The Straits Budget, 14 July 1927

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    29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY IEARB.] :u£2 SINGAPORE. TIU RSDAY, Jl I.Y 11, 1927 IVici* 2") cents (S.S. inivmy «>r 7<L
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    CONTENTS.
    321 1 Page Al>hU>— linn mi'" Menace jr.ii.-al Research ,l;iit«•»*> 1'or Attention RibU Ta\atu»n 'ar.tnuese Criminals V «*j-ii it-ism ictasional Notes x r.,w. H<ul.r and Special r.n.T.m: I'a-1 lur.*'— rh, UowTiior’s Visit to Malacca U v w K»Mii*raI Councillor Honoured !•> MnluvaL F'i*h Supply lull am School Sports [< M s
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    2697 1 r Pykett, Principal of -< l.nu-se School, Penang, who a; n b«tevd in education work in lV years, is going on long end of August. Ho will '••ealion in England and hopes. Gazette, to leturn to I'lrte ihe period noce-> av;, lent from active Mission y, 1
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    Governor's Return.
    456 2 Sir Hugh and I.ady Clifford In Singapore. Mis Excellency the Governor, accompanied hv Lady Clifford, arrived in Smgai (Hire by lhe Sea Belle on Saturday alter- noon. They were met on the yacht by the Master Attendant, < apt. Frey berg. O.U.K.. U.\„ and came ashore in th
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    Coleman Street Fracas.
    114 2 Eight Sikhs Produced On Murder Charge. The recent fracas in Coleman Street between Sikh and Hindustani taxi drivers, had a sequel in the production before the Third Police Magistrate, Mr. C. I*. Smith, yesterday, on a charge of murder, of Narain Singh. .Iwala Singh, Suriau Singh, lihagwan
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    Raid on Gangsters.
    500 2 Assembling to Commit Gang Robbery Charge. A laid hy otlicers of the detective branch of the Police in Havelock Road the C,th instant, had a sequel in the Second Police t ourt yesterday, when °i\ Chinese were produced before Mr. H. IJ. Hull on a charge of
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    Cavenagh Road Hold-Up.
    321 2 Magistrate's Fears of Attempt At Rescue. The comparatively safe locality of (avanagh Ibutd was the scene of a holdup on Monday night. when a liylam was i-, I of a silver watch and some cash. His orios attracted the attention of a Police paiud. some distance away,
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    BISHOP’S DEPARTURE.
    640 2 Seventeen \ears m |l I I Singapore Diocese. [I I A Record Sound url |-9 Kerguson-Davie. O.P.K Singapore to-day to tlu* ministration of the fr.*' of Singapore, which ha- :^^9 1 ‘»»ny cul.ies in the way. mainly ;i > L money, the Pishop has I through the chrysalis
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      THE GUNMAN MENACE.
      994 3 —Straits Times, July 7. I We arc glad to see that at the meeting |oi’ the Legislative Council to be held on klonday Mr. Song Ong Siang is bringing Lip the question of the disgraceful state of ■Singapore in regard to the menace of Limmen. It is
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      MEDICAL RESEARCH.
      877 3 Bayer Works’ partial success.—Straits Times, July K. Although agricultural research is to take first place as a sequel to the Colonial Conference, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Amery, has assured a questioning House of Commons’ member that a colonial medical research service wi 1 shortly
      Bayer Works’ partial success.—Straits Times, July K.  -  877 words
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      MATTERS FOR ATTENTION.
      913 3 Straits Times, July U. Monday’s meeting of the Legislative Council will have a special interest as besides being the occasion of several nucsti »ns of moment*bcing raised, it will be the first meeting at which the new Governor will preside. Since he arrived here a little over
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      RUBBER TAXATION.
      871 4 to erect defensive buttresses.—Straits Times, July 11. On May 7 last we published an -article by C. V. L., in which certain somewhat startling suggestions were made with respect to rubber policy. To-day we publish a letter from the same writer. The suggestions put forward by C. 1*.
      to erect defensive buttresses.—Straits Times, July 11.  -  871 words
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      CANTONESE CRIMINALS.
      872 4 t<> drift on so lon^.—Straits Times, July 12. The questions asked by Mr. Sung Ong Slang at yesterday’s meeting of the Legislative Council and the subsequent discussion on the adjournment elicited some interesting information regarding the special police measures taken to deal with the menace of gunmen in
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      A CRITICISM.
      974 4 Straits Times, July 13. 11 be taken as a matter for congratulation that the most valuable industry (rubber) in the State is sc largely in the hands of native small holders, rather than European capitalists. As it i the income resulting therefrom is very largely spent in the
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    Cat Burglar’s Escapade.
    112 5 Chased and Captured By Penang Detectives. (Tioni Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 11. Another cat burglar was operating ir Penang Inst r.ight in the same locality ai previously. The man got en the top of the portiec of Mr. hcah Kee Ee’s residence, but he v ;.&gt;•
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    Singapore Mortality Statistics.
    257 5 i ho Singapore Municipal health state* i' ont for the week ending July 2 gives t:u total number of deaths as male 208 ’'■male 84. This represents a death rate _P°r. mille per annum compared n the preceding week and n the corresponding week last p‘ :n
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    OCCASIONAL NOTES
    1660 5 [Straits Times, July 7-13.] To the man in the street, a statement that the lowering of the British army band wind instrument pitch to diapason normal©, or continental pitch, is en train, conveys little or nothing. To th &gt;se concerned with musical affairs, however, particularly in British possessions
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    Coconut Plantations.
    184 5 Johore Properties Sold By Auction. The following Johore properties were sold by Cheong Koon Song and Co., at Banda Cucob, Cucob, Johore on the 10th inst. Coconut plantations at Parit Abdulrahmun, 100 acres 0 rood 30 poles, bought tor $40,500 20 acres 1 rood 35 poles, bought $14,000
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    Yachting.
    296 5 Match Between Polly II And Jean II. On Saturday afternoon an interesting race was sailed over a special course. Polly II representing the Johore Club, and owned by Dato Mentri Besar, challenged any lx&gt;at of th" “A” class belonging to the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, to race and Jean
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    Water Polo.
    199 5 Y.M.C.A. lieat H.M.S. Caradoc. On Tuesday at the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool a team representing the Association entertained a team from H.M.S. Caradoc at water polo. The game was fast and well contested, the visitors showing good understanding of the game, and some of them are pretty fast swimmers.
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    FINANCE AND INDUSTRY. Effects of French Coal Embargo.
    1793 6  -  Notes by A. W. S. A. W. S., writing from London under d; to .Tuno 1"), says There is still a Rood deal of discussion jroinj? on about the h n neh embargo on coal i nr ports. A considerable number of
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    Penang Turf Club.
    131 6 An Innovation Regarding Entrance Fees. (Fro n Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July It. Presiding at t lie* meeting of the l on unfurl' Club. Mr. E. E. Chambers said the propped programme had been drawn u; on new ‘ines, which was necessary on account of the large
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    Singapore Assizes.
    1236 6 Session Begins Before A Crowded Court. Mr. Justice Deane, on going on the bench on Tuesday to open the fourth assize session for this year, had a list of .”8 eases to deal with. None of these has been postponed from a previous session. Thirty-eight cases is a
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    HOME CRICKET.
    1011 7 [Reuter Telegram.] [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Gentlemen’s Poor Show Against Players. Wonderful Bowling Feat By Kennedy. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 8. The tclb'wing are the results of matches! iniuen ed on Wednesday Another Century. r,,ver (Gloucester beat Kent by 13ij ri:n s. Batl’ng first Gloucester made 255 v Hammond
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    Perak Races.
    1143 7 Results of First Day’s Events. j (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 9. The weather was fine and cool and the going good for the first day of the meet- ing to-day. There was a large attend- &lt; ance, including H.H. the Sultan of Perak. On the whole
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    Passengers.
    174 7 I The following passengers from the Straits left for home by the Sarpcdon on July 5 Mr. and Mrs. 1). J. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Boss, Mr. and Mrs. F. A Downing, Miss Mary Foote, Miss l’auline Kmmet, H. G. Schjoth, K. I&gt;. Lincoln, Mrs. G. F.
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    Overseas League.
    103 7 i Mr. J. II. Sansom, of Serembnn. for- wards us a copy of the annual r&lt; port of i 1 he; Overseas League for ID2f». We note* that Sir E. Hireh, K.C.M.O., formerly l»riti h Resident, I’erak, was again appointed chairman, this being the third year that ho
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      307 7 Property Sale. The following Singapore properties were soi l by auction at the sale-room of Cheong Koon Seng and Co., 30, Chulia Street, on June 21), and July (5 1* reohold lands at Fort Hoad, 5,000 sq. ft., Mr. 1. I. Modaliar Xagalingam at 61 cents per sq. “ft., $3,050
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    64 8 [The Straits Times is not responsible fo&gt; the opinions of its correspondents. Corre spondents should bear in mind that letteri must be short and to tb» point. Long epistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose then names, not necessarily for publication bui us guarantee
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    A FENCING CLUB.
