Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 June 1922

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    22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE HOLIDAY EDITION. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833 no. 122. VOL. LXXX. MONDAY, sth JUNE, 1922. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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    BIRTHDAY HONOURS.
    284 2 Several New Peers. MR. J. C. PETER KNIGHTED. [Reuter’s Telegrams] Loudon. -lune 2. The King’s Birthday Honours list includes the following: Peerages. Sir Robert Hudson Borwick. Sir Joseph Benjamin Robinson. Sir William Vestey. Sir Samuel James Waring. Sir Archibald Wiiliam>on, M.P. Privy Councillors. Colonel Amery, M.P. Colonel Leslie
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    VIENNA TRADE JOURNAL.
    76 2 BRITISH ENTER PRIZE. London, June 2. With a view to promoting the re habilitation of European trade a new ■periodical is shortly to be published in ienna in English under British auspices entitled the “European Commercial Paper.” It is supported by most of the European Governments, who
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    ROYAL DUTCH DIVIDEND.
    32 2 Amsterdam, June 2. Ihe “Handelsblad” states that the Board of the Royal Dutch Oil Company decided to propose a final dividend of 16 per cent, making 31 per cent.
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    SHELL DIVIDEND.
    31 2 London, June 3. Ihe Shell Oil Company will pay a hn.d dividend of 17| per cent, making per cent, for the year, compared with p *r cent, last year.
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    IRISH CRISIS.
    507 2 The London Conferences. A SERIOUS SITUATION. London, June 1. It is announced that Earl Balfour is actively participating in the London conferences on the Irish situation. He meets Sir James Craig and the Marquis of Londonderry at the foreign Office to-morrow. There is no indication that the proceedings
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    BOTTOMLEY’S APPEAL.
    25 2 BAIL REFUSED. London, June 2. The High Court refused Horatio Hottomley s application for bail in order to facilitate the preparation of an
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    KRUPP MINE EXPLOSION.
    28 2 Berlin, June 1. Seventeen were killed and 25 injured Ly an explosion in a coal mine belonging to Krupps, near Essen. Eight others are missing.
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    ADMIRAL LEVESON.
    13 2 London, June 2. Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur Leveson has been promoted Admiral.
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    ENGINEERING PEACE.
    127 2 47 Unions to Resume. London, June 2. ihe ballot of 47 ’Engineering Unions, excluding the A.E.U., resulted in a majority of over 50.90(1 in Savour ot acceptance of thp employers’ terms, making an alteration in the working conditions, subject to a. fortnight’s notice. Ballot of the A.E.U. London,
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    SHIPPING DISCRIMINATION.
    135 2 SIR OWEN PHILIPPS' VIEWS. London June 2. The .statement that America is contemplating a tariff war against British and foreign shipping is responsible for the weakness in shipping securities on the Stock Exchange to-day. Sir Owen Philipps. presiding at the meeting of the Royal fcteam Packet Company. without
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    HAMBURG’S REVIVAL.
    29 2 Berlin. -lune 2. 2.612 vexxelx of a tonnage ot 2.619.529 enter»*»! or left Hamburg in May. compared with 2.604. of a tonnage of 2.447,513 in May. 1913.
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    TRADE PROSPECTS.
    134 2 THE OST OF LIVING. London. June 1. The recovery of the mark to 1.202 compared with the highest, 1,480 in March, coupled with the general improvement in industrial shares is inspiring hopes of mending trade. Prices exhibit a firming tendency. Food continues on the downward grade, but the
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    GERMAN INDUSTRY.
    31 2 DECREASE OF UNEMPLOYED. Berlin, Jnne 3. I nemployment in Germany is rapidly decreasing. Only 69,000 unemployed were receiving relief on May Ist, compared with 116,000 on the Ist April.
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    NEW ZEALAND’S TRADE.
    108 2 FAR EASTERN MARKETS. Wellington, June 3. The Associated Chambers of Commerce of New Zealand are urging the Government to send a Commissioner to the Far East immediately to investigate the possibilities of trade with the Dutch Indies, the Malay States, Japan and China. They point out that
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    FRENCH POLICY.
    284 2 M. Poincare’s Speech. Paris, June 1. Interpellations on the foreign policy were replied to by M. Poincare, who said that, in view of Allied negotiations he was reticent as regards the Near Eastern settlement. Regarding Germany he hoped it would be possible that Fram e be able to
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    THE HAGUE CONFERENCE.
