Malaya Tribune, 12 May 1931

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    30 1 The Malaya Tribune vol. XVIII.- No. 11! SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1931 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Singapore: Tuesday, May 12, 1931. The Malaya Tribune SINGAPORE, TUESDAY MAY 12, 1931.
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      91 1 LIPTON'S CEYLON TEA. YOU CANNOT BETTER THE BEST, iL joi lopot—. w 11 m meapi ROSKOPF PATENT WATCHES I n Trade P(»*38 Mark. 8 I NEW PATTERNS I I IN WRIST WATCHES 0 O J JUST ARRIVED l Timekeeping Guaranteed. I 14 ct. HEm CASES. INSIST UPON A GENUINE ROSKOPF
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      15 1 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 Gala Anniversary Prrformance. The Middle~Watch WITH Owen Nares, Jacqueline Logan. 'PHONE 5261-5262
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    Our London Letter. THE KING'S RECOVERY.
    3526 2 Britain After Atlantic Records. (Special to the "Malaya Tribune.") London, April 16. There was fear earlier in the week that the King's indisposition might interfere with a series of engagemen's arranged for him in the next few months. His wonderful recuperative powers have helped
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      41 2 $A When everybody, everywhere, is looking for the 100 °fc value cigarette it s time you com- menced smoking LUCKY STRIKE OBTAINABLE AT PER TIN OF MESSftS ROBINSON'S Bjßr/ ill V JOHN LITTLE Mff^^ ALL HIGH ALWAYS IN STOCK »111 <» -i
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      181 2 What theNewGlaxo is "The New Glaxo, in our opinion, is an excellent conception, and shows that the manufacturers of infant's foods are not content to stand still, but are anxious to make I use of new discoveries I in scientific research." j Reprinted from "The Practitioner" for January, 1929. ONLY
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      879 3 EASY METHODS-NO BOTHER HH MPLICITY ITSELF-QUICK RESULTS ™H g u and regimes to keep healthy are too numerous and a solvent o! Uric Acid. It has fifl£ cerate, and most people find difficulty in adhering numerous uses as a medicine —it is easy £*>tyi* £w) t0 o minor maTims. 'ASPRO'
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      620 3 fix Permanent BY NEW MACHINE W 6 Months Guaranteed. SPECIAL CHARGE 915.00. OD-to-date equipment Installed, under expert control. BEAUTY HOUSE, CUPITOL BUILDING. VULCANIZE t Don't Argue! WHO are the BEST VULCANIZERS in BRITISH MALAYA THE UNITED VULCANISING CO., 148, SELEGIE ROAD. SINGAPORE. 'Phone 63J4. Our Vulcanised Tyres Never Tire. ROBOLEINE
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    RED TAPE AND HOLY MATRIMONY.
    1258 4 How The Dead Can Come To Life. (Special to the 'Malaya Tribune.") The demon Red Tape is a universal genius. He inhabits all climes and haunts all government offices, irrespective of political systems. Fascist Italy and Bolshevist Russia. Constitutional England and Republican France or Germany,
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    WHITHER BOUND?
    718 4 THE TALKIE IN THE FUTURE. EVOLUTION OF A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE. A leading British producer of Alms writes in the "Daily Herald" in mail week:— People will say in ten years* time "Let's go to the pictures" just as they do now—only more will say it. The appeal of
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    HEALTH OF THE EAST.
    220 4 The Health Bulletin of the League of Nations, Eastern Bureau, Singapore, for the week ended May 2 is as follows Bassein 1 plague case and 1 death. Bombay 2 plague cases and 3 deaths; 3 fmallpox cases and 4 deaths. Calcutta 71 cholera cases and 44
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      56 4 "STOP COUGHp Cough may mean anything; but dont delaj Ai aiop it, be' sv« it becomes serious. One bottle i -WATTS MIXTURE" will give Immediate Diifnni>niriit. Watt s Mixture" is me special Lung' Tonic ma Cough-Remedy for Weak Lungs, Phthisis Consumption. Asthma, Bronchitis, and all ther puimonary complaints. ROCHORE DISPENSARY.
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      75 4 j HAVE acilit es foi Ljans. t Applications for Agencies from gentlemen of influence and education will be considered. J Masters Ltd. I 1SZSZ •IfSTSsI BURGOWrS I g Very palatable «d ir easy to la*. 2=si$si: gg&g £P H ?!ll?if l'" 6, SINGAPORE A preparation for decreasing obesity. The quickest
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    Malayan Stocks & Shares.
