The Straits Budget, 25 March 1909
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Title Section28 1909-03-25 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXIII. O N 2667. BEING THE Singapore, Thursday, March 25,1909. WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Price 25 cents28 words
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Article271 1909-03-25 1 leadersThe Tremendous Hiatus *f The Awakening Hongkong aud Singapore 18 Chances of l’eace 18 J 4 The Brain of the Army J 4 The World’s Workmen 1415 Local and Oknrkal— Legislative Council 2 The Opium Question 2-8 The New Treaty 4 Labour Laws Mr. Wenyon’s Recital 6271 words
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699 1909-03-25 1 The regular quarterly session of the licensing justices was held in the senior magistrate’s courtroom, on Tuesday. Those present on the bench were Messrs. Howard, Gentle, Middleton, Radcliffe, Hooper, Macbean and Craig, in addition to Mr. Peacock, the Secretary. Mr. Gardiner, the Chief699 words
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Article152 1909-03-25 1 Low Ah Lo, tramway conductor No. 71, was before the second magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of a rash act resulting in grievous hurt. Inspector Frayne explained that the complainant, a Chinese coolie, was sitting in a first-class seat and when asked for his fare proffered152 words
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1186 1909-03-25 2 His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Arthur Young, K C.M.G.i presided on Friday afternoon at a meeting of the Legislative Council, at which there were also present: —the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Major General I <1,186 words
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Article72 1909-03-25 2 The Wedding March still was ringing in the ears of Calcutta’s latest bride and the bridegroom was trying to get the better of his nervousress, when Mrs. Newiywtd prepared to cut the cake. The lady had spoiled me appearance of the decorations when the hired band72 words
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1006 1909-03-25 2 During a debate in the at HoPKkop,. on the nth e Oo^eZr Sir h rederick Lugard, explained at length despatch from the Secretary of State the opium question, and summaritd 1H» memorandum to Lord Crewe on th1,006 words
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Article111 1909-03-25 3 Mr. K. H. Mauleffiocb acknowledges with thanks the following additional contributions received up to date for the athletic and debating club in connection with the corps:— Previously acknowledged $29.00 *yed Omar Als&goff 200 l 'j iend LOO on K. Hunßley -Too Total *86.00 u c received111 words
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Article33 1909-03-25 3 nt gentleman living in Outram W put for a kreta sewa on drive/ The in&ir 8 ,B hed to go for a a bullock art te IR6Dt Hylam returned with33 words
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482 1909-03-25 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. March 18. England has been deeply stirred by the statement made in the House of Commons by the Prime Minister [reported by Reuter below482 words
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401 1909-03-25 3 Under date March 8, Messrs. Fraser and Co., report:—Rubbers in most instances are still inclined to harden, the general public exhibiting more interest in most of the larger concerns. The other sections remain quiet, with very little business to report. Mining.401 words
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Article150 1909-03-25 3 Perhaps it is scarcely correct to stylo the big German steel ship R. C. Riokmers, wL ich entered the port early on Friday and is now at anchor in the roads, a windjammer, sinoe she is fitted with steam machinery of 1,100 horse power to enable her150 words
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862 1909-03-25 4 Asked by a representative of the Siam Observer for information regarding the Anglo Siamese Treaty signed at Bangkok on 10th inst., Mr. Ralph Paget, the British Minister, is reported to have said that the full text862 words
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Article161 1909-03-25 4 A Sikh watchman, named Kir Singh, was convicted at the police court, some months ago, and sentenced to a month’s imprisonment, on a charge of defaming a storekeeper, named Wee Teck Tye, (both of them being in the employ of Messrs. Brinkmann and Co.), by writing to161 words
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Article115 1909-03-25 4 In the current issue of the Government Gazette the following appointments are notified —Mr. Arthur James Coleman to be a Magistrate for the Settlement of Malacca Dr. F. B. Croucher, Medical Officer, Malacca, to be senior Medical Officer, general branch, medical department, Penang; Dr. T. G. D. Cooper,115 words
