The Straits Budget, 17 October 1929

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    29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 3,710 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1929 Price 25 cent* (S.S. Currency) or 7d.
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    CONTENTS.
    379 1 leaders p*«* Crime and the Cinema 3 Things They Should Know 3 A Journalistic Stunt 3 Singapore Roads 3-4 Malaya’s Sorrow 4 America’s Friendship 4 Occasional Notes 6-6 Telegrams, Reuter and Special— Covering Past Week’s News 19-25 Pictures Sir Hugh and Lady Clifford 15 H.H. the Kajah of Sarawak
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    1838 1 mornirf 10 steamer Porthoa on Sunday J’ath* rr thc re arrived from Marseilles H-ho r r< a y°ungr French missionary the n Jo,!l n S the Diocese of Malacca. For Port* l Stnt will be stationed at Singram tv,? 3 r^ SSls J ant 40 Monseignieur Mĕrel,
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    CRIME AND THE CINEMA.
    1033 3 —Straits Times, Oct. 10. enior pupil in on. of the up-country t u was recently bound over to come scbools >ix month os the re“P|t°of3 on unauthorised visit to a house suit of a j w herc he was disin th< H n removing some keys
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    THINGS THEY SHOULD KNOW.
    1040 3 Straits Times, Oct. 11. In the course of his annual address Sir i Hugh Clifford referred to the progress hat is being made in various branches of education. New and better schools are Doing built everywhere and we may hope to have a Trade School soon
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    “A JOURNALISTIC STUNT.”
    1136 3 Straits Times, Oct. 12. Comment in the German Press on Lord F.othermere’s bright idea of returning Germany’s African colonies is singularly suggestive of distrust of this magnanimous gesture. The semi-official Polilische Korresponder.z states we are glad to record the well-meant suggestion without harbouring any illusions regarding either
    Straits Times, Oct. 12.  -  1,136 words
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    SINGAPORE ROADS.
    1074 3 the officers on its staff—Straits Times, Oct. 14. At the end of last year there were 125.28 miles of roads in the Municipal area of Singapore, and their cost was by far the largest item in the Commissioners’ budget. Having regard to the Municipal Surveyor’s warning that building
    the officers on its staff—Straits Times, Oct. 14.  -  1,074 words
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    MALAYA’S SORROW.
    967 4 country in an irreparable loss.—Straits Times, Oct. .15. News was received with dramatic suddenness this morning of His Excellency Sir Hugh Clifford’s decision to resign hfts appointment ns Governor of the Straits Settlements, High Commissioner for the Malay States and British Agent for Sarawak und British North Borneo
    country in an irreparable loss.—Straits Times, Oct. .15.  -  967 words
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    AMERICA’S FRIENDSHIP.
    997 4 of renouncing the submarine. Straits Times, Oct. 16. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald has achieved much more positive and important results by his visit to Washington than seemed possible at the time of his departure. Mists of misunderstanding, suspicion and prejudice have been swept away, and certain things of enormous
    of renouncing the submarine.—Straits Times, Oct. 16.  -  997 words
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    CHINESE FIRM SUED BY BANK. Dispute Over Exchange Contract.
    575 4 In a suit before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) this morning in which Chop Eng Hong were sued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank for damages for alleged failure to complete an exchange contract, the defence was raised that
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  • OCCASIONAL NOTES
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      WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION.
      154 5 wrathful eloquence. —Straits Times, Oct. 10. Here are a few afterthoughts on the speeches which preceded the shelving of the Workmen’s Compensation Bill at Monday’s meeting of the Legislative Council :—Both opponents emphasised pending changes in the Indian Act and the obvious inference to be drawn from their
      wrathful eloquence.—Straits Times, Oct. 10.  -  154 words
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      THE SULTAN OF JOHORE.
      136 5 dently expected from the first.—Straits Times, Oct. 10. Much sympathy will be felt for His Highness the Sultan of Johore whose continued ill-health has made it necessary for him to return to Europe immediately. It is less than a month since the Sultan arrived in Singapore
      dently expected from the first.—Straits Times, Oct. 10.  -  136 words
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      LIBRARIES ON SHIPS.
      475 5 Straits Times, Oct. 10. One wonders how many ships calling at Singapore have any sort of library on board for their crews. The Seafarers’ education Service, which was started about ten years ago, has obtained the co-operation of many shipowners, notably Alfred Holt and Co., who have
      Straits Times, Oct. 10.  -  475 words
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      “STINGERS” IN NEW YORK.
      115 5 round-the-world liners.—Straits Times, Oct. 11. Malay has contributed several words to the English language, but the latest is r eally surprising. In a recent article in *n American magazine the writer says Girls who a few years earlier would have n»d to sip a glass of
      round-the-world liners.—Straits Times, Oct. 11.  -  115 words
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      A GERMAN EXAMPLE.
      359 5 .—Straits Times, Oct. 11. Judged by Eastern standards Singapore is a reasonably well-governed and progressive city, but anyone who wishes to see how it measures up to the best Western standards should read an article which appeared in the last issue of The Spectator. The writer is
      .—Straits Times, Oct. 11.  -  359 words
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      STUDYING PROHIBITION.
      354 5 retail sale of liquor.—Straits Times, Oct. 11. There are the makings of a first-class sensation in the statement that the Royal Commission which is to present a report on the licensing laws of England and Wales will study Prohibition in America. The eagerness with which their report will
      retail sale of liquor.—Straits Times, Oct. 11.  -  354 words
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      AMERICAN S-LAGUACE.
      263 5 ponent sayeth not.—Straits Times, Oct. 12. So far there does not appear to be anything in the United States analogous to the Advisory Committee on English, organised by the 8.8. C. in Great Britain, but if one is ever appointed, the sympathy of the rest of the English-speaking
      ponent sayeth not.—Straits Times, Oct. 12.  -  263 words
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      SLOW RICKISHAS.
      243 5 exceed twenty stone.”—Straits Times, Oct. 12. A visitor to Singapore complains of our rickishas. He says that the pullers are not speedy enough, and that they view his ample proportions with suspicion when he stands on his hotel steps to hail one. The other day a rickisha boy
      exceed twenty stone.”—Straits Times, Oct. 12.  -  243 words
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      “ALL QUIET. . .”
      302 5 ALL QUIET. —Straits Times, Oct. 12. Kim,” writing in the Calcutta Statesman, has some extraordinary things to say about Erich Maria Remarque, the author of All Quiet on the Western Front” which has sold by hundreds of thousands in English and German and perhaps other languages. “An unforgettable book,” he
      —Straits Times, Oct. 12.  -  302 words
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      CONFESSION.
      179 5 did !—Straits Times, Oct. 14. It is seldom a judge admits in Court that he is wrong or not conversant with some point of law. The majority attempt to look so wise as to give the impression of omniscience or infallibility, but that is only a trick of the
      did !—Straits Times, Oct. 14.  -  179 words
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      RUBBER STATISTICS.
      277 5 —Straits Times, Oct. 14. That the lack of up-to-date statistical information concerning production and stocks—particularly for the Unfederated Malay States and Johore—tends to accentuate instability in the rubber market has been once ugain emphasised. Speaking at the annual meeting of Beaufort Borneo Rubber Company in London last month
      —Straits Times, Oct. 14.  -  277 words
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      THE COLONY'S PRISONS.
      369 5 moting its objects.”—Straits Times, Oct. 14. The prison population of the Colony was considerably larger than usual last year, the number of admissions being 1,574 above those of 1927, but the late Inspector of Prisons, Colonel Tyte, assures us in his annual report that this does not
      moting its objects.”—Straits Times, Oct. 14.  -  369 words
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      AID FOR PARENTS.
      445 5 Straits Times, Oct. 15. To parents resident in the East there are Dew problems more difficult of satisfactory solution than where to send their children to school. Even in the case of the fortunate few who can afford public schools, reasoned selection is the exception rather than
      Straits Times, Oct. 15.  -  445 words
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      THE ASSOCIATION’S AIMS.
