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Title Section15 1917-02-08 81 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1917 No. 1.54115 words
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Article267 1917-02-08 81 LEADER 3 PAGB Change 81 A Navigation Law 81 I <iertnan\ 'a New Subnoarinism 82 Potion of tbe United Mates 82 Malaya's Mas-power 82 Is Ameiica at Wai 83 America's advice to Neutrals 83 How dc* s Wilson Stand I 83 j POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Ti eft of267 words
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Article25 1917-02-08 81 01 IDOrf Ftb 7 I 45 1 4} 2 4 31 32 had 825 1% pm 109J Ml 854 Etofiai J'sfti 87 7 1625 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article18 1917-02-08 81 Davev Hamilton —Dec. 28, at Kensington, P. F. Davey, of Batang Malaka, t j Evelyn Louisa Hamilton.18 words
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Article35 1917-02-08 81 Leggatt —On Chriatmas Day from sprue, at the residence of her father, William Has lam. of White Bank, Bolton, England, Mildied Hey wood, the wife cf William Leggatt, of Kuala Lumpur, Federated Malay States.35 words
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Article135 1917-02-08 81 Feb 7. Tiu (125 tons) :96.25 iatai 10. CO ID ils» Cuts No, 1 23.00 oamlri«i Oui« No. r 21.00 I-8::3« EH«rh o'Jln Spoil 3100 0 r r^fci'-e <&ii- 88 00 N«BUMgI UlO to the 1* 80.00 metfi 10) to l»t nom. (Banda) 80.00 CldTsi (Ambcioftj ncm. *as 14135 words
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Article, Illustration936 1917-02-08 81 Ffh 2. Who touches the people's money touches the welfare of the whole Stat c Don't care a dim is «i bad method of reasoning when it comes to the people who pay on the lowest scale. The very cheapest livers m England buy farthing worths, or did936 words
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Article664 1917-02-08 81 In the London Magazine, Mr Gerard FIENHES, the well known writer on nav.il subject), Eapporti the ton for ton policy, which proposes to exact from Germany a ion of raercantiie ship. ping for every ton of Allied shipping sunk by the Germans under circum. stances contrary to664 words
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Page 81 Advertisements
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Advertisement143 1917-02-08 81 bera Singapore Free Press* 1 returning Iron] Europe to the Btraita i t'\ an} the mail lines, are invited to send to i the name ol their steamer and !la Singapi n Copies will then i mailed to meet thematTarioaapottaofeall, bribers ia Earope \vi>hin^ detailed inki aas to ■hares Jte.143 words
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Advertisement13 1917-02-08 81 Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS Indo- Malay Co.. Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN SINGAPORE). SINGAPORE.13 words
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Page 81 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous214 1917-02-08 81 THE WEEK'S NEW& The last mail from Horna arrived on Monday with dates fco Jan 3. This weekly leaves tomorrow. The Malaysia Annual Conference of the Mithodst Epi?c)pi! Charoll was held this week, presided over by BUhop J E Robinson D. D. Considerable daixiago has been dene by a fire214 words
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Article1033 1917-02-08 82 Feb 8. When all the tumult and the shouting dies, we shall be m a state of mind accurately to estimate the value of Germany's latest attempt to bluff the world into believing ehe is as mighty and terrible as an army with banners. The grand universal1,033 words
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620 1917-02-08 82 Fob r>. The United States have broken oil" diplomatic relations with Germany, m consequence of her declaration that the rights of neutrals on the seas are no longer to be respected. Mr Wilson must have foreseen some such action would be necessary, m consequence620 words
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Article634 1917-02-08 82 Persistent rumours m Singapore of unsatisfactory results of the Alvi-on Committee's work, strong statements m tbe Penang papers and the reply of the FMS Government to the resolution recently forwarded by the planters, nilogri and commercial men of the Btfttel load us to return once more to634 words
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Article1154 1917-02-08 83 Is America at War Feb 0. Tbe entry of the United States into the war is likely to form, for historians, one of the most remarkable iucidents of the whole straggle. If the first excitement m America over Germany's submarine campaign dies away, America might conceivably find herself becalmed m1,154 words
