The Straits Times, 4 August 1933

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.) TBE LARGEST. AND MMOStT t INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. FAGBL SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      388 1 SINGAPORE: TS. CCCIL ST. C'MtONK 5151). CJ. SG4TTT jaL^ Vj !I AH NOW DECLARES <^^ >rTE FrT IN LESS THAN A WEEK INFLUENZA WEAKNESS was removed by PHOSFERINE 1 had a very bad attack of Influenza which lasted three weeks. When I was able to get about again, I was
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      126 1 J^mPLr: It. cphone QKellarometer indicates \£mL<>£y* fill V y^z^B^ yy*^^ thls Ken lllll6 Eau de Cologne ll^K^^ I Mm] a teeath >vie air to a "<7/r' ra/f»m IE ji-M I heavy atmosphere. Some PowJer. j^^^T/ 4711 dabbed on te™? l6B and Pr»c<r 50 cM per tin. forehead revives and lnvigort
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      490 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA 1 AND APCAR LINES. (Ucorporatod ta England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO l SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL T*\J£L UNDER CONTRACT WirH HIS M^SJ™ 43OVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAS. MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAM. Tonnage Due B"pore. h r7h\ n g» ;a NALDERA l«g«
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      661 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. i (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Naples. Marseilles. Loadoa, Antwerp Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vassals. Tonnage. Dae Bail. HAKOZAKI MARU 10A0O Aug. 9 TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 Aug. 22 28 HAiUSAN MARU 10,800 Sept 1 HAHUNA MARU 10,400 Sept. 20 81 I KATORI MARU 10.000 Oct. 5 8 KASHIMA MARU
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      514 2 BURNS PHILP LINE. (Incorporated in Auttralia.) FOR BRISBANR, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAT ISLAND. Regular monthly Bailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7365 tons) and the ij. MANGOLA (8452 tons) (Cargo only). The v. is one of the largest and finest steamers fading to Australia, cabins de
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      511 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO. (Incorporated >n Le.imark.) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. From From From From Spore Malacca Port Penang LALANDIA 22/8 22/8 25/8 MEONIA 12/9 12/3 18/9 16-9 ALSIA 8/10 8/10 4/10 6/10 BCRINGIA 24/10 24/10 25/10 27/10 FIONIA 14/11 14/11 15/11 17/11
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      1167 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO Steua Ship Co, Ltd, and China (USD LTD. Mataal Bteese Navigation Co, Ltd.) THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO, LTD THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO, LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE Ltd. THE SIAM
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    ATLANTIC TRAVEL REVIVAL.
    404 3 Brisker Trade. r HEAVY CABIN CLASS BOOKINGS. i New York, July 16. When, on Saturday, the Oeorglc left New York with 1,315 passengers— 6oo of them In third class, which Is largest number she has ever taken In this category attention was turned to the sharp revival
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    PORT HEALTH
    202 3 Chorela and Smallpox at Calcutta The health bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau for the week :nded July 29 Is as follows: Alexandria: 2 plague cases and 2 leaths. Beirut: 2 plague cases. Baghdad: 1 plague case. Bassein: 3 plague cases and 2 deaths; smallpox cases
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    STOWAWAY'S TRIP.
    104 3 San Francisco Police Take Tokio Boy For Ride. "Attracted by the splendidness of New York, which I saw In picture cards, I merely wanted to go and see it" was the reply of a 15-year-old boy, Hachlro Ito of Tsurumaki-cho, TokJo. to the inquiry by the Yokohama water
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    194 3 -PENRITH CASTLE, Brit., 3307 ton*, from Shanghai 4-8, far New York 11-8. 60LEN, Brit, 3,884 tons, from Shanghai 4-8, for Japan 6-1. jXUALA, Brit. 396 tons, from Bangkok 4-8, for Bangkok 7-8. TABIAN, Dot, 43W tons, from Amsterdam 4-8, for Batavia 8-8. PLANCIUS, Dut, 3£2» tone, from B.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    97 3 Friday, August 4. Ship, alongside the Wharvea or expected to arrive. Godown Gate. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. "Lady GuillemaH." The Cable, Thedens, Lch. "Edith." Oil Wharf Cremer. Coal Wharf NIL VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjong Pagar. Albert Dock Giang Ann. Victoria Dock Mata Hari. Keppel Harboar.
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    NICOLAS PAQUET.
    108 3 Floating Palace Is Now A Wreck. Marseilles, July 9. A cable received yesterday by the Paquet Company states that the s.s. Nicolas Paquet, which recently ran aground near Cape Spartel, is in the following condition: the ship has foundered at the bow, the screws are out of water,
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      215 3 I* Your Child a Winner? Or do other children usually carry oB the prizes? Of course, you cannot expect him to come out on top every time, but nevertheless you do not like him to be always Just an also ran." Many children are weak and backward as a result
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      532 3 H NORDDEUTSCHHI ffStj LLOYD. RTW3 (Incorporated 14 Ljjjj^gd Germany.) The undermentioned are the eompaarfi intended flrmre. OUTWARD. I LAHN for Manila. Hong Kong, Shanghai, N. China Japan Aug. 16 S TRAVE for Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, N. China Japan Aug. 18 HOMEWARD. I FRANKEN for Marseilles, Or.n, Havre, Dunkirk, Rotterdam,
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      435 3 pF^afl Jaw**""* t^^B HaHrvaW IPRESIDENT LINERS Fare* Again Reduced. £67.3.11. Por a beautlf al trip f roaa MANILA /HONG KONG TO EUROPE. TIA AMERICA Toerl.t elaaa acroea tka PadaV Ist daaa Rail In America. Toarl.t elaaa Atlatlc oa tka famous awl aew M. ManhatUa or aj. Waahiagton. (If passage throagh
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      377 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England.) 1 ELLERMAN" LINE. Freight Serrlco to UNITED KINGDOM AND J CONTINENT. Tla Ports aad Saei Caaal OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI A MPAN. Steimtrs Due Spore CITY OF CORINTH Sept. 21 HOMEWARDS. Daa Spore Sail. Spore sj. CITY OF BOUBAIX for London,
