Malaya Tribune, 5 February 1917

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    48 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. p. t No. 29 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1917 Price 5 Cents. Straits Shipping Gazette. lsS ned Dally.] Supplement to the Malaya Tribune Issued Dally.] No. 29 SINGAPOEE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1917 ClK Iftalapa Cribune. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5.
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      185 1 SPECIAL PROGRAMME gaiety" Picture Palace Junction of Albert and Beneoolen Streets. SECOND SHOW AT 9-15 P.M. SHARP est Pathe Official War Gazette. A SENSATIONAL PATHE H EXCLUSIVE DEADLY GAS PARTS thrilling of all thrilling Photo-Phys. Full of snakes. Be Lake in Luke's Fatal Fliver Late-t Pi un Philm. A Great
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      122 1 iMMi mmtmi (Estate Supplies Acetic (99&98 X) Acid j Veneer Chests I Moms Chests Latex Cups I ETC. I Mitsui 3£aisf)a, jfatd. i (INOORPOKATED I s Japan) g" ■■■■■■■■■■■■X' mm—i i nil—inn in ■■■imhbbmbhhmhbbhb^bhhhhb 'V OXJ CANNOT GO WROI^O IF!—YOU Start the New Year RIGHT THE RIGHT KIND f Important
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    Mr. Wilson's Peace Note.
    386 2 The Chinese Reply. The following is an authorised translation of the Chinese reply to President Wilson's pence note which was communicated to the Chinese Government some weekß ago. The reply was forwarded by D\ Wu Ting Fang, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to the American Legation on
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    74 2 Thomas T. Peters, Ranelaghavenue, Barnes, was fined £2 at Mortlake for refusing to receive soldiers billeted on him. A police witness stated that defendant occupied »n eight-roomed house, and besides himself, there were only his wife and Miss Peters fn it. Defendant pleaded that, his wife being in ill-health, he
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      274 2 I. Popular I ROVER CYCLE 1917 Model. I 22, 24 and 26 inch frames. 1 As Sketch $90 I With Gear Case $U0 Specificitioss and full particulars from Sole Agents: I John Little Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) I SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. I Straits Laundry j Dry Cleaning Depot.
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      251 2 SALYITAE. The mo.-t powerful but harmless nervine tonic, producing startling results, inatoed:ate and permanent, in all cases of n?rvous exhr.u&tiun, in both young or old, married or unmarried. Price Re 1 per phial. Asthma Tablet.. The hint remedy for cough, difficult teea thing, fits and the worst form<* of Aftbum.
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      42 2 NatUra Brain k M Excellent food f or an" all invalid 6,1 <% appetibinj. *l TIIV A T,fV k J isi SINGAPORE^ Civil and S-rveyor and Bnii dißg Estate Commit OFFICE: 111 \f, r SOIGAPOKi AND Jalan Rahmal. E AT r Pllt I
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      333 1 IP.&O.British India 1 AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENCER SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental Sailings. (Under Contract with Hi* Majesty's Government.) nr China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports [and London. MALL LINES, gomeward (For Europe) Outward (For China,) IMMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE AT PRESENT
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      255 1 STOOMYAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (Steamship Company) "NEOERLAND" (Incorporated in Holland.) Mall Service between Java and Amsterdam, via Singapore, Belawan-Deli, Sabang, Suez, Colombo, Gibraltar and vice versa. Sailings and for Freight, Passage and other information Apply to Internationale Crediet-en Han* dels.Vereeniging Rotterdam," I SINGAPORE AGENCY, (Incorporated in Holland. as AGENTS BAN LEE ANN, LTD.
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      523 1 N. Y. X NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATED IN JAFAN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama via porta to Marseille* and London, unde» mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaimng this service have been tpei ially designed and constructed, and
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    Shanghai Freight Market.
    884 2 .(Exelutive to Malaya Tribun*.) Messrs. Whealock and Co the leading ship and freight brokers at Shanghai, favour ns with the following advice nnder date Jan. 18. The position in oar Homeward Freight market has changed very little since last writing and the congestion of both to Earope
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    Indian Trade Returns.