    1542 5 Malayan Stocks Shares. MINING. ISSUED BY FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND STOCK RROKBKS Singapore, May 12, 10 a.m. Issue Year CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Value. Ends. Buyers. Sellers. £1.0.0 Aaam Kumbang Tin Dec. 31 H. O.C £l< a 8 1.0.0 Austral Malay Dec. 31 318-6 1. 1.0 0.5.0 Ayer Hitam Tin June 30
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      241 5 LEPROSY DiaMes, V.D., Consumption, ,thma. Piles, Impotency, Leu•rrhooa. Women's Complaints, j numerous other Chronic (t)N s< LT THE SPECIALISTS AT HE HIMALAYAN PHARMACY. office: 62, Owen Road, Singapore, JJJg ,\D CONSULTATION ROOMS. 'ungoon Road, Singapore. y imitators. No one has any roPiiwtion with oar concern y (HI CIGAR y KM
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      470 5 READY FOR YOUR TABLE, SAMBAL GORENG. Sambal Goreng Bajak (Dried) M X in bottles. Sambal Goreng Dendeng (Dried) mk in bottles. Sambal Goreng Oedang (Dried) MX in bottles. 1 Sambal Goreng Oedang (Uquid) JC in tins. 0 45 Sambal Goreng Dendeng (Liquid) JC in tins. 0 45 Sambal Goreng Bajak
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      91 5 I LAWRENCE WRIGHT'S 23rd SONG ALBUMS. jjj I Willi 20 Songs, including I Little White Lies Adeline g S King of Jazz Selection. 5 I FRANCIS, DAY AND HUNTER 50th ALBUMS. S I With 16 Songs, including 3 It Happened in Montery. Should I jj] S Springtime in the Rockies.
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      155 5 i Vm&M j FOR MOTORISTS Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills Are Invaluable. "1 7HETHER one motors for businass Si Vy pleasure, either as a driver or passenger. Dr. Morses Indian Root Pills will b* found a valuable accessory. How often does one find at the end of a day's motoring
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      218 6 To-night J 1 GALA ANNIVERSARY I Ln nj I PERFORMANCE! I I I i Premiere for Malaya of England's Greatest Film Achievement! ITheMiddlde Watchf WITH ji I OWEN NARES, JACQUELINE LOGAN 1 I and a great BRITISH CAST. S I I g A British International Production. a I SEE SPECIAL
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      156 6 Amusements- 16.13 TO-NIGHT 9.15 The "World's Funniest Women' Marie Dressier I ana Polly Moran with Charles King Bessie Love S AND ALL STAR CAST IN jC ICHASINGI RAINBOWS I I Glorious Songs! j I Glorious Colour/ I Brilliani Comedy! I A SUPERB MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA. I Next Programme: jj Ann HARDING
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      286 6 $6.15 TO-NIGHT 3.15 I Can a gambler play straight? I SEE I William Powell S IN STREET OF CHANCE THRILLS! EXCITEMENT! MYSTERY X A Paramount Picture. I THURSDAY I MAURICE CHEVALIER S IN j "THE BIG POND." H PHONE 5708. In the Second Show, at 9.15 pjn ft more adorable
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    SAFE IN PORT.
    470 7 DAMAGED AMERICAN STEAMER AT SOUTHAMPTON. SHIPPING NEWS. Rugby, May 11. The American Shipping Board cargo steamer Wytheville," 6.000 tons, of Newark, New Jersey reached Southampton last night, after a collision in the fog with the French OilTanker Rea," 7,800 tons, of Havre. The "Wytheville had a hole
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    WEMBLEY CINEMA.
    65 7 'Hide Out," featuring James Murray and Kathryn Crawford, and "Burnum Was Right,' a rollicking comedy with an unexpected climax, are the main attractions in the second show at the Wembley Cinema, commencing last night. The final five episodes of "Trooper 77" were shown in the first house. Coming
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    HARBOUR BOARD.
    110 7 Singapore. May 12. SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHABVES. But Wharf (Entrance Gate I). Rajula 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate I). Kedah 18; Kamuning 17; Anhui 15; Kidderpore 13; Pres. Harrison 11; Larut 9; Takada 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate S). Eurypylus 30. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4). Shunko Maru
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    21 7 The gold output of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co.. Ltd.. for the four weeks ended April 25 was 1,805.05 oz.
