Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 May 1919

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE published daily ESTABLISHED 1833. Jo. 103. VOL. LXXVII. MONDAY, sth MAY, 1919. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    WAGON-PACHAUNG WOLFRAM MINES, LTD.
    2698 2 EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING. Au extraordinary general meeting of the members of the Wagon-Pachaung Wolfram Mines, Limited, was held at the Registered Offices of the Company, British India Hou-e, 23, Beach Sireet, Penang, on Saturday, for the purpose of considering the Company’s position in view of the
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    A BIRTHDAY PARTY.
    215 2 In the Third Court, Penang, to-day, before Mr. G. C. G. Muller, one Chinaman and 13 Chinese women were charged with gaming in a common gaming house. Sub-Inspector of Police Eusoff said at 30-30 p.m. on the 12th instant he raided a house in Magazine Road. Both
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      550 2 new advertisements. POSITIONS VACANT. Draftsman wanted. A first class draftsman with experience in Engineers or Architect’s Office Good salary to good man. App ications and recent testimonials to ne addressed to Messrs. Topham, Jones Railton, Ltd Prai. Assistant wanted (B itish), apply stating previous exparienca to the Manager, Changkat Sirdang
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      42 2 With regular arrivals of new film-stocks, Kodak enthusiasts can return to their favourite hobby. Fresh Kodak films in all the popular sizes, as well as Kodak Cameras and Kodak sundries, are always in stock at “Cash Chemists Limited, 52/54, Beach Street, Penang.
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      66 2 j RUNNYMEDE HOTEL I FINEST SITUATION IN PENANG. S Full TOWN BAND Every Wednesday and Saturday. I TERMS MODERATE. I SINGLE $5.50 to $lO. (DOUBLE $11.50 to $17.50. laerms for families and on application KERDYK HENDERSON, Pr°P riet ,s I J. BERRY Co. (Engineers and Merchants, Penang Branch :-CHINA STREET
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      164 2 I Smpire Tbeafal q Monday sth May to WWneWay First House 8 p.m. Sharp. H THE GREAT PATRIOTIC SERIAL I n A Daughter of Unci© 0 Episodes 3 and 4. I 13 FEATURING JANE VANCE. i Olive Tell in SecreFsirta What would you think of a man who wanted to
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    KEDAH’S ROADS.
    882 3 NEW DEVELOPMENT. The report of Mr. G. A. Hall, Acting Adviser to the Kedah Government, for the year 1917—18 state» that the expenditure of the Public Works department was $1,633,647 as against $1,512,517 for the preceding year. Public Works extraordinary expenditure amount ed to $1,132,200, of which $603,225
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    Perlis in 1918
    411 3 The report on the State of Perlis for the year 1917—18 by the Acting Adviser, Mr. E C Eckhardt, states that the revenue for the year A H 1336 was $306,924, as compared with $264,976 for the year A H 1335. The expenditure was $269,027 on an
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      1239 3 POSITION WANTED. NOTICES. HILL PADI t RAGI pe »ks TAml iJLe of mechanical works. g'S'* 1 aPP y BOlN Supplies of seeds will shortly 136, c/° PinaUg be available. VACANT. The Department of Agriculture POSITIONS VAGAN 1. has fix£d the pr ce -X;— Five cents per lb. r lo T^r°.
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    THE ADRIATIC PROBLEM.
    1082 4 Evidence bag been accumulating from many aide*, for several mouths, that the clashing claims of the I a’ians and the Jugoslavs to the eastern shores of the Adriatic were likely to be the most acute and difficult problem that the Peace Conference would have to solve. Far
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    C.R.C TENNIS.
    157 4 Open Duble. —Chan Fook Nghee and Chan Fook Shain beat Chua Sin Earn and Oh Eng Lecng by 4—6, 6—4, B—6.8 —6. Single Handicap B. —Goh Soon Chong +l5 beat Wong Pak How scr. by 7—5. 3 —tJ. 6—4, and Teoh Pin Chong +l5 beat Yeoh Cheang Ann
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    CRICKET.
