The Straits Budget, 6 June 1929

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    29 1 The Straits Budget SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1929 BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] No. 5*721 Price 25 cents (S. s Currency) or 7d.
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    CONTENTS.
    317 1 leaders- Rubber A: lenities 3 Stalemate V Si l ious New s A:ui Now, What 1 r Malaya’* Hon urs 3-4 The I’olitical Tangle 4 Our Hill Station 4 iViaslonal Notes 4-G felegrams, Reuter awd Sk<**1 wring Past iVwk's Nows ..19-24 Pictures ILK.H. the Duke in Japan 1"» Government
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    1833 1 At St. George’s Church, Penang, on Monday the wedding took place of Mr. < ornweli Glencoe, of Johore and Miss Stanley, sister of Mr. F. Stanley, of Government Monopolies, Penan}?. Mr. oltnian was l>est man. A reception was at Hunnymedfe Hotel. flap tain A. Topp of the'm.s.
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    RUBBER AMENITIES.
    1001 3 t'C‘ awaited with interest.—Straits Times, May J’.O. The ol>l accusation, broadcasted peri i,v interested parties, that Johore is ,U ath-trap for Europeans and Asiatics has no foundation in fact. Many hare bear favourable comparison their neighbours in the F.M.S.’ speuking at the annual meeting of Jchore Planters’ Association,
    t'C‘ awaited with interest.—Straits Times, May J’.O.  -  1,001 words
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    STALEMATE ?
    556 3 STALEMATE I*-, not lost 1)V a lonp way.—Straits Times, May 31. At the end of the first day’s declarations the chances of success in the General Election are heavily in favour of the Labour Party for with about a third of the results known, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald’s party has a
    I*-, not lost 1)V a lonp way.—Straits Times, May 31.  -  556 words
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    SERIOUS NEWS.
    212 3 Straits Times, May 31. His Majesty the King has had a feverish attack and is confined to bed. This brief announcement, coming at a time when the whole world is awaiting the result of the General Election in Great Britain, will divert the thoughts of British people to
    Straits Times, May 31.  -  212 words
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    AND NOW, WHAT ?
    1061 3 AND NOW, WHAT —Straits Times, June 1. Anticipations that the later General Election returns would not remain as pronouncedly in favour of the Labour Party as was the case with the earlier declarations have been fulfilled. The latest figures, which leave only eighteen seats unaccounted for, show that the Labour
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    MALAYA’S HONOURS.
    906 3 —Straits TTmos, Jims 3 In the short but interesting Birthday Honours List issued this morning Malaya figures with pleasing frequency and the generous recognition of public services in various directions will be received with the liveliest satisfaction. Foremost is the Kt. Bach granted to Mr. Michael Henry Whitley.
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    THE POLITICAL TANGLE
    1061 4 Straits Times, June 4. Mr. Baldwin’s decision to place th» resignation of the Government in th* bum. of the King to-day puts an e-mi t* the speculation that has been rife sine* tin* eariy re ults of the General Klectioi indicated the possibility of a I.aboui majority
    — Straits Times, June 4.  -  1,061 words
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    OUR HILL STATION.
    1050 4 I'/he.'t interest and importance.—Straitrimes. .June 5. it ii-i:- tec me tiu* custom in Sin^apux. li*ok n, »>n Fraser's H il ns the pre- "t tile F.M.B. but there is no \n:<v. 1 y ti > sltuld Le sc, ns wt •i'-iil etutcavout 10 show. At the present
    • I'/he.'t interest and importance.—Straitrimes. .June 5.  -  1,050 words
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    MURDERED JAGA. Brother’s Evidence of A Threat.
    157 4 Evidence \v;is recorded by the Singa core Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) yesterday at an inquiry into the death o! 'he Sikh watchman who was found de n on the morning of May 22. on Hie pave mont in front of an office
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    88 4 It is notified in the Government Gazette hat Mr. J. I. Miller, M.C.S., is to officiate u* Second Magistrate and Mr. C. S I indlay, M.C.S., to act as Third MagiSingapore. Mr. J. F. F. Gregg. M.C .S., is to act as Assistant District judge and Fouth Magistrate, Singapore. Rawlings
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  • OCCASIONAL NOTES
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      POLLING DAY.
      309 4 POLLING DAY "*ill 'o published on Tuesday.—Sp.;» Tiiv.es May .*>o. Alter one of the most extraordin»,, campaigns in memory, polling day J, y arrived and the scenes in Great Brit c can better be imagined than describe i Unfortunately, the heavy cost of’cablin* has precluded any effort to deal with
      "*ill 'o published on Tuesday.—Sp.;»-- Tiiv.es May .*>o.  -  309 words
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      “ COMPLETE AGREEMENT.”
      244 4 COMPLETE AGREEMENT.” ha.-' now been settled—but how Stiail* limes. May 00. Once again we are assured that a final settlement of the reparations problem is imminent. This time we are told that “it is expected that complete agreement will be reached in a few days.” These honeyed words have been
      ha.-' now been settled—but how ?—Stiail* limes. May 00.  -  244 words
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      SWEEPSTAKE HOPES.
      251 4 they win in the IJKSO Calcutta.”— Strait Times, May .‘{ft. From Calcutta comes the news ttut the famous Turf Club sweepstake on the Derby is once again the biggest ever. In spite of the restrictions on the sale "L chances, each year the total of the sweep lias
      they win in the IJKSO “ Calcutta.”— Strait – Times, May .‘{ft.  -  251 words
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      CONGRATULATING A BRIDE.
      327 4 Mi’KCIS tin sj" v tr ,nc* secured a prize.—Straits Times, May 31. Among his more intimate friends in Bangkok, Mr. H. D. Warner is known as “Plum but whether he can claim rel i lionship with the famous cricketer vh rejoices in a similar pseudonym is m
      Mi’KCIS tin sj" *» *v* – tr ,nc* secured a prize.—Straits Times, May 31.  -  327 words
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      THE CHINESE DEBATE.
      266 5 can be finally adopted.—Straits Times, May 31. The proposal to found a central Chinese Association in Singapore, with club premises consular offices, athletic facilities, nd a swimming bath, has interested the other communities because they realise if the Singapore Chinese embark mon such a scheme they will
      can be finally adopted.—Straits Times, May 31.  -  266 words
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      MALAYAN GHOST STORIES.
      244 5 Straits Times, May 31. An old resident of Kuala Lumpur, whose bona fides the editor of the Malay Mail declares to be above question, has contributed a collection of ghost stories to that newspaper which leave the ordinary mortal thankful that he has not been endowed with
      Straits Times, May 31.  -  244 words
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      THANKS FOR THE FIRST £2,000 !
      378 5 THANKS FOR THE FIRST £2,000 Straits Times, June, 1. Nothing has been more interesting and encouraging during the past week than ‘he evidence which has been forthcoming roni many different directions that the Sir Ronald Ross Fund has won the solid '*nd convinced approval of the Malayan Public. In this,
      Straits Times, June, 1.  -  378 words
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      THAT JOHORE STORY.
