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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1922-03-09 145 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1922. NO. 1,80518 words
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Article220 1922-03-09 145 LEADERS PAGE Borneo's Future 145 I Egypt's Opportunity 145 Comments of th c Week 146 Political Parties 146 Money and Thrift 147 Paeflfte Visions 147 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. I Sago Flour Contracts 145 Sequel to Torilla Incident 149 Marine Insurance Dispute 149, 51 Attempted Suicides on Ranee 149220 words
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Article109 1922-03-09 145 Singapore Free Press" from Europe to the Straits mat] lines, are invited to send tb« name of their steamer and \n Singapore. Copies will tb .n •Vm at various ports of -all. irope wishing detailed inures &c. can have a copy i Share List posted to them. ription to the109 words
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Article89 1922-03-09 145 March 8. Bank 4 m.s. 2|4 Bank demand 2|3 3-4 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4 1-8 York, demand SO l^ 0 iayi 53% r cc, U-. -r.and 525 India, T. T. 177% Hongkong, demand 4% p.c. Prom. Yokohama, demand tV»% Java, demand 134 Bangkok, demand fO% Ssvereigrn, Bank Buyinf89 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article100 1922-03-09 145 SLOPER.— On March 2nd. at tho Maternity Hospital. Singapore, the wife of Dr. J. S. Sloper, O. B. E., of a son. SIMMONS.— On the 2nd March, at Johore Bahru, the wife of J. W. Simmons, Malay Civil Service, of a daughter/ SWETTENHAM.-On Sunday, 26th Feb., 1922, at the100 words
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Article128 1922-03-09 145 HARCUS— SPARK.— At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kuala Lumpur, on 28th Feb. by the Rev. William Murray, M.A., assisted by the Rev. A. S. Moore Anderson, M.A., the Rev. Andrew Drummond Harcus, M.A., to Veira Lickley Spark, R.R.C. DANIELS— MARTIN— At Saint George's Church, Penang, March 4th, Ernest Stuart128 words
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Article164 1922-03-09 145 March 8. Tin 75 Tons $73. 0f Gamrio- Cut« No. 1 IXO9 Gambv 9.5§ Peppci Black 13.% Pepper (white fair) 26.0* Tapior small flake, f.g. 7.00 Tapir. medium pearl f.» 7.25 Pearl go small ft 06 Coprr ix io.4# Copra undried 1C.75 Opiurr. Senares uscert: 4.500 Rice, r.r-nsroon whit*164 words
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Article, Illustration31 1922-03-09 145 Mara ah*B :b« Pnh tfca Paaala'e right "wtatafe ImvW by laf oasce tad aakfbcd by gals l Mara paartat Tralb b«r glortoas awptt imw t fUIaW tm UsJaa. Wyafcy aad Lav.31 words
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Article787 1922-03-09 145 March 8. Events which have happened at Washington have brought into far greater prominence than they would nave otherwise enjoyed, the prospects of British North Borneo. This outpost of the Empire althougt it is at present under the dominion cf a Chartered Company will, m the c uffce787 words
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Article756 1922-03-09 145 1 1 is not at all easy, from the scanty wires which have come through, to get a true estimate of the factors m regard to the Egyptian problem. The fact that Lord Allenby and Lord Curzon came to an agreement on a policy, appeared to imply that756 words
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Page 145 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous255 1922-03-09 145 THE WEEK'S NEWS. Two mails have arrived from Home since last issue, the latest London dates received being those of February Uth. On Siew Kiam, has, won the case brought by him m the Sunrrme Court against the Shanghai Marine and Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. claiming $8,000 under insurance policy255 words
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Article1102 1922-03-09 146 March 6. The event of the week was of course the marriage of the King's daughter to a member of the British peerage. The wedding appealed to the sentiment of the people for many reasons. The Princess had long been enshrined m their hearts, as the1,102 words
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Article1077 1922-03-09 146 March 7. In this far-away part of the Empire, where the keen divisions of party politics naturally fade away, and we become, or think we become, Imperialists, it is unlikely that we shall be much moved by the present strife going on between Unionists, Coaliberals, Liberals and Diehards.1,077 words
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Article776 1922-03-09 147 Starting with the two premises that the Government always wants money, and many people often want to save money, we get to the consideration of how to satisfy the two wants to the advantage of both. Thrift by itself has a fine copy-book record m its testimony.776 words
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Article776 1922-03-09 147 March 9. Poor is the soul of the man to whom the vision of some enthusiast or other does not appeal, and mean is the intelligence of the man who does not attempt to interpret the vision and see how far it is likely to be realised. We776 words
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Article169 1922-03-09 147 The Hon. Mr. Justice McCabe Reay has returned from leave. Major Graham, the new Commandant of the M.S.V.R., has arrived m Kuala Lumpur. The records m Britain for the past year show that out of 306 persons of 00 years an,l over 107 were clergymen. Mr. W. Langham Carter, District169 words
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Article766 1922-03-09 147 MILITARY OFFENDERS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Johore Bahru, Mar. 6. Five members of the Johore Military Forces (Artillery Co.) were brought before the First Magistrate, Mr. G. H. Nash, on different charges of disobedience of crders, insubordination and insolence to officers. The first man, a Sergeant-Major, was charged766 words
