Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 April 1917

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    21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. 3F < No. 88. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, 16th APRIL, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    THE GERMAN BLOCKADE.
    981 2 ESTIMATE OF BRITISH LOSSES. On the Liverpool landing-stage I overheard a man ask, What will be our reply to the new submarine menace says a special correspondent. The rejoinder was a sweep of the arm towards the river and the docks and the words, quietly spoken, This
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    RUSSIA’S NEW PORT.
    785 2 IMPRESSIONS OF MR. STEPHEN GRAHAM. A review of “Russia in 1916.” By Stephen Graham says After his long journey in Russia last year Mr. Graham landed at Aberdeen, and caught the train to London by half a minute. This set him wondering at a contrast. For in
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  • WAR NEWS.
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      AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
      143 3 AMERICA’S ARMED MERCHANTMEN. President’s Order Washington, March 10.—After bearing Mr. Thomas W. Gregory, Attorney-Gene-ra], and Mr. Robert Lansing, Secretary of State, express their formal opinions on the question, President Wilson ordered Mr. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, to arm American merchant ships. The Cabinet solidly
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      How Arming of Ships Will be Carried out.
      412 3 New York, March 10.—The President’s decision to arm merchant ships, although it was expected, has brought the enthusiasm of the patriots and the fury of the pacifists to their climax. A thrill of joy runs through real America this morning,” says the
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      Treat U Boats as Pirates.
      344 3 Washington, March 13. —The memorandum handed yesterday by Mr Robert Lansing, Secretary of State, to Mr Josephus Daniel 0 Secretary of the Navy, c ucerning the arming of merchant ships, contains the following clauses 1. German submarines acting according to the declarations of January 31,
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      American Ports Now Open To Armed Ships of Allies.
      64 3 Washington, April 13.—The official notification of the arming of merchantships is all the more important since this decision cancels previous ones come to with regard to armed vessels belonging to the belligerent Powers. Hencefoith all the armed ships in the service
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      Mr Gerrard, Dogged by Spies.
      149 3 New York, March 13.—The New York Herald’s special correspondent in Havana cables that Mr James W. Gerard is being trailed by German spies, evidently intent o i stealing the important documents he is carrying to Washington or else to prevent his reaching the national capital
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      Hun Munitions Enabled Huerta to Defy America.
      182 3 London, March 13—A Washington despatch to the Daily News says that proof has been found that Germany supplied the ammunition and arms which killed American marines at Vera Cruz and American regulars on the border during the United States intervention against General Huerta.
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      Bernstorff’s Admissions
      186 3 Petit Parisien.’’ Zurich, March 13. Interviewed on board the VIII. by a correspondent of the Humburger Fremdenblatt," Count von Bernstorf! stated that the document relating to the plot to unite Mexico and Japan in a war on the United States and which fell into the bands of the
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      America’s Vast Wooden Fleet,
      586 3 New York, March 12.—A huge American fleet of wooden slips will be one of the first outcomes of a declaration of war between the United States and Germany. Shipbuilders from the Atlantic, Pacific, Great Lakes and Gulf ports are already arriving in Washington in response to
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      German Plot To Destroy Navy Yard, in U.S.
      153 3 London March 13.—The arrest of several men in Philadelphia, on a smuggling charge, says a New York despatch to the Daily News,” has led to the discovery of a German plot to attempt the destraction of League Island Navy Yard There are
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      A Mystery Trunk.
      397 3 London, March 13.—A mystery which may have developments as important as those which followed the seizure of papers belonging to Von Papen, the German Military Attache who was expelled from America last year., is now engaging the attention of the British Foreign Office, says the Daily Express
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      Suggestions for Settling Irish Problem.
      248 3 London, March 10—The Irish Nationalists, seeking a reasm for the Prime Minister’s want of sympathy with their point of view, find it in the influence upon him of his Unionist colleagues, and they dwell on the fact that throughout the debate on Wednesday he sat
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      Lord Robert Cecil Admires Mr. Redmonds Patriotism.
      184 3 London, March 10.—Lord Robert Cecil, speaking at Southampton, paid a warm tribute to the patriotism of Mr Redmond. He said, referring to the incident in the House of Commons, on Wednesday night: I was a bitter opponent of Mr Redmond in politics, but
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      Fox Hunting In War Time.
