Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 August 1920

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 186. VOL. LXXVIII. SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST. 1920. PRICE 15 CENTS
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      18 1 THE BEST CAR IN TOWN »in jr-huo Avr*,* Sole Agents S.S. a F.M.S* Ong Sam Leong a 00,
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    1279 2 SOCIAL PERSONAL. H. E- Phya Manopakorn, Vice Minister, of Agriculture, is back in Bangkok after his tour of inspection in the Southern Provinces. Mr. A. P. Symonds, Vice-President of the Bank of Madras (which has just had a record year), is a brother-in-law of the late Mr. W. W. Bailey.
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    MARTIAL LAW MANUAL.
    73 2 MR. MONTAGU’S ASSURANCE. London, July 28. —Replying to Briga-dier-General Cockerill, in th” House of Commons to-day, Mr. Montagu stated that the Government of Ind’.a were preparing a draft Manual of Marti tl Law. Steps would be taken to ensure that instructions in the manual did not conflict
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    FIRE IN KUALA LUMPUR.
    97 2 Shortly after 3-30 p. m. the Fire Brigade was called out to extinguish a fire which occurred in a shop-house in Java Street on the opposite side of the road to the “Malay Mail” offices. Fortunately the fire was not of a serious nature and only
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    M.S.V.R
    71 2 KLANG VOLUNTARY PARADES. Sufficient support having been forthcoming to institute Voluntary Parades in Klang on fines similar to those now being successfully held in Kuala Lumpur, parades will fie held in Klang every Tuesday until further notice, commencing on Tuesday, the 17th instant. The Co. Q. M. S. will
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    ST. XAVIER’S INSTITUTION.
    359 2 ENTERTAINMENT FOR RAFFLES COLLEGE FUND. The variety entertainment given by St. Xavier’s Institution in the Town Hall last night, in aid of Raffles'College Fund, was splendidly supported, amongst those present being the Rev. Brother James, Visitor of the Christian Brothers, and the Rev. Brother Barnitus, Director of
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    P.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    197 2 The following ties are fixed for Tuesday:— Single Handicap “A”. —.3 N. L. Lindon v. —3O A. K. A.’B. Terrell (1). Championship Pairs. —H. T. Clark and F. W. Harris v. W. H. Threlfall and E. E. Chambers (4). Single Handicap “B”. —l5 W. S. Dunn v.
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    MALAYAN ATHLETIC SPORTS.
    186 2 P.C.C. COMPETITORS. A meeting of members of the Penang Cricket Club interested in athletic sports, was held in the Club last evening, for the purpose of forwarding arrangements for the participation of members of the P.C.C. in the Malayan Athletic Sports at Kuala Lumpur, entries for which
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    LOCAL DIVORCE SUIT.
    953 2 ALLAN v, ALLAN AND THESEIRA Before Mr Justice W H Dinsmore, in the Supreme Ccurt, Penang, yesterday, Mr William Michael Allan, salesman of Messrs Pritchard and Co, Ltd, sued for divorce from his wife, Josephine Mary Alexandra Allan, for alleged adultery, and cited Mr J J Theseira,
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      434 2 TOWN HALL, PENANG?* FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AUGUST 20th. Maurice R. Bandman PRESENTS The Bandman Oo me dy Company 1920 IN A REPERTOIRE OF THE LATEST LONDON SUCCESSES. Friday, August 20 Nothing but the Truth.” Saturday, August 21 “The Rotters.” Booking Plans at the ROBINSON PIANO Co. A
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      2855 3 position WANTED— Singapore family benefit R AJR WONDERS AT Straits Scttlcmcftts and Federated Malay States. Britiflbor, age 30, with 9| y<a■, SOCIETY. niapin OLYMPIA. „X« rßbber aeeka pMition £=3} IjVIvIoIV l/l/*TADV m a! CURES from m to SK Y VILIUKT dUNDq. x N°.325, c/o P‘ nan 8 Gazette- Sbephens, having
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    MARRIAGE.
    41 4 Clarke—Turner.—At. St. George’s Church, Penang, on August 12th, 1920, by the Rev. Keppel Garnier, Bernard Foster, youngest son of the Rev. T. F. Clarke, Grange-over-Sands. Lancs, to Agatha Charlotte, third daughter of the Rev. W. H. Turner of Hazelwood, Derby.
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    LABOUR AND INDIA.
