Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 December 1916

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 292 VOL. LXXIV. FRIDAY, 15th DECEMBER, 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      1047 1 □□□□□ooooooDonnnoonDnaDnnnon WANTED n •g rubber consignments for our bi-weekly auction D sales, and private sales, g D Cash Advances made. n ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. g g GOODS for forwarding to any g part of the world. n g FIKE INSURANCE business. g S ALLEN DENNYS Co., g 6 Beach
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      80 1 ■nnflnQDinnDDDinnnDnQgnt<nng g IX THEN YOU ARE AWAY g g VV on leave you want to keep n in touch with Malayan affairs, g Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can de g in no better way than by subscrib- a ing to the Weekly Edition of the g Pinang
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    1610 2 Mr. Ng Seng Sooi of Messrs. Seng Heng and Co. leaves for Singapore to-monow by the Ipoh. Mr J. W. Gillman, superintendent of the Bokit Singeh division of Garing Estate, is acting as manager in place of Mr. H. C. Butler, who is still ill. Dr von
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    THE LATEST DIVIDENDS.
    39 2 LONDON RUBBER WIRE. (P. G. Special Cable.) London, December 13. The following dividends are announced Linggi (Interim) 30 per cent. Kepong (Interim) 15 Anglo-Malay (Interim) 20 Langat River (Interim) 5 Rembia (Final) 12| Krubong (Final) 15
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    PENANG RUBBER AUCTION.
    76 2 Messrs. Alien Dennys <fc Co. advise us that at their 241st auction sale of rubber the undermentioned prices were realised. Smokedribbedsheet $145 to $152 plain 136 143 No. 2 smoked sheet 138 144 Unsmoked sheet 129 130 No. 2 unsmoked sheet 121 125 Crepe fine pale thin
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    RUBBER CROPS.
    26 2 The following is an additional rubber output for October: Punggor 5,463 The following is an additional rubber output for November Bukit Katil lbs 10,292
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER REPORT.
    160 2 Messrs Guthrie Co. Ltd., in their report dated Singapore, 13th December, says:— There was a very poor demand at the auction held to-day and of a total of 960 tons catalogued for sale only 181 tons changed hands Bidding throughout was very slow and owing to the
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    Tin Outputs.
    48 2 The record of Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., for the half month ended 10th December, was as follows :—No 1 Dredge, hours run 284 cubic yards treated 50,000; No 2 Dredge, hours run 291; cubic yards treated 46,000 total piculs 553 realised on sale $30,090 00
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    The Customs Duties Enactment.
    71 2 For the period from the 15th to 21st December, 1916, inclusive, the value of the highest g»ade of rubber is fixed at three shillings halfpenny per lb, and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance
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    PENANG SOLDIERS ILLNESS.
    224 2 We regret to learn that the Lady Superior of the Penang Convent has received the .following telegram regarding Gunner L. V. Hart, a former member cf B Company, Penang Volunteers Hart, care Sister Superior, Penang. Regret 1705 Gunner L. Hart, Volunteer Artillery Battery, dangerously ill, Mesopotamia, 2nd
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    GERMAN LOSSES.
    601 2 A TERRIBLE DEATH ROLL. Now that I have been in England fo r some weeks it is easy, mixing with people here as freely as I did in Germany, to compare the comparative losses of any particular class of society here and in Germany says a Times correspondent
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    “HERE’S FUN."
    477 2 There was a full theatre, including Hi a Excellency the Governor and Evelyn Young with a party from Government House, including the Hon the Colonial Secretary, Mr. F. Seton James at the performance of “Here’s Fun” in Singapore for the benefit of the Officers’ Families’ Fund. It should
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      21 2 RUBBER STAMPS. 'pHE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps.
