Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 June 1927

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 125. VOL. LXXXV. THURSDAY. 2nd JUNE, 1927. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    AERODROME FOR EVERY TOWN IN ENGLAND.
    454 2 SIR. A. COBHAM’S SUGGESTION. The view that every town council in Great Britain should lay down an aerodrome and inaugurate a local flying club is expressed by Sir Alan Cobham in the current issue of Airways. Somehow I fee], writes Sir Alan, that the
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    "DINING OUT" IN PRISON.
    352 2 18 DIFFERENT DINNERS A MONTH. New diets are now being introduced in gome of Great Britain’s prisons as the result of the report of a Departmental Committee of Diets. This committee, which worked on diets for nearly two years (1924-26), was composed of doctors, prison governors,
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      1957 2 POSITION VACANT. TENDERS INVITED. NOTICES. Wanted Female Clerk with lithe Government of Selangor. h b e :X e< Mo. O£ hTwriting to Box Tenders will be received at the office 31st May. 1927, No. 227, c/o Pinang Gazette. of the State Engineer, Selangor, up to connect iam-J 2 b.m. of
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      393 2 rBABY’B Birthright. I jr Everything depends upon the start in life you give your Baby. Now is the time to lay the foundation of Baby’s future health. If you cannot feed Baby yourself give him the next best 1 thing, Cow and Gate Milk Food. Cow and Gate Food is
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1738 3 minutes of meeting. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal CominiFS'oners of George Town, Penang, held on Tuesday, the 10th May 1927. Present :—Mr. G. L. Ham (President), Dr. J. E. Smith, Messrs. M. H. M. Noordin, Khoo Sian Ewe, Yeoh Cheang Ann, J. H. Pedlow, and H.
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    WAR PENSIONS.
    164 3 What Britain Pays Compared with other Nations. Majf'r Tryon, Minister of Pensions, at the British Legion Club, Brighton, said that in Great Britain the compensation ptid to disabled officers and men and other sufferers from the Great War represented an average contribution perhead of the population of about
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    800,000 TONS NILE DAM.
    167 3 80 GATES IN GREAT NEW BARRAGE. There was keen competition for the contract for the Nag Hamadi barrage on the Nile, f>r which the lowest tender, is that of S r John Jackson Ltd., London. Som a 15 firms are known to have tendered, including German,
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    COMING EVENTS.
    87 3 June 3—St. George’s Ball. 4—Cricket Match, Penang v. Selangor, Kuala Lumpur. 6—Cricket Match, Penang v. Selangor Kuala Lumpur. 11—Cricket League Match, P.C.C. v. C.R C-. Esplanade. 25—Cricket League Maatch, P.R C. P.S., Esplanade. July 2—Cricket League Match, E.S.C. v. C.R.C., Esplanade. 2. 3, 9,10—P.V.R.C. Bigley 1927. 9—Cricket League
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    POPULATION OF ENGLAND.
    1258 4 Effects Of The War. FACTS DISCLOSED IN CENSUS REPORT. The general report on the census of England and Wales, taken on June 19, 1921, completes the series of official volumes issued in relation to the census, and deals with the country as a whole and those subjects
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    PRODUCE PRICES.
    212 4 PENANG JUNE 2, 1927. Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom. Cloves 70.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings 125.00 nom. Nutmegs 80s 100.00 nom. 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom. Copra Sundried $10.90 buyers Rattans 11.15 sales Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam
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    THE AUSTRALIAN TOUR.
    1570 5 Visitors Bat Hearty All Day x VALUABLE OLDFIELD CENTURY. There were plenty of thrills for the discerning spectator at the Padang yester day. the first day of the two-day match between Singapore and the Australian XL pays the S. F. P*” Oatstanding from the cricket was the
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    RUBBER POSITION.
    1341 5 Highest Stock Figure For Four Years. A. W. S., writing from London to the Straits Times under date May 4, says There is again a substantial increase of stocks, which now stand at 67,034. the highest figure recorded since March, 1923. The landings last week were heavy, 3,767
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    LIFE OF AN APPLE.
    223 5 EXPERIMENTS WHICH MAY MEAN PROLONGING IT. If experiments succeed there will be no excuse for people not fulfil ing the old adage that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” A method of st ring fruit which may mean a cheapening ef Colonial produce and
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    By the Way.
