Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 March 1916

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 54 VOL. LXXIV. TUESDAY. 7th MARCH. 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS
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    THE SCAMPS.
    695 2 A FLYING VISIT. Scamps, Pimpernels, Mr. E.’s, Komedy Koncert Kompanies—it’s not the name that matters, but the programme. Mr. Wolseley Charles has seen to that. The Company who were good enough to call on Penang last night made no mistake. They found most people at home—at the Town
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    TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME.
    62 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5—45 till 7-15 this evening 1. Overture Oberon ...Wever 2. Two Step Mr Hicks oj New York ...Raymond 3. Selection Les Cloches de Comevills ...Planquette 4. Waltz Roses Red and Whits ...Meissler 5.
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    47 2 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Yesterday. To-day. qq x n e Shares g, 2 s’© s K 72 C 9 72 General. M. Collieries $2 dis slf dis $2 dis sl| dis Rubber (Dollar). Mergui $4? $4.70 $4.60 $4.75
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    662 2 The Hon. Mr. Payne Gallwey has postponed his trip Home till the end of the year. Sir John Hewett and Lord Cecil Manners left Bombay, on the 29;h ultimo for London. Dr. Sutherland, when the last mail left was at the R. A.M.C. training centre No. 1
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    A Federal Chamber of Commerce.
    165 2 T.0.M." Schemk Practically Decided Upon. The many business questions of common interest to the various States of the Federation that have recently been calling for action that would be uniform in effect, such as the matter of enemy trading has resulted in a scheme having
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    CLERK’S DISAPPEARANCE.
    930 2 TO-DAY’S COURT SEQUEL. In the Third Court, Penang, to-day, a Mohammedan named Shaik Ahamat was charged with abetment of the offence of criminal breach of trust in respect of 40 tins of castor oil and 20 tins of coconut oil, the property at Messrs. McAlister and Co Ltd.
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    "HOWLERS."
    412 2 (By New York University Candidates.) Following are some replies received by the University of the State of New York in examinations for regents certificates Among those who wrote the replies were candidates for teachers’ positions, for qualification as law and medical students and for admission to colleges. The chamois
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    Bank of Burma.
    303 2 Mbeting in Bombay Bombay, February 23.—A meeting of the committee of shareholders of the Bank of Burma was held on Tuesday evening, Dr. K.B. Engineer presiding. Various letters and telegrams received from Rangoon and England were considered. Since the last meeting further telegrams were received from their
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    P.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    62 2 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow:— fsV h F a r i a n3hip R N Byatt v A S Hall (o), F C Gregson vE H Everest (4). (WKWh a^jCR P —Goodrich and Cra )b-Watt v Edmonds and Johnson (1); WeX'(2) n M K
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    PENANG FREE SCHOOL CENTENARY.
    107 2 When the Centenary of the F re celebrated th« year, the 01? Kedah and Peril, ii|, ot brethren in Penang. The art include the presentation to the of a shield costing s’oo, called •< r^ 1100 Challenge Shield” (presented bvT° Br 7 boys in Kedah and
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    DUTCH EXODUS FROM GERMANY
    112 2 The exodus of Dutch people, many continues, says the G a an Hollande.” The greater part .re r, because they are unable to find f u r S work in Germany or on account o f 7 excessive costliness of foodstufls th At Enschede a town
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    Accident at Ipoh Station.
    152 2 Chinaman’s Narrow Escapb. A fatal accident at the Ipoh Railway Station was just averted by the prompt action of the station staff on Sunday evening says the T.0.M.” The train coming in from Kuala K &n? sar shortly after 7 p.m. was slowing down at the
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    Malayan Air Squadron
    221 2 Mr. Alma Baker, Batu Gajah, announces that fifteen aeroplanes have been presented to date. Although the smallest air squadron is composed of 16 units, a squadron need not be limited to this number, further aeroplanes, (Fighters, or Reconnaissance,) can be added, thus increasing the fighting value of
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    A Singapore Appeal.
    47 2 [/Vom Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, March L G. D. Neubronner appealed ag»i“ Bt sentence of nine months passed on intentionally deceiving one: Mahome thereby inducing the latter to deliYe him certain jewellery. Mr. Justice Earnshaw dismisse appeal, remarking that the case w 93 clear.
