The Straits Budget, 21 September 1911
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1911-09-21 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXV NO. 2797 Singapore, Thursday, September 21, 1911. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTUI Price 25 cents28 words
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Article201 1911-09-21 1 LEADERS Strikes in Anti-Climax 8 Diplomatic Bargaining 8 Flourishing Malaya 8-9 If There be War 9 Mr. Ridley’s Retirement 9-10 The Expert Once Moro 10 Local ani> General— Local and Personal 1-2 Correspondence 2-8 Mr. Schomburgk's Death 8 Funeral of*Mr. Gaw Boon Chan 8 Local Telegrams 4201 words
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Article3568 1911-09-21 1 < )wing to an accumulation of surplus stocks, the Scottish Mineral Oil Company has sold to the Standard Oil Company largo quantities of refined oil at 1 jd. per gallon. At Messrs, Chine Keng Lee and Co.'s sale room on September 18, the Bedok section of the3,568 words
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Article14 1911-09-21 2 [The Straits 1 imes is not re6j.CE8it.le for the opinions of its orrespondents.14 words
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Article733 1911-09-21 2 Classical Dancing.” To the Eelitor of the Straits Times. Sir, In re ference to N. Borowsky’s letter, of your last night’s issue regarding classical daue ing wherein he stated that I have never seen a “classic dance," I may assure you, Mr. Editor, and the* public of Singapore, that whatever733 words
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Article148 1911-09-21 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am directed by the Governor to inform you that Mis Excellency has received a te legram from Mis Majesty’s Ambassador at Constantinople, stating that cholera is now epiele'inic in Me cca and is sj reading, having alre ady148 words
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Article956 1911-09-21 2 To tlie Editor of the Straits Times. s h —Tlio cables from Europe indicate that the Franco German difficulties are likely to 1m: adjusted but surely it is high time that the continual annoyance which the rest of the world sutler from Germany be now dealt with. The956 words
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Article311 1911-09-21 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. I enclose copy of a letter I had the honour of receiving from the Hon. the Colonial Secretary to-day and shall thank you to publish it in your valuable paper.— Yours, etc., •I. M. Handy. St. Mary’s Dispensary, September311 words
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Article207 1911-09-21 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Allow’ me to clear up some miscon- options (vide Correspondence Moslem Holidays,” Straits Times, 13.9. 11.) which have arisen concerning the meeting held last Sunday at the Moslem Association, for the puli' >se of addressing II. E. the Governor with207 words
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Article351 1911-09-21 3 lo the Editor of the Straits Times. < At the grave risk of being “warm'd the folly of laying down the law regardfootball matters of which 1 am ignorant and the even greater folly of giving reasons for my absurd dicta, may 1 refer briefly to the correspondence351 words
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Article539 1911-09-21 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. The interesting ceremony, so gra phically described in your Saturday’s issue, when Mr. II. X. Uidley was honoured in receiving at the hands of 11.E. The Govoruor the insignia of the C.M.G. again calls to mind the fact that the539 words
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101 1911-09-21 3 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, In your issue of yesterday it is stated that the K.M.S. Government has suppressed a Chinese organisation bearing the name of 'l'he Chinese Young Men's Christian Assoeia tion. I trust you will )>e good enough to publish the101 words
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Article102 1911-09-21 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Would you kindly remind owners of motor-cars through the medium of your paper that at the unearthly hour of two in the morning there seems no reason why, whilst passing through Orchard Load, they should allow their syces to tootle102 words
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275 1911-09-21 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The distressing death of Mr..f. It.. I ones at Seremban station will perhaps bring home to the railway authorities the necessity of taking steps to minimise the risk of such accidents in future. At all the intermediate stations275 words
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Article268 1911-09-21 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—As one who has for many years known the above named gentleman, I regret that it was considered necessary to insert in your issue of yesterday certain references to his business misfortunes and also a statement that “the broking268 words
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300 1911-09-21 3 The death occurred early on September 19 at Lew A re< pliers, Serangoon Hoad, of Mr. Carl Schomburgk, who could claim, by the narrow majority of twelve hours, the distinction of lx*ing the oldest German resident in300 words
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305 1911-09-21 3 The ordinary half yearly meeting of shareholders in tin: Karangan Hydraulic Tin Mining Company, Limited, took place this week at the office of the general agents Messrs. Paterson, Sum ns mid Co., Penang. Those present were the lion. I(.305 words
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Article187 1911-09-21 3 The funeral of the lute Mr. Gaw Boon Chan, who was shot recently at I’asir Pan jane, took place on September Id from his resi deuce, Sunlight Mouse, 15, Syeil Ah Itoud, the cortege leaving at H. 15 am. The coffin was wrapfiod in187 words
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Local Telegrams.
