Malaya Tribune, 1 May 1917

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    29 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] y AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vol. IV. No. 101 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS^ Cfte malapa Cribunc. TUESDAY, MAT L
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      255 1 IE MALAYA TRIBUNE! I A.nD f J SHIPPING GAZETTE. I j The popular Newspaper of the Straits Settlements. W I PUBLISHED DAILY. X ftiM|ilrtT Reports of Lr-cal Invents. News from F.M.S., Java, J Chia*. ludia, Ce>lon and Japan. S X Full and Latest War News. I Vt*TVfV«f«s» CHANGE OF PROGRAMME
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      247 1 ;THE MALAYA TRIBUNE! SHIPPING GAZETTE. SUBSCRIPTION KATES. I Payable in Advance. Per annum $14*00 2 f Half yearly 7.25 I 5 Per quarter 365 5 Per mensem 1.25 9 Postage Extra 50 ctSv per month- X Temporary 'Phone 171. Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Ltd. flNroftfoa ED IN The "Britannic" Patent Expanding
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    60 2 socialist conference. France t Declii.es. London, April 28, 2.0 p.m. Paris: The French Socialist Party has refused to send delegate to thInternational Socialist Conference at Stockholm owing to the presence of Austro Gorman Socialists, H who have inado Socialism the accomplice ot an aggressive Government. Such a Conference
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    America's Part.
    78 2 Hundred Millions Monthly. London, April 28, 12.25 p.m. Washington It is officially indicited that America will finance the Entente to the extent of at least eighty and possibly a hundred millions sterling monthly. It is estimated that the monthlj M edt of Britain will be forty-five, France tw*>nty-two,
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    Indian Help.
    124 2 London, April 25, 7.40 p.m. At an Kupire Press luncheon. Sir dames Meston said i there was a time when it was thought that India hid done l«H than she ought U» have don*. The reason she did not do more was that she was not told what
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    Rumanian Universal Suffrage.
    62 2 Loudon, April 2ft, 12.10 p.m. Ilu* Tunas' Jassj correspondent wires that the. Cabinet Council has decided, with ihe concunence o! Lilu ralsi and Cons,<rvati Wi 8, to divide among th- peat-ants who have participated in the Tar six million acres belonging to large landowners. Large Crown and
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    Portugal Moves.
    46 2 London, April 28, 5.10 a.m. The i.ew Portuguese Premier, Senior Alfonso Cojta, stat «s that a strong expedition will shortly disembark in Mozambique toco-operate in tbe complete defeat of the Germans in Boat Africa. He also announced the arrival of Portuguese troops in France.
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    Prize Court Case.
    57 2 London, Apnl 26, 12.30 p.m. The Prize Cmrt reserved judgment in the claim of the commanders of H..M. ships Triumph and Lsk for £6,000 bounty in con nection with the siuking of seven enemy warships at Isingtan. Toe Crown contended that the co-operation of military and naval
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    Colonial Institute Meeting.
    43 2 Lodon, April 26, 12.30 p. U) Presiding at the annual meeting of he Colonial Institute, Sj r Charles Lucas emphasised the need for developing the Indian side of the Institute since India would bo greater than ever after the war
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    Algerian Harbour Attacked.
    34 2 London. April 2*. 3.45 p.m Berlin, official a German sub. marine successfully bombarded the harbour works of Gonriya. Algeria nnportant for enemy transports; br,d 8« «as destroyed and badly daniag. d.
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    King's Congratulations.
    30 2 London, April 28 U p.*. The Press Bureau states that tLo King has sent congratn!itions to tl c destroyers Rwift aa 1 Broke, on tl c Dover fight.
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    Accident at Munitions Factory.
    36 2 London, April 27, LSI p.m. Ihe Press Buieau states that a six inch shell exploded in a inanition works in Scotland, inju i, )g man latter have There was nr> material daoVMja
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    Norway's Losses in Ships.
    36 2 London, Aptt 27. 11.0 a.m. v o papers state that ty Norwegian ships, with carg. ci ot food, coal and forage, Urge, j-for the Norwegian Givemment, have beeu sunk since Feb. 1
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    Roosevelt's Army for France.