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    St George's Church, Penang.
    38 2 Wednesday, March 8, Ash Wedne 8 a.m. Matins; 8-30 a.m H °ly munion 6 p.m. Evensong b-ov p. practice T raQ y; Friday, March 10, 10-30 gr 6 p.m. Service of Intercession fort e
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    Steamer Ashore.
    32 2 Colombo, February 28. lb o f fO i# Batbampton, with a cargo of J 1 o f Colombo to Calcutta, has gone Pamban. A total loss is feared. were saved.
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      341 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE. 1915 STUDEBAKER CAR, Electric starter and lights. Excellent condition. Apply to Box No. 154, c/o Pinang Gazette. FOR SALE. Ronisch Upright Grand Piano AND One sized Billiard Table complete. Full particulars from CUNNINGHAM, CLARK dr Co. 235—3 7 9-3 NOTICE. A LIST of applications for public
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      75 2 TOWN HALL. TO-NIGHT At 9-30 “The SCAMPS.” FAREWELL PERFORMANCE. To-night! To-night!! HARMSTON’S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE. Bigger, Better, Brighter than ever. Location: Dato Kramat Gardens. MATlNEE—Wednesday, the Bth, AT 4 P.M. When Children will be admitted Half Price to all parts of the Circus. Prices of Admission. Fall Box (6
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  • WAR NEWS.
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      AHEAD OF THE MAIL
      395 3 The Baralong Affair. London, February B.—The Daily Telegraph "in what it describes as the full story of the Baralong affair states that the Nicosian carrying a cargo of mules, had a crew, captain, mate, and half a dozen men, apart from 11 or 12 Americans of
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      Allies Naval Strength.
      186 3 London, February B.—An illuminating article has appeared in the Daily Chronicle in regard to the sea power of the Allies. The writer says Captain Perseu* in the Berliner Tageblatte reviews the naval and maritime gains during the war and shows the losses sustained by th* British merchant
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      Reported British Naval Victory.
      116 3 New York, February 10,—It is reported here that a British cruiser captured the German cruiser Roon off the Bermuda island after a fight which lasted three hours. It is further reported that the Roon previously seized two British merchantmen. The British Embassy at Washington is unable
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      The Sinking of the Brindisi.
      121 3 Athens, February 4.—Details of the sinking by an Austrian submarine in the Adriatic of the Italian steamer Brindisi crowded with Montenegrin refugees is furnished by Mr- Donohue, the Daily Chronicle’s” correspondent. He obtained the story from Miss James, an American passenger by the Brindisi who
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      The Appam’s Adventures.
      674 3 London, February 9.—Cheers greeted the British officials in their launch when they approached the Appam, to inform the captives that permission to land had been granted. The German guard vainly tried to quell the outburst of joy. The captives eagerly demanded news of the war and supplits
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      Brutal Capture of Famous Aviator.
      127 3 Paris, February 6.—Details of the capture of the famous French aviator Garros, whose machine was brought down by the Germans some time ago were given by a fellow prisoner who has been released. He relates that after his machine took fire and came down Garros,
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      Aerial Cinema Films.
      120 3 London, February 9.—French aeronauts are now being accompanied by operators who take cinematograph films of the enemy lines, these proving immensely useful to the French Staff. The photographers volunteer and must have nerves of steel and be willing to accept great risks The pilots fly their aeroplanes
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      The Salonika Base.
      209 3 Loodon, February 25.—A British Press correspondent at Salonika, dealing with the comments on the useleesnees and inactivy of the large forces there, expresses the opinion that if the enemy do not attack, the Allied War Council will not prohibit General Sarrail from taking tne offensive. This will
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      Turko-German Friction,
      94 3 London, February 25.—The “Tribuna’s” Athens correspondent says that the (fugitives from Constantinople state that the Turkish official world is keenly alarmed to learn that Kurdish chiefs are aiding the Russian advance. The Commander of the Turkish Caucasian Army, prior to the fall of Erzerum, sent a mission to
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      German Propaganda in Greece.