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Article102 1911-09-21 4 (Fkom Ouk Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 18. Good progress is being made witli the improvements to Pulau Jerejak quarantine camp. The tyjm of latrine is being altered and more hathino tanks are being ereeUsl. Arrangements are being made for the filtra tion of the fresh water and the102 words
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Article103 1911-09-21 4 (Fkom Ouk Own Correspondent). Penang, Septenber 18. A slight fire has taken place at the Penang Chd>, where owing to a short circuit in the electric wires in the ns if a tic* of the rafters ignited. The outbreak was easily extinguished. with little damage. The103 words
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Article41 1911-09-21 4 (Fkom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 18. The Appeal Court has granted an application for leave to ap|teal to the Privy Council in the Chaugloon estate case (a dispute over option money). There was considerable argument.41 words
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Article29 1911-09-21 4 (Fkom Ouii Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 14. Mr. 11. Hewlett, clerk in-charge of Water Accounts, Singapore Municipality, has been appointed assistant secretary of the Penang Municipality.29 words
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Article84 1911-09-21 4 (From Ouk Own Corkkspondknt.) Penang, September lf». With reference to the Krubong gang robbery ease tried at the Malacca Assizes, when two of the accused wore convicted of murder, it will he remembered that Mr. .Justice Thornton reserved, as a point of law, the question whether a84 words
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Article28 1911-09-21 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 15. The Association football match between Klaug and Singapore, at Klaug, has been postponed till the 80th inst.28 words
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Article53 1911-09-21 4 (From Quit Own Coruksi>oni>knt.) Penang, September 19. A Mohammedan Football Association has been inaugurated in Penang, on similar lines to the Malaya Football Association of Singa pore. A number of native clubs have signified their intention of joining. Mr. K. E. Col man. magistrate, is included in the53 words
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Article75 1911-09-21 4 (Fkom Our Own Cokkksi>oni>knt). Penang, September IH. Private advices from London report that the bull syndicate which has been controlling the tin market is liquidating. It is rumoured in London that this is due to internal dissension in the syndicate. If this is true, then; will probably75 words
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Article76 1911-09-21 4 (I'Hom Our Own CnititKsi’ONnKNT.) Penang, September 19. At an extraordinary general meeting of the Flu Piah tin mine held at noon to-day, it was resolved to subdivide the capital in{o 10,000 dollar shares, crediting live shares of the new de nomination as dollar shares paid up and76 words
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Article27 1911-09-21 4 (From Our Own Corrksrondent.) Penang, September 19. The output of the Tongkah Harbour tin company for the first fortnight in this month was 1,479 piculs.27 words
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Article23 1911-09-21 4 Dir Ohtasiatischh Lloyd Tklkoram. Berlin, September 19. Obituary notices in antagonistic papers recognize the honesty and heroism of M. Stolypin.23 words
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Article31 1911-09-21 4 (Fkom Ouk Own Correspondent.) London, September 19. Sir Robert Hart is suffering from pneumoniacoiuplications, and specialists have been summoned to attend him at his residence at Marlow.31 words
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Article47 1911-09-21 4 (Fkom Our Own Cokkkspondknt.) Penang, September 19. The local St. Andrew’s Society Ims elected the Rev. E. Lawson president for the ensuing year. It was also unanimously resolved to invite Sir Arthur Young to become patron of the Society in succession to Sir John Anderson.47 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article781 1911-09-21 4 S.C.C. Tournament. The preliminary rounds of tho S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament commenced on September 13, witli the following results: D Sinolks. D. Main beat D. T. Lewis, w.o. T. M. Sherviugtou v. C. T. A. Robertson, unfinished. A. R. Horne beat C. L. Duff, 6—1, 6—3. C. It.781 words
