The Straits Budget, 16 October 1913
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1913-10-16 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXVII NO. 2905. Singapore. Thursday, October 16, 1913. ISTAUIIHfO OVER HALF A C'HTURV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article285 1913-10-16 1 LEADERS The Evolution of Ecuador 10 The Trade Room 10 Schools and Education ...1011 What is this that wo Hear 11 Looking Backward ...1112 Currency Local and Gknkral Local and Personal I*2 The Chinese Presbytery 3 Local Telegrams 1 Kelautan Notes Singapore Mortality Returns Tho Late Mr.285 words
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Article4835 1913-10-16 1 Major E. B. Scott has been appointed Armament Officer at Singapore. The output of tin ore from Kampar Tin Mining Co.’s mine for September is 237 piculs. Dr. J. M. Handy arrived hero on Friday after having taken tho M.D. degree in England. Mr. A. Cavendish, assistant4,835 words
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1805 1913-10-16 3 Notwithstanding the threatening way in which the day broke, Tuesday afternoon was in every respect a pleasant one for the opening of the Autumn races. The attendauce at the beginning did not seem so large as usual but,1,805 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article243 1913-10-16 3 5.C.C. Tournament. Following are tho result of play on the 8th inst:— Championship. Kleinmann beat Threlfall, 8—6, 7—5, 8—6. A. Doubles Final. Braddell and Jones owe 1 beat Dunn and Stout scr., 6-1, 2—6, 6—4. Veterans’ Douhi.k Handicap Final. Allan and Howan beat Hennings and Denniston, 6—2,0—6, 6—4.243 words
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Article248 1913-10-16 3 5.C.C. v. h.IVl.S. Swiftsure. The gamo between the S.C.C. and an eleven representing 1I.M.S. Swiftsure, played on the Hth inst. beforo quite a large crowd,was a very lively one. The sailors set about their task of subduing the club mon with such a right good will that, within six248 words
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Article267 1913-10-16 3 The officers of li.M.S. Swiftsure obtained their revenge on Friday when they succeeded in defeating the S.C.C. hockey eleven by two goals to nil. In the match played at tho beginning of tho week tli»*y wore well boateu but on tho second occasion they proved tho bettor side267 words
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Article112 1913-10-16 3 5.R.B. (v.) Rifle Club. The monthly handicap of the Singapore I loyal Engineers (Yol.) Ititlo Club was tired on Saturday, when twenty-four members competed. Tho following were tho throo best scores:— Sapr. J. K. Morrison 08.3 Sergt. I*. K. Hill 92 0 S. M. 1>. Moss 91.0 Mid112 words
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390 1913-10-16 3 On Tuesday, tho Singapore I'rcsbytory of tho Chinese Church met at tho Tanjong I’agar I toad Church at 9 a.ru. and wan constituted by prayer by tho Moderator, the Itov. Tay Sck Tin. There wero present tho itovs. Choa lok390 words
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Local Telegrams.
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Article67 1913-10-16 4 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) PonaDg, October 8. Another tout case for not registering a car nndor the new Ordinance has been heard today. Mr. C. M. Henderson, of Messrs Guthrie and Co., was the defendant. Mr. Sugars, Solicitor-General,prosecuted,and Mr. Cleaver defended. The magistrate held that the67 words
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Article25 1913-10-16 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, October 8. The I’lu Piah output of tin was 462 piculs, and tho estiuiate< 1 profit 912,000.25 words
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Article56 1913-10-16 4 (From Ouk Own Correspondent.) Penang, October 13. Mr. Byers, of tho Eastern Smelting Com pany, and Mr. Turner, of tho Milkmaid Company, wore motor cycling on Saturday evening and at Balik Pulau they crashed into a coconut tree which had fallen across the road. The riders were56 words
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Article29 1913-10-16 4 (From Ouk Own Correspondent.) Penang, October 13. The circus proprietor Abell died from cancer at the Sea View Hotel, yesterday. He was 78 years of age.29 words
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Article63 1913-10-16 4 (From Ouk Own Correspondent.) Penang, October 14. Mr. W. C. Mieliell, who acted for several months as Resident Councillor of Penang while the Hon. \V. Evans was on leave, is returning to Penang on the 23rd iust. and will assume the appointment of District Judge in place63 words
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Article196 1913-10-16 4 (From Our Own Corrksrokdkxt). Penang, October 14. The half-yearly meeting of tho Chamber of Commerce wan presided over by Mr. J. Mitchell, who reported that the membership was 38. Reviewing the business of the half year, he said that after lengthy negotiations with the millers, it196 words
