Malaya Tribune, 13 April 1929

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    21 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol. XVI, No. 85 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1929 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Saturday, April 13, 1929.
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      280 1 UPTON'S CEYLON f£A. yOU CANNOT BETTER THE BEST. I I SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK C rrf c I £N* Milk is prepared from [j jjj JI/ PURE UNSKIMMED COW'S 3 MILK, and in condensation D I i nothing but FINEST WHITE I 'oV/ SUGAR is added. Being pre--1 Pared Under tKe
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      314 1 FLORODOR f Washing J^^S^ For Tropical f+ \f HIGH STREET, V Singapore *****525^^ j cvosse f j wJI ORANGECUP j j LEMONCUP. j It Costs Mo More! I j PONT SMOKE SCRAP. I I Ff you coold look through a cheap cigar, yon would fifid that it is fffied wit*
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    News from China.
    1213 2 RECONSTRUCTION IN KWANGSI. Road Improvements. (Special to the "Malaya Tribune.") Wuchow, Kwangsi, Mar. 23. The constructive programme of Kwangsi for 1929 will not be so ambitious as that of 1928 which, despite the province-wide famine and the greatest hre ever known at Liuchow, saw considerable progress •along
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    CHABAU RUBBER.
    466 2 Estate's Debt to Restriction. The seventh annual general meeting of Chabau Rubber Co., Ltd., wa» held in Kuala Lumpur on March 28, Mr. J. H. Keer presiding. The following are extracts from his statement to the shareholders: The net profit for the year is $45,082.77, as compared with
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      315 2 GOOD I USED CARS I I AT I I Reasonable Prices. j g Call or write I J Oriental Motors, I I 46, ORCHARD ROAD. I I i NOW TRY i „AN DREWS Vs- Mm The climate is beginning to tell on m a you, isn't it The morning head
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      543 2 "ASPRO IS THE KEY TO.HEALTH I jjj TABLETS TABLETS 1 I 25CTS caw 60CTs i nj liThe marvellous relieving powers of "As nrw becoming as well 1 in Malaya as in other parts of the World. m Amv" ia a small white t22 8 wrapped in the hygienic patented sanitapc
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    THE SILVER SCREEN.
    669 3 A British Film Prophecy. Maurice Elvey is now busy producing the Gaumont-British film "High Treason," in which the theme is the averting of war We ae takes place twenty years St- Th f filn l 18 based on Pemberton BrfLng s play of the a..mc title, recently
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      599 3 EDUCATIONAL. experienced teacher —available ljot work in afternoons —can give for I;" s all standards including all subjects, especially ElemenCai- .—Terms moderate—Apply *T7 6, c o Malaya Tribune. fAt COMMERCIAL CLASSES. >K \V CLASSES FROM MAY L makNING for BOYS—AII Subjects. ON: for LADIES, Book- J rthand (Pitman and S.D.),
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      108 3 ■H v^Hwk^^WmmW\» I*' W lIĔ MmwMmTMwWMMwFMMwMwjmm r ''^^^^^^^^^^r^^^^^^^ I j MBit I > i\ «^^^k^^^A.^^H^^^^l^KwrLvT»Snv^ f |ii^|ftj|t\_^ll^^lP^ W MATURING MAKES THEM COOL AND FRAGRANT 1^ SOLE AGENTS:—HUTTENBACff LAZABUS ft SOWS LTD: SINGAPORE. PENANG. IPOH. MAuJSa KREMENTZ SAVE TIME and look always neat by using Krementz buttons in your washable coats.
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      78 3 I iHE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY UP js ffi (laMTfermted la KnfUnd.) C{ I witfc t*« j MOTOR UNION I I THE I I LEADING MOTOR VEHICLE I I INSURANCE COMPANY 1 I Favourable Rates- Prompt Settlement of Claim* S (Jj 1 aassrrra»» I FIRE MARINE BUSINESS I I Also
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      98 3 TENNIS BLUE DRILL SCREENS. VfOHAMED BIN HOOSAINSAK OFFICE: 66 ROBINSON ROAD. (Ground Floor Tel. No. 2454.) FACTORY: LORONG H. No. 4, Teluk Kirsu Road, Singapore. Mannfactnrer and Sspplier i Rattan and Bertam Chicks, Can raj and Tarpaulin Blinds, Tennia Blue Screens, iertam Panels and Galvanized Wire Noting with Galvanized Poles—all
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    CEYLON NEWS AND NOTES.
