The Straits Budget, 14 September 1911

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    28 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXV NO. 2796 Singapore, Thursday, September 14, 1911. IfTAILItHEO OVER HALF A CENTUI Price 25 cents
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    Table of Contents.
    256 1 LEADERS— The Shadow of War 8 Diplomatic Fictions H Triumphant Democracy 8-9 What Directors Deserve 9 The Financiers’ Veto 9-10 Where the Dutch Fail 10 Local and Gknkkal Local ami Personal 1-2 The Pandmaun Opera Co. 2 Dear, Dear! 2 Philharmonic Society’s Coucert 2 Local Telegrams 3
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    3442 1 As an easy wav of getting through his work, Sulong bin Jambul, a Malay postman, is allowed to have thrown away a number of articles which he was given to deliver. He appeared before Mr. Acton, second magistrate, on September HI, chained with that ollence. Mr. Kdmonds, D.P.P., prosecuted on
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    THE BANDMANN OPERA CO. Successful Productions at The Victoria Theatre.
    1165 2 Bandmunn's Coin puny is in a state of somi transition just now. A number of its members have taken their leave; their successors had not had time to arrive from home; and the result was that the company which played
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    Dear, Dear!
    215 2 On rare occasions the chance sailor, cruising in the waters at the western extremity of Singapore harbour, catches sight of a magnificent big deer swimming the straits between St. John's and the neighbouring islauds. For the enlightenment of anyone who feels tempted to lie in wait for it
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    The Use of the Knife.
    235 2 A case arising out of an affray between two gangs of Chinese coolies catnc before Mr. Firmstoue in the District Court, on Sept. 12. two men being charged with rioting and causing grievous hurt to another named Chew Clmy, who had since died. Police Ins
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    Philharmonic Society’s Concert.
    153 2 The Singapore Philharmonic Society are giving a concert on September 18. at the Teutonia Club when the chief feature of the programme will be the playing by the orchestra of the first movement of Chopin’s Pianoforte Concerto in E minor, the solo pianoforte part being played by
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Association Football.
      1100 3 Singapore Shield Competition. The Wanderers dispelled the belief that hail been more or less prevalent that they were retiring from the league competition by playing off their fixture with the first eleven of tho Ruffs. Play was confined a good deal to tho Wanderers’ half of the held
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      Golf.
      199 3 Garrison Golf Club. The following are the results of the September monthly medal competitions at the Garrison Golf Club Ladies, played for on 8th iust.:— Mrs. Ravensbaw 62 12 51 Mrs. Swabey 65 12 52 Mrs. Worthington 67 12 55 Mrs. Ellis 65 9 56 Five cards were taken
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      Bowling.
      127 3 Tanglin Club Matches. The following is the result of the Tanglin Club monthly medal for August:— V. A. Flower 700 50 810 E. It. Thomas 721 50 771 W. A. Sims 7(H) 60 7(19 C. Holland 544 200 744 I). McLeod Craik 0-18 80 728 C. G. Adams 522
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      Rifle Shooting.
      282 3 Singapore Ladies’ Rifle Association. 'The following are the scores in the Sep ternber competition for the Col. Walker Trophy Miss Kerr ...28 Mrs. Goldie 26 Mrs. Miller ...26 Mrs. Felkiu *25 Mrs. Thewlcs 24 Mrs. Cantrell 20 140. 'The results for the September spoon com petition were 100
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  • Local Telegrams.
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      PENANG COCONUT PLANTATIONS.
      32 3 (From Our Own Corkrsi*oniiknt.) Penang. September 7. Mr. 11. K. .Mitchell, formerly of the; Kedah police force, has been appointed munug;cr of the Penang; Syndicates Coconut Plantation at Prye.
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      PENANG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
      48 3 (From Our Own Corrksi>oni>knt.) Penang;, September 7. The Penang; Presbyterian Church to-nig;ht held a meeting; and accepted, with regret, the resignation of the minister, the Kev. K. Lawson. Mr. Lawson is retiring in March next. A Home Committee has been appointed to till the vacancy.
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      KARANGAN HYDRAULIC REPORT.
