The Straits Budget, 18 August 1932

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    29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES IKS'! ABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] m*,, SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. AUGUST IS. 1932. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.
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    CONTENTS.
    414 1 Bj,K\1>EKS— age v Virile Department I Stable Currencies y I The New Entente Hie Wild Life Report d- U r Eastern War Clouds I ;’he Pier Reappears 4 I Occasional Notes > Telegrams, Reuter and Special— I Covering Past Week s News 21-29 pictures I '['he Mummer.*' Present Prunella
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    1180 1 >tr;i ,,f tho committee of the ion will i 1 ;‘T, nts (Singapore) Assooia- U* Held on Tuesday, Aug. 30. at S; has taken place at Kuch t.Sr. V>! M r Thomas Corson. *!>•. and \k. S °Partment, elder son of •nt., KdinhnV u m rson H,
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    MR. CHEONG KOON SENG.
    397 1 Back in Singapore After World Tour. Mr. Cheong Koon Seng, Municipal Commissioner, has just returned to Singa pore after a tour of the world. lie visited Cairo, Naples, Home, Florence, Milan, Switzerland and Paris before going to London. While in England he took the opportunity of
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    MR. M. B. BROWNIE.
    69 1 Death in Edinburgh of Old Singapore Resident. The* death took place in Edinburgh on Aug of Mr. Matthew Host Brownie, formerly of the Singapore Harbour Board. Mr. P**ownie, who was IS years of age, joined the Harbour Board (then the Tan ieng Fagar Dock Co.) in
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    RATEPAYERS’ APPEAL.
    77 1 To He Considered By S.S. (S.) Association. A special meeting of tin* committee of the* Straits Settlements (Singapore) Asso<*iation will lx* held on Tuesday, Auk. *23, at 5 p.m. to consider the report of the Municipal Retrenchment Committee- and the petition forwarded *»v the Singapore tintepuyers’ Association. The
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    SLEEPERS ACROSS TRACK.
    391 2 Only Mile Away from Scene Of Previous Disaster. SUSPECT COOLIES. Intense Police Search For Culprits. Only by the vigilance of a police patrol has another disaster to a night mai 1 train from l*rai to Kuala Lumpur been averted. In the early hours of Friday morning two
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    DAILY EXPRESS.
    109 2 K. Lumpur Newspaper’s Affairs. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 15. The company which owns the Malayan Daily Expiess, a newspaper founded some years ago as an organ of Asiatic opinioa, is going into liquidation. The following notice has been published That the Company by reason of
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    BANGKOK RICKSHAS.
    37 2 Hiring Fee Reduced And Strike Ended. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Aug. 11. The ricksha puUers’ strike ended last night, when the owners reduce*! the hiring fee from 75 for 21 hours to 60 *atongs\
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    NAME OF “JOHNSTON” TO REMAIN.
    543 2 (iovernor’s Decision. “LANDING FACILITIES" AT PRESENT SITE. The Straits Settlements (Singapore) VswH’iation has received a further letter from the Colonial Secretary with regaid to the naming of Singapore’s new pier. In a letter dated Aug. I> the Association again urged that the name “Johnston” should
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    $40 FOR CRUELTY TO CROCODILE.
    140 2 Kept in Tank Without Food Or Water. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 10. A case which is probably unique came up in the police court today when the head priest of the Burrnah Hoad Tunple was tint'd $40 for cruelty to a crocodile by
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    EXPORTING PALM OIL IN BULK.
    398 2 New Installation At Tanjong Pagar. A considerable aid to the palm oil industry in Malaya is the establishment of a pumping in tullaiion, for the purpose if transhipment in bulk, by the Singapore Harbour board at Tanjong Pagar. The oil will be stored in tanks
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    MR. J. S. ARTER.
    76 2 Undergoes Serious Operation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 16. The Hon. Mr. J. S. Arter was operated on at the Bungsar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, this morning for amputation of a leg. He stood the operation comparatively well, but his general condition is undoubtedly grave.
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    MURDER TRIAL.
    169 2 Woman Who Tried To Convert Hindu. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug 10. A Christian woman's unsuccessful attempt to convert her Hindu lover, a quarrel arising from it, their subsequent parting, and, finally, her death at his hands were the motives advanced by the prosecution in the case
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    “ REDS ” WHO RAIDED CATHEDRAL
    476 2 REDS WHO RAIDED CATHEDRAL Two Years Eaeh. VICARS EVIDENCE <,l DAMAGE. Thu outrage committed by a of alleged Communists in the i athwil?! of the Good Shepherd on July the subject of a case began before C. Wilson, the Singapore District I d on Friday. When all the accused were
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    GODOWN FIRE.
    160 2 Storekeeper Sent For Trial As Sequel. The preliminary inquiry into the chug* of criminal breach of trust in respect <>’ Erasmic products to the value of against a Chinese storekeeper, Oon Thiam, of Messrs. Sime Darby and Co. godown in Malacca Street, ended on Tut day when the
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      A VIRILE DEPARTMENT.
      1000 3 less than half a dozen times.—Straits Times, Aug. 11. O of the youngest and most virile os' I’m .’•nmcnt Department? is the Empire Vv "ing Board which, in the course of years, has built up un imposing i >i„' i of achievement in various parts of Id
      less than half a dozen times.—Straits Times, Aug. 11.  -  1,000 words
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      STABLE CURRENCIES.
      1167 3 Straits Times, Aug. 12. One of the possibilities examined by the delegates to the Ottawa Conference was the establishment of an Empire currency. Ihe subject is a highly complex one and it is not surprising to learn that very li,t!c material progress has been made in this connection,
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      THE NEW ENTENTE.
      930 3 THE N EW ENTENTE. a sufficiently ood beginning.—Straits Times, Aug. 13. One of the most encouraging features of vcc< ut international conferences in Europe ha* been the evidence of a renewal of friendship between Great Britain and France. At Lausanne ami at Geneva the former allies found themselves in agreement
      a sufficiently ood beginning.—Straits Times, Aug. 13.  -  930 words
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      THE WILD LIFE REPORT.
      1207 3 in a subsequent issue.—Straits Times Aug. 15. K>r the past fortnight it has been an nouncod by advertisements in the Press that the first two volumes of the report of the Commission on the Wild Life in Malaya were on sale at local booksellers. They are
      in a subsequent issue.—Straits Times Aug. 15.  -  1,207 words
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      FAR EASTERN WAR CLOUDS.
      1036 4 .—Straits Times, Aug. IG. Since the 19th Route Army made its gallant stand in Shanghai rather over six months ago a wave of warlike patriotism has swept China from end to end. This is readily understandable. An intensely proud and sensitive nation has been outi aged,
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      THE PIER REAPPEARS.
      1031 4 Johnston’s Pier—and peace again.—Straits Times, Aug. 17. Officially it is almost certain to b? Clifford Pier, public feeling on the matter notwithstanding. So much is apparent from the latest authoritative pronouncement on the subject published yesterday. The Colonial Secretary has written a further letter to the Straits
      Johnston’s Pier—and peace again.—Straits Times, Aug. 17.  -  1,031 words
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    BIRTHS
    77 4 FANCOTT. —On August 15, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Ada Ellen, wife of H. Fancott, a son. TERRY.- At the Maternity Hospital, Singa pore, on August 13. 1932, to Mr. and Mr R. A« .Terry, a daughter. WILSON. At the General Hospital. Singa pore on Aug. 9, to
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  • OCCASIONAL NOTES.
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      A CHEERFUL LEAVE.
      149 5 Willi WIHfttt uuu 5‘‘ 1 *4 nV a price stabilisation scheme.—Straits Times. Aug. 11. is an extract from a letter receive.! .Yam a Malayan resident tvho is on leave i he United States: "I put my three noi.ihx salary cheque into a nearby bank Kf.lcra! Reserve hanki
      Willi WIHfttt uuu5‘‘1' *4 nV a price stabilisation scheme.—Straits Times. Aug. 11.  -  149 words
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      NIPAH QUESTIONS.
      224 5 been sunk in thi> Selangor estate.—Straits Times. Aug. 11. Anyone who reads crrefully the statement obtained by the Straits Times trom M»* A. Muckili’gan. the originator of nipith cultivation in this country, must feel that it is a very great pity that Government will do nothing to help
      been sunk in thi> Selangor estate.—Straits Times. Aug. 11.  -  224 words
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      A PROSPECTUS!
      269 5 commence business.”—Straits Times Aug. 11. A prospectus has just been issued in Malaya! For justification of the noie at exclamation it is necessary to think back to the* time when new issues were almost a daily occurrence on the local market, and ihen to recall how many months
      " commence business.”—Straits Times Aug. 11.  -  269 words
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      A PROBLEM.
      102 5 o.: *">imiMciiury cirstraits Tinted, Aug. 12. Hie follou’inp interesting problem is :i '*n from Hansard: f ,r T droves Lab., Stratford): Al- 1 1 am a member for an English itueney, may I remnik that those who i attendance on the Opposition side n' M a b‘ r
      o.: *">imiMciiury cirstraits Tinted, Aug. 12.  -  102 words
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      A MALAYAN TIN CESS.
      280 5 the research that is t<* be done. Straits Times, Aug. 12. rceori. 1 J0 en so preoccupied in •;r. rpit,.';V 1S the tightening of the ti.etion screws that it has for- gotten to ask what is Lcing done with ihe money it is contributing for tin
      the research that is t<* be done. Straits Times, Aug. 12.  -  280 words
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      AGENCY FEES.
      315 5 Straits Times. Aug. 12. It is quite clear from various Indications that planters in Ma’aya arc* not satisfied ths.t the agency houses us a whole have accepted reductions in their fees proportionate to the reductions made in the salaries of estate staff’s. They may he quite wrong, but
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      FEARS ON THE TRAIN.
      333 5 Straits Times, Aug. 13. The Hon. Mr. H. 11. Abdul Cader, who was a passenger on the train which was partially wrecked at Tcnjong Malim, has ••orfessed that before the train left Frai he had a presentiment that something was gutng to happen, and that he
      — Straits Times, Aug. 13.  -  333 words
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      THE WICKED DR. WHITFORD.
      337 5 methods on their own estates.—Straits Times, Aug. 13. No one suspects Dr. H. N. Whitford, the Eastern research officer of the United States Rubber Asso nation, of a lack ol brains, hut he is credited hy our correspondent, Mr. Laurence Henderson, with a subtlety that w
      methods on their own estates.—Straits Times, Aug. 13.  -  337 words
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      KAMPONG SARONGS.
      212 5 and marketing data.—Straits Times, Aug 15. Mrs. I.inehan’s letter from Kota Bahn published in the Straits Times the other day indicates a new kampong industry for Malaya, namely the printing of cheap sarongs. It is probably not worth while to try to keep alive the weaving of cotton
      and marketing data.—Straits Times, Aug 15.  -  212 words
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      MALAYAN SOAPS.
      281 5 MALA YAN SOAPS. over the Home product.— Straits Times, Aug. 15. Mr. Tay Lian Teck achieved the feat the other day of delivering to the Singapore Rotary Club a long address about soap-making in which there was only one brief sentence about the soap factories of Malaya. Yet here in
      over the Home product.— Straits Times, Aug. 15.  -  281 words
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      “FOOD FIRST.”
      345 5 “FOOD F IRST.” ii at on me —Straits Times, Aug. 15. “If the list of &lt;• o: t n! governments which make no use of the film is a long one, there are a few which have made some serious experiments,” .-ays a report recently mjhljshed in t ;eat Britain.
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      PITHY!
