Malaya Tribune, 18 March 1918

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    30 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] Vw/ AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. I EVENING DAILY. Vol. V. -No. 64 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1918 PBICE 5 CENTS. ClK IHalapa Cribune. MONDAY, MARCH 18.
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    Japanese Students.
    1569 2 A Revolution try Spirit. Those who have read tho Advertiser's reports abont tho meeting of the Yoang Men's Radical Party at Hibiya and Uyeno Parks will be anxious to know the exact significance of thi-J movmj. Nt, jnat what these students are demanding, what organisation they have* and
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    Plague and Iodine.
    245 2 Plague is making gr.\at ravages in the especially in China. India too is sofiering aud nearer home there have been numbers of cases, though bithr rlo, there is nothing to cause i 1 rm. As for remedies tincture of i .iiu" has great vhlue. This hatlately b
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    Civil Guard.
    66 2 Drill Programme for March. Monday, Mar. IS.—Parade at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar 6 15 p.m. Friday, liar. 82.—N0 drill satnrday, Mar 2.1. -Normanton B log 4 p m. Monday, afar. 25 —Parade el P iris Hill and Tanjong Pagar M 5 p.m. Friday, Mar. 29 —Parade at
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      503 2 Atank by. nm Nigrah Merit Pills. Mone Sheer merit alone has won for Atank Nigivh Pill its proud position as the world's for the common a 1m 'its of the urinary system, of the digestive organs—stomach, livt md bowels. It regulates the liver and bowels, tones up the st nu.li,
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      869 2 I AUCTION SALES. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF High Grade Mahogany Stained, Wax Polished Teak Blackwood Househoid Furniture, Cottage Piano Wo" and Piants, etc., etc. 0 1 To be held at j v Inverturret No 4, Gallop Road. Tannin. On Saturday, March 23, at fa noon Comprising :—An excellent toned cottage
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    Local Share Market.
    251 3 Monday, Mar. 18. -r»r* Latham and Co., th> Arcad->. advise the following quota tions Alortfajah $3 50 $3 75 Ayr Knniug» 085 1.00 Aver Moiek 1.90 2.10 AjerPanaf 8.00 820 BaUownio 4.75 500 Bukit Jii-jwoag 0.50 v.GO Bakit Kstil 0.73 0 85 Bakit a B 0.60 0.70
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    Singapore Golf Club.
    156 3 The annual general m* eting of the Singapore Golf Club was held on Thn rs lay evening. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Toung, GCM G) presided over a large attendance The report and accounts *ere adopted unanimously. With regard to the election of officers. Sir Arthur
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    Straits Produce.
    285 3 Singapore, March, 18. r»n.—See Local and General column. Copra. No business. Tarioca. —Weak. Business done. Sago Flour. —Business done. Qambier. —Business done. Pepper —Steady. Business done, ''ther Proi'uctf." A&rke-i Quiet. Utet L«al Market Ovotttioas Nutmegs HQ 8. pioul $40.00 80 S. #>> 43.00 Bali w 7.70 Copra Gorong
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    In Egypt.
    408 3 Some Curious Custom*. Despite the great spread of education throughout Egypt the people itU remain very superstitious and inccuiage the practice of customs aid ceremonies, which, apart from <<eing curious, are highly immoral and .acrilegious. Attention has been irawn to the existence of these shocking customs by the
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    Wireless Report.
    14 3 Vessels in communication at noon with the local Commercial Wireless Station :—None.
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      227 3 Very Powerfil Productions will be Shown To-night AT THE Marlborough Theatre BEACH ROAD. Metro Pictures Corporation Presents Chflrminß Ml E«-«y Wcl»l en i n The Trail of the Shadow in c ACTS. A powerful romaotic tale of love and advsnture Ti action and dash to interest the men and there
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    THE COMING OFFENSIVE.
    1420 4 It wonld not be surprising wero the long delayed German offensive to start this fortnight. By that time tbe Rissians have either to ratify the peaoe of Brest-Litovsk or to decline it. On that decision will depend whether the remaining German divisions in the East are to
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    Swatow Earthquake.
    111 4 The Relief Food The honorary secretary acknowledges with thanks the amounts undermentioned, set opposite to each, from the following donators Consul General for China (Mr. Oh Jui Hiang). 20 J. G. Campbell 10 Wong Fook Kee 200 Lim Hoh 199 Goh Tong Lor 199 Kang Cheng Soo 100
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    New Publication.
