Malaya Tribune, 29 December 1928

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    21 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol. XV. No. 305 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Saturday, December 29, 1928.
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      158 1 UPTON'S CEYLON TEA. fOl TANNOT BETTER THE BEST. LATHES, SHAPING AND DRILLING MACHINES, Etc. j 'j l I PRICES FROM I sole importers THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. I (Incorporated in Denmark.) 5 I What is the Wafer i Camera In 1 It is the Lightest camera in the
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      323 1 FLORODOR V Tropical HIGH STREET Singapore. j Now is the time I I VESTA Sewing Machine I I The most popular and up-to-date Machine in the World. Complete with I jj attachments and book of instructions. 1 I V you want to save money buy a v m mJ r
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    Hanoi Trade Fair.
    865 2 FINANCIAL AID BY THE AUTHORITIES. Example of Indo-China. Hanoi, Indo-China, December 8. It is a pleasure to note that some South China provinces like Kwangsi, Yunnan, and Kwangtung are endeavouring to make their trade and industry better known abroad through such more or less international channel as
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      180 2 SLIPPER HOSIERY M I There is no lovelier hose for after- ll! noon or evening wear than the Kayser"Slipper Heel" hose with the W— Paris openwork clock. Cobwebby W— 1 I fine of texture—with the exclusive M I "Slipper Heel" feature that effects a W 11. graceful slenderness at the
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      150 2 I Your New Year Gift I jj[ Your cnoice now extenc^s rom tne world-famous V V OI "4711" Eau de Cologne to other beautiful items J *jj w$ of dainty feminine 47ir toiletries And what more delightful and reasonable gifts for A V remembrance! Such gifts, not dear as to
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      147 2 A Habit Worth Wkfle, Have you the habit of daily i If not, practise it, for ill-health sST*** lows its neglect. To restore th? 1 habit take Pinkettes for a few careful diet and moderate daily n!ght *l will do the rest. As a ren >:er ciae pation, liverishness, sick
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    Ceylon News and Notes.
    1911 3 GOVERNOR'S COMMENT ON PRESS ARTICLES. Trade Union Legislation. (From Ceylon Exchanges.) The "Ceylon Observer" learns from an authoritative source, that while the Government has no intention whatever of introducing complex legislation on Western lines, the Attorney-General has been abked to S the Trade Union laws in
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      75 3 I THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY LTD S (Incorporated in England.) C 1 INSURE S with the MOTOR UNION In THE I LEADING MOTOR VEHICLE I I INSURANCE COMPANY j I FaojraHc Rates- Prompt Settlement of Claims J 3 S I FIRE MARINE BUSINESS I Also transacted on Favourable Terms
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      115 4 A CONVENIENCE TO VISITORS AI QUEEN'S HOTEL, No. 17-3. East Coast Road, FACING THE SEA, Next to Koyokan Hotel, KATONG. To save our customers the necessity of carrying their own towels, etc., the Hotel will provide Bathing Costumes and Towels, and a fresh water bath for 50 cents per person.
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      225 4 1 ililtellt 1 DANCE IN YOUR OWN HOME 9 The best from Broadway and the West End, all the bands whose S names you know—Hylton's, Savoy Havana, Waring's Pennsylvanian< and |n dozens more, calling you to dance. Every trick of the saxophor.e, evtry stand of the drums, is heard at
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    EXCHANGES.
    72 5 (British Official Wireless.) London, December 28. Paris 124 New York 4.85 21/32 Brussels 34.87 Geneva 25^16 Amsterdam 12.07% Milan 92.70 Berlin 20.385 Stockholm 18.10 Copenhagen 18.18 Oslo 18.19 Vienna 34.45 Prague 163.75 Helsingfors 192% Madrid 29.775 Lisbon 109% Athens 375 Bucharest 807% Rio 5 29/32 Buenos Aires 47 11/32
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      548 5 Church Services. SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. St Andrew's Cathedral December 30, 1928. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7:45 a.m. (Choral) Holy Communion and Sermon. 9:15 a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. the Catechism. 5:30 p.m. (Choral) Evensong and Sermon. December 31, 11:30 p.m. Watchnight Service. Holy Communion on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
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      391 5 THE TEMPLE OF THE DIVINE SPIRIT 432, Gaylang Road Intercession Service, 7 to 9 a.m. every Sunday, 4 p.m. Divine Service. Subject of Homily: "On Beginning Again." 6 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM (2nd floor) 62-63 Robinson Road Services Sundays 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Testimony Meeting. Last Wednesday in each month.
