The Straits Times, 7 March 1936

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    37 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 0 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1936 PRICE 111
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      33 1 The ROLLEICORD A PERFECT ROLL-FILM REFLEX AT A SENSATIONALLY LOW PRICE. with F/3. 8 Zeiss Lens. Takes 12 Pictures of 2}" x 21" $75.— SINGAPORE PHOTO CO. 37-39, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. Telephone 6389.
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      168 1 JrTUALA LUMPUR 25. JAVA ST. CPHON-. 3683) ■fidure ]3 Loveliness l/S^%\ Cror.se/ry etc oCt4Jrc r jl iv^ MODEL 1247 MODEL 939 ALL ELASTIC. SIDE STRONG BROCADE ,L HOOK WITH BONED CORSET. WELL BON- JL/-\\ SATIN FRONT. FITTED ED. SIDE FASTENING. 2 PAIRS SUSPENDERS. FITTED 2 PAIRS SUSPENDERS. C x i_L/
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      14 1 Daisy I 15, OR( -||«KI),RO\n J I BOL>QIETS HXSKETS WREATHS Phone 409? (Amber Mansions
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    42 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE. ACKNOWLEDGMENT The family of the late Capt. Tan Soo Hock begs to thank those who bent wreat scrolls, caskets, rakes, etc., those »h.V attended the funeral and paid night visits and also those who served in the Committee and sub-committee
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      543 2 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for »nj podtton advertised In that columns tend copies of testimonials. Do not tend oriiiBals. COOK WANTED, also houseboy. Must have good references. Preference given if understand English. Write 340. S. Times. WANTED CHINESE SHORTHAND TYPIST with general knowledge of office routine of a European business
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      866 2 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE. Durant 6 Roadster De Luxe. 2 spare- wheels. Done 40.000 miles. In perfect condition. Owner leaving Colony. $650. J. H. Bresser. Phcne *****. FOR SALE, One 40.50 h.p. 1 seater Six Cylinder Rol's Royce New Phatom Chassis also one 7 seater Graham Paige Tourer. Both In
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      846 2 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET EXCELLENT FURNISHED self-contained flat. All modern conveniences, garage, refrigerator, bath, toilets, fans, etc. Let for 18 months to Europeans only. View by appointment. Box No. 345, Straits Times. UNFURN., from Mar 1. No. 40, Goodman Rd., now occupied by E. Strandberg, Esq. who is going home.
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      926 2 AUCTION NOTICES THE ESTATE OF SNG TYE YEE DECEASED. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF 22 MOTOR LORRIES AND 1 CAR. To be held at the Vacant land opposite No. 9, Wayang Street end next to No. 511-D, Off Yco Chu Kang Road, on Taesday. Mar. 14. 19SC at 11 cm. 2.36
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      632 2 PUBLIC NOTICES KLANG RIVER TIN^DREDGING (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE'OT^VIDEND. NOTICE is hereby given that the Directors have declared a Dividend (No. 34) of 7H cents per share and a bonus of 7'j cents per share, payable on March 25. 1936. The Transfer Register cf the Company \.i!l be
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      568 2 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc j MASSAQE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE MAR° «nd MIM H*"A 60. WATERLOO STREET. T»l»nhnn» 7AK7 I eiepnone f»f. RDllPllll'9 DlPafl CC DnUUUII W rlunLtC. APPETIZING. DELICIOUS. DIGESTIVt BETTER TJIAN ANY AN,, <-"«APER. ASK VOl R o.alk^ j if time hangs heavy. Read the folowtng Bach Numbers: The
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      659 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CAROO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8 N. CO UNPEP. CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIV SERVICE. OUTWARD PROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage Spore. 1936 BANGALORE 6.000 Mar. 12 NALDERA 16.000
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      362 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ Regular fortnightly tailings. London via Penan?, Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said Marseilles and Gibraltar. S.S. SUWA MARU March 19. S.S. FUSHIMI MARU April 2. S.S. HAKOZAKI MARU April 16. MS. TERUKUNI MARU April
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      894 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One Class Motorships. Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. From Prom Prom From spore Malacca Port Penang M.S. Sham ALSIA 24/3 24/3 25/3 27/3 FIONIA 31/3 31/3 1/4 3/4 BORINGIA 144 14/4 15/4 17/4
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      1197 3 3^»^^^^ SHIPPING. "^^s THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khlow Steamship Co. (1932) Lt«. Steam Ship Co. Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co Ltd The Straits Steamship Co.. Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd The China Navigation Co..
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS.
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      ANOMALY OF A BARTER SCHEME.
      198 4 British Ships Built In Germany. Hundreds of thousands of pounds of orders are being lost to British shipbuilders and steelmakers and British industry is actively assisting German naval rearmament as a result of an ingenious barter plan encouraged by the German Government, (says the Daily
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      MONEY ORDERS.
      106 4 The current rate of exenange Tor the Issue and payment of Money Orders is as follows: India and Ceylon $100=Rs. 154 Issue, payment 156. U.S.A. $100=U.S.A. currency 58 issue, payment 61. N.E.I. $100 Guilders 84 issue. Indo-Chlna $100=Francs 865 issue, payment 890. Australia SI Australian currency 210 d.
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
      296 4 Today. Burma (TUawa) 3 p.m. Bast. North. South West India (Tilawa) 3 p.m Djambl (Togian) 3 p.m Phllliplne Islands (Menestheus) 3 p.m. Borneo (North), Brunei and Labuan (Darveli 3.30 p.m. Sarawak (generally) (Darvelt ..3.30pm. Mirl. Sarllcei and Slbu (Darvel) ..3.30 p.m. South Africa (Bontekoe) ..4 p.m. Mauritius
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    FROM KUALA LUMPUR.
    35 4 Malls will close at Kuala Lumpur as follows: Tomorrow. Australasia, Java and Timor b 7 air (Qantas) ..8.15 a.m. Wednesday. Mar. 11. Nigeria and Gold Coast by air (Imnetel) 8 15 a.m.
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    DEFERRED DEPARTURE.
    25 4 The s s. Bontekoe for Mauritius etc. Mai-'s previously announced at closing at 3 p.m. today will now close at 4 p.m. today.
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    110 4 Malls from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. expected today by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 3.30 p.m. General delivery of letters at 4.05 p.m. Malls from Netherlands Indies expected today by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to boxho.'ders at 3.30 p.m. General delivery of letters and
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    CLEARANCES
    61 4 Mar. 5: Milo, Gen. Michiels, Sinabang. Tinombo, Cremer (Dut); Ramses (Oer); Mi to Maru. Hakone Maru (Jap.); Kedah. Karoa, Burdwan. 8!n Kheng Seng, Jerantut. Gemas. Silver Gull (Brit.). Mar. 6: Pontianak. Esmeralda. Malacca. Ampang. (Brit); Terukunl Maru. Tokiwa Maru (Japan.); Slberg. V. der Does de Bye, Tldore, M.v. St.
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    THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    115 4 Saturday, March 7. Skip* tlMoMr the Wharves or expected to arrive Entrance Godown Gate East Wharf Muinani 30 1 Raub IS 3 San Francisco Mam 13 3 Glenapp 9 3 Menestneus 7 S Empire Dock Hakodate Mam 30 3 Muncaiter Oastle 32 3 Bennevis 46 4
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    INDIAN LABOUR.
    58 4 Arrivals and departures to Madras Presidency for the month of February 1936. Arrivals 'State aided i (Figures supplied by travelling Inspectors* Adults 96. Minors 27, Infants 8. Arrivals (Oroinary deck passengers* Figures supplied by travelling inspectors) Adults 2192, Minors 198, Infant* 80. Departures (Figures suppiit d bv steamer
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    35 4 According to reports currir.t in Datren the situation In Japan Is f.ir from settled, and military "patriots" are determined to carry cut assassinations of further Cabinet ministers a: d other statesmen on their "death list."
