Malaya Tribune, 25 February 1918

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    28 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. V. No. 46 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1918 PRICE 5 CENTS. ClK malapa Cribune. MONDAY. FEBRUARY IS.
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    The Tank in Action.
    739 2 Ag Impression from Ins de. .-.r.t-M hwaMeJ r »v" wa- ■avfc triumph fcr oar new tTi? firt :rit: pr*p*ra*ion» Ltd r>;: i: .il enexy »as i»» to w i 'fn w on the part of cor a:::i i. Tie Ht.o J U; f d T-atv -f
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    Appalling Disclosures.
    443 2 Bokit Siaroag Marder Case. Tbe c**e ie «c.icL > Ch.o* te eoa t-actor namea Yap Toon* aod two i-jiir »ere w. L toe ntner of fv«r tioxeb ooiiee on hakit slarong laat astomn, wa» r.*aro Kg im M aod Tuesday b« Mr li I Stbaaa M Bj Hassan,
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    Straits Produce.
    279 3 Singapore, February, 25. iv Baa Local and General column. no.- No Business. Tapioca. —Weak. Business done. Sago Flour- —Business done. JamMer. —Business done. Steady. No EnsinfSt l Other Product*- —Market Qniet. Utist Local Ma;k«! laatetfaaj. Nutinegß liO 8, per picnl 140 00 Notmegi 80 B, 43 00 Copra
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    96 3 The discovery of a rich talc deposit Bear Barberton, South Africa, rta the development of a new W1 important induatry for the Hitherto, the United i have led Urn wond both in the prodoction and was ol talc and *P*t< ue, other producing conntrieB ling Anstria, Italy, and France. Tjw
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    102 3 During the last few weeks, samples o l Ir "v different atctions of the rautppine lalaoda have been received the Bureau of Science in &mia for examination and bb a ■a of the analysis made, it has iMad that valuable coal 3 re in the country. Tbe *"ies of the
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    Local Share Market.
    262 3 Singapore, Monday, Feb. 25. M»nq r p Latham Bad Co., fo< Lrcada, lvkM the following quota tions Uot G«j*l 13 65 f4OO *yer Koningi uo 1.20 lyflr Molek 2.10 225 Ayer Panas 910 950 «IgownJe 6.t 0 625 Bakit ialototig 060 0.75 Bakit Katil 0.80 090 Bakit
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    Some Plague Points.
    613 3 Dealing with the Disease. Dr Glennie has drawn up the fallowing notes, a translation of which is being distributed by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce 1. Plague is a disease of rats in the fifal instance. When a »at dies of ague the tieas l*>ave it and
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    THE SPIRIT OF SACRIFICE.
    1328 4 For what are we fighting f A question this that admits of many answers. It may be said that we are fighting this war to crnsh once and for all th* spirit nf Oerman militarism, and to allow the world to progress in the fntore withont
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    REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
    122 4 Socialist Conference. Not Representative. London, Feb. 21. 5 55 a-m It is noteworthy the American Socially have refused to attend th* inter-Allied Socialist Conference m London. Mr. Goners telegraphing to Mr. Henderson expressed bis belief that German infin-nc-f would inspire the London Conferences moreover tbe British delation w«
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    French View.
    91 4 London. Feb. 22, 6 45 a.m. M. Albert Thomas pr*sidt*i at ye«t<?r iay's inter-Allied Socialist Conference in London He said that thediscussions at Paris hal assur-l the certainty ot agreement to a common policy baaed on th* British Labour war aims memorandam. »o international and bo human that
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    Belgian View.
    46 4 London, Feb. 23, 4.0 a.m. Van der Velde, the Belgian delegate, presiding at the inter-Allied Socialist Conference said they could not ignore what the Buieheviks hai done to discredit international Socialism. Democracy made an irretrievable mistake in laying d.-wn arms before Imperialism was defeated.
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    Agreement in Sight.
    103 4 London, Feb. 23, 4 50 a.m. It Is aut*d that the int-r-Allied Socialist Conference is approach, ing an agreement on war aims. The memorandum was endorsed practically unchanged. The league of nations" and "economic relatione proposals of the British memorandum have made progress more difficult on the
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    An Amendment.
