The Straits Budget, 3 September 1931

Microfilm: NL2193
Total Pages: 38
1 6 The Straits Budget
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 3.M3# SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1931. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.
    29 words
  • Article
    CONTENTS.
    333 1 LEADERS— Sanctuary for Wild Life 3 Taxation Proposals 3 Rubber Survey 3 Blood and Gold 3-4 A Brief Reply A Now Bank Wanted 4 Occasional Notea 5-6 'Telegram*. Reuter and Special Covering Past Week’a Newu 21-29 fktaraa—«sjr W. Pool in Hong Kong 17 Wedding of Architect in Penang 17
    333 words
  • Article
    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    1672 1 Uw're n ,.r ritr j,‘ l K< ment is “flounced of sa£S» »■«-"«cEsis *»Hi?irton: Mr D Bri».- AT Ueknown in e: lr Bnttam who is well r 'f the N( H ap r A a, d s n the empley Milk Co. |c: an( Condensed present on
    1,672 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    WASTEFUL PROCEEDING WHICH SHOULD STOP.
    2367 2 Need to Develop Singapore Manufactures. GREAT INTEREST SHOWN IN THE TRADE EXHIBITION. Hitherto Singapore has been a seller of raw materials and a buyer of finished articles/* said H.E. the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, at a meeting held in the Singapore Council Chamber on Wednesday
    2,367 words
  • Article
    THE GOVERNOR’S TOUR.
    251 2 Leaving Singapore for The East Coast. H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clement:' and Misis Clementi accompanie<l by Mr. r. E. F. Pretty. Secretary to the High Commissioner, Mr. R. J. Curtis, A.D.C am. Mr. W. C. S. Corry, Private Secretary left Singapore by the nigh?, mail tr.v:
    251 words
  • Article
    MAJOR-GEN. OLDFIELD.
    39 2 To Visit Ipoh on Sept. 13 For MJS.V.R. Inspection. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Auk- 27. Major-General Oldfield, G.O.C., Ma *0 j will visit Ipoh on Sept. 13 for the an inspection of the local forces M.S.V.R.
    39 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • The Straits Budget
    • Article
      SANCTUARY FOR WILD LIFE.
      999 3 -Straits Times, Aug. 27. P result of the inquiry into the H 0 f the preservation of wild life Val iva which has been conducted by v/ Theodore Hubbaek the possibility v’.t.? that the country will eventually -s the first National Park in Asia P here
      -Straits Times, Aug. 27.  -  999 words
    • Article
      TAXATION PROPOSALS.
      1262 3 —Straits Times, Aug. 28. It is not surprising that, as soon as the! names of those who were to form the new Cabinet were announced, a wave of optimism swept the country. It undoubtedly' is a Cabinet of all the talents and one which provides the soundest guarantee
      —Straits Times, Aug. 28.  -  1,262 words
    • Article
      A RUBBER SURVEY.
      1096 3 ho thankful that that is so.—Straits, Times, Aug. 29. At a time when every rubber estate in the world is living on its reserves, or on fortunate forward contracts, and when many people are being forced to the conclusion that the rubber industry will never recover until
      ho thankful that that is so.—Straits, Times, Aug. 29.  -  1,096 words
    • Article
      BLOOD AND GOLD.
      934 3 America and for us all.-—Straits Times, Aug. 31. Among the Reuter telegrams which appeared in the Straits Times on Saturday were three which, while at first sight seemingly quite unconnected, when road in conjunction put the whole international financial situation in a nutshell. The first stated that
      America and for us all.-—Straits Times, Aug. 31.  -  934 words
    • Article
      A BRIEF REPLY.
      973 4 -Straits Times, Sept. 1. When Sir Cecil Clementi has to speak he manages to say a great deal in singularly few sentences. His statement or rubber at yesterday’s meeting of the Legislative Oouncil was given fully ir twenty lines of print, and these were apparently sufficient to
      -Straits Times, Sept. 1.  -  973 words
    • Article
      A NEW BANK WANTED.
      943 4 —Straits Times, Sept. The average man, with no knowledge of banking, is likely to shy at the title of this article, but in reality there is no reason why he should not suffer himself to read further, for there is much to be said about the
      —Straits Times, Sept. -•  -  943 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    SINGAPORE BAR ADMISSION.
    414 4 Allowed in Interests Of The Service.” Mr. Richard Moor, formerly D.p.p. anj registrar of the Supreme Court, Johort was admitted into the Bar of the Strait* Settlements, in the Supreme Court over which Mr. Justice Sproule, the acting Chief Justice, presided, with Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson. It
    414 words
  • Article
    THE STRAITS BUDGET.
    44 4 Arrangements have been made for the Straits Budget to bo on sale in Penan* every Friday morning, instead of Saturday morning- This will enable Penang readers, n they wish, to send their copy home by the outgoing weekly mail to Europe.
    44 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • OCCASIONAL NOTES.
    • Article
      THE TELOM COUNTRY.
      187 5 -Straits Times, Aug. 27. come time ago we remarked on the fact m *7 a'though scientists had looked for t h l and surveyors for railway butte in the Ulu Telom area to the north H a Smcron Highlands— which competent °f.nters have declared to be the
      -Straits Times, Aug. 27.  -  187 words
    • Article
      PNEUMATIC TYRES FOR TRAINS.
      265 5 —Straits Times. Au£. 27. An experiment which will be watched -ith interest by more than one industry, and by none more closely than rubber, has iost lien earned out in France and put into practice on a limited scale. This is the equipment of railway coaches
      —Straits Times. Au£. 27.  -  265 words
    • Article
      THAT PYTHON STORY.
      281 5 a revolver.—Straits Tiroes, Aujf. Though Londoner of the Evening Standard suspected a hoax, a good many newspapers in Asia appear to have swallowed the story of the unpleasant death of a Burmese hunter, whose body was said to have been found inside a python by the other
      a revolver.—Straits Tiroes, Aujf.  -  281 words
    • Article
      THE PARENTAL WORM.
      328 5 The answer is ask Hollywood.—Straits Times, Aug. 28. j t J >a renla (ruidance, not to any authorof to 1)6 E°ing rapidly out m Europe and America, but towns country, where the anchnii^ 1 j ons China and India ruled mtn ift ed U P to some
      The answer is : ask Hollywood.—Straits Times, Aug. 28.  -  328 words
    • Article
      A BUFFALO SHOW.
      282 5 —Straits Times, Aug. 28. To the town-dweller speeding past the padi fields of the Malacca territory or the smaller padi swamps of Negri Senibilan or Pahang the buffalo is merely a picturesque feature of the rural scene, but this animal is a very important possession of the
      —Straits Times, Aug. 28.  -  282 words
    • Article
      THEATRE NIGHTS AGAIN.
      308 5 wnutcu iui {illusions to local topics. —Straits Time., Aug. 28. Though talkies are excellent entertainment and at f ract audiences who scarcely went to a cinema in the days of silent f here comes a time when the most faithful supporter of th* 1 screen sighs for
      wnutcu iui {illusions to local topics.—Straits Time., Aug. 28.  -  308 words
    • Article
      THE VISIONARY ROAD.
      302 5 and bitumen, to road surfaces.—Straits Times, Aur. 2J*. The vision of the world’s roads providing a huge market for rubber in one form or another continues to tempt inventors, and the latest storv comes from Perak, where Messrs. David Graham and R. W. Kendall have laid down
      and bitumen, to road surfaces.—Straits Times, Aur. 2J*.  -  302 words
    • Article
      RAINY DAYS IN SINGAPORE.
      514 5 It ir» vui v.« Reservoir under its oflieial name— Straits Times, Aup. 29. In spite of occasional disappointments Jupiter Pluvius is fairly considerate to u* in Malaya, and the times when he make> functions a “wash-out” (in the literal a well as the slang sense of
      It ir» vui v.« Reservoir under its oflieial name—Straits Times, Aup. 29.  -  514 words
    • Article
      SNAP OUT OF IT !
      265 5 SNAP OUT OF IT —Straits Times, Aug. 31. Whether it was the races or the revue which startled this Settlement into the liveliest activity on Saturday night one cannot say, but the fact remains that Singapore was catapulted out of the dreary blues of trade depression into the sun-kissed fields
      —Straits Times, Aug. 31.  -  265 words
    • Article
      SEREMBAN’S LEAD.
      327 5 j —Straits Times, Aug. 31. It is interesting to see the way in which the smaller towns of Malaya are capable of influencing public opinion when they command local leadership of sufficient boldness and energy. Malacca took the lead with the movement for the reduction of quit-rents, a
      j —Straits Times, Aug. 31.  -  327 words
    • Article
      BALUN BIDAI.
      358 5 —Straits Times, Aug. 31. Malay, like other, folk-lore has a fair share of demons and evil spirits, one of v hich forms the subject of a short article by Mr. Ivor II. N. Evans, M.A., in the Joum.U of the F.M.S. Museums. While employe<l on excnvatii n work
      —Straits Times, Aug. 31.  -  358 words
    • Article
      FOR MALAYAN BOYS.
      327 5 FOR MALAYAN BOYS —Straits Tim«*s, S«*pt. 1. Often it is a problem for parents of the various communities in Malaya to decide what to do with their sons, especially when they are above the average in intol- ligence. The law and medic no have been the first to suggest themselves
      —Straits Tim«*s, S«*pt. 1.  -  327 words
    • Article
      THE COUNCIL MEETING.
      430 6 is at present a menace to health.—Straits Times, Sept. 1. Though the reporters are happy when they can announce that there is not much in the Council meeting,” it is possible that members of the public would welcome! a little more ventilation of opinion by unofficial members
      is at present a menace to health.—Straits Times, Sept. 1.  -  430 words
    • Article
      TRUNK TELEPHONES.
      256 6 Straits Times, Sept. 2. Those who are now using so thankfully the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur telephone will read with some perturbation the following passage in the report on administration of the posts, telegraphs and telephones of Malaya Under the present system of dual control we are advised that the
      Straits Times, Sept. 2.  -  256 words
    • Article
      THE CHETTIAR VOICE.
      398 6 —Straits Times, Sept. 2. The thoroughness with which the chettiar community of Malaya are now organising themselves into Chambers of Commerce is evidence of the keen commercial intelligence which these important members of Malaya’s economic life possess. When the Federated Malay States Government, at the instigation of
      —Straits Times, Sept. 2.  -  398 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
    133 6 British Resident Opens Chettiar Branch in Seremban. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Aug. 31. The lion. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, British Resident, Negri Sembilan, performed the opening ceremony this morning of the local branch of the Chettiars’ Chamber of Commerce at Lemon Street, Seremban. There was
    133 words
  • Article
    MALAY’S DEATH.
    41 6 Fatal Seizure at Football Match. While watching the football match at the Anson Road Stadium between the R.A. and the Malays on Tuesday, a Malay had a seizure and collapsed. He was taken to hospital but died before arrival.
    41 words
  • Article
    MR. ABDOOLCADER HONOURED.
    559 6 His Work for the Indian Community. A large and representative gathering was present at the Adelphi Hotel nut grrden on Monday evening when tkl Indian community of Singapore entJ/ tained the Hon. Mr. H. H. Abdooloackr their representative on the Legislative Council, whose term of oftice has
    559 words
  • Article
    SUIT OVER CATTLE.