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Article98 1909-03-25 4 The report of Dr. D. K. McDowell, C.M.G., the Registrar of Births and Deaths, shows that, during the week ended March 13, 156 deaths were registered in Singapore, equal to a death-rate of 29.22 per thousand of the estimated population. Malarial fever claimed 18 deaths, phthisis 19,98 words
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60 1909-03-25 4 (From Ock Own Correspondent.) London, March 19. Replying to questions put to him in the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Minister, said that negotiations were still proceeding with reference to the making of a loan of three60 words
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100 1909-03-25 4 (From Gub Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 18. The Times of Malaya learns on the best authority that the decrease in the output of tin is due to a great falling off in the number of coolies employed on the mines. This period,100 words
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337 1909-03-25 4 Sir Arthur Young presided, on Friday afternoon, at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Golf Club, held at the Club house, among those present being Messrs. Ferguson, Agnew, Miles, McKenzie, Makepeace, Perkins, J. Robertson, Cruttwell, Mactaggart, Benjafield, Nicol, Dr.337 words
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1036 1909-03-25 5 t i mot Capt. Jacob Bruhn of the lQ r Ja Luer Oevawongsee was fined *2,000 VU,L VtinL' 325 tahils of illicit chandu, for import iopt this decision an appeal valued at <• iu theFul i Court at1,036 words
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149 1909-03-25 5 The noise in the hallway at the police courts has became unbearable of late and the magistrates and lawyers have made numerous complaints. The district judge, on Monday, made several efforts to have the noise checked and finally caused the arrest of two Sikhs,149 words
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Article85 1909-03-25 5 The appeal of Capt. Homo, convicted of having been master of a ship importing opium, was mentioned to Mr. Justice Sercornbe Smith, on Monday, Mr. Elliot remarking that he understood the judgment of the Privy Council in a similar case had been telegraphed out, and was favourable85 words
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492 1909-03-25 5 The labour question is a sore trouble to planters in Java who desire legislation to bind labourers to keep to their contracts. The Netherlands India Agricultural Association intends to discuss the subject at its next yearly general meeting, a492 words
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Article100 1909-03-25 5 The following advertisement from the London Times of February 10 indicates a fairly comfortable railway billet, if it be not a deadly climate or a difficult class of employee to manage Wanted, at once, a civil engineer with traffic experience to bo general manager, in charge100 words
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396 1909-03-25 6 Fnder the conditions which prevailed, it is difficult to know how to criticise Saturday night's performance in the Victoria Theatre. That there was an atmosphere of flatness about the whole entertainment it cauuot be denied. To observe only a few people396 words
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Article215 1909-03-25 6 Mr. 11. Conway Belfield received a letter from MrR. Beltield by the mail on 19th iuHt., stating that a cable had just reached England announcing the death of Mr. A. T. I). Bernngton in Brisbane, Australia. The deceased gentleman was born in 1854, was educated at215 words
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228 1909-03-25 6 Losses in exchange transactions brought a Chinese goldsmith, formerly trading in China Street, as Chop Cheng Choon, before Mr. Justice Kercombe Smith, on Monday, when he was examined by Mr. Baddeley, the acting Official Assignee. His liabilities were set228 words
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Article208 1909-03-25 6 An aged gharry syce was the complainant in a case in the district court, on Monday, the accused being two other Tamil syces named Pakiri and Marican, who were charged with causing grievous hurt. Sergeant Dickson prosecuted. Complainant said that the accused entered his house208 words
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Article174 1909-03-25 6 The terrific downpour on Saturday afternoon flooded a large part of town. It was twenty-four hours after the rain had stopped before the canals had resumed their normal appearance. It seems unquestionable that the Singapore climate has changed greatly of late, for which the denuding of so174 words
