The Straits Budget, 18 June 1920

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    29 1 The Straits Budget -> UhlNO THX WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES" VOL. LXXIV No. 3253 Singapore. Friday, JUNE 18. 1920. LSTABIISHID oVf< SAIF A Ct* RY Price 26 cent*
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    Table of Contents.
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    4696 1 The B.N.B. Herald says The consignment of part of the German trophies Presented by the War Office to North Borneo arrived here recently and consists 01 One trench howitzer or minenwerfer, six machine guns, two M. G. loading belts, f 0llr M. G. loading cases, six cartridge
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  • FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      BRITAIN AND JAPAN Discussion of Alliance Question. Baron Shoda’s Reasons For Renewal.
      457 3 Reuter Telegrams. London, June 7. Karon Shotla, of the Japanese House of interviewed by the Evening Stanurged the renewal and strengthening j t h,. Anglo-Japanese Alliance. He declared that Japan was a firm believer in tht British genius
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      Dominion Navies.
      87 3 Lontion, June 8. Karl Beatty, speaking at the Western Australian dinner, emphasised that in future naval cooperation the Dominions uiu.st form an integral part of naval 'left nee. He trusted that individual mem°f (he Empire would abandon parohuil views with regard to the problem °J ■yya-power as a
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      Bread Scarcity.
      85 3 London, June 8. The riots in Italian towns against the nertase in the price of bread are regarded as the first manifestation of the r<a, crisis threatening Europe. London, June 8. According to the Daily Mail, experts :J l f,u ’t a shortage of 1,000,000,000 loaves bread in
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      Ireland.
      22 3 Lontion, June 8. Court Housed Lismore, County •‘‘torford, the prop®y of the Duke of '•yonshire, has down. Petrol n "‘Kh used.
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      TRADE WITH RUSSIA Problems of the Krassin Mission. Security Required for Trading Purposes.
      320 3 London, June 8. A committee of the Supreme Council, consisting of the British, Belgian and Italian delegates, has again engaged in discuss ions with a view to the forthcoming meeting with Krassin, with whom they have not
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      War Wealth Tax.
      156 3 London, June 8. In the House *>f Common* Mr. Chamberlain explained the Government’s decision not to impose a levy on war wealth. He pointed out that as payment could be made in Government securities a levy could not materially re h;ce the floating debt. He emphasised the
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      Aviation.
      248 3 London, June 8. In the House of Commons, replying to Coindr. Kenworthy and Lord Curzon, Mr. Churchill said the German airship L 71 had not yet been presented, but it was expected to arrive in England shortly. The British airships untler construction at the end of the war, which
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      United States News.
      381 3 London, June 8. Washington The Supreme Court holds hat the prohibition amendment, also th<•nforcement law, are constitutional. London, June 8. Washington General Pershing has re quested permission to retire in order “to be free to engage in something more active.” London, June 8. Washington The members of
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      Empire Trade.
      133 3 London, June 8. Af tho meeting at the Mansion House in support of Australian “Jmo— moved a ton cordially endorsing the proj-sul to hold the exhibition in London in He said that for many years the trade id Britain with the Dominions had bun relatively shrinking as compared
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      Canadian Marine.
      65 3 London, June 8. The Times forecasts that the Canadian Government merchant marine limited will shortly institute cargo services from Atlantic ports via the Mediterranean to India, Ceylon ami the Slraits Setthmerits, between Atlantic ports and South Africa, and between Pacific ports and the Far Hast and Calcutta. They
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      Agriculture.
      41 3 London, June 8. The Agriculture Bill is not altogether favourably received as a solution of the problem of stimulating wheat growing in England. Agriculturists are of opinion that the Bill in its present form will not increase the corn acreage.
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  • SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      European Situation.
      142 3 Reiter Telegrams. I*ondon, June 8. Berlin The Government has tendered its resignation to the President, who requested it to carry on provisionally and also asked the Chancellor to ensure that results are definitely established as soon as possible to enable the Reichstag to be convened at the earliest
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      War Wealth Tax.
      192 3 London, June 8. In his explanation of the Government’s decision not to impose a levy on war wealth Mr. Chamberlain further said that no other country had attempted a financial effort comparable with Britain's or the well-to-do pimple so heavily taxed. Illustrating the financial recovery of Britain,
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      British Army Dress.
      187 3 London, June H. In the House of Commons, replying to questions on tin* re-uniforming of tho army as before the war, which has caused criticism, Mr. Churchill stated that tho full dress would be immediately re-issued to the Guards and the Household Cavalry, owing to their ceremonial
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      Chinese Seamen.
      69 3 London, June 9. Mr. Lo Chong, Consul-General in London, and others have initiated a school in Poplar to teach Chinese seamen English and Chinese, children of Chinatown district Chinese. About a hundred pupils have already been enrolled. The teachers will be Chinese graduates and undergraduates, assisted by an
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      French Consular Service.
      67 3 London, Juno. 9. Paris M. Outroy, deputy for CochinChina, in an :trt.i« !c in the press, refers to the grave ri-k of a serious shortage in the French consular service in the Far Hast and urg« s that a prc.it r umber of consular posts should he
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      United States News.
      306 4 London, June 8. Chicago At the opening of the Republican National Convention at the Coliseum Senator Lodge, temporary chairman, defended the Senate's opposition to the Peace Treaty as a patriotic duty. He declared that President Wilson and the autocracy he represented niu.--t be excluded from future control,
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      Churches and Politics.
      134 4 London, June 10. Speaking at a meeting of the Union of Welsh Independents at Pwllheli, Mr.Lloyd George, discussing the duty of Christian! Churches in connection with reforms, said that their special task was to create an atmosphere in which reform was possible, and in which the perpetuation
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      Crystal Palace.
      108 4 London, June 9. 1 After six years of utilisation for warj purposes, the Crystal Palace was reconsecrated for public use this morning, when Their Majesties tlu* King and Queen opened the Imperial War Museum housed inj the Palace. In the course of a speech j' His Majesty urged
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      India and the League.
      66 4 London, June 8. Simla During the autumn session of the Viceroy’s Council non-official proposals will be introduced creating u small committee of elected members to advise the Government of India on all questions in Connection with the League of Nations. It will also favour legislation controlling
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      Zeebrugge.
