The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 4 January 1928
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Title Section19 1928-01-04 1 The Straits Echo Weekly Edition. <8 PER ANNUM. SJNGLE COPY 4OCTS. u. 26 PENANG, JANUARY 4, 1928 NO. I19 words
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Advertisement183 1928-01-04 1 CONTENTS Leading Articles Miscellaneous (continued) Clreago’s Latest 1 The Woijd of Books In Retrospect 5 Singapore (luninon Again 7 Afghanistan ami Britain 9 j n the Police Court 7 Missionaries in China 9 Christmas at the Convent 8 Malaya's Ports 10 China and the Calendar 9 Why any New Taxes'?183 words
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Advertisement191 1928-01-04 2 .*4oNMh£ t*• w I I I THE STRAITS ECHO k WEEKLY EDITION. 1■ L Published the day prior k) the departure erf each mod foe Ewop*, aod ooi*mm J 5 ike Ixtert local and States newt origioally published in die daily inauoa. m wol a* ad t <[ important nows191 words
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Article438 1928-01-04 1 All things considered Malaya is singularly free from crime. The courts of Penang are chiefly occupied with hearing minor offences and civil cases, and a murder trial or a robbery with violence is a sufficiently rare occurrence to excite considerable attention. Penang, in this matter, may be considered438 words
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Article174 1928-01-04 1 ALLEGATION OF OPERATIONS TN DUTCH WATERS From Dutch sources we learn that the inquiry held at Kuala Lumpur concerning the allegation that the F.M.S. Customs Fleet had conducted operations in Dutch waters has been concluded. This inquiry was held in camera, at the Council Chamber, and was174 words
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Article172 1928-01-04 1 The anxiety of China respecting Japan's activities in Manchuria is understood when it is realised that 90 per cent, of the population of the latter country is Chinese. Large numbers of the latter have taken up their abode in Manchuria onb. during the last three years owing to172 words
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Article501 1928-01-04 1 Two Christmas Mails I’his week the mail happened to be two da\s earlier than usual, and really gave us two mails almost within the Christmas holidays. Many greetings and remembrances which failed to arrive in time to grace the festive board put in a timely appearance yesterday. The501 words
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Advertisement28 1928-01-04 1 ffbe Straits Echo PUBLISHED DAILY WEEKLY EDITION Containing the news of the week prior to departure of Mails for Europe The Criterion Press, Limited, 69, Beach Street, Penang.28 words
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Obituary34 1928-01-04 1 DEATH Tax—At 48a A boo Sittee Lane, Penang, on Tuesday, 27th December, 1927, Tan Joo Lian Neoh (Airs. Law Joo Poh). Deceased leaves behind a son. Funeral takes place on Sunday, Bth January, 1928.34 words
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Article639 1928-01-04 2 LECTURE BEFORE THE CHINA SOCIETY ilhiftirah-d with numerous appropr.itur lantern slides, Mr. Walter Buehler lectured before the China Society a the School of Oriental Studies. FinsLur, Circus, London, on 22 Novembr, Mr. W J. lum II being in the eheir. Mr. Redder dealt with Some As|639 words
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Article125 1928-01-04 2 The Lady Superior offers her sincere thanks to each of the benefactors who so kindly and generously subscribed to the Christmas Tree. By their generosity many hearts of little children were gladdened this Christmas-tide, and their names will not be forgotten in the prayers of the little125 words
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Article182 1928-01-04 2 ONE DAM THING AFTER ANOTHER” Mr R. B. Salisbury’s Quamts” nresented One Dam Thing After Another’’ o a crowded audience at the Town H*aH ast night, who enjoyed themselves tre'qimdouslv over the dancing and the natter, which was beyond the averaue yet seen in Penang. \>»ong the items182 words
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Article658 1928-01-04 2 I. I. C. MEETING IN KUALA LUMPUR A special Meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee was held in the Labour Office, Kuala Lumpur, on 19 December, 1927. Present: The Hon. the Controller of Labour, Malaya (Mr.‘ E. W. F. Gilman) "Chairman; The Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, (Mr.658 words
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419 1928-01-04 3 At the Police* Court, yesterday, P.C. 2098 of the Magazine Police Station, was charged before Mr. King with extortion Complainant, who was a licensed bus conductor, said that shortlv after 2 a.m. when he had made his last journey with his bus for the dav,419 words
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Article638 1928-01-04 3 A CONTRJBUTOR’S AFFAIRS INTERESTING TEST CASE Before the Hon. Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule in die Supreme Court yesterday an interesting originating summons was heard concerning the Penang Municipal Commissioners and the share of the late Mr. W. S. Dunn, Municipal Engineer, in the Municipal Provident Fund.638 words
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Article284 1928-01-04 3 NEW PASTOR ORDAINED Mr. Willard Arthur Schurr, M.A., 8.D., who recently arrived from America and who has been selected Pastor of Fitzgerald Memorial Church in place of Rev. P. L. Peach, underwent a solemn ceremony in the Church buildings yesterday evening. Bishop Titus Lowe presided at the284 words