      48 5 VIIU, —Straits Times, Aug. 1(5. Argus,” of the South China Morning l ost. Hong Kong, has a one line comment oil the report, published by Reynolds News, that Sir Cecil Clcmenti had been mentioned as the possible nex* Minister to hina Clementi, cognoscenti, dementi.”—Straits Times, Aug. lfi.
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      HALF-CENT COINS.
      153 5 HALF -CENT COINS. to reduce their cost of living.— Straits Times, Aug. 1G. The announcement that towards the end of this week a half-cent coin is to be introduced in the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. is being Welcomed heartily by the poorer classes in Malaya. In times when coolies (and
      to reduce their cost of living.— Straits Times, Aug. 1G.  -  153 words
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      MALAY STATES STAMPS.
      245 5 MALA Y STATES STAMPS. Straits Times, Aug. 1G. Sir George Maxwell, in an article on Sir Cecil Cleirenti's “new policy” published in the Crown Colonist, makes a curious mistake. Referring to the proposal for a Malayan Postal Union, he says: “Each Unfederated State has its own design of stamp, for
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      TONS OF TOMATOES.
      287 5 —Straits Times, Aug. Hi. A story which shows how novel and unsuspected may be the commercial opportunities waiting round the corner even in these times has just reached us. At the Malayan Exhibition an item which attraet- ed much attention was a plate* of tomatoes averaging over
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      MISPLACED ZEAL.
      354 6 Straits Times, Aug. 17. There is in Singapore a man occupying prominent public positions who. according to his friends, has Income “entangled in the meshes of his creditors who have obtained judgments against him.” That is a most unhappy state for anyone to be in and especially so
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      FRANCE AND OTTAWA.
      192 6 —Straits Times, Aug. 17. We have frequently stressed the importance of the Ottawa Conference not only to the British Empire, hut to the world in general, and emphatic support for that view is to be found in a recent issue of lx? Journal which says The Empire
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      "JOE" CHAMBERLAIN.
      219 6 —Straits Times, Aug. 17. This French commentator continues: The idea of tightening the bonds of Empire by economic and financial cords wa&gt; thought of more than 2. r &gt; years ago by the great ‘Joe’ Chamberlain. This great Imperialist dreamt of nothing less than Free Trade within the
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    SERVICE COMPANY TO BE DISBANDED.
    143 6 Majority of Men Being Repatriated. It is announced that the Service Company, which was formed two years ago o relieve Kuropean unemployment, will be disbanded with effect from Sept. 1, owing 1., the fact it is considered unlikely thru miployment can be found for the
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    TIN MINE MURDER.
    293 6 Judge Disagrees And Orders Retrial. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 1(». I am prepared to die and I am not going to say anything more. He ha3 cheated me of my money and I am not satisfied—the hard earnings of an old man like me
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    MORE BRIDGE TOLLS?
    63 6 MORE BRIDGE TOLLS Persistent Rumour In Perak. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug. 1.‘*. It is persistently rumourer that the Government is going to levy toll not only on the Iskandar bridge at Enggor but also on the bridge that spans the Sungei Kriam at Nibong Tebal and on the
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    “ HAMMERS ” CAPITAL TO BE REDUCED.
    369 6 HAMMERS CAPITAL TO BE REDUCED. Funds Exceed Company’s Needs. At the conclusion oi the annual meeting of Hammer ami Co., Ltd., to he held on Friday, Ain?. 26, the followin'; resolution will he proposed:— “That, as the company possesses funds considerably in excess of its needs for efficiently carrying on
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    CONTROL OF LABOUR.
    44 6 Malacca Office to be Closed From Sept. 1. Malacca Labour Office will be closed from Sept. 1, and in future so far as labour matters are conceited, Malacca will be under the control of the Assistant Controller of Labour, Negri Sembilan.
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    GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
    242 6 Monday, Aug. 8. The* Hon. Mr. P. Simpson arrived to stay at Goveinment House. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Legislative Council held at the Council Chamber, Government Offices this morning. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council held at Government House this
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    $184,000 INVOLVED IN CASE.
    288 6 Chinese Book-Keeper n Serious Charges. The large sum of $184,000 was llen tioned as being involved in a case of alleged cheating and using as genuin,. forged documents which came before M, A. VV. Hay, Second Police Magistrate «&gt;n Aug. 11, the accused being a Straits
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    F.M.S. PUBLIC OPINION.
    110 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 17. A scheme is afoot here to organis? public opinion in the F.M.S. on lines similar to the Straits Settlements Association. The proposed name of the new body is the Malay States Association. It will be open to British subjects,
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    THE WEEKLY WAGE.
    132 6 Penang Mass Meeting Votes Against It. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Aug. 1»&gt;. Penang subordinate Government sei vants do not want weekly wages. Under the auspices of the Junior Civil Service Association a mass meeting was held this afternoon of all ranks of sub ordinates to obtain
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    NEW HOTEL FOR K.L.
    51 6 To be Formally Opened Next Week. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. l-»-The Hotel Majestic, which has be” built with Chinese capital and will P 1 vide a welcome addition to the amen it of Kua'a Lumpur, will be opened by ti British Resident on
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      “ OUR JUNKERS.”
      898 7 OUR JUNKERS.” •&gt; Conscription Is In The Offing.” r„ the Editor of the Straits Times. "_The tolerance and restraint which •rmeated your leader of July 12 was nudy and should serve as a lesson to c lunkers” in their endeavours to a k, the mailed fist in the face of
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      MALAYAN MIRACLES.
      813 7 MALAYAN MIRAC LES. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In continuation of my letter on the subject of writchcraft in Malaya, published by you some days ago, I would be glad if any of your readers could explain the following and tell me whethei an insect exists, that
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      THE MUNICIPALITY.
      729 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —From the report of the Municipal meeting held on July 29, it does not appear clear whether any notices have been issued by the Municipal heads of departmen ,s, terminating the services of any of he employees under them and
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      “ JOHNSTON’S PIER.”
      1251 7 JOHNSTON ’S PIER.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The naming of Singapore’s new pier is causing considerable controversy. The Governor insists that it shall be named Clifford Pier while the S.S.A. maintains that it should still be called Johnston’s Pier. One would not like to be pleonastic,
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      MUNICIPAL FINANCE.
      775 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I do not know whether “Veritas” really intends his letter of Aug. 5 to be taken seriously. If so, he shows a lamentable ignorance as to who constitute the rat( payers of the town of Singapore. The Municipal assessment for
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      COLD STORAGE PRICES.
      610 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Penang has been sacrificed to Singapore’s interests on many occasions, but I think you will agree that there has seldom been a more glaring instance than is disclosed by the following figures. I have before me two price lists
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      A NEW FIRE-LIGHTER.
      487 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —With reference to the various notes you have published on the subject of utilising rubber as fire-lighters and recent correspondence in your columns calling for standardised commercial samples, allow me to let the public have free the following details
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      MUNICIPAL NOTICES.
      331 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —The attitude taken up by Mr TLian Teck on behalf of the domiciled staff at the last meeting of the Municina Commissioners is praiseworthy. h«j a so is the personal opinion expressed by thl President. Mr. Tay Lian Teck’s stand,
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      IS IT A HOAX?
      741 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—-It certainly is a hoax when Mr. Laurence Henderson accuses me of “lia r splitting” for that is a method of discussion I never enter upon. I fully agm with Mr. Henderson that there i&lt; no reason why a
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      “GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS.”
      436 9 GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS.” To thi* Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. I»y its petition to the Municipality, lie Sintra pore Ratepayers’ Associations getting down to business and I am hinking what material benefits a man by becoming a member of that body. That landlords will be reaping a arvest
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    SINGAPORE MUSICAL SOCIETY.
    1168 9 Still Improving. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. It is an interesting experience to watch the inception and growth of any body of singers and musicians and note the progress they make. Those who have attended the concerts of the Singapore Musical Society since its formation over a year ago
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    OUT OF WEDLOCK.
    162 9 Stigma Removed From Children. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug 15. A Bill is to be introduced in the Federal Council which makes provision for the legitimation by the subsequent marriage of their parents of children born out of wedlock. The doctrine has always been recognised
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    G.O.C. IN PERAK.
    63 9 Force Defending Ipoh Attacked. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Aug. 15. An interesting tactical exercise was carried out at Iaihat on Sunday in eon nett ion with the annual inspection by th' General Officer Commanding, MajorGeneral L. C. L. Oldfield. Those taking part were the M.S.V.R M.V.I.
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    EUROPE HOTEL LTD. WOUND UP.
    518 9 No Objection From Creditors. The Europe Hotel, Ltd. wan the petitioner for a winding-up order in the Supreme Court on Monday before Mr. Justice Whitley, who, after hearing Mr. 1). K. Walters, for the petitioner, allowed the petition. Mr. C. H. Smith appeared for certain
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    SMART POLICE WORK.
    88 9 Alleged Hylam Thief Quickly Caught. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug. 13. Small work by the Ipoh police resulted in the arrest of a Hylam who, it is alleged, broke into a shop at Taiping the previous night and stole tins of cigarettes valued at $200. It
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    CUT IN SALARIES ?
    36 9 CUT IN SALARIES Government Servants In Perak Alarmed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug. 13. Government servants ere much concerned by a report that there will be a ten per cent, cut in salaries in September.
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    ALLEGED UN FAIR COMPETITION.
    829 10 Further Stage. STRAITS STEAMSHIP CASE. A further stage was reached in the matter between the Straits Steamship Co., through Messrs. Mansfield and Co., their agents, and Ihe Harbour Master, Penang, when in thi* Penang Court of Appeal on Friday judgment was reser\ed in the appeal of
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    URGED T0 SEIZE. FOODSTUFFS.
    296 10 Communist Advice In Selangor. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 15. Incitement to fight for and seize foodstuffs was a sentence in Communist literature which was read in the Selangor Assize Court this morning. The documents also urged opposition to Scout troops” and “armed support
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    MOONLIGHT FLIGHTS.
    92 10 Visit of Kuala Lumpur Planes to Morib. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kiang, Aug. 15. Instruction flights in the moonlight were a feature of the visit which the three Gypsy Moth planes from the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club paid to Morib on Sunday. The machines arrived about 9 a.m.
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    TAIPING LORRIES.
    84 10 Resident’s Reply To Protest Popular. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug. 10. The Resident of Perak, replying to the petition of the Taiping lorry drivers and owners who recently wont on strike as a protest against the reduction of the carrying capacity of their lorries, has agreed lo
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    “MANCHURIA MUST BE REGAINED.”
    1129 10 China-wide Cry. VIEWS OF AMERICAN WRITER. The roaring guns of Shanghai and (,'hapci did two things for old and discouraged China. First, they broke the myth of the invulnerability of Japanese arms and, secondly, they awoke in the Chinese a new sense of nationalism and a
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    SIXTEEN MONTHS IN CUSTODY.
    203 10 Bangkok European With No Bail Money. (From Our Own Correspondent.! Bangkok, Aug An interesting case has just been tided in the Appeal Court. One of th men concerned had been in custody f 16 months and it is felt here tha. th/ is a glaring case
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    BANGKOK CRIME.
    112 10 Death Penalty for Arson Suggested. I From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Aug. 1^. The People’s Assembly has passed a n solution to reduce the term of imprise, ment of a number of prisoners and granon amncfcty to others to mark the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. It is
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    HOW TOC H WAS BORN AGAIN.
