete.
      325 8 With her neighbours all flying at one another’s throats, little Holland quietly keeps on with a century-old fight of her own —her struggle with Neptune. Every attempt of the ocean-monarch to occupy more of Dutch soil is met with some ingenious defensive device. The very
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    MARKET PRICES.
    215 8 Penang, February 28. ett. Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue e<e 32 Mutton
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    Where to Stay.
    24 8 Penang The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag Runnymede Hotel, Hotel No-man, Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Java.—Hotel Beau Sejour Lembang.
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      YUNNAN REBEL PROSPECTS.
      489 9 rhenztu, January 27,—There has been flutter of excitement in our official x’wcote. tl>>’ roo th The ««•**•> w B ]»,t SafuHny when the news came of the fall of Suifu. > aPP ears that there was no fighting 10 vicinity of that city. The :h nine took
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      THE MONARCHICAL RESTORATION.
      153 9 T HE MONARCHICAL RESTORATION. As the Central Government has already mtimated to the Entente the indefinite postponement of the formal enthronement of the new Emperor on account of the Yunnan affair, the Bureau for Grand Ceremonies will be abolished shortly not only for the saving of unnecessary expenses at this
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      TROUBLE ROUND CANTON.
      137 9 According to a telegram to the Eastern ®ws Agency from Canton, the troops at and Huahsien mutinied on ihe Bth and it as reported that they are in umunication with the Yunnan forces. Kaoti, about one hour’s journey by train ra Canton, brigands are causing trouble CoDQma,l
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      SITUATION IN KWEICHOW.
      85 9 Bz chn° r^n to private advices from Yuunan”’ Ca P tare of Suifu h y the the *7° ters b&9 evidently influenced e vent ta d®°f Kweichow to a certain by the p— '8 regarded as serious caus e Un se Go vernment authorities beNortha- Whl e
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    MAKING THE BEST OF IT.
    710 9 A correspondent wri es to the Rangoon Gazette When I first reached England i it was very maddening to stroll into the 1 club with a friend at about tea-time and discover that I was forbidden to stand him any drink stronger than tea. It
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      Western Mediterranean.
      63 9 SUBMARINE VICTIMS. London, February 28. The ves els sunk in the last 24 hours, in addition to the British steamers Denaby and Tummel, include the Swedish vessel Birgit, and the British steamer Fastnet, by a submarine in the Western Mediterranean. The crew, who were rescued by a French
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      General Kuropatkin.
      19 9 Petrograd, February 28. General Kuropatkin has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armies on the Northern front.
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      The Verdun Battle.
      45 9 KAISER PRESENT. Petrograd, February 28. A Berlin official telegram says the Kaiser is present at the Verdun battle. German Flame-Squitters. The German Guard 3 north of Verdun, are using two kinds of fl<me-'quirters, wh'ch hurl flame 3 respectively 12 and 55 jards.
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    ANCHYLOSTOMIASIS.
    309 9 CAMPAIGN IN CEYLON. We learn, says the Times of Ceylon,” that the campaign against ancbylostomiasis which is being carried on io the Matale district is likely to prove very successful The percentage of infection with hookworm has been found to be very high, averaging from 96 to 98 per
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    New Japanese Vessels.
    560 9 Building Activity. Much has recently been said about briskness in the Japanese shipbuilding industry, says the Japan “Advertiser.” It is now reported that a number of new vessels were launched within a comparatively short period. On January 9, the Tokiwa Maru, (7,252 tons, N.Y K was launched
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    MANCHESTER COTTON MARKET.
    465 9 Messrs. James F. Hu.ton Co, Ltd., writing on January 27, report Liverpool Cotton. Week. Mid-American—Spot 8.11 8.28 Mid-American, Current Month 7.95 j 7.94| F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 11.40 11.60 F.G.F. Egyptian, Current Month 11.29 11.51 New York Cotton. Yesterday. Last week. Spot—Cents. 12.10 12.40 Current Month 12.00 12.19 London.
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    South African Trade Benefits.