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      501 5 I 8 Just Received New Shipments. 11 I lOurI Our well-known Velour Hat made I in Vienna. a Reduced to $18. I SEASON GO., LTD. I [a 111 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. S To Get Your Moneys Worth B 9 Gramophones and Records H Buy pj I "HIS MASTER'S VOICE
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      191 5 DEFECTS IsION CONSULT: M. EZEKIEL SONS, Manufacturing Ophthalmic Opticians, 4, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, Optometrist: A. M. Ezekiel, 0.D., F.P.O.C. TENNIS BLUE DRILL SCREENS. MOHAMED BIN HOOSAWSAH OFFICE: 66 ROBINSON ROAD. (Ground Floor Tel. No. 2454.) FACTORY: LORONG H. No. 4, Teluk Kurau Road, Singapore. Manufacturer and Supplier of Rattan
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    HARBOUR BOARD.
    143 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive. Singapore, December 29. fcaat Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Nil. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3). Kinta 18; Buccinum 16; Sirdhana 14; G. G. Paul Doumer 12; Dardanus 9; Lt. de la Tour 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3). Kasado Maru 32;
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    Municipal Commission.
    2532 7 ABANDONED MARKET SITE. Electricity Committee Appointed. CONTROL OF PUBLIC HALLS. The last meeting of the Municipal Commission for this year was held yesterday m the Municipal Board Room. Mr. W. Marsh, the Deputy President, was in the chair and the others present were: Messrs. E. A. Brown, S.
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    100 7 It is stated that the Amboise, of the Messageries Maritimes, will arrive here on Jan. 30, and the "Angers" on Jan. 2. The s.s. City of Johannesburg is due here from Colombo to-morrow and will be in the roads. The s.s. Lieut. De La Tour was due today
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    ARRIVALS.
    76 7 Hervar, Nor, 761 tons, Capt. Nilson, from Bangkok, 29.12; for Bangkok, 29.12. Hero, Nor, 823 tons, Capt. R. Nielssen, from Bangkok, 29.12; for Bangkok, 30.12. Medusa, Brit. 323 tons, Capt. Powell, from Port Dickson, 29.12; for P. Dickson, 30.12. Kopah, Brit, 223 tons, Capt. Griffith, from Malacca, 29.12; for
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    PASSENGERS.
    45 7 The following is the list of passengers disembarking at Straits ports from T. S. S. Hector from Dalney, yesterday: Dr. Chua Boon Teck, Misses K. Jackson Willis, and Tomlins, Messrs. Hammond, 0.8. E., Hopkinson, Tan Cheng Lock, E. Robertson, and Capt. and Mrs. Stanley.
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    HOME MARKET.
    82 7 London, December 28. Manchester Market. B*4 lb. Shirtings, fair (new basis) 13s 6d 40's Grey yarns, single twist 18% 6 lb. T. Cloth, fair—24 yards 8s 3d Liverpool Market. Cotton —Fuliy Midding American 10.64 Egyptian Cotton 19.35 Metals. Tin—Standard 3 months £227.10.0 Produce. Copra, fair merchantable £24.5.0 Black
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      592 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED—lmmediately a lady teacher. Apply Manager, Bethel English School, Katong. TO LET—Nos. 72 and 74, Truro Road. Modern type of Barrack houses, water laid on. Rent $35. Immediate entry. Apply 18, Kerbau Road. SITUATION WANTED. Local man seeks employment as Cashier or other responsible position. Can give substantial
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      644 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SUMMONS. DISTRICT COURT OF THE STRAITSSETTLEMENTS, SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Summons, 1928, No. 4513. Between John Little Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs, And C. E. Prentice, Defendant. To the above-named Defendant employed at E. S. and R. C. Moulton Ltd., Union Building", Singapore. YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED and commanded to appear
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      445 7 SINGAPORE DIARY, To-day, December 29. fiieh Tides.—o.2s a.m., 11.28 p.m. Children's Party, Sea View Hotel. D„<rbv S.C.C. v. Selangor, Kuala Lumpur. Kkey: S.C.C. v. Selangor, S.C.C. vL T. J- B. Wearne's Christmas Party. Macdona Players, Man and Superman," Victoria Theatre, 9.80 y.m. To-morrow, December 30. Hich Tides.—l.ll a.m., 0.15 p.m.
