The Straits Budget, 30 October 1913
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1913-10-30 1 The Straits Budget BUNG THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” vol. lxvii NO. 2907. Singapore. Thursday, October 30.1913. ESTABLISHED OVCD HALF A CEHTUHV. Price 25 cents.27 words
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Article279 1913-10-30 1 LEADERS— Britain's Blunder 10 Lifo's Great Adventure 10 Malacca's Progress 10-11 Directors’ Fees or Pensions 11 The Mexican Mess 11-12 Charity at Home 12 Local and General Local and Personal 1*2 Motor Smash near Kuala Lumpur 3 Gambling in Siam 3 Riding Accident 3 Penang Impressionists 4279 words
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Article4866 1913-10-30 1 The engagement is announced between Gcorgo Daniel Xoubronner, 00 y 0 of the late Mr. John Edwin Neubronner, and Ma:y Joscpliino Pereira, only surviving daughter of Mr. Joseph d’Alracida lcrcir JJ' F.U.11.5. (London), of 106-B, Orchard Hoad. Both parties aro well known in Singapore, Mr. Xeubronner being4,866 words
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1399 1913-10-30 3 On Thursday in the first court before Mr. Firmstone, Copalachari, the chief Tamil interpreter in the Supremo Court, was called upon to answer a charge that he being a public servant did, on or about tho *29tb of last mouth, attempt1,399 words
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Article199 1913-10-30 3 The preliminary enquiry into the allegations of defalcations which have been brought against Giow Teck Seng, a Chinese omploye of the Nestle and Anglo Swiss Milk Company, was continued on Friday by Mr. Talma in the second court. According to tho evidence of Mr. H M. Ware,199 words
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Article182 1913-10-30 3 serious motor accident, involving tho wrecking of a car, but most fortunately unaccompanied by loss of life, or even by physical injury, took place iu the Bate hoa<l, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday. It appears that at 5 p.m. a hired bord car, Ghiuosoowned, and containing182 words
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404 1913-10-30 3 In tho report of tho Board of Trade committee on life boats, it will be recollected, a recommendation was mado that ocean going steamers should carry rafts for life saving as well as life boats. Their finding in regard to the boats404 words
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259 1913-10-30 3 The first drowning fatality in the history of the new Lagoon Dock at Tanjong l*agar and it it is not likely to be tho last by a very long way—occurred ou Sunday evening. Four sailors from tho steamer Boyne, tempted259 words
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Article150 1913-10-30 3 The Siamese Government Gazetto con tains a decree which aims at abolishing the present system of legalised universal gambling on certain festivals and holidays. The decree states that this permission dates from olden times. It was customary for the people of Siam at Sougkram, after their labtur150 words
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168 1913-10-30 3 (From Our Own Corhksi'ondknt.) Penang, October 22. Tho inquest on tho victims of the carriage) accident at Swettenham Pier on tho 0th insfc., whereby three ChineHe children, aged nine, eight and seven lost their lives, has boon opened. It was stated that168 words
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272 1913-10-30 3 As a result of a riding accident that occurred on Sunday morning llrown Pearl, the well known ex gritliu which took part in tho recent autumn races at Singapore, has had to be shot. Sho was the property of Mr. E P.272 words
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332 1913-10-30 3 The steamer Kostroma belonging to tho Kussiau Volunteer Fleet is ashore otf a little fishing villa***; on tho coast of Kumschatka. lb appear* that the vessels of tho ItuHHian Volunteer Fleet call at the Hinall fishing villages on the coast to t>«k**332 words
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1550 1913-10-30 4 Tho maiden voyage of tho magnificent new liner of Nippon Yusen Kaisha, the Katori M&ru, marks tho inauguration of an improved Horvicc which will add much to the travelling facilities between this Colony and Europe. 'Hie Katori1,550 words
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Article145 1913-10-30 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, October 23. The awards at tho Penang Impressionists exhibition have been made by ballot. In tho water colours, Mr. Barnard is first, Mrs. MacIntyre second, Mrs. Hargreaves and Mr. H. A. Neubronner third. In oils, Miss llenham is first, Mr. C. Jackson second,145 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article361 1913-10-30 4 Competitions at Keppel. The first occasion on which two monthly medals were played for at Keppel Golf Club was during the past week end. Under a new rule the members have been divided into two classes, A class consisting of players with handicaps of 12 and under and B361 words