      83 3 London, March 10.—Mr. Kellaway, replying to Mr. W. Thorne in the House of Commons, said the Ministry of Munitions had power to prohibit race meetings and foxhunting where it was likely they would interfere with the transport of munitions and supplies. Mr. Thorne Why not
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      Germany to be Without Beer.
      68 3 The 11 Berliner Tageblatt states that North Germany will probably soon be completely without beer. The brewers have reeeived no barley since the middle of February, the reason being that all barley has been requisitioned by the authorities for food. The brewers’ present stocks of
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      Italian Armed Ships Foil Pirates.
      218 3 Rome March 11.—Admiral Corsi, Minis'er of Marine, spoke at length in the Chamber yesterday regarding German submarine piracy. In the course of bis speech he made public some reassuring facts regarding the defensive measures which have been taken. He remarked particularly the excellent results which
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      Wilde’s Victory.
      85 3 London, March 13 —By his victory over Private George Clark at the National Sporting Club last night, that great little boxer Jimmy" Wilde, won Lord Lonsdale’s championship (flyweight) belt for the third time. The trophy, therefore, becomes his permanent property. After the contest, in which Clark was badly
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      Food Control in Petrograd
      316 3 London, March 13.—A despatch to the Morning Post from Petrograd, dealing with the food rioing there, says: The authorities had taken every precaution to keep the strikers away from the centre of the city. The trams were stopped and troops were posted at the bridges and
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      The Gerlach Espionage Affair.
      192 3 Rome, March 10.—What has come to be known as the Von Gerlach espionage affair, to which reference was made recently in the Italian Chamber, is causing a great sensation here as new details come to light. Many further arrests have been made. It has been ascertained
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      Socialist Warns Prussians.
      239 3 London, March 10 According to despatches from Dutch and Swiss sources, it is believed that the violent debates on the food crisis which marked the sitting in the Prussian Landtag will have as their sequel important changes in the Prussian Ministry. For some days it has been
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    Dr. & Mrs. JAMIESON’S DEPARTURE.
    760 3 Dr. Mrs. JAMIESON’S DEPARTURE. FAREWELL PARTY. Dr. and Mrs, Jamieson, after a lengthy association with Penang, are leaving to-day for Home. A teaparty was given by Mr. S. M. Aiiffin at the E. tfc O. Hotel in honour of the departure of Dr. and Mrs. Jamieson. Among others present were
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  • Naval Operations.
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      HOSPITAL SHIPS LOST.
      492 4 ONE ATTACKED WITHOUT WARNING. London, April 13 The Admiralty reports that the hospital ship Gloucester Castle (7,999 tons) was torpedoed without warning in Mid Channel, on the night of March 30/31. All the wounded were saved. A Berlin official report of Wednesday proclaims that the vessel was
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      Brazil Seizes Interned Ships.
      142 4 MERCHANTMEN TO BE ARMED. Rio de Janeiro, April 14, The Government has ordered the seizure of all German vessels in Brazilian waters as a precautionary measure. It is officially announced that it has been decided to arm all Brazilian merchantmen sailing to the danger z me.
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      AMERICA’S NAVY.
      231 4 ATLANTIC PATROL. Washington, April 14. As a result of a conference of naval authorities, it is understood the first step of the American Navy will be to patrol the Atlantic and Caribbean. The U. S. Navy will ultimately probably relieve the Allies of patrolling the north and south
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      Bolivia Breaks with Germany.
      14 4 La Paze, April 14. Bolivia has severed relations with Germany.
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      Explosions in America.
      133 4 DISASTER AT MUNITION FACTORY London, April 13. A Chester (Pennsylvania) telegram reports that two explosions occurred at the Eddystone ammunition factory. It is estimated that 175 were killed, and several hundreds injured. The force of the explosion scattered shells in every direction. The first explosion occurred in
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  • General News.
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      British Coal for Spain.
      55 4 FOR ORE AND ORANGES. London, April 14 Reuter is informed that Britain has agreed to supply Spain with 150,000 tons of coal monthly, while Spain has agreed to export to England as much ore as is required and part of the orange crop, and to allow
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      Britain’s Food Supply.
      59 4 London, April 14. A memorandum by the Board of Agriculture states that diminished importation and military requirements will reduce the feeding stuffs of the country in the coming year by 1,500,000 tons. Simultaneously the numbers of live stock will be unprecedentedly large, therefore rationing of feeding stuffs
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      Importance of Home-Grown Food.
