Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 March 1923

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    22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE HOLIDAY EDITION. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1888. No. 74. VOL LXXXI. SATURDAY, 31st MARCH, 1923. PRICE 15 OENTS.
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      13 1 “I T. NAGATA, j s DENTIST. NKXT DOOR TO j “THE DISPENSARY." j
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    RANEE DISASTER.
    3424 2 SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE OF OFFICERS. In the First Magistrate’s Court, on Wednesday morning, the inquiry into the loss of the Straits Steamship Co. s Ranee as the result of a collision wi 4 h the Boribat oft the Johore coast at midnight on March 14 was continued, says the
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      266 2 it it M T F y° u suffer with sor e, aching, K ft 1 sweaty feet, try Zam-Buk. Won’ g derfully refined, antiseptic Zam-Buk H ft jk has the power of penetrating beneath S ft the surface-skin and removing the B ft ftbs'A&fr r cause of skin troubles. For
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    THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHESS.
    1459 3 HISTORY OF THE GAME. Mr G. O. Jackson gave an interesting lecture oh the characteristic of the modern school of chess at a meeting of Shanghai Chess Club. Mr. Jackson out lined the history of the game. demonstrating the various advances and changes in systems of
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      1505 3 positions vacant TENDERS INVITED. a,/* SX Federated Mantes Railways. //7\ trict. Must be healthy and thoroughly accustomed to TAMIL LABOUR. Apply HANDLING FUEL AT PRAI. V"/ fl with references and copies of testi- y To nionials, to Box No. 75. c/o Pinang carry on Gazette. Tenders are invited for loading
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      119 3 Forewarned is Forearmed WHAT DAY AND MARTINS NEGLECTED. MANAGING DIRECTOR’S FRANK STATEMENT. London. January 19. Thirty years ago we had the world at our feet,” said Mr, Burlison, managing Director of Messrs. Day and Martin, but when the change from blacking to polish came, we neglected to keep our name
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    BIRTHS.
    50 4 Sandersox.—At Penang, on March 29th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Sanderson, a daughter. Neave.—On March 30. 1923. at Maternity Hospital. Penang, to Mr. and Mrs. .1. K. Neave. of Bukit Mertajam. a daughter. t arquhaßSON.—At Kuala Lumpur, on on the 27th March. Donald Farquharson. Rantau, of a daughter.
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    MARRIAGE.
    28 4 Tribe-Cuppaidge.—On March 2Gth. at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Singapore, by eu. Archdeacon Swindell. Leslie F. Tril»e. of Teluk Anson. Lower Perak, and Moya Cuppaidge, of Gympie, Queensland. Australia.
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    THE HOLIDAYS.
    24 4 There will l>e no issue of the Pinang Gazette on Monday. The Chief Post Office will be closed at noon on Monday.
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    THE MAILS.
    40 4 The M.M. Packet Andre Lel>on is due to arrive here at 3 a.m. to-morrow, and is expected to have Continental mails on board. The homeward mail, by the Thongwa. closes at 10 a.m. on Friday the 6th proximo.
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    THE NIGHT MAIL.
    22 4 We understand that the night mail train service between Penang and Singapore will be resumed on the Ist July.
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    SINGAPORE NEWS.
    166 4 A COALING FEAT. (From Our Own Correspondent). SingajK>re, March 31. A remarkable coaling feat was performed at Singapore, where 2,300 tons of coal were put aboard the Empress of France in eleven hours. Municipal Affairs. At the Municipal Commission meeting. Mr. Farrer replied at considerable length to criticisms
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    THE RUHR.
    240 4 Debate in the Commons. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, March 29. The Ruhr position was the subject of a grave debate in the House of Commons, initiated by Sir Edward Grigg, who declared that French policy had taken ns into a new region of politics, a dangerous. volcanic region. He
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    ANOTHER CRITICAL STAGE.
    393 4 London. March 14. lhe Dortmunu correspondent of ‘‘The Times states that the struggle is again entering on a critical stage. He records the impression that the spirit of opposition to the French is growing and not decreasing among- the general body of workers though a number of
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    U.S. RHINE ARMY.