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Article966 1917-02-08 83 Feb 7. The cabled Dews to- day does little to carry us any farther m a true estimation of the new war position which has developed out of the latest German fit of madness. It is true we find that Austria Hungary is still m diplomatic966 words
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Article988 1917-02-08 83 How does Wilson Stand Feb 8. The submarine campaign and its effects remains at present unrevealed. A full five days— the period given by Germany to neutral ships to clear off the high seas has passed and there is no indication of anything more than the usual activity. Much may988 words
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Article238 1917-02-08 84 Many of th 9 older residents of Singapore will i>e sorry to bear of the death of Me Alexander HttkftJi formerly cf the Dispensary, who was m Singapore from 1880 for about twpnty years, coming out for the late Dr Robertson, father cf Dr Murray238 words
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Article244 1917-02-08 84 11l the first magistrate's ccrirt yesterday momiog Mr C J Saundprs, R-pi^trar cf Companies* summoned Messrs Gms brie and Co, Ltd, for failing to bold an ordinary genera! meeting of the Company m the year 1916, an ofrnce puni&liable uuder Section S 414 cf Ibe Cornpauiss Ordinance244 words
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Article253 1917-02-08 84 While can j g inclined *o eccff at the adherence of the Chinese to 010 Custom, it is well to keep an eye on things tlinf: we are accustomed to do, which easily become obsolete. The War has helped us, to come extent, to an appreciation of the values of253 words
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Article698 1917-02-08 84 ANNUAL MEETING. Although the weather was anything but pleasant yesterday evening, a goodly number of the members of the Young Womens 1 Christian Association and their lady friends, with but a sprickling of what Sir John Buckcill, tha Chairman, described as the "equal six" gathered m the Victoria Theatre698 words
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Article100 1917-02-08 84 Amended passport regulations are pub lished m a Gazette Extraordinary i&Bued yesterday^ The main provisions are. No woman, or child under 17, to erabark for any place west of Suez without a passport with a not more tban ten days endorsement. Agents not to grant passage cr convey100 words
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Article16 1917-02-08 84 The death occurred m Batu Gajah Hospital of Mrs X H Philippe, of Nova Scotia Estate.16 words
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Article758 1917-02-08 84 GAMIXG URGED AGAINST JUDGEMENT. Big Claim Against Local Mriu hAnt. A matter of considerable interest and of legal importance came b.fore the Chief Justice (Sir John Buckmll. KM mi n the Supreme Conrt yesterday. It related to ft claim by tbe well-knowu Indian Grm of Ralli Brothers758 words
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Article99 1917-02-08 84 Capt V A Flower, formerly of the S R E (v) and of Mc&srs Son RDd Maclaren, Singapore, hss been gathering m th« honours rapidly. He was at Home when war broke out and the firet we heard of him was at a training camp99 words
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Article1143 1917-02-08 85 To the Italian poets war was a glorious occasion for them to excel ij their art and icepire the men of their city to go forth to deeds of great heroism. They themselves went out to the war also, perhaps framing verse the while that should bring1,143 words
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Article248 1917-02-08 85 New Yoik, December 18. The churches of New York are ringing with denunciation of Germany for the enslavement of the Belgians. Dc Morgan declared We mast enter such a protest against this German heathenism as all the world will hear. If it means the breaking off of248 words
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1392 1917-02-08 85 Sweden, and to a lose extent Denmark and Norway, says a Stockholm correspondent of the Manchester Guardian, are struggling against a sudden increase of attempts to smuggle to Germany and her allies goods whose export ig prohibited. Within the past few weeks there1,392 words
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Article285 1917-02-08 85 A Climax of Savagery. The Secretary of the Admiralty makes the following announcement The degree of savagery which the Germans have attained m their submarine policy of sinking merchant ships at eight would appear to have reached its climax m the sinking of the British steamship Westminster,285 words
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Article30 1917-02-08 85 Mr T Ff Carlisle, British Con6ol at Saigon, has been transferred from the Siam Consular Establishment to the General Consular Service, and has been appointed Consul General at New Orleans.30 words
