The Straits Budget, 13 February 1913
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1913-02-13 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXVII NO. 2870. Singapore, Thursday, February 13. 1913. ISTABII8NI0 OVER HALF A CIHTURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article296 1913-02-13 1 LEADERS— China’s New Year 10 The Resumed War 10 Germany and Britain ...10-11 The Sequel of Sungei Gau 11 Natioual Service 11-12 Local and Gknkral Local and Personal 1*2 The Balkan War 3 Personal of the American Navy 3 Australian and the Pacific 3 Antarctic Disaster 4296 words
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Article4326 1913-02-13 1 Mr. W. C. Michell has been granted leave of absence for six months. The Geographical Society has decided to approve of the election of women as fellow’s. The output of the Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., during the month of January was 824 piculs. Mr. J. B. Scrivenor,4,326 words
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2467 1913-02-13 3 Riutxr’s Tmlkgram. DBK OSTASIATISCHK LLOYD TbLBORAM. London, February 5. The bombardment of Adrianople lasted four hours on Monday evening. It was suspended for five hours during the night aDd resumed at four in the morning. The Turks replied vigorously,Riutxr’s Tmlkgram.; DBK OSTASIATISCHK LLOYD TbLBORAM. - 2,467 words
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Article154 1913-02-13 3 In tho annual report of Rear-Admiral Philip Andrews, U. S. Navy, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, 1912, the number of commissioned officers is given as 3,070, and the enlisted men as r >l,. r »00. In 1901 we had 1,783 officers and 20,000 men.154 words
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Article155 1913-02-13 3 The Australian Prime Minister states that an offer has been made by the Imperial Go* vernment to vost the control of Norfolk Island in the Commonwealth. Wo will no doubt take it,” Mr. Fisher says, but it is nothiug in the nature of a gift. Wo155 words
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704 1913-02-13 4 Kama's Tblbokam. London, February 10. A Wellington message says Commander Scott’s ship the Terra Nova has reached Oamaru from the Antarctic. The Central News announces that Commander Scott and his party perished in a blizzard, after reaching theKama's Tblbokam. - 704 words
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567 1913-02-13 4 Touching the competition between the Nippon Yusen Kaisha and the Pritish Shipping Companies for the Indian Coasting Trade, (writes One who knows" in a letter to Tho Statesman, Calcutta) 1 have seen it stated in the representation of the Pengal Chamber567 words
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260 1913-02-13 4 H.M.S. llampshiro was at Colombo in the first week of this month on her way out to China to replace tho Defence, and she is expected to arrivo hero this evening, en route for Hongkong. Tho Hampshire was ouo of260 words
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840 1913-02-13 4 Tho fourteenth annual general meeting of i tho Singapore Polo Club was held on Tuesday evening in tho Exchange. The Hon. R. J. Wilkinson (Colonial Secretary) presided and there were also present Mr. G. E. YenI ning Thomas (lion, secy.),840 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article83 1913-02-13 4 Tanglin Club Monthly Medal. At Tanglin Club, fifteen members qualified for the January monthly medal. There was a very close finish, Oliver winning from Naughton by a fraction. The best scores were: R. K. H. Oliver 554 -f 240 7941 T. O. Naughton 594 200 794 A. C. Potts83 words
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Article102 1913-02-13 4 5irdar 5ingh v. Wadava Singh. At Sepoy Lines parade ground, on Sunday afternoon, before thousands of spectators, an exceptionally good wrestling match (catch as catch can) took place between two Punjabees, Sirdar Singh and Wadava Singh. The match started at half-past two, and ended in a draw after a102 words
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Article119 1913-02-13 4 S.Q.C. Competitions. Results of the competitions played at Chinese New Year were as follows:— Score Competition. G. A. Hall 89 44 8 75 H. R. L. Dyne 41 40 scr 81 A. G. Harrington 50 49 18 81 A. Me Lou nan 51 47 16 82 Booby Competition. G.119 words
