The Straits Times, 24 January 1939

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    39 1 The Straits Times TESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. I THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. JANUARY 24, 19. W. I'KICK (KM jo PAGES The Straits Times i ivu;es SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1939 PRICE 5 CENTS.
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      113 1 Singapore: i40. cecil st. cphone 5471). For Up-to-dato TAILORING.. MIEN CHONG re assured tetirfaction. n i Coleman St. Singapore. I'l.onc 4816 I V.EW AT OJR VARIOUS SHOWROOM-: MANUFACTURED -^^^^^^^^mmmmm^^a^a^^mmm^mmmmm^m^i^^^^^^^m^m^- ALSO FOR OVER 30 iTTij I |1 Si HH Iv^l Si 3*1^^^ PERCOLATORS Y r« BS I I M i^i L<l
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      105 1 KUALA LUMPLTI 23, JAVA ST. CPHONZ 3033) Madame Page, DRESSMAKER and DESIGNER Failormacies Gowns or All Occasions h Stock Iran 55 $30 13. Battary Road., b:-i u> it Tel: G327. This fs rather an unusual photograph of Bread, but a product such as ours is worthy of unusual treatment. IT
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
    104 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MR. LIM KENG 7IAM end family ke.nly apprceif.tr the expressions and tokens of sympathy and condolence from relatives and friends in their recent breavcmenls and hereby tender their sincere and heartfelt thanks and gratitude to one and all for their iitlendnnc.'. letters, telegrams, floral tributes, scrolls, etc.
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      417 2 SITUATIONS VACANT" Whrn apolyint for ao? position adverli.nl A thrsr columns «nd copies of testimonial! Do nnl wnd orlrinals. WANTED Experienced salesman for electrical reinitiation. Apply Brinkmann ie Co. Koad. LADY TEACHER for Primary Cln?s. MvsIlave School Cert. Apply Lc Mcrcier's School, 118. Queen Street. WANTED immediately by large European
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      468 2 SITUATIONS WANTED .lINKSE, a^c 24. desires situation in Singapore or F.M.S. Holder of certificate of International Institute of Accountants (Interm.) Apply Box No. 580. Straits Times. CHIEF COOK AND CHIEF BOY (Shanghainese) experienced in all kinds of cooking, specialised in Engllfh and American dishes, stek positions in family house, hotels
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      547 2 BOARD RESIDENCE EAST ANGLIA S. Oxley Rise Tele 4?9C THE MANSION, Private Rotel. Oxle> Rise Tele *****. Rooms available. ROOMS FLATLETS at "Lloyd House," 2 Lloyd Rd. New low rates. Bd. optl. Ph 3460. WHITEHALL, 32, Cairnhill Road. Vacancy double single. English. M.S. Phone 4747. CORNER HOUSE 1 large furnished
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      1114 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET GODOWN— No. 30 Sumbawa Road, about 11,000 sq. ft. and Nos. 91/97 Lorong 3 Geylan<:. SHOP— No. 110 Kirn Seng Road, and 969 North Bridge Road. DWELLING HOUSES— Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 9 Ava Road. Apply Eastern Realty Co., Ltd., Chulla Street. Singapore. MOTOR VEHICLES
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      657 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Ineotpotatcd m England.; TZNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BJI Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES OIHWARD mOM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage Due Spore. RANPURA 17.000 Jan. Z1 RAWALPINDI 17.000 Feb. 10 BURDWAN «070 Feb. 11 CANTON 15.500 Frb. 24 SOMAI 1 6.800 Mar.
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      513 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. I BlTjbß rbMbH I >"3 t incorDoniTed Io laomni GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. Regular fortnightly sailings. London via I'enang, Colombo, Port Said, Naples, Marseilles and Gibraltar. S.S. HARUNA MARI' Feb. 4 S.S. KATORI MARU Feb. 16 j M.S. YASUKUNI MARU
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      807 3 \uA m M f I ibV 1 I mi in liiraP'^^sM BANGKOK IJNK CHINA 'JAPAN LINE Luxurious One Class MotorsrUpa. Most Big Carer vessel; witr ilmiteo out comCabln.' Have Adjoining Private Bath. fnrtablr oo q <:«>, n <Tpr Arrorpnindfltlnf To: MARSEILLES. LONDON. HOTTEK- To PORT SAID, PALESTINE, ROTDAM. HAMBURG AND
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      673 3 MANSFBELO CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Qua.? Sing.~.por« Tel IISL Chartered Bank Building. Penang T.I 17.;,;. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES. LONDON. N. CONTINENT ANO GLASGOW (In conjunction *lih the Glen Line) Hue Mi ACHILLES L'don, R'dam, H burg, Hull, Gdynia In port Today AGAMEMNON Man, L'don. R'dam, H'burg,
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS
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      FALL IN TANKER FREIGHTS
      406 4 CAUSE OF DECLINE NEW TONNAGE AND POOR DEMAND THE sharp Increase In the Tanker Pool Levy adopted last October has not only failed to raise the level of tanker freights but has even failed to maintain it. After remaining fairly steady for a brief period following
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      COURT OF APPEAL QUASHES SENTENCE
      209 4 Jerusalem, Jan. 24. 'THE Court of Appeal squashed the sentence of one year's imprisonment imposed on J. Mansell and judgment in the case of W. Wood has been withheld until Jan. 25. The attorney on behalf of the appellants maintained that the constables had every
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      MEMEL GOVERNOR'S APPEAL
      94 4 Kaunas, Jan. 23. I\R.« Viktor Gailius, new governor of Memel, speaking at the inauguration of the new Directory today, said he hoped its activities would be In conformity with the Memel Statute. He asked the Directory to bear In mind the sacrifice and far-reaching concessions of the
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      BRITISH SHIPS DASH TO AID OF FREIGHTER
      68 4 New York, Jan. 23. THE British freighters Cardare and Deerpool have answered S.O.S. calls by the Dutch freighter Parklaan which is leaking badly in the Atlantic, 1,300 miles out from New York on a voyage to Hamburg. The Parklaan, which has a crew
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      SPHINX
      25 4 The Sphinx from Europe via ports is expected to arrive about 7 a.m. on Thursday and sail about noon for Saigon, Tourane and Haiphong.
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      Air Mail Arrivals And Departures
      259 4 IN W ABU Wearnes: From Penanc, Ipoh, and Kuala Lumpur. Arrives tJtry evening. Qantas: From Australia: Arrives THIS afternoon. X.L.M.: From Netherlands Indies: Arrives THIS afternoon. X.L.M.: From £urope: Expected THIS evening. Imperial: From Europe: Expected tomorrow morning. K.N.1.1..M.: From Netherlands Indie*: Arrives THIS afternoon.