    178 2 The trade returns of British India for September, as compared with those of the same month in 1915 show increase in total imports, and exports and re exports of respectively, 1 per cent, and 23 per cent, and 123 per cent. The total imports of merchandise were
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    127 2 The directors of the Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Telegraph Company, Limited, have declared an interim dividend for the quarter to Sept. 30 of 3s. per share, tree of income-tax, The South American Steamship Company has pet tioned the Chilian r^n ent r t0 f Qarantee a Ioa of £5U0,000,
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    Passengers Expected.
    265 2 Per P and O sir. fYom Lffndoi) to Singapore.—Vlr Peri era, Ktr stfid Mrs Curtis*, Mr Belt, Dr and Mrs Duepetson, lir Cfcrtwright, Mr Smith, Mr Pooling. Mr le Doux. Mr Chapman. Mr Grant, Mr and Mrs Marten, Mr Tfason, Mr and Mrs Wright, Mr Hopkins, Mr Glennie,
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    Japanese Vessel Afire.
    31 2 New York, January 17.—The Japanese liner Tsushima Maru has reached San Francisco, on fire. Every effort is being made to extinJ guish the outbreak and salve the cargo.
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      75 2 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERYCo. SHIPCBANDLERS PROVIDORING CONTRACTORS, The Company's Launch meets incoming ships. Office:—l 6 Battery Road. TAKE LIFT TO TOP FLOOR Telephone N O 141. Orders promptly attended to H. W. H. STEVENS. Manager. 5-4 STEAMERS FOR MWTOK 8 PALEMBANG hor Freight and Passage APPLY HOCK SENG Co. NO. 28, KOBI.NKON
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      447 2 STRAITS STEAM Sffip~c^ SINGAPORE OaNCKOK A first-class passenger steamer will leav« for Bangkok. G 8ln «»Pore every S.S. KATONG 8»lis Saturday, 10th F^U For particulars as to Freight, Passage, etc f Apply t0 *^i^J Straits Steam Ship CompmJ^ Intiwdkd to Sail Stkamkb p ß(llf *7 1 rR M B WB4fOH
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      62 2 Singapore Tide Tables. February 5. High water :-9 9 a.m 8 ft. 8 ins. 10.47 p.m. 8 ft. 2 ins. February 6. Moon. In Apogee 4h A. High water 9.58 a.m. 9 ft, 2 ins. 11.16 p.m. 8 ft. 4 ins. ebrnary 7. Fall Moon lOfa. 28m. M. High water
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    Wireless Reports.
    12 5 ***h in communication at noon the local Commercial Wireless Nil
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    European Mails.
    41 5 Delivered ia Loidon. Pj lowing are the dates of We from Singapore of the N*a Mail B and their delivery •ail. uft. pBlivbhkd I S"- t Jam. S S.I *>*a. M Jmm r.kf) Jaa. 31 Jan. A Feb. 3
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    Sikh Loyalty.
    672 5 A New Union. There was a large gathering of the Sikh community yesterday afternoon in the school at Pearl's Hill whan inemberg of the community from the Straits Settlements and F.M.3. met to present Captain Chancellor, Inspector General of Police. S.S. with an illuminated address. Capt Chancellor, Mr
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      313 5 1 ABBOTT ~rL A £Z™° EIGHTS OF f a **<l MARTELL, Supported by a monster programme f pictures, i Ainambr» is ij j| HO or quality Alhambra H the Theatre a R THE m R is the only If pictures, the **M<. 3«» jg[ Jj| IMF I ■m II IK
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      102 5 SAIL-MAKING AND CANVAS DEPOT AwninfW Screen*, Tarpaulins, Boat Covers, Sails, Sea Anchors, Oil Bags, Ash Bags, Kit Bags, Mail Bags, Rubber Scrap Bags, Tin Ore Bags, Tents and Canvas Work of every description by experienced sail-makers. SAMPLES AND ESTIMATES FREE BOON SENG Co Ship-Chandlers and Sail-makers 18-19 ROBINSON ROAD. M
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      246 5 I 1 1 niiiiiii trrtmnti *****111 j PINKETTES cure biliousness j and constipation St y S2l*?il! m1,i,,fl refiu,a rhabit SO cts. per phial at your drnggist s or direct by mail on receipt off price :;L ffron> Pa WILLIAMS MEDICINE COMPANY, SINGAPORE. i a aa »»»**«««»il«««lll«llllllllltlllll«lllllll«lll»«»lg»X»g«4111Wll«l»««E»**THllllMtHg»iyNOTICE, j We beg to
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      176 5 THE FOOD REFORM SOCIETY. A Food Reform Society has recently been inaugurated in Singapore. Some of the objects of the Society are To endeavour to obtain through study, experience and discus sion, reliable knowledge of the nature, functions and suitability of foods, especially of those produced or obtainable locally. To
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      162 5 Mails Close. To-day. rt Swftteniiam and •rink Anson *Perak 2.o0 pm *Pa£ Hong Wan 2.39 pm and Calcutta, iking mail* far hr^ M 3 l P™ u and Malacca *Kaka 3 pm itianak Ban Hin Guan 3.30 pm ngkong Shanghai ad Japan P™ ogkong. Shanghai nd Japan P™ Bgkal Pinang,
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    Local Share Market.
