Malaya Tribune, 27 January 1917

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    47 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND^^ SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. 4. No. ll SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1917 Price 5 Cents. Straits Shipping Gazette. issued Dally.] Supplement to the Malaya Tribune Issued Dally.] NO. 22 SINGAPOEE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1917 The Malaya Tribune. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27.
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      377 1 d New Year Programme I I Gaiety" Picture Palace Junction of Albert and Bene jolen Streets In the First Show A Terrific Kcilem Red Indian and Cowboy War Drama k The Last Blockhouse Re L In two big Reels of Real Fights. New Majestic Comedy THE DIFFERENT MAN A Sure
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      135 1 I Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Ltd. t I (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN) II < > > liuwi»Biiimnwmtmt!rmm;iiiHiiitttmn3«mmMii!MiiMMiMiiiMit«!miuuMU uMtuLiiuiiiimwtt mtffnwitrWTmtlttlt cannot go "XAI X^^KNTGr IF!—YOU Start the New Year RIGHT THE RIGHT KIND j Important HHHM TERR ELLS' More than ever all-steel |j Life Insurance J BOOk CUpbOafflS. FOR SIZ^ j i'*;W.... M-,h*U
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    Siam Obituaries.
    484 2 Mr. John Ewen Dalgleisb. The Chiengmai correspondent of the Siarn Observer under date Jan. 13, wrote as follows It is with great sorrow that I hav<to tell you of the death of Mr. Dalgleish of th- Borneo Company this morning just before nine o'clock. I do not exactly
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      285 2 The Popular ROVER CYCLE 1917 Model. L'2 f 24 and 26 inch frames. As Sketch 90 With Gear Case $110 SpecifitttioLS and full ttrticulars from Sole Agents: John Little Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. Straits Laundry Dry Gleaning Depot, j UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION High Class Laundry Work of every
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      437 2 Ys F^ S LAMBERT 2 Little Lecturer Artists and Photon H by Nuiss «WiMCABkM.' m *n I S (JUtf*** f?» j.j Would r« mind H f. I l|J &7TW_o.f«ftJ« SB P or tmits to accottpJ*!! b Ei&lH tfVWII Christmas jfcgj When your system is under- M t j me j,
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      338 1 p.&O.British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporatbd in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental Sailings. (Under Contract with Hig Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports [and London. MAIL LINES. I Homeward (Fop Europe.) Outward (For China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE AT PRESENT
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      256 1 STOOMVAART-MAATSCKAPPIJ (Steamship Company) NEOERLAND (Incorporated in Holland.) Mail Service between Java and Amsterdam, via Singapore, Belawan-Deli, Sabangf, Suez, Colombo, Gibraltar and vice versa. Sailings and for Freight, Passage and other information Apply to Internationale Crediet.cn Han-dels-Vereeniging Rotterdam," SINGAPORE AGENCY, (Incorporated in Holland.) as AGENTS BAN LEE ANN, LTD. (Incorporated in
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      514 1 N.Y.K. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATED IN JAFAN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London, undej mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamer? maintaining this service have Veen specially designed aud constructed, and are fitted witk
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    Shipping after the War.
    338 2 Empire's Resolutions. The following summarises the resolution* dealing with Briti-h ship ping after the war which have been adopted by the Executive Committee appointed by the Business Conference of representatives of Chamber! of Commerce throughout the Empi c in June Enemy ships not to be free
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    Bravery at Sea.
    161 2 Heroic Rescue by Captain. While on her way to Hongkong from Haiphong*t>n Sunday, the 7th January ac about 11,30 a.m:, the cuina Navigation Company's vessel, the Ealfong, enoonntered a large was -I-"-"- ZS. ner ciecK was i»ei v ig iwept by htavy seat, and bi. no th-eaat
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    The Caledonia.
    85 2 British Officers Captured. Berlin, D c. 9.—Official Oa 4th inst the Britigh passenger steamer Caledonia (9,223 tons) tried to ram one of our submarines in the Mediterranean, although the latter h:»d not attacked the ship. The submarine succeed d in tiring a torpedo which sank the Caledoni*. The
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    85 2 The C. M. S. Kweilee, which left Hanko* j »r Shu -i and Inehang, on December 19th, bad a collision with a juak wh*u torn* 36 miles above Hankow. The junk, which was loaded with about 80 tone of antimony, whs sunk and l wo of her crew were drowned,
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    Oil Ship on Fire.
