Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 March 1919
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1919-03-31 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 74. VOL. LXXVII. MONDAY, 31st MARCH, 1919. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article366 1919-03-31 2 100,000 BOLSHEVISTS. Constantinople, Feb B,—A curious and interesting feature of political rumour in Constantinople at present is the importance attached to Bolshevism in pro-Committee circles. Putting aside the vexed question as to whether the Committee of Union and Progress and Russian Bolshevism were not originally created by366 words
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Article502 1919-03-31 2 Washington, Feb. 18.—The Committee of the Senate investigating Bolshevism has been occupied since Saturday in recording the testimony of Mr Roger E Simmons, a former representative in Russia of the Department of Commerce, who left Archangel last November. Mr Simmons described iu dramatic detail the manner502 words
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Advertisement911 1919-03-31 2 POSITION WANTED NOTICES. Robber Planter, over 3 years experience ST. GEORGE’S BALL. Sumatra and Kedab, seeks billet as assistant on an Estate in Sumatra or the F. M. S. FRIDAY, 25th APRIL, 1919. Apply Box No. 95, c/o Pinang Gazette. 508 —31-3 Intending subscribers to the above are ■—requested to911 words
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Advertisement1298 1919-03-31 2 “ARETHUSA” nan S gazette Training Ship. S RATES FOR Patrons: THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN. |j, r ,7, CASI)A I ADVERTISEMENTS. Chairman and Treaturer: C. E. MALDEN, Esq., M.A. H JI Chairman of Ship CommitUa: FOR SALE TCI TPT HOWBON F. DEVITT, Esq. SITUATIONS Joint Seeretariei: VACANT FTC H.1,298 words
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Article1091 1919-03-31 3 CAUSE OF RECENT TROUBLE. A few days ago Reuter announced that foar Egyptian Nationalists, including two ex-Mims'ers, had been deported to Malta for anti-British propaganda. Writing on 19th February the Cairo correspondent of the “Pioneer’’ tells the story of recent incidents which have no doubt some connection with1,091 words
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Article279 1919-03-31 3 Gbeat New Would Scheme. Great plans are under consideration fur inerting the Red Cross into a world-wiQe agency for peace instead of war. Leaders oi the British. American, French. Italian. Jap-ene-e. and other national Red Cross sowties are now i n conference on the preliminaries of279 words
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227 1919-03-31 3 Fhe Japanese Government s Annual fo, 1918 gives details of the cotton industry in that country that have a special interest for Lancashire just now. In 1916—the latest year dealt with in this section of th<. book—there were 240 cotton mills, and227 words
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Article132 1919-03-31 3 Final Examination in Engineebing. The report of the London Assessor, has just come to hand recommending the award of honours to the following candidates w*. graduated B. Sc. (Eng.) in June. 1918First class honours. Lin-chen Hua. Second class honours. Lim Bang Inn. Lee Boon Hock Wang Zung132 words
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Article1652 1919-03-31 3 The Kasuga Maru, which, was aground on Slope Island outside Lyemoon, has been towed to the laikoo Dockyard for repairs. The O.S.K. has arranged to add to the existing ship:- on the Java-Calcutta line the two s.s. Koso Maru and Sekko Maru in Mareh. A statement presented to1,652 words
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Advertisement144 1919-03-31 3 AN ASSASSIN. Rheumatism is like an assassin. Before you know it you are in its power, and the terrible pains and aches that follow are even worse than if the assassin’s knife was driven into your flesh. LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM is the one and the only true and sure cure144 words
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Advertisement232 1919-03-31 3 THE TIME WHEN RHEUMATISM RETURNS. This is the season when stiffness in the joints, and sharp twinges of pain in the muscles of the arms, legs or back, give warning to many people that rheumatism has not been dispelled from their system. Damp or cold days excite the old trouble232 words
