Malaya Tribune, 26 October 1914

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    50 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vol. U No 252. SINGAPORE. MONDAY. OCTOBER 26. 1914 Price 5 Cents. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1914. 'I Ilia —I 1^^——Mil I Mill Ml II I THE GREAT WAR. NOTES AND NEWS. Che ll?alapa Cribune. MONDAY, OCTOBER 26.
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    The Scrap of Paper.
    682 2 BRITAIN'S REPLY TO GERMANY. 1870 Recalled. How Prince Bismarck Acted. The following statement is issued with the authority of the Secretary of State for Foreign Afftirs with regard to the communication made by the German Cbaucellor to the Danish Press Does an v one believe," a*ks
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    The Path of Honour.
    950 3 General Botha's Patriotic Speech. Capetown, Sept. 9.—At the evening session of the House of Assembly General Botha moved the following resolution "That this House, fully recognising the obligations of the Union m portion of the British Empire, respectfully requests ihe Governor-General to convey an humble address
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    British Bank Smash.
    271 3 The creditors and depositors of the National Penny Bank met on Sep. 12, and a very painful reading the meeting made. This, says the London Daily News, is a supreme instance of the topsy-tur>, eydom of our economic system—a financial institution in which the money came from
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    104 3 Speaking recently at a recruiting meeting at Cricceth, Mr. Lloyd George said MWe had never dreamt of WW until a lew days before hostilities commenced. We had never thought a neighbour would be so devilish as to pretend great friendship and at the same time make elaborate arrangements for attack."
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    CHINESE IN PARIS.
    118 4 Invade Their Minister's Apartments. Evicted by The Police. Paris, Aug. 30.—About 60 Chinese students, the eons of mandarins and notable men in their own country, are diaaatiafied with the small sum allowed them every day by the Chinese Legation for food, and have demanded their repatriation, which
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    LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
    385 4 Supreme Court. (Before the Chief Justice. the Hon. J- A- S- Bucknill, K-C.) Mr. R. Page, of Messrs Allen and Gledhill, during the last hearing moved on behalf of creditors, tor the attachment for Contempt of Court of Mr. P. 8. Guest, liquidator of the Singapore Poultry and
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    Police Court.
    113 4 {Before Mr- A. V. Brow*) In the First Court this morning Low Chug was charged by Inspector McAfee with kidnapping a Chinese la tl of tome U yeais of age in Johore at; 1 bringing hiuj to Singapore. The case is continuing. Before Mr. C H. 0. Clarke.)
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    THE KARLSRUHE RAID.
    523 4 The steamer Crefeld which brought the crews of the sunken vessels into port is a Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer of 3,829 tons gross. The Karlsruhe is a vessel mm h of the same class as the Emden, but of greater speed. She is able to reel off 27
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    BELGIUM RELIEF FUND.
    149 4 The Gala Dinner at the Adelphl. The dinner and dance at the Adelphi Hotel last Saturday in aid of the Belgium Relief Fund was well attended. The menu waa a good one and thorough justice was done to it. After the dinner there was dancing, the music
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    Death of a Towkay.
    111 4 Mysterious Circumstances. The death of Towkay Kacu Paa under somewhat mysterious circumstances is reported from Kampar, sa\9 the Ipoh Times. It appears that the towkay was in the habit of sleeping on the counter near the safe, while his too lies slept on the upp» r
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    LATEST ARRIVALS.
    235 4 British. Telemaehus, arrived Odtober 25. Sect. 6 Wharf. Amherst, arrived October 35. Inner Roads. Orna, arrived October 25 Sect. 2 Wharf. Pacific transport arrived Oct. 25 Sec t. 8 Wharf Singaporean, arrived October 25. Inner Roads. Lady Wfld, arrived October 25. Inner Roads. Pin Seng, arrived October 25.
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    EXCHANGE.