      58 4 PREMIER’S APPEAL. London, April 15. At a conference of the Norfolk War Agricultural Committees at Norwich, a letter from Mr. Lloyd George was read, appealing to the workers on the land to give the utmost help in food-growing, as we may have to feed the Army
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      P. & O. Interim Dividend.
      32 4 P. O. Interim Dividend. London, April 15. The P. O. S. N. Co., Ltd., is paying an interim dividend on deferred shares at the rate of 12 per cent, tax of free.
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  • STOP PRESS.
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      THE FRENCH FRONT.
      294 4 AERIAL ACTIVITY. London, April 16, A French communique says North and south of the Oise night reconnaissances everywhere found enemy trenches occupied. We brought back prisoners. East of Maison de Champagne our reconnaissances penetrated German trenches which we found utterly wrecked by our fire. We brought back
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    Professor Moulton.
    29 4 London, April 15. Professor James Hope Moulton, a prominent Wesleyan, has died from exposure after the sinking of a ship on which he was returning from India.
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    Rations in Germany.
    25 4 London, April 14. Bread rations in Germany have been reduced by a quarter, but the meat and potato rations have been increased.
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    The Kaiser’s Health.
    20 4 Amsterdam, Apri 14. A Berlin official report says the rumours that the Kaiser is ill are unfounded.
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    Hungarian Suffrage.
    40 4 CLAMOUR IN PARLIAMENT. Amsterdam, April 14 A Budapest message says after repeated suspensions of the sitting of the Hungarian Chamber, owing to continuous clamour by the Opposition for universal secret suffrage, a Royal letter was read adjourning Parliament.
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    Austria's War Minister.
    18 4 Amsterdam, April 14. A Vienna message says General Steinstaetten has been appointed Minister for War.
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    South Africa's Gift.
    56 4 TRIBUTE TO THE NAVY. Cape Town, April 15. At the South African Party Congress the Hon. Mr. Malan, Minister of Mines announced that the Union Government had decided to grant the Imperial Government £1,000,000 in recognition of the protection afforded by the Navy, under which exports from
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    Dominion Delegates at Windsor.
    50 4 London, April 15. Sir Robert Borden, General Smuts, Sir Edward Morris and Mr. Massey spent the week-end with their Majesties the King and Queen at Windsor. The Archbishop of Cork was invited to meet them It is understood other Dominion statesmen will be similarly entertained later.
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    China and the Germans.
    32 4 Peking, April 1 4. The Government has prohibited navigation of inland waters in China by vessels under the German flag, and has withdrawn the licenses of German pilots.
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    P.C.C. Tennis Tournament.
    54 4 The following tie baa been fi Xed Wednesday:— Championship—(Final) E H R J Saunders (4) unfini-hed. A Government Gazette Extraord: notifies that the importation of c fruits into the United Kingdom ing fruit from British Colonies is forbid?' but it is intended to grant licenses un per
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    MARKET PRICES.
    176 4 Penang, April 16, 1917 Beef—di, Soup per catty ij Roast 24 Steaks 2 Stew or Curry Meat jg Rump Steak Ox Tail each 49 Tongue 50 Feet 25 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 35 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 38 Mutton— per
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      321 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Dr. Mrs. T. H. Jamieson. P. P. 0. Two Safes. Apply No. 87, c/o Pinang Gazette. NOTICE. The man power advisory COMMITTEE Penang, will hold their next meeting in the Governor’s Office, on the 25*h April, 1917, at noon. 2. All applications should be sent to the Chairman
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      19 4 Coming Shortly! BOSTOCK’S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS. THE WORLD’S GREATEST WONDER SHOW. W. H. TREHERNE, Advance Manager, E. O. HOTEL.
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    MALAY PENINSULA AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.
    2748 5 annual general meeting. The sixteenth annual general meeting of the members of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Saturday. Mr. William Duncan, the President, presided, and the others present svere Messrs A. R Morgan, J. W. Kennedy, R.
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    432 5 Messrs. Baker Morgan and Co. Kuala Lumpur report under date 14 April 3 p.m. The interval between the 6th and the 10th of the month marked the Easter Holidays and the market which had closed strong and quite active reopened with similar strength but quieter. As the
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    SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT.
    386 5 In their *Singapore share circular dated April 12, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state The Easter holidays made rather a short week, but business in local rubbers continues on a moderate scale and there is generally a harder tone apparent with movements mainly in fivour of holders. Some
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    EXCHANGE.