    1342 11 The Great Experience. REVIVING comradeship OF WAR. The origins and aims of Toe H we**e ,J,l»1n"d l'y the Rev. V. E. ("Bobs”) l ord formerly Too H padre for India and Umm i who is now touring the East, at meeting held in. the
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    ALLEGED ASSAULT ON EUROPEAN.
    170 11 Police Court Sequel To Football Match. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I poll, Aug. 11. Arising out of an unp'easant incident during a football match some time ago, in which a Malay named Fahnlan is alleged to have assaulted a European name! McLeod, a case instituted by
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    WINDOW-SMASHING.
    106 11 It is understood that following the recent window-smashing episode at Grosver.or Hotel, subscriptions were raised within the Battery t»* which the accused men belong and $109 wa paid to the hotel proprietor by way of compensation. A further sum is being void, as an act of grace, out of
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    TREBITSCH-LINCOLN IN SINGAPORE.
    918 11 Now “Buddhist Monk Of No Nationality.” When the Trianon steamed out of the? harbour on Monday, enroute for Europe, she carried away one of the most amazing visitors who ever set foot in Malaya—a man whose life story and adventures no novelist would dare to set down
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    GIRLS BEAT BOYS IN DEBATE.
    179 11 Co-Education. LOVE OBJECTION SCORNED. Ku.'ila Lumpur girls are not no timid as might be supposed. Anyway they are certainly a match for the Kuala Lumpur boys. In a debate yesterday on co-education the girls won handHomely and poured scorn on the l»oyH* contention that love-making
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    HALF-CENT COIN.
    159 11 To be Circulated Shortly. Tlu* Straits Times is informed by the Treasurer, S.S., that a consignment of a new Issue of half-cent pieces has 1 ecn received from His Majesty’s Mint, England. The new corn is square in shape but has its corners rounded and is similar in
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    CHETTIAR DISCHARGED.
    166 11 After Assize Trial Lasting Since Monday. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug. 10. In the Ipoh Supreme Court this mornin;', Mr. Justice Gerahty acquitted and disrhaiged Supramaniam Chettiar, who was charged with making false declarations in certain affidavits, at the close of the case for the prosecution, without
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    PETITION TO THE MUNICIPALITY.
    1179 12 Ratepayers’ Appeal. LOWERING OF CHARGES URGENT. 1| The newly formed Singapore Ratepayers’ Association has lost no time in getting to work. A petition has been prepares! for presentation to the Singapore Municipal Commissioners on the question of retrenchment, and it is now available for signature by
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    RUBBER PAVING.
    98 12 New Emulsion to be Tried On Ipoh Road. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug. 11. Messrs. Graham and Kendall’s new process of rubber asphalt, prepared by com bining cheap oil with low r grade rubber as a suitable filler and then treating the whole wfith sulphur, is being
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    MALACCA MOTORISTS.
    98 12 Proposed Formation of A.A.M. Branch. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Aug. 11. A meeting of those interested in the proposed formation of a Malacca oranch of the Automobile Association of Malaya will b-.* held in the Malacca Club on Aug. 21 at 10.30 a.m. The Hon. Mr. C.
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    GOVERNMENT OFFICE HOURS.
    162 12 To Begin at Nine In The Morning. Acre riling to a Government Gazette extraordinary published on Saturday the hours for the conduct of public business in Government offices will hi front 0 a.m. to 1 p nt. and on Saturdays D a nt. to 1 p.m. This
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    CONTRACTOR’S DEBTS.
    449 12 Houses Being Built On A Mortgage. A further adjournment of four weeks was granted in the hearing of the petition for receiving order against Hackett and Co. in the Bankruptcy Court on Friday before Mr. Justice Whitley. Mr. C. H. Smith, who appeared for the petitioning creditors, pressed
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    MR. N. V. WILSON.
    74 12 Death of Mercantile Bank Manager. News has been received by the Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., of the death in London on Aug. 11 of Mr. Norval Charles Wilson, who was manager of the Singapore branch from 11)27 to 1929. After returning from leave in 1930,
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    THE DEATH OF BISHOP PERRICHON.
    716 12 30-Year-Old Malady. NUNS’ ALL NIGHT VIGIL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 15. The death occurred at the General Hospital late on Saturday night of the Right Reverend Louis Perrichon, Titular I Bishop of Corona and C oadjutor to the Bishop of Malacca, casting orofound
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    Malayan Planting Topics.
    2197 13 4gents 9 And Directors' 1 Fees—Planters Still Unconvinced -The I.S.P Comes Out Into The Open From Eastern Staffs To Shareholders —An Answer To The Society’s Critics —The Soya Bean In Malaya—A Possible Thirty Thousand Acres Examining The Carew Scheme. (By Oar Planting Correspondent.) TWO notable documents relating
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    MR. LI SHIH-TSENG IN SINGAPORE.
    530 13 Veteran Revolutionist. DELIVERING CHINA FROM CHAOS. Co-operation with foreign Power* and a condominium of Powers in China striving to place China on an equal footing with other countries. That is the remedy to bring China out of its present chaos. Without a united government and
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    WALKED INTO TRAP.
    84 13 Foo Wyo Chan, a Chinese who attempted to extort money from a countryman m a house in Eu Tong Seng Street by making a demand for $10.80 for membership of a secret society, walked into a trap when he returned for the money later in the day
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    Products From Nipah In Malaya.
    2805 14 WHY THE ENTERPRISE IS AT A STANDSTILL. The reasons why the 2,000-acre nipah palm estate in Selangor—the only one of its kind in the world—is at a standstill are explained in the following article. The main product of the estate is power alcohol for mixing
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    A JOURNAL IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
    3803 15 What’s Wrong With The Federation?—The Question Of The Day 1 —Looking Back Ten Y ears —H i st ory And The .Yeic Policy”—Picking Up A Loose Thread—A Reminder For Short Memories. (By Our Kuala Lumpur Correspondent.) IT seems desirable to set out the historical
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    EXPERIMENTS AT THE HIGHLANDS.
    701 16 Controlling Malaria. WITHOUT OILING OR SUBSOIL DRAINAGE. 1 I (From Our Own Correspondent.) j Kuala Lumpur. Aug. 12. The control of maLrin by natural methods which is being practised at Cameron Highlands, mid which was j demonstrated at the Malayan Exhibition in a stall staged by
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    WHO BENEFITS IN THE SLUMP?
    1035 16 PENANG LETTER. Not The Pawnbroker—No Quick Returns—Peaceful Gardens Curious Trees Blinding Bicycle Lamps Tea Blended To Customer’s Taste —Dog-hook Damage To Sacks, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pen any, Aug. 8. WHO benefits during a prolonged peiiod of trade depression Many people would be inclined to
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    “A DIRTY TRICK.”
    116 16 Man Trying to Get To China Cheated. A Chinese from Kota Tinggi came to Singapore to attempt to obtain a passage to China. At the Keppel Harbour docks he went to a compatriot who offered to get him a passage if he would hand over $8.50. The
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    MAN’S AUDACITY.
    92 16 Pleads That Young Girl Kidnapped Him. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug. 1 At the Perak Assizes today Vedappa’ was found guilty of kidnapping a Tann' girl under 1(1 years of age from the la'' ful guardianship of her parents. Vedappan had the audacity to pica that the
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  • PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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      MONARCHIST PLOT IN SPAIN.
      1353 21 —Reuter. —Ancta-Havas. Fighting in Streets Of Madrid. ISSUE DOUBTFUL. Rebels Claim Successes In Seville. Madrid, Aug. 10. Monarchist revolt, supported by a brigade of artillery, broke out at 5 a.m. 1 i s stated that, so far, three have been killed and 50 arrests have bee::
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      U .S. POLICY.
      167 21 —Reuter. Tokio’s Reaction to Col. Stimson’s Speech. Tokio, Aug. 10. Col. Henry L. Stimson’s speech, virtually accusing Japan of being the aggiessor, is deplored in official circles, where it is feared that it will merely serve further to irritate national sentiment and is likely to have results
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      COL. STIMSON.
      50 21 —Reuter. Hour’s Talk With Japan’s Ambassador. Washington, Aug 10. Mr. Katsuji Dehuchi, the Japanese Ambassador, visited Col. Henry L. Stimson anl lemaincd with him for an hour, after which he denied asking for an explanation of Col. Stimson’s spee*ch, but admitted having discussed the general situation in Manchuria.—Reuter.
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      GOTHA’S EDITOR DIES.
      49 21 —Ancta-Havas. World’s Greatest Expert On Genealogies. Gotha, Aug. 8. Hugo Wichmann, who for 45 years was editor of the Almanach do Gotha, has died at tht* age of 80. Herr Wichmann was considered the world’s greatest expert in the complicated domain of diplomatic relations and gene-alogies.—Aneta-Havas.
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      MISS BRENDA DEAN PAUL.
      397 21 Engagement to City Stockbroker. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 10. The engagement is announced of Miss Brenda Dean Paul and Mr. Derek Burr, a City stockbroker. M iss Paul is 24 years of age and a well-known Society girl, being the daughter of Sir Aubrey
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      CREASELESS LINEN.
      156 21 —British Wireless. Men First Will The Toadies be Annoyed Rugby, Aug. 10. The process which eliminates the creastfrmri cotton, artificial silk and other fabrics, the discovery of which was announced in Manchester yesterday, has already been carried through to full commercial production. It is the outcome of many
      —British Wireless.  -  156 words
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      KELLOGG PACT UPHELD.
      422 22 —Reuter. Determination to Maintain Peace. PRESIDENT’S SUPPORT Japanese Control Opposed. London, Aug. 11. A message to Tin* Times from Washington states that although Mr. Katsuji Debuchi, the Japanese Ambassador in Washington, has denied that he received instructions from Tokio to inquire as to I the implications of
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      MR. HOOVER.
      371 22 Reuter. Firm Adherence to Peace Pacts. Washington, Aug. 12. The firm pursuance of all the implications of the Kellogg Pact was a feature of a speech made by President Herbert C. Hoover on his general policy, in accepting the Republican renomination for the Presidency. The President declares that,
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      MR. KELLOGG.
      424 22 ,—Reuter. —Reuter Wireless. Complete Agreement With Col. Stimson. St. Pauls (Minnesota), Aug. 11. Mr. Frank B. Kellogg, the author of (ho Peace Pact, has expressed complete .igreemeirc with Col. Stimson’s speech. 11&lt;» declares that consultations between the signatories to the Pact are implicit: in the text of the
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      FRANCE’S WELCOME.
      120 22 Reuter. Speech Endorsed by M. Herriot. Paris, Aug. 12. An endorsement of Col. Stimson’s speech concerning the Kellogg Pact was given by M. Herriot, the French Prime Minister, in an interview welcoming Col. Stimson’s view that the Pact implies international consultation if necessary. He declared that France was
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      WILL HITLER BE CHANCELLOR ?
      265 22 WILL HITLER BE CHANCELLOR Reuter Wireless. Only If He Abandons Nazi Programme. Berlin, Aug. 12. The prospect of Herr Hitler becoming Chancellor of Germany is regarded as remote at present, in view of President von Hinden burg’s insistence that the Cabinet to be formic! must be free from party ties
      — Reuter Wireless.  -  265 words
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      SUMMER CRUISES.
      93 22 —British Wireless. Growing Popularity In Britain. Rugby, Aug. 11. At Southampton this week-end 11 liners are scheduled to arrive or depart carrying over 7,000 passengers on summer cruises. The growing popularity of holiday cruises in British shins is shown by the announcement that 75 trips will bo made
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      QUIT RENTS.