    414 2 Thrilling Rescues. A thrilling story of naval heroism is revealed in connection with th« oil steamer Conch, which was submarined She was torpedoed at 1. <'clock at night, and 8,000 tens benzine were fired by the submarine. There was a hnge conflagration by 3 o'clock in
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    Standard Cargo Boats.
    326 2 A Ixmdon Correspondent understands that we may now look for a very big scheme at an early date, and that the Admiralty will them selves take over the ordering and possession of the hew shipping. Also, that the vessr !s will be of an ideal type of
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    List of Passengers.
    210 2 Ihe following passengers have Dean booked by various steamers bound eaatwardg rYor.\ London to Sing ipore.—Mr Pereira, Mr and Mra Curttes, Mr Beat, Dr and Mra l>u «petson, Mr Cartwright, Mr Smith, Mr Gooding, Mr le Donx, Mr Chapman, Mr Grant, Mr and Mrs M uten, Mr
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    39 2 It is reported that, in order to ■homr sympathy with the work of the Solvation Army, the directors of the Dutch todies B*cnm Pacleet Company have decided io orant free travelling on their steamers to all Salvation Army Officer*.
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      79 2 SINGAPORE SHIPGHAmE^Y-Jo. sntßAmtis t mnmm i CO IHACTCRS, meet. lli C'■ < 1 0 allina Office -is BUtery Road. TAKE UKi TO TOP FLOOR Telephone No. 141. Orders promptly aiiedded to H. W. H. STEVENS, Manager. M .%< STEAMERS FOR MUSTOX 8 PALEMBANG. /or Freight and Passage, APPLY HOCK SEMG
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      481 2 STRAITS STEAM SHlTc^ SINGAPORE BANGKOK. A first-class passenger steamer will leave Singapore for Bangkok. 1 $«faJ S.S. KATONG sails Saturday, 27::, J ailuar For particulars as to Freight, Passage, etc Apply to St. H,W, Cm ■——I—Wo mm** t1 Straits Steam Ship CompanjjJ Intended to Sail Steamer Fro* Singap si Monday
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      86 2 Singapore Tiifc Tab!es. January 27. Hi;;h. water —l.y a.m. 9 ft, 3 ins. 0 57 p.m. 10 ft. 3 ins. January 28. High wat-i :—1.41 a.m 9 ft, 2 ins.; 1.4G p.m. 9 ft. 5 January 2'J. High wafer :—2.16 a.m, 9 It. 2.3<S p.m. ,S ft, 6 ins. January
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      766 5 1116 jdj ft KOUB3E OP QUALITY The If Alhambra IT THIE aBHh Alhambra BEST BP B J I I tm HH exTu\sUe D teal pictures, the 111 *JL A A JLTJL MJt A%> Hf ffll garden If BEST II al B attached. Ice |8 Orcjestr. V W THE HOME OF
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      550 5 Cburch Services. S. Andrew's Catbboral, 4th Sunday after Epiphany. 28th January, 1917. Dedication Festival and National Mission Sunday. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.4.5 a.m. Hely Communion (ChoralJ, 9.16 a.m. Matins, 4 p.m. Children's Service, (National Mission) 5.80 p.m. The National Mission and Special Service. S. Matthew's Sepot Linbs.—9.ls a.m. Holy
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      347 5 POWELL A Co., Ltd. Forthcoming Auction Sales. sale a lecturer's full-size magic lantern with iron case, complete with a Luna methylated spirit lamp (300 c.p), 250 slides, 10 feet square sheet and 1 slide carrier. Now on view at our sale-room. Te-day At "Oxley House, Oxley Road, at 2.30 p.m.
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    Local Share Market.
    142 6 {Exclusive to Malaya i rtouns.) Singapore, January 27. Messrs Latham and Co., the Arcade, advise the following quotations AlorGajah $3.70 13.80 AyerKunings 1.40 145 Ayer Molek 2.50 2,60 AyerPanas 1 L.50 11.75 Balgownie 4.70 5.00 Bnktl Jelotong 0.77$ 0.85 Bukit Katil 0.77* 0.82£ Changkat Serdg.... 9.40 9
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    EXCHANGE.
    66 6 Singapore* January ST. On London— Bank 4 m/t>. 2/4| Demand 2/4^ Private 3 m/s. 2/4 31/32 On India— Bank T. T. On Hongkong— Bank d/d i%prem. On ShanghaiBank d/d. 65j On JavaBank T. T 13S| On Japan— Bank d/d. Sovereign*—baying rate $.54 India Ceil Bills last is«ae 1/4 5/32
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    European Mails.
