The Straits Budget, 11 July 1919

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    28 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES" VOL. LXXIII No. 3204 Singapore. Friday. July 11, 1919. CSTABl'SHID OVfR HALF A CfNTlBY Price 25 cents.
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    Table of Contents.
    198 1 LEADERS— Science and Agriculture... 12 The Ex-Kaiser 12 The Governor s Speeob ...12-13 Trading with China 18 Trading with America 18 The Spirit of France ...18 14 Local and Ginirai— Local and Personal 1-2 Heater Telegrams 8-9 Letter from Home 9 Thanksgiving Service 10 Death of Mr
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    5057 1 Ws understand that Mr, Tan .Tat Min, B A,, Cambridge, (oldest of tho late Mr. Tan Mooug Tho) who is a mechanical engineer, aud boon with Mosers. VickoiB, Ltd., Londoa for the last two years for practical work is x. cotod to arrive hero via America soon,
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  • FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      The Just Peace DELEGATES RETURN TO LONDON FROM PARIS. Stupendous Ovation.
      958 3 itKU IKK TlCL KiJtUlSS, iK' London, Jane 59 Mr. L’ryd Gnorge, necomranir d by Lor 1 Hiluor, Mr Mcntagu.Mr h.tetn, Mr Hague* •ad Gentry's Boiha and S'/mts anti other* fearf arrived iu London and wero received •t Victoi it
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      Ex-Kaiser’s Future.
      488 3 London, June 29. Am«»t»Hdara from Paiis: Tho Alli.s will not ask liolUul to extradito the oa K*;str, Out Wiii merely i.sk Le~ in thu natm 1 1 ;Li Lt-aguo ol Nations to in orm tho ex-Ktisir that ho must appear b for i au fnterouti .na court or
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      Treaty Ratification
      332 3 London, Jaeo 29 Versailles, Juua 28: Maeller, BjII and fi!ty German missioners left this evening f i Germany Forty Fecretaries remain at Vor aaillos for tbe present. The following diplomatic doenments were signed this afternoon. Tho Pjaoe Treaty, signed by all the plenipotentiaries inc u 'in** five Gexmans
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      Settling with Turkey.
      187 3 Lcn lon, June 29. M. Clomcnceau in a letter rf thacks to the r n k:sh deleg .tion oi b* ha f of thr* Alius ►a> s that the uis O ’e n ts reo* ived will c«-o tmoe to receive caieiul cobsidciation. Tlu-y i uch other
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      China’s Refusal to Sign
      206 3 London, Jaoe 28. Paris Lo Temps learn** that ia oid.r to avoid meto.»f(‘ of trouble in Ci.ioa the (ji'ioi so delegation will sigo the tri rty only on cunoi tion of maictainu g her resetvatun at n garde (ho cession of German rights ever the pro
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      The Close of a Chapter.
      750 3 Loudon, June 29. G nrral Smuts ha 3 issue i a Ktufomert iu which ho says th.v4 he signed too p a e treaty not bc-oauio it >s a Batisf*.c:o’y doou ment but beenuse it was impr-vativ! ly n< cj** nary to close the war
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      Berlin Strikes.
      225 3 Linden, June 24. B< rlin :R 1 tn fin piraly/e 1 c wioj< to tli HiriU N> k ’h deem. ban imia'td the r»iiwayrjn u win threaten ti bol l up (ocdt.-ri.H Tin i<ovt uiu* ut bar ■bousard o <>lutioua r iea Tbo iWuister for lit.' wjys i:
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      Hungary Warned.
      55 3 London, Juou 29. BaJapont: Tbo Allied Govern men's have warmd tlm G >v. roim*ut not to carry oat oxtiO'i’G uitn.’un h at ait si tbo oouotor re* viiiuti marie* on the that they have m r.*ly fought for idea** aud principles «tevi• t«i ftorn tho H m/arian Government’s.
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      Council of Four.
      65 3 Londnr, Jane 29. Paris, Jnn« 29 The now Italian delegation h*s airiv* d h* (J muotl i f Foot has O'bjpltt d tho tccn inio coadi.ijus bo meo»(d npon Au -tria The Oromll of Four ■V’ I tro ably bo rgaio merged imo a Sopricrio iuN r
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      Anglo-American Treaty.
      84 3 Louden, Juno 29. Washington l*r< pid* ut Wd n on, iiximo* Ha tel y after the ngna’nrti of tho treaty, acuta a nief-H g) to tLo Amorioau peoplo orgieg aoo^pt 4 iico of the treaty and the League of Nu'iocb cjvi nan.. Lor d in, Jane 29. Park,
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      President Wilson Leaves.
      31 3 Loudon, Jane 29, l’afin, Juoa2B: President Wilson left tahiu cveoitg and 1 embarks at Brest to-morrow morning. London, Juno 80. Brest: Mr. W.lion has nailed for Now Yoik.
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      Afghan Armistice.
      86 3 London, Jano 29. Simlr, J jno 29: A letter Lorn tho Amir to toe Viceroy, dated Jane 19 was rec<ived today a nking tor the with Jia wal of tho British troops in Afghan san in crier to facilitate m gotiations. T e letter cn ast d a
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      THE GRAND PRIX.
      54 3 Lon Ion, Juno 80. f arm, J tue 29 Tho O.and P*ix resulted 1. Galloper L'<'b«. ‘2. M nil.i Go*>d. 8 I Ht nhibl". Sevon ran Thrt o-qu triers of a length v t veto tliht aud socoud umi a ut ck belw, uu htoond and third.
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      VARIOUS.
      75 4 London, Jane ‘29. Paris Tho tbetal workerß strike ha* ended opon the employers' terms. London, Jane 29. Ooceral von Below, commaouisg in W st Probbia, has boon relieved ot bis cjumiaod. London, June ‘29. The throe days’ Victory Loan campaign in Trafalgar Square rc suited in subbor<puoaa ot 29i
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  • SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      Peace Terms. THE PREMIER’S ADDRESS TO PARLIAMENT.
      2144 4 Kmutru Tilkorams. L: nJon, July 8. Tbe House of Commons was crowded and the Prinoe of Wa'es was in tbe Peers’ gallt r y when Mr Lloyd Qtorge rose to speak on tbe Peaoo Treaty. Tbe Premier, who was enthnsiastically welcomed, said bo
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      Russian Crisis.
