Malaya Tribune, 20 January 1914

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  • 23 1 THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. Vol. I- -No. 17. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1914 Price 5 Cents. The Malaya Tribune, SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1914.
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  • 280 1 RETURN TO NORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS. [Reuters Service.) LONDON, Jan. 19. telegram from Cape Town sports that news has been received from all places concerned, which enhances the t?le of the strikers'discomfiture. The Rand miners who are still striking are apparently at sixes and sevens on the question of
    [Reuters Service.) LONDON, Jan. 19. \ telegram from Cape Town sports that news has been received from all places concerned, which enhances the t?le of the strikers'discomfiture. The Rand miners who are still striking are apparently at sixes and sevens on the question of remaining out. Tne railway strike is practically ended except to a limited extent in Durban and Pretoria, but in neither place is there any interference with the restoration of the normal service as a whole. At Pretoria a number of enginedrivers, firemen and guards will start work this morning. The workshop employees are as yet undecided, but it is expected that some will follow the example of the running staff. A proclamation has been issued demobilising all regiments and commandoes excepting those of the Rand, Pretoria and Fauresmith districts.  -  280 words
  • 113 1 VISIT CANADA WITH PLANS. (Renter's Service.) London, Jan. 19. Lord Chelmsford is leaving for Canada on Saturday for the purpose of submitting to the Canadian Government plans for the expenditure of two and a half millions sterling under the Aldwych scheme, which provides for the establishment in
    (Renter's Service.) London, Jan. 19. Lord Chelmsford is leaving for Canada on Saturday for the purpose of submitting to the Canadian Government plans for the expenditure of two and a half millions sterling under the Aldwych scheme, which provides for the establishment in the heart of London of offices for Canada and other Dominions.  -  113 words
  • 46 1 (Ri u l efs Service.) London, Jan. 19. Telegrams from Rome announce that the Italian Government has placed the steamer Anteo." built in Holland, which is now on her way to Italy and is off Plymouth, at the disposal of the British Admiralty.
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  • 56 1 {Renter Sen ice.) London, Jan. 19. The Irish-Welsh Soccer game at Wrexham was of the most tenuous nature. Gillespie, scored for Ireland in toe first half. In the second, Ireland played a *an short. The Welsh shooting »w wild. Gillespie, for Ireland, a v an Jones ior Wales,
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  • 58 1 (Reuters Service.) m London, Jan 19. Washington telegrams state aat according to the forecast of h> residenti al Message regards' n ti-trust legislation which resident Wilson is sending to on Tuesday, it will the prohibition of and mt rlocki ng of directorates, ?2 other measures to prevent
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  • 150 1 (Reuters Service.) Ed., "M.T." London, Jan. 19. Latest bulletins state that Lord Strathcona is sinking. [Britishers will regret to hear of the serious illness of Lord Strathcona, the patriot and Empire builder. Born in Scotland in the year 1820, this famous Canadian" is now in his ninety-fourth year,
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  • 103 1 LARKIN ADVISES RESUMPTION OF WORK. (Renter's Service.) London, Jan. 19. The Dublin strike now seems to be practically ended. Larkin, at a private meeting held at Croydon jPark, is reported to have told the men to resume work, and a general resumption is expected to-day. London,
    (Renter's Service.) London, Jan. 19. The Dublin strike now seems to be practically ended. Larkin, at a private meeting held at Croydon jPark, is reported to have told the men to resume work, and a general resumption is expected to-day.  -  103 words
  • 64 1 ALTERATION IN RULES AND NEW UNION. (Reuters Service.) LONDON, Jan. 19. As an outcome of the Army Council's proposed alterations of the conditions of shooting at Bisley, a new body called "The Rifle Union" has been formed to support the National Rifle Association in promoting shooting throughout
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  • 15 1 (Reuters Service.) London, Jan. 19. Mr. Asquith has left Cannes homeward bound.