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE
      221 4 Today >.den ,'Imperlal) 3 p.m Cast Africa (Imperial) 2 p.m icuth Africa (Imperial) 2 p.m 3urma (Imperial) 2 p.m vtwle Canada (Imperial) 2 D.m ;hma Holhow (Imperial) ..2 p.m. Sgypt, Sudan and Palestine Imperial) ..2 o.m sreat Britain and lrtl-nd (Imperial) ..2 Dm Europe Great Britain (K
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      SURFACE HAILS EXPECTED
      14 4 Malls from China and Japan exlected tomorrow, Jan. 25, by Carthage.
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    Wall Street Quotations
    629 4 Wall Street Quotations New York, Jan 23. THE following quotations were those 1 ruling when the Stock Exchanee closed today:— DOW-JONES AVERAGE Yesterday's Today's Close. Close. Changes. 30 Industrials 146.76 141.32 off 5.44 20 Rails 31.10 29.13 off 1.97 15 Utilities 23.97 22.70 oft 1.27 40 Bonds 90.76 89.95 off
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    MOVE TO IMPEACH U.S. LABOUR SECRETARY
    94 4 Washington, Jan. 23. REPRESENTATIVE Thomas has an- nounced that he will Introduce a resolution in the House of Representatives tomorrow for the impeachment of Miss Frances Perkins, the Secretary for Labour, on account of her stand in deferring deportation proceedings against an Australian, Harry
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    CARTHAGE
    22 4 The Carthage has left Hong Koni and is expected to arrive hero at 9.30 tomorrow. She will berth at the wharf.
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    FAST GALLOPS AT IPOH Kerrena Impressive
    268 4 FAST GALLOPS AT IPOH Kerrena Impressive (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 24. TRACKS were opened far fast work this morning in preparation for the forthcoming meeting at Ipoh but there was little outstanding shown by horses seen out. Kerrena and Easter Parade were the most Impressive when they galloped
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    SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES
    198 4 Singapore, Jan. 23, noon. Buyers Seller; Gambier $7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.53 Java Cube $12 00 Pepper Whits Muntok $13.00 White $12.50 Black $9.00 Copra Mixed S2.95 Sun Dried $3.25 Saio Flour No. 1 Lingua $2.35 Fair $2.27' 2 Sarawak $2.22' Jelotonn Palembans $7.50 Banja S8.00 Sarawak $3.
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    REFUGEE PARLEY MAY BE POSTPONED
    97 4 London, Jan. 23 The meeting of the Evian Refuge* Committee, fixed for Thursday, may be postponed on account of recent events in Germany, according to well-informed opinion in London. It is considered, however, that the talks of Mr. George Rublee, chairman ot the refugee committee,
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    GLOUCESTER OPENS NEW STAFF COLLEGE WING
    66 4 London, Jan. 24. •"THE Duke cf Gloucester opened a new wing of the Staff Tollcpe at Mlnlejr Manor, near Camber'ey, yesterday. From now on old bui'clin it Camberley will become the junior wing and In the new quarters at Mlnley Manor will be a
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      604 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433 Passage 5431 Wi J^r \^t 1 /dvh yGV'*' IraKsinTT rrSlfC'tfiW Go vls c>>naua Nurtn America— WJ4MlJrttPtUffllj.Br J Europe. Fast through trains direct JXr^^M tiom ship's side at Vancouver Id BWjjjjST^BfpSjflu^lP Canada's Evergreen Playground !i itifXfi Wftyf I See tne majestic Canadian
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      314 4 TIDE TABLE SINGAPORE Today H. W. 1 a m. 9ft.: 12.36 p.m. 9.5 ft. L. W. 6.37 a.m. 3.5 ft.; 7.04 p.m. I.I ft. Wednesday H. W. 1.26 a.m. 9 ft.; 1.15 p.m. 9.3 ft. L. W. 7.08 a.m. 3.4 ft.; 7.30 p.m. 1.9 ft. Thursday H. W. 1.53 a.m.
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    FLUSH KIDNEYS OF POISONS AND STOP GETTING UP NIGHTS
    164 5 FLUSH KIDNEYS OF POISONS AND STOP GETTING UP NIGHTS Live a Healthier, Happier. Longer Life Thousands of men and women wonder why backache bothers them— why they have to visit the bathroom often at night— why flow is scanty and sometimes smarts and burns. Any one of these symptoms means
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      88 5 THE UNIVERSAL FIXER. MENDS ANYTHING. A necessity in every home. 50 cents per tube. Obtainable at Chemists. Stores, Gneen, Dispensaries, etc. Sole Distributors: GRAFTON LABORATORIES. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. 1939 AMERICAN H.MV. RADIOS RADIOGRAM MODEL It QU 11 RCA TUBES. Sol* Agents: KEE HUAT RADIO CO. 122-124, Orchard Road. SINGAPORE.
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      370 5 MALARIA AS A PUBLIC BURDEN. "Of all known maladies, endemic malaria Is the one that Is the most widespread and presents the most serious character. No other malady causes so much disturbance in the development of the peoples living In the places where it reigns." The foregoing is an abstract
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      591 5 Jf SOLE AGENTS STOCKISTS FOR MALAYA BELLS ASBESTOS .ENGINEERING S.U"> /INGAPORE Mothersills FOR ALL MeTßSia OF VISION Cmmlf' M^Eiekiel Son} (Estb. in 1916) Qualified Ophthalmic Opticians OUR ONLY SINGAPORE ADDRESS: 9, Raffles Place. Tel. 3949. FOR FULL PROTECTION FOR PERFECT VISION FOR ANY CAR MALAYAN MOTORS LTD. ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE
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      559 5 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TODAY ZHL 823 metre*. ZHP S0.M metres p.m. 5.00 Malay-Hawaiian songs, t 5.15 Comic sketches, t 5 30 Kronchongs. t 6.00 Teochew selection from "Sung Pen Ngee "—4. t 7.00 Children's programme. (English). 1.30 Time, weather and news announcements. 7.50 "Caledonia's Bard." 8.05 "Swingtime." t 8.35 Serenades, t
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      339 5 EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3. GSH 2117 oc/i (1341 in. )i OSQ 17.7* mo/i (16.86 m.); GSF 15.14 mc'i (19.82 a.); GSJ 21.63 me/I (13.93 ml: GSU 11.75 mc/i mj| m.) p.m. 6.05 Big Ben. "For Sailor3." 6.25 "Rivers of Europe."' 7.20 "Morte d'Arthur." 7.40 "Rhythm classics."* 8.00
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS
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      AROUND THE MARKETS
      538 6 VALUES TEND TO EASE AT OPENING RUBBER FALLS SHARPLY Ky Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, Jan. 24. THE slight shaking noticed on Wall Street on Saturday developed yesterday into a severe rocking which rapidly communicated itself to the London an:! other Stock markets. Cables from London and New
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      REICH CAPITAL LEVY TALK
      46 6 REICH CAPITAL LEVY TALK tl'Tlll]. Jitll. V£ RUMOURS persUt here of the im- pending Imposition In Germany of a rami.'.i levy ol 2u per cent No offiDrmati n U available, but it Is i d- trd that steps are already being p i tot such measure.