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Article165 1913-10-30 4 The Club Carnival. The committee of the Swimming Club have now definitely decided to hold the proposed Carnival on Saturday, November 8, in the Lagoon Dock, which is being made avail able by the kindness of the harbour board and the contractors and consulting engineers who are still at165 words
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247 1913-10-30 4 The senior magistrate, Mr. H. W. Firmstone, gave his decision yesterday upon a very interesting point which was raised in the first court. Four Japanese w’oineu, Matsahoo, Hoocheeoh, Sungali and Touii, were summoned for not having licenses for air-guns, which were found in247 words
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538 1913-10-30 4 In the High Court, at Kuala Lumpur, on October 28, a case of considerable interest, locally, was commenced before Mr. Justice Edmonds, being an action brought by Towkay Loke Chow Thye, a miner and general merchant,538 words
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Article121 1913-10-30 4 H.M. battleship Triumph arrived in Singapore on Monday evening from Colombo. Sbo went to the man-of-war anchorage. The Triumph is a battleship of 11,800 tons. Captain Philip Streattield is in command, with a crew of 650. Her heavy battery consists of four 10-in, and fourteen 7.5-in. guns.121 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement108 1913-10-30 4 Property Sale, The following lot was disposed of hy auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.’s saleroom on Tuesday :—Freehold laud fronting Empress Hoad off King’s Iload and l>ul' lt Timah Hoad, Singapore, area ‘27,7K0 square feet being lot ‘201 of grant 00, together wit j the tile-roof bungalow erected thereon108 words
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2671 1913-10-30 5 The Legislative Council on Friday afternoon was mainly engaged in committee work on various bills, among them the Domestic Servants Hill, as to the fate of which some ftars have been expressed recently. There was an interesting debate also on2,671 words
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492 1913-10-30 5 Tho following in tho report of the directors of tho Kampar Tiu Mining Co., Ltd., to bo presented to shareholders at tho forthcoming mooting. It is dated Singapore, < fctober 25, and is signed by Mr. A. I).492 words
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Article271 1913-10-30 5 Within tho past few weeks no fewer than five Chinese firms in Penang have informed their creditors that tin y are in difficulties. A representative of the I’inang (ia/ettu on October 22 sought an explaution of thin apparently abnormal state of affairs and tho position was271 words
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792 1913-10-30 6 The Colonial Treasurer’s report on the working of the Currency Department in 19B2 was laid on the table at the Legislative Council last Friday. The following arc the principal points in it: The number of notes in circulation at the end792 words
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879 1913-10-30 6 Further details are now obtainable, says the Binang Gazette of October 25, regarding the collision between the steam launch Alert and the steam ferry Colleen, resulting in tho sinking of the latter, near the mouth of tho l*rye Hiver early879 words
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429 1913-10-30 6 A special meeting of the Municipal Commission, made necesssry by the decision of the Legislative Council that, with respect to the appropriations, from the proposed 94,500,000 loan, for electric installation and gas works, two per cent, instead of one should be paid annually429 words
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411 1913-10-30 6 Tin is now costing £190 per ton. It fluctuates between A* 190 and £‘230. At no date has there been such a demand on this metal, and the supply is still inadequate to the needs of the canning industry.411 words
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418 1913-10-30 6 Headers will remember that when the Municipal Bill was before Council, Mr iluttenbacli strenuously opposed the clause which empowers the Commissioners in cor tain circumstances to take land from property owners and pay nothing in respect thereof After Couucil had passed418 words
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Article166 1913-10-30 6 We regret to report the death of Dr. William Carnegie Brown, of Harley Street, London, a former well-known resident of Penang, in the affairs of which settlement he took much interest. Notably this was the case with the Penaug Hill Railway. He was for166 words