    72 4 Singapore, October, 26 On London— Bank 4 m/s. 2/4 7/16 Demand 2/4 1/16 Private 3 m/s. 2/4 3/4 On India— BankT. T. 174£ On Hongkong— d/d On Shanghai— Bank d/d. 104£ On Java— Bank T. T. HU On Japan— Bank d/d. 114^ Sovereigns—buying rate $8.54 India Ceil Bills la
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      361 4 fixtures. Monday, 26th. Hi«h water :-8.59 a.m. 7 ft. 1 i R 3 int. P-tt.«i Ttjeiday, J7lh. High water :_5.42 m 6 f t 7 ft. 6 ina. *■*> Wednesday, 2Stb High water 7.0 a.m. 7 ft. in, 4 ins. Thursday, 29th. United Saw Mills Ltd. Meeting V Street. Noon.
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    Go It, Belgium !
    910 5 Go It, Belgium r< newed German overtures to ire one of tlie most hopeful I th" present nituation. VVile Bin' kuia:l**r realises by now ie retreat of his gang of marts Belgium is going to be lit. Wh it he desires, therere. is to keep Belgium quiet for a De.
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    German Designs On London.
    340 5 Dr. Lenard, Professor of Physics at Hehteltmrg, ha* issued a vio ent pamphlet against England, entitled Englan l and Germany at the Time of the Great VV«r." "vv c tr instate from the Hamburger Freinbenblatt the conclu ing parages of this grossly false and misleading production
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    Turkey and the War.
    277 5 C ible«* to Indian j >urnals bearing upon what has b*»Hii going ou in T.i' Kulkraria, S j rvia and Greece during th early part of this month p >int to the ascendancy of the Turk'8ii War Part by the proGerra «n B *v. and its
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    New Mine Peril.
    158 5 A German ruse of almost unbelievable cunning to destroy shipping b mines has be n accidentally exposed by th* G'imsby steam tiiiwier Agantha. Whilst the Agantha w-.s fishing in the North Sea a ship's In Nit W'iS >i.hted. Concluding that s.eneihsaster had occurred, the trawler went towards
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    The Karlsruhe's Supply Vessels.
    67 5 Barbados, Sept. 29.—The wacship Conde last month captured a Norwegian steamer with loads of coals tint provisions for the use of the German cruisers Dresden and Karlsruhe. EL M. cruiser Berwick, in the past ten days, ha* taken to St Lucia three Norwegian, Hamburg-America and American
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    Kill the Wounded!
    73 5 Loudon, Sep. 27. —The Daily Chi onicle'B Bordeaux correspondent repoits that General Stronger, commanding the r )3id brigade of the German infantry, has an order to h's troops not to take any more piisomrs, hat to put to the sword all who fall into their hands isolated
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    The Italian Attitude.
    150 5 The committee directing Socialistic aft iirs in Italy, and ten members of the Socialist Reform Party, amongst whom is Air. Bisslati, have held a meeting approving *of the Italian attitude of neutrality. Notwithstanding the declaration of neutrality tlie country has made, the Italian people do not regard
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    German Spy Shot.
    129 5 We learn from Japan exchanges that a wealthy Chinese named Kwan Huug-hsiane, who has been acting as chief spy for the Germans in Tsingtau, has been shot by order of the Prefect of Chimo. He paid the Kiaochau Government about 100,000 yen for the mo nopoly of
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    Belawan and the War.
    77 5 The following import list shows how the war has affected import- at Belawan 1913 1914 Aug.-Sept. Aug.-Sept. Motors *J0 b* Beer *****3 *****3 litres Butter ***** ***** kilos Cement 8823 6015 barrels Flour *****3 *****0 kilos Biscuits ***** ***** kilos Provisions *****8 *****2 guilders' worth Hams
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    Germans' Toll of War.
    96 5 The official list of German Casualties, published September 3rd last, includes the following Killed. Adolf Friedrich, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. George 11, Duke of Sachsen Meiningen. Franz Ferdinand, Duke of Oster-reich-Este. Prince Johann, Duke of Arenberg. General St unzer. Commanding lOtfa Army, also 35 Staff Officers
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    The Prussians Germany's Internal foe.
