The Straits Budget, 20 May 1926
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1926-05-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] Cl*. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. MAY 20, 1920 Price 2.“> cents (S.S. Currency) or 7cL27 words
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Article269 1926-05-20 1 n EAUKRJ; Public cy» i p.ut.u.i's »»•'< nl 1’ji >• Stwilins P' < > l 1!l Hv Air t-th.r The Tw; kow Problem Eiwiisie- 8 ii: Mttla>« fliRrantK. K.utor and Sp*d»l CcUTill',' k< Nl v > tflurrs— SrOM-r. K-iviru-itj Supply nf Pato W. N. (mwler n L Maxwell’s OepaJ’tur**269 words
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Article3388 1926-05-20 1 I.S?. lUr h i? a f hunp Thye Phin, J.P., .P., juV f°wkay Leong Sin Nam, lottiW V *u C i ***** elected honorary lent L. L th VP° h Club-a cmrn.plitiould furrii r >iues of Malaya, which xisting U k, T rnior )t the good feeling3,388 words
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Article32 1926-05-20 2 Messrs. Boustead and Co., Ltd. have received the following telegram from the Takuapa Valley Tin Mine :—First ha.f May output .'570 piculs, 286 hours worked, 60,000 cubic yards treated.32 words
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Article49 1926-05-20 2 A Hokicn whs found dead in L’ppcr Cross Street on Saturday night, his body ix-ing covered with abrasions. It is suspected that ten Chinese whose names and dialects are unknown arc concerned .vith the death. A hammer and an iron bar were apparently used as weapons.49 words
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Article61 1926-05-20 2 It is announced in the Gazette that the G overnor-in-Council has directed the tiikiny of a census within the limits of the Municipality of Singapore on the night of Wednesday, June SO. I)r. W. Dawson, acting Municipal Health Officer, will be Superintendent of the census, and Mr.61 words
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Article70 1926-05-20 2 Centenary celebrations in connection with the foundation of Western Australia will be held in Juno. 1929. It has been suggested that an international, or all* British, exhibition should he held to mark the event. This idea is growing in popular favour. In the meantime the people .•f Albany70 words
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Article93 1926-05-20 2 At a meeting of the elected committee held on Monday Mr. J. G. Campl>e!l < President) stated that under Rule 7 of the Association the only business to t* transacted at the meeting was the appointment of 10 additional members to the committee. Nominations were received and93 words
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Article160 1926-05-20 2 F.M.S. Government Appointmen ts The following appointments in the F.M.S. Government Service are notified in the Gazette :—Mr. FL C. ChiUy, to be a Medical Officer; Mr. K. FL H »po -Falkner, to act as a probationary Assistant Commissioner of Police Mr. T. M. Husbund, to act as Superintendent, Survey160 words
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Article212 1926-05-20 2 The following had the honour of dining with his Excellency the Governor and Lady (iuillemaid at Government Flou t* on Friday evening Mr. .T. D. Saunders and Mrs. Saunders. Mr. A. W. Vick, Mr. U. R. H. Webb ami Mrs. Webb, Mr. R. Page and Mrs. Page, Mr.212 words
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Article53 1926-05-20 2 The annual report of the Intern.*Credit and Trading Society. R,l T‘'V“»! shows profits for the year amount F. 3,122,381). After deducting p fe} appropriated for reserve fund. F* i w J reserved for taxes, and FC’tW *7° balance is F. 257,013. A diviVlVn/i seventeen per cent, will53 words
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Article79 1926-05-20 2 The preliminary enquire >v Ui < menced on Tuesday in the’Sec nil before Mr. H. R. Bull in which ,1! wa, charced with f .wry. The is Ooh l.Hk Hunt, who it j s obtained a cheque hook with a cert fi r V purporting to have79 words
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Article104 1926-05-20 2 The Marquis of Clydesdale and 5b E. Eagan, two well-known amateur boxers arrived at Singapore on Monday fr.»m R ar g"or. in the course of a tour of the Ea g Their stay was a very brief one, how" ever, as they embarked on the Tasrrg104 words
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Article130 1926-05-20 2 The Singapore Municipal healii statement for the week ending May 8 give? the total number of deaths as 248 repro renting a death rate of 31.58 per ini.'e per annum compared with 35.15 in tfc. preceding week and 30.30 in the eorr«ponding week of last year. The130 words
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Article152 1926-05-20 2 Pearson’ s Fresh Air Fund. This fund has n »w been closed and we are sending to the head-quarters in London, this week, a draft for £lOO subscribed by the generosity of our readers. Ir particular we tender our warm thanks to two an inynious donors—one who pur up a152 words
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Article178 1926-05-20 2 Past and present members of tin Middlesex Ftcgiment were entertained b> past and present officers of the re/i» ic! 1 on Saturday night last at the Kuropc Hotel. Col. R. H. Hascldine, D-S.O--presided, and made an impressive at the er.d of the dinner recalling t'- r wherever178 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1154 1926-05-20 3 that of silent assent.—Straits Times, May 13. -Straits Times, May 13. If the belief still lingers in some trters that the function of the Straits Settlements Association is limited to postprandial oratory, it must have been dispelled by the record of the Association during the past year, whichthat of silent assent.—Straits Times, May 13.; -Straits Times, May 13. - 1,154 words
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Article877 1926-05-20 3 to which we are refen ing.—Straits Times, May 14. Throughout the world, not excluding Malaya, the growth of the cocktail habit among the younger generation cannot fail to give rise to some misgiving. For young girls to indulge in two or more—cocktails before dinner i 3 becomingto which we are refen ing.—Straits Times, May 14. - 877 words
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Article796 1926-05-20 3 .—Straits Times, May 15. When he raises the question of rubber stealing and its disastrous consequences, the H n. Mr. H. E. Nixon opens up one of the most difficult problems which any Government can be called upon to face. With a view to devising means for.—Straits Times, May 15. - 796 words
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Article837 1926-05-20 4 -Straits Times, May 17. The world has grown used to new and ever more daring feats in the realm of aerial travel and discovery. Aeroplane journeys to the East have become such a matter of course that the adventurers obtain little more publicity than a-Straits Times, May 17. - 837 words
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Article874 1926-05-20 4 incorporate the loading mark.— Straits Times, May 18. Mercant.le opinion in Singapore is not altogether satisfied with the new regulations for the -control of lighters on the giound that they do not go far enough, and fail to impose a loading mark upon these vessels. It willincorporate the loading mark.—Straits Times, May 18. - 874 words
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Article1031 1926-05-20 4 Straits Times, May It*. It is disquieting to receive almost daily confirmation of the increase throughout Malaya, particularly in the plantation areas, of malaria, ankylostomiasis and dysentery, all of them insect borne diseases which in addition to taking f toll on human life, gravely hinder iJ try.— Straits Times, May It*. - 1,031 words
