The Straits Budget, 27 February 1913
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1913-02-27 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXVII NO. 2872. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” Singapore, Thursday. February 27, 1913. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CEHTVRV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article309 1913-02-27 1 leaders— Tropical Medicine 10 Mr. Wilkie’s Profession 10 Franchise Male and Famale 10 11 The Municipal Bill 11 Mexican Revolution 11-12 In the Near East 12 Local and General— Local and Personal I*2 The Turkish War 3 Legislative Council 5 Singapore Mortality Returns 5 F.Ai.S. Mines Department309 words
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Article4699 1913-02-27 1 Mr. .Joseph Chamberlain has to Cannes, where, as is Ins custom, he will spend Several weeks of the late winter and early spring, Mrs. Chamberlain accompanied him. ‘‘'o far as appearance is concerned, whin he left London lie looked distinctly better, and *t was learned that he4,699 words
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Article1657 1913-02-27 3 Rbutbr’s Tblboram. DlB OSTASIATISCHB LLOYD TBLBORAM. SILENCE ABOUT THE FIGHTING LINES. Russia, Austria, and Roumania. London, February 19. A Constantinople message says a rough estimate is that two hundred houses and shops were destroyed. Scarcity of water and the narrowness of tho streets hampered the fire brigade,Rbutbr’s Tblboram.; DlB OSTASIATISCHB LLOYD TBLBORAM. - 1,657 words
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Article270 1913-02-27 3 Having been extradited from Johore, Lira Ah Heng was brought boforo Mr. Firmstone in the District Court, on Tuesday, charged with the theft of 92,402 in jewellery belonging to a Straits-born Chinese woman named lvoh Hoon Sek, of 105, Chin Swee Road. It was alleged by270 words
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780 1913-02-27 3 The trade boom of which ho much han been heard from home waM found to have had an influence on the trade of the whole Empire, and no doubt it, to Home extent, accountH for the record780 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article1398 1913-02-27 4 L.L.T.C. Tournament. Tho following ties woro played on the 19th inst:— Championship Pairs. Mrs. Gansloser and Mr. Robertson beat Mrs. Buckland and Mr. Hartnell, 6—1, 6 —1. A. Doublks. Mrs. Saunders and Mr. llcmsted, roc. 5 beat Gol. and Mrs. Donnet, roc. 15, 6—4, 2—6, 7-5. Mrs. Vowler1,398 words
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Article121 1913-02-27 4 S. R. A, Handicap. The S. R. A. monthly handicap shoot was held at Balestier range on Saturday, the result being as follows A Glass. Gnr. Noubronner, S.V.A. 94 .2 95.6 G.S.M. Goveney, S.R.E.V. 89 .2 91.6 Sergt. Labrum, S.R.E.V. 83 .4 90.6 B Class. Bdr. Hook. S.V.A.121 words
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Article159 1913-02-27 4 Sepoy Lines Golf Club. The medal for February was won by Mr. Soper. The scores returned were as follows H. Soper 46+43=89—12=77 G. R. Allen 42 51 93 15 78 W. Haddon 43 49 92 14 78 A. S. llailey 46 43 89 10 79 B. M. Woollcombe 44159 words
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Article124 1913-02-27 4 On Thursday evening the third round in the Chess championship was completed with the following result :-Gorris beat Dunipeace Hanekamp v. Cordeiro, a draw Toon Cheng beat Craik; Chin Eng beat Mclntyre. The total points scored at present are Chin Eng points loading Gorris 2 Toon Cheng 2124 words
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572 1913-02-27 4 The third annual general meeting 0 f fin Piah, Ltd., was held at the Chamber 0 f Commerce, Penang, on Monday, when there were present: Messrs. R. L. Corbett, E. Parsy, A. M. Sellar (directors), G. W. \Vil 8on A. Sarkies,572 words
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299 1913-02-27 4 As a result of the incidents which occurred at the match between Franco and Scotland, played at Paris on New Year’s Day, the Scottish Rugby Union has decided to refuse further fixtures with France. This news, which has caused no little sensation in sporting circles iu299 words
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1822 1913-02-27 5 meeting of the Legislative Council was u Friday afternoon. His Excellency Arthur Young, K.C.M.o/i resided and there wero also present H. E. !|,e Officer Commanding (Lt.-Col. A. G. Variable), tho Colonial Secretary (the Hon. H Wilkinson, C.M.G.), the acting AttorneyIvueral1,822 words
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Article802 1913-02-27 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. In their weekly share circular dated the 17th inst., Messrs. Fraser and Co. write Dealings in local shares have been small but prices keep remarkably level although London advices shew a somewhat sagging market there. Mining Bharcs as a whole are802 words
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332 1913-02-27 5 The statutory meeting of tho Singapore Poultry and Dairy Farm, Limited, was convened for the 17th inst. Practically no one attended, and the mooting was adjourned until February 28, at 3 p.ra., when it will be held at tho Registered Offices of tho company in332 words
