Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 June 1920

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1333. No. 127. VOL. LXXVIII. FRIDAY, 4th JUNE, 1920. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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  • WORLD OF SPORT.
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      FIRST OF THE BIG AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENTS.
      971 3 London, May 4, The amateur golfers have just had their fi'st test of the season and it found them woefully lacking in consistency. They command all the shots in the old way but they cannot piece them together. The result is that high
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    763 4 Capt. A. C- Gordon Smythe is granted ten months leave, from April, out of India or the Federated Malay States. Mr. J. H. Denton Moir, manager of the late Kelemak Rubber Estate, Ltd-, has taken over the management of Muar Rubber, Ltd. Dr. W. H. N- Bright
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    THE KING’S BIRTHDAY.
    389 4 PARADE AT THE ESPLANADE. On the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty the King Emperor a, parade of the Sikh and Malay Police and the Cadets of the various Schools of the Settlement was held at 7.30 a. m. yesterday the salute being taken by the
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    DINNER AT “MUSLIM LODGE.”
    141 4 Mr. E-A. Merican, Editor, “Sarvajana Mitran,” and Hon. Secretary, Muslim Mahajana Sabha, entertained his friends last night at his residence “Muslim Lodge” to dinner in honour of the Birthday of His Majesty the King Emperor. The premises were artistically decorated with bunting and evergreens, floral arches
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    PARADE AT SINGAPORE.
    189 4 PRESENTATION OF WAR DECORATIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, June 3. An imposing King’s Birthday parade was held»at the Esplanade at 7.30 a.m. At the conclusion of the parade the following officers were decorated: LieutCol RAY. Morgan who received the D.S. O. and the Insignia of the
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    DEATH OF MR O. V. THOMAS.
    495 4 SAD EVENT AT MARSEILLES. We deeply regret to record that a cable received in Penang yesterday announces the death, at Marseilles, when be was on the voyage back to Penang, after leave spent in England, of Mr Odo Venning Thomas, MIE E, AMICE, Engineer-in
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    AN EXPENSIVE DEAL IN RUPEES.
    199 4 In February and March, Gani Brothers entered into five contracts to pu r chase a total of 411,000 rupees from the Mercantile Bank of India, Limited, at various pi ice ranging from $B3 to $B9 per hundred rupees but they failed to carry out the
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    CROWN PRINCE OF RUMANIA.
    67 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, June 8. H. R. H. the Crown Prince of Rumania arrived this morning when there waa a brilliant function on Johnston’s Pier. H. R. H. was received by the H. E. the Governor and a Guard of the Staffords. The Crown
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    THE BOYCOTT.
    47 4 —Aneta. JAVA CHINESE DECISION. Weltevreden, June 3.—Hundreds of Chinese of Batavia meb when the Kheh Chinese proposed that they cease the Japanese boycott on July 15th, but the Perakan Chinese, Hokkiena and Macaoa furiously opposed the motion and it waa decided to continue the boycott.
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      360 4 The Penang Amateur Dramatic Club WILL PRODUCE On Saturday and Monday, 12th and 14th June. IN THE Town Hall, Penang. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE HONOURABLE THE RESIDENT COUNCILLOR. Miss HOBBS A COMEDY IN FOUR ACTS BY Jerome K. Jerome. Book Seats at Robinson piano Coy. PLAN WILL BE OPEN
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    SCOTTISH LETTER.
    1703 5 LABOUR’S PROFLIGATE FINANCE. Edinburgh, May 5. Labour is anxious to prove that it is fit to govern but, to judge by the irresponsible manner in which many of its exponents juggle with finance, their practical abilities are much to be doubted. A speaker at the Scottish Trade Union
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      297 5 CHUBB Si I SAFES, i m A New Shipment of Book and Standard Quality Safes e just Arrived v 8 For Prices and Particulars Please Apply to the Sole Agents W HUTTENBACH BROS. Co, PENANG. i M M I /T WILL PAY YOU TO WATCH THIS SPACE j I H.