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Article167 1913-10-30 6 The Shunticn Shih l’ao (Peking) says: The five-coloured flag of the Republic is now not favoured by a large section of the people. The five colours are supposed to represent the five families of the people which form the Republic, but the loyalty of two of167 words
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1747 1913-10-30 7 Dr. Hanitsch forwards a copy of the descriptive catalogue compiled by Mr. Boland jjraddell of tho collection of Chinese porcelainl which ho has placed on loan in the Bailies Museum. For the benefit of those who are interested in the details1,747 words
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285 1913-10-30 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s share circular, dated (Ictober 22, states. Kuisiskk. —Tho narrow movements of tho home market and the short days caused by tho races here have restricted dealings in this section. The quotations indicate no definite move in either285 words
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251 1913-10-30 7 Singapore, October 21. After a quiet week the market advanced sharply yesterday, but today’s advices, however, again show a doclining tendency London reports that the future prospects are brighter, but there is evidently at present insufficient support from the public to back up any251 words
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203 1913-10-30 7 We regret to accord the doath of Mr. Petit, brother of Mr. Constant Petit, French Consul in Kuala Lumpur, which occurred as the result of a motor accident early yesterday morning, reports the Malay Mail of October 22. It appears that203 words
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518 1913-10-30 7 Tho committee of the Children s Aid So* ciety gratefully acknowledge the following further subscriptions:— Previously acknowledged 8 1,(K)4 Collected by Mrs. 1 lowan (2nd list) 11. I*'. 81<>, F. K. Worsley Taylor $25, K. Scoular $25, duhn Little and Co, Ltd., $25,518 words
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Article236 1913-10-30 7 Bangkok paporH report a fire on tho Asdaug about tlirtt; o’clock on tbo afternoon of October 14, which was Hub<lued when only slight damage had been done. The vessel was moored alongside the Mast Asiatic Company’s wharf at Wat Phya Krai, preparing to sail, and a236 words
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Article117 1913-10-30 7 The following apj>ointments are made in the Civil Service of the Colony Mr. K. K. < olman to act as deputy registrar, Pjnaug Mr. O. A. I. Smith Steinmet/ as district oilier r, Hutterworth, and assistant district judge, Penang; Mr. I’. Uobinsou to act as registrar, district judge117 words
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Article1733 1913-10-30 8 (FltoM V CORRESPONDENT.) Kuala Lumpur. October 20. The P.W.D naturally is the oldest department of the Government machinery in the Federated Malay States iu fact, it is always the first department that is formed in any newly opened colony at all events as far as1,733 words
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Article94 1913-10-30 8 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that, d'oing the week ending October 18, there were *241 deaths (177 males, 64 females) giving a ratio per millo of population of 89.14 including St. John's Island, or 86.71 excluding St. -lolin's94 words
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795 1913-10-30 8 Tho heavy rains of yesterday morning (October 22) did not, as was at one time feared, deprive lawn tenuis enthusiasts of their opportunity to see the chosen of Selangor opposed to the S.C.C. representatives. It was found necessary,795 words
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889 1913-10-30 8 What bo termed the official pro gramme of ihe Selangor visitors, L. Trasenster and V.N.B. Were, was concluded on Thursday on the padang when, in the singles they had, for that once at any rate, to cry enough to K halztuann and889 words
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Article98 1913-10-30 8 According to the statistics compiled by the Department for Agriculture and Coniine tee, the output of minerals in .Japan in the !a>t fiscal year is Y 180,241,335, showing an increase of Y 24.31 1,818, or about *2B per cent., when compared with the previous year. Ihe minerals,98 words
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795 1913-10-30 9 Writing fiom Taiping on October 20, the correspondent of tho limes of Malaya says that tho dotails of the Taiping Bisley have at last been settled by the Council of the Perak Division of the M.S.Y.R. Rifle Club, which met795 words
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676 1913-10-30 9 I nc seventh Bisley meeting which opened at 1 aining on Oetob; r 24 was favoured with splendid weather; it was a lino morning for shooting, lhe entries woio only fairly satisfactory, hut the arrangements w« re peifect. Iu the afternoon a676 words