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      160 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Station Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp, ins Sunshine temp. •F hrs. *F Alor Star 89 Nil 11.0 77 Sitiawan 91 Nil 9.9 78 K. Trengganu 89 NU 0.5 78 Bukit Jeram 89 0.43 8.1 74 Malacca M 0.07 10.5 75 Singapore 91 Nil 10.6
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      346 4 SITUATION VACANT WtM •pp^r-BM mw mm mmmUm timmd iat tb*mm tmmmmt bb»*ml «vpl«Mj 4>tf a-fttetW ■aatomv Ba oat aaaa atvaMamv *AMTED. a Clliaae Balaamaa wttb a thoiooga kaowled— of tba loan! market In Ple-a. r,«ode. Apply with eowtoa »f toatnaantala to Baa Mo. 714. BtraMa Timaa. BOARD—RESIDENCE" BBBQ4 1 EAM
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      504 4 FOR SALE Uwaat prlaaa, aaaiaat terma avor aatapj, rally tiaatatnl 2i|i<aaliira from, MM. BBMObbbbbbbbßlbßb B n-aaAwg a nf a 4Wdmi CdBBMBM gaaaMaaV a BBBawaamtaaaßßMM BBBMBaC TtlL aaalawaL KIATS ECONOMIC SALE NOW ON For «Bwt MMBith «Bjty. SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL LINES. CALL EARLY FOR TOUR REQUIREMENTS. 6.H. KIAT ft Cr,
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      823 4 PUBLIC NOTICE LACAJ. BaTrtOTBBB UfN YACAaV 088 FOO) BDBOfmABB ABB BaawBB) TO PBAB OBBMfXO 7HBB f COBBaTTTSB AT TBB TJLCJU BOICAMBB. LEGAL NOTICE* ANOPHELENE MOTICB la haraby grrta Ikat Ika ward ANOrBCLDnC it tka Tiada Bark af A. B. WATDOM ABB) COHTABT UMITED af lliaaaiia Baildbng k» tka Colony af
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      801 4 AUCTION NOTICES. AOCTKM SAU af aaaallaat aaa i.flab«< A aafaat rfalart Oaak krlal A aaaaa famMam, iaka LMtla'a A ■MaaVa bjajt aaaaa, aaaal Mbf tailaata. Biioa pirlatli tyf«aiUir A a lat af BlaaaliiiivriTfn "ffiaij toato, waaarakaa A*etojaV raba wHk ikWaaWaf ■araaa aaara. tkaat ifdaanvam. baatwwad aaarra. WaawJaa akatra, wall mirvar*.
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      623 4 BUSINESS CARDS WfcMi to otoy wfAa« TMomm; I KUALA LL'MPtR TIM) C4MOBMM aV#S«wMirSflT Ha, 47 At 4t. Mtaa St. A aiiiiidn yaa with tka bant farnbtVil /tiV.n*. tj'ir /,prn ",r. **T4t«»T.. fa wttkMaaay mart af Ika Tbaw gaj, Bkjtl Saatf Baafcf WafaaaßßwaatV TAT BOOHO OOt BBM^ganu 4||A t> AUCTION NOTICES.
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      106 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES teartntv M* TJ* T«W% »«7 ftMJ* ftftJ* T*arir |MJ» IHlM ADVERTISEMENT RATES n MM pmwmmwm *iu 1 ■> «aa^M t* llAM MM, in M4 RFjC cardi will b« »!»»»< M t*« *SU of P «u>k p«T iniwrt<«n f« aim in«k. Owr «M iack, M ••r Uim. Tit* >•(•
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    SINGAPORE RADIO TIME TABLE.
    159 5 By Our Expert SINGAPORE (Radio Service Co.)— Metres 49»—Mon., Wed, and Thursday 8.15 to 8.30 pjn. Bvxl 11 a-m. to 130 p.m. KUALA LUMPUR—Metres 48.92— Sun Tues. and l. 7 to 9 p.m. BANDOENG—Metres SS M.-Daliy 6.30—10 pjn. PARlS—Metres 19.66—Da11y 7.20-10 20 Dm. PARlS—Metres 25.2—Da11y 10.50
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    MR. J. McGOVERN.
    79 5 London, July 20. The conviction of a number of Glasgow youths for playing football In the streets aroused the ire of the Independent Labour Party member, Mr. J. McGovern (ShetUeston), in the House of Commons and led to his suspension. The Secretary for Scotland, Sir Godfrey Collins,
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    A MASTER OF THE CELLO
    383 5 > Maurice Marechal To Play In Singapore. Many people confess to the cello as their favourite instrument and it is such a rare occurrence to have a visit from a soloist that Maurice Marechal is assured of a good attendance at the recital he will
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    NEW GERMANY.
    153 5 An Appeal For Impartial British Opinion. London, July 27. A plea for impartial consideration of the new state of affairs In Germany was made In The Times by Lord Parmoor who is now undergoing treatment at a German spa. Lord Parmoor observes that although he lacks a complete
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    GEN. PIETRO GAZZERA.
    65 5 Italian War Minister Resigns Mussolini Takes Post Rome, July 22. The War Minister Gen Pletro Oazzera has resigned and the War Ministry has been taken over by Slgnor Mussolini at the King's request. The Under-Secret&ry of State for the War Ministry, Slgnor Angelo Manaresi, has likewise resigned
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      270 5 HOTEUS RAFFLES HOTEL UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT THIS EVENING GRILL ROOM TM» tVtniNU MEUA SERVED ON THE LAWN TEA DANCE 6.30 to B^o p.m. TEA DANCES EVER I MONDAY, WEDNESDAY INFORMAL AMD FRIDAY DINNER DANCE WEeUL mm 9.30 to Midnight EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIAL DOLLAR LUICH 1_ la Simpson
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      64 5 GUARANTEED GDARANTEED BADIO UCEIYEBS DESIGNED A BUILT FOR USE IN THE TROPICS 7 VAIVE SCFEBHETERODTNI ALL MAINS (A. C.) (NO BATTERIES JUBT FVOO-TS ON LJGHTINO SOCKET) ONE DIAL TUNING (NO REACTION KNOB— NO SQUEAKS ft BOWLS) NO COIL CHANGING (WAVE BAND CHANGED BT SWITCH) 15 TO 550 METERS SUPER SELECTIVE
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      366 5 HEADACHE AFTER HEADACHE Now She's Free From Them. A woman writes: "I would like every*'* one who suffers from headache* to try Kruschen Salts. Before taking Kruschen I was hardly ever free from a headache. But since I have been taking it regularly I have hardly had a headache, for
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      337 5 B.B.C. PROGRAMME. i For Strait* Settlements, and Federated Mtlay States from the Empire tranv mitter, Dav«ntry, England. Two of the following frequencies and wavelengths will be used in the trans* missions to the Indian zone. Announcements will be mad* at frequent intervals. GSG 17,770 ks/s 18.88 m. Call Sign Frequency
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      80 5 Foxtrot— She was only somebody's daughter.— Ray Noble and his Orchestra. H.M.V. B 6273 Foxtrot— In a year, In a day. Foxtrot Keep on the bright ilde— Ambrose and his Orchestra. HJU.V. B 6167 Comedy FoxtrotTurkish Delight— Ray Noble and his Orchestra. H.M.V. B 6115 Foxtrot— I Idolize my baby's
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    EASTERN LOCARNO.
