The Straits Budget, 27 February 1925
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section37 1925-02-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED OVER THKEE-QI AR I EKS OF A LENTI RYJ No. 3498. Singapore, Friday, February 27, 1925 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or r (d.37 words
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Article209 1925-02-27 1 ADEKSAustralia ami the East JIritish Air Force* jondoiiation i 'raiK* I'nion Funds ■hose Prai Wharves Mdction Approved Krai— Mai and Personal Penang liuter Telegrams «*7 lingapore Mortality Statistics < Iroadcastinjr in Malaya Rubber-necking" Through Malaya—lllii.-tri.ted 9-11 iovermnent House Jut sing Association 1A lalayan Collieries 15 >uk v. Russell 15209 words
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Article3966 1925-02-27 1 1 final cxallhl-o* passed ‘to Hoard „f th° nB 0n JanUar >’ 15 (J f i- 1 !*°yal College of s r Kcons l f l' )U l^ U College of Phwi,a nburKh aml Royal will C Cm ns anti Surgeons of Urt medical nr.? U v3,966 words
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504 1925-02-27 2 The Anhui, the largest and IhUm i, Don to the fleet of the China N av Company, is now lying i a the inner hour at Singapore, having arrived Hongkong on her maiden trip. m This fine vessel claims the dbriw504 words
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182 1925-02-27 2 A Chinese named Tan Hock Seng, wh< had nearly a dozen previous conviction against him, was sentcnoed to a yea r rigorous imprisonment and tw strokes of the rattan by the Distric Judge (Mr. P. F. David) on Saturday. The accused was182 words
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Article53 1925-02-27 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, February The Hon. Mr. A. B. Voules P r^ an j over a meeting of Govcrnmcn j v in the Town Hall when it )((J to form a co-operative thrm afl j| society in Penang after hearing tcresting address by Mr. object53 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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308 1925-02-27 3 [KKTKIl rtl BtiltAH.) Undo*. February 19. i rr estimates f<»r F.iJ«>-192G Tkr A:; J compared with *v thi on ••■(‘lit year. of th. Air Force is .at The «trci-k -j S quaiiroiis, intent H<>moicht n t Iraq. «li»*" 'j 4 l-Jl »n Kpyi't[KKTKIl rtl BtiltAH.) - 308 words
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Article184 1925-02-27 3 London, February ID. Vi'aah;n''to:: In the House of Koprepctatives aircraft committee Hrijxadicr (r»ct.c!l arraigned the inadequacy of inier.can aitpower, asserting that the i-funci' of the Hawaiian Islands were i obsolete as bows and arrows and »|>ar. could easily capture the Philipp- ami Hawaii and the latter184 words
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Article91 1925-02-27 3 pj London, February 11). tha funrn Intern.,i; J V et V t,v<! of the Coina t na ,las to es which h'lve 1 antu l lu s an, l valu'ises of th V«»*>«" «t°rod on the pre#tt *e since tp,. /i'*! 11 Revolutionary Comrf th T91 words
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Article42 1925-02-27 3 T he Lusitania Crime. „^hi„,.„ )n <1,,n Fcbru »o. 20. of the (lor.'>N«| th, t r ain,s ™mmis*i,-n to is under nl,|j 5* for dam H m oncan c «‘ize!is Wlv lh whose U < r Hri u,t »ho LSS. lost th w^42 words
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226 1925-02-27 3 London, February 19. Geneva Ten states, including Britain. Japan, the Netherlands and Siam, have signed the convention protocol for thc control of the international traffic in drugs. The documents remain open for signature until September 30. London, February 19. Geneva The226 words
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Article195 1925-02-27 3 London, February 19. 80-ton: An interesting revelation was made in the course of the hearing <*f a petition tor forfeiture of the British schooner Marjorie Bachman and a cargo *f liquors seized by prohibition agent? last October, to the effect that a bearding party used the swiftest motorboat available195 words
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Article84 1925-02-27 3 London, February 19. Shanghai The Japanese cotton mill strike has now spread to two more mills, but there have been no further disturbances. London, February 11>. Shanghai Chinese police in conjunction with the Settlement police broke up a meeting of strikers on the border of th< settlement.84 words
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Article62 1925-02-27 3 London, February ID. Bucharest It is semi-offieially stated that special measures have been taken by the Berlin Bourse against Rumanian stocks as a reprisal against the Rumanian steps in regard to German nationals' interests in Rumania. The statement declares that ?<> fat Rumania has taken no nnasnres62 words
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Article54 1925-02-27 3 London, February ID. The Clydebank factors have decided to suspend evictions during the sitting of the Rents Commission in order to preerve a peaceful atmosphere on condition hat the Housing Association and other enants’ organisations cease their activity including street and other meetings nd distribution of circulars in54 words
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218 1925-02-27 3 London, February 19. Ottawa The text of the agreement between Sir William Peterson and the Government, providing for a ffeet of ten ships for the Canadian-Atlantic service under Government control of rates in consideration of an annual subsidy of 1*275,000, has been tabled in218 words
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Article166 1925-02-27 3 Paiis, February 111. The (.Jovernmcnt will present in ihe Chumber to-day a financial lull cmemruging the quick payment of dir»et taxes.* cleat invr a cent ai orti.v t redeem certain class** of bonds, settir:;; up machinery to simplify and ace« I crate the tiansfer of hearer securities and166 words
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Article118 1925-02-27 3 London, February ID. The Morning Post's correspondent at Rome learns from a trustworthy source in connection with the Albanian oilfields that Italy, a* a solution, advance* the plea of the necessity for oil fuel but recognises thai Britain, through the Anglo-Persian Company, ha* secured thc oil source118 words
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Article50 1925-02-27 3 London, February ID. Berlin: The new Prussian Cabinet has been constituted with Herr Marx as Prime Minister and the Centrist.. Ilerr Severing. Minister of Interior. The Rightists arc already declaring that a Government including Ilerr Severing is regarded as pro vocative, and it meets with the strongest ion.50 words
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Article36 1925-02-27 3 London, February ID. A bulletin issued at D.oO this morning says that His Majesty passed a better tiight and his progress, though slow, is satisfactory. No further announcement will be made to-day.36 words
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Article40 1925-02-27 3 London, February ID. Rome It is repotted that the Italia? Commercial Bank has bought f»>r Lin >OOj I O(.V' MO a portion of the Russi.it •row’ll jewel* which the Moscow Gcvern •neat sent to Paris for sale.40 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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426 1925-02-27 3 [reitter telegram.] London, February ‘JO. Kquality of the sexes with regard to Parliamentary franchise was discussed in the House of Commons this afternoon. Mr. Whitelev, Labour, moved the second reading of the Representation of the People Hill, provid.ng for enfranchisement of all[reitter telegram.] - 426 words
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Article95 1925-02-27 3 London, February 20. Sofia Madame Gitcheff, wife of an nrehite-L, who was detained by the police in connection with the recent murder of a sentry outside the military barracks, hanged herself in her cell by means of a napkin in which food was brought to her. The Gitcheffs95 words
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Article64 1925-02-27 3 London, February 20. Baris The Kcho do Paris declares ‘ha l France would stand to lose most bi the new naval disarmament conference at which France would he faced by Japan and America, who would be in agreement to exercise their naval hegemony. France could only participate in64 words