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Article1300 1922-03-09 148 Monday saw the cerumen cement of the S.C.C. Spring Tennis Tournament, for which the entries ar3 as numerous as ever. All the ties arranged for the opening day, however, could not be carried out on. account of the absence of several of the players at the S.V.C. paraie.1,300 words
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Article289 1922-03-09 148 Th c secret of Princess Mary's wedding dress was kept until January 31, when a uumber of Press representatives who visited Braintree, at the invitation of Sir Warner, had a him of it. The visitor* had been invited to see silks from various parts of the289 words
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Article105 1922-03-09 148 London, February 8. In the Armstrong murder case, 'the c-ouit granted rule "nisi" against the "Daily Express* 1 for contempt of court. The application was with regard to a published portrait of defendant with an inset picture of his eyes. Counsel said the picture conveyed a sense105 words
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Article26 1922-03-09 148 London, February 5.— -The PostmaaterGeneral is inviting tenders from advertisers for 350,000 square feet of space m the interior of Post Offices.26 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article166 1922-03-09 148 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 2. Mr. William Duncan, m a private letter to a local resident, states that there is as much m stock now as a year ago. During 1921 there was produced 120,000 tons less than there could have been produced, 30,000 the166 words
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Article62 1922-03-09 148 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 2. The wedding took place at St. John's Church of the well-known planter, Major A. B. Slee of Carnarvon Estate, Kuala Selangor, and Miss Monica Claire Green, of Vancouver. Aftet- the ceremony a reception was held at tie residence of62 words
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Article76 1922-03-09 148 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kualu Lumpur, Mar. 6. The Incorporated Society of Planters held its second annual meeting at Kuala Lumpur, when Mr. A. B. Milne, who presided, announced that as the result of voting, Mr. G. L. O'Hara Hickson had been elected chairman, and Mr. C. R.76 words
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Article110 1922-03-09 148 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, March 6. A meeting of the Eurasian community v as held under the auspices of the Penang Branch of the Eurasian Association, to stimulate recruiting for the volunteers. Mr. Scully, who presided, urged them to sink their differences, if any, join up and110 words
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Article266 1922-03-09 148 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, March 7. In the Supreme Court the action has commenced of Mr. W. J. L. Smith, mining engineer, Ronpibon, against Messrs. A. R. Thornton, Roland Graham and W. A. Fell, directors of Malau Tin, Ltd., claiming: $r>,ooo damages for alleged libel.266 words
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Article48 1922-03-09 148 (From Our Own Correspondent). IPenang, March 7. The annual report of the Penang Golf Club shows that the active members n ow number 230 ladies, 119. There were 74 new members during the year. The finances were sour,;! and subscriptions ami entrance fees had increased.48 words
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Article50 1922-03-09 148 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, March 7. The Ipoh Gymkhana Club propose to hol<l a two-day's race meeting on July 6th and Bth. The Sultan is offering a goM CU p Ten thoroughbreds from Australia are doe to arrive m time for ttaining before theme et ing.50 words
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Article101 1922-03-09 148 (From Our Own Correspondent) i uaia Lumpur, Mar. 7. The Malay Mail's correspondent at Colombo says that the Rubber Shareholders' Association states that a Times of Ceylon cable has been communicated to the secretaries of many rubber companies respecting January's increased crops. One group, namely Thomas Barlow and101 words
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Article42 1922-03-09 148 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, March Bth. The engagement is announced of Mr, John Harwood Brown, son of Mr. and ICn John Brown, of Bolton and St Annes-on-Sea Lancashire, to Miss Madge Nutter, daughter of Major and Mrs. Nutter. 4.42 words
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Article49 1922-03-09 148 From the Registrar of Imports and Exports w e have received the following figures, of trade for British Malaya. Import*. In February $36,791,376 or £4,292,327 January 37,435,576 or 4,367,484 Decrease 644,200 or 75,157 Exports. In February $42,210,974 or £4,924,613 January 39,219,963 or 4,575,662 Increase 2,991,011 or 348.9:>149 words
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Article172 1922-03-09 148 THE HON'BLE MR. D. Y. PERKINS By the Haruna Maru, the honT>le Mr. i). Y. Perkins goes home on retirement from the East, after a residence, exclusive of holidays, of 21 years m Singapore, for tke latter part of which he has been senior partner m the old firm of172 words
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Article181 1922-03-09 148 Mr. Edward James Maher-Smith, of New Cavendish-street, W., and Waverley, Cliftonville, Kent, formerly of Sarawak, wh» died on October 28, has left property of the value of £18,334. Subject to a legacy of £100, the testator leaves everything m truit for his wife for life and then181 words
