The Straits Times, 11 July 1932

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    39 1 The Straits Times. [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST r AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JULY 11, 1932. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES, SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JULY 11, 1932 PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      18 1 1: n 6.15 Tonight 9.15 I WWBHIC MAWWPatt^a^ in 1 DR. JEKYLL j i MR. HYDE Phone 5261-2.
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      495 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated In England.) MAIL. PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 9.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAB SAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage. Due Spore. 1932. XIIURDWAN 6,070 July 21 R > W'URA
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      738 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPIN YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Napteft, Marseilles. London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and MiddlcsboronKh. Vessels. Tonnage. Due. Sail. HAKUBAN MARU 10.500 July 13 14 HARUNA MARU 10,500 July 27 28 5 KATORI MARU 10.000 Aug. 11 12 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Aug. 25 26 t YASUKVNI MARU 12,000 Stpt. 7 8
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      488 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly .ailing, by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,865 tons) and the MANGOLA (3,352 ton.) (C.rgo only). The MARELLA is one of the largest and finest .teamen trading to Australia, cabin, de luxe
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      615 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO, LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Leave Spore. P«nang. M.s. ERRIA July 13 July IB m s. ALSIA Aug. 10 Aug. 12 m.s. LALANDIA Aug, 31 Sept. 2 m.s. MKONIA Sept. 21 Sept. 23 m.s.
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      1116 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO. Steam Ship Co, Ltd, and China (I»32). LTD. Mutual Steam Navigation Co, Ltd.) THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co, Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co, Ltd. THECUNARD STEAM SHI.- Co.. Ltd. THE CHINA NAVIGATION Co, Ltd. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE, Ld. THE SIAM
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      R. M. S. P. SCHEME SANCTIONED.
      775 3 Judge and the Group's i Misfortunes. In the Chancery Division, on June 10 Mr. Justice Eve sanctioned a scheme of arrangement between the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co., Ltd., and 14 of its subsidiary or associated companies. The nine petitioning companies were the Royal
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      CUN\RI) PIER.
      86 3 Rebuilding Expected to Take Seven Months. The work of rebuilding the (Treat Cunard Pier, North Riwr, which was destroyed by fire a month ago is to be started at once, says a message from New York dated June 7. Th<- ili.Miianilinir "f" f I ti«- aid pior has
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      BROTHERS AT SEA.
      434 3 First Meeting After 11 Years. An interesting meeting between two brothers, both of whom are old seafaring men, took place on board the steamer Saltersgate, while being repaired at Jarrow, Captain John Storm, who is in command of the vessel, having been visited by his brother, Mr.
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      HEALTH IN EASTERN PORTS.
      350 3 Bulletin of the L. of N. Eastern Bureau. Health Bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau for week ended July 2, 1932. Beirut 2 plague cases. Alexandria 3 plague cases and 1 death as against 1 case during the pre- ceding week. Bombay 5 smallpox
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      THE DEMPO.
      60 3 It is now understood that the Rotterdam Lloyd Dempo will leave Batavia on Tuesday at 9 a-m. and will arrive in Singapore on Wednesday at 3 p.m. The liner will sail at 7 p.m. the same day for Europe. The P. and O. Mirzaprre has left Hong Kong
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    195 3 AENEAS, Brit., 6.256 tons, from Dairon 11-7, for Glasgow via ports 18-7. BAN HONG UONG, Brit., 739 tons, from Samarang 11-7, for Batavia 18-7. FLEVO, Brit., 124 tons, from Kengat 9-11, lor GEN. VAN GEEN, Dut., 720 tons, from Batavia 11-7, for Batavia 17-7. KLANG, Brit., 723 tons,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    126 3 Monday, July 11. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Entrance Godown Gate. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Marpessa, Tug "Pentower," Dredger "Todak," Auby, General Verspijck, Havre. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjong Pagar. Albert Dock Kalamantan. Victoria Dock Nil. Keppel Harbour.
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    SHIPS BY WIRELESS.
    70 3 The following ships are in communication with the Wireless Stations at Singapore Angkor, Centaur, Haybor. Hawaii Maru, Hong Kheng, Kajang, Kjamuning, Kinsen M~aru, Kuteansj, Magdeburg, Mm, Pegasus, Queda, Soli, Templemoat, Tevere, Thalatta, Tokushima Maru, Troeas, Van Heutez. Penang Burma Maru, Comorin, Kjrra, Kaiser-I-Himi. Laganrjtnk, Merula, N'eleus. Patroclus,
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      608 3 SNORDDEUTSCBER LLOYD (Incorporated la Germany.) Th* undermentioned an th* company** Intended fixtures OUTWARDS. I Mb ALSTER for Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Y'hama, Kobe, Osaka, Moji and Hankow July 21 HOMEWARDS. I m.i TRAVE for P. Said, Tripoli, M'seilles, Casablanca, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Bremen July 80 Passenger steamer* *Mth cabin
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      431 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINB A FEW MORE REASONS WHY DOLLAR LINERS ARE POPULAR. 1 The staterooms are the largest and most comfortable you can buy. 2 The cosmopolitan atmosphere of these World Liners insures you an interesting cruise. The ship is yours from stem to stern I No petty shipboard regulations.
