Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 June 1917

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 131. VOL. LXXV. TUESDAY, sth JUNE, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      692 1 QOOtiOtjDUOODOODOOOOOaODDDD WANTED HjiHUEIt CONSIGNMENTS D for our bi-weekly auction sales, g ftU d private sales. Cash Ad- 0 vances made. o offnr RS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. o for forwarding to any part of the world. g FIRE INSURANCE business. J ALLEN DENNYS Co., a g St. and 7 Union St.,
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      85 1 OUCIOtIDBDDnDDBOnODtID g WHIN YOU ABE AWAY S V V on leave you went to keep Q g in touch with Malaya»» affair», a Social, Commercial, Mining, J g Planting, &c. Thia you can dft a in no better way than by auhscne- g g ing to the Weekly Edition of
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    OFFICER’S ESCAPE FROM GERMANY.
    971 2 MAN-POWER CONTRASTS. During the last fortnight a considerable number of officers have escaped from Germany and have arrived in England, One of these, a captain taken prisoner in Augost, 1914,t01d an interesting story to a representative of The Times.” The story was more than interesting for
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    “REFORM” THE ONLY HOPE.
    907 2 HARDEN AS DEMOCRAT. Herr Maximilian Harden is now preaching the doctrine that Germany’s best hope of saving the situation is to hasten constitutional reforms. If she did thau, he suggests, peace negotiations might begin this year,” by both sides abandoning their faith in the possibility of
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      1078 2 A PPOINTMENT for Forest Itagir, GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH. Xl. Kedah, filled. Applicants thanked. supt OF FORESTS, KEDAH. AUCTION SALE OF AGRICULTURAL 662 5 6 LAND AT GURUN. WANTED. npHREE AGRICULTURAL LOTS of 5OO relongs each will be sold by Public Auction at Guran on the 15th A MANAGER for two
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      221 2 ISTELASTICI I=TYRES.=J E g The only Tyres holding the R.A.G. Certificate 1 for 5,000 miles without Cuts or Puncture. i BRITISH AND MADE IN BRITAIN. I I AGENTS FOR PENANG: Eastern Pacific Trading I COMPANY, LIMITED, j= (Incorporated in Straits Settlements. r- TONALKA? I IS THE BRITISH APERIENT WATER. I
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    PENANG POLO CLUB.
    531 3 <■ A.” COMPANY AND THE REST. Some 60 or 70 guests (the majority of whom were ladies) availed themselves of *he hospitality of the members of the Polo Q a b who were “At Home ”on Saturday «last to their friends, the occasion being a match arranged
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB
    102 3 LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The tennis ties played on Saturday resulted Men’s Open Singles—M K Whitlock beat C C Rogers 6—3, 6—6, Ladies’ Singles Handicap—Mrs Clarke —5/6 beat Mi a s Pritchard scr 6—l, 6—o. Men’s Double Handicap A—Winfield and Matson —5/6 beat Sy er and Sharpin -15.3
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    Calcutta Sweep.
    155 3 Dacca Zbmimdar wins First Prism. Calcutta, May 29 —The Royal Calcutta Turf Club Derby Sweep War Loan lottery fas drawn at the club house on Saturday in the presence of the Hon Mr Justice Newbould, Mr Macpherson and Mr Woodhouse stewards of the Turf Club and Mr Ismay,
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    “PINANG GAZETTE” SPORTS.
    300 3 The annual athletic sports under the auspices of the staff of the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., were held yesterday on the ground of St. Xavier’s Institution, very kindly lent by the Brothers for the occasion. The function was a complete success. Competition all through was particularly keen,
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    CRICKET.
    269 3 MR. MAY’S XI v. MR. GREGSON’S XI. This match was played on the Padang, Penang, on Saturday, and re-ulted in a win for the former by 38 runs. The details are as follows Mr. C. G. May’s XI. C A Rodrigues b Bennett 7 C Thean Lye b Bennett
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    Royal Colonial Institute
    206 3 At the annual meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute on April 23, it was reported that the number of members was 11,666, and that the income last year amounted to X 14,831. The Council had decided to prepare an illustrated history of what might be described as
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    PENANG SWIMMING CLUB.