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Article108 1926-05-20 5 Record Seizure Made At Penang. (From Our Own Penang, May 17. A record haul of chandu was made by a search party from the Government Monopolies on board the Tilaniba on the vessel’s arrived at Penang from China I "i ts via Singapore. Inder some matting in108 words
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Article175 1926-05-20 5 Negligent Lorry Driver Fined. (from Our Own Correspondent Penang, May 18. has w! ll !i 1 ,not<,r J l« r,, y driver named Raji ligem i r l laiKe( lirs L with rash or negStop after 'nn st, c on<1 w5th failing to failino* <m a °vudent and175 words
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Article1466 1926-05-20 5 The announcement in the cablegrams that the Rotor ship had reached rsitw i oj k from Hamburg is a noteworthy event m shipping economics. This ship it will he recalled, established an entirelvi new departure in motive powi r, being jj Hading ship without sails. Th»* method I1,466 words
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Article144 1926-05-20 5 Objects of Forthcoming Legislation. A Hill was introduced into the Legislative Council to amend the Pensions Ordinance, the principal objects of this Bill l>eing as follows To provide a more comprehensive definition of “public service”; To remedy an omission in existing legislation regarding Governors’ service To give power144 words
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Article35 1926-05-20 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 12. A Tamil greaser employed on the Penang Hill Railway was dragged in the cog-whcels of the cable machinery and decapitated. The wheel weighed seven tors.35 words
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Article591 1926-05-20 5 Renclle-Gleeson. (From Our Own Co"respondent.) Kuula Lun.pjr, May 17. A pretty wedding wav solemnised at Sr. Mary’s Churt.h, Kuala Lumpur at 4 p in. on Saturday, tht Rev. It. Roberts officiating, the contra* ti njr parlies being Mr. Hilary C. It. Kcndic *>f tn»* Malayan !Vil Service and M591 words
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Article130 1926-05-20 5 Important Improvements to The Grand Hotel. The management of the Mount Laviniu Grand Hotel have undertaken several improvements which will be greatly appreciated by patrons of this popular resort. A new ball room facing the son, leading from the main corridor, is already under construction. The room will130 words
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Article2389 1926-05-20 6 Planting Member on Rubber Stealing. OFFICIAL VIEW. Cost of Living in The Colony. Monday, Mhj 17. Present H.E. the Governor (Sir Laurence Guillcmard, K.C.B., K.C.M.G.) H.E. the General Officer Commanding tl»e Troops (Major-General Sir T. Fraser, K.C.B., C.S.I., C.M.G.). Official Members The lion, the Colonial Secretary (Mr. Hayes2,389 words
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Article2193 1926-05-20 6 Heavy Losses on Singapore Island. Mr. Nixon referred to the answer u his question, which was to the effect that the attention of Government had been drawn to the general prevalence of rubber stealing from estates on Singaport island, but the appointment of a select committee (as suggested2,193 words
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Article705 1926-05-20 7 Committee on Rubber Estates* Thefts. The Colonial Secretary said that the Malay member, in his remarks about the cost of living, had quoted from a nt'Aopaper wiiiclj could only give them the <.st ol living for the last two years, and the hon. member had shown even705 words
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Article698 1926-05-20 7 Late Mrs. Jessie Sinipsun. The funeral of the late Mrs. Jessie Simpson, wife of Mr. A. A. Simpson of United Eng meet a, which took place cn May 12, at the Bidadari Cetncteiy, was largely attended. The Rev. G. H. Dough.i officiated both at the Chapel ami at the698 words
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Article63 1926-05-20 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 17. A sensational report from Trorv.h Chan pleat Estate, near Tpoh, state* that, liphtninp struck the manager's hoove and set fire to the attap roof. The. structure was burned down and the furniture destroyed, but the inmetes cm apod. Mr. A.63 words
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Article1401 1926-05-20 8 From Sea to Sea by Motor Car. How many 44 cold weather" visitors to Mahya, 1 wonder, writes Mr. Edward E. Long, C.B.E., in Overseas, have crossed the country from sea to sea? Few, 1 ima-l-Mtf, for the regular pr gramme is to leave the steamer at Penang1,401 words
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Article175 1926-05-20 8 Death of Ship’s Captain And Chief Engineer. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 15. Captain Owen and the Chief Engineer, Mr. W. Telford Cottier, of the Kola, died yesterday on board the ship from cholera. The ship had left the river for Singapore and had to return.175 words
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Article867 1926-05-20 8 Marion Wins The Visitor’s Cup. (From a Correspondent). The Yacht Club was en fete on Sunday morning in consequence of the Visitors’ Cup contest, which is one of the most popular of the year, being, as it is, the means of renewing and cementing old and new friendships. The867 words
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Article297 1926-05-20 8 Steady Progress of Admiralty Scheme. The development of Trincomalee as a naval base is steadily being carried out and, with the completion of the first group of 15 oil-fuel tanks at China Bay and of the ferro-eoncrete oil-fuel jetty the first stage of the construction work has been297 words
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Article62 1926-05-20 8 Body Found in Room at Hotel Van Wijk. Mr. Hector McKinnon Simpson, a Scotsman, of ebout 45 years of age, was found dead in a room at the Van Wijk Hotel, Stamford Road, early on Saturday morning. The body was conveyed to the Genera! Hospital, where, after62 words
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Article70 1926-05-20 8 Believed to Have Been Murdered By Rival Faction. A Cantonese was found in Sago Lane on May 12 suTering from two severe stab wounds in the storaeh. He was taken to the General Hospital where he died almost immediately. He is believed to have been wounded by a70 words
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Article36 1926-05-20 8 New Treaty Signed In Rome. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 12. A new treaty, following much the same lines as the British treaty, has been signed in Rome between Italy and Siam.36 words
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Article69 1926-05-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 12. The Board of Management of the Y.M.C.A. now comprises Mr. Justice Brown, President the Rev. Keppel Cornier, Mr. V. Lunbcrg, Mr. L. A. C. Bige'S Dr. D. C. Richards, Mr. Chuuh Coon Soon, Mr. Khoo Cheng 1100 Captain J. W. T.69 words
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Article2013 1926-05-20 9 Counsel Lodge Objections In District Court. Specification of Charges. Monday afternoon in the IMslnatj u !t U'fore Mr. i'. A. K favi.l eight, “I,| Indiana faced charges m (.ounce- \aitl! ihe robbery of the Banque de IS him., tvhu n took place in .1922,! VhV.1 a sum2,013 words
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Article210 1926-05-20 9 Further Powers for Chinese Protectorate. Certain defects in the Registration of Schools Ordinance will be remedied by an emending bill which was introduced into the Legislative Council. The objects and reasons of the Bill are stated by the Attorney-General as follows Power is conferred upon the Governor in210 words