      36 3 London, February 21.—According to the Patris,” Btron Von Schenck, who has suddenly left Athens, has been summoned to Berlin to justify the expenditure of 3| millions marks on German propaganda in Greece.
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      German Taxes and Peace.
      41 3 London, February 21 —The Berliner Tageblatt says that proposals for new taxation amounting to 600 million marks were sent to the Federal Council on Saturday. Numerous petitions have been sent to the Reichstag in favour of peace.
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      Germany's Losses.
      37 3 London, February 22.—The Daily Telegraph’s Paris correspondent says all commanding officers on this front are agreed that the enemy's losses this year greatly exceed our*. The longer he continued the spasmodic attacks the b tter.
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      A Rising Airman.
      171 3 Paris, February 7.—A French communique reports: Our battleplane attacked and “downed” a German Dragon machine near Peronnel. This feat is due to the pilot of the battleplane, Sergeant Guymener, aged only 21 years. He obtained a pilot’s certificate in April and this is the fifth German aeroplane
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      Tale of "Frightfulness."
      152 3 London, February Bth.—Large parties of wounded British soldiers from Germany have arrived at Tilbury. Many lost limbs st Mons and Charleroi; some are in an advanced stage of tuberculosis. One had related an astounding story of German frightfulness. Two thousand Russian prisoners of war were taken to
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      Threats Against Swiss Factories.
      41 3 London, February 7th —According to an official wireless message several important mountain factories at Neuchatel (Switzerland) employing a hundred workers have received threats of being blown up if they continue to deliver certain supplies to the Allies.
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      The Loss of a Zeppelin.
      598 3 London, February 9,—Two warships searched the vicinity of the Zeppelin disaster but did not find the wreck. It is believed the craft has sunk. Denny, mate of the King Stephen, which sighted the LI9, states there was no chance of saving the Zeppelin. The task
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      The Midlands and Air Raids.
      106 3 London, February 10th.—There have been many public protests against the insufficient air protection being afforded the Midlands. Mayors and other prominent citizens insist upon the adoption of a more vigorous policy. The Home Office notifies that Lord French is pushing forward a system of warnings
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      Lord Rosebery Urges Reprisals.
      160 3 Lord Ros-bery in a letter to the Times advocates that Britain should initiate raids on German urban centres in reprisal for indiscriminate Zeppelin raids on unfortified towns in England. We, in the United Kingdom,” he said, have too long displayed a passive and excessive patience. To
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      Canadian Officer Sentenced to Death.
      44 3 London, February 9.—Lieutenant George Cordere has been sentenced to death for the murder of Sergeant Czanne near A’dershot. The victim of the tragedy was secretary of a canteen and had entrusted Cordere with the sum of £2BO sterling change.
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      The Ministry of the Air.
      114 3 London, February 6.—The Observer strongly advocates the appointment of Mr. Churchill to the position of Minister of Air Services, as the defences of the United Kingdom need his mental freshness and executive energy. It also takes up the demand made recently that Lord Fisher be
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      Mr. Lloyd George in France.
      102 3 London, February 10.—The Minister of Munitions, Mr. Lloyd George, recently paid an unexpected visit to a Welsh Battalion in France. Standing by the roadside with a General of the division the Minister took the salute. The Welshmen were delighted to recognise the little man in
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      Overseas Battalion of London Regiment.
      54 3 London, February 10th.—The War Office has sanctioned the raising of two overseas Battalions of London Regiment for men of the Dominions now in Britain. The Lord Mayor of London supports the scheme and has opened a fund to assist in equipment, appealing to the city
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      War Effects upon Churches.
      62 3 London, February 11,—The Baptist Union Handbook for 1916 shows a decline in church membership of 3,176, partly owing to the war. Many Anglican clergy training colleges have been closed for a similar reason. A movement is now on foot, at Dean Welldou’s instance, to enable the
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      The Metal Markets.
      118 3 London, February 9.—The English newspapers, discussing the present boom price of copper, attribute it chiefly to American operations. The Financial News remarking that the present price is the highest since the 1907 boom, says: While it is very distasteful for the Allies to have to pay such
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      British Money for Germany.
