Malaya Tribune, 21 March 1917

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  • 28 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. IV. No. 67 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1919 PRICE 5 CENTS. CIK Ittalapa Cribune. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21.
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    • 214 1 j THE MALAYA TRIBUNE 1 AND 1 SHIPPING GAZETTE. I The populir Newspaper of the 1 Straits Settlements. I 13~ PUBLISHED DAILY. Complete Reports of Local Eventß. J Condensed News from F.M.8., Java I China, Ir.dia, Ceylon and Japan' Full and Latest War News "GAIETY" TO- NIGHT FOR THE LAST
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    • 488 1 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. i INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER. i Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of j £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 BANKERS. The Bank of England, Th* London City and "Midland Bank, Ltd.. The London' County
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    • 99 1 iSanitas Disinfectant j I i Pine Tree j j Brand. j U^^ lt^ r j^j I This disinfectant freely emulsifies i j I with water, producing a j milk-white, strong disinfectant i and deodoriser. I SANITAS I j is known throughout the world 1 I AS A 1 I RELIABLE
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    • 264 1 THE MALAYA TRIBUNE AN.) Z SHIPPING GAZETTE. I SUBSCRIPTION KATES, t Payable in Advance. j Per annum $1400 > Half yearly 7.25 Per quarter $365 W Per mensem 1.25 Pubtage Extra 50 CtS. p#r month Temporary vhone No. 171. J SULPHURIC AND 5 Hydrochloric Acid. W trade mark.\ I I
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  • 858 2 Labourers Form France. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Canton. March 7. The Chinese people iniy join pny belligerent country even as fighters wit!.out the violation of neutrality, according to tbe advice of the Central Government to Civil Governor Chu Ching lan ht Canton, who is trying hia boat
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  • 183 2 The F.M.S. Government Gazette of March 16 contains amendments of rales made nnder the Post Office Enactments, 1905. Telegraphic money orders for sums not exceeding the maximum amount allowed in the case of o'dinary money orders may now be exchanged between the Straits Settlements and the Federated
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  • 168 2 In Bombay High Court there was an episode which innst surely be withont parallel in the history of British jurisprudence and which nffords a notable example of assistance in the task of winning the war. Mr. Justice Beainan was hearing a case between some Hindus, who were disputing
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  • 78 2 It would be interesting to makt> a list of the various nicknatnee which the German has evoked dnring the past two years. To the French he is Boche," to as Hun and we learn from a prosecution in Holland that the Dutch term is 41 Mof." The
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  • 45 2 At a special general meeting of the Chinese Benevolent Association held at the Chinese Town Hall, Penang, on Wednesday, the following gentlemen were elected Trus tee B Messrs Khoo Sian Ewe, Chee Wor Ix>k. Yeoh Go an Seok, Lee Oon Saik, and Khoo Thay Jin.
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  • 43 2 It is interesting to note that the world's total output of petrolenm for last year was 57,000,000 tons as compared with with .51,000,000 tons in the year before the war, or less than one-eighth increase against a demand which has more than donblel.
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  • 46 2 It is believed that even with the utmost economy Denmark has only 24 months' coal snpply, says a message of Feb. IL All street lamps have been extinguished and the electric services have been curtailed, whilst the theatres and restaurants have been compelled to close early.
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  • 26 2 Germany insists that she is fighting for the small nations. She can prove it, too. She has got Belgium Servia, Rumania, and Montenegro already.—Philadelphia North American.
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    • 467 2 NOTICE. THE IH'SINf.SS Of Chop Tye Foh Tong, Pawnshop, a AS* BEEN REMOVED FROM M 68 to Mo. 74 South bridge Road from Tin: 18«'h day of March, 1917. HO TECK CmON CHOP TYE FOH TONG, PAWNSHOP. 19.3 31-3 Alas!" WhatjhalM dQtitlnny Ufe? It h a question pn 1 foth
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    • 652 2 G.C. LEE 158, Prinsep Stre t. PIANO TUNEh AND REPAIRER. Good and well selected Masic Violia Piano, etc. Good Strings for Stringed Instruments. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. TERMS MODERATE. S 11 Raneegunge Drainpipes, Channels, i Bends Junctions INOO MALAY Co., La J (Incorporated in BHgaporeJ Agents KIM HIN Co., 13 Kiina Street
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    • 475 2 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food Sanaphos. For Nerves and Brain j —To restore ycur physical fitness. —To restore poise of the nerve system —To repair the results of weariness end o\erwork take a glass of Sanaphos c n rising, at mid-morning mid-afternoon, and on going to h< d. You will
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  • 303 3 Notes and Comments from all Parts of THE EMPIRE. BENGAL. Legislative Council. Calcutta, March 5.— A meeting of the Bengal Legislative Council was held to-day His Excellency the GoTernor presiding. After interpellations, Mr. Beatson Bell presented the amended Draft of the Financial Statement for Bengal for 1917 18.
