The Straits Budget, 22 February 1912
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Title Section28 1912-02-22 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXVI NO. 2819 Singapore, Thursday, February 22, 1912. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTUM Price 25 cents28 words
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Article299 1912-02-22 1 leaders Mr. Asquith as Premier 10 Explaining the Mission 10 Chinese Patriotism ...10-11 Parliament at its Best 11 The Logic of Exclusion 11 Local and General— Local and Personal 1-2 Parliament 3 Mrs. Charlie’s Waxworks 3 Singaj>ore Mortality Returns 4 Indians in Africa 4 Presbyterian Church 5299 words
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Article4643 1912-02-22 1 l ■°f tll Chineso New Year hu inln s f b 1 lu t le police courts where lifers an,l ,i 1, 01 s reckless cracker‘"ondav, lllks ar being dealt with. On kwer tli 0,10 magistrate sitting, no these elm-.i!. wero brought up on n H au4,643 words
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1334 1912-02-22 3 Reuter’s Telegram. London, February 14. was dull and dry when their Majesties we in State from Buckingham Palace to Westminster to open Parliament. There was tie usual brilliant scene in the House of f ,rds though it was somewhat dimmed by tReuter’s Telegram. - 1,334 words
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343 1912-02-22 3 Reuter’s Telegram. London, via Durban, February 15. The debate on the address in the House of Commons unexpectedly collapsed, following heated passages between Mr. Asquith and Mr. Bonar Law, which culminated in tins former indignantly repudiating charges of corruption.Reuter’s Telegram. - 343 words
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359 1912-02-22 3 Rbdtrr’s Tklkoram. Loudon, February 20. Mr. Smith, moving an amendment censuring the Government for proceeding with otlier matters before dealing with reform of the House of Lords, rccallod various Ministerial pledges and pronouncements ou tho subject of reform ofRbdtrr’s Tklkoram. - 359 words
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Article205 1912-02-22 3 In thn II ouso of Lords Lord Sheffield moved the Address. Lord Lansdowne urged caution in relation to Turco-Italian mediation. Lord Lansdowne said that in efforts to dispel misunderstandings such as had recently been brought into use on the eve of a serious quarrel the Government205 words
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558 1912-02-22 3 Mr. Justice Fisher has delivered judgment in the Suprome Court in the ease of Leo Hug Noo and another versus Woo Thong I'oh, in which the first plaintiff was stated to have requested defendant to advance her certain moneys on the security558 words
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177 1912-02-22 3 In the dark hours before the dawn on Kith inst., a collision took place between two steamers in the quarantine anchorage. The A pear liner Lightning was lying thero overnight; tho German steamer Kybfcls, from Samarang, arrived in tho very early hours. Not knowing whether ho177 words
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Article76 1912-02-22 3 This entertainment, postponed from January 27, will be given in the ictoria 1 heatro on Saturday, February 21. The waxworks (locally made) have, under the tuition of Mrs. Charlie, become very efficient and give life like represi ntations of the various characters a play by A. Sutro76 words
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Article13 1912-02-22 4 [The Straits Times ii not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.13 words
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Article147 1912-02-22 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I thank you for your comment on iny letter of the 12th. If the head of a department desires the co operation of, and gives crtxlit work done to, those serving under him. they will bo loyal, his works147 words
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Article786 1912-02-22 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I wish to bring to your notice tho most indecent show I have ever seen in my life at the Star Opera Company Theatre last night. The show is by a group of Egyptians, mostly by girls, who danced indecently.786 words
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Article264 1912-02-22 4 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,—1 rood a letter in your paper tho other day signed F. Adclborg. It said that the better element among planters do and will ever acknowledge” Mr. Sydney Moorhouse as “one of tho best and soundest authorities in264 words
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Article614 1912-02-22 4 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,—When tho Chineso are passing through a wave of enthusiasm for reform in all worn-out aud useless institutions, it is a standing wonder why the practice of bring crackers on all occasions and particularly during the first few days of614 words
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Article382 1912-02-22 4 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Will some of your football readers kindly enlighten us on the following point, which accidentally happened last NN ednesday in a cup tie match. A ball was sent to the goal but it went wide aud touched a s|>ectator standing382 words