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    MAN HUNT IN THE JUNGLE.
    192 7 HEAVY SENTENCE FOR GANG ROBBER. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. May 11. At the Assizes this morning, a story was related of a man hunt by Police searchers ln the Jungle for a gang of robbers. A Hakka was charged with gang robbery, with
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    FORMER MILLIONAIRE IN DEBT.
    153 7 PENANG COURT EXAMINATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. May 11. Mr. Lee Chi n Ho. well-kncwn towkay, years ago reputed to be a millionaire, was examined in the Supreme Court to-day on a judgment debtor summons, in order to ascertain what property and assets he had.
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    SECRET SOCIETY SHOOTING.
    82 7 VERDICT OF MURDER. The shooting of a Chinese carpenter in Victoria Street recently, resulting from a secret society affray, was echoed in the Coroner's Court yesterday, when Mr. F. G. Bourne opened the inquiry. In the dock stood a Chinese, who Is believed to be connected with
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    SOCIAL FUNCTION.
    203 7 The residence of Mr. and Mrs S. Sunder Singh Sawhny at Tanglin Road was the scene of a very interesting and enjoyable function last Sunday night when they entertained a large gathering of friends and relations to a sumptuous dinner. The occasion was the attaining of the fifth
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    EXCHANGE RATES.
    314 7 British Official. Singapore. May 12. (By courtesy of H. and S. Bank.) Selling.—London 4 months' sight 2s. 3 27/32 d.. London 3 months' sight 2s. 3 13 16d.. London 60 days' sight 2s. 3 25 32d London 30 days' sight 2s. 3%d., London demand 2s. 3 23/32 d..
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    Commercial News. TRADE DEPRESSION AND INDIA.
    198 7 BRITISH EXPORTS SHOW AN INCREASE. Reuter. London. May 11. The profound effect of the trade depression on India*is often overlooked in Britain," said Mr. G. M. Gillett (Dept. of Overseas Trade) in the House of Commons, replying during consideration of the estimates of the
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    PRINCE OF WALES AND TRADE.
    137 7 FRANK TALK TO BRITISH MANUFACTURERS. Reuter. London, May 12. Over 1,200 manufacturers were present at a banquet in Birmingham to hear a speech b» the Prince of Wales, his first public appearance since his tour of South America. His Royal Highness regretted that he had
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    57 7 Singapore, May 12. Buyers Seller* R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 10 10% Standard R.S.S. on Tender. May 10% 10% June 10% 10% July 10% 10% July/S«ptember 10% 10% October/December 11% 11% Tone of Market:—Steady. Latest Cable: —London Spot Sheet 3 l/16d. per lb. New
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    PRODUCE.
    133 7 Singapore. May 12. Rice, Siam 1 per Koyan $203 Rice. Siam 2 $173 Rice, Siam 3 $161 Rice, Siam 4 $142 Rice. Saigon A-l $148 Rice. Saigon 1 $143 Rice, Saigon 2 $135 Rice. Saigon 3 $118 Rice, Rangoon 1 $125 Rice. Rangoon 2 $123 Rice, Par Boiled No.
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    213 7 I.YAI.L and evatts report. May 12. noon. Well, rubber took a rise of cent gold in New York yesterday and the local price followed it with a rise of cent. However, no-one trusts this improvement, for the general feeling is that these spasmodic rises only delay any
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    ETUN AND CO'S REPORT.
    325 7 May 12. 11 a.m. RUBBER. London. —3 l/16d., up %d. New York.—6% cents (G), up cent. Shares:—Steady. Allenbys 75—90 cents. Aver Moleks 60—70 cents, Ayer Panas 75—85 cents. Bassetts 45 —50 cents, Brogas 40—45 cents, Bukit Jelotongs 20 —25 cents, Bukit Katils 22% —27% cents, Colinsburghs
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    LATEST TIN AND RUBBER PRICES.
    89 7 "S.F.P." Service. London, May 11, 5.13 pjn. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify today's tin prices as follows: Spot £104 9,16 (£lO4 13 16). Forward £105 13 16 (£lO6 1116). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify today's rubber prices as follows: Spot
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    29 7 The twenty-fourth annual general meeting of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines will be held at the office of the Chamber in Ipoh, on Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m.
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    MALAYA RUBBER STATISTICS.
