Straits Echo, 18 March 1913

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    38 1 Straits Echo i 2-PAGE LDiTIQU, DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 11. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 18th MARCH, 1913. Single Copy, 10 cents No. 62
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      1054 1 If voii require a Tonic ami someiliiiiir to nourish you, drink OOG-SHEAPGUINNESS-S STOUT Z? and look for tills lul.nl mm to tee that you get HANG LfcE V Co., Sol* Afcet*. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky, SANDILANDS, BUTTERY S Co.. BANKS. > Chartered Bank of India, Australia
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      25 1 ♦nnannnnonnnnabn oßD ad□□fl a 4 TO LET jj House No. 50, McAlister Road. Immediate Entry. APPLY YEOH PAIK KEAT. 53, Beech Street, Penang. □□ncnnnnciannnnnnnnn DnanncnnDDonoDDDnDDoanannn#
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      152 2 The Silent INDIAN Motor Cycle. 1913 MODELS JUST ARRIVED. *4rD The 3z H.P. Single Cylinder with Two Speed Gear and Free Engine Clutch. £7i Standard heavy non-skid 28 in. X 2£ in. Tyres to both wheels, improved 4 inch Mudguards front and rear, Spring Frame, Front Stand, Improved Kick Starter,
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    Naval and Shipping Notes.
    882 3 The Austrian Lloyd. q-|. re" its of tho Austrian-Lloy*l for |,qj ve t -1b.74r1.0J0 kronou, the milage .aicunting to ‘2,180,0(40 knots, or jjj ti >0 knots more than in the pree «1 ug periodA I.ii.k with the Past. An dlicr officer who played a part in
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    French Army Increases.
    988 3 COMPABISOHB WITH OIkViNT. rrii Haris, February 18. Kmi. I.'r 1,10 f lh< P ro P"«*l« «rberibjr tho I *«'’’foment ioten.l. to ,|g,„„ 1 r O I,DR 'O'™**** >0 tho German Ariujr ha, aroo»,-,] remarkable una:,io.it, of opinion in the Press —with tiiA 0« of "iiu Uie exception
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    A New Departure.
    849 3 The I*. A O. Compant’s Scheme or Cadetships. A nautical journal says:— Mercantile Marine officers will be interested ia an announcement made by the 1*. A O. Company of an extension of their s vs tern of cadetships which has been in ex..«.fence for the past four
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    An Eventful Voyage.
    159 3 Say.s Saturday’s Straits Time*: The steamer Carlyle concluded a m'*wbat eventful voyage this morning, wh n she arrived in port from ports on the west, coast of the Peninsula When passing Pulau Pisatog, four Javanese deck pas enters on Mieir way back to Java went suddenly and
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    The Tin Market.
    569 3 Thi It on monger (Feb. 22) to hand by the mail reports upon the tin market as follows Tin has had a s’oppy market early in the week, being affected by the tins >ttlenient prevailing iu other markets, aud by the disji quieting political rumours iu circulation,
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    Tide Tables for Penang.
    75 3 March, 1913. Date. U W L W W. L. W. A M. A M. P.M. p M. 18ih 10.05, 3.13, 9.34, 3.44 19th 10.05, 4.39, 9.3 4, 4.46 20tb 11.21, 5.18, 11.11, 5.29 21st 11.55, 5.54, 11.48, 6.09 22ud Nil. 6.29, 12.29, 0.47 23rd 12.33, 7.03,
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      45 3 Trouble Averted. That little coM an«l sore throat of jours mint l*♦* cheel «*1 at one.-» or it miv develop into soroetliiiur worse Take a 1*-«' ilofifs ,f ChatiiWt Iain’s Coup'll Keomlj ami your troubles will soou vanish For salo by ill Dispensaries auJ Dealers.
