Straits Echo, 24 June 1914

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONKLfc OF £V£NrS. CttiCUUTtNG THROUGHOUT TtiS STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 24th JUNE, 1914. Single Copy, 10 cents No. 143
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      33 1 KiS OFa Efis gig r IS noHOME HAPPY WITHOUT A PATHEPHONESi Invaluable to Every Family and a Pleasure to Young6’ Old. Literature <fc further particulars from TIANG LEE Co., 53, Beach Street, Penang.
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    On Respectability.
    1107 3 Sarcasms against respectability are as to common as jokes about mothers-iu-law, but I t l, e «trange fact about them is that they do 9 D ot come from the disreputable. Most of 9 these would enjoy the privileges of respect- S ability if thej could, and submit
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    The Improvement of the Mercantile Marine.
    1009 3 If is rot ea«y to rpalne the changes that ire rapidlv occurring in the Briti*i| mere in* f ile marine, alike iu regard to the construction of improv d ve sels and the re rurment ,f the personnel of the officers. There is an
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      243 3 csKJwrs^ry;: PENANG. SINGAPORE. IFOH. fr KUALA LUMPUR. m. EcSQ 'V -vf > M -v" m mWm i «as* > V jpKfepjfcgflffEa .igg xm^ais 1 JP S3K 'W Rubber Factories Rubber Mills. <sT 4s>' GAS, Oil S' PRODUCER ENGINES. SEMI DIESEL CRUDE OIL ENGINES CENTRIFUGAL 8 PISTON PUMPS. ?> WATER, GAS
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      47 3 Operations Averted. Do you know that a very large per cent of supposed cases of appendicitis are only an inflammation of the bowels brought on by constipation Chamberlain’s Tablets cure constipation even after it becomes chronic. Give them a trial. For sale bv all Dispensaries and Dealers
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      75 4 Kedah, Br. s.s., 94, Welch. June 23. Alor Star. June 23, Gen.—E. S- Go Ltd. Perak, Br. 254. Glenday, June 23, Malacca, June 20. Gen. -E. S. Co.. Ltd. Tara, Br. s.s. 3.651. June 24, Singapore, June 22, Gen. H. j. Taroba, Br w, 3,657. Addenbrooke, June 24, Negapatain,
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      DEPARTURES.
      46 4 Junk 21. Tara, for Negapatam and Madras. H'.nj Wan I, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Hok Canton, for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Flying Dragoon, for Port Weld and Taiping. Africa, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Dunera, for CalcuttaSanuki Maru, for Singapore, China and Japan.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      265 4 Fob Alor Star (Kedah)—Per Tong Chuan, to-morrow, 8 a.m. Singapore, China and Japan —Per Aseaye, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca— Per Perak, to-morrow, 2 p m. Dindings, Sitiawan, Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 2 Asaban —Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, 4p mSingapore,
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 4 Pknano, June 24 (By courtesy of the Chartered Dank.) London, Demand Bank 2/3§■s 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4 s 3 Documentary 2/4§ Calcutta, Demaud Bank Rs. 1744 3 days’ sight Private 175 f Bombay, Demand Bank 174£ Moulmeiu, Demand Bank 173^- 3 days’ sight Private 176
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    PRODUCE.
    201 4 Gold Leaf ?64 40 Black Pepper 16.50 buyers White Pepper 28 50 buyers Trang Pepper 19 wo stock Cloves 50.— nom. Mace WO nominal. Mace Pickings 95. —sellers Nutmegs 110 22.75 sellers No. 1 6.10 sales Sug4r 1 2 5.50 sales Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 925 buyers f
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    MARKET PRICES.
    187 4 Pknano, June 24. Beef— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 21 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 55 Pork— Pork per catty 38 Pig’s Head Feet Tongue g M TTO N
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    SHARES.
    2221 4 j I 1 1 o -3 Ji Capital. Number of Shares issued. 1 o, fc> 2 Dividends. NV'I. t i t 1 0 2 Q o fd 00 2 M flO PL. 00 1910 1911 I 1912 1913 1 1914 RUBBER— DOLLAK SHARES. 1009 1905 1910 1909 1906 1910
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      39 4 Something Dependable. Diarrhoea is always more or less prevalent during this weather. Be prepared for it. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is prompt and effectual- It can always be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      57 4 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure’s the thing, Its praises I shall always sing; I’ve proved its worth full many a time, And that is why I string this rhyme Coughs and colds, and the various ills That arise from folk contracting chills, One and all at its use take flight, God
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    Secret of Success in Tennis.