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    MAXWELL FOR MALAYA?
    850 8 This week-end Malaya welcomes back its Governor and High Commissioner. Sir Hugh Clifford returns after a brief holiday at Home, during which the holiday spirit has had to be suspended fairly frequently for the purpose of highly important discussions in Downing Street, for some hint of the
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    58 8 January 28, April 29, August 26, and October 30, are the date» appointed fur the hi*ar n< of aopeala at Johore Bahru dtttiaf the year L9& It is notified in the Federated Malay States Government Caxette that the price nf rubber for assessment of duty for the period E*ecerober 28
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    397 8 Mr. R. B. Bannon, of Kuala Lumpur, left for Home by the "Naldera." Mr. E. Ponniah, of Seremban, is on a visit to Singapore to his friends and relations here. Mr. Yamada, director of the Negri Sembilan Malay Rubber Co., Ltd, was in Singapore yesterday. Corporal Hassan
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    499 8 The office of the Director of Education will be transferred from Raffles Institution to the Fullerton Building ((sth Floor) as from Monday next. Mr. J. M. Scott, the new Colonial Secretary, S.S.. is to leave Tanganyika on January 8 and is expected to arrive at Singapore about February 9. A
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    H.E. THE GOVERNOR.
    120 8 No Ceremony on Arrival To-morrow. The Private Secretary i n f orrns Ug there w.ll be no ceremo.-.y on th, ar"L, Singapore cf H. E. the Governor Sir n Clifford, and Lady Clifford who a r < h by the P. and 0. "Morea" to-mr -r morning.
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    ARRIVAL AT PENANG.
    67 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 28. Sir Hugh and Lady Clifford arrived hv ii 16 i an( rea this afternoon. Sir Hugh looked weli. He was met by th« Resident Councillor and Mrs. Frost Sir Hayes and Lady Marriott, Mr. Justice and Mrs. Steven:-, Is.r. J.
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    R.R.I. AND THE PRESS.
    289 8 Ban on Critical Newspapers. Yesterday, noting that the Rubber Research Institute's subscription to the 'Malaya Tribune" had been cancelled as from the year-end, and that a copv of the "Quarterly Journal" had not been" sent t« us, as to some of our contemporaries we expressed curiosity
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    FLOODS IN THE NORTH.
    98 8 Another Sudden Rise of Perak River. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 28. Despite the hopes of re-opening Enggor Pontoon Bridge to-morrow, it is new stated that this is delayed owing to furthtr floods, the Perak River suddenly r ei-ht feet at Parit yesterday and preventing
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    DUTCH PLANE IN SIAM.
    90 8 (From Our Own Corresp. n Bangkok, Dec* mbi On the occasion of the arrival of the Dutch mail 'plane at Don Sfoang Aerodrome yesterday, the Netherlands Mm st< r, Mr. H. J. W. Huber, presented decorations conferred by Queen Wilhelmina. Major-Geaew Phya Chaloem Akas, Director General
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    71 8 Mails from Europe, (London naa b** patched December 6), ex P. and 0. More* will arrive by train to-nipht. Correspoaoence will be ready for dclivv ry to ooxholders at 9 a.m. to-morrow. The G. 1 ywill be open to the public from 9 s»M« 10 a.m. and there
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    TIN AND RUBBER.
    30 8 Latest Quotations. RUBBER. London:—B 11/16 d. New York:—lB cents (C). Singapore:—2!)»4-29% cents. TIN. London:-Spot £227 15s Od; S months £227 7s 6d. M > Singapore:—sll4.7s. (225 tons sold;.
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    KING HAS A BETTER DAY.
    241 9 Slight Improvement Maintained. SPECIAL DRUGS SENT FROM AMERICA. (Reuter's Service.) The latest bulletin about the King how his illness ebbs and flows, but tiives rise to a fresh hope that it is the normal process of a slow recovery. The local poisoning seems to be
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    YESTERDAY MORNING.
    109 9 London, December 28, 9.55 a.m. His Majesty had a fairly quiet night. London, December 28, 12.45 p.m. The 11.45 a.m. bulletin showed that His Majesty had a fair night with quietor aVep. Towards morning there was less ilty in taking nourishment. The ral state has improved during the
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    NO DEFINITE PROGRESS.