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      250 3 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. No. 25S, Penang Road. Telephone No 602 Apples and Grapes. p HOURS. 9 a.iu to 5 p.m. 5 a in. to 11 a.m. Ii 2 p m to 7 p.m. u SUNDAYS. 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. ODlf < (flice Shop Shop Hours I “THE
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      62 3 Best Medicine Made. A t*-t*er medicine can i ot bj ina lo than Chamlerl.i n’s Cough Remedy. It joIhv. 3 the opens the «ecretion i, aid eifactor at ion aid assists nature in t< r»:ip f'e •vttem t«> a healthy condit on. D-«idee, •t contains no opiates and is perf*
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      111 3 A fanily Necessity. Every family should l*j povided with Chamlier'ain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may he cured in much less time when promptly treated. Lame lack, lame shoulder, pains iu the sido and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the d. s for which it is especially
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      ARRIVALS.
      136 4 Limburg, I)ut. h.s 1,143, Vvgeboon. 16th Mar., i\ Branda;», 15th Mar., Gen A I*. Co. Kirin Mam. Jap. s s., 2,356, Drguchi, wtn Mar., Yokohama, 25th Feb, Gen. P. S. Co. Toothing? Br. 1,423. W s h, l<sli Mar., Hongkong, 7th Ma-. Gbh.-8.4 Co Lai Sang, Br. ss ?.22
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      DEPARTURES.
      28 4 M .Mien 18 Leomj Mo, for Alor Star (Kedah). Calypso, for Tongkah. Mi be, for Teluk Ausou. Klan 7, for Fort Swettenham and Singapore Foothing, for Calcutta.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      332 4 fen Yen— Per Jit Seng, to-morrow, 7 am. ]Mi- Per Circe, to morrow. 10 a in. y*Vipitau. and Madras—Per Tara. to-morrow, 11am. Langsa, Edi. T. Semawe, Segli, Olelueh and Sabang—Per Atjeh, to morrow, lpm Singai-ore. Ch uv aud Japin—Per China, to-morrow. 5 pm. Singapore, China and Ja: au
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    EXCHANGE.
    128 4 Pin aho, March 13. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 4 months’ night Bank 243 3 Credit 24’ 3 Docoinmi* ary.. 24| Calcutta, Demand Back 174 j 3 days* sight Rriva* -4 f/5| tfowtaj, Demand Bin* ‘7*\ \!>«'m«in. IV man d Bank 1 S days’ Pr;v»»=»
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    PRODUCE.
    223 4 Gold Lon. JJLo'J Black Pepp* 1 no *toe\ White Peppo.* 32 6 nominal Trang Pepper 19.7d nominal C!ov-j3 ...89 out of stock Mace ...129 —sellers Pickings 98 —sales Nutmegs 1103. 25.'0 sales C No. 1 820 sale Sugar < 2 8.10 sal-s 5.15 buyers Copra (mixo 1) 10.6 J
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    MARKET PRICES.
    164 4 Pevaso. M\rch 18 BKKt cts. Soup pa catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Oa T.v.l each 30 Tongue... 55 I'bOt 15 Heart 30 Liver por catty 55 Pork Pork pa. catty 32 Pig’s Head... 0A Pent 20 loot, 24 Tongue
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    SHARES.
    2106 4 I <L> I a jt c -2 Number of cs i p Capital. Shares > Dividends. Name 75 e issued. §3 I Q A fS n o* 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 RUDBSR DOLLAR SHARES. p.c. p.c. p.c. 1909 450 000! 19,0,00** 1 1 Ayer Kuniug Rubber 1Rfate, Ltd.
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      47 4 Ruh It Iq. A pood many people think rheumatism can uot be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. For sale by ail .Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      10 4 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods* Great Peppermint Cure.
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      70 4 8,000,000 Rubber Stumps. Nurseries 100 acres fully Planted References MR. A. B. MILNE. lopljr— L. HEINTZE, Tanjoxu Kamikjtan Estate, Perak F. M. 8. Telegrams Heintze,” Tanjonjj Kauibutan. 15-7-12 257c FOR SALE. HISTORY OF “CHINA’S REVOLUTION, 1911-1912 Hr Edwin J. Dingle. The Truthful Historical and Political Record of China’s Civil War
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    DEBT-SLAVERY IN KEDAH.