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Advertisement426 1919-03-31 3 !The Signature. 1 To distinguish the original and Wi|y genuine Worcestershire Sauce from X** the many imitations, see that the Fro signature of LEA PERRINS Wc appears in White across the Red label on every bottle. mk No other sauce has such an exquisitely InZral delicate flavour, or such a426 words
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Article81 1919-03-31 4 BY-ELECTION RESULT. [Rkvheb’h Tnubgbams.»] London, March 25. In the by-election in Oxford University, created by the elevation of Mr. R E. Prothero to the peerage, the result was as follows: Professor Oman (Coalition Unionist) 2,613 Professor Gilbert Murray (Liberal) 1,330 Mr Athelstan Riley (In> dependent) 1,033 The result[Rkvheb’h Tnubgbams.»] - 81 words
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Article24 1919-03-31 4 ARRIVAL AT BRITISH PORTS. [Rrnm’s Tmlmgkams.I London, March 25. The first of the surrendered German merchantmen have arrived at British ports.[Rrnm’s Tmlmgkams.I - 24 words
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Article94 1919-03-31 4 Paris, March 24. The Supreme Economic Council has fixed a list of commodities which Germany is prohibited from exporting during the armistice, and has also arranged details regarding payment for food by exports, and approved measures giving German fishing vessels greater freedom in their own waters. Mr. Hoover94 words
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Article82 1919-03-31 4 Berlin. March 26. The “Frankfurter Zeitung” declares that a State tribunal is being established as a commission of inquiry into the events at the opening and during the war. War Guilt. Copenhagen, March 26. A message from Berlin on the 26th March, confirms the report that the82 words
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Article144 1919-03-31 4 THE INDEMNITY QUESTION. Ottawa, March 25. In the House of Commons. M. Du Tremblay, member for Outremont (Quebec) moved a resolution that Sir Robert Borden be instructed to take steps to claim from Germany an indemnity correspondiog to Canada’s war expenditure, or to claim this amount from the144 words
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Article88 1919-03-31 4 Havaa. Paris, March 24.—President Poincare, in a speech at the reopening of the Vesle Normale Soperieure in Pari 3 told the students that fur ther proof had fallen into the hands of the French Government concerning responsibility for the war. He said that on JulyHavaa. - 88 words
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Article80 1919-03-31 4 —Havas. Paris, March 24—President Wilson left on Sunday morning in an automobile to tovr the battlefields. He went tnrough Chateau Thierry and Soissons, and along the Cbemin des Dames to Laon, Noyon, Roye and Montdidier, and saw the emplacement of a Big Bertha.” President Wilson remarked that—Havas. - 80 words
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Article35 1919-03-31 4 Paris, March 27. Newspapers state that General Mangin will be given a very high post in the Near East, with a view to possible operations on he Hungarian frontier and south-west Russia.35 words
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Article51 1919-03-31 4 —Havas, Paris, March 24.—The Allied losses in killed during the war number, roughly, 2,550,000 men. A comparison by the French press with the population of the different countries, shows that France lost 3 37 per cent, Great Britain 1.5, Italy 1.33 and the United States 0.13 per.—Havas, - 51 words
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Article12 1919-03-31 4 London, March 18. The Rajah of Sarawak has arrived.12 words
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Article144 1919-03-31 4 London, March 26. In the Lincolnshire, Rivershore will be ridden by J Childs, Gollyeyes by Symbh and Verdun by K Pigott. The list, otherwise, is unchanged. Tbe Grand National scratchings are Markback, Bernstein and Knocks. The Lincolnshire Result. London, March 26. The Lincolnshire race returned as follows144 words
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Article115 1919-03-31 4 NEW REGULATIONS London, March 24. In the House of Commons, Mr Chamber lain announced that a regulation is being issued exempting from the requirements of Treasury licences, all issues by companies established in the United Kingdom, where in the issuing of a company it was certified that no115 words
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Article43 1919-03-31 4 London, March 28. Tbe Press Bureau says the Board of Trade announces the prohibition of the exportation of gold coin and bullion to all destinations. A general licence is being issued, permitting the importation of any quantity of gold and bullion.43 words
