Malaya Tribune, 13 August 1917

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    28 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. IV. -No. 189 SINGAPOEE, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS. CIK inalaa Crlbune. MONDAY, AUGUST 13.
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    Snare for Russia.
    876 2 Hun Schemes. A correspondent of the Oatro Rossii" with the Russian Army gives a number of instances of the pacifist offensive conducted by the German soldiers with the view of demoralising th 9 Russian Army. On« of the pro clamations thrown by the German soldiers into the
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    The Guards Came Through.
    374 2 Men of the 21st Up by the Chalk Pit Wood, Weak with our wounds and our thirst, Wanting our sleep and our food, After a day and a night— God, shall we ever forget Beaten and broke in the fight, But sticking it—sticking it yet. [Vying
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    Ship-Master's Case.
    148 2 Capt. Riepenhausen Reinstated. It is stated that Captain James Riepenhausen, of Messrs. Alfred U It and Co.'v Bill Funnel Line, hu been reinstated as a merchant service officer. The case of Captain Riepenhaosen wM raised in the House of Commons on Feb. loth, when Dr Macnamara stated that
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      472 2 AUCTION SALES. By Order of the Assist Official Assignee, Malacca. AUCTION" SALt, OF AH the "tick in trade Houses Nos. 44 and 45 Blac mJI Sueet, aod 97 Jonker S t d sistingof 70 cases OH Bootefa and other liquors. Ford Car \c •eaneiea and spare parts inobilj eaamel, and
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    Our Posts and Telegraphs.
    669 3 Tbe 1916 Report. f a Postmaster-General, Mr. F. M Bi 1 leley, has issu 1 his report oa lh« Straits S flenents postal ami t-de<?raph department for 1916. following extract! are taken number if postal articles including pircels) posted in the gfrairs Settlement! dnring 1916 was
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    European Mails.
    41 3 Silvered m Loo lon. depart- are tn *T+m t1 Eorop.,.' v" n Sin B»Pore of the h£33on and their delivery ■ail. Bl 'C"fT. MKLIVKBIsD. M. July 9 U 1 July 12 H £5?..' July 23 ■U" 1 July 26
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    BANKRUPTCY DEPARTMENT.
    754 3 Report oo Last Year. Mr. C..?. Saund erBt Official Aaais. neo, signs ths report on tbe working :ho Strain bunkrnptcy department during lan y*»r. Wo make the fob lowing excerpts Tint total r.>eidp» fl were $38,922 gj and tlie total tnpenditon? $3.1.*****. In addition to BankruptcyHirenue. set ,ot
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    "Captain Walsh."
    253 3 Mysterious Officer In Malaya The attention of the General Officer Commanding has been drawn to a notice appearing in several of the local daily pipe: having reference to a Captain Walsh, late of the Royal Faailiers, who has gained the Military Cros«. t he D. S. 0 aud
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    Wireless Reports.
    13 3 Vessels in oouamnnication at noon with the local Commercial Wireless Station:—None.
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    EXCHANGE.
    77 3 Singapore, August J3. n I ondor.— Bank 4 m/«. 2/4jj Demand 2 4\ Prirate 3 m/s. 2/413/16 -'v Indie— Bank T. T. 160 Oa Hongkong— Bank d/d 18ft prem. s v Shanghai— Bank d J. 5g i r. JavaBank T. T 132 4 < >r J*r>j»r Bank d/d. 109
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    ANIMAL'S BRAINS.
    814 4 Pigs are smarter than either rats or crows. Monkeys are still brighter, and the large apes show decided tigns of thought. These findings have been ascertained by Robert M. YerkeB, of the psychological laboratory of Harvard University, who pat the animals through certain brain-teste. The results were related
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    LABOUR AND THE WAR.
    179 4 It iB qnite evident that labour'! intends to take a different view of the war. What that view seems to be is evident from the words of Mr. Arthur Henderson recently. It may be that his words are idle flattery but what of that We look
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    Sporting.
    32 4 Lawn Tennis. SC.C- Tournament. To-day's Match. Handicap Singles Class A. Semi Final—Sinclair v Donnell. To-morrow's Match. Profession Pairs Final Merchants 111 Kleinman and Griffith Jones v Law I. Perkins and Upcott..
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    Selangor Races.
