The Straits Budget, 12 June 1913
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1913-06-12 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXVII NO. 2887. Singapore. Thursday. June 12. 1911. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTl'RV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article356 1913-06-12 1 leaders—(iiins for Liners 10 The Classic Race 10 The State of China ...10*11 Hook on China 11 I'Diversities in China ...11-12 liirtes for I'ister 12 Local ani» Gkskkal Loral and Personal 1*2 Panama and Suez Canal Dues 4 lUtiles Institution 5 Lite Federal Council 5 Hivt ptiou356 words
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Article4975 1913-06-12 1 The output of the Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., during May was 570 piculs. The output from Rruaug, Limited, for May amounted to 31 piculs tin ore. The Relat Tin Mining Co.’s output for May amounted to 207.80 piculs. Thirty-six Chint se were banished from Singapore during the4,975 words
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Article13 1913-06-12 3 I The Straits Times is not responsible (01 opinions of its correspondent13 words
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Article3882 1913-06-12 3 To the Editor of the StraitH Times. Sir —Your leader of the 4th iust. makes interesting reading aud clearly shows that in •our capacity as Editor of a most influential n im r you are doing your best for your King 1 (I country. Unfortunately, however, I am3,882 words
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Article221 1913-06-12 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —With reference to tho kindly expressed leading article under the above heading in your publication of the 26th ultimo, 1 am directed by llis Highness the Rajah to say that in his speech delivered at the meeting of the Supreme221 words
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218 1913-06-12 4 Tlic.Ti ji, as translated by the .Japan Gazette, states that in view of the openin'* of the Panama Canal in a couple of years, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Toyo Kisen Kaisha and Osaka Shosen Kaisha are now making investigation as to218 words
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Article110 1913-06-12 4 A strange spectacle was presented at tho Ashford (Kent) Police-court the other day by William Merrin, who was charged with hi ing a deserter from tho 1st Battalion King’s Own Lancaster Regiment. With two other men Merrin absconded from tho regiment at Dover, and while tramping through110 words
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564 1913-06-12 4 An Extraordinary Incident. Kkutbk's Tjclkoram Loudon, June 4. There are indications of a fine, warm Derby Day. The trains arc crowded and there is a constant stream of motor-cars, motor-buses, horsed vehicles, costers and their564 words
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453 1913-06-12 4 Suffragette Under Arrest. London, June 5. Tho Derby betting at the start against Great Sport was 20 to 1. It was the most sensational Derby on record. It is tlie theme of editorial articles, some of which demand that the suffragette leaders shall apologise to453 words
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311 1913-06-12 4 Bookmakers Who Were Let Down. London, June 6. The Derby continues the subject of comment in the press. Hotspur, of the Daily Telegraph, says that the disqualification of Craganour is severely condemned among many whose social standing aud ideas of clean sport are unquestionable, believing311 words
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256 1913-06-12 4 No Appeal Intended. London, June 9. The papers are still full of rumours, allegations and denials of all sorts in connection with the disqualification of Craganour an.l n running of other horses in tho Derby Tl is still much criticism of tho stewards Hotspur,256 words
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260 1913-06-12 4 Mr. T. Minagowa, of 5, Orange GroveRoad, Chancellor in charge, for the time being at the Japanese Consulate, was charged in the senior magistrate’s court yesterday with driving a horse and trap iu a rash and negligent manner and also with causing hurt to260 words
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321 1913-06-12 4 Sir Owcu Philipps, chairman of the Uoyal Mail Steam Packet Company, speaking at the annual meeting, said the work on the Panama Canal is steadily proceeding, and, although the earth-slides which have recently occureil in the Culebra Cut make tin*321 words
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664 1913-06-12 5 K ivourt d witli excellent weather, tho t i school sports of Hallies Institution l lt successfully held on Friday, Founder’s 'V v iu the P l0fiCnC0 a l ar K° number of -t itors. who inclided the664 words
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Article114 1913-06-12 5 meeting of the Federal Council has been 1 1 1 >r duly H, It will take place at —a a Kangsur, says 11 it* Binang < Jazotte, if the 1 ti.ins to Government House are ready date, Government House will be I 1 'I by Sir Arthur114 words
