Malaya Tribune, 29 January 1917

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    47 1 The Malaya Tribune. \ENING DAILY. I SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vol. 4 No. 23 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1917 Price 5 Cents. Straits Shipping Gazette. issued Daily-] Supplement to the Malaya Tribune Issued Daily.] NO. 23 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1917 CIK malapa Cribune. MONDAY, JANUARY 29.
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      208 1 Gra nd New Year Programme I Gaiety" Picture Palace L Junction of Albert and Bencoolen Streets in the First Show A Terrific Kalero Red Indian and Cowboy War Drama The Last Blockhouse Re L In two big Reels of Real Fights. New Majestic Comedy THE DIFFERENT MAN A Sure Winner
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    Low Life in Tokyo.
    338 2 As Tennyson says, "it bean't them as has money that breaks into houses and steals." and if poverty in Japan seldom drives people to theft, it dfives them into course* of life which, though they seem more honest to tbe Japanese, are regarded with even more
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    Scotchwoman's Heroism.
    159 2 Loudon, Dec. 31.—The Daily Chronicle's Salonika correspondent telegraphs The only woman patient in camp of 1.600 wounded Serbians is Hist Flora Sands, a Scotchwoman, formerly a nurse. After witnessing the Serbiau suffering and heroism, she enlisted as a private during toe 1915 retreat, and won promo ion to
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      261 2 The Popular ROVER CYCLE 1917 Model. 22, 24 and 2$ inch frames. As Sketch 90 With Gear Case $110 SptcifiutioLS and fill particulars from Sole Agents: John Little Co., Ltd SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. 1 in iM^BßaMaaMaMßMiMirr^TtjMMWHMMM^iaai Straits Laundry Dry Cleaniny Depot. UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION High Class Laundry Work of
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      568 2 Inilah b,ga, PerempuaZtt SJ Perawan dan "Ui Suammya. Jjk a J«N J lah minum: Wn| »Pahi3 J«MU PARAM to JWa di aku dengan fah usul dari Negri 1 a -uatu tempat md* Jaw **l yang besar ini ln,k a ;"S bagaimana kabiasa a ,1 n I pura seialu memimim an?:
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      339 1 P.&O.British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental Sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) for China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports 'and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (For Europe) Outward (For China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE AT PRESENT SUSPENDED
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      259 1 STOOMVAART-MMTSCHAPPIJ (Steamship Company) "NEDERLAND" (Incorporated in Holland.) —mm— mmum*mm Mail Service between Java and Amsterdam, via Singapore, Belawan Deli, Sabang, Suez, Colombo, Gibraltar and vice versa. Sailings and for Freight, Passage and other information Apply to Internationale Credlet.en Han. dels-Vereeniging Rotterdam," SINGAPORE AGENCY, (Incorporated in Holland.) as AGENTS BAN LEE
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      518 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, undo mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The Ne\? Twin-screw Steamer? maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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    Super-Tank for Future.
    1285 2 Wheels 200 Feet High. New Y rk. November 20.—A land battleship, with wheels 200 feet high, driven by engines of many thou, sand horsepower, able to cross the Hudson as if it were a mad paddle, and cwarring the British tanks as a locomotive does a handcar,
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    Exempted Ships.
    174 2 The Government Gazette publishes the following: In exercise cf the powers conferred on him by subsection (2) of section 16 of the Merchaut Shipping Ordinance, 1910, the Governor in Council has been pleased to grant, for a period of six months from the date of this Order, the
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    List of Passengers.