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      713 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in P.M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS BOOKING AGENTS. P.M.S. RLTS. AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS TELEPHONE: Freight 543 J— Passage MSI. CAN ADIAN PAC IF I C STEAMSHIPS, LIMITED. (Incorporated In England). REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE /EUROPE First class from £106-4-6 Second class from 70-6-1 REDUCED AROUND THE WORLD FARES
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      340 4 EDUCATIONAL MORRISON'S ACADEMY GIRLS' SCHOOL, Crteff. A Preparatory and Seconday School for Boarders and Day Girls. Pupils prepared for Lea vine Certificate. Boarding House. B-nheath Fees 90 gns. per annum SatU- factor; arrangements can be made for holidays. For prospectus apply to MUses Oat I* Mzlcolm. Benheaih. Crieff. Perthshire. PUBLIC
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      549 4 Me ALISTER 6 C? HP4jk STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP ELLERMAN BUCKNALL COMPANY. (Incorporated In England) (Incorporated to USA.) "ELLEKMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON. BOSTON. NEW YORK A BALTIMORE ROTTERDAM HAMBURG. Via CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Via Port* and 3n« Canal Due SalU Takin, e^ae^ItoMml Halifax MEMPHIS crrY Mar M
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      331 4 Malayan Meteorological Service. Daily Weather Report. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mln. temp, ins Sunshine temp. •v hri. *P West Coast. Alor Star 93 0.16 7.5 70 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 89 0.10 4.7 70 Sitiawan 88 Nil 2.3 73 Buttt Jeram 88 0.13 3.7 73 Malacca 89 Nil
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    SHANSI REGIMENT WIPED OUT.
    335 5 FRESH ATTACK BY RED INVADERS. Shanghai, Mar. 6. The latest report from Taiyuan, capital of Shansi Province, states that several thousand Red troops I commanded by the notorious Chu Teh counter-attacked the Government forces along a five-mile front in Fengyang District, in South Shansi, on Thursday.
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    AUTONOMY MOVE IN FUKIEN ?
    130 5 AUTONOMY MOVE IN FUKIEN EVASIVE REPLY BY GEN. CHIANG TING-WEN. "TRAITORS ACTIVE IN PROVINCE." Hanking, Mar. 7. AN admission that "traitors wvre engaged in subversive activities in Fukien. particularly in the Anchi and Nanchlng areas, was made yesterday by Gen. Chiang Ting won. Commander-in-chief of the Central forces in Fukien.
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    CO-OPERATION TALKS IN SHANGHAI.
    58 5 Chinese And Japanese Financiers Meet. Shanghai, Mar. 7. Chinese and Japanese finaneieis are conferring in Shanghai on plans for economic co-ooeration in China. Mr. Chow Tso-min. who convoyed the results of the talks to Dr. H. H. Kunß, the Finance Minister, returned to Shanghai last night
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    NEW JAPANESE ENVOY.
    77 5 Presents Credentials To President Lin Sen. Nan::ins, Mar. 7. Mr. Arita. new Japanese Ambassador, presented his credentials yesterday to President L'n Sen. The envoy spoke o n the similarities between ths cultures of China and Japan. ■'Our writing is the same," Mr. Aiita raid, "our nations have
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  • Obituary
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    13 5 The death has occurred at Naples cf the operatic baritone, Antcnio Scotti.— Reuter.
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      250 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle W i mi 212 1 p i i 4i 4 ph s ipn^ 3 1 7 i p 1^ §11 2<o Z7 28 H?9 s^ 3o 51 32 ||j 35" |p >9 40 is" up sin "»2. i|§§ <rj NOTE.— Figures In parentheses denote the number ot
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  • LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      266 6 Another Spurt In Traction Ordinary. From Oar Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Mar. 7. With continued support from London, tin shares are again active and a number of rises are recorded. Amonjr those inquired for are Puchong, Pahman Hydraulic, Southern Kinta. Sunjrei Luas, Talams ■nd K-amats. The market is
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      PRODUCE.
      208 6 Sinr-.j>'ire, March 7. 12 noon. Buyer. Seller Gambior 6.25 Java Cube 9 25 Hamburg 10 7* Whit- Muntok Pepper 17 00 Black Pepper 9 00 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.15 Med Pearl Tapioca 5iO Small Pearl lapioca 5 20 Lingga Saga Flour •Sarawak Sago Flour Small Pearl Sago, tair White
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      TREASURY BILLS.
      35 6 A total amount of £85,645,000 was applied for in tenders for £45,000,000 Treasury Bills. The maximum amount was allotted in bills at three months at an average rate of 10s. 5.08d.— British Wireless.
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        MINING.
        583 6 issue Val. Fraser Co. Ljal! b Bran Buyers Selltrs Buyers Sellers 4'- Ampat Tin 5/3 5/9 5/9 6/3 £1 Asam Kambang- 29/- 3O/-cd 29/- 3O/-cd £1 Austral Malay 59/- 60/-cd 59/- 60/-cd 5'- Ayer Hitam 14/9 15/6 14/8 15/6 1 Ayer Weng 175 1.85 175 185 £1 Bangnn rin
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        GENERAL.
        436 6 2 2 Alex Brick Orel. 1.20 1.30 1.20 1.30 2 2 do TTe Prefs 1.45 1.60n. 1.45 1.60 10 10 Atlas Ice 12.25 12.75cd 12.20 12 70xd £1 £1 B A T 6.5.0 6.10.0 6.5.0. 6.10.0 1 60 B M. Broadcasting 0 05 dis par 10 disc, par 10
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        171 6 Singapore municipal. 5% 1J01 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 110 nom 4' 2^ 1907 red. 1947 SI. 300.000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 112 114 nom 4' 2 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 118 120 nom 47. 1913 red.
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        352 6 Allenby Alor ftajah Amal Malay ($2) Ayei Hitam Ayer Molek Ayer Pcnas Bassett Bat u Llntang Borclli Brogas Brunei Un (SS) Bukit Katil Bukit Kepong Bukit Timah (S10) Bukit KB Changkat Serdang Conncmara Glen;a!. Plantations Kaytor In^raglri Jeram Koantar (.50) Jimah Kamasan (S2) Kedah Kempas Kluang Kuala Sidim
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    EXCHANGES.
    212 6 The following are the exchange rate* -his morning according to the daily circular issued dv the Hong Kung and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING i London. 4 months sight 2/4 Vfc London 3 months' sight 2/4 3/32 London. 60 days sight 2/4 1/16 London. 30 days' sight 2/4 1/32 London
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    91 6 Closing Prices, Friday. Noon, Mar. 6. Buyers. Sellers. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) Mar. 26»4 26 5/16 Good F. A. (J. in cases (F. 0.8.) Mar. 26 1/16 26«,4 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 26
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    STOCK EXCHANGE.
    424 6 Foreign Bonds Good: Firm Generally. London, Mar. G. In a firm market British Funds. Dawes and Young Bonds and French Issues were all harder. The good tone extended to the in- 1 du-trial sections, though there were exceptions, especially in the more speculative groups. Oils were again a
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    U.S. BUYS SILVER AGAIN.
    81 6 The recent fa!l in London silver has brought a revival of American trade buying after an absence of several months. It Is polntM out that if the U.S. Government absorbs all the new world output by concluding agreements with South American countries similar to that recently
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    DUTCH INDIES TEA OUTLOOK.
    155 6 Improvement Forecast. The official report on t3a tt In the Netherlands East Indus for the second restriction year has been published at Ba'av'.a. Coverint; a year of depression i:i the industry, the report states that it is expected tliat Uts next report, wh.cii will appear ;u
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    TEA IN 1935.
    150 6 Brooke Bond And Co.V, Review. In tlirir annual review of tea in 1915, Messrs. Brok- Bond and Co. say thai production during the year fell otr by 10' i million pounds. America import "d 33.688.170. against 78.562.309 lbs 'Exports from the restricii:i!; c untries tv outside markets."
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    SHARES REPORT.
    68 6 MINING Keru-val of int tions. Southern Kinta 5.57 sellers 5.65. Sungci I. I Tfclams 1.T2 bid. Raubs slig <lin*d to be sellers at 6 r, i at 68 1 Norths 68 72. Uhi X buyers 1.18. INDUSTRIALS— FIrn: Ibuyers 16.30. Gammons b Kinta F!crtrlc 1.04 bujers. Br. provrd
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    EXCHANGES.