      267 5 —Straits Times, June 1. The mail from home brings details of the extraordinary story that H.H. the Sultan of Johore might not be returning to his country, regarding which a solemn denial was issued by the Colonial Office. The Daily Mail of May 4, displays the headings,
      —Straits Times, June 1.  -  267 words
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      WHAT WAITERS WEAR.
      165 5 —Straits Times, June 1. When Amanullah attempted to reform Afghan dress by decreeing that his subjects should wear balloon trousers (or is it plus fours and Derby hats, or something akin to Western attire, the spirit of the Orient was roused and kindled into a revolt which
      —Straits Times, June 1.  -  165 words
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      THAT INFERIORITY COMPLEX.
      191 5 THAT INFERIORITY COMPLEX —Straits Times, June 3. George Duncan, captain of the British Ryder Cup team, is reported to have said after the victory We have at last lost our inferiority complex with regard to rhe Americans* golf.” It may seem to be rather straining things to bring that overworked
      —Straits Times, June 3.  -  191 words
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      AN HONEST NATIONALIST.
      312 5 —Straits Times, June 3. Honest self-criticism so rarely goes with newly awakened nationalism, and Europeans have grown so tired of hearing themselves blamed for China's troubles, that it is refreshing to find a Chinese intellectual really speaking the truth. Dr. Hu Shih, of Peking Univer- K sity,
      •—Straits Times, June 3.  -  312 words
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      THE MUNICIPAL ELYSIUM.
      295 5 all that is required.— Straits Times, June S. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore were congratulated by Mr. R. J. Farrer on Friday on having left Purgatory and reached Elysium. There was no doubt about the purgatorial qualities of the temporary offices at Telok Ayer, which were hot,
      all that is required.— Straits Times, June S.  -  295 words
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      HOAX OR HOLD-UP ?
      286 5 HOAX OR HOLD-UP would teem to be indicated.—Straits Times, June 4. Two European residents of Singapore had a distinctly unpleasant experience while motoring on the Mandai Road one night last week. They saw a flashlight being waved ahead of them, presumably as a signal to stop, and as they slowed
      would teem to be indicated.—Straits Times, June 4.  -  286 words
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      SIAM’S AIR FORCE.
      231 5 —Straits Times, June 4. Not only the present size and efficiency of the Siamese Air Force, but also its comparatively long history are not generally appreciated in this country. As tar back as 1‘Jll, the Ministry of War in Bangkok sent three officers to study flying in
      —Straits Times, June 4.  -  231 words
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      “YOO” IS THE WORD.
      298 5 —Straits Times, June 4. The insidious spread of the Talkie in Great Britain has led to further outcry against the Americanisation of the English language. It has been going on for years, of course. Sweetie and cutie are common terms of endearment, and a new generation
      —Straits Times, June 4.  -  298 words
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      BAD SALES TACTICS.
      161 5 —Straits Times, Juno r>. Foreign commercial representatives in Malaya like to discount as much as possible the preferential sentiment for British goods among the Asiatic population, but the Chinese correspondent of the Straits Times wrote yesterday that many Chinese merchants are intensely proIJritish and only too anxious
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      THE DERBY RESULT.
      179 5 THE DERBY RESULT Straits Times, June 5. The Eastern Extension Telegraph Co. has always prided itself—and deservedly so—on the manner in whieh the result of the Derby is flashed to the four corners of the earth. For many years it has been a matter of seconds only after the horses
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      THE ARCHITECTS’ JOURNAL
      232 6 —Straits Times, June 5. We have received the first issue of the resurrected Journal of the Singapore Society of Architects. It is admirably produced, with excellent photographs of the new Elgin Bridge and Municipal Building, Singapore. Incidentally, the former illustration is a revelation of the aesthetic merit
      —Straits Times, June 5.  -  232 words
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      PLANNING THE HIGHLANDS.
      261 6 —Straits Times, June 5. Also to the point are editorial comments on Malaya's future hill station. The development of Cameron’s Highlands should give the F.M.S. Government, and their Town Planning Department an excellent opportunity to show the scoffers and unbelievers, what can be done with a new
      —Straits Times, June 5.  -  261 words
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    The World of Fashion. The New Way of Buying Clothes -Little and Often.—The Passing of “The Living Skeleton”. -Hints on Weight-Reducing. —The Importance of Stockings.
    1252 6  - The World of Fashion. The New Way of Buying Clothes -Little and Often. —The Passing of “The Living Skeleton -Hints on Weight-Reducing. —The Importance of Stockings. (Specially written for the Straits Times by Margaret Carlton.) London, May 9. A RE you imagining me all fitted out for the London Season,
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    DERBY SWEEPS. Calcutta Subscriptions Amount To £940,000.
    29 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, May 29. The total subscriptions to the Calcutta Turf (lub sweep on the Derby amount to £940,000.
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    JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
    69 6 It is officially notified that His Excellency the Governor has added the following names to the Commission of the Peace For the Settlement of Singapore Robert Alexander Dix, Robert Kennedy, Lim Bock Kee, Ilantalivasingha Irakunatha Mudaliar Nagalingam, Alii Ahmed Khan Surattee, Wee Swee Tcow and Newbold
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    THABAWLEIK TIN.
    62 6 The Dredge on Thabawleik Tia Dredging, Ltd., was shut down from April 9 to May 8 ow.nsr to «hortnpc of water and to effect a general overhaul of machinery, boiler inspection, etc. Raina have now arrived and wuter supply in ample, while provision has been made against shortages
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    CIVIL ENGINEERS. Meeting of the Malayan Association.
    467 6 A special general meeting of the Malayan Association of the Institution of Civil Engineers was held at the Masonic Hail, Kuala Lumpur, on May 19. Prior to the meeting visits were paid by two separate parties to the new waterworks at Kuala Sleh
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    HEALTH STATISTICS.
    138 6 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended May 25 gives the total number of deaths as male 19 and female 89. This represents a death rate of 31.01 per mille, per annum, compared with 29.16 in the preceding week and 31.84 in the corresponding week ot
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    SIR RONALD ROSS FUND. £1,000 Remitted. SECOND £1,000 ALMOST REACHED.
    759 8 Steady progress has again to be recorded concerning the Sir Ronald Fund, and it is now obvious that Malaya is taking its obligation to. Sir Ronald Ross seriously and is going to make a really worth-while response lo this appeal.
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    SWEEP TICKETS. Prize Winner’s Dispute In Court.
    490 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 4. Before the Chief Justice, Mr. L. H. Elphinstone, in the Supreme Court to-day, the hearing was begun of a suit brought by a Chinese woman living in Chow Kit Road against two clerks in the
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    “ A MOST DESERVING CHARITY.” Colonial Secretary And St. Andrew’s Hospital.