    201 2 The following passengers have been booked by various steamers bound eastwards From London to Singapore.—Mr Pereira, Mr and Mrs Curtiss, Mr Best, Dr and Mrs Duepetson, Mr Cartwright, Mr Smith, Mr Gooding, Mr le Doux, Mr Chapman, Mr Grant, Mr and Mrs Marten, Mr Mason, Mr and
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      35 2 SINGAPORE SHIPGHANDLERYCo. SMPCHANDLERS 8 PROYIBORING CONTRACTORS, The Company's Launch meets incoming ships. Office _i6 Battery Road. TAKE LIFT TO TOP FLOOR Telephone N9. 141. Orders promptly attended to H. W. H. STEVENS, Manager. 5-1 5-4
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      83 2 ECONOMY IN WAR-TIME Wken, nrm lias spent a great deal of money in advertising it cannot alter »ts prices witkout losing muck of tke benefit of its advertising. It ts therefore an undoubted advantage to buy advertised goods wken general prices are rising. STEAMERS FOR MUNTOK 8 PALEMBANG. for Freight
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      429 2 STRAITS STEAM SHIP singap6rF&~banckok A first-class passenger steamer will leave Sinaanor. for Bangkok. nga P ore s S. S. KUALA sails Saturday, 3rd February For particulars as to Freight, Passage, etc at 12 A PPIy to StHelen'e J Straits Steam Ship Company, Intended to Sail Steamer From SinoaporT^^ Monday 4
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      56 2 Singapore Tide Tables. January 29. High water 2.16 a.m. 9 ft. 2.38 p.m. 8 ft. 8 ins. January 30. High water :—2 56 a m. 8 ft. 8 ins. 3.43 p.m. 8 ft. January 31. Moan. First Quarter 8h 2m. M, High water—3 44 a.m. 8 ft. 6 ins. 5
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    INDIAN NEWS.
    180 5 Notes and Comments from all Parts of THE EMPIRE. MADRAS. [Driving Without License. Madras, Jan. 9. ?aotain J. E. Monins, A. D. C. the Governor, and Munisamy i servant, were prosecuted Sub* Inspector Elliot, the Tijer for permitting an un »se<] pe-son to drive his >tor-car and the
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    BENGAL.
    33 5 Racehorse's Death. Calcutta, Jan. 9. belonging to Mr. 2 m dro PP?d down dead this J^galter gallop with the same Ruining Way. The Indian jwap rode him was hurt and to hospital.
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    Wolfram Prospecting.
    185 5 I Ult to i" Injunction. Calcutta, Jan. 1©. Court to-day before I'wehai/T? 8 an a made t lr 0 Syndicate lr &bQlis J M CUon a ainst Messrs. «thJm f l restrainr o 0l r Pdrting a certain f h 'j llc ®D89 was called on which Th9
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    UNITED PROVINCE.
    136 5 Officer's Pay Attachable. Allahabad, Jan. 10. At tho Allahabad High Court, Justices Walsh and Piggottdelivered judgment on the question of the attachment of the Indian Army officer's pay in the case of Ram Chandra Doli versus Major Hay. Ram Chandra obtainad decree against the officer now on field
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    SIMLA.
    146 5 Railway Earnings. Simla Jan. 11. The total approximate Gross earnings of the State and Guaranteed Railways from Ist April to 30th December, 1916, are more by Rs. 4,45,61,5H than the figures for the corresponding period of I^ls-10. Directer-General of Archeology. Simla, Jan. 10. Sir John Marshall, DirectorGeneral of Archeology
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    PUNJAB.
    791 5 Proposed Double Company. Opportunity for Educated Youths. Lahore, Jan 9. The following communique has been issued this evening The desire of the educated classes for personal service in the cause of the Empire has found frequent utterance in the Press and elsewhere and the Lieutenant-Governor holds strongly that in
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    Imperial Council Representative.
    291 5 Letter to His Constituents. Lahore, Jan. 10. The Observer. Lahore, publishes in full the letter which Sardar Snnler Singh Majithia has addressed to his constituents of the Punjab Provincial Council on the gabject ot poit-war reforms. Tke Sardar Sahib writes of the memorandum "Tha contents were kept
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      289 5 ,m US Vordlct JasVhuge succe.s." Z_ W MOUSE OF QUALITY The M is .< THE I 1 Alhambra ft re Ml O A linn AM get the BL5i m H J*™m lIT I Hn«C 111 exquisite tea pictures, the ]jH M X <a3 A A JLvJ| M| 111 2 ard
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      187 5 THE BEST ADVICE To give to a person suffering from Headache or Neuralgia is to use a remedy that will give instant relief. Like a touch of the wizard's wand LITTLES ORIENTAL BALM acts on these painful disorders. The effects are simply marvellous. One application and the pain subsides as
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    Wireless Reports.