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Article58 1922-03-09 148 His Highness the Sultan of Kelantan, accompanied by his mofther and brother, and attended by his suite, will leave Kotah Bahru on the 16th inst. by rail for Singapore, for the visit of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. During his m Singapore, His Highness will be the guest58 words
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Article720 1922-03-09 149 1 be Hon. the Chief Secretary haa return'd from IVrak to Kuala Lumpur. Mr. George Bernard Shaw has been asked tj stand m the Labour interest as candidate for West Edinburgh. It is understocd that the marriage of Viscount Grey and Lady Glenconner will take place720 words
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Article404 1922-03-09 149 TRADERS AT ISSUE. An action arising out cf contracts between two firms of Chinese traders came before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, m the Suprene Court yesterday morning. Chop Hup Kiat and Co. who carry on business as traders at 45 Cecil street, claimed $6,048.10 from404 words
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Article394 1922-03-09 149 Creditor's Application. Before Mr. Dawson m the Third Court yesterday, an application was made by creditors m respect of the property held by the police from Yeo Yong Teng, the Singapore Chinese, partner m Chop Soon Chua Seng Chan of North Canal Road, ■who was recently394 words
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Article788 1922-03-09 149 LOSS OF A IONGKANG. The Shanghai Fire and Marine Insurance Co., Ltd., were defendants m an action m the Supreme Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Barrett- Lennard, by Ong Siew Kiam, who claimed $3,000 under a policy j of insurance. ]\aint:iT was the owner of tongkang Pua788 words
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75 1922-03-09 149 In the House of Commons, replying to questions, Mr. Churchill saul that Ibn Saud was recognised by the British Government as the Sultan of Nejd and its dependencies and the arrangements for giving him financial assistance as explained m the House on June 1475 words
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Article580 1922-03-09 149 S. S. ASSOC. TO MEMORIALISE GOVT. At fhe meeting of the members of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association held m the Victoria Theatre under the chc inn an ship of Mr. J. 11. Sime yestercU.j at 7j p.m. which was fairly we!! attended, the following resolution was put580 words
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Article252 1922-03-09 149 Aa the Ranee was about to sail on Wednesday afternoon, there %v;< some excitement on board. Detectives boarded the ship, and as soon as this was known, a runaway couple attempted to end their lives by itabbing themselves with a knife. The elopement was net so much252 words
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Article692 1922-03-09 150 THE PRESENT POSITION. The following is forwarded for publication by Lieut. Ccl. F. E. Spjncer, Commandant, S. S. V. F. The Straits Battlements Volunteer Force has now been m existence for two mi ths, and has reached the streng.h shown below. S.V.C. Penang M.V.R. I tal692 words
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Article96 1922-03-09 150 Mr. Kellaway, the Postmaster-General, wishes to reintroduc c Sunday collections at Home but not deliveries. The Hon. Mr. Justice Branch and his secretary returned from Malacca to Seremban on Saturday last, where after completing the criminal asshses his Lordship sat to hear civil suits. Miss Elizabeth Hill, a waitress m96 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article344 1922-03-09 150 MIDDLESEX WIN AGAIN. The 2nd Middlesex regiment soccer team look like defeating all-comers, if they continue their present happy way. A draw with the Staffords, followed by a victory over the same team, victory over St. Joseph's, is their record up to the present, and it is one which344 words
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Article356 1922-03-09 150 The 14th annual general meeting was held on the Ist instant at the Persenangan Stia Club, North Bridge Road, with Mr. H. 81. Mohamed Ghous, the President, m the chair. Th c meeting was well attended by representatives of the affiliated clubs and officials of the Association356 words
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Article40 1922-03-09 150 r London, Feb. 7. ifri qUi the French featherwetfht champion, having knocked out Le r'oux 83 seconds, becomes European bantam-weight champion. "™pean In the semi-final of the Rugby Countr Championship played at cLcXr Gbucestershire beat Surrey by 30 potnTt.40 words
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Article1011 1922-03-09 150 THE NATIVE ENTERTAIN iME NTS. Forces have been at work outside the ken of th c ordinary man who is working for the success of the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition which commences on March 31st. There will be an unique opportunity of seeing the varied amusements of the native1,011 words
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Article486 1922-03-09 150 Agricultural Section. In addition to the competitive section of the Agricultural part of 'th c Exhibition, a special exhibit is being arranged by tta Staff of the Department of Agriculture. m which numerous agricultural products will be shown, including samples of oils of all kinds from the raw486 words
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Article108 1922-03-09 150 Instead of a mere flight round the worul. it is hoped to make the air circuit a raceSir Ross Smith »n his aeroplane versus an airship manned by an officer and a volunteer crew. The suggestion was that Sir Ross Smith was to have had a start of weeks, by108 words
