The Straits Budget, 21 June 1934

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    29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.) No. 3954. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. JUNE 21, 1931. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.
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    CONTENTS.
    359 1 SAUERS— Tin Substitutes 3 Sir Cecil Clementi 3 Roosevelt’s Choice 3-4 Exploitation? 4 A Coming Crisis 4-5 Germany and Japan 5 Occasional Notes 6-7 ictures The "Big Shots” 17 Women’s Open Singles 17 Picture of No. 6 Platoon. B Co.. 13 Annual Dinner of A.B.M, 18 Dr. Mistowsky 19
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    305 1 Mr. E. G. Devonshire has been appointed Registrar of Criminals. The engagement is announced ot Mr. lan D. Menzies, ot the P. and O. Banking Corporation. Singapore, and Miss Dorothea Gardner, only daughter of Capt. and Mrs. W. L. Gardner, of Singapore. Mr. Toll Kim Buan. who
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    LOST IN SINGAPORE.
    172 1 Greek Seaman To Be Repatriated. I got lost in Singapore and wish to be sent back home, said a Greek seaman, John Charel Abidois. whr was charged in the third magistrate’s court on Wednesday with being a vagrant. Asked how he came to be in Singapore Abidois
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    FAST BOWLING POLICY FOR SECOND TEST.
    1032 1 -Reuter. London, June 19. The following players have been invited to he present at Lord’s for tlie Second Test match which starts on Friday: R. K. S. Wyatt (Warwickshire—ca.pt.) 1. F. Walters (Worcestershire). Ames (Kent). K. I arnes (Essex). Verity (Yorkshire). Sutcliffe (Yorkshire). Howes
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    “I WILL DO THE SAME AGAIN. ”
    474 2 “I WILL DO THE SAME AGAIN. Burglar’s Audacity. ASKS JUDGE TO BANISH HIM. It your honour sends me to prison I uill do the same thing when 1 come out. It is hard to earn a living nowadays and 1 ask your honour to banish me.” This was the remarkable
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    VITAL STATISTICS.
    36 2 Thirty fatal cases of pneumonia occurred in Singapore last week. This was the largest contribution to the total of 199 deaths that occurred There were 332 births, giving a birth rate of 35 72
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    CHAMBER’S REQUEST.
    46 2 In order that the mining community may be kept informed of the activities of the International Tin Committee the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines has addressed a request to the F.M.S. Government for copies or extracts of the minutes of the meetings of the committee.
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    NIGHT RAID ON HOUSE.
    321 2 Chinese Terrorised By Armed Gang. .Armed with daggers and a pistol, four Chinese were said to have raid eel a house in Middle Road late at night on May 8. terrorised the people in the house, and left after taking chandu pipes. The story of this
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    SELETAR OPIUM DEN.
    126 2 Allegations Against Chinese. Details of the luxuriousness of an opium den. allegedly operating in Seletar Road, was told to Mr. H. A Forrer, the Criminal District Judge, at the trial of a man named Toh Tone on charges of keeping open an unlicensed public smoking room and
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    CHINESE KILLED.
    119 2 Mr. Druiding’s Case Again Postponed. The charge of causing death by a rash act against Mr. Philip Druiding. managing director of L. A. Dreyfus Co. Ltd of Cecil Street, was mentioned before Mr. H. A. Forrer in the criminal district court on Saturday and again postponed. Mr. Druiding
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    GROWING INTEREST IN RADIO.
    395 2 Mr. E. C. Yates’ Address To Rotarians. Radio is still In its infancy in this country and although the number >f listeners is gradually increasing, the total number of licences actually issued in Malaya at the start of this year was a little over 500. said
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    CHINESE EMIGRANTS TO MALAYA.
    157 2 as from July 1.—Sin Kuo Min and Sin Chew Jit Poh. Profiteering In Tickets. Hong Kong, June 13. Due to the rise in rubber prices and improved labour prospects. Chinese emigration to Malaya is on the increase a total of 4,301 people left Swatow for Singapore
    as from July 1.—Sin Kuo Min and Sin Chew Jit Poh.  -  157 words
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    HIGH TREASON.
    35 2 —Reuter Wireless. Kovno, June 18. The ex-Premier of Lithuania, M. Valdemaras. has been court-martialled for high treason and sentenced to 12 years’ hard labour for participation in the recent attempted military coup d’etat.
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    CHILD’S BODY IN DRAIN.
    512 2 Five Stab Wounds. CHINESE GIRL <)\ MURDER CHARGE. With apparent indifferent** proceedings. Pah Lai Chinese girl who is charted’ murdering a six-, ear-old girl in the Second Magistrate's i on Monday and talked loudly [l iresh evidence was being heard 1 he body of the dead
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    REV. W. R. MATTHEWS.
    59 2 Walter Kooert Mauncwa. Exeter, to succeed Dean Inge.— h' Wireless. To Succeed Dean Inge A* St. Paul’s. _,ondon. June 1° It is officially announced that Inge is resigning from tire Dt 1 of St. Paul’s on Oct. 2. The King n* approved the appointment ot tn<
    Walter Kooert Mauncwa. , Exeter, to succeed Dean Inge.— h' Wireless.  -  59 words
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  • The Straits Budget
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      TIN SUBSTITUTES.
      884 3 ability of the scheme."—Straits Times. June 14. Several references have appeared in this column to efforts which are being made on our behalf to secure reliable Information bearing on the charges made by opponents of the tin control scheme that tne present high price of the metal is
      ability of the scheme."—Straits Times. June 14.  -  884 words
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      SIR CECIL CLEMENTI.
      846 3 Straits Times. June 15. There can be no cause for surprise in the announcement that Sir O'M 1 Clementi is not returning to Malaya as Governor and High Commissioner nor can it be said with honesty, in so far as the official and not the man is
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      ROOSEVELT’S CHOICE.
      813 3 ROOSEVELT’ S CHOICE. Straits Times, June 16. There are very good grounds ror attributing the check to the world recovery movement to the uncertainty ot. and, still more, the direct effects of the American situation; for the United States, however far her Isolationist policy may have carried her toward self-sufficiency,
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      EXPLOITATION ?
      1077 4 EXPLOITATION Straits Times. June 18. Wt* have received a number of letters thanking us for leading arti- cles printed last month in support of the case of planters for an immediate restoration of part, ii not of all. of the salary cuts imposed' during the slump. Those letters are paiticuiarly
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      A COMING CRISIS.
      979 4 Straits Times. June 19. There is a disposition in Gfliclj! circles in Malaya to, regard as ex. aggerated the fears which have been expressed repeatedly by leaders o: the tin and rubber industries that a labour shortage of critical proportions is developing rapidly. It is easy t
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      GERMANY AND JAPAN.
      1002 5 -Straits Times. June 20 Considerable alarm appears to have been caused in London by publication of a Reuter interview with "a high authority recently returned ti-an Russia and Germany” who declares that Russians are convinced that a private understanding exists between Germany and Japan for a combined
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    PRESS OF SIAM MUZZLED.
    222 5 Censorship Under Threat Of Suspension. The Commissioner for Bamako* and Ohonburi 'Phya Sundorn Bibidht has formally notified the proprietors, editor and publisher of The Bangkok Times that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 24 of the Press Act of B E. 247ti, all newspapers whatsoever
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    SMUGGLER’S LUCK.
    260 5 Allowed To Keep $428 Found On Him. A further echo ol the seizure of over $9,000 worth of chandu on board the s.s. Manila Maru on June 11. in connection with which four men- a Japanese steward and three Chinese* were sentenced to varying terms of imprisonment, was
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    THIS CHANGING WORLD.
    70 5 Variou.s departments ol the Municipality, as well as the General Electric Co., ihe Public Works Department, the Oriental Telephone and Electric Co., the Singapore Free Press and the Straits Times are combining in the display at the Capitol Cafe to introduce the him This Channinn World The
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  • OCCASIONAL NOTES
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      MOMENTOUS HAPPENINGS.
      329 6 MOMENTOUS HAPPENINGS —Straits Times. June It A circular bearing the name oi Mr. T. 8. Adams. British Resident, has oeci* distributed to a number ol government offices in Selangor. It is a very solemnly worded document dealing with a matter oi vital importance, and yet we regret to say that
      —Straits Times. June It  -  329 words
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      THE NEW DEAL.
      73 6 29,724 for and 15,185 against—Straits Times. June 14. President Roosevelt’s new deal Is the subject of the latest “straw vote to be conducted by the Literary Digest. People are bein'? asked to vot* for or against the acts anct policies on the whole.” of the Koosevelt administration’s
      29,724 for and 15,185 against—Straits Times. June 14.  -  73 words
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      MR. KURAMOTO.
      142 6 amount of universal ridicule —Straits Times. June 14. With the discovery of the allegedly feeble-minded Mr. Kuramoto ir. a wood near Nanking, another causus bellum has been removed from the Si noJapanese sphere. But the incident is not without its utility as indicating to the world at large
      amount of universal ridicule —Straits Times. June 14.  -  142 words
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      TRAFFIC DANGERS.
      204 6 road user can d > wrong —Straits Times. June '.5 The ohending- and the linotlendinf motorist has been much in tht public eye recently, and one or two unkind words have been expressed regard ing the hard-worked traffic constables most of whom carry out a difficult t and
      road user can d > wrong —Straits Times. June '.5  -  204 words
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      ANOTHER “RACKET” GONE.