    133 9 London, December 28, 2.35 p.m. He morning bulletin is regarded in Palace circles as slightly less disquieting. The advance during the last twelve hours has been very slight and the anxiety at the Palace only correspondingly lessened. The physicians' chief concern is the general condition. No definite
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    FIVE DOCTORS CONFER.
    51 9 (British Official Wireless.) Rugby, December 28. This morning Sir Stanley Hewitt, who, a* usual, remained at the Palace during jhe night, was joined soon after 9 o'clock g Lord Dawson. Sir Hugh Rieby, Sir Humphry Rolleston and Sir E. Farquhar Juzzard. Sir Hugh Rigby left after an
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    LOCAL MOSLEMS' SYMPATHY.
    152 9 The following are the telegrams which jjjaed between the S.S. Government and g Secretary of State as a result of the meeting to pray for the King's fccovery:— from the Officer Administering the GovT ernment of the Straits Settlements. r The Secretary of State for the Colonies.
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    BURIAL WITH ANCESTORS.
    53 9 (Reuter's Service.) Portland, Oregon December 28. 0, c "email* of 614 Chinese who died in between 1906 and 1921 are shortly Ped aboard the "Alabama" to Hong <S v itn tneir ancestors in order to to i .jPesce and contentment," according i) ""'.nese benevolent association which iant
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    Treaty with China.
    742 9 RELATIONS ON A NEW FOOTING. British Press Comments. (British Official Wireless.) Rugby, December 28. wi7h he rl? Xt l f the L n w Treat y of Commerci with China by which Britain agrees to the Chinese tariff autonomy and by which most-favoured-nation treatment is secured to
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    MANCHURIANS HOIST WHITE FLAG.
    65 9 Mukden, December 28. The Manchurian leaders, headed by Chang Hsueh Liang, announce that in accordance with the last will of Chang Tso Lin they have decided to accept Dr. Sun Vat Sen's "three principles," also to submit to the authority of the National Government, as a
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    DISARMAMENT.
    40 9 America Accepts League's Invitation. (Reuter's Service.) Geneva, December 28. The Preliminary Commission on Disarmament, which has not met since May, 1927, has been convoked to meet on April 15, 1929. The United States has accepted an invitation to attend.
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    Indian Compromise.
    130 9 CONGRESS DELEGATES AGREE. Dominion Status Accepted. (Reuter's Service.) Calcutta, December 28. The serious split which occurred in the Indian Congress between the delegates who a.m at Dominion status and the others who are aiming at complete independence, has now been mended by the adoption of a compromise resolution
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    RUSSIAN REVIVAL.
    78 9 Spirit of Compromise in Treaty with Germany. (Reuter's Service.) Berlin, December 28. An important extension of Russo-German trade relations is foreshadowed in a protocol signed in Moscow on December 21, smoothing immediate difficulties. For example, the Soviet agrees to interpret commercial espionage in a manner corresponding to international
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    A GERMAN REPORT.
    141 9 (Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.) Berlin, December 28. The protocol of the Russo-German agreement, just concluded, gives the Germans visiting and working in Russia many advantages respecting entry and departure taxes, customs and personal protection and security through the German Embassy, wh ~h is privileged to approach directly the
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    THE AFGHAN REVOLT.
    88 9 British Legation Under Fire. (Reuter's Service.) New Delhi, December 28. The latest from Afghanistan indicates that the rebels diverted the Salang River which supplies the Kabul Hydro-electric power, thus depriving the Government factories of light and power. In addition to the destruction of the military attache's house
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    LATEST MESSAGE.
    43 9 London, December 28. The Afghan Legation announces that the Government forces are resolutely pursuing the rebels in the Northern Province and engaging the rebel Shinwaris around Jalalabad while parleying with the Shinwari leaders. King Amanullah remains in his palace at Kabul.
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    LIQUOR SMUGGLING.
    110 9 Revision of Treaty by U. S. and Canada. (Reuter's Service.) Washington, December 28. Commenting on the Ottawa announcement that Canadian and United States Government representatives will meet there in July, 1929, to discuss steps to control smuggling into the United States, Treasury otiicials say that a revision of
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    A RECORD DEAL.
