The Straits Budget, 9 December 1915
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1915-12-09 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXIX No. 3017 Singapore. Thursday. December 9. 1915. UUBIISMtD OVH* MALI A C'*TU«V Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article230 1915-12-09 1 LEADERS Workers and Finance 8 How Belgium Did Her Duty 8 Crushing the Weaklings 8-9 Germans in America 9 More Peace Talk 9 Local and General— Local and Personal 1-2 Municipal Commission 2 Properties of Electric Waves 2 New Colonial Secretary... 2 The War 8 7 German230 words
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Article3431 1915-12-09 1 Surgeons are finding in the bullet and the piece of shrapnel an unexpected ally so far aH the elucidation of medical and scientific problems is concerned. Before the war there 'vere regions of the body concerning which little was known disease seldom visited them directly, yet profound3,431 words
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451 1915-12-09 2 A special meeting of the Municipal Com missioojwas held on Tuesday afternoon, the President, Mr. F. .1. Hull if ax, presiding. Others present were Dr. I*. Fowlie, Dr. Sarny, Messrs. A. W. Beun, E. Tesseusohn, Tan Khcam lloek, Ckia Kcug Chin, J.451 words
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345 1915-12-09 2 Calcutta, November 20.—At a crowded meeting in Calcutta, l>r, .1. C. Bose gave an address, giving a history of bis discoveries about Properties of Electric Waves.” The address was illustrated by original experiments. Dr. Bose said that bis345 words
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134 1915-12-09 2 Mr. W. H. Lee-Warner, private a. communicates the following from Gov^ tary House lU >trnujfcut A telegram has been received frm Secretary of State for tbe ColonL au*- he tbat Mr. F. S. James, at present AfW trator of tbe134 words
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626 1915-12-09 2 The following official statement was issued at home on November 2 The Hoard of Trade have had their attention called to statements that the Government contemplate the requisitioning of the entire British mercantile- marine. These statements are without foundation. The Government626 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1718 1915-12-09 3 Rbutkr's Telegrams, Greek Crisis. THE SITUATION CONTINUES ACUTE. Russian Activity. Rbutkk’s Tklkgkams, London, December 1, 8.30 p.m. The Star’s correspondent at Rome says Greece has notified tho Allies that it is impossible to accept the demands for Greek evacuation of Salonika and Allied surveillance of the Greek coastRbutkr's Telegrams, - 1,718 words
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Article2320 1915-12-09 3 Monastir Falls. END OF HEROIC SERBIAN DEFENCE. Activity in France. London, December 2, 1.55 p.m. Paris: A Salonika telegram says wounded Serbian officers from Monastir state that on November 25 ami 26 in the direction of Prilep and Dalenci the Bulgarians and Serbians fought for forty hours with2,320 words
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Article3069 1915-12-09 4 Serbian Position. REPORTS OF A BETTER TONE. Seven Million Russians Ready. Londou, December 3, 6.30 p.m. Paris: A Salonika telegram states that the Fasti i n General Staff has received news that the Austrians and Germans are moving towards Bulgaria. It is understood tho Allies have ro-cstab lislicd3,069 words
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Article1690 1915-12-09 5 The Serbian Army. GRAVE ANXIETY ABOUT SAFETY. Futile Peace Talk. London, Dccombcr ft, 1.10 a.m. Italian despatches stato that the fate of tho Serbian Army is uncertain. Ih-ports that a hundred aud forty thousand have reached the Albanian frontier are not con firmed. Refugees from Nish and Kraljovo,1,690 words
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Article2504 1915-12-09 6 The Greek King. TWO STATEMENTS OF HIS POLICY. America and Germany. London, Docembcr 7, 3.25 a.m. Athens: It is announced that tho latest communication made by tho Entente diplomatists to Government regarding tho Macedonian and military questions contains the bases of an understanding. The Government proposes to despatch2,504 words
