The Straits Budget, 7 September 1911

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    29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE ‘STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXV NO. 2795 Singapore, Thursday, September 7, 1911. ESTABLISH! 0 OVER NAIF A CIHTVB Price 25 cents
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    Table of Contents.
    208 1 LEA l)E BS Tlie Will of the i’eoplo h Snapshots of India h The Blight of Malaria 8 Cordially Welcome 8 9 Proposal and Alternative 9 Black and White Problems 9-10 Public Protest lo Local and Gknkual— Local and Personal 1-2 The Municipal Bill 2-4 Kiug Edward
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    3521 1 The Hongkong Daily Press learns that an order has been placed with the Taikoo Dockyard and Kngineeriug Works for a Blue Kunnel steamer, about “2(H) ft. in lengtli for the Singapore-Deli run. It is a high compliment to the Taikoo Dock that the ship is to be
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    MASS MEETING OF PROTEST AT PENANG. Demand for Control Over Public Expenditure.
    480 4 (From Our Own Corkksi»ondknt.) Penang, August 30. A public meeting was held in the Town Hall, this &fte;rn<wn. to consider the proposed Mtinieip.il Bill. The hall was most crowded, representatives of <*very nationality of the community be;ing prese
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    PETITION TO BE PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNOR Protest Meeting at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
    467 4 A public mee ting was he*ld at the Chinese Chambe r of Commerce;, Hill Stree t, at 4 p.m. ou Se>pte*mber 1 to protest against the pro l rosed Mnuieipil bill, and was attended by
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    Discussion At the Y.M.C.A. Debating Society.
    456 4 The fortnightly meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Parliamentary Debating Society was held in the Y.M.C.A. ou August 31, when the Bcv. W. Murray introduced the following resolution 1 That this House declines to approve of any bill for the re-organisation of the Municipality, which does
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Golf.
      844 4 Malacca Golf Club. The annual competition lor the McKenzie Shield was held from August 21 to August 2fi, and resulted as under. There is a limit handicap of 3d for 18 holes. Mrs. Howell 57+62 -119—30 89 Mrs. Fraser 56 65 121 20 101 Mrs. Falls 56 6*2 118
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      Athletics.
      412 4 The Ipoh Meeting. I’lii. Hon. Secretory of the Ipoh athletic mooting, which take, place on Friday an,I Saturday next, writes :-Kntrie« arooomin, in well, particularly from outstations, and a doubt the very gem-rous concession by the rail way administration of return tickets at single fare to Umatide competitors is
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      Association Football.
      244 4 Singapore Shield Competition. The Arcadians played off their league foot ball fixture with the S.V.C. on the S.K.C. ground on August 31 the game being fairly interesting. The teams were more or less evenly matched but the Arcadians had the better forward line. After a hard struggle, the
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      The Tronoh Mines.
      123 4 I ho acting (iencral Manager of the* Troimh .Minos forwards the results of operations during August as follows: —Output: tributer’s orc 4u7 piculs, mine ore 7,(MM piculs, total output 7,. r )0() piculs. Value: tributer’s ore *25.592, mine ore $411,458.82, total value 5 437,0.»0.82. Estimated profit: Tributer’s
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    New Governor Arrives. CEREMONIES AT PIER AND COUNCIL. Presentation of Addresses.
    2284 6 His Excellency Sir Arthur Young, K.C.MJ»..arrived in Singapore on September 2 to assume his newly acquired duties as Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner of the F.M.S. lie and Lady Evelyn Young voyaged down from Port Swetteuham
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    Gang Robbery.
    189 6 A serious ease of gang robbery anti recalling the crime so prevalent in Singapore some three years ago has been brought to the notice of the police by an opium shop keeper of Cross Street. On September 2, four Macaus went to his premises and enjoyed the drug
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    Correspondence.
    14 6 [lhe Straits I imes is not responsible for the opinions of its orrespondents.
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    Sipiau Tin Mine.
    741 6 T o tho Editor of the Straits Times. S i ir, 7 r :i r S S iv d y° Htcrila y your Straits Budget, dated August 24, and uoto your re marks printed under my letter dated August 19. 1 object to your advertisement of your
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    How Europe is Peopled.
