Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 December 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-12-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 295 VOL. LXXIV. TUESDAY, 19th DECEMBER. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement711 1916-12-19 1 4J nODQDD□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ WANTED g g rubber consignments g for our bi-weekly auction g sales, and private sales. Cash Advances made. o g ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES, g GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. FIRE INSURANCE business. S ALLEN DENNYS Co., g 6 Beach Bt. and 7 Union711 words
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Advertisement78 1916-12-19 1 □nannoßaanonßnnnnnnwnEfDnß TX7HEN YOU ARE AWAY a V V on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malayan affairs, q Social, Commercial, Mining, g Planting, &c. This you can d« in no better way than by subscrib- ing to the Weekly Edition of the n Pinang Gazette,” published every78 words
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General News.
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Article178 1916-12-19 2 Rbu'ltrr’s Trrgrams.] SIR A. PEARSON’S APPEAL. London, December 18. Sir Arthur Pearson makes the following appeal to the Press of the world. It begins I request you to ask your readers to send a New Year’s gift to help the men blinded in the war. The[ Rbu'ltrr’s Trrgrams.] - 178 words
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390 1916-12-19 2 Sir Arthur Pearson writes in the course of a letter to the press:—A great many visitors to St. Dunstan’s, and others who have not been here, have been quite sceptical about a newly blinded man making good as a shorthand writer and typist. One wealthy man390 words
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Article85 1916-12-19 2 AID FROM BRITAIN. Rome, December 16. The Finance Minister, on the Budget, said list year’s deficit was 768,000,000 lire. He foresaw no great difficulties in providing for the forthcoming period for internal expenses, while 1 e was confident that the cordially-given support of rhe British Treasury would85 words
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Article51 1916-12-19 2 DRASTIC MEASURES FORECASTED. London, December 1 8. “Reynolds’ New-paper says in the event of anything like a concerted effort to oppose the drastic proposals which Mr. Lloyd George will submit to Parliament, the inner circle of the Premier’s supporters make no secret of the possibility of "an51 words
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Article42 1916-12-19 2 GOVERNMENT MEXSURES.’IT London, December 18. It is expected that Lord Devonport will shortly enforce a meatless day, probably Thursday, including private houses, sugar tickets, and the compulsory use of maize, oats, or barley, in addition to wheat,- in bread-making.42 words
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Article21 1916-12-19 2 Portugal 's Trouble Over. Madrid, December 18. Order has been; completely Restored in Portugal, where trains k are running normally. s21 words
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Article1278 1916-12-19 2 INSPECTION BY THE G.O.C. His Excellency Major-General D. H. Ridout, c.m.g the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Straits Settlements and F.M.S., during his short stay in Penang, inspected the Penang Volunteers and Cadets, on the Padang, yesterday evening, the number on parade being a record for the units.1,278 words
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Article379 1916-12-19 2 The preparations for the festive sevon at the stores of Messrs Pritchard anti Co., Ltd., in Beach Street and Union Street, are in keeping with the high standard which the th m has always sought to att un. Desthe war and the difficulties accompanyidj it, it is379 words
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Article122 1916-12-19 2 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. '1 o-day. Shakes CS ZO GQ Mining, Deebook 10/- 10/6 9/6 10/6 Ipoh Tin 14/- 16/- 14/- 15/siamese 55/- 57/6 52/6 55/Tongkah H. $13 A sl3s sl3| SlSJcum Rubber (Dollar). Balgownie... $4.95 $5122 words
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Article863 1916-12-19 2 necessity of advisory board A public meeting of the Hindus of Penang was held yesterdav evening at the Penang Hindu Sabha Hall. Almost al the leading Hindus were present, including Messrs. P K Nambyar, Advocate and Solicitor, (in the chair), T. S. Sithambarara Chettv, A. R863 words
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Article27 1916-12-19 2 London, December 19. General Haig reports that the British successfully entered trench» s south of Armeute-es last night, killing a number of the enemy.27 words
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Article41 1916-12-19 2 28 LIVES LOST. London, December 19. The Admiralty announces that th° empty west-bound British horse transport Russian was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean on December 14t'. Eleven of the crew and seventeen American muleteers were killed.41 words
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Article134 1916-12-19 2 Penang, Dkcember 19, 1916. S. P. Tapioca $9-50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $9.75 sellers. Gold leaf $64 40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) $l6 j buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $42 sellers. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $59 sales. Cloves $4O134 words
