The Straits Budget, 15 January 1914
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1914-01-15 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXVIII NO. 2918. Singapore, Thursday, January 15. 1914. ESTABLISH CO OVER HALF A CtMTjRV. Price 25 cents.29 words
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Article344 1914-01-15 1 LEADERS— Books About Rubber 10 Joseph Chamberlain 10 Disraeli and the NNhigs 10-11 Strikes in Africa H Tapping Problems 11-12 Canadian Land Grabbing 12 Local and General Local and Personal 1-2 Soap Combine in China... 3 Selangor Miners 4 The Channel Tunnel 4 Starvation in Japan 5344 words
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Article4739 1914-01-15 1 The female ward of the Malay Hospital, Kuala Kangsar, is to be extended. Penang Assizos commence on January 19, and Malacoa Assizes on February 2. The leave of Dr. D. M. Ford has been extended for six months from January 28. Mr. Lim Nee Soon has been4,739 words
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1571 1914-01-15 3 At the Assizes on the 7th inst., Mr. Justice SDroule and tho jury were engaged all the afternoon in hearing further evidence in the Japanese case in which two brothers, Idehanbei and Idehatsu, were charged with the attempted murder of a1,571 words
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1724 1914-01-15 3 Geow Teck Seng, tho clerk formerly in the employ of tho Nestle and AnghrSwiss Milk Co., was arraigned before Mr. Justice Sproule at tho Assizes on Monday on three charges of criminal breach of trust. r l1,724 words
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247 1914-01-15 3 Wo tako the following from tbo North China Daily Nows of January 1. It will be remembered that the report was denied through Keuter when made public at home: An important addition is to be made to tho industries of247 words
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Article13 1914-01-15 4 Correspondence [The straits Times is not responsible foi the opinions of its corresdondonta.|13 words
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Article503 1914-01-15 4 To t)ie Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, Sonmthing ex<:4»edingly unsatisfae tory must, be our xtati* in Singapore if it be true, as we have heard for many a day, that there is no public opinion here at all. It is largidy a fact. 1503 words
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Article98 1914-01-15 4 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, As representation has been made identifying myself aud that of my brother Frwlericli Fox, of Messrs. Robinson and Co., with tlx name of Ali'xandor Frederick Fox, who is now on bis trial before tho Supreme Court on a cirtain criminal charge,98 words
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Article249 1914-01-15 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—A short time ago at a special meeting of the Mu> icipul Commissioners, the President pointed out how tin- municipality were robl>ed by unjust landlords, lie was quite right iu all lie said, as I know from over twenty years of249 words
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Article49 1914-01-15 4 To the Editoi of the Straits Times. Sir, —With reference to your hading article which appeared in tho Straits Times of January 0, 1 beg to state that I am not in favour of double tapping, \ours, 0kC E. D. Rrycb. Tehran, January 11, 1914.49 words
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Article516 1914-01-15 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—During the course of the past few days have observed that in the columns of the press there has been a good deal of com incut and straight talking concerning the action of a wise and benign government which,516 words
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Article478 1914-01-15 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I was very pleased to noto in your issue of tlio 8th inst. that tho Chamber of Commerce is moving in tliis matter, for it is indeed high time that the pitiful state of affairs in connection with our postal478 words
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Article146 1914-01-15 4 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The announcemeut of the appeal for 975.000 puts me in mind of the fact that no balance sheet has yet been presented of the Y. M. C. A. Building Fund that was raised 6 years ago. If146 words
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Article261 1914-01-15 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In your issue of Saturday, I noticed that the Government have been pleased to grant a public holiday for the Taipusum festival. 1 beg to draw attention to the fact that tho Hindus' request for a public holiday is not for261 words