      200 4 Loudon, Jane 80. Helsingfors, Jane 28: Jadging by the re* a:nt decrees the situation At Tetrode Ad is deppevate. The ovaoaation of the tewa is beiig carried out most hastily. TrotzSy has ordered the furtre r s of Kronstadt to be blown op before surrendered; also all bridges,
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      Berlin Strikes.
      84 4 Loudon, Jane 33. Berlin Jan* 29; NTake’s strike decree has been withdrawn, aud tho rail way,men will resume on Judo «0 It is i\ ported that the tramwaymen ami overhead and underground railwayman will strike on Jane 80. London, Jane 30. Botl n The Government is taking pu.oan
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      Turks and Greeks.
      76 4 London, Jano 30. Constantinople, Jane 24: A Greek battalion was an boshed, .alyoat up nn 1 forced to r< tie y iho Taiks in the r gioa cf Bergama which n outside the limits the Council of Four assigned for Greek oeoapatiun. The in tructious f**om the
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      China May Yet Sign.
      57 4 London, Jane 80. rad In spite of th ir refusal to sign the Ci.ii o u continue to parfoipate in thi preoeediag* of the Piaoe Conference The delegation arj awaiting instructions frem Peking. It is state! in Conference circles that it it still possible for the
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      Falkenhayn Retires.
      13 4 London, Jane 80. Copenhagen, from Berlin: General Falken* uaju has retired.
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  • MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      Peace Progress. AUSTRIA, BULGARIA AND TURKEY.
      762 4 Kbctkk Tblbqbams. London, July 1. The Paris Journal slates that in order lo has eu the dato of operation (f the peaoa treaty, as ro;n as tho treaty is ratified by G 'rmauy and ary three of the gnat A lies tue Lt’or will
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      Perils of Bolshevism.
      989 5 London, Jaly 1. Reporta of Bwitiah effioers cn tbo eoonomic eonditiona prevailing in Germany have been iaaaed as a While Paper, Describing their ▼tail to Siletia in April, tbo effijera report that Germany possesses a zouud case for claiming early rtliof. There ia a genaine shortage of
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      New Triple Alliance.
      128 5 London, Undated. Paris, Jaly 2: Lo Journal says that under the Anglo-Franco Amt r'oan treaty Britain is bound to defend France only it tbe United Stare- 1 take uo arms and vice versa. In tervention will ooonr if the articles of tht Peace Treaty providing for disarmament
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      The German Warships.
      114 5 London, July 1. Paris: Tbe Allied Admirals, including Admiral Halsey, are conferring regarding tin di p-sal rf the remaining German war-hipe. All tho Gmat Powurs, exoeptmg Franoo, who desires distribution, are ic favour of brork og ud tbs vessels. The question of deptruc.inn will sssamo a more
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      Ex-German Colonies.
      123 5 London, July 2. P&ri9, July 1: Tbo F'raaoo British rgree men; with regard to Hie e'sm->rooos and Cogoiand, or *w n np by L ird M.lntr and M. Simon, will bo sabmutud to tne Losyae ot N*ti »ns for ratification. It gives Fraoce tour-fifths if tho Camoroocs, ire
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      Havas Survey.
      474 5 Paris, July 1. The annonu'ement was premature tba’ the < oared of F ;ur was to b come a co mod of It wid b i a council of five or focr. Mr. Lansing, M. Plchcn, Mr. Balfour at,.) Signor Tittoni meet t j day to sottle the
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      Germany and Japan.
      88 5 London, July 1. Paris: In regard to the reoent discredited rumour of a secret Germano-Japanese reaty it is authoritatively stated that Ger many during the war made several very tempting edits to Japtn ti change sides, perhaps the mest important of them being made in 1917 when
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      Germans in Salop.
      64 5 London, July 8. Two thousand Gorman prisoners at Oswestry where the i cottiers cf the German fl et aro interned, on the pretext of dissatisfied with the food arrangements, refus d to (.arade aud dtbo batb d wire fence *ad threatened ihe guards w;.h sinks. Two handvid
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      INDUSTRIAL UNREST.
      505 5 London, July 1. An extraordinary situation lias arisen in Lancashire owing the refusal of tbo Open ti e Spinners’ Amalgamation to resume on Jjn-j 80 orntrary *n tfce decision of tbo the Council cf the L'nitcd Textile W rk-ri. Consiquemly 49 million spiudlos aro idle Toe f.pinneiH obj
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      TREATY IN PARLIAMENT.
      375 5 London, Jane 80. There were memorable soenes on Ihe occasion of Ihe Prime Minister proceeding to Parliament on his return from Paris. A large crowd astembled outside his ifficial reei* denoe in Downing Street and ovei flawed into Whitehall. Cheering began as Mr. Lloyd George was seen
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      HISTORIC FLIGHT.
      299 5 London, July 2. The airship R34 Ioffe Scotland fjw Amtrioa at 1 4H this morning. London, Jn'y 2, Tho Aiv Ministry announced that R34 waa signal'e 1 at eight io tho morning 65/20 do* g»ti H,nortb, 10/40 degrees wo».t, travelling ab forty Knots, The average up to then
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      SPORTING EVENTS.
      209 6 London Jaly 1. In the lawn tennis championships, a* Wimbledon, tho Berm finals wen Laduh’ singles, Mrs tta.hr hwaite (K ig land) boat M-a Hoatnish, (ioglani) 6-4 10~8| the latter pitying with au mj ired at<kuj. Sazann I, gUn tF.'tr.ci) btat Miss Ry*n, (California) o—4, 7-* 6 Gentlemen's
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      BOTHA AND BRITAIN.
      118 6 London, Jnly 2. General Bctha has sailed for Caof town by tho Lten tophan Castle Prior to his depar taro he was cntervpwod by Reuter and paid a great tribute to the Government and peop'e of Britain to whom ho was indebted. From the Premier downwards in
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      SOLDIERS’ PENSIONS.
      85 6 London, July I. Giving cv doneo bofore tho oomm too of in<j airy io*o pensions admicmtr&tion M ir<4al Haig seath ugly deni nnced tbo present pystem of providing fir stifT»rers from the war. Ho d« rl ircd that many disab’ol ffictre wnro ab olutely starving and that soldiers'
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      CABLE CENSORSHIP.
      68 6 London, Jaly 1. In tho Commons at question lime Mr CbarehiU stated that the cable cer-or4/ip would be relasod very Fbortly He r mohansod that tie Ojvcrr.m nt had very e?»rnefit-y given attention to this moat urgett and mr4 important qu stion with a view of relieving the
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      ALCOHOL IN AMERICA.