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234 1909-03-25 6 A vigilant Chinese detective saw a suspicious character in Lim Eng Bee Lane at 1 a!uj on March 7, and stopped aud searched him' On his person were found seven counterfeit dollars and eleven counterfeit twenty-cent pieces. The accused234 words
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145 1909-03-25 6 (From Our Own Cokrkspondrnt.) Kuala Lumpur, March 17. The total value of the imports into the State of Perak, during the fourth quarter of 1908 was $5,190,394; into the State of Selangor, $3,540,854; and into the Negri Sembilan $1,188,402.145 words
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Article193 1909-03-25 6 \our aged contemporary has come round to your view that a man w’ith special knowledge of agriculture was w’anted to run our new Department of Agriculture, for she approves of the appointment of Mr. Carruthers, says a writer in the Trinidad Mirror. I am sorry to193 words
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518 1909-03-25 7 „i mpe tina of shareholders of Tlie ‘lvaU-r* and Neave, Ltd., was held at offices, Raffles Quay, on tl ,e f UP T| ie accounts sliowed a balance Moinday. J aD d loss for the year of at tl, 11 to518 words
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Article163 1909-03-25 7 l line w< re vociferous yells for police in f am ford Uoad about day break on Satur<ia\ 1 iie cause of the outcry was au attack V 5 by three Chinamen upon a man passin a ricksha, whose story was that he Ti i th®163 words
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517 1909-03-25 7 A meeting was held on Monday at the Central Police Station, of the Singapore Malay Clubs to discuss whether an association should be formed for the purpose of settling any dispute which might arise in connection with the football shield competition,517 words
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Article108 1909-03-25 7 Lieut. Tarbell of the Philippine Constabulary at Mati, island of Mindanao, has reported the arrival at that point of a boat containing ten Caroline Islanders. These natives claim to have been blown from their own islands and state that they were 22 days at sea, nineteen of108 words
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261 1909-03-25 7 A broker named Yap To was tried before the second magistrate, on Monday afternoon, on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of a gold ring set with a brilliant, valued at $205, which belonged to261 words
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366 1909-03-25 7 A complicated case occupied the attention of Mr. Colman, on 17th inst., when four Chinese were charged with riot and murder. Two of the men were defended respectively by Mr. Kitovitz and Mr. Knowles. The charge appears to have arisen out of366 words
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711 1909-03-25 8 The year 1908 will always be memorable as regards bankruptcy administration for the decisions of the Court of Appeal in the two cases— Kc Khoo Siok Wan, and He Sarkiew, •Johannes and Co., says Mr. F. M. Haddeley, the acting Official711 words
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269 1909-03-25 8 There was a fairly good audience at the sacred concert and organ recital at the Presbyterian Church, on Friday, when an innovation for Singapore was introduced in the turning off of the electric lights during the organ solos. The269 words
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217 1909-03-25 8 Writing on the evening of February 25, the metal markets expert of the ironmonger said, with regard to tin Revised estimates of the Straits shipments appear to be principally responsible for the increased buoyancy witnessed in the market,217 words
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332 1909-03-25 8 In reference to the notice announcing the appointment of the Rev. W. R. Mounsey to the new see of Borneo, Mr. Mounsey himself writes to the Church Times of February 12, as follows: Will you allow me332 words
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307 1909-03-25 8 Mr. Saunders was engaged at the district court, on b riday afternoon, with the case of Seejah binte Lemat v. the Jasin Exploration Syndicate, for $lOO damages for trespass on her premises in the mining territory of Malacca. Mr. Baker appeared307 words
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777 1909-03-25 9 w hich Capt. P. Ooscho, of The cave n teame rPrinze88 Alice, was °TJiriSnS3Sr of a steamer used charged 1 .“{j f c an du, concluded on for the m* tat, I n r M ello, fourth magis18th apt., tain was777 words
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202 1909-03-25 9 Notwithstanding the damp weather, on 17th instant, there was a brilliant gathering at the Boustead Institute that night to take part in the St. Patrick dance which the prison staff generously provided for their friends. The large upper room was202 words