    144 4 Kuala Lumpur Aug. 12. The ontri J f.>r the first day's races at the meeting on Aug. 23 and 25 are Races one, three-six Mifanwy, Caramut, May B, The Wreck. Rumania, Mooltan, Bonnety Bob, Paul, Pegasus. Beau Brummel, Good Omen. Aiapang, The Earl, Lady Joy. tioim Rul* 1
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    Legal Intelligence.
    182 4 POLICE COURTS. Gambling Cases. Before Mr Ham. Third Magistrate this morning, a Chinese named Ons; Koon Yin was charged with assist ing in the management of a chap jee kee lotlery at No 48 Duxton Hill, and pleading gnilty. was fined $500. or 3 months' rigorous in default
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    Rubber Outputs.
    68 4 July Crop Returns. Messrs Eratt Co., Secretaries. Bulau Balang, 6,690 lbs. Mergui, 1,484 lbs. Messrs Paterson Simons Co Agents Trafalgar Limited, 3,275 lbs. Total to date 14.509 lb*. Trafalgar Limited, 25,350 coconuts. Total to date 26,414 coconuts. Messrs Sandilands, Buttery Co, Agents. Bukit Sernbawang, 64 450 lbs. Singapore
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    Mining Outputs.
    16 4 Middleton Tin Ltd. Output for July. Sluicing Pell. 112.22 Tribute Picls 50.38 Total 162.60.
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    Local and General.
    455 4 Tin here is a* $110 (£l7--down) no sellers. London Aug 11 S ii Ver steady with b; 18 s r.i A.C. Hbi o i, C.M.G hae hfleu t rr hospital in England on sen leave. NVwshas hern r.o [red of th death in action of Mr. H.c
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    Coming Events.
    26 4 To-da> Lodge Zetland, S.3U pjn. Wednesday. Indragiri Confirmatory meeting. Evatt's, noon. Assumption of B.V.M. ThursdayEastern Gate, *.30 p.m. Saturda>New Moon. SBnday11th Snnday after Trinity.
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    To-Day's Contents.
    72 4 r» IH* Ghkat War The r%htin* Fronts Labour Problems Hit. I 111 Air Biff !> SWfi AfUitfetsT Aii Kaid Russia IUBtU I v I PbeGnstth ,■->■■ i ■Uipw Master's I M .il NoHwi i Buukrti/ M-ir Post! «vl ,iii \Talub 4 Di|| Unit.* I snd i i I
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    238 5 The Fighting Fronts. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. StW Fighudg. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. I, i 1 >n, Aug 10, 8.0 p.m. Renter's correspondent at Headquarters, wiring in the afternoen, J ITfJ Stiff righting continued Ifcroagho*' the morning in the ij^v.'l■• oent of tho operation Mniast f'i H "•mm positions bet D
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    The New Attack
    168 5 London, Aug 11,1.25 a.m. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig lavs: TLtis morning's attack eastward of Yprea was on a front of two south of the Ypres-Roulers railway. Oj the right heavy fightin? occurred for the hight ground besi lMh" Ypres-Menin road. Some was uiade and fighting cominnes. In
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    Aerial Encounters.
    142 5 London, Aug. 12, 12.10 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports The enemy re-attaoked thi« morning our new positions north of the Ypres-M-nin road. After heavy fighting he pressed us back slightly at Glencors« woo I. We gained ground on th* right bank of the Steembeck and in the neighbourhood
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    Portuguese Assistance.
    54 5 London, Aug. 12, 10.55 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig states Our prisoners from the Ypres attack on Friday and subsequent operations now total 454 six guns were also captured. The Portuguese repulsed a raid southward of Armentieres. brought down three aeroP »ae B and drove down four. Five °f
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    23 5 ourselves on the lip of the crater, and drove off a counter attack. The enemy artillery is active eastward and northward of Ypres.
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    Enemy's Vain Efforts.
    149 5 London, Aug. 12, 4.5 p.m. Renter's correspondent at Headquarters states Bitter hand-to-hand righting with give and take results, followed our attack yesterday morning against the positions along the high ground between Frezenburg and Inverness copse. The Germans have been giving vigorous effect to their policy of swift
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    FRENCH
    182 5 Enemy Attacks. London, Aug. 11, 1.25 a.rn A French communique says: North of St. Qaentin there was sustained artillery fire in the region of Fayet. In th<) afternoon onr fire stopped two attacks bolween Mennechet mill and Crepy farm. The artillery duel continual violently on the Pantheon-Epine de Chevrigny
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    Lost Ground Regained.