      69 6 London, July 1, New York, Jane 81: Although the fodoral officiate announced that tho war time piohi bitioa measures would bo strictly enforced from midoigb f violation wa« openly tbrea toued m New Yoik and othor cili s to rnible tent oaH“H to bn token in the
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      VARIOUS.
      279 6 London, July 1. Tho revenue for tho quarter ended Jane BO was .£lB5 79\76‘2 as compared wilh t •£165,768,820 last year. London, Jaly 2, Paria: It in understood that a ro’ution cf tho Italian problem is bring dimu o I in tl o lorm o! oe»t* n colonial concessions,
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    113 4 OBITUARY, London, Jane '29. The deaths aie announced ot Mr. W. P Schreiner, Sooth African Cotmniadouer in L.ndon, and ot Si- John Mo (Jail, AgentGeneral tor Taamania in London. DEATHS Ono Ciif.s<, Prw -On July 4, at 29, Sicvoap Ro\l, S»nga oro, Oog Cheng t* >w. Matthkhs —At th i
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  • TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      Ex-Kaiser’s Trial. TRIBUNAL TO SIT IN LONDON COURTS.
      469 6 liaCTHK TkLH.iKAMS, London, July 3. The moat diaousa-d passage in the Pie mier's speeoh in tbo lobbies and pa r liamect was tho trial of tbo cx Kaisor in Loacon. It was cbservt d how cloat ly tbosicrethad been guarded. It is
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      Treaty Ratification.
      417 6 London, July 3. Berlin The National Assembly will prob ably ratify tho Pt.aoo Treaty in the atoond half of July. London, Jaly 8. Par;p, July 2 Tho Germans have ion! a icto acknowledging tho intimation from the Allies that tho blockade will be lifted after the ratification of
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      Peace Treaty Debate.
      456 6 London, July 3. In (bo di bate fol'owing Mr. Lloyd George's Mr, Adamson waimly congratulate;: tne Piemier on (be accomplish meet of (be mo<-( stupendous (ask over ocf/ontmg (bob'ad cf a democratic country Labour had always insisted tba( G.rmany moat make foil reparation for (bo wanton destruction
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      New Triple Pact
      191 6 London, July 8. The treaties respecting the assißtanoa to France by Britain and Amtrioa in the event cl unprovok-d German aggression have betn published Aggression is defined as any breach 11 the stipnUtior sol the peace treaty, name ly, article 42, foib iidiog Germany t) maintain and
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      Strike Movements.
      123 6 L >ndun, Jaly 2. Copenhagen: Tho growirg strike m vomenl threatens to throw Germnnt into a oew revolution. G vernment troops as a procaution have oocop td all pnblio buildings m Berlin, wluro railway and tram strikes bave brought ti a standstill all traffic, throwing footori *8 i
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      Gen. Denikin’s Advance.
      599 6 London, July 2. An Archancel coirmnrijae states: On the right bank of the Dvina the Allied front wag advanced tu the river Helmsrga. Oo tho left car troops oooapied V<*Ro\lt v.-ko, Forest fins forced as temporarily to evaca, te the front line on the railway front. Ac
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      Greek Treachery.
      117 6 London, July 2. Athens: The oonrt martial ou those »<snoosiblo fer the attacks on allied troops at thnns and tli i P.ra us in December, 1010, hns en led in all tho aoojsed o in 4 heavily •entenood. M.rcarin, tho ex Mayor, was poniocced to death. The sen
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      Havas Survey.
      181 7 Paris, July 8. The now triple pact e DPur. s France agaios* attack. Arctiica and Or at Britiia will imoudiato'y ii t'rvnue if Germany vi>!atothe Khmo utipulaiions. An Hs.ntial p-vra graph in tbo preamblo of the agreement eigne d at V< cp*eilts on June 28 run* 1 Whereas
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      SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD.
      390 7 London, July 2. Geneval Botha, interviewed before sailing for South Afrioa, said that as an observer from afar he was oonsrqiently able to take a more detached viow in tbo vast strcggit than some of his fellow delegates at the Conference. Ho was conviaoed, without d
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      WOMEN’S EMANCIPATION.
      184 7 London, Jaly 4. In the Hoo83 of Gommr m, Mr. Aslor, ro presenting the Local Government Beard, opposed the th r I reading of the WoaionV Emancipation Bill which tli i Labear Par y introduced. He said the Gov: lament w ,ald introaaoe its own bill next week
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      ATLANTIC FLIGHT.
      223 7 London, July 8. R 34's position at miduigl t Gtonwich time was (4° 00* no»th 24 15' west. U is fcxpooted that she will arrivo on Friday morning She in constantly convoking by wi?t »o i; wall C f ion, Ponfca 1) !g*<i a ard at. Jihi.’rt Sh.j
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      CABLE CENSORSHIP
      123 7 London, July 4. In a letter to the Times Lo:d lacbcapo urges the abolition cf tbo oable consort hip aud tbo admiatbn of the use of private codes in order to minimise cable delays and tofaoiliate the resumption of buiinrs3. The Tim js in a leading article snp
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      SPORTING EVENTS.
      137 7 Loudon, Jaly 8, The Prinoesa of Walss Skakos resulted as followsl. Buchan, 10 to 1 ou 2. Leandro 9 18 to 1; 8- Oattegat, 88 to 1. Four ran. Won by f jur lengths, a neok between second and third. M C C, v. Oxford was drawn. Yorkshire
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      THE BRITISH NAVY.
      124 7 London, July 8. In the House of Commons, replying to Colcnel We*«7wnod an i Captain B na, Mr. Ljr:g stated chat the British navil confine tion progamm of 1920 wra'd Dot be m"d»fi ed owing to tho sinking of toe German fl«et. He pointed out that the
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      RECRUITING IN BRITAIN.
      106 7 London, July 4. R titer learns that r cruitirg has mo grossed very patnfaotorhy averaging 4 COO to 5,(00 mm wo(kly for rho past Fix weeks Over 200 000 r f the professional army win had not finished their titrn are ararng the now recruits The bulk
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      Troop Train Incident.
      87 7 London, Jaly 2. In tho House of Commons, r* plying to M-, McM eking with r* ga d to the cunsaro of v* j ii-General Shaw iu omnoo’.ion with the Ka.ac» i tio p tram in -i !q.j’, Mr Montagu to emphasifecd hat G uorsl S,ia v
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      VARIOUS.