    94 6 Dollars Recede. London. Mar. C. Par" 74 51 M Athens 51S tellers New YorU < 99 BiKhai c: t M Viontrfal 4.98 7h7 h Rio 4'i Brussels 29. 25* nßm oft Vial Geneva 15. 11 Brigade Hi Amsterdam 7.26 Buenaa Aires unquoted Milan 82 316 Montevideo 39 9 Iff
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    NORWEGIAN LOAN IN U.S.
    44 6 New York. Mar. 5. The quick success of the first European financing in the American money market since 1934 was shown in the fwift over-subscription and closing of the books for Norway's $17,000,000 4'' 2 per cent, bond offer. Reuter.
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      32 6 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT AS USED ON TM6 NEW SINGAPORE RAILWAY STATION AND ALI TM€ PR I»C I PAL p W D -NAVAL -MILITARY tr AIR BASE CONTRACTS MALAYA SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      CHERMANG DEVELOPMENT MEETING.
      1160 7 Rights To Be Sold: Tapping Deferred Until 1937. The annual general meeting of Chermang Development, Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore, on Thursday. Mr. G. A. Potts presided. The chairman said: Calls during the year amounted to l|| cents
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      BASE METALS.
      498 7 Heavy Demand For Copper. Messrs. Malcolm Bowley Son In their report dated, London. Feb. 21 state: Copper. The news received late on Friday. Feb. 14. that certain of the bl« American producers had raised the price to 9 50 cts. brought a wave of buying here and In
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      THE CAUTIOUS SPECULATOR.
      678 7 TRADE STILL BUYING RUBBER. Gtanton Nelson Co.. Ltd. In their rubber market review dated Singapore. M.-.rch 6, states: The market has ruled steady throughout the week without a great deal or business passing. The trade are still buyers of physical rubber In the nearby positions, but on
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      RAJAH HITAM COCONUT.
      625 7 FORWARD CONTRACT AT $5.50. Tho twenty-fifth annual general meeting of The Rajah Hitam Coconut Estate. Ltd.. was held at Kuala Lumpur on Mar. 4, the chairman. Mr. W. A. Stanton. presiding. The chairman said: The following figures taken from the 1934 and 1935 accounts show that we
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      TAKAU (F.M.S.) ESTATES.
      169 7 Weeding Programme Completed. At the annual general meeting the chairman said that at the beginning of last year they had commenced a heavy weeding programme which had now been completed. Although expenditure had been heavy the cost of upkeep had already been reduced considerably and would be
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      YUNNAN TIN.
      41 7 Government Company Being Formed. To facilitate the exploitation of the tin deposits in Yunnan, the Yunnan Provincial Government has decided to establish a Tin Industrial Company. A mining expert from th3 National Economic Council will be despatched to Yunnanfu.
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      643 7 BANKING. i )\fi KONG SHANGHAI \KING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In the Colony of Hong Kong.) The liability of members Is limited to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Pald-Up t3O.OO0.0O0 Reserve Funds Sterling t 8.500.000 Hong
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      370 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in Enzlino by Royal Charter 1853) Paid Up Capital in ftuO.OOO shares of £5 each 1 3.000. 009 Reserve Pund £3 uui.JOO Reserve Uablllty of Proprietor? O.uou COO UK All OFFICE: •3 nuboincau London. IC a. Amriuar Hong Kong Saigon Bangkok
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    THE MASSES ARE INTERESTED IN FOREIGN POLICY NOW. Our Political Diary.
    782 8 THE MASSES ARE INTERESTED IN FOREIGN POLICY NOW. Our Political Diary. From Our Own Correspondent London, Feb. 25 (by air mail). IWEVER has foreign policy been so much to the fore as it is just now. It is not only Parliament but the ordinary man and woman who is deeply
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    NANKING TROOPS FOR FUKIEN.
    116 8 Anxiety Reported In South-West. Hong Kong. Mar. 5. Anxiety has been caused in Kwangtung by the transfer of two Central divisions to the neighbouring provinces of Fukien. Kiangsl and Hunan. An official Nanking explanation states that the troop moves are in connection with the anti-bandit campaign.
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    Chinese Envoy To Leave Moscow This Month.
    41 8 Chinese Envoy To Leave Moscow This Month. Nankin-. Mai. 5. Dr. W. W. Yen, Chinese Ambassador in Moscow, will leave for China on Mar. 16, travelling via Siberia. His return is said to be due to ill-health.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.
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    Sino-U.S. Silver Talks.
    26 8 A Washington message states that the US. Government is willing to cooperate with Nanking to stabilise the Chiina-U.S. exchange rates.— Sin Chew Poh.
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    BRITAIN'S NAVAL BASES.
    190 8 RUMOURED REMOVAL TO WEST (OAST. London, Feb. 29. It is reported that British naval experts contemplate transferring the main British naval bases to the west coast. It is further rumoured that a canal connecting the Firth of Forth and the Clyde is contemplated, estabu connection between Edinburgh
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    New York Strike Continues.
    27 8 The conference to settle ti.c lift strike has broken down. Tenants are now supporting the strikers, urging the granting of their demands. —Reuter.
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      396 8 ELIZABETH ALLEN, with Michael Balcon, Gaumont-British chief, at tbe first showing in London of Modern Times." TOMORROW. TRANSMISSION 4. Three of the following frequencies will be used: GSI 15.26 Me s (19.66 m GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25 53 m.), GSB 9.51 Mr s (31 55 m.). GSC 958 Me s
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      788 8 Buck). Orchestra: variations for Orchestra (Guy Warrack). 10.35 "The Music Makers. An anthology of music In poetry, presentea by John Pudney. 11.05 The Victor Olof Sextet. Song of the Brooklet (Amadei). Clair de Lune (Debussy). PoUchinelle (Rachmanlnov, arr. Bernards). 11.20 A Recital by Etlenne Amyot (South African Pianist). Chorale Prelude,
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    DEFENCE DEBATE ON MONDAY.
    408 9 LABOUR TO OPPOSE NEW POLICY. London, Mar. 6. The Government will regard their defence policy motion asking the House to approve the proposals outlined in th? White Paper as one of confld. cc and It is expected that it will be carried by a very large
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    EXTENSION OF LIFT STRIKE ORDERED.
    88 9 New York Police Make 90 Arrests. New York, Max. 5. The strike of liftmen is still not settled, but violence has diminished and New York citizens are not seriously inconvenienced owing to the presence of substitute liftmen. The police have so far made 90 arrests
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    Cape-England Flight Progress.
    81 9 London, Mar. 5. Although Fl -Lieut. Rose lost time when poor visibility yesterday mad'? him return to Salisbury. Rhodesia, he still has a chance of establishing a new record on his return flight from Capetown to England. He flew to Klsama. Kenya, early thl3 morning and soon
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    Many Frozen To Death At Foochow.
    32 9 Fukien province Is now exjJerlenclng severe cold. A Foochow message states that many beggars were frozen to death In the city yesterday.— Sin Chew Jit Poh.
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    BEST FILM OF THE YEAR.
    93 9 AND AWARDS TO FILM STARS. Hollywood, Mar. 6. Bette Davis who appeared in Of Human Bondage and Victor McLaglen (who appeared in "The Informer have been awarded the annual gold statuettes for the best performances of 1935 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
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    ROME MEETING.
    86 9 Talk Between II Duce And French Envoy. Rome. Mar. 5. The situation arising from recent events at Geneva was discussed at a meeting between Signor Mussolini and the French Ambassador. Count de Chambrun. this evening, at which the whole field of European politics was sorveyed. It is presumed
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    BELGIUM AND POLAND.
    126 9 Significance Of Col. Beck's Visit To Brussels. Brussels. Mar. 4. Belgian political circles attach considerable importance to the visit of the Polish Foreign Minister. Col. Beck, who arrived here on Sunday. The signing of the new Belglan-Po:ish trade pact is officially given as the reason for Col.
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    American Missionaries In Shansi Safe.
