The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 22 October 1919

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    22 1 The Straits Echo. MAIL EDITION. SIS PER ANNUM. Single Copy 40 cis. Vol. 17 Penang, Wednesday, 2 nd October 1919, No. 43.
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      371 1 CONTENTS. I Leaders: Miscellaneous (Continued): I The Gambling Scandal 1.673 Food Growing in Penang I Need of Reforms 1,683 Housing Problem in Bombay 1.69« I Society of Planter. 1.687 H«rk>n, j" J’®®® I Our Wireless Need 1.693 Th. Uu Ch« Eok 1.J6 False Notes 1.70 Japan’s Sood Faith 1.698 I
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      182 2 z S 3* the I “STRAITS ECHO” 8 MAIL EDITION. B \\L Vvt .—.MCCJOOR— > J 5) w. F jlLhed th? d±y prior to the departure of each mail few Europe, jp and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the £s£? daily issues, as well as
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    THE GAMBLING SCANDAL.
    932 1673 Many are the attractions that inveigle people from the paths of virtue to the Road to Ruin, and it seems from what has come to our knowledge that an enticement which has proved very attractive in this part of the world is that particular kind of vice
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    KUALA KETIL RUBBER.
    105 1673 A New Flotation. The prospectus of the Kuala Ketil Rubber Co Ltd.,—the estates being in Kedah has ust been issued, the Suhcription List openvog on the 24th instant and closing on or jefore Ist November. x The capital is M ,000,000 divided into 1 000,0 0 shares
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    M. A. P.
    551 1673 According to R-uters the Maharanee of Baroda has arrived in London. Major T. F. Chipp, Actant Director, Botanic Gardens, is in Penang. The Resident of Negri Sembilan ha. appointed Mr. Lae Ka to be a Justice of the Peace, Mr. G. E. Webb. English Master, King’s College,
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      102 1673 Che Straits echo. PUBLISHED DAILY. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD., 39, Beach Street, Penang. Price:— Daily Local $3O Per annum. Dally Outstation Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $lB Per annum. Cable Addhess ECHO PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586. Printing Department 343. N.B. All business
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    THE BALTIC PROVINCES.
    368 1674 German Evacuation Deliberately Delayed. More Hun Trickery [bbctkrs telegrams.] Paris, October 11. Ths Allies’ reply to ths German note with regard to the evacuation of the Baltic Provinces says that it is difficult not to believe that the German Government’s delay in ordering the evacuation is not
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    Inter-allied Commission’s Intervention.
    238 1674 German Minesweepers Recalled Copenhagen, October 11.—Berlin semiofficially confirms the Stettin Abendpost telegram cabled earlier. It appeals that the telegram from London was sent by the Inter-Allied Naval Commission which also ordered the recall of the German minesweepers. Assistance from Esthonia. Copenhagen, October 11.—A telegram from Helsingfors states
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    Commonwealth Budget.
    125 1674 A Deficit Melbourne, October 8. In the Federal House of representatives the Hon. Mr. A. Poynton, introducing the Budget, said that the revenue for 1918*1919 was £44,750,000 and the expenditure £45,000,000. War expenditure totalled £311,500,000. The estimated deficit for 1919-1920 was £3,250,000. The public debt of the Commonwealth
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    The French Senate.
    108 1674 Clemenceau's Tribute to Britain. Paris, October 11 —ln the French Senate in the course of discussion on the peace treaty M. Clemenceau emphasised the necessity of vigilance and paid a tribute to Great Britain’s efforts to make nations free. (Cheers). His Opinion of Germany. He declared that
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    Lenin’s Assassination Denied
    45 1674 Only Imprisoned by Colleagues. Helsingfors, October 11.—A cable from Reval states that the report that M. Lenin was assassinated is denied but stated that be lost all influence and was imprisoned by his colleagues lest he should try to flee the country.
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    Austrian Food Supply.
    28 1674 Collapse Imminent, Vienna, October 11. In the National Assembly the Food Minister declared that the danger of a collapse of the food supply is imminent.
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    Peace of the Balkans.
    51 1674 Another Triple Pact Urged. [biutkbs tklkgkams.] Paris, October 11.—The Temp’s correspondent at Bucharest states that the Rumanian press is urging a French, Italian and Rumanian alliance with a view of guaranteeing the peace of the Balkans forcing Hungary to gravitate thereto with consequent influence as regards
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    Concession to Afghanistan.
    101 1674 Times"' Condemnation. The Times condemns the giving to the Afghans of the control of external relations and also what it calls an apparently calculated and unpardonable delay by the Indian Government in revealing that this “Great Concession has been made. It says that Chirol’s words uttered in
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    Sinn-Fein Outrages.
    45 1674 During 41 Months. The official return for the period from May, 1916, to September, 1919, shows that 1,293 Sinn-Fein outrages occurred in Ireland, including 16 murders, firing at people 66, firing into houses 30, incendiarism 55, assaults 60 and raids for arms 478.
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    The Anglo-Persian Agreement.
    131 1674 Foreign Minister s Statement. Paris, October 11. The Persian Foreign Minister in an interview stated that he had requested the Peace Conference to give him an audience in order to explain the wishes of Persia. He emphasised that the apprehensions with regard to the Anglo-Persian agreement were
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    Loan to China.
    31 1674 The Chinese loan cabled on October 8 totals £1,800,000. It arises out of an agreement under which Vickers will supply a large number of commercial aeroplanes to China.
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    Trade Mission to the East.
    89 1674 Membership Limited. At a meeting of the cotton interests in Manchester it was reported that the Treasury wishes to limit the membership of the proposed Trade Mission to the Far East to three instead of twelve and the Government’s contribution to £3,000 instead of the
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    Paris Epitome.
    500 1675 (Havas). Paris Automobile Exhibition. Paris, October 13. The show of the automobile industry in Paris is a superb success and a proof that France is again working hard. Press Comments. The New York Herald writes that the exhibition is unsurpassable, the display of finished workmanship being allied with
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    Omsk Government Recognised.
    14 1675 Paris, October 11,—General Judenitch has officially recognised the Omsk Governm ent.
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    Paris-Melbourne Flight.
    39 1675 Prevented by log [beutebs TELEGBAMS.] rd” 7 1 Mouli e aux, October 11,—The fc* aVla n° r oulet h 0 «"ted on owins tn°fn P oB t 0 !l>ollrne returned owing to fog after covenng fitty kilometres.
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    The Peace Treaty.
    61 1675 Ratification Completed. Paris, October 11.—It is expected that a decree promulgating the ratification of the peace treaty will be gazetted on October 13 thus completing the ratification by three great powers and officially ending the state °rS ar, hereupon the pre-war social life or Kans will probably
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    Lord Jellicoe’s Tour.
    45 1675 Welcomed In the Fijis. Suva, Fiji Islands, October 6.—Lord Jellicoe arrived and was met by a fleet of sailing canoes. He was welcomed by the native chiefs. Lord Jellicos in a speech suggested that Suva would probably be the acific Pnaval base.
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    PORTRAIT OF SIR ARTHUR YOUNG.
    347 1675 Appeal for Subscriptions. We have much pleasure in complying with the request of the Penang Chamber of Commerce to give the following prompt publi city:— Sir. Arthur Young, G. C. M. G., has now retired from the Governorship of the Colony and it has been
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    INCORPORATED SOCIETY OF PLANTERS.
    75 1675 (Incorporated in the F.M.S.) The Council and office-bearers of this newly-incorporated and very useful society, about which we hope to have a good deal to say in an early issue, is constituted as follows: President: The Hon. Mr. Eric Macfadyen. Vice Pres dents; E. B. Skinnrr,
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    COUNCIL.
    192 1675 Chairman: L. Mooijaart. Vice-Chairman: T. Gordon Croal. Perak. A. B. Milne, Ipoh. Leslie E. Haynes, Teluk Anson. E. 8. Hector, Taiping. Negri Sembllan. W. Thomson, Batang Benar. Phillip 8. Castle, Kuala Pilah. G. F. W. Clifford, Ayer Kuning 8. Kedah. F. R. Long, Lunas. R. O. Wood, Padang Serai.
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    Rumanians Evacuate Hungary.
    77 1675 [saunas tkl*obams.] Budapest, October 11. —The Rumanian military authorities announce that the Rumanian troops evacuat' d Hungary west of the Danube without disorder. With reference to Notifications Noe. 28 and 132, published in the F. M. S. Government Gazette of the 3rd January, 1919, it is notified
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    CHUNGHUA ANNIVERSARY.
    267 1676 Celebation in Taiping. It was proposed by members of the Cheong Choon Club, in Taiping, to organise and have a lantern procession on the 10th instant, the anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of China. Towkay Chung Thye Phin, President of the Cantonese Association, Taiping, kindly lent
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    P. A. M.
    244 1676 Meeting to be Held in Penang. It is notified that an ordinary meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya will be held at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, the 27th inst., in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, to transact the business specified in thefollowing Agenda. 1. Minutes of
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1062 1676 Fortnightly Meeting. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the I Municipal Commissioners was held at the I Municipal Offices, yesterday after noon, there I being present Mr. G. A. Hertford (PresiI dent), Hon. Mr. A. F. Goodrich, Mr. F. I Duxbury, Mr. A. M. Goodman, Mr. Yeoh I Guan
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    BOLSHEVIKS IN SIBERIA
    190 1676 Release Political Frisones in Irkutsk. The Asahi publishes a Harbin dispatch to the effect that on the 19th instant the Bolsheviks raided the Alexandrovsky Prison in a suburb of Irkutsk. They disarmed the jailers and guards, and proceeded to set all the inmates at liberty. Of about
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    ANOTHER DASTARDLY OUTRAGE IN PENANG.
    680 1677 GANG OF TOBBERS INVADES MR. PARKE ITS HOUSE, Prompt Action of the Inmates Scares Marauders who Bat a Hasty Retreat. Hardly had the sensation created by the dastardly outrage perpetrated at the private residence of our fellow-townsman Mr. Chung Thye Chong, in Northam Road, died
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    RUBBER UP.