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        MINING
        620 6 issue VaU Frasei Co. Lyali Evati Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 1 Nawng Pet 0.25 0 30 0.25 0.28 6/- Pahang Con. 11/9 12/9 12/6 13/B 5/- Pangngn R 5/6 6/6 6/3 6/9 5/- Pattanl 2/S S/9 2/4>/ 2 2/9 1 Parol 0.30 0 35n 0.30 0.40n 5/- Pengkalen 9/-
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        GENERAL
        429 6 2 2 Ale* BrtcR Or& 1.30 1.40 1.32> 2 140 2 2 do > '/2 c Prefs. 2.20 2.30xd 2 22' 2 2.30xd 10 10 Atlas Ice 4.75 5.25 5.00 5 50 1 1 B. M Broadcasting 0.50 0.60 0.50 1 60 10 5 B M. Trustee 3.75 7
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS
        258 6 8% Maynara Si Co. Ltd. $30,000 Int. Apr. 30 Oct. 31 90 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% l'JO) red 1940 $400,000 Int Mar 31 Sept. 30 102',-j Vfr% 1907 red. 1947 $1.6(10.000 Int Mar 31 Sept. 30 108'; ih'2% 1W.S: red 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 115'
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        RUBBER SHARES
        368 6 Allenby Alor Gajab Amal Malay Ayer Hitaro Ayer Molek Ayci Panas Bassett Batu LJntang Bedford Benta Borelli Brogas Brunei un Bukit KaU) Biikit K B Bukit Kepong Bukit Timah (J10) Jhangkat S«rdang Connemara 'Jlenealy Plantations Hamilton "aytor f ndraglrl teram Kuantao (50 eta Jiir.ah Kamasan tedah Kempas ffluare
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN
      75 6 Tuesdaj. Jan. 24 Noon. No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) H9f -*<■- No. IX 111 f.o.b. in cases January -'i, 27'zg G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. r.o.b. in bales January 26S 26*i FAQ. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales January 25% 25T 1 FUTURE QUOTATIONS No. IX R.S.S. on Registered lender
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      EXCHANGES
      175 6 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular Issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/3 13/1 London demand 2/3 13/1 Lyons demand 2047 Switzerland demand 239 Hamburg demand 134'/2 New York demand 54 1/16 Montreal demand 54^ Batavla demand
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    London Stock Exchange
    399 6 All Prices Marked Lower London. Jan. 2:1. QN the Stock Exchange today prices Vl/ closed considerably lower owing to Saturday's weakness on Wall Street together with general European uneasiness. The influx of Continental idling orders accentuated the downward i.vend though late attempts to rally were partially successful,
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    LONDON FOREIGN EXCHANGE
    104 6 London, Jan. 23. IN the Foreign Exchange market the currencies of those countries bordering Germany weakened on nervous selling.— Reuter. The following were today's closing mean rates Paris 177 5/64 Athens MTM New York 4.67 11/16 Rio 3 1/16 Montreal 4.70% fellers offlriBrussels 27.67% Belgrade 209 Geneva
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    TIN EXPORTS IN 1938
    173 6 TIN EXPORTS IN 1938 EXCEED QUOTA BY 1,885 TONS (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 23. PXPORTS of tin froia the countries participating in the International Tin Control agreement, exceeded quotas by 1,885 tons, in 1938 according to the Amsterdam correspondent of the Financial Times. This correspondent says that it
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    FIXED TRUST QUOTATIONS
    111 6 tFrom Our Own Correspondent 1 London, Jan. 23. ■>■: s. d British Empire "A' 18 3 British Empire "B" 9 l 1^ British Empire Cumulative 13 9 British Empire C'prehenslve 14 3 British General "A" 18 6 Britis.i General "B" 16 0 British General "C" 14 3
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    LONDON COMMODITY MARKETS EASE
    40 6 London, Jan. 23 IN the commodity markets today base metals and rubber were adverseiy affected by the fall in the Stock markets. Jute was easier on profittaking and in sympathy with weaker advices from Calcutta.— Reuter.
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    N.I. ALUMINIUM WORKS
    92 6 Amsterdam, Jan. 13 DLANS for the erection of a large aiu- minium factory in Central Sumatra by the Billiton My. are now well advanced and preparatory work will begin shortly, according to well-informed quarters. The company also intends to establish an aluminium products factory in Java: this
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    OFFICIAL TIN-PROSPECTING POLICY ATTACKED
    2035 7 Reluctance In Releasing Adequate Areas DETRIMENTAL TO BOTH INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT "I'HE slow progress made by Government in releasing adequate areas for prospecting has been very disappointing and future prospects for the industry are far from reassuring in this respect" declared the Hon. Mr. C. L.
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    CEYLON EXCEEDS RUBBER QUOTA
    231 7 TERMS OF AGREEMENT BROKEN pEYLON appears to have broken Articb five of the International Rubber Regulation Agreement having exceeded by 3,907 tons her permissible export allowance in 1938. Shipments during 1938 are reported to have been 49,282 tons compared with her permissible export allowance of 45,375
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    BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR NEXT MONTH
    182 7 Malaya Not To Be Represented London, Jan. 22. BUYERS in 66 countries have already intimated that they are coming to the British Industries fair next month. Information received at the Press department of the Exhibition is that an increase in the number expected is already
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    ELECTRIC GENERATORS FOR MAURETANIA
    67 7 London, Jan. 22. /GENERATORS to be installed in the Cunard-White Star liner Mauretai nia, now nearing completion on the Mersey, will have an output of electric power sufficient for the needs of a tanrr. Of 100,000 inhabitants. The equipment of -the new liner Is described as
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    FRASER & COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS
    98 7 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Jompany Dividend TIN. K Kamunting 3d Pungah 9d. dlv. 9d. bonus Petallng 5" 0 final Takuapa 6d. Books Close Jan. 27 Jan. 20 Jan. 24 Jan. 25 Singapore, Jan. 23, 5 p.m. Total U Date Ex. Dlv. financial ye: Payable Date to dai Feb.