    86 5 London, Aug. 11, 3 5 p.m. A French communique says: North of St Quentin we regained the greater portion of the elements in which the enemy gained a footing on Aug. 9. In Champagne, after artillery preparation, the enemy delivered simultaneous attacks east and west of Mount
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    Lively Fighting.
    49 5 London, Aug. 12, 2.25 a.m. French communique Artillery fighting was very lively in Belgium. A German attack east of Fayet and north of St. Quentin was stopped dead by our fire. Artillery firing in Champagne has slackened. German attacks on Mont-Haut and Mont-Blond last night were repulsed.
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    Bombs on Frankfurt.
    104 5 London Ang. 12, 4.30 p.m. A French communique states There were artillery engagements north of Bixschoote, but no infantry fighting. We completely recovered the elements of trenches captured by the Germans east of Fayet on Aug 9. Two enemy attacks one of which was most violent, on
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    Enemy Posts Suffer.
    94 5 London, Aug. 12, 11.35 p m. A French coinmuniqu- states In Belgium the artillery duel was somewhat violent in a section of Hurtebise, and on both banks of the Meuse. The Germans directed dispersed artillery fare oo the wholo of Rheims, where two civilians were killed and
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    ITALIAN.
    41 5 Front Straightened. London A ig. 11, 4.3") pm, Italian official We rectified our front between Bascomalo and Castagnavizza by including some of Doline in our lines. Our aeroplanes dropped three tons of explosives on military works in the Chiapo valley.
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    RUSSIAN.
    96 5 Huns' Big Thrust. London, Aug. 11, 5.25 p.m. Wireless Russian official Dense enemy waves attacked positions in the direction of Brody in the region of the villages of Dab and Zarkov. The battle is progressing. We b»at off an attack south of the Pruth river. One of our battalions,
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    Attack on Brody.
    108 5 London, Aug. 11, 6.0 p.m. Wireless Russian offioial (dated the 11th) The enemy's partial offensive in the directon of Brody was a complete failure. He was everywhere repulsed with great losses. We repulsed attacks in the Sereth and Suchava valleys. There were stubborn battles south-west of Ocna,
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    Back and Forth.
    64 5 London, Aug. 12, 5.5 p.m. A wireless Russian Official message states Following on stubborn attacks, the Rumanians retired to Okna, along the Bnilem-Oshoreli road, and westward of Goroz<»see. The superior enemy attacked the Forsani—Merechesci railway. We counter-attacked and took twelve hundred prisoners. Lat«r we retired to M°rechesci
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    Germans Checked.
    67 5 London Aug. 12, 2.55 p.m. Petrograd An Odessa telegram states that the enemy's action on the Rumanian front is rapidly diminishing in intensity, owing to their most heavy losses and the desperate resistance of the Ruaaians, who only fall back unwillingly in obedience to strategic neceaaity. The Russian
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    ENEMY REPORTS.
    126 5 German Versions. London, Aug. 11, 6.45 p.m. Wireless German official Testerday, strong Inglish attaoks on an eight kilometre front between Frezenberg and Hollebekeat first broke in our line. A rapid counter-attack ejeoted the enemy near Westhoek after a bitter struggle. We brought down 15 aeroplanes on the west
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    Sir D. Haig's Message.
    91 5 The Empire Replies. London, Aug. 12, 2.20 p.m Mr. Walter Long announoea that replies to the message of Sir Donglas Haig, sent by Mr. Long to all the Oversea dominions on Aug. 4, have been reoeived from the Governors of Australia, New Foundland, and Fiji the
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    Spain's Part.
    27 5 London, Aug. 12, 2.45 a.m. Madrid Eleven Spanish otlieers, posted to hospital ships in accordance with the agreement with Germany, have gone to French porta.
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    Labour Problems.