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Article195 1913-10-16 4 An interesting prospectus has made its appearance in London, in llarrods (Buenos Aires), Limited, under the auspices of liarrod’s Store, Limited, tho issue consisting of £600,000 in six and a half per ce nt, cumulative preference shares of £1 each, £600,000 in ten per cent,, ordinary195 words
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504 1913-10-16 4 There is being heard by Mr. Talma in the second court at the present time a preliminary enquiry into an alleged case* of criminal breach of trust in which Giow Teck Song, employed by the Nestle aud Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company, is504 words
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Article231 1913-10-16 4 A Bongali named Dudema, who spent Tuesday afternoon on the race course, was relieved of his silver watch and chain valued at 812. Fortunately for him, however, a Chinese detective saw’ a Chinese in the act of appropriating the property and lost no time in arrest ing231 words
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519 1913-10-16 4 Id the Supremo Court at Hongkong, on October 21, before the Puisne Judge, Mr. J. H. Kemp, an action was brought by Ip Sau l' against the Netherlands-lndia Commercial Hank to recover the sum of 9249, being the amount of bonus519 words
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346 1913-10-16 4 A Calcutta telegram of the Ist iust. furnishes the following details of the murder at Mymensingh: Immediately after nightfall yesterday Bankim Chandra Cboudri, inspector of police, formerly sub inspector in charge of Dacca kotwali and well known iu connection with Dacca shooting346 words
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791 1913-10-16 4 The Board of Trade are in receipt, through the Colonial Office, of particulars relating tho trade of British North Borneo in 1912 furnished by tho Superintendent of Customs at Sandakan, the Board of Trade corresuon.l ent for the791 words
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Advertisement91 1913-10-16 4 Property Sale. Tho following properties were disposed of at auction by Messrs. Chiug Keng Lee and Co., at their sale-room on the afternoon of tho lath inst.:— 999 years' leasehold land situate ofl Chu Chu Kang Hoad, area 5 acres, a roods, la poles, bought by Mr. Lim Soon Kee91 words
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894 1913-10-16 5 Mail communication between India and the Mother Country lias never ceased increasing from the time when India first became a British Colony, and, according to a correspondent in the Morning Post, it has now at tained such894 words
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Article550 1913-10-16 5 (bito.w A CORUKSPONDKNT.) Kota Bharu, October 4. ad w th much interest the Malay 1 Kuala Kangsar correspondent's description of the beauty of the view of tho Perak nver from the terrace of the Council House. I think Ins words were That view is nearly as pretty as550 words
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109 1913-10-16 5 An advance statement of tin oro exported, from the F.M.S., from January to September inclusive gives tho following figures, cents and catties being omitted: Total Tin. 1913. 1912. I crcasc or dccreaso. pels. pels. pels. Perak 667,172 368,251 +8,921 Selangor 190,285 189,570109 words
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774 1913-10-16 5 The announcement was madoon September 13, and duly cabled to Singapore, that tho famous firm of Messrs. John Aird aud Co. would shortly cease to exist. Tho first news appeared in tho Morning Post, which stated that774 words
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Article105 1913-10-16 5 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that, during the week ending October I, there were 285 deaths (227 males, 58 h males) giving a ratio jm r mille of population of 16.29 including St. John’s 1 land, or 37.19105 words
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845 1913-10-16 5 Tho second ordinary general mooting of the Arnpang (Kinta) Tin Mining Company, Dtd., was hold at Winchester House, at noon, on Friday, Mr. <>. A. kimmol (ehairman of director presiding*) over a small dance. The Chairman said845 words
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557 1913-10-16 6 The remains of the Into Mr. (i. Grant, which w'i i<* recovered, and seut to Peking by Mr. Larsi m, the <lovermuent’s Adviser upon Mongolian Affairs, were interred at the British t'.metery. Mr. Grant, it will be recalled, was in557 words
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Article156 1913-10-16 6 A telegram received by Mr. Pinhorn, of Penang, from Hongkong, announces that the following educational prizes have been won in the matriculation examination of Hongkong University by Penang lads:—“ LoCheuk Shiug, King Edward VII. Scholarship Ong Huch Cliye, Kolilios Scholarship.” The King Ed ward VII. Scholarship,156 words
