The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 9 July 1919
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Title Section21 1919-07-09 1 The Straits Echo. MAIL EDITION. |Jg PBB ANNUM* Single Copy, 40 eta. Fol. 17. Penang, Wednesday, July 9, 1919, No. 28.21 words
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Advertisement405 1919-07-09 1 I c s. i Lbadbbb: Misbbllanbous (CtirttvMMd) Malaya's Help in the G eat W r 973 Medical Services Bill 980 Help the Poor 973 Object-Lesson for Britain 982 Rice Pri es 981 Thanks’ Feats 982 Pos’em Affaire 991 Indian Labour 982 Chinese Affaire 992 Obituary 986 999 Ftern Bur Ju405 words
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Advertisement179 1919-07-09 2 fjK TH« S I “STRAITS ECHO” I S MAIL EDITION, rf O:;< Ctr V Cv jLr 5 —uHOfliw* \l3 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all important179 words
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Article442 1919-07-09 973 We are indebted to the courtesy of the I Acting Secretary to the High Commissioner I for the Malay States for particulars of I private subscriptions raised in the Straits I Settlements, Federated Malay States and I Brunei for various purposes connected with I442 words
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Article832 1919-07-09 973 We venture to urge upon the attention I of the Food Control Department the ex- I pediency of increasing the number of depots, I shops and kedeis where rice can be bought I by the poor at 75 cents a gantang. We hear I and believe that832 words
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Article370 1919-07-09 973 HAS TO BE RATIFIED BEFORE COMING INTO FORCE. The following telegram from the Right Hon’ble the Secretary of State for the Colonies to His Excellency the Governor dated 28th June, 1919, is gazetted: “Peace Treaty with Germany signed by representatives of Allied and Associated Powers and by representatives370 words
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Advertisement108 1919-07-09 973 Cbe Straits €cbo. A r&W ,sw Wl W> PUBLISHED daily. (EMep t Sundays and Public Holidays.) at the CRITERION PRESS, LTD., 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price: Dally Local $3O Per annum. Daily Outstation Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $lB Per annum. Cable Address:— 0 ECHO PENANG. Telephone Nos. (Echo)108 words
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Article134 1919-07-09 974 (saunas holbobamc.] Glimmerings of Beason. June 26.—Ebert, Bauer and other ministers have issued a proclamation to the German people to the effect that all their efforts must be directed towards fulfilment of the Treaty. They recognise the bitter feelings of the troops at the delivery of German officers(saunas holbobamc.] - 134 words
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Article129 1919-07-09 974 A Plucky Old German. Berlin, June 26.-Replying to a request by the Minister of Defence for a statement of his attitude in view of the Entente’s rejection of the German reservations, Hindenburg stated that if hostilities were resumed the Germans would be able to reconquer the Province of129 words
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Article109 1919-07-09 974 Knltured Celebrations at B rlln. Berlin, June 25.—The acceptance of the Peace Treaty was celebrated by rowdy midnight demonstrations in Berlin where the mob assaulted and robbed pedestrians and maltreated the soldiers. There was repeated firing from the house tops. Soldiers cleared the Alexander Platz. And109 words
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Article65 1919-07-09 974 Hamburg, June 25.—-Martial law has been proclaimed here owing to serious disturbances arising from food adulteration and Spart'icist activity. A number < f casualties is reported. Spartacists are in possession of the main railway station which had been recaptured by citizen guards. Later.— The insurgents now control65 words
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Article38 1919-07-09 974 [aauTßas telegrams.] Reported Escape from Holland. Versailles, July 26.—The report that the Crown Prince has escaped from Holland has caused considerable excitement in Paris where well -informed people regard the event as one of considerable significance.[aauTßas telegrams.] - 38 words
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Article23 1919-07-09 974 Versailles, June 26.—1 t is believed that the new German Peace Delegation will consist of Herren Mueller, Giesherts, and Lemert.23 words
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Article72 1919-07-09 974 Munition Fad oriel Busy. Reuter learns from a Polish official source that the German factories in Upper Silesia are turning out munitions incessantly. The Germans are sending many agents-provo-cateurs to stir up trouble in Silesia. Foies Entrenching. Wom'n and Children at Work. German troops are ready72 words
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Article327 1919-07-09 974 Sinkings in Geraaany Unconfirmed. London, June 25. The Admiralty has received no confirmation of the report that the warships in German harbours have been scuttled. German Sailcrj Imprisoned at Oswestry. Von Reuter has been brought to Oswestry camp under arrest. 860 German officers and men from Scapa327 words
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Article203 1919-07-09 974 [reuters telegrams.] Bolshevists Badly Beaten. London, June 26. Denikin’s advance to June Ist resulted in freeing seventv thousand square miles of territory and in the capture of fifty thousand prisoners thirty guns, seven hundred machine-guns and hundred locomotives. h tWo It is estimated that the reconquered territories will[reuters telegrams.] - 203 words
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Article81 1919-07-09 974 Driving Bolshevists Backward. Archangel, June 23.—The enemy after three fruitless counter-attacks oa our positions on theDwinaon the 21st, withdrew from Trostska and is holding positions around Gosodok with advanced troops along the banks of the Solamenga river. Our troops are holding Chestako village, 9 kilometres south-east of Troitska.81 words
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Article24 1919-07-09 974 London, June 26 The Gentlemen of England beat the Australians by an innings and 133 humCambridge beat Mr. Leveson-Gower* team by 10 wickets.24 words
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Article84 1919-07-09 974 Northumberland PlateLondon, June 26.—The following b the result of the race for the Northumberla Plate. Trestle 1 Tom Pepper 2 Ramda 3 Won by a length and a half. Five lengths between second and third. Betting: 6 to 1 against Trestle. 7to 4 TomPepP* 7to 4 M84 words
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Article843 1919-07-09 975 rMn Fa has been appointed Chief Judge ofihe Hangchow Local Court of Justice in Chekiang. Chang Min-chui has been appointed Colonel of Cavalry with the brevet rank of Major-General. Chiang Kuei-yin has been appointed Commander of the Cavalry Regiment of the lit Mixed Brigade of the Heilung kiang843 words
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Article314 1919-07-09 975 Well organised pr< jecta for catering for the rubber good* trade of biim should meet with considerable success, says Eastern Engineer ing The trade in biam is likely to advance very materia’ly during the next few years owin? to ’he greatly increased use of motor ▼ehiobs314 words
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Article321 1919-07-09 975 How Japan Is Solving Thbm. Manufacturers interested n the supply of p.ant and equipment for irrigation work will doubtless find it worth the r while to follow up the project- wb ch have been on f ot for Nome Ittle time to solve Japan’s food problem In thia321 words
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Article307 1919-07-09 975 There is now under construction at Singar ore a large Portland cement fact ry, which will commence operation toward the end f 1919, It will be known as the Ho Hong Portland Cement Works, L mitel.and will re* present an investment of more than! 1,000,000. The307 words
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Article861 1919-07-09 976 Times of Malaya. New Kinta. Enterprise. Ipoh, June 30.—1 n recent years in Malaya attention has been directed by tin miners to the possibility of applying modern methods to considerable areas of ground which had either been previously worked out by the open cast system or hadTimes of Malaya. - 861 words
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Article341 1919-07-09 976 As previously announced the Asia Banking Corporation, organi ed under the laws of the Bta cs of Ne* York, with apa p capital of 12,000,000 and a furplus of JO.cOu, a-sd annoumiiig that it spiep ied to increase its capitalisation according to business requirements, recently opened for business341 words
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Article287 1919-07-09 976 Arrival of Manch esters. A detachment of men and two officers of the Ist Gn. Bn. Manchester Regiment arrived yesterday by the Klang, having been sent up from Singapore (where they are stationed as a Wing) in connection with the disturbances arising out of the rice problem here.287 words
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Article216 1919-07-09 976 Realising' the large business done by ths Japanese in the in port at on <f silk piece goods into the United States, the ChineseAmerican Silk Co., wth offices at Eea’tle, has dec ded to obtain a share cf this business by import ng Chinese sbk p ece216 words
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Article97 1919-07-09 976 Yesterday we published a copy w telegram sent by the Secretary, Mr. Singh, to Singapore conveying the oy felicitations of the Sikhs to His Excel e y the Governor on th' occasion of receip news of the signing of the Peace Treaty. ms excelleney’s reply. We97 words
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Article428 1919-07-09 977 Report of the Directors for 1918. Following is the Report presented at the 7th annual general meeting on 27th ultimo in London Ihe Directors have pleasure in submitting their seventh annual report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st Dec., 1918. Estate Area428 words