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Article198 1919-03-31 4 At 11 a. m on Saturday No. 2, Burmah Road, one of a block of five dwelling houses at the Penang Riad end of Burmah Road, occupied by fairly well-to do Chinese, was visited by robbers There were two of them and they were armed with198 words
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Article50 1919-03-31 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 pm. to-day:— 1. Fantasia The Rose of Castille ...Balfe 2. New Dance.. The Chorolistha ...Scott 3. Reminiscences Of Rosini ...Godfrey 4. Waltz The River of Years Liddle 5. March The Rowdy dowdy Boys ...Bilton50 words
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Article35 1919-03-31 4 April 2.—Rannymede Special Dinner and Dance. April 2. —Penang Golf Club, annual general meeting, 6-30 p.m. April 12.—F.M.S. War Lottery Drawing, at Ipoh Town Hall, 11 a.m. April 25.—St. George’s Ball, Town Hall.35 words
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Article313 1919-03-31 4 BRITISH SOCIALIST PROPAGANDA. [Rxutbr’b Tmgjums.J Loudon, March 28, The National Socialist Party, including Socialist members of the House of Commons, are arranging special propaganda throughout tbe country, especially in industrial centres, with a view to exposing tbe dangers and fallacies of Bolshevism, France and Russia Paris, March[Rxutbr’b Tmgjums.J - 313 words
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Article55 1919-03-31 4 Paris, March 27. An authoritative statement from a British source points out that the League of Nations Covenant obviously must be embodied in the Peace Treaty, in view of the fact that the latter refers to the mandatories of tbe League to whom the Germans are55 words
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Article73 1919-03-31 4 Copenhagen, March 27. A Berlin message of March 27th says Replying to the question of Herr Erzberger at Spa on March 19th regarding the statement attributed to Mr Lloyd George and M Pichon that there would be no negotiations at the Peace Conference with the Germans, who would73 words
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340 1919-03-31 4 Tokio, March 13—A report from a reliable source stares that among tbe prisoners taken by the Japanese on the 7th during the fighting with the Bolsheviki near Suchan were three Americans, according to whom about ten Americans are serving as officers with the Red340 words
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Article1440 1919-03-31 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL. -Ex. Mr. Post and Mr. and Mrs. Willobee and children left Penang by the Fultala. Major A. M. Thompson returned to Singapore after afivie weeks’ tour to Java and Sumatra The death occurred in Batavia on Tuesday of Mr. Low Soo Chian, late of Kuala Lumpur, broker. Mr.-Ex. - 1,440 words
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Article329 1919-03-31 4 A farewell entertainment was held at Chief Medical Officer’s Quarters, Sep*? Lines, Penang, on Friday afternoon a farewell address was presented to Gray, Chief .Medical Officer, Penang is shortly leaving for Europe on furW 1 bv the Dressers and Clerical Staff I Medical Staff, Penang329 words
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Advertisement347 1919-03-31 4 MEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITIONS VACANT. At once a smart Machine Man wanted for Cylinder Machine. Apply personally to The Works Manager, Pinang Gazette Press, Limited. British born Assistant wanted for healthy Rubber Estate in Lower Perak. Proficiency in Tamil essential. Write stating age, qualifications and salary required, and also forward recent347 words
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Article2649 1919-03-31 5 S. T.” ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange took place on Friday afternoon in the Exchange Buildings, Mr F L Tomin, the vice-chairman presiding. Before formally commencing the proceedings, the chairman announced that he was goingS. T.” - 2,649 words
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Article112 1919-03-31 5 About 250 Australian wireless operators —ail in fine fettle—arrived in Singapore by the Janus from Calcutta homeward bound after many days’ absence. The contingent was in the Mesopotamian campaign, and one of them said the Turk is as extinct as the Dodo there now.” He referred to112 words
