The Straits Budget, 3 March 1927

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    26 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] K, SINGAPORE, THLRSDAV, MARCH 1927. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.
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    CONTENTS.
    305 1 Page r\l)KRS— Br :tish N"rih li V nriib" V lumalum a ibndian Tin 4 T.n*e Situation j U.ftlnM.lvod ••Without l’roiii 5 Occasional Notis 1! Shell- in Frunb Concession JJ foreigner- ami mna “inn x St long X *te to Russia L Hookworm ampmgn rture- f«*r China llnli.ii Ni.u.l Hi'.-I'jlal
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    LOCAL AND PERSONSAL.
    3308 1 The Hon. Mr. J. H. M. Robson, C.B.E., i- going to England this month. Mr. A. B. Cobden-Ramsay is appointed to be a Cadet in the Malayan Civil Service. The Methodist Episcopal Church propose acquiring sundry lands in Johore f rr tlu* purpose of church sites. Miss
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    THE KING OF SIAM.
    220 2 Coronation Anniversary Ceremonies. Benefits of His Majesty’s Rule. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok. February 28. The coronation anniversary ceremonies concluded on Saturday evening with a civic ball attended by over 2.000 people. Their Majesties were present, U*ing received by Prince Yugala. Minister of the Interior. On
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    Dutch Warships’ Visit.
    136 2 Week’s Ceremonial Stay At Singapore. Two Dutch warships, the Socmba and the Flores, will arrive at Singapore on March 8 on an official visit to Singapore, and will stay here a week. Tile complement of each ship is 57 Europeans an. i>) Asiatics. In view of the
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    F.M.S. Flood Victim.
    108 2 The following was the coroner’s verdict concerning the death of Mr. C. Poland Search, Office Assistant, Construction Department, F.M.S. Railways, which occurred on December 2'J last, during the flood in Kelantan :—Deceased, Mr. C. I*. Sdarch, Office Assistant, F.M.S.R., Pergau, appears to have been in a very
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    Death of Sir E. Marshall-Hall.
    108 2 A Reuter telegram from Lond <n announces the death of Sir Edward Marshall-Hall, K.C.. the well-known barrister practising in London and on tne South-Eastern Circuit and Sussex Sessions He had been Recorder of Guildford since 11)Iff resigning from hi* f eat 1M Parliament as Conse
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    THE WEEK-END COLUMN
    743 2 China It is a pity that so many of the transports conveying troops to China have it steam through Singapore without st 0I) ping, especially when the Entertainments Committee had made such excellent arrangements to give the men a good time if they came ashore. But doubtless
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      BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.
      775 3 Straits Times, February 24. ,.„,,r S c of the next few weeks -,1 Sir Neill Malcolm will be his associations with "'ia which he is re-visiting as Pne1 f lh0 Court of Directors of the ■7; North Borneo' Company. Our r 0 c monies out with the
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      A BRITISH ULTIMATUM.
      830 3 than a snake in the grass.—Straits Times, February 25. Britain’s patience with Russia is at last exhausted and a strong note has been despatched to the Union of the Soviets. The note is neither rude nor abrupt. It goes into vital questions and I is as courteous
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      REMBIAN TIN.
      966 3 i (•(•lain nrv>tint of calmness.—Straits I limes, February 2J. So much has been said and written about Pontianak Gold Concessions that the impression may have been made that this was the only Malayan-floated concern in which early expectations had not been realised. This is far from being the
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      TENSE SITUATION.
      926 4 •ntering into tin* lists against us.—Strait* 1 inn s. Fehru: ry js. The situation at Shanghai grows daily more* dramatic. Interested Powers aw* at last working in harmony as regards the defence of fow ign lives and property, and the jxditical position aroused by Britain’s voluntary isolation is
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      A PROBLEM LEFT UNSOLVED.
      851 4 —Straits Times, March 1. At the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday much time was devoted to the discussion of one of the lity’s hardy annuals by endeavouring to arrive at a solution of the problem of the control of our hawkers. Hitherto this important
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      “WITHOUT PROFIT.”
      1105 4 tu'b’oits and grievances aired.—Straits l .ir.vs, March 2. Another meeting of the Federal Council has come and gone. It has differed little from its predecessors. The usual rambling speeches of non-official members and indirect answers to direct questions make up the main total of the proceedings. On reviewing
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    Thomson Road Tragedy.
    262 5 Coroner Returns Verdict Ol Murder. Before Mr. F. G. Bourne in the Coroner.* Court, yesterday, the Thomson n< au inquest was resumed. A Japanese couce shop-keeper, named JuZo Kayama, sain he had a snop near a Japanese t iuu in '1 homson ftoau. He anew the two
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    Queen Alexandra.
    112 5 Malaya’s Contributions to The National Memorial. 1 blowing is a copy of a letter (ha to Governor by the Vice- the committee of the v m rial to Queen Alexandra l livX. *1 c k nc .y>—It i< VIith great vi rv <; C at wr ‘te to
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    OCCASIONAL NOTES
    1172 5 [Straits Times, February 24 t. March 2.] While there is no doubt that the investor c mid not be persuaded to touch with a pitch fork a scheme of which ht knew nothing, the inveterate share market gambler does not particularly cart whether a company is sound or
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    CONTRACTOR SUED.
    130 5 Question of Guarantee Of Order. Mr. Graham Hutchison was defendant in an action commenced in the Supreme Court, yesterday, in which the plaintiffs, Chop Kap Liong, claimed $3,51G in respect of an alleged guarantee. Plaintiffs stated that they sold a quantity of timber to a sub-contractor lor the
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    PARIS GRUMBLERS LEAGUE.
    123 5 The Value of Concerted Murmurs. Paris, February 19 :—A thousand shop keepers, working- men and women, have joined the League of Grumblers. Marcel Chartrain, the President, says Isolated grumbles never attract attention from the G ivernment. I propose to cent ralise unheeded complaints until they develop int)
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    SHANGHAI STRIKE ENDS.
    643 5 [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Called Off by Labour Union. No Cooperation from The Merchants. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, February 24. The Labour Union has decided fo call off the strike. The Union issued the following communique “The general strike has lasted five days and as a
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    FEDERAL COUNCIL.
    2455 6 Flood Problems Discussed In Debate. Unofficial Members Discuss Reconstitution. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, February 28. A meeting of the Federal Council was l:< id this morning, the High < ommissioner, Sir Laurence Guillemard, presiding. The Chief Secretary moved that Council approves the report on the present
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    F. M. S. Agriculture.
    496 6 Annual General Meeting At I Kuala Lumpur. I (From Our Own Corresi* I Kuala I.umpur, February I The annual general meet big i f a. I Malayan Agrihortieultural A-.-- i I w.ts hold in the office of the Secrvtai I Messrs. E. D. Duller and Co.
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    ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY.
    97 6 Officers of Malayan Branch 1 ,,r Current Year. At the annual meeting: of the ,l y!‘. branch of the Royal Asiatic k I'Vj v held at the Rallies Museum on last the following officers were for current year:—President, E 0 R. 0. Winstedt, C.M.G. Vito-Pr*; lor t
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    62 7 Times is not responsible for [The Straits correspondents. Corree opinions o 1 in m j„d that letters indent, .hou d be r the point Long ist be ft,, be rejected or cut istleS Correspondents must enclose their wn. 1 oir .‘.ip-sari'y foe publication but rae». of good No letter
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    PRESERVING BOOKS.
    107 7 Tl thc Editor of the Straits Times. ei..— Sonic time ago, there appeared h Zr r ver an article by an Indian An ient describing an inexpensive T Zd protecting book covers from e rim-ation through damp only be ilitUil to mention with what liquid he Urat thl*
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    RARE STAMPS.