      365 6 Straits Times, Oct. 15. Among the published aims of the Association, according to the last prospectus, are “To strive after closer co-operation between home and school. To provide opportunities for parents and school masters to meet and discuss matters •of mutual interest. “To undertake inquiries and give
      Straits Times, Oct. 15.  -  365 words
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      WOMEN'S RIGHTS.
      205 6 —Straits Times, Oct. 16. The problem of women’s rights has reared its head in most parts of the world, but in one place, at least, a solution has been found in denying women any rights. Among the Bignambas, a cannibal tribe of IMalekula, New Hebrides, the women do
      —Straits Times, Oct. 16.  -  205 words
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      SYCES FOR CYCLISTS ?
      222 6 SYCES FOR CYCLISTS similar reception at Klang.—Straits Times, Oct. 16. A curious complaint reaches the editor from Klang. A correspondent allege)» that a police regulation has been made forbidding cyclists to leave their machines unattended by the roadside or on the fivefoot way. Confiscation of the bicycle is threatened if
      similar reception at Klang.—Straits Times, Oct. 16.  -  222 words
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      MONEY FOR A CRECHE.
      327 6 Straits Times, Oct. 16. Dr. Hoops paid a remarkable tribute to the work of the Child Welfare Society at the last Council meeting, but there is still little hope of raising the balance of the sum required to build the suggested creche. As eighty-nine per cent,
      Straits Times, Oct. 16.  -  327 words
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    REGRET IN PENANG. Indian Community and The Governor.
    112 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 16. In connection with the Governor’s departure, the Hon. H.H. Abdoolcader has made the following public statement in the name of the Indian community in Pemang: I desire to express the heart-felt regret we all share
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    ARRESTED IN PENANG. Salesman Who Failed To Maintain Wife.
    57 6 For failing to comply with an order for the maintenance of his wife, Henry Smith, was committed to prison for two months by Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, the District Judge. The accused who was formerly a motor-car salesman in Singapore
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    DUTCH AIR MAIL.
    63 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Oct. 14. The Dutch outward air mail landed at Prachuab yesterday afternoon and left this morning for Medan, which was reached at noon. A French aviator from Indo-China who connected with the Dutch uir mail at Prachuab returned with mails to Don
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    ESTATE MANAGER’S CLAIM. One Month’s Notice. FINDING IN FAVOUR OF PROPRIETOR.
    1571 6 A claim by Mr. A. E. Ford, a planter, against Mr. W. P. Millar, owner of a rubber estate in Johore, for three months’ salary in lieu of notice, was dismissed by Mr. Justice Stevens on Oct. 15. Mr.
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    MEDAL FOR LOCAL PEON.
    45 6 A bronze medal of honour has been awarded to Sarny Marimoute in recognition of his thirty-five years service as head peon of the French Consulate at Singapore. The medal was awarded on the recommendation of the former French Consul, M. Sudreau.
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    62 6 The wedding was celebrated on Friday at St. George’s church, Penang, of Mr. H. Jalmar Melchior, well known miner of Bannasan, Siam, and Miss Edith Woller, daughter of Mr. Johan Woller, of Semarang, Java. The bride was given away by her father. Mr. Knud Larsen was best man. The Rev.
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    LIQUOR ON SHIP. Sequel to Prosecution Of Officers.
    319 8 A sequel to the case in which (hief Officer Griffiths and William MacKersie, second engineer, of the s.s. City of Salisbury were* convicted on chargc*s of exporting liquor without a permit was heard in th<> Fourth Police Court, before Mr. J F.
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    MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS. Third-Party Insurance Of Vehicles.
    108 8 Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 1 of the Municipal Commission held on Oct. 7, included the following Decided that road off Holland Road, next to Holland Park, be named Holland Hill.” Approved exemption from assessment of 173, Cantonment Road. Approved the
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    54 8 In view of the rapid growth of the East Coast District within recent years and the V‘ n < f providing education for young children the nuns of the Convent of The Holy Infant .Tesus have decided to open from the beginning of next year, a primary school in their
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    MALAYA—D.E.I. AIR SERVICE. To be Started Early Next Year.
    456 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Oct. 11. The proposed air service between Batavia and Singapore will be opened early next year, declared j£ner»l jders, former Commandcr-in-Chief of tue I) K I Armv ar.d Navy, and now a director of the K.L.M.
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    SERIOUS CHARGE. Complaint Against European Officer
    178 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 15. This morning in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court, Mr. Tan Kim Seng, a miner of Kuala Lumpur appeared on behalf of his wife, Mrs. Koh Siew Kam, as plaintiff in a summons case against Captain C.
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    60 8 The engagement is announced, and the marriage will take place shortly, of (ionevieve Glenala, Stowe, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Stowe, of Longview', Washington, and Linden Byron Jenkins, eldest son of the Rev. and Mrs. J. N. Jenkins, of Terre Haute, Indiana Both are members of the
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    JUSTICE IN JOHORE CRITICISED. Excessive Fines Under Two Ordinances.
    517 8 riainspoken language was used by Mr. Justice McCabe Reay in the Supremo Court, Johore Bahru, on Sunday, in criticising sentences imposed by magistrates in Johore under the Arms and Explosives Enactment and the Wild Animals and Birds Protection Enactment. The reasons
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    MRS. G. G. TASSINARI. Italian Community Attend Funeral.
    208 8 The death took place on Sunday morning at the General Hospital of Mrs. Giannina Gelmi Marani-Tassinari, wife of Andrea Marani-Tassinari, manager of Uiu Tiram Estate, Johore. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, after a service in the Cathedral of the Good
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    CRITICISM OF NEW OIL DEPOT. Preserving Pasir Panjang Amenities.
    273 8 The Asiatic Petroleum Company pro poses to erect a large distributing station and pier at Pasir Panjang, and the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Associa tion is protesting to Government against the scheme on the ground that it would destroy the «omenities of
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    ST. PATRICK’S SOCIETY. Presentation to Veteran Member.
    277 8 At the annual general meeting of the St. Patrick’s Society, held at the Europe Hotel on Monday evening, Mr. Garret Cullen, the father of the Society was presented with a silver rose bowl on the occasion of his retirement. Mrs. Winstedt marie the
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    TALKIES IN SINGAPORE. Official Censor Preparing For Action.
    62 8 A bill is to be introduced into the Legislative Council to amend the Cinematograph Films Ordinance, the objects and reasons stating that the impending introduction into the Colony of films accompanied by singing, speaking, or incidental sounds, requires that the Official Censor
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    DREDGER FOR THE BASE. Small Vessel's Voyage From Southampton.
    61 8 An interesting arrival on Saturday in Singapore harbour was the steam dredger. J.J. 12, which is the first of four ordered by Sir John Jackson (Singapore), Ltd., for work at the naval base. The master is Capt. H. Makepeace. Tho dredger
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    PRISON FOR BILL COLLECTOR. Fraudulent Conversion Of Cheque.
    600 9 The dishonest conversion of a cheque by a bill collector and the misappropriation of $888.47 was the subject of a charge of criminal breach of trust against an Indian Mohamedan who was sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr. J. F.
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    RETURN TO BANGKOK. Their Majesties Looking Well After Tour.
    105 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Oct. 12. Their Majesties the King and Queen of Siam returned to Bangkok yesterday afternoon, travelling in a special train from Haad Yai. Both were looking extremely well, the King having greatly benefited in health by
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    46 9 Leave has been granted in the F.M.S. Government Service to Dr. R. T. B. Green, Messrs. W. German, H. C. Willan, E. D. Fleming, Mr. J. D. Pearce, W. G. Stewart, E. C. S. Sichcl, M. Rex, Leo W/, J H. A. Trowcll and 11. Simpson.
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    TRADE OF BRITISH MALAYA. Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise.
    109 9 Comparative statement of the total value of foreign merchandise, excluding parcel post, imported to and exported from British Malaya during 1928 and 1929. IMPORTS. EXPORTS. Increase Increase or or 1928 1929 Decrease 1928 1029 Decrease (in thousands of January
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    ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST. Municipal Clerk Sent For Trial.
    224 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 11. The Second Police Court was crowded to-day, the Malay community being present in large numbers to hear the magistrate’s decision in the preliminary inquiry in which Mohamed Abdulkader, ex-Munici-pal Chief Financial clerk, was charged
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    Y.W.C.A. CONFERENCE. New Plans for Young Women Of Malaya.