    1610 4 The Relief of Destitution. (From Ceylon Exchanges) The 98th annual general meeting of the Colombo Freind-in-Need Society was held on Mar. 27, Mr. S. P. Hayley presiding. The President, Mr. H. E. Newnham, in the course of his speech proposing the adoption of the report, detailed
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      282 4 I Foods I T he /Aljenburys' Foods are particularly suited to I I the Ceding of babie* in hot climates. They are 1 I germ tree and being simply and easily prepared I I b y tn e addihoH of boiling water, their use gives 1 I complete independence of
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      73 4 I MALAY PANTUN BOOK. j Printed in Romanised Malay. j INTIMATION. I I The above book compiled and edited by Jnche Lim I jjj Hick noou, Malacca and issued 7th Januaiy 1929, has 5 jj been copyrighted under Section 11 of Ordinance No. 2 I 3 (Printers and Publishers) by
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      199 4 OJARD TIC _jH y f PAWGER LINE c „j. »1 7 meet gums mmtre teetn l\ 3r A/ Harmful Mouth Acids Must Be Counteracted You brush your teeth, yet they decay. Why?—because the brush cannot penetrate the tiny crevices on the chewing surfaces and at The Danger Line —where teeth
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    Y.W.C.A. FINANCE CAMPAIGN.
    111 5 Donations continue to come in. and it is hoped soon to reach the required totals of $6,000 for the General Fund and $3,OUU for the Chinese Extension work. The Committee have gratefully to acknowledge the following subscriptions:— Chinese Extension Work. Tan Eh Cha, Esq. $100 Tan Chian,
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    MARKET PRICES.
    446 5 Singapore, April 6. MEAT. Beef, steak (round) kati 50 Beef, stew or curry kati 45 Pork, lean kati 62 Pork lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 52 Mutton Indian lb. 65 Mutton Australian lb. 55 Fowl, kati 68 Hens (Locally reared) kati 72 Ducks, each 1.05 Pigeon, domestic,
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    135 5 Tin statistics, says the "Mining World" of March 9, show a further increase in visible supplies of tin over those at the end of January by as much as 1,300 tons at 25,959 tons, ana this compares with 17,254 tons at the end of February, 1928, and 13,754 tons at
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      639 5 You Need CHEESE! For your Selection we have 11 Fresh Shipments of GORGONZOLA EDAM ROQUEFORT CHEDDAR I! DUTCH CREAM CLUB CHEESE GRUYERE. REFRIGERATING Co LTD v ———1 r— ————ZI33Tj GOOD HEALT H WILL GIVE LONG LIFE rCllll 111 \\i Scientificallj Discovered, True to Natur« JJ I I I H Astonishingly
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      448 5 HOW TO AVOID I INDIGESTION. AN EASY WAY TO DO IT. ana" S£.2r& l r UbleS eXCeSs acid remain in 7k! d x. have a tendenc y to L eaten th «»tomach until the next meal often follow, 18 Why intense Daln In cases of Tk- after eating, can hi
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      313 5 THE MODERN WIZARD OF ASTROLOGY. Remarkable Accuracy of Indiaa Astrologer's Predictions. Sends FREE Test Horoscopes from His Studio in Bombay. Hundreds who have tested the skill of Pundit Tabore," famous Indian phychie, are proclaiming him the modern wizard of Astrology. Dr. K. Katfak declares that Scepticism melts as mist before
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      195 6 I PAVILION I I 'PHONE 6903 I FHO.M THURSDAY, APRIL 11 TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17. AT 9.15 P.M. SHARP. Cj g The Latest PATHE GAZETTE 1 I I I Jacqueline Logan ("THE LEOPARD LADY.'] I IN THE FIRST SHOW AT 7.30 P.M. 1 VERA REYNOLDS f jjj IN jjj I
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      291 6 Amusements. lALHAMIRAI I THONE 6909 I (TAN CHENG KEE C», Ltd, Praprieton) I PROGRAMME I Commencing Friday, April 12 I and ending Wednesday, April 17. I a I IN THE SECOND SHOW AT t PJL X I THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS. I Dolores Del Rio REVENGE I X n a.
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      375 6 GAIETY CINEMA! Junction Albert and Baneoelen Street*. FROM FBIDAT, APRIL 12 TO THURSDAY, APRIL 18. AT 9 P. M. BEBE DANIELS (with Warner Baxter Ford Sterling) In the biggest, fastest, funniest society comedy drama she has ever had. Gowns, Jazz, Love, Fun. "Miss Brewster's Millions." The Paramount Picture of Gorgeoua
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      145 6 SURINA THEATRE North Bridge Road. 'Phone No. 281 FROM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 TO TIESDAT APRIL 16. AT 9 P.M. SHARP. Latest Palbe Gazette. WILLIAM BOYD IN De Mille's New Super Special Pn, ttoo "SKYSCRAPER. The Pinnacle of Fine Screen Ratal i 3e m Drama, Tragedy, Comedy, Munts and Thrills on
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    HARBOUR BOARD.
