Malaya Tribune, 2 March 1917

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    28 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. IV. No. 51 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. FRIDAY, MARCH 2.
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      280 1 THE MALAYA TRIBUNE AND I SHIPPING GAZETTE. Them>">p il"r Newspaper of the S raits Settlements. PUBLISHED DAILY. Commute Reports of Local Even's, j CondttMed News from F.M.S., Java, China, India, Ce\lon and Japan! Full and Latest War News. Our Big Collection of Super-fine Features GAIETY" Picture Palace Junction of Albert
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    11 2 [We do not neoeeearily endow the opinion expressed by correepondentt.]
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    Drunkenness, its Cause,
    859 2 Prevention and Cnre. To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. Sir, —Moat people who give any serious attention to the subject of dietetics and nutrition very soon come to the conclusion that there is a close relation between the drink habit and the nature of the food
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    Curio Collectors.
    270 2 The war has greatly interfered with the number of globe-trotters who used to visit ludia at this time of tbe j ear, and though hott Is and shops that specially cater for th*se peculiar, but profitable, customers may regret the fact, it is just possible that there are
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    94 2 Says a leading London weekly: "The attenuation in the size of newspapers which Fleet-street thought would have such bad in fiuence on their popularity has proved to be a blessing in disguise. Many of the public prefer the new order of things to what was obtained twenty years ago, when
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    48 2 Haro volumes of the Buddhist Scriptures are reported to have been discovered in the archives of the Sekiba-ji, an ancient temple at Itsumine, Kauzaki and Oini. They were made more than a thousand years ago, in handwriting, the author being believed to be a prince of the blood.
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      414 2 Straits Laundry Dry Cleaniny Depot. UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION High Class Laundry Work of every Description at Moderate Charges. REGULAR WEEKLY COLLECTION AND DELIVERY. DISTANCE NO OBJECT. Contracts Arranged. Communications Invited. Urgent Work Undertaken at Modtr.it* Charges. Ladles' Dresses, Laces, Silks, etc. and Dry Cleaning a Speciality. Nos. 15 16 Sumbawa
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      547 2 FISHT O N A Natural food and Tonic for Blood and Brain. An Excellent food for weak children and all invalids. Fine relish and mo?t appetising. TRY. TRY. TRY Agents THE DISPENSARY LIMITED, SINGAPORE. 15.1 CATALOGUE FREE WANTED CANVASSING AGENTS. SARMA 4 COMPANY'S Famous Children's Toys. Each box contains 32
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      382 2 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Co's Sale-room, Raffles Place, On Saturday. 3rd March, at 10 30 a. m. One five-seater 16 h. p. (original shipment) Aego Car in excellont condition and perfect running order, new hood etc. Ching Keng Lee Co. Estate Agents and Auctioneers. 28.2
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      455 2 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food Sanaphos. For Nerves and Brain —To restore your physical fitness. —To restore poise of the nerve system —To repair the results of weariness and overwork '< take a glass of Sanaphos on rising, at mid-mornin« 1 mid-afternoon, and on gi ing to bid. You will
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    FIXTURES.
    135 3 To day. S.C.C. Loan Invest, meeting, 5.15 p.m. Paul Dufauit at the Alhambra. Lodge St. George Emergent, 5 30 p.m. High Water—3.46 a.m., 8 ft. 6.20 p.m. 6 ft. 3 inn. To-morrow Concert at Dutch Club, 9.15 p.m. Paul Dufauit at the Alhambra. High Water—s.3 a.m., 7 ft. ing.
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    European Mails.
    60 3 Delivered in London. The following are the dates of departure from Singapore of th* European Mails and their delivery in London. MAIL. Lkf r. Dkuvkhbp. 81. Dee. 1 Jan. 2 P. &O. Dec. X Jan BI Dee. 16 Jan. 16 P AO. Dec. H Jan. 55 B I
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    Local Share Market.
    148 3 (Exclusive to Malaya Tribune.) Singapore, March 2. Messrs Latham ami Co., the Arcade, ad viae th*> following qnotationfl Alor Gajah 18-80 13.90 AyerKimings 1.50 1.55 Ayer Molek 2.45 2.55 Ayor Panas 11.00 11.75 Balgownie 4.70 4.85 Bakit Jelotong 0.75 0.80 Bukit Katil 0.80 0.85 ChangkatSerdg.... 9.85 10.00
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    Wireless Reports.
