The Straits Times, 11 April 1930

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    39 1 The Straits Times [ESTAnLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 2 4 PAGES SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. APRIL 11, 1930 PRICK 10 CENTS The Straits Times 21 PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. APRIL 11, 1930 PRICE 10 CENTS
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      278 1 SINGAPORE: 78, CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5151). Ny Carlsberg Beer f In bottlm and on I draught I Sole Importer* EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. I (Inc. in Denmark) HMAPOBBi (J£Er TONIC LAXATIVE WHICH TONES AS IT CLEANSES AJEDICAL authority and actual experience prove that i regular dosing with old-fashioned salts produces
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      112 1 KUALA LUMPUR: 27. JAVA ST. (PHONE 3683) NEW SPRING VOILES \fChp&, A choice selection of fast Wr<Z\^f& coloured NAMRIT voiles j-P -w^v\' \C y'Tlik has just been receive J. H 7^§t^^^^; These comprise a wide %^/&^A\\- -^^^s range of beautiful de- \L|A//V X rigm and plain colours. 1)1 AH guaranteed
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      14 1 Prime Portland "0 X" CEMENT EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Inc. in Denmark) 9IXGArORK. I
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      3026 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. P. 0., BRITISH INDIA ■■■JjU|ipM|M|l| J BURNS PHILP LINE K. P. M. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE SIAM STEAM NAY. AND APCAR LINES iMM U\ (i.^-r.u^» E. g u.d, (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. moc^ffi SfflPCa CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) rvp DAT A VI A THE CHINA MUTUAL
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      2508 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. DUTCH MAILS dollar weamship line ELLERMAN BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LINE LLOYD TRIESTINO NAY. CO For N.V. StOOmvaart MaatSChappij cA»t/AMERICAN MAIL LINE STEAMSHIP CO LTD. (Incorporated in Norway) (Incorporated in Italy) ANTI-MALARIAL WORKS "Nederland" N JM ~r m»-™mwu-i. w., uev. SINGAPORE TO ITALY 1 and nijfi^rTwß-Ew^^a^r- 1 (incorpor.ted in England)
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      3 3 EARTHENWARE SUB-SOIL PIPES
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    MILLIONS WORKLESS IN EUROPE.
    938 4 Depressing Figures. GREAT BRITAIN HEADS THE LIST. Mi. re than .".,(100,000 people in five major European countries were out of work at the cue! <if 19X9. They cost the Govern-liu-iits of their countries Great Britain, Germmny, France, Austria and Italy toaething like 150,000,000 to maintain. tiifiu
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    IN ENGLAND NOW:
    51 4 A weekly commentary on Life at Home By O.P." BACK TO Thil POLO ~»E RCTotKr* ~C 7m£ Ccn:,HayA-,t\C FOLD OF Th£ llocftO CrH»ir s PAftTY vtew op .T3 Pe-£N~f«i_ fnpoßrAN<:c to vcc an« oinaa. Ccucnicj. i »«Avl- Cve« r« sc'OJef- A Pna- TO ,TSL-LP. Ano Anyhow, T«£^e
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    ECHO OF ASHANTI MURDER.
    536 4 Dr. Knowles's Appeal. WHY CONVICTION WAS QUASHED Discussing the appeal of Dr. Knowles against the conviction of murder of his wife in Ashanti, The Times says in a leader on Mar 12 Lord Dunedin delivered yesterday the reasons why the Privy Council allowed the appeal of
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      372 4 jy j rr\ /Mr^P^>. Health authorities agree that there is a definite "danger point" in the preserIVCUUCC IOUf 1 fQtlSPOft COS/5 (JSS!9^ vation of foods and lhis danger point is 50 decrees. When the temperature rises even a degree or two above that, bacteria multiply and flourish foods By ;i
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      257 5 PURE LINSEED OILS "CROSSED ANCHORS" BRAND. Special Pale Boiled Raw Double Boiled The brs! and most economical oils on the mnrhct. MAM F.UTI RED BY THE GOUREPORE CO., LTD., INDIA. Sole Agents AMMSM, CO., LTD. A GOOD SCH EME fOR YOUR WEXT lEAVI Bf i You wan! a car f">r
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      179 5 Nature gave them that thin outer coating of enamel to protect them. To keep this intact you must keep it clean and polished. Use powder to polish, of course, just as you would for polishing an)* thing else. But it must be the right powder, one specially prepared for the
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      244 5 ODEON ELECTRIC /Bl\ RECORDS (i||) Add to Your Repertoire from the following DR. WEISSMANN 212.050 Roscnkavalier- Waltz (Radianl Ctrau:.^ 12 in.- A A In 2 parts. DA JOS BEL A ORCHESTRA 212.052 (Prelude in C. Sharp Minor (Raclimanin >IT 12in.-AA 1 hanson Ttiblc, Op. 40 No. 2. (Tschaikoswky RICHARD TAUBER
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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      BIRTHS
      42 6 Ci;i IG. At the Nursing Home, South Park Ttrrace, Glasgow, on the loth ini-tuM to Mr. and Mrs. h. Greig a daughter. lioth well. Ipril 10, IMO. t» Marios, *O» B. U Stock- I Mercantile Bank), a ght< r. Both well.
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      DEATH
      61 6 Hr. Chan Kirn Meag of Ml, rth-or Road, Singapore, passed swa; on at 11.40 a.m. Agi d Da ton Mr. Chan Wood -mi Mr. Chan Entr Hce, one son-in-law' Mr. Seuh Pen* Hone, a hroth. r-,ii i.iw Kaoa I luanu and tl grandchildren t.i mnur:i his loss. Funeral will
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      529 6 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT FORM. To The Advertising Manager, Straits Times, Cecil Street. Please insert the following small advertisement for days I v I zzz There are approximately seven words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 25 cents per line per insertion with A minimum of one
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      406 6 MOTOR VEHICLES 1929 MODEL, new Rugby, 30 cwt. truck. Spadal price of $1,200. Federated Motors, Ltd. FOR SALE, Austin 7. Engine in excellent condition. What offers Apply G62, Slraits Times. FOR SALE, Overland Sedan car, four sealer. Recently overhauled. WjU shod. io5U, or atar offer. Telephone C70-. FOR SALE, Austin
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      669 6 BOARD AND LODGING ENGLISH FAMILY, quiet locality, would teke one paying guest. 664, Straits Times. DOUBLE ROOM, with verandah, pnv bath, also lingle room, Morningsid*, River Valley Road. Tel. 6006. TO LET, rooms. Neat and comfortable, olectric light, water. 1'leaso apply Yoihino hotel, 111, Anson Ruad. ONE SINGLE, one doable-room
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      644 6 HOUSES, FLATS, ETC. TO LET, co upound house, 78, Cairo Hill Road. Three bedrooms and bathroom!, electric, garage, tennis court. Entry May 1. Apply 76, Cairn 11 ill Koad. TO LET, from February II, bungalow (furnished) Rirkby, 44, Stevens Road. Apply to the ISritish Malaya Trustee and Executor Co.. Lid.