    1399 6 E are sorry to see in the news y columns of The Pinang Gazette that Chu Twee Tow’s nursery garden in Burma Road has been raided. If blue hydrangeas suddenly bloom on the bat rows of the hawkers who from time to time are to be seen
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    THE PICTURES.
    195 6 THEA PRM ROYAL. Fea'uring R chard Talmadge, one of the foremost of daring screen stars of the present day, the film entitled “Youth and Adventure” which will be shown from to-night until Sunday night, provides thrills seldom seen in Penang halls, one of which is his death-defying plunge
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    A CORRECTION.
    51 6 In our report of the Suppiah appeal case, in connection with cheating in respect of four bullocks, before Mr. Justice Sproule on Tuesday, it was stated that the appeal was from the decision of the Bukit Mertajam magistrate. It should have read the Butterworth magistrate.” We regret the
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    THE SHARE LIST.
    126 6 The folloiving were the latest quo tations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list at 11 a.m. to day Yesterday. To day. tn oo oo Shares. Js PQ uo M tn sc. c. c. c. Mining. Ba.ta.ng P- .67} «70 .67} .70 Kanranting T.... 20,3 21/- 20/6
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    95 6 The following are the latest quotations in THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED’S share list Mining Shares. Buyers. Sellers. Bangrin New 34/- 34/6 Hitam Tin 1 05 1.07} Haad Yai 28/6 29/Idris 59/6 60/6 Johan Tin .19 .20 Kuyoh Tin 1.60 1.62} Malay Consolidated 1.22} 1.25 Mambau 1.35 1.40
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    OVERSEA BROKERS LTD.
    110 6 Yesterday. To-day. Buyers. Sellers. Buyers. Sellers. Mining. Hitams 1 02} 1.07} 1 02} 1 05 Idris 58/6 60/- 58/6 60/Kuyohs 1.60 1.62} 160 162} K. L. Tins 39/6 40/6 39'6 40/6 Kam pongs 43/9 41/- 43/9 44/6 Katos 5/p. 6/ n. 5/-p. 6/-p. Mambaus 1.40 1 42}
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    UNITED TRADERS, LIMITED.
    101 6 The following are our latest quotations Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. A. Panas $12.50 $12.75 ex B. Lintangs 1.50 1.55 Colinsbnrghs 4.40 460 Glenealys 2.85 2 95 Kedahs 4 20 4.35 M. Pindas 2 65 2.75 S. To kangs 1.25 1 30 U. Malaccas 2.55 2.65 Tins. B. Padangg
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    GENERAL PRODUCE AGENCY LTD.
    35 6 RUBBER PRICES. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are ag follows Spot 691 c July/September 720 Oct./December 74|c Jan/March 1928 76c Easier.
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    RUBBER SALES.
    78 6 The General Produce Agency Ltd., Beach Street, Penang, report that the following prices ivere realised t their auction room to-day: Good F.A.Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet S9H to 92} F.A.Q. do 90 91 Low F.AQ do 86 89 The s.s. Nyanza from Japan, China and Singapore is expected to
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    SINGAPORE PRICES.
    38 6 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE) S R. Sheet 69 cts per pounds per pl. $92/No. 1 Crepe 69 cts per pounds per pl. $92/Easier. London 19f l New York 401 cts. (gold). {By Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys,/
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    TIN PRICES.
    81 6 The Straits Trading 00. Ltd., aiws the following prices, on June 1: London. Spot £291-15g Up 5/3 m/s. buying „285 5a 12/6 selling „285 7 6 12/6 Loo AU June 2: Singapore gold 175 tons at $147-25 Penang buyers no sellers at $147 25. TZis Eastern Smelting Go.,
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    335 6 The output of Ronpibon Tin, No Liability for the month ended 31st May was picnlg 756. yardage 125,000 yards, hours 629. The output of Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., for the month of May was piculs 382, hours, 1,275 yards 160,000 (2 Dredges). The No. 1 dredge lost
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    RUBBER OUTPUTS.
