The Straits Budget, 30 May 1929

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    28 1 The Straits Budget being the weekly issue of the straits times [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] No. 3.720 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1929 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d*
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    CONTENTS.
    352 1 traders Paf Singapore Harbour 3 The Rubber Future The Educational A oar Malaya and Geneva J -4 In Germany To-Day The Tin Outlook Occasional Notes «H» 'elegrams. Reuter and Special—- c overing Past Week’s News 19-23 Pictures— I iverseaa League At Home 15 Pmoire Day at St. Josephs lo
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    1829 1 Dr. McKern is returning to Penang by the Patroclus due on June 18. Mr. R. V. Patterson, manager of Borneo Motors, Ltd., Penang, is going home on leave. Captain D. P. White, who recently arrived in Malacca. is being transferred to Taiping as Veterinary Surgeon. The Colonial
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR.
    937 3 —Straits Times, May 23. With commendable promptitude, the inmerittl Shipping Committee has issued t report on the question of improving Singapore Harbour, and its recomPieinlations indicate that there need be I further delay in proceeding with the urgently needed extensions to the Harbour baud's wharfage facilities. Although in
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    THE RUBBER FUTURE.
    1097 3 —Straits Times, May 24. Perhaps the most important statement in Mr. William Duncan’s speech at the annual meeting of the Rubber Growers Association was that the Association had decided to send two experts to Sumatra to study the Dutch native industry. Although the free exchange of information
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    THE EDUCATIONAL YEAR.
    1045 3 this tolerance is not abused.—Straits Times, May 25. Few of the annual reports by the various heads of Government Departments can compare in clearness and occasional dry humour with those of the present Director of Education, S.S. and F.M.S. Dr. Winstedt is recognized as one of the
    this tolerance is not abused.—Straits Times, May 25.  -  1,045 words
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    MALAYA AND GENEVA.
    1051 3 —Straits Times, May 27. In spite of the technical facilities for the dissemination and transmission of news one still feels in the Far East a curious impression of total separation from Europe, and an immense amount remains to be done in information and education in this connection.
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    IN GERMANY TO-DAY.
    982 4 civilised world.—Straits Times, May A sign of the times is to he found in the publication of a German Literature Number which accompanied a recent issue of the Times Literary Supplement. Since the appearance of “Jew Suss” in an English translation there has been an increasing interest
    civilised world.—Straits Times, May  -  982 words
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    THE TIN OUTLOOK.
    1111 4 valuable as time goes on.” —Straits Times, May 2U. Malaya has been startled to read Mr. Eric I.ochner’s opinion that the tin industry is heading for a severe crisis. The statistical position is far from satisfacj tory, production being steadily ahead of consumption, but this country is
    valuable as time goes on.”—Straits Times, May 2U.  -  1,111 words
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    SINGAPORE WEDDINGS Presbyterian Church Ceremonies.
    392 4 A pretty wedding was solemnized at th Presbyterian Church on Saturday by t/, Rev. S. Band, 8.A., when the contractin' parties were Mr. Francis McDonald Ed monds, of Messrs. Sime, Darby and r Ltd., of Malacca, and Miss Jean Fork Stephen, elder daughter of Mr.
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    HEALTH STATISTICS.
    137 4 The Singapore Municipal health statemenu for the wreek ended May IS gives the total number of deaths as male 174. and female 95. This represents a death rate of 29.16 per mille, per annum, compared with 26.34 in the preceding week and 30.32 in the corresponding week of
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  • OCCASIONAL NOTES
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      SO TIRED !
      164 5 SO TIRED Straits Times, May 23. i ittle Walter, the golfer who always n‘ requires rest. He confesses that r! is’ very tired—too weary, even, to col- t a lot of money for performing the rv simple (to the man who always task of knocking spots off Archie cinipston. Instead
      Straits Times, May 23.  -  164 words
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      WHAT ! NO STOCKINGS !
      230 5 WHAT NO STOCKINGS —Straits Times, May 23. \mong the news of importance which lUS hed by cable to Malaya overnight the announcement that prominent women tennis players have decided to go "ep further in being lightly clad-all for the good of the game. They are ,i< ing without stockings and
      —Straits Times, May 23.  -  230 words
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      TRACKING ANOPHELINES.
      389 5 ,u, uld bo supervised.—Straits Times, May 23. How much remains to be done before the complete story of malaria control is u.own is shown by the latest publication issued bv the Institute for Medical Reearch, Kuala Lumpur. It is entitled A Summary of Anopheline Breeding Places «n Malaya,”
      ',u,uld bo supervised.—Straits Times, May 23.  -  389 words
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      HE WHO READS MAY RUN !
      91 5 HE WHO READS MAY RUN a newspaper may be rather dear.—Straits Times, May 24. 1 hp Canton police a few days ago ;s suod an order to the effect that anyone l/uight selling or reading the Hong Kong 'mrs, a Chinese newspaper published in British Colony, would be executed. It
      a newspaper may be rather dear.—Straits Times, May 24.  -  91 words
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      SCHOOL ADVERTISING.
      310 5 registration means.—Straits Times, May 24. x ayan parents should note a warning given by Dr. R. O. Winstedt in his 1928 report on education in the F.M.S. The number of pupils attending private schools has considerably during the year, he states. Some of these schools a genuine educational
      registration means.—Straits Times, May 24.  -  310 words
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      KELANTAN'S PROGRESS.
      374 5 KELANTAN S PROGRESS. valuable work in Kelantan.—Straits Times, May 24. Those who contend that imperialism is a necessary phase in world history will find much to support their argument in the facts and statistics marshalled in the annual administration report of Kelantan. Since this State came under British protection in
      valuable work in Kelantan.—Straits Times, May 24.  -  374 words
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      WHAT SAILORS READ.
      206 5 Wallace, came second.—Straits Times, May 25. Near the entrance to the Empire Dock in Singapore is a little wooden hut in which are housed books for the use of sailors in port. The collection was made by the general secretary of the Y.M.C.A. and while it is
      Wallace, came second.—Straits Times, May 25.  -  206 words
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      ELECTION LIVELINESS.
      267 5 1924 over the Zinovieff letter.—Straits Times, May 25. Quite a lively issue has been introduced into the General Election campaign through a remark by Sir Herbert Austin, the motor magnate, which on the face of it seemed innocent enough. He stated that if the new Parliament repealed the
      1924 over the Zinovieff letter.—Straits Times, May 25.  -  267 words
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      THE GARTER MISSION.
      320 5 St. aits Times, May 25. There are in all newspaper offices mysterious quantities that cause many grej hairs. They are known os “news values’" and they are subject to variation by a multitude of circumstances. Largely, they are governed by the amount of news available and it
      St. aits Times, May 25.  -  320 words
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      MOIR AND OWEN.
      220 5 —Straits Times, May 27. When a week had passed without arv trace being found of Flight Lieut. Moir and Flying Officer Owen or their machine it seemed only too certain that two more names had been added to aviation’s roll of honour. They left Bima on the
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      CHINESE LABOUR.
      230 5 —Straits Times, May 27. There seemed, at first glance, to be a curious connection between the report that the French are making experiments with Chinese labour in Equatorial Africa and the fact that a General Election is in progress in Great Britain. Then we remembered that Chinese labour
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      THE CAT'S EXAMPLE.
      345 5 art of tropical living.—-Straits Time-, May 27. An American doctor has been protesting against the common custom in his country of seeking health by setting the alarm clock for seven a.m., jumping out of bed at that hour, turning on the radiov and doing physical jerks to
      art of tropical living.—-Straits Time-, May 27.  -  345 words
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      LIFTING THE VEIL.
      259 5 Straits Time-, May At a special meeting of the council of the Planters’ Association of Malaya, to U held on June 6, delegates will be given an opportunity to discuss fully the confidential report of Messrs. Cummins and Grabum relative to the inquiry into the i'flairs of
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      INDIAN LABOUR IN CEYLON.
      380 6 —Straits Times, May 28. While planters may sometimes kick against the goad judiciously applied by the Government of India, there is no doubt that, on the whole, governmental supervision of the immigration and employment of Indian labour has been beneficial. This point was brought <ipt by
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      CIGARETTES vs. CHOCOLATES.
      157 6 —Straits Times, May 28. A bitter war is being fought, according to the home Press—a war which no pacts, conferences or gestures can prevent. The manufacturers of chocolates and other delicacies once so popular declare that they are engaged in a struggle to the death w'ith the
      —Straits Times, May 28.  -  157 words
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      AN AYURVEDIC “ DOCTOR.”
      248 6 AN AYURVEDIC DOCTOR.” Straits Times, May 29. Practitioners of the Ayurvedic system of medicine will do well to note a case which was recently heard in Colombo, in which an Ayurvedic physician unsuccessfully appealed against a police court conviction for having used the title Doctor without being a registered medical
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      BRIGHTER REPORTS.
      267 6 BRIGHTER REPORTS readable, non-technical reports.—Straits Times, May 29. It is quite evident that Mr. A. Caldecott is falling into line with other senior members of the Malayan Civil Service in presenting departmental reports that will appeal to a wider public than is comprised in the officiul element whose business it
      readable, non-technical reports.—Straits Times, May 29.  -  267 words
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      ARMING THE POLICE.
      317 6 protection cannot be devised.—Straits Times, May 29. Last October a native policeman was killed by Chinese criminals in Singapore last week another constable, who jhad previously proved his courage bv a notable arrest, was fatally wounded by n gunman whom he tackled single-handed and in yesterday’s issue
      protection cannot be devised.—Straits Times, May 29.  -  317 words
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    MR. JUSTICE DEANE. Probable Appointment To Gold Coast.
    77 6 We understand on good authority that Mr. Justice G. C. Deane, puisne judge of the Straits Settlements and judicial commissioner of the F.M.S. since 1924, is to be appointed Chief Justice of the Gold Coast. We are informed that Government is not
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    THE VOLUNTEER FORCE
    94 6 The following appointments under the Volunteer Force Ordinance are notified in the Government Gazette :—Mr. N. I) Mudie to be a member of the Advisory Committee for Penang, vice Mr. J. S. \Y Arthur, resigned Lieut. (Acting Capt.) •T. A. Cowan, S.S.V.F. transferred to the Reserve of
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    56 6 Leave has been granted in the Malayan Civil Service to Capt. E. A. Ross, M.C., i)r. W. S. Leicester, Messrs. E. Aune, R. P. Cuscaden, J. W. W. Hughes, G. J. Henbrey, M. Baker, T. H. Newey, 1. Gardiner, F. L. Harding, P. H. Holland. G. C. Hesketh, W. J.