    146 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. <; r Will anyone interested in old,] Stamps let me know through -the aciiiuni of your valuable paper the premarket price of used »"<1 s cents postage stamp of Queen fictoria’s type with the words one cent urcharged. which are considered
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    GUNMEN AND ROBBERS.
    187 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.-Cantonese gunmen or robbers irnud with dangerous weapons are rife 'i krrta Ayer Hoad. They often waylay ><munt'olk returning from theatres at light and rob them of their belongings it the point of revolvers or knives. These riitims are terrorised
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    TRUNK TELEPHONE SERVICE.
    392 7 I* 0 the Editor of the Straits Times. —A considerable number of pub- Rations have recently appeared in the 1 1'ess upon the subject of wireless communication in this country anti pronouncements on the same matter have en made both in the Legislative and oderal Councils. Some
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    SANITATION.
    299 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Joo Chiat Road and vicinity have recently been provided with a modern and most sanitary market, but instead of utilising same to advantage, rows of shabby-looking attap stalls were built in the lane opposite Joo Chiat Road, known as Geylang Serai. On
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    PONTIANAK GOLD.
    373 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —As a shareholder in the Pontianak Gold Dredging Concessions, Ltd., my holding is comparatively small, but the attitude of the directors certainly calls for some comment, and if it had not been for Mr. Peck no doubt much more information
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    GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPHS.
    233 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —At the mention of the word telegraph'’ in England, one conjures up visions of a rapid and efficient service but in Malaya, one is reluctantly c-impelled to state that it suggests tne opposite when referring to the Government teiegraph system.
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    Loyalty to Temple.
    288 7 Money from Singapore To India. A common fund maintained by natives of a certain village in India who are living in Singapore was the subject of legal argument in the Supreme Court on Monday afternoon before Mr. Justice Deane. The matter arose out of an action brought
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    Marine Enquiry.
    1023 7 Grounding of Asiatic Prince In Philippines. I lu* murine inquiry was commenced m Monday iu.o the grounding of the motor vessel. Asiatic Prince, in the Philippine Islands on December 15. Mr. P. A. F. David, District Judge, waa president and the assessors were Capt. U. Frcyburg, O.Blfe., K.N.,
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    SOLICTORS SUED.
    3925 8 Interesting Case in Kuala Lumpur. Towkay’s Bijc Claim. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, February 25. An interesting case was heard in the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry tiompertz) in which towkay Law Ngai Poll, of Kuala Lumpur, sued the leg'll firm
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    SEVEN WEEKS ON PAHANG RIVER.
    1642 9 Singapore Launches Back From Relief Work. End of Rail, River and Sea Journey. The full story of the Great Flood in Malaya during the past Christmas and New \ear, and of the way in which Government officers and volunteers grappled with its aftermath, will probably
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    FATAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT.
    597 9 Mr. P. Cave Killed After Hunting Trip. Tragic Affair in Singapore Mess. We regret to announce the death of Mr. 1*. Cave, of Ciuthne and Co., Singapore, which occurred under tragic circumstances on Sunday morning. Mr. Cave hud been on a crocodile shooting expedition with a friend
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    THE TIN MARKET.
    141 9 Kamunti.ny Tin Dredyiny.—First half month of February output 0.10 piculs, hours run 758. Estimated realised value of ore $57,000. Taipiny 'fin Dredyiny.- (2 dredyes) 1«0 piculs, 520 hours, 00,000 yards. Both dredyes lost 5K hours on account of Chinese New Year holidays. South Taipiny Tin.—(1022) Ltd. 1.19
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    KEDAH FISHERIES REPORT.
    2599 10 Purchase Of Power Vessel Recommended. Mr. C. F. (Jreen’s Survey Of Industry in State. An intciosting report upon the fisheries tif Kedah, compiled at tin* request of the* Kedah Government hy Mr. F. Green, Director, of Fisheries in the Strait.-! arid K.M.S., has been published. Th'* report
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    Notes from Malacca.
    400 10 Volunteers in a Flourishing. Condition. (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, February 20. In view of the great success oi th* last Volunteer Badminton Tournament, it has be.*n decided t run another, oper to memb* rs of the Corps, and already over seven v entries have been received
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    WEDDING AT PENANG.
    126 10 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, February d4. The wedding took place at St. George’.Church yesterday, the Rev. Keppel Garniet officiating, of Mr. T. >R. P. Dawson, ot the Co-operative Societies’ Department, Penang, and Miss Angelina Marianne Jannahhai, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Daniel. Both
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    “FAIRLY PEACEFUL” IN SHANGHAI.
    1850 11 [kki tir far EASTERN SERVICE.] •‘Capture” of Revolting Warships. fewer strikers. Mob and Chinese Police Clash. [KKt TlK FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, February So. y» a result of the protests i v prominent Chinese public bodies. "'•Ti-X-ution, in the Ohiro-**- <’ily >v» 1 n( j t«'-da
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    SHELLS IN FRENCH CONCESSION. Strong Protest by The Legation. DIPLOMATIC BODY’S DECLARATION. Warning to Chinese Army Heads.
    495 11 [KKI'TR FAB EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, February 2IL Sun Chuan Fang's local authorities have captured the gunboats responsible lor yesterday evening's tiring, after the cseape of the ecews ot' both vessels. in connection with
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    The U. S. Marines.
    55 11 London, March 1. Washington Brigadicr-tJcneral SmedU yd Butler has been ordered to China t«» command the marines. (ieneral Butler is known as a very strict disciplinarian, lie was lent by the Navy Department three years ago t»» reorganise the easy going police of Philadelphia, and he
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    FOREIGNERS AND CHINA.
    583 12 I REL'TKIt TKIJSUBAMl 1 The Threat to Shanghai Interests. Anxiety in the Senate Committee. i Irfutkr tkijxuam I London, February 23. Paris M. Briand, in a statement to Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, Mid that France would maintain strict neutrality as between the warring factions in China unless
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    Anti-British Methods.
    152 12 Mission Schools Closed By Kuomintang. Shanghai, February 2*. Foochow The Kuomintang aut h )r J^ s at Kienningfu have closed the and the Chinese Red < ross and have ordered the mission schools not to open as long as the native schools remain closed. They also threatened to
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    White Russian Bodyguard.
    80 12 elaborate precauti >ns were taken, both going ami coming to Sungkiang, tor the personal safety of Sun and Chang. The bodyguard included several White Russians. The etTorts of the General Labour I'nion to bring out wmrkers on a one hour strike to-day, as a protest against the
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    An Irresponsible Course.
    167 12 ‘Labour Party’s China Policy Condemned. London, February 28. Referring to the vacillating and irresponsible course of the Labour Party in the present grave and difficult Chinese situation,” Sir Herbert Samuel, the new chairman of the organi-ation of the committee of the Liberal Party, in a sjwech at
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    Reply to Labour Question.
    282 12 Calling Attention to Hostile Posters. London, February 28. Loud Ministerial cheers rewarded the prompt riposte of Sir Austen Chamberlain, replying to a supplementary question arising from an answer to a question in the House of Commons regarding the trial of strikers arrested in the Shanghai international
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    Cost of a Consulate.
    170 12 Present Day Difficulties In China. London. February -8. The report of the comptroller-auditor <n the civil services appropriation accounts mentions that the erection of a consulate at Tengyueh. estimated to cost i‘8,950 originally, had involved. up to Mareh .‘51, 1926,* an expenditure ol i 12,000. The
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    Hankow Agreement.
    290 12 No Compensation Claims to Bej Lodged. London. February 23. In tiie House of Commons, questioned about the Hankow agreement. the lull text of which he had not yet received. Sir Austen Chamberlain said that as only insignificant damage was done to property the question of i compensation did
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    U. S. A.’s China Policy.
