Malaya Tribune, 2 January 1914

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  • 22 1 THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. r. t* No. 2 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY JANUARY 2, 1914 Price. 5 Cents The Malaya Tribune. SINGAPORE, JANUARY 2, 1914.
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  • 195 1 Chancellor and Dukes. MR. GEORGES SCATHING REPLY CRITIC. INTERESTING PSYCHOLOGY (Renter's Service.) j LONDON, Jan L Mr. Lloyd George has published a rejoinder to the Duke df Sutherland's criticism. The Right Hon. gentleman says, The contrast between the value of 5s. oci per acre of the whole land and
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  • 72 1 (Reuters service.) j i London, Jan. 1 The middle-weight boxing championship of the world has beeTaecided in the Stadium at Sy Te?e y gVams from the city state tb Jthousand persons were present when f America met Dave Smith. He floored him three tvmesjin the first round and
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  • 23 1 (Renter 9 Service.) LONDON, Jan 1. The Archbishop of Canterbury ;n hU New Year Message recommti* a f0rpCaCC in Ireland.
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  • 34 1 {Reuters Service.) LONDON, Jan L The Olympic. Games Fund .n England is being po 0^,, ported. Up to date only li,ooo out of the 100,000 sterling asked for has been collected. j
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  • 359 1 I (Renter's Service J LONDON, Jan. 1. The New Year's Honours List includes thejollowing names*:— Viscount—the Right Hon.* James Brffce, ex-Ambassador at Washington. j BARONS. Sir Rufus Isaacs, Lord Chief; Justice, and Mr. Alexander Ure, Lord Advocate of Scotland. Sir Charles Alfred Cripps, Attorney General to the
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  • 29 1 The chief of police of Canton, in a determined effort to v g set from Canton and ite «w free 500 young girls Kepi <• In the homes of Canton.
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  • 53 1 Through Darkest Africa by Aeroplane. (Reuter’s Service) London jan. i. j Paris telegrams state thfct ibe Aerial League has Mqujjted Vedrines to continue his tligflt I from Cairo to the Cape. He will probably go Wia the Nile, Uganda, Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Quiiiinape, Beira, Delagoa Bay, and,
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  • 73 1 FIRST AEROPLANE FLIES OVER ANCIENT QTTY. (Reuters Service.) LONDON, Jan. 1, 1914. 1 For the first time in it*- history] Jerusalem has seen an aeroplane. Telegrams from the city say that the aviator Bomiief has arrived' there on tb*i first aeroplane ever seen in thtf ancient Jewish capital.
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  • 111 1 REBELS WINNING IN A SEVERE FIGHT. (Reuters Service.) London, Jan L A big battle is in progress in Mexico. Five thousand Mexican rebels are opposed to four thousand Federal* at Ajinaga. Filiating has continued for thirty-six hours and is in favour of the rebels, although the
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  • 27 1 (Reuters Service.) London, Jan. L Johannesburg telegrams state Sir Lionel Phillips is making favourable progress. He has left his bed for a few hours.
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  • 48 1 (Reuters Service.) LONDON, Jan L Paris terrains Jfcate that a mutiny has occured on the cruiser "Dupleix" at Sa*feK The men comflpined of the severity of the Commander and ban* food. They refused to accept their morning rations. An official report is expected. i
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  • 100 1 EXTRAORDINARY WJNTfcJ! WEATHER AT HOME. FATAL AVALANCHE, (Reuter’s Service) LONDON, J*n 1. Snow and frost- is general in Englatfd. A blizzard is. raging in" the North. The roads are Mocked and work is partially suspended. BH'zards are raging on the Cootino u t. s Fourteen persons have
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  • 125 1 LONDON, Jan 1. Telegrams from Johannesburg state that the European mineMj in the Natal collieries, disregarding the settlement effected by their leaders, have issued an ultimatum to the employers that they will strike 'today unless their demands are met. These include increase in wages, reduction of working
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  • 30 1 (Reuters Service.) London, Jan 1. News has been rceived from Peking that the Sino-German Railway Agreement, which was mentioned in telegrams of December 24, has been sigaed. 0
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  • 21 1 London, Jan L Paris telegrams state that the M La Joconde (the M Giaconda has arrived at the Louvre.
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  • 35 1 London, Jan L Mr. Atherley Jones, K.C.M.G.M.P (Radical) for Durham and Recorder of Newcastle since 1005 has been appointed a Judge of the City of London. Th is necessitates a bye-election in Durham.