    136 7 Alongside the Wharves. Singapore, April 13. Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). *uranda E.E.E. Wharf. Ma n w harf (Entrance Gate 3). Whu Pangkor 11; Troilus 9; EuryE "U»re Dock (Entrance Gate 3). \ttinmen G. G. Roumo 32; City of Newcastle 35; Silveroak 37. «JP're Dock (Entrance Gate 4). Gasman
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    79 7 untitled that a untitled has been a company to erect a hotel p i- r p ,n at Present the small seaXes 2 I?, Island, says the n -»lalaya. w H TVIml. a Je Perak"p ,SOn is to be eaten awa y b y rak sh. nili er then Lumut
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    Bankruptcy Court.
    1426 7 DEBTOR WHO REMEMBERS NOTHING. Goo.ls "Spirited Away." la the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, fi£jt JUStiCe D ane an "Plication tor discharge was made by Lee Seah Chek Hong nn Hcng n b^nkruptcv of Ch °P The bankrupt, on being examined, said thai he could i.ot remember having stated in
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    106 7 Count Goto's Condition Worse. ["Japanese News" Service.] Tokyo, April 11. Count Goto's condition is now so weak thrt his doctors have applied Lingers injection. JAPANESE NAVAL MISHAP. As the result of a bij explosion on borrd a mine-layer in the Bay of Tokyo, seven cadets were killed
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    41 7 The "Rajula" is due to-morrow morping from Madras via Coast ports with 401 deck passengers to land. The N.Y.K. steamer "Awa Maru" is due on April 17 from Hong Kong, and is sailing for Bombay on the 18th inst.
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    ARRIVALS.
    120 7 "Yuan Lee," Chinese, 1,661 tons, Capt. Kraukle, from Hong Kong, 12-4- tor Saigon, 14-4. 44 Vogtland," Ger., 4,200 tens. Capt. Chirtiamion, from Hamburg, 12-1; for Haiphong, 13-4. Hua Tnng," Brit., 109 tons, Capt Philips, from Muar. 13-4; for Muar 15-4 Viminale," It., 8,550 tons, Capt. Chaierego, from Daircn, 12-4;
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    EXCHANGES.
    71 7 [British Official Wireless.] London, April 12. Paris 24.25 New York 4.85 7/16 Brussels 34.96 Geneva 25i22 Amsterdam 12j6>H Milan 92.75 Berlin 20.465 Stockholm 18.18 Copenhagen 18^21 Oslo 18.20 Vienna 34.57 Prague IG4 Helsingfors 193 Madrid 32.75 Lisbon 108% Athens 375 Bucharest 818 Rio 5 29/32 Buenos Aires 47 5/16
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    FINANCE & COMMERCE.
    1344 7 FINANCE COMMERCE. PRODUCE. nu c n Singapore, April 13. 83 §S Sg N l*** X0 >" SS Wh p Seller, Old Siam Rice 8 is£ White Pepper IQojOD Old Siam Rice I n Muntok White Pepper 1C5.00 New Siam p;»« xt dl 1 Johore Black Peimer New IS Rice' N
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    THE RUBBER MARKET.
    173 7 Guthrie's Report. Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltd., Singapore, in their weekly report dated April 12^ st^te: The Commcdity Market is dull and featureless with littb business passing. What little interest has been shown was for Spot and near deliveries, practically no transactions m futures being recorded. The Market
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    35 7 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 equal to $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 156 equal to $100.
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      350 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED by lady teacher, young Chinese boys or girls for private tuition. Beginners preferred—Time to suit parents. Reply 857, c/o Malaya Tribune. TO LET—Four semi-detached bungalows, facing Green Lane and Sandy Lane, off Tanjong Katong Road. Immediate entry. Moderate rent. Water and electric laid with S bedrooms, bath-room,
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      453 7 DIARY. To-day. April 13. u ISA s —0.3 a.m., 0.54 p.m. fl* h \V. :,i mail dve 1 8 Linn try Night, Raffles School, 9 p.m. Nort miv ID, Robinson v. A.P.C, r***»" s t;u ;';um. and RE. v. 1.C.F.A., I'ulau Brani; Hull Cup final, P. and T. v. P.W.D.,
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      78 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. (By courtesy of the Government Health Office.) KANDANG KERBAU STATION. For the 24 hours ending midnight, April 12. deg. Maximum shade temperature) 8D F. Minimum shade temperature 74.9 F. Mean shade temperature 80.6 F. Maximum sun radiation 159 «F. Minimum grass radiation 73 F. Sea temperature (maximum) F.