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      172 2 1 Say Emphatically Tisa Sciatica, that most excruciating ol ma a :'ies can be cured 1 Little’S Oriental Balm cure! me, after fi*’ yiar, misery, “It will cure yea. That voice» the sentimeufa of one grated patient. Tiiou aods of others are ready to j >iit in the choru» of
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      126 2 empire' THEATRE PHONE 628. The Premier Theatre of Penang. PENANG ROAD. 15 fri., sat., sdn. The Greatest and Most Sensational War Drama ever produced. THREE REELS HERO THREE REELS Real War Real Fights OF THE DARDANELLES Produced by permission of the Minister for Defence and with the wholehearted co-operation of
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    RUMANIAN PICTURES.
    1270 3 THE PEASANTRY OF A LITTLEKNOWN LAND. Queen Matie cf Rumania, whose article on her country we [publish below, has been indefatigable in her care for wounded soldiers, visiting daily several hospitals, and works at the Palace Hospital in Bukarest, where the ground-floor, containing the State rooms, has been
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    Confiscatory Legislation.
    357 3 The Position of Minrs. Commenting on the effect of war taxation Common Sense says Now comes the war and the war taxation. A mine is not a farm or a factory. If you tax its income ycu are a’so taxing its capital,, A mine with ten years to
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      1141 3 ENGLISH LADY would like few young I jg* pupils in Penang, Kindergarten taught also Rudiments of Music if desired. DLANJA FERRY will be closed for Apply No. 333, c/o Pinang Gazette. traffic from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from iqnl6-12 3rd December, 1916, to 15th December, 101 1916. WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
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      47 3 A Clear Head a hearty appetite, sound sleep and good digestion are sure to follow an occasional dose of PINKETTES the tiny laxatives. Gentle as nature. Do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. Ic, Singapore.
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      1187 3 E EST TK FALMOUTH HOUSE (Incorporated in England). On the Sea front. NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF OPTION BEARER Board Residence. CERTIFICATES. Tennis. Terms moderate. FOR the convenience of Holders of MRS. TRENGOVE. Option Bearer Certificates in the Far East we have been authorised to accept on I I fT behalf
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    BIRTH.
    18 4 Dumblkton.—On December 12, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. T. E Dumbleton, a son.
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    MARRIAGE.
    16 4 Arathoon-Mabtin —On December 12, at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, Arathcon Carapiet Arathoon to Amelia Martin.
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    IN RUMANIA.
    1290 4 The telegrams regarding the situation in Rumania make it clear that the enemy have already forced back the Rumanians and Russians in Wallachia far enough to give Marshal von Mackensen possession of a line across Rumania from north of Constantza to the bend of the northern frontier, east
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1808 4 Sir Edward Carson, who now holds such an important post in the new Sir Edward Ministry, some time ago gave Carson. wbat we may call a warning to the people of England to be vigilant and ready, if they did not want to see war and peace
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      42 4 THE CRAG HOTEL PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Laundry on the Premises. Telegrams: “Crag,” Penang Hills. Pinang Gazette Co. Ltd.’s TELEPHONES. E Printing Works Manager and Cashier's Office 498 Managing Editor 477 2 Editor's Residence 221 "■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a*
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    ENEMY’S PROPOSALS
    190 5 reply by m. briand. FRENCH CHAMBER’S RESOLUTION. RUMANIAN OPERATIONS. BRITAIN S INCREASING ARMY. Jl.e enemy have made new progress in Wallachia, the latest activity recorded, in the region of Buzeu, 55 miles northeast of Bukhares u being of the nature of opposition by the rearguards of the Rumanians
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  • France and Belgium.
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      THE FRENCH FRONT.
      112 5 [R«otrr’b TeLKORAM. PRISONERS TAKEN. Paris, December 14. There has been vigorous enemy artillery firing in the Biaches, La Maisonette and Barleux sectors. A coup di main against a salient north of Four-de-Pari?, in the Argonne, enabled us to destroy mir e works and capture prisoners. British Bombardments.
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      HUNS AND BRITISH PRISONERS.
