The Straits Times, 6 January 1912

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.765 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JANUARY 6. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      297 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THZ BEST 1 —[Table Linens|— HIGHEST QUALITY GOODS AT EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. DIRECT FROM THE LOOMS An Ideal Cloth for everyday use, pretty floral designs, Satin appearance, and guaranteed pure linen. Size 68 by (>8 inches Size 68 by B<"> inches Size 68 by 104 inches
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      196 1 f ROBINSON CO. Gents' Outfitters T RAINCOATS For All Weathers. No. la, as illustration, is one of those useful B -j 1 Hi green shades of Cashmere lined with an appropriate Waterproofed Woollen Lining, */'s■!-. A REALLY RAINPROOF CLOTH that contains no trace of Rubber and after •a shower it
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      10 1 DUBINY GO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMBON. GILFILLAN AND CO., LTD., SOLI AOINTS.
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    EMPIRE CABLES.
    1070 2 MR. H. SAMUEL'S IMPORTANT DECLARATIONS. Cheaper Press Rates. Iv the House of Commons on December 0, in reply to questions by Mr. Pago Croft anil Sir (1. Touhuin (Bury, Lanes, Mm.) about the improvement of cable communication between (In-ill Britain and the Dominions, Mr. Herbert Samuel (Yorks, Cleveland)
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      195 2 I The Ideal Food FOR EMACIATED CHILDREN AND ADULTS 'Kepler' Solution tor COO LIVER OIL IN HALT EXTRACT) Contains all the nourishing and vitalising elements which Nature re- V quires to build up and strengthen Every spoonful absorbed goes to in- V crease the weight and strength. h possesses a
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      13 2 For all internal complaints, Dysentery Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.
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      543 2 'CUTHM OINTMENT A SKIWHEALER' Writes One Skin-Sufferer. I Wish to Bear Testimony to the Wonders of Cuticuia Remedies,' says Another. Had Tried All Kinds of Remedies, but to No Purpose. Cuticura Remedies Cured Them. "I had likm a sutlercr from dry ecinni on my harrls (or (our or tjve years.
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      302 2 $ramopdone Records JOHN »ULL RECORDS J0» DOUBLE-SIDED, ALL THE LATEST SONGS, ETC. $1 each. LARGE SELECTION IN ENGLISH AND DUTCH RECORDS. Sole Agents: WEILL AND ZERNER, BTBAtTI SETTLEMENTS AND F.M.S. 29-3-0 Ii8 7 ITS AS GOOD TO-DAY MMft WHEN I BOUGHT IT!" J/Jjfl USE That's an c:\prcn n comiuon K
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    AMERICAN POLITICS.
    370 3 Taft's Comprehensive Message to Congress. A w ;isliiiiL;tiiii cable, of December 22, says that President Taft's message covers many matters of first importance in the public mind. He makes a strong plea for tin adoption of a system of parcels post for tbc I'nited States. Considerable space is
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    JUDGE ATTACKED.
    291 3 Prisoner Hurls Stool at Mr. Justice' Ridley. Then wa« sensational incident on December 8, in the Crown Court. Birmingham, win re Mr. .(notice llidley was disposing at t!:c Assize OHNi A ui.nu named Field. described as a labourer, was in the dock, j charged with kwtffuj Awtacaawaa giv-
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    THE INDIAN CENSUS.
    219 3 French and Portuguese Contest for Supremacy Apparent. Tht liual figures of the Indian census have now been received. It may be recalled that the provisional total, published within ten days of the census taken ou March 10, was Bl&OOtOn. After elaborate checking, it has been found that
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    Naval Officer's Smart Journey.
    110 3 A piece of exceptionally fast travelling, having ;i cciiinecUou with the revolution, is reported by the N.C Daily News. When tli trouble assumed serious dimensions one Of the flag officers of the British fleet, who was home on short furlough, was telegraphed tin, and he accomplished
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      204 3 Its neverftoge&fly jij/ to t&.Ae cr^^i^tf^ Fraser&Neav€JsS^^ SODAWATER T E UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumigatop) RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPT OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.S. WHITE ANT (JJL AND IN USE ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE IN THE F.M.S. EXTERMINATOR. IMPORTERS: AYLESBUKY AJSTD IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN BUfOAPOBI FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. grTenlsland cement do>,
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      12 3 Woods Great Peppermint Curo for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Coldx, etc.
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      567 3 "MELTONIAN 7 CRE.4I aw I LUTETIAN" I (BEAM =3C for nil k.nd, a| BrtUV. N LealVr D.K,I, Shoe SOiBIVikYW, I h— l •■BIIMMT apOT tOLPtUt I C BROWN 4 lON. LTD. LONDON. LNCLANO OMHHIED FGOO. Tn It Vm Will M BatltflM. I. R. BELILJOS ban w inform ibe public 'Lai
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      113 3 I^MCEY BRAIIiT) For a Thousand Household Uses. MONKEY BRAND Makes Copper like Gold Tin like Silver. 1861 ISMAIL AND RAHEEM Are now showing a splendid selection of JEWELLERY for NEW YEAR PRESENTS. BRAS BASHA ROAD, SINGAPORE. Far East Oxygen Acetylene Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE: BRANCH. Oxygen Gas. Dissolved Acetylene. Oxyacetylenic blowpipes
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      614 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pTa?o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANQ, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Throfeeh Bills of Lading issued for Obina Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Vorts. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1912 Outward (/or China.) Arcadia Jan 12
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      662 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly aervioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-sorew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and oonstraoted. and are fitted
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      693 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Beraerah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patari, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamni, Bandon, Langsnan Chompon Takn, Kobiak tnd Bangkok. Dim Departure 8 p.m. a. a. MAHIDOL Jan. 7 Jan. 1O REDANG Jan. 1O Jan. 13 «.s.