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718 1913-06-12 5 In commenting upon the success of the At Home held on Friday morning, upon the Melchior Ttoub, the new Singapore-Java express steamer, nothing can l>< '•aid < xcept that tho function was an uuquahlii d success. Accepting the phrase718 words
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Article160 1913-06-12 5 The trial commenced at Trang on May 27 of Mao Chan, the Siamt so dresser wdio tired at and wounded the late I liya Rasada (Mr. Kaw Sim Bee) and Bhra Satlmru (Mr. Kliaw .100 Keat) as they were landing fiom tho Govern meut launch on March160 words
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556 1913-06-12 5 As soon ns tho fact was made üblie tha a match had been arranged bciwccu Mr Gaunt and Capt. Day, of Singapore, and Mr Young and Mr. Trasenster, who have been down from Selangor, it was known that some excellent556 words
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Article198 1913-06-12 5 The president of the Y.M.C.A., Mr. A. \V. Bean, and Mrs. Bean must have been gratified to find such a hearty response to their iuvita tion to accord a welcome to tho new Secretary of the Y.M.C.A.aml his wife on Thursday when tho large198 words
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Article96 1913-06-12 5 Tho mortality returns for Singap r» issued by the Registrar of Births and Don His show that, during the week ending May 11. tin re were 2211 deaths I HI males, 02 f email giving a ratio per mille of population of H 0.12. Malarial fever accouute96 words
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678 1913-06-12 5 Tito second nnnual meeting of the Lower Ferule Coconut company was held at Colombo, on May 27, at the cilices of Messrs. Cordon Frazer and Company. Lieut. Colonel Gordon Frazer presided, and those present were Messrs. F. James678 words
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Article151 1913-06-12 5 Mr. Maruta, chief of the ship construction department of tho Mitsu Itishi Shipbuilding ard, who has b< on supervising the refloating of the 1 megaka Maru at Moji, is quoted, according to the .lap,m Herald, to the effect that lie cannot y< t give any d, tails151 words
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583 1913-06-12 6 Prior to opening the proceedings of the Appeal Com t. on Monday, tin* Full Court, cona stiuu of tin* Chief Justice, Mr. Justin Fisher ami Mr. Justice Sproulc, heard a crimiiia) appeal. This appeal was brought at the instance583 words
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Article174 1913-06-12 6 The washout on the F.M.S. Railways, which delayed the arrival in Kuala Lumpur of yesterday’s English mail, was of a very serious nature, says Saturday’s Malay Mail. Owing to very heavy rains in the hills, the Sungei Bakap, a small river between Khota Bliaru and Batu Gajah,174 words
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Article123 1913-06-12 6 A serious lire broke out on the wharves at Macassar on At jty 111. According to the Pinanp (iu/.ettu, larpe ipiantities (»f copra, maize. rittauHand other poods were lyin«» near the steamer Albany of the Di utscli llustrnliseh I buupschill < iess< Isehaft for shipment v\ h<123 words
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531 1913-06-12 6 We learn that the Alexy Morch has been sold to a Chinese firm for tho Langkok trade for $85,000 and it would appear that at tho price of ships at the present time, the purchasers have certainly got value for531 words
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Article244 1913-06-12 6 The last expedition to the snow mountains of New Guinea, the members of which returnt d to .Java the previous week, may in every way be considered a preat success, says the Batavia Xieuwsbhad of May 20. The expedition, it will be rememberc*d, was under244 words
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Article105 1913-06-12 6 A verdict for the defendant was given on May 7 in the action for alleged libel brought by Mi. 11. S. Wigmore, quartermaster of the P. and <> liner Delhi against Captain Philip 11 it i is. superintendent of the P. and O. Com105 words
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659 1913-06-12 6 In their weekly share circular dated .luno I, Messrs Krit»cr and Company state: There lias been a considerable decline in all rubber stocks since last advice and dealings in this section have been practically confined to sales to London. The recotit659 words
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Article174 1913-06-12 6 It is notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazetto of .June 6 that Mr. R. H. Goulding is to be assistant superintendent, trigonometrical branch, Survey Department; Mr. A. S. M. Best to be assistant engineer, I*. W. D.; Mr. E. J. Gough to be secretary, Sanitary Board, Kuala174 words
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572 1913-06-12 6 On Saturday last, a fete was held in t ictoria Memorial Hall, (kindly lent by tl authorities for the occasion) in couiuctu with the Singapore branch of the <ii,i Friendly Society. Lady Evelyn Y ()lln kindly attended and declared572 words