    332 9 At the Malayan Young Women’s Christion Association Annual Conference held in Kuala Lumpur and presided over by Mrs. B. C. Roberts, Malayan Y.W.C.A. President, delegates from Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Malacca discussed the year’s work and new interests and
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    CAPTAIN LIGHT’S SCHOOLDAYS. Former Penang Resident’s Discovery.
    253 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Oct. 'l2. Writing to the Pinang Gazette from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, Mr. H. P. Clodd, formerly of Adamson, Gilfillan and Co., and well-known to Malayans of older generations, relates how he discovered an interesting link with the
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    ROYALTY’S THANKS. King's Message to Singapore Buddhists.
    218 9 The Siamese Minister for Foreign Affairs has sent the following letter to Mr. Koh Teo Gao, trustee of the Burmese Temple, Kinta Road, Singapore Sir, —I am commanded by Ilis Majesty the King, my august sovereign, to convey to you and, through you.
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    SINGAPORE WEDDING.
    43 9 The wedding took nlace at the Cathedral of The Good Shepherd on Saturday of Mr. Cuthbert Stanislaus do Rozario of Messrs. Rose Macphail and Penman, and Miss Alice Nelle Van Wulven adopted daughter of Mrs. Beins. The Rev. Father Ronnmy officiated.
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    TERRIBLE SMASH AT PUNGGOL. Two Killed and Six In Hospital.
    174 9 A terrible motoring accident in Punggol Road, off Serangoon Road, which resulted in the death of two Indians and injuries to six others on Friday had a sequel in the Third Police Court, before Mr. F. C. indlay, on Saturday.
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    S.S.A., SINGAPORE. Opposition to Oil Company’s Proposal.
    493 9 Minutes of a Committee Meeting held in the Singapore Exchange Room on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1921) at 5 p.m. Present Mr. R. M. Williams (president), Mr. D. Santry (vice-president), Hon. Mr. C. V. Miles, Hon. Mr. A. S. K. MacDonuld, Messrs. C. V.
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    38 9 The marriage took place recently of Mr. Tan Kee Leng of the tutorial staff of the Holy Innocents’ English School, Upper Serangoon Road, to the eldest daughter of Mr. Tan Nhgee Wah of tho Anglo French lading Co.
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    66 12 [The Strait* Times Is sot rsspoasiblt for the opinions of its corrss|>ond#nU. Correspondents should besr in saind that lstfors must bo short snd to tbs point. Long epistles are liable to bo rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addressee, not necessarily for publication but as
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    CHINESE NATIONALS.
    382 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times.# Sir, —In your issue of the Ist instant, Mr. Yao asked some pertinent questions about the nationality of Chinese and other people born abroad. No answers have appeared in the papers just to hand, nor v/ould I attempt to give any.
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    “JOURNEY’S END.”
    122 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In your report and criticism of Journey’s End you pay adequate tribute to the whole east with the exception of Hibbert.” The Malay Mail did likewise. I have discussed this with several people who saw the» play and frankly, I
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    A GENEROUS GIFT.
    251 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your issue of the Bth. instant contained in its article on the proceedings of the Legislative Council, which met on Monday, an account of the questions and an. Avers regarding the generous offer of Mr. Cho.e Swee Cheng to
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    PRESERVATION OF FAUNA
    370 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I am sure that all lovers of animal and bird life will regret and deplore, with me, the resignation of Mr. T. R. Hubback from the ]>ost of Game Warden, Pahang; tbe resignation being the more deporablo owing to
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    FRENCH MAIL PLANE. Connection with Dutch Service At Don Muang.
    50 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Oct. 11. A French ’plane is due at DonMuang this afternoon from Saigon to collect mail from the outw’ard Dutch mail machine, which is due on Sunday. The homeward air mail has arrived at Akyab.
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    PROPERTY MARKET.
    340 12 The following Singapore properties were sold by auction at Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co.’s saleroom, 30, Chulia Street, on Aug. 28, and Sept. 4, 1929 Freehold land situate at Oxford Road, area 12.241 sq. ft., bought by Mrs. F. Yander Beck at 56 cents per sq. ft.,
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    BANDSMEN’S TRIBUTE. Mr. G. E. S. Cubitt’s Musical Activities.
    566 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 13. Mr. Choo Kia Peng, who is a member of the committee controlling the Selangor State Band, placed his spacious grounds in Am pang Hoad at the disposal of the Band and other people
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    TROOPS AND GUNS AT SIGLAP. “ Defending ” Singapore. WHITE & KHAKI FORCES REACH STALEMATE.
    946 12 TROOPS AND GUNS AT SIGLAP. Defending Singapore. WHITE KHAKI FORCES REACH STALEMATE. The rattle of machine-gun fire, intermingled with rifle shots, and the booming of big guns startled the residents in the neighbourhood of the East Coast Road on Sunday. Lorries filled with troops whizzed along the road, while an
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    MR. G. GANSLOSER. A Merchant of Pre-War Singapore.
    217 14 The late Mr. Gustav Gansloser, whose death at Bad Ischl, Austria, was announced in the Straits Times, of Oct. 0, was a well-known resident of Singapore some years ago, and a director of Henry Waugh and Co., Ltd., formerly Katz Bros., of
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    PENANG WEDDING. Mr. Clifford Ogilvie-Miss Isobel McRobert.
    153 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 10. At St. Andrew’s Church yesterday the wedding of Mr. Clifford Ogilvie, manager of Meru Tin, Ltd., Ipoh, with Dr. (Miss) Isolx»I Mary Mcßobert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Mcßobert, was solemnised. The bride arrived
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    REPUBLICAN DAY. Decorations Dying Out In Singapore.
    290 14 A reception was held at the new Chinese Consulate building in Robinson Road on Oct. 9, when the Chinese Consul General (Mr. Tong Lao) met a number of prominent Chinese and European residents at a reception held in celebration of the Chinese Republic.
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    GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
    318 14 The following is officially supplied from Government House, Singapore Wednesday, Oct. 2. The Dato Mentri of Kelantan accompanied by Mr. J. D. Hall, Secretary to the High Commissioner, had an interview with His Excellency. The Hon. Mr. H. V. Towner, Colonial Engineer, had luncheon at Government House, before
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    MALACCA TODDY SHOPS.
    61 14 In our report of the Hon. Mr. A. McKenzie’s remarks on toddy distribution at the Legislative Council on Oct. 7, a -*light error was made through the omission of the word village.” What Mr. McKenzie said was: “There was only me remedy, and that was to ask
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    DECISION AGAINST BARLOW & CO. Judge’s Comments in Local Trade-Mark Case.
    656 14 DECISION AGAINST BARLOW CO. Judge’s Comments in Local Trade-Mark Case. Judgment was delivered by Mr. Justice Stevens in the Supreme Court on Saturday in the case in which Barlow and Co. sought an interlocutory order restraining the Pulicat Trading Co. from the use of the trade-mark of a coconut palm
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    ANOTHER R.A.F. FLIGHT. Craft Leaves Singapore For Calcutta.
    76 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 10. A Royal Air Force flying boat passed over Penang yesterday morning its way to Mergui, whence it will proceed to Calcutta. The craft must have left Singapore very early, for it passed over here at
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  • PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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      LABOUR SWEEPS THE BOARD. Australian Government’s Defeat. ARBITRATION ISSUE. Bruce’s Seat in Danger : Ministers Defeated.
      953 19 LABOUR SWEEPS THE BOARD. Australian Government’s Defeat. ARBITRATION ISSUE. Bruce’s Seat in Danger Ministers Defeated. The count is unfinished.—Straits Time» Copyright. —Reuter. What is stated to be the most decisive defeat in Australian political historv has been sustained by the Nationalist Government, owing to a general reaction against their policy
      The count is unfinished.—Straits Time» Copyright.; —Reuter.  -  953 words
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      GOLD EMBARGO. Must Be Lifted In Japan.