    106 2 M. POINCARE'S MEMORANDUM. Paris. Jum* 3. In terms similar to those of his memoramium prior to the Genoa Conference. M. Poincare has a«klresse«l a memorandum to the Powers invite»! to The Hague, stipulating the conditions France considers indispensable to success. It declares that ajiart from the technical
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    LENIN’S HEALTH.
    54 2 Berlin. Jum* 3. It is rvporte»! in the Press that Lenin ha«l a stroke, and that his condition is critical. The immeiliate cause was an effusion of blood into the brain, in consequence of the operation mentioned on the Ist May. Litvinoff and Radek are reported to be
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    A MONGOLIAN MISSION.
    17 2 London, Juw 2. It is reported from Moscow that a Mongolian diplomatic mission has
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    CZECHO-SLOVAKIA.
    69 2 TREATIES WITH RUSSIA AND UKRAINE. Prague, Jum* 1. Czecho-Slovakia, reached agreement with Russia ami the Ukraine regarding the text of identical preliminary treaties, providing for mutual diplomatic representation, and mostfavoured nation treatment to the respective nationals, enunciating principles facilitating e» onomic and commercial relations, and giving guarantees for the
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    U.S. STEEL COMBINE.
    31 2 New York, June 1. Three steel companies, namely, the Midvale, Republic and Inland, are amalgamating. Their capital is being reorganized and 820,000,900 (gold) fresh capital is being raised.
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    THE OAKS.
    52 2 Pogrom Wins. London, June 2. At Epsom, the Oaks resulted as under: Pogrom 1 S»>ubri([uet 2 Mysia 3 Eleven ran. Won by three-quarters of a length; three lengths between second and third. The betting was 5 to 4 against Pogrom: 7 to 2 against Soubriquet; 100 to 8
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    THE DERBY "SWEEP."
    33 2 Calcutta, -lune 1. I lie Derby “Sweep” winning numbers are Captain Cut tie V. 1990, Tamar 5.5.7786, ami Craig an Gower Y. 559. The names of th»* drawer* are unobtainable.
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    COUNTY CRICKET.
    142 2 PARKIN’S BOWLING FEAT. London. June 1. At Gravesen»!, Kent beat Worcestershire by an innings and 236* runs. For Kent. Hardinge scored 166 and Seymour 114. At Chesterfield, Lancashire beat Derbyshire by an innings and 140 runs. Derby in the first innings made only 37. Parkin taking seven for
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    MOTOR CYCLE RACE.
    47 2 THE TOURIST TROPHY. London. June 1. Bennett, on a Sunbeam, won the Senior Tourist Trophy motor cycle race, in the Isle of Man, over 226 miles. His time was 3 hrs. 53 mins. Brandish, on a Triumph. was second, in 4 hrs. 22 mins.
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    THE WORLD FLIGHT.
    37 2 SIR KEITH SMITH’S STATEMENT. Perth, June 2. Sir Keith Smith states that he declined to join Major Blake’s world flight because he considered it too late in the year to avoid the Indian monsoons.
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    CHANNEL AEROPLANE ACCIDENT.
    52 2 THREE LIVES LOST. London, June 3. A French aeroplane from Croydon to Paris nose-div»»»! into the Channel near Folkestone this morning. The machine struck the water with terrific force. The pilot, Morin, and the passengers, Ley ami Carroll, were killed. The mutilated bodies of Morin ami Ley
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    CRICCIETH WAR MEMORIAL.
    82 2 PREMIER'S TRIBUTE. London, June 3. Laying the foundation stone of the Criceieth War Memorial Hall, Mr. Lloy»l George paid a glowing tribute to the British fallen, who, he said, wouhi have «lied in vain if the nations did not acknow ledge that right was supreme. A letter,
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    STRIKE AT CALCUTTA.
    40 2 10.000 DOCK MEN OFT. Calcutta, June 3. Work on ships is disorganised, in consequence <»f 10,000 stevedores’ and coolies employed at the docks striking as a protest against the conviction of two workmen who assaulted an Overseer.
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    LORD INCHCAPE’S GIFT.
    25 2 Lomlon, Jnne 3. Lord Inchcape has given £20,000 for needy relatives of those who have gone down in the sea with ships.
