The Straits Times, 23 February 1934

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES, SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2S, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      362 1 Singapore: 78, cecil st. cphone siei)< r for" LINE and! HALF-TONE j BLOCKS. The STRAITS TIMES PIESS LTD. j Sickness is half IC^^^^^^f The primary function of "Brand's Essence" is to stimulate desire for nourishment, an essential factor to a speedy and complete recovery from exhausting diseases. The appearance and
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      170 1 kualM %oM*Rii2s. IAVAVriIraHONC aeaarf.; ■■•■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■l fm WHAT'S IN A FACE POWDER? J i A LITTLE THIS, A LITTLE THAT, A DASH V OF INTRIGUING PERFUME AND A MAGIC QUITE INFyPI irARIF BUT THE REAL SECRET OF CydaX POWDER IS ITS ANTISEPTIC FOUNDATION. YOU WILL FIND IT DELIGHTFUL, BECAUSE IT IS
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      9 1 THE I SUNDAY TIMES MALAYA'S PREMIER SUNDAY NEWSPAPER j
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      530 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SJI. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EABT MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAf AN Due Tonnage Spore RANCHI 17,000 Mar. 2 SOMALI 6.810 Mar.
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      660 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON. Naples. MnsaMia, laalsa, Aatwerp Rotterdam aad Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Ball KASHIMA MARU 10.000 Mar. 8 9 YASUKUNI MARU 12.000 Mar. 20 3\ i HAKONE MARU 10.400 Apr. 4 BUWA MARU 10,000 Apr. It 20 FUSHIMI MARU 10,900 May 3 4 HAKOZAKI MARU
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      555 2 I BURNS PHILP LINE. I (Incorporated In Australia. FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWTN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7465 tons)and' the sx. MANOOLA (3.353 tons) (Cargo only). The sj. MARELLA Is one of the largest and (Inns! steamers trading to Australia,
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      538 2 TBE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED. (Incorporated In Denmark) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. From From From From Spore Malacca Port Penang ps*tt. BORINGIA 36/3 37/3 38/2 1/3 FIONIA 20/3 30/3 21/3 23/3 KRRIA 10/4 10/4 11/4 13/4 LALANDIA 1/S 1/5 2/5 4/5 MEONIA 22/5
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      1221 2 SHIFFTNO, THE BLUE FUNNEL LINL (Ocean THE HUA KIIIOW STEAMSHIP CO, Steam Ship Co.. Ltd. and China Mutual (***** LTD. Steam Navi«ation Co.. LM. THE CUNARD STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE Ltd.
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    YARDS TOO SMALL.
    214 3 Ocean Grave For The Great Ships. One of the greatest problems In the history of shipping Is confronting the owners of the 42,152-ton French liner l'Atlantlque, which In January. 1933. Was so badly damaged by fire that she is to be broken up. This problem Is that
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    A LONG TOW.
    143 3 Disabled Vessel Brought Into Hong Kong. A long tow was accomplished with the arrival here of the steamer Marlon Moller towing the disabled steamer Yolande B. The Yoland B, a vessel of 2,383 tons, left Hong Kong on February 1 with a cargo for Port Redon. When
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    PASSENGERS.
    247 3 The following passengers left by the N.Y.K. s.s. Katorl Maru for Europe and ports Mr. A. Kataoka, Miss T. Shlmomura, Mr. S. Takahashl, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. L. Baker, Mr. T. lsue!il. Mr. S. Nagal. Dr. and Mrs. M. Wassermann. Mr. E. Aokl. Mr. S. Bhatia, Mr. S.
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    97 3 OPHTA, Dut., 2.199 tons, from Belawan Dell 23-2, for Batavia 23-2. lARUT. Brit.. 464 tons, from Malacca 23-2, fo Malacca 24-3. PAKIOI, Dut.. 630 tons, from Koemai 23-3, for Semarang 34-3. AKITA MARU, Jap.. 2.315 tons, from Yokohama 32-2.. for Calcutta 23-2. TOnOALI, Dut., 682 tons, from Bagan
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    105 3 Friday, February 33. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUB. Malr. Wharf Bllnjoe, Lch. "Mercury." Cre~Ber, Minderoo. Oil Wharf NIL Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjonf Pagar. Albert Dock Ban Sionc Bee. Victoria DocJ: Tung Song. Imrl Harbour. King's Dock Caronl River,
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    S.V.C. ORDERS.
    65 3 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending Feb. 25, are: Friday, Feb. 23, 5.15 p.m., Beadquarters, Singapore Fortress Cc;*., R.E. (V European Sec, Engine Examination; 5.15 p.m., Headquarters, Training Cadre, Weapon Training: 5.15 p.m.. Malay Headquarters, "F" (Malay) Coy., Weapon Training. Saturday, Feb. 2' Headquartc "D'
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      363 3 ABE PRECIOUS —DO NOT NEGLECT THEM At The hr*t tign of r»dwf, Irritation, crwita on th« r «lkiß whan waking take itnmedlara J»M.-cl conllion. Rjr'ov.r"^^^"^ WORLD'S HEMIOV FOR ALL IYB TROUBLES.— Wuk, Wat.ry and Blood, '••oi Efoi ty Strain, Styoa, Ulcara, Me CINGLETONC <J EYE OINTMENT «J I— w. CUmuli
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      677 3 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. (Incorporated In WsssSC^ Oermany.) The undermentioned are the aampany't Intended flztures:— OUTWARD FULDA for Manila. Hong Kong, Shanghai Ncrth Chlra Japan Mar. t I DONAU for Manila, Hong Kong. Shanghai. North China tt Japan Mar. 13 SAARBRUCKKN for Manila, H. Kong, Shanghai, North China Japan Mar. 2t HOMEWARD
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      392 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINK ANNOUNCEMENT. We take pleasure in announcing that effective immediately the Dollar Steamship Lines have entered into a Return fare agreement with Lloyd Triestino Special low rates can now be quoted provided passengers use President Lirers from Singapore to Europe returning on steamers belonging to Lloyd Triestino Dollar
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      387 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD, Incorporated in Fngltr.d) -ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via Parts and Sacs Canal Dim SaOa, Steamer B'pore S'pora CITY OF KHARTOUM Feb. 27 Mar. 2 CITY OF BATH afar. 14 Mar. I* Calls Dunkirk. FOR HONG KONO. SHANGHAI JAPAN Bteamer Due B'pore CITY
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      73 3 SINGArORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last ni£ht Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp, ins Sunshir.s temp. F hrs. *F Alor Star 81 0.05 Nil 69 Kota Bharu 85 Nil 6.3 73 K. Trengganu 84 0.05 6.9 73 Bukut Jeram 89 0.01 3.5 70 Malacca 87 Nil 6.3 71 Singapore rUt Faber)
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      119 3 TJDG TABLES. Friday. February 23. H. W. 4.15 a.m.. 8 ft.. 7.39 p.m., 6 ft. 1 In. L. W. 11.53 a.m., 2 it. 9 In., 10.40 p m, 5 ft. 8 in. Saturday. February 24. H. W. 5 28 a.m., 7 ft. G In.. 9.15 p.m., 6 ft 8 in.