    205 4 We have received a copy of the fi-st number (March 15) of the S. C. L. A. Recorder, a bi-monthly magazine issued by the Straits Chinese Literary Association. The Hon. Editor is the Rev. Ooh Hood Keng and the Hon. Associate Editors Messrs. Chew Cheng Youg and Groh
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    Ho Hong Bank.
    69 4 The first annual general meeting of the 110 Hong Bank, Ltd, was held on Saturday last, at which the report and accounts were adopted aod passed. The sum of three thousand dollars was voted for directors' fees in I the retiring directors and auditor* were re-elected. The
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    Heavyweight Boxing.
    31 4 London, March 16, 1.15 p.m. Kansas City: Jess Willard will fight Fred Fulton for tbe heavy, weight championship of the world on July 4. Details have not been settled.—Renter.
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    128 4 Mr. G. S. Sargent, of Victoria Estate, Nibong Tebal, has been granted a commission in the East Surrey Regiment. There has been a sharp drop in the prices of motni chests and box strapping o .ving to a report that vessels running to America will not accept robber packed in
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    Local and General.
    546 4 Tin here is at $149 in m j no sellers. iWWO (N Rubber is quoted at 2/6 f nr and2/5i for sheet. f rcre l* Lt.-Col. W. J. p. visit to Kuala Lumpur. 00 a Dr. and Mrs. Handy of Singanor* have arrived in Penang on T
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    In the Courts.
    203 4 Motor-Car Cases. On charged of driving without head-lights,overcrowding,and breach of other traffic regulations, several motor-car drivers were charged this morning before Mr Langhatn Carter at the instance of Inspector Hills, and convicted, tines ranging from $2 to $10 being imposed. Coroner's Enquiries. In the case of a
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      171 4 New Supply of His Master's Gramophones FITTED i\\ with r^N^-Double-Spring Motors AND THE Famous \f "EXHIBITION" <fo^?d Sound Boxes JL iil ROBINSON Co. mom oils Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S.S.), LTD. Incorporated in England. No Further Danger! Patent Bottle Opener (specially made for the use of Aerated Water bottles Can be
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      266 4 GUAN KIAT AND Co., Ltd. (Iniv.rpnnUd' ia the SOaiU SaU-ro.ot. Head Office: 36, Phillip Btreet, Singapore. ESTABLISHED 1917 Tbe successful Tenderers to the S. S. Government and Municipal Commissioners for the year 1918 For the supply of Engineering Stores, Paints and Oils, Metal and Hardware, and Miscellaneous Stores, etc., etc.
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      61 4 fffi c mWmi ipSroi lBenlS FOR SALE AII Icinds of Patent Medicines (British BMrtm Mac.) Charges Moderate. We will allow special rate for wholesale buyers- Can I» h%d fr'.m Naina Mohamed Sons, 19, Rallies Place, Sings pore. THE MulGOtt Belting Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) Manufacturers of The "Multiplar Brand"
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    114 5 The Fighting Fronts. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. General Activity. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, March 15, 11.35 a.m. Field Marshal Sir Donglas Haig reports: We entered the enemy's liu ft west of Villers.Gnislain and back prisoners. We re■•ftsad A 'dB in the neighbourhoods of Passchendaele and Poelcappelle. There was reciprocal artillery
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    Avaition.
    93 5 London, March 15, 11.50 p m. SirD,nglas Haig, reporting on aviation. ?*ys We bombed a rail K-.i oeu Lille and aerodromes iwth out and east of Saint Quentiu. One of the latter's hangars w;»s set afire and two were badly damaged. All our machines returned, London. March 16, 11.50
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    No Repite.
    60 5 London, March 16, 10.35 p.m. Sir Donglas Haig states: We mad* a successful raid north wist of La Vacqnerie. was hostile artillery fire lon'.hwfst of Cambrai, in the neighbourhood of the Scarpe river, ssrthwaid of L-me, on both sides o. L Baaet canal and in the Mesliritrß sector.
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    Aerial Work.
    153 5 London, March 17, 12.5 a m Sir Douglas Haig states Aviation work of reconnaissance, artillery work, ;«hotography, bombing and a deal of air fighting east of oar lii>8 w. nt on, on the whole front yesterday. Over twelve tons of bombs were dropped on rest billets, ammunition depots
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    Heavy Bombardments.