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Article76 1919-07-09 977 Two entries had been rece ved up to May prize offered by the ove,nmen t for a flight from Mao ,rila hi to the Commonwealth. One of Dd M artllls s machines will compete, “Doup 1 ert Hinckler has entered a Sopwith that t] P°’ n t76 words
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Article1255 1919-07-09 977 Settlements, Brunei'fX 1101 8 a Se<l the Straits the War, showing the details of th purposes connected with £743.60».!» No NAME of fund. 1 Aeroplane and motor ambulance, Penang (Commdr 2 Arethuaa Jacks, Penang ’JgJg 9 Australian Widows 4 Orphans, Penang L StZj OUniW S WiCr Bethbridge1,255 words
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Article433 1919-07-09 978 Vast Deposits of On. The discovery of very large iron fields in the middle Celebes, in what is known as the lake district, has been accorded a good deal of publicity in “Eastern Engineering” lately, which considers it satisfactory to learn from a report received from the British433 words
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Article113 1919-07-09 978 Rome, May 24.—The Owervatore Romano, the Papal organ, publishes an article protesting against the repetition of the charge against the Holy See that It showed partiality during the war in favour of the Central Empires This charge/* the paper says, M is in* consistent and palpably unjust.113 words
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Advertisement53 1919-07-09 978 Blazon Type Not Necessary. Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy needs no glaring headline to attract the public eye. The simple statement that all chemists sell it is sufficient, as every family knows ite value It has been used for forty years and ie just what its name implies. For sale53 words
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Article663 1919-07-09 979 BOOKIE wins hands down. In our issue of April 29th under the header “The Gaming Act: A Legal Puzzle” mention was made of the arguments of counsel in the case of Golding vs. Bradshaw JD the King's Bench Division in the High Court of Justice in England before663 words
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Article327 1919-07-09 979 British, American, and French. The British Overseas Bank is expected to be floated shortly, ays Eastern Engineering”. Its cap tal will be £‘5,U00,000 in £‘s shares, instead of £‘2,00U,000, as originally intended, and about .£‘2,000,000 will be issued. The ordinary shares will be held by tin pat ticipating327 words
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Article531 1919-07-09 979 The rapid development of the exports of wolfram from Hongkong until checked by the fall in prices and over-stocking in America and Europe offers additional evidence of the value of the, South China tungsten ore fields. In a recent report, I S. Consul-General George E.531 words
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Article332 1919-07-09 979 Aldens Successors' Report. London, May 29.—The market has been very slow and dull during the week, with a declining tendency. Prices have reached extremely low levels, (this morning Crepe and Sheet are valued at l/10|* and 1/9] Sellers), and there is little interest shown even at these332 words
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Article1147 1919-07-09 980 Prohibition of Import. The following proclamation is gazetted under date June 28th “From and after the 30th day of June, 1919, the importation into the Colony of Rice and Padi is hereby prohibited except Tice and padi imported by or by the authority or under the direction of1,147 words
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Article380 1919-07-09 980 Messrs Baker, Morgan Co, Ltd., unrf., date of Saturday, 28th June, report u follows: There is no improvement, as regardvolume of business, to record for the week Whether the news of the German Govern ment’s preparedness to sign the Peace tenm has anything to do with it380 words
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Article130 1919-07-09 980 -Globe. Pendant to Ministry of Health Proposals. It is understood that Dr. Addison has in preparation a great Medical Services di r which he hopes to introduce in the House o Commons this session, says the TimesThe Bill will tackle the group of pr<* lel for the-Globe. - 130 words
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Advertisement62 1919-07-09 980 Can You Afford the Risk Were you ever seized with a severe a of cramp colic or diarrhoea without a ot Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea edy in Lire house? Don’t take sue J® A done or two will cure you before a could possibly be called, and it n»'er oven62 words
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Article1254 1919-07-09 981 high market prices. Mr Chew 800 Hran writes us from Kuala Lnmpur criticising the exhorbitant charges tnPeoaeg marketsau<l mentioning the wise £pa taken in Kuala Lumpur to protect the Lanlefrom squeezing by|market stallkeepers Jr/others. His letter-for which we are much obliged-reads as follows [To the Editor of the1,254 words
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Article38 1919-07-09 981 0fX e F± r S d ‘h‘ the latest hag de P" t aa rice price, Das been issued as a handbill in Emrii.h the Malays t h> uot give th lation in their own language?38 words
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Article525 1919-07-09 981 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Sir, —I am sure most of your readers of Penang have heard of “Tupah Tuan” (Buddha’s Foot-print) at Batu Mau, but very few of them ever call over to see it, In the good old days worshippers visited525 words
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Article819 1919-07-09 982 (By E. T. Good in the Globe,') The progress of industrial Germany, from < the time bhe adopted her comprehensive protective policy in 1879 until she plunged into a world war in 191 1, was romantic, if not dramatic. Her fall is tragic. During a thirty-year per819 words
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Article202 1919-07-09 982 INTERESTING SCENES IN ROME. The great Stadium at Rome, the scene in olden times of gladiatorial combats, has now been somewhat modernised by tank demonstrations. The occasion was a fete for the benefit of the Italian Red Cross, which was honoured by the presence of the Italian royal202 words
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Article25 1919-07-09 982 1300 More Coolies Arrive. By the Gracchw yestrday 1309 Indian coolies arrived here and were sent to the Quarantine camp here for observation.25 words
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Article437 1919-07-09 982 KUALA LUMPUR VS. OUTSTATIONS W are indebted t0 h Waj.JMWfe the following report of the above match which was played on the Padang, at Kuala Lumpur, on Monday last and resulted in a win for Kuala Lumpur by an innings and 24 runs. Scores:— OUT STATIONS—IST INNINGS. T. C.437 words
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Advertisement92 1919-07-09 982 Don’t Neglect Your Family. When you fail to provide your family with a bottle of Chamberlian’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at this season of the year, you ire neglecting them, as bowel complaint is sure to be prevalent, and it is too dangerous a malady to be trilled with. This92 words
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Article1365 1919-07-09 983 Tn another part of this issue we publish Jmnortant notifications by the local Agent XheFuol Controller relating to the prices of rice which it is intended shall be effective daring the current month. On page 5 the Controller notifies “the price for ad kinds of White and Parboiled1,365 words
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Article442 1919-07-09 983 Chart Co’s Report. Kuala Lumpur, June 30.—Up to a point during the past fortnight the cloud of depression which has of late hung so heavily over the local Rialto showed little or no signs of lifting and the market, first battered by bear attacks, and then weakened442 words
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Article147 1919-07-09 983 (From Our Own Corretpondenl.) Singapore, July 3.—His Highness the Sultan of Johore has sent a message of ccngratulatio i to His Excellency the G.O.C. at Singapore upon the signing of the Peace Treaty, General Ridout replies that he was sending His HLhness’s message to the Army147 words
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Article807 1919-07-09 984 BLIGHT OF TURKISH RULE EXPOSED. Paris, June 16.—The Grand Vizier, Damad Ferid, presented the Turkish case to the Council ot Ten on 17th. It disclaims responsibility on the part of the Ottoman people for the war. It does not attempt to palliate Turkish misdeeds at which the world807 words
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Article188 1919-07-09 984 1 eign of Terror. BeU«Kun Commands the Red*. Buda Pest June 28.—The counter revolution has been completely suppressed and a reign of terror proclaimed; involving the hanging of counter revolutionaries and the shooting at sight of any of them caught with arms. The counter-revolution broke out188 words
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Article361 1919-07-09 984 London, June 25.—M. Clemenceau, interviewed, emphasised that the sinking of the German ships exemplified the spirit in which the Gormans were signing. It would be necessary to retain sufficient troops to ensure the strict observance by Germany of the peace conditions which must be promptly carried out. D(t3361 words
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Article50 1919-07-09 984 London, June 28Kent beat Lancashire by ten wickets. Surrey beat Oxford by an innings and forty-seven runs. Cambridge beat Sussex by an innings and 245 runs. Nottingham beat Yorks' ire by six wickets. The Australians beat Northamptonshire by 196 runs. The Hampshire versus Gloucestershire match resulted in a draw.50 words
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Article123 1919-07-09 984 llalkr’s Army to Suppress Them. Paris, 26. Poland has appealed to the Council of Four for permission to usenai* ler’s army to rid the section of Galici* between Lemberg and the Ukrainian no of organised bands of robbers who plundering tho country, murdunng torturing the peasants123 words