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  • 76 1 Ex. The charge of libel brought by Mr. W. W. Fegan, Mr. E. Rabot, as proprietor of The Merrythought, Mr. Eric Reid, as editor, and Phya Arthakarn Prasiddhi, the Attorney General of Siam, as printer, came before the Appeal Court, plaintiff appealing against the judgment of the Borispah Court dismissing
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  • 203 1 Confidence of Electors Lost. (Renter's Sei-vice.) London, Jan. 19. Mr. O'Brien has resigned, but seeks re-election. The resignation is owing to the result of the municipal elections! which the Redmondites assert show that he has lost the confidence of the electors. [This is the second time in
    (Renter's Sei-vice.) London, Jan. 19. Mr. O'Brien has resigned, but seeks re-election. The resignation is owing to the result of the municipal elections! which the Redmondites assert show that he has lost the confidence of the electors. [This is the second time in Mr. William O'Brien's stormy career on which he has retired from1 Parliament, owing to dissensions in the Irish Party. He was reelected in 1909, and probably will be again. Since 1903, Mr. O'Brien has been an advocate of the policy of gonciliation for the, union of all classes and creeds in Ireland.—Ed?" M. T."]  -  203 words
  • 102 1 Mr. J. B. Elcum, the Director; of Education for the Straits Settlements and the F. M. 5.,1 who has been home a year on' leave, is expected to arrive om the P. 0. 44 Nile which is due on the 30th inst. Mr, L. H. Clayton, the Acting
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  • 250 1 Yesterday was the Armenian Christmas Day. Lieut. H. F. G. Carter, of the K. O. Y. L. I., leaves: for Japan shortly on be- i ing appointed to reside to study the Japanese language. Lieut. Carter will be attached to the British Embassy, under the directions of the Military Attache,
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  • 901 1 To-morrow is a gala day amongst the Mohamedan community, being the day of Mandi j Saffar." —torIt is rumoured at Klang that j some of the planters who retired 1 during the boom, are come out to take up planting again. A Japanese woman named j
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  • 83 1 One degree of frost was registered by a thermometer placed on the grass by a Kowloon, Hongkong, resident on Jan. 2. This, we believe, is the first time that frost has been registered in the lower levels in Hongkong, although some years ago there was considerable excitement
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  • 546 2 (Special to the 4 Mctluya Tttbune j Is the knowledge of Latin sirable This fc an open ques on which the highest an nce on education cannot agieewhile some Universities like Oxford and Cambridge msis. 01 having Latin, others make no such demand. n f But,
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  • 130 2 Judging from the plans for the new Quebec bridge, over which the National Transcontinental Railway will cross the St. Lawrence, it will be the finest bridge structure in the world. The masonry will be of speciailv massive construction. The bridge itself will measure 3.239 ft. over all, and the main
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  • 715 3 M Who can tell me the name of a liquid that will not freeze?" asked the teacher. Hot water," piped the youngest child present. Manufacturer —What we must do now, my boy, is to find some way of reducing the tax on silk stockings. His son and
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  • 199 3 Extensive Concessions Applied For. Extensive applications have, we understand, been made to the Siamese Department of Mines for concessions to work tin in the island of Koh PaNgan, an island adjacent to Koh Samui off the Bight of Bandon in the Siamese Malay Peninsula. The first discovery of
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  • 191 3 This vegetable has many excellent qualities. It contains a large quamiijr Tvrrpnous matter and uncrystallizable sugar with a pungent sulphuric oil. If children were encouraged to eat onions, many an illness might be prevonted and many a doctor's bill be saved. If baby has a cold, or seems
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  • 161 3 A curious story comes from Pranburi. A few days ago a small boy living in the district found a nice kitten in the jungle and began playing with it. While he was doing so, his father, who was out gathering firewood, came along and was astounded at
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  • 301 3 Co-operate with Victoria League. Practical steps have recently been taken to effect co-operation between two of the non-political associations which aim at promoting the unity of the Empire, —namely, the Royal Colonial Institute and The Victoria League. The two bodies have, in large measure, common aims; and,
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  • 170 3 50,000 Ton liner to Be Launched in February. Messrs. Harland and Wolff will launch the new White Star liner Britannic on Feb. 26 next. The vessel is 887 ft. long, 94ft. 6in. wide, and will have a gross tonnage of over 50,000, being thus sft. longer, 2ft.
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  • 112 3 It is much to be hoped that the increasing popularity of the player-piano will lead to increased interest in the more scientific aspects of piano-playing, says a writer in tk Nature." The explanation of the acoustical effects produced by the modern pianoforte is probably a dynamical
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    • 443 3 International 4 Rubber Congress and Exhibition, BATAVIA, 1914., Congress: September 7=12, 1914 Exhibition: September 8 to October 10, 1914. Lectures by Renowned Scientists and Experts. Interesting Excursions in Java arranged. Reduced Steamship, Railway and Tramway fares for Holders of Congress Tickets. For Particulars Apply to W. E. van Rijnberk, I
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  • 785 4 The number of accidents which have recently occurred in Singapore in which human life has been sacrificed owing to the reckless speed at which motor cars are being driven through the streets of the Colony, calls for a protest on our part and legislation on the part
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  • 301 4 FOUR SPECIAL CARS FOP USE OF THE G. P. 0 P. M. G. Interviewed Four specially constructed motor cars for the use of rl General Post Office at Singapore are in course of construction at the Napier factory, in England Although they may arrive ir Singapore before
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  • 49 4 Last night, at the Palladium a rehearsal of the programme to be produced on the opening night on Thursday next was given. The pictures w r ere good, especially the principal film entitled "Ivanhoe." The orchestra well balanced while the acou* properties of the Palladium are excellent.