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Article80 1925-02-27 3 London, February 2d. Providing at the annual imvling of the I'Vdei atien of Cotton Spinners in Manchester, Mr. F. Ilolroyd said ho was rot nnhoncfnl regarding the future, lit* b•* lie.vvd that by holding together a line* 'mi-cr they would return to profitable trading. Some operatives were80 words
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198 1925-02-27 4 London, February 11). Washington Progress is being mad*' with th** idea of a disarmament conference. This is shown by the aulhorilativ* statement that preliminary negotiations are proceeding in London, Tobin and Koine and have met with a favourable reception ami that tin* success of198 words
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Article203 1925-02-27 4 Lon<!<.n t February 21. Baris: In tin* Chamber M. Miarn**jfaray, of tin: Republican 1 icmocralic Union, a ktd leave io i:i*< rpoHati* }ic» Government on tin* '-iibuit *»f the unmc«ty accorded to M. Rhilippe H**r helot. According to M. Vhai n«*tr:i'*ay restoration of M. Borthelot to tin*203 words
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Article75 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. Amsterdam In an article in the 1 Hitch Economic Review dealing with world oil production in 11)24 I)r. Mnntnci estimates the Royal Dutch production in 31)24 will show an increase of 800,000 to 000,000 tons. In Mexico there would be a reduction of 1,500,0<)075 words
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Article37 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. Lakohurst, New Jersey The dirigible Los Angeles has left for Bermuda with a consignment of United States mail This is the first time the mail has been carried by airship outside American territory.37 words
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Article51 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. Peking The Japanese Legation has a(Mit a note to the Chinese Foreign Office drawing attention to the cotton mill strike in Shanghai and urging the Government to watch the strikers and prevent a repetition of the recent incident, in which several Japanese employers were51 words
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Article61 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. Warsaw A Ministry of Finance communique states that the first instalment of $30,000 000 of the Polish ?50,000,000 loan in America \v?*s sub wilted i>i a r hours. The imuaiiider will l.e subscribed before August J. Bonds at eight per c*nt. issued at 9b61 words
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221 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. Paris M. Caillnux signified his return to political lit** yojitoiilay evening, when he poke at a banquet in his honour attended by 2,000 people, including two members *>i *he Itovct uiiicni. d. >*jI■ .mix defended his policy, which, he221 words
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Article204 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. In an article on "Fluid Siuws of China,” based on the u port of the shanghai Municipal O-uncii commission of inquiry into child labour, the Weekly New Statesman says the report makes practical recommendations for reform. Ihe journal is glad to km w204 words
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Article140 1925-02-27 4 Palis, February 20. In the Chamber of Deputies M. Clenuntel said that the only remedy for the final!eial difficulties laid down was •ssentially a par lent effort of saving and hard work by the French people. The Government propose t«» devote 20 per cent, of the Dawes annuities140 words
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Article86 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. Berlin The Prussian Cabinet has resigned following the Diet’s rejection of u vote of confidence by 221 to 218. London, February 20. Berlin After the defeat of the Prussian Cabinet the Centre party met and passed a resolution expelling t%’o members who purposely absented86 words
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Article64 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. Pentcr is informed that the British 'abimt cannot decide with regard to the lonova protocol until the views of all the •on.ini ms have been heard, hut. it may ,M 'cl that something in the mtu*v f rejection of the protocol in iis presons r64 words
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240 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. .Moscow: The Soviet Government have approved the presentation of the Japanese treaty to the central executive for ratification. A .Japanese committee has departed ;*or Sakhalin in order to prepare the work ~1* handing over Sakhalin to the Soviet authorities.240 words
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Article104 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. Bombay Two men arrested in connection with the Malabar Hill murder, including Abdul I.atif, have been released. A wire of January 17 stated Altor«-.- 1 our nests have been made in omw.-t on with The outrage in which Abeui Kadir Dawia was killed. The latest104 words
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Article86 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. A bulletin issued at 9.15 this morning says, In spite of a somewhat restless night 11is Majesty is making slow progress." The doctors were somewhat longer with the King this morning and the bulletin was not. issued officially until after ien oYb ck. The86 words
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Article157 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. Washington Questioned before the aircraft committee of the House of Representatives about the official report on the ai-rial bomb test alongside the battleship Washington a few months ago to the effect that the explosions merely rocked the vessel, Brigadier Mitchell said the country157 words
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Article58 1925-02-27 4 London, February 20. Hollywood, California Art treasures valued at nearly $500,000, mainly renaiss•itice paintings, laces and antique silver, n*** missing from the home of Mr. Martin e rn'chenek, president < f the Wcinsehcnck •unpany of Danzig. Th« loss was dis vered when Mr. Weinschenck returned '‘rom a58 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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150 1925-02-27 4 The King’s Health. Doctors Advise South E urope Visit. [keuter telegram.) London, February 21 An official bulletin states tliat'o. Kings temperat.no is not yet Progress continues, though slowly. U tf London, February 22 The King had u very good night and i, progressing well. London, February 22 His Majesty’s three[keuter telegram.) - 150 words
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Article118 1925-02-27 4 London, February 21. A private member’s bill, which was subjected to a storm of Labour and Liberal denunciation in advance, was read a first time in the House of Commons. Us object is the separating of political and industrial fun Is of trade unions aM tnaking illegil118 words
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Article95 1925-02-27 4 London, February 21. Pofin It is rtntoil that the police have discovered a wide-spread Communist cunroiraey. Several persons have beer arrested. It transpires that a Bolshcyilt emissary recently toured Bulgaria spectins secret Communist organisations. London. February 22. Sofia Official investigations in connection with the recent outrages in Bulgaria95 words
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Article115 1925-02-27 4 London, February 21. Paris The triumphal return of M. Caillnux to public life is the markable recent political event n considering that the defeatist ex ty who was recently granted an amu*y had been the best -hated man n 1 The explanation probably rresent need of a115 words
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Article58 1925-02-27 4 London, February 22. Washington: In the Senate, land, protesting against the int_ n struct ion of Germany’s Zeppehn w declared that such a step wou f world calamity. He no r)„ Da rtresolution directing the State ment to bring the opposition United States Government to tn* r58 words