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    DEPRESSION IN TIN MARKET. Dividends at Present Prices. 15,000 TONS SURPLUS. Differing Conditions Of Companies.
    1150 6 (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Since the revival of the price of tin in 1903 ereat interest has been taken in the probable trend of prices o' er a P of years and various authorities ha>e
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    LORD BALFOUR. Health Satisfactory But Rest Ordered.
    52 6 Rugby, May 28. The Earl of Balfour, who has not been really well, has been ordered a complete rest by his doctors. A bulletin issued today announces this, but adds that Lord Balfour’s condition is quite satisfactoryLord Balfour is 80 years of age.—
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    CHINESE WILL CASE. Bequest to Government For Education.
    109 6 Mr. Justice Deane reserved judgment :n the Supreme Court on May 22 n a motion for determination of certain clauses in tn< will of Sect Tiang Lim (deceased), irwhich the plaintiff was Seet Beng Dng. and the defendants Seet Beng Sin an
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    S.S.A. COMMITTEE.
    60 6 At a meeting of the elected commit e< of the Straits Settlements (Singap°f Association held last week the following additional members &ere appointed to ttu* committee :—Messrs, the Hon. Pledger, H. B. Layton, J. R. George. C. V. Bailey, H. W. Raper, C. E. Wurtzburg, Y. Afifi, Dr.
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    CHINESE AND CHILD ADOPTION. Legislation Needed. RECURRING QUESTION IN THE COLONY.
    1397 7 (By Our Chinese Correspondent.) This evening at the Chinese Christian Association Hall there will be h e ld an inter-club debate, with the C.C.A. and the Chinese Students’ Literary Association participating, on the proposition that Government should introduce legislation
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    POSSIBLE PREMIERS: N° 1
    49 7 The Rt. Hon. Stanley Baldwin, P.C., D.C.L., LL.D., Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury 1923-24 and 1924-29. M.P. (Uon.) BewdJey Division ot Worcestershire since 1908 Financial Secretary to the Treasury 1917-21 President of the Board of Trade 1921-22 Chancellor of the Exchequer 1922-23.
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    TROPICAL CROP DISEASES.
    357 7 The latest number of the Malayan Agricultural Journal contains a record of further progress in the study of local species of Phytophthora. The results prove that several species of Phytophthora are directly responsible for th:* diseases of Black Stripe, Patch Canker and Pod Rot in Malaya, whil*
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    ROSS FUND GOING AHEAD FAST. Malaya’s Response. WHERE ARE THE TIN COMPANIES ?
    635 7 ROSS FUND GOING AHEAD FAST. Malaya’s Response. WHERE ARE THE TIN COMPANIES It was on Monday, May 13, that the first announcement was made in Malaya that a fund had been opened in London for Sir Ronald Ross, and on the same day a local fund was opened by the
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    TOTAL WRECK OF FLYING BOAT. Battle Between Rival Scientists.
    1234 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, May 25. The three flying boats, D21, D22, and D23, which set out from Holland to fly to Java have had an ill fated journey, They began with minor troubles and delay in the early stages
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    DEFENDING THE BIBLE. Lecture at the Malayan Seminary.
    314 8 A lecture on the question, Shall We Have a New Bible was delivered by the Rev. V. E. Ht ndei>hot, MA., on May 22 at the Malayan Seminary, Upper Sornngoon Road, Singapore, before a large and representative audience. The speaker said he
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    MALAYANS AT HOME. Exhibitions of Films From Brunei.
    335 8 (From Oar Own Correspondent.) London, May 2. Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, Resident of Brunei and Mrs. McKerron recently arrived Home and a few days back the., was a private view at Mala>a House of a film taken by Mr. McKerron showing
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    SELANGOR MOTORISTS. Automobile Association Officials.
    192 8 (From Our Chvn Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 26. The seventh annual general meeting of the Selangor Automobile Association was held in the Selangor Club yesterday evening. In the absence of Mr. D. S. Ainger, the President, and the Hon. Mr. A. S. Bailey, the vice-president,
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    SIAMESE CREMATION. Last Honours to Prince Bhanurangsi.
    153 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 27. The cremation of the remains of H.R.H. Prince Bhanurangsi took place yesterday evening. There was a very imposing procession of naval and military units from Wat Poh. After a religious service had been held the procession
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    F.M.S. POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS. Development of Air Mails.
    659 8 Interesting particulars relating to the work of the F.M.S. Posts and Telegraphs during the past year are contained in the annual report of Mr. A. Caldecott, seen, tary for Postal Affairs, S.S. and F.M.S which has just been issued. The most important
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    81 8 The Hon. Mr. C. W. H. Cochrane arrive: at Taiping on Thursday evening to assu^ 1 duties as British Resident of Pc He was accorded an official reception was received by a guard of honour ti the Burma Rifles in command of Capt- r Faunce while a battery fired a
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    London's Amusements. Successes and Failures in Theatreland. —Enormous Queues for “Journey’s End.”-- Talkies’ One Advantage.— "Rope” an Adventure in Sheer Cruelty.—Sybil Thorndike in a New Clemence Dane Play.
    1392 9  - London's Amusements. Successes and Failures in Theatreland. —Enormous Queues for “Journey’s End.”-- Talkies’ One Advantage. "Rope” an Adventure in Sheer Cruelty.—Sybil Thorndike in a New Clemence Dane Play. (By Our London Critic, J. Jefferson Farjeon.) London, May 2. |N spite of three 1 or four very notr jjPt* successes, thet
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    F.M.S. RAILWAYS. Chief Cashier Sent For Trial.
    446 9 I From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 28. After recording the evidence of 26 witnesses, Nagar Ayadurai, Chief Cashier of *ho Cash and Pay Office of the F.M.3. Railways, was committed to the assizes by dr. h. Nash, pftlico magistrate, to-day, mrgetl
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    66 9 The Straits Times is not responsible fotf the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letter* must be short and to the point. Long epistles are liable to be rejected or cat down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication but us
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    TELLING THE TALE.
    97 9 —Ed., S.T.] To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It is a pity that your contributors, when endeavouring to air their knowledge of Malay, should not aspire to a higher standard of accuracy. The correct Romanisation of the sentence at the endl of “Telling the Tale”
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    SINGAPORE’S CHANCE.
    142 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The Singapore General Post Office has got a very fine chance of becoming? the slowest post office in the East, even in spite of the fact that competition for this championship is keen. Mails for dispatch to Penang and Belawan
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    ON AN ROAD COMPLAINT.
    139 9 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,--The residents of Onan Road wore exceedingly pleased that the Singapore Municipality took over that District an far as Joo (’hiat Road, and they enjoy tlx* benefits of cheaper gas and water still their desires have not yet been
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    MOTOR BOAT FEAT.
    163 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The following may lx* of interest to those keen on out-hoard motor hooting. Incidentally, I would like to know if th«r times stated below have l>een l>ettered by any motor boat. Mr. A. L. Birch, of J oho re
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    FIFTY PER CENT. PAID.
    73 9 The receiving order against Ambrose William Lewis was rescinded and tin; adjudication order annulled by Mr. .lustiro Deane in the Bankruptcy C >urt on Friday, v composition bating been approved. The Assi: tnnt Official A signoe (Mr. T. B. Cocker) said Mr. l.ev.i was adjudicated in
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    LONDON TIN MARKET. Weekly Review. THE MYSTERY OF THE “GROUP.”
    1043 10 <By Our London Correspondent.) London, May 2. So far as the impartial observer can ®ee, the immediate future of tin prices depends upon the attitude and operations of the nebulous entity known familiarly us the group,” whose campaign to force
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    Trade of British Malaya. Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise.
    76 10 ,l foreign merchandise, excluding parcel CO T” t i"p’“. t r.nd «ported ro'lnd’ from British Mal.y. durin* 1W »nd rORTS Increase or jjog 1929 Decrease 1928 1929 Decrease (in thousands of January BW, 76*03 jW* 84 004 s}’ w
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    SIAMESE TIN COMPANIES. Opportunities For Investment.
    343 10 There is room for Siamese capital to be placed in tin mining enterprises in this country, and it should be given a chance to be invested in the large foreign companies. In fact, I suggest that it should be given an opportunity to participate
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    EASTERN TRADE. New Association Which May Expand to Straits.
    111 10 The* Indian and Eastern Association for Promotion and Protection of Trade, Ltd., which has just been formed, intends to cover India only to begin with, including Burma. Ceylon, and the Native Border States, such as Kashmir and Nepal. Later it is
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    SUNGEI PARI TIN. Engineer's Views on The Property.
    720 10 The statutory meeting of Sungri Pari Hydraulic Tin, Ltd., was held on April *J»> at Abchurch I.ane. E. 1., Sir Ernest W. Hircu. K.O.M.G. (chairman ot th«* company), presiding. The Chairman said A.' you know, this i> a statutory meeting, culled under
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    LEWIS AND PEAT.
    69 10 1h« net profit of Lewis and IVat. produce brokers, of Mincimr Lane, for 192 S was £39.954, against £03,705. Sum of £27,500 has been appropriated in respect of dividends on «reference shares, and directors recommend final dividend on ordinary shares of 5 per cent., making 10 per
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    OVERSEAS LEAGUE. Governor at Singapore Reception.
    372 10 H.E. the Governor and Lady (IjrTor were among guests at u reception held on Friday evening b> Trimmer, president of the Singapore branch of the Overseas League. a r Keppel House in celebration of Emm! Day. Others present were Sir W illh and I-ady
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    MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS. Illuminated Advertisement Hoardings.
    320 10 Action taken at a meeting of ConmiitieNo. 1 of the Municipal Commission he*-' or. May 17, included the following Approved erection of «'*B Hats, each of three rooms, at Hooper Road, for in Municipal subordinate staff, at an estimated cost of $237,400 of which Mbl.w
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    TECHNICAL SCHOOLS IN MALAYA. Training Garage Mechanics At Kuala Lumpur.
