The Straits Budget, 6 April 1911
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1911-04-06 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXV NO. 2773 Singapore, Thursday, April 6,1911. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY. Price 25 Cents.27 words
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Article195 1911-04-06 1 LEADERS— The Cost of an Army 10 Rubber Estate Labour 10 Our Milk Supply ...10-11 Disarmament Impossible 11 Human Garbage 11 Famous Sea Eights 11-1*2 Local and General— Local and Personal 1 Legislative Council *2 Hongkong and Singapore ‘2 King Edward Memorial Fund 3 Singapore's Milk 3195 words
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Article1720 1911-04-06 1 The gold watch aiul chain which were stolen, anion** other things, from the cabin of Mr. Thompson, second engineer of the cable steamer Patrol the other day. were recovered in a pawnshop. In consequence of the statement of the pawnbroker a coolie employed on the Patrol was1,720 words
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Article2730 1911-04-06 2 A meeting of the Legislative Council was held on Si arch HI. There were present: His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, G. C. M.G.; His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Tnxips, Major-General T. E. Stephenson; the2,730 words
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224 1911-04-06 2 Many Chinese parents have been for some time past wanting to have their girls taught in Chinese, and on the morning of March .*10 a large number of Chinese merchants and others along with the acting Chinese Consul224 words
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183 1911-04-06 2 During a discussion on the liquor duties in the Hongkong Legislative Council, the Colo nial Secretary said —1 would remind lion, members that in comparison with the Siuga pore tariff, the Chinese of Hongkong get off very lightly by contrast with183 words
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214 1911-04-06 2 Shortly before ten a. in. on April 1, the Sultan of Trenggauu arrived in the Settlement on board of the Government yacht Seamew, and an hour later came ashore accompanied by Mr. \V. D. Scott, the British Agent, Trengganu. He was met at Johnston's214 words
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447 1911-04-06 3 Mr. E. M. .Janion, honorary trcasurur of the King Edward Memorial Fund, requests that we publish the following list of further subscriptions to the fund. It should be noted that the honorary secretary has received, iu addition to this list, promises447 words
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Article170 1911-04-06 3 The Secretary of the Singapore Slipway aml Engineering (Jo., Ltd., communicates the following for publication: —The twenty fifth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Singapore Slipway and Engineering (Jo., Ltd., was held at the offices of the Taejon g I’agar Dock Hoard on170 words
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871 1911-04-06 3 I he results of Dr. Glennie’s investigations at home and in Denmark should be of practical value to the municipality of Singapore, in as much as they deal very thoroughly with the question in hand. His report is a comprehensive871 words
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795 1911-04-06 3 The annual report upon St. Mary's Home for 1910 is signed by Archdeaeon I/ard, as honorary secretary, and is in the following terms: The past year has been one of sternly progress and improvement. Miss Hastings was in charge of795 words
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Article66 1911-04-06 3 The local secretary of the Haul) Australian Gold Mining CCompany, Ltd., informs us that the result of crushing operations at Kauh for the four weeks ending the 25th inst. is as fol lows:—link it Korean: Stone crushed 1,277 tons, cold obtained 301 ounces, average per ton 4.72 dwt.66 words
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522 1911-04-06 3 Kdward O'Halloran, said to he a bookmaker, upiHuired before Mr. Firiustone, senior magistrate, on March 80, on two charges. He was accused, first, of voluntarily causing hurt to Lola at 21 Hylam Street, on February 2, and, second, voluntarily causing522 words
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280 1911-04-06 3 Messrs. Fraser and Co’s, weekly share circular dated March 29 states: Another quiet week has passed, principal dealings Ixing in Rubber shares which have been steady until the close, when they havo declined slightly with the price of the raw material.280 words
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2214 1911-04-06 4 Reception at the Tanglin Club. His E xeelleney the Governor, Sir John Anderson, G. C. M. G„ was umongst the largo gathering assembled at the Tanglin Club, on the afternoon,of April if,when Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Cam pis-I I received2,214 words
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439 1911-04-06 4 In the Supremo Court, ou April Mr. Justice Fisher quashed the conviction in the appeal case in which Lim Sell Cliwee and Low (Juee had appealed against a conviction by the third magistrate on charges of assisting in the management439 words
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829 1911-04-06 4 i To no worthier subject of King George could His Majesty’s police medal for meritorious and distinguished service have been presented than to Mr. W. A. Cuseadeu, the Inspector-General of Police, Straits Settlements, who shares the distinction with Mr. J.829 words