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Article1104 1922-03-09 151 W. J. LOCKE. "To have any faith m humanity, one must be blind to much m life."— F. Watson. "Optimism is the attempted cheerfulness of en* who has missed happiness." —6. K. Chesterton. Among the few modern novelists whose works appeal to men of taste, Mr. W. J. Locke has1,104 words
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Article244 1922-03-09 151 Chief interest m the March issue of The Planter, which includes its usual array of interesting and instructive articles, centreß m the Editorials. On the subject of Local Agents, it has some trenchant comments: "The merchant-director-agent is a paradox; who, Holy Writ defying, attempts to serve two masters.244 words
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Article229 1922-03-09 151 I That Kinta stalwart Mr. A. J. C. Towers was the only one to vote against a St. George's Day dance and glories m it for the reasons which he states thus. We have dances at the club once or twice a week, and again once a229 words
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Article57 1922-03-09 151 Mr. Stonor, the British Resident of SeLangor, and a number of others interested were present on Sunday at Petaling at the launch of a large bucket dredge poiitoon of 360 tons, which has recently been brought over from the Philippines. The launch was successfully carried out and the hon'ble the57 words
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Article692 1922-03-09 151 Mr. Warren Smith has been appointed Surveyor of Ships for Johore. Mr. G. J. Marshall has been appointed Secretary, Town Board, Muar. Lieut. H. A. Howell, Middlesex Regt. I has been appointed an extra A. D. C. to th c Governor. A list of medical practitioners692 words
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Article432 1922-03-09 151 PLAINTIFF WINS. The Shanghai Marine and Fiie Insurance Co., Ltd. lost the action brought against them m the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lcmuurdi Ly On S ew Kiam, who claimed $:4,000 under insurance policy for the loss of his tcngkang off Bali on April 19,432 words
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Article135 1922-03-09 151 Two murders were committed m the Rochore district on Thursday night, one m Arab Street and the other m Tan Quee Lan Street, al] parties concerned being Chinese. In Arab Street, .me Cheng Ho was fatally stabbed by a compatriot named Meng See Kievv, a Shanghai man, m135 words
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Article152 1922-03-09 151 Singapore, Mar. Silver A2U. Hongkong 2% per vent. premium. Shanghai Nil. Three months gold 53 4 Share Market. Dull. Rubbers. Few enquiries. Allenbys IX cents. Tembalakfl are enquired for. Craigieleai 50 cents. Bastetti 57% to 62 tt cents. Tambalaks 50 to 56 cents. Sandycrofts enquired for152 words
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Article62 1922-03-09 151 Says the Straits Echo Last week we published a lecture by Professor Julian S. Huxley who made the statement that sex reversal was possible befoiv birth. Curiously enough, there is at the present moment a report about town that a Tamil ohild m Tanjong Bungah, which was born girl forty62 words
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Article960 1922-03-09 152 f YESTERDAY'S BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS. The large .part that Indian moneyenders pLay m Singapore bankruptcies) was indicated during the proceeding- m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard. In the majority of the cases that came before the Court one or more of the creditors were moneylenders. In960 words
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FOOTBALL.
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Article498 1922-03-09 152 The Veterans (Over Thirty), playing m Colours, were fortunate m escaping defeat at the hands of the Undei Thirtys (Whites) on the Padang yesterday evening, for they were quite outplayed m the second half of a game which resulted m a draw of one goal498 words
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Article42 1922-03-09 152 February 20. The following is the draw for the fourth round of the Association Cup.— Arsenal v Barnsley or Preston, Blackburn or Huddersfield v. Millwall, West Bromwkh or Notts County t. Aston Villa or Stoke, Cardiff v Tottenham Hotspur.42 words
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Article19 1922-03-09 152 A Reuter cable fronTNew York, dated March laf, states that Australasia hag challenged for the Davis Cup.19 words
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Article31 1922-03-09 152 In addition to the official members the following have been appointed to the Hospitals Board: Drs. Elder, Hunter and McKern, Messrs Tan Kl.eam Hock, H. B. Ward and H. B. Baker.31 words
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Article1048 1922-03-09 152 Quit quid agunt hoviine* nostri «»t 10-rr+t Itbelli JiTVUNAL We are now m the fateful month, March, which will see Prince Charming m Singapore. We know it, because the prc3ses are I all busy printing tickets of admission to ithe various entertainments, stands, views, I etc.,1,048 words
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Article581 1922-03-09 152 High Prices Realised. The following Singapore town properties belonging to the estate of Bocy Chew See alias Chew Ah Foong deceased, were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Sins at their saleroom No. 30 Chulia Street on Wednesday afternoon before a large attendance of prospective buyers.581 words
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Article27 1922-03-09 152 Mr. Trowell has been appointed chairman of the board of examiners under the Machinery Ordinance and Messrs. Masterton Kellar, M«llor, Heron, H. Smith, HcNab and Brown examiner*.27 words
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THE PRODUCE MARKET.