    93 4 London, Feb. 23, 6.30 p.m. A French amendment to the British memorandum which the inter-Allied Socialist Conference has adopted, declared that as th« German declaration of war in 1914 deliberately broke the Treaty of Frankfort, it will be open to the league of nations to reconsider the whole
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    French Airship Accident.
    50 4 London. Feb, 23. 4 0 a.m. Paris Le Temps states that a French dirigible, scouting near Havre on Feb. 20. accidentally collided with a cliff. Its bombs exploded wounding a number ot civilians. The commander and one of the crew were killed and the dirigible was destroyed.
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    Sunken Spanish Vessel.
    30 4 London, Feb 22, 2.50 p.m. Cadiz: Twenty-eight survivors of the torpedoed Spanish steamer Marcaspso which waa proceeding towards New York, picked up at set, have landed here.
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    Arms and the Irish.
    37 4 London, Feb 23, 3.0 a.m, An order by Bryan Mihon has been gazetted at Dablin prohibiting tbe carrying an 1 k-eping of firearms, munitions and explosives in the of Oalwiy ao 1 Tipperary.
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    London to Rome.
    27 4 London, Feb 22, 7.10 p.m. Rime A British chaser-plane which left London yesterday has arrived here. The journey was completed in s x stages.
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    "Last Great Fight."
    34 4 London, Feb 21, 7 55 p.m. Amsterdam Replying ti a congratulatory message of the Agricultural League, the Raiser exhorted the people to close their home ranks for the last great fight.
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    Local and General.
    343 4 Tin here Uat $14-: M eta. up', 150 ton* cold. The PaUaiinm f stf S- re of the Sea -5 fart** t—tti— tO-att| It U notified that th» pwfl of Be'.awan (Deli) baa an ou: S Rob-.*-' mt lor crept an 2 2 J for hneet. A
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    The Halifax Fete.
    442 4 A Distioct Success. The generosity of the Strait" Chine-e Community was a.a 1 phfi~d on Saturday aft-ri. M ana evening, on the occasion of tie f t? organised by them and helo on the RiS-s Relaxation Gr out i. maid of the unfortunate victim- of Um recent
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    100 5 The Fighting Fronts. RECITER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. Raids Counter-Raids. London, Feb. 21, 12.30 p.m. Fi->ld Marshal Sir Douglas Haig gaya th- 1 N T ew Zealanders made a gncc'!«t"nl raid east of Polygon W ool taking prisoner a few. Hostile artillery was active at Fleequiers. London. Feb.
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    Extended British Front
    152 5 London, Feb. 22, 4.35 a.m. Mr. Philip Gibbs from Headquarters wires: Since we took over part of the French line abont St Q ientin a few w»eks ago, we haw b-en gradually extending onr front to tlif right. One can look at poiutd straight across to the
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    Aviation Work.
    108 5 Lonlon, Feb. 23, 1.10 a.-u. Si- Hiig atit«a Hostile irtiil-ry wia active in the neighbourhoods of ta-> Arraa-Cauabrai road, la and Ypres. 0 yester lay dropped thre 1 hnn«lr-»i bm'ia on billets and »>) riii*viy sidings at Goartrai, an J D mai and bronght dowi g-»v«n an 1
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    Varied Activity.
    116 5 London. 23, 12.40 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports Soott'iih troops male a euciefsful raid laat nijht at Monchy le Preux. TVr* was hostile artillerying in the neighbourhood of Menin road, southward o£ Honthnlgt forest. London, Feb. 24, 1.45 a.m. Sir D)aglas Hiig states: We repn'ge I with enemy
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    German Raids.
    74 5 London, Feb, 22, 12.5 pm, Sir Doaglae Hiig reports A large nenQ y party raided two of oar pwt? in the neighbonrhood of the 1 pres-Roalers railway. A few of our men ar* miieing. Th« repulsed an attemptraid on the Mercbem iector. London, Feb. 24, 12.40 p.m. s
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    Palestine Advance.
    135 5 Lon ion, Feb. 21, 3.0 p.m. lVi"9tine official: Oar advance *»s'*arl of Jeraaalem was reeumpi y*at«rday despite h*avy '■ainsturtne. difficult coantry and the Q 5 r 9 obstinate reaiatanoe. We P rr «rMp g o i three and a half miles on V, ;,t r *M?bt miles to
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    In Jericho.