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204 1913-10-30 9 The wireless station installed at Singora called up tho Bangkok station at Snpatum last Friday for the first time and sent a message to H. R. H. tho Minister of Marine. The messago, states tho Bangkok Times of October 17, was to tho clToct204 words
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201 1913-10-30 9 The reports received from the various local Governments aud administrations show that 2,066 persons were killed by wild ani mals in India during the year 1912. Although this figure is somewhat in excess of that re ported tor the year 1911, it compares favour201 words
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Article218 1913-10-30 9 A sjiecinl general meeting of the Singapore Recreation Club was held at tho Pavilion on tho evening of the 20th inst., at which over fifty members wore present, tho object !>' ing to discuss a resolution brought forward by some of the leading cricketers and football players218 words
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Article13 1913-10-30 9 |Tbe Strait* Times is not responsible for the opinion* of it* correspondents.13 words
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Article284 1913-10-30 9 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, Now that so many ladies are going about Singapore with subscription books for a very deserving object of chaiity. it apfioars to me an appropriate time to call attention to tho want of charity amongst Europeans to their own folk. It284 words
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Article466 1913-10-30 9 To the Editor of the StruitH Times. Sir, —I observe that at the last meeting of the loeal legislative assembly, two of its members who are learned in the law differ very considerably as to what is and what is not a contract, the contention arising466 words
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Article111 1913-10-30 9 A curious instance of trammishiou of a melody by wireli ss telegraphy is reported from New York. According to tins, the wink ss operator on hoaid the Norddt utscher Lloyd (irosst r Kmfuerst, as wt II as sevtor&l of tbo slop's ofliet rs, had an opportunity of111 words
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Article58 1913-10-30 10 Chha.— On October 25, at Singapore. to Mr. and Mrs. C. Kenneth Chea, a daughter. Tan On October 24. at No. S 7. Amoy Street, Singapore, the wife of Tan Kok Tioug. of a son. Nivkn. On October 24, at Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Graham Niven of58 words
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Article47 1913-10-30 10 Anukrson —Rojunso.v.— On October 26, at Portland, Oregon, C.S.A., Andrew Hyslop, second son of tholate William Hyslop Anderson, and of Mrs. Anderson ef Edinburgh, Scotland, to Charlotto Elizabeth (Lottie), daughter of the late Capt. Malcolm Lantlough Robinson, of Maldon. Essex, and of Mrs. Robinson, of Philadelphia.47 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article943 1913-10-30 10 Straits Times, October 23. Whatever may have been the position when the British Government intimated that they did not intend to participate in the San Francisco Exhibition of 1915, and however well founded the British Government’s assumption that there was nothing to be gained by taking part, theStraits Times, October 23. - 943 words
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Article1056 1913-10-30 10 longed reflection.—Straits Times, October 24. There is a whole sheaf of such extraordiuarily interesting information embodied in the Registrar-General's annual report that we f icl warranted in referring in some detail to the more salient points as condensed for public consumption. Wo published a summary of tholonged reflection.—Straits Times, October 24. - 1,056 words
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Article1386 1913-10-30 10 Although most of us recollect that in the not far distant past our neighbours in Malacca had earned for themselves the unenviable notoriety of being classed as inhabitants of Sleepy Hollow, there are very few nowadays who will maintain that our smaller Settlement has not retrieved its character.Straits Times, October 25 - 1,386 words
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Article1202 1913-10-30 11 The new bill to amend the Pensions Ordinance, which passed its second reading on Friday in the Legislative Council, has taken longer to evolve than might have been expectcd. However, tho main thing is that it has now come and its ultimate enactment, with all its,— Straits Times, October 27. - 1,202 words
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Article1147 1913-10-30 11 Some wcxtks ago, wo referred to the gravo misgivings with which the situation in Mexico was viewed by thoso who were conversant with the trend of events in that unhappy republic. Now the position haa developed ao far and ao rapidly that only careful diplomatic handling will8 oinf» to make herself look foolish. —Straits Times, October 28. - 1,147 words