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Article113 1926-05-20 9 Doctor Successful in Supreme Court. Mr. Justice Deane gave judgment on Friday in the action heard in his court recently in which Dr. A. C. Weerekoon sued G. V. Dawson. In this action the plaintiff alleged that in consideration of the sum of $2,000 subscribed by him113 words
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Article657 1926-05-20 9 Straits-born Chinese and Civil Service. Mr. Campbell asked 1 Secretary of State for tn<* Colonies in the House ot Commons in mail whether any step.!, and, if so, what, nave been taken to employ to any extent British subject** f Chinese* origin in tne Colonial Civil657 words
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Article92 1926-05-20 9 Conditions Stiil Normal In Ceylon. The slightest indications of the setting in of South-West Monsoon conditions is always eagerly awaited. Up till now, says the Times of Ceylon under date May 5, there has been little to suggest that the monsoon is about to “break.’* There have92 words
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Article1258 1926-05-20 10 American College Boys’ Experiences. Two Adventurers From Akron. A casual rou.ark by an American college president explained the presence of two Amerkan university students among the crew of the Fook Sang when that steamer arrived at Singapore from Calcutta end Penang on Friday. These youths, Adih Kararn1,258 words
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Article240 1926-05-20 10 Malaria Among Water Scheme Workers. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan#, May 11. At a mooting of the Municipal Coins'ion the Chairman, Mr. B. Nunn, stated that the? four million dollars municipal loan was fully subscribed on April 28. It will bo possible to allot fully on all applications240 words
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Article903 1926-05-20 10 Progress of Singapore’s New Power Station. One of the Largest in The East. The new Singapore power station is rapidly emerging irom its erysalis stages, ami to-day one finds at Tanjong Pagar an imposing red brick building, which promises, though still in builder’s splints, to be as handsome903 words
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Article563 1926-05-20 10 Career of Head of Preventive Service. The impending retirement of Mr W. H. Taylor, head of the Preventive Service, Monopolies Department, Singapore, will bring to a close an interestin'career of thirty years in the East and deprive the service of a valuable officer It was563 words
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Article135 1926-05-20 10 Governor and Lady Guillemard Attend. That always popular feature of Rare Week the dance at Tanglin Club, was dul> hold on Friday and proved in every way a very successful function. The Club had been effectively decorated under the direction of Mrs. Elder, wife of hr. E.135 words
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Article2285 1926-05-20 11 Another Good Win for Sweet Rivoli. thir d day of the Turf Club spring liiC 1 May 1-4, saw some interesting tv:;nir vhe* rain which fell just before l made the g dng heavy, parti'*1 round the bend into the straight, .Vite of this some of the heavy,ut2,285 words
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Article277 1926-05-20 11 Sequel lo Decision of Struits Judge. The sequel to a recent decision in the Supreme Court is a Bill which was introduced into the Legislative Council on Monday to amend the Merchandise Marks Ordinance, and which is of some importance to local merchants. The objects and reasons of277 words
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Article175 1926-05-20 11 New Legislation in The Colony. Legislation is stated to be necessary to bring the existing Ordinances conferring powers upon Land Officers into confonnity with existing facts, end a Bill was introduced into the Legislative Council on Monday with that object. The objects and reasons of the new175 words
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Article53 1926-05-20 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 14. Sunday, being the 40-day ceremony of the Royal Wedding, will be a grent day for Perak. At the end of the month there will be a big reception of the European community. Tuesday’s water sports have been cancelled owing to53 words
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Article390 1926-05-20 12 Malaya's Relations with South America. Considerable interest attaches to the arrival of Mr. Victor Mansilla in Singapore to take up his appointment as consul for Chile. In conversation with a Straits Times representative Mr. Mansilla out that communications between South America and the Far East were very390 words
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Article157 1926-05-20 12 Hought Land Without Enquiring Into Title. A Chinese, who paid $8,000 for a piece or land and afterwards discovered that it as mortgaged to a bank, applied for the 1 Imont of the bankruptcy orders against him in the Bankruptcy Couit on Friday. The Official Assignee (Mr.157 words
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Article115 1926-05-20 12 To Study Jury System In Europe. A paity of seven .Japanese judge arrived h-re by the Kitano Main on May Iff, on rule for Europe. The visitors intend to Mu hd about a year in Europe and Great 1.nlnin studying the jury system, and will ictmn to115 words
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Article144 1926-05-20 12 Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise. Comparative statement of the total value of Foreign Merchandise, excluding Parcel Post, imported and exported to and from British Malaya dunug 1925 and 1926. VDnDTC IMPORTS. EXPORTS. Increase Increase or or 1925 192G Decrease 1925 1926 Decrease (in thousands144 words
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Article150 1926-05-20 12 (Aneta’s Service.) First Flight in New Guinea Interior. (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, May 13. A wireless fr in Pioneer Camp states that the Stirling Expedition's first aeroplane tlight was completed successfully, when pilot Hoyte flew from the mouth of Membrano River t» Albatross Camp, continuing past the rapids to(Aneta’s Service.) - 150 words
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Article158 1926-05-20 12 Fireman Acquitted at Penang Assizes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May Iff. After retiring for fifteen minutes at thg Assizes the jury leturned a verdict of n r. guilty against Goii Keng Long, a fireman aboard the Seang Bee, who was charged uirn causing the death of158 words
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Article129 1926-05-20 12 European Found Stabbed ]Sv Natives. A tragic incident occurred on night of May 7 at Kebon Djeroek, in the neighbourhood of Kaligot, in Batavia. A European, Victor Schwab, aged 25, was mur-U'K-d as a result of a dispute with native -adoh-drivers. Schwab was in the habi* A'129 words
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Article564 1926-05-20 12 Judge Dismisses Action With Costs. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kua a Lumpur, May 12. The action in which Mr. I). J. Symons, nt»i recently manager of the Port SwoUenham match factory, sued the proprietor of the factory Mr. I.ee Kim Soo for 50 per cent, profits which,564 words
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Article68 1926-05-20 12 [The Straits Times is not r.»* n ;he opinions of its correspondent?*' ll fir pondents should bear iu mind r Cor rtmust be short and to th Ut rambling epistles are liable to fa* ruthlessly cut down. enclose their names, not neC e» L n; M publication but as68 words
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Article132 1926-05-20 12 To the Editor of the Strait, Tim., Sir, —Establishment The C O. c, R. A. S. C.; M/0 Fort C.?' Sanitary Officer, a Doctor 2 nin r‘ H s r n R i t Troops Pu ‘m aS? nm S °i*A A ran sport Officer, 4R? (Jmccis, lo132 words
