Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 June 1920

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1853. No. 139. VOL. LXXVIII. SATURDAY, 19th JUNE, 1920. PRIOE 15 CENTS.
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    EX-SERVICE MEN.
    1070 3 S.F.P.” OPPOSED TO CONSCRIPTION. The first annual general meeting of National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldi-rn was held in the North Room of the SCC Pavilion on Tuesday evening. His Excellency, the General Officer Com-* manding the Troops, Major General D H Ridhout, K B E, C
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    Uniforms.
    367 3 The fashionable Lyceum Club, in London, discussed the proposal that women should adopt an uniform evening dre s. Tbe psychology of the uniform has yet to be studied in an analytical spirit. Militarism has always made use of the love of uniform as a meauj of attaining its ends,
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    Bamboo For Paper.
    301 3 Prof, Dunstan on Wood Substitutes. Professor Dunstan discussed with a representative of the Times” at the Imperial Institute, of which he is Director, the crisis in the paper trade, and suggested substitutes for tbe pine and spruce wood pulp, the raw material from which the bulk of
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      712 3 Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States. VICTORY_BONDS. Bearing interest from the date of purchase at 5 per cent, per annum, payable on the ist September ,and the ist March. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 18T SEPTEMBERJ934 PRICE OF ISSUE-100 PER CENT AU proceeds of this issue will be lent to
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      132 3 WAS SICKLY FROM BIRTH. Baby’s Own Tablets Used With Wonderful Benefit. “I wish every woman knew how good Baby’s Own Tablets are, then there would be fewer sick children,” writes Mrs. A. H. Waite, of 1207 Fremont Avenue, North Minneapolis, U. S. AHer letter continues: —“My baby was sickly from
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    AMERICAN LABOUR FEDERATION.
    203 4 BRITISH DELEGATE’S SPEECH. [Reuter’s Telegrams.! Montreal, June 15. Addressing the American Federation of Labour, Mr. Ogden, a fraternal delegate of the British Trade Union Congress, advocated international oiganisation of the workers of the world in order to further their aims and to prevent another world war. Mr.
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    AMERICAN MERCHANT SHIPPING.
    139 4 BRITISH OBJECTIONS TO BILL. New York, June 16. The Washington correspondent of the 'Associated Press says it is believed Britain’s objections to the enforcement of the American Merchant Marine Bill are likely to be the subect of formal representations to the State Department. They are understood to
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    TO AMERICANS.
    36 4 MR. DANIELS’ APPEAL. Washington, June 16. Mr. Daniels, Secretary of the Naw, in a speech, urged Americans not to listen to selfish provincial plans which renounced the altruism that sent the American Army overseas.
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    WEDDING BELLS.
    28 4 New York, June 16. The marriage of Maud, daughter of the New York banker, Mr. Kahn, and Major Marriott (Scots Guards) was celebrated at Long Island.
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    JACK DEMPSEY ACQUITTED.
    29 4 San Francisco, June 15. At the trial of Jack Dempsey, the boxer, on the charge of evading the military service draft, the verdict was not guilty.
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    AMERICA CUP TRIAL.
    10 4 New York, June 16. Resolute defeated Vanitie-
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    POLICE CHIEF SENTENCED.
    26 4 New York, June 16. Police Inspector Dominick Henry received an indeterminate sentence of from 2to 5 years’ imprisonment with hard labour, for perjury.
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    SUEZ CANAL TRAFFIC.
    48 4 London, June 17. The annual report of the Suez Canal Company shows the number of passages In 1819 were 2,986, compared with 2,522 in 1918, and 5,085 in 1913. The tonnages **ere 16,000,000, of which 11,250,000 were British, compared with 9,250,000, and 60,000,000 tons, respectively.
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    U.S. MINISTER AT ATHENS.
    23 4 Princeton, June 16. Mr. Esterett Capps, Professor of Greek at Princeton University, has been appointed United States Minister to
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    BURMA GOVERNMENT.
    118 4 NEW CONSTITUTION. [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, June 16. A White Paper contains proposals for the new constitution for Burma, under which the title of Viceroy of India is altered to Governor-General of India and Burma. Wide extension of local selfgovernment in Burma is contemplated, by means of Municipal Committees,
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    RUBBER VULCANISATION.
