The Straits Times, 11 January 1930

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AKD MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1930 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. JANUARY 11, 1930 PRICE 10 CENTS
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      383 1 Ny Carlsberg J Beer In hnttln and OB draught. Sol* Importera EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Inc. In Denmark) SINGAPORE. n Mm)K Whu > ROBINSON k CO., LTD. KCCLSOYIS XX ny tou should use J^ beg to announce SLEDGE Jk BRAND (M tirft^^ate.. \v|,,^m, EVENING GOWNS The Super-Condensed Milk of Switzerland
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      12 1 Prime Portland "OK" CEMENT EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Inc. in Dcninurk) SINGAPORK.
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      517 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO BBBYICBB. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAjr.STY'B GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAB EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CIIINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. KARMALA ».>OO Jan. 11 KASHMIR ».«0» •>,»"•
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      579 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) i TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and liotterdam. Vessel* Tonnage Due Sail FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Jan. 16 17 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,600 Jan. 80 81 HAKUSAN .MARU 10,500 Feb. 16 17 t KITANO MARU 8,000 Feb. 27 28 HARUNA MARU 10,600 Mar. 13 14 t
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      499 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (lucorporUed in England) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARI.'I J.A (7*05 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and, finett ateamer* tradii g to
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      661 2 K. 1 M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to Passage, Freight, Transhipment Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapore and StralU Settlements of the Official Tourist* Bureau of Java. SCHOUTEN— January 12, Riouw,
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      571 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHD? CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICES TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMENGENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. (Route
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      539 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Sism) EANGKOK COASTING SERVICE Far Kretay, Tiengganu, Kelantun. Bangnara, Telupin, Prtani, Singora, l*acon, Sichcn, Bandon, Kohsamui, Lunjsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure SUDDHADIB Jan. 13 Jan. 16 I'RACHATIPOK Jan. M Jan. LM v MINI Jan. 27 Jan. 29 The steamers are fitted
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      434 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. DUTCH MAILS N.V. Sioomvaart Maatschappij Nederland and N.V. Rottcrdamsche Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Genoa A—ttito *z«z r Tji-rimai B.OO0 H.I.. Fob. M Clr. Hajrgcni l.V',0" S.M.N. Mar. H N.—Venji-ls route via Belawan, Sabang Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Genom, Algieri «nd Southampton to Amsterdam. RL— Vessels
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      483 3 DCsLLAB fTRAMAIP LXXt oAarf AMERICAN MAIL LiXB ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE From SINGAPORE and PENANG »ia COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES. GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang PRES. POLK Jan. M Jan. 23 Jan. 26 PRES. ADAMS Feb. 3 Feb. 6 Feb. 8
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      471 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) "KLLERMAN" LINE PASSKNCER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Uoni Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due S'por* s.s. CITY OF HEREFORD In port s.s. CITY OF TOXIC F«b. 6 s.s. CITY OF TEKIN Mar. 6 •.a.
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      480 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. 1 STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE. Sailings for United States and Canada Points from Manila and Hong Kong San Francisco, Srattle, Vancouver and Tacoma S.S. EVERETT from Manila Jan. M S.S. EVERETT from 11.
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      283 3 CAMERAS in Models ranging From $10 to $500. Illustrated Catalogue free upon request to Sole A?ents M. Wiseman Co., (Eastern), Limited. (Incorporated in England) 41/3, ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE. TILLEY SAFETY LAMft ALL BRITISH Burn Kerosene Oil (not Hrnrlnn Ahanlatol) WlMmwl Jf_fB_j_P___ Braaa. 18 IoBUtV A •■p»ii'^ Al_ iuK* (ioTrrnanent* _9ff^_Z?____S____Rk
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      218 3 We have just unpacked a fresh consignment of the well-known and excellent "ARROW" SPORT SHIRTS All sizes stocked. To avoid disappointment an enrly call will be much appreciated. THE THE HIGH STREET GENERAL STORE, LTD., 51/52, HIGH 8TREKT. "modern sanitation AND SANITARY EQUIPMENT for DOMESTIC AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS. Applj to
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      864 4 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT FORM. s To The Advertising Manager, Straits Times, Cecil Streeai Please insert the following small advertisement for days: i I i 1 1 I I J l i Ther« are approximately seven words to a line and there is a flat rale chares of 23 cents per line
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      680 4 e»e-» MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE, Baby Austin in perfect running order. Apply Miss Willook, 37, Cairnhill Road. MOTOR LORRY, (second hand) wanted. State price, make and age. 135, Straits Times. ITALASIA, LIMITED, Orchard Road, here always an attractive selection of second hand cars. FOR SALE (cheap) Norton motor-cycle with side-car,
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      920 4 BOARD AND LODGING GROSVENOR HOTBL, European management, central, modern conveniences. BEAUTIFUL furnished home has one vacancy end January. Telephone 3319. BALCONY Rooms, at 2 Lloyd Road. Excellent table. Very low rates. Central. Call o p.m. A FEW VACANCIES occur at No. 7, Institution Hill. Mrs. Mtllard. Phone 7004. VACANT from
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      808 4 OFFICES AND GODOWNS LARGE OFFICES to let at 9, De Soaza Street. Apply within. TO LET, 4 and 4-A, Raffles Place. Immediat entry. Apply Meyer- Brothers. TO LET, No. 34, Cecil Street aad Oodown No. 7, Bernam Street. Apply Merer Bros. TO LET, OFFICES at 4, Prince Street, top floor.
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      716 4 POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS DEPARTMENT To Printers, Advertisers and Publicity Agents. Tenders are invited for the printing of and advertising rights in the Federated Malay States Telephone Directory, commencing with the issue of April 1, 1930. Full particulars of the conditions and general terms of contract- together with forms of tender
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      617 4 AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold land and house No. 163, off East Coast Road, 999 years' leasehold land and houses Nos. 11, Mohamed Sultan Road and S7 (old No. 26) Bain Street, Singapore and 100 shares in local hank under arbitration agreement dated June 5, 1929, Chop Hup Leong and
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      394 5 To those living in Hotels. You are entitled to comfortable SLEEP. No Bed can be comfortable unless fitted with a Bed Spring Mattress that will NOT SAG I The One Bed Spring that WILL NOT sag is THE Simmons "Royal Ace" Makes sleep a pleasure. Stocked in all sizes to
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      272 5 By Appoint- H M Xln mini In YjrMMHKcV) George V. RAR-LOCK TYPEWRITERS BRITISH— and BEST Uritlaa Capital, Management, Material and Labour have made the Bar-Lock supreme. Th.- latest model tency combined. Your inquiry will be welcomed by Bar-Lock Typewriter Agency, .11, Raffles Place. SINGAPORE. 8. Market Street, KUALA LUMPLRE. We
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      187 5 UNICORN STOUT Specially bottled for G. H. SLOT CO., LTD. PENANG AND SINGAPOREI NEW SHIPMENTS Valspar Varnish and Enamels Waterspar Varnish Stains Will not turn White. They are Waterproof, Heatproof and Weatherproof. Colours Light Oak, Dark Oak, Walnut, Mahogany and Dark Mahogany. Also Aspinall's Enamels, Ready Mixed Paints, Varnishes, etc.,
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      388 5 "HERO-FLUTE" HARMONIUMS "KASRIEL" made in Paris. 2 seta of reeds, 4 stops, 3 octaves and mahogany polished. Price $75.00. Monthly instalments can be arranged. SEASON CO., LTD. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements and Registered under
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      209 5 w HEALTH J*Hi uappineqq j^ nArr IWluo HI 'twill 111 in Every Bottle il^^P^S Phone 3463 i||i|i FOR YOU! TRIAL ORDER |P||||| THE PH(ENIX 0 'i^^ill Aerated Water SINGAPORE. RAFFLES CAFE BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY. BRAS BASAH ROAD. 'Phone 2920. QUALITY and SERVICE I&EALS ALA CARTE New Up-to-date Kitchen and Special
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    HINDU-MUSLIM UNITY PLEA.