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Article164 1909-03-25 9 The Chinese Amatour Dramatic Co. (Chan Thian Shing) again performed before a crowded audience in the Smith Street theatre on 17th inst. The play was preceded by selections of music rendered by a Manila band. The plot of the story, although concerned with opium and the evils164 words
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Article123 1909-03-25 9 The Echo do Chine hears that the War and Naval Ministers at Peking intend to strengthen the Chinese navy with a set of cruisers and armoured vessels, at an outlay of fifteen millions of taels. The amount is large considering how embarrassed are the finances of123 words
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272 1909-03-25 9 An important seizure of opium and morphine in the possession of a European has been effected in Bangkok this week, says the local Times of Pith inst., and the case is now pending investigation in the German Consulate. Information had272 words
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Article166 1909-03-25 9 No one who knows Mr. H. N. Ridley, Director of Gardens and Forests, Straits Settlements, will credit the statement made by an F. M. S. contemporary that he is likely to succeed Mr. J. B. Carrutbers as Director of Agriculture aud Government Botanist, F. M.166 words
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Article149 1909-03-25 9 The British Minister at Bangkok, Mr. R. S. Paget, who is homeward-bound has left Siam for good after nearly seven years’ service. After visiting London, he proceeds to Munich, the capital of Bavaria, as British Minister. In 1888, he was nominated as an Attache, and149 words
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Article13 1909-03-25 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article254 1909-03-25 10 To the Kditor of tiie Straits Times. Sir, —Tucked away at the bottom of a column in your issue of the lHth inst. was a small paragraph relative to the issue of a new newspaper in the Japanese language. I was about to dismiss the matter from254 words
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Article262 1909-03-25 10 To the Kditor of the Straits 'limes. Sir, —1 wish for information on a subject of some interest to a fair portion of our community. Is it necessary to give a month’s notice when leaving a boarding and especially when no agreement has been entered into No one262 words
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148 1909-03-25 10 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The police court proceedings in the gang robbery case at Jiukit Timali in which nine Chinese were charged and acquitted, and in which the magistrate remarks about the witnesses being proceeded against for perjury and said that148 words
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327 1909-03-25 10 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The actual announcement on March 10, that the British Government have surrendered extra territorial rights over their subjects in Siam has been received with somewhat mixed feelings. These feelings of misgiving are due to two causes. In the327 words
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Article156 1909-03-25 10 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I write to draw attention to a nuisance which, though small, is none the less annoying. 1 refer to the habit of the hackney carriage drivers of immediately seeking refuge in their gharries on the commencement of rain, and at156 words
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Article304 1909-03-25 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I notice Mr. A. Staines Manders writes to you, under date 12th ult., criticising a remark he ascribes to me to the effect that the Rubber Growers’ Association endea- voured to smash the London Rubber Exhi bition. I never304 words
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Article514 1909-03-25 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Having in a recent issue of your paper condemned in good round terms my old and honoured friend Dr. J. L. Maxwell, senior, for many years a medical missionary iu Formosa among the Chinese, perhaps, in fairness514 words
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224 1909-03-25 11 The C hinese planter whose house on the Chua Chu Kang Hoad was raided by gang robbers on the evening of February 28, continue d his story before the second magistrate, on Thursday, describing how, whilst he and liis family224 words
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Article109 1909-03-25 11 Mr. J. Douglas Fletcher, chairman of the Hosehaugh Co., who arrived in Colombo on 10th inst., on one of his periodical visits to the Island, said that Straits rubber com* panics were very strong, and were expected to remain strong for a few months. The prospects of109 words