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Article308 1919-03-31 5 T O M.’’ A Manager Fined. Before Mr G A Smith, First Magistrate Ipoh Mr F Brooksbank, the manager of Kinta Association Ltd, Tanjong Rambutan was charged with disobeying the orders issued by the Inspector of Mines contained in the following order Take notice that by the powers« T O M.’’ - 308 words
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Article248 1919-03-31 5 Unmarried Employees. An ordinary meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners was held in the board room, p esided over by Mr AV Peel Chairman Air Braddell said he wished to ask a question that certain newspapers had commented on, the employment of engineers aged 30 who were248 words
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Article149 1919-03-31 5 —"S.F. P” Shortly before eleven o’clock on Thursday night eight prisoners escaped from the Civil Prison, Singapore. One of them is Chan Ah Long, who is the first accused in the gang robbery case off Victoria-st on January 14tb, which was in the course of hearing at—"S.F. P” - 149 words
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Article132 1919-03-31 5 At the Legislative Council on Monday the Hon Mr D Y Perkins will ask:— Whether having in view the prevalence of venereal diseases in this Colony, their effects upon the health of the oemmunity and the trafficking in women alleged to be inseparable from the existence of brotheD,132 words
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Advertisement136 1919-03-31 5 IS S. S. MARAMA. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, I WEDNESDAY, 2ND APRIL, 1919, I’ DINNER on the LAWN. DANCING j B Special Jsieenee. fto Extra <26arge. e KERDYK HENDERSON, Proprietors. j I Great Attraction Saturday, sth April, 1919- I I After Dinner FRANCES DAINTY will present her Company Lin Juggling and Trick136 words
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Miscellaneous328 1919-03-31 5 □□nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnu n a The unconditional Surrender of General Gloom 1 0 CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN “SHOULDER ARMS” g Q AT THE a g P— EMPIRE P™ n 1 ALACE limIVI I lIIU I ENANG n n 0 On Thursday, 3rd April, 1919. L> NO WONDER THE KAISER WANTS TO QUIT! 9328 words
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Article61 1919-03-31 6 Boehm —Cappi—At the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore, on March 26, Mr Angelo Boehm, of Penang, to Miss Piera Cappi, of Milan Ferguson—Waddell.—On February 1, at Hampstead, Lewis Buchanan Ferguson, Scottish Rifles, son of the late John Forbes Ferguson, Dumbreck, Glasgow, to Margaret Wardlaw Waddell, daughter of the61 words
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Article1607 1919-03-31 6 Readers interested in the question of rice supplies, and there must be few who are not c mcerned to *ome extent, will have noticedin Satu day’s issue an announcement, which emanated from the office of the Deputy Food Controller, intimating that a Central Milling Agency1,607 words
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Article1344 1919-03-31 6 The establishment of a Statistical Bureau is a matter on which reA Statistical presentation? have been made Bureau. by various Associations in Malaya. At its Penang meeting, the Planters’ Association discussed, in the first place, the creation of a Bureau which would collect rubber estate statistics, etc.,1,344 words
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Article23 1919-03-31 6 To-day s quotations for unrefined tin in Penang was $lOO per picul, buyers no sellers and for refined tin no market.23 words
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Article272 1919-03-31 6 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the output of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., (N L) for the week ending 2Sth inst. was 16 tons. Mr. Edward Warwick’s New Revuaeal Comedy Company in “Vanity Fair.” in three editions, comes to Peiiang on Saturday, for a season of272 words
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Advertisement31 1919-03-31 6 PRITCHARDS STOCK-TAKING CLEARANCE SA I C JTL L. trf FOR TEN DAYS ONLY SALE COMMENCES Monday, 7th April to I7th GENUINE REDUCTIONS. PRITCHARD CO., LTD., (INCORPORATED IN S. S.) MM— ■——MM,31 words
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Advertisement25 1919-03-31 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families, also single and double rooms. Baundrv on the Premises.25 words