      345 5 The most interesting speech in the debate in the Reichstag on the treatment of war prisoners was made by the Socialist member Herr Cohn, who, according to the Vorwaerts,” said:— From social, humane, and political considerations all nations should endeavour to treat prisoners well. There is
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      French Premier’s Statement
      296 5 THE PEACE PROPOSALS. Pari*, December 14. M. Briand, to the Deputies, outlined the reorganisation and the formation of the War Committee with extended powers. The Premier said Without exaggerated optimism we more than ever entertain the conviction and certainty of victory. It is true valiant Rumania has
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      GERMAN PROPAGANDA IN FRANCE.
      413 5 The Outlook (New York). Like the German propaganda in America —hidden and insidious —there is also a German propaganda in France —of which, fortunately, the French are very much aware It takes many forms. There is the simple one of sheets of paper passed under the
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      THE WRONG DONE TO BELGIUM.
      27 5 Paris, Bec«mber I.—The deportations from Belgium fbonttuue. At present there are 30 000 employed in war factories i n of international Jaw,
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      THE PEACE PROPOSALS.
      305 5 GERMAN PRESS VIEW. Amsterdam, December 14. The Frankfurter Zeitung has a remarkable article, in a tone of studied moderation, endeavouring to persuade the Entente to accept the peace offer. The newspaper say?, although they have not yet known Germany’s peace proposals, they will be found moderate, and
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      War Expenditure.
      81 5 MR. BONAR LAW’S ASSURANCE London, December 14. In the House of Common’, Mr Bonar Law said the total war expenditure of Great Britain was £3,852,000,000. He bdieved we should be able to maintain the present rate long enough to ensure that financial causes would not prevent victory (Cheers-)
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      British Reserves.
      25 5 AN ADDITIONAL MILLION. London, December 14. A Supplemental y Estimate provides for an additional 1,00U,C00 men for the Army, making the total 5,000,000.
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      The Premier.
      64 5 London, December 13. Mr. Lloyd George presided at a meeting of the War Cabinet, bus he is still suffering from a chill. His voice is particularly affected, and he has been ordered complete rest for a day or two. Ministers Exempt from Re-election. London, December 14. A bill
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      “WE WANT A HAMMER.”
      172 5 A year ago Mr. Sarolea. the editor of Everyman expressed the opinion that the strict adherence to the practices and methods of Parliamentary Government which make for success and prosperity in times of peace, is fatal in times of war. Personally, I have no doubt that
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  • The Balkans.
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      EASTERN WALLACHIA.
      109 5 BATTLE N.E. OF BUCHAREST. London, December 14. A Russian communique says the enemy, on December 13th, continued their attacks in the direction of Buzeu. Our cavalry and infantry came into contact with the enemy west and south-west of Buzeu, and fought a stubborn battle. The communique does not
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      Russians and Rumanians.
      71 5 AN UNBROKEN FRONT. London, December 14. It appears that the Rumanians and Russians still have an unbroken front, and have made effective local rallies for the purpose of checking tbe pursuit but Marshal von Mackensen’s two armies are pressing on the vanguard, 70 miles from Galatz and
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      Serbia and Monastir.
      120 5 CONGRATULATIONS FROM KING AND TSAR. London, D, cember 13. The King, on the occasion of the capture of Monastir, cordially congratulated the Serbian commander and the valiant Serbian army, struggling shoulder to shoulder with the Albe?. Tbe Czar a similar me°sage. He said he was persuaded their
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      SERBIAN ARMY’S FINE WORK.
      623 5 A correspondent writing from Salonika on Oct 15, says.—During the past few months the Serbian army in Macedonia has splendidly justified its great reputation. Already during the second half of July, it had entered into action along the most difficult sector of the Allied front for
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      AN AMAZING STORY.
      146 5 The Morning Post,” reverting to the blunders of our diplomacy at Athens, gives publicity to a remarkable story. Briefly, it is alleged that in the spring of 1915, King Constantine was ready to co-opt rare with Serbia in a joint attack on Bulgaria, whose attitude was then
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      Venezelists’ Seizure.
      24 5 Syra, December 14. Venezelist troops landed at Sermopolis and nnn> xed Syra, and the remainder of tbe Cyclodas will be shortly annexed.
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      New Russian Foreign Minister.
