The Straits Budget, 28 August 1913

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    28 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXVII NO. 2898. Singapore, Thursday, August 2s. 1913. U ABLISNIO OVER MAtF C-STURT. Price 25 cents.
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    Table of Contents.
    299 1 LEADERS— Miserable Mexico 10 Unrest in Java 10 Oat of Our Depth 10-11 Registration of Servants 11 The Dominion House 11-12 Encouraging Waterplaning 12 Local and General Local and Personal I*2 Jury Duty 3 Singapore Mortality Returns 4 The L rown Colonies 5 Medical Missions in Malaya
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    5005 1 The Saigon papers givo dotails of tho programme of tho Soci/‘te Anonyme des ('on Serves Alitnentaires du Mekong, which is being formed. It is estimated that there are 2,400,000 head of cattic in Cambodia, and as there is always a market for tinned meat, the new company
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    Correspondence.
    13 4 [The Straits Times is not responsible Cor the opinions of its oorresdondents.]
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    Money for Malacca.
    280 4 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I observe that at the meeting of tho Legislative Council, to bo held on Friday next, a greater portion of the time of honourable members will be taken up with supply and amongst tho votes intended to be passed
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    The Gin Sling Question.
    150 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—In your leader of Wednesday on the burning question of tho gin sling you say tho gin sling, as an undisputed favourite, begins and ends with the boundaries of Malaya, wo believe.” I had for long been under this
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    Registration of Servants.
    264 4 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —I deal with the letter sent to mo by you dated July 27, 1912 this letter deals with the matter of the registration of domestic servants, and is as follows Dear Sir or Madam, —You may have noticed some
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    Postal Delinquencies.
    209 4 To the Editor of The Straits Times. Sir, —To use the words of the poet, all things come to those who will but wait.” On November 12, 1912, 1 had occasion to communicate with Messrs. Derrick aud Co., Singapore. They replied on the 15th, and the postal department
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Lawn Tennis.
      1171 4 L.L.T.C. Tournament. The final game in the doubles championship was played on the 20th inst. before a large attendance and was won by Miss J. Gunn and Mr. Moding who boat Mrs. Gansloeer and Mr. Miles 8—6, 6 8. S.C.C. Tournament. The results of play on the 20th
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      Football.
      181 4 S.C.C. v. Azevedos. Unable to beat the S.C.C., the Azovedos, nevertheless, put up a very good tight in their League engagement on Thursday. The forwards never seemed as though they could do very much, but the defence put in some smart play and so kept the score down. The
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      Cricket.
      304 4 S.C.C. v. S.R.C. The match played on Saturday on th« Esplanade between the S.R.C. and the SCC resulted ,n a draw. The S.C.C. put up very useful score of 217, for four wickets rnd 1C St D f? y rz re ®P° n8ibl for 58 not out Tho r
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      Singapore Rifle Association.
      145 4 September 27 and 28 have been set apart for the Mid East interport shoot. Practice will commence on Saturday, 30th inst., at 3 p.m. All members who wish tako a part are asked to inform the hon. secretary early in order that the best possible team may
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      Golf.
      34 4 Singapore Qolf Club. The Championship semi-finals resulted as follow:— Fowlie beat Ferguson, 3 and 2. Humphreys beat Mugliston, 1 up. The final 36 holes will bo played on August 30 and September 1.
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    81 4 The mortality returns for Singapore issui < by the Registrar of Ilirths and Deaths show that, during the week ending August 13. there were 210 deaths (155 males, 55 females) a ratio per millo of population of f Malarial fever accounted for 83 deaths, sis 29, convulsions
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    The Crown Colonies. PROGRESS UNDER THE PRESENT GOVERNMENT. Mr. Harcourt’s Survey
    1066 5 When the Colonial Ollice ote was taken iu Committee of Supply, iu the House of Commons, on duly 31, Mr. llarcourt gave a long review of the progress of the Crown Colonies rt guiding the production aud export of
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    Medical Missions in Malaya.