    88 6 A claim in respect of cattle alleged have been delivered was heard m Supreme Court on Tuesday before enacting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice bpr©™ 1 The claim, which was for balance for the price of bullocks sold am; livered, was for $2,774. e The defendants deny any
    88 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    REDUCTION IN LABOURERS’ WAGES.
    3867 7 Municipal Committee’s Recommendation. rubber roadways. rowing allowed on RESERVOIR. The findings of the committee appointi investigate and report on the ques>n 0 f the reduction of labourers’ wages laid on the table at the meeting of he Municipal Commissioners on Aug. 28, .ith the recommendation that
    3,867 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    “ ONLY POSSIBLE REMEDY.”
    7620 8 ONLY POSSIBLE REMEDY.” Sir Cecil dementi’s View On Over-Production. LABOUR IN MALAYA. Chinese Immigrant Quota May be Decreased. Replying to a suggestion by the Hon. Mr Tan Cheng Ix>ck at Monday's meeting of the legislative Council that Government should float a loan of upwards of $30,000,000 to assist estates which
    7,620 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    CAPT. CHARLES DARBY
    246 10 Full Military Honours At His Funeral. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 2Further news of the death of Capt. Charles Darby (recorded in yesterday’s Straits Times) has reached here. Capt. Darby died with tragic suddeness. On Monday evening he was playing tennis and appeared fit and well
    246 words
  • Article
    CORRESPONDENCE.
    66 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind thut letter* must be short and to the point. Lon*? epistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication but as
    66 words
  • Article
    A LAND BANK.
    1021 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I have followed with very consij dcrable interest various articles which have appeared lately regarding the necessity for a land hank. The question as to the necessity for such a bank has been raised on a number of occasions,
    1,021 words
  • Article
    REPLY TO “GALLUS.”
    88 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Si*—l wonder nobody hag replied to our friend Gallus. However, here goes. If his Government is as high minded as he would have us believe perhaps be can explain why it is they twisted—there appears to be no other word
    88 words
  • Article
    QUEEN WILHELMINA.
    222 10 Dutch Community Celebrate 51st Birthday. There was a large gathering at the Dutch Consulate-General Offices in tha K.P.M. Building on Monday at the reception held on the occasion of Queen Wilhelmina’s 51st birthday. Mr. R. J. F. Curtis, A.D.C., represented H.E. the Governor, and conveyed a message of
    222 words
  • Article
    TIN QUOTA DISPUTE.
    74 10 Pahang Consolidated Case This Month. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. L The case in which the Pahang Consolidated Company, the largest tin-lode mine in the world and one of the largest producers in Malaya, are sueing the Government of Pahang for a declaration tna the
    74 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    SARKIES BROTHERS’ BANKRUPTCY.
    5251 11 Shortage of Cash Cause Of Failure. MISMANAGEMENT.” examination of senior h PARTNER. shortage of cash and not shortage of M ts W as responsible for our failure 'a I think if the hotels can be carried on f 1 t4 > rm of years all the creditors
    5,251 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    EUROPEAN’S PLUNGE TO DEATH.
    301 12 Pinned Under His Car In Malacca River. (Fiom Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Aug. 30. A European lost his life here today when with his motor-car he left the road and plunged into the river, being pinned down and drowned. The victim was Mr. A. D. Watton,
    301 words
  • Article
    GARDEN PARTY AT KING’S HOUSE.
    98 12 Miss dementi a Charming Young Hostess. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 28. For the first time since Sir Cecil menti’s return from leave there was garden party at King’s House yestordav evening when Miss Dione Clementi mack a charming young hostess, to several
    98 words
  • Article
    MR. A. C. BISHOP.
    336 12 Verdict of Death by Rash Act Returned. A verdict of causing death by a rash and negligent act was returned on Aug. 29 by Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Singapore Coroner, at the conclusion of the vquirv into the death of Mr. A. C. Bishop, why
    336 words
  • Article
    DR. W. M. CHAMBERS.
    110 12 Coming to New Post In Singapore. Dr. W. M. Chambers, Chief Medical Officer. Penang, will be coming to Singapore this month to be Deputy Dilector of Medical and Health Set vices. Dr. Chambers came to Malaya in 1Dand has held many posts among then, being Superintendent
    110 words
  • Article
    DANGER OF USING ARMS.
    73 12 Cat for Bengali Who Drew Revolver. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 27. Two years’ rigorous imprisonment ant twelve strokes of the cat o’ nine ta:!s have been ordered by the Selangor Assiz judee for a Bengali who drew a revolver while being 1 examined
    73 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article
    A JOURNAL IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
    3551 13 The Malay In Modern Commerce—Dirty Rubber And The Middleman—A Notable Kampong Society—Finding Artists In Offices—Something Neiv In Local Life—The Service Company’s Prospects— Blackmail Or Bankruptcy ?—Malaya’s Fountains. (By Our Kuala Lumpur Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 28. motoring through a Malay Hw reservation outside Kuala
    3,551 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Article
    SINGAPORE’S HEALTH.
    148 14 The Singapore Municipal Health statement for the week ended Aug. 22, gives the total number of deaths as male 146 and female 89. This represents a deathrate of 27.41 per mille, per annum, compared with 26.48 in the preceding week and 28.00 in the corresponding week of last
    148 words
  • Article
    MEDICAL ASSESSMENT.
    65 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Aug. 27. At a meeting of the Malacca Asiatic Planters' Association it was decided to invite representatives of the Malacca Agricultural Medical Board to uttend the committee meeting of the Association for the purposes of discussing the question of assessment for medical service
    65 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE’S CIVIL AERODROME.
    1472 14 Reclamation of Geylang Basin. AMBITIOUS SCHEME. IMPERIAL AIRWAYS’ FUTURE LINK. One of the biggest reclamation schemes in the country is about to be started in the Geylang Basin to provide a civil aerodrome for Singapore. Commenting on the scheme, which is to cost S6,290,000, the Colonial Engineer
    1,472 words
  • Article
    IMPORTANT FINDS.
    65 14 Eighth Century Figure Of Siva. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Aug. 26. A bronze figure of Siva, 80 cm. high, belonging to the eighth century has been unearthed near Palembang at a former burial place of the Sultans. Two other figures, one of Brahma and the other of
    65 words
  • Article
    SEREMBAN SANITARY BOARD.
    400 14 Waitresses in Coffee-SW Question. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Aug. 26. At today’s meeting of the SeremlL Sanitary Board held in the State SS Chamber, the Chairman said that he harf written to the Resident on the question postponing the issue of notices f or til payment
    400 words
  • Article
    MUNICIPAL ACTION.
    218 14 The following action by committees of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners is reported By committee no. 6. Decided that the fee to be charged for the use of Geylang football ground for organised matches be $2. Decided that the cost converting Mount Emily gardens into a Japanese landscape garden
    218 words
  • Article
    A ROYAL PRINCESS.
    37 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Aug. 27. A daughter has been born to Pn lic and Princess Chumbhot. Prince Chumbhot is the son of HR”* Prince Paribatra of Nagor Svarga, present Regent of Siam.
    37 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Article
    THE LITERARY PAGE—NEW BOOKS REVIEWED.
    1948 15 A Rival For Edgar Wallace—Big Output Of Books By Sydney Horler—Two Detective Tales— The People Of Brittany—Theology And Science—Some Strong Sob Stuff—Maurice Dtkobra. New Fiction. The Spy. By Sydney Horler. 3s. fid. if.iw Now McLean. By George Goodchild. 3s. 6d. Ilopalong Cassidy and the Eagle’s
    1,948 words
  • Article
    S.P.C.A. WORK.
    474 15 Excellent Progress Made During Year. The annual meeting of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Singapore, will be held in the Municipal Offices on Monday, Sept. 7, at 6.30 p.m. committee’s report for the year «nded June 30 states Twelve meetings of the Management •otnuiittee were
    474 words
  • Article
    FASHIONS OF 2800 B.C.
    125 15 Noted Dutch Archaeologist Going to Taiping. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Aug. 24. l an going to Taiping to study fashion,” was the strange statement, made by Dr. Stein CallenfeJs, the worldfamous Dutch archaeologist when he was interviewed by a representative of the Javabodo. The explanation
    125 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Article
    THE PLANTERS IN THE SLUMP.
    1788 16 Good Rubber Useless As Security. BANKS’ ATTITUDE. wm SEREMBAN MEETING ASKS FOR HELP. At the present time good hearing rubber is practically useless as security,” declared a speaker at an overflowing meeting held at Scrcmban to discuss the Malayan agriculturist’s need of a new and
    1,788 words
  • Article
    “CHILD WHO ATE FATHER”
    144 16 idow’s Claim for Return Of Her Daughter. h rom Our Own C orrespondent.) Penang, Aug. 27. The case began in the Supreme Court here this morning in which Chew Ghaik Knim. widow ot Yeap Swee Lin, claims t ie leturn of her nine-year-old daughter irom Lira
    144 words
  • Article
    RUBBER STATISTICS.
    181 16 Areas Budgrafted and Areas Out of Tapping. The most complete statistics vet published relating to areas of budgrafted lubber at the end of 1930 and acreages of mature rubber out of tapping appear in the F.M.S. Government Gazette. In tho I* .M.S. there arc 233 budgrafted areas with
    181 words
  • Article
    JUMP FROM WINDOW.
    38 16 During a gambling raid carried out by the police in a house near the Rochorc nolice station, a Chinese jumped out of window and sustained minor injuries. Th( window was 20 feet from the ground.
    38 words
  • Article
    THE YELLOW FEVER DANGER.
    436 16 u That Awful Scourge.” AN INTERVIEW WITH no A. L. HOOPS. Dr. A. L. Hoops, C.B.E tho t Principal Civil Medical Officer approached by the Straits Times fn.?* views concerning Sir Malcolm Watw* warning that with the completion of coast to coast railway in Africa the
    436 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE WEDDING.
    248 16 Mr. Paul E. G. Seefeld Miss Doris Wright. The wedding took place at St. Andrew’s (athedral on Wednesday of Mr. Paul E. G. Seefeld, son of Dr. and Mrs. A. Seefeld, of Hamburg, to Miss Doris Kathleen Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wright, of Singapore.
    248 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
Page thumbnail Page 18
Page thumbnail Page 19
Page thumbnail Page 20
Page thumbnail Page 21
  • PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
    • Article
      TALK OF INCOME TAX INCREASE.
      507 21 Higher Duties on Spirits And Tobacco COMING PROPOSALS. Electoral Reform Bill May Be Dropped. London, Aug. 27. r r p r i m( Minister’s critics are making ,onsiderable capital out of the fact That, in his broadcast speech, he referred only to one proposal—a 10
      507 words
    • Article
      POLICY ON INDIA.
      336 21 1’ri‘ish Wivtles'. I naffected by Change Of Government. 5Vith regard to India, in particular, the remains unchanged. The Round-Table Conference will meet, planned, on the dates arranged. The only changes in the personnel of he British delegation to the Conference will be those necessitated by Ministerial changes
      1’ri‘ish Wivtles'.  -  336 words
    • Article
      PREMIER’S APPEAL.