    152 6 I (Exclusive to Malaya Tribune.) I Singapore, February 5. I Messrs Latham and Co., the I Arcade, advise the following quotaI tions I AlorGajah $3.70 $3.80 I AyerKunings 1.40 1.45 I AyerMolek 2.50 2.60 I Ayer Panas 11.50 11.75 I Balgownie 4.70 5.00 I Bukit Jelotong 0.72£
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    EXCHANGE.
    64 6 Singapore, February On London—Bank 4 m/a. 2/4J Demand 2/4^ Private 3 m/s. 2/4 31/32 Ob India— Bank T. T. On Hongkong Bank d/d l%prem. 1»u Shanghai— Bank d/d. g|| On Java— Bank T. T 137 On Japan— Bank d/d. sovereigns—buying rate 8.54 India Ceil Bills last issue 1/4 5*30
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      350 6 1 Grand Change of T Jew Photo-Plays I To-night at the Ide Picture Theatre Cinema CASH HO I mm* iw mm off Beach Rom I SECOND SHOW 9.15 P.M. SHARP. I Universal Film Mfg. Co. Present I THE FAMOUS SCREEN STAR I KING BAGGOT in J Five-reel Red Feather Production.
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      122 6 No More Headaches Headaches, intermittent paint skarp shooting spasms, or steady dull aches over the eyes, at the back of the head, at the base of the brain or in the temples, quickly succumb to the soothing influence of Little s Oriental Balm Every minute you suffer from a headache
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      358 6 mm fl Spleiditf Production, Nothing iSrSii^^^J 9.15) (To. M Ida Park's Gripping Problem P| ay Tangled Hearts! A Great Drama of high Society Presenting the Beautiful Screen Star Singapore's Fav (J LOUISE LOVELY Tangled Hearts "is a great Photo-play bec;use iti, human. There is not one impossible or even itnprobahV
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    Sporting Intelligence.
    37 7 Swimming Clob Launches. Toeiday Feb. 6. rwr at 9.10 and 11 a m., 2.30 and at 9.a0 and 10.30 a.m. 1 2 .1 5 3 and 5 30. p.m. High Tide 9 5« a .m
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    Java Produce Report.
    183 7 (.Through the courtesy Fr*ncisJ>eek <Sc Co., Lid. Messrs Francis Peek Co. have received from their Batavia house the following details dealing with Java Produce Report Batavia, Feb. 2. Rubber. The market is still strong, First Grades selling freely at P. 1.05 per half kilo. Business in outputs
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    The Civil Guard.
    151 7 Orders for February. L During the month of February there will be no evening Parades. 2. There will be Range Practice instead at Normanton Range. 3. The Range will be open on the following dates and during the hours specified Saturday February 10 from 3.30 p.m. to
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    39 7 The Hungarian Parliament will present the King and Queen on their coronation with the usual gift of 50,000 gold pieces (20 kronan). These will be packed in rosewood caskets, richly ornamented in silver, encrusted with pearls and precious stones.
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    Legal Intelligence.
