The Straits Budget, 2 May 1924

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    31 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES No. 3455 [ESTABLISHED OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF A CENTURY] Singapore, Friday, May 2, 1924 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.
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    CONTENTS.
    325 1 leaders—--12 Aviation Saving Singapore s Infants J* Labour put to the Test 12-U Ireland Again J” Labour’s First Budget I«**J4 The Future of China *4 GeneralLocal and Personal 1-* Reuter Telegrams *>-b Agri-Horticulture William Heughan Death of Miss E. Pykett 9 Malacca Notes Tanglin Club s Penang News The
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    4518 1 Port Sw. a Chinese witness in the tenctd i* nhani murder casu, was sens°nnien t e V rigorous impriCabt r,.. v atu rday by Mr. Justice Mc- for giving false evidence. Mr. H. J. Eley is to officiate as District Officer, Jasin. Mr. and Mrs. F. A.
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  • FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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      Britain and Russia. Committees of Investigation Established.
      67 3 [KKt'TEH TFIKOKAM] London, April 24. \n* do-Soviet conference has .‘i'Viu'.l committees, firstly to investi- '.,L claims anil counter-claims ami K«‘ l 1 restoring Russian credit to Secondly to draft a treaty of B rl Ccc and navigation, thirdly to r*"m:nc anil report on
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      Shrines Controversy.
      94 3 London, April 24. n rit-’ll Important developments are a result of the resignation f M-ingal Singh. President of the CenI 1 Sikh League, hitherto the leader of Xkali agitation, from membership of L <sin incs Committee. Several others ,j o resigned. The cause is unLnmvn but tneiv have
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      Trotsky’s Bombast.
      88 3 Tyondon, April 24. |jj retivn to Moscow for t ion *f his duties as head of t l M t r,»u il. T. otsky hat adopt,,,l tn t iL*nt attitude than ever. U,. 1 to make the British press, VllU h tr.i.ied his Tiflfe speech, <•„, another tmu
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      Irish Boundaries.
      62 3 London, April 24. The numbei of photographers in the (*,'••>>ii .»ut>ide the Colonial Office this himi. t.M testified to the public interest iti the lesumption of the Irish Boundary Conference. Mr. Thomas presided and Ministers of the Fret State and North belaud were present. London, April 24. The
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      Wembley By Night.
      52 3 London, April 24. The Exhibition at Wembley presented a brilliant picture at nightfall, when the tin avenues and buildings were illuminh d by thousands of lamps. The I;t t im was lighted up by powerful ;v:i:i-!'..ights. 'There wore gay scenes r hall, where 2.000 people danced *lk
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      Non-cooperation in Nairobi.
      44 3 London, April 24. Xa,ii,i,i Following the refusal of th P a,v tax pursuance of I" i of non-cooperation, a* number !''"»unent Indians have been sent to r lc Utbn b r Joshi, an ex-Legislative "Ui.ci.lor. Ihe property of others has attached.
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      Queensland Loan.
      37 3 London, April 24. f or ‘''nsland loan has been applied wc r*. ,ola Conversion applications between iff,000,000 and £7,000,000 Th wirin'* a PP 1 it ations £60,000,000. Mr. edore is very gratified at the result.
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      Soldiers’ Bonus Bill.
      44 3 London, April 24. cij th/ Pbe Senate have passIdlers’ Bonus Bill. There is r U on as regards President !a>t a,t| tude as he declared in his fhvin r V»‘ 4Sre v to Con £ress that he did not uu bonus.
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      New Danish Ministry.
      35 3 r London, April 24. r '7 i 11 b( n ew Danish Minisdmi f lormed under the Premier i’ .M "tnilisi leader Stauning. It r Education*' 10 Jna Ba ng as Minister
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  • SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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      FREE STATE AND ULSTER. Delicate Situation Arisen Over Boundary. Crisis Threatened.
      142 3 [Reuter Telegram. J London, April 25. An Irish crisis is threatened by the breakdown of the Boundary Conference. The delegates are at present remaining in London, but a further meeting is not likely. It is understood that the Ulster
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      Japanese Immigration.
      116 3 London, April 26. Washington Mr. Coolidge is attempting to make an arrangement in respect of the exclusion of Japanese which will satisfy those in favour of restriction and simultaneously avoid affronting Japan. London, April 25. Washington An arrangement is un- *r consideration in respect of the exclusion of
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      Bellinzona Disaster.
      85 3 London, April 24. Berlin It is feared that ex-Minister Helfferich, leader of the Reactionary Nationalists, was killed in the collision of the two expresses at Bellinzona, in which 21 people, including a number of Germans, were incinerated. The rumour that Herr Schacht, President of the Reichsbank, w’as also
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      Belgium and Reparations.
      83 3 London, April 25. Brussels M. Theunis and M. Hymans have sent a letter to the Reparations Commission declaring that the Belgian Government are willing to adopt the experts’ conclusions entirely, with a view to bringing about a practicable and equitable settlement of the reparations question, and hoping
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      Dutch Aeroplane Missing.
      55 3 London, April 25. The Hague An aeroplane belonging to the Royal Dutcii air service which left England for Holland yesterday evening with Lwo Dutch passengers is missing. Three naval aeroplanes and a torpedo boat are searching, but the company announce that there is no hope of rescuing
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      The Revolt in Honduras.
      32 3 London, April 25. Washington The United States have invited the participation of Costa Rica, Salvador, Nicaragua and Guatemala in a conference at Amapala to restore peace in Honduras.
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      Banking Credits. Russian Protest Against British Memorandum.
      270 3 London, April 25. Moscow The All-Russian Council of Trade Unions has issued a protest against the British bankers’ memorandum of the loth inst. It declares that Russia cannot recognise the debts of the Tsarist and Kerensky governments, which degrade Russians to the level
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      Revolutionary Champions.
      59 3 London, April 20. Riga On the occasion of the anniversary of the so-called Eastern University of Moscow, Trotzky, Clarazetkin, Radek and others spoke enthusiastically of the eastern revolutionary movement, which the university solemnly swore to support by providing 44 thousands of steadfast loyal communist revolutionary champions.” Trotsky incidentally
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      Irish Protective Tariff.
      64 3 London, April 25. The Irish Free State Minister of Finance, introducing the budget in the Fail, announced the adoption of a protective tariff on imported bottles, boots, confectionery and motor bodies. The tea duty was decreased by 3d. a pound. The new taxes include 3 3/sd. a
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      Airman’s Rapid Flight.