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Article850 1911-04-06 5 Mr. Justice Kislier gave his decision on the point raised respecting share transfers in re Chop Ban Chuan, in the Supreme Court, on March 140. He said that on the evidence and admissions anti on tht' law850 words
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314 1911-04-06 5 Mohammedan law was brought to bear on a case heard by Mr. Firmxtonc in the District Court on March 21k The defendant was an Indian tailor named Isahak, and he was j charged, at the instance of his314 words
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Article216 1911-04-06 5 In the Supreme Court, on March dO, bel’ore the acting Chief Justice, Sir Archibald Law. with Capt. Symmers. t>f the British India steamer Toroba, sitting as assessor, the claim for damages made by the Eastern Shipping Company. Limited, against the Straits Steamship Company, Limited, in respect216 words
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Article278 1911-04-06 5 There i" a right wav of killing vermin, and a wrong way. A Chinaman, of Purvis Street, got into trouble on March 550 for taking the wrong way in exterminating five rats which had boon caught in a trap in his house. He brought forth the278 words
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Article451 1911-04-06 5 We have received a report published by the Department of Agriculture, F.M.S., upon Padi Cultivation in Krian, and, after reading it, can only express our disappointment tliut a brochure so meagre in suggestions for im- I provomeut, anti so destitute of scientific i results should l>e451 words
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Article240 1911-04-06 5 At Messrs H h. Coghlau and Co.'s sale rooms on Mart'll 211, tlnf fol'owing properties w ere disposed of (land 10, l 'pper I lokienSt.. (id years leasehold, cpiit rent 50, 2,117 sq. ft., inontlily rent 5170, sold to Tye Kee .loon for 511,')00. —21 Malacca St., 000240 words
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Article242 1911-04-06 5 Steamship passengers cannot be too careful in safeguarding their property aboard steamers lying at the wharves. There arc always thieves about and once property has gone there is little hope of its being recovered. The warning Inis often been uttered, but it evidently needs emphasizing, as242 words
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583 1911-04-06 5 All article contributed to the? Malay Mail ele*scribt*H how the eonsus of the? Sakais was taken, thus: Several days beforehand invitations had been sent out to the chief and his Head men, inviting all who583 words
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Article156 1911-04-06 5 lloeyCliuau I’oh, manager of the Chinese NewspajxT t uion 'l imes." appeared before Mr. Kirmstone, senior magistrate, on March 20, liti a summons eharoino him w ith printing certain letters, on or about February Id, not bearing the name of the printers or place, of156 words
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Article112 1911-04-06 5 'I lie mortality returns for Sinj»a|>oro, issued by the |{eojstrar of Mirths and Deaths, show that durini' the week endino March 21 there were 212 deal hs, oivino a ratio per mille of population of 97.H2. Malarial fever account* ed for 90 di itbs, phthisis 21, convulsions112 words
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Article13 1911-04-06 6 (The Strait* Time* ih not re*ponaib!t* for the opinion* of it* oorr©nj>oudentH.13 words
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Article2779 1911-04-06 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Will you please allow iik- to < xumine tMMiio of the original opinions adv «m*d by Cl. T. It. lie say s: It is my humble opinion that ■civile*! lias m» right to positively assert anything except the infinity2,779 words
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Article198 1911-04-06 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—1 quite sympathise with your cor respondent Katong as to the iuconveniene* to parents and children living in the country, caused by the change in the hours of school attendance. The inability to take a solid meal before starting for198 words
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Article789 1911-04-06 6 Disarmament Impossible.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— 1 am incline'*I to supixise that tin tone of vour lead in*; article *>t’ April if on the possibility of disarmament was pitched with the intention of provoking criticism, or el** it was an example i»t that very efficacious way789 words
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438 1911-04-06 7 The consistency of Harmston's is superb, almost a proverb in the East. The management. with fine discrimination, holds to that happy medium lietwecn the old-fashioned hippodrome and the modern music-hall and allows neither element to gain any ascendancy over the other.438 words
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Article243 1911-04-06 7 At a meeting of the Chinese Christian Nssociation, on March 81, there was an animated debate on a motion that ‘'legislation providing for the official registration of Chinese marriages in this Colony will he advantageous to the Chinese community." The leader, Mr. Ian M w Chay, was243 words
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852 1911-04-06 7 1 ort Swettenham, its present and its future, occupied a large portion of the sjieocli of Mr. C lodd, the chairman of the Selangor Chandler of Commerce, at the annual meeting of that body held at Kuala852 words
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Local Telegrams.
