Malaya Tribune, 21 September 1917

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    27 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AINU SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. IV.- No. 223 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 21, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS. Cbt Ittalapa Cribune. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21.
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      410 1 THE MALAYA TRIBUNE f I SHIPPING GAZETTE. f i The popular Newspaper of the I I Straits Settlements. S IS-PUBLISHED DAttY. I» Complete Report* of Local Events f 4 Condensed News from F.M.S. Java* W j China, India, Ceylon and Japan! 4 Full and Latest War News. I Extraordinary New
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      240 1 [THE MALAYA TRIBUNE 1 AND 2 SHIPPING GAZETTE. j SUBSCRIPTION RATES. 2 Payable In Agyance. I Per annum $14.00: I Half-yearly 7.25 g 1 Per quarter 365 i I Per mensem 1.25 I Postage Extra 50 Cts. per month. g y Temporary 'Phone No. 171. MflVf ff ftftf f tff
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    Sir Eric Geddes.
    1457 2 Once a Railway Porter. Sir Erie Geddes, the First Lord of the Admiralty, wag once a railway porter, and on Saturday, July 28, he made a speech to his new constituents, which contained some interesting personal details, and also some interesting matter about th war. It was
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    Civil Guard.
    44 2 Drills for September 1917. To-day, 21st.—Parades, Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 5.15 p.m. Monday, 24th—Entir.. Company Parade a? Havelock Road Polio a Station, 5.15 p.m. Friday, 28th —Parades, Pearls Hill an 1 Tanjong Pagar, 5.15 p.m. A. aQfIBW Officer Commanding, Cfaril Guard.
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    Indian Immigration.
    172 2 The Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, informs us that the Indian Immigration Committee have decided in view of the plentiful «upply of labour available at the present lime in Southern India that condi tions are favourable for a general of recruiting commissions. In spit* of the favourable conditions
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    97 2 Baron Heyking, who has for eight years been Russian Consul-General in London, has been relieved of his oflice. He received a telegram in cypher from Pttrograd requesting him to tender his resignation, without any reason being assigned, and before action conld be taken in the matter his succ ssor was
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      369 2 If you are in need of a SOVEREIGN cure for Diftbetee, Low of Memory, Dyspepsia, Constipation, etc. TRY ONLY ATANK NIGRAH PILLS. are a sure cure for these diseases. They are manufactured from pure Indian vegetable diugs and cost only 60 cents for 32 Pills. A Certified Book. The book
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      48 2 G.C. LEE 158, Prinsep Street. PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER. Qood and well selected Mask VieHn Piano, etc. Qood Strings for Stringed Instruments. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. TEAMS MODERATE. s-ii Raneegunge Drainpipes, Channels, Bends Junctions INOO MALAY Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Hingapora.) Agents fUM HIN Co., 13 Htei Mrtll I Intsprre.
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      760 2 AUCTION SALES. By Order of tbe Custodian of Enemy Property, pursuant to an Order of His Excellency the Governor in Council. In the matter of the Trading with the Enemy Ordinance 1914 to 1916 and of the Alien Enemies (Winding up) Ordinances 1914 to 1917. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE. Of a
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      512 2 FOR SALE FOR PRIVATE SALE. Freehold Godowns Nos. 65 66 rt and 68 Moharned Sultan R 07 15,170 square feet. Apply Ching Keng Lee Co. 59 v FOR SALE PRIVATELY. Three-f-toreyed private dv. house, No. 9 Tong Wan Ro-J just thoroughly overh, 2,795 square feet, leasehold for 999 years. Apply
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    The Rubber Trade.
    135 3 Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association. 313 th Auction, 19th 20th September. otf«red for Sale Pels. 18,45«.25 or 2,460, 8331b. (Tone 'JftTl.lt). Prices Realised. Kb** smoked fine ribbed g123 to $127 goodn'>bed 112 to 122 tin,, lie to I*7 good plain 16 to 107 CiLttK>keJ fine ribbed 109
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    Messrs. Barlow & Co's Report.