      168 6 ANOTHER RACKET GONE. Straits Times June 15. A law nas be*T. enacted in New York providing that all alimony granted by the courts to a divorced wife shall cease on her remarriage. An American newspaper commenting on this measure says it is notorious vhat some women have married several husbands
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      IMMIGRATION TO U.S.
      306 6 Straits Times. June 15 Those who have read stories cf Ellis Island or have become acquainted in some way or another with the U.S. immigration laws can be excused for believing that entry to that country. other than as a temporary visitor, is one of the most
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      THE SULTAN’S TRAVELS.
      396 6 THE SULTAN’S TRAVELS Spanish California—Straits tL June J6. ilm? American newspapers are having a great time with the visit c: Their Highnesses the Sultan and Sultanah of Johore. Elsewhere in this issue we r< produce a picture iron; a Los Angeles newspaper showing His Highness the Sultan hi a riding
      Spanish California—Straits tL ‘ June J6. ilm?*  -  396 words
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      A SPECTACULAR RISE.
      176 6 —Straits Times. June 16 At one time last year Kramar shares were quoted in London j: 9d. At the beginning of April they risen to 32s. 6d. In the middle oi •there was a further rise to 38, nrJ then a sudden spurt to 50s. Truth commenting
      —Straits Times. June 16  -  176 words
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      A MONOPOLY.
      136 6 A MONOPOLY of aluminium from bauxite —Straits Times. June 16. On Wednesday iast wv pupl.nrc details of a big industrial scIv.-.t. which has been sanctioned by IIU Highness the Maharajah oi Kolhapur in whose State have been found oig deposits of bauxite and other imp mineral products. In the course
      ; of aluminium from bauxite —Straits Times. June 16.  -  136 words
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      CABINET SHUFFLES.
      272 6 CABINET SHUFFLES time of this Parliament.--Straits Times, June 18. Every mail from Home o rings rumours of impending changes in 'he Cabinet. The air mail received this morning was no exception and a private letter from one whose Information on such matters is usually very reliable suggests that Sir Philip
      time of this Parliament.--Straits Times, June 18.  -  272 words
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      MORE RESTRICTION.
      171 7 as well disposed towards it.”-Straits Times. June 18. This time it is coal. The Indian Mining Federation of Calcutta has addressed a communication to the Government of India, requesting that the Government should expedite a decision on the question of restricting the output of coal. The Federation states
      as well disposed towards it.”-Straits Times. June 18.  -  171 words
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      SCENTS OF SINGAPORE.
      255 7 !—Straits Times. June 18. Singapore continues to occupy a considerable amount oi space in Home newspapers, and descriptions of the Naval Base are a daily occurrenceall authoritative and no two alike Occasionally a writer admits that th-re is something out at Seletar which he cannot or dare
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      BRUNEI’S PROGRESS.
      140 7 and the cost of living fell.—Straits Times, June 19. Few parts' of the world suffered as little as the State of Brunei during the slump. In the Administration Report for 1933, it is stated that the aggregate value of trade for the year was $4,602,805 as against $3,935,985
      and the cost of living fell.—Straits Times, June 19.  -  140 words
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      A FANTASTIC IDEA.
      175 7 Straits Times. June 19. Apparently there are people in Europe who take quite seriously the suggestion that the War Debts problem should he solved by the supply to the United States of vast quantities oi raw materials, prominent among which are rubber/and tin. From the American point
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      THE LONDON POLICE.
      98 7 Straits Times. June 19. In spite of all the harsh criticism oi the methods adopted by Lord Trenchard since his appointment as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police there can be no two opinions as to the efficiency of the body of men which he controls. In his
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      SAFETY ZONES.
      147 7 --Straits Times, June 19. At 60 places in the busier parts of London special road crossings for pedestrians have been introduced as an experiment. Why it should have taken the British authorities so long to try out a method which has worked very successfully elsewhere is difficult to
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      JAPANESE COMPETITION.
      422 7 to the depreciation of the yen —Straits Times, June 20. In a report just issued, Mr. Harold Butler. Director of the International Labour Office, emphasises the influence of monetary measures in connection with the economic situation of various countries He holds that the tremendous increase in Japanese production
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      THE LABOUR SITUATION.
      202 7 Straits Times, June 20 In yesterday’s leading article. In which we discussed fears that a labour shortage of critical proportions is developing rapidly, the following statement appeared Chinese immigrants are limited to 1.000 a month, which the Chinese Protectorate con siders is quite sumcient.” That statement was
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      SPEED.
      162 7 •.—Straits Times, June 20. Glenn L. Martin, an American pioneer aviator and aircraft builder, quoted by the Literary Digest, says that within lour or five years it vlll be possible for air passengers to take* oiT from New York lor Europe at 4 pm. have dinner on the plane
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    BIRTHS
    56 7 SYMES.—At Singapore on June 13, 1934, to Bobble, wife of Dr. R. L. Symes of Sungkal, Perak, a son. BEAMAN.—At the Maternlt" Hospital, Singapore on June 14, 1934 to Mr. Mrs. W. If. Beainun, a son. HOI-M. —At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore on June 18, 1934, to Marjorie, wife
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    MARRIAGE
    43 7 RETNASAMY—SIVAHAMI— The wedding took place on May 19, 1934, at Mariammun Temple, Kuala Lumpur, of Mr. R. Rethnasamy of the Municipal Architect St Building Dept., Singapore, and Miss Hlvahaml Ammul, daughter of Mr. R. S. Mudallar, auctioneer and appraiser of Kuala Lumpur.
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    69 7 DEATHS YOUNCJ. At Liverpool, tl. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Young, Philip Edward. Deeply regretted. LIM.—Mrs. Llm Kwee Eng, nee Cheang Cheow Man Neo, in her 70th year, at her residence. The "Anglers Retreat.” 7*4 mile, Paifr Panjang on June 12, 1934 at 3.30 p m. I I.VI
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    72 To Compete In Air Race.
    325 8 Inlormation received in Sirgaport from the Air Ministry reveals that entries for the London-Melbourne air »ace in October now number 72 The formation of a local committee to assist in the management of the Singapore “control” is announced meanwhile. Committee President. Group-Captain S W.
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    FIGHT TO RAISE THE M2 RECALLED.
    364 8 Men From the Tedworth Now In Singapore. I I A warrant officer now aboard H.M.S. Terror, the monitor at the Naval Base, was awarded the M.B.E, in the Birthday Honours for the part he played in the unsuccessful attempts to raise the ill-fated submarine
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    BEAUTY THROUGH THE AGES.
    406 8 (From Our Own Correspond. .nt. > Kuala Lumpur. June 19. The Pageant of Beauty to be held here this week promises to be as good if not a better production than that shown in Singapore There will be several new characters and extra cabaret numbers, particularly
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    SULTANS’ FAMILIES TO BE UNITED.
    269 8 Elaborate Preparations For Wedding. (From Our Own Correspondent.' Ipoh, June 18. An elaborate programme of ceremonies has been arranged to take place at Kuala Kangsar irom une 21 until July 30 in honour of the wedding of Vang ulia Raja Rapeah. daughter oi His Highness
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    N. I. QUOTAS.
    300 8 Surprise At Iwaki Press Attitude. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, June 19 A spokesman of the Department cr Economics has expressed surprise at the remarkable reaction of the Japanese Iwaki press to the moderate opening speech of the Governor-General In the People’s Council. He expressed the opinion
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    MR. C. J. H. LOWE.
    148 8 Death Of Klang Resident At Medan. (From Our Own Correspondents Klang, June 19. Information was received here last night of the death which took place yesterday at Medan of Mr. C. J. H. Lowe, secretary and assessor of the Sanitary Board. Klang. Mr. Lowe celebrated
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    BISHOP DEVALS.
    61 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.' Kuala Lumpur, June IB The Right Rev. Monsignor Adrian Devals, D.D., Bishop of Malacca, wus welcomed by a large gathering wh a he arrived here yesterday. His Lordship conducted the confirmation service at St. Anthony’s Church, and following Mass an address ot w« come
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    RECISSION OF PURCHASE OF MINING LAND SOUGHT.
    1873 9 Allegations Of Bribes And Secret Commissions. From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. June 19. A suit which commenced before Mr.; Justice Howes in the Supreme Court,, ipoh. this morning, in which a private limited company, registered .in Singapore, which was formed f«*r a particular
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    TUNGKU’S CLAIM DISMISSED.
    258 9 Action Over A Report At Police Station. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. June 10. Before Mr. Justice N. D Mudte. in the Seremban Supreme Court, onlay, Tungku Suleiman bin Yam Tuan Antar, a brother of the lute Yang dt Pertuan Bcsar. claimed from inche Ismail bin Dato
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    TAN KAH KEE STOCK.
    266 9 Bi>? Shoe Sale Attracts Many Inquiries. The biggest sale ol shoes yet to take place In Singapore is at present in progress. Tenders have been Invited lor the disposal of 118.000 pairs of Tan Kah Kee shoes, representing practically the entire remaining stock from the works
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    TEACHERS DINE.
    55 9 <From Our <)vs,?i Correspondent. > Scremban, June 19. There was a largo attendance of schoolmasters at the King George V School. Scrernban. last night when the Negri Sembilan Teachers Association entertained Mr. R. F. Gunn, Inspector of Schools, Negri Sembilan. to dinner, prior to his departure on home
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    LABOUR POOL FORMED BY PERAK MINERS.
