Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 November 1916

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 262 VOL. LXXIV. FRIDAY, !Oth NOVEMBER. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS
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    NIGERIAN ENEMY PROPERTY SALE.
    371 2 HEATED DEBATE IN COMMONS. [Rbutrr’b Telegram. I London, November 9. In the House of Commons, a lively debate took place on the Government’s refusal to confine to Britishers the impending sale of enemy properties in Nigeria, and to exclude neutrals. Mr. Leslie Scott, k.c., moved that
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    Australian Labour Troubles.
    65 2 Melbourne, November 9 If the strike lasts, every industry will be paralysed. Many thousand workers in the Commonwealth are idle. The cargo steamer service at Melbourne is disorganised and several big factories are closing. The railway men at Sydney refuse to handle coal. The miners at Brisbane
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    Indian Students’ Adviser.
    39 2 London, November 9. Mr. Chamberlain has appointed Dr. T. W. Arnold, Educational Adviser for Indian students, in succession to Mr. C. E. Mallet, who is retiring, at his own request, at the end of the year.
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    Hearst Papers Banned.
    24 2 Ottowa, November 9. The Canadian Government has excluded from circulation and denied facilities to all Hearst papers. Heavy penalties are provided.
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    Bavarian Prince Dies.
    18 2 Amsterdam, November 9. A Munich message says Prince Heinrich of Bavaria has died of wounds.
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    Singapore Rubber Auctions.
    152 2 [From Our Own Correspondent], Singapore, November 9. At Singapore Rubber Auctions, 733 tons were offered. The demand was good, and prices higher. Fine pale and ribbed smoked $146, unsmoked $134. Other grades was $6 up. The sale was unfinished. Assistant Commissioner of Police Wynne, of Klang, who
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    ST XAVIER’S PRIZE DAY.
    1096 2 CADETS AND BOY SCOUTS INSPECTED. The Hon Mr. A. T. Bryant, the Resident Councillor, inspected the Cadets and Boy Scouts of the St. Xavier’s Institution this forenoon, before presenting the prizes won during the year in the school. The list of prize-winners appeared in our issue
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    THE JAPANESE COMEDY AND MAGIC PARTY.
    139 2 The Empire Theatre had a very appreciative audience last night. Much cleverness and skill were displayed by the various artists and the performance was quite a success. The extensive programme of sixteen items was followed with lively interest from start to finish, and it
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    Distinction for Sarawak
    185 2 Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire has a church reputed by antiquarians to be the oldest complete Saxon church in the kingdom. Here, the other day, the first baptism for 800 years was performed. Until 1857 'his little chu’ch was entirely lost sight of. It had been hemmed in by
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    The Clergy.
    133 2 A Pension Scheme. A committee appointed by the Diocesan Association is sitting, trying to draw up a scheme for a pension or provident fund for the clergy and other Church workers in the Diocese. The committee consists of the Bishop, Mr John Greig, manager, Chartered Bank, Mr W
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    TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME.
    48 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 til! 7 this evening 1. Selection Samson and Delilah ...Saint Saens 2. Lancers Incognita ...Hewitt 3. Waltz The Children’s Carnival ...Ziehrer 4. Gavotte Pussy Cat ...Eilenberg 5. March The Mountaineer Bidgood
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    Penang Volunteer Rifle Club.
    35 2 Members are reminded of the Club shoots to be held To-morrow, 11th, 7 a.m. Ranges 200, 500 and 600, and on Monday, 13th, at 7 a.m. Range? 300, 600 and 800.
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      62 2 THE OFFICE MAN leads a sedentary life; his brain grows sluggish—so does his liver. His health suffers—so does his business. PINKETTES the tiny laxatives, gently stimulate the bowels, thus toning up the system and nerves which lead to sparkling good health. Do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial,
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      768 2 REMEMBER THE SCREENING DATE Monday, November 13th, 1916, Dr. GAR-EL-HAMA IV IN THE THRILLING DETECTIVE DRAMA The Great Jewel Robbery.” CHANGE OF PROGRAMME AT THE EMPIRE THEATRE PHONE 628. The Premier Theatre of Penang. PENANG ROAD. LAST THREE NIGHTS THE JAPANESE COMEDY and MAGIC PARTY OF 20 STAR ARTISTS 20
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    HEALTH OF THE COLONY.