    59 9 (Reuter's Service.) New York, December 28. It is understood that John D. Rockefeller, junior, has acquired three whole blocks between 48th and 51st streets. This is believed to be a record deal in real estate involving over £20,000,000. The property was valued at £15,000 in 1810 and
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    Malayan Indians.
    243 9 AMBITIOUS PROGRAMME FORMULATED. Civil Service Plea Withdrawn. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 28. A rather ambitious, if comprehensive, agenda was discussed at the Malayan Indian Conference at Ipoh this week by delegates from the Colony and other States. The Hon. Mr. Veerasamy presided. After resolutious of sympathy
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    CROSS-CHANNEL PLANES.
    78 9 Need Biggest Hangar in the World. (British Official Wireless.) London, December 28. What is believed to be the largest aeroplane shed in the world will be available at Croydon on January 1 for the housing of air liners employed on cross-Channel routes. It will accommodate 50 liners. The
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    CRISIS IN FRANCE?
    101 9 Poincare's Personal Defeat. (Reuter's Service.) Paris, December 28. The likelihood of a serious political crisis in the near future is being discussed by political observers as a result of the differmces between M. Poincare and the Senate over the proposed increase in the salaries of Senators and
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    FIRE AT RADIO STATION.
    39 9 An Empire "Beam" Receiver. (Reuter's Service.) Melbourne, December 28. Fire threatens to destroy the wireless station at Ballan, to which beam messages are transmitted from England. There is little hope of saving the receiving room.
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    SUGAR PRICES EASED.
    61 9 (Reuter's Service.) Havana, December 28. A Presidential decree abolishes the restrictions on the forthcoming sugar crop and not only rescinds the regulations affecting planting, cutting and grinding but allows shippers greater freedom for the marketing of sugar abroad without the supervision of the Export Commission. New York,
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    SALVATION ARMY SPLIT.
    44 9 (Reuter's Service.) London, December 28. Hundreds of Salvationists enthusiastically greeted Miss Evangeline Booth on her arrival in London from America. She declined to discuss the forthcoming meeting of the High Council, but hinted that the American delegation held very pronounced views.
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    REBEL EXECUTED.
    31 9 (Reuter's Service.) Mexico City, December 29. The insurgent leader Viguerss has been captured and executed. He was charged with attempting to kidnap the United States Ambassador, Mr. Dwight Morrow.
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    To-day's Feature.
    11 9 CEYLON NEWS AND NOTES, on pages 2 and 3.
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    Sports & Pastimes. THE THIRD TEST.
    195 10 Sports Pastimes. THE THIRD TEST. Ryder Wins the Toss. CRICKET. (Reuter's Service.) Melbourne, December 29. Before 30,000 people, in brilliant weather, Ryder won the toss for Australia and sent Woodfull and Richardson in to open the Australian innings in the Third Test which commenced at Melbourne to-day. The English bowlers
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    A Cricketing Romance.
    158 10 The engagement is announced of Dr. R. H. Bettington, the well-known Oxford Blue, with Miss Lowry, a sister of Mrs. A. P. F. Chapman. It will be remembered that Dr. Bettington, who recently returned to Australia, was included in the Australian XI which met the M.C.C. in
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    Pony Races at Penang.
    118 10 THE TURF. The Penang Turf Club has decided to hold an extra meeting for ponies on January 25 next. There will be two races, one over six furlongs, for all divisions, and the other over five furlongs, for all divisions. If there are seven runners there
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    S.C.S.A.C. v. Tan Kim Song's Party.
    67 10 BADMINTON. The Singapore Cold Storage Athletic Club will play a return match with Tan Kirn Song's Party to-morrow, at the Cold Storage Court (Borneo Wharf), commencing at 3.30 p.m. The following will represent the S.C.S.A.C.:— Singles:—Koh Beng Swee, Khoo Cheng Van, Khoo Heng Cheok,
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    United Services v. Johore.
    83 10 RUGBY FOOTBALL. The following have been selected to represent the United Services v. Johore in the Malaya Cup match at Johore Bahru on Monday. (All 2nd. Welch R. except where otherwise stated): L|Cpl. Evans; Li Cpl. Merrifield (R.A.S.C), Pte. Kavanagh, Pte. Parsell, Pte. Williams (55); Cpl.