    91 2 Coi fl crfng Views. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. London, April 28, 4 35 a.m. Washington The House of Representatives, debating the Army I'ill, defeated an anierdme n antbo-ri-ing Col. Roosevelt to raise a volunteer force for France, by 170 votes to 106. mm. Washington: Tho Senate has adopted
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    Russia.
    96 2 Plea of American Jews. Loudon. April 28, 2 0 p.m. Replying to a message from leadirg American Jews urging no separate M. Mlliukoir telegraphs "No Russian party has contemplated or could contemplate the eventuality of a separate peace with the f< ieign aggressor." Anarchists. London, April 28, 4 5
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    Brazil's Decree.
    38 2 London, April 28, 2 0 m. Rio de Janeiro Congress, which opens on May 3. will decree a state Of war with Germany, confiscation of Interna*] ships and the opening of Brazilian ports to the Allies
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    Will Liberia Come In?
    36 2 London, April 26, noon It is most probable that Liberia will join th* Allies, eliminating German trade and infiuence in Wtst Africa and finally suppressing the transmission of German wireless news there.
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    Great Britains's Trade.
    30 2 London, April 28, 12.20 p.m. Thero was in .March an increase in x ports of £n.513.012 and decrease in imports of £5,001,824 compared with March last year.
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    India and Post-War Trade.
    136 2 Commercial and Industrial Poller In tlio Houso of Commons recently Sir J. D. |an aaked the Secretary of State for India whether he can give the House, orally or otherwise an> information regarding the action the Government of India is* taking as regards a post war
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    Lalang for Roofing.
    272 2 With regard to an article un the utility of lilang as a roofing material which appeared in the Agricultural Bulletin, in January the manager of au < stato in Petak makes the following comments It m»f be of interest to know that tbu gram is extensively used
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    Grant of Jagirs.
    684 2 A Puojib Government Order. Lahore, April, 7—The Punjab Gov? rnment has just ianed a repolotion announcing the revival of Jagir grants to persons who have rendered active public service. The resolution after commending the energy and influence of men of Jagirdar class in the suppression of crime
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    Why Married Men Enlisted.
    116 2 Credit ought really to be given to German ingenuity in perversion. Nothing could be more suocessf vi in misinterpretation than the statement of a Prussian Deputy that the feminist movement in England caused more m irried than single men to offer th-mselves as recruits for the
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      422 2 Agen's KIM HIN Co.. 13 Kllotf Street S|iuhtw<s. Raneegunge Drainpipes, Channels, Bends Junctions MM MALAY Co., L». (Inc irpor%t< I in Si'^apore.) ocTlĕĕ 158, Prinsep Street. PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER. Hood and well selected Music Violin Piano, etc. Good Strings for Stringed Instrument?. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. TERMS MODERATE. s-l i CATALOGUE
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      40 2 I BUSINESSJNWAR TIME, f It is our indention to continue I to advertise our various spe- I J ciahties with unabated vigour, and our appropriations are I already planned for extensive campaigns. It pays to advertise, f y North t
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      508 2 In the Estate of Tan Beng AUCTION SALE Op l Valuable Leasehold Lands and House, SITUATE AT Boat Quag and Market Street. Sinaapore mm J° BE HELD AT Messrs Ching Keng Lee Co s Sal* On Monday, J Une 4, 1317™^ (1) tPJIS Piece ,and sit »ate at -oat CW
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    The V.C. for Indians.
    848 3 Seven Hero c Deeds. arn- jncement made at the pelbi Darbtr in Wll.lbttiu futuie Ip ,iiaDS would be eligible for the Victoria Cross gav« satisfaciion, u .hw;s increased during the ws: t ue award of that decoration to a rubber of Ind.an heroes. The Rowing account
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    Malayan Agriculture.
    849 3 Cunfere we at .\u 11 Lumpur. The Agricultural Conferen m Malaya was opened on Wednesday afternoon by Mr. Lewton-Brhi.', Duector of Agricultnre, F. M 8.. there being an attendance of b;i mostly delegates who had attendee ihe annual meeting of the P. A.M in the morning, and the
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      583 3 I The For S Nights Fran Saturday 28th April to Thursday 3rd Mag 1917. A brll I Altlftibbra is Great Screen Attraetien is the OCly I I the Theatre a: the lhe*\re I where you with nn Orchestra, I Tea etc t! and the B J ST J the house
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      619 3 TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT A f t' c PopuTar Photo-Play House Tanjo'f-g ft&St r? Trams Pass the Do;r. SHOW, 9.15 P.M. Eh AH.' New York Sfeiif Pic*u<-e Co. Present The Battle of Oettysb^rg 4 A Pooi Pari Stirring Civil War Drama 4 2 stele's Day af Rest 2 A Iloiriog Kejstooe 2
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    31 4 D COO AN—Killed in action in Flanders, on April 4th, Staff-Sergeant (S and T.) JAMES Dcggax, only son of Capt and Mrs. Duggan, Ordnance Depot, Kirkee, aged ti yeare.