    1354 3 RECORD DEATH AND BIRTH RATES. The Hon. Dr. W. Gilmore Ellis, Principal Civil Medical Officer, Straits Settlements, in his report for the year 1915, says: The population of the last Census (1911) was 711,951, and is estimated at 776,444 for 1915. The population of the Colony
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    War Loan Bonds
    129 3 Support of the Chinesb. An important meeting of leading Chinese residents was held at the Chinese Protectorate, Singapore. Those present comprised members of the Advisory Board, the committee of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the committee of the Straits Chinese British Association, and the Chinese bankers Mr.
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    Straits War Loan.
    107 3 Prospects, we are glad to hear, says the “S. T.” are very good for the Straits War Loan. By the Ordinance the Governor is authorised to raise any sum which he may think fit, and an impression that in the first instance, the issue would be six
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    WHEN THE WAR WILL END.
    1352 4 There is a strong desire for peace in Germany,” says the “New York World’s’» correspondent. He merely confirms what was generally known. But the statement is qualified by condiion’, on which the Germans still insist, that leave no ground for a belief in the approaching
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1467 4 Mr. Roosevelt has not been idle in the U. S. Presidential election Mr. Hushes and campaign, as may be Mr. Roosevelt, imagined of a man with his very decided views on Mr. Wilson and the reputation of the country. And, as Reuter states, he fired the last
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    The Mails
    152 4 The homeward mail closes at 7 pm, ou Saturday. Registration till noon the same day. Parcels intended for delivery in any part of the United Kingdom before Christmas and New Year’s Day should be posted in time for the Homeward P and 0 Mad due to leave Penang
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    TIN PRICES.
    41 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $B9 per picul, business done—an increase of 20 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £lB4 spot, and £lB5 10s three months. To-day’s quotation for copra is $8.60 per picul.
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    Tin Output.
    22 4 The output of tin ore from the Ngow property of the Siamese Tin Syndicate Limited, for October was 933 pikuls.
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    THE HOLIDAYS.
    26 4 The Reuter telegrams will be despatched to morrow to all subscribers of the Pinang G^z‘tte.” On Monday, the paper will be published at noon.
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      202 4 THE CRAG'HOTEL Special Rate for the Holidays. From Friday Evening, 10th Nov. TO Tuesday Morning, 14th Nov. $1829 BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW. ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA SADLIER KNIGHT Orchard Agents and Attorneys, LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. We plant and manage orchards for Absentee Clients, with graduated payments, and under Government Expert supervision, until
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    THE ARABIA.
    199 5 DOBRUDJA OFFENSIVE. ENEMY PROPERTY SALES. A PENSIONS MINISTER. THE AMERICAN ELECTION. It is announced that 198 passengers from the P. O. liner Arabia have been landed at Malta, where more are expected, and 84 at Port Said. Notwithstanding the fact that the weather was unfavorable, the pas engers
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  • France and Belgium.
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      BIG GUNS ACTIVE.
      104 5 [Reuter’s Telegram GERMAN INFANTRY’S REQUEST. Paris, November 9 There have been great reciprocal artillery actions on the Somme. Nervous German infantry asked for many barrages before going forward. A German attack at Sailiisel was driven back, after brief hand to-hand fighting. Calm prevails elsewhere. Gas Attack. London,
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      BIG BATTLE PREPARING.
      435 5 London, Oct. 2.—The Daily Telegraph learns from the front that a terrible battle, entailing heavy losses, must inevitably be fought out in the neighbourhood of Mont Quantin and Peronne, where the Germans occupy extremely strong positions. But after the fall of the original three lines of defence,
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      Germany and Peace.
      201 5 THE QUESTION OF BELGIUM. London, November 9. The New York World’s” correspondent, who has returned from Germany, gives a long story of Germany’s aims in the war. He says there is a strong desire for peace in Germany, but no belief that it is near. It is
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      Australian Politics.
      105 5 COALITION IN N. S. WALES. Sydney, November 9. It is understood the formation of a Coalition Government in New South Wales has been arranged. Mr. Duraok, leader of the new Labour Party, moved a vote of censure on the Government in the House of Assembly. Mr. Holman in
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      Double Income Tax.
      54 5 London, November 8. The Times states that at the private meeting of the Australian merchants in the City, yesterday, it was decided to act, in conjunction with the Association, to protest against the duplication of income tax within the Empire, in convening a meeting to submit the
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      Minister of Pensions.
      36 5 MR. ARTHUR HENDERSON. London. November 9. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith announced that Mr. Arthur Henderson would be the new Pen-ions Minis'er. The Premier said pensions legislation would shortly be introduced.
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      Antwerp Deportations.
      26 5 Amsterdam, November 9. The Telegraaf states that the Germans deported 5,000 from Antwerp. Many attempted to escape and were arrested. A few reached Holland.