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  • 302 3 A Press Act Case. Bombay, March 5.— A full Bench cf tbe Bombay High Court dismissed the application of the owner and keeper of Jain Vijaye Press, Surat, to set aside tie order forfeiting the security of Rs. 500 deposited by him and praying that fresh security of R51,500
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  • 246 3 Salt Against Harmston's Circus. Abdalla, a resident of Kolar Goli Fields, brought a suit against Mr. W. Harm*ton, the Proprietor of the Company and bis Agent Mr. Deane, for the recovery of 500 under the following circumstances Plaintiff had entered into a contract the Kolar Gold Fields with the
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  • 166 3 Jußbulpore Bribery Case. Railway Superintendant Convicted. Allahabad, March s.—At the Allahabad High Court to day, Mr. Justice Tudball and Mr. Justice' Rafique delivered judgment in the case against J. H. Frere, lately District Traffic Superintendant GI P Rail way Jubbulpore, and his cook, in connection with alleged taking
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  • 102 3 Lahore Conspiracy. Supplementary Trial- Lahore, March 2—The Special Tribunal consisting of Mr. C. A. Barron, 1.C.5., President, Major Frizella and Ru Bahadur Gopaldas Chaudari, this afternoon, pronounced orders in the Lahore Conspiracy case against Dr. Mathra Singh, formerly a compounder at Shanghai who was recently ortoatod in Russian Turkistan.
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  • 159 3 Rangoon Food Stuffs Committee- Rangoon, February 28.—A Press Note gives recommendations of the Specibl Food Stuffs Committee ap. pointed by the Local Government. After various communications had been considered, the Committee thought that none of the present import, under head fish excluding tinned fish, fruits and vegetables, pulse and
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  • 143 3 (Exclusive to Malaya Tribune.) Singapore, March 21. Messrs Latham and Co., the Arcade, advise the following quotations AlorGajah $3.85 $4.00 AyerEunings 1.45 150 Ayer Molek 2.55 2.65 Ayer Panas 11.90 12.00 Balgownie 5.00 5.10 Bukit Jelotong 0.70 0.75 Bukit Katil 0.85 0.90 ChangkatSerdg.... 10.25 1050 Glenealy 2.30
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  • 53 3 Orders for March. Friday March 23. Entire Company Parade at Tanjong Pagar 5.15 p m. Monday March 26. Parades at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar 5.15' p.m. Friday March 30. Parades at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar 5.15 p m. A. Agnew, Officer Commanding, Civil Gnard Singapore,
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  • 17 3 Vessels in communication «t noon with the local Coinme. cial Wifeless Station :—N T il.