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Article253 1913-06-12 6 The death took place at his residence in the Batu Head, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday morning, after an illness extending over two or three weeks, of Raja Laut bin Sultan Mohomad, better known, perhaps, as the Ra ja Muda. Raja Laut was the nephew of253 words
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1056 1913-06-12 7 The ordinary general meeting of the Singa- KU ctric Tramways, Limited, was held ;l y at the offices of the company, 19 5 swithin’s-lane, E C., sir Frank A. 8wet- i,(i.C.M.G. (chairman of the comtcinuwu, in uvi, presiding. Thf secretary (Mr.1,056 words
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Article213 1913-06-12 7 We have receivod from the Singapore branch of Messrs. Whitcaway, Laidlaw and Company, a copy of the report of the directors of that company for the year ended February 28,1913, which was to be submitted to the shareholders at the fifth annual general meeting, to be213 words
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Article104 1913-06-12 7 On Friday last the 6th inst. at tho .Jasin police court, the hearing of the preliminary enquiry against thirty-tlm e Chinese tapping coolies for the attempted murder of Mr. (Jrecne, the divisional superintendent of the Mcrlimau Kstate, and for gang robbery committed on his premises on May104 words
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446 1913-06-12 7 At a mooting of tho Council of the Perak Chamber of Mines, held on Monday, May 26, the following wero present:—The Hon. 11. I). Griffiths, M.F.C. (president), in the chair, Mr. A. Payne-Gallwey (vice-president), tho Hon. Eu Tong Sen, M.F.C., Messrs.446 words
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273 1913-06-12 7 In the Union House of Assembly at Cape Town on May 7, Mr. Saur, Minister of .Jus tice and Native Affairs, announced that iu view of mortality in the Witwatersraud Mines the introduction of tropical natives would no longer he permitted.273 words
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Article89 1913-06-12 7 A Peking telegram to the China Press, dated May 17, says:—lt transpires that the woman who was executed on Wednesday in connection with the bomb plot for the assassination of President N nan shill Kai, was Miss Ching Yu ho, a t< acher in the girls’ law89 words
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512 1913-06-12 7 Thu Chief Justice, Sir William llyndman .Jones, heard, in the Supreme Court, on Thursday, proceedings in a ease at the instance of Chop Ghee Teck of Teluk Ayer Stroet, against the Straits Trading Co., Ltd. Plaintiffs claim for f11.7H7.79,512 words
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Article215 1913-06-12 7 I'rot. Wyndham H. Dunstan, of tho Imporial Institute, has again called attcutioo to tho need of a Tropical Agricultural Col lego to bo established Homowlicre in tho tropicH. He truly says that tropical agriculture ami its results are of far-reaching importance to tho hmpire. What ho advooatos,215 words
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135 1913-06-12 7 1 ho billowing paragraph is from The Times of May 17 -Bound from Bombay for Shanghai tho f. aud O. liner Assaye was repair d yesterday to have arrived at Singapore with a tire, which was still burning. Tho tire was in135 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement340 1913-06-12 7 Property Sales. 1 he following Singapore properties were disposed of by auctiou at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale room on the 4th inst. The freehold residential property Kosebank, 6 Mount Elizabeth Hoad, Tanglin, area 18,148 square feet, part of Grant 84, Ed. Nathan $9,000; the shop-house premises 55 Upper i340 words
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632 1913-06-12 8 Tho report of the 11 arbour Master of Hongkong, Commander Basil Taylor, K.N., f< *r the year 1912, was laid before tlio Hongkong Legislative Couneil on May 29. It states that the total of the shipping entering aud clearin'* at ports632 words
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Article213 1913-06-12 8 The value of wireless telegraphy was strikingly illustrated by the saving of '2o.') passengers hum the liner Tainui, bound from Wellington for London, which was badly clamant <1 in a collision with the steamer Inca oil the Spanish Coast on May ‘25. The Tainui began to213 words
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687 1913-06-12 8 The report of the; Tronoh Mines, Limited, states that during tho year to December 91 2,770 tons of tin ore were sold, as compared with 9,850 tons sold during 1911. The amount realised (excluding tribute*) was .£949,994, being an ave rage* of X*687 words
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Article159 1913-06-12 8 The draft of an enactment to amend the Hail ways Fnactmeut 1912 is published in the F.M.S. Government Gazette where the lion. F. Heltield, legal advisor to the Government, explains tliat tho object of the measure is to afford to the railway department some measure of protection against159 words