    836 11 Some interesting comments on the two trade schools in the F.M.S. are made by the Director of Education <Dr. R. O. Winstedt) in his annual report. The Trade School, Kuala Lumpur, trains youths to become general fitters and motor mechanics.
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    PRISON MURDER. Abetment Charge Against Convict.
    256 11 o:L h l mui er of Warder Dickson in the ocailTon May” 22, when w“ (M°r J K y istraU comEt" 1 TheTh der ag in,t The Chinese who was alleged abbe (l Warder Dickson is still lta W,th a bu l let wound.
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    CRIMINAL APPEALS. The Conduct of Police Prosecutions.
    132 11 In the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) on Monday during the hearing of a criminal appeal from the Malacca Police Court brought by a Sikh policeman, who was fined $5O for receiving an illegal gratification, his Lordship commented on
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    S.S. APPOINTMENTS.
    127 11 The following appointments are notified in the Government Gazette:—Mr. F. T. Tree to act as Commissioner of Lands, S.S. Mr. N. Ward to act as Second Magistrate, Penang Mr. B. S. Walton to awt as Assistant Treasurer, and Collector of Land Revenue. Registrar of Deeds, and to ho
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    PROPERTY SALE.
    167 11 Among Singapore properties sold by auction at Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng i’s si lcucn, No. Chulia Stieet, on May 15 22 were the following 99 juis’ liPsthold InrM *nd houses < '2, 9,? 94 Albert Street, areas 1,185 sq. ft., 75r rq. ft. and 8142 sq. ft. bought
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    FIRE NEAR MALACCA.
    48 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 25. A fire broke out at Kampong Pantai shortly after 3 a.m. to-day and gutted the premises of Kwong Lee, a Cantonese grocer and Sin Eng Hoe, a salt-fish merchant’s chop. The premises of Guan Hin were badly damaged.
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    DISMISSED FROM HARBOUR BOARD. Mr. Powell Robinson And Engineer’s Claim.
    764 11 An interesting case came before Mr. J. L. McFall, the District Judge, in the Civil District Court on Monday when the hearing was continued of a claim by Mr. William Turner, a mechanical engineer, for $300 in lieu of notice
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    EUROPEAN DRIVER’S SENTENCE. Petition for Pardon. RECENT TRAGEDY AT IPOH.
    121 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 28. The local branch of the Ex-Services Association is organising a public petition in order to obtain a pardon for Mr. F. Dunn, a Perak miner, who was sentenced in March to 18 months'
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    HONG KONG BANK. Government Wins Cheque Case.
    76 11 The Chief Justice of Hong Kong (Sir Henry Golhin) pronounced judgment in the Government versus Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation case in which the Treasury had sued the Bank for the re-crediting of $260,000 involved in the Carvalho Yeo frauds. At the
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    HAIG MEMORIAL. Fancy Dress Carnival In Singapore.
    369 11 The dinner and fancy dress carnival Oiwaniscd by the Singapore branch of the Ex-Services Association in aid of the Earl Haig Momorial Fund, which was held at Rallies Hotel on Saturday evening:, was a tremendous success. Over 800 persons managed to gain entry
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    EMPIRE DAY IN THE SCHOOLS. Programmes, Speeches And a Holiday.
    1328 12 Friday was Empire Day, and there were fitting celebrations in all Singapore schools on the morning before the pupils broke up to enjoy a holiday. At Raffles Institution Empire Day was marked, as in former years, by the assembly of
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    RAFFLES COLLEGE. Penang Students Taking Teachers’ Course.
    79 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 23. Another batch of ten students—one from the Anglo-Chinese Girls’ School, four from the Free School, three from the Anglo-Chinese Boys’ School and two from St. Xaviers’ Institution—have been selected to proceed to Singapore at the end
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    JESSELTON ICE CO.
    130 12 The report of the directors of the Jesselton Ice and Power Co., for the year ended Dec. 3 1928, states that the results of the year’s working after deducting directors’ remuneration, and providing for depreciation, show a profit of $6,317, to which has to be added the
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    SEIZURE OF STORE. Creditor of P. A. Beins Ltd. In Court.
    795 12 The ownership of a store seized by a creditor was the subject of a suit be foie Mr. Justice Deane in the Supreme Court on Monday. The store was seized by the Netherlands Gutta Percha Co. as being the
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    50 12 Mr. A. McNab. formerly of Sabrane -state, and Mr. A. A. Gillespie of Novo Estate, have returned from leave havn been nostrd to Caledonia Estate Nihf.n Tobol. P. W. The latter will act Mr. J. V. Roberton, Sunerintendine n-rmeer of Penang Rubber Estates Md., who went on leave on Saturday.
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    S.S.A. AND WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION. Invitation Declined But Principle Approved.
    208 12 The Government invitation to .„k evidence to the Select Committee'S is considering the Workmen’s Comoen h tion Bill was dealt with by the commit?* of the Straits Settlements Association last Thursday. oin^a P°re) Correspondence from members r™; of reports from the
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    “RANK CARELESSNESS.” Government Clerk and a Ten Dollar Note.
    340 12 A Chinese clerk emplpyed at the Govemment Printing Office, named Phuan Yuen Mong, claimed trial before the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) on Friday on a charge of criminal breach of trust as a public servant in respect of
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    PENANG TRIPLE MURDER. Accused Found Guilty And Sentenced to Death.
    53 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang 1 May At Penang Assizes to-day MohanieJ Ibrahim bin Haji Mohamed Lebai, charged with the murder of Adamsah, Shaik Mohamed and Mohamed Kassim in Kinta Lane on Feb. 8, was found guilty and the death
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    69 12 A farewell dinner prior to his poinP Home on leave was given by M l C. C. Reade, Town Planner, K uala Lumpur, to a few friends and collcag' l at Kuala Lumpur. The guests induce Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Davis, Mr. an; 1 Mrs. Melville, Mr. and Mrs.
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    POLICEMAN SHOT Desperate Struggle With Armed Chinese.
    350 14 i A Mohammedan Punjabi constable who was shot in Neil Road on May 22, while struggling with an armed Chinese robber, died early on Sunda> i ,morning, and was buried in the aftei- noon at the Mohammedan section of the Bidadari Cemetery with
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    SHOTS AT CEMETERY. Inspector Arrests Twenty Three Chinese.
    287 14 The 23 Chinese who were arrested in a lorry in town following a report of firing at the Chinese cemetery in Thomson Road on April 18 were produced before the Second Police Magistrate (Mr. J. Innes Miller) on May 22 on a
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    46 14 Members of the Society of Yorkshiremen in Malaya and their guests, to the number of thirty, held a launch picnic on Sunday, going from Johnston’s Pier to a bathing pagar in Johore Straits kindly placed at their disposal by Mr. Dix, of Singapore United Rubber Plantations.
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    NATIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS. Feature of Pacific Congress.
    1490 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, May 18. The Fourth Pacific Science Congress was formally opened on Thursday mornin»'. A large number of delegates and participants assembled at 8.30 a.m. in the hall of the new Faculty ot Law Building situated next to
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    ALLEGED DEFAMATION. Prosecution by Kuala Lumpur Lawyer.
    88 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 2 The rase in which Mr. S. M. Sharm-* a Kuala Lumpur barrister, is cnarpfc a Sikh with defamation by saying no a liar while giving evidence in a case, taken up to-day before the magistracy
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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      Overseas League (Singapore branch) At Home.
      89 15 'Umbers and friends of the Overseas League (Singapore branch) attended an At Home at Keppel House on Empire Day. among those present being If.E. the Governor (Sir Hugh Clifford) patron. Lady Clifford and Mr. G. \V. A. Trimmer, president. l'hoto. by 11. S. Iluckeridge
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      Inter-School Games at Singapore Stadium
      110 16 l arge crowds witncssed the inter- scht»ol games competition at the Stadium on 1 hursday afternoon. hi\e schools took part ictoria Bridge. .tram 1C, ad. \nglo-t hinoe. tiexlang Knglsh School and Rangoon Road—and Victoria Bridge School «ere the «inners. Principals and teachers watching the events
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      A Popular Wedding at Kuala Lumpur.
      112 17 The Bishop of Singapore officiated at the wedding at St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur, of Mr. Stephen Herbert Cerard Trower, of the India Air Surveys, and Miss Cert rude Klera Mary, diughter of the Hon. Mr. K. F. and Mrs. Cilnian. The church was
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      Wedding of a Kedah Planter.
      27 17 Wedding group taken at Penang following the marriage on May 10 of Mr. J. li. Lamb, of Kedah, and Nobel Thompson llarnefeon.
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      Missing Danish Training Ship. Death of Mr. J. W. Campbell.
      119 18 The Kobenhavn. the largest still afloat, which left Huenos Aires on Dec. II with na\al cadets on hoard, is reported missing. She has a tonnage of 3.iH)l and has become a training vessel for officers of the East Asiatic Co.
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  • PAST WEEK'S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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      CRISIS IN TIN FEARED. Opportunity for British Interests. UP-TO-DATE METHODS. Central Selling Policy Advocated.
      147 19 ReuUr. London, May 27. Mr Frank IxK-hner, one of the leaders -f 'hĕ tin industry, has returned with Sir fyril Butler after an extensive tour of the tin-producing areas of the Far East. Interviewed by Reuters
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      EMPIRE’S ALLEGIANCE Prime Minister’s Stirring Message.
      380 19 British Wireless. Rugby, May 25. The Trime Minister, speaking to a vast :rt)wd in Hyde Park last night, delivered an Empire Day message which was broadcasted by wireless throughout Great Britain and to all parts of the Empire. Dur.r.g his address Mr. Baldwin referred
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      FISHING RIGHTS. Russo-Japanese Negotiations Fail.
      64 19 t,J i* oAvn responsibility.—Nichi-Nicbi '•-nice. Tokio, May 22. J'T controversy between Japan and cassia regarding fishing rights is not ‘Kciy to be settled as the Soviet is eon-''-b l.'it.ng the nationalisation of the Ji.'.iinjr industry. ihe Foreign Office is disturbed at the ,tS 4 Japanese
      t,Ji* oAvn responsibility.—Nichi-Nicbi '•-nice.  -  64 words
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      NEW ENDURANCE RECORD. Machine in Flight Over 172 Hours.
