Malaya Tribune, 3 April 1915

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    29 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vol. 2. No. 77, SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. APRIL 3, 1915 Price 5 Cents. z in inalapa CrHnme. SATURDAY, APRIL 3
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    M.M.S.A. NOTES.
    804 2 The Government Scheme for Insurance of Effects. The representation* mad© by the Association to the Beurd of Trad*regarding a scheme tor the compensation for and insurance the loss of effects sustained by Masters and Officers through risks of war, culminated in an invitation from the Board of Trade
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    Ceylon Libel Cases.
    109 2 Colombo, March 20.—1n the case in which Mr. Poanander of the Independent sued the Editor, printer and publisher and proprietors of the Morning Leader for R 4,500 damages for defamation, defendants, in their answer, say the words complained of were mere abu3e, and they were not intended
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    YOUR KIND OF HEADACHE.
    225 2 The headache which, in addition to the pain, gives the impression of a tight band about the head, is cau«ed by nervous exhaustion. It is a blessing in disguise, because it gives warning that you are yov supply of nervous energy. you *top the mental fatigue
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    The Mutiny.
    455 3 Six Shot, Fourteen Transported. gfttion of various sentences n the sth Light Infantry J,. Participation in tha recent 1 .J v {vn i place outside the wall the Criminal Prison at 5.15 p.m., .cc i f the military and ancouree of spectators. v era! term of the promul-
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    Malaya Football Association.
    148 3 footk 11 T meetin the Malaya Ma' A *<>ciation was held at the y otameef Club on Wednes31* March at 5.30 p.m. ere present Messrs M. S. H. k:; 1 ;T; RJ Farrer Syed Omar imam Mohamed Eusoff, K. *-Awnad Marican, N. M. Ha- shim, Shaik Awad
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    Sports.
    428 3 Football. A C. S. vs Johore English School. The return match between the Anglo-Chinese School and the Johore English School played on Thursday, the Ist inst, at the Oldham Hail grounds, proved rather one-sided, the former winning by tne wide margin of 8 goals to nil. The Johore team
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    Malayan Fibre Plant.
    210 3 Used by Malays for Making Hopes. In the current issue of the F.M S. Agiicultural Bulletin Mr. J. G. Watson, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Kuantan, Pahang, describes a native fibre plant which attracted his attention whilst on a recent trip to the Rompin District, Pahang. The plant
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  • MALAYA TRIBUNE (SINGAPORE)
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      16 5 LATEST WIRES. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1915 Reuter's Special War, Imperial, and Ordinary Services.
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      Distinguished Service Orders.
      188 5 L melon, April 2, 12.20 a.m. Xhe London Gazette announces ward of four hundred and distinguished Conduct Medals to non-commissioned officers and men* a bulky record of magnificent Many cases would have toria Crosses in previous Almost every conceivil .m of bravery*is included, escuing the wounded from
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      Digging Out the Rats.
      60 5 London, April 1, <S p.m. Th" Press Bureau announces Thi> morning, Flight Sub-Lieut, andrea (successfully attacked Gerines constructing at noboken, a suburb of Antwerp, ing four bombs. Flight Lieut. J.P. Wilson reconnoitred at ZeeI observed two submarines the mole and attacked ng four bombs, it is
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      British Watchdogs on the Alert.
      56 5 Lon lon, April 1, 8.5 p.m. tish warship brought a 'P into Xewhaven, bearing name and manned mainly 7. 1 "nans. The captain was un- produce papers, and it is juspected she was a supply ship Io r ''eniutn submarines. Later. ■hip has been released,
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      Well=Earned Rest.
      49 5 London, April 1, 10.40 p.m. need that Mr. Asquith the office of Minister *vm i '<•' lgD Aflairs while Sir Ediiv Jj v 1 ikefl three weeks' holiis ™> bnt Ctotion ie reSt aS a P-^- Sir baa been unable to wort rests similar to the u> 't
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      British Dyes.
      24 5 T April 1, 8.5 p.m. Ul aire ctori of British Dyes, &s^? nl a further ,J hficnptions and are pro- to allotment.
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      Petroleum in the Netherlands Indies.