    97 9 Peiping, Mar. 5. Chinese reports claim a sweeping victory by the provincial forces against the Communist invaders ten mites south-west of Fenchow, Shansl, thus allaying anxiety for the 20 American missionaries there, of whom three men and five women are still at Fenchow. Others, including
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    HOW ITALY WOULD MEET OIL BAN.
    169 9 "BRITISH MINISTERS LEFT IN NO DOUBT." WORK ON EMBARGO PLAN TO GO ON. London, Mar. 6. Mr. Eden's report to the Cabinet has left the Britif h Ministers in no dcubt regarding Italy's intentions, according to the political correspondent of The Times. Signor Mussolini
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    ANTI-U.S. PLOT IN PORTO RICO.
    91 9 7 Alleged Conspirators Arrested. San Juan. (Porto Rico) Mar 5. The United States authorities have arrested Pedro Albizu Campos, the president, and six other members of the Nationalist Party on a charge of recruiting soldiers in a conspiracy to overthrow United States government of the
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    GREAT BRITAIN AND EGYPT.
    110 9 Early Breakdown Of Negotiations Feared. Cairo. Mar. 4. An early breakdown of the AngloEgyptian negotiations between the delegations headed by Sir Miles Lampson and Nahas Pasha would not surprise Egyptian po'itical quarters here, who are rather pessimistic In their torecasts concerning the outcome of tha parleys,
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    28 9 Road accident figures in Britain last week wore 112 killed. 3,266 injured. The figures for the corresponding week of last year were 104 killed. 3,334 j injured.—British Wireless.
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    JAPANESE PREMIER'S MESSAGE.
    337 9 The following message from Mr. K. Hirota, the new Japanese Premier, was recently published in Japan Ever since I was appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs I have striven to discharge my duties so as to preserve peace and good understanding between Japan and other Nations of the
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    AMUSEMENTS
    115 10 SINGAPORE. GLOBE THEATRE, GREAT WORLD "Shipmates Forever." With Dick Powell Ruby Kecler. GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL Dinner St Dance Thurs. 12th No after Dinner Admission Charge. GKEAT WORLD "Count of Monte Crteto." With Robert Donat Si Ell&ra Landl. NEW WORLD Side Shows. Cabaret. Dancing. Talkies. Theatres Si Cinemas. RAFFLES HOTEL
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1936. B. N. B.
    857 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1936. B. N. B. An interview with Mr. D. J. Jardine, the Governor of British North Borneo, which we published some days ago, provided an illuminating survey of conditions in the Chartered Company's territory and in many ways it was more valuable than
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    S.S.V.F. CHANGES
    108 10 Lieut. F. Bedford Promoted To Captain. The following changes In the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force are notifled in the S.S. Government Gazette: A Commission as second lieutenant i has been granted t:> Mr. J. J. Johns- ton. i A Commission as lieutenant has j been granted to Mr.
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    S.S. APPOINTMENTS
    120 10 The following appointments are no- tified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Mr. R. A. Wara, M.C.S., to be a Ponang and Malacca. Mr. Dermot William Grehan to be an assistant enginee-, Malayan Public Works Service. Mr. Claude Harry Fenner t> be a police probationer, S.S. and F.M.S. Mr.
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    BOUNTY MUTINEERS.
    959 10 ECHOES OF A TRAGEDY IN THE SOUTH SEAS. r\U an April day. 147 years ago. some British sailors mutinied in the far-off Pacific— and in this year of grace, 1936, their exploits provide an evening's entertainment for highlyrespectable citizens comfortably seated in a super-cinema. Such has been the
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    A Gardens Calendar.
    578 10 Flowers On fl Palm The Borassodendron New Orange Bougainvillea Makes Its Debut. y ALWAYS used to look upon the Palm Valley as a rather untidy and unattractive corner of the Botanic Gardens, but since I began to write liiss3 weekly notes I have changed my opinion. It
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    NOTES Of The DAY.
    739 10 CAPITOL RHYMES. C^OM a colleague who haa been deeply Impressed by Mr. S. Q. Wcng"s patriotic opposition to the showing of non-British films in the municipal theatre, I have reeriv d the following "How sweet!" said Joo. "How sweet!" said Ju, "we'll num the They dandled
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    GREAT BRITAIN'S STRONG PROTEST TO ITALY.
    169 11 RED CROSS AMBULANCE UNIT BOMBED. Big Warning Flags Ignored By Aviators. 3 KILLED SEVERAL WOUNDED. Ambassador To Ask For An Inquiry. rpHE British Ambassador in Rome, Sir Eric Drummond, has been instructed to lodge an immediate protest with the Italian Government in regard to
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    UTTER DESOLATION AT QUORAM.
    379 11 PEASANTS MOURN THE DEAD. Dessie, Marcr. 6. The Union Jack floating dejectedly over a scene of utter desolation at Quoram was found by Reuters Special correspondent Harrison when be visited the remains of the British lied Cress encampment. A thrcng of peasants, Including sic!; and wounded
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    Cheaper Radio Phone Calls.
    43 11 (Fro:n Our Own Corresp:ndeni.) Batavia, March 7. According to the Bataviaasch Nieuwsblad the tariff for a three minutes'talk between Holland and the Netherlands Ir.dies, which is at present 30 guilders, will probably be reduced considerably •■> > end of thf year
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    FAILED IN ATTEMPT ON COUNT MAKINO.
    31 11 Tokio. Mar 6. FU^lit-Captain Kono, who was t.oundcd in an unsuccessful attempt to assassinat? Count Makino on Feb. 26, committed suicide In hospital today.— neuter.
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    BRITISH OFFICER KILLED
    135 11 LONDON BARRISTER IN ABYSSINIA. Addis Abaja, Mar. 6. Major Burgoyne, a former British officer who wa-. entrusted by Emperor Haile Selaisse with the organisation of a Red Cross unit, was killed today during a bombardment of Abyssinian forces nortli of Magdalo Major Burgoyne, who was a barrister
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    GIRL TYPIST FOUND STARVING.
    194 11 ITALIANS' DISCOVERY IN A CAVE. According to Italian reports from Asmara Italian troops advancing up Amba Alagl discovered a pretty 18year Abyssinian girl who said sh e wai Has Mulugeta's typist hiding in a cave to which troops were attracted by a faint cry. The girl
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    FIERCE BATTLE.
    77 11 ALL RESERVES IN THE FRONT LINES. Addis Ababa. Mar. 7. The fiercest battle of the war is reported to be raging in the Tembien where Italians and Abyssinians, have i thrown in all their reserves of manpower. The tide of battle is flowing in one direction and then
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    27 11 Miss Yokes, cousin of Mr. H. W. Sanders, of Pritchard's. Penan:;, has arrived in Ipoh from Home to take charge of the local branch's hair-dress- ing department.
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    "WE MUST MAKE BRITAIN SAFE."
    109 11 CHANCELLOR ON NEW DEFENCE POLICY. London, Mar. 6. "We cannot shut our eyes to what is going on elsewhere, and we must make our country safe," declared Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in a speech to his constituents at Edgbaston, Birmingham, tonight. He
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    N.I. FINANCES.
    166 11 "ANYTHING BUT SATISFACTORY." (From Our Special Correspondent) I\URING the debate fas the Nother- lands Parliament en the N.I. Eudget for 1937, Dr. Colijn said that the financial position in N.I. wa.s anyI thing but satisfactory. According to the Minister the capacity of the N.I. has been overtaxed in
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    AIR DEFENCE LOAN IN KW ANGTUNG.
    39 11 Canton, Mar. 7. The issue of $10,000,000 air defence bonds in Kwangtung was passed at yesterday's meeting of the provincial government. The scheme was proposed by the Kwangtung Assembly. Sin Chew Jit Poh.
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    British Missionaries Seek Safety.
    39 11 British missionaries in Shansi. parts of which are ravaged by ***** Communists, have been warned by the Embassy to seek places of safety. American and other missionaries In the danger zones are following suit— Reuter.
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    STOP PRESS
    42 11 11 Japanese Planes Lost In Seoul Drome Fire. Seoul (Korea). Mar. 7. Fire broke out at the local aerodrome early this morning and destroyed nine single-seater naval planes and two ten-seater passenger planes of the Japan Air Transport Company. Reuter.