    298 7 POLICE COURTS. Gambling. Charged with gambling in a common gaming hous« at 80 Albert St., two Chinese this morning pleaded Rnilty, and were fined $3 each Half of the fines will go to the informer. Charged before Mr. Clarke, Second Magistrate, this morning, with cruelty to a lame
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    Straits Produce.
    235 7 Singapore. February 5. Tin.— $95.50 j 175 tons sold. Copra* —Weak. No Business. Tapioca, —Strong. Business done. Sago Flour Do. Business done. Gambter. —No BnF Pepper- —Steady. > > business Other Products,- »rkot Quiet. Latest Local Mark 'aotatioas. Nutmegs 110 B. per oul $36.00 Nutmegs 80 B. 46.00
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      318 7 EST ADVERTISEMENTS. CrOBIAjHEiTRE. BANDMAK pera Company IN THE TE ST LONDON SUCCESSES OPENING To ni ht l High Jinks" b M Mr. Manhattan I j The Bing Boys are Here" b, S. Tina b o, -The Girl from CiroY' I 10. Theodore Co." |2. ''Happy Day M j, |3, -The
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      45 7 Special Plays During this Coap Go Men Season BY THE FAMOUS STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL North Bridgs Road To-night! To-night By Special Request of Our Chinese Nonya Friends A well-known Malay Drama entitled Sri Mendawan Khairani will be staged. K. H. CheODg, Proprietor.
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      189 7 There is no Better Ale Than BULLDOG ALE ON SALE AT The Leading Hotels AND Principal Liquor Dealers. Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. daily Raffles Bakery and Confectionery TRK BEST IN TOWN. Upccuntry trders piomptlf ext ented.
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    AMERICA'S ACTION.
    970 8 WHAT CAN SHE DO After long and tedious delays, the American nation has broken diplomatic relations with Germany. Minister Gerard has been recalled, and the German ambassador has been presented with his passports Had the incident taken place in August, 1914, it might have turned the course of
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    Chetty Celebrations.
    138 8 To-day is the first ot the m days'festivities in connection the Chetty festival of TaipujJ (the anniversary of the day on God Snbranianian. ion of peared to his devotees). At the silver car was J« wn .,,L| pomp, ir a proces B ion M by a large crowd
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      148 8 Robinson Co. FRESH SHIPMENT OF WHITE ROSE HAIR OIL feffi An exquisitely perfumed dressing for the Hair. PRICE s ets. per bottle COOLING BP Ice Hair Wash A most refreshing lotion, 1 effectually stimulating the skin to a healthy action. lESw^l PRICE I^obi^Tun.Co 'IL~ Singapore rii 90 cts. per bottle.
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      84 8 j C. H. MANILLE Cognac j j (Caldbeck Macgregor, I Co. ladelphi HOTEL I Every Evening DURING I DINNER CONCERT I By Our (Filipino Band. I SATURDAYS SPECIAL DINNER j AND DANCE. THE Commercial Rubber CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore.) Rubber Merchants, Auctioneers, House and Land Agents, Appraisers;, Valuers Brokers,
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      23 8 Trim mwmm m n»*4^««^ Brand I {Sweetened Condensed Milk .no fl Sterilised Natural Milk per cas $13.6q 9 Ideal Unsweetened Milk 9.sq I
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    Local and General.
    434 9 $05 «50—25 cts. down. I Club has n ot to import griffins for ■r aml Ml> JaB V'troodward hare joined the r „,o>rpi_m Penang. Falkenhayn Mnenster where a ar ?eriß»' :1 lorce 19 concentrated. qooted (for both sheet) at 2/10} on Friday, X! on Saturday To-day's quoI
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    Music Store Burgled.
    104 9 Mu sic Store Burgled. kdaw* broke into Mr H c Kfo TT UnS iC BtOF6 at thG C^ 1 Hotel buildings, North klwitK?' laBt ni S ht and S ot Nof tK $lsoin caBh and Jile ancles which were for M of the outer door w inched open and *ith
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    128 9 U.S.A. and Germany. AMERICA ACTS. Relations Severed. Views of Neutrals. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, Feb. 3, 6.10 p.m. America has severed diplomatic relations with Germany. London, Feb. 3, 3.55 a m. The Daily Mail's Washington correspondent wires that Count B-rnstorff will receive his passports on the 3rd. London,
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    People Angered.