    152 5 How much the Bavarians love the Prussians ■as brought home to the> Kaiser when, in the of an address %o naval recruits at Kiel, be urged them to fight valiantly against foes within the Fatherland as well as those outside its bor lers. At the>
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    Admiral Jellicoe and the Germans.
    125 5 Probably among living British admirals Sir John Jotlicoe is the last; the Germans would have desired to see in supreme command against them. There is a story in the Service, which has never, so far as I know, been given to the outside world, about
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    To the Indian Soldiers.
    92 5 Brethren on the field of war, Bear aloft your arms and head Here, we bless you from afar— Ever your enemy's dread, Strike for India long and well, Strike till Histry echoes back, Strike till bubbles from the hell Buist upon the German pack. Where on
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    The Rangoon Municipality and the War: Reduction of Taxes.
    85 5 Rangoon, Ojt. 14.— Un Section hi of the Burma Munic pal Act, ISO*, the Rangoon Municipality has, on the motion of one of ;ih I! in oigsioners, decided to reduce the ami.ant by ten per cent of genera! and service taxes
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    Nameless German Atrocity.
    71 5 To the Editor of The Daily Sbrit. •Sir, —1 have been loath to believe in German atrocities, but to-day I am convinced. 1 have juet seen a letter from my brother-in-law (an officer at the front; in France) to his wife saying, I have gone into houses
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    OUR LOCAL AFFAIRS.
    1023 6 The Rent Question. RATES AP«D TAXES. The Municipal Budget For 1915. Exception*! Difficulties Necessitate Exceptional Methods. Our Bukit Alertajani (Province Wellesley) correspondent reports that some Lessee-land lords and Landlords' attorneys in Bukit Merta jam have recently raised rents as much as 85 per cent. It is uncrupulous,
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    PRINCE OF WALES' WAR RELIEF FUND.
    92 6 The Hon. Treasurer |f r Morrison, begs to acknowled receipt of the following fn contributions to date Already acknowledged His Excellency the Go\ ernor and Lady Evelyn Young (of which $250 v for Local Distress) Proceeds of Concert heid at the Theatre on Oct
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    BELGIUM RELIEF FUND.
    35 6 Mrs. H. B. Salmond (Istuna Una Keppel Harbour, Singapore.;! to acknowledge with many than the following subscriptions Previously acknowledged s.v Adele Mr. Carlo Ambrosoli Malacca Planter "Ebor" Anonymous jo Total 8.90« I
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    Ipoh Gymkhana.
    79 6 {Malay Mail Special.) Ipoh, Oct. 24. There are satisfactory entries fa the Ipoh Gymkhana Club meeting on Friday and Saturday next, then* being 135 nominations. Entries are from Kuala Lumper Penang, Singapore, Seremban, and Taiping. It is a long time since Bticfc a large number of high-class horses
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    198 6 Mr. W. Bartley has been appoint ed an assistant to the Attorney General since his return from lev on the 21st inst. tprUnder the auspices of the M< Association, presided over by S] Mohamed Alsagoff, the President, a meeting of the Kathiefl and Imams was held last Saturday tc fix
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    Local and General.
    573 7 Tin was at lu2i in tho F.M.S. last Saturday. —:o: rlnrolment of Volunteers takes j,ia<* this afternoon and to-nuorrow afternoon at the Drill Hall. :o:— District Grand Lodge and District Grand Chapter meet in Singapore on Friday, Nov. 27, at 9 p.m. :o:— Singapore Municipal estifor 1915
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    LATEST NEWS.
    116 7 SPECIAL WAR SERVICE. The Fighting on the Belgian Coast. German* Attacking in Mass A Most Sanguinary Struggle in Progress. London, Oct. 26, 1.15 a.m. Amsterdam: A message from Sluis states that desperate fighting is still proceeding between Ostend and Nieuport. The Belgians are heroically defending the Yser Canal.
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    Austria Enrols Her "States Cripples."
    36 7 Great Depression in the Country. Venice The embodiment of the Landsturm, popularly called the States Cripples, has caused deep depression in Austria. It consists largely of medically and physically pronounced unfits.