      38 4 London, June 8. Mr. Long announced in the House of Commons that the Thetis, Intrepid, Iphigenia and Vindictive, the blockships sunk at Ostend and Zeebrugge during the war, would be presented to Belgium a.s a free gift.
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      Women’s Congress.
      26 4 London, June 8. I Geneva The International Women’s Suffrage ongress bus opened under the presidency of Mrs. Carrie Catt. Thirty one nations are represented.
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  • MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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      AFFAIRS IN EUROPE Germany and Reduced Forces. Further Reports of Bolshevist Operations.
      292 4 Rei ter Telegrams. London, June 9. Parc* The German Government, on June 4, addressed a fresh note to the Allies, declaring that it was impossible to reduce the army effectives to 100,000 a.s provided in the Treaty and
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      Bolshevism.
      219 4 London, June 9. A Moscow wireless message declares that a revolutionary government has been formed at Kesht in Persia. The British have left Kesht for Bagdad. The message alleges that part of the Indian troops at Kesht joined the revolutionaries. London, June 10. In House of Commons Mr. Bonar
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      Official Report.
      203 4 London, June 10. An offi-ial summary issued on June 9 stales The Polish counter-offensive in Orth is progressing favourably and has reached 1 be line Drissa-Germanovitzi, west I of Plissa and the town of Beresina. The! advance is continuing very rapidly and j has already recovered over half
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      Italian Situation.
      398 4 London, June 9. Rome The newspapers report that the Albanian insurgents have occupied the villages of Bestrova and Selitza. The Italian garrison have withdrawn to Yalona. a des.royer at Valona covering the retreat of the Italians, which apparently was attended with some losses. London, June 9. Important developments
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      Krassin.
      158 4 London. June 9. The Daily Telegraph states that the Treasury has decided that it is impossible to have definite dealings with Bolshevik gold unless the Soviets are recognised. London, June 9. The Daily Express states that the preliminary difficulties of an immediate resumption of trade with Russia have been
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      Anglo-Japanese Alliance.
      45 4 Loin I »n, June 10. In the House of Commons, replying to Captain Wedgwood llenn. Mr.' Lloyd George stated that the government had received a communication with regard to I the renewal of the Anglo-Japanese alliance but could not published it at present.
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      United States News.
      437 4 Chicago Mr. Gomneri™' 1 1 ,un,! s I Federation of Labour ha/? 1 1 the programme committ,,!t I can Convention serio' ,f ,i h kw »ib“| reference to the hi eh ,l ni “nds w ;*l1 profiteering, and om of '^<^1 immigration and injum-tio" trict W I
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      Australasia.
      142 4 London. June If. 1 he rimes correspondent at Wellington states that General Sir William Hiruwooo m a speech said that as a result of (Jallipoli New Zealand and Australia shoulder to shoulder for the lirst tina? as they must in future. In order to look with confidence to the
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      Dominion Business.
      105 4 London, June 10. In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Harry Brittain and Sir Newton Moore with regard to the proposal to transfer Dominion business from the Colonial Office to the Privy Council, Mr. Lloyd George referred to his answer on June 3 to Lord Winterton and
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      Japanese Business.
      66 4 London, June 9. Tokio The business outlook is worse Hankers clearings have markedly decreas* < and dishonoured bills are rapidly int r( ing. The excess of imports over expo in May was a hundred milhon y cn aggregate since January is 440 m .j Unemployment is increasing prices
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      Ireland.
      139 5 London, June 9. military patrol encountered 100 A t ginn Feiners at Cahir, Tipperary, rn V; ring several with cycles, arms and M unition. A huge crowd subsequently CK the soldiers and rescued the prisoners. London, June 9. The railway company in Ireland is ting in its refusal to
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      Coal Trade.
      124 5 London, June 9. a. a Scottish coalowners’ meeting it resolved to strongly protest against he men’s proposal for a five day week, if was pointed out that it would mean i loss of one millon and half tons annuall>- London, June 10. In consequence of the government’s coal
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      Price of Silver.
      113 5 London. June 9. fall of Oil. per ounce in the price of v.hor yosterdav was largely due to lessened demand from China and offerings from tK eontinent following the demonetising of silver, also the fall in the price in the United States to below a dollar an
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      Death of a General.
      88 5 London, June 9. Capetown Major-General ll.S. Raven>haw, C.M.G., Commanding the Troops in South Africa, has died of heart failure while elephant hunting at Addo Bush, near Port Elizabeth. His body was found face downwards with his rifle in his hand. The late Major-General Ravenshaw was D.A.A.
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      Mr. Watt Resigns.
      52 5 London, June 9. The Australian Minister, the Hon. Mr. W. A. Watt, who is at present in Europe in connection with the International Financial Conference at Brussels, has resigned from the Commonwealth Treasurership awing to variance with the Hon. Mr. W. M. Hughes and other members of
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      Annamite Temple.
      38 5 London, June 10. Paris An Annamite temple erected to the memory of Indo-Chinese fallen in the war was officially opened yesterday at N'ogcnt-sur-Mame in the presence of notable people, including General Joffre an, l M. Millerand.
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      Port Sunlight Strike.
      25 5 London, June 9. Eight thousand employees at Port Sun>ght have struck in consequence of a ‘ispute regarding the recognition of rival unions.
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      Charter Rates Fall.
      21 5 June 9. fhe Times recordsjfjwharp fall in time barter rates. BrjBjft tonnage rates from 20s. to LW yiL
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  • TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      EUROPEAN AFFAIRS German Elections And Parties. Labourite Impressions From Russia.
      406 5 Reuter Telegrams. London, Juno 10. Berlin Herr Mueller has not yet been requested to form a new government. The newspapers are of opinion that his prospectsof formingacabinet on a firm basis are poor. The latest idea is to create a
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      Morphia.
      36 5 London, June 11. The House of Commons passed the second reading of the Dangerous Drugs Rill Mr. Baird stated that one of the reasons Government was anxious to ave friends to deal with this tr.u
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      Transport.
      93 5 London, June 11. The Daily FNP™*'by net has adopted a tian.i w jji be which transport ,h the actual directed by the slat ()VVn ership. undertakings remain n 'r pe rmaThe transport ministry bctomt. f nent, with considcrahl- V YonaUsation of of transport services. the railways has been rejictui.
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      United States News.