    131 9 London, Feb. 2, 2.10 p.m. New York The whole country is aflame with anger at the German Note, surpassing the days of the Lusitania crime. The newspapers, with hardly an exception, demand that Germany's insult be thrown back in her face. Even the mildest pacifist organs only deprecate
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    Break Foreshadowed.
    114 9 London, Feb. 3, 1,35 p.m. Washington: At the conclusion of a two hours conference between President Wilson and the Senators, •ne of the latter said that a diplo matic rupture with Germany was practically certain. DsAsp. Washington: Official circles are convinced that a break with Germany is only
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    Anxious Considerations.
    218 9 London, Feb. 3, 6.10 a.m. Washington: At the conclusion of a 2} 2 hours Cabinet meeting. President Wilson hurried to the Capitol to discuss the situation with the Chairman of the Foreign Relaxations Committee, who is to be consulted before any serious action is taken by the Cabinet.
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    Excitement Caused,
    85 9 London, Feb. 3,11.55 p.m. Washington Mr. Wilson's step has come as a thunderclap at Washington. A bill was promptly introduced into the House of Representatives for the issue of five hundred million dollars Treasury Notes. Complete military preparations and precautions have been taken to stamp out possible pro
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    Congress' Historic Sitting.
    218 9 Londen, Feb. 4, 2.0 a.m. Washington: President Wilson, at a historic sitting of Congress in the afternoon, explained the reasons for his decision. His utterances were loudly cheered, especially when he declared he would ask Congress to provide means to safeguard American lives and property. London, Feb,
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    Mr. Wilson's Speech.
    326 9 London, Feb. 4, 4.20 p.m. Washington President Wilson in his speech to Congress said that Germany's sudden and deliberate withdrawal of solemn assurances given after the torpedoeing of the Susiex, left no alternative but a diplomatic rupture. Notwithstanding Germany's deeply deplorable action, Mr. Wilson refused to believe
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    Americas Demand.
    24 9 London, Feb. 3, 5.10 p.m. Washington America has demanded of Germany the immediate release of the Americans ciptured by the Atlantic raider.
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    Cruisers Seized.
    41 9 London, Feb. 4, 3.40 p.m. Philadelphia The German auxiliary cruisers Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinzeitel Friedrich which were interned in the Navy yard have been seized by order of the navy department and the crews imprisoned in the isolation barracks.
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    Precautionary Measure.
    95 9 London, Feb. 5, 12.30 a.m. Washington It stated that the Government at present has no intention of seizing the German merchantmen laid up in U. 8, A. ports, which will be an act of war. It is explained that the Kromprinz Wilhelm, Prinz Kited Friedrich, Appam, and Krouprinzess
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    Mr. Roosevelt Helps.
    58 9 London, Feb. 4, 5 p.m. A telegram from New York states that Mr. T. Roosevelt has offered the services of himself and his four sons and promises to raise a division. The American Aero Club has placed its entire resources at the service of the Government. Panama:
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    Enthusiastic Canadians.
    23 9 London, Feb. 3, 5 p. in. Montreal There was most intense excitement, the streets being packed with crowds cheering Mr Wilson.
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    Offer to Holland.
    97 9 London, Feb. 2, 3.15 p.m. Antitirttel: The Handelsblad says th.it Germany has offered to Holland for the Flashing route, the same concessions as to the United States, for passenger steamers not carrying contraband. Germane- Dutch negoehtions with regard to regular Dutch services with Dutch Colonies are possible.
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    German Tress Anxious.
    70 9 London, Feb. 3, 3.20 p.m. Amsterdam There is a nota of in the comment of the Frankfurter, whith dwells apprehensively on the American attitude and warns a few men, including tht» Kaiser, Herr Bethmann Hollwegg, Helfferich and Zimmerraana, who have taken the decision, that ihey are responsible
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    Hollands Position.