    211 7 The following return of Colony stocks at close of business, April, 1931. as declared, in tons, has been received from the Ag. Registrar-General of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S.: (A.) DEALERS' STOCKS. DRY WET TOTAL CREPE Total all R.s.s. Remill, Wet Scrap Dry grades of AREA and Estate
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      404 7 m m m m m f i i i i i •"•'••"■^•Hii.iiWi.wiiHi.it.mi.i^^ VICTORIA THEATRE S < s I COMMENCING SATURDAY, MAY 16 I I AND NIGHTLY AT 9.30 P.M. f MANDY'S Continental Revue I m m THIS IS NOT A TALKIE Z IT IS A FULL COMPANY OF CONTINENTAL REVUE
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      301 7 NOTICENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Power of Attorney, dated the 24th day of May, 1912, granted by Yeo Chim Boon of Chop Yeo Long Whatt of No. 35, Circular Road. Singapore, to Yeo Choo Tian has been this day cancelled and revoked. ALLEN GLEDHILL, Solicitors for Yeo Chim Boon.
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      38 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. i r% NOTICE. AS AND FROM TO-DAY THE FAMOUS LASKY FILM SERVICE. LTD.. 51. Robinson Road. Singapore, WILL BE KNOWN AS PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE. LTD. Paramount Film Service, Limited, THOMAS KENNARD. Manager. Dated May 11, 1931.
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
    139 8 Births, Marriages And Deaths. DEATHS. Lim Yong Quee, at 252. Rochore Road, on th? 9th inst. Deceased leaves behind hia wife, one son. two daughters, five brothers. Lim Hong Tin. Mong Sim, Kirn Kang. Hong Hee, Hong Kwang, one sister. Mrs. Lee Ah Thye. sisters-in-law and numerous nephews
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    TEMPORARY ALLOWANCES.
    895 8 Sundry reflections are prompted by the statement of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, at the Legislative Council meeting yesterday, on the subject of the Temporary Allowances. Some of them are far from complimentary to official policy, especially in regard to the determination to cling to the
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    AN INTERNATIONAL QUESTION.
    375 8 Hong Kong Mui-Tsai System Criticised London, May 12 The system of nun-tsai in Hong Kong was strongly attacked by Sir John Simon in the House of Commons last night. A sturdy defence of the Hong Kong Government against charges of lack of enthusiasm in dealing with abuse
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    CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY.
    78 8 CAN YOU SPARE A DOLLAR? We have to-day received from Mr. Keng Teck Whay. per Mr. Sect Beng Ong. a cheque for $15 to our Dollar Fund for the Child Welfare Society. This brings th I total to $52.60. The response to our appeal for a very
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    OVERSEAS LEAGUE.
    95 8 The second annual Empire Day Dinner and Dance of the Sin R apore branch of The Overseas League will be held at the Seaview Hotel on Saturday the 23rd inst.. at 8.15 p.m. HE. UV Office r Administering toe Government, the Hon Mr John Scott. h*s consented to
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    18 8 Mr. C. D. Ahearne. Controller of Labour, i mh y a a it rcturned from leave of *"«*«"uE
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    TIN AND RUBBER.
    46 8 LATEST QUOTATIONS. j RUBBER. Lordcn:— 3 l/16d. e York:—6 'St cents (G) Sinyapt>rt:—10-10 cents. TIN. l 'l 1104 105 0d ld0 »n Od.i. 3 months, buyers £105 15s. Od. (down 5s 0d., seller? £105 17s. 6d. «down 5? OdT Mn*apcrc:-$52.75. (150 tons sold)
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    TOPICS OF TO-DAY.
    542 8 -<BY "LOOKER-ON."\ Draft legislation has been "by which the ltafeptlW Officer will assist in the rem\tof printing establishments > on Municipal sub-committee niii a A The hard working M.H 0 of many parts, but when it investing him with powers t in regulating printing i SJf ments,
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    37 8 From China and Japan by Kiiy Singapore at 4 p.m. to-morrow Prom Holland by Indrapoera." du pore on Thursday morning. From Europe (London mails d sp& t0 a April 23) by Ranpura." due Penan? Thursday.
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      292 8 TO-DAY'S RADIO. Prom information available and reception experiences, a list is made, and amended daily, of those stations most likely to be received in Malaya on the loudspeaker. Owing to the paucity of advance information from shortwave stations, accuracy in regard to wavelengths and times of transmission cannot be guaranteed,
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    Brandy King Stands For Presidency. CHURCHES AND CONVENTS DESTROYED.