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Article144 1912-02-22 4 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —May I suggest to some Health Department official that he take an early moruiug walk along Bencoolen Street. In return for his trouble 1 can guarantee him an excellent appetite for breakfast. The refuse cart has not been emptied for144 words
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Article84 1912-02-22 4 r I he mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the Hogistrar of Births and Deaths, show that during the weekending February 10, tin re were 2211 deaths, giving a ratio per milk; of population of Stt.ll. Malarial fever accounted for 12 deaths, phthisis 27, convulsions 22, beriberi84 words
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785 1912-02-22 4 Rkutkh’s Tklkgram. London via Durban, February 19. In the House of Lords Lord Ampthill raisod a debate on the grievances of Indians in the Transvaal. Ho asked, regarding the all e gations that the Portuguese at MozambiqueRkutkh’s Tklkgram. - 785 words
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1609 1912-02-22 5 I h, re was quite a good attendance at the ''.I congregational meeting of the memf ‘‘I, the Presbyterian Church held in the V" 1 on l fthinst., under the presidency .‘the instor, the Rev. W. Runciman, M.A., supported1,609 words
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Article105 1912-02-22 5 The following telegram, dated Tokio, February J, is printed in the Hongkong Daily Press: —Replying to questions in the Diet, Karon I'chida, Minister for Foreign Affairs, said the (iovernment was not concerned with the various loans reported to have been made to China. He admitted that events105 words
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617 1912-02-22 5 Judging by the figures in the Board of Trade returns, the outstanding feature of such a review is the fact that, in the year which saw the giant revolution stride through China, our exports of cotton goods617 words
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166 1912-02-22 5 Messrs. Fraser and Company's circular dated February 11, says A gene ral all-round improvement is noticeable in our market during the week under review, for alter opening dull wo close with a much firmer tendency and well maintained enquiry for both166 words
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491 1912-02-22 5 The report of 141I 4 1 u I’iuli, Limited, for the year ended December 01, lull, will ho prcKonted at the second annual meeting of shareholders, to he held at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang,491 words
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283 1912-02-22 5 Jtishop Oldham opened tlu: 20th session of tlio Malaysia Annual Methodist Conference yesterday with a Holy Communion Service. When the roll of the Conti re lice was c.ill* ed hy the llev. W in. K. Ilorley, the following answered to their283 words
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1095 1912-02-22 6 The liability for the payment of the cost of blowing up tin l.abiuui Steamship Company's steamer Kuiuitg, which caught tire an* I sun I oil Tanjoug Kutong on June ft), lull, was the subject of a magistrates appi al1,095 words
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383 1912-02-22 6 The annual meeting of the deographieal Association was he ld at Cnivorsity College. London. The report showed that the Association now had a membership of '.ib‘2. an increase of 00 during the year. Two new branches had been formed, one at Leeds383 words
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303 1912-02-22 6 As reported once before, the Japanese < iovernment ordered from Messrs. Kawashima, of Kyoto, probably the best known weavers of fancy fabrics in Japan, ten elaborate pieces of the Tsudzure ori tapestry, one of which is going to adorn the303 words
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1087 1912-02-22 6 A Disappointing Record. In The Times’ annual financial review I for FJ11 a bulky production of 8H pages— I appears an interesting article from that journal’s Singapore correspondent on the trade of the Malay IVninsiila during l'Jll. The writer, in his1,087 words
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333 1912-02-22 6 No great success can be won without great effort, and this finds proof in the case of Mile. Maria Carmi, who, in The Miracle at Olympia, has created such a profound impression as the Madonna. During the performance, and without her333 words
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Article215 1912-02-22 6 An a ITray between rival gangs of colli u carriers, reporte 1 recently, was the subject of trial in the third police court on 1 •”»11» inst. In all. fourteen Chinese appear* 1 charged with committing aUray. Folic* Inspector Hickey prosecuted ana Mr. Know I* defended215 words
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Article91 1912-02-22 6 The London All-India Moslem Leag'*' acknowledge donations amounting to td ‘2s. 7d. for and on behalf of the Red t i cs' Society, of Eenchurch Avenue, London, tin* funds are sufficient, the Red Crcsce’ Society will organise a relief mission England to go to the seat of91 words
