Straits Echo, 16 May 1914

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    Masthead
    38 1 Straits Echo OMLY CHRONICLE of EVENTS. CIRCL- ise T; i--:;C§3 l THE STRUT S. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL* $24 Per Annum, PENANG, SATURDAY, 16th MAY, 1914. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 11l
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    The Far Eastern Scene.
    1757 3  -  (BY VIOLET MARKHAM.) XII.—Industbial Japan. Gladly though I would linger on the more beautiful and romantic aspects of Japan, the Japan of the iris and cherry blossom, of violet lake and pine clad mountains, of maple trees running in autumn like tongues of flame along the
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    A Place Without Laughter.
    163 3 There is one human emotion which gambling seems to banish. That is mirth. As the light in the Casino gaming rooms is artificial, so is the atmosphere. People do not laugh much. If they are playing they are too intent on the game if they are
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    Tact and the Politicians.
    137 3 The man who can agree with nobody, who is cross-grained and crotchety, will never succeed as a politician. In order to get on in the world of politics, a man must obtain a certain amount of support, and be cannot do that if be offends everyone.
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS
      43 4 Sea Belle, F. M. S- s.«-, q Port Dickson, May 14. Nil— l- M. mT Co! IWj»". ‘J D May 16. ToDgkah, m, A F P> Ban Whatt Soon, B Q eu _E g. May 16. Langkat, May 15, Uen. Co., Ltd.
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      DEPARTURES.
      72 4 May 16. EUora, toSngwn, Calcutta and Durban. Ban Lee, for Trang. Malaya, for Deli. Alma, for Deli. Hok Canton, for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Lama, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Dindings by Train) via Ipoh and leluk Anson. Qhee Thye, for Alor Star (Kedah). Kedah, for Alor Star
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      MAILS CLOSE
      249 4 Fon Yen —Per Jit Seng, 18th instant, 7 a.ui Rangoon and Calcutta—Per Muttra, 18th instant, 4 p m. Tongkah —Per Malacca, 19th instant, j 1 port Swettenham and Singapore Per j Klang, 19th instant, 4-30 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Egypt and via Naples, for Europe etc.—Per Bulow,
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 4 China (Assaye) 1 6th May. China Buelovo ...20th German Ooeben ...21st English (Delta) ...28th
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 4 Penano, May 16. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4Jg 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4\ 3 Credit 2/4f M 3 Documentary 2/4’* Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174* 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 174» Moulmein, Demand Bank 173| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras
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    PRODUCE.
    193 4 Gold Leaf *O4 40 Black Pepper 16.50 buyers White Pepper 27.25 sellers Trang Pepper 19. buyers Cloves 46. —sales Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 97- —sellers Nutmegs 110 23.50 sales No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar < 2 5,50 sales Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.50 sales f Tahbuu... 190.
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    MARKET PRICES.
    169 4 Penano, May 16. Beef c*B- per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet n 1® Heart >i 60 Liver per catty 55 Pork— Pork per catty 38 Fig’s Head... <0 Feet Tongue Mutton per
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    SHARES.
    2188 4 <6 0 a a 0 0.2 1 i Q 3 Pm ft Capital. am ber of Shares issued. ~5 > •8 S HH P. P '3 P Dividends. Name. 1 3 m g l <? 1 910 1 911 1 912 1 *****14 RUBBER —DOLLAR SHARES. 1909 1905 1910
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    MARGINAL NOTES.
    858 5  -  (BY TOM WRIGHT.) Since you suffered the airing of what I supposed to be my ethnological heterodoxy, Public Opinion has appeared with quotations from an article in the London Quarterly,” from which I gather confirmation of the proposition that human variations are wider individually than racially. Professor Lyde
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    Singapore Watchman Murdered.
    114 5 Suhab Bursurjoe, age 55, a native of Singapore, who was employed a 9 a watchman at tbe gate of the Government Civil Hospital, Hongkong, was found on the floor of hi* room, by Mr. Chapman, on the 3rd instant, with his hands and feet tied and a
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    The Tai On Piracy.
    611 5 Finding or the Couet. The finding of the court which inquired into the circumstances attending the piracy on the Tai On, was as follows:—We find that the British s-s. Tai On, O.N. 95,858 of Hongkong, of which Robert Henry Wetherell, the number of whose certificate of
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    Cocaine Habit In India.