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      60 7 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS. Programme of Drills up to and for April 14, 1929. To-day. April 13. 2 p.m.—Bukit Timah Range, "E" (Chinese) Co., Musketry. 2 p.m.—Fairer Range (Seletar) "A* (M.G.) Co., M. G. Classification. Siglap.—S.R.E. (v), Camp. To-morrow, April 14. 7.S0 a.m.—Bukit Timah Range, "E** (Chinese) Co., Musketry. 7.30 a.m.—Farrer Range
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    WILL TIN RECOVER?
    812 8 Malay* has a serious grievance against Fate just now. It is accustomed to rubber and tin having their ups and downs, but expects one to be up when th- other is down. Just now both are in a condition of mild depression. That has happened once before
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    798 8 A Chinese was fined $10 by Mr. Dakers for smoking in the Third Court yesterday. He pleaded ignorance of the regulations. Members and friends of the Bengkalis United are asked to note that the Club's new premises are now at 40, Smith Street. Members of the St, Joseph's Church Servers'
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    DUKE'S DRIVE ROUND SINGAPORE.
    146 8 Route to be Followed. It is desired to call attention to the route which will be followed by His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester during his drive round the town after the ceremony at the Town Hall on Saturday next. The route will be as
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    SUDDEN DEATH.
    52 8 Mining Accountant. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, April 13. News has come from Upper Perak of the sudden death at the office of the Rahman Hydraulic Mine of Mr. H. C Brown, accountant. Mr. Brown, who had seemed to be in good health, recently changed to that office
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    52 8 From France by "D'Artagnan," due at Singapore at 7 a.m. to-morrow. From China and Japan by "Genoa Maru." due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Manila by "President Monroe," due at Singapore daylight on Monday, the 15th instant. From China by "Cremer," due at Singapore'on Monday afternoon, the
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    TIN AND RUBBER.
    41 8 Latest Quotations. RUBBER. London:—lo 13/lGd. New York:— 2l% cents (G.). Singapore:— 36% -37 cents. TIN. London:—Spot £208 5s Od (down 450; 3 months, buyers £209 (down 455), sellers £209 2s fid (down 47s 6d). Singapore (175 tons sold.)
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    Notes of the Week.
    978 8 (T$y Plehius Will somebody come alo n atld detached houses or bungalow > $100? There are many business people, Europeans an<i oth rs w i ars crying out for medium-sized houses reasonable rerts, with smal! comp und garage. Flats da not me.t this ne.d and most
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      180 8 I ROBINSON'S I f, SPECIAL VALUE I IN GENTLEMEN'S BELTS. I In■ I I GENTS SPORTING BELT }G RUSTLESS FITTINGS lr gj REALPIG SKIN LINED PIG SKIN. jjj Special Quality Sporting Belts NON RUSTABLE RINGS AND SWIVELS I LEATHER COVERED BUCKLE ffl S Strong and Well Made, Double Sewn. cj
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      160 8 STANLEY'S Rustless Drawing INSTRUMENTS IN SETS OR SINGLY, Compasses, Dividers, Bows, Etc, Etc. Sole Agents for W. P. STANLEY CO., LTD. MOTION SMITH AND SON LIMITED 15, Battery Road, Singapore. A Brilliant Investment. Invest your money in Jewels! While enjoying the use of them they will yet preserve their intrinsic
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    GREAT RECEPTION FOR SEGRAVE.
    268 9 RE U V TO IMPROVE ON RECORD. i Knighthood Conferred. British Official Wireless. Ru?by, April IS. I a pproved that the honour Rn ,I be conferred upon Major j who made a world speed miles an hour on Daytona won th_* motorboat speed p a t
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    INTERVIEWED AT CHERBOURG.
    107 9 Reuter's Service. Cherbourg, April 12. M: I S -rave, whom a triumphal recepv. i ing in Englmd, arr ved aboaid thf "Olympic," which was delayed in a bl rviewed by Reuter he said he to attempt to improve on his osn mAor speed record. H? would lo
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    TROTSKY SHOCKED.