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Article71 1911-04-06 7 (From Our Own Cohhksi*ondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, March 21). The rough census figures for the principal towns arc now available and show the following details of population Kuala Lumpur town. -1(1,">67 against 82,881. I poll. 28,8.74 against 12,71)1. Kampar. 11.7.76 against .7,707. Klang.—7,689 against 8,576. Taipiug. —About 18,000.71 words
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Article109 1911-04-06 7 (From Our Own Cokrrsi*ondknt.) Kuala Lumpur. March 81. Mr. 11. I*, t'lodd presides! at the annual meeting of the Selangor Chamber of Commerce held to-day. The Chairman reviewed the work of the year and suggested that the question of rubber auctions in Kuala Lumpur should la;109 words
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Article86 1911-04-06 7 IFiiom Orn Own Corhksimixdkxt.) Kuala Lumpur, April 51. The statement of F. M. S. tin cxjMirts give the final figures for two months us follows:—Perak 65,129 piculs, Selangor 69.018 piculs, Negri Scinhilau 5,295 piculs. Paining 7,415 piculs. All the States show a decrease, except Pahang, which86 words
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Article82 1911-04-06 7 (From Ocr Own Cohrksi»oxi»kxt.) Kuala Lumpur, April 5!. It is officially announced that the F. M. S. Coronation contingent of volunteers will lx* made up of the following, who leave for home by the P. and O. Borneo, scheduled to sail on the 26th inst.: —Major Huhbaek,82 words
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Article46 1911-04-06 7 I Fiu*m ()t’« Own Cokkksponiiknt.) Kuala Lumpur, April 3. The cricket team which w ill represent Selangor in the match against Singapore at Easter will be selected from among the following Iluhhack, Hancroft, Mustard, Spooner. Grenier, Warden, Corbctta, McKenzie, Evans, Pullein-Thompson, Tucker, and another.46 words
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Article25 1911-04-06 7 I Fkom Oil: Own Cokkk.sponuknt.) Kuala Lumpur, April 1. The output of tlwi Tronoh mines in March was 3.K00 piculs of tin.25 words
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Article43 1911-04-06 7 (Fkom Grit Own Cokkksi»oni»knt.) Penang, April 3. The Toiigkah Ilarbour Tin Dredging Co's, return for .March is 1,207 piculs, and for the three mouths 2,713 piculs, against 2.71.7 piculs for the corresponding, period in 1310 and 1,322 piculs in 1303.43 words
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Article136 1911-04-06 7 (From Our Own Cokiikspondknt.) Penang, April 3. The Pinang Gazette states that the consumption of tin in March was: —in the United Kingdom 1,100 tons, on the Continent 1,700 tons, in America 1.700 tons, total 7,000 tons. The visible supply on April 1 was 17,017 tons.136 words
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Article172 1911-04-06 7 (Kitovi Ora Own Cohi:ksi*oni>knt. Penal)}*, April 1. The report of the directors of the Has tern Smelting Co. state's that, after allowing for had and doubtful debts and depreciation, the profits for 1010 amount to $111,900.01 and. with the 1000 balance of $21.N13.97, reach a total of172 words
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631 1911-04-06 7 The eleventh ordinary <*cnorul meeting of the Koyal Johore Tin Mining Company, was held on April .7, at the oflico of the company 13, Collyer Quay. Mr. \V. Kwald presided, and anion}* others present were Messrs. C. 11. Iluckley631 words
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811 1911-04-06 8 For the second time in the history of the Colony it has fallen to the honour of the local Volunteer Corps to represent the Straits Settlements in the military detachments, furnished from Dominions lieyoud the Seas, for great State ceremonies811 words
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359 1911-04-06 8 'I lie last concert of the present season to Ik- yiven hy the members ot the Sinyajiore Philharmonic Society, took place- at the Teutonia Club, on April I. in the presence of a o,hsl attendance, inclndiny His excellency the < iovernor,359 words
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Article253 1911-04-06 8 I lie I'. M. S. (ia/.ette notitics a Inroe num ber of appointments, including the follow ino; I d»-. U. Bruce Low and Dr. C. C. liobiuson act as medical ollicers; Mr. (i.M. lirovvn acts as an Assistant K. M. S. U.; Mr. N. Lrcnier to be Secretary,253 words
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246 1911-04-06 8 Follow ini; are tin* final figures in piculs ot the exjiort of block tin and tin ore from Perak, Selangor, Negri Scmbilan and Pahang res|H*ctively during the months of .lanuary and February. 11)11, as compared with the coitch|H>ndino246 words