      305 21 —Reuter. Act Without Passion Or Prejudice.” London, Aug. 20. Act without pa-sion or prejudice pleads Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, in a moving appeal contained ir a private litter to all Labour members of the House of Commons, in which he explains i his position and his feelings. He says
      —Reuter.  -  305 words
    • Article
      LORD CREWE.
      317 21 —British Wireless. Reuter. To Have Portfolio of War! Secretary. Ixindon, Aug. 20. It is announced that Ixird Crewe (Liberal) will he War Secretary in the new National Government. —Reuter. The Marquess of Crewe, who is 73, years of age, is one of the most influential members of the
      —British Wireless.; Reuter.  -  317 words
    • Article
      THE LINDBERGHS.
      184 21 lieu ter. Tokio’s Truly Royal Welcome. Tokio, Aug. 26. Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh arrived at the Kasumi Gaura air field, near Tokio, at 2.09 p.m. to-day having left Nemuro at 8.21 a.m. Kasumi Gaura, Aug. 20. Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh, who were escorted to the air field by
      lieu ter.  -  184 words
    • Article
      DR. W. H. NOLENS.
      74 21 Router. Death of Dutch Catholic Leader. Amsterdam, Aug. 27. The death is announced of Monsignor Professor Dr. VV. H. Nolens, Minister of State and leader of the Catholic Party in tlx* Second Chamber. —Reuter. Monsignor Dr. Nolens, who was 71 years of age, was a Professor
      — Router.  -  74 words
    • Article
      PLOT TO RESTORE KING ALFONSO.
      330 21 Reuter. Trans-Ocean Kuo Min. Nipped in the Bud. CHURCH SAID TO HAVE BEEN IMPLICATED. Madrid, Aug. 26. A cUrico-mHilary plot to restore King Alfonso to the Throne is revealed in tha. Press. It is alleged that the Church authoritiflai in the Navarre and Basque country
      — Reuter.; Trans-Ocean Kuo Min.  -  330 words
    • Article
      BUBONIC PLAGUE.
      65 21 Ufuter. People Fleeing From Barcelona. *1 Barcelona, Aug. 28. It is reported that 00 are dead and 140 in hospital as the result of an outbreak of bubonic plague, believed to Ik* due to people wearing contaminated clothes retrieved from a refuse dump. Despite organised rat hunts and
      Ufuter.  -  65 words
    • Article
      OVERSEAS CHINESE.
      74 21 —Sin Kuo Min. Nanking Official’s Mission To These Parts. Hong Kong, Aug. 28. The Nanking Overseas Chinese Inspector, Mr. Chu Chi-kang, arrived in Hong Kong from Shanghai on Aug. 2 1 and left yesterday for tin* Dutch Fast Indies, Siam, Burma and Annum, via Singapore, in order to
      —Sin Kuo Min.  -  74 words
    • Article
      RISE IN TIN.
      41 21 Jiuyers of Shares in London! Holding Off. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 28. Today's further rise in the price of tin was not accompanied by many hare improvements. Buyers held otf t<> await ft much higher price.
      41 words
    • Article, Illustration
      MR. HAMAGUCHI.
      241 22 Former Japanese Prime Minister Dead. Tokio, Aug. 26. The former Prime Minister (Mr. Hamagueni) who has been recently suffering from wounds received on Nov. 13, 1930, died at 3.20 p.m. today.—Reuter. Mr. Hamaguchi was shot when he was taking the train for Okayama to attend the annual grand
      241 words
    • Article
      NITRATE COMBINE.
      104 22 —Reuter. Investigation Ordered By Chile. New York, Aug. 30. The Chilean Government has ordered a complete investigation into the affairs of "Cosach” (Compagnia de Salitre de Chili), the gigantic nitrate combine, which has a capital of 1*75,000,000, and which was recently formed. The Chilean Chamber has adopted a
      —Reuter.  -  104 words
    • Article
      FORD WORKS.
      47 22 Reuter. Detroit Men Stood Off Being Re-Employed. Detroit, Aug. 29. From 15,000 to 25,000 of the men dismissed from the Ford Works here early in August will restart work on Sept. 9. It is expected that 50,000 will be reenfjxged by the middle of September.—
      Reuter.  -  47 words
    • Article
      SPECULATIVE TIN SHARES RISE.
      818 22 Chinese Miners’ Plight. EFFORTS TO SOLVE THE DIFFICULTIES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 26. Aa a result of the tin pool announcement shares have moved up, notably Ayer Hitams, Kepongs, Southern Peraks and London Ordinurys. Prominent brokers regard the position of tin as healthier than
      818 words
    • Article
      COTTON CRISIS.
      347 22 —Reuter. Reuter. Egypt and the December Washington Congress. Alexandria, Aug. 27. If is understood that the American Minister here has invited the Egyptian i Government to send representatives to Washington for the December Conference in connection with the cotton situation. The Prime Minister has requested Washington to hold
      —Reuter.; Reuter.  -  347 words
    • Article
      DEPUTIES SHOT.
      78 22 —Reuter. Affray in Mexican Parliament. New York, Aug. 26. One deputy was killed and four were wounded irJ a shouting affray in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, in a fight in which sixty shots were fired. Many deputies participated. Tne affray was the result of an argument with
      —Reuter.  -  78 words
    • Article
      BACK TO BALMORAL.
      59 22 —British Wireless. King Leaves London For Scotland. Rugby, Aug. 26. The King left Euston Station today by Royal train for Scotland. His Majesty interrupted his holiday at Balmoral on Saturday to return to London in order to be in closer touch w*ith the political situation. He is
      —British Wireless.  -  59 words
    • Article
      FAMOUS EDITOR’S DEATH.
      99 22 Mr. Frank Harris—Author And Traveller. Nice, Aug. 26. Tho death has occurred here of Mr. Frank Harris, author, traveller and editor. —Reuter. Mr. Harris ha-, at various times, edited vanity Fair, the Fortnightly Review and the Saturday Review*. He founded and edited the Candid Friend. His publications
      99 words
    • Article
      AMAZING AFFAIR IN MICHIGAN PRISON.
      72 22 Reuter. Doctor Killed. THREE CONVICTS COMMIT SUICIDE. 1 Marquette, Michigan,. Aug. 27 Three good conduct convicts committed suicide here after an attempt to escanIt? wh.ch they killed the pri4 dmoTj wounded a warder. a a The men barricaded themselves in room in the prison into
      Reuter.  -  72 words
    • Article
      GRAF ZEPPELIN.
      246 22 Germany to Brazil Non-Stop. Friedrichshaven, Aug. The Graf Zeppelin left at 9.3G D U*iay on a non-stop flight to Pernambuco Marseilles, Aug. ::o The Graf Zeppelin passed over Lvoiu at 2.10 a.m. today and flew down th. Rhone alley. The giant airship left the coast a* Sa:nte Maries
      246 words
    • Article
      CANTON ANNOYED.
      164 22 To Sever Economic Relations With U.S.A. Germany. Hong Kong. Aug. -A Mr. Eugene Chen, the Foreign Minister in the Canton "National” Government, i.« preparing to "sever economic with Germany and the United States ot America.—Sin Kuo Min. Canton has been incensed by the fact that America and Germany
      164 words
    • Article
      THREAT TO SWATOW.
      87 22 “take preventive measures.’’—Sin Min. Reds Crossing the Border From Fukien. Hong Kong, Aug. 28. It is reported that the Communists wh-i fled from Kiangsi into Southern Kukier during the National (Nanking) Govern ment’s recent anti-Red drive, are no\* crossing the Fukien border into Eastern Kwargtung in large
      “take preventive measures.’’—Sin Min.  -  87 words
    • Article
      MR. GANDHI TO GO TO LONDON.
      1577 23 Reuter. Sudden Decision to Sail On Aug. 29. VICEROY’S TRIUMPH. Sequel to a Meeting At Simla. Bombay, Aug. 26. Mr. Gandhi will sail for England on Simla, Aug. 26. Panoit Malaviya and Mrs. Naidu, who ;!e<i their passages when Mr. Gandhi declined to attend
      – Reuter.  -  1,577 words
    • Article
      HALF A MILLION REFUGEES.
      69 23 —Reuter. Some 250,000 Deaths In Hankow. Hankow, Aug. 20. The gendarmerie headquarters here have completed a careful investigation into the flood problemsTheir report states that 103,000 houses, and buildings havo either collapsed or been rendered uninhabitable, leaving 782,000 people homeless and destitute. This total represents roughly
      —Reuter.  -  69 words
    • Article
      DEATH SENTENCES.
      383 23 Burmese Rebel Leader And His Lieutenants. Tharrawaddy, Burma, A up. 28. Saya San, the quack doctor who raised an army and led the formidable rebellion in January, and eleven of his lieutenants have been sentenced to death by a special tribunal on a charge of waging war against
      383 words
    • Article
      CANTON TO MARCH ON HANKOW.
      245 23 —Sin Kuo Min. assist in patrolling the city.— Sin Kn» Min. A Sudden Decision. INVASION OF HUNAN TC| BEGIN AT ONCE. Hong Kong, Aug. 31. It is states that the Canton military committee, taking advantage of the flood* now prevailing in the Yangtse River valley,
      —Sin Kuo Min.; assist in patrolling the city.—Sin Kn» Min.  -  245 words
    • Article
      PREPARING FOR WAR.
      111 23 —Sin Kuo Min. Further Activities in South China. Hong Kong, Aug. 29. r General Li Chung-yan, the former Kwangsi commander-in-chief, who is helping to direct the arrangements for tin contemplated Northern Expedition from Kwangsi and Kwangtung into Hunan, has decided to send the best of his troopa
      —Sin Kuo Min.  -  111 words
    • Article
      A BLAZE OF LIGHT.
      76 23 —British Wireless. What London Will Look Like This Month. Rugby, Aug. 26. Preparations for the floodlight illumination of the principal Ixindon buildings during the next month—in connection with the triennial International Illumination Congress and Faraday Centenary Celebrations —are nearing completion. Buckingham Palace is among the buildings
      —British Wireless.  -  76 words
    • Article
      THE FLEET’S THANKS.
      55 23 .—Router, To Those Who Subscribed For Poseidon Victims. London, Aug. 28. The sincere thanks of the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust to all subscribers to the fund for the benefit of the widows and dependants of those who lost their lives in the Poseidon disaster are expressed in
      .—Router,  -  55 words
    • Article
      CHINA’S 1931 BUDGET.
      34 23 totalling almost 1,000,000,000. Sin Kuo Si in. Total Expenditure of Almost $1,000,000,000. Shanghai, Ami?. 2H. The Nanking Audit Department today submitted the Government’s 1 t>*J 1 Budget; totalling almost $1,000,000,000.—Sin Kuo
      totalling almost $ 1,000,000,000.— Sin Kuo Si in.  -  34 words
    • Article
      “ RED ” PLOT TO SEIZE HANKOW.
      92 24 RED PLOT TO SEIZE HANKOW. —Sin Kuo Min. When Floods Subside. MARSHAL CHIANT, OFF TO WUHAN. Shanghai, Aug. 29. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek left NanChang for Hankow on Friday evening, on the receipt of reports that the Communists are very active and are planning to capture Hankow as soon as the
      —Sin Kuo Min.  -  92 words
    • Article
      TERRIBLE TYPHOON.