      113 7 London, Ju’y 2. lt)me A hundred Arodoad an i fivo hundred irjared iu the Mujollo distrcf Tunc ty, owing to tho esrthqiakj t lore The damage to and artistic iLcnn meats is very great. London, July 8. The d-Vh is announced of 8 r William M'.cgrogor, fuanorly Governor of
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  • WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      News from France. INDEPENDENCE DAY IN PARIS.
      943 7 Knu r hr Tblrokams, Paris, July 4. The French press comments saiinf AQtovily on the annoanoiumt that tin Allies have deoil* o 1 on the trial of tho Kaiser bj an in ternatirnal Allied tribnnal sitting in London. Tho Independence Day oelcbrations began
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      Archcriminals Scamper.
      120 7 London, Jaly ft. Berlin: The ex-Kaiser’s fivo younger ions have telegraphed to King Ooorge plaoing themselves at the latter's disposal in the evont of their fathor's extradition in order to spare hiui snob degradation." London Jaly 5. The Allies' firmnoss in demanding the rax* render of German lawbreakers
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      Kurd Rising.
      164 7 London, Jaly 6, The Kurd* headed by Sheikh Mahmnd, andor the influence of Turoo-Kardisb agitatorn, aui aiming at the iuUpmdonoo of Kurdistan under Turkish suzerainty, roBO '•a May 20 at Salomaniyah in Southern KavdiRUn. They ovotcamo resistance and took prinoaer fivo British officers and nine other ranks. A
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      Demonstrations in Italy.
      95 7 London, July 0. Homo, Jaly 6: Demonstrationi of protest against the dearnons of food occurred at lmi a, Leghorn and Tho tvadesim n of Homo havo agreed to a6O por cant, roduotioa in priocs. London, Jaly 7. Horne, July 6 Food and oiuthing shops in M.i\u ana
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      The New Germany.
      74 7 Lrjcljn, .July 6. H ?rlia Tbo F#aik(ailor likuaq’H Wdimtf corrt)°pouiJoo» mvi khj poaoo fruity will bo »nbmiUt:d totbo Nvtioml A Hso'iibly (o» vitituition in kbo uiidJlo of a *xk Wvck, Load a, July 6.] Beilin, July 5: Ramoau aro buia# oiraa* lafcod *t \V mu w t'
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      London Troops.
      167 8 London, July 6. The triumphal march through tbo Mi tropo is ot d. tachments of the City and Cuunty of London troops was I.h« oooasion cf grrai demooBtrat«or b cf their f How-citizens’ pride in the don's f tbeiv own tu» n. Huge crowds walked along tbo route
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      Lloyd George Savages.
      183 8 London, July 6. General Smuts, receiving tho drgroo of Doctor of Laws at Manchester University, referred to the greatnoss of tho British Km piro wbioh in itself was a league of nations. At the oonferenci in Paris, M. Cbmtnceau had referred to our fourteen representatives as 4,
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      Bolshevism in Hungary.
      44 8 London, July 5. Copenhagen, July 0 A numbor of fugitive Hungarian olitioians have arrived at Vienna and appoal to the Entente to liberate Hangary from the domination cf the Bolfebevidts and to help the Hungarians to form a moderate socialist Government.
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      Slovakia.
      44 8 London, July 6. Copenhagen: It in reported from l*raguo that it h cfiioially annonnocd that tie Magyar troops completed tbeir retirement on July 2 in western Slovakia totho frontiers laid down by tbo Peace Confermoc. The Czicho Slovaks occupied tbe evacuated terri tory,
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      ATLANTIC FLIGHT.
      188 8 London, Jaly 5. 1 20 a m.—RB 4 wirelessed at night in tbo evening yesterday, Gr< enwich time, that she was over Ibe island of Saint Pie rre, sooth of Newfoundland. Apparently she bad aban den* d her v.sit to St. John’s. H 2b a.m —RB4’s position at
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      SPORTING EVENTS.
      122 8 London, Jaly 6. At Wimbledon in tbo ladies fiaal oharopion ship Mademoiselle Suzanne Lenglen bia Lambert Chambers, the holder, by There wiro ten thoesand spectators at W mbledon including ike King and Qax*n Tl.e end was very dramatic. In the th„d set Mile .Long, en I. d by
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      PENSIONS FOR SOLDIERS.
      112 8 London, July 6. Tho Minister of Pensions writes to the Prrsswith reference to Field Marshal Haig’s evidence bf fore tbe Pension* Con inittee on July 1, and says thi figures quoted rtferred to the past not the the repent rates, He in stances Fe ld Marshal Ha
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      PERSONALIA.
      51 8 Mr. Lloyd George has arrived at Criooioth for a fortnight's complete rest. London, Jaly 0. Cologne: Mr. Asquith is visiting Cologne as the guest of Hi* William Robertson. London, July 6. The Times states that the ex Shah has returned lo Persia from Turkey and is at present at
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      VARIOUS.
      55 8 London, July 0. Paris La Temps reports that the Turks have entered Aidin which the Greeks evacuated. Part of the town is aflame. The telegraph wires are out. London, July 5. Paris, July 4: Tho Turkish delegatee have left for Lausanne. London, Jaly 6. Paris The army resumes its
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  • THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      Atlantic Flown. RECORD OF THE AIRSHIP’S VOYAGE.
      905 8 Rbctbb TILEORAMB. London, July 6. 610 a.m.—R 84'a message asking for assistance wan received at 2 f>9 this afternoon, Greenwich time. Yesterday St. John’s, New Brunswick, reported that she was close to Partridge Island at 6 80. Two Amerioan destroyers were despatched from
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      London and Peace.
      222 8 London, July 6 Peace thanksgiving eerv.ces were held in every cLurch and chapel in the kingdom this morning. Their Majesties and other Royalties were prepent at (be service in St Pad's Cathedral where tie Archbit-kcp cf Canterbury preached. A unittd open air service cf all Protestant de-Lomu
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      Ex-Kaiser’s Trial.
      50 8 London, July 7. In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the «ljits had hitherto mnde no formal re prom ntatu ni to Holland with rtgaid tu the extiaditicn of the ex Kart-er, but the necessary steps were being taken in the matter.
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      Afghans’ Invasion.