      74 22 —Reuter. Reduction Appreciated By The R.G.A. London, Aug. 11. Appreciation of the decision of the Malay States and Johore Governments to waive all quit rents exceeding two dollars Per acre in 1982 is expressed in a communique issued by the Rubber Growers’ Association. The circular points out that
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      MORE MEMOIRS.
      85 22 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Dame Margaret Lloyd George And the War. London, Aug. 9. Dame Margaret Lloyd George, the evPremier’s wife, is at present engaged in writing her memoirs of the War period. The publication of this book is anticipated with all the more interest as Mr. Lloyd George himself always
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      ON THE VERGE OF AGREEMENT.
      331 22 —Reuter Wireless. Reuter. Great Britain and Canada. MORE COMPREHENSIYf TRADE IN FUTURE. Ottawa, Aug. [i. The next move of the Canadian del. tion regarding proposals to be nu.&lt; Great Britain is awaited with very interest, as it is believed that the i proposals, which proved
      —Reuter Wireless.; Reuter.  -  331 words
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      “A GREEN HELL.”
      114 22 poisonous insects and heat. Reuter. Wireless. Ex-Service Men Offer To Fight for Bolivia. London, Aug. A new type of “Foreign Legion presented a pathetic sight outside the Pc ivian Legation in London today, wf&gt;n a crowd of unemployed ex-service gathered offering their services :o for Bolivia. They
      poisonous insects and heat.—Reuter. Wireless.  -  114 words
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      IRISH RAILWAYS.
      147 22 disastrous to all concerned.—Reuter W f less. Alarm at Free State Tax On Coal. Dublin, Aug. Criticism of the Free State Gc v&lt; r ment’s imposition of a tax of 5s. a ton ,,n British coal was made at a special meCing of the Great Southern Railway Company
      disastrous to all concerned.—Reuter W f" less.  -  147 words
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      OPTIMISM AT OTTAWA.
      413 23 Br.tish Wireless. Conference Reaching The Final Stage. WHOLESALE PRICES. “World-Wide Rise Most Desirable.” Rugby, Aug. 12. Increasng optimism prevails at the Ottawa Conference which is considered to iave reached, a final stage The United Kingdom and Canadian experts have held long sittings during the :,ast two days.
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      EMPIRE CURRENCY.
      797 23 .—Reuter. Shelving of an Ambitious Scheme. London, Aug. 13. A worldwide rise in the general levels »t wholesale prices is most desirable,” do■arcs a statement on the monetary and •:nar.cial question issued by the Ottawa Conference. he evil of falling prices must be attacked by Government and individual
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      DRASTIC ACTION.
      99 23 .—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Preventing Fugitives From Escaping. Warsaw, Aug. 10. The official Polish telegraph agenev states that the Soviet Russian government has decided to depopulate and lay waste a zone of 12V& miles wide along the frontier between Russia and Poland in order to prevent fugitives from Russia crossing into
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      CHILDREN PERISH IN FLAMES.
      91 23 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Great Damage by Fire In Rumania. Bucharest, Aug. 10. Thirteen persons, including several children, perished in the flames when a large part of the city of Botosani, East Rumania, was destroyed by a Are which broke out simultaneously in several widely separated places in the
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      300,000 INVITATIONS.
      135 23 —British Wireless. British Industries Fair Next February. Rugby, Aug. 11. Invitations to 250,000 buyers in the United Kingdom and 50,000 buyers in 79 foreign countries will shortly be sent out for the British Industries Fair next February. The last Fair recorded a 4,000-increase in the number of trade
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      JAPAN’S ATTITUDE.
      72 23 J APAN’S ATTITUDE. Aneta-Havas. Making Disarmament Difficult. New York, Aug. 9. Senator Swanson, one of the American delegates to the Disarmament Conference returned from Geneva today. In the course of an interview he said that Japan’s attitude would make real disarmament very difficult, and added that the utilisation of silver
      Aneta-Havas.  -  72 words
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      CULT OF THE NUDE.
      70 23 t. —Reuter. Drastic Decrees In Prussia. Berlin, Aug. 13. Drastic decrees against the cult of the nude, which has been so popular in Germany for some years, were issued tonight by the Deputy Commissioner of Prussia. Not only stage spectacles with naked women and gymnastic displays
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      MR. V. BARTLETT.
      62 23 —British Wireless. To Broadcast from European Capitals. Rugby, Aug. 12. Mr. Vernon Bartlett, whose weekly talks on international affairs in the British Broadcasting Corporation national programmes have been hoard by millions of listeners in Britain and abroad, is shortly to make a tour of most of the
      —British Wireless.  -  62 words
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      GERMANY’S GOLD.
      45 23 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Note Circulation Decreases Cover Ratio Advances. Berlin, Aug. 10. According to the Reichbank’s weekly statement gold and foreign currency reserves have increased slightly. As the notes circulation decreased from 5,916 to 6,869 millions, cover ratio advanced from 22.5 to 23.4 per cent.—
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      POINTERS TOWARDS REVIVAL.
      304 23 ,—Reuter. Ottawa and Hoover. END OF AMERICAN ALOOFNESS. London, Aug. 13. The events of the past few days have given economic revivalists much material to bite on.” The monetary report of the Ottawa Conference is in some ways more notable for its omissions than its achievements and
      ,—Reuter.  -  304 words
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      FRANCE NOW ?
      111 23 FRANCE NOW —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Non-Aggression Pact With Russia. Paris, Aug. 8. Much speculation concerning the possibility of a French and Russian nonnggression pact being signed in the neatfuture is engendered by an interview between M. Herriot and the Russian ambassador, M. Dovalevski, which took place on Sunday, and was immediately followed
      —Aneta-Trans-Ocean.  -  111 words
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      STOCK EXCHANGE.
      90 23 Reuter Wireless. Big Turnover in Tin And Copper. London, Aug. 9. On the Stock Exchange today, gilt-edg-ed securities declined further on renewed selling, chiefly from abroad, but prices finally rallied. Other sections generally have ruled quieter and irregular. Wheat was firmly held but buyers are very reserved. Copper
      Reuter Wireless.  -  90 words
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      FILM DOG DEAD.
      30 23 —Reuter. Rin Tin Tin Leaves for The Land of Shadows. Hollywood, Aug. 11. The death has occurred here of the famous film dog Rin Tin Tin. —Reuter.
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      AFTER DEALING WITH “ REDS.”
      321 24 AFTER DEALING WITH REDS.” Definite Promise to Mr. Wang Ching-wei. “YOUNG MARSHAL.” Resignation Accepted By Nanking. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Nanking Aug. 11. The resignation of Marshal hang Ilsueh-liang has been formally accepted by the Central Government and the procedure for the handing over of the “Young Marshal’s’’ offices to
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      MARSHAL CHIANG.
      276 24 To Reconquer China’s Lost Territory. The political situation, meanwhile, remains more or less unchanged the omy development of real importance yesterday being the receipt by Mr. Wang Ching-wci of a private telegram from Marshal) Chiang Kai-shek urging him to remain in office. In that telegram Marshal Chiang Kai-shek
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      VIEWS OF LEADERS.
      278 24 Who Will Take the “Young Marshal’s” Place? It is understood that important leaders of the Central National Government strongly favour the suggestion that Mr. Wang Ching-wei and Marshal (’hang Hsueh-liang should be allowed to resign together and that Mr. Tsai Yuan-pei (the distinguished Kuomintang “Elder Statesman” and
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      LONDON’S OPINION.
      224 24 —Reuter. Strengthening Cabinet Toi Force Geneva’s Hand. London, Aug. 10. 7 lie resignation of the Nanking Cabinet Is generally interpreted, in well-informed circles, as due to a resolve to strengthen the Cabinet in view of the forthcoming momentous debates at Geneva at which the Lytton Commission’s report will
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      FIRES IN MUKDEN.
      89 24 —Reuter. Work of Plain-Clothes Chinese Volunteers Peking, Aug. 10. Serious fires have broken out in many places in the city of Mukden and its suburbs. It is presumed that these fires are the work of Chinese volunteer plainclothes i roops. Chinese reports state that Japanese tanks are
      —Reuter.  -  89 words
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      R.G.A. JULY CROP RETURNS.
      120 24 Big Reductions in Java And Sumatra. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 12. The preliminary July crop returns of the R.G.A. show that 357 companies produced 10,955 tons, compared with 12,565 tons in July, 1931. The Malayan companies produced 7,557 tons, compared with 7,793 tons, a
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      FIVE MILLION !
      125 24 FIVE MILLION —British Wireless. Britain’s Growing Army Of Listeners-In. Rugby, Aug. 11. The Postmaster General (Sir Kingsley Wood) —speaking today at the Savoy Hotel at a lunch held for the forthcoming Radio Exhibition to be staged at Olympia, London, this month—commented on the remarkable growth of broadcasting in the United
      —British Wireless.  -  125 words
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      TARIFF EFFECTS.
      69 24 .—Reuter. Big Drop in British Imports. London, Aug. 11. The effects of the tariffs have been further indicated by the Board of Trade figures for July, showing imports to the value of £51,921,000 compared with £57,517,000 in June and £70,146,000 in July of last year. The value of
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      88 IN THE SHADE.
      59 24 —British Wireless. Hottest Day for Two Years In London. Rugby, Aug. 11. The highest temperature for two years was recorded in London today when the thermometer reached 88 degrees in the shade and 185 in the sun. Most of the inland districts of England and the
      —British Wireless.  -  59 words
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      DR. VOITECH.
      60 24 —Ancta-Trans-Ocean. Well-Known Polar Explorer Drowned. Prague, Aug. 8. The only Czech member of Admiral Byrd's South Pole expedition, Dr. Voitech, was drowned in the River Elbe when the boat in w’hich he was sailing capsized. Dr. Voitech had the intention of organising a new South Pole expedition which
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      BRITISH AIR MAIL.
      54 24 —Reuter. Extension to Singapore Offered. Melbourne, Aug. 12. Imperial Airways has offered to extend the India air mail service to Singapore provided Australia will undertake to complete the service to Australia. A report on the subject is being forwarded to the Cabinet by the British and Australian
      —Reuter.  -  54 words
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      RATIONALISATION OF RAILWAYS.
      138 24 600 Men Dismissed At Crewe. London, Aug. 12 The rationalisation of the railways W resulted in a decision by the London M land and Scottish Railway to cease n )aD facturing its own steel and to close Crewe works on Sept. 30 on the ground that it
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      AIR TRAVEL.
      102 24 VVMVft VO, ,—British Wireles*. Hundred-Fold Increase From Croydon. Rugby, Aug. 12. The extremely rapid growth of air travel is shown by the fact that whereas, 13 years ago, only 20 passengers lef; Croydon in an average week now 2.000 leave that air port weekly'. This hundred-fold increase promises
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      PAYMENT SUSPENDED.
      79 24 .—Reuter Wireless. Co-operative Society In Berlin Collapses. Berlin, Aug. The Co-operative Society of Berlit. which has 120,000 members, chiefly small officials, has suspended payment. Th* society has its own chain of shops from which it sells goods very cheaply and also has its own savings hank. The ar.
      .—Reuter Wireless.  -  79 words
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      MR. JOHN RAE.
      55 24 —Retuter. Death of Expert On Japanese Finance. London, Aug. H&gt;. The death is announced of Mr. Johe Raei formerly a prominent banker and chief general manager of the Westminster Bank. He was an expert on Japanese finance and was very closely associated in tlK flotation of Japanese
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      ITALY IMPRESSED.