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Article36 1925-02-27 4 London, Febrnao 2 Ichang: Chinese soldiers ha f( 4 ♦he Au cricnn steamer Chi Chuen, ni'Capt.ain Hawley and detained tlvl|' ar ors. The local Chinese autnoi >.< the American consul are demand'* immediate release.36 words
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198 1925-02-27 5 I,ondon, Felrnary 11. T i tl i.Vcneh policy in tin* Paci1 discussed. M. Jacques f- is bi*in« ,nl tir > in Le Temps frankjurd»ux; iVrinintttinn «f the Ai-.glo-li 1",,',",...! ur*» British .ml j»|o!i« se i(>t» iu giving Ja^n rrnch will deter Ur iroro surh f»o198 words
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Article127 1925-02-27 5 London, February 23. kai'ini. rc Mr. Owen Young, of Dawes frni“. receiving an honorary decree tfcr lUpkins University, recalled •k> rhri 1 f* it throughout the world when tv United States first suggested the it *•«(•*if’ "f some implements of warrrc as a step towards peace. IL»127 words
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Article130 1925-02-27 5 London. February 21. r<*k f;tr: The American Legation lias rwviv'fij a radio message concerning the <«f tin* Am ’•ican steamer Chi stating it was a sequel to ♦h sMiing of a *atrpan resulting in the ‘■'wninjr <>f a Chinese n>ai»*r and two •'ofliers si; winch130 words
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Article71 1925-02-27 5 London. February 21. d’rhdb-e Los Aneroids 1 c ‘i at a.m. to-day. London, February 21. ui] r w n f° tin. impelled' t or e TiOS Angeles was iro&f vL/*' ahandun her attempt to subsequently departed. v London, February 22. burned 'u, I <lir ui, lc Los Angeles >Yht71 words
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Article84 1925-02-27 5 London, February 22. rri »tisnectr.| J a, l,mt,on of t,lp arrested >dor of th< e;. l conn A‘V' li(m with'the that lh^ ,dar Sir Stack, nrvVf Jl lno i «"n,e time < r the K bombing in the J’fl'Hiallv U ki?w’ ar ll ,ds when nTl <‘84 words
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Article23 1925-02-27 5 London, February 2T. f!»I rr-Aor-T— Senate have rntilied "to V n BritW, rran. v f llU n,!, l also 'runront"**'!'* *<r -Wwi.23 words
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163 1925-02-27 5 London, February 22. Moscow Interviewed by the Rostn Agency in Leningrad, M. Krassin stated that probably next week the Soviet experts, headed by M. Preobrajensky, would accompany him to Paris to begin the preliminary examination of French claims with regard to debts163 words
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Article116 1925-02-27 5 London, February 21. Sullivan, Indiana One hundred and twenty-five miners were entrapped a? the result of a violent explosion attributed U< gas ignition in the City Coal Company’s mine. Light dead have been brought t« the surface so far. It is believed that oft perished. Rescuers wearing116 words
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Article77 1925-02-27 5 London, February 21. Reuter learn* that Mr. Chamberlain, while en route to Geneva to attend the Council of tho League of Nations, on March 9, will probably meet M. Ilerriot in Paris. It is emphasised that in view of the important issues now before the Allies a77 words
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Article84 1925-02-27 5 London, February 21. Bricadier-Cenerr.l C. I*. Bruce, addressing the Central Arian Society !a;t even:ntr. declared that China was a riddle which very few could *d. There v.as nothin? the Chinos' could not do if they wished, hut the will was lacking so far :*.s Western ideals were84 words
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Article65 1925-02-27 5 London, February 21. Berlin It is announced that tho committee appointed by the Reichstag to enquire into the Barmat aTair has decided to suspend the examination of witnesses regarding the relations between Herr F.b« rt and the Barmat concern. A representative of the Centre Party expressed the opinion65 words
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Article64 1925-02-27 5 London, February 22. Paris The Chicago Tribune learns tha f Major Wood is at present staying with American friends at Biarritz. It war. previously reported that Major Wood, son of tho Governor-General of the Philippines, had been missing since the 17th inst. Major Wood came into prominence64 words
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Article68 1925-02-27 5 London, February 22. Moscow It is ofTmmUy announced that 120,000 tons of oil were exported from Russia in January, principally to Italy anti then Germany, F.gypt, Britain and France. According to the Rostp. .Agency a Russian o l syndicate has contracted with a Belgian company for delivery68 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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324 1925-02-27 5 (.RELTLti TELEGRAM.] London, February 23. It is not suggested that the entire Soviet system will be applicable to this country, is one of the main conclusions of the report of the Trade Union dele-; crates to Russia, advance(.RELTLti TELEGRAM.] - 324 words
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Article129 1925-02-27 5 London, February 23. New York Mr. Simon Guggenheim, the “Copper King,” has established a *3,OOO,t)Uu lund to endow fifty fellowships for international study, similar to the Rhodes Scaoiars hips. They will be open to men and women of every race, colour and creed, ami will offer very129 words
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Article138 1925-02-27 5 London, February 22. Moscow The papers stale that the three German students ait* alleged to have confessed that they came to Moscow definitely intending to murder M. Stalin arid M. Trotsky. They brought poison and revolvers for the purpose. A cable of the 16th inst. statist that138 words
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Article30 1925-02-27 5 London, Febiuary 23. Par?*; The New York Herald slates v ii *it < iToMs to trace Major Wood at Biarritz have failed, although lie .km many friends there.30 words
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196 1925-02-27 5 London, February 23. In the House of Commons, replying to Cdr. Kenworthy with regard to the Anglo-Persian Oil Company's concession in Albania, Air. Chamberlain stated that the Albanian Government granted a concession in 1020 enabling the company to prospect ever a large196 words
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Article90 1925-02-27 5 London, February Mil. In the House of Commons Cdr. Kcnworthy asked whether in the discussions being held between representatives of British and other governments with regard to the new conference on naval armaments it was proposed to include the question of extending the scope of the suggested conference to90 words
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Article93 1925-02-27 5 London, February 23. Washington Rear-Admiral MotFott, of the Bureau of Naval Aeronautics, upon his return from Bermuda declared that the Navy Department hoped to send the airship Los Angeles on a round trip with mails to Kngland in the course of the coming summer. This would be after93 words
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Article119 1925-02-27 5 London, February 22. In •hi 1 lou o of Commons, replying to Mr. H. Wilson (Labour), Mr. Baldwin taid he believed that certain sections of opinion in Japan Celt some suspicion that the works at Singapore indicated a lack *f ecMf'donco on our part in the peaceful119 words
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Article95 1925-02-27 5 London, February 22. Warsaw Conferences between Mr. Arthur Gardiner, representing the British Overseas Bank, and representatives of the Union of Polish Sugar Manufacturers, at which the Polish Prime Minister, M. Crabski, was present, have resulted in an agreement in regard to a loan of £2,000,000 to the Polish95 words
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Article31 1925-02-27 5 London, February L’4. Merlin The President. H*'rr Khcrf, v;m i op j* •>»• aT' "r.»bci* iy to-nipM. Tin* < 'h?'Pfci1<»r, h»- Luther, is ciurvir.g i.;:' ♦}•.<> nre-mential «lu‘.i?s (luring Herr Flirt's illness.31 words
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161 1925-02-27 6 London, February 211. The financial results of the Ilritikh Umpire Exhibition are outlined in an oflieial memorandum showing that at t <e close of the Exhibiti< n last year the expenditure had totalled I.fiOO.UUO and the receipts .£2,100,ot)0. Lloyd’s Hank advanced £l,koo,o(Hi t<» the161 words