    271 3 Messrs. Barlow Co's Report. Singapore, Sept. 20. At this week's Auction which occupied two days, the quantity oatatogued amounted to some 1,120 tons of which 1,099 tons were offered and 805 tons were sold. A iteaJy demand was experienced and prices generally were on a higher level than Mat week,
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    Messrs. Guthrie & Co’s Report
    227 3 Messrs. Guthrie Co’s Report Singapore, Bept 20 The weekly rubber pnction Md \>s<terday and to-day was marked fey a good gen«ral demand and an exceptionally large clearance, 805 toni having been sold ont of 1120 tuns catalogued. The top price for Vine Ribbed Smoked Sheet was $1 lv at $127
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    A STUBBORN FOE.
    141 3 To conquer an obstinate enemy (equina persistency and perseverance. It is the same with Rheumau*m, the dread foe of mankind, which ranks foremost in stubbornness. To radicate it from the system, you must use the right weapon. Little s Oriental Balm is the only remedy that can
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    Straits Produce.
    244 3 Singapore, September, 21. Tin —See Local and General column. Copra.— Business done. Tamoca.— Steady. Business done. Sago Flour. Do. Business done. Q-ambier.—'So Business. Steady. Business done. Other Pfodmol+r-MMrkat Quiet. Lata! Loc4l Market a»9r»tioi*. Nutmegs 110 S. per pioul 140.00 Nutmegs 80 S. 45 qq Copra Bali 5 25
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    Barlow's Produce Report.
    34 3 CopraSingapore, September 20. We have nothing fresh to report under this heading. To-day's quotations may be given as $5.50 for fine sundried and $5 to $5.20 for fair to good qualities.
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    European Mails.
    59 3 Delivered fa London, The following are the ilalea of lepartare from Singapore of th< Salopian Mails an 1 thslr n Lon v J. MAIU LKfT. DlSLi B.I. June TO Aug. 10 B.I. July I» Aug. 17 P. O. July 14 Aug 3 P.iO. July 24 Sept. 10 B.I.
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    Wireless Reports.
    14 3 Vessels in commnnioation at noon with the local Commercial Wireleea Station —None.
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    Schoolboys on Babies.
    201 3 A schoolmaster sends an English paper the following Average age of boys, years. Extracts from composition on "Babieo." "Babies should not be taught bad habits." "As it grows older it begins to have teeth. By this time the mother will know whether it is a boy or
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    Years of Discretion.
    40 3 Age Harald. Pa what does it mean when it says a man has arrived at years of discretion It means, Johnnie, that he s too young to die and too old to have an* .uu."— Age Herald.
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    Local Share Market.
    135 3 Singapore, September 21. Messrs Latham and Co., the rcade, advise the following qnot >na: lorGajah $4.30 $4.40 erKunings 1.50 1.60 yerMolek 2.85 yerPanas 12.25 12.50 algownie 6.20 6.30 I nhH Jelotong 0.72$ 0.77$ akit Katil 0.92$ 1.00 v hangkatSerdg.... 9.60 9.75 lenealy 2.40 2.50 Jaytor 10.00 10.25
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    The Difference.
    46 3 The grocer's boy was lumbering up the kitchen stairway with his arm full of packages. Boy," said the mispress of the house, somewhat sharply, are jour feot clean V Yeu'm, he answered, »t ill climbing the stairs. It's only me shoes that's dirty.' Puck.
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    Murder of King Albert.
    181 3 Advised by Yon Biasing. The Courrier de l'Armee Beige cives thM following extracts from the last will and testament of (leneral yon Biasing, lat* Governor of Belgium, who, it will be noted. I Bggeatl in his deathbed statement, that King Albert of Belgium be killed. It
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    An Earl’s Engagement.
    96 3 London, July 6.—The marriage is announoed, and will take place quietly on September 15, of the Earl of Orford and Gladys, youngest daughter of the Rev T H R and Mrs. Oakes of Netley St Matthew, Southampton, Lord Orford, who is sixty-three years of age, succeeded his
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      615 3 Two Serials TO-NIGHT Two Seriate AT THE POPULAR PHOTO-FLAY HOUSE EMPIRE Tanjong Pagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. SECOND SHOW 9.15 SHARP THE IRON CLAW 20 Episode*— 40 Parts. ipisode 13. "The Hidden Race" Parts Episode 14. "The Plunge for Life P"t« The Purple Mask Last 2 Episodes—Last 4 Parts.
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    A CAUSERIE.