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Article177 1913-02-13 4 L.L.T.C. Tournament. The following ties were played on Tues* day:— Championship Pairs. Miss Gunn and Mr. Miles beat Miss J. Gunn anti Mr. Linton, 8—6. 3—6, 6—4. Mrs. Braddell and Dr. Simpson v. Mrs. Pierce and Mr. C. Terrell, unfinished. Miss Picndel and Mr. Moiling beat Mrs. Saunders177 words
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Article80 1913-02-13 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 11. At a meeting of Welshmen, last night, it was decided to hold a dinner on St. David's Day. Efforts are being put forth to make this an annual aOair and to form a Cymrac Society for Penaug and Province80 words
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Article1466 1913-02-13 5 (From a Corrkspondknt). Kuala Lumpur, February 5. Tho Selangor Turf Club excelled itself by pr() orammo for the three days mooting, the attendance being beyond normal, and the arrangements all that could be desired. Kine weather favoured the meeting, the ladies added to it with their latest1,466 words
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Article316 1913-02-13 5 A concert and meeting, organized by Messrs. Cleverley and Harrington, took place at The Towers on tho sth inst. The meeting was arranged in order to give an opportunity of saying good-bye publicly to Mr. J. Waters, who is one of the chief foremen of Messrs.316 words
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374 1913-02-13 5 In their sharo circular dated sth inst., Messrs. Fraser and Co. state:— The approaching Chinese New Year has been practically responsible for the continued dull market although the London advices, influenced obviously by the unsettled state of affairs in the Balkans,374 words
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434 1913-02-13 5 The death of Mr. W. Buchanan Smith, which took place at Ilfracombe on the 4th inst., and advice of which was receivod in Singapore by cable, removes a personality well-re-membered by many Singaporeans. In his time, Mr. Smith was434 words
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897 1913-02-13 5 An inquiry into the conditions of life of fcho Shanghai ricksha coolie has been instituted. Tho following reference to tho matter comes from a recont issuo of tho North China Daily News:— That the lot of tho897 words
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742 1913-02-13 6 At the Calcutta High Court, before Mr. Justice Fletcher, Mr. Taylor applied ou behalf of Mr. Maurice Edward Bandmaun for an order that Mrs. Georgians Major, hotter known to the theatre going public as Miss Goorgio Corlass, bo directed to give742 words
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Article108 1913-02-13 6 11. h - 11. h. Onco did a Poet to tho Times Some deathless verses render; And four who Hit with fish liko eyes Claim vengeance on the sender. And they to day that self samo Times (irasped in each nerveless linger, Cry Who is Daphne? What is she, That H108 words
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430 1913-02-13 6 The New Year’s Number of the Syren and Shipping Illustrated, contains many interesting features, including a description, with illustrations, of the new Hamburg American liner Imperator, “the ship of the year.” The whole number is profusely illustrated with photographs of steamers430 words
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377 1913-02-13 6 The disabled Furness liner Snowden Range, during her long Atlantic voyage of fifty-three days, narrowly escaped foundering on many occasions, since she became disabled on December 5 in latitude 50, longitude 35 west, owing to tho succession of storms experienced377 words
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691 1913-02-13 6 A big blaze, resulting in the complete destruction of uino shop houses, the loss of at least ono life, and damage to tho extent of between $lO,OOO and $.30,000, occurred at Ampang in the early hours of Sunday morning. The occurrence691 words
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Article210 1913-02-13 6 The White Star Line announces that it has been decided by all British and Continental lines, parties to the North Atlantic Track Agreement of November, 1898, to adopt the following tracks on and after January 15 westbound: Steer from the Fastnet or i v»P ..k210 words
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391 1913-02-13 6 A New York message says that amongst tho claims in connection with tho Titanic disaster, tiled according to tho order of the court, are some in respecti of mental aud physical suffering by survivors and relations. The total amount asked391 words