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      831 6 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. NOTICE SPRING RACE MEETING— MAY, 1930. PROFESSIONAL MEETING. Saturday, Wednesday, Saturday, Wednesday and Saturday, May 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17. AMATEUR MEETING. Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24. PROFESSIONAL MEETING. Horses Classes 1, 2 and 3 and Classes 4 and 6 (combined). Ponies Class 1
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      738 6 OSBORNE LADIES' COLLEGE BLACKHEATH, BI.IK MOINTAINS. A fine building, witli more than M rooms, situatnl 4jMO ft ji'iovc >-n level in the bo>4 eHohata in the Com- monwealth. The colleßC holds a recoH "f pupils unbroken by epidemi. 1 and aHfaWII sickness for years. Educational value cqu.'.l to any city
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
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      294 6 MISCELLANEOUS ALHAMBRA MANILA CIGARS are pore. PIANO. New piar.os for sale. Season Co., Ui* HI and 113, North Bridge Road. PHOENIX ORANGEPOP. The Drink that makes living in the Tropics a pleujur. Phone MM. AVAILABLE AGAIN. PHOTOS OK SIMON JEKVIETO, the modern Hercules. 1> of nit po.<t3 for $1.20, Pustage
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      847 7 POWELL CO., LTD. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable antique China, Bronze, Cloisonne :in<l Hrash t'urios, elaborately carved Canton blnrkwood stools, folding screens, Foochow nml Peking lsequered tables, teapoys and oraaßMßta and a lot of silk embroideries, etc., etc. To be held at No. 99, Tank Road on Saturday. April 12.
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      565 7 AUCTION SALE of valuable Singapore town and country properties and one tongkang, at Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng A Co's sale-room, No. 80, Chulia Street, on Wednesday. April 16, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1 and 2. Valuable freehold land and barrack houses Nos. 37 and 39, Lorong 12, Guylang Road, Singapore,
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      330 7 viy H Q#sb 1 ffl J \TL^^ a THE SICK CHILD. From (heir youngest days tittle girls love to pay with dolls and to fancy themselves mothers. Later, when they have real children of their own, they learn that the duties of motherhood are anything but play. It is to
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      303 7 v?v HH&. bbbbbbbbbbe^ cl/AvBBBBBBBBBnnnW lannnnnPV^asnl Careless Washing Spoils Children's Hair Any child can oave beautiful hair 1 healthy and luxuriant. It is simply a matter of shampooing. Proper shampooing makes the hair soft and silky. It brings out all the real life and lustre, all the natural wave and colour,
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      68 7 HOYTS Anti-friction Metals a BRAND BEARING Write for a copy of HOYTS booklet "HINTS ON LINING BEARINGS" ALL GRADES STOCKED by THE SOLE AGENTS: If* E N T R A SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPtm E— l3A The res nofhr n<j more retrtshinq Ht*n a Phoenix after bafhfhCf. USE "KODAK" FILM
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    MILESTONES ON THE ROAD TO WAR.
    2464 8 MILESTONES ON THE ROAD TO WAR. SHANGHAI LETTER Why Marshal Yen Shi-shan Is in Revolt. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Shanghai, Mar. l'J The open breach which h.-.s long been threatened batwasji Marshal Yen Shi-shan and the Nanking Government, with personal hatred directed against President Chiang Kai-shek, has c; me to
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    37 8 Chief Inspector Cannon, Pe'nang. who las recently been indisposed, is retiring from the force oa the grounds of ill health ard will be proceeding to England in the r,-a.- future, ile has had 25 years' ser vice
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    JAPAN LETTER. PLIGHT OF THE SMALL COTTON MILLS.
    1479 8 JAPAN LETTER. PLIGHT OF THE SMALL COTTON MILLS. Fostering an Aluminium Industry. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tokio, Mar. 18. Every once in so often I re- read my remarks of previous weeks, not so much in tributo to my favourite author as to guarantee that these reports shall have a
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    53 8 Mr. Hu Choo Pun, a famous artist Just arrived here from China, has brought with him personal paintings, drawings, and picture* of different kinds comprising over a hundred pieces which arc being shown at the request of the St. Matthew's Young People's Guild at their premises, No. CO Cantonment Road,
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    ESTATE MURDERERS SENTENCED.
    950 8 JAVA LETTER Tiger at Large In Sourabaya. (From Our Own Correspondent.) liatavin, Apr. J. The course of justice moves slowly in this country, and sometimes, ;•< ending to British standards, the sentences seem entirely inadequate. Reader.-, of the Straits Times, who have followed the reports of estate
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      57 8 Rubber Restriction. THERE IS NO RISK of damage to your RUBBER TREES WHEN RESTING IF THE TAPPED PANEL is trail d with "BY TEST THE BEST:' Samples and particulars from BOUSTEAD Co. Ltd. evcQ c °idil UtOOuttic *»y KELVINATOR ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS HH£ BMttsMseeai V£ GETZ BROS. CO. W§ (Incorporated in
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      513 9 ALHAMBRA 3SS FROM TUESDAY, APRIL 8 TO SUNDAY, APRIL 13, at 6. IS and 9.15 p.m., Saturd ays and Sundays, at 3 p.m. METRO— GOLDWYN— MAYER PRESENT THE GREATEST DRAMA EVER BROUGHT TO THE TALKING SCREEN MADAME X with RUTH CHATTERTON, LEWIS STONE AND RAYMOND HACKET These actors will fill
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      517 9 ATTENTION From 7— 8.45 p.m. onr ticket* will be sold INSIDE, and AFTER 8.4$ OUTSIDE the New World entrance when there will be no additional charge for enterinc the New World. Miss RIBOET'S MALAY DRAMATIC COMPANY "ORION" MOONLIGHT HALL, NEW WORLD, JAI.AN BESAR. TO-NIGHT HIS GOOD-BYE Four times he said
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      266 9 WALTER UNDRUM *!g^- BUYS FROM PADMORES rpfe^flj THE WORLD'S BEST J BY EVERY TEST Memorable 1930 Events. WALTER LINDRUM World Billiard Champion. February 22. UNDRUM PLACES Large Order for full size PADMORE BILLIARD TABLES March 21. LINDRUM VISITS MR. RAMSAY MacDONALD, THE PREMIER. AT 10. DOWNING STREET. WHERE THE BEST
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    THE EUROPA'S TRIUMPH
    286 10 Details of Her Record Voyage. New York, Mar. 2.V Proai the Cherbourg Imaawalai to 'he Ambrose Channel lightship in New York harbour is approximately ."..i<">:: nautical mill's. The Bsropa'i time was factor, by 35 minutes, than the maitl'.-n voyage over the 1:1111 c course by her sister
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    SHARE MARKET REPORTS
    86 10 Macphail and Co., Ltd. ion Apr. Tn. Steady Sungei Lvas 1.65-1.70, KinUt 1 1.28-1.32, Kortba 48 61 i.-.s. South nt«, Kuyvhi 1 1-13 I'enawati '57-70 cents, .Suni;..i Ways 1 3 17... Mala) Consols. 27 It-21 t -20 131 3 e*nts. I •<■ 7« cent*, Ayei Ritama !.".s.