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Article131 1916-12-19 2 Pbnang, December 19, 1916. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bink). 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. 172j'j 3 days’sight Private 174 j Bombay Demand Bank 172| Moulmein Demand Bank 17131 words
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Article34 1916-12-19 2 Dec. 20 and 21. Penang Golf Club (Ladies) Spoon. Dec. 22.—Habrakol Syndicate Ltd., Statutory Meeting, 9 Beach Street noon. Jan. 2.—Penang Convent re-open. Penang Free School re-open. Jan. 15.—St. Xavier’s Institution re-open.34 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement225 1916-12-19 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED AT ONCE. P XPERT DISPENSER Must be ei perienced and accurate. Gojd salary to suitable man. Apply to The Dispensary (Penang) Ltd., 2, Bishop Street, Penang, FOR SALE, OVERLAND CAR, MODEL 75, Only run 5,200 miles and always driven by owner. With Khaki Covers and all spares.225 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous84 1916-12-19 2 EMPIRE THEATRE PHONE 628. The Premier Theatre of Penang. PENANG ROAD. TUES.. WED., „";J A VITAGRAPH MASTERPIECE THE WEB IN TWO PARTS. A powerful and original story, full of tense situations and finely acted and staged. OSCARS HEROIC A PAIR OF FRAUDS POSES Vitagraph Comedy, A screamingly funny Gaumont And84 words
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Article1436 1916-12-19 3 Magazine.” Death treads in pleasure’s foot steps round the world. When pleasure treads the path which reason shuns. Just over five years ago, my brother died on a small rubber plantation in one of the less known states. In point of fact he was murdered,.—“ Magazine.” - 1,436 words
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Article371 1916-12-19 3 THE INCREASES IN FARES. The Chief Secretary (Sir E L Brockman, K C M G) has issued the following statement It is believed to be a recognised principle that increased facilities and low rates increase the gross revenue from passenger traffic on railways. That has hitherto been the371 words
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Article1105 1916-12-19 3 INTERESTING REVELATIONS. The following article was published by the Providence Journal (Rhode Island), on October 24, and was widely reproduced throughout America. The Providence Journal has information obtained direct from German Embas y sources which conclusively settles the controversy as to the real season why the sub marine1,105 words
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Article525 1916-12-19 3 Following up the recent discussion on the use of alcohol in the tropics, the following reply has been sent to the Editor of the Review of Reviews Singapore, December 9, 1916. Madam, —Sir Harry Johnston, in replying to my letter in regard to his statement in525 words
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Advertisement539 1916-12-19 3 WANTED. STEADY and RELIABLE CLERKCONDUCTOR for estate io South Kedah, must hare experience of field and office work, checkrolls, etc. and speak English, Malay and Tamil. Apply promptly Box No. 336, c/o Pinang Gazette. 1336-20-12 WANTED. A VETERINARY INSPECTOR for Gorerament of Negri Sembilan; Indian qualification indispensable. Salary £l3O rising539 words
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Advertisement174 1916-12-19 3 MISERY AFTER MALARIA, The debility and depression following an attack of Malaria mean more than a fancied disorder. The condition is a form of neurasthenia or nervous exhaustion that usually develops after Malaria and its seriousness is recognised by all medical writers. Lowering of nervous tone, with increased irritability, is174 words
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Advertisement53 1916-12-19 3 ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in England) ESTABLISHED IN 1808. The undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at Penang and are prepared to accept Fire risks o every description. Enquiries as to rates and conditions will receive prompt attention. ISLAY KERR Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Great Britain).53 words
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Advertisement508 1916-12-19 3 SUNGEI BESI MINES LIMITED. A DIVIDEND of Is. per share, less Income Tax, has been declared payable in London on the 22nd December* 1916. Local Shareholders will be paid on the receipt of the list of registered shareholders from the London Office. G. W. SIMMS, General Manager. 1324—19 12 NOTIOE.508 words
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Article1033 1916-12-19 4 The statement that the German proposals for peace are primarily based on a recognition of the faet that a great military problem cannot be faced satisfactorily on empty stomachs may contain som° truth. Opinions have at various times been given regarding the state of Germany’s larder,1,033 words
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Article33 1916-12-19 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $87.45 per picul business done—a decrease of 30 cents. Tin is quoted in London to day at £lB3 spot, and £lB5 three months.33 words
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Article28 1916-12-19 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on December 18, received to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe Smoked Sheet [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]28 words
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Article63 1916-12-19 4 The homeward mail steamer Nankin is now expected to arrive here at 3 p.m. on Sunday, 24th instant, and to sail for Colombo, Bombay, and Europe at midnight, The Royal Mailsteamer Somali, having left Colombo, is expected to arrive here at 4 p.m. on 23rd inst. (Saturday) and63 words