    1060 8 A MOST DESERVING CHARITY.” Colonial Secretary And St. Andrew’s Hospital. The Colonial Secretary, Mr. John Scott, was present at the annual general meeting, on Tuesday afternoon of the bt. Andrew’s Mission Hospital, and the Bishop of Singapore presided. The meeting was preceded by the annual service of thanksgiving, yesterday being
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    67 8 [The Straits Times is not responsible the opinions of its correspondents. Corr spondents should bear in mind that lttJ* must be short and to the point. I<T* epistle* are liable to be rejected or r down. Correspondents must enclose the Ut names and addresses, not necessarilv f jublication but
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    A GRATEFUL SUBSCRIBER.
    107 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir,—Our telephone operators do not get much credit, but a terrible lot Vf abuse, at times. Last Friday evening the lights i n the exchange fused, and they were in total darkness. The two girls on duty obtain, ed a
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    “SEIZURE OF STORE.”
    115 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— -In your issue of yesterdav. I an credited with having said Do not give any of these d people anv information. As I was not present* at thi< particular interview, and neither my wife nor I habitually use unparliamentary
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    DEATH OF MR. J. BHEEM. Many Years in Government Service.
    125 8 The death occurred at the Genenl Hospital on Tuesday morning at Mr. J. Bheem, who retired three years ago after 35 years in Government service. Mr. Bheem, who was 60 years of ape and is survived by his widow and
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    55 8 The Kuala Lumpur members of the M.S.V.R. Headquarters Mess were At Home on May 27 to H.H. the Sultan of Selangor, and the Acting British Resident, the Hon. Mr. E. W. F. Gilman. His Highness, accompanied by his A.D C. and Mr. Gilman, w r as welcomed by the Commandant,
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    CHINESE FAVOUR WORKMEN'S BILL. Architect’s Success. “BUY BRITISH” SLOGAN IN CHINATOWN.
    1412 10 (By Our Chinese Correspondent). On the invitation from Government to tender evidence to the Select < oininitUc appointed to consider the Workmen’s Compensation Bill, a committee meeting of the Straits Chinese British Association, Singapore, was recently held at which
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    HEALTH BOARDS BILL.
    90 10 A Bill is to be introduced into the federal Council with amendments intended to facilitate the working of the Health Board Enactment. One clause will enable the Government, where it has to contribute to the cost of a scheme, to object in the same manner as a
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    “FANTASTIC FIGURES” DISCARDED. End of Building Contract Case.
    912 10 The Chief Justice (Sir William j Murison) delivered judgment on Saturday on the prolonged litigation between IS. Muthueumaru, a contractor, and AlkafT and Co., land-owners. During the course of his judgment his Lordship said In the action the plaintiff, apparentlyignoring his contracts,
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    METHODIST CHURCH Stone Laying Ceremony In Singapore.
    408 10 The corner stone of the new Strait. Chinese Methodist Church, which is to L built in Kampong Kapor Road pore was laid on Monday afternoon Bishop Edwin F. Lee. rnoon by The service was largely attended th. congrcgatum mduding many memben 5 ithe
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    F.M.S. APPOINTMENTS.
    230 10 The following: appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette :—Mr. W. R. Dowse to l»e a Senior Engineer, Posts and Telegraphs Department, S.S. and F.M.S., Mr. E. A. Kenney to be a Superintendent, Survey Department, F.M.S. and S.S., Mr. H. C. Abraham to be Senior Assistant Superintendent,
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    24 10 The engagement is announced between Thomas Watson, of Ipoh, F.M.S., and Joan, daughter of the Rev. F. E. and Mrs. Coope, of Danehill, Sussex.
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  • PAST WEEK'S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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      MR. MACDONALD FORMING GOVERNMENT. ELECTION RESULTS. Mr. Baldwin’s Decision To Resign.
      442 19 THE General Election held in Great Britain on May 30 resulted in no party obtaining an absolute majority. Labour won the most -eats, and with six results still to be announced the state of the parties as follows :—Labour,
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      INCIDENTS OF THE DAY. Notable Labour Gains In Birmingham.
      1139 19 i Mr. MacDonald was mobbed by admirj ers touring his constituency of Aberavon. In the colliery heart of it young women polled two to one of the men. The four divisions of Bradford and two in Swansea are now solidly Labour.
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      EARLY TO THE POLLS. “Flapper” Voters Exercise Now Privilege.
      207 19 —Reuter. London, May 30. Polling day in London was ushered hi by cold grey skies and a bitter northeast wind. .Many booths opened at geven in the morning and voters shivered as they .went in to support their candidates. J hou.sands
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      NEW PROBLEM. Mr. MacDonald’s Views On Deadlock.
      265 19 London, June 1. Mr. Lloyd George, interviewed by Reuter’s Agency, snid “It would b« Riliy to pretend that we have realised our expectations. We have again been tripped up by the triangle. We shall be responsible for the position of holding the balance
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      HOW POLLING WENT. State of Parties During The Day.
      374 19 Ti e 1 <• artiVs ;ii result. 1 ut tie* i!:iy ancl nij’ht i: n 'ow. 12..'50 p.iu. f i' or, 1 C nservativea, '5 Libera! I > Ind-p: idents, 5. 1 1 T» pm. hear, I t; Conservative*» 102 Liberals,
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    • INCIDENTS OF THE DAY.
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        Mr. Baldwin has Majority Of 9,047.
        1093 20 Lee (Lab.) retain their seats. —British Wireless. lx>ndon, June 1. Mr. Baldwin's majority at Bewdlej 1 was 9,407. For the first time he fought I a three-cornered contest. r The extent of the labour gains to-day I was indicated by the fact that by
        Lee (Lab.) retain their seats.—British Wireless.; Reuter.  -  1,093 words
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        Reported Cabinet Split.
        132 20 —Reuter. London, Juno 3. Week-end reflections by political com-! mentators have produced a definite 1 hardening*of opinion against uny course! provocative of another General Election in the near future, but have not yielded j any consensus of opinion regarding pro-' cable early developments. The police guarded the
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      “NO UNFAIRNESS” Labour Party's Foreign Policy.
      270 20 v London, June 2. Further election results are follows London University returned the Independent, Dr. Graham Little. Cambridge University returned two Conservatives. Mr. Q, H. Wilson and Mr. J. J. Withers. Caithness and Inverness each returned a Liberal, the successful candidates being Sir Archibald
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      BRITISH PRESS VIEWS. An Accommodating Spirit Necessary.
      663 20 Stalemate, with its accompanying spectre of continuously imminent disvsolution, is the problem, and its successful solution will need a more accommodating spirit between the parties than has hitherto been evident. It is agreed that Mr. Baldwin, with a reconstructed cabinet (for seven ministers
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      OPINION ABROAD. Soviet Jubilant at Labour Success.
      422 20 —Reuter. Paris, Juno 1. While the Radicals and Socialists, inFrance rejoice at the success of Labour in the British elections, the French Conservatives and Moderates regret the possibility of the retirement of the Bald win Cabinet hut find consolation in the reflection that
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      CABINET DECISION. Foreign Secretary Will Not Go to Madrid.