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      388 4 SITUATIONS VACANT applying for any awattiea advertised in these column* tend espies ef tastlmsnlils Do mH sand orlglamls. WANTED An erpert CuUer, Experienced men only need apply personally with testimonlals. 188. Belegie Road. WANTED, a Lady Typist and a Chinese clerk quick and accurate at figures also a Chinese Lady
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      605 4 BOARD-RESIDENCE WANTED WANTED, cheap boarding-house In Singapore, for Chinese student Apply with particulars to So King Pang, 13. Deventerlaaa. Sourabaya, N.E.I. MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SAEE. Austin 12 tourer, good condition. Apply Box No. 382. Straits Times. FOR BALE. Ford Victoria Saloon 14.9 h.p. In perfect condition. Apply Bos No. 384.
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      612 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET Offices to let on 2nd and 4th Floors, Ocean Bulldmg. Apply Mansfield St Co, Ltd. Ground A Rtak Floor, Robinson Rd, Premises, separately or together. United Engineers. TO LIT. OFFICES at 4 and 4-A, Prince St. top floor and No. 23. Raffles Place Apply Kob Chew
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      674 4 PUBUC NOTICES LOCAL EMPLOYERS HAVING VACANCIES FOB, EUROPEANS ABB URGED TO CONSULT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BPBOPKAN UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE AT THE T.M.O.A. SINGAPORE. MALACCA ELECTRIC LIGHTING, LIMITED. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements). NOTICE is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the Ordinary Shares of the Company will be closed
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      711 4 AUCTION NOTICES. AUCTION SALE of excellent design walnut stained and white enamelled teak dining, sitting and bedrooms' furniture, "Singer" hand sewing machine, English porcelain dinner service for 6 persons glassware, cutlery, etc. To be held at No. 383-A, Orchard Road, on Satarday, Feb. U. IM4 at tM fm. Now on
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      517 4 BUSINESS CARDS FIGARO BEAUTY CREATIONS THE $8 PERMANENT WAVE BT EUROPEAN LAD* EXPERTS RAFFLES HOTEL (Room It*) aud at 93 Bras Basah Beai TURKISH BATH. FOR REDUCING WEIGHT and General Health Purposes. REJUVENATES— IMPROVES Physical condition, complexion etc. Invaluable tonic for all. Make your appointment at CECILS, Heeren Baßdtng, MB.
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      183 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore .tithin Outside Without ■UL.T. Malays- Pestage. Meathly 3 3.88 t 4.88 < tM Quarterly 8 I.M $UM t IM Half Yearly 317.66 3*4.66 115-M Trarrv »M-M Not*.— OaUUtlen eheqaes inoaW Include tba asoal bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES TL- enarges and Instructions tor CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as under:—
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    CHANGED THEIR MINDS.
    46 5 Manchu Bandits Carry Off 30 Japanese. Dairen, Feb. 12. At Chlentao, on the Korean border. 500 bandits, while negotiating the terms of their capltuatlon to Manchukuo, suddenly changed their minds and disappeared carrying off with them 30 Japanese with whom they were negotiating.
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    LEPROSY MENACE IN BRAZIL.
    397 5 Campaign Against Dread Disease. Prof. Etienne Burnet, nominated by the League of Nations, has arrived In Rio de Janeiro to organise an International Institute for research into the causes and treatment of leprosy, writes the Brazil correspondent of the Observer. The establishment will be maintained by
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    A GOLDEN HARVEST!
    143 5 Precious Ore In Kwangsi Rice Fields. Wuchow (Kwangsi). Feb. 17, A minor gold strike Is reported from Hachlng, a small village In the Wuchow district. From the rice fields, farmers have been successful In washing out gold from the mud and sand. The sale of a few
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      285 5 ho els TO-NIGHT SATURDAY, FEB. 24th COCKTAIL DANCE (MAKAN KETCHIL) SPECIAL DINNER RACE BALL THE POPULAR COMEDIAN 6.30 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. p |CK NO RTON DANCE INFORMAL A DELE 9.45 p.m. to Midnight EXTENSION TO 2 un. DINNER $3.- NON -DINERS SI. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25th 9. 30. p.m GRAND
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      170 5 W and I IMltectS enamel Brush your teeth with Odol, and in two days your family will remark on the new whiteness. Odol contains no abrasive and it kills decay germ* Mt MADE IN ENCLAND BY CRANBUX, LIMITED, WESTWICK STREET, NORWICH THE MOST POPULAR S.W. RAD!O RECEIVER GUARANTEED "faM I
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      77 5 SAVE YOUR MONEY! BRITISH-MADE PLAYING CARDS. CENTS PER CENTS 20 pack. 20 POSTAGE 10 cents. PER DOZEN PACKS $1.90 POSTAGE SO cents WITHIN MALAYA. Apply Economy c/o Straits Times" Singapore. The IMPERIAL "GOOD COMPANION 7*7 The only ALL-BRITISH portable typewriter built oo the standard 4-bank principle, embracing .11 the facilities
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      348 5 B.B.C. PROGRAMME. For Straits SetUements, and Federated Malay States from the Empire transmitter, Daventry, England. TODAY. 0.20 a.m. The Scottish Studio Orchestra Directed by Ouy Oaines 7.5 Talk: "Foreign Affairs" Ifr. Vernon Bartlett. 7.30 A Recital of Gramophone Records by Christopher Stone. 8 The News, p.m. lhe News. Stories In
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      126 5 2.35 pJZL News. 2.50 Military Band Concert. 7.20 Organ. 7.50 Commodore Grand Orchestra. 8.35 A Recital of Indian Folk Songs. 9.20 News. 9.35 Droitwich Spa Orchestra. 10.5 "Scrapbook For 1909." 11.5 Pianoforte Recital. 11.20 Evensong fron. York Minster. 12.5 Light classical concert. 12.35 News. 12.50 8.8.C. Dance Orchestra. WEDNESDAY, FEB.