    156 12 Cables from Wellington Koo And Chen. London, March 1. Washington Mr. Porter, chairman of ttH 1 House of 'Representatives foreign aHairs committee, has puhlishcd cables com Mr. (hen and Dr. Wellington Koo endorsing his resolution in favour o! independent United State? action in dealing with
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    M.C.C. IN INDIA.
    443 12 Return Match Against Northern India. Tourists Score 232 for Three* Wickets. (Special Cable to the Straits Times.) Calcutta, F’ebruary 2.1. The M.C.C. opened a return fixture against Northern India at Delhi to-dav Batting first, the M.C.C. made 232 for three wickets. Sandham made 74, Brown 40 and
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    Colonial Office Appointments.
    153 12 The following appointments were mad* hv the Secretary of State for the Colonics during the month ended November 10 Mr. Noel Rees, M.A., asst, master, Kdu cation Department, Malaya Capt. K leCv/thwaito, M.A., M. 8., B.Ch., MR.C.S. L. research student in Tropica Medicine, F.M.S. Mr. F. L.
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    A STRONG NOTE TO RUSSIA.
    2904 13 [REITER TELEGRAM] Protest Against Persistent Propaganda. A GRAVE WARNING. Threatened Abrogation Of Trade Agreement. [REITER TELEGRAM] London, February 23. T„ the House of Commons at question Austen Chamberlain mentioned prowled to the late M. Krassin Soviet propaganda throughout the Spire and he again referred to
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    Hankow Demonstration.
    233 14 I JiKITKIC FAI( EASTERN SERVICE.) Protest Against Troops At Shanghai. IKKITKII KAK KASTKK.M KPItVICK.) Shanghai, February 25. Hankow, February 24 Thousands of workers attended a mammoth demonstration to day as a result of the unions calling a twenty-four hour strike as a protest ugainst British troops concentrating ut
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    HOOKWORM CAMPAIGN.
    146 14 To He Waited at Singapore Next Year. The Straits rural sanitatipn campaign, v hirh was inaugurated in the Malacca territory last year and which is now in progress at Penang, will be transferred to Singapore Island next year. This campaign is an intensive drive against hookworm and other
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    FLOODS PROBLEM.
    973 14 11 F.M.S. Chief Secretary’s Remarks. > Public Help Saves Many From Starvation. i The following are extracts from the I F.M.S. Chief Secretary’s remarks on the recent floods as addressed to the Federal Council on Monday The recent floods upcountry, more especially in Perak and Pahang may be
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    JOHORE RIFLE CLUB.
    243 14 Successful Shoot Against The S.V.H.A. At a general meeting of the Johorc Rifle Club held on January 31 the following officials were elected for this year:—President, Mr. F. Glendinning; vice-president, the Hon. Dato Mentii Besar hon. treasurer, Capt. T. Prince hon. secretary, Inche Onn B. Jaafar committee,
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    New Bridge Over Perak River.
    154 14 At the Federal Council meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Monday in reply to the Hon. Mr. J. H. Rich it was stated that no definite date could be given when a start would be made on the new bridge over the Perak River at Enggor.
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    CARS IN COLLISION.
    193 14 Fiat and Ford In Bukit Timah Road. Ten People Miraculously Escape Injury. Accidents still continue to happen with unpleasant frequency on the Bukit Timah Road, although, by pure good chance, there have been so far only few fatalities. Late on the night of Feb. 22 there was
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    More Troops for China.
    103 14 Cameronians and Pack Batteries Arrives. The Blue Funnel steamer Herminius, with the first Battalion of the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) and two batteries of the Pack Brigade from Norwich, England, arrived at Singapore early on Tuesday morning and left again a few hours later after taking in
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    PAWNBROKERS IN COURT.
    323 14 Point Dismissed Before Sir William Murison. A point of interest to pawnbrokers came up in the Supreme Court on Monday when* Mr. J. G. Campbell, on U-half of the Pawnbrokers’ Association, appealed against an order by a p dice magistrate directing the return of properly by a
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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      SKETCH MAP OF SHANGHAI.
      92 15 This map outlines the various districts of Shanghai city, .lust beyond the Cnincse City, and situated on the Whangpoo two or three miles from the Bund of the International Settlement, is the kiangnan Dockyard and Arsenal. The Arsenal is a very large establishment, and has been
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      OFFICERS FOR CHINA
      36 15 Wing Commander R. I.eckie to command the fixing personnel, under the Commander-in-Chief. China Station. l.ieulenant-ColonJ F. B. Ferrers, commanding the 1st Battalion The Caineronians. one of the units of the Shanghai Defence Force.
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      BRITISH NAVAL HOSPITAL SHIP.
      56 15 The British naval hospital ship Maine, of 5.768 tons gross, arrived at Singapore last week hound for China. She remained in port only a few hours. The medical section is commanded by Surgeon Captain W. VV. Ker. C.M.C., who is assisted by Surgeon Commanders F. C.
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      THE BELGENLAND IN SINGAPORE.
      17 15 4 Passengers Pose for a Picture. Mr. Thomas Howell, captain of the Bcl^cnlant^
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      S.R.C. meet Belgenlanders at Cricket.
      48 16 The S R C. met a cricket team (rum the tourist liner Helgenland on February 24 on the Padang and the match was left drawn with the S.R.C. within a few runs of an innings victory. The teams and umpires are shewn above.
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      Amateur Friendly Orchestra.
      31 16 The members of the Amateur Friendly Orchestra celebrated their Anniversary at the house of their President, Mr. Ngo Ueng Huat. The photograph shows the party in fancy dress.
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      Improved Baling Process.
      28 16 The Macilwaine patent pressing and I aling machine for the pressing and baling of oilseeds, nuts, copra, etc., referred to in our columns last week.
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      New Municipal Bandstand.
      15 16 He Municipal Handstand, near the Malay Volunteer Club, Waterloo Street, is completed.
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      IMPROVING THE ROAD TO JOHORE.
      46 17 Looking towards Singapore from Woodlands. Approach to the Causeway, with old station at Woodlands on the left. Ilridge superseding level crossing at Woodlands. v\ d\ j it r i, The new railway deviation from the bridge. Photos, bv A J. Wright,
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      GEYLANG SWAMPS.
      16 17 Swampy area along drove Road. Hricljie on drove Hoad which is to he reconstructed.
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      JUNIOR CIVIL SERVICE ASSOCIATION.
      50 17 photograph, taken on February 12, on the occasion of the opening of the new club house of the Junior Civil Service Association by the lion. Mr. Hayes Marriott, C.M.G., Governor’s Deputy and patron of the Association, C/ioty by Asnifu Studio, i, 1‘h yiy. 6y $tudu>, L,Ui.
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      Inter-Commercial Football Cup.
      52 18 Standing, left to right.— 11. \V. Moxon. Japah bin Salim. Chan Sin Hong, I. Itranson. (.oh Thiam Seah, Jokee bin S .id. Salim bin Taher. Seated.—Wee Eng Siang, Ong Chin Ikng. E. C. INiyser, C. E. Hudson (rapt.). J. A. (irant. Chia Teck Chuan. Photo by tin
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      Singapore Y.W.C.A.
      57 18 Photo s by A* tii Jho Hisnop of Singapore spoke at the Annual Meeting of the Y.W.C.A. la-t week and afterwards took tea with the members and friends. He is seen in the photograph on the left. Mrs. A. Cameron (acting vice-president) is seen standing in the photograph
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      Rifle Shooting at Johore.