    276 5 It is interesting to learn that Dr. (Miss) Mildred Staley, who begau tho Medical Mission at Malacca some lew’ years ago, came out to this work at her own charges without receiving any salary from tho Church of England for two years, as did also tho
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    In re Gin Slings.
    158 5 What? Gin-slings in the Cricket Club? Whoever heard such rot? Contamination —my dear sir, the place would KO to pot What about the stengahs, whisky, brandy, gin and bitters? Oh; tliey’ro quite harmless. (Did I hear some hardly smothered titters) You’re not suppo ed to have
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    The Swiftsure’s Tour.
    72 5 The following programme of the proposed movements of 1I M.S. Swiltsure have been forwarded for information, by Capt. Mullens, Naval Intelligence Officer: Arrive. Leave. Colombo Aug. 23. Triucornali Aug. ‘24. S< pt. 10. Port Blair Hept. 13. Sept. 15. Rangoon Sept. 17. S< pt. ‘24. Dindings Sept.‘27.
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    THE SHARE MARKET. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular.
    264 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Share Circular, dated tho 20th inst., states:— Tho stronger tendency of last week has not been maintained and sterling stocks closo again about tl\o same level alter being several i>oints higher. Rubber itself loops at about the
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    Messrs. Lyall and Evatt’s Weekly Report.
    269 5 Singapore, August 22. Tho market sinco last report continued strong, until Tuesday, when prices received a heavy setback, and since then shares all round Lave been flat, and have, almost without exception, been marked down daily. Stickling Rubbers.— Anglo-Malays had dealings from 11/- down
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    Tea Imports for Dutch Indies.
    112 5 A Press Communiquo, issued at Simla, states that the attention of the Government of India has been drawn to an ordinance recently promulgated by tho Gov< rnment of the Netherlands Hast Indies, unde r which the importation into the Netherlands Last Indies, of tea seeds
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    Where Ignorance Was Bliss.
    135 5 The N. C. Daily News states tlmt all the Chinese rebels wear on their ch« sts w bite cloth badges with the name of their nviimnt and a chop. These are affixed usually by means of sufety pins, but in the case of a cavalry officer
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    Titi Tin Mine. MANAGER’S REPORT ON WORK IN AUGUST. Satisfactory Operations.
    612 5 The report of Mr. C. C. W. Liddlelow, manager of Titi Tin Mine, on the estimates and working of the mine for August, is as follows:— Tho mine is I am pleased to say doing exceedingly well and I
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    Indian Christian Association.
    270 5 Tho troth annual roport of tho Indian CbriHtinn Association of Singapore, for tho year ended .Inly 81, states that tho period under review has bet n one of quiet, but useful work. Tho number on tho rolls of tho association on .Inly 81,1918, was 57 as against
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    ALLEGED HUMAN SACRIFICE. Ghastly Crime Discovered At Batu Gajah.
    357 7 A gruesome crime was committed at the Government dorks’ quarters at Batu Gajah in the early hours of Sunday morniDg. According to tho Times of Malaya, at half past six tho occupant of number H 4, on stepping out of his
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    Y. W C. A.
    159 7 An interesting and instructive meeting of the ladies and committee of tho Y.W.C.A. was held on Thursday at the houso of Mrs. Fowlie, when papers wore read on the religious, moral, industrial and educational status of Singapore. Mrs. Hanitsch dealt with the population and its different
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    Singapore Wireless Station.
    120 7 Mr. Herbert Samuel says, in answer to a question by Sir William Bull,—There is a risk that the erection of a foreign station iu East Africa, or in the southern portion of tho Turkish Asiatic Empire, might interfere with the placing of the British station in the
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    N. Y. K. And B. I. JAPAN AND INDIAN COASTING TRADE. The Cutting of Freight Rates.
    613 7 The last monthly report of the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce Hays Darin# the month, tho committoe had before them a request, from tho Bombay Chamber of Commerce, for an expression of opinion upon a
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    Narrow Escape in Orchard Road.