    84 4 AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY. London, June 15. The “Times” Manchester correspondent states that a new process of vulcanising rubber has been discovered by Professor Peachey, lecturer in Chemistry at Manchester College of Technology. It is claimed that it will have far-reaching effects on the rubber manufacturing industry. The method
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    MAURITIUS SUGAR CROP.
    70 4 London, June 15. The Sugar Commission has bought the Mauritius sugar at 90s. a cwt U. S. and Sugar. Washington, June 15. It is understood an embargo on the export of sugar is contemplated with a view to meeting the threatened famine in sugar. Erencg JSuga*. Paris,
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    THE AQUITANIA AN OIL-BURNER.
    63 4 London, June 16. A new stage in the history of Mercantile Marine engineering was marked by the conversion of the Cunard liner Aquitania into an oil-burner. It is expected the ship will be ready in July and establish a new trans-Atlantic record. The cost of the
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    SOUTHAMPTON AS OIL PORT.
    56 4 Ex. Southampton is io become a great oilsupply port for the many ships now being adapted for burning oil fuel, including the Olympic and the Aquitania. One scheme of 'dredging to provide facilities for fuelling such huge liners is estimated to cost about £50,000, and several
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    JUDGES AND PERJURY.
    104 4 The prevalence of perjury in the courts at Home is being made the ground for criticism of the Public Prosecutor because so few prosecutions on this charge are undertaken. *The results of such prosecutions, writes a legal correspondent, have, however, not been very encouraging. In high quarters
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    FRANKFURT FAIR A FAILURE.
    128 4 The “German Gazette” reports that in spite of improved organization the Frankfurt Fair, which finished on May 11, suffered under the general economic depression and greatly disappointed the exhibitors. The disinclination to buy on the part of consumers was reflected on the middlemen. The demand for
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    PRINCE OF WALES.
    385 4 WELCOME TO SYDNEY. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Sydney, June 16. H.M.S. Renown, with the Prince of Wales aboard, arrived off the Heads this morning, escorted by Australian destroyers alongside and aeroplanes overhead. It was an imposing scene as she entered the harbour between a sea-lane of masses of watercraft
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    COUNTY CRICKET.
    70 4 London, June 15. Essex beat Derbyshire by six wickets. In Derbyshire’s first innings, Douglas took 8 wickets for 39. Lancs beat Notts by an innings and 63 runs. Hants beat Gloucestershire by an innings and 174 runs. Hants in the first innings made 507 for seven wickets and
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    COUNTY CRICKET.
    92 4 The following is a tab’e from the resalts telegraphed by Renter P. W. L D. Yorkshire ...7 6 0 1 Kent 6 5 0 1 Lane «shire 10 8 1 1 Surrey 9 7 1 1 Essex ...7511 Sussex 10 6 4 0 Middlesex 6 3 1 2
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    THE HUNT CUP.
    134 4 London, June 15. For the Hunt Cup, the betting is 17 to 2 against Square Measure, 9 to 1 Monteith and Glanmerin, 10 to 1 Starshot and Ugly Duckling, 100 to 7 Grand court, 18 to 1 Paragua, 20 to 1 Corn Sack, Violincello and Vizier, 25
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    1384 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. C. Burn-Callender has taken up a planting appointment in Kedah. Mr. J. F. Owen, General Adviser to the Johore Government, Johore, arrived in Penang yesterday. Mr. E. J. Bennett is on his way home on leave by the Teireisias. Mrs- Bennett and child accompany him. Dr. G.
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    FRENCH AIRMEN IN SIAM.
    55 4 DEATH FROM SUNSTROKE (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Jun e Two French aviators, flying from B f tambong to Bangkok, were forced to jp cend in Central Siam, owing to lack petrol and oil. They walked for five hour looking for help. One of them collan
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    PENANG GUNT CLUB.
    41 4 There will be a Hunt Club ride morrow morning, starting from the P, Ground at 6-45. The finish will be a the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. who will be “at home” to the riders and friends.
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    PENANG SWIMMING CLUB.