      67 5 London, April 2,12.20 a.m. The Hague The Minister of the Colonies has submitted to the Second Chamber bills approving of the contracts with the Batavia and South Perlak Petroleum Companies for the exploration and exploitation of petroleum in Djambi, Sumatra. The Batavia Co. pays Government
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      With Botha's Forces.
      59 5 London, April 2, 4.10 p.m. General Botha's forces have occupied the important centre Aue, which is situated at the end of a long stretch of waterless desert and is the entrance to a verdant interior from which operations would be greatly facilitated. The German forces evacuated Aus
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      British Revenue.
      50 5 April 1, 10.35 p.m. The revenue for the financial year was £226\t)94,080, showing a net increase of £28,451,183. The principal increases were Customs £3,212,000, Excise £2,722,000, and Death Duties £1,023,000. Income Tax £22,150,000. The only material decrease was in stamps, due to the restriction on Stock Exchange transactions.
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      British Coal Prices.
      72 5 London, April 2, 6.30 p.m. The Committee appointed by the British Government to inquire into the rise in the price of coal recommends the restriction of exports to neutrals, the accumulation of reserves of coal in London for small consumers, and, in the event of prices not
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      Obituary.
      95 5 London, March 31, 6.53 p.m. The death is announced of Lord Rothschild. [Deceased was a grandson of Nathan Mayer de Rothschild, of Frankfort and then of London; Baron of Austrian Empire LordLieutenant for Buckinghamshire since 1889; a Lieutenant for City of London Master of Staghounds. Born in Piccadilly in
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      Early Greek Attitude.
      49 5 London, April 1, 0.40 p.m It is announced that M. Venizelos. the Prime Minister of Greece, did not wait for the successes of the Allies before offering intervention. He did so before the battle on the Marne. No country had adopted a friendlier attitude than Greece.
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      Martial Law in Indo=China.
      21 5 London, April 2, 4. 25 p.m. Saigon: Martial law has been proclaimed in Cochin China and Tongking.
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      Treatment for Pirates.
      198 5 London, April 2, 8 10 p.m. A Press Bureau message states that the American Embassy, on behalf of Germany, has transmitted to Sir Edward Grey a communication from Germany inquiring if submarine prisoners are treated worse than other prisoners and threatening that, if so, British officers who
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      THE DUAL ALLIANCE.
      39 5 Strangling Germany London, April 2, 6.30 p.m. The Daily Mail's Rotterdam correspondent says that goods traffic between Germany and Holland has practically ceased, and the steppage of coal supply is already creating industrial and maritime difficulties.
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      Austria's Plight.
      63 5 London, April 2, 6* SO p.m. Rome Austrian despatches from the frontier describle the situation as most grave. There have been violent demonstrations in several towns. Crowds in Vienna are shouting "Down with war, army and generals. Give us bread." The crowd attempted to stone the windows of
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      British Fleet Bombard German Flank.
      51 5 London, April 2, 4.25 p.m. Amsterdam: The Handelsblad says that British warships on Wednesday night heavily bombarded Zeebrugge and the adjoining aviation camp. Several explosions were heard. The German batteries replied. British airmen on Thursday morning reconnoitred the coast to ascertain the result of the
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      German Spies Refused in Massowah.
      122 5 London, April 2, 4.25 p.m. Rome The Tribuna, on the question of -the Germ in mission which arrived at Massowah, and asked permission to proceed to Adisabeba, which is now closed by the government of Erythrea, objected to the mission's proposed journey on the ground
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      German Version of Grain Stocks.
      56 5 London, April 2, 4.25 p.m A circular issued by the German Minister of Agriculture states that the stocks of available grain is so well regulated that there will be a good supply of bread until the next harvest, and it will be the same with
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      Allied Fleet Busy.
      47 5 London, April 2, 4.25 p.m. Toulon During the past week the Allied cruisers have seized on board various ships over two thousand five hundred postal packets of German origin, and five steamers were taken to port to discharge goods of German origin or destination.
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      British Observer's Story.
      344 5 The Press Bureau issues an article by the British Observer with General French's forces describing the effects of the French offensive in northern Champagne. It says that the result of the thirty-one days constant pressure on the enemy has been that they have lost a fortified area
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      Austria Wants Peace.
      27 5 London, April 2, 4.25 p.m. Petrograd: The Russkoe Sloto sayg that Austria has secretly approached Russia with a view to effect a separate peace.
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      FRENCH WAR NEWS.