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  • 47 3 Delivered la London. The following are the dates of departure from Singapore of the Knropean Mails and their delivery in London. Mail. Li rt. Delivered P. AO. Jan. 4 Feb. 8 B.I. Jan. 26 Mar. 8 M.M. Feb. I Mar. 3 Feb. 9 Mar. 16
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    • 118 3 Neuralgia Soothed Away by Little's Oriental Balm. To all who suffer the desperate testing agonies and spasms of N To ra S a who are acquainted with any of the sufferers To all who have never suffered yet, who wish to be oa the safe side Here's news. Little's Oriental
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    • 497 3 ANOTHER ATTRACTIVE PICTURE PROGRAMME at the Alhambra am bra Is house of quality is the only Uie Theatre THE theatre where you Q HI Mk. At ITBffitlr ffiffPßSfo A with an get the BEST JNk 1 «L WkM bZ'ZM #fe ex( uisite tea -a ALnAM B l\ A Orchestra, Cakes,
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    • 360 3 t To-night! At the popdUf photo-pi*y bouse To-night 1! The Empire Tanjong Pagar Road. Tram> Pass the Door. Change of Programme SECOND SHOW, 9-SO P. M. SHARP Red Pettier Fhoto-Plav present the gre*t dramatic feature THE IRON HAND f> Parts. Presented by an extriordimry ca«t includinsr Hobart B >sworth, Jane
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    • 250 3 Mails Close. To day Mtdan Circe 2.80 pm Malacca Hone Linn .'.SO pm Bain Rabat Sri Wangsee 2.30 pm P. Sambu, Montok A Palembang MaPtsuycker 2.80 pro Malacca, Port Swot ton ham and Telok Anson "Kampar 2.80 pm Port Swettenham and Penang *Ipoh 2.80 pm Sungi-i Liat Scott Harley 3.80
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  • 1159 4 The Germans have often made as ■mile by their queer explanations of the obvious. An army that can still retreat is said to have the initati ye," because it can "attack or retreat" at pleasure. It is surely not for us to jeer at the tactics now
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  • 111 4 Impressive Fuieral. London, March 1J*. 8.5 p.m. The fnneral of th» tate Duchess of Connanght at St. Georgia Chapel, Windso-, wa» a dienitied jet simple ceremony. A featnre wag the presence of troops from varions parts of the Empire. Tte congregation inclnded the HighjCoruruiesioner of Australia
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  • 121 4 Four Billions. London, March 19, 6.15 p.m In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. McKenna, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the national expenditure from April 1 to March 31 was approximately £6,000,000 daily. The nominal total of the National Debt at March 31 was approximately £3,900,000,000.
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  • 56 4 To day. Choral Society meeting, Victoria Hall, 5.15 p.m. Ladies' Tennis Clnb meeting, 6.15 p.m. Thursday. Friday. New Moon. Homeward mail closes tram. Lodge St. George, 9 p.m. Saturday. Kanaboi, Ltd., meeting. Barker's, noon. Sunday. sth Sunday in Lent. Annunciation—Lady Day. Monday. Teluk Anson Rubber, noon. Legislative Council,
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  • 594 4 I97JS. bere continues ste *iy at A cargo of wheat is being din charged at Piraeus for relief D „T poses.— Reuter. v Athens A message 18 states that th* Entente aiinkS have returned.-A'fc W /g,. ters A meeting is to be held at 5R this evening
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  • 104 4 PACK The Great War The National Debt The Fighting Fronts *> Russia The Dardanelles Report J The New French Cabinet «> Submarining j: The Imperial Cabinet Ramsgate Shelled J Our China Letter F. M. S. Postal Service Patriotic Litigants Mail Notices The Civil Guard Local Share Market Indian
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 219 4 An Exceptional Opportunity to Replenish your Wardrobe India Gauze Singlets IN JERSEY STYLE (Without Buttoned Front). Strong and hardwearing. Fitted with unbreakable French neck band. 34, 3G and 38 ins. BETTER 40, 42 and 44 ins. QUALITY $3.25 j $5.75 $3.75 HALF DOZ. HALF DOZ. HALF DOZ. Robinson Co. BAN
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    • 286 4 W»,r War Wax* To night At the Ideal Picture Theatre Xo-nirflit Cinema CASINO ■am WmW Off Beach Nad Second Show, 9.15 p.m. New York Motion Picture Co. Present THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG A stirring drama of the AMERICAN CIVIL WAR In 4 Parts. Ah Exceptional Western Film FALL ROUND UP
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    • 244 4 WE HOLD STOCKS OF THE F -LOWING BEERS ALLSOPPS AMSTEL (in drums) RAINIER (American) AUKSHEAD (in Qts.) YOUNGERS (in Hhds.) TOOTH'S (Australian) To be obtained Wholesale or Retail from Caldbeck, Macgregor AND Co., Wine and Spirit Merchants. French War Stamps. A booklet containing 20 different coloured stamps of The Grand
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    • 43 4 Mr. Ong Boon Tat desires to tender his sincere thauks to those relatives and friends who attended the funeral of his late wife last Sunday, and to all those who sent wreaths and messages of condolence and sympathy in his recent sad bereavement.