    402 5 Whole Countet Going to Ruin. At the Calcutta High Court on April 28th Mr. Akbari moved on behalf of Gobind Lall Khettry who had been convicted by the Third Presidency Magistrate of Calcutta of being in possession of cocaine and sentenced to one month’s rigorous imprisonment.
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    93 6 raili*Wd duly (except Sunday! and pvMi* holidays) ▲T 111 CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Pnion j Jjtmi m* 9*4 per annua. Postage Extra. Ifail ldaHen (Peel Free) 917.50 omniDMMi: ECHO—PENANG." v Telephone Noe. Echo 586 Printing Department 343 jr f a»i NBMuaiMtiou ,bouW b»
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    CHANGING INDIA.
    509 6 In “An Open Letter on 4 ln Administration of the Banishment Enactment”, an interesting pamphlet written by a prominent member of the Federated Malay States Bar, there is a striking passage contrasting the treatment accorded to the various native races, both by the Government and the European community,
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    THE RACE ENTRIES.
    847 6 The entries for the forthcoming race meeting in Penang, though they are not absolutely discouraging, might have been l considerably better. Even though no horses are scratched, fields, we fear, will rule small, but there is this consolation that even a field of six, well handicapped, will
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    M. A. P.
    623 6 Mr. W. A. Luning, who is well-known in the tin world, is at present in Kinta on a business visit. Mr. G. S. Stewart of Sungei Way Estate, Sungei Way, leaves by the s.s. Assaye to-day < for home on long furlough. Mr. A. H. Lemon, Resident
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    $15,400 In Fines.
    253 6 One Month’s Samsu Raids. Owing to the attentions of Mr. H. B. Hunter and his satellites of the Revenue Department, says the T.0.M. samsu distilling has now been classed among the unprofitable and hazardous trades of this country. During the last month $15,400 have been paid in
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    MEXICO.
    169 6 AFFAIRS AT TAMPICO. (Reuter.) London, Mav 15 All the foreigners at Tampico are safe and General Gonzalez reports the following casualties: Rebels, 34 killed and 128 wounded; Federals, 280 killed and *nn wounded. An electric storm is interfering with the wireless messages and will delay furth» 9 news. r
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    Chancellor’s Visit to the King.
    41 6 (Reuter.) London, May 16. Mr. Lloyd George was leceived i n audience by the King. The unusual visit, which lasted an hour, was commented on bv the Press. It is believed to have reference to Ireland.
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    House Property as an Investment.
    410 6 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I trust that in subscribing myself a landowner the writer of your Random Notei will not look upon me as a natural enemr, and I pray moreover that for his own lake he will put less
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    The Improvement of Prai.
    142 6 Coal-Haadliag Plaat. Mr. P. A. Anthony, General Manager of the F.M.S Railways, asks the Malay Mail to make a correction with regard to ths paragraph in that paper mentioning a rumour that his recent visit to Sabang was to inspect modern coaling appliances at that port,
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    THE SIEMENS, SCHUCKERT CASE.
    127 7 discussion in the REICHSTAG. Reuter. London, May 16. In the Reichstag, during the discussion on the Foreign Office Estimates Herr Liebknecht raised the case of Messrs. Siemens and Schuckert in Japan Despite the energetic protest of the Vice-President, Herr Liebknecht accused the Foreign Office, the German
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    Army Aeroplanes in A Fog.
    65 7 Two Men Killed(Reuter.) London, May 15. An army squadron of ten biplanes, proceeding from M ontrose to Salisbury to participate in the great concentration there, met a dense fog at Northallerton and were compelled to descend. Lieutenant Empson and a mechanic, Cudmore, who collided with
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    Latest Derby Betting.
    41 7 (Reuter.) London, May 15. The following is the latest betting on the Derby: 5 to 2 agst. Kcnnymore 10 to I Black Jester 100 to 9 Lanius and Cmrancho 100 to 8 Breakspear 100 to 6 Durbar II
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    Explosion at A Rubber Works.
    43 7 Twelve Killed. (Reuter.) Detroit, May 16. The Mexican crude rubber works were wrecked by a gasolene explosion and pieces ofconcre'e from the shattered walls were found three streets away. Twelve men were killed and many were terribly injured.
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    Mr. Masterman’s Election Address.