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Article386 1913-02-13 6 From the sixteenth annual report of the Redjang Leboug Gold Mining Mij. covering the period from January 1 to December 81 last, wo notice that as a result of the upkeep by the Government of the road from Beneoolen to Lebong Donok (about 160 kilometers) transport386 words
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Article56 1913-02-13 6 Messrs. Welsh and Co. adviso that tho output for January of the Titi Tin Co., Ltd., was 658 piculs, of which amount 538 piculs were won by tributers and 120 piculs from the monitor. Estimated profit on tribute ore §10,760, on monitor §7,800, total §18,560. Less working56 words
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Article930 1913-02-13 7 (From A Correspondent.) February 5. i„ officiallaot-uas-o this small but imper- department is known as federal on the i t To the sowdager this is unintelligent wause the four States are already federated hv treatv, it is said. It is unnecessary to exlain under the circumstances that930 words
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626 1913-02-13 7 Only one regret can be conceived in regard to M. Pourpe’s exhibition of Hying on Saturday it was so satisfactory that the public could have done with more of it. But M. Pourpe did enough to demonstrate to the full626 words
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Article206 1913-02-13 7 An interesting question under the Defence Act was presented for the consideration of the Supremo Court at Brisbane, in an application on behalf of Francis Hopkins, of Rockhampton, for an order nisi calling upon the police magistrate at Rockhampton and Lieut. John Dibdin, area officer, to206 words
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720 1913-02-13 7 (Fkom a Correspondent.) Seremban, February 0. The cricket match between Singapore Cricket Club and Negri Sembilau commenced to day in boiling hot weather. The homo team won the toss and batted first, and were all dismissed for a total of 89720 words
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405 1913-02-13 7 The annual general meeting of the Straits Branch, Royal Asiatic Society, will be held on Monday next at the Rattles Library, when the followig report on 1912 will be preseated The past year has been one of quiet work. One Journal,405 words
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Article170 1913-02-13 7 A new form of gambling has been unearthed by the Calcutta police. The room where the gambling was discovered was ostensibly a shop, dealing in old articles, but visitors wero invited to gamble with the aid of boxes containing coloured buttons. Under the game, visitors wero170 words
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Article162 1913-02-13 7 Those lino German warships tho Scharnhorst and the Gnoisenau sailed away from Singapore on Sunday night en route for China, after a visit of several days’ duration of which many of the citizens will retain most pleasant recollections. A delightful dance was given at the Teutonia Club162 words
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1817 1913-02-13 8 Ar the itinerary of tho North German Lloyd steamers to the Far East appeared the most attractive, I selected that line by which to revisit the scenes of my first labours in the Colonial service, writes J.E.II. in the L. and1,817 words
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Article1329 1913-02-13 8 Drifting for two days in the Arabian Sea with the propeller broken. Working for eleven days in the endeavour to rt move the boss of the propeller. Two officers and four men sail four days in a1,329 words
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306 1913-02-13 8 The report of the committee of the Singapore Volunteer Club for the year ended December 31. 1912, signed by the Chairman. Captain Makepeace, 0.C.,5.Y.A., says:—The club has been carried ou successfully for the fourth year, and your committee are pleased306 words
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Article143 1913-02-13 8 The newly appointed Chinese ambassador to the Hague, Mr. Wei Clicn-tso, is expected to arrive in Singapore, accompanied by his attache and first secretary, by the German mail steamer Bremen which is due here on the 23rd inst. from China. Tho ambassador disembarks at Singapore and143 words