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      530 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUTSCHE MMPfKIIFP. FaHRTMES. NMU BREME*. Combined Bervloe. Tbe steamers ot these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremon Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, Ohina and Japan. Homeward*, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onco a month for Bremorhavon
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      678 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Horddeutseher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers ot this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vies versa) Port Said, Suea, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,
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      734 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD (Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government). New Monthly Fast Line Trieste Shanghai. From and to Trieste and Venice, railing at Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD Duo to arrive on or about Duo to Bail on or about 1012 1912
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      265 5 APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. The endcrmentiored mail steamers of the above Line maintain a repular service between Ca cotta and Japan, calling at Penang Singaporo. Hongkong and Shanghai en ronte. FLEET Ton* Commander jAfia 6,018 A. Stiwaki Gbioobt AreAk 4,600 S. H. Bilson Asbaioon Apcai 4,500 C. F. Hudson Liohinino
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      717 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. -INOAPORE TO JAVA PORTB, PORT DARWIN, THDRBDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORREB STRAITS. Also taking pasaengertr and oargo with transhipment for other VIOTO RIAN, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENSLAND PORTS, BRITIBH NF.W GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORT 3. Smooth Pattatfe. Superb
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      422 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. Canadian Facie Railway Go's Royal Mail Steamship Lin*. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Vu China, Japan, Canada and tbk Oxitid Statis. Kouto from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. R.M.3. Empress of India" Twin sore w RM.B. Empress of Japan" R.M.S."
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      502 5 ARTICLES FOB SALE. HORSE FOR SALE. Black Gelding, 16',qaiet guaranteed sound, excellent for estate ur- W. Pttersen, Johore. 26-12 Q FOR SALE. Two Stag hound and two Kangatoo hound pups, 4 months old. Apply H. S Kirwan, Dalian's Australian Hcrsc Rcpotittry. 51 111 YOUNG COCONUT PLANTS FOR BALE From an
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      418 5 James Lilly white Fiowd Co., LONDON. ACTUAL. MANUFACTURERS The "End)mlon" Tennis Racquet, Tiik Latkst Thin., in BsflßJßan, Ouaractecd for ono Season. Specially Strung for Hot Climate*. Vtei by the Leading l'lajers and in th« lest To-.iiramentp OF ALL STORES A SPORTS DEALERS. ft Arriy^^* Pi 1^ i^nV^ A most delightful
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      263 6 CONOLITE FLOORING AND DECKING Used by the Admiralty On be laid over old floors Admrable for Bathrooms. PRICES ON APPLICATION. ZINGESSOL Washable Distemper. The very best of alt. SUITABLE SHADES STOCKED Prices on Application. SOLE AGENTS: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. H. L. COGHLAN AND COMPANY, Auctioneers, Valuers and Surveyors, NO.
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      261 6 MARTELL S BRANDY the blue anqmver label. In England more Martell's is sold than any other Brand. JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER The well-known Castle Brand," brewed in Edinburgh. The best beer for a tropical climate. A. B. WACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY Supplied to both Houses of Parliament. DUMINYS CHAMPAGNE i9CO Extra Quality.
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      96 6 FOR MILK STAND WITH SAFETY ON v MILKMAID BRAND. SLEDGE MILK IS GENUINE E§S? Swiss Milk «ra ~"\ijj^ tfy From Cattle grazed on the Famous |KJi BERNESE ALPS j||gS2gSjjJ PASTURES. Ask fox*: SLEDGE BRAND. Unsweetened Condensed Milk. "SLEDGE" BRAND. Natural Sterilized Milk. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. J. MOTION
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    139 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, January 6. High Water, 10.49 a.m. Chinese Lictnre, ball of Y. M. C. A. 8 p m. Princes* Chrysanthemum, 9 p.m. M. F. A. Final for Championship, 4.45 p.m. Sunday, January 7. High Water, 0.88 a.m., 11.86 a.m. Monday, January 8. High Water, 1.17 a.m.,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    194 7 To-DIT. Hoihow and Hongkong Angbin Bpm Milacca, Port Swuttenbam and Ponang KUng 8 pm Port Diokson and Port Swettenham Milacci 8 pm Bengkali«, Ltboean Bilik, Tiindjong Halei, Mod*n and Pcuang V. Hogondorp 3 pm lYimng, Sabang, i tit hie.li. etc. Coon 3 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan
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    Hall Steamer Movements.
    154 7 The M. M. coiaoany's steatnnr Hiiphons; left Bat&via at 11 a hi. yesterday, and miy bo expected to arrive here on Sunday, the 7th instant, at about 8 a.m. The M. M. company's steamer AintraHen left Saigon at 8 a.m. to-day, and may be expected to arrive
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    456 7 Latest Arrivals. Anaiuba, Brit. str. 1158 tons, Capt. Joary, Jan S. Frc in I. Laut, Jan 1. Coal B. Moycr Co. Una His. Anuaiii. Fell, ttr. SS-9 tons, Capt Vrzia, .'.in It mi Aavtrs, Nov 9. G.c. M. M. Co. For Yokohama, Jaa 8. W. ISitiU:.:!, Uun. Mm
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    111 7 Arrivals Per steamer l'aro, Jan 6. From Kremantle. Misses Sulton, Buzaoolt, Mrr. Hicbardoon. Messrs. Goldie and Tiely. Per steamer IVrak, Jan f>.— From T. Anson j via ports. Dr. and Mrs. Giddy, Rev. F. G. and Mrs. Swindell, Mr. and MrF. H, L. Cimiiuiut!' Messrs. Latham, A.~Mathows,
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    285 7 St. Andrew's Cathedral. (Sunday, January 7, 1912.) taR Sunday aktki: Epii'lUny. 7 a.m. Matins. First Lesson Isniah LI. Second Lesson S. Matthew IV— 23. V— l 3. Hymn 80. 7.45 a.m.— Holy Communion iChokal). Introit Psalm XXIII, Chant 4-2. Service Simper. Hymn at Offertory ...79. Hymn at Communion
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    Finance & Commerce.