      617 5 London, June 10. Chicago The betting inclines to favour Senator Hiram Johnson’s candidacy, although the Republican Convention has, not given any sign as to upon whom its choice will fall. Meanwhile the committees are engaged in framing the Republican platform, the League of Nations remaining the centre
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      Cotton Congress.
      166 5 London, June 10. It is reported from Zurich that the International Cotton Congress has opened. To-day’s programme deals with cotton growing in the British Empire, the Belgian Congo and the French and Spanish colonies. It is pointed out that in spit* of the war cotton growing has steadily
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      Entomology.
      160 5 linden, June 11. At the final meeting of the Imperial Entomological Conference, Mr. Harcourt, presiding, proposed a resolution in favour of holding a similar conference in London every five years and the establishment of an imperial bureau of entomology on a permanent basis, recommending the contributory governments to guarantee
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      News from France.
      186 5 Paris, June 11. The Daily Mail states that almost inexhaust have now been covered savs Louis dentil, the w>ll known professor of physical chemistry at the Sorbonne, in the Moroccan H'ntiHand. One hundred miles inland from Casablanca there is a mountain plateau over 40 miles long ami
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      Japan and America.
      75 5 London, June 11. A telegram from Now York states that the banker Mr. Vanderlip, who has returned from Japan, declares that the utter impotence of the Slate Department has created a critical international situation. The American Government does not concern itself with the anti-Japanese legislation of individual
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      Ireland.
      60 5 London, June 11. It is officially stated th.it since January 1 claims for compensation for the malicious destruction of property in Ireland have totalled £2,718,000. London, June 11. Sinn Feiners attacked the p lice barracks at Cnrrigadroside, Fork, and partially destroyed the building with explosives. The occupants refused to
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      Empire Defence.
      130 6 London, June 10. Tile Parliamentary Army Committee i? memorialising tlu* Prime Minister and Mr. Boiiar Law suggesting important c Iianges in the Empire s uefenee organisation, i he scheme involves repre tidalem of tie three service’s on toe bod> charged with the responsibilit.V ofTo < ran.: *o.. W»
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      Palestine.
      146 6 London. June 13. Mr. Herbert Samuel has been appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire on his appointment as High Commissioner of Palestine. Mr. Samuel, in a statement of policy, sajs complete religious liberty will be maintained in Palestine. Sacred places will remain under tin*
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      England and Japan.
      113 6 London, June 10. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Lestrange and Mr. Malone, Mr. Lloyd George denied that the Anglo-Japanese agreements of 1900 and 1911 infringed the integrity of Chinese territory without the consent of the Chinese Government. He pointed out that China had not
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      British Trade Boom.
      115 6 London, June 10. Sir Robert Horne, writing to the Manchester Guardian, states that opr foreign trade has advanced by leaps and bounds, increasing the country’s solvency. The most successful traders in the future will be those who are most resourceful in reliably meeting the net Is of
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      Coal in India.
      71 6 London, June 10. Simla The committee appointed to enquire into coal questions in India advocates the appointment of a controlling authority to prevent wastage of coal, which at present can be wasted by coal-owners without restriction. The nationalisation of mines is considered beyond practical politics. The report
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      Printers Dispute.
      67 6 London, June 11. Following on a ballot the Typography cal Association refused tlu? employers’ oner of a Ids. increase in wages and tendered their notices to strike in a fortmght s time. I he Association lias a working membership of 26,900. All machine minders and compositors in Ftigland
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      Housing.
      99 6 London, June 10. I'.-. Addison, in a statement to the I’arli ii, ry Housing Committee, said that iit. j r at 10,000 houses were being erect- i I r the subsidy scheme. All issues of 1. .i*.g bonds had been over subscribed. London, June 12. 1 r. \ddison, interviewed,
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      Crime in Egypt.
      106 6 London June 12. a.i 12th An unsuccessful attempt was i ade to assassinate the Premier with bomb this morning. The Premier, interviewed by Reuter, said i was motoring to office when a rowi i bomb was hurled at his ear, wnuti 1 Mg the chaulFeur and two
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      Turbulent Tribesmen.
      43 6 London, June 11. Bond ay A telegram from Bagdad says that tribesmen attacked Telafar, near Mosul, seizing the government buildings and killing all government officials, includin': two British officers and a number of nat ves. A punitive column has been despatched.
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      Tariff Reform.
      49 6 London, June 10. The Birmingham conference of the Nath nal l nionist Association passed a resolution supporting the whole policy of tar;il n form and asking the leaders to prepare a tariiF. An amendment to omit the latter on the ground of impracticability at present was rejected.
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      Various.
      312 6 London, June 11. Ottawa A Government bill introduced at the instance of the labour unions, aboii. iiair the deportations of British born ibjects guilty of sedition, was rejected the Senate by 30 votes to 17. London, June 11. Montreal After a bitter debate the Federation of Labour passed a
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  • WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      UNITED STATES. Presidency Nomination Made. Dark Horse Secures Majority Vote.
      336 6 Rei TEH Telegrams. London, June 12. Chicago The nomination speeches were traditionally forcible and picturesque. Governor Allen, nominating General Wood, declared that ho would be an outstandir candidate and the best known American congressman. Mr. Rodenberg likened Mr. L .wden
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      Voting.
      393 6 London. June 12. Chicago The first ballot for the nomination of the Presidency resulted Wood 287%, Lowden 211%, Johnson Sproul >-», Hoover 5*4. Later. Chicago In the second ballot the four leaders w-.-r Wood 289%, Lowden 259%, Johnson 1 Id, Sproul 78%. Later. Chicago The third ballot resulted Wood
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      Other U.S. News.
      137 6 London, June ll. Washington The Treasury is considering the issue of 5*% —6 pi*r cent indebtedness bonds to the amount $400,000,000. London, June 11. New York The Federal Court has <iismissed the charge of profiteering against the American Woollen Company brought by the Attorney-General, the court sustaining
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      European Situation.
      453 6 London, June 13. Tokio, June 10 A newspaper learn? that Moscow has sent a wireless to Yladivoslock that a counter-revolutior has occurred in Russia and that Trotzky was murdered anil Lenin fled. General BrusilofT formed a new government. London, June 14. The report of a revolution at Moscow
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      Lessons of the War.
