Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 December 1917
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Title Section20 1917-12-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 287. VOL. LXXV. TUESDAY, 4th DECEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement823 1917-12-04 1 JAPANESE DENTIST I If. NAGATA I Next Door to The j Dispensary. UM*** «■■♦♦■MB FRESH STOCKS. ♦♦♦♦♦nnnnnnHffWnnnnnnHfH*# >m 1». Drugs. Medicinal tinctures, Com- i INCREASE YOUR LIGHT I USINC F\ ITIK T I ZA TA MT TA I"’* I pressed tablets, Druggists’ sundries, REDUCE YOUR COST II I I I823 words
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Advertisement80 1917-12-04 1 aanaaaniiMiaiiiiiNaDaaann a a n XA7 HEN YOD ARE AWA¥ n B V V on leave you want to keep a in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do in no better way than by subs* cribing to the Weekly Edition of the Pinang Gazette/80 words
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Article451 1917-12-04 2 GERMANY’S REPORTED OFFER. Loudon, October 25 —The Milan corres pondent of the Daily Telegraph give? the following details of the reported German peace proposals, which were largely the cause of M. Ribot tendering bis resignation from the French Cabinet, as the Socialists allege that M Ribot should451 words
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Article68 1917-12-04 2 Amount previously acknowledged $136,228 83 Bridge Winnings of Sundry Members of Penang Club 67.00 Proceeds Anglo Chinese Union Entertainment 1,100 00 A W de W Harries 100.00 Additional amount o/a Balik Pulau Our Day 100 39 Additional amount o/a Dindings Our Day 2,797.69 Collecting68 words
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Article263 1917-12-04 2 Entries for the Men 3 Foursome Competition will close on Sunday, 9th December. The conditions are 18 holes medal play 1 day, Handicaps 3/8 of joint total, partners to be drawn for. There is a growing belief among emp’oyers that the male clerk will largely disappear as263 words
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Article856 1917-12-04 2 DR. E. J. DILLON’S VIEWS. What the Allies insist upon as a preliminary to peace, says Dr. E. J- Dillon is some trustworthy security that peace, when it conies, will be lasting and unalloyed by the irksome burden of military, naval, and aerial preparations for a fresh856 words
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Article68 1917-12-04 2 Hur Bukit Mertajam correspondent states that shortly after noon yesterday, Devammal. a Tanyl woman, was struck on the chest by lightning and killed instanteously, during a thunderstorm. It appears that the lightning struck a tall coconut tree, then a small tree, afterwards the deceased, who was in68 words
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885 1917-12-04 2 NO MAN’S LAND AND OVERHEAD. (By Z) “The last day I spent in a balloon was full of quiet fun,” said a balloon pilot. “I went up about 10.30 to do counter-battery work. I took up with me a young Sergeant to train as885 words
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Advertisement410 1917-12-04 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Dr. G. W. Park P. P. 0. WANTED. CONDUCTOR for imtnedUte employment Rubber Estate in Perak, $6O to $9O monthly, according to qualification, •with allowances. Apply Box No. 259, c/o Pinang Gazette SITUATION WANTED. BY A BOOK-KEEPER (Indian, 33, married) well np in es'ate and mercantile account, Store,410 words
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Advertisement54 1917-12-04 2 In Aid of Red Cross. Owing to the demand fcr tickets in the Penang Lottery the Committee have decided to postpone the closing date for outstations till Dec. 31 st. Tickets can be obtained from the Secretaries in Penang, up till January 3rd, 1918, and the drawing will take place54 words
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Advertisement141 1917-12-04 2 STAY AT j; j punnymede Hotel J PENANG (Sea Side.) j j The NEW ANNEXE, right on the sea front is now open. J THE BEST In PENANG. DINNER CONCERTS M Cvery Wednesday and Saturday. ATTENTION! Torsi Tovs!! Tovsi!! All sorts of Toys and Xmas Cards of Latest designs are141 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous227 1917-12-04 2 J STILL PULLING WITH TREMENDOUS PQ Wer I PROGRAMME PAR EXCELLENCE AT THE I I BQKijWPWg Manager THOMAS SHAFTO, g EXTRAORDINARY COSTLY ATTRACTION FOR 1 Tuesday Wednesday Mfj stlj 1917, 1 2 To our patronslf you want GOOD STUFF.—See this program™., I WE RECOMMEND IT. P 5 amme 4 Great227 words
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Article474 1917-12-04 3 ALLIED SUCCESSES IN THE WEST. A high military authority, writing on October 24th. states The operations about Poelcapelle should be considered as comparatively minor. We secured about Poelcapelle more than we originally contemplated, but on the YpresStaden line, over a front of 1,000 yards, we did not get474 words