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    Rode Macphail & Penman, Ltd
    115 10 Rode Macphail Penman, Ltd B Bgapvr*. Apr. 11. London. Robber 7 T-16d., unchanged. ..n price [London S Spot 2i', ct.i ond 'i.i.. ap. Muii. Sung' 1 w iy- ;.a, Kuchaia 2:--!.:;2. KinUa l.i"-l.:;.;. Klana l.i\eri 2JIO-2JO, Hcng Patts W-78 ctnti, il: lays Consols. 48-.HO cents. Johan 44-46 < nts 115-1.15,
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    RUBBER PRICES.
    61 10 Ilenderton, Helm and Company, Inc. New York, semi us the folkrwiag cabl( v iil IC, thi qnotationa being in I'o'd dollar centi closing bid 1 rice Rubber Rxchangei ulea today 400 tons. 1 1.80, May 16JS0, June l.".::(i, .Ijlv 15.70, September 16, October 16.10, November 1t'..::0, December n;.30.
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    15 10 I 1. m Prance, l^y Sphinx. dU2 al Sinja1 ii a.m. OH Su'i.lay.
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    109 10 Ths death occurred on Monday of Mrs. 1 Cheung Shin, wife of Mr. Foo Cheonjr Miin < the stalf of Whiteawav LaidUw and < [poh. The cleirased took ill nome time act) Bad enterad the Ipoh DisI!. <;>iial but was hiter taken back to her house. S7, Cowan Street, where
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    SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN SHIPBUILDING.
    751 10 Appeal for Better Support. The need for more subscriptions to the ra»area fund of the William Kroude exlerimentul tank is emphasised in a litter •Ml out by the Institution of Naval Architects to the leadinfr shipbuilding and marine raaHaeerlag tnat to enlist their support for '.Ik
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    VOLUNTEER DRILLS.
    131 10 Proirr.imine of drills up to and for week ■nilinc Apr. II Fridu.v. Apr. 11, IJI p.m.. Drill Hall. It A. (VI, Battery and Battery Signal •araie IJI p.m.. Main Drill Hall. "F" Malay Co., Weapon Truining and 30 Tardi Haaa* 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. "X" (Chint^pi Weunon Training
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    OUTWARD MAIL.
    40 10 Mails from Europe (London mails despatched on March 20) ex 8.1. Rajula, which ;!i*.-hored at Penanjr at 1.20 a.m. today will crrive Ly train tomorrow morning 1 Correspondence will be ready for delivery to )io\holders at 8.45 a.m.
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      261 10 EXCHANGES. Singapore, Apr. 11. )n London, Dank 4 m.'s 2 3 13/16 Demand 2/3% Private 3 m. credit 2/3% On New York, demand 66 Vt Private 90 d s G7V4 On France, Bank T.T. 1432 Jn India, Bank T.T. IG4V& On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 32"i On ShaiiKhai. Bank T.T.
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    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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        MINING.
        474 10 Val. I'd. Buyer* Sellcra Cl £1 A.-am Kumbang 85/« 37/5 ."> Ayei Hitam Tin JO/6 16/3 £1 £1 lianerm Tin 26/3 26/3 1 1 Batang Padaag 0.19 0.23 1 1 Butu Cuvti 0.97". s 1.0S 1 1 Hukit Arang 0.00 0.7(1 tl £1 buimah Malay W 2-1 6 (I
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        GENERAL.
        221 10 .«1. I'd. BuTtn Selleri I 2 Airx. Brick Prefa. 2.20 2.^0 I t Alex. Urick Oriii. 3.00 Ml II il Brit. Am. Tobaico G.13.0 5.10.0 1 1 Central Engine 0.40 0.50 1 1 Cycle and Carriage O.+j u.iO lOe. 10«. DutT Developmcot 7/l/l Dunlop Rubber 1 1 15/. il
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        102 10 iinsapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 192fi red. 1931-^6 102 106 ci. .Miijcapore Municipal p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 11,878,000 pit. ss'c prem. Sin Cul<ure Municipal 4',i p.c. c.' INI red. 1K47 $1,600,000 35 par Singapore Municipal 4.i p.e. of I'MJ red. lVoi $1,000,000 96 par
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        362 10 Fraserjim^Ccjind Lyall and Evatt's quotations. \llenby (|1) Uur Gajah (fl) llitam i 51 p V. kilning (tl) Malay (fit K. Aiolrk (*1> A. Panas ($1) B^s.-fti (SI) aiogaa i,l) Brunei ith) d. Jelutong ($1) i. Katil c$i i iukit K. b. ($1) .i. Kepung <*1) d. Timah i?:ui
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    REJANG (SARAWAK) PLANTATIONS.
    333 10 Amalgamation Scheme Approved. An extraordinary general meeting of Rejang 1 Sarawak 1 Plantations, Ltd., was held on March 7 at Z, Rood Lane. London, X.C Mr. R. Rutterworth presided and said that th- shareholders had been called together to consider a proposal for the amalgamation of their
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    HELP FOR FARMERS
    207 10 National Abattoir Scheme. A scheme for a national abattoir near Gloucester is being promoted by an influential group in the City. The scheme was outlined on March 10 by Lieut.-Colonel Haddick, principal lecturer to the Empire Marketing Board. "Ii i- proposed," he said, "to erect a Rational
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    ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK.