      178 7 London, June 12. Speaking at the annual dinner of the Roval Colonial Institute, Lord Selbourne urged that the lesson of the war was the necessity of settling plans of mutual Imneriai defence beforehand. The ideal of the League of Nations could only be maintained if behind
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      Coal Bill.
      71 7 London, June 12. The Daily Telegraph says that the Government Coal Bill is completed and will be"introduced into the House of Commons week It provides for the establishment of a mines department of the Board of Trade, headed by the Secretary of Mines, who will be supported by
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      Railway Strike.
      67 7 London, June 12. Rome: The railwaymen of Cremona and Milan have struck against the despatch of munitions to Poland. Violent demonstrations took place at Trieste as a protest against the despatch of troops to Albania. Civilians and Arditi participated. Revolvers were tired, bombs were thrown and an officer
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      Bread Shortage.
      75 7 London, June 12. The Daily Telegraph’s agricultural correspondent says the forecasts of a European bread shortage in 1921 are not justified by the facts. He points out that recent reports from America and Canada are more encouraging than a month ago. He believes American exports will equal those
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      Joan of Arc.
      94 7 London, June 14. Rouen The Joan of Arc celebrations were most impressive. They were attended by deputations from all over the world. General Pereira represented Ring George. A detachment of the Durham Light Infantry, with band, was ovatM. Bignon, chairman of the Council General, in a speech
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      Gasworkers Strike.
      25 7 London, June 12. Melbourne The [fasworkers have struck. Supplies are very low. The electricians threaten to strike to-morrow, stopping light and power supplies.
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      Parliament.
      19 7 London, June 14. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar announced that an autumn session w as inevitable.
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  • THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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      BOLSHEVISM. Position in the European Area. Great Efforts Made to Influence India.
      364 7 Reuter Telegrams. London, June 13. Constantinople General Wrangel has achieved his first objective, capturing Melitopol, with 5,000 prisoners, twentyseven guns and five armoured trains. The Wrangel casualties were 500. London, June 13. The Observer understands that the Poles
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      Propaganda in India.
      218 7 London, June 11. The India Office declares that the Bolshevists are doing their utmost to stir up trouble in India. Their agents arc active throughout the East and the general feeing of unsettlement affords a congenial atmosphere for propaganda. It is wellknown that there exists in Moscow
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      Strike of Printers.
      38 7 London, June 15. No evening papers appeared in Manchester and Liverpool yesterday evening, owing to the strike of compositors refusing to work overtime in order to enforce the demand for a pound a week increase.
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      European Situation. More Trouble in the Italian Area.
      626 7 London, June 13. Berlin Herr Mueller has informed the President that he is unable to form a abinct. The President has summoned Herr lleinze, leader of the People’s Party. London, June 14. Berlin Trimborn, leader of the Centre Party, has accepted the
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      Captain Fryatt’s Ship
      70 7 London, June 14. The indignation caused by tho Government’s decision to sell Capt. Fryatt’s steamer Brussels was reflected in the House of Commons to-day. Replying to a question by Sir John Butcher in this connection, Captain Stanley Wilson said the steamer was so badly damaged that nothing
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      American Presidency. Some Facts About the Chosen Candidate.
      282 7 London, July 12. Chicago The fifth ballot resulted Lowden 303 votes, General Leonard Wood •2«JU, Johnson 133 Warren Harding 7K. The sixth: Wood, and Lowden tied with 311 Mi, Johnson ll6, Harding 89. London, June 13. Chicago Mr. Harding began to emerge
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      Mail Service.
      140 7 London, June 14. In the House of Commons Mr. Stewart referred to the slow and irregular postal service to China, which was inconveniencing British residents in China. Mr. Illingworth replied that improvements in the mail service via Suez had enabled him to provide a better service to Chinb.
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      Prince of Wales.
      122 7 London, June 13. Melbourne The Prince of Wales has concluded his visit and sails on Sunday for Sydney. London, June 13. Melbourne The Prince of Wales embarked on the Renown for Sydney, having a most enthusiastic send off. He motored through three miles of streets lined by
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      Ecclesiastical.
      45 7 London, June 14. OfTicial The Rev. II. H. Williams, St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, is appointed Bishop of Carlisle, Bishop Hensley Henson is transferred to Durham, Bishop Smith Warrington is transferred to Hereford. The Rev. T. B. Strong goes to Ripon, succeeding Bishop Drury, resigned.
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      Storms in England.
      40 7 London, June 15. Violent thunderstorms, travelling at fifty miles an hour, have swept England from Folkestone to Liverpool. Numerous floodings occurred and considerable damage was done by fire through lightning in London and elsewhere. Several fatalities occurred.
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      British Army.
      79 8 London, June 15. The military correspondent of the Sunday Times says sweeping proposals for reducing the strength ofth *army an* being considered officially, and it is hoped that the changes will be introduced in the present financial year. It is expected that at least three cavalry regiments and
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      Wireless Operators.
      64 8 London, June 15. A meeting of the Merchant Wireless Operators Association decided to strike to morrow failing a settlement by noon. Ninety-live per cent, of the membership is affected. It is declared that the wireless operators have been urging for increased wages from the Marconi Company for the
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      Coal Output.
      59 8 London, June 14. In the II oust* of Commons, replying to Sir. Frederick Hall, Mr. Bridgeman stated that in view of the rate of output and inland requirements tin* ontroller of Coalmines, in agreement with the representatives of the exporting districts, had fixed the total coal available for
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      Various.
      92 8 London, June 12. The Gazette records the conferring of the C.M.G. on Major-General F. H. Kelly in recognition of his services in the preparation of the Tsingtau expedition. London, June 13. Peking, semi-official A collision occurred between a Chinese gunboat and the Japanese garrison at Nikolaievsk. There are no
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    CAR OVER EMBANKMENT. Narrow Escape at Tanjong Bungah.
    325 8 The monthly handicap races of Penang Swimming Club, arranged for Sunday were postponed as the outcome of an incident of a remarkable and exciting character for those chiefly concerned. They had a very narrow escape from injuury, and the motorcar which caused
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    Bar Committee, Singapore.
    56 8 It is notified that the following gentlemen have been duly elected to be the Bar Committee fo r Singapore Hon. Mr. M. .1. I'pcott. Messrs. (J. S. Carver, V. D. Knowles, H. C. Cooke-Yarborough, II. D Mundell and J. Ci. Campbell. Mr. J G Campbell is appointed
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
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      A Drawn Soccer Match.