    83 5 London, March 17, 11.43 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports We a&i» aacossfnl raids in the neighborhood of Epehy and Gavrelle. Wh a raid northward of Lens. There is hostile artillery firing sou'hward of the Bapanme. Cacnbrai road and in the Scarpe valley, eastward of Polygon wood, Mo against
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    In the Balkans.
    23 5 LonJon, March 16, 115 p.m. Tae Bulgarians fiercely bombardMomatir on March 13, using M ?h}xiating ahelU and doing considerable damage.
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    FRENCH.
    180 5 Enemy Concentration. London, March 15, 4.15 p.m correspondent at French fcrnf 10art^r8 states Although the does not give a sign when brt- P romi89< l offensive will a he is atill accumulating men ln 5 uater ial on our front with which seemingly tion* B u on y one
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    Germans Fail.
    120 5 London, March 15, 4.20 p.m. A French communique states: We drove out the enemy from the 52*£J2*; occupied west o? Mont Cornillet in Champagne on the ls: inst. We took 24 "prisoner? A detachment simultaneously p«-' m^ft Gwinanlin,lß at Mint Blond and brought back prisoners. Uar defence preparations
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    BELGIAN.
    56 5 Much Good Work. London, March 15, 8 30 a.m. Belgian communique There has been considerable artillery firing during the past two days. An enomy raid at Mercem was stopped by barrages. The enemy is using quantities of gas shells. We have replied similarly. Serioas bombing encounters oc 3urred in
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    ENEMY REPORTS.
    172 5 War Lords Go West. London, March 13, 12.45 a.m. Amsterdam A frontier correspondent announces that the Kaiser, :he Crown Prince, General Hindenburg and Qeneral Ladendoiff are expected in Brnsaels at the end >f the week, going thence from the Flanders front. Officers in Brussels consider that he offensive
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    French Attack.
    31 5 London, \Iarch 15, 5.20 p ui. Wireless German official: A strong French attack on a wide front only gained a foothold in onr trenches west of the Thnizy-Naaroy road.
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    Turkish Claim.
    26 5 London, March 16, 9 25 p m, Wireless Tarkish official dated Mar 15 Wo» captured 168 guns and a number of mine-throwera at Erzerom.
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    Imperial Assistance.
    121 5 London, March 15, 9.40 a.m. Mr Walter Long speaking at an etertainement for overseas officers in London, paid a very handsome tribute to the Dominion men who had come thousands of miles to defend the Empire which they and their fathers had helped to build up Apart from
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    Boloism Again.
    35 5 London, March 17, 5.0 a.m. Rome: The Ministry of the Interior has ordered the of the origin of rumours of an early peace current in Italy prosecution of the authors and dissemi nators.
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    Dutch Shipping.
    150 5 Further Details London, March 15, 3.35 p.m. aottonwill thr Wn n tb All i«d l?nZl7 i? rPßard to Dn,ch AlpP n« by the of the United States war trade bQard J Uvee Vl(l ihowtthi! a .8 now using k< r sublines to pr vent her neighhonr neutrals f
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    Huns Furious.
    53 5 London, March 15, 5.25 a.m. The Austro-German Press is most indignant at the Allies taking over Untch shipping. The Nene Freie Presae characterises it as an unprecedented act of violence against a neutral. The German Press demands drastic reprisals and threatens to cease to sapply Holland with coal
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    One Million Tons.
    40 5 London, March 16, 3 30 p.m. The total Dutch tonnage in Allied ports approximates to a million tons of which seventy per centum ia in the United Statea and fifteen each in British and other Allied ports.
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    Mutual Benefit.
    85 5 London, March 16, 4.15 p.m. Lord Robert Cecil in an interview lays stress on the fact that the contemplated overtaking of Dutch ships was based on the Allies' sol* desire to obviate the laying op of shipping which may be useful for the world at large. He points
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    Maritime Mishaps.
    38 5 Danish Sufferers. London, March 16, 5.25 p.m. Copenhagen The Danish steamer Randelsbourg was torpedoed outside the German zone. The captain was taken prisoner and the crew were abandoned after the Germans had rifled th 9 ship.
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    Two Ships Damaged.
    117 5 London, March 15, 5.25 p.m. The London and North-Western steamer Rathmore collided with a warship in the Irish Channel. Th*> Rathmore was badly damaged 26 are missing and 20 were injured, London, Mar, 16, 4.50 a.m. The London and North western Railway says there were no fatalities
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    The Halifax Case.