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  • 44 1 Victory Over South Africa In Second Test Match. (Reuters Service.) London, Dec. 30. Johannesburg telegrams announce that England has beaten Africa Second Test Hatch by an-.innings and runs. South AfriQa made 231". Nourse scpied 56, and Barnes&took nine wickets for 103 runs.
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  • 35 1 (Reuters Service.) J LONDON, JAN. 1 The Italians had seventeen tilled, including-an officer, and 3ighty woundej* mostly native levies, in' a at Maharuga, Tripoli. The Italian forces routed tne v drafts. r
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  • 260 1 Popular/ Hostelry May -MBftMge ilv Site. >A g It" that the Hotel van #yk will occupy a new site in the near future. The lease which the Hotel van Wyk Company holds will expire in a couple of years, and it is understood that the Convent which
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  • 48 1 We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. William Cha Coveney, o =e d morning. Ihe ciecea-iu his 55th year leaves rwuto" and three children-al! off** are now in England-am w whom the greatest be r £elt. p/ j funeral l|ace at Bidadari at 5.1S to day.
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  • 191 2 Dr. Mawson's Splendid Work in Antartic. (Returs Service J LONDON, Dec. 30. Professor T. W. E. David; C. M. G., F. R. 8., of the Mawson Expedition, who was Scientific Officer with the Shaekleton Expedition and led that portion which reached the South Magnetic Pole on Jan. 16,
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  • 450 2 Journalist Committed on Blackmail Charge. (Rcuier's Serviec.) LONDON, DEC. 30. The Bow Street magistrate has committed Robert S. Sievier, the famous sporting journalist and prOprret >r of the "Winning Post", to stand bis v trial at thj £j£ a charge ot blackmail. Sievier is charged with attempting
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    • 246 3 r £T Special Wants. Advs. W BL wl7t r 1 Sbortbaad-Cppist Wanted. I LET jars s t»f f u£^Snl S^S^ 5 S Convenient Floor Space 1 in Heart of Singapore. Clerk Cpplst Wanted. WANTED, a capable clerk Apply,! giving particulars of experience to A. B. U Malaya Tribune Office. I
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    • 541 3 FRIVOLITY FREEAR. VICTORIA THEATRE, SINGAPORE. Saturday, January 3, (ONE NIGHT ONLY.) Under the distinguished patronage and In the presence ol Hli Excellency The Governor and Lady Evelyn Young. Overture at 9.15 Sharp FRIVOLITY" FREEAR in his WORLD FAMOUS FRIVOLITIES." Mr. Freear has vancore, H.H. had the honour of Maharaja of
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  • 782 4 It may seen to those who have never travelled along the country roads of Singapore ridiculous to ask, What are roads for? But we have our good and sufficient reasons for so doing. The officers of the P. W. D. no doubt look upon roads mainly as
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  • 56 4 Since the banishment of the Manchus and the formation of theßepublic, marvellous strides have been made toward the suppression of vica and iniquity. Ii is a fact worthy of note that within three months after the new Contonese government was formed, this city, formerly one of the worst in China,
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  • 586 4 Amateur Combination Delight their Audience. There is undoubtedly much dormant musical and theatrical talent in Singapore. This was proved by the very excellent amateur performance of the "Geisha" which was given here just over a year ago. A recent concert given at Tanjong Katong—the Sea View Hotel
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  • 72 4 CANTON, which used to be reputed the wickedest city in China, is changed. There is not an open gam I ling den in this city of over a milliofl and a half of people. Opium-smoking. China's greatest curse, is gone, neve r to return. Twelve of the thirteen Confucian temples
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    • 208 4 Motor-Car Repairs. WE are in a position to repair any make of cars, having a competent staff of European and Chinese experts, and most modern machinery. 1914 Overland Cars expected in a few days. Humber and Humberette cars in stock. Second—hand cars for sale. APPLY TO:— THE STRAITS RICKSHAW and
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    • 82 4 Chs. J. GAUPP AND CO. Raffles Place, next to Robinson Piano Co. Watchmakers, Jewellers and Nautical Opticians. Fine Diamond Jewellery a Speciality. English and Swiss Gold and Silver Watches. Surveying and Nautical Instruments. SILVER and PLATED WARE FROM MAPPIN WEBB, Limited ST.=RAPHAEL WINE DIGESTIVE, FORTIFYING AND STRENGTHENING TONIC Chow Kit
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  • 1397 5  -  LUCID AND INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF GRAVE PROBLEM. BY VERITAS. Special to the 44 Malaya Tribune." The Indian problem in South Africa is at present engaging the serious attention of the British Empire and it may be useful both to the Indians and others resident in