    435 3 ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the members of the Penang Swimming Club was held on Sunday morning in the Club premises, Tanjong Bungab, Mr. P. Simpson (President) presiding over a fairly large attendance of Club members. In proposing the adoption of the annual report and statement
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    PENANG VOLUNTEER RIFLE CLUB.
    421 3 The Club shoots on Sunday resulted as follows: Rapid at 200 yards, 8 shots in 45 seconds, at N R A 3rd class figure targets, H P S 40. Pte G S Evans with heap .73 made 37.30 Mrs A E Murray .67 36.70 Pte Quah
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    STRAITS FOOD CONTROL.
    639 3 COMMITTEE APPOINTED. WIDE POWERS. Regulations for the control of food in the Straits Settlements have been made by the Governor and are published in a Government Gazette Extraordinary. They are somewhat similar to those in force at home when the food problem came under consideration and are
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    The Blighties.
    179 3 A new band of Singapore amateur entertainers is to make its bow shortly. Thia is the Blighties, a Pierrot concert party of sixteen ladies and gentlemen organised with the commendable object of providing entertainment for the soldiers of the garrison. They are to appeal at Tanglin under the
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    PRISONERS OF THE TURK.
    1392 3 A VISIT GENERAL TOWNSHEND. By the courtesy of the Director of the German Section of the International Prisoners’ Agency at Geneva we have received (says the Times copies of the two latest reports issued by delegaets of the International Committee of the Red Cross. The first
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    DYING PRINCE’S RAGE.
    250 3 Kaiser Prohibits Wife’s Visit to France. The Excelsior publishes a remarkable statement with respect to Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia, who was wounded in the course of an air fight and afterward» died of wounds. At his request the French and British authorities sent a safe conduct
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    BREACH OF PROMISE AND WAR.
    221 3 Mr. Justice Darling, in ordering the postponement of the trial of a breech of promise action brought by a widow of thirty-two against a lieutenant of twenty-one. remarked that this is not the sort of action that is favoured by the law.’’ Hitherto during the
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    1597 4 Wor Bro F G Bourne has been elected W M M of Edaljee Khory Mark Lodge. Mr W Ingold is provisionally recognised as the Consul for Switzerland at Singapore pending the arrival of His Majesty’s Exequatur. The death of Sister Catherine Mcßeao,* of the Convent of the
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    THE DISTRICT COURT.
    199 4 Captain Bell, Master of the ss. Renong, appeared in the District Court, Per ang, to-day, charged with breaking the seals on dutiable liquor placed on board the s.s. Renong. He was fined $5 and costs 50 cents. Kok Ab Beng was charged with extortion—about $2. He was
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    New Club for Tangkah.
    430 4 On Saturday, May 26, the European inhabitants of the Tongkah district of Muar met to open a new club which was started recently by the staffs of the three estates in the neighbourhood, viz, Tangkah Blubber Estate, Sagil Estate, and Tanah Merab Estate. The wea’her was
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    Sikhs' Address of Loyalty.
    184 4 The Chairman of the Sikh Advisory Board sends the following copy of a letter for publication Sergeant-Major Gurmukh Singh, Chairman, Sikh Advisory Board, Singapore. Sir, —I am directed to inform you that His Excellency the Governor in forwarding to the Secretary of State for the Colonies
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      631 4 Auction Sale of Motor Car. The undersigned sre instructed to sell by Public Auction, On Friday, the Bth Jane, 1917, At 11 a.m. io Logan’s Courtyard, One “Straker-Squire” Motor Car 5 seater, in good working order. Recently thoroughly overhauled and repainted. For terms and particulars apply to ALLEN DENNYS <fc
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      573 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. V.ANTED. TJH CCkIA INSPECTOR under Rubber Dealers I 1 Enactment, Malay, muso have passed 7th Standard Eoglisn, also a Clnn.se MOlOr Kepairitlg Cc. Junior Clerk, must also have passed VII ci Standard Engliah. Apply B rmah «M. Penang. Asst. Commissioner of Police 8. K. kone 208 Sungei Patani.