    128 5 Penang, April 16, 1917 (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bink*. London 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. 164 3 days' sight Private 169 Bombay Demand Bank „164 Moulmein Demand Bank 163 o 3 days'
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    BIRTH.
    14 6 Ansley-Young—At Klang, on the 12fch inst., to Dr. and Mrs. Ansley-Young, a daughter.
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    TOWARDS BIGGER EVENTS.
    935 6 There cannot now be any doubt that the battle in the Arras area initiated the spring offensive of the British forces on the western front. It is apparent that the operations which commenced on Monday last are designed to exert relentless pressure which may to something much
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    TIN PRICES.
    33 6 To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $101.50 per picul, busine-s done. Tm was quoted in London on Saturday April 14, at £217 5s spot, and £217 10s three months.
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    Tin Output.
    21 6 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging (No Liability) for the week ending 14th inst., was 26 tons.
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    The Rubber Market.
    168 6 The following was the rubber quotation in London on April 13, received today Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3s Smoked Sheet 3s j|d [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.] Rabies exists in the District of Jasin, Malacca. The silver market is steady, says a Reuter message of April
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1735 6 Evidence accumulates almost from day to day to show beyond the The Prussian possibility of doubt that Spirit. the Huns of the U boats, and the worst elements in the German armies who are guilty of the atrocities and acts of unrestrain sd violence and brutality which
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      40 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 9.02 a.m. 1.19 a.m. 8.21 p.m. 2.07 p.m. To MORROW. 9 46 a.m. 2.51 a m. 9 25 p.m. 3.33 p.m.
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    LENS ENTERED.
    201 7 BRITISH CLOSE TO SAINT QUENTIN. COUNTER-ATTACKS DEFEATED. ADVANCE IN MESOPOTAMIA The British troops have entered the important industrial town of Lens, a centre of coal mining, and farther south have reached points two to three miles east of Virny Ridge, an advance being made over the whole line
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  • France and Belgium.
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      OFFENSIVE EXTENDED.
      1593 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams]. IMPORTANT BRITISH SUCCESSES. London, April 13. Field Marshal Haig reports We extended the operations northwards to day, east and north of Vimy ridge. We pressed back the enemy over our whole front from north of the Scarpe River to south of Loos. We seized the villages
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      BRITISH ENTER LENS.
      307 7 A SPLENDID TRIUMPH. London, April 15. “Lloyd’s News” correspondent at the British Headquarters, wiring on Sunday, says the British patrols entered Lens Though the enemy were still in machinegun redoubts at some places, they were only rearguards, for the main body had retreated. This splendid triumph was
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      SHAMELESS DEEDS.
      420 7 APPALLING STORIES. London, April 14. Special stories of shameless and cruel Hunnism are multiplying. Reuter’s correspondent at the French Headquarters gives numerous instances during the occupation of the recently liberated territory. In one town alone 80 girls of the superior class were kidnapped for alleged industrial and agricultural
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      GERMAN LOSSES, 4,197,281.
      61 7 The German Government issues the following list of casualties in the army for the month of January: Killed, 18,811: wounded, 41,924; missing, 12,162; total, 72,897. The total admitted losses of the German army since the beginning of hostilities, which, of course, is far below the actual losses,
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      Royal Flying Corps.
      52 7 KING AS COLONEL-IN-CHIEF. London, April 14. As a mark of admiration for the splendid work of the Naval and Military Wings of the Air Service, especially the wonderful achievements in the recent operations in France and elsewhere, H. M. the King has become Colonel-in-Ohief of the Royal
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      Australia and Vimy Ridge.
      25 7 CONGRATULATIONS TO CANADIANS. Melbourne, April 15. The Commonwealth Government cabled congratulations to the Canadians on their great victory at Vimy Ridge.
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      The Crown Prince.
      26 7 Amsterdam, April 14. A Berlin telegram says the Crown Prince has resumed command of the central group of Armies on the Western front.
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  • Russia.
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      RUSSIAN SITUATION.
      461 7 WORKMEN AND SOLDIERS SUPPORT GOVERNMENT. Petrograd, April 14. The meeting of the Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Committee adopted by 325 votes to 55, a resolution endorsing the Provisional Government’s proclamation, which it considers an important step towards the realisation of democratic principles in foreign policy, and declaring that official
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  • The Balkans.