      191 19 Reuter. Osaka, Oct. 12. The Finance Minister interviewed by the newspaper Mainichi, made the tacit admission that the gold embargo must be lifted before June, 1930, because the restoration of the gold standard is a necessary condition for the conversion of Japan’s Second
      Reuter.  -  191 words
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      BORDER TENSION.
      60 19 hut the mines were discovered.—Sin Kuo Min. Shanghai, Oct. 12. Thirty thousand Soviet, troops have been moved to Baikar, near the Manchuli border. The tension has not lessened. 44 Red agents set mines at Hsiangfu station and at a railway bridge with the object of interrupting the HarbinManchuli
      hut the mines were discovered.—Sin Kuo Min.  -  60 words
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      ANOTHER AFGHAN REVOLT. Kabul Captured. CONFLICTING REPORTS OF HABIBULLAH.
      467 19 the unspeakable Bacha-I-sakao.”—Trans-Ocean. ,—Reuter. Simla, Oct. 9. Nadir Khan, a claimant to the throne of Afghanistan, claims that his brother Shah Wali has entered Kabul, which was previously occupied by Habibullah Khan. According to a Reuter message from Moscow, news from
      the unspeakable Bacha-I-sakao.”—Trans-Ocean.; ,—Reuter.  -  467 words
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      GERMANY’S PAYMENTS. Reparations Figures for 13 Months.
      56 19 Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Oct 10. According to the Reparation Agents’ statement, Germany has paid two milliards 770 million marks on Reparations account during the 13 months ending Sept. 30. Nearly 2.6 milliards were transferred, France receiving 1 1-3 milliards, Britain 567 million, Italy 188
      Trans-Ocean.  -  56 words
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      HINDU-MOSLEM RIOT. Images Stoned : Free Fight Follows.
      57 19 HINDU-MOSLEM RIOT. Images Stoned Free Fight Follows. Asansol, Bengal, Oct. 14. One man was killed and 11 were injured in a Hindu-Moslem riot which occurred in connection with the immersion ceremonies at a Durga pujah. It is stated that Moslems threw brickbats and damaged the images which the Hindus were
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      I.L.O. & SHIPPING QUESTIONS. Shipowners Standing Out Of Conference. CHINA’S ATTITUDE. Supervision of Foreign Ships Wanted.
      584 19 I.L.O. SHIPPING QUESTIONS. Shipowners Standing Out Of Conference. CHINA’S ATTITUDE. Supervision of Foreign Ships Wanted. ,—Reuter. Geneva, Oct. 10. The thirteenth International Labour Conference, which will be exclusively devoted to questions affecting seamen, opened to-day Sen or Perez, the Spanish Minister of Labour being elected president. Thirtyone States were represented,
      ,—Reuter.  -  584 words
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      ANGLO-AMERICAN PEACE. The Pact as the Basis Of Policy. JOINT MANIFESTO. Armaments Rivalry Ended “For Evermore.”
      2976 20 —Reuter. —British W’ireless. Washington, Oct. 9. A. historic manifesto, jointly issued by President Hoover and Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, states that during the informal talks of the last few days they were not only engaged
      —Reuter.; —British W’ireless.  -  2,976 words
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      REBELLION IN CHINA. Central Government’s Announcement. “WAR INEVITABLE.” Kuominchun Forces Moving on Hankow.
      2097 21 REBELLION IN CHINA. Central Government’s Announcement. WAR INEVITABLE.” Kuominchun Forces Moving on Hankow. Sin Kuo Min. —Reuter. Sin Kuo Min. Shanghai, Oct. 11. v..ws from Nanking says that war Li the Nationalist Government and tVnK yu-hsiang’s forces is believed to Tho'state Council this morning order,T,hh. aTrest of the War Minister,
      Sin Kuo Min.; —Reuter.  -  2,097 words
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      OUR NAVY AND OUR FEARS. Mr. MacDonald’s Plea For Understanding.
      628 21 —Reuter. New York, Oct. 15. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and his «laughter Ishbel have left for Canada. They were given an ovation by a largo crowd at the station.—Reuter. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald left New York to-day for the Niagara Falls on
      —Reuter.  -  628 words
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      GENERAL DAWES LEAVES
      20 21 Reuter. London, Oct. 9. General Dawes, the American Ambussador to (ireat Britain, has left for America.- Reuter.
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      POWERS’ VIEWS OF CONFERENCE. Paris, Rome and Tokio To Confer. OMINOUS PORTENTS. France’s Insistence On The Submarine.
      1388 22 —Nichi Nichi. —British Wireless. —Reuter. Paris, Oct. V That trouble is nhead for the London naval conference is indicated by the tone of Press comments on Mr. Henderson’s invitation, the papers emphasising that
      —Nichi Nichi.; •—British Wireless.; —Reuter.  -  1,388 words
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      UNEMPLOYMENT.
      34 22 —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 15. I he total number of unemployed on 1 i. i vv;».< 1,207,-00. This \va> ‘’5,OSB more than the week before but. 112,500 less than a year ago.—British Wireless.
      —British Wireless.  -  34 words
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      BIG BRITISH STEEL MERGER. Over Twenty Millions Capital.
      271 22 tons of pig-iron per annum.—British Wireless. Rugby, Oct 11. It is announced that a merger between Dorman Long and Company and Bolckow Vaughan and Company, two of the biggest iron and steel producing firms in the country, has been completed subject to
      tons of pig-iron per annum.—British Wireless.  -  271 words
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      “MOST ENJOYABLE.” Prince George’s Opinion Of Flying.
      287 22 —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 9. Prince George is following the example f the Prince of Wales in using an aeroplane to keep his engagements. To-morrow he will fly to Hull to open he new municipal aerodrome. He will dart from Sunningdale, where he
      —British Wireless.  -  287 words
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      FLYING TO MUKDEN. Movements of Costes And Bellonte.
      65 22 —Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 11. From Harbin it is reported to the Rengo Agency that Costes and Bellonte flew from the viUage where they landed northTtfntLr*? Ts J t ,h y where th °y made another forced landing on Sept. 29. Thev arrived
      —Reuter.  -  65 words
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      PRINCESS ROYAL. Present Stage “Not Beyond Anxiety.”
      44 22 —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 11. i bulletin was issued to"®y.: D s l )ite > r ood progress during the past four days the Princess Koval’s condition has not yet reached the stage which removes all anxiety.”—British Wireless.
      —British Wireless.  -  44 words
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      LIQUOR CONTROL IN BRITAIN. Commission’s Task. TO STUDY PROHIBITION IN AMERICA.
      97 22 —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 9. The Royal Commission on the working of the licensing laws in England and Wales will next week begin its labour which are expected to occupy two years It is intended that the Commission shall
      —British Wireless.  -  97 words
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      MINISTER’S COUP. Sequel to “Steel Helmets” Manoeuvres.
      288 22 Reuter. and consequent real enslavement. —Trar.?Ocean. Berlin, Oct. 9. The Prussian Minister of the Interior, the Socialist, Herr Grzesinski, has declared illegal, and dissolved, throughout the Rhine Province and Westphalia, the powerful Nationalist organisation known as the Steel Helmets,” of which Prcsid ent
      Reuter.; and consequent real enslavement.—Trar.?- Ocean.  -  288 words
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      ROTHERMERE’S VIEWS. Germany Studies the Daily Mail.
      139 22 Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Oct. 9. The Press continues to comment on the series of London Daily Mail articles y Lord Rothermere, which the latest t Germany's Progress Toward Prospen He paints what is generally consult 1 here a slightly exaggerated picture, the P the
      Trans-Ocean.  -  139 words
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      THE EMPIRE SOCIETY. Special Commissioner To Visit Malaya.
      42 22 London, Oct. With a view to increasing Indian circles in the work of the K F.mpire Society, Commander departed on a six-months’ tour of I l l and Malaya, as Special Commissions the Society.
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      R101 FLIES OVER LONDON. City Traffic Completely Held Up. SUCCESSFUL TRIAL. Ship Easy to Handle, Says Commander.
      946 23 —British Wireless. —Reuter. Rugby, Oct. 12. The airship RlOl was taken out of its r this morning and successfully moored to the mast at Cardington Work vas at once begun preparatory to the
      .—British Wireless.; —Reuter.  -  946 words
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      BRITAIN AND POLAND. Ministers to Become Ambassadors.