    14 6 Vessel tin communication at noon with the local Wirebss station —s.a. Rnmphius.
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    European Mails.
    66 6 Delivered in London. The following are the dates of departure from Singapore of the European Mails and their delivery in London. Mail. Left. Dkliverkd ■X Ner. 17 Dec. 21 P. k Ne*. 23 Dec. 26 M.M. Not. 30 Dee. 27 B.I. Dee. 1 Jan. I P. k O.
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      429 6 1 For One Week Only I "A Monster reatnre" Fir Oie «I Commencing from To-night, Saturday, 27tli January, M>17 fit the Ideal PU *ure Theatre Cinema CASH NO Off Beach Road I SECOND SHOW 9.15 P.M. SHARP. Milano b ilm Co. Present One tf their Greatest Featarcs Greatest Battles of
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      356 6 We have seen so ue good Programmes at The Pa 11 d' u n I is absolutely GREAT-IT IS A WONDERFUL PRODUCT* Every bod) *s Opinion. Tyrone Power! IN HIS GREATEST TRIUMPH I Where are my Children n T'ie Eye of God," etc., etc fi In the play made famous
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      238 6 Mails Close. To-day. Penang and Calcutta, taking mail* for 2.30 pm Durban* Port Swettenhain and 2 30 Teluk Anson g p n Malacca and Muar f* q 80 mn Muring it Pcuyabong Amh<r,t 3.30 pm Batavia, Sourabaya, Macassar, Balik Papan. Donggala. Menado, etc. "*™}<* J Sarawak Goebilt Ku.hing 4 pm
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    Star and Garter Building Fund.
    155 7 Mrs. Agnes Hooper has received from the Financial Secretary of the above the following letter:— British Women's Hospital, 21, Old Bond Street, W. London, 11th December, If 16. Dear Madam, On behalf of my Committee I desire to thank you for the maeni ficent cheque
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    Straits Produce.
    232 7 Singapore, Jaiuary 29. Tin. —$91.00 125 tons «old. Coprm.— Strong. Business do*e. Tapioca.—Strong. Business dont. Sago Flour- Do No Business. Oambier.—No Business. Pepper.—Steady. Business done. Other Products. —Market Quiet. Latest Local Market Quotations. Nutmegs 110 S. per picul $36.00 Nutmegs 80 S. 42.00 Copra Bali J.40 Copra Gorong
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    Barlow's Produce Report.
    45 7 Singapore, Jan. 27. Copra. There has been more activity in this market since our last report and values are again somewhat better. To-day's quotations may be given as $9.40 for fine sundried and $<5.90 to $9 10 for fair to good (jualities.
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    39 7 A Peking telegram states that as the ex-Emperor Shun Tang is now twelve years of age, his teacher, Lenng Ting Fan, is applying to the President for permission for the ex-Emperor to be sent abroad for his farther education.
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      174 7 There is no Better Ale Than BULLDOG ALE ON SALE AT j The Leading Hotels AND Principal Liquor Dealers. Raffles Hotel. i j WEDMESDAY MIGHT JAM. 31m SPECIAL DINNER, AFTER WHICH THE Famous Society Entertainers The Misses Aileen Doris Woods WILL APPEAR IN THEIR AMERICAN CABARET which took BATAVIA by
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    DISHONOUR OR ATROCITY?
    919 8 The Germans hare practically offered the gift of dishonour with one hand, and German atrocity with the other. That they failed to realise the views of the Allies is not surprising; but it is exasperating to learn that any one in the world, having any right to
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    To=Day's Contents.
    101 8 The Great War War on Shipping The Fighting Fn ail The Empire's Resoaresi j The Suffolk Raid 3 The Kaiser's Birthday Japan's Policy In East Africa The Trade in Hides Winning the War French Consular N'** 3 Low Life in Tokyo Scotchwoman's Heroism Indian News Mail Notice Br?aits
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    Local and General.