    52 6 Delivered in London. The following are the dates of departure from Singapore of the European Mails and their delivery in London. Mail. Left. Delivered r. N 4>T 23 Dec. 26 MM. N©v. 3« Dec. 27 81. Dm. 1 J**. i P. AO. Dec. J„. P. AO. Dec. 23
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    Wireless Reports.
    19 6 Vessels in communication at noon with the local Commercial Wireless station :—s. b. Rnmphing, s.s. Melchior Treub.
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      709 6 ANOTHER LOIS WEBER SUPER-PRODUCT^ Presenting the Splendid Protean Star Tyrone Power Where are my C ii'dr<±n r The E. Eof God In the play made famous by the late R. S. WlLL\Hl> "Needham's Double' The most Gripping and Impressive drama ever produced fortfc One man plays two separate an distinct
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      393 6 FIXTURES. To-day. S. F. A. Competition, S R. C. vs. Y. M C. A Hitrh Water—1.9 a m. 9 ft. 3 ins. 0.57 p.m. 10 ft. 3 ins. To-morrow-4th Sunday after Epiphany. Nat. Mission Services, Cathedral. Water—1.41 a.m. 9 ft. 2 ins. 1.46 p.m 9 ft. 5 ins. Monday. Lodge
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    The Rubber Trade.
    110 7 untitled Barlow Co's Report. Singapore, Jan. 26. to the Chintse New Ytar °r n g on the 23rd and 24th lld y he uinal wetkly Auctions until Friday f k some 533 tons wera for sale. Thed.mandat fair, but fell away 1 -i.tov Prices generally show 2?
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    Arrivals.
    22 7 January 26. Bativier, British Khoen Foeng, Dntch garpntsz, Dutch January 27. Ban Poh Gaan, British Amherst, British British Hsin Lee. Chinese
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    Clearances.
    52 7 January 26. I'nca?, British Sn Muar. British Lady Wtld, British Kinta, British Emik Dutch Melchior Trenb, Dutch Haknshin Mam, Japan January 27. Ban Hong Liong, British Esmeralda, British Ran*e, British Qaorra, British Sembilan, Dutch Band. Dutch Van Overstraten, Dutch Merkns, Dutch Bingkep, Dutch Van Goer. 3, Dutch Kamor, Norwegian
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    Straits Produce.
    235 7 Singapore, January 72 rtn—s9o.so 125 torn sold. Coprm.-HtTong. Bugineai doae. Tapioca.— Strong. Business done. Sago Flour. Do Business doae Gambier. —No Basinet*. Pepper— Steady. Business done. Other Products.— Market Quiet. Latest Local Market Quotations. Nutmegs 110 S. per picul $36.00 Nutmegs 80 8. 42 qq Copra Bali Copra
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    Sporting Intelligence.
    77 7 Football. S. F A. Cup.—Serai-Final. Y. M. C A v. S. R. C. This evening on the Recreation ground the above teams meet to decide which is te oppose the bhropshinn' first team in the final The sides are: Y. M.C. A. Johnston Oliver and Sellapan; Mansell, Hogarr
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    S. C. C. v. Sea Defences.
    68 7 A capital game was the result of the meeting of these teams on the Esplanade yesterday evening. The first half was evenly contested and when the teams changed ends the score was one all. Subsequently however the Club had the best of matters and
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    Seremban v. Singapore.
    222 7 The Seremban Rugby football team accomplished a very good performance on Tuesday when they defeated the XV from Singapore by one try (three points) to nil. Seremban played as selected, but Singapare lacked the services of Broad, their captain and stand-off half. This necessitated a re-arrange ment
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    Boxing
    64 7 Ahearn v. Brown. The ten rounds contest between Seamen Ahearn and Brown has been arranged and will take placa at the Drill Hall next Tuesday evening. Corporal Rose will also meet Seaman Wiiby of the Australian navy. Messrs Broad and Old field will act as referees. The proceeds will
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    Bowls.
    37 7 S. C. C. Tournament. In the final of the singles handicap Mr. McKean defeated Mr. Norrieby the odd point (21-20). To day the latter has to meet Mr. Nelson in the final for the singles Championship.
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    Swimming Club Launches.