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      RESTRICTION.
      828 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Since I last wrote you, on Dec. 10 of last year, I have been quietly waiting for authentic new* regarding the progress of restriction negotiations. Of unauthorised wild statements, and contradictions thereof, there certainly has been no lack. The recently published
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      EARTHQUAKE RELIEF.
      418 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— That the response of the Malayan public to the appeals for the Indian Earthquake Relief Fund has been very meagre, is indeed surprising. Whether it Is because the Malayan Press is not taking up the cause as it ought to
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      EDUCATIONAL POLICY.
      319 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The present educational policy I of the Government is highly detrimental to Indian labourers. The rants for Tamil schools have been j onsiderably reduced, with an early j rospect of stoppage, and the fees' for lie English education have been
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      ANGLO MALAYANS ?
      191 6 ANGLO MALAYANS To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sic— I think this Is the second time after an Interval of a year or so. that the question of changing the title of the Eurasians has been raised. I see that Mr. W. H. Jambu, of the Penang Eurasian Association,
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    TYPISTS ON TRAINS.
    107 6 50 m.p.h. Dictation For Busy Men. Typists In fully equipped offices have been introduced by the L.N.E.R. on 50 mlle-an-hour trains between New-castle-on-Tyne and King's Cross. The new facility for passengers are provided so that letters may be dictated, correspondence dealt with, documents typewritten, and communications posted
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      332 6 EXCESS FAT RUINING HER HEALTH Better After Losing 14 lbs. A woman write* 1 used to have a great deal of fat that seemed to nearly stop me breathing, especially when I knelt down to do any housework, or wa« walking up a hill. I would simply have to tight
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      161 6 aaV m|W V ET~ aaw aiaK I I I m BBaW^'Bf'' '£^*^K Jl ■■T^ JbbTbb^^^^^bbT> isnin^Sc^^B^taBn^^ .^BbTJ BnB^^^BnBMnB¥BBBHBB Kaviw^lafl BBaT^^arl Built us a Bonnie Baby X HOUSANDS of letters from happy mothers pive testimony to the wonderful results of Glaxo feeding. Health, contentment, a robust constitution— all these come normally
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    LOCAL GOLF.
    50 7 Garrison G.C. Women's Medal. The women's monthly medal was played at the Garrison Oolf Club on Wednesday and yesterday. The followng were the best returns:— Mrs. P. Wilson 1 down. Mrs. T. A. Arnold 1 down. Mrs. S. P. Holmes-Smith 2 down. Mrs H C. RelUy 2 down.
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    HOME FOOTBALL.
    41 7 London, Feb. 23. The following were the results ot English League matches played today: First Division. Stoke City 3 Sheffield Utd. 0 Second Division. Swansea 1 Port Vale 0 Third Division (8.). Northampton T. 2 Bristol City 3 Reuter.
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    NONDESCRIPTS C.C.
    77 7 The following will represent the Nondescripts On Saturday, against Mr. Alvls* XI Carl} Perelra (captai», J. N. Fernando, Choor Singh, H. J. Bruyns, M. A. Wayatt. I. Salim, Chopard, Ram Singh. R Start. Kerta Singh, P. R. Forbes. Reserves Rahman, William. On Sunday, against Roxy XI Choon Llm
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    Y.M.C.A. FOOTBALL.
    78 7 The following are invited to play football for the V.M.C.A. against the 22nd. Battery. R.A. at Blakan Mat! on Saturday: J. Ferguson; Au Peck Kan, Au Peck Whye; Chan Ah Wing, Chan Joo Kirn (Capt.) I. Reahty; Tap Yeow Slang, D. Rom, Tan Hock Leoog, Lee Ah Chee
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    HOME RUGBY.
    20 7 London. Feb. 22. Somersetshire defeat Middlesex In a county Rugby match today by IS points to 16. Reuter.
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    195 8 Malayan Stocks Up 1,000 Tons. LOCAL MARKET IDLE. JFrom" Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Friday. Today's Prices: Rubber, 16</< cts, down Vt ct. Tin, $114.25, up 12' 2 cts. Gold, £6 16s. Id., down Id. Yesterday's Prices:— Rubber, London 47* d..4 7*d.. (unchanged). Market Tone: Very Steady. New
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    PRODUCE.
    314 8 TIN PRICE. February 23, Singapore tin price (per plcuU $114 25. Kerosene oil: Shell and fish $3 40, for two 4 gallon tins; Crown and Dragon $3 for two 4-gallon tins; Cross $2.85 for two 4 gallon tins; Crown and Cross In 4 gallon drums 16 cents lew than
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        MINING.
        466 8 Issue Val. Pd. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 1 1 Batu Caves £1 £1 Changkat Tin £1 £1 Chenderiang 50 50 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt 5/- 5/-
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        GENERAL.
        283 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.72% 0.80 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.50 1.75 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.17.6 6.2.6 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 5.60 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 26/- 27/£1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 24/- 24/9
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        141 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.r. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4' /2 p.c of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4Va P-c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 102
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        362 8 Today's Prices fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Allenby (|1) 1.10 1.20 I.IC 1.20 Alor Gajah (|1) 0.70 0.80 0.80 0.90 A. Hitam (|1) 1.15 1.30 1.10 1.15 A. Malay ($2) 2.15 2.35 2.00 2.20 A. Molek ($1) 0.66 0.75 0.60 0.65 A. Panas (*1) 1.00 1.10 1.10 1.15 Bassett
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      218 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking 1 Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 9/64 London, 3 months' sight 2 4 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 7/64 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 3/32
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      64 8 Noon, Feb. 23. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Sellers. Spot (loose) 16 >4 16% (F,0.8.) 16 9/16 16 11/16 Standard R.S.S. on Tender: Buyers. Sellers. Mar. 16% 16I& Apr.-June 16% 16% July-Sept. 16 15/16 17 1/16 Oct.-Dec. 17 5/16 17 7/16 Tone of Market:
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      EXCHANGES.