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      MACEDONIA.
      95 7 ENEMY ATTACKS. London, April 14. A Macedonian report says an enemy counter-attack in the direction of Tirnova, west of Monastir, failed. Bands of Comitadjis, supported by Austrian troops, attempted offensive at Koritza and were repulsed. British aeroplanes successfully attacked the aerodrome at Irama. German Report. London, April 14. A
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      KAISER’S "PLACE IN THE SUN" A VANISHED HOPE.
      295 7 Since the end of the Rumanian campaign there has been nothing of importance in Europe. However, a great deal of importance has happened in Asia. The culmination has been the capture of Bagdad by the British. The German Mittel Europa has a
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  • Turkey and the Near East.
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      MESOPOTAMIA.
      108 7 BRITISH SUCCESSES. Lindon, April 14. A Mesopotamia official report says General Maude, on April 10th, withdrawing his advanced detachments to the right bank of the Diala, drew the bulk of tbe enemy forces on this flank towards Deltawa. We marched towards the Diala and attacked on April 11th in
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    RECENT FIGHTING IN MESOPOTAMIA.
    1385 8 A CAVALRYMAN’S ACCOUNT. The following account by an Indian Army Cavalry Officer of recent fighting in Mesopotamia is taken from the Times of India In the vicinity of Hai, he says, we made several raids against hostile Arab centres. We destroyed Gussabs Fort and spent five
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    Bucket-Dredging.
    348 8 Laj ge Cash Capital Required. Mr H D Griffiths writes in the “Mining Magazine’ A dredging company has from the outset to provide a much larger cash capital than would be required for an open-cast mine, and has to pay almost as much (and in tbe case of Government
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    978 9 Mr N S Lindon is appointed an assistant Superintendent of Police, Singapore. Dr T D Kennedy, who is a captain in the R A M L is returning to Singapore. Mr A S Mackie, of Messrs Neill and Bell, Kuala Lumpur, is leaving for home to join
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    Imperial Indian Relief Fund.
    576 9 Mr. Pat. Zilwa (Kuala Lumpur), Hon. Secretary of the above fund, has received the following letter from the Private Secretary to H. E. the Viceroy I have received the Bank draft for Rs 10,556 7 9 which you have kindly sent as a further contribution from
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    BREACH OF TRUST.
    253 9 SERVANT CONVICTED. Aliasami, a goldsmith, a former workman of Mr. D. C. de Costa, goldsmith, Northam Road, Penang, came up before Mr. S. H. Langston in the Second Court, Penang, charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of 21 mayams, 3 sagas suasa, and 11 mayams
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    BLASCHECK AND AUSTIN.
    205 9 AT EMPIRE THEATRE. Everybody should make a point of booking their seats for to-morrow evening at the Empire Theatre, when those two popular entertainers from the Queen’s Hall, London, are to give a final performance before leaving this part of the world. It is seldom that in
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    PENANG VOLUNTEERS.
    163 9 The P V and Cadets were engaged in field operations on Saturday afternoon. The general idea was that information had been received that the enemy consisting of“C” Company and Cadets, (each man representing two) has ee'zed Jelutong Police Station and were making preparations to attack the town. The
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    62 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To day. nu 0D 00 OD Shares. s’® M m M co Rubber (Dollar). Jeram K. $2.20 $2.25 $2.15 $2.25 cum M. Pinda s2j $2.60 $2.55 $2.65 Punggor 80c 85c 82|c 85c United
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    Rubber Crops.
    26 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for March Alor Pongsu lbs. 17,107 Ayer Kuning 4,700 Brieh 9,234 Merbau 7,066 North Perak 2,512 Temerloh 8,900
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    SPRING FASHIONS.
    517 9 PARIS DECIDES AGAINST FANCY DRESS. The secret of the new spring and summer fashions is out. Almost since the age of beads and woad it has been the custom each year to release it in Paris on or about February 16 for weeks previously the world waits gasping,
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    India’s War Loan Lottery.
    79 9 BISHOP OF SINGAPORE’S ADVICE. [From Our Cwn Correspondent,] Singapore, April 16. The Bishop of Singapore, in Singapore Cathedral, on Sunday evening, expressed regret that the Government of India had sanctioned a War Loan Lottery. He urged his hearers not only not to take part in the
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    The Income Tax.