    95 4 Another cricket match was played on Saturday, between P.C.C. and P.R.C., the latter winning by 67 runs. P.R.C. batted first and made .142 for eight wickets (P. Foley 56, R. J. Rangel 28 F. Reutens 18, W. A. W illiams 16 and C. Rodrigues 14). P.C.C. replied with 75
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    EMPIRE THEATRE.
    102 4 In spite of the short notice, there was a large attendance at the Empire Theatre, la t night to witness the performance given by the great contortionist Royalino. Every act of his was loudly applauded, and it is no exaggeration to say that he deserves the name of
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1647 4 Those who are to blame for the lack of proper provision on the The Marama Marsma—which as fitted up for a voyage home a' this time of the year carried too many passengers, especially in view of the fact that so many on board were invalid women
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    CHURCH UNION AT KUALA LANGAT.
    56 4 [Fbom Oub Own ConEirs Kuala Lumpur, a The Kuala Langat Planters at nual meeting, decided to take stria non-secta.'ian place of wei' upHarmston's Ciicus will arrive m from Alor Star, on the tse open a short season here oa 11 (jbiDk 15th inst. The circus
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    79 4 co'>’ k' Tongkah Harbour Tin■ T>red «-l g tonS output for the month of Apri n( j w The output of Tongkah Coml April was 62 tons. Ltd The Malayan Tin for April showrf output J $60,812.23, yardage e J Tongkah Harbour Tin r yuy output from 27th
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      169 4 PRITCHARD C° L“ (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. We are showing a beautiful selection of New Goods in this Department amongst them THE SEFTON FABRICS The Dernier Cri in Dress'Goods. Their bold designs and Colours; their absolute novelty and originality will lend charm to the wearer wherever worn.
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      58 4 E. O. SPECIAL DINNER to-night. After Dinner Mr. Chas. E. Weatherley Will Present “THE PRIZE PACKETS" Variety Entertainers. A Popular Show. LA PETITE ZILLA. The Prince of Pantomime. XAIDA STELLA. Australia’s Vesta Tilley. QUEENIE LLOYD. The 'Cute Kid. CHAS. E. WEATHERLEY and a Piano. CLOTILDE COLEMAN Entertainer. Dinner $2. Entertainment
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    ITALY'S CLAIMS.
    1913 5 rnENT WILSON’S PECL4KAFBESIDE tio n, par,sifAt*** (RirTtB 8 TrucBAM.J Paris, April 23. t Wilson this afternoon made Prf “»tem d-»'*”» direct!y Wit a 6 li.l question befOTe the P, Oe cßtr Ter i,v issoing an official »t fttement th o Adriatic problem. In be statement, the President let
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    THE ADRIATIC PROBLEM.
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    PEACE TERMS.
    32 5 THE PUBLICATION. [Rxutxb’b Tklxgbams.] Loudon, April 24. It has been decided that the official summary of the peace terms will be made public when they are handed to the Germans.
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    The German Delegates.
    105 5 FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT. Berlin, April 23. Marshal Foch’s reply to the German telegram of April 21st, says the German delegates can depart when ready. They will be accorded entire freedom of movement for tbe fulfilment of their mission, and for telegraphic and telephonic communication with their Government.
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    Kiao-Chau.
    31 5 Paris, April 23. The Council of Three decided that the question of Kiao-Chau be referred to a board of experts on Far Eastern affairs. It is expected to report promptly.
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    The Bolshevists.
    286 5 ORENBURG EVACUATED. London, April 24. Reuter learns that the Bolshevist Headquarters Staff hastily evacuated Orenburg, upon which General Dutoff’s Army is advancing. General Dutoff has already recaptured Omsk. Large numbers of Bolshevist deserters joined the Siberians, and are fighting excellently. The peasants in the liberated districts are also
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    Egypt.
    29 5 £GEN, ALLENBY AND STRIKERS. London, April 24. Reuter learns tbat General Allenby has issued a proclamation declaring tbat the striking Government employees must return to work or resign.