      494 21 —Reuter. London, June 3. The Government has decided to resign. The Government’s decision to resign jVilowed a meeting of Ministers at n, wiling Street which lasted an hour. Mr. Baldwin will place the resignation of the Government ir. the hands of
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      BRIEF AND FORMAL Mr. Baldwin Tenders His Resignation.
      193 21 London, June 4. Baltin P t rin lf Ii J n ister Mr. Stanlev Kin* at Windsor resi e»ation to the ?amsay MacDonald, the leader 1| h Jabour Par l h as been summoned ar a 'l* Proceed to Windsor to-morrow. Iho
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      PROBABLE MINISTERS. Mr. MacDonald Forming His Cabinet.
      397 21 British Wireless. —Reuter. A forecast of Mr. MacDonald’s new Government from usually well-informed quarters indicates the following appointments Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. J. H. Thomas. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Philip Snowden. Lord Chancellor, Lord Justice Sankey. Secretary for India, Lord Olivier.
      British Wireless.; —Reuter.  -  397 words
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      MR. CHURCHILL’S BUDGET What Action Will Labour Take ?
      164 21 MR. CHURCHILL’S BUDGET What Action Will Labour Take Reuter. London, June 5 When the new Parliament meets the Chancellor of the Exchequer will have to decide whether to proceed with Mr. Churchill’s second Finance Bill, containing some of the most contentious features ot lrs Budget. These include levying a duty
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      KABUL EXPLOSION. Attempt on Life Of Habibullah.
      149 21 —Reuter. Peshawar, May 30. It is reported from Kabul that a terrible explosion occurred on the 26th inst., while Habibullah was inspecting troops One man was killed and several were badly injured. Habibullah had a narrow escape. A bomb was discovered buried in
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      U.S. AND IRAK. Terms Regarding Oil Unchanged.
      113 21 —Reuter. London, May 29. Reuter’s Agency learns that the agreement concluded between Great Britain, the United States and Irak is broadly similar to that made three years ago between Great Britain, Turkey and Irak. The idea apparently existing in the United States, and
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      SINCLAIR AGAIN. Further Sentence of Six Months for Contempt.
      103 21 ,—Reuter. Washington, June 4. Harry Sinclair has been sentenced to a further period of six months imprisonment for contempt of court. Sinclair and Albert Fall were brought up yesterday on a charge of conspiracy in connection with the leasing of the
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      SOVIET REPLY TO NANKING. No Agreement with Feng Yu-hsiang.
      121 21 —Renter. Moscow, May 29. An official statement has been issued declaring that the allegation of the Nanking Government that Fen,*' Yu-hsiang has a secret agreement with the Soviet, which is supplying him with money and ammunition, is a gross and ridiculous
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      BREEZE AT THE B.B.C. Announcer Resigns : Violent Quarrel.
      190 21 BREEZE AT THE B.B.C. Announcer Resigns Violent Quarrel. —Reuter. London, May 31. Tendencious inflection ns a new psychological factor in broadcast announcing was a phrase used by an official of the British Broadcasting Corporation in describing a furious quarrel in the studio at 2LO last night. It resulted in the
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      SOVIET AND CHINA. Protest Against Raid In Harbin.
      117 21 Moscow, June 1. The Soviet in a Note to China, protests against the police raid and search of the Russian Consulate-General in Harbin, and demands the iminediate release of the arrested people and the return of all correspondence 44 and other pilfered
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      FLIGHTS TO FAR EAST. Millionaire's Machine Carries Eight People.
      59 21 .—Reuter. Teheran, June 1. The French airman Capt. Arrachat has left for India. Soria, June 1. The American millionaire, Mr. Van I.ear Black, who is flying from London to Tokio, arrived at dawn yesterday and left tor Aleppo to-day. He has
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      EARTHQUAKE FATALITIES Many Deaths in Argentina And Persia.
      56 21 Reuter. Buenos Aires, June 2. Further six people have been killed through a fresh earthquake in Mender a Province. Teheran, June 2. The Government inspector at Kuchan states that 3,25.1 people were killed and 1,121 injured by the earthquake at Khorassan early
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      HIS MAJESTY’S HEALTH. King Confined to His Room. REST ESSENTIAL. Condition Reported As Satisfactory.
      900 22 British Wireless. Reuter. London, May 30. It is officially announced that His Majesty has had a feverish attack and is confined to bed. Lord Dawson of Penn returned to London from Paris by air. It is
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      CABLE AND RADIO. Decisions Confirmed At Company Meetings.
      218 22 —Reuter. London, May 29. Lord Inverforth presided at a meeting I of shareholders of Marconi’s Wireless Telegraph Co., Ltd., and Senatore Marconi was present. The meeting unanimously adopted the report and balance-sheet. Referring to the Cables and Wireless merger. Lord Inverforth said
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      CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Duke of York’s Closing Address.
      73 22 .—British W’ireless. Rugby, May 29. In his closing address to the Church of Scotland Assembly to-day, the Duke of York congratulated the church on acceptance of the scheme of union with the United Free Church, which has been a feature of the
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      SPAIN AND GERMANY. King Alfonso’s Message To President.
      65 22 —Trans-Ocean. Berlin, May 29. The King of Spain thanked President von Hindenburg for his congratulatory message on the occasion of the opening of the German section of the Barcelona Exhibution. His Majesty expressed a wish for closer friendship between Spain and Germany
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      OIL RESTRICTION. Views of Independent Producers.
      44 22 —Reuter. Colorado Springs, June 3. It is announced that the limitation of oil importation by tariff provision or direct law of Congress will be poposed by independent oil producers at the Oil Conservation Conference on June 10. —Reuter.
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      PRESIDENT HOOVER ON PEACE. Must Cease Competition In Construction.
      151 22 —Reuter. Washington, May 30. We feel that it is useless to talk about limitation of armaments if such limitation is set so high as virtually to incite to an increase of armaments.” This was a declaration by President Hoover in a
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      ATLANTIC AIR RACE. American and French Competitors.
      138 22 Reuter. Old Orchard, Main?, May 29. The French aeroplane Yellow Bird, piloted by Lotti, Le Fevre and Assolant, and the American machine Greer. Flash, piloted by Capt. Lewis Yancey and navigated by Mr. Roger Williams, are to engage in a trans-Atlai.tic race. The
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      GERMAN POLITICS. Agreement at Social Democrat Convention.
      55 22 .—Trans-Ocean. Magdeburg, May 29. The All Clear was sounded at the Social Democrats’ convention after Herr Mueller had justified the continuance of the coalition policy as a political necessity. By a big majority the delegates decided to shelve the proposed debate on the
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      U.S. NAVY. No Modification of Cruiser Programme.
      43 22 .—Reuter. Washington, June 3. It is announced that President Hoover does not contemplate any modification of the American cruiser building programme, at least until agreement is reached by the principal Powers for actual reduction of seapower.—Reuter.
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      CALCUTTA SWEEP CHANCES. Luck of the Draw. SWANSEA PILOTS HOLD MR. JINKS.