    36 6 The following are additional rubber outputs for May lb R Penang 2fio 000 Sabrang 56.000 Straits 175.340 Rubana 23.000 Tali Ayer 85,300 Hagan Serai 24,000 Batak Rabit 23,000 Kuran 19,50) Merchiston 8,700 Mountjoy 20,000
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    126 6 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Toe following are the results of th ties played yesterday Ladies Doubles:—Mrs. Sturt ani Mrs. Ward beat Miss Kinder and Miss-e Dennys 6-4, 6-4. Hill Cup Mrs. Scarborough beat Miss Evans 6-1, 6 1. Men’s Doubles:—Pinckney and Fittock beat Sturt and Smart 6-2, 9-7. Men’s
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    Perak Turf Club.
    235 6 1927, Summer Meeting. OFFICIAL PROGRAiMME. First Day: Sat., 9th July, 1927. Second Day: Tues., 12ih July, 1927. Third Day: Thurs., 14th July, 1927 Fourth Day: Sat., 16th Jaly, 1927. Fifth Day Mon., 18th July, 1927. RUST RACE: FIR’J AND FOURTH RAYS, 2-3 B P.M. SECOND, THIRD AND
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    Selangor Turf Club.
    292 6 SUMMER 1927 RACE MEETING. Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the 11th, 14th, 16th and 18th June, 1927. 8 Divisions of a Handicap for all Horses: All divisions: 5 furlongs. 8 Divisions of a Handicap for all Horses: All divisions: 6 furlongs 8 Divisions of a Handicap for
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      302 6 New Advertisements. posrnoNS wanted. Englishman experienced in Accounts, Imports and Insurance; Far Eastern experience; holding good credentials, seeks engagement.' Apply Box No. 242, c/o Pinang Gazette. European Accountant shortly proceeding on leave is anxious to fix up new job to come back to. Has been in charge of big Tin
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    OUR FOREIGN POLICIES.
    168 7 Italy And Albania. MUSSOLINI’S ATTITUDE. (Rugbylßadio Service.) London, June 1. In the House of Commons, Sir Austen Chamberlain was asked whether there existed any understanding, tacit or explicit, between the British Government and Italy, in pursuance of which the British Government had assured the Italian government of
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    SPANISH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
    66 7 N E W’CONSTITUTION. Madrid, June 1. Spain’s new National Assembly meets on September 13. The Government has made a lengthy statement to the press, explaining that the Assembly will consist of 300 members, will be purely consultative and the work will by conducted bv sectional committees, while
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    JAPANESE POLITICS.
    58 7 NEW COALITION FORMED. Tokyo. June 2. The Keneikai and Seiyuhonto are dissolving and amalgamating to form the Rikken Minseito, (a Constitutional Democratic party), which was formally inaugurated this afternoon under the presidency of Baron Hamaguchi. The new party will hold about 220 seats in the Lower House against
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    COMMUNISM IN FRANCE.
    66 7 ACTION AGAINST DORIOT. Paris, June 1. The Chamber Committee, which has been examining the Government’s request for authority to take proceedings against Communist Deputies Vaillaut Courturier, Duclos, Ciamamus and Doriot, has refused the request in regard to the first three, and postponed the ruling as regards Doriot,
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    ANTICOMMUNISM.
    60 7 SHORT SHRIFT FOR TRAITOR. Riga, June 1. General Kleschinsky, ex-Chief of the Lithuanian General Staff, who was arrested a week ago on a charge of espionage, was sentenced to death by a court martial at Kovno for receiving a regular salary from the Soviet Legation for supplying Lithuanian military
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    LINDBERGH’S FLIGHT.
    58 7 A TRIUMPHANT RETURN. Washington, June 1. A telegram from Captain Lindbergh has been received at the White Hous- 1 accepting President Coolidge’s invitation to return immediately to Washington in the United States cruiser Memphis. It is planned that the Memphis will come direct to Washington, where Lindbergh will
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    THE LOST AIRMAN.
    43 7 ANOTHER SEARCH. St. John’s (Newfoundland), June 1. Major Sidney Cotton, the airman who has flown extensively in Newfoundland, is leaving New York in a seaplane on >une 3 to search the S uth Coast of Newfoundland for Nungesser and Coli.
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    INTERNATIONAL DISARMAMENT.