    75 5 London, Feb. 22, 11.50 a.m. Jerioho has been captured. London, Feb. 22, 3.20 p.m. A Palestine official message statesOur forces advancing on Thursday morning encountered small opposition, and by 8.20 the Australian mounted troops had entered Jerioho and established themselves along the line of tbe Jordan and the
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    Important Gain.
    88 5 London, Feb 22, 5.0 p.m. The capture of Jerioho is of considerable military importance because it ensures to as a commanding position at th* head of the comparatively level ground parallel with the Jordan valley, while it also constitutes another severe blow for the Turks, who, unless they
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    In Touch With Arabs.
    111 5 London, Feb. 22, 1.10 a.m. Renter is authoritatively informed that there is mieh importance in the British reaching the banks of the Jordan. Th«y will greatly help in establishing touch with the Arabs, thereby greatly encouraging allies wh > ha/c fought a long and tongh tight
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    In E. Africa.
    60 5 London, Feb. 23, 8.10 p.m. Bast Africa official We dislodged the enemy from the Luj-*n la Valiey and forced his retirement s >uthwards towards the Upper Lnrio river. We took some prisoners io the vioinities of Mtarike, Luvambulabouia. The Portuguese reoccupied Maloktera. the British following up the
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    FRENCH.
    99 5 Enemy Repulsed. London, Feb. 21, 12.30 p.m. A Frenoh communique says We repulsed a raid at Four de Paris inflioting appreciable enemy losses. Our detaohments at Bores and east Monc»l in Lorraine deeply penetrated the Germ in lines on a wide front. The operation was brilliantly carried out and
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    Artillery Liveliness.
    50 5 London, Feb. 22, 2.0 a.m. A Frenchoommuniquesays: There was fairly lively reciprocal artillery fire on the whole front especially In the regions of Pinon, Vauxaillon, Malmaison, Pontavert, Guyenoonrt, and Bntte dv Mesnil. Three German aeroplanes were brought down, two were forced down in their own lines seriously damaged.
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    Offensive Approaching.
    155 5 London, Feb. 22, 2,30 p.m. Paris, semi-official Although reciprocal raiding is increasing, denoting that preparations for the offensive are becoming more marked, and the artillery duel has also increased, nothing yet indicates that the enemy is on the point of launching hia offensive London, Feb. 22, 4 45
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    BELGIAN.
    35 5 Attack Beaten Off. London, Feb. 22, 11.30 p.m. A Belgian commnniqne says: After a violent bombardment enemy detachments attacked onr advanced posts in the region of Kloostermolen The enemy failed to reach our lines!
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    ITALIAN.
    62 5 Bombing Successes. London, Feb. 21, noon. Italian official: Anglo-Italian aeroplanes attacked aviation camps at Lacomina, Visnadello, Motta di Livenza. A hydroplane dropped two tons of high explosives on the latter. Enemy aeroplanes bombed Vicenza, Mestre, Venezia, Trebaseleghe and also Padova thrice. There were a few viotims and considerable damage
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    British Help.
    61 5 London, Feb. 22, 7.50 p m. British Italian official: During the past week successful raids have been made across «he Piave and Borne prisoners taken. Aeroplanes made several successful bombing raids and also destroyed a dirigible shed. Since we arriv ed in Italy we have destroyed 5S hostile
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    AMERICAN.
    199 5 Weekly Keview, Lon lon, Feb. 20, 11.25 p.m. Washington The War Secretary's weekly review points out that the German allies are apparently ready for an offensive in the west, where the bnlk of the German forces are now assembled. Advices received show that the German Staff hopes by massing
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    War Aims.
    271 5 Lord Milner's Warning. London, Feb 22, 4 0 a.m. Lord Milner, speaking on war aims at Plymouth, deprecated side talk about the details of peace nego tiations when the German military party was again more firmly in the saddle, and when we were fighting for our very lives
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    In the Mediterranean.
    87 5 London, Feb 21, 8.30 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr Bonar Law stated the First Lord of the Admiralty went to the Mediterranean three weeks ago in connection with the work of the navy th<*re, and expected to return next week. Replying to suggestions that tbe
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    Eastern Situation.