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      152 5 PRITCHARD Telephone 335. a f Telegrams! With Departmental f “PEANCO” Connections. J CO., Ll PENANG. PENANG IPOH. INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.. Ladies Department “The Best always at Moderate Prices/* Sport Coatj “AN AND i fesWk Jumpers. w Vv’e are showing in this department a large selection of these most
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    LOCAL DEFENCE.
    1497 6 S.F.P.” If oar memory serves us lightly Mr C W Darbishirr, notwithstanding that he was an unofficial member of the Legislative Council and should have set an example of enl ghteoed patrio'ism to others, was not distinguished during the war by any great zeal for «ending Britons home
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1557 6 At the meeting of the Legislative Council, Mr Lowther Kemp reFirms and ferred to a regrettable Public Service, state of affairs in relation to service by European members of, the community on the Municipal Commission in Singapore. He felt that they had to face an unfortunate difficulty,
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    BIRTHDAY HONOURS
    312 6 SULTAN OF BRUNEI AND MB. J. P. HARPER. The Acting Resident Councillor, Mr, H. W. Firtnstone, informs us that a telegram has been received from th© Secret? ary of State announcing that ‘H. King has been graciously pleased to ap; prove of an Honorary K. C. M. G.,
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      13 6 E. &0. PENANG. I RAFFLES, SINGAPORE ’-aopt STRAND, RANGOON. J jSARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors.
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      42 6 TBE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Time:— High Water. Low Water. To-day. 1.38 a m. 7.48 a m. 1.31 pm. 8 27 p.m. TO MORROW. 2.09 a.m, 8.15 a.m, 1 58 p.m, 8 53 p.m,
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    THE DERBY.
    1065 7 qptoN KOP WINS IN RECORD TIME. (Reuter’s Telegram».} London, Jane 2. ri perbv resulted as follows A grim KoP (O’Neill) 1 Archaic (Bel'hoase) 2 Orpheus (Leach) 3 Nineteen ran. <>. time was 2 mins 34 4/5 secs, which ii a record. The Betting. The betting was 100 to
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    County Cricket.
    50 7 London, June 1. Yorks beat Gloucester by an innings and 55 runs. Surrey beat Essex by four wickets. Warwickshire beat Nortbants by 259 runs. Kent beat Leicestershire by 164 runs. Lancs beat Sussex by ten wickets. Ndtts beat Middlesex by 151 runs. Cambridge University v. Somerset was drawn.
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    COUNTY CRICKET.
    70 7 The following is a table from tbe results telegraphed by Reuter P. W. L. D. Yorkshire 4 4 0 0 Kent ...3 3 0 0 Surrey ...6510 Lancashire ...6411 Middlesex ...4211 Essex ...3210 Notts ...3210 Sussex ...6 4 2 0 Warwickshire 7 2 5 0 Gloucester ...3120 Somerset
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    Boxing.
    76 7 BRITISH CHAMPIONS BEATEN. London, June 1, At Holland Park Hall, under tbe auspices of tbe National Sporting Club, for the championship of Europe, twenty rounds, bantamweights, Charles Ledoux of France (bolder) knocked out the British champion, Jim Higgins, in the eleventh round, after a splendid struggle. In the featherweights,
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    Motor Endurance Race.
    34 7 Louden, June 1. Ihe 500 miles motor endurance race was won by an American in a Chevrolet in 5 hours, 40 minutes 16 seconds, the average speed being 88T6 miles hour.
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    The Prince.
    81 7 REVIEW OF SAILORS. Melbourne, May 31. The Prince of Wales reviewed 1,000 Australian sailors and marines on the occasion of tbe fourth anniversary of the Battle of Jutland. The Minister of the Navy presented the Prince with tbe commission of an Australian naval captain. A Week’s Rest. Melbourne,
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    Aviation.
    37 7 ANOTHER STARTER FOR AUSTRALIA. London, May 31. Pilot Hingler left Croydon in a single seater Avro in an attempt to fly to Australia. Tbe machine is low powered, fitted with a 35 horse power Green engine.
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    The Italian Airmen.