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558 1912-02-22 7 S UN! BOOM! CHICK! Chinese President Adored With Strange Rites. rpi t xt ent to which Dr. Sun *at Sen is 1, V his follow -countrymen is scarcely 1 ‘T bv Europeans, bnt it is brought out r 1 V< .ount given by the New York corrosnt of U Diberte558 words
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Article161 1912-02-22 7 In a lecture on Dorset which Mr. Harry I’ounc-cy gave before a gathering of Dorsetjnen in London at the Holborn Restaurant, l,, h 1 'I'd to the great assembly on Shrove Ks Jay in the Georgian L’own Hall at Corfe Gtdli h»r the initiation of apprentices to161 words
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Article96 1912-02-22 7 '*1 m Long lias for many years lt a s I>cciality to bring out the first n each year and this policy be in 1912. Tlio following are m orc important issued in the 1 1,1 January :—Dangerous Dorothy, T 1 orb( Austin’s Career, by Violet 196 words
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623 1912-02-22 7 MUTINOUS COO LIES. Decks of Ship Cleared by Armed Police. Six coolies wbo were alleged to huvo cuused trouble on board the Phra Nang at the quarantine anchorage on February 7 wero arraigned before Mr. Maundrell, third magistrate, on 16th inst. There were two charges against them, namely, obstructing public623 words
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Article223 1912-02-22 7 At the meeting of the Legislative Council to-morrow, the Colonial Secretary will move That this Council approves a revote of r >,r.(jO, being the amount provided in the Estimates 1911, for the erection of a new line of telegraph poles from Prai to Parit Buntar. The Acting Treasurer223 words
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548 1912-02-22 7 Quite a number of people witnessed the demonstration of the Minimax fire extinguisher on the Raffles reclamation ground opposite the Raffles Hotel, on 10th inst. the Hon. C. W. Darbishire being among those present, while Superintendent Pett, of the Fire Brigade, was548 words
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288 1912-02-22 7 We regret to announce the death of Lieut.General Sir Gordon Douglas Pritchard, K.C.U., which, after a long illness, took place at his residence, Broekley Coonibc, Weybridge. on .January 24. Born in Im;{.'», the late officer had seen a great variety of active service. Two years after288 words
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833 1912-02-22 7 In the Second Police Court, Penang, on the 15th inst., Gustav Weasels was again charged lx fore Mr. K. K. Column, at tlie iuHtance of Messrs. Behr and Co., \n i11i criminal breach of trimt in respect of 10,H00833 words
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1301 1912-02-22 8 Further inquiry in shipping, railway, and general commercial circles, says the Morning Post, of January discloses the existence of considerable divergence of opinion as to whether the I nited States proposal for the indirect preferential treatment of1,301 words
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261 1912-02-22 8 It is now understood that the Jamica Direct Service, (Limited), a company with a capital of floo, which submitted a tender for a direct steamship service between Jamaica and Kn"lund, was registered by n presentatives of the Atlantic Fruit Company, in which the261 words
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Article126 1912-02-22 8 'I lie possibility <»l a local register heiii" kept in Shanghai under the amended lloii"koii" < h*dinauc.es is. says the N.C. Daily News, an event which should prove a healthy innovation to the position of the local companies, and should militate against the recurrence of some of126 words
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900 1912-02-22 8 One of the most interesting personalities in the whole of our colonial service has just arrived in Loudon, says the K veiling Standard. He is the lion. Staniforth Smith, the Administrator of Papua. He it was who some months ago900 words
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357 1912-02-22 8 Some time ago, says the China Mail, the present Viceroy of Canton, Chan Kwiuu Ming, intimated his desire to resign his post and proceed north. The fascination of the north is evidently very strong at present, for already the first Republican357 words
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326 1912-02-22 8 The following letter, written in Mukden on January *26, gives a striking picture of the sanguinary course of events there The Robespierre of China, Chang Tso lin. here is cutting off heads by the hundreds. I am not making things woise.326 words
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1063 1912-02-22 9 „der U.o head-lines “The Franco^Gern.an t v The Sceret of Agadir, M. Jules Treaiy* ou t n thc uopubijtjuo l raneaisc s storv which hascreated «iuite a sensa"‘"iu political circles, wrote the Pans cor,lent of the Daily Telegraph,1,063 words
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589 1912-02-22 9 Dealing with Mr. Laboucliere’s exclusion from the 1892 Government, the writer of the Daily Telegraph biography said :—Mr. Labouchere was the leader of tho deputation of Radical members that went to Mr. Majoribauks—the Chief Liberal Whip—to protest against tho Premiership of589 words