      807 8 The meeting of the S.C.C. and the S.C.F.A. on the former’s ground on June 10 formed a good opening of the revival of soccer which we are promised. Both clubs were well represented, and a fast and lively game ended in a draw of a goal
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      Cricket.
      230 8 It was a bowler’s wicket on the S.C.C. /round on Saturday, and runs came slowly a the practice match between A anti B i vcns. There was a very close finish, •he B’s, after making 81),* managing to et the A’s out for four runs less. Vasey >owled very
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      The America Cup.
      272 8 Reuter wires from Newport on the Bth that in a second trial between the America Chp defenders Vanitie beat Resolute by 54 seconds. In the previous trial Resolute won by 6 minutes 8 seconds. A Newport message cabled by Reuter regarding the America Cup defenders states that
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      Singapore Yacht Club.
      286 8 Mr. McCreadie, who has taken on the duties of starting the Yacht Club races, is to be complimented on the excellent start he gave the vessels on Sunday morning in the race sailed for points for the Vice Commodore’s Cup. With a varying breeze the yachts made
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      Golf.
      195 8 The inter-club match between e Lines and Kepprl pjayel on Sun.lay r «1i7 ed in a win for the latter by The scores were as follows th» V Lines players being mentioned fir 8t S y Monomer,e L L rme 14 v Ga S rdner nS 1 and An
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      Penang Turf Club.
      101 8 Our Penang correspondent wires that at the half-yearly meeting of the Penan* Turf Club Mr. D. A. M. Brown, presiding, said the profits for the half year, after writing off various items, was $28,830. For the July meeting six cups had been presented, the donors being Sir
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      Hockey.
      53 8 The S.C.C. and S.R.C. met at hockey on the former’s ground on Wednesday and the result was a win for the visitors bv 6—2. There certainly did seem this difference between the teams in what proved good fast game, but the S.C.C. though pressing often seemed able to do
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      The Davis Cup.
      32 8 A Reuter cable dated London, June 12, says that at Arnhem, in the Davis Cup Doubles, Van Lennep and Diemerkool beat Winslow and Raymond 6—2, 7 —5, 6 4*
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      News by Wire.
      115 8 Reuter wires on the 14th Kent beat Worcestershire by an inning* and 70 runs. Sussex beat Leicestershire by an inning* and 33 runs. The Hunt Cup betting is 17—2 Gianmerin, 10—1 Monteith, Square Mcasu and Ugly Duckling, 100—8 Grandcourt, 100—9 Starshot, 18—1 Vizier and laragua, 22—1 Violoncello,
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    Coolie Registration.
    98 8 At the Port Dickson Court on Jane 15, reports the Malayan Leader, M F. McCausland, the magistrate, wasi m gaged the whole day in trying an irT JP, ant criminal case against Mr. V Champion, manager of Sungei t Estate, Port Dickson, who was charge with failing to
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    Siamese Prince’s Death. Heir Apparent Succumbs In Singapore.
    1289 9 fie deeply regret to record that 11.R.H. ♦he Prince of Bisnulok, brother of H.M. the i of Siam and Heir Apparent to throne, dit*<l in Singapore on SunJ v afternoon at 1.50. As mentuined on S aturday, His Royal Highness, ho wuk
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    Mr. W. Craig’s Departure.
    375 9 Mr. Willi am Craig, Assistant Postmas-ter-General, Straits Settlements, and Mrs. Craig, sailed on June 10 hv the Clenluce for Australia. Mr. Craig has been in indifferent health for some time past and his condition necessitated his going into hospital a few weeks ago when it was
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    B. N. Borneo Notes. Maud to Madge.
    1116 9 My dear Madge,—I can now give you an account of the gay time Sandakanites have been enjoying, during Sir West Ridgeway’s visit there. A regular orgie of social gatherings has been indulged in and it is doubtful if the place, even in the
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    STORY OF THE SPEEDONIA. Singapore Boy’s Account of The Explosion.
    658 9 In the Straits Times of April 26 appeared an account of the explosion of the British barque Speedonia on March 19 while on a voyage with a cargo of benzine from Singapore to South Africa, the disaster occurring about 250
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      RUSSIA AND TRADE.
      1296 10 to make so convincing.—Straits Times, June 11. Wr had a phrn -<• in our leading article the other day about 'lie Russian gold which Krnssin offers in England being “stolen poW," and the wor > <*em to have struck pome of our read as harsh if not
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      CONSCRIPTION.
      1147 10 •no, of an odiou, Times, Jum* lii. A good many questions have been put i to us since we decided to give those who < dislike the Straits Settlements Defence Force Ordinance what help we could in the i making of a definite protest against the measure. Chief among
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      TUBERCULOSIS.
      1253 10 which are a mere futile evasion.—Straits Times, June 14. The wrv.ee, Dr. Galloway ha, tothe public during his Ion, com, m i„ n Si Singapore have been many and we are K la.l to see that he is no, well-doing, ne has just published, and we understand, circulating widely
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      BOLSHEVISM.
      1209 11 —Straits Times, .June li>. A strange little message conies from the Dutch Indies via Japan. It is to the effect that Brusiloff has overthrown Bolshevism, that Trotsky has been killed, »nd that Lenin has escaped—as Lenin, would. We do not attach very serious importance to the rumour which may
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      AMERICAN PRESIDENCY.
      1244 11 Straits Times, June 1<». In England politics are a business to a few, but the general public take a suffl ciently keen interest in affairs to prevent j very gross abuse. In America, politics arej the business of a great many people, and the general public do not
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      MAKING MONEY.
      1151 11 Straits Times, June 17. If the casual whispers one hears mr« correct, half the noble hearted men who conduct their business in Malaya are losing money in their generous endeavours to lower the prices of commodities, to the long suffering public. Wo have a profiteering commission, and no
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    St. Joseph’s Old Boys.
    256 12 The half-yearly general meeting of the nientbv i of the St. Joseph’s Old Boys Associa ion was held on Sunday in the school. The Rev. Bro. Stephen was in the chair, a sisted by the vice-president, Mr. See Tim. Walt. The chairman opened the proceed;! gs
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    Boy Scouts Inspection.