      165 24 —Router. About 100,000 Drowned Near Nanking. Shanghai, Aug. 29. The typhoon which did considerable damage in Shanghai on Wednesday and at Nanking on Thursday, according to reports from Yangchou to tho Famine Relief Commission, also destroyed eight miles of the Grand Canal embankment between Shaopo and Kaoyuchow’, inundating
      —Router.  -  165 words
    • Article
      RED ATROCITIES.
      147 24 —Reuter. Bishop’s Indictment Of Their Brutality. Hankow, Aug. 28. Bishop Galvin writes from Hanyang that every available inch of mission buildings has been given over to refugees who are crowding into Hanyang, preferring t< die in Hanyang of starvation rather that, fall into the hands of the Reds.
      —Reuter.  -  147 words
    • Article
      FLOOD RELIEF.
      98 24 Sin Kuo Min. $80,000,000 Bond Issue Not Approved. Shanghai. Aug. 28. Mr. T. V. Soong, the Finance Minister, issued a statement explaining his personoil view that the Nanking Government iihould issue the $10,00(4 000 relief loan ait first proposed, instead of sanctioning ■the $80,000,000 flood relief bond issue
      Sin Kuo Min.  -  98 words
    • Article
      IN URUGUAY.
      31 24 -Reuter. Customs Duties Up By 50 Per Cent. Monte Video, Aug. 27. A Government decree increases the customs duties on the majority of imports by DO per cent .—Reuter.
      -Reuter.  -  31 words
    • Article
      THE BELGENLAND MYSTERY.
      106 24 —Router. Mr. Fujimara the Victim Of a Blackmailer. Ixmdon, Aug. 28. That Mr. Fujimara was murdered by a blackmailer is the view now expressed by the Assistant United States Attorney who is dealing with the case. It is know'n that Mr- Fujimara’s hank balance had shrunk surprisingly
      —Router.  -  106 words
    • Article
      GERMANY & CHINA.
      198 24 GERMANY CHINA. retrarditijy the German boycott.—Sin Kuo Min. Boycott Movement In Canton. Berlin, Aug. 26. Following th** Nanking Government’s confiscation of a German steamer ladened v\ ith arms, tho Vorwaerts demands a law forbidding German shipping companies to transport arms. It declares that foreign armament factories are pocketing huge protits
      retrarditijy the German boycott.—Sin Kuo Min.  -  198 words
    • Article
      THE DORNIER Do.X.
      114 24 Iieuter. Leisurely Progress To New York. Norfolk. Virginia. Aug. 20. The giant Orinan flying-boat, Dornier Do.X, arrived here today.—Reuter. Tho Dornier Do.X is flying from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to New York carrying mails and nine passengers. She started from Rio on Aug. 6, but had motor
      Iieuter.  -  114 words
    • Article
      STATE ACTION.
      51 24 Reuter. Big American Companies In Difficulties. New York, Aug. 28. Owing to the depreciation in value of its investments, the Bank of Eurone Trust Co., with deposits of approximately VI ,900.000 sterling, and the Bank of Europe Safe Deposit Co., hove been taken over by the State Banking
      Reuter.  -  51 words
    • Article
      LATE MR. TAN YEN-KAI.
      53 24 —Sin Kuo Min. State Interment Fixed For Sept. 22. Shanghai, Aug. 27. The State interment of Mr. Tan Yenkai, the former chairman of the Nationalist Government, and president of the Executive Yuan, who died in Nanking on Septmil her 22, 1930, has 1x*en fixed for September
      —Sin Kuo Min.  -  53 words
    • Article
      GIANT OIL MERGER.
      216 24 —Reuter. Combine with Property Worth £480,000,000. New York, Aug. 27. The merger, al an early date, ot the Standard Oil Companies of New Jersey and California is indicated by the respective presidents. 'J his will lead to the creation of tho largest single industrial enterprise in the
      —Reuter.  -  216 words
    • Article
      MARSHAL YEN.
      111 24 —Sill Kuo Min. Will He Be Allowed To Remain in Shansi Shanghai, Aug. 27. Generals Shu Young-chang and Fu Tso-yi. the Shar*si military leaders interviewed Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang the Mukden ruler and vice-commander-in-chief of the Nationalist forces in China, yesterday. They guaranteed the good behaviour of Marshal Yen
      —Sill Kuo Min.  -  111 words
    • Article
      DASH TO POLE.
      97 24 —Rrvtcr. In Wireless Touch With The Nautilus. Bergen. Aug. 26. The wireless station here re)>orts that it was in excellent wireless communication with Sir Hubert Wilkins’ North Pole expedition in the submarine Nautilus last night and today.—Renter. The Nautilus left Longyear City. Spitsbergen, at 4 p.m. on
      —Rrvtcr.  -  97 words
    • Article
      LEAGUE MEETINGS.
      84 24 —British Wireless. Lord Reading Unable To Go to Geneva. Rugby, Aug. 27. Owing *o the pressure of work confronting the meml>ers of the new' Cabinet, and the importance of the decisions to be ’aken during the next few weeks* Lord Reading (the Foreign Secretary) will be prevented from
      —British Wireless.  -  84 words
    • Article
      FRANCE AND HUNGARY.
      47 24 —Reuter. New Commercial Agreement Initialled. Budapest, Aug. 27. The Franoo-Hungarian commercial negotiations have concluded. The new agreement, initialled today, provides for the preferential treatment of Hungarian wheat on the French market, while Hungary grants certain tariff reductions based on the most favoured nation clause.”—Reuter.
      ”—Reuter.  -  47 words
    • Article
      MILITARY REVOLT IN PORTUGAL.
      336 24 —Reuter. Fifty Killed and 300 Wounded. Madrid, Aug. 27. News received by teJephone from I j a l>on confirms the report that quiet ha. been restored, but the death roll has to 50 with 300 wounded. The northern provinces are isolates and a strict censorship is
      —Reuter.  -  336 words
    • Article
      MR. TENG YEN-TA.
      131 24 .—Sin Kuo Min. Being Well Treated In Nanking. Shanghai, A ;cr -7. Reports to hard from Nanking sta> that Mr. Te.ig Ven-ta is accommodated :r special quarter-’ ;>t the capital ar 1 *s be’.n; well treated.—Sin Kuo Min. It will he lemembered that Mr. Tens: Ven-ta, who
      .—Sin Kuo Min.  -  131 words
    • Article
      LEAGUE AND CHINA.
      123 24 -Reuter. Educationists and Health Experts to Help. Geneva, A up. Tr pursuance of the plan of e )-operati ,v between the Chinese Government end tr.*’ League of Nations Dr. Rajchman Ludw (the Director of the Health Section of tic* League Secretariat) and Mr. F. P. Walter' (the
      -Reuter.  -  123 words
    • Article
      LABOUR REBELS’ MANIFESTO.
      447 25 —Rrit sh Wireless. Reuter. I Bankers Blamed For I The Crisis. WEIRD DOCUMENT. ■Taxable Capacity Not Yet' I Exhausted! I Rugby, Aug. 27. rawing the decision yesterday of a ■1, -‘L'ct.ng of the General Council of K !> r rules Union Congress and the NaH"' 1 Executive
      —Rrit sh Wireless.; Reuter.  -  447 words
    • Article
      “ I MUST SEEK REST.”
      288 25 I MUST SEEK REST.” through these difficulties.—British Wireless. Mr. Snowden’s Letter to His Constituents. London, Aug. 28. •L’ I hilip Snowden is to retire from i i. c* immediately the financial ciiffitulna\e been cleared up. Mr. Uamsay t cnald is not retiring. Rugby, Aug. 2* ••/I* 0 decision of the
      through these difficulties.—British Wireless.  -  288 words
    • Article
      PARTY MEETINGS.
      175 25 Conservatives Support Mr. Baldwin. Rugby, Aug. 28. The meetings of the three political parties were held today, at which the situation arising from the formation of the National Government was discussed. The meeting of the Conservative Peers, Members of Parliament and candidates was presided over by Lord Hailsham
      175 words
    • Article
      LIBERALS MEET.
      227 25 —British Wireless. Lord Grey Gives Leaders His Support. The Liberal meeting was presided over by Lord Reading, the Foreign Secretary in the new Government, and a resolution was passed supporting the action of the Liberal leaders in joining the National Ministry. After explaining the serious nature of the
      —British Wireless.  -  227 words
    • Article
      LABOUR REBELS.
      286 25 pi. 11l LIVSC lAVUWi will -British Wireless. —Reuter. Make Mr. Henderson Their Leader. Rucby, Aug. 28. The meeting of the Parliamentary Labour passed a resolution constituting itself the official Opposition. Mr. Arthur Henderson was elected Chairman of the Partv. i.i succession to Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, and Mr. J.
      pi. 11l LIVSC lAVUWi will -British Wireless.; —Reuter.  -  286 words
    • Article
      CABINET CONFIDENT.
      269 25 —Reutov. —British Wireless. “All Will be Ready By! Sept. 8.” London, Aug. 28. It i® expected that the Cabinet tonight j will have all the material on which the Government’s policy will he based, so that the members of the Cabinet will have the week-end to consider itThey
      .—Reutov.; —British Wireless.  -  269 words
    • Article
      MAJORITY OF 50.
      217 25 —British Wireless. Hcuttr. How Mr. MacDonald Will Be Backed. Rugby, Aug. 29. Yesterday’s meetings of the three political parties indicate that the new National Government will have a majority of at least 50 in the House of Commons. The Conservative and the Liberal members were unanimous in
      —British Wireless.; Hcuttr.  -  217 words
    • Article
      INSURANCE COS.
      312 25 —British Wireless. Secret Mobilisation Of £100,000,000. London, Aug. 31. Scores of letters encouraging him in hi task of grappling with the national erihis have been received by Mr. Ram -av Mr*. Donald, who is on holiday at Lossiemouth, from all classes of the community, from bishops to unemployed
      —British Wireless.  -  312 words
    • Article
      THAT £100,000,000.
      86 25 -Reuter. Daily Herald Story Finds No Confirmation. London, Aug. 31. Neither London nor New York financial circles confirm the Daily Herald story about the secret mobilisation of £100,000,000 of foreign investments belonging to the great British insurance companies and offered to the British Government for use to defend
      -Reuter.  -  86 words
    • Article
      SCHNEIDER TROPHY.
      269 25 Britain and from the Continent.—British Wireless. British Wireless. Further Practice Flights At Calshot. Rugby, Airr. 2»5. A ♦’tor tv o blank flays the Rrit’sh Schneider Trophy team was able to resume practice at Calshot t<*day. On Monday and Tuesday heavy gales raged but today the weather was beautifully
      Britain and from the Continent.—British Wireless.; British Wireless.  -  269 words
    • Article
      FULL CABINET MEETS.
      284 26 Reuter. Economy Proposals Now Almost Ready. MR. J. H. THOMAS. Bitter Vindictiveness Of Railwaymen. London, Aug. 31. The National Cabinet assembled promptly at 4 p.m. today. A theatrical ceremony came as a prelude to the meeting, the members of the Cabinet posing for the talkies. It is
      Reuter.  -  284 words
    • Article
      NO PENSION.