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Article93 1925-02-27 6 London, February 2-5. Moscow The lloata Agency states that owing to the* Sinclair Oil Company not executing the conditions of the treat)t of oil concessions in north Saghalicn in 11)22 the chief concessions committee has submitted to the Moscow district court the question of revoking; the contract.93 words
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Article97 1925-02-27 6 London, February 23. The Times, after expressing regret at the withdrawal of tlie American and <'bine.se delegations,from the Opium Conference, says no commodity is more easily smuggled than narcotics, and in view of the inability of China to prevent export the resolutions of the opium protocol signed at97 words
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Article64 1925-02-27 6 London, February 2.'h The Kind’s doctors suv His Majesty this morning hut their stay was very brief and it was decided not to issue a morning bulletin. It is understand that the King’s temnerature is almost normal, hut it has been a feature of the illness that64 words
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Article57 1925-02-27 6 London, February 23. Melbourne In the absence of any official communication from the United States, Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, is asking Washington for the itinerary of the forthcoming visit of the American fleet to Australia. It is expected that the Federal Government will spend £20,00057 words
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Article67 1925-02-27 6 London, February 21. New York Morgan’s is shipping $2,000,000 gold to I’erlim, thus completing $.<0,01)0,000 shipped according to the agreement when the recent Herman loan of 110,000,000 was negotiated. The gold already shipped has been used by the Reichshank establishing a gold reserve for Germany’s new currency.67 words
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Article33 1925-02-27 6 London, February 23. Cairo Nokrnshi Bey, Under-Secretary of the Interior in the Znglul Government, who was detained in connection with the inquiry into the murder of the Sirdar, has been released.33 words
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Article21 1925-02-27 6 London, February 2.'». Alessandri, the former o*l.an president, who was invited to resume hi* office, has uuiled fur Chile.21 words
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131 1925-02-27 6 [neuter TKIFUUAM.] London, February 21. Melbourne Mr. Hruce has published '.he balance sheet of the Common wmlth Line for the se\cn months ending March 11, 11)24, showing a loss o f *.‘2 Jo.UUO it) '.ddition to 11,172,000 itt 1021-22 and t* 1,020.000 in[neuter TKIFUUAM.] - 131 words
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Article124 1925-02-27 6 London, February 24. The differences in the Labour party revealed in Labour leaders’ speeches with reference to Mr. Kirkwood’s motion in he House of Commons on February 12 ■ti the Prince cf Wales* tour were lie subject of discussion at a pri* vate meeting u f the124 words
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Article109 1925-02-27 6 London, February 24. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. W. Mackinder (Labour) as to why Government decided not to renew the contract entered into last year with Arcos, Ltd., London, to advertise Russian raw materials on the backs of Government publications, Mr. Samuel said the Government109 words
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Article104 1925-02-27 6 London, February 23. Washington Bear-Admiral Phelps, of the Naval General Board, declares that the bulk of the world’s supply of oil isunder English control and within another generation, when the American pools art drained, as they are now being drained, not only by America, but also by104 words
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Article57 1925-02-27 6 London, February 21. Beilin The death has occurred, at the uge of 71, of Admiral von Usedom, who was celebrated during the troubles in China, when he commanded the German landing forces and acted under the famous order “Germans to the front!” He defended the Dardanelles against57 words
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Article37 1925-02-27 6 Paris, February 21. The French automobile expedition, starting from Senegal, has arrived at .fassaunh, on the Red Sea. having effected the first crossing of Africa, viz., 0,000 kilometres, in spite of numerous difficulties. (Havas).37 words
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Article18 1925-02-27 6 London, February 21. Stockholm The death of the ex-Primc Minister, M. Planting, is announced.18 words
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92 1925-02-27 6 London, February 21. The House of Lords passed the second reading of the Merchant Shipping Dill, jiving etfect to a number of draft eon- /tuitions <>f the Washington Labour Confidence, IH2O, laying down the minimum age of employment for trimmers and stokers anil92 words
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Article138 1925-02-27 6 London, February 25. Geneva So far thirty states, including the United States, Gel-many and Turkey, have announced their intention of nttendt iug the international conference for the control of armaments here on March 5. Faria, February 2f>. Regarding the question of disarms- j moot several newspapers fear that the138 words
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Article112 1925-02-27 6 London, February 24. Peking Hsuati Tung, the deposed Boy Kmperor, has been .sent to Tientsin It was cabled on November ft that in consequence of the decision of Feng Yu Hsiang to take over the imperial city of Hauar.tung in accordance with an obi standing arrangement, the112 words
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Article51 1925-02-27 6 London, February 24. The Kill”- pass:< 1 a good night. The doctors visited him this morning, but no bulletin was issued. It is most probable, if the present rate of progress is maintained, that there will be no further bulletin, except a final one announcing His Majesty’s51 words
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Article52 1925-02-27 6 London, February 24. The Moscow correspondent of the Daily F.xpress says M. Trotsky will probably be offered the ambassadorship to Japan. Acceptance will depend on the state of his health. M. Joffe, the present Soviet ambassador in Austria, is mentioned as an alternative i! M. Trotsky declines52 words
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Article36 1925-02-27 6 London, February 24. Shanghai The situation in the •Japanese cotton mills strike is easier. Intimidation has ceased and two mills employing 7,000, will resume to-morrow! the demand for increased pay has been dropped.36 words
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Article57 1925-02-27 6 London, February 24. Delhi The end of the Nationalist comI act of obstruction is indicated bv the announcement that the Independents and (ie warajists will vote separately on the railway budget. The former will vote on he menu ~f the bill, while the latte. 'V I c nnt,57 words
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Article37 1925-02-27 6 London, February 25. Washington When the Navy transport W,""f'f .from a cruise to th, Prohibition agents hoar.lc,' an l aoizej -10 cases of liquo: officers Cd m th r, m3 0f n,en nd37 words
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403 1925-02-27 6 HE I TER TEUKJRam.) London, February 2 r, A revolution in air ti U \el i iv airships in future will wh( safely and faster and can h, m r Moating bases i s authoritative statement with 7/ b y aft the new 5,000,000[ HE I TER TEUKJRam.) - 403 words
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Article169 1925-02-27 6 London, February 25. In the House of Commons Mr. Trevelyan Thomson asked the reason for delay in publication of the report of the InterAliiccl Military Control Commission. Mr. Chamberlain replied thnt there had been no delay. The Inter-Allied military committee at Versailles only received th? report on169 words
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Article51 1925-02-27 6 London, February 25. In the House of Commons, replying to Cdr. Bellairs, Mr. Bridgeman said 1* ships were engaged in the manoeuvres of the Japanese navy last October, composed of six battleships, three battl® cruisers 37 cruisers and miscellaneous other vessels, 97 destroyers, *‘ls submarines and 1551 words