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Article93 1928-01-04 3 Sin’gapofe, 30 December At the annual general meeting of Pajam Rubber Co. Ltd., a final dividend of fifteen per cent, was declared. The Chairman, Mr. J. M Sime, said that they harvested 93,382 pounds less rubber, but the all n cost was slightly reduced. Alor Gajah Dividend93 words
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Article486 1928-01-04 4 IMPROVED FINANCIAL POSITION The fourth ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the lepah Jin Dredging Company, Limited, was held at noon yesterday at the registered offices of the Company, No. .13 Beach street, Penang. Mr. I). A. M. Brown (Director) presided and the others present were486 words
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Article579 1928-01-04 4 Sikh Contingent’s Good bye* to Fort CornwallisAn Impos= ing CeremonyVeteran Subadar’s Retirement. (By B. R. S.) To those who, like the writer, love the grey walls of Fort Cornwallis and who are anxiously awaiting to learn what the fate of this historical monument is eventually going to579 words
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Article176 1928-01-04 4 PRESENTATION OF SILVER CUP As a mark of appreciation of the excellent entertainment provided by the above eompanv. especially the Sladek troupe, nightly at the Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre’Hall, the Penang Hospital Staff on Thursday night presented a silver cup to the. company and five medals176 words
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Article196 1928-01-04 4 ISSUE OF £2,500,000 PREFERENCE SHARES The last mail contains particulars of an issue bv Bunion Plantations, Ltd. of 2.500.000 six per cent. Cumulative Preference shares of £1 each at par. The prospectus shows that the Estates comprise over 67,000 acres in Malacca. Negri Sembilan and Johore, of which196 words
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Article38 1928-01-04 5 ScullyAeriaOn 27 December, 1927, at the Church of the Assumption, Penang, the Rev. A. Devals officiating, Janies Fairly Scully, of the P. W. D., Province Wellesley, to Adeline Aeria, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Aeria.38 words
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Article454 1928-01-04 5 The business community reassembles this morning but the activities of the few days between now and the New Year will be chiefly occupied with squaring up accounts and ledgers. Fortunately, perhaps, optimism is one of the most assertive of human characteristics. and 1928 will be looked forward to454 words
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Article521 1928-01-04 5 The Wrong Way We are at all times pleased to be notified of any error that may creep into our columnsalthough we prefer to be notified through the proper channels, that is by note or phone to the office during the day or night. Yesterday morning a gentleman521 words
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Article505 1928-01-04 5 Atmosphere, and particularly temperature,if it is not identicalis peculiar in its operation, for whereas wc know that you can sail round the north of Norway in an open sea all the year round, yet Odessa, far south at, the back of beneath of Russia has to505 words
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Article952 1928-01-04 6 An America UnappreciatedHubber necking Beauty The Intoxicating Sky scrapersA Heart Mender. li.xmimgo b\ Mary Borden (He nernan 7/6). Mary Borden’» pen sometimes seems to drip with red hot carmine ink. She is so intense, graphic, vir le. She sweeps her readers into the torrent of life952 words
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Article689 1928-01-04 6 SECOND ANNUAL MEETING The second annual general meeting of Haad Yai Tin Dredging, Ltd., was held on Friday, 30 December, at the Penang Office of the Company 378, Beach Street. The chair was taken by the Managing Director Mr. A. J. King. There were present689 words
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Article139 1928-01-04 7 Shareholders are circularised to the effect that at a meeting of the directors of Raja Perak Tin, Limited at Kuala Kangsar, on 28 and 29 December, at which the Company’s solicitor was present, it was decided after very careful consideration and examination of the Titles, to139 words
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Article211 1928-01-04 7 As a result of a fire which broke out in the afternoon on Boxing Day, a row of twenty-six attap shophouses in Gunin, behind the railway station and on the trunk road, were burned to the ground. The cause of the blaze is put down to the explosion211 words
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Article57 1928-01-04 7 RECRUDESCENCE OF SHOOTING Singapore, 3 January A recrudescence of the gunmen menace in Singapore on Sunday evening with shooting occurred in Eu Tong Sen Street, a brightly lit and crowded thoroughfare. Five men approached a tea stall, where some Chinese were sitting and fired. One was killed57 words
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Article406 1928-01-04 7 ANNUAL REPORT The following is the annual report of the Eurasian Association (Penang Branch) to be submitted to members at the annual meeting to be held at the Penang Recreation Club on Friday, 6 January at 5.15 p.m.: Your Committee have pleasure in submitting their eighth annual report406 words