    229 7 An unuHual and quite unexpected accident occurred in Orchard Hoad on the 20th iust., about 7 p.ru. which might very easily have resulted in seriouH damage and loss of life. As it was, Mr. I. Moyer, of Meyer liros., who was motoring out to T&nglin
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    World’s Fastest Train. A TRIP ON THE PARIS TO CALAIS EXPRESS. Seventy-Five Miles an Hour
    977 8 Mr. G. Ward Price wrote this thrilling story for a recent issuo of the Daily Mail Overseas edition:— In July and August tho Garo du Nord is the most Anglo-Saxon place in Paris. A ceaseless
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    ATTACKED BY A TIGER. Narrow Escape of Engineer Near Bangkok.
    494 8 An engineer in the service of the Royal Railway Department, Mr. R. Eschcnbrcnnor, has had a narrow’ escape from being killed by u tiger at Paudha. According to the Baugkok Times of tho 13th iust., he was seized by the
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    Tragic Death on the Hitachi Maru.
    164 8 On the afternoon of the 3rd instant, a first-class passenger named Scott, a Britisher, aged 38, on board tbe N.Y.K. liner Hitachi Maru, which has just passed through Singapore, bound for Europe, took a quantity of poison wdien the Hitachi Maru was nearing Moji.
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    Drink on Unlicensed Premises.
    118 8 Mr. Justice Woodward decided an interesting point in licensing law at Ipoh Assizes in a case of appeal against a conviction and fine of $5OO by tlio magistrate for selling drink without a license. It was stated that appellant sent for two bottles of brandy at
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    KEPPEL GOLF CLUB. Report Records a Prosperous Year.
    408 8 The report of the committee of the Keppel Golf Club, to bo presented at the annual meeting on the 29th inst., runs as follows: The club continues its prosperous condition, the nett balance of the year's workiug being 91,111.17, which has been
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    Hints for the Tramway Company.
    264 8 A correspondent writes:—Has it never occurred to the management that certain matters iu connection w ith the running of the electric cars, if attended to, would result iu considerable gain to the company, which would only be studying its own interests by improving the service
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    “ Thirteen ” Coincidence.
    75 8 Thirteen Coincidence. Those who bolievo in tho thirteen superstition may he interested to note that the Insurance Bill was introduced with 18 clauses, that Clause 18 has been duly passed and that October 18, 1918, is to bo tho latest dato for the coming into operation of the provisions altering
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    China in Revolt. HATCHING OF THE SECOND REVOLUTION. Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s Refutation.
    730 8 The following letter is addressed to tlm v C. Daily News by Dr. Sun Yat-Beu who wrote from Shanghai on August 1 0 While l ean well understand k tendency amongst interested publicists to evince V certain
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    The Spotted Dog.
    114 8 The accounts of the Selangor Club for t ic half-year ended June 80, have been The working account shows a balance t rans ferred to profit and loss account from wot king account of $9,941.58. The balance of profit nm loss account, being the net profit for
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    The Hongkong Bank. EFFECTS OF DISTURBANCES IN CHINA. Financial Position Explained.
    1824 9 The ninety sixth ordinary half-yearly general meeting of the shareholders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was held on the 16tli inst., in the City Hall, Hongkong, when the ninety sixth report of the Court of Directors was
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    F.M.S. BETTING BILL. First Prosecution Under The New Enactment.
    162 9 (From a Corukspondrnt.) Taiping, August 25. Mr. Fred Lauder, book-maker, who w’as arrested here on Saturday, charged under tho F.M.S. betting enactment, appeared ;in the police court to-day, when Mr. K. Spinks, on behalf of tho police, asked for a week’s
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    UNREST IN JAVA. Official Precautions Against Assassination.
    246 9 According to the Pinang Gazette, of Friday’s date, the Java papers state that, owing to a circular issued by a Chinese Secret Society which advocates the wholesale assassination of Europeans iu .Java on the night of August 24, tho police have been reinforced
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    Tramped Across Ceylon.
    206 9 Two Europeans, who, it is alleged, are suspected to be naval deserters, havo been arrested at Calcutta. They at first gave their names as Kyau and Bentlett, and stated that they were living at the Salvation Army House in Sudder Street, a statement which was proved to
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    Sacrilege. OUTRAGE AT THE METHODIST CHURCH. Bonfire In The Vestry.