    32 7 ARRIVAL AT TOKIO. Tokio, May 31. The Italian flyers left Osaka at ten this summing Lieut. Masiero arrived at Tokio at 1.20 and Lieut. Ferrarin at 2.30 this afternoon.
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    IRELAND.
    523 7 SPECIAL CABINET MEETING. [Reuter's Telegram».] London, May 31. At an important meeting of the Cabinet, this morning, the Premier presiding, Sir Hamar Greenwood and General Macready were present, It is understood the Irish situation was discussed. Executive Confer with Ministers. London, May 31. The Irish Executive conferred with Ministers
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    Export Coal.
    112 7 HEAVY RESTRICTIONS. London, June 1. It is stated that the export of coal will henceforth be limited to 1,700,000 tons monthly or 20,000,000 tons yearly, compared with 73,500,000 tons exported in 1913.’ Coal exporters declare the restriction will mean the sacrificing of cargo which will increase the homeward
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    Exchequer Returns.
    29 7 London, June 1. The Exchequer returns from April Isb bo May 29th show receipts to be 5223.032.418 and expenditure 5186.325.787, compared with last year 5127.980.013 and £258,169,264.
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    NAVAL POLICY.
    246 7 QUESTIONS IN THE COMMONS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, June 1. In the House of Commons, on the Navy Estimates, Commander Bellairs hoped the Imperial Defence Committee would soon meet to consider naval policy. He asked whether tbe fleet was to be concentrate! at home, or whether we were to
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    The Deminions and Mandates.
    169 7 PROBABLE NEW DEPARTMENT. London, May 31. With regard to the Sunday Express statement of the 30th May, Reuter learns that no definite decision has yet been reached with regard to a new arrangement for conducting business between the Dominions and the Imperial Government, bet it seems
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    The German Indemnity.
    85 7 London June 2. Replying to Mr Hogge, Mr Bonar Law explained that tbe Hythe Conference Lad not established any new financial commission, but referred certain proposals discussed between the French and British Ministers to experts for further examination, with instructions to report for the information of tbe
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    Anglo-Japanese Alliance.
    138 7 BRITISH PRESS VIEWS. London, June 1. The Pall Mall Gazette,” in a leader, says events brilliantly justified the AngloJapanese Alliance. The co-operation of Britain and Japan is vital to tl e tranquility of almost half the world. With a clear Anglo-Japanese understanding, it should be possible not only
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    The Hunter Report.
    87 7 INDIAN PRESS COMMENTS. Bombay, June 2. The English papers in Indie, commenting nn the Hunter Committee’s report, strongly defend General Dyer, declaring that he saved the Punjab. The Indian papers assert that while the majority report whitewashes General Dyer, it will only deepen the feeling caused by
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    TRADE WITH RUSSIA.
    537 7 jKRASSIN INTERVIEWS PREMIER. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, May 31. M Krassin has had his fimt interview with Mr Lloyd George to discuss the opening up of British aud Russian commercial relations. Mr Bonar Law, Lord Curzon and Sir Robert Horne were present. France Takes the Right Line. London,
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    Poland and Czecho-Slovakia.
    67 7 DISPUTE OVER SILESIA. London June 1. Disputes between the Poles and Czechs in the plebiscite territory of Silesia culminated, according to a report from Paris, in Poland deciding to break off diplomatic relations with Czecho Slovakia. The Foreign Minister of Czecho-Slovakia, who is in London, has peutioned
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    Russians in Armenia.
    47 7 London, May 31. Delayed British telegrams from Tifli* report that two Ru-sian cavalry regiments crossed the Armenian frontie- at Uzuncala on the 21st May, and are advancing into Armenia. The Armenian Government formally protested to Moscow, and has also despatched troops to the scene.
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    Strike at Sheffield.
    46 7 London, June 1. The trade of Sheffield is almost paralysed owing tu a strike of National Union enginemen and firemen, against a proposal tu introduce the three shift system. Twenty thousand men have been thrown idle. Most of the big works are closed.
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    WESTERN THRACE.
