The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 November 1915

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    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. f£]N CENTS SINGAPORE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1915. NO. 8,592.
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    228 1 The King's condition is improved and no more bulletins will ba i^ued though his Majesty will be kept to his room for some time yet Page 5. Lord Kitchener is proceeding on an important mi&Kion to the Near East, but it is denied that he is resigning
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    MORE COINCIDENCES.
    1439 1 Many years ago, m another part of the Tropics, an elderly lady was having friends to afternoon tea m the garden. I was chatting to the daughter of the bouse, and the talk mast have come round to peculiar contrasts m complexion, hair and eyes. As the most
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      388 1 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM I ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bras Basah Foad, Singapore. NOW OPEN FROM 9 A.M. TILL 12 P.M. ICES, CAKES, PASTRY, COLD DRINKS, TEA, COFFEE AND COCOA, Etc AFTERNOON TEAS AM) LATE SUPPERS SPECIALITY. Moderate Charges. Moderate Charges. I jj PROVISION FOR THE YOUNG EDUCATIONAL ANNUITIES remove ens of
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      206 1 1 Germ-Killing Throat Tablets I A perfect substitute for "Gargling" 1 1 5 8 Prevent s Diseases which start m the Throat H 2*o /.T^y> r/^ 6r/>/ infect iom diseases lihe Diphtheria, Fever, Influenza, Consumption, Measles, Mumps, andotJier infections entering the system by tlw moit/li, Formeloids siiould be used as
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      164 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS "K*d Diamond" at Palladium Page 2. Cycle cars for sale Page 2. I'mkettes for office men Page 2. Public holidays Psge 8. Eugineer salesman wanted Page 3. Motor lorry for sale Page 8. Houses to let iv Chancery Lane Page 3. Revised sailing lists Page 6. Dinner and
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      122 1 THE WEEK. Monday Btb. HlCb Water- 10 i* m 11. '5 p.m. Italian Opera, Vie. Theatre. Tuesday 9th. II fib W.»ter-iO ».m. Mobauimoilan Ne s Y-.ar commences (inno Hijra 133;). Italian Opoia Vij. Theatre. Wednesday I Oth. Hi5"J Wttßc^- 0 i a.m., 11-1^ p m, P. O. 1 omeward n
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    THE SUBMARINE FIASCO.
    304 2 Commenting recently on tbe German submarine danger, the Herald remarked that it bad died a natural death. Proof of the accuracy of that opinion is contained m a cablegram from the New York correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. The Washington Administration, reports the correspondent, has received, from
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      479 2 YictoriaJHieatre. Lessee M. S. COWAN. RETURN VISIT FOR SEVEN NIGHTS ONLY ITALIAN GRAND OPERA Go. Under the direction of Messrs. QONSALEZ BBOTHSRS IMPRESSARIO SIG. A. CARPI. ill lew Star Artistes direct from Ulan Italy lamented chorus and an Orchestra of 21 Musicians under the Direction of Sltfnor Consalez. ALL NEW
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      464 2 PALLADIUM SINGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE ORCHARD ROAD SIHGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE Turn down the Corner m Your Diary and make a note of this RED DIAMOND 11 A STOBY OF HIDDEN TREASURE An Intense St.cug Dramatic Exclusive, played by the best ITALIAN Cinema Artistes UST 3 NIGHTS. THE SPY UBI3HIBHTB A Thiilliii{4
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      356 2 A HOST EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION at iHa IDEAL PICTURE THEATRE CASINO OFF BEACH ROAD BT THE SEA TO-NIGHT Second Show 9-15 p.m. Sharp. To N TfclrtMtir'i Fasclßitmg Film Serial with all well-known Artistes T mTHE MILLION -J-| "^T DOLLAR MYSTERY ->«. TO-WIGHT ib 23 Episodes! 46 Reels I! 46 Parts!!: TO-NIGHT
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    THE WAR AND THE JAPANESE NAVY.
    268 3 Main! ijicM tto Situation. vrcia the poinl of view of national *,*<* gays Admiral Ijichi, Commander 7' c Kure Admiralty, aa quoted by the faabi grater importance ahoold be at ibei to the Navy rather than the Army are. The duties of the Japanese
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES.
    261 3 Goes Right into the Firing Line. Writing m The Bystander, a cor respondent gives some interesting extracts from a letter received from an oiSeer cf a Scots regiment, who dee cribes the keecness shown by the Prince of Wales at the front. The writer desires that
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    THE KIRGHIZ.