    82 6 Recent census returns show that the density of population of Spain is only 101 per square mile, the lowest average density of settlement in Europe. The population of European nations, according to a recent estimate, is as follows Belgium,o42 inhabitants per square mile England, 557 Netherlands,4.7l;
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    BIRTH.
    36 8 Mokk. On September 1, at Manor House, the wife of l)r. I W. More, of 21 son. Whitakkr. —At the Maternity Hospital, San Diei*o, California, to Mr. anti Mrs..). 11. Whitaker, of Siiif'ai>prc, ;i son.
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  • THE Straits Budget.
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      THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE.
      1165 8 f»riulu proposals withdrawn.- -Straits Times, August 111. Clow n L'olililies me nili d. as to matters of general policy, witlmut much regard to the will of the jieoplc. They have Legislative Councils likeoiii own. but unofficial majority is ready to vote as the (iovernoi directs,
      f»riulu proposals withdrawn.- -Straits Times, August 111.  -  1,165 words
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      SNAPSHOTS OF INDIA.
      1052 8 —Straits Times, September 1. For a good many years Lord Morley made the Indian Budget an occasion on which to compel the thoughts of Englishmen to dwell seriously upon their greatest possession and responsibility. The I’nder Secretary, Mr. Montague, has not his old leader’s rare literary gift,
      —Straits Times, September 1.  -  1,052 words
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      The Blight of Malaria.
      296 8 reputation stands or falls by results.—Straits Times. September 1. We should be inclined to express dismay over the constitution of the new Malaria Board if it were not for one clause in the statement made by the President at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal t'oiuniissioners. That
      reputation stands or falls by results.—Straits Times. September 1.  -  296 words
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      CORDIALLY WELCOMED.
      977 8 should l* thankful. Straits Times, Sep tern her *2. Sir Arthur aud Lady Evelyn Young were assured of a cordial welcome to Singapore. They come here as old friends, who proved during their previous residence that their friendship \v.»s a thing to prize. It is no exaggeration to
      should l* thankful. Straits Times, Sep tern her *2.  -  977 words
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      PROPOSAL AND ALTERNATIVE.
      1139 9 government than it has enjoyed hitherto. Straits Time*, September 4. The general body of ratepayers in Singa pore will have an op(>ortunity to-morrow afternoon of sayino whether or not they approve the Bill now before the Legislative Council for abolishing tint representative system of municipal government. The
      government than it has enjoyed hitherto. Straits Time*, September 4.  -  1,139 words
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      BLACK AND WHITE PROBLEMS.
      1138 9 <40 to tliu milking of an ideal pioneer.— Straits Times, September r Lord Gladstone, now serving as High Commissioner in South Africa, is the sou of a very distinguished father, and some would say that that is the only claim he has to any distinction whatever.
      <40 to tliu milking of an ideal pioneer.— Straits Times, September ,r*.  -  1,138 words
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      PUBLIC PROTEST.
      1286 10 into jrrcat usefulness. Struits Times, September No one ap|M‘arH to have a good won! to say for the Municipal Bill. Every section of the community was represented at the public meeting held under the auspices of the Straits Settlements Association yesterday afternoon, and there was the opportunity for
      into jrrcat usefulness. Struits Times, September (».  -  1,286 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
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      92 8 The Pont frew price of the Strain Times Im |.iB a year Tho post free price of the Straits HuJgtl it $l4 a year. It it not necrttarv to subscribe for a year. The subtcriptiont for shorter periods arc at the same proportionate rate at for a year. h Straits
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    THE LOGAN LIBRARY. Classification of Books Purchased By Government.
    227 10 The work of cataloguing the 2.7.30 volumes in the Logan library purchased by Government for &:MXK) is now proceeding, says the Binang Gazette. They have not yet been lmndtsl over to the Penang Library but may be classified as follows:—Works on
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    Ingenious Theft of Rings.
    257 10 An ingenious thieving trick was related on August 80during the hearing of evidence by Mr. Acton, second magistrate, in connection with a charge of cheating, 'flic accused was an old Khcli woman of 6K years. It was alleged for the prosecution that she went to the
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    The New Map of Malaya.