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Article26 1925-02-27 6 London, February 2j. Washington The Republican Senator, Medill McCormick, has been found dca in a hotel. Death was apparently ou to gastric haemorrhage.26 words
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Article11 1925-02-27 6 Condon, February Tokio The Diet has ratified Russo-Japanese treaty.11 words
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160 1925-02-27 7 I London February 25. I ./ion in a letter to the I S> -'ulntion to the situation as ■r:..,.. r V.,tion f narcotic dru^s veh he says, has boft 1 „l.' IIo tloclares that 1* a' 1 1 ''t •'.no front had to160 words
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Article103 1925-02-27 7 London, February 25. The Isvestia. in an editorial aimer’ n»r oil what it describes as the t, iff “attitude of the United States ur,U the establishment of normal ration* with the Soviet Union, says ad-i-ional impetus has been given to the rotiatimis for a Russo-Japanese agree,Jr bv103 words
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Article90 1925-02-27 7 London. February 25. N\w York Mr. Kellogg has arrived c declined to discuss his policy as Sectary of State with pressmen, and denied at he had brought back a plan for citation of nniiumerts. He was un* illirg to discuss the United States attu«!e to Russia on90 words
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Article61 1925-02-27 7 London, February 25. The Kinc i> now progressing 1 quite ar/i n» bulletin was issued to-day. London, February 25. Bejim: Herr KbertVs condition is Usfactory. London, February 25. rire S r,1 V 1 Mussolini is progressctrtJiJ t v but ow n to the MH* of mliuenza prevalent here61 words
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Article75 1925-02-27 7 London, February 25. N'ew\vi‘ Na ionr 1 ril .v Hank Id mr I- IVJ l’ u, vh.:sed .$10,000,000 to be held by B«»»k lie re against v the V OBO n °tcs to reetntine i, stringency in the lf| "'ill bo ,h nno,!T C,, n tood th75 words
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Article114 1925-02-27 7 'T'? Fc brU ry J° r that an inci!. from 'V n outi n «evpfni' l j c 'I u n Kurds has by Sheikh i. l stncts of Anatolia. an aße l?°d fnna- object is to restore ls reported \h l"!V a Kurdish state. t! th cap*Wn114 words
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Article65 1925-02-27 7 fThc Straits Times is not responsible foi .lie opinions of its correspondents. Corre<pondvuts should bear in mind that letters oust be snort and to the point, Long an. Ming epistles are liable to be rejected or utidcssly cut down. Correspondents must mclose their names, not necessarily foi publication but65 words
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Article1333 1925-02-27 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In his letter to the Malay Mail (reprinted by you) Mr. Hopson Walker suggests that the shareholders of Malayan Collieries, Ltd., are reluctant to recompense Mr. Peck whilst they are very ready to accept all the benefits. Mr. Hopson Walker1,333 words
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Article80 1925-02-27 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —All tastes in music are not alike and there are many who want to know whether the dulcet tones of the Chinese singing girl will be reproduced at midnight in Tanglin on a loud speaker before we decide whether to support80 words
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Article127 1925-02-27 7 The Municipal health statement for the week ending February 14 gives the total number of deaths as 185, representing a death rate of 24.27 per mille per annum compared with 21.77 in the preceding week and with 24.59 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief127 words
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92 1925-02-27 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, February 21. At the half-yearly meeting of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the Chairman, Mr. W. LPattenden, said that the trade of the Straits shows signs of improvement. The prices of tin and rubber had advanced92 words
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Article899 1925-02-27 7 The following passenger* arrived ia Singapore by the Blue Funnel steamer Antenor which »uilcil from Liverpool on January 31. This is the steamer’s maiden voyage to the Fur Fast Mr. and Mm. W. .1. B. Chambers, Mrs. It. P. Brash, Mr. und Mrs. A. MacDonald, Major M. Kidd, Mrs.899 words
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1003 1925-02-27 8 The most interesting feature of theunnual nt-cling of the* Singupi re Football Association, held at the S. C. on Wednesday evening, was tht* tlt'dion of Kiiu H<4ii Hoe, president of the Straits Chinese Football Association, as vice-president. The hope was1,003 words
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194 1925-02-27 8 At the inquest on the Chinese wdio was rhot dead at the junction of Middle Road and Queen Street recently, the Coroner (Mr. F. (L Bourne) returned a ver•iict of culpable homicide amounting to murder against the three Chinese in194 words
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154 1925-02-27 8 An incident at the Alexandra Brickworks. Paxir Panjang, in which a European employee at the works, Mr. J. B. Kirkwood, sustained a eut on the tort from a parang, was the subject of a ea<o which was heard in the third154 words
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180 1925-02-27 8 OPERATIC TROUBLES. Singapore Stars Going To Malacca. A somewhat unusual case came before ibo Second Magistrate (Mr. Darke) on Monday, in which Throng Konn Seng. I*: oprietor of the Star Opera of Singapore charged an Indian, named Ibrahim, a former performer in the company, with •riminal breach o* trust. Mr.180 words
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435 1925-02-27 8 The wish to hear about the long promised service of broadcasting for Malaya drew a large audience to the Victoria iheatre on Wednesday afternoon, when a meeting was held under the auspices of the Singapore Radio Society. The Hon. Mr. Guy C. Clarke435 words
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226 1925-02-27 8 SMART SENTENCES. Prison and Rattan for Malay Bad Hat.” A Malay named Embi bin Ali, who was caught in the act of breaking into the garage at Cheng Villa, the residence of Tan Kim Cheng (a well-known towkay) ;n Bukit Ti.nah road, was produced in the District Court on Monday,226 words
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Article44 1925-02-27 8 In the Supreme Court on Monday, Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard granted an application made by Mr. ,1. Aitken to make absolute the decree nisi granted to Frank de Morney, ail engineer at tin* Pulau Beam smelling works, in October iu*t yea r.44 words
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129 1925-02-27 8 (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, A Chinese wholesale dealer Kheng Hian, from the firm 0 f TT* Mat, after withdrawing g 00(ls J" 1 JH during many months, has '„h s u j"'" K Three Batavia banks, the tZ Escompto and the Netherland 1(Aneta’s Service.) - 129 words
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477 1925-02-27 8 Judgment was given by M r Barrett-, Bonnard »•><• Supreme C,. mt Wednesday in the case heard ty J recently m which Chrp Kcm k Swn *uod hop Sim Sian,; Ann f..t money lent and SK,7W» Ihe pi ice „f sold477 words
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124 1925-02-27 8 There was ah exciting scene w 1 Cath°dral on Wednesday evening Chinese who was discovered hiding > fl vestry strenuously resisted capture. The man, a Ilylam, was discover* the vestry when the attendants locking up the Cathedral after the 1 ing service.124 words
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Article, Illustration8182 1925-02-27 9 “Rubber-necking Through Malaya. K Foran, K.K.G.S.. etc.) ‘Malacca, the Mother of Malaya town arnl port of Malacca Ike (nation almost from the (tips 1,c foot outside the small iuo»' er,t '...lion When I visited it, its 11W '“f British occupation had been cenienary f( w months previ<fh bit the history8,182 words