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    Rushdi Pasha Resigns.
    10 5 Cairo, April 23. Rushdi Pasha has resigned,
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    The Antiantic Flight.
    29 5 St. John’?, April 23. Both air flight parties are reconciling themselves to the prospect of long delay, and do not contemplate a start before next month.
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    THE NAVAL VISIT TO PARIS.
    503 5 RECEPTION AT THE INVALIDES. [RXUTIB’B TaUGBAMS.] Paris, April 23. Admiral Beatty arrived by motor car, with Lady Beatty and Marshal Petain. Admirals Tyrwhitt and Leveson were accompanied to Paris by a contingent of 100 officers, 200 petty officers and 850 men from Cherbourg. There was
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    Trade Restrictions Removed.
    121 5 London, April 26. The Press Bureau says the Board of Trade announces that all controls on tbe sale and distribution of commodities exercised under D.O R.A.” have been abolished, or will cease on May 31st except in a few instances, including Australasian wool, flax, flax seed and
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    The Prince a Freemason.
    16 5 London, April 24. The Prince of Wales has been initiated a Freemason.
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    Silver.
    59 5 London, April 30. Silver is at 48 7/Bd. The market is steady. London, May 1. Silver is at 48 13/16d. The market is quiet. London, May 1. Messrs Montagu and Co’s report says the fluctuations in the price of silver were wider this week, owing to vacillation in American
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    WAR HONOURS' LIST.
    120 5 HARRY LAUDER KNIGHT. [Rnutxr’b Txligramb.] London, April 28. The Premier’s Honours’ list for publid services in the war includes Viscounties. Baron Burnham and Baron t ßothermere< Baronys. Sir J H Roberts, Sir R T Hermon* Hodge, Sir T R Dewar, the Honourable)X H Cochrane. Baronrtcies Twenty-three Baronetcies
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    Germany’s War Aims.
    330 5 DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED. Paris, April 29. “Le Journal publ'she? a number of authentic and hitherto unpublished documents, obtained from the late Herr Eisner’s Private Secretary, including Herr Erzberger’s memorandum to the German State and Army leaders in 1914, outlining the German war aims, the object of which were
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    Germans from China.
    28 5 AT ROTTERDAM. Rotterdam, April 29. The first contingent of Germans expelled from China, numbering 720 men, arrived aboard the steamer Atreus, and proceeded to Germany.
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    HIGH COMMISSIONER ENTERTAINED.
    122 5 PROTECTION FOR NEW MANUFACTURES. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, May 5. H. E. the High Commissioner was enter? tained. by a large gathering of members of the F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce to luncheon in the Selangor Club chambers, ofl Saturday. The Hon. Mr. H. P. Clodd
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    SIAMESE TROOPS RETURN.
    41 5 WELCOMED TO BANGKOK. [From Our Own Correspondent. ’J Bangkok, May 3. A contingent of the Siamese troops returning frjm the western front was accorded a great reception. His Majesty the King delivered a speecH and decorated the troops.
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    SHIPPING CONDITIONS.
    1838 6 THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY. Lt. J. R. D. Oldham. R.N.V.R. informs us that he is directed to forward a communique by the Hon’ble Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G., on the subject of the threatened strike an the local vessels with annexures. “In connection with the threatened strike of
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      124 6 OH! HOW IT HURTS. That’s what you say about that painful swelling on your knee or elbow. But what are you going to do about it—sit there and suffer? Perhaps you have tried all sorts of embrocations and found no relief. These are just the sort of cases in which
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    456 7 s.r.” Hereford h.*> been appointed Penan? Mnnicipaluy. v Koieht is to -O' 8 di eCtOr 01 th 6 sct as eOD c John Bucknill, KC, Chief Tbe “Xre'.neC'Urt, Straits Settlements y,ven P m o->"’«yWb. rr Chian, who has resided in the r Ssttlemeuts for 24 years, has
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    COLONEL DERRICK’S RETIREMENT.