    214 10 Friday. April 11 H. W. 8.68 a.m., 8 ft. i in., 9.59 p.m., 8 ft. Mail for Australia eUaei at I p.m. Rallies Institution concert, Behoel Hull, 8 p.m. The New Yorkorn, Vie. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Saturday. April 12 H. W. U. 50 a.m., 9 ft.,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    241 10 Today. China, Hainam, Japan, Korea, Formosa, Last Siberia, Philippine Islands, Wpstern Canada un.l Western States of U,S.A. 1 KataaavJ 2 aja. Banka Island, Java, South-Wrst Sumatra, BeuUl-East Iloineo, Celebes, Matoeaai and Timor Dilly (Op ten Noort I 2 p.m. S.J.IH (except Lower Slaral (Hydra II 1 2
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    45 10 Left Arrd. By S'por* London Tairea Feb. 27 Mar. 22 Tjerimai Ftb. 28 Mar. 'il Christiaan Huygena Mar. 7 Mar. 27 Andre Leboo Mar. 6 Mar. 31 Macedonia Mar. 7 Mar. 19 Patria Mar. 14 Apr. 4 Santhia Mar. 13 Apr. 5
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    317 10 Kriilay, April 11. Ships alongside Ihe Wharves or rxprcltd to arrive. Eatrinr* East Wharf dp Tta NiMM-t n Tahunba M l >ii- n Wharf 1 onia in .1 Chink**, Hnatresi la Tahunali II 3 Tucoma Maru <J V. li.-li V Empire I'... i :;o llr,. isan Maiu
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      36 10 HI AMAWnQ WHAT FASCINATION O LJliiLlflvJlll/iJ WE HAVE THEM To suit all tastes. YOIR SERVICE IS OUR PLEASURE. VISIT CHOP KIM SENG 020. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. Tel. 3915. Jewellfry Experts. Diamond Specialists. (.u!d>miths with Discernment.
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      90 10 N.B. -The four column* in th* left half of the table give the temperature extremes and rainfall for. the 24 hours ended at U a.m. today and yesterday's sunihine. The four columns on the tight five actual conditions at 9 a.m. today. Relative humidity shows the amount of water vapour
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      134 10 MORE THAN A PICTURE A DRAMA OF A LIFETIME MADAME X Every Mother should see this Triumph of the Talking Screen at the ALHAMBRA COVER CROP SEEDS The following seeds can be supplied tYom ready stock CALOPOGONIUM MUCUNOIDES CENTROSEMA PUBESCENS VIGNA HOSEI MIMOSA INVISA PHASEOLUS LUNATUS CROTALARIA USARAMOENSIS CROTALARIA STRIATA
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      192 10 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright Wind. Station. Temperature. Ruin- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed. Weather. Max. Min. fall, thine. Humidity tion. I F. F. ins. hour*. I m.p.b. Alor Star »K 7:; 0.03 5.1 85 SE 5 Fine Kotu Bhaiu 90 7a Nil 6.9 75 SSW 10 Fine K.
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    678 11 Greater Steadiness Evident. STOCK "EXCHANGE NEEDED HERE. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Friday, 11 a.m. Today's Prices Rubber, 25 cent*. Tin. 2.-.0 tons At S«.'i.I2'... Yesterday's Prices UuIsImt, London 7 7-16d. per lb., changedNew York 1.1 c%< per lb.. up cent. Market Tone Quiet, steady. Tin, l.fiiiilnn
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    MANCHESTER GOODS.
    218 11 Cheapness and Quality Combined. Lord 'olwyn presided at a luncheon orgnnised l>y the Manchester Publicity on at Manchester oa Hare* 11, when the subject "Has Manchester reached its i\:i>. .liM-ussed. Sir Kenneth Stewart, chairman of the Lancashire Cotton Corporation, said Lnnraahlre and Manchester had been spoilt in the
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      RUBBER SECURITIES, LIMITED.
      993 11 Mr. AddinselFs Review Of The Situation. The twentieth annual general meeting of the shareholders of Rubber Securities Limited, was held on Feb. 2C at the registered offices, 7, Martin's Lane, Cannon Street, London, E.C. Mr. Arthur Addinscll (chairman of the company) presided. Mr. C. H. Smallwood, on
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      AUTO BODY TEST.
      161 11 Makes Spectacular Moving Picture. A spectacular talking movie of an engineering experiment in which a Dodge Brothers mono-piece body sedan is seen hurtling down a steep mountainside has proved one of the blggeet attractions at this year's automobile shows in many cities. An automobile is seen rolling
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      66 11 Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 7 7-l«<J. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 15 per lb. 12 o'clock noon, Apr. 1 II. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Spot Standard R.S.S. on Tender April Muy June Mny-Junc July-Sept. Buyers 26 25% 25% 26 Vi
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      COLONY'S RUBBER STATISTICS.
      194 11 RETURN OF COLONY DEALERS' STOCKS AS AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS, MAR. 31, 1930, AS DECLARED. Dry. Wet. Total. Total all grades in dry rubber Scrap and as estimated R.S.S. Crepe U.S.S. Lump Dry. Wet. by dealers. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Tons. Tons. Tons.
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      PRICE STABILITY.
      220 11 Sir Josiah Stamp's Warning. Sir Josinh Stamp, chairman of the L.M.S. Rr.ilway Company, in a broadcast from Savoy Hill on March 10, said The most urgent problem of the day is the stability of the unit of monetary value and measurement that is, of prices. It transcends in
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      WINNIPEG WHEAT
      180 11 May Sinks to New Lo>v Level. For the second day running the price of wheat sank to a record low level or. March 12. May delivery closed at $1.***** after having sunk during the session to $1,015. Sentiment was entirely bearish. The statement of the CS. Federal Farm
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      RICE.
      97 11 A sharp risf is reported in the Saigon rice market, said to be due to the squeezing of a Chinese and an Annamitc rice miller. However the crop in Indo-China is shorter than expected. The freight market between Saigon and Singapore is upset on account of high rice prices,
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      RUBBER ESTIMATES.
      126 11 Production and Consumption In 1930. It would appear that during the current year both production and consumption of rubber will about balance, and should no factor, at present unforeseen, crop up to disturb equilibrium, it would not be surprising if the trend of prices during 1930 moved conversely
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      TIN RETURNS.
      142 11 Talaa Mines. 192.30 piculs. Aver W'eng (Rahman). 50 piculs. Pahang Consolidated. 3,798 piculs. Ipoh Tin Dredging. 70."> piculs. Sungei Kinta Tin Dredging. 310 piculs. Temoh Tin Dredging. 610 piculs. Penang Prospecting. 109.06 piculs, amount realised $5,870.94, tribute at 7 per cent. $110.97. Kuyoh Tin Dredging. 452 hours, 115
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      RUBBER RETURNS.
      99 11 Ayer" M01ek.— 11,232 lb. Bnssctt. -29,000 lb. Buloh Ka«ap. 53,500 lb. Uertam Consolidated. 160,500 lb. Rrusch. -311,005 lb. flertam Extended. 24,500 lb. Ujcmher.— l2,ooo lb. Foothills I Malaya).— 23,loo lb. fladek.— 6s,3ll lb. Kclantan.— 62,ooo lb. Kuala Sidim. -.-■O^KK lb. Kuala Reman.— 126,507 lb. Kuala Muda.— 2ni,xuo lb.
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    SHORTER HOURS IN U.S.