    255 7 Finance Commerce. ■XGHANQB. BIMGAPOM, JANI'AKY 6 1812 Ox Lo»do»— B»nk 4m/l m V*t Demand «/<„•, Private 8 m/t S/4]| 8 m/t m «/<i On OauuAtn— Bank d/d m 288J Private 8 m/i 342 i Oa F«a»ci— Bank d/d 394 Private 8 m/i W9 On India— Bank T. T. 174J Private
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      MINING.
      162 7 htue S Value el 10 10 Belt* Tin 10 10 BruanK 10 10 Kanaboi 41 £1 KintaTin 41 £1 Lahat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tic 5/- 6/- Pahaog Conscl £1 £1 Pengkalen £1 £1 Posing Babru £1 Posinfg Lam» 10 10 Rahman Hyd £1 Rahman lm Bnyers Selleifi 8.26
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      RUBBER.
      588 7 I*rae 5 Value Boyero Seller* 2/- 3/ Selangai 2.2.6 2.5.0 xd £1 £l Sendaysn LM MM £1 £1 Serenibtn 8.0.0 360 £1 41 Shelf ori -2 5 0 2. 1f 0 £1 £1 Sialang 2 13 9 218 6 3/- 2/- Singapore Pm 3/- 8/6 2/- 2/- Straits (Bertam)
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      GENERAL.
      121 7 Issue 2 Value Buyera Sellers. 10 10 Barteri norn Smelting 10.00 10 T 800 £1 41 Bleotrio Tramway* 8,6 8/0 10 10 Fraaor Ncave 47 00 47.5) 100 Howartb Krskine £7.60 100 1% p el 81.00 100 100 Kati Bro, OtL 180.00 100 100 a 8% Com. Pre. nom
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      DEBENTURES.
      49 7 Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4}% of 1907 11,600,C03 7% Spore Municipal H% of 1909 11,000,000 7% Opm Spore Municipal 4% •602,900 par Beyers Soliot s Bowarth Brstune 0% 1600,000 pai Riley, Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 I, M Singapore Electrio Tramways 6% £860,00 C M Spore Municipal 6 11,878,000 urn
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      63 7 A Russian General KilU-inorluff Was troubled for years with a very bad cough, The Army blanched and shook at tho knees, Whenever they heard hi* appalling ttnei j. They lost their sleep and their tempers, too (As liml you btcn tin re, I'm sure wou'.d you). But thuir joys increased,
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      171 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Jan 9. At saleroom, unredeemed plelge°, at 10. Jan 9.— At saleroom, freehold land situate off Gaylang Rd., at 2 30. Jan 12. At the Cable Depot, Keppel Harbour, unservicable st jres, etc., at 2.80. Jaa M. U saleroom, freehold property, known as Siglap Kstate,
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      440 7 ffioer Wobaeeo J "SPRINGBOK" Finest Quality Genuine Magaliesberg Tobacco MANUFACTURED IN TBB In 4-oz. linen bags, TPBHSYdSI. Oil U I V>. OBTAINABLB AT 1 per Bag JOHH LinLE CO., LD., I AND ROBINSON CO. THE SINGAPORE CEMENT TILE WORKS 80, Bencoolen Street. Coloured Cement Tiles, Drain Pipes. REINFORCED CONCBETE OF
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      338 7 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR PORT SWETTENHAM, PENANG, NEGAPATAM, MADRAS. PONDICHERRY, CUDDALORE, KARIKAL AND NEGAPATAM. The Company's Steamer THONGWA, 6,208 tons, R. P. Fysb, Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Monday, the Btb inßtant, at 5 p.m. Bbc has excellent accommodation for first and seoond-olass
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      148 7 HIGH-CLASS Telephone No. OI H. UNDERTAKING. *»t PHnaep Street, 8in«apo»«. MR. ALBERT L. A. DALEY Begs to inform the public that the kind patronage aooorded bim during the paw few yean, has made it necessary for him to acquire another new Rubber tyred Hearts, which surpasses all others in the
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    DEATH.
    32 8 Brows.—On Friday night, January 5, at the General Hospital, Singapore, A. Arnold Brown (formerly of Toronto, Canada), aged 26 years. Interment at Bidadari Cemetery at o p. m. today (January 6).
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6. THE CHINESE PROBLEM.
    1006 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6. THE CHINESE PROBLEM. There appears to be some danger of the peace negotiations at Shanghai coming to an abrupt and futilo close. Tang-Shao-Yi has resigned, apparently under order from I'uking, because he showed too much readiness to fall in with the demands of the
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    15 8 Quarantine restrictions against the ports of Saniarang and Hoihow, on account of cholera, are withdrawn.
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    27 8 The Ladies' Sewing Party of tho Presbyterian Church, will meet on Tuesday, 9th iust., at 4.30 p.m., at the Manse, Caveuagh Itoad, the residence of Mrs. Kunciman.
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    31 8 The dinner at the New Club, Taiping, on Christmas Day, to Mr. and Mrs. I.. C. N. Knight, on the eve of their departure for England, was a most enjoyable function.
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    28 8 The China Navigation steamer Shasi, which went ashore at Sunday Island, has been refloated with the assistance of the Kiangwo after some of her cargo had been lightened.