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Article247 1913-02-27 5 The Rajah of Sarawak.” An hour or ho before daylight on Thursday morning, the 13th inst., repor ts the Sarawak Gazette, the steamer Rajah of Sarawak, on her voyage from Singapore to Sarawak, ran ashore or struck a submerged rock on the coast somewhere to tho westward of Capo Sepang,247 words
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Article95 1913-02-27 5 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Ru ths and I'ruths show that, during the wea k ending February 15, tin re were 177 deaths (Rtl males, 15 females) giving a ratio per nolle of population of 5*7.05, Malarial fever account* o f >r95 words
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1086 1913-02-27 6 The Federated Malay States, says the Field, have late ly given a signal demonstration of their loyalty to the Crown by their gift of a first class armoured ship to the British Navy. One result, it may he1,086 words
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Article255 1913-02-27 6 When the C. M. S. Chiyuen reached Shanghai from Hongkong it was reported that the master, Captain William Jamieson, had passed away. The circumstances of his death were most tragic, for whilst in command of the Chiyuen on her trip from Hongkong he appeared to255 words
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Article194 1913-02-27 6 Chief Detective Inspector Taylor applied to Mr. Firmstouo, District Judge on the 19th inst., for an order for the extradition of one W ong Kui Chau, who was wanted iu Johore to meet a charge of murder. Mr. M. C. Johannes opposed the application. Accused, who194 words
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Article170 1913-02-27 6 Following were the exports of Penang for the fortnight ended February 14 To United Kingdom. Tin 875 tons I Hack Pepper 10 Tapioca Flour 60 Pearl Tapioca 165 Copra 50 Rubber 311 To U.S. America. Tin 125 tons Pearl Tapioca 89 To Continent of Europe. Tin 125170 words
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Article1366 1913-02-27 6 (From A Correspondent.) February 1H.' The F. M. S. mines department undoubtedly is the most important of all the 1 depaitmeats that compose the oflicial machim iy o these flourishing states, who o\ve almost their whole existence to the tin fields of the country. Mr. F. .1.1,366 words
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Article234 1913-02-27 6 The appearance in the Bankruptcy Court of Count Hermann Charles vou Ostheim, who surrendered his rights to the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar and his interests iu the estates and revenue, recalls other instances in which a love match has meant the renunciation of title, honours, and234 words
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Article120 1913-02-27 6 Tiik Higher Peter-Pantheism, or "IsSaul Also Among tiik Prophets?” W endy, Wendy, have you seen it Grandpapa is getting cross He has written to the papers Half in Latin, which of course and I can't understand. Oh it is a happy land Nursio read it to rue120 words
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1115 1913-02-27 7 Betting At Home. LORD NEWTON’ S PREVENTIVE BILL. Directed Against the Professional Tipster. A Reuter telegram, received a few days ago referred to tho Retting Inducements Rill which has been introduced at homo to endeavour to cope with the great spread of betting, by preventing the writing, printing, publishing or1,115 words
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Article235 1913-02-27 7 Refore Mr. Talma in the second police court, on Thursday .further evidence was heard in an adjourned case in which three Jews (two men and a woman) named Jacob Abdullah, his wife Jiffaha, and David Joseph, were charged with offences under tho Common Gaming Houses enactment. Abdullah235 words
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Article218 1913-02-27 7 Outside the large apes’ house, at the Zoo. stands a tall tree, the only distinguishing characteristic of wliich is a mass of twigs aud small branches, roughly fashioned into a large nest. This is the handiwork of the orangutan, when, some little time ago, he made218 words
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Article133 1913-02-27 7 The Registrar of Companies in tho F.M.S. reports for 1912: —The revenuo collected in fees during the year amounted to $6,269.85, while tho total expenditure of the department was $B4O (clerk’s salary $420, peon’s wages $l2O, Registrar’s allowance $800). Apart from revenue accruing from fees,133 words
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Article1346 1913-02-27 7 (From a Cokukspondknt). February 21. Suppression of Gambling. Under a law recently made by a moral Government, gambling has been strictly prohibited even among the Chinese, who prior to 1918 could stake their money with impunity in places duly licensed for the purpose. The advisability of this1,346 words