    283 11 Three Per Cent. Now On Five-Day Week. Although less than 3 per cent, of the nations wane-earners arc working on a fiveday week basis, the movement towards the shorter week lias Rained sufficient scope to command the attention of all industrial leaders, according to the Now
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    WEEKLY RUBBER REPORT
    127 11 No Strength in Present Position. Messrs. Guthrie r.nd Co., Ltd., report as follows, under date of Apr. 10 Another quiet week falls to be recorded, and there really appears to be no underlying strength in the position at all. The market has been a slowly declining one
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    WHERE BRITAIN FAILS.
    2015 11 variety and quality of products, which have been the main strength of British industry and commerce. However well equipped and well controlled an industry may be, it is an essential condition to real industrial re-organisation that all engaged in production give of their best, and give it
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1980. THE WAR OF THE FUTURE
    1147 12 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1980. THE WAR OF THE FUTURE Now that the London Naval Conference is nearing a conclusion the obvious moment has come to talk of war. Recently many experts have been endo ivouiing to make our flesh creep with fantastic stories of what we
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    PAINTING THE KING OF ENGLAND.
    714 12 Impressions of a Famous Artist. (By Richard Jack, R. A., the famous British Artwt, in an Interview.) The most interesting experience I have ever had was that of painting the King and Queen, and now Princess Mary, although I must confess that at first I
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    212 12 Mr. C. Bustraam, of South Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., is shortly leaving for Europe on holiday. Mr. J. S. Nicholls, of the Government Printing Office, returned by the Minderoo after spending his leave in Australia. Sir Arnold Gridley, K.8.E., M.1.E.E., F.C.1.5., who is so closely connected
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    795 12 PISE BUNGALOWS Any idea which will help to cheapen the cost of building at Malayan hill stations, and more particularly at Cameron's Highlands, is welcome, and we invite attention to the suggestion of a correspondent that the pise de terre method of construction should be tried.
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    THREE POWER PACT: AGREEMENT ON ALL POINTS.
    838 13 MR. MACDONALD'S ANNOUNCEMENT. Terms of Pact Being Drafted. ALL CATEGORIES. Position of France And Italy. Speaking in the .House of Commons yesteviay afternoon, Mr. MarDnnald announced that agreement had finally been reached on the naval programme between the United States. Japan and Great
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    RUSSIAN REFUGEES IN ENGLAND.
    134 13 Alleged Orders From Moscow. Rugby, Apr. 10. Mr. J. R. Clynes, the Home Secretary, was questioned in the House of Commons regarding the order issued by the Soviet Consul-General in London to a number of Russian subjects domiciled here, ordering them to return to Moscow, where
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    BERLIN ARRESTS.
    89 13 Soviet Delegates Not Concerned. Berlin, Apr. 10. The report that three members of the Soviet trade delegation wero among the five men arrested in connection with the discovery of two secret printing works is unfounded. It is now authoritatively stated that all those arrested are Germans. —Reuter. A
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    NEW COAL BILL.
    63 13 Owners' Latest Proposals Rejected. Rugby, Apr. 10. Tbe Miners' Executive has unanimously rejected the coal owners' proposals for a spread over of hours, on a weekly or fortniphtly basis, instead of a seven-and-a-half hours' day as provided by the Government's Coal Mines Bill. They decided to demand
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    AUSTRALIA.
    51 13 Amendments of Constitution Sought. Canberra, Apr. 10. The House of Representatives passed the second reading of three bills providing for rcferendums being taken and inviting the people to grant the Federal Government complete power to amend the Commonwealth constitution, with authority to control industrial affairs and trade and commerce.
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    MAY DAY IN U.S.A.
    45 13 Known as "Children's Day" In Future. Washington, Apr. 10. By presidential declaration. May Day will henceforth be known as Children's Day" in the United States. President Hoover, in a moving speech, referred to the children as the nations "fundamental asset." Reuter.
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    ALIEN WIVES.
    132 13 Tangle of Nationality In Married Life. The Hague, Mar. 18. An important exposition of the standpoint of the British Government with regard to the question of the nationality of married women has been received by the bureau which is dealing with this special subject at The Hague. It
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    MR. JUSTICE GOMPERTZ. Estate of Former F.M.S. Chief Justice.
    34 13 MR. JUSTICE GOMPERTZ. Estate of Former F.M.S. Chief Justice. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 10. Mr. Justice Gompertz. Chief Justice of the F.M.S., whose death was reported recently, left £13,761.— Straits Times Copyright.
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    INDIAN LABOUR.
    47 13 The number of arrivals and departures to Madras Presidency for the month of March were as follows Arrivals (figures supplied by travelling inspectors) 2,305 adults and 438 minors. These are only the aided passengers. Departures (figures supplied by steamer agents), 7,622 adults ami 784 minors.
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    RUBBER TAPPING HOLIDAY.
    328 13 London Opinion. FURTHER STOPPAGES NECESSARY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 10. The Dai'y Mail states that well-inform-ed opinion in the city docs not expect sensational results from the tapping holiday arranged for May. It is pointed out that if permanent effects are wanted there must be
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    NATIVE ESTATES.
    140 13 Effect of Low Price In Java. Batavia, Apr. 10. The Department of Agriculture, reviewing the question of native rubber production, expresses the opinion that the present low prices give no reason to fear a sharp increase in production in the near future. Should any material advance in prices
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    MAN POSES AS WOMAN.
    162 13 Village Deceived for 29 Years. London Mar. 23. Surprise wa.< caused in the Wiltshire village of Tisbury when it was learnt that Evan Montague Burt, who had been announced to marry Sarah Matilda Edwards, was no other than "Eva Mary Burt" who had been living at
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    MALAYAN FAUNA.
    49 13 Mr. Theodore Hubback's New Appointment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 10. Mr. Theodore Hubback, who was formerly Game Warden in Pahang, has been appointed to report on the whole question of wild fauna in Malaya with a high F.M.S. Government official as assessor. Straits Times Copyright.
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    "MISS HUNGARY."
    64 13 Cupid Says No to Trip To Los Angeles. Budapest, Mar. 29. Miss Mary Papsz, Miss Hungary," is rot goin? to Los Angeles to compete in the world's beauty contest. A wealthy landowner, Stephen Tomanovitch, deciding to see whether she was as beautiful as her portraits in the papers,
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    MR. BOEY KOK LEONG ACQUITTED.
    193 13 Hong Kong Opium Case. QUESTION OF FACT AND NOT OF LAW." (From Our Own Correspondent) Hon,<? Kong, Apr. 10. The Magistrate this afternoon acquitted and discharged Mr. Mui Kwok Leung, otherwise Mr. Boey Kok Leong, of Singapore, who wa» charged with the unlawful possession of
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    WOMAN SENATOR.
    74 13 Lawlessness in Illinois Election. Chicago, Apr. 10. The first woman nominated to a Senatorship, Mrs. Ruth McCormick, defeated Senator Charles Deneen by nearly 200,000 votes for the Republican nomination for the Illinois Senat?. She thus avenged the defeat Mr. Deneen inflicted upon her late husband six years ago.