    140 9 Writing His Life Story. Reuter's Service. Constantinople, April 12. The ne'vs of the German Government's refusal to a low hir.i 'to enter Germany has M. Trotsky, whose hopes had been buoyed up by the efforts of many fcgh-plae-ed sympathisers in Germany, he wj s not aware that the
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    DUKE OF CONNAUGHT.
    78 9 p arade of Grenadier Guards. [British Official Wireless.] Rugby, April 12. al the Duke of Connaught di 25 years as Cclonel of ■feJtoMFi r ;;ards To mark this anni il Highness, who is Senior s. brigade of Guards and STL- M:irshal in the Army, will »n of
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    "VESTRIS" INQUIRY.
    37 9 [p r h Official Wireless.] n Rugby, April 12. trade inquiry into the h liner "Vestris" five :en on Monday, April 22 ►f the Institution of Civil ter. Mr. Butler As- will be Wreck Com-
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    To-day's Features.
    16 9 *Wh* EWS ANI) NOTE S. on page 4 v THE WEEK, on page 8.
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    The "Southern Cross."
    242 9 DISCOVERED ON MUD FLAT. Rescue 'Plane Still Missing. Reuter's Service. Sydney, April 12. The aeroplane "Canberra," which discovered the "Southern Cross" and its crew, has wirelessed that the position of the "Southern Cross* is thirty miles south of the Port George Mission on a mud flat. A
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    PUBLIC SAFETY BILL.
    412 9 Viceroy to Proceed With It. Reuter's Service. T e\v Delhi, April 12. At a joint meeting of the Legislative Assembly and tne Council of 8-ate the I Viceroy announced his vLw on Mr. Patel s Safety Bill ruling. He said he is issuing an Ordinance vvhpreby he
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    LLOYD GEORGE REPLIES TO CRITICS.
    91 9 An Audience of 100,000. Reuter's Service. London, April 13. "Tories and Socialists must scrap their dud ammunition about disunion" declared Mr. Lloyd George, after refeiring to Lord Grey's speech on Liberal unity. Mr. Lloyd George was addressing a mass demonstration of Liberals in the Free
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    REQUIEM FOR CARDINAL.
    25 9 [British Official Wireless.] Rugby, April 12. Solemn requiem mass was celebrated this morning at Westminster Catholic Cathedral for the late Cardinal Gasquet.
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    China Goes Ahead.
    345 9 NATIONAL AIR SERVICE ARRANGED. Navy Ministry Established, Reuter's Service. Nanking, April itA mand-it- announces that, owing to the importance of the Navy in relation to national defence, the National Government has decided to appoint a Navy Mm stry, with Admiral Van- Shou Chuan as Minister and Vice-Admiral
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    KING STAYS INDOORS.
    196 9 Leaving Bognor Next Month. Reuter's Service. [British Official Wireless.] Rugby, April 12. The King passed a good day. The weather was cold throughout the day at Bognor and rain fell, and consequently His Majesty did not go out into the grounds of Craigweil House at all He
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    BRITISH TRADE RETURNS.
    159 9 Increase of Coal Exports. [British Official Wireless.] Rugby, April 12. The Board of Trade returns show that exports for March were of the value of £58,623,000, being £6,334,000 less than in March, 1928. Imports were of the value of £98,593,000 or £11,923,000 less than March, 1928. It
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    OIL RESTRICTION.
    66 9 Inter-State Compact? Reuter's Service. Washington, April 12. The Federal Oil Conservation Board informed the American Petroleum Inst'tute *"hat in its opinion the nroper conservation of oil resources should be effected by inter-state compact, in which the Federal Government, through Congressional action, would participate. The Board intends to enquire
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    TOKYO NAVAL BASE DISASTER.
    130 9 Mine Explodes. MANY SAILORS KILLED OR INJURED. Reuter's Service. Tokyo, April 12, It is officially reported that there were 52 casualties as a result of a mine exploding aboard the mine-layer "Yokosuka" at the Naval Base during practice operations yesterday. Seven were killed instantanously, three have
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    DISARMAMENT.
    304 9 Distinctly Hopeful Outloak. Reuter's Service. London, April 12. Lord Cushendun, who departed for Geneva to-day as the chief British representative on the preparatory Disarmament Commission, interviewed by Reuter, said he had no official information of any of the United States suggestions or proposals in the direction indicated by newspaper
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    ALL CLAIMS REDUCED.
    131 9 Reparations Agreement. Reuter's Service. Paris, April 12. After a week's discussion? with creditor mi 'mbers the Reparati ns Experts Committer reached a complete agreement, this evening, and will table th? proposals at t w p pi -nary meeting of the conference tomorrow. It is believed that all
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    GOLD EMBARGO.