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Article96 1919-07-09 984 Hamburg, June 20. -The insurgents that in which many casualties occurr the Town Hall and marched the V troops to prison amid the jeers oi FJr lace! They then liberated other a committee of twelve to ad“uuTwwS is advancing to restore °it r is uuders‘oo'l that the96 words
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Article99 1919-07-09 985 Cessation of H ostilitie’. Buda Pest, June 25 —M. Clemenceau has telegraphed to the Hu igarian Government that the Allies have charged General Pell, Commander-in-Chief of the Czecho-Slo\rak army, to arrange for the evacuation of Czechoslovakia. Full compensation would be demanded for unlawlul damage. Human an99 words
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Article22 1919-07-09 985 Has’iLif in dt ra!’. The Hague, June 27.—1 t is officially announced that the ex-Crown Prince is still at Wieringen.22 words
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Article49 1919-07-09 985 Memorial Service f r Victims of Pogroms. London, Juno 26.—50,000 Jews held a great demonstration in London to-day. They marched inproce-sion to Queen’s Hail where they held a service of prayer and of mourning in memory of the victims of the anti-Jewish pogroms in Poland.49 words
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Article91 1919-07-09 985 Wilhelm's Statue Bites the Du 4. Libau, June 27. By order of General Gough the German troops have left Libau Ulmani’s ministry has been reinstated, lhe local authorities (on the 26th) arranged ceremony for razing lhe m,nument oi William the second (erected in 1015 upon he occasion of91 words
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Article256 1919-07-09 985 Southport < (inference. Conf?!*] 011 J?? 0 Labour Party Port k nCe w J’ch has been opened at Souththe hi<tr as most important in the Ch« 7 f the raov ®ment. Air McGurk, oondemuJi ***** i- 1 h* 3 nau o u ral address, British strikes and urged256 words
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Article522 1919-07-09 985 AT THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES. The Galerie des Glaces. The GaJerie des Glaces or de Louis XIV is a superbly decorated hall 240 fl long, 35 ft wide, and 42 ft high, commanding a beautiful view of the garden and its ornamental sheets of water from522 words
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Article305 1919-07-09 985 Paris, June 25.—The Council of Three have discussed the scuttling of the German ships at Scapa, and have examined fully all the facts relative to the proceedings when the Armistice was signed. The following summarises the official explanation: BritLh Demanded Surrender. The British Admiralty and the Government305 words
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Article66 1919-07-09 985 England, Ameri a, and France. Paiis, June 27.—President Wilson has intimate 1 America’s readiness to sign a Treaty confirming the arrangement already made whereby England and America will go to the assistance of France in the event of a German menace. If the Treaty is not ready66 words
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Article1468 1919-07-09 986 Attempt to Rua Rice from Penanfc to Dutch Indies. CHINESE WHO WERE CAUGHT RED-HANDED HEAVILY FINED. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN DISTRICf COURT YESTERDAY. In the District Court, before Mr. K. D. Acton, District Judge, yesterday afternoon live Chinese (named Yeoh Cha, Yeoh Eng, Lim Lok, Yeoh Seng Chu and1,468 words
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Article246 1919-07-09 986 Results of the first half annual tournament of the Malacca Chinese Literary Association were as follow: Billiards (English game) Championship: Chan Chuan Tong beat Lim Hock San w.o„ Tan Soon Tee 50 beat Chua Kong Chian 245, Tan Cheng Chye 250 beat Ong Cheng Swee 2 '3.246 words
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Obituary479 1919-07-09 986 OBITUARY. THE DATO MENTRI BESAR, JOHORE. \Ve regret to announce that telegraph intelligence reached us to-day fr° m correspondent at Singapore reporting the Hon. Dato Mentri Besar, D.K., M.J., C.M.G., President of the Johore bta Council, died at Johore Bahru yesterday OBITUARY. Mr. W. p. Schreiner. th» 2“» Ju n479 words
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Article2698 1919-07-09 987 VISCOUNT BRYCE on the RESOURCES of the COUNTRY. FINANCIAL questions "Financier." AD Anglo-Chinese meeting under the aushcm of the League of Nation# Union, was held at Caxton Hall last night, with the object of focussing public attention on the peculiar problems of China in relation to"Financier." - 2,698 words
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Article526 1919-07-09 988 RUBBER COCONUTS. RUBBER-CUM-COPRA PROSPECTS. The “Financier" a month ago on the rise in copra and its effect on rnbber-cnm-copra properties thus In view oi the extraordinary change for the better in the position of copra producers, it is interesting to contract the results shown in the repott of Negombo Coconut526 words
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Article223 1919-07-09 988 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Sir,—ln view’of the return of peace and the winding up of the War Charities that have been so freely supported by the Press and public, I am desired by H. R. H- 1 16 Duke of Connaught, the223 words
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Article692 1919-07-09 989 FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. (From Our Own Corrnpondent.) Ipoh, July 30,—A «mart «bower of rain T er eight but the weather was fine for the opening of the Ipoh Race meeting to-day. jh, Sultan of Perak, the British Resident of Penk, tnd also an y visitors from Penang and692 words
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Article226 1919-07-09 989 GOOD CHANCE TO GET HOME. A good many residents oi Malaya will no doubt be glad to know that an exceptionally good opportunity to get home at a comparatively early date in perfect comfort and at good speed can now be seized by applying i to Messrs. Paterson,226 words
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Article332 1919-07-09 989 H. H. THE SULTAN OF JOHORE’S CONGRATULATIONS. The General Officer Commanding, S.S., has received from His Highness the Sultan of Johore the following message, dated June 29th Heartiest congratulations to His Majesty’s Forces on successful signing of Peace, thus bringing to a victorious conclusion the glorious efforts332 words
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Article1167 1919-07-09 990 GREAT BATTLE TO BE FOUGHT TO-DAY BETWEEN JACK DEMPSEY AND JOE WILLARD FOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD. In the course of a “talk” with a representative of the tfeW York Police Gazette about two months ago Jack Dempsey, of California, who recently challenged Jeaa Willard, the Heavyweight Champion,1,167 words
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Article342 1919-07-09 990 How Averaging Works Out. It may help the public to get a fairly clear conception ol the question of price of rice if the average prices of any two kinds of white rice and of all kinds of white rice are taken account and then see how the342 words
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Article1942 1919-07-09 991 Tt may be considered inopportune in a «nntrr 1“ which lar 8° P r °P° rtion of community is Mohammedan to discuss the future of Constantinople and of 1 urkey and the claims of certain Mohammedans, particularly i“ Mia» For special consideration for the Sultan of Turkey and1,942 words
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Article242 1919-07-09 992 The lengthy and interesting report of the proceeding? at a meeting held in Caxton Hall, London, on the 15th May, to consider Chinese affairs, appearing in our last issue was taken from The t wander of May 16. That so influential a journal should not only have taken242 words
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Article350 1919-07-09 992 1776—1919. Hearty congratulations to our American cousins upon the 143rd anniversary of their Declaration of Independence. British and American hearts will beat in sympathy all over the world to-day and the entire AngloSaxon race will share the hope that the brotherhood of two great kindred nations, cemented in350 words
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Article595 1919-07-09 992 [rectos telegrams.] IN LONDON. June 29. There was an outbreak of rej icing in London at noon yesterday upon the appearance of the newspapers with Reuter’s announcement of the conclusion of peace. Salvoes of gunfire at six in the evening gave the official signal to the enormous and[rectos telegrams.] - 595 words
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Article116 1919-07-09 992 Versailles, June 28.—Mueller, Bell and fifty of the German mission left for Germany this evening. Forty secretaries remain at Versailles at present to follow on with the diplomatic documents signed this afternoon. The Peace Treaty was signed by all except the Chinese Plenipotentiaries. The Convention concerning the116 words
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Article37 1919-07-09 992 Treaty Signed. Paris, June 29. Mr, Lloyd George and President Wilson have signed the treaty guaranteeing to France the assistance of Britain and the United States in the event of an unprovoked attack.37 words
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Article180 1919-07-09 992 A FAITHFUL SERVANT. Bethmann-Hollweg Offers Himself as Scape-Goat Berlin, June 28. Bethmann-Hollweg, after refraining at the Government’s express wish from taking the same step on the 20th May, on the 25th June addressed a communication to M. Clemenceau requesting the Allies to allow him tostand trial180 words
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Article154 1919-07-09 992 French Lawyer’s Mild OpinionAmsterdam, June 29.—The not ask Holland to extradite the ex* but will merely summon him in the n the League of Nations to appea the International Court or leave the It is expected th it Holland as a dm® the League of Nations will not154 words
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Article257 1919-07-09 993 Regards Treaty as Makeshift. General Smuts has issued a statement that he signed the Peace Treaty not because it was a satisfactory document but because it was imperatively necessary to close the war. The world needs peace above all and nothing could he more fatal than the continuance257 words