    72 5 German Intentions. London, Feb. 20, 11,45 p.m. In the R*icbsrat Premier Seidler stated that Germany was resolved to march fnrther into and Livonia in order help her oo nationals there. Twenty-thousand war prisoners have already arrived on the frontier and the stream conti nuee. It was hoped the
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    Sweden's Part.
    27 5 London, Feb. 21, 5 55 a.m. Stockholm The Premier replying to an interpellation in the Riksdag said Sweden had no intention of intervening in Finland.
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    Huns in Siberia,
    76 5 London, Feb. 21, 11.40 a.m. Shanghai: A Harbin telegram states that German prisoners in Siberia are entirely free, and many are openly trading in German goods, while others, inclnding many civilians who were engaged in commerce in Siberia and Manchuria before the war, are coming to north
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    Lenin Trembles.
    80 5 London, Feb. 21, 1.35 p.m. Petrograd: It transpires that Lenin was the chief advocate for accepting the German demands. He declared it was necessary to sign peace in order to save the revolution and the Soviet authority. Five Bolshevik commissioners voted acceptance and four against. Russian troops are
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    Liberal Demands.
    48 5 London, Feb. 21, 3.55 a.m. Amsterdam In the Reiohstag the National Liberal member Stresemann insisted that the Bolsheviks should evaouate Finland, Livonia, Esthonia and the Ukraine before Germany should resume peace negotiations. The Conservative Westarp boasted that the Ukraine peace had finally broken down the blockade.
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    The German Advance.
    88 5 London, Feb. 21, 6,25 p.m. Wireless German official We have entered Minsk. We occupied Leal in Esthonia and reached Pernigal, and Lemsal on the Riga Gulf. We traversed Wenden and are approaching W dmar and between Dvinsk and Pinsk an* pressing eastward. General Linsingen reports the occupation
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    Finland to Act.
    58 5 London, Feb. 21, 7.55 p.m. Stockholm A telegram from Haparanda says fonr vessels have arrived at Vasa from Germany with Finnish cavalrymen who had been serving in Germany, and also German volunteers and quantities of rides, machineguns, artillery and ammunition. A Btrong offensive by the Finnish territorial
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    White Versus Red.
    163 5 London. Feb. 21, 11.0 p.m. Vasa, Finland Events in Finland between the White Army whioh is anti Bolshevik and revolutionaries or Red Guards is apparently moving towards a climax. An East Finnish White Army, 50,000 strong, is advancing south along the MikkeliKuwola railway. A second force is
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    Hungarian Expenditure.
    44 5 London, Feb. 22, 2.20 a.m. Zurich The Hungarian Finance Minister stated in Parliament that despite the cessation of hostilies on the east front Hungarian war expenditure was rising. The present figures were 32 million Bterling monthly compared with 28 millions last December-
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    Fifty Miles Thrust.
    318 5 London, Feb. 22. 4.50 a.m The Germans have advanced on an average fifty miles into Russia since they resumed operations on Feb 18. The only point where anything resembling resistance was enencountered was at L«msal, wb«*re a small body of Russians fought against overwhelming odds for a
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    Wild Scenes,
    58 5 London, Feh 22, 6 45 a.m. Amsterdam Th Vossische Z<dtung of Vienna says that S-ddler's statement that Cholm would not be ceded to the Ukraine has not eased the situation. There were wild sc nes in the Reichsrat, the Slavs and Czechs shouting down the Premier and shrieking
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    Pressing On.
    23 5 London, Feb. 23, 5.25 p.m. Wireless German official Our troops in Ksthonia are pressing eastwards. We ooeupied Wark, Livonia and Dobro.
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    Defence Measures.
    138 5 London, Feb. 22, 10.0 a m. Petrograd The Council of Commissaries' proclamation says tbat the republic it* in the gravest danger and calls ou everyone to defend the positions to the last drop of their blood, remove all the rolling strock, destroy tbe railways behind them, and even
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    A Hopeless Case.
    28 5 London, Feb. 22, 2.30 p m. The Petrograd Naval authorities have given up hope of any active operations by the fleet, which is completely disorganised.
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    Further Occupations.
    85 5 London, Feb, 22, 5.0 p.m. A wireless Oerman official message states We have occupied Hapsal in Esthonia:The first Esthonian regiment placed itself at the dioposal of the German Command. We have gone beyond Rouneburg, Wolmak and Spandan, and have entered Riezitza, amidst the rejoicings of tbe inhabitants, thence
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    The Peace Offer.