      821 22 Reuter. London, June 3. A syndicate of Swansea pilots hat drawn Mr. Jinks in the Calcutta sweep t One of the Hunter’s Moon tickets is held t hv Mr. Beadsmore, an accountant in n Sheffield steel firm. n
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      HONOURS LIST AND MALAYA. Mr. M. H. Whitley Becomes Knight Bachelor. MR.G. HEMMANT, C.M.G. Awards to Physicians Attending His Majesty.
      707 23 —Reuter. The Birthday Honours list publish4»d on Monday includes the names of the residents of Malaya. In the trst place the honorary G.C.M.G. Is conferred upon II.H. the Sultan of
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      FORCED LABOUR. Debate at International Conference.
      228 23 .—Trans-Ocean. Geneva, May 30. The twelfth international Labour Con-u-rcnce was attended by delegations from >0 out of States which are members •f the League of Nations. This is the Jargest number of delegations since the inception oi* the International Labour Office. Dr. Brauns, the
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      AMERICA WHEAT. Furious by Buying on Chicago Market.
      129 23 Reuter. Chicago, June 3. Reports that the Government is coming to the aid of the farmers with $100,000,000 fund to aid the marketing of the wheat surplus caused the wildest opening of the wheat market for years. There was an outburst of
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      SULTAN OF ZANZIBAR. Programme of Visit To London.
      124 23 Rugby, May 50. H.1L Seyyid Khalifa bin Harub, the Sultan of Zanzibar, who will arrive in London on Friday afternoon, will be oflie:,ally welcomed at Victoria Station on behalf of the Government by the Earl of Plymouth. Parliamentary Under-Se« rotary for Dominion
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      SUN YAT-SEN.
      512 23 Climax to Elaborate Ceremonies. Nanking, June 1. As a climax to a week’s elaborate ceremonies, which started in Peking on May 20, the carefully embalmed remains of Sun Yat-sen, the Saviour of China, contained in an elaborate American-made bronze coffin, were placed in their final resting place in
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      UNDERWORLD QUEEN. Death of Notorious Woman In Philadelphia.
      86 23 ,—Reu.er. Philadelphia, May 30. The death is announced of May Churchill, aged 52, who was notorious in her youth as Chicago May,” the international crook, and “the Queen of tne Underworld.” She was twice married, and it is alleged that she drove
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      “FORDS” IN RUSSIA. Agreement for $30,000,000 Purchases.
      52 23 Reuter. New York, June 3. The Soviet has signed a nine years contract with the Ford Motor Co. providing for the purchase of :*30,000,000 worth o:‘ Ford cars and parts in the next four years and the construction of a Ford car factory
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      FRENCH WAR DEBTS. Effective Reply to Mr. Philip Snowden.
      84 23 —Reuter. Paris, May 29. Replying to the recent allegation of Mr. Philip Snowden that France had not been paying her war debts to Great Britain, a statement has been issued by the Ministry of Finance to the effect that although the
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      U.S. TARIFF BILL. Considerable Opposition In Senate.
      112 23 Reuter. Washington, June 4. The Tariff Bill is meeting with considerable opposition in the Senate. It i» rumoured that President Hoover is dissatisfied with the bill because it does not conform to his recommendation of limited revision and does too little for the
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      ATLANTIC FLIGHT. Memorial to Great British Venture.
      107 23 tontine the progress of aviation.—British Wireless. Rugby, June 4. It is understood that an announcement* regarding the provision of a permanent memorial of the first Atlantic flight, made by .Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitton-Brown on June 14, 1919, will be made
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      CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF.
      272 23 —British Wireless, ,—Reuter. New York, May 31. Over 20 deaths resulted in New York City alone in consequence of the heat wave. The shade temperature was 90 decrees. At Boston and Pittsburg it was 97 degrees.—Reuter. Moscow, May 31. The authorities have banned games of chance,
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      AGREEMENT ON REPARATIONS. German Delegate Accepts Proposals. FINAL SETTLMENT. Creditors’ Decision as To Distribution.
      596 24 —Trans-Ocean. .—Reuter. Paris. May 30. Dr. Schacht, on behalf of Germany, lias accepted the creditor Powers’ proposals regarding the payment of Reparations. Only the reservations remain to be discussed. It is expected that complete agreement will
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      INDIAN OUTRAGE. Sequel to Bombay Train Explosion.
      135 24 Reuter. Bombay, June 4. As a sequel to a bomb explosion which occurred on a train proceeding from Allahabad to Bombay on Oct. 8 last, Bhattacharji was sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment at the Xasik sessions on a charge of conspiracy, two
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      ALLEGED ESPIONAGE. Charge Against Officer In Czecho-Slovakia.
      104 24 Prague, June 4. A sensation has been caused in the investigation of the activities of StaffCapt. Falout, who was recently arrested and charged with espionage on behalf of' a foreign Power. It is declared that Falout systematically photographed mobi-| lisation plans and other
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      LEAGUE COUNCIL. Germany to Raise Evacuation Question.
      74 24 —Trans-Ocean. Berlin. Juno 3. The German delegation to the League of Nations Council meeting in Madrid left to-day, headed by Herr von Schubor, the Secretary of State. Dr. Stresemann will leave on Wednesday, and will probably meet Dr. Schacht in Paris. It is
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      LITHUANIA. Grave Developments With Poland Discounted.
      64 24 with being in the pay of Poland.—TransOcean. Kovno. June 3. The sudden illness of M. Valdemaras and reports of clashes between guards on the frontier between Poland and Lithuania have given rise to alarming rumours as to grave developments being imminent. These are discounted
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      JAPAN AND RUSSIA. More Conciliatory Attitude Suggested.
      64 24 —Nichi-Nichi. Tokio, June 3. It is believed that prior to his departure for Moscow, the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. T. Tanaka, was instructed by the Prime Minister to take up a more conciliatory attitude towards the Soviet. Japan will probably act in a friendly
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      STRIKE ENDED. Australian Timber Mills Re-open..
      54 24 ,—Reuter. Melbourne, June 4. After a protracted strike the timber mills have re-opened, and several hundreds of men are working. The owners are satisfied with the response of volunteers. Re-opening was not marked by any incident, in spite of the presence of numerous union
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      VESUVIUS ERUPTIONS. Villages on Mountain Still Safe.
      38 24 —Trans-Ocean. Naples, June 4. There are continual and alarmingly strong eruptions of Vesuvius. The villages on the mountain side are considered safe, as the lava is flowing into the Inferv.o Valley.—Trans-Ocean.
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      CHOLERA IN SIAM. “ Undertakings Not Being Observed.”
      74 24 CHOLERA IN SIAM. Undertakings Not Being Observed.” (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, June 5. The Straits Government has notified that on account of cholera a deposit of $5O is necessary by each passenger from Siam passing through Padang Besar “as undertakings are not being observed.” The position is not quite
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      RUSSIANS ARRESTED. Turned Back After Leaving For Moscow.