    584 9 Reute r. h 8t $;ii).5Q— 50 cts- down. t ea^U^» f M- S T azo off E« u Ambassador to London R c T a l!T annonnc^-jew»^. P nil deposits have been disl^u t l.vnrith, 40 miles northP burglaries have I* ,li at bouses in lower River
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    Holland's Position.
    542 9 German Menace. {Specially Contiibu'ed). 88 116 Z9it «ng recently published an article attacking Holland for her alleged benevolent neutrality towards England The Nieuws van der Dag der Nederlandsche Indie has translated extracts from the article into Dutch for the benefit of its readers. The Vo BBißche Zeitung declares
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    Price of Paper.
    116 9 Megsrs Spicer Bros., Ltd London, agents of the Times of Malaya Press, Ltd., write as follows by the last The new drastic measnres which were taken by the Man Fower Board will hare a very serious effect on manufacturing industries, and prices of paper will, we are
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    92 9 The Fighting Fronts. REOTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. BRITISH. London, Jan. 27, 12.55 a.m. A correspondent in Paris, referring to the growing activity on the western front, siys that the enemy raids are mair'y directed to three ooints: Lassigny, which is nearest Alsace and Verdun. Raids on both
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    Raids Near Loos.
    76 9 London, Jan. 27, 4.25 a.m. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports We carried out raids eastwa»u of Loos and north-east of VermeU.es, taking prisoners. A number of dug-outs were destroyed and the enemy had many casualties. We bombarded the enemj's positions northward of the Somme with good results.
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    Huns Have No Respite.
    52 9 London, Jan. 28, 11.35 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig states At daybreak we again entered the enemy's trenches north east of Neuville St. Vaast, and inflicted casualties and took prisoners. We earned out a successful raid north-east of Fe stubert, Jand drove off an enemy attempt eastward
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    In Mesopotamia.
    130 9 London, Jan. 26, 9.45 p.m. Mesopotamia, official. By a determined assault under cover of intense bombardment, we seized and consolidated eleven hundred yards of first line trenches on the right bank of the Tigris, south- west of Kut-el-Amara, and also a considerable length of the second line. Our
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    Farther Success.
    51 9 London, Jan. 28, 7.50 p.m. Mesopotamia, official On the night of Jan. 25-26, the enemy made renewed attempts, but failed to reeaptare the ground lost on the previous day. We retook the trenches lost on the twenty-fifth, and found four hundred corpses. Our total casualties were two hun.
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    A Brilliant Victory.
    216 9 London, Jan. 28, 12.45 a.m. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports A successful operation was carried out during the morning in the neighbourhood of Le Transloy, the whole of our objectives being gained. A commanding portion of the enemy's position was captured, with 350 prisoners. We drove
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    FRENCH.
    91 9 Violent Enemy Attack. London, Jan. 27, 4.25 a.m. French communique Fresh reports show that the enemy's attack on the left of the Meuse yesterday was particularly violent. Several German regiments participated, and there was hand-to-hand fighting at some points We counter-attacked this morning and retook in the region of
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    Aviator's Record.
    145 9 London, Jan. 27, 3.55 p.m. French communique i We destructively bombarded German works in the sector of Hill 3D4. Five enemy aeroplanes were brought down, including Lieut. Guynemer's thirtieth. Two of our aeroplanes bombed the railway station and military workshops at Ham, causing a fire and a big
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    GREECE.
    38 9 A Climb Down. London, Jan. 27, 4.25 a.m. Athens The Government has handed to the Entente diplomats a written apology for the events of December 1, and says it is taking steps to dissolve the reservists' league?.
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    RUSSIAN.
    87 9 London, Jan. 27, 3.40 p.m. A wireless Russian official message says After a heavy bombardment, the Germans were beaten back eastward of Kalncem with heavy losse.We liberated gas in the Mitau region, causing a great Germna panic. London, Jan. 28, 5.5 p.m. A wireless Russian official message says We
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    RUMANIAN.