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  • 59 4 The verdict of the coroners jury regarding the riksha coolie who was killed last Wednesday on Wilkie Road by a motor car driven by Mrs. St V. B. Down, of II Upper Wilk c Road, was death by misadventure." A European jury returned the verdict on
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  • 121 4 "L. C. E." It will be interesting to the Crown Colonies in the Far Ea» to learn that it has been practically decided that at n *cry distant date the Admiralty take over from the War Oftce UW control of the fortification- su ing our ports and naval base? home
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    • 227 4 Kelly Walsh, Ltd. JUST TO HAND A FRESH CONSIGNMENT OF m ILL A No. 4 Egyptian Cigarettes Price 53.00 per 100 The Finest Cigarette on the Market. Kelly Walsh, Ltd. The Dispensary, Ltd. CHEMISTS, PHARMACISTS. OPTICIANS. RAFFLES PLACE. KATZ BROS., OLD PREMISES. Nt fnr nil kinds of Patent Medicines; Toilet
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  • 601 5 OBITUARY: MATTERS MUNICIPAL: IN GENERAL. Malaya Tribune Corr.) KUALA LUMPUR, JAN. 18. A Musical Treat. t e Seremban Male Voice rhnir cave a most successful concert at the Town Hall, r.-ala Lumpur, on the night of the fo-h inst, but to a very meagre audience unfortunately. It
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  • 155 5 The death took place last week with awful suddenness of Mr. Labrooy, the veteran Chief Clerk c f the Straits Trading Company. ..e was for some time past suffering from diabetes, to which malady he finally succumbed, despita the strong and robust consti <ition he possessed up to the
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  • 228 5 ACQUITTAL OF THE ACCUSED. After having occupied the attention of Mr. Justice Sproule, in the Assize Court for well-nigh a week, the case in which Geow Teck Seng, late store-keeper in the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company, was charged with criminal breach of trust, on three counts in respect
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  • 110 5 ADEN -SINGAPORE CABLES. The cables recently laid by the Eastern Telegraph Company between Aden and Colombo and by the Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Telegraph Company between Colombo and Singapore have been opened for through traffic. These cables permit of direct working between Aden and Singapore, a distance of four
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  • 79 5 It is stated that Mr. Herbert Welham will be the new Librarian at the Penang Library, succeeding Mr. W. A. Bicknell when the latter goes home on retirement shortly. Apropos of the rumours of the pending pbdication of King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, the other day the man to whom the
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  • 595 5 M.F.A. LEAUGE FINAL. The League competition fof the Malaya Football Association's shield, which was started some nine months ago, was brought to a close on Saturday afternoon when the final match was played. The shield was originally the gift of the first president, Mr. Colman, who offered it
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  • 111 5 S. R. C. v. MUNICIPALITY. Ed., "M.T." This match was played on Saturday afternoon. The Municipality batted first, and were easily disposed of for 60 runs, their highest scorers being Armstrong and de Souza, 18 and 16 runs, respectively, the bowling average of the club going to James, La
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  • 79 5 One of the benefits which the discovery of wireless telegraphy has conferred upon humanity is the means of securirg an accurate and general distribution of standard time. The distribution cf time signals from the Eiffel Tower has been in vogue for more than a year past, and from October 1,
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  • 1544 6 A Sketch of pugilism and an Analysis of the Reasons FOR THE DETERIORATION OF English Boxing. {Special to the Malawi Tribune") Just over two years ago—two Tears and three months to be orecise —we wrote an article on the world's championship. That was on the
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  • 185 6 IRISH CATHOLICS AND VATICAN INTERFERENCE Those whe imagine that H ~.e Rule for Ireland means R rule also, in consequence of :he predominance of Roman Cat: licism in the greater part of: Green Isle, should rememberwha: has happened on former ocea c io> when the Vatican ha- shown
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  • 79 6 Serious crime may be < ed while the police arc fa;.; motorists. In Wiml recently there were houses broken in thieves got away writes a correspondent Autocar." the i tinued until one third attempt, th< 1 house, hearing sorn stairs, telephoned I station and had the
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  • 91 6 A certain untitled musical comedy ing at a W< itend a little surpri* ofnobilitv iV-,:.'. ceived and accept-! v tation. After th j a splendid y drew up before th' 1 v and the occupants 1 eagerly craned th r: appearance of their I j When at length scene. howev<
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  • 1216 7 mgm GREAT STATESMAN AS AN neoole will be very Vat P the many acute ic h Bismarck, the great 'ng statesman, said about iomen and nations. -mating task to turn the pa* es the new y »fer tne Bismarck Calendar, J L s ;1 quotation from his
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  • 51 7 A well-known writer and socias leader was asked at a dinner if he could account for the enormous number of bachelors. He stroked his moustache and smiled. "Well," he said thoughtfully, 44 a bachelor, you know, is a man who never has to answer questions that he doesn't want to
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  • 418 7 (Special to the 4 Malaya Tribune") The failure of the fisheries and crops in northern Japan has caused a terrible famine in the prefecture of Aomori and on the island of Yezo (Hokkaido), and as a result the resources of the Tokyo Government are being heavily
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