      73 24 ,—Reuter. Shanghai, June 4. It is reported from Manchuli that the Soviet Consul-General at Mukden, the Soviet Vice-Consul at Harbin and M. Slowetts (the Russian director of the Chinese Eastern Railway) all of whom left Harbin for Moscow on June 1, were
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      RUSSIAN TRADE. Big Move in Automobile Industry.
      57 24 Reuter. Moscow. June 4. It is semi-officially announced that an American engineer name Brandt has signed a contract with the Automobile Trust for the re-organisation of the Moscow automobile plant by 12 American engineers. It is estimated that after reorganisation the plant will
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      STERLING DEPRESSED. Gold Moving from London To New York.
      78 24 —Reuter. New York, June 4. The present depression of sterling exchange during recent weeks has resulted in the resumption of the movement of told from London to New York. A million dollars worth of gold is being shipped here from London
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      COMMISSIONER BOOTH. Recovering from Motor-Car Accident.
      43 24 —Reuter. Hartsdale, New York, June 4. Commissioner Evangeline Booth, who was injured in a motor-car accident on May 25, is recovering. The slight concussion has entirely disappeared. X-ray examination has shown that the skull was not fractured.—Reuter.
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      THE SOUTHERN CROSS. Resumption of Inquiry In Sydney.
      80 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, June 4. The inqury into the Southern Cross mishap and the disaster to the Kookaburra, in which Lieut. Keith Anderson and Mr. Hitchcock lost their lives, has been resumed in Sydney, after evidence had been taken in
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      LONDON TIN MARKET. Weekly Review. VAGUE TALK OF 5 PER CENT. RESTRICTION.
      891 24 (By Our London Correspondent.) London, May There has been spasmodic support tn the quarter generally associated with th group,” but nothing very vigorous although during the past few weeks the have bought perhaps 2,000 tons, j? outside element,
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
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      PLUCKY TEN MEN. Depleted European Team Loses to Chinese.
      168 25 draw would have given a much better di>x of the merits of both sides at the Indium on May 29, when the Hong Kong toiri-ts defeated a European side by two r r s t0 one. Although the Europeans r/| a
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      R.A. SCORE SEVEN. Indo-Ceylonese Again Overwhelmed.
      112 25 little can be said about the game at the Stadium on Friday when fee R.A. overwhelmed the Indo-Ceylonese to the tutu- of seven clear goals. It is regrettable that the S.A.F.A. should have allowed the 1 ndo-Ceylonese to enter the first division for no
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      WELCH UNLUCKY. Have Best of Play But Draw With Malays.
      88 25 The Malays can consider themselves rather fortunate in getting away witfc a point in their match with the Welch Regiment at the Stadium on Saturday, which ended in a draw of 2—2. As regards football the teams were fairly well
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      SOCCER INTERNATIONAL. Scotland Beat Holland In Amsterdam.
      27 25 Amsterdam, June 4. Scotland beat Holland by 2—o in a football match at the Olympic Stadium. There were 20,000 spectators.—Reuter.
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      SHOOTING. Eurasian Company Rifle Club Spoons.
      110 25 At a “D” (Eurasian) Company Rifle Flub spoon shoot held at Bukit Timah Range, the following members secured spoons B Clnss, 200 Yds., Pte. R. Perreau. A C ass, 200 Yds., Sgt. E. C. Stewart. B Class, 300 Yds., Pte. E. E. Dc Silva.
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      SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. Result of Derby Sweepstake Draw.
      102 25 Hie draw of the Singapore Turf Club sweep on the Derby resulted as follows 1113 Hunter’s Moon, 1537 Mr. Jinks, 1921 Posterity, 1941 Gay Day, 2003 The Hrthnginian, 2172 Reflector, 2187 Walter Cay, 2214 Cavendo, 2414 Tom Peartree, 2653 Golden Rain, 2707
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      MALAYAN POLO TOURNAMENT. States Retain Mackray Cup.
      2144 25 The match for the Mackray Cup, the senior polo trophy in Malaya, was played on Friday on the ground of the Singapore Polo C !ub between the Malay States (the holders), represented by the Royal Johore Polo Club, and the Colony. The States
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      PENANG IN FORM. Good Recovery Against Kedah.
      304 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 2. Bright cricket was witnessed cn Saturday on the Esplanade at Penang when Penang entertained Kedah anri opened a two-day match. Winning the toss Penang chose to bat on a fast, dry wicket. The start was anything
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      HOME CRICKET RESULTS. Bowling Feats. DERBYSHIRE RETAIN LEADERSHIP.
      1208 26 ,—Reuter. London, May 30. Nottinghamshire defeated Somersetshire by an innings and ten runs. Notts, opened with 255. Somerset collapsed badly in their first innings against the bowling of Larwood (five for 33) and Barrett (five for 44) and were all out for
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      SELANGOR’S VICTORY Low Scoring in Match With Perak.
      373 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 3. Selangor defeated Perak by 54. Selangor’s second innings realised 100 Coleman, the last man out, was caught and bowled after making 37. Dean took five wickets for 44 and Nicholson four for 25. There was
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      REST OVERWHELMED. Europeans’ Marked Superiority.
      511 26 When play ceased on Sunday the Europeans were practically certain of an innings victory in the three-day match against The Rest in the annual match for the Clarke Cup, for The Rest had only four wickets to lose and needed over 150 runs to make
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      BOWLERS ON TOP. Perak and Selangor Match.
      472 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 2. The inter-State cricket match between Perak and Selangor started on Saturday afternoon at Ipoh. Selangor won the toss, and chose to bat. Contrary to expectations the strong Selangor batting side was unable to punish the Perak
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      COMPSTON WINS AGAIN. Walter Hagen Beaten At Moor Park.
      549 26 —Reuter. London, May 30. Walter Hagen has arrived in 1 from Berlin. Interviewed by R eu S n representative he said I am just fine. I have not looked at myekik since the German championship finiXj last Sunday. I have been
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      SELANGOR RACE MEETING. Fine Weather and Good Going.
      1221 27 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 3. The Selangor Turf Club summer meeting opened to-day. The weather was tine and the going good and there was a large attendance. Tandubas came first in the final event the day, but a protest
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      FRENCH TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Lacoste Beats Tilden : Miss Wills Wins.
      275 27 FRENCH TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Lacoste Beats Tilden Miss Wills Wins. Reuter. Paris, May 30. The following were the fourth round results in the men’s singles in the Fiench championships at Auteuil Tilden beat Coen. 3— 6. 5—7. 6 —3, C —1 6—0. Hunter beat Matejka (Austria). 6 —0. 2 —6, 6—1,
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      DAVIS CUP.
      15 27 Detroit, May 31. The United States eliminated Cuba from the Davis Cup Competition.—Reuter.
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      YACHTING. Good Sport in Visitors’ Race.
      603 27 The sailing fixture on Sunday at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club was the annual visitors’ race. Only the B class fleet was engaged. The A class boats had a day-off in order to practise for the forthcoming Batavia-Singapore interport races, to be held the
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      STREPHON. Australian Racehorse For England.