    1123 4 As we hazarded in yesterday's issue the interview of Qeneral Smuts served a double purpose. It was to hearten our Allies and dishearten our enemies. It served another purpose as we 1 It was of use in checking any ill considered movement for peace by irresponsible individuals and
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    Johore News.
    222 4 “Our Day” Fund 1917. (From Our Own Corr'tpondent.) Johore Bahrn, Sept. 19. By kind permission of His Highness The Saltan of Johore, The New Jaya Opera Coy., of Muar will stage 4 PuDchnagar" und*r the kind Patronage of The Hon'ble D G. Campbell at the Theatre Hall, Jalan
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    Amusements.
    85 4 The Cinemas. The Grip of Love (a big drama of the mountains) and Little Bopaep" (2-part L. Ko comply) ar 9 two ot the new features th.it will be scremed at the Hiriuai Hill tonicb>, ilong with The Girl Reporter's Scoop"—a detective story. Date -ive Craig Kennedy appears in
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    Coming Events.
    67 4 To day. St, Matthew, To morrow. E. Unite Assce. Corpn. mating, noon. c Sanday. loth Su.iiay after Trinity. Monday. Moon First Quarter Football j S.U.F.A. va. Sea D dencea. Lodge St. Goergo Regular. 9 p v Legislative Council, 2.30 p.m. Tuesday. Chamber o/ Commerce, 2 30 p tn
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    Local and General.
    499 4 Tin here No quotation. Rubber is quoted at 2j£l t crepe and 2 7} for sheet. Mr N F W Paul, who j7n«,l h. RNV R, is to b November. ln The fnneial of iha late Towkt* Chop Y o Aik Leong will tak. place on Sunday,
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    The Rents Board.
    52 4 His Excellency the Governor has appointed the following to be members of the Rent Assessment Board tor Singapore town and island: The Hon Mr C J Saunders (President), A If B Aagnltta, R Sit J Braddell, II Carpmael, Gaw Khek Khiam, M .Meyer, I W Tessensohn, and
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    To=Day’s Contents.
    116 4 Pages Ihk Great War Th» Fighting Fronts S Russia 5 French Chamber 5 Ships and Shipping 5 American Preparations 5 The King's Tour 5 Germany Perturbed 5 The Peace Move 5 French Consular News 5 General i Sir Eric Geddes 2 Indian Immigration The Civil Guard 2 Local
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      131 4 mm i co. NEW SHIPMENT OF Le Trefle Incarnat Perfume, Hair Lotion Face Powder and Soap. LUBRICATING FOR ALL PURPOSES STOCKS ALWAYS ON HAND For Particulars and Prices APPLY TO THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co. (8.5.), LTD. (Incorporated in England) St. Helen's Court, Singapore. WHITFIELD'S World Renowned Safeo ESTABLISHED 1845. As
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      472 4 CINEMA CASINO Off Beach Road TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT A Programme that is drawing packed Louses every night. IN THE SECOND SHOW Butterfly Pictures present MAN and BEAST The film which has proved itself to be the Wirlu J Most Stupendous PhotoDramatic Success. There are no murderous plots or thieving schemes to
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      151 4 State Express Cigarettes "555" at 85 cents per t n DUTY INCLUDED AND "Conors" at $X.OO per t'n DUTY INCLUDED. Special Prices on Wholesale Orders On application to Messrs Caldbeck, Macgregor AND CO. ADELPHI HOTEL NOTICE. We received from Holland out of the Steamer's Ice-room Smoked Eel -j Smoked Salmon
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      59 4 SUBSIDIARY SILVER COMMISSION. Members of the public who are in possession of information as to the causes of the present shortage of subsidiary silver or who have suggestions to make as to remedial measures are requested to communicate with the Secretary of the Subsidiary Silver Commission (Mr. J.H. Pedlow) at
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    57 5 The Fighting Fronts. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. Continuous Activity. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, Sept. 19, 11.25 p.m. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports There was great reciprocal artillery tiring in the Ypres sector. Oar aeroplanes on Tuesday, despite most unfavourable weather, continued to observe for our artillery One enemy machine was
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    Offensive Renewed.
    32 5 London, Sept. 20, 12.20 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig states We attacked this morning on a wide front eastward of Ypres. Satisfactory progress is reported. We have already captured valuable positions.
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    Further Particulars.