    711 6 Sir M. Shaft's Letter. APPEAL TO PANDIT M. M. MALAVIYA. London, Pec. 2.">. Sir Muhammad Shaft has addressed the following open fetter to I'andit Madan Mohan Malaviya You will. I a:n sure. agree with rr.r that the resolution moved by Mr. Fenner Krockway and adopted unar.imou ;'y
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    WIESBADEN BADLY HIT.
    148 6 Regrets for Rhino Army's Departure. Wicsliadcn is heinjr hadly hit hy ihe evacuation of the Ithinc Army. The rank* <.f On unemployed a:e swollen by the Germans, who ha. I been employed by the Army. The weekly takings of shops have ilrepped, and money is scarcer than
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    TURKEY'S SUNDAY.
    235 6 To Fall Into Line With Europe. The Government has virtually decided that Sunday, not Friday, shall be the weekly day of rest. The decision has been widely commented on by the Turkish ll is understood that a draft law l-i-latin? to the change is about to be laid
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    P.I. INDEPENDENCE.
    191 6 Filipinos Claim Solemn Promise Made. Commi.-sioru'r O.-ias introduced docueonfi sstcii;:! record :u Initton on Dee. M to prove that ca's promise of independence to the Philippines la a fact, not a fable, as Reentative Wainwrigfat of New York, 'i recently. :md discussion of I ror.ouncements of American pre-
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    DANGERS OF BRIDGE.
    319 6 Vicar's Views Professor's Tirade. London, Dec. 13. The new rules of contract bridge issued by the Portland Club differ only in small details from the American code. Contract bridge has received considerable attention from bridge writers, but there is no doubt that auction bridge remains the popular
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    ROCKET TO THE MOON.
    73 6 Experiment Which May Pave The Way. Berlin, Dec. 31. While the nerve-shattered inventor. Prof. Obcrth, is recuperating in his own n.untry, Transylvania, the shooting off f his rocket, which he hopes will plumb the farthest regions of space, is awaiting kinder weather. i The rocket carries
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    FREE WILL AND EQUALITY.
    355 6 Corner-stones of British Commonwealth. London, Dec. 30. Mr. Wedgwood Benn, who was the principal guest at the dinner of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, declared that cooperation alor.e could achieve the end which was common to us all, namely, the promotion of the best interests of
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    "CROSSING THE BAR."
    66 6 Alleged Infringement Of Copyright. For ar. infringment of the copyright of Lord Tennyson's pomn "Crossing the Bar" Mr. Ke3ch, District Judge, Allahabad, granted an injunction against the Educational Book Depot and printer, N'aiior.al Press, restraining the printing an-1 publishing of the pocn r.rul the delivery to the
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    MOTOR CAR DEATHS.
    187 6 Increasing Risk to U.S. Pedestrians. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company announces a record increase in the death-rate from motor-car accidents among its 19,000,000 industrial policy holders in the United States and Canada during the first ten months of 1929. Policy holders to the number of 3,079, or
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    EUROPEANS BEATEN.
    235 6 Exciting Affair in a Village In India. How two. Europeans, a father and his r.on, wrongly suspected of shooting a village cow, were beaten by villagers was related before Mr. Justice Dalai at Allahabad High Court. It was stated that Mr. G. Neal, of Cawnpore, took his son
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    RECENT CHANGES ON THE RIVIERA.
    926 6 Why France is Preferred. MUSSOLINI AND THE TOURIST. The French Riviera is typical of the astonishing effort of reconstruction and material progress which has been made in Franr since the War, writes a special correspondent of Tho Times. The towns are clean and well equipped
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    VESSEL WRECKED.
    45 6 "Viceroy of India" Picks Up 21 of Crew Marseilles, Dec. 27. Twenty-ore of th«> crew of the Italian vessel Maria I.uisa have been landed henby the Viceroy of India which picked them up just before the Maria I.uisa sank in the Mediterranean storm.
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      319 6 Home movies with the j TRIJTH ADVERT!SI vrrw^ m ir is the last word i/v service CINE-KODAK up more FISH y*s f "KILTIE KIPPERS" \<"^\ IN A (.XASS BT THEMSEI.VtS wdj'wa' U% Mk Always fresh Hiipplus of {X. "V -ii STEEL HEAD SALMON HADDOCK W So FRESH SALMON FRESH HERRINGS
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      330 7 VICTORIA THEATRE INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS OF THE ROYAL SAMOAN DANGERS SEASON EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, JAN 15. MATINEE on Wednesday at 5.30 p.m. THE GREATEST NOVELTY SHOW EVER PRESENTED TO SINGAPORE AUDIENCES. To-Night at 9.30 p.m. Book now at LITTLE'S. $3, $2 and $1PLAYING TO CAPACITY AUDIENCES NIGHTLY. SEASON EXTENDED TO SUNDAY,
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      428 7 Raffles Hotel MONIA UTTER AND HIS ORCHESTRA Programme for Sunday, Jan. 12, at 9.30 p.m. OVERTURE Freyschutz C. M. Von Weber OPERA FANTASY "Tannhauser" R. Warner INTERVAL NOTTURNO No. 3 Libestraum F. Liszt FROM THE SUITE- No. 2 Divertimento P. Tschaikowsky Poeme M. E. Litter INTERVAL BALLET MUSIC "Polovetzian Dance"
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      312 7 I FfSVyj raj ■|i\?,JP^ I v I Entertainment BKHhgBHMKj H Ask your Manager Vt 5 j )'"Mfjf for scr ««n>ng dates MQ^n^^ "WOMAN FROM Wi-rf U£ MOSCOW" M|» IT W^ I V CLARA BOW. jS^, \?rM W THE FIRST KISS V^^.^Pr "FOOLS FOR LUCK" Jlteh^V^lW*}' &Z, FIELDS and CONKLIN. P^^^f*
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      PROPOSED CHANGE IN HELM ORDERS.