      98 8 Rugby, Feb. 21. Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 7.52' 2 Athens 525 sellers. Belgrade 225 Berlin 12.86 Bombay 1/6 3, 32 Brussels 21.881 a Bucharest 515 Buenos Aires 36' J sellers, official. Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 15.81 Helsingfors 226 Vs Hong Kong 1/6 Vi Lisbon 109% Madrid 37 21/32 Milan
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      MONEY ORDERS.
      102 8 The rate of issue is Ra. 154=5100. The rate of payment is Ra. 158=1100. The rate of payment la the rate current on the day of receipt of the Money Order Advice by the Straits Settlements Post Office. The rates of issue of Money Orders drawn on the
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    161 8 T«daj. Selat Pandjang. Bengkalis. Stak. Pakan Bare*. Port de Kock Sc Padang (Ampang) s 9SS. Bllnjoe. Pangkal Plnang it BlUlton (Edendale) 4 p.m. Java. Southern Sumatra. So-Jth-East Borneo. Celebes. Moluccas Sc Timor Dllly (By Aeroplane) 7 p.m. Tomorrow Singkawane. Pen.angkit and Sambas (Tomohoni n a.m. Pontiaaak (Togian)
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    32 8 Karoa Porlau Roc Mali Slsmat Chenonceauz Karagola Spore Inr.don Jan. 11 Feb. 3 Jan. 11 Fcb s Jan. 26 Feb. 14 Jan. 23 Feb. 15 Jan. 25 Feb. 19
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    IMPERIAL AIRWAYS.
    20 8 The Air Mail dispatched from Singapore on Feb. 11 was delivered In London on Feb. 22 (11 days).
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    23 8 From Philippine Islands by President Hayes due at Singapore daylight tomorrow. From China by Sirdhana due at Singapore on Sunday morning.
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    AIR MAIL.
    60 8 The local agents of the Netherlandv Air Mail Service notify that the outward aeroplane is expected to arrive at Singapore at 5 p.m. today. Provided that this information proves correct the mall will be available to boxholders and window delivery ticket holders at 6 p.m. Correspondence for non-boxholders
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    RUBBER MARKET.
    139 8 Guthrie Co.'s Weekly Review. j Outhrie and Co's weekly report, i dated Feb. 22, states:— The market has been quiet during the past week, with less talk of restriction than usual. The level of prices has been more or less maintained owing to fair inquiry from manufactu' rs
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    TIN RETURNS.
    33 8 Takuapa Valley.— Output first halt ftk. 461 hrs., 119.000 cv. yds.. 770 pels., both dredges (topped Feb. 9 completion quote. Ayer Weng. SOS pels. Kato.— Hra. run 254, cv. yds. treated
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      152 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Today, February 23. Police Band at Telok Ayer. 9 p m. Annual general mtg. of Malayan Branch. Royal Asiatic Society. Raffles Museum. 4.30 p.m. Lecture by Professor H. Amon on "Tha Place of Geography In the School Curriculum." St. Josephs Institution, 8.30 pjn. Saturday, February 24.
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    HOME FINANCIAL NEWS.
    843 9 Gilt-Edged Firm. AMERICA'S RETURN TO GOLD. (By Our Financial Expert.) London. Feb. 8. lac '-ondon financial markets were not much affected by developments In America last week, not because they were not regarded as important but because they were not understood. For that reason very few dealers
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    HOME AND AMERICAN STOCKS.
    297 9 Closing Quotations In London. 'From Our Own Correspondent). London, Feb. 22. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below.— The rise or fall is in relation to the price of Feb. 20. GOVERNMENT STOCKS, BRITISH. PJk or Fall Conversion Loan 5% 117% Funding
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    MALACCA ELECTRIC LIGHTING.
    292 9 Profit Of $65,787 On Year's Operations. The sixth annual general meeting of Shareholders in Malacca Electric Light Ltd. will be held in the French Bank Buildings, Singapore, on March 2 at noon. Following is the report of the directors for the year ended Dec. 31. The net
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    RUBBER MARKET.
    816 9 Symington Wilson's Report Symington and Wilson's report dated London Feb. 7, states: In out last report dated Wednesday. Jan. 31. we Indicated that the market after being very strong at the beginning of last week had taken something of a downward turn and had In fact declined about
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    RUBBER RETURNS.
    74 9 (The figures In brackets denote the figures of corresponding period of last rear). Brunei. —(37.7oo lb.), 30,100 11>. Changfcat— (Sl.7To lb.). 43.707 lb. Haytor— (l9,332 lb.' 18,599 lb. Indraglrl (69.543 lb). 88.948 lb. Luna*.— (46, Boo lb). tt.Boo lb. Nyalas— (3l.2oo lb.), 32.500 lb. Tapah— (Bl.6l2 lb), 80.355
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    JAPAN'S EXPORT POLICY.
    473 9 Getting Large Quotas. PRICES JUST BELOW THOSE OF RIVALS. Once upon a time (writes a correspondent), when the Industrial Revolution was young, a group of such oldfashioned manufacturers as existed in those days set about to do all the business in their trade and to keep it
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    PALM OIL PRICES.
    96 9 Guthrie and Co's report, dated Feb. 22 states that latest buyers' prices for Malayan palm oil and palm kernels are as follow: Palm Oil In Bulk c.ii. landed weights New Vo r k-Philadelphia 2.60 cents (U.S. currency) per lb. ci.f. landed weights U. S. A. Pacific Ports
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE FRIDAY. FEB. 23. 1934. PERSISTENCE.
    968 10 As we anticipated, the vigorous opposition which has developed to the buffer tin pool proposal has not deterred the Tin Producers' Association. In the circular to members which was printed In the Straits Times on Wednesday, the Council ot the Association
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    624 10 WIRELESS. A message from Nanking records the remarkable progress in wireless telegraphy which has been made in China sintfe the first service was inaugurate J five years ago. At the outset, let us emphasise those words "since the first service was inaugurated five years ago." Up
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    1069 10  -  Gilbert C. Layton.) CENTRAL BANKS. (By Professor Gilbert C. Layton, In this article, maintains that reforms in central bank constitutions are a necessary preliminary to monetary reconstruction. The proposals for establishing central banks in India, Canada and New Zealand have once more drawn attention to the Importance
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      91 10 TAN.— Mrs. Tan Beng- Bwee (nee Madam Turn Hoe Neo) passed away peacefully at her residence No. 147, Half Road, on Feb. 22, 1834 at 5.30 a.m. at the age of 81 Beloved mother of Mr Tan Jlak Chong and Mrs. Yeo Keng W-«. She leaves bfhind 4 sons-in-law,
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      32 10 In e»er loving memory of my beloved hutbond, Charles Salvador W xxiford, who wu Wiled on Feb. 23. 1932. "Never thinking death wao near. A painful shock, a dreadful blow."