    449 5 London, Sept. 20, 4.35 p.m. Renter's correspondent at British Headquarters says that the British have renewed the offensive on a big scale which it is impossible at present to define. The Hanks of the attack met with the most intense fighting. The zone lies on both sides of
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    FRENCH.
    44 5 Huns Repulsed. London. Sept. 19, 11.25 p.m. A French communique says A m attack on the salient west F.-oidmont farm was repulsed after a abort but violent struggle. »0 Champagne, in the region of Soaa»n and Teton, the bombardment was lively and sustained.
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    Probable Enemy Offensive.
    67 5 London, Sept. 20, 5 40 a.m. Paris, semi-official: The Gernun bombardment on the Aisne, Champagne and at Verdun has to idy lasted twenty-four hours.and tinues very violently. It apparently presages an enemy offenLondon, Sept. 20, 6.0 p.m. French communique states: There is intense artillery firing sooth of
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    In the Balkans.
    28 5 London, Sept. 19, 10.10 p.m. French eastern commnniqne In the lake region, the French carried a neight nine kilometres north-west of Momulista, on lake Ochrida.
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    RUMANIAN.
    59 5 Successful Raids. London, Sept. 20, 7.50 a.m. The correspondent of the Times at Rumanian headquarters says the enemy has been inactive for three weeks since his defeat by the Rumanians who have since carried out successful raids. The new 7n% me battaIion »n one raid took 400 prisoners and
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    RUSSIAN.
    40 5 More Success. London, Sept. 20, 5.30 p.m. Wireless Russian official: We drove back, with great losses, an enemy offensive eastward of Lemburg and in the direction of Riga. The enemy recaptured a sector of his positions southward of Grozechti.
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    ENEMY REPORTS.
    65 5 The British Attack. London. Sept. 20, 4.55 p.m. Wireless German official After a most violent fire between Southoulst wood and Lys, the English launched a strong attack on a broad front at day -break. French attacks yesterday near Hill 344 were unsuccessful. We shot down twenty aeroplanes. A
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    The King’s Tour.
    95 5 Ia Lanark. London Sept. 19, 8.5 p m. H. M. the King to-day toured the principal steel and iron works of Lanarkshire. He warmly shook hands with William Hodge, brother of the Pensions Minister, who is an employee in the same steelworks where the Minister formerly worked.
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    Visits Concluded.
    61 5 Lon Ion, Sapt. 20, 6 25 p.m. The King has concluded his tour of west Scotland. He reviewed at Glasgow two hundred survivors of torpedoed merchantmen, including the Lnsitania, congratulating the stewardesses of the Lusitania on their recovery from the terrible experiences. He also congratulated an apprentice for
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    Russia.
    70 5 Trial of Gen. Korniloff. London, Sept. 20, 5.40 a.m. Petrograd It is announce! that General Korniloff will be triod by courtmartial with a jnry. The trial at th* instance of the Soldiers and Workmen will be at the front, not in Petrograd. M. Terestchenko has been appointed deputy Premier.
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    American Missioo.
    31 5 London, 3ept. 20. 6.50 a.m. New York President Wilson is sending to Russia a mission of 60 labourites to counteract the German propaganda that the United States is undemocratic.
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    Party Meetings.
    70 5 London, Sept. 2G, 1.15 p.m. Petrograd The Helsingfors soldiers and workmen have consented to the Government's demand to send back to Petrograd the exiles men- oned on Sept. 11. The committee of the Cadets' party has passed a resolution urging the Cadets not to participate in the democratic
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    Greek Traitor Arrested.
    31 5 London, Sept. 20, 5 40 a.m. Athena: General Papoulas, who ordered the Greek troops to fire on the Allies on Dec. 1 last, has been arrested at Miasolonghi.
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    French Chamber.
    414 5 Further Utterances. London, Sept. 20, 4 35 a.m. Paris The Chambor pa°s*J a vote of confidonce ia the Govern, inent by 378 to one after a debate or an interpellation regarding the cabinet's war measures and aims. Que*, tions demanded the reply to enemy p«ac« manoeuvres in the
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    Germany Perturbed.
    59 5 Pro-Kaiser Campaign. London, Sept. 20, 12.25 a.m. Amsterdam President Wilson's reply to the Papal Note is perturbing the authorities in Germany, who are continuing organised proKaiser demonstrations. The Cologne Gazette, therearent, admits that the Entente diplomatists have already partially jeopardised German national unity, a great part of the
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    Important Interview.