      138 23 —Reuter. Rugby, Oct. 15. It is officially announced that the King ha.’ approved a recommendation by the Foreign Secretary that His Majesty’s representative in Poland shall in future be an Ambassador, instead of a Minister as hitherto, and that an Ambassador frjm the
      .—Reuter.  -  138 words
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      SHANGHAI-HANKOW. Four Days by Sea : Seven Hours by Air.
      127 23 SHANGHAI-HANKOW. Four Days by Sea Seven Hours by Air. ,—Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. 15. The amphibian plane, belonging to the American Aviation Exploration Company Incorporated, left Shanghai yesterday morning and arrived at Hankow yesterday afternoon following the course of Yangtze. She returned to Shanghai this afternoon, thus completing a journey of
      ,—Reuter.  -  127 words
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      MR. QUEZON IN CHINA. New Philippines Governor Said To be Well-Liked.
      84 23 .—Sin Kuo Min. Shanghai, Oct. 12. Mr. Quezon, the President of the Philippines Senate, arrived at Shanghai yesterday and will see Mr. Wang Chingtang, the Foreign Minister. To-morrow he will go to Nanking and see President Chiang Kai-shek. In
      .—Sin Kuo Min.  -  84 words
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      VATICAN CITY. Total of 518 Includes Eleven Nationalities.
      67 23 Tran fVean. Rome, Oct. 14. The latest census returns of the Vatican City show a population of 518 of which two have been horn since the promulgation of the new State, the remainder belonging to 11 nationalities, with Italians heading, and one
      Tran fVean.  -  67 words
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      A. J. COOK’S STRIKE THREAT. Coal Stoppage at End Of Year.
      148 23 —Reuter. London, Oct. 18. An important constructive undertaking reaches completion to-day, when the coalowners’ scheme for the co-ordination of production and marketing will be submitted to the Government. But the fate of the scheme is uncertain, in view of
      —Reuter.  -  148 words
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      CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF.
      386 23 —Trans-Oecan. —Nichi Nichi. ,—Sin Kuo Min. —Reuter. —-British Wireless. London, Oct. 10. Lord Irwin, Viceroy of India, and Lady Irwin left for India this morning. Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. 10. The Government granted an amnesty throughout the whole of China in celebration of the Republican Day. A
      —Trans-Oecan.; —Nichi Nichi.; ,—Sin Kuo Min.; —Reuter.; —-British Wireless.  -  386 words
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      CONTINENTAL CALLS. Another Anglo-Belgian Cable To be Laid.
      84 23 Britisb Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 10. Following the rapid increase in telephone calls between England and the Continent, the firm of Siemens Brothers, of Woolwich, have received an important contract to make and lay a new AngloBelgian cable. The estimated cost will considerably
      Britisb Wireless.  -  84 words
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      “ANGLO-AMERICAN NAVY.” Vigorous Denial. SPIRIT OF CONFERENCES MISREPRESENTED.
      86 23 —lteuter. Washington, Oct. 11. Commenting on the statement by a well-known Washington publicist that Ifrituin and the United States had in effect agreed to pool their navies in order to maintain the peace of the world, Mr. Stimson, Secretary of State declared
      —lteuter.  -  86 words
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      RAILWAY PEACE. Agreement to Continue For Six Months.
      126 23 —Reuter. London, Oct. 11. A provisional agreement has been reached between the railway companies and the three railway trade unions, under which the existing agreement for a wage reduction of V/» per cent, will be continued for six months, to May 5,
      .—Reuter.  -  126 words
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      BERLIN DISPUTE. Lord Mayor Disinclined To Return.
      116 23 cipal citations in November.-Trana-Oceun. Berlin, Oct. 11. A tug-of-war across the Atlantic is developing between Berlin’s Lord Mayor, llerr Boess, and the city fathers, who are demanding that Herr Boess return from the United States, which he is visiting in a semi-official capacity.
      cipal citations in November.-Trana-Oceun.  -  116 words
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      JAPAN’S DELEGATION. Mr. Wakatsuki Agrees to Go To London.
      242 23 ,—Nichi Nichi. Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 12. Reuter cubic that Mr. Wakatsuki accepted tin* leadership of Japan’s delegation to London when Mr. Hamaguchi visited him and urged him to-day to accept. The Government has decided that tho other delegates will be Mr.
      ,—Nichi Nichi.; Reuter.  -  242 words
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      EMPRESS LINER REFLOATED. Being Towed to Dry Dock. “QUIET SHIPWRECK.” Official Explanation Of The Mishap.
      556 24 Reuter. Victoria, British-Columbia, Oct. 15. The Empress of Canada has been refloated aiul is being towed by the Esquimau to dry dock. London, Oct. 15. The Canadian Pacific Company has issued an official statement as
      Reuter.  -  556 words
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      FICTION COMES TRUE. Crime on International Scale.
      126 24 ,v W*J| n frans-Ocean. Paris, Oct. 9. I be recent formation of a Crooks’ lnlias created a sensation, the i ress declaring that the International was orgamsed some months ago in the Spanish town of Lerida, where crooks, representing all countries and branches
      ,v W*J| n frans-Ocean.  -  126 words
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      THE YOUNG PLAN. German Referendum Prospects.
      437 24 —Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Oct. 15. The Right opposition’s campaign in favour of a Young Plan Referendum enters upon its final stage on Wednesday with the opening of the lists, wherein 10 per cent, of the electorate, namely over four million voters, must enter their names
      —Trans-Ocean.  -  437 words
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      BRITISH TRADE. Slightly Better Over Nine Months.
      107 24 of 1 jiL’H and 11*27 respectively.—British ireless. .—Router. Rugby, Oct. 11. 1 lie* Board of Trade returns issued today snows that the exports for the first mne months of this year amounted, in ic-./Ap ir y >, 111,000, compared with {>.I4,0.>2.000 lor the
      of 1 jiL’H and 11*27 respectively.—British \\ ireless.; .—Router.  -  107 words
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      ANGLO-SOVIET RELATIONS Protocol Approved by Peoples’ Commissaries.
      127 24 fi t vici union oi I copies ommissaries.—British Official \V ireless. Reuter. London, OH. 14. Tin- Norwegian Minister at Moscow has been notified by the Soviet, lomnii*sary of Foreign Affairs, for the information of the British Government that the protocol signed in London
      fi t vici union oi I copies ( ommissaries.—British Official \V ireless.; Reuter.  -  127 words
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      EUROPE’S TARIFFS. M. Herriot on England’s Opposition.
      211 24 Trans.-Ocean. Berlin, Oct. 10. A fervent plea for Europe's salvation by abolishing tariff walls was made by the French ex-Premier, M. Herriot, before an enthusiastic gathering 1 of prominent financiers, diplomats and politicians under the auspices of the Pan-European Union. After paying a
      Trans.-Ocean.  -  211 words
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      ARCTIC FLIGHT. Graf Zeppelin Crew Want High Insurance.
      150 24 T one w fians-Ocean. Fredrichshafen, Oct. 11. Uncertainty exists concerning the Graf Zeppelin’s Arctic flight next spring, following the crew’s refusal to man the airship because the Aero-Artie Society, under whose auspices the flight is being arranged, refuse to meet the crew’s
      T’ one w fians-Ocean.  -  150 words
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      EMPIRE DAY FOUNDER Patriotic Career of Lord Meath.
      105 24 —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 11. The death took place to-day of the Earl of Meath at the age of 88 years. He was famous as the founder of that movement «V 1 th,nkin imperially which resulted in .lay 24, the birthday of
      .—British Wireless.  -  105 words
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      RUSSIAN ATROCITIES. Murderous Raid On “ White ” Villages.
      83 24 RUSSIAN ATROCITIES. Murderous Raid On White Villages. —Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. 9. News lrom Mukden says that refugees from the region known as the Three Livers, north of Hailar, recount terrible cruelties by the Reds against White Russians. A Red band, commanded l>v a Maevar known as the Red Devil, ‘crossed
      —Reuter.  -  83 words
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      FIFTY-ONE HOURS. Official Statement of Costes’ Performance.