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Article264 1913-02-27 7 His Excellency Wei Clicn Tso, tlie newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to the Hague, arrived in Singapore on S juday evening by the German mail steamer Bremen. He was met by a number of promineut local Chinese and was present later at a dinner given in his264 words
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168 1913-02-27 7 An interesting congress was convened in Paris when the League of Parents with Large Families met to discuss ways and means of turning the quiverful,” which has for some time past, esjiecially in Paris, proved a very mixed blessing into a State asset. Remedies such168 words
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1096 1913-02-27 8 Mr. F. E. Wilber writes to the S. C. Morn ing Post: The showing made by the Chinese team at the All Eastern Olympic Games held iu Manila was most creditable. With every condition adverse to1,096 words
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309 1913-02-27 8 The Hongkong Government has finally decided to lay out a passenger station yard and to erect a terminal station building for the Kowloon-Canton railway, at Kowloon Point. The station yard will extend over an area of some 114 acres from Holt’s Godowns309 words
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Article199 1913-02-27 8 Tho eruption of sundry island volcanoes off tho Burma coast are events of which we expect to hear now and then, details have recently reached the office of the Geological Survey of India regarding the fiery eruption of a mud volcano on Foul Island, off the199 words
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Article122 1913-02-27 8 A circular dated the 22nd inst. issued by the hoard of the Singapore Marine Motor Service, Ltd., to the shareholders states:— With reference to circular of December 10 last, we beg to inform you that members holding ninety per emit, of the shares voting me in122 words
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1095 1913-02-27 8 During tbo last few days atrocious outrages have been perpetrated by women who, as Sir Frederick Bollock says, have no authority to represent working women or any women as a body.” It is interesting at1,095 words
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324 1913-02-27 8 The loss of the British steamer Canterbury is reported iu the Japan Chronicle. Some further news is given by a Karatsu dispatch to the Ashai, which states that the steamer called at Karatsu for coal at 9 a.m. on tho324 words
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Article249 1913-02-27 8 We regret to record the death of Abu, an old Government servant, which took place at the end of last month, says the Sarawak Gazette. Capitau Abu,” as he was frequently called, was a well known character in Kuching. He had years ago and for249 words
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Article62 1913-02-27 8 To Whom Oh why should you, who, having duly served And (garnished with the Michael and the (Icorge) lb tin d on pension, more or less deserved, Now ou the porcine guinea seek to gorge 'l es, gorge advisedly—a modest snack Would ne'er < xcito official condemnation, 1 or set62 words
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900 1913-02-27 9 very successful and enjoyable social evening in connection with the Selangor Fire Brigade was held at tiio Masonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday evening, Mr. C. E. Ilmialdson presiding over a largo attendance, which included Mr. E. G. Broadrick, Resident900 words
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389 1913-02-27 9 Serious allegations have been made to the police by several local people against A. lleiruth, manager of the General Insurance Ageucy which has au office iu Malacca Streetlleiruth has been absent since the 17th inst.. and it is not know n where389 words
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269 1913-02-27 9 If negotiations now taking place are brought to a successful conclusion, the biggest property sale that has eve r been effected in Ipoh will shortly bt' completed, says the Times of Malaya. Practically the whole of the New Town will change269 words
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Article66 1913-02-27 9 The Japan Gazette publishes the following table from the official census returns relative to the foreign population of Yokohama: 1912. 1911. Chinese 4,522 4,226 British L’»7s 1.542 Americans 8114 8.77 Germans 4(12 4 55 Austrians 51 65 Danes 27 .28 French 227 Italians 41 40 Dutch <>l66 words
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414 1913-02-27 9 At tho suggestion of tho secretary of the Mohamedan aud Hindoo Endowment Board, Mr. K. Ramsami Pillay, ono of the trustees of the Hindoo temple in Orchard Road, convened a general meeting on Monday to consider a proposal414 words
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393 1913-02-27 9 Tho course of true love was made easier by tho aid of the motor-car at Sungci Hesi ou Wednesday last, says tho Malay Mail. Tho seventeen year old daughter of Cliali Tsoi, a mining towkay living in the main393 words