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Article294 1917-12-04 3 The United States Government has decided to seize the property of Bulgarians, Austrians and Turks residing in America. The Washington correspondent of the United Press Association says that this decision is most significant in view of the fact that there has been no declaration of war294 words
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Article99 1917-12-04 3 The Shipping Board is making an effort to obtain the services of 500.000 ship builders. It hopes to turn out 5,000,000 tons of shipping bv the end of 1918. The Lnited States wi 1 shortly turn over to Italy 100,000 tons of shipping to relieve Italy’s economic99 words
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Article870 1917-12-04 3 ITS FIGHTING RECORD. October 27.—Now that the whole of the Australian force in France has been in battle together, with the First and 3econd Anzac Corps fighting beeide one another for the first time since their formation, it is at last possible to give Australians some idea of870 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement625 1917-12-04 3 W ANTE D. NOTICE. C 'T K s^ R th SS l><i'h r c±XTng LABOUR CODE. 1912. F.M.S. salary $7O. Apply with testimonial» to, No. 258, c/o Pinang Gazette. INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1911,” 1414—4-12 p| \A/AKlTrn J7 MPLOYERS of Indian labour are VLtfClv WAN I E.U, A—/ hereby reminded625 words
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Advertisement292 1917-12-04 3 PRITCHARD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements,) Qfjristmas PIPES. A Large and varied assortment of PIPES from the best and well-known makers. All shapes and sizes in screwed and push mouth pieces. PETERSON’S “DE LUXE” PIPES. rr I fl n ill ii h H I 1! H lull’ -g292 words
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Article1312 1917-12-04 4 The Lansdowne letter ncust be classed among the minor phenomena of the war. It is a nine days’ wonder, and bat for the unfortunate and wholly misleading impression it tray have bred in the minds of Germane, who are likely to attach to it1,312 words
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Article1655 1917-12-04 4 The publication in the Russian Press of a manifesto by the exTke Russian Provisional Government Press. denouncing the decrees of tbe Bolsheviks, has been promptly followed by the closing of eight newspaper office?, the arrest of members of the staff and the confiscation of the plant of1,655 words
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Article113 1917-12-04 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined Penang was $135.50 per picul Tin was quoted in London yestert a, £294 spot, and £292 three months. Mr L S Ingram, Tanil Nibong Tebal, has gone to tbe Wy transfer, and Mr Bakkiam Pdlay a lieved him. It has been decided to hold113 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement260 1917-12-04 4 ESTATE SUPPLIES. NEW SHIPMENTS JUST RECEIVED. ACETIC ACID, 99 per cent. Glacial. WASHING SODA, In casks of 3 cwt. MOMI CASES, Size 19" x 19'x 24’ SODIUM BISULPHITE, English in drums of 1 cwt. PORCELAIN CUPS, K White, Flat Bottom. PENINSULAR ACETATE, The best and cheapest coagulan GLASS CUPS, Half260 words
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Advertisement12 1917-12-04 4 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322.12 words
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Article162 1917-12-04 5 THE CAMBRAI FRONT. PALESTINE CAPTUBES. AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA. CANADAS WAR LOAN. The British, forces north, of Passchendaele captured fortified buildings and other string points on the main ridge. with nearly five hundred prisoners. In the Cambrai battle area. Sir Douglas Haig’s troops repulsed attacks west, south, and162 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration965 1917-12-04 5 RiCUTBRS TkLBGRAW’’. ENEMY'S GREAT LOSSES. London, December 2. R ater s correspondent at Heauquar. ter». wiring on Sanday, says the German losses during the ambitious counter-at* ack on November SOrh, were terr bly heavy, particularly in the 12-r cf the two attacks be wten M euvree andRiCUTBRS TkLBGRAW’’. - 965 words
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Russia.
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Article360 1917-12-04 5 MAXIMALIST APPOINTMENT London, December 3. The Daily News" correspondent a' Petrograd, wiring on December Ist, says M. Trotzky has appointed M. Tchicherin, one of the Russians interned in England, as Russian Ambassador in London. It was on account of M. Tchicherin and another that M. Trotzky ordered that360 words
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Article151 1917-12-04 5 INTERESTING INTERVIEW. Ams'erdatu, December 3 In th® course of conversation with a representative of Vienna newspaper. General von Ludendotff (Chief of the German Staff) said he war wou'd not end in a draw, but in favour of the Central Powers. Regarding a Russian armistice, he said there151 words
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The Near East.