      133 5 (Courteously supplied by French Consul.) Officially Communicated Paris, iMarch 31, 6.35 p.m. Yesterday, the artillery was very active on different points. We captured a trench in the Bois le Pretre, and a German post west of Pont a Mousson. To-day there has been no modification in the
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      AIR FLEET FUNDS.
      801 6 14 All must do all they can not what they think convenient." On the 24th ultimo the Penang Gazette stated in a comment upon the proposed Air Fleet Funds m The idea is certainly worth/ of support and we have no desire to pour cold water on
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      The Holidays.
      185 6 Good Friday was marked by an absence of entertainments. <i attendances gathered at the various Church Services throughout the town Large congregations wer« witnessed everywhere. This evening at 5 tho Military graveside service will beheld at Bidadari when His Excellency the Governor will attend The general public are
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      Swimming Club Launches.
      40 6 Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Johnston's Pier at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow, at 9.30 and 10.30 a.m. 12 15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. The P. and 0. Mail is due tomorrow.
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      King Congratulates Journalists.
      103 6 London, April 3, 1..'!0 a.m. IL IL King George, replying to a message of loyalty from a conference of the National Union of Journalists, congratulates the Union on the large contingent it has given to the Imperial Forces, adding, "The absolute unity of the Empire in a
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      Rubber Returns.
      44 6 Messrs Evatt Co., Seen I I i Changkat Serdang The Manager of this Company's estat s that the output for March an* anted to 7898 lbs, making a total foi 2 months ol the current financial year of 19,013 lbs. dry robber.
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      122 6 The next meeting of the Band of Hope will be a social held at th Hind Home, Mt. Sophia, on W< dn day, April 7th, at 4.30 p.m. Ail members are invited, and any others wishing to join are welcome. The fourth ordinary annual general meeting of ahareholdei the Malacca
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      Local and General.
      462 7 Tin is m-H (lown- :n: rvvnra fa £26 2.0 in London. Copra Hotton ia 5.62 in London at pre—:o: Un»Si t: £173 3 mos, Straits Standard £166.10. I sheet rubber is 2/4J*O g 5 in London. v• Pei ris done at 10} in London. o• paris-London exchange,
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      Training Notes.
      310 7 This morning's training consisted of easy and nsefnl work. The going was good. Storey and La Cocotte, of the Sultan of Johore's string showed considerable improvement when taken round by Pierbux and Vincent this morning. Preopal, ridden by Pierbux and Rouge-et-Noir, ridden by Haie, are old favourites and,
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      Under Two Flags
      164 7 At the Palladium- On Thursday night the HowittPhillips Co. staged the great FrancoBiitish drama, Under Two Flags at the Palladium. The stage effects are, in places strikingly good. The scene swiftly changes from London to the broad sand swept stretches of Algeria where the hero, taking his
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      The Casino.
      71 7 In its untiring efforts to please its patrons, the management of this popular show provides frequent programme changes. The feature films being screened to-night aro The Broken Sword (a sensational military drama), Comedy of Errors" and "To the Brave the Fair" with the Latest Warwick Chronicle and special
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      61 7 H.E. the General Officer Comirianding the Troops has given orders for a reopening of the Garrison Church at Tanglin. All advertised services are open to the public and the times of such services will be found in a usual weekly list of services published in the Press each Saturday. On
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      LATEST NEWS.
      352 7 The Struggle in France. General Joffre, Reuter's Special War, Imperial, and Ordinary Services. London, April 1, 1.30 p.m. New York The Associated Press correspondent at the French headquarters gives a brilliant description of the French at the front. He says that eleven thousand German dead were taken from
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      Mine Warfare.
      65 7 London, April 1, 5.40 p.m. Paris, communique We continue successfully to wage mine warfare in tho regions of Peronne, Champagne and Argonne. We captured three officers and 140 men at Bois-le-Pretre and repulsed all counter-attacks, and a German attack at Parroy by a Landwehr battalion, which suffered severely.
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      Good News If True.
      51 7 London, April 1, 5.20 a.m. The Amsterdam newspaper Vlaamsche Stem says that it is persistently rumoured that the Allies broke through the German Yser line. The Germans are said to have suffered heavy losses, and a great portion of the German right wing has been cut
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      Close Fighting in West.