    38 5 London, March 15, 9.40 p.m, Halifax The charges of manslaughter against Pilot Mackay of the Montblanc, which was blown up after collision with the Imo, has been dismissed, there being insufficient evidence of criminal culpability.
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    German Colonies.
    53 5 London, March If* 4,50 p.m. Amsterdam Herr Solf, speaking at Cologne, emphasised that any peace to be lasting must satisfy Germany s colonial necessities. He favoured a redistribution of colonial possessions in order to give Germany a far larger share than before the war, "when her colonies were
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    Zepp Results.
    42 5 London, March 16, 3.30, p.m. The Press Bureau states that the total casualties in the airship raids on Hartlepool on the night of March 13 were, killed two men, two women, four children injared four men, nine women, nine ohildren.
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    For Singapore.
    30 5 London, March 14, 5.0 p m. Mr. P. J. Mckellen, the new Trade Commissioner to Singapore, is expected to leave England next week to take up his appointment.
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    Russian Results.
    129 5 British Views. London, March 14, 1.35 a.m Sir Aacklmd Geddes, speukinga* ■Bristol, said that the f:iilore ol Russia and th" 1< ast of German prirfou-rs alter* d the whnl#> balance of the w«r, straining Hritr.in unprtcedentad.y 1,600,000 enemy con I 1 b~ transferred to the west, and the
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    Peace Talk, Etc.
    105 5 London, March 15, 5.20 p.m. Amsterdam Rosso-Ukrainian peace negotiations begin at Kieff. London, March 15, 5.20 p.m Wireltsa German official: We dispersed enemy bands in the Ukraine, We are occupying Bichmatschi. London, March, 15, 6 30 p.m. Stockholm: It is officially stated that the Swedish detachment despatched
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    New Demand.
    79 5 London, March 10, 11 50 p.m. Petrograd In order to Ptrength*m her strategic position, Germany has demanded the fg'ablishm' nt of a new line seven miles east of the present Russian positions on the Pokoff front. The Government of the Caucasus has refngtd to recognieu the Br<-8t-Litov6k treaty
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    Rumania
    42 5 London, March 15. 11 40 p.m. Jaasy Th- Rumanian Cabin» t ha8 Mirghiloman, formr finance minister, is txpected to aucceed Avertacn. Later. The Daily Express unlt-ra^an'd that Avereaca'a rea'#n-ition ia due to thn fact tha* hid Cabinet declined the German terma.
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    Harsh Terms.
    106 5 London, Ma-cb 16, 4.50 a in. Petrograd B sides demanding the withdrawal of ihe Unsaid* s from the Pskoff r-'gion, th) Uermai s insisted on the Russians helping to destroy the bands that are burniug and pillaging. It id reported that fresh disorders have occurred in the Germiin
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    Opposition.
    70 5 Lindon, March 16, 1.15 p.m. Messages from Putrograd indicate that there is a strong undercurrent of opposition to the ratitic.ition of the peace treaty. The social revolutionaries of the on th« council of peoples commissioners have resolved to resign if the Moscow Congress ratifies the treaty. The Commissary of
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    Various.
    102 5 London, March 17,5.0. a.m. Stockholm: The Finnish Food Committee has rationed batter with a view to exporting the snrplus to Germany in exchange for corn. Amsterdam: A message from Bukharest states that Margbiloman, interviewed, said that the sooner Romania conclnded peace the better will be her position. London, March
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    Another Haig.
    16 5 Lor don, Match IG, 3.20 p.m. Lady Haig has given bi,th to a eon.
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    The Far East.
    25 5 Japanese Murdered. London, March 16, 5.30 a.m. Tokio There is a newspaper report that Maximalists have murdered 150 Japauf se at Blagovestchensk.
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    Conflicting News.
    124 5 London, March 16, 6.15 a.m. The correspondent of the Daily Mail at Tientsin says that the Japanese embassy at Peking has been informed that three Japanese were killed and seven wcnnded defending their property against Bolsheviks at Blagovestchensk. Recently Chinese troops have been busily entrenching the Siberian-Manchu-frontier. The
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    Still Discussing.
    140 5 London, March 16, 3,20 p.m. Tokio: In the House of Representatives tile Premier stated th/it the exchange of views of the Ent lite Governments concerning th** d< snatch of troops to Siberia has not yet finality. Replying t> the leader of the Oppoeiii'.n, the Premier stated that no
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    Historic Document.