    43 5 London, Sept. 20, 1.55 p.m. The Tageszeitung states that Count Westarp, leader of the Conservatives in the Reichstag, has gone to Headquarters at the invitation of Hindenbursr, to discuss the question of Belgium. The interview is considered to be most important.
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    Australian Legislation.
    58 5 London, Sept. 20,12.25 p.m. Melbourne Owing to the opposition of Ministerial supporters the Government will withdraw the proposal tax on unenlisted men (cabled yesterday). It now proposes a five per centum super tax on incomes of all bachelors and widowers, irrespective of age. The Senate has passed the
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    Canadian Dynamiter.
    21 5 London, Sept. 20, 6.50 a.m. Montreal Monette, the ringleader of the dynamiters of Lord Athelstan's residence, has been arrested.
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    Quebec’s Bridge.
    31 5 London, Sept. 20, 1.50 p.m. Quebec The bridge span has now been raised ninety feet. The engineers have ordered the hoisting not to exceed two feet in fourteen minutes.
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    Australian Cyclone.
    28 5 London, Sept. 20, 1.50 p.m Sydney A remarkable cyclone swept over the country. There is wide spread damage. Two deaths are reported and others are feared,
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    American Preparations
    86 5 Help for the A lies. London, Sept. 20, 12.25 a.m. Washington: Ten millions sterling have been loaned to Britain and fonr to France. British and Fr nob officers, experienced on the western front in bombing and a>-ti)l-ry control by aeroplane observation, and other specialised subjects, aie being attached
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    Oil Production.
    61 5 London, Sept. 20, 12.25 a.m. New York i The President of the Standard Oil Co. has declared that America is able to produce all the necessary supplies of crude oil, patrol and kerosene for America's and the Allies' war demands. The oil refining capacity was greater than tho
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    The Luxburg Affair.
    46 5 Swedish Protests. London. Sept 20, 5.40 a.m. Stockholm otßcial! The Swedish Miniater to Berlin was instructed on Sept. 10 strongly to protest about the Luxburg affair pointing out that the German anth >rities ha 1 abused Sweden's confidence in a particularly grave manner.
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    A Severance Favoured
    38 5 London, Sept. 20, 9.55 a.m. Buenos Aires The Senate almost unanimously voted that Argentina should sever relations with Ger many. The resolution low goes to the Deputies Public fueling is in favour of its passage.
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    U. S. Alert.
    51 5 London, Sept. 20, 1 50 p.m. Washington It is officially announced in connection with Sweden's reply regarding the Luxburg affair, cabled on Sept 11, that no messages were ever transmitted for Germany to or from Berlin through the United States state department without the latter knowing the
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    Canada’s Apples.
    24 5 London, Sept. 20, 0.50 a.m. Ottawa Anstralia has raised the embargo on Canadian apples bnt restricts the importation to ten thousand boxes
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    New Appointment.
    24 5 London, Sept. 20, 6JO a.m. Sir Arthnr Yapp, secretary of the V M C A, has been appointed Director of Food Economy.
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    Cotton Dealings.
    63 5 London, Sept. 19, 3.2 0 p.m. The Cotton Control Boar«i ias approved a sch'-me to alllow j-alings in futures on tae Liverpool market from November 1, in all positions commencing Jannary to August, with lhtle restriction. The basis grade of cotton agreed on is good middling instead of
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    STOP PRESS.
    238 5 The British Offensive. London, Sept, 20, 0.50 p.m. Reuters correspondent at British Headquarters says To-day's attack has been another fine success for British arms. The troops penetrate ed to a depth of a mile, which was a wonderful achievement considering the character of the ground Advanced troops reached
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    Ships and Shipping.
    52 5 British Returns. London, Sept. 19, 10.30 a.m. The Admiralty stares The arrivals last week were 2.695 and the mailings 2,737. EUfht vessels over and 20 ander MOO tons were sank, six were unsuccessfully attacked. One fishing boat was sunk. The twenty ander 1.000 include nine «unk dating
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    Pacific Coast Strike.