      286 19 —Reuter. Fort Worth, Texas, May 2G. The single-engined Ryan monoplane Fort Worth has landed after a flight lasting 172 hours ."2 minutes, thus easily heating the endurance record of 150 hours 40 min. 15 sec. established by the Army aeroplane Question
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      SPEED RECORD. Splendid Flight by French Airmen.
      96 19 ,—Reuter. Paris, May 26. The French airmen Commandant Weiss and Commandant Girier landed at Le Bourget this morning after flying 5,000 kilometres in 26 hours 41 minutes at an average speed of 185 kilometres an hour. They thus broke the world 5,000 kilometre
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      SOVIET EXECUTIONS. Two Former Officials Perish.
      128 19 —Reuter. —Trans-Ocean. Moscow, May 23. It is officially announced that as a result of “counter-revolutionary activities in the railway, transport, gold and platinum industries von Meek and elichko. who were both formerly high officials in the Commissariat of Communications, and Palchinsky, an ex-professor of
      —Reuter.; —Trans-Ocean.  -  128 words
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      STUDENTS RIOT. Pitched Battle with Police In Mexico.
      68 19 ReuttT. Mexico City, 24. One student was killed and 32 were injured in a riot resulting from a strike (> f' pupils in the National University l aw ;,s a l irotc st nya,nst mor th y examinations. Medical eollw students joined
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      UNITED CHURCHES OF SCOTLAND. Similar Action In America.
      128 19 —Reuter. London, May 24. The assemblies of the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church to-day finally approved the reporta from the inferior church courts in favour of the union of the two churches, negotiations for which have been proceeding for
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      PACIFIC CONGRESS. Rice Market Movements Discussed.
      141 19 —Aneta. Bandoeng, May 22. The agricultural section of the Fourth Pacific Congress discussed the movements of the rice market, which it concluded largely depended on production in China. It proposed that the problem of inegation should be specially studied and discussed at the next
      —Aneta.  -  141 words
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      MARSHAL OF FRANCE. No Further Promotions To Be Made.
      99 19 ,—Reuter. Paris, May 2'i. The Cabinet has decided that there will be no further promotions to the rank of Marshal of France, thus confirming the previous decision of the Government to allow the title to disappear by extinction. It is felt
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      TRADE TO THE EAST. Record Tonnage Through Suez Canal.
      90 19 Reuter. Paris, May 27. Tonnage through the Suez Canal in 1928 established a new record, being nearly .*12,000,000 and about 3,000,000 above the previous record of 1027. The number of passengers was fewer, owing to the transportation of fewer troops to
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      LAHORE MURDER. Death Sentence Passed On Moslem.
      62 19 Keuter. Lahore, May 22. A Moslem named Ham Din has been sentenced to death fur the murder of the author Raj pal, who was stabbed to the heart in the Amakali Bazaar on April 0. Rajpal wrote the pamphlet, Rangila Rasul, the Merry
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      FENG YU-HSIANG A REBEL Denounced in Nanking Mandate. LENIENT NO LONGER. Secret Treaty with Soviet Alleged.
      178 19 —Reuter. Nanking, May 24. The (Government has issued a mandate denouncing Feng Yu-hsiang as a rebel against the Kuomintang and the Government. The mandate declares that the charges against him are so numerous that
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      MR. FORD IN EUROPE. German Dye Trust And New Company.
      96 19 —Trans-Occan. Berlin, May 27. A new indication of the economic conquest. of Central Europe by the United States is seen in the reports of increasing co-operation between Mr. Henry Ford and the Herman Dye Trust. The latter took over the
      —Trans-Occan.  -  96 words
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      SULTAN OF ZANZIBAR. Arrangements for Visit To London.
      83 19 liritish Wireless. Rugby, May 27. His Highness Seyyid Khalifa bin Harub, the Sultan of Zanzibar, will arrive in London on Friday next as the guest of the British Government. His visit will continue until Friday, July The Sultan be accompanied by his
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      LITHUANIA. Allegations of Terroristic Methods.
      70 19 .—Trans-Ocean. Kovno, May 27. It is stated that the would-be assassin of M. Valdemaras, who was reported to have been executed on Saturday, really died under u third degree methods. The rumour is officially denied, but it reflects the growing uneasiness of a large section
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      OIL CONSERVATION. President Hoover Calls Conference.
      66 19 OIL CONSERVATION President Hoover Calls Conference. Reuter, Washington, May 22. On the recommendation of the Federal Oil Conservation Board, President Hoover has invited the Governors of tho western oil producing States to send representatives *o a preliminary conference, at Colorado Springs on June (5 to consider th<* jM’.-sihility of an
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      CANTON CLAIMS VICTORY. Kwangsi Troops Retreat On All Fronts. FENG YU-HSIANG. Defiant Manifesto From Changchow.
      154 20 Canton. May 23. The situation is easier, following the sudden defeat of t lie Kwangsi tor cos. Military’ headquarters in Canton claim that in* the battle which has been fought during the last two days
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      FENG’S THREAT. “Chiang’s Extermination Now At Hand.”
      192 20 Heuter. Shanghai, May 2.'». Feng Yu-hsiang has issued a manifesto from Changchow announcing that he has been elected commander-in-chief of the National Salvation Forces, and Chiang Kai-shek's extermination is now at hand.” Feng Yu-hsiang requests the neutrality of friendly powers. He announces that
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      LONDON’S POLICE. Centenary Review in Hyde Park.
      83 20 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 26. A century ago the Metropolitan Police Improvement Bill passed the House of Commons, and the London Police Force was brought into existence. Yesterday tile Prince of Wales was present at the centenary celebration in Hyde Park, and reviewed
      —British Wireless.  -  83 words
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      LIPTON’S, LTD. Drastic Reduction of Capital Announced.
      90 20 Reuter. Ix>ndon, May 25. The directors of Lipton’s, Ltd., who report a profit of only £1,556 for the period March. 1928, to January, 1029, propose to reduce the present capital of £2,800,000 fey £1,827,500 by writing down £*****,000 one pound ordinary shares to
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      OBITUARY.
      38 20 .—Reuter. New York, May 23. The death has occurred, from cancer, »f the famous philatelist Mr. Julius C. Morgenthnu. The death has occurred of Rear-Admiral I-ouis Josephthal, Commander of the State Naval Militia and a leading financier.—Reuter.
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      DANISH BARQUE MISSING. No News for Five Months.
      120 20 Rugby, May 23. I Although hope has not been abandoned, 'no nows has been received this year tn>;n j the Danish auxiliary birque Kobenhavn. which left Buenos Aires or. Dec. 11 for i Adelaide. The Kobenhavn, which was 'manned by Danish cade's,
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      DEAD SEA SALTS. Starting Work on Modest Scale.
      263 20 heavy dues of the Suez Canal.—British Wireless. F.ugb.v, May 24. Mr. Most's Novomeysky, who, with Major Tulloch, was awarded yesterday Ithe concession for the extraction of salt from the Dead Sea. left London to-day for Palestine. He will remain there for a
      heavy dues of the Suez Canal.—British Wireless.  -  263 words
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      POLAND AND RUSSIA. Consul Stoned: Increasing Tension.
      91 20 —Trans-Ocean. Warsaw, May 22. The tension between Poland and Russia owing to the incident at the fifth Soviet Union Congress, in which Rykoff referred to Poland in uncomplimentary terms, has l>een increased by an attack on the Polish Consul at KharkofT. He was
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      WOMAN DOCTOR. High Appointment in London University.
      69 20 women in University life.—British Wireless. Rugby, May 22. Dr. Winifred Cullis, head of the physiological department at the London School of Medicine for Women, has been elected deputy chairman of the Convoca* lion of the University of London. Such a distinction has never
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      PRINCE GOES BY AIR. How Full Day’s Programme Was Accomplished.
      76 20 London by air thi« ruorninp.—Brflish Wireless. Rugby, May 22. The Prince of Wales has had a crowded clay. He flow this morning from London to Nottingham and went on by motor-car to preside at the opening of the Nottinghamshire Agricultural
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      NEW YORK MARKET BREAKS. Big Drop in Many Counters.
      271 20 Reuter. 1 Now York, May 22. The market broke sharply following the Federal Advisory Council’s recommendation to the Reserve Board to permit banks desiring to do so to increase the re-dis- count rate to six per cent. Although Wall Street ha."
      Reuter.  -  271 words
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      CRIME IN U.S.A. Scope of New Commission’s Inquiry.
      109 20 —Reuter. Washington, May 22. President Hoover has invited the members of the newly-appointed Law Enforcement Commission, including the former Attorney-General, Mr. George Wickersham, and Miss Ada Comstock, to assemble at the White House for luncheon the 28th instant. It is pointed out
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      OIL CONSERVATION. Inter-State Agreements Considered.
      73 20 —Reuter. Washington. May 23. Representatives of the Federal Oil Conservation Board and the American Petroleum Institute met informally to discuss the possibility of solving: the problem of waste and over-production by means of an inter-State agreement limiting drilling. Tlu Secretaries for the Navy, War and
      —Reuter.  -  73 words
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      ELECTRICITY LOAN. Issue by the Bank Of England.
      88 20 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 23. The loan to bo issued by the Bank of England on behalf of the Central Electricity Board was underwritten to-day. The amount will be £3,000,000, and the loan will take the form of four per cent, stock
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      MILITARY ALLIANCE. German Allegation Against France.
      40 20 —Trans-Ocean. Moscow, May 26. The German weekly paper Rundschau has published the full text of an alleged military alliance between France and Poland directed against Germany, which is said to be still in force.—Trans-Ocean.
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      FROM SINGAPORE BY CAR. 11,000-Mile Journey. LONDON REACHED AFTER EIGHT MONTHS.
      198 20 —Reuter. London, May 27. Mr. M. Canagasabay and Mr. pjp a have arrived in London from the Str.ii» Settlements after eight months str.'r ’ous driving of a British light car thrnu-** snow, mud and trackless desert. T I. covered
      —Reuter.  -  198 words
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      A DELICATE QUESTION Prohibition and Liquor For Diplomats.