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Article57 1917-12-04 5 THE BRITISH CAPTURES. Cairo. December 3. Reu er s correspondent, wiring on the evening cf November 30ch, says 11 officers •nd 457 men were captured in the Is st 24 hours. On the morning of December Ist the Australians captured an additional 200. The total prisoners since the commencement57 words
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Article56 1917-12-04 5 QUESTIONS IN THE COMMONS. London, December 4. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law refused to grant a secret session to discuss Lord Lansdowne’s letter. After several questions, some of which were frivolous, regarding the letter, and its relation to recent regulations regarding peace leaflets, had56 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article291 1917-12-04 5 A RESPITE. London, December 3. Reuter’s correspondent at the French Headquarters iu Italy telegraphs on December 2nd For the moment there seems to be a trees in the battle between th® Brenta and th® Piave, the re’son being that th® Austrians and Germans ar® forced to pau?e for291 words
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Article432 1917-12-04 5 Reuter'» Agency received the following 'tatemen: concerning the situation on the Italian frost, from an authoritative Italian source— Alth ugh the real and complex cause of the Italian military crisis is still obscure, the new» to hand is sufficient to explain many circumstance*. The retreat was432 words
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Article54 1917-12-04 5 ATTACKED BY ARMOURED TRAINS. Rome, Decerncer 3. An official report says fourteen enemy light-craft attacked the eoaat on November 28th, but were counter-attacked by our armoured trains, and they quickly withdrew, managing to evade our torpedo boats despatched to Poia to interc pt them. An armoured train54 words
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Article129 1917-12-04 5 A SPLENDID RESPONSE. Ottawa, December 1. Canada’s Victory Loan of $150,000,000 has been more than doubly subscribed. Commenting ou the fact, Sir Thomas White, Minister of Finance, said the overwhelming success of the Victory Loan is a great national triumph for the Canadian people. While it will129 words
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Article165 1917-12-04 5 JEWISH GRATITUDE TO BRITAIN. London, December 3. Jewish mass meetings in London passed a resolution expressing gratitude to the Government for the declaration in favour of the establishment of Palestine as the home of the Jewish people. One meeting was further noteworthy as the first great public expression of165 words
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Article508 1917-12-04 5 Neither side having lost a match in the League, the meeting between Creeceat and Hutton Lane the holders on Sunday was destined to decide the ownership of the shield for the next twelve months and a large crowd witnessed a strenuous struggle. Ihe League ia under the 1916 registration508 words
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DISTRICT COURT.
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Article133 1917-12-04 5 Sahat bin Manat, a Malay Police Constable. No. 165. was brought'before Mr. R. D. Acton to-day in District Court, charged (i) with desertion from the Police Force of the Straits Settlements before the expiration of his agreement; (ii) with failing to return Government property, viz h-3 kiu, consisting133 words
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Article319 1917-12-04 5 Ng Ah Kim. a Hokien. was charged before the District Judge. Mr. R. D. Acton, this morning. with housebreaking at night by breaking into the house No. 205, Hutton Lane on the 30th aituno at about 6 p.m. Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted. Abdul Rahim, the complainant stated that319 words
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Article172 1917-12-04 5 Gift to Lambeth Medical Mission. Owing to the sinking of two mail boats Dr. R. Foster Owen's acknowledgment, on behalf of the Lambeth Medical Mission, of the Penang Y.W.C.A. gift of clothing for the poor children of the Mission, had to be triplicated. The delay in acknowledgment has172 words
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Article148 1917-12-04 5 ‘M.M.” A most successful Rifle Meeting was held at Raub on Sunday last by the Ulu Pahang Detachment, M.S.V.R. The total number of entries was 24 out of a strength of 21' M. S. V. R. and 6 Civil Guard. Thred of the former scratched through sic—‘M.M.” - 148 words
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Article56 1917-12-04 5 The Ban d wili play the foliefiving programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 p.m. 1. Selection A Frincew of Kensington ...Gefuua 2. Two Step Little Niger Girl ...Walter 3. Selection The Gag Paruienne ...Caryll 4. Waltz Z>.irw Les Nuagee Waldteufel 5. Japanese Patrol Verre56 words
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AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
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Article139 1917-12-04 6 London, October 27.—M. Barthou, the new Minister of France, in announcing the Government's foreign policy, said that in addition to reparation, compensation and guarantees, France demanded Alsace-Lorraine, which was really an invaded department. A notable passage in M. Barthou’s speech was his paraphrase of Baron von Kuehlmann’s139 words