    49 7 (Renter.) London, May 15. Mr. C. F. G. Mastermau has issued his election address at Ipswich. It deals with Home Rule, the new social reform, the Budget,” and the land programme. Mr. Ganz >ni is the Uuiouist and Mr. Scurr the Socialist candidate at Ipswich
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    Our New Commanderin-Chief.
    41 7 Our New Commander-in-Chief. Reuter.) London, May 16. Major-General Raymond W. R. Reade, C.B, has been gaietted to the command of the troops in the Straits Settlements, and Col. Nathaniel Baruardiston to the command of the troops in North China as BrigadierGeneral.
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    Suffragette's New Tactics
    23 7 (Reuter.) London, May 15. The Suffragettes are adopting new taebo* thev are shouting in the Courts until proceedings are impossible.
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    The Great Duncan.
    167 7 There was another good house at the George Town Kinema last night, the Great Duncan, who had put a man to sleep for twenty-four hours, being the chief draw. Joe Reed, the Mad Musician of Borrowsky s Circus, has joined this company, and last flight his drolleries
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    MASONIC FUNCTIONS.
    271 7 DISTRICT GRAND LODGE. (From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, May 16. Rt. Wor. Bro. F. M. Elliot presided at the meeting of District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelago last night. There was a large attendance, including Wor. Bro. R. Young, of Penang, and visitors from the States. The
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    FREEMASONRY IN PENANG.
    224 7 Lodge Scotia S. C. 1003. There was a large gathering of Freemasons at the above lodge last night to witness the ceremony of the ninth installation. After the investiture of the Right Worshipful Master and his officers the usual banquet followed The E. O. orchestra, which was
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    Sir Etienne Cartier.
    35 7 (Reuter). Montreal, May 16. King George, President Poincare, and President Wilson will participate in unveiling the statue of Sir Etienne Cartier on September 9 by pressing buttons at Sandringham, Paris and Washington.
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    To-day’s Quotations.
    108 7 Tia, Rice and Copra. The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, tons at $7B 70 Singapore i Straits Trading Co.. 100 79.35 Total tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at .£156 ss. cash and £l5B three months’ sight. Rangoon rice is
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    SUIT AMONG PARTNERS.
    1393 7 FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. Before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon the hearing was resumed of the suit in which N. R. Partha, a partner of Madura Meenatchy 1 Co., sued S. Marimuttu, P. Ponnu--1 samy and Renganathen Pillai, also partners, claiming (1) an injunction
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    Shares.
    210 7 Yesterday. To-day. S 2 Shares. >-» >» 3 3 X «02 «05 RUBBER. Anglo Malay. 8/9 9/6 8/9 9/6 B. Mertajam. 1/8 2/1 1/8 2/1 Chersonese 2/2 2/7 2/2 2/7 C. Malay 9/1* 8/3 9/1* Dennistown... 19/9 22/3 19/9 2?/3 Highlands 45/- 47/6 45/- 47/6 Kamuning J/ll 2/4 1/11
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    Outside.
    121 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3. —The Far Eastern Scene. Tact and the Politicians. A Place Without Laughter. s.—Marginal Notes: (By Tom Wright). Cocaine Habit in India: Whole Country Going to Ruin. Singapore Watchman Murdered. The Tai On Piracy Finding of the Court.
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    SPORTS.
    717 8 PENANG TURF CLUB. yi Racs Entries. n The following are the entries which closed yesterday FIRST DAY. S I Saturday 30th May, 1914. J 1. The Mixed Handicap. j Value 8500. A that t have never won a Race of tne advertised t value of more than 88 0.
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    PENANG CRICKET CLUB.
    589 8 Bowls Tournament Entries. The following are the entries, up to yesterday evening, for the Bowls Tourna- j ment of the Penang Cricket Club: f Championship. Grahame E Wright Motion, G B F 1 Southam, J S Cunningham, A S Hall, D D Richards, J M Chalmers, R
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    48 8 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following were the results of the ties played last night: Mixed Doubles Handicap. Mrs Neubronner and H Waugh beat Mrs Ebden and C C Rogers 6—1, 6 3. Miss Warham and Goodrich beat Mr and Mrs Crabb Watt 4—6, 7—5, 6—2.
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    St. George's Church.