    77 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The formation of a British Fencing Club in Singapore is under consideration, and it is desired to ascertain what support such a Club would obtain. Any of your readers interested in, or anxious to take up fencing, are asked
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    CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
    2038 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have read with some interest the remarks f your correspondent as to pariah dogs in the town, and, although no uoubi considerable suffering is experienced by till Be animals, I think there are eases of active, and sometimes
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    THE DUTCH WIFE.
    600 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I noticed an interesting correspondence re The Dutch Wife in your paper dated July 6. I am glad to inform you, as a reader of your paper, this query. Answer The Dutch Wife is a bolster. Origin :—An Englishman
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    MUNICIPAL ROAD WORK.
    234 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Wi’.h reference to Citizen’s lettei in y™ T issue of July 1, 1 am directed io enclose a statement of essential dates. Comment would be superfluous.—Yours etc., C. H. GOLDIE, Assistant Municipal Secretary. Singapore, July 7. Bridge:—Opened to traffic ixa.lang
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    THE GUNMAN MENACE.
    128 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I think that the community generally agrees with you in your remarks on this subject and that many of the lawabiding Chinese themselves will endorse your suggestions about the wh desale deportations of all who cannot prove that they
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    HEALTH MATTERS.
    278 9 '|o the Editor of the Straits Times. qj,. .The Health Department of the Municipality is to be congratulated for promising the public that 10 Health inspectors, with a rise in salary, are confidently expected to do efficient service, j. the" public to understand then that all Idas while
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    “ GOD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES. ”
    254 9 GOD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES. 'jo the Editor of the Straits Times. S r. have read with interest a letter Mr. A Burgh-Thonias ur.uer the ipti &gt;n of Prosperity f »r Posterity" in y-.ur issue of Tth instant. 1 he idea of having isolated areas of ’lu'ei* grown from
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    A MARVELLOUS GRASS.
    304 9 i the Kditor of the- Strait? Times. A&gt; rastoralists and fanners are »r vrally anxious to procure '.rood trasses ••so permit me to give a brief doserip- of what, may justly he termed an in’Hihle variety, named Carpel Crass 1 as pain n: Compres.sum). i? withstands Kinds
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    THE RICKSHAS.
    865 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I see in your Notes from Java that the rickshas are to be abolished over there as the work is considered degrading. In Hong Kong, loo, 1 understand, they are being rapidly reduced yearly and that in another year or
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    The Preventive Service.
    235 9 Operations During the Past Year. In his report on the working of the; G ivernment Monopolies Department during P.»2*&gt; Mr. Gordon Wilson, the superintendent, states The Preventive Service did a lot of very good woik. The number of prosecutions instituted was 7K7, distributed as foil &gt;\vs: J
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    Shock from Electric Iron.
    128 9 Expert Evidence to He Called. K Xpert evidence regarding the fittings of an electric iron will be given before the Coroner, Lieut.-Col. Hope-Falkner, at an enquiry into the death of a Chinese woman in a Leonie Koad house. The postmortem examination has revealed the mime of
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    SIAM’S ROYAL FAMILY.
    157 9 Death of Consort of King Chulalongkorn. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, duly The death occurred this morning of Queen Sukumal .Mara Sri, consort of the late King loilalongkorn and mother of 1I.K.H. the Prince of Nagor Svarga. A telegram received by the onsul(ieneral for Siam confirms the
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    Amok in Court.
    117 9 Charges of Murder And Attempted Murder. Aniran bin Marina, tht* Sundanese wh* was captured in High Street on July 2 with such difficulty after stabbing eight persons-one of them fatally —was brought before the Third Police Magistrate. Mr. I*. Smith, on Saturda.v ing. In a bandaged hand
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    Dramatic Evidence At Coroner’s Inquiry.
    490 9 In the Coroner’s Court on Tuesday morning before Col. Hope-Falkncr. the inquest was held on the body of a Chinese who was alleged to have l&gt;oen stabbed by a Soudanese who had run amok in Hock Lam Street, on the afternoon of July 2. Inspector
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    Pilgrims from Jeddah.
    94 9 Sixteen Deaths on Homeward Voyage. (I' loin Our Own Cornsp mltMit. I Penanjr, .July v‘ The Ceylon correspondent of the I'inanr (la/.cttc cables concerning a'lcged coud» t i(.ns on hoard tin* pilgrim ship Anna nestnn which has arrived at &lt; olonibo Iron .Jeddah with 1.1 vj pilgrims
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    MALAYAN TRADE.
    366 10 Comparative Statement of Import and Export of Principal Goods. The British Malaya Return of Foreign Imports and I*.xports for the nv&gt;nth ended Ma&gt; •&gt;!, I-*-*. i- v isMa d h&gt; the Registrar of Imports ami Exports. The following points should he noted:— Only article, imported into or exported
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    Robbed at Savings Bank.
    256 10 Depositor’s Experience with Aj Pickpocket. rowded places an* the favourite reof the class of person who earns a rather precarious livelihood hy putting his hands —in actual physical reality, not metaphorically- in other people’s pockets. 'i ne counters at the (leneral Post Otlicc, crowded during ih«*
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    A Narrow Escape.
    152 10 Japanese Fishermen Rescued At Sea. Fwo .Japanese fishermen came within an ace of losing their lives after their sampan had been waterlogged during a heavy squall about ‘JO miles east-north-east of the liorsburgh Light. The two men were picked up hy the A.P.C. vessel Scala Shell which
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    Penang’s Portia.
    66 10 ('hinose Lady Lawyer’s First Case. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, .July •&gt;. Miss Lim Bong llong appeared in her first case in the District Court for a defendant who was. sued by a coconut free climber for $521 wages. Defendant denied liability beyond $(5. Miss Lim submitted thf?
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    Steamer Damaged.
    103 10 Lancaster Castle Towed To Singapore. The steamer Lancaster Castle had a serious mishap when she was departing from Port Swettenham for America. She left Singapore a few (lays ago hound for New York and railed in at Port Swettenham. Whilst leaving there n steel hawser fouled her propeller
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    Dastardly Hoax.
    105 10 9 Perpetrated on Father And Daughters. I From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July X. A cruel hoax has been perpetrated on Mr. W. A. Kronenburg, of the F.M.S railways, Butterworth. Shortly after midnight the police inlormed him a message had been received 1 rom the General Hospital, Penang
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    St. Andrew’s Fete.
    471 10 Opening Ceremony at Memorial Hall. There was plenty of life and fun at the Victoria Memorial Hall on the 7»| instant, when the first day of St Andrew's Cathedral Bazaar was held Although the rain possibly kept a mini lie,' from being present, there was a fair
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    Breach of Trust.
    66 10 Conviction Against European At l’enang. &lt; I' '"in Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July In tin Police Court at Butterworth George Reynolds, a Furopean, was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect to &gt;'.{()(). a prismatic compass and a land chain, the property of a small syndicate
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    Thefts from Bungalows.
    63 10 Sophia Hoad Gramophone Lifter Pleads Guilty. One of the recent thefts from bungu lows had a police court sequel on July 7, when Ah Sing pleaded guilty before the Second Police Magistrate, Mr. H. B. Ihul, t’&gt; taking a X2f&gt;0 gramophone from the bungalow (f Mrs. C,
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    MALAYA’S FISH SUPPLY.
    1876 11 Deep Sea Trawling May Never Materialise. Aqui-Culture to Supplement Poorly Stocked Waters. That in his opinion deep sea trawling in Malayan waters would never reach the of a commercial proposition, was the important announcement made by Mr. R. J- B- Clayton, acting Director of i ishei ies,
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    Land Dispute.
    204 11 Defendants Imprisoned For Perjury. At the conclusion of a case in the Supreme Couit on July 7, concerning n land dispute, two defendants were sentenced b.v Mr. Justice Deane to three months 4 and two months’ imprisonment, respectively, for perjury. The plaintiff was K. A. Abdul Karim, who
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    Singapore Wedding.
    186 11 Mr. T. \V. Saunders and Miss Clarice Chambers. The wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Cathedral on the (Ith instant, of Mr. T. W. Saunders, of Derrick and Co., and Miss Clarice Chambers, who arrived on Sunday by the Sarpedon from Canada where she has been residing for
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    Serious Charges.
    108 11 Chinese Manager Committed To Assizes. A Chinese, Soh Koh Sai, formerly managing partner in Chop Kheng Hunt and Company, coal dealers, of Cross Str&lt; et, has been committed to the As sizes («n charges of making false entries in tlv books of the company, and committing ciiminal breach
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    Perak Co-operation.
    776 11 British Resident’s Interesting Report. Good progress has continued in tho establishment and growth of co-opcrativo societies and in the inculcation of thrift, writes the Hon. the Rritish Resident of Perak in his annual report. The greater saving of money is shown by the fact that although the number
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    CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
    1367 12 Report of Singapore Committee. A Cause of Cruelty at The Abattoirs. The following is the report of the committee appointed by Cioveinmcru to enquire into and report upon th alleg 1 prevalence of cruelty to animals in Singapore and to i ecoo.mcnd in asure &gt; lor the
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    Prospecting in Siam.