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Article72 1919-07-09 993 Amir’s Letter Received at Last. Simila, June 29.—-A letter from the Amir to the Viceroy dated the 19th June has been received to-day asking for the with- rawalof ®’itish troops from Afghanistan er t 0 HC^’tft te negotiations. The letter crowed the Viceroy’s communication daud June 30 emphasising that72 words
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Article297 1919-07-09 993 [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] London, June 29. Mr. Lloyd George necompamed by Lord Milner, Mess». Montagu, Barnes, and Hughes and Generals Botha and .Smuts aud others arrived in Rondon to-day and was received at Victoria fetation by the King, the Prince of Wales, members of the cabinet and others.[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] - 297 words
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Article117 1919-07-09 993 Berlin, June 27.—Railway traffic is paralyzed owing to the strike. Noske’s decree has irritated the railwaymen who threaten to hold up the food trains. Government has imprisoned at housand revolutionaries. The Minister for Railways informed represensatives of railwaymen that the finances of the country prevented concession of117 words
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Article124 1919-07-09 993 Paris, June 28. The refusal of the Chinese to sign the treaty has been officially communicated to Reuter. In the confusion surrounding the signing proce-dings at Versailles the fact escaped genejpl notice. The Shantung Betrayal. In the coarse of a statement explaining their reasons the Chinese delegation124 words
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Article50 1919-07-09 993 [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] Paris, June 29. The Council of Four nave completed the economic conditions to he imposed upon Austria. The Council of lour will probably be merged again in the supreme inter-allied council upon which the great powers will each be represented by two delegates. 7[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] - 50 words
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Article61 1919-07-09 993 In Force Pending Ratification. Paris, J une 29. —M. Clemenceau has written a letter to the German deflation pointing out that according to the Armistice the blockade remains in force until peace is ratified. The Allies are ready to raise the blockade immediately they are advised officially of61 words
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Article37 1919-07-09 993 Result Paris, June 29.—The following is the result of the race for the Grand Prix: Galloperlight 1 Mastergood 2 Insensible 3 Seven ran. Won by three-quarters of a neck. Time 3?n. 20 secs.37 words
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Article33 1919-07-09 993 New Cabinet Formed. Lisbon, July 26.—The Ministry has formed a new cabinet in which Senhor Cardozo becomes Prime Minister, Senhor Barreto, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Senhor Gaspar, Minister for the Colonies.33 words
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Article306 1919-07-09 993 BANQUET TO CELEBRATE PEACE. WILSON THE GUEST OF THE EVENING. Paris, June 39.—President Wilson was the guest of the evening at a dinner given on Thursday last by President Poincare at the Elysee. This was the first official celebration of the signing of peace. All the delegates306 words
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Article49 1919-07-09 994 [IEUTBBB TBUtOBAMI.] STILL TO BE RATIFIED. Blockade Continues. London, June 27.—The Peace Treaty will not be in operation for about a month as it must be ratified by the Parliaments of the respective countries concerned. f**rbe present war measures, including the blockade, will continue during the interim.[IEUTBBB TBUtOBAMI.] - 49 words
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Article24 1919-07-09 994 Julv 27,—Reuter cables as follows “Cotton Li verpool closing 3000 ***** 3370 ***** 2099 higher ***** ***** ***** ***** 3630 2709 *****.”24 words
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Article72 1919-07-09 994 Landon, June 27.—The litigation in which the question of the revocation of the naturalisation certificate of the famous portrait painter Laszlo. whose temporary internment during the war created a sensation, has terminated in his favo ir before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. It will be remembered72 words
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Article115 1919-07-09 994 Governor Thanks H.M.A.S. Sydney. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 3.—Their Excellencies the Governor and Lady Evelyn Young and General Ridout visited H. M. A. 8. Sydney to-day and thanked the officers and men for their assistance in suppressing the riots. They handed over a sum of money,115 words
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Article25 1919-07-09 994 F. M. S. Appointment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 3.—Mr. Gilman of Penang has been appointed Acting Controller of Labour F.M.B.25 words
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Article26 1919-07-09 994 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 4. -The Hon. Mr. EricJMacfudyen.has consented to become the first Patron of the Estate Staffs Association.26 words
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Article121 1919-07-09 994 Inquiry Into Refusal tu Eight Bolsheviks. Paris, May 28. A message from Toulon to the Matin says On June 6 a discussion will take place in the Chamber on the interpellation of the Socialist Deputies De Kerguetzec, Conde and Cochin, on the conditions under which the121 words
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Article711 1919-07-09 994 Bread for Minig Coolies. The Malay Mail is informed that the Man Fate Mining Co., Ampang, Selangor, are supplying their own coolies, over a thousand in number, with bread once a day in substitution for rice. It is believed that many large mines will follow suit. Control in711 words
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Article532 1919-07-09 994 I MANCHEBTERS’ RUNAWAY VICTORY. Football, which has been dormant for some time in Penang, was given a new spell of life by the game which was played on the Esplanade yesterday evening bet ween a team of the detachment of the Manchester at present stationed in Penang and532 words
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Article1039 1919-07-09 995 Imcbeased Acreage Planted Up. Tha seventh annual meeLng of the Nodwal (J<* hore Kl,bl,er Eitate8 v n’’ heldOQ May 27 at 38, Eastch.ap, EC, Ur Thomas Cuthbertson (Chairman) presidr T he representative of the Secretaries, Mtfsrs Ed. Boustead and Co., having read the notice convening the meeting1,039 words
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Article256 1919-07-09 995 Abnormally High Death Rate. Rangoon, June 25: The Health Officer’s report on the influenza epidemic for yesterday states that there were 69 deaths reported of which 13 were due to influenza. The largest number of cases was reported fiom the Pazundaung and the Central Depots. There were256 words
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Article751 1919-07-09 995 SEQUEL TO RECENT UNREST. In the Police Court, before Mr. 8. H. Langston, yesterday three Chinese were charged with lasing members of an unlawful assembly. All the accused pleaded not guilty whereupon a Chinese shop-keeper was called and stated in eviden e that at about 1.50 p.m on751 words
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Article712 1919-07-09 996 LEAN AND CO’S WEEKLY REPORT. Penang, July 4.—On account of the dislocation of business caused by the local trouble—happily short-lived owing to the prompt measures taken by the authorities it was impossible for us last week to publish onr usual Report. Although business after Monday’s holiday was resumed712 words
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Article162 1919-07-09 996 —Rangoon Times. Rangoon, June 21. —The Sanitary Commissioner’s weekly statement, showing the prevalence of the principal epidemic diseases m Burma, gives the following figures for the week ending the 14th June, 1919: Seizures. Deaths. Plague 22 23 Cholera 423 333 Small-pox 452 146 Plague is below normal,—Rangoon Times. - 162 words
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Article168 1919-07-09 996 Aldens’ Successors Report. London, June 5 The market has again decline i during the week, and this morning the prices of Crepe and Sheet are 1/10 and 1/9, the tendency is weak. Arrivals are still in excess of deliveries and the total stocks in London and Liverpool168 words
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Article539 1919-07-09 996 IMPORTANT NEW REGULATIONS. lh ?,t’ U 2 win < portion, are in a S.S. Gazette issued on 2nd instant. PROHIBITION OF hand-millieq. In ex«rc Be of the powers conferred him by liegulxtion 6 of the Food(S Regulalioiiß, 1918, an I of all other enabling him in that behalf539 words
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Article2146 1919-07-09 997 Tn these three words the British Premier I;» speech in introducing to the Woum of Commons on Wednesday last the H “hills which are to enforce the most ’’’mentoil» document to which the British 5° “‘Xs ever set its seal, summed up Nutshell the Treaty of Peace2,146 words
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Article637 1919-07-09 998 As announced recently, the Special Peace Number of this journal will be issued on the last day of the Celebration of Peace in the Colony as definitely fixed by the Government. So far it is only known that Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st July are637 words
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Article259 1919-07-09 998 At Drill Hall Last Night. Au impromtu concert was given at the Drill Hall last night under the auspices of the detachment of the Manchester Regiment at present stationed in Penang. It was a very successful affair. There was a fairly large member of Volunteers and259 words
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Article30 1919-07-09 998 [unni ntioiut] TO BE TRIED IN LONDON. London, July 3.—ln the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George announced that the tribunal to try the ex-Kaiser would sit in London.[unni ntioiut] - 30 words