    145 4 FI NA NCI AL SETTL EMENT. Paris, March 29. The Committee on the cost of the American Army of Occupation, which has been examining the American and Allied proposals for settlement, has hitherto apparently unanimously agreed on the following principles The payment to America, with absolute priority,
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    RUSSIA.
    185 4 British Policy Defined. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, March 29. In the House of Commons, before adjourning for Easter, the Labour Party pressed the Government to change its policy towards Russia. Mr. R. McNeilP stated that British policy would be seriously influenced by the reported currents in favour of a Franco-Russian
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    EAST SIBERIA.
    112 4 MR. MACDONALD AND JAPAN. London. March 30. Mr. J. Ramsay Macdonald has written to Baron Hayashi, hoping, for the sake of good feeling between the Japanese and British working classes, that no such steps will be taken as were indicated in the Russian note to Japan, protesting against
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    CHINA AND THE CONSORTIUM.
    94 4 THE QUESTION OF THE RAILWAYS. London. March 29. In the House of Commons, replying to Sir W. de Frece, Mr. McNeill said he was unaware that the Consortium had received any request from China for loans for Railway construction. The Government. and doubtless the other Consortium
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    BURMA OIL.
    216 4 A PECULIAR STORY. London, March 29. In the House of Commons, replying to Sir H. Craik with regard to an alleged proclamation signed by Queen Victoria and by Lord Salisbury as Secretary of State for India in 1884 and the concession to the Burma Oil Company, menioned on
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    THE “GLENBEG.”
    49 4 TO RE-LOAD AT COPENHAGEN. Copenhagen. March 29. The steamer Glenbeg,” which went aground near Korsoer ami ha<( to discharge part of her cargo in order to be refloated, has arrived at Korsoer and proceeds to Copenhagen where 450 tons of cargo which was discharged will be reshipped.
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    LABOUR UNREST AT HOME.
    105 4 Big Strikes Probable. [Reuter’s Telegrams.! London, March 29 The Union o£ Railwaymen motisly decided to call a national all-XX strike, affecting 500,000 men. if the com panies enforce the proposed withdrawal ot the remaining (Is. d<|. of the shopmen’s tonim. A wag( Wlot however la^ona l
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    BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.
    83 4 EXCITED DISCUSSION IN FKFNCH CHAMBER. Paris. March 30. An all-night sitting of the Chamber produced an excited exchange, when M. Ybarnegaray requested a discussion on the Banque Industrielle and violently attacked M. Briand. The latter was replying when M. Poincare intervened and declared that M. Briand did not
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    FRENCH NAVAL DEFENCE BILL.
    38 4 Paris. March 29. A bill for Naval Defence, which has been introduced in the Chamber, provides for the .construction during the next decade of light cruisers. 15 destroyers 24 torpedo boats and 31 submarines.
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    FRENCH RENTS.
    53 4 Paris, March 29. The Chamber has adopted the new Housing Bill providing for the control of rents on dwelling houses till Ist January, 1925 and empowering an increase in rents in Paris and the Seine Department by 75 per cent compared with 1914. Increases elsewhere have been referred
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    SARAH BERNHARDT.
    129 4 A GREAT FUNERAL. Paris, March 29. I'he greatest crowds since the armistice paid their final homage to Madame Sarah Bernhardt. A million reverent watchers lined the streets through which wended the cortege of fifty carriages headed by five beoring wreathes coaches followed by the remains ot the great
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    CHINA.
    87 4 I. A NSING-ISHII AG K K 1< M E NT. Washington. March 3l>. The Lansing-Ishii Agreement, whereby the United States recognised Japan s special interests in China, has been cancelled by mutual agreement between Washington and I’okio. A Bic. Step. Washington. March 30. The cancellation is restr.lo.l as plachw
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    NEAR EAST CONFERENCE.
    18 4 London, March 29. Italian and Japanese represent the Near East conversations h. London for Paris.
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    THE SHAN STATES.