    1104 5 SERVICE—AND THE PACE WHICH TELLS. (By F. M. Doust.) Pace always tells in tennis. It is direct expression ot the personality of the player—a remark best illustrated by a study of the methods of the Renshaws who practically revolutionised the game in the years 1880-90.
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    Straits Trading Company.
    375 5 1 Steady Increase or Business Maintained. The report of the directors to the members of the Straits Trading Co, Ltd for the t half year ended March 31, being the second half of the business year, 1913-1914, 9 states:— 7 After writing off depreciation and making provision
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    The Chinese Malcontents.
    386 5 A Scattered Crowd. Shanghai, June 10. The Sin Wan Pao yestei day published an interesting account of the condition of the political refugees in Japan, provided by an official who has lately returned from the Taisho Exhibition. It is very difficult, says the narrative to keep track
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    P.C.C. Bowls Tournament.
    145 5 The following were the results of the ties played yesterday Single Handicap. 8 C Ambrose beat R H Reid 21 —lu Dr Sharp beat F N Syer 21—8. Wright Motion (Sr) beat J McKirdy 21—5. The following ties have been fixed for to--morrow Single Handicap. W E
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      307 5 n fa iUCKSHAWS! KICSSIjAWS!! :P 1 NEW SHIPMENT JUST UNPACKED. 7 COMPLETC WIT.'! ENGLISH WHEELS, RUG, LAMPS. Eir. f Ist Quality: $133-00. CHIN SENG fi Co, Ltd., Pcnj.n f iiaß -.a&a&s 3.-38Sa a K5!5 SS c dtikM 4. The Bernese Alps Milk Co. o 0 0 0 0 0 rt>;
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      379 5 DC DOC DSOC DC D< SMOKE! W. D. H. O. WILLS’ FAMOUS EMBASSY CIGARETTES A Cigarette that has made a name and reputation that will last, owing to its splendid quality A perfect blending. «Si Ft s. 99: 65 yz VIR IN IA Cl 3ARET Wd Wills &H C BP.ISTO
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    95 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THU CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Eeicb. Dailj Local 524 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 S.B. —All bu*iaM« communicmtion» should bs
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    THE CONQUEST OF THE AIR.
    760 6 The ghastly aviation disAtor which Reuter reported from Vienna on Monday is quite one of the worst in the history of the conquest of the air. At first the accident, which resulted in the loss of eleven lives, looked as if it were the terrible
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    RIDING FOR A FALL ?
    568 6 RIDING FOR A FALL In spite of their speedy capitulation to the wealthier Radicals, led by Mr. Blue Funnel" Holt, who revolted against a double turn of the income-tax screw which would have raised the tax on unearned incomes from Is 2d. to 19. 4d., it looks as if the
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    M. A. P.
    883 6 We are sorry to learn that Dr. P. R. Sayers, Port Health Officer, is laid up in the General Hospital. Mr. H. C. B. Zacharias of Kuala Lumpur recently motored from Alor Star to Singora in five hours over excellent roads. Lord Kitchener, our latest Earl, it
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    RANDOM NOTES.
    1007 6 A recent cartoon in Punch sums up the Ulster situation very neatly. Mr. Shylock Redmond is demanding his pound of flesh Miss Portia Asquith is saying, Yes, yes, I know but it rather looks now as' if we might have to settle for three-quarters.” The mind of the
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      244 6 3C-CZDBCD«C cdddijc DOC 0 A Wolffs Eau dc Cologne Ice Water A is g JUST THE THING M& tm F3i&- .-vSVniS'^V! f* EaijoeCojognb fciRLSPUJJBaf '-"iw j n y v? U )SCDO&( for that racking Headache in you. Most Refreshing and Cooling. Sold Everywhere. F. WOLFF 8 SOHN, Karltruhe (Baden), London:
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    IRELAND AND HOME RULE.
    309 7 amending bill in the lords. A DOUBTFUL RFCEPTION. (Reuter). London, June 23. The House of Lords was crowded when the Marquess of Crewe, Lord Privy Sea), rose to introduce the Government’s Home Rule Amending Bill. Lord Crewe affirmed that the more he heard of the sentiments
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    International Lawn Tennis.
    74 7 {Reuter.) London, June 23. At the Wimbledon Championship Meeting Mr. Gore beat Mr. Kingscote by three sets to nil, the scores being 6 —4, 6 —3, 6—3. Herr von Froitzheim beat Mr. Hope Crisp by three sets to one, the scores being 6—2, 3—6, 6—2,6—2. In the
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    "Wireless" for China.