    223 5 Mr. Henderson Exposed. Resignation Accepted London, Aug. 11, 7.10 a.m. Newspaper comments chiefl.' !«al with Mr. Heniorson'j and the Cabinet's petition. The s a otion of the Pr-«s which for f< week past has boon fore- casting an anti-Stockholm vote, to-day publishes a statement that Mr. Henderson did
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    The Premier s Admonition
    1093 5 London. Aug. 11, 8.50 p.m. Correspondence between Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Henderson regarding the latter'a resignation is published. Mr. Henderson wrote on the 1 lh tendering his resignation, declaring "I share your desire that the wir should be carried on to a successful conclusion." Mr.
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    Offer to Help.
    118 5 London, Aug 12, 4.25 a.m. Mr Henderson in his letter of resignation says I gathered from our interview last night that you had reached a conclusion that my retention of the secretaryship of the Labour Party is no longer compatible with my membership of the War Cabinet.
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    A Misunderstanding ?
    332 5 A Misunderstanding London, Aug. 12, 6.35 p.m. The correspondence between Mr. Lloyd Georgo and Mr. Henderson clears up the position of the Government on the subject of Stockholm, and thus answers criticisms of the ambiguity of its attitude, uttered by all sections of the Press during the past fortnight. Bnt
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    IN FRANCE.
    38 5 Disappointment Expressed. London, Aug. 11, 13.10 p.m. Paris The French Press is disappointed with the decision of the Labour Conference. It points out that if one Ally grants passports, others will be obliged to do likewise.
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    Socialists to Participate.
    156 5 London, Aug. 12, 3.30 p m. Paris The Socialist Party has decided to participate in the Stockholm Conference. It deolares that it is not seeking a compromis9 for peace, which will leave the fate of the nations in suspense and at the mercy of fresh wars, but
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    Another Air Raid.
    77 5 East Coast tslied Loudon, 12, 8.55 p.m. The Press Pnreau states: A squadron of twenty enemy aeroplanes was repoiU\loff Felixstowe at 5.15 this afternoon. They skirted the coast towards Clacton, where they divided, part turning towards Margate. The remainder crossed the coast and dropped bombs in the
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    Much Damage.
    60 5 London, Aug. 13, 12.15 a.m. Tho Press Bureau states i The raiders caused considerable damage at Southend, where tbey dropped forty bombs. The casualties at present reported are eight rani, nine wom*n. and six children killed, and about fifty injured. Two men were injured at Rochford. An uninhabited
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    Comr. Locker Lampson, C.M.G.
    76 5 Loudon, Aug, 12, 3.20 p.m. The Gazette announces that the Order of Companion of St. Michael and St. George has been conferred on Commander Locker Lasnpson, in recognition of his services in command of the Naval armoured-ear squadron which was raised at the beginning of the
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    British Naval Raid.
    64 5 London, Aug. 11, 2.40 p.m. The Admiralty reports that naval airmen dropped several tons of bombs on Ghistelles aerodrome, Guitwege railway sidings, and Thourout railway junction on Thursday night. Dense cloudß of smoke were caused at Tiusdwege. The machines also attacked by gunfire the railway junction at
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    Russia.
    42 5 Another Conference. London, Aug. 11, 12.35 a.m. Petrograd The central executive of the Soldiers' end Peasant®' Delegates has decided to convoke a conference representing all Socialist parties and labour and professional organisations to disenss democratic efforts to stay the military debacle.
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    The King's Message.
    49 5 London, Aug. 11, 4.15 p.m. The Press Bureau says The King has telegraphed to M. K<*rensky: 44 At the moment wh*n yon have re-established a leadership of the Russian people, I assure you that the British peoples will naver relax their efforts against our common enemies."
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    American Opinion.
    38 5 London, Aug. 11, 12.10 p.m. New York All members of the American mission to Petrograd, except the Socialists, oppose the sending of American troo,»s to the Rusaian front, believing that Russia most needs organisation, not troopa.
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    Exchange of Greetings.
    57 5 London, Aug. 12, 6.55 p.m. Paris General Koi niloff has telegraphed to General Foch I am convinced that after the restoration of firm discipline, our troops will very shortly bring their full support to the Allies." General Foch replied tribnting General Korniloff's ardour unconquerable energy, and anticipating
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    Hopes of Reform.
    153 5 London, Aug. 12 2.45 a.m. Petrograd The question is being considered of establishing a Rumanian Government of royalties at Rostoffondon. The Government has authorised the Ministers of the Interior and of War to prohibit any meeting of congresses endangering the conduct of the war and the security
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    Hero of the Air.