    203 6 "Revision of Treaties Means War." Paris, July 28. The semi-official paper, Le Temps, publishes a report from a Rome correspondent to the effect that, in diplomatic circles here, It Is assumed that the conversation to take place between the Hungarian Premier, Dr. Goemboes, and Signor Mussolini in Rome
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    DENIAL BY VATICAN.
    64 6 Does Not Desire Japan's Seat On League Council. Rome, July 27. It Is now officially announced that the Vatican does not desire to obtain the seat on the League Council that will become vacant when Japan leaves the League of Nations. The Holy See believes that its
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    GOVERNMENT HOUSE
    509 6 Monday, July 24. His Excellency held an Investiture at Astana Iskandariah and Invested h.h The Sultan of Perak with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of St. Michael and Bt. George. His Excellency presided at a Durbai held at Astana Iskandarlah. His Excellency was guest at a
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    TRIAL CANCELLED.
    99 6 Counsel Says Accused Has Committed Suicide. I understand the accused has committed suicide," said Mr. C. O. Ldm in the Second Magistrate's Court this morning when the case came up In which Chua Heow, a 62-year-old contractor, is charged with having voluntarily caused grievous hurt to his wife
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    POLICE BAND.
    114 6 The band, of the SJS. Police will give the following programme, weather permitting at Katong Park today beginning at 9 p.m. March, Radio (Pecking) Overture, Light Cavalry (Suppe); A Walts Dream (Strauss); Selection, Romoe et Olulltta (Gounod) Suite, A Coon's Day Oat (Baynes) Selection, Tangled Tunes (Ketelby) Gavotte,
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    23 6 Mr. Cheong Hock Chye, ol Cheong Koon Seng and Co., Is leaving Singapore tomorrow by the Plancius for Java on a short holiday.
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    23 6 The July donation* to the sUtw coin collection in aid of the Non-European Unemployment Fund, organised by the Clerical Union, come to $193.34.
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      361 6 CRAVENA CORK TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES are LONDON made HR*J^ThT 1^ I l le mac l n *houn I j t|5 J j it tlunlK^^I utongjidf, (hr alrtadyPmLH'T!'' 1 It ll^B I lime expoied «o an in//^^~'HE connoisseur's cigars come from SBf V^r/ J Havana, but he is careful to see
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    WORST MONTH FOR THE R.S.F.C.
    362 7 Only Three Days Fit For Beginners to Fly. July Is probably the worst month the Royal Singapore Flying Crab has txperiened with regard to adverse weather conditions according to the officials Only three days out of the whole month were fit for begmners to By.
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    NO DEFENCE.
    205 7 Judgment Against A K. L. Park. [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 2. Judgment for claim and costs against K. A. Varner and the Great Eastern Park was given by Tungku Ismail hi I the second magistrate's court this morning, when the Commercial Press sued for payment
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    FIGHT IN DARK.
    201 7 Prison For Burglar Who Stole Clothes. Feeling something touching his leg In the dark a Malabarl living at the 15th mile, Woodlands, awoke and saw a man walking away with a box. He Jumped out of bed and grappled with the stranger, who put up considerable resistance
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    JAVA—MANILA AIR SERVICE. s
    112 7 JAVA— MANILA AIR SERVICE. s Four Americans To Make Test Flight (From Onr Own correspondgnt.) Medan, Jnljr The Algemeen Xndlsch Dagblad states that four pilots of the American Air Force In Manila intend to i»«t« an i»»|i^iimfntal fMgtit to Netherlands India with an unphtMan plane In December or January, if
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    RIGHT OF ENTRY.
    322 7 Detective Station Not A Museum. A fine of $10 was Imposed on each of two Chinese, Wee Bah and Tan Be Kee, yesterday by the Third Magistrate on a cr-~:e of trespass at the detective station. Wee Bah was discharged on another charge of attempting to bribe
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    TRADE COMMISSION
    114 7 Evidence Oa Railway And Motor Conditions The 42nd., 43rd., and 44th. meetings of the 8.8. Trade Commission were held in the Council chamber. Singapore, on August Ist.. 2nd., and 3rd. 1 Evidence was taken from Mr. D. H. Ellas, general manager. Federated Malay States Railways, supported by Mr.
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    JAY BICYCLIST.
    99 7 Knocks Man Down And Thai Hits Him. (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca. Aug. 2. Charged with riding a bicycle In a rash and negligent manner in Jonker Street yesterday resulting in a collision with one Kasslm bin AIL and for hitting the man. Tan CtuU win, pleaded guilty
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    BANGKOK RIVER TAXIS.
    42 7 (From Oar Own respondent.) Bangkok, Aug. 3. A serrlce of taxis has commenced on Bangkok's waterways. Octet, police and prisoners In chains are unwiid free. Boy scouts, soldiers and stadents pay half (ares and other trs-Tel-lers pay (BU fans.
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    222 8 Local Rubber Is Easier. BUT NEW YORK AND LONDON ADVANCE. CFrom Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Friday. Today's Prices: Rubber, 13 '< cts., op >/• ft per lb. Tin. Singapore price $109.50, op 12'/i cts. per picul. Gold, £6 4s. 3d., up 3d. Yesterday's Prices: Rubber, London, 4
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    70 8 Noon, Aug. 4. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Sellers Spot (loose) 13ft 13% (F. 0.8.) 13% 13% Standard R.S.S. on Tender: Buyers. Sellers. Aug. 13V* 13% Sept. 13 V* 13% Oct. ..13 6/16 13 7/16 Oct.-Dec. 13% 18ft Jan-Mar. 13% 13% Tone of market:
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    PRODUCE.
    188 8 Singapore, Aug. 4, Gambier 4.75 (Cube) No. 1 unpicked 7.75 Copra 3.80 mixed 3.20 Sago flour, Sarawak 1.85 White Pepper 24i/> Black Pepper 1 4 r Pearl Sago 4.50 small 4.60 medium 6.00 No. 1 125 catties gross 8.85 No. 2 125 catties gross 3.80 Rice Siam $153 to
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      204 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 1/16 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 1/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 London, 30 days' sight 2/3 63/64 London, demand
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      " FLUTTERS " IN FUTURES.
      398 8 FLUTTERS IN FUTURES. Profits Liable To Income-Tax. That profits made by a manufacturer on "flutters" In cotton "futures" were liable to Income-tax was a ruling of Mr. Justice Flnlay In the King's Bench Division. His Lordship allowed, with costs, an appeal by the Crown from a decision of the Commissioners
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      TELEGRAPHS.