    239 3 I telegram fro;n Petrograd states that lap forces of hardy Kirghiz tribesmen ♦re hkriy to appear ia the field on behalf U Rj^sia after the ceceesary military hatewf. This iarue and wide spread feriria* of the Mongolo Tartar family bas Ml Baan branches, tbe Kara Kirghiz of :be
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    SALVAGE OF THE "EMDEN"
    114 3 Members of Australian Sjndieite. Ij bas already been announced that the Department of Defence •^accepted the contract to salve tbe j ser tl ndea. Australian newspapers 2 report that 50 men will form tbe c Xx P? dition. Mr Eric Feltoo will "w the Btory of
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      770 3 Kotlces 1 TBE EXCHANGE BANKS WILL BC CLOSED OH Mo^^iSfSSiFabllcHoUaay. TMMM WITH THE ENEMY (AHENDMENT) ORDINANCE iJi5. ISTfIE GOODS OF MOSES AI3AHAI. In pursuance of an Order of Court made the ttth d*y of September 1915 m the Supreme Court of the Stra'ts Bettlementa Singapore. Notice is hereby given that
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      568 3 Wanted WANTED A smart Engineer Salesman, thoroughly acquainted with Robber ERtate Requirements Apply personally to United Engineers, Ltd., Dainar Road, Singapore. •-U 10 11 WANTED. Wanted, man with experience In telephone switchboard operating, to take charge of small exchange, Quarters provided. Salary 170 per man h. Apply by letter stating
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      140 3 yftj In out-of-the-way Kj|l m ¥Mm ■•WW ImlVl A^l Horlick't Malted Milk IS proves a veritable boon, f/^1 for it is made m a moment I^H 7^#| with the addition of water E»« only. It keeps indefinitely, K#K w< J| and for camp life is an IW W*mM indispensable stand-by.
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    The Singapore Free Press. Monday. Nov. 8, 1915.
    1439 4 The Singapore Free Press. Monday. Nov. 8, 1915. In another column will be seen a refreshingly direct communication from onr London correspondent, a gentleman who has, as his letters so often have shown, opportunities and facilities for firsthand familiarity with Parliament* ary affairs and of Parliamentary personalities, not usually at
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    ITALIAN OPERA Co.
    314 4 IT ALIAN OPERA Co. The piece down (or production on Saturday was Ballo m Maechera, but owing to the unfortunate illness of Mile Derveres, wbo takes the principal role m this work, tbe management bad at tbe last moment to abandon this performance and instead payed La Traviata. The change
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    436 4 The services of the Province Wellesley Volunteer K.fies have been accepted by the Governor. A Sikh Advisory Bca»d for Ponarg hasbeen appointed and the names are published m the Gazette. 2nd Lieut. R. Munro, of tfce Kd.Y.L.I c, formerly Colour Sergeant, M.B.V R., hep, we regret to hear, had a
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    LORD KITCHENER.
    499 4 '■""ffiffi"'" Resignation Rumours Denied [By Submarine Cable] Rtvm's Bebvic* London, Nov. 5.-A Preee l; Ureac sage says that during Lord Kit* temporary absence on public d Asquithwill be canyi™ on thtt tbe War Office. There is r o trl*^ statement, circulated to day, qJ*.** Kitchener has resigned. London,
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    KING'S CONDITION BETTER.
    74 4 Still Kept to his P.cra. London, Nov. 5 lbe Kicg *7'- J slightly better cigbt. Bit PlP***** 1 proving but theit is ittM tOU c especially *htu Mtriptfrf men*. Lccdon, Ncv. 6-TLe Kfc«« P"js siirg tatibfcnorily. Hi bad a Uittr ai>d was tbie to be n ovt
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    TRIBUTE TO MR ASQUITH.
    77 4 London, Nov. 1.-Tbe attorney ral. MrF. E Smitb, epeeking D paid a great tribute to Mr Aequitb. -W\ ther you agree or disogree vith l»r_ m ■aid, "at least you must admit tha^ M grown grey m tbe public service. v JIj three brilli«nt6ou6:n the trencbeft^m
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    82 4 The uocd programme short _M Palladium od Saturday m*K M pleased an audience wbicb m Tina fifiVC'** I"1 theatre to overflowing. x ne k2fP **B feature pictures, including the hO» representation, a^e beiug r«P c toE the second houee "epecifil lC ne \tfiM is "The Red Diamond", a tbrihiM drama.