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Article121 1911-04-06 8 Sixteen e ases are tixeel for hearing at the Supreme Court this month, and eighteen ore already set for the May sittings. Several not disjH»se<l of in Mareli are again in the cause; list, the new cases including notions instituted by tin* dimali ihibbor Kstate. Etd.. against121 words
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Article112 1911-04-06 8 During a run on March 20 of the Penang limit t lid). Mr. Pipers horse slipped while erossino a plank bridge and tame down. Henson, who was behind fell over him. hut fortunately got up unhurt. Piper, how ever, was picked up unconscious and, being atteiit112 words
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Article167 1911-04-06 8 I he l nited States (iovernincut is not pursuing an exclusive policy in giving out contracts tor machinery for the locks of the 1 annum Canal. It appears that European contractors are to he invited to submit cstimates for this machinery, which will cost CMH), OOO. According167 words
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Article698 1911-04-06 8 The interest of the native sporting eoininunity in the rase against Omar bin I’akar, Hadji Ahiimt Majid in and Omar biu Tamby was in no way almted when, after a week’s adjournment/ the hearing was resumed l> r fore698 words
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Article80 1911-04-06 8 On March 20, 11. M. S. Meminoutli, at Colombo, received a message from H. M. S. Edgar from a distance of 900 mile-s, informing her of her approach. The Edgar is, along w ith the- Pclorns, escorting three submarines to Hongkong via Colombo, ami at the rate80 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article116 1911-04-06 9 S.C.C. Tournament. Play on March 29 resulted as follows A Sinolks. Thrclfall beat Howe, 6—3, 7—5. Nkwcomkrs Handicap. Foot v. Eichenberg, unfinished. B. Doubles. Bayly and Kilby beat Spiers and Chaney The following ties were played on March 30:— Profession Pairs. Law’ I. Gaunt and Upcott v. Mer.116 words
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Article308 1911-04-06 9 5ingapore Golf Club. The April monthly nuHlal of the Singapore Golf Club, played for on Apail 1 and 2 was won by E. L. Talma. Cards returned E. L. Talma 89 8 81 ,1. C. Watt 81 plus 8 84 E. Winter 84 scr 84 H. W. Finn stone308 words
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Article35 1911-04-06 9 Tanglin Club Medal. Plav at the Tanglin Club for the monthly luedal last month resulted as follow’s: D. McLeod Craik 662+ 80 742 C. G. Adams 491 200 691 C. Holland 485 200 68535 words
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Article244 1911-04-06 9 Hongkong papers devote many columns to the report of the Green Island Cement Company meeting from which it appears that the business of the company has considerably increased in the Straits and Java. The company is not debited by the managers with commission, in addition to244 words
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1507 1911-04-06 9 A special correspondent of the Evening Standard writes, on March 2 Amongst the metals of lesser importance in the sense that its supply in no way approaches that of iron, copper, lead, or zinc, is tin. The1,507 words
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Article251 1911-04-06 9 Lord Muskerrv, speaking at the annual meeting of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild iu Liverpool, described the departmental committee appointed by the Hoard of Trade to deal with the vision tests for captains and officers of the mercantile marine as a perfect farce, and remarked that,251 words
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351 1911-04-06 9 A circular signed by the secretary <»f the lied Sea Oilfields Co. ban been issued to the shareholders announcing that the negotiations which have lieon proceeding foi some months past between this company an<l a group representing the Shell Transport351 words
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344 1911-04-06 9 The grazing of tlio Colling wood and Agamcmimn on an uncharted rock while entering Ferrol harbour, on the coast of Spain, servos to remind us (says the Globe) of one of the many ramifications of increased ex|)enditure caused344 words
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Article96 1911-04-06 9 Far Faste rn purchaser of Anie*rican goeds in the elesven months ended Novembe:r .'JO, 1010, re me: 1 Kiel a value* of 1)1 10,000,(MM), e>r S7,(KM),(MM) more) than in the* ce>rrcs|>onding perioel of 1000. Tim principal buyers we:ro (Bureiau of Statistics figure*si Australia and96 words
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Article35 1911-04-06 10 llati 11M.1.. On .March I, at Tunbridge Well*, the wife of 11. M. Ilatchc]], of a daughter. Lanulky. —On April 8, at Kuala Lumpur, the wife of F. A. Y. Langley, of a daughter.35 words