      192 8 8itr U, July 9. Tlip Amir b Jotter of Juno 29 was received at Simla yifdtrday ia which ho protentB »Kaior t The onesided character of the armihtio tciuiH 63 impoBhible cf literal observance, ftuu u»aca iho withdrawal of oo« true pa from JSpin, Baidak acd Dakka and
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      Havas Survey.
      231 8 Paris, July 8. America joined bands with France in honouring tht memory cf Hoc he of Maroeam The remains if Hocho wore transferred to a new bur al pLce near Wesson burg on the Rhine at the bate of the monomont recently i rooted marking the locality where
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      POLICY OF PREFERENCE.
      243 8 London, July 7. In the House of Commons, Mr. Hous* ton asked why the South Afocan Government recently placed in the Unit td States orders for 64,010 tons of rails, a. thousand cars, 260 trucks and in the UeitwJ States and Canada 70 large loocmoims, inetead of
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      CABLE DELAYS.
      251 8 London, July 7. In the Honso of Commons, at question t me, the heavy delays of oabie tratho, tape* ciahy »s regards the Far East, was criticised, attention wa* direoted to the fact that B.iusb bnainess inteiesls were prejudiced. Reply, ing, Mr. Il.iugworth pointed cut that delay ou&ward
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      SITUATION IN EUROPE.
      191 9 London, Jane 6. Lord Robert Ceoil, speaking at Hitchin, said the economic Eituation in Rarope was »R Her ions as it coaid possibly fce. People were unable to get euffiofent food and there was a general breakdown of all transport. The whole system cf oredit was seriously
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      CANADA AND ALIENS.
      100 9 Lcudon, July 7. In the House of Commons, replying to Lieut.-Col. Arthur Murray. Mr. Am cry said he believed that Canada was the only Dominion which had recently legislated regarding immigration. An Aliens Act had been passed there which onabled the probibi lion, until otherwise ordered, cf
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      THE LATE CAPT. FRYATT.
      50 9 London, July 6. Bruges: The body of Captain Frjatt was taken yesterday evening from the cemetery to the Provincial Government building, where thin morning enormous crowds tiled past the ooffin, which this afternoon was oonveyed with all doe honour to the station on rente for England.
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      REMARKABLE TENNIS.
      73 9 London, July 6. At the W T imbledon tournament the greatest and mest thrilling doubles ever witnessed was the defeat in the semi-final of Brookes and Patterson by O'Hara Wood and Thomas, all Australians, by 6—4, 6 —4, B—B, 6—B. Wood played an inspired game. Never were suoh
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      VARIOUS.
      181 9 London, July 6. Ottawa The House of Commons has passed a bill entiting women to vote and sit in Parliament, London, July b. Paris: M. Yunizelos has received a telegram announcing that the Greeks recaptured Aidin on July 4. London, July 6. Paris: M. Simon, Minister for the Colonies,
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    FOUND SHOT IN BED. Tragic Death of Mr. J. R. Brooke.
    382 9 We much regret to record the death under tragic circumstances of Mr. J. K. Brocke, asst, superintendent in charge of the Mono policß Department chandu factory at Teluk Iwangah Mr. Brcoke waH found lying on biß b» d on
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    For Mariners.
    241 9 The Geueral Staff Officer (Naval) forwards the following notes on Route Instructions contained in a telegram recoived from the Admiralty dated July 1 :■—-Compulsory route ing of merchant vessels will noape on July *2B. Order contained in C.B. 416 or in new publication replacing same now in oouree
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    Letter from Home SECRET FUNDS AND PARTY HONOURS. From Our Special Correspondent.
    1492 9 London, May -tt) By far tho most cnlivi niug dobato in the Hou r e of Commons thin week has bc r n that on tbo systom cf secret party funds and tbo bestowal of honours for political
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    Departures for Home.
    299 9 Tbc following (passengers are levos for home br the |GI napp to day :—Major Macgreg r. Ciptfiu Sba»kjr, Captain David* h jq. Li. at Wrii b Messrs. C. Madia, Hat* tip, J. W slurp, K O. MaLood. J. H. CanIri II, J. T. Leonard, B tt. Sbaw,
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      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      189 9 Property Sales. The following Singapore proportion wpie Bold by public auction by M'Hpm. Ching Keng Leo and Co at their palercom on Men day afternoon. Freehold building allotmertp at Kuek Bead and Cavnnaogh Rad, area 8,061 square feet, bought by 8.1* K M ST Srn apundarpm (’bitty. at tl 25
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  • THE Straits Budget.
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      SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE.
      1112 12 soiontiat has been too retiring.—Straits Times, Jaly 4. The planting community mu«t have boon interested in an interview wbioh Profossor Farmer, the bead of the Botanical Department of the Royal College of Science at Kensingtoif, granted recently to a representative of a home paper, It most have
      soiontiat has been too retiring.—Straits Times, Jaly 4.  -  1,112 words
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      THE EX-KAISER.
      1134 12 Straits Times, July 3. The ox-Kaisor is onoe agaia to appear in the limelight, which he always loved. He is to appear in London. After that, we do not dou at, bo will not appear any more at all. He will be a broken man, no more a
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      THE GOVERNOR’S SPEECH.
      1161 12 ,—Straits Times, July 7. Within nine days from now 1 shall have served His Majesty forty five years.” Thus Jlis Excellency the Governor on Saturday, and the simple dignity with whioh he uttered the words was very impressive. It is given to few men to make a
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      TRADING WITH CHINA.
      1047 13 —Straits Timon, July 8. It was tho late Sir Robert Hart who said that many regard China as a fat distant land, with an immense population, but so wanting in all that others po3BCS3 as to bo roady to purchase, in unlimited ijuantities, whatever is offered for
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      TRADING WITH AMERICA.
      1090 13 -Stfaita Times, July 9, ci.nctal Smuts says (hat no country has emerged from the wav so fat and viob as America, la this wholly truo A abatement waa reoently publ shed in England to the effect that the balance o 1 trade m favour of the L’aiteJ
      -Stfaita Times, July 9,  -  1,090 words
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      THE SPIRIT OF FRANCE.
      1207 13 of her wovk overlooked StraitB Times' July 10. General Botha nays that the British Umpire played the greatest part o( all hi vviuLiLfc* the war and Buch a statement is, of ooarsc, pleasantly aatisfying. Bat is it octircly wi'io to mabo such a statement T Mere,
      of her wovk overlooked ?— StraitB Times' July 10.  -  1,207 words
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    The Late Mr. H. C. Hudson.