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    Concert in Aid of War Fund.
    57 7 King, Queen and Prince of Wales Present. Adelina Patti Sings. Their Majesties the King and Queen and the Prince of Wales attended a concert at Albert Hall in aid of the War Fund and were greeted with fr ntic enthusiasm. A feature of the
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    Another German Denial.
    41 7 Kaiser Never Called the British Army Contemptible. Amsterdam An official denial has been issued from Berlin that the Kaiser ever called the British army "contemptible." It is stated that the Kaiser has returned to his Head-quarters in France.
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    The Ambuscade that Failed.
    109 7 British- Not Caught Napping This Time. Paris A well-planned ambuscade for the British ammunition column going to Armentieres laiied through the perspicacity of the Officer commanding the British force. A motor containing two Officers in British uniform dashed up and shouted "Hait, you damned fools marching
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    Maritz, the Traitor. Attacks Kimoes.
    68 7 Beaten Back With His German Allies. London Oct. 25, 1-5 p.m. Pretoria Official: Maritz has attacked Kimoes with his whole force. The garrison held the enemy till reinforced when the enemy were driven back. Our casualties are small. Tho Union troops behaved gallantly. Maritz's force
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    The Position on the Battle Front.
    64 7 More German Batteries Destroyed. London, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. A Paris communique states: There has been no change from the North Sea to Arras, while our positions on the Argonne are being maintained in the conditions as reported yesterday. Our field-guns on the heights
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    Germany Endeavouring to Force Turkey's Hand.
    74 7 Turkey Will Not Abandon Neutrality. London, Oct. 25, 7-30 p.m. Constantinople: With the increasingly favourable military situation of the Allies combined with the Russian victory the German pressure to induce Turkey to participate in the war is becoming greater. The Porte, however, continues to
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    News from the Other Side.
    62 7 Germans Claim a a Advance on Battle Line. London, Oct. 25, 10-35 p.m. A German Official report states Further strong German forces crossed the Yser on the 24th October after heavy fighting. The Allies reinforced their position eastward of Ypres, but the Germans advanced at
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    Obituary.
    36 7 General Sir Charles Douglas. London, Oct. 25, 10.35 p.m. The death is announced of General Sir Charles Douglas, G.C.B., C.B., Inspector-General of the Home Forces. The deceased has seen service in India and South Africa.
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    The Tin Trade.
    94 7 August Returns In his London Metal Market Reports to 22 Sept. Mr. Walter Hy. Barnard, of Lime St., etc writes American Tmplate mills are said to be now ahout 85 per cent of their fall capacity, in consequence of the lesumption of oil exports. Straits !»hipm*nts of
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    69 7 A Karachi press-message of the 14th inst. records that a lifeboat, marked No. .3, of the ill-fated steamer City of Winchester (sunk by the German cruiser Emden about 6 weeks ago) has been picked up off the coast of Baluchistan, about seven miles from Ormara, and brought into Gwadur by
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    SPECIAL WAR SERVICE.
    156 7 THE BRITISH TROOPS AT THE FRONT. Our Non»Coms. Covering Themselves With Glory. Heroism aai Savoir Fairc of Oar Tommies. Reuter's Services. London, Oct. 24, 4.45 p.m. The Gaz.ette notifies that twentytwo men and non-coms, have been awarded the Distinguished Condoct Medal, mostly in the cavalry and artillery.
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    THE FIGHTING IN FRANCE.
    241 7 An Eyewitness' Story. THE DIFFICULTIES OF LIS. Dyta Necessitating the Ou of Planki, Sc. A Head-quarters eyewitness says that our progress has been slow south of Lyi owing to the numerous dykes necessitating the transport of planks and ladders for co-operation with the artillery, which makes
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    Ihe Anglo-Japan Alliance.
    53 7 Japan and England Working in Entire Agreement. London, Oct 24, 4.45 pm. Tokyo Tlie exchange of telegrams between the Biitish and Japanese AdmhaliieH has created a profound impression, showing that Japan is woiking in entire agreement with Britain. This is especially welcome as is Britain's appreciation of
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    General von Moltke's Son Killed.