    169 12 Borneo Company’s Suit Against Option Holders. (From Our Own Corresp &gt;ndent.) Tenant, July C. In the Supreme Court to-day the Borne &gt; Company sued Ooi Jeok Chye and (Joh Swee Cheng for damages for alleged breach of contract. It was stated that last year the do fondants
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    H. E. at Malacca.
    705 12 The Governor and Lady Clifford’s Visit. Shortly after 10 o.m. on Friday, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Hugh Clifford, G.C.M.G., G.B.E., M.C.S., and Lady Clifford, landed at the Jetty fr m the Sea Bell? and we e received by a guard of honour consisting of live
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    Big Fire at Sungei Pinang.
    50 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 11. A bier fire, involving 21 shop-houses. !&gt; rohe out at Sungei l'inang on Saturday Tteinoon. Thr cause is not known. The him.ij'-e 's estimated at $'2 r ».000. On&lt; hrnkeep. r k n -t about 1,000 in banl
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    Coroner’s Criticism.
    242 12 Traffic Casualty’s Removal To Hospital. The enquiry by the Coroner, Lieut.-Col Hope-Falkner, into the death of a Chinese, following a fall from a tram car on June dl) last, on the Serangoon Road’’ was concluded on Friday. The man, it was stated in evidence fell off while the
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    St. Joseph’s School Sports.
    144 12 Old Boy Creates New 100 Yards Record. In spite of the rain on Saturday afternoon there were a large number of friends at the St. Joseph’s School spor.s meeting held at the Stadium. The Bishop of Malacca (Monseigneur E. Barillo.i D.D), the Rev. Bros. Stephen and
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    “ Interrogator ” Answered.
    122 12 Interrogator Answered. Reduction of Staff Part cf A New Scheme. The Health Officer of the Singapore Municipality was interviewed by a Straits limes representative on July 7 on the subject of Interrogator’s letter, complaining that the number of sanitary inspectors in Singapore is being reduced. The reduction is part of
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    Captain’s Suicide.
    138 12 Tragedy on a Blue Funnel Steamer. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 11. A verdict of suicide by hanging was returned at the inquest on Captain Ernest laylor, of the Blue Funnel steamer Adrastus, who died on board while approaching Penang on the 7th inst. The Chief Officer
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    4824 13 Police Measures to Control Gunmen. allous Methods of Criminals. (Monday, July 11 H E. (h;* Governor (Sir Hugh Clifford), .MG.B.E., presiding. Official Members The General Officer ommanding the I’roops (Major-General &lt;’ C. van StrauM*nzee, IT, C.M.C*.). I'lie ;e t’me Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr. E. H. Wolff). The
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    Jottings from Johore.
    1108 14 Improvement of the Causeway Road. (Kiiim Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, July S. At long last tho road over tin* Causeway which has been become a series of pot-holes i* being repaired. The worst ir.d higgi st hide of ail has been tided up. and pilis of
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    Van Lear Black’s Flight.
    163 14 Arrival at Don Muang From Singora. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, July 7. Mr. Van Lear Black, flying direct from i Medan to Bangkok this morning, was forced to descend at Singora at eleven o’clock. The flight was resumed at one o’clock, but engine trouble again
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    Tronoh Mines.
    279 14 Directors* Report for the Past Year. hollowing is a nummary of the report of the directors of Troiioh Mines, Ltd., for the year to December 'll, 192(5, which states that 74.'5 tons of tin ore were sold, as against 978 3 4 tons for 1925. Output (d tin
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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      The Governor’s Visit to Malacca.
      22 15 Sir Hugh Clifford arriving at the jetty. (iarden party at the Residency. /V/o/iin h\ I'Jill, M,il,n i &lt;/.
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      New Federal Councillor Honoured.
      54 15 All At Hume was given by the Music and Recreation Party. Penang, on July 2. in honour of the lion. Mr. &lt; heah he m. I mi. I P F.U.S.A., (centre) one (d their patrons, on the occasion of his appointment to the I'cdcral ouncil. I'iiotu
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      Malaya’s Fish Supply.
      27 16 Operations on the Government Trawler Tongknl. Mending Net?. Weighing Fish Hauling Net Aboard. Cutcli on Deck. 11k Oiler trawl, showing the principle ot action.
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      Outram School Sports.
      26 17 banting (ho Sailor's Hornpipe. School n.antlor in charm* of Ilu* has* viol. The Caterpillar Hace. Masters Tun*ol-War was won liy nia tied men.
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      M. S. V. R. at Port Dickson.
      37 17 Photograph taken at the M.S.V.K. C’a ip at Port Dickson durian the recent \i it ol the Hon. Mr. It. NV. Klles, Hritish Kcsidenl ol Nonri Setnhilan. i hoto '•&gt; ini'
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      St. Joseph’s School Sports.
      91 18 Although the weather »as none too Uwiurahle on Saturday St. Joseph’s School Sports drew a large gathering «&gt; tlu Stadium. oM.|)ctiiiu in tlu* hi”h jump. Ivt-I: Cuan Yam irakiim a faulty jump. I'hotos h\- fmi Thionfi Toiin Old hoys 100 \ds. (lat race. Progress of 220
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  • PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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      BRITAIN’S FOREIGN POLICY.
      654 19 HKl'TI-Ii TKLF.CiKAM 1 No Anti-Russian Bloc Being Formed. OPEN DIPLOMACY. Important Debate in The Commons. [RKt'Tl’K TKLKdllAM 1 London. July i ,n. u ,iuc of Commons Mr. A. P«n'U ,'l.iiu Vna i: r„ OtV.ce estimates b&gt; M". 0 n(X V general dismission on tore gn .poiUMl A
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      Golf Championship.
      73 19 Frenchman Leads in Qualifying' Round. London. July 11. St. Andrews: The lead* r in the first round of the .‘hi lode- qualifying competition for the open golf championship was Golias. of Fourqucx. France, with 71. Other leading &gt; ores were: F.rnest Whitcomhc, 7-: Melhorn (I'nited States), Tolley and
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      Elephants on the Line.
      85 19 Extraordinary Accident In I'nited States. London. July 11. Aurora. Illinois: An exciting diversion was provided for railroad passengers when a train ploughed through a herd of elephant-, leaving a local eiivu-. Or* elephant and the ridel' were in‘••tantiy killed. Another, canting a rider .,nd his wife,
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      The New Hebrides.
      72 19 No Truth in Tale of Kidnapped Coolies. 1 .ondon July 11. Townsville Following tin* customs collector’s enquiry, it was stated that nothing had been revealed to indicate that the coolies on board the Hainan t"t the N*\v Hebrides had not been property indentured. Allegations had been made
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      Storms in Saxony.
      51 19 Many Deaths and Districts Devastated. London, July 11. Berlin, official Time were MJ death in the Saxony stolons. 1 roops, p 'bee a? d volunteers are scouring the devastate! districts, where the receding waters I’Mt thick layers &lt; f mud. Several cases of peopa going mad have
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      U. S. War Secretary.
      37 19 London. July ID. New York: Mr. I&gt;. F. I&gt;n*.is, Secretai'V for War, .-ailed on the t ilympic *&lt;&gt;r a t\vo months vacation in the South of France, where he will join h;s amilv.
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      NANKING SURTAXES.
      553 19 Tonnage Dues Increased By Half. Urgent Protest by Chamber Of Commerce. Shanghai, July 8. T he Nanking Government is imposing from the 11th inst. a surtax amounting to half the existing customs tonnage dues. These hitherto have amounted to 1.2 taels per ton a year on vessels of
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      A Mexican Threat.
      58 19 London, July 1 I. Mexico City The Mexican Foreign OiJic* is circularising Mexican Consuls broad instructing them to report the names of foreign firms dealing with neniies of the alles Government. Ihe information is being sought in order to place an embargo on the proper-tie.-, of the
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      BRITAIN AND CHINA.
      252 19 Negotiations Regarding Tientsin Concession. Increase in l T nited States Trade. L&lt; rnlon, July 12. In flit* House of Commons asked whether it had keen agreed to hand over the British concession in j ieut -in to the Chinese, Sir .Austen Chamberlain replied that the points leserved
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      Mr. Amery’s Tour.
      103 19 Six .Months Visit to The Dominions. Uugby, July II. The Secretary for Dominion .Mr. Amery. accompanied by Mrs. Amery, will leave Kngland lor a tour of the Dominion.'-' on July L':.*. In South Africa In- will visit the High Commission territories and Southern Lhodcsiu in addition to
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      French Finances.
      94 19 Voluntary Contributions To Sinking Fund. London, July 11. Paris: In the pro:■•riiee of a delegation of the administ rat i\e council of the Sinking hand and delegates of the national committee for voluntary contribution;', presided ovr hy Marshal JofFre, IJLVi ll. uoM-inmerii bonds, of the nominal vaiue of
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      Communism and China.