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      592 7 OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION. LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) CAPITAL Autnorlsed $40,000.300 00 Issued Paid Up $10.000 000.00 Head Office: China Building Chulla Street, Singapore. Telegraphic Address "OVERSEA" LONDON BANKERS: Midland Bank, Ltd.. Lloyds Bank. Ltd.. NEW YORK BANKERS: Irving Trust Co.. Chase National Bank BRANCHES: Amoy, Bangkok Batavia
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      485 7 BANK QF CHINA Incorporated in China DV Special L'n.irten. 13. (rril Strrrt Singapore Telephones: Manager's Oltlcc 6114 Asst. Manager's OfTlrr MM Exchange Oept 8«l General Office 518R-I Cable Address: "CnUNGKUO Paid Up Capital Ch I 4O.6DO.0OO Ot Reserve fund* In e*cesa of Ch I J.loo.onn nt Total Assets approximated Cb
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      245 8 Bk The Popular Star of "Valley of the Giants" back again in Warner Bros. thrilling Comedy-Romance! TODAY 3.IS, 6.15 9.1 5 p.m. HrH r- ALHAMBRA i n^L -j^f SEE: JUNE TRAVIS r *~ZZ>9 CHICAGO BEAUTY M^^^JjJ^c< ALSO SMPiBISSiHMiMSwtov latest I h n^ 4p ibr|t|sh PP^ 3 P .^f[^^ MOVIEA tone
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      517 8 THE MALAYA'S he chased after the girl and she lead him right to FAVOURITE JAIL! A NBW THRILL LAUGH ROMANCE from m.-g.-m. OPENING TONIGHT 6.15-9.15 PAVILION "THE CHASER" j f Each needle plays Ten Records djk A.. |fc y MAYER- flp mk T. M.A. MUSIC HOUSE. PICTURE WITH WEMkJEKm TU
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    CHINA LOOKS TO U.S.A. FOR ASSISTANCE
    214 9 CHINA LOOKS TO U.S.A. FOR ASSISTANCE Formation Of Stimson Committee Lauded In Official Press Chungking, Jan. 23. ALTHOUGH the League Council's resolution inviting raembers to aid China was given prominence in the Chinese press, the news of the formation of a committee in America under the leadership of Mr. H.
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    Italo- Yugoslav Relations
    161 9 Italo- Yugoslav Relations Strengthening Of Ties Envisaged In Rome Rome, Jan. 23. 'THE strengthening of ties between Italy and Yugoslavia is envisaged in a semi-official statement on the talks between Count Ciano the Italian Foreign Minister, and M. Stoyadinovitch, the Yugoslav Premier. The statement says the mi' listers examined thoroughly
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    MR. OLIVER STANLEY AS ENVOY TO U.S.
    127 9 MR. OLIVER STANLEY AS ENVOY TO U.S. Speculation Over Sir R. j Lindsay's Successor London, Jan. 23. THE British Ambassador in Washington. Sir Ronald Lindsay, will it is believed retire from active service at i the termination of the visit of King j George and Queen Elizabeth to AmeI rica
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    TEN DEAD IN STORMS IN BRITAIN
    87 9 London, Jan. 23. GALES sweeping the southwest of England and West Ireland today .'caused the loss of ten l'ves. j Seven were drowned when the St. i Ives. Cornwall, lifeboat capsized in a terrific north-westerly gale while answering a rocket distress signal from, a
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    ANTI-SCARLET FEVER VACCINE CLAIM
    64 9 Tokio, Jan. 23. r^R- Hidetake S'aoi, of the Infectious i Diseases Research Institute, claims 1 the successful manufacture of antiscarlatina vaccine which has been tested on 100 COO people during the past three years and found to be completely :flective but free ftom any reaction. Dr.
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    GENERAL FOR FRENCH SOMALILAND
    42 9 /"'EN. Paul Louis Legentilhomme, who has been appointed commander of 111 1 Lie French troops in Somaliland, was formerly commander of the forces In Indo-China. This Is the first time a general has been sent to French Somaliland.—Havas.
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    EX-MINISTER TO SIAM DIES
    41 9 London, Jan. 23. •THE death has occurred of Sir Re- glr.ald Tower, who was British Minister and Consul-General in Slam in 1901. Sir Reginald, who was aged 79, was League High Commissioner at Oanzlg fTom 1919-20.— Reuter.
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    PARTICIPATION OF THE PEOPLE
    194 9 Gen. Chiang To Preside Over Parley Chungking, Jan. 23. THE National Peoples Political Congress will hold its first session under the chairmanship of General Chiang Kai-shek here in February. The Congress will be composed of all political parties in the provinces, racial groups, professions and cultural
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    TO OFFSET LOSS IN CHINA
    169 9 Investment In India Suggested London, Jan. 23. A FEW far-sighted people are inquiring about the possibilities of capital investment in India to offset loss of I opportunities in China, writes a special correspondent of the Financial News. He says that one of the results of
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    CZECH EMIGRATION TO NICARAGUA
    76 9 Agreement Reported Prague, Jan. 23. A RRANGEMENTS for the emigra- tion of 5,000 Czecho-Slovaks to Nicaragua are reported to have been completed between the two governments. It is stated that negotiations are going on for the emigration of another 50.000 Czecho-Slovaks. The Nicaraguan Government Is stated
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    Nazi Attack On Vatican
    124 9 Anti-Reich Moves Alleged Berlin, Jan. 23. A FRESH attack on the Vatican. which is accused of a campaign of anti-German propaganda, is launched by the Voelkischer Beobachter. The newspaper declares that "all kinds of intentions against the Catholic church are Imputed to Germany, particularly the expropriation
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    Franco Claims New Advance
    230 9 Steel Net Being Drawn Round Barcelona Lerida, Jan. 23. TTHE Nationalists are giving the Republicans before Barcelona no time to reform their ranks, states a field report. A net of steel is gradually being drawn round their capital. Moroccan forces advancing on the coast road are
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    FRENCH AIR FORCE'S NEW CHASER
    122 9 Paris, ran. 23. a NEW F'cv.di Chaser plane, the Devoitine O 20, has just undergoi..- a trial fi.';!:t before experts cf th.i Fr?nch Air Minis'. 1 This plane was constructed within 6,000 working hours and is armed with a 22-c.m. gun as well as two
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    ROYAL WEDDING IN ROME
    90 9 Rome, Jan. 23. DEFORE a brilliant assembly which included royaity, ministers, academicians and Signor Mussolini himjS°lf, Princess Maria of Savoy, youngest daughter of King Emmanuel was married to Prince' Lulgi BourbonParma today. King Emmanuel escorted the brid? to the altar. The British Ambassador, Lord Perth and
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    WOMAN ON EXPLOSIVES CHARGE
    48 9 London. Jan. 23. r'O young women were remandec In custody at Manchester todaj charged with having In their posses slon or under their control explosive; and bombs including a barrel of explosive, two bombs, 14 sticks oi dynamite and ten electric generators. j Router
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    DRESSMAKER WHO COULD NOT SEW.