      33 8 Kuchlng radio U observing Sunday I boon on the sth and 7th vlx :—8.30: 8.30 to 8.50 a.m., 9.40 to 9.50 a.m., 10.50 a.riL, 1.35 to 2.50 p.m., 4.20 to 4.50 p.m.
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        MINING.
        413 8 Issue VaL Pd. Buyers Sellers. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 Austral Malay 6/- W- Ayer Hitara Tin 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 1 1 Batu Caves £1 £1 Chenderiang 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 HongFatt 5/- 5/- Hong Kong Tin 6/-
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        GENERAL.
        279 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.40 0.65 2 2 Alex Brick Prefs. 112V4 1.251 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.7.0 5.12.0 10 5 Brit sh Malaya Trustee 5.30 5.40 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref s. 28/- 24/- cd. £1 £1 Con. T.
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        142 8 Singapore Municipal 5 DC. J 1901 red 1940 LnnoM iak no nm of 901 red 1940 ¥400,000 105 110 nom. Singapore Municipal 4% p.c of 1909 red. 1966 f 1,000,000 104 :08 nom. Singtpor. Munidr* 4ft p.c of 1907 red. 1947 H. 600,000 104 108 nom. Singapore
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        378 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Allenby (fl) 0.75 0.85 0.70 0.80 Alar Gajah ($1) 0.60 0.70 0.65 0.66 A. Hitam ($1) 1.00 1.20 1.00 120 A. Kuning (Jl) 0.15 0.20 0.15 0.20 A. Malay (|2) 1.20 1.30 1.10 I.SO A. Molek
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    305 8 Today. Banks Island, Java, S«oth-Wttt Sumatra, South Eaat Borneo. Celebes, Molucca! A Timor Dilly (Planeius) 2.30 p.m. North, N.-Eait and N.-West Sumatra (Tinombo) S p.m. Sclat Pandjang, Bengkalis, Siak, Pakao Baroe, Fort de ito-k A l'cdang (Ampang) > pa. Sourabaya, Celebes, Holueeaa, Timor Dilly and South-East Borneo
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    EXCHANGES.
    88 8 Rugby, Aug. 2. foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 8.22 Athens 587 1/ 2 Brussels 23.77% Belgrade 245 Berlin 13.92V6 Bombay 1/6 3/82 Bucharest 565 Buenos Aires 42 official Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 17.15 Helsingfors 226Vfe Hong Kong 1/4 29/32 Lisbon 110 Madrid 39% Milan 63V 8 Montreal 4.79 Montevideo 34
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      124 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Today, August 4. Police Band, Katong Park, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aagast S. Penang Races, Fourth Jay. 10th Malayan Exhibition, K.L., First Day. Sauday, August Malayan Exhibition, Second Day. Kennel Club Dog- Show, K.L. Police Band, Botanic Gardens, 9 p.m. Monday, August 7. Public and Bank Holiday.
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      TIN PRODUCTION CONTROL.
      615 9 Case for Extension. THE DANGER OF A BREAKDOWN. The Sub-Committee of the World Economic Commission which is considering the co-ordination of production of tin has before it a memorandum circulated by the United Kingdom delegation which contains an Important letter from the International Tin Committee urging the
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      TRACTION COMPANY.
      37 9 Receipts For Month Of July. Straits 8 Traffic receipts July 1933 106,330 Decrease on corresponding month last year 10,248 Traffic receipts for 10 months ending July 1933 1,071,754 De-crease on corresponding period last year 135,703
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      ADVERSE TRADE BALANCE.
      505 9 Reduced by £24,000,000 In Six Months. The Improvement in the nations trade balance for the first half of the present year exceeds £24,000,000, compared with the first six months of last year. The adverse balance of imports over exports In the two periods is shown by the
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      HOME AND AMERICAN STOCKS.
      233 9 Closing Quotations In London. (Prom Our Own Correspondent). London, Aug. S. Closing quotations today ol the principal British stocks are given below:— The rise or fall is in relation to the price of Aug. 2. GOVERNMENT STOCKS, BRITISH. Rise or Fall Conversion Loan 5% 11«* +S/16
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      AMERICAN SHARES.
      59 9 Gerrral Kotor? 8914 +H Standard OiV exf.. pd. ***** +14 li-S Steal 62 -\k National City Bank tt% General Electric JB TWttcllal Tabace* E. Sfi An:eric«i Caa 8414 VS. Rubber 1» Woolwerth 43% Sadio Corporation 814 (The London-New York cross rate at the time these figures were cabled
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      CABLE TRAFFIC.
      121 9 Index Figures Based On 1929 Receipts. The following table. Issued by Imperial and International Communicatlons, Ltd., gives the index figures representing the estimated monthly rectipts from traffic, as rel&ted to comparable traffic in the year 1929. The monthly figures have been reduced to a working day averager the
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      FIRMER PRICES FOR METALS.
      661 9 Copper in Steady Demand At Higher Rates. Messrs. Henry Gardner and Co.'s report on business on the London Metal Exchange, dated London, July 19, Is as follows: Copper Firmer and more active. The opening transaction was at £38 10s. for three months, followed by £38 3s.
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      SOUTH CROFTY.