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Article34 1919-07-09 998 Asks America to Ratify, Washington, June 29.—President Wilson immediately after the treaty was signed cabled to the American people urging their acceptance of the treaty and of the League of Nations Covenant.34 words
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Article63 1919-07-09 998 DELEGATES STILL ATTEND CONFERENCE, And May Yet Sign. Paris, June 30.—Despite their rafnul tn sign the Treaty the Chinese continue to participate ia the proceedings of the Peace Conference. The delegation is now awaiting instructions from Peking. It is stated in Conference circles that it is63 words
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Article47 1919-07-09 998 Germany Fears Rebellion. Berlin, June 30.-General Fsckenhayn has retired. The Government is taking precautions against rebellion. Troops with machine-guns are stationed in all the large squares and guarding the railway bridges. The Independent Socialists alone are holding twenty-six anti-govern-ment meetings in Berlin this afternoon.47 words
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Article76 1919-07-09 998 [To the Editor of the Strata Eoho.J Penang, July 5,1919. Sir, Please accept my sincere thanks for your congratulat ions on the celebration of July 4th, our Independence Day. lam glad we are all able to join in rejoicing at this time because of the world victory,76 words
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Article86 1919-07-09 998 We are Informed by the Secretaries of the North Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., tna the Pontoon for the Dredge was successful y floated on Thursday, 3rd J uly. The funeral of the late Gnoh Gaik Hong Neoh, the wife of Mr. Cheah Choo Lye a younger sister86 words
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Article395 1919-07-09 999 [bectebs telegrams.] r™fon. June 29. -Continuing his statethe first portion of which appeared in me of yesterday General Smuts assert- Tthat two y achievements of far-reaching .or d importance were definitely recorded in f be treaty, namely, the destruction of pniaian militarism, and the ins.itu.ion of V, League[bectebs telegrams.] - 395 words
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221 1919-07-09 999 Paris, June 29.—President Poincare, replying to King George’s congratulations on the signature of the treaty of peace, says that France receives with gratitude the good wishes of Britain and expresses her thanks and congratulations to His Majesty and the ntish people and the Dominions and221 words
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Article214 1919-07-09 999 Evacuation of Petrograd. I Helsingfors, June 28, —Judging from I recent decrees the situation in Petrograd I must be desperate. The evacuation of the I town is being carried out in the most hasty I manner. I Kronstad to be Blown up. I Trotzky has ordered214 words
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Article725 1919-07-09 999 PARBOILED RICE PRICES. t A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued giving the following Maximum Prices for the sale of all parboiled rice, white rice and all the imported into or miiled in the Colony. Singapore and Penang. By licensed importers of rice 1452 a koyan. By licensed wholesale725 words
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Article378 1919-07-09 1000 Messrs. Morrison <fc Co, write in their weekly report dated Rangoon 27th June: Rainfall. The Indian Daily Weather Report, dated 17th June, gives the. total rainfall since Ist May at 18.96 inches, against a normal of 21.86 inches. Paddy.—Supplies continue moderate and we hear that jungle market378 words
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Article841 1919-07-09 1000 When we recently published the first official intimation relating to the celebration of the signing of the Peace Treaty throughout the British Empire it struck us that although the three days specified, (namely, Saturday 2nd August, Sunday 3rd August, and Monday 4th August) included a Sunday, which841 words
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Article246 1919-07-09 1000 Oink ma Actob Given Bight To Un Name In New Employ Mr* Wernbam Byott, o herwise“stewart Rome,’’the well known cinema actor.vai elven judgment in the Chancery Division May 28 tn the action brought by ths Hepworth Manufacturing Company to enforce an agreement under whici he underto k no*246 words
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Article380 1919-07-09 1001 [bBCTUBS TMLIGBAMS.] JAPAN AND GERMANY. RUMOURED intrigue denied. D Tnlv 6.—A categoric denial has issued by the Japanese delegation to Peace Conference stating that there ia the slightest foundation for the extrareport that Japan and Germany Save arranged a secret alliance eventually include Russia and that[bBCTUBS TMLIGBAMS.] - 380 words
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Article35 1919-07-09 1001 GERMANS BADLY BEATEN. la q en une 30. The German and k nd Wehr have su T e red three defeats P raGL i ea lly destroyed by and Lettish troops.35 words
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Article46 1919-07-09 1001 ki\Eß railway bridge blown up. duue .^B.—The Russo* advanced within eeven miles of Shunga and have occupied the district of Unitza, nine miles south-east of Kapa Selja. The Bolshevists have destroyed the important railway bridgeoverthe Unitza river. This will greatly impede the Allied advance.46 words
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Article22 1919-07-09 1001 REPORTED NOT SCUTTLED. Copenhagen, June 30.—The German Government officially denies the reported scuttling of warships in German ports.22 words
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Article32 1919-07-09 1001 Stupendous Figures. London, July I.—The revenue of the United Kingdom for the quarter ended June 3rd, was £185,795,762 as compared with £155,753,320 last year. [This inourcurrency approximates $5,300,000,000.]32 words
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Article66 1919-07-09 1001 Paris, July I.— Le Journal states that in order to hasten the date of the operation of the Peace Treaty the Allies, as soon as the treaty is ratified by Germany and any three of the Great Allies will appoint delegates to declare at a meeting at66 words
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Article27 1919-07-09 1001 TO TOUR THE SOUTH SEAS. Sydney, June 30.—Lord Jellicoe sails on the 3rd for a two or three months’ tour in the South Sea. Islands.27 words
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Article411 1919-07-09 1001 MEMORABLE SCENES. In the Streets. London, June 30. Upon the occasion of the Prime Minister proceeding to Parliament on his return from Paris large crowds assembled outside his official residence in Downing Street and flowed over into Whitehall. Cheering began as soon as Mr. Lloyd George was411 words
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Article13 1919-07-09 1001 Yesterday the Lettish troops reached Jaegel, nine miles from Riga.13 words
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Article20 1919-07-09 1001 The Germans are evacuating Riga where the Needra Ministry has been dissolved and the Minister for War arrested.20 words
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Article28 1919-07-09 1001 NEEDRA A FUGITIVE Needra fled to Libau where he was arrested, but escaped taking refuge with some Imperial German troops encamped six miles from Libau.28 words
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Article57 1919-07-09 1001 DEPENDS UPON DECISION OF U.S. SENATE. Paris, July 5. Although Wilson and Lloyd George signed undertakings to help France when attacked by Germany this does not mean that the Triple Alliance is a certainty. It all depends upon the American Senate, England having made her agreement conditional upon57 words
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Article24 1919-07-09 1001 CELEBRATED IN FRANCE. All persons employed in French Public offices are to be given a holiday in honour of the 4th July.24 words
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Article11 1919-07-09 1001 London, June 30.-Silver 53J. Small American offerings. Market quiet.11 words
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Article30 1919-07-09 1001 London, July I.—The new light cruiser Hawkin» will l>e commissioned at Chatham on 24th inst. for service as the flagship of the Commander-in-Chief of the Cnina Station.30 words
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Article81 1919-07-09 1002 [BICTU. TBLBOBAM».] AN EXAMPLE TO MALAYA. London, June 30.—1 n the House of Commons replying to Col. Yate, Mr. Montagu stated that the Raj in investigating the conditions of the Indian Civil Service would consider the question of giving immediate relief by Government providing all charges; also[BICTU. TBLBOBAM».] - 81 words
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Article84 1919-07-09 1002 AND THE ASIATICS TRADING ACT. London, June 30.-In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Bennett regarding the representations of the Transvaal Indians concorning the recently enacted Asiatic Trading Act, Col. Amery stated that it was a matter of controvery as to whether the Act continued the diminution84 words
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Article23 1919-07-09 1002 Paris, June 30.—Montenegro has lodged a formal protest against the Allies’ refusal to permit her to. be represented at the peace negotiations.23 words
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Article79 1919-07-09 1002 Copenhagen, June 30.—A well known neutral, writing from Buda Pest, declares that the recent counter-revolution broke out prematurely owing to the work of Bela Kun’s agents provocateurs. A night of terror followed the collapse. The terrorists dragged people from their homes where counter-revolutionary colours were flown and79 words
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Article40 1919-07-09 1002 LOSS OE LIFE AT VECCHIO. Rome, June 30.—An earthquake has shaken Tuscany, causing serious damage and loss of life, especially at Vecchio where, it is reported, one hundred and twenty persons were killed and one hundred injured.40 words