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Article1551 1916-12-19 4 The Government, having decided to increase railway fares in Extortionate Malaya by 50 per cent, Railway Rates, affords through the medium of the Kuala Lumpur paper what purports to be an explanation of au act of extortion. This explanation, given by Sir Edward Brcckman, the Chief Secretary,1,551 words
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Article202 1916-12-19 4 COMPLETE LIST OF TAXES. \From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, December 18. The following is the complete list of extra taxes recommended by the F.M.S. War Taxation Committee. A surtax on tin ore and block tin if the price tin is under $BO ore 25 cents a202 words
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Advertisement176 1916-12-19 4 Luce’s JERSEY Zau de Cologne I The Eau-de-Cologne with a World-wide Reputation. s?"—J Hgept*: THE DISPENSARY (penang> Ltd., 2. BISHOP STREET. PENANG. Telephone 398. Tel. Address: CHEMOPTIST. I Fff > I n-ui rrrp., fin., njnfmaeg— MMeanJM—— rtham House Photographic Studio, NORTHAM WAD. PENANG. XMAS MAIL FOR THOSE AT HOME. SITTINGS176 words
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Advertisement80 1916-12-19 4 E. O. HOTEL. OWING to X’mas Eve falling on a Sunday, our usual X’MAS DINNER will be served on SATURDAY, the 23rd inst. WARTIME-PBICES AS USUAL. After Dinner the MISSES AILEEN and DORIS WOODS will appear in their famous Society Entertainment on the lines of an AMERICAN CABARET. This is80 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous64 1916-12-19 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 5.46 a.m. 0.14 a m. 7.44 p.m. 0 30 p.m. SUNSET AND SUNRISE. Sunrise. Sunset. Dec. 19th 6.25 a.m. 6 7 p.m. 20rh 6 25j a.m. 6.74 p.m. 21st 6.26 a.m. 6.8 pm. 22nd64 words
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Article223 1916-12-19 5 EVENTS IN RUMANIA. LATEST FROM GREECE. ENEMY’S FOOD PROBLEM. MR. HENDERSON AND PEACE. The French captures in the latest Verdun battle include 11,387 prisoners, and they have captured or destroyed 115 guns, 44 mine-throwers and 107 machine-guns. The enemy counter-attacked the new French line east of the Meuse,223 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration514 1916-12-19 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] A SIGNIFICANT VICTORY. London, December 18. A significant feature of the Verdun fighting was the apparent absence of German reserves. The accounts agree that the dispirited Germans were beaten before the start. They fought only with artillery and that wildly. Trenches were carried very easily.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 514 words
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Article803 1916-12-19 5 The forts of Verdun have played so glorious a part in the defence of that fortress that the theory of the complete uselessness of permanent fortifications prevalent at the moment of the first realisation of the power of modern heavy artillery certainly needs qualification, says a correspondent.803 words
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Article474 1916-12-19 5 The amount of enemy territory now in the occupation of the Allies is 2,775,300 square kilometres (1,071,000 square miles), while the Central Powers can only claim a total of 431,000 square kilometres (167,000 square miles) of territory belonging to the Allied Powers in their occupation. The474 words
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Article307 1916-12-19 5 Mr. Hale, a representative in German of the Hearst American syndicate, puts forward the story that the German authorities hope the world will accept about the operations at Verdun. He says that Vaux and Douaumont were voluntarily evacuated. These forts, he says, had only been regarded307 words
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Article27 1916-12-19 5 Loudon, December 18. The Hoose of Commons passed the Re-election of Ministers Bill, which does away with the necessity for re-election of M in inters.27 words
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Article232 1916-12-19 5 MR. A. HENDERSON’S SPEECH. London December 18. The Rt. Hon. Arthur Henderson, in a speech, said the peace-loving British people would welcome peace, but' it had to be remembered that the offer emanated from a power which infamously proposed in 1914 that we betray France and acquie232 words
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Article91 1916-12-19 5 REMARKABLE SHORTAGES. Amsterdam, December 18. The food shortage is the key to Germany’s peace-offer. Herr Batocki, 24 hours previously, told his auditors that the potato crop was only 20,000,000 ton», compared with 50,000,000 tons last year. The grain crop was 1,500,000 tons short of the estimate. The91 words
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Article308 1916-12-19 5 People are beginning to ask (writes a London correspondent) what is the standpoint of Hindenburg in the struggle beetwen the Chancellor and he party of reckless ruthlessness Two conflicting answers to that question are put forward. According to one of them Hindenburg is the Chancellor's308 words
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Article225 1916-12-19 5 Professor O. Stillisch, of the Berlin Humboldt Acadamy, has published a series of articles in which he discusses the question whether Germany is approaching the post-war trade boom which some prominent Berlin business men predicted a year or so ago. His answer is in225 words
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The Balkans.
