Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 July 1919

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833 No. 165. VOL. LXXVII. MONDAY. 21st JULY, 1919. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • 1597 2 DINNER AT THE E. 0. JO MEMBERS OF II VI AND ALLIED FORCES. In the celebrations, the men who midl- possible were in every one’s thoughts. In Malaya to day there are many of them, have recently returned, in the majority of cases after a lengthy period on one or
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  • 122 2 A special tiffin was p < vided fo membes and ladies at the Pe &ng Club on Saturday, and a large gathering found that the Club had provided an excellent coli repast, which was greatly appreciated The reading tables had been removed fro n the main
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  • 82 2 The fine residence of Mr. Lim Bion Hor in Light St. was ablaze with lanterns and decorations on Ftiday evening for the “At Home”. There was a constant stream of callers, moat of those attending the Victory Ball crossing over to pay their respects
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  • 1060 2 Estimates of the Saturday’s crowd on the Esplanade varied between 10,000 and 15,000. The actual figure waa probably higher. For the first time Penang School girls took part in the Athletic Sparta on the Esplanade and the events in which they participated were watched with keen
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  • 398 2 Copenhagen, May 31. —The “National Ti. dende” publishes an interesting interview its London correspondent has had with Jonas Lied—who has arrived in London from Omsk via Vladivostok and New York, and is now proceeding to Paris—on the subject of the commercial development of Siberia under Admiral
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  • 195 2 include cars shipped in bond.—Oriental Motor. During the first quarter of this year 122 motor cars valued at Tls. 196,409 were imported into Shanghai. This is considerably under the figure for the last two quarters of last year, a fact which is due both to the
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  • 140 2 .—“S.T t The steamer Katong which arrived in harbour at Singapore on Wednesd«ay morning brought a Chinese fisherman, whom its Captain picked up in a cancoe m lat. 8.52 N. and long. 102.10 E. It appears the man went out from a coasting village named Toloban (Siam)
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  • 38 3 [Rxutm’b Tkjbgbams.J Hague, July 10. It is authoritatively stated that the Allies have not yet asked for the extradition of Kaiser, which will be considered from the point of view of law and right.
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  • 38 3 Berlin, July 12. The congress of the German National party composed of old reactionaries telegraphed to the Queen of Holland not to extradite the ex-Kaiser. The speakers expressed confidence that Kaiserdom would rise again.
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  • 33 3 Paris, July 12. The Echo de Paris says the Council of Five has definitely decided that GermanAustria shall receive certain districts in Western Hungary, where the German element is fairly numerically strong.
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  • 48 3 M. CLEMENCEAU FAVOURS FREE TRADE. London, July 12. In view of the high cost of living, the French Economic Council composed of Cabinet Ministers is considering the desirability of a free trade policy instead of protection. It is believed M. Clemenceau yitends adopting the formes.
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  • 20 3 Paris, July 12. The Government has decided to resume commercial relations with Germany subject to restrictions,
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  • 41 3 Paris, July 11. A bill has been introduced into the Chamber providing for a realisation of all German property in France, including houses, factories and bans accounts. The amount realised will be deducted from the reparation indemnity.
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  • 39 3 Paris, July 11. Fifteen British Generals, including Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, General Pershing and General Diaz will participate in the victory celebrations in Paris on the 14th instant. Marshals Foch and Joffre will head the procession.
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  • 51 3 Rome, July 11. In the Chamber, Signor Tittoni said that while the diplomatic struggle was proceeding, the people must endeavour to avoid friction with nations with which they were negjtiating. It was easy to understand the disappointment of the Italians, but he expected a settlement within a
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  • 57 3 Rome, July 10, In the Chamber, the Minister for the Treasury made a statement that the expenditure for 1918/19 was thirty-two and a half milliards. The live revenue was eight and a half milliards, and the deficit was mostly covered by loans. The Minister paid a tribute to
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  • 22 3 Paris, July 12. M. Poincare at the Chateau at ersailles presented Marshal Fcch with a gold laurel wreath.
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  • 29 3 Havas. Paris, July 18. Marshal Foch has accepted an invitationf to take part on Saturday, 19 inst, in the the peace march through to London.
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  • 24 3 Brussels, July 12. There were 10 killed and 35 injured in the derailing of the passenger train on the Brussels Mons line.
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  • 25 3 Berlin, July 12. The Communist leaders Muchsam and Wedler were sentenced at Munich to 15 and 18 years' imprisonment respectively for treason.
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  • 28 3 London, July 15 Silver is it 53 7/81; 54 l/16d. The Market steady. London, July 16. Silver is at 54 l/8d 54 5/16. The Markets is steady.
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  • 194 3 GOVERNMENT AND THE MINERS [Rkutbb’s Tklbgkxmb.] London, July 11. The increase in the price of coal is absorbing public attention. Manufacturers draw a most gloomy picture of the effects of home export trades and estimate the cost to the Lancashire cotton industry at £5,000,000 extra. Ail industries are
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  • 56 3 London, July 12. The Daily Mail states that the Foreign Office is already appointing British Consuls in Germany, who will assume their posts shortly. An Ambassador will soon be appointed. The Government will give every facility to British merchants to trade in Germany. A statement on
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  • 39 3 London, July 12. Reuter learns that an international Trade Union conference will assemble at Amsterdam on the 28th July, with the object of reconstituting the Trade Union international, which was practically moribund during the war.