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    THE PREMIER'S SPEECH.
    877 4 Yesterday we published Mr. Lloyd George's speech, made last week in the Guildhall, London, on th<- occasion of his being present- d with the freedom of the City, and albeit somewhat long it behovts everyone who possesses even the smallest apark of love of Empire to rea
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    Amusements.
    280 4 Joseph Blascheck. On Thursday next at th. V.M.C.A Hall, Mr. J„aoph Blascheck' the world-renowned humourist and entertainer f rom the Qu mm Hall, London, will give his pe|fHler ci i>rtain nent ot humour and music, entitled "Society Snap shot"." He will be supported by Miss Alyc Austin the y
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    Work for the Red Cross.
    260 4 More Garments. I The following is a list of the fourteenth consignment of Red Cross garments despatched from Singapore. The cases are sent to Lord Monson, British Red Cross Commissioner. Rome. From the ladies of Singapore, 124 pyjamas, 218 bags, 91 day shirt's, 38 night
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    Coming Events.
    78 4 To day. St. Philip and St. James. To-morrow. Bmd of Hope at Y.M.U. L Hall at 4.30 p.m. Thursday Debate, Chinese Christian Association Hall, Prico*p Street, at 8.15 p m. Dalhonsie Chapter, 8.30 p.m. St. Andrew's meeting, S. Andrew's School, S.45 p.m. Blascheck Concert, Y.M.CA. Hall. Friday. Homeward
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    Local and General.
    360 4 A special Gazette" yesterday mak.s ZL, Pabli regniations -ear and robber from Malaga of Mr- A. P. Oood^eV^:. Sandilan.is Buttery an i Cn D has been electedl to V^ 0, official member of th« t 80 Th sacrament will I Ha aH of onr Lady of fi
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    To=Day's Contents.
    144 4 tmm The Great War Roosevelt's Army for France 2 America's Fart 2 Socialist Conference 2 Indian Help 2 The Fighting Fronts 5 The Indian Army 5 Oil from Corpses 5 War-Time Restrictions 5 Naval Matters 5 Germany'B Troubles 5 America's New Army Russia 2 1 French Consular News
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      252 4 tHiar j HUBERT' EISDELL j The Tenor 1 on "His Master's Voice" (J p RECORDS 10-inch f ift-iach DeeMe-aided ««W I p^y^^ 1.25 P* um Label Series I 2.00 IS there any voice more exquisite than a tenor? There are faw people who would answer this in the affirmative after
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      368 4 TO-NIGHT Tbe Mm fMMI Theatre TO-NIGHT CASINO By-the-Sea, Off Beach Road, is presenting A Strong Programme of Excipti nal Features. IN THE SECOND SHOW. 9.15 P.M. Pathe Presents 8 Parts THE TWO LITTLE VAGABONDS M 8 Reels An exceptional drama of intense tleart interest. Acted by a strong cast of
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      154 4 JAMES Watson Co. "Me. 10" Scotch Whisky. Sole Agents Caldbeck, Macgregor AND Co., J Wine and Spirit Merchants. IADELPHI HOTEL II MONTHLY RATES FOR Tiffin S2O. MONTHLY RATES FOR Dinner S2O. MONTHLY RATES FOR Breakfast, Tiffin and Dinner S5O. I Every Evening Dinner I Concert by our Filipina Band. j
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      45 4 NOTICE. Subscribers to tha MaW Tribune to whom account* have been rendered but wno have not yet paid them reminded that subscript"* 5 are payable in advance and they are therefore requested to make prompt payment. Outport remittances should be forwarded to MANAGER, The MaJayalnbun»^
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    1416 5 The Fighting Fronts. OFFiCia COMMUNIQUES. Further Advance at Oppy. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. Loudon. April 29.11 55 p.m. fleU Marshal Sir Douglas Haig *ivs Wfl captured during the morning a trench system south of Oppy on imile front, after heavy fighting, encountering a stubborn The enemy made several unsuccessful
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    America's New Army.