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Article993 1913-10-30 12 A kindly correspondent wrote? to us the other day to suggest a new direction for organised charity in Singapore. Having evidently just been tapped by one of the busy lady collectors for a contribution to the Children's Aid Society he bethought him of tho many weary Kuro{>eansness would operate.—Straits Times, October 29. - 993 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement92 1913-10-30 10 Tlie Pont tree price *>f the Straits Tinas is a year The post tre- price of the Straus Uuitjtit is sl4 year It it tiot necessary to sutler.he for a year. The suh ertptions for shorter pcrioJt are at the aai’ic proyorionate rate as for a y ear. The Straits92 words
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Obituary23 1913-10-30 10 DEATH. Rorkktson.— Elaine Mabel Nenbronner), the dearly beloved wife of John Robertson, partner Robertson A' Co., on October 20. Interred at llidadari Cemetery.23 words
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1095 1913-10-30 12 The Chief Justice was engaged on Tuesday heating an action at the iustauce of Mr. (i. C. Watson, a marine engineer, against Messrs. .1. Le Masurier, of Masurier and Co., Collyer Quay i>. Schroeder, superintendent engineer to the N.D.L.1,095 words
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Article175 1913-10-30 12 The situation caused in Hollaud bv tho clerical coalitiou being turned out of "office and the Liberals only having a majority if supported by the Socialists (which they were not) has now beeu cleared up by a non-party cabinet having been formed. Dr. P. W. A.175 words
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Article179 1913-10-30 12 On the 4th iust.. a meeting of directors of tlu* Toyo Risen lvaisha was held, when Huron Shibusawa. Mr. Tovokawa, and Mr. Okura requested Mr. Ito to retain the post of Chief of the General Affairs Bureau and stated that the directors will cause the shareholders179 words
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Article129 1913-10-30 12 What at first appeared to be a very mysterious case was discovered early on Saturday moruiug w’heu the body of a Chinaman, with no less thaa ten shot wounds, was discovered on the side of the main road between Ruala Lumpur and Ampang, and near the129 words
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Article118 1913-10-30 12 The 1913 issue of the China Stocks and Share handbook, compiled by H. E. and C. R. Maguire, has just been puV.li.*4ie« hv the North-China Daily News and I* l 1 Ltd. Jt gives, more completely even than hitherto, the essential facts concerning a largo118 words
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Article6831 1913-10-30 13 Long and specially important messages will be found under separate headings. 7\11 the other Hcutcr telegrams received during the past week are given below. I Wednesday, October 22. Viscount Lascelles is the Unionist candidate at Keighley6,831 words
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Article1470 1913-10-30 15 Berlin, October 21. M. Sasonow, the Imperial Chancellor. Herr Xiininermann, under-State Secretary, and Ambassador Swerbojew have held a thorough discussion of pending questions. M. Sasonow, interviewed by the press, denies the auti-German utterances attributed to him. lie has expressed his confidence to the Chancellor. M. Kokowzow is ill1,470 words
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292 1913-10-30 15 it was briefly announced on October 17 that the Dutch floating dock Soerabaya had arrived off Colombo on her voyago from Holland to Soerabaya, being towed by the tug boats Atlas and Titan. The average speed up to Aden, it292 words
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Article140 1913-10-30 15 A Pioneer cable, dated London October 21, says: Count Beventlow writing in the I >i utslie Tageszeitung suggests that a year’s holiday from Mr. Churchill’s oratory would be tho best means of improving Anglo-German relations. Tho Berlim r Post says that the reservations about the Canadian and140 words
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661 1913-10-30 15 It iH with deep regret that we rocord today the death of Mr. John Ferguson, C.M.0., which occurred at his residence at Chilworth, near Guildford, ISngland, shortly after noon yesterday, says the Times of Ceylon of October IH. He was661 words
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Article245 1913-10-30 15 A message dated October <J states Nan I'anya, the leader of the party who raided the camp of the Hoinbay Hannah Trading Corp., Ltd., hoiiio time aj»o at the foroHt in the Kaw <liHtrict lihh at la«t paid the extreujo penalty of the law. He wan executed245 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article255 1913-10-30 16 Octohkk 2! Gneisenau. Ger. str., Helm, Yokohama. Helm Meyer Scl&ndia, Dan. Motor-ship, Gabe, C’hagcn, K. Asiatic Torilla, Brit. str., Swanson, Calcutta. A. GilfilUn Seang Cluk)U, Hrit. str., Larkins, Rangoon, Giong Ho Himalaya, Fob. str., Sanguy, Anvers, M. Maritiiues 23 Bombay Maru, .lap. str., To/awa, Bombay, 1\ Simons Kuwaclii Maru.255 words