    252 5 flow a V. C. Was Woj. London, Aug. 12, 3.10 p.m. The Gazette records a story of wonderful dariug and skill in connection with the award of the Victoria Cross to Captain William Avery Bishop, of the Canadian Cavalry and Flying Corps, who already possesses the
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    A Peace Pact.
    62 5 London, Aug. 12, 1.30 p.m. Simla The Mahsuds on June 25 complied with the Government's terms Three thousand assembled at Sarwekai, taking the oath of peace. General Monro, ordering the dispersal of the troops, praises the skilful operations and pluck of all arms. He says that the
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    Portugal's Part.
    28 5 London, Ang. 11, 12.10 p.m. Lisbon The Chamber has p.seed a vote of confidence in the Government regarding the motives determining Portugal's participation in the w»r.
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    Marquis Okuma.
    294 5 Birthday Celebrations. About nine hundred students cf the Women's University at Mejiro assembled in the auditorium of the University's library on July 8 to offer congratulations in n body to Marquis Okama, former Premier, on the 80 happy returns of his birthday. It was an interesting function. The
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      30 5 Bad Weather Again. London, Aug. 12, 3.50 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig states It is wet stormy. 'Kiting occurred for possession a mine-crater eastward of GivenJ lez La Bass» We established
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    STOCKS AND SHARES
    833 6 Prices Quoted in the Market this licr&tig telNGAPORK, ADSC8T 13. Memri Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations Rubber Shares. Ncm Value. Buyer». Bellen. 1/- AiUija» 2/6 2/10 2 Au{iu J jik 6/3 612/- Au.;lo-i1t.Hj 10/- 12/ 1 Ayer Kumna 30/-
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    Empire Settlement.
    99 6 Committee i Report REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. London, Aug. 11, 4.0 a.m. The report of the committee on the settlement of ex-service men in the Empire says that tens of thou sands can be accommodated under existing schemes. It nrges preference to bo given to married men, and the facilitation
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    Cotton Control.
    87 6 London. Antf, It), 7.2<» p.»n. The Cotton Control Board announces that a week's notice will be given to all cotton spinning firms and manufacturers to stop forty pur cent of the Bpiodk a and looms from Sept. 30. Levies will be unade on mills working more than sixty
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    Hun Tremors.
    58 6 London, Aug. 10, 1.15 p.m. Zurioh: The Vionna Arbeit?r Zeitung asserts that China's war declaration is militarily unimportant but is of most serious significance comuiercially, foreshadowing the destruction of all connections between China and the Central P< ereri and tho expulsion of all AustroOermans in China, thus breaking
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    Swedish Shipping Losses.
    38 6 London, Ang. 10,, 10.50 p.m. Stockholm, official Nine Swedish steamships and 17 sailing vessels, representing twelve per cent of the total tonnage of the merchant service, have been submarine 1 or mined during the war.
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    Killkenny Election.
    33 6 London, Aug. 11, 2.10 p.m. The Kilkenny City by-election resnlted as follows i Coagrave (Sinn-fein) 772 Macguinness (Nationalist) 392. The election was occasioned by the death of Mr. P. O'Brien (Nationalist).
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    Tisza a Colonel.
    31 6 London, Ang. 10. ILSO p.m. Zurich A hlofian from Unda. pest says the BX-Pronator, Count Tis/a. has g me to the f ront as second colonel of Hussars.
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    Japan's Further Help.
    25 6 London, Aug. 11, 3.40 p.m. The Press Bureau says that additional Japanese naval units have joined the Allied forces in European waters.
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    Count Tolstoi A Merchant.
    180 6 Tokyo, July U. Count L3O L>3ovitch Tolstoi, son of tho great Russian author, who shortly leaves Yokohama for China, is believed to be now inclinod to to become a merchant. Early this year be came to Japan, aud after rather .short stay here he went to
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    Fraudulent Japanese Banks
    112 6 There are indications of email hanks and kindred institutions -of doubtful character having again sprung up in T«kyo and other citbs taking advantage of the general boom of the times, and the authorities are determined to take drastic measures toward such fraudub nt bmkins; concerns. Recently several
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    Company Meetings.