    462 10 Proposal To Tranship Coolies in Batches Of 200. From Our >,r r Correspondent Ipoh, June 15. A “labour pool." which intends to recruit coolies in eiouth China ana ship them across in batches of 200. thus faviug about s .iiird of the present cost
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  • Correspondence.
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      “ ONE THING IS LEFT... ”
      450 10 ONE THING IS LEFT... To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—A Singapore correspondent to I the Straits Times once wrote that Sin- 1 gapore would go down to history as the “last stronghold of Free Trade.” The Import Quotas Bill has been passed, so' that page is closed. If
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      TRADE CONFERENCE.
      106 10 Difficulties Arising In Batavia. (From Our Own Correspondent.* Medan, June 13. New difficulties are arising to hinder the Batavia trade conference There has been some hope that Japan will buy more sugar to oblige Java, but Mr. Sakurai. of the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. in an interview, said that
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    CROWN TO PAY COSTS.
    615 10 Woman’s Appeal. .JUDGE MAGISTRATE’S WRONG DECISION. After severely criticising the action oi tlie Second Magistrate in refusing to hear evidence which a C hinese woman wished to brinr. Mr. Justice Prichard, sitting as an appeal judge on Saturday, ordered the Crown to pa> S15 towards the
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    ANOTHER HAUL OF CHANDU.
    361 10 Fifth This Month. REVENUE MEN < (1 THROUGH STEEL PLATE i Another 1.500 tahils oi chano, well as 20 pound, ot cocaine discovered aboard the sieame*-’ Kurf Sail 8 b v preventive officers atvr t four-hour search following the vev 1 a val from Hon e
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    MR. CALDECOTT.
    195 10 Brief Holiday In Penang. The Hon. Mr. A. Caldecott, the Oihcer Administering the Government with Mrs. Caldecott, accompanied by Mr. G. A. G. Walker Private Secretary, and Mr H. G. Beverley. Aide-de Camp. arrived at Penang on Friday. His Excellency was met on board ttv Kedah as soon
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    SOBBING BOY IN POLICE COURT.
    837 11 Father Dead And Mother Charged With Murder. Crying bitterly, a seven-year-old boy stood in the witness box in the Third Magistrate’s court on Thursday to give evidence in the case in which his mother is one of live people charged with murdering his father. Two
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    DISCHARGE REFUSED.
    230 11 But Bankrupt Told He Can Apply A Year Hence. In the Bankruptcy Court on Friday. Dr. J. B. Van Cuylenberg applied for his discharge from bankruptcy. It was stated that 22 creditors had proved liabilities to the extent of $30,000 and that the debtor’s assets had realised $301.
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    NEW GOVERNOR A KEEN SPORTSMAN.
    219 11 Sir Thomas Shenton W. Thomas. K. 0.8. E.. the newly-appointed Governor of the Straits Settlem is and High Commissioner for the Mala/ States, entered the Colonial service in 1909 at the age of 30 as assistant district commissioner. East Africa Protectorate. and in the following
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    HOTEL SUED
    202 11 Wrongful Detention Of Goods Alleged. The case in which Mr. P. C. Carmichael claims $500 damages from the Grosvenor Hotel and the manageress, Mrs. Klara van Hein, for alleged wrongful detention of his goods, which included musical instruments, was reopened before Mr. H. R. Bull in the Civil
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    COLONIAL OFFICE.
    115 11 Recent Appointments And Promotions. The tollowlng are among recent Colonial Office appointments and pro motions First Appointments: Miss W. Brennan. Nursing Sister, Straits Settle ments; P. M. E. Briggs. Nursing Sister. Straits Settlements; Miss M. J Forgie, Nursing Sister. Straits Settlements; I. L. Patterson. Inspector of Mines, Federated
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    TIGER IN A HOUSE.
    192 11 Headmaster’s Terrifying Experience. (From Our Own Correspondent i Seremban, June 14. Rumours of a roaming tiger have terrified the people of Rembnu. a little town 17 miles away from Seremban. on the main road to Singapore. Early one morning a tiger’s footprints were seen in several
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    SINGAPORE WEDDING.
    327 11 The marriage took place on Saturday oi Miss Fanny Fisher, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Fisher, of Cape Town. South Africa, and Mr. W. Oerald Skey. son of Mr and Mrs. W. N. Skey, late of Singapore and now of Bromley. Kent. Mr. H.
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    SAGA OF THE BULLY OF BLUM.
    924 12 Jungle Tyrant Who Terrorised A District. Here is a story of brigandry and murder as thrilling as anv that can be found in a detective novel, and it comes from that prosaic and undemonstrative journal—the report of crime in the Federated Malay States during
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    “A WASTE OF TIME.”
    141 12 Business Man’s Views On Going To Court. "I do not want to plead; I am a business man and have no time to waste in coming to court,” declared the Chinese proprietor of Chop Cheong Lee Yuen, South Bridge Road, before Mr. H. A. Forrer, the
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    CHINESE TEACHERS EXPELLED.
    115 12 Decision Follows Raid On Medan Schools. <Froni Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, June 9. Over 20 Chinese schoolteachers in Medan have been told that they must leave to make room for 20 new ones who are coming from China. The decision has caused a sensation in the district.
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    PIONEER MINER LOOKS BACK.
    1049 12 The Early Days. $10,000 LOST IN o\P VENTURE. (From Our Own Correspondent, Kuala Lumpur, June is After risking his life fore v ear In the jungle dredging at til mine, Mr. S. D. Miles at t saved enough money to start a niipi of his own.
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    SIKH RUNS AMOK IN RAFFLES PLACE.
    314 13 Bank Cashier Chased With Gun. When a Sikh ran amok at the Banqi de I/Indo-Chine. .ffies Place, on Thursday he chased a European cashier with a revolver fired four shot* at him: and hit another watchman over the head with an axe. The Sikh
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    NEW MOTOR SIGNALS.
    305 13 Traffic Controlled Lights For Singapore. It is announced that Government contemplates purchasing two electromafic vehicle-actuated signals for use in Singapore, ard. as a step towards the introduction of this latest method of traffic control. Municipal Com mittee No. 1 has approved provision in the 1925 estimates of
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    PRESENTED AT COURT.
    44 13 Two Daughters Of Sir Robert Ho Tung. Two daughters of Sir Robert Ho fTung, Hong Kong’s Grand Old Man.’’ and one of the best-known Chinese merchant princes and philanthropists, were presented at Wednesday evening’s court, says a Reuter messages from London.
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    MALACCA SHOW.
    419 13 The Successful Exhibitions. From Our Own Co:respondent) Malacca, June 14. At the fourth annual show of the Malacca Horticultural Society the Resident Councillor’s Cup, awarded to the winner o f the highest number of points in all classes, was won by Mrs. Ee Yew Kim with 92 points.
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    TANGLIN CLUB’S ENTERPRISE.
    700 13 i No Entrance Fee And No Extra Charges. The Tanglin Club is trying a novel experiment to attract new members. At the annual meeting held In the club on Friday it was decided to waive en- trance fees for a certain number of new members it was
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    RAFFLES PLACE SHOOTING.
    126 13 Jaga Charged With Attempted Murder. Nand Singh, a jaga, who wa s alleged to have run amok outside the Ranque de I* Indo-Chine in Raffle# Plaee on Thursday evening wa# brought before Mr. J. M. Brander, the third magistrate, on Friday. He was charged with the attempted
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    MR. F. J. BRYANT.
    187 13 Retirement Of Senior F.M.S. Barrister. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 16. Mr F. J Bryant, founder of the legal firm of Messrs. Bryant and Taylor, Ipoh. and senior member of the P.M.S Bar. will sail for Europe this week on the Hakusan Maru In an
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    ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE.
    69 13 The Officer Administering the Government has appointed the following as the Assessment Committee under the Rubber Regulation Ordinance Controller of Rubber (Chairman), Deputy Controller of Rubber, Mr. D Anderson, Mr. K. Arumugam, Mr. G. C. Bailey. Mr. Choo Kla Peng, C.B.E.. Mr. C. N. Crush, Mr. C. B.
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    MOTORIST HURT.
    57 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, June 14. Mr. S. D. Warner, of Messrs. Cumberbutch and Co., Port Swettenhara. met with an accident yesterday afternoon. It appears that while he was entering a motor-car the windscreen snapped cutting his arm deeply. Ho was taken to the Klang hospital and
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    CHANGE IN SOCIAL STATUS OF CHETTIARS.
    992 14 Becoming More Important In The Public Life. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala *.umpur. June 13. Will the chettiar of tomorrow take a leading part in the public «nd social life of Malaya thus discarding the contention of these business men that they were in
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    PLANE TURNS OVER.
    93 14 Kuala Lumpur Chinese In Accident. A mishap took plate to a Kuala Lumpur Hying Club plane on Friday piloted by a young Chinese, Mr. Chong Tat. The engine apparently fallen as the plane was on its way back to the aero drome and the pilot made a
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    ALSAGOFF ESTATE MONIES.
    738 14 Beneficiaries’ Action. MR. K. J. PARKER AMONG DEFENDANTS. A matter concerning the taking of accounts ot trust monies of tlie Alsagotl estate, cann before Mr Justice Prichard, in the Supreme Court, on June 13 for further consideration. Mr R J. Farrei. a tormer Municipal President, was named
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    19TH ARMY GENERAL PASSES THROUGH.