      54 3 London, April 25. Paris In a spectacular flight the famous French ace Doisy, who, totally without preparation, set out with the object of flying to the furthest European capital possible without alighting, reached Bukharest, 1,250 miles, in eleven hours Bad atmospheric conditions prevailed, lie is now continuing
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      Shipping Dispute.
      50 3 London, April 25. There is ground for hope that a serious industrial dispute will be averted on account of the shipyard unions agreeing to the employers’ invitation to submit to arbitration the national claim for an advance of 10s. a week, as well as the Southampton local claims.
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      German Secret Societies.
      37 3 London, April 25. Beilin: The Allied Ambassadors have jointly requested Germany to put an end t the activities of secret societies contrary to the peace treaty and threatening the safety of the occupying forces.
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      Various.
      46 3 London, April 24. The I labile .Jonkhter Hurjjronje and I Von Vissinjfen of tin* Ministry for ForAffairs have ffone to Berlin to resume negotiations with the Soviet delegates. London, April 24. Buluwayo The Prime Minister, Mr. Lothian, addressing Indians, forecasted restriction of fresh Indian, immigration.
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  • MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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      REPARATIONS. Allied Replies to the Experts’ Report. Encouraging Outlook.
      454 3 (Reuter Telegram.] London, April 20. Paris The Allied Government’s replies to the Reparations Commission regarding th« e M>erts’ reports have been published. Ihe British reply promises to do the utmost to facilitate the adoption of the reports on all matters coming
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      Russia’s Pre-War Debts.
      123 3 London, April 2d. An earnest plea for a loan as the onlv way to solve the question of Russia'« pre-war debts and promote Anglo-Rus-s,an tra« e was made by M. Rakovskv in ta teme nt to the press. He declared that the larger part would be spent
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      Missing Dutch Aeroplane.
      92 3 London, April 2d. An exhaustive search for the missing Londun-Amsterdam aeroplane has been without result. The pilot and passengers >utc b- One was van Hein, a Hutch Indies planter. British and Hutch aeroplanes scoured the route all day. A i '-itch machine saw apparent wreckage on the
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      DISASTER AT EUSTON. Excursion Train Wrecked In Tunnel. Four Killed and Fifty Injured.
      378 4 I/ondon, April 26. An electric train crashed into the rear of a special standing in a tunnel a mile outside Euston. The latter was crowded with excursionists from Coventry for the cup final at Wembley. Several were
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      Progress of World Fliers.
      104 4 I>ondon, April 26. Cordova, Alaska: Martin, U>ad« r of the world fliers, has arrived at Chigmk. He is still one lap behind his colleagues, who have been awaiting him at Dutch Harbour since April 20. l»ndon, April 2*5. Paris Doisy covered 040 miles from Bukharest to
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      Naval War Memorials.
      105 4 London, April 2(5. The Prince of Wales unveiled at Chatham one of the throe memorials erected at British ports in memory of the 25,663 men and women who perished in the naval service in the great war. The memorial ut Chatham contains 8,543 names. The Prince of
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      The Newfoundland Scandal.
      60 4 London, April 25. St. .John's, Newfoundland The Assembly voted non-confidence in the Warren ministry by 16 to 15. The majority included Sir Herbert Squires, the former Governor, who is being prosecuted on charges of lareency. London, April 26. St. John’s The Prime Minister announces dissolution of the
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      German Elections. Serious Disturbances in The Capital.
      142 4 London, April 2K. Paris It is rejw»rted from Duesseldorf the (ierman Chancellor in an electoral speech advocated a policy of execution of treaties, thus helping tow-ards a Franco-German rapproachement. A Right extremist advent to power would be a disaster for Cermany and mean
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      America and Japan.
      119 4 London. April 2d. The Dail> Telegraph’.- New York correspondent says religious leaders almost unarimou-ly criticise Congress f>r affronting Japan in a peculiarly ortYn-iv "way. They urge men.hers t n blunder spi edily. Th* Fed< ral um Chun he#, representing 20.0o0.i»00 church members, r. quested Congress to add
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      Shipping Disaster.
      116 4 April 27. Adelaide The eargo steamer City of Singapore, from New York to South Alrica with a cargo of oil and motor iars, took fire in Port Adelaide last night. I ire brigades with river floats were fighting the flames when a terrific explosion occurred at midnight, killing
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      Blindfold Chess.
      43 4 London, April 28. Nt w York Alekhine broke the world’s record at blindfold chess yesterday. He played 26 opponents and the score was 16 wins, five draws and live losses. Except for a short interval he played continuously for twelve hours.
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      Various.
      146 4 Ixindon, April 26. Moscow A hundred cases of bubonic plague are reported in Bokhara. London, April 26. New ork The death has occurred of I>r. Stanley Hall. ex-President of (’lark U niversity. London, April 27. New York The Federal Reserve Board reports that the production of basic commodities decreased
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    71 3 Obituary. London, April 25. i New York The death has occurred of Mr. Charles F. Murphy, successor of Mr. Croker, leader of Trmmany Hall. DEATHS MOSLKY. At Lewisham, on April 25, 1924, Annie Mosley, widow of the lute (J. K. Mosley. TEOH. On April 29, 1924, at his n*si<|(*!><••• No.
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  • TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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      PROSPECTS OF PEACE. Mr. MacDonald and The God-send. The Reparations Report.
      389 4 I Kfc.* ILK I'KLKUKAM.j London, April 28. Let there be no doubt about it,” said Mr. Macdonald, acknowledging the presentation of an illuminated address at Port Talbot, "the experts* report is an opportunity for a peace settlement which, it
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      International Fliers.
      107 4 London, April 2m. Baghdad The Portuguese aero plan? bound for Macao has arrived. London, April 28. Karachi M. Doisy descended at Bush ire to deliver an official letter to the Flench air mission. He re-ascended and reached Bunder Abbas. London, April 28. Baghdad M. Doisy, accompanied by bergeant
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      City of Singapore Fire.
      70 4 London, April 28. It is reported from Adelaide that the control TV? C ty °f in h ra P° re is under control The vessel is hard aground From the engine-room aft the depth of \vater is equal inside and out. The plating is damaged and
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      Honduras.
      21 4 London, April 28. Washington After a battle lasting all night the revolutionaries entered Tegucigalpa. Hard fighting continues in the streets.