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Article104 1909-03-25 11 -auce-Corporal 353, whose ricksha was n into by a tram on Monday morning, and (lriir a n C ns^® bruised, prosecuted the trnf*.’ a^lr in the second magistelr rt Tuesday, on a charge evident 1 nil ne K h K ent driving. The H k hT„ 9hoWed104 words
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Article894 1909-03-25 11 Sir F. D. Lugard’s despatch to Lord Crewe, on the restriction of opium in Hongkong and China to which we give prominence elsewhere, contains a striking report on the dangers of morphia as a substitute for the drug.894 words
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Article347 1909-03-25 11 The police have captured the Hylam servant of Towkay Chiang Seng Kee, of Teluk Ayer Street, who made away with jewellery valuod at $1,790, and have secured the missing valuables as well. The boy was found at the house of a friend at Tanjong Katong,347 words
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Article45 1909-03-25 12 Nkv\ all Holloway. —At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on March 20, by the Kev. J. A. Gray. John T. Newall, eldest son of J. "Newall, Esq., Fernside, Ashton-on* Mersey, Manchester, to Edith Cecilia (I)aisy i, only <laughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Holloway, Singapore.45 words
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Article1117 1909-03-25 12 the higher sense of responsibility.—Straits Times, March 18. Some deep thoughts were produced by the celebration of the centenary of the birth of Charles Darwin, but none greater than that which found expression in the Times. It was at once an acknowledgment and a challenge of thethe higher sense of responsibility.—Straits Times, March 18. - 1,117 words
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Article1094 1909-03-25 12 |]0Q Slit StCS uiia»u J iuy up so close to her shores—Straits Times, March 19. There are some features of curious human interest in the sudden consternation which appears to have been produced in Great Britain by the statements made during discussion of Naval Estimates in the House\\ |]0Q Slit StCS uiia»u » J # iuy up so close to her shores—Straits Times, March 19. - 1,094 words
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Article1136 1909-03-25 13 dealings with alcohol ana who upiuiu »unu vu the side of fanatical prohibition—Straits Times, March ‘iO. It has been the good or bad fortune of to be more or less forgotten by the opium extremists. In consequence of this, the tirst brunt of conflict with the Imperialdealings with alcohol ana who upiuiu »unu vu the side of fanatical prohibition—Straits Times, March ‘iO. - 1,136 words
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Article1062 1909-03-25 13 —Straits Times, March 22. In all probability, the keenness of anxiety to ensnre possession of an invulnerable fleet has been stimulated in England just now by the persistency of the rumours which have been in circulation with reference to the situation in the Near East. Though Russia—Straits Times, March 22. - 1,062 words
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Article1068 1909-03-25 14 Straits Times, March 23. We have looked with »omc curiosity to the last mail papers for a fuller explanation than the cable messages could give of Mr. Haldane's claim that he had established an imperial General Staff, i n one message we bad a ratherStraits Times, March 23. - 1,068 words
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Article1099 1909-03-25 14 hemisphere is concerned. —Straits Times, March 24. There is a curious little wail in a recent issue of one of the Manila papers on the condition of labour in the Philippines. The writer comes reluctantly to the conclusion that Filipino workpeople, even under the most favourable conditionshemisphere is concerned.—Straits Times, March 24. - 1,099 words
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Advertisement91 1909-03-25 12 Th« pout fr®« price of the Straits Times i» $3B <* year. The po*t free price of the Straits Budget is fu a year. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a year. The Straits91 words
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Article766 1909-03-25 15 Thirteen new companies were registered in Singapore during 1008, and two voluntarily commenced winding up proceeding I }The directors of the Sipiau Tin Co. Ltd., recommend the payment of a dividend of 3 per cent for the half-year ended December 31 last. Perak's export of rubber during January766 words
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Article518 1909-03-25 15 The appointment of Capt. A. Wilson to act as adjutant, Penang Volunteers, has been approved. Mr. Carruthers has been asked to represent the Straits at the Darwin commemoration, at Cambridge, in .June. Mr. V. J. Martin, of the P. W. D., Kuala Lumpur, who has been second518 words