    49 9 Japan Not Ready to Lift It. Reuter's Service. Tokyo. April 11. The Finance Minister, making a speech to bankers and finarcicrs, stated that, while recoornismg the d sirability of lifting th? frold embargo rt thc< earliest moment, the Government considered the conditions did not yet warrant action.
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    CAPTAIN HEAVILY FINED.
    95 9 Vessel's Agents Alsa Prosecuted. Captain T. De Groot, of the X.P.M. vessel '•Indragiri," was prosecuted in the District Court this morning for allowing cargo to be piled higher than the rails and occupy more than half the available deck space and failing to keep a passage on
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    Sports & Pastimes. SCOTTISH LEAGUE.
    25 10 Sports Pastimes. SCOTTISH LEAGUE. Result of Yesterday's Game. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. Reuter's Service. London, April 12. In a Scottish League game to-day Hamilton beat Dundee 3—3.
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    JAVA "STAR" DEAD
    93 10 Half-Back Who Visited v Malaya. "Het NLuws van den Dag" reports the death, at Batavia, of Mr. G. van Polanen Petel, who was one of Java's most popular footballers. The deceased played for eleven yea s for the well-known ''Hercules" club, and was said to be the
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    GARRISON LEAGUE.
    117 10 Positions to April 8. r Gou's. P. VV. L. D. F. A. Pts. Royal Eng.neers 320 111 3 5 R.A.O.C. R. Signals 2200 3 1 4 •V M. G. Coy. 2/Welch R. *****0 4 "A" Coy. 2 Welch r 2 10 16 2 3 11th Batter/, R. A.
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    Singapore League Fixtures.
    105 10 TO-DAY. Division II. R.E. v. I.C.F.A., P. Brani. A.P.C. v. 4 Rooms," Stadium. Robins: E. C. Cherrington (capt.); Mak•tang, Thian Hock; Khiam Chuan, Lock Jin, L. C. Hutchings; Teck Chuan, Teng Moh, Majid, L. Lian Lock, C. V. Paley. Reserve: Mohd. Syed. MONDAY. Division L Welch v.
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    21 10 The Fuh Tan University will meet the United Chinese Association at soccer on Monday, at Seremban.
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    Match Postponed.
    24 10 The soccer friendly arranged to be played on the i adang yesterday between the RR.C and the Chinese did not take place.
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    Fu-Tan v. Singapore Chinese.
    143 10 BASKETBALL. The match to-morrow at the Singapore Stadium between the Fu-Tan University and the Singapore Chinese will start at 5 pjn. As already stated the Chinese ConsulGeneral and Mrs. Tong Lao have kindly consented to be present, and Mrs. Tong Lao will start the game. A
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    R.S.Y.C. Regatta.
    45 10 YACHTING. Owing to unavoidable circumstances the steam .aunch "Moonstone" will not be available for the use of spectators at the roiling regatta being held by the Royal Singapore Yacht Club to-day. The A.P.C. fcave, however, kindly lent the launch "Chantek" -for the purpose.
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    AUSTRALIANS' VISIT.
    134 10 Singapore Still Uncertain. CRICKET. (From Qur Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, April 13. Interest in the proposed visit of Australian cricketers is revived by news of support from Penang, about which at first there was uncertainty, whilst Perak Cricket Association has undertaken to support the guarantee. The arrangements have been
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    S.C.C. v UNITED SERVICES.
    144 10 Stewart Brown Shaping Well. TTie match between the S.C.C. and the United Services was commenced on the Padan» yesterday. The S C.C. batted first, Stewart-Brown and Marshall bein£ the opening batsmen. With the score at 9 Marshall was clean bowled by Dickinson. Hansell filled the breach
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    Kuala Pilah v. Nilai Club.
    94 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Nilai, April 11. A Nilai Club side which went up to Kuala Pilah for a cricket match there on Sunday fared disastrously in taking first knock, Martin and Vytilingam disposing of the whole side for 30 runs. Kuala Pilah knocked up
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    21 10 At the S.R.C. end of th? Padang at 2 p.m. to-day, the S.R.C. will meet an A.P.C. side.
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    57 10 The S.C.C. second string will play the Ceylcn Sport? Cub on the latter's ground to-day commencing at 2 p.m. CS.C.:—T. E. K. Retnam, K. Muttucumaru, A. S. A. Jansen, D. J. Ponnuthurai (capt.), M. Ignatius, A. S. Maniam, F. A. S. Hoole, T. Chunchie. F. R.