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      Immigration Bill. President Coolidge and The Japanese.
      119 4 London, April jj# The Daily Telegraph’s New York respondent says that President CooluT’ bus intimated in the plainest wav th-* he may veto the Immigration Bill the clause excluding the .Japanese allowed to remain, believing that th* problem may be solved and the
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      American Cotton Trade.
      115 4 London, April 2s. A gloomy account of the cotton trad, in the l nited States was given by \i r Bartlett, president of the New‘York Cotton Exchange, on arrival at I ve r pool from New York this morning. H# said that last year, whilst the cottua
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      Irish Boundaries.
      102 4 London, April 2\ Following the breakdown of the Irish boundary conference, Mr. Thomas had a long inteiview at the Colonial Office to-day with Sir Janus Craig and Mr. James Mac Neill, High Commissioner f the Free State. Mr. Thomas is working almost continuously, trying to rind a solution
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      New Zealand and the Base.
      66 4 London, April 2v Wellington: Speaking at a state luncheon in connection with the visit «f the Fin.pile squadron, Mr. Massey stated'hat the Inst had not been heard of the Singapore scheme. The Dominions must stand to their responsibilities. He hoped that if the scheme was
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      Labour’s First Budget.
      68 4 London, April 2>. Mr. MacDonald is cancelling some of h:s Welsh engagements in order t<> preside at the budget Cabinet meeting tomorrow morning, differences having apparently arisen on the subject of the McKenna dutiesi. Theru are strong Liberal and Labour demands for their entire abolition, but it
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      Miners Entombed.
      59 4 London, April s Wheeling, Virginia: It is feared that there is a little hope of rescuing over a Hundred miners entombed in a burning mine following an explosion which rocked the surrounding districts. Smoke pouring out from the entries is preventing rescue work. So far two men have
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      New Zealand Strike.
      68 4 London, April :>• Wellington It is officially reported that a number of guards have resumed duty and are now running a restricted railway service. London, April 21*. Wellington The Government have stated that the railwaymen’s pr» p- 1 are unacceptable. Government will r .agree to discuss the
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  • WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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      BRITAIN’S BUDGET Mr. Snowden Explains The Balance-sheet. War Duties to Go. Labour’s Financial Proposals Well Received.
      1521 5 ;Kti rtK Telegkam.] London. April 29. ,v bu.liK.-t introduced last night prov r.ir the Ua duty beimt reduced one M1 the sugar duty reduced by 3Vad. h# f “td The duty on dried fruit
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      Reparations.
      295 5 London, April 29. New York General Dawes, Mr. Owen Young and Mr. Henry Robinson, the American reparations experts, have arrived aboard the Leviathan and jointly made a statement urging American participation in the execution of the experts plan, particularly with regard to the flotation of a loan for Germany,
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      America and Japan.
      82 5 London, April 2!). Washington Several members of the conference between the two houses on the immigration bill said they hoped they had reached a compromise on the Japanese question which would .satisfy the sentiment of the country and placate Japan. London, April 21). Washington: It is authoritatively
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      A Fraudulent Governor.
      83 5 London, April 29. Indianapolis: Warren McCray, Governor of the- state of Indiana, who was convicted in the Federal Court on a charge of using the mails to further a fraudulent scheme, has been sent to gaol, pending sentence. The penalty for the offence is a fine not
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      Communism in Russia.
      73 5 London, April 29. Riga It is reported from Moscow hat the communist party has adopted a programme enjoining all communist inlit ut ions t«> destroy private and wholeale dealers by withholding credit, arrane _ng boycotts and granting privileges t( fate enterprises. It proposes at presen; o tolerate*
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      FUTURE OF CHINA. Democratic and Economic Developments. Position Among the Nations.
      224 5 London, April 2:». A dinner given in London by Mr. Chao 11 sin Chu to the Chinese ex-Pre-mier, Mr. Liang Shih Yi, was attended oy a gathering which Mr. Chao described as probably the most distinguished assemblage of those
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      Record Flight to India.
      205 5 London, April 2i». Fans I: transpire., from a statement issued by the Aeionuut cal Department that M. PoisyV llicht was the result of lengthy advance preparations. It was oiicinaiK hopeii t<. organise a world tour, bui this was abandon, d n the ground of expense. 1
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      Personalia.
      68 5 London, April 2l». W’» Ilington Admiral Jellicoe, in speech at a Government luncheon, regretfully announced that ho was leaving N(*w Zealand towards the end of the year. London, April 2!i. A si»v i I If, North Carolina: Miss Cor nelia Vanderbilt, only child of tin- late (•eorye Vanderbilt, has
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      Revolutionary Activity.
      57 5 London, April 2‘J. It is reported from Riga that news of a widespread insurrection in Turkestan is officially confirmed by the announcement in Moscow ot serious counterrevolutionary activity in Bokhara and an armed clash on the Afghan frontier between Red troops and insurgents from ex-Afghanistan, who are said
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      The Entombed Miners.
      38 5 London, April 2i>. Wheeling: Forty-five bodies have been recovered. The rescuers are working incessantly to penetrate the portion of the mine where fifi are still entombed. It is feared that none will he found alive.
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      May Day at the Hague.
      44 5 London, April 2!* Ihe Hague An all round rodur'em in the salaries of civil servants will be effected on May 1. The queen has also placed at tin* disposal of the Minister of Finance a portion of her appanage.
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  • THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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      ARMAMENTS. Impracticability of Further Limitation. Labour Government’s Attitude.
      257 6 [Reuter Telegram.J London, April 30. Washington A naval building programme complete with aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarine tenders, light cruisers, modern submarines and other units is urged by Commander-in-Chief Coontz in a statement given prominence by the newspapers. He alleges that the American
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      The Immigration Bill.
      87 6 London, April .‘lO. Washington It is understood that President Coolidge sujested to the joint conference of representatives of both Houses of Congress which is discussing the Immigration Hill that the operation of the provision with regard to Japanese exclusion should he postponed until July 1. The conferees
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      Turkestan Revolt.
      74 6 London, April JO. Riga It is reported that the revolt has spread throughout Turkestan, also in Bokhara, Semiretshinsk and Choresma Three divisions of infantry have been sent to Turkestan from the Caucasus and the Ural. It is stated that the revolutionaries captured almost the whole staff of the
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      Helium Gas.