    348 14 Held Mia Heng Vji| ajrp Ten Days. Two well-known Chinese lean passed through Singapore on Thn/* day on the Conte Rosso on their to Europe. General Chang Yen. who is only u years of age. was one of General t Ting-kai’s chief lieutenants during th
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    FOUGERE CASE TO BE REOPENED.
    74 14 Crown Decision To Appeal. An appeal by the Crown has been filed in the case concerning H. J Fougere who pleaded guilty to criminal breach of trust in respect of bonds valued at $10,000. the property of tbe Children’s Aid Society. He was sentenced on
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    MALAYAN PLANTING TOPICS.
    2054 15 Wore About Serdang—The Dairy Farm —A Sell J .so For Rubber (.bance For The R.G.A. By Our Planting Correspondent. Below our Planting Correspondent continues a series of articles describing the work being carried on at Serdang Experimental Station. The series will be continued next week. IT was
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    THE QUOTA SYSTEM.
    75 15 Japanese Retailers Hand Together. 'From Our Own Correspondent.' Medan. Jtitle 13. The Soerabajaasrh Ilandelsblad states that the six largest Japanese retail businesses in Malang have made the tollowing declaration Because the Government ol Netherlands India preparing to curtail the import ol Japanese articles, we have decided to
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    TO BE SUCCEEDED BY GOVERNOR OF THE GOLD COAST.
    1660 16 SIR. C. CLEMENTI RESIGNS. Sir Cecil Clementi. for nearly live yestr* Governor of the Straits Settlements and Hitfh Commissioner for the Malay States, who is at present in England on leave, has resigned on the grounds of ill-health with effect from
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    Tributes To His Work.
    475 16 Three Legislative Councillors D n tribute to Sir Cecil dementi's U0rk in Malaya in interviews with th? Straits Times. Their remarks are given below: SIR ARNOLD ROBINSON. i I heard ot the resignation of Sir Cecil Clementi with the greatest regret particularly so. that the reasor
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    NEW AERODROME.
    54 16 Possible Site In Batavia. From Our Own Correspondent < Medan. June 9 There is a strong rumour tha' Batavia is to have a new and up date aerodrome. Several newspapers have comment' on the possibility, and the Algernon Indisch Dagblad goes so iar as to sta'-' 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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      TOKIO STATEMENT ON KURAMOTO CASE.
      657 21 .—Reuter. Sin Kuo Min. ‘Sino-Japanese Relations Strengthened’! Shanghai, June 18. The Kuramoto incident, which caused grave concern to all parties concerned, is now closed, stated the spokesman of the Japanese Foreign Office when interviewed by press representatives yesterday, says a Tokio report. The Chinese Government
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      NANKING COOLIE.
      55 21 tion with the case.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. To Receive $10,000 Police Reward. Nanking. June 14. Y\ ei Tsung-choon, a coolie employed at the I)r. Sun Yatsen Mausoleum, who was responsible for the discovery of Mr. Kuramoto. is to receive the .510,(100 reward offered by the Nanking police in
      tion with the case.—Sin Chew Jit Poh.  -  55 words
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      MONMOUTH.
      55 21 Conservatives Hold The Seat. London. June 15 The Monmouth by-election caused by the death of Sir Charles L. ForestierWalker. the Conservative member, resulted as lollow’s:--Major A. J. Herbert (Cons.) 20.640 Rev. Daniel Hughes (Labour) 11.094 Reuter The figures at the last election were: Sir Charles L. ForestierWalker (Cons.) 24.829
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      Greater Shanghai’s New Civic Centre.
      215 21 Shanghai. June 14 Tile Central Political Council has authorised the Municipality of Greater Shanghai to float a $3,500,000 loan tor the construction of buildings and other public works, including the completion of the civic centre at Kiangwan. In order to make up for the decreased
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      CANTON EXECUTIONS.
      167 21 Echo Of The Pu Ann Piracy. Nine pirates, found guilty of participating in the recent piracy of the steamer Pu Ann. were executed by the Canton police yesterday. The “Tung Hwa Nan” murder case ended yesterday when the Canton Supreme Court passed sentence ol death on Chen Shi-cho
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      HONG KONG CASE.
      195 21 misappropriation -Sin Kuo Min and Sin Chew Jit Poll. Tobacco Company Director Forfeits $10,000 BaiL Hong Kong, June 14. Chen Lim-puk. tormer managing director of the Nanylng Brothers Tobacco Co. who ia charged with fraudulent appropriation of the com- puny's funds und fraudulent keeping of accounts. Jailed
      misappropriation -Sin Kuo Min and Sin Chew Jit Poll.  -  195 words
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      VOLUNTEER LEADER.
      49 21 Crges Campaign Be Intensified. Peiping. June 13. f»en. Li Tu, former volunteer leader and a subordinate of the famous (Jen. Ma Chanshan, is reported to have sent delegates to the various volunteer leaders in Manchukuo, encouraging them and urging the intensification of their campaign against the Japanese.
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      Anglo-German Clearing House Plan.
      220 21 Reuter London. June 15. The British Government will shortly introduce legislation to enable them to establish an Anglo-German clearing office, announced Mr. Neville Chamberlain. Chancellor ot the Exchequer, In the House of Commons with reference to the German moratorium lor six months from July 1, including
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      AGREE TO INDEPENDENCE OF AUSTRIA.
      399 22 Reuter. COMMON POLICY ENUNCIATED. Dislike For System Of Blocs Or Groups Of Nations. Vienna. June lb. It is officially stated that Signor .Mussolini and Herr Hitler have agreed to preserve the independence of Austria. Drmvn Closer Together. Venice, June 15. There can he no doubt
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      WAR DEBTS.
      36 22 —Reuter. U.S. Receives $166,538 Of $478,000,000 Due. Washington, June 16. The war debt ledgers were closed last evening with only Finland's $166,538 paid out of a total of nearly $178,000,000 due from 13 nations.—Reuter.
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      PROFESSOR TUGWELL.
      19 22 Reuter Washington. June 14. The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Prolessor Tugwell as Under-Secretary for Agriculture.—
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      ARMS CONVENTION.
      175 22 IT.S. Senate Ratifies Geneva Pact. Washington. June 16. The Senate has ratified the 1925 Geneva Arms and Ammunition Convention.—Reuter. A Washington message dated May 18 stated that the Administration had asked Congress to declare an embargo on arms shipments to Bolivia and Paraguay. President Roosevelt sent a message
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      SIR CECIL CLEMENTI.
      87 22 “Educational Policy Disapproved.” (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 15. It is alleged that Sir Cecil dementi's resignation is not unconnected with the Colonial Office's severe disapproval of his educational policy. Sir Shenton Thomas is described to me by a mutual friend as “a strong man of
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      PROVISION FOR 50 NEW SQUADRONS.
      209 22 .—Anet a-Trans-Ocean. PARITY IN THE AIR. Mr. Baldwin's Pledges Being Put Into Effect, London, June 13. Following up the recent pledges given by Mr. Stanley Baldwin that Great Britain will seek parity in the air with the greatest air power within striking distance it’ no
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      CHINESE ART EXHIBITION
      55 22 Reuter London. Jane 14. Mr. Quo Tai-chi, Chinese Minister in London, told Reuter today that Sir John Simon is enthusiastic over the proposed Chinese art exhibition. which is widely welcomed in Chinese and British circles, but there are still many preliminaries to arrange. He expects the exhibition
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      U.S. TARIFF BILL.
      14 22 Reuter. Washington. June 13 President Roosevelt has signed the Tariff Bill.—Reuter.
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      Plan To Pay Debts With Tin And Rubber.
      442 22 —Reuter. New York. June 13. Congressmen appear to be divided on the suggestion of the Secretary of State. Senator Cordell Hull, in the statement in the debt note presented to Great Britain that payments may be paid in kind. Among the Democrats.
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      HARRIMAN BANK.
      64 22 .—Reuter New York. June 12. Nine banks have offered to out of court the suit of the F de: Government to compel clearing banks to make good losses ol deposit 0 3 in the Harriman National Bank offer only 45 per cent, of the deli but it is
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      STEEL STRIKE POSTPONED.
      237 23 -Reuter. Mediation Board By Roosevelt. WORKERS’ PLAN, j Decision Of Pittsburgh Convention. i i Pittsburgh, June 16. i After deriding to postpone the strike, the steel-workers* convention adopted a plan, which has been submitted to Mr. William Green (President of the American Federation of Labour), for an
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      JOVAN MAKSIMOVITCH.
      100 23 .—Reuter. Shanghai Russian Church’s New Bishop. Belgrade. June 14. The Synod off the Russian Church in exile, with headquarters in Yugoslavia. has appointed Jovan Maksimovitch. professor of theology at Bitolj. Orthodox Bishop of Shanghai, succeeding the present Archibishop of Peiping. Maksimovitch was formerly a Russian monk. He fled
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      POLICE TO ATTEND FASCIST RALLY.
      105 23 .—Reuter. Popular Demand. K1GHT TO ENTER ALL MEETINGS. London. June 15 Measures, on which leader of all parties are to be consulted, empowering th( police to enter meetings, when warranted, in the interests of order, are to be rushed into law and will thus be
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      NOT TO PAY.