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Article95 1917-12-04 6 The Paris correspondent of the Manchester Guardian telegraphs, in connection with the French Cabinet crisis, that M. Briand, in conversation with friends, disclosed the fact that he was the so-called “important political personage who received Germany’s peace proposals. When M. Briand was staying in Switzerland last September95 words
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Article27 1917-12-04 6 London. October 27.—The red Fourragere —the newly-established regimental honour —has been conferred for the first time by the French President on the Foreign Legion.27 words
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Article197 1917-12-04 6 London, October 26.—1 n an article referring to the arrest of M. Lenoir, formerly proprietor of the Paris “Journal,” and M. Desouches, a well-known solicitor, in connection with the 8010 Pasha intrigues, the “Petit Parisien” says:—“Lenoir for a time was employed in a department dealing with197 words
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Article281 1917-12-04 6 London. October 29.—The Boselli Government was defeated in the Italian Chamber of Deputies on Friday on a confidence vote by 314 votes to 96. despite a rousing speech by Baron Sonnino, the Foreign Minister, in which he defended the Government’s foreign policy. He said Germany’s policy aimed281 words
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Article226 1917-12-04 6 New York, October 27. —Mr. Cyril Brown, an American newspaper correspondent in London, Mays I can find no concrete basis for Germany’s optimism regarding her submarine campaign. The Germans have never believed that England could be starved into submission, but they hoped they would cause enough economic226 words
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Article68 1917-12-04 6 Captain Amundsen, who led the Norwegian expedition which reached the South Pole, has sent a letter to the German legation at Christiania. returning the German decorations awarded him for his Arctic and Antarctic explorations. He explains that his action is a personal protest as a Norwegian sailor against68 words
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Article92 1917-12-04 6 Washington. October 27. —Official advices at Washington show that the political and economic discontent in Germany is acute. The socialists are very acitve. threatening to stop work in the factories if the war extends into the winter. Uprisings in several districts, including Berlin, are liecoming92 words
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Article46 1917-12-04 6 It is reported from Berne that Germany is preparing to remove her military factories from Western Germany fearing that the Allies’ aeroplanes will destroy them. It is stated that a great part of Krupp’s works at Essen will be removed to Posen.46 words
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Article50 1917-12-04 6 The Germans on the Italian front are using a new torture gas. which produces a terrible itching, even through the mask. The inventors of this gas hope to force the Italians to remove their masks, so that they will die from the effects of the gas-shells.50 words
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Article37 1917-12-04 6 London, October 28.—The German newspapers coinplain of the selfishness of the Bulgarians, asserting that they have done no fighting for more than a year, and refuse to assist their allies without territorial and financial compensation.37 words
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Article67 1917-12-04 6 The Allied Commander in Chief at Salonika, General Sarrail, has been interviewed by an American correspondent. He denied the reports that the army intended to withdraw on that front—nothing could be farther from the truth. General Sarrail commands an Allied force which represents seven nations, and is67 words
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Article101 1917-12-04 6 The Hungarian statesman. Count Karolyi, writing in the Hungarian newspaper “Nepszava.” describes an interview with Baron von Kuehlmann. the German Foreign Minister, during the latter’s visit to Budapest. Count Karolyi informed Baron von Kuehlmann that he had given notice of an interpellation to the Hungarian Government, suggesting101 words
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Article73 1917-12-04 6 Ottawa, October 25. —Mr. James Beck, formerly Assistant Attorney-General of the I nited States, in a speech to-day, said that unless Allied troops marched into Berlin, Prussia would not realise that she was conquered. When the Allies won, they must beware of magnanimity. The Duke of73 words
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Article52 1917-12-04 6 New York, October 23.—The military authorities expect that aerial warfare on a huge scale will occur in July. Thousands of machines will go out together. The United States’ programme will be completed early in the summer, anti an additional programme for the construction of 22,500 aeroplanes will52 words
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Article69 1917-12-04 6 Mexico City, October 25.—A majority of Mexican senators has informally voted in favour of severing relations with Germany, and observing “a benevolent neutrality” toward the Allies. Senators declare that Mexico must place herself on the side oT the nations who are fighting the battle for civilisation.69 words