    41 9 Elevei Hours Fight in*. London, Jan. 27, J.lO p.sa. A wireless Rumanian official nessag* states that despite saow we stacked and repulsed the enemy to the south of the valleys of Cashin and Sushitza, after eleven hours of desperate fighting.
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    Genl. Gourlso.
    82 9 Paris, Jan. 27, 4.25 a.m. General Gourlse has been appointed to command on the RussoRumanian froat. London, Jan. 28, 4.20 a.m. Jassy, Jan, 25: Intense cold and falls of snow are hampering operations. The situation is Generally satisfactory and practically unchanged. The enemy is apparently directing his efforts
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    ENEMY REPORTS.
    137 9 Admissions. London, Jan. 2S. 10.50 p.m. A wireless Austrian official message says West of Oliputnow, a superior enemy force penetrated our first line. We withdrew to the next height in the rear. London, Jan. 28, 6.5 p.m. A wireless German official message says The Briton penetrated a small
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    War on Shipping.
    73 9 The Laurentic Sunk. London, Jan. 28, 7.50 p.m. The Admiralty states that the auxiliary cruiser Laurentic was submarined or mined on January 25. Twelve officers and 109 men were saved, [The Laurentic was formerly a White Star liner, of 14,892 tons. Her length was 550 feet, breadth
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    How the Hun Works.
    122 9 London, Jan. 27, 4.25 a.m. Copenhagen The crew of the torpedoed Danish steamer Gerda testified to the maritime court that the Gerda, with a prize crew aboard, sank three steamers in two days in the Bay of Biscay under cover of the Danish flag. When water
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    The Suffolk Raid.
    136 9 The Hun's Story. London, Jan. 27, 1.10 p.m. A Berlin official message an. nouncing the Suffolk raid says 11 Our light forces penetrated the English coast waters south of Lowestoft in order to attack hostile guardships, but despite a search could not find the enemy, whereup<fci our
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    East African Campaign.
    113 10 General Sumts' Return. London, Jan. 28, 5.15 a.m. Pretoria Om Friday Gensra' Smnh received a magnificent welcome on his arrival from East Africa. The streets were decorated and crowded with people from everywhere in the Transvaal. General Smu*s eplying to rd* dresses said he was immeasurably surprised
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    Winning the War.
    99 10 Maximum Effort Required. London, Jan. 28, 3.15 p.m. The Observer, in an apparently inspired article, says the Germans hope te snatch an eleventhhour triumph by cutting Britain's sea communications. If we smash the new submarine campaign directly, or out-build it in our yards, or out stay it
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    Trade in Hides.
    119 10 East Indian Development. London, Jan. 26, 5.30 a.m. The Times says there seems to be a strong feeling amonjj English houses that the German taint in the East India hides trade has not been completely eradicated. It is thought that the standard set in Lord Islington's speech
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    Food Production.
    90 10 Advisory Committee, London, Jan. 26, 9.20 p.m. An official committee representative of agriculturists Mes been appointed to advise the Boad of Agriculture in connection with the increased production of food. A special department of the latter will be formed to consider the question of co-ordinating the work of
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    Ireland at the Front.
    118 10 London, Jan. 28, 4.20 a.m. The Irish Canadian Rangers marched through Dublin. The Lord Mayor entertained the officers of the regiment at luncheon, and read letters excusing the absence of the Duchess of Connaught (who is the head of the regiment), Mr., Lloyd George and Mr.
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    Landslides at Bali.
    43 10 Six Hundred Casualties. London, Jan. *8, 9.35 a.m. Batavia, official: Tremendous landalidei have eccurred in Bali Island. They have caused huge no es. practically engulfing a whole village, and killed 300. The total casualties up to the present are GOO
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    The Kaiser's Birthday.
    148 10 Britain's Welcome/ London, Jan. 27, 11.5 a.m. Renter'B correspondent at headquarters says The British army's birthday greeting to the Kaiser thundered ont at dawn in a whirlwind bombardment, followed by a long line of troops pouring from the trenches. The enemy put np a poor fight, and
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    Through Thick and Thin,
    96 10 London, Jan. 28, 3.40 a.m. Amsterdam The German papers dutifully v editorialise the Kaiser's birthday, assuring him that Germany will follow him through thick and thin to the end of the war. They unanimously express tM hope that this will be the Kaiser's last war birthday.