      85 19 Russian Reason for Failure Of Revolution. 1 .on.ion, July 11. Moscow: lhikhnrin, writing in the I’ravda, &gt;ays tin* ommunCt International proposed summonin'’ an extraordinary conference of the Chin«*se Communist party to re-elect the central committee. The present lead' *’ship had failed because, instead of internal questions relatin'.
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      HOUSE OF LORDS REFORM.
      783 20 Labour Vote of ('ensure Defeated. MK. BALDWIN’S SPEECH. Thousand Years of Hereditary Principle. London, July f*. The House of Commons debated tIk Labour motion of censure in icspcct of Ifi#&gt; Government's proposals to reform the House of Lord". The motion expressed re,.*.ret that the Government had
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      Railways v. Roads.
      172 20 N. L. R. Complain of Hcav\ Burden. Rugby, July 7. The National Union of Railwaymeti. at t hcii Annual conference to-day, protested against the heavy burdens Rritisl* railway- had to hear as compared with road traffic. It was pointed out that x2 .lIOO.OOlt.tMU* were invested in railways,
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      Kilauea in Eruption.
      45 20 World's Largest Active Volcano. London, July 7. Hilo. Hawaii: Kiinucu, the largest active volcano in the world, began erupting early to-day. The flow of lava was accompanied by subterranean explosions and fountains of fire in a marvellous pyrotechnic display ju»t before dawn.
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      Revolution Prevented.
      69 20 Seizure of Arms for South America. London. July 7. NYw York Government agents here believe that they have nipped a South American revolution in the bud by discovering dot) ritb s and luo.uun wands of ammunition on a steamer tied up in the Last River. The r ides
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      King Alfonso’s Gift.
      51 20 Presentation to a London Museum. Rugby, .July 7. King Alfonso of Spain, in the presence of King Georg' 1 to-dav prevented j to the National History Museum at South Kensington a splendid group of i three stuffed ibexes mounted in picturesque surroundings representing a scene m the
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      Motorboat Fire.
      56 20 London, July 7. Sudbury, Ontario: Mr. \Y. L. Hodgkins, the millionaire* president of the Hrovvncll Improvement Company, Chicago, was drowned with two members of the crew ol a nu*tojheat which caught lire while sailing in Georgian Pay, Luke 11 uron. Pour others, including two girls, were saved, .swimming
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      Rhineland Occupation.
      63 20 Rugby, July &lt;». In reply to a question in the House of Commons, Sir Austen Chamberlain said tin* quest ion o! fixing a date for ternii- •'d’oti of the or- upation of the RhineI nd l»y Aided troop- was not discussed at Geneva. Tite circumstances in vvltich Hie
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      COMPENSATION IN CHINA.
      159 20 Suggestion Regarding Indemnity Fund. I Recommendations annot He Revised. I.omlon. July &lt;’*. Jn the* House of Common* at question t i,))«• *ir A listen &lt; hamberlam said action w;1 &lt; oiisidored regarding payment in "depreciated eurreiuy of interest with inspect to Hankow Municipal debentures. Kepiying t&lt;» Majoi’-tieiu*ral
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      American Investments.
      81 20 Huso Sum in Foreign Securities. London. July ’&gt;. Washington The Department of i\*mmcm estimate* tiiat American* have it costed abroad altogether 12 billion* t.Hi million dollars. «&lt;!' wham &gt; 'P.uiio.p.mi was inve-ted in the fir.-! s.x months ef 11*27. Thi* is what remains after all vvmn repayments on
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      An Artist’s Claim.
      115 20 i Extra Money for Retouching Portrait. Lend* n. July T. X u York The jury of the Supreme j &lt; our* decided thiti Mr. lii-oi'iiT (it* Hrush. tin* well-known Amciican artist. was entitled to i?-1.Aimi for retouching th*• i portrait of a woman tor whi h h&lt;-
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      A Wild West Show.
      97 20 Entertainment for President Coolidge. London. July &lt;*. I’oLefourch. South Ihikotn President and Mrs. foolidge enjoyed a Wild West i show in its natural setting. They ap-j plauded continualiy the cov.boys and co\v-J girls. picturesquely dressed, who la.-sooedj and threw wild steels and tamed unridden j ponies.
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      Mandates Commission.
      79 20 Question of a German Member. London. July 7. (lei’ova the League Mandate:' Commission considered the question of the appointment of a Herman member. Tim majority agreed that there was no technical objection to the appointment of a new member. The minority, emitting d o trench, Holguin anti I
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      CHINA AND SOVIET.
      144 20 Mr. Wu’s Assurances Te Consul-General. Hoth Oppressed by Foreign Imperialism." Shanghai. July t;. Prior to the departure of the Soviet Consul General, .Mr. Unde, for Push, the Nationalist Foreign Minister Mr. Wii. verbally explained that th. ievent movement for “purification” the Kuomintang was necessitated hy th* fact
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      Borodin's Dismissal.
      215 20 Desire to Make World History" Shanghai, July 7. llovv Borodin received the news of iii*ii.sniis&gt;al i- told hy l&gt;r. Krarup Nielsen vorrespond oil of the Politiken of (open kageii, who wa&gt; present at th** H.-uehowf I conlerein e w hen Ceng Vu Hsiang and j Chiang Kai Sin
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      U. S. National Debt.
      86 20 One-Third Paid Since 1919. London. July m Washington: The l cited States Tica sury officials are congratulating them selves on the probability that, by tin end «*f the current fiscal year, whirl began on July 1, one-ibird of the hum national debt, which reached high wane
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      Plot to Kill Mussolini.
      72 20 Sentence on an Ex-Rank Director. London, July i* 1 Home The special tribunal pa--sentence of eight years imprisonment 1 ittore Znnottini, ex-direct« r f the ividab*. who was charged yvith c.unpli' i in Zaniboni’s attempt t-» kill AIu: 1m 1 He was accuse of go ing
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      Pioneer in Electricity.
      41 20 London, Ju!&gt; Tlerlin The death ha- m v' 1 Sigmund Porgmann, pioneer oc v rican-Gcrman electrical i 1 r founder of the iJcrginann L.c om| ary. He war at one time a put' Thomas Edison in Xew York.
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      AVIATION MATTERS.
      693 21 Tragedy at Honolulu Farewell. A New Altitude Record Achieved. London, July 7. Honolulu The celebrations as a fare- t0 Lieut.. Maitland and Lieut. who Hew here from the :"v&lt;l States and are sailing back to 1 ’-ancisco, had a gloomy termination. 7‘ aeroplane piloted by Flight-Lieut. was circling
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      Britain and Argentine.
      158 21 Cordial Tribute to Long Friendship. Rugby, July 8. Replying to a message sent by Sii Austen Chamberlain on the occasion ot the formal elevation of the Diiii. h Legation in Buenos Aires to the rank of "an Embassy, Scnor Uallardo, the Argentine Foreign Minister, has telegraphed a
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      Mexican Oil.
      146 21 Unemployment Caused By Restrictions. London, July 8. Mexico City The Aguila Oil Company applied to the first district court for an iniunc.ion against enforcement of the new oil law. The company complains that it has keen refused d.illing permits tor some of Its lands in Tan;pic». The Government
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      The New Hebrides.
      51 21 Allegation Regarding Annamite Coolies. London, July 10. Townsville A customs collector, or behalf of the Federal Government, is investigating the allegations that between t00 and 500 coolies on board the steamer Haiman at present here were kidnapped in Annan; and are being forcibly taken to the New
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      U. S. A. and Austria.
      37 21 Commercial Treaty for Eight Years. London, July 11. Vienna A commercial treaty granting nost favoured nation treatment has been •oncluded between Austria and the United States for a period of eight years.
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      American Cotton.
      65 21 London, July 9. New York The first cotton report o f ho Department of Agriculture estimates ho area under cultivation at about '2,08”,000 acres, a reduction of 12.4 per ent. The ef T crt of bullish reduction wns *re.Per than expected. Covering by hoits ami now domestic and
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      BRITAIN AND THE LEAGUE.
      535 21 Interesting Speech By Foreign Secretary. No Gloomy Views Regarding Disarmament. Rugby, July 11. Dealing with the position of the League of Nations in world affairs, Sir Austen Chamberlain refuted the suggestion that secondary matters were being relegated to the League and real business was conducted in
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      Vancouver Fire.
      62 21 Nine People Perish In Flats. London, July 10. Vancouver It is believed that a lighted match dropped on inflammable material caused the fire which broke out in a large block of flats. At least nine people, including children, perished. A house painter who gave thi alarm was arrested
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      Shanghai Defence Force.
      48 21 Departure of the Indian Brigade. Shanghai, July 11. The Second Gloucester. 1 and the Second Durham Eight Infantry are expect'd t» Vave on bon d the Kurmnla on Ju’y E ;\&gt;r Jhansi, via. Caleul'a. T h &gt; rema'riTer »,f the Twen'ieth India’ Hri.gado will follow shortly.
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      COLONIAL OFFICE.