      594 8 Opinion of Master Mariner VIEWS OF SHIPPING ASSOCIATIONS. A?, a rej alt of meeting of the Cotrndl el the Chamber of Shipping in mail week, communication ins been addn the H>>;n. I of Trade arging 1 'I i.rovidod for in the International Safety Convention from
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      ITALY'S SUPER-LINER.
      191 8 details are officially given by tv.- Navigazione (;.«r;cm!LItalians supcr-iiner which ito !h built for the company by the Lenarth, Mb metres 1 ft) j breadth, 29^0 ft.) kioss torna^e. ;:'uout ;t. The ;ii::i speed Is t.i be over 27 knots, with a service speed to allow from \aplc3
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    EXCHANGES.
    41 8 Kogby, Jan. 10. are Amsterdam U mbay Is. E N-3td. liirlin 1.936, Bacharest 1 inenhagan lUM, -".I 198%, Hong 10 25, Madrid 57J76, r, 11 i" lv'ji. Paris 1. Btoeknolm I 111 Vienna MM, tvr 8| -<i ISrie, j v.
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      SHARE MARKET REPORT.
      159 8 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Singapore, Jan. 11. London. Rubber 7'*d., 3-lCd. dawn. Noon prices (London Standard) Spot 22% cents. London. -Tin £180, 6s. up. Mining. Steady. Sungei Ways 3.45-3.55, Kuchuis 1.25-1.27, Kintu Dredges 1.3-M.41, KUtag Kivera 2.30-2.40, Hong Fatts 60-G4 unts, Malaya Consols. 34-36 cents, Fenawats M-ttM
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      ALBERTA SUGAR BEETS.
      194 8 Rapidly Growing Production. The expansion of the sugar beet industry i Sontharn Alberta is such that it is likely ihat a second factory will be erected before .•o:y long- The existing plant operated by Canadian Si'jjar Factories, Ltd., at Raymond, Mjv b* unable to handle the volume
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      NATIONAL CITY BANK.
      73 8 Branch Opened in Buenos Ayres. A branch of the National City Bank of New York has been opened in But-no.--. Ayres. Ihe Brat modern airship beacon in South Imeriea will be mounted on the roof of the ■lew building, its beam of 350,000.000 candleoower will be visible
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      CHURCH SERVICES.
      454 8 ST. ANDREWS CATHLDRAL.— 1st SunJty after Epiphany, Jan. 12. luju, 7 a.m., Holj Cumn. 7.30 a.m.. Matins 8 a.m., (Choral; Hcly < ainii. No Sunday School fi.:JU p.m.. Choral j bvenaong and Barmea Holy on Jlon. Wed. and Friday at 5 >.... Tuck. Thun. ai..l .Satuiday at 7
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      25 8 From Western Australia, by Gascoyne, duo^ at Singapore to-morrow morning. From China and Japan, by Nagano Mai u, due at Singapore on Monday.
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        MINING.
        493 8 Issue Val. I'd. Buyers Seller* i'l £1 Asam Kumbang 36/- 88/- -I Ayir Hitum Tin 14/9 15 9 i'l £1 U»n K rin Tin 26/6 27/6 1 1 Butuntr I'a.lang 0.20 0.22 tt 1 1 Batu Caves 1.00 1.10 1 1 Bukit Arang u.aT'i l.H2>4 £1 £1 Burmah Malay
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        GENERAL.
        229 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller* 2 2 Alex. BricI: Prefs. 2.10 2.15 2 2 Alex, lirick Ords. 2.75 2.90 il £1 Jirit. Am. Tobacco 6.15.0 C.17.6 1 1 Central Engine 0.S0 0.60 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.45 0.55 10s. 10a. DulT Development 5/ 7 »d. Dunlop Rubber l-i
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        100 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 102 ICS ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 (1,878,000 par. 6'/c prem. Singapore Municipal 4*j p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 95 par. Singapore Municipal 4Va p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 95 par.
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        384 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. To-day 'i Prices Fraser Ly»U Co. Evalt Allcnby ($1) A lor liajan ($1) A. Hitam ($1) A. Kumng ($1) Am. Malay i$2) A. Molek ($1; A. Punas (*l) HaaM-tt ($1) Hrocas ($1) Brunei iS5) B. Jelutung ($1) I'.. Katil ($1)
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      277 8 EXCHANGE. Singapore, Jan. 11. On London, Bank 4 ra/t 2 a 15/16 Demand 2/3% Private 3 m. ci^dit 2/4 7/32 (Mi Now York, (i 561^ i'rivate UO d/i 67 '4 On France, nl 1430 On India, Bai.,i T.T 163* O.i HunK Konif, Ban!; T.T. 28>i On Shr.nBhai, Bank T.T. 113'*
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    156 8 To-day. Sik-a (Vaa Neck) 2 p.m. H< ntfkalis and Batan Si-Api-Api (Singkara) 2 p.m. Philippine Islands (Troiloa) p.,,. Uanka Island, Pladjoe and I'alembang (Senanß) 2 p.m. Ceylon, Southern and Western India (Meigen Marui .3 p.m. Saimwak (Vynet Brooke) 3 p.m. Java, South-West Sumatra, SouthEast Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    39 8 Br fCdavana I'atria Rawalpindi luhan cic Witt ::henunceaux Slaniat i.i 11 Ann. 8'pore I.nDdua Dec. 5 Dec. 28 I Dec. K.c. 1^ Jan. 4 Doc. IS Jan. 6 Doc. 12 Jan. 6 Dec. 20 Jan. 11
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    262 8 Sutuiday, January 11. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected tv arrive. hKI'i'KI. HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. Spartan, Khoen-Foene, B.P.M. Lighter IKI, Dassac. Herculrs. ■il Whai-r Ci nulis. 9sal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. j Tanjong I'acar. Albert Dock Van Swoll. .ctoria Dack Koolinda. Krppel Harhnnr. King's
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    PASSENGERS.
    230 8 The following paaMßgers arrived at Sni|tatore yestardajr: By the s.s. Troilus: Mr. \V. Viitch, Mr. W. Carrutht-rs. By the S.S. I'lannus: Mr. anil Mrs. W. W. Cole. Mr. W. Bilderbeck, Mr. (i. Wit, Mr. A. B. Babes, Mr. J. C. Walker, Mr. Tio Kwei Tek. By tbc s.s. Glengarry:
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      9 8 BUY OR SELL THROUGH THE STRAITS TIMES SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS.