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  • 84 5 The Fighting Fronts. ornCML COMMUNIQUES. British Cavalry Bu«y. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, March 20, 12.5 a.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports Oar pnrsuit has continued.; Onr cavalry advanced guards are driving back the enemy rear-guards. Jhe ground gained is of a depth of two to eight miles. Forty more villag
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  • 473 5 Two Hundred Square Miles Gained. London, March 2% 1.0 a.m. Renter's correspondent at Headquarters in his evening despatch opens with references to the unaccustomed sight of cavalry patrols skirmishing with small parties of Uhlans. Batteries of artillery are constantly galloping across country taking up new positions covering
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  • 211 5 Where Will They Stand London, March 20, 6.0 a.m. A review of the position on the western front says the question is, where will the Germans make a stand against their pursuers This «s still unsolved; but indications «eem to point to a line covering Cambrai, St. Quentin, Ia Fere,
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  • 116 5 London, March 20, 5 25 p.m Renter's correspondent at headquarters telegraphing to-day says that the slowing down of the retreat is probably owing to the equinoctial gales which are roaring over northern France. There have also been rain squalls, but not sufficient to render the
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  • 107 5 London, Match 20, 4.20 p.m. All German comment on the retreat re-e?bv»a Major Moraht's views indeed a second Tannenberg, but on a far greater scale, seems to be expected. The newspapers recall how von Hindenburg drew the Russians away from their communications into the open and then pounced
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  • 48 5 Basriz Occupied. London, March 19, 9 45 p.m. Mesopotamia official. We crossed the Diala on Saturday night and occupied Basriz and part ot Bakubah which is a good supply c-mtre. The inhabitants are friendly and ready to trada. Meanwhile the enemy has retired hastily towards Kahnikin.
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  • 45 5 London, March 20, 6.0 a.m. A Mesopotamia despatch announcing the Turkish withdrawal suggests that the Turks are likely to be jaughtin the Anglo-Russian pincers, since Bakubah is only 57 miles From Khanikin, on which the Russians are advancing from the ?ast.
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  • 133 5 He ivy Han Attacks. Loudon, March 19, 5.15 p.m. After a violent bombardment, the Germans yesterday evening powerfully attacked at Avoconrl and on the Mortbomme front. Oar barrage jind macbine-gnn fire smashed the waves of assault on the greater part of the front Wore tbey could reach our lines,
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  • 176 5 London, March 20, 2-20a.ua. A Freuch communique says During the day oar troops advanced beyond Ham on the Somrue and Channy on the OUe. We hold notnerons localities between Iwth. Dor cavalry is operating several kilometre6 north of Ham.. We captured a convoy retiring in the direction St.
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  • 199 5 London, March 19. 7.40 p.m. Renter's correspondent at French Headquarters telegraphing to-day says the enemy is falling back more rapidly before the French than before the British. All roads behind the fleeing foe are closely packed day and night with transport columns and guns whiUt everywhere
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  • 77 5 London, March 20, 6.0 a.m. Paris A military eyewitness describing German retreat says there are signs everywhere of a precipitate withdrawal. There were stirring human scenes when the French cavalry entered Nesle on March 19. All the inhabitants, 2,000 in number, lined the streets and acclaimed the French
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  • 80 5 London, March, 20, 4.20 p.m. A French communique reports ale change during the night. From i<e Avre to the Aisne our advanced •merts progressed slightly, and >ntinue to maintain contact with .he enemy. The advance becomes more difficult owing to the destruction of all means of
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  • 37 5 Successful Air Raid London, March 19, 6.3") p m. A wireless Italian official message says Our airships dropped a ton of high explosives on the railway station of Galliano and the railway line northward of Mattarello.
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  • 46 5 London, March, 20, 2.20 a.m. Rome official A Franco-Italian air squadron bombarded Pola. Five enemy aeroplanes were repulsed after an aerial duel. A number of enemy aeroplanes dropped bombs on Grada doing slight damage. The Italians retaliated by bombing the Austrian-Lloyd yards near Trieste.
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  • 181 5 Explaining it Away. London, March 19, 6.15 p.m Wireless -German official Our evacuation of the tract between Arras and the Aisne was long ago prepared. We carried it out without disturbance by the hesitating pursuit of the enemy.We destroyed the traffic establishments and evacuated the regions, and provided
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  • 31 5 London. March 19, 7.30 p.m. Batavia A representative ot the Commonwealth of Australia is pro. eeeding from here to India on a mission of closer Indo-Anstr alian trade relations.