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Article405 1928-01-04 7 CHARGES OF FRAUDULENT POSSESSIOON Charged at the Police Court yesterday with being in fraudulent possession of liquor, a Chinese explained that the liquor belonged to his friend. When he was questioned, it came out that he was not aware his friend brewed the alcoholic drinks secretly405 words
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Article74 1928-01-04 7 Tpoh. 29 December The Hon. the Raja di Hilir presided to-dav at the annual meeting of the Central Perak branch of the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association, when it was decided to hold an exhibition next year in Tpoh. The Hon. the Raja di Hilir was elected chairman74 words
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Article482 1928-01-04 8 W£EKLY MARKET REPORT Penang, .‘X) December There was little change in the price of rubber which closes to-day at 1/8. The rubber share market remained quiet throughout the week, as most operator-. are waiting for the old year to p;»"s out before they begin operations again.482 words
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Article532 1928-01-04 8 TRIAD SOCIETY WRITINGS A Hokkien Chinese, Lim Kim Seng, who had previously been charged with being in possession of writings relating to a triad society, again appeared at the Police Court yesterday. Mr. Lee Kok Weng, interpreter for the Chinese Protectorate, stated, in the witness box, that532 words
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Article164 1928-01-04 8 On the eve of their transfer, Drs. R. 1.. Sarny, S. Sinnadurai and Mr. M. L. seria were entertained to dinner bv the staff of the District and General Hospitals at the District Hospital Padang on Thursday, the 29th inst Among those present were: Drs. Baboo, Richard,164 words
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Article156 1928-01-04 8 Mr. Harold Dove gratefully acknowledges receipt of the following amounts: Arthur H. Miles Esq. $lOO k A F 5. Y 5. $llO. Previously acknowledged SI .890 $2,000. (To the Editor of the Straits Echo) The above Fund is now closed and I lank \ou most sincerely156 words
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Article271 1928-01-04 9 The Amir of Afghanistan is now on his way to England. This, following on the recent visit of King Fuad of Iraq to Great Britain, gives the man in the street to think. We can only hope that these quite disinterested exchanges are regarded from every point271 words
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Article243 1928-01-04 9 Happenings in China, since events in that country took on such a disturbing aspect, prompt a reflection on the position of missionaries within the republic. We are not here concerned in any way with the ethics of the policy which seeks to impose Western religious ideas on243 words
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Article474 1928-01-04 9 Pity The Poor Journalist io become a successful journalist a newspaper training nowadays would seem entirely superfluous. Failures from politics, the Church and the bar crowd the ranks of writers and rub shoulders with jockeys, boxers, actresses and film stars. Editors, too, are prone to discover literary talent474 words
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Article362 1928-01-04 9 Now that we have been, in the w’ords of a famous old melodramatic song, ringing the Old Year out and the New’ Year in”, and especiallv on that noteworthy milestone on what the misanthropists will, in spite of everything, continue to designate as Life’s rough way,362 words
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Article138 1928-01-04 9 Ipoii, 30 December In the course of a storm yesterday lightning struck a couple of Chinese woman at work at a palong. Both fell on the ground the one below being killed instantly. I’l.e other recovered after being unconscious for a period. The incident occurred at Lahat.138 words
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Article627 1928-01-04 10 l n our issue of the 22nd instant we wrote on the subject of the ports of the Mhlhv Peninsula, and we pointed out the undoubted fact that, instead of the ou'lvls for growing trade increasing tin v were becoming less serviceable as time went on. In that627 words
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Article268 1928-01-04 10 SECOND ANNIVERSARY The second anniversary of the above Club was celebrated on New Year’s day, 1 January, 1928. Much keener interest was taken bv all members in this .ear’s function. Long before the date arrived every effort had been made to provide, a really lively programme268 words
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Article162 1928-01-04 10 RUBBER SALES DEPARTMENT Penang, 30 December B itb the Christmas Holidays intervening. markets generally have been ouiet but the undertone continues steady. On the resumption of business on Wednesday values were practically be sarpe as quoted last week but since thej) have registered a slight improvement162 words
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Article1058 1928-01-04 10 A Committee is shortly to sit to investigate wavs and means whereby new taxation can be levied upon the Colony in order that the gap between the waistcoat of revenue and the trousers of expenditure mav be bridged, and the Administrative body thereby go decently clothed.1,058 words