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      423 8 UNICORN TEA is a very choice brand of Ceylon Tea Sole Importers G. H. SLOT CO., LTD. PENANG AND SINGAPORE. THE UN-WISDOM OF DELAY. With many people delay, even of a day, to evacuate the body's waste disturbs and distresses the whole system, and to all such Pinketles, the gentle,
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      261 8 »♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦«♦♦♦««»«♦«>♦>«>«>»♦♦♦«<< »««««<»»>«»♦»«««< I MALAYAN METEOROLOGICA SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright Wind. Station. Temperature. Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed. Weather. Max. Min. fall, shine. Humidity. tion. i T. F. Ine. houn. I m.p.h. Alor Star 92 70 Nil 10.5 75 NE 2 Fine Kutn Hhuru 84 72 0.07 8.0 85 Calm
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      169 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Saturday, January II at H. W. 6-32 a.m., 8.3, 8.7 p.m., 7.4. I.S.I', annual meeting, K.I.. Sanioan Dancers, Vic. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Sunday, January 12 >. II. \V. 7.28 a.m., S.C, 9.23 p.m., 7.8. t, Monday, January 13 H. W. 8.21 a.m., 9.0, 10.22 p.m., 8.2.
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    478 9 Rubber Prices Weaken Further. LITTLE CHANCE IN TIN OUTLOOK. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturday, 11 a.m. To-day's Trices Rubber. 23 rts.. per Ih. Tin, 17-'> tons at S!M per picul. Yesterday's Prices Rubber, I.imlon 7'» d. per Ib., down 3/16 d. New York 11' cts., per
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    AUSTRALIAN TARIFF.
    65 9 Foolish and Dangerous Policy. Ta« erea in the Auatraliaii with l»v Mr. Ernest T. th<- Leicester Chamber <>f < annual meeting in Lou Ui mad« the mo t ■> r < ■ad the diuutroui :i»'l Kijrn that lt-i-rr i ilriftmc away from I tliry an ml pting policy,
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    GOOD DIVIDEND.
    78 9 .1 manager of the Hongki .shanghai Banking Corporation re| In- h-.< received telegram from his head office 111 Hong K-.n^r stating that subject to ■adit the final dividend for the year will probabi> Dividend of £3 (three pounds) l>er shai. addition to dividend tl lone )><>uii>{ per taare,
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER RATE
    73 9 The Kurnl Board of Singapore has prescribed I rate of .29 crnt as the rate to be paid in reepect "f oact pound of rubber removed during th.- quarter ended on Dec. 31 last, frnm rubber lands ..f ion acres or more. 'I he rate prescribed by
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      SIONE TIN (F.M.S.).
      1100 9 Satisfactory Progress Of Operations. The second annual general meeting of Sionc Tin (F.M.S.i. Ltd., was held on Nov. ftl, at Winchester House. Old Broad Street, K.C., Mr. H. B. Ward (the chairman) presiding. The representative of the secretaries (Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan and Co., Ltd.) having read the
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      RUBBER RETURNS.
      43 9 < 10ve11y.— 22,400 Ib. Canton Kuantan. iOM* Ib. Kota Tinggi 73,000 Ib. Kuala Kepis.— 23,4oo Ib. Mandui-Tekong (Singapore). 13,508 Ib Pelepah Valley.— BB,ooo Ib. Kiginting. 30,000 Ib. Sungei Samah.— i,s76 Ib. Srlftiir Plantations. 21..1.-.0 11.. Tangkuk.— 24.slB Ib. Taiijong Labu.— 9,4oo Ib,
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      63 9 Tone of Market:—Easier. Latest Cable :—London Spot Sheet 7',d. per Ib. New York :—Spot Sheet G. cents 14V4 per Ib. Singapore, 12 o'clock noon, Jan. 11. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Spot Standard K.S.S. on Tender January February March Feb.-Harch i. April-Juno Buyen s>;i 23
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      BELGIAN CONGO.
      1282 9 Slow But Sound System Of Development. Major Queen Tweedy, special travelling correspondent for the Financial Times, writes as follows The Belgian Congo, the northern belt of which I visited this year, is a huge country, roughly four times the size of Spain. Up till fifty years ago it
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      SPANISH PESETA DROPS.
      172 9 Reaches Lowest Point For Six Years. Spanish exchange on Dec. 28 dropped to 137. the lowest point recorded in the local exchange market in nearly six years, says tba Manila Times. The price represents alntMt 11 collapse in the peseta since announcement of the successful flotation of
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      LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
      146 9 Messrs. Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., repurt as follows Singapore, Jan. 10. The past week has MM a further set back in prlcOS, all position* being marked down about two cents. Shipments at 48,513 tons for December were again high and present estimates for January indicate an
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      34 9 A depreciation in investments of £1,782,146 and a net loss of £281,537 is shown in the directors' report and statement of accounts to Nov. 16, of the British Cement Products and Finance Co., Ltd.
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      ANALYSIS OF RUBBER DEALERS' STOCKS.
      154 9 The following is the analysis of dealers' stocks as at Dec. 31, 1U29, in Singapore. Penang, Malacca, Province Wellesley and the Dindings, as supplied by the Acting Registrar-General of Statistics uisincis. Liry. n». loiai. Scrap All R.S.S. Crepe. U.S.S. Lump. Dry. Wat. Gradei. (1) (2)
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      INDRAGIRI RUBBER.
      575 9 Ambitious Planting Programme. At the annual general meeting of Indragiri Rubber, Ltd., which was held at the offices of the secretaries (Messrs. Evatt and Co.) yesterday. Major A. M. Thompson presided. The others present were Messrs. G. C. Knox. J. M. Sime, A. E. Baddeley, .1. A. Elias
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      SINGAPORE MARKETS.
      449 9 Official List of Approximate Prices. The following are the prices, rents per catty where not otherwise stated prevailing at the Singapore markets on Jan. 10, B3 furnished by the Food and Market Inspector Meat. Beef steak (round) 48 per catty, beef stew or curry :>*. pork, lean 01,
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      BURMA CORPORATION.
      145 9 The directors of the Burma Corporation, Ltd., have declared an interim dividend (No. 14) of 6 annas per share fro the six month* ending on Dec. 31, 1929. They have alsa declared out of accumulated profits a bonus of 1 anna per share for the twelve months ending
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    SANDAKAN LIGHT AND POWER CO.
    911 9 Increased Profit Over Previous Year. Increased profit on tho last working account v as reported at the annual meeting of the Sandakan Light and Power Co. (ISO) Ltd., held on Dec. 31, at Shanghai. There were present Mr. K. 0. Shewan (chairman), the Hon. Mr.
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    TRADE WITH INDIA.