      216 20 Reuter. New York, May 25. Sir Esme Howard, the British An. bassador, in a statement to pressmen said he would be only too glad to cooperate with other members of the diplomatio corps to surrender the diplomatic privilege regarding liquors if the
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      MILLIONAIRE AIRMAN. Plans for Flight to Tokio And Back.
      75 20 —Reuter. London, May 2'J. The American millionaire Mr. Lear Black will leave Croydon on a to Tokio on the 31st, travelling via India and Bangkok and returning via Russlu The aeroplane which was used in >l' Black’s recent trip to the
      —Reuter.  -  75 words
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      INDIAN AIR MAIL. Record Number of Letters For Britain.
      46 20 time after a 5,000-mile flight.—British Wireless. Rugby, May The Indian air mail which arrived a Croydon yesterday afternoon consisted <>' a record number of 30,000 letters. J' arrived three minutes before schedule time after a 5,000-mile flight.— British
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      FRANCE AND TURKEY Rectification of the Syrian Frontier.
      43 20 -Trans-Ocean. Angora, May 26 Official circles deny that the negotia tions between France and Turkey rectification of the Syrian frontier have been broken off. It is stated that th< French Ambassador will continue th negotiations.—Trans-Ocean.
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      “THE DULLEST ON RECORD.” Closing of Election Campaign. STALEMATE DANGER. Mr. Baldwin on Nation’s Earnestness.
      1027 21 London, May 22. The controversy between Mr. Dennison, he Labour candidate at King’s Norton, Birmingham, and Sir Herbert Austin with regard to safeguarding duties has Urn taken up eagerly by the Conservative papers. Sir Herbert
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      “ I SHALL TACKLE THAT.” Mr. MacDonald on Russia's Threat.
      686 21 I SHALL TACKLE THAT.” Mr. MacDonald on Russia's Threat. ’—Reuter. London, May 24. Mr. MacDonald, speaking in Manchester, hew a distinction between the Russian propaganda of ideas and of action. The latter, he said, was intended to hamper British internal development and do mischief internationally, particularly in the Far East,
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      NORTH IRELAND VOTING. Increased Majority For Government.
      78 21 —Reuter. London, May 23. There is little change as a result of the elections in North Ireland. The final returns, excluding four seats for Queen’s University, are 34 Unionists, two Independents, one Socialist and 11 Nationalists. The Government gained two seats from the
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      “LINDY AND ANNE.” Shy Airman’s Secret Wedding.
      143 21 —Reuter. New York, May 28. With the heading Lindy and Anne Mai ried in big black letters across the top of the front pages, the newspapers proclaim that the marriage of tho shy young airman has taken precedence over the slump in Wall
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      DISTRESSED MINERS. Government Contribution Of £869,000.
      55 21 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 26. This week the final instalment of the Government’s £869,000 as contribution towards the Coalfields Distress Funds will be received by the central committee. The total of the funds to date, including the Government's contributions, is £1,738,000. The amount distributed
      —British Wireless.  -  55 words
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      CANDIDATE’S DEATH. Postponement of Election At Rugby.
      46 21 —Reuter. London, May 28. In consequence of t.he death of the Labour candidate, Mr. Yates, the election at Rugby has been postponed. There will he a new nomination on June 7 and polling will be on June 13. —Reuter.
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      SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA. London Conference’s Recommendations. RECENT LESSONS. Importance of Life Rafts Emphasised.
      465 21 ,—British Wireless. Rugby, May 27. The subject of boats and other lifesaving appliances of passenger ships has been under consideration by a committee of the International Conference on tha Safety of Life at Sea, which
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      SOVIET AGREEMENT. American Electric Company's Plans.
      82 21 Reuter. New York, May 25. An agreement is announced betwe< n the Soviet Government and the International General Electric Co., providing for the exchange of patents and also designing, engineering and manufacturing information for ten years, beginning from July 1. American engineers will be
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      QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY. Quietly Celebrated At Windsor.
      58 21 ,—Biitish Wireless. Rugby, May 26. Queen Mary celebrated her 62nd birthday quietly at Windsor to-day. I her*» was a family gathering for luncheon, and in the afternoon a picnic tea was heM in the grounds of Ktogmorr, at which the Kinir was present with
      ,—Biitish Wireless.  -  58 words
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      REPARATIONS DELAYS. Resignation of German Delegate. DISCORD REPORTED. Opposition of Ruhr Industrialists.
      320 22 paid into the International Bank.—British Wireless. Pane, May 22. The creditor nations have presented a memorandum to the (lermao delegation agreeing that Germany ahouiu pay an average annuity of 8,Q60<000,000 g/uld ♦narks, plus retaahur**#nttfrt .to Belgium for the
      paid into the International Bank.—British Wireless.  -  320 words
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      GERMANY APPREHENSIVE Still Continues to Plead Poverty.
      370 22 —Reuter. The German news service (TransOcean via Pan-Asia) gives the German view of the developments us follows Berlin, May 22. Press reports that Herr Voegler, the chief German delegate after l)r. Schaeht, intends to resign are generally credited, although official confirmation is lacking.
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      JAPAN’S LEAD IN COTTON. British Investigator’s Views.
      189 22 .—Reuter. London, May 28. Mr. Arno IVarse, general secretary of the International Federation of Master Cotton-Spinners and Manufacturers' Associations, has returned after an extensive investigation of the cotton industry in China and Japan. He attributes Japanese pre-eminence in the cotton world, firstly, to
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      DUTCH TEA DUTIES. Not Following Great Britain’s Lead.
      86 22 Reuter. The Hague, May 27. Tea importers have made representations to the Minister of Finance contended that the abolition of the tea duty in Great Britain will place the London market in a more favourable position than that of Amsterdam and pointing
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      EMPIRE THANKSGIVING. June 16 to Celebrate King’s Recovery.
      31 22 —Reuter. London, May 23. Proclamations will shortl.v be issued declaring June lfl a day of thanksgiving throughout the Empire for the King’s recovery.—Reuter.
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      GROWING TENSION. Germans on “ Impossible Conditions.”
      232 22 GROWING TENSION. Germans on Impossible Conditions.” Trans-Ocean. The following is the German view of the resignation as sent by the Pan-Asia News Agency, via Trans-Ocean Berlin, May 23. t While the change will not directly affect the negotiations, it reflects the growing tension in Germany, as Herr Voegler, who ie
      Trans-Ocean.  -  232 words
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      AMANULLAH FOR EUROPE. Sudden Flight From Afghanistan.
      342 22 —Reuter. Simla, May 23. Amanullah and hi? Queen and his brother Inayatullah have arrived unexpectedly at Chaman, near Quetta. Simla, May 24. Amanullah and his party, including Queen Souriya ami his brother Inayatullah, ire proceeding to Bombay, en route to Europe. The Government
      —Reuter.  -  342 words
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      FRENCH REVENUES. Big Increase in April Figures.
      59 22 Havas. Paris, May 24. The French revenue returns for April totalled 3,902,000.000 francs, showing increases of 630.000,000 compared with Budget forecasts and 502,000,000 compared with April last year. The total for the first four months shows increases of 1,934,000,000 compared with the forecasts
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      DUKE OF GLOUCESTER. Sails from Yokohama For Canada.
      41 22 —Reuter. Tokio, May 23. The Duke of Gloucester sailed from Yokohama for Canada to-day. His Royal Highness was seen off by Prince Chichibu, the Heir Apparent, and was enthusiastically received by the public.—Reuter.
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      RUSSIAN AIRMEN. Plan to Fly to New York Via Siberia.
      40 22 .—Trans-Ocean. Moscow, May 27. It is announced that the pilots Shestakoff and Bolotoff, flying a Russianmade aeroplane, will leave for New York in August, via Siberia, Alaska and Seattle.—T rans-Ocean.
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      COL. LINDBERGH. Marriage to Daughter of U.S Ambassador.
      42 22 —Reuter. Eaglewood, New Jersey, May 27. Col. Lindbergh, hero of the lone flight irom New York to Paris, was married to-day to Anne, daughter of Mr. Dwight Morrow, the United States Ambassndoi lo Mexico.—Reuter.
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      INDIAN. LABOUR COMMISSION. Terms of Reference. WORKERS’ STANDARD OF LIVING.
      215 22 ««.irtirnn .mirray —British Wireless. London, May 23 The personnel of the commission, under the chairmanship of the ex-Speaker Mr Whitley, to investigate Indian Übour pro b ems has been announced. It consists 12 members, including Mr. V s 1 Sa,tn
      ««.irtirnn .mirray ■—British Wireless.  -  215 words
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      INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. High Death Rate in First Quarter of Year.
      119 22 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 27. The influenza epidemic which ragod during the early weeks of this vear was responsible for the fact that, with one exception, the death rate in Great Britain tor the first quarter of 1929 is the
      —British Wireless.  -  119 words
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      SHOT IN PARLIAMENT. Serbian Deputy on Trial In Belgrade.
      102 22 —Router. Belgrtide, May 28. The trial is now proceeding of Ratch:ti\\ the ex-Rndical Deputy, on a charge of murdering Stephan Kaditch, the Croat Peasant leader, killing two Deputies aril grievously wounding two others in the Skupstina last June. The ex-Deputie-Pragutin, Jovanovitch
      —Router.  -  102 words
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      CHINESE IN AFRICA. French Test of Labour’s Suitability.
      70 22 —Reuter. Marseilles, May 25. The possibility of employing Chinese labourers in French Equatorial Africa will shortly be tested as the result of investigations in Africa and the Far East. M. Lasnet, the Inspector-General of the French Colonial Health Service, who returned to
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      ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE. Chief Post for Major-General Fawcus.
      61 22 wish in September next.—British Wireless. Rugby, May 27. Major-General H. B. Fawcus, the present Deputy Director-General of Army Medical Services at the War Office, habeen selected for the appointment of Director-General of Army Medical Services in succession to Lieut.-General Sii Mathew Fell,
      wish in September next.—British Wireless.  -  61 words
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      MISSING AIRMEN FOUND. Moir and Owen Safe Near Darwin. WEEK’S SILENCE. Successful End to Long Flight.
      272 23 —Reuter. Port Darwin, May 26. Flight-Lieut. Moir and Flying officer Owen, who had been missing since they set out from Bima for Port Darwin on May IS. have been found safe and well. They
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      AIR FATALITY AT BANDOENG. Passenger Killed In Crash.