    42 1677 Messrs. Boustead <fc Co courteously inform us that they are iu receipt of telegraphic advices dated London 13th instant reporting that Ist Latex Crepe is now fetching 2 4 in London whilst Smoked Sheet is also selling at that figure.
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    NYAI DASIMAH.
    173 1677 Statement of Accounts. Repeat Performance on 12th October. Downstairs. Tic ets. cts. Reserved Seats 2261 5 each 1.132.50 First Class 83 3 249.00 Second Class 77 2 154 00 Third Class 135 „1 135.00 Upstairs. First Class 125 „2 250.00 Second Class 200 1 200.50 Third Class 149
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    RUBBER MARKET.
    163 1677 Guthrie <fc Co.’s Report. Singapore, October 9.—The usual weekly auctions held yesterday and to-day were marked with a good demand for all grades which continued throughout the sales. On the opening day fine pale crepe was rather out of favour, but sold up to 88 i cents (one
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      THE FREE LIBRARY PROPOSAL.
      575 1677 [To the Editor 0/ the Strath Echo.] Dear Sir,—Being lucky enough to have the chance of read.ng a copy of your paper of yesterday s date and having come across a letter on the above caption, contributed by Another Subscriber who should be greatly congratulated for
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    PASSAGES TO THE EAST.
    303 1678 A London wire to the Times of Ceylon, dated September 26, says: The Government Lai taken all steamer accommodation for at least two months for tbe relief of the troops in India and no passages are securable. A Calcutta telegram of September 28 states: 'Passages for
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    MASTER OF THE TELEMACHUS FINED $l,000.
    555 1678 Before Captain Taylor, R.N., in the Marine Court, Hongkong, on October 3, says the China Mail, Captain E. Bentley, master of the Telemachus, was charged at the instance of Police Sergeant William Pincott, A 54, with (I) unlawfully failing to put up in a
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    101 1678 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended October 4 was 33 45 an appreciable drop over that of the previous week. The total number of deaths was 244, of which 181 were male subjects and 63 female. Convusions claimed 31, phthisis
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    CRIME IN MALAYA.
    105 1678 T.O.M More Murders and Robberies in Perak. In ’he course of a robbery at Tapah,, in the Bataug Padang district, on Saturday, a Malay was murdered by a gaug of Chinese robbers armed with parangs. Details of this latest outrage on the part of the gangs who
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    NEW HYMN OF HATE.
    111 1678 Prussia and the Poles. I Tom Polish sources come the lines of a new Prussian Hymn of Hate against the Poles, now being sung by Germans in Silesia If good towns of Silesia come into Poland’s hand, Then perish Polish children like beasts throughout these lands.
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      Football.
      40 1678 A foot ba 1 match wag played yesterday between a junior eleven from the Javanese students visiting Penang and the Free School Junior Scouts. Jhe game resulted in a win for the home team by three goals to one.
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      SINGAPORE RACES.
      347 1678 First Day's Results. Singapore, October 14. —The autumn races commenced this afternoon. The weather was fine and there was a large attendance, including the Hon. Mr. F.S. James, Officer Administering the Government. Appended are the results 1. MJay States Plate. Mr. J. J. A. Williams’ Noel 9.4 Vincent
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    RE-MAKING OF CHINA.
    480 1679 NO FEAR OF BOLSHEVISM. Mr. Lou Tseng-Tr-iang, the Chinese Foreign Minister, who was recently in London as I. ie guest of the British Government, received a special correspondent the Sunday Times, with whom he conversed as follows: It is the ambition of the President of the Republic,”
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    THE AGE OF WIRELESS WONDERS.
    654 1679 SECRET CIPHER. Nearest Approach to a Universal Language. Beacon fires were the earliest language by which men projected their thoughts to one Another to distances far beyond the reach of the human voice. rho skill still maintained by some of r be ravage tribes of
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    MALARIA DEATHS IN ENGLAND.
    570 1679 B.T. Campaign of Instruction Needed (By A Meolcai Cone»., Many »go it waa i The T lffits 1 '■> tre h «e’er, dysenter. a c d..eases not.fiable must uj| to a h er..- tee purpose unless at the s t \/se diseases was g lVftn to
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    SINO-TIBETAN AFFAIRS.
    1028 1680 INSPIRED JAPANESE ATTACKS ON BRITISH Scheme to side-track the Shantung Issue Campaign of Deliberate Misrepresentation Following is the tixt of a communication add vessel by die Peking correspondent of the Peking and Tientsin limes, which is published in Tientsin, on the 2nd Septeinb r, to Lis journal: 1
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    CHINA’S ECONOMIC PROBLEM.
    524 1680 —Daily News. Peking, Sept. 20.—At a meeting of the Economic C mm $s >n held on Thursday, the Tro-.- co med a >y j >ech before the high financial offic Ms of the Government in tho course of which he said Since the restoration of peace, the
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    CHINA STATION FLAGSHIP.
    141 1680 Arrival In Penang. The H M.S. Hawkins, the Flagship of tho China Squadron, arrived at Penang yesterday. She was commissioned on the 24th July of this year, and is the latest thing in cruisers. She is fitted with turbine oil engines and has four propellers. Her registered
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      STUDENTS’ DEMONSTRATIONS.
      218 1681 Mass Meeting of Chinese in Shanghai. (Hongkong Post Special.) Shanghai, October 4.-The Students’ Unions have voted that deputations go to Peking to protest against the arrest of 4udents and demonstrating against the administration of Shantung. Shanghai, October 5. -The students’ mass meeting, of several thousand people, has asked
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      Acting Premier To Carry on for the Present.
      680 1681 {Eastern News Agency.) Peking, Sept. 28.—With regard to the Cabinet question, the Government is of the opinion that the present situation should be maintained and most of the officials are of the view that the Acting Premier should carry on for the
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    GOLD RUNNING.
    276 1681 ANOTHER SENSATIONAL SEIZURE. Several ThouTL^ EREIOX9 the Straits. Tn£ ?T age frora Baikal, French India, dated September 14, Bava wnsauon prevail. i n the town ujxin the recent seizure o f sovereign “S J® a "o^iX P Th e l “a’" goonthe “Port of gold into E A
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    JAPAN AND MONGOLIA.
    230 1681 Central Government for assistance.—Pekina Daily News, Russians Transfer Concessions to Japanese. Peking, Sept. 19,-Laet month when the Bolsheviks were advancing to the east from the Wuiahen mountains threatening the very existence of the Om s k Government, a sum of Gold *200,000 was borrowed from the Americans
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      HOCKEY.
      46 1682 The game of hockey between the P. C. C. and the Students from Semarang which was played on the Esplanade yesterday evening resulted in a draw of two goals each. Messrs. H. Lee Warner and C. H. Nicol were very prominent for the home side.
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      HONGKONG CRICKET TOUR.
      107 1682 Mr. Geo. P. Owen writes to the Ipoh Times from Singapore:— «In reply to your -letter of the 27th ultimo, re Hongkong cricket match, it was last night definitely decide 1 to abandon the idea of sending a Straits team to Hongkong, the reason being that out
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      High Jumping Record.
      47 1682 At Albury, Australia, recently, an endeavour was made to break the high jumping record for Australia, previously held by Sundown, who jumped 7ft. Bin. at Quirindi. Sundown cleared 7ft. 9iu. after all the other competitors had retired. He cleared some inches above the timber.
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      Boxing.
      136 1682 Beckett-Carpentier Mitch Fixed. It is announced that Joe Beckett and Georges Carpentier will meet at the Holborn Stadium, London, on December 4. Mr. Cochran, the promoter, promises that the winner will be given his chance against Jack Dempsey, the world's champion, at the Olympia next May. Criqui-Ross Fight. Criqui,
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      Swimming Club.
      344 1682 ,—Straits Times. There was a special interest in the 200 yards handicap at the Singapore Swimming Club last Sunday as the race decided the holding of the Jackson-Mi liar Cup for the year. The cup is competed for in a number of races of varying distances up to
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      S. R. C. SPORTS.
      566 1682 First Athletic Meeting Since 1913. For the first time since 1913, the annual athletic sports of the Singapore Recreation Club were held on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon, attended by a large number of guests in spite of the not too favourable weather, says the Free
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    FOOD CONTROL.
    164 1682 Rice Prices in Kuala Selangor. In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Food Control Regulations, the Food Controller fixes maximum prices for the sale of all white rice and all parboiled rice imported into or milled in the administrative district of Kuala Selangor, as follows: By
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    THE M. S. G.
    268 1682 Indian Order of Merit. An extract from the Gazette of India, dated Simla, September 19th, save:— "I he following rewards nave been granted to the undermentioned for acts of gallantry or devotion to duty in the field while serving with the Aden Field Force: Awarded the
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    NEED OF REFORMS.
    1343 1683 The Municipal Commission of Penang xnust be a body of prodigious profoundity of thought, for the speech of its members is generally silent. Thought, as a high authority teaches, is silent speech. It is regrettable, however, that no proposals for the reconstruction with which we are now
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    GERMAN GOODS AT NEW YORK.
    509 1683 New York, Sept. 20.—The first German cargo of glassware and toys since the war entered the port of New York yesterday. Thia has greatly stimulated American feeling, which is threatened by the various strikes with high cost of production. The news has become the topic
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    BATTLE OF RIGA.
    317 1684 Bermondt’s Plan Frustrated. [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] London, October 12.—A telegram from Riga states that Col. Bermondt announced hie intention to enter Rig at midnight on Thursday but his plan was upset by the sturdy resistance of the barefooted Letts, who succeeded in filling the breaches in the line.
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    King of Italy.
    30 1684 Abdication Rii Denied Rome, October 12 —An official communique denies the rumours that King Emanuele of Italy has decided on abdication in connection with the Fiume affair.
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    Martial Law.
    25 1684 Ends in France, Park, OctoW 12—A decree has been published abolishing martial law, which was proclaimed during the war, in all French departments.
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    Abolition Of Black lists.
    29 1684 London, October 13.—The black lists giving the names of firms in all countries trading with the enemy, which greatly helped the blockade, are definitely abolished.
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    Retrenchment of Fighting Forces.