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Article114 1926-05-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Referring to X.Y.Z-’s letter at pearing on the lltn instant I quite ag? with him except on one point--will ih authorities consider limiting the nu.r.u ot buses on each routes. Should the authorities take th< measure then what is going to114 words
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Article124 1926-05-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Time.*. Sir,—ln your issue of the Cth inst, there appeared an article headed Municipal Street Lighting." We agree with what Night Passers stated about that district. Last Tuesday about 7 p.m. a accident nearly took place between a motor cycle, motor124 words
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Article294 1926-05-20 12 Judgment for £9,700 in Supreme Court. An action was heard in the Supreme C' u t last Thursday before Mr. Justice lAai.e in which J. Khalifa sued C. 1*. ».e Haan and II. J. Schelt’elaar l'or $10,20 1 tor bread) of contract. Mr. Smith and Mr. H. 13.294 words
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Article, Illustration98 1926-05-20 13 Ihe construction of a Municipal power station, which will make Singapore one of the best equipped cities in the East with regard to electricity supply, has been actively proceeding since early last yea**, and the work is now approaching completion. Ihe pictures above illustrate three stages in98 words
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Article, Illustration87 1926-05-20 14 At the top is a panoramic view of the site of Singapore’s new power station at the commomitr Itclow is another view ot the same site showing the hoilcr house almost completed. In the left hand bottom corner is a recent view of the station87 words
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Article, Illustration67 1926-05-20 16 Dato \N. N. (iawler. who is lea\ing IV r England on retirement. has l>een associated with Johore since ISM. He became Education Ollicer in IHO7, and in 1!»I I was nominated an I nofficial .Mtmher of the State Council, and rendered \aluahle service to67 words
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Article, Illustration42 1926-05-20 16 A flashlight photograph ol the main table at tin* hi nose banquet given in Kuala I.umpur in honour of Sir George Maxwell, K.H.E., C.M.G., Chief Secrelar>, just before his departure for home on retirement. I'hutn by 11 7I'hutn by 11 7 /-*'»’ - 42 words
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Article, Illustration44 1926-05-20 16 'i' e otos. by 7". Ailuii'i 1 wo .snapshots of races in progress at the fourth dav of th<< s: Singapore I url Clubs spring meeting. 1 he horses are seen going along the back straight. Photos. by T. A iliiii ii.Photos. by T. A iliiii ii. - 44 words
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PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter and Special Telegrams.
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Article7703 1926-05-20 17 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] Victory for Law And Order. KING’S MESSAGE. Rapid Return to Normal Conditions. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 12. The strike is off. London, May 12. A laconic communique from Downing Sfeot states that the Prime Minister, accompanied by the Minister cf Labour, the Secretary for India,[REUTER TELEGRAM.] - 7,703 words
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Article250 1926-05-20 19 Men’s Complaint Against Companies. London, May 18. Further railway trouble has arisen according to an official statement issued at the conclusion of a joint meeting of the three railway trade union executives in London this evening. It says the trouble is due to the failure of the250 words
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Article146 1926-05-20 19 Franco-Spanish Advance Continues. Paris, May l‘J. Rabat On the left bank of the Oucdkert the French progressed ten kilometers north of Tiziuzli and twelve north of N’ador. (Havas.) Paris, May 1:5. Rabat 'Hie latest ojH*ralions result in a con: idorable reduction of the revoltifik' area ami the occupation146 words
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Article1124 1926-05-20 20 Triumph of Marshal Pilsudski. New Cabinet Formed. London, May 12. Beilin: It is reported from Warsaw that a military revolt has broken out in Poland, and officers supporting ex-Prcsident Pilsudski ate inarching on the capital with troops to overthrow the new Government under Witos. Martial law has been1,124 words
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Article69 1926-05-20 20 Attempt to Seize Customs Revenues. London, May 17. Managua, Nicaragua The revolutionary governor of Bluefiekls called on the American collector of customs to hand over the customs revenues. The collector refused, and requested protection against the rebels seizing the custom house. English bonds issued in 15)09 have the69 words
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Article50 1926-05-20 20 London, May 17. Gothenburg: The Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden, attended by a suite of six, have embarked for America, where they will stay two months. They will visit many Swedish settlements and afterwards will visit China, Japan and India before returning to Sweden in February.50 words
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Article1189 1926-05-20 20 (Ancta's Service.) Successful Landing On Alaskan Soil. Airship’s Journey Over Norlh Pole. London, May 12. Oslo The* Norge crossed the North Pole at two this morning. Flying conditions were excellent. London, May 12. X one. Alaska Amundsen has wire* lesser! to the Norwegian consul asking him to have(Ancta's Service.) - 1,189 words
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Article118 1926-05-20 20 Enthusiastic Scenes in London Streets. London, May 18. A scene recalling the end of the war and the return of the City Imperial Volunteers from South Africa occurred to-day, when the first Brigade of (Juards md the first battalion of the Middlesex Regiment, 4,000 strong, marched from118 words
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Article37 1926-05-20 20 London, May 13. Hankow Over 50 Chinese were killed and many injured by the derailment of a goods train going from Peking to Hankow The victims were travelling on tho tops of waggons.37 words
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Article508 1926-05-20 21 Plan to Overthrow Government. London, May 12. p.rlin* The overthrow of the reff-. in 'a the Government, a concen,,u attack on Berlin, and the establ.r“u f a Reich’s administrator” full authority to dissolve all federal state parliaments and political parwere among the objects of a plot uthed508 words
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Article50 1926-05-20 21 accidental Find in Bombay House. London, May 17. in on a P r > v ate house Ipi) t/°+u Se an investigation of theft nfi ie accidental discovery of a 5iv n arms and 3,000 rounds of •■••iiunition. 1 1 nii-n have been arrested, including 11C(I1scd repairer of50 words
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Article57 1926-05-20 21 on a United States Embassy. London, May 17. in Vn' s ros: The explosion of a bomb < h l American Embassy, by jr,'. 1 s llR: ”t damage was done, is sug'K* eonnectcd with the recent S a new trial of the two bandits of, a n<57 words
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Article265 1926-05-20 21 Non-Permanent Members Of Council. London, May 15. Geneva At the committee dealing with the composition of the Council the Spanish delegate declared that if Spain’s demand for a permanent seat on the council was not conceded it would be futile for her to continue to cooperate with265 words