      50 24 Reuter. Paris, Oct. 13. f.nm l> !\^'!n M nistry t as received a report If™ #r*’i,FS 8te8 5 s the result of his nonstop ffight from Pam to Manchuria stating the flight lasted 51 hours 19 minutes and he covered about 5,025 miles.—Reuter.
      – Reuter.  -  50 words
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      REGENCY CRISIS IN RUMANIA. Queen Marie Annoyed. RESENTS GOVERNMENTS “PALTRY BARGAINING.”
      320 24 —Reuter. Bukharest, Oct. 1» M. Saratztanu, in the Court of Ca tion, was elected a member of the a Council in succession to the late M R»| (y gan, whose death created the vacancy* M. Saratzeanu, who is 67
      —Reuter.  -  320 words
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      THE HATRY SMASH. Six Companies Ordered To Be Wound Up.
      66 24 —Router. London, Oct. 15. Mr. Justice Romer has ordered the compulsory liquidation of five companies of the Hatry group, namely, the Austin Friars Trust, Limited Corporation and General Securities, Limited Oak Investment Corporation, Limited Dundee Trust, Limited and Retail Trade
      —Router.  -  66 words
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      SWEDISH MATCH TRUST. German Monopoly in Return For Loan.
      88 24 threatened by Russian dumping. —Tran?* Ocean. Berlin. Oct. 10. It is reported that the Government has concluded an agreement with the Swedish Match Trust, which, in return for a 50 years’ 6 per cent. 125 million dollar loan, obtains the match
      threatened by Russian dumping.—Tran?* Ocean.  -  88 words
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      HUGE OIL FLOTATION. Hundred Million for New Development.
      82 24 •v f I V/ 1 I —Reuter. New York, Oct. 9. The Texas Oil Corporation, which i* the largest oil company in the countr> outside the Standard Oil group, has announced the issue of five per cent, fifteen year convertible $100 debenture
      •v » «% f ** • • * » I V/ 1 I —Reuter.  -  82 words
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      LEGATION WEDDING. Picturesque Chinese Ceremony In London.
      79 24 —Reuter. London, Oct. 0. The first Chinese wedding ever held a' the Chinese Legation in London has aroused much interest. Miss Chia Jui Chang, sister of Mr. Kiang Au Chang, Governor of the Bank of China, married Mr. Wenh Siung Chu, son of
      .—Reuter.  -  79 words
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      THE OLYMPIA MOTOR SHOW. Overseas Markets. BRITISH EFFORTS TO CAPTURE THEM.
      134 25 British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 15. When the annual International motor which lasts nine days, opens at Olympia, London, on Thursday over »1000,000 worth of next year’s models be on view. At least half a dozen countries, in addition to
      British Wireless.  -  134 words
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      SIX NEW SHIPS. Growth of United States Lines Fleet.
      103 25 Reuter. New York, Oct. 12. Shipbuilders in the United States have l..,:i invited to submit tenders to the 1: ited States Linos for the construction two liners, each about 3 >,000 tons disnlaccmvnr. with a speed of 22 knots, and i
      Reuter.  -  103 words
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      MARITIME CONFERENCE. Final Effort to Reach Settlement.
      144 25 —Reuter. London, Oct. 15. rite Government delegates to the Marit ,iu* Conference have proposed the for:.iati< n of a Committee of Conciliation consisting of nine members—three from »ach group—to solve the difficulty arising from the employers’ attitude. This is believed to be the
      —Reuter.  -  144 words
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      DUCHESS’S FLIGHT. Royal Aero Club’s Medal Awarded.
      74 25 —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 9. The Royal Aero Club has awarded its gold medal to Captain Barnard and an Address of Congratulation to the Duchess "f Bedford in recognition of their flight to India and back. Capt. Barnard, accompanied by the I'uchess, accomplished
      —British Wireless.  -  74 words
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      FIFTEEN YEARS. American Bank President Sentenced.
      59 25 ,—Reuter. New York, Oct. 12. harles Delos, iho Waggoner B in! dent, of Tolh.ridge, Colorado, v.a enced to 15 years’ imt risonment o; ‘«ding guilty to a charge of fraudulent 11 y of mails in connection with ‘«'m > to obtain s*>‘'»o,ooo from six
      ,—Reuter.  -  59 words
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      DEATH OF M. DE LA CROIX
      39 25 .—Reuter. Brussels, Oct. 15. ihe ex-Premier, M. de la Croix, the principal Belgian delegate on the connit tee of the Bank of International Scttlen»cits, now meeting at Baden-Baden, died to-o.iy 0 f apoplexy.—Reuter.
      .—Reuter.  -  39 words
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      THE DRIEST YEAR? 1929’s “Title” Still In Doubt.
      127 25 .—British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 15. The Air Ministry issues a statement that the first nine months of this year were the driest period experienced during the last sixty years. Although there was a very little mere rain in the years 1870, 1887,
      .—British Wireless.  -  127 words
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      PARIS DEFENCES. Revelations Follow Night Manoeuvres.
      106 25 ‘hey had dropped gas bombs.—TransOcean. Paris, Oct. 14. Paris has been startled by the revela--»°n that the population, theoretically, is it the mercy of a hostile air fleet, according to the newspaper Oeuvre, disclosing :he results of the recent nocturnal air manoeuvres over the
      ‘hey had dropped gas bombs.—Trans-Ocean.  -  106 words
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      RUSSIANS IN CHINA. Three Chinese Gunboats Sunk.
      53 25 —Reuter. Shanghai, O* f t. Ntws from Mukden says the Russian wu’-atii n of the town of Lahasusu on the Amur river on Oct. 13 is officially admitted. Th" hir.ese lost three gunboats sunk tnd 500 sailors drowned. The Russian •esses, it is
      —Reuter.  -  53 words
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      FRANCE’S SAFETY Stronger Forts and Garrisons Asked For.
      91 25 -Trans-Ocean. Paris, Oct. 13. During a speech at the unveiling of a V*’ar memorial, the Colonial Minister, M. Maginot, declared that the only way of securing the safety of France was to maintain troops in the Rhineland until ihe Young Plan became
      -Trans-Ocean.  -  91 words
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      SOVIET’S APPROVAL. Dovgalevsky-Henderson Agreement Considered.
      37 25 —Reuter. Moscow, Oct. 11. After hearing M. Litvinoff’s report of the negotiations between Mr. Henderson and M. Dovgalevsky the Council of the Peoples’ Commissaries have approved a protocol embodying the agreement reached.—Reuter.
      —Reuter.  -  37 words
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      NANKING ANNOYED. British and American Consuls At Celebrations.
      54 25 —Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. 11. News from Nanking states that the Nationalist Government authorities are disappointed that America and Great Britain were represented only by Consuls on the National Day which is the anniversary of the foundation of the Republic, while Japan, Germany
      —Reuter.  -  54 words
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      TIN RETURNS.
      65 25 Tokkn Tniping.-—150 piculs. Pengkulen.—1,313 piculs. Rambutun. —1(58 piculs. Kinta Tin Mines.—500 piculs. Idris Hydraulic.— 550 piculs. Lahat Mines. —15(5 piculr Telok Kruin. —843 piculs. Mcnglombu Lode.—218 piculs. Pctaling.- 3,800 pic uls. Fusing Rubber and Tin.—596 piculs. Tanjong Tirw-—500 piculs. Kent (F.M.S.). —050 piculs. Hong Kont: Tin.—850 piculs. Hitam
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      LONDON TIN MARKET. Sagging Markets Affect Purchases. DOUBTS ABOUT AMERICAN CONSUMPTION.
      953 25 [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Right** Reserved.] (Front Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 18. The small amount of business done for some weeks past by America and the Continent, suggests that substantial buying must be seen before long. The sagging
      [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Right** Reserved.]  -  953 words
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      OVERBOARD IN THE RED SEA. Rescued British Seaman In Singapore.
      271 25 The story of a European seaman’» adventure in the Red Sea was told by the captain of the N.Y.K. steamer Dakar Maru, which arrivtd in Singapore on Friday. On Sept. 27, at three o’clock in the movning, the vessel was
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      FLYING IN SELANGOR. Mr. Stratton-Brown’s Purchase Of Avro Avian.