    27 4 At Tanjong Bungah, to-morrow, the 50 yards, handicap, in the Gibbons Cun competition, and the 100 yards monthly handicap, “B.” Class, will be decided.
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    INTER-STATE FOOTBALL.
    114 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 19. In an Association football match between Selangor and Perak, the result wag a draw of one goal each. Heavy rain spoilt the game, which was witnessed by the Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G.. and Mrs. James. A whole day
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    JAVA SUGAR.
    62 4 Anet-a. THE 1921 CROP. Weltevreden, June 17.—The Sugar Trust opened to-day for the receipt «f bids for the 1921 crop. The Trust refused bids on more than 1,500,000 piculs of the Java sugar crop of 1921 owing to low prices. The Trust has fixed the limits for Superior
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    A SUPREME COURT BURGLED.
    384 4 "Ju i." Burglars broke into the Supreme Court Kuala Lumpur, during Wednesday night and mad£ a desperate attempt to force the door of the strong room. They managed to break off the heavy iron handle, which is all the booty they got away with. —“M. L.”
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  • WORLD OF SPORT.
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      THE TURF.
      910 5 [From Our Own Corrisĕondrnt.] London, May 19. In what betting was taken place on the Derby, the results of the Two Thousand Guineas and Newmarket Stakes would seem to be faithfully represented. tema and Allenby are representively first and second favourites. The one won the Two Thousand and
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      SCOTTISH SPORT.
      431 5 Fbrnie Gains Golf Championship. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Edinbugh, May 19. The Scottish Professional Golf Championship at Gleneagles wa? the first of several important golf carnivals, in the North, including the all-important Amatour Championship. But ib cannot be said to be a good opening for the <l big
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      Harry Vardon vs Abe Mitchell.
      537 5 After a tremendously, stern chase,. Abe Mitchell beat Harry Vardon by 1 up, in a 36-hole match on May 13 at Sandy Lodge: He was never up from the ninth hole in the morning till the 17th in the afternoon, but after spurting continually, and
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      111 5 lr*m I S 3 SArES. M y Jg A New Shipment of Book and Standard Quality Safes just Arrived S For Prices and Particulars M J Please Apply to the Sole Jjj Agents M s Huttenbach, Lazarus Sons, Ltd., PENANG. 5 MW*MB wmmb I UNI-LECTRICI LIGHT AND POWER GENERATORS g
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      182 5 The Corsets that always give satisfaction are the tJB Side Sprino Corseis Slender to Average Figures short top long skirt, Straight Back light boning. Model No. 415. Price $9.50 per pair. The J. B. No. 304, is a model of style, with the slightly cur- zLaA ved back, low bust
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      280 5 p Mappy Jiari Raya 9>uasa to all our Malay 0 t H Variety entertainment ot Mirtf), Mystery, Sensations IMPERIAL i EMPIRE THEATRE, PENANG ROAD. From THURSDAY 17th, to SUNDAY, 20th JUNE 1920. p In the first show at 7-45 p. m, j-j p ii e ei 3 Triangle Film Corp
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    THE PORT.
    1209 6 The Penang Clamber of Commerce has presented the more or less detailed survey of its activities for the year, suitably bound, with the u?ual index, which renders it easy to refer to all matters of importance in the trade and commerce of .the port, including port development, discussed
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1736 6 The Bangkok papers publish lengthy and highly eulogistic referLate Heir Pre- ences to the career of sumptive of Siam, the late H R H the Prince of Bisnulok, Heir-Presumptive of Siam, The death of His Royal Highness created an intense sensation in Bangkok. The Bangkok Times states
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      49 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day, to-morrow, and Monday, Penang Standard Time High Water. Low Water. To-dat. 2.18 a.m. 8.22 a.m 2 08 p.m, 9.04 p.m. To-morrow. 3 03 a.m. 9.07 a.m. 2.48 p.m. 9 45 pm. Monday. 3.47 a.m. 9.53 a.m. 3.29 p.m. 10.26 p.m.
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    LOUTH BY-ELECTION.