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3484 1917-02-08 86 JUDGIENT IN SECOND SUPPLEMENTARY TRIAL. Amazing Story of German Intrigue. Lahore, sth Jan. The Special Tribunal, consisting of Mr T P Ellis, ICS, President Major Frizelle, Sessions Jud^s, Lahore, and Rdi Bahadur Gopal Das Bhandari, pleader, Amitsar, pronounced orders this afternoon m the3,484 words
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301 1917-02-08 87 The Malaysia Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church is now m session at Wesley Church, Fort Canning Road. Bishop J E Robinson, nd, of Bangalore, who arrived from America with Mrs Robinson on Saturday, is presiding. Examinations were held on Tuesday and Wednesday.301 words
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Article98 1917-02-08 87 Our market still remains lethargic with do tiuctuatious of importance m any single stock m either Bection of our li6t. Several dividends have recently been declared by local rubbers, viz., interims of 15 by Kern pas, 4% by Bukit Jelotong, 6% United Malacca and a final of98 words
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Article57 1917-02-08 87 Lady Evelyn Young won the February Spoon, the scores returned being. 150 yd 300 yd Total. Lady Evelyn Young 27 23 68.12 Mrs Mauldon tO 81 67.95 Brooke 28 30 67.43 Payne 27 30 67 Oldhani 24 21 67 Ferguson Davie2l 29 66 36 Lyall 2657 words
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Article144 1917-02-08 87 A big land sale was concluded last week when Mr T V Pillay, licensed auctioneer, Ipob, sold by auction, two blocks of land, comprising 575 acres 2 roods hnd 22 perches, the property of the United Batang Rubber Estates, Limited, of LondoD and Ipoh. The property,144 words
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Article82 1917-02-08 87 Proposals to be laid before all the Prime Ministers of the Empire by the Executive Committee, British Imperial Chamber of Commerce, include Ton for ton as part of peace terms. Lo*er charges m British ports fcr Bri tish owned ships and for ships of Allies and neutrals m82 words
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Article49 1917-02-08 87 Ju6t 3d 5 30 yesterday evening the Fire brigade received a call to Raffles Motor Oarage, aod three engines promptly turned out, only to tiuil upon arrival that (here bad been nothing more than a mishap with a lamp. The engines were all back io the station before 5.45.49 words
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Article210 1917-02-08 87 Fearing that m the vigorous campaign for the development of the Empire's resources there might be wasteful overlapping m the operations of the Imperial Institute and the Buard of Trade (Commercial Intelligence Department,) an interdepartmental committee was appointed to enquire into the matter. It passed resolutions which it210 words
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Article69 1917-02-08 87 The fire m the coal bunkers of the P and O Somali, which started on Monday last, was finally extinguished on Thursday night. Serious damage has been done to the decks, m fact the planking m two of the decks hn& beeu burnt completely69 words
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Correspondence.
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Article105 1917-02-08 87 To the Editor, Sir, It is distinctly uDkind of the Clerk of the Weather to send bo much rain just now, when the evenings are bo beautifully locg. And this complaint leads me to ask whether any of your readers can give me a ready means105 words
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Article333 1917-02-08 87 The hcn'ble Mr C H Niven has been granted leave of absence from his duties as member of the Legislative Council foe three months. Dt G A Finlayson, Governn ent Patho logist, Singapore, has been appointed to act as Chief Medical Officer, General Hospital, Singapore, with effect from Jan 17.333 words
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Article1255 1917-02-08 87 Quicquid agunt homines nosri est farrago libelli Juvenal. The Topicist knows a secret which is hidden from most of those gentlemen who dabble m rubber shares, but not from those who sit at the early Victorian desks with the deevy little hat rails m the Chamber1,255 words
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Article448 1917-02-08 87 Aii American cablegram states that the Japanese liner Tsushima Maiu reached San Fratcisco, on fire. Every effort was being made to extinguish the outbreak and salve the cargo. The Dake of Connaught, Grand Master, has expressed his intention of holding a epecidl meeting of the United Grand Lodge of England448 words