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Obituary68 1919-03-31 6 DEATH. Clark —At the Maternity Hospital, Madras, on 22nd March, 1919, Mrs. R. A. E Clark, wife of Sergt R. A E. Clark, Middlesex Regiment, late of Penang Harbour Board, and sister of Mrs. P. Pedley. Deeply regretted. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mrs. McKnighi Young desires to express her grateful thanks to those68 words
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Article295 1919-03-31 7 MR BONAR LAW’S STATEMENT. [Rbuteb’j Telegbams. London, March 26. At the Conference between the Executive of the Miners’ Federa'ijn and the Government. Mr. Bonar Ltw, in the course of a long conciliatory statement dealing with the miners’ proposed modifications of the Sankey report, said the Government was unable[Rbuteb’j Telegbams. ] - 295 words
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Article309 1919-03-31 7 Mr. BONAR LAW’S STATEMENT. London, March 27. In the House of Co-' m ns, repljing to a motion by Major Newman, asking a declaration by the Government on fiscal policy, Mr. Bonar Law said the prosperity of the country depended uoon increase! production. The Covernments’s efforts would309 words
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Article322 1919-03-31 7 MR. CHAMBERLAIN’S HEAVY TASK London, March 7th.—Although fighting ceased nearly four months ago the Government is stil issuing War Bonds. The country is still living far beyond its means. the armistice was signed the war was costing seven millions daily. It is now costing five and a322 words
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Article147 1919-03-31 7 CLOSE CO-OPERATION. London, March 24. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. P. A. Hurd, Major-General Seely said the Dominions had been a«ked to appoint suitable offices for liaison between the respecive Governments and the Air Ministry. Some of these officers had taken up their147 words
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Article43 1919-03-31 7 Washington, March 25. Several huge aeroplanes are being prepared for the trans-Atlantic flight, which the Navy Department is undertaking shortly. Pcssibly three machines will participate in the flight on the theory the greater the number the greater the chances of success.43 words
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386 1919-03-31 7 Edinburgh, February 16th; —The great Clyde airship, to which reference is now permitted to be has been built by Messrs William Beardmore and Co in their great new factory at Inchinnau. Another ship of the same class is being constructed at Selby by Messrs386 words
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Article39 1919-03-31 7 Paris, March 27.—Aeroplane mail services between Paris and Bordeaux will begin to-day.—Havas. Paris-Marseilles Flight. Paris, March 24—Lieutenant Roget made a flight from Marseilles to Paris in hours, at an average speed of 125 miles per hour.—Havas.39 words
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Article520 1919-03-31 7 MR. CHURCHILL’S SPEECH. [Reuteb’s Telegbams.] London, March 25. In the House of Commons, Mr Churchill, replying to Opposition criticisms on the Military Service Bill, said that unless men re-enlisted for two years and upwards, it would be impossible to relieve the Territorial and other troops in India[Reuteb’s Telegbams.] - 520 words
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Article128 1919-03-31 7 STATEMENT TO PARLIAMENT. London, March 25. In the House of Commons, at question time, Mr. Cecil Harmsworth stated there was every indication that the general improvement in the situation in Egypt was being maintained. The Acting High Commissioner had reported that the firm action of the authorities128 words
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Article51 1919-03-31 7 Madrid, March 25. A general strike broke out in Barcelona on the 23rd. Martial law was proclaimed on the 25tb. Martial law will possibly be extended to the whole of Spain. Martial Law Proclaimed. Madrid, March 26. Martial law has been proclaimed throng boat51 words
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Article556 1919-03-31 7 7 [Reuteb’s Telegbams.] Prague, March 25. It is reported from Budapest that Colonel Vix.head of the French military mission, has been wounded and made prisoner. Major Freeman, of the British military mission, is said to have escaped from Budapest. An unconfirmed report states that Count Karolyi has been assassinated.[Reuteb’s Telegbams.] - 556 words