    91 7 To-morrow launches will leave Johnston's Pier at 9.10 and 11 a.m, 2.30 and 330 p.m. and the Club Bungalow at 9.30 and 10 30 a.m. 1215, 3 and 5.30 pm. High tide 1 46 p.m. Height 9ft. sin. Water Polo and Team Race. These events will take
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    62 7 A Member of Parliament for a Scottish constituency, seeing one of his supporters emerging from the local post-omV, thought he would hare a little joke over the man's tbriftiness. "Hallo, Sandy," he remarked, 1 guess you've been in there to buy more war savirgs certificates." n You're wrong, moo," was
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      202 7 ATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED Ad experienced Clerk-in-Cbarge )*mXl rubber Estate. One who mm make cut monthly reports d cash am unte, also understands N work. Apply to S. K. R. care m paper. Fj 2.2 PI HEW YEAR TO OUR CHINESE PATRONS Play During the Season k %ht! To-Night!! TUJ FAMOUS
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      154 7 ECONOMISE. DRINK STOCKED BY ALL High. Class Liquor Dealers Raffles Hotel. WEDNESDAY MIGHT JAM. 31st SPECIAL DINNER, AFTER WHICH THE Famous Society Entertainers The Misses Aileen Doris Woods WILL APPEAR IN THEIR AMERICAN CABARET which took BATAVIA by Storm Last appearance in the Straits prior to their departure for Hongkong.
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    MUNITIONS AND PRAYER.
    996 8 The redoubtable Oliver Cromwell was, perhaps, the most religious warrior in English history. His soldiers were religious fanatics first, and statesmen and fighters by mere accident of circumstance?. The Lord Protector had great faith in prayer but he never forget to enjoin his men to "keep their
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      150 8 Robinson Co. FRESH SHIPMENT OF WHITE ROSE HAIR OIL jHf An exquisitely perfumed dressing I 5 for the Hair. PRICE lllls&l cts. per bottle QpUl cooling ag Ice Hair Wash K^jj^ A most refreshing lotion, Cteti*j I effectually istimulating tbe HuCtNd^^f skin to a healthy action. ■ffi^^sl 90 cts. per
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      112 8 Ask for^^^> BL Scotch Whisky. la 2 Qualities only Gold Label AND White Label. Bulloch Lade Co., Ltd. GLASGOW. SOLE AGENTS Caldbeck, Macgregor I& Co. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. ladelphi HOTEL I Every Evening DURING DINNER CONCERT j By Our Filipino Band. TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER j AND DANCE. THE Commercial
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      204 8 I MILKMAIfj jl Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk per case tio ft 1 t Sterilised Natural Milk VfS J! Ideal Unsweetened Milk Jifg ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA SADLEIR KNIGHT Orchard Agents and Attorneys LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. We plant and manage orchards for Absentee Clients, with graduated payments, and under Government Expert supervision, unti
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    Local and General.
    484 9 tl $90.50 —50 cts down. Tin >$*JJ remain unKDt r t h? oiark.l being dull. t v G Mi Hi is appointed to District Officer, Christmas jBg tic* Eanwhaw left for F (laT The Assizes open I Io morrow (Sunday) there will L evening service at St.
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    Legal Intelligence.
    475 9 POLICE COURTS. wUh b.inl r bT ~I nBP e c' or Dunne b,m X f o»nd gamblin* in a common garnin t house, at 50 BaH Lane, pleaded guilty »nH finfiH St l. 8 l y an d were fines if f aCh ne halt of the whit*!™,
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    Amusements.
    140 9 At the Palladium at 5 o'clock there will be the usual Saturday matinee, which is always so popular with the little felk. "Needham's Double" is continued in the later entertainment. The Alhambra theatre has extended the engagement of Dare Devil Martell and Abbott, the clever entertainers, who have already
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    60 9 North Sea Brush. German Contention. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, Jan. 26, 7.55 p.m. Amsterdam The Cologne Gazette states that V 69 is enjoying a right to asylum at Ymuiden, in accordance with the Dutch declaration of neutrality, whereby a distressed warship may remain in harbour until she is
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    The Peace Plot.
    105 9 Wilson's Critics. London, Jan. 26, 3.35 a.m. Amsterdam In the Hungarian Parliament Count Tisza, referring to President Wilson's speech, sympathetically greeted every effort to restore peace. He was therefore inclined to continue the exchange of views on peace with the United States. But the Entente war aims,
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    Holland's Policy.
    48 9 London, Jan. 2b*, 1.40 a m. The Hague The Foreign Minister is of opinion that it would be unwise of the Netherlands to adopt a policy to bind itself to exercise any economic or military compulsion against any other pewer, as outlined in Mr. Wilson's speech.