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Article2058 1917-02-08 88 Why Germany Wants Peace. New York, December 4 JB.— The Tribune reprints the following article, published recently m the Berliner Lokalanzieger: We began the war a year too soon. When we have Becured a German peace we must begin immediately our reorganisa tion on a broader basis.2,058 words
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Article171 1917-02-08 88 MAETERLINCK 'S APPEAL TO U. S. New York, Dec 6. M Maeterlinck makes an impassioned appeal to America m the 'New York Tribune," declaring that "there are no words m human language to tell the story of Germany's inhumanity to Belgium, which has no precedent m history. "What Rome did171 words
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Article213 1917-02-08 88 The French Chamber has voted a tax on all men under 25 who are not with the colours. This tax includes a fixed contribution of 12 francs and an increase of 25% on the income tax. H E the Governor has been pleased to permit Lieutenant A G H Peiniger,213 words
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Article388 1917-02-08 88 HONGKONG 'S YOUNG MEN. GOVERNORS REPLY TO ANONYiCI WRITERS. Ignorant and Mischievous Criticisms H E the Governor of Hongkong Henry May) on Dec 21, at a meeting the Legislative Council, m an em;, speech denounced the anonymous letter* m the public Press recently with reference to supposed "slackers" m Hongkong.388 words
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Article123 1917-02-08 88 The report of the Krubang (Malacca Rubber Plantations for the \ear ended 30th September laet states that the net profit amounted to £'7,783, to which has to be added a credit balance of X 1,450, 450 brought forward, making £9,233 to be dealt with. The directors now recommend123 words
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Article129 1917-02-08 88 The report of the Rembia Rubber Es tatee for the year ended 80th September last states that the net profit for the year amounted to £25,369, to which has to be added the credit balance of £3,03*2 brought forward. After payment during the year of interim dividends on Preference129 words
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Article173 1917-02-08 88 The recently appointed Japanese Commission, whose duty it is to enforca the decisions reached at the Allies' Economic Conference at Paris, held its first meeting on Jan 10, when Couut Terfpchi. the Premier, instructed the members as to their duties. One of the North of England iron-trade concerns is understood173 words
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Article732 1917-02-08 89 Lieut. H C Atkin-Berry has been awarded the Military Cross. (M M) Mr. S. P. Humphrey, of Messrs Prit chard and Co., Penang, has gone home where he intends joining up. Mr luatice Kbden and Mr Justice Wood ward have joined the Veterans Corps m Penatg.732 words
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Article928 1917-02-08 89 An interesting ceremony took place at 2,30 yesterday afternoon, m the Pearl's Hill School, where several hundreds of the Sikh community of the Straits and F M S gathered for the purpose of presenting an illuminated address on silk and very neatly framed, to Capt Chancellor, Ins928 words
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Article73 1917-02-08 89 From Our Own Correspondent Peuaug, Feb 3. At the Perak River Valley meeting, the adjourned final dividend of 71%, making 22£% for the year, was passed. The case has concluded Bgainst four Chinese charged with attempting to ex port gold-leaf to Deli m contravention of the provisions of73 words
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Article132 1917-02-08 89 From Our Own Cor respondent Kuala Lumpur, Peb 3. The Government m reply to the manpower reEolutiou says it is unable to understand how the present scheme causes uncertainty and trusts that all employers will encourage employees of military age to go before tho advisory132 words
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178 1917-02-08 89 On Saturday evening at the Protestant Cemetery, Bidadari, the burial took place of Private Ryder of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, who died early on Saturday morning from internal septic poison ing. Private Ryder, who was only twenty three years of age, came hero with178 words
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Article144 1917-02-08 89 Batavia, Feb 2. Rubber. The market is strong. First Grades selling freely at F1.65 per half kilo. Business m outputs is reported at F1.62i Coffee The maiket is still steady at F3B for Robusta and F. 52 for Liberian. Rice. The position is quiet, business for144 words
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Correspondence.