      27 23 Reuter. Rome, ...e 14. The Government has informed the United States that no war debt instalment or token payment will be made tomorrow.- Reuter.
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      $620,000,000 SCHEME.
      121 23 —Reuter. China’s Industries To Be Developed. Geneva, June 13. The thwarting of the Chinese efforts to apply the 1929 Factory Act in the foreign concessions was emphasised b\ Mr. Lie Ping-heng. the acting delegate speaking at the general discussion oi the directors’ report. Mr. Lie said the authorities
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      MUNSON SHIPPING.
      49 23 estimated at $18.000.000. —Reuter Wireless. New York. June 12. The Munson Shipping Line, which controls twenty subsidiaries. has petitioned the Federal Court for permission to reorganise under the new bankruptcy law and an extension oi time to meet its debts, which are estimated at $18.000.000. —Reuter Wire-
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      OIL CONTROL BILL.
      56 23 Reuter. Washington. June 14 The House of Representatives InterState Commerce Comm/tee today decided not to consider the Oil Control Bill during this session. Most of the observers believe that the committee’s action will definitely end the prospect of the Bill’s passage despite the fact that Mr. Roosevelt
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      To Revive Lancashire Cotton Industry.
      179 23 Reuter. London. June 15. Control of production by quota, the •elimination of surplus plant, uniform sales contracts, and the amalgamation of independent firms are recommendations for reviving the cotton industry made by the special committee of the Master Spinners Federation appointed last August. The committee
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      Indictment Of U. S. Steel Companies.
      843 23 -Reuter. Reuter Pittsburgh. June 16. A stinging indictment oi the steelmasters was made by Mr. William Green. President oi the American Federation of Labour in a speech at the steel-workers' convention. "You are matched." he said, "with perhaps uie most powerful foe in America.
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      KIDNAPPING ECHO.
      138 23 Mr. ('orkran's In London. London. June H> Mr. Charles Corkran, who was captured by bandits In Manchuria in 1932. Is engaged to marry Molly, only daughter of Capt. and the late Mrs. Payne Smith, of London. Reuter. On the morning of Sept. 7 1 M2. Mrs. Muriel Pawley
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      SERIOUS DAMAGE.
      53 23 Rruter. Hurricane Hits Slate Of Louisiana. New Orleans. June 17 Serious damage, particularly to sugar crops, was done by a hurricane which was apparently the tail-end the recent San Salvador tornado. Numerous houses In surrounding towns and hamlets were unroofed and chimneys and windows shattered but there were
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      NOT REMAKING THE MAP OF EUROPE.
      308 24 AND NO PLOTS HATCHED. Result Of Talks Not Likely To Be Felt Immediately. Both Signor Mussolini. Italy's Dictator, and Herr Hitler, Germany's Chancellor, have broken the silence concerning their meeting to discuss each other’s views of the political situation in Europe. Mussolini declared: “We
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      U.S. PUBLIC DEBT.
      67 24 —Reuter. Reaches New Record Of $27,005,000,000. Washington. The public debt has reached a new record oi $27,005,000,000, exceeding tht former highest mark of $26,596,000,000 on Aug. 31, 1919. President Roosev It’s estimate for June 30, the end of the financial year, was $29,847,000,000. but there is a
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      PENSION SCHEME.
      63 24 .—Reuter. Over Million U.S. Railway Employees Affected. Washing jt\, June 17. A pension scheme, affecting more than 1,000,000 railway employees and designed to increase employment by compulsory retirement, is embodied in legislation now awaitii. President Roosevelt’s signature. Railway com panles are required to contribute twice as much as
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      TEN KILLED.
      30 24 .—Reuter. Hava la. June 17. Ten persons were killed and 50 injured in a riot after clash between political parties The streets resembled a battieheld »o. two hours.—Reuter.
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      HITLER.
      215 24 —Reuter. Berlin. June 18 Herr Hitler, who returned here I yesterday by air from Venice, spoke at Gera. Thuringia, while on his way. It I was his first speech since his meeting i with Signor Mussolini. Herr Hitler said. "We have hatched no plots with other nations, but have
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      FACTORY EXPLOSION.
      55 24 —Reuter. Employees Rush Out Like Human Torches. Fredericksburg «Virginia), June 17. Flaming like human torches em-! ployees. including many Negroes, rush 1 ed from the burning building after a i terrific explosion wrecking the Sylvania Industrial Corporation factory here. One Negro was fatally burned and eleven Negroes were
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      ANTI-CRIME MEASURE.
      54 24 Reuter. $50,000 Reward For Capture Of Dillinger. Washington, June 16. The Senate has passed the Deficiency Bill, whose provisions include $525,000,000 for drought relief. An amendment was added to the Bill, ensuring rewards amounting to $50,000 for the capture of John (“The Killer”) Dillinger, America’s Public Enemy No.
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      THE QUOTA SYSTEM.
      33 24 .—Reuter. Plan Opposed By Colombo importers. Colombo. June 16. The Import Merchants’ Association has adopted a resolution strongly protesting against the proposed application of a quota system to Japanese imports—Reuter.
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      PAYING DEBTS IN KIND.
      224 24 Reuter. Transfer Of Quantities Of Rubber And Tin FIRST IMPRESSION. Just As Difficult As Money Payments. London. June 13. The possibility raised in the American debt note of settlement in kind has aroused the greatest interest in official circles. especially as it is an indication of
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      COTTON QUOTAS.
      103 24 i. —Reuter Wireless Malta. June 13. The Governor has issued a proclamation fixing quotas from May 7 to Dec. 31 for importation of foreign cotton rayon and textiles. The Japanese quota Is already filled—Reuter Wireless. Nigeria. Lagos. Nigeria. June 12 The Legislature has passed ali stages of the
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      POLAND FOLLOWS EXAMPLE.
      65 24 —Reuter. Isolation Camps To Be Established. Warsaw. June 18. Following the example ot Germany and Austria, the council ot ministers has passed a decree, which may be promulgated today, establishing isolation camps tor individuals who menace public order. This closely follows the assassination of the Minister ot
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      FETED IN LONDON.
      89 24 .—Reuter. Inspector-General Of The Chinese Customs. London, June 14. Sir Frederick Maze, Inspector-Gen-eral of Chinese Maritime Customs, was entertained to tea today in the House of Commons by the Chinese Committee. Yesterday he had luncheon with the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of the British Empire, when
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      BOMB THROWN.
      52 24 .—Reuter. President Wounded And Stenographer Killed. Havana, June 16. President Mendieta narrowly escaped death when a bomb was thrown while he was making a speech at a banquet here. The President was wounded in the hand, while a stenographer sitting behind him was killed and eight other people
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      BIG DEPOSITS INCREASE.
      79 24 —Reuter. J. P. Morgan And Co.’s First Statement. New r York, June lb J. P. Morgan and Co. has issued its first statement as required showing its position at June 1. It shows capital funds of approximately $57,000,000, deposits of $272,000,000 ard total resources of $344,000,000. Deposits
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      GERMAN AIMS SUSPECT.
      101 24 Reuter Should Eliminate Cause For Doubt. PREMIER’S APPEAL. Britain’s Position If Trouble Broke Out. London. June 1 X. We expect something more from Germany than she hagiven us,” declared Mr Ramsay MacDonald, the Prime Minister, referring to his disarmament speech at Easington Colliery, Durham, when he appealed
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      PROHIBITION.
      66 24 .—Reuter. U.S. Senator Seeks Its Return. Washington, June 1H. A resolution to re-establi>h national prohibition was introduced today by Senator Shep pard, author of the famou> Eighteenth Amendment. The prohibition proposal wil5 not prohibit alcoholic beverage.as under the Eighteenth Amendment, but will permit Congress to restrict and prohibit the
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      EVERY LONDON CHURCH PRAYS FOR RAIN.
      532 25 .—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. —British Wireles. —Reuter APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC. “Use Less Water” Placards On Trams And Buses. London, June 17. A prayer for rain went up in every church in the capital today at the special request of the Bishop of London in a desperate
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      BIG NOTE ISSUE.
      103 25 .—Reuter. Bill In Canadian Parliament. Otta.a, -*.e 20. The Government has ,£.tle. in the House of Commons a bill authorising the issue of notes up to $120,000,000 with a 25 per cent, gold coverage, any excess to be covered dollar for dollar by gold. Up to now
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      CHINESE WEDDING.
      92 25 Reuter Elaborate London Preparations. London. June Elaborate preparation" are bein', made for the wedding of Miss Bessie Ming and Mr. Sze, <son o> the Chinese Minister in Washington), which will take place at the Chinese Leg; v on July 7. A big reception will be held at Grosvenor
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      Terms Of Sino-Japanese Rail Pact.
      311 25 Sin Kuo Min. Shanghai. June 20 It is learned from an authoritative source that the through railway ‘*»rvlce between China and Manchukun will be restored on July 1. Mr. Yin Tung, the Chinese delegate to the Sino-Japanese rail talks, yesterday called on Gen. Yu Hsueh-chung.
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      CHINESE INVENTOR.
      45 25 recording machine.—Sin Kuo Min. Award By Government Recommended. Nanking, June 20. The Central Propaganda Department has made a recommendation that the Central Government make an award to Mr. Shih Tu-yi, a returned student from America, who recently invented a film soiindlecording machine.—Sin Kuo
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      ATTACK FEARED.