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Article155 1915-12-09 7 Capetown General Smuts made the splendid statement in the House of Assembly that the fortnight's recruiting was successful beyond the best expectations, enabling the L’nion to despatch the nocessary forces to East Africa and also reinforcements. He hoped that in a very short time the Hast Africa155 words
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272 1915-12-09 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co. write under date thu 2nd inst. The business of the past week calls for little comment. There have been a few fluctuations, some shares standing a little off their best price but the general tendency throughout the272 words
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Article239 1915-12-09 7 Supervisors J. Listermao, G. Nunn, C. V. Ganno, F. J. Elms and a party of Revenue Officers boarded the Blue Funnel steamer Tydeus when it arrived alongside the Borneo Wharf on the 4th instant. A diligent and careful search was started at 8 a.in. and at239 words
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605 1915-12-09 7 Hie story of German plots iu China is again the subject of articles iu tho Shanghai papers, one of which wo quote fiom the North China Daily News’s Peking correspondent who wrote ou November 15: 1 lie persistent efforts of605 words
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Article134 1915-12-09 7 Tho Sumatra Post reports that a serious earthquake occurred in the neighbourhood of Fort de Kock and Kota Gedong, Sumatra, on Monday morning, about 1.80. Many houses were destroyed, and their inhabitants engulfed in the ruins. The number of dead, and the extent of tho damage done,134 words
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Article54 1915-12-09 7 It is announced in the Government Gazette that Lieut. P. S. Hunter has been pro moted to Captain in the Singapore Held Ambulance Company, S.V.C.; that Mr. K. B. Osborne is appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the Penang Volunteers and that Mr. William Duncan is appointed Captain in tho54 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article142 1915-12-09 7 Tho December medal was competed for on Saturday and Sunday, aud resulted iu a win for Mr. H. B. Layton, who returned a net score of 76. Twenty one cards were taken out, aud the following were returned:— H. B. Layton 47 43 14 76 H. T.142 words
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Article248 1915-12-09 7 There was another rugby game played on the Esplanade on Saturday b 1 -tween a naval fifteen and one ropres< tiling the S.C.C, The previous mectiug provid'd some interesting play, the naval men putting up a spirited tight against players who had the advantage in the matter of248 words
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320 1915-12-09 7 The export of Japanese toys in 1905 was only 600,000 yen, but it grow to 1,497,000 in 1910, and to ‘2,591,000 yen in 1914, an increase of 332 per cent, in nine years. Tho destinations comprise over 30 countries,320 words
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Article96 1915-12-09 7 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended November 2< was ‘23.79 per mille of the population. The total number of deaths was 155, of which 119 were male subjects and 3ft female. Con vulsious claimed 25, phthisis 19 and malaria fever96 words
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446 1915-12-09 7 Kbutku’h Tklkukamh, (Kkom ()lu Own Cohkksi-om'Knt.) Shanghai, Hecernber ft, 2.10 a.m. The crew of tho Chinese cruiser Chao Hao revolted and tired on the arsenal this evening, shells falling in the Settlement, also a party of rebels areKbutku’h Tklkukamh, - 446 words
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Article272 1915-12-09 7 The Sikh jagah on duty at thu Motor House in Bras ftaHali Road was dono to doatli in the early bourn of Tuesday morning, his assailant,or assailants, gutting clean away without leaving the slightest due likely to be of uho to the police. A constable272 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1104 1915-12-09 8 —Straits Times, Docembor 3. We do not blame the working classes for much of the pressure they havo brought to bear in order to secure increased wages during the war. There is a good deal to hi said for their point of view. Labour is scarce, and—Straits Times, Docembor 3. - 1,104 words