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    Japan's Policy.
    93 10 The Integrity of China. London, Jan. 27, 1.55 p.m. In the Japanese Diet the Foreign Minister, Baron Motono, declared that Japan wonld collaborate with the Allies militarily and economically until victory. The AngloJapanese alliance was the foundation for Japan's foreign pelicy, which had been mutuatly beneficial, especially since
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    Smugglers Stopped.
    48 10 London, Jan. 27, 2.25 p.m. Stockholm: The authorities at Vittandi, on the Finnish frontier, have arrested four persons for at' tempting to smuggle explosives across the border, apparently far the purpose of blowing up Russian ammunition depots. The leaders of the party are described as Germans.
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    The War Cabinet.
    121 10 Imperial Federation. London, Jan. 27, 5 a.m. The Morning Post says that the interview with Mr. Lloyd George opens a new epoch in the Empire The convocation of the Dominions is nothing less than a formal admission of partnership, and is a precedent that cannot be revoked.
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    Canada's Representation.
    34 10 London, Jan. 27, 1.55 p.m. Ottawa It has been arranged that Parliament should adjourn on Feberuary 7, for two months, in order to allow Mr Borden to attend the Imperial War Conference.
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    THE EMPIRE'S RESOURCES.
    175 10 State Development. London, Jan. 27. Renter's Agency learns that an Empire Resources Development Committee, under the chairmanship of Sir Starr Jameson, h«s been formed to promote development by the State of the Empire's resources, with a view to assisting in the payment of the war debt. The
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    Cold in Germany.
    58 10 London, Jan. 27, 4.25 a m. A telegram from Rotterdam states that the cold in Germany is becoming a calamity. Navigation of the Rhine and other rivers has ceased, preventing the transport of munitions. The game in the mountains has been frozen to death in great numbers,
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    French Consular News.
    265 10 (By courtesy of the Trench Consulate.) Paris, Jan. 26, 6.30 p.m. Th© French 3 per cent bonds are at francs 62.25, the 5 per cent at 88.65, and the new 5 per cent at 89.10. The French Chamber continues to discuss in secret committee the situation in
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    Legal Intelligence. POLICE COURTS.
    135 10 House Breaking. Tan Kirn and and Ngo Ang Poon, who were charged on Saturday morning before Mr. Langhan-Carter at th© District Court with house breaking on the Ist inst., at 103-3 Ging Bham and the theft of eight bajus and eight pairs of trousers, were sentenced
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    Sporting Intelligence.
    68 10 Football. S. F A. Cup s C n "Mil. a K c T V. in c Notwithstanding (h weath.r on SatnrdVth '"S semi-final in the n Cnp was decided, n on the heavy side, ni| CO m?S ball was difficult Th ol °'i Clnb had th- bf .t
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    Singapore Civil Guard.