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  • 35 5 London. March, 19, 7.30 p.m. New York The railway agreement grants the men an eight boar day and over time pay at least one and an eighth of the daily r*t« per hoar.
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  • 133 5 The City of Memphis. London, March 19, H.b p.m. Sixteen of the crew of the City of Memphis have landed. Tbey state that they were torpedoed on Saturday eveniug by two submarines. The steamer had no cargo on board. London, March 20, 6.0 a m. The captain and nine
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  • 170 5 London, March 20, 1.0 p.m. The captain, his wife, and eight of the crew of the small Swedish schooner Dag have been landed after a most terrible experience. The Dag was bound from Laguna to Falmouth with a cargo of logwo«»d One of her two boats was
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  • 31 5 London, March 20, 4.20 p.m. The captain of the Norwegian sailing ves"sel Colling wood which was torpedoed on March 12 says that the crew of the submarine were drunk,
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  • 47 5 London, March 20, 5.10 p.m. An Italian «naval communique states that 44S vessels of a ton* ntge ol 429,060 entered Italian poits during tb« week ending March 15 whilst 457 of a tonnage of 461,795 left. Only a small sailer and a stfamer were runk.
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  • 213 5 Premier's Message London, March I'd, ELD p.m. The Manchester Guardian has published a special number to synchronise with the first meeting of the Imperial Cabinet. The issue contains a message from Mr. Lloyd George to say that the overseas representatives have been asked to attend because We
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  • 115 5 Destroyer Sunk Only Eight Saved. London, March V), 6.35 p.m. The Admiralty states Kuemy destroyers shelled the undefended 1 watering place of Ramsgate on j the night of March 17-18 and j hurriedly escaped in the darkness. It was impossible to ascertain the damage inflicted on them. Enemy
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  • 42 5 Safeguarding tbe Treasures. London, March. 19, 6.15 p.m. Petrograd The Government has suppressed all censorships except military. A Committee of Arts and Letters presided ov#r by M. Maxim Gorky has l>*en formed to ensure the safeguarding of palace* and artistic property.
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  • 146 5 Loudon, March 20, 1 30 a m. Petrograd The Provisional Government has issued a manifesto to the citizens which proclaims that the eoup d'etat has set the keystone apon the long years' straggle. It recalls the promise of constitutional liberties in 1905, and traces the subsequent withdrawal
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  • 312 5 London, Mar. 19, 6 15 p.m. In the House of Commons, in reply to Mr. Asquith Mr. Lloyd George said that owing to the dramatic suddenness of even's in Russia it was impossible at present to give a detailed account of what be believed would prove
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  • 51 5 Ministers Appointed. London, March 20, 2..T0 a in. The now French Cabinet has been formed as follows Premier and Foreign Minister M. Ribot, War, M. Painleve Marine, Admiral Lacaze; Monitions, M. Thomas; Finance, M. Thierry Interior, W. Malvy Commerce, M. Clemente!; Food-controller, M. Violotte Labour, M.
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  • 159 5 London, March 20, 6.55 a.m. The formation of the new French Cabinet had proceeded without a hitch, and represents the beet elements of the Socialist and Radical parties and the most suocissful members of the old Government: M. Ribot who is a stern financial economist: M. Thomas
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  • 166 5 Tino Wanted War. London. March 19, 11.5.» p.m. A supplement issned on the Dardanelles report cabled on March H deals with some previously excised portions and shows that Mr Churchill concluded in August 1914 that Turkey might join the Central Powers at any moment and in conjunction
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  • 492 5 London, March, 20, 6 0 p.m. The House of Commons was crowded with distinguished visitors, including representative? of the Dominions when Mr, Asqui'h rise to make a statement on th»- Dardanelles report. He a6ked if i: was in the national interests not to print the evidence, why
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  • 49 5 New Naval Programme London, March 20, 2.10 p.m. Washington: President Wilson has authorised th* expenditure of a hundred and fifteen miilion dollars with which to speed up Naval construction and purchase auxiliary craft. Some :>74 additional Naval officers have been secured by drafts from the Naval Academy.
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  • 43 5 London, viarcb 19, 5.4U p.m. In the ot Commons Mr. Macpherson stated that as there were uo fatalities and practically no damage from the Zeppelin raid ot March 16, it wag unnecessary to issue a farther communique on th« ■abject.