      18 18 Johorc Kifle Range photographed from the bOO yards’ range. Photo, by F. J. Trenscin
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  • PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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      MINE DISASTERS IN BRITAIN.
      588 19 [REI TER TELEGRAM] Two Tragic Occurrences On Same Day. MANY MEN TRAPPED. Rescue Operations Have to Be, Suspended. [REI TER TELEGRAM] London, March 1. Mnv miner* are reported to be V.,i a result of an explosion at lh' Marire Colliery, at Cwm in Ebbw V Tho
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      DISARMAMENT.
      563 19 British Reply to American Proposal. Invitation to Conference Accepted. Shanghai, February 24. Tokio Replying to questions in the lower house, Marquis Shidehara stated that Japan has not received an official communication from America regarding the possibility of a three power disarmament conference, consequently he was unable to say how
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      Influenza Deaths.
      17 19 London, February 24. The deaths from influenza in England and Wales last, week numbered 987.
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      BRITAIN’S BUDGET.
      292 19 Probable Expenditure In Coming Year. Savings on the Army and Air Force. Rugby, February 26. Particulars of the civil estimates and the estimates of revenue departments for the coming financial year are now issued and it is p >ssible to forecast more closely the probable amount of expenditure
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      Beam Wireless.
      92 19 Successful Tests Made With Australia. Rugby, February 27. The Marconi C unpany reports that during the past three weeks the beam wireless station in Australia has been thoroughly readjusted and re-tented. During the past two days beam signals from England have been heard in Australia through ut the
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      Australian Flour.
      47 19 Supplies for Hong Konjr And Shanghai. London, February 24. Melbourne The War Office has accepted the New South Wales Millers’ Association’s tenders for the supply of 112 short tons of Australian flour for Shanghai and 100 tons for Hong Kong. The price is not divulged.
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      Sir C. Harington Promoted.
      55 19 Rugby, February 24. The War Office announces the promotion of Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Harington to be General. General Harington was commander-in-chiof of the allied forces in Constantinople in 1022, when a conflict between tin* British and Turkish troops at Chanak seemed inevitable. The situation was saved
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      East Asiatic Co. Dividend.
      40 19 London, February 25. Copenhagen The report of the East Asiatic Company shows a working surplus of 14,f12i),000 kroner, compared with 17,945,000 lnrt year. A dividend of ten per cent, was declared, compared with 14 last year.
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      BENGAL TERRORISM.
      111 19 Release of Political Prisoners Opposed. Conspiracy Still Said To Exist. Calcutta, February 23. Opposing a motion in the Bengal Council for the release of political prisoners, Mr. Moberly, the Government member, said a terrorist conspirary still existed and there was a steady recruitment organisation. He read a statement
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      French Debt to U. S. A.
      226 19 Official Offer to Pay $10,000,000. London, February 28. Wushingt >n The Treasury has notifie l the official offer of the French Government to pay the United States $10,0(H),(MM on account of the outstanding French war debt. London, February 28. Paris Le Matin says the
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      Colombo Harbour Strike.
      106 19 Herminius Coming Direct To Singapore. London, February 24. Colombo Coaling has ceased owing to the harbour dispute, and vessels are being diverted. The troopship Herminius has proceeded to Singapore to coal. The 1st Cameronians and two sections of the 5th Armoured Car Company from Scarborough are aboard
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      New Governor of Bermuda.
      43 19 Rugby, February 24. The King has approved of the appointment of Lieutenant-General Sir Louis Hols to be Governor and Commander in* Chief of Rerniuda in succession to General Sir J. A:ser. who will shortly complete his term of ollice.
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      BRITISH INDUSTRIES.
      288 20 King and Queen at London Fair. Creat Increase in British Typewriters. Kuyby, February 24. Speaking at a luncheon in connection with the British Industries hair at Birmingham, Mr. Baldwin described the lair as un unqualified success. He said it revealed an immense amount of foresight. There was a
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      Ships Commandeered.
      77 20 Standard Oil Motor Vessels Seized. Shanghai, February 25. Hankow, February 21: 'Three Standaid Oil Company motor vessels, one Japanese lighter, one tugboat and many smaller craft were commandeered by Nationalists near Shasi on the 17th inst. 'The proper flags were removed, and all the vessels were flying the
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      Bill Vetoed.
      84 20 Mr. Coolidge and Farm Relief Question, London, February 25. Washington 1'resident Coolidge has vetoed the Farm Relief Bill. Mr. Coolidge found that the bill was economically unsound, lie declared that an equalisation fee on cotton, c >rn, wheat, rihogs and tobacco amounted to discrimination in price fixing and
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      Sir Ronald Ross Returns.
      59 20 Tribute to Malaria Work In Malaya. London, February 25. Sir Ronald Ross, the malaria expert, interviewed on arrival home after studying tropical diseases in tin* Fast, said the medical authorities were devoting greater attention to combating malaria in Malaysia, where planters realised the \alue of prevention
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      Trip Not Necessary.
      51 20 U. S. Foreign Relations Committee’s Suggestion. London, February 25. Washington After consulting President Coolidge Mr. Kellogg has written to Senator Borah stating that the Governn ent sees no necessity for a visit to < ntral America by the Senate Foreign R* lotions Committee as proposed in the
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      THE LEAGUE AND ASIA.
      156 20 Growth of Influence In Japan. Canton Government Awaiting Events. London, February 24. Si leaking at a meeting of the League of Nations Parliamentary committee in the House of (cunmons, Sir Eric Drummond, referring to Asia, said an encouraging sign was the remarkable growth of League influence
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      Wireless Telephones.
      128 20 j Call Between San Francisco And London. London, February 25. I’ortland, Oregon The network of tin* trans-Atlantic wireless telephone service over the United States will l e completed on Saturday by the extension of the service to the Western Statis of Wi <■ hingtoii, Oregon, California, Nevada and
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      The Royal Tour.
      105 20 Duke and Duchess of York At Rotorua. Rugby, February 27. The Duke and Duchess of York, in their tour of Now Zealand, arrived yesterday in Rotorua, which is in the heart of the area famous for its hot springs, boiling geysers and other volcanic phenomena. The population
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      Manufacture of Arms.
      89 20 U. S. A. Delegate at Geneva Conference. London, February 20. (»(nova T he United States Charge d’Affaires has informed the SecretaryGeneral of the* League that the United States will he represented at the special conference which is meeting at Geneva on March 1 1 to examine the
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      Hardly Courteous!
      78 20 U. S. Congress and French Decorations. London, February 20. Washington: The passage of the Gill submitted to C ingress in order to empower two United States naval ofli er< o t t ot too Legion of Honour wh oh hrnno'. had conferred on them was hi ck- by
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      THE HONG KONG BANK.
      234 20 Position of British Firms In China. Significance of Political Developments. Hons Kong, February 2d. \t the annual meeting of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation the Chairman, in his speech, aaid that for British firms carrying on bu-incss in China the political devclo.nments last year
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      An Empire Academy.
      138 20 Inaugural Meeting Held In London. Rugby, February 24. The inaugural meeting in connection with the foundation of the proposed British Empire Academy was held in London. Lord Howard de Walden presided. Sir Harry Britain, M.P., moved a resolution approving the formation of an Empire Academy ami the
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      Governor of Malta Dead.
      134 20 General Congreve’s Notable Career. London, March 1. Malta The death has occurred of Cieneral Sir Walter Congreve, V.C., K.C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Malta, after a few weeks illness. The news, although expected, has plunged I he whole island into the most profound sorrow. General Congreve
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      “Tainted by Fraud.”