    15 3 Vowels in oommnnication at nooi with the local Commercial Wir«les* Station —NIL i
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    The Civil Guard.
    114 3 Orders for March. Monday March 5, Parades at l.onstead Institute 5.15 p.m.—Route March. Dismiss at Boustead Institute. Friday March 9. Par ides at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagir 5.15 p.m. Monday March 12. Entire Company Parade at Pearls Hill 5.15 p.m Friday March 16 Parades at Pearls
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    796 3 rYcnQntcJ ia the Virkit :kis Morairf. SINOAPOHK. MaUCU 2. L>a! iml Kva Exchange md Share Brokers, isgne thl follow.ng list of quotation. Knbbw Shares. Ho.. Value. B tei> Btmm V- AW, J/6 j,io Ang.oJav* 4/6 6,6 ■T AJJglo-Malay 10/- 12/ AyerKuniog 80/- »7,6 tai i6Malak ,4* BatuCavee
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      602 3 AUCTION SALES. I AUCTION SALE OF Wax.polished Teak Household Furniture etc., To be held at m No. 57 Rowell Road On Saturday. 3rd March, at 2.30 p.m. Comprising: Wax-polished massive teak dining table, wax-polished teak standard and arm chau-s, wax-polished teak curio cabinet and .Imeirab with full length mirror doors,
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      357 3 THE ALHAMBRA Beach Road. Manager, M H. KEN YON-S LADE. To-night's Frederic Shipman Presents l^jj^ The French-Canadian Tenor 2 Ernest Empson A —A Aria: From Madame Butterfly I■ II ■tl I IN. MissiPaulinelßindley MUIIUUI Ml Aria: Create AidalfromJ Aida V- j#&V TOm NI GUT Paul l)ufault Jr wS&t Tr at
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      109 3 Kill Pain Before Pain Kills You. Attack<i of neuralgia oonetant I iiin, or the dread of sudden t-hooting pnins, are a continual wear and strain on the vital forces of the sufferer. Unless relief is obtained a brejkdown sure to follow Little s Oriental Balm brinys c-rtain ard speedy relief
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      103 3 ASAHI W,SHI G SOAP No* S *ORT STREET, SINGAPORE. WE IRE THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF HARMONIUMS In the East. Triers Erosj RS. 12-12. CATALOGUES FREE. MODEL HARMONIUM COMPANY. 1 Manicktola Street, Beadon Square, CALCUTTA. Tele. Address:—" MODEL." Mcnograrr.." at A splendid f "all-round 1 soap I —good alike for the
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      243 3 Mails Close. To day Penang* Rangn n and Calcutta, taking mail* for Durban* IN |»m Selat Pandjang, Bengkalis and Uagan Pinitianak 2.30 pm fort Swettenharo and Teluk Anson *Kinta 2 .10 pro I Medan Van Diemen U0 pro Batu Pahat Hong Wan 2.30 pm Malacca and Mnar *Lady Weld 3
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    PRESS CRITICISM.
    1059 4 In normal times, the Press would wield a power second to none in bringing opinion of a public character to bear upon the Government, either in urging it to take action in what it shows lack of energy, or in warning it from proceeding with an undesirable measure.
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    Anglo=Chinese School.
    568 4 Founders' Day Exercise?. Under the distinguished patron age of His Excellency the Governor and the Lady Evelyn Younc, and His Excellency Major General Ridoot and Mrs hidout, the Founders' Day Exercises of :bv Anglo-Chinese School took place at the Victoria Theatre, last evening, before a large gathering of
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    Local and General.
    250 4 Tin here ia at f95.?5~50 eta. p London, Feb. 27, 545 p. m Stiver is steady.— Beuter. Roller waB at Sin for both crepe »n<l rh Jpt *at The Morning Post bu increased its price to two pecc fo M cr Mr. T. vV. been appoints Principal
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    254 4 The Young Women's Christian Associate n examination for Pitman's thorthand certificates for speed will be held at 8 Fort Canning Road on Tuesday, Marcs 2?. at 530 p.m. Students, other than these trained at the Y.W.C.A.. will bs allowed to sit for examination; fee, $2. The weekly tennis and badminton
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    FALSE ECONOMY.
    79 4 A Correction. The correspondent who wrote an article on False Economy," which appeared in our issue of yesterday's date, informs us that he made an error in stating that surplus of $757,355.46 was carried forward by the Municipality to the present year. The cot rect figure, as given
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    To-Day's Contents.