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      106 4 Penang’s Popular Play-House- Where Everybody Goes EMPIRE A THRILLER OUT-THRILLED. A FURTHER FOUR PARTS OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND EMOTIONAL “UNIVERSAL” MASTERPIECE. LIBERTY With Enchanting Marie Walcamp and Eddi Po o in the These F<>ur Parts are Chock Fall of Breeze. Thrills, Action, Picturesqaeue s”, Power, Vim. <fc Staggering Situations.
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    HOUSING PROBLEM.
    1172 5 RENT RAISING. THE NEW ORDINANCE. A Government Gazette Extraordinary ig i?Bned containing the draft o f 4 bill, about to be introduced into the Legislative Council, with the object of restricting, in connection with the present ar the increase of rent of small dwellinghouses. The draft of the
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    "OF DOUBTFUL VALUE.”
    76 5 From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, June 5 Mr. Roland Braddell writes to the Free Press on the doubtful value of the proposed Housing Legis'atioo. He says it is too drastic, and inelastic, and does not hit eubles<ors. He suggests a Bill providing for a Conciliation Board, without
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    UM FELLA KAISER.
    219 5 How William Lost a Colony. The following examples of English as she is not written are contained in a proclamation addressed to the natives of the Bismarck Archipelago when the British took possession, and read in the Prize Court, when the Crown claimed the condemnation of the
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    REVISION OF THE DUTCH CONSTITUTION.
    806 5 FIRST CHAMBER'S ATTITUDE What sort of reception awaits the proi posed revision of tbe Constitution in tbe First Chamber of the States General These Government Bills passed tbe Second Chamber without a division, but they have now to make the more dangerous passage through the
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    THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE IRISH.
    976 5 Cabir Healy writes Nothing could better mark the difference? that separate the Celt from the Saxon than a brief glance into the manner in which each amuses himself. It was said long ago, “by their fruits you shall know them,” but, if I might, I
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      21 5 RUBBER STAMPS. The pinang gazette press, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps.
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      399 5 A Hint about Blades. Never imagine that because a blade is shaped like a Gillette blade it will shave with the same keenness and comfort. Before the latest Gillette blades were put on the market over £lOO,OOO was spent on machinery and experiments in older to produce a blade that
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    BIRTH.
    13 6 Sbwbll—To Mr. nnd Mrs. F. B. Sewell, on May 29rh, a daughter.
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    PASSPORTS FOR PACIFISM.
    1204 6 On the German Government’s own showing, indirectly, through the medium of the Press which, Vorwarts included, is officially controlled, the Socialists of Germany, in their present peace campaign are regarded as an auxiliary in Berlin diplomacy,” bat they have also been reminded that the final peace will
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1438 6 Hie Highaess the Sultan of Perak is the only recipient in Malaya Th« Birthday of a King’s Birthday Honours. honour. The Ruler of the Premier State is made Honorary Knight Commander of St Michael and St. George, which dignity was conferred on H. H. the Yang di
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    TIM PRICES
    31 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin ii Penang was $104.60 per picul, basinet done—a decrease of $7.40. Tin is quoted in London to-day £239 spot, nnd £237 10s three months.
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    Tin Outputs
    105 6 The output of Tongkah Componni for May was 38 tons. The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tit Dredging Coy; (N. L.) for the weei from 27th May to 2nd June was 20 tons Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the outputs from the four following companies for
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    The Rubber Market.
    206 6 The following was the rubber in London on June 1, receive l3 y ea day 1 Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3 Smoked Sheet [•By courtesy of Messrs. Bouatead 4 Mr. Devadason Simpson, the Singer from Thiruvaunainalb V j ara j[ exhibition of his art at the M.