    67 7 OCCUPATION COMPLETE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Athens, June 1. The Greeks occupied on the 28th May Karagatcb, asubutb of Adrianople,completing the occupation of Western Thrace in three days, without sei ions incident. Eastern Thrace, London, June 1* A Constantinople message says travel» lers from Eastern Thrace report the Tur* kish
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    A Turkish Combination.
    48 7 Constantinople, May 30. The Turkish delegates have arrived with tbe treaty. A combination of the Government and the Kemalesis is possible owing to tbe severity of the conditions regarding Smyrna and Thrace. The Government is not attacking the Kemalist* 1 only protecting the local populations.
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    Russian and German Prisoners.
    52 7 AN EXCHANGE AGREEMENT. Berlin, June 1. A communique states that tbe Russian and German Governmen’s have ratified an agreement for tbe exchange of the respective war prisoners. Repatriation transports will proceed in alternative turns, There will be no detentions. All repatriated persons have been promised a
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    The Spa Conference.
    33 7 SOUTH AFRICA UNREPRESENTED, London, June 1, Reuter is informed that South Afiica wiil not be represented at Spa. The Union Government’s opinion is thab i's views are already sufficiently known.
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    International Law Conference.
    57 7 I londou, June 1. The Portsmouth Conference of International Law closed to-day, after appointing a committee to report on methods whereby international co-operation for common economic, social and legal objects can baextended undec the League of Nations, The conference for 1921 will be held at thaHague and
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    Women’s Suffrage Conference.
    32 7 Geneva, June 2. Women’s scaieties in India, Egypt, China* Japan and Paks'.ine have announced their intention to s«*ud representatives to thainternational suffrage conference at Geneva on the 6th Jane.
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    The Mussoorie Conference.
    20 7 Simla. Jane 1. It is believed the Anglo-Afghan con* versations at Mussoorie are about to be reopened.
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    King of Spain May Visit Rome.
    84 7 Rcme, June 1. A Papal Encyclical, while maintaining the Holy See’s claims to temporal power, rescinds tbe prohibition against a Roman Catholic rnler visiting the King of Italy at Rome. It is understood that King Alfonso will be th» first King to visit Rome
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      82 7 NOTICE. Owing to tha iucreesing production costs it has become necessary to advai ce the price of the Pinang G»z tte to 15 ctS. a COPY to increabe the rates of subscription, with effect from Ist June, a# follows DAILY EDITION. Local S. 8. For. Delivery. F.M.S. eign. Monthly $3.00
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    WINDSOR (F.M.S.) RUBBER.
    885 8 WINDSOR (F. M. S.) RUBBER. INCREASED DIVIDEND. The tenth anual general meeting of the Windsor (F. M. S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on April 27 at t<he offices of the company, 149, Leadenhall-sti’eet, E. C., Mr- E. L. Hamilton (the Chairman) presiding. The Chairman said: The capital expenditure on
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    ANGLO-AMERICAN RELATIONS.
    168 9 SPEECH BY LORD READING. [Reuter’* TelegramiJ London, May 31. Speaking at a luncheon at the Aldwych Clob Lord Reading, dealing with AngloAmerican relation?, said Americans and felt thab the co-operation that existed in the war should be continued in and become more and more effective. He was unalterably
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    America and Mexico.
    106 9 A COMMITTEE’S REPORT. Washington, June 1. The committee of inqn’ry into conditions .n Mexico have reported recommending the withholding of full American recogni i)n to the new do facto Government until an jureement has been reached on the question of* revising the 1917 constitution in the form
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    Armenian Mandate.
    101 9 u. S. SENATE REFUSES it, London, June 1; The Senate unanimously agreed to pass a .esoiutiou refusing the Arm nian mandate. President Wilson and Armenia. London, June 2. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr P W Raffin, Mr Bonar Law stated that President V» uson L<*u
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    U. S. Mercantile Marine.
    50 9 Washington, June 1. The Senate and House of Representatives conference on legislation concerning the merchant marine tentatively agreed to the ■ale of Government owned merchantmen as soon as practicably and proposed legislation which would authorise the sale of certain -lasses of ships to aliens if advisable.
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    Big Hemp Fire.
    23 9 Galveston (Texas), June 1. A fire in a warehouse destroyed sisal aemp valued at a million dollars. Thecause is unknown.