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Article106 1912-02-22 9 The F.M.S. Government Gazette of the lfith inst. has the following notifications Mr. Foo Clioo Choon to be a member of the Federal Council; I)r. T. 11. Clarke to be a health officer; Mr. S.lJ.lt. Keyne to be assistant engineer, P.W.D. Mr. li. Marriott to act as secretary106 words
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1111 1912-02-22 9 Earl Curzon, tho President, took the chair on January 15, at a very largely attended meeting of tho Royal Geographical Society, held at the Theatre, Burlington-Gardens, London, when Mr. Archibald Rose read a paper on “Tho Chinese1,111 words
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487 1912-02-22 9 The past year has witnessed a lot of reorganisation ut the Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur, and the result is reflected in the report for the twelve months to December .‘II, 1911. The membership has increased at a very rapid pace,487 words
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Article167 1912-02-22 9 Tho transport Itovvu, which arrived at Southampton on l)cccuibcr ‘29 from Karachi, took home tho Ist. Battalion I'rinco of Wale’s Own West Yorkshire after seventeen years’ absence on foreign service. The battalion, which is under the eommaud of Colonel W. de S. Cayley, has a total strength167 words
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Article64 1912-02-22 10 Sciimitz. At tint Maternity Hospital, Binga[>oro, on February 13, tin? wife of Mr. It. Schmitz, of a non. Maciknsas'. —At Essex Lodge, 1, StcvcnH Hoad, Singapore, on February lb. the wife of Alt ixamlcr Mac Lonmin, of Messrs. ilowartb Erskino, Ltd., of a daughter. Wkllinoton. —On February IH, at64 words
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Article17 1912-02-22 10 Haukkk—McFari.anh. —On January ?0, at Loudon, A.. 1.0. Ifarkor, M.D., late of Surawak, to Agnes McFarlano.17 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1065 1912-02-22 10 —Straits Times, February 1/5. Wo do not attach very great importance to tho rumours that Mr. Asquith may retire from the Premiership, and accept office as a Lord of Appeal. Human interest lies almost as much in tho fact that tho rumours exist as iu the—Straits Times, February 1/5. - 1,065 words
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Article935 1912-02-22 10 country as to Germany.—Straits Tim 0 February 16. On the whole our forecast of what led to the visit of Lord Haldane to Berlin appears to have been substantially correct. Germany did Hive tho hint that a visit from an English Minister would not be unwelcomo, andcountry as to Germany.—Straits Tim0 February 16. - 935 words
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Article1040 1912-02-22 10 they get enthusiastic helpers.— Straits Times, February 17. If it is true that Dr. Sun Yat Sen and |,j H cabinet have resigned and that Yuan Shi), Kai has been unanimously elected President by the Nanking Republicans, it is good news for China and all tho Chinese. Wothey get enthusiastic helpers.— Straits Times, February 17. - 1,040 words
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Article1064 1912-02-22 11 brains to thorn on their way.—Straits Times, February 20. Tho Houses of Parliament are at their best in discussing the address in reply to the speech from tho Throne. Any question can be ttised. theories good, bad and indifferent may be freely debated, the tone asbrains to thorn on their way.—Straits Times, February 20. - 1,064 words
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Article1096 1912-02-22 11 .—StraitH Times, February ‘2l. We arc glad that Lord Selborno has taken the trouble to deal fully and seriously with tho Indian immigration question in tho Housoof Lords. While High Commissioner of South Africa ho had the advantage of intimate acquaintance with every phaso of that.—StraitH Times, February ‘2l. - 1,096 words
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Advertisement92 1912-02-22 10 Th* Pont fr«« pric* of the Straits Times l« ft J *ftr The po*t free price of the Straits Itwlgit is $l4 a year It it not necesAurv to »ul»cnbe lor a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at ttie same proportionate rate as for a year. The Straits92 words
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Obituary51 1912-02-22 10 HEATHS. Pa UK Kit. —On January 13, at Lctchworth, 11. C. Parker, lato of Singajioru. Kkamkk.— At Gorontalo, on January 22, Captain T. Kramer, nn Tomini, ug«*l 5il years. North Borneo papers please copy. CoUNDON.- Suddenly on February 15, (’apt. John Coundon, formerly of tho Shell Line. By cable from51 words
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Article208 1912-02-22 11 A quiet but determined line of aetion has been entered upon by the Singapore police within tho past week, for the purpose of checking tho ravages of gang robbery in tho Settlement. One of the phases of this activity is tho surveillance of parties suspected of208 words
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Article97 1912-02-22 11 Tho death occurred on St. John’s Island on 10th inst., of .Mr. Gray, chief officer of tho local steamer Singapore. The deceased was suffering from smallpox when his vessel arrived from Haugkok last Tuesday aud was, in consequence, landed at St. Johns and placed in97 words