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    TREASURY ADVANCES £9,500,000 TO SHIPPING.
    1067 11 CUNARD AND WHITE STAR LINES MERGE. NO. 534 TO BE COMPLETED. Commons Adopts Resolution Without Division. Londoa, Feb. 22. A money resolution providing for max i mom advances of £9,500,000 for the completion of the giant Cnnarder No. 534, and for purposes of the new
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    WORKING CAPITAL.
    165 11 £1,500,000 Advanced For New Company. (B) Advances not exceeding £1,500,000 for merger working capital. (1) The first £750,000 shall be secured by a further issue of merger Debentures precisely as in A C 2) above. (2) The remaining £750,000, or so much of it as is needed, will
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    CHINESE SATISFIED.
    96 11 Excisions Made In British Film. London, Feb. 22. Mr. Quo Tal-chi. the Chinese minister in London, informs Reuier that In response to his representations concerning the film Jack Athy," which will be produced on Monday, the Foreign Office saw the film management, who agreed to certain excisions. Mr.
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    56 11 When the recent socialist rioting broke out in Austria the Government immediately decided on strong measures for its suppression. The picture shows leaders of the Austrian Government, Chancellor Dollfuss, rear centre, and Vice-Chancellor Fey, leading, going out to inspect detachments of the Heimwehr in Vienna. The Ileimwehr was mainly responsible
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    U.S. MAY RECOGNISE MANCHUKUO.
    116 11 Conciliatory Attitude Reported. New York, Feb. 22. The United States Is Inclined to be conciliatory towards recognition of Manchukuo. according to an official report, says the Washington correspondent of the New York Times. Abandonment of the Stlmson doctrine, whereby the United States does not recognise a
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    FRENCH BUDGET.
    109 11 Chamber Passes Whole Of Finance BilL Paris, Feb. 22. The Chamber, by 469 votes to 123, passed the whole of the Finance BUI, which now goes before the Senate. The budget, as amended by the new Government, provides for receipts of 48,477.000,000 francs and an expenditure of 48,418,000,000
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    GEN. SANDINO MURDERED
    104 11 GEN. S ANDINO MURDERED Leader Of 7- Year Revolt In Nicaragua. Managua, Feb. 23. The Nicaraguan Insurgent leader, Gen. Augusto Sandino, his brother and two other generals were murdered on the outskirts of Managua last night despite the President's Instructions guaranteeing their lives. Qen. Sandino arrived hi Managua recently with
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    U.S. NAVAL BASES.
    41 11 Plan Suggested To Philippines. Washington, Feb. 22. The United States' abandonment of all military and naval bases in the Philippines Is contemplated In the Administration's new plan to obtain the Philippines' acceptance of the Hawes-Cuttlng Independence Act— Reuter.
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    TRINIDAD COCOA.
    57 11 Rugby, Feb. 21. In the House of Commons the Undersecretary for the Colonies, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, said that Government considered the most practical step which It could- take to assist cocoa producers In Trinidad was to press on arrangements for a general conference of all countries substantially Interested
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    VICTIMS OF RIOTING IN AUSTRIA.
    305 11 Relief For Innocent And Clemency For Others. Rugby, Feb. 21. Lord Noel Buxton, who telegraphed to Dr. Dollfuss urging measures of relief for the innocent child victims of all parties in Vienna, has received the following message signed by the Austrian Chancellor: "The Government is
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    DROUGHT IN ENGLAND
    162 11 Rural Water Supplies 1 Scheme. London, Feb. 22. The House of Commons, by 188 votes to 36, has passed the second reading of the Bill providing for the carrying out of a Government scheme for Improved rural water supplies. This scheme will be backed by the Government
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    AEROPLANES COLLIDE.
    47 11 Portugal's Most Noted Airman Among Four Killed. Lisbon, Feb. 22. Four officers were killed, Including Portugal's best- known airmen. Col. Brlto Pals, In a mid-air collision between two aeroplanes at Cintra aviation camp today. Col. Pals made a pioneer night to China In 1923.— Reuter.
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    JAPAN'S IMPORTS IN STRAITS & N.E.I.
    158 11 JAPAN'S IMPORTS IN STRAITS N.E.I. Commons Questions. DIRECT AGREEMENT ADVOCATED. Rugby. Feb. 21. Or. Burgin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, was questioned In the House or Commons as to whether any Joint action was being taken with the Netherlands, Netherlands India and the British Colonies with reference to
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    U.S. BILL CRITICISED.
    475 11 May Affect Millions Of Investors. Washington, Feb. 22. The BUI to regulate the Stock Exchange was severely criticised today before the House Inter-State Commerce Committee by Mr. James Whitney, President of the New York Stock Exchange, who said that the Bill would destroy the free open market
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    R.M.A. COMMANDANT.
    21 11 London, Feb. 22. The death is announced of MaJGen. C. M. WagstafT, Commandant of the Royal Military Academy lUuter
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    KING ALBERTS FUNERAL.
    511 11 Masses Throng Three-Mile Route To Cathedral SERVICE BROADCAST. Cortege Followed By Favourite Charger. Brussels, Feb. 22: When dawn broke this morning cold and misty the final act of homage was paid before the funeral of King Albert by thousands of Belgian ex-ser-vicemen, who slowly filed past the
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    TREASURY RETURNS.
    129 11 An Adverse Balance Of Only; £4,000,000. London, Feb. 21. Great Britain's balance of payments in 1933 reveals an adverse balance of £4,000,000 compared with the revised estimated adverse figure of £56,000,000 in 1932. From this £52,DO0,0OO Improvement over 1932 £36,000,000 must be accounted for by the absence of
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    OPTIMISTS AND SECRET RUBBER MEETING.
    402 12 Approval Of International Quota Plan. Fuel has been added to the rubber restriction lire by a secret gathering in Koala Lumpur last Monday. This in believed to have been the first full meeting of the rubber regulation committee which was appointed some months ago under
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    B.A.F. IN SINGAPORE.