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Article118 1922-03-09 153 Singapore, March 2. The value of the commodity continues to decline m all Markets. Prices locally hare dropped to Sheet 25 Vz cents, Crepe ~.> cents and present prospects seem to point to a return to the low water-mark values of June last year. For the Auctions, yesterday,118 words
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Article196 1922-03-09 153 1 I Singapore, March 2. Further declines have taken place since j last reporting and the weekly auctions on Wednesday opened with values down about one to two cents. With smaller quantities on offer, most grades were m fairly good demand. Standard Sheet was easy of sale j196 words
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Article149 1922-03-09 153 Singapore, Mar. 2. Since our last report the market has again weakened and prices are 2 cents lower. Heavy liquidation has apparently been taking place m London, whilst the stocks are only a little under 70,000 tons. Manufacturers have not been m the market to any149 words
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Article114 1922-03-09 153 Singapore, Mar. 3. Tin.— 6143.1&0. 100 sold at $72.75. Rubber*. No enquiries. Mining.— Dull. Taipings 95 cents, North. Taipings $1.00, South Taipings 50 cents, Nawng Pets 80 cents, Raw&ngs 57^ cents, Murais $5.60, Linguis $3.30, Collieries $12.25, Kinta Associations $3.75, Renongs 21». Cd. Ulu Piahs114 words
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Article99 1922-03-09 153 LYALL EVATT'S REPORT. Singapore, Mar. 3. Thu— £l43.ls. |72* 100 Tons sold. Rubber.--. Nothing doin.er, quotations unihantrod. Tins.— Noths 97% $1.02*-», Souths 47^> 52%, Taipirtgs 92M: 97%, Nawng Pets 1~* 2 82%, Johanj 72 Va 77%, Murais $5.60— turn rights cum 3rd interim dividend 10 per cent payable March 14th,99 words
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Article40 1922-03-09 153 In connection with the murder by tome unknown person of a young scout while on manoeuvres m Siam recently, the Bangkok Times states: A man is now to be prosecuted for the murder of the Scout at Sanam Chandra, Siam.40 words
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Article737 1922-03-09 153 The Singapore Photographic Harmonious Association has been registered under the Societies Ordinance. His Majesty the King has appointed Mr. Robert Hyde Greig Minister to Siam, says a Reuter's cable yesterday. Mr. J. Macdonald k'as now received the substantive appointment of Agent of the Chartered Bank m737 words
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Article1163 1922-03-09 153 EJECTMENT OF TEN ANTS. IMERESTING COURT JUDGMENTS. Interesting judgments relating to the ejectment of tefkintfl were delivered by the Chief Ju.tic^, Sir Waiter Shaw, and Mr. Justice Barrett-Lemiaid m the Supreme Court on Sa f urday morning, m an appeal from a decision by the District Judge. The appellants were1,163 words
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130 1922-03-09 153 Despite the unsettled conditions whick prevailed during the ye^r, new assurances of over £9,000,000 were issued, the gain m insurance m forc c being: over £4,000,000. The assets increased during the year by over £800,000 and now amount to over £7,500,000. Dividends paid to policy-hulaers amounted130 words
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Article196 1922-03-09 153 The following were the guests of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guilleraard at dinner at Government House on Thursday, 2nd. Rt. Hon. Sir J. West Ridgeway, G.C.8., G.C.M.G., X.C.5.1., H. E. Major General Sir Neil Malcolm, X.C.8., D.5.0., Col. Sir Arthur Mayo Robson, K.8.E., C.8., C.V.0., and196 words
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Article166 1922-03-09 153 Calcutta and suburbs were on Feb 18 m the grip of a heat wave which is attributable to a depression now m the Punjab. The maximum temperature for the past two days according to the meteorological report was 93.6 degrees which is 11.2 degrees above the normal. The large fortune166 words
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Article84 1922-03-09 154 On the 26th February Lady Guillemard, Patroness f>r Malaya of the Girl Guides, ■nt the following telegram to Her Royal Highness Princess Mary through Lady Baden-Powell Please tender to Her Royal Highness Princeai Mary dutifal congratulation! and earnest wishes for her future happiness on occasion84 words
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Article373 1922-03-09 154 EX-SERVICE MEN'S PARADE. The following is forwarded for publication by the Hon. Secretary, Singapore Branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya H.R.H. the Prince of Wales has signified his desire to meet all ex-Service men at an informal parade. This has been arranged and will take place373 words
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Article115 1922-03-09 154 A Renter cable, dated March 4th., states that m an International soccer match at Glasgow, Scotland beat Ireland by two goals to one. In a rugger match, played at Twickenham on Saturday, the Navy beat the Army by 7 points to 3. WORLD'S WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP. A Reuter cable115 words