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Article195 1917-12-04 6 Washington. October 25.—Senator Saulsbury has denounced the pro-German propagandists who are circulating baseless stories of huge Allied losses and thus attempting to discourage the sending of troops abroad. “The casualty figures,” he says, “have been deliberately falsified. The truth is that tfie percentage of losses has never195 words
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Article124 1917-12-04 6 London, October 23.—The Minister of Reconstruction (Dr. C. Addison), referring in the House of Commons to-day to the attempt made by Germans to purchase British mineral said the attempt was made through neutrals in 1916. [Speaking at Huddersfield in September Dr. Addison said that Germans were124 words
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Article178 1917-12-04 6 London. October 25. —Replying yesterday to a deputation representing the Scottish Trade Union Congress, Mr. Lloyd George said he was unable to contemplate bringing in the Scottish Home Rule Bill in war time. We had little time to deal with purely local, provincial questions. The difficulty was England178 words
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Article155 1917-12-04 6 London. October 25.—A meeting of merchants and manufacturers held at the Can-non-street Hotel yesterday, under the auspices of the London Chamber of Commerce, decided to protest against the existing system of Government control of trade. It adopted resolutions on the lines of recommendations made by the155 words
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Article107 1917-12-04 6 London. October 25.—Mr. C. G. Wade, Agent-General for New South Wales, delivered a speech at a luncheon given by the Empire Producers’ Association to-day. Mr. Wade said we were approaching the season of rising prices. There was always a tendency for people to become excited107 words
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Article102 1917-12-04 6 London. October 25.—Mr. W. Adamson, who represents Fife West in the House of Commons, and is secretary of the Fife and Kinross Miners’ Federation, succeeds Mr. Arthur Henderson as chairman of the Labour party. The change has been made in order to release Mr. Henderson, who will102 words
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Article699 1917-12-04 6 Rebels and Germany’s Hand.” London, October 23.—Tn the House of Commons to-day Mr. John Redmond, the Irish Nationalist leader, moved a motion deploring the policy of the Irish Executive, and also the Irish military policy, especially m view of the necessity of creating an atmosphere favourable to699 words
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Article105 1917-12-04 6 Prospects of an Agreement. London, October 29.—Much discussion has been caused by a suggestion that the Irish Convention should be permitted to appoint the A iceroy to the administrative council, on which he would act in an advisory capacity, also exercising such executive powers as the Government105 words
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Article144 1917-12-04 6 Naval Flight-Lieutenant Arthur Frank Brandon, aged 24 years, an Australian, who won the Distinguished Service Cross for bringing down a Gotha aeroplane in England, collided with another pilot over Kent fell, and was killed. The other pilot gave evidence at the inquest that until he landed he144 words
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Advertisement636 1917-12-04 6 IMPORTANT NOTICE. 8 qpHE SALE OF PUNDUT ESTATE Bindings advertised to be sold at Auction by Messrs S 'H POWELL Co., Ltd., 17, Raffles Place, Singapore, on I it Thursday, 15th November, 1917, has been postponed to the 18th December, 1917, with completion one month H it later. By Order636 words
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Article110 1917-12-04 7 Th* foliowin are the latest jn Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Y esterday. To-day. QQ CO 00 02 c Shakes. >• CQ OQ CQ 02 Rubber (Dollar). M Pinda $2 9o s3.oa S2J $2.85 ex Radella $l3 sl3± sl2* sl3* Temerloh $1.40 $l-50 $1.40 $1.45 United110 words
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Article354 1917-12-04 7 Messrs. Baker Morgan and Co. report, ander date December 1: Business has dwindled away lately until the past week marks a period of the smallest volume amongst recent weeks. few lubber shares have exhibited an easier tendency, and shed a part of their quotation of a354 words
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Article220 1917-12-04 7 Tt is noteworthy that out of a dozen or more recent dividend announcements none is below the standard of last year, although the difficulties under which the hidnstry is operating at the present time might well have caused some reduction. The increased cost of materials, and in some220 words
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Article84 1917-12-04 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for November Batu Mat-ang lbs 16,746 Bakap Plantations 19,000 Bagan Serai 34,000 Bat»k Rabit 34,500 Consolidated Rubber 53.250 Foothills Malaya 14,300 •Jong Landor 52,386 Kedah 43,886 Kuran 22,200 Kuala Sidim 25,500 Merchiston 14,500 Malakoff 47,000 Mayfield Plant 29,300 Muda Syndicate 9,100 New84 words
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Article1189 1917-12-04 7 1 HOW GERMANY HAS BENEFITTED. The disclosure that Sweden has repeatedly placed her diplomatic cable facilities at home and abroad at Germany’s disposal, and that Germany has u<ed them to direct her submarine campaign, cannot but raise many and contentious issues says a Times correspondent. There1,189 words