      53 27 Strephon, the famous Australian racehorse, was shipped to England on May 20. It has had a great ran of success in Australia, and it is hoped will prove a match for Fairway and Felstead (last year’s Derby winner), as well as for some of the
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      39 27 The explorer and botanist, Captain Kingdon Ward, is lying helplessly ill at Laos, French Indo-China. No Europeans are within his reach. His wife, who is in London, proposes to leave shortly by the Indian Air Mail to join him.
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      Y.M.C.A. WIN. Superior All-Round To Fort Canning.
      158 27 The Y.M.C.A. easily defeated Fort Canning at the Anson Road ground on Saturday. Scores Fort Canning Pepper lbw. b Wilson 30 Kyatt c Atkinson b Jones 0 Galliford b Stack 0 Lincoln b Stack 1 Lupton b Stack 4 Cannon b Stack 4
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    PASSENGERS. Outward and Homeward Bound.
    997 28 The following passengers «re proceeding to Europe l*y the Mori*.» which .sailed on .\lav i»U Mr. R. C. (alder, apt. A. E. Godfrey, Mr. W. Cotterill, Miss E. M. Christian, Miss K. \*and, Mr. H. C. Hannay, Mr. E. S. Gill, Mrs. Uuckworth Mr. Costello,
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    NETHERLANDS BANK.
    33 28 According to telegrnjhic aivice received by the Singapore agency of the Netherlands Trading Society, this Bank has declared a dividend of 10 per cent, for the year ending Dec. 31, 1928.
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    THE COPRA MARKET.
    33 28 M* .'.>rs. Barlow and Co. report Prices 1 xv«* fallen 00 cents during the pnst wo"k Aonrovnvite’y 712 tons were shipped. < eg qnot'itb.rvi are as follows Sundried $8.51, mixed $8.15.
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    COCONUT AND OIL PALM PROBLEMS. Research by Malayan Scientists.
    1077 28 Chemical investigations on coconuts and oil palm are dealt with by Mr. C. D. V. Ceorgi, acting Agricultural Chemist in the F.M.S. Department of Agriculture, in the May issue of the Malayan Agri- cultural Journal. Mr. Georgi remarks that apart from
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    TIN RETURNS.
    86 28 Takuapa Valley.—May output No. 1 Dredge, 586 hours, 147,000 yards, 706 piculs No. 2 Dredge, 587 hours, 170,000 yards, 501 piculs. Nawng Pet.—South, 628 hours, 40,000 yards North, 468 hours, 20,000 yards, 456 piculs. Huey Yot.—lBs hours, 85,000 yards, 285 picu’s. Dredge has now passed through old lonhong
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    BIRTHS.
    79 28 CHEANG.—On June 5, 1929, at 191, Havelock Road. Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. Chcan« Jim Khean. a daughter. Both well. CURRIE.—On May 31, 1929, at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, to Joyce, wife of Ulric A. Currie, Knala Pahang, a son. GUTHRIE.—On June 2, 1929, at the Mateinitv Hospital, Singapore,
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    MARRIAGES
    92 28 CAMPBELL-JARZYNSKA.—At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on June 1, 192-1 by the Rev. Stephen Band, John G. Campbell, of Singapore, Advocate and Solicitor to Janine Jarzynska, of Singapore. MORTON—STEPHENS.—On May 30. 1929. at St. Andrew’s Church, Penang, by the Rev. R. S. Stewart, Miss Helen Ria Stephens, of Eslington House,
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    Trade and Finance.
    130 28 Singapore, June 5. EXCHANGE On London, Bank 4 a/s Demand 2/3^ Private 3 m. credit q 3^ On New York, Demand 8 lt5 Private 90 d/e 66 16/ 16 On France, Bank T!T. 67 On India, Bank T.T. On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. n On Shanghai, Hank
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    Stocks and Shares. Fraser and Co.’s Quotations.
    797 28 Singapore, June 6. MINING. Imo« Val Pd> Bnjere Sellers Asera Kumbanf 38/ 41/. £1 £1 Bangrm Tin 34/- 36/- Padaiif 0J0 0.35 «1 a} 2:K* C r~ 47 4 162 S S 2 ok,t 146 S 2 5 L unn ah I «l»F
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      87 28 NOTICE All communications for both tha Straits Times and the Straita Budget should bo addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straita Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $4B a year. The post free price of
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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      CONTENTS.
      73 1 [«iTJI! Rubber Situation 1 I,,0(1011 Rubber Stocks 1 li<‘l U’ MS 1 I I Rubier Ain't ion 3 li'i rtish Mali: i Rid' «*r Statistics 3 1 n lmmigrtitiori 1 utrrc'pondence I'itv aclal I-.' It**»* 2 and Reports— I,PV. titers’ Association 1-2 n roller of Labour 2 .MU *;by
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      RUBBER SITUATION. Singapore Official Quotations.
      35 1 Quotations Eorward CorHra.’i Spot Siller Prices 5' I .<:i s'pore Spot Juno July o.:;7 o.:i7 i n.:ts l o o..;t 0.37 *i o..3*', o.:|su. e. ai’j p.;;6 o..37'j 0.37 a
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      LONDON RUBBER STOCKS.
      39 1 ,ib!» received l*y Lewis and Peat t'i i* t. l td. from their London cor- ra i.ts stales that rubber stocks an increase of tons during the >' v..'k. the total now on hand Ym:.* tr ns.
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      TRAFALGAR, LIMITED.
      105 1 t rs of Trafalirar. Ltd., in their the year ended March 31. 1020. th< profit i> $1*.W4 which, added a; ount brought forward from the I* >*ar. leaves a balance on revenue of s:t2.04;i. The directors recommend vi<b nd of per cent, he paid absorb’•i and that $20.000
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      CHEVIOT RUBBER.
      79 1 bn* tors of Cheviot Rubber <’o. report i "lied capital now stands at £1 It 1.042. tor fojs was 1.141.000 lb., compared '"piioo ii, f or i<*27. Net profit amount* Add amount brought forward makinir £2a,K22. Iteduet amount t" reserve for estate amortisation 1 1 <«,d :;eneral reserve
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      SUNGEI KAPAR RUBBER.
      57 1 J Sungei Kapur Rubber Companv re I" 11 .m-yfit for 1928 of £:5.411 amt £12,97f. *n. Mividend for year of 5 per cent- a,! ‘l 12,389 forward. Crop harvest 'V as SO 1.953 lb., of which 698,126 U*. V.ei Production for 1929 i> estimated a P’- Profit
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      NORDANAL ESTATES.
      46 1 Houstcud and Co. have receive *"l!""ilur telegram from the secretario Loudon of Nordanal (Johore) Rubber Ltd., stating that lh" annual j,,'. I ,s »nvd, profit for year ended Pec. '5l. was £lu,l7iB, dividend recommended r > vent., reserve for developments £2,500. ir,, y forward £18,618.
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      PATALING RUBBER.