    75 5 London. Feb. 22, 5.40 a.m. Amsterdam: Germany admits the receipt of a documeat confirming Russia's peace offer signed by Lenin and Trotzky. It is semi.otficially stated that Germany will not reply immediately as Kuhlmann is meanwhile otherwise engaged at Bukharest. London, Feb. 22, 6.50 p.m, A wireless
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    Re Rumania.
    177 5 London, Feb. 22, 7 10 p.m. Amsterdam The Rumanian Premier and Generalissimo Averscn has arrived at Bukharest to meet Kuhlmann. Czernin is expected. London, Feb. 22, 10.20 p.m. Amsterdam Tbe Lokalanzeiger •tales tbat after meeting Cieruin and Avereecu in conference at Bucharest, Eneblmann who has gone to Bucharest,
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    Sweden Again.
    49 5 London, Feb 23, 3.30 a.m. Stockholm: The besieged students of the Helsiugfors district mentioned yesterday evening number five thousand and are stranded in the Archipelago. The Swedish Minister of Miri;e announced that a naval expedition was impossible owing to the ice. Representations were being taken at Helsingfors.
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    Feverish Soviet Action.
    99 5 London, Feb. 23, 3 30 a.m. Petrograd The Commissaries of the people have appointed a special General Staff for the district of Petrograd. Martial law is establ'shed, under which Counter-revolu-tionary elements will be extirpated without difficulty The whole population is mobilised for defence works. An extroardinary session
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    Order to Britishers
    61 5 London, Feb. 23, 7.5 a.m. The Times Petrograd correspondent states A British military order has been issued to all the Britishers of military age at Petrograd, who were hitherto exempted, to be ready to start homewards at six hours' notice. The other Britishers able to go, especially
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    An Appeal.
    91 5 London, Feb 23, 2.30 p.m. Petrograd The Bolshevik commissaries in a proclamation declare that enemy peace ideas are based on usurpation and violence, denounce the German offensive as brigandage, and accuse the bourgeoisie of a «yo> pathetic attitude towards Qersaaay in order to overthrow the revolution. The commissaries
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    German Terms.
    280 5 London. Feb. 24. 3.20 a.m. A Russian wireless message states In replying to tbe Russian proposals of Fob. 19, Germany on Feb. 21 intimated bet readiness to conclude a peace as follows Firstly Germany and Russia to declare the state of war ended. Secondly, as regards the regions
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    Huns Near Reval.
    63 5 London, Feb. 24, 6.30 p.m. A wireless German official message states We advanced by forced marches in Esthonia the enemy is resisting at some points. We are approaching Reval and have taken 1,000 prisoners, We liberated six huudre i Austro-Germans at Walk, captured Ostrov, took 1,000 prisoners
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    Heroes' Graves.
    184 5 Meeting of Commission, London, Feb. 22, 6.50 p.m. A Tie< 'ing of the Imperial War Gray. s Cv.aimission, presided over by the Prince of Wales, approved of the report of Lient-Colonel Sir Frederick Kenyon, making a recommendation as regards the provision "f m morials in cemeteries, general supervision
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    British Aviation.
    183 5 London, Feb. 21, 6.35 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr Baird, parliamentary secretary to the Air Board, mentioned that in September last British airmen on the west front definitely d-stroyed 139 enemy machines and drove down 122 out of control, and in a single day enabled onr
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    Censorship Prosecution.
    119 5 London, Feb. 21,2.40 p.m. Col Repington and Mr Gwynne (editor of the Morning PoBt) have been fined a hundred pounds each. Gwynne was ordered to pay forty and Repington fifty guineas costs. Notice of appeal has been given. The magistrate referring to the de-f.-ndants' argument that the inforu
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    Floods at Ladysmith.
    48 5 London, Feb 22, 7.45 a.m. Capetown: Iv the Assembly, General Botha announced that owing to the Klip river ovei flowing, half the town of L ulysmith is underwater from two to five feet deep. A number of houses have subsided and eighty-five families are destitut?.
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    French Airmen Escape.