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Article304 1911-09-21 4 S. C. C. Tournament Final. The final match of the S.C.C. cricket tournament, between the Club eleven and the Telegraph Co. eleven, was continued ou September 16. At tho close of play the latter wero leading by a generous margin. The following are the scores, the match beiug continued304 words
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Article756 1911-09-21 4 Singapore Golf Club. Tho final tio of the mixed foursome competition for a prize presented by Mr. J. Holloway was played off on the 13th iust., on the Racecourse Links and was won by Miss Gunn and Mr. T. G. Treadgold, Mr. aud Mrs. Newall securing the prize for756 words
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Article193 1911-09-21 4 As we write, says the .lava Bode of the 9th inst., there is a gigantic fire raging at Tanjong Priok. One of the oil tanks of the Asiatic Petroleum Company caught tiro yesterday and is still burning, there being no way of extinguishing the flames.193 words
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1855 1911-09-21 5 The Malay Mail publishes the following confidential report of Mr. U. K. Stubbs, of tl, > Colonial Office, who recently visited Ihtlaya to enquire into the conditions of the Government service: The Karl1,855 words
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503 1911-09-21 5 Throughout the Straits and the Kcderatcd Malay States the news of the death, from sunstroke, of Mr. Walter Percy Spiers, proprietor of the business of the Seaview Hotel, Tanjong Katong, and owner of the International Restaurant, will be received503 words
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244 1911-09-21 5 In their weekly share circular dated September 16, Messrs. Fraser and Co. say Another quiet week has passed, though a little more activity has been evident in in dustrials. A steady tone prevails in rubber and mining shares, with little change244 words
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545 1911-09-21 5 A cories|>ondcnt writes: On Monday night, 11th inst., at 9.60, a murderous attack was made on the oI<l Chinese man who keeps the little refreshment stall at the Newton railway station. The two Malays who are resiionsible for this dastardly545 words
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184 1911-09-21 5 Tim Chino American Steamship Company, Capital ami (Joiurmrco understands, has not progressed further than it «1 1« 1 a few weeks aj»o. The same Chinese tnerehants are rather inclined not to he draped into these ventures: and they have always found184 words
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Article94 1911-09-21 5 Siam has electricity, and the thoughtful manufacturers of it have (says a home pa|x i) provided to the best of tinn ability for every conceivable accident. I'W instance, when the lights out. the remedy is to follow the directions in this not ice Sir, for the94 words
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1214 1911-09-21 6 There- was a large* gathering in the- Le-gis lative-('oiim-il Chanibe-rou Se-pte-mlw-r lb whe n His Kxce-llency the; Governor, Sir Arthur Yemng, K.(’.M.G., pre-sente-el to Mr. 11. N. Kielley, Dire ctor of the Kotanie iarde ns, and to Mr. W.1,214 words
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527 1911-09-21 6 The Pritish cruiser Bedford belonging to the Pritish Asiatic Squadron sank off Quelpart Island on July 20, last year. The sunken rock on which the cruiser ran owing to a dense fog prevailing is situated very near the shore of the island,527 words
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1235 1911-09-21 6 The celebration of the birthday of 11 in Higl moss Ibrahim, Sultan of Joliorc, was marred, on the night of September 17. by the unfortunate fact that His Highness was unable to be present owing to an attack1,235 words
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Article257 1911-09-21 6 The trade mark forgery caso brought by Messrs. John Little and Co. against Lye Joou Sang, of South Canal Road.euded on Sept. I", in the acquittal of the defendant. Addressing the court for the defence, Mr. Everitt said that to bring home the charge, selling257 words
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Article271 1911-09-21 6 A Bangkok correspondent sends to the Hamburger Nachrichteu an appreciative account of the new military movement set on foot in Siam by the Kiug. He points out that the name of “Wild Tigers” given to tinvolunteer corps was borne in earlier ecu turics by a271 words