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Article1177 1915-12-09 8 wuo nave tortured Lis country.-Strait* Time9, Decomber 4. Thero has just been translated into English a report compiled by tbe Commander inChief of tho Belgian army for the period July 31 to December 31, 1914. It is not a book that tells of individual heroism,wuo nave tortured Lis country.-Strait* Time9, Decomber 4. - 1,177 words
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Article1092 1915-12-09 8 Straits Times, December 0. The fall of Monastir marks almost the end of Serbian efforts to defend Serbian soil. It was inevitable, sinco Greece proved false to her promise to render help, and it wight have been inevitable even if that help had been forthcoming. On theStraits Times, December 0. - 1,092 words
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Article1105 1915-12-09 9 Straits Times, Docombor 7. The conviction and sentence of certain Germans who violated the neutrality of the I nited States reveals one special form in which German character asserts itself. M* u of any race are excused for doing whatever lies reasonably withiu their power to helpStraits Times, Docombor 7. - 1,105 words
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Article1233 1915-12-09 9 this ri;'htH iiii'l libit tuH Strait* Tiiuch, I >t.crinb< r s There seems to liavo been a fresh outburst of peace talk, but it comes, as might be expected, from German sources. It is timed cunningly. Tho enemy has been able to take full advantage of histhis ri;'htH iiii'l libit tuH '( — Strait* Tiiuch, I>t.crinb< r s. - 1,233 words
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Article1316 1915-12-09 10 A roc* ut issue of “Our Outlook,’’ the official organ of the has the following Of all the opportunities which have come to our Association through the war, perhaps none are so urgent or so far reaching as the j work among wom< n employed in munition1,316 words
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467 1915-12-09 10 Subadar Mir Dast, V.C., 'nth Wilde's Rifles, now attached to 55th Coke's Rifles, who was twice wounded iu France, is now in the Lady Hardinge war hospital, Bombay, where in the course of ao interview with a press467 words
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890 1915-12-09 10 The second annual general meeting of the shareholders of F.M.S. Timab, Limited, was helu on October 26, at tho Cannon Street Hotel, E.C., Mr. John I. Philips (the chairman of tho company) presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen, as you have had890 words
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593 1915-12-09 10 The Minister at the Hague for the bntd Colonies has now issued his written renl*♦ the criticisms that found expression K sections of the Second Chamber in riu .2 to the proposed establishment of a CoU;. Council in Netherlands India. Dlal593 words
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Article113 1915-12-09 10 A London telegram of November 10 s The announcement that the Couimouw Government is taking over the wbea < je Australia has caused disappoinlnieu Baltic Mercantile and Shipping Exchanj. the nowspapers and the business P< frain from comment, pending know le g' details. There is, however, a tendeiic)113 words
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1494 1915-12-09 11 A moeting of the Legislative Council was held on Friday afternoon, at which there wire present H.E. tho Governor (Sir A. H. Young, K.C.M.G.), H.E. the General Oflicer Commanding the Troops (Brigadier-general 1 1. 11. Ridout, C.M.G.), the1,494 words
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Article127 1915-12-09 11 The Colonial Journal says tho contract undertaken last year by tho Central Engine Works (Ltd.) for the electric lighting of Johoro Bahru township provides for public lighting and for the supply of light and power to Govt mmi nt buildings aud institutions in the town, and127 words
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Article1177 1915-12-09 11 (From Or it Own Coruksuoniikn r.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec* in her *2. A case of voluntarily causing grievous hurt, remarkable for the violence of the assault and the lightness of the sentence, was heard by the magistrate at Kuala Lumpur on Friday last, when Mr. Alexander Fox,1,177 words
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250 1915-12-09 11 A farewell tea party was given by the stall and tiie students of tho English College, Johoro Bahru, on the 2nd inst., to Mr. II. II. Morrisou, English Education Oflicor to the Slate of Johoro, on the occasion of his250 words