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  • 746 5 THE ASSIZES. Attempted Murder. Th- eas- in which a Teochew named Tan Choon was charged with the attempted murder of a compatriot namtd Sim Kiun at a ipirft shop at Rochor Road, was continued before the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, BO) yesterday. Th* fir.-t wi?n<-ss (ihe victim),
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  • 87 5 Chap Jee Kec Heavy Hnes Yesterday in the Third Magistrates Court the case against Tan Ah Chap and Tan Tok Soi of No. 3 Newmarket Street, of assisting in the mangement of a public lottery was concluded. Mr. Sheedy, A. S. P., prosecuted and Mr. Roland Braddell appeared
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  • 133 5 The Cinemas. The feature film. The Rainbow." is proving a gr at attraction at the Palladium. The Orchard Road house will be giving special matinees for the juveniles of Singapore, commencing on .Monday next March 26, at which sections of both Britain Prepared and The Battle of the Somme"
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  • 78 5 By permission of Lieut-Col 'A. B. Garrett and the officers of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry the band of the regiment will play the follwing selection of music in the B«>tanie Gardens, weather permitting, at 5 15 o'clock this afternoon. March By the Right Elroom Intermezzo
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  • 108 5 Football. Singapore League. Set Defeaces v YNC.A This match was played on the S. R. C. ground yesterday evening, an interesting game ending in a a in for the Y.M.CA. by the odd goal in five. Only one point was registered during the first half, this being placed to
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  • 62 5 Mr. W. Langbam Carter BRciaVd i at the meeting of Licencing nsfliart j held in the District Court yesterday j afternoon, when the proceedings j were to a large extent purely lorsiai. All the first class hotel licences were renewed la tha end of ihe yea-, and i
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 151 5 LATEST AD VERTISEMENTS. Victoria Theatre. H. M. Government Tour Di AID OF WAR CHARITIES Monday, March 26 AND FIVE FOLLOWING NIGHTS The Greatest Film in lli-tory The Battle of the Somme AND HIS MAJESTY THE KIXO ON THE SOMME BATTLEFIELD. Prices $3, $2 and $1. Booking now open at MOUTRIES.
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  • 1901 6 Votes of $45,000. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon, there being present His Ex. cellency the Governor, Sir Arthur H. Young, g. C. M. G., Major Gene, ral D. H. Kidout, C. M. G. (General Officer Commanding) the Hon. Mr. F. S. James c.
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  • 254 6 The Honorary Secretary's Report for February, 1917, states that the membership at the end of February, 1917, stood at 713 members, of whom 483 had completed their one year's membership and therefore became entitled to the full privileges of the Society. The sums invested stood at
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  • 35 6 The Armenian community of Rangoon has resolved that every eligible member should register under the Registration Ordinance. It also decided to represent to Government the wishes of the community for enlistment in the defence force.
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  • 22 6 In place of cockerels and arrows, small model aeroplanes are now used as weather vanes in msnv of the districts of France.
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  • 833 6 f rices Quoted ia the Market this Moraint. SINGAPORE. MA If 21. M«u» Lyali and Evatt. Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations Rubber Shares. Norn. Value. Buyers. Seller*. 2/- AJlagar 2/6 2/10 S Anglo Java 4/6 6,6 2/- Anglo-Malay 10/- 12/ 1 Ayer
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  • 584 6 Bating Benar Rubber. Mr. E. F. Maaldon presided at the eighth annual general meeting of the above company held at the offices, Chartered Bank Buildings yesterday afternoon, and addressing the shareholders present said 14 Gentlemen, you will remember that last year a special report on the estate by
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  • 71 6 Singapore March On London— Bank 4 m/s. y Demand 2/il Private 3 m/e. 2, 4 31/32 On IndiaBank T. T. Oa Hongkong Bank d/d \*'?n On Shanghai— Bank d/d. fl On Java- 8 Bank T. T 100; OnJap* D 16 Bank d/d. IM! Sovereigns—buying rate s y India Ceil
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  • 47 6 Mr. untitled untitled dor Mr. Alma B b*) writes to the Times of Mdlay» that two complete squadrons comprising 32 aeroplanes have b«en presented by th" people of Mahya The amount subscribed being' $517,897.48. $9,029.37 has already been subscribed towards Malaya No 33 which will cost $10,000.