      174 3 (From Our Own Corrksi»oni>knt.) Penang;, September 12. The half-yearly report, ending; dune MO, of the Karanean Hydraulic Tin Company states that the output for the period under r< view was 140.92 piculs. The sum of $625 has been written oIT for depreciation on the hydraulic plant, ten
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      KULA CAPTURED.
      266 3 (From Our Own Couukspondk.nt.) Labuan, September II. The man kula. who ran amok recently and killed a native magistrate and a clerk at Til tong, Rrunci, has been captuns] together with his followers. They are now in custody here. The murdered magistrate was Inchi Mohidin, and the clerk
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      KEDAH AND PERLIS.
      38 3 (FllOM Ol'lt <)WV (JoilKKSI'ON|»KST.) 1'cliang. September 12. Mr. \Y. G. Maxwell. Adviser to the Kedah < iovernment., leaves for home in October and Mr. Meadows T lost. Adviser to the I’erlis iovernment, will act for him.
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    ALLEGED LABEL FORGERY. John Little and Co. Prosecute Chinese Trader.
    795 3 A serious case of alleg;ed ml i ing;oment of the trademark laws of the colony wasogHUuxl in the District Court on September 7 before Mr. 11. W. Firrnstone. Lye .loon Sang;, of Chop Kwong; Yin Hin, South Canal I toad,
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    Federal Appointments.
    109 3 A statement that Mr. flume lias be* n appointed Resident of Negri Sciiibilau is incorrect as Mr. \Y. I’arr is to In* the acting Resident. Mr. Hume lias Is eti AuditorGeneral. F.M.S., for some years, and assumes the office of (.'ommissioiiei•, Trade and ('ilstoliis. which hasls eii raised
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    The Rice Market. SINGAPORE PRICES INCREASE NEARLY 200 PER CENT. Corner Effected Locally.
    1255 4 Tho following important cablegram was received from our Hongkong corros|>oudcnt shortly before noun on Sepbemlier 12 The directors of tin; Tung Wall Hospital liavo requested the local Government to temporarily prohibit the cx|>ort of rice from the
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    SMALL STOCKS AND BIG PRICES IN PENANG. Singapore Quotation Unchanged.
    1586 4 (From Odr Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, September 12. The high prices for rice usually obtaining towards the close of tho year have been accentuated by the failure of tho Siamese crops. Tho quantity in Penang at the present time is abnormally
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    THE TIN INDUSTRY. Condition of Apathy Characterises Market.
    194 4 The Globe of August 12 contains the following:— Last week closed at 1*192 cash, €lBB three months. This week closed at €l9O 10s. cash, €lBB three months. The turnover for the week was very small, 1,250 tons. The price of spot has
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    Garrison Field Operations.
    214 4 Many of the troops in Garrison will take part in field operations on the 29th and 30th inst., and October 1, when the following officers will command forces and act as umpires:— September 29: O.C. Red, Major R. G. Halgey, 3rd Rrahmans. O.C. Hlue, Major W. E.
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    Raub Results.
    49 4 Following is the result of crushing opera tions at Raub for the four weeks ending the 9th inst:—Rukit Homan: Stone crushed 2,892 tons, gold obtained 427 ounces, average per ton 2.95 dwt. Rukit Malacca: Stone crushed 1,225 tons, gold obtained 150 ounces, average per ton 2.45 dwt.
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    THE PROTEST MEETING. A Feminine View of a Masculine Gathering.
    660 5 Wc have received the following amusing letter from a well known lady resident. It is not addressed to the editor, but in the kindly manner as will be seen and the fair writer has chosen her own title:— An Uncalled-for
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    Tanglin Club Trustees.
    137 5 A special meeting of the Tanglin Club was bold on September fi for the purpose of formally directing the present trustees to convey the club premises to the new trustees appointed by the committee. Mr. K. I>. Ile\van, presided. It was moved by Mr. A. G. Harington
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    Labour Riots. HUSSARS FIRE ON A LIVERPOOL MOB. British Cruiser in the Mersey.