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    126 10 The following will represent the Y.M.C A against the S.C.R.C. on the Y.M.C.A. ground to-day at 2 p.m Wilson (captain), Hoole, Gauder, Van Cuylenburg, StacK, Jenkins, Atkinson, Minns, Mertdith, Jones, Lyne. S.C.R.C.:—Cncong Yen Soo, Chua Choon Leong, I. H. Ho-a-Hing, J. Lee Keng Tye, John Lhn. Oh
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    S.CR.C v. J.CS.A.
    64 10 The Junior Civii Service Association will meet a Si raits Chinese R. C. side at Balestier plain, commencing at 2 p.m. on Sunday. S.C.R.C.:—Cheong Chee Soon, Cheong Yen Soo, John Lim, Kong Leong, F. W. Chen, A. N. Other, Lim Chin Joo, Tan Boon Poh, Tan Thean
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    Four Records Broken.
    69 10 MOTOR-CYCLING. Messrs. John Little Co., Ltd., have received telegraphic advice from the makers of the AJ.S. that at Brooklands on the 6th inst. A. Denley, riding an A.J.S. motor cycle, broke four world's records:—(l) 600 C.C. sidecar class 50 kilometres, 86.29 miles per hour; (2) 50 miles,
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    SELANGOR AMATEUR MEETING.
    344 10 Even Dividends. THE TURF. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 12. At the Selangor Turf Club first day amateur meeting there was a fair attendance. The going was good. Rain fell at about 5 o'clock making the going heavy. In Race 7 Soultsway who ran Second
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    S.C.C. Tournament.
    141 10 LAWN TENNIS. MONDAY'S TIES. Th? foil-wing are the ties for Monday in the S.C.C. Lawn Tennis tournament. Championship Preliminary. J. S. Nathan v. J. K. Hamilton. W. A. Wilson v. G. R Mere. P. Bushow v. J. Duguid (to finish). Godown Doubles Handicap. R. M. Duff and E.
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    156 10 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. The fol.owing are the results of yesterday's ties in the S.R.C. Lawn Tennis tournament. Doubles Handicap. H. N. liakhctchet and N. Hay beat S L. Oehlei* and C. W. Clarke 6—4' and F James beat R Nicholson and r. Gcmes—wjo. Singles Handicap **A". cC n et
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    Seiangor Open Novices Competition.
    174 10 WEIGHT-LIFTING. Under the auspices of the Seiangor Health and Strength Association, a competition open to all Seiangor novice weightlifters will be held in June in connection with the official opening of ihe Association. The followinj three lifts have been selected, and the competition will be run
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    CONTINENTAL CABLES.
    197 10 Labour Day Demonstrations Forbidden. [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.] Berlin, April 13. The police have prohibited demonstrations on May 1 (Labour Day). BULGARIAN CRISIS. Sofia, April 13. The Bulgarian Minister of Communications, M. Madjarow, has resigned over a conflict with the League of Nations representative for Bulgaria, M. Saron, who
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    POH LEONG KEK.
    237 10 Sixth List of Subscriptijns. Previously acKni wledged $8,472. Members of the Chinese Twakow Owners Asso., $287, Ho Beng Club, $105; Gor Loo Club, Ban Chye Hoe Club. Wing Loong, Ong Boon Tat, Esq., Tan Guan Chua, $100 each; Peng Bee Club R. Ingham, Esq., Singapoe Tcochew Sauce
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    BATAVIA TO PARIS.
    43 10 Direct Wireless Telephone. Reuter's Service. Paris, April 12. M. Pasquier, Governor General of IndoChlna, staging at Batavia, had during; one hour a witeless short-wave conversation with French officials in Paris. Audibility was perfect through tha French station at Sainte Assise.
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    SINKING OF "I'M ALONE."
    45 10 Owners Claim Compensation. Reuter's Service. Ottawa, April 12. According to a local newspaper the owners of the "I'm Alone" intend to claim $250,000 compensation from tha United States. The report states that the liquor aboard the "I'm Alone" was worth $150,000.
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    Rural Board.
    1238 10 LONG DISCUSSION ON ADVERTISING. Cha rman's Impending Departure. At the monthly meeting of the Rural Board, held at the Land Office yesterday, there was considerable discussion regarding the displaying of advertisements in certain Rural Board areas. The Commissioner of Lands (Mr. W. Bartley) presided and others present were:
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    Another Convict Captured.