      81 20 Judgment in Doheny Oil Case. London, February 2S. Washington The Supreme Court ha* i sued a judgment declaring that the ease by which H. L. D >henv’s interest v/tre to develop Elk Hills Nava! oil rest rv and the contracts by which the'were to build storage facilities
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      AIR TRAVEL.
      137 20 Empire’s Need of Quick Communication. Sir S. Hoare on His Flight To India. Rugby, February 25. Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary for Air, and Lady Maud Hoare were the guests of the Overseas League at a luncheon in celebration of their recent flight to India. Sir Samuel Hoare said
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      Pinedo’s Flight Delayed.
      84 20 Machine Damaged in Forced Landing. London, February 23. Fernando Xoronha Marquis de Pinedo has informed the Italian Government that he doe.* not know when he will be able to continue his flight to the mainland, as the aeroplane was seriously damaged in landing in the bay of
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      Naval Strength.
      42 20 New Cruisers Under Construction. London, February 23. Mr. Bridgeman, replying to Uonuir. Keiiworthy, in the House of Commons said the cruisers at present being constructed for the British Empire, Japan ar.d the United States numbered 11, six and two respectively.
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      Communism in Chile.
      57 20 Strong Government Measures For Suppression. London, February 24. Santiago In conformity with the intention of completely suppressing Communism in hiie, the Government have arrested all the anarchist and Bolshevis leaders, including members of Parliament, and suppressed extreme newspapers. The arrested men will probably be incarcerat'd at Eastern
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      American Naval Strength.
      113 20 London, February’ 2.’). Washington The House of Representatives, reversing their previous attitude, overrode President Coolidge’s Budget recommendations and supported the Senate’s action in voting funds to construct three light cruisers. A motion was adopted to provide $4.>0,000 to start work on the vessels. London, February 2d. Washington:
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      Florida Coal Dispute.
      47 20 London, February -VMiami, Florida A joint conferring >f representatives of the mine-owner-an f men in the central bituminous coalh i discussed wages and adjourned with' coming to a new agreement. A stoppage is threatened on Apri- 1 at the expiry of the present agreement.
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      NICARAGUA.
      925 21 Suggested Treaty With United States. V Mandate for Four Hundred Years. London, February 23. The treatv between Ni'Unfand the United States, proved Diaz, provides that the protect* Nicaraguan into1 7*, century, and guarantee her JC>1 and independence. severe#: D0Wer the United States to ,f a-u*. free Sections and for
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      India’s Budget.
      205 21 Surplus of 331 Lakhs Reported. London, February 28. New Delhi A surplus of 331 lakhs ef rupees, which is 200 over the estimate. was announced by Sir Basil Blackett in presenting the Budget to the Assembly. Customs receipts increased by 130 lakhs and opium by 86. Military expenditure
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      By-Election Reverse.
      40 21 Labour Wins Conservative Seat. London, February 24. The by-election at Stourbridge to replace the Conservative member, the late Mr. D. P. Pielou. resulted as follows Mr. Wcllock, Labour, lt»,5Gl. Mr. Hogbin, Conservative, K»,l(32. Mr. Edwards, Liberal, y,5.‘b r >.
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      Peking Minister Resigns.
      26 21 Shanghai, February 24. Peking The Finance Minister, lung Krh Ho, resigned to-dav owing to the usual difficulty of raising funds for Government expenses.
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      The League and China.
      34 21 London, February 2’*. Genova Chao JUin Ch’u, on behalf of be Waiehiaopu. bus notified the Leatrue retnriat that China reserves the right reply to the Ri’tmh memorandtim te .he League.
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      AIR DISASTER.
      243 21 Tragic End to U. S. Army Flight. Two Machines Collide And Crash. London, February 25. Bizerta, Tunis A naval seaplane cruising 30 miles off the coast fell into sea in flames with five occupants. A gunboat was rushed to the rescue, and one injured man was found clinging
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      Mexican Rebel Sentenced.
      117 21 Violation of United States Neutrality. London, February 28. Los Angeles General Estrada, the exMexican Minister of War. has been convie ted of violating United States neutrality laws by engaging in revolutionary activities against Mexico and was sentenced to 21 months’ imprisonment in the penitentiary and a fine
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      Java Communists.
      39 21 Inquiry Into the Risings Demanded. London, February 24. The Hague Six Socialists in the Lower House introduced a resolution demanding an enquiry into the cause of the Communist rising in the Dutch Indies n November and January.
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      Leaving the Labour Party.
      76 21 London, February 28. Dr. L. Haden-Guest, M.P. for North Southwark, has resigned from tho Labour Party owing to disagreement with th*party’s attitude on the question of China. Haden-Guest has represented North Southwark as Labour Member since 11)23. In 1! 1 18 lie contested Central Southwark »t
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      Foreign Rails Condemned.
      25 21 London, February 28. Cnpe Town South African railway experts have condemned as useless :200.000 worth of steel rails imported "topi continental firms.
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      Prince Chichibu.
      27 21 Shanghai. February 2*. Tokio It is learned officially that 'ontrar.v to the previous announcement, ’’viuce Chichihn will not return to England to continue his studies.
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      QUIET IN SHANGHAI.
      449 21 Concentration of Northern Troops Continues. Mission Property Invaded At Hangchow. Shanghai, March 1. The situation locally remains quiet. Northern troops continue to arrive from Nanking and concentrate in the vicinity of Shanghai. Very few are going to Sun Chuan Fang’s front. There is no confirmation obtainable from
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      U. S. A. and Mexico.
      51 21 London, February 2‘J. Washington: Senator Borah moved a resolution authorising the foreign relations committee of the Senate to visit Mexico and Central America during tiecongressional recess in order to obtain first hand information as to conditions. The motion was referred back to the foreign relations
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      U. S. Wireless Bill.
      48 21 London, February 24. Washington President Coolidge has signed the Wireless Control Bill, which aims at preventing any radio interest yetting a mono! »py of ihe ether. The bill provides for the establishment of a federal wireless commission empowered to make regulations and grant licence'.
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      DASH FOR LIBERTY.
      165 22 Prisoners Fire on Warders In Hong Kong. Sunning Pirates’ Desperate Effort to Escape. Hong Kong, March 1. Four Chinese sentenced to death in connection with tin* Sunning piracy overpowered their warder:* in lie* early hours of this morning, lirid on two Furopeans and an Indian un i
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      British Industries.
      150 22 Hoy a I Congratulations on The* Fairs. 1'iigby, March I. The King has sent the following letter to the I'resident of the Hoard <>, Trade. Sir I'hilip Cunlifl'e-I.ister through his private secretary. Sir Clive Wig ram “After visiting the British Industrie* Fair, the King and Queen desire to
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      Mexican Affairs.
      111 22 Important American Note Received. London, March 1. Managua President l>iaz has approved th<* departure of three prominent Nicaraguan of whom two are Liberals and one is neutral, on a mission to induce the commander of the Liberal forces to abandon the campaign on behalf of the Liberal leader
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      Newfoundland’s Gain.
      85 22 Result of Twenty-four Years Litigation. London, March 1. I wenty-four yoais litigation between < anada and Newfoundland has been terminated by tin* Privy Council giving a historical decision regarding the boundaries of the two countries by which Newfoundland is awarded a tract of Labrador twice the size of
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      Turkey and Russia.
      26 22 London, March 1. Constantinople js rpporte( from M. H,' ra T h h, bwn reached 1 ruryo-Hussian commercial negoaeve'ra" month.. W ,,romdinK for
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      LABOUR AND CHINA.
      197 22 Comment on the Latest Resignation. 44 Course of Flagrant Folly And Mischief.*’ London, March I. Commenting sympathetically nil B r L.idi n (luest's resignation front the Labour Party owing to disagreement i.h its China policy, the Times, in a l ading article, says that nothing has shown
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      Gun Elevation.