    203 5 A Conscription Bill. London, April 30, 4.25 a m. Washington: The Conscription Bill provides for an army of two million men. The details of the measure will be settled by a conference of both Hons*?. Extensive Preparations. London, April 30, 5 40 a.m. The American War Department
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    Germany's Troubles.
    78 5 Herr Dernburg's Earnings. London, April 30, 3.0 a.m. Amsterdam i The ex Colonial Minister Herr Dernbnrg in a significant speech at Breslau warned theGovernment not to delay reforms, because the popular movement was so deep rooted that it cannot be stifled. He also urged Herr Bethmann Hollweg to
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    Russia.
    56 5 Anti-Pacificist Procession. London, April 30, 3.0 a.vi. Petrograd An impressive antipacificist procession has taken place here in which thousands of maimed and bandaged soldiers marched to the Duma. They were addressed en route by the American ambassador, who said he could not imagine a separate Russian peace involving the
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    War=Time Restrictions.
    63 5 Meat and Bread- London, April 30, 6.15 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr. Charles Bathurst said that meatless days might have to be abandoned because they involved a strain on the consumption of bread. Horse-racing. He added that the prohibition of horse racing applied to Ireland also
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    Oil From Corpses.
    82 5 London, April 30, 6,15 p m. In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil, in replying to questions, stated that the Government bad no information at present about the German corpse factory reports, beyond what appeared in the leading newspapers of London. In view of other actions
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    The Indian Army.
    222 5 Gallantry Rewarded. London, April 26, 3.0 p.m. Tli' London Gazette notifies the followinr awards in Indian Army Forces: .Vajor Robeit Baker, who showed a quick grasp of the sitna tion anil secured his left flank with great ability at a critical time, thus enabling tl\e organisation to
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    Naval Matters.
    130 5 Shipping Losses Increasing. London, April 30, 5.40 p.m. In the House of Commons, at question time, Sir Edward Carson stated that owing to the increase of submarines in other areas and the increase of patrol boats in the Channel, the loss of shipping in the Channel during April
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    A Useful Hun Weapon.
    65 5 London, April 30, 1.45 p.m. Mr Bonir Law has issued an announcement that Imperial Preference is being used by the German Government as a warning to wo-kers on th°> consequences of Allied victory. For example the Vorwaerts says that the Central Powers are threatened with complete
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    Neutral in of Spain.
    44 5 London, April 30, 5.40 a.m. Madrid Ex-Premier Maura addressing an audience of 20,000 in the bull ring declared that Spain must be nentral during the war but her policy after that must be inspired by a rapproachment with the Allies.
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    Transfer of Prisoners.
    43 5 London, April 30, 4 35 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr. Hope stated that Germany had not replied to the British proposal for a mutual transfer of combatants, taken prisoner more than two years ago, to some neutral country.
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    Changes at French Headquarters.
    32 5 London, April 30, 4.35 p.m. Paris: The appointment of General Petain as chief of the general staff is likely to be followed by ?arioua strengthening changes at Headquarters.
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    U.S.A. Mission to Russia.
    26 5 London, April 30, 4.25 a.m. President Wilson is considering the appointment of Socialist and Labour representatives for an American Mission to Russia.
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    Bombs on Zeebrugge.
    22 5 London, April 30, 1.45 p.m Allied airmen are constantly bombing Zeebrugge. The Germans admit that damage has been done.
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    Dockers on Strike.
    24 5 London, April 30, 4.35 p.m. Two thousand dockers at Tilbury Docks have struck, demanding an increase of eighteen pence per day.
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    19 5 We are informed by the authorities at Fort Canning that the time and mail gun ii again in action.
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    French Consular News.
    430 5 f Hi.' courtesy of the French Consulate-) Paris, April 28, 6.20 p.m The French 3 per cent bonds are at francs 61.50 and tho 5 per cent at 88 70. Yesterday the artillery was very active on the north-west of Rheims and in Champagne. To day, we
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    Sporting.