    23 7 London, Oct. 24, 4.45 p.m. Amsterdam It is announced that yon Moltke's son has been killed in action.
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    French Steamer Ashore with Wounded.
    46 7 S.O S. Flashed for Assistance. London, Oct. 24, 11.40 a.m. The French steamer Marie Henriette is ashore off Ca,>e Baifleur with wounded aboard. S. O. 8. signals were received at the Isle of Wight and a French ship is standing by.
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    ORDINARY SERVICE.
    69 7 KARLSRUHE EMULATING THE EMDfcN. Thirteen Steamers Sunk. German Cruiaer'i Foting ConnxiiiijQ. London, Oct. 13, 2 p.m. Las Palinas Canary Islandfl. steamer Crefeld has arrived wit 1 the crews of the following thirteen steamers, sunk by the German crniser Karlsruhe, mostly in the Atlantic, totalising o'O.tHK) tons, viz —Highland
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      89 7 THE GREAT BATTLE. Brilliant Achievements of British Army and Navy. Desperate Fighting and Appalling Slaughter in France. EVIDENCE OF EYEWITNESSES. THE HIGH SEAS PERIL. Karlsruhe Sinks 18 British Steamers: Admiralty Quite Optimistic: German Raiders B?ing Hunted I own. RUSSIANS CROSS VISTULA. Hurl Back and Scourge the Hun Invaders. Capture Large
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    ADMIRALTY'S CHEERFUL OPTIMISM.
    169 8 Assurances to Merchant Shipping. German Roaming Cruisers to be Captured. London, Del 23, 7.30 p.m. The Admiralty to-night announces that there are nine German cruisers on the high <eas and that 70 warships of the AI lies are searching for the n, including a number of the
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    The Russian Advance.
    94 8 Vistula Crossed: German Reserve Guard Corps Routed. London, Oct. 24, 12.50 a.m. Petrograd, Official A vigorous offensive has been assumed by the Russian armies which crossed the Vistula on a broad front. They are getting no resistance from the Germans, who continue to retreat. In the trenches,
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    French Warships at the Cameroons.
    44 8 Compo and Kribili Bombarded. London Oct. 24, 11 a.m. Bordeaux Two French warships have bombarded the Cameroon ports of Campo and Kribili from October 1J th to the 14th, after twice demanding a surrender without a reply being received.
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    DETERMINED ATTACK BY THE GERMANS.
    238 8 Boys and Old Men in the Ranks. Officers and Non-Corns. From Anywhere. London, Oct. 23, 4-50 p.m. A Paris communique' states Very strong German torces were signalled yesterday to have, attacked with the greatest violence the whole region between the North Bee and the La
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    Three German Batteries Destroyed.
    74 8 London, October 24. 12.55 a.m. Paris, 11 p.m. Official The situation on the Left Wing generally is unchanged. The action has continual with great violence, particularly around Arras, La Bassee and Armentieres. The Allies lost ground at some point- round La Bassee and gained ground east
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    Newfoundland Contingent.
    24 8 London. Oct. 2.J. 6.45 p.m. The Press Bureau authorises Renter to announce that the Newfoundland contingent has arrived in the United Kingdom.
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    WARSHIPS CO-OPERATING WITH BELGIAN ARMY.
    126 8 Splendid Gun Practice Directed by Aeroplanes and Balloons. Enemy's Positions Enfiladed. London, Oct 24, C-10 p m. The Admiralty announces that throughout yesterday the monitors and other British warships co oper feted with the Belgian army. All the German attacks at Nieuport have been repulsed
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    ANOTHER GERMANOLOGICAL INEXACTITUDE NAILED.
    62 8 German Request for Armistice Refused. Not to be Cautht by Teutonic Wiles. London, Oct. 24, 6.30 p.m. Paris, Official Contrary to German oificial statements we retained a large part of the ground conquered south of Thiancourt. The Germans have asked for an armistice to bury the
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    Sierra Leone's War Gift.