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Article45 1911-04-06 10 Camihkii. Calloway. At the I’renbyterian Church, Singapore, on April 8, by tin; Reverend W. Ktincitnan, b.i»., .h»hn G<*orge Campbell, Advocate anti Solicitor, Singajioro, eldcHt son of .fohn Camphell, Scots tonnhill, Glasgow. to Rodney Murray, only daughter of the Honourable I). .1, Calloway. m.i»., Singapore.45 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1055 1911-04-06 10 greatest of its safeguards.—Straits Times, Marc]i 80. The British Army is estimated to cost A“27,f>90,(NMl during the ensuing financ ial year, and though the amount is somewhat less than during the year now closing, it is a sufficient justification for tin; discussion which has takengreatest of its safeguards.—Straits Times, Marc]i 80. - 1,055 words
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Article1057 1911-04-06 10 —Straits Times. March 5U. The resolutions on the Rubber Estate labour question which were prepared by a j°int committee at Carcosa have one fault, although it is not exactly their own. They do not explain themselves. That may be cousidcid a matter of little consequence if they—Straits Times. March 5U. - 1,057 words
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Article991 1911-04-06 10 —Straits Times. April 1. l)r. Glennie ha* produced the long-looked-for report on a Singapore milk supply. It is a valuable and very interesting document, and the facts it contains, even on financial details, w ill be very useful to anyone who attempts to grapple with our milk—Straits Times. April 1. - 991 words
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Article1053 1911-04-06 11 Straits Times, April 8. The long telegram we were able to publish on Friday gave, no doubt, a clear and fairly vivid summary of the German Chancellor’s speech on disarmament, and the Reichstag resolutions which we publish to-day may be taken as the correct action to follow thatStraits Times, April 8. - 1,053 words
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Article1214 1911-04-06 11 Straits Times, April 1. A curious sociological discussion is going on at Home, the pith of which may be expressed in a question: Is it possible to make good citizens of bad hereditary products by placing them in a wholesome environment? On the one hand, it is contendedStraits Times, April 1. - 1,214 words
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Article1042 1911-04-06 11 buttons in a war otticc laboratory. Straits Tiiuos. April f>. iii most of ns there is some latent passion for the sea, and somedoepor intensity of interest in sea tights than in fights on land. Wo have never faced a six foot wave without traces of inalbuttons in a war otticc laboratory. Straits Tiiuos. April f>. - 1,042 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement91 1911-04-06 10 Po*t Irw prlc# o( the Straits Times le |3h a year. The poet free price of the Straits budget it $l4 1 yctr. 1* U ot necetaarv to tubtcribe for a year The tub•cnption* for thorter periodt are at the tame proportionate rate at for a year. The Straits Hudgrt91 words
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388 1911-04-06 12 The Globe’s Metal Trade Review*, dated March 4, has the following:—Last week closed at £192 10s. cash, £IH7 10s. three months. This week closed at £lBO l()s. cash, £l7B ss. three months. The week’s turnover was moderate—6,4oo tons. 1388 words
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956 1911-04-06 12 A mooting of tho Municipal Commissioners 1 was held on March 31, when Mr. F. Ihillifax presided over a board consisting of Dr. Murray Robertson, and Messrs J. Carapiet, 11. L. Coghlan, Cilia Keng Chin, A. M. S. Angullia, W, Peacock and956 words
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832 1911-04-06 12 The annual general meeting of theTanglin Club was held in the club-house on March 30, under the presidency of Mr. Howland Allen. Other members present were Messrs. 1 C. E. Craig, W. A. Sims, A. G. Harrington, D. McLeod Craik, G. H. K. Mugliston,832 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement103 1911-04-06 12 Sale of Property. Hu; following Singapore properties wero disjsosed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.’s saleroom on April 4: freehold land ut Head, near the f>.J milestone area 71..4M7 wpiare feet, hein# lots IT, and 16 ot urant 10, together with the brick and tile roof house known103 words
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Article1457 1911-04-06 13 London, March ‘29. A St. Petersburg message says the Duma, by 174 votes to 88, has adopted the interpellations of the Octobrists and Progressists, Cadets, and Socialists accusing the Government of unconstitutional practices in carrying the Polish Zemstvos Bill by the Imperial prerogative. 1 lie Empire Press L1,457 words