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1121 1913-02-13 9 Hrctrr’s Trlroram. London, February 8. In tho Reichstag Admiral Tirpitz recalled Mr. Churchill’s speech and declared that a proportion of 10 to 16 in the German and British fleets would be acceptable for the next few years.Hrctrr’s Trlroram. - 1,121 words
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300 1913-02-13 9 The excavation for the Taiping treasure, which is being carried out by the son of a s«. r vant of tho so-called Taiping Emperor, Hung Hsinchuan, beneath the Toutimiao in the city wall near the Tungchihmen, is now forty feet300 words
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407 1913-02-13 9 The report on the gum copal sales at Antwerp, issued by Messrs. Grisar and Co., show that tho importations in 1912 amounted to 3,022,042 kilogrammes of Congo sorts, against 1,.547,247 kilogrammes in 1911, and 1,024,633 kilogrammes in 1910. Other sorts made407 words
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Article283 1913-02-13 9 Captain A. C. H. Suhr, of the Royal Army Medical Corps, sought in the Divorco Court, on January 14, dissolution of his marriage with his wife, Margaret Louise, on the ground of her misconduct with Lieutenant Richard St. John, of the Royal Navy. There was no defence.283 words
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Article104 1913-02-13 9 Another of the Koningklijke Pakctvaart, Maatschappij’s fleet, the Van N'oort, is reported to be ashore near Muntok at the entrance to Banka Straits. The vessel left Singapore on Friday and must have gone ashore on Saturday. Her plight was observed by the King William in passing and104 words
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Article13 1913-02-13 9 The Straits Times is not responsible lot tbe opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article711 1913-02-13 9 To Tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —When tho fair name and repo* tation of the fatherland is at stake, we must even take up tho pen in defence, however unwieldy it may prove in this untried hand of ours. You havo been pleased to say711 words
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Article94 1913-02-13 9 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt). Kuala Lumpur, February 10. Nino shophouses, forming a block in tho middle of Arnpang village, were gutted early on Sunday morning. The lire was discovered soon after two. The police telephoned to Kuala Lumpur saying that the roofs had fullcn in94 words
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Article43 1913-02-13 10 V t in< knt. On Hit! fitli inst., nt the Nursing Homo, St. Thomas’s Walk, the wife of A. Vincent, of a Hon. Wats n.— On January 12, at London, the wife of K. G. Wataon, Resident of I’erak, of a daughter.43 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1215 1913-02-13 10 individuals* would bo infinitesimal. —Straits Times, February 7. The Chinese are celebrating the beginning of a new year, and the fact that they began doing so on the Oth of February is a reminder that thoy are still a race apart in many of their customs. Theindividuals* would bo infinitesimal.—Straits Times, February 7. - 1,215 words
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Article1089 1913-02-13 10 the Struve iu the south is ended.—Straits Times, February S. Tho Powers remain powerless, or rather they refrain from exercising their powers. On thi! whole, we think, it is well. It is dreadful, no doubt, that thousands of men should he slain or maimed in consequence ofthe Struve iu the south is ended.—Straits Times, February S. - 1,089 words
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Article1171 1913-02-13 10 -Straits Times, February 10. Great events come frequently in a quiet way. There has been no heralding of a compact between Germany and Britain with reference to the strength of their respective navies, but for the first time on record the actual possibility of such an understanding-Straits Times, February 10. - 1,171 words
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Article1288 1913-02-13 11 -Straits Times, February 11. We are rather disappointed with the speech Mr. George Derrick delivered at the meeting of Sungei Gau yesterday. He brushed aside the suggestion that he should give a true and complete account of how the original shareholders came to be swindled-Straits Times, February 11. - 1,288 words