    2551 5 AN ACCOUNT OF THE SYSTEM. As we announce l bri *fly in yesterday’s j?sue, debt slavj-y lias now been abolished in K« dull. Ill liis first report oi Kedah tin British Adviser, Mr W. G. M uwell, gave an interesting accj nt of tbe system which we
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    Exports of Penang.
    62 5 The following were tho exports of Penang f >r tin fortnight ended March 15, 1913. To United Kingdom. Tin 800 tons. BLck Pepper 70 Tapioca Flour 50 Pearl Tapioca 220 Rubber 509 To U S. merira. Tin 150 tons. Pearl Tapioca 30 To Continent of Europe. Tin
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    Shipping.
    69 5 Inward Shipment. s.s. Pa dang 97 bags copra s.s. Imlragiri 20 let el nut* s.B. Hok Canton ...I.GOO tin ore s.s. 32 copra ss. Foosbing ...4,800 flour 450 sugar ss. Circe '7 copra s.s 88 beteinuts 480 tales tobacco. The ss. Limburg is alongside the wharf kt Hagan Luar
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    Rubber Notes.
    1260 5 1 The Rusher Market. The uncertainty prevailing as to the exact state of affairs in connection with tbo important Boston rubber firm of G. A. Alden and Co. has had a depressing influence upon the commodity market, while the share department, being for the moment almost entirely bereft
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    FIXTURES.
    70 5 f To-dat 11th Day of 2nd Moon. Band. Golf Club, 6 p.m. i Georg® Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kaugaar Road. ’Straits Cinematograph, Peraag Road. Penang Motion Picture Show, Penang Road. To-moreow. 1 Jrii Day of 2nd Moon. Licensing Just res. 2-16 p.m. Band, Esplanade, t> p.m. Mario Hall, Town Hall,
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    38 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outward. Homeward Assaye 20 Mar. 1 Delta 22 Mar. Derail ha 3 Apr. India 4 Apr. Ex:rn Service. Outward Homewaid. Nila 25 Mar. Namur 27 Mar. Nairun-j 1 Apr. 1 Nankin 10 Apr.
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      52 5 Ihe fashions for ladies are uever the same, J'tie huts and tilings they wear; Are one ttnng to*dav and auothor to-morrow; The styles often make people stare, but there’s one thing which cannot change. lie fushious what they may I' T coughs, colds, chills, and other ills. Wood*’ Peppermint leads
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      52 5 When You Are Bilious. Feed ferments in jour stomach when you are bilious. Quit eatiu* and take a full duso of Chair berlaiu’H Tablets. Iney w’i: cleaD out and strengthen your stonsaeh and to-morrow vou will relish your food again. The best ever for biliousness. For sale bv all Dispensaries
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      58 5 jo THI n S IS IT! Watcrbury’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound TA jTCLESj ODORLESS The latent scientific pre partition of COD LI HR OIL. Does .si! '.bat is claimed for u a:,d super sotlcs tise old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re Comtucr.ded by the medi ca*
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      8 5 For Chronic CLcbt CompainU, Wood*’ Great Peppermint Caro.
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      268 5 ‘L smfr TANSAN LEMONADE AND DRY CINGERALE POSSESS ALL THE INVIGORATING PROPERTIES OF TANSAN. R. T. REID EfXO., PENANG, SOLE AGENTS. Renowned for Excellence PACKED IN CASES OF 12 0T5 of Quality PTS 24 tv Obtainable at all Retail Stores. W’ G. H. SLOT CO PENANG. f t.' hy waste
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    89 6 ribUaM daily («xM.pt Sunday* and pnbUo holiday*) AT THI CRITERION PRE3B, Ltd. jj 0> 226 232 Beach Street, Penang. Pbicb D,ilj Local Ontatation... Postage Eitra. IUU Edition (Po*t Free) $17.50 CABLI ADDBISS t ECHO—PENANG.” T«l*#bo»« No*. (Echo, 586 Printing Depnrinent 545 ar -All lnlr- r»m»'in.c*t l oo.
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    TROP DE ZELE!
    457 6 In the ordinary way your official, when he has come to years of discretion and been appointed head «I a department, is a Lamblike person who, true to the traditions of the service,” emulates the fountains in Trafalgar Square and plays from ten till four. When you
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    M. A. P.