    212 9 Lesson for British Manufacturers. Mr T M. Ainscouth, Scnioi British Trade Commissioner in India, speaking of "Our Great Indian Market," at a luncheon of the Roy»l Empire Society at the Cannon StTMl Hotel on Dec. 11, (Kir John Sandtman AlUn. M.I'., presiding), said that the decline In
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. JANUARY 11. THE CONSERVATIVE PROGRAMME.
    1035 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. JANUARY 11. THE CONSERVATIVE PROGRAMME. The Conservative and Unionist Party Conference has recently been held in London ari, en the whole, the proceedings did not give much encouragement to supporters of the party who hope to see a chan;:? of Government befo-.e 1931. Tin- two
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    THE FIVE POWER CONFERENCE.
    1733 10 A Japanese View of The Naval Problem. (By K. Y. Kfiwakami, the noted Japanese I iM>li\ic:il writer and lecturer.) t Thanks to the untiring efforts of > President Hoover and Mr. Ramsay Mac- Donaicl the world has taken anothei stride towards disarmament. The Five Power Naval
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    489 10 Mr- Stephen Winthrop of Seremban has gone on a holiday to Hong Rons. Mr. Ho Toon Kirn has been appointed a member of the Chinese Advisory Board, Penang. The Commanding Officer, Royal Air Force Base, Singapore, will hereafter be designated the Commanding Officer, Royal Air Force, Far
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    793 10 "MAN SON HOUSE." A movement has been launched in London to create a memorial to Sir Patrick nn, the man who was aeclsiasid at the Intt". national Medical Congress in 1913 as The Father of Modern Tropical Medicine." Manson's career and achievements are outlined in a
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    19 10 Messrs. B. W. Files, W. F- Zehnder and Lob Kirn Swi have lieen W appointed Municipal Commissioners for Malacca.
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    ADMIRALTY OFFERS TO SACRIFICE 20 MORE CRUISERS.
    531 11 THE ADMIRALTY'S POLICY. Will Agree to 50 Cruisers Instead of 70. COST OF BATTLESHIPS. l Too Hish Maintenance Too Expensive. London, Jan. 10. The attitude of Urn Admiralty at the forthcoming I'ivo Power Naval Conference has been outlined bf Mr. A. V. Alexander,
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    EDITOR SUED.
    121 11 Alleged Dishonoured Cheque Cause of Action. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 10. A caw v. .is mentioned in the Supreme Court, K'..:s!a Lumpur, yesterday befors M lust ice Parrar-Maaby in which a Sikh nit trhant named Harbans Singh of Kuala Lumpur sues Mr. A. Reginald h.'.iim..
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    WINTER IN CHINA.
    28 11 lVking, Jan. 10. Th ci Id wave in the north-west provir< <•• 11 reaping a trrim harvest. 15,000 deaths have occurred in North Shunai alone.— Reuter.
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    MALAYAN TRADE INCREASE.
    253 11 Due Mainly to Big Rubber Shipments. There was an all-round increase in Malayan trade last year, the value being $100,608,000 more than the trade of 1928. The increase was mainly due to the large rubber shipments, which ex- i ceeded all expectations. There was also a marked
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    THE SILVER SLUMP.
    64 11 Nanking Prohibits Gold Bar Gambling. Nanking, Jan. 10. Declaring that the slump in silver and the sensational jump in gold bar ha? seriously affected the country's finances and the'livelihood of the people, the State Council has resolved to prohibit all speculation in gold bars anJ has instructed
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    AFTER THE WEDDING.
    74 11 Belgian King and Queen Return. Rome, Jan- 10. Tha wediliir.- festiv:ti«"» ended on Friday with a jrr'a n:s*V>» (-•>* in* Opera?), which was profanely decorated. The "ah were a 'ity'." "f colour with splendid uniforms and priceless jewellery. Trans-Ocean-Rome. Jan. 11. Kinir Albert and the Queen of
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    DR. DRUMMOND SHIELS.
    109 11 Appointments Which Go With New Office. tagfcjr, Jan. 10. The Colonial Secretary has appointed Dr. Dmmmond Shifts, the Parliamentary Under Serr-tary for the Coloniis, to succeed Mr. William Lunn as chairman of the Advisory Council of Agriculture anc 1 Arim.-'l Health and of the Colonial Medical Research
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    BOOK-KEEPING METHODS.
    99 11 New York State Attorney Takes a Hand. New York, Jan. 11. The State Attorney-General's office i: now investigating the book-keeping method* of the United Cigar Stores Company under its former management. A group headed by Mr. George X MoiTOW, the chairman of the Gold-dust Corporation, purchased control of
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    CHINA'S HYDROPLANE.
    42 11 Home-Made in Five Months Costs $40,000. Shanirh li, Jan. 10. The Haichow, China's first home-made hydroplane, constructed in Fukien, has arrived at Shanghai. It took five months to build and cost $40,000. It has four motors of 360 horsepower. Renter.
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    BEWARE OF "PRETTY POLLY."
    130 11 A Mysterious Disease. OUTBREAKS IN U.S.A. AND GERMANY. New York, Jan. 11. Several outbreaks of a mysterious tropical disease, called psittacosis, believed to be contracted from parrots, is reported from four different places in America. The United States public health services have warned all owners of
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    B.B.C.'s EXTRA MILLION
    128 11 Potential Audience Now 15,000,000. Rugby, Jan. 10. During the last year there was an increase of over 1,000,000 in the number of wirclcrs licence-holders in Great Britain, biinpinx the total at the end of the year to over 2.898,000. It is climated that each liccner mean3 five
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    SMALL-POX AT SEA.
    46 11 40 Cases Aboard U.S.A. Ship. Washington. Jan. 11. The public health ?ervice has received a wireless message from the Amcricar steamer. Golden Sun, stating that she ha: idity cascr. of smail-pox abroad and ir making for Honolulu. She asks for medical assistance. Reuter.
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    N.S.W. COALFIELDS.
    118 11 Miners Return Quietly To| Their Homes. Sydney, Jan. 10. The 10.000 miners have returned to their homes and the situation is quiet. Reuter. i A message whirh appeared yesterday I stated that, resenting the Government's action in moving two trains of coal from Rothbury, 10,000 miners massed at;
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    PRESIDENT'S PHONE.
    96 11 Conversations Overheard In Poland. Warsav, Jan- 10. A scn?atinn ha« followed the revelation concerning the tapping of the telephone wires of the President, Professor Ignacy, i Mosciescki, and the Premier, M. Kar.imicr* Bartel, whose highly confidential conversations have been repeatedly overheard and taken down. M. Bai tel has
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    CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE.