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1763 1911-09-21 7 The half-yearly general mooting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Fxchango was held in the Fxchange Room on September 1h, when members were informed of what had taken place during tlx* previous six months. The lion.1,763 words
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526 1911-09-21 7 At the Teutonia Club, on September In the Singajioro Philharmonic Society gave a most enjoyable orchestral coucert, not the least gratifying feature of which was the very eon siderablc audience that attended. It was encouraging to observe that the claims of music526 words
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Article211 1911-09-21 7 The following despatch addressed to the Ollicer Administering tin; Government by the Secretary of State is published in the Ga/ette: Downing Street, August 17. 1911. Sir, —I have the honour to express to you the gratification of His Majesty’s Government at receiving representatives of the Military Forces211 words
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Article46 1911-09-21 7 We* understand that Mr. Su Yii-tclm. the Cliinesc Consul General at Singapore, is to Ik: transferred to Java. This appointment is made an the result of tins recent ('onveii tion between China and the Netherlands. Mr. Su Yu tellu leaves Singapore in November.46 words
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213 1911-09-21 7 At a special meeting of the Krcmantlo Lumpers' I nion held on August ;W) the question of the employment of coolie laliour on the SingajMMe boats trading bctwei u Fremantle aud Singn|>orc, via port*, wus discussed in camera. <>n Scptemlx213 words
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208 1911-09-21 7 The compradorc of the Yokohama branch of the Chartered Hank of India, Australia and China has, says the China Press, itcen arrested on a charge of misappropriating Yen H 1,700 and the case is now in the hands of the Public Procurator.208 words
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Article222 1911-09-21 7 A ease with some unusual features was tried by Mr. Ifeattie in Malacca District Court on September lf>. A Malay speeial detee tive, named Saimwce, was charged, at the instance of Captain Dewar, G.P.0., wjtli having given false information to a public servant and also with222 words
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Article169 1911-09-21 7 The Sourabaya Cnuraut of the ‘2nd inst. gives an account of a terrible accident that (lay on board the Dutch man of war llcrtog Hendrik, while at gun practice in the Straits of Madoera, which cost the lives of two marines and a blue jacket. Ten169 words
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Article34 1911-09-21 8 Vowlkr.On September 18, at Seletar, the wife of W. E. Vowler, of a son. Pkrrkac. —On September IS, at No. 9, Burrnah Hoad, Singapore, the wife of 11. M. Perrcau, of a son.34 words
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Article38 1911-09-21 8 Saladis—Hikikniiol/. At St. Hcorge's Church, Penang, on September 14, Hill, by the Rev. F. W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, Max Saladin, Manager of Tehing Tinegi Estate of the Snngie Salang HubberCo, Ltd., East Coast, Sumatra, to llenrietto Hietcnhol/.38 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1099 1911-09-21 8 —Straits Times, September 14. Once before, when HtrikeH were epidemic, the remark was mode that it only needed a strike of wives and sweethearts to complete the circle. It did not occur to the person who made that observation that there might be a strike of school—Straits Times, September 14. - 1,099 words
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Article1172 1911-09-21 8 Straits Times. September 15. We are drawing towards the close, it may be hoped, of the long process of bargaining between Germany and France. If the former does uot accept the conditions offered by tho latter without more demur, there will be a strong feeling that she isStraits Times. September 15. - 1,172 words
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Article1115 1911-09-21 8 will be tlu» excess of its prosj)erity. Straits Tilings. September The report on the Federated Malay States for the year 1910 makes good reading. There is probably no territory under the protection of the British Crown, or, indeed, under any other, that has done so well or thatwill be tlu» excess of its prosj)erity. Straits Tilings. September - 1,115 words
