The Straits Budget, 25 August 1910

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    27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE "STRAITS TIMES." VOL LXIV NO 2741 Singapore, Thursday, August, 25,1910. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTVtV Price 25 cents.
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    Table of Contents.
    172 1 leaders— The Governor s Speech 8 The Planters’ Meeting 8-9 Estate Sanitation 9 Finances of the Colony 9-10 Mr. Roosevelt 10 The Malaysian Marvel ...10-11 Local and General Social ami Personal 1 Close of the Show 2 4 The Boy Scoots 4 Legislative Council 5 The Federal
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    744 1 It is expected that Mr. H. Conway Belfield, c m.q., will be taking leave early in the New Year. Mr. J. D. Byrne, assistant superintendent, has severed his connection with the Royal Survey Department of Siam. The Malay Mail hears that Mr. J. B Douglas is resigning
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    The Boy Scouts.
    185 4 The Boy Scoots were in great form daring the Agri-Horticuitnral Show, and proved most useful. There were ovor present all the time, from early mor" l late evening, and tired as they been, they never showed ,t. boa of them acted as guards over the more v.
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      411 4 Property Sales. CoKblan an <j Co Mpuaro 11 r important land saleT'Tn b the estate of See Roon TW, j hen ed. was sold by order of the court^'tl* 1 Parties realised as follows n ,i P; 12, Nankin Street, 99 years an 3,8'J(i sq. ft, rental value 990 )urr
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    Legislative Council. SHIPPING RING BILL PASSES FIRST READING. The Formal Introduction.
    1241 5 paint* of the Legislative Council took August 1» a recess of P :ac two months. His Excellency the Dt&r i Sir John Anderson, G. C. M. G.) ftll a were also present the the Troops, Major. l*- .p Stephenson,
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
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      Association Football.
      228 5 5. C. C. v. Malacca Visitors. Advantage was taken of the presence in Singapore of vinitors from Malacca to arrange an Association football match between the visitors and the S. C. C. on the Esplanade. The former had the services of several late numbers of the Middlesex Regiment
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      Golf.
      168 5 The Singapore Championship. The following is the draw for the Singapore Golf Championship meeting, which takes place this year over the Sepoy Lines links:— G. C. Proctor v. J. C. Watt. A. S. Hitchcock v. E. L. Talma. H. Tongue Kenneth Millar. J. E. H. Tripp v. F. Ferguson.
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      Rifle Shooting.
      24 5 Mills Challenge Trophy. The following are the August scores:— Penang 203 Taiping 202 Selangor 200 Ipoh 197 Singapore 195 Kinta North 182
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      THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.
      48 5 (From Our Own Corrb^pondint.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. The Malay Mail has received definite information that Mr. Harry D. Griffiths, general manager of the Tronoh Mines, will be appointed to succeed Mr. F. Douglas Osborne as a tmrnbor of the I odor a I Council.
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      KEPPEL GOLF CLUB. Committee’s Report Adopted at the Annual Meeting.
      903 6 The* annual general moating of tba Keppt 1 Oolf Club was held on Augußt 28, in the club house, there being a large attendance of member*. Mr. W. J. Troweil (captain) preßidod, in the abßence of the president, Mr. J.
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    SCENE AT THE SHOW. Well-known European Assaulted by Tukangs.
    265 7 ct V B Down, of the Borneo Company, > lr< 1 u-rgr. in the third police court brootf a before Mr Firrastone, of using oDAu Sforoe against Kim Seng and Ken* criminal ven e 0 f the alleged offence was of
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    The Government Gazette.
    161 7 The fol’owing notifications appear in tho current issue of the Government Gazette: W. M. Millington, N K. Bain and W. Bartley, cadets, have passed the prescribed examination in law, Colonial Office regulations and general orders, and His Excel lency the Governor has been pleased to appoint them
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    Singapore Polo Club.
    153 7 The final polo match for cops presented by Mr. bickering, arranged for on Angnst 22 coaid not be played owing to the wet state of the racecourse. The game will take place on Friday, September 2. at night, the playing members of the Polo Club Hitertainid Mr.
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    NOTES FROM MALACCA.
    205 7 (From Oi'u Own Corrkspondknt.) Malacca, August 16. A cricket match was played on the padang on Saturday last between the Malacca Club and .Ir. Hara h eleven. Both teams were tairly strong, but the batting was weaker than the bowliDg and, consequently, scores were low. The visitors
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    SMALL-POX IN PENANG
    158 7 (From Odr Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, August 19. The death has occurred of Mr. V. D. L Peterson, aged 22, from confluent small pox. He was a son of Mr. H. H. Peterson, the chief clerk in the Municipal Secretariat, in which office the deceased worked. He was
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    MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
    82 7 (From Our Own Corrkspondrnt.) Penang, August 19. Tbe Straits Echo announces the engagement of Mrs. Skertchly, widow of Mr. E. F. Skertchly. formerly editor cf the Echo, to Mr. Samnel Bonnett Darby, of Rugby and Brighton. A marriage will be solemnised on September 9, between Miss Margaret Jane
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    F. M. S. HOTEL CHANGES.