    284 12 Three New Officers Appointed. Three officers from the home establishment have recently been appointed to the Far East Command for duty at Singapore, where there are now three RAF. squadrons, two of torpedo bombers and one of flying boats. Squadron Leader K. B. Lloyd. A.F.C.. from No.
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    ROBBED OF $20.
    97 12 Why Drunken Man Made A Noise. Charged before Mr. Grice in the Police Court yesterday, with being drunk and disorderly in Beach Road at midnight the previous day, a middle-aged Chinese admitted that he was drunk but declared that he had created the noise because he had
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    AMUSEMENTS
    97 12 Singapore. Charlie Chan s Greatest Case. Wllto Warner Oland. «.18— 9.15. CAPITOL Bluudi Bombshell. With Jean Harlow. 8.16—9.16. OSKAT WOULD Cabaret Business As Pleasure 4c Oratt With Heroes of the Flame. M A Rl-BO KO I H Bubal-Ka-Sltara. •16— 91*. MiW WORLD Side Shows. Cabaret, Dancing. Talkies. Theatre* and
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    DROWNED IN POND.
    163 12 Fatal End To Bathing Expedition. The Singapore Coroner, Mr. G. Porter, yesterday returned a verdict of death by misadventure on a bandsman known as "John" who was drowned while bathing at Serangoon. It was stated that on the morning of Jan. 3, "John" and a friend, Bachee,
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    INDIAN RELIEF FUND.
    108 12 A meeting of representatives of the various Indian Sangams of Muar was held on Monday at the In Jo-Ceylonese Association, when resolutions were passed expressing sympathy with the victims of the recent earthquake in India. A local committee to collect subscriptions for the India Earthquake Relief Fund
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    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
    88 12 The American Association celebrated the birthday of George Washington at a dinner and dance at the Sea View Hotel last night. Some one hun<tocd and flfty people were present. A dance followed the cabaret turns by "the Ronaldsons." and Ralf Kellerman's band which were much appreciated. This was
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    CHILDREN'S CONCERTS.
    79 12 The first Children's Concert of the year will be held In the Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. on Friday March 2, and at this concert the newly formed Children's Orchestra will make its bow to the public. The formation of this orchestra marks a step forward in the
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    19 12 A lecture entitled "Buddhist Philosophy" by Bhlkkhu Narada will be delivered at the Union premises, Sophia Road on Saturday.
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    25 12 Him that makes shoes go barefoot aimself." The quotation might be adopted to Include Singapore vendors >f footgear who usually farour trompaks or Chinese slippers.
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    CHILD BURIED.
    248 12 Mother's Appeal Dismissed. Goh Ah Keow, a woman who had I been convicted of disposing of the body of a child and concealment of birth and sentenced to three months' rigorous Imprisonment, appealed before the Chief Justice yesterday. Mr. 8. Fung, appearing on her behalf, said that there
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    TO AMALGAMATE?
    51 12 Socony And Dutch Colonial Oil Companies. (From Our Own Correspondent) Medan, Feb. 19. The Java-Bode splashes a news item to the effect that It has been proposed to combine the offices of the Dutch Colonial Oil Co. and the Standard OH Company In the N.EX No details are
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    BUFFER POOL.
    144 12 Rumour Of Referendum In F.M.S. Rumours are current both in Perak and In Kuala Lumpur that the F.M.S. Government is taking a referendum on the question of the Buffer Tin Pool. A meeting of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines Council took place on Wednesday, in Ipoh. The Times
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    CONSTABLE CHARGED.
    95 12 $500 Bail On Three Charges. Lim Boon Yew, a Hoklen, and Ponnlah a Tamil constable, were poduced by Inspector Byrde before the third magistrate yesterday to answer three charges. Both claimed trial, which was fixed for March 1, bail being allowed in $500 each. The charges were: (1)
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    DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.
    34 12 A young Japanese, clad in pyjamas, pleaded guilty In the police court before Mr. Orlce yesterday to being drunk and disorderly hi Jalan Besar at 1 am He was fined $1.
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    ANOTHER PENANG WHITE ELEPHANT.
    521 12 Hospital Criticised. MUCH TOO LARGE FOR REQUIREMENTS. (From Our Own Correspondent/) Penang, Feb. 21. Presiding at the annual meeting of t the Straits Settlements (Penang) Asso- 1 clatton held at the Town Ball, Penan*. this evening, Mr. P. N. Knight, the t retiring President, surveyed the
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    EARTHQUAKE RELIEF.
    120 12 Committee Appointed At Seremban. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. Feb. 21. The Negri Sembllan Indians and Ceylonese met at the Indian Association premises today under the chairmanship of Mr. 8. Thambyraja. in order to elect committee to collect funds for the earthquake victims in India. Dr. B. C.
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    MORE BIRTHS.
    71 12 Pneumonia Takes Heaviest Toll Of Life. There were 274 deaths in Singapore during the week ended Feb. 17, as against 174 deaths. Of the deaths 139 were Chinese, as against 152 the previous week and 126 for the corresponding week of last year. The chief causes of mortality
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    Town And Country In Malaya.
    669 12 WAR SCARE AGITATING PENANG! There appears to be only one topic of conversation among UM Chinese and other Asiatic population in Penang and that Is that a war Is Imminent! But there seems to be some doubt in the native mind as to who Is
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    MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.
    20 12 Mr. T. C. Wong left Penang for Seremban to take up his private practice as an architect.
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    19 12 Lt.-Col. J. R. Roberts, M.C., RE., and Mrs. Roberts are due in Singapore by the troopship NeuraUa on Wednesday.
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    25 12 Mrs. Julius S. Fisher, who has been on a six months' visit to South Africa, will return to Singapore on Monday by the Arizona Maru.
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    32 12 During the aosence from Singapore of the General Officer Commanding this week-end, the command of the Regular Troops at Singapore will devolve upon Colonel A. C. Qobs.m. D SO.. Chief Engineer, Malaya.
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    LAND FOR OVERSEA CHINESE.
    394 13 Island Near Amoy. OFFER BY FUKIEN GOVERNMENT. Malayan Hokkien Chinese, amon^ other Chinese in oversea countries, are still appealing to the Fukien Provincial Government to allocate certain districts so that they might capitalise such districts and generally be In closer touch with their birth-places. A similar
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    COOLIES' CHARGES.