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Article264 1913-10-30 16 OrroBKK 22 Gncisenau, Ger. str., Hamburg via ports I >emodocus, Brit, str., L'don K'dam A’werp Nile, Brit, xt-., Antwerp via jiorts Koerber, Aus. str., Trieste via jxirts Baron Dricsen, Hus. str., Odessa via ports 28 Elcphanta, Brit, str., Penang K’goon A C’ta Taroba, Brit. str., Penang Madras N’tara Glcnlochy.264 words
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390 1913-10-30 16 With reference to Reuter's telegram of October 21, respecting the failure of a wellknown Bombay broker and the panic in the market,the following details will be of interest: The panic on the Bombay share bazaar became acute this afternoon (October390 words
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298 1913-10-30 16 JAM! MORE JAM Eat More Sugar and Conquer The World. We are urged by Sir James CrichtonBrowne to eat more and more sugar. So shall we win Olympic races and aviate incredible distances, while the hard toothbrush will prevent our teeth from relapsing under the influence of this sugary diet298 words
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Article120 1913-10-30 16 d he Japan Daily Herald of October 10, has this reference to the loss of a Japanese destroyer already briefly reported by Keuter The naval department is in receipt of a report from the Commander of tho Ominato bortress to the effect that on tho morning120 words
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Article263 1913-10-30 16 Sinuaporn, October 29. 1913. EXCHANGE On London Bauk 4 m/s 2/41 Demand 2/4 A Private 6 m w 2/4 3 tn 2/41$ On Obrmaw iiauh d/a 238.J Private B m/B 244 ft On KHanoi ..bank d/d 2941 Private R ml* P01 On India bank T. T. 174}263 words
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Article349 1913-10-30 16 5>isoapobi, October 29, 1818, MINING. Issue "2 u Value aj buyers, sellers 10 10 Arnp&ug 9.50 9.25 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.C0 10 10 Jielat 2.35 2.60 10 10 Bruaug 0.60 0.85 10 10 Kampar 9.00 10 10 Kanabo: 2.00 10 10 Kinta Association 13.00 14.00 £1349 words
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449 1913-10-30 16 I here is an amusing letter in the Raferec from a correspondent in North Borneo tell lug of a performance at a Malay theatre there. The letter runs e We were delayed there (Jessolton) a night owing to their having449 words
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Article65 1913-10-30 16 1*. and O. Delta, connectin'' at Colombo with Marmora, sailing October 31.—Mr. T. 8. Nash, Mrs. Mellor, Mr. J. O. Authonisz, Dr. and Mrs. Milne, Mr. F. \Y. Couch. Per 1*. and O. Syria, sailiug November 4.— Miss Moles, Mr. O. F. Ricketts, Mr. H. B. Dudley,65 words
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Article219 1913-10-30 16 The following application for employment was recently received by a Soerabaya shipping firm Messrs. Shipping Gentlemen, Sourabaya. Dear Gentlemen, l ndermention I beg to kindly tell you that I should feel very glad if you would please be obliged to find a vacuation for me, I am219 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement422 1913-10-30 17 HORNYCROF KEROSENE MOTORS. SPEEO RECORDS (MOTORS). 8COLOPENDRA in 1008. 18 miles pet boor. GYRINU8 in 1008. 34 M MIRANDA. iii in 1909. 81 M MIRANDA iv in 1910. 43 M H MAPLE LEAF iii in 1911. 88 RELIABILITY TRIALS (MOTORS). Races in ISOS, 1909, 1910 ONLY, Fiv* Gold Mbdals Twenti422 words
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Advertisement171 1913-10-30 18 t <• c 4 SCOTCH WHISKY ‘Prepared for £xport. EXTRA SPECIAL, GOLD LABEL. SPECIAL VERY OLD. WHITE LABEL. Proprietor*: Bulloch, Lade a Co., ua. Ollrikun AT OkMMTi Itut. AMD CAMADIhTOWN. OFFICES: GLASGOW mi LONDON. tOif ABE MTS I Caldbeck, Macgregor Co The fundamental Superiority of Genuine Bayer's Tablets of Aspirin171 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article134 1913-10-30 1 General Rubber Items t t j Singapore Rubber Auction l Shanghai Rubber Companies 1 Rubber Company in Difficulties 1 Netherlands Gutta Perclia Co. 1 Tho Rubber Position 2 Batavia Rubber Exhibition 4 Brazilian Rubber 4 German Colonial Rubber 4 Rubber Adulteration 4 F. M. S. Rubber Export Duty 5134 words
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Article338 1913-10-30 1 At Rio de Janeiro the announcement has been made of a reduction of 10 per cent, in the export duties on rubber. The Sandycroft Rubber Company lias declared a second interim dividend of 7.J per cent, on account of the year ending January 31. 1914. A circular of338 words