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    Loan to Belgium.
    38 9 New York, June 1. Messrs Morgan and the Guarantae Trust Company announce that they have arranged a new Loan to Belgium, which will he used to liquidate a credit of $5O 000,000 maturing in June.
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    More German Duplicity.
    37 9 Paris, June 1. loe Ministry of Commerce, referring to the recent Franco-German industria' tonference at Paris, says the Germans j 3ped to reach a separate secret agreement with France apart from the other Allies.
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    The Welsh Church.
    115 9 JiRST ARCHBISHOP ENTHORNED London, June 1. Ihe enthronement of the Bishop of Asaph as first Archbishop of Wales was -onducted this morning. There was a great lathering of Welshmen of all denominates Prince Arthur represented the royal &mily, M r L'oyd George was present at the s
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    EMPIRE ENTOMOLOGY.
    53 9 EXPERTS IN CONFERENCE. [Reuter’* Telegrams.} London, June 1. Representative entomologists from all parts of the Empire assembled at a Conference at Burlington House, They were welcomed by Lord Harcourb as chairman of the Imperial bureau of entomology. The subjects of discussion include legislation regarding plant pests and the
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    British Army of Occupation.
    85 9 London, June 1. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr Davison regarding the amount paid by Germany in connection with the army of occupation, Mr Baldwin said approximately £4.000,000 had hitherto been paid in local currency for the use of the occupying forces. Ths balance
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    37 9 The following are tbe latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Y eeterday. To-day s 2 CO g IO SHARES. J? J? 02 CO 32 02 Rubber (Dollar) Karangan BOc 90c 85c 95c
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    TIN PRICES.
    16 9 Tin was quoted in London on June 2nd, spot £274, three months £2BO 10s.
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    122 9 The output of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co, NL, for the month of May was 88 tons. The output of Ronpibon Extended No Liability for the month of May was 60.000 yards, 566 hours, 368 piculs. lhe output of Tin Bentong No Liability for the month of May
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    RUBBER CROPS.
    45 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for May KM S lbs 24,592 Harvested 129,003 Jong Landor 46,375 Batu Matang 15,250 Batak Rabit 19,200 Kedah 41,598 Bakap Plantations 19,000 Parit Perak 13,850 F.M.S. Rubber 90,000 K.L. 1 4,000 Tanjong Malim r,, 113,000 Sedgeley 21,000
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    Band Programme.
    47 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade, from 6 p.m. to-day 1. Selection ...Zig—Zig ...Sandens 2 One Step Uecle Kastus Skating Party Hume 3. Waltz Tout Pour Toi Pecorini 4. Fox Trot Philippine Beauty ...Perez 5. March The President ...Mario
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    P.C.C. BOWLS TOURNAMENT.
    66 9 The following are the results of ties played on Wednesday Championship.—A. Lindley beat R. Owen 21 —17. Double Handicap.—Scr. J. G. Allan and H. Starr beat t 2 Dr. J. S. Rose and W. Hamilton 21 —17. Single Handicap B’ —f3 T. E. Mason beat —3 F.
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    PENANG SWIMMING CLUB.
    23 9 The annual general meeting of the members of the P.S.C. will be held on Sunday, at Tanjong Bungah, at noon.
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    THE DE HAVILAND BIPLANE.
    133 9 The engine of the De Haviland aeroplane was lifted out and dismantled yesterday. On examination it was found that the bearings of the piston and other parts had run owing to the lubricating oil being used up on the flight from V ictoria Point. The repairs
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1711 9 THE MOTOR CAR CASE. The hearing was resumed in the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Dinsmore, on Wednesday afternoon, of the suit in which Mr. Choy Goon Yen is claiming $lO,OOO damages from Mr. F. H. McCormack for injuries received by the alleged negligent driving of a motor
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      Order of British Empire.
      120 9 FAR EASTERN AWARDS. [Reuter 1 Telegram».] London, Jane 2. The Order of the British Empire, for services in tbe war, has been conferred on the following Dame Grand Cross.—Lady Annie de Sauamartz, President of the British Women’s Works Association of China. Commandreship.—Mr Henry Gittins, Adviser to
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      Siamese Mission in Paris.