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    78 8 At Lomans, France, on Docoinbcr 0, a man, named Hamul who had been convicted of the murder of his father, was executed after a scene on the scaffold. Ho struggled desperately with the executioner, whilo a mob of spectators roared with fury. The executioner's assistant was iv tho act of
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    16 8 During December 16,539 Chinese immigrants arrived in Singapore, or a total during the year of 269,854.
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    18 8 An Order by His Majesty in Council applying Extradition Acts to Siam is published in the Government Gazette.
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    22 8 The output of clean ore from the Kinta Association, Ltd., for December was mine 180 piculs, tribute 606 piculs. Total 846 piculs.
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    27 8 Mr. John Hayes Hammond, jun., has perfected a method of guiding torpedoes in action by wireless electricity. The system, it is believed, will apply also to aeroplanes.
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    27 8 Bodischo Anilin and Soda Fabrik, of Lud-wigshafenon-Hhinc, Germany, have been authorised to tile a specification of an invention for improvement in connection with the manufacture of caoutchouc.
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    35 8 Mr. F. (1. Browne, of ;;s, Lambeth Avenue, Malveru, near Melbourne, Australia, has boen authorised to tile a specification of a certain invention for improved machine for cleaning the hulls of ships below water line.
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    37 8 The King will not be advised to exercise his power of disallowance with respect to the ordinance for the Incorporation of the Titular Anglican Bishop of Singapore and the ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. XXVIII of 1910.
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    42 8 An alleged case of gang robbery is reported from Bukit Timah. The complainant is an estate mandore who says ho was set upon by six Chinamen near Bukit r.injang and robbed of $92 with which he was going to pay some coolies.
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    46 8 The Earl of Plymouth states that the Festival of Empire, held a few months ago at the Crystal Palace, has resulted in a heavy loss. The public, he adds, will probably be asked to subscribe i.'T.*>,ooo above the amount to be paid for tho Crystal Palace.
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    44 8 The Crown Prince of Saxony proceeds to Ceylon in April. Prince Georg, born on January l.'i, lK'j;i, is the eldest son of King Frederick August 111., and Princes Luise of Tuscany. The royal house of Saxony count amongst the oldest reigning families in Europe.
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    51 8 The Java Times asks: When will our esteemed correspondents in Singapore and the F.M.S. remember that this is not a British Colony, and that the postage is therefore 1; I. We can forgive our friends in England the mistake, for they naturally imagine that where is a Briton, there is
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    62 8 A fire was discovered on board H.M.S. Perseus, at Bombay, on December 28. A lascar observed fire amongst a heap of cotton waste in tho stoke hold of the ship and gave the alarm. The fire was soon put out by the fire appliances in the dock. The extent of
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    61 8 A small committee, consisting of a civil officer, an engineer, and an architect, will probably bo appointed first of all to consider matters connected with the planning of new Delhi. The total amount of land notified in the current issue of the Punjab Gazette, as required by the Government of
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    71 8 The Government Gazette published notices of a receiving order anil adjudication against J.G.Boyd, broker, of The Arcade, Singapore. The act or acts of bankruptcy is stated as follows The Sheriff of Singapore on the 6th day of December, l'Jll, made his return of nulla bona to the writ of seizure
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    84 8 Mr. H. Lucas, aged 60, and his daughter. Victoria, have beeu bi ought to the General Hospital at Rangoon from Yagu by the Police, the former suffering from a severe beating and the latter from a stab wound and a broken finger. It appears that Mr. Lucas had had occasion
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    85 8 Mr. Justice Bargrave Deane has dismissed the Gaekwar of Baroda from the divorce suit of Statham v. Statham and the Gaekwar of Baroda, on the ground that according to international law a reigning sovereign cannot against his will be made a party to suits in our courts though he may
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    82 8 Mr. Maun. hell, third magistrate, passed sentence today, on a Kling employe named Samuel in the service of St. Andrew's Cathedral. Accused had orginally been charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of some garments belonging to another Kling and while that was being investigated the police found evidence
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    94 8 Some excitement was caused at Pcnang on the 4th inst. among a crowd of natives assembled on Swettenham Wharf who witnessed German troops lauding from the N.D.L. Goebcn. They formed up in double file tin the wharf in khaki uniforms ami marched into town in separate batches witli an officer
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    323 8 Mr. Van Ngan Pan's namo has been added to tho Commission of tho Peace for Singa pore. The Times of Malaya announces tho engagoraont of Lieut. Turner, of the Malay States Guides, to Miss Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Avis, the former connected with tbo cyclo trade, havo
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    St. Andrew's Society.
    38 8 A general meeting of the Singapore St. Andrew's Society held yesterday, uuder tho presidency of Dr. Galloway, resolved not to arrange any Burns night celebration iv view of the Theatre being engaged, and other circumstances.
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    Mercantile Bank of India.
    48 8 An advertisement appeared in our issue of yesterday of tho opening of a new branch of the Mercantile Bonk of India, at Kuta liahru. By in advertence the date of opening was given as January 1, whereas the date should have been February 1.
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    St. Andrew's Cathedral.
    71 8 The Bishop of Singapore will leave for •Tava on Tuesday on visitation. Archdeacon and Mrs. I/ard will sail for Home on Tnes day also, leaving Johnston's I'ier at :s.:stl p.m. During the absence of the Archde;icon, the licv. K. (i. Swindell will act as Colonial Chaplain, Singapore.
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    Entertainment at Fort Canning.
    122 8 The Fort Canning Kutertaiunu nt Societj introduced itself to an audience in the theatre on the hill last night and gave a delightful performance that was all bright MM well varied. The first part of the programme was built up on the lines of the music
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    Outrage at Temple Door.
    299 8 A party of respectable Chinese nonios, going to worship at their temple at lialestier on December 20, were the victims of a most audacious robbery at the very portals of the sacred place. Three men wore involved in the crimo and one man who has beeu
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    IRISH HOME RULE.