    195 9 Hands Swollen With Rheumatism. Pity this poor dressmaker! Ninelenths of her work consists of sewlntt —and she was not able to .v-w. Rheumatism In th»> hands was her trouble, and she tried an* number of "remedies." But nothing helped— until she came to Knischei.. "Three-and-a-half
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    AMUSEMENTS
    189 10 ICtlltt. Al.iXrill HOTIX Special Dinner Dance. RAKFLKS HOTEL Dinner tc Dance (Informal) 6.30 to 8.3J p.m. 9.30 to Mldnijht. CARRICK THEATRE, GEYLANG Devil's Playground with Richard Dix, also Bull Dog Drummond Comcj Back with John Bairyir.c c 7.45—11 p.m. GREAT WORLD Cabaret: 9 p.m. to Mk!ni-;'ii>. Oiobc Theatre: There
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    S.T.C. Season Tickets
    356 10 BunpwSfcttH for the issue of se&son tickets on suburban bus lines in Singapore were put forward by several correspondents in this r.cv-spaper recently. It was pointed out that r. large majority of passengers from Katcng, Geylang and Sc-ran^oon are oilice workers whe come into t;wn in the
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    PLANTING VIEW OF I.R.R.C.
    747 10 "Old Gentlemen" In London AFRAID OF AMERICA To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— lf you will allow me. I shoulc like to point out a few o* the weal points in th 0 letter signed "NonProducer" In the Straits Times al Jan. 16. on
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    $30 A MONTH A Business Man's Outburst
    353 10 $30 A MONTH A Business Man's Outburst CLERKS AND THEIR CRITICS To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— How Is it possible that there can be so much discussion concerning the pros and cons of a Malayan university when the existing element- ary education is so hopelessly defec1 tivo?
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    WORRIED PARENTS
    364 10 "Sons Are Still A Burden To Them" To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— Ysur correspondent "Another Parent" should be commended for his earnest solicitation of immediate reform of the existing present school curriculum. Frequent cases of stagnation and discouragement of local boys seeding employment, and parents
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    NOTES Of The DAY
    779 10 Planting Yarns IWHAT was probably the only carthorse ever used on a Malayan estate was recallPd by a friend oi' mine, a veteran planter, in a conversation e about old days in the Kota Tir.g^l S district. This unique animal \va.a usal on Theobroma Estate, which
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    FRANCO'S TROOPS WITHIN 14 MILES OF BARCELONA
    431 11 Defenders Transform City Into Stronghold BRITISH SUBJECTS ADVISED TO BOARD DESTROYER Republicans Not To Move Seat Of Government GENERAL FRANCO'S troops are reported to have captured Martorell, about 14 miles north-west of Barcelona, the Republican capital. Martorell is on the Igualda-Barcelona highway. Meanwhile,
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    FIVE BRITISH SHIPS BOMBED OFF SPAIN
    64 11 Barcelona, Jan. 24 The Briiu*] steamer Dover Abbey '058 terns) suffered a direci hit during a Nationalist :Ur-raid today. Ancthcr British sieamer, the Stanbrcok. Ls reported to have been attacked and hit seven miles off the shore. Other British ships hit include African Mariner,
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    U.S. CITIZENS TO EVACUATE
    81 11 1 1 Barcelona, Jan, 24. i ALL United states citizens here and'; in Catalonia have been ordered to prepare fcr evacuation. The order was issued by tho United States consul-; I lr-raid yesterday. Ii The United States charge d'aflalrsj' *ill wireless to the American destroyer!' Omaha,
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    NEW LONDON-CAPE CAR RECORD
    47 11 C:\p3town. Jan. 24. I •Tllr, L:v drivsrs, H. E. Symons end if. D. Bromine driving al specially equipped Wolseley saloon car,! created a new London-Capetown record' lettng hr Journey in 32 days. Tin prevlcuj reccid wrs 40 Cays by :v.c:s in !927.— router.
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    TO IMPROVE U.S. HEALTH
    143 11 New,5850,000.000 Plan Outlined Washington, Jan. 23. OREcIDENT Roosevelt has submitted to Congress for carei lvi study a comprehensive report recommending an $850,000,000 lederal and statj programme to improve the nation's health. I The report says the "objective of the j programme is to make available in
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    MUST DEFEND OUR TRADE
    403 11 Vital National Interest London, Jan. 24. /TREAT BRITAIN'S export trade is vital national interest which must be defended at all costs, declared Mr. R. S. Hudson, Secretary of the Overseas Trade Department, speaking at a banquet last night given by the German Chamber of Commerce in
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    1,000,000 MALARIA CASES IN FUKIEIN
    36 11 Chungking, Jan. 23. \[ORE than 1,000,000 case* of malignant malaria are reported in the province of Fukien. The epidemic is spread over a large area and the death-rate i* high. Reuter.
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    New Drive By The Axis Powers?
    216 11 New Drive By The Axis Powers? Hitler To Blow Colony Trumpet On Jan. 30 Paris, June 24. PREPARATIONS by Germany and Italy for another drive to obtain satisfaction for their demands is the subject of much comment in the French press. M. Vladimcr Dormesson in Figaro, refers to the "Fascist
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    EX-CHAMPION BOXER'S NARROW ESCAPE
    123 11 Blcomfleld "New Jersey), Jan. 23. \TIXCE DUNDEE, former world middle- weight champion and twice conqueror of Len Harvey, had a miraculous escape from death when his car was struck by a passenger train at a level crossing and hurled 300 feet. Dundee and his wife and
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    MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR CIVILIAN DEFENCE SCHEMES
    593 11 London, Jan. 24. THE Prima Minister, in a broadcast last night, inaugurated the Government's drive for volunteers in every branch of the country's defence services. Referring to conditions which, in the Government view, made their scheme lor voluntary national service necessary
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    IF FRANCO WINS, IT WILL BE A FOREIGN VICTORY-EDEN
    188 11 London, Jan. 24. '"J'HE sooner the world understands the democracies will neither be flustered nor browbeaten into surrender of their own just rights, the better it will for all concerned," said Mr. Anthony Eden, former Foreign Secretary, speaking at Coventry yesterday.