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281 1925-02-27 11 >lr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, presiding m the Bankruptcy Court on Friday, had before him an Indian debtor, whom hm admonished rather severely. At a previous sitting of the court Bisandas had been ordered to pay £.',00 in M days and jesterday Mr. b. L.281 words
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Article138 1925-02-27 11 The following had the honour of dining with His Excellency the Governor hikI Lady Guillemard at (»ov»*rnment House oh February 11*:—Mr. and Mrs. F. (JlendinLt. Col. and Mrs. H. C. Ellis, C.B.K.. Mr. and Mji's- W. J. Wilcoxson, Mr. an«I Mrs. I. H. Hmkill, Mr. D. Drummond. Major138 words
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Article1082 1925-02-27 12 which fail to inspire confidence.—Straits Times, February 20. We mentioned recently the impending ft. /*arture of Mr. K. T. Sheaf who has for some years held the post of Ausraliun Trade Commissioner in the Hast, with headquarters in Singajiore. V\ e have, since looked over somewhich fail to inspire confidence.—Straits Times, February 20. - 1,082 words
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Article1052 1925-02-27 12 Straits Times, February The estimates for the British Air Forces seem to us to be* almost dangerously moderate. Aviation has changed the whole aspect of war, particularly as far as our own country is concerned. It used to be said in reference to ourselves and Germany— Why. Straits Times, February ■•] - 1,052 words
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Article1011 1925-02-27 12 fcrait* Time.-, February 2d. It is almost a pity thM the .mlhiarj decencies of British journalism compel us to leave out some portions of the- amazin? speech Mr. If. X. Ferrers made at tb meeting of Malayan Collieries on Friday Possibly we give enough to shew that persons namedfcrait* Time.-, February 2d. - 1,011 words
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Article1055 1925-02-27 13 Straits Times, February 21. %ould it be right to pass a law tnctinj' the powers of Trade Unions Vfr their v fwnds The answer, of '«urse, depends on v h e nature of the funds t um\h made of them. Not all trade t-roomsts are Labourites orStraits Times, February 21. - 1,055 words
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Article1013 1925-02-27 13 of the facilities.—Straits Times, February 25. There is no harm in postponing consideration of the Chief Secretary’s motion to stop all expenditure on the Prai. Docks. It will be a very good thing to I get precise answers bo the admirable' questions put by Mr. Robson beforeof the facilities.—Straits Times, February 25. - 1,013 words
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Article1150 1925-02-27 13 withdrawn or not. —Straits Times, February 20. We would like to join very cordially in expressing appreciation of the service which has been rendered by the Hon. Mr. Choo Kia Peng. Like many others he was amazed at the resolution passed by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commercewithdrawn or not.—Straits Times, February 20. - 1,150 words
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Article227 1925-02-27 14 On Friday afternoon in the Criminal DisUict Court, Inspector Bostock produced UP gold coins in a case in which four Chinese are charged with theft and dishonestly obtaining stolen property on board the BLue Funnel ship Daraanua. Ihe complainant in the case is a Malay, who227 words
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Article201 1925-02-27 14 The report id' the directors of Maynard and Co., Ltd., for the twelve months ended October 31, 1924, states the year 1923-24 shows a loss of $113.72 on trading account. After meeting the directors’ fees voted at the last general meeting, and writing oif $630.88 foi201 words
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Article181 1925-02-27 14 The Nippon Yusen Kaisha is allotting eleven vessels to its European service eight being of 10,000 tons, and three of X,000 tons. As the first step in the company’s plan to replace these old shins by ten superior ones of 10.000 tons the board of181 words
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364 1925-02-27 14 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Nursing Association, was held at Government House on Friday under the presidency of Lady Guillemard. The others present were the Hon. l)r. A. L. llMips, Drs. I*. S. Hunter and K. A. Eider. Mr. (G. S.364 words
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Article40 1925-02-27 14 Mr. J. P. Hallaway, of the Municipal Has Works, who is retiring and shortly leaving Singapore after 23 years’ service 'V;is prcsn>tnd with an illuminat'd address and a gold watch by the sta? n Saturday. A group photograph wn6 taken.40 words
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407 1925-02-27 14 A remarkable motoring p!a<*e »n Khiain Hock Ho.,1 n? attm noon, us a result of Eidred, oi Fraser and h at the General Hospital w nl. ow juries to the head. j Mr. Kid red was returning c r Hukit Timah in u407 words
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216 1925-02-27 14 The appeal of a Chinese named Teoi Khoon against a conviction and senteon for stealing came before the Chiet Jurtie (Sir Walter Shaw) in the Supreme Cour on Mouthy. The appellant wa" a.lcgeo i detective to have taken money out o another216 words
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Article70 1925-02-27 14 (From Our Own Correspondent Penang, February Mr. Justice Deane gave dis the plaintiff for $1,000 and cos j missed the counter-claim ,n y;j n rncs which Phra Laddhakavad. tm M f„ Consul for Penang, sued L<r t damages to his car on i 1024, as the result70 words
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Advertisement440 1925-02-27 14 PROPERTY SALE Till* following Singapore properties were sold l.y .\iulion by Messrs. Cneong Koon Song ami Co., at their saleroom, 30 Chu.ia Street on January 21 and February 11, 12 and ir: Freehold lands and houses 82, 83 and -»4 Onan Road, 4,r>0() sq. ft., Mrs. Tham Soon Neo S2.U00;440 words
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Article2952 1925-02-27 15 „ur Special Correspondent.) 11 r Kuala Lumpur, February 20. marked the meeting ol to-day to consider the it kua-a tween the company and Ml. t nmand Messrs. J. A. Russell >■ m-ommended by the directors. •Old Cu ?'°U0US2,952 words
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Article151 1925-02-27 15 Monday’s Malay Mail states :—Mr. A. Russell and Messrs. .1. A. Russell md Co. have withdrawn their appeal. Arhich was to have been heard before the full Court of Appeal now sitting in vuala Lumpur, on March i!, against Mr. iustice Whitley’s judgment delivered on June 4.151 words
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Article77 1925-02-27 15 An’act ion came before Mr. .bid in Barett Leonard in the Supreme Court Tuerdav. in which an Indian firm mimed M. Mohaideen Abdul Kader su-d Gob Lim Chiew and Goh Nam Scab for $.♦»,.>« 1, being the balance due for flu* .-ale by ttm plaintiff to Chop77 words
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6836 1925-02-27 16 (From Our Own Correspeiuicnt.) Kuala Lumpur, February !!•>. A meeting of tin* Federal ouncil "U- s held in the new Council Chamber this morning' Hi* Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Laurence* Guillcmard, p*eHidcd. Before the proceedings commenced j the Chief6,836 words
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393 1925-02-27 18 Tho public of Singapore gave a splendid response to the appeal for support of the concert organised in aid of Diocesan Funds, e> Minday a tie* V'ct«*ri.t Theatre. The house was practically full and Lady Shaw and those assistants who were responsible393 words
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132 1925-02-27 18 An accident on the Bukit Timah Road last Friday, in which a motor-bus struck a telegraph post with such force that it was uprooted, though buried five feet in the ground, had a sequel in the Second 1’olice Court on132 words
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886 1925-02-27 18 Wo arc indebted to a correspondent ai Lahuan for the following contribution The forthcoming Naval Conference ir. Singapore has already stirred the waters if I.uhuan with a preliminary ripple, and :hei e has been great speculation as to .vhether I.abuan886 words