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    DUTCH AIR SERVICE.
    38 13 Facilities for Flight Over India. The Hague, Apr. 10. It is officially announced that the British Government has given permission fur the use of landing grounds in India fof the regular Amsterdam-Batata air service. Reuter.
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    OVERSEAS TRADE
    77 13 Development Council Formed. London, Apr. 10. An Overseas Trade Development Council has been formed to deal with expert trade problems and closely to cooperate with the Lord Privy Seal (Mr. J. H. Thomas) in his iffort to promote employment. The Council consists of Government officials and representatives of
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    "TEN COMMANDMENTS."
    112 13 Film Banned in China As Propaganda. Nanking, Mar. 20. The police yesterday entered the World Theatre, and ordered the management to immediately stop showing Cecil B. De Millc's famous Biblical motion picture The Ten Commandments, claiming that the picture is nothing but Christian propaganda, specially manufactured for Chinese
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    INDIAN PATIENCE.
    146 13 What Impressed Lady Simon Most. London, Mar. 21. There arc many qualities which the West may take from the East," declared Lady Simon, in opening an Indian Exhibition at the Baptist Church, Acton. One quality by which I was particularly struck, bcinK an impatient Irish woman, was Indian
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    TWO BIG OFFENSIVES IN CHINA.
    703 13 Blows at Tsingtao And Hankow. Shanghai, Apr. 10. Messages to hand today indicate that the Nanking forces are still preparing to meet two main offensives. The first offensive will be southwards from Chengchow, following the main railway, with Hsuchow as the first objective and Hankow
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    DISORDER IN INDIA.
    381 13 Many Injured in Street Scuffles. FURTHER ARRESTS. Raid on Congress Headquarters. The civil disobedience campaign organised hy Gandhi led to further disorders in various centres yesterday, and many people were injuries There were a number nf casualties in a clash between orthodox Hindus and lntouchable«i at Nasik.
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    SIR CECIL AT PENANG. Statue of Queen Victoria To
    118 13 Be Unveiled. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penangr, Apr. 10. At the request of the CWmm community H.E. the Governor will unveil the statue of Queen Victoria, which has just been erected on Victoria Green. The ceremony will take place at 19.39
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    LOVER'S MISTAKE.
    92 13 "Granny" Abducted Instead Of Daughter. Zagreb, Mar. 'JO. A youth named AranRel, in the villa;: i; oi Rastovateh, fell in love with the beautiful maiden livinu with her grandmother. The latter not countenancing the match the lover and his two brothers planned t>> carry off the girl. They
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    AN EXILE'S GIFT
    94 13 Cornishman Leaves £30,000 For Poor. London, Mar. 18. Inquiries at his native Cornish village of St. Ithians, to which James Trewin, according to a cable from Wellington, left £30,000 in trust for the poor, show few cases of unemployed men or of real poverty, though many of
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    40,000 ROUNDS FOUND IN PIR'S HOUSE.
    299 14 Fortress- Village Raid. MOSLEM LEADER TO FACE MURDER CHARGE. Karachi, Mar. 28. The arrest last night of Pir Pagaro, one the leading Moslem religious leaders in Sind, has created a tremendous sensation in Upper Sind. According to a Sukkur newspaper, Pir Pagaro's kot (fortress
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    DOGS OPERATED ON.
    192 14 Dr. Voronoff Ends His Visit To Siam. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Apr. 10. Dr. Voronoff delivered an address illus1 rated by lantern slides last night at the rooms of the Alliance Francaise. The audience included a number of local ooitm-. I>i. Voronoff intends to conduct an
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    DANGEROUS DRIVING.
    229 14 Overtook Two Cars At Cross Road. Charged at the instance of the Inspect< r General of Police with rash driving, Mr. K. J. EL Corner, a European employed at the Botanical Gardens, was yesterday fined 124.50 and costs by Mr. Dahoo, the F(urth I'oiicc Magistrate. In his evidence
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    HEALTH STATEMENT.
    117 14 The Municipal health statement for the wick ended on April r > show 208 deaths, th( rale being 28.10 per niille per annum Compared with 2fi.01 in the preceding v c. k and UM in the corresponding week hurt year. Female deaths numbered 105 «t lid male 168.
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    50 14 By the Plancius, leaving on Friday MZt, the Hon. Mr. F. T. Tree, M.C.S-, '"nmmissioncr of Lands, S.S., jroos to I'atxvia, on a EMtaMA'l holiday and during his absence the Land Office in Singapore will ho in chnrire of Mr. 1.. I', de Soukr, the Deputy Coßeetor of Land Revenue,
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    FOX FILMS CRISIS.
    383 14 To Carry Out Original Expansion Policy. The facts behind the recent Fox film crisis were revealed to a Straits Times representative today, by Mr. D. Goodman who is at present on a tour of inspection of the firm's interests in the East. Mr. Goodman said that an
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    LAND VALUE APPEAL.
    92 14 Finding Reserved Until Visit To Site. Further evidence was recorded by the Tribunal which sat in the Criminal Di»trkt Court yesterday afternoon to hear the appeal of Mr. Kok Kum Wha against the valuation of the Singapore Improvement Trust which acquired there© lots of land behind the
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    THE STUDY OF CHINESE.
    228 14 Mr. Sarwar on How to Make It Easy and Reasonable." A method of making the study of Chinese easy, reasonable, and pleasing to the eye and the mind," wii expounded to the members of the Chinese Christian Association and the Chinese Library Association by Mr. H.
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    " SHEEP DIP COCKTAIL."
    73 14 SHEEP DIP COCKTAIL." Causes Hundreds of Cases Of Paralysis in U.S.A. Washington, Mar. 29. Mr. Doras, Prohibition Commissioner, says that hundreds of cases of paralysis have occurred recently in the southern and south-western sections of the country due to a concoction of creosote of crude carbolic acid, flavoured with ginger,
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    WORLD ECONOMIC FORCES
    114 14 The Dresdner Bank, through its Economic Department, has just issued a new edition of its investigation into the economic forces of the world. The book, published for the first time in 1927, offers in its present edition a large number of new points of view. The scope
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    STUDENTS LOCKED IN THEIR ROOMS.
    375 14 Scene During Visit By Governor. Lahore, Mar. 21. A serious situation has arisen in the University Law College, Lahare, in consequence of the alleged interference of the police with the liberty of students on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the new hostels of
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    REPRESENTATION GAINS.