      79 3 London, February B.—The Amsterdam correspondent of the London Daily Chronicle states that tens of thousands of pounds of British money is regularly finding its way to Germany through Dutch firms, who are selling coupons of foreign bonds in London and making false declarations. Reuter’s correspondent states
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      New German National Anthem.
      67 3 Berne, February 9.—The German Emperor has composed words for a new German National Anthem, and has commanded Herr Richard Strauss, conductor of the Royal Opera House, Berlin, to compose music to suit it. The German people are gratified, for they resent the fact thab the existing
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      Accident at the Austrian Krupps.
      87 3 Amsterdam, February 10—Information received in Vienna confirms the reports that the great Austrian armament works ata Skodra have been blown up in addition to other enormous damage. The explosion was caused by a melanite bomb and was undoubtedly due to criminal intent. Over 400 factory
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    A HOPEFUL OUTLOOK.
    1088 4 The heated speech of Dr. Liebknecht in the Prussian Diet lifts the curtain for a momentary glimpse at the true state of affairs in Germany. As contrasted with the lying Wolff agency reports, intended for enemy and neutral consumption, we get an impression that the British blockade
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    THE MAILS.
    231 4 The outward mail on the Malta, is expected at daylight on Thursday. The outward mail steamer arrived at Port Said on Saturday morning. The Chamber of Commerce notify us that the mails which lefc Penang on the sth February were delivered in London yesterday. At the Straits Cinema
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1113 4 i Verdun has seen the Prussian* before, and the name counts for a great deal with our French Allies. They have waited long for the chance of turning the tables, and this i 9 what they are doing. The Prussian, the Bavarian,Saxon, and the rest are getting
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    SUMATRA JOTTINGS.
    268 4 [Specially Translated], A case which would gladden the heart of any lawyer briefed in it will come up f or trial in the Raad Van Justicie at Medan on May 9th when a former Collector of Belasting (Income Tax) at Arnhemia wi be charged with misappropriation of Goven*
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    TO-DAY’S TIN PRICES.
    34 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $90.40 per picul buyers, no sellers—an increase of $1 65. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £lB7 spot, and £lB7 three months.
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    The Rubber Market.
    27 4 London, March 6.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3 8 [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead i Co.,
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    20 4 The output of the Tronoh Mines, Ltd., from all sources for the month of February, was piculs 2,525.
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    PERAK TIN EXPORTS.
    34 4 The Perak tin exports for the month of February, 1916, excluding Upper Perak figures, were as follow Block Tin 2,721 piculs 94 katis Tin Ore 30,927 piculs 10 katis Duty ...$375,018.64.
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    CROPS.
    31 4 OUTPUTS FOR FEBRUARY. The following are additional rubber outputs for February Ayer Tawah lbs. 21,000 Henrietta K M S Laras (Sumatra) Nellmay 2,4 i Perak River Valley Sungei Matang 12,0*9
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    BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.
    46 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the o lowing list of further contribution 8 t 0 above Fund, forwarded to the Chartere Bank, Penang. Balance on March 3 $1,995 Mrs Tan Choo Lian Balance on March 6 $2,015.7 Amount previously acknowledged 2—. Total ...$24,232-3
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    ENEMY BAULKED.
    364 5 SOLID FRENCH LINES. the german losses. LIEBKNECHT’S DISCLOSURES. ZEPPELINS IN THE COUNTIES. Although the Germans make further claims to regard to captures of guns and prisoners, north and north-east of Verdun, the situation there is entirely satisfactory, two more days of German attacks having cost the enemy very
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  • France and Belgium.
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      VERDUN.
      938 5 [Hsutbr’s Telegram*.] NEW GERMAN CLAIMS. [Copyribht Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, March 6. Berlin communique claims the capture another guns, and 75 machine guns at er d° D > and 1,000 prisoners at Donau•nout, Germans Completely Held. Paris, March 6. semi-official report states that the saf n L^ore Verdun
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      A Hail of Shell.
      21 5 Pari?, March 4. It is estimated that the Germans are hurling 400,000 projectil s daily on Verdun.
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      THE ZEPPELIN RAID.