      50 22 Inquiry as to the British Attitude. London, March 1. Washington It is learned that the State Department is enquiring as to the British attitude toward*- the proposed gun elevation »»n American battleships in iew of the controversy as to whether it violated tin* spirit of the Washington agreement.
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      U. S. Tariff Law.
      53 22 London. February 25. Washington: The much debated “flexible provisions” of the tariff law under which the President is empowered to raise or lower the tariff rates within <ertain limits, was upheld as constitutional by the Court of Customs Appeals. The case will probably Ik* carried to
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      War Pensions Costs.
      45 22 Rugby, February 24. Mr. Churchill. Chancellor of the Kxchequer. stated in the House of Commons that the sum spent on war pensions, including med'eal treatment and administration. from the date of the Armistice until March 5H this year was estimated at £<>17,000,000.
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    SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS.
    985 22 Registration In Spite Of Opposition. Municipal Officials and New By-Laws. The fourth annual meeting of the Singapore Society ot Architects was held on February 2*, at the Victoria Theatre, j Major I*. H. Keys, the President, in i his address said. The accounts have been in your
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    THE PILGRIM SEASON.
    744 22 A Record Gathering At Singapore. Extra Blue Funnel Steamers Provided. There are -till thousands of Mohamedun pilgrims waiting in Singup >re for transposition to Jeddah, the port of disembarkation for Mecca, but it is hoped that the wor-t of the congestion which has U r. experienced this
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    HAWKER PROBLEM.
    2784 23 Municipal Board Discuss Control. Kemuneration of Sanitary Inspectors. j .i nv .tors came under discussion “aft* moon at the meeting of J,', r p re Municipal Commissioners. ;i-< .r the training and remuneraA 1 V itnfv inspectors, which is to to Government, was fully nT (Mr. R. J.
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    Municipal Affairs.
    289 23 Construction of Fort Canning Reservoir. Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 5 belli on February 22, included the follow ing:— Keeonimended by a majority that the construction of Fort Canning reservoir be carried out by direct administration. Approved the following scale of leave or bonus in
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    THE BOUGAINVILLEA BUSH.
    1036 24  -  BY SOMNOLENT MORMON No. THE OUTSIDER. The scene is the olfice of a Colonial servant, arid might he in the F.M.S., the L'.M.S. or even ni Borneo. It is quite a small office, an.l .Mr. Burton, who occupies it, has quite .4 small job. When the curtain
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    Penang Suit.
    172 24 Peculiar Claim by Former Owner of Tin Shares. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, February 25. In the Supreme Court to-day an application was heard by Mr. .1. W. Augustine ol Penang and Ulu Se pa tang, Taiping, in connection with the Menglembu Lode Syndicate in liquidation in which
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    NO MILITARY PAGEANT.
    79 24 Decision Not to Hold Event This Year. We are informed officially that rt has been decided not to told a Military Pageant in Singapore during 1927. At the conclusion of the successful Pageant held in August last year it Mas announced that another event on a rather*
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    ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST.
    68 24 Mine Official Arrested At Ipoh. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, February 27. A certain foreign joining company operating in the Batang Padang district is reported to have lodged a charge of breach of trust against a responsible officer of the mine respecting sales of t'n ore,
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    BANKRUPTCY LAW.
    1265 24 Foreign Owners of Local Firms. Chief Justice Differs From Former Kuling. The Chief .1 u.-tice (Sir William Murison) l ii.lay delivered an important judgment on .In* question of whether the .Suprc re oint ol the t olony could i«i 11 1 <.n adjmiieation order against a Chinese V
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    THE Y. W. C. A.
    157 24 Office-Bearers For Current Year. At the annual meeting of Y.W.C..A. held on February 2b and presided over by Mrs. A. I*. Cameron the nomination committee recommended that following new committee members be elected for the current year President, Lady Guillemard, Vice-Pre-sidents, Mrs. A. P. Cameron
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    PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL.
    110 24 Singapore Action To (»o To London. In tlit* Supreme Court on Monday Sime, Darby and Co. were granted leave to appeal to the Privy Council against the decision of the Singapore Court of Appeal in an action in which they were sued by the Oflicial Assignee, the
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    MALARIA IN VILLAGES.
    732 25 Measures In Rural Areas Of Singapore. Sub-Soil Drainage and Oiling S At Bukit Timah. [Special to the Straits Times.] In view of the suburban expansion which may be expected in Singapore when the present restriction of the inuncipal water and electricity supplies removed— following upon the completion
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    The Late Father Gazeau.
    547 25 Great Loss to the Catholic Community. We much regret to learn of the death of the Kov. Father V. Gazeau, the vicar of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Tank Road, which occurred on Friday about l o’clock at the Parochial House, Tank Road. Fr. Gazeau
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    Suit Against Brokers Settled.
    128 25 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes In the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gompertz), Mr. B. J. P. Joaquim said that a settlement had been arrived at in the case in which Mr. W. J. Doughty, of Hamilton Estate,. Nilai, sued Messrs. Fearon and
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    Yachting.
    795 25 Final of North East Bowl And Cups. I he third and final race for the NorthEast Bowl and Cups, presented by the ice-Co iv mod ore of the Club, Mr. C. Roden Kloss, saw ten beats face the line fur a morning’s scorching on Sunday. The B class boat
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    TRAGEDY ON GALA NIGHT.
    803 25 American Resident Fatally Injured. Mr. E. N. Lee Dies After Fall From Parapet. Following the festivities at Raffles Hi tel on Feb. —4 in connection with the visit of the Belgenland, a tragedy occurred in the death of an American resident of Singapore, Mr. Edgar N.
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    RAFFLES COLLEGE.
    705 26 Building Progress and Staff Appointments. Need for Larger Endowment Urged. The* building of Kafflos Collect* is now proceeding apace. The wails of the first hostel, which will be named the Eu Tong Sen Hostel to commemorate the munificent donation of $100,000 by that gentleman, are now up to
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    Share Dispute.
    689 26 Litigation Between Partners In Trunk Co. Tie* partners in the Sterling Trunk Company were parties in litigation which came hef .re Mr. Justice-Deane in the Supnine Court on I uesday. An application was made by Mr. Abraham Ben has for an injunction restraining Messrs. Graham, V. B. Jepson,
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    St. David’s Day.
    834 26 Welsh Society Celebrations In Singapore. St. David’s Day was fittingly celebrated at the Adelphi Hotel last night, when memberj of the St. David’s Society of Singapore and their friends assembled lor what proved to be a very successful dinner and dance. This was the first official celebration
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    PRINTERS SEE HOLD-UP.
    172 26 Chinchew Robbed In Stanley Street Gang of Four Escape In Car. The printers in the machine-room of the Straits Times building saw a wellplanned hold-up and robbery on February 2d in Stanley Street, Singapore. A Chinese chinchew was proceeding along the street in a ricksha with a
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    American Publicity.
    210 26 Hollywood!s Greetings On President Liner. A delightful example of modern American publicity methods was afforded in Singapore on February 22 when the Dollar liner President Monroe berthed at Tanjong Pagar with enormous placards along her sides bearing the legends, Hollywood sends Greetings to Joe Fisher.” and “Colleen Moore
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    INDIAN MERCHANTS.
    187 26 Emphatic Protest Against Is. (id. Rupee. At the annual meeting of the Indian Merchants' Association, Singapore, held on February 12 Mr. N. Abdealy, presiding, mentioned that the existence of the Association had promoted better relations between the shipping conferences and the Chinese and Indian merchants. A resolution was
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      Singapore Football.