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Article1675 1912-02-22 12 The Negri Sembilan cricketers who came dow'n to battle against the S.C.C. during the Chinese New V ear holidays were successful in winning the toss on 17th inst., and open* d the match, on the Esplanade, in fine1,675 words
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1040 1912-02-22 12 Writing on January 16, tho Paris correspondent of tlio Daily Telegraph, Ktatcs The tidings of Count Aehrenthal's impendin'' resignation have spread since last night, and the significance of this contingency, which I personally consider most improbable, is beginning to1,040 words
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397 1912-02-22 12 In the quicksands of the Solway Firth lie the bones of its many victims. The fate which overtook the Kilmarnock inn proprietor the other day is an addition to the number who have lost their lives within sight of rescuers. The397 words
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203 1912-02-22 12 hen tho Norwegian steamer Solstael arrived at Bangkok yesterday from Singapore, says the Bangkok Times, of February 12, the captain had to report the disappearance of the second engineer, Mr. Thor Johnson. The Solstad left Singapore last Tuesday203 words
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1275 1912-02-22 13 The Paris correspondent of tho Daily Chronicle writing on January 14 says M Raymond Poincare, the new Premier of is undoubtedly tho man of the hour, he most talked of citizen of his country I 1 *Lv In1,275 words
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283 1912-02-22 13 The present will probably be remembered amoug Singapore Chinese as the quietest New Year season yet on record. This was brought about by a variety of causes, perhaps the chief of which is the disfavour with which the latest news from283 words
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Article56 1912-02-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, February 17. The British steamer Hum Chow entered Swatow with 2,000 Chinese soldiers aboard. There was great excitement ashore. The Swatow troops threatened to lire as a protest against tho entry. The officials consulted the British Consul, who instructed the vessel56 words
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Article28 1912-02-22 13 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Hongkong, February 17. There is considerable surprise among the Hongkong community at the appointment of Sir F. 11.° May as Governor.28 words
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Article67 1912-02-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February 14. A gang robbery is reported to have taken place at Chenderiang. The house of Towkay Loll Pob, contractor of tho Malcolm Duncan mines, was enterod by a gang of armod Chinese at 2 o'clock in the morning, and tho robbers67 words
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Article234 1912-02-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February 17. At about 11 o’clock, yesterday morning, vvliilo Mr. Chuah Thcan Lye, clerk and book keeper to the Sungei Roy la (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd., which is situated at the 7th mile on the Plus Road, from Sungei Siput, accompanied with234 words
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Article172 1912-02-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February 20. A riot which threatened to prove serious occurred hero yesterday, but was promptly subdued by the action of Inspector Longmorc, who ordered his men to tire blank ammunition among tho crowd. Seven influential towkays have been arrested. The charges against172 words
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Article184 1912-02-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 17. Tho Ucsident-Councillor’s garden party in honour of His Excellency tho Governor was very largely attended, and was highly sue cesst'ul. The Governor, with the Hon. W. Evans and Mr. C. G. May left for Province Wellesley this morning. On184 words
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Article189 1912-02-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 17. The hearing was commenced yesterday afternoon of tho appeal of the Bukit Bajali llubbor Company against the decision of Mr. Justice limes iu the action brought against them by the Federated Engineering Company, of Kuala Lumpur. The Federated189 words
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Article119 1912-02-22 13 (From Ouk Own Cokkkhponi>knt.) Penang, February 20. There was a good muster of volunteers and cadets at the New Year camp, and a hundred of the Guides from Taiping took part in the manoeuvres. A gloom lias been cast over the camp by the death of Pvto.119 words
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Article42 1912-02-22 13 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, February 20. The Chinese celebrations of the Now Year have been the quietest on record for many yoars. Yesterday was a universal holiday, hut to-day a few European and non-Chinese firms are open.42 words