    140 12 On tlr F.Y.C. drill ground on Saturday, Hi*- Exec lb nev the Gow rnor as patron and (Thief S mt for Malaya, will inspect the troop: of the Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scouts Association. Sir Laurence Gaillc: ar will arrive on the ground at ami lie
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    The Patani Railway Line.
    94 12 Mr. P. A. Anthony, C.M.G., General Manager, I'.M.S. Railways, arrived at Tumpat, Ke’.antan, on June 7 with the inspection train, having taken the coaches right through from Kuala Lumpur via Haad Yai rod Patani, which marks an advance in Railway transport. The line, it is underst'
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    Bishop’s House Fund.
    77 12 The fo!'owing is a statement of subsii riptbms i ived to-date. Further contribution? I! be gratefully received by Mom c Ev iti and Co., honorary treasurers, i ren dank Buildings, Singapore. I 're vim’ knowledge*!! $15,1(51).71, Mrs. F .i.it Collections from British 1 R i ’&lt;•: n
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    Ex-Service Men. Meeting Disapproves Of Conscription.
    1543 12 The f Hewing report, which we have summon.- &lt;1. of the annual general meeting of the N-ui'-i.;»l A .-ociation &lt; f Discharged Sailors ml Soldi* rs, held in the S.C.C. j building, has been placed at our disposal bv the vie ary His Excellency,
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    Singapore Appeal Court.
    132 12 Sir John Bucknill, K.C., Chief Justice presiding, with Justices Barrett Lennaru and A. B. Voules, was engaged on Saturday and the earlier part of Monday hearing the appeal against the judgment of Mr. David, District Judge, of 0. S. Mohamed Kassim, the defendant in the case of
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    The American Consulate.
    52 12 We Jearn that Mr. Edwin N. Gunsauh. Consul-General for the United Stated proceeding shortly on home leave, oy tn*. i transport Sheridan, which is due to arrive here within the next week or so. Mr. Gunsaulus’s absence the Consul; 4 will be in charge of I'X H.
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    67 13 (The Straits Tims* is not responsible for opiniom* of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letter* t be short and to the point Long an ,Minir epietlea ere liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down. Correspondents mast f l„.e their names, not necessarily for publication but
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    Notes from the Wilds.
    1261 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. During the month that has passed since I last gave you any news from this juiule wilderness little has transpired to interest your readers. My own little immunity has been y&gt;ry uneventful and monotonous indeed, and that which drops
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    Railway Defects.
    776 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—While I am quite in sympathy with the Daylight Saving, also the Conscription Bill and am willing to take my hat off to the efforts of the Straits Times any day, as the only channel of redress open to anyone who
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    Compulsory Service.
    192 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Having forwarded my protest under the Anti-Gonscription scheme 1 should like to say that I heartily endorse the feelings of Conscript Volunteer as set forth on June 8. I, like many others, who have just emerged from four years of
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    Wanted : Land.
    501 13 Wanted Land. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I am writing this letter in triplicate and trust that your goodself and contemporaries will permit me to tell the truth and shame the devil in the hope of rousing him into action with regard to housing. There is not
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    The Arrears.
    293 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Government offices in Singapore begin their work daily at ten o’clock. If seems quite incredible. But I speak -f that which 1 have seen—blocks of offies empty and desolate from end to end at 9.40 a.m. Why In the F.M.S.
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    Daylight Saving.
    525 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,- I have been in most countries in the world but never in one where daylight saving was so little required as in this. In spite of all representations and arguments, the clocks not being kept at mean time would cause
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    Nurseries of Militarism.
    320 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Throughout the F.M.S. it is a common sight to see on any of our padangs, companies of Chinese schoolboys dressed up in JIunnish looking uniforms, wooden rifles, etc., all busy doing the goose step under the instruction of political agitators
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    Britain and Russia.
    78 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I do not agree with your fiery correspondent A.W.H.P. that Two Sided should be deponed because he sympathises with the government of Russia. Although ho rather misinterprets expressions in your leading article, Two Sided has, I think, the right
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    Police Wanted.
    243 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— May I lx* allowed a small space in your widely read journal to make a few comments iinent the subject, raised by your correspondent who signed himself as Precaution, which appeared in yesterday’s issue He suggests that the authorities should
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    Slavery.
    332 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The article on the above subject, published in your paper of the 12th instant irom the Canton Times, is a true one to the very point and should be read by people who take interests in the protection f children; because,
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    JAVA SUGAR.
    50 14 Aneta Service. Weltevreden, June 12. Mauritius has sold the whole of the sugar crop for 1920 and 1921 to England at the price of 90s. f.o.b., so that British India must now’ obtain its sugar requirements from Java. This fact is stimulating the sugar market and increasing prices.
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    TROTSKY REPORTED KILLED.
    29 14 Aneta Service. Weltevreden, June 12. A private telegram from Japan states that Brusiloff has overthrown the Bolshevik Government and that Trotsky was killed while Lenin escaped.
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    FIRE AT BAGAN-API-API.
    39 14 Ancta Service Weltevreden, June 14. Bagan-api-api, which a short time ago was devastated by lire, was yesterday again the scene of a big fire, which destroyed fifty shops, houses and salt sheds. The population is dejected.
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    JAVA SUGAR FOR RUSSIA.
    99 14 Aneta Service Wcltevreden, June 14 It is learnt from a trustworthy source that a British Indian company in Sourabaya hafr sold many thousands of tons of sugar to a Bolshevik concern, of which wo representatives are at present in Java, at a price of IGS guilders
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    British Industrial Art.
    79 14 Major A. E. G. Anderson, H. M. Trade Commissioner, Singapore, informs us that he has received a telegram from the Department of Overseas Trade stating that an exhibition of British Industrial Art will be opened in London on September IG. The exhibits will comprise textiles, wallpapers, furniture,
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    Conscription. Petition to the Secretary Of State.
    410 14 Mr. C. W. Darbishire, in the letter we published in our issue of June 1, pointed out that nothing could be done in London to cheek the final stage of the Straits Settlements Defence Force Ordinance without some strong expression of opinion from
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    Colony’s £1,000,000 Gift.