    735 6 The weather at Kuala Kangsar still remain very hot. Mr. Kbaw Joo Sin, and Mrs. Kbaw Sim Bee arrived here this morning from Tongksh Sv the s s Omapere I 3 Tlie Hon. F. J. Piuott, Colonial Engineer and Surveyor.General. S. 8., who arrived here last week
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    Alleged Postal Order Theft.
    142 6 The case against Sheik Mohamed Ibrahim, the Post Office Clerk who was charged with the theft of a postal order of the value of eight shillings, wa* called again this morning l*efore Mr. A V. Brown in the District Court. Mr J. Crabb-Watt, who appeared for
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    WHO SHOULD PAY FOR THE BACK LANES?
    932 6 To trb Editor ot ni Straits Bom. Sir, It seems that the Editor of the Pinang Govti* has either not read at all or else ha* misunderstood the compensation clauses in the cew Municipal Bill, just ss he is inaccurate in stating ia
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    TAIPING TOPICS.
    937 6 (From Oar Own Corretpoad-nt.) Taiping, St. Patrick’* day, 1913. Taiping is not celebrating St Patrick s Day m it should be celebra* d but I think you will find one or two Irishmen from this part of the world in Penang to-night. I» may interest the curious in
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    ST. PATRICK’S DAY.
    1772 6 LAST NIGHT’S DINNER. 1 A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. f The Irishmen of Penang and Province j Wei let by form a small and select conimunity, but the spirit of conviviality and the j traditions of hospitality are strong among them and when they set out to celebrate the
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    Shares.
    159 6 Yesterday. To-day R or Buyer» Sellers Buyers Sellers Fall RUBBER. d. s. d. s. d. d Anglo Malay 13 104 14 104 13 104 14 104 do kit Mertajara. 2 5 210 2 5 21" Chersonese ..34 39 3 4 39 Cons. Malays ..13 44 14 44 13 44
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    Tin Quotation.
    59 6 The following business in tin has I<* D done to-day Singapore Straits Trading Co., 150 ton* at $103.M Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 12i I^3.l*> Total 162| tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at <£•'-* 10s. cash and .£205 ss. three months RightThe rainfall last night, as regutereJ
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    SIR E. L. BROCKMAN.
    108 7 INVESTITURE CEREMONY. (From Our Own Corrr*jtonilcnt.) Kuala Lumpur, March 17. H. E. the Cove nor invested the Chief secretary, Sir E. L Brockman, with the iai>iguiaof the K C M (i. The ceremony took place in the Council Chamber at Kuala Lumpur. His Excellency expressed lus
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    Glenealy Rubber Company.
    88 7 G t »1 Meeting. (From Our Correspondent^ Singapore, March 18. At the meetiv r the Glenealy Rubber Company, Mr. l v -'ck, who presided, said that he thought Ue manager’s estimate of .»0,000 lb. for this ’’**er would be considerably exceed as for 4} ninths they had
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    Sze Hai Tong Bank.
    55 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 18. At the annual general meeting of the Sze Mai Tong Bank it was stated that the balance would be disposed as follows: $30,000 to the reserve, a 10% dividend absorbing $111,710, a bonus to the staff of 114,740, and
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    Taiping News.
    60 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Taiping, Marcb 18. Chauah Din, who was charged with housebreaking at the Assizes, was convicted an-l sentenced to throe years’ rigorous imprisonment. The case against Sammadin was also coacluded. Theaccused was sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonin' ut. A witness from Penang was absent.
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    Selangor Irish Dinner.
    78 7 l ‘om (hir Own Correspondents) Kuala Lumpur, March 18. At the Irishmen’s din >er, which took place last night at the Masonic Hall, Mr. K. 0. Aid worth presided There was a large gathering and much enthusiasm was shewn. Mr. W. J. 1* Hume submitted the t
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    Late Mr. L. R. Yzelman
    57 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 18. The funeral of the late Mr. L. K. zelman, who died in England, took place yesterday evening at the Kuala Lumpur cemetery. In spite of the heavy rain there was a very large attendance among whom was
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    Belated News.