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Article102 1913-10-16 6 It appears from au official report to the Sarawak Government that information was received on August 4 that liuliek, Reban, Kudi and Mengering with a following of eighty-three men had returned to the Halleh from attacking a Kayan tribe called the Uma Suling of Merasi, Makam they102 words
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255 1913-10-16 6 The garrison mameuvres concluded on Suuday morning with an extensive movement over the hills at the hack ol Alexandra. For the previous two or three days’ work the M. S. V. R. and the .lohore State forces had joined the255 words
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Article238 1913-10-16 6 In tlie Supreme Court on Monday Mr Justice Sproulc heard the appeal of Juala Singh. a Sikh, against a conviction which was obtained against him in the police court for using criminal force to Superintendent Wilson of the Tanjong Pagar police. The appellant was one of238 words
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Article150 1913-10-16 6 In honour of the recognition of the Chinese Republic by the Powers and other nations, the Chinese Consul-General and Mrs. Hoo Wei Yen held two receptions on Friday—one in the forenoon at which many members of the Chinese community were present and one in the afternoon at150 words
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Article156 1913-10-16 6 We regret to announce the death, which took place at the European Hospital at Seremban on the Btli inst., of Mr. W. W. Flett, M.P.S., manager of the Seremban Dispensary, Ltd. The deceased gentleman, who had reached middle age, had been iu Malaya some156 words
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566 1913-10-16 6 The following Prows communique Ims boon issued by the Home Department of the Government of India:— Du the recommendation of the Government of India, the Secretary of State has been pleased to sanction an aunual subvention of Ilakhs to the Central566 words
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Article253 1913-10-16 6 The Straits Steamship Company’s steamer Krian arrived in port on the Btli inst. in a damaged condition as the result of having been aground on her way down from Kelantan. r lhe accident occurred in the early hours of the morning and at the time the weather253 words
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620 1913-10-16 6 As already recorded by telogranh o L i ing accident which rosuited in the’ three little Chinese children, aged n’° eight aud seven .respectively, took pCS Penang on Thursday evening. The 1 sT at Echo of Friday says It appears that the620 words
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Article260 1913-10-16 6 A private letter which has been received in Penang from a passenger on boauf the steamer Klaug amplifies the message detailing that vessel’s experiences in Sumatra, which wo published on Friday, says the Piuang Gazette. The Klang, it wall bJ remembered, was conveying the lVnang260 words
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989 1913-10-16 7 The native industries of China, never too ,-,troug at the best, suffered severely from the after-effects of the political upheaval, writes a Financier correspondent. The local cotton mill, whoso capital was partly derived from ollicial sources in the past, had the misfortune989 words
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328 1913-10-16 7 11.M.5. I'hilmomel, a light cruiser of 2,575 tons, which is now in port awaiting re-com-missioning with a new crew at present on their way out by 11.M.5. Triumph, proceeds to New Zealand, where she will be engaged as a drill tliip328 words
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265 1913-10-16 7 The Resident of Limbang, Sarawak, states that towards the end of the month of August the monsoon began to blow strongly and on the evening of the 29th a whirlwind struck the station and caused considerable damage; trees wero blown down265 words
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980 1913-10-16 7 Cyril H. McDermott lias written the following article for the Times of Ceylon and it should prove of interest to many of our readers who have experienced a few months in tho Cocos A casual observer980 words
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Article374 1913-10-16 7 Dead Tired sends the following:—The }jood folks (if Singapore may have been afraid of an invasion early on Saturday mormu**, for the stillness of the morn wan brokeu by loud yells at T.MOiu the neighbourhood of St. Andrew’s Cathedral. The yells however were nothing more than374 words
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Article175 1913-10-16 7 The Netherlands Minister of Finance, on September 17, presented to the Second Chamber the Redact for 1911, with the usual explanatory memorandum dealing with the finances of 1913. Although a deficit of 0,000,***** had been anticipated, 1010 proproduced a surplus, notwithstanding numerous supplementary estimates. This satisfactory result175 words