    37 5 London, Feb. 22, 3.40 p.m. Amsterdam The famous French avutora Garros and Marchal, who flew over Berlin last year and fell near the Russian lines, have now from Germany and have arrived in Holland.
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    Havas Service.
    196 5 Verdun Anniversary. Paris, Fob. 22, 8.40 p.m. The second anniversary of the opening of the the of Verdun, which was commemorated yesterday finds, says tne Times, the French army s-veral miles nearer to the line from which the German Crown Prince launched bis great offensive on Febnar* 11,
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    War Bonds.
    51 5 London, Feb 21, 5.35 a.m, Mr. Bonar Law appealing to trie public to boy war bonds says at this moment it is more imperative than ever that we at home should do our part to support the great caose for which those dear to us are fighting and
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    Britain's Seamen.
    14 5 London, Feo 22, 2,50 p.m. The Navy estimates provide for 50,100 men.
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      333 5 LATEST ADVERTbEMENTS. FOR SALE. 1 Gardner Oil Engine (8 b p.) 1 Dynamo (100 rta. 40 amp.) 1 Motor (6 b. p.) All in good condition. Please apply to R Yamada. 17, Seah St. 25 2 2 3 AUCTION SALE OF CHINESE JEWELLERY At our Sale-room, No. 3 Rntik-s Place
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    STOCKS AND SHARES
    789 6 Prion tcotcA ie th« Market tku Mortdaf BISaAPOBI, Febbuart. 35. Meeare Liy&lt and Evatt, Exchange and Shai c Broken, Issue the followtng li»t of quotation* I kobber Shares. Aok V...r Kfcv»«. Jj Allan-.' s i 1 Acgl" Jar-> 6/- I'll 4Jh<lo-Melai It/- 16,--1 Ayor X';n'-ig 40;- 60,'--j-
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    EXCHANGE.
    76 6 binyupore, February 25 Oa Loc-lci ajt, 1/4 3/8 Domand 2/1 1/32 I Irate 3 m/». 2/4 1/2 On Inulai**nk T. T. 1561, Oi Hon koug J mm* i/d 28% prem. On Sbaai! -1— i/au* d/d. 54 O i ara— Bm k X. X 125$ Oa J»pex— \_nk d/d. 106
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    Correspondence.
    11 6 [Wa 4» not mtetmmilg tmitrti tJU tfiniona ttiprtmtd bp MrrmftmdmU.]
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    Street Watering.
    389 6 To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. Dear Sir, —May I through the medium of your valuable paper oall the at*entioa of the authorities to the disgraceful practice which the ignorant people of Malacca art' indulging in The first impression that a visitor to this part of the
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    Estate Hospitals.
    270 6 i o the Editor of tkt Malay Trt&w**. Dear Sir, —It seems only the other day—to an old stager, 11 years at most —that a etortn of indignant protests from planters arose at the Government Orders that estates had to provide their own hospital accommodation, sinyly or in
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    Company Meeting.
    409 6 Pantal Robber, Ltd. The eighth anr ual general meeting of Pantai Ltd, was h«ld in the CompanN 3 registered offices Oresham House, Battery Boad, on Saturday at noon. There were present Messrs W li Watkins (presiding), F W Collins, J M Sime, (directors), A W Bean and W
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    The Use of Sugar.
    432 6 As A Coagulant For Crepe Robber The author give* the following ummary of the results of experiment on coagulation of rubber by the aid of cave sugar. Coßgui.ition by tbe aid of cane sugar as published by Eaton (Agric. Bull F M 8 IV, 29), was
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    The Byng Boys.
    618 6 Stoles of Cambrai Fighting. On November 20th last, Tuesday, without any warning by artillery preparation, the British infantry with Tanks to prepare the way broke the famous 4 impenetrable Hindenburg lin<\ (the massively wired and concreted system which every German military writer hts described as being "absolutely
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    Lady Estate Manager.
    194 6 The following interesting item of news is given under Random Notes, by our Penang contemporary. Many women io Britain are nowadajs helping their country by doing farm work and we are much interested to learn that at least one English lady somewhere in Malaya, has emulated tbe
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    Mails Close.