    64 4 ADVISORY COUN<’H* l*ObM 1 Kaiigoo”- March ii-is in;iu-Ura* The Governor of Council of ted at Taiingyyi. an A' onsist i nU o f the Shan States U-h i epresenta tives of the principal ebn > (inlinPU t officials, the minor chiefs w > I pOSBearte d of
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      396 4 PIANO TUNING I as it is absolutely necessary that a Pianoforte be tuned I AT REGULAR INTERVALS, irre active of how often it B is used, the best possible plan is to enlist the aid of an expert. We employ an expert M. T. A. Diploma Piano Tuner and. being
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      24 4 E. O. Sat., 31st (Easter Eve) GUEST NIGHT DANCING. Monday, April 23rd, St Georges’ Day. GALA NIGHT. SPECIAL DINNER and DANCE. FANCY DRESS OPTIONAL.
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      59 4 I TOWN HALL. g S RETURN VISIT OF THE POPULAR I Edgar Warwick Comedy Co. I S IN S Bernard Shaw’s Most Amusing Comedy “PYGMALION” g On Monday, 9th April g S AND “RAFFLES The Greatest of all Detective Plays On Tuesday, 10th April. 1 g Prices $3, $2, $l.
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      32 4 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 11.55 p.m. 6. 6 p.m. To-morrow. 12.1 a.m. 6.24 a.m. 12.29 p.m. 2.48 p.m. Monday. 12.37 a.m. 7. 3 a.m. 1. 5 p.m. 7.29 p.m.
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    68 4 DEATHS BEECH.—At the General Hospital. Singapore, on March 27. 192.». Joyce, the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Beech. Aged four months. Farmer—On March 28. 1923, at 189. Serangoon Road, Singapore. James Alexander Farmer, late of Messrs. Mansfield and Co’s, employ, aged 50 years. IN MEMORIUM. In loving memory—Charles
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    THE INDIAN SALT TAX.
    203 5 Certified by the Viceroy. Reuter’s Telegrams.] Delhi, March 29. Reading has certified the Financial Bill doubling the Salt Tax. Viceroy Defends His Action. 'fhe Viceroy has made a statement defending his action on the ground that it was essential to the interests of India and that
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    THE CIVIL SERVICE ESTIMATES.
    83 5 London, March 29. Details of the Civil Service estimates are published, which show the total |< r _n Service as £1,231,000, being a reduction of £219.500. The decrease is due to; sation of grants to refugees in the Near Fast, salaries and allowances generally. The increases
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    LENIN DYING.
    75 5 MILITARY DICTATORSHIP SUGGESTED. Helsingfors. March 29. A bulletin regarding M. Lenin records that a digestive disturbance is causing a rise in teniperatture to 100.2. Stockholm. March 30. fhe Svenska Dagbladet received a circumstantial story alleged to be based on a confidential message from Moscow to the Soviet Legation
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    ZAGHLUL PASHA RELEASED.
    42 5 London, March 30. 'fhe British Government the given instructions for the release of Zaghlul Pasha from Gibraltar for reasons of health. It is understood Zaghlul Pasha proceeds to France for the purpose of taking a course of the waters.
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    ARMOUR COMPANY’S BIG DEAL.
    55 5 COMBINED CAPITAL OF $500,000,000. Chicago, March 29. Mr. J. 0. Armour announces that the Armour Company has a< quired the assets of the Messrs Morris Company. 1 he North American Provision Company, a subsidiary of Armour’s. Delaware, will take over the Morris business. The combination represents
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    LORD CARNARVON SERIOUSLY ILL.
    33 5 insect bite causes blood POISONING. Cairo, March 29. Ltu’d Carnarvon, the discoverer of I otankhamen’s tomb, is in a critical condition from blood poisoning due to an insect bite.
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    CRICKET.
    56 5 PERAK v. PENANG. (Hom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 31. I'ine weather favoured the opening °i the Inter-State fixture to-day. I oaiio- took first knock on a good ami bHe wicket the new turf playing admirably. Scores: Penang. I’rifiin I» Speld(*winde Mackay b Speldewinde 1 i'O Brpoy lbw b
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL
    1549 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mi. and Mrs. H. L. Weir, of Muar, are visiting Kuala Lumpur. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Carver have returned to Singapore from home. The Bishop of Singapore has returned to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bowes anjd Miss Bowes sail for home early next
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    INTER-PORT GOLF.
    362 5 PENANG TEAM LOSES. The golf competition for the Championship of the Straits and F. M. S. commenced at Kuala Lumpur this morning. Yesterday, a medal competition under Club handicaps. “A and B Classes, was played, also the Inter-Port match, Singapore v. Penang, the latter taking place in the
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    MISHAP ON THE RAILWAY.