    62 1684 Reduction in Expenditure London,OctoW 13. The Daily Express” elites that the Cabinet Retrenchment Compxittee decided that, if real economy is realis- able it must be in the fighting forces. It is stated that the army expenditure will be reduced to £75,000,000, the Naval to £60,000,000 and
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    Mine Sweeping.
    38 1684 London, October 13.—American ships which have been helping to clear up the vast mine field between the Orkneys and Norway have completed their task accounting for 21,000 mines. Only four out of 36 minesweepers escaped scatheless.
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    Attacking A Train.
    23 1684 London, October 13.—Fourteen men attacked a train between Cork and Queenstown. They disarmed three soldiers and disappeared leaving no clue.
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    Borough Elections.
    56 1684 Increased Rates. London, October 13.—1 n connection with the forthcoming Borough Elections, the papers are calling attention to the heavy increases in rates. West Ham heads the London Boroughs with a rate of 15s. 6d. while Kensington is the lowest with Bs. lOd. The county rates are all
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    America's Rice Surplus
    55 1684 Better Than Asiatic Offers. London, October 14.—The Times states that a representative of the Southern Rice Growers’ Association of the United States now in England states that America’s surplus of rice is 500,000 tons and is of much better quality than Asiatic. Offers for 200,000 tons have
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    Echo of Champagne Offensive.
    194 1684 Col. Repington's Views. London, October 13.—Colonel Repington in the Morning Post,” commenting upon the revelations in the French CbnmW on October 11, said he was of opinion that the British Command has nothing to regret in its action when General Nivelle failed. He urges the publication
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    French Shipping Strike.
    34 1684 Mails and Passengers Held Up. Marseilles, October 14.—The shipping strike is extending. There were no sailings yesterday. The mails for Egypt and the Near East and 9,000 passsengeis are held up
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    PRESIDENT WILSON.
    154 1684 Protracted Illness. [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] Washington, October 12.-The official bulletin, announcing President Wilson’s condition which necessitates his remafajJ in bed for an extended period, dispelled the hope of an early resumption of his presidential duties. A Sensational Letter. In America a sensational letter appeared in the newspapers alleged to
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    Tribute to British Armies.
    54 1684 Monument Unveiled. Mons, October 12. —An imposing ceremony took place at the unveiling of the monument erected by the inhabitants in honour of the British armies at Herchies where the last shots of the war were fired on November 11, 1918. It was attended by British
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    The Corn Harvest.
    23 1684 London, October 13. -An official Report states that, corn harvest is practically finished. The crops secured are in good condition.
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    Flight To Australia.
    95 1684 Australian Airman to Start. London, October 13. The Australian airman, Matthews, will start on Wednesday from Hounslow in a Sopwith biplane in an attempt to fly to Australia for the Australian Government’s prize of £lO,OOO. The route is still a secret but possibly he will touch at
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    Sir Rosslyn Wemyss.
    26 1684 Appointed Admiral of the Fleet. London, October 13. —It is understood that Admiral Sir Rosalyn Wemyss will be appointed Admiral of the Fleet.
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    Resignation Officially Confired.
    41 1684 London, October 13.—1 t is officially announced that Admiral Sir Rosalyn Wemyss has resigned the First Sea Lordship. Earl Beatty succeeds him. Sir Rosalyn Wemyss has been specially promoted to the rank of additional Admiral of the Fleet.
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    Silver Market.
    16 1684 London, October 13.—Silver is at 62 spot and 62 forward. The market is stead
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    NORTH RUSSIA.
    181 1685 Evacuation Completed. [beutebs telegrams.] London, October 13.—The evacuation of North Russia has been completed. The last transport sailed from Murmansk yerterday. General Sir Henry Rawlinson and Staff are expected to arrive in Glasgow to-day. The King's Message. The King has sent the following telegram to General Sir Henry
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    Denikin’s Victory.
    96 1685 Soviet Force Annihilated. London, October 13. Official details of General Denikin’s victory at Veronej reveal that the town was captured by the Volunteer Corps under General Shkuro on October 3. The following day the Soviet forces coun-ter-attacked but were beaten off with heavy losses and driven into a
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    Austria and Hungary.
    49 1685 Future Constitution. Copenhagen, October 12,—A* cable from Vienna states that Dr. Renner announced that the two Coalition Parties agreed on the principles of the constitution. German West Hungary would join the other lands as an autonomous land Austria would be organised as a F edera State.
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    Th Triple Pact
    18 1685 Ratification Gazetted. Paris, October 12. The Gazette publishes a decree ratifying the Anglo-rrenc American treaty.
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    The Brest Strike.
    45 1685 Situation Improved. Paris, October 12. —The situation in nection with the Brest strike has decidedly improved. Two thousand workers nave returned to the arsenal. The strike lea ®rs are forbidden to hold demonstrations, me conference of workers and employers are seeking settlement.
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    LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
    397 1685 National Campaign Started. [BEUTEBS TELKQRAIfa,] London, October 13—The national camP gn in support of the League of Nations was inaugurated at a meeting at the Mansion House this afternoon. Mr. Asquith was the principal speaker. The King's Appeal. The King wrote emphasising that a strong and enduring
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    Holland’s Queen.
    41 1685 To Visit Dutch East Indies. Amsterdam, October 12,—1t is officially stated that Queen Wilhelmina will shortly proceed on a state visit to the Dutch East Indies under the Javanese title of Sri Baginda Rajah Putri (Illustrious and Gracious Empress.)
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    New York Strike.
    65 1685 Traffic Tied up. New York, October 12.-The teamsters and truckmen of New York struck al‘ midnight Ten thousand are involved and will virtually tie up every terminal of greater and prevent the delivery of milk and other perishable food. Mrs M. B. Sbelly, accompinifi by her husband,
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    World Cotton Conference.
    105 1685 New Orleans, October 13.—The World Cottoa Conference has opened in which 31 nations of every branch of the cotton industry are represented. Mr. Occoll, Chairman of the National Council of American Cotton Manufacturers, who was elected Chairman, said he hoped the important agreement reached in the methods
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    Paris-Melbourne Flight.
    18 1685 Another Attempt. Paris, October* 12.—The French aviator Poulet left this morning on the flight to Melbourne.
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    Iron Founders’ Strike.
    48 1685 Increase of Wages to be Arbitrated. London, October 13.-The Ironfounden’ strike has been settled. Their demand for an advance in wages of 15e. weekly will be arbitrated. If the terms, which will be submitted to ballot, are accepted work will be resumed on October 20.
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    53 1685 The output of tin ore from the Ngow property of the Siamese Tin Syndicate, Limited, for the month of September was 1,348 piculs. The output of Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging for the first fortnight of Octolier:— Hours run (two dredges) 524; Cubic yards treated 64,000; Total piculs 361.34;
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    Vice-Admiral Sir A. L. Duff.
    241 1685 Arrival in Penang. Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander L. Duff, K. C. 8., new Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, accompanied by Lt.-Col. Alan Gough, C.M.G., C.8.E., D. 5.0., Miss H. Duff and Miss M. Hannan arrived here this morning from Colombo by the Admiralty yacht Alacrity, under
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    BIG THEFT OF RUBBER.
    307 1686 Valuable Midnight Haul Off Tanjong Katong. An incident, reminiscent of the piratica days in Singapore of long ago, has to be recounted, says the Straits Times of Tuesday. On Monday of last week the Marine police, acting on certain information, were put on the trail of
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    RUBBER IN CHINA AND JAPAN.
    279 1686 New Chinese Enterprise, It is reported from Shanghai that a group of Chinese capitalists there, with the help of a Chinese rubber expert, who formerly worked with a German rubber factory, are now making arrangements for the establishment of a rubber company with a capital
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      PROPOSED ASSISTED CHINESE IMMIGRATION IN MALAYA.
      346 1686 [To the Editor of the Strath Echo.] Dear Sir, The long report on the above subject which appeared in your valuable, journal of 3rd instant is of vital importance to the future welfare of all Chinese. In the States of Negri Sembilan and Johore
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      YOUNG MEN’S PROSPECTS.
      189 1686 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Dear Sir,—With regard to the several etters appearing in your paper touching on matters of public interest it is to be hoped the gentry will seriously consider ways and means of adding to their already numerous good works by 1
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    M. A. P.
    569 1686 I General Chin Yung-Peng has been apI pointed acting Premier of China. I Mr. O. is leaving for home I via Rangoon by the Bibby Liner HerefordI shire. I The Hon. Mr. W. F. Nutt, who was on a I visit to Ipoh, returned to the Southern
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    SOCIETY OF PLANTERS.
    1067 1687 We have nothing but good to say of the Incorporated Society of Planters, and of the officers and council of which we published a list in our issue of Wednesday last, and we congratulate Mr. WardJackson, who first conceived the idea of organizing the planters of British
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    Night Mails.
    161 1687 Ipoh Times. Start Running Ist December. A new railway time-table is now in course of preparation and is expected to come into force on December 1, simultaneously with the Penang-Kuala Lumpur Night Mail and the full Sunday services. Slight improvements in the local services are also foreshadowed. t•
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    M. A. P.
    551 1687 Mr. E P. Swann, of the Eastern Agencies, Ltd., Singapore, is on a visit to Penang. His Highness the Saban of Perak and suite left on Wednesday for Singapore to attend the races there. Our Singapore correspondent wires that Mr. 8. Tomlinson will be leaving the Colony
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    BATTLE OF RIGA.
    108 1688 BERMONDT DRIVEN OUT. Government Returns to City. [■tom. IBLtOBAM».] London, October 14. -Latest news from Higa is that the Lettish Government has returned to the city and is making a big effort to secure the co operation of the Baltic States against General von der Goltz. The
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    Turkey’s New Government.
    25 1688 Nationalists’ Views Accepted, Constantinople, October 13. The Nationalist leaden have agreed to support Aliriza Pasha's government which has accepted the Nationalist views.
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    Strikes in France.
    39 1688 Another Shipping Strike. Marseilles, October 13. Nine thousand passengers are held up owing to another shippingstrike, including engineers, stewards, wireless operators and doctors due to the refusal to re-instate some of the men who previously struck.
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    Denikin’s Advance.