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752 1913-06-12 8 (Fkom A Cokkkspondknt.) Trenggannu, June 1. on May 19, His Highness Sultan Zaiual Abidin (of Trenggannu) left hero iu his own motor boat, which is fairly larger and commodious. The w eather was exceedingly line when lie started. Accompanying him were752 words
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Article113 1913-06-12 8 Tlie competition between the Nippon Yusen Kaislia ami the I»ritisli India Steamship Navigation Co., still continues Accord ing to the Hochi, the 1 British company has decided to carry on the competition, irrespective of the attitude of the British (lov eminent. On the other hand, says the113 words
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604 1913-06-12 8 Tuesday evening’s meeting at the Selangor Club, called by Mr. \V. j> Hume in support of national service was of extraordinary interest, says the Malay Mail, of the 4th iust., in that it provided the public of the F.M.S. with604 words
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Article223 1913-06-12 8 The K. G. A. paraded at full strength on the Rangoon maidau, on May 26, for inspec tion by Lieutenant General Sir Robert Scallou, after which he bade them farewell, lie congratulated the men on their good work, but particularly tbe 61st C’o., which had for223 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article773 1913-06-12 9 s R.A. Meeting. 'll,,, thirteenth annual meeting of the "ini' more hide Association is now nearing "potion. The following events have been ilru led on the Ballestier Range since the sth ii^t. Ladies’ Match. <-o o* IS rt* 'a h 55 S h Mrs Copeland 88 86 74773 words
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Article1273 1913-06-12 9 S.C.C. v. 5.R.C. The S.C.C. defeated the S.R.C. on Thursday afternoon and so pass into the tinal of the football cup competition. They won by two goals to one, but it cannot be said that in doing so the team covered themselves with glory. They ought to have scored1,273 words
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Article168 1913-06-12 9 S.C.R.C. Tournament. The following results of tios in the Straits Chinese Recreation Club’s lawn tennis tournament are announced A. Singles. —Seow 1'oh Leng owe 18 beat Tan Tian Kiat owe 7, 6—2, 6—1. Leo Chin Tuan owe 2 heat Song Ong Siang, scr., w.o. Tan Wi Yan owo168 words
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Article307 1913-06-12 9 Singapore Qolf Club. The Juno modal competition wan played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for Mr. E. F. H. Edlin who returned the excellent nett score of 72. The sweep was won on the 7th by Mr. Edlin and on the Hth by Mr. G.307 words
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Article224 1913-06-12 9 S C C. v. The Garrison. On the Ksplanado on Saturday tlio S.C.C. played the Garrison and won by two wickets. Scores: S.C.C. A. Gardner c Thorpe b Dempsey 57 J. It. C. Badham Ibw b Dempsey 25 J. Tursley b Thorpe 3 B. J. llenry c do h224 words
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257 1913-06-12 9 They aro making an attempt to stimulnto volunteer recruiting at Hongkong, and the Governor, Sir Henry May, lias been lending a hand. At the annual prize distribution a few days ago, Mis Excellency, who is Colonel of the Hongkong Corps, in257 words
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Article141 1913-06-12 9 or the? second time in the history of the Ceylon police forct one of its inemhcrM has been decorated with the Kind’s medal for oallantry. A Malay is the recipient. On the recommendation of the InspectorGeneral of Police, constable dapper Asoar has been awardi d this tribute141 words
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Article18 1913-06-12 10 ItoHF.KTsos.— On Juno G, ut Nuitenzorg, Paterson Rood, Singapore, tlio wife of Alexander Robertson, ol a daughter.18 words
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Article136 1913-06-12 10 Wilson- Mann.— On Juno A, by Rev. Wrn Runcitnan, It. I)., Alexander Cunningham Wilson, M.A., 8.L., to Florence Mann, M. It., Cl. It. Low —Wkmyss. On tho 10th instant, at St. George's Chure*\ Penang, Straits St ttle inents, by tho llevd. K. I). Swindell, M.A., Horace Aubrey, youngest son136 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1334 1913-06-12 10 take such risks cheerfully.—Straits Times, June 5. British shipowners havo received with mixed feelings the Admiralty’s recent pro posal to arm merchant liners. The question has aroused some perturbation because, however choerfully the owners may be in dined to fulfil patriotic obligations, there are certain considerations thattake such risks cheerfully.—Straits Times, June 5. - 1,334 words
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Article862 1913-06-12 10 —Straits Times, June G. Judging from the telegrams sent out from home regarding the incidents in the race for the Derby Stakes, the Grand Spring Meeting at Epsom must have far surpassed any other fixture over held on the famous Surrey Downs and, wo doubt not, will—Straits Times, June G. - 862 words