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Article277 1915-12-09 11 Edmund <Josse, writing ‘oThoTimos, says: My excellent friend, Professor Seipjsd, of Geneva, who is a fervent supporter of tho Entente A11 i«*h, bus asked mo to bring to your uotiro tho molanclioly ami mysterious fa to of tho |K>ot, Max )authoniloy. Tho professor assures mo that277 words
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Article70 1915-12-09 11 In accordant*); w ;tl* tin provi'Uiui- of the l(i serve I-ore** iwiii ivil not •> Immee, 191 >, tho < »'iVt in >r h;iM h|>[»• 1 1 r t*i< follow11)0 gentl) 111) 11 t'l he ollii'f I -I till' 'MUgaporO Civil < itiard To be romp »ny70 words
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446 1915-12-09 12 An extraordinary mishap attended by serious r*“uilts occurred iu the Wet Dock. Tanjong Bagar, on Monday, one, indeed, which, unless the enquiries which will be made iu official quarters reveal some unforeseen factor, can only be accounted for446 words
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342 1915-12-09 12 At tbe Hongkong polico court on Novena ber 20, before Mr. Hazcland, two Chinese were charged with importing 40 tads of prepared opituu, and 120 lbH. of loose opium on tbo steamer Glaueus. A second charge of having tbe same iu342 words
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664 1915-12-09 12 i A gigantic smuggling plot involving tho passing of more than t>20,000 for tho safe delivery on shore of eighty-six Chinese stowaways found cn the Pacific Mail liner Mongolia j at San Francisco, on October 2H, by irumi gration m.d customs inspectors,664 words
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Article149 1915-12-09 12 On board tho new M. M. steamer Athos which left on Sunday morning for Saigon wore several officers going to Tonkin, most of them severely wounded. They included Captain of Artillery Gateau, who had ono of his legs taken oil during the Ilheims bombardments Commandant Noel;149 words
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517 1915-12-09 12 IS THE RIFLE USELESS Will it Disappear from Modern Warfare The war has beeu responsible for the refutation of many theories, and has upset innutneiablo calculations, observes a Loudon contemporary. One of the burning questions of the moment concerns the modern rifle. This arm lias undergone wonderful development, and lias517 words
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343 1915-12-09 12 Wo issue to-day (price 10 cents) a reprint of our recent illustrated article on The Magazine Rifle Simple facts about its Care aud I’se With Some Advice on Shooting.” A Foreword” and a few notes have been added to the article, which will,343 words
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Article667 1915-12-09 12 Tho respect in which the Into \i Hcwett was bold by all classes oVtbull A< kong community was apparent this If. 11(JD K’ says the Hongkong Telegraph of v? tetnoo 25 from the "number of667 words
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Article131 1915-12-09 12 On the occasion of the anniversary 0 Nanak Sindh’s birthday, in the i T vvara, Shanghai, and in the P r < r m lt j oD large and representative Sikh congo v the following resolution was pass'." ,j tuously with the request that the s >im<131 words
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Article1089 1915-12-09 13 ibc following casualties aro reported London, November 22. Killed.— 2nd Lieut. E. R. Midgloy, Yorkllirt, L.I.; 2nd Lieut. J. S. Pressly, Yorks|jire L.I. Died of wounds. -2nd Lieut. C. B. Grundy, Mnl llesex; 2nd Lieut. A. Mello, Londons. Wouuded.—2nd Lieut. G. H. Abbott, Scottish Borderers; 2nd Lieut. R.1,089 words
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Article173 1915-12-09 13 The latest addition to the M. M. fleet on the Eastern run, the Atlios, arrived in port late on Saturday afternoon and was despatched for China ports yesterday morning A reception was In Id on board immediately after she had been bt rthed and from then173 words
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Article136 1915-12-09 13 At a public meeting held in the Town Hall, Penang, on Monday, the following resolution was adopted on the proposal of the lion. Robert Young, the chairman: “That the Prince of Wales's Fund be replaced by a general relief fund opening on January 1 and136 words