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Article, Illustration326 1916-12-19 5 RUSSO-RUMANIAN CO OPERATION. Paris, December 18. Advices from Petrograd state that the enemy have had enormous losses iu Wallachia. The Rumanian armies were completely saved. At present they are on the other side of the Sereth, where they are reorganising. The Russians are holding their ground on all326 words
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Article134 1916-12-19 5 Berlin, Nov. 28.—The “Deutsche Ueberseedienst” reports According to the Berliner Lokalanzeiger,” the Rumanian Government has called a conference, in which it was suggested to destroy 'the oil-wells. The conference declined this, but decided to destroy the establishments connected with the oil-wells. The Astra Duma is in134 words
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Article224 1916-12-19 5 THE ALLIED POLICY. London, December 18. A telegram from Athens says the Allies demanded reparation for murdered soldiers in the shape of a salute to their flag, the re-establishment of the Allied control of the services, payment of an indemnity, and an amnesty for Venezelists. It is expected that224 words
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Article22 1916-12-19 5 WARRANT FOR ARREST. Athens, December 18. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of M. Venezelos for high treason.22 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article, Illustration45 1916-12-19 5 THE HAI-RIVER ADVANCE. London, December 18. General Maude extended hi? hold of the Hai river, and bombarded the Turkish positions with good results. Our cavalry discovered Turks constructing a bridge over the Tigri j six miles west of Kut-el-Amara. Our casualties have been inconsiderable»45 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article35 1916-12-19 5 NO LIVES LOSTAmsterdam, December 18. A Berlin message reports the torpedoing or the French troop-ship Magellan (6000 tons) with a thousand on board. A Marseilles telegram says all on board were rescued.35 words
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Article27 1916-12-19 5 London, December 18. The steamers Westminster (British)» Brask (Norwegian), Michailoutchoukoff (Danish), and Vala (Swedish), were sunk, also the sailing ships .biaiad and Constance Mary (British).27 words
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99 1916-12-19 5 Lisbon, Nov s.—lt is semi-officially stated that a Cabinet Council, at which the President of the Republic presided, it was recognised: that the activity of enemy submarines off tha coasts of Portugal was connected with disturbances which certain agitators were attempting to organise in99 words
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Article1334 1916-12-19 6 AMERICAN PRESS COMMENTS. The only possible solation of Greece's problem, in the opinion of Atlantis an influential Greek daily published in New York City lies in voluntary and hearty co operation with the Entente. Those who oppose this solution it declares are eimply kicking against the1,334 words
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Advertisement277 1916-12-19 6 X A Symbol of Endurance (REGD, TRADE MARK OF BRITISH AVON TYRES). THE “bigness” of British Avon Tyres is not measurable with inch-tape or metric rule. You need a speedometer, recording miles in thousands. (J Service, not size, is the acid-test for tyres. When you buy tyres, buy miles in277 words
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Advertisement645 1916-12-19 6 NEVEROTTE The Pinang Gazette Pr eBs WOOD PRESERVATIVE imited. efficiently and permanently protects soft IMOTIf'E" wood of all kinds from the ravages of white UU I ILrt.. ants, dry rot, marine borers and general decay. The enormous covering capacity of J n v j ew o f fo eavv npr645 words
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Article2504 1916-12-19 7 SPEECH DAY. Monday was prize day at the Penang Free School. The Hon. the Resident Coan oillor was received by a Guard of Honour of about 50 Scouts of the School Troop under Scoutmaster Cheeseman. The Re sident Councillor inspected the Scouts with the Headmaster and then2,504 words
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Article398 1916-12-19 7 THREE SHOP HOUSES DAMAGED. About half pise two this morning the Penang Municipal Fire’ Brigade received a call from Alarm. Box No. 202. and within two minutes Mr A W B Hamilton, the Superintendent, one engine and a tender arrived at the s?ene, premises No. 92, 90398 words
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CHINESE AFFAIRS.