      124 7 London, April 1, 1 a.m. Paris The evening communique reports artillery actions in the Champagne and incesssant activity in the Argonne, especially between Four-dc Paris and Bagatelle, where the fighting is so close that an enemy trench mortar hit a shell which projected from our lines.'
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      Fine Exploits by French Aircraft.
      70 7 London, April 2, 1.5 a.m. Paris The evening communique says there have been artillery duels at various points in the front. We occupied the village Feyenhaye in the Woevre and ropulsed several counter-attacks. Garros, the famous French airman, brought down an Aviatik machine by un
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      Jack Johnsons.
      32 7 London, April 1, 6.40 p.m. A German 42 shell will shortly be exhibited in Paris. It weighs one ton and is five feet high. The fuse was extracted by electricity.
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      More Trenches Captured.
      44 7 London, March 2, 0 p.m. Parl« A communique states that we destroyed several of the enemy'8 trenches southward of Peronne by mines. The German attack in the Argonne has stopped short. Aviators dropped thirty bombs on an aviation camp at Handzaene.
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      French Army Improvements.
      218 7 London, April 2, 4.5 a.m. Paris The Chamber has unanimously passed a Bill calling out the 1917 recruits. M. Millerand mentioned that the output of munitions in France has increased six hundred per cent compared with the output at the beginning of the war and would shortly
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      Scurvy Methods.
      69 7 London, April 2, 8.30 p.m. The Germans are expelling civilians of non-military age on the occupied French territory, presumably in order to save feeding the thousands arriving in Nancy and other towns in utmost distress. The Germans are also smashing the sluices eastward of the Yser, in order
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      The Blockade Bogey.
      42 7 London, April 1, 9 5 p.m. The Admiralty's weekly report ghow 1,559 arrivals and sailings, which is a record since the submarine blockade. Five vessels were sunk, not including the Dutch steamer Medea, by gunfire of a German submarine.
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      The Drink Question.
      213 7 The-King's Lead. London, April 1, 10.40 p.m. His Majesty's lead meets with great approval and has made the deepest impression among the workers. It is affirmed in many quarters that it has solved the whole liquor problem and has created almost a universal desire to voluntarily abstain.
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      Lord Kitchener's Example.
      23 7 London, April 1, 3 p.m. Karl Kitchener has forbidden alcoholic drinks in his household for the remainder of the war.
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      Movement Spreading.
      96 7 London, April 2, 0.30 p.m. The papers publish messages from many prominent men, including Earl Brassey, Lord Cowdray and Lord Sydenham, promising to follow the King's lead in abstinence. Sir Charles Macara that he is willing to seal up his cellars. Montreal H. M. the King's attitude in
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      The War and Racing.
      66 7 London, April 1, 11.5 p.m. It is understood that the Duke of Portland has scratched some horses for all their engagements during the present season, and tho remainder until July 31st. The remaining horses will be sold by auction at Newmarket. If the war takes a
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      Frontier Marauders.
      89 7 London, April L Simla—A communique says Ten thousand frontier tribesmen assembled with a view to attacking Tochi. Consequently at dawn on March 2b* two squadrons of cavalry, a mounted battery, a battalion of Jats and Sikhs under Brigadier General lane with the North Waziristan militia defeated the enemy,
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      The Dardanelles.
      34 8 Allies Active. London, March 30, 8.35 a.m. An Amsterdam telegram states that German official reports say that the Allied fleets have resumed the bombardment of the Dardanelles, and airmen are reconnoitring daily.
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      The Bosphorus Bombardment.
      71 8 London, April 1, 5.20 a.m. The bombardment of Zunguldak and the other places mentioned was carried out by the ships and seaplane.-, a fog for 1 three days preventing the bombardment of the Bosphorus. London, April 1, 1 20 a.m. Petrograd, official The Black Sea Fleet have
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      Fleet Active.
      38 8 London, April 2, 0.55 a.m. Athens: Several of the Allies' ■hips continue an intermitted bombardment solely to protect the mine sweepers and prevent the Turks from repairing the damaged batteries. Reconnaissances by the Allied aviators continue.
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      Eastern Front.
      50 8 Russians Advance Everywhere. London, April 1, 1.20 a.m. Petrograd, official: The Russian troops advancing near Krasnopole forced the Germans on Tuesday to retreat, and captured two hundred prisoners. The Russian offensive in the Carpathians continues, where they captured one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight prisoners and five machine-guns.