      44 1 1 iu '-«'port of Putnlinjr Rubber Co. (o-.‘-hows <iot profit of £21.183, t> J*i’i'mwi «‘Med £18.230 brought forward j 1 ,s 1 ransferted to property deprecinDividend is to per cent. v l r;i ‘«••ration for directors, AT .209 £1 1,71).; '“"vd forward.
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      JOHORE PLANTERS’ ASSOCIATION. BETTER HEALTH REPORTS. The Toddy Shop Question. DAMAGE BY WILD ANIMALS.
      4423 1 Many matters of interest peculiar to the rubber industry were discussed at the annual meeting of the Johore Planters’ Association which was held at the Civil Service Club, Johore Bahru, on May 2b. Mr. B. J.
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      FINANCIAL LETTER. MENTAKAB RUBBER.
      404 2 To the F.diior ol* the Strait* Time*. Sir. Will you kindly allow me space to ventilate what possibly other small shareholders in this company may be thinking. To attend the annual meeting would in travel'ing expenses to Singapore more than absorb any dividend due to us.
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      CONTROLLER OF LABOUR. Mr. Gilman’s Efficient Services.
      748 2 At a meeting of the Indian Immigriti»., Committee held at Kuala Lumpur \i n 21, with the Controller of LabU. Hon. Mr. E. W. F. Gilman, M.C.S cVp' presiding, Mr. J W. Kennedy add.vssd the committee stating that as the sen i! unoilicial
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      RUBBER RETURNS.
      19 2 Ankola. —4,162 lb. Balobissie.—lo,74B lb. Bajoe Kidoel. —170,118 lb. Djasinga.—ls9,776 lb. Donowarie.—63,l3l lb. Langen.—os,94o ll>. Tjikubinlue.—72,l76 lb.
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      ALLENBY RUBBER COMPANY. Amalgamation Scheme. SUPPORT FOR ROSS FUND.
      1251 3 rN ni „.h annuul general meeting cf lt nby Habbc-r- Co.. Ltd., war held at Kua*i ni|Ul 'r. on dune 1, the chairman M". F. G. souter providing. rr# ,-hairman in the cours* of his address The report contain* a considerable
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      LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION. Tone of the Market Steadier.
      551 3 Messrs. Barlow aud Co. report Singapore, May 30. The tendency has been easier throughout the pa<t week, due probably to the approach ot the General Election and to the unsatisfactory monetary position in New York. Yesterday’s closing prices in London and New
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      British Malaya Rubber Statistics. Statement of Quantity and Value of Rubber Exported During May, 1929.
      410 3 I^ Re f i, t w rar of I port 1 aru K *P«rta has sent us tlw following comparative •Utement of the quantity and value of rubber exported from British Malaya, durinc 1.07 t,
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      EOW SENG RUBBER. Reduction in the “ All In ” Cost.
      508 3 EOW SENG RUBBER. Reduction in the All In Cost. The nineteenth annual ordinary general meeting of the Low Seng Rubber Company, Ltd., was held in April 25, at the offices of the company, 6, Lloyd’s Avenue, London, K.C. Mr. H. B. Yuille (the chairman), in moving the adoption of the
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      TANGGA BATU RUBBER.
      39 3 The Tangga Batu Rubber Co. reports net profit fov 1928 of £lO3, and £1,556 was brought in, making a total of £1,660, which is carried forward. (Net profit for 1927 was £47. No dividend was paid.)
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      LONDON ASIATIC. Year’s Dividend of Fifteen Per Cent.
      475 3 The twenty-first ordinary general meeting of the London Asiatic Rubber and Produce Company, Ltd., was held in Ixtndon in mail week Mr. 11. J. Welch (chairman of the company) pro aiding. The Chairman said The balance sheet shows the company’s issued cupital
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      RUBBER DUTY.
      35 3 It is notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette that the price of rubber for nsseimment of duty for the period May 31, 1929, to June 6, 1929, inclusive, in 36’* ccnti par pound.
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      INDIAN IMMIGRATION. Minimum Assessment Rates Fixed.
      664 4 Following are excerpts from minutes of a meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee held at Kuala Lumpur on May 5!L The Controller of (arbour, Malaya, 4 the Hon. Mr. K. W. F. G ilinan, M.C.S.' presided and referred to Mr. Bathurst’s departure on leave
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      31 4 The rates payable under the Indian labour Ordinance for tho third quarter Nave been fixed at $2 for males and $1 xSor females and tho number of working «days as 72.
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      BUKIT BADANG RUBBER. Company’s Strong Financial Position.
      348 4 The seventeenth ordinary general meeting of the Bukit Badang Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on May 7, at the registered otTiuc*. No. 17, St. Helen’s Place, Bishopgate, London, K.C. 51r. Archibald Grey (Ghuirmnn of the company) said Following the unexpected .innouuceinent on April
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      LOCAL SHAKE MARKET. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report.
      491 4 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report, j dated June 4, states The price of tin shows little change during the past week but with the hull group reported as c*»ntinuing to support the market a steady tone has been maintained. Tin
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      THIRD MILE RUBBER.
      52 4 The Third Mile (F.M.S.) Rubber Co. reports profit for 1928 of £3,698, and £5,188 was brought in, £l,OOO is placed to general reserve (making it £18,000), and dividend of IS per cent., less tax, is proposed, upd £1,646 carrit»d forward. (Profit for 1027 was £13,279. Dividend, 10
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        LONDON EXCHANGE PRICE MAY 8.
        683 4 At.aro (11 2 Allagar .2 »22; Augio-Muluy I i 21 Ayer Kuning .11' 'a Bahru (Sel., i |(2 > 6 ttukap (11 Banteng (11) j tiutarg (‘onsolnluted (2 16; hatu t’ave»i I (11 i Batu Tiga <tl 112 6 Kekoh (2 i 7 1 Heranang
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        SINGAPORE DOLLAR SHARE PRICES JUNE 5.
        729 4 Capital laaua Closing Prtcai Paid Lp \alua Dividend* Fraser Lyau A Company A Co. fcvatt. ds:*.2l»Ji 1 15 p.e. year ended 2S-2-2;* Allenby (61) 2.15 2.40cd. 2.15 2.4’' 160,000 Nil for year 30-9-28 ..Alor Gajah ($1) 1.50 2.00 12>0 2.00 1d,■>.427 1 20 p.e.
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      LABU (F.M.S.) RUBBER.
      110 4 The report of Labu (F.M.S.) Rubber Co. for year 1928 states that an olTer was made to shareholders in January, 11)28, of 21,560 shures of £1 each at 30s. per share, of which 21,124 were applied for and allotted, raising issued capital to £234.504. Crop was 1,250,000
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      SUNGEI KRUIT RUBBER.
      119 4 The profit of Sungei Kruit Rubber Estate for 1928 was £14,058, against £12,396. It again proposed to transfer £5,000 to reserve, bringing that account up to £51,000. and t» pay a dividend of 12Vj per cent. (same*, carrying forward, subject to director-’ national remuneration, £7,272, aguinst 5.>
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