      1704 27 Dukes and Malays Draw. tviU* a good crowd saw the Duke of Wellington's M:\ment draW with the i. lV# with two goals each in a charity ’on behalf Of the Malayan Flood p i H t the Stadium on Feb. 24. There 1 o -,2 r > spectators
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      International Rugby.
      431 27 [Reuter Telegram.] Wins for Ireland And Wales. [Reuter Telegram.] I London, February 2*1. Three Rugby internationals were played, to-day. At Dublin, before 20,000 spectators, n ob ml beat Scotland by points to nil. At Swansea, in rainy weather 12,000, ,pv eta!oi’s miw Wales heat France by 25 .o
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      CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING.
      22 27 T 'in >n, February 1‘? In the annual r ntrv rvn Oxford boat Dublin Miiwrvby by 13 poinU to 1ft.
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      Singapore Cricket.
      333 27 S.R.C. Meet Team From i Belgenland. The S.R.C. met a team from the B eigen land on Feb. ‘24 on the Padang and the match was left drawn with the S.K.C. within a few runs of un innings victory. Old Rafflesians beat S.C.R.C. In the cricket match played
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      Imperial Shooting.
      256 27 28.0*10 Hoys Compete for King*; 5 Trophy. London, February 12. j The results of the Empire shooting in connection with the Imperial Shields t om petitions for 11 )2fi, show that nearly (28,000 boys competed for the King’s i Trophy, which was won by South Africa i with
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      S.C.C. Snookers Final.
      80 27 I on final of what has proved a suo- mofd'ers tournament was played 1 ,I f "> I'rida.y when Preston mo Rogers heat Messenger and Dense. .bes < n vr and |tn;i ■<. won the first mine In the ye.'ord Pvston and “N 71 and only the
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      Boxing.
      216 28 [Reuter Telegram.] Deciding on Tunney’s Challenger. [Reuter Telegram.] I/ondon, February 26. New York r In the third eliminating bout to decide on (iene Tunney’s challenger, the Spanish champion PaoJino Uzcudun narrowly beat the Danish-Ameri-can Knute Hansen on points. Boy Walley Leaves for United States. A ruble from Manila states
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      Squash Racquets.
      91 28 [Reuter Telegram.] Harvard Wins American Final. [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 23. Ihtioit In the final for the squash racquets team trophy Harvard beat lluffal The former thus won the trophy for tin* third year in succession and become permanent holders. London, February 25. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The all licitish
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      International Soccer.
      104 28 [Reuter Telegram.] Scotland Beat Ireland. [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 20. In a match at Belfast Scotland beat Ireland by 2 —0. The weather was fine, and there were 1ft,000 spectators. The game was fast and keenly contested. Loth goalies played brilliantly, particularly the Irish keeper, Scott, of Liverpool,
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      BRITISH LADIES’ TENNIS.
      101 28 Team Still Winning in South Africa. London, February 12. East London.—The British Ladies’ Lawn Tennis team met a Border team and results were as follows Mrs. Watson (Great Britain) heat Mrs. Brokensha, 0 —1, (5—2. Mrs. Watson and Miss Dix ((treat Britain) l>cnt Mrs. Klette and Mrs.
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      Home Football.
      462 28 [Reuter Telegram.] English and Scottish League Results. [Reuter Telegram.] I»ndon, February 23. The following are the results of English and Scottish League matches played to-day First Division. Leeds 0 Liverpool 0 Second Division. Notts County 2 Middlesbrough 2^ Orient 1 Hull Third Division (Southern). Bristol City 5 Southend
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      Golf.
      205 28 [Reuter Telegram.] Hagen Beats Sarazen. [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 28. St. Petersburg, Florida In a challenge match for $10,000 over 72 holes, Hagen beat Sarazen easily, winning by K and 7. The early stages of the match were played at Miami and Sandford. Garrison G. C. Eclectic Competitions. The
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      RIFLE SHOOTING.
      117 28 Eurasian Co.’s Spoon Shoot. The following were the results of the spo« n shoot of the Eurasian Co., S.Y.C.. held on Sunday A Class.—200 yds.. Pte. J. F. Galistnn; 500 yds.. L.-Cpl. E. Stewart 600 yds., Pte. E. Gal'stan. 13 Class. —200 yds.. R. Sta. Maria 500 yds..
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    Theft of Rice.
    156 28 Chinese Sentenced to Six Months’ Imprisonment. A man was charged on Feb. 24 in the* District Court before Mr. P. A. F. David with breaking into the house of Ng Chang, a food hawker, living at 19, Pasar (toad. Court Inspector Meredith prosecuted, ihe complainant stated that
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    THE NEW MOON OF RAMADAN.
    126 28 Arrangements for Reginning Of The Fasting Month. The official observation of the new 'noon of the fasting month, Ramadan, hi' year will he done by the Religious \<ivi e Committee which consists of the \arlies of Singapore, headed by Imam Ha.ii Mohammad Yousof bin Haji
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    Passengers.
    1101 28 The following passengers arrived from home by the Antenor For Penang.—Masters J. F. W., J. E. and p. Shackleton. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Shackhton. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Pearae, Mias C. 1.. Patterson, Lt. Col. Hastings Rhodes, R. L. w] Buttar. For Port Swettenhnm. —Mr. and Mr*.
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    Finance and Industry.
    1495 29 General Review From London. S., writing from L >ndon under i; 4t ie teoruary d, suya ii u tanKs —w nat are popmarly known t he big live —have beta holding l L ir annual meetings recently, and we J, ia ,i the \icws of some ot
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    Raja Perak Tin.
    144 29 Tin. statutory general meeting of Raja Perak Tin Limited was held on February 1.; at Low Road, Kuala Kangsar. Tlv f,;!l iv.iiur were present:—Mr. Norman Davie (chairman), Mr. John 11. Irving (managing director), I)atoh Che Wan, 0. K. K. Patch Panglima Kinta (director), Mr. H. 11. Wardlaw
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    BOMB PLOT IN SUMATRA.
    47 29 (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, February 24. Pudang Nine men have been arrested, including employees of the Bataafsche Petroleum Company, in connection with bomb plot which has been discovered. It is alleged that the ringleader was h man named Tadjocdin, who escaped from Soengei Poear.
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    Malacca Rifle Meeting.
    95 29 We have received from the Malacca Volunteer Hi fie Association the pro;ramme for the open Bisley meeting, vhich is to be held at Bukit Sebukor range on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 «r.d 20. The piogramme includes the usual !cliV*~nto and rapid competitions and in addition a
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    BIRTHS
    86 29 LF.VAN. At Kuala Lumpur, on February 2a 1 to Mr. and Mrs 11. J. Bevnn, a daughter. Both doing well. (iI’.AY. On March l, li»‘27. at the Maternity Hospital, S ngapore, to Laura Olivia, wif* of Cl. (1. (Imy, a son. Both doing well. MONK A* th-* Maternity Hospital,
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    MARRIAGES
    108 29 KjOO -TKD. At Wesley hurch. Fort Can i.ing, on February *2(5, 1927, by the U< v Loh Hood K -ng. Khoo Tiong Lian, fourtl son of the Ir.te Mr. Khoo Kim Yang, t« Tto Swee Tian, only daughter of Mr. Te* Ah Swee, of Batu Pahat. OCNLYIrI MAY At
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    Trade and Finance.
    139 29 Singapore, March 2. EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/a 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/8 23/82 Private 8m. credit 2/4 6/16 On New York, Demand 55 15/16 Private 90 d/a 571* On France, Bank T.T. 1396 On India, Bank T.T. 164 On Ilong Kong, Bank T.T. 9% p.c. dis.
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    Stocks and Shares.