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Article1174 1913-06-12 10 —Straits Times, Juno 7* Among the changes effected in China in the last two years is the almost absolute aban donment of the old method of death by torture for serious offences. Young China agreed with the West that the death by a thousand cuts and.—Straits Times, Juno 7* - 1,174 words
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Article1372 1913-06-12 11 grossing topic, and says it so well. —Straits Times, Juno 0. China has in recent times been responsible for the consumption of more ink and paper than perhaps any other one subject that has occupied the attention of the world’s writers. One can scarcely turn thegrossing topic, and says it so well.—Straits Times, Juno 0. - 1,372 words
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Article1013 1913-06-12 11 those of Great Britain aud China.—Straits Times, June 10. The remarkable manifestation of public interest in China of the last few mouths will doubtless stimulate the efforts of Mr. C. A. M. Smith, who, as Professor of Engineering at the Hongkong University, is now m England tothose of Great Britain aud China.—Straits Times, June 10. - 1,013 words
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Article915 1913-06-12 12 -Straits Times, dune 11. The recent uowh from Ireland, the continuation of largo consignments of rifles imported under fictitious descriptions, sounds like a puerile tableau to put the finishing touches < n the Ulsterite campaign. It may or it may not be a move engineered by the. -Straits Times, dune 11. - 915 words
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Advertisement92 1913-06-12 10 The Post tree price of the Struts Times I* ♦•'W a year The post (re“ price of tlio Straits Budget i»$M a y»ar It i> not ntcefbarv to tuhicrihe for a year. The *ub options for shorter periods are at the same proport onale rat« as for a year. The92 words
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Obituary29 1913-06-12 10 DEATHS. 1(ofkh. On May 14, at Tlrrnton llcatli, Jane Elizabeth, widow of A. ag* d 79. Samson —On May l/,in London, J. Samson, formerly of China, aged 68 years.29 words
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Article109 1913-06-12 12 Owing to the rapid expansion of business in general engineering, the Central Engine Works, Limited, have been obliged to purchase a piece of land .in Orchutd Road for ilic purpose of erecting a large and up to date motor garage, in order to make more room109 words
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650 1913-06-12 12 The report of the Rastern Extension. Australasia and China Telegraph Compauy, Limited, states that the gross receipts, as shown in the revenue account for the half year to December ill, amounted to X‘379,445, against £359,596 for the corresponding650 words
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Article140 1913-06-12 12 The wedding took place on Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Cathedral of Mr. Walter Marsh, accountant to the Municipality, Singapore, and Miss I>. E. Plumptou, a relative of Mr. M. E. Plumpton, of Messrs. Adamson, Giltillan and Co. The Yen. Archdeacon Izard, assisted by the Kev. 11. G. Peile,140 words
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343 1913-06-12 12 Before Mr. Firmstono, in the first court yesterday, throe Chinese, the respecth/. editors of tho Nam Kew Poo, the filing N aiu Jit Poo and tho Union Times, were prostruted for publishing results of public lotteries' Mr. Savi, A. S. I\, appeared to343 words
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Article328 1913-06-12 12 The Licensing .Justices, in the District Court, assembled on Tuesday, in order to consider what would be the best course of action in a somewhat complicated case arising out of the license for premises aO and 52, Now Bridge Hoad. Mr. Firmstone, the District Judge, presided,328 words
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Article117 1913-06-12 12 Lieut.-Colonel Marrablc, Commanding the Troops, has much pleasure iu conveying to the Garrison His Excellency the Governoi s complete satisfaction with the success of tho parade in honour of H. M. birthday, aud the tine bearing of the troops. His Excellency was pleased to state tint “tho117 words
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644 1913-06-12 13 rit> juteresting information concerning u w liulo-Ccylon route via Tallaiwannar ut )ulUH Likodi was given by the ilou. Mr. >!• il.' iul, C’.l.E., agent of the South Indian w;l y Company, in the course of an inter- U644 words
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677 1913-06-12 13 It)t< rviewed by the Bangkok Times on lay,22, Mr, L, S. Stuart, acting Controlling 11 '-Iinter of tlie Siamese Southern Line, ini it was quite true that work had been '•"Ijlx il on the Singora-l’atani section owing L 1 that the677 words
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492 1913-06-12 13 Those who were not present at the united missionary meeting at the Priusep Street Church, on the first Monday of .Time, missed a great treat, for Miss Stiles had a deeply interesting story to tell of a place which nobody492 words