    69 7 COALITION DEFEAT. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, June 16. The by-election at Louth (Lincolnshire), where the candidates’ activities were interrupted by the disaster on May 20tb, resulted as follows: Wintringham (Independent Liberal) 9,859 Turner (Coalition Unionist)... 7,354 Ind. Lib. majority 2,505 The result at the k last general election was
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    German Disarmament.
    80 7 London, June 13. In the House of Commons, Sir Frederick Hall asked whether Mr Churchill was satisfied that the obligations of the German peace treaty with regard to aircraft were being satisfactorily carried out. Mr Churchill pointed out that Marshal Foch and the Inter-Allied Commission were responsible for
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    "Broke" and "Botha."
    135 7 VESSELS FOR CHILI. London, June 16. In the House of Commons, replying to Commander Kenworthy, Mr Walter Long stated that the flotilla leaders, Broke and Botha, were sold to Chili, for which they were originally built, in accordance with the contract made with the Chilian Government when
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    Home-Grown Wheat.
    123 7 GUARANTEED PRICE. London, June 15. In the House of Commons, in Committee, on the resolution authorising the payment of expenses in connection with the Agriculture Bill, Sir A Griffitb-Boscawen stated that the Cabinet had decided that the maximum price for home-grown wheat of the 1920 harvest should remain
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    Cotton-Growing.
    95 7 THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION. London, June 16, The annual report of the Brinish CottonGrowing Association contains encouraging details of the Association’s activities, but emphasises the urgency of extending the cotton-growing areas of the Empire, especially in view of the decline in production ard the increase in the consumption of cotten
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    Surplus Ammunition Sold.
    28 7 London, June 16. The Anglo-French firm of Messrs Pickett has purchased the whoie of the surplus British ammunition in France at the price ®f £2,000,000.
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    Silver.
    45 7 BIG FALL IN PRICE. London, June 15. ihe cash price of silver fell yesterday 5 1 per ounce to 4Qd, the lowest price March, 1918. The fall is due to con’Werable offers of silver from China and continent, and to the fewness of buyers.
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    Melba Song by Wireless ’Phone.
    34 7 London, June 16. Mauame Melba sang by wireless telerrom Chelmsford, and was clearly i in Beilin, and elsewhere on the 1 -ent, ft phonographic record being in Paris F
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    THE TERRITORIALS.
    146 7 ARMY DISTRIBUTION. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, June 16. A White Paper, detailing the Army Estimates for 1920-21, shows the peace establishment of the Territorial Army at 236,000, and the war establishment 381,000, and ib also shows the distribution of the Army as follows: Home 150,000, Colonies 15,000, Rhine 16,000,
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    THE NEW TERRITORIALS.
    191 7 In compliance with the Royal summons, Lords Lieutenant of counties and I ord Mayors and Lord Provosts of cities assembled in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace to hear an address from the King on the necessity of a strong Territorial army. The King, in the course
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    DEMOBILIZING THE ARMY IN FRANCE.
    192 7 It is hoped to withdraw the whole of the British troops now in France and Flanders before the end of the summer. When Brigadier-General Gibb took over the commadd at the beginning of the present year, there were approximately ***** men employed in collecting and
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    The Guards.
    128 7 MR CHURCHILL’S STATEMENT. London, June 15. In the House of Commons, at question time, Mr Churchill stated there was no intention to disband the Irish or Welsh Guards (Cheers) so long as they were able to maintain recruiting so as to preserve the national character of the regiments,
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    Home Rule Bill.
    34 7 THE ULSTER PARLIAMENT. London, Jane 16. The Daily Chronicle says the Government intends to establish an Ulster Parliament immediately the Home Rule Bill is enacted. It is believed Ulster will acquiesce.
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    ISLAND OF NAURU BILL.
    555 7 SECOND READING PASSED. London, June 16 The Nauru Bill passed the second reading by 217vote8 to 77, the minority comprising Labour members, Independent Liberal and some Unionists. An attempt to commit the Bill to a Committee of the whole House, thus delaying its progress, was defeated
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    A PACIFIC TREASURE ISLAND.
    440 7 “Morning Post.” The Treasure Island of Nauru, with its millions of tons of phosphate of lime the highest grade soil fertiliser known, used to be valuable to the over-worked agricultural lands of Germany. Thousands of tons of the precious product were, before the war, annually taken
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    North Borneo.