    196 5 London, March 15, 2.40 p.m. The Timts has a Stockholm wire stating ihtt the Socialist newspaper Politiki it publish» s a written by Prince Lichnow*ky on German policy when he was ambassador in London. The memorandum was written in August 1916 for the purpose cf expounding and justifjiig
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    Labour's Part.
    130 5 London, March 13, 12 45 a.m. Washington: Mr Gompers, on behalf of the American Labour Alliance, haa telegraphed to the Soviet Congress in Moscow assuring it that th« American people are pager to help Russia an are awaiting suggestions how aid may be extended. London, March, 16, 12.40
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    Wheat Supplies.
    84 5 London, March 17,80 a.m Washington The Department of Agriculture estimates the wheat holdings at mills and elevators at 68 972.000 bu&hels, a decrease of 20,000,000 bushels compared with last year. The Food Administration declares tbat the flour stocks are only thirty per cent of the normal quantity needed
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    Irish Situation.
    163 5 Strong Sentiments, I i bn. March 17. 4.0 a.m. Mr. John Dillon (*ucor*s>r to tie late Mr, John lUdmondjin aspwcb at KmnlaklUeu said thai his task Will hi. to tell gland before tb.' world that «hi' must cease to talk oi n l. "i Nations or Mm ibi.
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    Corner In Wool.
    188 5 London, March 6, 15 0 a.m. New York The State authorities have begun an investigation to determine whether certain woollen merchants here have been trying to corner the wool and cotton s ipplies of the worJd for the benefit of Germany. A Textile Alliance semiofficial says that
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    Explosions in France.
    91 5 London, March 15, 9.40 p.m. Paris Tw > big exolosions which were heard in Paris occurred in the Courneuve district. Sixteen dead have been counted and numerous persons were injured. Later. There are thirty dead and many injured by the explosion of the munitions depot at It
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    In Spain.
    75 5 London, March 17, 5.0 a.m. A message from Madrid states that a decree places all the telegraph offices under military control Tbe despatch of telegrams is temporarily suspended. The measure is the rtsnlt of the resistance of the employees to a decree dissolving the Unions in Government offices.
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    The Hidden Hand.
    62 5 Lon lon. March 15, 9.5 p.m. The British Government has called the attention of the Argentine Government to the fact tbat horses an J mules from the Argentine are reaching Great Britain suffering from glanders, which is practically a nonexistent disease in the Argentine. The outbreak is
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    Shipbuilding.
    46 5 London, March 16, 6.15 a.m. Tbe Daily News says that the Out (net has fix'd a programme of shipbuilding for a year. Sir E»-ic Geddes is establishing a new department sob ly cor corned with shipbuilding, pr, bably in charge of a junior minis'* r
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    P. A. F.
    23 5 London, March 15, 11.50 p.m. A Gazette announces that the air forcn will henceforth be styled the Royal Air Force,
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    British Trade.
    25 5 London, March 15, 7.30 p.m. There are increases in exports of £181,995 and in impoMs 0r£28,106,. 145 compared wiih February of Lst year.
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    Havas Service
    260 5 Aerial Post. Paris. March 15, 7.50 p.m. A Fro: oh and Italian Ministerial Coiiiuiissiou on air questions met in j Rome to discnss the problem of a postal air service betwst v Italy and France and the Balk: s. The establishment is assured of rapid commui.icdion in the
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    Hun Hopes.
    178 5 Paris, March 16, 7.55 p.m. After having announced that th" stock of c«reals to he found iv Ukrainia has surpassed all expectations the German lhess is to-day obliged to admit that the resources which will be at ihe disposal of the Central Powers have been exaggerated. The Strassburger
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    Raids on Germany.
    66 5 London, March 15, 5 20 p.m. Amsterdam: A Berlin telegram states that there were 23 Allied air raids into Germany in February, including thirteen on industrial districts in Lorraine, Loxembwrg and Saart Mosselle, three on Treves, one each on Saarbrucken, Manh*itn and Pirmas«ns. The damage done to
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    Enemy Activity.
    38 5 London, March, 13, 4 23 p.m. The Peking Government has received iroui Sinkiane confirmation of the report* ihr in ag ml of the Tnrks is attempting to inch* Mohatnedans i t China to declare their independence.
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    Silver Market.
    68 5 London, March 15. G 55 p.m. Silver has a small detu md. The market is steady. London, March IG, 1.15 p m. Montagu's silver report says that the tone of the market is 6ornewbat firmer. Supplies faua Amttica are rather lees free and there is a firm tendency.