      331 26 Reuter. N.IT.R. Victimisation Of Mr. Thomas. London, Aug. 31. Mr. .1. H. Thomas (the Secretary of for the Dominions in the late Labour Government) has resigned the position of Political General Secretary and head of the National Union of Railwaymen. This will clear up the difficult situation arising
      Reuter.  -  331 words
    • Article
      “ TO THE END.”
      607 26 TO THE END.” British Wireless. Premier Determined To See Task Through. Rugby, Aug. 31. The Prime Minister left Lossiemouth by aeroplane early this morning w’ith the intention of reaching London in time for this afternoon’s Cabinet Council, at which the reports of the two sub-committees—-one on the economy and taxation
      British Wireless.  -  607 words
    • Article
      AFTER THE TYPHOON.
      45 26 —Sin Kuo Min. Shanghai Again Returns To Normal. Shanghai, Aug. 27. Shanghai is once again resuming its normal outward aspect after the sensational typhoon which it has just experienced. Tratncar services are being resumed and telegraphic communication is heing restored.—Sin Kuo Min.
      —Sin Kuo Min.  -  45 words
    • Article
      THE KUOMINTANG.
      43 26 —Sin Kuo Min. Fourth Party Congress Arrangements. Shanghai, Aug. 31. The Central Executive Committee of the Kuoniintang has decided that the Fourth Party Delegates Congress -hull consist of 420 delegates. Oversea Chinese w’ill be entitled to send 82 deiigates.—Sin Kuo Min.
      —Sin Kuo Min.  -  43 words
    • Article
      CREDITS FROM U.S.A. AND FRANCE.
      623 26 —Reuter. Huge Amounts Mentioned. BETWEEN §300,000,000 AND $500,000,000. New York, Aug. 27. Conversations concerning a substantial private banking credit for Great Britain, by a powerful American group, are in process of formation and are progressing satisfactorily. The negotiations are being carried on by cable ur.d
      —Reuter.  -  623 words
    • Article
      CANTONESE ARMY.
      42 26 Sin Kuo Min. Hong Kong. Aug. 26. The Cantonese Army which, yesterday, Genera! Chang Sui-Kw’ei reported as having appeared near the Fukien border, is, it now’ transpires, really the reorganised former Safety Preservation Corps which is now proceeding to Kiangsi.—
      Sin Kuo Min.  -  42 words
    • Article
      THE FUTURE OF SHANGHAI.
      306 26 —Router Growing Anxiety i n Great Britain. THORBURN CASE. Government of China’s Impotence. London, Sept, l Anxiety regarding the future of Shan, hai is expressed in a Times which says it is unfortunate that°q? Anglo-Chmese extra-territorial negotb t.ons were suddenly resumed and rushl' to a conclusion
      —Router  -  306 words
    • Article
      CREDIT IN FRANCE.
      196 26 —Reuter. Confidence in British Finance. Paris, Aug. 2'. i It is officially announced that an Ang! I f rench financial agreement has InMm c«v eluded. It js understood that France will le r Britain £40,000,000, half in the form credits by private banks and half by i'-sue
      —Reuter.  -  196 words
    • Article
      DISARMAMENT.
      73 26 British Wireless. Mr. Henderson Coming Conference. Rugby, Aug. 28. In the course of his speech at the meet ing of the Parliamentary Labour porttoday Mr. Arthur Henderson referred t* the chairmanship of the Disarmament Conference, to which he was elected the Council of the League of Nations. He indicated
      British Wireless.  -  73 words
    • Article
      FILM EXHIBITORS PROTEST.
      72 27 K«-ut*v. Waste at Hollywood. r aNGSTER INDECENT PICTURES. New York, Sept. 1. -<me 14.900 film exhibitors and ownpetitioning producers to abandon .■ho making of “gangster” and indecent ,!l Thc'' S have also passer! a resolution de--randYng that the “leaders of the movie Xnm should deflate Hollywood by
      K«-ut*v.  -  72 words
    • Article
      PARIS TO TOKIO.
      83 27 —Reuter. French Airmen Plan A Non-Stop Flight Le Bourget, Sept. 1. .plain Le Brix and M. Doret, who arc waiting favourable weather to take off t V Tokio. are whiling away their time in practice flights. n Cable' from Japan and Russia reveal •reacherous weather, especially in
      —Reuter.  -  83 words
    • Article
      50 PER CENT. INCREASE
      70 27 —Reuter. Governor Roosevelt’s Drastic Proposal. Albany, Aug. 28. A "0 r>r cent, income-tax increase in \,-a York State U urged by Governor Rvc-.-vel: in order to meet the growing ,<• i.f relieving the unemployed. Governor Roosevelt also proposes the ,»r>P! <■ nriation t>y the Legislature of
      —Reuter.  -  70 words
    • Article
      MISS AMY JOHNSON.
      116 27 Rt uter. Progress of Return Flight From Tokio. Moscow, Sept. 1. M;-> Amy Johnson landed at Irkutsk 10 a.m. today and resumed her flight Sverdlonsk after a rest of half-an-hour. R< uter. Mi>s Johnson, who flew solo from Eng.«ind to Tokio last month, is now making ibe
      — Rt uter.  -  116 words
    • Article
      GLOBE-TROTTING BY AIR.
      69 27 —Reuter. icomte and Vicomtesse Back In France. Le Bourget, Sept. 1. 1 he icomte de Sibour, accompanied the icomtesse and Madame Wildern, Me wile of the French Minister in China, linded here at 4.55 p.m. today from Bruson the conclusion of their flight *r<*m China.—Reuter. The V
      —Reuter.  -  69 words
    • Article
      HONG KONG AND CANTON.
      83 27 are already 3,000 subscribers.—Sin Min. Long Distance Telephone Service Opened. Hong Kong, Sept- 1. r.r anton-Hong Kong long distance i‘, 0, 'hone is to be inaugurated today. are already 3,000 subscribers.—Sin Run Min. I will he recalled that a previous tele*r‘,V’n slatt ‘d that the service
      * :* !(• are already 3,000 subscribers.—Sin Min.  -  83 words
    • Article
      REVOLT IN CHILIAN NAVY.
      90 27 —Rvuter. Sailors Object to Pay Reductions. New York, Sept. 1. A message from Valparaiso states that a short-lived revolt on the part of the Chilian Navy has occurred. It was caused by the announced intention of the Government to reduce the pay of the sailors. The
      —Rvuter.  -  90 words
    • Article
      GANGSTER’S CODE.
      96 27 —Reuter. Gambler Lynch Declines To Name Kidnappers. Chicago, Aug. 27. The Chicago gambler. Jack Lynch, has returned to his home unharmed. He declared that he remained blindfolded, but was comfortably treated, and denied that any ransom had either been paid or promised. He refused to give the name
      —Reuter.  -  96 words
    • Article
      IL DUCE & THE POPE.
      44 27 IL DUCE THE POPE. -Reuter. Another Move Toward Peace. Rome. Aug. 31. At Signor Mussolini's order the Catholic Huh premises, seized during the recent disputes, have been relume! to their owners, except in Rome, wh.iv the neoessr«i v formalities have r.ct yet been completed.—Reuter.
      -Reuter.  -  44 words
    • Article
      SUICIDE SUSPECTED.
      231 27 —Reuter. Vice-Chairman of U.S. Tariff Commission Drowned. Bailey Island, Maine, Aug. 29. Mr. Alfred P. Dennis, the vice-chairman of the United States Tariff Commission, has been drowned. It is believed that he committed suicide. —Reuter. Bailey Island is a small seaside resort of Cumberland County, Maine. Mr. Alfred
      —Reuter.  -  231 words
    • Article
      MURDERED GIRL.
      55 27 No Clue in Latest English Crime. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. Police efforts to trace the murderer of Madge Cleife, a 15-year-old girl, who was found strangled in a lonely marsh near Portsmouth on Saturday are still unsuccessful. The increasing number of unsolved crimes against women
      55 words
    • Article
      SEVERE EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA.
      132 27 —Reuter. Reported Destruction Of Town Near Quetta. London, Aug. 29. A very serious earthquake in the Quetta area of Baluchistan is reported from Karachi. Details are most meagre. It is stated that railway communication between Sibi and Quetta has been blocked. The town of Sharigh (or
      —Reuter.  -  132 words
    • Article
      A MODERN MIDAS.
      122 27 —Reuter. America’s Gold Holdings Still Grow. London, Aug. 29. While Great Britain has been forced to seek credits to support her currency th <i United States will probably be the first country in the world to have gold holdings exceeding £1,000,000,000. This enormous total will be reached
      —Reuter.  -  122 words
    • Article
      REVOLT IN BURMA.
      131 27 —British Wireless. Surrender of Rebels Continues. Rugby, Aug. 31. The India Office, in a statement on Burma for last week, says the situation continues to improve satisfactorily on th.‘ whole. In the Thaetmyo district the surrenders now amount to 1,476 including three important leaders who were on
      —British Wireless.  -  131 words
    • Article
      QUAKE IN INDIA.
      92 27 Reuter. Eight Killed: Much Damage Done. Ziarat (Baluchistan), Aug. 29. Eight people have been killed, and tremendous damage has been done, in Baluchistan by earthquakes, extending over several days. The tremors are continuing. Government buildings in Shahrigh, Quetta, and Ziarat have fallen down. The new gaol at
      — Reuter.  -  92 words
    • Article
      THE QUESTION MARK.
      48 27 Reuter. To be Used in Another Big Flight. Le Bourget, Aug. 28. The French airmen, Messieurs Codon and Robida are only awaiting fine weather Ixforo taking off for China via Siberia in The Question Mark, the plane in which Costes and Bellonte flew the Atlantic.—
      Reuter.  -  48 words
    • Article
      SHOT A MUSLIM IN A TRAIN.
      252 27 —Reuter. Mistook Him for Bandit. ARREST OF LIEUTENANT, WELCHMAN. Lahore, Aug. 29. Shots fired at an intruder, mistaken for a bandit, have led to the arrest of Lieutenant .1. R. Welchman, of the Welch. Regiment, stationed at Rawalpindi. The incident occurred in a railway
      —Reuter.  -  252 words
    • Article
      TAX ON RUBBER.
      99 27 Suggestion for Aid Of New Uses. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. Mr. A. G. Angier, chairman of the Debit Mcrtajuin Rubber Co., suggests thft the British and Dutch Governments should forthwith tax all exports of rubber in cash or the? equivalent in latex on s
      99 words
    • Article
      LISBON REVOLT.
      86 27 —Reuter. Dictatorship to Be Tightened Up. Lisbon, Aug. 29. The tightening up of the Dictatorship, the deportation of the rebels to the Colonies and the promotion of tha Military Governor of Lisbon, are provided for in a statement issued after the Cabinet meeting. “The life of the deportees
      —Reuter.  -  86 words
    • Article
      WORKERS OF SPAIN.
      50 27 —Reuter. Veering Toward Fascism Or Bolshevism. Barcelona, Aug. 31. A tremendous sensation has been caused by a manifesto issued by the National Confederation of Workers condemning the new Government as no letter than a monarchy and presaging a social and revolutionary movement toward either Fascism or Bolshevism.—Reuter.
      —Reuter.  -  50 words
    • Article
      POLICE PATROL MISSING.