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      119 4 D. J. y^X McCALLUM'S S SCOTCH CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. Johore Agents A. C. HARPER Co. EASTERN PRESENTS WESTERN FRIENDS. i& SJB m JS». Japanese Quilted Gowns $17.50 j^l W Japanese Silk Kimonos J^^^& Children's Silk Kimonos fi^^^ik^M! Japanese Cotton Kimoncs I $1-50 to
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    "WATCH RUSSIA!"
    383 5 ANOTHER GREAT VICTORY IN GALICIA. Big Haul of Prisoners. r[By Submarine Cable]. Biofim's SmriGß. Petrograd, Nov. 7. A communique B tates: The Russians m a sntprise attack captured 8 500 prii oners m the region of the river Strypa, besidea a number of officers and machine-guns still undetermined.
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    KOVNO "DEFENDER'S" DISGRACE.
    42 5 London, Nov. 6. A Pelrograd message states that General Grigoreff, former Commander cf Kovno, has been sentenced to fifteen years' Laid labour, and the loss of all rights, for not taking adequate measures for the defence of the fortress.
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    GERMANY WANTS PEACE.
    75 5 Food Situation Critical. The Hague, Nov. 5. It is confirmed that there have been peace discussions m Amsterdam, German Socialist members of the Reichstag participating. Amsterdam, No?. 6. T'ue German Chancellor has declined the Socialists' demand 'or a speedy convocation vt the Reichstag to discuss siege and
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    A LOST ZEPPELIN.
    52 5 Peris, Nov. 5 The Debate M has a Brussels message stating that despite German efforts to conceal the fact it has leaked out that a Zeppelin exploded and 'ell at Poix St. Hubert, between Namur and Arlon, on Oct. 13th., and was destroy «<». Part of the
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    THE INTERNED SUBMARINE.
    30 5 London, Xov s.— The submarine brought to Terschelling on the 4th was UB. It stranded on a eandbaok a mile from the coast owing to faulty steering.
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    SIXPENCES FOR BELGIANS.
    32 5 London, Nov. s.— The Lord Mayor of London appeals to the peoples of the Empire for three million sixpences to 'eed destitute Belgians on King Albert's f ete I>»y.
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    THE NOBEL PRIZES.
    23 5 London, Not. 6.— The Nobel prizeJJinnerg include Physics, AWa Edison and V»kola Tesla literature, M. Romain Rol***a: chemistry, Theodor Svedberg.
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    SERBIA'S STAND.
    267 5 SEVERE DEFEATS FOR THE BULGARIANS. Allied Troops' Achievement. [By Submarine Cable]. Rnrrn'a Swstiob. London, Nov. 6. The "Daily Chronicle" correspondent with the Serbian armies confirms their terrific resistance, especially against Mackengen, whose progress has been gained solely by overwhelming artillery superiority. Mackensen's army of 150,000 is provided with
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    ANOTHER TRANSPORT SUNK.
    76 5 London, Nov. 6. The War Office announces that the British transport Ramazan was sunk by the shell fire of an enemy submarine on September 19th m the Aegean Sea. About 860 Indian troops were aboard of whom 75 were saved, besides 28 of the crew. A number
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    CHINA AND MONARCHY.
    156 5 The Powers' Advice. Tokio, Nov. 4. The Foreign Office, m an official statement, expresses the opinion that Japan will accept the Chinese aseurances of the safety of Japanese nationals m the event of disturbance arising from the monarchical movement. The greatest importance is attached m Japan to
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    STEAMER DEFIES AEROPLANES.
    155 5 German Aviators Timid. London, Nov. s.— Three German aeroplanes, of which cne was a large battlepl&ue, determinedly attacked the Cork Steamship Company's) steamer Avocet, which was bound for Liverpool. The battleplane dropped thirty six bombs, all missing, some narrowly, Then it took up a position eff the
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    MUTINY VETERAN'S DEATH.
    24 5 London, Nov. 6. The death is annouooed of Major-General Henry William Hoi* land, a Mutiny veteran. (Other telegram s'on page 10.)
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    GREECE'S CRISIS.
    577 5 VENIZELOS AND THE KING'S POLITICS. A Perplexing Situation. IBj Submarine Gable]. BIUTIB'B BntlOß. London, Not. s.— The sitting of the Greek Chamber was marked by tumultuous scenes. M. Venizelos took the strongest line m attacking the Government, replying to a taunt of a deputy who accused him of
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    ITALIANS ON TOP.