    1006 5 When the English mail loft homo, on August 18, the groat labour war waa overshadowing everything else. In Liverpool affairs had reached a more dangerous point than in London, the city being the scene of desperate conflicts
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    SOLUTION OF LABOUR DISPUTES. Singapore Suggestion and Canadian Parallel.
    448 5 During tho terrible epidemic of strikes in Great Britain recently we made a suggestion for dealing with the problem in the following words (Straits Times leader. August 21) We doubt if any Government will be found with courage enough hi face
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    KING EDWARD MEMORIAL FUND. Further List of Subscriptions Received.
    112 5 Amount previously acknowledged $107,6H9.H4 Coi.I.KCTU BY Mil. lilM l*KN(i SIANU. Ony Shiii 1.000. Lim Kwc Took IKK). ()n«* Hoou Tat OH). Chop Y'eap Hiap Luc KM). Lim Kco Kook 100. Too Hoo Lyo 100. Koh Tonj* Chian 1(K). Too Choo Phok
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    GHASTLY TRAGEDY. Resentful Chinaman Murders A Friend.
    260 5 A revolting affair occurred at an early hour on September?, at the house of a (’binose coffee-shop keeper at 6 Jalau Sultan. As a result, the shopkeeper is dead, another man is on the point of death and a worn m lies in
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    Guano Deposits in Perlis.
    293 5 Mr. Meadows Frost re|xtrts that many of the limestone hills of I'erlis contain caved rich iu dc]x>xitx of guano, though the proportion of sulphates and nitrates varies considerably in different hills. Where theso dcjxisits came from has been a moot question. I think (writes Mr. Meadows
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    Volunteer Route March.
    106 5 About seventy men of the S. V. I. Chinese company under Capt. Glennie, Lieut. Hrown and 2nd Lieut. Son}* On}* Sian}* had a moonlight route march on September?. At H p.m., headed by the S. V.C. band, they left tho S. V. C. drill hall, and proceeded
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    Opium in Perlis.
    179 5 According to the annual report of the Hri tish Adviser to Perlis, under the farm system the opium former’s monthly rent was just under *****, and the government hy taking over the mono|>oly has gained over S*MK) per month. As regards consumption Mr. Frost says it is
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    Cheang Chew Inquiry. COURT CRITICISES CONDUCT OF OFFICERS. Certificates Dealt With.
    1433 7 The inquiry into the loss of the steamer Cheang Chew was resumed in tho Marine Court, on September 8. The court was composed of Mr. H. W. Firmstonc, president; and Commander Rndcliffe, R.N., Captain Stovell and Captain Murphy, assessors.
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    Water Supply of Alor Star.
    170 7 Referring to the water supply of Alor Star, the capital of Kedah. Mr. Maxwell, the British Adviser, reports that last year a boro was made at Alor Star with the hope of obtaining a supply at a deep level. The firm to which tnc work
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    Murder Case for Assizes.
    116 7 After having occupied the attention of Mr. Mania nil, the third magistrate, off and on since beginning of duly the preliminary inquiry into the charges of murder against A. P. Mario and Bernard Caldera was eoneluded on September 0. When Detective In specter Taylor left the
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    Alleged Smuggling. INDIAN CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL IMPORTATION. A Case of Revolvers.
    1469 7 An Indian trader named M. C. Mansoor, of Malacca Street, appeared in the Histrict Court, before Mr. Firmstoneon September II on alternative charges of importing a case of revolvers into the Colony and attempting or assisting the importation. Mr.
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    Retirement of Mr. Gueritz.
    188 7 Sir .1. West Itidgcway, Chairman of the Ihitish North Borneo company, has at Id rowed the following letter t«> Mr. K. P. < merit/, late (iovernor of the company's territory, under date duly 2P*: Sir, lam directed to acknowledge your letter of the 22nd inst,., tendering
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    Perak Tin Exports in August.
    46 7 The Seen tary to K< sid< nt, lYruk, informs us that the advance figures of tin exported from Perak icxche ive of l’p|H r Perak aud liable to correction) during August, are: IMot;k tin 7,fiP2.;;»> piculs, tin ore :H,4!1U.Cl piculs, duty
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    BIRTHS.