    100 7 COMPLAINT TO COLONIAL OFFICE. Lond w», Jane 15. The Anti-Slavery and Aborigines Protection Society drew the attention of the Colonial Office to allegations by exofficials and others with regard to the seizure of native lands for rubber estates, the destruction of native graveyards, and improper treatment of natives
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    Ambassador Davis.
    51 7 WANTED BY THE DEMOCRATS. Paris, June 15. The Matin says the obj ct of the visit of Colonel House, who is now en route to England from America, is to persuade Mr Davis, the American Ambassador to B’itain, to become a candidate for the Presidency at the Democratic
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    MADAME REJANE DEAD.
    15 7 Paris, June 15. The death has occurred of Madame Rejane, the actress.
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    ITALIAN MINISTRY.
    52 7 Rome, June 15. Signor Giolitti has been invited to form a new Cabinet. The New Ministers. Rome, June 16. A new Cabinet has been definitely constituted with Signor Giolitti as Premier and Minister of the Interior, Signor Sforsa (Foreign Minister), Signor Rossi (Colonies), Signor Bonomi (War), and Admiral
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    THE BIRCH FOR PROFITEERS.
    34 7 Budapest, June 17. The Minister of Justice introduced in the National Assembly a Bill providing for corporal punishment for male profiteers, the maximum to be 25 strokes with the birch.
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    THE JAPANESE CRISES.
    72 7 SIR JOHN RANDLES’ VIEWS. Ottawa, June 17. The well-konwn M.P., Sir John Randles, who is now returning from the Far East, attributes the present Japanese financial crises to Far Eastern importers turning to Britain and other European countries for better qualities of goods than Japan supplied in
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    CHINA’S NEEDS.
    139 7 “DAILY NEWS” COMMENT. London. June 15. The “Daily News,” in a leader, emphasises that the condition of China’s assumption of her rightful place in the world is the healing- of the breach between the North and South, and the consolidation of a Central Government, capable of commanding the
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    THE SOVIET.
    207 7 STILL IN THE SADDLE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, Jane 15, A wireless message received from Moscow to-day reports a visit by the British Labour delegation to the Red Army which is fighting the Poles in the neighbourhood of Smolensk. The receipt of this wireless message tends co discredit the
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    The Krassin Mission.
    84 7 ALLIES JOIN BRITAIN. London, June 15. It is stated that the Belgian and Japanese Governments have decided to join the British in the conversations with M. Krassin. Russia’s Debts. London, June 16. In connection with the Times" statement of June 15th, a Copenhagen telegram states that Litvinoff
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    Invasion of Persia.
    273 7 PRINCE FIROUZ AND THE LEAGUE London, June 15. Following yesterday’s proceedings, Prince Firouz, Foreign Minister of Persia, had a conference to-day with Sir Eric Drummond, the Secretary-General, and the French representative of the League of Nations, It is understood that no solution was reached Endeavours are being
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    Exchequer Returns.
    34 7 London, June 16. The Exchequer returns for the period April Ist to June 12th show receipts £272,472,130 and expenditure £251,916,575. In the corresponding period last year, receipts were £151,743,550 ano expenditure £246,459,131.
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    LYNCHINGS IN AMERICA.
    37 7 Duluth, June 16. A crowd of 5,000 invaded the Gaol and took out and lynched three negros, accused of attacking a young white women. They then held a Court and formally convicted the vipflms.
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    TURKISH NATIONALISTS.
    198 7 ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. [Reuter’s Telegram.] Constantinople, June 13. The Turkish Nationalists- are shelling the Government troops near limed. Hitherto the British have not been molested. Black Sea Coast Incident. Constantinople, June 16. French troops drove off Nationalist bands which attacked the inhabitants in the region of the Zunguldak Collieries,
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    Wireless Operators.
    110 7 STRIKE DECLARED. London, June 15. The strike of marine wireless operators was declared in operation from 11-30 this morning. Cause of the Strike. London, June 15. The ostensible cause of the strike of wireless operators is stated to be the action of the Marconi Company in instructing the
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    Melbourne Strikes.