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1191 1915-12-09 13 A highly interesting description is given in a recent issuo of tho Public Ledgor, Philadelphia, of a trial voyuge made in a submarine, stated to bo intended for use iu KurojH an waters, at (Quincy, Massachusetts. I ho writer tirnt describes1,191 words
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322 1915-12-09 13 1 consider tliiH a most important tost case for British articles," said Commander Beckwith, K.N., in judgment in a cruse at tbe llougkoiin Marine Court on November ‘2O iu which the Chim s<> crew of the steamer Inveric were charged322 words
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Article266 1915-12-09 13 Commandeering Defined. An interesting decision whh given by Mr. Justice Atkin in the King's Itcuch t'ommor cial Court ah to tlio meaning of the word “commandeering" as applied to a charter party. Messrs. Arthur (Jnjiol aud Co., coal merchants, of Cardiff and Paris, sued Mr. D Sotilidi, owm r of266 words
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320 1915-12-09 14 Kkutkk’s Tklkokam. London, December 6, 8.50 p.m. Presiding at a meeting at Caxton Hall, at which a resolution of regret at the loss India has sustained by the death of Sir Koostomjee Mehta was proposed by Lord Harris and carried unanimously: LordKkutkk’s Tklkokam. - 320 words
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Article108 1915-12-09 14 Keutbk’s Telegrams. London, December 2. Malta: Tho British steamer Malinche has sank. Two lifoboats brought in the crew who were exhausted from battling with a storm for twenty-four hours. London, December 6. Three men are suspected of causing tho liner Star of New Zealand to bo wrecked atKeutbk’s Telegrams. - 108 words
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Article54 1915-12-09 14 Reuter’s Telegrams. London, December 7. Sir Samuel Evans, President of the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Courts, when leaving the courts was knocked down by a motor bus and his leg broken. Rocently he has been very busy with prize court work. The aocident, like many others, was duoReuter’s Telegrams. - 54 words
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Article38 1915-12-09 14 Rbutbr’s Telegram. London, Doccmbor 7, 2 p.m. There bavo boon storms in Great Britain for two dayH. Six vessels wore wrecked on tbe East coast where there were exciting rescues. Fifteen livos bavo been lost.Rbutbr’s Telegram. - 38 words
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Article38 1915-12-09 14 Kkutkh’s Tklbohamh. London, December 6. Tho (jaeen, Princess Mary and Prince Albert inspected at Sir George Frampton’s studio the statue of the Gucon which is finished for Delhi. Her Majesty expressec the greatest pleaauro and approval.Kkutkh’s Tklbohamh. - 38 words
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Article270 1915-12-09 14 Reuter’s Telegram. London, Docomber 8,1.15 p.m. Tbo Government bas accepted tbe offer of Colonel Hall Walker to present bis famous racing stud, including tbo well-known htallions White Eagle and Uoyal Realm, free to tbo nation on condition that Government purchases tbo site at Government’s valuation. Tbo studReuter’s Telegram. - 270 words
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Article103 1915-12-09 14 Reuter’s Telegram. London, December 8, 6.30 p.m. Tbe Japanese steamer Kitano Maru, from T okobama for London, is ashore near Margate.’ London, December 4, 2.10 p.m. Tbo Kitano Maru bas been refloated. Tbo Kitano Maru left Singapore, on October 27. She was built in 1909 for theReuter’s Telegram. - 103 words
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Article65 1915-12-09 14 Rkuthr’s Tklkuram. London, December 2, 8.20 p.m. In the House of Commons, Sir E. Cornwall suggested that expenditure on the new Delhi this year be reduced. Mr. Austen Chamberlain said the provi sion made was stated to be the lowest amount required to carry on the workRkuthr’s Tklkuram. - 65 words
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Article42 1915-12-09 14 Reuter's Telegram. London, December 3. Lisbon: The new Government has mot Parliament and it was announced that it will abstain from party politics and follow a purely national policy but will always give assistance necessary for the victory of the Allies.Reuter's Telegram. - 42 words