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    THE NEAR EAST.
    168 2 Mr. Crane Interviewed A in Peking, interview.q j n > route to America, said h e 1».,,] >n Palestine. Syria. Kg' of Europe for the past t«„ said the report ot his convicti. i French probably originated i n o' >y,ht viction, after recent demonstnti Damascus for
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    CHINA’S POLITICS.
    175 2 LONDON PRESS VIEWS. London. June 3. The treml of ««vents in China is engaging von si«le cable interest. The retirement of Hsu Chih Chang has evoked recognition of his personal qualities, but, his rule is regarded as weak and behind the times. A good wool alom is reserve,l
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    THE CHINESE LOANS.
    40 2 Lomlon, June 2. The announcement that the overdue Chinese Vickers’ loan coupons will paid has caused a rise of two points in the price of the loan and a half to one point on other Chinese loans.
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    SHANGHAI ELECTRIC COMPANY.
    95 2 QUESTION OF EXTENSION. London, June 2. At the meeting of the Shanghai Electric Construction Company, Mi. Donahl McColl, General Manager, emphasised the urgency of extension. 1 said that the great development o Shanghai as a distributing centre and its still more marvellous development as an industrial centre
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    MILAN TRIAL.
    116 2 B()MBERS SENTENCED. Milan, June 1The trial «if the bombers of the Dm’ l l Theatre, mentioned on March ~4, resulted in two being sentence» penal servitude for life, in< duffingaPJ riod of solitary <*onfinement. A > t)l IS twenty was sentenced to 'hut' ami ten others between 4
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    INTERNATIONA HARVESTER CO.
    20 2 Chicago.-h” 1 refsi^ 1 Mr. Hnn.l.l utbe position of head ot tn<‘ \[r. Alexander Leeue. succeeds him-
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    RUBBER RESTRICTION.
    146 3 Recommended by Mr. Churchill’s Committee. A GRAVE POSITION. Reuter's Telegrams London, lune 2. t of the Committee, under Ibe" 1' i i -I lames Stevenson, appointed by the Sec retar v to investigate the Jitiou ..I the rubber industry l„,i«h Colonies states that the proof rubber in 1922
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    BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.
    124 3 higher development. Paris, -lune 1. The Chamber is appointing a special oilier to consider the Public Prorequest that proceedings .build he taken against the Seine Deputy. )l. ('alary, as Director of the Banque Imlustrielle de Chine, on thu •urge id’ violating the law regarding listribution of fictitious dividends
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    SIR J. D. REES.
    117 3 FATAL FALL FROM TRAIN. London, June 2. •John 1). Rews. M.P., fell out of Scotch express when passing i*'tertield and succumbed to his inclines. The Inquest. London, June 3. 'lie inquest on Sir J. D. Rees-, was no evidence as to how he ut o f
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    THE WRECKED “WILTSHIRE.”
    182 3 Auckland, June 1. •'l‘"e the gale and most difficult l l°ur men from the Federal ''itshire were landed after 5 '1 kindred remain aboard '''n. Ihe prospects of rescue 'Onsidered to be good. All Crew Saved. London, June 2. I lh '<‘w of the Wiltshire were! T,
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    SINGAPORE RACES.
    418 3 Closing Day’s Results. (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, June .3. A large crowd witnessed the closing days racing at Singapore, those present including H. E. Mr. F. S. James, C. M.G. The ground was wet. Results:— 1. Archdeacon Stakes—(R. C.). THE HOBO 9.10 (Meades) 1 SE(’OXI) START II
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    HOLIDAY CRICKET.
    556 3 P. C. v. KEDAH. A cricket match was played at the Esplanade, on th<- King’s Birthday holiday. between Penang Cricket Club and Kedah, the game resulting in a win for the P. C. C. by 51 runs. I'he home team had first kn<x-k. and started badly, three wickets
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    60 3 Tuesday, 6th June Men's Doubles Open.—Terrell and Hamilton v. Groom and Sedwick (1). Mixed Doubles. —Mrs Gardner and Davies v- Mr. and Mrs. Reimann \2)Men’s Singles “A"—Syer v- Waltm (3). Ladies’ Singles.—Mrs. Hall v. Mrs. Threlfall (4) Mrs- Thomas v. Miss BBrown (5). Men’s Singles “B**- Webb
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    P C C. BOWLS TOURNAMENT
    72 3 Wednesday, 7th June. Championship Pairs. —J- M- Kydd and W. M. Dodds v. J. W. Hunt and B- E. Mitchell (3): A- J. Plumb and E- JMcLernon v. J. S- Rose and J. G. Allan (4)-Championship-—E. Reimann v- E- J. Bennett (2)Single Handicap Class A.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    761 3 Mr. T. S. Symes arrived by the Perak from Teluk Anson. It is stated that Mr. Campbell, late of Wardieburn, is returning to Malaya. The Rev. Bower left Bangkok on May 29 by train for Penang en route for Malacca. Major and Mrs. Russell Grey and Mr.