      174 21 Importance of Service Overseas. Mr. Amery Approves of The Scheme. London, July 11. In the House of Commons, Mr. Herbert Williams asked whether it was the practice for Colonial Ollice officials to serve for «i period in an administrative post overseas and periodically to visit the parts of
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      Fracas in Baghdad.
      102 21 Two Soldiers and Three Civilians Killed. London, July 10. Itaghdad Two Iraqi soldiers and three civilians were killed and 10 soldiers and 2!1 civilians injured in a fracas outside the famous Kadhimain Mosque. A crowd estimated at 100,000 was commemorating the historic martyrdoms connected with the Muharram
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      France and Italy.
      133 21 Ill-Feeling Over Frontier Incidents. London, July 10. Paris A series of incidents on the Franco-Italian frontier is arousing coni idcrable ill-feeling loyally. The authorities are disquieted. Yesterday a frontier post near Ilriancon was entirely painted with the Italian colours. Recently .*10 Blackshirts inadvertently erossed tin* fronth*r and
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      Comdr. Byrd’s Plans.
      170 21 Elaborate Expedition to The Antarctic. London, July 10. Paris Comdr. Byrd has publicly revealed his plans for his forthcoming rtight to the South Pole. The expedition will comprise JO to 10 men. It will leavo New Zealand by water and employ two aerocraft, which will convey a
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      BETTER OUTLOOK AT GENEVA.
      4111 22 Agreement on Destroyers And Submarines. EXPERTS’ REPORT. Cruiser Question Still Remains Unsettled. L &gt;ndon, July 7. Genova There is good reason to believe that the cruiser tonnage figures were discussed at yesterday’s private meetings, and the naval experts more closely considered the matter to-day. In view
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      SEVERE STORMS.
      462 23 Extraordinary Rainfall On South Coast. Nearly Three Inches In Thirteen Hours. Rugby, July 7. A severe rainstorm swept southern England and northern France last night, and heavy falls were general throughout the country. The storm was accompanied by light•iing and thunder in many places. During brilliant (lashes at
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      Tropical Medicine.
      62 23 London, July x. Mi*. Edvard Hiodic. of 1 he London j S; !r &lt; 1 "t f lyge rie and I ropical Medi um*,! b. s i"*» l elected to the Beit .Senior I'eih.u hip for research in tropical modi'•bic. value 1M,000 tor five years, in resI tM
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      The French Army.
      32 23 London, July 11. I’«•'&gt;■ I- I he Senate, by 272 to IX, passed t h» bill to reorganise the army. f he &lt; hamber has already passed i he hill.
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      A Railway Collision.
      21 23 London, July 7. Ibi'Mios Air* len. people w re Killel ■oid 40 injure*! in r.niway oilHwii near Mendoza.
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      BRITAIN AND RUSSIA.
      608 23 Meeting of Powers At Geneva. Foreign Secretary Explains Rupture. London, .July if. In I hr lions/* of ('omniiiDs replying to a mimhrr of questions, Sir Austen &lt;'hamherluin --it:itt-«J that at a meeting of British, Herman, French, Belgian, Italian anil Japanese representative- at (leneva he explained the reasons
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      Royalty in the East End.
      42 23 Piurby, July The King and Quern received a great popular ovation this aftertnon when they drove Itroup-h tin* densely crowded streetof i a r London to m-peet the London and North Last cm Railway works at Stratford.
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      JAPAN’S MOVE IN TSINGTAO.
      1174 24 [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Four Thousand Troops :&lt; Being Sent. BOYCOTT INTENSIFIES. Serious Effects in Canton And Amoy. &gt; [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai. July d. The Japanese General Staff has ordered the eighth brigade *.f approximately 4,000 men from Dairen t&lt;* Tsingtao. The garrison time
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      900 Japanese Landed.
      272 24 Seriousness of Shantung Situation. Shanghai, July P. Peking 1 Me A a rival*. Consul in T.-ing-tao has tele-rapiled t the Legation here stating that the only Marines landed there were 750 Japanese, who are entienrhed on the hillside dominating Japanese property. A Japanese cruiser with 4 *0
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      Bisley Shooting.
      53 24 Junior Kolaporc C up For Malaya. London. July 11. At llisley the Junior Kolapore Cup was won by Malaya with 545. Rhodesia was second with 54:5. No team from the Colony is represented at Ilisley this year. The suceessful team must therefore bo composed of F.M.S. nun at
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      Sacco and Vanzetti.
      49 24 Demonstration Stopped In Mexico City. London, July f&gt;. Mexico City: A body of motorcycle police, a rim'd with rifles, suirounded tin* I’liitoil States Consulate-lieneial and dispersed 2,000 members of so-called Ked labour unions who wore attempting to hold a demonstration of sympathy, with Sacco and Yanzetti.
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      Siamese Prince in Berlin.
      61 24 Berlin, July 10. The Naval Minister of Siam, Prince Vuidhi.ian. brother of Knur Kama, who was travelling in Denmark, arrived at Berlin this morning, and left cards on 1 &gt;r. Strisemann. ILrr Yon Schubert and Herr dossier. He called on Admiral Behnke, whom he met in
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      Church of England Stipends.
      33 24 London, July 7. I he Kcriesiast ical Commissioners prolM.se inen asing i*200 a year livings to tfiOO.and those of l*:U)0 to tJoO, in order to give a living wage.”
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      Rent Restriction in Britain.
      35 24 London, July &lt;l. Mr. Neville Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that it was proposed to include the existing rent restriction acts in the Expiring Laws Continuation Bill this year.
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      Prussian Prince’s Death.
      29 24 Berlin, July Brime Friedrich Sigismund of Prussia died at Lucerne this afternoon as the result of a fall of his horse in the international riding tournament.
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      Comdr. Byrd Honoured.
      28 24 London, July C. I ar s Btiineare received Comdr. j&gt;yrd and his companions. He appointed Comdr. Byrd an Officer of the Legion of Hon ur.
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      JERUSALEM ALARMED.
      239 24 Considerable Damage Caused By Earthquake. Three Tourists Killed In Jericho. London. July i. Jerusalem: A four seconds quake occurred here. In Jerusalem itself a small de*m the Holy Sepulchre was cracked some buildings in the oid city veii. l? ami several people were wounded." There was loss of
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      Italy’s Foreign Policy.
      71 24 “Rapprochements” with Russia And Turkey. Berlin, July Moscow telegrams indicate an RuleRussian rapprochement, based on nuituu support in ttic Balkans and also ecot omit coneess ions. Angora messages simultaneously iml; cate an Italo-Turk rapprochement on tk, basis of an Italian guaramee in respect of Turkish integrity, a
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      Escape from Bandits.
      65 24 American Shipmaster Refloats Steamer. Shanghai, July 11. Samuel Fisher, of San Franc■:-»*«• Master of the steamer Chichuen. wh.iwa* captured by bandits while his strati ti w«as aground in the Fppor \angts h:i* escaped from tin* I audits. He rcti'nt l the &lt; hichuen and after repairing i
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      Russian Murderers Caught.
      69 24 London, July Moscow It is oflieially announc" that the two murderers of TurotV. t acting trade representative of the S"-. ii:i Berlin, who was killed near M&gt;' &lt;iii June 10, were arrested after a d-d in which one of the arrested men v 1 wounded. The prisoners,
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      Channel Swimmer’s Work.
      38 24 London. Julv New York While posing foi a film on the beach at Santa Monica &lt;" rude F.derle, the Channel rwimmev. I cr'es for help far from the sh&lt;*r plunged in and rescued a drown,, swimmer.
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      Railway Fatality.
      28 24 London, &gt;1 u Buenos Aires: The Pacilic Kb advised that 21 people were kill 1 seriously injured in the train sm Mendoza. The collision was due
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      DUBLIN SHOOTING OUTRAGE.
      981 25 Vice-President O’Higgins Assassinated. HIS DYING MESSAGE. ‘•I Forgive Them All. I Die For My Country.” London, July 10. Dublin Mr. Kevin O’Higgins, VicePresident and Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs of the Irish Free State, \vhi 1 c c-n route to Mass, was shot by three rM
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      Byrd Souvenirs.
      176 25 Farewell Visit to Place Where Alighted. London, July 12. Paris Comdr. Byrd paid a farewell visit to Ver-sur-Mer before sailing for homo, and was given a rousing welcome by the inhabitants. He took tea with the family which sheltered him and revisited the room where he slept. This
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      Wuchow Boycott.
      64 25 Threats Against Japan And Britain. Hong Kong, July 11. The Public Boycott Association of Wuchow has issued a circular stating that an anti-Japanese and anti-British boycott will be definitely carried out in Kwangsi on July 15 after which British ind Japanese goods will not be allowei to be
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      M. Clemenceau.
      44 25 Illness of France’s Grand Old Man. London, July 12. Paris M. Clemenccau, who has recently been ailing, relapsed yesterday and the family was summoned to hi bedside. Subsequently there was a slight improvement, hut his son remained at the bedside all night.
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      German Fortresses.