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Article175 1912-02-22 13 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, February 20. All through Sunday, yesterday and to-day, there have been conflicts between queueloss and queue-wearing Chinese. The ricksha pullers were driven into barbers' shops and had their queues forcibly removed. Yesterday there was a fight in tho Batu I175 words
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216 1912-02-22 13 Through tho courtesy of tho President of the Subordinate Civil Service Association, the first general meeting of the Singapore Protestant Benefit Society was held in tho Association llooius at H p.m. on 16th instant, at which the following mem* l»ers were present:—Messrs. \V. I). Nicholson, C.216 words
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Article5258 1912-02-22 14 liOng aud specially important messages will bo found under separate headings. All the other Router telegrams receive* 1 during the past week are given below.j Wednesday, February 14. The Colonial Oilice announces, with reference to proposals5,258 words
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Article759 1912-02-22 15 Berlin, February Id. The Press, in discussing tho proclamation of tho Chinese Republic, expresses confidence in its future. It congratulates Yuan-Shill* Kai upon his solution of a dilficult problem, and recognises tho statesman-like attitude of l)r. Sun Yat Sen. A policy of non-inter-ference on the part of the759 words
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Article243 1912-02-22 15 The following competitions were playcxl during the CliincHe New Year holidays: hebruary medal won by Mr. A. Mac Lon nan with a nett score of 73. Eclectic competition won by Mr. L. Ashcroft with a nett score of 31. Bogey competition won by Hon. F..1. Piggott wlio243 words
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Article249 1912-02-22 16 February 14 Sealda, Brit, str., Swanson, Samarang Boo stead Minderoo, Brit, str., Mills, Fremantle, Bouti ad Eoplectela, Brit, str., .loot s, F. Samboe, A Petroleum Glenogle, lit it. str,, Orave« Amoy, Giong Ho Asiatic, Brit, str., Bolton, Moji, F. Simons 15 Dardanus, Brit, str., Kondcnberg, Liverpool, W. Mansfi. Id249 words
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Article239 1912-02-22 16 Fsbruary 14 Ajax, Biit. sir., Antwerp via ports lie Klerk, Out. str., Khio Muntuk A Banka Astyaiinx, Brit, str., M’Ulh liarve L’pool Hong M0I1, Brit, str., Penang A Rangoon Stalda, Brit, str., N’tam Madras A Calcutta 15 Atrcus, Brit, str., Nagasaki A Japan ports Aragonia, (h r. sir., New239 words
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Article251 1912-02-22 16 8im»aporr, Fkbhimky 21, 1012 BXOHANQB. On Lo«o->«—Bank 4 m/s m. 2/4 U Demand 2/4’Va Private 6 m /i 2/4}} 8 m/s 2/4} On (issM.nv—Bank d/d 238} Private 8 m/i 242} ->n Francs—Bank d/d 204 Private 8 m/s 209 On India—Bank T. T. m. 174 Private 80 d/s251 words
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Article1149 1912-02-22 16 Sinuapori, Fkiikuary 21 1912 MINING. Issue 3 Value <£ Bayers. Sellers 10 10 Beiat Tin 4 35 4.50 10 10 Brnang 2.00 2.50 10 10 Kanaboi 1.65 176 41 41 KintaTin 18.00 19.50 41 41 Lahat Mines 11.00 12.00 10 10 Malaooa Tin 2.00 6/• 6/- Pahang1,149 words
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273 1912-02-22 16 Writing in the Hongkong Daily Press of February 14, its Canton correspondent says:— On Saturday the gunboat H.M.S. Sandpiper in her patrolliug of the West River near Wuchow came across a junk which wasbein<» attacked by a large number of pirates.273 words
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200 1912-02-22 16 Messrs. Ferguson ami Holdsworth's report on the Bank of Burma, states a Calcutta despatch, says that the Bank appears to have allured money from tho depositors by offering much better rates of interest to them than they could obtain from any200 words
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Article51 1912-02-22 16 The number of visitors to Raffles Museum during the Chinese New Year was a* follows: Monday 10,AT7 Tuesday 15.7655 Total 16,5340 This brats last year’s record by more tlm 1 three thousand, and is a proof of the g rt a and increasing popularity of the51 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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1363 1912-02-22 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) od the corresponding date for1,363 words
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Article146 1912-02-22 2 London and Singapore Huubkr Prices 1 General— Hiihlx r Stocks 2 January Hubbcr Hcturns ’J Marriage of an F.M.S. Planter 4 Hubbcr Share Trust •> A Malacca Hubbcr Action fi Underwriting Without Hisk r > The Hubbcr Industry fi Late Pautui Manager fi Death of a Malacca Towkay fi146 words
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Article29 1912-02-22 2 (Fhom a Malacca Coukksi'ondknt.) The following prices have been received during tlie past week February l. r > Fino Para 4/0.1 Ifi 4/6} 17 4/fi.j ’JO 4/6*29 words
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Article103 1912-02-22 2 At tin! annual meeting of Glcnealy Plantations, to day Mr. A. D. Allan, presiding, said the profits shown really worked out at H per cent, and the reason for only declaring one of 5 per cent, was clearly set out in the report. Tho estimated output during the103 words