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      513 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England.) ELLERMAN LINE. Froiltht Service to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. ▼la Port* and Sues CaaaL OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI ft JAPAN. Steamer Due S'pnre. s.s. CITY OK MKI.nOttRNE An*. I s.s. CITY Of CAMBRIDGE Sept. n HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF PERTH for
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      194 3 TIDE TABLES. Monday, July 11. 11. W. 2.54 a.m., 8 ft. 9 in., 8.40 p.m., 8 ft. 3 in. Tuesday, July 12. H. W. 4 a.m., 8 ft. 2 in., 4 30 p.m., 8 ft. 3 in. Wednesday. July 13. H. W. 5.27 a.m., 7 ft. 6 in., 5.26 p.m.,
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      803 4 SITUATION VACANT When applying for any position advertised, In thene columns »rn«l copies of testimonial*. Do not wnd originals. LINOTYPE OPERATORS WANTED. Or.ly men capable of producing f.,000 ens corrected matter per hour nt«d write. Apply in first instance to 078, Straits Times. SITUATION WANTED ABSOLUTELY QUALIFIED bookkeepertjrslst (CfcMtfe*) seeks
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      651 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET 81, Wilkie Road. Apply 6, Malacca Street BUNGALOWS, 4 and 18, Angullia Park, modern sanitation, rent reduced. 92. Robinson Rd.— store A Omce. Apply Angnllia A Co. No. 3, BALMORAL Crescent, S bedrooms, irawing-rooin, large verandah, tennis court. mt houses, gar. Apply 32, Balmoral Crescent. TO
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      533 4 MISCELLANEOUS You can have THE SUNDAY TIMES delivered to you every week for threa months for Il.tiO. Manager, Sunday Times). IF YOU HAVE RELATIVES OR FRIENDS Overseas, have the Straits Budget posted to them every week, $14 yearly, including postage, outside Malaya (13.20 within Malaya). Orders, accompanied by remittances, should
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      473 4 SHIPPING NOTICES. s.-. GLENAMOY, ARRIVED JULY 7, 1932. Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from London are hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo larded in a damaged condition will be he-Id at Godown No. 48 on Tuesday, July 12, 1932. at 2.15 p.m. No further Sur/ey
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      620 4 AUCTION NOTICES. AUCTION SALE of Singapore Town and Country Properties. At Mi-sms. Ciitonit Koon S«nc A Co.'s sale ro^ni, No. 80, Chulia Street, on WYdiM^diy, July 13, 1932, at 2.50- p.m. Lots 1 2. Valuable freehold land situate at Dukes Road and Kings Road off Bukit Timah Rood, Singapore, areas
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      378 4 BUSINESS CARDS. m Slump Ti'no». Tyro*, Tube*. Batteries. Spark W"^ w wmm Plugs (rive most miles ncr dollar. See us we will save your money. CHOP EE GUAN, 21. Rochorc fanal Road. WHEN BUYING Tyres and Tubes again ask for prices from the Distributors of Goodyear Tyres ard Tuben THE
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      417 5 HOTELS RAFFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL Rooms with Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water THIS EVENING TEA DANCE 6.30-8.15 p.m. CABARET TANIA SVETLANOVA AND ALEX SALNIKOFF in 3 new numbers WILL APPEAR DURING THE DANCE crux SPECIAL SPECIAL DISH DAILY TOMORROW Grilled Chicken Al DOLLAR eDrrl Americain LUNCH
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      230 5 I J you ever I so particular I about food I a hen come to the I Europe where every course is sure io be jtisi right f EUROPE HOTEL Telegraphic Address Postal Address BRASTAGI HOTEL, BRASTAGL GRAND HOTEL BRASTAGL BRASTAGL All telegraphic eaqa!rie< must be aent prepaid. REDUCED TARIFF
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      1069 5 MALAYAN AGRI-HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. NINTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION Kuala Lumpur, July 30th to August Ist Inclusive. BOOK YOUR TRADE STALL NOW: AVAILABLE SPACE NOW LIMITED. Apply To THE SECRETARY, M.A.H.A. 12, Barrack Road, Kuala Lumpur. Tel. 2188. THE STRAITS TIMES, THE SUNDAY TIMES and THE STRAITS BUDGET. Head office, CECIL AND STANLEY
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    A POLITICAL DIARY OF THE WEEK.
    2479 6 CAPITAL LEVY PRdPOSALS IN THE LORDS ECONOMY PUSH BEGINS ATTACKS ON FOUR OBJECTIVES LABOIR WILL FIGHT TO THE LAST DITCH CENSURE MOTION FIASCO Of R ELDER STATESMEN: BALDWIN AND "LjG" WOMEN IT WESTMINSTER A UNIQUE AMENDMENT NORTH CORNWALL BATTLE BEGINS. (From Our Own Correspondent.)
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    ANOTHER BIG FLOOD IN CHINA.
    627 6 Repetition Of Tragedy Of Last Year Feared. Shanghai, June 28. The fear is rapidly growing that a repetition of the flood disaster of last year, whtn hupe areas were submerged, thousands of lives were lost and incalculable damage to property was done, is practically inevitable.
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    MONGOLIAN REVOLT.
    48 6 Effort to Throw Off Soviet Dominance. Ha. him. June- 28. The Russian newspapers declare that an anti-Soviet movement in Outer Mongolia is gaining strength, the leaders having begun to form partisan detachments. They are demanding from the Soviet an undertaking not to interfere in Mongolian affairs.
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    ATTACK ON CUSTOMS STEAM LAUNCH.
    254 6 Chinese Officer Wounded By Smugglers. Canton, June, 27. It was last Thursday, while searching for a gang of smugglers who have been hovering about the region just below the Macao Forts, that Chan Lam, Chinese Customs officVr, was shot during a fusillade which the smugglers
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      247 6 > AUSTW UltmcUUi W^J Cbut. C > J CASTROL XL for Gef box and Engine. C. C WAKEFIELD CO., LTD. ALL-BRITISH FIRM. Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE PENANG. |f AIR TRAVEL MEANS M FREEDOM FROM ALL DISCOMFORTS I ESPECIALLY IN TROPICAL COUNTRIES. ALSO AN UNEQUALLED VIEW OF THE H COUNTRY OVER
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      101 7 Watch for "ARSENE LUPIN" TONIGHT Wf I Immmmwf^t >/ Wr&Li^^/ *>*s*d on Warner Fabian's mWrm\ sensational novel ■KiwaaiMiy^ with »K%^V LOIS MO RAN "> new different, thrilling role mTm^kjr charles bickford rising to greater dramatic heights y^^j/L^^ Victor Varconi Donald Dillaway 1^ TONIGHT Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell IN FOX MOVIETONE'S
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      168 7 Owing to Tremendous Success Season Extended until TOMORROW NIGHT. CA_PJTOJL ARE YOU GOING TO MISS The most Brilliant Achievement of the "Talkie" Era? "DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE" Paramount's 3rd "Celebrity" Masterpiece that makes other so-called 'Thrillers' look like Trailers! You will never forget FREDRIC MARCH'S masterly portrayal of the
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      158 7 6.15 LAST N.G iT 9.15 FRANKENSTEIN The Supreme Thriller! DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING UNIVERSAL SUPER PICTURE. 1 Pi I THE STARTLING WEIRD WONDERFUL TERRIFIC TOMORROW BOBBY HOWES in "LORD BABS" i HEAR THE •LORD BABS," says ESSSlr'*-'*** WELSH GUARDS the "Sunday Express." Jl*!&r PLAY '*££ri*T* mX n "BABIES ■Sunshine Susk"
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    168 8 Local Rubber Sellers Reserved. LITTLE BUSINESS PASSING. (By Oar Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Monday. Today's Prices Rubber, 5 3 16 cents per lb. Tin, Singapore price $66.25 per picul. Saturday's Prices Rubber, I>ondnn. 17* d.,1 7 *d., unchanged. New York. 2* 4 cts., up 1 16 cl. Market
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    64 8 Noon, July 11. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Buyer*. Sellers. Spot ..5 3/16 5U Standard R.S.S. on Tender Buyers. Sellert. July 514 5» 8 Auy. .5 516 5 7/16 Sept. •>:,, 5i., Oct.-Dec. ..I 9/16 5 11 lfi Jan.-Ahtr. .5 11 10 5 13/16 Tone
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    PRODUCE.