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    Suffolk Coast Shelled.
    61 9 Puny German Raid. London, Jan. 26, 2.40 p.m. Official: A small, unidentified German vessel approached the Suffolk coast yesterday night and fired some shells. There were no casualties, and insignificant damage was done. Later. The German attack on the Suffolk coast was made between eleven and twelve
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    War Prisoners in Turkey.
    115 9 International Committee's Report. London, Jan. 25, 9.35 p.m. Berne The delegates to the international Red Cross Committee have returned from a visit to the war prisoners' camp in Turkey. They emphasise the necessity for an Anglo-Turkish agreement for the exchange of seriously wounded men and invalid*
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    The Silver Market
    71 9 London, Jan. 25,9.35 p.m. Messrs Montagu's report says that the cessation of sales from China and the paucity of supplies from America have imported a consider, able steadiness to the market. The entry of the Indian bazaar buyers to cover bear sales caused appre hension and a
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    War on Shipping.
    173 9 Britain's Policy. Allies in Conference. London, Jan 25, 11.15 p.m. The Admiralty In the last few daygan important naval conference has been held at the Admiralty, be tween the British, French and Italian Admiralties. It discussed the naval policy in the Mediterranean. Britain's delegates were Sir E.
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    The Naval Council.
    97 9 London, Jan. 20, 1.40 a.m. The naval delegates at the naval war council were the Fourth Sea-lord Commodore Halsey, Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Oliver, the Minister of Marine Rear Admiral Lacaze, the chief of staff Vice Admiral Debon, Rear-Admiral Faton, Naval Attache in London, Rear Admiral
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    Moewe Medals.
    68 9 London, Jan. 26, 7.5 a.m. A telegram from Pernambuco states the captured St. Theodore was despatched on a raiding expedition on Dec. 28. Many of the officers of the German raider wore iron crosses for service in the Moewe. When the Mount Temple was sunk, horses which made
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    Standardised Vessels.
    158 9 London, Jan. 25, 1.10 p m. In connection with the building of standardised cargo-steamers, not exceeding ten thousand tons, now in progress at Chepstow, shipping circles urge the adoption of the policy of building a ton for each ton d-stroyed, and assert that there is a possibility of
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    19 9 Reuter. It is estimated that two hundred millions sterling has already been subscribed to the new war lea i.—
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    The Fighting Fronts.
    103 9 OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. Aerial Activity. London, Jan. 26 12.45 a.m. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig fays We made a successful raid at noon in the neighbourhood of Hulluch. Many of the enemy were killed and some taken prisoner. A dug-out was destroyed. We had four slightly wounded. We drove
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    FRENCH.
    38 9 Fighting in Alsace. London, Jan. 26, 12.45 a.m. The French communique states that German organisations and batteries in the region of LnneviUe, and Hartmansweillerkopf, were destructively bombarded. There was a fairly lively artillery struggle in Upper Alsace.
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    Germans Thrown Back.
    107 9 London, Jan. 26, 5.05 p.m. A French communique states Germans yesterday evening attackc 1 at four points from Avocourt Wood to east of Morthomme. Our fire drove them back to their trenches. Some enemy parties succeeded in penetrating our advanced trenches in the sector of Hill 304.
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    RUSSIAN.
    63 9 London, Jan. 26, 4.0 p.m. A wireless Russian official message says: Between the Tirul swamp and the Hirer Aa, .we took the offensive and dislodged the enemy, taking some prisoners. We withdrew under German pressure. We advanced a mile in the direction of Kalncem, but fell back before counter-attacks.
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    RUMANIAN.
    23 9 Intensely Cold. London, Jan. 26, 7.5 a.m. The Tim«s correspondent at J assy says intense cold has practically stopped all military operations.
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    ENEMY REPORTS.
    88 9 Germai Claims. London, Jan. 26, 6.0 p.m. A wireless German official mes- sagesavs: The Westphalians and Badeners stormed trenches on height 304 on a mile front, on the west bank of the Meuse, indicting sanguinary losses and taking prisener five hundred French. A night cennter-attack failed. We occupied
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    The War Cabinet.
    65 9 London, Jan. 25, 5.30 p.m. Reuter learas that the Imperial Government has telegraphed to the Dominion Governments asking them the earliest date on which their representatives can arrive in London to attend the Imperial War Cabinet. At present it is not certain whether Mr. Hughes will be
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    Coal £10 a Ton.