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Article196 1926-05-20 21 Lord Cecil States the British View. London, May 18. Geneva In the Disarmament Commit*ee Lord Cecil opened the proceedings with a clear exposition of the British view on disarmament. He said Britain was most anxious for a reduction of armaments in view of the financial position and unemployment in196 words
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Article104 1926-05-20 21 Question of Prohibiting Bulb Imports. London, May 18. The Hague In the second chamber Hcer Lovink raised the question of the United States prohibiting the importation of plants and bulbs from the Netherlands on the ground that they are diseased. Heer Kan, Minister of Agriculture, said he104 words
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Article37 1926-05-20 21 London, May 13. Polling: Dr. Yen Isas resumed the Premiership and issued a mandate recon structing the Cabinet. It will include Dr. Szo, the retiring Ambassador a’ Wn-dilngtMi, as Minister for Foreigr V {fairs.37 words
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Article279 1926-05-20 21 Finance Minister’s Call On Mr. Churchill. London, May 16. The French Finance Minister, M. Peret, accompanied by experts, has arrived in London to confer with representatives of the British Government with regard to the French debt to Britain. Paris, May 16. Le Journal says the main French279 words
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Article173 1926-05-20 21 Sentences Imposed by French Court. London, May 18. Paris The second correctional court sentenced the Englishmen, John Leather, to three years imprisonment and a fine of 3.000 ftancs, Ernest Philipps and William Fisher each to two years and a fine of 2,000 francs, and the two Frenchwomen173 words
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Article67 1926-05-20 21 London, May 18. Rome Severe floods have occurred in various parts of Italy. Three bodies were recovered at Adige, Verona. A considerable area is inundated, several landslides have occurred, and nany roads are impassable. The Po overflowed, completely isolating throe districts in Brescia. An avalanche >f snow67 words
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Article90 1926-05-20 21 London, May 18. The India Office announces that at the '•oquoxt of the Government of Bombay the Government of India have decided to appoint a committee of enquiry in connection with the Bombay reclamation scheme. A Bombay cable of February 22 stated that the Government had decided90 words
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Article22 1926-05-20 21 London, May 16. San Per'.o The ex Sultan of Turkey, Mchuipd VI, died <Jjiing the night of ipoplcxy.22 words
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Article170 1926-05-20 21 Proposals for Joint Moslem Meeting. London, May 18. Cairo It is understood that the Indian delegate, Enayat Allah Khan, submitted a lengthy report to the Khalifat Congress proposing :—Firstly, the formation of a permanent committee composed of representatives of all Moslem countries secondly, the formation of local congresses170 words
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Article88 1926-05-20 21 Return to United States Not Desired. London, May IS. Washington The State Department has indicated that it felt that public opinion in the United States would support the reported action of the American Embassy in Berlin in refusing a visa to the passport of Captain Karl lloyed,88 words
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Article54 1926-05-20 21 London, May 13. Manila The Spanish aviators left Aparri at 755 and arrived at Manila at 11.30. London, May 17. Bushiro The Danish aviator Herschend arrived from Bunder Abbas yesterday and departed for Baghdad to-day. London, May 18. Copenhagen It is reported from Baghdad that the Danish aviator54 words
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Article93 1926-05-20 21 London, May 17. Mexico City The Papal Nuncio of Mexico, the Right Rev. George Caiua, who was recently ordered to be expelled from the country for alleged contravention of the clauses of the constitution dealing with foreign ministers of the Gospel, has proceeded to Washington, where he93 words
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Article62 1926-05-20 21 London, May 15. Paris The Japanese delegation to the tenth session of the International Commission on Aerial Navigation gave a dinner in honour of the other commissioners. The guests included Air Vice-Marshal Sir Sefton Branckcr, president of the British delegation, who expressed the opinion that the commission’s labours62 words
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Article61 1926-05-20 21 London, May 18. A private mooting of the American section of the Master Cotton Spinners Federation at Manchester unanimously approved the plan for basic selling prices of American yarns and empowered the short time committee to take a ballot on ‘ho scheme they will draw up as soon61 words
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Article24 1926-05-20 21 London, May 18. In consequence of continuous selling, francs further slumped, closing in Franco at 172 and in Pe'gium at 173.24 words
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Article192 1926-05-20 22 The Economy Bill. London. May 17. Tlie House of Lords passed the third reading of the* Economy Hill. Royal Dutch Dividend. London, May 12. Amsterdam The K >yal Dutch Company is paying a dividend of 23 per cent. Riot in Calcutta. London, May IS. Calcutta A communal192 words
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Article39 1926-05-20 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 15. Anthrax has broken out amongst the cattle in Bangkok. Four animals have died. Rigid control is being exercised. The quarantine sheds for the export of animals are not affected.39 words
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Article66 1926-05-20 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 17. Two moneylenders were ordered to forfeit s2">o bail in the Supreme Court for an appellant who lmd proceeded to Indie, nil attempts to secure appellant’s return Living failed, despite the identification of tattoo marks. The appeal was also dismissed. The66 words
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Article83 1926-05-20 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 18. At the Johan Tin Company’s annual meeting, Mr. Anderson Pole, who presided, said that he regretted that the companv was working at a loss, a sum of was due in directors’ fees. The Hoard hopes to work an -ther two83 words
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Article43 1926-05-20 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 13. A Cantonese named Lee Sean, charged with causing grievous hurt to Ong Ghe by breaking his forearm, was sentenced to one day’s imprisonment and bound over for six months in sureties of $2OO.43 words
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Article37 1926-05-20 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 14. At the Assizes, n Tamil named Chelvnm was acquitted on the charge of murdering Nokeohai. He successfully pleaded self-defence, stating that Nokethai assaulted him with an iron bar.37 words
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Article1246 1926-05-20 22 S.C.CVs Two Goals Against The Gunners. The S.C.C. won a rather lifeless first League lixture against the Itoyal Artillery at the Stadium on Friday afternoon by two goals to nil. Play was scrappy and there was too much kicking out and niiskicking, but the spectators were rewarded for1,246 words
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Article109 1926-05-20 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 12. In the first round of the Stonor Cun yesterday the Chinese A gained an ovei> by 9—1"* VKt0ry Ver Penan Perenakan ff rhe p me was a biff disappointment in fW f a st years s P lendid showing109 words