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    JAPAN WARNS POWERS
    72 11 Tuki.i, Jan. 24. TPHK Japanese Government was determined and prepared to take effective counter-measures if any third Power tried to enforce economic pressure against Japan. This statement was made today by Mr. Arita, Foreign Minister, replying to questions In the Lower House. He said he doubted whether
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    BRITAIN AHEAD IN AIR ARMAMENT
    67 11 London, Jan. 21. j OPEAKING on the subject of gun tur- rets for military aircraft at a factory in Surrey he visited yesterday, the Air Minister, Sir Kingsley Wood, said British manufacturers had succeeded in solving problems connected with the operation of guns In hisjli
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    ARABS LEAVE FOR LONDON
    272 11 Mufti's Attitude To Opposition Cairo, Jan. 21 *J*HE Arab delegation left Cairo for London today for the conference with the British Government on the future of Palestine. Rageb Nashashibi, leader of th«s Arab Defence Parly (moderates) last night alleged that on<> <>f the Opposition members chosen
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    12 11 A decree; to i np Incjme tax throughout Egypt was signed yesterday.—Rculcr.
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    PENANG OFFICIALS MEET TO DISCUSS A.R.P.
    452 12 Mr. Edwin Tongue's Visit Tc The Northern Settlement OFFICER TO BE APPOINTED TO CO-ORDINATE WORK (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 23. rOMPLETE A.R.P. schemes for Penang, Singapore ant .Malacca are ready to be put into action and the Penang scheme was discussed today
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    CINEMA SHOW TO AID SCHOOL FUNDS
    148 12 WITH the object of providing education for the poor, the Nanyang Pin Ifin Free School, the oldest local establishment of the kind, has bscn established for 18 years. The school has made steady progress year by year. During this period, no !c\ver th-in 6.000
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    NO. 36 SQUADRON AT AKYAB
    82 12 r\' "i Burma, No 36 (TorJ do Bomber) Squadron is spend- Akyab Tomorrow the will return to Rangoon, stopat Baueln quadroD will leave Rangoon on n night to Singapore on I will spend that night at at Moulmein. The Point will be light to Singapore
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    Special Coronation Supplement
    158 12 THE Straits Times will publish tomorrow an eight -page supplement to commemorate the Coronation of the Sultan of Selangor at Klang on Thursday. A full description of the Malay ceremonial at the lustration and coronation, together with other articles of interest at this time, will be included
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    CHINESE ON CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED EXTORTION
    143 12 Alleged To Have Shown Woman Bullet I IM Chee Huat, a 28-year-old Hols kien,. appeared before Mr. K. l Blacker in the Singapore Fourth Pc lice Court yesterday, on charges of at tempted extortion by putting a Chir ese woman In fear of Injury
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    THREE CHINESE ASSAULT AND ROB HAINANESE
    50 12 AN ASSAULT on a Hainanese b three unknown Chinese in Mai colm Road Just before midnight oi Sunday night has been reported t the police. The Hainanese alleges that he wa robed of $2.28 in cash. Two of his as sallants were on bicycles.
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    COL. RAE ON ROTARY TRIP
    116 12 Ceylon Manila Conferences LT.-Col. Cecil Rae, president of the Ipoh Rotary Club, has left Ipoh for Singapore on his way to Colombo to attend the District Conference of Rotary Clubs ir. India, Burma and Ceylon. He has been appointed by President George Hager to represent
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    TARRING INCIDENT IN PENANG
    117 12 Chinese Scrolls Shop Signboard Spoiled (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Jan. 23. A NOTHER tarring "Incident" occur- red today in Beach Street, this time Involving a Chinese shop dealing in scrolls, wall papers and ceremonial lanterns. The shop had Its signboard tarred, while tar was also
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    KNOCKED MAN DOWN IN CONNAUGHT DRIVE
    80 12 pONVICTED on a charge of negli- gent driving, an Indian insurance j agent, V. V. Markandoo, was yesterday j fined $20 in the Singapore Traffic Court. It was alleged by the prosecution that accused knocked down a cyclist in Connaught Drive on Dec. 24
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    "BELGIUM'S SYMPATHIES ARE WITH CHINA"
    94 12 •DELGIUMS sympathies in the SinoI** Japanese conflict are with China," declared Mr. Chen Won-yen, who is passing through Singapore on his way back to his homeland after studying aviation and aeroplane manufacture for three years in Belgium. Mr. Chen was sent to Europe by the
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    Malayan Delegates In Madras
    62 12 Jan. 'Si. THE Malayan delegation which is visiting: India to discuss with the Government of India matters relating to Indian immigration to Malaya arrived here today. Conferences were held with the Premier of Madras and the Minister of Industries and Labour, when all aspects of the
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    Fines Total $25,000 In Johore Rubber Case
    354 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Jan. 24. DIFFICULTIES encountered b: Customs preventive officer during a dark night in the appre hension of rubber smugglers, wh< made a bold attempt to escape L>: jumping into the water from sam pans a»; Sungei Masai,
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    Buffaloes As Gift For Sultan
    35 12 One of the decorated buffaloes presented to the Sulian of Seang.r by villagers at Klang on Sunday as gifts on the cccasion of his coronation this week. Straits Times picture.
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    INDIAN LEADERS ON CHINA'S RESISTANCE
    354 12 TARRYING a letter to the Chinese people from Pandit Nehru and messages of sympathy from Mr. Gandhi and the i Indian poet. Rabindranath Tagore, nine of the Chinese delegation to the world missionary conference at Madras pass- ed through Singapore yesterday. At the conclusion of
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    SIX REFUGEES STAY HERE
    201 12 Over 400 Go On To Shanghai ITALY'S JEWISH LAWS DESCRIBED r\V the party of 150 Jewish refugees, which passed through. Singapore bound for Shanghai yesterday, six have stayed ov.r here to look for work. The Singapore Refugee Relief Committee selected two musicians, one radio expert, p.n
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    EUROPEAN LOSES ARTICLES WORTH $126
    55 12 A EUROPEAN, Mr. W. T. Smith, has had several articles of a total value of $126 stolen from the house at which he lives in River Valley Road. The articles Include a typewriter, a fountain pen, a pair of spectacles, a box of cigars, three
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    CHINESE KILLED BY FALLING TREE
    49 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Jan. 24. a Chinese was cutting down a tree in the jungle at the 31st mile, Johore Bahru-Batu Pahat road, another tree fell and crashed him. He had his ribs broken and died immediately. Thp man was 26.
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    Refugee From Vienna
    35 13 'een-vcar-old Mina Sassoxver, Vienna, teas one of the party 0/ 4jO refugees Ji'^o arrived at i oore yesterday in the Lloyd Tricstino liner Conte Verde. She speaks Fnrjl'sh fluently. —Straits Ttmei picture.