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Article43 1919-07-09 1002 GUARANTEE 01 GOOD FAITH WANTED. Berne, June 28.—Rumania has informed the Peace Conference that she is unable to withdraw her troops to the line of demarcation so long as she has no guarantee that Hungary will carry out her engagements.43 words
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Article39 1919-07-09 1002 COCHIUN’S MUNI! KENT OFFER. Mr. Cochean offers a prize of .£25,000 for a contest in London between the winner < f to-morrowos match with Willard Dempsey, and the winner of the Carpentier Beckett match at the Olympia39 words
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Article72 1919-07-09 1002 [limil THJOWfI.] Create a Diversion at Oswestry, BUT SUBSIDE AT COLD STEEL. London, July 3. Two thousand German prisoners at Oswestry where the scuttlers of the German fleet are interned upon pretext of being dissatisfied with the food arrangements refused to parade. They approached the barbed wire[limil THJOWfI.] - 72 words
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Article21 1919-07-09 1002 London, July Ist: Essex v. Middlesex A draw. Surrey v. Lancs Yorks v. Kent M M. C. C. v. Oxford21 words
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Article35 1919-07-09 1002 TO PAY FOR THEIR FUN. Cairo, June 25.—The military authorities have imposed fines to a total of £219,462 sterling upon various districts for damaging railways and other government property in the recent riots.35 words
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Article647 1919-07-09 1002 PRESENTATION OF AN ADDRESS TO MR. ALDWORTH. On the eve of his departure from the F.M.S. on well-earned furlough last Monday Mr. J. R. O. Adworth, Controller of Labour, F.M.S., was presented with an address by the Indian residents of the Federal Capital. The deputation, which647 words
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Article113 1919-07-09 1002 Break in Monsoon Accentuated. Simla, 23 June: —The weather summary, dated 23rd June, states: The break in t e monsoon is more marked this morning an little rain has occurred outside Assam, Bengal Burma and the west coast of the Penins 8« Hopeful Signs. Simli, 25th June:—The Arabian113 words
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Article28 1919-07-09 1002 A Chinese was this morning a fine of $2O and costs by Mr. S. H- for tailing to report a case of small-P 0 276, Chalia Street.28 words
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Article596 1919-07-09 1003 A League of new Spates stretching from the Baltic to Constantinople is obviously a outcome of the great war. These &sare Poland, Czecho-Slovakia, Rumania. Jugo-Slavia, and Greece. Such a Lague may be realised for three reasons, that small States cannot find sufficient -rotation in the guarantees of596 words
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Article535 1919-07-09 1003 COMMENCES FRIDAY JULY 18. Revised Programme for 18 and 19 July. We received after 1 p.m. to-day the following copy of the revised programme for the Peace Celebration in Penang bearing the signature of Mr. G. A. Hereford, Hon. Secietary General Purposes Committee and take this opportunity to535 words
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Article173 1919-07-09 1003 PRICES IN THE F.M.B. The Times of Malaya says that when the price of all rice was fixed recently for lenang and Singapore at 75 cents a gantang the Food Control Committee in erak then provisionally fixed the price in 1 erak at 81 cents per gantang. Since173 words
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Article303 1919-07-09 1003 Malaya’s Homage to the King. The following telegram from his Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements to the Right Hon’ble the Secretary of State for the Colonies, dated 29th June, 1919, is published for general information “On the occasion of the acceptance by our enemies of303 words
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3362 1919-07-09 1004 BT. GEOEGE’B CHURCH, The Reverend Keppel Garmer conducted a very impressive special Thanksgiving, Service at St. George’s Church yesterday morning. A large congregation had assembled shortly before 10 a.m. and among those present were the Hon. Mr. W. C. Michell, Resident Councillor; Mr. Justice3,362 words
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Article504 1919-07-09 1005 600,000 NEW HOUSES IN NEXT THREE YEARS. Half a million new houses in the next uhree years is the Government’s expectation as stated in the House of Commons by Dr. Addison, the Head of the Minisry of Health. In Committee on the financial resolution authorising expenditure in connection504 words
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Article1116 1919-07-09 1006 Improvement of Trade of the I ort. The following are extracts from the haltyearly Report of the Harbour Board dated 31st December, 1918 The Board are pleased to record that the working of the undertaking for the last halfyear has resulted in a surplus of income over1,116 words
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Article403 1919-07-09 1006 Manchesters Beaten. The cricket match between the P.C.C. and a team from the detachment of the Manchester! •t present in Penang which was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon ended in a victory for the P.C.C. by a very small margin. The Manchesters, batting first, put up403 words
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Article823 1919-07-09 1007 —Free Press. Jjjpo, COMMIKW OX Ex BATAOAScr. «Your public examination that i. T e done things which seem to me to Cinerou with pale of the criminal I < I will not say anything more on that Ml am going to confine myself to thia nuestion—Free Press. - 823 words
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Article265 1919-07-09 1007 Jn the Ipoh Police Court, Dr. Orme, Health Officer, charged Mr. N. E. Don, the manager of Ulu Pari Estate, under Section 205 of the Labour Cod#*, with failing to render proper medical assistance to a sick coolie on his e«tate. It appears that a Siamese woman,265 words
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Article211 1919-07-09 1007 Bangkok, May 30.—A circular letter has been issued to shareholders of the Nai Sok Tin Mining Co., Ltd., the object being to levy a call of 10 per cent, in order to ensure sufficient funds to enable the Company to expend moneys in connection with a211 words
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Article300 1919-07-09 1007 the Niw Commission. e Right Hon. E. 8. Montague, M. P Secretary of State for India, hw appointed i Commisaion to advise in regard to the aßd K.c'.B,c“7,ch^ r b^ n tOn Bmith CH The Right Hon. Lord Chaimen, G.C.B. Sir Manhall IF. Reid, C.I.E. Membwof the Council300 words
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Article256 1919-07-09 1007 Statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer. In the House of Commons on May 29 Mr. Macquisten asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the costs of all goldmining companies had greatly increased, and the intrinsic value of gold also greatly increased, while the standard mint price was256 words
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750 1919-07-09 1008 JACK DEMPSEY DEFEATS JESS WILLARD IN THIRD ROUND. Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A., July 4—ln the fight for the Heavyweight Championship oi the World to-day Jack Dempeey, who challenged, defeated Jess Willard, the holder of the title, in the third round. hi connection with this750 words
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1390 1919-07-09 1008 Jem Mace was the last World’s Champion under Prize Ring rmey. and when he died, in 1911, the last link with the old times may bt said to have been broken. Mace came t i th< iroi t at a time win i.1,390 words
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Article42 1919-07-09 1009 Ross Beats Noble. London, .1 une 30.—A.t the National Sporting Club last Saturday in the 20 rounds contest for the Bantamweight Championship of Great Britain, Walter Ross, of Glasgow, beat the holder, Tommy Noble, of Bermondsey, in the tenth round.42 words
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Article131 1919-07-09 1009 LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Ladies Semi-Final. tk U d Ju *y 1 ln the B«mi-Final« of ah Singles in the Lawn Tennii at Wimbledon Mrs. En«? 4 te En g’ aud beat Mrs. Beamish, aXhv r j Wai a ng with an in ured will y 610 4 aud 10131 words
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Article1087 1919-07-09 1009 Mrs. Helen Clarke Moffitt, sister of Genera! Gordon, has died at Southampton, aged 82. Ihe people of the Aaland Islands are again asking to be re-united to Sweden. Senor Gonzalez Besada, ex-President of the Spanish Chamber, died suddenly June 3. Ihe Rev. A. I). Ilarcus, Presbyterian Minister, Kuala Lumpur,1,087 words
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Article368 1919-07-09 1010 A BROKEN-HEARTED WOMAN. Hangs Herself. BIT DIES OF PNEUMONIA. Verdict. Natural Causes. The inquiry into the cautse of death of a Chinese woman named Tan Lee was held before Mr. B.H. Langston yesterday, Inspector McLernon conducting the inquiry. Dr. Lim Chooi Leong stated that on June 13 he368 words
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888 1919-07-09 1010 CORONER FINDS MURDER; Strongly Recommends Mercy. The next inquiry heard by Mr. Langston was into the circumstances attending the death of two children who died as the result of opium poisoning. Wong Ah Ngan, the mother, who is accused of the murder of the888 words
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Article234 1919-07-09 1010 [To the Editor of the Stralto Echo.) Dear Sir.—The Peace Treaty has bon signed and will soon be celebrated and everybody ought to be happy, but, alu! the poor kranis, who are at a loss how to make both ends meet owing to the high cost of living,234 words
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Article175 1919-07-09 1010 SATURDAY’S RESULTS. Following are the results of the racing al Ipoh last Saturday: Selangor Stakes. 6 furlongs. Wy, 6.7 -1 Won by ten lengths. Tote $lO. Stewards’ Stakes. 1 Mile. Angsan, 7.3 t Won by half length. Tote $206. President’s Cup. 1 Mile. Yarraman, 10.7 I Won by175 words