    116 1688 Plight of the Bolshevists. London, October 14.—A communique from Helsingfors confirms the impression in London that the position of the Soviet is extremely critical owing to the advance of General Denikin who is under 200 miles from Moscow, which it is anticipated he will reach within a month.
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    Little Willie’s Views
    102 1688 Lame Excuses tor Proonglng the War. Berlin, October 13. —The “Taigliche Rundschau publishes a letter from the ex*Crown Prince saying that the battle of the Marne was only such a grave failure owing to the then army leaders losing their heads. It was clear to him in
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    The Great Strike.
    51 1688 Premier Ixrndon, October 14.—1 n accordance with the strike settlement the Railwaymen’s Executive interviewed the Premier regarding the resumption of negotiations after which Mr. Thomas expressed his pleasure with the prevailing spirit and atmosphere of the meeting and the genuine desire of both sides to effect a
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    Havas Paris Epitome.
    232 1688 I French Air Service. I Paris, October 14.—The “Daily Mail’ I states that France is now giving away I specimens of the best types of her aeroplanes I throughout Europe especially in the new I small states and is beginning to organise I air services. Japan, Serbia,
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    FOOD CONTROL.
    242 1688 Wheat Flour Prices. Following is an extract from an issue of the Straits Gazette of 14ih instant: In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Regulation 6of the Food Control Regulations, 1918, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf the Food Controller hereby fixes
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    LORD FISHER’S MEMOIRS.
    341 1688 The Dardanelles Fusco. Hun Submarines Deceived. [beutebs telegrams.] I London, October 14.—Lord Fisher’s “Memoirs”, appearing in to-day’s “Times” I deals with the Dardanelles, in respect of I which he emphasises that he alone opposed I the naval operations, but remained in I the Admiralty because he desired
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    Bomb Explosion.
    160 1688 One Man Injured. (From Out Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 16. Early this morning a bomb exploded at the door of chop Yee Long in Hongkong Street. The cook was injured and some furniture damaged. It is believed to be the work of those carrying out the anti-Japanese boycott.
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    HISTORY OP THE TANKS.
    862 1689 MORE DETAILS Op A GREAT BRITISH INVENTION THEIR POWERS AND LIMITATIONS Of all the war inventions, the tank was, without doubt, the greatest These armoured monsters, which trampled and cut up barbed wire like so much straw, crushed German dug-outs like eggshells, pushed trees over with
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    F. M. S. SHARE MARKET.
    558 1689 Messrs. Chart Co.’s Report. Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 15.-During the past fortnight markets have displayed a fairly good tendency. In the Rubber section prices have sagged ia sympathy with the raw material and a good deal of selling has come from the September bulls» Connemara have
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  • REALM OF SPORT.
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      M. F. A.
      49 1690 An extraordinary general meeting of the MF.A. was held at Hutton Lane Football Club on Wednesday, the 15th Cctober. The challenge of Kedah Football Association was discussed and unanimously agreed to accept the same and also decided to play the match on Sunday, the 16th November.
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      ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL
      864 1690 A FAST AND CLEAN GAME. P. C. C. Beat Naval Officers. A large concourse of spectators gathered round the ropes on the Esplanade yesterday evening to watch the game which was played between the P. C. C. and a team comprising the officers of the H. M. S.
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      Home Golf.
      25 1690 In the Professional Golfers’ Association tournament final on Ist instant Mitchell beat Duncan by oue hole. Duncan won the last tournament in 1913.
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      SINGAPORE RACES.
      383 1690 Second Day’s Results. (From Out Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 16. —There was a large attendance at the second day of the Singapore races. There was a drizzle during the afternoon. The biggest dividend for a win during the afternoon was that of Alachester who paid 102. Appended are
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      Home Racing.
      127 1690 Cesarewltch Probables. [Reuter’s Service.] London, October 14 -The following are the probable starters for the Cesarewicch: Queen’s Square jockey Donoghue Haki J. Childs Saint Eloi Templeman King John Martin Tsuckthorn Carslake Silver Bridge Hulme Langdon Hills Ivanhoe Whalley Golden Rule Evans Warwick Robbins Whit. Heart Fox Unitoi Lane
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    RICE CRISIS IN JAPAN.
    1280 1691 PRICES HIGHER THAN EVER. Public Indignation Against Shameless Profiteering. Kobe, Sept, 29.—The Japanese rice market continues firm, and, in fact, is on the up grade still. The prevailing quotations are Y 40.79 per koku for September delivery, showing a rise of 59 sen. As regards the
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    COURT ITEMS.
    276 1691 Echo of North am R ad Robbery. The Hylam c<x k of Mr. Chung Thve Chong who, es was announced in th.se columns a few days ago, was arrested in Singapore, was brought bark to Penang by the Ipoh this morning and will appear before the Magistrate to-morrow.
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    MOTOR NEWS.
    134 1691 B.S.A. Co. Wins In Severe Reliability Trials. The Cycle Carriage Co., Ltd., of K jala Lumpur, who are local Agents for the well known B.SA. motor cycles and bicycles, have received a wire from the 8.8. A. Company intimating that they have won the Team prize of 3
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    CHARGE OF BIGAMY.
    905 1691 Accused Committed for Trial. In the Police Court, to-day, before Mr. A. C. Bakr r, tin pr min.iry inquiry was held in the ca.»e in uh. h o Tamil Mohammedan woman charged with (1) bigamy and (2) making a false statement to a public servant with intent
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    THE PEACE TREATY AND AUSTRALIA.
    381 1692 RATIFICATION BY LOWER HOUSE. Some Angry Scenes. (Mainichi Chronicle Service.") Sydney, Sept. 20The Peace Treaty was ratified by the Commonwealth House of Representatives yesterday. It will be discussed in the Senate on the 24th inst. There were angry scenes in the House of Representatives during
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    STORM IN BENGAL.
    313 1692 MANY LIVES LOST. Jute Business at a Standstill. Calcutta, Sept. 27. —News reached here yesterday frenn Faridpur, Barisal, Chittagong, Naraingunj, Mymensingh, Dacca, Jessore and other Districts in Eastern Bengal that a good deal of damage was done to property by Wednesday’s storm. In towns and villages, many
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    N.Y.K. INSURANCE VENTURE.
    426 1692 Kobe, Sept. 2. —It will be remembered that it was reported some time ago that the N.Y.K. was planning to run an insurance business besides the present steamhip service, in order to make the best use of its large reserve. The Japan Chronicle now learns that this
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    OUR WIRELESS NEEDS.
    1212 1693 It is possibly owing to the fact that the I local Wireless Station is situated on the mainland, instead of on Penang Island as I might have been expected, that the im- I portance and value of wireless telegraphy I from the purely local point of view
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    M. A. P.
    528 1693 A Tokyo message reports the death of Baron Hachirojiro Mitsui. Three old memliers of the Carey Island staff are expected back shortly after long service during the war-Capt. Melville and Lieuts. Nixon and Mangin, says tho Malay Mail. The Hu Yew Seah will give an At Home”
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    BATTLE OF RIGA.
    417 1694 Von der Goltz’s Resignation. [reuters telegrams.] Berlin, October 14. -The “Tageszeitung” states that General von der Goltz has resigned from the army as the result of the latest Entente note. Situation Unchanged. Copenhagen October 14. —A Lettish communique of October 13 states that German attacks on Riga
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    Responsibility for the War.
    70 1694 German Commission of inquiry. London, October 15.—Telegrams from B?rlin state that a German Parliamentary Commission, presided over by Doctor Sinsheimer, is sitting to inquire who are responsible for the wur. It is expected General Ludendorff, C nnt. Bernstorff and Herr Bethmanu von llollweg will l>e called.
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    Evacuation of Poland.
    48 1694 By the Germans. Paris, October 16.—The Supreme Council Commission which is presided over by M. Jules Cambon will take steps to ensure the execution of articles 100 and 104 of the Versaille treaty concerning the evacuation by the Germans of the territory attributed to Poland.
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    Denikin’s Advance.
    176 1694 Orel Captured. London, October 15.—General Denikin reI ports he was advancing in the direction of Tula lon October 13. After many days of fierce fighting he captured Orel, which is a great centre of the grain trade. The enemy was flung back to the north. Several thousand prisoners,
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    World’s Shipbuilding.
    60 1694 London, October 15.—Lloyd’s register states that 2,800,000 tons of merchant shipping was being constructed in the United Kingdom on September 30, an increase of 293,000 tons compared with June 30. The feature is the increase in the number of bigger ships that are being built. There are 5,232,000
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    Strikes in America.
    46 1694 Longshoreman Favour Resumption. New York, October 15.—The backbone of the harbour strike is broken. The Longshoremen voted in favour of resumption of work. Ocher strikers have accepted the terms. Penalising Railway Strikes. Washington, October 15.—The Senate Commerce Committee recommended legislation penalising railway strikes.
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    Sugar Supplies.
    38 1694 Week’y Ration Fixed. London, October 15.—The weekly ration of sugar is fixed at eight ounces. The world’s supplies of sugar are so short that the strictest rationing is essential to prevent a further rise in price.
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    Sir Rosslyn Wemyss.
    62 1694 Reason for Resigning. London, Octotar 15.—The Admiralty announces that Sir Rosslyn Wemyss is resigning neither fur reasons of health nor because he is taking up another appointment. He accepted the First Sea Lordship solely because he was asked to undertake it during the War. Now that the
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    ALLIES AND GERMANY,
    136 1694 Co-operation Against Soviet Russia. [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] London, October 15. Reuter learns that the Allies on behalf of the Peace Conference I have sent a note to the German Government inviting co-operation in certain coercive measures against Soviet Russia. Mystery Reports. This statement, which is not in details,
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    French Shipping Strike Settled.
    24 1694 Marseilles, October 14—The strike of officers and engineers of the Tugboat Companies is settled and work will be resumed immediately.
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    Poincare’s Visit to England
    135 1694 Official Programme, London, October 15. The visit of President Poincare to England, which was postponed owing to the railway strike, is now fixed for November 7. The President, accompanied by Madame Poincare, will be the guests of His Majesty and will stay at Buckingham Palace. The
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    Queen Wilhelmina.