    108 6 To J&y* Muar and Malacca *Hainani 2.80 pm Port Swettenham and Teluk \nson 'Perak 2.30 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 3 pro P. Sambu, Singkawang, Pamangkat and .Sambas Singkara Ipm P. Sambu <fc Pontianak Donggala 3pm To-morrow. Madrac, Negapatam and Bombay 11 am Port Swettenham and Penang *Pia
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    European Mails.
    67 6 Delivered *n ndt The following are the date* of leparture from Singapore of tha European Mail* and their delivery ia London. Mail. Left. Delivshkt. Mail B Dec. 4 Jan. 2' MailO Dec. U Jan. 24 Mail X Dec. 20 Jan. 21 Mail I Dm. 14 *Vb. 2 Mail
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    No Takers.
    275 6 People who complain that the paper has been dull lately do not realise (1) the ordinary risks of the law of libel and slander (2) the extraordinary risks of the Defence of the Realm Ordinance (3) the abnormally arrested development of the sense of homonr in high places.
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    91 6 An important group of N ew York financial and c:>imnerci d m«n h»ve acquired the patent rights for mann facturing Triplex saftty gliss for war purposes, including automobile wind-screens, Bhips' portholes, chart tables, b; idge-screens, aviation goggles, aeroplane wind-screens and observation panels, and many other important A factory, plant and
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    Singapore Volunteer Corps.
    179 6 Orders for tha week ending Saturd .y. Match i: To day. 4.30 pm Balestier Range gV 5.15 pm Drill Hall (Compnlsoru SYR aud. Maxim Co m do (Coint'uUorv) Veterans' Co. BVC do Signalling Secdon aVC do Band <fc Buglers SVC do SVC all Becruits Braa Baaah Rd.
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    Boy Scouts' Association.
    64 6 Orders for week ending March 2: Wednesday, Feb. 27. Route Marct.. First <fc Second Si t* Troops. Parade. Fort Cam Road, (back of V.M.C.A.). 5.18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. Combined Bar i Practice, 4a Mount Sophia, 5.15 p.m. A new Troop, to be known as tbr Third Singapore
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      119 6 There is no Better Ale Than BULLDOG ALE OS SALE AT The Leading Hotels AUD j Principal Liquor Dealers. JUST ARRIVED 50 lb. Boxes 20 Bars each. WHITE MDON SOAP The White Soap that smells so sweet. Lathers freely. Bars don't shrink. The Australian Asiatic Co., j 67 The Arcade.
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      175 6 IT'S A BAD SIGN When you have that obstinate, lingering cough which will not be shaken oil. There is no cough at any stage, whether old or young, but what needs attention. A cough soon wreckH a strong constitution, soon makes one helpless, iu fao., a cough is a very
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      266 6 Train Services. Singapore (Tank-Road) Dally. The mail trains from Singapore for the north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 am and 7 pm, arriving at Kaala Lampar at 7 18 pm and 6.45 am respectively, The through express to Penang leaves Kuala Lnmpur at 8 am daily, arriving at
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      219 6 THE Commercial Rubber CO., LTD, Property Auction. Feb. 27. At our Sale-room, at 2 30 p.ru Valuable land aud substantia, shop house, No. 12 CppeNankin Street, Statu! Grant, quit rent -*20. ■onthlj rent $40, area 1,007 sq ft. do. Freehold laud aud bungalow No. 474, off Te.uk K.urau Road, area
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    German Iron.
    1452 7 For War and Industry. From many quarter* comes the gratifying assurance that nur enemies, the Huns, are not altogether possess' ed of that proof armour they would wish us to believe they wear. On th. contrary, they undoubtedly have one w< ak point in their harness j possibly
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    Wireless Report.