      213 25 Claim That Conditions Arc Fulfilled. Ixmdon, July 7. Berlin The Reichstag, by 300 to 4*1 adopted the War Material Bill, forbidding the export of certain categories of goods which might be used for instruments ol war. Speakers claimed that by the adoption of the bill Germany has fulfilled
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      World’s Shipbuilding.
      180 25 Motorship Tonnage Exceeds Steamer. London, July 12. A gradual improvement in tonnage under construction throught the world and leaps and bounds in motorship construction are. the outstanding features recorded in Lloyd’s Register. Th;* latest shipbuilding returns show that in the three months ended June 30 1,300,388 tons altogether
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      Soviet Savagery.
      78 25 More Death Sentences In Moscow Court. London, July 12. Moscow Pruzhilovsky, who was found guilty of espionage, was sentenced to death and his property will be confiscated. London, July 13. Moscow A court martial at Cronstadt passed sentence of death on Madame Klepikoff, widow of the commander of
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      Chu Leaves Geneva.
      69 25 Ordered to Report In Nanking. London, July 12. Geneva Mr. Chu has left for China having been ordered from Nanking t&lt; return immediately. Ft is therefore probable that China will not Ik* represented at the September session of the League Council as all the Chinese Ministers ii
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      CHINA PROBLEMS.
      555 25 Movements of the Warring Factions. Britain and Chang Tso Lin’s Government. London, July 6. Recognition as the Government of China has not been accorded to it. It is dealt with as a local administration.” This was the announcement of Sir Austen Chamberlain in the House of Commons in
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      Post Office Workers.
      19 25 London, July 8. The Union of Post Office Workers lias ceased affiliation with the Labour Party.
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      New German Consulate.
      16 25 Berlin, July 8. A new Herman Consulate has been &gt;I&gt;eiutl at I.e Havre.
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      THE GOLD STANDARD.
      236 26 Conference of Bankers In Washington. No Discussion of Reparation Question. London, July 8. New York The huge stocks of (fold held in the United Slates is the subject being discussed at a conference in Wash ington between leading Kuropein and American bankers, namely Mr. Montagu Norman, Britain
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      Hungary and Rumania.
      131 26 Question Still Rcfore League Council. Rugby, July 7. Contdr. I.o bcr-I.amps n, Undcr-S'u-ro-tary for 1* reign Alfaim, was asked in Parliament if th re was any prospect &lt; l the Hungai ian-Kumar ian question, rmw before the League of Nation.- and c mmitt«d to Sir Ai st“ii
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      An Armless Artist.
      103 26 Death of Mr. Bertram Iiiles. London, July 7. The death has occurred in Dristol of Lei tram Liles, aged 55, the armless anist who painted with his mouth and exhibited at the Royal Academy and all the leading exhibitions. ilo lost both liis arms when a hoy
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      Atlantic City Fire.
      78 26 Beach Hotels and Boardwalk Burnt. London, July G. Atlantic City: Six wooden beach hotels have been burned down. The hotel were crowded wdth guests, w.no escaped to the famous boardwalk along the water front. A large section of the boardwalk caught fire and was consumed. A large
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      Hour Strike in New York.
      44 26 London, July 8. w York: Approximately 500,000 workers part i-ipati d in an hour strike as protest against the death sentence on aero and Vanzetti. 1 O'Ticc broke up a meeting of fur v ,i ai d arrested six.
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      The Royal Tour.
      206 26 Welcome by Empire Parliamentary Association. Rugby, July 8. Many Ministers and ex-Ministers, torn the* with menibwrs of both Houses of Parliament and several members of the Dominion Parliaments, were, present at a reception given at Westminster Hall to-da\ by the Umpire Parliamentary j Asso'dati; n to meet
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      A School of Whales.
      165 26 Vessels CoMpolIcd to Change Courses. London, July 10. Pol l land, Maine Passengers on liners arriving from the south report that tney passed schools of whales so ntimer us that I the vessel; l'\.m time to time were compelled t i Sum go courses in order
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      Labrador Expedition.
      88 26 Eskimo Legend and Coast Kuins. London, July 1 Sydney, N&lt;va Scotia The Unit'd ■'fat.-s exp.diti'n to Labi ad r and (it.vnk'liul, headed tv Commander Donald Macmillan, has sailed for Battle Harbour. Southern Labrador. One of the objects of the expedition is t study the ruins on the I.abiador
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      Naval Conference.
      84 26 Sitting of Plenary Session Postponed. London, July 11. Geneva The heads of the naval delegations have resumed negotiations, which is considered a hopeful sign of the ultimate success of the conference. L &gt;ndon, July 11. T Geneva The plenary sitting of the Naval Conference fixed for to-day wa&lt;
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      The Opium Convention.
      49 26 London, July G. In the House of Commons at question line, Sir George Hennessy said the mos i've"t ripnatories of tV* 1925 Internationa, opium &lt;Vmven:ion to deposit ratification •cere the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Czech*'b*M kin and Poland. The British Government had dme it uigi rn!ificulion by others.
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      Prayer Book Revision.
      114 26 Passed by the Church Assembly. London, July G. A ft or two days discussion the huivh Assembly, by 517 to 135, accepted the revised Prayer Book. This is considered the most critical division taken by the Church of England since the Reformation. Rugby, July C. The ‘motion
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      The Prince in Paris.
      83 26 Lays Foundation of New lloiitel. Rugby, July 8. The Prince of Wales had an enthusiastic :ocopJo'1 on arrival to-day in Paris, where this afternoon he laid the foundation stone of the hostel for British students in the new univeisity city being erected mi the southern edge
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      A Match Combine.
      102 26 Iiryant and May’s and Swedish Company. London, July 9. It is announced that Bryant and May, Ltd., and the Swedish Match Company have arrived at a provisional agreement with the object of securing an identifica- tion oil interests m the British Empire and ci.- ewhete than Asia
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      Sale of Old Masters.
      69 26 £1’*&gt;6,000 for James Ross Collection. Rugby, July 8. In less than an hour 29 pictures were sold for £136,00U at Christie's this afternoon. A Rembrandt portrait of A Lnira' Troop fetched £31,000. One small Turner picture fetched £30,450. A Reynolds portrait sold for £10,42* and a
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      Russian Oil.
      121 26 Reported Loan by Standard Company. Berlin, July 6. The Vossische Zeitung comments on the Russo-American oil agreement laying stress on its enormous international significance. The paper understands that the building of huge bunker stations is planned at I ort Said and Colombo and also believes that the United
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      The Silk Duties.
      40 26 London, July 8. Ire House of Commons, in the com i toe stage of the Finance Bill negma now ’clause I i' -b'cf? ul r Jenf3Pr (Conservative i I,:) from August 31 •*C UUIK., U ;w 3llk.
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      PROGRESS IN INDIA.
      173 26 Growth of Power in Local Government. Five Thousand Miles of New Railways. Rugby, July 8. Lord Winterton, Under-Secretary for India, speaking on the India Office vote in the House of Commons to-day, said many people diil not realise the extent to which local government in India was
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      An American Wedding.
      195 26 The Ambassador’s Daughter Married in London. London, July 7. The marriage of Miss Matilda Houghton. daughter of the American Ambassador. to Mr. Chandler I\ Anderson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Anderson, of Washington, took p ace at St. Margaret’s, Westminster. The public \v:.s so
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      The Airmen’s League.
      61 26 Mr. Levine’s Gift For Le Bourget. London. July 6. Paris At a meeting of tlie International Airmen’s League, at which Lieut. hambeilin and Mr. Levine were receive the president of the league announce! hat Mr. Levine had handed over Krs 100,000 to establish an aviators’ c'ub aLe
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      Mr. Ford and the Jews.
      70 26 Case of the Dearborn Independent. London, July 8. New York The New York American says Mr. Henry Ford has issued an apology for his aspersions on Jews in his Paper the Dearborn Independent. He disclaimed all knowledge of the details of hem and ordered their
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      U. S. Ambassador Resigns.
      40 26 London, Juiy 8. Rapid City The United States Ambassador to Mexico has resigned. It is stated that he returned to l’ 1 post a year ago against his own wish at the request of President CoolidgP*
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      German General Dead.
      20 26 London. July Berlin The death has fioneral IIolTmann, who signed the Litvbk treaty with Russia in 1918.
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      Borodin’s Office Attacked.
      144 27 Hash Between Staff And Coolies. Shanghai, July 12. i Tulv 11 Borodin’s office was vui'kcd by a Kang of coolies this morniJ'£. holies had been hired to remove 1 h Kn'a luggage to the railway station, i-.orodi arose between the coolies nml Borodin’s staff, and the latter
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      Belgium and China.
      100 27 Cabinet Unanimous for NonIntervention. London, July 12. Wu-Vn Speaking in a debate on f u vairs M. Vandervelde said the (:.,vcrm.u-nt were unanimously in fnvonr iev of non-intervention in China. He assorted that many Belgians rer. unod at their posts in China when o.hir nu ionais did
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      Tangier Regime.