    175 14 Thcro was a large attendance of relatives and f.i< nds at the fanoral cf the late Mr U. C. Hudson, music dealer of 100 North Bridge Head, which took place at Bidsdari Cemetery on July 3, the Rev. W. Cross effioiating, Wreaths were sent
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    Thanks to Colonial Service.
    172 14 The following tclevram from the Secretary of State for fhu Colonies to llis Excellency the roverro-, dated July 1, 1919 was poblibhed in a Gazette Extra ordinary y "terany Now that Pcp.cu has been signed I desire on bill»lt cf His Majesty’s Government to thank -he
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    Labour Troubles in Malaya.
    208 14 During last yrar tbe high prioo caused oons'derable trouble with Tamil caolios. Materials of overy sort were very expensive and t*:e diffied y ct girting labour delayed •vero conoral'y. reports the Director of Public Woik*, F.M S. A large nnmber of supple monrary votes had to
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    Penang Harbour Board REPORT FOR THE LAST HALF OF 1918. Income Exceeds Expenditure
    929 14 The Penang l.L.u..ui B an', Liibmitti Jg their report and cunts 1 r ih.* Lalf j«*r endir g December M, 1918, > tav —The Board are pna-nd to rtci «d that :i.l working of ibt -uucitukmg fee
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    SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT.
    360 14 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co., in their weekly report dated July 9, state: Busimss in the lubber share maiket was on a meagre ecale but the tone was firm Here and there prices were easier but nearly all the changes were unimportant.
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    A Suggestion for Johore.
    251 14 A Perak correspondent writes suggesting that the Sultan cf Jchoie Luigufc institute a commemorative stamp's issue cn peace day, the 19th inst. Referring to the usual form of oelebrations—»tvicwp, salutes, firewcrkB, etc. be says tLese are excellent in their way, but a more pennant nt way
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    H.M.S. MALAYA. Admiral’s Story of the Ship’s Escape.
    2106 16 Tho Chairman then proposed th'- toast of H M S Malaya, the captain, officers ulJ tu« aLip’s company, in doing so L<-laid that when he had first viait'-d the Malays she was lying in the Tyne-, just prepa &.:rj to completing for
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    INDEPENDENCE DAY. American Association’s Dinner At Swimming Club.
    384 16 With a reception by the Crnsul-Geueral in the morning, a baBebali game in the after noon, and at night the American Association of Malaya’s dinner and dance at tbe S dimming Clui, tho American community cf Singapore duly celebrated Independence Day on
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    Fire in the Harbour.
    136 16 Tbero wan a bit; bls/o just cf! the Telak Ayer rccUmation on Sundao evening shortly after 9 30, the glare attracting a huge crowd to the water front. It wts on a twt kow, loaded with oopra, anchored amongst Chinese junks The master attendant's lsuDcb went
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    F.M.S. Government Appointments
    88 16 It 18 notified in the F M.S. Govtrrment Gaa'-tte tbat I>r. W. S. Leicester is to act »k Midical Officer, Busman, Mr A. G (i E..is o act a*' Chu f Agnonltai &1 Inspector, Aj_n cultural Department, Mr D. H Grisi to sc: r«* at sinanfc Agricultural
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    THE LATE DATO MENTRI. Impressive Funeral at Johore Bahru.
    742 16 The esteem and regard which tbe latfe Dato Mentri Bisar of Jo bora universally I enjoyed were folly demonstrated cn Joly t when tbo remains were ocnvtjed in (procession from tbe -dtccaeed's residence. I Bokit Seuynm, and laid to rest iu
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    Friends At Home.
    116 16 According to the Malay Mail, Lieut D, ClHfctie is looking rather thin and pale. Mt-j r F. W. Douglas ia stouter. Mr. P, do C Mjrrisn has fined down Mr. R. Swottcnham looks well. Capt. 8. Smith has yet to acquire the biDgiisb colcur. Dr. F*eer f-
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    Peace Celebrations. DATE NOW ALTERED TO JULY 19. The Local Programme.
    1422 17 A mesHago received from Home by H. E the Gcv< rocr slat* s that it la< row beet decided that peace celebrations tbrougiica the Empire »re to b < on Saturday, Joly 19. and rre to bo confin' d
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    F.M.S. Treasurer’s Report.
    226 17 Tbe annual report lov 1918 cf Mr, E. M Baker, action Treasurer, F.M.S., is ij-u'd with tbe F.M S. Government Gazette. Tbe balk of tbe figures have already been pnb lihbid in tbe Chief Secretary’s annual ropovt Mr. Baker states: "Investments inoreasod from 587,748,440 to $84,685,888 A
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    DEALINGS IN COPRA. Continuation of Action Against Meyer Bros.
    1605 17 The care in whioh tho Aarhus Olirfabrik Limeterct of Aarl m (Denmark) have b ought a cLita against M-nr*. Meyer Brothers for the iDu. of 111 1.006 09 as a result in shriek age of cr pra al.e«*-<1 to bo dae
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    Hongkong Shipping.
    246 17 Hongkong 'jttfOuur Master's Report (or 1018 may bo valuable an a record showing how seriously the warafTootad our shipping! bat it is of no real use (or purposes of oom* parison, says the Hongkong Jaily Press. There has boon,of course, a steady decrease io tonnage since 1014. As
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    Mr. H. Latham’s Affairs. JUDGE ON EVIDENCE OF GROSS EXTRAVAGANCE. Views of Mr. Justice Woodward.
    1045 18 Before bis lordship, the acting chief Ju> tioe* (Mr Justioe Wooaward) M.. Harold Latham appeared again on Friday in tbe Supreme Ccurt, in regard ta bis bankruptcy, and in addition to Mr. J. C Valj
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    HAUL OF JEWELLERY. Capture of a Bloodstained Box.
    224 18 Orchard Road, cn wbiob exoiting incidents aro frequent, was the scene of one cf these on the night of July 2. iwo Ch<n >f>c about 7.40 o'clock cn the evening of mat day wore passing by Orchard Road polioe station, one of
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    Thanks to Siam.
    142 18 On tbe occasion of tbe signing of tbe Poaoe Treaty tbe following message was sent by His Majesty tbe King to Ills Majesty tbe King of Siam M in (he boor of poaoe 1 d< sue to oonvey my warmest greetings to YuQt M rjeety. The Baiti
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    The Late Sir Hugh Fort.