      46 9 Paris, June 2. Prince Rsjaduri of Siam has arrived in Paris. To-day’s quotation for refined tin in Penang was $134 per picul, buyers no sellers and for unrefinefl tin $135 per picul, tin o r e $134 per picul, buyers no sellers.
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    109 9 To-day’s Arrivals. Muttra. 2945, Morgan, Kobe, AAA Co, general. G Apcar, 2985, Barruche, Calcutta, A A A S Co., general. Expected Arrivals. Tara, Singapore, sth. Ellora, Singapore, sth. Sado Maru, Singapore, stb. Novara, Singapore, 6th Africa, Singapore, 9th. Devanha, London, 9’.b. Takada, Singapore, 9th. Delta, Singapore, 13tb. KPano
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    PENANG MAILS CLOSE.
    63 9 DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping, I Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Tapah Road, By train Teluk Anson, Kuala Kubu, J-7.15 a.m. Kuala Lum, ur, Seremban, 6 p m Malacca, Johore, Singapore I and Hongkong Parit Buntar and Bagan Serai By train also 10.15 a.m.
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    THE MAILS.
    56 9 The homeward mail “A” by the Tara closes at 10 (a.m. to-morrow; registration till 9 a. m. and parcels till 8 a. m. Pillar boxes close 9 a.m. Mail “A” despatched on May sth was delivered in London on June 2nd, mail "B 1 of May 7tb was
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    43 9 The Agents inform us that they have received advices from the Managing Directors of the P and O S N Co, that the passage money to all ports has bean increased, The new rates came into force from the Ist instant.
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    LONDON PRICES
    38 9 Messrs F G Taylor and Co, Ltd, have received a cable from London, datod June 4>h, advising prices Rubber 2/1± per lb. Copra £56.10s per too. Black Pepper 6|d per lb. Tapioca £1 7s per cwt.
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    COMING EVENTS.
    56 9 June s—Cricket, P C C v St Xaviers, Esplanade, 2 15 pm. June 6—Penang Swimming Club, A G M, I'avjjng Bungah, noon. June 9—Penang Turf Club, Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 4.15 p m. July 9—Penang Raie Entires close. July 20. 22, 24—Penang Races. June 23—Board of Licensing Justices,
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    MARKET PRICES.
    348 9 PENANG, JUNE 4, 1920. BEEF— cts; Soup per catty 32 Roast do 60 Steaks do 60 Stew or Curry Meat do curry 40 stew 40 Rump Steak do 60 Ox Tail each 50—to do Tongue do 70 do Feet do Heart small per catty Liver do Fillet of
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    PRODUCE.
    191 9 Penang, June 4, 1920. SP. Tapioca No. 2 $9 00') h M.P. T-pioo- ia.so j b s er Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coat: 3 lbs. 6 oz) nominal. Black Pepper $24 nominal. White Pepper nominal. Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $65 nominal. Cloves $l4O nominal Nutmegs average
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 9 Penang, Juue 4, 1920. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/3 3/4 4 months 1 sight Bank ...2/4 3/16 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 /8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 107 3 days' sight Private 112 Bombay Demand Bank U’7 Madras Demand Bank 107 3
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    MANCHESTER WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.
    460 10 Jame? F. Hutton Co., Ltd., Manchester, reported on Wednesday, May sth, aa follows Liverpool Cotton, Week Fully Mid-American—Spot 27.05 27.65 Mid-American, Current Month 25.13 25.51 Sakellaridis F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 86.50 85.50 do. Current Month 75.25 78.25 New York Cotton. Spot—Cents. 41.60 41.75 Current Month 40 58 40.90
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1306 11 jfiutumn JYieeting, 1920. RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 20th July, 1920. SECOND DAY Thursday, 22nd July, 1920. THIRD DAY Saturday, 24th July, 1920. Proposed Programme. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 20th JULY, 1920. 1. The George Town Plate. Value $7OO and $lOO to each Second Horse. A Handicap for
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