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      Grim Struggle Amidst Snow.
      146 8 London, April 2, 3-30 a.m. Petrograd, official: West of the Niemen we defeated the Germans in the region of Krasna, and west of the Simno are pursuing them. Our offensive in the Carpathians has had most substantial results. Our troops are wading in snow waist high,
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      A Weak's Bag: 16,410 Prisoners.
      36 8 London, April 1, 5.20 am. A Petrograd official statement says that the Russians in one sector of the Carpathians, between the 20th and 29th March, captured 16,*10 prisoners and seventy-two guns.
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      German Fleet Off Dutch Coast.
      71 8 London, March 30, 8 35 p.m. Ymuiden i The skipper of a trawler, fishing on Monday in the North Sea, reports that a German seaplane dropped a bomb, narrowly missing the trawler. Subsequently two Zeppelins passed in the neighbourhood of the trawler, which, a short
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      Further Australian Contingent.
      27 8 V London, March 31, 9.25 p.m Melbourne i The Premier of the Commonwealth (Hon. Joseph Cook) has offered yet another contingent for the front.
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      Kultur Horror.
      112 8 Grave Possibilities. London, April 1, 5.20 a.m. A Washington telegram says that Mr. Bryan has made a statement that the U.S. Government had not felt justified in objecting to loans arranged by belligerents with United States banks. He had ascertained that the cargo of the American ship William
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      More Outrage.
      51 8 London, April 1, 3 p.m. The French steamer Emma was torpedoed off Beachy-Head without warning and sank in three minutes. Two of the crew who had been in the water for an hour and a half were rescued and two bodies were reoOTTed. Nineteen of the crew were
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      Crown of Castile Sunk.
      29 8 London, March 31, 7.50 p.m The Glasgow steamer Crown of Castile has been torpedoed off the Scilly Islands. A French steamer picked up the crew.
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      Concealing their Losses.
      50 8 London, April 1, 5.40 p.m. The survivors of the Falaba affirm that the U2B was really one of the latest submarines, as the lettering U36 was seen through the new paint. This also confirms the belief that the Germans have been changing the numbers of their submarines.
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      Another Four Vessels Sunk.
      78 8 London, April 2, 7.50 a.m. Lisbon 1 Submarine U 28 sank the British steamer Sonthpoint sixty miles off Cape Finisterre. The crew of thirty-six were brought to Lisbon by a British steamer. German submarine U 10 sunk to-day the trawlers Jason and Gloxinia off the Shields.
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      Norwegian Sailer Blown up.
      33 8 London, April 2, G. 55 a m. Amsterdam: A German submarine torpedoed a Norwegian barque in the North Sea. Eleven of the crew were brought to Hook of Holland.
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      The Falaba Horror.
      33 8 Washington: Dr. W. H. Page, U. S. Ambassador to Great Britain, reports that a preliminary investigation among the survivors of the Falaba shows that Mr. Thrasher (an American) was drowned.
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      The Delmira.
      65 8 London, April 2, 3.10 a.m. The recently torpedoed steamers Delmira, which has been refloated, arrived at Cherbourg, and the Afonwen at Cardiff for repairs. The seven seamen drowned include the Captain, the lirst and Second Officers and the Chief Engineer. The surviors state that no submarine was seen.
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      German Denial.
      50 8 A semi-official statement published in Berlin denies that the crew of the submarine laughed at the drowning men of the Falaba. It says that the destruction of human lives is now a painful duty, and Great Britain's fright shows that the submarine war is affecting her economic life.
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      Captain Drives off Bomb Dropper with Rocket.
      48 8 The steamer Staffa, which has arrived at Leith from Rotterdam reports that a German aeroplane near the English coast dropped a bomb fifteen feet from the steamer, me Captain fired a rocket which exploded close to the airman, who flew off.
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      Brutal Murder.
      43 8 London, April 1, 11.55 p.m. The British steamer, Seven Seas, 1,194 tons, from Loadon to Liverpool, was torpedoed i:i the afternoon, without warning <»tf Beachy Head. She sank in three minutes. A destroyer saved seven oi the crew: eleven were drowned.
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      DOCKING DIFFICULTIES.