    37 8 Huron. On September 6, at Kudin Mas, Kampong Rharu, to Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Brugh, a daughter. Kkw. On August 26, at Motcombc House, Westcliffe on Sea, to Or. and Mrs. Chadwick Kew, a son.
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    MARRIAGES.
    67 8 Ti'Knkii—Anukicson. —On August 16, at St. Augustine's Kewhuid, Hull, by the Rev. t’ongrove Horne, Aubrey Howard, fourth son of James Turner of Putney, to Elsie Ho use, second daughter of John Anderson of Hull. Joski‘11 —IIknkv.—At St. Andrew's Cathc dral, Singapore, on September 11, by the Rev. A. R.
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  • THE Straits budget.
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      THE SHADOW OF WAR.
      1082 8 deserves the penalties of treason.—Straits Times, September 7. We do not wish to take an alarmist view of tho Eurojicaii situation, and in point of fact we are ]>crHtiadcd that there will he no war within the next twelve months. How much longer there will be
      deserves the penalties of treason.—Straits Times, September 7.  -  1,082 words
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      DIPLOMATIC FICTIONS.
      1070 8 nation to be her friend.—Straits Times September 8. Ah we Haid yosterday we do not believe that the Morocco incident is going to produce a war <luring the next twelve montliH. Our expectation iH that within a week or two we shall have an announcement that all the
      nation to be her friend.—Straits Times September 8.  -  1,070 words
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      TRIUMPHANT DEMOCRACY.
      1200 8 '•onsoquences may Ik; disastrous.—Straits I ituos, September 9, In one of the last mail pajjers we find these words For go«xl or for ill the final legislative power lias been transferred to the people’s House. Titles, and education, and land have no political power as such in the
      '•onsoquences may Ik; disastrous.—Straits I ituos, September 9,  -  1,200 words
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      WHAT DIRECTORS DESERVE.
      1137 9 Straits Times, September 11. The United Singapore Rubber Company had no less than eight directors, all Chinese gentlemen of considerable distinction. It was a most inordinate number, and from all we have seen and heard of the manner in which the Board did its dutios, there does
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      THE FINANCIERS’ VETO.
      1138 9 StmitH TirucH, Soptointxtr 12. A semi-official scolding has boon given to German financiers lx ‘cause they have allowed the war rumours to create something of a panic to occur on tho Berlin Bourse. We may be wrong, of course, but we ait; inclined to think that the
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      WHERE THE DUTCH FAIL.
      1272 10 Involution in the eighteenth —Straits Times, September 1H. We re*'«'ived the other day a pamphlet entitled Dutch .lustiee in Java by J. R. Ko/otix l\ ihr, ex District Officer and Mugis trate. Dutch Civil Service. It deals with the penal law* in Java and asks. “Are
      Involution in the eighteenth ?—Straits Times, September 1H.  -  1,272 words
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      93 8 Th« Port f roe price of the Straits Times ia $38 a year Tb* poat free price of the Straits budget it $14 a year. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate at for a vear. Tb*
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    Tyersall Country Club.
    123 10 We understand that at the meeting of the members of the Tyersall Country Club held on September 12, under the presidency of Mr. E. I). Hewan, tho plans and rules wore submitted and approved. The meeting also authorised a loan of $100,000 lor club purposes and empowered
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    Correspondence.
    13 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible for tho opinions of its orrespondents.
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    British Subjects in Siam.
    405 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —With reference to the column which appeared in your issue of July 81 last, on the above subject, I hope you will, in justice to the Native Judicature and Administration of Siam, give publicity also to the enclosed
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    The Trade Mark Case.
    157 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, 1 desire to call your attention to an inaccuracy in the report of the Trado Mark case in yesterday’s paper in the evidence of tho witness Si Boon. Your report contains the following words He wrote to the
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    Classical Dancing.
    651 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I was present at the opening night at the Hippodrome Circus, and as a professoress of the genuine classical dancing, allow me to express my opinion on the socalled “Classical Dancing" exhibited on that occasion. 1 would advise the audience
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    Cheang Chew Case.