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Article156 1922-03-09 154 The March ?»ledal (Bogey) competition was played on Saturday and Sunday, 4th and sth inst. and resulted m a win for Mr. V. J. Coleman wi.h a net scor of "All Square." Fifty-four cards were taken out and th c following were rv turned: Th c sweep156 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article331 1922-03-09 154 S. R. C. Beat R. G. A. i The S.R.C. scored another decisive sue- j cess on th c Padang on Saturday, when they met the R.G.A. m a friendly match. A late start was made owing to the heavy j rain and the wicket was m a soddened331 words
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Article464 1922-03-09 154 H. F. The Governor's Cup. I The opening race of the fixtures for this month was for His Excellency the Governor's up, and as weather and -entries were all that could be desired yesterday, a most, exciting time ensued. Twlve boats faced the starter at 10 a.m.464 words
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Article744 1922-03-09 154 Mr. G. Simpson, of the F.M.S. Police, leaves for Home by the Kashgar. Mr. Franklyn Robinson has taken up his duties as Deputy Public Prosecutor, Penang. Mr. P. W. Ward, Canadian Government Trade Commissioner to the Middle East, is leaving on a trip to Siam. Mr.744 words
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Article338 1922-03-09 154 A GREAT SUCCESS. There was a large and distinguished com- pany present at th c Victoria Theatre last evening to listen to the excellent Variety Entertainment arranged for the benefit of the Benevolent Fund of the Association, which is doing pood work m helping servic c men, whether338 words
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Article215 1922-03-09 154 The first parade fur the European Companies of the new Volunteer I)< fence For c took place last evening, when Composite Company and A Company paraded for organization. There was a satisfactory turnout (about 250) and the few movements which were required to brinjr the various section? and215 words
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Article112 1922-03-09 154 Mr. Roland Braddell, on behalf of tfa Eastern Shipping Company, moved before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard m the Supreme Court yesterday, that direction should be jriven for the carrying into effect of the decree of the Court made on August 2, 1021. m the action brought by the112 words
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Article102 1922-03-09 154 Our Ipoh correspondent wires \h:n reported that the hon'ble Mr. R. Brash contemplates resigning the Federal Council owing to the pressure on his time of his own business. Mr. Burnet Hersher, American correspondent m London of the Public Ledger, is m Singapore, after completing an extensive tour of Java and102 words
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Article1326 1922-03-09 155 THE COMPANY'S POLICY CHANGED, j (From Our Own Correspondent). Jesselton, Feb. 27. The Bight Honourable Sir J. West Ridgeway, President of the Chartered Com- I pony, left Je-selton on February 21st after a slay of nearly two months m the Territory. of the West Coast and the1,326 words
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197 1922-03-09 155 THE PENANG MILLIONAIRE WILL CASE. The difficulty of carrying on with the Penang millionaire will suit m the Supreme Court, Hongkong m the absence of counsel for the plaintiff, was got over, recently when the hearing was resumed, by holding the proceedings m Chambers. A solicitor cannot take the place197 words
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Article158 1922-03-09 155 In a few days Monseigneur Perrichon will be going to Malacca for the celebration there next Sunday of the third centenary of the canonisation of St. Francis Xavier, after whom the Church of the French Mission is named. During his lifetime the great Apostle of the East158 words
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Article1481 1922-03-09 155 "Books," wrote Bacon at the end of the j sixteenth century, "must follow sciences, and not sciences books," and upon minds of this twentieth is bid the responsibility of sifting truth from fable, especially m Nature, so far as yet revealed. The science of Geolo y divides1,481 words
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Article172 1922-03-09 155 The mortality returns for Singapore island for the week ending Feb. 18, showed a total of 240 deaths giving a ratio a£ 28.48. Phthisis caused 27 deaths, malarial fever 26, pneumonia 23, "fever" 21, dysentery 14. One European death was reeorcied. It is satisfactory to learn, says the Pinang Gazette,172 words
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Article506 1922-03-09 156 i COURT PROCEEDINGS. By a summons m Chambers, Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, m the Supreme Court yesterday, was called upon to give declarations as to a number of clauses contained m the will of the late Mr. Paolo Peuro Giovanni Consigliere, the former proprietor of the firm506 words