    187 8 Singapore, July 11. Gambier 7.00 (Cube No. 1 unpicked) 16.00 Copra 5.55 mixed 5.15 Sago flour, Sarawak 1.95 White Pepper 24.50 Black Pepper 20.50 Pearl Sago 4.25 small 5.00 medium 6.00 Rice Siam $160 to 18D Saigon $149 to 165 Rangoon $147 to 160 No. 1 of 125 catties
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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        MINING.
        432 8 ■M Val. Pd. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5 5 Ayer Hitam Tin £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 1 1 Batu Caves 1 1 Bukit Arang £1 £1 Burmah Malay XI £1 Chenderiang 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt 5 5
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        GENERAL.
        286 8 MM 7al. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.50 0.80 nom. 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 0.95 ■1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 3.18.6 1.05 4.2.6 .0 5 British Malaya Trustee 4.00 00 50 Chinese Com. Bank 62.00 :i £1 Con. T. S. l'< Prefs. 17 8 ■1
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        140 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 102 103 ci. Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 104 107 nom. Singapore Municpal 41/2 P-c-of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 100 103 nom. Singapore Municipal 4i/» p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 100 103
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        380 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. The above rubber quotation are mostly only aomiaa To-day s Price Fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Allenby ($1) Alor Gajah ($1) 0.15 0.30 0.10 0.25 0.15 0.30 0.15 0.25 A. Hitam ($1) A. Kuning ($1) A. Malay ($2) A. Molek ($1)
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      189 8 Singapore, July 11. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/3 29/32 London, 3 months' sight 2/3 27/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/3 13/16 London, 30 days' sight 2/3 25/32 London, demand 2/3% London, T.T. 2/3 23/32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1,040 Hamburg, demand 170 New York, demand 41 14
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      EXCHANGES.
      90 8 Rugby, July 9. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam B.BB>/ 2 Athens 555 Belgrade 220 Berlin 15.10 Bombay Is. 6 1/32 Brussels 25.80 Bucharest 600 Buenos Aires nominal Copenhagen 18.45 Geneva 18.40 Helsingfors 235 Hong Kong Is. 3«4 Lisbon 110 Madrid 44' t Milan 7<Hi Monte Video SO nominal Montreal 4.10
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      AIR MAIL.
      46 8 The (tir mail Alor Star Amsterdam dispatched from Singapore on June 30, arrived in Amsterdam on July 8, an'l was delivered in London on July 0, (9 days). A mail from Batavia and Palemban.i by aeroplane is expected at Singapore M 1.30 p.m. tomorrow.
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      TELEGRAPHS.
      15 8 Communication with Bangkok An i Timgsonff is interrupted. Telegrams are accepted subject to delay.
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      11 8 From Holland by Sibajak, due Singapore 11 a.m. tomorrow.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    214 8 Today. Selat Pandjang, Hrngkuli* and Bagnn Si Api Api (Hone Lam) ..3 p.m. Selat I'andjang. hengkali*. Siak, Pakan Bnroe, Pajakombo Padang (Ban Siong Bee) 8 p.m. Bengkalis, Laboean Bilik and Tanjong Balei (Retch) 3 p.m. fontianak ißauhi ..4 p.m. Rhio, Bingkawang and Pen.angkat I'nlopo 1 .4 p.m.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    47 8 87 1 Chcnonceanz FabinU bm Chriatiaan Hujgrns Ranchi Indrapoera Mhos II turupara B'pore London June 1 June 27 June 2 June 27 June 2 June 27 June 10 June 'JO June 10 July 2 June 17 July 7 June .lulyll June 1C July 11
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    SOLDIER AT CABINET MEETINGS.
    310 8 "What A Lot Of Gossip.... I Am Bored Stiff." A great soldier with a contempt for politicians was General Gallieni, who organised the defence of Paris in 1914 and rushed the garrison troops of the capital to the Front in taxis to enable Joffre to win
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    FATAL EXPLOSION.
    66 8 Ammunition Store Explodes In China. Shanghai, July 11. An ammunition store belonging I<> General Chen Tiao-yuan, the chairman of ;ho Anhui Provincial Government, near the West Gate at Nanking (possibly Auking *he Anhui city is meant) suddenly exploded yesterday. The explosion was heard many miles away, a large
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      60 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Wednesday. July 1.1. Rotary tiffin. Adelphi Hotel, 1 p.m. Thursday, July 14. Rural Board meeting, Land Office, 11 am, Wednesday, July 2«. Rotary tiffin, Adelphi Hotel, 1 p.m. Thursday. July 21. Singapore Swimming Club "At Home," Q p.m. Sporting «Tents will be found nnder separate heading
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      LONDON TIN MARKET.
      656 9 Stocks in United States Very Low. CONSUMPTION STILL POOR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 15. Other considerations have been largely overshadowed in the tin position by the failure of a big Metal Exchange firm, to which we alluded n our last report. Prompt arrangements were made
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      GORDON (MALAYA) RUBBER ESTATES.
      1113 9 A Difficult Year. SIR FRANCIS VOULES' REVIEW. The ninth annual general meeting of the Gordon (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on June 21 at the Abercorn Rooms, Great Eastern Hotel, Bishopsgatc, London, E.C., Sir Francis Voules, C.B.E. (chairman of the company), presiding. The chairman said
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      PHOENIX ASSURANCE.