    1212 4 The policy if non-cooperation initiated by the Indian extremists, with Mr GandLi, the reformer who cannot wait, and Mr Shaukat Ali the leading spilite, was put into force on Angust Ist. A fortnight has elapsed, and in the absence of any intimation to the contrary, we must
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1786 4 The papers received by the mail yesterday provide confirmation of our suggestion that Two Types. considerable attention is being paid to the question of Devolution. A contemporary asserts that strong pressure is being brought to bear on the Government to introduce a considered scheme next session. In
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      10 4 E. 0. PENANG. RAFFLES, SINGAPORE STRAND, RANGOON. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors.
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      51 4 THE TIDESc The foDowing are the tides for to-day to-morrow and Monday, Penang Standard Time:— High Water Low Water To-day. 12 26 a.m. 6.36 a m. 12.24 p.m. 7.12 p.m. To-morbow. 1.06 a m. 7.18 a m 1.03 p.m, 7.47 p.m. Monday. 1.44 a.m. 7.57 a.m. 1 40 p.m. 8.20
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    POLAND.
    2404 5 THE PREMIER’S SPEECH. MOSCOW’S CONDITIONS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.! London, August 10. In the House of Commono, Mr Lloyd Gei rge «aid they considered the Soviet Government was entitled to take into »cc ant, in P eace conditions, the fact the Poles not only attacked Russia, Gat did so despite British
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    SOUTH RUSSIA.
    859 5 FRANCE TO SUPPORT WRANGEL. A senational development, [Reuter's Telegrams.] Paris, August 11. lhe French Government has decided to recognise Ge< eral Wrangel’s Government as the de facto Government of Southern Russia. A French diplomatic agent will be sent to Sebastop 1 with tbe title of High Commissioner. French
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    KAMENEFF SUPERSEDES KRASSIN.
    199 5 London, July 19. —A rather startling development has taken place in connection with the negotiations for the resumption of trade between Russia and Britain. These were initiated and carried on by M. Krassin, who returned to Moscow. Now, M. Krassin is on his way back, having left
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    THE LITHUANIAN "PEACE."
    69 5 Warsaw, July 15. —It is now learned that the Lithuanian Government on July 12 signed an agreement with the Bolshevists whereby Lithuania receives the whole of the Vilna and Kovno district. According to figures supplied by the Polish Foreign Office, the total population of Lithuania, including the
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    Resht.
    46 5 BOLSHEVIK MOBILISATION. London, August 12. The‘'Time»”’ Teheran correspondent says the Boleheviks looted and burned the greater part of Resht, and proclaimed a general mobilisation conscripting Persians between 18 and 45. All food has been requi«ition a d, the inhabitants receiving an exiguous ration if rice
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    EUROPEANS TO EVACUATE TABRIZ.
    71 5 Teheran, August 3.—Owing to Tartar Bolshevik occupation of Nakhetevan Europeans are preparing to evacuate Tabriz. Although Mazahdaran appears partially clear of the enemy the Bolshevik Jangla threat to Teheran on the Resht-Kasvin road continues and British troops are now in excellent defensive positions protecting Kasvin. Little
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    THE BANDMAN COMEDY COMPANY.
    224 5 Can a man tell the truth for 24 hours Bob Bennet, the hero of the comedy with which the Bandman Company opens at the Town Hall, Penang, on Friday, does so, and thereby wins a bet of $lO,OOO. Screamingly funny situations arise out of his efforts
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    LATEST WAR—AT THE ZOO.
    579 5 HOW OLD REGIME RESENTED INVASION. The most furious of the many little wars now being presented daily in various part» of Europe took place in London—at the Zoo. Sixty small but virile rhesus macaque monkeys, just arrived from India, have been caged in the large open
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    THE KING’S PRIZE.
    193 5 As announced, this year’s King’s Pri®o of the National Rifle Association— £2so and the N.R.A. gold medal and badge—» was won by Sergt. F. H. Morgan, Witwatersrand Rifles, South Africa, with a* aggregate of 281 points. Morgan brought 138 points forward from the second stag®„ as compared
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    INDEAN IMMIGRATION.
    1349 6 MEETING OF COMMITTEE. The following report of a meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee, held in Penang, on Monday, Oth August, is communicated by the Acting Controller of Labour, F.M.S. There were present: Ag. Controller of Labour Mr. Oliver Marks) Chairman, the Principal Medical Officer, F.M.S. (Dr. C.