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1328 1909-03-25 16 Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith opened the Assizes on Tuesday. The calendar includes thirteen case s, all of them of the customary type, except in one instance where a Chinese life sentence convict is charged with the attempted murder of a1,328 words
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382 1909-03-25 16 An ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Royal Johore Tin Mining Co., was held at the office of Huttenbach Bros., Collyer Quay, yesterday, when the report of the directors coveriug a period from February 21, 1908, to January 22,382 words
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Article199 1909-03-25 16 The steamer Priam of the Ocean Steamship Co. established a record recently at Port Swettenham by discharging a little over 3,000 tons of railway materials in days, reports the Malay Mail. On the 16th inst., in 12 hours the vessel unloaded 804 tons. The vessel was consigned199 words
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603 1909-03-25 17 PIRATES— AND A GHOST. Details of Forthcoming Show at Theatre. /•i nf Jerrv Bnndler, and the Tl,e lirani, make their first bow to ft ,b i hat we have heard of the dress aI1 1\ the performance promises to go rehearsal, the to tto|gh w* ll a iay interest some603 words
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210 1909-03-25 17 Pataling’s Big Dividend. (From Our Correspondent.) London, via Penang, March 17. The Batu Caves Rubber Company has declared a dividend ot 10 per cent, for the year lyON, and carries forward £661. I The capital of the Company is .£30,000, of which210 words
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49 1909-03-25 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 23. The Times of Malaya understands that a new railway line is to be built to link Gopeng with thepresent system. The route will be via Tarubun, Ampang, Pulai, Sungei Raia and Tekka.49 words
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Article98 1909-03-25 17 The Singapore authorities might, with advantage, take a lesson from the Japanese police whose school at Tokio is now open for the reception of students, and, according to the returns published, there seems to be no lack of applicants for instruction. In the curriculum the following98 words
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266 1909-03-25 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. March 18. Mr. Justice Braddell has given judgment in favour of the Straits Government, with costs, in the action brought ngaiust them by Messrs. Htmstead aud Co. respecting foreshore rights at Weld Quay. It is most probable266 words
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Article190 1909-03-25 17 Mr. Edward A. Pugh, Inspector of Agencies of the China Mutual Insurance Co., in an interview with a representative of the Ceylon Independent regarding his impressions of the Far East made a few remarks concerning the commercial future of Singapore. He said At the present moment190 words
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Article119 1909-03-25 17 There is a curious whitish fluid that passes for milk in quite a large number of institutions and houses in Calcutta, says an exchange. It has earned, and received more stark criticism than almost any other of that city’s horrors. It is rankly bad, it is119 words
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1361 1909-03-25 18 The piogramme of the ninth annual meeting o' the Singapore Ihfle Association to be held at the Balt-stier rifle range on April 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 24, has been prepared and shows that an interesting1,361 words
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370 1909-03-25 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 21. On August 31,1880, a notice was issued by the Perak executive Government, requiring all natives carrying weapons into the jungle to take out a pass from their respective penghulus or mukims370 words
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Article191 1909-03-25 18 When the steamer Chowfa arrived from China, on Tuesday, she was boarded by the chintings, one of w f hom discovered something hard in a cotton mattress belongirg to a Klieh passenger named Lim Ah Hok. Sergt. Mussel’s attention was he called and on cutting open the191 words
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Article291 1909-03-25 19 Sinttap"'' 6 draw for the SingaTl i’ Club championship, play for which pore (iGit Saturday, March 20. I lie ;;;l' t C r!;:il- t Q o bc U cou,! lctcd by Sunday, M H C v' J W. Vade v. .1. C. Watt Sir Arthur Young v.O.F.J.Green. E. i.291 words