    39 9 London, Feb. 4, 2 40 p.m. Amsterdam America's has caused a great surprise. The uppermost feeling is that inasmuch as it means decreasing the number of neutral places, Holland is in a difficult and almost daugerous position.
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    Dutch Vessels Sail.
    30 9 London, Feb. 4, 6.35 a.m. Amsterdam A number of Dutch vessels have asked for and ha\d been granted permission to proceed to sea at their own risk.
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    Sweden Calm.
    60 9 Stockholm The announcement of the German blockade was received very calmly. There were no signs of panic on the Stock Exchange on Saturday and some shipping shares even rose owing to the fret that there a.c Urgo of fuel in Sweden, whilst the tiuu» r trade being normally
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    Dutch Comments.
    64 9 The Hague The Taderland, in an editorital, emphasises the fact that Germany alone will have to bear the consequences of her ruthiessness, *yen though the chances of Holland remaining outside the conflict are daily growing smaller. Amsterdam The Tyd describes the new frightfulness as an act of despair
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    Brazil Angry.
    35 9 London, Feb. 4, 3.20 p.m. Rio do Janeiro The Government is convinced that the time has come to abandon neutrality, if th* new German submarine warfare directly injures the vital interest of Brazil.
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    French Views.
    93 9 London, Feb. 2, 5.30 p.m. Paris: In the Senate, the Minister of Marine declared that the Germans would be unable to worsen their past frightfulness. v We shall remain calm, without fearing. During the last eleven months, fifty one million tons of shipping came to and fron France,
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    Failure Predicted.
    101 9 London, Feb. 3, 3.15 p.m. Paris t Lanboeuf, the distinguished naval man and submarine designer, declares that Germany cannot carry out her blockade, and predicts that in the next few weeks many German submarines will disappear." Thereafter the situation will be the same as before February. Several French
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    Austria Hungary Included.
    46 9 London, Feb. 4, 9.55 p.m. Paris The Unite States hag broken of diplomatic relations with. Austria- Hungary. London, Feb. 4, 10.10 a.m. Paris: The American ambassadors from Berlin and Vienna embark at Barcelona on board a Spanish liner for New York via Cuba.
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    London Opinion.
    194 9 London, Feb. 4, $.35 p.m. News of the Geruian-Americaa rupture which Renter announced in London this afternoon cauted ths deep-st impression of any event sine© the outset of the war. Though little excitement wa« mani- There are already indications that the neutrals are recovering from the preliminary panic,
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    What Britons Think.
    67 10 London, Feb. 3, 3 0 a.m. The opinion in British official quarters is that the German threat does not materially affect the situation, as the enemy have already done their worst. The naval forces may safely be trusted to deal with tbe sea problems, which are now
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    No Insurance Changes.
    73 10 London, Feb. 3, 3.15 p.m. At a meeting of the Institute of London Underwriters it was decided not to recemmend any change of marine insurance rates in consequence of the enemy threats, thus indicating their confidence in the ability of the Allies to cope with the 44
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    Hons Retracting?
    37 10 London, Feb. 4, 4.20 p.m. A German official message announces sn alteration in the blockade of England, allowing neutrals f channel twenty kilometres west of the Danish coast, between the British and German danger zones.
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    American Vessel Sunk.
    103 10 London, Feb. 3, 10.15 p.m. The American steamer M Housatanic has been sunk. London, Feb. 4, 2.50 p.m. Washington If it is proved that the HeuBatanic was torpedoed without warning it will be difficult for America to avoid active hostility. London, Feb. 4, 4.40 p.m. Washington: The
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    Spies Already Active. !
    128 10 Spies Already Active. London, Feb. 4, 11.55 a.m. Washington; The Government ha? asked for the co-operation of all authorities in order to meet German plots. Special guards have been placed at Government buildings, and redoubled precautions are being taken at the White House and Allied embassies. It is estimated that
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    French Transport Sunk.
    33 10 London, Feb. 3, 6 15 p.na The French Ministry of Marine announces that the transport Aunral Magon, conveying 900 troops to Salonika, was torpedoed J »n. 25 809 were saved
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    The Premier Speaks.