      181 9 AH Departments Make Profits Despite Depression. The report and accounts of the Phoenix Assurance Co., Ltd., of London, for 1931, the 150 th year of the company's existence, have just been received in Singapore. Despite the abnormal conditions of the past year and the universal trade depression, all
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      SELAMA RUBBER CO.
      56 9 Loss of £1,712 on The Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July The Selama Malaya Rubber Co.'s loss at Mar. 31, 1932, was £7,712. The company will carry forward v credit of £3,175 to the next account. Mr. M. D. Maude has retired from the board by
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      LONDON RUBBER & TIN.
      54 9 LONDON RUBBER TIN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 9. The closing prices today were RUBBER. Spot 17, d.I 7 ,d. (Buyers). 1 15/16 d. (Sellers). Oct. I)., 24. Jan. -Mar. li',d. Apr -June 2 3/16 d. TIN. Spot £126%. Three months £128 J .SILVER. Spot 16%. Forward 16 13/16.
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      LONDON MONEY MARKET.
      1018 9 Bank Continues To Buy Gold. LEADING SHARES SHOW STRENGTH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 16. The Bank of England is still buying gold, and purchases last week brought the total since the movement began to nearly £1 1 million and the Bank's holding to £131.7 million.
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      611 9 BANKING. NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK •N.V. Established 18C3 at Amtiriu. Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000,0 (about £8,500,000). Paid op Capital Glds. 65,000,000 (about M.600,000). Beaerves Glds. 29,190,007 (about £2,432,000). HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUB, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES BaUria Head office for Dutch But Indies. BRANCH OFFICES DUTCH EAST INDIES Ampenan,
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      51 9 BANKING. [HE NATIONAL CITY BANKOF NEW YORK Capital Surplus Undivided Profits U.S. 1225,503,000.00 HEAD OFFICE: 55, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. LONDON OFFICE: 3S, BISHOPgGATE, EC. /AVING/ 5-^* ACCOUNT/ A/^«SPK^ at 3 1 r ftAafogj n D. S. S. DOITGLAS. \xj^ J ■*gg»r|g*#' OCEAN BUILDING, COLLYER QUAY. Phone 5826. P.O. Box
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      457 9 BANKING. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (Established at Amsterdam 1814.) PAID UP CAPITAL Fl. 80.080,000 STATUTORY RESERVE Fl. 20,015,00* HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUB, HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES 'Bandoeng Hong Kong Rangoon Bandjermasin Kobe" *9em«ran« Bombay 'Weltsvreden Shanghai CilcutU Medan Solo
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    AMUSEMENTS.
    137 10 Singapore. ALHAMBRA.— CharIes Bickford and Lois Moran in Men In Her Life. 6 16 9.16. Phone 6909. CAPITOL.— Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde wltb Fredric March, Miriam Hopkini, and Rose Hobart. 6.15—9.16. Phone 6261-2 GREAT WORLD.— Talkies, Tom Tyler ii Partners of the Trail, Nick Stuart and Ralph Lewis
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    The Straits Times. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JULY 11, 1932. MORE LIGHT.
    1017 10 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JULY 11, 1932. MORE LIGHT. That the question of daylight saving for Malaya is not quite the dead letter that some people imagine is shown by the fact that it is being taken up with commendable promptness by the Singapore Chamber of Commerce. We understand
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    199 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. R. G. Cooke, late of the Straits Trading Co., Ipoh, has left for Penang to join the Teneriffa en route to England. Mr. V. S. van Langenber.T, F.I.A.A', of Kuala Lumpur, has been elected a Licentiate of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Mr. W. N. Sands,
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    RADIO AS THE CROOK'S GREATEST ENEMY.
    1138 10 Loud Speakers Smash And Grab" Raiders. (By Leslie McMichael, chairman of the Radio Manufacturers' Association.) "Radio it the crook's great- eat enemy and it will grow even more of a menace for him as the yean develop and improve this wonderful science," the writer
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    772 10 'R. D." /*v Sixteen years ago Mr. A. W. Still placid it on record with regard to the SincajoTe Free Press that "the best traditions >f journalism are always safe in :he *ands of our contemporary." That ira« »t the time of the retirement from editorship
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    26 10 Mr. David M. Grant, of the Kramat Motor Garage, returned to Singapore by the Rawalpindi on Friday last, and expects to resume- t>u»in*». Xbi» m oath-
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    IRISH GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S THREAT TO RESIGN.
    312 11 WANTS CABINET APOLOGY. Sequel to "Ministers' Offensive Conduct." DE VALERA'S REFUSAL Release of Sensational Correspondence. A first-class sensation has Wen caused in Dublin by the release of correspondence which has passed between the Governor-General, Mr. James McNeill, and Mr. de Valera concerning the incident at
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    SHANGHAI'S FUTURE.
    89 11 International Aspect Must Be Considered. London, July 3. The international aspect of Shanghai, where fourteen Treaty Powers have equal rights, should be considered by any conference dealing with the future of Shanghai, says Mr. O. M. Green, the former editor of the North China Daily News, in a
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    WAR DEBTS.
    59 11 No Change in Mr. Hoover's Attitude. Washington, July 9. The State Department announces that there has been no change in the U.S. Government's attitude towards War debts from the views outlined by President Hoover in June last year when he declared that America did not approve of further
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    HUGE HAILSTONES.
    95 11 200 People Killed in Western Honan. Nanking:, June 23. News of a severe haMstorm at Mienchih, western Honr.n, last Sunday, which wrought terrific havoc to the city and fts environs,, '.ia:-. ibeen received here from Kaifeng. Tho hailstones, as big as a man's first, fell on 400 villages
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    NOULENS CASE RIOTS IN SHANGHAI.
    774 11 Alleged Communists On Hunger-Strike. Shanghai, July 11. The agitation among the Communists in Shanghai and elsewhere for the release of Mr. and Mrs. Noulens or, alternately, for the transfer of their case from Nanking lack to Shanghai, is being renewed with increasing vigour. Madame Sun
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    SILVER PIASTRES.
    48 11 97 Tons for London From Saigon. Le Havre. July 10. Ninety-seven ton* of silver piastre pieces were today loaded hire for London on the British cargo steamer Ortolan. They were brought to Lc Havre from the Bank of Haiphong at Saigon by the steamer Yalou .Reuter.