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Article282 1917-12-04 7 The Cinema Commission of inquiry, set up by the National Council of Public Morals, which heard evidence at a number of sittings in the first half of the year, has reported and its report is distinguished by sound common sense. It is unanimous, the representatives of282 words
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Article126 1917-12-04 7 The Commissioners recommend a State censorship For its own p-otection as well as for the ensuring of its continued suitability to the nation, the cinema should have the support and the official countenance of the State We want to place it in a position of real126 words
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Article144 1917-12-04 7 Christiania, October 4.—There is little comment in the Press on the reported total prohibition of certain exports to Scandinavia. The Government organ, Norske Inteliigenssedler,” says:—“There is nothing specially new, and the chief item, coal, is not concerned.” The Tidenstegn writes;—“Doubtless we are faced with general revision of144 words
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Article25 1917-12-04 7 London, October 26.—The maximum price of Australian butter advanced this morning to 220/ per cwt. New Zealand butter has also advanced to 22A/.25 words
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Article475 1917-12-04 7 Evidence Obtained by Mesmerism. October 12 was the second anniversary of the shooting by the Germans of Nurse Edith Cavell, and the occasion was commemorated by a lecture given by M. Gaston de Leval, at Xhe JEolian Hall, in aid of the funds of the Edith Cavell475 words
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Article496 1917-12-04 7 A Huge Contract. Negotiations are now proceeding for the sale to the United States Government of the whole of the Australian surplus jam output during next season, with the possibility of an extension of the contract to cover a similar quantity during the following year. A few weeks496 words
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Article464 1917-12-04 7 —Ex. Can We Keep Them The war has done more for our industries than Free Trade, and more than Tariff Reform claims to be able to do. It has wakened them all up, and forced them to think. One might instance the industry of dyes, which was lost—Ex. - 464 words
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Article348 1917-12-04 7 Not only are the Philippine Islands united in their loyalty to the United States in its war against Germany but all that is needed is President Wilson's authorisation before a division of Filipino troops will be on their way to France. A remarkable story of the tranformation of348 words
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Article70 1917-12-04 7 De». 5. —Penang Turf Club, Annual General Meeting, 4-30 p.m. Dec. 6. —Church Workers’ Association, Meeting, St. George’s Girls’ Home, 10 a.m. Dec. 8. —Athletic Sports, etc., Lake Gardens, Taiping, “Our Day.” Dec. 9.—Penang Golf Club, Entries Close Men’s Foursome Competition. Dec. 13 and 15. —Entertainment by Taipiag70 words
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FAR EAST.
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Article304 1917-12-04 7 Chengtu, November 5.—Chaiig Piao-fang,. the new Civil Governor, arrived in State today. The whole city was beflagged for the occasion. Many of the officials went out and escorted him in. Being a Szechuenese there is universal rejoicing at his taking of the post. On the way304 words
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Article228 1917-12-04 7 Peking, November 13.—The following telegram from Washington, dated November 10, has been handed to Reuter's Agency by the American Legation It is officially announced that the subscriptions to the second Liberty Loan amounted to G. $4,617,000,000, being an over-subscrip-tion of 54 per cent. $3,000,000,000 having been the228 words
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Article153 1917-12-04 7 Tokio, November 20.—The following is an official announcement by the American Embassy Telegram from the Secretary of State, addressed to Viscount Ishii, on the eve of his departure, November 9. from San Francisco, on the Korea Maru As you are about to leave this country, permit me153 words
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Article115 1917-12-04 7 Tokio, November 16.—1 n an editorial on the despatch of Japanese troops to Europe the Kokumin says It is a question entirely for our own decision. We are fighting the Austrians and Germans and should never hesitate to seize any and every opportunity to beat the115 words
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Article55 1917-12-04 7 According to Japanese papers, the Imperial Railway Board has decided to tunnel the Shimonoseki Straits in order to improve the railway service between Kyushu and Hondo. The tunnel will measure six and a half miles, the cost of construction being estimated at Y. 14.000,000. The line55 words
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Article39 1917-12-04 7 Tokio, November 17. —Japan will be represented at the Paris conference by Viscount Chinda, the Japanese Ambassador in London Mr. Matsui, the Japanese Ambassador at Paris and the Naval and Military at Paris and London.39 words
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