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Article1015 1911-04-06 13 Berlin, March 29. China's reply to Russia has quite satislied the Government at St. Petersburg. The Russian Press expresses satisfaction with the removal of misunderstandings. The Czar has thanked M. Kostorowet/, the Minister at Pekin", for the settlement of the dispute. The Press throughout Kurope expresses satisfaction. Kxchanges1,015 words
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386 1911-04-06 13 The Spanish mail steamer which has just passed through this port bound from Manila for Kurope has amongst her {Mixxengcrs an unusual assortment in the {tersonx of over fifty lgorots from the Benguet mountainous province, Philippine Ixlaudx. They are going386 words
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Article204 1911-04-06 13 Kill L;m <4, tin; well-known pugilist, passed through, Colotutx) by the I*, anil <). a few days af»o, on bis way to Australia, wlii'ie lu* moots .lack Lester. Talking of the recent ticht with Langford, saiil that he was certain of victory if they could have204 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article274 1911-04-06 14 Mnrch It Agamemnon, Brit. sir., Lewis, Liverpool. W. Mansfield Iwchia, Ital. atr., Benito, Bombay, B. Meyer Indravelii, Brit. Btr., I’dchor, Now Votk, Bohn Meyer 30 Sibir, Ron. Btr Lovoniu*, Odca«p, Borneo Coy. Ltd. GracchuH, Brit. Btr., Wilkinßon. Melbourne, McAlister Nam Sang. Brit. Btr., Lake,Calcutta, Bouatead Taintau, Ger. Btr., Backing,274 words
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Article230 1911-04-06 14 March 21 Soevia, Gcr. str„ Japan via ports Praohatipok, Siam, str., Bangkok via ports Chiengmai, Ger. str., Bangkok BO -f Shinkai Maru, Jap. str., Takao Christian Nebe, llos. str Odessa via ports Mataram, Brit, str., Sydney via ports Ischia, Ital. str., Hongkong Indravelli, Brit, str., Manila and Yokohama Sibir,230 words
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Article843 1911-04-06 14 The following passengers are booked homeward: P. A O. Per Devanha, connecting at Colombo with Moldavia, Hailing April 7. Mr. H. VS. Soon, Mr. Patterson, Mr. H. Lemaire, Mr. J. M. Bennett, Mr. Yates, Mr. and Mra. Benzie and infant. Mr. It. Grimahaw, Mr. and Mrs. Callaghan, Mr.843 words
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Article239 1911-04-06 14 Singapore, April 5, 1911. EXCHANGE. 1 On London —Bank 4 m/s 2/4 fa Demand 2/4* Private 6 m/s 2/4*5 do 8 m/s 2/4* On Gbrmany—Bank d/d 239 Private 8 m/s 243 On Franci—Bank d/d 295 Private 8 m/s 299* On India —Bank T. T. 174* Private 80239 words
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Article956 1911-04-06 14 Singapore, April 5, 1911. MINING. Issue Value <2 Buyers Sellers 10 10 Belat Tin 6.80 6.00 10 10 Bruang 6.00 10 10 Brunch Hyd 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.60 2 00 Jgl Jgl Kinta Tin 1616 17.00 Jgl Jgl Kledang Tin 1.60 2.00 10 10 Kuantan Tin956 words
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Advertisement488 1911-04-06 15 Electrical, Mechanical, Marine Civil Engineers Shipbuilders.^/^ EBTATE TOOLB. BTOREB AND REQUISITES. Lartfe Stooku. Prompt Delivery. X/ PROPRIETORS OF THE PAT TAPPING KNIFE. BERTRAM’S Rubber Machinery AWARDED Ist PRIZE AND GOLD MEDAL, SINGAPORE, 1910. X>l 1 %r X Rubber Factories, Drying Sheds, Smoke Houses, Coolie Lines, etc., etc. A Estimates and488 words
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Advertisement96 1911-04-06 15 f“AUTOLUX” A Gravity Lamp of 700 and 1,000 candle power NO ARTIFICIAL PRESSURE. GREAT SAVING IN SPARE PARTS. BRILLIANT LIGHT-GIVER. CAN BE CARED FOR BY ANYBODY. NO COMPLICATED PARTS. GREATEST ADAPTABILITY. LIGHTS IMMEDIATELY. SIMPLE, IN EXPLOSIVE ECONOMICAL. Agents i GADELIUS CO., Singapore. 20-3-1 DINNEFORD'S The Physician’s Cure for Gout, Rheumatic96 words
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Advertisement489 1911-04-06 16 ERSKINE, LD SOLS MIHTt FOR HODNWV’I and Contractors, Singapore. J GAS ENGINE AND SUCTION GAS PLANT. (SUITABLE FOB ANTHRACITE, COKI*;, CHARCO (L AND OTHER FUELS). NOW IN U8E ON NUMER0U8 E8TATES. B'O 8UCCE88. AOSNTS FOR HORNSBY’S OIL ENGINE. i i iji i imyi. THE M08T ECONOMICAL PUNT EXI8TENT. EASILY OPERATED.489 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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1344 1911-04-06 1 A .,'!°T b r r 0f 8b re 1 i0 Tw, 0h in y.°" t C8&re interested ire D0t 1° oted in 0C4 »l‘«e lieto, and there are occasionally wide margins between qnoUtion. here and1,344 words
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Article121 1911-04-06 2 London and Sinoapork Kukhkr Run ks 1 Gknkral— Marc)i Rubber Returns 2 The Hull Account 2 lianten" (Selangor) Rubber Kstates 2 AlTary on Solctar Kstate 2 A Veteran I'lan ter 8 The Rubber Industry 8 lUiblx i Company dividends 8 F. M. S. Rubber Kx|>ort l>uty 8 British Guiana121 words