    128 11 Indian Government Gets Blow In First. Calcutta, Jan. 10. In a recent speech Subhas Chandra Bee, president of the Bengal Piovincial C-ngrcw Ccmmittce. said Congress must imnit liately concentrate its attention en Bandbila, in th? Jessore district, where there wart a splendid opportunity afforded for initiating civil disobedience
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    SOVIET MAKES FUN OF RELIGION.
    111 11 Moscow Procession. MR. MACDONALD'S EFFIGY BURNED. Riga, Ian. 11. According to the Soviet newspapers .10,000 adults and 10,000 chiliii n participated in the anti-Christmas "«M style" demonstration at Mo.sccw. A great procession, headed liy lorries carrying a tableaux showing priests in vestments engaged in buffoonery,
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    MUNITIONS FOR CHINA.
    161 11 German Reply to Shanghai Attack. Berlin, Jan. 11. In connection with a recent article in a Shanghai newspaper with regard to German officers in China, and shipments of war material to China from Germany, it is semi-officially stated that President Chiang Kai-shek himself brought the officers from
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    HAGUE PROGRESS.
    102 11 Settlement of German Reparations. The Hague, J?.n. 10. Mr. Philip Sno-.vlen. Urn Chanceibr of ♦he Exchequer, interviewed by Router, said everything was proprcss'npr -atisfactorily. There «ll every reason to hor>e that the full Commission would be able t:> meet on Monday and report that. settlement 'f the German
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    CHINESE BANDITS.
    143 11 Wesleyan Mission Wi< ker Released. Hankow, Jan. 11. I Mr. Sandy has been released and has arrived safely. Reuter. I A message dated Dec. IC, stated The Reds raided Tayeh, ">0 miles south-cast of Hankow, on Dec. 13, and drove out the Government troops. The Communists Iwere well
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    "COMPLETE AGREEMENT."
    72 11 Between Sir Miles Lampson And Dr. C. T. Wang. Nanking, Jan. 10. The Foreign Minister, Dr. C. T. Wang, in a statement regarding the daily conversations with Sir Miles Lampson, the British Minister in China, who is now in Nanking, regarding ail the outstanding Sino-British issue?,— including extrality.
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    THE GOLD EMBARGO.
    83 11 To Be Removed in Japan To-day. Tokio. Jan. ft. In view of the removal of the gold ?mbsrgo. v.hkh takes effect on Saturday, the Bank of Japan is ready to meet the demand tor encashment with Yon 100,000.000 in specie, which was coined by the Osaka mirt
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    ENGLISH AS SHE IS "TALKIED."
    155 11 A nglo- American Scheme British Artists. Rugby. Jan- 10. By an agreement which has been .sigii»<i between one of the leading English companies in Encland interested in the production of talking pictures and the Radi' Keith Orpheum Corporation of America the two concerns will be
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    LONDON'S SLIMS.
    82 11 £9,000,000 Scheme To Re-House 60,000. Rugby, Jan. !0. The Health Ministry's new Sluir Clearance Bil 1 which is to be introduce* 1 in Parliament after the recess, will, it i> believed, stimulate the process of improving many parts of the leading cities, but already larjre schemes are in
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    TWELVE KILLED.
    80 11 Express Train Tragedy In India. New Delhi, Jan. 10. Six persons were killed and 13 were Injured at Clutterbuck Ganj in a collision between the Peshawar express and a goods train. The engine of the express mounted the goods train, and the front brake van anrl pa?;.eneers coaches
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    AIR ROUTE PLANS.
    217 11 Anglo-French Web to Cover Globe. Rugby, Jan. 10. The Air Minister, Lord Thompson, who last year had discussions in London with M. Laurent Eynac, the French Air Minister, upon the methods of AngloFrench co-operation in aviatien, last night made lcfcrence to this subject in a speech to
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    DUKE OF GRAFTON.
    133 11 Dies at the Age of 79 Years. London, Jan. 11. The death has occurred of the Duke of Graf ton- -RcuterAlfred William Maitland Fitzroy, Bth Duke of Grafton. would have been 80 years of a-e had he lived until March He also held the titles of Baron
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    EIGHT GOVERNORS TO GO.
    25 11 Cairo, Jan. 10. Decrees have been published dismissing cijrnt Piovincial Governor;, who wi'.l be replaced by supporters of ihe Wafd.~ Ri'Uter.
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    CITY'S HELPING HAND.
    834 11 "Open Invitation To Industry." MR. THOMAS EXPLAINS Finding Money For Re-Organisation. London, J.m. 11. An important announcement eoncern!ng the steps which are to be taken t'> rope with unemployment through the reorganisation of industry and the reequipment of factories «M Made l«y Mr. .1. H. Thomas, the
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    52 11 Private Bryan Richaid.% litul l!n. The Welch Regiment, lias been found guilty of striking hi* suprri r officer while the la 1ter was in the execution of his dutiet Bad resisting .m escort whose <lu'y it was n. havf him in ehargo, and ha- been ientenr< A la R i
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    EASTERN SMELTING COMPANY.
    1338 12 Holding Company Formed AMALGAMATION WITH OTHER INTERESTS. Tho eighteenth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Eastern Smelting Company, Limited, was held on Dec. 17, at Stafford House, Kins William Street, E.C. Sir Cecil L. Budd, K.B.E., presided, and the secretary (Mr. F. 0. Bell) read the
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    FAREWELL DINNER.
    126 12 Penang Club Honours Messrs. Frost and Thornton. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 10. The members of the Penang Club last night entertained Mr. Meadows Frost (Resident Councillor) and Mr. A. R. Thornton to a fariwell dinner. Mr. Thornton is a partner in the firm of Messrs. Wreford
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    POSTMASTER CONVICTED.
    160 12 Committed Criminal Breach Of Trust. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 11. At the Taiping Police Court, Mahadavan, postmaster at Port Weld, was convicted on a charge of criminal breach of trust as a public servant of $69.21. Mr. Allen, Supt. of Posts and Telegraphs, in his evidence
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    FIFTY YEARS AGO.
    149 12 (From the Straits Times, of Jan. 7, 1880) Now that Malacca is connected by telegraph with Singapore, might the wire not be utilised to inform us here the hour at which the outward French mails pass the City of the Ancients, which anouncement might be made known
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    STRAITS BUDGET.
    130 12 This week's Straits Budget contains some interesting pictures. The scene of the street battle between Chinese gangsters and police, in which two European inspectors were wounded, is shown, with photographs of the wounded officers. Anothtr topical picture is of the site of the assembly plant which the Ford
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    25 12 The United Chinese Musical Association of Singapore, the Yeok Si Hing Loon Tong of Penang and the Malacca Rovers Football team hnvc ceased to exist.
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    A QUESTION OF TIME.
    1808 12 European vs. Asiatic Credibility. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 9. Judgment was reserved by Mr. G. H. Nash, the Kuala Lumpur Police Magistrate, to-day when the case was concluded in which William Gillespie, the European Assistant mining engineer in the employ of the Kuchai
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    AMANULLAH'S PLIGHT.