      62 27 A net a. Expedition Into the Wilds Of Sumatra. Padang, Sumatra, Sept. 1. A police patrol, consisting of one inspector. 11 men and seven coolies, which started on an expedition into the wild country south-west of Korintji mountain, has not been heard of since August 18. Three
      — A net a.  -  62 words
    • Article
      ORGY OF LOOT AND MURDER.
      484 28 —Reuter. —Reuter. /Chittagong’s Two Days Of Horror. BANK ATTACKED. Oj Europeans Resort To Armed Escorts. Chittagong, Aug. 31. Communal rioting has broken out as a •equel to the murder of the Mohammedan police inspector Khan Bahadur AshannuAn infuriated Moslem mob looted and horned a large
      —Reuter.  -  484 words
    • Article
      GRAF ZEPPELIN.
      108 28 —Renter. fine 4,300-Mile Non-Stop Flight. New York, Sept. 1. The giant German airship, the Graf Zeppelin, arrived at Pernambuco, Brazil, at 5 jxm. today from Friedrichshaven, ’Germany. She whs greeted by shrieking whistles and sirens and by cheering thousands who packed the bridges, the square** and the roof-tops
      —Renter.  -  108 words
    • Article
      UNEMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES.
      82 28 Router. Scheme to Co-ordinate Relief Measures. New York, Aug. 28. Mr. Green, the president of the American Labour Federation, estimates that there will be over 7,000,000 unemployed in the United States in January.—Reuter. Washington, Sept. 1. The establishment of a National Unemployment Controllership is foreshadowed by
      Router.  -  82 words
    • Article
      ARCTIC AIR ROUTE.
      121 28 ,—Reuter- German Airman Back In America. Chicago, Sept. 1. The German airman, Herr von Gronau, landed on Lake Michigan today on the completion of his prolonged aerial survey for a Europe to America air route via the Arctic.—ReuterAn earlier cable stated that Herr von Gronau has landed
      ,—Reuter-  -  121 words
    • Article
      AT BALMORAL.
      113 28 -British Wireless. Premier May Visit King During Week-End. Rugby, Sept. 1. Excellent weather is favouring the stay of the King and Queen at Balmoral. Yosterdav His Majesty was out shooting on Geallaig Mnor. The fluke and Duchess of York, and the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose, have arrived
      -British Wireless.  -  113 words
    • Article
      LEAGUE ASSEMBLY.
      64 28 —British Wireless. Nomination of British Delegates. Rugby, Sept. 1. The following delegates will represent Groat Britain at the League of Nations Assembly, which meets on Monday, in addition to Lord Cecil of Chelwood who is already in Geneva attending the sixtyfourth Council meeting The Earl of Lytton and
      —British Wireless.  -  64 words
    • Article
      U.S. BANK FAILURES.
      25 28 —Reuter. Nine More Close in State Of Arkansas. Harrison, Arkansas, Sept. 1. Nine small banks, having deposits of $2,000,000, have closed here.—Reuter.
      —Reuter.  -  25 words
    • Article
      EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA.
      94 28 —Reuter. Another Hill Town Reported Destroyed. Simla, Sept. 1. Particulars received from Ziarat, with regard to the earthquake in British Baluchistan, show that the town of Dhadar was destroyed. The extent of the casualties is not yet known. However, eight people were killed in villages in Kalat
      —Reuter.  -  94 words
    • Article
      BRITISH FUNDS SHOW SHARP FALL.
      227 28 -Reuter. Taxation Fears. INTENSIVE WEEK’S WORK FOR CABINET. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 1. There was a sharp fall in British fund* in the City today in consequence of the fears of additional taxation on fixed interest bearing issues. Rubber and tin shares were
      -Reuter.  -  227 words
    • Article
      LOCAL BODIES.
      227 28 —British Wireless. Following the Lead of The Government. Rugby, Sept. 1. Questions of Local Government are closely affected by the measures of national economy and there are many signs that the local administrative bodies are preparing to follow the lead of the Central Government. In the case of
      —British Wireless.  -  227 words
    • Article
      PLAGUE IN SPAIN.
      112 28 Reuter. Drastic Measures In Barcelona Area. Barcelona, Sept. 1. The inhabitants of the San Martin district, outside Barcelona, are being compulsorily inoculated, with the alternative of imprisonment, to prevent the spread of the plague. Several houses have been also burned down as a precautionary measure.—Reuter. An earlier
      Reuter.  -  112 words
    • Article
      MONOCLED “ DUKE ” & LINER DRAMA.
      275 28 MONOCLED DUKE LINER DRAMA. A Count and a Baron.” SENSATIONAL NEW YORK DEVELOPMENTS. New York, Sept. 1. The mystery of a monocled man dubh*n Duke,” who is described as a distant rT lative of the Italian Royal Family and a bosom friend of Mr. Fujimara, U t hi Latest to
      275 words
    • Article
      U.S. LINE STEAMERS.
      35 28 -Reuter. Chapman-Dollar-Dawson Interests to Buy. Washington. Sept. 1. The Federal Shipping Board ha< decided to negotiate a contract for the sa'ut of the United States line steamers with the Chapman-Dollar-Dawson shipping interests.—Router.
      -Reuter.  -  35 words
    • Article
      GERMAN BANK RATE.
      39 28 -Reuter. Reduced from 10 to S Per Cent. Berlin, Sept. The improvement in th* financial situation is reflected by the decision of the Reichsbank to reduce the bank rate from 10 to 8 per cent.*— Reuter.
      -Reuter.  -  39 words
    • Article
      MILITARY COLLEGE.
      124 28 —British Wireless. Major-Gen. May Appointed Commandant. Rugby, Sept. 1. Major-General Sir Reginald Seabume May, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., has succeeded General Gird wood as Commandant of the Royal Military College at Sandhurst.—British Wireless. Major-General May is 52 years of age and he has commanded the 49th (West Riding)
      —British Wireless.  -  124 words
    • Article
      PORTSMOUTH CRIME.
      66 28 Unemployed Youth Charged With Murder. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. L William Kell, aged 18, an unemployed photographer, was remanded today at Portsmouth on a charge of murdering Madge Cliefe, a 15-year-old girl, whc was found strangled in a lonely marsh near Portsmouth. Tremendous interest is being
      66 words
    • Article
      LONDON TO KARACHI IN SIX DAYS.
      219 29 Iv a Kfvpt in only oiirht (lavs. —British Wireless. II- eW Winter Air Service. I IMPERIAL AIRWAYS’ PLANS. I Rugby, Aug. 31. I The progress made with the construcI. \,f the great maritime port at Haifa, I the coast of Palestine, will make it
      Iv a Kfvpt in only oiirht (lavs.—British Wireless.  -  219 words
    • Article
      LONG DISTANCE RECORD.
      107 29 Trial Flight from Cranwell To Khartum. London, Aug. 20. Following successful tests of the FaireyNapier long-range monoplane, which, it i- hoped, will beat the world’s non-stop rg-uistance air record, from Great Britain. a trial long-distance flight from Cranwell, Lincolnshire, to Khartum will i attempted on Sept. 24.
      107 words
    • Article
      FLOOD RELIEF IN CHINA.
      118 29 "M Kuo Min. Loan of $80,000,000 to Be Floated Next Monlh. Shanghai. Aug. 27. The Legislative Yuan today approved he proposed regulations governing the Asue of an $8<j 000.000 loa.t to be spent exc.usively on flood relief. The loan is to bo secured on the rolled
      "M Kuo Min.  -  118 words
    • Article
      DEBTS & REPARATIONS.
      95 29 DEBTS REPARATIONS. —Reuter. “Hill Return to Forefront,” Says Col. Stimson. London, Aug. 28. ol. Henry L. Stimson, the United ‘-au-:- Secretary of State, interviewed by r cr representative before leaving yondon on louto for the United States. "l* n ost optinvstic about the reY of the discussions he had with
      —Reuter.  -  95 words
    • Article
      FALSE PRETENCES.
      45 29 Sentence on Officer of Uganda Police. < h com Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. P, ■Skinner, of the Uganda vas sentenced to three months .I'jMinment at Guildford today on a “rye of obtaining beer and whisky by pretences. His wife was bound over.
      45 words
    • Article
      AUSTRALIA FACES HER CRISIS.
      60 29 —Reuter. Loan Conversion Scheme: Amazing Response. Sydney, Aug. 31. The fierce determination of the whole nation to surmount the financial crisis is reflected in the extraordinary response to the voluntary conversion operation, affecting i'55,000,000 of internal loans. No less than 97 pel cent, of the holders
      —Reuter.  -  60 words
    • Article, Illustration
      SIR HALL CAINE.
      513 29 —Reuter. Death of Famous Isle Of Man Writer. London, Aug. 31. The death is announced of Sir Hall Caine, K.B.E., C.H., the famous writer, at the ago of 78.—Reuter. Sir Hall Caine is one of the many writers who took up the path of literature after training
      —Reuter.  -  513 words
    • Article
      “SHOCKING TO SENSE OF JUSTICE.”
      102 29 —Reuter. Sequel to U.S. Wickersham Report. San Francisco, Aug. 31. A motion for a new trial of Thomas Mooney (who, with the Labour agitator Biiiings, has been serving a sentence of life imprisonment since 1916 in connection with a San Francisco bomb outrage) has been
      ’—Reuter.  -  102 words
    • Article
      SCHNEIDER TROPHY.
      133 29 —British Wireless. Prince of Wales to Watch The Race. Rugby, Aug. 31. Although no official information has been yet received from Rome it is generally believed that Italy, as well as France, will compete in the Schneider Trophy race. Weather conditions at Calshot hav< made it impossible for
      —British Wireless.  -  133 words
    • Article
      THE CUSTOMS UNION.
      81 29 117”*. Cl |U —Reuter. Germany Preparing For A Rebuff. Berlin, Aug. 31. Germany is preparing for n rebuff in connection with the proposed Austro-Ger-mr.n Customs Union. It is expected that the International Court at The Hague will bring in a verdict that, while Germany va« within her
      • 117”*. Cl |U \ —Reuter.  -  81 words
    • Article
      MONEY FOR WAR.
      43 29 Hankow.— Sin Kuo Min. Canton to Issue Bonds For $50,000,000. Hong Kong, Sept. 1. The Canton National Government proposes to issue mi’itary bonds, totalling $50,000,000. to meet military expenses in connection with the forthcoming northern '•'•p<vlition agair«t Hankow.— Sin Kuo
      Hankow.— Sin Kuo Min.  -  43 words
    • Article
      4½ TONS OF GOLD.
      117 29 Search for S.S. Egypt’s Treasure. Brest, Aug. 20. With anticipatory smiles on the faces of her crew, the salvage ship Artiglio left today to start the decisive stage of ti e operations for salving the four and a h."lf tons of gold from the bullion mom
      117 words
    • Article
      THE STOCK EXCHANGE.
      44 29 Reuter. Hours on Saturdays to be* From 10.30 Until Noon. London, Aug. 31. In connection with the f *rtheoming London Stock Exchange ope: ing on Saturdays, the committee Mali*- that the bnrgu-ning hours will be from 10.30 a.rn until noon.- Reuter.
      Reuter.  -  44 words
    • Article
      GOODWILL MESSAGE TO INDIA.
      229 29 -British Wireless. Sir Samuel Hoare’s Word To Services. Rugby, Aug. 27. Almost the first act of Sir Samuel Hoare, on taking over the poRt of Secretary for India in the new Government, has men to issue a message of goodwill to India. In this he describes
      -British Wireless.  -  229 words
    • Article
      “ POSTPONED.”