    129 10 T o the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— It is hardly likely an appeal to the Colonial Secretary will be made, as previous occasions have proved the futility of this pro cedure. The case of the Captain of the Onda may’ be remarked. The circumstances, etc.,
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    Moslem Holidays.
    344 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In your issue of the 11th instant, there appeared an article to the effect that a meeting was held at the Moslem Association, Singapore, with a view to petitioning the Government to have the Hari Kaya Puasa and the liari Kaya
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    German Telegrams
    910 13 Berlin, September ft. Herr Kiderlen will discuss the Morocco question with the Imperial Chancellor, who returns to Berlin to-day. The next conference with M. Cuiiihon will take place to day or to morrow. The Norddoutsche intimates that the negotiations are now running more smoothly than before the interruption.
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  • Shipping Intelligence.
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      Arrivals.
      297 14 September C. Apcar, Brit, str, Townnond, Hongkong, Peterson Simon** Bingo Maru, Jap. Htr., Soyeda, Bombay, Pater hou Simons Dilwara, Brit, str Hodgnou, K’goon, BotiHtoad Boribat. Siam, str., Persm. Bangkok, Kant Asiatic Coy. Shantnrg, Brit, wtr., Kobinhon, Hongkong, W. Mansfield 7 Gracchi)*, Brit, str., Patrick, Sydm y, McAlister Arcadia, Brit-
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      Clearances.
      226 14 September 6 ToleiD&ckuH, Brit. Htr., lioogkong, Shanghai Birgo Maru, Jap. fitr., lloogkoug aud Japan Yugala, Siam. Mtr., Bangkok via port^. 7 Minhima Maru, Jap. Htr Hongkong, Japan bilwaru, lJfit. htr., Choribon Dunera. Brit. Htr., Calcutta via ports Boualdrr, Brit, ntr., Hongkong and Jav an 8 Belgravia, (hr. str., Hankow
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    ANGLO-SIAMESE BOUNDARY. Arduous Work of the Delimitation Commission.
    333 14 Mr. Meadows Frost, in his report on Perl is for last year, observes that on February 6 the Anglo Siamese Boundary Commissioners reached Perils to start their labours in delimitating the frontier between Perlis, Kedah and Siamese territory. Colonel Jackson, the Surveyor-General
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    WIRELESS IN THE PHILIPPINES. A System of Fourteen Stations Recommended.
    230 14 The Mauila Joint Wireless Board lias issued its final report, which is a very interesting and voluminous cue. It heartily recommends a system of wireless telegraphy for the use of the civil government, the army and navy in the islands,
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    Strange Industries.
    138 14 Writing from Tsiuehow in the Kansu Proviuct of Chitin, a writer in the N. C. Daily Nr ws says:- In Taoehow i saw some strange industries. Out: was the keeping of l.n ge stags as bip* as a fair-sized 1 1« i s<*, retired for the sake of
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    The Hazel Dollar Ashore
    108 14 News reached Shanghai on August 2s that the hollar Line steamer ilu/.el Dollar, bound from Seattle to Hankow with a cargo of lumber, had gone ashore cither on the previous Sunday night or early next morning when leaving Mororan (Japan). According to latest advices, it was
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    Trade and Finance.
    259 14 Singapore, Skptkmhkk IB. 1911 EXCHANGE. Ok London —Bank 4 m/s *2/4 T T Demand 2/4 Private 6 tu/t 2/4 <5 do 8 u i/»* 2/41 Ok GaanANt —Bank d/d 2884 Private B m/s 2424 On Feakoi—Bank d/d 2944 Private 8 m It 299 Ok India—Bank T. T.
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    Stocks and Shares.
    1010 14 Singapore, Skptkmrkr 18, 1911 MINING. Issue 72 Value Buyers. Seilors. 10 10 Belat Tin 4.00 4.10 10 10 Bruang 3.00 3.60 10 10 Braoeb Hyd 6.00 6.00 10 10 Kaaaboi 160 1.75 XI XI Kinta Tin 20.00 22.C0 XI XI Kledang Tin 1.60 2.00 XI XI Lahat
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