    262 12 Nearing the End of His Resources. Pe»haw«r, Dec. 22. What are ex-Kinfr Amanullah's plans for the future At the time he left Afghanistan and went to Rome it was stated hat he would settle down there as a farmer. With the arrival of Nadir Khan on the scene
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    NO MORE PASS BOOKS.
    88 12 Typewritten Bank Statements By Robots. London, Dec. 28. 1930 will see the passing of the pass book, at least for many clients of the big: banks. Mechanical robots will be introduced in January in certain offices similar to adding machines but more versatile. They will provide
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    WANTED TO SEE HIS YOUNG SON.
    729 12 Well-known Residents In Quarrel. Well-known residents of Singapore were concerned in a quarrel which occupied the attention of the Criminal District Judge, Mr. C H- G. Clarke, yesterday afternoon. A. B. Abraham, a member of the local Jewish community, was summoned to answer a
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    EXTORTION CASE ENDS.
    231 12 Further Complaint Made By Detective. The case in which Habib bin Haji Suleiman, an Indian merchant of 2t). Malacca Street, and his assistant, Yusop Gani, were charged with extortion by compelling another Indian to sign a dolivery or&er for four bags of rice, was concluded yesterday. Mr.
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    19 12 The Institute of Chinese Physical Arts, Penang, has been dissolved on account of its being used for unlawful purposes.
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    19 12 The Singapore Miniature Rifle and Revolver Club and The United Hokkien Cemetery of Penang have been exempted trom registration,
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    ALLEGED SAMSENGS CHARGED.
    796 12 Incident in Factory. SHOTS FIRED STOKER e WOUNDED. A shooting and stabbing incident at Mr. Tan Kah Kce's rubber factory in November last was investigated in the Criminal District Court yesterday. The accused were two Chinese. Tan Soon and Tay Boon Chong. Ang Soon charged with possession
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      THE MALAYA CUP.
      243 13 To-day's Final at Kuala Lumpur. Rugby- followers from all over Malaya are in Kuala Lumpur for the final of the Malaya Cup competition, which is to be played this afternoon. Perak's hopes are high, but opinion in the South, knowing what a tough proposition the United Services
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      BUD WALLEY IN FORM.
      145 13 Clever Win Over Belgian Opponent. H. L. H." writes from London under date Dec. 16 Bud Walley, the Singapore flyweight, is fighting at the top of his form just now. He was in splendid condition yesterday, when he met Young Couard, of Belgium, over 15 rounds
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    BIGGER WICKET IN MALAYA.
    1263 13 Perak's Decision. NO NECESSITY FOR CHANGE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 9. The most important item on the agenda of the annual MHSting of tfci i'erax dickit Association, held on Wednesday, was the consideration of the bigger wicket. The committee, who had previously djsci^sid the
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    PENANG RACES.
    479 13 Handicaps for Second Day's Events. Handicaps for the second ('ay of the Panang Turf Club New Year Mei ing are as follows Horses, Clasui IV and V, Firtt Division I five fuil :'i Dunken Ban Tanage Hopaway BJ1, Dawn of Day E B, Metei rologift Conga Mac Humorous
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    LOCAL GOLF.
    270 13 Foursomes Competition At Singapore G.C. The Singapore Golf Club mixed fourt's competition was played yesterday resulted in a tie between Mrs. Dawson Mr. James Robertson and Mrs. Booty Mr. Cookson. .Korty-seven cards were taken out and the following were returned G. H. N. Jrs. Booty and Oookson 47
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    MORE SCOTT-SHARKEY RUMOURS.
    558 13 Another Date and Venue Reported. The following telegram appears in a Ceylon newspaper: London, Jan- 1. The well-known New York promoter, Eddie Mack, has invited Phil Scott, the British heavy weight champion, to meet Sharkey at Boston on April 7. "Jimmy" Johnston, Scott's American manager, has accepted
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    HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE.
    351 13 A Throne Without A King. What_is the most peculiar aspect in boxing politics In my opinion, it is the heavy-weight throne without a ruling king says John Fearless in the Athletic News. In the history of modern boxing the title has not been vacant for such a long
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    MALACCA RUGBY.
    96 13 Negri Sembilan Win Close Struggle. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Jan. 9. A large attendance saw N'egri Sembilan defeat Malacca on Wednesday at the Malacca Club Padang by 10—3. Negri were at full strength, but Malacca put up a very fine show. Layers obtained both the Negri tries,
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    ANOTHER CHALLENGE.
    115 13 Newcastle Sculler "After" Bert Barry. T. Tonks (Walker and Wallsend R.C.). tb* winner of the 192.J Newcastle Chri&tmas Boat Handicap, is anxious to try his paces with H. A. Barry (Barnes R.C.), the world's sculling champion, and l.:imade a suggestion that they should bs paired in this year's
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    HOCKEY.
    61 13 Indian Association vs. Fort Canning. The following will represent th3 Indian Association against Fort Canning on the LA. ground on Sunday Bhupender Singh C. Lall and A. X. Chatterji R. K. Pra<!han, P. K. Baskaran and A. K. Mallal Wazir Singh. D. Paranjoti. N. A. M.iM.-l. P. N. Bardhan
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    IRISH GRAND NATIONAL.
    45 13 Proposed New Championship Steeplechase. London, Jan. 2. A Grand National for Southern Ireland was proposed at a meeting of horse-breeders and supporters of racing at Clonmel, and it was decided to run a Championship steeplechase at Powerstown Park races on May 8.
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    154 13 Saturday, Jan. 11 Itu<.'liy Malaya Cup Final, K.L. P.S.R.F.C. (1st XV) vs. S. Johor», Johore Bahru. S.C.C. A XV vs. Welch Regt. A XV. Sunday, Jan. 12 Hockey I.A. vs. Fort Canning, I.A. Monday, Jan. 13 Hockey S.C.C. vg. R.E. and R.A., S.C.C. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Rugby P.S.R.F.C.
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    ENGLAND vs. THE REST.
    200 13 Association Fixture at S.C.C. Next Week. England will meet The Rest at Association football on the S.C.C. ground next Thursday. The selected teams are as follows England E. Chorrington L. R. Woods nnd F. Young E. Kent, A. K. Reade and J. Lee E. A. Joy,
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    TENNIS.
    80 13 Johore Civil Service Club Tournament. A hard court tennis tournament is to be held in connection with the Johore Civil Service Club from Jan. 24 to 31. The programme includes the usual five open and handicap events. Entrance is open to members and visiting members of the Johore C.S.C.
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    S.H.J.S.C. BILLIARDS.