      259 25 Mr. 11. Stratton-Brown, the well-known motor-cyclist of Petaling, is proceeding, to Singapore to-night, says Thursday’s Mu jay dad, to take delivery of an aeroplane no iias purchased, which is arriving by the Sarpedon. The machine is an Avro Avian fitted with
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      THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE IN LONDON. Hamlet in Plus Fours—Noel Coward Makes a Fortune-Another Barrie Revival Lucille La Verne’s Great Performance —A Woman Shylock “The Middle Watch” Worth Watching.
      1555 26  - THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE IN LONDON. Hamlet in Plus Fours —Noel Coward Makes a Fortune -Another Barrie Revival Lucille La Verne’s Great Performance —A Woman Shylock “The Middle Watch” Worth Watching. (By Our London Critic, J. Jefferson Far jeon.) [Straits Tines Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] Iiondon, Sept. 10. PLAYWRIGHTS
      [Straits Tines Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.]  -  1,555 words
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      POLICE SUBEDAR’S RETIREMENT. Fine Service with Sikh Contingent.
      79 26 Subedar Sunder Singh, of the Sikh Contingent of the Singapore Police, left for India on Oct. 10, on retirement after 33 years service. A function took place in his honour at the JSikh Police Barracks, Pearl’s Hill, on Oct. 0. With the
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      SIPUT TIN. Financial Arrangements With Messrs. Guthrie.
      105 26 Report of Siput Tin Company for year ended April 110, *****, states that the dredger pontoon was successfully launched on May 5, 11*2'.*. Reports since received indicate that rapid progress is being made with re-erection of superstructure, machinery, etc. To provide funds for
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      36 26 Yh'* Government notifies the approval of I he appointment of the Hon. Mr. A. ■V- be temporarily a nominated 1 Member of the Legislative f'Uro il «luring the absence of the lion. Mr. H. 10. Nixon.
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      NATIVE SOLDIER AMOK. Tragic Occurrence During Manoeuvres.
      50 26 —Straits Times Copyright. [Aneta’s Agency]. Batavia, Oct. 10. During army manoeuvres near Cheribon a Menadonese soldier ran amok. He killed four natives, seriously injured two soldiers and slightly injured two others, among whom were two European sergeants. He was eventually arrested.—Straits Times Copyright.
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      BODIES FOUND IN HUT. Two Unknown Chinese Die Of Pneumonia.
      77 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 12. That death was due to pneumonia was ■he medical evidence at a Malacca Conner's inquiry into the death of the ■\v;> unknown Chinese whose bodies were end in a hut at Banda Ililir.
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      62 26 The marriage of Mr. Graham Henderson, M.C., of the United Sua Betong Rubber Estates, Port Dickson, and MisMinnie Dutton of Aberdeen, will take place at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, Nov. 7at 11 a.m. Are coption will be hold later at the Masonic Hall, Venning Rond. Miss Dutton
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      MALACCA WEDDING. Miss Laurie and Mr. “Dick” Evans.
      355 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 13. The wedding was celebrated at Christ Church, Malacca, yesterday, of Miss Annie Laurie, matron of Durian Daun Hospital, and Mr. Dick Evans, manager of Serom Estate, Tangkah. The Rev. H. J. Hutchinson officiated, and Mrs.
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      THREE MORE ATTACKS ON PLANTERS. Serious Occurrences In Sumatra.
      69 26 —Straits Times Copyright. [Aneta’s Agency.] Medan, Oct. li A coolie on Liberia Estate attacked a planter named Mertens, who was wounded in the hand. On Badjalinggei Estate a coolie attacked a planter named Van der Goot, who was seriously injured in
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      83 26 Capt. and Mrs. Sydney Smith are homeward bound by the Hector. Capt. Smith is retiring after 29 years in Government service. Beginning as an Assistant Engineer in the P.W.D. in 1900, Capt. Sydney Smith, 0.8. E., was in turn State Engineer for each of the four States and ended his
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      34 26 Sergeant Major H. J. Coker, of D Co., M.S.V.R., is lying ill at the European Hospital, Taiping, and his place has be‘n taken by Mr. 11. Weekes, of the W* l 1 Regiment, Singapore.
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    PASSENGERS.
    709 29 Ihe following passenger.* have uni ecu i* rc.i'i Australian ports by the N'cuw Holland From Melbourne. —Mrs. S. G. Gamswort’uy, Mr. G. \V. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. A. Dovey, Mr. end Mrs. H. Matcnr, Mrs. B. Cooke, Miss Parbury, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Yeo
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    TRADE COMMISSION. Importance of Singapore Appointment.
    174 29 The appointment by the Department of Overseas Trade of a Trade Commissioner at Singapore is a step in the r’ght direction, says The Times Trade and Engineering Supplement. That port is a point of great strategic value in trade and commerce with all the
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    BIG ORDER FOR INDIA.
    103 29 Lyons Motors, Ltd., write that in a recent issue of the Straits Times it was stated that a certain company had secured an order for 190 six-wheel vehicles from the Government of India, and they have received information that the Albion Motor Car Co. were the
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    BIRTHS
    71 29 ONPERWYZER. On Oct. 10, 10JO. at Amsteidam. to Mr. A Mrs. Arthur Ondt rwyzoi. a son, Rudolf Marco. PROCTOR- On Oct. ti, IU2D, at the Geneial Hospital, Kuching, Sarawak, to the Rev Fr. E. G. and Mrs. Proctor, the gift ol a ton. WILLIAMS. At the Mutcrnity Hospital Singapore,
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    MARRIAGE
    68 29 P.EGGS HARVEY. At St. Andrew’s Church. Kuala I.umpur, on Oct. 11, 192 P, the Rev. I). E. Ferguson ofllc ating, Eric Boggs, of Kuala Selangor, eldest surviving son of George David ar.d Helena Hoggs, of Co Wicklow, Ireland, and Beckenham. Kent. A Alice, widow of the late “Jack" Harvey,
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    Trade and Finance.
    154 29 Singapore, Oct. 16. EXCHANGE. On London, Bunk 4 m/s 2/4% Do manll 2/3 15/I*l Private 3 m. credit 2/4 1/I*l On New York, Demand 56% Private 90 d/s 68% On France, Bank T.T. 1437 On India, Bank T.T. 155% On Hong Kong, Bunk T.T. 20% p.o. <h
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    Stocks and Shares. Fraser and Co.’s Quotations.
    819 29 Singapore, Oct. 10. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers i’l £1 Asurn Kumbang 38/- 39/-6-5 Ayer llitam Tin 12/3 13/3 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 31/9 32/9 1 1 Batang Padung 0.20 0,30 I I Batu Caves 1.50 1/15 1 1 Bukit A rung
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    71 29 DEATHS PEACOCK. At the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on Oct. la, lU2l*, Mrs. M. ii Peacock, aged fid years. TAN. At 74, Sims Avenue, off I.orong 19, Gey long, on Get. 11, 18-9, Mrs. Tan Hum Ann net* Ee Joo Know, aged 67, beloved mot be* of Messrs. Tan Kang
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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      CONTENTS.
      86 1 General— Rubber Situation 1 London Rubber Stocks 1 Singapore Rubber Auction 1 London Rubber Market By a. vv. still l Hat u Lintang Rubber 2 •Sungei Duri Rubber 2 Rubber Returns 2 Local Rubber Auction 2 Analysis of Rubber Dealers’ Stocks 2 Kali (ilagah Rubber 3 Cable News— R.G.A.'S
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      RUBBER SITUATION. Singapore Official Quotations.
      71 1 Quotations Forward Contract Spot Seller Prices i 7 r 1■«1 1 S'porv (>ct. Nov. I) c. O* 1 in jo 0.. i> 1 0.3.*» o..:;» 1 0.. II f# I .1» 0.31'i 0.34 h 0.3.*» o.3’* 1 1 r 0 1-j o.■’!:'* 0.;! 0.3 V'%
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      LONDON RUBBER STOCKS.