    18 9 London. Jan. 26,1.40 a.m. Paris: Coal is ten shillings a hnn 1 red weight.
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    East African Campaign.
    80 10 General Smuts' Successor. London, Jan. 26, 4.55 p.m. East Africa, official LieuteaantGeneral A. R. Hoskins, D.a.0., succeeds General Smuts. North and south of the lower Ruflji and its delta the Germans are falling back in the direction of Utete and Utembelake. Strong parties of the enemy are
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    Tea for the Troops.
    137 10 Government's New Scheme. London, Jan. 25, 6.0 a.m. The Times says it is understood that in view of the continued large requirements of tea for the forces, a scheme has been proposed where, by the Government will acquire unsold crops from certain Indian tea-gardens. It is
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    Portentous Meeting.
    73 10 London, Jan. 26, 7-20 p.m. The news that the Emperor Charles of Austria and Connt Czernin hare gone to German headquarters on the occasion of the Kaiser's birthday, which falls tomorrow, and the report that the Kaiser will then make an important statement, has led to various conjectures.
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    Of Course !
    48 10 Of Course London, Jan. 25, 1.10 p.m. Amsterdam Writing in the Berliner Tagblatt, Theodor Wolff aays that the neutralisation of the Dardanelles under a general guarantee would find many German supporters, who of course would desire that the Suez Canal and Straits of Gibraltar should not be fergotten.
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    Spain and Mediation.
    48 10 London, Jan. 25, 1.10 p.m. Madrid The Premier Senor Romanones, in a speech, said that Spain would be obliged to remain neutral at present, but in view of his great prestige King Alfonso would certainly have the glory of mediating when the opportunity arose. J
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    Foreign Securities Taken.
    38 10 London, Jan. 26, 7.5 a.m. An Order in CouncP renders com. polsorj by sale or loan to the Treisury of such foreign securities as are required to regulate exchange. Hitherto the matter has been voluntary.
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    Labour's Voice.
    60 10 London, Jan. 25, 5 30 p.m. At i confe-ence of the Labour party held at Manchester a resoluZZuF*"* b tOTjOOO votes to .i 02,000 against an immediate h J 1,498,000 votes to against an International 8 cialist Congress to sit simultaneot sly with a peace conference and 1,036,000
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    52 10 Mr. P. T. Allen is appointed to act ai Assistant Pretecior of Chin-se Singapore Owing to loss of documents on the ■team** Arabia, including tbe visiting •**cts annual report of Siginting, which are required to complete the jear returns, the issue of the report aud accounts h* 9 been postponed
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    French Consular News.
    148 10 (By courtesy of the French Consulate.) Paris, Jan. 25, 6.15 p.m. The French 3 per cent bondi are at francs 62.25, the 5 per cent at 88.65, and the new 5 per cent at 89.10. The French Chamber by 289 against 187 decided to meet in secret
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    68 10 An item of news finds its way from Germany, via America. It is that Rabindranath Tagoie's play M Chitra has recedtly been produced in Berlin. As these who have read it will know, it deals with the Feminiit movement in India. Tagore most feel himself highly honoured by theunaskeJ patronage
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    123 10 Pa »88 Tmi Oeiat War War on Shipping 9 North Sea Brash 9 The Fighting Fronts 9 The Peace Plot 9 East African Campaign 10 French Consular News 10 Siam Obituaries 2 Church Services 5 Mail Notice g Local lhare Market (5 •traits Prod ace 7 Sporting 7
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    Sir John Anderson.
    291 10 Satisfactory Progress. The "Ceylonebe" writes in its issue of Monday last We understand that His Excelleicy Sir John Anderson's illness, which wat» reported in our columns on Sunday, was more serious than appeared at fi*»ht sight. Sir John took ill on Friday, and when Dr. Prins saw
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    172 10 The death of Mr, Peter Dragon, a Government pensioner, which took place on Monday eveuing at Penang at the residence of Captain Vat. occurred under most tragic circum' stances. It appears that the deceased gentleman, who although advanced in age was yet in the best of health took a walk
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    Municipal Commission.