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Article173 1909-03-25 19 Record at Penang. The members of the Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club held their twenty-eighth practice at the Rifle Range, Katnpong Bahru, on 15th inst. The tiring took place once at the 150 yards and twice at the 200 yards ranges. At the former, Mrs. Luering made a possible,173 words
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Article351 1909-03-25 19 Jackson Millar Cup. cm* ie iree handicaps for the presented by Mr. Jackson Millar—over a 0 yards—was contested at the Swimming Club on Sunday morning, under favourable conditions, the sea being smooth. A large number of members went over by the launch.ThePresident, Mr. Elliot, despatched H. L. Cuscaden, scratch;351 words
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Article177 1909-03-25 19 Police v. Military. The police played football against B Co. of the Middlesex Hegiment, on the police ground, on Thursday afternoon. Though the ground was wet and it was drizzling at the time, there was some very good play and the game resulted in a win for the police177 words
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Article236 1909-03-25 19 Singapore Griffins Training. Following is the list of the Griffins now in training at the racecourse, with names of owners and trainers 1. Seah Eng Kun’s b. g. Perchance, trainer C. W. Abrams. 2. Mr. Hood’s br. g. St. Dunstan, trainer li. W. Bryans. 6. S. ii. Archdeacon236 words
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Article171 1909-03-25 19 The Championship. On Friday afternoon, the final for the ladies’ championship was played between Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Saunders the former lady beating the holder fi—0, 6—2. Mrs. Holden gave an extremely dashing exhibition, hitting hard, placing very cunningly and never failing to keep a good171 words
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97 1909-03-25 19 (From Our Ow.v Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 22. There was a servious landslip at Taipong Pass last night, owing to the heavy rains. The train service to Penang has been interrupted. Later. It is estimated that it will take four days to repair the97 words
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Article131 1909-03-25 19 A case, which drew a large number of young Baba auditors, was heard in thedistrict court, on Tuesday. A young English-speaking Baba was charged with robbery of a gold chain valued at $223 from a woman, and another young Baba was charged with assisting in disposing of131 words
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Article1864 1909-03-25 20 London, March 17. The Lord Mayor presided at a meeting of the China Emergency Committee at the Mansion House on Tuesday. Among the speakers were Sir Robert Hart, Dr. Scott Lidgett, and the Arnericau Am- bassador, The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London wrote sympathising with1,864 words
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Article1010 1909-03-25 21 Berlin, March 17. The political situation in the Near East is bi tter, in consequence of the stricter attitude towards Servia which has now been adopted by Pussia. There is a reviving sense of confidence that the danger of a conflict between Servia and Austria will be avoided,1,010 words
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65 1909-03-25 21 (From Our Own Correspondent). London, March 24. The Pall Mall Gazette is informed that Lieutenant Shackleton has actually reached the South Pole. The Evening News challenges the accu racy of the Pall Mall report, and says it has the best authority65 words
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Article92 1909-03-25 21 On the 15th instant, the police raided the servants’ quarters of a foreigner’s house on the Bluff at Yokohama and arrested a cook named Ono, his wifo, and two others. They were taken to the police-station and are now under examination on a charge of gambling.92 words
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Article204 1909-03-25 21 The Batavia agents of tho North German Lloyd announce the opening, next month, of a regular steamer service between Singapore and German New Guinea via Java, the vessels starting once in every eight weeks. The ports of call for the new line seem to be Batavia,204 words
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483 1909-03-25 22 Ail residents, interested in our local institutions, wonld do well to pay a visit to the new buildings of the Tan Tock Seng Hospital, before they are occupied by the patients. The entrance is from Moulmein Hoad, the new483 words
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Article119 1909-03-25 22 An extraordinary story has been told the police by a Teochew fisherman who applied tor admission to hospital on account of a gash on his shoulder. He stated that he was fishing off shore, between Bedoh and Tanah Merab, on Thursday, and had caught nothing. He saw119 words