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331 1913-02-27 9 In tho third court, on Monday afternoon, Mr. Humphreys heard the oiicuiug of a case in which Municipal ricksha peon No. 44, Hongkck by name, is charged with receiving an illegal gratification of 30 cents while on duty outside331 words
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315 1913-02-27 9 The ninety-fifth report of the Court of Directors to the ordinary half-yearly general meeting of shareholders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hanking Corporation, which was to bo held at Jlongkong, on Saturday last, is as follow s The directors have now315 words
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127 1913-02-27 9 Empresses Nearing Completion. The O.P.K. liner Kmpress of liußsia, now nearim* completion on tlio Clyde, is expected to leave Great llritain for on April I, and will make her first sailing from Hongkong to Vancouver about May 22. Tho sister ship, Kmpress of Asia, will leavo Southampton for tlio Orient127 words
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Article32 1913-02-27 10 Hancock.— On February ‘2.1, the wife of A. T. Hancock, of a non. Ahmhtkono. —At tlm Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on February 28, the wife of 11. M. Armstr.jug, of a daughter.32 words
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Article45 1913-02-27 10 NVaok— Howard.— At St. Andrew's Cathedra), Singapore, on February 111, by the Kcv. 11. <l. I Vile, Walter Stirling;, youngest hod til Mr. and Mrs. A. Wade, Stevenage, lit its. to Annie (ierfcrude, second daughter of .Mr. and Mrs. K. <J. Howard, Malone, llelfast.45 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1120 1913-02-27 10 -Straits Times, February 20. An uppeal is being made to plantin'’ companies in Malaya for subscriptions on behalf of the London School of Tropical Medicine. Messrs. Harrison ami t’rossfield have the matter in band, ami we do not doubt that every company w ill have the appeal brought-Straits Times, February 20. - 1,120 words
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Article1170 1913-02-27 10 cipnlity refuses to sanction. Straits Times, February *21. Twice recently it lias been necessary for the municipal authorities to consider whether plays proposed were) suitable for presentation before a audience. 'lLcro is a vast amount of delightful drama in the world, virile, humorous, tragic, and even didactic.cipnlity refuses to sanction. – Straits Times, February *21. - 1,170 words
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Article1195 1913-02-27 10 —Straits Times, February 22. When our last batch of London papers started for the East, England was burning with excitement over a Franchise Bill. The chief purpose of that bill was to reduce «jualifying residence from a period which, under the old, law may run into—Straits Times, February 22. - 1,195 words
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Article1069 1913-02-27 11 unless they help themselves. —Straits Times, February 24. Practically the Municipal Rill has been passed. It is a good bdl, on the whole, and we are hopeful that it will ensure the services of good men to supervise local affairs. Rut it is not the bill weunless they help themselves.—Straits Times, February 24. - 1,069 words
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Article1071 1913-02-27 11 StraitH TiiuoH, h'obruary 25. Tho other day it was announced that hands off represented United States policy in reference to Mexico, but circumstances arc stronger sometimes than statesmen, aud the latest news seems to indicate that a force is being prepared which will intervene if necessary. Tho historyStraitH TiiuoH, h'obruary 25. - 1,071 words
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Article1032 1913-02-27 12 Straits Times, February 2P>. Now lights are cast upon tho situation in Turkey by news contained in the last mail. When tho revolution of January occurred, it was universally assumed that the death of Na/.im Pasha was almost accidental, but now it ean hardly be doubtedStraits Times, February 2P>. - 1,032 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement98 1913-02-27 10 Tm* I uni fr*« prU’Hof Him Strait T imis I" y*»'* r Thr P wt free pric;* <•( the Straits Hwtm t it fu a yea r It i» wot neceiaarv to tubucribe for a year. The »üb■criptiont for thorter periods are at the same proport onate rate as for98 words
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Obituary32 1913-02-27 10 DKATII. Lim. On February 10, at Lubber Lodge, Singapore, Mrs. Lim Swoe K<e (Klmo'liu Neo) Mother in law of Koh San 11 in, in her both year. Funeral on Sunday, February 2.J.32 words
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Article154 1913-02-27 12 At tho closing session of the Methodist Conference on the 19th inst., Dr. Gamewell, head of the Methodist educational work in C’hiua, and Mrs. Gamewell were introduced to the conference. After a short closing address on tho responsibility of tho ministers, Bishop Robinson read the appointments for154 words