    127 10 The new map of the Malay Peninsula, compiled by and published for the Straits branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, has arrived and is now on sale. It shows British territory, the F.M.S., and other States under British protection, and the Siamese States. The boundaries
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    THE TAMIL MURDER MYSTERY. Evidence of Analyst on Deceased’s Organs.
    649 10 The preliminary inquiry into the charge of murder against A. B. Marie and B. Caldera was resumed in the third police court on August ill. Mr. G. G. Seth prosecuted Mr. Campbell defended the first accused. Mr. .1. C. Cowap,
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    LABUAN NOTES.
    192 10 (From Our Own Corkkspondkn r.) Labuan, August Jl. Mr. Dickson, 1 regret to say, 1ms again been taken ill in Brunei, and Dr. Clcvcrton bad to proceed there by the Scott yesterday afternoon. The Residents’ party, which left here tot Tutong on the 23rd inst., in connection with
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    Cheang Chew Inquiry. CAPTAIN SAYS THE ENGINES WERE UNSATISFACTORY. Malay Steersman’s Evidence.
    2172 11 A marine court of enquiry sat on September 4 to hoar evidence as to the loss of the local steamer Cheang Chew. Mr. II. W. Firmstone. senior magistrate, was president of the court and the assessors were Commander
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  • Local Telegrams.
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      SIR ARTHUR YOUNG.
      290 11 (From Our Own Corrhsi’onoknt.) Kuala Lumpur, August 21. Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.0., and Lady Kvclyn Young wore entertained last evening by the Chiuese community at the residence of Mr. Clioo Kia I’eng. There were seventy present at dinner, which was served in a marquee ou the lawu.
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      MR. AND MRS. BROCKMAN.
      86 11 (h'ltoM Oui: Own Cokuksi'ONl*knt.) Kuala September t. Mr. K. L. Itr&lt;x;kman, C.M.G., tho new Chief Secretary, l‘\M.S., and Mrs. I truckman ar rived here at ten o’clock by special train from Port Swettenham, where tliey had been met hy Mr. liroadriek, Kesident of Selangor. There was
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      THE POSITION OF TIN.
      147 11 (Fuom Oi it Own &lt; 'oi-.i »\to n i I'cltaii", Scptcmls-i 'l. 'l’he I’maii" (ia/.elte says that the eon sumption of tin in \ujpist was: Cnited Kinorl rm 1.000 tons. CoiiLiu. lit I,'Jiui tons, I nited States 100 tons, total *»,:UM&gt; tons. Tier visible supply oil
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      TONGKAH TIN.
      46 11 (From Our Own Corrrhrondknt.) Penang, September 2. The output of the Tongkah Tin Company in August, with four dredges at work, was 2,170 piculs, making a total for the eight months of 12,118 piculs, against 7,919 piculs in 1910, and 4,272 piculs in 1909.
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      PRESS TELEGRAM COPYRIGHT.
      43 11 (From Our Own Corrkshonoknt). Penang, September ft. The Pinang Gazette understands that the subject of securing the right of property or copyright in press telegrams is under Unfavourable consideration of the F.M.S. Go vernment with a view to early legislation.
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      EUROPEAN MISSING.
      153 11 (From Our Own ('oukksi*&lt;v&lt;i&gt;knt.| IN i dhii|{, September A F.uro|»eiin residing at tin: Hotel do l'Kiiropc lias boon missing siuoo Friday night. It is believed that ho has committed suicide in tho harbour. In this oonnootion, tho I’iiiung Oa/.otto of Saturday last contains tho following: At 9.30 last
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      RAHMAN TIN RETURNS.
      76 11 (From Our Own Corrksponok.nt.) Penang, September ft. The Ualuuan Hydraulic Tin Company's output for August was too piculs, making the return for the eight months 2,2ft9 piculs, against 4,2ft0 piculs in 1910, 2,ftftft piculs in 1909 and 828 piculs in 190*. The Kaliman 'Fin Company’s outturn for
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      THE WALKER TROPHY.
      48 11 (From Our Own Cohhrsi'Ondrnt). Penang, September, ft The Penang ladies, tiring in the monthly competition for the Walker Trophy, have scored 170 as follows: Mrs. Gore Anderson 22 Mrs. Wright Motion 20 Mrs. Liston 29 Miss Jones 29 Mrs. Macintyrc 28 Mrs. Pritchard 28 17ft
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    Murder Trial at Malacca.