    1075 10 Gas and Electricity. An ordinary meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commiaionerg was held yesterday afternoon, there being present Messrs F. J. Hallifax (President), B. Ball (Acting Engineer), R. Si. J. Braddell, See Teong Wah, Tan Kheam Hock, J. A. Eliaa, M. A. Namazie, W. A. Sims, E. Tessensohn,
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    17 10 Fifty-two persons, all Chinese were depoited nud-' orderB from the I dating the wontb wj I*<" 1U
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      81 10 ft"'" j Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Malted Milk I THE BEST INFANT FOOD CPand P P Pacilic ,„ter„aUo„a,' Exposition I jP|3i|| Borden's Sterilized Natural Milk. ro,B d pure f n cre,m c w s I^^^^^m^ ,ectioß of t!,e Worid und9r the I feS-• 1 J \w i "torZ SUPe, ViBioD
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    787 11 CirnlKl in itt MtrUi tkii Mornicj. SINGAPORE. JaNTARY 27. M-s>,> Lya! and Evutt, Enhange and Share Bruker*, issue the fwliou in- list of Rubber Shares. Soßi Bu V2 n. Sellers. 1/- Aliagar 2/6 2/10 Anglo-Malay 10/- 12/ 1 Ayer Kuning 30/- 37/6 2/- Batang Malak 3^9 t
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      77 11 bsSBJBBWWW inn j THE Pot Stills OF j Great Britain j Have Been Taken Over by Government, I NEVERTHELESS l! Buchanan's j will be able to continue to supply their famous blends and to maintain the quality as before, being; in the unique position of having the largest bonded stores
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      527 11 THE ORIENTALI Government Security Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Established 1874. Incorporated n India. 10 pep ML ell tlie Fund:, or $23,000,000 art invested Ii Sevemment Securities years' record progress and increasing stability. LOW BITES for non-forfeitafele Endowment Assurance* wttft Profits. A man aged 30 can secure $5,000 with profits at
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    Share Market.
    202 12 Fraser Co's Circular. Singapore, Jan 25. Quotation* have scarcely varied during the week and only a trifling business can be reported. The Chinese New Tear holidays passed off this year without any depreciation in prices and in a few instances quotations are a shade stronger. The price to
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    Motor Car Race.
    252 12 The Chauffeur Stakes. On the evening of January 13 some chauffeurs waiting at Dusit Park, Bangkok arranged a race between two cars, an Overland and a Briten car, the prize being a bottle of spirits. The Briton car belonged te Mr. Wee Teck Pao and was occupied
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    How England has Helped France.
    396 12 M. Stephane Lauzanne, editor-in-chief of the Paris Matin/ hat just paid a warm tribute to Great Britain in an interview published in the <• Brooklyn Daily Eagle." "Brerycna in France," he said, "has believed, from the beginning of the war to the present time, that
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    "Tipperary" in Arabic.
    204 12 Gilbertian Law Case and Decision. Tipperary has been translated into most languages, and it has now received an Arabic version. A Cairo vernacular review offered a prize of £2 for an Arabic song to tally with the ws-rds and tune of the English ditty. Several competed, but
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      152 12 Train Services. Singapore (Tank-Road) Daily. Mail Daily leaves for the north at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Other trains leave for Johore at 9 a.m., 10.29 a.m., noon, 1.30 p.m., 2.55 p.m. and 4 40 p.m. Mail arrives from north at 8.16 A.m. and 7.14 p.m. Trains leave from Johore
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      275 12 TheSe high ClaSS d^a^tteT^' are somethin g entirely dis tine ti v e—s omet h ing absolutely unique, at the moderate price charged for CIGARETTES. I No. 555 V S IA per tin of 50-60 cts. j No; 444 tu l |Yf sh per tin of 50-75 cts. Packed in
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      139 12 Yamamoto Co. JAPANESE BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, No. 27 Coleman Street, SINGAPORE. ATTENTION TO CUSTOMERS. Every order receives prompt and personal attention. All models made to order M lArt Postcards $1, 2 Writing Pads and wSm! 100 varieties stamDS $1. New and Second-hand books. Novels and Music Pimm owfor|l t» or
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    War and Literature.
    306 13 interesting Addresses. rnrzw. wh0 P rMirled at an &rl h Mr. E'lmand Goase on of Freneh and rata re Af'er War," in :d k ii>l this war had taught fcil among others that pany nr u and art of a people iel:tr true expression of their ere
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    Neuralgia Soothed Away.
    488 13 spasms pall who hfl d ot snffered ye:, flittle's Oriental Balm •alia, and >ains, sciatica Justr ruD it bis tried it. X" Us bottle. To f andMedi- :hout the iftt n ht better tempted after a due time had elapsed, but here was little doubt that ma
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    46 13 The German Kaiser was prevented from b-ing present at the funeral of the late Emperor Francis Joseph by a chid. Ho is believed to have contracted it through treading on F< rdie's to s>. The Bulgar Monarch is kno.wn to suffer from cold feet, says Punch.