      68 6 London, April 30. Washington The military committee u u n <)UBC of Representatives reported the bill providing for the Government’s acquisition of all helium gas b",nne hehls in the United States. Tho measurf was sponsored by the Secretaries for War tho Navy and the Interior. It a'.„ w!’r
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      Prison for a Governor.
      42 6 London, April 30. Indianapolis Warren Mcßay exrn°r In,iiana who was charged UB,n K the to further a fraudui* 1 sch A e 4 r P e wa sentenced to ten years in the Atlanta prison and fined $lO,OOO.
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      Rubber Production.
      33 6 London, April 30. It is officially announced that the nerexportable “m'l" rd l ro<lucti °P "f rubber p >" JZ S 2K .iO pe q r U ee r nr M y
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      First Labour Budget. Eulogistic References in British Press.
      343 6 London, April JO. On the stock exchange the budget was very favourably received. The markets all round were good. Tea shares were active and some heavy priced shares were one pound higher, and smaller priced onefive shillings higher. Industrials responded well to
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      Britain and the Soviet
      136 6 London, April 30. Moscow: “If the British Labour Government had the courage and valour demanded of the Russian w’orkers, it would seize the opportunity to conclude a treaty with Soviet Russia which w’ould result in re mapping Europe,” said Trotzky in a speech at the Bolshoi
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      Asiatics as Seamen.
      59 6 London, April 29. I J»! alifa Scotia The Trades Labour Council has passed a resolution against the importation of n,a shipS m the Britiah Emf*’ 11 Steel Corporation declaring that it will make the matter a national issue. Ihe a ,fax Corporation recently brought in a party
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      Reparations.
      35 6 London, April 30. Washington President Coolidge received General Dawes and the other American members of the experts’ committees, who thus concluded their reparation services. It is understood that they received the I resident’s congratulations*^
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      Euston Train Smash.
      40 6 London, April 30. A signalman giving evidence at the en ;V U,ry r( ‘g ar <ling the cup final excursion standing. huh tht t,xcur sion was The fifth death resulting from m collision occurred in hospital to-day.
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      Doisy’s Flight.
      28 6 London, April 30. Paris If the inspection of Doisy’s machine at Hanoi is satisfactory he will proceed to Tokio via Canton, Shanghai, Peking, Haiju and Tagblarai.
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      New Commercial Treaty.
      36 6 London, April 30. Paris Huron Ishii was recently discussing with M. Poincare the conclusion of a Franco-Japanese commercial treaty, and the Japanese Ambassador’s proposals regarding it are being considered by the appropriate departments.
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      Various.
      88 6 London, April 30. Wheeling So far 79 bodies have been recovered from the mine. London, April 30. New York The Federal Reserve Bank has lowered the re-discount rate from to 4 per cent. London, April 30. Dunedin The Special Service Squadron cruisers Dauntless and Dunedin had a most enthusiastic
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    AGRI-HORTICULTURE. Forthcoming Show at Kuala Lumpur.
    497 6 A show will be held by the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association on July 11, 12 and 13, on the Race Course, Kuala Lumpur, by kind permission of the Turf Club. Many of our readers will remember the success attained by the Association at the 1923
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    WILLIAM HEUGHAN. Splendid Singer at Victoria Theatre.
    347 6 At the Victoria Theatre on night Mr. William Heughan U Uy known Scottish singer, had an 1 ll worthy of his gifts, both in point bers and appreciation. Singaporean starved of good music, and Mr. Heueh‘!‘ would have been on the platform he
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    BANKRUPTCY COURT. Solicitor’s Application Against Mr. W. H. Drummond.
    284 6 BANKRUPTCY COURT. Solicitor’ s Application Against Mr. W. H. Drummond. In the Bankruptcy Court on April 24. Mr. Justice Acton granted an application for substituted motion of a bankruptcy notice on Munson and Co., whose business premises were formerly at 2. RatfU* Place. A similar application was also made by
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    DEATH OF MISS E. PYKETT.
    89 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, April 25. unexpected death haboth P d d Ta, P in Hill, of Miss Eliza f ykett, youngest surviving daughter nf Jk, 9- F p ykett and Mrs. Pyk.ti, T onnr, o W^u ,eynn Mission at present in fho The
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    Hotel van Wijk. The Loss on Past Year’s Working.
    708 7 Hotel van Wijk. The Loss on Past Year’ s Working. llinU ul general meeting of the v hi Wijk Co. was held at Charter'I"1-’ 1 ,bu.» oh Owe fir ;.<ent Messrs. S. Blaauw (Chair1 Leopold, C. Huishen (direc- Judah, H. O. Mullet, E. GatUy toi 1 j i* r«i and
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    Policeman Knocked Down by Car.
    120 7 Mr. P. L. Stephens, of the '-'ap(»re Municipality, was returning 1 in Dutch Club, driving his own ,;t| iy on Sunday morning, and turn--1!' "f the corners of Cairnhill Road. Miorked down a policeman, who was la rol. Mr. Stephens picked the man an< l
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    MALACCA NOTES.
    1199 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, April 22. In the final of the Championship 1 Doubles of the tennir tournament Stewart 1 and Hewett beat Butler and Mullaly 0—4, 4—6, 8—6. i Th match was one of hard hitting < throuhgout the two first sets, with sonu I brilliant
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    IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Administration Report for Past Year.
    319 7 In his report on the administration of the Import and Export Office for the year 1923, Mr. A. Roose, the assistant Registrar of Imports and Exports, says Since June 1, this department has issued landing permits for the importation of rubber into
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    East Coast Road Tragedy. Mr. Mackrow Committed To The Assizes.
    883 7 The Coroner’s enquiry into the circumstances attending tne death of a Japanese lady oy being knocked down by a car, dnvtu by Mr. G. H. Mackrow in East Coast Hoad, during the early hours on the 2nd ultimo., came to
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    Tanglin Club. Proposals for Renovations Carried.
    1023 8 The* annual general meeting of the Tangliii Club was held in the Club’s pre-Uii.-i uii liu lay with Air. U. r. tnillitMJones in the* chair, tlie others present including Mcssis. A. G. Harrington, K. VV. I*, Fulcher, 11. M. Cantrell, C. V. Bailey, 11.
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    PENANG NEWS. Satisfactory Position of Turf Club.