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Article290 1913-10-30 1 NOTICES OF INTERIM AND FINAL DIVIDENDS. Position of the Market. (From Och Own Correspondent.) London, (>ctober 22. 1 Ijc following dividends are announced: 1 andjoug Rubber Co. 5 per cent. Buzorkidocl 6 per cent. At tlie auctions 966 tons of Malayan rubber and 201 of the Ceylon290 words
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38 1913-10-30 1 Fino Para Plantation. Spot Forward First Latex Oct. 22 3/1A 2/11 2/1] 23 3/1.'. 2/11 2/1 25 3/1 j 3/- 2/2 27 8/l« 3/- 2/2.| 28 3/1 3/- 2/1]38 words
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Article90 1913-10-30 1 (Fko.m Ouu Own Cokkksponiiknt.) Penang, < >ctober 24. At an extraordinary meeting of Langkasi Kuala Paudan Rubber Estates Co., Ltd., Mr. Mitchell, presiding, explained that the company had expended $37,411 and had only 9470 in hand. 1 npaid allotment money amounted to $3,700. Twenty shareholders have refused90 words
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Article250 1913-10-30 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerco Rubber Association's llltli auction was held on Tuesday, when there were offered for sale 1,082.30 piculs (or 114,307 lbs.) and sold 980.72 piculs (or 130,763 lbs.) The prices realised were: Sheet Smoked $lO5 to $l2l Unsmoked 95 109 Crepe No. 1 105250 words
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Article326 1913-10-30 1 Concluding an article on the slump in rubber, the North China Daily News of the 16th inst. observes:—Although tho amount invested in the rubber industry locally cannot boar comparison with that of London, Shanghai is more vitally interested in the future of rubber than London. With few326 words
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332 1913-10-30 1 The report by the directors of the Bukit K. B, Rubber Company, Ltd., to the third annual general meeting of tho members, to bo held in the Fxchango Buildings, Singapore, on Saturday, November 1, 1018, is332 words
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Article133 1913-10-30 1 A London wins dated October 14 and published by the Times of Ceylon says:—A receiver lias been nppoiuted for the I'iunK Lubber Company, Limited, State of Pahang, Federated Malay States. This company was formed in August, 1909, with an authorised capital of.1*70,000; .50,000 ordinary subscribers’ X*l133 words
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Article120 1913-10-30 1 bill will shortly be introduced into the Legislative Council by the lion. I). ’l’. Boyd, to "ive the Nedorfandschc <lutta Percha Maatschappij (Netherlands (lutta Percha (’ompany, lumited) certain facilities for carryin«» on its business in the Colony, i.e., to enable the company to take hold and120 words
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974 1913-10-30 2 An extraordinary general mooting of the Langkawai and Kuala Randan Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the offices of Messrs. F. W. Barker and Co., Bank Buildings, Penang, on (>ctobcr 24, for the purpose of considering the financial position of the fnnpany.974 words
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Article330 1913-10-30 2 The directors for the year to June 30 last state that the profit on the year's working was £19,022 and the balance of profit from last year £2,233, making £21,255. The interim dividend of 20 per cent., less income-tax, paid April 1, 1913, absorbed £5,650, and the330 words
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393 1913-10-30 2 The report of the Banteng (Selangor) Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the total acreage of the company’s properties remains as stated in last report. In the meantime the directors have stepped all extensions, with the exception of GO acres on Puchong estate, which was being opened393 words
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564 1913-10-30 2 (CoNTBIIiUTKD.) Tho rubber ami rubber share markets will apparently not be contented with themselves until rock-bottom level has been reached and it is to be hoped that shareholders will not lose their heads in consequence and attempt to sell out564 words
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Article266 1913-10-30 2 The directors report for the year to June 30, 1913, that the profit ou the year’s working was £23,491 and the balance of profit brought forward from last year £2,459, together £25,9 51). The interim dividend paid iu April, 1913, of 30 per cent, (less incomo-tax) absorbed266 words
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880 1913-10-30 2 The report of the Straits Ssttlemeuts (H et tarn) Rubber Company, Limited, states that the operations of the company for the year to March 31 have rosultod in a profit of £30,378, as compared with a profit of £1 7,199 for880 words
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2693 1913-10-30 3 Tho minutes of th° extraordinary meetin" of Johore planters, held at Johore Hotel on Sunday k’.st. havo been courteously supplied to us by the secretary. The meeting was presided over by Mr. E. 1). Bryce, and there weio present: Messrs.2,693 words