    736 9 GENERAL STRIKE IN SPAIN. NEW GOVERNMENT NOT STRONG ENOUGH? M \RTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED IN MADRID. Reuter. Madrid, May 11. 10.5 a.m. Following last night's rioting, in which two p'e were killed, the Government made a atfea that anyone, whether Right or
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    LORD ATHLONE RETURNS HOME.
    79 9 British Official. Rugby, May 11« Earl of Athlone. with Princess Alice, ss of Athlone. and Lady May CamD; returned to London during the weekfrom South Africa, on the completion of lc Athlone's term as Governor-General of ton cf South Africa. F: months have been spent on
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    TO-DAYS FEATURES.
    28 9 ni B LONDON LETTER, on pages 2 and 3. p, SOF TO-DAY, on pa*e JJTERARY NOTES, on page U. **L\\ \NS AT HOME, on pace 13.
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    NANKING'S WARNING TO REBELS.
    785 9 People' 8 Congress And The Constitution. Sin Kuo Min. Nanking, May 12. That the revolt at Canton is regarded seriously by the Government, and that military measures are likely, was indicated in a speech by Chiang Kai Shek to-day. He accused Chen Chi Tang of seizing
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    112 9 In connection with quit rents and the temporary concession, referred to last week, the "Malacca Guardian" understands that the Hon Mr H. E. Nixon has written to the Colonial Secretary to the following effect: "I understood that the temporary concession. was to be a remission of rents on unplantable areas
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    AIR POLICY IN INDIA.
    603 9 Commons Statement On Burma Revolt British Official. Rugby. May 11. Various aspects of the situation m India were dealt with in answers to questions in the House of Commons to-day. The Secretary for India, Mr. Wedgwood Benn, said that the resolution of the Manchester Royal Exchange
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    BRIAND'S RIVALS FOR PRESIDENCY.
    138 9 COGNAC KING CONSENTS TO STAND. Reuter. Paris. May 11. M Briand has agreed to stand for the Presidency. M. Briand's rival candidate. M. Doumer. President cf the Senate, in an interview, was of opinion that M. Briand wou'd be more useful at the Foreign M'nistry than
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    "SOUTHERN CROSS" BACK IN AUSTRALIA.
    55 9 Pert Darwin. May 11 The "Southern Cress has arrived here Reu.er. fAir Commadore Kingsford Smith took th? first Australia-England air mail to Akvab. where an Imperial Airways machine took them ove.\ Kingsfcrd Smith came to the rescue after the "City of Cairo" had met with
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    ARCTIC RESCUE PARTY IN CIVILISATION.
    20 9 Reuter. Copenhagen. IfftJ 12. Mr. Watk ns' sledge party, which rescued Ccurtauld, has reached Angmagsalik.—Reuter.
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    USE THE J.P.'S AS MAGISTRATES. COUNCIL MEETING SPEECHES.
    5519 9 HAWKER PROBLEM AGAIN DISCUSSED. THE TEMPORARY ALLOWANCES PUZZLE. At the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday, the Acting Treasurer, moving that the Council do approve of the advance of $1,750,000 to the Municipal Commissicners, Singapore, to enable them to meet additional capital
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    Sports & Pastimes. GLOSTERS BEAT CHINESE IN CHARITY MATCH.
    474 10 Sports Pastimes. GLOSTERS BEAT CHINESE IN CHARITY MATCH. Disappointing Game- ASSN. FOOTBALL. The charity match played at the Jaian Besar Stadium yesterday, between the Glosters and the S.C.F.A.. proved to be a disappointment as far as the play was concerned. However, the ACS. Building Fund benefitted to the extent of
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    HAMMOND HITS A HUNDRED.
    50 10 CRICKET. Reuter. Gloucester Going Great Guns. London, May 11. In the County Championship match at Bristol. Gloucestershire registered another quick win. beating Notts by an innings and 131 runs. Scores: Notts: 114 (Parker 8 for 39) and 131 (Parker 1 for 74). Gloucester: 37« (Hammond 103)—Reutei.
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    A Match For Nash.
    106 10 BOXING. The management of the Lion City Ring are arranging a gala programme for Friday, the main item in which will be a fight between Sid. Nash, the ex-champion of the Royal Navy who made short work of Wilmott recently, and Teddie Del Mundo, who comes
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    LAWN TENNIS.