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    19TH ARMY TO HAVE ITS OWN AIR FORCE.
    2066 11 Funds! From Overseas. GENERAL MA'S PLANS TO ATTACK TSITSIHAR. With the money contributed by Chinese overseas the 19th Route Army .ntends to organise its own Air Force and the "Chinese Lindbergh," General Chang Hui-chang, is to be at its head. Former Cantonese
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    KING'S CUP AIR RACE.
    449 11 Capt. L. Hope Wins. PRINCE OF WALES' ENTRY SECOND. Rugby, July 10. Captain Lawrence Hope in a FlyingFox Moth, won the King's Cup Air Race yesterday with a lead of 23 minutes and an average speed over the two days course of 1,233 miles, of 124.25
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    DISARMAMENT.
    119 11 Clauses Which Displease Germany. Geneva, July 10. An important discussion, which will probably last two or three days, is expected to begin here on Thursday, when the Steering Committee of the Disarmament Conference will consider thr resolution proposed by Sir John Simon (the British Foreign Secretary) some passages of
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    CONVERSION LOAN.
    154 11 Response "Splendidly Encouraging." Rugby, July 10. The remarkable progress which has been made with the conversation of the five per cent. War Loan was described by the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Neville Chamberlain) yesterday as "splendidly encouraging" He said his hopes were being realised. It is authoritatively
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    CANNOT CO-OPERATE FURTHER.
    189 11 Decision of Round-Table Delegates. Bombay, July 9. At a meeting held today the RoundTable delegates agreed that they cannot co-operate further in the work of constitution making "in view of the fundamental change in the policy of His Majesty's Government announced by Sir Samuel Hoare." The Labourite,
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    FRANCE APPLAUDS.
    164 11 But Bitterness in Right Comments. London, July 9. Relief that Germany is now finally rid of the overwhelming burden of reparations and disappointment that she jwas not more successful in obtaining the political concessions she wanted, are the keynotes of the Press comment from Berlin. The French Press
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    SUBMARINES DOOMED.
    92 11 Important New British Invention. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 0. A new submarine detector fitted to British destroyers is stated to be infallible. Six submarines were recently sent ou' on a roving commission 24 hours ahead of two flotillas of destroyers. They were discovered by means of
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    THE TAEL SYSTEM.
    152 11 Shanghai Bankers Favour Its Abolition. Shanghai, July 10. The bankers of Shanghai further discussed the Nanking Government's scheme for the abolition of the tael system at a special meeting, held yesterday, at which no fewer than 140 leading financial experts were present. The meeting decided to wire
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    "A GREAT SUCCESS."
    99 11 Mr. Neville Chamberlain On Lausanne. Rugby, July 10. Mr. Neville Chamberlain (the Chancellor of the Exchequer) returned from Lausanne yesterday. In an interview he slid: "We have had great success and I think we may fairly Hay that wo have got what we wanted to get. Reparations
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    A GREAT STEP FORWARD.
    2009 11 Chorus of Praise Over Lausanne. j GREAT ACHIEVEMENT. Bringing Prosperity Back To the World. "We have written at Lausanne a page of history. The l.au.sanne Conference must not be considered a.s the last chapter of an old book but as the first chapter of a new
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    Heavy Burden On F.M.S. Rubber Growers.
    1576 12 URGENT NEED FOR RELIEF IN QUIT RENT. Following similar meetings in Ipoh and Kuantan, a meeting of estate owners, European and Asiatic, was held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to urge the need for reduction of rent on agricultural land, which at present varies
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    SCALDED TO DEATH.
    109 12 How a Tamil Child Died At Seremban. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, July 9. How a Tamil child, aged 18 months, met her death by being scalded by a I boiling pot of water was related by the I mother before the Seremban Coroner this morning when
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    DEATH OF MR. R. D. DAVIES.
    1349 12 30 Years in Singapore. EDITOR OP THE FREE PRESS. A journalist of 30 years' service in Singapore, Mr. Reginald Downing Davies, the managing dir.ctoi and editor of the Singapore Free Press, died at Manor House on Saturday afternoon at the age of 04. The
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    SULTAN OF BRUNEI IN SINGAPORE.
    277 12 Joining Rajputana Next Week for Europe. H. H. the Sultan Ahmed Tajudin of Brunei, who is only \H years of age, arrived in Singapore this morning by the Marudu on his way to Europe. The Sultan, who is accompanied by the British Resident, Mr. T.
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    MR. F. LOTZ.
    140 12 Death of Old Bangkok Resident. Messrs. B. Grimm and Co. inform us (says the Bangkok Times) that Mr. F. Lots died at Wandsbe k. in Holstein, on June 14 after a long and severe illness, at tho early age of 66 year.-. Mr. F. Lotz joined the
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    MRS. A. HINDS.
    332 12 The funeral of Mrs. A Hinds, who died in the General Hospital, took place at Bidadari Cemetery on Saturday, and was very largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Gibson of the English Presbyterian Church officiated. The following were BSMaf those present at the graveside besides the widower: Mi.
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    MR. JOHN ATKINSON.
    206 12 The funeral of Mr. .1. Atkinson, who died on Friday night at. the General Hospital, took place at Ridadari on Saturday, and was attended by relatives and friends of the deceased. The Rev. Cyril Brown, the Missions to Seamen Chaplain, officiated. Wreaths were received from the following:—
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    MALAYA CUP.
    29 12 Command vs. Singapore On July 30. The H.M.S. Malaya Cup match Mahyn Command vs. Singapore will be played at the Anson Road .Stadium on Saturday, July 30.
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    MEN WHO CAME OUT OF THE SHADOWS.
    408 12 Crown Story of Midnight Street Hold-Up. The fourth Singapore Assiaes which was adjourned from last Monday was continued before Mr. Justice N. 11. I. Whitley this morning, when three Chinese, Tang Chew, Tiew See and 'hew Soo. were 'arraigned on an amended charge
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    RICE MILL FIRE.
    85 12 Tcs. 200,000 Damage In Bangkok Blaze. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, July 1 1. As the result of a serious rice mill lire here, damage to the mine of Tc-. 200,000 has been caused. The land fire brigad W ire unable to reach the scene but a
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    SINGAPORE CABARETS.