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    Obituary.
    16 5 London. March 16, 7.0 a.m. Thedeutb h.\e OQOQjItOd of Sir QootOjO Alexander, the actor-it ulager.
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    Amusements.
    116 5 The Cinemas. I Tlif. Albambru La* *n j Uracil** IprtHTftnim* fro trv.mght with "Will i 16,000 t') And "Tli> lllrth I <<f v Man "(sacts) among tbe bigger laHntetiiMiii. "A Wwnl Wits" (2 **>(■) Of the Social Pirat.a s rise I* .«•other feature of lu'.er*-«: Th- Mflrli>i>.jn*.h Tb~aire will
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    Italian Grand Opera.
    44 5 raVtosnai |0 »he Pdladiam icTvt rilaotßOßt oo page 3 will show iL.ii Ui« p rf.irmanee to i l<hi by G..iiu«i| e r. BruLUurt»' ilaliir. U »nd Opera Company will prori in a tare tr*«*t for patrons of tbe Orchard Road house.
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      380 5 LA I EST ADVERTISEMENTS* FOR SALE. Setigoiug Motor Launch Kitty Wait*," 45 feet by 10 feret, l>ruft 5 feet. Uak and Kirn Kng is i built. 1910. Wolverine enp.tnc. Speed nine knot* App'y Secretary, Burma Shell Co, Ltd, 70. Phayre Street, Rangoon. Telegrams "B nnoys" Rangoon 1« 3 v Government
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    STOCKS AND SHARES
    798 6 Prices Quoted ia the Market tail Manual HiaoAPoaa, March, 18. Mean Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Shan Broken, Issue the following list of quotation! i Robber Shares. Horn. Vain*. Bayera. Sallere. Sf. Ailagar f 1 Anglo JaTa 6/- 7,--1- Anglo-Malay 11/- 16/--1 Ayer Kaning 40/- 60/- BatangMalak
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    EXCHANGE.
    73 6 bingap?'» March 18 0. Londoa— Bank a mj*. 2. t 1/4 Demand 2/3 29 32 Private S mft 2/4 13/3.' On India Bank T. T. 151 On Hongkoag Kank V* 33 B j-renj. On Bhangbst— ■nnbtl, i 52} Oa Jara— Bank T. T 1211 Oa Japan— i,ank d/d. 105
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    Correspondence.
    681 6 oytaions ee-freeeed fry emrreopeetdnmte,] Education and Liberty of Straits Chinese Women. re the Editor of thĕ Malaya Tribune. Dear Sir,—I have read with interest Mr. Khoo Kirn Liana letter which appeared in yonr paper, and "On-looker's" reply thereto, regarding the question of education of Chinese girls. This is a
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    Moslem Institute.
    127 6 After a recess of some months the weekly Literary Meetings of the Moslem Institute were started on Friday the B.h instant when dob Inepeotor Mahmood proposed and Mr. A. Latiff opposed "That Government Service is better than Mercantile Service," the resnltofthe lebato being in favonr of the former.
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    Company Meeting.
    992 6 Bukit Timah Rabber. The annual general meeting of tbe Bukit Timab Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on Saturday at tbe registered offices, French Bank Buildings. Tbere were present Messrs. A. W. Still (presiding), F. 8. Godall, H. D. Mundell aud P. R Hill (for tbe Secretaries, Messrs. Evatt
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    Marriage Law.
    594 6 Penang Chinese Ladies Meet On Monday last, tbe 11th of March at 4 p m., a meeting of Chinese ladies including the wives of most of the leading local Chinese, was held at Holland House, Northam Road, Penang, This was entirely a ladies' movement. Among those present were
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    Mark Twain In Vienna.
    266 6 The I'iters of Mark Twain, now being pabtataWd, record bnt little concerning th j years he spent at the Austrian capital. The homorist did some special wri'ing for American papers dmmK thos* Wandet jalm Indeed, tho Vienna journalist took him to their hearts aa a colleague
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    European Mails.
    73 6 Oellrcred la Loadoirr* Th- following are the datee of iepartire from Singapore of the European Mails and th*>ir delivery a London. v Larr. Dclivkeai'. Mail C Jan. 12 Mar. 4 Mail M Dec. 23 Mar. 6 Mail B Jan. 6 Mar. 7 Mail Dec. 11 Mar. 12 Mail
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    Boy Scouts' Association.