    43 7 U. S. PLANS APPROVED. Washington, June 1. President Coolidge has approved the detailed plan worked out by the United States delegation to tho forthcoming Tripartite Naval Arms Limitation Conference. The details will be kept secret they are revealed at the Conference.
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    THE DERBY.
    384 7 Call Boy Wins Easily. RECORD TIME FOR THE RACE. Tl rby St keß are of 100 sovs. each, (50 sore. forfeit if declared by the 1 uesday in the week before running, 25 sovs. forfeit if declared by the last Tuesday, m March 1927, or 5 sovs, only
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    TENNIS IN FRANCE.
    41 7 HARD COURTS CHAMPIONSHIPS. St. Cloud, June 1. In the quarter finals, Mrs. Peacock (South Africa) beat Fraulein Aussem (Germany) by 46, 62, 6-4. Spence (South Africa) beat Borotra’s conqueror Gentien (France) by 6 2, 3 6, 6-4, 6-3.
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    JUTLAND CONTROVERSY.
    173 7 ADMIRALTY’S “BLUE BOOK.” London, June 1. Narrative on the Battle of Jutland,” officially published in 1924, is now followed by a Blue Book entitled, Reproduction of the Record of the Battle of Jutland,” prepared by Captain, now Rear Admiral, Harper and other officers, by direction of the Admiralty
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    BORAH TO VISIT ENGLAND.
    34 7 LORD DERBY’S INVITATION ACCEPTED. Loudon, June 1. Senator Borah has informed Lord Derby that he is happy to accept his invitation to visit England in October, if his plans permit.
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    EARTHQUAKE IN AMERICA.
    25 7 NO DAMAGE. New York, June 1. There were slight earthquake shocks this morning on the New Jersey coast. No damage was done.
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      STRAITS CROSSWORDS PUZZLE.
      339 7 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —In reply to your correspondent Cross-Word,” the deposit of $lO required, if a claim is made under Rule 6, of Straits Crosswords, is merely a precautionary measure against bogus, futile or stupid claims being made against the promoters of
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      PENANG HILL RAILWAY.
      103 7 Sir, —Credit is due to Mr. T. Rogers, the Manager, Penang Hill Railway, for popularizing the Hill Railway, but I quite agree with your remarks in the By the Way columns yesterday, that first cl«ss concession tickets should be issued at holiday time. That wonderful Kiosk requires
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      PENANG RENT RAMP.
      71 7 Sir, —Much has been written in the Pinang Gazette concerning the grievous rents in Penang. Landlords buy house property at such prices as will give them a good return on their outlay, and I do n< t understand why they should demand increased rents. This matter requires
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    EXCHANGE.
    126 7 PENANG, JUNE 2, 1927. (By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 11/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2 4 1/16 3 Credit 2.4 7/32 3 Documentary 2/4 1/4 Calcutta Demand Bank 154'1 3 days’ sight Private 156 I b Bombay Demand Bank 154 I g Madras Demand
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    BIRTH.
    21 8 Rothman.—To Mrs. T. Rothman, wife of Mr. T. Rothman, at the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on the 2nd instant, a daughter.
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    CAMERON'S HIGHLANDS.
    447 8 It took many years to direct the attention of the Government] to the possibilities of Cameron’s Highlands as a hill station. The official attitude at first was to regard the district as nonexistent* A contemporary, boldly denied that there was or ever had been or ever would be
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    A ROYAL PREBENDARY.
    357 8 The Prince of Wales is likely soon to figure in yet a fresh role—that of a Prebendary of the most remarkable Cathedral in the British Isles, the ancient and remote Cathedral of Sr. David’s in the district of Pembrokeshire, that is known as Little England beyond Wales,
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    QUICK WORK!
    239 8 Puck, the gossamer-winged delight of A Midsummer Night's Dream, boasted that he would put a girdle round the earth in forty minutes It is a pity that he was not here yesterday when our readers, with keen interest, were anxious ly awaiting the appearance of the Pinang Gazette
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    THE DERBY.
    88 8 QUICK CABLE DESPATCH. The result of the English Derby reached Egypt in one and half seconds, India five seconds, South Africa in one and half seconds, Australia in thirty two seconds, Straits forty-five seconds, China fifty-one seconds and South America in eleven seconds after the finish of the
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    PRACTICAL GOLF.