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      The Duke of Connaught
      22 5 Pans, November 9. President Poincare gave a luncheon in honour of H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught
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      Lord Lucas Missing.
      20 5 London, November 9. The ex-Cabinet Lord Lucas, who is an airman at the front, is reported missing.
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      Cotton Trade Wages.
      23 5 London, November 8. The Master Cotton Spinners of Lancashire have refused the Cardroom Workers’ application for an advance in wages.
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  • The Balkans.
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      THE DOBRUDJA.
      128 5 ALLIED ADVANCE. London, November 9. A Rumanian communique reports a furious bombardment in the Prahova valley. We repulsed an infantry attack. We advanced south in the Dobrudja. Enemy seaplanes attacked Salina. One machine was felled, and the aviators captured. Enemy Attacks Defeated. Petrograd, November 9. The Rumanians repulsed
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      Venezelos and the King.
      158 5 QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT. London, November 8. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lynch suggested, in view of the dangers of delay, that the Allies should recognise M. Venezelos immediately. Mr. Asquith replied that the Allies are fully alive to the dangers, and were constantly consulting on
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      Greece and Germany.
      70 5 IMPLICATING CORRESPONDENCE. Athens, November 9. The Patris publishes part of the correspondence seized by the Allies in the house of a Gounarist Deputy, M Kallimasiotis, ex-Chairman of the Piraeus Harbour Commission, who is believed to have coaled the Goeben and Breslau, enabling them to reach the Dardanelles,
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  • Italy’s Campaign.
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      Bad Weather on the Carso.
      99 5 ITALIANS CAPTURE MORE GUNS. London November 9. An Italian official communique says the weather is hindering operations. Three other howitzers were discovered on the Carso battlefield, bringing the total captured to twenty guns. Italo-French Air Attacks. Rome, November 9. A naval communique says Italian and
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  • Naval Operations.
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      THE ARABIA.
      324 5 CARING FOR PASSENGERS. London, November 9. The naval authorities pay a tribute to the discipline on the Arabia, enabling the rescue to be carried out. It is believed that some passengers have arrived at Malta and others are expected at Marseilles very soon. Further batches are arriving in
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      More Submarine Victims.
      127 5 London, November 8. The sinking is reported of the British steamer Seatonia and three trawlers. British Vessels Sunk. London, November 9. The British steamers Sunniside and Suffolk Coast were sunk. Four of the Sunniside’s crew are missing. The British steamer Sheldrake was sunk. Norwegian Vessels Sunk: London,
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      TON FOR TON.
      205 5 Mr. Arthur Pollen, wri’ing in Land and, Water in mail week, on the submarine menace, says It does astonish me that neutrals do not seem to see in the position which Germany has created, something far more menscing to them than to us. There is not the
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    P. & O. Dividend.
    52 5 P. O. Dividend. London, November 9. The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company’s dividend on deferred stock for the past six months is 6 per cent, together with bonus of 6 per cent, making a total distribution of 18 per cent for the year. Both dividend and bonus are free
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  • General News.
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      The U.S. Election.
      342 5 A CLOSE FIGHT. New York, November 9. The Democratic National Chairman ha telegraphed to every State aud County Democratic Chairman: Wilson re-elected. Our opponents are desperate. You must personally see ballot boxes guarded, have count perfected, and leave nothing undone to safeguard this victory.” Latest Figures. New
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      PRESIDENT WILSON’S SPEECH.
      342 5 New York, October 6.—President Wilson speaking at Omaha yesterday, said It is very important that the statesmen of the world should understand America’s position. America has kept apart from the world conflict, not because she is indifferent, not because she is not interested, but because she wants
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      THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE.
      301 5 Personally, Mr Hughes is a quiet man of high character and few enthusiasms. He is so strangely like the President in his record and his outlook on life that some disgruntled Republican has declared that he is merely a bearded Wilson—the one the son of a strong
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      Poland.
      61 5 ENEMY SEEK POLISH RECRUITS. London, November 9. A Vienna telegram says the Austrian and German Military Governors of Poland have issued a proclamation appea'ing for recruits for a Polish Army against Russia. “Independence” Proclaimed, A Polish newspaper states that the ceremony of the proclamation of independence” of Poland at
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      Russia’s Food Supplies.
      27 5 Petrograd, November 9. A great conference will shortly be held of the Governors and officials of the Ministry cf the Interior, on food supplies.
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      Food Prices Legislation.
      32 5 London, November 9. Replying to Sir J. B. Lonsdale and Sir J. D. Rees, Mr. Runciman said be hoped to introduce a bill, dealing with food prices, next week.
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      British Tonnage Transferred.