      90 27 Impasse in Franco-Spanish Negotiations. Rugby, July 12. i s understood that the Franco-Spanish m er«a'iors uron modification o. the i H.'.ieV regime, which have been proceeded t\.r some time in Paris, have reached 1- ii« i been arranged that if any agree-v.-vre reached in these negotiations ould be
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      Fire in Sailors’ Home.
      65 27 London, July 13. SnY. iello, Californa Fire broke out afternoon in the barracks of the la Home, in which were some 3.000 war veterans, some bedridden and crippled. A mysterious tire, believed to have been :&lt;• to incendiarism, recently destroyed the i'.'.ain (lining hall of the
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      French Official Salaries.
      47 27 Paris, July 12. With six abstentions the Chamber finance committee decided to exceed the lie:ures proposed by the Government for increasing the salaries of state employees. M. Poincare will propose a question of confidence to the Chamber in order to niamtain the Government proposals.
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      French Electoral Reform.
      29 27 London, July 9. Paris The Chamber, by 335 to 150, hassed the first article of the Electoral Reform Bill, providing for ;&gt;ne Deputy for each constituency.
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      A Fatal Fast.
      31 27 London, July 10. foronto After fasting for 55 days in M ’t tempt to cure acute digestive ijLIo. Mrs. LeontofT, a young Russian '’•'“man, died in h ispital.
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      Floods in Russia.
      31 27 London, Jillv 12. A J Scores of people, houses. an 1 cattle were carried away h ,T !i river Tf shn at Ltil&lt; &gt;yan w. province of Nijninovgnrod.
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      Empire’s Timber.
      102 27 Conservation Schemes in The Dominions. Rugby, July 12. Mr. Ormsby-Gore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Dominions, stated in the H &lt;use of Commons to-day that the percentage of timber imported into Britain from Empire sources was, on a basis of value, 28.0 per cent, in the case of hard
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      Air Liner Crashes.
      74 27 Wonderful Escape of Pilot And! Passengers. London, July 13. Boulogne An air liner belonging to hi* Royal Dutch Aerial Navigation Company, bound from London to Amsterdam, with seven passengers, straying in the fog while Hying over the northern part of the department Pas de Calais, collided with
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      Gibraltar Tragedy.
      48 27 Sentence of Death on Officer Commuted. London, July 12. Gibraltar The sentence of death passed on Lieut. A. C. Duffield, of the 2nd bn. East Surrey Regt., for the murder of his commanding officer, Lieut.-Col. i. S. Fitzgerald, has been commuted to penal servitude for life.
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      Remarkable Flying Accident.
      66 27 Three Bodies Hurtle From Machine. London, July 12. Winnipeg Three members of the Dominion Topographical Survey were killed near Fairfcrd, Manitoba, under extraordinary circumstances. Eye-witnesses state that their aerop’ane was observed Hying erratically in the clouds. Suddenly, while thi* machine was o* t of sight, three bodies
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      Rhineland Evacuation.
      66 27 Berlin, July 12. The German Press attaches considerable importance to the London foreign affairs debate, particularly the Government statement that the Rhineland evacuation is not yet sufficiently advanced according to the schedule visualized b\ lho Ambassadors’ Conference. It is confidently anticipated throughout Germany that the evacuation question will
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      French Electoral Reform.
      40 27 London, July 12. Paris The Chamber finally passed the Electoral Reform Bill by 320 to 234. The debates were very critical and there were several all night sittings. The bill provides for one Deputy for each constituency.
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      Egyptian Cotton.
      28 27 London, July 7. Cairo The condition of the cotton crop to percentage of normal is aa follows Lower Egypt, 102 Mid Egypt. 100 Upper Egypt 100.
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      British Trade Returns.
      33 27 London, July 12. The Board of Trade report for June .hows that imports were £09,000,000 and exports £50,000.090. which are increase compared with June, 1920 of £1,800,00C md £5,900,000 respective!y.
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      Queen Wilhelmina.
      22 27 London, July 12. The Hague Queen Wilhelmina an 1 Princes* Juliana are going to Norway ir \ugust for three weeks.
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      Bulgar and Serb.
      102 27 Rapprochement Negotiations Promise Well. Berlin, July 12. The Bulgar-Scrb rapprochement negotiations are proceeding, mainly through M. Koroshetz, leader of the Slovena Party, and a personal friend of King Alexander, and are nearing a satisfactory solutiim. M. Koroshetz visited Sofia and conferred with King Boris and the Party
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      U. S. Railway Disaster.
      39 27 London, July 13. Toledo, Ohio Eleven fatalities occurred through a collision between a passenger and a goods train here. One of the coaches of the passenger train was completely buried beneath cement-laden goods ti ucks.
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    Inter-Varsity Cricket.
    139 27 [Reuter Telegram.] Cambridge Win by 118 Runs. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July G. In the inter-Varsity match at Lord’s Cambridge beat Oxford by 110 runs. j In their first innings Cambridge made 178. McIntosh took five wickets for GO. j Oxford replied with 119, of which Holmes made 47.
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    TIN RETURNS.
    197 27 Pattani Consol. Alluvial Tin.— 70 piculs Hitam Tin.— 171 piculs. Ulu Piah.—l6s piculs tin ore, southern .'ecti m 00 piculs, hill section 90 piculs and tributors 15 piculs. Rantau Tin Dredging.— Ilcurs 473, yards 92 000, piculs 320,50. Rmiorg Tin Dredging.—2nd half Month of Jum- No. 2.dredge 28S
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
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      Singapore Football.
      723 27 Batavia Too Much for The Chinese. The match between the Chinese and the Batavia team on the Stadium on July *1 ended in a win for the latter by the only goal scored. There can be no doubt that the visiting side fully deserved their victory, and but
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      Golf.
      396 28 Keppel Mixed Foursomes. The result of the Keppel Golf Club monthly mixed foursome on .July 6 was:— (Winner) Mr. and Mrs. Me I.ay 47—10ft 3Gli Mrs. Gcorgeson and Kxley 4.",— 8 =37 Mr. and Mrs. Davison 4.V— (»V£» dH’i* Mr. and Mrs. Gibson 47— 7*4 Mrs. Wilson and Barron
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      The Davis Cup.
      154 28 [Reuter Telegram.] Two French Wins Over South Africa. 1 [Router Telegram.] London, July 8. Eastlxiiirno In the European semifinal of the Davis Cup competition. oehet, France, beat Condon, South Africa, 0—0. 0—11, 6—2, 7—5. L;uoste beat Raymond, C—2, C—2 France Keats South Africa. London, July 9. At
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      Cricket.
      453 28 Nondescripts Score Well In S.C.C. Tournament. Owing to rain no result was obtained i.i the S.C.C. tournament match between the Nondescripts and the Public Services nd Law which was played during the week-end. The Nondescripts, however, who commenced their innings on kriday, cored the sound total of 221 for
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      Malayan Racing.
      177 28 Singapore Turf Club Autumn Meeting. The programme of the Singapore Turf Club autumn meeting has been issued. It will be held on September 3, 6, 8 and 10, and there will be eight races on the first three days and nine on the last. Attention is drawn to
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      Golf Championship.
      158 28 [Router Telegram.] Brilliant Performance By Tolley. [Router Telegram.] London, July 12. St. Andrews Tolley, brilliantly equalling the few minutes old record for the now course of 71, set up by Jones, heai.ed those who qualified for the open championship with 144. Charles Whitconxbu did 145, Melhorn 140, Jones
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    BIRTHS
    104 28 PE BURGH-THOMAS—At the Maternity Hosp'tal, Singapore, on July 9. 1927, to the wife of Bruce de Bui gh-Thomus, son. Both well. I.EYXE At the Kuropean Hospital, Kuala I.umpur. or July 5. 1927, to Mr and Mrs E. G. Leyno, of Semenyih, Selangor, a son McCLELAND.—On Juy 6, 1927, at
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    MARRIAGE
    39 28 SAUNDERS CHAMBERS. —At St. Andrew’? Cathedra Singapore, on Ju'y 6, 1927, b\ the Ven. Archdeacon Swindell, Thomas Wil inm, only son of Thomas Edward Saunders, to Clarice, youngest daughter "f the late John James Chamber?, both of Liverpool.
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    Stocks and Shares.
    673 28 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. Singapore, July 13. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers il ±1 Asam Kumbang 57/- 59/i 1 4:1 Bangrin Tin 30/- 31/1 1 Batang Padang 0.72*4 0.77*2 1 1 Batu Caves 1.27*4 1.32’* £1 £1 Cher.aeriang 22/- 23/6 1*1 £1 Eastern Siam 22'- 23/1*1
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    Trade and Finance.
    146 28 Singapore, July n. EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/s o/g /&lt;v&gt; Demand m 23/ “J Private 3m. credit o 'i a/o« 4,7 J 04 On New York, Demand F&gt; Private 00 d/e On France, Bank T.T. On India, Bank T.T. On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. ll r
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      86 28 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times tc the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $48 a year. The post free price of
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    45 28 DEATHS i'K'CIIE. At the General Hospital, Singapore, on July 8, *****, Cyril Archibald McDougai! Peche, age 23. T.F.E— Lee Kiah Soon, died on Thursday, July 7, 1927, at his residence 101, Orchard Road, at the age of 73. F.M.S, Siam and China papers please copy.