    43 7 "Wireless for China. Big Contract with Mareoai'a. (Reuter.) London, June 23. According to the Financial News, it is reported that a ,£2,000.(K0 contract has been placed with the Marconi Company by the Chinese Government for the construction of wireless telegraphy stations in China.
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    Pending Bye-Election at Brighton.
    37 7 (Reuter. London, June 23 A bye-election is necessary at Brightou in consequence of the resignation of the Hon. J. E. Gordon, one of the Unionist members. He was unopposed at tbe last •lection.
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    President Wilson’s Message to the King.
    35 7 {Reuter.) Washington, June 23. President Wilson, cabling to the King his birthday congratulations, expresses th “goodwill "of the Government and people of the United States towards your great country.’'
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    The "Empress" Disaster.
    39 7 The Empress Disaster. Reuter). Montreal, June 23. Tbe Admiralty Court has ordered tbe •ale by auction of the collier Storstad collided with and sank the C. P- R Empress nf Ireland neir Father Point in the St. Lawrence River.
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    County Cricket.
    30 7 (Reuter.) London. June 24. At Derby, the match between Derbyshire *nd Northamptonshire was drawn in favour of Derby. At Colchester, Worcestershire beat Ee* l 5 by 180 runs.
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    Liner Ashore at Land’s End.
    27 7 (Reuter). London, June ISThe liner Gothland has gone ashore on the rocks near Land’s End. A steamer has one to her assistance.
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    TURKEY AND GREECE.
    194 7 STRONGER HOPES OF PEACE. Reuter.) Constantinople, June 23. The Porte has countermanded the order jor laying mines in the Dardanelles and opes for a satisfactory settlement with vxreece are stronger. Significant Creek Move. Washington, June 23. Greece is urging President Wilson not to oppose her buying the
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    The Government’s Finances.
    238 7 Press Comments. {Reuter). London, June 23. The Conservative papers describe the Budget changes as a surrender by Mr. Lloyd George to rich Radicals and declare that the Coalitionists are angry at the damage to the Governmen ’s prestige in the country. They predict an election in August.
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    Asiatic Exclusion.
    100 7 SERIOUS SITUATION AT VANCOUVER The Authorities Alarmed. (Reuter.) Ottawa. June 23. The Dominion Government has received a telegram from Mr. Stevens, member for Vancouver, intimating that the situation there in connection with the Hindus on the Komagata Maru is so serious th 4 t. it may be necessary
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    Naval Visit to Kiel.
    73 7 A StirrUf Welcome. (Reuter) London, June 23 The British fl-et is at Kronstadt, e i. rMrutinns are being made to en'2Z?S!h4 Tbe tertarn tbe fl <r s. earden t arti»». c r?,;" D A dinner, at .bieh !'h Kii'wr V'llV twwMrt. will be held on formed
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    RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    101 7 Singapore. {From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, June 24. At the Singapore Rubber Auction 112,457 lb. were offered for sale and 80,712 lb. were sold at the following prices: Sheet Smoked fine ribbed $ll2 to $ll3 per picul Sheet Smoked good ribbed $lO2 $lOB Sheet Smoked fine Plain $lOB
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    Public Trustee For the Colony.
    150 7 An Authoritative Statement. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, June 24. In reference to the recent Press statements as to the Government attitude towards a Public Trustee Bill the Straits Times learns authoritatively that, following the Kwong Yik Bank failure, the Government realised that, legislation would
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    Disturbance in Taiping Gaol.
    75 7 Guide* Culled Out. {From Our Own Correspondent). Taiping, June 23. The Malay States Guides were called out to quell a disturbance, for the second time within a few days, in the Tapping gaol. A number of prisoners resented one of their number being flogged and created
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    Messrs. Joseph and Austen Chamberlain.
    45 7 Services to Tropiea! Medicine. Reuter. London. June 24. Mr. L. V. Harcourt, f’olonial Secretary, unveiled the bronze portrait reliefs of Mr. Joseph Chamberlaiu and Mr. Austen Chamberlain at the Albert Docks Hospital iu commemoration of their services to tropical medicine.
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    Troubled Mexico,
    43 7 An American Proposal. Reuter. I Niagara, June 23. The United States has invited representatives of General Huerta aud General Carranza to meet at an informal conference in tbe hope of securing the pacification of Mexico. General Hu rta’s delegates have consented.
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    Hague Opium Conference.
    42 7 (Reuter.) London, June 24. The Hague Opium Conference has agreed to the Anglo-Chinese proposal to fix 6 December. 1914. as the date for tbe application of the Convention, allowing the Powers who have not yet signed to adhere later.