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65 1911-04-06 2 Kkutkh’s Tklkgram. London, April 1. A booklet issued in connection with the rubber trades exhibition forecasts the |>ossibility of paving busy streets with rubber, thus securing noiseless traffic. Many successful tests have been made al ready withKkutkh’s Tklkgram. - 65 words
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Article126 1911-04-06 2 (From (leu Own Couiiknl'omiknt.) Kuala Lumpur, March 211. The. Planters’ Stores and Agency are in receipt o! a telegram from London giving the following prices of rubber in London:— Plantation Sheet and Biscuit f»s. Id. L'repe 6s. 2cl. Hest Scrap ss. lOd. Hark scrap ss. 4d. Scrap126 words
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Article139 1911-04-06 2 A serious affray took place before daybreak on April 5, on the Seletar Itublier L state. A quantity of pineapples had been cut and piled ready for despatch and the manager, Mr. \V. F. Vowlor, set five watchmen overnight to guard the stock from pilferers. The139 words
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1096 1911-04-06 2 Tim fifth annual meeting of the Jebong (I’crak) Rublicr Co. was hold at Colombo on March 21. Mr. R. Huysho Kliot presided, and thoro wore also present: the lion. Mr. VV. 1 1 Figg, and1,096 words
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Article496 1911-04-06 2 Malacca Rubber Plantations. 65.000 lb. Pnjam—6,2so lbs. Malakoff Rubber Company.— 2.140 lb. Singapore Para Rubber Estates. 5,500 lb. Jugra.—l2.B6B lb. Total for the year 161 i.699 lb. against 60,017 lb. in the preceding year and the estimate of 127,640 lb. The estimate for the current year is496 words
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787 1911-04-06 2 The Economist of March 11 lias an interesting article upon recent rubber share market fluctuations and offers the following explanation which may help to elucidate a great deal in this respect that must have appeared to many787 words
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58 1911-04-06 2 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. have received advice from the Secretaries of the llautcng (Selangor) itubber Instates, Ltd., that the directors have declared an interim dividend payable in London of five per cent, actual, that is at the rate of 10 per cent, pet annum, in respect58 words
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Article1318 1911-04-06 3 An extraordinary general meeting of the Taking Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on March 14 at the offices of Messrs. Sturmann aud Martin, general managers and agents, s Kiangse Hoad, Shanghai. The Shanghai Times reports the meeting1,318 words
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358 1911-04-06 3 The death is recorded in Colombo oil March 14, of Mr. Henry Ransome Kerr, one of the oldest Kuropoan residents in Ceylon. The deceased had reached tin* rqie old age of 79 years and of these ‘>4 were spent358 words
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958 1911-04-06 3 Mr. J. Love Montgomerie occupied the chair at the annual general meeting of the Haytor Rubber Estates, Ltd., held, on Marcli 550, at the registered offices of the company, 11 Collyer Quay, when there were also present:958 words
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464 1911-04-06 3 From tlie London and China Kxpress, of March 10, we take the follow ing The; market for Para has been dull and easier. Hard Fine, on the; spot sold at os. Hid. now os. 9d. value (last year 10s.464 words
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Article184 1911-04-06 3 The Times of Ceylon publishes a numlxi* of rubber company dividends recently declared in London, unions them the following: Shelford, a final dividend of Hi per cent., making 40 j»er cent, for the year. Sungci Way, a final dividend of 17] per cent., making a total of184 words
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Article67 1911-04-06 3 The prices for tin* period from March .41 to April 14 inclusive, of cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable in the; F. M. S. on an ad valorem Imsis are as under: |xu picul. Sheet and biscuit 5820 Fine crepe 425 Host scrap in67 words
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2410 1911-04-06 4 Tin* first annual general iiH'cting of the vdiarchedelcrs of tin* M* ilimaii HuhbeT F states, Iji lll i■<l, wan hold on March hi, at NNiiiohowter Houho, Old If road-street, London. Mi. .1. Alst*>u (chairman of the cenupany > presiding.2,410 words