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Article67 1919-03-31 7 LARDER AND POLICY. Berlin, March 24. The Plenary Committee of the Workers’ Council of German-Austria resolved, in view of German-Austria’s complete dependence upon the Entente for food, not to accede at present to their Hungarian comrades’ appeal to them to enter into contact with the Russian Soviet Government, but67 words
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Article199 1919-03-31 7 STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS. [Retttee’s Telegbams.] London, March 25. In the House of Commons, at question time, Mr Cecil Harmsworth stated that the situation in the Ukraine was obscure, but it was reported that the Petlura Government had collapsed before the Bolshevists, who had advanced in certain sectors.[Retttee’s Telegbams.] - 199 words
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Article176 1919-03-31 7 NEGOTIATIONS FOR EXCHANGE. London, March 26. Reuter learns thab British Commissions have been sent to Moscow, under the Soviet Government’s safe conduct, in connection with a number of British officers and men imprisoned by the Bolshevists. Arrangements are being unde to secure early release, on a176 words
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294 1919-03-31 7 Washington, March, 13.—Secretary Baker in a letter to the House and Senate Military Committees saysj: I have just received a cablegram from General Bliss concerning the sending of two American railway companies, with the approval of President Wilson, to Murmansk for the following object: first,294 words
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Article45 1919-03-31 7 Copenhagen, March 24. A Vienna message says the ex-Emperor Karl and his family have gone to Switzerland. Ex-Emperor's Journey. Berne, March 25. The ex-Emperor Karl’s journey from Austria was accomplished under British protection. The ex-imperial couple are residing in a chateau at Wartegg.45 words
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Article523 1919-03-31 7 A CRITICISED INNOVATION. [Reuteb’s Telegbams.] Paris, March 24. The Peace Conference has decided that no details of its proceedings may be published, except those contained in the communique which does not indicate the date of the next meeting of the Council of Ten. French diplomats state that[Reuteb’s Telegbams.] - 523 words
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Article180 1919-03-31 7 Paris, March 25. In view of the seriousness of the European situation, a big effort is being made to have the peace treaty ready within a week. Practically all the terms are formulated, and Mr Lloyd George, M. Clemenceau, President Wilson and Signor Orlando are concentrating efforts180 words
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Article871 1919-03-31 8 KOREAN VERSION. Shanghai, Mar ll—The following interesting accounts of the recent declaration of independence in Korea have been received from a private soarce The leaders of the Nationalist Party at were arrested on the Ist at 1 p m at Taiwhakwan (a restaurant) while bolding a871 words
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Advertisement166 1919-03-31 8 fil, j W .jjj j //J)n ji j V^zS<"' n gw (r \z A ROSE’S ftf® LIKE JUICE a 6 Delicious, wfSIS Wholesome, Refreshing. WL LIME juice WJ j Prepared from the pure juice of the finestWestlndian Lime Fruit, grown F £&B| esutes in Dominica, West [M3?m u k Mm166 words
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Advertisement214 1919-03-31 8 YOUR milieu W ILL. NtVi-R Bli ilt/ALIHY L.UNQ AS HE IS TROUBLED WITH WORMS-do away with all WORM worries, give him DA H SANTOIDS which not only expel the worm?, but also the nests in which the young are deposited- Tut up in tablets arr- eable to taste I j214 words
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Advertisement136 1919-03-31 8 GRANT’S <bf I WHJ_SKY. AGENTS R. T. REID Co., PENANG. "jjuliii— JMMHMIUI csawTigiw.wwrana— W ■<';' -11-’ 'J' I I.™ rnt Istpslm rib Virginia A cigarettes k WILLSB R| STOL 4 LONDON jßßai of 56 96 cents. ALL DEALERS. I MMHWENw V i.TWRW—I LI EWU. U. f UF£ lASSU RANCE Co..136 words
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Article110 1919-03-31 9 THE JOHORE CEREMONY. [Fkom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore. March 29. H. E. the Governor and Lady Evelyn Young. H. E. Major-General Ridout, the Hon. Mr. W. G. Maxwell, the Hon. Mr. F. S. James, and other distinguished pei sonages were present at Johore Bahru cm110 words