    446 10 Situation Hopeful. London. Feb. 2, 1.50 p.m. I Extraordinary precautions are to be taken st Mr. Lloyd George's meeting at Carnarvon tomorrow. Women, with very few exceptions, will not be admitted. Only local electors will receive tickets, under the strictest guarantees. London, Feb, 3, 4.25 a.m. Mr.
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    The Fighting Fronts.
    136 10 OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. Advance in Mesopotamia. London, Feb. 3, 4.15 p.m. A Mesopotamia despatch says We advanced 300 yards on the night of Jan, 28-29 on the right bank of the Tigris eastwards of Tigrifhai junction, ateo from 200 to 300 yards westwards of Tigrishai on an 800
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    Germans Driven Back.
    74 10 London, Feb. 2, 11.50 p.m. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig states We drove off raiding par. ties eastward of Bouchavesnes and in the neighbourhood of Arras. The artillery caused the retiring enemy considerable losses. We improved our positions at Beaumont Hamel ridge and entered lines southward of Armentieres,
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    Good work.
    80 10 London, Feb. 5, 12.20 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig states We drove off an attack in the neighbourhood of Rancourt, and advanced slightly westward of Le Transloy. We pushed forward eastward of Beaucourt yesterday night on a front of fhree quarters of a mile, to a depth of five
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    FRENCH.
    143 10 Enemy Fails. London, Feb. 3, 1.5 a.m. A French communique says: An enemy surprise attack on a post in Belgium failed. In the region of St. Mihiel, our artillery carried cut a destructive fire against the organisations of Apromont Forest. Artillery actions continue, especi. ally in the Strnma-Doiran-Vardar zone
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    RUSSIAN.
    95 10 London, Feb. 3, 4,25 p.m. Wireless Russian official After violent fire, the Germans attacked eastward of Kalncem high road and succeeded in pushing back onr troops on the right flank. Our counter-attack restored the positions, with the assistance of armoured motor-cars, which approached the first line. London, Feb., 4,
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    ENEMY REPORTS.
    45 10 London, Feb. 4, 5 p.m. A wireless German official message says that English attacks to the north of Beaucourt broke down but a detachment penetrated our front trenches near the north bank of the Ancre. We repulsed several Russian attacks on the Aa.
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    Agreement With Tea Shippers.
    77 10 Paris, Feb. 3, 5.20 a.m. The Times says that a temporary agreement has been concluded between Indian tea shippers and the shipping lines, with the result that freights will be paid at seventyfive shillings a ton. Tho merchants now appear to have abandoned the idea of
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    Explosion at Archangel.
    57 10 London, Feb. 3, 6.15 p.m. A Russian communique says An explosion followed s tire on the wharf at Archangel on Jan 26. Various buildings and depots were damaged and 344 persona were injured, including three officers and 99 soldiers. It is feared that 30 were killed. Kverything
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    Relief Work in Belgium.
    43 10 London, Feb, 5, 1.0 a.m. Washington The State Department informed the Belgian Minister that there is no intention to withdraw American diplomatic representatives from Belgium until it becomes inevitable. Americans directing relief work will remain until forced to depart.
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    Plot on Premier's Life.
    185 10 Extraordinary Keveiatjj., London, Feb. 3, 5. 4 An extraordinary stor by the AttorneT General ■ng on the resiaptj^" f'**, ing ot the Derby char,-, L"' H r™' dB int D dea to "N Lloyd George and M" H 3 means of poison conta^ 1 sent from
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    The Late Earl of Crimes.
    62 10 London, Fob. 2, 1.50 Cairo: Tbe death of LorfJ mer has caused a profoon sion. The newspapers eulogisTl "greatest figure in recant history." Flags are hali'iia*: everywhere. London, Fob, 3, noon. There was a large eongregai: at the memorial service to Lcri Cromer at Westminster
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    American Immigration.
    42 10 London, reo. 2, 3.15 p.m. Waahingt n The Hoass of Representatives bus again i Immigration Bill (vetoed days ago by President Wilson c: account of the iiterac) test.) Th« literary test *11^is to read and write the iinmigi own language.
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    Naval Heroes.