      73 23 Aretu. Bandoeng. May 28. The crashing of a private Daimler aeroplane on the military flying field here resulted in the passenger being killed and the pilot slightly injured. The machine was piloted by M\;. K. E. Sohuett. manager of the Gandasoli tea
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      THE LABOUR OFFICE. Standard Figure Of Expenditure Suggested.
      127 23 —Reuter. Geneva, May 28. At a meeting of the governing body of the International Labour Office, with a v iew to obviating discussion on the budget r»f the Office by the committee of the League Assembly, Sir A. C. Chatterjee. India, submitted
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      GERMAN WAR BONDS. Industrial Magnate's Son On Trial.
      110 23 —Trans-Ocean. Berlin, May 28. The trial of Hugo Stinnes, the 33-year-°ld son of the late great industrial magnate, has begun. Stinnes is charged, together with six others, with manipulating war bonds with intention to defraud. H is expected that the trial will
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      KING TO ATTEND ABBEY. Thanksgiving Service. MR. BALDWIN’S MESSAGE TO EMPIRE.
      315 23 —Reuter. London, May 24. Pol” a n unce ment from Buckingham f!Sf?i C ?k St s! teS The Kin anxious to lulhl the hope expressed in His Majesty’s recent message, has decided to attend at Westminster Abbey on June
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      TRANSPORT BY AIR. Ten Years of Success Celebrated.
      157 23 .—British Wireless. Rugby, May 24. Preparations are now in hand at Croydon to celebrate the completion of the first British aeroplane transport. Ten years ago, on Aug. 25, 1919, the late Mr. Thomas, the British air pioneer, established between London and Paris
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      THE SCOTS GUARDS. Inspection by Field-Marshal Methuen.
      103 23 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 28. Field-Marshal Lord Metheun, who is a Colonel of the Scots Guards, to-day inspected 1.200 of the first and second battalions of the regiment, and afterwards presented a number of long service medals. In a short speech Lord Methuen
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      BELGIAN ELECTIONS. Gains Made by Government Parties.
      53 23 --Ileutcr. Brussels, May 27. According to the figures so far announced, the Government parties, namely the Liberals and Catholics, are scoring ‘rains in the General Election. Th c Socialists had setbacks everywhere The Flemish party has doubled its representation. The Communists hold their
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      POLICE RAID IN HARBIN. Russians Arrested. SECRET MEETING IN CONSULATE.
      151 23 .—Reuter. Peking, May 2S. It is reported from Harbin that 100 Chinese police raided the Soviet Consulate unexpectedly while a secret meeting of members of the Third Internationale was being held in the basement. The barred doors were broken down,
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      GERMAN EX-COLONIES Von Kuehlman’s Activities Repudiated.
      92 23 Reuter. London, May 2K. The activities of Herr von Kuehlman. the former German Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in aiming at the restoration of the ex-German colonies to Germany were repudiated by Dr. Stresemann in a statement to Berlin pressmen. Herr von Kuehlman recently handed
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      ALLEGED FORGED BILLS. Brother of Soviet Minister On Trial.
      101 23 —Reuter. Pa ris, May 28. Maximovitch LitvinofT, brother of the Soviet assistant Foreign Minister, will shortly be tried here on a charge of swindling and forgery. It is alleged that he sold seven forged bills of exchange to the Russian Trade
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      U.S.A. AND IRAK. Agreement Allowing of Oil Developments.
      67 23 —Reuter. Washington, May 28. Negotiations have been concluded for a tripartite agreement, which will shortly be signed in London, between the United States, Great Britain and Irak, under which the sovereignty of Irak will be recognized and American interests protected. Five American
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      NEW OIL DISCOVERY. Extensive Prospecting In British Guiana.
      62 23 Reuter. Georgetown, British Guiana, May 28. Extensive oil prospecting is expected to begin here soon under the supervision of experts from Trinidad and the United States owing*to the Governor’s announcement that oil has been discovered in the Corentyne district. Already (58 blocks
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      U.S. TARIFFS. Bill Passed by House Of Representatives.
      66 23 Washington, May 2H. The House of Representatives passed the Tariir Bill. The House of Representatives, by lih* to 90, approved an amendment to the Tariff Bill imposing l 10 per cent, duty on hides, 12 1 to 30 far cent, on leather
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      SUN YAT-SEN’S BURIAL. Impressive Scenes. REMAINS CONVEYED FROM NANKING.
      344 23 —British Wireless. —Reuter. Peking, May 20. The tearing of Sun Yat-sen’s body from the Jade Cloud Temple in the Western Hills to Nanking began to-day The huge and gorgeous catafalque, which was carried by eight batches of 32 pall bearers and
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      ARTIFICIAL SILK. Dutch Firm to Combine With German.
      51 23 ,—Reuter. Amsterdam, May 28. At the annual meeting of the Netherlands Artificial Silk Co. Enka,” it wa* announced that negotiations were proceeding favourably for fusion to the utmost possible extent of the company’s interests with those of the Vereinigte Glanzatoff Fabriken of
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      BELGIAN ELECTIONS. Success of First Woman Deputy.
      31 23 —Reuter. Brussels, May 28. The first Belgian woman Deputy ever elected is the Socialist Mile. Lucie du Jardin, who won Liege from the Communists.—Reuter.
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    COPRA MARKET.
    29 23 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report After minor fluctuations the period closes slightly easier. Approximately 770 tons were shipped. Closing quotations are a* follows -Sundried $9.10, mixed $B.BO.
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    FENWICK OLIVER, LTD.
    39 23 A petition for the winding un of Messrs Fenwick Oliver, Ltd., by the Supreinu Cnu’'. of the F.M.S. was on Thursday presented by Messrs. (Juthrie and Co., Ltd. The petition will be heard on June 18.
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    NORTH BORNEO TRADE.
    36 23 Imports into the state of North Borneo for the first quarter of 1920 amounted to $2,000JJ4. r nnd exports to S3,J. r >2,74f». Th*' •xnort of rubber for March amounted to 1,173,286 lb.
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    EASTERN SMELTING CO.
    35 23 Faster» Smelting Co.. Ltd h.n declared interim dividends of Iper share, less income tax, on the preferred and ordinary shares of the oompan;. on ucenunt of the year ending July 31, 1929.
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    WHEN PARIS IS AT ITS BEST. Summer Joys in The French Capital.
    1185 25  -  <i«y Sisley Huddleston.) r unlike strawberries, is best out S on l’chaps that is why it is then visited. All the year round, of there is somethin*? to see and him* to do in the French capital t
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    DROWNED IN A BATH. Suicide of Hospital Patient.
    144 25 A Chinese who was found lying ill on the roadside and was taken to Tan Took Seng’s Hospital by the police, was discovered a few days later with his head submerged in one of the hospital baths. Death ensued in a few
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    WARRANT ISSUED. Official Assignee Looking For A Bankrupt.
    126 25 An application for a warrant against an Indian bankmpt w-as approved in the Bankruptcy Court on Friday afternoon. The bankrupt was Sinnasamy Nathar, and the Assistant Official Assignee (Mr. T. B. Cocker) said the man had made default in payment of $l5
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    SUICIDE’S BODY FOUND. Cut Down and Left At Roadside.
    110 25 An inquiry was held by the Singapore Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) on Saturday ro 0 the death of an unknown Chinese whose body was found on the roadside near Katong village. A medical witness said that death wav lue to
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    SEQUEL TO ASSIZE CASE. Proceeds of an Armed Robbery.
    200 25 In the Supreme Court on Monday before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) the Deputy Public Prosecutor (Mr. N. H. P. Whitley) said in a case at the Assizes, •n which four Chinese were accused of armed robbery, a gold ring
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    LESSON FOR MALAY SYCE. An Incident at Victoria Theatre.
    214 25 A Malay syce employed by Mr. Tongue (A.S.P.) when charged on Monday before the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) with voluntarily causing hurt., explained that his hand came into accidental contact with the nose of the watchn.an at the
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    POLICE COMPLAINANTS. Charge Against European Driver.
    145 25 The accident to Inspector Woosey and a Malay constable, who were knocked down by a motor-car in Stevens Road on May 5, was recalled in the Third Police Court on May 23, when a charge of causing hurt by a rash act against Mr.
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    END OF ASSIZES. Judge’s Warning to Chinese Thieves.
    114 25 A case in which a Chinese was charged at the Singapore Assizes on Ma.y 23 with gang robbery of two hawkers in Blanco Court concluded with a finding by the jury of guilty of simple robbery. In passing sentence of three years’
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    BANKRUPT'S DILEMMA. Money Offered but Composition Illegal.
    270 25 A remarkable position was revealed n the Bankruptcy Court on Friday. A debtor’s creditors had agreed to a composition, but the court was prevented from giving its approval by a provision of the Bankruptcy Ordinance. This provision was a stipulation, the Assistant Official
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    POTTERY COMBINE. Plan to Link Up Fifty Factories.
    223 25 According to a message from Stoke in mail week, negotiations have reached an advanced stage for the amalgamation of all the firms in the English china industry, affecting nearly fifty factories and 10.000 workpeople. The capital of the proposed combine will be
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    KAJANG RUBBER. Lower Production Costs Last Year.
    198 25 The report of Kajung Rubber Co. for year to Dec. 31, 1928, state* that after debiting all revenue charges, profit and loss account shows a credit balance of £6,460, and balance <»f profit brought forward was £12,655. muking £19,115. Directors recommend a dividend
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    RAKER, MORGAN & CO.
    54 25 RAKER, MORGAN CO. The Official Receiver has been appointed under the Companies Enactment as Provisional Liquidator of the affairs of Messrs. Raker, Morgan and Company. Ltd by the Supreme Court. Kuala Lumpur, the order having been made May 21, the* petition for the winding up of the company having been
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      MALAYAN CHINESE WIN AGAIN. Poor Return Game With Hong Kong.
      496 26 Over 9,000 spectators paid for admission on Sunday to see the return match between the llong Kong football tourists and the Malavan Chinese. It resulted in another win for the local side, this time by one goal to nil. As
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      English Tourists Win First Match.
      25 26 Cape Town, May 22. In the opening match of trtie tour the English football team defeated Western Province by 6—1.—Reuter.