    409 8  -  No. 24 The Uphill Lie. by George Gadd. The uphill lie is one that bothers all golfers, and especially the inland player. He is accustomed to play on park courses where the lie of the land is more or less flat, and he is able to stand on
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    SIR HUGH CLIFFORD.
    237 8 ARRIVAL FROM CEYLON. H. E. Sir Hugh Clifford, Governor of the S. S. and H’gh Commissioner F.M.S. arrived at 6 o’clock this morning from Ceylon by the B. I. Ellenga which proceeded to the quarantine anchorage. At 6 30 a.m. the Hon. Mr, Ralph Scott, Resident Councillor,
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    PRELIMINARY ENQUIRY.
    182 8 LEITH STREET MOTOR FATALITY. The preliminary enquiry into the death of a Chinese dentist, named Wong Ah Kong, who was knocked down by a P. P. W. V. C. motor lorry, driven by a Malay, in Leith Street, at 720 p. m. on May 7, was held by
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    DISTRICT COURT.
    177 8 KIDNAPPER SENTENCED. In the District Court, Penang, this morning, Mr. G. A. Hereford, District Judge, sentenced Cheong Cheok, a Chinese to six months’ imprisonment for enticing away a girl under 16 years of age, named Lim Chin from the lawful guardianship of her adoptive father at Relao. Chye
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    STRAITS STEAMSHIP NEW SERVICE.
    117 8 S. 8. MAHIDOL. The local agents, Messrs. M insfiebi anl Co., Ltd., advise us that a new service to Tongkab, Kopah and Renong wih maintained by the above vM?e commencing from Thursday, 2nd it>sa< and every Thursday thereafter. The schedule will be as follows: Leave Penang
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    BURMA ROAD NURSERY GARDEN RAIDED.
    88 8 WILFUL DAMAGE AND THEFTto Cbtt A band of robbers paid a visi Twee Tow’s nursery garden g Burma Road last night. They number of plants, hydrangea 1 e f f being apparently the main CL J r pot?, their raid, young trees and |V go(
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      21 8 “E. O.” DANCING ON SATURDAY Instead of Friday this week. issa iHILk '«***<> /O jk I Miap q ual> rY s owll
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    48 8 ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr. Khoo Soo Jin and his children desire to thank, through the medium of the Pinang Gazette, those who attended the funeral of his wif«, sent telegrams and letters of condolences wreaths, banners, “Bit Chean” and those who sent motorcars and buses for use during the funeral.
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    EGYPTIAN CRISIS.
    471 9 Foreign Secretary’s Statement in the House. CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE. THE ARMY AS A POLITICAL INSTRUMENT. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, Jane 1. Sir Austen Chamberlain, in a statement on Egypt in the House of Commons, said that for some time the Egyptian army had attracted the attention of
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    BOSWORTH BY-ELECTION.
    47 9 LIBERAL GAIN. (Rugby Radio Service London, June 1. The result of the by-election at Bosworth, caused by the resignation Captain Gee (Conservative) was announced to-day. Sir William Edge (Liberal) was elected by 11,981 votes against Councillor Minto, (Labour), 11,710 and Brigadier General Spears (Conservative), 7685.
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    TRADES UNIONS BILL.
    53 9 CLAUSE SEVEN PASSED. London, June 2. The House of Commons by 285 votes to 125, adopted Clause VII of the Trades Unions Bill, authorising the AttorneyGeneral to apply to court for an injunction to restrain any application of the Funds of Trade Unions, contrary to the provisions
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    U.S. AND MEXICO.
    51 9 POLICY OF “REPRISALS.” Mexico City, June 1. As a reprisal for what is interpreted here as a “systematic embargo placed by the United States on merchandise bought by the different Mexican Government departments in the United States,” President Calles has ordered all Government departments to boycott American
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    PEACE WITH HONOUR.
    275 9 Anglo-American Amity. COMMON SENSE POLITICS. London, J une 1. The following communique has been issued by the Foreign Office: On May 19, Notes were exchange 1 with the Department of State in Washington, putting into effect an Agreement between Great Britain and the United States for the
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    FRANCO-AMERICAN POLITICS.