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  • 107 3 SIR E. CARSON’S DECLARATION. London, July 13. Sir Edward Carson, speaking at Belfast at an Orange celebration on July 12 h, said if any acietupu t-akn aw&v one jot of the Ulstermen’s rights as British citizens, he would once more call out the Ulster Volunteers. He said Dominion Home
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  • 93 3 London, July 11. Sensational evidence was given at the inquest on the beautiful wife of Cap‘ain Arthur Eliot, formerly the celebrated Mrs. Atherton, who shot herself with a sporting rifle. The couple wero married only in April last. The evidence showed there was domestic trouble over stepchildren by
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  • 30 3 London, July 12. The London County Council Housing proposals provide for an expenditure of £30,000,000. It is estimated that the annual housing deficit will ultimately exceed £1,000,000.
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  • 31 3 London, July 12. Mr. Kellaway, M. P., speaking at Bradford, said that during the half-year the Government realised 130,000,000 by the sale of surplus was stores.
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  • 22 3 London, July 12. At Bisley in the Elcho Shield competition England sc ired 1664, Scotland 1623 and Ireland 1609.
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  • 34 3 Buenos Aires, July 11. Heavy floods occurred in the southern districts of the province of Buenos Aires. Several were drowned. Serious damage was done to property and catt.e have been los’’.
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  • 72 3 BRITISH CONVOY ATTACKED. [Rium’i Tbligbai».] London, July 19. The enemy attacked a British convoy proceeding to Fort Sandeman on the 16tb, inflicting on us heavy losses. The officer commanding the escort and four British officars were killed and two wounded. There were 100 casualties in the Indian
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  • 37 3 MORE ATROCITIES, Salonica, July 12. A Greek column defeated the Turks in the Aidin region and pursued them to Kerivan. The mutilated bodies of 84 Greek women and children were found in a ravine.
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  • 39 3 Helsingfors, July 12. The Russian Bolshevik papers state the Government has decided to recapture Pskoff at all costs. Reliable reports state that Communists and Chinese are concentrating there and that Trotsky intends to lead the attack.
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  • 50 3 —Havas. London, July 18. It is evident that the strike arranged by the general confederation of labour will be only partial. A number of important Trade Unions throughout France having decided to take part, the workers generally, especially the railway men, are clearly divided on the question.
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  • 30 3 Washington, July 12. Steamer lines to Hamburg and Bremen will be established when ca r goes are available. Cotton will be shipped direct from the southern ports.
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  • 21 3 Washington, July 10. The United S ates Shipping Board has relinqu’shed control of ocean freights.
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  • 33 3 London, July 16. The Privy Council dismissed an appeal from the decision of the Prize Court condemning parcels of diamonds sent by H. Salti et Fils to James Brode, Shanghai,
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  • 17 3 Hague, July 11. The Upper Chamber has passed a woman suffrage bill.
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • 399 3 Hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn□□□□□□nnnnnnnu a i ti 0 ‘Which is the best motion picture theatre in the town?” r( 0 Stranger ask, ”OF COURSE,” The I Imperial Picture Palace. I H AT the empire theatre, 0 Always is everybody's answer. It shows the best pictures obtain- {J q able or pictures which are
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  • 9774 4 RECORD CHINESE HINDU PROCESSIONS. PRESENTATION OF ADDRESSES. INTER-SCHOOL SPORTS. X THE VICTORY BALL. During the day, and especially at night all Penang appeared to have been drawn by the magnet of the celebrations to the vicinity of the Esplanade and the points of vantage” for witnessing processions,
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  • 173 5 CHINESE “BOYCOTT” CELEBRATIONS. [Fbom Oub Own Corkespondint. Kuala Lumpur, July 20. A feature of the Peace Celebrations at Kuala Lumpur was the entire absence of Chinese from any functions and even from th? streets during the day, with the except tion of Chinese membeis of the M.
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  • 40 5 SIAMESE TROOPS TO PARTICIP ATE [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 20. The Siamese troops in Europe have accepted an invitation from the Belgian Government to take part in the V.ctory review in Brussels on July 22.
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  • 338 5 A fatal accident, occurred at the junction of Chulia Street and Leith Street, Penang yesterday. A car going up Leith Street, coll'ded with a toddy cart drawn by a Tamil and the man was rendered unconscious. He was removed to hospital in the car, but expired soon after
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  • 1352 6 CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY. The English public is, no doubt, familiar with the tacts of the Landru case, as far as they are at present known, siys a Paris Correspondent. He appears to be one of those great u multiple murderers who appear from time to time to horrify humanity.
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  • 299 6 PENANG, JULY 21, 1919. BEEF— cts. Soup per catty 20 Roast do 32 Stexks do 32 Stew or Curry Meat do 22 Rump Steak do 32 Ox Tail each 35 do Tongue do 55 do Feet do Heart Small do 35 Liver per catty 40 Fillet of Beef
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  • 115 6 Pbnang, July 21, 1919. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 5/32 4 months’sig! Bank ...2/4 7/16 »> 3 CreGit ...2/4 11,16 •> 3 n Documentary ...2/4 23/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 'j 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank n Moulmein Demand Bank a 3
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  • 1241 7 of Farewell Addresses. A deputation from the Poh Choo Seah Society, (Penang-born Chinese British Association) comprising Messrs. Cheah Choo Yew, Lo Beng Quang, Ong Hun Chong and Kaw Cheng Sian waited on the Hon. Mr. W. C. Michell, Resident Councillor, on Friday ard pr sented
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  • 156 7 Penang, July 21, 1919. S. P. Tapioca ...$lB 50—sales. M. P. Tapioca ...Sl9—sales. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6fc buyer». Black Pepper $25 nom. White Pepper $5B nom; Trang Pepper nominal Mace $9O nom. Mace Pickings $52 sellera Cloves $7O sellers. Nutmegs $46
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