    625 6 Tingkil Tin. On Saturday afternoon, at Oresham House, Battery Road (the resiatered offices), the fifth ordinary general meeting of the Tingkil Tin Mines, Ltd, was held, with Mr J. M. Sime presiding. Others present were Messrs J. W. van de Stadt, H. Price, A. Baddeley, and W. P.
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    Kelemak Rubber.
    1123 6 At the registered offices, French Bank Buildings, on Saturday afternoon, the annual geaeral meeting of the Kelemak Rubber Estate, Ltd was h*ld. Mr. P. Robinson was in the chair, and others present were Messrs Tan Kheam Hock, J. Macnaughton, H. A. K. Thompson, J. Denton Moir (manager), and
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    Currency Department.
    776 6 Report on 1916. The report on the Straits currency department for the year 1916, signed by the Acting Treasurer, Mr. H. N. Marriott, is published. The following are extracts The face value of the notes in circulation at the end of 1916 was $08,394,140, as compared with $57,702,348
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    Local Share Market.
    116 6 BMmln %n Xtiajji i Singapore, Aut-nst Mebtre Latham and r Arcade, ad v ise the followii tiona AlorGajah $4 AyerKnninga ijer Ifolek w 2.7' i 1 v Ayer Pana* u^ :> ,jJJ BalftwilM 0.2u Bakit Jel d .< 0 7.1 Bukit Kaiil 0.87 i ohaof;kaBerdf.. M 9.0(1"
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    Straits Produce.
    227 6 Singapore. Au-ngt Tin. —See Local an l General column. Copra.--Weak Raeiliiei j Tapioca. —Weak. Business dea* &zao Flour- Do. Business done Gambier. —Business done, flapper. Steady.Bajtneaj OMer Products. —Market Vuh. Uust Loal Market testate N T ntmeg3 110 S. per pie*] MOJO Nutmegs 80 B. Copra Bali Copra
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      192 6 There is no Better Ale Than BULLDOG ALE j ON SALE AT The Leading Hotels AND Principal Liquor Dealers. FOR SALE Linde Ice Plant Linde Compound Ammonia Ice making or Cold Storage Machine, complete. Direct coupled with Steam Engine. Diameter of Compressor Cylinders 5" and 81" Stroke 8" ii Steam
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      31 6 Absolutely Free 40 years' experience, late Government Medical Officer RAI SAHEB DR. DASS* Secrets ol Happy Life is being distributed free. Apply to— Tie Swastkya Saiaya Pianacy. 30/2 Harrison Road, CALCUTTA
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    Labour Department.
    1266 7 Annual Report. Tho following are oxtracts from the report on the Straits labour department during last year, which his been issued by Mr. J. R 0. Aldwortb, Protector of Labour The total number of immigrants arriving at Penaog from Southeru Indi iv 1916 was 95,566 as compared with
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    The Civil Guard.
    122 7 Parades for August. Wednesday, August 15 Parades at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar 5.15 pm. Saturday, August 18 Tanjong Pagar Company, Normanton Range 3.30 p.m. Sunday, Angnst 19. Tanjong Pagar Company, Normanton Range 7.30 a.m. Saturday, August 25. Nos. 3 and 4 Sections Pearls Hill Company. Normanton
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      483 7 NOTICES NOTICE. The public are notified that the tetasseirt bas fixed the maximum that may be charged for milk i ntail shops. The prices are as follows.- p?r per Tin v t e Milkmaid Sweet- Mcd Condeawrd $19 00 0.40 m irden- Eagk Sweetened Ccml.n ed $19 00 0 40
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      326 7 _JW«TED WANTED Works Foreman with a knowledge ••f timber work. Apply H, caro ol Malaya Tribuu» 10" D 15 8 WATED TO BUY Horse and Gharry with Utrnete ooarplffts. Moat be to «ood condition Replie- to •'Cash" c/> Malaya Ttibune. U li B ll^l- "•■■■^"••••••■SBSBBBBBBBBBBBBBBlSSBBBaSBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBS^^^^ WANTED. Efficient News comi>oaitora for
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      620 7 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA WCORPORATKD IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,001 Reserve Fund £1,900,00f Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1.200,000 BANKERS. The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd.. The London County and Westminster Rank,
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      144 7 Don t worry a about the Bf^^l^l Morning One or two Pinkeites taken before retiring will positively prevent that morning headache and tired feeling. Those dainty laxatives cure constipation, liveriehness, biliousness, sick headaches and ill smelling breath. Slip a phial in your waistcoat pocket to-night wake up tit to-morrow. Of