    76 10 Reuter. The Davis Cup. Belgrade, May 11. In the Davis Cup competition Jiro Sato <Japan) beat Schaeffer (Jugoslavia) 7—5, 6—3, 6—0; and H. Satoh beat Kukuljevie 6 —3, 6 —3, 3 —6, 5 —7, 6—2. —Reuter. S.R.C. Tournament. Ties in the S.R.C. tournament" TO-DAY'S TIES. Championship Doubles: C.
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    DATES & PLAYERS.
    29 10 DATES PLAYERS. Association Football. The final in the Government inter-depart-mental shield between the Malacca Teachersand the P.W.D. and Surveys team will be played on the Malacca Club Padang to-morrow
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    59 10 Following the Varsity Golf match in which Oxford beat Cambridge, the captain and hon. secretary of each University Club for the 1931--32 season were elected as follows: —Oxford.— Captain J. R. Keen (University College School and WadhamK secretary: G. A. Loveday (Winchester and Magdalen). Cambridge:— Captain: I. K. Mcßosty (Glenalmond
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    SINGAPORE SPRING RACES.
    564 10 Handicaps For To-morrow. THE TURF The handicaps for to-morrow (the fourth day) of the Singapore spring race meeting are as follows: Race I. —Pcnies—Class 2 —Div. 2.—(6 furs.) —2.15 pm.: Lady Remington 9.10, Young Egypt 9.6. Foundling 9.5, Simon 8.12, Longchamp 8.9. Whippet 8.7, Shireen 8. Irish
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    "CHASING RAINBOWS."
    231 10 MUSICAL SHOW AT THE ALHAMBRA. Apart from the fact that the cast includes the popular comediennes, Marie Dressier and Polly Moran, quite the most attractive feature of the film "Chasing Rainbows," which began a season at the Alnambra last night, is the music and singing. None of it
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    SEQUEL TO GARAGE FIRE.
    134 10 INSURANCE CLAIM IN DISPUTE. The hearing of the claim for $221,000 instituted by the Cycle and Carriage Co., '(1926) Ltd., against the Motor Union Insurance Co., Ltd., which was before the Supreme Court last week, was resumed to-day before the Acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule).
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    ALLEGED CRIMINAL BREACH.
    64 10 (From Our Own Correspond ntj Penan- M H« T. C. Shafto. a former accountant field's, and Khoon Go Haw, a for:: of the same firm, appeared In Court this morning. Mr. Hum. I secution. said that the DPP. had structions that the case be tried trict Court.
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    42 10 Dr. (Miss) Ivy Tong, M.B untitled in Singapore and is now attacl Andrew's Mission Hospital. The Chief Secretary to Govern n. M has. with the approval of the Hij sioner. appointed Mr. James Crabr act temporarily as a Judge. FM£ from to-day.
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    LIFE'S CRISES.
    287 11 Some Excellent Studies. LITERARY NOTES. Th? Certain Hour," by James Branch Cabell The Bodley Head, Ltd., 7s, 6d. This excellently written co; lection of stories will bear favourable comparison with any previous work by this literary artist There is an hcu~ in the lives 0 f all men
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    Murder On Snowy Wastes.
    582 11 "The Murder of Dave Brandon;' by T Lund Wernier Laurie, 7s. 6d. Here is a story that should be thrilling but it isnt. Here are the wild snowy wastes and lumbering camps, the Red Indian trapper the Canadian sled police. There is a double murder and
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    CHINESE CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
    153 11 MOCK MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. The members of the Straits Chinese Reading Club (branch of the C.C.A.) will participate in a mock Municipal Council meeting on Thursday at 8.15 p.m. at the Institute Hall of the C.C.A., Prinsep Street. The subject will be "The Hawker Problem." The Rev. W.
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    20 11 Mr. B. F. Bridge has been appointed to act at Deputy Legal Adviser, F.M.S., with effect frcm the 2nd. inst.
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      441 11 New World Cabaret. Dancing Every Night. Excellent Music PLAYED BY OUR Excellent Orchestra. NOTE .--Gate admission 10 cents every night including Saturday. ELEcTRTcrrfi! j ECONOMY AND SERVICE j 8 I QQ43IC Is y° ur E| ectric cooker *N you satisfaction? I I oes cos mo| *e for I I ener
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    JERAM KUANTAN RUBBER.