    16 7 Vessels in comma ni cation at noon with the local Commercial Wireless Station -None,
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      269 7 NOTICES NOTICE. Please Give Your Address, and I will send tne Drawing Lisis of Batavia "Our Day," Gratis KWEE SENG TJOAN, MED AN. ii a 25 2 NOTICE. A meeting will be held at the ChiiK M Cbaaebet of Commerce on iday, :> h .March, 1918, at 3.30 jin t»
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      218 7 WANTED WANTED 82 v WANTED Norr ßo^f o c nmeut o£ Britis «I9n oorneo > commencing salan Fof fa"? m th ..«nd allowance British VetUm6U[ 23 2 v WANTED IMMEDIATELY Competent Estate Clerk for an ownha:?w^:,t eper App in Barker Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Chambers 22 2 25 2 WANTED
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      585 7 BANKS^ CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA ANO GNINA. BY ROYAL CHARTER. P *i?n UP C u Pit&! in *U>°o Shares of uuy and Vudland Bank, Ltd., Tht Snt VS" 7 h N »rt°nal Provinciai Bank of England, Ltd., Tha National Ban* Oi Scotland, Ltd I SINGAPORE BRANCH. intsrest allowad at
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      83 7 How did you feel this morning? If you awoke with a sick head- I ache, coated tongue, bad taste in gpi the mouth, washed-out and liverish t k J p feeling—then you require a small v dose of rj |p f&J PINKETTES the tiny laxatives, which positive- r lit^lT//\ ly
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      451 7 THE Malaga Tribune AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. (Evening Daily.) Phone No. a 71. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. Per annum $14.00 Half-yearly 7.25 Per quarter 3.75 Per mensem 1.25 Single Copy 5 CtS. Postage Extra 50 CtS. per month. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should he addressed to
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      318 7 [THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Co., Ltd. ESTABLISHED 1074. INCORPORATED IN INDIA. j FUNOS exceed $30,500,000.00 Absolute Security. Income In ISI6 .$4,309,517.50 Total Out-go In 1916 124 M 418.50 assurance effected in 1918 $4,230,542.85 Increase In Funds $i,8ij,099.0u Total Policies in force 65,842 assuring, with Bonus adiu m, $72,522,348.14.
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  • MALAYA TRIBUNE (SINGAPORE)
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      24 1 Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Oaily.] SUPPLEMENT TO THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. issued Daily.] Vol. V. No 46 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1918 PRICE 5 CENTS.
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      The Engineer's Place in the War.
      1077 1 The- longer the war ha* proceeded the more improved is one with the fact that the dominant factor in »H 'oe operations involved thereby is tbfl ability, resourcefulness and efficiency of the engineer Whether we turn to military or naval problems, or to qu-stions
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      Singapore Tide Tables.
      70 1 Monday, Fob. 25.-Hi«h 10.1 H am 9 ft. 2 inf.; 10.14 P* ft. 6 ins. Tuesday. Feb. 26. Foil Moon'lb m High water: —10.53 am ft. 3 ins.; 11.37 pm 8 ft. 6 ins. I Wednesday. Feb. 27 Moon In Equator oh Apogee 10a Wiizh water: —11.24
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        398 1 I GUAR KIAT Co., Ltfl. (Incorporated in the Strait. Settlements) 1 BEAR OFFICE. 3S.PHILLII» STREET, Si SGAFOBB. Established 1917. j. Ship-chandler,. Hardware D-^Oow»^»- Sunklpd Contractors. General IM»-tlJ-* ■MMn, Bntte, Kiee and Saw Mill Supplier* and Commi-sioi Agents. Tel. Address' fiUASKI AT Code, u*d A.B O, sth Edition and A 1.
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        254 1 Stoomvaart Maatschappil "Hsdsrland" AND 11 Rotterdani Lloyd" (Incorporated in Holland.) Royal Dutefc Mail Companies). REOULAB KAII S3RVI' ietween Java, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, rTokohama, Nagasaki and San Francisco and vice versa. For ireight, and farther partici'ars Apply to nternationale Crediet and HanddlsYsreen.aing M Rotterdam (Incorporated in Holland) 1 D Almeida Street
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        304 1 SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. Entrances— Tanjong Pagar. WH4RTK* Suction Godowns Oatb Entrance* Bonded Warehouse*., Trafalgar St East Reclamation. Storage 2 and 1 P'JS'l 1 and 2. 20/22 Storage B 1 Wharf Road. q 19 1 do vZltocUt I D«=k ST H„d CTowe, 1 Office, Police and Main Fire Stationa 2 Entrance
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        461 1 Ilia KIAT CO., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement,, I Head office: M, FnxhLir Btbjhet,BnoafOßS. I Established 1917. I PlB |T Hardy are DeaU r- <...v. mo m* mi I Municipal Uoametow, Oew ra. I na-octen aad Exporter,. Mate. R'<- M >- i Suppliers and OMMMMoa Agen >. Tel. Address:
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