    63 8 Rogation Sunday, Mat 17. 8 a m. —Matins Choral. 8.30 a m.—Holy Communion. 9.15 a.m. —Holy Communion (Tamil). 5 p.m.—Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Evensong. Hymn 166 old 100th. Responsis Roberts. Psalms Hopkins. Magnificat Nuac Dimittis j Madder Litany sung to Tallis’ setting. Hymn 142 Guard and bless our
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    A Chinese Wedding.
    85 8 Lee—Chan. j In our report of the wedding of Mr. Lee Kwee Law to Miss Chan Siew Cheen we I inadvertently left out the following, who also I sent presents Rev. Mother Sr. St. Hermine (The Lady I Superior, Penang),silver rosary Mrs. James Davidson W r eir,
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    Band Programme.
    59 8 Saturday, May 16. Golf Club 5 4*5 to 7.15 p m 1 Selection Strolling Round j the Town Godfrev I 2 Two Step Frog Puddles... Whitny 3 Selection An Artist’s a nr ii. Jones 4 Waltz The Choristers.. Retford I 5 Three Dances Nell Gwvn Pasto- I ral
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    Cholera and Plague.
    519 8 Precautions at Singapore. With a dozen plague aud cholera infected ports despatching many vessels almost daily to Singapore, and with cholera and cases of suspected cholera in many parts of the city, the authorities at St. John’s Island are having a busy time of it just now,
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    “Boom."
    464 8 To the Editor or the Straits Times. Sir, —Please allow me a few lines in your most esteemed paper in which I may set forth some very interesting news which may be or not of great value to the General I Public. Since the Rubber Boom which ha* caused
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    Public Apathy: Its Cause and Cure.
    1283 8 (Bt Vivi*n Carter in T.P.'s Weekly n The talk is all of public apathy. It is ii freely said to be impossible to be sure that k anything, even the sound of the last trump ii itself, to say nothing of the production of
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    The Piracy Evil.
    233 8 Hongkong Chinese Merchants to Provide “Gunboat.” In the belief that the existing patrol of the waters in which pirates have recentlv been much in evidence is inadequate, a movement has been set on foot by local Chinese merchants for the provision of what is termed a gunboat,”
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      242 8 Croup. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid development in its that every mother of young children should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait until the attack of croup appears and then send for medicine aud let the child suffer until it can be obtained.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
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    Rubber Notes.
    929 10 Ater Kuning and Highlands. Bears of plantation rubber have to thank their lucky stars lor the sudden and dramatic development of the quarrel between America aud Mexico. The outbreak of hostilities had an immediate influence upon the auction sales held this week, and incidentally showed once again the
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    Bucket-Dredging in Kinta.
    1133 10 Interview with Mr. F. W. Payne. Interviewed by the Timet of Malaya a few days ago, Mr. F. W. Payne, of F. W. Payne Co., Consulting Engineers, London and New Zialtnd, said that what chiefly impresses a stranger in Ipoh is the method of working the alluvial
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    Dyspepsia and Hot Weather.
    233 10 I look upon it that he who does not mind his stomach will hardly mind anything else,” wrote Dr. Johnson with characteristic brusqueness. Unfortunately, iu the East, the stomach forces itself upon the notice of the mind, especially in the hot season, when it is even
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    The Tides.
    307 10 Penang—May, 1914. Penang Standard Times—Heights referred to Datum of Soundings in Admiralty Charts. High Water. Low Wate?. Date. S^. n<lard Ht. Date. Standard Ht lime. lime. h. m. ft. h. m. ft. Sat 16 m 510 4.4 16 mlO 24 3.6 3 55 a 5.3 11 47 a
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    Man of Mystery.
    227 10 Hi* Wonderful Power to Read Human Lives at Any Distance Amazes All Who Write to Him. Thousands of people in all walks of life have benefited by this man’s advice. He tells you what you are capable of, and how vou can be successful. He mentions your
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      857 10 TRANSLATION. r pHE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to 1 translate any document from English into Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese accoun.s into English Fees uncording to the following scale:— (1) Kor translations for in ertiou in the Straits Echo (or the Penang Sin Poe 0 r to be printed by |tb©
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    Mr. Wells Discusses Rebels.
    766 11 Mr H. G. Wells tells the Daily Herald hy he prefers a constructive person to a w (The occasion was the second birthday of that lively paper.) It is possible to make Kebellion a t said Mr. Wells. I think the Daily herald comes near to
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    The Demand for Tosh.
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