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    GERMANY AND RHINELAND.
    198 11 TO DENOUNCE MORE TREATIES AMBASSADORS TO BF TOLD. The Reichstag will meet today at noon to hear a speech by Herr Hitler. Ambassadors in Berlin will meet at the Foreign office at 11 a.m. to be informed of Germany's new decision. Paris, Mar. 7. Hitler is announcing
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    THE CINEMAS.
    190 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, The letter published on Wednesday over the name of "Don Q" was indeed remarkable, and the public is to be congratulated on having in its midst a gentleman public-minded enough to have written at such length. The people of this
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    German Statement On Locarno.
    42 11 Berlin, March 7. It is und-3rsto:d that the German Government has requested the British, French, Italian and Belgian Ambassadors to call at the Foreign Office at 11 a.m. today to hear a statement regarding the Locarno Treaty— Reuter.
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    Sir F. Leith Ross Leaving China On Mar. 10.
    49 11 Shanghai, Mar. 6. Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, who has virtually completed his economic survey in China, is expected to leave here on Mar. 10. He will likely visit Japan and the United States en route to England. —Sin Chew Jit Poh.
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    Chinese Passport "Factory."
    57 11 Police raided th e Chinese quarter of Paris yesterday and unearthed an elaborate false passport plant. Six arrests were made, including Mr. Chen King-te, proprietor of the Hotel Chekiang. who Is aleged to have enabled hundreds of Chinese expelled from France to remain. The price of a
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    Control Of Finance In Italy.
    55 11 Rom?, Mar. 5 The Italian Government has decided to institute an elaborate system which will bring within its net the supervision of the people's savings and the financial dealings of "big business." The organisation will be under the control of a Committee of Ministers, with
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    14 11 A soldier says goodbye to his baby at Southampton as tie leaves for India.
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    FAIRBANKS TO MARRY.
    98 11 BEFORE HE GOES TO CHINA. Paris, Mar. G. Douglas Fairsbanks and Lady Ash'ey applied today for a dispensation to avoid banns and they hope to marry immediately. Douglas Fairbanks said he was in a hurry to get married, due to his immediate desire to leave for China
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    Mui Tsai Inquiry By Colonial Office.
    44 11 Reuter lsarns that Mr. J. H. Thomas, the Colonial Secretary, has decided to dispatch a commission of inquiry from Britain to Hong Kong to investigate further the mvi tsai system. The commission will leave at an early date.
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    AIR FORCE EXPANSION.
    179 11 R.A.F. To Cost £43,500,000. 12 NEW SQUADRONS FOR OVERSEAS. THE Royal Air Force estimates for 1936. issued today amount to £13, 190,600, which exceeds the original 1935 estimates by £19,639,500 ad the final estimate for tho year by £112,488,500. The increases, states a Government memorandum, are necessary
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    Japanese Planes For East Chahar ?
    46 11 Japanese Planes For East Chahar Tientsin, Marc! 1 7. Nine Japanese warplancs arrived In Tientsin yesterday from Chinchow, Maiii-hukuo. It is understood that four or five of these machines wfll be stationed a*. Changpet, and the rerr.aind.er at D'lonor, in East Chahar.— Sin Chew Jit Pch.
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    QUIT RENT RELIEF HOPES NOT DASHED.
    1007 12 QUIT RENT RELIEF HOPES NOT DASHED. Committee Appointed After Deputation To Governor. CENTRAL PAHANG CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENT. AS a result of the deputation to the Governor and High Com- missioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, on the subject of quit rents iii(i rubber taxation, a committee has been appointed to further consider the
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    CHARLIE CHAPLIN EXPECTED AT SINGAPORE.
    56 12 CHARLIE CHAPLIN EXPECTED AT SINGAPORE. i^HARLIE Chaplin, who has sr- rived in Japan aboard the President Coolidee. is expected to pass through Singapore on his way to Europe. This will be his second visit to Singapore. Charlie is accompanied by his leading lady, Paulctte Gcddard. Charlie Chaplin, as he appears
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    FRANCHOT TONE AT SINGAPORE RACES.
    285 12 FRANCHOT TONE AT SINGAPORE RACES. THREE HOLLYWOOD CAMERAS TODAY. WILLIAM POWELL AT THE TOTE. The Singapore races will be shot" today with three cinema cameras, operated by Mr. Tay Garnett, the producer; Miss Helga Moray, Hollywood's only professional camerawoman, and Mr. James B. Shackleford, of Gobi Desert fame. The race
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    NEW MALAY LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLOR
    413 12 Capt. N. M. Hashim CAPTAIN Noor Mohamed Hashim, the man who was largely responsible for the enrolment of the first Malay Volunteers, has been appointed a member of the Legislative Council, Straits Settlements. Captain Hashim is described as the man who all his life has been
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    JAPAN STILL WITHOUT A CABINET.
    186 12 Military Refuse To Help Mr. K. Hirota. Tokio, Mar. 6. THF formation of the Hirota Cabinet has reached a deadlock owing to his failure to obtain the co-operation of the military as the army chiefs have decided to ask Mr. Hirota to change the composition
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    EARL OF LEICESTER'S SON IN SINGAPORE.
    73 12 Decorations For War Service. Colonel the Hon. Edward Coke. D.5.0.. M.C.. a son of the second Earl of Leicester. Is staying at Raffles Hotel. Singapore. He is on his way to Java to Inspect rubber estates in which he has an interest. Late of
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    THE REVOLT.
    77 12 MILITARY OFFICIALS AND RESPONSIBILITY. Tokio. Mar. 4. In connection with the ev.nus on Fob. 28. the former War Minister. Gen. Hayashi, yesterdny verbally informed the present War Minister. Gen. Kawashlma. that he and his military colleagues on the Supreme War Council. Generals Arakl. Mazakl. Abe. Nsti Terauchi and
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    Volunteers Again Active In Manchukuo.
    28 12 Chinese voluntser activities are being revived in Manchukuo. especially !n the area between Antung a^i Dairen. according to Chinese reports.—Sin Chew Jit Poh
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      340 12 WHAT IS ON TODAY. THK Straits Times is publishing (his da'ly feature to civ* r«:('f a it>nv>rchensive summary <»t enl TtMinments. meet(iris n 'n 1 social fun-.'tion*. and other oiit-i naina happenings Or«TJitsci> ol mectinj;s elc. are invit'.i to submit diary dates. HOTBL& R\IHi:s HOTEL: Special Rac* Dinner and Bail
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      262 12 oe and Ruby Keele. cives a botanically perfect rendering of a clinging vine. However, she has a nice voice and her tap-dancing is ai good as ever. There Is an excellent admiral In the story, and some of the naval Dl^otcRxaphy Is as good aa anyone coul:l ask ior. REGAL.
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    FALSE PATENT MEDICINE.
    422 13 Well-Known Brand Imitated. SALESMAN SENTENCED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 6. PRESCRIBING himself as a travel- ling salesman living in Cross Street. Singapore, a Chinese, named Chong Yit Yao, v.as fined $100, In default six weeks' simple imprisonment, by Mr. J. Calder in the Kuala
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    KINTA FOUNDRY STRIKE ENDS.
    113 13 MEN TO WORK ON MONDAY. NEARLY 1,000 WORKERS AFFECTED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 6. The Kinta foundry strike, which started on Feb. 6. ended today, the men agreeing to return to work on Monday. The settlement was effected through Mr. W. H. Gatfield, the
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    CHOLERA DEATHS.
    50 13 Epidemic At Bangkok And Calcutta. The cholera epidemic at Bangkok continues unabated. The League Eastern Health Bureau bulletin for the week ended Feb. 29 records 60 cases and 27 deaths. At Calcutta there were 135 cases and 57 deaths from cholera and 426 smallpox cases and 30 deaths.
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    35 13 A meeting ->f the literary section of the Tamils Re'orm Association will be held today at 7 p.m. Mr. M. P. Retnasamy will sprak on "Bharati and Reform" and Mr. A. C. Supplah will preside.