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    53 10 GOLF. The following are the results of the Christmas competitions at the Keppel Golf Club: Eclectic—C. L. Wyatt 31, E. A. Gibson 32, A. C. Binnie 32 1/3, G. Cullen 35, J. Strachan 35 2/3, E. G. Beouchamp 36. Mixed Flag.—Miss K. Griffiths and J. R. Strachan
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    34 10 A Mixed Four: .ne competition was played on the Bukit Timah course yesterday and resulted in a win for Mr. Mrs. W. P. Webb, with the scpre of 46— 10% =35%.
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    "HEAVY" CHAMPIONSHIP.
    45 10 Dempsey's Chance to "Come Back." BOXING. (Reuter's Service.) Miami, December 28. Tex Rickard, the American promoter's nnounces that Young Stribling and Sharkey have signed to meet in a heavyweight bout on Feb. 27 and the winner will probably contest the championship with Dempsey.
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    Submarine Eleven Easily Beaten by S.C.C.
    99 10 ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. The match between the S.C.C. and a team from the two Australian submarines, which was played at the Stadium yesterday, was more in the nature of a practice game. Neither side took things seriously, with the result that the exchanges were mostly
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    Naval Team Playing Two More Matches.
    44 10 On Monday a team from the Australian submarines "Oxley" and "Otway" will meet the Seong 800 Athletic Association'at the Stadium and on Tuesday (New Year's Day) the sailors play a selected team of the 2nd Welch at Tanglin.
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    THE RUBBER MARKET.
    116 10 Chamber of Commerce R. A. Report. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, in their weekly report dated December 28, state: Catalogued 2,034,604 lb.=908.30 tons. Offered 1,612,210 lb.=719.73 tons. Sold 1,253,533 lb.=559.61 toons. London Spot 8 9/16d. New York Spot 17% cents. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet.
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    Lewis and Peat's Report.
    178 10 Messrs. Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., Singapore, in their weekly report dated December 29, state. Owing to the holidays there has been very little interest shown in the market and prices have remained unchanged. A fair volume of orders are still in hand for near shipment
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    Guthrie's Report.
    205 10 Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltd., Singapore, in their weekly report dated December 28, state Apart from the auctions held to-day the Rubber Market has been inactive under the influence of holiday conditions and quotations are unchanged and purely nominal. The statistical feature of the week has been the issue
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    Alsagoff Will Case.
    502 10 SIR DAVID GALLOWAY'S SIGNATURE. Hearing Again Adjourned. Continuing his evidence in the Alsagoff Will case in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison), Dr. Gilmour, the Municipal bacteriologist, said that there were purple smudges around the signature of Sir David J. Gadoway. The smudges
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    SARAWAK STEAMERS.
    226 10 Engineers Ordered to Resign. From enquiries made by a representative of the "Malaya Tribune" at the office of Messrs. Ong Ewe Hai and Co., it appears that owing to the employment on the "Vyuer Brooke" of an engineer who is not one of its members the Engineer's Association
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    CONSTABLE ACQUITTED.
    93 10 Alleged Attempted Extortion. A Bengali P.C. named Abdullah, attached to the Kandang Kerbau Division, was charged before the Second Magistrate (Mr. W. N. Gourlay) yesterday afternoon with attempted extortion and voluntarily causing hurt to an Indian hawker. The complainant alleged that accused asked for some money and when
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    35 10 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 163 equal to $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 155 equal to $100.
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    Queen Street Murder.
    553 10 EXCITING STORIES TO THE CORONER. Charge Against Captured Robber. The daylight murder which happened in Queen Street on December 19 was recalled in the Coroner's (Mr. F. G. Bourne's) Court when the enquiry was held. Ho Fong, the person who is alleged to have fired the fatal
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    GAOL FOR BOXER.
    78 10 Young Hassan's Betrayal of Trust. Young Hassan, the well-known Malay pugilist, was sentenced to two months' r.i., without the option of f. fine, by the Fourth Magistrate (Mr. C. S. Findlay) this morning. The prisoner, who was employed as a Revenue Officer, pleaded guilty to a charge
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    "THE BIG PARADE."
    198 10 Fine War Picture Coming. One of the greatest of the war picture* has now been released by the United Artists Corporation for Singapore showing It is entitled "The Big Parade" and stars John Gilbert and Renee Adoree. More vividly than any words ever printed do the scenes
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    31 10 An eight-year-old Chinese girl was knocked down and killed by a motor-car yesterday. The accident happened at Vhe 10th mile, Bukit Timah Road. A Boyanese was the driver of the vehicle.