    44 1694 Visit to the I ast Indies. London, October 15. —Farther enquiries in Amsterdam show that the alleged official statement regarding the Qu en of Holland s impending visit to the Dutch East Indies is unauthorised and no definite statement hitherto is obtainable.
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    Ironfounders’ Strike.
    23 1694 Terms for Settlement Rejected. London, October 15. —The IrQnfounders ocietios have recommended to their numbers o reject the termi of settlement.
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    143 1694 Obituary. London, October 15.—The death is an nounced of Lt. Commander Norman Carlyle Craig, Unionist Member of the House of Commons for the Isle of Thanet. Obituary. Berlin, October 15.—The death is announced of Herr Wilhelm von Siemens, the head of the well-known firm of that name. London, October 17.—The
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    THE FIUME CRISIS.
    81 1695 P.oposed Constitution [BEUTEBB TELEOBAMB.] Rome, October 14. Signor Tittoni has forwarded to the Peace Conference a new froposal suggesting the constitution of the ndependent State of Fiume,. comprising Idria and Adelbery under the protection ot the League of Nations, but assigning to Italy the district of Volosca
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    Conditions of Traffic.
    45 1695 Convention Signed. Paris, October 18.-—The Plenipotentiaries of 30 Allied powers signed yesterday a convention regulating future conditions of air traffic. China and Siam are among the signatures. The airman, Jansen, completed yesterday in less than 65 minutes a course of 1184 miles.
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    King of Spain.
    40 1695 To Visit France. Paris, October 17.—The King of Spain comes to France this week-end and will be the guest of President Poincare in Rambouillet Castle. The King will devote his visit to Verdun and the French battlefront.
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    The Peace Treaty.
    80 1695 Paris, October 14.—Although three great powers have ratified the peace treaty the latter will not be operative until the representatives of the ratifying powers sign the proces verbal establishing that the ratification has been deposited. This brief ceremony will take place at Quai d* Orsay soon after
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    227 1695 The output of Tin Bentong No Liability for the Ist half of October was hours 307; piculs 127; yards 40,400. Messrs. Lean <fc Company advise that the output of the Ipoh Tin Dredging for September was 230 piculs. The Secretaries ot the North Taiping Tin Dredging Company advise
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    THE POLICE COURT.
    748 1695 Skylarking’ Offenders. Mr TW A p“r ’> UP n bein cba^d Wo™ disordprl. B 4 7 eBtetd »y morning with B a’d that the accused a i a number of others standing in I andloudnt CeatreOfthe laUghing Worship: 1 here is so much sadness in I vpt
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    FOOD GROWING IN PENANG.
    119 1695 Good Work of tub Balik Pulau D.O. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Balik Pulau, Oct. 16.-At the Police Court here before Captain N. M. Hashim, Magistrate, over a score of padi land owners and planters were charged, at the instance of the Assistant Land Bailiff, with failing
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    SHARE MARKET.
    344 1695 i o I Lean a Co’s Weekly Report. I Penang October 17. Better home-advices I coupled with a strong demand displayed at I the Singapore Auctions this week has resultI ed in an advance of the price of Rubber to I about 96 cents, but the share-market has
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      Football.
      39 1696 The football match between St. Xavier s Recreation Club and a team from H. M. 8. Hawkins, which was played on bt. Xavier’s ground yesterday evening, ended in a victory for the former by 8 goals to two.
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      Hockey.
      78 1696 The Hockey match on the Padang between the P.C.C. and a team composed of the officers of H.M.B. Hawkins resulted in a win for the latter by 5 goals to two. 3he game was onesided except during the second half when the home side showed improvement. After the first
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      S.C.C. Tennis.
      68 1696 Donnell and Wodehouse met in the final of the A. Singles of the S.C.C. Tournament on Wednesday, says the Straits Times, and the former won by 6-0, 6-4. Though some of the games were close Wodehouse could not get going well in the first set. He showed up
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      Home Racing.
      60 1696 The Cezarewitch. [Reuter’s Service] London, October 15.--The following is the result of the Cezarewitch: Ivanhoe (Whalley) (1) Golden Melody (Speck) (2) Bridgend (Leash) (3) Nineteen ran. Won by one and a half lengths; a neck between second and third. Betting 100 to 6 against Ivanhoe, 4to 1 against
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    HOUSING PROBLEM IN BOMBAY.
    245 1696 3he Government of Bombay is expected to make an announcement very shortly of its proposals to deal with the housing problem in Bombay, which has during the last few years become very acute indeed. There have been springing into existence of late many housing societies organised
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    H. M. S. HAWKINS.
    330 1696 Most Successful At Home. The At Home of Captain Henderson, and the Officers of H. M. 8. Hawkins, the new flagship of the China Station, which is in port and which took place last night was a treat enjoyed by a large portion of European community
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    THE LATE MRS. CHEAH CHEN EOK.
    201 1696 Impressive Funeral. The funeral of the late Mrs. Cheah Chen Eok took place this morning, the cortege leaving her residence at Bishop Street about 11 o’clock, after the necessary formalities had been gone through in the old style. The coffin, which was of silver
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    CONFUCIUS’ BIRTHDAY.
    368 1696 Grand Celebration Next Mondat. Kung Fu Tszu, China’s Great Sage, was born B. C. 551 in the village of Chueh in the ancient State of Lu, a part of the present province of Shantung, in which he died at the ripe age of 72 and was there buried.
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    Singapore News.
    42 1696 Chief Engineer’s Suicide. (From Our Own Corretpondent.) Singapore, October 17.—Mr. D. Koster, Chief Engineer of the Serapeum, committed suicide on board by cutting his throat in Keppel Harbour. Dutch Immigration Offices. The Dutch Government is opening immigration offices in Singapore.
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    EVENING CLASSES.
    99 1696 An Excellent Innovation. Elementary and Advanced Classes in Bookkeeping and Shorthand, under capable European instructors, will shortly be opened in Penang for persons already engaged in commercial work. he fees will be nominal. Intending candidates should apply i Q writing to the Inspector of Schools giving full particulars
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      Cabinet Changes,
      28 1697 Peking, Sept. 25, Chin Yung-peng assumed the Premiership this morning. Li Shih-ao, the Vice-minister, takes charge of the Ministry of Finance. There are no other changes.
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      The Sino-czech Treaty.
      25 1697 The Chinese suggest reciprocity as the basis of the Sino-Czech Treaty, which is expected to become the basis of all other treaties.
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      Destruction of Opium.
      16 1697 There was a big opium burning at the Temple of Agriculture on Sunday.
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      Kan Wang-pang to act as Premier.
      36 1697 Shanghai, September 26.—An edict was issued on September 24 appointing Kan Wang-pang Acting Premier and approving the resignation of Kung Sum-chum Kan Wang-pang was formerly President of the Military Board.
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      Only a Temporary Appointment.
      33 1697 It is reported in official circles that Kan Wang-pang will only act as Premier for a short time, as the President intends to appoint Chow Shu-moo to the post.
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      The New Cabinet.
      101 1697 As soon as Kan Wang-pang was appointed Premier, the On Fook Club recommended several persons as suitable for appointment as Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the different Boards in the New Cabinet. Peking, September 25. General Kan Wan-Pang assumed the premiership this morning. Shanghai, Sept. 30.—The members of
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      Lung Chai-Kwong’s Soldiers.
      21 1697 Lung Chai- Kwong’s Soldiers. The Government has forwarded $250,000 to General Lung Chai Kwong to pay the soldiers under his command.
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      Depreciation in Bank of China Notes.
      33 1697 The value of the Bank of China notes have depreciated owing to the laca of ready money. A dollar note is only worth 58 cents at present.
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      Another Loan From Japan.
      35 1697 Owing to the depressed state Chinas finances, the Financial Board has made arrangements to borrow $500,000 from a bank in Osaka. An agreement toward this end was made five days ago.
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      Dr. Reinsch’s New Appointment.
      40 1697 Shanghai, Sept. 29.—Dr. Paul Reinsch, till recently American Ambassador at Peking, has been appointed Counsellor to the Chinese Government, with residence in America, at a salary of 20,000 per annum. The engagement dates from October 1.
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      Cholera.
      18 1697 Though no cholera is reported from the Peking-Mukden Railway, hundreds are dying daily behind the railway zone.
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      Another Chief Delegate.
      59 1697 the Btrong °Pr’'«ition by the to the appointment of Wong Yap-tong a el T te FuDg K ’°k-c g he U n P g ha! delate t, K BUI t 0 appoint another delegate. It is reported that Hu Sai-van2 F^k 8 C U lT d Wong
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      The New Premier.
      25 1697 Shanghai, September 25. A Presidential Mandate appoints Kan Wan-Pang the mister of War to act as Premier vice Kung Sum Chum resigned.
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      Meeting of Important Persons.
      39 1697 President Chu Sai Cheong intends to take the opportunity of the presence of Fung Kwok Cheong the ex-president in Peking by calling a big meeting of important persons to find a settlement of the situation.
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      Leong Shi Yis Activity.
      36 1697 Leong Shi Yi is working hard to get the Ministership nf Finance but the On Fook Club and other parties are opposing the appointment which is likely to fall to another person.
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      Gold Standard.
      64 1697 In view of the opportunity of the present depreciation of gold a meeting has been held in the presidential palace and endorsed a scheme of adopting a gold standard of currency for China. The Peace Treaties. The Cabinet has instructed Dr. Wellington Koo and Dr. Alfred Sze to
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      Shantung Officer Changed.
      34 1697 Commander Ma Liang, t 7 ie fence commissioner at Shantung and noted for his pro-Japanese sentiments, will be transferred to Peking, and Chang' Wai Pun will be appointed at his successor.
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      General Feng Kuo Chang.
      31 1697 General Feng Kuo Chang, the ex-P resident, arrived here yesterday. He had a long talk with the President on the questions of peace and the new Cabinet.
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      Dollars for China.
      22 1697 Shanghai, Sept. 26.—The diplomatic: body is willing to hand over to China two’ million dollars of the salt surplus.
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      Posthumous Honour For Tam Hok Hang.