    76 7 (From Our Own Corrrsponornt.) Kuala Lumpur, August 28. Mr. P. Z. Greet, managing proprietor of the Grand Hotel, Ipoh, will take over the F M.S, Hotel here, from September 1, from Mr.G. A. Ketschker, who has been appointed secretary to the Selangor Club. The name
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    WIRELESS FROM SINGAPORE TO SARAWAK. Important Proposals by the Rajah.
    118 7 His Highness the Rajab of Sarawak, who is on his way to Eoglaud, intends making inquiry if a Wireless telegraphy can be supplied between Singapore and the mouth of the Sarawak river and—if found feasible —this will be accomplished with
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    PENANG LAWYER’S CASE.
    51 7 (From Our Own Corresponding) Penang, August 23. A Supreme Court order has been issued against a local lawyer, at the instance of the Solicitor General, calling upon him to show cause why he should not be suspended for two years. The order is returnable on the 29th
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    CODIFYING F. M. S. LAWS.
    49 7 (From Ocr Own Corrkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. A committee has been appointed, consisting of Sir A. F. G. Law, chief judicial commissiouer, Mr. L. P. Ebden, Mr. A. H. Lemon and Mr. G. H. Day, to codify the laws of the four States.
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    SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT.
    193 7 Messrs. Fraser and Company’s circular, dated August 18, says:—Since last week’s issue of our circular the market has regained a fair amount of activity and rubber shares have advanced all round. Several industrials have also been more in demand. Rubber. Tbe rise in the price of the
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    Swallowed A Diamond.
    73 7 There probably never was a theft like that which is alleged was committed by a Malay in the shop of a jeweller at 93 North Bridge Road, on Saturday. The Malay enterod the shop and asked to see some diamonds. The gems were produced and before tbe
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      BIRTHS.
      40 8 Falls —At KlebaDg, Malacca, on August 20, the wife of Mr. B. E. Falls, of a daughter. Ahmstkong. —At E, Adis Road, Singapore, ou the 21st instant, the wife of G. Armstrong, of a sou. Ceylon papers pleate copy.
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      MARRIAGE.
      29 8 Dk Visschkr— Mbijer. —On August 19, at Bethesda, Singapore, Martinus Hubertus, son of Johannus Hubertus de Visscher, Esq to Wilhelmina Johanna Jacoba, daughter of Willem Louis Meijer, Esq.
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      THE GOVERNOR’S SPEECH.
      1017 8 of the British Empire.—Straits Times, August 18. The Agri-Horticultural Show opened yes terday under the most favourable conditions, and if it does not prove as successful as one could wish, it will be through no fault, we think, of those who have been responsible for its organisation.
      of the British Empire.—Straits Times, August 18.  -  1,017 words
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      THE PLANTERS’ MEETING.
      1051 8 —Straits Times, August 19. As Mr. Malcolm Camming has been valuing rubber properties recenty at a very much higher figure tlnn be did a few months ago, it is but natural that he should mike some effort to discount the effect of the Governor’s remarks about a
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      ESTATE SANITATION.
      1095 9 get some necessary reforms effected.—Straits Times, August 20. There were no doubt a good many men in Dr Brooke’s audience at the Drill Hall, yesterday, who have gone into the question of estate sanitation almost as fully as the lecturer himself. Such men would be his most interested
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      FINANCES OF THE COLONY.
      1020 9 of our financial survey. —Straits Times, August 22. The Treasurer's financial review for the year 1909 was laid upon the table at tbe meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday. The fa:t that it was prepared by Mr. Anthgnisz is a sufficient guarantee that it contains
      of our financial survey.—Straits Times, August 22.  -  1,020 words
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      MR. ROOSEVELT.
      1141 10 -Straits Times, August 23. r. Theodore Roosevelt is a fascinating personality, and that is quite enough to explain the interest which he is creating in America at the present time. The surprising news that Mr. Sherman had been nnani* mously chosen as Chairman of the Republican State Convention
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      THE MALAYSIAN MARVEL.
      1050 10 “Straits Times. August 24. We gave yesterday a report of the statutory meeting of a concern which describes itself as the United Malaysian Rubber Company, Limited. The capital of that company is £2, 000,C00 and it is largely American in its composition. Some time ago, we quoted
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      91 8 The Poit free price of the Straits Times is •■lS'a yeir. The post free price of the Straits Budget is $l4 a year. It is not neressarv to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a year. The Straits Budget
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    17 8 DEATH. Olivkiko. —On August 20, at 17-W r River V*Hev Roid, Singapore, Margaret Oliveiro, aged 73 years.