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Article616 1913-10-30 3 Following is tho report of tins directors and statement of accounts for tho year ended •Juno 30, 1913, which was to be presented at tho third annual "moral meeting of members of tho K.M.S. (Malay States) Kubber and616 words
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2233 1913-10-30 4 The third annual general meeting of the Eastern Sumatra Uubbcr Estates, Limited, was held on October 1, at the registered office of the company, No. 59, Kastchcup, E.C., Mr. W. F. de Bois Maclarcn (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman2,233 words
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Article14 1913-10-30 4 [Thu Straits Times is uot responsible for tho opinions of its corresdendents. j14 words
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Article73 1913-10-30 4 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I shall be very much obliged if any of your readers can reconcile the two telegrams dealing with the prices of rubber in Loudon which appeared in your issue of yesterday. I am especially interested in smoked sheet which73 words
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Article186 1913-10-30 4 Latest news from Java concerning the Batavia Rubber Exhibition and Congress which is to be held next year is very satisfactory and goes to show that this undertaking will be very successful. It should bo worth the while of local planters to follow the progress of events186 words
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Article156 1913-10-30 4 A liio de Janeiro, despatch dated September 29, says: —At a Council of Ministers to day Marshall Hermes da Fonseca continued the measures decided upon recently to reduce immediately the 10 per cent, export duty on rubber from Acre, and to ask Congress for authorisation to carry the156 words
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282 1913-10-30 4 Tlio Gorman press is d<-votio K deep attoo tion to the rubber crisis and its effect on tl?,‘ German African Colonies, both east l i west, where efforts are being directed t wards meeting the trouble. The Sontl Cameroon Chamber282 words
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Article357 1913-10-30 4 The report of the Devon Estates (Malacca) Ltd., states that the expenditure during the year to dune 30 has beeu heavier than iu previous years, as, of course, in ad .ition to the continuous work of opening up, there lias been the increasing cost of the upkeep357 words
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Article196 1913-10-30 4 Although the Belgian Government has reduced or partly abolished the export duty on rubber from tho Congo, the question of the adoption of further measures to improve the situation of prices is being discussed in Belgian colonial circles, lu the Journal du Congo, for instance, it is suggested196 words
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2105 1913-10-30 5 The' second annua! general meeting of the members of the Selangor Foiled Estates, Limited, was bold on September 29, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C.,’ Mr. T. A. Motion (chairman of tho company) presiding. Mr. W. F. Maclagan, representing the2,105 words
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Article373 1913-10-30 5 The report of tho Semenyili I lubber Fstato, Ltd., states that tho growth of the rub ber on tho company’s property during the year to April 30 is reported to have been satisfactory. Somo trouble has been experienced with root disease, femes semitostus, which usually makes its373 words
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Article81 1913-10-30 5 For the period from October 31 to November 13, 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 the Customs Duties Enactment will be assessed on tho following81 words
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Article110 1913-10-30 5 According to a cable from London, dated October 15, reconstruction is considered to he necessary in the case of the Job on Lubber Lands (.Malaya) Limited. Tho 1912 oxfieodituro was £02,(XX) and the receipts from rubber £8,000 (tho original estimated output was 44,(XX) lbs.) At a meeting110 words
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878 1913-10-30 5 Tim thirl annual ordinary genera! meeting of the Soember Ajoo Lubber Estates, Limited, wax held on September .‘JO at Mincing Lane House, 59, Eastcheup, E. Mr. Frank Copeiuan (chairman of ttm company) presiding. Tho Chairman, in moving the* a<loption of tho report878 words
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1901 1913-10-30 6 Capital Stock Singapore Antho IVK HU Ik Malaya* Exchange Fraser and Co.'b rised. f, ’,“i J, lo 1„ IUVI Gompamm Prices, Prices, Marked 2/- 1918 1912 October 1. October 29. A 85,000 2/• fy.1,901 words
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