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100 1914-01-15 4 (Fkom Oi k Own Corrkskondrnt.) Kuala Lumpur, .January 14. 'Ihe Selangor Miners’ Association, at an extraordinary general meeting, resolved on a general reduction of coolies’ wages bv ten per cent. J •Regarding tho Machinery Enactment, the meeting resolved to wait for six months100 words
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633 1914-01-15 4 Mr. Arthur Fell, M.P., chairman of the House of Commons Chaunel Tunnel Committee, discussed the question of the projected tunnel in a paper which he read before the Royal Society of Arts. He sketched the proposals for the construction of the tunnel,633 words
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Article216 1914-01-15 4 T.he four Chinese who were brought to Singapore by the Pbysa. a steamer belonging lO n nl Petroleum Company, after being rescued from a sampan, have told their story to the shipping authorities. They are Ng Chua Bok, Teo Bok Hay, Teo Ng and Tan Bay and216 words
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552 1914-01-15 5 I Sapporo dispatch dated December 14, Ht Yokohama, states that the C.V .riiws of the people from the famine in BilcVaido have now readied a very acute U° i l v lu tho jurisdictions of the Sorachi, Emikawa. Muroran, Sapporo552 words
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271 1914-01-15 5 I i litre was a mutiny on the 7th inst., on W\ oi ie boats lying a: the oil anchorage at truin Mali which called for the presence in armed force before peace was restored. t "’as the Euplectela, of271 words
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Article336 1914-01-15 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. Mew**. Fraser and Co.’s share circular, dated the 7th inst., states In spite of a decided improvement in rubber shares quoted from London it lias received but little support from tins end, aud although tho apathy of the past few mouths336 words
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317 1914-01-15 5 On Thursday before Commander lladclitTe ’U the Marine Court, seven Chinese, the survivors of a band of thirteen who endeavoured to make a trip to Australia, were charged with stowing away on the Esturia, one of the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company’s boats, bound317 words
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Article137 1914-01-15 5 The draft of an ordinancB to amend tho Holidays Ordinance is printed iu the current issue of the Government Gazette. The objects and reasons state:—This Hill provides that the tirst day alter tho close of the Muhammadan fasting month which is observed as a holiday by the137 words
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387 1914-01-15 5 There is a provision iu tho treaties that the inland waterways of China shall be open and free to commerce. This was considered an important condition to certain rights which China acquired when the treaties were last revised, but387 words
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Article211 1914-01-15 5 A meeting of the shareholders of the Dank on Handolsvereenigiug Xaudin ten Cate aud Co. was held in tho Hotel do Boer, Medan, on the sth inst. The meeting was convened by tho Notary Public and Mr. de Hcer, who presided. There were present 16211 words
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Article262 1914-01-15 5 Concerning the proposed inauguration of a new steamship service via Panama, Mr. Yukawa, director of tho .Japanese Mercantile Marine Bureau, is quoted to tho effect that present investigations concern freight and ports of call, and that a scheme will be introduced to the next session of the262 words
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421 1914-01-15 5 The followin*' slightly abridged report, signed by the lion, secretary and treasurer, Mr. 11. A. Crooke, tells tho history of the S.K.E. (v) Kitlo Club during the past year:— In presenting this report to tho members of the S l»H. (v)421 words
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Article204 1914-01-15 5 Mention was made on Saturday, in tho fourth court, by Inspector Kenny, of two charges of cheating which have beeu brought against a European, John William Noilo Hanjmond. The story of thecasn, as outlined by the Inspector, was that llaiuiuoud on December .‘3l secured employment with204 words
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Article191 1914-01-15 5 At the session of the Conference of the Methodist Mission, on Monday, the principal feature was the reading of the reports of the superintendents of the six districts, Kev. \Y. Iv Hork y, of tho 1 poll district, Kev. \V. G. Shtllabear, of the Malacca district, Kev.191 words
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1956 1914-01-15 6 London, December 19. It is another index to the amount of money there is in bloodstock at present, that I racery who has just gone to the stud, should bud his subscription almost full iiumediutr y a 400 guineas.1,956 words