      786 5 EIGHT COUNTIES VISITED. London, March 6. An official announcement says it is believed three Zeppelins participated in las' night’s raid. They took various courses, and were apparently uncertain as to their bearings. The area visited inc’udei Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Ru land, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Essex, and Kent. About
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      PERSECUTION IN GERMANY.
      166 5 SOCIALIST’S DISCLOSURES. Amsterdam, March 6. In the Prussian Diet, Dr. Liebknecht, in a fierce ou*burst against the censorship, said any mention of trials of peace demonstrators and food-rioters was prohibited. The population were ignorant how these were growing. He denounced the atrocities by German troops in tbe
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      HINDENBURG SPEAKS OUT.
      519 5 Evidence of the dis res? among the wives and dependents of German soldiers and of the depressing effects on the m< n at the front of the sta'e of things at home is aLordrd by an appeal and a warning, addressed by Field Marshal von Hindenburg to
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      Pope and Peace.
      58 5 ANOTHER APPEAL Rome, March 6. The Pope, in a new appeal for peace, says he cannot witness in sil- nee Europe tearing itself to pieces. H's Holiness repeats his proposal that each belligerent declare its desires, but say* all should be ready to make sacrifices that would
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  • Turkey and the Near East
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      VENEZELOS AND CONSTANTINE.
      175 5 A RECONCILIATION. London, March 5. A Cairo telegram says, according to private information from Athens, M. Venezelos had several interviews with King Constantine, with whom he has become reconciled. A political crisis at Athens is considered imminent. Turkey Seeks Peace. Paris, March 6. The French official daily
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      Suez Canal Defences.
      72 5 PREPARED FOR ANYTHING. Cairo, March 6. Members of the Egyptian Assembly visited the Suez Canal defences and the great military camp. They admired the splendid dispositions and installations and returned with an ineffaceable impression of the solidity of the defences and the adequateness of the force?, should
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      THE TREACHEROUS ARAB.
      297 5 Bombay, February 18.—The Times of India writes as follows in a comment on Eye-Witnes?’s account of an attack by Arabs on a place near Nasiriyah We believe the attack occured some time ago and as the result was eminently gratifying to our forces, there seems to be
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      Trebizond Bombarded.
      27 5 Petrograd, March 5. Russian destroyers bombarded Trebizond on tbe Black Sea, and destroyed several vessels in the harbour. The Turkish batteries replied, without doing damage.
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  • Naval Operatings.
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      The Moewe.
      62 5 IRON CROSSES AWARDED. London, March 6. A Berlin telegram says Commander Count Dohna is on board the Moewe, which has 103 Indians among the captured sailors. Commander Dohna received the Iron Cross of the First Class, and the crew tbe Iron Cross of the Second Class. Commander Dohna
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      British Steamers Sunk:
      38 5 London, March 6. The British steamer Rothesay (2,007 tons, of Cardiff) was sunk. The Glasgow steamer, Masunda (4,952 tons) was tunk. All were saved. The British steamer Teutonian has been sunk. The crew were landed.
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      An Italian Loss.
      20 5 London, March 6. The Italian steamer Giava (2,6 )1 tons,, of Palermo) was sunk, not the Java.
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      German Ships Seized.
      16 5 London, March 6. Portugal has seized four German ste a mere in Madeira.
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      ENEMY VESSELS IN PORTUGUESE. PORTS.
      163 5 The following is a list of enemy vessels interned in Portuguese ports. Where nob otherwise mentioned the vessels are German. The figures are the tonnage. Lisbon -Achilles 943, Antares 2,512, Arkadia 1,781, Casablanca 1,650, Cheruskia 3,245, Electra 1,261, Energie 2,762, Enos 1,911, Euripos 2,763, Galata
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  • General News.
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      Seizures at Shanghai.
      61 5 GERMAN SHELLS IN A WELL. Shanghai, March 6. The French Concession Police discovered at the bottom of a well, on the premises of a German, eight cases of Hotchkiss shells of a size useful for arming merchantmen. This German was recently prominent in connection with the seizure
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      Pro-Germans Disgruntled.
      56 5 New York, March 6. The *pro-Germans are much discomfited by the Senate vote, especially a? a aimilar defeat is likely in the House of Representatives. The comment, summed up, is that the Senate has shown that the foreign affairs of the United States are still in the hands
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      New Loan in America.