    95 5 Bad Weather Hinders Fighting. Rome, Nov. 5. A communique states Heavy fighting continues on the leonzo front, particularly on the heights northwest of Gorizia and around Oslavia. Here the Italian infantry gradually gained the upper hand. Terrible weather is hampering the operations. Rome, Nov. 6. A communique
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    WHEAT FROM WEST AUSTRALIA.
    32 5 Perth, Nov. 6. The West Australian Government has been asked by Italy for a quotation for a hundred thousand tons of wheat, Italy supplying steamers. Negotiations are proceeding.
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    GALLIPOLI FIGHTING.
    44 5 London, Nov. 5. The Press Bureau states that the Turks last night attacked four times the British extreme right and the Anzac position. They advanced with filled sandbags and built email barricades but they were completely repulsed. Our casualties were very slight.
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    HEALTHY TRADE FIGURES.
    19 5 London, Not. 6.— lmports m October showed an increase of £16,418,122, and exports an increase £8,867,150.
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    THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND THE COLONY'S ADVOCATES.
    766 5 THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND THE COLONY'S ADVOCATES. STRAIGHT TALK FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT. London, Oct. 14th. I have noticed with very much interest the correspondence which has been proceeding m the Singapore Free Press with regard to some criticisms I made ie a letter I wrote to the paper some
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      135 5 ROBINSON Go. mc DAILY TELEGRAPH'S WAR MAPS. No. B.— The Italian and Austro-German Fighting Zreas. No. 11.— The British Front No. 13.— The New British Front ALL ABOUT THE GERMAN NAVY BY FRED. T. JANE. The Life or H. M. Albert, King of the Belgians. The Life of General Joffre.
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    BEARDING A KING.
    369 7 BOLD BULGARIANS. Straight Talks to Ferdinand. London, Oct. 5. The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at Rome telegraphs a verbatim repo t of a dramatic interview which took place m September between King Ferdinand and the Opposition leaders. M. Malinoff, the Democratic Leader, addressing the King, said
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    COl. WATTERSON AND THE WAR.
    359 7 No "Flabby Neutrals" for Him. Col. H. Wattereon who it one of til* most independent, original and forceful editors m the United Stales thinks peace impossible until the Hohenzollern Dynasty is smashed Colonel Henry Wattersou, editor of the Louisville Courier- Journal," who is now m
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    GERMANY'S EASTERN OFFENSIVE
    330 8 GERMANY 'S EASTERN OFFENSIVE The Perils of Winter. Commenting upon the situation m the eastern front the military correspondent of the Retch observes that the rainy autumn season has already set m and must soon have the most immediate effect upon the enemy's offensive plan. The essence of the enemy's
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    CENSORS AND KINGS.
    233 8 "By general deiire," began tbe war correspondent m the Russo-Japanese war, but the Japanese Censor was too quick for him. Von are mistaken," be said there is uo general of that name.' 1 The story has usually been regarded as apocryphal; but it piles its ineffectual fire
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    A HORTICULTURAL PARADISE.
    199 8 The "Daily Mirror refers m these terms to the Scottish family residence of the Earl of Ailsa, who is a brother of Lady Evelyn Young Lord and Lady Ailea are m residence at Calzean Castle, Ayrshfce, and the other day threw open their gardens for a fete
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    SEA-POWER IN WAR.
    804 8 The British and American Views. Vanoc m The Referee contrasts the etand points of Great Britain and the raited States m regard to sea trading with neutrals and belligerent!, m these observations The American View. The difference of opinion between Eng land and the United States is
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    1328 9 Issued by ERASES Co., Exchange wad Share Brokers, Nov. 6th. Oat. Ibbob. Pjjod. EkAmDif. Bunas. BiLuma, 86,000 H tl Allagar 6* -.19 9 0 •00,000 1 1 Anglo-Java -.7 6 8 6 110,000 S8 tl Anglo-Malay 6% -.8 0 9 0 •0,000 Si ti BatangMalafca -.18 i
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    PRODUCE.
    145 9 Not. 6. Tin (175 tons) 170.15 Gambler 11.00 O*mbiai Onbo No. 1 11.40 Gambler Cub* No. 1 12.00 Papper Black ordin. B'por« 20.00 Papper, (White fair) Mantok 81.00 Natmegi (110 to tbe lb. SI. CO Nnfcmegs (80 to the Ibj 22.00 Vim (Banda) 80.00 Cloves (Amboina) 45.00 801 l
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    48 9 Time balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time gun is fired at It o'clock noon, Indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is ftrt d at one o'clock.
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    EXCHANGE.