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    FIRM LIABILITIES $24,000.
    246 13 Indian Merchant Gets Discharge. How an Indian-owned piecegoods business, opened with a capital of $2,000 got into difficulties and suspended payment with liabilities amounting to $24,000 was related by Mr. C. O. Lim. Assistant Official Assignee, when Chunilal Dosabbai, one of the partners in Chunilal and Co.,
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    LICENCE CANCELLED.
    165 13 Passenger-Loaded Lorry With Bad Brakes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 6. Fines total.ing $130 were imposed by Mr. J. Calder, in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court today. In the case In which a lorry driver named Eng Koh Bah pleaded guilty to charges of driving his
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    COURT PEON ACQUITTED.
    116 13 An acquittal was granted to V. P. Vadlvelu, the former police crnirt peon who was committed for trial at the Assizes on a charge of using as genuine a forged currency note. At the Assizes court, yesterday. Mr. N. A. Worley, D.P.P., Informed the acting chief Justice.
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    16 13 News from Samarang tells of over twenty deaths from bubonic plague In the Residency of Pekalongan.
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    MORE CRUISING CELEBRITIES.
    175 13 Franconia Due On March 16. fVS Mar. 16 another world-cruising liner carrying numerous celebrities will visit Singapore. The Franconia, 20,000 tons, following in the wake of the 42 000-ton Empress of Britain, is dwarfed by the latter's size, but she is a no less famous ship, and
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    R.A.F. GOODWILL FLIGHT.
    69 13 Singapore Ill's Back On Tuesday. The three Singapore 111 flying boats which had to abandon their flight to Japan because of the disturbances in Tokio arc expected to arrive back at Seletar on Tuesday. The Singapore Ill's, which got as far as Shanghai, made the outward Journey
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    CHARITY MATINEE ON MONDAY.
    157 13 Splendid Entertainment Prepared. The show which is being put on at the Capitol Theatre on Monday at 6.15 p.m. in aid of the Child Welfare Society promises to be an excellent entertainment. The band of the S.S. Police will play from 5.30 to 6.15 p.m. and
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    16 13 A WOMAN'S HOBBY: A terraced bed of mixed Phlox Drummondi, from English seeds growing In Tanglin.
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    K.L.M. MAIL ARRIVES THIS MORNING.
    115 13 Imperial Delayed. The K.L.M. eastbound mail plane, scheduled to arrive last Thursday, reached Singapore, about 9.15 a.m. today, having spent the night at Medan. Malls were delivered later In the morning. The Imperial Airways machine scheduled to land ru Seletar tomorrow has been delayed by
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    SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PASSES.
    142 13 Seremban Successes. (From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Seremban, Mar. C. The following candidates from King George V School. Seremban. passed the School Certificate examination held in December 1935: Abdul Samad. All bin PendeK. Arshad bin Ahmad. Amir bin Siaslr. Basir bin Aman. Hari S'.ngh Hussein bin Sheikh
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    DOLLAR LINER LATE.
    60 13 Dry-Docked At Hong Kong. "Arrive Singapore daylight Saturday DMlar liners have kept to this schedule for years, with few exceptions. But this week the Presiden t Polk is running one day bahind the timetable. She went into dry-docl: for periodical inspection at Hong Kong and is not
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    32 13 Treating him as a first offender, the Seremban magistrate ordered four strokes with a rotan for a young Malay who was charged with the theft of a cycle says our Seremban correspondent.
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    31 13 Members of The Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association are reminded of the 28th Anniversary Celebration which will bo held today and tomorrow at Mr. Tan Boon Llat's bungalow at Telok Mata Ikan.
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      JUNGLE PICTURES. MR. HUBBACK FIRES A BROADSIDE.
      613 13 JUNGLE PICTURES. MR. HUBBACK FIRES A BROADSIDE. To the Editor of the Straits Times In our issue of Dee. 3. 1935. we printed a letter written by Mr. Frank Buck to Mr. Theodore Hubback regarding a pair of animals which Mr. Buck claimed to bo seladang that had been shipped
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    46 13 An old Chinese woman was the complainant In a case at Seremban when another Chinese was charged with the theft of 203 coconuts from a plantation In Mantin. After evidences had been recorded the magistrate discharged the accused, says the Seremban correspondent of the Straits Times.
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    TODAY'S NAPS AND SELECTIONS.
    145 14 CAPT. DASH'S DOUBLE REFORM and APPLEWOOD. SINGAPORE. RACE I. RACE 2. RACE 3. RACE 1. RACE 5. RACE 6. RACE 7. RACE 8. I "CAPT DASH." TOKY REFORM KARANOA OOJIBOO APPLEWOOD (NAP) SINGING BIRO WEE JOCK SONGLAND Wait-a-Bit Bill Lady Agnes Knight's Eye Biddy's Squire Starloclc
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    THE ACCEPTANCES.
    967 14 I^ANY racegoers expressed their appreciation at the way in which the entries on a race day were set out in the Straits Times last November and the same form is being followed for the present meeting. Today's race card is given below and includes those horses which were
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    Y.M.C.A. TENNIS.
    38 14 was ro play In h? YMC.A lawn t .an:"t y^torir.y rain All campstltors takteg pirt in the > singles U handicap doubles -1 to turr pj at J CO Vt\ r-.oon Ties will be cotifird en the
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    WALES vs. IRELAND.
    61 14 London. M.trcii G. The f rwr'nu hr>\ i^ n nSeetsd to pay soccer f;r Wales vj Irc'.ar.d at Belfast on March 11: .'chn (3li:Xr!i Unit CrUl.iv; Vs'.o.i \l'>> and Jcn?i (LelcittW City); M-rpry i Wet Brom. A'biont. Hanlord (Sheffield Wed.) and Rich?.rcLi (Br^ntfortn H'pkins 'Brentford), Phillips (Artcn
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    Going Likely To Be Heavy This Afternoon.
    634 14  -  CAPT. DASH SINGING BIRD FOR BIG RACE. By THE opening- day of the Singapore Turf Club Spring Meeting should produce some very interesting racing for the distance of seven furlongs there is only one event of less distance should suit both sprinters and
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    NEW ZEALAND IN A STRONG POSITION.
    84 14 Christchurch, N.Z., Mar. 6. Tne fourth and final unofficial Test betweet. New Zealand and the M.C.C. was commenced today in fine weather on a slow wicket before a crowd of 2.000. The M.C.C. were all out for 195 of which Barber made 60 and
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    S.C.C. TOURNAMENT.
    98 14 The following iiave accepted to play Cricket in the tournament match at the S.C.C. tomorrow at 10.30 a.m. ETCETERAS: W. H. McN-Ul, J. K. C. Mi.chell, T. A. D. Hewan, 11. Olb'on. P. ONell Dunne, D. H. Palmer, W. W. Dean, R. P. Goodman L. A. Hygate E.
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    S.R.C. CRICKET.
    108 14 The S.R.C. start their cricket tournamsnt on Sunday when ths Merchants and Nondescripts piay tne Municipal Services. The game starts at 1 p.m. The teams are as rollows: MERCHANTS NONDESCRIPTS: M C. C. Orr (capt.), L. Alvls. J. O. EJwards. M. Wfem D Rob-. V. O. OaUrtan. E.
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    SEPOY LINES G.C.
    100 14 There were 16 entries Tor the women's March Bogey Competition of the Sepoy Lines Golf Club, which resulted in a tie between Mrs J. S. English, Miss D. Hirst and Miss K. H Jones, who all returned a score of 2 up. The tie will be played
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    THE COWAP CUP.
    55 14 The following are the results of the first round of Sepoy Lines G.C. Women's Club Championship for the Cowap Cup. Miss Evans beat Miss Egger 4 and 3. Miss Patterson beat Mrs. Young 0 and 5. Miss Hadley beat Miss Lacy 7 and 5. Miss Blake beat
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    Y.M.C.A. JUNIORS WIN.
    77 14 A sporting declaration by Fort Canning enabled the V.M C.A. Juniors to register their first win of the season In a cricket match played at Tanglln yesterday. Going In first, the soldiers hit up 155 rurs for six wickets, a* which point they declared their innings closed,
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    SQUASH RACKETS.