    299 12 DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT. The annual general meeting of the Jeram Kuantan Rubber Estate, Ltd., will be held at the Chartered Bank on May 14 at noon. In their report for the year ended Dec. 31. 1930, the directors state The loss fcr the year was $14 064.73,
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    33 12 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 for $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 157 for $100.
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    87 12 It is notified for general information that the Chartered Bank of India. Australia and Ch na has been authorised by the Chief Secretary 10 Government to issue and manage such portion of the loan of $20 000 000 as shall be Issued in the Federated Malay States. In virtue of
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    ARE YOU TAKING LIBERTIES WITH NATURE?
    157 12 Ruild Up Robust Strength This Way Were all inclined to go on merrily, enjoying life to the full, with never a care for the way in which we are continually sapping our vitality. But the time always comes when Nature rebels. Lassitude, a 'thoroughly
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      285 12 I BUKIT TIMAH PORK Is unequalled for sweetness, quality &j and tenderness. All pigs are reared g from stock specially imported from H S England; most of the feed is imported Gj fi from Home supplemented by grass ffi X grown on our own farm; and fresh jjj jjj supplies
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      468 12 rUff LAXATIVE |lf I WHICH TONES AS IT CLEANSES I i{ j By combining the laxative and refreshing j properties of an effervescing 'Salt' with the I [JJ invigorating elements of the famous Tonic iJLUI// Phosferine a real Tonic 'health' salt has been $52mJ/ evolved which is quite free from
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      467 12 MAILS CLOSE. TO-DAY, MAY 12. Ceylon and Bombay tShunko Maru> 3 p.m. Selat Pandjang, Siak. Pakan Baroe, Pajakombo and Bengkalis (Hong Kwong) 3 p.m. Selat Pandjang. Bengkalis and Bagan Si Api Api < Esmeralda > 3 p.m. Bengkalis, Laboean Bilik. Tandjong Balei and Belawan (Singkep) 3 p.m. Siam (except Lower
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      240 12 DIARY OF EVENTS. TO-DAY, MAY 12. High Tides.—612 a.m., 7.41 p.m. Singapore Assizes open. Football League: R.A.F. v. S.C.C. (Dtf. Stadium; S.H.B. v. Vehicles (Div. II). ■JUL TO-MORROW, MAY 13. High Tides—7.30 a.m., 8.19 p.m. Singapore Spring Race Meeting. Football: S.C.C. v. Singapore Flying Club. Padang. Football League: P. Brani
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    MALAYANS AT HOME.
    1545 13 Blue Funnel Eastern Cruise. (Special to the "Malaya Tribune.") London, April 16. There was an excellent attendance the other afternoon at the Victoria League "At Home" to meet H. E. the Governor of the Straits Settlements and Lady Clement!, and Malaya was remarkably well represented. Sir Laurence
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    DRIVING BANDITS FROM HONAN.
    400 13 PROGRESS OF SUPPRESSION CAMPAIGN. Kaifeng. The local papers contnue to make a feature of the news that the several district commissioners for the suppression of banditry in the prov'nee arp making headway and achieving resu'ts. Gen. Chang Fang, recently the Tai11 Chairman of the Provincial Government,
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      536 13 U N SINGAPORE—PALEMBANG— B4TA VIA —BANDOENG N 1 lEVERYI EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM SINGAPORE S To PALEMBANG in only 3 Hours To BATAVIA in less than 7 Hours $135. In BANDOENG (2300 feet) the same I I afternoon $148. m Singapore-Bali-Singapore ii I P IN ONE WEEK tn I 3 days
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      246 13 I WASHING WEMCO FABRICS f j A NOVELTY I Durable Washable! I Just Unpacked X AT 0 I WASSIAIWULL ASSOMULL Co., I I 56 HIGH STREET. 'PHONE 7144. jj Keeps pyjamas and nightwear soft and dm mm^ k To invite restful sleep, night clothes must feel soft to the skin.
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    THE GENTLE ART OF KIDNAPPING.
    1008 14 Pirates At Work On Chinese Waters. Time and again the news columns of papers contain a curt item that another ship has been pirated near Hong Kcng, taken to Bias Bay and there looted of its cargo. The passengers are either kidnapped, invariab y robbed
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    CARNIVAL FOR SINGAPORE.