    314 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 29. In the absence of the Hon. Mr. A. B. Voules, Mr. Chambers presided at the half-yearly meeting of the Penang Turf Club. He said that the accounts showed a surplus of $14,175 compared w*ith $7,961 in
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    The Late Mrs. John Hogan.
    233 8 Referring to the announcement of the death of the late Mrs. John Hogan, of I enang, at the advanced age of 91 years, a very old correspondent sends us the following interesting facts :—She was the widow of the late Mr. John Hogan. Junior, who
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    A Coal Concession. Eastern Mining and Rubber Co.’s Claim.
    1324 8 important litigation commenced in the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Acton, in connection with the Goenoeng Batu Besar coal concession, which was the subject of the Malayan Collieries case at Kuala Lumpur. The plaintiffs are the Eastern Mining and Rubber
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    Theft of a Diamond Brooch.
    173 8 On Saturday before Mr. C. \V. A Sennott, Im>p, Clifton mentioned a case in which two Javanese women, Kasiina and Sohgina, employed as servants by a Chinese living in Newton Road, were charged with theft of a diamond brooch valued at $lOO, the property of
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    Flogging in the Navy.
    108 8 i he question of abolishing the flogging 'f boys for disciplinary purposes in th€ Navy was raised by a Labour Member ,n -j 0 Commons. Mr. Ammon, in reply. did not propose to abolish the birching of boys inflicted by Court Martial for certain serious offences.
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      AVIATION.
      997 12 Straits Times, April 25. Aviation is in more senses than one much in the air at present. Locally we have a French pdot giving exhibitions, and all who will can sample the pleasures of air travel for themselves. Then two important attempts to fly round the world are in
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      SAVING SINGAPORE’S INFANTS
      1134 12 Stiaits Times, April 26. The lion, Mr. K. S. Hose is to be highly congratulated upon those very telling remarks of his on the occasion of the first public address that he has made outside ’f hi- official capacity, since his appointment as Colonial Secretary. We refer
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      LABOUR PUT TO THE TEST.
      1147 12 nilmit.i..« and the extremists.—Straits April 28. In the course of a speech at the opening of the Trade Union Conference at York, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald stated that the Labour party had grown bigger since they went into power, bigger not in a numerical sense but
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      IRELAND AGAIN.
      1467 13 .—Straits Times, April 2'J. When the Irish Treaty of 1921 was signed, it was hailed with joy throughout .the world. Not only did it put an end to a quarrel which was seriously affecting British influence and prestige, but it injured the freedom of the Irish nation, it
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      LABOUR’S FIRST BUDGET.
      890 13 rrivctI l»y all shades of opinion. Straits Times, April :50. Mr. Philip Snowden, Chancellor of the Kxchequcr, has introduced the first Budget of a Labour Government, and a fairly comprehensive summary of what is pioposed is contained in the telegrams published to-day. A first impression is that
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      THE FUTURE OF CHINA.
      1070 14 Straits Times, May 1. One hesitates to draw a foreeast of the future of a eountry where nothing appears to he lix«d and stable and where the u;i expected always happens, both in Unpolitical and the commercial world. Moreover, in a country where civil war, organised
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    Teachers of Selangor.
    329 14 We are informed that a meeting of teachers l'rom the English schools of Selangor was convened at the Methodist Girls’ School Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on April 4, by Mr. L. F. Koch. Major R. J. H. Sidney was elected chairman with Messrs. Ho Seng Ong and L.
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    Suspicious Death of Chinese.
    164 14 Am enquiry commenced on Wednesday, before Mr. F. G. Bourne, coroner, into the death of a Straits-born Hokion, named Teo Beng Kim, of 4.1, Emerald Hill Road. The deceased who had been ailing for some time took, it is alleged, no less than eight corrosive sublimate
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    Science in the Schools.
    131 14 Mr. C. E. H. Jacobs, B.Sc., senior science master at Raffles Institution, ha* wntten a text-book for the use of teachers in secondary schools entitled, Modern Methods in the Teaching of Science.” It is to be produced under the auspices of tlie Government Education Department in
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    Piracy on China Coast. Government Grants to Ships’ Officers.
    109 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, April 27. The Hongkong Government have i,, nused to make grants in case of death or disablement, owing to piracy, to shin? officers, provided the regulations L] properly observed. Many companies u insuring tha men. It
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    SINGAPORE WEDDING. Mr. J. W. Jones and Miss Gertrude Wemyss.
    632 14 A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday the contracting parties being Mr. .1 \y Jones of the Straits Trading Company and well-known in local sport, and Mi*» Gertrude Dundas Wemyss, youngest daughter of Mrs. John Leith
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    F.M.S. Trade. The Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
    2019 17 I from Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 30. annual meeting of the F.M.S. 1 u f Commerce was held ut noon 1 i„ the absence of the Chairman, VC’i'i .1 Crnip*.-. tlw .Ion. Mr. D. H. i was elected Chai. .nau
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    AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN PORT. Ascent of First Seaplane in The Straits.
    492 17 H.M.S. Pegasus, tin* aircraft carrier w.i.cli iias been cxpecu din Malayan waters f*»r some time past, arrived at Singapore < i Wednesday. O.ie of thi senplnn *s v *nt ip that morning bef >iu eight o’clock and ii-sfended in
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    Christmas Island Tragedy. Suicide of Phosphate Co.’s Officer.
    282 17 It is only now that thi* facts haw become goncialiy known ol a tragic occurence that took place on Christmas Island jariy in Maicn. for some time re..*.is •vert* current here that a traged\ nni aapycne.l on the island hut details wme
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    NEW K.P.M. STEAMER. The Plancius Arrives At Batavia.
    232 17 The newly built K.P.M. steamer IMaiioius has arrived at Hatavia from home, this steamer is to topiare the Kunion iv on the express serv.ee between JnvaSingapore and Helawan Deli. She is ted out with the latest amenities fo* comfort of passengers, has
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    DANGEROUS CRIMINALS.
    86 17 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, April 2H. At the retrial of Chow Eng, charged with tin* murder of a Chinese woman at Port Swettenham, has been concluded, the accused being unanimously found guilty and was sentenced to death. Mr. Justice McCabe-Keay, in passing sentence, told the accused
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    Murder and Robbery in Kallang.
    113 17 About. I()..'{(> p.m. on Sunday the murder was discovered by a Malay ex-ser-geant of police of a Chinese named Quek Toh Kn employed in a sundry goods shop, 1!* Kallang Rokn, at the back of the Firestone premises in Kallang Road. The employer of the
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    The State of Kedah. British Adviser's Annual Report.