    96 13 Discussion Quashed At Present Stage. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 22. There was further reference yester- J day to the complaints of graft made by Tamil coolies employed by the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board. Asked how the inquiry was proceed- ing, the chairman of the Board
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    INDIAN MERCHANT IN THE DOCK.
    566 13 Alleged Breach Of Trust Of $74,000. The preleminary Inquiry was continued before Mr. N. Grice In the second magistrate's court yesterday Into charges of criminal breach of trust in respect of $24,001.28 and $49,082.54 against the well-known Indian, Kavena Nagutha Mohamed Naina Maricar. The complainant
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    10 13 Mr. Charles Stewart, Worshipful Master of Lodge Malaya, No. 5213
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    LODGE MALAYA'S MEETING.
    490 13 Initiation Of H.F.I. Mavity. Lodge Malaya, No. 5213, met at Hotel Rembrandt, South Kensington, on Jan. 10. The W. M. Invested Bro. N. K. Bain as S. W. and Bro. F. W. Howl as Steward. H. F. L. Mavity, lately residing In Kuala Lumpur, was Initiated Into
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    WOMAN CONVICTED.
    111 13 Accidental Discovery Of Stolen Earrings. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Talping, Feb. 12. A Malay woman, Che Yah bintl Din alias Hajl Esah, was today convicted by the Taiping magistrate for dishonestly retaining a pair of gold earrings belonging to a Chinese woman named Lee Huah. The Jewellery was
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    54 13 Saturday will be observed as Children's Day- by the Lotus Club. Parents are requested to accept this Intimation and to send their children not later than 4 p.m. to the Y.W.C.A. B. Raffles Quay on that day. The programme has been arranged by Miss Nina PUlal who Is organising the
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    MONSTER STORY FROM PENANG.
    221 13 Seen By Ship. CREATURE 30 TO 40 FEET LONG. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 23. The epidemic of Loch Ness monsters appears to be spreading. The skipper of a freighter which arrived in port yesterday reports having seen a fearful sea monster on Wednesday afternoon
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    ROUND CRUISE.
    129 13 Japanese Warship's Movements. i.From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan. Feb. 19. The Japanese cruiser, Kuma, which will visit Java and the Celebes, coming from Bangkok and Singapore, Is expected to arrive In Cheribon on Mar. 2. The vessel will stay there until Mar. 4. No visit will be made
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    KAMPONG ROBBERY.
    68 13 Father And Son Tied With Wire. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Talplng. Feb. 21. Alleged to have committed robbery with violence two Chinese were produced In the police court today and the case was postponed until Feb. 27. It Is alleged that accused visited the house of an old
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    Bright Outlook For Coming League Season.—Boxing Champion Retires. LEAGUE PROSPECTS.
    1545 14 Bright Outlook For Coming League Season. Boxing Champion Retires. LEAGUE PROSPECTS. Local Football Topic*. Malays Confident. Secret Ambition Of Chinese.— "Triple Crown."— Wiltshires Stronger. Unknown Quantities. Improvement In I. C. F. A. Second And Third Divisions. (By Our Football Correspondent.) THE S.A.F.A. League season commences on Mar. 6 with a
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    930 14 Harbour Board Beat Fraser's "A" XL 6.H.BJ.S.C. 3: Fras«r and Neave "A" 1. Commercial Cap matches have been such drab affairs so far that yesterday's lively encounter between Praser 'and Neave "A" and the Singapore Harbour Board was Quite refreshing. Though they had the formidable Keng Hock at
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    S.C.C. HAVE MOST OF PLAY.
    674 14 But Lose By Odd Goal To Wiltshires. WUUbires 2: 5.C.C...1. The S.C.C. first team opened their football season with a match against the Wiltshire Regiment yesterday afternoon on the padang and after having the better of the exchanges for the greater part of the game
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    82 14 Tadajr, Fekrmary 23. Football: Commercial Cup A PC. vs. Straits Times PJB.C, Ail. Stadium. 5.15 p.m B.C.P.A. League. S.B.A.A. vs. A. AC, JB. Stadium. 5.15 p.m.: sec II vs. RAJ. 11, padang, 5.10 p.m. Satarday, February 24. Singapore Races, Pint Da;. Golf: Wel-Hal-Wel Cup final, Singapore O C.
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    2948 15 Home Racing Review Weights For Important Flat Races. Nurses 9 Sports. OLE KING SOLE STRONGLY FANCIED FOR LINCOLNSHIRE. English Turf Topics. Delaneige Or Heartbreak Hill For National. (From Our Own Correspondent) Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, Feb. 5. This frost nuisance is getting monotonous. After a long stoppage due to
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    MISS KLASSEN'S SUCCESS AT N.S.C. SPORTS.
    200 15 The third annual sports and gymkhana of the Nurses' Sports Club, General Hospital, Singapore, took place in fine weather at the Hospital Sports Ground yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance among whom was Dr. H R. Dive, M.C., Chief Medical Officer, Singapore. Keen
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    HARVEY WINS FOURTH TITLE IN A YEAR.
    396 15 Unexpected Victory Over Larry Gains. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 9. I am afraid that I cannot give you a Yery thrilling or glowing account of last night's fight for the heavyweight championship of the British Empire between Larry Gains, the Canadian
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  • FEATURES OF THE WEEK'S NEWS FROM CHINA.
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      $440,000,000 DECREASE IN CHINA'S TRADE.
      1757 16 SHANGHAI LETTBK Tremendous Tasks Facing The Government* m i m Hhnngliul K.h 13 II, ..i. on UM H "I mi'MlH'i N.-w Yrai Mini "Id »tyli< iliiy u« rvckuitlm whloh u wMmii ii.iwnmi upon in ortli 1*1 I «"ll •<> Vkl.li Iv olinri nil II II
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      A RICH FIND.
      78 16 i. „i ..11.., I .11.. 1 With Iroitnun*. An •inlriil rofilN waa l.iaiul In mi old hiilldliig In han|t*h, In Niirlli.iii M.ni«ii, by lII* »t*n*r of lII* lininr Am. nil Ilia dUnivrilr* MM a Uiip iiiniib«i of Jad* ptrem. a inldrn ll*lm*l, itt auld pin m. a
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      ANTI AIRCRAFT BOMB INVENTED.