    339 14 SOME DETAILS OF TH.E STAR PERFORMERS. To: o-iniva. hmMm will b>- opening their reason in Singapore on the 14th of this month at Anson Road- Messrs. Churchill and Tait. the proprietors of the above show, are the leading amusement providers in the Far East. This organisation has
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      116 14 CROUP Spasmodic Croop >»fr»qoentty ««liev*dby on« epphcetioantf VICKS CW n ĔĔUUmnJmrm Ummd Nw» DEAFNESS. Guaranteed Peerless remedy. Invented to restore the complete hearing Power to the sit of the defect. Why suffer for nothing? Use Rapid Aural Drop. Rs. 16/12/- per bottle. Apply Dr. Sherman, Baliabhanga. (Faridpur) Bengal. I When
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      384 14 V ropl I —J? perfume of distinction and sub- ;1 >i|j tlety, distilled from the fragrance J^fc"V rf I* cf a thousand flowers. Its dainty J y ar »d refreshing qualities endear it I I t(> I l discrirnm- ;l ating woman. ;J F WOLFF fr SOH N {<f KARLSRUHE
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      481 15 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) M i U PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. NSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM AVIGATION CO., LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. 'ider Contract with His Majesty's Government.) OUTWARD FROM LONDON. For China and Japan. Due Tonnage. Singapore 1931. R in 16,600
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      619 15 STEAMER SAILINGS ijHY.K. m3§ LINE Uap?.nMail) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London. Antwerp. Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sal HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 May 20 21 HARUNA MARU 10,500 June 3 4 I KOTORI MARU 10,000 June 18 IS 5 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 July 2 3 YASUKUNI MARU 12,000 July 15
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      439 15 STEAMER SAILINGS, ftg NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. (Incorporated in Th* undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS. DERPPLINGER for Manila, Hong Kong, S'hai, Taku, Dalny Sc T'tau May 24 LIPPE for Saigon, Japan Ports and Vladivostock May 28 HOMEWARDS. 5 ALSTER for Marseilles, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Bremen May 19 S TRAVE for
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      256 15 INSURANCE. jgFTfrh THE mĔx\ *****11 I Wim BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager. Office: 2, Finlayson Green. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: SINGAPORE. 2nd Floor of No. 3,
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      546 15 BANKS, THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London under Vie Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890 on 2nd December, 1892.) Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital n.800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,666,845 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E.C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M.
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      517 15 BANKS. The Ho Hong Bank, Limited. Raffles Place, Singapore* SAFE DEPOSIT SERVICE. Two units containing 52 compartments of the Safe Deposit Boxes for the safe keeping of jewellery, bonds, title-deeds and other valuable property have arrived and are now available. Other units are forthcoming. For the information of intending depositors
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      709 16 ALICO I I ALICO Asia Life Insurance Company. Under American Charter. (£2o,ooo—deposited with the Board of Trade in London.) We offer you the most liberal policy ever issued in the Orient. If your Finances are affected by the present slump—take an ALICO policy to-day and keep the slump out of
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      974 16 Le <i?J\flercier s School. ESTABLISHED 1906. 218, QUEEN ST. 61, WATERLOO ST. Morning Classes only—Primary to Commercial. NO AGE LIMIT! Principal.-F. 1. MILES. EDUCATIONAL. FAR EASTERN MUSIC SCHOOL B. SHORT STREET. (A Government Registered School). (For Boys and Girls/ The only Institution of its kind ln Singapore. Now in its
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      442 16 PUBLIC NOTICES. i i Jt NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the Power of Attorney given by Khatijah Beebee to Kader Oily Marican, dated the 22nd day of December. 1926, to do certain acts and things In connection with the Estate of Kavena Mohamed Meydln deceased has this day been
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      463 16 "Tribune" Small Ads. Bring Results Because They Beach (he Permanent Population. SITUATIONS VACANT. CANVASSERS WANTED—SaIary $25 to $30. Any nation. Only influential ladies between 20 and 30 need apply personally to The Proprietress of the Himalayan Pharmacy. 135, Serangoon Road. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. On sale at the following depots.— SINGAPORE.
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      486 16 MASSAGE AND MANICQft MASSAGE. Miss MISAKO and Miss No. 20, Bencoolen Street, 8u iPOre SATISFIED ADVERTMJRS. Many advertisers have paid to the "Malaya Tribune."' Business firms who wish to fa with the buying pubhc cannot rd ny advertise in the "Malaya Tribune -the People's Paper. Inquiries from would-be adv. n
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