    154 9 CONTRASTING MR. CHURCHILL WITH HIS FATHER. Great Demonstration in the North. Rioriß's Tklkgham. London, via Durban, January 5. Sir Kdward Carson opens tho Ulster antiHome Rule campaign at Omagh, today. Contingents arc travelling thither from all parts of Ireland. Mr. Churchill opens the Liberal campaign at Belfast,
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    Arbitration.
    110 9 THE GREAT POLITICAL FIGHT IN AMERICA. Excluding Everything Important. bvm'i TIIMU& London, via Durban, January 5. Keiiter wires from Washington that many BCnators. who were formerly opposed to tho arbitration treaties iv their present form, are now inclined to accept them with an amendment proposed by Mr. Hoot excluding
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    WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.
    61 9 Rumoured Serious Difference Among ministers. Bwmk'l Telegram. London, January 6. The Conservatives are giving prominence to a Cabinet split on the women's Nrffaagi question. They say Mr. Asqiiith favours a national referendum, while Mr. Lloyd George and other powerful members of the Cabinet are inllexibly opposed thereto. The
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    RUSSIA AND PERSIA.
    62 9 More Stern Measures at Tabriz. Rkdtkb's Telegram. London, January 6. I: it.r wires from Teheran that the Hu»Hians have hanged four more Persians, at Tabriz. London, January 6. A St. Petersburg messago says that four 1 it Tabriz, from which shots at tho Itussiaus were tired have
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    CHINESE REVOLT.
    70 9 Italian Priests in Great Danger at Taiyuanfu. Hkitkk's Tklkgram. London, via Durban, .lauuary .">. The Daily Mail's OMNBMBJMBI at Peking s.iys the Secretary ol the kalian Legation has returned from Taiyuan fti. He reports that the conditions there a.c critical, liri gauds rule the town, and thirty Italian
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    D«R OsTAKIATISCIM I.LCIYK TkLSORAX.
    56 9 Merlin, January 5. It is reported in St. hllnufcuig from MuUdcn that Mtaotioa as to the cl( rtions for the riiinese Xationil Assembly have ban r. .-.iv.-d. ti Pakiog TTirrnrniiiwl will conduct the elections in tho northern provinces. Turkestan. TOM 111 Mongolia, while Mm W.pulilicang u:ll
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    CZAR AND FAMILY.
    25 9 in i: Qmuiaon Llots Tuhu, 111 rliti, .January .1. The C'/.ar and the Romlm Royal family win spend the qpriag at Kite.
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    SIVM JEWEL THEFT.
    77 9 Two Pearls Given to a Singapore Bookmaker. (From Oub Own Correspondent.) London, January 5. Jules Deboscck has boon remanded for a week at Bow Stroot, on a charge of receiving part of the Quocn of Siam's jewellery, £10,000 worth of which was lost in 1909 at Bangkok.
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    BEET SUGAR.
    46 9 Reitkk's Telki;ham. Londou, via Durban, January 5. An Anglo- Xethcrland Sugar Corporation has been formed with debentures and shares amounting to four hundred thousand sterling each. The company will acquire tho Allgeinecne Suikcr Maatschappij and develop the cultivation of sugarbeet in tho United Kingdom
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    A MERCHANT'S SUICIDE.
    27 9 Reuter'" Tklegram. London, via Durban, January 6. Theodore Rodocauachi, head of the English firm of Rodocanchi. Reynolds and Company, has committed suicide at Alexandria.
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    ROYALTY IN INDIA.
    40 9 (Rbutir's Telbgram. 1 London, January 6. A Calcutta message says Their Majesties have held a memorable Court investiture. It was the most brilliant social event in the history of Calcutta, and tho dresses and jewels were magnificent.
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    HARD ON THE SPIFS.
    40 9 Recter's Telbgram. London, via Durban, January 5. It is announced at Berlin that the British prisoners for espionage. Trench and Brandon, will be subjected to more rigorous restriction in consequence of the escape of Captain Lux.
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    THE VATICAN.
    41 9 Dir Ostasiatiscbi Lloyd Telioram. Berlin, January 5. The Vatican intends this year to celebrate the event of Christianity being made the state religion by Constantino the Great. This is meant as a counter demonstration to the Italian national eclebratiou.
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    LONDON RUBBER PRICES.
    49 9 (Kkom a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, January 6. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4,5 per lb., value. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 4 10 buyers. The market is dull.
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    KINATAN BORNEO RUBBER.
    275 9 Work Suspended Owing to Labour Troubles. A mi (tiny of the Kinatan il!orneo> Company wan lit )ii on December 6 to consider the advisability of suspending operations on the llilit Kstate. Mr. J. A. H. Drought, who prt siiled, recalled that at the last general meeting he
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    National Lifeboat Institution.
    91 9 FoUowiaa is Urn first list of subscriptions to the Woyal National Lifeboat Institution 1101. Tan Jiak Kirn, C.M.G.. »10, Mr. K. M. .lani.m <„. Itov. J. A. It. Cook li. I). P. ?2, and Mrs. Cook, Miss Cook, liev. \V. Murray, .1. I). I., .1. M,-K. A.
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    77 9 The Pinang iazettc, of the 4th inst., says: Mr. W. J. Stokes, who was manager of the" local branch of Messrs. Howarth KrskiueLtd.. before he went on leave, and Mrs. Stokes arrived here last week by tho Delta and -.pent it few days iv I'enang. They have spcut Hi enjnyaljle
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    The Rubber Industry.
    725 9 STATISTICAL POSITION QUITE SOUND. Company Reports and Dividends. The following items relating to the rubber industry are taken from the London and China Express of December 15 The inarkot for Para after firming closes rather easier, Hard Fine on the spot and December-January delivery being quoted 4s.