    153 9 The N. Y. K. vessels taking the Cape Rou’e will affect to a certain extent trade with Europe, but will benefit trade with South Africa. According to the official returns, exports to Booth Africa in past years averaged a little over 1,000,000 yen only, bat increased
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      258 9 20-7{ound Tjoxing jYlatctj. THE STRAITS CINEMA, Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD. 7 TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. BETWEEN Mr. C. W. Williams, the British coloured middle-weight Champion Boxer and Wrestler of the Far East, who has appeared in many of the famous rings of Boston, U. S.
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      102 9 HARMSTON’S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE. Biggtr, Better, Brighter than ever. Grand Opening Night, Saturday, 4th March, AT 9-15 P.M. Location: Dato Kramat Gardens. New Artistes. New Acts. HARMSTON The Apex The Crux The Acme The Alpha and Omega of’all that stands for perfection in the Circus World. A Grand Array
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    SHARES.
    2472 10 s I s s 8 1 P.IS.P. x;".*' vX.. 2 s I aS IMI 1912 ms 1»14 1915 1916 M N I W IMS »100,000 160.000 60,000 1 *1 Si o 6 rL’Z* P f S? «230 Z IS? C IW SS £SK i z ESSsT*. z s- z
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    THE BANGKOK BAZAAR.
    525 10 "The Bazaar at the present time, writes a correspondent of the Bangkok Times,” is in a fairly sound condition. As one result of the war the import firms are working under more stable conditions. The unhealthy competition which formerly existed between import firms which had studied the
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    When Von Der Goltz Left.
    377 10 London, February 21st.—The “Central News" Rome corespondent says: Von Der Goltz left Erzerum, when its fall was recognised to be inevitable. Constantinople is now strongly opposed to any further distant expedition, whether against Egypt or India. A little circle of Caledonian business men at the
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    SHIPPING.
    63 10 CLEARANCES! To-dat. Aing Thye for Alor Star (Kedah). Alma for Deli. Hong Kheng for Singapore and China. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul.f Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Singapore, China and Japan Itola 3-30 pjtn. Bagan Datoh
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 10 Penang, February 28, 1916. {By Courtly of th« Charlwd Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 7/8 M 3 Documentary ...2/4 29/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Jloulmein Demand Bank 173 3
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    PRODUCE.
    253 10 Penang, February 28, 1916. 8. P. Tapioca $7.90 sales. ML p. Tapioca $8.20 sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $35.00 sellers Trang Pepper $26 buyers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $62 sellers. Cloves $3l s-
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    COMING EVENTS.
    109 10 Feb. 29.—Leap Year Dance, E. O. Hotel. 29.—Penang Chamber of Commerce, A. G. M. 3 p.m. March 3.—Penang Volunteers “B Co., Concert and Dance, Drill Hall, 8 p m. 4.—Harmston’s Circus and Menagerie, Dato Kramat Gardens. s.—Visitation by the Right Reverned Bishop of Singapore, at Penang. B.—Penang Golf
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      15 10 T. NAGATA, JAPANESE DENTIST. NEXT DOOR OF THE DISPENSARY, From 9 ia.m. to 5 p.m
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      424 10 insurance, THE CORPORATIONofTZ' ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURAN CE Royal Exchange, London COMMENCED business in A D was Incorporated by R O val ru 7 l0l! A.D. 1710 and h therefore one o f D Companies in existence. It has graitsl’z’ benefits of Assurance to the Public f period exceeding 190 years.
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    BRITAIN AND THE DOMINIONS.
    520 11 The 11 Arbeiter Zeitung,” the organ of the Austrian working classes, publishes a leading article on “Greater Britain in the War” which shows a keen appreciation of the enormous services rendered to the Empire by the Dominions and Colonies, and of the new bonds of sympathy
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    American Airmen for France.
    128 11 Protest Against theib Country’s Policy. The Petit Journal says that four American aviators, who were decorated with the War Cross, have just landed in France to resume their duties at the French front. These young men belong to the best families in the United States, and
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