    20 14 In th* Pr?ntis Cup. (Final) at the Tanglin club yesterday Fit Lt. Waring beat Droogleever 9—2. 3—9. 9—5.
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    25 14 The Malaya Publishing House soccer XI made a grand start in the Commercial Cap Competition by taking eight goals off Fraser and Neare on Tuesday.
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    LEAGUE CHAMPIONS GET A SEVERE SHOCK.
    736 14 R.A.F. Victory Well Deserved. RAF. 4; R.E. 1. P"OR the last two seasons the Royal Air Force have never been able to produce the form that was expected of them, but yesterday, at Anson Road Stadium, they showed that they are going: to b«
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    186 14 SATIRDAY. MARCH 7. Racing: Singapore Turf Club Spring Meetine. Plrst Day. Soccer: Second Division. Fort Canning vs. R.A.O.C. at Port Canning. Crirkrt: S.C.C. vs. R A. at S.C.C. Capfs XI vs. Vice-Capfs XI at SRC: Y.M.C.A. vs. R.E. at Ariion Road. Chinese vs. Malaya F.A. at Hor.g Llm
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    SOM PONG'S HEAVY PUNCHING CARRIES HIM TO VICTORY.
    998 15 N A TOR I SHAKEN BUT FOUGHT BACK WELL. Marine Champion Gets The Verdict Over Dhamaraj, (By Our Boxing Correspondent.) MO harder punching has been seen in Singapore for a long time than was displayed in the main bout at the New
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    14 15 i the skipper of the Mjiaya IV fi'-st t~:i->i this srason. Straits Times Photograph.
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    Cricket. MALACCA SCHOOL'S SUCCESS.
    325 15 Cricket. MALACCA SCHOOL'S SUCCESS. Mr. Sequerah's XI Loses By Five Wickets. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. Msr. 5. j ON Wednesday, the High School; Mr. H. E. Sequcrahs eleven by five wickets. The latter batting first. ii\ wickets. The latter batting first' complied 128. The High School pass- I ed
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    S.C.C. vs. INMSKILLINGS.
    41 15 The Royal Inniskilllng Fusiliers will make their football debut on the Padang on Wednesday In a friendly match with the S.C.C. The Club team will be the same as that which drew 1-1 with the Malays on Thursday.
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    S.C.C. vs. H.K. BANK.
    28 15 S. C.C. vs. H.K. BANK. The football matth between th» Hong Kong Bank and the S.C.C. announced for Tuesday. Mar. 10, will be played on Monday, Mar. 9.
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    GARDENS GOLF CLUB.
    70 15 I Success Of Young Chinese At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpru, Mar. 6. Khoo Hong Chow, who is only 17 i years of age, won the Gardens Golf I Club championship yesterday evening, defeating W. C. Gee at the last hole, after being 2
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    KEPPEL GOLF CLUB.
    52 15 Twenty-three cards were taken out for the Keppel G.C. March Women's Spoon (Stroke) and the following were the cards returned: Mrs. P. Starr 49—18- 31 Miss M. Robinson 50—18 =32 Miss M. Grieve 44—11 =33 Mrs. E. O'Sullivan 44—11=33 Mrs R McCreath 51—18 =33 Mrs. E Lltchfleld
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    K.L.R.C. SHOOT.
    150 15 The Kuala Lumpur Rifle Club held a handicap spoon competition on Sunday last on the local rifle range. The conditions -/ere 10 shots at 300 and 600 yards respectively, using the small bullseye adopted by the N.R.A. this year. The wind was negligible but there was a haze
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    10 15 J. M. Frascr. the S.C.C. secccr player. Straits Times Photograph.
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    Home Football. LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR TODAY.
    223 15 Home Football. LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR TODAY. Stiff Match For Charlton At Sheffield. rHE following are the revised Enghsh soccer fixtures for today: First Division. Arsenal vs. Hiicidersfield. Birmingham vs. Bolton. Blackburn vs. Wolves. Chelsea vs. Sheffield Wed. Grimsby vs. Preston. Leeds vs. Brentford. Liverpool vs. Portsmouth. Manchester City vs. Middlesbrough.
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    THE CLUB VERANDAH
    796 15  -  "LEIGHTON." Historical Side Of Malayan Sport Records In Book Form Singapore's Cricket Centenary Next Year. Conducted by TPHE historical side of Malayan spcrt has inter?sted me for a number of years but is Is only during the iast fortnight that I I have really had time to
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    HOSTEL FOR CONVICTS DISCHARGED.
    255 16 Support By After-Care Association. At a gencr.il meeting of the Alter-Carc Association held last month the secretary commented .•n activities of the Association during the past year and. as a result of this. Capt. Hancock proposed and Mhl seconded that Brigadier Lord be given discretion in
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    30 16 TRAVELLING DAIRY IN SINGAPORE: Every marnint in the Selevie Road district a Tamil calls from house to house with his cow and calf, fulfilling orders for milk on. the spot
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    MALAYAN ITEMS.
    442 16 MALAYAN ITEMS. Mr. C. W. Dawson. acting Legal Adviser, Kedah, went on long leave by the Cathay. Mrs. Trower. wife of Mr. H. M Trower, Superintendent of Customs, Ipob, has arrived back from Home. The' following Government officers have been granted leave: Messrs. J. W. Adams. J. D. Joseph. W.
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      DUAL NATIONALITY.
      153 16 Objection To The Term Fence-Sitters." To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— Print this or tear It up. Whichever you do, you will know that one outsider considers you a good scout, whose fairness is the real thing. This sitting on the fence has me tricked. Why
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      RONALD BOTTRALL.
      201 16 Criticism By Siegfried Sassoon. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— I expect you have had many letters about D.S.W.'s article on Ronald Bottrall in your issue of Mar. 2. However, I risk being a nuisance by adding one to the number. Mr. Bottrall is a very
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    SEGAMAT NOTES.
    150 16 (From Our Cwn Correspondent.) Scgamat, Mar. 5. All Segamat English School candidates for the School Certificate Examinatioons held last December passed. The names are:— A. Nadason, Hassan bin Raya, Kernayal Singh, Ibrahim bin Raya, Cheah Yew Keong, Yeo Oon Keong, Dhadi bin Mohamed Yassirr, Mohamed bin Dagang, Idris
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    LATE MR. W. P. WADDELL.
    110 16 We are informed that the late Mr. W. P. Waddell, whose death in I England was reported last month, and who was for many years a partner in Boustead and Co., Ltd., of Singapore, Joined the board of directors of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co.,
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    1178 16 There have been In all ages perhaps nations who have wished to keep such knowledge of God as they may obtain to themselves. In Greece and at Rom: certain sacred rites were regarded as "mysteries," whilst amongst the Jews the Gentile was rigorously excluded from worship, and only
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    MACHINE-GUNS 6d. EACH.
    84 16 He Bought 3,500. Any revolutionary can buy a ma-chine-gun in the United States. This was revealed during the session of the United States Senate Mujnltlons Committee, in Washington by j Mr. Jacob Paley, who explained that arms dealing was his hobby." He told the committee that exarmy
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    PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.
    59 16 Files Nomination Papers As Democratic Candidate. Springfield, Feb. 13. Definitely declaring his candidature for a second term of office. President Franklin D. Roosevelt today filed Us nomination papers to entar ths Illinois Democratic presidential primary J election, to be held on April 14. Yesterday, Colonel Frank Knox. tt)4
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    ENTICEMENT CHARGE.
    60 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. Mar. 5. Kassim bin Awong was this morning charged before Shaikh Abu Baker bin Yahya, Second Magistrate, Jchoro Bahru, with enticing away Zariah blnte Kelong, wife of Haji All bin Haji Mohamad, for immoral purposes. Accused claimed trial and the case was
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    VOLUNTEER RESIDENT
    138 16 Mr. Adams Hon. Lieut.Color.e!. (From Our Own CsmtpondfQt > Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 5. The Resident cf Selangcr (the Hon. Mr. T. S. Adams> has been gazetted to the Honorary Lieutenant Colonelcy of the S?lansor Battalion. F.M.S.V.F. Lieut. -Col. Cuthb?rt, consratuLuinrr Mr. Adams en behalf of all ranks of
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    HEALTH SURVEY OF KEDAH.