    146 18 Informaticn with regard to tbe death of Sir Hugh Fort rtaobicg Singapore in a piivate letter, shows that be was lacohirg at tbe Sports Cob cn May 22, bat evidently had caught a chill and wau taken i.l that night, 'ibis developed ioto pnenmi n>a
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    Passengers Outward.
    183 18 Por N Y K. steamer Kamo Mara, from London, Jane 14 :—To Singapore: Mrs B*f>il Lewis, Mbs M. K rstoD, Mrs. 8. M Browne, Mrs Cbelm< rs, M ps Chalmpr* Mr «nd Mr«. J Ai ken, Mr. W J Gitb, Mr G H Mofb. Mr. P. V«p»y, Mrs.
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Rifle Shooting.
      60 18 Tjg Lady Rvtlfn Young won tho Jalr Pjod of she S.L.R A. with a nett fioore of iB, Tho fjlbwmg wtrc* tbe Moves: 100 160 *Ujjf jaido. yaiJe. Hv p r lio Lady Evelyn YouDg. 30 28 08 68 Mrs. Lugbam C&rtor 28 8U 67 U 2 Cop*
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      Autumn Tennis Tournament.
      69 18 For tho first timo since tho wav an Au.cmin Tennis Tournament is to bo held Mtbl S.C C. '*he pi tying cff ol tho proimmary rounds writ b kid cu August 20, and Cue touii'cmoit piop r start* on September 4 Entries clcse oo Augnst 7. there
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      Lawn Tennis.
      85 18 The tie on Jaly B.in the S.R.C- lawn tonnie trnruament resulted Championship (suni final). —Balhatohet beat Ebb, 6—B, 10—8. Tbe tie on July 4 resulted as follows Championship (semi-final).—Da Souza beat Cotlho, 6- 8, 6 —7, 6—o, The tie on July 7 resulted as follows B. Single (final)
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      Football.
      198 18 Ksftlos Select have rapidly jumped into a leading place among local socoer teams, and a good gams was anticipated from the meeting with the S.C C. oo tbe latter’s ground cn July 8. Piay on the whole was not as b:Uiant as has been seen, but it was a
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      The Heavyweight Championship.
      450 18 The report that Jack D.mpsey Jcsb Willard in their fcuithcf July contest fo* tt' 1 leavywi igbt championship of the world h cot surprising, although one might have expected the belter to do better than get knocked ont in the third round. Ever since he bt at
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      Golf.
      243 18 Tbe following was tbe result of the golt match Stpay Lines v, Keppel G.C. on Sunday Lirrie and Macphail j v. While and Jjme 1. Mtng and Muudoll 0 v. Gardner and Tongue 1. David and Dickinsjn 0 v. Wishart and D»v f s'»n 1, Grifb'i sad Sanderson 0
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    278 18 Macphail and Company, Ltd., Weekly Report. July 8 to 9. Tbe share market continues very quiet. Robber. —Tbe statistical position of robber doee not lead to optimism bot tbe looal market continues wonderfully fit m Last week's aootions. Total Total Top prices. London offered, sold. Sheet. Crepe,
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    PENANG NOTES.
    118 18 (From Our Own Corrb.«pondbnt Penanp, July 7. Thankrgiving Rorv?c?8 in all tLo cbutohes on Sunday morning were attended by Volunteers. J 1 be Swimtniog!C!ub beat the Manchester at water pile by six goal* to love. h n programme has been wood A V'ctory ball wi 1 be bf
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    Correspondence.
    67 19 I The Streils Times ia Dot responsible fc» the opinions of its oorrospoudents. Corte opuudonta should bear in mind that letters njmt bo abort and to the point Loro rambling eptatloa are litblo to b» rejected or ruthlessly out down. Correspondents mast enclose their names, not necessarily for pablioation
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    Respecting Marriage.
    110 19 To the Elitor of tho Straits Times. Sir, Will yoa bo so- good, as to answer ILi-ough yuur columns Whtthcr it is 1-gal by British law for a man to naanry his duceasod wife’s sister. I shall be very mach obliged if yon will answer this qarsdon for
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    Another Marama Incident.
    436 19 To the Editor cf tho Straits Times. Sir,—May I bring to your notice a certain inoideut which occurred to me, ia tho hope that yoa will give publicity to it in you* valuable paper. I tract that it will oomv under the notioo of the iady and
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    Homeward Passages.
    362 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. 8?»,—C*n yon or anyone (Is 1 in Sicgapcie Of any where pIbo givo me—r.n I may say e. good many more of the general p xblio -any idea at all as to what tbe so called Passage Controller is Up to
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    The Lost Lusitania.
    162 19 To the Editor of tho S&raits Times. Sir, —Would you kindly advise me on the followirg:— I roomily bot a mao that b v. Reel the size of the Lusit4bia, or ia faot any iron vessel saLk at sea, would go to the bottom it respective of
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    FOOD CONTROL REGULATIONS. Minimum Prices and Compulsory Selling.
    586 19 Government Gazotto notifications state that tho Fool Controller fixes maximum prices for the sale of vice imported into ov milled in the Colony as follows Whits Rick and Pakhoilbd Bn (Singapore and Penang,) By licensed importers of rioo 9452 per boy an.
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    CIVIL SERVICE SALARIES. Government’s Decision Regarding Relief.
    444 19 Instructions bavo been received from home regarding an immoiiato grant of alio to momoors of the Civil Strvioe which the Public Salaries Commissions roaommi uded should bo mido pending action as the rieud of their report. The .Secretary of State has now approved
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    BIRTHS
    95 19 Wardii— On Jaly 4, to Mr. and Mrs. F. Da Hey W a son. Dr Cruz -On July 8, at Mildrodt, 1491, 9vt Coast Bead, the wife of Mr. J. do Jrua, a (Janghtor. Peaaog papers p oas > ocuy. Camhobll —On July 7, at No. 5, Tuoggal Fbad,
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    Trade and Finance.
    140 19 Sum a* an*, July 10, 181ft SSaRANSS U* Lcbdov Brna 4 m/a M 2/4£ Dou.and 2/4 Private 8 m/l 2/4 gf Oa Naw Voia...V)cm?id M eaf Private w0 da fa 55$ Oa Kranob Beak 810 3a India Baak T T 181 Oa IloMoHoau... Baak d/d M 58%
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    Stocks and Shares.