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  • 248 5 The Question of Alcohol in the Settlements. Suggested Reform. In the Straits Settlements, both the Press and the chief representatives of the Government and the European merchants have urged that alcohol is even more-to be feared than opium and have predicted with confidence that when opium will have
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  • 117 5 Harmston's famous circus, which is again visiting Singapore, and has put up its tents on a plot of land in Beach Road, is as well worth visiting as it ever was. If you want an evening's thorough enjoyment you cannot do better than go there. Miss Harmston's
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  • 439 5 A Successful Meeting in Beautiful Weather, Contrary to the expectation of everybody and any body who had any thing to say or do about these annual Sports for the natives, that it. would not be possible to hold them on New Year's day when it has
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    • 113 5 NORDICA. The Musical Idol of Three Continents. p Supreme Dramatic Soprano of tfi£ World. The Greatest Wagnerian Soprano Qf The Day. IS COMING! j Ask your Grocer for 't ft '-air** 1 > -.*>r P. A. BEINS Co., 5, Malacca Strov ,L KIM CO. BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS. ANu NEWSAGENTS. Singapore. The
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  • 151 6 THE PEOPLES' PAPER. To the Editor of the "Malaya Tribune Str —The advent of "Malaya Tribune" truly marks, as you have rightly said, a newe ra in the annals of Jounalism in the Straits. A newspaper is indeed one of the best friends of the Governing class.
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  • 194 6 To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune." DEAR Sir, —It is with feelings of profouned joy that the Malays of Singapore at last see in your esteemed paper the birth of a journal that is to be u The Peoples' Paper." All right-thinking Malays in the Colony, Jthe
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  • 85 6 A recent official report states that the demand for tea across the north-west borders, particularly in Afghanistan is increasing enormously. The value of the expor of Indian tea has risen from just under 6 lakhs of rupees in 1910-11 to 9H lakhs in this rapid growth of
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  • 129 6 A branch of the Australian Wattle Days t pom,o w Kon formed in T. tw&yn and it is bra ■V. aith Day in London P .tion with Australia Day this month. The ieairae is already established in Australia, zLa rh e v attle blossom (which resembles the mm
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  • 159 6 This bank was established as a Government insitution to assist farmers to attain prosperity. The purposes for which a .yances are made are -.—Payment of liabilities air ady existing on the holding purchase of stock, portable machinery, or instruments: agricultural, dairying, grazing, horticul urai 01 viticultural pursuits
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  • 198 6 The Hon. C. J. Smythe, the Administrator of Natal, interviewed by "South Africa,' discussed the working of the new South African Councils and said have justified their existence. The dairying industry is making tremendousstrides in Natal and in other parts of the Union. "The difficulties we
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  • 254 6 It is interesting to follow the development of the various African Colonies of the powers. In this connection a consular report by M. Orcel, the Consular-Agent for France at Bathurst, published by the French Bureau for Foreign Trade (rOffice National dv Commerce Exterieur) is certainly worth reading.
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  • 274 6 To find new clour schems for their sliow cars exhibitors at the Motor Show at Olynvpia have ransacked not only the world but also the elements. The most fanciful names are given to the different shades of grey, for instance, Pearl-grey, cloud-grey, battleship-grey, graphie-grey, foam-grey, and rain-grey were
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  • 100 7 Recently a quarrel arose between two Mohammedan natives m Upper Egypt and one of them, in the heat of the moment, cursed the other s religiom At that the offended man promptly hauled his brother-religionist before the religious court. The judge who tried the case contended
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  • 106 7 How long the position of led horses has been established by precedent and use one cannot say, but at present there is no doubt that it is this I. A led horse's left side is its wrong A horse being led or its leftside is led on its
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  • 705 7 The need for scientific and impartial study of the effects of drinking alcohol was emphasised by. Sir Thomas Clouston, M.D., when dehvermg the fifth Norman Kerr Memorial Lecture in the Hall of the Royal College of Physicians, Ed ASsing some of the psychological effects of alcohol on
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