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Article205 1913-10-16 7 Considering the tendencies of liner architecture, states Shipping Record, tho n< w oravino dock at Singapore has very little water on the sill at hiyii water of spring tides. The depth is said to lie only 34 ft. Tho* enlarged Trafalgar l>ock at Southampton has 35 ft.,205 words
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631 1913-10-16 8 Any clever bazaar organiser knows that the best way to extract money from people’s pockets is to make them happy first and despoil them at their pleasure afterwards. With that in mind the workers who got up Ye631 words
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Article164 1913-10-16 8 The death occurred at Folkestone, on September 29, of Mr, Colin Alexander Murray, 1.5.0. Mr. Murray left Ceylon in Jannuary, 1904, after a residence of HO years, being .77 years of ago at the time. Mr. Murray served the Government in various capacities in164 words
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508 1913-10-16 8 A correspondent in British North Borneo sends to tho Financial News the following communication: How- is it that when it comes to the prac tical patriotism that believes in supporting one’s own flag and country, and all that per tains to508 words
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Article304 1913-10-16 8 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Share Circular, dated the Htli inst., states Our market in rubber shares continues in a timid state with any slight setback in the price of the commodity that can possibly be twisted as affecting tho position adversely,304 words
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348 1913-10-16 8 The case in which Capt. J. J. Hudson charged Capt. F. C. Townsend with the theft of 9131 was before Mr. 11. A. Forrer in the third police court ou the Hth iust., when the charge was unreservedly withdrawn and an apology348 words
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471 1913-10-16 8 Dr. Masao. Japanese legal adviser to Siam, has arrived at Kobe on his journey home. He is quoted to the effect that ho proceeded to Siam as legal adviser in 1897, through the recommendation of Count Okuma. the then Minister for471 words
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535 1913-10-16 8 Tho Legislative Council of Siu.> an contly passed a law, which will cX ]l force on January 1,1914, requiring all ves‘“ entering Singapore with over I<M> nass? to carry a qualified doctor. The new f' 8 will apply to all535 words
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Article272 1913-10-16 8 (From a Correspondent.) Trenggauu, October 6. At six o'clock on the morning of the 30th ult., an extraordinary affair occurred here. Two Chinese men were talking together at Kodei Payang, Trengganu, when one suddenly struck the other a blow with a peculiar soil of kris which is272 words
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1079 1913-10-16 9 The topic iu football circles lately has been the meeting of the S.C.C. and tin* K O.Y.L.I. first eleven to decide who should hold the league championship honours for the season. That meeting has come about. A large1,079 words
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305 1913-10-16 9 Sir William Lee Warner contributes an exhaustive article to the Fortnightly Review on India’s Peril from Protection.” At the outset he deals with the outcry against home charges and shows the great extent to which these are met by the returns305 words
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Article286 1913-10-16 9 At the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday, the Colonial Secretary will move; That tfiis Council approves an extension of $11,000 to tho vote ‘Province Wellesley, improvement to telephone system,’ item 21 in the estimates for the current year, in order to provide for certain necessary improvements286 words
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1080 1913-10-16 9 Salzmann Defeats the Holder. The challengo round in tho S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament championship, played ou tho Esplanado on Friday before a large crowd which included His Excellency tho Governor, Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.G., Lady Evelyn Young, Rear-Admiral R. II. Heir so,1,080 words
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418 1913-10-16 9 There was a very good gathering of members and friends of the Indian Christian Association at its premises in Priusep Street on Monday to welcome Dr. .1. M. Handy, president of the association, wdio Ims returned from Kngland after418 words
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Article247 1913-10-16 9 Further subscriptions to (lato urn as follow Collected by Mrs. I). K. Somerville: Mrs. S. A. Lane So, Miss Lois Lane 31, the Itev. N. .1. Couvreur 310, Miss Marjorie and Master George 3r>, Mr. Collison 3'», Miss Kenny and Miss Helen Carr 310, Mrs. Lobb247 words