    68 6 Orders for week en ling Marc 23 To-morrow, Taeelay. March IS— Telegraphy Class. V.M.C.A., 5.15 p.m. Thors lay, March 21 Bogle BirJ. Malay Volnnt-er Chlb, US pm. Fife Bin. 2nd Troop Headquarters, 5 15 p m. Friday, March 22.—AmboJsoai Class, T.M.CA 5 I pm The First Malacca
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      166 6 There is no Better Ale Than BULLDOG Tvy I* O i SALE AT The Leading Hotels AND Principal Liquor Dealers. New Shipments constantly arriving Arnotrs Biscuits The Famous Milk Arrowroot (Invalid and Baby Food) Butter Cream, Marie, Cabin, Lawn Tennis Soda Adora Cream Wafers, Creamy Chocolate Currant Luncheon, Thin Captain,
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      307 6 Tralu Se vices. Singapore t Task Road* Dolly. The mail trains from Singapore •"or tb* north l«ave Tank R 1 «Utiun dally at 7,7 a.m (Snnday 1.-',.'■• i) and 7 p.m. arriving at Kuala Lnmpur at 71H p aj. and 6,45 am. respectively, Tho throngh -*~<••<: 11 Penang leaves Kuala
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      134 6 Mails Close. To-day Saigon Haiphong 2.3 pm Muar A Malacca »Hainam 2.30 pm Port Swettenham and Telok Anson *Perak 2.30 pin Malacca and Moar Kaka 3 pm Saigon Chiaty ek 4 pm Rangoon y 6 pm To-morrow. Seattle 10.80 am Port Swettenham and Penang *Pin Seng 11.30 am Malacca and
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      225 6 Singapore Voluuteer Corps. Orders for Saturday, March To Jay 4.30 pm Balestier Riog„ d0 Ma, i0 ,S! 5.15 pm Drill Hall |vr Maxi m (v H do Veterans'^ SV(j M 10 «ignal!i nR Section l] J sv:^. c g M do AVP| ;(0 n Braa Biaah Rj. Mal^ it Drill
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    Keeping to the Point.
    778 7 Are We Doing It? Mr. H. G W. lis Mkl tall qn s:ion in ibj Diiiy nil— we sticking to the point P In war there mnv 1 bi two sets of War Aims kept i j hel sayr wo ornrht to know what we mean
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    Significant Victory.
    687 7 The Ec >nomlc Battle. Oar most significant victory in th*H Ghent War is that which wi ba\e won over Germany In Ih ec( nomic fi- Id, an Germ my knowi and admith it. If we Cfin imagine great armi< s of wearied vi n loose l to roam
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
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      431 7 NOTICES NOTICE OF Ist March our Offices will be Corner of Telegraph .Street and fj n (j U iv. Otfiets formerly ued SStraits St'eainship Coy., Ltd. Gosling Co. Posada Wine Co Straits Shipping and Parcels Express. Shipping and Tourist Agents. 53 44 EURASIAN SERVICE. The Committee appointed by the yjss
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      512 7 BANKS BY ROY iL, CHARTER. 'If A U^ aFita! ?a 6n .°<>o Shares of p BATOrb. £I'2oU'1 20U ;JC uank of Soottud, Ltd SrapAPORl BRANCH. ir at Ac!soUat? 4? opened *ad nterai allot ~t at t ■m on Urn daily halaiwaa. Whm l>spowt» ait rscewed foe rTrad Wovj opj application.
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      252 7 THE Oommerslal Rubber CO., LTij. Auctioneers and Valuers No. 3 Bafi s Place. Property Auction. HaP. 20. At cur Sale r »r» al oyj pni. Valuabl. freehold hod situate at Brdob, Padang Torbakar, Singapore, with a sea frontage.area about 1 acre and i\4 poles. The land is Panted with coconut
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      64 7 pinketteCL THE TINT LAXATIVES are invaluable in the Trop'cs. Tl ey prevent constipation by gently resisting nature to c tablish regular habits of healthThoy do not ffTipe, neither are they habit forming and can be discontinued without any relapse or reaction. Of all cheini.-t.-, M cent- per phial, or will
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      514 7 THE Malaga Tribune ASTD SHIPPING GAZETTE. (Evening Dolly Phooe No. 171. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable In Advance. Peraumim Sl4 00 Half-yaarly 7.25 Per quarter $3 75 Per men «em 1.25 Single Copy 5 cts. Postage Extra 50 cts per month. All communication* relating to edttorial matter* and nowa should be addreaaed
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      442 7 THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Established 1&74. Incorporated in India. FUNDS exceed $30,500,000 00 Absolute Security. Income In 191S -$4,309,517.50 Total Cut-go In 1916 $2490,418.50 Assurance effected in 1916 $4,230,542.85 Increase in Funds -$1,819,099.00 Total Policies in force 65,84* i assuring, with Bonus aditione, $72,522,348.14. LOW s
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      22 7 A QOOD PHOTOGRAPH MEANS Your Very Likeness, Style and Mood. A tWOUUUUKM fa >ii Lbs stuil •Mill Scx»e«3t will produce tiise? res.lt».