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Article102 1919-03-31 9 PROXIES IN ELECTION. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur. March 31. At the annual meeting of the Selangor Club a breezy discussion took place orn the refusal of admission of proxies in the election of the committee on the ground that they were received too late. It was102 words
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Article87 1919-03-31 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 29. At the annual meeting of Tapah Rubber Estates, Ltd., Mr. Macgregor, who presided, said despite an anxious year the company was able to pay a small dividend. The fall in the profit was due entirely to the low selling prices, as87 words
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Article45 1919-03-31 9 REQUEST FOR GOVERNMENT COMMISSION. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore. March 29. 'At the meeting of the Legislative Council, on Monday, the Hon. Mr. Perkins will ask «he Government to appoint a Commission to enquire into the question of brothels and venereal disease.45 words
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Article54 1919-03-31 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 29. The report of Sungei Gau lin shows a profit of $42,632. A final dividend of 10 per cent, is recommended, making 20 per cent, for the year, carrying forward $14,336. The average price for ore was $B5 per picul. The54 words
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Article48 1919-03-31 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 29. At the annual meeting of the Hotel \an IVijk, Heer Van de Stadt stated that the year had been an excellent one, thanks to the good work of the Manager, Heer Jorissen. The property was in better condition.48 words
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Article22 1919-03-31 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore. March 29. The German prisoner of war, Teter Haveryith. has escaped from Tanglin.22 words
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Article133 1919-03-31 9 THE SENTENCES. The case in which 51 Chinese were charged with affray at Weld Quay on February 22nd was concluded to-day in Penang Police Court,, when Mr. S. H. Langston sentenced eight of the Lee clan to one month s rigorous imprisonment each, fifteen Lims to 14133 words
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Article1162 1919-03-31 9 THE FULL PRIZE-LIST. Penang Bisley was concluded yesterday afternoon. The Short Ranges (Open) 200, 000 and 600 yards, competition, was held on Saturday, when there was a tricky light. In the large number of competitors were several from the mainland, namely Major M. W. L. Bower (Malacca), Messrs/1,162 words
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Article204 1919-03-31 9 The -undermentioned having been enrolled js taken on the strength and posted as follows;—Pte. Fred. Pritchard (A Compan,). I’he undermentioned have bren discharged for the reasons given oppisite their names: —Pte. Rankin. E. H. (A Coy.) at his own •request (American Citizen) Pte. Shuat, H. A. (B Coy.)204 words
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Article501 1919-03-31 9 -“S.F.P.”- London. March 8.-A conference of a®sorepresenting all sports in the United kingdom, held in London, approved a senes of memorials to be forwarded to every member of the Cabinet and of Parliament emphasising the need to increase facilities for spirts and recreation for the not merely-“S.F.P.”- - 501 words
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Article614 1919-03-31 9 Rangoon,March 22.—Regarding the price of paddy, Messrs. Morrison and Company’s Market report says: “Now that the assurance has been given by the Chief Food Controller that prices of rice will not be raised at all events not for some considerable time, if at all, the big614 words
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Article68 1919-03-31 9 AA hy America is Preferred. London, March s.—Replying to Sir R. Cooper in the Commons, Col. Amery stated that an order for twelve locomotives foi the Malay States had been placed in the Lnited States in January because earlv delivery was urgently necessary. The American firms68 words
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Article79 1919-03-31 9 The terms of issue of the Straits Settlements War Loan Conversion per cent Bonds are now issued. Cash subscriptions will not be received and the bonds will only be issued against the equivalent face value of the six per cents. All bonds will be issued to bearer, exempt79 words