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Article121 1926-05-20 22 a T m„tS 010 p f per s contain accounts of a tch between Laeut.-Commander GloNe!, Who was the outstanding player at the open tournament played at the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club, Singapore, a? Chinese New Year, and H. W Austin t .ev t raT’l.f ri I121 words
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Article573 1926-05-20 22 The First Match in Sarawak A Miri correspondent write* On May 8, the first Rughy% 4 Match played in Sarawak oot -a!l i Min between a team repreaanti? acc K ss*%. w .«i*t The Regiment kicked off at Stand immediately took the off 5 Pmhollowing a mark, a573 words
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Article177 1926-05-20 22 Programme of Forthcoming Gymkhana. As already announced, a gymkhana y to be held on the Singapore Polo Club’s ground, Balestier Road, on Saturday, June 5, starting at 3.30. The following will comprise the programme Bending Race, Musical Chairs, Apple and Bucket Race, Brick Race, Jumping. Tent Pegging (Swords), Otf177 words
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Article538 1926-05-20 23 Chinese and Japanese Sing es Victories. rpi.,. iul round of the singles quali- IV lu titic n for the Guillemard Cup f> '"v wns played at the S.C.C. on the JJJJ. M st mt. and resulted in the disiiissjil f Hall, Roy Smith, end NaknTheiv was some538 words
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Article35 1926-05-20 23 In the Guilicnmrd Cup trials on the 12th inst. Duncan beat Loong Chong, 6—o Duncan was in splendid form, Lo:»iig wig adopted wrong tactics and chopped > 'ad o. utilising hard drives.35 words
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Article82 1926-05-20 23 THE DAVIS C U P. [Reuter Telegram.] India and Denmark Beaten. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 15. Czccho-Slovakia eliminated a V ,p ao “ond round of the Davis I’, winn.ug the first three out of five "Mtrlios. London, May 1C. < "I* France eliminated Pent 7 1 Davis Cup, winning all[Reuter Telegram.] - 82 words
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52 1926-05-20 23 London, May IN. V in the second round of the VuV* U T competition, Sweden heat '‘inland by three matches to two. u London, May 18. «ome Italy beat Holland by three to two. London, May 18. Barcelona; The Argentine beat Hunr *V by three matches52 words
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Article361 1926-05-20 23 Hamilton's Fine Score Against Services. The S.C.C. defected the Services on the padang on Saturday with two wickets in hand. The military eleven batted first, and scored 82 for three wickets on Friday afternoon. On Saturday Captain Faulkner was run out with his score at 61, and the361 words
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Article340 1926-05-20 23 Some useful hitting by several S.C.C. batsmen w.is the only interesting feature of the match played between the Club’s second eleven and the Lanka Union at the Ualestier Road ground on Saturday afternoon. O’Connor and Jacobs opened the Club 'r.nings, and put on 97 for340 words
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Article314 1926-05-20 23 [Reuter Telegram.] Ten Wickets Victory Over Hampshire. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 13. The match at Southampton between i Hampshire and the Australians was resumed before 4,000 spectators and in Hue weather. The wicket was in good condition. The Australian innings closed for 371. Gregory scored 130 not out,[Reuter Telegram.] - 314 words
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128 1926-05-20 23 London, May IH. A v .crowd of 5,000 was present at Lord’s on the third day of the mutch between the Australians and the M C.C. The sky was overcast, and the wicket was soft and easy. The match ended in a draw. The128 words
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Article38 1926-05-20 23 [Reuter Telegram.] Carr Appointed Captain of English Team. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 12. Mr. F. F. Warner, chairman of the M.selectors, announces that Mr. A. W. Carr has been appointed Test Match captain of England.[Reuter Telegram.] - 38 words
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Article39 1926-05-20 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, May IS. The H .ngkong cricketers leaving l>.\ the steamer llosang on Thursday com prise Hancock, Balia iclv;, jh.v 'ur i’ r .cess, Fincher, Humphreys. I’.lhmisay, Heed, Sayer, Stripp and Waters.39 words
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Article41 1926-05-20 23 A ceutury was scored by an I poll schoolboy named Hoon Hong, playing l’or Anderson School against the Kuala Kangsar Malay College, on Saturday. The school made 296 for seven, and won by an innings and ICO runs.41 words
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Article150 1926-05-20 23 (.Reuter Telegram.] Middlesex IJeats Somerset. lUcuter Telegram.] London, May 14. At Lord’s Middlesex boat Somerset by nine wickets. Somerset made .'111#, of which Yung compiled 100, but were dismissed for 100 in the second innings. Haig took four wickets for .’12 and Stevens four for 44. Middlesex made(.Reuter Telegram.] - 150 words
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235 1926-05-20 23 Leicestershire’ s Failure Against Yorkshire Bowlers. London, May 17. Yorkshire won by an innings and 95 runs against Leicestershire at Leeds. The visiting county were dismissed for r>*2, six wickets falling to Macaulay for 22. Yorkshire declared with 295 for eight wickets, SutcliiTe and Leyland being the highest scorers with235 words
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61 1926-05-20 23 London, May 11. Surrey won their match at the Oval against Gloucestershire by an innings and s.'] runs. The home county declared with 428 for six wickets, Hobbs making 112. Gloucestershire were dismissed for 135, Shepherd’s five wickets for 20 including the hat-trick.61 words
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Article194 1926-05-20 23 London, May 18. At Leighton Somerset defeated Sussex by 2D runs. •Somerset scored 233 in the first innings, losing seven wickets to Bowley for 57, j.nd 113 in their second venture, Tate taking six wickets for 33. Sussex were dismissed for 108 and 239,194 words
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Article211 1926-05-20 24 [Reuter Telegram.] American Walker Cup Players. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May l.*». The American W’alkei Cup players niadv :t favourable impression in an initial out in,r at Sandwich, where ;.n xciting contest ployed in n gale of wind and showers concluded with a dramatic vut-ny for the British Walker ('up[Reuter Telegram.] - 211 words
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Article80 1926-05-20 24 London, May 17. A feature of the British amateur golf draw is the miaib* r of rlashimis amongst the 27 American eompetitors whic h occur, should the latter win the fir.-1 and second rounds. Von Elm and Ouimet may meet in the M*cond round. Jones and (Jardner80 words
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Article103 1926-05-20 24 London, May 17. The Oxford and Cambridge golfers avenged yesterday s defeat at the hands of the American Walker ('up comiietitors at Rye by three matches to two. In foursomes Ouiim t and Guilford lH*at Wetherud and Tolley by one hole. Gillies and Hooman lrent Sweetser slid Mackenzie103 words
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Article137 1926-05-20 24 London, Maj IS. At Woking the American Walker Cup competitors were sensationally defeated by a strong “Moles” team, captained by Harris, by five matches to love. In foursomes Harris and Hczlet beat •Ione« and Sweetser 4 and Torrance and Heck beat Ouimet and Guilford by two holes,137 words