      52 24 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Loan Conversion Scheme Under Consideration. London, Aug. 7. According to the Financial Rome correspondent, Signor Mussolir: and the new Italian Minister of Finan; are studying the possibility of a hi?! conversion scheme in Italy as they are very impressed by the success of th‘ similar scheme in
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      VIENNA ALARMED.
      77 24 -Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Second Case of Leprosy Discovered. Vienna, Aug. n. The public is alarmed by the &lt;b‘covery of a second case of leprosy wdrill a vqry short time. Following the death of a Vienna shoemaker from leprosy a second ea‘&lt;‘ occurred in the same hospital where certain merchant, who
      -Aneta-Trans-Ocean.  -  77 words
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      VOLUNTEER BODY FORMED.
      386 25 —Reuter. |f the Anglo-Irish Treaty j Is Challenged intimidation. Free State Senate To Be Abolished. Dublin, Aug 14. A new danger of civil war appears on th troubled horizon of Irish Free State no li t i 0 s with the announcement that the Nat oiul Executive
      —Reuter.  -  386 words
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      ROLE OF MUSSOLINI.
      136 25 —Reuter. Hitler’s Ultimatum to The President. Berlin, Aug. 15. Hi* er saw himself in the role of Muss"'imi when ho conferred with President v °n Hindenburg on Saturday. He de(*&lt;1 to the Reichs President: “I claim 1 myself the position which Mussolini traine 1 after his famous
      .—Reuter.  -  136 words
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      ATLANTIC FLIGHT.
      43 25 oi'.tent in a week or ten days.—Reuter Mollison’s Preparation In Ireland. London, Aug. 10. n V Mollison, who hopes to fly f lantic both ways, expects to start on, Ireland in his aeroplane “Heart’s mtent in a week or ten days.—Reuter
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      90 PER CENT. OF WAR LOAN CONVERTED.
      324 25 Reuter. —Renter. World Encouraged By British Effort. London, Aug. 15. The Treasury announces that five per cent. War Loan to the value of £1,850,000,000 has been converted to 3It: per cent out of a total of £2,080,000,000. The redemption of £48,000,000 has been
      Reuter.; —Renter.  -  324 words
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      “ INOPPORTUNE.”
      58 25 INOPPORTUNE.” —Aneta. N.E.I. Attitude To Negotiations. Batavia, Aug. 15. M The present moment is inopportune to reopen international discussions on the rubber situation,’’ was tha declaration made hy the Government of the Netherlands East Indies in the People’s Council today. It was also stated that cotton growing in Java Mias
      —Aneta.  -  58 words
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      AIRMEN MISSING.
      162 25 No News of Planters Flying Home. London, Aug. 13. A telegram from Rangoon states that Mr. F. B. Taylor and Mr. G. W. Salt, the Malayan planters who are attempting to fly home, are missing between Moulmein and Rangoon.—Reuter. Mr. Taylor, of Seaport Estate, Sungei Way, and Mr.
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      ITALY’S “ GENERAL POST.”
      368 25 ITALY’S GENERAL POST.” —Reuter. Aneta-T i ans-Ocean. Ambassadorial Changes All Round. Rome, Aug. 12. Signor Mussolini has dismissed five Ambassadors, —those at Washington l aris, Berlin, Brussels and Madrid.—and has appointed to Washington Signor Rosso, to Paris Signor Pignatti Morano, to Berlin Signor Cerruti, to Brussels Signor Vanmltelli Key and
      —Reuter.; Aneta-T i ans-Ocean.  -  368 words
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      MAYOR WALKER.
      249 25 ,—Reuter. Governor to Withhold Decision. Albany, New York, Aug. 12. The supporters of Mayor Walker have obtained a Supreme Court order requiring Governor Roosevelt to show cause why he should not he rtstrained from passing judgment in Mr. Walker’s case. This is the first step towards obtaining r.
      ,—Reuter.  -  249 words
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      ACHIEVEMENT AT OTTAWA.
      488 25 -British Wireless. Unanimous Approval Of Currency Report. MONETARY POLICY. International Action Urgently Required. Rugby, Aug. 13. The first concrete achievement of the Ottawa Conference was announced last night, when the currency report of the committee on monetary and financial questions was unanimously approved and made public. The
      -British Wireless.  -  488 words
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      COMMUNIST REVOLT.
      113 25 -Reuter. State of Siege Declared In Chile. Santiago de Chile, Aug. 12. A state of siege has been declared following a Communist revolt aimed at the restoration of Marmaduke Grove as dictator. The revolt began when 400 students barricaded themselves in the university and proclaimed a “civil republic,”
      -Reuter.  -  113 words
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      INVASION CAREFULLY PREPARED.
      170 26 showed weakness and incapacity-—Aneta 1 Trans-Ocean. A Military Plot? HOSTILITIES ItEYiUN INTENTIONALLY. London, Aug. 11. Tin* provisional report of the League of Nations Manchuria Inquiry Commission comes, according to the Daily Expre s, to the con ‘lusson that Japan s responsibility tor the outbreak ot hostilities has
      showed weakness and incapacity-—Aneta 1 Trans-Ocean.  -  170 words
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      INDIAN TERRORISTS.
      62 26 —Reuter. Attempt to Kill Police Superintendent. Cawnpore, Aug. 13. A British police superintendent, named R. N. Mtarsh, had a narrow escape from death when the police were rounding up local revolutionaries today. A terrorist fired at MJarsh and missed, but the bullet wounded a sul&gt;-inspector. Five shots were
      —Reuter.  -  62 words
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      TRADE WITH CHINA.
      150 26 —Reuter. Suggestion to the Foreign Office. London, Aug. 1‘1. The suggestion in a Shanghai morning newspaper to the effect that the Foreign Office should occasionally publish information respecting British policy as regards British trade in the International Settlement and other British interests in China has aroused keen
      —Reuter.  -  150 words
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      GOLD FROM THE DEEP.
      91 26 thirds before the winter sets in.—British Wireless. Artiglio Lands Another Consignment. Rugby, Aug. 15. The Italian salvage vessel Artiglio left Plymouth today to continue her work on the wreck of the I*, and O. liner Kgypt. Meanwhile £200,000 in gold bars and sovereigns was brought into
      thirds before the winter sets in.—British Wireless.  -  91 words
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      “SPLICE THE MAIN BRACE.”
      236 26 ,—British Wireless. i Prince of Wales’ Message To the Fleet. I Rugby, Aug. 15. The Prince of Wales and Prince George this morning visited and inspect1 »*d several ships of the Mediterranean Fleet at Corfu. After going on board the battleship Revenge, the Flagship of Vice-Admiral
      ,—British Wireless.  -  236 words
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      MRS. ELVIRA BARNEY.
      106 26 —Reuter. Bodily Harm Caused To Countess Karolyi. Nice, Aug. 13. Mrs. Barney is apparently' not yet out of the wood.” It is officially announced that the report of the examining magistrate at Grasse finds that Mrs. Barney caused bodily harm to Countess Karolyi by imprudence and the
      .—Reuter.  -  106 words
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      FLYING IN A FOG.
      91 26 British Wireless. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald’s Air Thrill. Rugby, Aug. 10. The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald), at the conclusion of his private visit to the Ulster home of the Air Minister (Lord Londonderry) today had a very good air journey across the North Channel and Scotland
      British Wireless.  -  91 words
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      ANOTHER KREUGER SCANDAL.
      222 26 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. President of Swedish Council Resigns. Stockholm, Aug. 7. The trustees of the Kreuger bankruptcy ha\e published a communique in which they state that a person who saw Kreuger in New York early this year was told by him to draw' out a cheque of 50,000 crowns
      Aneta-Trans-Ocean.  -  222 words
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      ELECTROCUTED.
      107 26 native also died from shock.—Reuter Wireless# Gallant Act of General’s Son. Khartoum, Aug. 10. Brig.-General Ernest Paul’s son, James, an assistant District Commissioner at Rufaa, met his death by electrocution while heroically attempting to save a native from a similar fate. Mr. Paul entered the club at Wadmedoni when
      native also died from shock.—Reuter Wireless#  -  107 words
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      POLICE RAID.
      96 26 —Reuter Wireless. 50 Communists Arrested In Hamburg. Hamburg, Aug. 10. The notorious congested Gaenge quarter, which is a hotbed of Communists and the refuge for many criminals, was thoroughly searched today for arms by the police who blocked every entrance and carried out a systematic house-to-house visitation in
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  96 words
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      STIMULATING TRADE REVIVAL.
      108 26 —Reuter. Mr. Hoover’s Plans. EXTENDING CREDIT FACILITIES. Washington, Aug. 15. A big scheme to stimulate a revival trade has been launched by President Hoover, who is summoning a ration- 1 conference of business and induVii leaders in the twelve Federal districts on Aug. 2G. The agenda will
      —Reuter.  -  108 words
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      PROHIBITION .
      179 26 PROHIBITION Reuter Wireless. Reaction to President’s Speech. Washington, Aug. 12. The immediate reaction to President Hoover’s speech in accepting the rr nomination for the Presidency centra around his references to Prohibition questions, upon which he advocated a retun to State option, with a restriction that there should be no return
      Reuter Wireless.  -  179 words
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      MOTOR LORRIES.
      94 26 British Licence Fees To Be Increased. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 13. A drastic increase in licence fees for heavy commercial motors, and the Government regulation of lorry routes and freight rates are proposed by the Mini-try of Transport. The proposals are the result of the inquiries
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      PRINCESS ILEANA.
      66 26 Reuter. Son Born to Sister Of King Carol. Vienna, Aug. 1-V After 48 hours of acute, anxiety anil skilled surgical attentions, Princess Ileana, sister of King Carol of Rumania, gave birth to a boy. Both are well Reuter. Princess Ileana married Archduke Anton von Hapsburg on July 26,
      Reuter.  -  66 words
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      TO BE DEPORTED.
      62 26 —Reuter. Irishman Who Is Not Wanted In Canada. Toronto, Aug. 13. Dan Malone, who was arrested and charged in connection with the alleged plot to assassinate Mr. J. H. Thomas, the Dominions’ Secretary, at Hamilton during the opening of the Welland Canal by the Governor-General of Canada,
      .—Reuter.  -  62 words
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      FOUNTAINS ABBEY.
      41 26 —British Wireless. Celebrating the 800th Anniversary. Rugby, Aug. 15. The 800th anniversary of the foundation of Fountains Abbey, near Ripon, Yorkshire, was celebrated yesterday, when a congregation of 0,000 including the Duke and Duchess of York, attended the servic?.
      . . » —British Wireless.  -  41 words
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      SEVERE EARTHQUAKE.
      50 26 Reuter. Thousand Miles North-Easi Of Wellington. Wellington, Aug. 15. A severe earthquake, the epicentre which is believed to be about 1,000 miles north-west of Wellington, was recorded here yesterday. The tremors began at 8.28 a.m. and were very heavy for 25 minutes. The oscillations continued for 90 minutes.—
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      MADMAN’S ACT.
      56 26 Slashes Famous Painting In The Louvre. Paris, Aug. 11. A man, evidently a lunatic, slashed Millet’s famous picture “The Angelus with a razor in the Louvre this aftetnoon. —Reuter-Wireless. An Aneta-Trans-Ocean message states that the man was an engineer, aged 31. The Louvre authorities hope that it will
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      WIRELESS LICENCES.
      69 26 &gt;■ Mm ”|-vn uw v/ijriiij r.—British Wireless. Approaching the Five Million Mark. Rugby, Aug. 15. The General Post Office states that the number of wireless licences issued up to the end of July was 4,800,000. This is over a million more than a year ago. It is anticipated
      >■ Mm ”|-vn uw v/ijriiij r.—British Wireless.  -  69 words
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      MRS. VICTOR BRUCE.