    40 9 [Front Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 16. A good deal of expert criticism is being concentrated on the income tax, on the point of taxation of partners’ profits, which is declared to be unfair in its incidence.
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    TO-NIGHT'S BAND PROGRAMME.
    46 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. 1. Overture Zampa ...Herald 2. Two Step Mumblin Moss ...Thurban 3. Selection Bocaccio ...Supe 4. Waltz Santiago ...Corbin 5. March La Pere la Victoire Ganne
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    THE MAILS.
    15 9 The homeward mail closes on Wednesday at 10 a.m.; registration till 9 a.m.
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    COMING EVENTS.
    52 9 April 20.—Smoking Concert, Drill Hall, 9.15 p.m. April 21. —Kuala Sidim Rubber Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, noon. April 25.—Birthday of Yang di Per Tuan (Government Holiday in Negri Sembilan.) May 28.—Whit Monday. Gevemment Holiday. June 3.—Birthday of the King Emperor. June 4.—Government Holiday (for
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      18 9 FOR SALE. Rubber machinery and fitTINGS. For particulars apply Box No. 81, c/o Pinang Gazette. 418 —u c
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      202 9 f Lighting Set. 6 Volts. Brass Finished. Complete, Consisting of: 2 Head Lights, 2 Side Lights, I Tail Lamp 1 Switch Board, 1 3-Celi Springlass Accumulator Specially for the Tropics. And all necessary Y Cables and Fittings. Suitable for Light Car. J Price $300.00. SEASUN CO., penanc. i-TONALKA-i IS THE
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    HUN ATROCITIES.
    664 10 RUSSIAN REVELATIONS. A further report of the Commission appointed by the Czar to inquire into German atrocities has been issued. The report, which is accompanied by photographs, some of a most revolting character, deals with outrages committed daring the various stages of the war. Dealing with the employment
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    PRODUCE.
    135 10 Penang, April 16, 1917. 8. P. Tapioca $7.80 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $8 00 sales. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) SI6J buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O sellers. Trang Pepper ...$32.00 sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $5B sellers. Cloves $4O sellers.
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    MANCHESTER COTTON MARKET.
    438 10 Messrs. James F. Hutton <fc Co, Ltd., writing on Feb. 28, 1917, report Liverpool Cotton. Week Mid-American—Spot 11,43 11.12 Mid-American, Current Month 11.07 10.66 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 22.65 22.45 F.G.F. Egyptian, Current Month 21.85 21.35 New York Cotton. Spot—Cents. 1'.05 16.30 Current Month 16 91 16.08 London. Bar
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER REPORT.
    199 10 Messrs Guthrie «fc Co Ltd in their weekly report dated Singapore Friday, 13th inst say e At the weekly Rubber Auction which commenced yesterday, first grade Rubber was in good demand at prices slightly in advance of those paid last week. Ribbed Smoked Sheet and Fine Pale
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    SHIPPING.
    89 10 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-day. Ban Whatt Soon for Deli. Kedah for Bindings Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Deli and Bata Bahra Indragiri noon. Deli, Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh > Speelman noon, and Sabang
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    Where to Stay.
    23 10 Penang :—The E. O, Hotel, The Crag Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel, Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PREANGER, JAVA Grand Hotel,
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    Germany and Indemnities.
    386 11 The well known extremist writer Georg Bernhard has an article in Plutus,” a financial weekly, insisting that Germany must geb war indemnities from her enemies. His argument is that Germany is spending so much on the war that unless she can make others pay a large part
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    The Importation of Books, Etc.
    433 11 Australian Book-lover writes to a Sydney paper The decision of the Imperial Government to restrict the importation of unessentials into Great Britain has directed attention to the extraordinary amount which is spent each year in Australia on imported luxuries. A peep at the list of
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    Empire Sugar.
    504 11 Development of West Indian Possessions. Mr. Stanley Machin delivered an address on Commercial Possibilities of the Empire,” one of a series of addresses by various speakers arranged by the British Women’s Patriotic League at meetings to be held by invitation of Lady Llangattock, at South Lodge, Rutland-gate, S.W.
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    Reprisals.
    210 11 —Ex. Germany Kills the Chief Argument Against Them. According to a Swiss newspaper which L usually well informed, the Germans have given the world a fresh exhibition of their chivalry. They have placed a number of distinguished British and French officers in a camp at Karlsruhe, where they will
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