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    THE SHANGHAI OUTRAGE.
    112 10 Chinese Court Gives Justice. (Reuter's Service.) Shanghai, December 28. The Provisional Court to-day passed sentence of death on three Chinese charged with the murder of Miss Thompson and attempted murder of Mr. Dudley Law. The Foreign Consular Deputy, sittirg with the Chinese Judge, commended the Police and
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    SHIPPING WAR.
    68 10 Cunard's Counter More. (Reuter's Service.) New York, December 28. An associate director of the Cunard Line has protested to the Shipping Board that the assignment of the "President Roosevelt" to the Havana line in competition with the Cunard Line violates th? United States Shipping Law of 1910, and
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    "GRAVE SITUATION."
    63 10 Bolivia Ignoring Arbitration? (Reuter's Service.) Washington, December 28. A very "grave situation" has arisen, according to the Paraguayan Legation, which alleges that Bolivia has reoccupied Fort Vanguardia in El Chaco and advanced 12 miles into the interior. Buenos Aires December 28. Bolivia has been informed that transit of
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    FATAL ACCIDENT.
    155 10 Hospital Ambulance Not Available. BODY REFUSED ADMITTANCE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 28. Regarding the death of Mr. Edward Leake, who was killed in colliding, on His motor-cycle, with a tree, it is alleged that when the ambulance arrived the driver refused to take the body to
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    CONTINENTAL CABLES.
    79 10 Message from Amundsen in a Bottle. WAR HEARTILY CONDEMNED. (Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.) Berlin, December 28. The draft programme completed by the German Social Democrats' recently instituted committee on defence, for submission to the party congress at Magedeburg, unqualifiedly condemns war as a political instrument and advocates world disarmament
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    JAPANESE AMBASSADOR.
    46 10 Berlin, December 28. The Japanese Embassy Councillor Shikemitsus' departure for the Tokyo Foreign Office post is regretted by the German Press. The "Allgemeine Zeitung" says that his return is hoped for not only,on personal grounds but also in the wider interests of Japanese-German relations.
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    LONG DISPUTE ENDED.
    39 10 Geneva, December 28. The Swiss Federal Council has decided to end the long-standing dispute by calling up six militia regiments for 13 days manoeuvres in 1929. The Left Parties have successfully opposed this since the war.
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    ITALIAN DECREE.
    37 10 Innsbruck, December 28. Owing to the new Italian decree Tyrolese smallholders owning 1,200 hectares in the Adige Valley are transferring land 1» Italian ex-servicemen small-holders and are receiving 50 per cent of the land value.
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    STRIKERS REJECT AWARD.
    22 10 Hamburg, December 28. Ninety per cent of the shipyard workers have voted against the acceptance of the arbitration award.
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    NORWEGIAN DISCOVERY.
    27 10 Oslo, December 28. A bottle has been picked up on the coast of Finnmarken containing a message from Amundsen. The details are of outstanding interest.
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    Straits Trading.
    948 10 STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION. The Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of shareholders t a Straits Trading Co., Ltd., was held s 'L in the company's premises Ocean V,u y Mr. J. Bagnall presided and were:—Messrs. W.J. Wilcoxson F S Kit? 1 R. MacLeod, (Secretary), W. A Fell ag ar
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    25 10 An area of 3,000 acres of land in Bara Pahat has been set aside as a reserve, after to be known as Benut gf Reserve.**
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    Wearne Brothers.
    1333 11 RETIREMENT OF ORIGINAL DIRECTORS. special Morris Car for Malaya. The s xteenth annual general meeting of Jrehoiders of Wearne Bros. Ltd. was held Orchard Road, yesterday, when there 1« present Mr. C. F. F. Wearne, (chair,ni and Messrs. C. J. B. Wearne, E. W. St J. A. Clarke,
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    88 11 The Director of Education sends us a copy of the Regulations (as from January L 1929) for Aided English Schools in the Straits Settlements. The regulations are a result of the report of the Committee appointed to enquire into the financial position of certain English Schools in the Straits Settlements
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    1068 12 SHAREHOLDERS FAIL TO RESPOND. No Money to Carry On. The second annual general meeting of Chin Chin Tin, Ltd., was held at the registered office of the company, Union Building, yesterday, Mr. A. A. A. Paterson presiding. In presenting the directors' report and accounts for the year
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