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      242 7 The Malaya Tribune. Can be had at the following dopota Singapore. Messrs. Koh Co., 90, Bras Basah Road. Money Changer, Adeiphi Hotel. Mr. Pang Boon Tin Tank Road Railway Station.) Messrs. Kwong Seng Chiang Co. Selegie Road. Mr. Jit Lok Kee, 166, Serangoon Road. Mr. M. N. N. Hussein, 180,
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      343 7 the orie nt al Government Securiti Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Established i«74._ Lscobpobateq ja Inlia. FUNDS exceed $30,500,000.00 Absolute Security. Income In 1916 -$4,309,517.50 I Total Out go In 1916- $2,490,418.50 Assurance effected In 1916 $4,230,542.85 Increase In Funds $1,819,099 00 Total Policies in force 67>,N12 assuring, with Bonus additions,
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      143 7 Singapore Volunteer Corps. Orders for the week ending, Friday, Angast 17 To-Day. 8 30 p.m. Drill Hall S.R.E. v, 5.15 do Maxim Co. •i Kampong Bahrn, P.S. Veterans Co. Drill Hall S.V.C. Band. To-morrow. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall S.R.E. N.C.Os. 4.30 Balestier Range S.Y.R. (details). 5.10. Drill Hall Chinese Co.
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  • The Malaya Tribune.
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      24 1 Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Daily.] SUPPLEMENT TO THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. Issued Dally.] VoL IV. No. 189 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS.
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      "Wireless" In Peace and War.
      1476 1 We are so much accustomed to take things for granted that at times mq fail to realise the extraordinary and rapid development which lbs behind facilities which wo have come to regard as comuiouplace features of everyday commercial life. This is particularly the case with
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      Arrivals.
      19 1 August 10. Singkara, Dutch Emile, Dutch August 11 Perak, British Ban Fo Soon, Dutch Senang, Datch Mahidol, Siamese
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      Clearances.
      34 1 August re. Hebe, British Lady Weld, British Van Riebeeck, Dutch Van Goens, Du'ch Melchior Treub, Dutch JaaatSSM, Dutch R. 8. Ram, Dutch Rajah of Sarawak, Sarawak August 11. IloLg Ho, British Reynitiaz, Dutch
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        489 1 THERE IS NO Finer Medium (or Shippers' Advertisements VI; A H THS Shipping Gazette. Write for term*, 2#e CoiJyer Quay, Singapore. P.*O.British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in In«lano.) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Quvarnment.) The Company's MAIL SERVICES
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        271 1 Stoomvaart Maatschappij "ledorland" AND Rotterdam Lloyd" (Incerptrated im Holland.) Royal Dutch Mail Companies). REGULAR MAIL SERVICE Between Java, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Nagasaki and San Francisco and vice versa. Ftr freight, passage and further particulars Apply to Internationale Crediet and Handelsvereeniging "Rotterdam (Incorporated in Holland) 1 D'Almeida Street PHONE, 921.
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        224 1 COTTON AND FLAX Canvas PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION Telephone No. 1464 I No. 496, North Bridge Road, Singapore. Koi)ti)Rlijße Paßetvaarf Maafscbappij Kosal Pacßef Navigation 60., of Batavia. (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) 2—3, COLLYER QUAY. Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government The undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. Rumphiua Belawan.Deli August
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        432 1 I To Advertisers: g Shipping Gazette (Sseakasj MALAYA PENINSIhR. i Terms on Application. -J N. Y. K. NIPPON YUSEN KAiSHA (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co EUROPEAN LIKE. A sen-ice U mnintainei between Yokobvoa via ports to Mm Ba ji mall contract with the Imp,n .1 Go, maintammgthis service
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        33 1 SIngpore Tide Tables. Aug. 13. High water: —7.52 a.m. 7 ft. 2 ins. 6.37 p.m. 8 ft. 3 ins. 14. High water:—9.8 a.m 7 ft. 5 ina. 7.57 p.m. 8 ft. 5 ins.
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