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    • 464 6 Dewar's Whisky. Bull Dog Beer. Bedsteads. Bar Iron. Caustic Soda. Tartaric Acid. TO BE OBTAINED WHOLESALE FROM Huttenbach Bros., Co. Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER ON SAT URDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. daily Baffles Bakery aad Confectionery THE BEST IN TOWN. Tjpcountry orders
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    • 59 6 Train Service. Singapore (Tank-Road) Dally. The 10.25 a.m. train from Johore Uahrn to Gemas and the 6.45 a.m. train from Gemas to Johore Bahru have commenced running from the 3rd instant. The former train connects with the 9 am. train, Tank Road to Johore Bahru, and the latter with the
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    • 247 6 AUCTION SALES. Government of Johore. auction s ale of rubber LAND. Two pieces of land, lots TTT and 778, of area 361* and 287 1 acres, respectively, will be offered for sale by public auction on Saturday. Slit March, 1917, at 3 p. m., in the Land Office, Johore Bahru.
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
    • 72 6 Singapore Volunteer Corps. Orders for the week ending Friday. March 23 To-day. 5.15 pm Drill Hall Maxim Co. No. 3 Det. do S.V.R, A M.C.8. ii i, do Veterans Co. To-morrow. No Drill. Friday. N 5.15 prn Drill Hall S.V.A.. Recruits. •I do S.R E. v. m ii do Maxim
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  • 909 7 War Stops Development, One of the interesting developments of wireless telegraphy which the great war has interrupted is the production of music by electric waves, says Garrett P. Serves in an Exchange, before the war ins.ruments were in txperiux ntal use and were promising excellent reSuits, but Mars
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  • 97 7 The Kuala Kubu Rallyay Station has been pulled down and atempor ary attap structure is being used poncing tho c .mpletion of the new station, whim is being built about a quarter of a mile up the line. The railway lino in the vicinity of the old station is being
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  • 63 7 News has been received by Mr. E E Colman, Acting Assistant Official Assignee at Penang, announcing the death of his brother, Signaller H G. Colman, which took place at F'taphs. F" ranee. Mr. Colman, by the way, has three more brothers in th* army, two holding commissions jnd one a
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  • 159 7 Rumoured Appointment of Malay Inspectors It is persistently rumoured that the authorities have decided to appoint a nnmber of yonng Malays of good family as Inspectors in the F, M.S. Police Force, to augment the present force and relieve the present European staff, many of whom are now
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  • 81 7 Dr PG Temple, who left Ikntrng in 1915 to serve in the R A M C, writes from France that he, was quite well up to the time of writing, at tho beginning of last month. He says that the cold in France is very trying to those from the
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  • 61 7 Mr. L. Bergier, mining untitled of the Societe de* F'.tains de Kinta mine at Kampar, was married on Wednesday in the Church of St. Joseph, Futu Gajib, to Miss Jeanne Divol. who anived from France a few days ago. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. N. Maury, and the
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 451 7 NOTICES REWARD. A suitable reward will be given to any*p«rson who shall afford such authentic information as shall lead to the detection of any individual or firm of jewellers who has or have attempted to claim connection with our reputed and old established firm of Manufacturing Jewellers and Diamond Merchants
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    • 464 7 TO BE LET AMD COIDOWMsIuII^ Roar 6 I D 6E 6°- 6 -H, Battery NoVr Ye Hock Hoe, Mo. 3 Raffles Place 14 6 n BUNGALOW TO LET. St. Patrick, 34 Barker Road, 4 bedrooms. Rent moderate. Apply ta Ld. UDAH 29^obm-on 4-11 a TO BE LET Commodious Offices in
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    • 309 7 WANTED WANTED A Manager for a Job Prufting Office in the Federated Malay sjte*. Must ba a good organiser, able to frame estimates and work up co«ts as well as read and pass proofs fur print •ng. Apply to A. B. C, care of Malay* Tribu c. 20-3 S 3
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    • 60 7 f Constipation contaminates the blood, disturbs digestion and upsets the health gnu rally. One or two PINKETTES in bed tune until regular habits are establish.d will do much to keep you well. Fifty cent» 8t your druggist's or direct by mail on recript of price from Dr. Wi'limna' Midiciue Co.,
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    • 461 7 INSURANCE SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO. LTD Incorporated in New Zeaum FIRE Insurances effected on BuiHu, Rent an i Merxhhudise of *>■-♦•• description \BINI liwurance« acc-pted to a part* of tha world at icwut ran WAS RISK accepted to all parts. J. HEN Manager. Offices: 2, Finlayson Oreen. HEUNG ON INSURANCE
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    • 333 7 THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Co., LtdKrtTAAUSHED Wli. ISCUKPOKATEU IN IKDIA. 80 p?r cents! the Funds, 521.QC0.090 are Inreste* In MMlMrti 42 tears' record progress and increasing B'abiiity. LOW MT£S tor non-torfeliaaie Endcxrr.ent Assurances nritfc Profits. A m?i! ;<s?ed SO can W cure $5,000 wnh profits at OftO 90
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  • MALAYA TRIBUNE (SINGAPORE)
    • 23 1 Straits Shipping Gazette. IssuedjOaily.] SUPPLEMENT TO THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. Issued Dally.] VoL IV. NO. 67 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS.