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    An Astute Scheme.
    257 9 Too Kye Soon, a queuoless Teochew, showed considerable acutcness in carrying out the theft for which he was sentenced in the second police court to-day. He went to a dealer's shop at Uochore a few days ago and telling the occupant that he had been sent by
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    Merlimau's New Proposal.
    69 9 A London wire of December 28, says The scheme of the directors of the Merlimau Wmlil.it Estates, Limited, to issue 200,000 2s. shares was rejected by the shareholders, and it is now announced that £40,000 in 6 per cent, debentures is to be issued shortly, redeemable at
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    North Borneo Dinner.
    335 9 FINANCIAL PROGRESS OF THE COMPANY. The Rubber Boom. A foa'uro was introduced at the North Borneo dinner at tlio Motel Cecil on December] 4, which is now to such functions. At a convenient stage of tlio proceedings tho lights wore lowered, and thcro was an interesting exhibition
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    F.M.S. POLICE.
    394 9 Discontented With The New Scale Of Pay. The Malay Mail has ma<le enquiries into the yi irviiiiiTs of police inspectors and rind that tluv are excited and indignant over the new proposals. At a meeting of inspectors they unanimously decided not to sign the new form. They have
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    SUPREME COURT.
    257 9 The Right of Appeal From District Courts. Mr. Justice Fisher delivered a number of judgments in the Supreme Court yesterday. His Lordship dismissed the petition of Tan Peck Wan for the appointment of a trustee under the will of Ang Teow *****11, in the room of Wee Hee
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    26 9 The Manila Times cables a request to us to give publicity to tl- fact that the new Manila Hotel will not open for tho Carnival season.
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    EXPENSIVE PHOTOGRAPHS.
    451 9 Singapore Merchants Raise Funds To Assist China. The demonstration and daamatic perform ance organised by the Fokien women and held in the Sin 800 Tai Hall, Wayang Street, last night,( writes a correspondent) was an undoub' ed success. For the occasion, the hall was very tastefully decorated and
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    MR. H. N. RIDLEY, C.M.G.
    415 9 Farewell Dinner at the Singapore Club. Last night, at the Singapore Clnb, a number of the personal friends of Mr. H. K. Ridley, C.M.G., M.A., F.R.S., F.L.S., etc., entertained that gentleman at dinner on the eve of his retiring from the Colonial Service as Director,
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    CIVIL SERVICE PROMOTION.
    178 9 Reply to Sir Frank Swettenham's Criticisms. Frank 11. Beck, writing to the Hongkong Daily Press, on December 27, says 1 can quite appreciate the interest of Sir Frank Swetteuham upon the subject of Colonial Governorships, but, apart from any tiling else, this is no exception to other
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    PANAMA CANAL.
    117 9 AMERICANS CLAIMING SPECIAL PREFERENCE. How International Pledges May Be Evaded. RICTER's TkIKORA*. London, January i. The British Press, referring to suggested preferential rates for American shipping in the Panama Canal, declares that the proposal is a breach of tho provision of the HayPaunceforto Treaty, stipulating equality of treatment
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    Australasia.
    118 9 GOVERNOR GENERAL TURNED OUT. Residence Taken From Him. Rbctbr's Tklforam. London, via Durban. January 6. The New Soutli WalM Government lias intimated that <i<ivi-rnment House, Syilm y, will not be available for the Governor-dene ral after June :!0. Lord Douman in a memorandum, says it will be impossible to
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    TURKEY AND ITALY.
    65 9 Peace Prospects More Hopeful. Recter's Telkc.ram. Loudon, .l;iini.ii y .'>. The Times correspondent at Salonika has reason to believe that general conditions of peace have been already arranged between Turkey and Italy, and that the near future will sec a termination of hostilities. Dbb Ostasiatischi Llotd Telkora*.
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    COLONIAL CRICKET. M.C.C. v. Fifteen of Geelong.
    83 9 Rkuiku's IMhub London, via Durban, .lanimy .1. The weather was showery when play was commenced between the M.C.C. and a Geelong fifteen this morning. The attendance was small. Geelong won the toss and put the M.C.C. iv to bat on a good wicket.
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    DR. JAMESON.
    20 9 Redtib's Telegram. London, January 6. Dr. Jameson sails to-morrow to lead the Opposition in the South African Parliament.
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    A MISSIONARY'S COLLAPSE.
    30 9 Kki-tkii's Tklkoram. London, January 6. The Chinese missionary Dr. Griffith John, has arrived in London with health greatly failed. He was conveyed forthwith to a nursing home.
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    MONGOLIA.
    41 9 Dkr Ostasiatiscue Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, January 5, In St. Petersburg circles it is declared that the coronation of tho princes of Chuturchta, Mongolia, km a religious, and not v political, significance, and that Mongolia remains under the suzerainty of China.
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    RUSSIA AND CHINA.
    26 9 DlB OgTASIATISCHI LtOYD TbLBGRAM. Merlin, January 5. The negotiations botwecu Itussia and China, particularly with regard to the Commerce Treaty, continue, without iutcrriipiion.
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    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    145 10 Members may bo interested to know that tho Singapore Garrison (iolf Club lias been cxcmpUxl from registration under tho Societies Ordinance. The final of tho championship of the Malay Football Association between, Darul Afiah and Personangan Stia. takes place this afternoon on tho reclamation ground. Kick-off at 4.45
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    DECEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    565 10 TThWjg If tlitt s, c Kee.— OOOlba, Kukab:-<OBl lbs. Mutoii: l.'.ls'.i lbs. Tebong:— t M Urn. Vigornia.— l£Bo lbs. Palmig.- SJLM lt>s. Tanjoii" Olak.— 2.:Uti lbs. Chempedak:-S£7fi lbs. liukit .Irlotong.— USßo lbs. Gula Kalmnpoiig.- :i(U00 lbs. Peagkalaa Pwriaa:— B.IM lbs. Pangkattau Batata W/WW lbs. Consolidated Batatea.-l.7fit lbs.