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      CRAGADOUR’S CHANCE. Derby Candidate Quite Recovered.
      73 26 .—-Reuter. London, May 22. J. Lawson, the Manton trainer, states that Cragadnur did a strong gallop this morning. His work was in every way satisfactory, and he is now quite all right.-—Router. Information has been received from Sierra Leone that Singapore has drawn two
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      HUNDRED YARDS. Record Claimed for American Negro.
      44 26 .—Reiter. New York, May 25. The hundred yards record is claimed for a n.*gro named Eddie Tolan, who ran in a college contest at Evanston, Illinois. He is credited with the time of 9 1 4 seconds.—Reiter.
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      HAGEN CHANGES HIS MIND. Agreement to Meet Compston.
      474 26 Reuter. Paris, May 22. Walter Hagen stated at St. < loud that he will be unable to lulfil his engagemen. to meet Archie Compston at Moor Park on May 31 and Birmingham on June 1. He said, I am very tired. I
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      HORTON SMITH WINS. Wonderful Round By Aubrey Boomer.
      149 26 Paris, May 22. Horton Smith, the brilliant young American player, won the £5OO invitation "ournament at St. Cloud with a score of 273 for 72 holes—66, 06, 70 and 71. Other leading scores were :—Aubrey, P»oomer, 278 (61 and 71 for the
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      WOMEN’S TENNIS. Miss Nuthall and Miss Ryan Win at Surbiton.
      41 26 —Reuter. London, May 25. At Surbiton in the Surrey champion ship women’s doubles final' Miss Betty Nuthall and Miss Rvan beat Miss Heine and Miss Neave, 7 5, 6 2. Reuter.
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      NON-BENDERS XI. Find S.C.C. Eleven Too Strong.
      394 26 In the few minutes play possible on Saturday the S.C.C. obtained two of the Malayan Non-Benders wickets for tru i-0.-t of only six runs. Heavy rain then caused a postponement of activities antil bU lt d was a difficult wicket for batting wlun
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      THE DAVIS CUP. United States Meeting Japan.
      113 26 .—Router. Washington, May 23. In the Davi> Cup tic between the United States and Japan. Hennessey beat Abe, 8—G, 6—1, 3 —8, 0 —1. —Reuter. Washington, May 24. In the Davis Cup tie Ohta, Japan, beat van Ryn, L.S.A., 6—4. 5—7, 2—G, 6—1,
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      WHITSUN TENNIS. Kleinman Wins Singles At Kajang.
      95 26 D. H. Kleinman was in excellent form in the Whitsun tournament at Kajang. Fie won the open singles, going through the competition without losing a set. In the semi-final he beat Hoblyn C —l, 6—2, and in the final he scored 6—o, 6—o
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      YACHTING.
      1009 26 Good Sport in R.S.Y.C I Team Race. 1 Owing either to their crew or tk I skippers having gone to Port Dick™** H the week-end to take part in a tt>7.» n for H against the Yacht Club there the r, Columbine and Merlin were non-starter ri J, H
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      BATSMEN IN GOOD FORM. Heavy Scoring. SUSSSEX'S INNINGS DEFEAT OF LANCASHIRE.
      1290 27 Reuter. H Ut U4 ;is of matches, as received by cable a s London, May 23. i B Middlesex obtained an overwhelming B ~v over Worcestershire, winning by, Kh innings and 190 runs. Batting first,; M (I( Jicscx compiled
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      BARE-LEGGED TENNIS Women Players Adopt New Vogue.
      185 27 —Reuter. London, May 22. The bare-legged vogue for girl tennis j players set by the South African player i Miss Tapscott in England in 1927 is being I taken up widely by English and American girls. Miss Wills and Miss Cross played without
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      HARD-COURT TENNIS. Reverses for American Players.
      420 27 .—Reuter. Paris, May 23. The American players met with two reverses in the French hard courts championships. In the quarter-finals of the women’s doubles Mile. Bouman, Holland, and Senorita dc Alvarez, Spain, beat Miss Helen Wills and Miss Edith Cross, 8—6, 6 —4. In
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      INTER-SCHOOL GAMES. Victoria Bridge’s Success At the Stadium.
      369 27 An inter-school panics competition was held at the Stadium on Thursday last Five schools took part—Victoria Bridge, Outran! Road, Anglo-Chinese, (leylang English School and Rangoon Road—and the programme included a ball relay race, tug-of-war, 80 yards relay, and a hurdle relay. After
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      GOLF.
      480 27 Mixed Foursomes Competition At Bukit Timah. The Singapore Golf Club May mixed foursome competition was played Friday and resulted in a tie between Mr. Hickey and Mrs. Savage and Mr. Storr and Miss Strickland. Fortynine cards were taken out and the following were returned Mr. Hickey and Mrs. Savage
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      MALAYAN RACING. Registrations Suspended By S.R.A.
      89 28 The committee of the Straits Racing Association has decided to suspend immediately the operation of Rule OSa of the Rules of Racing, i.e., Registration of Horses and Ponies, and to permit no further registrations for the time being, except in the case of horses
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      SHOOTING.
      594 28 Many Competitors at Taiping Meeting. The annual Whitsun meeting of the M.S.V.R. B.R.A. Taiping Branch was held at the Taiping Rifle Range. In addition to competitors from various parts of the country including Singapore, Ipoh and Penang, nearly (50 officers, non-com-missioned officers and men of the l-20th Burma Rifles
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    ANGSANA AND TEMBUSU. Flowering Trees In Singapore.
    215 28 The Director of the Botanic Gardens forwards the following on a matter which has presented difficulty to several correspondents The tree flowering so proiuseiy now in Singapore is the “Tembusu” or hagraea fragrans. It is easily recognised by its rather dark irregularly grooved
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    BRITISH WAR COMRADES. Annual Reunion Dinner At Bangkok.
    73 28 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 24. The British Comrades of the War held their annual dinner last evening. A message was read from the King of Siam regretting his inability to be present. The guest of honour was H.R.H. Nagor Svarga
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    TELUK PIAH RUBBER. Improved Results During Past Year.
    322 28 The fifteenth ordinary general meeting of the Teluk Piah Rubber Estate (1914), Ltd., was held in mail week at the offices of the company. 24, Rood Lane, E.C., Mr. J. L. Loudoun-Shand (the chairman) presiding. The chairman said When we met last
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    TIN RETURNS.
    131 28 Chenderiang Tin. —(First half) Dredge 290 hours, 135 piculs. Hydraulicing Jabus 65 piculs. Sungei Lah 50 piculs. Katu Tin.—(First half) 202 hours, 50,000 yards, 450 piculs. Kamunting Tin.—(First half) 870 piculs, 1,090 hours. Teja Malaya.—(First half) No. 2 dredge, 86 piculs. The dredge stopped seven days for repairs.
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    PASSENGERS.
    183 28 The following passengers from the Strain have for Kurope by the Hast Asiatic n.otorship Meonia From Singapore* Mrs. M. Rcuterberg, Miss Reuterberg, Master Rcuterberg, Miss K. Woodward, Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Hutcheson. Mrs. V. Bruun, Mr. and Mrs. G. 1>. Macka Mr. L. Knutson, Mrs. A. E. Dreher, Miss G.
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    BIRTHS
    82 28 COCKMAN.—On May 27. 1929, at Pekan, to Mollie, wife of H. J. C'ockntan, Malayan Civil Service, a son. MACLEOD.-On May St, 1929. at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Winifred, wife of Captain J. J. G. MacLeod, a daughter Both well. STANLEY. At Tenang on May 22, 1929, t• >
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    MARRIAGES
    88 28 EDMONDS STEPHEN.- At the Presbytcriat. Church, by the Rev. S. Band. 8.A., o»i Saturday, Mis* Jean Forbes Stephen, eldei daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stephen of Aberdeen, to Mr. Francis McDonal., Edmonds, of Messrs, Si mo, Darby Co, Ltd., Malacca. i'AYLOR —MYLES.—At the Presbyterian Church. Singapore, by the
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    DEBENTURES.
    115 28 U. Eng. 6 p.c. 1,225,500 Nom. S’pore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-38 101 103 cl. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 $1,878,000 par, 6% prem Singapore Municipal p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 95 par. Singapore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 red. 1966
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    Trade and Finance.
    135 28 Singapore, Muy 29. EXCHANGE On London, Bunk 4 m/a Demand 2 3~^ Private 3 m. credit 0 On New York, Demand 11 32 Private 90 d/a 65 15 16 On Frunce, Bank T.T. 6 7 t On India, Bank T.T. 1431 On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 131;
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    Stocks and Shares. Fraser and Co.’s Quotations.
    726 28 Singapore, May 29. MINING. Issue al Pd> Buyers Sellers £1 £1 As am Kumbang 40 42 va £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 32'- 34. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.30 0.35 1 1 Batu Caves 1.474 ***** £1 £1 Bukit Arang 1.45 155 £1 £1
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      87 28 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the I'nited Kingdom and foreign countries is $4B a year. The post free price of
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    145 28 DEATHS BENZ. On May 4. 1929, at a private Ho pital, Sydney, Australia, the loved mothei of Dr. Rudolph Benz, Honolulu. Dr. Glady: Benz. Aus. and Grace Benz, of The Man sion. Singapore. Deeply regretted. Shang hai papers please copy. DONG. —On May 23. 1929, at No. 20-1 Armenian Street.
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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      CONTENTS.
      88 1 (ielicral Rubber Situation 1 I.endon Rubber Stocks 1 Hu- Singapore Auction 1 here Planters’ Report 1-2 The R.R.I. Inquiry 2 Rubber Statistics 3 Rubber Auction 3 London Asiatic Rubber 3 Rubber Returns 3 Meeting and Reports— So it m ban Rubber 2 Allenby Rubber Co. 2 Mentakab Rubber 2
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      RUBBER SITUATION.
      53 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forwurd Contract Spot Seller Prices T t T p n S'pore Spot June July May 0.38 0.38 s 0.39 0.30 a o.37 0.37 0.37 Y* 0.37»« 0.37 0.37 0.37 Vi 0.38 0.38 0.38 i 0.38' 0.30 I#*. 0.36 0.36 0.36' 4 0.37 0.36*3 0.36'"'»
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      LONDON RUBBER STOCKS.