      356 9 Mr. Francis Allen on Tin Restriction. The ordinary general meeting of SouthCrorty, Ltd., was held on July 15 at Winchester House. R.C. Mr. Francis Allen, J.P. (the chair- man), reviewed the working of the past year, In the course of which he said that as a result of
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      630 9 BANKING. I NEDERLaNDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK N. V. Established 1863 at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Gloa. 100.000,000 Paid up Capital Gids. 66,000,000 Reserve. Gldi. 25.691.119 HEAD OFFICE: AMS1ERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES. BaUria: Head Office tot Dutch East ladiaa. BRANCH OFFICES: DUTCH EAST INDfES: Air.penan, Bandoeng. Cheribon, Goromalo, Makassar,
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      105 9 REME UIIMAIM HfITPUITC NEWEST DESIGNS JUST A RRIYKD. HAlbntd PRICES SPECIALLY REDUCED CHROME V/RIST WATCHES LEVEE MOT EMENT FROM ft, ICHfCI I CDV RINGS BROOCHES BRACELETS— CUTS— EARRINGS JtNtLLtRT -PKNDENTS-NECKLACES. M n DIAMOND SET WATCHES SET WITH REAL DIAMONDS. BEST VALUES-LIBERAL DISCOUNTS-REAL BARGAINS. MODERN DESK CLOCKS IN CHROMIUM A CRYSTAL
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      283 9 I BANKING. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPIJ, N. V. (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) Established In Amsterdam 1824. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM WITH BRANCHES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE. HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EAST: BATAVIA. Branches throughout tne Dutch East liid.es and la the Straits Settlements. India, China, Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKEK8: Tk. National ProriacMl
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1933. PROLONGING THE AGONY
    1070 10 A number of people, ourselves among them, are unable to adduce any convincing reason why the price of rubber should not be considerably lower than that prevailing at present We have heard vague rumours of a pending substantial Increase
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    NOTES OF THE DAY
    641 10 AUGUST THE FOURTH. Nineteen Yean ago Today— Terrific Drama Growing In Intensity as Moment Succeeded Moment The Ultimatum War Demonstrations of Patriotism Amounting to Hysteria--Your King and Country Need You We Don't Want to Lose You, but We Think You Ought to Go Little Belgium A
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    1234 10 NEW LIGHT ON OLD MASTERS. The study of old paintings is a fascinating business upon which new light is continually being thrown. In this article Dr. A. P. Laurie, Professor of Chemistry to the Royal Academy of Arts, tells what goes on behind the scenes of an
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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      58 10 }«'M*.A*a"a Aaruat 4. Jt«B. at hh MMtM IU. M Umi M. Tel.k lvii Koao, Support, Juilln Justin Pervira «t •.he Building Department, Singapore Municipality. Th« funeral tcrrtc* will Uki place at th« Cathedral of The Good Shepherd at 8 am. an Saturday, August 6, INS. Jara. Pcaang papers pleat*
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      78 10 Mrs. H. H. I.nll Me Madam CHEANG TEW MUET. ppc. s.s. Tinombo. MILLAR.— At the MaUrnity Hospital, Singapore, on Aut-uit g, to Joan, wife of Malcolna Macintosh Millar, Knchinr. Sarawak a ion. TAN CHIA.— The enor*n>ent ia announced of Miaa Taa Sock Ene. eldeit daughter of th* Uti Mr. Taa
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    JAPANESE PLANNING FURTHER AGGRESSION IN CHINA.
    1713 11 SHANTUNG TO BE INVADED. Jealous of Development By Western Nations. J THE 21 DEMANDS. Japan To Insist On Observance. Shanghai. Au* 4. It b learned that at joint meetings of the War and Foreign Ministries in Tokio. plans were formulated to extend Japanese aggression
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    EXPELLED FROM TURKEY.
    273 11 British Representative For Metro-Vickers. NO REASON GIVEN. Accompanied To Frontier By Detectives. Fallowing recent events in Russia, in which employees of Metropolitan Vlrkers were accused of espionage and sabotage and either banished or imprisoned, comes another disturbing situation concerning a representative of the same firm— this time
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    SINKIANG REVOLT.
    290 11 Rival Factions Still Fighting. Simla. Aug. 3. Sporadic disturbances between rival factions in Sinklang, in Chinese Turkestan, continue, despite the efforts ot the Chinese Commissioner who was sent to Urumchi to Investigate affairs. Nevertheless. Khojanlaz Hajl. the Turk! leader, has come to terms with the Chinese authorities at
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    JAPANESE OPPOSITION.
    102 11 Preventing Salvage Of Soviet Vessel. Moscow, Aug. 1. Attempts by Soviet steamers to salvage a crab-fishing vessel of the Soviet fishing fleet, which was cast ashore in Japanese waters, are being handicapped by the stubborn resistance of the Japanese authorities, states a message from Vladivostok. The wrecked TtmL
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    A WALK-OVER FOR MR. HENDERSON?
    251 11 I Contest May Hinder Disarmament London, Aug. 1. In a leading article The Times expresses the fear that the cause of disarmament might suffer if Mr. Arthur Henderson, the president, adheres to his present Intention to put up again for Parliament since this would draw
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    THE E. M. B.
    108 11 To be Discontinued After Sept 30. London, Aug. 3. It is understood the Government is discontinuing the Empire Marketing Board after Sept. 30. This decision follows a recent meeting between Mr. J. H. Thomas and the Dominion Ministers. The abolition of the Empire Marketing Board is
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    SAFETY AT SEA.
    78 11 New Bill in Dutch Parliament The Hague, Aug. 3. A bill for the application by Netherlands India of the international treaty concluded in London on May 31, 1929, I for safeguarding lives at sea, has been introduced by the Government. In the explanatory memorandum the Government states
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    HEAVY DAMAGE.
    70 11 Severe Storms Sweeping Over Great Britain. London, Aug. 1. Considerable damage was done by severe storms which In many parts of the country were accompanied by heavy downfalls of rain yesterday. Shipping In the west coast ports suffered many buffeting*. The gale was still blowing heavily this morning
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    GEN. NOBILE.
    83 11 Enters Service Of Soviet Government. Moscow. July 39. Gen. Noblle, the Italian airship commander who will bs leioembend for his ill-fated attempt tn leach Uu> North Pole by air. haa Just Ufcnec*. a contract whereby he enters the service of tne Soviet Russian Government until MM, to act
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    SOVIET WILLING TO TAKE LESS.
    602 11 C.E.R. Sale to Manchus. 50,000,000 ROUBLES REDUCTION. Shanghai, Aug. 4. A message from Toklo stntcs that the Soviet Ambassador has Informed the Japanese Government that the price of the Chinese Eastern Railway may be reduced to 200,000.000 roubles. It will be recalled that the Soviet
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    HITLER SALUTE.
    59 11 Compulsory For All Non-Jews In Mayence. Mayence, July 28. Civil authorities In the town of Mayence were the first in Germany to declare the Hitler salute compulsory for an citizens of non- Jewish race. Anybody not greeting in this way, by raising the right hand, will be regarded
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    MR. GEORGE EARLY.
    30 11 New UJS. Minster To Viemu. Vienna, Jury ST. Cable* received here state that President Roosevelt has appointed Mr. Georg* fcrty. of Philadelphia, as Minister to Vienna.— Aneta-Trans-Ocean.
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    NO HTTLERISM FOR S.W. AFRICA.
    197 11 Drastic Measures. BAN ON WEARING OF UNIFORMS. Windhoek S. W. Africa. Aug. 1 Nazi activity which recently caused protests in the Legislative Assembly, culminated In the Assembly passing the Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, banning the wearing of uniforms without permission, prohibiting the boycotting of any
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    WARSAW AGREEMENT.
    110 11 League Studying Motions For Alteration. Danzig, July 19. The committee of three experts, recently nominated by the League of Nations to study the reasons for the motions submitted some time ago by both the Free City of Danzig and the Republic of Poland, for an alteration In the
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    EMIGRANTS' FAMILIES.