    206 12 Large Audiences at Three Hotels. The provision of cabaret attractions by the three chief Singapore hotels m addition to the usual dances is being much appreciated, judging by the large attendance at all three on Saturday evening. A dancing competition was the feature at the Adelphi, and prizes
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    120 12 New Member to Represent S.S. (S.) A. Nomination papers have been imwd to members of the Straits Sett lenient s (Singapore) Association la respect of tho election of a member to represent that body on the Singapore Municipal Commission. Two nominations have been received to date Mr. J.
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      GERMANY BEATS BRITAIN.
      168 13 Davis Cup Semi-Finals. AUSTIN AND PERRY FAIL IN SINGLES. Rerlin, July It. In the semi-final of the European Zone of the Davis (up, which was continued here today, I. J. IVi iy and (i. I. Hughes <G. Britain) OMI D. I'ii'nti and DMOBJri (Germany), fi— .s, 6
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      LOCAL CRICKET RESULTS.
      773 13 ritually all ou". for Alvi-; i made IJ runs. Scores s.i.f.: Bazwortk b Ahrti II fjibssn V Sullivan 0, J. McLeod c Fercira I. Alvii 1, J). i:. Harper c < ollick I, Sullivan 0, K. G. rHaanton >• Hoffman b Alvli 0, Dr. J. H. Siruhuii
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    ECLIPSE STAKES.
    51 13 Cameronian Unlikely Two Scratchings. (From Our Own Correspondent l.i>ndo:i. July in. Canalctto and St. Andrews have been pcratcbed from the Eclipse stake>. aad Cameronian is stated tn l>e an unlikely starter. RACING COMPETITION. The above scratchines should be noted in connection with the Racing Competition in the Sunday
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    ROWING.
    107 13 London R.C.s Success In Triangular Contest. Tin- Lonilnii Rawing Club won the triangular eontesl betwWU clubs from France, Belgium and England, at the International Rowing Regatta bare. They won only one of tha thn hut were placed mcond in the oil. T. A. BrocUebank «-,,n the sculls. There uas
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    REGATTA AT THE R.S.Y.C.
    1679 13 Excellent Racing. SAILING AND ROWING EVENTS. This is our 13th annual At Home and Regatta— hence the weather," remarked Mr F. G. Lundon, the Commodore of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, to the large gathering at the Club house on] Saturday. However the weather cleared up
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    GOOD SPORT AT IPOH RACES.
    974 13 Close Finishes. GREENUT PAYS BIGGEST DIVIDEND. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 9. The last day of the Perak races proved a great success, there being a large [attendance, and the totes mid cash sweeps received plenty of support. I The racing was very interesting
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    ETON AND HARROW DRAW.
    231 13 Splendid Batting By N. S. Hotchkin. London, July 9. Lord's The Eton and Harrow match ended in a draw. Batting first, Eton scored 283, N. S. Hotchkin being responsible for 109. Harrow replied with 340, Palbrook contributing 104, while Turnbull had five wickets for 75 runs.
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    HOME CRICKET.
    89 13 London, July it. The following were the tea-time scores in the county cricket matches Nottinghamshire 130 for 6 against Yorkshire at Leeds. Lancashire 220 for 1 against All-India at Manchester. Derbyshire 187 for 4 against &M a' Chesterfield. Gloucestershire 200 for 4 against Northamptonshire at Northampton. Surrey 226
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    A BIG FIGHT FOR SINGAPORE?
    428 13 Canadian Challenges Jack BUD WALLEY'S BAD LUCK. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 29. Mr. N'ai Kirn Lin, who is well known in Singapore as the manager of Bud Walley and Boy Walley, has now taken managerial charge of Del Fontaine, the hefty middle-weight champion
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      CANADIAN GOLF.
      35 14 Cooper Wins Professional Title. Ottawa, July 10. Harry Cooper, the British-American professional, with an aggregate of 290, won tin- Canadian open golf championship. Al Watrous (293) was second and Hasten (295) third.— Reuter.
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      SELANGOR BEAT PERAK.
      1683 14 Penalty Decides Issue. WELL CONTESTED GAME; AT KUALA LUMPUR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 9. Selangor 2; Perak 1. A dull, cheerless afternoon with the sky overcast and threatening rain rendered the weather iueul for football in the first Malaya Cup-lie played at the I
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      S.C.C. TENNIS.
      127 14 Conclusion of Mixed Doubles Tournament. The following are the ties this week in the S.C.C. Mixed Doubles Handicap: TODAY'S TIE. Mixed Doubles Handicap. Mrs. and Mrs. Warden owe 30 vs. Dr. and Mrs. H. O. Hopkins owe 30. TOMORROWS TIE. Mixed Doubles Handicap.— Semi-final. Mr. and Mrs. Warden
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      SELANGOR CRICKET.
      484 14 Chinese Player's Fine Century. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 10. A Stonor Shield content between the V.M.C.A. and the Tamil Physical Culture Association, which started last week was continued on the Association ground yesterday and ended in a win for the V.M.C.A. by 56 runs. The
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      CHESS CLUB.
      135 14 Results of Championship Third Round. The third round in the Singapore Chess Club championship played on Friday resulted as follows M. Maschoieff beat H. Yogel Tan Ivjun.; Kia beat Chin Eng B. O. Wilmot beat K. Jurr.abhoy E. E. Colman and F C. Peck (unfinished.) The second round
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      S.G.C. COMPETITIONS.
      179 15 Duffers' and Clifford Cups. The draw for the Singapore C If Club DaaTera' Cap competiUon i> po3t 1 in the clubhouse. Both fust and second round-! •re to be completed l>y the iVening of Sunday, July 1. Menbers are reminded, for his and all Other Club mmpeitions, ol
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      MICKKY WALKER.
      201 15 Loses (.ruelling Fitfht With Johnny Risko. eland, June 24. Johnny Riako, the big I" al 'baker boy" x who hail not fought for wren months, put a decided crimp In the heavyweight title a*piration« of Mickey Walker here to-! night. Th" old veteran, who ha.< takes beatings from
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    175 15 Monday. July 11. Tenni>: B.C.C. M >'■•■ Doubles tournament;! B.C.R.C. tournament. Football- S.A.F.A. Div. It- Malays W.I B.R.C An-on Kd. Stadium I> v I I Naval H:isc n. Chin* i 11, B.R.C. rrd.i Friendly: B.C.C. Ist vs. I.C.X.V. I'aUant'. Tuesday. July 1:'. Football: S.A.K.A. rhallensfe Cup begins: j
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    20 15 Thn co-c.|>irati€.n i.f chih m< ri-taries is requested in kecpiaf this ,|.ary of spurting events accurate ami up to date.)