    98 4 Pages Thb Great War The Fighting Fronts Submarining <> Germany'8 Latest 5 U.S. A.and War 5 Winning the W T ar 5 Correspondence 2 Curious Collectors 2 The Civil Guard I Mail Notice 3 Local Share Market 3 Stocks and Shares 3 Logftl and General 4 Press Criticism
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      200 4 Robinson Co. v DAVIS VIBRATING SHUTTLE Hand Sew»i Machine This machine, made of the best material, will sew from the finest to the stoutest cloth. The shuttle? which js cylinder shaped, is worked by a vibrating movement. It is exceptionally light running and is capable of very heavy work. Complete
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      421 4 Last 3 Nights Last. 3 Nights 1 OF THE GREAT PATRIOTIC PICTURE M Life in Our Navy ->' AI tbe Ideal Picture Theatre CASINO SECOND SHOW, 9.15 P.M. A Great Film for the Patriotic Citizen LIFE IN OUR NAVY by Alfred West, F. R. G. P, Seriea No. 5, 6,
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      134 4 JAS. HEN NESS f S FINE OLD BRANDY. Caldbeck Macgregor, Co. SOLE IMPORTERS. French War Stamps. A booklet containing 20 different coloured stamps of the Grand Chiefs of the French Army. The whole proceeds IN AID OF THE French Red Cross Fund. j si. To be obtained from ottfce, ADELPHI
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    105 5 The Fighting Fronts. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. The British PusY REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, Feb. 28. 11.55 p.m. HaH Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in his report says This morning we captured a portion of a trench north-eastward of Sailly Saillisel and took eighty-five prisoners. yje occupied Gommeconrr, and captured the
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    The German Retreat.
    274 5 Covering their Tracks. London, March 1, 4.15 a.m. Router's correspondent at headquarters, on f*bb 18, saj I that the German evacuation of ortress of Gotntnecourt is most interesting, because it marks the northward extension of their retreat. Here also the German work of deitruction was most effective.
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    Seaplanes at Work.
    36 5 London, Feb. 28, 2 5 p.m. The Admiralty says naval aero planes raided Ronwork, Brebach, 'and south-east of Saarbruck-n on •F*b. 25. There were several air fights and an enemy machine was destroyed.
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    Cape Boys as Drivers.
    35 5 London, Feb. 26, 6.5 p.m Pretoria At the request of the War Office the Director of War Recruiting is 'raising 2,400 Cape coloured boys for service in France, as transport drivers.
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    Franco-Britteb Conference.
    47 5 London, Feb, 28,1L55 p.m Paris, offiehl i A Franco-Bri tish conference was t held at Calais on Feb. 26 and 27. M. Briand, General Lyautey and Generti Nivello represented France. Mr. Lloyd George, Sir Wm R >bertson aud Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig represented Groat Britain.
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    Hans' Supplies in Danger.
    57 5 London, Feb. 27, 7.15p.m. From Paris it is pointed oat that the British advance on Ancre endangers the important German supply line from Achiet le Petit towards Arras. London, Mar. 1, 3-10 p.m. Paris: The Echo de Paris commends General Gongb's prudence in throwing forward cavalry
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    Fretch Praise.
    81 5 London, Feb. 27, 1.40 p.m. Paris The newspapers tribute the perseverance and energy ot British in earning their successes on the Ancre and in Mesopotamia, and congratulate Gre* Britain most heartily on the fins revenge tor tne loss of Kut. The Jooiwsd* correspondent says it was remarkable. The
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    MESOPOTAMIA.
    144 5 The Turkey Trot London, Feb. 28, 3.50 p.m. Mesopotamia official. A close pursuit of the enemy was steadily maintained on Monday, our advanced troops engaging the enemy in the afternoon from three sides at a point on the left bank of the Tigris, over thirty miles west-north-west of Kut
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    Chase Continues.
    57 5 London, March 1, 3.10 p m. Mesopotamia official: Oar cavalry and gnnboats continued th* pursuit of the beaten enemy all day long on Tuesday and captured six guns and a large riv*r vessel. A number of prisoners were taken, and thirty pontoons, much bridging material, and a quantity
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    Crossing the Tigris.
    208 5 London, Feb. 28, 9 0 p m. Mr. Candler, who is with the Mesopotamia force, describing the crossing of the Tigiis on Feb. 23, says it was carried out at three different points. The leading boat of the regiment crossing at the highest point got within a
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    Rout of the Turks.