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    Naval Air Service.
    50 7 Reuter.) London, Juno 24. The Admiralty announces the creation of a Naval Air Service with its owu r nks and distinctive uniform Civilians vd.1 be per- nutted to enter direct It will tike over the coastguard service where air coast gUai<l stations are in the same place.
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    Paris Postal 'Trouble.
    37 7 {Reuter.) Paris. June 24 S>!> e disorderly postmen left at iduight after bolding up the mails since 5 o'clock in the evening. The Minister, M 1 homson, has promised a redress of their grievances,
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    Death of Baron Forbes.
    27 7 (Reuter.) London, June 24. Baron Forbes, the premier baron of Scotland, was found dead with his throat cut at a hotel in Dundee.
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    GOLF GOSSIP.
    1051 7 THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. The principal events of the Golfing Season are now past history, and there will for the rest of the year be little copy for the army of journalists who record their opinions in one or the other of the great metropolitan dailies. We will presently,
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    ALLEGED BREACH OF PRISON ORDINANCE.
    358 7 The hearing of the case against Hashim, a sub-warder of the Prisons, charged with attemp ing to convey a letter out of the giol, wu commenced this morning before Mr. R. B. Osborne in the Third Court Narian, a sub-warder, stated that it was his
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    Shares.
    208 7 Yesterday. To-day. 3 a s 3 S 3 PQ CO CQ 73 RUBBER. Anglo Malay. 8/7* 9/4* 8/6 9/3 B Mertajam. 1/9 2/3 1/9 2/3 Chersonese 2/1 2/6 2/1 2/6 C. Malay 7/9 8/7* 7/6 8/4* Dennistown... 16/9 19/7* 16/9 19/7* Highlands 43/9 46/6 42/9 45/6 Kamuning 1/9 2/2
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    To-day’s Quotations.
    92 7 Tin, Rubber. Rice *nd Copra. Tin (unrefined) is quoted hero to-day at 870.15 buyers no sellers, at Singapore (refined) at $70.75 buvers no sellers and in London at J 8139 7s fid cash and JOl4l three months’ sight. (Bt Courtesy of Mess»-*. The East Asiatic Co.. Ltd. through
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    OUTSIDE.
    250 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3—Ou Respectability. The Improvement of the Mercantile Marine. s—Secret5 —Secret of Success in Tennis Service—and the Pace which Tells. Straits Trading Company Steady Increase of Business Maintained. P. C. C. Bowls Tournament. The Chinese Malcontents: A Sc fc'ered
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      303 7 VUE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LTD. V bad Okkior —SING A PORK. Life Assurance ami Endowment in All Forms. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATES Financial Agent* far Penang. SELLAR. MURRAY A CO. f ocal Office: No. 7, Union Street. REWARD $2OO. A REWARD of TWO HUNDRED DOLLAR'3 will ho paid
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    NEWS FROM PEKING.
    473 8 SINO-BELGIAN TRUST. Resented bt Chinese Newspapers. i Peking, June 11. The projected Sino-Belgian Trust is 1 apparently not intended solely for oil deve- 1 lopment but for the exploitation of China s J mineral wealth generally. It is proposed < that China borrow her moiety from the
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    F.M.S. Government Appointments.
    260 8 The following appointments are notified in the FMS Government Gazette Mr J Feeney to be Chief Inspector, FMS police, Mr C II Wyatt to be Chief Detective Inspector, F M S police, Messrs H C Taylor and G C Jackson to be Chief Court Inspectors, F M
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    Belat Tin Mine.
    614 8 Big Drop in Profits. 3he following is the Directors’ Report for presentation at the shareholders meeting on June 29. Your Directors submit herewith the Company’s Accounts and the Manager’s Report for the year ending 31st March, 1914. The ore won during the year exceeded by 346.21 pkls
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    Opium in British Crown Colonics.
    310 8 At the closing session of the Society of Friend» yearly meeting held in London at the close of the home mail, May 28, a memorial on the opium question was adopted in these terms The yearly meeting i f the Society of Friends in Great
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    America Through Chinese Eyes.
    572 8 His Excellency, Wu Ting Fang, late Chinese Minister at Washington has pub- i lished his impressions of the United States < under the title of America through the eyes of an Oriental Diplomat,” in which he I shows that contact with Western civilization i has not
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    The Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
    203 8 Half-Yearly Report. The following report was submitted to and adopted by the shareholders at the meeting held at Tokyo on May 28 The Directors submit to you the annexed Statement of the Liabilities and Assets of the Company, and the Profit and Loss Account for the
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    F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty.