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    Kidnapping Charge Against Indian
    290 13 Kidnapping Charge Against Indian YOUNG GIRL GIVES EVIDENCE A TAMIL GIRL, whose age was given as about 13 years, wasi i he complainant in a case of alleged kidnapping against a man, earned Ramasamy, who appeared before Mr. L. B. Gibson in the Singapore Criminal District Court yesterday. There was
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    GAMMON (MALAYA) LTD. SUED BY CHINESE CONTRACTOR
    1192 13 To Pay Damages For Libel And Wrongful Termination Of Contract JUDGES REFERENCE TO "HIGH-HANDED CONDUCT" OF COMPANY'S OFFICERS DAMAGES of $100 for libel were awarded against Gammon (Malaya) Ltd. in favour of a Chinese building contractor, Cheong Chark, in a judgment delivered by
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    Brunei's Raja Bendahara Here
    78 13 Tfce Ra'fl B?ndahara of Brunei, photographed at the reception accorded him by the Singapore Branch of the Brotherhood of Friends of the. Pen, at the bungalow of Mr. A. M. Als<gjff, Siglap. Mr. Alsagrff {in white) is seen standing behind the Raja ittina beside the Raja
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    49,000 GALLONS OF PETROL LOST AT BASE IN SEVEN YEARS
    699 13 Counsel's Statement During CaseAgainst Driver THAT there had been an unao countable loss of 49,000 gallons of petrol at the Seletar Naval Base during the last seven years was revealed in a remark passed by Mr. R. D. W. <
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    COURT STORY OF STABBING IN HARBOUR
    362 13 Malay On Charge Of Murder HTHAT while walking along a passage in a .^hip he heard hia companion cry but 1 hat he was being stabbed by a Malay, was the story told by a Chinese coal coolie, T:i\ r Kee Lee, to Justice
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    Charges Against Seletar Police Officer
    318 14 Charges Against Seletar Police Officer SEQUEL TO CAR COLLISION AN Admiralty Police Officer, J. A. Williams, yesterday claimed trial in the Singapore Trafllc Court to two charges of negligent driving and causing hurt to two police officers of the Naval Base, Edward Gilroy and Howard Elston, when Jhis car, in
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    THREE MONTHS FOR "REPUTED THIEF"
    119 14 OL2ADING guilty to charge that being a reputed thief he was lound between sunset and suniise loitering at River Valley Eoad and be■ng unable to give v satisfactory account of himself, a Hokkien Lim Ah Tee, was sentenced to three months' :igoror.£ imprisonment by Mr.
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    Not A Meteor
    23 14 A parachute flare dropped by a Royal Air Force aircraft over the Singapore Roads, photographed by a Strait* Times cameraman.
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    Filipino twins Drowned In Singapore
    182 14 Filipino twins Drowned In Singapore CLOTHES ON BEACH NEAR AIRPORT UfHEN his 13-year-old twin sons failed to return home on Sunday morning after having gone out on Saturday morning, Mr. Raquiza, a Filipino musical instructor living in Queen Street, enlisted the aid of the police. H' 1 went to Kandang
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    GAOL FOR MAN WHO OBTAINED CREDIT WHILE BANKRUPT
    924 14 Chief Justice Comments On Sentences For Offence "MORE APPROPRIATELY PUNISHED WITH IMPRISONMENT THAN FINE" THE offence of obtaining credit while being an undischarged 1 bankrupt should be punished, except in very exceptional cases, with imprisonment, held Sir Percy McElwaine, Chief Justice, S.S.
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    CHINESE ARRESTS SNATCH THIEF
    148 14 Magistrate Say He Will Recommend Reward "I will certainly recommend that you be given a reward." said Mr. K. A. Blacker in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, thanking Ong Tiang Soon, a Hokklen, for his prompt action in apprehending a Chinese snatch thief In South
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      ELEPHANTS PARADE IN LONDON
      73 15 In celebration of the Empire Tea Centenary this month, a ceremonial procession in which three highly ttt orated elephants, each bearing a dozen caskets of India tea, travelled from St. Katherine's Dock to the City. A hundred years ago this month the first consignment of Empire
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      SPEAKERS' SESSION CONCLUDES
      226 15 Scope Of Discussion Of Taxation Measures New Delhi. "I*HE Conference of the Presidents of Legislative Councils concluded recently. The points raised by the Presidents of the Councils of Bombay, Bihar and Assam having been disposed of the Conference devoted time to the consideration of the points raised
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      ADEN CELEBRATES CENTENARY
      161 15 Viceroy's Message For Happy Relations Calcutta, Jan. 10. THERE has been exchange of tele- grams between the Viceroy at present on a tour of South India, and the Governor of Aden on the occasion of Aden's centenary. The Viceroy's message wishing the Colony's future advancement and prosperity
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      WORKERS' DEMONSTRA TION IN MADRAS
      52 15 Madras. Jan. 18. WHEN the Public Health Bill was be- ing considered in the Madras Assembly, about a thousand workers of various labour unions staged demonstrations outside the Chamber. They later held a public meeting opposite the Assembly Hall and passed a resolution demanding immediate
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      "JUSTICE IN LOWER COURT FREE & INCREDIBLY SIMPLE"
      332 15 "JUSTICE IN LOWER COURT FREE INCREDIBLY SIMPLE" Bombay, Jan. 16. pOMMENTING on the new Aundh constitution, Mahatma Gandhi writes in this week's Harijan as follows There are several startling things in the Aundh constitution. For the moment I am concerned with only two things the qualifications for the vote and
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      ATTITUDE OF CONGRESS TO COMMUNAL PROBLEM
      610 15 No Useful Purpose By Further Declaration At Present DEHRA DUN EXPRESS DERAILMENT Bihar Assembly Urges Inquiry Into Causes Patna, Jan. 20. IN the Bihar Assembly yesterday Mr. Sukhlal Singh, a Congress member, moved a motion urging the appointment of a committee to inquire into
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      SIR ABDUL GUZNAVI DENIES ANTI-LEAGUE REVOLT
      298 15 What Transpired At Gandhi-Aga Khan Meeting At Bardoli New Delhi, Jan. 18. UK.OROUS denial of press reports that he in conjunction with the A>ja Khan was instigating revolt against the AllIndia Muslim League was made by Sir Abdul Halim Ghuznavi. He declared that it
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      THE MUSLIM LEAGUE'S CLAIM DISPUTED
      151 15 Sir Wazir Hasan Issues Statement Jubbulpore, Jan. 18 THE claim of the Muslim League that It is the only authoritative body of the entire Muslim population of India ms been disputed by Sir Wazir Hasan, who. in a statement says: "I think that there was
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      PRESIDENTSHIP OF CONGRESS
      60 15 Wardha, Jan. 17. THE Secretary of the All-India Congress Committee announces that the names of Mr. Subhas Chandra Bose. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramayya have been proposed for presidentship of the Tripuri session, of the Congress. If there are no withdrawals befcre Jan. 26
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      POLITICAL SITUATION IN TRAVANCORE
      328 15 State Congress Chiefs Statement Trivandrui:i. Jan. 15. "THE Travancore State Congress is now being goaded on to direct action by the attitude and activities of the Government which can be taken to I be nothing less than a challenge. I "The State Congress, it is humbly
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    FOUR-POWER PARLEY TO FOLLOW ROME TALKS?