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530 1925-02-27 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 22. The annual general meeting of the Engineering Association of Malaya was held at the office of Messes. Weill and Bell to-day. Mr. J. 1). Fettcs presided and there was a good attendance. After530 words
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119 1925-02-27 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February 24. An interesting case has come on in the magistrate’s court, in which a well-known Chinese miner, named Wong Kong Sing, awning two mines at Tapah, is charged K v another miner, Oh Cheng Kent, of Kampar,119 words
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159 1925-02-27 18 A remarkable incident has the voyage of the 1\ an Sardinia from Hongkong t.» Sii m, r according to a wireless nu*>>a*m, from the ship on Monday. i l e,v> d The Sardinia discovered a• with 145 Chinese on board the tjUok evidently being159 words
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411 1925-02-27 18 Sir E. L. Brockman, chairman and treasurer of the F.M.S. War Belief Fund, reports as follows:— The balance brought forward on January 1, 1924, excluding the amount admin intent by the sub-committee in Kuala Lumpur, was £42,857 7s. 7d.,411 words
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Article137 1925-02-27 18 Outputs for the first half of' j include —Taiping Tin Drei j, North Dredges) 84,500 yards, 440 pic Taiping Tin Dredging **.>,0 > r ,deimf piculs South Taiping T f 03,000 yards, 187 piculs Batan, Dredging 24,000 yards <7 P ,cu s ut <i80 Kamunting Tin piculs,137 words
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1136 1925-02-27 19 IKeult-r TfH-irnm.] 1 I i.oiulo*. February 21. I r>H match lietwecn the fcv.i o South opened L f 1 weather »ml before It Tl*«* wicket was good. fi^ 1 l v, ti,,. loss and the M.C.C., I 11 1 11 d :’.s-»7 for threeIKeult-r TfH-irnm.] 1 . ,.... - 1,136 words
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134 1925-02-27 19 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 23. At the National Sporting Club in a twenty rounds contest for tho bantamweight championship of Britain and a purse of £600 Johnny Brown, the holder,* beat Harry Corbett, of Hackney, the towel being thrown in in the sixteenth round. Brown attacked[Reuter Telegram.] - 134 words
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Article30 1925-02-27 19 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 20. At Altcar in the Waterloo cup final II. Pilkington’s Pentonville beat J. Pell Irving’s Lawman. The betting was 5—1 on Pentonville.[Reuter Telegram.] - 30 words
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Article53 1925-02-27 19 The February Spoon competition of the Singapore Ladies Rifle Association took place at Seletar on Thursday, resulting as follows 300 200 100 Total yds. yds. yds. Nett, h’cap. Mrs. Gattey 28 33 29 90 103.00 Mrs. J. M. Jackson 30 29 29 88 102.30 Mrs. Lvall 28 2553 words
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Article1327 1925-02-27 19 Spring Meetings at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 22. The Selangor Turf Club spring meeting opened on Saturday afternoon. There was an unusually large gathering of race-goers from all parts of the country, and thanks to the weather, which kept beautifully fine throughout the afternoon,1,327 words
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Article33 1925-02-27 19 [Renter Telegram.] London, February 19. Miami, Florida Arno Borg. swam K80 yards free style in a tank in the time of 10 min. 36 4-5 sec,, which m world record.[Renter Telegram.] - 33 words
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Article643 1925-02-27 20 [Reuter Telegram.) League and up Results. [Reuter Telegram. 1 (bunion, February 21. To-day's matches u the third round of the r. A. ('up resulted as follows Southampton 2, Bradford C. 0. Liverpool 2, Birmmgbam l. Notts County a, Cardiff 2. W. Bromwich 1, Aston Villa 1. Sheffield I.'.[Reuter Telegram.) - 643 words
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Article857 1925-02-27 20 The Guillemard Cup. The second race for the Guillcmuid Cup brought out 18 boats on Sunday in a tm* sailing breeze. Most of the fleet started snugged down until they found what was the order of the day, as strong winds, sun and tide prevailed. .lust after high water857 words
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Article154 1925-02-27 20 [Reuter Telegram.) London, February 10. New York Czecho-Slovakia has challenged for the Davis Gup. English Association’s New Rule. [Reuter Telegram.) London, February 25. The English Lawn Tennis Association has announetd alter consultaii.n with the American Association and leading British players that the following warding of[Reuter Telegram.) - 154 words
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Article46 1925-02-27 20 Selangor Heat H.M.S. Durban. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 2f>. In a rugby match yesterday Selangor boat H.M.S. Durban by 22 points to 17, after a most interesting game. The navy men played very well, and ihcir clean, effective tackling was particularly notable.46 words
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Article29 1925-02-27 20 Malacca Beat Selangor. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, February 21. In the match between Malacca and Selangoij Malacca won by 2—1. Selangor led by 1—0 at the interval.29 words
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Article116 1925-02-27 20 The following cards were returned in the ladies monthly imyial February ai the Garrison Golf Club Mrs. Julius 1 Up Mrs, Webb *j Down Mrs. Miller 3 n Lady Colina Hussey ..3 Mrs. Anderson ..3 Mrs. Page ..5 jj The Keppel Golf Club February medal (stroke) resulted in a116 words
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111 1925-02-27 20 All the warships which ar <> Cf trating at Singapore for the ferenc will bo hole, by S J ,tur<iav'‘,„!! ta S. ond ume «f thorn wn| arrive to-morrow evening. Then be sixteen vessels here s,\ inclu(j cruiser.,, sloops, ami submarine, they will111 words
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63 1925-02-27 20 The votes* ot' members of the Sin .mi, 0 Turf Club on the question of whethtr 'reighi allowance should be ma»L *f< horses belonging to up country ow ne entered for Singapore meeting's \u counted on Saturday, ur.d the rc*u,: announced as63 words
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178 1925-02-27 20 Two Hylams were attacked by a gai of eight men, believed lo bt member* a secret society, in Killincy Hoad Saturday night, and were subsequent taken to Tan To?k Seng’s Hospital, i> of them seriously wounded. Three men were arrested by t Orchard178 words
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Article178 1925-02-27 20 A new resident in Penang P 1 t!ou makes it necessary or him to join practically all the clubs—Penang Club, Coif t h-•. Club, Cricket Club, SwinnmW Automobile Club, and Turf t lue (,’kexhaust t’ne li-1 —will laid that t! fees leave him little, ii any,178 words
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Article24 1925-02-27 20 licntcr's nrrrnl ,f,, l the total amount he had re»" 1 m h the fund for preservin'.; Cathedral was $2<l,7b>.iA24 words
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123 1925-02-27 21 I i. ,u.siih of a tow* |’|y'"i \vV‘e I,l |v*‘<‘ doo at his house, It •i l r V ii*;inoss at Snnarang, v at 7 last ft. U|-!>i‘ r n f t h)ve or four Chinese. Kit **y n and there was a123 words
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673 1925-02-27 21 T of tin'. Anslo-Chiiieso „|j |!>,vs' As*.Mati.m save a <linI; K.l'!«.n\v B >>ii •'<! residence* l*Bci alley B"' t| M occasion of the departure W, K l'rijicinal. the Uev. I’, L. 1 each, an.l h oil fill'll ugh. Most of the ■Vh, is of673 words
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Article970 1925-02-27 21 (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, February 2d. Hockey: In their last 4 an;e for this year, played against Selangor on the (Mu: r'adang on Saturday, .Malacca won by 2 j; o*iIs to one. This is Malacca’s second victory as they recently beat Negri Sembiiun. The play was fairly970 words
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165 1925-02-27 21 Kavena Shaik Daw'ood, the well-known Singapore dubash, and his wife, hinto Haji Ismail, were plaintiffs in an action which came before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), in the Supreme Court yesterday. The defendant, Shaik I)awood’s mother, was sued as165 words