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1768 1913-02-27 12 At the Calcutta High Court, on February 14, before Mr. Justice Chaudhuri, the hearing of the suit brought by Mrs. Major (“Georgie Corlass’") against Maurice Bandmann, proprictor of the Baudmanu ()|H-ra Company, claiming Us. lS.O'K) as damages for1,768 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement126 1913-02-27 12 Sale of Property. r Iho following iSuuaporo properties were disposed of by auctiomi at Messrs. Powell and Co.’s saleroom on Tuesday: Freeh. 11 Kind and the two dwelling houses, 0-1 and A Oxley Hoad, area 20,0'.0 square feet, total monthly rental $70, bought by Captain K. Kdwards, $7,< 00 freehold126 words
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Article14 1913-02-27 13 [The Straits Times is not responsible foi (be opinions of its correspondents, j14 words
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Article488 1913-02-27 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— I regret that t was unable to reply yesterday to your request in Tuesday’s issue for tho specific date on which the 1< ader ap neared containing the comments objected to by the Volunteers. On X T o vein her488 words
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Article194 1913-02-27 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Last night, a while after nine, when every attention was turned to the crackertiring, a motor-car driven by a white man rushed full spetd at a crowd of spectators in Bencoolen Street causing four or five of them to fall under194 words
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Article1300 1913-02-27 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Kindly permit me to make a protest on behalf of a largo majority of sensible women still left in the world, who resent with intenscst bitterness the m id doings of Rankhurst aud Co., but who nev» rtlieh ss1,300 words
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655 1913-02-27 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Some days back you dealt with the subject of education iu your editorial columns, and may I now take the opportunity of say ing a few words on the educational policy obtaining in the Straits Settlements and655 words
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345 1913-02-27 13 Mr. Justico Sproulo heard evidence on Toes* day afternoon in a case in which 8. D. do Silva, a Goanese professional musician, sued A. M. do Silva and N. de Silva for 9930 in respect of wages due. HaintitT was re*345 words
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Article424 1913-02-27 13 (Fkom a L’okkkspondknt.) Trengganu, February 23. At midnight of the ‘22nd, a fire started on Rulau Duyoug, which lasted till 3 a.m. Two hundred Malay houses and many coconut trees were burnt. One of tho tree s fell on a Malay man killing him on tho spot.424 words
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Article64 1913-02-27 13 Tim following are tin* results of tho crush* in <4 operations ill hull) for the four weeks einlino Imi, irv ‘22:— Ifukit Kom ill: stone crushed if, 12.) tons, j»old obtained 477 ozs., iiv* im*»o |>«•!• ton ;»u'»2 uwts. Ihdct Malacca: stone eruslied 2,’HU, tons, t»old obtained 20064 words
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Article4338 1913-02-27 14 (Long anil specially, important messages will be found under separate headings. All tho other Router telegrams received during tho past week are given below. I Wednesday, February 19. Tho Norwegian expedition which left Advent Bay, Spitsbergen,4,338 words
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Article486 1913-02-27 15 Berlin. February 18. An amended proposal of the centre party, having the approval of Admiral von Tirpitz, says that only officers, etc., who arc aboard on duty are entitled to extras. Tho socalled “blind board allowances are not to bo paid. The agreement for securing Russian officers who486 words
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Local Telegrams.
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Article119 1913-02-27 15 (From Our Own Corrbspondknt.) Penang, February 19. At Penang to-day, on the complaint of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, ,T. W. N. Hammond, a European, was charged with attempting to cheat in respect of a cheque for 935, and with cheating in respect of a cheque119 words
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Article99 1913-02-27 15 (From Our Own Corrbspondknt.) Penang, February 25. The Trang correspondent of tho Pinang Gazette wires that at noon to-day, a Siamese dresser attempted to assassinate H.E. Phya Rasada Nupradit, High Commissioner of Pukct and Tongkali, and Phra Satliol Satharn Pithak, Governor of Trang, as they were landing99 words
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Article230 1913-02-27 15 (From Our Own Corrbspondknt.) Penang, February 25. Passengers on the Austrian-Lloyd steamer Austria gave a thrilling account of a fire which broke out on board wdien the vessel was on her way from Colombo to Penang. About 2 a.m. on the 19tli, when the Austria was three230 words
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Article55 1913-02-27 15 (From Oor Own Corrbspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, February 21. At a meeting of Englishmen in the Selangor Club, last night, Mr. E. G. Broadrick presiding, it w’as decided to celebrate St. George’s Day by a ball, fancy dress optional. The officer- elected wero Mr. Broadrick as president55 words