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Article1011 1913-02-13 11 with uh -candidly and sincerely.—Straits Times, February 12. M o aro so much outside tbo range of Home dcfenco matters that it may seem almost a work of supererogation to write about questions of national service in Great Britain. And yet there is a sense in which thewith uh -candidly and sincerely.—Straits Times, February 12. - 1,011 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement93 1913-02-13 10 Tu« font price of the Strain Times le SHM n year The P »t free price of the Straits Hmlget it $l4 yc» r It it »ot necetterv to tuhtenbe for a year. The auhacriptiont for shorter period* are at the tame proportionate rat* at for a year. The Straits93 words
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Obituary92 1913-02-13 10 DEATHS. Smith.—At Ilfracombe, N. Devon, on February 4, W. Buchanan Smith, late of Singapore, in his 70th year. Lkk.— On January ‘2H, ut Kankasenturai, Ceylon, Victor Collin Lee, son of the late Rev. L. S. Lee, aud brother of Dr. John S. Leo of Kota Tinggi. Friends and iclations please92 words
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Article235 1913-02-13 12 A very successful dinner and smoking concert was held at the Ho!born Restaurant on January 7 by the London stall of Guthrie and Co., Limited, wheu lit sat down, says the 1,, and C. F.xpross. The chair was once again taken by Mr. ,1. K. Taleen,235 words
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Article129 1913-02-13 12 Tho first class examination in hire Mathematics (tutor, Mr. George Smith, 11.5 e.) was held recently with the following results: -I'ass list, senior students, 1 Nio Swtx* Ilock 1 (X) [>er cent., 2W.(i. lluttery and *3 E. Lingard equal, 4 .1. Blake, 5 11. N. Boswell, 6129 words
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Article148 1913-02-13 12 H. K. the Governor has received informa tion from tho Secretary of State for the Colonies that Mr. G. A. Goodman, K.C., Attorney-General of Barbados has been appointed to tho Attorney Generalship of the Straits Settlements in succession to tho Hon. T. do M. L. Braddcll. Mr. Goodman148 words
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760 1913-02-13 12 From the figures published by the Siamose Customs Department, the total amount of the trade of Bangkok for 1912 amounted to X* 11,956,201, tho lowest figure for the com biued value of imports and exports that has occurred for760 words
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776 1913-02-13 12 For over three years now, the Amateur Drawing Association has been in existence in Singapore until, from being an obscure little body with a membership of halt a dozen, it has grown to be a very forceful organisation with 62776 words
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Article83 1913-02-13 12 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Hirths and Deaths show that, during the week ending February 1 there were 173 deaths (I‘2l males. 52 femalesi yivino a ratio per mille ol' population of 28.03 Malarial fever accounted for 15 deaths, phthihis 18, convulsions83 words
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469 1913-02-13 12 The French Municipal Council at Shanghai has just authorized the opening of a privalelv conducted hospital for the treatment of opium-smokers, and this will be established at 12 tho French Bund. This is a rather large and unique looking building, hitherto used469 words
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Article230 1913-02-13 12 The death has occurrod at Calcutta, of Mr. Robert Boteler, who had been seriously ill for the past month. Mr. Boteler’s connection with the Indian Turf, says the Pioneer, had been a very long one, first as au owner and afterw’ards as official handicapper for230 words
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Article112 1913-02-13 12 (From Oor Corrkspondknt.) Penang, February 8. The Penang Volunteers, who are in camp, are enjoying good weather. Useful work is being done. The number attending is larger than in previous years owing to the presence of the newly formed Malay company. The inspection takes place this112 words
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5101 1913-02-13 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, -As a perfectly disinterested party but ‘ving some knowledge of the circumstancos connected with the recent development of Suugci Gau, I will think you to allow me the "privilege of a5,101 words
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1031 1913-02-13 14 Mr. James It. Keene, famous as a financier ;tnd sportsman, who died last month in New York, at the age of 73, after an operation, made and lost more colossal fortunes than any other man1,031 words