    94 5 London, March. 1, 5.45 P.m. In the House of Commons Mr. 0 W Forster announced that General Maude stated that, the remnant of the Turks wen. com oletely shattered and would only reach Bagdad as a disorderly mob. O.er 2,500 prisoners had be u taken since
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    FRENCH.
    31 5 London, March 1,1.30 p.m. French official: Our artillery was active on both sides of the Avre. Enemy attempts to reconnoitre in the region of Roye broke down undW our fire.
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    RUSSIAN.
    77 5 Fierce Attacks. Loudon, Feb. 23 noon. A wireless Russian official message says The enemy attacked on rfoth sides of the, lunz highroad and occupied heights Smiles south-west of Valeputn* We counter-attacked and recovered a portion of the heights. London, Mar. 1, 3.35 p.m. A wirelesa Russian official states We
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    RUMANIAN.
    37 5 Russia to Help. London, March 1, 3.10 p.m. Jaiiy Tho Premier, M. Bratiano, has returned from Petrograd. He ia quite satisfied with the Bos** promises of generouf twtstanc*, the effect cf which will soon be seen.
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    ENEfIY REPORTS.
    112 5 Another British Repulse." London, Feb. 28, 11,55 p.m. A wireTess German official massage says The British were repulsed between le TVansloy and Sailly. Fighting continues now at two points in our first lin<* trooohoi London Feb. 28 5.55 pm. A Wireless German official nr-s sage says: Th«>re have
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    Transport Bombed.
    45 5 London, Feb. 28, 6.0 p.m. German Official: A German seaplane successfully bombed an enemy transport in the North Aegean. A German submarine on February 12 lavishly bombarded the works at Forges de la Dour near Bayonne, causing several fires. The submarine returned safely.
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    Submarining.
    80 5 The Shipping Return. London, Feb. 28,9.30 p.m. The Press Bureau states that the arrivals for the week ending Feb. 25 of merchantmen of all nationalities in the United Kingdom (over one hundred tons and exclusive of fishing or local craft) was 2,280, and sailings 2,261. Of British merchantmen of
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    Germany's Offer to Holland.
    50 5 London, Feb. 28, 1.40 p.m. Amsterdam The German Legation has informed the Government that Germany is willing to place German 6hips at Holland's disposal during the war as compensation for the seven torpedoed, on the understanding that Holland will negotiate about the eveniual purchase of them.
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    Hope Abandoned. ,
    17 5 Hope Abandoned. London, Feb. 28, 5.50 p.m The Bandoeng, Eemland and Zaandijk are now regarded as lest
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    Austria Acquiesces.
    49 5 London, Feb. 28, 5.20 p.m. Amsterdam: In the Reichstag Count Westarp (conservative) stated Austria fally supported Germany's submarine policy. ,London, Feb. 27, 12.55 p.m. The steamers Algiers, Aries. Dorothy and two small craft, all British, have been sunk, making a total* tonnage, including the Laconia, of 27,000.
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    Running the Gauntle.
    20 5 London, Mar. 1, £10 p.m. Bordeaux: The American steamer Rochester, from New York, has entered the Gironde.
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    The Laconia.
    135 5 Further Tales- London, Feb 27, 2 10 p.m. Qneetstown: The Reverend Father Waring of Baltimore, interviews 1, said that th* crew of the Laconia numbered 217 and the passengers seventy-five. Father Waring was tdking to the surgeon in the latter's room, wh-n a shock knocked down the ornaments
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    Conserving Food.
    30 5 London, Feb. 28, 5.50 p.m. In the House of Commons Capt. Bathurst stated that a scheme (or compulsory rationing was ready to be put into' operation if necessary.
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    India's Hundred Millions.
    31 5 London, Feb. 28, 11.15 p.m. The Imperial Government has gratefully accepted ths Government of India's offer of a hundred millions sterling towards the gentral cost of the war.
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    Maharajah of Bikanir.
    47 5 London, Feb. 26, 7.15 p.m. Cairo The Maharajah of Bikanir arrived here and was met by representatives of the Sultan and High Commissioner. Tbe Maharajah visited the latter and afterwards proceeded to Assnan, the Sultan Pacing two laxniioua steamer* st his disposal m I
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    Winning the War.
    107 5 The Country First. London, Ffcb. 27, 2.10 p.m. Mr. A Henderson, speaking at Sunderland, said that if tbe closing down of industries became necessary to win the war, they must be closed down. The Government h.s determined to secure a fruition of Mr. Neville Chamberlain's plans. The
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    Germany's Latest.