      159 25 Sin Chew Jit Poh Martial Law Declared At Mukden. Shanghai, June lo Martial law was proclaimed in r city ol Mukden last night, lollow);.g rumours oi a coming attack on the city by Chinese volunteers who hav° sworn to avenge the life of Gen. lYi.g Tieh-mei. recently executed
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      TWO MANCHU WARSHIP.
      55 25 .—Sin Kiio Min. Sunk By Volunteer Mines In Sungari River. Shanghai, June 20. Two Manchukuo gunboats out of a squadron of five, which were bombarding the Chinese volunteer positions at llan, on thl* Sungari River, have been sunk by mines laid by the Chinese, according to reports
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      SILVER BILL.
      148 25 President Roosevelt Signs. Washington. June ?0 President Roosevlet has signed the Silver Bill.- Reuter. The Silver Bill which permissively authorises the President to take over the nation’s monetary silver stock nd authorises the Secretary of the Treu sury, Mr. Morgenthau. to purchase silver at home and abroad. Purchases
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      DR. WELLINGTON KOO.
      34 25 Reuter. Amsterdam. June 18 Dr Wellington Koo is returning to China for six months. He will be replaced as Chinese representative at Geneva by Dr. Wun-sz King, Minister at The Hague.—Reuter.
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      LAUNCHED BY RADIO.
      84 25 Reuter. Button Pressed In Pretoria For Amsterdam Ceremony. Amstcrdr. June 16. For the llrst time In history long distance wireless was used for launch mg a sea vessel, when Gen. Hertzog, in Pretoria, pressed a button and sen*, the 17,000-ton Netherlands-Afrie i liner, down the Amsterdam slipway,
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      DUTCH TARIFFS.
      90 25 —Reuter Wireless (Jovcrnment Bill For Their Revision. The Hague, June 16. The Government shortly is introducing a bill revising tariffs to be effectlv' from July 1, under which foodstuffs and jraw materials. Including cotton and wool, will be admitted free, but providing duties of 3 to 6 per
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      FIVE BRITONS CAPTURED BY PIRATES.
      593 26 Reuter. BRITISH STEAMER LOOTED. Badly Wounded Officer Landed By Destroyer. Five Britons, one of them a former resident of Singapore, and a Japanese were taken captive when the new fast British steamer Shuntien was pirated while on her second trip from Tangkii to Chefoo. The
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      CAPTAIN’S STORY OF THE PIRACY.
      518 26 .—Reuter. Chefoo. June 19 The Shuntien, escorted by the destroyer. Witch, came in this morning at five o’clock. Captain Christiansen, intervieved bv Reuter, said that the piracy occurred at 10.30 pm. on Sunday, approximately 30 armed pirates taking charge of the ship. Several pirates first
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      MR. G. D. NICHOLL.
      125 26 Mr. Graeme Douglas Nicholl is well remembered in Singapore, where for two years, from 1920 to 1922. he was in the employ of the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation. He was then transferred to the Shanghai office of the company. He was with the company in
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      TUMULTOUS OVATION IN MOSCOW.
      132 26 .—Reuter Chelyuskin Expedition Members Return. Moscow. June 19 The members of the Chelyuskin ex pedition and the heroic airmen who rescued them from the Arctic ice re ceived a tremendous ovation on their arrival here today. Crowds in the Red Square thunderously cheered the babv Karina,
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      PIRACY RECORD OF 15 YEARS.
      757 26 51 Ships Attacked. 20 BRITISH OFFICERS KILLED. London. June 20. Drastic action is required to suppress the Chinese pirates who are yearly growing bolder in the Far East, says the Daily Mail, which expresses the hope that the British Government will Insist upon drastic action
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      “STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. ”
      188 27 “STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. —Reuter. ■New Anglo-French Trade I F > act Signed. London, June 18. I The Anglo-French commercial agree■ment, which was signed today, is hailled in City circles as a step in the right direction towards the breaking down of ■the barriers ol industrial nationalism ■with its
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      TOBACCO CONTROL.
      72 27 Reuter. Washington. June 18. The Senate has passed the Kerr B* 11 I tor the curtailment of the production I )l tobacco during 1934-1935. The bill I places a sales tax ranging from 25 to I 33 1 3 per cent, on all tobacco produci 1 in excess
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      PRISON FOR REDS.
      43 27 .—Reuter Wireless. Berlin. June 13. Penal servitude- sentences totalling 336 years and 39 years’ imprisonment have been imposed by the Opp-*ln. Upper Silesia, couft on 86 allegid Communists for having prepared high treasonable action and for possessing e —Reuter Wireless.
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      TRADE WITH CHINA.
      89 27 Malaya’s Unfavourable Balance. Shanghai, June 17. Figure* issued by the Finance Ministry oi Nanking show that Chinese imported commodities from Netherlands India. India. Indo-China. Siam, the Philippine Islands and Malaya to the extent of S62.310.C00 for 'he first four months of this year, and exported goods worth
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      TWELVE MEN KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
      141 27 .—Reuter. Electric Spark Strikes Petrol Tanks. Jamestown iNew York;. June 18 Twelve men were killed and between 40 to 50 injured in an explosion of three 20.000 gallon petrol tanks belonging to the Richfield Oil Co., here today. The explosion is believed to have been
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      GOVERNMENT CHEATED.
      79 27 —Reuter North Dakota Governor Out Of Office. Bismarks «N. Dakota*. June 18. Then was a sequel today to the Federal Court jury convicting the Governor ol North Dakota, W. M. Langer. and lour of his associates of defrauding the United States Government. when the Lieutenant Governor Mr O.
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      LABOUR BILL.
      86 27 —Reuter. Sent To Roosevelt For Signature. Washington. June 19 The Senate has passed the Labour Bill »for averting the strike threatened in the steel Industry). The bill has been sent to President Roosevelt for signature.—Reuter. The Labour Bill includes declarations that the workers not only have the right
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      MR. THOMAS L. MASSON.
      30 27 .—Reuter. New York. June 18. The death has taken place of Mr. Thomas L. Masson, well-known humorist and former associate editor of the Saturday Evening Post—Reuter.
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      American Army Air Corps Scandal.
      256 27 Washington, June 18. Speaking in the House of Representatives on the report oi the sub-com-mittee on military affairs asking lor the removal of Maj-Gen. Benjamin Foulois, chief of the Army Air Corps. Mr. N. Rogers. Chairman of the House military affairs committee, declared that Gen.
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      CRISIS IN CABINET AVERTED.
      165 27 Hitler And Von Papen Talk Things Over. Berlin, June 19 A crisis In the Hitler Cabinet is blowing up as a result oi Dr Goebbeis the Propaganda Minister, suppressing publication of a speech by the ViceChancellor. Herr von Papen. whicn protested against the political i*tack by
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      TIN AND RUBBER.
      93 27 Colonies Secretary To Be Questioned. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June IS. Rear-Admiral Murray Sueter (Con., Hertford) is asking the Colonial Secretary in the House of Commons on Wednesdaj whether lie is satisfied that in view of the fact that the delegate representing one or more signatory
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      TWO JAPANESE VESSELS.
      50 27 Detained Off Kamchatka By Soviet Warship. Shanghai, June 15. A cable from Vladivostok states that i two Japanese fishing boats were forcefully detained by a Russian warship off Kamchatka on June 13. A Japanese cruiser is reported to be proceeding to the scene to investigate the matter.
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      BEGINS FLIGHT TO SINGAPORE.
      121 27 Reuter I.ondon-Melbourne Air Race Survey. REFUELLING. Expert Team Being Trained. London, June 18. M r. Eric Watt Konar. to pilot with Col. Fitzmaurice, who will compete in the ia>ndon to Melbourne air race, started on a flight today to Singapore to survey the aerodromes en route,
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      DUKE OF WELLINGTON
      174 27 Reuter. Death On Anniversary Of Waterloo. London. June 1H The death took place today ot th*Duke ot Wellington on the 119th anniversary ol the famous Battle of Waterloo when his renowned grandfather the Iron Duke, defeated Napoleon Reuter. The Duke, who was 35 years of ag»*. was
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      TRADE WITH JAPAN.
      52 27 Union Times. China’s Imports Exceed Exports. Shanghai, June 18. Figures Issued by the Chinese Finance Ministry show that China’s imports from Japan from January to the end of April exceeded her exports by $5,388,436. China Imported goods, mostly piece goods, to the extent of $11,554,040 during the
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      “Attack On Russia By Japan And Germany.”
      201 27 Reuter. London, June 18 i a nign authority recently returned lroin Russia and Germany told Reuter today that the Russians will be very I interested in the talks »tween Signor Mussolini and Herr Hitler, but sceptical as to the results, since Hitler Is
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      U. S. Naval Policy In Far East.
      573 28 .—Reuter. London, June 19. Despite recent predictions in i he British press, America's naval policy in the Far Fast remains unchanged, according to American naval officials specially interviewed by Reuter. They declare that no such decision has been reached and there is no
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      U.S. FLEET LEAVES NEW YORK.
      92 28 Reuter New York. June 18 With handkerchiefs fluttered by thousands of spectators on the waterfront -and the sailors lining the decks waving their caps, the United States fleet departed today after a stay here of 18 days, during which 500.000 persons visited the fleet. The
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      REICH MORATORIUM.