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300 1913-06-12 13 Tho first step of a notable extension of tho Salvation Army s social work is rapidly approaching completion. It is the Mothers’ Hospital, a group of maternity homes, which will eventually cover 2{ acres, in Clapton. Commissioner Adelaide Cox described300 words
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224 1913-06-12 13 The London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian hears that the Post Office authorities are considering the question of a suggested change in the mail route to India and the Far East. Complaints have frequently been made as to the great224 words
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Article269 1913-06-12 13 The Chief Secretary and Lady Brockman gave a most en joyable ball on the evening of tho 3rd inst. at Carcosaiu honour of the KingEmperor’s birthday. The Malay Mail says the grounds wero brightly illuminated with festoons and garlands of coloured lights hung among tho269 words
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876 1913-06-12 13 Some short while ago Singapore was shocked by the ucwh of the death of M. (ieorgo Verminck, the aviator who made a flight here some months since, who fell whilo making a volplane from a great height at Mytho,876 words
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Article5386 1913-06-12 14 I Long and specially important will bo found under separate bondings. All j the other Router telegrams received during the past week art! given below. I Wednesday, June 4. The rifles captured by customs officers at5,386 words
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Article859 1913-06-12 15 Berlin, June 4. In reply to Mr. Bryan's plan for world peace, Germany has stated that she has noted the plan with interest and she expects further proposals on the subject. At the Weser dockyard, Bremen, the Grand Duke of Baden has christened the battleship Mark Graf. The859 words
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Article199 1913-06-12 15 Nows has been received in Kuala Lumpur, reports the Malay Mail, that Mr. George Stafford, who passed through there in April with his family on route to Europe from Australia, has died in Bombay of pneumonia. He caught a chill on board ship and died199 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article269 1913-06-12 16 Junk 4 Siam. I>:tn. str, Jens< n, Copenhagen, E. Asiatic I) uneia, Brit. str., llamlyn, Calcutta, Boustead Cowrie, Ihit. str.. Cooper. I*. Soosoc, Asiatic Petroleum 5 Peking, S wd. str., Nordstrain. Saigon, A. (iiUillan Lai Sane. Ih it. str., Tadd, Calcutta, Boustead Ixion, Ihi str., U’penhansen, Vancouver, \V. .Manslield269 words
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Article298 1913-06-12 16 •IrsK 4 Telena, I i it. str., Gibralta f.o. Palauan, liiit. str., Antwerp via jn>rts DeumdwrnH, Brit. str., L’don A'dam A A’werp Nam Sang, Brit. str., Penang A Calcutta 6 I tola. I»rit. str., Hongkong A Japan Bloemfiniteiu. lirit. str., Manila A Japan TccHta, lirit. str., Penang Madras A298 words
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751 1913-06-12 16 A remarkably interesting description of a 2,000 mile journey up the River I’urus and its tributary, the Acre, was given before the Royal Geographical Society ou May 5 by Lieut. Jleibert A. Edwards, whose party conducted frontier exploration on the751 words
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Article81 1913-06-12 16 The trustees of the Associated Society of Railway Servants, at Bombay, ou May ill, passed a resolution declaring a general railway strike throughout India aud Burma commencing at noon the next day. In the introductory statement the trustees allege? aggression against the strikeis, the cutting oil of81 words
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Article274 1913-06-12 16 Singapore, Junk 11, 1918. EXCHANQE On London> Bank m/s 2/4,j Demand 2/4^ Private 6 m/s mi 8 m/s 2/4 i 5 On Gmkm4vy Bank d/d 238 j Private 3 m/s 248$ On Francs Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/s 299$ On India Bank T. T. 174$ Private274 words
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Article309 1913-06-12 16 SINGAPORE, JlNK 11, 1918. MINING. iTel B °y ere Scller9 10 10 Ampang 9.00 10.00 10 10 Belat Tin 2.e0 2.75 10 10 Bruang 1.50 10 10 K&naboi 2.00 2.10 10 10 Kampar par 10 10 Kinta Association 13.50 14.50 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.16.0 2.3.4 £1309 words
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468 1913-06-12 16 The storms of the past few days, says the Statesman (Calcutta), have started people thinking aud talking about the monsoon, as storms always do at this time of the year and the fact that, though we have ouly reached the middle of468 words
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Article268 1913-06-12 16 Per P. and O. Assaye, sailing June 13. Mr. T. N. Frost, Mr. Pentreath, Miss Pentreath, Mr. J.H. MacNaughton, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and child, Mr. aud Mrs. Holman Hunt, Mr. B. Webster, Miss E. Dillon, Mr. F. H. Dallas, Mr. S. H. Howard, Mr. Smit. Per268 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement370 1913-06-12 17 Civil. Mechanical. Electrical Marine. SPECIALISTS IN f 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. fit LARGEST STOCK IN THE EAST of ESTATE IMPLEMENTS, ENGINEERS’ TOOLS, BUILDERS’ AND370 words