      28 5 London, March 6. The Daily Telegraph correspondent in New York says arrangements have virtually been concluded for a new big. British loan in America.
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      Chief of French Naval Staff.
      18 5 Paris, March 5. Vice-Admiral Lebon has been appointed Chief of the Naval Staff.
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      Controlled Establishments.
      16 5 London, March 6. Mr. Lloyd George announces that there are now 3,052 controlled establishments.
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      Powder Factory Blown Up.
      22 5 Paris, March 5. 22 were killed and 66 injured by an explosion in a powder factory at Courneuve.
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      Paris Paper Suspended.
      17 5 Paris, March 6. M. Clemenceau’s newspaper I’Homme Enchaine has been suspended for a week*
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    LIEUTENANT APCAR'S ADVENTURES IN TRIPOLI.
    768 6 AN INDIAN OFFICER’S STORY. Captain Steele-Perkins, who has been engaged on war service for a short time and has just returned to Calcutta, has brought with him the latest news of Lieutenant T. S. Apcar (a brother of Mrs. Stephen Anthony) who was reported to
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    New Musketry Course.
    263 6 The 1916, musketry course, particulars of which were issued with musketry orders, is so very much easier than the 1914-15, course that marksmen should be as plentiful as blackberries, this ye*r, says the M.S.V.R. Magazine.” A very useful innovation is the introduction of the 300 yards range.
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    The New Threat.
    282 6 Oa the initiative of the clergy the F.M.S. has recently developed an interest iu the psychology of club life. That may provide a harmless enough topic of conversation but Penaag, we see from one of the local papers, says the Bangkok Times is taking the matter too
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    The Menace of The Hapsburg Dynasty.
    159 6 Paris, February 11—Professor Masaryk, formerly a member of the Austrian Parliament, but exiled at the outset of the war, has emphasised the necessity for wiping out the Hapsburg dynasty. If Germany was deprived of the Austro-Turkish support, the professor says, she would be too
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    COMING EVENTS.
    161 6 March 7. —Harmston’s Circus and Menagerie, Dato Kramat Gardens. 7.—“ The Scamps,” Bandmann Co., Town Hall, 9-15 p.m. 7. —Penang Chamber of Commerce, A. G. M. 3 p m. 7. —Concert and Dance, “B Company, Penang Volunteers Drill Hall, 8 p.m. B.—Penang Golf Club, Special General Meeting, 6-45
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    EXCHANGE.
    135 6 Penang, March 7, 1916. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 u 3 Credit ...2/4 7/8 h 3 Documentary ...2/4 29/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 it 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moulmein Demand Bank
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    WELD QUAY BRIBERY CASE.
    568 7 POLICEMEN HEAVILY FINED. The case «gainst the three policemen of the Central Station—(l) Slaymanshah, for receiving an illegal gratification of two cents from a bullock cart driver (2) Koh Ah Nooand (3) Pihee for obstructing a public servant, D.P.C. 519 in the execution of his duty
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    90 7 Wilhelm 11. To his dark minions under sea Flashed the Imperial decree Sink Everything 1 Spare naught Sink everything that floats Merchantmen, liners, fishing boats Sink ships on Mercy’s errand sped, Dye Christ’s jed cross a deeper red Sink Everything I Sink honour, faith, forb c arnance, ruth
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    28 7 London, February 22.—The Times military correspondent advocates the further use in eastern fields of Indian troops and the fighting races of the Crown Colonies.
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    177 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Trang, Brit., 73, William Pithie, March 7, Trang, gen, E. S. Co. Klang, Brit., 732 Fawcus, March 6, iS’pore, gen., A. G. Co. Pangkor, Brit., 94, Caswell, March 6, Bindings, gen., E. S. Co. Lai Sang, Brit., 2224, Mooney, March 6, C’cutta, gen., B. Co. Hong Wan
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    PRODUCE.
    143 7 Pbnang, March 7, 1916. 8; P. Tapioca $8.30 buyers. M. P. Tapioca $9.00 sellers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $41.00 sellers. Trang Pepper 533 sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $62 sales. Cloves $3l selie
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