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    412 7 Mcßsre. Kennedy Co., Penang, report ng foDoWS lin h»9 reacted £5 10/- after the recent s ]v»nce and the feature of the week has J ef n the break among the more speculative Mining counters largely due to liquidation n ,i there has b en an ac
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    FRASER’S SHARE REPORT.
    409 7 Singapore, Aug. 12—A slightly better ;oue is being maintained but it is a rise in rubber that is mostly wanted to improve all sections of this market. The variations in tin have been small throughout the week, the demand for the metal being not quite so keen
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    Band Programme.
    60 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 p.m. to-day -Selection The Bells of New York ...Kerker 2. One Step The Wrestler and his Hog ...Holmes 3. Selection L°s clcches de Corneville ...Pakquette 4. Waltz The Druid’s Prayer ...Dawson 3. Fox
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    TIN PRICES.
    50 7 T' n was 9 u °ted in London yesterday at £2i 6 15s spot, and £283 10s three months. A esterday’s quotation for raw tin in Penang was $141; tin ore $l4l per picul. To-day’s quotation for raw tin in Penang was $l4l, tin ore $l4l per picul.
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    RUBBER CROPS.
    20 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for July Holland American lb 1,320,000 Netherlands M 32,997 Si Pare 73,348
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    PRODUCE.
    171 7 Pbnang, August 14, 1920. SP. Tapioea $9.50 A buyers. M. P. Tapioca $lO.OO j Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 0z)... sellers. Black Pepper $2l nominal. White Pepper nominal. Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $5O nominal. Cloves $llO nominal Nutmegs average of $55 sellers fNo.
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    The Rubber Market.
    106 7 The usual auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held on Wednesday and Thursday when there was catalogued 1,940,152 lbs, tons 866 13 offered 1,687,065 lbs. tons 753.14 sold 1,135,526 lbs. Tons 506.92. Prices Realized. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents por Ib. S’pore Stand. Quality
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    Copra Market.
    38 7 Singapore, August 12.—=A farther improvement has to be recorded and closing qaotatior.B are as follows No 1 Standard $21.80 to $22.00 No 2 $21.30 $21.50 No 3 $20,80 $21.00 Latest Loudon advices qaote £55 per ton.
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    MOTOR ACCIDENTS AND LEFT HAND DRIVE.
    175 7 It now seems probable, says a correspondent- of the “Free Press," that in England the use of the left hand steering will ere long be restricted. The Minister of Transport has instructed the special Committee appointed to deal with Traffic Regulations to expedite consideration
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    STEAMER PASSENGERS.
    169 7 What is a return steamer ticket worth at the present time Is there any advantage in taking a return ticket 1 And, most important question of all, what liability is there on the steamship company to provide the necessary accommodation when required? When they have accepted the money
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    712 7 Yesterday’s Arrival». Ipoh, Hunter, 528, Singapore, Adamson Gilfillan and Co, general. Teesta, Watkins, 3.428, Madra*, Islay Kerr Co, rice and bran. Mentor, Warrail, 4,732, Liverpool, W Manafield Co, general. Haleakala, Erickson, 4,512, Calcutta, Francis Peek Co, general. Hong Bee, Hail, 2,056, Rangoon, Chin Hin Coy, general. To-day’s Arrivals.
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    The Mails in London.
    27 7 Despatched from Penang Delivered iu London. 6th July By M M 9th August 7th By P4O 9»h 10th By B I 9 h
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    THE MAILS.
    13 7 A mail frg Western Australia closes at 7-15 a.m. on Tuesday-
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    LATE PRINCE JOACHIM OF PRUSSIA.
    346 7 It is officially announced that Prince Joacbim of Prussia, the yoaogest son of the ex-Kaiser and the ex-Kaiserio, who as Reuter telegraphed, committed suicide, in an acces» of physical disturbance, took arms against himself in the Villa Liegnitz, at Potsdam, on July 17. The injuries
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    319 7 S. GEORGE THE MARTYR. The Services next week will be as follows 11th Sunday after Trinity. 7.30 a.m. Matins. Psi 56 v 57. 8 a.ru. Holy Communion. 9 am. Holy Communion (Tamil). 10.30 a.m Ma’ins (Chinese). 5 p.m. Sunday School. 6 n.m —Evensong. Hymn 164, Ps 61 —l5O,
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