    672 9 Tho calm of tho weekend at tho Methodist Church, in Fort Canning Road has been broken by a senseless and inexplicable act of sacrilege. The discovery wan made on Saturday aftornoon and, as it happened, no harm was done that
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    THE GUTENFELS ASHORE.
    145 9 (FIIOM A CoftKKSI’ONDKNT.) Labuan, August 28. Yesterday, while tho steamer Gutenfolfl was approaching Sarawak wharf, owing to tho wind she driftod on to tho beach in front of tho market, and part of tho vessel is now fast on land. She will probably remain fast for several
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    BIRTHS.
    81 10 Edwards. —On August 21, at the Maternity Hospital, Sepoy Lines, Singapore, Mrs. Edwards, the wife of Captain E. Edwards, Senior Boarding Officer, of a daughter. Paton. —On August 20, 1913, at 4, Owen Hoad, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Paton, a son. Dodi>. —On August 22, at
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    MARRIAGE.
    46 10 CruttUsll —Robin. —On Augnst?3, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, by the Yen. Archdeacon Izard, Clement Chadwick, second son of the Rev. C. A. W. Cruttwell and Mrs. Cruttwell of Frankby, Cheshire, to Grace Fanny, eldest daughter of the Rev. P. C. Robin of Woodchurch, Cheshire.
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  • THE Straits Budget.
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      MISERABLE MEXICO.
      1150 10 —Straits Times, August 21. With the lull in the Balkans and the apparent inability to discover a sea serpent or a giant gooseberry, the news agencies have been looking round for other sources of midsummer news, and Mexico has been very pleased to oblige by creating a little
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      UNREST IN JAVA.
      1043 10 -Straits Times, August 22. Judging from particulars which reach us through the medium of a well-informed and reliable correspondent, whose views receive ample corroboration from many sources in Singapore, there is every likelihood that trouble of a grave character may be expected in Java in the near
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      OUT OF OUR DEPTH.
      883 10 —Straits Times, August *23. While there is really little of importance in the newspapers brought from home by the P. and O. mail yesterday it is apparent that jaded pressmen are sparing no pains to brighten their pages and interest and amuse their readers while away
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      REGISTRATION OF SERVANTS.
      1375 11 }—Straits Times, August 2/5. Recently several correspondents have written to us enquiring into the fate of the Domestic Servants Bill which was introduced with such a flourish of trumpets at the beginning of this year. It must still be fresh in the public memory that the initiation
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      THE DOMINION HOUSE.
      1162 11 —Straits Times, August *26. Wo havo just received from Lord Grey a booklet setting forth tho outlines of his proposal for the concentration of the Dominion Governments’ offices under ono roof in tin; centre of London and for tho promotion of inter-imperial trade. In a covering letter,
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      ENCOURAGING WATERPLANING.
      925 12 pregnant with big potentialities.—Straits Times, August 27. We should liko to see every credit accorded to Tho Daily Mail for its praiseworthy endeavours in the past and the present to further tho science of aviation. But how few people ever think of giving credit where credit is due
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      92 10 The Poet tree price of the Straits Times is fSB a year The poet fre* price of the Straits Budget is $l4 year It is net necessary to subscribe for a year. The sub eriptions for shorter periods are at the same proport.onate rate as for a year. The Straits
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  • Obituary
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    21 10 DEATH. Edlin.— At Endsleigh, Syed Ali Road, Singapore, on August 26, 1913, Edward Frederick Holbcrton Edlin, of Singapore, Solicitor, aged 47.
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    Squall at Sandakan.
    126 12 A violent squall, the worst for some years, visited Sandakan at about 8 o’clock on the evening of July 26, states the 8.N.8. Herald. Some damage was done, but luckily nothing of a very serious character. The Kajah Lad a narrow shave, dragging her anchor and almost
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    A Presentation. CEREMONY IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. Mr. Nicholson’s Decoration.