    50 9 (Corrected up so Not. 6) Bank 4mi •1* demand M 1-4 782 PriratoOMditaSmi MtMl France demand Bank 816 Ibdia, T. T. 176 i HObQKONa, demand SI Yokohama, demard m H* Java, d—aand 184 Bakakok, dsmaod Sovuunase, Big* Baying 1 8.C4 Buk of MniuH Bate 6% Bat SilTer Loai— 24f
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      439 9 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P. O str. Malwa.-Mr A Mrs A. MeKelby. Mrs B. R. Reith, Mr E R. Lorg. Miss L Be-1, Mr H. Ellerton, Miss EUerton, Mr Mrs D. T. Perkins, Mr J. K. Beasley, Mrs F. J. Lloyd, Mr F G. Guthrle, Mr W. 8. Moore. Per P.
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      451 9 LATEST ARRIVALS. Liat of Tflssals fa port aft 11 a.n« cbi Not. 6, 1916. Nama Date of Arrival Bassartl Elar Not 8 Malacca Nor f SriPatana Hok Canton Sbinon Merionethshire Nor 9 Ban Hong Liong Sri Moar Perak Carlyle Mioderoo DUTCH. Van dec Pam Not 6 Ban Fo Soon Speelman
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    WESTERN STRUGGLE.
    355 10 CHAMPAGNE FIGHTING'S TERRIBLE FURY. Eombardment m Belgium. f [Bj Submarine Cable]. fT llUTKl'f B ttTlOl Paris, Nov. 5.— A communique says; Our batteries m Belgium bombarded for a long time the enemy position! m the. region of Lombaerizyde and stifled Ocr j man efforts at reply. Violent artillery,
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    WAR'S HORRORS INDEED.
    208 10 A German Word-Picture. Amsterdam, Nov 6 A German correspondent on the western front describes the new spirit of the trench fighting, which is desperate and mere virulent and cruel owing to tbe embitterment resulting from tbe great French offensive m Septem ber. Hitherto tbe meet merciless fighting
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    NEW RECRUITING METHODS.
    93 10 Single Ken Figbt First. London, Nov. 6.— The Recruiting Committee Las issued a elate me nt explaining to recruits that they can enlist and return home to continue their occupation until their group is called up. They will wear an armlet and be given an opportunity voluntarily
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    HOMAGE TO THE HEBOINE.
    44 10 Paris, Nov. 4. Le Matin states that one cf the greatest masters has been comraisß'oned to make a great has relief ©f Mine Caveil's cxacution, which will be presented to tbe C<y of Paris to stand m a public position.
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    PERAK TIN.
    31 10 The following is the Perak Tin Export for the month of Ojtober, 1915: Block tin 2 243 pikuls 46 kath Tin ore:— 34.701, pikuls 57 katis D **V $320,684.65
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    THE BOMB PLOTS.
    302 10 AMERICA REALLY ROUSED AT LAST. President's Declaration. [By Submarine Cable]. lioni'i Siitcob. New York, Nov. 5 —President Wilson, m a striking address, tbe first public utterance regarding tbe scope c*f tbe i national defence programme, m appealing 'for tbe support of all parties and in- dividuals to
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    BROOKLYN FIRS HORROR.
    76 10 New Yoik, Nov. 7. A fire m a four storeyed wo den building at Brooklyn, occupied by sweetmeats and blouse fac lories, cnused a piuic. Twenty were killed, and lifty injured. The fire started en tbe first flcor Dear the staircase, cattic g off the escape of
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    HELPING JOHN BULL.
    29 10 New York, Nov. 6. Excbange has improved on the report that further credits m favour of Britain, possibly amounting to forty millioos sterling, are being arranged.
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    WHITLOCK RETURNS.
    11 10 Paris, Nov. 4. Minister Whitlcck it returning to America.
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    THE WONDERFUL COLONIES.
    150 10 Sending Creat /.rmies. London, Nov. fi. The Duke of Connought Las telegrapbed to Mr Bonar Law that Orders m Council have been passed authorising the mobilisation of a quarter of a million Canadian*, including those under arms, but the increase of a bundrei thcusend, the number hitherto
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    THE REFERENDUM.
    127 10 A Compromise m Australia Melbourne, Nov. 5. The Premier, m the House of R prt'scntativee, announced tbut tbe Premiers of several States bavinp agreed to a*k the State Parliament to giant to the Commonwealth daring tbe war i nd one year thereafter the powers sought by the referendum,
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      INLAND TELEGRAPHIC FACILITIES.