    508 19 Singapore, July 10, 1918. MINING. Buyorp, Seller!!. 10 10 Ampaag 12 53 18 00 nom 1 1 Ayer Wesg a.00 41 Kam. K»tauHliig 3.7.0 2 8.8 x.d. 10 10 Kinta Association 11 15 11.40 41 41 Kiata Tia 18.0 1 12 0 com 41 41 I.abafe Miaea
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      87 19 NOTICE. Tim post free price of the Straits Times to th Unite<J Kingdom and foreign countries in /car. T u post fre 1 price ot thu Straits /Wgrl is $14 s year to any part of the world. It is not :s.»rv to subscribe tor a year. The subscriptions lor
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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      86 1 0IVIUL— Bobber Items 1 Singapore Rubber Anotiona 2 Jane Rubber Returns 4 Mddtinos and Rbpobts— United Saa Bctong I KUbang 1 B kvm Robber Estate V Riverside (Selangor) Rubbr *2 Highlands and Lowlands 2 Tacab Merab Estates 2 Nordanal (Jobrre) Robber 8 Lobok Rubber Estate 8 Sungfi Bnlob Robber
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      RUBBER ITEMS.
      141 1 The profits of the Chersmese (F M S.) Estates, Ltd for 1918 wero £28,667 11s. 4d Dividend of 12$ per cent, recommended. Cno of tbe pre motors of the Eatat* Steffi Association states that tho Hon. Mr Brio Macfadyen l an consinted to booomo thi first patron of
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      Klabang.
      216 1 Tbe report of tie K abang Rubber Com pacy fit the year mded Dtcenbir 31 last states that profit (witfcont of idocmetix) amounted to £824; £15,044 wae brought, forward, maliog £15,868. Deducting excess profits duty, 1917, £8 908, and income-tax ou pn fits tor 1918, £1 687, then r>
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      United Sua Betong DIVIDEND MAINTAINED AT 17½ PER CENT. The Planting Programme.
      2198 1 Tho tenth annual general meeting of tbe United Sua Belong Robber Estates, Ltd., was held on May 27, at the offices of thr Rubber Growers' Association 88 Eastcheap, E C., Mr. James H nry Renton, chairmaa of tbe
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      Bikam Rubber Estate. CLAIM FOR REFUND OF EXCESS PROFITS DUTY. Steady Progress Expected.
      1151 2 The ninth ordinary general meeting of the Bikam Rubber Estate, Limited, was hold on •May 22, at the registered office cf tho company, 14, Great Tower Street, EC, Mr. H Brio Miller (ohairman of the company) presiding.
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      Riverside (Selangor) Rubber.
      298 2 The annual general meeting of tbe Riverside (Si langor) Rubber Company, Limited, ‘■as held at Edinburgh on May 1, Mr. J. A. Hooter presiding. Tbe chairman, in moving tbe adoption of the report, said: Tbe year’s w jrkiug has teen moot exceptional difficulty and uuc r»amty, r.
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      Highlands and Lowlands.
      365 2 The report of tbo Highlands and Low lauds ISra Hubb‘*r Company fir the year r>oded Dooombor 31 last s'.ates that profit (without deduction of income tax) amounted ro £54 790; £l < ,h79 was brought forward makioy £99 8C9. D uiucting interim dividend £15,474 aud in some
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      SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTIONS. Heavy Arrivals from Dutch East Indies.
      714 2 The usual auction of the Singapore Chamber of Cjmmevoe Rubber Association was told on Tborsdav aud Friday when there was off <red 2,809 358 lb. Tons 1,057.76 and sold 1,976.740 lb. Tens 892 47. Paicss Rbausbd. Oonts per lb. Ribbed smoked
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      Tanah Merah Estates. SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION OF ALL-IN COSTS. Company’s Position Satisfactory.
      798 2 The third uruiaal general meeting of shunholders ia this company was hold at the office of thogenoral ia makers (Mosers. A. R. Haikill and boss), No 2, Kiukiang Hoad, Shanghai, on Jane 12. Mr. A. W. Butkill presided, and
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      Nordanal (Johore) Rubber OLDER AREAS AND LABOUR SHORTAGE. Acreage Increased.
      1136 3 The seventh annual gi ncral mr eting of tl c shareholdi is cf tLe, Nt r 'arrl 1 J ihcn Rabbi r Estates, Ltd, wss lild on May 27 in the Counoil Ricm ef the Rubber Growers' Association, 38, Ea-tcherp
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      LUBOK RUBBER ESTATE. Acquisition of a Muda Syndicate Estate.
      511 3 The accord ordinary genoral meeting of the Lnbok Kabbr r Estate, Limited, waH 1 eld at W. nchesti r II use, O.d Broad Street, B.C on Mey 26, Mr. J iseph Ramsden (diairmao of the company) pirisiding. Tht Chairman, in mev
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      Sungei Buloh Rubber Co.
      243 3 The report of the Sungei Buloh Rubber Cc mpany for 1918 states that, after taking in the balance of £579 remaining at credit of dt Vilopment account, revenue account shows a balance of £16,262 Adding to this amount brought forward £20.647, interest earned darii g the
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      Anglo-Malay Rubber. EFFECT OF THE RESTRICTED OUTPUT. Forty-Five Per Cent. Dividend.
      1252 3 Tbo thirteenth oro mary i oni ral in rtirp c f tho Arglo-Malay Buntov Compacy, Limited, was b» Id cn M y ‘J8, ir tl o Council Ro, tu of ibt) Rubbir Orowt r.> «h fiiut.o>i (I Vi potatt
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      BATANG MALAKA RUBBER. Sound Financial Position Reported.
      478 3 Tie ninth ordinary goneral meeting of tht Bataag Mtlaka Robber Estates, L mited, was held on May 26, ai tho coatcil-rocm of tbe Uubbi i OroWi.ro’ Association. 88, Eastchesp E.C S r Ernest Bi cb, K C M.O presiding. The Secretary (Mr Jame?
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      Ulu Rantau Rubber Estates.
      228 3 Th 9 report of tho Um Kin tan Rubber Eatatcß Ccmpaay for 1918 states that tbe ptotit and lose account, after deducting estate and L oadon expenditure, bbowe a baianoe of £6,6G9, to which liah to be added tbo amjuot forward, £8,717, making £15,626. An iuiorim
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      Linggi Plantations. REORGANISATION OF CAPITAL AGREED TO. The Industry and the R.G.A.
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      Java Rubber Plantations.
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