      38 1 ruble received by Lewis and Peat iSingapore), Ltd*, from their London corii 'pondents states that rubber stocks ’'v an increase of 387 tons during the t->t week, the total now on hand beinij ■V>.V> t«*ns.
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      THE SINGAPORE AUCTION.
      116 1 11 iv Singapore Chamber of Commerce < r A'>oi‘iati«n held its PlKth auction on when there was catalogued 1.442,7 V) ''14.10 tons; offered 1,091,015 11». or t"!'> sold t»3*i,351l lb. or 1472.011 ti»ns Spot I 'Hdon lU'sd. N a York 20 *s cts. TRICES REALIZED. UibbrH Smoked
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      TARUN (MALAY) RUBBER.
      82 1 Ihe report of Tarun (Malay) Rubber for >'<» iod ended Dec. 31, 1928, states that crop "vested was 429,034 lb., which, with surplus from last season of 63,741 lb., makes total of 492.775 lb., now dealt with in accounts. Net profit was £6,330, to which added balance
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      BRITISH MALAY RUBBER.
      66 1 Ihe Yield of British Malay Rubber for 192 K was 1,062,757 lb., add 142,381 lb. brought forward, making 1,205,138 lb. Whole crop imposed of at an average gross price of per pound (18.75 d. for 1927). Net Pfotit is £18,938. and with £ll,BOB brought ">• there is
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      RUBBER EXPORTS.
      19 1 Ihe quantity of rubber exported from Kedab between April 11 and May 10 amounted tu 2,638 tons.
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      JOHORE PLANTERS’ REPORT. Fear Of Naval Base Competition.
      4412 1 Anxiety lest competition by the Seletar Naval Base contractors should affect the labour situation is expressed in the annual report of the Johore Planters’ Association. Extracts from the report follow. 1 Hard Wood Timber. The question of the Government restrictions compelling the
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      STRAITS RUBBER. Increase of Dividend Recommended.
      99 2 Output of Straits Rubber Co. for 19*28 amounted to 3,044,209 lb. (against 1,950,088 i am M" o pTO A t per ucrc of mature rubbet was £7 3s. lOd. For year 1929 crop is ern'oow M nt 3 476 000 lb. During year tr.OOOS
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      THE R.R.I. INQUIRY Confidential Report of The P.A.M.
      153 2 From Our Own Correspondent.) f Ipoh May 27. A iurthc >r stage in the Rubber u search Institute inquiry and the ,i e for the confidential report of the im? 1 representatives is a circular letter M by the Hon. Mr. E.
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      SEREMBAN RUBBER. Larger Crops, But Smaller Outlay.
      214 2 The report of Seremban Rubber Uo year ended Dec. 31. 1928. Mato th t -.rnij* itccount del, with a ~ua„,Ui if y..0»>4 lb. rubier, wiuen figure <43.038 lb. harvested during li*js ail( j lV lb. brought in from 1927 as surplus ov*J export
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      ALLENBY RUBBER CO. Payment of Dividend of 15 Per Cent.
      238 2 The report of the directors <>f Allenbv Rubber Co. for the year ended Feb. Upstates that the net profit after making pr l vision for depreciation and manager's ivnmission amounted to $36,135 to which ha:- f be added the balance
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      MENTAKAB RUBBER. Recommendation of 7½ Per Cent. Dividend.
      157 2 MENTAKAB RUBBER. Recommendation of 7 Per Cent. Dividend. The report of the directors of the Meni kjib Rubber Co., for the twelve months en<' 1 Jan. 31, 1921), states that after making Iu provision for depreciation, directors' to'manager's commission, etc., the account' show a net profit for the period of
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      REMBAU JELEI RUBBER. Company’s Good Financial Position.
      876 3 H The fifth annual general meeting of the ■numbers of Kembau Jelei Rubber, Ltd., was id in mail week in the Council Room of ■tic Rubber Growers' Association, 2-1 Idol■itne K.t’., Mr- l*. Church (the chairman) Representative of the Secretaries Hi Messrs. Guthrie
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      MALACCA PLANTATIONS.
      84 3 .Messrs. Guthrie Co., Kuala Lumpur, 11 iV, received a cablegram from the «ecndaries of Malacca liubber Plantations ‘•mining them that in respect of the .f.ancial yenr which ended on Dee. 11l last, directors have decided to recommend the on June 21 of a dividend of 7 1 per
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      RUBBER STATISTICS.
      245 3 trar-Gene J r'»?7Qf°o n f C arr l e, c- D o PU ty Supervisor of Rubber, F.M.S., and Deputy Regisrubber held hv Hif-»V StlCB ha 3 or rar(^ following census of stocks of with riltoL. dea^ r3and un cstates of over 100 acres on April 30, 1029,
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      RUBBER AUCTION. Present Depression May Be Overdone.
      403 3 Messrs. Lewis and Peat (Singapore) report Singapore. May 24. Steps are again being taken by the banks in America to check speculation and the financial situation that has developed in that country has led to a break during the week in the value
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      LONDON ASIATIC RUBBER. Cost of Production Greatly Decreased.
      163 3 The output of London Asiatic lubber and Produce for 1028 was 3,042,052 lb., against o ~(>•> u*o lb. in 1027. Average sale price realised was 10.89 d. per pound, London lundJd terms (against Is. 11.02 d.). equivalent to 9 57d per pound
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      JASIN (MALACCA) RUBBER New Issue to Adjust Capital Position.
      227 3 The nineteenth ordinary general meeting of the Jasin (Ma'acca) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on April 17 at Winchester House, E.C. Mr. T. Ritchie (the chairman) said that two years ago, when dealing with the purchase and development of the new
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      KAPAYANG RUBBER. Extension Scheme Being Dropped.
      263 3 At the annual general meeting of the Kupayung Rubber Estates Co., Ltd., held in Shanghai with Mr. E. T. Byrne presiding, the Chairman said :—The report and accounts have been in your hands for some time and with your permission I will take them
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      MALAKOFF RUBBER.
      68 3 Messrs. Bouatead and Co Ltd.. Penang, have received a telegram from the secretaries, Messrs. Kd. Boustead and Co., London, advising that the annual accounts of Mulnkolf Rubber Estates, Ltd., have been issued showing a profit of £21,222 and recommending payment of n dividend of 2per cent. The sum
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      KAPAR PARA ESTATES. Effect of Removal Of Restriction.
      660 3 I'ho twenty-third annual ordinary general meeting of tho Kapur I'ara Rubber Estates Company. Ltd., was held on April 29, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cunnon Street, London, K.C. Mr. A. A. Baumann (chairmun of the company) presided. The Chairman
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      RUBBER RETURNS.
      110 3 i Amalgamated Malay.—41,000 lb. 1 Bnlau.—39,500 lb. i Berunang.—43,000 1 >. J Bertam (Taisho). —73.4H3 lb. j Bedford i’lantations.—18,000 lb. Bo re lli.—29,000 lb. Brooklands. —120,000 lb. j Bukit Kcpong.—29,154 lb. Chembong.—78,160 lb. j Chera». —49,540 lb. J Connemara. —35,633 lb. frlenshiel. —65,850 lb. j Glenealy Plantation». —-48,289
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      RUBBER CO. DIVIDENDS.
      78 3 Messrs. Roustend and Co. are in receipt of cabled advice from the secretaries, Messrs. Kd ward Boustcnd and Co., London, to the following effect Cheras Rubber Kstates, Ltd., annual report for 1028 issued, profit £0,651, final dividend recommended 7la per rent, transfer la reserve £6,000, a..d ca.ry
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      SELANGOR RIVER ESTATES. Substantial Reduction In Costs.
      673 4 The ninth ordinary general meeting of the Selangor River Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on April 30 at 2-4, Idon Lane, London, E.C., Mr. Noel Bingley presiding. The Chairman said On the sheet, reserve account is increased to £21,500 by the £2,500 allocated
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      KUALA GEH RUBBER. Company’s Strong Cash Position.
      267 4 The ninth annual general meeting of the Kuala (ioh Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on April 29 at Winchester House, Old Brond Street, E.C., Mr. W. J. Cotterell (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said I think you will ngree that we
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      LOCAL SHARE MARKET. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report.
      566 4 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report. (iate<l May 2s, states During tin* period under review lh>* price of tin has remained practically unchanged on balance and London advices indicate s that the bull group continues to support the market am! that
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      TEBONG RUBBER CO. Decreased Profits Due To Decline in Prices.
      403 4 The annual general meeting of the Tebong Rubber Estate, Ltd. was held at Shanghai on April 25, and was presided over by Mr. A. J. Welch supported by Messrs. W. W. Cox, E. T. Byrne and Sir Elly Kadooric. The
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        LONDON EXCHANGE PRICE APRIL 30.
        702 4 Abuco 1 £1) 2; Allagar (2)2 Anglo-Mnlay 1 £1 j 1 s Aver Kuning (£1> 4 Bahru (Sel.) i 2 1 0 3 llakap (£11 4 Banteng (£1) ‘4 Batang Consolidated (2 15; Batu Caves (£1) 1 Batu Tigu (ill 32 0; Bekoh (2 1
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        SINGAPORE DOLLAR SHARE PRICES MAY 29.
        730 4 Capital Issue Closing Priest Paid Up Valuo Dividends Fraser Lyall 4 Company A Co. Evatt 3*9,203 1 15 p.c. year ended 28-2-29 Allenbv (Bl> 2.15 2.40cd. 2.15 2.45 160,000 Nil for year 30-9-28 ..Alor Gajah ($1) 1.50 2.00 1.50 2.00 435,425 1 20 p.c.
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      KOMBOK RUBBER. Current Year’s Forward Sales.
      152 4 Report of Kombok (F.M.S.) Rubber Company for 1928 shows that all-in cost of crop of 806,383 lb. was 6.80 d per pound, inclusive of .47d per pound in respect of provision for depreciation of buildings, machinery, etc. The realised portion of the output uvernged
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      ULU RANTAU RUBBER.
      75 4 The accounts of Ulu Rantau Rubber ,>T 1928 show that amount brought forward £9,715; deduct loss for 1928, after charging estate and London expenditure anti i’ lf depreciation of buildings and mac 114, leaving £9,270. Directors do c commend dividend, and therefore p*' > carrying forward this
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