    189 14 Meeting of Straits Chinese British Assn. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan?; Apr. 10. The annual meeting cf the Straits Chinese British Association was held today at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Lim Eow Thoon presiding, in the absence of Mr. Lim Keong Lay, who is on a
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    MAIL-BAG ROBBERY
    92 14 Reward of $5,000 Offered By Police. The theft of 50,000 guilders in transit between Singapore and Djambi, Sumatra, still remains a mystery and the local police authorities are now offering a reward of 85,000 for any information leading to its solution. It will be remembered that the money,
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    NEW YORK'S AIR POLICE
    63 14 Hourly Flights Over The City. New York, Mar. 29 The Police Commissioner, Mr. Whalen, in announcing that the New York Police have begun hourly flights over the city to search for criminals, with twelve aeroplanes and four amphibian planes, said "It dose not require any stretch
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    GANG ROBBERY.
    82 14 Armed Miscreants Terrify Perak Residents. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 11. Gang robbers have been active again in this district. A gang of five raided a coffee shep at Kampong Senudong, near Kampar and made a haul of $112 and a dozen tins of cigarettes. The inmates
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    MR. MACDONALD'S ANNOUNCEMENT.
    590 14 (Continued from page 13) unofficially under consideration, is said to contain three parts, of which parts one and two might be signed by all five Powers, and part three by Great Britain, the United States and Japan. It is suggested that part one should preserve the agreement
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    BOOTLEGGING BRAINS.
    139 14 "Refuelling" in Air Learned From Endurance Flyers. Bootleggers operating between Canada and the United States have learned an astute lesson from endurance flyers, according to air transport pilots in Chicago. They contend that refuelling in the air has now been adapted to rum-running, an American "bootleg" aeroplane, fitted
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    AUSTRALIAN TALKIE.
    173 14 Musicians Decline to Make "Canned Music." Because of the hostility of the Musicians' Union to canned music, it was stated recently that the three M'Donagh sisters, who have successfully produced several Australian Pirns, were unable to procure a professional orchestra for their talking version of The Cheaters, which
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    THE ROYAL VISIT.
    266 14 Heavy Rain Greets Arrival Of Danish Crown Prince. Only a few members of the Danish community gathered on the wharf to greet the Royal party, who arrived this morning in Singapore by M.S. Fionia. This was due to a special request by H.R.H. Prince Axel in respect
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    MALAYAN GIRL GUIDES.
    254 14 Meeting of Headquarters' Council. The annual meeting of the Girl Guides Malayan Headquarters' Council was held at Mallaig, Gallop Road, on Wednesday, among those present being Mrs. Cavendish, Chief Commissioner for Malaya, (in the chair). Lady Clementi, M.B.E., (patror.ess for Malaya), Lady Murison, Mrs. P. Malcolm Robinson,
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    CAPE HERESY CASE.
    286 14 Expected Church Split. SENSATION IN SOUTH AFRICA. The judgment of the Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church of the Capo Province pronouncing Professor du •is guilty of heresy as prtviou ly report) in the Stiaits Times, (ihs created an unparalleled sensation throaghovt ><>n ti Africa. "I fully
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    EXPENSES OF THE MARCH
    186 14 Mr. Gandhi Condor* Laxity. Bombay. Mar. "0. I do not deserve tin' money you five with such pathetic faith. I ;u:i one of the wretched men damjbau 1 i" the I just sung (describing sinners). Yuu should shun me." I would not be justifist! in twitting
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    41 14 A dance organised by .Mr. P. aid of the funds of the Girl Gui take place on May 3, at th; Penang Tow Hall. Mrs. Gilman .and Mr Jire the vice-presidents an- 1 M Husband is the District Commit the Guide*.
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    Two Serious Accidents in Singapore Football in Two Days.
    1370 15 IRISH HORSES TO THE FORE. National Hunt Thrills. BRIGHT RACING AT CHELTENHAM. (By I*. Loo Faulkner.) There has boen a sensational ending l"> the Big Black Boy incident. The I.ingl.clil Stewards having heard the evMne* piodwfd l>.v Major Stevens, the ov.ncrlrainer
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    R.S.Y.C. EVENTS
    150 15 Rowing Regata Fixed for End Of May. A rowin-r regatta in connection with the K.S.Y.C. will be held on Saturday. Hay 31, when the following events will be held:— Nntt-Beresford Challenge Cup for Junior Fours. Couise, %of a mile. Rodl see Challenge Cup for the Club Sculling Championship.
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    TEST TOURISTS IN CEYLON.
    266 15 Ponsford Makes a New Record. The Australian Test tourists have already started to break records, for in the one-day match with an All-Ceylon XI at Colombo on Apr. 2, Ponsford, by scoring 62, broke the record for the highest score obtained by the member of an
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    R.A.s GOOD WIN.
    684 15 Interesting Match With Welch Regt. The Royal Artillery cricket eleven defeated the 2nd Welch Regiment at Tanglin yesterday by 44 runs. The (fame throughout was interesting, the fielding; being exceptionally keen and of a high standard. One notable feat was that of the Welch wicket-keeper who did
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    PREPARATION FOR PENANG RACES.
    164 15 Lembruce Falls Dead In The Stable. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 10. With the exception of Nalpa and Edmorooi\?a, other out station horses have not yet arrived for the Penang races next week, but most of them are expected during the week-end. Meanwhile, the Penang
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    HOME FOOTBALL.
    45 15 Results of English League Matches. London, Apr. 10. The following were the results of English Ltague matches played today Third Division (Southern). Newport County 10 Merthyr Town 0 Wnlsall 7 Torquay L'td. 0 Third Division (Northern). Doncactcr R. 2 Ciewc Alex. 1 Reuter.
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    FOOTBALL SENSATION.
    45 15 Cup Finalists' Captain Placed Under Suspension. London, Apr. 10. T. Wilson, captain of Huddorsfield Town, the cup finalists, has been suspended for a fortnight. He will, however, be able to play in the cup final at Wembley on Apr. 20. Straits Times Copyright.
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    MALAYAN POLO.
    62 15 Colony to Meet F.M.S. In Penang at Easter. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pc-nang, Apr. 10. Singapore, Penang, the Iskamlar, Selangor and Jloyal Johore Polo Clubs are expected to participate in the Polo j tournament here during Easter week. Various teams will compete for the McDougal Cup. Also teams
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    LOCAL GOLF.
    48 15 The annual foursomes match between England and The Rest will be played at the Singapore Golf Club, Bukit Timah, on Sunday, the 27th. Members desiring to take part in this match should sign th« entry list at the club house or coimnunicate with the hon. secretary.
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    189 15 Friday, April II S.A.F.A. League: 2nd Div., A.P.C. vi. biKuny, Stratum. Saturday, April 12 S.A.F.A. League: l»t Div., S.C.C. Ti. 1.C.X.A.. Jalan Bcsar Renervea Div: Welch vs. 1.C.X.A., Anson Road Stadium 2nd Div., Ord. and Sigs. vs. U. 8., Tulau Brani. Cricket: "B" Co. Welch Regt. vs. S.CC,
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    CHINESE FORWARDS IN FORM.