    130 5 Hoaxing the Hut. London, March 1, 1.15 a.m. Amsterdam A Ber in official message gives a fantastic account of the torpedo boats which are said to have raided the Channel beyond the Dover—Calais line and entered the mouth of the Thames. The British destroyers stationed in the Channel
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    Exchange of Prisoners.
    84 5 London, Feb. 28, 5 20 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr. J. F. Hope, stating the objections to the wholesale exchange of Anglo German civilian prisoners, said that many of the German prisoners were reservists quite fit for military, whilst nearly all were fit for national,
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    Market Quotations.
    56 5 London, Feb. 26, 6.10 p.m. India Stocks are at 631 anC 54 J Indian Bills at 5 3/16. HuM er has sellers. Linseed is at 111/6 afloat, paid. Brown Cawnpore has buyers. Rubber is at 38J paid. Copra is making 45V; cocjnut second-hand sixty-two, business done, with no
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    Irish Recruiting.
    53 5 London; Feb. 27. 12.55 p.m. The Daily News states that, at tbe instance of tbe Government, conveisations are proceeding with Ulstemen and Nationalists to asoertain whether a Home Rule agreement was possible. It is proposed that Nationalists undertake to recruit forty thousand men to fill the gaps in
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    Integrity of Persia.
    55 5 London, Feb. 26, 6.5 p.m. In the House of Commons in reply to Mr. A. A P msonby, Mr. A. J. Balfour stated that the AngloRussian convention of 1907 was still in force and no contingent arrangement to modify its character would in any way afl>ct tbe
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    Bombing Broadstairs.
    23 5 London, March 1, 3.10 p.m. The Press Bureau states that a hostile aeroplane bombed Broadstairs this morning, slightly injuring a woman.
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    Obituary.
    42 5 London, Feb. 27, 12.55 a.m. The deaths are announced ofr* General Sir Mowbray Thompson, the last survivor of the siege of Cavrnpore, who was born in 1832; of Major-General Cromer; and of the Earl of Ashburnham a'- the age of 62.—Reuter.
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    Straits War Loan.
    33 5 The Treasurer gives notice that the bonds are now ready for issue, and holders of provisional receipts can exchange them for the bonds at the bank which issued the receipt.
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    74 5 Mr. T. Raflies Davison, an honorary associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects, ha? produced a handsome illustrated record of Port Sunlight, *hich is published by Messrs Bateson, High Holborn. Tbe little volume is worthy of its theme, an 1 U shows that the real monument which Sir Wm.
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    U.S.A. and War.
    74 5 Mr. Gtrard Sails. London March I, 4 15 a.m. Coronna Mr. Gerard has sailed for America aboard the Infanta Isabel. London. March 1. 4.25 a.m. Washington In the Honse of Representatives the Committee has amended the Bill mentioned on Feb. 28 omitting the words "other instrumentalities." prohibiting
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    Armed Neutrality.
    51 5 London Feb. 28, 3.5 p.m. Wishington The Foreign Regulations Committee of the Senate bas agreed to the bill empowering the President to arm American merchantmen defensively fore and aft, and has granted forty millions sterling for that purpose. The Bill has also empowered the President to use "other
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    Bernstorff Off
    20 5 London, Feb. 28. 3.5 p m. Halifax, Nova Scotia Count Bernstorff has sailed in the stoamer Frederick. VIII
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    More Hun Machinations.
    80 5 London, March 1, 445 p.m. New York: The Washington correspondent of the Associated Press reveals that Germany in planning unrestricted snbmarinism promised Mexico financiil support, in order to reconquer Texas, NewMexico and Arizona, and a share in the prizes of (German victory, if Mexico declared war on
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    Sporting.
    113 5 Football. S R. C. v K. S. L 1 A capital game was the outcome of th* meeting of these teams on the Esplanade yesterday evening. The only point registered during the first half wa< place I to the credit of the Shropshires Mad they held this lead until
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    Swimming Club Launches.
    40 5 On Sunday nejtf, launches will leave Johnston's Ifier at 7, 9 and 10 a.m. 230 and 330 p.m. and the Club Bungalow at 830 and 9.30 a.m. 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. Tide 6.32 a.m. 7ft. 4in.
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    23 5 Mr. A. D. Cox, the former Singa pore tennis champion, was one of the runnors-np in the Bengaldnubles championship held in Calcutta recently.