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Article87 1913-10-16 10 PikrhkpontMk tiio wh. —On Thursday, October *2, at the Pavilion Hospital, Kuching, Sarawak, the wife of P. I’ierrepont Meadows, Esq., of a daughter. Williams —On October 12, at tho Nursing Home, St. Thomas’* Walk, to Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Williams, Ren gam Estate, dohoro, a daughter. SiLiiK.it man87 words
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Article30 1913-10-16 10 LknnikCi.akk. —At tho Presbyterian Church, Penang, on ():tober H by the Hev. Win. Ci oss M.A.. Thomas Lonnie, Kuala Lumpur, to Janet Sclaudors, second daughter of John ('lark, Glasgow.30 words
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THE Straits Budget
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Article1080 1913-10-16 10 —Straits Times, October 9. A telegram published in those columns last month indicated that the firm of S. Pearson and Son, Ltd., the well-known largo contractors had secured, through the offices of Lord Murray of Elibank, a huge concession in tho Republic of Ecuador. Tho concession.—Straits Times, October 9. - 1,080 words
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Article1085 1913-10-16 10 for much grave head shaking.—Straits Times, October 10. It is a commonly usod platitude to say, particularly in reference to the progress of trade and finance, that movements take place in cycles. The popular idea goes even further and believes in seven year cycles, but that figurefor much grave head shaking.—Straits Times, October 10. - 1,085 words
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Article1190 1913-10-16 10 —Straits Times, October 11, The official intimation by the Governor at the last meeting of the Legislative Council that a revision of the Colony’s Education Code is now under consideration gives a timely indication that the authorities are awake to the necessity of reform. Education under local—Straits Times, October 11, - 1,190 words
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Article1007 1913-10-16 11 Straits Times, October 111. “At Manila, Governor-General Harrison has announced that tho policy of the United States contemplates the ultimato indepeu ilence of the Philippines. As a first stop, he promised immediately to give natives a majority in both houses of tho Philippines legislature.”Straits Times, October 111. - 1,007 words
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Article1175 1913-10-16 11 —Straits Times, October 14. Attached to the latest issue of tho Government Ga/ette in the form of a supplement is the report on the Straits Settlements for the year 1912 prepared by the Colonial Secretary. As news its contents are stale, as history they aro of considerable interest.—Straits Times, October 14. - 1,175 words
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Article872 1913-10-16 12 the man in the street.—Straits Times, October 10. While tlie question of currency-which, in reality, means in our case the most convenient method of handling the reserves for the good of the Colony —is in the air. it may not be out of place to touch upon the subthe man in the street.—Straits Times, October 10. - 872 words
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Advertisement92 1913-10-16 10 The Punt free price of the Straits Times in |3S a year 1 he pc't fre prict> of tin* Straits Budget is $l4 a y»ar It is lit., r.ccessarv to nilwcribe for a year. The sub criptions for shorter periods are at the same proporionate rite as for a year.92 words
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Obituary71 1913-10-16 10 DEATHS. Flktt. -On October H, at Sercmban, W. W. Flett, Chemist ami Druggist. Duk, \t sea, off the Trcngganti coast on October 4, Ukok .k Dr\, in his .'15th year. D’Almuda. —On October 18, at 16, Cuppago Itoid, Singapore, iufant son of G. D’Almeida, Portuguese Consul, 8 days old. Tutkin.71 words
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235 1913-10-16 12 A general meeting of shareholders of the Toyo Risen Raisha was held on September 20. After the business report had been dealt with a proposal of distributing profits at the rate of ri per cent, per annum per old share and 12 per cent, per235 words
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Article1897 1913-10-16 12 (From a Cokkkspondrnt.) Kuala Lumpur, October 13. Tho exceedingly low price of rubber lias caused a deal of consternation a mono the planting community and the local business world in general. It is considered hero that those estates that were overcapitalized will probably be on the market1,897 words
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788 1913-10-16 13 The visit of H.M.S. Swiftsnre, thoflag-shin ot tho East India Squadron, baa come to an end. She departed on Monday morning at 7 o'clock for Colombo. From there she will proceed to Bombay and afterwards 140 on to the788 words
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294 1913-10-16 13 Ten years from the 29th of last mouth, writes a correspondent in the Pinang Gazette, the first mail steamer called at Sabatig and the Steamship Company Nederland made it a port of regular call for its mail steamers. Ten years ago Sabang294 words