    1270 18 The following are extracts from the annual report on the State of Kedah for the Year A.H. 1341 (August 23, 1922 to August 13, 1923) by the Hon. Mr. W. Reel, British Adviser The financial position at the close of the year
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    FLYING EXHIBITIONS. M. Chanteloup Takes Passengers In Singapore.
    346 18 The famous French aviator, M. C’hantcloup, who has come here from Java to give exhibitions of his skill and take up passengers, made a most auspicious start <»n April 24. By arrangement with the Government he has obtained the use (»f the
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    Y. M. C. A. Annual Report of Singapore Branch.
    565 18 j The following extracts are taken from the annual report of the Y. M. C. A. of J Singapore for the year 11)23 i .Notwithstanding the difficulties which presented themselves during the year under review, the Directors have pleasure Jin reporting
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    St. Joseph’s Old Boys.
    202 18 St. Joseph’ s Old Boys. St. Joseph’s Old Boys’ Association pubishes a satisfactory report, which will he presented to the members at the annual general meeting to be held on Sunday at 9-30 a.m. The report says the membership has increased from 31)8 to i“• records with regret the deaths
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    R. A. BOARDMAN APPEALS. Question of Evidence Given In Australia.
    637 18 (From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur, April The F.M.S. Court of Anneal this morning The Perak\rind peals were disposed of just ai> which the Selangor criminal afl were taken and amongst these Pul appeal by R. A. Boardman, late
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    Sequel to Chandu Hauls.
    105 18 The Chinese named Tan Tian Ly*. who was arrested by detective InfpPorter in Sambu Road, in connection with the discovery of $8,000 worth »-f •lon-Government chandu, as well <’»' four automatic pistols, a revolver and 000 rounds of ammunition, was charged >n April 24, before Mr.
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  • Sporting News and Notes.
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      CRICKET. P.S. and L. Draw with Services.
      414 19 Services and Law met the H"' 1 padang «n Saturday in ,V <iV tournament. The result was h*‘ hut the military side had a > from defeat. ,M SERVICES. v-. Y V i,i c Lindow b Simpson 45 "“''Vi vdie e Asaiter b
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      GOLF.
      355 19 [Reuter Telegram.J Malayan Championship Final. .j'vnh'.ng the final of the Straits and i >. unit championship, in which Mr. rati, Watt beat Mr. Craig, 3 and 1. "int> Echo says:—It was in all very well worth watching. It V 1 ,l 1 and keenly contested game Cine and the
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      YACHTING.
      614 19 The third and last race for this important trophy brought out fifteen boats and after a morning full of thrills, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Luurance Guillemard, came out the winner, with Ella, and a more popular winner it would be hard to imagine. Right on the starting gun
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      Record Sprint.
      25 19 [Reuter Telegram.] London, April 27. Desmoines, Iowa Charles Paddock sprinted 125 yards in 12 secs., which is believed to be a world’s record.
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      FOOTBALL CUP FINAL.
      1660 19 [Router Telegram.J Newcastle Win Exciting Match. [Reuter Telegram.J London, April 26. At Wembley Stadium the Association cup final was played in fine weather lollowing a morning and afternoon of lain. The ground was heavy. The attendance is officially given as 105,000, and included the Duke of York.
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      BOXING.
      268 20 Key an Easy WittiUT. Bat i lmg Key, Malaya lightweight champion, had no difficulty in sucre fully <l« fending his title against Noel Moreno. Selaneor, at tin 1 Happy Valley on I* riday. A large crowd turned up, and saw Key, boxing full of confidence, win in two rounds.
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      Carpentier Townley Bout Postponed
      63 20 i T«lo*rram.] London, April 27. Vienna Owing t<< lie bad weather the Cnipentiei Townley light which was fixed to take place here t day has been postponed to Thursday. I.ond* it, Aprn 2*>. Berne: In a twenty round contest foi the light heavy weigh: Champ onshio
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      86 20 (Reuter Telegram.] Wednesday's result Profession Pairs, Final. Utermark and Kleinman beat Mugliston and Cameron, 0—1, 0—4. (Reuter Telegram.] London, April 24 Philadelphia Tildcii has declined tlu Lawn Tennis Association’s invitation until Ifis statu- a- an amateur is elearlv defined. London, April 29. Philadelphia Vincent Richards has followed Tilden’s
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      Hard Court Tennis.
      97 20 Reuter j London, April 20 Torqunv The British hard-court championships final resulted: Singles, Lyeett heat Van l.ennep (Holland) 0 1, 3—0, 4, 0 3 ladies singles. Miss Ryan beat Mrs. Beamish 0—2, 0—2; doubles, Kiscley and Wheatley beat Gilbert and Greig II 9, 2—0. K--0, »;—4; ladies
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      The Davis Cup.
      45 20 [Reuter Telegram.[ London, April 30. The British and Belgian teams to meet in the first round of the Davis Cup at Torquay on May 10 will be :—Britain Gilbert, God free, Kingscote, Woosaam. Belgium Washer, Delaveleye, Watson, also the non-playing captain Dehorman.
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      Lawn Tennis Query.
      81 20 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have not noticed any letter in reply to the query of your correspondent El !>iuu, so send the following extract from a book by Mr. A E. Crawley If two partners play at the same ball (except m
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      BILLIARDS.
      71 20 [Reuter Telegram.] Record Break Made. [Reuter Telegram.] London, April 29. At Burroughesd Hall in the professional billiards championship final Newman made a break of 1.021, a record for uny championship. Present scores art Newman 10,009, Reece 9.72-. Professional Billiards l inal. [Reuter Telegram.] London, April 26. Vt tin Burroughs
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      Rifle Shooting.
      131 20 Thirteen members of tin Malacca Volunteer Corps Battalion Rifle Association competed for the April spoon cn ’atunlay, the 26th inst. The ranges was ..nil. km, and 600 yards. The light was Pad which resulted in some poor shooting, he cores being v Total with Aggregate. H’cap. I’le. A.
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      Road Walking Championship.
      72 20 [Reuter Telegram.] London. April 26. At Windsor Park iti the twenty miles road-walking championship F. Poynton. Leicester, was first in 2 hrs. 40 min. J 7 secs., l». Goodwin, Surrey Walking Club, second in 2 hrs. 41* min. D 1 secs., and X* Johnson, Leicester, third in
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      University Running.