    407 5 rp H A most curious railway collision occurred in Singapore on Wednes<lay morning, when the 6.39 train from Bukit Timah to Tank Road was about to start. The engine was proceeding along the up line in order to join on the front of the train, and
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    P. V. RIFLE CLUB.
    639 5 ANNUAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Penang A'olunteer Rifle Club was held in the Drill Hall, on Thursday evening. Lieut Col. Whyte presided over a fair attendance. The following is the report of Sergt.-Major Groggins, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer of the P. A’. R.
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    THE HAWAIIANS AT TOWN HALL.
    137 5 There is no question as to the strong popular appeal which is made by Kaai’s Royal Hawaiian Troubadours, who appeared on Thursday evening at the Town Hall in a typically bright entertainment. entitled Honolulu by Night.” A crowded audience in which the members of the
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    BANGKOK-SINGAPORE
    181 5 DIRECT RAILWAY COMMUNICATION. (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, March, 29. Mr. P. A. Anthony, General Manager of the F. M. S. Railways, has contributed an account of his recent tour over the Siamese Railway system to the 44 Bangkok Times.” He is full of praise for the administration and
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    RUBBER MARKET.
    235 5 Messrs Barlow X- Co.. Singapore, report: The market has been very quiet during the week under review, with prices for Standard qualities varying from 57 to 58i cents per lb. On Wednesday, the local auction opened with a rather firmer tone, but this was not maintained, for towards
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    134 5 The 596th auction of the Singapore Rubber Association was held when there was catalogued 1,627.816 lbs. or 726.70 tons. Offered 1.084.728 lbs. or 484.25 tons. Sold 707,721 lbs. or tons. Prices Realized. L’don spot Is. 4|d. N. York spot 33J cts. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per lb.
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    Moonlight Band Programme.
    91 5 The Municipal Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 8.30 to 10.30j».m on Monday, 2nd April 1 March Of the Crusaders Finck 2 Overture Poet and Peasant Supjie 3 Waltz Parma Handy 4 Selection The Naughty Princess Cuvillier 5 Song Cornet Solo
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    BOXING.
    499 6 PHENOMENAL RISE OF FIRPO Buenos Aires, March 13. ’he new from New York that Luis Firpo, th; heavy-weight pride of the Aigentin had knocked out Bill Brennan in the twelfth round of what was t< be a fifteen round fight has set this city craz. Crowds that assembled around
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    SIKI'S PLANS.
    212 6 Pari.-. March 15.—With th ban against him lifted by the Interna tional Boxing Federation, and hoping for an early restoration of hi- title. Battling Siki intend- to go to America early in April in quest of beats with Harry In eb and other leading ligh heavyweight*, it wa*
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    FOOTBALL.
    36 6 London. March 19.—1 n the Association Football ('up re-play to-day West Ham beat Southampton bv. one goal to nothing at Aston ilia. In the second division, Sheffield Wednesday beat Leeds by three goal* to one.
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    FEDERAL COUNCIL.
    3220 7 I \I LTY ADMINISTRATIVE MACHINERY. Huxley Contracts Scandal. The most sensational item of th? meeting of the Federal Council occurIf( quite at the beginning, savs the -Maluy Mail” of 28th March. ]t came unexpectedly and suddenly to the public, although I the unntlit ials have been aware of
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    HOLY WEEK AND EASTER.
    412 7 S. GEORGE THE MARTYR. Cni’K< ii w England. Easter Eve. —6 p.m. Evensong. Easter Day.—s a.m. Matins and Holy Communion (Tamil). 8 a.m. Holy Communion» 10 a.m. Choral Matins. Hymn 134. Easter Anthem 13. Ps LVII 31*7. Ps CXI 318, Te Deum Ist Set in old
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      417 7 HURRIED MEALS AND INDIGESTION. “Unquiet meals make ill digestion’,” Jaid Shakespeare. And he knexv Some of those meals he had with his jovial friends at the Mermaid Tavern, probably weren’t very quie’t. A little fun, a little jollity and happy laughter will help a meal, but jumping up for one
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