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409 1913-10-16 13 On Monday afternoon, tlio Htrefccli of road just this side of the Cold Storage promises on lveppel Harbour Hoad was tho scene of a motor car fatality. A Chinaman was killed on the spot and as a result proceedings have been taken409 words
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Article14 1913-10-16 13 (The straits Times is net responsible for t to opinions of its correspondents.14 words
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Article221 1913-10-16 13 To tlio Kditor of tho Straits Times. Sir, I have boeu giveu to understand that an examination is to be held at Hallies School, this week, for young teachers who wish to join tho Junior Normal Class, In view of the fact that clashes are to be221 words
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Article438 1913-10-16 13 To the Kditor of tho Straits Times. Sir, -May I range myself with the poor little prudes, ami express my conviction that those who Wi uld prohibit Miss Allan's performances in the Hast are perfectly right. I should liko personally to <40 much further and stop all dramatic performances,438 words
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Article565 1913-10-16 13 To the Kditor of tho Straits Times. Sir,— Your reporter who furnished you with an account of this match made a few com ments on the game. I doubt if he has re fleeted the general feeling of the spectators. With a certain show of authority, he565 words
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448 1913-10-16 13 A correspondent writes informing us that there was a pleasant function at Durian Daun hospital, Malacca, on the l.'lth inst., when the staff of the medical and veterinary departments assembled to bid farewell to Dr. A. 11. Keun, medical oflicor,448 words
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Article6136 1913-10-16 14 (Long an*l specially important messages will be found under separate headings. All the other Reuter telegrams received during tho past week are given below. Wednesday, October 8. The Dublin situation is quiet. The masters intend to6,136 words
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Article1210 1913-10-16 15 Berliu, October 8. King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has left for a short stay on his Hungarian estates. The Albanian insurrection has ended. Thu Servians have occupied strategical points in the Albanian district as far as Gouawn. Servia claims a free hand iu the regulation of the frontier with1,210 words
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Article254 1913-10-16 16 OcTOIIKU 8 Saigon Maru, Jap. str.. Yamaguchi, H’kong, Guthrie 0 A. Magon, Fell, str., Beuard, Haiphong. Moine Comte Yarmouth, 11. M. cru., Cochrane, Colombo, S. N. Officer Philomel, 11. M. cru., Ballard, Colombo. S. N. Officer Seang Bee, Brit. str.. Travis, Rangoon, Giong Ho Random Dan. str., Priss, Copenhagen.254 words
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Article229 1913-10-16 16 Ot’TOIlKR 8 Glaueus. Brit, str., B'via S. S’aya T’jap A teens, Brit, str., London A’dam A’werp Kirin Maru, dap. str., Hongkong A .Japan Senegambia, Ger. str., Hamburg via ports Lovat, Brit, str., Hongkong A dapan 9 Spo/ia. Ger. str.. Hamburg via ports Denbighshire, Brit, str., Shanghai Kdavuua, Brit, str.,229 words
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Article253 1913-10-16 16 V Singapore, Octobkr 15, 1913. exchanqe On London Hank 4 m/« 2/4$ Demand 2/4/, Private 6 m/« 2/4 3 m/B 2/4 j, 5 On GiRMANit Bans o/o 2381 Private 8 m/B 244$ On Franc* Hhuk d/d 294$ Private 8 m/B 801 On India Bank T. T. 174253 words
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Article342 1913-10-16 16 Mf'CtAPORi, October 15. 1V13. MINING. v!u“| bnvors. Scllort 10 10 8.50 9.25 1 1 Ayer Wong 1.10 10 10 Belat 2.45 2.80 10 10 Brainy 0 60 0.85 10 10 Kampa: 9.00 10 10 Kanabo 1 2.00 10 10 Kinta Association 13.00 14.00 Kinta Tin 1.18.8 2.1.6342 words
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Article161 1913-10-16 16 lor I. and O. China, sailing October i** Mr. It. J. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. UunfoLT MW .Mr. W E. B Bowloy, Mr C.U.Sktt Mr. L. Cackemaille \i, Wilson, Mr. F. H. B. Sperling, Mr. Got l Brown, Mr. W. E. B. Hawley, Mr. M\ E (la161 words
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Article146 1913-10-16 16 A citizen of Reiclienberg, Bohemia, ha* invented a process for producing a substitute for all classes of marble, including the most highly prized varieties. It is claimed that the product is superior U genuine marble, b* i ing stronger and less liable to crack or daiuuge.— Sunday146 words
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Article205 1913-10-16 16 Lasting but a few moments a bloodthirsty duel was fought near Green wood Springs, C.S.A., between Dr. H. Broyles, State Senator of Aberdeen, Mississippi, and Mr. H. Hendricks, a wealthy timber merchant, of Selmer, Tennessee, both men being killed. It appears that Broyles had started to repair205 words