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Article87 1913-02-27 15 (From Our Own Corrbspondknt). Kuala Lumpur, February 24. At the annual meeting of the Selangor Club, Mr. E. G. Broadrick presiding, l>r. Travers, in a short speech, said the outstanding feature of the accounts was the profit on the bar. Tho Straits Trading Company’s loan of 90,00087 words
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Article345 1913-02-27 15 iFkom Our Own Corrbspondknt.) Ipoli, February 24. At tho meeting of the Perak Chamber Mims on Saturday, Mr. Metcalfe, the outgoing President, said the Chamber was making itself heard as a power in the land. Mr. Griffiths, who was elected Piesident, said the aim and obj*345 words
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619 1913-02-27 15 Sir West llidgway arrived at Jesselton on February ft, and assumed otlico as Governor and Commanderin-Chief of the British North Borneo Co.’s territories, with Mr. A. C. Pearson as Deputy Governor. When the commission appointing him was read, Sir West Hidgway619 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article299 1913-02-27 16 Fkiirl'auy 19 Ilford, Lrit. str., Nioolle, Bombay, M. L. Kaislia Himalaya, Lrit. str., Evans, Shanghai, I*. Ac O, Co Kitano Marti, Jap. str., Cope, Loudon, I*. Simons Peil.o, Ke lt, str., <ios, Antwerp, M. Maritimes Glctifatg, Lilt, str., Hartnell, London, Loustead An ten or, Lrit. str., Wallace*. Kucliinotzu, W.299 words
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Article226 1913-02-27 16 Kkhhuaky 19 Tosa Mai n, .lap. str., Pang lt'goon Calcutta Volute, hut. str., Tientsin Bohemia, Aus. str., Trieste via ports Hong Wan I, I hit. str., Peuung Himalaya, Brit. str., Penang Colombo Aden and Bombay lEuryalus, lb it. str., Calcutta 20 Antcnor, 1 h it. str Botterdam hllora, Itrit.226 words
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Article273 1913-02-27 16 SlNUAI’OKK Fkhuuahy 26, 1913. EXCHANOE On London- Bank 4 m/s 2/4* Demand 2/4 3 B a Private 6 m/s 2/4 a 3 m/s 2/4 fi On Gkhmany Bank d/d 238$ Private 3 m/s 242$ On France Bank d/d 294 Pri\utc3m/8 299 On India Bank T. T. 174$273 words
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Article1048 1913-02-27 16 SlNQAPORR, February 26, 1918. MINING. Value Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 9.50 10.00 10 10 Belat Tin 3.50 3.75 10 10 Bruang 8X0 4.00 10 10 Kanaboi 8.15 8.25 10 10 Kainpar par 10 10 Kinta Association 14.00 14.50 XI XI Kinta Tin 1.18.9 2.5.0 XI XI1,048 words
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Article541 1913-02-27 16 Per P. and O. Devanha, connecting 4* Colombo with Maimora, sailing March 7.Mr. F. W. Stewart, Mr. uud Mrs. A. Wilkie. Mr. M. S Mansergh, Mr. G. 11. Guttering. Mr. T. A. Ball, Mr. J. E. Bishop, Mr. E. H. Ban alt, Mr. and Mrs. N. 11.541 words
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Article168 1913-02-27 16 A tragedy took place at Santragacbi, result ing iu the death of Mr. tJ. Murphy, chief clerk of the office of the chief luechauical engineer of the lleDgal Nagpur railway at Kharpur. Mr. Murphy was ou a visit to his cousin, Mr. Peters, also a railway employee,168 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement68 1913-02-27 17 Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., SINGAPORE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ALE, BEER AND STOUT IMPORTERS. Prtco List on Application. BRANCHES AT i—- i I v f LONDON, GLASGOW, SHANGHAI, HONGKONG, T1ENT8IN, AND KUALA LUMPUR 1 is > 2-Seater. 10 H.P. 15 H.P. 4-Seater. 10 H.P. 15 H.P. IN STOCK.68 words
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Advertisement188 1913-02-27 18 Civil, Mechanical. Electrical ffi Marine. Q SPECIALISTS IN Rubber Plantation Machinery and Buildings. Motor Boats, Lighters and Light Draft Steamers. Complete Electrical Installations. Ferro-Concrete Structures. Mining and Pumping Machinery. 1^^ Structural Steelwork. R? Heavy, Light and Ornamental Castings, Etc., Etc. LARGEST STOCK IN THE EAST OF ESTATE IMPLEMENTS, ENGINEERS’ TOOLS,188 words
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Advertisement61 1913-02-27 18 Magnesia DINNEFORD'S The Physician’s Cure for Gout, Rheumatic Gout and Gravel. IMPOUTAU. NOTICE. In oonseqm. of nomerou-4 iin.tutiouHpurcliH must see the name DINNEFORD’S on every bottle and label. Safest and most Efieotive Aperient for Regular Use. MAGNESIA The Universal Remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Headache, Heartburn, Indigestion, Sour Eructations,61 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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1389 1913-02-27 1 \V» 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 Oo (Singapore) 2 the corresponding date for1,389 words
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Article137 1913-02-27 2 London ani> Singapore Kukbkr Prices 1 GeneralItubber Exhibition in Batavia i Rubber Estates Development li A New Rubber Tree fj Futuro of Rubber 4 The Murder of Mr. D. C. Oakley... 4 The Rubber Industry 4 January Rubber Returns 4 Rubber Items 4 Rubber Auctions 5 Absconding Coolies 0137 words