    306 11 Mr. .lustier Thornton anil a special jury were occupied for three days last week at Malacca Assi/es on the trial of sixteen Javanese for jane rohlxry. In ;ulditioii to that charge, three of the prisoners were accused of murder. Mr. I«. Kdmonds, I &gt;.|\l\, prosecuted and
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  • Shipping Intelligence.
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      Arrivals.
      257 14 August SO Hlenlochy, Brit. str., Stallard, Muke, Mitsui Bussan Kaisha Biutang, Dan. str., Caove, Bangkok, East Asiatic Coy. Altiog, Dut, htr,, Blomliort, Poutianak, Ships Agency, Ltd. 31 Trnnquobar, Dan. str., Richer, Antwerp, East Asiatic Coy. Silesia, Ger. str., Reims, Hongkong, Bohn Meyer Jakut, Rus. str., Jorgensen, Calcutta, Mitsui Butman
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      Clearances.
      268 14 August SO Capri, Ital. str., Hongkong Persoun, Brit, str., Antwerp via ports Curonia, Hus. str., Swatow via ports Mahidol, Siam, str., Bangkok via ports 31 Tosa Matu, Jap. str., Colombo and Bombay Pronto, Nor. str.. Bangkok Bintang, Dan. str., Copenhagen via ports Hild, Nor. str., Bombay FJIora. Brit, str.,
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    IMPERIAL COURT OF APPEAL. Proposals Under the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill.
    540 14 In the House of Lords, on August 1, iscount Haldane moved the second reading of the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill. In doing so, lie explained that the Government thought the question of appellate jurisdiction would never lx* adequately solved until there
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    The Macao Situation.
    177 14 There are rumours of trouble at Macao. According to the correspondent there of the China Mail, a recent visit of Mr. Slia, Secretary to 11. K. The Viceroy of Canton, had for its exclusive object to confer with 11. E. The Governor on sundry points relative to
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    Mail Train Passengers.
    154 14 A traveller by tho mail train coming to Singapore says that on several occasions when ho has crossed the ferry from Johoro Bahru to Woodlands it has been to find every compartment in the first class carriages tilled with people who have been at Johoro for the
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    Trade and Finance.
    236 14 Sinoapors, September 6 1911 EXOHANGB. On London—Bank 4 m/s 2/4^ Demand 2/4 3 8 2 Private 6 m/s 2/4$ do 8 m/s 2/4$ On GatMANv —Bank d/d 288$ Private 8 m/s 242$ On Frakcr—Bank d/d 294$ Private 8 m/e 299 On India—Bank T. T. 174$ Private 80
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    Stocks and Shares.
    984 14 Singapore, September 6 1911. MINING. Issue !2 Value &lt;2 Buyers, sellers 10 10 Beial liu 4.00 4,10 10 10 Bruang 8.00 3.60 10 10 Brusoh Hyo 6.00 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.60 1.75 XI XI Kinta Tin 20.00 22.C0 XI XI Kledang Tic 1.60 2.00 XI XI
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
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      592 15 Engineers and Contractors, Singapore. SOLS MINTS ION HORNSBY’S GAS ENGINE AND SUCTION GAS PLANT. (SUITABLE FOR ANTHRACITE, COKE, CHARCOAL AND OTHER FUELS) NOW IN U8E ON NUMER0U8 E8TATE8. BIG 8UCCE88. MINTS MB HORNSBY’S OIL ENGINE, shall ir-N m i THE M08T ECONOMICAL PLANT EXI8TENT. EA8ILY OPERATED. OIL CONSUMPTION t NO
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      316 16 Electrical, Mechanical, Marine Civil Engineers Shipbuilders, ESTATE T00L8, ST0RE8 AND REQUISITES. Large Stocks. Prompt PROPRIETORS OF THE PAT TAPPING KNIFE. OiRTRAM'S Rubber Machinery AWARDED 1st PRIZE AND GOLD MEDAL, SINGAPORE, 1910. Rubber Factories, Drying Sheds, Smoke Houses, Coolie Lines, etc., etc. Estimates and designs free. LARGE STOCKS HELD of Pumps,
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