    114 11 Responsible For Activities Of Germans Abroad. Weimar, July 25. The Government of Thuringla has arrested the wife and daughter of the Republican ex-burgomaster, Herr Worch. It is noteworthy as a proof that the Nazis continue to hold the families of emigrants responsible for the activities of the latter
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    THE AJA SOFIA.
    77 11 1,400- Year-Old Church In Danger Of Collapse. Constantinople, July 28. One of the oldest Christian churches In the world, the AJa Sofia, In Constantinople, which has been used aa a mosque since the Turks conquered Stamboul in 1453, has been declared by the French Oriental expert, M.
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    GREEK ISLANDS SEIZED.
    69 11 A Mistake On Part Of Italian Naval Commander Athens, July 29. The ■'■■■■■■■■■nw el an Italian torpedo boss on Friday ordered the Italian flag to be hoisted on three uninhabited Greek i«i«ruU the Kynaros, Mavrucoros and *>yadl The Greek Minister for Naval Affairs has, ordered ait Inquiry.
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    RELEASE OF GANDHI AND DISCIPLES.
    329 11 i To be Rearrested If' He Stirs up Trouble. Bombay, Aug. 3. Mahatma Gandhi, his wife and 30 disciples have been released on condition they do not leave Poona and that they afrHrtn from every activity In connection with civil disobedience. Gandhi has been warned
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    NINE ACQUITTED.
    136 11 Sentences Reduced In Meerut Appeal. Allahabad, Aug. 3. The. High Court judges in the appeal of the Meerut sedltionlsts. acquitted nine prisoners in the Meerut conspiracy case, Including the Englishman, H. L. Hutchlnson, the Indian, Mittra, and seven non-Communists. The sentences were reduced of the Englishmen, Philip Spratt,
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    CHINESE EXPELLED.
    88 11 China May Retaliate Against Norway. J/ Nanking, Aug. 3. The hitherto amicable relations between China and Norway threaten to be disturbed by tfae alleged expulsion of Chinese merchants from Norway.' Th? Foreign Office has Instructed the Chinese Legation at Oslo to protest strongly against the expulsions, emphasising that
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    ROSS INSTITUTE.
    76 11 To Link Up With London School Of Hygiene. London, Aug. 1. After eight month* of djsewwlon the propnalho beea made tor the amalgamation of th« Ross Institute and the Hospital for Tropical Diseases with the fcaatfan School, of Hygiene and Tropical MrttctiHt It IS felt that the f"*fl'g»»«f|M""
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    IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL OF THE YAM TUAN.
    1318 12 HIS ELDEST SON PROCLAIMED THE NEW RULER. The funeral took place yesterday with impressive ritual of H.H. the Van* di Pertuan Besar of Nefri Sembilan, whose death took piace on Tuesday. He had been a ruler f«r nearly 50 years. On the same day
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    THE NEW RULER.
    68 12 The new ruler, Tungku Abdulrahman, the Tarn Tuan's eldest son, is an officer of the Malayan Civil Service stationed in Perak. He Is a barrister-at-law of the Inner Temple and Is much liked by all communities. He Is 37 years of age. It Is understood that the
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    POULTRY REARING.
    143 12 Offer Of Free Advice By A Local Expert. A number of people in Malaya have recently turned their attention to poultry farming and there is definite movement to try to Improve the present deplorable quality of the birds. New strains are being introduced and the scientific aspect of
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    WAS HE DOPED?
    44 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 8. A daring robbery was committed In the early hours of this morning, thieves entering a coffee-shop in High Street, and getting away with about $500. The towkay is said to have been doped.
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    38 PEOPLE DROWNED.
    31 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Aug. 3. The loss of life so far reported as the result of the floods in Northern Siam totals 38, Including 22 women.
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    Famous Bull For Singapore.
    116 12 In three weeks time, the son of a world champion Holstein ball will arrive In Singapore from the Carnation Milk Farm, California, and take up his quarters at the Singapore Dairy Farm. The name of the bull is Carnation Inks Aldersyde (he Is pictured above), and
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    THANKS MAGISTRATE.
    81 12 Indian Who Staggered Into Police Station Fined $3. That he staggered Into the Kandang Kerbau police station was the allegation made against an Indian who appeared in the second police court before Mr. R. J. F. Curtis yesterday on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. The accused,
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    CHARGE WITHDRAWN.
    56 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Aug. 2. The case In which Nya Chlk, alias "Chik of Tampln," was charged with criminal breach of trust In respect of diamond and gold Jewellery, was withdrawn today In the police court on the instructions of DPP.. sub-Inspector Kasudin intimating that the
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    SIKHS DISCHARGED.
    48 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Aug. 2. Two Sikhs, Mana Singh and Ardat Singh, who were charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a compatriot, Sadu Singh, were discharged by. the District Judge today, It being stated that the matter had been settled between the parties.
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    "DISMISSED SYCE."
    96 12 No Woman In Alleged Drugging Case. In a story published In this page j yesterday with the headings "Dismissed Syce Sensation Woman's Story." re- i t erring to an alleged attempt to drug j Mr. Alfred Weber, secretary of Capitol. Theatre, Ltd, It was stated: "The' housekeeper, however,
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    TWINS BORN AT SEA.
    39 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Aug. X A Malay woman' of Bukit Rambel, who boarded the s.s. Kheng' Seng at Singapore for Malacca gave birth to twin boys before the vessel's arrival here on Tuesday.
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    WOMAN STRANGLED.
    41 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) i Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 3. A Chinese woman, about 30 years o( age, was strangled in a lodging house Sultan Street about midnight last night. The police have detained a Kokkien, husband of the woman.
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    WOOD ACQUITTED AT SECOND TRIAL.
    457 12 Smiles And Handshakes. JURY RETIRE FOR ONLY NINE MINUTES. After a retirement of nine minutes the jury brought In a unanimous verdict of not guilty yesterday in the second trial at the Assizes before Mr. Justice Gerahty of Charles Blandell Wood, a police traffic inspector,
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    SINGAPORE WEDDING.
    314 12 Mr. R. B. Drew And Miss A. L. Pearson. The wedding took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, yesterday of Mr. Robert Basil Drew, of the Chartered Bank, son of the late Mr. A. W. Drew, and Mrs. Drew, of Couls- den, Surrey, and Miss Anne Louise Pearson,
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    Town And Country In Malaya.