    22 10 Dr 'Iis for January. To-I)ay. Parades at Prad', Hill josg Pagar 5.15 p ffit F.r Officer Co:m, lan]iB? Gairi
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      93 10 jt""" 5 |luj Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Malted Milk j THE BEST INFANT FOOD. Awarded Grand PHze Panama Pacific International Exposition Borden's sterilized Natural Milk. |i: Prepare.l from pure full C re»m cow's 0j: &?QsS| ectl #f the World 1 %iBfef iPf j appro Ted «»»««y conditio,, and nnder I
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      211 10 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS BAHDMAN Opera Compani IN THE LATEST LONDON SUCCESSES OPENING Monday, sth Feb Feb. 5. High Jinks Feb. 6. Mr. Manhattan Feb. 7. The Bint B§vs art Here" Feb. 8. "Tina" Feb. -The Girl from On? Feb. 10. Theodore Co." PRICES AS USUAL Beoking Opens it MOUTRIES On Wednesday,
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    783 11 PricMCuoteJ n tbe Market Uiil(»rti»|. SINGAPORE. JANCARY 29. Messrs Lyal' and Bvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations Rubber Shares. Norn. Value. Buyer*. Seller.. Allagar 2/6 2/10 Anglo-Malay 10/- 12/ J AyerKuning 30/- 37/6 2/- JBatangMalak 3/4* 3/9 1SS tU m m >-
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      101 11 o&&ursw° -^^i^i^i^ijia^a^^g^ij^i^^ Sanitas 1 Disinfectant 1 "Pine-Tree" I Brand. J Use No Other If you want the Best Results for I the smallest This disinfectant freely emulsifies j with water, producing a I inilk=white, strong disinfectant j and deodoriser. 1 SANITAS I is known throughout the world j AS A
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      455 11 T E ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Established 1874. Incorporated in India. 80 per cent el m Funds, or $23,000,000 are Invested Ii Government Sisyrides years record progress and increasing stability. LOW BATES for nen-forfeltalle Endowment Assurances wttk Profits LTrh^^ Can f eCaress 000 wit Profits at age
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    India's Service.
    586 12 Report of the Commission. A Commentary. Reuter. Londen, Jan. 26 5.45 a.m. Tha Timtf, commenting on the report of the Royal Commission on the public services of India, says: The CemmissionTias obviously done its work with quite exceptional care and thoroughness. In fact, every member save one signed
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    Local Share Market.
    142 12 (Exclusive to Malaya Tribune.) Singapore, January 29. Messrs Latham and Co., the Arcade, advise the following quotations AlorGajah $3.70 $3.80 AyerKunings 1.40 1.45 Ayer Molek 2.50 2.60 Ayer Panas 11.50 11.75 Balgownie 4.70 5.00 Bukit Jelotong 0.77£ 0,85 Bukit Katil 0.77$ 0.82 i ChangkatSerdg..., 9.40 9.60" Glenealy
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    67 12 Singapore, January 29* On London— Bank 4 m/s. 2/4J Demand 2/4 Private 3 m/s. 2/4 31/32 On Itidia— Bank T. T. Oa Hongkong:— Bank d/d i%prem. On Shanghai— Bank d/d. 65J Oa Java— Bank T. T 137 Oa Japan— Bank d/d. IQ9J Sovereigns—buying rate 8.54 India Ceil Bills last
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      107 12 FIXTURES. To-ity. Lodge St. Michael, 9 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 2.30 p.m. Glenealy annual meeting, Derrick's, noon. Y. M. C. A., Sir John Bucknill's lecture, 8.45 p.m. High Water—2.16 a.m. 9 ft. 2.3$ p.m. 8 ft. 8 ins. To-morrow-Emulation Lodge, 8.30 p m. S S.C. meeting, Exchange, 5.15 p.m. Moon.
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    Sporting Intelligence.
    323 13 RACING. Selangor Meeting. Hie Entries. P. E K» tr if B f r the Selangor Tarf vi, N r. T M ««ting. to be held on Feb. 6, 8 and 10 are an follow First Day. Wigp, Silvia. Beau Brnmmel Moment and Silverlgiht umme1 Races Two and Five.-Princess
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    Football.
    327 13 Vinolia vs Selangor Rovers. The Vinolia team, last Tuesday, opposed the Selangor Rovers, in a friendly match at soccer on the Malay Coliege ground at Malacca, before a large number of spectators. The game was very fast and exciting throughout. Following the kick-off, the Selangor forwards attacked their opponents'
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    The Golfer's Tea.