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Article181 1913-10-16 16 Describing his recent descent of the crater of Vesuvius, Professor Malladra says that lie and his two companions reached a depth o 1,200 feet. This constitutes a record for such an enterprise. They spent an hour making scientific experiments on the brink o the great funnel at181 words
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Advertisement172 1913-10-16 17 < BL SCOTCH WHISKY As Tnpand for Export EXTRA SPECIAL* COLD LABEL SPECIAL VERY OLD. WHITE LABEL. Proprietor!* Bulloch. Lade Co.. Ltd. OientllM AT OlAMOT. IlLAV. AMO CAMMIkTOWN. OFFICES: GLASGOW mi LONDON. MOLE MOEKTEi x v 1 Caidbeck, Macgregor i The fundflmentol Superiority of Genuine Bayer's Tablets of Aspirin over172 words
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Advertisement414 1913-10-16 18 Y KEROSENE MOTORS. 8PEED RECORDS (MOTORS). SCOLOPENDEa. in 1908. 18 miles per boar. GYRINU8 in 1908. 24 MIRANDA iii in 1909. 81 MIRANDA iv in 1910. 43 MAPLE LEAF iii in 1911. 68 it «i ii M •i i. Fivb Gold Msdals Thrkk Silvkb Mkdals. Tubbk Silvbb Awards Ninb Silvkb414 words
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Article111 1913-10-16 1 Gknkral Kubbcr Items 1 Congo Rubber Trade 1 The Semarang Exhibition 1 Singapore Rubber Auction 1 Bute Plantations 1 The Rubber Slump 2 F. M. S. Rubber Export Duty 2 September Rubber Returns 2 The Planters’ Medical Gui le 2 Rubber Sales Reform 3 Rubber Companies with High Costs111 words
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Article260 1913-10-16 1 An interim dividend of live per cent, has been declared by the Sungei Choh Rubber Estate Co. for the current year, payable on October 22. < Mr. T. Mew, of the Malacca Rubber Plantations, has been transferred to Asahan, and Mr. Arthur Edwards of that place has gone260 words
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240 1913-10-16 1 (From Oor Own Corkkspondknt.) London, October 7. At the rubber auctions* there wero offered 609 tons from Malaya ami 211 from Ceylon. The bidding for standard qualities was good, but the prices remain unchanged. Serembau Company is240 words
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42 1913-10-16 1 Kino Para Plantation. Jf Spot Forward First Latex Oct. H 8/4 2/11 2/1 9 8/4 2/11 2/H JO 8/4 2/11 2/H 11 3/4 2/11 2/1 13 3/4 2/11 2/1 14 8/4 2/11 2/142 words
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Article97 1913-10-16 1 A meeting of those interested in the rubber industry was held at liatu (iajah, when it was decided that steps should be taken to form a Kinta Planters’ Association. It was resolved, pending the formation of the association, that as far as the estates of those present97 words
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412 1913-10-16 1 Reports from competent persons just returned from the Belgian Congo show that the conditions governing the rubber trade are in fact going from bad to worso, writes a Belgian correspondent. Plantation rubber hus come so rapidly to the front that Congo412 words
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Article148 1913-10-16 1 Encouraging advices havo been received as to the part to he taken by the Australian States in tint Colonial Exhibition at Somarano. Ollicial intimation has been received from the Department of Lands and Surveys at Perth that the Government of West Australia will take purt in the148 words
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Article235 1913-10-16 1 Tho Chamber of Commeroe Lubber Association's 109ih auction was hold yosterday, when there were offered for Hale 705.52 piculn (or 01,009 IbH.) and Hold 670.19 piculs (or 89,059 lbs.) Tho prices realised were:— Shoot Smoked 9104 to 9120 Unsiuoked 98 106 Crepe No. 1 105 118 No.235 words
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Article226 1913-10-16 1 A formal mooting of tho shareholders of tho Puto Plantations, Ltd., was hold on Soptorubor 24 at Shanghai. Tho chair was occupied by Mr. A. Purkill, and other directors present were Messrs. 11. Potts, (JLm Pan fay, and C. Thoresen. Tho total number of shares represented was 63,220.226 words
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1426 1913-10-16 2 The following observations on the slump in rubber appeared in The Economist of September 20: Amongst the causes making for the lack of business in the Stock Exchange must certainly bo numbered the1,426 words
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Article111 1913-10-16 2 For the period from October 17 to 30, 1913, inclusive, the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in the F.M.S. in accordance with the rules under tho Customs Duties Enactment will be assessed on the following prices:111 words
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1184 1913-10-16 2 Tlio annual general meeting of Tambalak Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held in Gresham House on Monday. Mr. H. Freeman presided and the others present were Messrs. Tan Cheng Tee and Sect Keug Saick, directors H. M. Darby, A. E.1,184 words