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    35 10 New films are being shown at the Alliambra cinematograph show Uiis evening, details of which will be found in the odvrrtis< m ut columns. The Pathe'i Animated OmsaMt haa now reachtd itssKty c i^lith edition.
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      Kilted Volunteers.
      222 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, A paragraph has appeared which stated that resulting from the recent performance of the Associated Scottish Pipers of Malaya" at Kuala Lumpur, the keener Scots there are entertaining the idea of raising a kilted company in connection with Malay States
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      Colonial Governorships.
      395 10 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The letter of Sir Frank Swcttenham in tbe Straits Times regarding Colonial Governorships being off red to military men, raises one or two issues, which I think it would be opportune to point out. There are civil, military, surveyor, engineer,
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    A CONVICTS' OUTBREAK.
    352 10 Attempted Murder of a Fellow Prisoner. Mr. Acton, second police magistrate, on Thursday, heard the case in which Ah Vi, a Cantonese prisoner at the Criminal Prison, is accuse! of having attempted to murder Soh Ah Kan, another convict at the prison. Mr. 11. G. Seth, Deputy
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    32 10 Fivo thousand additional Delhi Coronation Durbar Medals have been struck aud are to bo distributed amongst the troops, who have hitherto runic off badly as compared with civilians, says a Calcutta \v«.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    761 10 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 6, 1912. Means. LyaU and Evatt, Exohange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations tbie morning Norn value. anjen. Hellers. 21. Allagai 8/10 4/5 3/. Options 1/6 1/9 1 Anglo-Jar* 6/4} 7/8 1 Anglo- Johore 7/6
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      425 10 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BOOK-KEEPER WANTED. Wanted immediately, experienced Native Book-keeper for Allagar Rubber Estates, Perak. Apply in person to McAlister and Co., Ltd. 01 n CHINEBE BILL COLLECTOR WANTED. Wanted, a Chinese bill collector. Security required. Applications with recent testimonials to Medical Hall. 81 n_ "MIMIVILLE." 138. TANJON6 KATON6. To be
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    Rubber and Health.
    3287 11 REPORT ON SINGAPORE PARA ESTATES. The Recent Prohibition of Tamil Labour. Tii. sin^;i]«3iv I'iua Robber Ksuu s bare oome into special prominence lately in am sea, nine of the (i.HiininfMt of the F.M.B. liiiviiup.'-s. .1 t special ordinance under whiob Tamil labour on these estates wm prohibited.
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    BRITISH TRANSPORT FIRED ON.
    180 11 Her Torpedo Boat Escort Clears For Action. The steamer Kwongsang, conveying the British troops, duly arrived in Hankow on December 14, but not without being again stopped by the revolutionaries. The first occasion was at Nanking, when the vessel was stopped and searched. This, one would
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    BATU KAWAN PLANTATIONS.
    700 11 Provision of Additional Working Capital. The report of the Batu Kawan Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Limited, states that the crops hat vested during the year to September :>() aro as follows Sugar, 10,21:! piculs molasses, 99,98H gantangs coconuts, 5,37i> nuts. The area under sugar sufTerod heavily in
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    LES FAVORITES.
    1029 11 Capus Philosophy in Daring Comedy In Paris. M. Alfred Capus is often accused in Paris of being immoral because be has a knack of crystallising all the little naughtinesses of Parisian life and making them seem charming, writes John N. liaphacl in the Evening Standard. I don't know
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    SUNGEI LIANG RUBBER.
    384 11 The Position of Company at Close Of Financial Year. The second annual report of the gwd Liang Hubber Company. Limited, states Ida at the close of the financial year to June 30, the total area and cultivation of the company's estates were as follows Planted 5105 acres;
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    Daring Voyage Sequel.
    98 11 The Pandura, the iiO-foot yaw! in which Oapt. Mythc, of Annan and bis mate, Poter Araoakis, were voyaging round tho world, lias not been reported since leaving V w York. It left that city to cross the Atlantic over throe mouths ago. The voyagers sailed from Perth,
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    The Art of Billiards.
    891 11 IMPRESSIONS OF THE STEVENSON GRAY MATCH. A Spectator's Views. It would need tin- brush of a &HHH ii ■>- inwssi.mist. to ni.iii,. |Mn of iii,. ftmk billiard BWtob, so onriooa kM 'Ik; effects that conic fr.mi sharp eontraali of light ami shade, wii-.c Him flinnfatm in
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    The Press in China.
    141 11 A I'reuch resident iv Vanning, writing to a Paris contemporary, B^rM au MacMtag account of tlie gnu strides made by thii Press in the Celestial Kmpire. The development of China, ho siiys, hhonld bo a matter of disquietude lor Kuroix'aus. for in this modernism dttMM limits
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    Sir George Lewis.
    889 12 REMARKABLE CAREER OF THE FAMOUS SOLICITOR. Historic Law Suits. The Into Sir (ieoryc Lewis, the famous I .mi. Inn solicitor, who died on December 7 was, it is no exaggeration to say, one of the most remarkable men of his time. It was cheerfully remarked of him
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    Ruskin at His Best.
    159 12 What p, riaet example of Kuan's style In Mr. E. T. Cook* Life of I; rakin, just published, this is named, in the opinion ol Prof. >* I n. an the dew ripBoa, in Preterite, ul the Bhona at Genera. From M. Baotti i j< llery
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    WATER SYSTEM OF AMOY.