      55 26 —Reuter. Breaks British Air Record. London, Aug. 1--Mrs. Victor Bruce and her two companions, by remaining in the air 55 hour*, broke the British air endurance record 50 hours 38 minutes established lA Squadron Leader Jones William 5 ah'" Flight Lieutenant Jenkins in 1929. Mrs. Victor Bruce
      .—Reuter.  -  55 words
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      A JOAN OF ARC FOR CHINA.
      448 27 The Union Times. Leads Attack on West Gate of Chinchow. LEGENDARY VALOUR. Compels Japanese To Retire Into City. Shanghai, Aug. 17. lhiiimr the heavy fighting which has ,‘il imr place on the Mukden-Pekmg ra "uv'in the neighbourhood of Chinchow lurine the past fortnight a
      The Union Times.  -  448 words
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      IN FENGTIEN.
      93 27 several other district as well—The 1 n J imes. hinese Volunteers Form A Government. Shanghai, Aug. 17. i he National Salvation Army has esta-''i.'-hed a Fengtien (Liaoning) Provincial xivernment with headquarters at Tung..a. a town in the extreme east of Feng&lt;*n rovince not many miles from the h°&gt;*ean
      • several other district as well—The 1 •" n J imes.  -  93 words
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      SINMIN TAKEN.
      116 27 —Sid Chew Jit Poh. Sensational Report From Manchuria. Shanghai, Aug. 17. n F «ng railway, which conv, n i* n w&gt;th Korea, the Chinese w r have been busy destroying the ln J a result, four trains in Japanese military supplies derailed during the past few days and
      —Sid Chew Jit Poh.  -  116 words
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      THE WARLIKE SOUTH.
      51 27 The Union Times. Urges Army Should Be Sent to Manchuria. Hong Kong, Aug. 17. The South-West Provinces Political Committee has decided to urge the Central National Government to dispatch Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang’s troops northward to Manchuria to expedite the recovery of China’s three lost North-Eastern Provinces.—The Union
      — The Union Times.  -  51 words
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      EVENTS IN PEKING.
      209 27 —The Union Times. Significant Moves On The Border. Shanghai, Aug. 17. The Peking Political Committee held an ordinary meeting yesterday which was attended by Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang. What took place at that meeting has not so far transpired. Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang gave a dinner yesterday evening to
      —The Union Times.  -  209 words
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      MR. WANG CHING-WEI.
      201 27 to abandon his proposed tour abroad.—The Union Times. Goes to Nanking on Way To Tioshan. Shanghai, Aug. 17. Mr. Wang Ching-wei, accompanied by Mr. Koo Meng-yu (the Minister of Railways) and Mr. Tang Yiu-jen (Mr. Wang Ching-wei** secretary and a member of the Central Executive Committee), left
      to abandon his proposed tour abroad.—The Union Times.  -  201 words
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      BOMB OUTRAGES.
      85 27 -The Union Times. Three Reported From Tientsin. Shanghai, Aug. 17. The anti-Japanese feeling in Tientsin continues rapidly to grow. Yesterday morning a bomb was exploded outside the doors of the Tientsin Chom- her of Commerce and another bom!) was thrown at ihe Sung Hing piece-goods shop in the
      -The Union Times.  -  85 words
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      HEAT WAVE DEATHS IN ENGLAND.
      245 27 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. —Reuter Wireless. .—Reuter. Fierce Storms and Tropical Weather. London, Aug. 13. Eight persons died on Friday in consequence of the extraordinary heat wave. Among the victims wero Mr. Walter Runciman, a cousin of the President of the Board of Trade.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. London, Aug. 12. Conti
      —Aneta-Trans-Ocean.; —Reuter Wireless.; .—Reuter.  -  245 words
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      RAID ON LEGATION.
      88 27 —Reuter Wireless. Communist Outrage In Brussels. Brussels, Aug. 10. Carrying clubs and other weapons concealed beneath newspapers, a number of Hungarian Communists entered the Hungarian Legation here in small knots of two or three. When all had assembled, they began to destroy the contents, breaking windows knocking
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  88 words
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      FRONTIER CLOSED.
      53 27 Reuter Wireless. No Traffic Between Gibraltar And Spain. Gibraltar, Aug. 10. By order of the Spanish authorities, the frontier between Gibraltar and Spain was closed this evening. Several persons in Algociras have been arrested for refusing to place their cars at the disposal of the authorities for the
      Reuter Wireless.  -  53 words
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      FIFTY-EIGHT.
      30 27 British Wireless. Kings Birthday Greetings To President Hoover. Rugby, Aug. 10. The King has sent a message of congratulation to President Hoover, who is celebrating his 58th birthday today.—
      British Wireless.  -  30 words
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      CHAPEI “ TRAITOR.”
      73 27 CHAPEI TRAITOR.” —Sin Chew Jit Poh Arrested And Sent To Nanking: For Trial. Shanghai, Aug. 1(1. The (’hinese “traitor,” Wu Li-fu, who is alleged to have assisted the Japanese in connection with the “puppet” administration established by them in Chapei after the Sino-Japanese hostilities in Shanghai, was arrested by the
      .—Sin Chew Jit Poh  -  73 words
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      CLOSING STAGES AT OTTAWA.
      303 27 —o- —Reuter. Mr. Baldwin’s Message. SPIRITUAL UNITY OF THE EMPIRE. Ottawa, Aug. 17. The closing stage of the Ottawa Conference has been postponed from Thursday to Saturday, and there are reasonable hopes of agreement. The Irish Ministers have cancelled their passages home in order to continue
      – —o- – ——- ».—Reuter.  -  303 words
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      SIR HARRY LAUDER.
      83 27 —Reuter. Manager Drops Dead In Theatre Wings. I/ondon, Aug. 14. While Sir Harry I&gt;auder was entertaining a huge audience at Blackpool his munager and brother-in-law, Mr. Tom Vallance, dropped dead in the wings of the theatre from heart failure. Mr. Vallance has been Sir Harry’s phadow, accompanying
      —Reuter.  -  83 words
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      HURRICANE HAVOC.
      76 27 —Reuter. Many Killed and Injured In Texas. Houston, Texas, Aug. 14. •Thirteen people are known to be dead and a hundred were injured as the result of a hurricane which swept the gulf coast. Premonitory rumblings enabled many to take shelter in time. There were weird scenes at
      —Reuter.  -  76 words
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      FRAUD ALLEGED.
      75 27 same for lucrative speculations. —Anetn Trans-Ocean. French Bank Official Arrested. Paris, Aug. 8. An official in one of the big French hanks was arrested on Sunday on a charge of fraudulently converting to own use a sum of Iff,000,000 francs. The accused is alleged to have profited by
      same for lucrative speculations.—Anetn Trans-Ocean.  -  75 words
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      HINDU-MOSLEM DIFFICULTIES.
      795 28 .—Reuter. Majorities in Certain Provinces. UNANIMOUS FINDING. Fair and Honest Plan.” The British Government on Tuesday a unanimous decision on the communal problem in India, the effect of which would be, while retaining the system of communal representation by separate electorates. to give the Hindus an absolute majority
      .—Reuter.  -  795 words
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      DEPRESSED CLASSES.
      473 28 c.—British Wireless. Important Features Of The Scheme. Another important feature in the is the special treatment extended to the Depressed Classes." These, though not among the high caste, are nevertheless Hindis. Champions of the “Depressed Classes" have urged special representation for them as the most effective means ot
      c.—British Wireless.  -  473 words
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      INDIAN OPINION.
      249 28 —Reuter. Another Conference In London. London, Aug. 16. The publication of the Cabinet’s decision on the representation of the various communities in India carries a stage further the historic and troubled task of building the new Indian Constitution. The Cabinet is now considering the next step. Sir Samuel
      —Reuter.  -  249 words
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      “ REDS ” DISPERSED.
      214 28 REDS DISPERSED. .—The Union Times. —Sin Chew Jit Foh. Progress of Campaign In Hupeh. Shanghai, Aug. 17. A large force of Government troops, under General Wei Lip-wang and Li Mukurn are reported to have reoccupied the important town of Huangan, in Hupeh Province, 65 miles north of Hankow and to
      .—The Union Times.; —Sin Chew Jit Foh.  -  214 words
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      SPANISH REVOLT.
      135 28 the loyal troops and the police.—Reuter Wireless. Fifteen Generals Under Arrest. Madrid, Aug. 13. Fifteen generals and 33 other officers are now under arrest as the result of the investigation into the military rising in Madrid, and 120 ex-officers and civilians have been arrested in Madidd alone. The
      the loyal troops and the police.—Reuter Wireless.  -  135 words
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      HURRICANE DEATHS.
      42 28 —Reuter Wireless. 75 People Killed in Gulf Of Mexico. Houston, Texas, Aug. 15. Twenty-two people up to now have been killed as the result of a 75-mile-an-hour hurricane which has swept along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.—Reuter Wireless.
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  42 words
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      ANOTHER LINDBERGH BABY.
      112 28 —Reuter. America Delighted. MOTHER AND SON DOlNr WELL. Englewood, New’ Jersey, Aug. p; America is delighted with the news that Mrs. Charles Lindbergh, wile of the famous airman, gave birth to a 8&lt;, n thi* morning at the home of her mother MiC Morrow. The new’s of
      .—Reuter.  -  112 words
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      AIMING AT 300 M.P.H.
      155 28 —Reuter Wireless. Hope of Building New Wonder-Car. London. Aug. 13. The question of building a successor t Sir Henry Segrave’s wonder-car, th Golden Arrow’, will be discussed at a con ference in London on Monday between Captain J. S. Irving, the designer of the Golden Arrow,
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  155 words
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      NOULENS TRIAL.
      78 28 —Sin Chew’ Jit Poh. Refusal to Sign Record Of Evidence. Shanghai, Aug. IT. The trial of Mr. and Mrs. Noulens waresumod before the Supreme Court at Nanking yesterday morning. Mr. Noulens refused to sign the record of evidence in Chinese, after it had been read by the presiding
      —Sin Chew’ Jit Poh.  -  78 words
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      STEAMER FOUNDERS.
      64 28 —Reuter Twenty-two Lives Lost In Tornado. Paris, Aug. 16. Twenty-two lives are believed to have been lost when the dispatch boat carrying mails from Natal, Brazil, to Dakar. Senegal, foundered in a tornado otf the West African coast. The ship belongs to the French Aen Postale Company, being
      —Reuter  -  64 words
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      GERMANY’S TRADE.
      49 28 —Reuter. Huge Decline During Past Year. Berlin, Aug. 16. A huge decline in Germany’s trade during the pa-st year is revealed by the official figures. Exports in July wt lV 432,000,000 marks and imports 366,000,00*. compared with 827,000,000 marks expo'' and 562,000,000 imports in July last year.
      —Reuter.  -  49 words
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      EMPEROR OF ANNAM.
      52 28 —Reuter. Precautions Against Attempt On His Life. Marseilles, Aug. 1 1 Four Annamese from Paris, alleged be well-known agitators, have been r rested here on suspicion of wishing attempt to take the life of Bao Dai, l” youthful Emperor of Annam, who is o ir.g for Annam
      .—Reuter.  -  52 words
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      PRINCE MURDERED IN PARIS.