    81 8 For the period from June 26 to July 9, 191-4, inclusive, the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable in the F.M.S. on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules under the Customs Duties Enactment will be assessed on the following
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    Fire Engine Accident.
    701 8 Chauffeur Charged in Court. Before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Second g Court this morning the hearing was com- j jmenced of the case in which Mohamed, driver 1 of Motor Fire Engine No. 1, was charged with negligent driving of the engine, there* n by
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    Alleged Malicious Prosecution.
    145 8 Plaintiff's Successful Claim. Before Mr. G. A. Hall in the District Court this morning the hearing was concluded in the suit in which Wooi Tee Hoe claimed £490 from Lim Tek Lee on the ground that the defendant on April 4 maliciously and without reasonable or probable
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    The Japanese Scandals.
    78 8 Trial or Foreioneks Bruins Tokyo, June 12. The trial of Messrs. Hermann, Pooley, Blundell, and others in connection with the Japanese naval contract sensation commenced yesterday morning an array of foreign and Japanese counsel defending. The British and German consulates were represented. Hermann was examined closely during
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    Shanghai Libel Action Fails.
    226 8 In the United States Court for China at Shanghai, on Saturday last, Judge C 8 Lob.ng.er presiding judgment was renderS in the case of Karl Weigel v. the China Press, a libel action arising out of statement* ma fk e *k- V *r tho paper Damed
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    FIXTURES.
    48 8 To-dat. 2nd Day of 5th Intercalary Moon. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Penang Volunteers A” Companr Re emits Drill and Physical Exercise. Star Opera, King Street Theatre Hall. Crown Cinema, Chulia Street. Straits Cinematograph. Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Star Cinema. Argyll Road.
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      253 8 Star Opera Co. The Roya’ Theatrical Company of Singapore. KING STREET THEATRE. To-night I To-night!! The Company will stage ROMLIN AND THE DIViNE FLOWER. Special S eneries befitting the play drawi and painted by our Great Painter, Mr. BAIiTHALOMEAUZ. Half of Penang has seen ’*m ■■IT Or BETHULIA. Have you
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      10 8 For Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6d.
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      50 8 Bowel Complaint in Ccildren. During the summer mouths mothers shouU watch for any unnatural looseness 0 the chi.d s bowels. When given prompt attention at this time serious trouble may be avoided. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcea Remedy can alwavs be depended upon. For sale by all Dis'pensaries and Dealers.
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      93 8 Chamberlaia's Pain Balm. A touch of rheumatism, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is, Cham- i berlain’s Paiu Balm drives away the pain at! once and cures the complaint quickly. First application gives relief. When a bottle of j it is kept in the house the pain of
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      370 8 PENANG TURF CLUB. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the members of the Penang Turf Club will be held at the Chamber of Com- merce on Monday, 29th June, at 4-30 p. m Business: > To adopt the programme for the August s Race Meeting.' By Order, R. T. REID, I
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    32 9 Veurli trow A gent* FhiC Aitsaye Delta Ooeben Prim Eitel Friedrich Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo A G ACo. A G ACo. B.M ACo. BM.ACo. '25th Juuoj 27th 1st July. 2nd
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    SAILINGS.
    31 9 Vettela For I Aytnt' Lea Awaye _l Singapore A 0 ACo June. Delia Colombo A O ACo Goeben Colombo B M ACo July. Prim Eitel Fn$drUh Singapore B M ACo
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      398 9 S 3 Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Homeward. Dale. Oct. 3 JQoes through to London via Bombay. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. A Accommodation. Ist class 2ndclass r 0 London by Sea $565-72 $377-14 Po Marseilles or Gibraltar $528-00 $356-29 B Accommodation, ro London by Sea $5lB-57 $339-43 fo
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      1636 9 (S HIPPING. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Foe. Singapore x hrea times a week). J'ort Swettcuham and Singapore. (Twice a week). VictoriTPSjHOfifii. Tivoy, Teh lid Moulmem. (Fortnightly). Singapore, and Australia! Rangoon <fc Calcutta. (Weekly.) Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherrv, Cuddalore and Karikal. (Weekly). Terms and Rates of Freight may be arranged
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    The Defence of Critics.
    1661 10 Mr. E. F. Benson, we see, has been attacking the critics, and reviving against them the old accusation that they are merely men who have failed at the arts, bo, at least, wo gather from a brief synopsis of a lecture be delivered on the subject
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    The Tides.
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