    643 29 Singapore, March 2. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers il £1 A sain Kumbang 56/6 57/6 £1 il Bangrin Tin 32/- 33/1 1 Batang Padang 0.89 0.92 il il Chenderiang 27/6 28'6 il il Eastern Siam 24/9 2.»/0 £1 £1 liaad Yai 34/- 35/1 1 Hi tarn
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      88 29 NOTICE 11 c mniurtcatinrs fir both the Strait* Timea end the Straits Iludget should b< addressed to the Hoad 0:l»ce, Cecil *r.c S»*nlty Streets. Singapore. Straits Settle •neats. he po«t free price of the Straps Tio.e« ti the United Kingdom and foreign countries* i< a >s-rtr. The post floe price
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    86 29 DEATHS LKK. At the General Hospital, on Frida.. February 2‘>, 1V27, Kdgur Nye Lie, age ‘JO years. PANG. On Monday February 2*, 1027, at Kar.t bourne, No. 17-2, Fast Coast Uoad Mr. Pang Cheng Kiat, storekeeper ol Messrs. Katz Bros. Co., age •!!>. STI’AIIT. At the General Hospital, Singapore, on
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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      CONTENTS.
      63 1 General P**« Singapore Official Quotations 1 Rubber Price Averages 1 London Rubber Stocks J The Singapore Auction 1 Rubber Position (IW A. W. S.) Local Rubl>er Auctions Rubl>er Restriction Statistics Rubber Returns 2 Meetings and Report*— Mayfield Rubber 1 Ma’lakoff Rubber Co., Ltd. Ayer Molek Rubber Sedenak Rubber Estates
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      RUBBER SITUATION.
      79 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Fcrwifd Contract Quotation* Spot feller Prices April .July <>ct. hate |/ilon S’porc* Mar. Juin* S-.*pt. Dec. Fl-h. V H. «l. *.M 1 7 "-H 0T.7 0.07' U 0 60% 0.72 ‘j;, i t\ or.r.'.j o.r,7 o r.o% o.72 1 7 0.07 0.0H 0 70 1
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      Rubber Price Average.
      24 1 Rubber price averages in the current Restriction quarter lip to March 2 v\»*r<* ns follows Singapore G5.97 cents London Is. 7.12d.
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      London Rubber Stocks.
      29 1 Lewis nrd Peat's cable from their London office gives 1,700 tons increase, making the total London rubber stocks at February 20, as revised, r >H,002, tons.
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      The Singapore Auction.
      52 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Lubber Association held its HOlst auction mi March 2, when there was catalogued l,o:»L'.t."»N lbs. or 72S.. r )j tons offered I 2o7,tU’»') lbs. or fill). at; tons sold 1.1 sL 177 lbs. or r »;J0.12 tons. Spot London Is. i New
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      PRICES REALISED.
      175 1 Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per lb. Standard quality No Sales flood average quality fifiVutoGH Off quality (1 P j to 66 Crepe Standard quality pale fib (1 lot in eases) Food pale fiPls tofiH Off colour latex 62 M* to 64 Clean fine brown fiO tofilVa Prown 57
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      THE RUBBER POSITION. Facts Tending To Cause Uneasiness.
      1235 1  -  Notes by A. W. S. A. W. S., writing from London under date February .‘1, says In accordance with the revised rules, the exportable percentage of standard is reduced during the quarter which began on February 1, to 70 per cent. This
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      MAYFIELD RUBBER.
      66 1 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, February 28. Mr. 11. 11. Johnson presided at th< annual meeting of the Mayfield Ruhbc* Plantations. Ho proposed the adoption of the report and accounts, but stated that he had nothing to say as Mayfield was about to be sold. Ilv* report and
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      Malakoff Rubber Co., Ltd.
      604 1 Sale of the Property Confirmed. The seventeenth annual general meeting of the Malakoff Rubber Co., Ltd. was held at the offices of the company, Union Building. Collyer Quay on Monday, February 28, Mr. F. A. Pledger presiding. Others present were Messrs. C. R. Cherrv, R. Matthews,
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      Local Rubber Auctions.
      742 2 I ante Quantity Catalogued For >vvi< am l Peat (Singapore) report Singapore, February 24. been a brighter market 1 llt na-t week and a tair volume ]url, ‘ha< been done, the forward 1,1 SI "continuing to attract most F'" 11 Having interest has been the second half
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      RUBBER RESTRICTION.
      426 2 Statistics for the Month of January. The Deputy Controller of Rubber Export, S.S. and F.M.S., forwards us the following statistics up to and including January 1927 (5th Restriction Year). Exports and Imports of Rubber, British Malaya (Tiade Figures). Total Imports Dry Rubber. Latex. Total Exports. Foreign Rubber. November,
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      Ayer Molek Rubber.
      468 2 Forty Per Cent. Dividend For The Year. The fallowing report is supplied by the Secretary of the Company The seventeenth annual ordinary general meeting of tin* Ayer Molek Rubier Estates was held at Malacca on February 25. Mr. Ian Jiak Hoe (chairman) presided. Others present were Messrs.
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      RUBBER RETURNS.
      27 2 Ayer Molek.—10.401 lbs. Ankola. —.'*,(!<»•> lbs. Bajoe Kidoel. 157,155 lbs. Bukit Jelotong.— 12,205 lbs. Bukit K. B.—1,204 lbs. Kasintoe.—10,05$ lbs. I '.iasinga.—0.'».15O lbs. Langen.— $7,000 lbs.
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      Sedenak Rubber Estates.
      773 2 Record Net Profit 35 Ptr Cent. Dividend. The seventeenth ordinary general meeting of the Sedenak Rubber Estates, Ltd.* was held on January 23, at Winchester House, E.C.. Mr. P. C. Turnbull (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in his address, said The final result of*the year’s
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      Ampat Sumatra Rubber.
      668 3 Opening of New Property In Bila District. The thirteen!h annual general meeting it the Ampul (Sumatra) KuI»*m*: L*taie. Ltd., was held on January 1* at \Shii* j tington Avenue, London, K.< Mi* 1L Lovell (the Chairman) presiding. The Chairman, in the eo»)i>‘* hi.* speech, said The salient
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      LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
      760 3 Messrs. Macphuil and <>•'* W eek!> Report. Mar|.lu.il a. <1 •'< March I. tides Despile a continued advnme n tue l»*io of both rubber and tin the market has r mained ixtmuely quiet and there ha .,cen cry little buying. A considerable increase is again !.o„h« aide
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        LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES FEB. 2.
        510 3 Stock Exchange Value. Company. 11 Abaco 2/ Allagar f 11 Anglo-Malay xl Ayer Kunmg ll Bniiteng riii o/io»i 2/ Banteng l onsolidated -'i”'-{ VI Hatu cave. 10 il Batu Tiga 2/ Bekoh A 2 Bert a in Consolidated </«* 2 Brieh 11 Bidor Rika
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        SINGAPORE DOLLAR SHARE PRICES MARCH 2.
        781 3 Capital Issue Company Co. Evatt. Paul Lp alue Dividends Fraser Lyall A 312,500 1 20 p.c. int. a c yr. 28-2-27 Allenfcv (81) 2.90 C;??)!) 1 nO* 8 00 100,000 1 oo p.c. for year 30-9-26 Alor Gajah (Si) 2.85 2 93 2.80 2.90
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      173 4 N* 4 N m H r\ 1927 Models 5 Seater Touring $2,900 5 Pass Sports $3,600 2 Door Saloon 3,100 7 Pass Touring 3,900 4 Door Saloqn 3,300 7 Pass Saloon 4,800 f >, p GUTHRIE CO., LTD (Incorporated in S.S.) r f4>444♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ m mm m SERVICE Malayan Motors, with
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