      124 10 To the Editor. Sir, In your leader of the 10th 1913, you advocated an all night telegraphic service to the F.M.S. Can you or any of your readers tell me why the telegraph hours at the General Post Office have been cut down by four hours Many
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    CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY.
    111 10 Third List of Subscriptions. Tbe Committee of the Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the follow ing futthcr subscriptions Amount acknowledged 2,260 Mr Mrs G. U. Farrant 50 L. R Mat ph ail 25 Hon. Mr W. W. Cook 100 C. R. Crawford 5 F. R. Matbh 10
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    JAPANESE EMPEROR'S CORONATION DAY.
    134 10 It I*9 notified that by Coinnoaful of His Excellency the Governor, all Public Offices will be cloerd at 2 pra on Wednesday, the 10th November, m honour cf the Coronation of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Japan. The following programme will be cirried out by
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    77 10 The November medal— bngry piny— wae competed for on Saturduy nnd Sunday, and resulted iv a win for Mr F. \V. King* who returned a score of 2 down. The following cards were returned P. W. King 6 2 0, H. O. Cluike 4 4 W. Bircharn
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    HARIMA HALL.
    85 10 Two further episodes of Tbe Broken Coin," now being shown at the Theatre Royal and Haritna Hall, prove it to be quite on exceptionally fine serial film. It routed the large audience at the Haritna to a rare pitch of excitement on Saturday night. It is indeed superbly
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    FOOTBALL.
    61 10 This evening, on the Eeplanade, tbe S.G.C. soccer team play the S.R.C. and will field the following eleven J. Utermark, goal W. 0. Hill and R. H. Oale, backs J. Stuart, J. R. Lynch and J. Lee, half-backs; R. A. Parifeb, D. M. Doig, G. E. Winter, F. M.
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    RUBBER ADVANCING.
    79 10 Latest Dividends. iFrom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 5. The following interims are announced Batavia Plantation 7| per cent Perak, if pence, Lanadron 7 1 per cent. Ledbury l\ per cent. Finals Seng%t 7$ pence. Batu Rata 10 per cent. Sungei Kari 12* per cent. Rubber is advancing
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    A PENANG BAZAAR.
    68 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Not. 8. A successful bazaar organised by the ladies of the Ministering Children's League was held m the Town Hall. 1c was opened by the Hon. Mr A. T. Bryant, and was m aid of the Red CroES. After meeting the needs
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    SOLDIERS' HONOURS.
    127 10 A Dardanelles List. London, Nov. 5. The Gazette states that General Sir Hamilton, m continuation of the despatch of Aug. 20th, specially mentions Major General de Lisle, Colonels S. H. Winter, E. M. Woodward, O C. Wolley Dod, W. Scott Moncrieff, Noel Lee and H. C. Errith, Lieut.
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    SHIPPING MATTERS.
    70 10 London, Not. 6.— Mr Atquilh has ap pointed a committee to enquire into the difficulties caused by congestion m tbe ports, harbours and dork sheds of Britain. Lord Inch cape U chairman. The decision to exempt from requisilioning ▼cesela loading wheat m North America for the Ucitrd Kingdom
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    87 10 TLe P. and O. homeward mail steamer Novnra has left Hongkong and is due here at daylight on Wednesday. She will Fail at 8 a.m. on Thursday. The City line steamer City of Glasgow, which arrived iv Bombay harbour on Saturday from Liverpool, brought over ninety passengers amoug
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    CHINESE BANK FOR STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
    175 10 CHINESE BANK FOR STRAITS SETTLE ME NTS. Peking Government Sending Two Commissioners South to Investigate. The Chinese Government has appointed Messrs C. C. Chang, Secretary of the Board of Audit, and Tseng Foo, of the Dank of China, to proceed on a trip to the Straits Settlements where they will
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      263 10 Fisk Tyres I "Americas Best.- Note Our Prices Size Plain Coven Red top Non-Skid p^ n 30X3 $2180 $33.00 $?Oo 30x3.i $33.00 $36 00 tQnn 32X3, $36 00 $38.00 $IOOQ 760 X 90 $30 00 $36 00 I 6 810 X 90 $31 50 $40.00 9 815X105 $44 00 $50.00
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      51 10 S. V. C. DIULL PROGRAMME. (Fob Week Ending Monday Nov. Bth.) TO-DAY. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S. V. A. it it Maxim Co. I »i S. R E. v. S. V. R. <» Veterans' Co. ti Chinese Co. 5.00 p.m. Oovt House Malay Co. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall 8. V.
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