      45 1697 Shanghai, Sept. 18.—The President has issued a Mandate conferring on the late Tam Hok Hang, Conservancy Director of Canton, the rank of Vice Admiral as a posthumous honour and also granting a sum of $2,000 towards his funeral expense».
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      The New Premier.
      44 1697 The Military leaders of the North Lave jointly telegraphed to Kan Wan Pang, the new Premier, congratulating him on his appointment. Kan Wan Pang replied that he will not allow the peace conference to break off if he can help it.
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      Leong Shi Yis Movements.
      28 1697 Leong Shi Yi left Peking for Shanghai on the 26th inst. The railway office aen a epecial car decorated with flowers for Ins use.
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      The New Premier’s Declaration.
      33 1697 Kan Wan Pang in m iking a statement on his new appointment declared that he will follow the policy of his predecessor and try to arrange an early peace.
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      Chinese Delegate Returning.
      22 1697 Dr. Wellington Koo, the Chinese delegate at the Paris Peace Conference, left France for China on the 23rd inst.
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      The Premier Asking For Peace.
      63 1697 The first telegram of the new premier, General Kan Wan-pang, to the south-west has been sent to General Tang Chi-yao, Lu Wing-ting, Chum Chun-hsun, asking for immediate peace and union. A telegram was also sent to Mr. Wong Yap-tong from the Premier instructing Mr. Wong
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      Another Way To Make Peace.
      53 1697 Shanghai, Sept 29.—Shum Chun Haun, one of the Administrative Directors in Canton has, in his private capacity, telegraphed to all important persons of the North and South suggesting that the making of peace between the Departments and Ministries of the two Governments be submitted to
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      A Loan To China.
      31 1697 Mr. Li Shi Ho, the Acting Minister of Finance, has concluded a loan with certain foreign capitalists. An advance of 5,000, 000 will be paid over immediately.
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      Miscellaneous.
      154 1697 Shanghai, Sept. 30. General Feng Kuo Chong, the ex-president, advises President Chu Sai Chong to heed the public opposition to Mr. Wong Yap Tong as delegate to the Shanghai conference and dismiss him. The premier proposes to give the provinces power to borrow money to pay off their troops,
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    SHANTUNG INDUSTRIAL BANK.
    128 1697 Mr. Pan Hsing-Leng, a reputable merchant of Shantung province, has raised a capital of more than If 1,000,000 with the object of organizing an industrial Savings Bank in Shantung. The Bank will try to develop industry in the various interior districts and encourage thrift among the inhabitants.
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    COURT ITEMS.
    642 1698 Breach of Import and Export Ordinance. In the District Court to-day, Daud Sahib, a Kedah trader, was charged before Mr. R. D. Acton, with (1) rendering a false declaration of goods to be exported by the steamer Tara on the 14th October, 1919 and (2) with attempting to
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    JAPAN’S GOOD FAITH.
    1323 1698 We have in the past again and again shown in these columns how in her relations with this country Japan’s evil intentions can never be hidden for any length of time, and that sooner or later some Japanese officials will let the cat out of the bag,
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    GERMAN TRADE CAMPAIGN.
    445 1699 MAKING the most of low value MARK. Exceedingly favourable offer from I abroad on account of the low value of I German money!” I This is printed in large type at the lop of I a price list of a Nuremberg firm of tool I makers, says
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    RUSSIANS INVADE CHINA.
    149 1699 HOSTILITIES IN ILL Invaders Reach Chah Anwusu, and Expect Reinforcements. From the Peking Daily News we learn that the Northern Chinese Government has received an urgent telegram from en Yang Tseng-hsin, Tuchun of Sinkiang, stating that hitherto he has flatly re u J e requests of the
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    LAWN BOWLS FOR WOMEN.
    894 1699 A FIGURE-IMPROVER FOR THE MIDDLE-AGED. 1 hough bowls is quite an ancient game— I for it was probably played even before Eliza- I bethan times—it is only within recent years I that women have taken up the game. Fifteen I years ago in Manchester and Liverpool
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    INFLUENZA FEARS
    340 1699 G. lox, if.* expp<4r«| fn at tend.—Times ol Malava. NEED FOR PUBLIC VIGILANCE IN PERAK. Official Precautions. Profiting by the last experience of Spanish influenza in Malaya, the Perak authorities arc said to have been aroused to the need of taking aileq’’ ite nw.n s for dealing with
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    OPIUM SMUGGLING.
    395 1700 AMAZING REVELATIONS IN PHILIPPINES. Army Transports used by Black Poison Runners. United States army transports coming to Manila from China and Japan during the last lew months have dumped so much opium that the price has dropped from P7OO to I*9o a can with sellers begging for purchasers,
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    JAPAN’S EASTERN POLICY.
    891 1700 Monroe Doctrine tor the Far East In the course of a lengthy disquisition on Japan's policy, more particularly in regard to China, the Tokyo correspondent of The Times writes: What Japan most wants is to have Western nations understand that she is first and foremost in China.
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    FIRE AT SEA.
    663 1700 TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE OF THE BARQUE CHINPU. Hcartlessness of Japanese Mariners who Ignored Signals of Distress. The American barque Chinpu which, leaving Manila in May last with a cargo of copra, caught fire and had to put into Nagasaki with a large part of her cargo damaged or
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    FALSE NOTES.
    1319 1701 From time to time during the past few weeks attention has been drawn in this column to the great inconvenience and loss that has resulted from the circulation of forged 10-cent currency notes. But bad as the state of affairs was when last the matter was dealt with,
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    CHINA RICE CRISIS.
    423 1701 High Prices in Peking. Peking, Sept. 19—The price of rice is going up steadily every day here in Peking. A bag, weighing 80 catties, is now worth more than SlO, an increase of more than 82 as compared with the price prevailing this time last year. According
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    RUBBER DUTY.
    155 1701 It is notified that the price of first grade rubber for the period 17th to 23rd October, 1919, inclusive, is fixed at 90 cents j»er pound, equivalent to 5120 per picu l for the he purpose of assessing duty in the F.M.S. The wedding of Mr. Julius 8.
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    THE BALTIC STATES.
    1309 1702 [REUTER’S SERVICE.] Situation Authoritatively xplaineJ. London, October 16.—The situation in the Baltic States is authoritatively explained as follows: The Baltic States, Esthonia, Lithuania and Latvia, who are fighting the Bolshevists been treacherously attacked in the rear by a force of Russians and Germans led by Col. Bermondt,
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    Allies' Russian Policy.
    113 1702 London, October 16.—A1l the newspapers are demanding an authoritative and explanatory statement regarding the policy towards Russia, especially in connection with the A Hies’ precise relations with the various White Russian Armies and the Baltic States and also the relations between these armies and the States with
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    Spiritualism.
    69 1702 Archbishop of Canterbury’s Announcement. London, October 16. There was a lively debate on spiritualism at the Church Congress in Leicester which ended in the Archbishop of Canterbury announcing that the Church had not overlooked the subject which would be considered at the Lambeth Conference in 1920. Steps would be
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    Air Covention.
    34 1702 U* S, A's Refusal to Sign Washington, October 15. The United States of America refused to sign the Air Convention on the grounl that it does not protect certain American patent rights.
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    SHANTUNG BLUNDER.
    160 1703 J pan’s V ol tions. Washington, October 14—In the Senate Mr. Lodge charged Japan with breaking her pledges with regard to China and Korea, violating the open door policy and destroying foreign commerce in Manchuria and Korea. He asserted that all Japan’s promises to return Shantung were marked
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    The Irish Problem.
    38 1703 London, October 16.-Mr. J. D. Macpherson and Lord Birkenhead have arrived at Dublin. It is understood that the Lord Chancellor’s visit is connected with the Government’s desire to find a solution to the Irish problem.
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    German Ships.
    43 1703 Handing Over Demanded. Paris, October 15. he Supreme Council has drafted a note to Germany demanding the handing over to the Allies of the German ships ceded during the war to Dutch companies. The ships are at present in German ports.
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    Brest Strike Ended.
    10 1703 London, October 16—The Brest strike has ended.
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    Austria-Hungary.
    51 1703 Restoration of Monarchy. Budapest, October 15.—-Premier Friedrich, replying to a deputation of the New Royalist Party, declared that he was convinced that an overwhelming majority of the people did not desire the restoration of Monarchy but the decision regarding it and its personal aspect should be decided by the
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    French Elections.
    26 1703 Paris, October 15. The French Chamber fixed the date of the elections for November 16 after recording a vote of confidence in the Government.
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    Silver Market.
    35 1703 Ixmdon, October 14. Silver is at 63 1/ spot and 62 516 forward. The market is steady. a Ixmdon, October 15. —Silver is at 4 spot and 63 forward. China buying is steady.
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    MR. LLOYD GEORGE.
    413 1703 Receives Freedom of Sheffield. October 16. Mr. Lloyd George, on the occasion of the conferring him of the Freedom of Sheffield, mentioned that Sheffield produced 90 per cent of steel for Great Britain’s war requirements. If the battered shield of Prussian militarism lay rusted and rent on
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    Flight to Australia.
    271 1703 Four Competitors Entered. London, Octoter 15,-Despite the enormous difficulties in the flight to Australia four machines have entered for the Australian Government s prize for fl ’B h from Great Britain to Australia in 30 days The competition is under the control of the Royal Aero Club.
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    COTTON CONFERENCE.
    74 1703 London, October 15.—At the Cotton Conference the delegates .of the Banking Credits section stated that Great Britain, Scandinavia and Spain are able to finance their cotton imports unassisted but Italy, France and Belgium need aid. The speakers claimed from every g’oap handling textiles from the field to the
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    HERO OF PALESTINE.
    27 1703 Becomes High CommlMfoner. London, October 17.—General Sir Edmund Allenby has been appointed High Commix* sioner of Egypt and Sudan Vice General Sir Reginald Wingate.
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    PRESIDENT WILSON.
    33 1703 Prostatlo Inflammation. Washington, October 16. —Prostatic inflammation is retarding President Wilson’* recovery. It is described ax a minor swelling but a specialist is examining it to determine whether he should operate.
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    IRONFOUNDERS' STRIKE.