    654 12 At noon on Tuesday in the Legislative Council chamber, Mr. J. R. Nicholson, C.M.G., was presented by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.G., with the insignia of the honour, the Third Class or Companion of the Moat Distinguished
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    Japan’s Shipping Trade in China.
    133 12 In relation to the trade with China another official statement has been issued, this time by the Communications Department, states the Japan Mail. As to the extent to which the shipping trade has suffered on account of the socond revolution in China, says the official
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  • Local Telegrams.
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      SENSATION AT PENANG. Official Exhumation of a Lady’s Body.
      306 12 (From Our Own Corrkhpondbnt.) Penang, August 21. A sensation has been created here bv th* exhumation from the Western Road LYm of the body of Mrs. Emma Karl who Pm ry needed he Met t? of the late Dr. Locke. Bter
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      EASTERN SHIPPING COMPANY.
      116 12 (From Our Own Corrbspondbnt.) Penang, August 20. The rumour has been revived that the Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., has been acquired by the British India Steam Navigation Company. The Pinang Gazette, whilst unable to confirm tho rumour, states that negotiations for some time have been in progress
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      SIKH POLICE SENTENCED.
      130 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 20. The cases against the remaining four Sikh police constables of being in fraudulent possession of articles belonging to Chop Chip Eng, of 135 Beach Street, the premises of which were burned down on the night of July 1, concluded late
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      NEWS FROM SELANGOR.
      146 12 (From Oi r Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, August 20. The hearing has commenced before Mr. Justice Edmonds in the Supremo Court of a case in which a railway engine driver nainei Wilkinson sues a Chinese contractor, fan Yat, for five thousand dollars compensation for permanent injury. Plaintiff
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    The Federal Capital.
    1829 13 (From a Corrupondint.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. There has been much activity of late in the erection and extension of buildings lent by a beuevolenfc Government for the sole use and benefit of its employees of all grades and classes. This is, indeed, a concession here when
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    Mr. E. F. H. Edlin. TRAGIC DEATH OF PROMINENT LAWYER. A Highly Esteemed Resident.
    942 13 NVith tho deepest regret we have to report the sudden and tragic death of one of the most popular and most respected members of the community in Singapore, Mr. E. F. H. Edlin. lie died by
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    WHAT IS A DENTIST ? New Definition in Deleterious Drugs Ordinance.
    245 13 WHAT IS A DENTIST New Definition in Deleterious Drugs Ordinance. An ordinance to amend the Deleterious Drugs Ordinance 1910 is about to be brought before the Legislative Council. The Hon. K. C. Ellis, who drafted the bill, says in tho objects and reasons Investigations recently made have revealed the fact
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    A Midnight Capture.
    281 13 Tho story of a smart capture by two Malay detectives was relatod to Mr. Robertson, in the third court, on the 21st inst. In the early hours of that morning they were on duty in River Valley Road, when they passed a Chinamen. Bomething about the man’s
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    Accident at Johore Bahru.
    240 13 What might liavo been a moat serious accident occurred at Johore Bharu last Sunday evening. Mra. Douglas Campbell, wife of tbo Adviaer, was taking an evening drive in her car along the Scudai Road, when aho overtook Mr. Achord’a horse which was being led by the
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    (Berman {Telegrams
    738 15 Berlin, August 20. The principal candidate for tho Albanian throne so far is Prince William of Witd. The Porte, in case of need, is prepared to give Bulgaria a share of Adrianople. The Greeks have evacuated those coast districts which, according to the treaty, will remain Bulgarian. The
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    Land Registration in the F.M.S.
    145 15 There comes to hand from the Government Printing Department, Kuala Lumpur, a copy of a treatise by Mr. Justice Innes, acting Chief Judicial Commissioner, on Lund Registration in tho F.M.S. In his preface tho author explains that lie has endeavoured to meet tho need for
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    Another Land Deal. GOVERNMENT ACQUIRES MOUNT ERSKINE. The Proposed Railway Station Site.
    547 15 It seems more than ever likely now that the choice of a Hite for the intended new railway station at Singapore will even* tually fall on the Mount Wallich situation. The matter, wo understand, is hanging fire at
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    Chinese Postage Stamps.