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328 1909-03-25 22 A newspaper in Holland reviews a book just published in Germany »>n the Orang Kubu, a primitive tribe in Sumatra. The author is a scientist, Dr. Hagen, who, in 190"», travelled in the province of Palembang where the328 words
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250 1909-03-25 22 ■aaww IAI VUU —Straits Times, March 19. The vivacious Miss May Yohe, of Hooey Ma Honey, and other, fame, is at present in Singapore, having arrived from Hongkong in Capt. Buller’s steamer the Kamsang. Miss Yolie is en route■aaww IAI VUU —Straits Times, March 19. - 250 words
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188 1909-03-25 22 An extraordinary general meeting of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd., was held yesterday, says the Pinang Gazette, of 16th inst., in the Chamber of Commerce, for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit. of passing the following resolutions 1.188 words
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Article80 1909-03-25 22 Speaking of the Straits and F. M. S. Opium Commissioners’ report, the Beacon Light says it shows signs of the weakness of those timid souls who seem fearful lest too drastic measures should be recommended, and continues —We trust representatives from this country will be80 words
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Article153 1909-03-25 22 A few months ago, a Socialist member of the Dutch Parliament aroused considerable indignation by asserting that, on certain estates in Java, the tenants were so rackrented that, in times of dearth, they had to sell theia children to get money tor food Contradiction was153 words
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Article179 1909-03-25 22 The coolie who reported to the police that he had been held up in Teluk Blangah Hoad and robbed of over $BOO, the price of the sale of pigs, it will be remembered, told a thrilling story of a stopped ricksha, an assault, and clouds179 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article509 1909-03-25 23 March ly T\d e ns. Brit str, Campbell. Liverpool. IW. George, Brit etr, Stephens, Bom*”7'Nor'str*'Mellon, Saigon, Boustead o” ;tr! Hovers, Bangkok. Bebn K JS r ßritstr, Boiler, H’kong, Boustead gl'auioog, Ger str, Genten, Swatow, Behn Minitya!' Brit str. Richardson, Fremautle, 800Singrp're, Brit str, Fripp, Bangkok, Joo Seng Batavier" Brit509 words
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Article451 1909-03-25 23 March 17 K. of St George, Brit str, Kobe and Osaka Nore, Brit str, Antwerp via ports Merapi, Dut str, Hongkong, Amoy, Swatow 18 ■f Trocas, Brit str, Balik Papan via P. Samboe Titan, Brit str, Marsei les, Havre, Liverpool Tydeus, Brit str, HoDgkong, Shanghai, Japan Laurens Pit, Dut451 words
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Article183 1909-03-25 23 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Mar. 4—Ger, str. Meissen, from Cardiff, Jan. 20; unknown. Mar. 4—Dot. str. Timor, Capt. Alberts, from Amsterdam, Jan. 17 for Batavia. Mar. 4—Dut. str. Solo, Capt. Ondendijk, from Rotterdam, Jan. 23; for Batavia. Mar. 6—Dut. str. Rindjani, Capt. do Boer, from Rotterdam.183 words
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Article246 1909-03-25 23 Singapore, March 24, 1909. PRODUCE. Gambier buyers 8 60 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 12 50 Copra Bali 7.75 do Pontianak 7 40 Pepper, Black buyers ,,1175 do White buyers 20 00 Sago Flour Sarawak 3.00 do Brunei No. 1 2.85 Pearl Sago 4 00 Coffee Bali246 words
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Stocks and Shares. Singapore, March 24, 1909.
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Article415 1909-03-25 24 DaI6 of W amber p Paid Shares Quota* I forma- GapUal Subscribed of g« J xjuiuaed G >mpaoy XI0NH Last Dividbxd tion Shares I 1903 1800,000 400,000 80,000 10 10 Belal Tin M. Go., Ltd. ..6 00 1C% for’08 1907 1800,000 926,000 91,600 10 10 7,600 Bruang Ltd. 5415 words
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Article382 1909-03-25 24 )9'J6 £160.000 187,062/10.( i.u00en..., w.u, 417 6 10% in.’oB I iws.nw I 17/B (oomrib. 4 12.6 1906 8200,000 126 000 12 600 If 10 7,400 Balgownie Robber Estate Ltd. 27 00 12$%«n. ’OB I<w U fan 000 20 187 1( J 19 f(n 1 1 9.250 been Oavfp K*382 words
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Article229 1909-03-25 24 £6«®77*20»0 4 805 /,bt»8 12/6 910 Btlia Acbesios i anterii Agency, Ltd. 0 26 i u t n 1908 1250,000 202,500 20 25 ICO 100 476 Brunei 0,1 Royalty Ltd lon rn 1907 11,500,000 1,099,872 in 4,6U Kaalern Smelting Co., Ltd 10.0 IMS M»#,0ti0 rn,000 «;*M M, eu Fraser229 words
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