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    KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE.
    178 3 POLICE AND CADETS. A parade of the Police and Cadets in honour of the anniversary of the birthday of 11. M. King George V took place at the Esplanade on Saturday morning. The parade was under the command of Mr. B. W. Allen. Acting Chief Police Officer,
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    PARADE AT SINGAPORE.
    727 3 PRESENTATION OF LONG SERVICE MEDALS. The heavy, solidrain which came down without cessation on Friday night, and continued in a drizzle close on to 7 o’clock on Saturday morning indicated little prospect of the King’s Birthday Parade lieing held at all, but conditions were considerate at the
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    COLONY’S DEFENCE CONTRIBUTION.
    259 3 I nder th** existing law the Colony has in the first instance to pay as Defence Contribution 20 per cent of its estimated assessable revenue. It then has to pay 20 per cent of the difference between its estimated and actual revenue. It is. however. provide*! that
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    HONGKONG NEWS.
    80 3 Macao Refugees Still Coming In. Hongkong, June 2. It is stated that the continued rush of refugees from Ylacao (to Hongkong) is due to a rumoured invasion by Chinese troops. The Colony is quiet but th* 1 general strike is not over. The Governor has issued a proclamation
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    PENANG RUBBER SALES.
    61 3 Messrs. The Borneo Company, Ltd., a* I vise that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by private anti auction stiles held this week: Cts Per Pound. Smoked diamond sheet No. 1 21 t024l No. 2 17 „20 Crepe fine brown 13 16 Scrap,
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    RUBBER CROPS.
    29 3 The following are additional rubber outputs for May lbs. Aver Kuaing 8,961 FAf.S. Rubber 100,000 Jeram 8,706 K.M.S. 23,400 Kuala Lumpur 95,000 Sedgeley 21,000 Tanjong Malim 122.000
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    231 3 Taiping Tin Dredging, for May, output 385 piculs, yards treated 78,000, hours worked ♦’•10, estimated value of output £16.7<H1. The Dredge lost two days for l>oiler cleaning and overhaul. North Taiping Tin Dredging, for May, output 360 piculs, yards treated 75,000, hours worked 660, estimated value of output
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    RUBBER PRODUCTION COSTS.
    640 4 Discussing the question of publication of rubber production costs, Mr. E. L Kiliick. writing in the “Financier” on May 9. says There is another kind of evasion that has latterly been more noticeable, and that is the practice of giving only the f. o-b- cost of production-
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    ON 'CHANGE
    161 4 NO IMPROVEMENT. Messrs. Fearon and Co- ieported on Thursday The question of restriction has come into more than usual prominence during the week and it is reported that thej Dutch are discussing terms with the Ccioqial Office, it now being only a matter, of time before restriction in
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    LORD HEADLEY’S DEBTS.
    75 4 London, May 17—Lord Headley, in a letter to the Press, says that the mini mum value ot his assets is £22,000, while his liabilities are £‘6.500. He com plains that the law has so broken down in lieland that it is unable to assist him to enforce
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    LAND SALE MUDDLE.
    602 4 T O. M SHOPHOUSE LOT FOR EIGHT DOLLARS! W hat sounds more like romance than actual fact, the acquisition at a public auction sale for $8 of a shophouse and land in Bidor town, was brought to light iu the Ipoh Courts this week and has just
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    HOW HERMIT WON THE DERBY.
    325 4 The storx < Hermit’s Derby in D 67 was told for •ir-; time in public” by Vise, uiiw Chaplin at a presentation at W imbledon by his former constituents. “I bought him from a man named Blink iron- st lecting him from 50 others, and
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