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    Mortality Returns.
    101 5 The d*ath rate per mille for the week ending Feb. 24 was 35.25. The total number of deaths was 243 of which IS3 were males and GO femal-s. One European and 4 Eurasians died, also 185 Chinese. 36 Malays, 16 Indians and one of other rations. Convulsions caused
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    STOP PRESS.
    186 5 Huns Admissions London, March 1, 5.45 p.m A wireless German official states s We voluntarily evacuated the foremost positions on both banks of the Ancre and took up another defensive line. The ene my remained in ignorance of our movements. Our rear guards compelled the enemy to tight
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    Amusements.
    323 5 M.Paul Dufault. It is not often that music lovers in Singapore have the MsteStosnch deligh|fn ««l action as that presented bst»i£ tat the Altnmbra where pictnr«.. the second bouse, gave way to aj»relj musical programme. French-Canadian tenor fault was the brighttpart.coar Star vlthough handicapped by th. leek of acoustic
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    The Bandman Company.
    233 5 The members of tie Bandman Opera Company brought their season in Malaya to a close last night with a most enjoyable vaudeville entertainment. All the members of the Company took part except Miss Mai jorie Manners, who, we regret to learn, received a telegram yesterday to say
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    The Cinemas.
    79 5 To-night, at the Gaiety picture palace, there will be a fine change of programme, with several new pictures of an excellent character. "The Bugler of Battery B" and "Human Target" are the main feitares of the first show. In tbe later entertainment The Two Duchesses and The Secret
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    60 5 The Harima Hall will be screen ing a series *of excellent films for the entertainrueut of its patrons to night ."The End of the Rainbow," in 5 inaßsive reels, is the main feature and will appear along with a new number of the Universal Animated Gazette an ian LKo comedy
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    Lecture on the War.
    96 5 Mr. Frederic Villiers, the famous war correspondent and artist, who has been touring South Africa and India lecturing on his experienc?s on the French and British front?, will shortly come to Singapore and will lecture at the Palladium. Mr Villiers, who was born in 1652, has
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    14 5 Mr. J.L. Since, of the Straits Trading Co. (K.L.) goes to Penang oi transfer
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    Legal Intelligence.
    144 5 POLICE COURTS. Gambling. Before Mr. Clark-, this morning. Jmio Kiriif, a jonth 12 years, was chargi J with gambling in inblic at Mackenzie Road, ami pleading guilty, mm ngdered to receive ~> Mrokei milk a rattan. A Chinese worn in, together with two Tamils, pleaded guilty before 1'
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    The Klang Case.
    966 5 Further Proceedings. The trial was continued at the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday and yesterday, before the Chief Judicial Commissioner (Sir Thomas Braddell) of Edward Innes Both well and Kenneth Logan Airth, both planters of the Klang district. The first accused was charged firstly with committing
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      203 5 UTEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Victoria_Tiieatre. RETURN VISIT o r Alfred Mirovitch The Famous Russian Pianist AND Michael Piastro VIOLINIST VIRTUOSO. Monday, March 5 AND Wednesday, March 7. Booking now open at MOUTRIE'S. 24 2 U3 TYPIST WANTED Want d Cl.inebe typibt-clrrk for office on ielmd near Singapore. Appl? Box 2 ('8 care
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    The Rubber Trade.
    113 6 Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association. 284 th Auction, 28th Feb. Ist Mar. Offered for Sale Pel*. 11,071.26 or 1,476,168 lb.. (Torn 669). Prices Realized. Average price*. Bhe*t smoked line ribbed UM to $17« rood ribbed J*» TJ fine plain f g K ood plain 13* Dnsmoked tine
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    Messrs. Barlow & Co.'s Report.
    214 6 Messrs. Barlow Co.'s Report. Singapore, Mar. 1. At this week's auctions, which occupi 1 two days, the quantity offe ed amounttd to 059 ton?, of which 528 tons were sold. A Strong demand was experienced throughout, especially for standard grades, and prices show considerable advances compared with las., week. On
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    Messrs. Guthrie & Co.'s Report.
    234 6 Messrs. Guthrie Co.'s Report. Singapore, Mar. L The weekly Rubber Auction held yesterday and to-day was marked by keen competition and a sharp rise in prices. Both Fine Pale Crepe and Ribbed Smoked Sheet touched $170 per pikpl yesterday, and the latter registered a further advance of $2 at the
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    EXCHANGE.