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129 1913-02-27 2 (From Oue Own Correspondent.) London, February 25. Tbo tone at the rubber auction to day was •low. Nine hundred and six tons of Plantation was offered (684 tons Malayan) against 014 tons (708 tons Malayan) at the auction on February129 words
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43 1913-02-27 2 Fine Para Plantation. t Spot Forward First Latex heb. 19 4/- 4/0* 4/0* 20 4/- 4/0* 4/0* 21 4/- 4/0* 4/0* 22 4/- 4/0* 4/0* 1.. 24 4/. 4,0| 4/0* 25 4/. 4/0* 443 words
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138 1913-02-27 2 (From Odr Own Correspondent.) London, February 19. The London Asiatic issues the balance of its capital, 100,000 2 shares at 10/-. Interim dividends are announced as follows: Castlefield, 10 per cent.; S.S. Bertarn, 15 per cent.; Bakap, 7*138 words
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622 1913-02-27 2 The statutory meeting of the members of tho Sonosekar Planting Company, Limited, was held at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., on .January 28, Mr. James Henry Kenton (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen, as you are aware, this622 words
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710 1913-02-27 2 The annual general meeting of the shareholders of tho Gan Keo Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on January 28, at the Institute of Directors, 4, Corbet Court, Gracechurch Street, E.C., Mr. NV. Arthur Addinsell (chairman of tho company) presiding. The Chairman710 words
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Article121 1913-02-27 2 In connection with the rubber exhibition to be held in Batavia next year, the Royal Hutch Packet Company have agreed to allow the following reductions of freight on bonahdo exhibits, forwarded to and from the exhibition by their steamers: —25 per cent reduction on exhibits in121 words
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Article14 1913-02-27 2 [The Straits Times is not responsible i the opinions of its correspondents.! 10114 words
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Article201 1913-02-27 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Being a shareholder in tho Rubber Estates, Ltd., 1 follow with <'reat' terest tho publication of the monthlyoutnut in tho press. 1 happen also to be a tueiib S of tho Singapore Rubber Association and when comparing tho quantities201 words
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Article356 1913-02-27 2 The repeat of the Ratauui Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to September -Mb after writing off the sum of £BOB for depreciation on buildings, machinery, etc., amounted to £10.965; carry forward from previous year, £2,117, together making £18,082. The interim dividend356 words
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Article277 1913-02-27 2 The report of the Tamiang Rubber Estates, Limited, states that tho area under Hevea rubber at September 30 was :—Tamiang estate, 1,262 acres; Oepah estate, 724 acres; ltantau estate, 680 acres; total, 2,666 acres. The area and nuiuber of trees in tapping on September 30 wero as follows:—Tamiang,277 words
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2732 1913-02-27 3 The third annual ordinary general meeting t the Escot Rubber Estates, Limited, was 1 Id on January ‘27, at the offices of the comnuv at Pinners’ Hall, Austin Friars, E.C., Mr. G. Malcolm Gumming (tho chairman of the company) presiding. The2,732 words
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Article82 1913-02-27 3 Mr. Herbert Inglis, the well-known Kalutara (Ceylon) planter, has prepared the following estimate of what he considers would be cost of developing a rubber estate of 1,500 acres for two years before it comes into bearing: Its. Its. Superintendent’s salary at H00 a month 10,200 Assistant’s salary82 words
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710 1913-02-27 3 An extraordinary general meeting of tho It bl>er and I’ro iuco Investment Trust, Limited, was )h Id for tho purpose of considerinti a resolution for winding-up the company voluntarily. Mr. James Greenlees presided, and in moving the resolution said that710 words
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Article168 1913-02-27 3 A now rubber tree lias been identified in Mexico, from which, it is stated, a rluss rubber can be obtained. It is known by the nativis under the name of Cacaloscliili, says the West India Committee Circular, which makes the announcement, and is one of tho168 words
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1916 1913-02-27 4 The third ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Maulmaiu Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held at the registered office of the, company, Maulmaiu, on February H. Mr. II. St. Smallwood, managing director, was iu the chair, and there were also present1,916 words