    3219 16 From Our Own Correspondent London, Jan. 14. THERE is scarcely any need for me to tell you, Malayans, what is the thought in every mind home here this fateful week, or what is the topic that is being endlessly discussed in every place where
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    CIVIL AIR GUARD PLAN PROGRESS
    113 17 London, Jan. 23. Commissioners of the Civil Air Guard, formed in July to provide civilian reserve of trained pilots, have issued a review of the first four months' progress. It is reported that over 5,550 persons have enrolled and over 1,330 possess "A" licences. About
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    PREMIER TO SPEAK ON ROME TALKS
    72 17 London, Jan. 23. U7HEN Parliament reassembles on Jan. 31 a statement by the Primo j Minister on his Rome visit will, it is I expected, be made immediately after I questions. i Important Government pronouncements on other current questions are j aiso expected in
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    49 17 London, Jan. 23. A verdict that he took his life while the balance of his mind was disturbed was recorded at the inquest today on Colonel Claude Russel-Browne, who was Chief Engineer, China Command, from 1D24 to 1923. j It was stated he had suffered greatly from insomnia— Reuter.
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    ENGLAND WINS THIRD TEST AT DURBAN
    786 18 South Africa Beaten By Innings And 13 Runs Durban, Jan. 23 ENGLAND won the third Test match at Durban yesterday by an inning! and 13 runs when they dismissed South Africa for 353 in th'ir second innings following the lirst innings debacle of 103.
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    COLTS HOCKEY
    46 18 The following have been selected to play for the Colts against the Loyal Regiment tomorrow at Qlllman Bar- racks: A. C d'Sylva; G. Newman, G. Scctt; M. KohlofT. L. Reutens, E. Love- j Say: R. Thoy. K. Leembruggen, J.I Reuter-3, A. Galstaun. J. Loveday.
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    18 18 Scene at Saturday t rugby match when Rest beat South by 10 points to 6. Straits Times picture.
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    CRICKET CLUB SIDE BEAT R.A.M.C. 19-NIL
    434 18 Seven-A-Side Rugby SemiFinals This Afternoon I CMOTHERING their opponents w reached the semi-final of the M hy the S.C.C. on the padang yes K.A.M.C. by 19 points (three tries a: i In another match the 34th R.E. reached the semi-final stage when they beat
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    FIFTH ROUND CUP DRAW
    246 18 London, Jan. 23. r\RAW for the fifth round of the P.A. Cup to be played on Feb. 11 is as follows: Cardiff or Newcastle vs. Preston. Portsmouth vs. West Ham or Tottenham. Wolverhairipton vs. Liverpool Sunderland vs. Blackburn. Chelsea vs. Sheffield Wednesday or Chester. Huddersfield. vs.
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    GOOD BOXING IN COMMAND FINALS LAST NIGHT
    590 18 Hard-Hitting Bouts At Gillman Barracks Sev^n bouts in the Singapore Army Boxing championship finals were decided at Gillman Barracks last night and thoy produced som« very good boxing. Only one fight ended by the short route, the rest going the distance. Major-General W.
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    EUROPEANS WILL HAVE STRONG HOCKEY SIDE
    354 19 Five Goals In Yesterday's Trial At S. C. C. THERE is plenty of talent among the Europeans in the Colony toprovide the Kcst with very strong opposition when the teams meet on This was the impression gain d yesterday when Whites beat the Colours
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    HOME FOOTBALL
    22 19 London. Jan. 23. Football matches played taday resulted as follows: Second Division: Blackburn 6. Bradford 4. Fulharr. l, Bwanaea o.—Renter
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    HOME RUGBY
    21 19 London. Jan. 23. r.es played today resulted ai follows: port Services 0. Newport 8 I ys 6. Abertiilery V.—Router
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    AIR FORCE WIN THREE-TWO
    373 19 Late Goa/ Scored Against V.M.C.A DLAYING at Anscn Road yesterday. the Koyal Air Force beat the V.M.C.A. by three goals to two in a keen gams of hockey, a last minute shot deciding the issue. The home team was handicapped, being a man short, and this
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    EARL OF ATHLONE PRESIDENT OF F.A.
    35 19 London, Jan. 23. Tlie Earl of Athlone has been unanimously elected President of the Football Association in succession to William Pickford. The new president is G5 years of age.
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    JOHORE HOCKEY
    113 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. Jan. 24. F. K. Macnarr.ara, Johcre's br^ forward, will not be available in the return hockey match against Singapore at Singapore on Friday. He was hurt in a recent mat;h. Another, who i may not turn out is M. Wyatt, the right
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    THE SPORTS DIARY
    13 19 TODAY IKugby: S.C.C. seven-a-side semi-finals Hockey: Cvilians W. Malaya Command
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    C.G. JENNER TO CAPTAIN S. C. C.
    367 19 f. G. JENNER was elected captain of the S.C.C. for the opening cricket i season at the annual meeting held last j evening at the Cub. Jenner was on leave last season but was captain ot the Club prior to that. H. L.
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    28 19 Lt. Morris in possession whils Sheik Mustapha and Baghal Singh overrun the ball in Saturdays state hockey match in which Singapore beat Negri 3—23 2. Straits Times picture.
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    ENGLAND BOWLER BLAMES WALLY HAMMOND
    397 19 Australia Should Have Lost Vital Test Leeds, Jan. 14. "DILL" BOWES, the Yorkshire and England fast bowler, today criticised the- bowling policy adopted by Walter Hammond, the England captain, in the vital Test match against the Australians at Leeds last year. In this match, said
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      Malayan Team To Leave After North-South Game
      252 19 THE Malayan rugger side to visit Hong Kong will leave by the P. and O. liner Ranpura at 8 o'clock on Saturday night, after the North-South rugger game. The vessel's departure is being deferred some hours for the team, most of the members
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      NORTH AND SOUTH
      270 19 THREE changes have been necessary in the North and South rugger teams for Saturday. In the South side R. J. Maxey. the Singapore player who has always been a strong contender for a place in the side comes Into the second row, replacing MacLaren (Negri Sembilan); and
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      FRISCO'S PLANS
      153 19 MATURALLY enough. Young Frisco Is seeking to regain the middleweight championship of the Orient, which he lost to Som Pons last Friday. Som Pong's plans, the Straits Times understands, are uncertain. According to the ruies a new champion is not compelled to defend Irs title until after six
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