    67 6 bingaporr. March On London— Bank 4 m/s. o/4g Demand 2/4^ Private 3 m/s. 2/5 On India— Bank T. T. On Hongkong— Bank d/d 4% pmi On Shanghai— Bank d/d. On Java— Bank T. 1 'hi apan— Hank d/d. 109^ Sovoroign*—bovine r/\?t. X 54 Ir. iiaC'cil Bills last btM 1/4
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    94 6 The Untitle effects expected from the restriction on the sale of immature whisky were graphically explained a couple of days ago by a member of a whisky firm whose name is a household word. 41 If yon and I," he said, were to have eight or ten whiskies at an
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      197 6 There is no Better Ale Thai! BULLDOG ON SALE AT The Leading Hotels AND Principal Liquor Dealers. Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER OjNT SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ipcn from 8 vi. to 12 p. m. daily Raffles Bakery and Confectionery THE BEST IN TOWN. Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at
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      516 6 Straits Settlements mar Loan Bonis. t Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. Repayable at par on the 15th November, 1919. of issue-100 Pea* Cent. All proceeds of this issue will be lent to
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      32 6 trade: M If M MARK. Japanese Wholesale and General Goods Retail. JUST ARRIVED Rain Coats, Trunks and Suit Cases MARUTO St CO. 383 and 385 North Bridge Road. Singapore. 11 a. mm.
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      554 6 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.' INCORPORATED D ENC Wii BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capita! in 60,0u0 Share* of mm) mm £120ftnon Reserve Fund fisjffi Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 BANKERS. nt e v^ k iSLSS* Uity and Midland Rank, Ltd Tha London County and Wmhj] jg
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    Company Meetings.
    478 7 Sungei -Gail Tin. The eighth ordinary mating of the 3ungei Gau Tin Mining Company, Ltd, was held at the regieb red < IBces.Gresham House, Battery Road on Wednesday afternoon, with Mr A Reid presiding. There were also present Lt. Col. G A Derrick, v D, and Messrs Lee
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    43 7 As an illustration of the way in which women are gravitating to the medical profession the pass list of the first examination for medica'. degrees issued by the London University shows that out of 78 successful candidates no fewer than 35 were women.
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    A Hindu Temple.
    257 7 Interesting Event in South Kedah. An interesting ceremony took plac a on Bukit SI arorg Estate, Lunss, some few da\s ago, when the opening cernmonv of the Hindu Temple was <luly carried out with much pomp, the building of the Temple in question having been completed successfully
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    Perak Celebrations.
    130 7 Wo (T.O.M) are officially informed that a programme has been arranged in connection with his Highness the Sultan of Perak'n Mandi Tabal." or N Tabal Jin,' which includes a visit to the grave of the ancient lady known as Toh Temong, at the mouth of the Temong Rivtr,
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    Baby Submarines.
    63 7 New York, Jmuary 21st: Edward Chandler, the navy inventor, accepts the probability of dim inutive submarines being used. Germany, he 6ays has been experimenting with one 20ft. in length and operated by a couple of men. It has a small cruising radius and uses highly-charged pigmy torpedoes. A
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      650 7 NOTICES Singapore Hot Springs, Ltd. NOTICE. Our customers are hereby notified that the prices of our manufactures r e revised as from March Ist 1917. New price lists are obtainable at oar Town Office, No. 6, Upper Circular Road. 28-2 6.-3 THE WDRA6IRI SUMATRA I RUBBER AND GUTTAPERCHA CO., LTD.,
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      595 7 _NOTOK_ NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that Mr P. R. F. Carter has resigned from the services of the Company as from 28th February, and that Mr.Cheong Koon f?!! g i h ly f MeBBr9 Powell Co., Wd., has been appointed Manager aa from the Ist March, 1917. By Order
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      445 7 WANTED STENOGRAPHER WANTED. Wanted immediately experienced Stenographer for Java. Excellent prospects for firstclass man. Apply in person to Francis Peek Co., Ltd. Laidlaw Buildings. 24-2 v WANTED. A ship's surgeon for the s.s. 'JACOB' on the China run. Stating salary required apply to The Koninklyke Paketvaart Maatscbappij. 26-2 BUI Collector
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      184 7 PINKETTES are a dainty I laxative and they really do correct chronic constipation. Fifty cents per bottle at your own druggist's or sent direct by mail on receipt of price. Address the Dr. Wi!liains Mfdiciue Co, Dep. M. Singapore. H v i ——__j—uuii«iuiiiiiiMi— ii I rr :»rMsBwasW»B»B«BW «s»B»s-swm^.> ,^a-«B^ The
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      445 7 80UTHliHTTS*T INSURANCE CO. LTD. Incorporated 0 New Zealam FBI Instances effected on Bcild n, i Rent toid Merchandise of <vf description MARINE Insurances accepted to a! parts of tbe world at lowest rateWAR MSI accepted to all parts. J. HENRY Manager Offices: 2, Finlayson Green. HEUNC ON INSURANCE CO.. LTD.