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Article482 1928-01-04 11 Better Labour Outlook There is a moral to be drawn from the surprising decrease in the number of working days lost owing to trade disputes last year. It would really seem that 1928 will usher in a new spirit in industry. The lesson of the general strike apparently482 words
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Article457 1928-01-04 11 Of all the maladies which affect cattle at least those possessing the cloven hoofthere is none more terrible than rinderpest. This scourge is very rapid in its action and appalling in its intensity; so much so, in fact, that competent authorities have placed the mortality among the huge,457 words
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Article263 1928-01-04 11 Ever since operations were begun, the advent of the trolley-car into the Burmah Road section must have been agerly looked forward to by the genral public, and particularly by resilents in that area. Now, with the opening of the New Year, our anticipations have materialised, and263 words
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Article384 1928-01-04 12 EDGAR ALLEN CO. LTD. SHEFFIELD RECENT CONTRACTS SECURED Oxford And Sktkton Cement Ltd. Plant for the product of 120,000 tons of Portland Cement per annum at the new factory which is being erected in Oxfordshire. The machinery includes two Rotary Kilns 200 feet long with complete crushing, grinding and packing384 words
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Article614 1928-01-04 12 yesterdays gallops (By O’ir Sporting Correspondent) On a somewhat heavy going yesterrfav, a fair number of gallops were witnessed. but the majority of the 200 odd hors *s in training were not called upon <■> do anything more than pace work. Obviously the outstation horses have had enough614 words
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Article178 1928-01-04 12 TIMID AND INOFFENSIVE” Mr. Theodore R. Hubback writes as follows to The Field from Kuala Lipis: Sir.-—I have read with some interest Mr. Mackenzie’s letter in your issue of 6 December, concerning the alleged ferocity of seladang. 1 l ave been in the Malay Peninsula for nearly 32178 words
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Article185 1928-01-04 12 Ihe (}uaints” are extending their visit in Penang, and will make further appearances on Monday. Tuesdav and Wednesday next, when No No Nanette.’ "Oh Joy Shake Yer Feet”, and Pot nourri will be staged. We think it infinitely to be regretted that last eanc elled play, The185 words
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Article503 1928-01-04 13 The announcement in our telegraphic news that Mr. Kellogg, Secretary of State for the U. S. A., has invited other Powers to join in a treaty to outlaw war, cannot be regarded as in the slightest degree original, for had not the lead been given by503 words
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Article531 1928-01-04 13 Precious Or Base? It will be interesting to watch developments regarding the reported discovery of platinum in Sierra Leone. When the Grassfontein deposits were discovered, the question arose as to whether platinum was a precious or base metal. On this technical point depended the entire ownership of the531 words
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Article422 1928-01-04 13 GAMBLING AND HORSE RACING (To The Editor of Thi Straits Echo) Sir, As the number of women who take an interest in horse-racing is now almost as great as that of the men in Penang. 1 think no apology is needed by mv raising a voicea422 words
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Article520 1928-01-04 14 ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MORTGAGEE In the Supreme Court yesterday luoiuing, before the lion. Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule, the hearing of jhe c.i.-e was resumed in which Khoo Saw f.e. wile of (loh Soon Cheng, sued O. IL M. M. S. S. Valiapp\( hetty and Ixg U<**4 Sim (f)520 words
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Article510 1928-01-04 14 OPERA MAN CHARGED WITH RASH DRIVING in charging Mr. J. Sladek, of the International Opera of Java, with rash and negligent driving, Inspector Lyons -aid that defendant, while travelling at ibout 3(1 miles an hour in his car No. P 3268, took a turn without warning arid510 words
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Article528 1928-01-04 14 THRILLING PLAY AT THE TOWN HALL One of the best plays staged in Penang for manv months was successfully performed at the Town Hall last night. In response to insistent demands The Quaints” made a last moment capitulation to public opuiion and put on the wanted plav.528 words
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Article1157 1928-01-04 15 pen NO’S LAST MINUTE VICTORY (By Our Sporting Correspondent) In a well-contested, hard fought oame Penang defeated the Duke of Wellington's Regiment on the Esplanade yesterdav by 9 points (three tries) to 6 points (two tries). It was a thrilling encounter from start to finish and the only1,157 words
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Article425 1928-01-04 15 HORSE RACiNG AND GAMBLING (To The Editor of The Straits Ecnof Sir. The scandal which Madam 11 Hoon has the courage to bring to light s hardly less sensational than the one connected with our Hospital recently. It slaws the amount of gambling that has been425 words
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