    164 13 Results of Harbour Board Tournament. The following were the results of the Singapore Harbour Board Junior Service Club billiards tournament, English handicap, played during last week Tang Che Hiong owe 120 beat Lim Kwan Seng owe 40. Koh Kim Soon owe 80 beat Yap Cheok Chuan owe 40.
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    HOW YALE LOST TO HARVARD.
    751 13 American Rugby. FIERCE TACKLING AND FORWARD PASSES. The following, account by the Washington correspondent of a London paper, should prove interesting as an Indicatimi of the differen.es in play and methods of American Rugby from the hnglisn ga The recent Harvar.l-Yale football match, in which
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      1186 15  - Margaret Carlton. (By piiiiuiiiiiuiiiiwiiiwniiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwiiiiiniriiiiiiiiiiuiM 1 The Return of Bottlc-Creen Nut-Broicn Maids Velvet Lace Makes Its Appearance Long Frock Grumbles The New Transp nt Hems Wraps Crow Shorte. Smart Costumes For The Rink. fkuanmiiiiii:; iim:iiintHt«iiuinHiii:i::mHtr:nuiii:iniir::*:t»t;Hnmir?iftißnfffaiintmmnmi:rnitiinHi immifiHi: funuiuum iMiinniiwuiiim! FOR THE THEATRE London, Dec. 9. IN old France Christmas used to
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      FALSE ECONOMY.
      933 15 I have done it again Ixonomised strict- i ly for waakl and then gone out one i fine morning and recklessly purchased an outfit that brings my economising to leas than nil In these hard times we all have to think of the pennies, and it falls to
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      THE ART OF ENTERTAINING.
      1284 15 GOLDEN HINTS FOR THE YOUNG HOSTESS LOOKING AFTER THE GUESTS. WHERE are few pleasanter sensations 1 than the consciousness of having en- 1 t tertained successfully and well. It i« I of practical demonstration of one's ability I to cope with a difficult world. Out here,
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      IN GREAT FAVOUR
      28 15 The three-quarter ms is in great favour with the new sl;irt length. Must of them are decorattrl with fur. Coats and cape-wraps arc both favourite*.
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      THE LIFE WE LEAD.
      390 15 WHAT does Ufa i:i Malaya nu-an to the average mau! One continual stream of social engagements, entertaining and being entertained by people for whom she cares nothing. A dinner party in this house, a bridge party in that, a p*ihit party in the next, eo it
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    ANNUAL MEETING OF PLANTERS.
    1483 17 Incorporated Society Hears Report. The annual general meeting of the Incorporated Society of Planters was held at Kuala Lumpur thia morning. In his speech the chairman, Major G. N. Stevens, said It falls To my lot to-day, a> your chairman, lv Kive you a re: unic
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    THE SAMOAN DANCERS
    367 17 Artistic Show at Victoria Theatre. The public has given the Samoan dancers now appearing a* the Victoria Theatre a warm reception, and their season has been extended to include Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of nuxt week. This interesting little troupe of seven dancers has been selected by
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    36 17 The Y.W.C.A., at B. Raffles Quay keeps a register of girls seeking employment. At the moment, they have on the books the names of expert stenographers, typists and clerks, children's nurses, teachers of languages and masseuses.
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    12 17 The Society for the Protection of Hindu Children, Singapore, has been registered.
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    SIR HUGH CLIFFORD LOOPS AND SPINS.
    238 17 An Interview with The Daily Mail Sir Hugh Clifford, late Governor of the Straits Settlements, who is 63 yeara old, is to take up flying with a viaw to qualifying 1 as an ownsr-pilot, says an issue of the Daily Mail received this mornirjr.
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    SIAM'S RICE CROP.
    57 17 Great Damage In Flood And Drought. (From Cur Ov.n l'.,rre~pcr.dent.) Daaskak, Jan. 10. An official r.' rirnt issued by the Ministry of Comnsrrea and Communica'iens states that ai 'he end of November last the arcn u-<!-r vico damaged by droueht and flood pliowed considerable increase which wns
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    53 17 Foundation of Bridge Laid By King. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Jen. 10. Yesterday afternoon iI.M. the King laid the foundation of the memorial bridje. He drove freni the palace, accompanied by the Queen, in the State coach, and the ceremony at the site was carried out with
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    NEW AIR SERVICE.
    215 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Jan. 8. The head of the Government Air Department's works, Heer Groeneveld Meijer has made a definite statement that the ■ll Mllkl from Java to Singapore will be established in April next, while the opening of the Java-Mcdar route can be exported
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    HEALTH STATISTICS.
    144 17 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended Jan. 4, gives the total number of deaths as male lC,*v and female 82. This represents a death rate of 26.22 per inille, per annum, compared with 25.48 in the preceding week and 25.91 in the corresponding week of
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    A MOHAMMKDAN MARRIAGE.
    895 17 Interesting Will Case In Supreme Court. i Customs rc.'alin^ to Mohammedan hnaniagai VMM Mfkarad to in a case before Um ChW Justice (Sin William Muiison) ytst:rdi>y in the Supreme Court when Um hearing continued in the suit in uhieh application was made for the rcvivication of the
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    RAFFLES INSTITUTION.
    77 17 In another column details ari* published of the technical and commercial evening classes which it is proposed to hold al Raffles Institution. It is to lie noted that if a suikiint number ol undents enrol, who have previous knowledge of Iniildim; construction, v new class in architectural designs
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      173 18 BY APPOIMMtNT TO HISMAJtSTY Thr KINC MAY WE QUOTE FOR YOUR REQUIREMENTS? Sole Agents in Malaya |p EN TRAIi IV^ ENGINE WORKS L T ?I Im I HNGAroBi iron klmi.a i.umpur. \rh^i Every drop of our famous IjyL^^. Orange-Smash contains IW ill the vice of the finest lljsk Oranges grown
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      558 19 Assets exceed $10,000,000. Assurance in force over $35,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straiti Settlements). HEAD OFFICE, Winchester House, Singapore. t UONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, X.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance
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      588 19 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Pai.l Up Capital in 600,000 share. of i-i each £3.000,000 Reserve Fun. l 4,00u,U00 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 8,000,000 HEAD OFFICE SS, Bi.hop.gate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches Amritsar Iloilo Peshawar Alor Star Klang Rangoon Bangkok Kobe Seremban Batavia K. Lumpur
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      106 20 THE FOREMOST ADVERTISING MEDIUM. BRIGHTEN YOUR KITCHEN with modernised utensils SOL I BIT of 99 pure Aluminium. jT\ !?25. complete with hardwood shelf. Daily i)craonstra!iiin> .it JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., Hou*ehold Dept. WEAKNESS AND DEBILITY MEDICAL MEN ARE UNANIMOUS IN PROCLAIMING THAT J. DESCHIENS' SYRUP >f Haemoglobin ""•s^^ y* is
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