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1335 1911-04-06 4 Captain F. A. Turner presided over tho second ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Teluk Anson Rubber Estate, Ltd., held in Gresham House oh April 3 There were also present Messrs. J.R. Crawford, S. Katz, C. B. Buckley, 1>. McLeod1,335 words
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926 1911-04-06 5 Tropical South America is pre-eminently the region of the world most richly endowed by nature with rubber plants, says a rorrespondent of the Times. Not only does it produce some two-thirds of our total supply of rubber, but926 words
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Article708 1911-04-06 5 Mr. A. Davidson, of the* Kuala Perak I estate, Bagan Datoli, succeeels Mr. L. |(aw k,ns tllc manager e>f Kwong Mob Sang I e'state*. who has resigned. Ah. X. Usher. Manager of the Hurpcnelcn (Selangor) Hubber Ce»., write's to the* Kuala Lumpur pa.per to point out that the*708 words
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991 1911-04-06 5 The statutory meeting of shareholders in the Batu, Matang Hubber Plantations, Limited, was held on March 1, at the registered office of the company, 16, Phil|K>t-lanc, E.C., Mr. William Dixon Campbell (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said991 words
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151 1911-04-06 5 Nows came to Kinga|>orc several days ago of trouble having arisen with refractory coolies on the estate of the Scrangoou I lubber Co., on Puluu Obin. The coolies had struck work, on the plea, it is understood, that the water151 words
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Article156 1911-04-06 5 The Financial News (March 11) understands that another rubber couqtany will make its ap(>earuncc during the next few days. This is the Sungci Siput Rubber Plantations, which has boon formed to take over the Kauthan, Kastficld, and Philsrhuc Instates, situate in the Federated Malay States, the home156 words
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Article156 1911-04-06 5 Before Mr. Justice Fisher, in the Supreme Court, ou March JO, Mr. Cooper apj*earcd ou behalf of Mr. Max llilekes in support of a claim against Mr. K. Cropley over a deal in rubber shares. The defendant did not apjH:ar and was not represented. Counsel explained that plaintiff156 words
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Article179 1911-04-06 5 At Messrs. 11. L. Coghlau and Co.’s rubber auction on March 29, all tin; lots offered were sold, the following l*cing tin* prices realised No. 1 Sheet #9OO No. 2 Sheet 205 Crepe 10*0 Scrap 175 The; following prices were realized at tin; sale of rubber at Tin*179 words
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916 1911-04-06 6 The fifth ordinary general meeting of shareholders in the Inilo-Malay Estate’s, Limite d, was held at Geilomlxi em Mare’ll 20, Mr. F. ('reisbie* Re lies presiding. The Chairman, in uieiving the* adoption eif the* re|xirt an<l ae;couiits, said they916 words
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718 1911-04-06 6 The first annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Simpang Sumatra hubher Company. Limited, was hold on March H, iat Winchester House, K.C., Mr. .1. Lint- ner. chairman of the company, presiding. The Chairman said: Before I move the I adoption718 words
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Article74 1911-04-06 6 The official statement of cultivated rubber exported from the F.M.S. during 1911, an compaml with the procaliti" year, furnishes the following figures 1911 1910 Ineroase, M lbs. lbs. J,°r ft k 700,445 254,862 445,5851 Selangor 1,792,2511 1,0516,148 756,088 Negri Scmbilan 5125,5189 206,188 119,206 ™ang 1,954 id 1,04!74 words
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Article14 1911-04-06 6 I The Straits Times is not responsible foi the opinions of its corresixmdents.J14 words
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Article152 1911-04-06 6 To the Editor of the Straits r l imes. sir, 1 have just perused the report of the meeting of shareholders, in llangkok, of the Jenderata Rubber Co., Ltd., published in your issue of the 1st instant. A Mr. Godde is credited with the staten lent152 words
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615 1911-04-06 6 To tin* Editor of the Straits rimes. Sir.—We note in your issue of yesterday, various attempts from the Secretary of the Talang Rubber Estates, Ltd., to cast reflections on Mr. Dtiiiman's conduct of their estate. The directors of this company failed to issue615 words
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830 1911-04-06 6 An extraordinary general meeting of thei Port Dickson Hubbor Co., Ltd., was hold on March .‘11, to consider the shortage <,i j area, Mr. J. A. MacGregor’s offer of com- peusation and the proponed sale to London. The830 words
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