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    RAFFLES HOTEL
    28 15 The relt>bratr<i Ml|MI teaat 1...m.1in-i da M*a »ill app..ir during il. Oirlutral Concert on Sunda> .-wnini; mvl thr 17th inkt. at >..!• p.m. ADMISSION Jl.. r ,O.
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    U.S. BASEBALL.
    621 15 Results of Games in Two Major Leagues. New York, July 9. Bill Dickey, catcher for the New York i Yankees, has been suspended until Aug. 4 and fined $(G) 1,000 for breaking the jaw of Reynolds, outfielder for the Washington Senators, in last Monday's game. The penalty is
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    LEONARD CRAWLEY.
    162 15 Ex-(!olfing Champion's Cricket Ability. It' another example were wanted that coif docs not seriously affect a player's cricketing strokes, the efforts of l-eonanl Craw'ey, the ex-amateur golf champion upon the cricket field, would be the best 1 bring forward. -He camp straight j from playing in the Amateur
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      PRUSSIANISM !
      167 15 PRUSSIANISM Registration of European British Subjects. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The draft Bi.l for the registration of all male British subjects (of pure European descent) wnicn was published in Saturday's Uazette is yet another instance of the virus Prussianism which seemingly affects our Military Junta. It
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      "A STUPID RULE."
      213 15 To Uu> Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I think the attention of the powers that be should be drawn to the hardship they arc musing the public in one item of their Liquor Ordinance. It may seem a small matter to the great minfls that draw
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      65 15 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long epistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication but as guarantee
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    TRAVELS 625 MILES.
    140 15 German Rocket Shell Lands In Oslo. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 9. The Paris correspondent of the Morning Post reports an extraordinary story to the effect that a shell fired from a Sup? r-Bertha gun in Germany ncently fe.l in the garden of the Royal Palace
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    CANTON'S BUSES.
    103 15 British Vehicles Now Favoured. Canton, June 28. The Bureau of Tulilic Utilities has now found it necessary to enforce official stopping plac.-s for all buses in Canton, since the number of services has considerably increased during the last year. The bus owners are warned that thenbuses will only
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    RECTOR OF STIFFKEY.
    198 16 Probable Appeal to Privy Council. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 9. The Rector of Stiffkey, the Rev. Harold Davidson, against whom charges of immoral conduct were investigated for 25 days by Mr. F. K. North, the Chancellor of the Diocese of Norfolk, and who was found
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    23 16 The Singapore fire biigade put on a small fire at a Japanese paper and cardboard box-making shop in Middle Road on Saturday evening.
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    A "SPORTSMAN" WHEN CAUGHT.
    550 16 "The Brute Fears His Own Medicine." London, June 20. Criminals— their habits and their mentality were discussed by experts at the conference of the Chief Constables' Association at the Guildhall today. Mr. A. Killick Mayall, Chief Constable of Oldham, said "To understand the habitual criminal one
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    STEELE-LINDT AFFAIR.
    158 16 American Missionary's Denial Of Allegations. Chefoo, June 22. A missionary, the Rev. Charles Leonard, an American Baptist from Harbin now in Chefoo, was interviewed today regarding a Tokio news agency dispatch released on June 18, charging him with carrying secret documents from General Ma Chan-shan to the League
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    BOYCOTT REVIVAL.
    80 16 Society in Peking Urges Further JSffqrts. Peking, June 29. The Anti-Japanese Boycott Society in Peking issued an announcement this morning urging all labour unions in the city to revive their activities in assisting the Society to continue the boycott movement against the importation of Japanese gooes. The Society
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    SCORCHED BIBLE.
    311 16 Belonged To Man Burned At The Stake. A 377-year-old Bible that survived the flames whicn destroyed John Rogers, who was burned at 'tine stake at Smrthfield in 1555, is a treasured family heirloom in the possession of a New York woman. The ibeavy buckram covers of the Bibb
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    SINGAPORE WEDDING.
    79 17 Mr. C. J. Bruhn and Miss Anne Connan. The wedding of Mr. Carl J. Bruhn, of Singapore, and Miss (Dr.) Anne Connan, of the Medical Department, Malacca, took piece at the Presbyterian Church, SingalKire, on Saturday Afternoon, the Rev. Stephen Band officiating. The marriage was by special licence,
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    SIXTY-FOOT FALL.
    42 17 Infant Bengali Crashes To Death. A fatal accident occurred at the Traffic OftV\ Muxwvll Roau. (>n Saturday night when a Ih-month-olil Bengali boy fell i from a height of 60 fee*. He died before the arrival of the ambulance, J
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    PHILIPPAR DISASTER.
    355 17 Sequel in Seamen's Demands. Marseilles, June 13. A demand that in future no foreign crews, especially of Asiatics, shall be employed in French ships is among a series of claims addressed to the Minister of Mei chant Marine in Paris by the Union of Seamen of Marseilles, as
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    SHIPPING CONTROL.
    256 17 Discussion Of Plan By Kobe Shipowners. The Jaran Shipowners' Association were to discuss the projected establishment of a shipping control company at an emergency meeting of the directors on about June 22. The scheme is, however, unlikely to materialise, as it involves many difficulties, says the South China
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    TRAINING SHIP.
    275 17 Work of the Shaftesbury Homes Arethusa. Mr. Francis H. Clayton, chairman, presided at the annual ir«eting of the Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa Training Ship, held in London. Reference was made to the fact that no < suitable substitute had yet been found for i the Arethusa. This training
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    FILIPINO BEAUTY.
    172 17 Miss Kalaw To Enrol In Michigan University. Miss Maria Kalaw, voted the prettiest Filipino girl in 1931 is a nation-wide beauty contest and proclaimed Miss Philippines for the same year, will soon enrol at the University of Michigan. Miss Kalaw was awarded the Harbour Scholarship at Ann Arbor,
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    PHILIPPINES' REDS.