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  • MALAYA TRIBUNE (SINGAPORE)
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      Masthead
      23 1 Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Dally.] SUPPLEMENT TO THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. issae^Daliy.] Vol. V. No 64 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1918 PHICE 5 CENTS.
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      Trade of Bangkok.
      145 1 The Customs and Excise Department issues the following approximate Retnm, shewing the value of Imports and Exports during the month of February 1918:— Imports Ticals. 3% Goods 7,5*4,306 Wine, Beer, and Spirits 199,074 Gold leaf 328,000 Bullion and Coin 328,000 Opium 070,000 Total 9,081,3X0 ExportsTicals. Hice 8,642,904!
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      The Hitachi Maru.
      121 1 Captain Commits Sulcldc. Tokio. March 2,—Official: According to tlie Qeraaasi report of the crui/e of the raider Wolf in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, a* the resell of a fight between the Wolf and Ihe Hitachi Mara the steering gear of the latter was damaged and as
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      Canadian Shipbuilding.
      348 1 A correspondent writes in regard to the shipbuilding developm-nts in Canada: The undertaking at Harbour Grace, St John, M B, is of surprising magnitude. Thus far over 300,000 dols. have been expended on the work and it is expected that three times that amount will be spent by
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      63 1 A Japanese steamer from the South (Singapore) anchored in Hongkong Harbour just outside Kowloon and fire broke out aboard in No. 1 hold, which oontained coconut oil and rubber. She had discharged part of her cargo and was under order to proceed to Japan being chartered to and Co. The
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        582 1 GUAN KIAT CO., Ltd. j (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) Head Office: 3-;, Phillip Street, Singapore. I Established 1917. I Ship-chandlers, Hardware Dealers, Government and I Mv licipal Contractors, General Impo tan aud 9 Exporters, Estate, Rice and Saw Mill |J Suppliers and Commission Agents. v Tel. Address QUANKIAT. Codes
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        259 1 Stoomvaart Maatschappi] "Hederland" 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 farther particulars Apply to Internationale Crediet and Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam" (Incorporated in Holland) 1 D'Almeida Street PHONE, 931.
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        66 1 FOR BOMBAY. Space available for general cargo and timber to Bombay per a steamer due here about the 18th instant, and sailing about the 22nd instant. For freights apply to Mr. HI. A. Namazie, 19 Malaca Street. 83 18 3 STEAMER FOR CALCUTTA. A steamer will be despatched for Calcutta
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        321 1 SINGAPORE H4RBOUR BO4RD. Entrances— Tanjong Pagar. Wharves Section Go downs Gate Entrances Bonded Warehouse*, Trafalgar St. East Reclamation. Btora*e2andl IT. Pagar. P S Kant East 1 aud 2. 20/22 Storage B 1 Wharf Road, Sheen 3 19 1 do (Dry Docks) 3 Dock Stor«, Hps 0 Tower Office, Polio and
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        630 1 GUAN KIAT HO, fiT (Incorporated in the StruitHead Office: Rt, Phii lii Established 1917. Ship-ohandlere, Har iware f). t I ■■jjeipal Oatiaeton, Gen Exporters Estate, R, J] v Suppliers and Comnn»- Tel. AdJreas: GUAJTKIA sth Edition and A 1. Office 'Phone N<*. UCL Private' Phone BToa, 1450, 1 I Sole
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        114 1 Singapore Tide Tables. Monday, Mar. 18. High water 1.23 am 9 ft. 2 ins.; 2.32 p.m. 7 ft 8 Ins. Tneaday, Mar. 19 Moon Max. Deo. N. 3h M.; First Qaarter 8b 30m. A. High water: —2.5 a.m. 8 ft. 8 ins.; 3.46 p.m. 7 ft. Wednesday, Mar. 20. High
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