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Article115 1926-05-20 24 S',xt*cii cards were taken out for the May ladles spoon and the result was a win for Mrs. P. S. A. Georgeson, who returned a score of 52—12 =4O nett. The f' lowing ladies have qualified for the I,'idles Empire Doek Cup Mrs. I*. S. A. Georgeson 52—12115 words
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Article38 1926-05-20 24 Our Ipoh correspondent wires Playing in the Ipoh Golf Club monthly nw*dal competition, Mr. W. Waytc did the fifth hole (135 yard?) in one. He was not the v. inner of the competition.38 words
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Article67 1926-05-20 24 [Reuter Telegram.] Paolino Heats Spalla. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May I'd. Barcelona In a contest for the heavyweight championship of Europe the Spaniard Paolino Ix-at the Italian holder Spalla on points. The winner takes 80,000 pesetas und the loser -10,000. Paolino beat Phil Scott, the British champion, last -year[Reuter Telegram.] - 67 words
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Article87 1926-05-20 24 Hoy Wa I ley, the flyweight champion of Malaya, has received an offer for a return isit to Manila next month with the prospect of meeting Little Moro for the llyAiiulit championship of the Client. He will probably accept and take his mother Young Walley, who87 words
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Article115 1926-05-20 24 [Router Telegram.] List of Probable Starters And Jockeys. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May Is. Tin* following the list «f probable •itarter> for tin* Derby, to be run or> lime with them jockeys:— Apple Sammy (Jellss). 11 ist (How I James). Birarbonna (Li. Richards). Lookb t i R. J mes).[Router Telegram.] - 115 words
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Article66 1926-05-20 24 Withdraws as a Candidate For Council. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May J4. It is reported that Mr. Quah Bong Kee, who was nominated by the Straits British Chinese Association of Penang, of which he is president, as prospective candidate vice the late Mr. Yeoh CJuan66 words
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Article179 1926-05-20 24 Talam Mines, Ltd.—Output of April, from all sources was picul* 075 under tribute arrangement**. Tongkah Compound No. 2 X. L.—Hours run til3 hours, yardage treated 09,570 cubic yards, output 307 piculs. The Pahang. Consolidated.—3,s72 pels. Ipoh Tin Ilredging.—77s pels. Langsunu Tin, Ltd.- Yardage 7,888, hours run 401. output179 words
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Article32 1926-05-20 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 18. A mail hag from Ipoh to Malacca was lost m transit to the local station last night and is still untraced.32 words
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Article328 1926-05-20 24 Objects of Newly Formed Association. Many prominent members of the Malay c >mm unity attended a meeting held at the Istana, Sultan (lute, last week to ..insider the formation of an a sociation co be known as the Malay Union of Singapore. Among those present wore the following328 words
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Article44 1926-05-20 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 14. A Singapore passenger, Mr. Murphy, proceeding home by the Patroclus, was nearly left behind at Penang the liner bang overtaken in the roads by a launch cn which he went out to her.44 words
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Article96 1926-05-20 24 IMILU. On May 11. ipgrt. at Klebnng, Malacca, the wife of T. F. Anderson I’ole a son. JOHANNES. On May 17, 1926, at 10, MeycMansions. Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. Basil K. .lohanr.es, a daughter. Calcutta and Sourabaya papers please copy. 'I 111 HKI/K.-At t!ie Kuropean Hospital, Kota Bharu,96 words
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Article135 1926-05-20 24 Singapore, May 19. EXCHANGE. )n London, Bank 1 m/a )emalld o 1/p; Private 3m. credits > 3n New York, Demand •M)' M Private DO d/s r in France, Bank T.TI Jn Iiuiia, Bank T.T. j-j,. On Hongkong, Bank T.T. i j U j.* Or. Shanghai, Bank T.T.135 words
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Article451 1926-05-20 24 Singapore, May 19. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers fl tl Asam Kumbang 57'G 60/- cd. 1 1 Br.tang Padang 0.TT 1 0 SO 1 1 1 lilam Tin 1.37% L42 1 1 I l.lris Hydraulic 01 63l 1 Johan Till 0.42 1 0.47’* It*/- III'-Kampong 17.0451 words
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Advertisement87 1926-05-20 24 NOTICE All comm urinations for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be i'lldresseri to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times tc the* United Kingdom and foreign countries is IK a year. The post free price87 words
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Obituary145 1926-05-20 24 DEATHS COTTIER.—At Bangkok, May 14, 1926, of cholera, W. Telford, aged 38, chief cngineer, S.S. Kolu, dearly beloved husbanc of Elsie Barbara Cottier. I>L SILNA.—At No. 80-7, Kampong Java Roach on May 11, 1926, Rudolph Edward de Silva, 19 years. Deeply regretted. l.M.S. und Malacca papers please copy. n.OKR. On145 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article92 1926-05-20 1 Central P m, ll£B ,,ore Official Quotations 1 Rubber Price Averages I'mlon Kubber Stocks ■n,<. Singapore Auction 1 ft,,hlvr and the Strike Rubber Position (rude Rubber r Rubber Companies’ Warnings 1 Rubber Factory Law f Madras Recruiting Rubber Restriction Statistics f Lm-al Rubber Auction f New Uses for Rubber92 words
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Article72 1926-05-20 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Forward Contract Quotations Spot Seller Frices N July Oc?. l>ato LMon S’porc May June Sept. Dec. May s. d. 1> i |i 0.7‘J 0.71* 0.78'- 0.78 0.<8 It 1 11*1 0.774 0.77'- 0.774 0.77 0.77 1) 1 104 0.70 0.764 0.70 0.754 0.754 i7 Market72 words
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Article34 1926-05-20 1 T!u exportable percentage for the current quarter is 100 of standard and the iverage prices in Singapore and London to May It* have been Singapore 78.0 cents. London Is. 8.37 d.34 words
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Article30 1926-05-20 1 Lewis and Peat’s cable received from theii London office on Tuesday gave 11tons deciease, making the total London lubber stocks at May 8, as revised, 10,226 tons.30 words
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Article132 1926-05-20 1 Jhc Singapore Chamber of Commerce JvuMh i Association held its 7G0th auction, yesterday, when there was catalogued 1.142,502 lbs. or 510.00 tons olfcr*'j «0 1,20-1 lbs. or 310.08 tons; sold o-d.060 lbs. or 250.23 tons. i Spot London is. io*4d. New York 47 cts. TRICES REALISED. Ribbed132 words
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Article31 1926-05-20 1 -V cable received by Messrs. Lewis and ~;,t from their London office on Satur(li>y states Rubber easier tendency. Strike situa- n improving. Several trades resuming w jik.”31 words
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Article169 1926-05-20 1 (Aneta’s Service.) New Ordinance Regarding Factories. (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, May 18. The Government have introduced an ordinance in the People’s Council regarding rubber factories for manufacturing native rubber. An accompanying note explains that the export of native rubber in 1925 was 80,000 t ms, dry rubber, valued(Aneta’s Service.) - 169 words
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Article76 1926-05-20 1 Two Chinese Captured Off Pulau Pisang. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Friday Only one rubber smuggling capture has been reported to the local customs officials this week. At 2.15 a.m. on April 29 the Kalai arrested a kotak off Pulau Pisang and found aboard 14.65 piculs of76 words