      43 20 f Reuter Telegram.) London, Apr 1 27. Philadelphia A two mile relay race resulted in Boston College being first, Georgetown University second, Cambridge University third. It is believed that the Bostonians’ time, 7 min. 47 3-5 sees, is a world’s record.
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    INDIAN WILL CASE. Interesting Points Decided By Chief Justice.
    182 20 Litigation dealing with the wdl of Hunmuh Somapah, deceased, a wealthy Indian, concluded in the Supreme Court it Tuesday, when the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) gave judgment in two < riginating summons argued before him some days ago. The parties
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    Executive Municipal Engineer.
    124 20 At the Municipal Offices on Wednesday, Mr. (i. R. Allen, the Executive Municipal Engineer, who is retiring shortly was the Recipient of a handsome present, consisting of u silver tea set and cigarette ease from his subordinate officers. In making the presentation Mr. Tan Chow Kim. the
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    Huge Gem Discovery. Sapphires Weighing Half A Pound in Ceylon.
    1077 20 Where is the richest paddy-field in the world V asks the Times of Ceylon of Apid 15. he question may seem a foolish one, hardly worth the trouble of answering, for paddv -growing is an occupation by which the villager
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    KUALA LUMPUR NOTES.
    462 20 (I f'irn Our Own Correspondent p Kuala Lumpur, April ’>® 1 do not think that even the I timistic officer of the Selangor br-an-h the Royal Society of St. George ever* 9 Pelted the carnival, which had been 9 langid for last night, to be tin* n-„
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    Sequel to Large Theft of Sugar.
    194 20 On Monday before Mr. Pryde, I' Judge, the ease was concluded in which Ten Ah Kek, Kho Liak Kwee ami l ;4ri ee Puan are charged with dishonestly retaining stolen property, viz., 54 bao »'f •''Uj > a J valued at $1,175, the property
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    1051 21 Heel.lv Report of SinRapo. e Firms. Fraser and Co.’s weekly rt port, u.a April 30, states u cv of tin has fluctuated wi hin lh ‘vk limits and the share market has fiar, i i very little activity during the di-pui.' 1 Rubber continues dull and P
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    Revolving Houses.
    179 21 An experiment made by a builder in one of the most expensive of Berlin’s: woodland suburbs i.< arousing great in--Iciest. The new plan consists of a gs ound door built on a revolving stage, and divided into three large living rooms. 1 y pressing a button when standing
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    Engineering Association.
    134 21 The Engineering Association <»f Malaya arc holding a meeting at Klang over the weekend. On Saturday morning, they 1 reakfast at the Station Hotel, lpoh, and then go by cars to visit the Malayan Tin Dredge, Ltd., by invitation of the general manager. In the afternoon a general
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    Candour in the Resthouse.
    141 21 The following notice is posted up in each room at the Kuala Kubu Resthouse Notice is hereby given that in the event of the Selangor river overtopping or breaching the bund this building will be in danger. AH persons occupying rooms in or using the Resthouse
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    New Sailors’ Institute.
    88 21 In the recreation room of the new Sailors Institute, which will Ik* officially opened next month, has been erected a large tablet in bronze, with the following inscription, in relief, viz., The Recreation Room was presented by the Government nf the Straits Settlements to perpetuate the Memory
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    “ROBINSON CRUSOE ISLAND.” At Home to Governor of British North Borneo.
    153 21 Ilis Excellency Major-General Sir William Itycroft, K.C.8., K.C.M.G., Governor of British North Borneo passed through Labuan on the 23rd inst, on his way home to England. Sir William has not been keeping too well of late and he has
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    Record Crocodile Shoot.
    194 21 Mr. Abdul Rahman of Matang Hospital writes to the Times of Malaya :—“Two young spoilsmen from Taiping while out on holiday at Klang during Easter were induced to try a hand at croc-shouting on the river which was crowded with the saurians. The sportsmen were successful in
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    Malaya and Wembley.
    144 21 Mr. A. F. Richards, Chairman, Executive Committee (Malaya) British Empire Exhibition, informs us that a series of [pamphlets has been prepared for sale at the Malaya Pavilion during the British Empire Exhibition. A first edition of 2,090 copies of each pamphlet has been prepared and it will
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    BIRTHS
    53 21 MILES-On April 29. 1924, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, the wife of V. Miles (nee Mugliston). of a son. WEE. On April 2»i, 1924, at No. 63, Spottiswoode Park Road, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. Wee Tian Poh, a son. Mother and child doing well. (Java, S.S. and K.M.S.
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    MARRIAGES
    76 21 JONES WE.MYSS. On April 2'., 1924, l>.\ the Kev. E. A. Hone, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, John William Jones to Gertrude Dundas, youngest daughter of Mr. J. Leith Wemyss, of Westgate-on Sea, Kent, England. LAMBERT HILL, fin March 22. 1921. at Christ Church, Lancaster Gate, \V„ Cyril, second
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    Trade and Finance.
    212 21 Singapore, May 1. EXCHANGE. On London, Dank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/d 29/3£ Private 3 m. credits 2/4 9/32 On New York, Demand 50% Private 1)0 d/a 52% On France, Bank 710 nom. On India, Bank T. T. 105% On Hongkong, Bank d/d 2 p.c. preni. On
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    Stocks and Shares.
    478 21 Singapore, May 1. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 Batang Paiiang 0.45 0.50 I 1 Hitam Tin 1.42% 1.47% 1*1 il Idris Hydraulic 19/6 20/6 ed. I 1 Johan Tin 0.43 0.47 1 1 Jclantoh 0.12% 0.15 1.1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 46/0 47/0 Mi £1
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      87 21 NOTICE AH communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is r ,4 a year. The post free price
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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      CONTENTS.
      70 1 QuaeraL (’rude Rubber 1 Rubber Results Rubber Restrict inn 1 Local Rubber Auctions J Rubber Exhibition .March Rubber Return.- London Rubber Stocks d Rubber Smuggling ('orrespondenre. Melville (Johore) luibl»ei Estates Meetings and Reports.— Cheras Rubber Estates Rcinbia Rubber 1 Sungei Purlin (F.M.S. I Rubber to 2 Consolidated Rubb r
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      CRUDE RUBBER. Importations into the United States.