    195 10 DANGEROUS CRIMINAL Located in a Rubber Estafe Another of the thirteen escaped Singapore convicts by the Kulai Police at abou< 11 yesterday He was located i„ tstate not far from the village •fate He did not show fight and was nH unarmed when examined. Th r indentified
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    STRANDING OF THE "DARVEL."
    502 10 Marine Court's Finding. As recorded in these columns yesterday the Marine Court, presided over ly Mr' C. H. G. Clarke (District Judge), with t.e Master Attendant, (Capt. Freyburg) and Captains Abrahams and Agnew sitting a Assessors, sat yesterday to enquire into the stranding of the "Darvel,"
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    24 10 The Kinta Vally, in Perak, untitled little more than half the total of th output of tin, the next highest bi Kuala Lumpur district.
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    Chinese Students.
    979 11 lirA flON IN MALAYA IN f ITS INFANCY. UtlaK :1 t V.M.C.A. HaU. j auspices of the Health tiers' Union, LaSall? i Chinese Students' 1' a lecture on Chinese l! uas delivered by Mrs. Singapore's first lady at the Y.M.CA. HUI on tfr the lecture commenced her with
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    173 11 Moscow's Class Legislation. (Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.] Moscow April 11. The Central Executive has delivered a new blew to the so-called Kulak Peasants by passing a law provid'ng heavy taxation of all mai n s theoretically liable for conRcrintion bat bail *d from the Army because of their "bourgeois"
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      185 12 Amusements, jjj TO-NIGHT! SATURDAY, |APRIL 12. TO-MGBT! I THE THEATRE ROYAL I North Bridge Road. Ĕ I DEAN'S UNION OPERA I OF SINGAPORE. ffi 8 WILL STAGE S I "TERPERD A YA." I To-morrow, April 14—"COMEDY OF ERRORS. I WEDNESD4Y, APBIL 17. jj) "FATTEH JUNG." ij Grand'*presentation night of a
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      538 12 Church Services. THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. St. Andrew's Cathedral April 14, 1929. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7:45 a.m. (Choral) Holy Communion and Sermon. 9:15 a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. The Catechism. 5:30 p.m. (Choral) Evensong and Sermon, Holy Communion on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Tuesday,
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      523 12 I THE S.S. POLICE BAND* WILL PLAT AT BOTANICAL GARDENS AT 9 P.M. ON SUN., APRIL 21 Fill ma, KATONG PARK AT 9 P.M. ON TOES., APRIL 23 WI? jjj FSB "^s^ I J& APPETISING CONDI- DIGESTIVE lIME 8 I LEa MENTS AND EN,O¥ j W»CE AFT E I A
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    NEW SERENDAH RUBBER.
    643 13 Labour Force Reduced. The following are extracts from the report and statement of accounts of the .New Serendah Rubber Co., Ltd., which will be presented to the nineteenth annual general meeting on April 16 at Kuala Lumpur:— The net profit for the year, after providing for depreciation,
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY.
    262 13 The und rnoted non-fiction works will be ready for issue on Saturday at 9 a.m.:— ♦Bulfinch (Thomas) The Golden Age of Myth and Legend. 1926. illus. Daisy. PrinceM of Pless: an Autobiography by H rself. 1929. illus. E.R.P. (Editor) The Book without a Name. 1929. Be ng the
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    50 13 It is estimated that the production of rubber for the whole of the Dutch Indies during 1929 will be 149,326 tons, of which Java should produce 63,444 tons. The production of tea is estimated at 72,525 tons, including 62,288 tons from Java, and coffee at 932,336 oikuls (Java 775,749 pikuls).
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      622 14 PUBLIC NOTICES. FREIGHTERS FORWARDING Co. Owners of lighters, launches, lorries, and etc., undertake to do any transhipment work of General Cargo, either from ship to ship in roads, or from S.H.B. Wharf Godowns to ships (overside delivery) or from S.H.B. Wharf Godowns to ships aad vice versa. We also undertake
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      994 14 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2nd December, 1892.) Authorised capita! «,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800.00 C Paid-up Capital #1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,612,046 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Rtreet London, E.C. 8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.
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      400 14 THE EASTERN ASSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED (Incorporated in the HEAD OFFICE: SINGAPOI* 2nd Floor of No. S, Malarc. feW Singapore. 'Phone Noa. 3046 and 4047. BOARD OF DIRECTOR*. See Teong Wah, Esq.-Chairn,^ Ong Soon Tee.~Vice-Chairm.. Koh San Hin, Esq. Seah Eng Lim, Esq. Vow Ngan Pan, Esq S. Q. Wong, Esq.
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