    106 16 For the first time in the history of Kedah, a health survey is being undertaken, and it is proposed, if possible, to cover the whole State. The work starts after the Hari Raya Hajl holidays, beginning at a village called Sik. about twenty miles from Gurun
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    SALVATION ARMY MEETINGS NEXT WEEK.
    88 16 Colonel George Davis. A ncied Salvation Army visitor to Singapore. Colonel George Davis, will hold a series of meetings next weeU. His programme is:— Monday. 7.30 p.m.: Open air servie?, Waterloo Street, Band Stand. Tuesday. '5 p.m.: Malay Salvation meeting. 117. Killincy Road. 7 p.m.
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    COURT HEARS OF MR. HOWESON'S AMAZEMENT.
    3543 17 ON LEARNING EXTENT OF PEPPER COMMITMENTS. CROSS-EXAMINATION BEGINS. Responsibility For Issue Of Prospectus. Mr. Roland Oliver at the Old Bailey Trial called attention to the prospectus of James and Shakspeare. and Howeson, in evidence, agreed that he saw several drafts of that document during
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    BOOK OF THE WEEK C.E.M. JOAD'S GUIDE TO PHILOSOPHY.
    968 18 BOOK OF THE WEEK C.E.M. JOAD'S GUIDE TO PHILOSOPHY. EXCLUSIVE MALAYAN REVIEWS BY STRAITS TIMES WRITERS. Modem Science And Plato And Kant. <;u:dc to Philosophy. By C. E.I M. Joad. Gollsncz. 6s. VHERE are quite a few globetrotters who believe they can tiuy Willis' guide to Singa- 1 poro, read
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    "IN PRAISE OF IDLENESS."
    872 18 READER'S COMMENTS ON REVIEW. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. So pleasingly placid in tone, as becomes the subject, and so gently informative is D.G.O.J's. recent review in the Straits Times of Bertrand Russell's "In Praise of Idleness" that it might well have been
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    EX-MALAYAN'S NOVEL.
    390 18 MR. M. SHEKLETON'S CAREER. "Uncertain Ladies," a first novel of some interest to Malaya, has Just been published in London. Its author is Mr. Michael Shekleton, who, a little more than two years ago, was general manager for Alhambra Theatres Ltd., up to the time of their amalgamation
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    ITALIAN THREAT.
    56 18 London, Mar. 4. Italy will leave the League should the latter decide to intensify sanctions, according to press despatches here irom Geneva which state that reliable French Sources affirm that the Italian Ambassador at Paris made a communication to this effect to M. Flandin in the course of
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    Raffles Library.
    312 18 Tr c following newly added non-fic-tion and fiction works will be ready for issue at Raffles Library today. Grand Tour, Illustrated, Patrick Balfour; Arnold Bennett, Dorothy Cheston Bennett; The Unambitious Journey, Illustrated, Theodora Benson; North- West by North, Illustrated, Dors. Birtles; Thomas More, Illustrated, R. W. Chambers; British
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    TERRITORY SEIZED BY ITALIANS.
    55 18 Not To Be Excluded From Peace Talks. Addis Ababa, Mar. 5. It is learned from an excellent semi-oflflcia! source that the Emperor's reply to the League will probably stipulate that the possibi lty of Italy claiming possession of Abyssinian territory occupied by force must be excluded
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    SABOTAGE.
    55 18 Another Incident In British Shipyard. London, Mar. 4. Yet another act of sabotage on a British warship was committed on a vessel now undergoing repairs at Sheerness, according to press reports which expresses suspicion that the various recent Incidents are not isolated acts but due to the systematic action
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    HAPSBURG SUCCESSION.
    81 18 Vienna, Mar. 4. All members of the House of Hapsburg have been summoned by Archduke Eugen to meet at Raab In Hungary during March or at latest early in April to deal with the question of succession to the throne since this has not yet been settled clearly,
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    Safeguarding Overseas Indians' Rights.
    661 19 Reciprocal Treatment For Other Nationals. ""To Meet The Situation In Malaya." IWOTICE has been given of a private Bill for introduction in the Legislative Assembly by Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, Deputy Leader, Congress Party, says a New Delhi report. This Bill will be called the Overseas
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    "ONLY HISTORICAL." Herr Hitler's Speech on Empire-Building.
    106 19 "ONLY HISTORICAL." Herr Hitler's Speech on Empire-Building. The following statement has been made by the German Consul in Bombay: "In view of certain comments on recent news reports of the speech of the German Chancellor in Munich, attention is drawn to an official communication issued lately in Berlin, which reads:
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    Oxford Chair For Indian.
    204 19 SIR S. RADHAKRISHNAN. Elected To The Spalding Professorship. Madras. THE first IndiaTi to hold a professorial chair at Oxford has been appointed in the person of Professor Sir Sarvepalli Radhakrishan, who has been elected to the newly founded- Spalding Professorship of Eastern Relations and Ethics. He
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    Fresh Earthquake Feared.
    81 19 Uncanny" Sound Heard At Purnea. pANIC is being caused at Purnea (Bihar), says an Associated Press message, by an "uncanny" sound like the booming of distant gurs, heard more often at night than during the day and associated in the minds of the people with the phenomenon
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    A "Builder Of The Indian Nation."
    103 19 Death Of Sir Dinshaw Wacha. The death occurred at his Bombay residence on Feb. 18 of Sir Dlnshaw Edulji Wacha (92). He was the last of a set of brilliant Indians who are known as the "builders of the Indian nation." Sir Dinshaw Wacha
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    18 19 India's forest areas cover In all 282.064 square mi!es. or roughly onequarter of the whole of British India.
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    INDIA'S CIVIL AERODROMES.
    97 19 FACILITIES FOR NIGHT FLYING. A NEW Delhi message st-.tes that the work of providing improved facilities, including those for n'ght flying, is well in hand at aerodromes in various parts of India and Burma. Larger hangars, meteorological buildings, macadam runways, directionfinding wireless stations, aerodrome lighting for night,
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    Delhi Statue Of King George.
    187 19 Gift Of The Princes Of India. A STATUE of the late King George V. approved by hiir before his death will be ready for unveiling in New Delhi next autumn. The statue which will be erected in the centre of Princes' Park, a few yards
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    Nationwide Communist Plot In India ?
    170 19 Nationwide Communist Plot In India Lucknow. THE simultaneous boose searches made at seme of the principal United Provinces towns and at Lyallpur in the Punjab nay lead to I the discovery of a country-wide Communist conspiracy with headquarters in Northern India. The police were active at Lucknow. Allahabad, Benares and
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    1,000 Terrorists In Burma.
    119 19 1,000 Terrorists In Burma. Legislative Council Statement. Rangoon. In the Burma Legislative Council the Home Member made a statement on the terrorist movement in reply to a question by Mr. Ganga Singh. He said that the number of terrorists who had concentrated in Burma, presumably to escape the attention of
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    14 ELEPHANTS TRAPPED.
    19 19 Fourteen elephants were caught auring the recent kheda operations lt» the forests near Matelii, In Kalimpong.
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    17 19 The Willineaon Air Station at New Delhi which uas officially opened by Hfes Exc ellenry the Viceroy.
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    Inquiry Into Ceylon Election Outrage.
    458 19 Eye-Witness Accounts Of Shooting. Colombo, Feb. 27. An Inquiry Is being held at the Matale hospital by Mr. Roland de Zoysa, Matale magistrate, into the election shooting, in which MrBernard H. Aluvihare, newly-elected member of the Ceylon State Council, was wounded, and four men and
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    Around Singapore's By-Ways With A Camera.
    125 20 Around Singapore's By- Ways With A Camera. The trivial, rather than the obviou?, so often affords interest. A slow ramble through Singapore with a camera may disclose aspects of the city not. noticeable to the car passenger or to the •hurrying businessman. —Straits Times Photographs. A street in a deserted
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