      49 5 London, November 9. Mr. E. G. Pretyman, Under-Secretary, Board of Trade, stages that since the war began 253 British vessels, of a tonnage of 477,855, have b°en transferred to neutrals, of which 344,053 tons were sold before Government control became operative on February 12 th, 1915.
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      The Suez Route.
      38 5 Amsterdam, November 9. The Nieuws Van Den Dag says the service between Rotterdam and Java will again be conducted via the Su* z Canal. The first steamer, the Kavi, will leave Rotterdam on November 17th.
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      Bechstein’s Sold.
      29 5 London, November 9. The enemy business of Bechstein’s, the pianomakers, including their extensive West End premises, Concert Hall, and stock was sold by auction and realised £56,500.
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      Sanatogen Acquired.
      17 5 London, November 9. Lord Rhondda and a group have privately acquired the enemy concern Sanatogen.
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      Enemy Peers.
      34 5 London, November 9. In the House of Common*, in reply to Mr. Lynch, Mr. Asquith stated that a bill dealing with enemy peers would shortly be introduced in the House of Lords.
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      China’s Foreign Minister.
      19 5 Peking, November 9. Wu Ting Fang, ex-minister to the United States has been appointed Foreign Minister.
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      Defence of India Act Case.
      106 5 A FRUITLESS APPEAL. London, Novtmber 9. Oo the ground that the case is outside its jurisdiction the Privy Council refused the petitions of Buda Singh, Narajan Singh and Palla Singh for leave to appeal against the sentences passed upon them in Burma, under the Defence
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  • Obituary
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    16 5 Obituary. London, November 9. The jockey, Danny Maher, has died in a Nursing Home in London.
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    AFTER-WAR TRADE.
    715 6 S. T.” The results of the Economic Conference of the Allies have been forwarded to our Government, which is asked to take counsel with leading men and bodies of men and to advise the Imperial Government as to public opinion. The matter is one of great local importance
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    Selangor Turf Club
    159 6 A Successful Yeah. The general meeting of the Selangor Turf Club will be held at the Selangor Club on Saturday, among the business being to consider the question of holding a race meeting in February, 1917, and if approved to consider and pass the draft programme. The
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    MERSING-MERAN COLLISION.
    389 6 S.F.P. MARINE COURT INQUIRY. In the Marine Court, Singapore, on Wednesday with Mr Deputy W Langham-Carter (President), assisted by Lieut Bennet, bur Master Attendant, and Captains E F Stovell and J G Follett, members of the Singapore Pilot Board, as Assessors, and Mr W Dinsmore prosecuting for the
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    Federal Council.
    146 6 Next Week’s Meeting. The following are the arrangements for themeeting of the Federal Council in Kuala Lumpur next week Tuesday, 14th Nevember, 1916 A Guard of Honefur of 50 men, with the State Band, will be in readiness at the Government Offices (main entrance) at 10-15 a.m. At
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    Zeppelin Raiders’ Mistake
    58 6 Flushing, October 5.—A party of Germans, who were recently interned in England and who are now going home, called at the German Consulate here yesterday, and’protested that the Zeppelins which raided England recently bombed two German Camps, thereby placing their countrymen in great danger, although there were
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    809 7 Capt. Steen, of the steamer Providence, with Mrs Steen will be leaving for home shortly. Dr F Dent is returning to Singapore by ’the P and O. Novara, which is due here about the 25 'h inst. We regret to hear of the death of the Lady
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    ALLIES AND GREECE.
    1194 7 POSITION OF THE KING. The following telegram was received in London from Dr. Dillon on September 6, but was withheld from publication in view of the political situation in Greece. A union of contrast productive of astouding surprises remains the staple of Balkan politics, even during the
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    Freight to Europe.
    138 7 The Colombo Homeward Conference has addressed the following circular to shippers through its local secretary, Mr P Fowke The steamer lines constituting the Colombo Homeward Conference hereby give notice that, on instructions received from the London Secretaries, the rates of freight on all cargo to the United
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    Rubber Crops.
    112 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for October Ayer Kuning 6,751 Alor Pongsu 22,171 Brieh Rubber 11,229 Merbau Rubber 10,628 North Perak 1,950 Sepang Valley ~0 Tebrau 99,156 Temerloh 5,752 The Hon. Mr. A. N. Kenion is expected to preside at a meeting of Indians and Ceylons Tamils
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    COMING EVENTS.
    124 7 Nov. 11.—F.M.S. Chamber of Mines —Mr. A. C. Perkin’s Paper on Tin Dredging, Ipoh Club, 9 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12. —Sungei Patani Our Day in Aid Red Cross Fund. Nov, 11 and 13.—Bank Holiday. Nov. 11.—P. V. R. C. Club Handicap Shoot 7 a. m. Nov. 13.—P.L.