    44 7 (Reuter.) London, March 17. lieuter’s Singapore correspondent said that a demonstration for curiug raw rubber with vapour was carried out at Kuala I.umpur at the presence of the Chief Secretly, the Director of Agriculture, and many planters. The process occupied two hours.
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    Gale in Great Britain.
    29 7 Reuter.) London. March 17. A gale swept over Great Britain. The •'oasts are deep in snow. In many places tU telephone» and telegraphs were affected.
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    THE WAR.
    113 7 THE HAMIDIEHS’ bombardments. (Reuter.) London, March 17. Reports from military head-quarters •tato that the bombardments of the Turkish warship Hamulieh in the .Adriatic Sea caused a loss of 119 live* besides damage to supply and tn nsports. Bulgarian Success at Ckatalja. Sofia, March 17. The Bulgarians on Wednesday
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    Politics In Canada.
    237 7 The Nava' Delate. Reuter.) Ottawa, March 17. In view of the checking and obstructing of the Naval debate, the Government has intimated that it will enforce the rule obliging members to cou tine their remarksto t be clause under consideration. Duriug Friday night the Government secured majorities
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    France and Her Policy.
    121 7 The Prcs denl’t Speech at Vincennes. (Reuter.) London, March 17. M. Poineaiv, iu the course of a speech at the Spring Review of the Paris ganison at Vincennes, sa d that while France was anxious to maintain her place in tho world intact and wishes to
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    Prospects of Peace.
    116 7 latiaate Sciho-Grcck Relations. Reuter.) Belgrade, March 17. It is stated that the relations between the Servian and Greek Cabinets have l>ecome very intimate and it is even reported that they have even concluded to defensive treaty. \nti-Bulgarian Press articles are becoming very common though the official SerboBulgarian
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    The Kendal By-Election.
    75 7 Confusion Worse Coifoondci. (Reuter.) London, March 17. The by-election at Kendal is becoming a bewildering affair. The latest development is that Colonel Weston who has been hailed as a fighting, for National Service, his repudiated the message from Lord Roberts, saving that his scheme was much humbler
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    RUBBER NEWS.
    64 7 FINAL DIVIDENDS. (Fretn Our Own Co rreej toudenl London. March 17. The Selaba Rubber Estates paid a final dividend of 18% and put $5,000 to the reserve. Nordanal pah! a final dividend of 12}% a sum of $lO,OOO was put to the re-erve. Final dividends were also paid
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    The Army Estimates.
    189 7 Coaservative Criticism. (Reuter.) London, March 17. There is considerable Unionist criticism of the Army Estimates, especially the inadequicy of the provision for aviation, which totals .£373,300 or, with the aircraft estimates ‘00,900. The figure .£234,000 (mentioned in yesterday’s wire) was for an aircraft .factory alone, though the
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    China and Tibet.
    133 7 Qvutioti in Parliament. (Reuter.) London, March 18. In the House of Commons Sir J. D. Rees asked whether, under the Treaty of Lhassa, Tibet was free to enter into independent engagements with Mongolia and whether the Imperial Government recognised any change in the status of Mongolian relvtions
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    The Tea Market.
    120 7 Reuter) London, March 18. Iu discussing the future prospects of the tea market the Timet states that tho conclusion is warranted of the p'pu’arity <-f tea as a beverage. A trade ecqai y for it and the ability of customers to pay for it are st adily
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    Association Football.
    184 7 (Reuter.) London, March 18. England beat Wales at Association Football by 4 goals to 3. Owing to the ambiguity of the M.S.V.R (No IV Company) company orders issued on February 26, the musketry practice of the M. S. V. U. Club had to be abandoned yesterday (Sunday) morning
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    M. F. A. NOTES.
    533 7 IV e bear that the Hon. W. Evans, Resident I Councillor, will present the Inter-Settlement Cup to the winner of the match, Singapore vt Penang, which has been fixed for the 22nd instant. The Singapore team, according to a Singapore visitor, will be composed as follows:
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    Outside.