    28 8 London, Oct. 24, 6-30 p.m. The Press Bureau states that Sierra Leone's War Gift is £f>,ooo. Mr. Harcourt has sent a letter of thanks.
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    THE GREAT BATTLE.
    125 8 Allies Advancing at Various Points. Desperate Day and Nijht Attacks by Germans Repulsed. London, Oct. 24, 4-40 p m. A Paris communique announces <>v our Left the battle continues. '1 he enemy has made progress north of Dixmude. Around la Bassee we have advanced very appreciably. Ka.st
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    BRITISH NAVAL SUCCESS.
    72 8 Action off Dutch Coast. The Destroyer Badger Rams and Sinks Germ, n Sab marine. London, Oct. 24, 11-35 p.m. It is officially announced that the British destroyer Badger jammed and sank a German submarine off the Dutch coast. The bow of H.M.S. Badger is somewhat damaged. [The
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    Germans Still in Retreat.
    91 8 Austrians Poshed Back on the Vistula. London, Oct. 25, 2.25 a.m. A Petrograd communique says The Russians beyond the Vistula are on the heels of the enemy's retreating armies. The Germans to the northward of the river Pilitza made a poor resistance and were driven back
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    The Germans Repulsed.
    54 8 London, Ojt, 25, 1.10 a m. A Paris midnight conmmunique says From the sea to south of Arras violent German attacks everywhere have been repulsed. We captured in the Argonne the village of Melicourt commanding the roads from Varennes to the valley of the Aisne There is
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    FRENCH WAR NEWS.
    8 8 {Courteously supplied by French Consul.)
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    Officially Communicated.
    124 8 Paris, October, 23,4.10 p.m. Official The enemy yesterday on the greater part of all our front line, particularly on the Left between the sea and the Oise, made violent efforts to break through our lines, bringing new reserves into action. The Allies have everywhere maintained their position. Paris.
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    The Legislative Council.
    140 8 A meeMDe of th-* Legislative Council will he h 1«! at. 2.3'J p.m. ou 30th inst. In Un* of the Day ther»- are I—otitmg by tlie Hon. Trea«u er that Council approve of a of $85,714.28, the foetvileet of £10.0011 an a contribution from public tuio Ik
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    Correspondence.
    12 9 We do not necessarily endorse the opinions xpretserf by corresp jmlentt.]
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    Malaya's Greatest Need.
    493 9 To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. Sir, —It will interest you, I am sure, to h-ar that many of my friend* aie most pleaded with your proposal that the Government should make a paper currency to use for buying tin so as to keep the price
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    433 9 To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. Dear Sir, —In relatiou to the meeting at the Drill Hall last Friday T may point out the essential fact that no volunteers or soldier* of any kind are effective unless they learn to shoot. The Singapore Volunteers Cycle Scouts, Engineers,
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    102 9 To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. Dear Sir, —I shall he thankful if you mention in your- piper the views of Malaccaitcs in regard to the Call to Arms. As Singapore is now making additions to the Volunteer Corps (and the
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    228 9 The Killed and Wounded in the Bombardment of Madras. The following list of persons who were killed and wounded during the recent attack by the Emden upon Madras has been published in India for general information Killed. (1) Joseph Saul Fletcher. English, Cadet on board 8.1. str.
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    316 9 [By W H. Barnard.] London, Sept. 26. The definite suspension of the Moratorium has caused some uneasiness, because those reliant on Continental payments are not likely to be any better placed on the 4th November than they arf to.dsy. It was hoped that some shading off scheme
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    660 10 Outbreak of Cholera Reported. Danish Lady's Story of Streams of Wounded Copenhagen, Sept. 10.—On hoard a German steamer —rare visitor to Danish water* in these da) B—which8 —which brought a mixed cai go of humanity trom Hamburg lo Copenhagen today, there wh* a Dani-h h<dy v.
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    395 11 Bangkok Timep Oct* 17) Everybody presumably realises the excessive number of helpless refugees there are in Europe at the present moment, and the great amount of distress that is otherwise inevitable as the result of the war. Every country is adversely affected, and everywhere firms and
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