      132 1 We are indebted to the Planters’ Association of Malaya for the following details of the importations of crude rubber into the United States during February. 1924. The figures have been compiled and distributed by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net weights
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      Cheras Rubber Estates.
      77 1 Messrs. Boustead and Co., Kuala Lumpur, are in receipt of a cable from the secretaries, dated April 25, to the effect that the annual report of Cheras Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year ended Docctnltcr 31, 1923, has been issued. The profit for the year is £5.900
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      Rubber Results. Company Reports, Dividends And Notices.
      720 1 I'lotii of Siak (Sumatra* Rubber Estates for 1923 after providing for debenture interest, was £.«>»47.». After placing £.'oo to depreciation of machine! y, d* bit balance of £3,747 is earned forward against debit balance of £6,723 brought id ward. Rubber crop amounted to
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      REMBIA RUBBER. Improved Results During Past Year.
      707 1 I The fifteenth ordinary general meeting! of the Ucmbia Rubber Estates, Ltd., wa-1 held on March 18 ui the cilices of trucompany. 4, Lloyd’s-avtnue, F.C., Mr. T. C. Owen (the Chairman) presiding. The Chairman said The report and accounts have been in your
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      RUBBER RESTRICTION.
      165 1 The Controller of Rubber Exports forward* the following statistics, in tons, coven: period November 1, lyil.'t tu March 31. 1 1 Totnl Total loiul Exports Exports British Restriction i- > Malaya Area Ku'du-r Nov. H'j; 17.5*3 15,012 7.442 I Dec. 1023 25,501 10.133 T.561 Ian. 1924 23,84b 14.721*
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      CONSOLIDATED RUBBER. Attitude of the Dutch Planters On Restriction.
      805 2 annual general meeting of the ’•“■j S Rubber Estates (1914) Ltd., 1 ■'"'h at Shanghai on April 8. Mm va> r i vrne (Chairman) presided and y» ,,,‘nnrted by Messrs. A. W. Burkill, Jluudie, and G. M. W. Hummel 1 *The'('hairman,
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      LAVANT RUBBER. Strong Financial Position Disclosed.
      877 2 The 14th annual ordinary general meeting of the Lavant Rubber Company J Limited, was held on March 26 at Mincing| Lane House, 50, Eastcheap, EC., Mr. Herbert Wright (chairman of the company) presiding. /(J he D r uE rGsel iJ ativo of th <-’
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      LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS. Offered 343 Tons ; Sold 284 Tons.
      728 2 LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS. Offered 343 Tons Sold 284 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 652nd auction on April 24, 1024, when there was catalogued 1,137,062 lbs. or 508.02 tons offered 760,183 Ibs. or 343.38 tons sold 636,467 lbs. or 284.14 tons. PRICES REALISED. Spot. London Is.
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      AYER PANAS RUBBER. Big Development Scheme Started.
      585 2 The annual general meeting of the Ayer Punas Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held .it Hongkong Bank Chambers on April 24, there being present Mr. J. M. Sime (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. 1). J. Ward, Messrs. E. Kong Guan, Lie Pan Seng (directors), and
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      Sungei Purun (F.M.S.) Rubber Co.
      77 2 Mr .-is. Rnustoad and Co., Kuala l.um•>ur, arc in receipt of a cable from th3 eri eta lies, dated April 25, to the •ITect that the annual report of Sungei n urun (F.M.S.) Rubber Co., Ltd., for the voar ended December 111, 1923, has been
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      CORRESPONDENCE.
      66 3 (The Strait* Time* i* not responsible for the opinion* of its correspondent*. CorreBpoiidenli* should b<**r in mind that nu nl he short *nd to the P° ,nl L°ng ramblinK epistle* are liable to b* rejected or ruthlessly cut down. Correspondent* must enclose their names, not necessarily to publication but
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      Melville (Johore) Rubber Estates.
      141 3 To tin Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,- With reference to the prospectus of this company, the advertisement of which appears in your column, it js de,ired to point out that the estimated crop (inures quotid therein refer only to the areas which wi re mature
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      RUBBER EXHIBITION. Award in Malaya and Dutch Indies Sections.
      300 3 The awards at the sixth Internationa. Exhibition of Rubber, other Tropical Products and Allied Industries, at Brussels, were Best Commercial Samples of Plantation Rubber, M«alaya Section.—Gold medal, Port Pickson-Lukut (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates (Eukut Estate). Silver cup to Mr. A. M. Kennedy,
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      MARCH RUBBER RETURNS.
      48 3 Amalgamated. 18,077 lbs. Kalau. 10,500 IV»^. Hukit, Kepong.—2,462 lbs. Brooklands.- 21,50 ft lbs. Bcranang.—l4,loo lbs. 80re11i.—10,543 lbs. f'hembong. 25,0K4 lbs. <’herns.—2l,ooo lbs. < ’onnemara.—lo.sHo lbs. Equatorial.—lo,7o2 lbs. Fosbrerr.— 7,022 lbs. t I U*n sh it 1.—22,005 lbs. Kepong Ma1ay.—40,420 lbs. Kamasan.—l2,2oo lbs. Labunn Bileh.— 5,000 lbs.
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      London Rubber Stocks.
      45 3 Mkssrs. Lewis and Peat on Tuesday, received a cable from their London house dated April 28, informing them that London stocks for the week ending April 28 are redueed by 202 tons, mnk mb' a total now on hand of f.4,105 tons.
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      RUBBER SMUGGLING. Launches’ Work in Malacca Straits.
      285 3 (From Our Own Corresponelent.) Kuala Lumpur, April The six motor launches commissie 01 d b.v the Governments of the and to® F.M.S. for the prevention of rubbtt *m\iu L-lii.g are now all in commission, and liave bee'll doing good work in the Strait*
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      LAWAS RUBBER. Crop Harvested Exceeds The Estimates.
      289 3 As the first annual meeting cannot be hclel before October, the directors of La was (Sarawak) Rubber Estates have issued a circular concerning the progress made. Tapping commenced in March, it is stated, but was suspended during April to allow all available labour
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      Radella Rubber Estate.
      177 3 The report of the directors of Kadella Rubber Estate, Ltd,, for the year ended December 21, 1022, states that after charging all expenditure and depreciation to revenue the year’s working resulted in a ;oo!it ot $10,448.26. To this falls to be added the balance of $1.2,287.84 brought
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