    44 1703 Agreement Rejected. London, October 17. The ballot of the Ironfounders rejected the agreement n&lt; gotiated with the employers. The result is a serious blow to tiie engineering trades which depend on castings from the foundries. Thi&lt; will lead to further serious unemployment.
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    MERCHANT SHIPPING LOSSES.
    39 1703 London, October 17.—The detailed return of British merchant shipping losses during the war shows that the total gross tonnage destroyed was 7,759,(XX); vessels numbering 2,479 and lives lost 14,287, of which submarines are almost entirely responsible.
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    THE OTARU MARU.
    39 1703 Salvage Hopaleaa. Tokio, October 14. The master of the Steamer Otaru Murn ashore at Ras Alulu, Somaliland, cables that the vessel is full of v iter. Her bottom is seriously damaged and L age L hopeles».
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    CONFUCIUS’ BIRTHDAY.
    1740 1704 Celebration in Penang. To-day being the ***** t anniversary of the birth of China’s great this event was celebrated here in a manner thoroughly befitting so great an occasion. The pretty 5-barred banner of the Ghuughua Republic was to be seen fluttering to the breeze in all parts
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    RUBBER MARKET.
    193 1704 Guthrie &lt;fc Co.’s Report. Singapore, October 16. At the usual weekly auctions held yester diy and to-day there was a strong demand for all grades which continued throughout the sabs Fine pale crepe realized up to 96 cents (one small lot in bulk sold at 961 cents and
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    CHINESE LABOURERS’ EXODUS.
    21 1704 Paris, October 11. —Four thousand Chinese labourers sailed from Havre for Canada and New Orleans on October 11,
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    FOOD CONTROL.
    1903 1705 ANOTHER TEST CASE. Controller’s Powers Disputed. A case of much importance was concluded in the Magistrate’s Court at Klang recently. Inspector Mantel prosecuted before Mr. W. Pryde a Chinaman on a charge of having sold pork at 64 cents a catty, when the controlled price is 57 cents.
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    INSURANCE FUSION.
    178 1706 North China And Union Insurance Cos. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the North China Insurance Co*., Ltd., was convened for October 6 in Shanghai for the purpose of making certain alterations in the Articles of Association of the Company. In a letter covering the agenda
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    TREATY IN A NUTSHELL.
    146 1706 Rente". San Francisco, Sept. 17. —President Wilson in +he course of a speech there said The Peace Treaty is the first treaty that ever delivered peoples. It gives liberty and defeats the hopes of all the militaristic governments of the world who desire new dominions. It
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    CHINESE AFFAIRS.
    249 1706 Cruisers to Visit Overseas Chinese. (Hongkong Post Special) Peking, October 6. —A commissioner will be deputed to go with some cruisers to placate and satisfy the Chinese abroad. China and Japan. Shanghai, October 6.—The Acting Premier Kan Wang-pang deputes Luk Kam, ViceMinister of the General Staff, to attend
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    A PLANTER MURDERED.
    275 1706 On October 6, at 6 a.m. when the coolies of Kalahoen Pinang Estate near Medan were assembling for work, a shocking murder occurred, the victim being Heer ,T. Rahder, a nephew of the well known Mr. Rahder, a former resident of the Raad van Justitie. The victim
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    M. A. P.
    482 1706 Mr. 11. R. Bull is gazetted Second Magiitrate, Police Courts, Singapore. Mr. J. 8. Arter, M ruager, Glen mam Estate, Selangor, ia in Penang. Mr. A. G. Fletcher, Manufactured Agent, ia on a visit to Penang from Singapore, Mr. R. 8. Sturzenegger, of Messrs. Sturzenegger and Co.,
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      239 1706 WHY MALARIA RECURS. Once the spores of the Malaria parasite have become established in the blood something more efficacious than quinine—which at best is purely a palliative —is necessary to eliminate them. Unless these spores aie completely exterminated they will remain dormant for varying intervals of time, only to break
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      Penang Swimming Club.
      99 1707 The Championship. The Championship and a Sealed Handicap (440 yards) were swum simultaneously yesterday, with the following result: Championship (440 yds). 1 R. C Martin 7m 29 secs 2 J. F. D. Laing 7m 36 secs 3 F. D. Thompson 8m 13 secs 4 8. A. Fell
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      Polo.
      97 1707 The polo match between the Singapore Team and the Peregrins which was played on Friday, says the Free Press, was a well contested and very pleasant game and marks a new era in Singapore for the King of Games. The match ended in favour of the visitors by three
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      SINGAPORE RACES.
      431 1707 Concluding Day’s Results (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 19. The last day of the Singapore Races was a great success. H. H. The Sultan of Perak and the Hon. Mr. F. 8. James, Officer Administering the Government, were am mg the large attendance. Sir John provileU the
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    43 1707 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., N.L. from 12th to 18th October (heiog one week) was 30 tons. The output from Kalumpang Tin for the first half of October: Hours run 306; yards treated 32,500; Yield Pls 190.54.
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    HOME RACING.
    54 1707 Middle Park Plate. [renters Service] London, October 17.—The following is the result of the Middle Park Plate. Tetratema 1 Southern Light Hearted 3 Five ran. Won by six lengths; a head between second and third. Betting :—1 to 4on Tetratema, 100 to 7 against Southern and 20 to
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    Yachting.
    91 1707 Lipton’s Challenge Accepted. New York, October 16 —It is expected that the New York Yacht lub will uccept Sir Thomas Lipton’s challenge to race tor the America Cup in June 1920. His nr ny friends will regret to hear that Mr C. E. Cumming met with a rather aerioue
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    MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.
    199 1707 An Extraordinary Meeting. An extraordinary meeting of the Mutual Irovideut Society vas held at the Selangor Catholic Club, Kuala Lumpur, a few da\g ago. Dr. Maclntyre presided a’nd there we're about forty members present. The question was discussed at, to whether, in view of the high rate
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    BRAZIL
    288 1707 New President and New Cabinet. London, ‘Sept. 6.—The British Chamber of Commerce in Brazil reports that President bpitacio Pessoa, who has now entered on his high office, has long been known as an eminent jurist and as Minister of the Supremo Tribunal ho reached the highest office the profossion
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    Labour Shortage in Malaya.
    825 1708 as well as of the dearness of foul —Singapore Free Press. Probably the most serious question now before this Colony is the scarcity and dearness of labour. This is referred to in the Address of the Officer Administering the Government to the Legislative Council, in which
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    CHINA’S TRADE.
    238 1708 Record Figures for 1918. The report of the Chinese Maritime Customs for the year 1918 states: Notwithstanding the great hindrances inflicted on Chinese trade by the Great War and by her own internal troubles, tlie surprising tact appears that China did a record foreign trade in terms of
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    STRAITS TRADE.
    100 1708 Returns. The summaries ofthe return of imports and exports for the Straits Settlements tor the quarter ended -lune 30 are as follows: Imports. 2nd Qr. 1919 2nd Qr. 1918 Singapore $185,830,402 $150,018,183 Penang 39,837,353 16,090,257 Malacca 7,375,113 4,574,456 Total $233,042,868 $200,682,895 £27,188,335 £23,113,004 being an increase, of $32,359,973
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    CRIME IN PERAK.
    619 1708 Another Daring Robbery. An extraordinary robbery occurred on the Gopeng Road within three miles and a I ta tf of Ipoh on Friday morning, says the Times of Malaya. About eleven o’clock a car plying for hire between Tpoh and Gopeng had reach, ed the third mile
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    MUNICIPAL MATTERS
    1271 1709 An incident that happened at the special meeting of the Municipal Commission of Penang held on the 30th of September last, and a record of which appears in the official minutes, demonstrates the utter futility of the body as it is at present constituted. The matter was absolutely
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    M. A. P.
    513 1709 Mr. W. Bethune is in Penang on his way to Puket, Siam, from the F. M. 8. Mr. Peekett has gone to Borneo to take up a billet as assistant on Bode Rubber Estate. The funeral of the late Mr. Yooog Hoong I hoy will take place
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    THE BOLSHEVIK MENACE.
    242 1710 CONCERTED ACTION OF ALLIES AND NEUTRALS. Effective Boycott of the Enemies of Civilisation Planned. Text of the Supreme Council's Proposed Modus Operandi. [beutebs tblegbamb.] London, October 17. -The Berliner lageblatt of October 13 publishes the text of the Supreme Councils’ note to Germany and the neutrals mentione
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    American Trade Opportunities.
    55 1710 Experts' Assertions. London, October 17.—At the Convention of the American Manufacturers Export Association, foreign trade experts asserted that there are great opportunities for the expaneion of American trade in Ruskin, Siberia, the Balkans and the Near East, but the strongest competition was to be expected from Great
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    The London Markets.
    54 1710 Loud »n, October 15 —Tallow is firm and in good demand, 117, 105 War loans 77L and 95 i Paris 3673 Paper 144 Securities 54} Copper 5J Linseed, easier, quoted, seller#; Cotton seed 19; Ferozepore 37; Desiccated spot 151 to 153 c. i. f. s. London 130,
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    The Profiteering Act.
    55 1710 And Its Fruits London, October 17.—Mr. C. A. McCurdy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food, in a speech in Londen, said that 1,600 profiteering tribunals were already working. Since the Prcfi eering Act was pass d the Food Ministry instituted 1,350 prosecutions and obtained 1,320 convictions,
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    Conquering the Air.
    36 1710 American Partnership Ossent’al. Ixnul.tn, October 17—Mhj»r General Beely, Under Secretary of tho Air Ministry, speaking at Sheffield, sa id—We cannot conquer the air unless we and America go in partnership to do it.
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    MR. LLOYD GEORGE.
    498 1710 Economy Essential. [beutbbs telegrams.] London, October 17. The Prime Minister speaking at Hadfields Wo r ks, Sheffield, emphasised that it was equally necessary to exercise economy in increasing production. A test question by which the Government would stand or fall was whether in viewing matters broadly the
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    World Cotton Conference.