    74 7 EXTENSION OF IDLENESS. Melbourne, June 15. The gas and electric workers’ strikes are extending to allied industries A number of factories and flour-mills have been thrown idle. The strike leaders exempted the hospitals. Fifteen thousand are already out of employment. The Gasworkers. Melbourne, Jane 17. The gasworkers strike
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    Hunger Strikers Re-arrested.
    34 7 London, June 15. Excitement has been aroused by the re-arrest at Mullingar of two hungerstrikers who were recently released from Galway prison, These are the first rearrests of the hanger strikers.
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    Gasworkers’ Strike Threatened.
    24 7 London, June 16. A conference oi gasowners and worker» in London ended in a complete deadlock. A national strike is threatened.
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    Palestine.
    147 7 ZIONISTS CRITICISED. London, June 16. The Bishop of Je uaem, presiding at the annual meeting of the Jerusalem and the East Mission, held at Westminster, criticised Zioi ism in order to enable Zionisms in Pales'ine to overcome their difficult!* 8. He said it bad been startling, during the pa-t
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    PERSIAN DISCORD.
    781 8 ANGLO PERSIAN AGREEMENT ENDANGERED. Teheran, May 16—L’he rapid deteriora- i tion here, following the fall of Baku and the I dengerous possibilities involved for the Anglo-Persian Agreement and British interests generally accentuate an urgent need for plain speaking. Although it is an open secret that ths conclusion of
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    MR. R.D. ACTON.
    487 9 PRESENTATION OF ADDRESS. The District Coart was the acene of pleasing little function thia afternoon, when prior to hia departure for Singapore to net as Attorney-General, Mr R D Acbon, District Judge and Firit Magistrate, was presented with a farewell address by the staffs of the District
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    IN GERMANY.
    337 9 “-Pioneer cable, London, June 4th —D. Gegsler, Minister of Pablic Defence, who has just returned to Berlin from Silesia, declares himself firmly convinced that there is at ths present moment no danger of any new “putsch” Scorn either side, and assures the public that the troops at the
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    Band Programme.
    48 9 The Band will play the' following prosramme of music at the Golf Club, from p, m- to-day Les Cloches ds Corneville ...Planquebte ■Two Step ~t The Mosquito’s n Parade ...Wbitty J «election The Mikado ...Sullivan n ...Destiny ...Baynes 'Jne Step Billy Possum ...Thurban rch Zenobie ...King
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    LATE PRINCE PITSANULOKE.
    699 9 —Ex. BODY CONVEYED TO SIAM. The remains of Prince Pitasinuloke, Hair Presumptive to the Siamese Throne who died with tragic and painful suddenness in Singapore on Sunday, after only two or three days illness, were conveyed yesterday morning from the bungdow in the Government House domain to
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    36 9 [From a Coubbspondbnt. Singapore, June 19. At Singapore rubebr auctions, there were catalogued 688 tons, offered 592, and sold 434 tons. Standard sheet was 78) to 79) cents, and crepe 79 and 79).
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    A FOOTBALL LEAGUE.
    93 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, June 19. A meeting of twelve representatives of football clubs was held in the Singapore Cricket Club, and it was decided to form a League. A farther adjournment was granted in the first court, Singapore, before Mr W Langham Carter, Singapore in
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    334 9 Messrs. Kennedy Co., Penang, report as follows The share Market has been dull throughout the week and with the continued drop in the price of Tin buyers of Mining shares are conspicuous by their absence. Rubber has improved slightly but in most cases would-be investors are only
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    TIN PRICES.
    65 9 Thursday’s quotation for raw tin in Penang was $123, tin ore $123 per picul, nothing doing. To-day’s quotation for refined tin in Penang was $126.60, per picul, buyers, no sellers; and for raw tin $125.50, tin ore $125.50 per picul, buyers, no sellers. Tin was quoted in London
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    84 9 The output of the Kalumpang Tin, No Liability, for the first of June was piculs 118.79, hours 289.45, yards 34,680. The output of the Renong Tin Dredging Company, Limited’s, tin ore .for the half month ending loth June, was No. 1 Dredge 317 piculs, No. 3 Dredge 69
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    RUBBER CROPS.