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Article1201 1911-09-21 9 Straits Times, September IH. A rumour was running round Singapore on Saturday that German firms here had received private messages stating that German troops were being moved towards the French frontier. Simultaneously, wo received a German cable saying that there was iutense excitement in Paris overStraits Times, September IH. - 1,201 words
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Article1152 1911-09-21 9 cannot wish for a 8oun«l<*r advisor.—Straits Times. September 19. NV o print today a letter from a corres poudeut whoso intimato connection with the rubber industry makes him representative. Ho refers to the impending retirement of Mr. if. N. Hidloy on whom a conspicuous decoration for distinguishedcannot wish for a 8oun«l<*r advisor.—Straits Times. September 19. - 1,152 words
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Article1205 1911-09-21 10 Straits Times, September *2O. We had a call some time ago from a goixl old planter whonc estate had berm the subject of a solo from one company to another. We naturally inquired how lie was getting on under his new Board, and he shook hisStraits Times, September *2O. - 1,205 words
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Advertisement92 1911-09-21 8 Tb* Po.t fr*>e price of the Straits Times ie |3B a year The poet fret price of the Straits Budget i« $l4 a year. It it not neceaatnr to aubecribe for a year. The aubacriptiona for ahorter perioda are at the tame proportionate rate aa for a year. The Straits92 words
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Obituary169 1911-09-21 8 DEATHS. Cluniks-Ros*. —On September 14, at 5, Wilkie Itoad, Singapore William CluniesItoss aged 60 years. Sri Kits. At Tanjong Katong, on September 15, Walter Percy Spiers, aged 80, Pro prietor of the Sea View Hotel. Ckaik. —On August 2b, in the Red Sea. Catherine McLeod, the second daughter of Mr.169 words
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Article1669 1911-09-21 10 For nearly throe hours on September 18 the Bandmann Opera Company amused a full house at the Victoria Theatre with The Chocolate Soldier, which, as probably most people know, has been adapted from the story of George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man. As a comic1,669 words
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1378 1911-09-21 11 The Case of Revolvers. ALLEGED CONSPIRACY WITH GERMAN FIRM. Ordered Muslin —Got Arms. The various aspects of the allegtxl attempt to smuggle a case of revolvers into the Colony were debated by counsel in the District Court on September 14, Mr. Firmstonc on the bench. The defendant, Mohatned Cassini Mansoor,1,378 words
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368 1911-09-21 11 The non-magnetic yacht Carnegie arrived in Colombo harbour a few days ago, from Mauritius. She was to remain a short time and then set sail for Batavia. The world’s mission of the yacht is but half completed, and for two368 words
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1023 1911-09-21 11 Although at tho beginning of lasi week there was something like 20,000 bags of No. 1 quality Siamese rice iu the hands of local importers no business was transacted on no count of tho exorbitant Jprico being asked.1,023 words
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454 1911-09-21 11 At the end of 1910, according to the Board of Trade Labour Gazette, the number of registered and unregistered trade unions known to the department to ho iu existence was 1,154, exclusive of a few. generally unimportant, from which complete returns had454 words
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Article130 1911-09-21 11 Mr. Wymlliam Jones, who has come to tho East as general manager of the Anglo Haxou Petroleum Co.’s huge oil conccssmn in Sarawak, will leave Singapore for the terri tory iu the course of a few days, lie has been iu the Colony for tin* past130 words
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Article4933 1911-09-21 12 Long and s|>ecially iiiqxirtant messages will be found under separate headings. All the other Reuter telegrams received during the paHt week arc given IkjIow. Wednesday, September 1.1. Reuter s correspondent in Paris wires that a semi4,933 words
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Article859 1911-09-21 13 Berlin, September 18. During tlic German manoeuvres, a military airship motor exploded and destroyed jiarts of the balloon cover. No lives were lost. The French reply was iu the main tixod yesterday bv the ministry. It accepts several German poitits, and declines others; and makes new proposals for859 words