    31 5 London, S-ut 2<>, 6.50 a.m. Tmt chairman of tho Shipping B.ard has indefinitely postponed his trip to the Pacific as the prospect of a strike settlement has improved.
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    Freight Increases.
    37 5 London, Sept. 20, 7.50 a,m. The Times says substantial increases of freights eastwards aud to Australia are expected shortly. O itward freights to In- ia will be provisionally raised by a third from November L
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    The Hun's Hand?
    62 5 London, Sept. 2, 7.50 a.m. Wellington (N. Z.) Thetleamer Port Kembla from Australia bound for the United Kingdom with mails and a valuable cargo, was sunk by the explosion of an infernal machine whon in Cook's Straits. One side of ship was almost blown out She foundered
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    Neutral Tonnage.
    64 5 London, Sept. 20, 6.50 a.m. Atlantic City: The Vice-Chairman of the Shipping Bjard has an nonnced that the Government is powerless to compnan leer neuti I ships held up in the ports, but neutrals are ready to use this tonnage for cargo carrying between American ports, when the
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    French Figures.
    35 5 London, Sept. 20, 6.0 p.m. The French arrivals during the week, were 980 and sailings 894. The sinkings were two vessels over md two under sixteen hundred tons. Unsuccessfully attacked vessels numbered two.
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    Countering the U Boats.
    146 5 London, Sept. 20, 6.25 p.m. It is authoritatively stated that anti-submarine measures are meeting with success. A further reducti m of losses may be expected. A system whereby smoke-boxes" are thrown overboard and throw out smoke clouds, concealing the ships, has been in use for some
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    The Peace Move.
    305 5 Views of the Allies. Loudon, Sept. 20, 2 55 p.m. Renter understands that the following is the view of British well-informed quarters regarding the attitude of Britain and the Allies towards the recent general, but often contradicted, statements in the enemy Press, particularly the German Press, concerning
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    French Consular News.
    287 5 (By courtesy of the French Consulate-) Paris, Sept. 18, 6.20 p.m. The Ministerial Declaration read before the Chamber says that the enemy endeavours to attack oar moral resistance. The Government will resist these insidious and criminal enterprises and will pnnish with tho almost severity all those who
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    Sporting.
    456 5 Football. S.C C vs. S.C.F.A. Attended by a large gathering of spectators, the above league match, which was played on the S.C.C. ground last evening, although a rather uneven contest, the Chinese lacking in weight, was nevertheless very interesting both teams playing a determined game. From the start the
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    Swimming Club Launches.
    42 5 On Sunday laancb.ee will leaver Johnston's Pier at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. 230 and 3.30 p.m., and the Clob Bangalow, at 9.30 and 10.30 a m., 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. High Tide 1.37 p.m. Height Bft Bin.
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    “Our Day,” 1917.
    180 5 Garden Fete at Tyersall. Children's Carnival- Oct. 18th, 4 to 6 p. m. Arranged by Fancy Dress Parade Mrs Clumeck Bran Pies, etc Mrs Wreford Merry-go-round Mrs Nissirn Donkey Rides Mr W "ook See Saws, etc Mrs R Pears Wheel of Fortune Mrs Monro Aunt Sally Mrs
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    The Blighties
    311 5 This talented troup of local amateurs gave a most enjoyable performance in aid of "Our Day" fund, in the Victoria Theatre laat night, and a packed house testified to the merit of the entertainment by freque it applause and encores. The programme was as follows Part L Cheero
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    Sikh Assistance.
    166 5 Od Sunday the 16th instant the Sikh Community of Singapore held a meeting at the Sikh temple, 175 Queen Street, for the collection of funds in aid of the British Red Cross. Prayers were offered for the success of the British arms. A committee was formed and a
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    Legal Intelligence.