      311 16 SlHTi'MHl'lll IVsIH 111 Kwnnjriung. Hong Kong, Voh in Tha Ta* Mln Jlh Pao rwporta that an anil aircraft bomb haa ba*n In vonlod by Mraara. Y1 Wall kwol and Wong Ijiiii. of Kniiilng (loiinty. KwangluiiK A trial waa mail* of lha rrToctlvonaaa of tha n*w waapon
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      CHINESE RAILWAYS.
      66 16 Two Xiliiiiiii lialion |>ay I'm i. ip.il A id Int. i. I Nmiklnu. f.l. 1(1 Hull, ih. A<liiiliil.ilirtlliin« ..I II,, N. nklliH Mlmngliul uiiil Mliuimhnl Hultgi'hoW Kullwuya Imvn paid thrir liMlnlmriiU uf |iilinl|ml ami Inlrn il i>f MB,»R4 20 apd I1MMMBS «Nip#. i l« Hrliuii iMitulhiiliiKra Hip miuii-y
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      NO MORE ANCESTOR WORSHIP.
      212 16 China* Civil (\hU>. NKW IvIAUUIA(;K AND lUVOKCK I.AVVB. BMpßm Tha rtvolutlonart aharatat of tha family law unklJild In tha naw chui*ao civil Coda waa atraaatd by Mr. Hardy Jowatt In an addraaa b*roro maanbara of tha Rotary Olub of PalpIng at.Uialf iMlfhion moating at Urn Wagona
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      A RARE SPECIMEN.
      109 16 NmTiMUM IMnnt Wilh 10 li™ hew A niruiMii at tha gaiirial hrad ■liiartora of lha fir* brlgudp H IM Buraau of PubUa Bafaty In cant.... I. Mm pioud ow.mr of Wondnif.il Ml claaua plum wi,i, I, hit 19 Uranrhaa. aayi lha Canton UaaatU. BotanUU and Howor lovara
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      CHINESE WIRELESS TRAFFIC.
      128 16 Krmai-kalilr (•rowth In Five Yeum. Nanking, r»b. M. Remarkable proir*M has bMn nia<l« i-v Urn Bureau of International Tele> I f\r»t hmtiuurAltoti nf »lnlriui kpivIi'ii fivo ynim •no Tlil« BurPHii In under tlm MhiUdv i>f <>'" iiniiili'utliina up l<> iImI*. 13 w1r«l»M rlrrulU have Immii InalituUd i>v
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      CANTON'S WORKLESS.
      63 16 More Thun fiO.(NN) Now I nrniplo\cil. l.ulrnl ippi.il* floin Cuilon »1..1, that <m« aoomnii ,m.<r n.< world dapra*alon and lha raaullant dullnaaa In bualnaaa, Mm i In 11,, ,lly In In.lrualng dally. Arrordlng to a rtcant InVMtlgatlnn It wm ipportrd that mora than 60,000 werktra art now out
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      BANDITS EXECUTED.
      47 16 Klght notorlt.ua bandlta wpf almt ir.riilly In Moiplng lUalil.'l -.l.i.Hlv following Ihrlr arraala liy lII* npcihhl iphliiipiil ..r Mm rndat DlvUlon UAdCI Oel i •oni Kuim fuk, aooording to .ion Dally Hun. Th* axMUtod bandlU had ba*n haraaahig Ihi fllmylp vlllagxa for a miml ..f <,•
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      RELENTLESS WAR ON REDS.
      310 16 KiaiißHi Soviet Near CollapHo. KKKJN OK TKKKOR. Mumh MiiNHiirrcH liy OiMlawN. Nan. haul, fab. M. Th« rolciUtaM ImiHilt nuppr«Mton MWpilin In BMUru and WniUrn KUntal, aaalaUd grrntly fef lh» air wihikIiiiiiii, kUtf Imniulil uImiiiI a «iii« i fiiiliill milling Ihr ln< i.r tin- Oooununl ■< organ)
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    MALAYAN PLANTING TOPICS.
    3017 17 Is Restriction Nearer? February Prophecies —^4 Latex Discovery --Good News From Jaya Company Notes. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) mHERE Is no question being asked so frequently, and left so unsatisfactorily answered, as "Are we going to get restriction and, if so, when If we are to accept
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    TWO N. CHINA PROVINCES FLOODED.
    1077 19 Heavy Toll Of Lives Feared In Sudden Disaster. A heavy toll of lives is feared as a result of the sudden flooding of South Hopei and West Shantung following the collapse of stretches of dykes along the Yellow River. Gen. Sun Tien-ying. commander of the
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    ANTHONY EDEN'S TOUR.
    435 19 From Berlin To Rome. SUCCESSFUL TALKS IN GERMANY. Rugby, Teb. 21. The Lord Privy Seal, Mr. Anthony Eden, Is today continuing his conversations In Berlin with German Ministers. His meeting with Chancellor Hitler yesterday is described as being of a very friendly character. The Times Berlin correspondent
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      38 19 WARNER BROS. "FOOTLIGHT PARADE" BEAUTY CONTEST SEA VIEW HOTEL ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25th. SIX JANTZEN BATHING SUITS will be awarded to the*" FIRST SIX LADIES APPLYING TO Advertisement Manager, JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. Distributors of JANTZEN Bathing Suits.
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    Special Air Mail Pictures Of The Recent Riots In Paris
    52 20 STRIKING PICTURES of the recent renewed riots in Paris are given in this page. Above a rioter is seen attacking in the Place de la Concorde Inset M. Chlappe, the police chief who has figured prominently In the Stavtsky affair.
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    60 20 DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS leaving the house of his lawyer after a conference about the divorce action which, it Is understood. Lord Ashley, the eldest son and hen- of the Earl of Shaftesfcary, has instructed his solicitors to bring. The famous film actor Is named as co- respondent Asm a recent picture
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    22 20 A MOB OF MEN and women with picks, shovels, sticks and stones make a scene reminiscent of the French Revolution. (Flanet News.)
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    12 20 ONE OF THE NUMEROUS casualties in the fierce Paris fighting. (Planet News.)
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    29 20 A BUS SET ON FIRE by rioters. The scratches on the right of the picture w«re the remit of an attack the mob made upon the photographer. (P. N.)
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    12 20 A SQUAD OK TROOPS arresting one of the Royalist rioters. (Planet Newt.)
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    10 20 A BLAZING BARRICADE illuminates a fierce boulevard batUe. (Planet Newa.)
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