    137 9 NEW TREATY SUGGESTED. New York, June 1. The proposal has been promulgated by Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University, for a new treaty with France, drawn up by Professors Shotwell and Chamberlain. The newspapers cite, in this connection, M. Briand’s recent suggestion that war should be
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    DIPLOMATIC COURTESIES.
    68 9 U. S. MINISTER TO CANADA. Ottawa, June 1. Mr. William Phillips, United States Minister in Canada, has arrived to present his credentials to the GovernorGeneral. Ha was met at the station by Mr. Mackenzie King, members of the Cabinet and other dis inguished persons. Mr. Phillips will return
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    CYCLONE IN HOLLAND.
    69 9 CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. Brussels, June 1. A cyclone raged this afternoon in parts of Belgium and Holland, smashing trees, farms and walls. Three were killed and several injured in the collapse of a factory at Neede, Holland, where the church and Post Office were also blown down, causing
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    721 9 Special Delegation Confirms The Serious Position. BORODIN’S STATEMENT. JAPANESE TROOPS LAND AT TSINGTAO. Shanghai, June 1. The Japanese Foreign Office delegation, which has been investigating conditions on the Yangtse, has .completed its work. After conversations with Borodin, Eugene Chen and other Nationalist leaders, and personal investigation of the
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    SOVIET ACTIVITIES.
    334 9 A New Manifesto.. THE CHINA TROUBLE. London, June 2. The rupture is the prelude to war and the present international situation is therefore pregnant with grave complication? To the danger of war the Soviet Government opposes a steady policy of peace,” said M. Rykoff, President of the Council
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    FOREIGN EXCHANGES.
    66 9 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, J une 1. Paris, 124 New York, 4.851 Brussels, 34.96 Geneva, 25.25; Amsterdam, 12.13 J; Milan, 88.375 Berlin, 20.49 Stockholm, 18.15 Copenhagen, 18.18 Oslo, 18.69 Vienna, 34.52 Prague, 164 Helsingfors. 192|; Madrid, 27.70£ Lisbon, 2H Athens, 372 Bucharest, 8 5 Rio, sl|; Buenos Aires,
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    786 11 Doctor and Mrs. p. F Russell are leaving on the 4Xh June for Singapore en route to Java for a holiday. They expect to return to Penang about the 6th of July. The F.M.S. yacht “Sea Belle” returned to Singapore on Monday from Pahang taking back the
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    861 11 CRITICISM AGAINST GOVERNMENT. Race Course Acquisition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 1. After the business at this morning’s meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board had been gone through, Mr. Wee Hap Lang addressed the meeting as follows: There has been a great deal of
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    INTEREST IN SCIENCE.
    298 11 EXTENSIONS AT SOUTH KENSINGTON. The Science Museum at South Kensington, if effect is given to the recon> mendations of the Oouncil, will shortly have a special conference room on the ground floor of the new Museum Building. The Council points out, in their report for the year
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    SEQUEL TO PRISONERS ESCAPE.
    217 11 Some months back, it will be remembered, several prisoners who were under observation in the Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Singapore, escaped through the negligence of one of the keepers who was on watch. The keeper was dealt with and sentenced to twelve months’ rigorous imprisonment. Recently the
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    900 13 —“Financial Times.” INCREASED I'UUl'lT. l'he seventh annual general meeting of the Kurau Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held ®n April 28 at Winchester House, Old Broad-street, E. C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton (the chairman) presiding. The Secretary (Mr. F. E. Maguire) read the notice convening the meeting
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    DIRECTORS’ REPORT.
    237 13 The Directors submit their seventh annual report and the statement of accounts ior the year ended 31st December, 1926. Cultivated Area.—A small piece of land of approximately 5 acres was purchased airing the year and has been planted with rubber. A statement showing approximate acreages and dates of
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    PENANG MAILS.
    598 14 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated Malay States, Malacca Johore, and Singapore Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-au hour earlier than the Ordinary mail Resumption Of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed dai’y (Sunday excepted) at 6 pm Pa’it
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    THE MAILS.
    17 14 The homeward mail by the s.s. Morea closes at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, 4th inst.
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