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Article109 1922-03-09 156 For some time past a Chinese couple have- been imposing on the credulous at Katong, as to the efficacy of their drugs and medicinei as sure remedies for various ailments, with the result that m some catei tho administrations have proved dangerous. Following on an abortive attempt to109 words
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Article211 1922-03-09 156 During the past few days we have been i< ".id ng the contemporaneous accounts of the Singapore Bfut'ny of 1915. Had not the "brains' 1 of the "emeuto," Chisti Khan, been killed by a .stray shot quite early m the rising, things mi^ht have gi ne prei-211 words
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Article749 1922-03-09 156 H Sir West Ridgeway was m Kuala Lumpur I on Sunday. The Chief Secretary and Mrs. Maxwell < arrived m Kuala Lumpur on Monday. A letter posted at Sentul on August 11th, 1921, was delivered m Kuala Lumpur on Saturday last. i Capt. Robinson, R.N., and749 words
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Article124 1922-03-09 156 The following telegrams have been forwarded to us for publication From the Governor of the Straits Settlements. To the Secretary of State for the Colonies. 27th February, 1922. All nationalities m British Malaya have collected $5,000 for purpose of wedding present to Princess Mary. Would suggest 1124 words
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Article405 1922-03-09 156 Mr. A. G. Glenister, President of the F. If., S. Chamber of Mines (and partner m the firm of O&borne and Chappel), has stnt to the Press certain correspondence which has passed between himself as President of "the Chamber of Mines and Mr. W. Wallace Cook, Managing Director405 words
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Article111 1922-03-09 156 THE V. D. MEETING. To The Editor. Sir,—In your report of the S. S. A. meeting last evening I am reported as maintaining that Dr. JGalloway's amendment (to the effect that the C. D. Ordinance of 1870 was the best means of dealing with the local venereal disease problem) "set111 words
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Article54 1922-03-09 156 The weekly meeting of the Rent Assessment Bmard was held m the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, Mr. C. F. Green presiding. Other members present were Messrs E. A. Elias, E. Tessensohn, Gaw Khek Kiam, Koh San Hin, A. M. S. Angullia, and H. Beadsworth. The applications considered were54 words
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Article350 1922-03-09 156 Information Bureau. The object of the Bureau is to assist visitors of all nationalities to the Exhibition, with information as to where to lind all exhibits and amusements, as m all probability there will be many who will be complete strangers to Singapore and will be glad o350 words
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Article255 1922-03-09 156 Some mention was made re cnUy regarding the seniority of tropical residence among the present inhabitant! of Singapore. It is believed that the prior claim to length of connection with Singapore lies with Mr. J. Stubbs, a ship's carpenter, win) joined Ah C honjx at Tanjong tthu,255 words
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Article102 1922-03-09 156 i The appearance of the Solicitor General L* the District Court ll a somewhat rare occurrence. Yesterday morning Major Langley on behalf of the military aui tes applied to the District Ji 1 to fix a date for the hearing of the action If. B. the102 words
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Article53 1922-03-09 156 We are officially informed that His Majesty the King lias graciously consented that His Excellency the Governor's annual bull at Government House should this year be given, not as usual, m honour of His Majesty's birthday, but m honour of the visit cf His Rayal Highness the53 words
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Article38 1922-03-09 156 A Chinese named Tan Ah Cheng pleaded guilty befcre Mr. Bull yesterday to the theft of a pair of b noculars valued at 2riO francs belonging to r.n officer on board the Orcnoque. He was remanded for sentence.38 words
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Article102 1922-03-09 157 Singapore, Mar. 7. Tin.— £l46 17s. 6d. 75 tons sold 74.25. Rubbers. DulL New Serendahs $1.60, United Malaccas 82 >.j, Tapahs $7.75, Lunas 16.25, Kedaha $1.95, Jimahs 92Vj, CraigieIca- 52 1 i, Batang Benars $1.30. Mining. Talpinga 85, North Taipings $1, South Taipin^s 50, Nawng Peta 72%, Lin£uis102 words
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Article118 1922-03-09 157 Singapore, Mar. 7. Silver 32^ 8 Hongkong 3% per cent premium. Three months gold 53. Share Market. Dull. Rubbers. Few enquiries. Allenbys 18, I Crmigieleai 50, Bassetta > r >7 I 62%, Tambalaks 47% 52 i<>, Sandycrofta enquiried for At 75, Bukit Kepongl $2.02 1 Una. Tmiping 9095,118 words
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Article150 1922-03-09 157 Singapore, Mar. 7. Tin.— -£146. 17s. 6d. $74% 75 tons sold. Quotations for the week from Mar. Ist. to date:— -Highest 7414, Lowest $71*4 I done 785 tons sold. Rubbers.— Bukit K. B. 45 50, Craigrieleas 17% 52 -j, Jimmhl 57% 92 s Nyalas $4.50 $4.75,150 words