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Article152 1913-10-16 2 Merlimau.—40,746 lbs. Elphil.—2,486 lbs. T&mpin.—1,148 lbs. Ayer Molok.—8,067 lbs. Taujong Olak.—14,340.14 lbs. Pahang.—13,061 lbs. Sumatra Para —21,022 lbs. Tenom (Borneo).—16.150 lbs. Langen (Java). -17,000 lbs. Jimali.—3,371 lbs. Beaufort.—9,600 lbs. Taiping Estates.—4,400 lbs. New Columbia.—12,020 lbs. Consolidated Rubber.—7,074 lbs. Tambalak.—4,746 lbs., coconuts 7,480. Djasinga.—9,894 lbs., 3 months of152 words
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Article208 1913-10-16 2 Dr. G raham, of Malacca Rubber Plantations, lias come to the assistance of the planter with a very useful Medical Guido which lie states was written at the request of many planters who wanted to know what to do in case of emergency and until the208 words
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2960 1913-10-16 3 The financial papers to hand by this mail contain a great deal of correspondence on the question of a central rubber-selling agency. The following important letter from the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Ltd., appeared, signed by the secretary At2,960 words
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293 1913-10-16 3 We tako tho following Irom tin- Financial Nows:—With tho continuous fall in tho price of standard plantation cropo, it will bo interesting to j»ot an idea as to companies whoso costs are so hit’ll as to briu<» them on tho border lino which divides protit293 words
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Article214 1913-10-16 3 The directors of tho (iula Kalumpont' Hubber Mstates, Limited, have declared an mt« rim (livid* nd in respect of the year iodine December 01, I9UJ, at the rat*: of Is. per share, I* ss income tax, payable on October 1 to shareholders on the register at the done of214 words
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1774 1913-10-16 4 For many months past chairmen of rubber companies have lamented the fact that the price of plantation rubber has continuously declined, and pessimists aro foreseeing an even lower figure unless something is done to regularise the position. In this connection,1,774 words
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1003 1913-10-16 4 The Evening Standard of September 19, says: —Another acute uttack of weakness has been produced in rubber shares by the rather unexpected fresh collapse in the price of the product to a little below 2s. 4d. a pound for No. 1. crepe.1,003 words
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421 1913-10-16 4 From the London and China Express of September 19, we take the following informstion relating to the rubber industry: Tho share market has gone through one of the most depressing weeks that i£ has experienced since it became a market. .lost at421 words
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Article122 1913-10-16 4 The report of the Kuala Nal Kelantau Rubber Company, Limited, to December 31 last, state that the planted area is as follows Hevea Rubber, 100 acres planted in 190 H, I>*> acres planted iu 1909,35 acres planted iu 1910, 557 acres planted in 1911, and 20* acres122 words
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Article141 1913-10-16 4 Professor J. H. Poynting, F.H.S., in apapojj on ‘‘The Twisting of India Rubber, re** before the British Association at Briining ian last month showed that there was no c* in volume of this substanco when it twisted, or at all events there was none < vl141 words
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2434 1913-10-16 5 The third ordinary general meeting of tho members of the Kwaloe Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on September 17 at Winchester House, E.G., Mr. Richard J. Hoffmann (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said: Another year has elapsed, and our rubber2,434 words
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775 1913-10-16 5 The third ordinary general mooting of the Chimpul (Negri Scmbilan) Rubber testates, Limited, was held on September IK, at Winchester House, Old Rroad Street, K.C., Mr. G. M. Dundas-Mouat (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of775 words
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496 1913-10-16 5 Presiding at tho third ordinary general mootin',' of tho Pontiauak Rubber Kstuto, Limited, Soptombor 12, at tho Institute of Chartered AccountantH, Mr. A. Sim said the directors had persistently endeavoured to exercise every economy in tho management, with tho result that496 words
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1896 1913-10-16 6 '_apUl Stock Singapore Aatho- ar v lutl Dividend*. Malaya* Exchange Fraser and Co. s rifted m i jfIK iQ«n IQI o CoMPAMUS. Prices, Prioes Marked 2/- 1918 1912 September 17. October 15. 85,000 2/-(y.1,896 words
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