    675 12 MINING COLD ON A RUBBER ESTATE. Plaques bearing the following regimental badges are now In the M.S.V.R. regimental mess:— Royal Regiment oj Artillery, Royal Engineeis, Roya! Scots Northumberland Fusiliers, Somerset Light Infantry, Lancashire Fusiliers, Royal Welch Fusiliers, Hoyal Innlskiliing FusUiers, Black Watch (Royai Highlanders), Royal
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    AMUSEMENTS
    90 12 Singapore. ALfIAMBRA Hall B^ow With Robert Mont*.,. CApIT( J atTr MikJ Etaas. 6.15— ».15. Night of T». Carter. WiU Sydney Howaitf A Wi»ifr«d Sh.tUr. 6.15 lift. USKAT WORLD Cabar«4— Th» EftMiooaU Plumber Basket Ball. MAM3OBOUCB Madhorl. WHk Mils Saloefcaaa. •.16— ■XKW WOULD «M.wm. mm. IMndif. The Good Coaoantoßi. With
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    MALAY EXPERIMENTAL COMPANY AT PORT DICKSON.
    3567 13 Raw Countrymen Turned Into Smart "Soldadas." PARADE A REVELATION OF STANDARD ATTAINED. For many years the Malay rulers and their subjects in the Federal union have wanted a regiment recruited from their own race to replace the Indian battalion stationed at Taiping. In September,
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      LATE SPURT BY CHINESE BRINGS VICTORY.
      659 14 Police Team's Plucky Display At Jalan Besar. Chinese 5; Police 3. Although the Chinese were well worth their victory over the Police, whom they met In a Second Division match at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday, the Police gave a much better account of themselves
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      MALAYAN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.
      80 14 Results of Preliminary Ties. (From Our Own Correspondent) i Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 3. The Malaya L.TJL Championship Tournament opened today when the following preliminary ties were played: Women's Doubles. Miss P. Grenler and Miss Noble beat Mrs. Bucknell and Mrs. Sinclair 6—2. 3-«. 10—8. Mrs. Corbett and
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    TENNIS TOUR.
    133 14 Visit of Japanese Players. Following a tour in Java last year by Nlshlmura and Murakami, the Japan Lawn Tennis Association Is sending S. Yamaoka and K. Yamada, captain of Waseda and Keio Universities, respectively, both of whom rank In Japan's best ten. to tour through Java and take
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    NEW RECORD.
    40 14 Finn Covers Over 20 Miles In Two Hours. Toronto, Aug. 1. The Finnish iont distance runner, I Dave Komonen, has established a new world's record, having covered 20 miles and 1.159 yards in 2 hours.— AnetaHavas. »«IM» lIHMHtMHMI
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    112 14 Friday. Aagaat 4. Football: S A.F.A. Div. U: Malays ft, Wiltshires, Jalan Beaar. Tennn: Malayan championships, Kuala Lumpur. Bataraay. Auras* 5. Football: Malaya Cup Final: Singapore vs. Selancor, Anson Road. Cricket: Colony vs. F.M.S., Panang; S.C.C. United Services, Parian** (11 am start I Raffles Collage vs. LA., College
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    ISLAND CLUB.
    135 14 Draw For Duffers' Cup Competition. The following Is the draw for the i Island Club Duffers' Cup, the first round of which must be completed by Monday. C. G. Grove bye. S. F. Ho vs. Lee Chlm Huk. Lee Keng Chye vs. L. L. Lawler. M. Ruddock vs.
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    LOCAL CRICKET.
    169 14 Return Match Between S.C.C. And Services. The following have accepted to play for S.C.C. vs. United Services at S.C.C, commencing at 11 a.m. on Saturday and continuing at 11 a.m. Sunday:— R. A. Ashworth (capt.), A. E. G. Blades, S. E. Craig. Major C. J. Hill, A. B.
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    E. P. KYLE AT HOME.
    229 14 Fine, Free Swing A j Joy to Behold. Speaking of the British amateur open golf championship The Field of July 1 says: The formidable Scottish invasion came to naught. Only one representative and he a Londoner by residence—reached even the last sixteen. No such debacle
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    SCHOOL CRICKET.
    227 14 St Andrew's Victory Over Anglo-Chinese. St. Andrew's School defeated the Anglo-Chinese School yesterday at cricket by 45 runs. Scores: St Andrew's: D. Ross c S. Singh b R. Singh 40, E. Moss Ibw. b S. Singh 4, J. Duclos c S. Singh b Kothars 0, J. Sanderson c
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    LOCAL BASEBALL
    150 14 Americans to Meet Japanese. A return match has been arranged between the American Association baseball team and the Japanese Young Men's Club on Sunday at 3 p.m. on St. Joseph's Institution field. The last clash between these rival nines resulted In a close victory for the Japanese. The
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    SCHOOLBOYS' FEAT.
    163 14 Wins Seven Events At Annual Sports. An unusual feat was accomplished by "Blliy" Miles, the son of Mr. J. B. Miles, of Paterson, w»rnnn» and Co.. Ltd., Singapore recently when competing In the annual sports meeting of the Brighton College Preparatory School. He took part in eight events
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    TENNIS.
    165 14 S.C.R.C. Tournament The Straits Chinese Recreation Club lawn tennis tournament has reached the semi-final stage. Recent games resulted as follows: Championship Doubles Cheong Leong and Loon Cbong beat Kirn Swee and T. L. Tan, 6—l, 6—2. Bong Soo and Huck Toe beat Kee Sun and Ah Hyan w.o. Championship
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    MELD SENSATION BY LEICESTERSHIRE.
    304 14 Sussex Batting Twice. Collapses. Leicestershire created a mild sensation today by obtaining a six wickets victory over Sussex at Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The match was one In which bowlers dominated, the highest total being 145 by the winners. For Leicestershire Geary took eight wickets, In all, for 46
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    COLONY-F.M.S. MATCH AT PENANG. Another Change In F. M.S. Cricket Team To Play Colony At Penang.
    174 15 Gill Unable to Play For States. B. S. Gill is an Inmate of the TangUn Hospital following an operation lor tonsllltls. He is, therefore, unable to s go to Penang with the F.M.B. cricket
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    TOMORROWS FINAL
    1787 15 LOCAL FOOTBALL TOPICS Singapore's Chances Of Retaining Trophy. Accident In S.C.C. Match With Malays. (By Oar Football Correspondent.) Singapore's chance of winning the Malaya Cup certainly look very bright on paper, for, barring unforeseen accidents, they will be able to field the same team as against the Negrl,
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    MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.
    245 15 Players Come to Blows At Pittsburgh. New York, Aug. 3. Baseball today, was notable for a ensational incident in the match beween 8t Louis and Pittsburgh when wo players came to blows and caused nuch excitement among the crowd. The results of games were: NATIONAL LEAGUE R.
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    NEW RECORD.