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Article19 1915-12-09 14 Rbutkr’s Telegram. London, December 3, 5.35 p.m. Tokio: Tho Empress has given birth to a son.Rbutkr’s Telegram. - 19 words
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Article34 1915-12-09 14 Rkutkk’s Telegram. London, December 5, 9.45 p.m. Official: Sir .John Anderson’s departure for Ceylon is not yet fixed, lie will probably remain at the Colonial Office till the end of February.Rkutkk’s Telegram. - 34 words
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Article127 1915-12-09 14 Reuter’s Telegram. London, December 6, 5.30 p.m. Tbo Secretary of State for India has addressed a letter to all Indian civil sirvuuts on leave in England reminding them that they are liable, in case of necessity, to be recalled immediately to duty in India, unless medically unfit.Reuter’s Telegram. - 127 words
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Article88 1915-12-09 14 Reuter’s Telegram. London, December 1, 6.55 p.m. In tbe Houso of Commons, in reply to Mr. King, who suggested iu connection with tho resignation of tbo Vice principal of tbe Calcutta School of Art, that tbo European Principal of tbe school might be withdrawn and tbe school reorganisedReuter’s Telegram. - 88 words
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Article231 1915-12-09 14 Experience during tho mutiny iu February demonstrated the need of arrangements being made iu advance to provide for the cart of women and children in the eveut of any other trouble arising during the continuance of the present war. The commtUe-o formed uuder the Reserve Force and231 words
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Article111 1915-12-09 14 Tho London Institute of Marine Underwriters have cabled out to Singapore advising that four more steamers have been sunk in the Mediterranean, including Cayzer, Twine and Co.’s liner, the Clan Macleod, which trades between India and Glasgow. In consequence of the number of steamers which have been111 words
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Article40 1915-12-09 14 Pin horn. —On November 1, at H, Parkcrescent, Oxford, tho wifu of R. 11. Pinhoru, of Penang, of a daughter. Tkkkkltoua. —On December 2, at .Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. Terkeltoba, a son. Java and India papers please copy.40 words
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Article154 1915-12-09 14 Sinqapoki, Dkckmbkk 8, lyjg exchange, On London Bank 4 m 2/4^ Demand n t "/■Jj Private 8 m/a On India Bank T. T. On Hongkong...Bank d/d 1 16} On Shanghai ...BaDk d/d h9j 0n f AV A Bank T. T. y Japan Bank 1(J Sovereigns—baying rate India154 words
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Article340 1915-12-09 14 Singapore, Dkckmbkr 8, 1915. MINING. Va'.Tc B “y° rs Sclltre ID 1«) A Lapacg 6.50 1 1 Ayor Wong 0.30 C.40 1C 10 Bolat 2.00 2.10 IS 10 Hanaboi 0.80 0.90 10 10 K.mtaAssociation 7.00 4a £1 Kinfca Tin 1.11.6 1.17.6 £J .Cl Lahat Minos 4.25 10340 words
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Advertisement93 1915-12-09 14 NOTICE Tlio post tree price of the Straits Turns is a year The post free price of the Straits budget is Jo; >. yea". It is not necessary to subscribe for a year, l'hc sub* seriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a year. I’he93 words
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Obituary82 1915-12-09 14 OBITUARY. Rbdtkk's Tklkgkams. London, December 2, 5.50 p.m. Tho death is announced of Sir S. C. B. Ponsonby-Fane. London, December 4, 2.10 p.m. Tho death is announced of Lovejoy, the well-known billiard player and inventor of tho anchor cannon. DEATH. Koenitz.— On December 8, at No. A, Adis Road, Alice82 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article114 1915-12-09 1 Gknkral Rubber Items 1 F.M.S. Agricultural Bulletin 1 Rubber Shares at Hongkong 1 Penang Robber Estate 1 Rubber Corps and Rain... 2 Singapore Rubber Auction 8 F.M.S. Wedding in Colombo 4 November Rubber Returns 4 Mr. Matbieu’s Coconuts Opener 4 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 4 Tklbokamb Loudon Rubber Specials114 words