    283 15 Philatelists, remarks the N. C. Daily News, will be interested in the news, emanating from the Ministry of Communications, that the stamps issued by tho Mancliu Govern* inent and subsequently surcharged Chinese Republic have been almost sold out. New postage stamps have b< en printed and they
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  • Shipping Intelligence.
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      Arrivals.
      282 16 August 20 C. of Toledo, Brit, str., Grindlay, Sourabaya, A. Gilfi bm Austria, A us. str., Cosulieh, Trieste, Hautenberg Glgnogle, Brit, str., Gravis, Amoy, Giong Ho Antiloclms. Brit, str., Flynn, Liverpool, W. Mansfield 21 Senegambia, Ger. str., lleber, Hamburg, B. Meyer Hong Wan I, Brit, str., Watson, Penang, Ho
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      Clearances.
      250 16 August 20 Japan, Brit, str., Calcutta via Penaug f Massaoit, Brit, str., Muke Volumniu. Brit, str., Calcutta Hirano Maru, Jap. str., Hongkong A Japan f Ranee, Brit, str., Probolingo {Crown of Toledo, Brit, str., Rangoon 21 Linden, Ger. str., Hamburg via ports Magellan, Fell, str., Saigon China A Japan
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    CHINESE IN BRITISH GUIANA. The Necessity and Importance Of Education.
    428 16 The Talk on British Guiana,” addressed by Mr. S. Fung, barrister at-law, at the C. C. A. Prinsep Street on the 21st inst., was most interesting, writes a correspondent. Mr. Ong Si&ng, the president, formally introduced the speaker to the
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    WIRELESS STRATEGIC VALUES. Question of Hongkong Station Undecided.
    256 16 In the House of Commons, Mr. Pike Pease asked the Postmaster-General whether it was possible for any foreign country, desiring to do so, to deliberately interfere with the working of the Imperial wireless service by the continuous emission of powerful signals of
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    The “ Grave ” of W. T. Stead.
    96 16 The Grave of W. T. Stead. The steamer Franconia, bound from Liverpool to New York, halted on July 30 over the spot where the gigantic liner Titanic went down on April 14 of last year with 1,503 of her passengers and crew, the victims includ ing Mr. W. T. Stead.
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    Trade and Finance.
    258 16 Singafobh, August 27, 1913. EXCHANOB O* London ......Bank 4 m/a 2/4g Demand 2/4^ Private 6 m/a 2/4$ 3 8 m/a 2/4 y On Gbrmaitv Bank d/d 288 Private 8 m/a 2484 On Franci Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/a 2994 On India Bank T. T. M 1744
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    Stocks and Shares.
    331 16 Singapore, August 27, 1918. MINING. vTlael B °y er8 Sel,e 10 10 Ampang 8.00 9.50 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.20 10 10 Belat 2.45 2.e0 10 10 Bruang 0.50 1.00 10 10 Kampar par 10 10 Kanaboi 1.90 2.10 10 10 Kinta Association 10.50 12.00 £1 £1
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    PASSENGERS HOMEWARD BOUND.
    77 16 rcatlia connectina at Colombo with Macedonia, sailing SentSLk? Duval. u Per P. and O. Nankin, sailint: 10,-Mr.N. A. M. Griffin, Mrs. Am T. Clffcon Hutchins. Mr. E. G 0 Z?‘ Mr. A. Robinson, Miss M.F. Harris Mr A*? Mitchell, Mr. J. W. Morris. A S Per P.
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    Dungun River Wolfram Syndicate.
    359 16 The directors of the Dungun River (Treng ganu) Wolfram Development Syndicate, Ltd in their first annual report for the year ended April 30, state: In presenting this report the directors have little to add to the report of the experts which was circulated on May 9
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    Papua’s Progress.
    243 16 “A few years ago,” says Judge Murray, the Administrator of the Commonwealth Territory of Papua. Papua was rather like a pig in a poke. If we asked for money, tho Government said, What for ''l“ n we replied that it was necessary to develop the territory, we were
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