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Article204 1917-02-08 89 To the Editor, Sir, Would you kindly allow me, to ask your readers if any of them can help me to Bettle the exact locality of a grave m theold Protestant Cemetery at Malacca? The Rev Dr William Milne died m Malacca on June 22, 182 f204 words
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Article912 1917-02-08 89 MOTHERS AND SONS. The other day I went to a review of some 2,000 men off to the Front. In many ways it differed little from reviews I have seen m Singapore, but one aspect was to me quite novel. It was a review of mothers' sons,912 words
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448 1917-02-08 90 11 High Jinks." The popularity of the Bandman Opera Co, is wonderfully sustained. A big reputation was built up years ago, and since then, whether the company aDd their repertoire have been up to the high &tand ard self-impo6ed, or, as has sometimes448 words
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Article371 1917-02-08 90 From Feb 9 15 rubber price for customs duties purposes is fixed at 2-IC4, whilst duty will be assessed on Sl5O pikul for all grades plus five per cent ad valorem for war tax. After a long discussion on pew rents, the annual meeting of 6eatholders and subscribers of St371 words
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Article1698 1917-02-08 90 (Contributed.) On Friday, January 12th, the proposed legislation for the collection of income tax wns published m a Gazette Extraordin ary. That Bill is of vital importance to this Colony, but as tbe average man here hae no means of ventilating his views m public, owing1,698 words
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Article137 1917-02-08 90 Major G Badham Thornhill R A, formerly Bta£f officer to the local forces, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order, his name appearing on the list of New Year bonoure. Mr A F A Cornelius, tbe Chief Building Inspector of the Singapore Municipality, has been granted three months' full pay137 words
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Article185 1917-02-08 90 The Silver Car procession started from the Chitty Temple m Tank rd at 3 o'clock yesterday afternocn and wended its way through various streets and roads to the Hindu Temple Sepoy Linee, where certain ceremonies, lasting until &bout 6 o'clock took place. The procession then started on its185 words
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Article110 1917-02-08 90 In the third police court yesterday afternoon, Messrs Guthrie a: Co. Ltd., being the prosecutors, Ho Ah Click was convicted of theft as 8 servant of three caseß of rubber value 9400. Accused was a coolie employed by the twakow contrac tors to Messrs Guthrie. He was110 words
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Article407 1917-02-08 90 Further Aircraft from Overseas The Overseas Club announce f amorj7>t others, the following gif<6 of aircraft to the Royal Flying Corps frcra overseas Shanghai Race Club, Nj 3, X 1.5O 0 pre sented by the Shanghai Race C!r.h tbrcucb Mr H H Reed. It is407 words
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Article138 1917-02-08 90 Friday caw the inauguration of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope m the Federated Malay States, and judging by tbe stirring speeches made by the Hon. Mr W G Maxwell, acting British Resident of Perak, who presided m Tai ping, and the Rev. R V H Burne, the Messenger138 words
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Article1680 1917-02-08 91 From Out Ovm Correspondent England's Christmas. London Dec 28. Even m Wartime Christmas brings its iHual disorganisation of the normal nation al life. In many ways it was very much a Christmas of the old fashioned type. In the country there was a good deal of frost1,680 words
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Article109 1917-02-08 91 During the year 1916 824 steamers, totalling a tonnage of 1,217,824 cleared from the port of Saigon. Of these British represented 299 steamers with a total tonnage of 404,420, French 94 steamers and 61,174 tons, American 85 steamers and 67,975 tons, Chinese 74 steamers and 69,480 tons, Norwegian 65 steamers109 words
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Article1058 1917-02-08 91 Tfaoae who thought that the Wai wou d inspire Rudyard Kipling to produce a masterpiece have been disappointed. Those who used to argue that he bad written himself out may now, if they wish, cay M I told you so Foi there is no doubt that his right1,058 words
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Article57 1917-02-08 91 The silver medal (men a) competition for January baa resulted as follows Dr J Argyyll Campbell 42 44 8 78 G B Kellagber *5 44 g 81 DrTWHßurne 47 50 16 81 Dr H W Furnivall 49 54 16 87 The gold medal resulted m a57 words
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Article188 1917-02-08 91 As this is the first occasion m the annals of the Staie of Selangor that the Chinese community have had their services recognized by the Government by the Government m a tangible way by ap pointing a certain number of them to be Justices188 words
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Article149 1917-02-08 91 Decorated by the King. London, Jan 4. Bcig. General fiubback wag among the batch of officers personally decorated by the King at the la&t investiture held m Buckingham Palace. He received the insignia of the c m g. Brig General Hubback was looking very fit and well and149 words