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      279 6 I® Just Unpacked. JAPANESE GRASS CARPET. 15 x 15 per pcs. $19.50\ 15 x2O 23 50’ Co,Greenßrown 3x 20 yds. per Roll 15.50, Blue wash. 2| x2O 15.50/ “DAIBUTSU,” Penang. Cockle’s t ANTIBILIOUS A Kingly e Drink with a JK/ HIS Kingly free your Liver I’tle—• from Siuggish- ness— brace
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      22 6 “E. A O.” Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin.
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      41 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 00 01 a m. 5 53 a.m. 6.41 p.m. To MORROW. 00.32 a.m. 6 38 am, 00.41 p.m. 7 22 p.m.
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    STRUGGLE NEAR LENS.
    190 7 enemy efforts before LAON. BRAZIL’S ENTRY. THE BIRTHDAY HONOURS. Sir Douglas Haig reports a considerable batt'e about a mle south of Lens, following the British advance which took them over the Souchez river. The enemy’s counter-attacks were so persist* pnt that Hie gains had to be given
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  • France and Belgium.
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      THE BRITISH ATTACK.
      518 7 j ßeuter’s Telegrams.] CANADIANS ENGAGED. London, June 3 Reuter’s correspondent at Headquarters gives details of the most brilliant little advance south of the Souchez river, referred to by Sir Douglas Haig. The Canadians stormed and occupied the central electric power generating station, and the brickstacks, between Avion
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      Attack on Bruges.
      31 7 London, June 4. The Admiralty announce that the Commodore at Dunkirk reports having carried out a bomb attack last ni?ht on Bruges dock and c*»nal, with good resuts.
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      GRUDGING TRIBUTE TO BRITISH ORGANISATION.
      450 7 All Germany is viewing with grave astonishment the irresistibility of Allied artillery as shown in the fighting round Lens and on the Aisne. Haig and Nivelle are pounding the German and Bavarian Crown Princes so mercilessly that von Salzmann, the military correspondent of “Voss’s Gazette”
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      RUSSIA.
      256 7 REASSURING FEATURES. London, June 4. In connection with the confused, conflicting news from Petrograd, it is important to remember that there is no censorship, hence all sorts of reports, with which Petiograd is filled, and which in the present constantly changing conditions, are unre liable, are being cabled unhindered.
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      The Socialist Conference.
      279 7 NEUTRAL EFFORTS. Stockholm, June 4. M. Branting and M. Suysmans, who are generally respected leaders of the Swedish and Dutch Socialists, have now taken a fresh step towards assembling a General Socialist Conference of all countries, and have telegraphed to Petrograd to the Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates
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      U.S. Commission in Russia.
      24 7 Washingtf n, June 4. It is learned that an American commission, headed by Mr. Elihu Root, has arrived in Russia.
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  • Italy’s Campaign.
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      Austrian Activity.
      68 7 REPULSE NEAR GORIZIA. London, June 4 An Italian official report says the enemy artillery became more intense east of Gorizia. It extended from Vertoibozz* to the coast, and was particularly violent on San Marco, upon the Dosso Faiti lines, and east of Flondar. We replied effectively, stopping attacks.
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  • The Balkans.
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      ALBANIA.
      31 7 ITALIAN PROTEC lOR ATE. R< me, June 4. A proclamation was issued at Argyro Castrou on June 3id, establishing the independence and unity of all Albania, under an Italian protectorate.
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      Germany and Venezuela.
      42 7 A DENIAL. Londen, June 4. The Venezuelan Mim«?t-r denies that Germany made overtures to Venezuela for the control of S«n»a and says Venezuela is benevolerv ly neutral the United States, and would never grant a submarine base t<« Germany.
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  • Naval Operations.
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      SPAIN.
      76 7 GERMANY’S APOLOGY. Madrid, June 3, It is understood that the German reply regaiding the sinking of the Patricio is extremely cordial. It ofiers to compensate the family of tl e engineer killed, and disavows any intention to damage Spain or to insult the flag, and adds that if the
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      Norway’s Losses.