    303 5 THE ASSIZES. Alleged Murder. Before the Chief Just ice (Sir John BackniH, k.c) this morning, the case was heard in which a Macau Chinese named Wong Teng Yin alias Wong Pin is charged with murder of a compatriot named See Long Cheong, by stabbing him with a boiler
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    Marine Court,
    57 5 In the Marine Court this morning, before Lt. Commander B. A. Cator, R.N., an enquiry was commenced into the circa instance* attending the stranding of a British vessel near Raffles Lighthouse, a short time ago. The vessel has since been refloated and is undergoing repairs. The enquiry was
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      272 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE Is hereby given that ONG THYE TEONG having left our firm, the Power of Attorney granted to him dated 17th November, 1916, is hereby revoked. Cycle Carriage Co. Kuala Lumpur, September SO. 1917. 21 9 26 9 JOHORE "OUR DAY" FUND. 1917. By kind permission of Ilia
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    STOCKS AND SHARES
    819 6 Prices Quoted in the Market this Honing sinqapobh, SarraMBEB 21. Messrs Lyal'. and Bratt, Mxoh&nge and Share Brokers, Issue the following list of quotations: Robber Shares. Nom. Vain*. Buyers. 8-"»« J/- Allagar 3/3 2,9 t Anglo Java 6/9 6 9 J/- Anglo-Malay 10/- 12/1 Aver Kuuing 85/-
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    EXCHANGE.
    74 6 Mr -~m Singapore, September 21 3 )n LondonBank 4 mfr. 2/4$ Demand 2/4 j PriTate 3 mjn. 2/4 27/32 On tn l a— Bwik T. T. 159 On Hoi gkong Bank d/d 391% pwn. On Bhaighai— Bank i t 47 On J»t Bank T. T On Japan— Bank d/d.
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    Wire News.
    1530 6 (From Indian Exchanges.) Italy's Offensive. Lahore, Sept. 1. —The Civil and Military Gazette special cables London, 30th August.—General Cadorna interviewed by the Messagero said The present offensive owing to its vast objectives, daring and probable effects is one of the most important in the history of the war.
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      149 6 There is no Better Ale Than BULLDOG ALE OX SALE AT The Leading Hotels AND Principal Liquor Dealers. i——imm ■■«■l— i hi m mi iii i—«rin Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE On Saturday, September 22. Just Arrived! Jist Arrived!! Cornets, Baritone (in C. ana* B flat) Euphonium (4 valves
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      838 6 For Japanese Curios General Goods GO TO Maruu Oo. Nu. ii), HigSi Sreet, Singapore. I WHOLESALE RETAIL DIPOBTERS. STOCKS ALWAYS ON HAND, VEDIC TONIC I (Iron and Amber Compound.) This Ayur Vedic medicine is specially prepared for those who are suffering from malarial fever, constant vomiting of bile, for general
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      657 6 Mails Close. To-day Batu Pahat Hong Wan 2 pm Port Hwettenham and Telok Anson *Kinta 2.80 pm Medan Van Goens 2.30 pm Hongkong, Shanghai Japan, taking mails for U.8.A. St Canada 2.30 pm 0V fort Swettenham, Penang, taking mails for Europe, etc. 2.30 pmj V .ilaooa and Muar 'Lady Weld
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    The War on Land.
    2211 7 Three Years—and After. After three ye?is of the neatest war of all time, wo cannot fail to pause for an hwtojet iv Ofdejf t< glance back over tho hard and ston* road which wo have trq '©TI id. We. recall with a shulder the truly kua
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    "Union of Death."
    140 7 Serbian Traitors Shot. Corfu, July 6.—A semi-official communique gives a number of detail j regarding the high treason trial for which two Serbian offioers and an Austrian subject were shot on Jane 26th outside Salonika. The prisoners wer6 members of a secret society called Union of Death."
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      344 7 NOTICES^ MUNICIPAL NOTICE. CHARGES FOB THE SUPPLY OF GAS. The Municipal Commissioners of he Town of Singapore hereby give notice that from Ist November next the nett rates per 1.000 cubic feet of L 3 8 supplied will be increased as rollows: Where the consumption is less than 100,000 cubic
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      486 7 WANTED WANTED in£T an^ Condactor for an Estate l™ iD Apply wit h testimoni»lB to Pateraon Simons Co, Ltd (Incorporated in England) 14 9 v WANTED Wanted agents to deal with all sorts of Indian musical instruments etc. Apply for terms and quotations to P.O. Box 496, G-P.O Calcutta. 1
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      637 7 BANKS__ CHARTERED BANK OF INDI A, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 6'J,? J X) Bw:.res8 w :.res of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund jTI.QOO.OOr Reserve Liability of "-prit ;o-^ J 1,200,1)00 BANKERS. The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank,
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      82 7 Don't use harsh Purgatives that clear the intestines quicklj nil leave the oMicate membranes inflamed and dry, and u-ually in a worse condition than before. PINKETTES the dainty laxatives, are free ErOfll hanit-forming druga and give nature just the assistnee needed toe-tabiish regular habits of heaitu, hoi on.> do they
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      60 7 Train Service, Slugapore (Tank-Road) Dally. The 10.25 a.m train from Johore Bahrn to Gemas and the 6.45 a.m. train from Gemas to Johore Bahrn cavo commenced tanning from the 3rd May. 1 The former train connects with the 9 a.m. train, Tank Road to J.horo Bahrn, and the latter with
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      276 7 the o rien -iTjOT" Government Security Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Established 1874. Imcobporatkd in India. FUNDS exceed $30,500,000.00 absolute Security. income in 1916 -$4,309,517.50 j Total Out go In 1916 $2 490 418 50 assurance effected In 1916 $4,210,542.85 I Increase In Fundi $1,819 099.00 lotal Policies In force 65,842
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  • The Malaya Tribune.