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479 1913-02-13 14 At the annual general meeting of the Calcutta Turf Club to bo held on February 21, a number of rules are to be brought up for alteration and additions. An important addi tiou is the one to rule479 words
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Article232 1913-02-13 14 The Sub-Committte of the Capetown City Council, to which the new shipping agreement between tho shipowners and merchants was referred, has recommended the council not a party to it. At a meeting, the Chamber of Commerce unanimously passed a resolution strongly protesting against tho shipping agreement. The232 words
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Article2853 1913-02-13 15 i Long and specially important messages will be found under separate headings. All the other Reuter telegrams received during the past woek are given below. 1 Wednesday, February 5. The report stage of the Welsh Disestablishment2,853 words
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Article541 1913-02-13 15 Berlin, February 5. During Prince Eitel Friedrich's return from Itoumania, the train in which he was travelling came into collision. Two aro dead and several arc wounded. Tho Prince’s saloon carriage was not damagod. Tho Prince took part in the rescue work. Tho Press representing the centre party541 words
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Article523 1913-02-13 16 Per P. and O. Himalaya, connecting at Colombo with Morea, sailing Thursday, February ‘2O. Mr. Dupret, Mr. A. FI. Lcloir, Mr. G. Cdaondo, Mr. A. F. Sjiooner, Mrs. D. G. Peiniger, Miss F. FI. Stothard. Per P. and O. Sardinia, sailing February 20.—Mrs. A. F’. Low and523 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article245 1913-02-13 16 Fkhruary 5 Yaroslavl, Riik. str., Alexcieff, Odessa, Borneo ('o Ujina Maru, Jap. str., Koraia, Muke, M. B. Kaisha Tiinor, Dut. str., Botjo, Macassar, Ships, Agency 6 O. J. I). Alders, (lor. str., Frericks, Hamburg, B. Meyer Assaye, Brit, str., Cockman, Shanghai, P. A O. Co. Baud, Dut. str., Klascns,245 words
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Article215 1913-02-13 16 Fkhruary 5 Banea, Brit, str.. Moji via Kobe 1 Koati Mam, Jap. str., Rangoon 1 Bcnlomond, Brit, str., Hongkong A Japan NN akasa Maru, Jap. str., Hongkong Japan Miyazaki Main, Jap. str., Hongkong a Japan Suevia, tier, str., II l<ong A Sliai Japan Thongwa, Brit, str., H’kong S liai215 words
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Article260 1913-02-13 16 Singapore, Fkhruary 12, 1918. exchange On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4-^ Demand 2/4/ a Private 6 m/s 2/4J 8 m/s 2/4f} On Germany Bank d/d 238* Private m/s 242* On France Bank d/d 294 Private 3 m/s 299 On India Bank T. T. 174* I*rivate 30 d/s260 words
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Article911 1913-02-13 16 4 Singapore, Fkhruary 12, 1913. MINING. Issue !2 n Value Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 9.75 10.00 10 10 Belat Tin 3.75 4.00 10 10 Bruang 0.75 1.00 10 10 Kanaboi 3.00 3.10 10 10 Kampar par 10 10 Kinta Association 14.50 15.00 XI XI Kinta Tin911 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement211 1913-02-13 17 Civil, Mechanical. Electrical Marine. SPECIALISTS IN Rubber Plantation Machinery and Buildings. Motor Boats, Lighters and Light Draft Steamers. Complete Electrical Installations. Ferro-Concrete Structures. Mining and Pumping Machinery. Structural Steelwork. Heavy, Light and Ornamental Castings, Etc., Etc. LARGEST STUCK IN THE EAST OP ESTATE IMPLEMENTS, ENGINEERS'TOOLS, BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL HARDWARE. OgMsgrams211 words
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Advertisement177 1913-02-13 18 *3 .X. *•»x. v i k A> v*!/ <i» f ‘v.J« Wc"?.^ Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., SINGAPORE. v >* <£7* •'’<•> •*#£>%'»' A *>“■•-•. «•<*. 'jV’y'MXr®®* •>» n»VSr:*v' W y-/*'. •is•* /v ,-i' v •r? >• v*— fc \ifar 'lfl&'V-J®&3r •> -“o a •<• )».-a<( v w i A/Vf JvA jfV’-v'*C,177 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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1358 1913-02-13 1 We quote below the beet available London list from the reports brought by the last mail, and add looal quotations from the list prepared bj Messrs. Fraser and Go. (Singapore) os the corresponding date for1,358 words