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Advertisement122 1913-06-12 18 NOTI We have this day been appointed Sole Agents for BULLOCH LADE CO., LD. (of Glasgow and London), the oldest Firm of Whisky Distillers in the World, and we hold large stocks of their EXTRA SPECIAL SCOTCH WHISKY (Gold Label), AND A SPECIAL VERY OLD BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY (White Label).122 words
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Article123 1913-06-12 1 lit M-KM. (lubber Items 1 The Rubber Industry 1 May Rubber Returns 2 K. M. S. Rubber Exports 2 Shanghai Share Case 3 Planters Fined at Tapab 4 Bingapore Rubber Auction 6 Agricultural Pests Enactment 7 i t I.H.KAMS Rendon Rubber Market 1 London Rubber Special 1 MttllNi.S vxi»123 words
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Article277 1913-06-12 1 1 lu Lubber Growers’ Association are pre- utiny six trophies in the various eompeti* h »iis at the Lubber Exhibition of 1914. h I C. Wrefcrd's inventions for support- ••I'ptacles used in tin?collection ol latex ti; I toi cup hangers and number plates have 1 11 granted a277 words
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44 1913-06-12 1 Fiuo Para Plantation. w Spot Forward First Latex •Tune I 3/8 3/7$ 3/1 J »/8.l 3/7 8/1* 6 3/8 3/7 3/1} ii 7 3/8] 3/7 3/1$ ,i 9 3/8 B/1} 10 3 9 8/8$ 8/1*44 words
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Article42 1913-06-12 1 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) London, June 7. The rubber auction average price was 2/l()„ to which it has been reduced by the bad prices obtaining for low quality crepes. The best grades are steady. The market is looking better.42 words
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Article305 1913-06-12 1 The auuual meeting of the Sungei Kapar Rubber Company, Limited, was held at Edinburgh on May 9, Mr. E. A. Davidson presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said that for the first time Brafferton estate appeared as a revenue-pro-ducer, the profit being £5,449.305 words
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Article173 1913-06-12 1 The following report on tho share market at home is taken from the London and China Express of May 16: —The Whitsun holidays stayed development of any importance in the rubber share market. After the same with a sharp advance in the price of the commodity, largely173 words
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427 1913-06-12 1 The report of the Batu Tiga (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to December 31 amounts to .£32,792, to which must be added the amount brought forward, XI, 109, together making X 33.901, from427 words
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Article266 1913-06-12 1 The report of tho Dennistown (Krian, 1 F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the output of dry rubber for the year to December 31 amounted to 153,301 lbs., as against the manager’s estimate of 130,000 lbs. Alter allowing for loss in weight the net amount sold was266 words
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654 1913-06-12 1 The third ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Chota I lubber Hstates i (Limited) was held on May l. r at the Institute of Directors, 4, Corbefccourt, (1 racechurch strict. Mr. \V. Arthur Addinsell, ehairiuan of the company, presiding.654 words
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2045 1913-06-12 2 An extraordinary funeral meeting of the shareholders of tho Scmaiubu Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on May 2H. Mr. K. presided, and ho wan supported by hr. K. L. Marsh and Mr. It. N. Truman, directors. Tho total2,045 words
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Article858 1913-06-12 2 Jimah.— 2,806 lbs. Lunas.- 5.950 lbs. Durian S tbatang. 1,103 lb>. Henrietta.—4,5 lb'-. Sungei Mataug. —3,800 lbs. Merlimau. 3-1,305 lb*. Kembia. —8,399 lbs. Lendu.—1,350 lbs. Krubong. 4,009 lbs. Permas. —6.418 lbs. Majedie. 3,111 lbs. Tenorn.- 14.9(H) lbs. Taiping Rubber Kstates. —4.000 lb» Kempas. 6,500 lbs. Semambu. —3,311858 words
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Article72 1913-06-12 2 I Hiring May 1,255.70 tons of rubber weri exported from the K.M.S. This, together with 7,251.71 tons previously exported this year makes a total of 8,477.41 tons to date, com pared with 5,887.65 tous exported during th same period last year, an increase of 2,649.7« tons. The72 words
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2486 1913-06-12 3 The third ordinary general meeting of the Kii il i Pahi Hubber Estate, Limited, was held ,,m M vy 15 at 21, Ironmonger Lane, E.O., Mr. Hartley Aspden, d.P. (Chairman of the company), presiding. The Ghairman said Gentlemen, the report2,486 words
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1135 1913-06-12 3 Argument was to be heard in Shanghui on May 24, in the case in which Mr. G. W. Cooper claims against Messrs. Bissetand Co., for the return ol a promissory not for Tls. 15,564 and repayment of Tls.1,135 words