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753 1913-02-27 4 We take the following from the Statist The year 1912 opened with a distinctly subdued feeling outlie part of the rubber market. T 1 o feverishness accompanying the boom and the subsequent collapse had left the patieut in a753 words
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Article90 1913-02-27 4 Tho trial of a Chinese coolie on the charge of murdering Mr. I). C. Oakley, the late manager of Sedenak estate, has been fixed to commence at Johore Bahru next Monday. the several Chinese coolies who were arrested on suspicion immediately after the90 words
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377 1913-02-27 4 THE RUBBER INDUSTRY. A Week of Less Activity i n Shares. The following items relating to the rubb industry are taken from the London an) China Express of danuary 31 The market for plantation has been quj a and rates easier. Smoked Shoot, ribbed quoted 4s. 44d. value, Feb March377 words
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Article12 1913-02-27 4 Bukit K. B.—2,660 lbs. Mount Austin.—‘29,500 lbs. Anglo-Sumatra.—.‘54.*05 lbs.12 words
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Article325 1913-02-27 4 Mr. K. Pfenningwerth. of Padang Jawa estate, Klang, and Mrs. Hildred, of Kuala Lumpur, have left for Penang, eu route to Europe. Mr. Reeve Tucker has been appointed manager of Sungei Way Estate, in succession to Mr. Whitton. who lias resigned. Mr. Whitton is going to India. TheGedong325 words
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1832 1913-02-27 5 The first annual general meeting of tho Garing (Malacca) Rubber Estato, Limited, was held on January 27, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, E.C., Mr. C. Mendel (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen, with your1,832 words
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1137 1913-02-27 5 An extraordinary general meeting of the Scdenak Rubber Estates Limited, was held on January 29, at Winchester House, Old Hoard Street, E.C., for the purpose of submitting the following resolution That the capital of the company be increased to £180,000 by1,137 words
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Article131 1913-02-27 5 Thirty-eight piculs of rubber were sold by auction at the Penang Kubbcr Auction Rooms on the 19th inst., at tho prices detailed below:— Smoked sheet, Ribbed $216 Plain 214 to 216 No. I Crepe 199 to 218 Unsmoked sheet No. 1 206 to 208 2 100 Scrap Crepe131 words
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197 1913-02-27 5 The report of the committee of the Singa* pore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, from dato of formation, Juno 20, 1911 to December Ml, 1912, says :—Your committee beg to .submit duly audited accounts for 1912, and report as follows on the operations of the association.197 words
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Article183 1913-02-27 5 A circular issued to shareholders of Jimah Rubber Estates, Ltd., by order of tho board of directors, makes tho following announcement:—The directors haVo the pleasure to inform shareholders that Messrs. Hilckes and Snodgrass, directors, visited tho estato a few days ago with Mr. James McClymont, director and183 words
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1159 1913-02-27 6 The thinl ordinary general inc i ting of tho Chersonese (F.M.S.) Instates, Limited, was held on January 80, at Winchester I louse-, London, K.C., Mr. Noel Trotter (chairman of tho company) presiding. Mr. 11. M. Mitchell, representing tin- secretaries (Messrs. Thomas1,159 words
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466 1913-02-27 6 Mr. (i. M. Harding, manager of tho Pahang Lubber Kstatis, was summoned to appear before the magistrate at Kaub to answer to a charge of wrongfully restraining two Tamil coolies. Plaintiffs stated that they had been recruited from India by Mr. Harding,466 words
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Article142 1913-02-27 6 An extraordinary meeting of the Pulau .ulano Rubber and Produce Co., Ltd., was lehl in the registered oflicc, Commercial I uiou I.ml,linos, on Friday. The purpose of the nieet.no was to consider the followine new Article to take the placo of No. Ho in the Articles of142 words
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1272 1913-02-27 6 The use of dynamite in agriculture is now coming to be recognised as as important factor, and that the time is not far distant when it will be largely adopted on tea, rubber and other plantations is the1,272 words
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274 1913-02-27 6 Although Mr. P. A. Molteno went geographically astray the other day in putting a question iu the House of Commons concerning the security of human life in Malaya, the danger of armed robberies iu the Federated Malay States is fully274 words
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Article159 1913-02-27 6 A London telegram to the Times of Ceylon gives some details of the F.M.S. llubbcr Planters Estates, Limited, which is being formed with a cajiital of .£llO,OOO in £1 shares for the purpose of acquiring 2,700 acres, adjoining the Sendayan (F.M.S.) Lubber t ompauy, Limited’s properties159 words
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