      17 5 London, December 14 M. Pokrowski,Comptroller of the Empire, has been appointed Foreign Minister.
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    CONDITIONS IN GERMANY.
    307 5 The revelations in The Times of internal conditions of the Central Powers are being closely followed in Zurich by tbe commerical community, who are in close touch in Germany. It is agreed that Mr. Curtin’s observations are most accurate. Food supplies in Berlin have deteriorated even from
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  • Naval Operations.
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      Caledonia's Captain.
      46 5 MR. BONAR LAW’S STATEMENT. London, December 14. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law announced that the Government waa taking such action as was thought necessary in the case of Captain Blaikie of the Caledonia, who is now a prisoner of the Germans.
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      Floating Mines in the Atlantic.
      27 5 Ferrol, December 14. A Dutch steamer reports having passed an oil-tank steamer in flames and saw four floating mines in the Atlantic,
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    Austrian Government Resigns.
    61 5 Amsterdam, December 14. A Vienna message says the Austrian Government has resigned. Dr. von Ab xander Spitzmueller is forming a cabinet. Causes of Resignation. Amsterdam, December 14. A telegram from Vienna states that the Ministry’s resignation was due partly to theopposition of a number of German Deputies,
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    A HARBOUR MYSTERY.
    302 5 DEAD BODY FOUND GAGGED ANI> STRAPPED. A Coroner’s enquiry was held yesterday afternoon by Mr 8 H Langston, in the Second Court, Penang, into the circumstances attending the death of a male adult, whose body was found floating in the harbtur on the morning of tbe Bth
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    Liquidator’s Suit.
    105 5 JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. (From Ou* Own Correspondent). Singapore, December 15. In the suit by Mr. Lowther Kemp, liquidator of the Deutsche Asiatische Bank against Mr. R. T. R id, liquidators of Hug and Company, the Chief Justice (Sir John S. Buckuill) gave judgment yesterday at great length, owing
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    TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME.
    48 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 till 7 this evening 1. Selection Mansdnielle ...Aaber 2 Two Step The Jolly Negroes ...Volstedt 3. Waltz Gold Rain Waldteufel 4. Galop Cl ar the Road Thiere 5. March Doner Ziehrer
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    Penang Golf Club.
    37 5 The final in the Sydney Cup between Mr. G. A. Carmichael (1) and Mr. M. M. Stewart (24) played yesterday resulted in a win for the latter by two up and one to play.
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    PORTUGUESE PORT BOMBARDED.
    39 5 Paris, December s.—Madeira A German submarine penetrated the port of Funchal, and sank the French gunboat Surprise, and two others vessels. It then fled, after bombardmg tbe town. There were upwards of thirty vi o’*» ims.
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  • Obituary
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    14 5 Obitury. MR. COMYNS CARR. London December 14. The dramatist, Mr. Comyna Carr, ia dead.
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    WHO WILLED THE WAR?
    1086 6 THE KAISER’S SANITY. It was pointed out recently that one of the fundamental difficulties which was experienced in diplomatic relations with Germany before the war consisted in the im possibility of knowing who was pulling the German diplomatic strings—the German Emperor, the Kaiser, or the military
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    INDIA’S PART IN THE WAR
    640 6 LORD WILLINGDON’S REPLY TO CRITICS Bombay, December 2.—Speaking at the annual meeting of the Women’s Branch of the Bombay Presidency War and Relief Fund at the Town Hal] His Excellency the Governor dealt severely with certain criticisms relating to the consignments of comforts to units
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    Japan And The War.
    344 6 Vraconsr Motono’s Statement. Tokio, November 19.—‘Japan’s tributions to the cause of the Allies t U been as much in her own interest as i n *l® interest of those countries she has aidp/ She had to declare war on Germany, a would have been compelled to
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    Where to Stay.
    24 6 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny mede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PREANGER, JAVA Grand Hotel.
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    IN MESOPOTAMIA.