      24 7 London, June 4. Forty-nine Norwegian ships of a tonnage of 75,397 have been sunk during May, aud 21 lives have been los
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      FISHING FLEETS SUNK.
      125 7 London, May 28.—A correspondent of the Times at Skibbereen says that German submarines are actively engaged in the destruction of Irish fishing fleets from Kenmare in Kerry to Howth in Dublin. Seven boats of the Baltimore fleets were sunk by bombs in one evening, and the fishermen
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      NORSE SEAMEN AND THE PIRATES.
      398 7 An Admiralty Tribute. Five hundred Norwegian sailors, crews of Norwegian vessels which have been mined or torpedoed in daring the U-boat blockade,” were entertained to dinner at the Connaught Rooms, Kingsway, by the Norwegian colony in London. Altogther there were close on 1,000 guests, Norwegian
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      “Navy Week”
      37 7 London, June’4 It has been arranged to hold a “Navy Week from July 23id to July 28th, when entertainments will be held throughout the United Kingdom, the proceeds to be devoted to the Sailors’ Funl.
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      JUTLAND DAY.
      88 7 AMERICAN ADMIRAL’S SPEECH IN LONDON. Loudon, Jane 3. The commodious London Opera House was over-crowded at a Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the Battle of Jutland Anniversary. Vice-Admiral Sims, United States Navy, who was the princpal speaker, paid a glowing trioute to the British seamen, who consecrated the waters
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      Brazil’s Part.
      77 7 ALL RESOURCES FOR THE ALLIES. London, June 4. Reute r learns authoritatively that it is certain Brazil will utilise all its resources in the war. With a population of twenty millions, Brazil can soon raise an army which should be of considerable assistance in the European war theatre.
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  • General News.
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      Investiture in Hyde Park.
      91 7 AWARDS FOR WAR SERVICES. London, June 3. London yesterday witnessed the first opeb-air investiture since the Crimean War, when H. M. the King in Hyde Park decorated 351 officers and men for war services, including eleven recipients of the Victoria Cross, and the Commanders and men
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      The British Prisoners.
      63 7 ARRANGEMENTS WITH GERMANY. Loudon, June 3. The Press Bureau states that arrangements have been concluded with the German Government for the withdrawal of all British prisoners of war to 30 kilometres from the firing line on the eastern and western fronts. Two thousand British prisoners have already
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      Australian Elections.
      44 7 THE FINAL FIGURES. Melbourne, June 4. The revised fir al count in the Federal elections gives the following results 53 Nationalists (being Coalitionists under Mr Hughes) and 2*2 Labour in the House of Representatives. 24 Nationalists and 12 Labour in the Senate.
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      Germans Indicted in America.
      34 7 CONSPIRACY AGAINST INDIA. Chicago, June 4. Fourteen persons, including Baron Reiswitz, the German ex-Consul at Chicago, were indicted in the Federal Court, charged with conspiring to toment rebellion in India.
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      Captain Ball Killed.
      22 7 London, June 4. It is officially announced that the British airman, Captain Ball, previously reported missing, has been killed.
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      CAPT. BALL’S CAREER.
      158 7 London, May 18. —Correspondent at the front send the latest news obtainable of the missing Captain Ball, the famous airman. On the evening of the 7th instant he was out with another machine. They attacked a party of four Germans. The other pilot, after felling one of
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    BIRTHDAY HONOURS.
    115 7 SULTAN OF PERAK, HON. K.C.M.G. London, June 3. The following are additional Birthday Honours Honorary Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. Gsdrgb—H H the Sultan of Perak. Honorary Companion of St. Michael and St. George—Emir of Know Knight Commands!? or St. Michael and St. GeußGß—Mr. H. G.
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    Crisis in China.
    65 7 MILITARY DICTATOR. Shanghai, June 4. After a conference, the militarists formed a Provisional Government, consisting of Hsu Shih Chang, who has held many offices of State, as Dictator, and Wang Shi Chen, at present acting Premier, as Premier. Militarists Control Telegraphs. Peking, June 4. The Central Government
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    Japan and Unity.