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Article227 1911-09-21 13 A Chinese organisation with its licadquar tors in Kuala Lumpur has been suppressed by the F. M. S. Government. I rider the name of the Chinese Young Men’s Christian Associa tion, or the Cluing Kwok ('hing Win Yik Choi Win, a body of Chinese has tor the227 words
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Article163 1911-09-21 13 Mr. Kalph Itrown, who stepped into our sanctum on S« ptcmlxT '<o, is one of those coli In itios whose hnhhy is walking ronnil the world, lie set out from New Zealand in I'.M) 4 uinl if he circles the planet hy he wins L’o.IKH). I163 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article253 1911-09-21 14 Saptambar II Peter Morob, Has. str., Htrande, Moji, Borneo Coy. Ltd. 8enegambia, Ger. str., Eckhorn, Hamburg, Behn Meyer Indrasamha, Brit, str., Seaton, Yokohama, Bebn Meyer 14 8nmatra, Brit. dr„ Le Mare, I .'don, P. A O. Kut Sang. Brit. sir.. Bradley. Caloutta, Boustoad Kum Sang, Brit, str., Wueeler, Hongkong,253 words
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Article257 1911-09-21 14 September IS Rendsburg, tier, str., Hamburg via ports Fook Sang, Brit, str., Penang and Caloutta Peter Morch, Ran. str., Calcutta Sibir, Run. str., Vladivostok Sencgambia, Gor. str Japan via ports 14 Glonfarg, Brit, str., Hongkong, Shanghai Socotra, Brit, str, Antwerp via ports Indrasamha, Brit, sir., Sabang, Now York Taroba,257 words
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358 1911-09-21 14 Ah an instance ot strange revenge the following incidenta would be bard to equal. Yet they are rejMirteii from a district where there baa betm intercourse with foreigners for fifty years at least, writes a Canton correspondent of358 words
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371 1911-09-21 14 The development of the Peninsular railway system, says the Bangkok Times, continues to exercise the minds of |>cop]o in the Straits and the F.M.S., and if the Taiping pajier is well informed the future would seem to be somewhat371 words
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Article114 1911-09-21 14 1'.8. N - 1'.8.N. A year ago I knew von not When I was member of a mens No French cuisine could then be got (A year ago I knew you not!) A soulloHH cook then stirred the pot And stirred my wrath —but I confess A year ago114 words
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Article260 1911-09-21 14 SINGAPORE, Skptkmkkr 20 1911. EXCHANGE. On Lowdow—Bank 4 m/i 2/4* Demand 2/4 Private 6 m/« 2/4 3 3 do 8 m/e 2/4t Ow Gssmanv—Bank d/d 2884 Private 8 m/a 2424 On Frawcb—Bank d/d 2944 Private 8 m/s 299 On India—Bank T. T. 1744 Private 80 d/s 176260 words
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Article1007 1911-09-21 14 Singapore, September 20, 1911. MINING. Issue !S Value Buyers. Sellers 10 10 Belat Tin 4.00 4,16 10 10 Bruang 8.60 4.60 10 10 Bruseb Hyd 6.00 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.60 1.70 41 41 KintaTio 16.50 18.75 41 41 Labat Mines 18.25 14.75 10 10 Malacca Tin1,007 words
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Advertisement151 1911-09-21 15 HOWARTH ERSKINE, LD. Entflneera and Contraotora, Singapore. HSSwaSvT* GAS ENGINE AND SUCTION GAS PLANT. "k'Wl (WITUU *OE ANTHRACITE, OOKB, CHARCOAL AND OTHBR FUELS). AOCNTS FOB HONNBBVS .VY; v' ‘T OIL ENGINE. SMALL OIL CONSUMPTION NO NAKBD FLAME 11 NO CONTINUOUSLY BURNING LAMP! II V EXPERTS DECLARE THE BBEr. »nd AdT.Pt.gw151 words
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Advertisement417 1911-09-21 15 fk$ only I todlolno of tho kind owardan a vtrti/lcnte ot tho Calcutta inhibition, 1933-4, opon to Registered. Dr. LALOR’S Trade Mark. MMNHKKMi I HA8 THE LARQE8T SALE OF ANY PH08PH0RIC MEDICINE IN THE WORLD. Vor forty JMri hat maintained lu worldwide reputation m the Beet eed •mly »afe reliable417 words
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Advertisement280 1911-09-21 16 TI Electrical, Mechanical, Marine Civil Engineers Shipbuilders, EBTATE TOOLB, BTOREB AND REQUISITES. I Lartfe Stooka. Prompt Delivery. r /j PROPRIETORS OF THE “PAT” TAPPING .KNIFE. W• II X V/ BERTRAM’S Rubber Machinery AWARDED Ist PRIZE AND GOLD 1 MEDAL, SINGAPORE, 1910. X Rubber Factories, Drying Sheds, Smoke Houses, V\ Coolie280 words