      80 29 —Reuter. Spanish Woman’s Story To Police. Paris, Aug. 10. man who was apparently a Bourbon Prince was found with his throat cut in hotel bedroom. His identity card was 'found inscribed. “Prince Edgard Bourbon. born 1870, Rothenstein, son of Alice of Bourbon, no profession.” Simultaneously a
      —Reuter.  -  80 words
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      NEW YORK ’CHANGE.
      467 29 actionary tendency in America.—Reuter Wireless. Flow of Gold From U.S. Reversed. New York, Aug. 16. \n excited flurry of short covering gave the list a boost from one to seven points early today. Later, however, the bullishness was tempered by disappointment caused by the fall in wheat,
      actionary tendency in America.—Reuter Wireless.  -  467 words
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      AFTER 18 MONTHS.
      34 29 Kusso-Japanese Fishing Agreement. v Moscow, Aug. 14. which lasted for eighteen tis have terminated in the signatu’e uisso-Japanese agreement regarding fishing, including the regulal on points ir the 1928 agreement. ‘"Uter.
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      NO COMPROMISE.
      352 29 N O COMPROMISE. Germany seems as remote as ever.—Reuter Wireless. Why Hitler Refused Office. I Berlin, Aug. 16. My followers would never understand me if I accepted President von Hindenburg’s compromise,” declared Herr Hitler in his first public utterance since he rejected the Vice-chancellorship of the Reich and the Premiership
      Germany seems as remote as ever.—Reuter Wireless.  -  352 words
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      GLIDED 14 MILES.
      59 29 —Reuter. Propeller Drops Off At 10,000 Feet. London, Aug. 14. The world’s speed record holder, FlightLieut. Stain forth, had a disconcerting experience while testing a new' type of aeroplane. Ten thousand feet al&gt;ove Hampshire the propeller dropped off his machine. FlightLieut. Stainforth glided fourteen miles to find
      —Reuter.  -  59 words
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      MEERUT CONSPIRACY.
      68 29 Judgment is expected in December.—Reuter. Protracted Trial Drawing To A Close. Meerut, Aug. 16. The long drawn out conspiracy case, which began three year’s ago and in which 30 persons were charged with sedition, is drawing to a close. Two British accused, Bradley and Spratt, were today found
      Judgment is expected in December.—Reuter.  -  68 words
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      AIRMAN INJURED.
      41 29 —Reuter. Long-Distance Record Holder Crashes. New York, Aug. 16. The airman, Russell Boardman. holder of the distance record, has been seriously injured in a crash. He gained the record in 1931, flying with Poiando from Long Island to Istanbul.—Reuter.
      —Reuter.  -  41 words
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      MR. R. MACKENZIE.
      48 29 accident neat Beauvais, France.— British Wireless. Young Author Killed In Motor Accident. Rugby, Aug. 12. Mr. Ronald Mackenzie, the young author wh&lt;jse first play “Musical Chairs” is running successfully at the Criterian Theatre in London, was killed today in n motor accident near Beauvais, France.—British
      accident neat Beauvais, France.—British Wireless.  -  48 words
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      COTTON WAGE CRISIS.
      116 29 pared with 22,000 normally—Reuter Wireless. Employers Give Notice Of Reduction. London, Aug. 16. There has been a further development in the Lancashire cotton wage crisis. The Spinners’ Federation has decided to give a month's notice of reduction of spinners’ wages by approximately 2s. 8d. in the pound.—Reuter.
      pared with 22,000 normally—Reuter Wireless.  -  116 words
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      HEAT DEATHS.
      90 29 .—Reuter Wireless. Two People Killed By Lightning. Cologne, Aug. 15. Terrific heat has been experienced in West Germany during the week-end. There were also severe thunderstorms which caused floods resulting in much damage being done and a number of persons losing their lives. Two persons playing football at
      .—Reuter Wireless.  -  90 words
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      DECLINES TO COMMENT.
      88 29 —Reuter Wireless. Mr. de Valera and the New Volunteers. Dublin, Aug. 14. Mr de Valera declines to make a statement regarding the new volunteer organisation, which, with the official Free State Army and the Irish Republican Army, will make the Free State’s third army. It is understood
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  88 words
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      FRACTURED SKULL.
      88 29 Driver to be Charged With Negligence. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, Aug. 15. A serious accident occurred at Jalan Ampuan when a young Arab boy, son of Syed Hassan bin Jaffri, was knocked down by a car in which Mr. E. C. Hicks, Inspector of Schools, Muar, was
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      HORSELESS LONDON.
      75 29 HORSELESS LON DON. of its application will he widened.— Reuter Wireless. To be Prohibited Shortly From Big Area. London, Aug. 15. A horseless London is foreshadowed by the announcement that horse traffic will shortly be prohibited within a considerable area of the City of London, except during certain hours of
      of its application will he widened.— Reuter Wireless.  -  75 words
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      2 YEARS’ IMPRISONMENT.
      81 29 Man Who Evaded Arrest For Quarter Century. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 12. After evading arrest for 24 years, Lam Ilor Weng, who was convicted in 1908 of cheating in respect of $5,860, jumped his bail and was recently arrested in Ipoh was brought up before
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      BRITAIN AND GREECE.
      348 29 climbing the hill on foot.—Reuter Wirelesss. Enthusiastic Reception For the Princes. Corfu, Aug. 14. A testimony to the strength of the tiuditional fr.endship between England and Greece was strikingly given today on the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales and Prince George. Union Jacks,
      climbing the hill on foot.—Reuter Wirelesss.  -  348 words
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      LOAN CONVERSION.
      66 29 —Reuter. Strong Tone on Stock Exchange. London, Aug. 16. Although the success of the War Loan conversion cash bonus operation was already assured, the huge figure* issued by the Treasury created a great impression in financial circles. On the Stock Exchange a strong tone prevails throughout. British Government
      —Reuter.  -  66 words
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      BELOW LAST YEAR.
      84 29 U.S. Rubber Consumption Figures. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 16. United States rubber consumption for July was 28,272, tons, against an estimate of 25,000 tons. The June consumption was abnormal, being .'10,116 tons, while that of July, 1031, was 31,937 tons. During the first seven months
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      ULTRA SHORT WAVES.
      96 29 Reuter Wireless. Senator Marconi’s New Experiments. Rome, Aug. 14. Communication by ultra short-waves over a greater distance than has been theoretically believed possible has been proved feasible by experiments made by Senator Marconi in the use of ultra shortwaves combined with portable reflectors. From his yacht, the
      Reuter Wireless.  -  96 words
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      S.C.C. RUGBY SECTION MEETING.
      1123 30 Proposal for Regular Second Team. The annual meet ing of the S.C.C. rugby football section was held at the Club on Friday with tin* President, Mr. O. P. (irillith-Jones in the chair, lie was .supported by Mr. Vaughan Jones (hon. secretary). Mr. It. K. AbMti (convener),
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      JAPAN’S BIG DAY AT OLYMPIC GAMES.
      298 30 Several Successes In Swimming Events. Los Angeles, Aug. 10. Japan had a great day at the Olympic games. The Japanese team won the 800 metres swimming relay in an Olympic record time of 8 min. r»8 4-10 sec., while Yokoyama won the semi-final of
      298 words
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      SINGAPORE YACHT RACING.
      1367 30 I Varied Programme Over Week-End. i The A class of the Royal Singapore I Yacht was engaged in the race for the I Vice-Commodore’s Trophy on Sunday. I The wind being free, the six-metres I started with big jibs set, Ki!at making i the best getaway with
      1,367 words
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      ST. LEGER.
      110 30 Udaipur and Dastur Joint Favourites. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Aup. IdLatest betting in the St. Leger which i' to be run at Doncaster cn Sept. 7 is afollows: 0 to 2 H. H. the Aga Khan’s UDAIHHb 9 to 2 H. H. the A*?* Khan’s DAS1 R
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      SUSSEX KEEP ON WINNING.
      971 31 —Reuter. Championship Struggle. ONLY THREE RUNS IN IT AT DOVER. J )t t „n&lt; as cabled by Reuter are a. '“H"" 1 London. Auk. 11. Swansea: Excellent bowling by James 1 amrridifc and Wensley of Sussex enabled he* county to inflict a heavy defeat on Glamorganshire
      —Reuter.  -  971 words
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      HOCKEY VICTORS AT LOS ANGELES.
      148 31 To Play in Singapore And Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 15. Arrangements are being made for the Indian Olympic hockey team, champions ol the world by virtue of their recent dvteat of the United States team by 21 to 1. to
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      MALAYAN TENNIS.
      129 31 Japanese Wins Negri Singles Title. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Aup. 13. There was a large and representative attendance at the Sungei Ujong Club this afternoon to witness the final in the singles event in the Negri Sembilan lawn tennis tournament. The players seen in ac.ion today were
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      EARLIER START TO HOCKEY SEASON.
      379 31 Proposal at S.C.C. Meeting. A suggestion to begin the hockey season on Sept. 1 instead of Oct. 1, and thereby cause an early start and finish to the cricket season, was made at the annual meeting of the S.C.C. Hockey Section on Tuesday, when Mr.
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      OLYMPIC GAMES.
      148 31 place with a score of 368 points.—Reuter Wireless. U.S.A. Wins Championship By Big Margin. Los Angeles, Aug. i5. The final unofficial score card in connection with the Olympic games gives the U.S.A. 71*5 points, Italy 257Vi points, France 213 points, Sweden 158 points, Germany 165L* points, Japan 153
      place with a score of 368 points.—Reuter Wireless.  -  148 words
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      M.C.C. TOUR.
      48 31 Reuter. Leyland, Verity And Tate Chosen. London, Aug. 14. The M.C.C. have announced that Leyland and Verity (Yorkshire) and Tate (Sussex) have been invited to tour Australia. The remaining place left vacant by the dropping out of R. W. V. Robins will be filled la*or.— Reuter.
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      CELTIC WIN.
      25 31 Reuter. Third Lanark Beaten In Scottish League. London, Aug. 16. The Celtic beat Third Lanark 4—2 in the Scottish League (Div. 1) today.—
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      SINGAPORE RACE MEETING.
      262 31 Gold Cup Competitors. PONY’S DEATH ON WAY TO SINGAPORE. A ruble has been received by the Singapore Turf Club from Batavia announcing the death of Hwong Tong, a three-year-old Australian pony gelding by Treclare out of Brown Sugar. Hwong Tong was being shipped from Melbourne by the
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      OLYMPIC GAMES AQUATICS.
      298 31 i. —Reuter Championship Won By Japan. Los Angeles, Aug. 14. Further results yesterday and to day in the Olympic Games as follows: Swimming. Men’s 100 metres backstroke final Kiyokawa 1 Iryie 2 Kawazu 3. All of Japan. Time 1 min. 8 3-5 sec. Women’s 400 metres relay
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      SARAZEN FAILS.
      32 31 —Reuter. Qualifying Round For Professional Title. New York, Aug. 10. Gene Sarazen, taking 152 in the qualifying round over 26 holes, failod to qualify for the Professional Golfers’ Association’s championship.—Reuter.
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      MALAYAN CRICKET NOTES.
      1294 32 MALA YA N CRICKET N OTES. Bryan’s Sparkling Century COMBINED HOLD CEYLON CLUB. (My Our Cricket Correspondent) Kam seems to mase a habit of appealing on the scene whenever the Singapore Volunteer Corps arrange a fixture with the Regulars and Sunday was no except ion. The Volunteers were lar j'ioi.i
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      U.S.A. SUCCESS.
      100 32 -Reuter. British Empire Athletes Beaten. San Francisco, Aug. 15. At the San Francisco athletic (relays) meeting the United States beat the British Empire by six events to four. U.S.A. won the 400 yds., the mile, two miles, 120 yds. hurdles, three miles and four-lap steeplechase. The team’s time
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      CHAMPION JOCKEY.