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Article285 1915-12-09 1 Mr. F. J. Churchill has returned to bis duties upon Tebolang estate in Negri SembiIan. He bas been fighting upon tbe western front, where be wont through tbe second battle of Ypres (gas included). A Kuala Lumpur correspondent informs us that tbe rubber estate known as Long Fait,285 words
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Article100 1915-12-09 1 The October issue of tho Agricultural bulletin of the F.M.S. has been issued. Its contents include an article by Mr. J. Grantham on the nitrogen content of rubber a °d its relation to the rato of vulcanisation vulcanisation experiments by Mr. I». J. Eaton 4efc ds alive100 words
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1189 1915-12-09 1 The seven the ordinary general meeting of the Bakap Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held on (>ctobcr 27, in the Council Room of tho Rubber Growers’ Association, 88, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. A. J. M. Harrison (chairman of the company) presiding.1,189 words
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Article108 1915-12-09 1 Tho Planters’ Loans Fund Enactment, 1915, passed at the recent meeting of the Federal Council, is published in a F.M.S. Gazette Kxtraordinary, and couich into force on December 81. In exercise of the: powers vested in him by section 1,thoC!.i< f Secretary nominates tho following to be108 words
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Article124 1915-12-09 1 (From Oi k Own Cuhkmhponpnnt.) London, l>ecember 1. Interim dividends Announced aro Madiugh-y 8, l In Kautau 7|, Kapar Para 16, Kurau 15, Federated Selangor 12|, Linggi 15. Johore l'ara |>ays a final dividend of 7f and Sckung one of 5. London, December 8. Interim dividends declared124 words
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Article86 1915-12-09 1 (Pkom Our Own Corkkhpondbnt.) I (Hill, December 2, It is officially announced that 2 d Lieut. W. H. ltastow, lt |<’ A., nephew of Mr. ,1. II. Rastow, of Pinji Kstate, has boon killed in j the Dardanelles. Deceased was for a time planting in this86 words
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Article191 1915-12-09 1 A Hongkong sliaro report of November 20 huv h Thu tone of the market has under* gono a slight improvement during the last week, and in codhimjuodco more business has rcHulted. A good deal of interest has centred in the leading Singapore and Shanghai local rubber191 words
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Article103 1915-12-09 1 d'he employees on active service from tho I’enang Rubber Estates Company's Province Wellesley properties are as follows: W. I> Chapman, planter, ('ale lonia. wif.h (ieueral Itotha's expeditionary force; Private l>. C. Duncan, planter, lawi Estate, C. Co. U 14th Rattn. Loudon Scottish; Lance-corp. I L. S. Ferguson,103 words
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2173 1915-12-09 2 The annual general meeting of tho Pulau Bulling Rubber and Produce Co., Ltd., was held on Saturday at the offices of the com pany, French Bank Buildings. The chairman, Mr. W. H. Macgregor, presided, otlieis present being Messrs.2,173 words
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Article14 1915-12-09 2 {The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its cot respondents.14 words
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Article206 1915-12-09 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Notwithstanding the Government wiuding-up orders for German concerns the Government is still running, for the benefit of the holders, the German-owned rubber factory of Helm, Meyer and Co., Ltd., to the loss of work, interest and credit of206 words
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Article222 1915-12-09 2 The report of the Langkon North Borneo Rubber, Limited, states that the number of trees being tapped at the end of March was 85,566. Tapping has been carried on daily during the year. Tho average yield per tree has been at the rato of 1.44 lb,222 words
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701 1915-12-09 2 Several applications have bom I Rubber Growers’ Association fur p.-rm!" tbe ß to publish particular’s contained in stit issued as a private circular to the association have released it fTl'fffl cation. lor Pubii.H The circular, signed by Frank fl701 words