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Advertisement53 1911-09-21 16 Before purchasing or hiring a piano send for New Illustrated Catalogue of PIANOS 4 Over 1,300 of these High-class instruments are now in use from MANCHURIA TO THE STRAITS. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PRICES FROM 9240 CASH or in Terms to Suit You. HIRE FROM $lo PER MONTH. S. Moutrie (So., Jbd.,53 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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1239 1911-09-21 1 We quote below the best available London list from the reports brought by the last mail, and add local quotations from the list prepared by Messrs. Fraser and Co. (Singapore ob tie corresponding date for1,239 words
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Article121 1911-09-21 2 London and Sinoai*obr Ruiihkk Pricks 1 Ornkral— Amazon Kasni Buhls r Exjxirts 2 Singa)v»re Rubber Auction 2 Rubber Statistics 9 Rubber Items I The Rubber Industry 4 Rubber Companies Penalised 1 Highland and Lowlands Dividend 1 Romance of Kub1x*i; 5 Forward Sales of Rubber 5 Rubber Production 5 fJ.S.121 words
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187 1911-09-21 2 (From Our Own ('okkksconmknr.) London, September 19. The rubber auctions this week showed a decidedly improving tone. The quantity offered was 142 tons (975 tons Malayan) compared with 194 tons ClHli Malayan) at tho last auction. The187 words
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1786 1911-09-21 2 The ordinal general meeting of the shareholders of the Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on August 21, at the London Chamber of Commerce. Oxford Court. Cannon Street, K.C., Mr. Keith Fraser \ihiithiiot (Chairman of the company) presiding.1,786 words
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Article105 1911-09-21 2 His Majesty’s Consul at Para (Mr. G. A. Poison) has forwarded the following statis ties of the exports of rubber from Para, Manaos. hpiitos. and Itacoatiara during the crop year (year ended June 3()>, PJIO-l I To the I'nitcd States from Para. 6.911,813 kilogs; Manaos, (>,361,072105 words
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93 1911-09-21 2 Sungei Kapar’s Double Win. (From Our Own Cokkkhpondknt.) London, Septcnibci |;i. Delayed awards at the recent Rubber Exhibition have now tx*cn issued. The India Rubber Journal shield for tho best samplcof Plantation Para rubber lias txs>u won bv Sungei Kapar, while highly com93 words
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343 1911-09-21 2 (From Our Own Cohkkspondknt.j Kuala Lumpur, September 15. A fatal accident occurred at Seromban railway station yesterday. Mr, J. It. Jones, manager of Peugkalen Durian Estate, while alighting from a moving train, fell betweeu the train and the platform and343 words
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Article13 1911-09-21 2 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.13 words
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Article131 1911-09-21 2 To the Editor of the Straits Tom's Sir, Even rubber company directors must reckon with politics, and if one of them could arise and give his valuable assistance to France by teaching her how to avoid war say with (iermany —thus preventing a fall of values on131 words
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Article89 1911-09-21 2 At the second auction held by the Siug.i pore Chamber of Commerce Bubber Assoeia tion on September 19, in the Exchange Boom, the following prices were realized: No. 1 sheet $266 to §260 per picul. Scrap §196 No. 2 §17.7 No. 1 pale crepe §275 hid. and89 words
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1117 1911-09-21 3 1 h* first ordinary general meeting of the Operators Trust. Limited, was held on August 2.'k at Salisbury House, London Wall, K.C.. Mr. Walte*r Leigh-Hunt presiding. Tin* Chairman said: As we have mado tho r,.|M»rt which1,117 words
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305 1911-09-21 3 According to the customary statistics prepared by the firm of Hecht for the year ended with .June 30, the total production of rubber throughout the world amounted to 79.305 tons in 1910-11, as compared with 70,553 tons in the twelve months305 words
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302 1911-09-21 3 The directors, of the London Sumatra Rubber and Produce (Jo., in their report bathe first financial period to March 31, 1911, state that since the statutory meeting a considerable amount has been expended in obtaining labour, tho cost of which has greatly increased during the302 words
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Article1926 1911-09-21 3 The first ordinary general meeting of the Anglo-1 )utch Plantations of Java, Limitt*d, was held on August 24, at ('Atinon Street Hotel, K.C., the Hon. Chas. Hodley Strutt, Chairman of tho company, presiding, In the course of a1,926 words