    238 5 Lawn Tennis. Ladies L T C. Tournament. The results of yesterday's matches were as follow Mixed Double* (A Claw).— Mrs. Cullen and Mr. Griffith Jones, owe 3 beat Mrs. Braddell and Mr. Millignn rec 5 (6 —3, 6—4.) Mixed Doubles (B Class) Mr. and Mrs Thomas, scr. beat Miss
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    Union Jack Club.
    95 5 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. A. W Vick, c/o Chartered Bank of India, Australia A China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following farther com libations to the above Fund Already acknowledged $7,476 Received through A. W. Still Esq. 175 B-br A Co. 100
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    Random Reflections.
    969 5 Church Reform. The National Mission campaign in Singapore, which (as elsewhere) was confined to the Church of England, has apparently reached its maximum effort The main feature of the local scheme, so far as is apparent to the man in the street, has been a public meeting in
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    Legal Intelligence.
    671 5 Warriors of the Profession. Chief Justice's Tribute Addressing a large gathering of the members of the local Bar at the Supreme Court, yesterday morning, prior to sitting for the civil cases, the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K C.), referring to the late Major Harold Millard, a one-time
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    SUPREME COURT.
    86 5 Chap Jee Kee Appeal. Tan Ah Chap, who was represent. e<l by Mr. R St. J Braddell, before Mr. Justic Spronle to-day appealed against the judgment of the District Court magistrate, in connection with a Chap Jee Kee lottery prosecution in which the appellant was convicted and sen
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      470 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. r. m, c. a. concert hall One Nigllt Only THURSDAY MAY 3rd 9.1S p.m. The World-Famous Humorous Entertainer Joseph Blascheck (From the Queen's Hall, London.) Presenting A Brilliant, Clever, Original, Refined, Novel and Humorous Entertainment ENTITLED Society-Snap-Shots Supported by Mi» Alyoe Austin The Delightful Youag Australian Soprano and
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    STOCKS AND SHARES
    808 6 Faces Qoj,«4 ti tbe MiAti this M mist BIJUJAPOB*. Mat I. M«*r« Lyal'Vnd Brat*, BieTi.i ng« and Broker*, U-iu* th* following list of qnoUtiont I Kobber Shares. Sont Value. Buvew. SeU.r. I/- Allagar 2,6 110 t Anglo Jtkm j c 6 6 2/- Anglo-M.Uay 10/- 12/ I
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    Straits Produce.
    247 6 Singapore, May L Tin.—See Local and General coin mu. Copra.— Steady Business done. Tapioca. —Strong. Business done. Sago Flour- Do. Business done. Gambier. —No Buniness Pepper- —Steady, Business done. Other Products.— -Market Quiet Unit Loul Mirid Jjoutioas. N'uiuaegs 110 S. p*r pioul $42.00 Sutmegs 80 fi. 52.00 Jopra
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    Singapore Volunteer Corps.
    109 6 Order* for the wwk ending Friday. May 4 To-day. 5.15 p.m. Drill hall S.V.A. do S.R.E. T NCO*. n do Maxim Co. 5 10 do Chinese Co. 5.15 Bras Bagah Rd. Malay C<>. To-morrow. 4 30 pm Balmier flange 8.H E. v. 5 15 Drill Hall Maxim
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    Local Share Market.
    157 6 (Bxeiutivĕ to Malaya Tribune.) Singapore, May 1. Mtssrs Latham and Co., the Aroade, advise the following qnotadona UorGaJah $4.00 $4 10 AyerKunings 1.35 145 Vye*- Molek 2.65 2.75 j Iyer Panas 12.20 12 30 I Balgownte 5.50 575 Bukit Jelotong 0.70 075 Bukit Katll 0.90 095 ChangkatSerdg....
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    European Mails.
    59 6 Delivered in. London. The farrowing *re the dates ot lepartare from Singapore of thK«r .perm Mhih Snd 'U- ir delivery i I on hwi L '>"LIVKUKn ■i Feh 1« M»r kl w Feb I Mar. 1 p *O. F-l> J iUr I 2 J r April 7 5*
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    Wireless Reports.
    17 6 x "s,oid In co ntnnnicnion at noon wi th tho local 'JomtnercUl Wireless Siaiion .—Nil.
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    EXCHANGE.