    19 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for May:— Holland American lbs 902,000 Netherlands 27,424 Si Pare 34,999
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    PRODUCE.
    186 9 Pbnano, Junb 19, 1920. SP. Tapioca No. 2 $9 75 Bellers> M. P. Tapioca $10.25 J Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 6 oz) nominal. Black Pepper $24 nominal. White Pepper nominal. Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $65 nominal Cloves $l4O nominal Nutmegs average of $65
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    RUBBER REPORT.
    318 9 Messrs Lewis Peat, Ltd., Singapore, reported on the 17th June, as follows After a quiet market up to the close of last week prices have gradually improved, and to-day prices shew an advance of 3 cents over those given iu our report of last week. This firmness is
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    Singapore Rubber Sales.
    79 9 At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce’s 451st auction on the 16th and I7th June, there were catalogued 1,540,2 3 lbs., (tons 687.60). offered 1,325,946 lbs., (tons 591.94), and sold 971,108 lbs., (tons 433.53.) Prices Realized. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents per lb. S’pore Stand. Quality 78) to 79)
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    PLANTERS’ ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA.
    117 9 A special general meeting of the P. A. Mwill be held at 11 atn on Wednesday, the 30th inst, at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, to transact the business specified 1. To pass the new Rules of the Association as amended and approved by the Special
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    COMING EVENTS.
    72 9 June 20—Penang Swimming Club, Gibbons Cup, 50 yards handicap, aod “B" Class 100 yds Monthly Handicap. June 20—Peuang Hunt Club, Ride, 6 45 a.m Juue 26—Penang Club, Cinderella, Dance, 9.15 p.m. June 27—Penang Swimming Club, A Class 100 yds Handicap. June 23—Board of Licensing Justices, Meeting, District Court,
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    EXCHANGE.
    115 9 Penang, June 19, 1920. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank), London Demand Bank ...2/3 3/4 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 3/16 3 0 Credit ...2/4 7/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 15/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 117 3 days’ sight Private 127 Bombay Demand Bank 117 Madras Demand Bank 117 3
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    160 9 Yesterday’s Arrivals. Van den Bosch, Dutch, 1,686, Batavis, K. P. M, general. Koemai, Dutch, 165, B. Bahra, K. P. M, general. Tereisias, Riepenbausen, 4,821, Shanghai, W. Mansfield Jr Co, general. Ipoh, Hunter, 528, Singapore, Adamson, Gilfillan Co, general. Hong Mob, Mason, 2,562, Rangoon, Chin Hin Co, rice. John
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    INDIAN LABOUR.
    25 9 1,411 coolies arrived to-day per as. Tara. 489 go to Pulau Jerejak for quarantine. The balance proceed to Port Swettenham for quarantine there.
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    The Mails in London.
    31 9 Despatched. Delivered. Mail “A” May sbb Jane 2nd Mail “B” May 7th Jane Ist Mail “C May 15th Jane 10th Mail “E May 22nd June 15 h
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    THE MAILS.
    28 9 The homeward mail “F by the Teesta closes at 10 a.m. to morrow; regia tration 6 p.m and parcels 4 p,m. to-day; pillar-boxes 8 a.m. to-morrow.
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    278 9 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR. The Services next week will be as follows 3rd Sunday aftbr Trinity 8 a.m. Mating. Ps 18. 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 10 a m. Holy Communion (Tamil). 5 p.m.—Sunday Schoo], 6 o.m —Evensong. Hymn 282, Pa XIX 97, ‘Ps XX and XXI 98, Magnificat 50,
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    THE SPEAKER’S SUCCESSOR.
    524 10 On June 8 Mr. Lowther celebrated the 15th anniversary of his election aa Speaker. He has occupied the Chair for a longer period than his four predecessors, Speakers Denison, Brand, Peel, and Gully, and hie term has only been exceeded by Speaker Shaw-Lefevre (1839-57) in modern times.
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    The Origin of Cancer.
    464 10 A mrd’cal correspondent says it is now several years since Professor Fibiger, of Copenhagen, drew the attention of the scientific world to the fict that he ha<> found a large number of cases of cancer of the stomach in rats coming to his laboratory from a
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