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      20 13 i ELEGTRO-PUTIN6 Co. Electro-Mating in 2L, GOLD, SILVER COPPER, Etc. Bras Basah Road, SINGAPORE. *W YtJUR LABOUR ITLL /11 I
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      505 13 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Freehold land and Houses situated in the Township of Bandar Maharani, Muar, fronting the Railway Station, and comprised in Surat Mentri Rami and Deed of Sale No. 67/19. To be held at Jalan Maharani, Muar, (Opposite the Esplanade) On Thursday, February 15th at 2.15
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      347 13 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food. Sanaphos. Immediate Nutriment for Overworked, Underfed Nerves and Bpain Within ten minutes you will feel distinctly tbe beginning of the undeniable benefit that Sanapiios give- you. Yet it is not to be confused with harmful stimulants, which only make matters worse h is nor a
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    Paper Making.
    2174 14 Methods of Manufacture. In the coarse of his paper on Paper Manufacture" at the 12th Indian Industrial Conference held at Lucknow on the 30th December last, Mr. Ahmed Husain, paper maker, of the U. I. C. P. Mills, Lueknow says I have briefy described to you the kind
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      207 14 TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS. Commodious, well lighted and airy offices or second floor, front portion of first floor and ground floor. Will be divided to suit intending tenants Electric lifts, lights and fans throughout the building Appl> to GHING KENG LEE CO. Auctioneers Estate Agents. 1-6 v NAN YANG BROS.
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      310 14 TRADE JL% MARK JUST ARRIVED j Rain Coats, Trunks and Suit Cas* MARUTO en w 383 and 385 North Bridge Head, Singapore Just Arrived! Just Arrh^J NEW STOCK OF I Letts Table Block Diaries for 1917, Leather and Dollar Dill Wallets OF DIFFERENT SIZES. All Sorts of Office Requisites to
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      424 15 K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist 74 8 74-1 BRAS BASAH ROAD. Extraction Painless. Moderate WORK GUARANTEED. Consultation in either English or Ihl&v Telephone No. 1245. 18-12 n u JONGKEENA" THE WONDERFUL BLOOD PURIFIER. Mixture for Internal and External Use. CURES Headache, Stomachache, Chest complaints Heart disease, Malaria, Dengue, Common-fevers, Luml>ago, Kidney
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      307 15 WHY GO ELSEWHERE We have them all and receive our supplies regularly every week and ahead of other newe. agents WEEKLY PAPERS, Journals] Magazine* Illustrated War News, etc, etc., etc STATIONERY, Books, Novels, Writing Fade and Cards for all occasions. i ILLUSTRATED Song Postcards, all coloured A big stock to
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      605 16 NOTICES The Bukit Jelotong Rubber Estates Limited. Notice ia hereby given that the Directors have declared an Interim Dividend of 4 per cent for the year ending 31st May 1917 payable to Shareholders on the Register on the :)th February 1917 and that the Transfer Books of Company will be
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      408 16 NOTICES Big Stock on Hand Green Willesden Waterproof Canvas AT Reasonable Prices. KIAIVT KIAT Co. 108 and 109, Market Street, 'Phone same No. 421. 1-12 31-11 The United Malacca Rubber Estates, Limited. Notice »is hereby given that the Directors have declared an Interim Dividend ol 6 per cent for the
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      405 16 WANTED WANTED. A British Life Assurance Company, of excellent repute amongst the Chinese Community wishes to engage the services of a Chinese gentleman of good social position and high standing to act as Inspector. Good salary and commission to the man. Apply to l ife v care of Ihe Malaya
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      467 16 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. m nw m* 1 *> "j INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,00f Reserve Fund £1,800,00f Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,00(1 BANKERS. The Bank of England, The LondoE City and Midland Bank, Ltd..
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      292 16 INSURANT SOUTiTBBiTISH INSUMHC! CO. 1,, Incorporated 2 *414, FIFE lamroMcffeeteti ß Rent and Merely deacripti 0n 1 MAUHE Insurance, parte of tb e world JS* H WAR RISK accepted to 1 n Officea: 2, Rnla c HEUNC^iP HSHMH E CO, LTD Capital fiii J Oil BMMII K a Xl:, V
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