    65 6 Singapore. May J. I>n fiindbn—Bank 4 ni/a. 2/4J Demand 2/4 z Private 3 mfn. 2/4 29/32 On India— Hank T. T. On Hongkong— n ')n Shanghai— Bank d/d. 65 On Java— BankT.T 1.354 On Japan— Bank d/d. 109 Sovereigns—baying rate 8 54 Tndia Ceil Billa last iaaee 1/4 5/32
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    Volcanic Eruption.
    68 6 On MVch 30 >n the afternoon, at ab xit 2.11) o'clo< k, queer sounds of rninbilDj?8 were heard in Ml A-am., immediately by a sodden eruption whicl was attended by a terriffe explosion. Hujje columns of smoke ■hot into the sky. The districts about Komoro, Mi}Ota, Kutsnkak and
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    National Mission.
    2203 6 Cathedral Management Tin* following arirxtt-aota from tli. report of th#< ('o.»imi- i..ii appointed to enquire into, and to to tlie Continuation Commilti e reform in the management of I iternal affairs in the Cathedral to be presented at a parochial meeting on Tha sday evening next at 9
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      190 6 Mails Close. Today. Hongkong, Araoy and I «-«tow j.jO pm Port lfickaoa and Port hwetteaham *0*17*0 2JO pm i en» g,* and Cafcratt» taking nail» for Durban* pm MaUcoaand Moar *Ud 7 WaU pm 1 ff?* T **«Afti 4 pm Colombo Bombay 4 pm Hangup 6 To-morrow. Hatavu, Cheribon „f
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    Dutch Colonial Defence
    1021 7 Interesting Views Tlie Society MoederUud en K«lcnien'' Weld a meeting at The Hague under the Chairm-nsbip of Mr. Van Roesum, who gave a revi w of what had thus fnr be<n dune for the defence of Netherlands India Mr A.H. J. G Walbeeken thereupon discttaeed the nilitia
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    Train Service.
    59 7 Singapore (Tank-Road; Daily. The 10.25 a.m train from Johote Bahru to Gemas and the 6 45 a.ua. train from UtMna* to Johore Bahru have commenced running from the 3rd inatant. The former train connects with the 9 a.m train. Tank Road to Johore Bahra, and the latter with
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    The Clown Prince.
    229 7 It is said that the recent telegrams from the Kaiser to the C. own Prince were fictitious and that be i« really in retirement. Here is a sidelight on the mat er showing the views of Germans about him. It appeared in a German comic paper. Tho
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      24 1 Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Oally.l SUPPLEMENT TO THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. Issued Dally.] Vol. IV. No. 101 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 11)17. PRICE 5 CENTS.
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      Hero of H.M.S. Shark.
      431 1 A i'osthunious V. C. Admiralty, March tl. The Kiug has been graciously pleased to approve of tho posthumous grant of the Victoria Cross to the following officer in recognition of his most conspicuous bravery aad devotion to duty in tho course of the Battle of Jutland.
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      The U-Boat Menace.
      185 1 Britain and Dutch Shipping. Keater a Ag*BCj uiderstaaids that opinion it. well-informedBritish quarters resents as a thornugl ]y partial view the inference drawn in certain >ections of tin Netherfauds press that Great Britain, by a recent Otder in Council is endeavouring to forct Dutch vessels to share
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      High Seas Tragedy.
      154 1 There w.is a double tragi dy, arising out of a Chinese gambling quarrel, on the Glenfallocli whilo the vessel veaonberway to Hongkong (row Singapore. A i uiu'er f chin m •eretakeaon board at Singapore, and whe i a daj\ voyage f-oui this port two (jmrrf IK d
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      Spanish Tonnage.
      237 1 At the end of Inst year the Spanish mercantile mariue totilled 843 vessel", of 847,818 gross tons f composed of 603 steamers, of 816 747 tons and 240 bailing vessels, oi 31,101 tons. Bilbao with 201 steamer*, of 346,715 ton9, and 10 sailing vessels, of 2,330 tons, was
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      156 1 Siys a writer in a in-.il paper: Some tune ago J r» ferred to rum ours concerning ".locks lull" of captured .submarines, and warned my readers against taking theru too literally. lam now in a position to >a> that t. eie i« more substance than n«ui! behind
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      Arrivals.
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