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Article79 1912-02-22 2 A London wire to tho ('nylon Observer, dated I elmary d, says In Kurland tho stock of rubber in d,7H7 tons, a deoriuse of l.dOl toiiH. TheimjHnts were d, 1 75 tons and delivtries d,d!2 t<»i»h and for ncvcii months 7,‘280 tons and 0,850 tons, resjiectively. America's in79 words
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1247 1912-02-22 2 The second ordinary general meeting of the West Jennie Klibber Estates, Limited, was held on January 21 at Winchester House, Old Broad street, E.C., Mr. Frederick W. Davies presiding. The secretary (Mr. James Boyd) having read the notice convening the meeting1,247 words
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786 1912-02-22 2 Following are extracts from a report on the Soeiuber Ajoe Uubber Estates, Limited, made by Messrs. F. B. Budgett and P. ,J. Burgess:—The area of the estate is 1,30() acres in one compact block. The area cultivated is 1,14.'» acres.786 words
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516 1912-02-22 2 An extraordinary meeting of the Strathmore Rubber Company, Limited, will bo hold at Edinburgh, on Friday, February 9, when the subjoined resolutions will be proposed as extraordinary resolutions, viz.: (1) That the capital of the company be increased to516 words
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Article46 1912-02-22 2 Kcpong.—lo,ooo lbs. United Malacca.— 4,4 oO lbs. Sungei Kari (Sumatra).— l,22l lbs. Indragiri (Sumatra).— l.oosl lbs. Jhikit Sembawang.—4,lBo lbs., December 400 lbs. Scnawang.- It,Hf>4 lbs., corresponding month last y< ar 151,9519 lbs. Singapore United.—H,4oo lbs., January 1911 51,1851 lbs., December 1911, 8,200 lbs.46 words
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Article1706 1912-02-22 3 Th( committee of shareholders appointor] ftt ‘ceeul meeting issued a circular, dated in, in which, referring to the direc- circular of January 5 they state that the object of tho directors iu making that commuuicatiou had evidently been1,706 words
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994 1912-02-22 3 An extraordinary general meeting of tho Toerangio Rubber Company, Ld., was held on 14th inst. at Hongkong. There were present: Messrs. C. D. Wilkinson (Chairman), P. Lourciro, Evan Ormiston, M. W. Slade, N. F. Bland, Mr. Cask, Mr. Willis, and tho994 words
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697 1912-02-22 3 Tlit) secretary of the Sungei Bahru Rubber Estates, Limited, inforiUH shareholders that: “The report of Messrs. 1*. .1. Burgess and F. H. Budgett on the properties owned by tho company has now been received. Tho report, which is exhaustive, deals to697 words
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2413 1912-02-22 4 The adjourned general meeting of the 11. and U. Rubber and Coffee Kstates, Limited, was held on January 22 at Salisbury House, K.C., Mr. K. S. Baring-Gould (the Chairman) presiding. Tho Chairman said: Gentlemen, on tho last2,413 words
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938 1912-02-22 4 An extraordinary general meeting of the company will bo held at the Cannon-street Hotel, Cannon-street, London, E.C., on Friday, February 2, 1912, at 11 o’clock, to consider and, if thought tit, to pass the following resolutions as extraordinary resolutions: (a)938 words
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Article189 1912-02-22 4 At St. Philip Neri’s Church, Colombo, on the 7th inst., a marriage was solemnised between Mr. Arthur James Fox, of Until Caves estate, F.M.S., younger son oi J. G. H. Fox, lato Lieutenant, sth Koynl Irish Lancers, Galtrim House, Co. Meath. Ireland, and Miss Adelaide189 words
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1023 1912-02-22 5 c correspondence has passod between C Hide, of Newlyu, Colo I>ark, i' io'konliani, and tlio directors of tho u l her Share Trust and Huaaco Company, i imited. with reference to the board’s .nkr of December 15 last (says tho Financial Nows of1,023 words
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372 1912-02-22 5 The report states that tho 1910 tobacco crop amounted to 12,333 bales, against 13,713 bales for 1909. The average price realised was c. 178.63 per half-kilogramme, as compared with c. 103.70 per half-kilograuime for tho previous year. The profit and loss372 words
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Article341 1912-02-22 5 The report of the Hssequibo Rubber and Tobacco Estates, Limited, for the period of approximately 15 months to July 31 states that, iu addition to the original four Hoahitig grants, the directors have succeeded iu purchasing for the company 20 balata grants, and also iu ac juiring341 words
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396 1912-02-22 5 This case came on last woek before Sir W. Hyndnmn Jones at Malacca Assizes. Mr. T. H. T. Rogers, of Kuala Lumpur, appeared for plaintiff and Mr. Ellis, of Singapore, for defendants. Tho case raised somo important questions396 words