      39 1 A cable received l»y Lewis and Pent (Singapore), Ltd., from their London correspondent ktntei that rubber stocks show an increase of 1,0. W tins during the past week, the total ii'i’.r on hand being 65,901) tons.
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      THE SINGAPORE AUCTION.
      136 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Lubber Association held its I'.lsth auction oti ct. 16, when there wa* catalogued 1.331.153 JI». r«i 517.4 S tons; offered 1,3.37,007 lb. or 019.20 tons sold 1,011,343 lb. or 451.72 tors. Spot. Lon lon 10 l/16d. New York 20 cts. PRICES REALIZED.
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      KAMUNING RUBBER & TIN
      60 1 KAMUNING RUBBER TIN The Kamuning (Perak) Rubber and Tin Company recommends dividend of 12'-a per cent, in respect of year ended June 30, 1929, placing to general reserve £5,000 and carrying forward £13,329. Dividend warrants will be posted on Oct. 9, to holders registered nt close of Sept. 17, 1929.
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      SENAWANG RUBBER.
      35 1 The board of directors of the Senawang Rubber Estates, Co.. Ltd., have decided to pay an interim dividend of ten candareens per share on Oct. 4, on account of the current year’s working.
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      SABLAS RUBBER.
      39 1 ’I he Sabins (North Borneo) Rubber re-<-f mim nils dividend of 2'* per cent, (again 4 per rent), in respect of year ended April i, I 'I2D, t-unsferring to debenture redemption reserve £2,000 and carry forward £4,173.
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      LONDON RUBBER MARKET. Mystery of Growing Stocks. AMERICA AND FUTURE SUPPLIES.
      1044 1  -  (By A. W. Still.) (Straits Time:» Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] London, Sept. IS. At the end of my last letter I gave a few of the figures which have created a feeling of doubt and uneasiness among those of
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      R.G.A.’S ATTITUDE STATED. Comment on Combine Scheme Withheld.
      70 1 .—Reuter. London, Oct. 10. The Rubber Growers’ Association has not yet received any communication from Holland or America with regard to proposals for co-operative rubber selling. The question of British co-operation therefore remains hypothetical and cannot be discussed at present. The committee
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      SEAPORT RUBBER. Agriculture Resumed On Mining Land.
      215 1 The report of Seaport (Selangor Rubber Co. states that the crop of rubber harvested during year ended June 30. 1929, amounted to 725,000 lb. In addition 73.506 lb. of rubber, harvested in excess of exportable allowance to end of previous financial year, and
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      SUNGEI BAGAN. Big Reduction In Profits.
      884 1 The annual meeting of the Sungei Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at the Secretaries offices, Messrs. Harrisons, Barker an] Co Ltd., yesterday, Mr. A. E. Baddeley presiding Others present included Messrs. 11. C. Atkir.. Berry, G. A. Potts and J. Lyle. After the formal
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      BATU LINTANG RUBBER. The Company’s Financial Position.
      795 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 12. The payment of a final dividend of 5 per con t„ making 7»i for the year, the tran.fer general reserve of $40,000 and a carry forward to next year of $53,000 odd were h ma in
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      ANGLO-JOHORE RUBBBER.
      59 2 Messrs. Mnnsergh and Taylor are advised mail from London that the directors of Anglo-Johore Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd., Great Britain, have declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent., less tax at 4s. in the which was payable in London on the 30th ultimo. This distribution is on
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      SUNGEI DURI RUBBER. Recommended Dividend of 14.7 Per Cent.
      147 2 Messrs. A. R. Burkill and Sons, secretaries and general managers of the Sungei Duri Rubber Estate, Ltd., state that the profit for the year ended June 30, 1929, amounted to Tls. 70,853, which added to the sum of Tls. 17,199 brought
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      RUBBER RETURNS.
      375 2 Ayer M01ek.—12,226 lb. Anglo-Suniatra.—67,oo7 lb. Asahun.—69,32o lb. Anglo-Ma1ay.—125,029 lb. Allenby.—s3,4oo lb. Bikam.—B4,9oo lb. Broome (Selangor).—64,39o lb. Batu Tiga (Selangor).—l6o,ooo lb. Bukit Kajang.—lo4,3Bs lb. 8a1ing.—47,700 lb. Bakap and Titi Karangan.—36,Bo6 lb. Batu Matang and Arras.—3s,ooo lb. Batu Lintang.—6s,3o7 lb. Bah Lia 5.—140,365 lb. Bila (Sumatra). —76,282 lb. Buloh Kasap.—so,soo
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      BUKIT K.B. RUBBER. Satisfactory Reduction In Costs.
      525 2 The annual general meeting of the Bukit K. B. Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at 4, Fort Road, Malacca, on Oct. 7, Mr. G. C. S. Rabjohn presiding. In proposing tho adoption of the report and accounts the chairman said :—Gentlemen, the report
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      ANALYSIS OF RUBBER DEALERS’ STOCKS.
      116 2 The following is the analysis of dealers’stocks as at Sept. 30, 1929, in Singapore, Penang, Malacca, Province Wellesley and the Dindings, as supplied by the RegistrarGeneral of Statistics Ribbed Unsmoked Scrap and Total Smoked Sheet. Sheet Crepe. Lump. AH Grades. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons.
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      LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION. U.S. & Dutch Co-operative Selling Scheme.
      364 2 LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION. U.S. Dutch Co-operative Selling Scheme. Messrs, (juthric and Co. rrp#ft Singapore, Oct. 10. Despite last week’s increase of 2,033 tons in U.K. stocks, the market has had a healthier tone during the past week as the result of better advices from London and N<?w York, but at
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      AMALGAMATED MALAY Ten Per Cent. Dividend Declared.
      433 2 Amalgamated Malay Kstafosi J t,,IK of at 1, Kmbankmcnt* Km i’ Ltd,f Was h «ld 12, with Mr H r I/*® 11 1 1 1,1 Par, on Oct. The chairman aaid““"f? 1 tbc balance sheet I think u rt *fer to the the
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      KOTA TINGGI RUBBER COMPANY. Need for Co-Operative Selling Agency.
      1132 3 The nineteenth annual ordinary general meeting of the Kota Tinggi (Johore) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on Sept. 17, at the Great Eastern Hotel, London, Sir Byron Peter*, K.R.K. (chairman', presiding. The chairman said The net profit f*r (he year amounted
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      KALI GLAGAH RUBBER. The Acquisition of New Areas.
      360 3 A circular to hareholders (if the Kali Glagah (Java) Rubber and Produce Co. states that as the company’s estates in Java are fully planted and mature, and there is no land available for extensions, the directors consider it advisable to ucqu.re further
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      LOCAL SHARE MARKET. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Report.
      483 3 In their report, dated Oct. 15, Fraser and Co. state There has been a sharp decline in the price 1 of tin during the past few days, and London advices would seem to indicate th? likelihood of further weakness as the
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    • RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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        LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES SEPT. 18.
        687 3 Ai>aco (£1 1 1 a Allagar (2 2 4 ra /vngloMalay (£1) 4 Ayer Kuning 14*1) 9/16 Bahru (Sel.) (2. «> 0; Bakap (£1) ‘>*l Banteng (ll) 'si Datang Consolidated (2 1 74; Batu Caves (£1) 22, 0; Batu Tiga (£1) 4. Bekoh (2 1
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        SINGAPORE DOLLAR SHARE PRICES OCT. 16.
        715 3 Capital Issue Closing Price» Laid Ip Value D.videndi Fraser I.vt* Company Co. ‘•'v.itt. 85'3,2w3 l 16 p.c. year «oJtd 18-1-I8 Allenby ;?1 2.25 2.40 2.30 2.40 160,0C0 10 p.c. int. a c year 60-9-28 Alor Ga.'ah ($1) 1.70 l.yo 1.70 i.>o 45.*.42*> 1 7’.
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      SUNGEI KRIAN RUBBER. Preference Shares to Become Ordinary.
      300 3 T he directors of the Sungei Krian KuLber rotate had convened an extraordinary meeti n Ceylon House, 43-6!, Ea.tchi™ Undon, on Sept. 2#, followins separate Meet ng of preference shareholders, for the purpose of passing resolutions altering the anuies so that the
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