    115 14 The following telegraphic message from the Secretary of State with reference to the Contribution of £1,000,000, to the Imperial Government, from the Colony of the Straits Settlements is published in the G wornment Gazette for general information :—Secretary of State desires you to convey to the Legislative
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    South African Orange Groves.
    86 14 A well known planter whose health suffered in the war, and who, owing to a relapse, has to make a new start in a driver climate than that of Malava is going to South Africa to look round and he offers to report upon the South
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    CIVIL SERVICE SALARIES. Recommendations for Subordinate Staff.
    679 14 CIVIL SERVICE SALARIES. Recommendations f or Subordinate Staff The following dncno+.a the Hon. Mr. F. S h “Pressed u Secretary of State 2 *i; r lf-O, together with p n 'w on dated June 6, 1920 telegrajj published in the Government") n information nmtnt tor My Lord,—l have tlm 9,
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    Justices of the Peace.
    136 14 Tho Governor has been pleased to ad the names of the following gentlemen to the Commissions of the Peace. —Sin^apore A. P. Cameron, D. Drummond, a* A. Elder, R. E. Foulger, W. D. Horne, 1. C. Macmillan, E. S. Manasseh, G. a. Mugliston, W. S. Nicholls,
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    CAPTAIN CARROLL’S VISIT. Disappointment Over Malayan Attitude.
    641 15 a representative of the Straits Timou Captain Carroll, A. F. C., soon after arrival in Singapore from Kuala ,..,■&gt;,11* on Friday, the aviator looking the F ljU re of health and possessed of all th« P, t ,ne would associate with a flying
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    Clergymen as Domestics.
    127 15 The Rev. H. G. Peile, vicar of All Saints’, South Acton, and formerly of Singapore, describes in his parish mapafcine the manner in which he and his three colleagues faced the servant problem. “It is no joke in a parish like this/’ he writes, for the clergy
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    The Acting Chief Secretary.
    73 15 The Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G., ■■olonial Secretary, left Singapore on YVednosday by the Sea Belle, and was jiue to arrive at Kuala Lumpur this morn-nj-r for the purpose of assuming the apl)"intrnent of acting Chief Secretary, vice Sir E. L. Brockman, K.C.M.G., n ave
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    REV. WILLIAM CROSS. Farewell to Congregation of Presbyterian Church.
    456 15 The Presbyterian Church was crowded on Sunday evening to hear the la.*t message of the Rev. William Cross, tin* much loved pastor of that church, which was adorned with flowers by a kindly hand, while the choir sang the beautiful hymns
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    Rent Board.
    197 15 Tuesday’s usual weekly meeting marked a change in the constitution of the Rent Board inasmuch as Mr. R. J. rarrer presided over its deliberations bringing municipal experience to bear on his additional duties. The most important case, perhaps, that came up for the Boards decision related to 14,
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    New Steamship Service.
    185 15 The Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd., announce the inauguration of a new steamship service from Canada to India, the Straits Settlements and Java. The service will be a direct monthly one from the Canadian port of Montreal to Port Said, Port Soudan, Aden, Bombay. Colombo, Singapore, Batavia
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    SINGAPORE SHARE MARKET.
    440 15 Messrs. Fraser and Co’s Weekly Circular. In their weekly share circular, dated June 15, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state The market opened a good deal brighter, but closes extremely dull and there is viry little inclination to deal. Tin closes i'20 down yesterday’s quotation from London reading
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    LABUAN COAL MINES. Probability of Re-opening in the Near Future.
    270 15 The Lahunn Exploration Company. Limited, an otl’-shoot of Messrs. S. Pearson and Son, Limited, the well-known contrac tors and petroleum magnates, was formed in London sh* rtly before the end of tho War to take over the mining lease of
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    FLIGHT AGAIN DELAYED. Forced Landing in Province Wellesley.
    161 15 A few people gathered at the Racecourse V»n Tuesday in expectation of seeing the landing of Lieut. Parer and McIntosh, the Australia-bound aviators, but were disappointed. At live o’clock the police officers on t he course received a message to the effort
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    PENANG LIBEL CASE.
    148 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) i Penang, June 11. In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Dins-* [more commenced the hearing of an action for damuges for alleged libel by Mr. F. H. McCormack against the Criterion Press and Mr. Cfiesnvy Duncan, acting editor of the Straits Echo, over
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    PENANG NEWS.
    124 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) l’cnang, June 15. A meeting of tho Taiping Tin Company, Mr. I). A. M. Brown presiding, passed resolutions to the effect that there should not be less than two or more than five directors, and the directors should be paid not less than $7,500.
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      344 15 Sale of Property. The following Singapore* properties were sold by auction by Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co. at their sale-room, Rattles Chambers, Raffles Place, on Monday afternoon :—Freehold land at Thompson Road, area 20,0 IX sq. ft., bought by Mr. Quack (Juan Yeow for $."&gt;,012 freehold land, area .*140,824
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    SHARE MARKET.
    720 16 Messrs. Darker, Fearon and Co. s Report. In their report, dated Kuala Lumpur, June 11, Messrs. Baker, 1 earon and Co. state Since our last report business has been brisk and on an extensive scale, prices of Kubbci and im have again fluctuated and. altl. .Jgh they have
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    Rambutan, Ltd.
    91 16 F j T)o l, s ’"borne, -n the absence M, i 1,as V .I P presided at tin* at u‘ lr n Vr &lt;, ,i: M f U m,hman •'FI., heln at Redruth o„ M y 7, when it was anil MHI l T V 1"\ to 18,
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    527 16 Messrs. Marphail and Co., Ltd. Weekly Repart. From 10th to loth. Share Market.— The volume of business is still restricted. Much that is being written is forced. Buyers are holding oil' for more favourable openings, a few seizing forward position when offered. Sellers in the main are
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    MAY TIN RETURNS.
    105 16 Malayan Tin Dredging.—Output 750 piculs, yardag® 194,200 cubic yards. No. 2 dredge stopped, repairing ladder. Titi Tin Company.—7o6 piculs, viz., Battery 525 piculs, hydraulicing 150 piculs and tribute 21 piculs. This is estimated to contain tin 560 piculs, wolfram 140 piculs, and is estimated to realise $47,000.
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    Land Grants.
    104 16 The Malay Mail is informed that the Selangor Committee under the War Service Lund' Grants Scheme has begun the consideration of applications for admittance to the benefits of that scheme and Jiat the grant of land has been sanctioned in a number of cases. Any ex-service man who
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    WAR RELIEF FUND. Kuala Lumpur Meeting Poorly Attended.