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    LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
    927 11 Serendah Hydraulic output for July was 13‘j piculs. twelve foot python has been shot on the beach at Teluk Kerau. Designs for the new Kedah postage stamps ,re now under the consideration of the State Council. A rumour is in circulation of another newspaper being started in
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    Correspondence.
    13 11 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]
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    Employment in Kelantan.
    255 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —May I send a warning to those who have an idea of seeking employment in Kelantan The Government of Kelantan is rnn in Malay, and so Malay clerks are preferred, and still more so, Malays with English knowledge. The
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    Railway Grievances.
    183 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I shall be greatly obliged if yon will be good enough to give the following a space in your valuable columns. Owing to the fact that the Railway Subor* dinate Scheme does not allow the railway staff equal chances of promotions
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    AN IPOH ENGAGEMENT.
    36 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. Mr. Hynes, the manager of the Ipob branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, is engaged to Miss Gilman, sister of the magistrate at Ipoh.
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    ALLEGED BRIBERY.
    49 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. Towkay Yau Tet Shin, who ischargod with tho attempted bribery of Mr. Gilmao, tho magistrate, at Ipoh, in the famous gambling case there, was brought up before tho Supreme Court here to day. Tho case is exciting great interest.
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    Reuter’s Telegrams.
    1489 12 London, August 17. The Dean of Westminster has offered in- j torment of the remains of Miss Florence Nightingalo in Westminster Abbey, but the provisions of her will have compelled the executors to decline. The burial, therefore, will take place pri- j vately on the 20th inst. at
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    German Telegrams.
    680 12 Berlin, August 17. Cholera and Plague are reported to be spreading in Kussia. An agreement has been made by lurKey and Bulgaria with reference to Bulgaria:; fugitives in Macedonia. The German East Africa steamer Kbedi t is aground at Cape Murgan. R The Marienbad conference betweeniSar von Aehrenthal
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    BELAT TIN MINING CO. Increased Profit and Dividend of 30 Per Cent.
    471 13 Messrs. Derrick and Co., secretaries of the Belat Tin Mining Co., supply u* with the I following account of the company’s eighth ordinary general meeting, held at Grosham House, on August 23 Present: Messrs H. R. Llewellyn (in
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    Literary and Social Guild.
    144 13 A meeting of the Singapore Literary and Social Gnild was held on August 22 in the hall of the Presbyterian Church, Mr. J. Polglase presiding. The meeting commenced with a prayer by the Rev. W. Runciman, and Messrs. Cook, MacDonald, Duff and Miss Cook took part
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Arrivals.
      257 13 August 17 Dilwara, Brit str, Hodgson, Rangoon, Boustead Cardiganshire, Brit str, Tyres. H’kong, B’btead Syria, Brit str, Gregor, London, P. AO. Coy Segovia, Ger str Sachs, Hankow, Behu Meyer Bombay Maru, Brit str, Teranaka, Kobe, Paterson Simons 18 Fernando P»*o, Span str, Morale, Barcelona, Barlow Japan, Brit etr, Stewart,
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      Clearances.
      204 13 August 17 \Kazembc Brit str, Port Peroi heucalvm, Brit str, Japan via porta Polyphemus, Brit str, Liverpol via porta 18 Marie, Oer str, Hoi how and Hongkong Thongwa Brit str, Negapatam via ports <1. A pear, Brit str, Penang and Calcutta Niagara, Ger str, Suez Syria, Brit str, Yokohama
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    TRADE AND FINANCE.
    250 14 Singaporb, August 24, 1910 EXCHANGE. On London —Bank 4 m/s 2/4^ Demand 2'4 4 Private 6 m/a 2/4 do 8 m/s 2^4^ On Germany —Bank d/d 240 Private 8 ml 8 244 do 6 m/s 2461 On France —Bank d/d 295 Private 8 m/s 2994 do 6
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    866 14 Singapore, August 24, 1910 MINING. Issne 3 Value, Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Belat Tin 8.00 3 25 10 10 Bruang 4.00 6.00 10 10 Bruseh Hyd. 6.00 6.60 10 10 Kanaboi 2.25 2.40 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 14.00 14.76 £1 £1 Kledang Tin 1.50 2.00 10 10
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    LOCAL MORTALITY RETURNS. Appreciable Decline in the Death Rate.
    121 14 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, show that during the week ending August 13, there were 259 deaths giving a ratio per mille of population of 47.37. Malarial fever accounted for 41 deaths, phthisis
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    THE TRONOH MINES.
    94 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. Mr. H. Griffiths, manager of tho Tronoh Mines, writes to the Times of Mala) a deny ing rumours as false and mischievous tDassuring shareholders that the prospects of the mine were never better. The British North Borneo Herald of
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