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1305 1915-12-09 3 The sixth annual general meeting of the members of the Sungei Buaya (Sumatra* Rubber Company, Limited, was held on October 26, at the registered office, 5, Whittington Avenue, E.C., Mr. D. W. Lovell presiding. The Chairman said I havo, in1,305 words
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376 1915-12-09 3 The Singapore Chamber of Commeroe Rubber Association’s 219th auction was held on the 1st aud 2nd inst. when there were offered for sale pels. 6,192.52 or 825,669 lbs. (tons 368.60). Prices realised Sheet smoked tine ribbed ...8153 to 8163 good ribbed376 words
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1282 1915-12-09 3 The sixth annual general mooting of the Kamuning (Perak) Rubber and Tin Couipuuy, Limited, was held on October 28, in the Council Chamber of the Lubber Growe rs’ Association, 68, Eastcheap, E.C., Sir William Hood Treacher, K.C.M.G. (tho1,282 words
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Article328 1915-12-09 3 Thn report of the Kualu Lumpur Rubber Company, Limited, states that the profit fur tlm year tu .June 30 amount to £64,298, to which han to bo added the balance brought forward, £11,AW, making a total at credit of profit aud Iohr account of £75,968. Of thin328 words
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Article150 1915-12-09 3 The report of tho Sengat Itubbei I.state for the 12 months ended June .'5O stairs that the amount of rubber harvested totalled 27.'5,1001h., against an amend* I estimate of 260,0001 b. The estimated crop for the current year is ;526,0(>01b. Notwithstanding the smaller crop, and incti .ts»-150 words
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Article455 1915-12-09 4 An extraordinary general meeting of Linggi Plantations, Ltd., was held on October 27, at 5, Whittington-avenue, E C., for the purpose of submitting for confirmation the following resolution, which was passed at a meeting of the company held455 words
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Article183 1915-12-09 4 The report of the Batu Matang Rubb< r Plantations, Limited, states that the output of rubber was 113,084 lbs., against an estimated crop of 102,500 IbH., and compares with 82,253 lbs. obtained for the previous season. The original estimate of crop for the current year was 115,000183 words
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Article162 1915-12-09 4 A quiet wedding took place at Christ Church, Gallo Face, Colombo, on November 24, when Mr. Charles Neighbour Crush, of Pataling rotate, F.M.S., who arrived by the Novara on the 17th, was married to Miss Bessie Pipe, daughter of the late Mr. Edward John Pipe, who162 words
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Article549 1915-12-09 4 Straits Rubber C 0.—164,500 lbs. Penang Rubber Est. —140,000 lbs. Rubana.—6o,ooo lbs. Tali Ayer. —56,250 lbs. Batak Rabifc.—lB.soo lbs. Bagan Serai. —27,000 lbs. Ayer Kuning.— 51,000 lbs. Bradwall.—Bs,9l4 lbs. Chersonoso.—s6,l3o lbs. Dennistown (Krian). —46,279 lbs. Highlands and Lowlands.—ll4,l9s lbs. Klabang.—l4,B7B lbs. Krian Plantations.—23,lso lbs. Sungei Krian.—sl,6ls lbs.549 words
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Article219 1915-12-09 4 The demonstration which Mr. Mathien gave last week, in the courtyard of Messrs. John Little and Co., of the working of his coconut opener made a favourable impression upon those who assembled to inspect the patent. It is a simple contrivance, which, consisting of a holdfast219 words
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Article202 1915-12-09 4 The report of the Singapore Para Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the profit for the year is .£16,476; add balance of last accoant, .£5,472; making £21,948; out of which an interim dividend of 2.J per cent, was paid on April 26, £3,272; leaving a sum of £18,675,202 words
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755 1915-12-09 4 At the meeting of the Plantpru' of Malaya held in tlie Chamber of Co^ I** 1 00 Penan*, on Monday, Mr. W. Duncan dS®? I*' 1 the secretary (Mr. H. C. E red to the ve7y cons.derable be had received755 words
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Article65 1915-12-09 4 For the period from December I'’ j inclusive, the value of the highest g 1 rubber is fixed at 3s. Id. per lb., and theJ on cultivated rubber on which expoj 1 Cl leviable on an ad valorem basis in with tho rules under the a65 words
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