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Article169 1926-05-20 1 Most of the rubber imports by the Straits Settlements come from the Dutch Indies, and what is described as “wet” imports (from which, for net weight, a deduction of 30 per cent, should be made) represents the bulk of the Dutch Indies native production. The figures, therefore, have169 words
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Article121 1926-05-20 1 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., report that they have received telegraphic advice from the Secretaries of Kimanis Rubber Ltd. that the Board have decided to recommend, subject to audit and usual adjustments, a final dividend in respect of the financial year ended December 31. 1925, of 10121 words
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Article155 1926-05-20 1 Importations into the United States. We are indebted to the Planters Association of Malaya for giving the following details of the importations of crude rubber into the United States during March, 1926. The figures have been compiled and distiibuted by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net155 words
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Article153 1926-05-20 1 Final and Interim Dividends Paid. The directors of the Straits Rubber Company Ltd. recommend the payment of a final dividend of 9 per cent, making 14 per cent, for the year. The net profit for the year was £154,535. The Bagan Serai Company Ltd. will pay a final153 words
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Article99 1926-05-20 1 Particulars are now available of the earnings of the leading American rubber manufacturing concerns during 1925, ar.d the following table compares net profit? with those of 1924. The profits are shown after deducting Federal taxes, depreciation, and interest on funded indebtedness, etc., and it will be99 words
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Article686 1926-05-20 1 Final Dividend of 15 Per Cent. Declared. The annual general meeting of the Sandycroft Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at Messrs. Harrisons and Barker offices, C bartered Bank Chambers, on Monday. Mr. W. A. Sims, presided and there were also present Messrs. J. L. Lonie, Chew Woon Poh,686 words
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Article1508 1926-05-20 2 Large Increase in Profits Reported. At the 20th ordinary general meeting of Rubber Estates of Johore, Ltd., on April 14, the chairman, Sir Frank Swettenham, said Since 1 had the pleasure of meeting you a year ago a small acreage of plant ed ravines lias been abandoned.1,508 words
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Article119 1926-05-20 2 NeW Ordinance for Dutch East Indies. The Dutch East Indies government, fearing that an undesirable state of affairs would exist if a considerable number of factories were erected as a result of competition and enthusiasm on the part of individuals or companies interested in rubber, has passed119 words
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Article55 1926-05-20 2 Recruiting has been generally resumed in Madras Presidency but the following taluks are closed to recruiting owing to prevalence of disease South Arcot, Gingi; Tinnevelley, Striwugundam, Thiruchandur, Nangunery and Sankaranainarcoil Salem, Salem, (under the jurisdiction of the A. E. C. Negapatam) and Salem and Uttankarai (under the jurisdiction55 words
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Article709 1926-05-20 2 Statistics for the Month Of April. The Controller of Rubber Exports. Kuala Lumpur, forwards us the following statistics up to and including April, 1926 (4th Restriction Year). I Total Exports Total Exports Total Imports British Malaya. Restriction Area Foreign Rubber (at minimum rate of duty) 13th quarter November,709 words
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Article750 1926-05-20 3 icikam. Karak, Hidden Stmuns And Others. Thl su IU of Ihc following various F nnx.* are li.te.e«tln« i'Tc'mt profit for 1925 of BiUam Hub- Lw is £21,035. and sum brought /io669. The directors propose to 1,1 *1;: ii taxation reserve £2,000, to of mature areas £5,000, to d750 words
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Article684 1926-05-20 3 Offered 316 Tons Sold 234 Tons. Lewis and Peat report Singapore, May 12. Business has been most restricted this wec f» the market has remained remarkably steady. London reports that more trade is passing and predicts that a satisfactory termination ot the strike would result in speculators684 words
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Article959 1926-05-20 3 Flowers That Never Die Glossy Fabrics. One has become 8) accustomed to look upon rubber as applied principally to general utilitarian purposes, such as tyres, mechanical parts and adjuncts to machinery, cables and electrical devices etc., that its adaption to more artistic and aesthetic purposes is959 words
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Article314 1926-05-20 3 Ank >1u.—.‘5,618 lbs. Alor Gajah.—l4,lso lbs. Ayer Panas.—4H,otM) lbs. Australasia.—lo,ooo lbs. Anglo Malay.—oB,l24 lbs. Allenby Rubber.—26,sloo lbs. Bui *h Ku- up. —550,000 lbs. Bikum Rubber.—2B,7oo lbs. Broome (Selangor).—ss7,4oo lbs. Batu Tiga (Selangor).—loo,ooo lbs. Bukit Kajang.—64,so9 lbs. Balgownie.—2o,olo lbs. Bukit Kubu.—l4,ooo lbs. Bajoe Kid0e1.—1517,220 lbs. Bruseh.—2o,slsll lbs. Bedford Plantations.—lo,27B314 words
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Article682 1926-05-20 4 Profits for Year Exceed £3,200,000. In accord with market anticipation*, piofits of the* Dunlop Rubber Company expanded considerably in the year 1925, the report, issued on April 11, showing an increase of approximately 85 per cent, on the previous year’s liguie. Asaiesultthe directors, “after transfer! ing 1 £1,294,70*8682 words
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Article509 1926-05-20 4 Messrs. Fraser and Co/s Weekly Report. Messrs. Fraser and Co., in their weekly report, dated May 18, state Dull conditions have prevailed in all sections of the market during the week, and only a small business h is Lei n transacted. Tin had a sharp rise to509 words
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Article159 1926-05-20 4 Indian High Court's Stricture On Judge. Calcutta, May 5 :—Ordering the retrial of Mr. G. C. Wilson, the Assam Tea Estate manager, who was acquitted hy the sessions Judge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder in connection with the death of a cooly named Dasrath, the159 words
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759 1926-05-20 4 Capital Issue P fe, a I'aiil Up \alue Dividends Company Qo. Evatt. 1 30 p.c. int. a/c year 28-2-26 Allenfoy ($i) 340 3 60 335 3 a 160 000 1 10 p.c. int. a/c yr. 30-9-26A lor Ciajah ($1) 2 90 3.10 loo 3.10759 words
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Advertisement253 1926-05-20 5 Distributors for S.8. and FMS. and BRITISH BORNEO Guthrie Co., Ltd Motor Department, 20, GRANGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. Sab-Agenta: GROSVENOR MOTORS, Penang. METCALFE’S MOTORS, Ipob. KYLE PALMER MOTORS, Koala Lumpur. ANGLO MOTORS, Malacca. TONG HUAT ft CO, Beremben. MOHAMBD JAFFAR A CO, Kelantan. This title has the profoundest significance to every253 words
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Advertisement284 1926-05-20 6 a 'i m lit ruu. rt tooos too m wow* oonorffaci M lOtttM! wt ssss UV\ 'y£ r~; (AU nc llA^ PrTJL t SECURITY EFFICIENCY THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR CO.. LTD. (latttyt—ttl la tko BtaHi Bottkana) DIRECTORS: K «l > -V* A. E. BADDELEY, Esq., Chairman. Hon'ble Sir284 words
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