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Article107 1919-07-09 1011 SWEET POTATOES Ex-Godown Penang $4 per picul. Apply Dirtctor of Food Production, 8. 8. ArrxAL that Failed. Khoo Soo Choon, a rice merchant of ff-jgpore, who was convicted and fined •*OOO by Mr. Langham Carter, senior jJgMtrite, on May 12 last, for sending in a fglM return of107 words
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Article202 1919-07-09 1011 Mealie Meal. The Food Controller notifies A consignment of Mealie Meal has lately arrived from South Africa, and supplies can now beobtained from the'Secretary, Food Controlleror from Messrs, Huttenbach Brothers, who are acting as Distributing Agents on behalf ofGovernment. The cost is el 2 per bag202 words
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Article235 1919-07-09 1011 Manchebter beat Indians. The football match between a team of the detachment of the Manchester* and the Jndian Recreation Club which was played ,5n the Esplanade yesterday evening resulted in a victory for the former team by three goals to two. The game was a fast and exciting235 words
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Article220 1919-07-09 1011 Priv> Council and Attacks on Indian I Governmen r. Mrs. Annie Besant lost her appeal to the Pnvy Council May 13. She had appealed from the judgment of the High Court of Madras refusing to set aside an order of the roMadras forfeiting her security220 words
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Article159 1919-07-09 1011 A Royal Proclamation. The following Royal proclamation has been issued as a Gazette Extraordinary GEORGE R. I. Whereas a definitive treaty of peace between us and the Associated Governments and the German Government was concluded at Versailles on the 28th day of June last: In conformity thereunto we159 words
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Article179 1919-07-09 1011 MONDAY, 21st JULY. The Resident Councillor and Mrs. Michell will be At Home at the Residency at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 31st, when they hope to see all their friends of all nationalities to say farewell before they leave Penang for good on July 25. We179 words
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Article1118 1919-07-09 1011 PrtMEtatioa st Address to the Collector of War Tax, Psaaag. Un the ev* of his transfer front the War Tax Department, Mr. G. Hower Turner, Collector of War Tax, Penang, was presented with an address last Bunday afternoon at his residence by the members of the1,118 words
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Article716 1919-07-09 1012 CAUGHT BSD-HANDED. SMASHING JAPANESE PROPERTY. Salutary Sentences. In the District Court before Mr. R. D. Acton on Friday Ho Ah Soon, Yap Leong.and Tang Ng were charged that they on Juno 22 were members of an unlawful assembly and in prosecution of the common object of such716 words
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Article237 1919-07-09 1012 Guthrie Co.’a Report. Singapore, July 4. The quantity ber catalogued for this week’s Auction wm soiuewhat above the average at 1,110 ton dute to heavy arrivals from the Dutch Indies. Although manufacturing interests were not operating to any approciabls extent, demand was active throughout fts sale, and an237 words
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Article49 1919-07-09 1012 PRINCESS OF WALES'S STAKE*. Favourite Wins. London July 3, In the race for Ik* Princess of Wales’s stakes the result WISH follows: Buchan 1 Leandro 2 Cattegat 3 Four tran. Won by a neck. Betting 10 to 1 on Buchau 33 10 I against the others.49 words
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Article22 1919-07-09 1012 French Girl Wins Hands Dowa. London, Julv 2.—Mdlle.Surannelanftak (France) beat Mrs. Satterthwaits, (Eng»Wi by 6 to 1 andfi to 1.22 words
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Article34 1919-07-09 1012 Sviavtieii ivf Londoa, July 4. The adoeboni preliminary round for the Devil Osp 21th July are: British Isles Roper Barrett. KuHß o Arthur Lowe, Mavrqgordato. South Africa Aitken, Dodd* Raymcmd Mr Norton,34 words
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Article1151 1919-07-09 1013 The Treat with Germany has been signed, the Prime Minister has laid on the table of the House of Commons a Bill tor its ratificatiou, and the King-Emperor has issued a proclamation to all his subjects expressing latitude to th- Supreme Ruler of the Universe lor1,151 words
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Article510 1919-07-09 1013 [bectebs teleobame.J k 34 Starts. J l’ y 2 The Airship R 34 left Scotland for Amenca at 1.48 this morning 5.20 N 10.40 W by 8 o'clock. London, July 2 .-The Air Miniotrr announces that the R 34 was signalled a“S «clock this morning from 55.20 decree..[bectebs teleobame.J - 510 words
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Article137 1919-07-09 1014 [llDTni TBLBGRAMS.] A Question of Law. Amsterdam, July 3,—lnterviewed by a Telegraaj representative, a high government authority states that the question of the extradition of the ex-Kaiaer will be solely judicial. The character of the demand for extradition will be examined in the light of the laws and[llDTni TBLBGRAMS.] - 137 words
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Article63 1919-07-09 1014 London, July 2.-Silver steady fair demand. London, July 3. Silver 53$ buyers 53i sellers. There is a scarcity. Ollers are steady. London, July 3.—Montagu’s report that the price fell on 30th June Rowing to more plentiful supplies; but the scarcity of supplies to-day has caused a recovery. The Shanghai63 words
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Article167 1919-07-09 1014 Equality in Civil and Judicial Matters. London, July 4.—ln the House of Commons the Hon. W. Astor, representing the Local Government Board, opposed the third reading of The Women’s Emancipation Bill which the labour party bad introduced. He said that Government would introduce its own bill next167 words
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Article92 1919-07-09 1014 The Tribunal. London, July 3. -'1 he most discussed passage in the premier’s speech in the lobbies of parliament was the trial of the Ex-Kaiser in London. It was observed how closely the secret had been guarded. It is presumed that the tribunal will be composed of British,92 words
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Article59 1919-07-09 1014 [bbutbbs tblbobams.] British Troops Leaving North. Renter understands that the British evacuation of North Russia has already begun and by the time the ice forms there will lie no British troops there except those of the volunteer missions. And Evacuating Caucasus. British troops are also to be withdrawn from[bbutbbs tblbobams.] - 59 words
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Article32 1919-07-09 1014 To Tour the World. London, July 4. —Tne Prince of Wales addressing the Australian soldiers in London said that he hoped to be with them in Australia very soon.32 words
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Article60 1919-07-09 1014 Financial Problem. Paris, July 3:—The Allied Conference has decided that international consultations in economic matters shall continue until the Council of the League nations has an opportunity of considering the present acute position of the economic situation. The Supreme Economic Council will be requested to suggest for the60 words
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Article42 1919-07-09 1014 Paris, July 2.—A solution of the Italian problem is being discussed in the form of certain colonial concessions to Italy, probably in Africa, in return for her support. The Conference will announce its decision as regaids the Adriatic.42 words
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Article98 1919-07-09 1014 Turkish Delegates. Paris, July I.—The members of the Turkish delegation are leaving Paris on the 3rd. They have been permitted to remain a few days to see Paris and will probably be recalled later on. Council of Four. The Council of Four, comprising Mr. A.J. Balfour, Mr.98 words
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Article41 1919-07-09 1014 All Sects Invited. Recalls Transient Unity at Trial of the Seven, London, July 3.—The Bishop of London has invited the heads of all denominations in London to attend the Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul’s on July 6.41 words
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Article24 1919-07-09 1014 EXPECTED BEFORE END OF JULY, Berlin, July 2:—']he National Assembly will probable ratify the peace treaty during the second half of July.24 words
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Article78 1919-07-09 1014 [bEUTMB TBLBGBAMi.I BILL BEFORE FRENCH CHAMBER, Pari., June 30.-In the French Chamb» M. Clemenceau submitted a bill for th ratification of the Treaty. He ernphMi») Frances determination to secure a veneml peace but it must be based upon interna order. He appealed for the co-operation of Labour;[bEUTMB TBLBGBAMi.I - 78 words
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Article78 1919-07-09 1014 BRITAIN AND AMERICA LORDS OF ALL London, July 4:—The Vienna press discussing the peace treaty says that England and America are now lords over hundreds of millions. They are the Judges of the assembled nations with power to pronounce the economic death sentence on refractory peoples78 words
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Article46 1919-07-09 1014 London, July 6.—The Council of Five’s consideration of the question of Turkey has been suspended in order to allow President Wilson to consult the American Senate in regard to the advisability of the United States accepting one or more mandates over Turkish territory,46 words
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Article88 1919-07-09 1014 Now Begging in the Gutter. Haig’s Scathing Denunciation. Giving evidence before the Committee of Inquiry into the Pensions administration Sir Douglas Haig denounced the system of providing for the sufferers by the war in scathing terms. He declared that many disabled officers were absolutely88 words
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Article63 1919-07-09 1014 London, July 1. —Reuter learns that the Bolshevists continue their advance eastern front aud are now two days March from Perm and have crossed the Kama River. Admeral Koltchak’s retreat con* continues without much fighting. And Claim Victory. London, July I.—The Bolsheyiki claim to have captured Perm in63 words