    67 7 A NATIONAL COMMISSION. Tokio, June 4. After a meeting of the leaders of all political parties, the Premier, Count Tersiichi, informed the Cabinet that the leaders had agreed to preserve the national unity in war time, accordingly, a National Commission, including tbs leaders, would be organised for
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    The Late Inspector Frayne.
    446 7 The following is *he subscription list for the benefit of the children of the late Inspector J Frayne:— Collected by Court Inspector Nicol $5OO Mr C D D Hogan 50 Messrs A A xVnthony <fc Co 100 Mr Sahib Hameed 5 Mr A M Mydin Fakir
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  • Obituary
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    18 7 Obituary. Tokio, June 4 The death has occurred of Mr. William Stone, Adviser to the Department of Communications.
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    SINGAPORE ART CLUB.
    896 8 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. The annual exhibition of pictures under the auspices of the Singapore Art Club was opened in the rooms of the YMCA, in the absence of Lady Evelyn Young, who is the President of the Club. Mrs Seton James, and a large number of visitors spent
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    Where to Stay.
    25 8 Penang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Rvnnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA IgPREANGIR, JAVA J Grand Hotel,
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    IS TRENCH WARFARE A PRUSSIAN ERROR?
    751 8 AN AMERICAN OPINION. The recent retirement of the Germans in the North of France has led to considerable discussion as to whether or not they have found a means of doing away with the present system of long lines of trenches facing each other
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1241 8 Summer Meeting, 1917. 4 (Under S. R. A. Rules of Racing'.) RACE DAYS FIRST DAY Tuesday, 17th July, 1917, SECOND DAY Thursday, 19th July, 1917 THIRD DAY Saturday, 21th July, 1917. Proposed Programme. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 17th JULY. 1917. 1, 3 7. Planters’ Vase, Plate and Purse.
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      606 8 U.XX.. i wllile thcre > s i. r r '4 sti l a lack of vita ity, J VltSICr {q y° U need more and better fi y nourishment than at other times. does not mean a greater quairity ot —food, but food of higher nutritive value. SMthiiikK ifcrchj. W,
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      201 8 A WOMAN’S WORLD. If you do not know what “alloverishness” means jon a, e n<>t a woman. At all events, if you do not know the sensation which it describes you are either not a woman or a very unusual and fortunate one. Alloverishness is what women call it when
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      42 8 New production Grand Value I JJ Cotton Bath Kimono $3.50 Cotton Night Gown $2.50 to $4« Chemises 2.60 Combination 2.50 to 4 Silk Combination $5 50 70 J H OBTAINABLE AT WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co. J 20, 22 29 Beach Street, Penang. g
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    THE YEAR IN KEDAH.
    826 9 ACTING ADVISER’S REPORT. Mr G A Hall, Acting Adviser to the Kedah Government, in his report for the period from 9th November 1915 till 27th October, 1916, has the following: Financial Th? revenue for the year amounted to $3,276,732 on an estimate of $2,365,838, showing an
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  • WAR NEWS
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      AHEAD OF THE MAIL
      409 9 Prussian Guards at Oppy. London, May 14.—Mr. Philip Gibbs reported last night Close and fierce fighting has been in progress since darkness. Before dawn our troops succeeded splendidly at many points, despite the great resistance by fresh German regiments and intense artillery fire. The most important
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      German Pessimism.
      166 9 London. May 25.—The positive necessity of a German Central African empire for of German “weltpolitik” in Asia is dwelt on by the wellknown Colonial publicist, Emil Zimmerman, in the May number of Preussische Jahrbuecher quoted in the Times.” He admits that the British are now undisputedly victors in
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      The Austrian Defeats.
      266 9 London. May 25.—M. Marcel Hutin. writing in the Echo de Paris.” describes the recent offensive on the Tolmino-Gorizia front as only a ruse on a large scale. The real attack was that between Castagnavazza and the sea. Its success will enable the Italian and British artillery a
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      Appeals to Labour.