      81 32 total for the season to 102.—Reuter Wireless. Gordon Richards’ 100 Wins This Season. London, Aug. 18. Gordon Richards, the 28-year-old champion jockey, rode his 100th winner this season on a ten to one chance, when he rode Wash Out at Windsor. Richards has been the champion jockey five
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      KAYE DON SAILS FOR DETROIT.
      112 32 British Wireless. Another Attempt For Harmsworth Trophy. Rugby, Aug; 10. Kaye Don, who is to race Lord Wakefit Id’s motor-boat, Miss England III, for the Harmsworth International Trophy on Lake St. Clair, Detroit, on Sept. 2, 3 and o left Southampton today in the liner
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      LOCAL GOLF.
      364 32 Garrison Golf Club’s Men’s Medal. The Garrison Golf Club men’s medal was played on Saturday and Sunday. Twenty-nine cards were taken out, and the following were the best returns Ft.-Lieut. G. G. C. Pigott, 1 Up A. C. Potts, 1 C. Slater. 1 J. L. Russ, 1 Down
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      FIGARO WINS.
      56 32 —Reuter. Kempton International Two-Year-Old Plate. London, Aug. 10. The international Uvo-year-old plate at Kempton Park was run today and resulted as follows: FIGARO l MISS ELEGANCE 2 WOODSTOCK 3 Won by half a length; two lengths between second and third. There were 9 runners. Betting: 8 to 1;
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      OLYMPIC GAMES RESULTS.
      127 32 —Reuter. —Reuter Wireless. Indians Win 24-1. CAMBRIDGE CREW I\ ROWING FINAL. Los Angeles, Aug i&gt; The Indian team won the hockey cham pionship, beating the United States by Great Britain, represented by the c am bridge crew, w’on the row-off iea order tc qualify for the rowing
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      N.S. FOOTBALL.
      182 32 End of League Season. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Aug. !5. By defeating the Poit Dickson Recreation Club by two clear goals yesterday, th? Negri Sembilan Club, who, in spite’ Yf fielding a much depleted side this year, managed to obtain the runners-up posi’ tion in the Negri
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      SCOTTISH FOOTBALL.
      71 32 ,—Reuter. Surprising Results In Opening Matches. London, Aug. 13. The following were the results of the Scottish League football matches played on Saturday Airdiieonians 5, Clyde 2. Ayr 4, .Queen’s Park Rangers 3. Celtic Aberdeen 0. Cowdenbeadi 4, Falkirk 3. Dundee 1, Hamilton 5. East Stirling 0. Morton
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      G. VON CRAMM.
      70 32 Ai'.etn-Trans-Ocean. Wins German Tennis Championship. Hamburg, Aug. 15. The men’s singles in the German tennis championships was won by G. von Cramm, who beat the title-holder, the Czechoslovakian Roderick Menzel. In the women’s singles Mile. Payot fSwitzerland) triumphed over Fraulein Kzahwinkel in three sets. In the tinai
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      AQUATIC SPORTS.
      95 32 (From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, Aug. Id. The annual Tanjong Malim aquatic sports are being held at the Sultan Idris College swimming pool next Sunday* when the main items will be exhibition diving by a former Olympics champion and an inter-team relay race for w’nn teams from
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  • The Straits Budget FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT
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      CONTENTS.
      90 1 General Rubber Situation Singapore Tin Prices 1 The* Singapore Auction Palm Oil Price 1 London Tin Market 1 Share Market Price of Tin 1 Home and American Stocks London Rubber Exchange ,|uIv Rubber Returns Trade and Finance Stocks and Shares j London Share Prices 4 I ’able Brazil's Finances
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      BRAZIL’S FINANCES.
      43 1 BRAZIL’ S FINANCES. Paper Monev Issued to Value I Of £8,500,000. Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 11. The Brazilian Government has authorisHed the issue of paner money up to a total K&gt;f about £8.500,000 for the purpose of both ordinary and extraordinary Reuter Wireless.
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      RUBBER SITUATION.
      93 1 9 Singapore Official Quotations. 9 Quotations 9 Forward Contracts Spot Seller Prices I ■-A- I d &gt;:it«' I,Mon S’pore Sept. Oct. Oct.I Dec. ■Ault. Ill 2 5 It; 7 51 It; 7 ID 16 7*\ Til It? 12 2 7 It; 7 9 16 7 711/16 711/16 I
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      SINGAPORE TIN PRICES.
      19 1 1 S’pore Price $73.25 per picul 9 73.37*2 9 73.75 ir 73.00 I,; 73.87*2 1 73.12*2
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      THE SINGAPORE AUCTION.
      140 1 h&lt;- Singapore Chamber of Commerce KT'r Association held its 1,083rd auction L. when there was catalogued I!' II.. „r 591.32 tons offered ’.262,543 M r :,,i; '.G4 tons sold 919.430 lb. or 410.46 1 I Spot. 9 2 V2d. H Urk 31/2 cts. I PRICES REALISED. Smoked
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      PALM OIL PRICE.
      40 1 B A lo received by Cumberbatch and Bt vi r, ho ,L° n (l° n prices of palm oil T market is steady. This K. nt f&lt;■ on the basis of 18 per r f a., Liverpool.
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      LONDON TIN MARKET.
      736 1 IStraits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.! New Pool Definitely Fixed Up? 0 m WORLD CONSUMPTION UNDERESTIMATED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 20. The tale now goes, with manifold variations of detail, that the new pool has definitely been fixed up, and that the agreement has been
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      KUANTAN RUBBER.
      387 1 Winding Up Resolutions Approved. The adjourned extraordinary general meeting of the Kuantan Rubber Syndicate, Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company, Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore on Monday. Those present weie Mr. G. A. Potts (chairman), Mr. W. L. Kitserow and Mr. J. E. King, the
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      PRICE OF TIN.
      35 1 Expected to Rise Within Two Months. London, Aug. G. One of the principal metal broking firms considers that the price of tin is likely to rise within the next two months. —Aneta-IIavas.
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      SHARE MARKET.
      661 1 Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Report. Fraser and Co.’s report, dated Auk- 17, states There has been a further hardening in all sections of the local share murket during the past week, and an advance has to be noted in both commodity and share prices. In spite of a
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        ANOTHER SCHEME.
        725 2 Destroy Lower Grades Of Rubber. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir—With reference to your article •‘RUBBER —TWO NEW I’LAN^ ’commenting on the two new plans of Mr. t,. A. Hare and "Progress" and inviting further views from readers, the follow »ng is submitted for what it
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        RUBBER’S ENEMIES.
        404 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I was in Malaya for many years and saw the beginning of the rubber growing industry, also the l&gt;ooms and ■lumps which followed. During the past i few years which I have spent in this j country, I have been amazed
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        THE R.R.I. AND RUBBER FORESTRY.
        1709 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —By a coincidence my letter dated Auk. 2 appeared in your issue of Aug. 6 together with the R.R.I.’s full description of Rubber Forestry, as taught by Mr. Birkemose and I hope, you will allow me space
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        NOT A HOAX.
        1214 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Your correspondent, Mr. F. &lt;&gt; Rasmussen, is in error in thinking that nr little sarcasm was aimed at his countryman, Mr. Birkemose. 1 really do regari Mr. Birkemose as a hero, since he overcame, single-handed, the formidable combined force of
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      HOME AND AMERICAN STOCKS.
      269 3 Closing Quotations In London. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 16. Closing quotations today of the principal British and American stocks are given be’ow:— The rise or fall is in relation to the price of Aug. 11. GOVERNMENT STOCKS. BRITISH. Rise or Fall Conversion Loan b%
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      “THE FLIGHT OF PLANTERS.”
      164 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In your leading article of Aug. 5 you referred to cases for packing rubber as follows: —“and the cases themselves have fallen in price to such an extent that their cost represents only a minute fraction of a cent
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      CICELY RUBBER ESTATES.
      659 3 In Strong Financial Position. The twenty-seventh annual ordinary general meeting of the Cicely Rubber Estates Company, Ltd., was held on July 15 at 4, Lloyd’s Avenue, E.C. Mr. Bertram F. White (the chairman) said Turning to the balance-sheet, you will notice that we have written the whole
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      YEAR OF OVERSEAS ASSURANCE, LTD.
      818 3 Annual Meeting. AN INCREASE IN PROFITS. The twelfth annual general meeting of the Overseas Assurance Corporation, Ltd. was held on Saturday at the registered office of the Corporation, China Building, Chulia Street, with Mr. S. Q. Wong in the chair. Others present wt?re Dr. S.
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      Trade and Finance.
      279 4 EXCHANGE RATES. Singapore, Aug. 17 HELLING. London, 4 months’ sight 2 3 15 16 London, S months’ sight 2 8 89/81 London, GO days’ sight 2 117 8 London, .'10 days’ sijrht 2 3 27 32 London, demand 2.71 1.1 16 London, IT. 2 3 25/82 Lyons
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      Stocks and Shares.
      815 4 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. Singapore, Aug. 17. MINING. Issue* Val. I’d. Buyers. Sellers. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 21/6 23/6 £1 £1 Austral Malay 18/- 20/-b/-b/- Ayer Hitam Tin 11/6 12/6 £1 £1 Rangrin Tin 9/3 10/3 fl £1 Batang Padang 0.05 0.10 1 1 Hutu Caves 0.29
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      PUNGGOR ESTATES.
      289 4 Optimism Regarding The Future. The unnual general meeting of the I’unggor Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the offices of the secretaries, Messrs, (lattey and Bateman, Fullerton Building, on Thursday Mr. R. Renton presiding. Others present were Mr. E. A. Gibson, Mr. M. L’Angellier and Mr. FI. C.
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      JULY RUBBER RETURNS.
      41 4 Alor Gajah.-—32,600 lb. Ayer Panas.—73,000 lb. Bukit Kubu.—17,000 lb. Bruseh.—40,120 lb., (44,600 lb.) Changkat.—30,777 lb., (40,689 lb.) Glenealy.—60,760 lb. Haytor.—17,450 lb., (21,153 lb). Henrietta.—113,000 lb. Indragiri.—77,384 lb., (92,703 lb). Jalun Kebun. —9300 lb. Kuala Reman.—68.500 lb., (185,661 lb&gt;
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      LONDON RUBBER EXCHANGE.
      323 4 New Company With Capital of £48,350. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 3. Cront interest was awakened in the City this morning when it became known that a company under the title of The Lotion Rubber Exchange Company, Ltd.," has boon registered with a capital of £48.350
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    • RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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        LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES JULY 18.
        487 4 Allagar (2/) /3; Anglo-Malay (£1) 5/32; Ayer K’ning (£1) 17/32; B’gan Serui (£1) 3/16 Bahru (2/) /6; Ban ten# (£1) 7/32; Batu Caves (£1) V 4 Batu Matang (£1) /9; Batu Tiga (£1) 3/16; Bertain (2/) /9; Bidor (£1) Bikam (2/) /3; Bradwall (£1) 3/16;
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        SINGAPORE DOLLAR SHARE PRICES AUG. 17.
        677 4 Capital Issue Cloaing Prices Paid Up Value Dividend# Fraser Lyall A Company ft Co. Cvatt 454.175 1 Nil for year 29-2-32 t AUenby ill) 0.30 0.40 0.30 0.40 Alor (tajah ($1) 0.20 0.30 0.25 0.35 216,770 l Nil for year 3A-9-31 A. Hitam ($1&gt;
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