    47 15 New York, July 22. I' Lowering her world's record by: 1 10-1/5 seconds, Katherine Bawls, 15- < year-old Florida swimmer, won the 330 metres medley race for the third sue- i cessive year in the national A. A. U. < championships here today In 3.35 3/5 seconds.
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    PUBLIC SERVICES RUGBY F.C. FINANCES.
    709 15 Treasurer Complains About Arrears. A slight loss on the Season was reported at the annual general meetIng of the Public Services Rugby Football Club which was held in the I Municipal Offices board room last night, Mr. V. O. Savi presiding. Dealing with the activities
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  • FEATURES OF THE WEEK'S NEWS FROM CHINA.
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      Momentous Meeting Of Wang & Chiang.
      1828 16 Momentous Meeting Of Wang Chiang. SHANGHAI LETTER. CHINA APPEALS TO JAPAN FOR HELP! (From Our Own Correspondent > Shanghai, July 24. When news came from Nanking a few days ago that Mr. Wang Chingwei was unable to proceed to Killing to meet Marshal Chiang Kai-shek in conference, there was some
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      SHANGHAI ANTI-WAR CONFERENCE.
      291 16 Mme. Sun's Statement UNABLE TO FIND A MEETING PLACE. Shanghai. July 2a. Madame Sun Vat-sen, in her capacity as chairman of the committee, is making preparations for the World's Anti-War Conference She Issued a statement this morning formally announcing the convocation of the conference in September. In
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      SOVIET CORPORATION.
      80 16 Nanking Suspicious Of Concern To Be Opened At Tientsin. Shanghai, July 3f. To promote Soviet Import and export business in North China Russian authorities are organising a gigantic commercial corporation with a capital of from $8,000,000 to $15,000,000 (Chinese currency) a: Tientsin, with branches all over Nortn China.
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      BOMB OUTRAGE IN CANTON.
      217 16 Tea-house Foki Badly Wounded. Canton, July 22. At 5 a.m. yesterday, a foki of the Tin Naam Teahouse on Cheung Laan Street opened the iron gate that patrons might enter and partake of early C morning tea. A bomb had been so p placed that the
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      SHANGHAI DEFENCE.
      94 16 Chinese Garrison Commis- i sioner Post Abolished. Shanghai, July 23. X It is reliably learned that the post t of Garrison Commander for the Woosung and Shanghai area is to be abolished. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek t has approved the abolition and order E to this effect will be
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      21 16 The new building of the North Railway Station at Shahgha. Is expected to be ready for use early this month. 1
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      NO HUMILIATING TREATIES.
      301 16 Nanking's Promises To The Nation. Shanghai, July 30. To clarify the position of the Central lovernment, Mr. Wang Ching-wei, the tenner, and Marshal Chiang Kai-shek ►sued a Joint declaration yesterday, lie chief points were as follows: The Central Government will never s se force for the settlement
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      18 16 Dr. W. Ansley- Young, JP., andj family have left Klang on a holiday i trip to Fraser's Hill.
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      PEIPING CABARETS TO CLOSE.
      245 16 New Mayor's Orders. BAD INFLUENCE ON YOUNG STUDENTS. Peiplng. July 19. Gen. Yuan Liang, the new Mayor or Peiplng, has launched a campaign igalnst local dance halls and cabarets. In an Interview with Chinese pressmen he expressed his determination to close all the cabarets and dance
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      39 16 An official dispatch from Mr. Naga!. the Japanese Consul in Chlentao. reports that there is no foundation in fact for a message from Mukden on July 12 which reported that 200 Koreins had been massacred by bandits near Laollng.
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    MALAYAN PLANTING TOPICS.
    3657 17 Notes On Cetor Estate— A Pugnacious Pioneer— New And Old Methods— A Remarkable Contrast—Forestrys t Forestry Results Use Of Rubber Seedlings Hope For Old Areas— A V.A.'s Tribute. (By Our Planting Correspond**.) STCTOR Estate, the property of Mr. F. v> o. Rasmussen. Is only three hundred acres
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      CHINESE MARRIAGES.
      526 18 Governor "Strikes The Nail on The Head." To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— H. E. the Governor struck the nail squarely on the head when he emphasised hi his adjournment speech "that the Chinese ought to make wills and not die Intestate." The clamour for r-jistration
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      THE M.A.H.A.
      434 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I notice in Malayan Planting Topics in your issue of July 28, that your Planting Correspondent draws attention to the m.a.h.a. balance sheet and the figures he brings forward do not make too good reading. In turning up my old
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      AVIATION IN MALAYA.
      139 18 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— l have Just read the "Journal in the Federal Capital" dated July 22 and I find your correspondent Is very much In the wrong in thinking thet local aviation was at a standstill to I 1911 when Mr. Gordon
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    24 18 Mrs. H. H. Loh, nee Madam Cheang Tew Muey, U leaving today by the Tlnombo for a short nollday in Brastagi and Padang Highlands.
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    FOUR-CENT SCHOOL BOYS'TIFFINS.
    1053 19 FOUR-CENT SCHOOL BOYS' TIFFINS. PENANG LETTER. Round-The-Island Road— Over Year To Clear —Volunteer Training Camp— New Site For J.CS. A. The Aerodrome Health In Schools. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 27. Roads have loomed large on our island agenda of late, for. after losing our great round-the-lsland road through
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    AROUND GERMANY MOTOR RACE.
    267 19 Adler Car's Triumph 500 Competitors. Berlin, July 25. The great around Germany 1,300mile motor race, that began on Sunday morning at Baden-Baden, now enters the most difficult stage, namely night travel. This is the largest event of its kind ever organised in Germany, with nearly 500
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    News Of Release Of Moscow Prisoners.
    32 20 MRS. THORNTON with her son Edward and daughter E- a readi .g the telegram announcing the release of her husband from the Soviet prison. (Planet News.)
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    34 20 MR. AND MRS. J. A. MOLLISON before taking off from Star Lane Aerodrome, in their aeroplane "Seafarer" for Pendine to begin final preparations for the take-off in their long-distance record flight attempt. (Planet News.)
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    23 20 MRS. DOROTHY CARUSO, widow of the great tenor, was married in Paris to Mr. C. A. Holder, a retired American diplomat. (Planet News.)
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    20 20 THE INTERNATIONAL dlring contests between England, Franc* and Germany took place at the Sooth West India Dock. London. (Planet News.)
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    17 20 PRINCE GEORGE opened the s«w extension to King's College SospiUl Medical School at Dnlvicfa, London. (Planet News.)
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    15 20 THE GIANT American dirigible Macon as she was berthed at Lakehurst, New Jersey (Planet News.)
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