      428 9 London. May 6—Sir Edward Carson (First Lord of the Admiralty), in a letter read yesterday at the annual dinner of the London Association of Foremen Engineers, said that has message to every man and woman connected with shipbuilding, repairing and engineering was Redouble your efforts until victory
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      The Late Government’s Work.
      462 9 London. May 4.—Mr. Asquith, addressing the Eighty Club last evening, said that it could not be too plainly stated that the war had reached the crucial stage, owing to the rapid and formidable developments of the -übmarines. though he did not despond, and had no doubt
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    SHIPPING.
    19 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-DAT. Kedah tor Dindings and Sitiawan Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapoe.
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    MAILS.
    11 9 For Per Close. To-Morrow. Singapore, China and Japan 2.30 p.m.
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    JEW’S ZION.
    225 9 Magic of the Word Palestine. Referring to a suggestion from a Russianborn Jew that in order to attract Russianborn Jews to the colours Palestine should be set before the Jew as a definite objective by the Allies, the Jewish Chronicle says:— We can easily imagine that the blazoning
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    MAUDE—THE PROPHET.
    198 9 A friend of General Maude's tells me, says a correspondent, that some years ago, when London was entertaining a number of German Burgomasters, he asked the general his opinion of the possibilities of a war with Germany. Many people and a large section of the Press were at
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    NEW ZEALAND’S RETORT TO FREE TRADE UNION.
    169 9 Reuter s Agency was informed by the High Commissioner for New Zealand that in reply to a circular issued to representatives of the Dominions by Lord Beauchamp (President of the Free Trade Union), in which the latter views with alarm any increase in
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    SOLDIERS AND INCOME TAX.
    283 9 The income tax people appear to have little sympathy for the men in khaki. Some time, ago, I drew attention to the dunning of soldiers for income tax falling due after they had joined the colours, and in many cases after their incomes had been reduced
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    RUSSIAN PACIFISTS.
    885 9 SOCIALIST PRESSURE ON GOVERNMEN Dr. Harold Williams, writing from Petrograd, says the question of the aims of the war is now in the forefront of public attention. and has during the last few weeks been the subject of het debate. Great pressure has lieen brought to bear on
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    45 9 Tbe following are the latest quotations in Messrs Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. Sharks B. 33 x oa rr Rubber (Dollar J. Lunas s7| s7| s7| s7j Pantai 51.65 $1.75 $1.62| $1.72j General. Straits T. 536 J $37 $37 s37|
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    Rubber Crops.
    121 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for May Ayer Kuning lbs. 6,000 Alor Pongsu 22,000 Brieh 11,293 Bukit Mertajam 68,726 Consolidated Robber 38,709 Foothills Malaya 11,000 Gala Kaiumpong 114.069 Juru 15,000 Karan 10,330 Kurau 23,300 Kuala Sidim 22,430 Kong Lee (Perak) 1,100 Merbao 12,869 Malakoff 50,500 Merchiston 10,480
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER SALES.
    121 9 At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association’s 297th. Auction on May 31 st and Jane Ist, there was offered tor sale piculs, 12,566.89 or 1,675,585 lbs. (Tons 748.02). The prices realized were:— Sheet Smoked fine ribbed $145 to $l5O good ribbed 130 145 fine plain 128
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    PENANG RUBBER SALES.
    35 9 The following prices were realized at the first auction of tbe Tanjong Sales R< om, 3a Union Street, on Saturday 2nd inst., viz Unsmoked Sheet No 2 sllo—sl2o Bark Scrap 50— 59
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    Mining Enactment
    159 9 Ax Amending Bill. The “F.M. S. Gazette contains the draft of a Bill to be introduced in the Federal (Council to amend the Mining Enactment. Tbe objects and reasons are stated as follows The principal object of this Bill is to facilitate tbe amalgamation under one control, of
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    IN THE WEST.
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