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Article191 1925-02-27 21 Tile full Court of Appeal finished its sittings on Tuesday at the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court, when three Selangor criminal a open Is were heard, says the Malay Mail. Mr. Justice Sproule, Mr. Justice Watson and Mr. Justice McCabe Reay were engaged in heating the appeal191 words
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Article101 1925-02-27 21 BRETT.- -On Februnry 21, 192 f», nt. the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Britt, a daughter. GOLDIE.- On February 21, 1925, at the Maternity Hospital, Penang, to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Goldie, n son. Jf NES. On February 20. 1925, at the l’ri vate101 words
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Article200 1925-02-27 21 Singapore, February 2fi. EXCHANGE. On Tendon, Bank 4 m/a 2/4% Demand 2/4 1/32 Private 3m. credits 2/4 17/32 On New York, Demand 55!4 Private d/s 57*% On France. Bank On India. Bank T. T. 154% On Hongkong, Bank T. T. p.c. prem. On Shanghai, Bank d/d 73%200 words
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Article467 1925-02-27 21 MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller* 1 l Batang Padang 0.62% 0.65 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.70 1.75 i*1 £1 Idris Hydraulics 2S/6 29/6 c<L 1 1 Johan Tin 0.54 0.57 10/-10/- Kampong 42/- 43/£1 £1 Kamunting Tin 57/6 58/6 10 10 Kinta Asso. 6.20 6.50 1467 words
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Advertisement89 1925-02-27 21 NOTICE \1* c:.Hi:«v»uCHtioi»« for both the Straits 'l’in.,»s and the Straits Budget should bo addressed in tbc’ Hoad Oft'oo. fVei 1 and Stanley St reels, Singapore, Straits Settlements. 1 }io post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is *."4 n vonr. The nost89 words
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Obituary79 1925-02-27 21 DEATHS AINGKR.- On January 19, 1925, nt Rlagdnn on-Mcndip, Churlea Michael Bruce, nn1> son of Douglas and Marjorie Ainger, of Kuala Lumpur, aged 13 months. TiODDER.— On February 20, 1025, after much suffering, Julia Georgina, widow of the late Henry George Hoddor. SLOW TIANG QUEE, Compradore, Wfher lands Trading Society,79 words
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Article58 1925-02-27 1 General.— January Rubber Returns 1 Rubber Items 1 London Rubber Stock* I Indian Immigration I Rubber Price Average* 1 Rubber Restrict ion 2 Rubber harts 2 Local Rubber Auctions 2 Local Share Market 2 Correspondence.— The Associated Chambers 2 Meetings and Report*.— Malay Rubber Planters 1 Waverley Plantations 258 words
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Article72 1925-02-27 1 Amalgamate!.—20,001 lbs. BaUu.— 20,500 lbs. Bukit Kepong.—10,057 lbs. Brnoklands.—80,000 lbs. Reranung.— 17 2! 81 lbs. Borclli.—10,060 lbs. t^nnibong.—27.400 lbs. Cherns.—20,000 lbs. Connemara.—10,520 lbs. Equatorial.— 22,840 lbs. Foabrerr.—4.190 lbs. dciishiel. —28,179 lbs. Kainnsan —10.450 lbs. KejKing Malay.—01,055 lbs. Kong Sang.—2,275 lbs. I<abuan Rileh.—1,100 lbs. Malaka IMnda.—24,087 lbs. New72 words
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Article188 1925-02-27 1 Our Renting corresimmlcnt wires that the report of Rnntau Rubber Company shows a profit $1,700, to which has to he added $8,004 from last year; directors j recommend a 5 per cent dividend, leaving $1,70.") to he carried forward to the next account subject, to directors* fees. The188 words
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Article35 1925-02-27 1 I/ewis atid Peat’s cable roc‘d\i*<l from their London office on Tuesday gives London Rubber stocks 1,691 to«s slown f<»r the wick ending February 21. The total i.ow on hind Is 25/B*o U>ns.35 words
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806 1925-02-27 1 We have received the following minutes of a meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee, held at Kuala Lumpur on February 14, at which there were present :—The Controller of Labour, S.S. and F.M.S. (Mr. E. \V. F. Gilman) Chairman, the Deputy Controller of806 words
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686 1925-02-27 1 Tht' twentieth ordinary general meeting nf the Malay Rubber Planters, Ltd., was held on January 28 at the offices of the cr»m p uny. Salisbury House, Lomion-wall, ilr. A. J. Stevens (the chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in moving686 words
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Article31 1925-02-27 1 The average Rubber price* tnand London for the current bm rl quarter for the period ending 20 are as follows rtotsV’.' f Local y s •■>*,(}, London 1 131 words
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187 1925-02-27 2 rppeived the following statistics from the Controller of Rubber We have plating to the third year of rubber restriction Total Total Total Exports Exports Imports British Restriction Foreign Malaya Area Rubber 1 3 22,488 15,409 9.617 November 24,204 13,221 11,789 IFecember 1? 5187 words
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822 1925-02-27 2 An extraordinary general meeting of liverley Plantations, Ltd., was held on ai'.uarv 13 at Winchester House, E.C., or the purpose of considering resolutions or the increase of the capital of the ompany to i‘160,000 by the creation of a urther 600,000822 words
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Article65 1925-02-27 2 (The Straits Times is not responsible Xui the opinions of its correspondents. Coire sp.ndenls should bear in mind that letter: must be short and to the point. Lon* rambling epistles are liable to be rejected i» ruthlessly cut down. Correspondents mus enclose their names, not necessarily foj publication hut65 words
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Article268 1925-02-27 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—With reference to the retort ol Mr. Lim Kow Thoon to the Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock reproduced on page 5 of youi paper of the 18th instant, I crave a little space in your valuable paper to reply to268 words
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Article316 1925-02-27 2 The report of the Directors of the Knndong Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the twelve months ended September HO, 1924, states :—After charging depreciation upon the assets of the company amounting to $4,578.28 and providing for directors’ fees, the profit and less account shows a net profit on316 words
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Article139 1925-02-27 2 We iiave to acknowledge the 1924 edi tion of the most useful report, with charts issued yearly by Messrs. Lewis and Peat. The report attaches considerable importance to the coming of the balloon tyrf which, it is believed, will make a considerable increase in the use of light139 words
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717 1925-02-27 2 Messrs Guthrie and Co. report:— Singapore, February 19. A good demand for spot and nearby rubber further enhanced values, and the inarxet for most part of the week has been firm with buyers over. Locally we have been above London parity owing to717 words
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Article1733 1925-02-27 3 Weekly Reports of Singapore Firms. Mr.v r.i. 1*'rasi*r and Co.'s weekly report, i dated Kebiuary 2'», states: Fluctuations in the price ol liotii tin and rubber have been very small during the past week. A drop of l,0Ho tons in tIk London stocks had a hardening etleet1,733 words
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RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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345 1925-02-27 3 Stock Par Exchange p a r Stock Valx*- Company. Prices. Value. Company. p hen u \nglo-Malay 25/0 Uncoi Pr '<‘es. fl Aver Kuning 40/ A 39/ II Bakap Plant ns 10/ L^? n A8latlc 3/9 il Banteng 27/0 abok 2/9 £1 Batu Caves 15/0345 words
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757 1925-02-27 3 f'upital Issue I-.-I Up Value Dividend, '5, -AA r Company Co. Kvatt. ir.o nnn J p.c. mt. a/c year 29-2.2sA!lenby i L »O 1.23 1.25 130 n. >7 m? px ,nt a/c year 30-2-25 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.00 110 1.00 1.10 »5 5 nil757 words
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