      87 8 Military Dockworkers. London, March 31, 7.50 p.m The Government, in order to facilitate work at the docks, is enlisting the deckers under military law, with army pay and an additional guaranteed minimum wage of 35s weekly. Overtime will be paid extra. As an example, the first dock battalion
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      LORD HALDANE'S VIEWS.
      92 8 Germany to take the Helm. London, April 1, 1.15 p.m. Lord Haldane, interviewed by a representative of the Chicago Daily News, said that though this is a struggle for existence yet we will not violate the dictates of humanity In any eventuality. The real pacific Germany will
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      The Roll of Honour.
      161 8 London, March 31, 9.30 p.m. Killed Lieut. W. G. Fletcher, R.F.A. R. Gelderdoomervell Wounded Captain H. G. Robert*, 4th South Lancashires 2nd Lieut. H. W. Rusa, R. E. 2nd Lieut. H. P. Selby, Suffolks. 2nd Lieut. V. Trutshawe. King's Liverpools. London, April 1, 3.5 p.m. Killed
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      Honouring the Dropped Pilot.
      54 8 London, April 1, 8.5 p.m. Amsterdam: The Bismark Centenary was celebrated on a great scale in Berlin. Flage were flying everywhere. The ceremonies took place around Bismark's statue. The Crown Prince's eldest son represented the Kaiser. The Kaiser sent a wreath inscribed "To the Iron Chancellor
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      Army Changes.
      44 8 London, April 1, 10.40 p.m. The Gazette announces the appointment of Brig.-General G. F Ellison (Staff Office to the Overseas' forces), temporary Brig.-General U. G Smith (Director of Artillery) and Colonel S. S. Long (Director of Supplies, War Office) to be Major-
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      The Court-Martial.
      1737 9 Pay.HaviMir on Trial. y Court was occupied in bearing the defence lar Murad Ali, charged The lirst part of this a* wat; bard recently. v i, making his statement, D e went to his section ronbie broke oat. Shortly i is Subadar and Jemadar in came up. The
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      216 9 (Singapore, April 3) Tin.—%*2 buyers. Copra. —Very weak. Tapioca— Steady. Sago Flour. —Brisk demand. Gambler- —Weak. Pepper. —Steady. Other Products- —M arket sUaiy Litest Ltcal Market Quotation. Nutmeg* 11* S. per picul Nutmegs SO S. --.Of» Cepra Bali Copra Gorong Tale Copra Dongale Copra Kayong 'i Copra Pulo
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      829 9 Shipping Notes and News. For Shanghai on Monday the sth sails tht Ocean line s. s. Inmaeas. The Atsnta Maru (N. T. X.) still homeward on or abont the 14th. The S. M. N. liner Tondel sails on the 16th for outward ports. The Glen liner, s.s. Glenlogan,
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        174 9 Latest Advertisements. SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. All Civilians, who have not as yet done so, are requested to return to the Drill Hall at once any articles of equipßpnt they received there. J. A. R. GLEtfNIE Drill Hall, Major, S. V. C, April 1,1915. a Vdjutant, S. V. C. 3-4 9-4
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      EXCHANGE.
      64 10 Singapore, April J. On London— Bw.k 4 m/«. 2/4 7/32 Demand 2/4 1/16 Private I m/a. 2/419/82 On IndiaBark T. T. 174£ On Hongkong— nk d/d 21% On Bbangnai— Bank d/d. 102* -«frl—- r T415 Ob Japan— Bank d/H. 114J Severeifna- -baying rait $8.54 Ladia Coil Bii.a i*»t 1/3
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      Chinese Troops Mutiny.
      211 10 Kokaw and Tichiienlu Taken. Allahabad, March 17.—1n connection with disaffection among Chinese troops in Szechuan and Yunnan, it is :-lated that the soldiery are in rebellion again, and have captured Kokow and Tichinenlu. Foreigners in Tichinenlu are re] orted to he safe, but if their position becomes
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      HOME COMING OF THE WAR MAIMED.
      534 11 Sad Scenes at Folkestone. Hard Th23tmeot at Germans' Hands. m Peb. 17. —They landcheeriest spirits—those d men, who came home this evening from Gerntration camps and the 3332 C J.i- 1 of invaded France and Belgium. wmere back again in England, res all that
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