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2037 1911-09-21 4 The recent enormous growth and progress of the Federated Malay States is very clearly set forth in the annual report for 1910 compiled by Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.G., in his capacity as2,037 words
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Article262 1911-09-21 4 Mr. M. 1*. C. Tnke, au old aud experienced planter from Assam, lias been up|*ointcd manager of Kliota Tampin estate. Mr. .F. A. B. Nicliol, assistant surgeon on the Krian estate, died on Tuesday night, in hospital, of blackwater fever. The funeral took place the next evening. An262 words
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415 1911-09-21 4 From the L. and C. Express of August > r, we take the following:— The market for Para is firm and dearer with a scarcity of sellers. Hard Fine on the' spot is quoted 4s. l(kl. value415 words
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Article254 1911-09-21 4 Another asjiect of the carelessness, or. may lie, ignorance, of local company directors in regard to the requirements of the Companies Ordinance is illustrated by recent proceed ings taken by the Registrar. It is laid down in the ordinance that the first balance sheet and accounts of254 words
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Article76 1911-09-21 4 Messrs. Barlow aud Co., Kuala Lumpur, write that they have received telegraphic, advice from the secretaries of the Highlands and Lowlands Para Kubber Co., informing them that an interim dividend of 7 i per cent, less income tax has been declared. I his dividend is payable76 words
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1046 1911-09-21 5 Among the pioneers of modern industry, -ays the Daily Chronicle, must be reckoned Mr. H. A. N\ ickham, the man who first brought the seeds of thoiievea tree from the I'pper Amazon to our Lantern i>ossessions. and so1,046 words
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775 1911-09-21 5 The report of the Sungei Bagan Bubber Co.. Ltd., just issued, is another addition to the series of unpleasant documents issued, within the past year, to lex*al rubber shareholders. There is no shortage of area to make known but there775 words
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1212 1911-09-21 5 The first ordinary general meeting of the members of Kwaloe Bubber Estate *s,'Limited, was held on August 21, at the registered office of the company, 1, Kast India Avenue, Leadenlmll Street, K.C. Mr. Bichard Hoffmatin (the Ghairmau of the coniiiauy pro1,212 words
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438 1911-09-21 5 Tin* directors of tho Tangool Bublxu* Kstatcs, in their first annual report up to April 80, 1911, state that the company was incorporated on February 29, 1910. In order to comply with the laws of Java, as mentioned in the438 words
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Article194 1911-09-21 5 The Financier announces that the follow ing forward sales of rubber have been corn pleted Anglo-Malay.—The directors have sold a further Ik tons of their No. 1 ruhbci at Is. 7d. per If), for delivery throughout the year 1912, in about equal quantities of I 1194 words
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938 1911-09-21 6 Having published the various estate returns as received, we now tabulate them so as to show the monthly production since the beginning of the year together with the average monthly output, fractions excepted, during 1910. At the foot938 words
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1144 1911-09-21 6 The shareholders of the S«h> Kee Rubber Estates, Limited, held their first annual meeting at Shanghai, on September 8, aud after hearing a report read bv the Chairman, Mr. H. O. White, to the effect that the company's1,144 words
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365 1911-09-21 6 A Central News dispatch from New York, dated August 16, contains this announcement, some details of which it will be remembered have already appeared in our columns:—The News Bureau Association states that with the recent purchase of 70.000365 words
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Article104 1911-09-21 6 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. write:—Wo b©£ to inform you we have to-day received cablod advice that at a meeting of Hhareholders o* the Heawood Tin and Rubber Estate. Ltd., held on 15th inst., it was decided to declare a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent,104 words
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