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1607 1913-06-12 3 The Hoventh ordinary general meeting of the Bukit Panjong Syndicate, Limited, was hold on May 14, at the Society of Incorporated Accountants 50, GroHham Street, K.C., Mr. Charles Blair (chairman of the company) presidium The Chairman said The directors rcjxjrt and1,607 words
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Article248 1913-06-12 3 Maclachlan of Maclachan, who presided at the annual meeting of the Taugga Batu Rubber Company, Limited, held at Edinburgh on May 9, said the cost of production was thoroughly satisfactory looking to the early stage of the estate. Lab <ur conditions continued excellent. He would not trouble248 words
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961 1913-06-12 3 The annual goneral meeting of Changkat Salak Rubber and Tin, Limited, was held on May 14, at Glasgow, Mr. Hugh Moncrieft presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, the result of the year’s working as disclosed by the report and accounts—which 1 assume961 words
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Article350 1913-06-12 3 Tho report of the Ledbury Rubber Estate* Limited, states that all tho available land at Ledbury and Sione Estates has now been taken in hand. At lvinrara Estate there arc still 661 acres available. 248 acres have bee D added during the year to December 31 to350 words
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Article329 1913-06-12 3 The report of the Cluny Rubber Estates Limited, states that during the year to December 31 a further area of about 250 acres has been planted up, but on the other baud various small areas of swampy laud, totalling in all 36-acres, have had to be abandoned,329 words
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Article142 1913-06-12 3 The Ipoh correspondent of the Malay Mad wired on Juno s as follows: —Six planters from the Batang Padang district were charg at Tapah Police Court yesterday under the Labour Code Enactment of 1912, with failing to pay coolies on or before the 10th of the142 words
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2377 1913-06-12 5 'Hie annual meeting of the Third Mile IOI.S.) Rubber Company, Limited, was held a t Edinburgh on May 9, Mr. James S. Bontein the chairman of directors) presiding. The Chairman said: I presume I may take the report and2,377 words
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363 1913-06-12 5 ITio report of the uanadrou Lubber Estates, Limited, states that during the year to December 31 322 acres have been added to the area under rubber, which now totals 5,200 acres, while a further 210 acres were in progress, and will363 words
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720 1913-06-12 5 The directors of the I'lu l'andan (Singapore) Kubber Estates, Ltd., report for the year endod April 30 last:— Accounts. —The net protit for the year (subject to directors’ fees) amounted to 534,618.94, as compared with 513,588’87 in720 words
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3414 1913-06-12 6 The ordinary general mooting of the shareholders of the Kuala Selangor Rubber Company, Limited, was held on May 15, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, K.C., Mr. W. A. Horn (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Ladies3,414 words
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Article277 1913-06-12 6 The ninety-first auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held yesterday, when there was ottered for sale 431 cases, 4*28.26 pels, or 57,101 lbs. and sold 420 cases, 417.21 pels, or 55,628 lbs. The prices realised were:— Sheet Smoked 5140 to 162 Unsmokeu 147277 words
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1650 1913-06-12 7 The third ordinary general meeting of the shareholders in the VVaverley Rubber and produce Estates of .lava, Ltd., was held on May Id, at the offices of the company, 65, London -wall, E.C., Mr. John Samuel Newlyn (chairman of1,650 words
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Article178 1913-06-12 7 The lion. F. lielficld, legal adviser to the F.M.S. Government, ha* prepared tho draft of an enactment to provide for tho protection of trees, plants and cultivated products from disease and pests. He explains the objects and reasons as follows: —This draft aims at providing statutory means178 words
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1817 1913-06-12 7 The ordinary general meeting of tho Kampong lvuantan Rubber Company, Limited, was held on May 9, at the registered offices, 5, Fenchurch Street, E.C., Mr. F. A. Govett (chairman of the compauy) presiding. The Chairman said My task to-day1,817 words
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1929 1913-06-12 8 Capita. Stock Singapore Aatho- p. ar va Qe Dividends. Malatan Exchange Fraser and Co.'s rised. Ci iqiq 1011 Compahiia Prices, Prices, Marked 2/- 1912. 1911. May 13. .lime 11. Hfj.OOC 2/-fy. paid H 41,929 words
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