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    • 700 1 The One-Eyed E 14. When alarmists begin to scream about the depredations of the German submarines, it is as well to remember that our own underwater ooats are not idle, but they are doing work that does not violate international law. Such a recard as that
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    • 37 1 March 19. Quorra, British Meran, British Khoen Foeng, Dutch Glatik, Dutch Dovre, Norwegian March 20. Chowtai, British Malacca, British Hai Nam; British Ban Whatt Hin, British Hong Wan, British Singkara, Dutch Boribat, Siamese Haknshin Maru, Japanese
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    • 50 1 March 17. Kuala, British Hock Lee, British Hsin Chang, Chinese March 18. Brisbane, B itish Mahidol, Siamese Zeelandia, Dutch March 19. Kepong, British Giang Sene, British Kaka, British Abbotsford, British Sri Muar, British Perak, British Emile, Dutch w Me'chior Treub, Dutch March 20. Ban Hong Liong, British Skuld, Norwegian
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    • 139 1 The success of the Arch principle of ship construction (says "The Shipbuilder is exemplified by the number of vessels built and building on this principle. The latest Arch steamer to be completed is tbe Eskmere, which recently left the hands of her builders, the North
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    • Page 1 Advertisements
      • 538 1 To Let. j P.&O.British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental Sailings. (Under Contract with Hia Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (For Europe) I Outward (For China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT
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      • 288 1 Stoomvaart Maatschappg "Nederland" AND Rotterdam Llogd" (Incorporated in Holland) (Royal Dutch Mail Companies). REGULAR MAIL SERVICE Between Java, Singapore, Hongkong, Yokohama and San Francisco and vice versa For freight, passage and further particulars Apply to Internationale Crediet and Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam" (Incorporated in Holland.) 7 3 v SINGAPORE SHIPGHANDLERYCo. SHIPCHANDLERS 8
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      • 204 1 Koninklyke Paketvaart Maatschappij. TO HONGKONG s.s. "Van Waerwyck" Accommodation for 44 First Class Passengers. For Particulars apply to the Agent. 21-3 22-3 Cotton and Flax CANVAS. SAMPLE OX APPLICATION REMOVED TO 419 North Bridge Road. ROYAL PACKET Navigation Company of Batavia iKONINKLYKE PAKETVAART M A ATS CHAPPY) Special 5,000 tons.
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      • 61 1 STEAMERS FOR MDNTOI 8 PALEMBANG For Freight and Passage, APPLY HOCK SENO Co. No. 28, Robinson Roao. ECONOMY IN WAR-TIME Wk.n. firm has spent a I great deal of money ta advertising tt cannot alter its prices without losing muck of the benefit oi its advertising. It is tkerefore an
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      • 478 1 To Let. N. Y. K. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATED IN JA> AN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co. EUROPEAN LINE. maintuin.ng this service have been specially designed and 111 all the Ute-t irn,iro,.- ne.it> foi the safety and m nf.,r- „f I MtM EhTSI v I tk eectricitv, the cabi,, anM-bh,,. are
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    • Page 1 Miscellaneous
      • 87 1 Singapore Tide Tables. March 21. water:—8.44 a.m. 8 ft. 5 inv 9.88 p.m. 8 ft. March 22. :—0.39 a.m. 9 ft. 2 ins. 10.23 p.m. 8 ft. 4 ins. March 23. High water :—10.25 a.m. 9 ft. 6 in*. 10.52 p.m. 8 ft. 8 ina. March 24. High water 11.8
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