    66 1710 Greater Cooperation Urged. I New Orleans, Octob r 16—At the Cotton Conference the speakers urged for greater (O-opt ration between cotton producing and cit ua manufacturing nations in order to secure better coordination in shipping and warehousing cotton, keeping in the track of lor* ign credits and
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    The Crisis in Russia.
    95 1710 The Baltic Provinces. German Protests. Berlin, October 16,—The German note was handed to-day to Marshall Foch’s representative. It protests that Germany has not given cause for the Entente’s drastic measures in the Baltic Provinces. After repudiating any connection with the activities of the Germans and Russians
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    Typhus In Siberia.
    154 1710 Severest Epidemic In History. Tokio, October 14.—A cable from Omsk states that Siberia is threatened with one of the greatest typhus epidemics in history. According to the reports of the American Red Cross Mission, which has been in Western Siberia for the past six months, there have
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    Rumanians in Hungary.
    64 1710 Evacuation Demanded. Paris, October 16. The Supreme Council has received a strong protest from the InterAllied blission to Budapest as regards Rumanian practices in Hungary, urging the evacuation of the former immediately. Sir George Clerk is returning to Budapest to-night with instructions to inform the Mission that
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    Havas Paris Epitome.
    90 1710 French Elections. Paris, October 16.—After the debate in which M. Briand took part the Chamber of Deputies easily accepted yesterday by 223 against 132 M. Clemenceau’s bill fixing legislative elect ions to begin on November 16. Italian Ratification. Signor Tittoni arrived in Paris yesterday afternoon bringing with
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    The Aga Khan.
    16 1710 Visit to Paris. London, October 16,—The Aga Khan has i one to Paris.
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    SHANTUNG BLUNDER.
    49 1711 Senate Voting Postponed. [RIUTUS TKUKORAMS.] Washington, October 15—The de bite in the Senate on the Shantung provision of the peace treaty continued in which the majority of the speakers expressed their determination to vote against it. The vote was postponed owing to a number desiring to speak.
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    China and the Germans.
    23 1711 Hun Rights Restored. Canton, October 9.—The Senate has restored the Germans’ right to reside and trade in South China.
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    French Shipping Strike.
    61 1711 Dockers' Demand Refused. Marseilles, October 15. Owing to the employers refusing to pay over sixteen francs a day the dockers have not resumed work. The quays are absolutely at a standstill. Compromise Being Arranged. Marseilles, October 16.—A compromise with regard to the pay of dockers is being
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    Afghanistan.
    71 1711 PROMISED RUSSIAN ASSISTANCE. To Secure Emancipation. London, October 16.—A Moscow wireless message states that speeches of welcoma *o the Afghan Embassy are promised by Soviet Russia which would support Afghanistan “in fighting for her emancipation from her age long oppressors in the East, namely British Imperialism. Vali Khan replied
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    Relief Ships.
    73 1711 Bound for India, London, October 16.—1 t is understood that the relief ship Egypt mentioned on October 11th will sail for India on October 30 and will have 500 male passengers on board half of which is Government and the other half private. It has been suggested that
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    Silver.
    152 1711 Louden, October 16. Silver is at 63J spot and 62 7 8 forward. The market is steady. Montagu's Report. London, October 16.—Messrs. Montagu’s report states that price is incliued to be the same but the undertone is good owing to demand for China remittances and possibly sympathetically with the
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    DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL.
    623 1711 BEGINS TO-NIGHT: ENDS WEDNESDAY much joy AND KWOICtNO OVER THE death of the evil one. felUwtnZ* an ual of our Hindu le iow- ownsmen begins to-night and conmuch’ he m r° W night UiB b9erved with marks th! eh™ 6 "T 1 a *d reverence as ajks the
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    The Empire's Navy.
    272 1711 LORD JuLLICOE’S REPORT. New Zealand's Co-operation. London, October 17-The Timos' cor respondent at Wellington states that Lord Jellicoe s report was tabled in the House of Representatives. It says that the ideal of a single navy &gt;8 not obtainable by the expenence abundantly shown that responsih’hty as
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    Cold Storage Company.
    84 1711 Rise in Prices Probable. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 20.-At the annual general meeting of the Singapore Cold Storage Company, Limited, Mr. Gibbon, who presided, said that they were issuing the balance capital, namely 22,500 shares, at par. The profit for tbe year was 158,877 and
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    TIN NEWS.
    67 1711 LA RUT ’JIN. 10th Dividend of 2s. We are indebted to the courtesy of Messrs Kennedy and Co. for information to the effect that a dividend (the 10th) of 2/par share on all the is&lt;uad shares in the Larut Tin Dredging Ltd. was paid in Sydney on the
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    ASAM KUMBANG TIN.
    94 1711 The Secretary of Aiam Kumbang Tin Dredging, Ltd., advises that the Company’s dredge started opening out on 18;h instant and that everything is working quite smoothly. It will lie two or three weeks before it will lie possible to run full time and until then the output
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      THE LIE MONEY SCANDAL.
      1272 1712 [To the Editor of the Stratte Echo.) Sir,—lt is fully two years now since the shortage of subsidiary silver and copper coins began to make itself felt in Malaya and, instead of improving with the passing of time, the position in Penang and Province Wellesley grows
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    POLICE COURT CASES.
    613 1712 BURGLARY MYSTERY UNRAVEL. LED. Smart Detective Work. The Tamil Mohammedan who was charged by Mr. J. Nolan, Chief Detective Inspector, Penang, with being in possession of stolen property, such property being a pair of bullocks and a cart bought with part of the cash proceeds of the
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    GODDESS OF MERCY.
    244 1713 Huge Chingay Procession. At a general meeting of the Chinese community held at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday afternoon it was decided that the S recession in connection with the Goddess of [ercy be held on Friday, th. 7th, Sunday the 9th, and Tuesday the Uth November
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    SMUGGLING RICE.
    370 1713 Aroh-Offend er Gets Maximum Penalty. Our Klang corres pondeut reports that on the 14th instant four Chinese (Teochews) were charged before Mr. Pryde at the Klang Court at the instance of the D. P. P. with attempting to export 33 bags of rice from the F. M. 8.
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    CONFUCIUS’ BIRTHDAY
    1276 1713 INTERESTING HISTORICAL FACTS. {Concluded jr om 0 20th.) eomniM or memorabilia “ant hfor 6 V’’ ‘abuT 1° o t e »*'&gt;&lt;l. the of he Sc &gt;’ ortioD of the Book, oJ BUual Usage», aad the memoir by Szc n lher otl,er work/about I j ll containing more or
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    THE ROAD TO RUIN.
    550 1714 Shanghai Daily News. PLAYING FOR HIGH STAKES IN SHANGHAI. Interesting Revelations of Rooking a Young Fool in the Model Settlement. Shanghai, September 13. —An interesting story in which a little gambling, a land deal, $30,000 and an official of the Coinage Bureau at Peking were concerned
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    ADMIRAL DUFF IN MALAYA.
    410 1714 Interesting Interview in Ipoh. I big.*cheerful man. hale and hearty, wi&lt;h »r»ady smile and a cordial handshake, and a •iiar fat cejng ejc. wa-: t]j&lt;? fleeting sion that a representative of the Times of Malaya received when Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Duff, K.C.8., Commander-in-Chief of the China
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    SIBERIAN SITUATION.
    426 1714 GENERAL OTANI INTERVIEWED Says Omsk Government not on Stable Basis. Kobe. Sept. 29.—General Otani, formerly the Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese troops in Siberia, who has just returned from Vladivostok, is quoted by the Japanese papers as making the following observations “The Japanese troops in Siberia are now' engaged
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    OLDEST MAN IN THE WORLD.
    152 1714 —The Globe. John Shell, believed to be the oldest human being in the world, celebrated his 131st birthday recently, says the New York Sun. He is staying at an hotel in Lexington (Kentucky), where he has gone from his home in the country to see
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    IPOH LIBEL CASE.
    220 1714 Stationmaster Sued For Damages. Jill recently Mr. V. Arumugam and Mr. Kadiratumby, both Jaffna Tamils, were the stat ionmastci- and postmaster of Chemor, respectively. Fur some time there had been Iriction between them, says the Ipoh Times and continues :—The postmaster had on one occasion reported the
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    AGRICULTURAL SHOW IN SEREMBAN.
    1828 1715 LAST SATURDAY’S EXHIBITION. A Most Successful Affair. (From Our Own Corretpondent.) Seremban, October 19.—At Seremban on Saturday last, an exhibition of agri-horticjl-tural products was held, and proved a very great success. From very early in the morning, until well after 10 o’clock, native exhibitors, mostly Malays,
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    CHARGE THAT FAILED.
    1016 1716 AN UNFORTUNATE CASE. In the District Court, Butterworth, yesterday, before Mr. C. 11. G. Clarke, District Judge, the ease was heard in which B. Jambu, a young Eurasian, was charged with kidnapping a girl named Elizabeth Lee from lawful guardianship. Inspector D. Lucy prosecuted and Mi. I.
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    MINING ASSISTANT ARRESTED.
    145 1716 —T.O.M. ALLEGED CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST. A Kampar Case. Mr. M. Valentine Bees, till recently mining assistant, in the Societe Anonyme des Etains de Kinta (French Mines), Kampar, whilst on his way Home, was arrested in Penang on October 10. on a charge of criminal breach ol
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    KOBE MUNICIPAL SCANDAL.
    450 1716 Several Arrests and Much Mystery. Kobe, Sept. ‘23.—-In connection with the Municipal irregularities, says the Kobe Shimbun, the situation appears to be deve’op. ing. On the 19th instant Horiuchi Kingo, a clerk of the General Section, was examined and detained, and at the instance of the Kobe
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    DOMESTIC OCCURENCES.
    28 1717 BIRTH. Cubitt On the 4th Sept., at Brampton Lodge, Newcastle, Staffs, the wife of G.E.S. Cubitt, Conservator of Forests, F. M. 8, G f a daughter.
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    PARIS SENSATION.
    452 1717 ATTEMPT TO KIDNAP A CEYLON CHILD A Warning to Mothers. A Ceylon lad), well known in the Hill Station of the Isle oi Spices, who has just returned from England, tells a most atnazI ing story of an attempt which was made to I kidnap her daughter under
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