      69 29 POSTPONED.” No Hope of Air Service To Australia. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. A high official of Imperial Airways informed me today that as a result of the Government economy campaign the inauguration of the London-Australia air service via Singapore was likely to he postponed indefinitely. He added
      69 words
    • Article
      SUPPORT FOR CANTON.
      174 29 —Sin Kuo Min. Powerful South-Eastern Warlord’s Decision. Hong Kong, Sept. 1. General Sun (’hunn-fnng, who was at one time military Governor of Kiangsu (1926) and commander-in chief of the five sooth-eastern provinces (Kiangsu, Che.:ang, Fukien, Anhui and Kangd), has wired to Canton stating that he is willing
      —Sin Kuo Min.  -  174 words
    • Article
      NICARAGUAN TROUBLES.
      46 29 —Reuter. Rebel Leader Said to Have Been Killed. New York, Sept. 1. The Nicaraguan rebel leader, Agapito A Itamirant), has been killed during an engagement with the Marine Corps in which the rebels were routed, according to a New York Times message from Managua.—Reuter.
      .—Reuter.  -  46 words
    • Article
      TEXAS OIL.
      51 29 Rente-. Hitch With Regard Re-opening Of Field. Austin, Texas, Sept. 1. A hitch has oceurre 1 in connection with the re-opening of the East Texas oilfield. The Governor kept the area closed today with the aid of troops, as lie disapproves of the ('ommis ion’s conditions for re-opening.
      Rente-.  -  51 words
Page thumbnail Page 22
Page thumbnail Page 23
Page thumbnail Page 24
Page thumbnail Page 25
Page thumbnail Page 26
Page thumbnail Page 27
Page thumbnail Page 28
Page thumbnail Page 29
Page thumbnail Page 30
  • SPORTING NEWS.
    • Article
      SINGAPORE RACES OPEN.
      964 30 Excellent Sport. PROMISING START TO MEETING. Th;* Singapore Turf Club autumn (Gold Cup) meeting began under good conditions on Saturday, when apart from a slight slower in the middle of the afternoon, conditions were excellent for epoctators and racing alike. Although in some of the races the
      964 words
    • Article
      R.S.Y.C. ROWING REGATTA.
      370 30 Good Sport and Close Finishes. Added interest was lent to the rowing regatta held under the auspices of the R.S.Y.C. imide the breakwater on Saturday by the close tin sh in the Chiengmai Gup between the fours stroked by J. P. Blyth, H. Price and T. H.
      370 words
    • Article
      BOY WALLEY.
      63 30 Boy Walley, the well-known Singapore boxer, sailed for England on Friday to join his brother Rud, who is a popular bantamweight in London. Bov Walley returned to Singapore some months ago from the United States, where be boxed for two years with considerable success. Like his brother, he
      63 words
    • Article
      ANNUAL MEETING OF THE S.C.C.
      813 30 Effect of Slump. CASH POSITION REPORTED SOUND. The effect of the slump on the finances I of the Singapore Cricket Club was commented upon by the president (Mr. G. Salter) at the annual meeting held or. Aug. 28. There was a large attendance. In moving
      813 words
    • Article
      ENGLISH FOOTBALL SEASON BEGINS.
      426 30 Reuter. Arsenal’s Bad Start. > WEDNESDAY’S GREAT Wlv AT BLACKBURN foUows“' 8S bledbyReu,e^r,,, London, Aug. 99 First Division. Arsenal n Woe B? t0 ki Vl11 w 3 Leicester Citv Blackburn R. 1 Sheffield Wei Blackpool 2 Derby Count!' Bolton Wanda. 0 West Ham Utd J Lverton
      Reuter.  -  426 words
    • Article
      GIMCRACK STAKES.
      124 30 Odds-on Favourite Wins. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 27. The following was the result of the Gimcrack Stakes at the York Races today Gimcrack Stakes of 1,000 sov., added t' 1 a sweepstakes of 10 sov. each, h ft. if dec. by Aug. 18 or 2 sov.
      124 words
    • Article
      WARREN SHIELD WON BY GLOUCESTERS.
      1036 31 T a Uen with Both Hands.” I FIVE shooting at command meeting. I -vy, regular army, through the 1st if t he Gloucestershire Regiment. ed the laurels they had lost in premoorings by sweeping the board and N,(< fou,- of the six team events at
      1,036 words
    • Article
      CLIFFORD CUP.
      250 31 S. J. Beattie Wins Golf, Club Competition. The final round of the Clifford Cup competition of the Singapore Golf Club j was played on Sunday morning and resulted in a w in for Mr. S. J. Beattie j who defeated Mr. W. L. Stevens by 7 1 and
      250 words
    • Article
      SCOTTISH FOOTBALL.
      90 31 —Reuter. Celtic Overwhelm Cowdenbeath. London, Aug. 26. The following were the results of matches played today in the Scottish League (Div. 1): Aberdeen 1 Clyde 0 Airdrieonians 2 Motherwell 2 Celtic 7 Cowdenbeath 0 Dundee 1 St. Mirren 2 Hamilton A. 2 Falkirk 2 Kilmarnock 4 Queen’s Park
      —Reuter.  -  90 words
    • Article
      BLACK YEAR OF GOLF.
      105 31 -Reuter. British Failures in U.S. Championship. Chicago, Sept. 1. Following the catastrophes in the Ryder Cup and American Open Golf championship, the tragedy of Great Britain’s black vear of golf was completed today owing to the inability of Phil Perkins (82 —80 162) and Cyril Tolley
      -Reuter.  -  105 words
    • Article
      NEW ZEALANDERS BEATEN.
      884 31 ,—Reuter. Kent’s Success. THIRTEEN CENTURIES IN FIVE MATCHES. London, Aug. 27. Brighton Yorkshire lieat Sussex by! nine wickets. Sussex were all out for 106 in their first innings, Verity taking six wickets for 62 runs. Yorkshire could reply with only 148 against the bowling of James Langridge,
      ,—Reuter.  -  884 words
    • Article
      INDIAN CRICKET TOUR.
      73 31 Calcutta Board of ControFa Decision. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Sept. 1. The Calcutta Board of Cricket Control has decided, in spite of the opposition, from Bengal and Bombay, to send an Indian learn to England next year, and also to invite a Ceylon side to play
      73 words
    • Article
      ST. LEGER BETTING.
      86 31 Derby Winner Favourite For Doncaster Classic. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 31. The latest hotting for the St. which is to he run on Wednesday week, afcDoncaster, is as follows Mr. J. A. Dewar’s CAMERONIAN, 6 to 4. Sir J. Rutherford’s ORPEN, 9 to 2. Lord
      86 words
    • Article
      NOVEL SPORTS MEETING.
      141 31 Girls from Four Towns At Kuala Lumpur, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 31. For the second year in succession m sports meeting for gills, open to all comers but organised by the Kuala* Lumpur Y.W.C A., was held here an Saturday afternoon and drew hundreds
      141 words
    • Article
      BUD WALLEY.
      36 31 Match With Southern Area Flyweight Champion. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Auk. 31. Bud Walley, the Singapore flyweight, is to meet Boy Edge, the southern are* flyweight champion, at Blaekfriars King on Sept. 13.
      36 words
    • Article
      GUNNERS’ SPLENDID DISPLAY.
      1393 32 Malays Well Held. BYE AND ROCKCLIFFE OUTSTANDING. WL.A. 2 Malays 2. Well done, the R.A. They deserve aothing but praise for their very fine display against the league champions, the Malays, in the semi-final of the S.A.F.A. Cop at the Anson Road Stadium on Tuesday. The game
      1,393 words
    • Article
      EXHIBITION FOOTBALL.
      70 32 Perak and Selangor to Meet On Sept. 12. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 2. The Perak State football team will visit Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 12 to play Selangor in an exhibition game. The gate proceeds will go to the Selangor unemployment fund. Selangor will play Perak
      70 words
    • Article
      EBOR HANDICAP.
      61 32 Win for Donoghue On Brown Jack. I From Our Own Correspondent.) Ia>ndon, Aug. 26. The EboT Handicap resulted as follows Brown Jack (Donoghue) 1. Coaster (F. Fox) 2. Argonaut II (J. Childs) 3. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Betting: 10 to 1
      61 words
Page thumbnail Page 31
Page thumbnail Page 32
  • Article
    CHETTIARS HONOUR COMPATRIOT.
    542 32 Advised to Establish Their Own Bank. Ample testimony to the fact that the local Chettiars are 44 coming out of their shells and beginning to take an active part in the social and public life of the Colony. was evident on Tuesday when the community was At
    542 words
  • Article
    MR. W. H. STAMP.
    189 32 Sudden Death at Early Age Of Twenty-Six. After a short illness the death occurred at the General Hospital early on Friday morning, cf Mr. William Henry Stamp, of the Prisons Department, Singapore, at the age of 26. M!r. Stamp had previously been with the Anti-Aircraft Battery,
    189 words
  • Article
    ALLEGED MURDER OF COOLIE.
    259 32 Sequel to Finding Of Body in Sea. Three Chinese and an Indian nutted to the Assizes on WedneLa charge of murder or. alternatively "V able homicide not amounting to m when the preliminary inquiry unusual case was concluded beforl V K’ Gre88 the Sin 8Tapoi-e Thinl
    259 words
  • Article
    TELEPHONE TO IPOH.
    95 32 Line Now Available To The Public. Fo'lowing close upon the opening of the trunk telephone line between Kuai* Lumpur and Singanore comes the newthat the iine has Uee'n extended to Ipo: an' 1 is row available to the public. Ac* ordiner to the statement issued h\ the
    95 words
  • Article
    PRISON FOR A “RED.”
    56 32 (From Our Own Correspondent.' Penar.g, Aug. 2*. Lou Poh has been sentenced h*. e t fix months* rigorous imprisonment on a change of being a member of thr Malayan Communist party. The accused and another man were -eer posing seditious documents or th r* dowj of
    56 words
  • Article
    BIRTH
    27 32 CROFTON.—On August 10, 19;>1. at s;mls to Dorothy, wife of Major R. C'rofton, Royal Artillery, formerly A.D.C. to the Governor of the Straits Settlements, a son.
    27 words
  • Article
    ENGAGEMENTS.
    72 32 The engagement is announced of Mr. Kor lion Ying eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Kor Lai Chun, to Miss Chan Lai Yinpr. tourtn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chan C hoy F.M.S. papers pleas* copy. The engagement is announced betweer Captain Harold Janies Abbey, son of the late
    72 words
  • Article
    MARRIAGES
    78 32 GI'STON—ISAAC.—At Plindong, 2, Oxle» Road, Singapore, on Aug. 27, 1931, according to Jewish rites, Dulcie Cynthia, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Guston, and Meyer, only son of Mr. E. S. Isaac and the late Mrs. Isaac. SKEFELD—WRIGHT.—At the St. Andrew’, Cathedral, S’pore on Aug. 26, 1931. Paul
    78 words
  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 32 Advertisements Column 1
      89 32 NOTICE All conimunicr.Hr.ns for both the Strait* Times and thj Straits Budget should b J addressed to th" Head Office. Cecil aru Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Seti.-e-ments. The po«t fr«o price of the Strains Time? to the 1'nited Kingdom and foreign countries is SI 9 a vear. The post free
      89 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • The Straits Budget FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT
    • Article
      CONTENTS.