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428 1912-02-22 5 UNDERWRITING WITHOUT RISK. Mr. Justice Ridley’ s Statement in Rubber Case. In n recent case, Edwards v. Mean Sejour (Ceylon) Tea and Kubber Company, Limited, Mr. Justice Ridley ordered the tipstaff to bo present until the tees of tho special jury were paid. The plaintiff lost the case, and there428 words
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497 1912-02-22 5 So far as tho turnover of rubber goods is concerned the past year was a very satisfactory oue for German rubber manufacturers aud traders. On tho other hand profits wore detrimentally affected by the fluctuations in raw materials. There was an497 words
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345 1912-02-22 5 Tlio London and China Express of January 20, says: —The market for Para is firm and dearer, with a fair business doing. Hard Fine on the sjiot sold at 4s. 7d. (last year ss. 7*1.), January-February delivery at 4s. 7 j el.,345 words
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1454 1912-02-22 6 In (he Court of Criminal Appeal, Kuala Lumpur, on 13th inst., William Ludwig Blam-y Tisbury, late manager of 1'antsi Rubber Estate, Seremban, sought to upset his conviction and sentence of 18 months' rigorous imprisonment fur criminal breach of trust iu respect1,454 words
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Article260 1912-02-22 6 Mr. Yeo Tin live, president of the Hokien community at Malacca and a director of l»ungf'or and other rubber companies, died there on the lfitli inst., after a brief illness, at the age of 47. Ho began his career as a clerk the firm of260 words
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1253 1912-02-22 6 The course of the rubber market during 1911 has not shown such wide fluctuations as in 1910, but the movements have nevertheless been erratic enough occasionally to eiubar* rass users of the raw material. Between the highest and lowest prices in1,253 words
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334 1912-02-22 6 The following circular is issued to the shareholders of the Tirucalli Rubber Con cessions, Limited:— Having recently received inquiries from several shareholders as to the progress of the company, I have been instructed by your directors to give you the following information334 words
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Article77 1912-02-22 6 I’or the period from February 9 to 22, 1912, inclusive, the duty on cultivated rubln t on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules under the F.M.S. Customs Duties Enactment will bo assessed on the following prices: Per77 words
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2028 1912-02-22 7 When dealing in a previous article with \lor (iajfch and Ayer Panas we might have entioned that in neither case can it bo said U the directors, managers, and agents !i; V e been struggling under a hopeless2,028 words
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539 1912-02-22 7 Tho first annual general mooting of tho Culloden Tea and Rubber Investment Company, Limited, was hold on January 22, at the otliees of the company, 59, Kastoheap, E.C., Mr. #J. Douglas Fletcher presiding. Tho representative of the secretaries (tho Roselmugh Tea and Rubber539 words
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1507 1912-02-22 8 Optimistic sentiments were expressed at the annual general meeting of the Indragiri (Sumatra) Ituhljcr andGuttupcrchu Co., Ltd., held on 15th iust., in the Commereial I nion Luildings, over which Mr. A. Diehupresided. 1 he other shareholders present were Messrs.1,507 words
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Article140 1912-02-22 8 In the Companies Winding-Up Court, on Jauuary 211, Mr. .Justice Neville had again before him the petition of A. Russell for the compulsory winding-up of the British Burma Rubber Rlantations, Limited. Counsel said this was a shareholder’s petition, and he hail asked last week that it should140 words
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Article89 1912-02-22 8 A meeting of the Hunters’ Association of Malaya will be held at 10.30 a.m. ou March 3, at the Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur. he following is tho agenda:-Minutes of .January 7, 1912; (Quarantine Camp on rulau .Icrcjak Chinese Labour, (a) Report of Sub-Committee, (b) Kates of89 words
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1019 1912-02-22 8 Writing of tlio Scottish-owned rubber companies in the Financier of January 23, a contributor says:—The Scottish sectiou of Plantation shares will be found to contain many attractive features. Usually consisting of very carefully-selected land, the undertakings will as a1,019 words
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593 1912-02-22 8 Tho Lord Chief Justice and Lords. Justices Vaughan Williams aud Far well, in tho Court of Appeal, had before them on January In tho case of Buckleton v. Heilbut, Symons and Co., which was the appeal of the defendants from tho verdict593 words
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Article58 1912-02-22 8 The following prices of rubber were realised at the Auction Mart, 77, River Side, Malacca, at noon on the 15th instant Per Picul. Sheet No. 1 $26».85. Sheet No. 2 256.50. Scrap crepe 228.10. Park crepe 214.15. Scrap (untreated) 180.10. Scrap (lump) 174.00. There was au exceptionally58 words
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