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      Masthead
      24 1 Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Dally.] SUPPLEMENT TO THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. Issued Dally.] Vol. IV.- No. 223 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS.
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      Arrivals.
      39 1 September 19. Sri Muar, British Sri Pataua, British Schouten, Dutch R. 8. Ram, Dutch September 20. Circe, British Hebe, British Klang, British Lady Weld, British Ranee, British Meran, British Hong Wan, British Singkep, Dutch Donggala, Dutch Emile, Dutch
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      Clearances.
      15 1 September 19. Kampar, British Ipoh, British Medusa, British Anjou, British Reael, Dutch Asdang, Siamese
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      Tientsin Threatened.
      127 1 According to an officer of the D. K. K. liner T«ncho Maru from Tientsin, the presnut silting of thf» Peiho is indeed something novel, and the river bed has now a layer of mud sor 6 ft. deep. A larg« number of dredgers are now vigorously brought into
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      Singapore Harbour.
      101 1 Signal Mast, East Whirf. The berthing numbers for vessels enteriug Keppel Harbour from the East will be hoisted on the South end of the upper yard, and for vessel* entering from the West on the North end. For vessels of the Straits Steamship Company and local vessels of
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      Singapore Tide Tables.
      113 1 Friday, Sept. 21. High water 0 18 am 8 ft 8 ins. 0.39 pm 9 ft 2 ins. Saturday, Sept 22 High water.:— 1 2b* am 8 ft. 3 ins. 1.6* pm 9ft lin. Sunday. Sept. 23.—M00n. Max. Dec. S. 4h A High water 2.13 pm 7
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        517 1 THERE IS JSP I Finer Medium I for Shippers' Advertisements THAN THE Shipping Gazette. Write for terms, 20c Collyer Quay, Singapore. P.*O.British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) The Company's MAIL SERVICES
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        279 1 Stoomvaart Maatschappil "lederland" AND Rotterdam Lloyd" (Incorporated in Holland.) (Royal Dutch Mail Companies). REGULAR MAIL SERVICE Between Java, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,; Yokohama, Nagasaki and San Francisco and vice versa. For freight, passage and further particulars Apply to Internationale Crediet and Handelsvereeniging "Rotterdam" (Incorporated in Holland) 1 D'Almeida Street PHONE. 931.
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        66 1 Koninklijke Paketvaar t Maatschappij A STEAMER SAILING BIREOT For Rangoon. For particulars as to freight and passage, plefcse apply to the Agent, 2 and 3 Collyer Quay. 19 9 22 9 Direct Passage to Seattle by fast steamer under American Flag carrying about 100 first class passengers at moderate rates.
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        458 1 SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. Entrances—Taojoog Pagar. Wharves Section Godowns Gate Entrances Bonded Warehouses, Trafalgar St. East Reclamation. Storage i and 1 /T. Pagar. P S East East 1 and 2. 20/22 Storage B 1 Wharf Road. Sheers 3 19 1 do (Dry Docks) 3 Dock Store, Head 0 Tower Office, Police
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        461 1 To Advertisers: I OUR Shipping Gazette I Circulates in every port throughout the MALAY PENINSULA. I Terms on Application. N. Y. K. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00. EUROPEAN LINE. A service ti maintained between Yokohama via ports to Mammae and Londi mail contract with the
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