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Article72 1919-07-09 1014 Imbroglio at Bergama. Constantinople, June 24. A battalion was ambushed, badly cut U P. forced to retire by the Turks in the regi of Bergama which is outside the Council of Four assigned to the W occupation. The instructions froni Paris Council are now repeated an Porte72 words
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Article23 1919-07-09 1015 [beutebs telegrams.] Washington, July 3.-The War Departha» ordered the demobilisation of the September 30 to peacetime strength which is approximately 233,000.[beutebs telegrams.] - 23 words
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Article20 1919-07-09 1015 London, July 2. The Bulgarian Treaty -ill be completed speedily. Numerous frontier questions have already been settled.20 words
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Article55 1919-07-09 1015 Another Strike Declared. Montreal July 3.-The Canadian garment workers have followed Chicago s example and have declared a general strike throughout the Dominion. They demand forty-four dollars a week wages and a forty hour-week Vancouver, t July 8. The general strike is called out and the men55 words
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Article36 1919-07-09 1015 Plchon Replaces Clemenceau. Paris, July 1. M. Pichon replaced M. Clemenceau on the Council of Five yesterday and presides in his stead. The. Council will hear the views of the Rumanian delegates to-morrow.36 words
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Article72 1919-07-09 1015 Not to be Accepted for haiser. London, July 3, The Times Paris correspondent says that the Allies will probably thank Bethniann Hollweg for his offer tosurr ender and inform him that he will Le tried but that his surrender cannot exonerate the ex-Kaiser. Great Strike at Chicago. Chicago,72 words
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Article116 1919-07-09 1015 Now Under Consideration. Paris, July 2.—The members of the Council are engage in completing the Austrian peace terms but it is not thought that they will be ready before next week. It is intended that the Austrians after they have received the last sections of the terms116 words
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Article54 1919-07-09 1015 As Viewed jo the Lobby, London July 3 The Times parliamentary correspondent discussing Lloyd george’s po icy says that were are strong grouds for fl tu that he returned from Paris to for the coalition on the present basis i 6 i himself definitely in opposition labour54 words
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Article190 1919-07-09 1015 40,000,000 Spindles Idle. <ritenV’r^ U e traor dinary situation has the Cki ja ncas Jjire owing to the refusal of I -native Spinners' Amalgamation to resume on June 30 contrary to the decision I of the Council of the United Textile Workers In consequence of this forty190 words
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Article26 1919-07-09 1015 President Replies to Message. Loudon, July 2. —President Wilson replied cordially to the King’s peace message, referring especially to the new AngloAmerican tie.26 words
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Article261 1919-07-09 1015 French Ratification of Treaty, Paris, June 6.—M. Clemenceau received a great ovation in the Chamber of Deputies when he introduced his bill for the ratification of the treaty. France, he said, would carry out the work of Peace as she had waged war without flinching. An261 words
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Article24 1919-07-09 1015 Tc India, China and Japan. New York, July 1. Gold shipments «750,000 to Calcutta, $1,300,000 to China, U 500,000 to Japan,24 words
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Article517 1919-07-09 1015 [Blunt. nUOBAMI.] Sails for Cape Town. London, July 2.-General Botha has sailed for Cape Town by .the Llanstephan Castle. I rior to his dejiarture he was interviewed by Reuter. He paid a great tribute to the Government and people of Britain. In all quarters from the Premier downwards,[Blunt. nUOBAMI.] - 517 words
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Article84 1919-07-09 1015 1 Berlin, June 29. Noske’s strike decree has been withdrawn and railwaymen will resume work on June 30. It is reported I that the tramwaymen, overhead and underI ground, and the railwaymen will strike on I June 30. Tood Held Up. I Berlin, July 1.-The Minister of84 words
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Article37 1919-07-09 1016 [BBUTFB» TELEGWft.] Pichon Replaces Clemenceau. Paris, July I.—M. Pichon replaced M. Clemenceau on the Council of Five yesterday and presides in his stead. The Council will hear the views of tho Rumanian delegates to-morrow.[BBUTFB» TELEGWft.] - 37 words
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Article25 1919-07-09 1016 Evacuating Czecho-Slovakia. Buda-Peat, July 1. In accordance with the instructions of the Allies the Hungarian troops have begun to evacuate the Czec oSlovak territory.25 words
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Article70 1919-07-09 1016 Helsingfors, July I.—Escaped officers from Petrograd declare that the Bolshevists recently arrested eight hundred persons and subsequently slaughtered Jhem with machine-guns at the fortress of bt. Peter and St. Paul. The bodies were thrown into the Neva. The total number arrested was over 18 000 which70 words
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Article103 1919-07-09 1016 Disposal of the Fragments. Paris, July 1.-The Allied Admirals, including Admiral Halsey are conferring regarling the disposal of the remaining German warships. All the great powers, excepting France, who desires distribution, favour breaking up the vessels their destruction to assume a more acute form when handing over the103 words
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Article27 1919-07-09 1016 Supreme Command Dissolved. Copenhagen, July 3: —The German supreme army command is dissolving to-day. The premier has telegraphed to Hindenberg thanking him for his services.27 words
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Article103 1919-07-09 1016 CRIMEA CUT OFT. Astrachan Threatened. London July 3.—Reuter learns that Denikin is continuing to advance very successfully. He crossed the Dniester and captured Ekaterinoslav and is now twenty miles west of Kharkov thus gaining complete control of the main land communications into the Crimea which there is103 words
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Article20 1919-07-09 1016 Revolution in Progress. Limas.—A revolution has broken out. The President and his Cabinet ministers have been imprisoned.20 words
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Article32 1919-07-09 1016 [bivtwbb tblbobams.J Rome, July 3. The high cost of living has led to disturbances in Bologna, Florence, Ancona and elsewhere. Shops were looted. There were casualties killed and wounded.[bivtwbb tblbobams.J - 32 words
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Article73 1919-07-09 1016 Paris, July I.—lt is pointed out that the Anglo-American agreement promising succour to France in the event of a German aggression must bo ratified by the Governments of America and Great Britain; after which it will be submitted to the Council of the League of Nations which is73 words
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Article86 1919-07-09 1016 Failure of German Intrigues. Paris, July I.—With regard to the recent discredited rumour of a Secret GermanoJapaneae treaty it is authoritatively stated that Germany during the war made several very tempting offers to Japan to change sides. Perhaps the most important of these was made in 191686 words
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Article120 1919-07-09 1016 London, July 1. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law announced that it was decided to hold peace thanksgiving services throughout the country on July 6. Their Majesties will attend the service at Saint Paul’s at which also the Speaker and the Lord Chancellor will attend.120 words
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Article70 1919-07-09 1016 To be Relaxed at Last. In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Winston Churchill stated that the cable censorship would be relaxed very shortly. He emphasised that Government had given most earnest attention to this most urgent and most important question in view of relieving the70 words
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Article221 1919-07-09 1016 Paris, June 30.—M. Clemenceau has sent a letter to M. Paderewski transmitting the Polish treaty for signature in connection with article 63 of the German treat* it points out that the Polish treatv dL .J constitute a fresh departure in negS with any newly created state and221 words
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Article79 1919-07-09 1016 Berlin, July 1. Following the food disturbances excesses occurred at Billefeld where the mob occupied the townhall and the railway station, forced a number of works to close down and seized quantities of rifles and ammunition. Two were killed and a number injured. Later. —Noske has79 words
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Article330 1919-07-09 1016 The report of the Mount Bischoff Tin Mining Co. for the second half of last year shows that despite the higher nominal price of the London market £333 7s 9d, against £323 lls 4d. the company did not do so well as in the first half of the330 words
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Article618 1919-07-09 1017 m. MMhdyen’s Splendid Lead. j.r«6 published an announcement '’“‘“a L that the Hon. Mr. Eric Mac ,0 J to !c,i to beCOn e th firBt ~lijen < the Estate Etaßs Association, says F Btr °H°i.v Mail” n its isBUC of 4tll inKtant ,be l U ‘t i u618 words
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Article231 1919-07-09 1017 MARRIAGES. Burb—King—On April 26, at Chiswick Parish Church, Percy Beard Frank Burr, Sanitary Inspector of Ipoh, fourth son of the late James Henry Burr, to Isabella, eldest daughter of Mr. Thos. A. King, M.C.C., j.p., of Chiswick. Chivers Cole.—At St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, on June 28, by the231 words
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