    284 13 [At a recent meeting of the Ipoh Golf Club, called to discuss the question of treating, one of the speakers is reported by the Times of Malaya to have said that a large proportion of members play a game of golf and refresh themselves afterwards with a
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    52 13 Mr. James Hope announced in the House of Commons that 21 German officers, among whom were the commander of the cruiser Blucher and one of the officers of Zeppelin LIS, left Doninaton Hall for Switzerland recently. He added that in no case had a German officer, able to bear arms,
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      326 13 Action sales, SALE OF hhiiU Pi«ce of Freehold Land P S Brick Built Dwellin*. loose No. 14 Fort Terrace, m Malacca h ,held by Public Auction at my salecm Sol H First Cross Street, Malacca. An Saturday, the 10th FebFnSrjlM* at 12 Noon. Particulars. ill tbat piece of freehold land
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      144 13 Useful to Planters. OUR GROUND NUT CAKE, which is only once pressed, is of tne highest quality, and v>e nave no doubt will prove very beneficial for trees and plants in bringing them to a very healthy and fruitful state. Prices very moderate. Free sample supplied inland or abroad on
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      436 13 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food Sanaphos, For Nerves and Brain —To restore your physical fitness. —To restore poise of the nerve system —To repair the results of weariness and overwork take a glass of Sanaphos on rising, at mid-morning, mid-afternoon, aud on going to bed. I You will feel distinctly
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    Temptation of Peace.
    2529 14 Why We Should Fight On. The trials of war inevitably beget a desire of peace, and peace is so fair a thing in herself, and so seauctive in ber iuoral garb, that it seems almost blasphemy to suggest that peace hath her temptations no less insidious than
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      212 14 TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS Commodious, well lighted and airy offices 01 second floor, front portion of first floor and groun< floor. Will be divided to suit intending tenants Electric lifts, lights and fans throughout the building Appl} to CHING KENG LEE CO. Auctioneers Estate Agents. 1-6 v HANYANG BROS. TOBACCO
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      281 14 TRADE M MARK Japanese \J"/ Wholesale, General Goods a JUST ARRIVED 'i Rain Coats, Trunks and Suit Cas* MARUTO CO w 383 and 385 North Bridge Road, Singapore Just Arrived Just Arrived 1 MEW STOCK OF Letts Table 6 Block Diaries for 1911, Leather and Dollar Bill Wallets OF DIFFERENT
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      36 15 K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist 74 S H-l BRAS BASAH WAD. Extraction Painless. Chaises Moderate WORK GUARANTEED. Consultation in either English or Malay Telephone No. 1245. lfl-18 n Agents KIM HIN Co., 13 Klin* Street Singapore. I
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      256 15 WHY GO ELSEWHERE I We have them all and receive our supplies regularly every week and ahead of other news, agents I PERS J a 1 Maine's Illustrated War News, etc, etc., etcSTATIONERY, Books, Novels, Writing Pads and Cards for all occasions. ILLUSTRATED Song Postcards, all coloured A big stock
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      473 16 NOTICES The Bukit Jelotong Rubber Estates Limited. Notice is hereby given tbat tbe Directors hare declared an Interim Dividend of 4 per cent for the year ending 31st May 1917 payable to Shareholders on the Register on the 9th February 1917 and that the Transfer Booki of Company will be
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      315 16 NOTICES Big Stock on HanH Green Willesden Waterproof Canvas AT Reasonable Prices. KIAM KIAT Co 108 and 109, Market Street, 'Phonb same No. 421. 1-12 31-11 LAMBERT Co, Artists and Photographers Would remind those who desire portraits to accompany their Christmas greetings that the time is opportune for booking appointments
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      374 16 WANTED WANTED. An Experienced Chinese Clerk for a Solicitor's Office. Apply stating Particulars to Box No. 272 care of Malaya Tribune. 25-1 31.1 WANTED IMMEDIATELY Assistant Chinese Cashier. Apply Box No 273 c/o Malaya Tribnne. 12- 1 mmt WANTED. A competent assistant for a Job Printing Department. Apply in writing,
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      471 16 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 BANKERS. The Bank of England, Tha London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,
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      301 16 SOUTH BRITISH" INSURANCE CO. i To Incorporated n Nnr 2e f IFElnsaraocs Reeled on «d Hereby* description MARINE Insurance* parts of tbe world at W j WAR RISK accepted to aN naj. main Offices: 2, PinW. n gJJI heu«cTP MHUKE CO., ltd, Capital 5i.000.0ai, FIRE DEPARTMENT-: on Buildings an<l Mercfcu
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