      270 28 Rf uter. International Bank To Protest. Berlin. June 14. Tlie Reiehsbank has declared a full moratorium for six months from July 1, including the Dawes and Young loans cash transfers. London Not Surprised. London. June 14. The declaration of the German moratorium, although not causing much surprise on
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      EXCHANGE OF HONOURS.
      67 28 Reuter. Calcutta. June 13. It is reported from Khatmandu that the Prime Minister. Maharajah Sliumshere Jung, was invested with high Chinese honours by Mr. Liang, the Chinese Consul-General for India, who. accompanied by Mr. Daniel Lee. ViceConsul. undertook a mission on behalf of the Chinese Government. The
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      EUROPE’S POLITICAL CHESSBOARD.
      319 28 Vienna. June ID. Dr. Dollfuss »Austrian Chancellor) and M. Barthou (French Foreign Minister) had a brief talk at the railway station this evening while M. Barthou was passing through en route to Bucharest and Belgrade. M. Barthou reassured Dr. Dollfuss with regard lo French policy, and said
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      U.S. HOUSING BILL.
      154 28 Reuter. Passed By House Of Represen tatives. Washington. June 14. The House of Representatives has passed the Housing Bill, which provides for the establishment of a home credit insurance corporation capitalised at $200,000,000 the creation of an unlimited number of local mortgage associations with a minimum paid-up
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      CANTON CONFERENCE.
      35 28 Plans For 'Anti-Communist Campaign. Hong Kong. June 17. Definite decisions have been made by the joint military conference in Canton which is being attended by army leaders from Klangsi. Fukien, Hunan and Kw’angsi.
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      U.S. STEEL-WORKERS’ PEACE PLAN.
      256 28 Letter To Roosevelt HOW STRIKE MAY uv AVERTED. Washington. Jun,. 19 A four-point plan for peace n .w United States steel industry. pruned today by the steel-workers V n to President Roosevelt, proposes The establishment ol an mediation board ol three memh’rff be appointed by the
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      RUBBER POOL.
      35 28 Rumours Authoritatively Discounted. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 14. Humours of the formation of a rubber pool, which have been circulating in the City in the last few days, are authoritatively discounted.
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      CONGRESS ADJOURNS.
      149 28 —Reuter. Cay And Cheerful Scenes Witnessed. Washington. Junt 13 The closing hours of Congress were marked by gay and cheerful scenes in contrast to the bustle and often frayed tempers of the past few days. While waiting for White House finally to approve conference reports on the Housing
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    WEEK-END CRICKET IN MALAYA.
    621 29 Recreation Club Lose At Tanglin. For their return match with the United Services at Tanglin on Sunday the Singapore Recreation Cluo were without several ot their best players owing to illness and were beaten by 94 runs. The Services gained a big advantage by winning the
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    A1 Rivers Outpoints Fernandez.
    374 29 A 1 Rivers obtained a well-earned verdict over Ignacio Fernandez in a 12round contest at the New World Arena, but it cannot be said that the fight came up to expectations. For the most part it was very tame, and the crowd showed its strong disapproval.
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    WIGHTMAN CUP TO STAY IN U.S.A.
    462 29 British Women Win Only Two Matches. London. June 16. America won the Wightman Cup at Wimbledon today by 5 matches to 2. The full results (American players mentioned first) were: SINGLES Miss Paltrey beat Miss Round Miss Jacobs beat Miss Scriven. Miss Jacobs beat
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    WORLD RECORDS.
    64 29 —Reuter. New Times For Mile Anti Half-Mile. New York June 16. At Palmer Stadium, Princeton, N.J., a new world’s record for the hall mile of 1 min. 49.8 secs, was set up by Blazing” Ben Eastman, of the Olympic Club. San Francisco and a new world’s record for
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
    183 29 lhe results of the first round proper for the Singapore Island golf championship. played on he Keppel Club's course on Sunday were as follows S. J. Beattie beat T Black up F. S Gibsor b( a*. A Briggs 3 and 2. C. A Bateman beat Sq. Ldr.
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    TITLE FIGHT.
    34 29 —Reuter. Angelmann Draws With Jackie Brown. Manchester, June 17. Jackie Brown (Manchester), holder, and Angelniann (France) fought a draw in a 15-round contest here tonight for the flyweight championship of the world.
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    S.G.C. Mixed Foursomes Competition.
    45 29 The monthly mixed foursomes competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Buklt Tlmah on Sunday and resulted in a win for Miss P Margoliouth and G V Coltart with a net score of .'12 Forty-one cards were taken out
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    R. JAMES.
    51 29 Reuter Well-Known Jockey Pies From Injuries. London, June 14 R James, the well-known Jockey, died today following Injuries received at the Beverley meeting yesterday. James was thrown from his mount yesterday afternoon and struck the rails. He died this morning without regaining consciousness. James occasionally rode for His
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    CHINESE BEAT AIRMEN BY TWO CLEAR GOALS.
    695 30 And Take Second Place In League Table.. Chinese 2. R.A.F. 0. The Chinese had to go all out to defeat the R AF. by two goals to nil in a First Division match at Anson Road Stadium on June 13 Their forwards finished
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    RANGOON ROAD SCHOOL’S
    121 30 RANGOON ROAD SCHOOL’ S ANNUAL SPORTS. The annual sports of Rangoon Road School on Friday proved a very successful atfair. The weather kept fine there was a large crowd, the events were keenly contested and a thrilling fight for the house championship were all features to make it one of
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    Japanese Girl Athletes
    311 30 For White City. The Japanese women’s a thiPM i team, which is to compete in t L° Women’s Olympiad at the Whw City. London, next month. here on June 13 by the Hakusan mS en route lor Europe. ia u The Singapore Recreation Club nf fered the
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    Australia Qualifies For Zone Final
    379 30 —Reuter. Australia defeated France in the European zone semi-final of the Davis Cup on Monday and will meet Czechoslovakia for the right to ~>lay America in the inter-zone final. In the remaining singles matches Crawford 'Australia) beat Boussus 'France). 2—6. 6—2. 4—6. 6—4. 6—6. Merlin
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    Men Beat Women At Golf.
    134 30 The result of the Women vs. Men’s match at Keppel Golf Club on Sunday afternoon was a win for the men by 6 to 4*4. Details 'women mentioned first): Mrs. J. C. MacLeod, l>/ 4 W. P Douglas. 0. Mrs. P. J. Crawley, 1; A.
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    HISTORY REPEATED AT SEREMBAN.
    452 30 Command Beaten In Cup Match. From Our Own Correspondents Seremban, June 16. Magnificent goalkeeping and brilliant defensive play by the halves and backs won the Malaya Cup tie here today when the Negri Sembilan repeated her performance of two seasons ago. defeating the Malaya Command by
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    MUNICIPAL SERVICES TAKE THE LEAD.
    1055 31 COMMERCIAL CUP. Wins For Monopolies And F. and N. “A” Municipal Services 2; A.P.C.. .1. The Municipal Services eleven took the lead in the Commercial Cup Competition on Monday by inflicting a 2—l defeat upon the A P C at Geylang Stadium. The Municipality were
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    HELEN HICKS TURNS PROFESSIONAL.
    65 31 New York. June 19. The famous golfer. Miss Helen Hicks (Hard-hitting Helen) has turned professional. She announced at a luncheon party that she was following the example of Von Elm. She has thus become America’s first business-woman golfer and has contracted with a Chicago sports concern
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    LOCAL LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.
    278 31 Kamis Eliminates Chong Thutt Pitt. i The outstanding matches in the Singapore lawn tennis championships on Monday were those between Kamis. the young Malay player who defeated Roy Smith, and Chong Thutt Pitt, who was one of the Colony representatives In the Guillemard Cup match at
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    ROSS BREAKS SCHOOLS’ JUMP RECORD.
    100 31 The annual sports of the St Andrew’s School were held at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Thursday There was a large crowd present and. favoured by good weather, the afternoon proved a very enjoyable one. The events were keenly contested and there were some close
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    BEALEY’S SUCCESS.
    70 31 Wins President’s Cup At Sandwich. London. June 15. At Sandwich today In the final for the President’s Cup. Bealey beat Crabb Watt 2 and 1.—Reuter. London, June 14. At Sandwich to-day the bogey toursomes for the cup presented by Mr. Eraley in the Malayan goli meeting, was won
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    RAINBOW WINS.
    548 31 America’s Cup Defender Beats Weetamoe. Newport. Rhode Island. June 16. Mr. Harold Vanderbilts new yacht. Rainbow, defeated Weetamoe by three minutes in the first official trial for the America’s Cup defender. The fight started at a very brisk pace with fast exchanges and few clinches. After a cautious
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    CARNERA BEATEN.
    41 31 Max Baer Wins World’s Heavyweight Title. New York, June 15. Max ltaer (ILS.A.) won the heavyweight championship ot the world today, defeating Primo Camera, the Italian holder, by a technical knockout in the 11th round of a 15round contest.
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    HAMMOND FINDS HIS BEST FORM.
    1151 32 i.—Reuter. Ernest Tyldesley’s Sixth Century. Gloucestershire and Lancashir c were concerned in two of the best finishes seen in county cricket for a long time. Gloucestershire, who have been handicapped by the con tinued absence of Hammond owing to an injury to his hack, found
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    JOHORE ANNUAL RIFLE MEETING.