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Article65 1913-02-13 2 LoMioN am* SIM.AI’OHK ItlßDKit I*KU KS 1 (iKNK H A I, Antwerp Ihihlier Mart 3 I-r AuetioiiH 8 January Itublst' Return* 4 Tklkgrams London Kuhl>er Auction 2 London l(ul»b< r .Market 2 New Itubtier Company 2 CoRRKMI'ON'IiKNI K Manuring Rubber Trees 4 Mkk.tinos am* Rki'oiith— Romeo Kautsr link Company65 words
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130 1913-02-13 2 (From Our Own Corrkspondent.) London, February 11. The tone at the rubber auction to-day wan quieter. Nine hundred and fourteen tons of Plantation was offered (7<>h tons Malayan) against 965 tons (742 tons Malayan) at the auction on130 words
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33 1913-02-13 2 Fine Tara Plantation. Spot Forward First Latex Feb. 7 4/2* 4/2* 4/2* H 4/2* 4/2* 4/2* 10 4/2* 4/2* 4/2* 11 4/2* 4/2* 4/2*33 words
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54 1913-02-13 2 (From Oub Own Corkrspondrnt.) London, February 11. The prospectus of tho F.M.S. Rubber Planters is issued. Tho area of the estate is 2,693, acres situated near Seremban, of which 1,851 acres is planted. Tho company is issuing £100,000 with a guaranteed dividend54 words
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Article192 1913-02-13 2 From the Frankfurter Zeitung, of .lanuary 1, we learn that at the shareholders’ meeting of the Borneo Kautsehuk C o. (late owners of tho llajoep Estate) in liquidation, held at Berlin on December .‘5O, the final accounts were passed. The 27,000 shares in llajoep, being part payment192 words
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4399 1913-02-13 2 The second ordinary general meeting of Dolok Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on January 11, at the Institute of l bartered Accountants, Moorgate Place, E.C., Mr. Walter Norfolk (tho chairman) presiding. Tho i’hairman said: (ientlemen, on the last occasion4,399 words
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Article163 1913-02-13 3 The statutory report of the Kenny (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, states that tho total number of shares allotted is 15,000, the whole of these being payable to the full extent of 20s. per share in cash. The total amount of cash received by the company in respect163 words
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1347 1913-02-13 3 A correspondent of Tho Financier writes:— The importations of rubber into Antwerp in the year 1912 made about 8,229,978 kilogrammes from tho Belgian Congo, against 3,175,581 kilogrammes in 1911. Tho quantity of plantation sorts imported was 1,402,841 kilogrammes,1,347 words
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Article216 1913-02-13 3 Tho Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association has issued a detailed stateuient of the results of the rubbor auctions held in 1912. Altogether there were offered in the twelve months piculs 10,061.04 (1,341,472 lbs. or about 599 tons); and there were sold piculs 8,769.47 (1,169,262 lbs. or about216 words
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1854 1913-02-13 4 Tho third annual general meeting of the Lumut Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on January 16, at the London Chamber of Com mnree, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, E.C., Sir William Adamson, C.M.G. (tho chairman), presiding. The Chairman said:1,854 words
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Article13 1913-02-13 4 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article372 1913-02-13 4 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,-A copy of Vol. t, No. 6 of tho Agricultural Bulletin of tho F.M.S. lias come into in V hands which I have read with great interest. The article on “Soil Analysis by Mr. BarrowclifT and that on Manuring by372 words
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424 1913-02-13 4 The third yearly report of the directors of Pantai, Ltd., for presentation to the shareholders at the meeting on the 17th inst., reads as follows:—Your directors submit the balance sheet and profit and loss account for the year ended October424 words
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Article491 1913-02-13 4 Sumatra Para. —37,500 lbs. Langen (Java).— ‘27,266 lbs. Merlimau. —27,870 lbs. llataug Malaka. —5,116 lbs. Bukit Sembawang. —10,003 lbs. Singapore United. —15,000 lbs. Sembrong.—1,056 lbs. Semambu. —2,536 lbs. Cheng.—8,500 lbs. Sungei Bagan. —1,728 lbs. Ayer Tawak. —5,408 lbs. Bruas Perak. —1,157 lbs. Bernam-Perak. 4,344 lbs. Cicely.—21,649 lbs.491 words
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