    51 10 London, Feb. 2,11.45pm The Victoria Oross hat M posthnmouBly gi I Lieutenant H. 0 I*. Firiban. «4 to Naval Volunteer Reservist C. B Cowley, for conspicaons gallant in an nnsuccessfui night-tin tempt to re provision the besieged at Kut el Vtnara in A Both were killed on the
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    French Consular News.
    119 10 (By courtesy oj the Fr' r Cotisulat'-) Pari?, 3, 6.50 The French 3 percent, boi I at francs 6125, the 5 per 57.50 and the new 5 per 87.90. Iraß j The Ministers of food snpPtf* Agriculture ba\> wot to tM fectsa circular letter entW sity of
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    14 10 Amsterdam: The Stahui untitled rersity proposes tba vhe should be awarded th' Prize. Reutrr.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    792 11 Prices Cooted is tic Market tUiMorsis*. Singapore, Fbkkuasy 5. Lyalland Evatt, Exchange and Share Bickers, fame the fallowing list of quotations Kubber Shares. No*. Value. Buyert. Seller.. •V' t U T r x 2 6 i, t n &}°J a 4/6 6/6 Anglo-Malay 10/- 12/ J AyerKuning
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    INDIAN NEWS.
    308 12 Notes and Comments from all Parts of THE EMPIRE. BOMBAY. Bank Agent s Case. Poona, January 17. —Ihe hearing of tbe case in which Hivargaonkar and Gharpure, Poona agents of the Bombay Banking Company, are being charged with Prabhakar Govind Vaidya, Director of the Bombay Branch, is continuing
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    BENGAL.
    378 12 Accideat to Sir A. Earie. Nangpoh, January 14.—The examination made by the Civil Surgeon of Shillong shows that the Chief com. missioner sustained more seriou» injuries to the head than was at first eupposed. Doctors will not allow him to leave bis bed and it will piobably lie two
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    PUNJAB.
    218 12 Punjab Muslim League- Lahore, January 15.—An important meeting of tbe Council of the Punjab Muslim League was held on Sunday, the 13th January at the office of the League. A large number of representative gentlemen from Lahore, Amritsar, Jullundur, Hoshiarpur, Simla, Ferozepore, Lyallpur and other places were present. Nawab
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    UNITED PROVINCES
    316 12 Round Tabic Propoganda. Mr. Polak's Warning. Allahabad, January 16 :—Mrs Sarojini Naidu delivered a public lecture here yesterday and dealt with the problems of tbedav including the national awakening. Mr. Polak also addressed a public meeting on the subject of India and the dominions and criticised the Round
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    CEYLON.
    92 12 Malay Cricketers' Success The Ceylon Malay C.C. team, who toured Madras during tbe helidays, returned by the South Indian train last month. They played three matches and won two and lost tbe other. Their record was as follows Lost to tbe Madras United C.C. by 7 wkU and 5
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    FIXTURES.
    95 12 To-day. Lecture, Y. M. C. A., Prof. Argyll Campbell. Thaipusam (Sindu Festival). "High Jinks," Bandmann's. High Water—9.9 a.m. 8 ft. 8 ins. 10.47 p.m. 8 ft 2 ins. To-morrow. Taipusam, Bank Holiday. "Mr. Manhattan," Bandniann's. Moon. In Apogee 4h. a. High Water—9 58 a.m. 9 ft. 2 ins. 11.16
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    Dastardly Assault.
    520 13 Penang Resident Attacked. Says the Straits Echo: A cowardly assault took place in the vicinity of Prangin Ditch on Wednesday night when a prominent resident of this place, who does not wish his name to be disclosed, was suddenly assaulted with a sharp instrument. Ihe blow was dealt
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    Tragedy Near Tekka Mines.
    176 13 A Chinese mining coolie was dis- covered seriously wounded by Mr. Muller, of the French Tekka Mines, on Friday last, week lying on the road in the.vicinity of the mines. The man appeared to have been stabbed a number of times on the ieft side, and
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    Empire's Resources.
    2471 14 Development Enterprise. pen of Mr. Wilson-Fox, who is a director of the British South Africa Company, has appeared in the Times Our laissez faire syet m of State policy is nowhere morv conspicuous than in the domain of national finance, where wo have passed long since into the
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