    107 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3. —Naval and Shipping Note 3. French Army Increases A New Departure. An Eventful Voyage. The Tin Market. s.—Debt-Slavery in Kedah. Exports of Penang. Rubber Notes. 8. Penang Chamber of Commerce 10. —Character Drawing. Britons At Sea. A
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      61 7 Town Hall, PENANG Under the distinguished pitronage of the Resident Councillor, Hon. W. EVANS. 1 The World’s Greatest Violinist, WIT» Miss Marguerite Tilleard, Solo Piani>t, Mr. Hubert Bromilow, Baritoue, WILL GIVE RECITALS ON Wed. and Thur., March 19th and 20th PLAN AT Robinson Piano Co. CASH BOOKING Reserved Seats $4
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      907 7 NOTICE. NOTICE. MR. JACOB MAHNS is do more our Booking Agent. From to-day tickets sold by him will n t be recognised. His authority-note has lieen withdrawn. T M1E PUBLIC is hereby notified that the Rest House at Berta in, Province Weilesley, has beeu closed as frotn the 1st March,
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    PENANG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
    1933 8 ANNUAL GEN£PAL MEETING. The atinuil general meeting of tlif j members of the Penang Chamber 03 Comm roe wa« held in the Chamber jester, dav atternoou, Mr. George Macbain, of ft* Boustead and Co., presiding. The j otheia pres-nt were lie Hon A. R. AdamsMr. John
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    Band Programme.
    70 8 Tueslay, March 18, 1913. 1 Selection Sainbo’s Holiday. lchoakoff 2 Ragtime Oh Beautiful Doil Ayer 3 Selection The Mill in the Valley Baure 4 Waltz Songe d’ Automne. Joyce 5 One Step The Policeman’s Holiday Ewing 6 March Guard of Honour. Kaps. Walnetnlay, March 19, 1913. 1 ThreoDiuces.
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    Exchange Quotations.
    167 8 Penang, March 18,- 1013 4 m s Bank drafts on Loudon '2/4^‘g D/D 2/4/, T/T 2/4/, 3 m/s Cr slits,, J 60 d s *2/4-^J 30 d/s 2/4/, D/D Bank buying 2/4, 7 4 New York 56| Paris m 294^ Hamburg 238| Java, Bank demand 140| buying D/D
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      384 8 The Straits Cinema f W Local ion —I'ENANG ROAD. “Tcmpora mutantur et nos mutamur in illis”. TO H RROW CHANCE OF PROGRAMME. By Special Request We will again screen f <r ili-ee nitflO*» or It a our huge coloured j iiturc, The Temptation of New York. The Latest Warwick Chronicle
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      485 8 HUKKAH! HURRAH'. Erenrbodj is coming to the King Street Theatre i Tuesday. To-night. '»».,<> We are staging That Screamlrgly Funny Play, MORNI 8 WARNA Heaps of Extra Turrs To-night Capital Acting Most Comical CIowlh Charming Actresses L Come Earl} Come Early Poors open at 7-30 p m. Musical Selections 8
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      197 8 THIS IS IT Waterbury’s Metabolized Cod Li ver Oil Compound /.■mx -/V jf: TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific pro pai aiicn of COD LIVEK OIL. Dees ali that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re commended by the inedi j c.d
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      579 8 for sale. I Rubber-tyred Palanquin, almost new, and also a very smart Deli Pony, very quiet iu harness. No reasonable offer will 1* refused. For full partieu’ars apply to OWNER,*’ 14-3-13 201 c/o Strait* Echo. THE WONDERFUL HAIR OIL. This fragrant ami rk. FRESHING PREPARATION will arrest the falling-off of
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    32 9 Ycf$elt rom Ageni$ Pv* Ar.-iuc Colombo AO. A Co. 20th Mar D'lta 1 i ell Eitel Singapore A.G.ACo. 22ml Frit'll rich Singapore BM.AJo. 25th L iictzotc Colombo BM.ACo. 2<tb 1
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    SAILINGS.
    24 9 Vessels For Agents Leaves Attaye Singapore AO.ACo. Mar. Delta Colombo A (i.ACo. Erinz Eiitl Fn :drich Colombo li.MACo Duett m Singapore B.M ACo
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