      98 1 I Ceaeral I Rubber Situation 1 I Singapore Tin Prices 1 The Singapore Auction 1 London Rubber Market I By A. W» Still 1 I August Tin Returns 1 Copra Market 1 New Zealand Trade 1 I Share Report 1 I London Tin Market 2 Selangor Coconuts 2 The
      98 words
    • Article
      RUBBER SITUATION.
      60 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contracts Spot Seller Prices d. 7 t Date L’don S'pore Sept. Oct. Nov. Au*. 27 2 5/16 0.74 0.8 0.84 0.84 23 2’, 0.7 4 0.7 0.74 0.8 29 2‘* 0.74 0.74 OJA 0JI4 :t1 2' 4 0.74 0.74 OJA 0.84 J^pt. 2**
      60 words
    • Article
      SINGAPORE TIN PRICES.
      27 1 Aug. 27 150 tons at $62,124 per picul. 28 150 61.75 29 200 62.25 31 200 62.50 Sept. 1 150 62-60 2 125 61.00
      27 words
    • Article
      THE SINGAPORE AUCTION.
      110 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,033rd auction on Sept. 2, when there was catalogued 2,139.282 lh. or 955.03 tons offered 1,819,292 lb. or 812.18 tons sold 1,537,730 lb. or 686.43 tons. Spot. London 2% d. New York 4 1&/I6 eta. PRICES REALISED. *ib*ed
      110 words
    • Article
      AUGUST TIN RETURNS.
      47 1 Alim KumUne.—4W Imuti, M.OOO ,»rd». 615 A 07 R? ICU f S Value 638,4418.79, working coots and ironpi-ui Lost 100 hour boiler cleaning *^®PPages Ta Fe ß air 44 hoars week-end Tin T 1 207 393,000 yard 9, Hi#i Us yAi 186,965.44, working coats
      47 words
    • Article
      COPRA MARKET.
      29 1 follows •—s?n, Co., report on Aug. 27, as Main «u*iji n S* 9t reporting prices hare 6Mk»wa C Closing quotations are os Sundried >4.16; mixed 63.8. V
      29 words
    • Article
      LONDON RUBBER MARKET. Cessation of German Buying. A CRUDELY SELFISH POLICY.
      892 1  -  (By A. W. Still.) [Straits Time* Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] London, Aug. 5. A new price record has been set up during the past week. It is 24d. the previous lowest being 2%d. No doubt the explanation is dissipation
      [Straits Time* Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.]  -  892 words
    • Article
      NEW ZEALAND TRADE.
      402 1 Sharp Contraction In Favourable Balance. The year 1930 was an unfortunate one for New Zealand. Normally that country has a considerable excess of exports over imports, that for 1928 having reached the exceptional total of £11,302,215. In 1929 it was £6,781,080, but in 1930 the balance shrank
      402 words
    • Article
      SHARE REPORT.
      530 1 Investment Discouraged By Rubber Outlook. Fraser and Co.’s report, dated Sept. 1, states Quiet conditions have again prevailed ia the local market throughout the week aad there is very little to report. As regards tin the shipments from the Straits for August are returned at 6,070 tons and
      530 words
    • Article
      CLERK FINED $100.
      48 1 Guilty of Criminal Breach Of Trust. (From Our Own Corr wpondent.) Malacca, Sept. 1. N. Sta. Maria, a Eurasian clerk, ha» been fined $100 and one day's imprisonment or throe months’ rigorous by Mr. R R. Whitehouse on three charges of criminal breach of trust.
      48 words
    • Article
      PROBLEMS OF THE TIN SCHEME.
      1449 2 Illuminating Discussion At Kuala Lumpur. GROUPING METHOD. Selangor Miners Ask For Fifty Per Cent. Cut. The Selangor Miners’ Association on Friday pa4*ed a resolution asking Government to make the rut in tin production fifty, instead of sixty, per cent, daring the next quota period. Difficulties
      1,449 words
    • Article
      LONDON TIN MARKET.
      770 2 [Stralta Times Copyright— Reproduction Rights Reserved.! Critical Period of The Quota Scheme. HEAVY BUYING BY BROKERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 5. The monthly statistics just issued are almost colourless, there being practically equilibrium between the July supplies and deliveries. It is high time that restriction
      [Stralta Times Copyright—Reproduction Rights Reserved.!  -  770 words
    • Article
      McALISTER AND CO., LIMITED.
      230 2 Final Dividend of 31/ Per Cent. 2 The directors’ report of McAlist,.. Co.. Ltd., for the year ended June 1931, states The amount at the credit of profit loss account for the year ended Jun. a 1931, after allowing for depreciation the value of properties and
      230 words
    • Article
      SELANGOR COCONUTS.
      300 2 Selangor Coconuts Ltd., which company posse*'sea 1.373 acres of mature trees reports a net profit for the yiar tikiing June 30 of $2,000, to which has to 1* added $1,605.75 brought forward from the (previous year, making a total of $3,696.1$. 1 From this has to be deducted
      300 words
    • Article
      THE EFFECT OF CONTROL.
      1199 3 Interview with Mr. S. B. Archdeacon. REDUCING stocks. Brighter Outlook For The Future. An important and authoritative state-! on the world tin outlook was made r.. Friday to a Straits Times representative by Mr. S. B. Archdeacon, who was formerly general technical manager of the Straits
      1,199 words
    • Article
      NYALAS RUBBER ESTATES, LTD.
      945 3 Well Prepared to Meet Difficult Situation. The annual general meeting of Tko Nyalas Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the offices of the secretaries, Evatt and Co., French Bank Buildings. Singapore, on Ar.g. 27, Mr. Lee China Tuan presiding. Others present included the Hon. Mr. Tan
      945 words
    • Article
      FREE PORT AND BOND.
      155 3 Refrigerating Store-House To Be Built in Basle. A new refrigerating store-house it about to be constructed ut lia.de, thus giving a measure of the important rank ihis city occupies with regard to international commerce. Situated in the vicinity oi the goods station, this store-house is comprise
      155 words
    • Article
      MALAYAN TRADE.
      146 3 Value of Imports anil Exports Compared With 1930. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF THE VALUE OF FOREIGN TRADE. INCLUDING PARCEL POST. BULLION AND COIN, IN 1930 AND 1931. IMPORTS. EXPORTS. 1930. 1931. 1930. 1931. Increase Increase Grand Grand or Grand Grand or Total. Total. Decrease Total. Total. Decrease. January 72,478
      146 words
    • Article
      TIN QUOTA.
      72 3 Amounts Available for Export. e have received the following statement from Harrisons, Bark* 1 a’<1 to., I.tfi., local secretaries of the Tin Producers’ Association (Incorporated > Malaya. N.E.I. Bolivia. Niger a. Total. Quotas Mnrch-July 21.014 11,673 13,369 3,060 49.143 Exported M&rch-July 24.104 11,313 13,718 .3.170 .72,305 Hver-Exported Mnrch-July
      72 words
    • Article
      Trade and Finance.
      273 4 EXCHANGE RATES. Singapore, Sept. 2. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/3 29/32 London, 3 months’ sight 2 3% London, 60 days’ sight 2 3 27/32 London, 30 days' sight 2'8 13/16 London, demand 2/3 23/32 London, T.T. 2/3 21/32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1425 Hamburg, demand 234%
      273 words
    • Article
      Stocks and Shares.
      844 4 1 w Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. 2. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. £1 £1 A&am Kumbang 20/9 22 cd. 81 £1 Austral Malay 18/- 20 6'’-5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 11/9 12 B £1 £1 Ban grin Tin 9/- 10/1 1 B&tang Padang 0.10 0.15 I 1 Batu
      844 words
    • Article
      TEEKOY RUBBER.
      382 4 Productivity of The Property. The auunal general meeting of the Teekoy Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on July 2H at 5 and 7, Eastcheap, E.C. Mr. C. E. Welldon (the chairman) said that it was unpleasant to have to record a loss of £1,366 on the year’s working
      382 words
    • RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
      • Article
        LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES AUG. 5.
        473 4 Allagur (2/) /4%; Anglo-Malay (£1) Ayer Kuning (£1) Bagun Serai (£1) 3/16; Bahru (2/) 1/9; Banteng (£1) Batu Caves (£1) 7/16; Batu Matan* (2/) /9; Batu Tiga (£1) 5/16; Bertam (2/) 1/3; Bidor (2/) Bikam (2/) /6; Brudwall (£1) Brautiaton (£1) Brieh (2/) /'6; Bukit
        473 words
      • Article
        SINGAPORE DOLLAR SHARE PRICES SEPT 2.
        682 4 Capital Issue Closing Prioos Paid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall A Company A Co. Evatt 454.176 1 Nil for year 28-2-81 -Mlenby ($1) O.fO 0.60 0J0 Mi 116,779 1 Nil for year 80-0-50 \lor Gajah ($1) 0.30 0.40 0.30 0.45 439.436 l Nil for
        682 words
    • Article
      RUBBER MARKETS.
      340 4 Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., in their report dated Aug. 28, state In spite of prices sagging from day to day, sellers are reserved, which, in the absence of any real demand, makes an extremely idle market. Low prices are again affecting the imports of native rubber which
      340 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
Page thumbnail Page 3
Page thumbnail Page 4
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      620 5 Mill t f 1 1 > WoliflnAl i a tttMMtntMMi KIAT’S ECONOMIC SALE 25% CASH DISCOUNT UP TO SEPT. 5. GOLD PLATED AND SILVER BUTTONS WATCH WRISTLETS PLATED JEWELLERY CASH AND BOND BOXES THERMOS FLASKS PORCELAIN TABLE DECORATIONS CIGARETTE HOLDERS AND CASES ALL KINDS OF FOUNTAIN PENS GOLD PLATED PENCILS
      620 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      60 6 LAVA SOAP V SUo "LAVA wnmu** L ■moimwmu Removes grease, ink and imbedded dirt quickly, gently, thoroughly A.T. GILLESPIE, P. O. Box 217, SINGAPORE. Newly Arrived: SPRING BACK ALBUMS, LOOSE LEAF ALBUMS IDEAL ALBUMS of various kinds, Rulers Magnifiers of all kinds and all requisites of Stamps. Obtainable from The
      60 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      60 6 !S w r < IGARETT** CAMELS, the Aristocrat of Cigarettes. No harsh, dried tobacco to burn the throat. No peppery dust to sting delicate membrane, just the cool mild aroma of fine tobacco, properly conditioned. Of all tobacconists. Sole Agents F. A. Bartholomeusz, Ltd. SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. For Line
      60 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      42 6 V > $fnang, la ci;r “l\unnymrtif,’ The Premier Hotel in Malaya BEAUTIFUL LAWNS TO THE SEA. FOOD AND WINES ESPECIALLY GOOD. ORCHESTRA DAILY. DANCING TWICE WEEKLY AND INTERMEDIATELY. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO CABLED RESERVATIONS. -i Cable* Kunnymedf.” Kunnymrdr Hotrl, Ltd. GEORGE GOLDSACK, Manager.
      42 words