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Article145 1917-02-08 91 United Siatea Vice-Consul Cirl C Hansen, Bangkok, notes, m a report, that hitherto Siara has not acquired any distinction as a rubber growing country, and during the last five years the export of this product through the port of Bangkok has been comparatively small. The only145 words
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Article87 1917-02-08 91 For the Christmas Day dinner the price of turkeys was la lOd to 2s a pound. A week later they could be had for Is 3d. Mr A V Cockles who used to be m Penang Police Force, now holds the rank of Captain m the Fourth Division B F87 words
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271 1917-02-08 92 From Our Own Correspondent Koala Lumpur, Feb Bth. There was excellent weather and a fair attendance at the opening day of the meet ing, for which the going was good. Results. Pahang Stakes 1 Silvia (Mat Noor) 2 Silverlight (Norman) 3 Nullius (P271 words
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Article466 1917-02-08 92 from Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Ftb 6. Serendah Rubber Company declares a final dividend of 15 making 25 for the year. Capt. R'isPflll Grov is now ncting ns Adjutant of bis old battalion (14th Royal Fusiliers). (M M). It is understood that the SicggoraKedah road has been466 words
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Article687 1917-02-08 92 (By a Contributor.) The absence of any practical suggestions, other than an income tax, or an export duty on certain classes of produce indigenous to the Colony and Federated Malay States, m order to aasiet the home Government by taking a share m the financial burden687 words
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Article191 1917-02-08 92 Mr Blagden has been appointed Malay teacher at the London School for Oriental Studies. An exchange of children was suggested by Mr Pardoe Thomas, president of the Newport Chamber of Commerce, at a meeting of the Chamber, as a solution of the language and other diflQculties, m promoting commercial relations191 words
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Article830 1917-02-08 92 India Office Library Mcc m European Languages, Calalogue, By C O Blagden, M A. (formerly of the Straits Civil Seivice). Mr Blagden has a fine flair for book work m languages. In 1822 a collection of documents and translations from Col. Mackenzie, surveyor general at Calcutta, 212 volumes830 words
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Article399 1917-02-08 92 Mr Manhattan." The Bandman Opera Co. last ujght etaged a piece m "Mr Manhattan iQ regard to which much was expected of them. It was one of the two or three items m their repertoire looked upon a 11 special," and the company had the gratification of399 words
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Article225 1917-02-08 92 Consequent upon the wretched 6tate of the weather latst night, many of the European residents who would most pro bably have accepted the Chetties invita tion to their reception, were either delayed through lack of conveyance (for even the humble rikieha has been at a premium during the225 words
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Article199 1917-02-08 92 At Vladivostok, Harbin, Changchun, and Mukden the recent blizzard was the sever est known for 20 years, the average tern perature being 44 degrees of frost. Mr W H Avery, general manager of Toyo Kisen Kaieha linee, who arrived m Manila on the Empre66 of Asia, has made the arrangements199 words
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Article810 1917-02-08 93 London, J^n 31.- Mr Walter Long, jtary of Siate for the Colonies, ia a Ok at a War I*oan meeting at Westnn^ter -ball, said: speak with re gponsibility find as representative* of the Reaa Domiuic-ÜB, who are the pride nd fc!cry of the Empire to day, when I v810 words
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Article661 1917-02-08 93 T andon, Jan 31. WireJass. Germ m oiTl cial. Af'.er b'.rong attacks to the south of Vdlcpntua, two of which failed, tho Ruj elans penetrated a point d' appui. Tho Tuiks drove back strong reconnoitring forces m the neighbourhood of the Danube. LondOD, J»n 81. Wirelesa, German Official.661 words
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Article1303 1917-02-08 93 London. Jan 31.— Tha Foreign Office eaye The German Government claim to have conclusive proof that enemy hospitalship3 have been misused far the transport ot munitions and troops. They also claim to have submitted these proofd to the Franco British Government*, at tho game time declaring that the1,303 words
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Article156 1917-02-08 93 The death which occurred at his resideuce aS Jalan D.Uoh rd, I poll, early ou Tuesday, of Che Lops, Datoh Muda, the Malay Magistrate of Ipoh, removes o»fl of the best liked and most popular Malays m the district. He was only 35 years old and occupied a large place156 words
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Article5246 1917-02-08 94 Amsterdam, Feb I.— The text of the German Note to America is published. It expresses the agreement of Germany to a great extent with President Wilsons wishes and principles but regrets that the attitude of her enemies renders impossible the realisation of theae sub lima aims immediately. The5,246 words
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Article4395 1917-02-08 95 London, Jan 31. The Admiralty states that the Laurentic was mined and not submarined. London, Jan 31. The Laurentic was mtned lj hours after sailing on Thursday. She sank m three quarters of an hour. The wenther was flue but very cold. The crew number 475,4,395 words