    844 32 Royal Challenge Cup Regained. The Johore Military Forces held their annual rifle meeting at the Kolam Ayer Range. Johore Bahmi last weekend There were over 200 entries tor the ritle events and about 20 tor the revolver competitions. The principal event was the competition for the
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    AUSTRALIANS AT WINDSOR CASTLE.
    76 32 AUSTRALIANS AT WINDSOR CASTLE were talking to the players.—R*' Wireless. London. June IT The Australian cricketers received at Windsor Castle by I*ie;r Majesties the King and Quc. Each of Their Majesties shook h.-icis with each one, and were photograph* 1 with them. Immediately the official photograph er had finished, each
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    OPENING OF SELANGOR SUMMER MEETING.
    1358 33 Interesting Racing Marred By Rain. 'From Our Own Correspondent.» Kuaia Lumpur. June 16. Three favourites justified the confidence shown In th?m today on the first day of the Selangor summer raje meeting -which unfortunately was marred by heavy rain. In the second race. Kitty Tonton
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    SENSATIONAL DEFEAT OF COLOMBO.
    332 33 Reuter. Reuter Wireless Ascot Opens With A Big Surprise. Ascot. June 19. Ihcir Majesties saw the sensational defeat of Lord Glanely’s Derby favourite. Colombo, which started at odds-on, in the St. James’s Palace Stakes at Ascot here today by Lord Rosebery’s Flamingo colt. Flamenco, by half
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    BETTER GREENS.
    350 33 Research Station’s Good Work. Vastly improved golf greens are expected to result from the work of the St. Ives Research Station, Bingley. Yorkshire, where the scientific problems of green-keeping \are investigated on behalf of the four British golf unions. Work is actively progressing on the breeding of grasses
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    Another Larwood Sensation.
    211 33 Larwood has no Intention of playing in the second Test, (said the Sunday Express (London) on June 17) which declares that the Test selectors, who are meeting today to choose tne second team, are believed to have Intended to invite Larwood and Voce. The Sunday Express says
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      $753,320 PROFIT ON HALF YEAR’S WORKING.
      260 1 Straits Trading Company’s Accounts. After writing off depreciation and making provision for bad and doubtful debts, the net profits of the Straits Trading Company, Limited for the half year ended Mar. 31, amount to $753,320.16 which, with the balance brought forward from the last
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      MALAYA TIN STATISTICS
      185 1 Domestic Production, as represented by exports trom Federated Malay States. Unfederated Malay States, and Straits Settlements, ot Tin. and Tin-in-Ore at 72%. during the month ot May, 1934. Tons Tons Federated Malay States 2.897 Unfederated Malay States. Johore 17 Kedah 10 Perils 23 Kelantan 1 Trengganu 27
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      U.S. RUBBER.
      53 1 Consumption Figures For May. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 16. United States rubber consumption during May 1934. was 43.012 tons compared with 44.947 in April. Details:— May. April, (tons.) (tons.) Arrivals 47.954 45.662 Consumption 43.012 44.947 Stocks 351,323 349.306 Afloat to U S. 57.921 56,251 Consumption of
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      CHANGKAT SALAK RUBBER & TIN.
      355 1 CHANGKAT SALAK RUBBER TIN. Death Of One Of Original Directors. The Changkat Salak Rubber and Tin. Limited, directors' report for year ended Dec. 31. states' The acreage at the close of the year stood approximately as under: 3.496 acres Para Rubber. Mature. 505) 2 acres reserve land, building sites, etc.
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      TINNED PINEAPPLES.
      91 1 During the week ending June 9 exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 100.336 cases, of which 86,892 cases were to the United Kingdom. 1,660 cases to the Continent of Europe. 6.500 cases to Canada, and 5,284 cases elsewhere. Total exports for the period Jan. 1
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      PLAN TO LIQUIDATE RATANUI.
      71 1 New Company With £60,000 Capital. tFrom Our Own Correspondent London, June R Ratanui Rubber Estate. Ltd., proposes voluntary liquidation and the formation of a new company with a capital of £60.000 in two-shilling shares For each £1 share at present held shareholders would have the right
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      COMPANY RESULTS.
      180 1 Gordon (Malaya) Dividend Of Two Per Cent. Gordon (Malaya). —Profit for 1933 £7.338: dividend. 2 per cent.; forward £11.544. Gopeng Consolidated.— Final dividend. 4* 2 d. per share, payable July 7 Tanah Datar. —Profit. £26; forward. £495. Rukit Mcrtajani.—Final dividend. per cent., and interim 2 1 2 per
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      BUFFER TIN POOL.
      124 1 F.M.S. Government To Participate. The following communique is issued by the office of the Senior Warden of Mines: It has been decided that the Federated Malay States Government will participate in the scheme for the formation of a tin buffer stock to be placed at the disposal
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      Fraser and Co.’s Market Report.
      1015 2 Fraser and Co.’s market report. dated June 19, states With an attitude of complete detachment towards Tin and Rubber shares prevailing among our local operators, there is little to be said for market conditions during the week under review which was not said in our
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      QUOTA SYSTEM.
      103 2 Move By Batavia Chamber Of Commerce. According to the Nieuws van :1< n Dag the Batavia Chamber oi Commerce has sent a request to r he Government asking them to make better provisions in connection vnh the application of the quota system for textiles. The Japanese import of
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      PALM OIL PRICES.
      71 2 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., have received by cable, June 14 prices lor Malayan palm oil and palm kernels, as follows: Palm Oil In Bulk: American prices are nominal c.i.f. landed weights Liverpool Holland Hamburg £9.0.0 per ton. Palm Oil In Barrels: c.i.f. landed weights Liverpool Continent £11.10.0
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      NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
      121 2 The eighty-eighth report of Nippoii Yu sen Kaisha «the Japan Mail Steamship Company. Limited), states:— The surplus of earnings after deducting current expenditure lor the past half-year amounts to Yen 6.464,799.14, out of which there have been provided for Depreciation of the fleet and buildings Yen 1.078.578.98
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      OIL WELL IN MADURA.
      53 2 It is announced that in an old oil concession of the Batavian Petroleum Company, the main operating unit of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company on the island Madura. In the Dutch East Indies, an oil well has been unexpec'edly struck It Is the llrst oil well
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      RUBBER SITUATION.
      76 2 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contracts Spot Seller Prices d. July- OtDcite L dou I'j pore July Sept. Dec. June 14 6 k 22>k 22M. 23 i 22" h 15 6>s 21-h 22\ 22 r S. 23*. 16 6 7/16 22*s 22\ 22 23 h 38 6 9
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      CHEAP MONEY.
      272 2 I.—Reuter. Companies Converting Debentures. London, J it 14 rhc ell'orts of the bin jompar.ics to avail themselves of the present extraordinary cheapness of n. ney is evidenced uy the decision ft tn' AngloPcrsiun Co. to repay tn» if .£4,850,000 debentures, and the British Aiuminium Co. to convert on
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      SINGAPORE TIN PRICES.
      28 2 June 14 Till. S pore ITire $112.50 rx r ricu' 15 111.75 16 111-12 j 18 110 62 a 10 110 87'; .i 20 111.75
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA RUBBER STATISTICS.
      279 2 The following information has been received lrom the Chi« 1 oi tin n tral Bureau of Statistics. Batavia: Production of estates, converted to long tons of 2.240 lb dry weight Territory Total 1933 Tons March, 1934 Tons. April 1934, Tons Java 71.827 7,365 7.603 Outer Provinces
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      STOCKS AND SHARES.
      847 3 Eraser And Co's Quotations. Singapore. June 20 Mining. Lssue Val. Pd Buyers. Sellers. 61 £1 A.sam Kumbang 37 6 40 cd. 1 (£1 Austral Malay 50 52 6 ft/- 5 Ayer Hitam Tin 15 16 cd. tfl £1 Bangrin Tin 34 9 35/6 1 1 Bataug Padang
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      Trade And Finance.
      440 3 EXCHANGE RATES. Singapore, June 20. SELLING. London. 4 months' sight 2 4 11 64 London. 3 months' sight 2 4 5/32 London. 60 days' sight 2/4 9/64 London, 30 days' sight 2/44 London, demand 2 4 7 64 London, T.T 2 '4 3/32 Lyons and Palis, demand
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      HOME AND AMERICAN STOCKS.
      289 3 Closing Quotations In London. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London. June 19. Closing quotations today ol tne principal firitish stocks are given below The rise or fall Is in relation to the price of June 14 GOVERNMENT STOCKS. BRITISH. Rise or Fall Conversion Loan 5 117 9
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        LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES JUNE 6.
        688 3 Allagar (2 1 8; Alor Pongsu (2 > 1 74; Anglo-Malay (£1) 15 3; Ayer Kunlng (£1) 26 3; Bagan Serai (£1) 12 9; Bahru (Sel.) <2 t 3 5; Banteng (£l> 22 (3; Batang <2 1 2; Batu Caves (£1) 21 3; Batu Tiga
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        SINGAPORE DOLLAR SHARE PRICES JUNE 20.
        744 3 Cupttal Issue Closing Prices Paid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall Company Co. Evat! 454.175 1 3 p.c. for year ended 28-2-34 Allenby <$1» 1 60 1 80 1 70 1 80cd 216.779 1 Nil for year 30-9-33 Alor Gajah ($1> 1.10 1.15 100 110
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