    921 12 American Vice-Consul's Indictment Of Supply. n the course of a report the American Vice Consul. -Mr. Charles F. Rrisscl of Amoy, ■MM that for sonic years past the lack of an adequate acceptable water system for the city of Amoy has attracted the attention of many
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    LADY MISSIONARIES DEPORTED.
    244 12 Refusing to Comply with Consular Orders. Two lady missionaries from Victoria, Australia. .Misses Molloy and Sears, arrived at Hankow from Ichanfj on the Sbasi recently iv tliu custody of the ship's captain. They wire under orders to bo deported to thtir home country for refusing to obey
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    Princess's Book.
    801 12 INTERVIEW WITH AUNT OF KING OF SPAIN. First Edition Sold Out. The Paris correspondent of The Standard, says: The breach between the Infanta Eulalia of Spain and her nephew. King Alfonso, has been the one subject of conversation in Paris to-day. The copies of her book, "Au Fil
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    "THE GROG CURVE."
    285 12 Admiral Jellicoe On Temperance in The Navy. Vice Admiral Sir John H. Jellicoe, who lias just been appointed to tlic command of the Secoud Division of the Home Fleet, recently spoke at a temperance meeting at Gibraltar, lie said that any responsible officer must realise the importance
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    World's Richest Man.
    676 12 THE LIFE STORY OF OIL TRUST'S PRESIDENT. Mr. Rockefeller's Resignation. The retiring president of tlio great Oil Trust which has bulked so largely in the industrial and political arena of the United States is reputedly the wealthiest man in the world. Statements of this character are, in
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    STUDY OF FOOTBALL.
    361 12 Rugby to be in Burton Schools Curriculum. Rugby football is in future to form part of the curriculum of the elementary schoolboy at IJurton on-Trent, says a home paper. A deputation of some of the principal supporters of Hugby football in the town, including two magistrates, Mr.
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    LOST HEIRLOOMS.
    591 12 How to Save the Art Treasures of England. Tho growing tendency 01 owners of private art collections in this country to dispose of these to rich Americans, who will give almost any price for an article they desire, must eventually result in England losing her most treasured relics,
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    TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
    379 12 An Early Conception of Wireless Telegraphy. Writing from St. Albans to The Globe, Mr. M. I. Hodding says: You are frequently printing in your widely-read journal extracts from your former issues of one hundred years ago. As a curiosity of literature I send you an extract
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    The Plough and the Pick.
    118 12 Although £.500,000,000 worth of gold has been yielded by the auriferous areas of the State of Victoria, yet far men wealth is to be won by the plough of the rural -iroduccr than by the pick of the gold digg> While tho average yearly gold
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    Outward Bound.
    670 12 PASSENGERS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE. The following passenger bookings to tho Straits are taken from the London ami China Express received by the most recent mail. It should bo understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements subsequent to tho
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    Selangor's Blue Thrush Eater.
    274 12 The song-thrush is known to many as a frequent cater of snails. It may often bo seen breaking the shells by beating them against a stone. According to the account of Mr. A. 1 Butler communicated to The Field, the blue whistling thrush of Malaya is
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    Philippine Independence Question.
    192 12 dull lII— .lones ol the committee on iusul.ir affair* of the House of Kepreseutatives, to which were referred the various IMota tioiis relating to Urn indcpende'ice of tho Philippine islands, says I Washington wire ot December 19, has reported a resolution on the subject that has tlie
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      958 13 PUBLIC SUPPORT HAS MADE US GROW Ist January. 1912, WE OPEN OUR BRANCH DEPOT At 17, Victoria Street. J£> Zb££~ (No connection with any other Furniture House). Main Show Room, 166, Orchard Road. Phone. 944. INCREASE YOUR FLOW OF LATEX. Use SULPHATE or MURIATE of POTASH with your Manures, and
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      439 14 INSURANCE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE GO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, INOAPORB Board of DlreatOMi O. A. Dfkricb. Bsq., Chairman A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Dirtotor. Pstbb Fowlib, m.b., 0.m., Chief Med. OffleerF. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev- N. J. Codvbbob. Vow Noan Pan, Esq. O«a Soon Tub, Esq. KhooSi\nTah, Esq.
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      322 14 mSUBAHCE. HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Of China. Head Office, 51a, Klangse Rd Shanghai. TO THI CHINISI GINTLl MEN OF SIHOAPOU REMEMBER that it is the UNEXPECTED that is always happening in all parts of tbe world The Home Life issues all sorts of policies to suit all sorts of
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      529 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 60.000 Shares ol £20 each £L200,C00 Reserve Fund £1,626,000 Roeervo Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 BANKBRS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd SINGAPORB BRANCH. Carrent Aoooanta are opened and intorett
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      510 14 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONB BANKING AND INSURANCE CO., LTD NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STRBET. Established 1007. Capita) paid up 11,000.000.00 Reaerve Uability ot proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tarn T»ok Joon 0. Sim Eia Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sbno 7. Tbo Hoo Lai B. Laow Chia Hinci
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      437 14 SALES BY AUCTION. JAPANESE CURIOS FANCY ARTICLES Including a Large Assortment of Beautiful Screens and Silk Embroideries, FOR SALE PRIVATELY AT REASONABLE I'RICES, At Powell Co.'s Sale-room. Raffles Place. INSPECTION INVITED. POWELL CO., Auctioneers. 101 Mortgagee's Sale of THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE SIGLAP ESTATE, Situate at Hast
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1081 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Tlie rcccut debate in tlic House of Lords on the first report of the Hood ISoard brought out several points of general interest, says The Times. The Jtoad Hoard is evidently becoming a. national institution, of great iiuportauce to the thousands
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