    1416 7 more comfortable conditions. Eye-witness,” writing on October 15, from Mesopotamia, says The cold weather is O n u?, and it is comforting to think that we shall not be too hot again until next year. At the moment of writing the climate is almost perfect, the air dry
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    Mrs. Asquith's Views on Mr. Asquith.
    567 7 Mrs. Asquith 's Views on Mr. Asquith. Diary Notes of an 1892 Drawing-Room Talk. Mr?. Asquith describes, in the Strand Magazine," what, one supposes, was her first meeting with her husband, the Prime Minister. The article consists of extracts from a diary kept in the year 1892, when she was
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    THE PROPHECY OF MAYENCE.
    648 7 REMARKABE PREDICTIONS. Whence comes the so-called Mayence Prophecy and when was it made? Noone knows. It takes its name from the town of Mayence, where it was preserved in a monastery founded by Ste. Hildegrade but it cannot well ba considered as a forgery after the
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    BELGIAN CHILDREN'S DAY.
    154 7 Mrs John Mitchell has received the following letter of acknowledgment and thanks from the Queen of the Belgians. Grand Quartier de I’Armee Beige. Belgian Children’s D/y. Dear Mrs. John Mitchell, —By order of the Queen I beg to thank you for the new gift of money collected
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    THE MAILS
    75 7 The homeward mail closes at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Registration till 6 p.m to-morrow. Letters posted at Dato Kramat and E. O Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in the pillar-boxes before 9 a.m. on Sunday will be in time. Letters, etc., may be posts d at the Head Office
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    GERMANY AS IT IS TO-DAY.
    732 7 Mr. Herbert Bayard Swope, City Editor of tbe “New York World” has been travelling about in Europe fcr several months. Here are some of his notes The ingenuity of the German industrialist is not confined exclusively to benefiting the populace. Sometimes he seeks to benefit
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    SHIPPING.
    104 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. CLEARANCES. To-day. Trara for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Pin Seng for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hebe for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Pangkor for Bindings Sitiawan and Bagan Datoh. s-Jacob for Singapore, and China. Flying Dragon for Port Weld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per
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    LOG BOOK.
    727 7 The steamer Standard is expected here to-morrow morning from Rangoon. The Jin Ho, from Ttl ik Anson, brought 936 bags of tin ore for tbe Eastern Smelting Coy. The Norwegian steamer Providenec, from Rangoon, is due here on Sunday, with a large cargo of rice. The K P.
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    COMING EVENTS.
    55 7 Dec. 16 and 17. —Penang Golf Club Monthly Medal (Men). Dec. 17. —P- V. R C. Shoot 7am Dec. 18 —P. V. Annual Inspection by G.O.C. Esplanade 4.30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21. Penang Golf Club (Ladies) Spoon. Dec. 22.—Habrakol Synctycate Ltd., Statutory Meeting, 9 Beach Street noon.
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    In Wallachia.
    107 7 London, Nov. 27.—Tbe Daily Telegraph’s Rome correspondent siys that the Rumanians in Western Wallachia were all saved, except the battalions now fighting as independent bands. A Rome wireless message quoting a telegram from Petrograd says that the Rumanians operating on tbe extreme left saved themselves after destroying millions
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    RAILWAY FARES RAISED
    76 7 A supplement to the F.M.S. Government Gazette” announces the following increased railway fares (a) Passenger fares bv train— First class 7| cents per mile Second class 4| Third class 3 (b) Passenger fares by launch between Johore Bahru and Woodlands— First class 15 cents Second class 12
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    EXCHANGE.
    126 7 Penang, December 15, 1916. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). Lone on Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 29/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 15’16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 173} 3 days’sight Private 175} Bombay Demand Bank 173} Moulmein Demand Bank 172} 3 days’sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    121 7 Penang, December 15, 1916. S. P. Tapioca $9.50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $9.75 sellers. Gold leaf $64 40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $42 sellers. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $59 sales. Cloves $4O sellers.
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    MARKET PRICES.
    120 7 Penang, December 15, 1916. Ct 3. Soup per catty 16 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 40 Tongue 50 Feet 25 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 18 Feet 22 Tongue 32
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