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Article115 1919-03-31 9 Pbnang, March 31, 1919. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/3 31/32 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 7/32 m 3 Credit ...2/4 7/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 15/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moul mein Demand Bank ”2 3 days’sight Private115 words
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Article70 1919-03-31 9 The following are the latest quotations io Messrs. Kennedy <fc Co.’s share list:— Friday. To-day. 00 «2 0C SHARES. "5 s *5 ffl aQ n 0Q Rubber (Dollar.) c. c. c. S c. T.-Anson 10.00 10.50 10.50 11.00 Mining. Rambutan 7.00 7.25 6.00 700 General. F M.70 words
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Article195 1919-03-31 9 Messrs. Guthrib And Co. Report. Singapore, March 27 :—For the weekly rubber auction held yesterday and to day the quantity catalogued was 1,161 tons, Demand was poor at the commenc*- ment, and, though it improved later, prices for nearly all grades show an appreciable drop as compared195 words
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Article192 1919-03-31 9 Penang, March 31, 1919. S. P. Tapioca $7 80 sales. M. P. Tapioca $8.40 sales. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6s buyers. Black Pepper $25 nom. White Pepper $4O nom; Trang Pepper no stock, $9O nom. Mace Pickings $BO sellers. Clones $7O sellers.192 words
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Article200 1919-03-31 9 PENANG, MARCH 31, 1919. BEEF— cts. Soup per catty 20 Roast do 30—32 Steaks do 30—32 Stew or Curry Meat do 21—22 Rump Steak do 30 —32 Ox Tail each 35 do Tongue do 55 ’do Feet do Heart Small each 35 Liver per catty 40 Fillet of200 words
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Article371 1919-03-31 9 Satuxday’b Latb Arrivals. Faitala, Johnson, 2,708, Singapore, Islay Kerr Co, general. Fazilka, Brabham, 2,698, Madras, Islay Kerr, general. M S Pera, Danish, 3,499, Valparaiso, (via Singapore) G H Slot and Co, Thye Oe, Eusoff, 23, Bagan Seiai, Eastern Shipping Co, general. Sunday’s Auutvatx Will 0’ the Wisp, Ogier,371 words
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Article263 1919-03-31 9 DAILY (except Sunday) Federated Malay States, By train 7.15 a.m. Malacca, Johore, Singa- > also at 5.30 p.m. pore and Hongkong— jon Saturdays Parit Buntar, Bsgan Serai, and Taiping jJO a m> 3.45 p>m Ipoh, Batu Gajah, and Tapah Road j 3.45 p, m Teluk Anson (when263 words
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Article553 1919-03-31 10 1.800 ON BOARD AT SHANGHAI. Shanghai. March 13.—hile three German doctors remain in hiding at the TVoosung Medical School and 100 other enemy subjects, including George Sinneker. are eluding the Chinese authorities, 1,797 Germans and Austrians on the Nore, Novara and Atreus, start on the long journey553 words
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Article192 1919-03-31 10 I he thi-ee vessels, the P. and O. steamers Nore and Novara and the Blue Funnel steamer Atreus entered Hongkong harbour having on board about 2.000 Germans and Austrians, men women, and children, who are being shipped back to Germany. A representative of the “China Mail”192 words
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Article152 1919-03-31 10 New York, February 15.—The following letter from Mr. Ellery Sedgwick, editor of the Atlantic Monthly.” appears in today’s “New York Times” “Since questions have arisen both regarding the authenticity of the correspondence between Mr. Asquith and Mr. Lloyd George, appearing in the current ‘Atlantic Monthly’ and the152 words
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Article852 1919-03-31 11 pected to know, and these rather.— Ceylon Observer I have often felt that the Federated Malay States were a good deal ahead of ns in Ceylon in some respects, and it has rather jarred my pride in my adopted country. The land question, for instance, so fullpected to know, and these rather.—‘ Ceylon Observer ” - 852 words
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Article110 1919-03-31 11 “T.0.M.” Last month a most serious accident occurred in a mine in Sungei Parit when ont> of the faces of the mine on which some coolies were working came down most unexpectedly and buried a coolie, who died subsequently. As a sequel to this Mr. H. C.■ “T.0.M.” - 110 words
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