    947 15 R.A.F. Routed. YONG LIANG RETURNS BUT SUSTAINS INJURY. Chinese.. 6; R.A.F 0. Th; Chinese gave a delightful exlii: tion against the R.A.F. in a First Division match r.t Jalan Bcsar Stadium yesterday afternoon, and won by six goals. The Chinese were, as the score indicates, much
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    6519 17 THE LITERARY PAGE— NEW BOOKS REVIEWED. The Laxity of Malayan Booksellers Mr. Baldwin Sings The Praises of England When He Made Eyes In Church Sonic Famous English Comic Characters Is George Robey In The Great Tradition? Reminiscences of a Happy Man A Survey of American Foreign Relations. This England. I'.n-lisli
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    THE HONG KONG OPIUM CASE.
    2142 19 Powers of Arrest. EVIDENCE AT EARLIER HEARINGS. Hi n K Kong papers received by the mail rdaj contain report! of the evidence given at tii<- |!tiv::ais hearings last week 01 thr opium ta.s, against Mr. Boey Kok The Kong Tilt graph of Apr. 2 "».■>
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    45 19 The usual weekly cinema show, which is held at the V.M.C.A. for members and their friends, will be held tonight at 8.30. Corrine Griffith in The Divine Lady is the principal attraction, but this will be supported by a' two-reel comedy and a news film.
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    2393 19 NINE- YEAR-OLD MYSTERY REVIVED. e JEWELLER ON TRIAL. s Charge of Abetment Of Murder. V r COMPLICATED BY FAMILY FEUD. After a lapse of no less than nine years i a mysterious crime which engaged the attention of the Singapore police at that t time is believed to have been
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    35 19 The Government House visitors' book will be removed from the Guard Room, Government House Domain, .during the absence from Singapore of His' Excellency and Lady dementi and placed in the entrance hall of Government House.
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    48 19 Crowded house again greeted Miss Riboct's show last night at the New World. The programme was an entertaining one and the comedians were a great success. Miss Riboet again delighted the audience v. ith her Hinging of two kronchongs and one stamboul. His Good-Bye will be staged tonight.
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    DETERMINED TO HOLD TSINGTAO.
    343 19 President Chiang's Plan. ATTITUDE OF FOREIGN LEGATIONS. Nanking. Apr. Emphasising the determination of the National Government to hold Tsingtao at all costs and to prevent the ShansiKuominchun allies from securing an outlet to the sea. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek told Chinese journalists here that fierce fighting was
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    MALACCA INQUEST.
    271 19 Coroner Finds Cooiie Was Criminally Concerned. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, A;>r. 8. An inquest was held on Monday at the Marine Office when Mr. A. D. York Mtt as coroner to investigate the death of .Soon Keng Hock. The first witness was Dr. S. Sinnapillay, assistant surgeon,
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    THE NEW YORKERS.
    122 19 Open Short Return Season At Victoria Theatre. There was only a small audienic to see the first performance of The New Yorkers at the Victoria Theatre last night. The entertainment offered was only fair, and it was possibly the disappointing attendance that prevented the artistes giving of
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    84 19 Madame X," the sound picture drama which has been a Kroat success wherever it has been shown, is proving a bit; attraction at the Alhambra. It will be shown until Sunday. Simba," the wonderful film of African jungle life, is drawing crowded houses to the Pavilion. It is
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      296 20 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It would, I think, be a matter of considerable interest if the subject of building with Pise de Terre (rammed dry earth), could be taken up and some information made known about it this with the view to getting building
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      481 20 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. The notice to shareholders proposing a further reduction in capital has no doubt come as a surprise to the mar- 1 ket and the directors must be congratulated. It will be remembered that in 1926 i the directors decided that
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      340 20 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Further to the comments which you hay; made on the above subject in your issue of the 4th instant it may be of general interest t; four readers to know that in thi opinion of Dr. AI.Io Castellan:. who rtudied
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      192 20 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, On two separate occasions there has appeared in your columns an announcement that letters bearing the ne-ce;.-«arjr inscription, label and additional BOetage would, if post' in time to catch certain Western Australian boats, be carried overland by the Trans-Australian Airways
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      100 20 Th? following taluks in the Madras I'reridency are new clowrl to recruiting on account of infectious disease ln the area served by the Pert of Madras Ganjam, Chicacole, Chatrapur, Kodala, Ichapuram and Somptta Vizagapatam, Vizianaparam Bellary, Haiapanhalli and Hadagallee. Anantapur, Hindupur Nellore, Vcnkatagiri Division Salmi. Hosui and Salem Malabar, Ernad,
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    975 22 AIR ARMAMENTS LIMITATION Difficulties Ahead. BRITAIN'S POSITION IN WORLD STRENGTH. Conferences on naval disarmament must HMMT or later be followed by discussions n the possibility of setting a limit to air armaments, writes the air correspondent of the Observer. Whether the result of the Naval Conference will be a positive,
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    148 22 M. Clemenceau's Tribute Recalled. "We must never forget that the British in 1918 were routed, but they did not panic," said the late M. Clcmenceau (Prime Minister of France), during the critical period of the War and during the Peace Conference, to the novelist, Rene Benjamin,
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    144 22 Career of Anglo-Foreign Newspapers. At the extraordinary general meeting of the Anglo- Foreign Newspaper:, held, on Friday, February 28, Sir Robert Donald ftated that foreign newspaper enterprises have been abandoned. Sir Robert Donald, the chr.Irman, had an extraordinary story to tell of the company's career. These are some
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    267 22 RETREAT." A Slight on Australian Chivalry. The honour of the Australians is defended by Rev. P. T. B. ("Tubby") Clayton, the founder of Toe H., who writes in the Daily Telegraph, on Mar. 1 criticising the war book of LieutenantCommander Benstead called Retreat." Rev. Mr. Clayton refers to an incident
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    670 22 Seizure at Haiphong. DESTINED FOR KWANGSI CAMPAIGN. A sensation was caused in Hong Kong by the publication on Mar. 15, in the China Mail, of a report that a big shipment of ammunition hnd been consigned to a southern and foreign port." The shipment was said
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    ALL NOT QUIET.
    82 22 War Novel Causes Dispute In Lancashire. All Quiet on the Western Front has divided the town of Rawti'nstall, Lam:;, into hostile camps. The own Council has refused U> put the book in the public library, and AM r> man S. Crompton, Father of the Council," threatens to
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    MISSION TO SEAMEN.
    76 22 The annual report of the Roy. Ellict. Chaplain of Singapore Hranch of the Mission to Seamen, states that 192'J was a year of steady progress for the Mission. A point is made of the fact that the mucP-ne?ded launch has not yot tnateiiaHsad, with the result that
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