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Article315 1922-03-09 157 NON-EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT FUND. The focal secretary of the above writes as follows: I attach herewith a brief summary of work done by my Committee from the Bth September, 1921 to the 31st January, 1922. A handful of men consisted of the above met together on the Bth September and discussed315 words
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Article42 1922-03-09 157 Two new officers were appointed by the Colonial Office to this part of the world m the month ended Jan 10th., Mr. W. C. Hodges, accountant Government Monopolies; and Capt. J. S. English, professor of midwifery at King Edward VII Medical School.42 words
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544 1922-03-09 157 THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1922. CHINESE DIVORCE SUIT. WITNESS'S STRANGE STORY. Chong Faow Chong, a clerk m the Police Department, petitioned th© Chief Justice Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Court yesterday, for the dissolution of his marriage with Ang Heng Cheng Neo, alleging adultery with Teoh Siew Lan, who was544 words
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Article267 1922-03-09 157 Mr. John Cowen, well known to journalists m the Far East, who founded th« China Times Teintsin, m 1916, is returning to Tientsin and will shortly assume the editorship of the North China Daily Mail. Mr. Cowen first came to China m 1900, and prior to that year was on267 words
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Article191 1922-03-09 157 Th 2 Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 541 st. auction yesterday, March Bth., when ther? was Catalogued 1,704,805 lbs.; Tons 761.07. Offered 1,372,577 lbs.'; Tons 612.76. Sold 1,181,200 lbs.; Tons 527.36. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per lb. Singapore Standard Quality 25 M» (5191 words
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Article241 1922-03-09 157 Singapore, March 7, 5 p.m. There has been a decided improvement m the amount of business put through during the week, but interest is still centied on Investment Stocks. T:n is once again down on the week and r.hcws a decline of £2 12s. 6d. at £146241 words
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Article353 1922-03-09 157 Singapore, Mardi 8. During the week fair business has been transacted m all sections. Sellers have realised the futility of holding for higher fifUlM and transactions have m most instances, been on a lower basis. The rubber market is still weak, after a slight firming m the353 words
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Article518 1922-03-09 157 Admissibility of Evidence. An action arising out of a promissory note made by a dying man, came before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard m the Supreme Court yesterday morning:. Soh Peng Toh claimed $6,720 from Tan Huan 800, the executor of Koh Ann Soo, who he alleged signed a518 words
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Article210 1922-03-09 157 The twelfth report of the Directors to the Shareholders, for the year ended Dec. 31st. to be presented at the annual meeting en March 18, at 64, Robinson Road at noon states:— The net profit for the year, after making full provision for depreciation, and for income210 words
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Article67 1922-03-09 157 "Keeper of the peace" suggests that m those days of snow and slush one feels that the policemen on point duty will soonfrr or later become victims of rheumatism ahd other complaints. Why not provide them with a stout rubber mat? It need not be carted about/ some obliging tradesman67 words
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Article343 1922-03-09 158 THE S. S.C. GRIFFINS. The thirty griffins, twenty horses and ten ponies, for the Singapore Sporting Club I have been drawn as follows. 2. Bay mare by Breakespear (imported) La Bolero, R. Page. .*>. Bay Gld. by Breakespear (imported) Sarah Jane, J. B. David. 4. Bay Gld. by Breakespear (imported)343 words
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402 1922-03-09 158 The Rev. G. H. Douglas presided at the ar.nual meeting of the congregation of the Presbyterian Church, which was held at Tomlinson Hall last night, and m moving: the adoption of the report of the session, referred to various features contained therein. Commenting on the position402 words
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Article5453 1922-03-09 158 HOME. [Reuter's Serrice.] London, Feb. 27. In the House of Commons Mr. Churchill stated »that the result of the Irish Conference at the Colonial Office was very satisfactory and most reassuring. The South Irish ministers were m no way weakened m their determination to carry out th? treaty entirely.5,453 words
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Article3035 1922-03-09 160 r[Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 28. The special progress made m the Senate Foreign Relation! Committed m considering and recommending the conference treaties, appears to have given much satisfaction m the United States. The committee, with one exception already telegraphed, has ma<ie a clean sweep nullifying the vexatious reservations to3,035 words