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    SHIPPING.
    29 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. CLEARANCES. To-day. Jin Ho for Asahan. Pin Seng for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Pungah for Batu Bahra. Hebe Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson.
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    Where to Stay.
    18 7 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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  • WAR ITEMS.
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      The Empire’s Future.
      258 7 London, Oct, 6.—The Daily Mail published this morning a symposium of the views of oversea representatives on the Empire after the war. Lord Sydenham said he believed an Imperial Cabinet, responsible to a representative Senate, for dealing with foreign affairs, defences, trade, and inter-migration was essential in
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      Poison Gas to Replace Men.
      55 7 London, Oct 24.—A Rome message states that owing to rapid reduction of their reserves the Germans are largely increasing the manufacture of poison gas, flamenwerfer and machine-guns, hoping thus to maintain the Russian front with but few troops during the winter and set free divisions
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      Allies’ Artillery Superiority.
      77 7 Referring to the superiority of British artillery on the Somme the correspondent of the Morning Post states that not fewer than sixty German batteries totalling 200 guns were completely destroyed by our fire. This figure takes no account, of course, of captures. In contrast with the accuracy
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      The Moewe’s Captain.
      33 7 Airsterdam, Oct. B—Count Von Dcon, who was captain of the German raider, Moewe, has been killed by a shell in France. He commanded a battalion of the 35. h Infantry.
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      Bucharest Air Raid.
      27 7 Petrograd, Oct. B—A German aviator when bombing Bucharest recently killed an American subject. The American Minister has communicated with bis Government on the matter.
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      A German Delusion.
      56 7 Berne, Oct. B—Colonel Zablonsky, writing about the Zeppelin raids, explains that they so frequently take place on Saturdays and Sundays owing to the German theory that England’s indulgence in the weekend holiday is so general that young airmen entrusted with the defence of London leave their posts
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      The Kaiser’s Vanity.
      45 7 Amsterdam, Oct. B.—An illustrated paper in Dresden recently published the latest portrait of the Kaiser, who is looking tired and aged, almost an invalid. Publication was stopped and the police are searching for copies, which are selling secretly at 10 marks each.
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      The Canadians.
      47 7 London, October 6.—During the recent fighting east and north of Courcelette the Canadian cavalry for the first time participated. Canadian patrols penetrated enemy territory for a distance of from 2,000 to 2,500 yards in different directions and the Canadian lines were advanced by 1,000 yards.
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    PENANG ASSIZES.
    356 7 ALLEGED MURDER The Assizes were resumed in the Supreme Court, this morning, when Veloo, a Tamil coconut tree climber, was charged with the murder of his wife Karpayee on the 27th October, at Balik Pulau Hill Road. The Solicitor-General, Mr. R. D. Acton, conducted the case for the
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    KULIM AND THE RED CROSS
    131 7 A Kulim correspondent says An enthusiastic organisation of a Boria Party in aid of the above fund has been formed by the members of the Malay Staff of the various Government offices at Kulim. This voluntary expression of their loyalty to the Throne and person
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    “OUR DAY” RED CROSS FUND.
    124 7 The following further donations have been received from the Chartered Bank Balance on Nov. 6 $57,197*11 Collection at Pulau Tikus Church $35.70, Red Cross Box No 125, $1.33, H G Scott $5OO, E D Hawthorn $25. K A Hassan Mydin $27.50, A Bet by O
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    104 7 The local «gents advise that the Managing Directors of the P. &O. S. N. Co. telegraph that the Admiralty advise definitely that all passengers on board the above vessel were saved and are proceeding either to Malta or Port Said. The Officers and crew were also saved,
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    367 7 OFFICIAL MINUTES. Minutes of a special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 24th October, 1916. Present Messrs. W. Peel (President), P. T. Allen, A. F. Goodrich, F. Duxbury, and Lim Eow Hong. Absent:—Messrs. Qnah Beng Kee, and Yeoh Guan Seok. I. The minutes of the
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    44 7 For Per Close. Saturday. Ediand Langsa Kalmoa 10 a.m. Singapore China and Japan Shirala noon Port Swettenham and Singapore Ipoh noon Ceylon, Australasia, x India, Aden, Mauri- I Nore 7 p.m. tius, Egypt and > Reg. up to noon Europe, I Parcels noon etc.
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    128 7 Penang, November 10, 1916. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 3/16 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moulmein Demand Bank 173| 3 days'sight
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