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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      CONTENTS.
      84 1 Page General— Singapore Official Quotations Rubber Price Average London Rubber Stocks 1 The Singapore Auction Rubber Position— (By A. S.) Rubber Imports in 19-6 I Rubber Smuggling J Rubber Restriction f Cevlon Rubber Control f Local Rubber Auctions Labour in Malaya Rubber Returns Alleged Negligence J &gt; rrespondence Prosperity
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      RUBBER SITUATION.
      88 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contruct Spot Seller I'rices x. N Aug. Oct. Jan. I/Jon Spore July Sept. Dec. Mar. s. d. S Illy 7 l 0.3* 0.5* '4 0.5* 1 2 0.50Q 0 60*a h I I 0.5* 0.5*’4 0.58‘a 0.59*a 0.00'a [t i i'. 0.5* 0.58
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      Rubber Price Average.
      27 1 Rubber price averages in the current lecond) Restriction quarter of 1927 up i July 13 were as follows Singapore til.9 cents liOndnn Is. 5..‘1d.
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      London Rubber Stocks.
      28 1 Lewis and Peat’s cable from their ondon office gives 24(5 tons increase inking the total London rubber stocks t July 11, as revised, 04,183 tons.
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      The Singapore Auction.
      118 1 The Singapore Chamber of Coramtrct ubher Association held its 820th aucon on July 13, when there were cata£ued 1,157.318 lbs. or 516.66 tons fered 733,133 lbs. or 327.29 tons sold &gt;1.015 lbs. or 290.64 tons. Spot London t t j s&gt; •New York 3414 cts. PRICES REALISED.
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      Rubber Imports in 1926.
      52 1 [luii v of n 10 annu l report on the F lr U)&gt;c Vl v tra 'Ls Settlements for the Unt;:,*; lm P&lt;&gt;rts of Para rubber y. the v' ’.OOO tons. Of this quanp&lt; r for,.;*, t,R rla nds East Indies and p,nii&lt;i to,/ counlr es
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      THE RUBBER POSITION. Statistical Position Causing Anxiety.
      1223 1  -  Notes by A. W. S. A. W. S., writing from London under date June 15, says There arc indications of a crisis in the rubber industry. The price has fallen just when it should have risen, and there are whispers of a movement
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      Bedford Plantations.
      137 1 Dividend of 10 Per Cent. For The Year. (From Our Own Corrc&gt;p mlent.) Ipoh, July 6. At the annual general meeting of Bedford Plantations, (F.M.S.), Ltd., Mr. R. P. Brash, who presided, said that after distributing 10 per cent,, setting aside $15,000 for development, and carrying forward $9,845
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      Craigielea Plantations.
      684 1 (Jreat lUncfits Derived From Siltpittintf. The first ordinary general meeting of &lt; rr.igielea Rubber Plantations, Ltd., was held on April 20 at Winchester House, Old Broad-street, K.C., Mr. G. Kingsley (the chairman) presiding. 'I he hairman in the course of his remarks said The result of the company’s
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      RUBBER SMUGGLING.
      759 2 Criticism at Balgownie L Meeting. Prompt and Drastic Action Urged. The annual general meeting of the Balgown’o Rubber Estates, Ltd.. was hold at, tht» Hong Kong Honk Buildings, on Friday. Thou* wort* pros' nt Moss, s. R. C. M. Kindersley, C hairman, T. F. Andorson Pole, W. K.
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      Rubber Restriction.
      126 2 Scheme Saves Hritish Plantation Industry. The Rubber Growers’ Association, Kuala Lumpur, have received the following cable from the Rubber Growers Association, London, dated July 7 In view of repeated press statements discrediting the rubber restriction scheme the Council of the Rubber growers’ Association consider it advisable to state
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      CEYLON RUBBER CONTROL.
      570 2 5th Restriction Year. The Controller of Rubber, Ceylon, sendf us the following statement of exports of rubber from Ceylon during the 5th Restriction Year Actual Exports Exportable Ceylon- Exports Exports Maximum Produced Imported Latex Month Rubber Rubber Tons Tons Tons Gallons Nov. 1926 4.923 4,228 321 904
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      Local Rubber Auctions.
      803 2 Market Quiet Throughout The Week. Barlow and Co. report Singapore, July 7. The market has been quiet throughout the past week and prices have fluctuated from day to day. I he latest cable advices from L union and New York record a fall in each market. The
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      LABOUR IN MALAYA.
      811 2 A Dream of Conditions In The Future. 4 By a Planter. General consternation prevailed amongst Managers and Assistants on hearing ti i *lost rules and regulations for keeping Tamil labour as approved by the ('hint 1 i.hour Controller in Penang. Some of the old-timers had expected things
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      Batu Tiga Rubber.
      960 3 Year's Extension of Planted Area. 'Hu* twenty-first annual general meeting ,,f the llatu Tiga (Selangor) Rubber to., I i,|.. was held oil Jlay JO at the registered office, 95-a Chancery Lane. W.C., Mr. L. T. Roustead (the chairman) presiding. Tlie Chairman said that this was the twenty-ti*&gt;t
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      RUBBER RETURNS.
      355 3 AngHo-Johore Consolidated. 27,000 lbs. Arras.— 1 1.500 Ihs. Ayer Kuning.—l 1.005 lbs. A lor Pongsu.—2(3.520 1 ,s. Bukit Palong Syndicate. II. 7'.'** lbs. Hakup Plantations.—1:5,050 lbs. Benta.—21.728 lbs. Bruseh. -17,079 lbs. Benar (Selangori.- 18,200 lb*. Bukit Katil.—9.905 lbs. Batu Matang.— 14.0*to lbs. Baling.— 15,:; 15 lbs. Batu Lintang.
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    • CORRESPONDENCE.
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        PROSPERITY FOR POSTERITY.
        259 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, la the Straits Times of June 14, you publish an account of the Johore Planters’ Meeting, and in the last para graph you refer to questions re highyielding rubber seeds, etc. The member who asked those questions was myself,
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        Alleged Negligence.
        279 3 are of Rubber Land in The Dindings. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July X. In the Supreme Court yesterday a suit was l**gun between Is&gt;gan bin Suloy and Long bin Busu in which the former Haims damages for allogcnl negligence by defendant as agent for the care of
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        IMPORT TAX ON RUBBER.
        1054 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Reverting to my letter of May 7 on the subject of imported rubber, I note that the position is going steadily from bad to worse, if we may judge by the June statistics, published to-day. The dilference in
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      Malacca Plantations.
      506 4 Mr. C. Emerson Strongly Supports Restriction. The 21st annual meeting of tlu* Malacca Rubber Plantations, Ltd., was hold on June 14 at the Rubber (Jrowers’ Association, 2-4, Idol Lane, K.C. Mr. Charles Kmersmi (chairman of the company), who presided, said that the profit for the year amounted to
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      LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
      386 4 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report. dated July 12, states The past week has seen a distinctly weaker tone in the tin market, especially in the price of Spot tin which had a harp decline. The share market has lx*en quiet with
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      Nordanal (Johore) Rubber.
      554 4 Satisfactory Result of Past Year's Working. 1 Tlu* fifteenth annual general meeting was held on June 9, at the registered oflice &lt;if the company. 149, Leadenhal! Sheet, K.C., Mr. K. L. Hamilton (the chairman) presiding. Tim Chairman, in the course of his s h, said: The report
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    • RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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        LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES JUNE 15.
        452 4 Bt°e* Stock Exchange Phr Bxchtir. v.l" Company. P™»»- y,»* u C«»P«ny. Prim,." V IU -&gt;7 m 'll Malacca j 7 jil A baeo j HI Malacca Prrf. *ji* 2/ Allagar il Malaya General ;{i s il Anglo-Malay '.kl Mr.mbau U Ayer Kuning 12/ Merah
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        SINGAPORE DOLLAR SHARE PRICES JULY 13.
        782 4 Capital Issue Clorio* Prices. Pa™ l p alue Dividends Fraser Lvall Company Co. Kvatt. 38'.*,L'.*.‘» 1 35 p.c. year 28-2-27 .Allcnby «sl&gt; 2.00 2.70 240 2 *’&gt;' 100,000 1 10 p.c. int. year 30-9-27A10r (Jajah (SI) 2.35 2.50 235 2 s(* •170,42.0 1 50
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      196 5 TS-ajic j r. i 0 !N I V 8 ser 1927 Models GUTHRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in S.S.) v 4 4 4 f I x 4 4 4 4 4 4 T 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4‘ 4 4 4 4
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      379 6 I SECURITY EFFICIE1VCY THE BRITISH IBALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) DIRECTORS: A. E. BA DDE LG V, Esq., Chairman. I Hon’ble Sir D. J. GALLOWAY, K.B. Hon’ble Mr. TAN (TIENG LOC K. Hon’ble Mr. b. J. WARD. GAW KHEK KHIAM, Esq. R. M. MEYER,
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