    170 7 Lieut.-(LI. G. A Derrick, C.8.E., V.D., inmandant-, S.V.C., has issued the fols' orders, dated Singapore, April 30: G A. Derrick, C.8.E., V.D., retires the corps as from 1 A. R. Glennie as- 4 mr.'.and from the same date. In re’a tl command of the S.V.C. I s
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    TAIPING TIN DREDGING.
    67 7 are M<esrs. Katz Bros., f Ff t i at the Taiping Tin P l 6 Deebo,!-’ n i ave Pnrchased from 2 b.... No Liability their tn f r,(Y> ’’N'hop and Plant for the e r< Arrangements have been ll!c; 1. '‘nt by equal monthlv 'J spread
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    A RAILWAY HOTEL.
    19 7 v Merstan with their w Railway» original ln p ntion to proceed Cll E house pro-
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    PADI GROWING.
    1314 7 IMPORTANCE TO MALAYA. The folk wing is an extract from a repurt ]aij before the recent Federal Council, by Mr. E. J. Butler, Joint Director of tho Agiicultura!. Research Institute, Pusa, India Padi is the third crop in point of acreage in British Malaya with 140,000 acres in
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    ORCHARD ROAD INCIDENT.
    145 7 The preliminary enquiry into the case in which three Chinese Ho Meng Kit, Ngow Cheng Sam, and Wong Ah Chai are I concerned with attempted gang robbery at ihe Art Furniture Depot, No. 166.1 Orchaid- Road. Singapore, and causing hurt tc Inspector Dvas, on the night !of
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    TANGLIN CLUB.
    169 7 Ac ihe annual general meeting of the Tanglin Club. Singapore, Air. R. St. J. Braddell was in the chair. In reviewing the yearns work, he said that it had been an exceedingly prosperous one, even more than the previous year. Referring to the future, he went rn to
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    FALSE RUMOUR.
    172 7 The following has been received by cable from the Chief of the General Staff. India, relative to a rumour which has been circuited in India describing the bombing of the Golden Temple, Amritsar. —“I have been requested by Sardar Sunder Singh Majitthia, Honorary Secretary Chief Khalsa Diwan, to
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    PRESIDENT WILSON’S MANIFESTO.
    1167 7 Things Have Changed. [Rxuteb’s Txligbams.J Piesideut Wilson’s statement proceeds Many other powers, g<eat and small, have entered into the with no knowledge of that private understanding (the Pact of London.) The Austro-Hungarian Empire, then the enemy of Europe, and at whose expense the pact of London was
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    RUBBER CROPS.
    52 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for Apr! Consolidated lbs 49,162 Gula-Kalumpong 138,000 Juru 11,003 Kong Lee (Perak) 890 Karan 8,500 New Columbia 32,567 Nellmay 6,283 Padang Jawa 19.367 Padang 25,000 Perak River Valley 12,540 Rautau 4,1)0 R. E. of Krian 24,0C0 Singapore Para 38,224 Sama ,aga 17,000
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    PRODUCE.
    192 7 Pbnang, May 5 1919 S. P. Tapioca $9.50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $lO sellers. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast:3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers Black Pepper $25 nom White Pepper $4O nom; Trang Pepper nominal Mace $9O nom. Mace Pickings $BO sellers Cloves $7O sellers. Nutmegs $4B
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    PENANG MAILS CLOSE.
    278 7 POST OFFICE. DAILY (except Sunday) Federated Malay States, A By train 7.15 a.m Malacca, Johore, Singa- > also at 5.30 p.m pore and Hongkong— J on Saturdays Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, and Taiping J 10 a.m. 3.45 p.m Ipoh, Batu Gajah, and Tapah Road J 3.45 p.m.
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    LOG BOOK.
    840 7 The s.s. Hydra is now undergoing an overhaul in the Bangkok Dock. Steamers now registered in Korea number 79, of 34,879 ons, while the number of sailing ships is 341, aggregating 11,861 tons. Vessels of over 1,000 tons launched in Japan during March numbered 18, of 77,757 tons.
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