    126 17 A Communist Convention In Manila. Manila, June 27. Apparently withoui hindrance by the authorities, the Communist organisation in the Philippines is holding a three-day convention in Manila. At the firsi day nt the convention yesterday a resolution was passed declaring that the Communists of the Philippines are prepared
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    WARSHIP TRIALS.
    296 17 Flotilla Leader And Destroyers. The British flotilla leader Kempenfelt has successfully completed her accep[tance trials, and be-en delivered to the (•Admiralty. The vessel, including her i propelling machinery and boilers, has i been constructed by Messrs. J. Samuel I White and Co., Ltd., and is 329 ft. in
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    U.S. RELIEF MEASURES.
    67 17 Bill Goes to President For Approval. Washington, July 9. The Senate has passed the Compromise BiH allocating $2,122,000,000 for relief purposes. The Bill now goes to President Hoover. Reuter. The Bill mentioned was passed by the House of Representatives on July 7 and a Reuter message announcing
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    F.M.S. RETRENCHMENT.
    36 17 Commission Allowed Three More Months. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July !>. The Jlijrh Commissioner has extended the ume Icm- the execution of the F..M.S. Retrenchment Commission by three months, as from July 9,
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    BRITISH MUSEUM EXPANSION.
    501 18 A Minor Tragedy Of Moving Day. The little man in blue overalls leant against the side of tho van and addressed his mates. "We take 'em out left to right," he remarked, "and there ain't got to be no mistake." And the mates agreed that there must
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    COMMUNIST RAID.
    159 18 Missionaries Carried Off By Bandits. Peking, June 29. The U.S. Legation has been informed that CommunisU have captured five missionaries and five children at the summer resort of Chikungshan, near the HupehHonan !>order. The Communits attacked during Sunday night, June 26. Some foreigners escaped to Hankow, where they
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    PLANS TO HOLD UP "ONE-MAN" BANKS.
    1090 18 Three Motor Bandits Sentenced. London, June 22. It is believed that these- two men have been planning to hold up one-man banks throughout the country." This statement made by a police officer at Exeter Assizes yesterday had reference to two motor bandits who had
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    HEROIC EFFORT TO SAVE PATIENT.
    449 18 Heart Massage On Dentist's Floor. London, June 16. Mr. Ingleby Oddie, the coroner, »t Paddington yesterday, in recording a verdict of death by misadventure, paid tribute to an anaesthetist for heroic efforts to revive Mr, Stuart Keats Turner, of Moira, Leicestershire. Mr. Turner's heart stopped
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    LINDBERGH BABY.
    252 18 Charge Against Curtis Altered. Flemington (New Jersey), June 28. Two startling developments have ocI curred during the hearing of the Curtis case. Colonel Lindbergh revealed that Curtis told him that the kidnappers had threatened to sell the baby to the highest bidder among the gangsters. Despite Curtis's asseverations
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    Notes From Bengal.
    1902 19 British Policy In India How Sir Samuel Hoare' s Statement Was Received Home Government Accused Of Breaking Pledges "-Congress Press Lets Itself Go A Revival Of Terrorism Will The Theatre Stage A Come Back Linking London And India By 'Phone. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, June 30.
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    APPEAL FAILS.
    547 19 Charge of Stealing Electricity. An unsuccessful appeal against a sentence of one year's rigorous imprisonment on three charges of theft and abetment of theft was heard in the Criminal Appeal Court by Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley on Saturday. The appellant, Tan Boon Teck, who was present
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    DRUIDS' CIRCLE BAN.
    167 19 Ceremony Each Year Since 1643. London, June 19. The summer solstice ceremonial of the Druids, which has been held within the circle at Stonehengt- every year since 1643, will be conducted for the last time next Sunday. And all because the Office of Works refuse to allow
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    PALESTINE SACRIFICES
    336 19 Discovery By Sir Flinders Petrie. London, June 2.'>. A discovery at Gaza by Sir Flinders Petrie, the veteran archaeologist, is taken to show that the terrible vengeance upon Achan, who committed sacrilege after the fall of Jericho, ww a traditional punishment in the stern history of South Palestine.
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    OIL CONFERENCE.
    243 19 Secret Discussions In Paris. Paris, June 29. Complete secrecy will surround the discussions at the International Oil Conference, which opens here tomorrow. Should any rumours regarding the progress nf the Conference leak out, market spec i'":.; ions in oil shares may result. Thus the delegates are pledged to
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    BANK RAIDED.
    254 19 By Chinese Dressed in Soldiers' Uniforms. Swatow, June 26. Swnto\y has witnessed two examples of hivh-haniled aotion on the part of the military within the pant few days. The first case occurred on Friday when a party of Chine.se soldiers landed from the Hydrangea with a fairly large
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    AMAZING SCENE IN HARBIN.
    1081 19 Kidnappers Active. ENFORCE TERMS ON k POLICE. Though trade is dull and business slack there si ems to be one flourishing enterprise in Harbin at present, and that is tho art of kidnapping (says a message of June 12 to the North China Daily News). Following
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    King And Queen At Eton College Chapel.
    38 20 AT ETON.— The Kin it and Queen paid their customary visit to the Chapel at Eton College, where they attended service. They stayed at Windsor Castle for Ascot week. (Planet News.)
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    25 20 RICHMOND ROYAL HORSE SHOW.— The Duke of York shaking hands with a prizewinner in the trotting class at the Richmond Royal Horse Show. (Planet News.)
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    29 20 AUSTIN Mien MANMN.— H. W. Austin met S. Mangin (America) in the singles of the international tennis matohes between England and America at the Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. (Planet News.)
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    39 20 PRINCE OF WALES AT THE DOCKS.— The Prince of Wales went on a lone inspection of London's docks, beginning at Tower Bridge. The picture shows the Prince entering the launch Nore for his cruise down the Thames. (Planet News.)
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    27 20 I.KAVIM; FOR I.AISANNE.— Mr. Ramsay Ma«DonaW. accompanied by his daughter. Ibhbel, and Sir John and Lady Simon, leaving Victoria Station, London, for Paris and Lausanne. (Planet News.)
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    35 20 FUNERAL OF LORD BRENTFORD. The funeral of Lord Brentford, the former Home Secretary, took place at Newick Church, Sussex. The coffin was conveyed from his home to the church on a farm wagon. (Planet News.)
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