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      342 7 (To Night 9-15) (To-Night 915) A Great Military Melodrama—See It. (War) BEHIND THE LINES (War) Truthfully Reflecting Present Conditions in STRIFE RIDDEN MEXICO A win tlerfal Bluebird Production featuring the World's 0 e-itest Harry Carey The Cowboy King And an Ex eptionally large c rnpany of lUuebird Fhv> urite*. What
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  • MALAYA TRIBUNE (SINGAPORE)
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      24 8 Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Daily.] SUPPLEMENT TO THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. issued Daily.] Vol. IV. No. 51 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS.
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      Japan's Shipping.
      264 8 The Hoebi arget the Groverameat to introduce modifications in various subsidiary shipping lines after the close of the war. As a result of the continuation of hostilities, companies, including the Nippon Yusm Kaisha, <>sika Sloseu Kaisha and To\;> Ki?en Kaisha, hay;? earned fail profit! on all lim s.
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      s.s. " Poona."
      203 8 s.s. Poona." Notice to Shippers. The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company have issued a notice to shippers of cargo by the s s. poona in the following terms Shippers of cargo on board this vessel at the time of her accident in the English Channel are inform- i that
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      T. K. K. Profits.
      235 8 The accounts of the Tojo Kisen Kaisha for the six months to June 30, 1916, show the total receipts of Y8,369,411 (£835,000), with expenditure of Y5.633.242 (£561,500). showing a net profit of Y.2,736,169 (£272,400), Y.83,061 was brought forward, making a total profit of Y.2,819,230, out of
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        517 8 To Let. P.*o.-British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated iv Esolaxd.) MAH. AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental Sailings. Cnder Contract with His Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (For Europe) Outward (For China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE AT
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        436 8 Hamburg-American Line. N(u York, Deo. 10, L 916. v We take pleasure in annfHincing that WO are now open to make freight engagement! from the United j States to Hamburg for shipment upon the resumption j of our regular service alter the conclusion of peace, or such earlier time as
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        135 8 BAN LEE tti, LTD. (Inocrjorated in .registered Oiflce 58 AND 59, MARKET STREET Telephone No. 1130. s.s. hock ks?;q Fox PuUu Batcm Rid Pnlau Bulru «ailing other day. S..S. HOCK LTM F( r Palau Batam, P ilau Bulang and Pu!au Ilintan, sailing overy othor day. S.S. "SOON HONG," Pfir Cucjb,
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        131 8 Stoomvaart Maatschappy Nederland" AM) Rotterdam Lloyd" (Incorporate d in Holland) (Royal Dutch Mail Companies). REGULAR MAIL SERVICE Between Java, Singapore, Hongkong, Yokohama and San Fransisco and vice versa For freight, passage and further particulars Apply to Internationale Crediet Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam (Incorporated in Holland.) m s_3 TOYO KISEN KAISHA The New
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        60 8 HEAP ENG MOH STEAMSHIP CO- LTD. Singapore to Batavia, Cberibon anl SaroaraßQ. Soul Twice a Week Sin were to PaigiaTpioaog, Batavia. Samara. Batavia. Pangkal Piisig aad Singapore. St if Fortnightly. Singapore, giiiitofiod siigaradja (Bali). Sail Fortnightly *'or treigtn, paesage aud further inforoMlt l A \>ply tj THE REGISTERED OFriCE No.
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        683 8 To Let. N. Y. K. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATED IJT JAI AN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co EUROPEAN LINE. A service ie maintained between Yokohama via port* to fail ilia mi l,, n H„n a mail contract with the Imperial Japan.se Gomnnl. Thf Ke* Twin J r J„ C •maintaining this
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        33 8 Singapore Tide Tables. March 2. Hieh water —3.4») a.m. h ft. G 20 }> m. G ft. 3 ing. March 3. Hk'h water 5 3 a.m. ft, G ins. M.ll p.m. G ft. ins.
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