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Article70 1916-12-19 7 Peking, December s,—Sun Yat Seo, has furnished a state nent giving the reasons for his demand of 28 lakhs of dollars. He «ays that 18 lakhs are required to repay loans from Chinese emigrants, 8 lakhs to repay loans by foreigners, 1| lakhs to repay loans70 words
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Article51 1916-12-19 7 Peking, December s.—Dr. Wu Tin Fang han a conference with the Governor of Chihli Province to-day and will open negotiations with the French Minister on Monday in regard to the dispute regarding the district of Loksaihai which the French desire as an extension to their settlement at51 words
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Article25 1916-12-19 7 Peking, December s.—There is great financial stringency in the Northern Provinces, owing to a shortage of silver. Gold is extraordinarily cheap.25 words
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Article89 1916-12-19 7 Peking, December 4. —Replying to a protest by the Freneh Minister against the assignment of wine and tobacco taxes as security for the American Loan, the Government explains that the American loan is secured by the revenue of the official sales of wine and tobacco, while the89 words
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Article66 1916-12-19 7 Peking, Dec s—The American Loan for China has been doubly subscribed in the United States. Another Loan of $25,000,000 is now being offered in Peking on the same security, i.e. wine and tobacco taxes. The Group Banks in their second protest against the American Loan inform the Government66 words
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Article44 1916-12-19 7 Peking, Dec. 4 —The Government has agreed to the request of the Military and Civil Governors of Canton not to suppress the present lotteries, but has instructed that they shall not be continued after the pay for the troops is available.44 words
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Article31 1916-12-19 7 Peking, Dec. 4, —Japan’s willingness to receive the decoration to be presented by the Chinese Minister is interpreted as meaning that Japan is changing her policy towards China.31 words
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Article25 1916-12-19 7 Peking, Dtc. 4.—The Vice-President, with the approval of the authorities in 13 provinces, has requested that the present Cabinet shall be maintained.25 words
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89 1916-12-19 7 Peking, Dec. 4.—lc is reported that the Japanese Government has modified its demands respecting the settlement of the Chingchatun incident, but adheres to the demand that it shall be allowed to establish a police station io Inner Mongolia in such places where Japanese subjects reside.89 words
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Article329 1916-12-19 7 Ten conferences have been held between the Japanese Minister in Peking and the Government relating to the Chencbiatung demands. According to a press report a definite conclusion is expected in the near future, says the Peking Gazette.” The Min Chi Pao” learns that the Japanese demand for police329 words
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Article83 1916-12-19 7 Chengtu, November 21.—The Governor has issued a proclamation stating that the term of the ten year agreement with Great Britain regarding the stoppage of the opium trade has expired and, therefore, the use and sale of opium mast entirely cease. It is reported that the officials at Yachow83 words
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Article314 1916-12-19 7 The 11 Temps publishes from a Swiss correspondent an account of a conversation with a Hungarian who had just arrived from Budapest. He said that Falkenhayn’s lucky thrust at Rumania had considerably toned down the anxiety which had been caused by Rumania’s intervention, and public opinion viewed314 words
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Article134 1916-12-19 7 London, December 18. The Foreign Office has granted Count Tarnowski, the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador at Washington, safe conduct to the United Stites Rev Donald J Ross and Mrs Ross, of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, have now taken up residence at The Mause, 292 Macalister R>ad, where all communications134 words
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Article111 1916-12-19 7 Penang, December 19, 1916. CtB. 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 Mutton—111 words
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Advertisement274 1916-12-19 7 NOW OPEN THE BODEGA HYGIENIC HAIR-DRESSING SALOONS. The only Toilet Rooms under European supervision. All materials sterilized and clean towels guaranteed by sealed paper bands. To meet the wishes of Patrons one room will be in charge of Japanese and the other of Indians. The Assistants have been procured from274 words
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Advertisement2859 1916-12-19 8 P. 0.-B. 1.-APCAR N. Y.Klfex K. P. M. MAIL AMD PASSENGER SERV.CES J,,,, ||,i| SC.Oi, C. U. j B PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. j CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAV. CO. LT| MAIL SERVICES. A J/ (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) Homeward (lor Europe), Outward (for China aad2,859 words
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