    244 16 Sir Ktlward Brockman presided at a public meeting of subscribers to the F.M.S. War Relief Fund, held in the Council Cham- *r on June 0. Others present were the Hon. Mr. A.H. Lemon, Messrs. C.W. Harrison and Law Yew Bee, together with
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    Police Constable Killed.
    141 16 A mysterious shooting atfair took place in the early hours of June 9, at the 4th mile, Ampang Road, Kuala Lumpur. Two armed police constables were returning to Kuala Lumpur after doing duty in the village. One of them, Jaa Yusu, a Malay, was walking about 20
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    100 16 ?at'A y ruor.a'.itv »r the borMene-* I foi the wrj-k M*.y it 9 “■ft 40 86. I hn total number rf deaths Bo‘2 &lt;t wl i.'.L l'il v,ki y mule Faujotfe* and 76 fujjtkle. Cut ‘.JCo claimed 28. phißibi* 81 m .ln?ia fiver 4*. tjpheid fc*er 1,
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    BIRTHS
    63 16 HANIN.—On June 10, 1020, at 13-A, Wilkie Road, Singapore, Mrs. A. E. Hanin, of a son. Agdillias on June 16, 1920, at 8.45 p.m. PASH.—At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on June 14, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Pash, a son. PORTER.- At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on
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    TRADE AND FINANCE.
    121 16 Singapore, June 15. exchange On London, Bank 4 m/s Demand 1/4 Private 3 m/s On New York Demand 2/4 13/16 Private 90 da vs 44 On France Bank 4 On India, Bank T. T. *&gt;60 On Hongkong, Bank ’d/d .7 54 u n 114 On Shanghai, Bank
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    398 16 Singapore, June 15. MINING. Is*. Val Buyers. Seller*. 10 10 Ampang 16.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1.50 noa. i’l £1 Kam.Kaniunting 3.0.0 3.2.® 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 7.60 8.50 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 2.7.6 non. 1 1 Hitam Tin 2.75 3.10 1 1 Jelantoh 1.70 1.80
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      87 16 NOTICE The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $38 a year. The post free price of the Straits Budget is $14 a year to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subsciptions for
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  • Obituary
    Untitled
    71 16 DEATHS CUTHBERTSON. On May 10, 1920 at 14 Chester Terrace, Eaton Square, Thomas Guth bertson, Burrister-nt-Law, elder son of Thomas Cuthbertson, 8, Devonshire 1 lace, W., formerly of Singapore. l’ASH. At the Maternity Hospital, Sineapore, on June 14, 1920, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Pash. bHEFMKLI).
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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      Contents
      73 1 General l’.A M. Constitution 1 I ah'a I Rubber Auctions 2 Hay Rubber Returns J Meeting and Reports Penkalen, Ltd. 1 Clovelly Rubber 1 Trafalgar. Limited 1 Kaptila Islands Estates 2 Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.) Rubber.. 2 Rubber Estates of Johore 2 Malacca Planters Toerangie (Sumatra) S Shanghai Kolantan Co
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      Penkalen, Ltd.
      197 1 At the annual meeting of Pengkalen, |.t,|..at Re.iruth, on May 7. it was announced that the profit of this mine was &lt;&gt;ut of which a dividend of 10 per cent, had been paid on the preference shares, and J’j per cent, on both classes of -hur* which absorbed
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      P.A.M Constitution.
      293 1 Ihe Malayan Leader says :—It is asmittmn°‘r°F.enquiry that tho special comthe P A°M ,,eleffa Uvs of District I*. A.’s of ri,l,.s ±u I -W, nt 1 to consider the draft wh ch -.I" 1 c d h Y Mr F (I Harvey, a«d a sj.tfi 11 n Sunday,
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      Clovelly Rubber. Suggestion to Meet labour Problem.
      1562 1 The eighth annual ordinary general meeting of the Clovelly Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on March 2K at the offices of the cainpany, Moorgatc Station Chambers, E.C., Mr. H. W. Hewitt, chairman of the company, presiding. The Chairman said Ladies and gentlemen, it
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      TRAFALGAR, LIMITED. Proposed Erection of a Smoke House.
      489 1 following report is officially sup1tenth ordinary general meeting of 11.if I&gt;iniwas held on Saturduy I Ju re were present .Messrs. C. E. Winter m the■ chair &gt;, A. I*, Cameron, H. Rickard. K. If. Anyon, R. A. Dix and G. II. Pitt,
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      Kapala Islands Estates. Steady Improvement of The Property.
      1297 2 The sevinth frr r H l 1 encral mintirg of the Kapa a Mihh &lt;&lt; t.'us, Lid, was held on May 28 a* 8l .1 g'lt*. Mr &lt;1. Graynggi pretided, supoot &gt; &gt; M .HHte. A W. Hurkih and E. 8. Kiduo-i-,
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      AYER KUNING (F.M.S.) RUBBER. Larger Yield and Lower Cost Of Production.
      1263 2 Tbn 4 r t tf- srnns) ;»en »a! ru* eJng cf :b*. Ajo» Kuaiu.' (F M S.y Robb-* 1 *y, Lu war Loiu 00 M \&gt; it u" lb., Koiu *r AssicnVioji u) 38 E E.&lt;'. Sr Vniik A.heJrtane
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      LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS Weaker Market and Drop In Prices.
      754 2 The 4f0 h auoti n of tbe Sixgapori Ohaiibor cf Cimioer.’c Rubber Aseooiatior were neld os Jane 9 osd IP, 1920. when IL’er* wvs catfloi u- d 1,726 672 »b‘\, 770.79 Icuf 1447X98 'bn., 646,1.3 tone. Sol 1,022 bb6 ib 466.42
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      Rubber Estates of Johore.
      439 2 Di-rrlorf, ;ep-»* t.t y*ar ended 31, 1913, *1 cr.xp of iq bit barreled vu o .Dti d to 677 '46 :bs ag ,io‘ a.i t- aito it 590. 10 bn,, *od a yie d in p-;.vi::s year '•I 538 &gt;12 ib;. Atdisgo nut sale piis, ir■*!u
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      Malacca Planters. Co-operation on the Labour Question.
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