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314 1914-01-15 6 An ordinance to amend The Minor Offences Ordinance 1906 is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council, which will give powder to the Inspector General of Police to make rules, subject to the approval of the Governor in Council,314 words
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Article254 1914-01-15 6 On Monday, the 5th iust., before Mr. Justice Sproule, Mr. Knowles, on behalf of Simon Ezra Simon, moved the court for an order to set aside the award of Solomon Yahyah and Yahyah Abraham, acting under a submission to arbitration of certain matters in dispute between Joseph254 words
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293 1914-01-15 6 The following regulations have been made by the Governor in Council in pursuance of the Wireless Telegraphy Ordinance, 1912:— 1. All apparatus for wireless telegraphy on board a merchant ship whether British or foreign in the waters of the Colony shall bo293 words
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261 1914-01-15 6 It is notified in the Government Gazette that an ordinance to atm nd the Liquors Revenue Ordinance, 1909, is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council. Tlu* material amendments made by this bill to the principal ordinance are the following:— The261 words
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Article134 1914-01-15 6 An Australian, named Dressie, was admitted to the European Hospital at Kuala Lumpur on January 6, suffering from a revolver wound in the toot. He said lie was shot at whilst returning late at night to Batu Caves, and the occurrence was accordingly reported to134 words
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Article60 1914-01-15 6 In response to numerous enquiries by iniuiy who were unable to be present ou •'■'atmday last, iu consequence of the inclemency ot the we it In r, Freear has decided to appear again in Ins “Frivolities” (with many changes) in the Victoria Theatre ou liS lcfcurn lrom China60 words
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1721 1914-01-15 7 The following is an account, sent by a correspondent, of the proceedings that attended the actual inauguration of the new direct communication between Malacca and Nippon Yusen Kaislia steamer Atsuta Maru (Captain Kon) arrived off Malacca to load for1,721 words
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Article109 1914-01-15 7 At tho Menglembu Lode Syndicate’s meeting it was reported that tho gross profit for the year was $125,540. After all allowances had been made, there was a net profit of $68,404, which, with last ye ar’s balance, left at credit $158,978. It wrh recommended that $15,000 go109 words
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1477 1914-01-15 7 A large crowd of Chinese and a big gathering of lawyers waited all forenoon in the Supreme Court on Monday for the hearing of a petition on the liquidation of the Kwong Yik Banking Co., Ltd. As it was,1,477 words
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Article129 1914-01-15 7 The mortality returns lor Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that, during the week ending January 3, there were 193 deaths (140 males, 53 temales) giving a ratio per imlleof population of 31.35, incluuing four deaths at s>t. John’s Island, and of 30.71129 words
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Article72 1914-01-15 7 The local manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hanking Corporation lias received a telegram froin his head oflice in Hongkong, stating that subject to audit, the directors at the forthcoming half yearly meeting will recotninend the following:—A dividend of C2 per share, a bonus of 572 words
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Article2312 1914-01-15 8 (FkOW A CoKKKSI*ON!»VNT.) Kuala Lumpur, January H. Our oti'v incinerator, which of course is unde*r the* Sanitary Board, is situated on the Be*taling Hills mar the* golf course and in a locality that is quickly being built up into a residential quarte r. Here are situated about2,312 words
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277 1914-01-15 8 Away out beyond Kalgan there is now working an up-to-date wireless telegraph station, the farthest north iu China, its two tapering 225 ft. wooden masts forming a new landmark. The station has been fitted up to the order of the Minister277 words
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215 1914-01-15 8 A young Finglishman named L. Sparrow, hailing from Bocbester, and unemployed, was charged at Shanghai with boing a stowaway on board the steamer Ghazee, at Hongkong, for passage to Shaughai. He pleaded guilty, ind the Ghazee captain stated that he was215 words
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663 1914-01-15 8 Borneo has attained an important position as an oil-bearing territory, and its importance appears to be growing, writes a correspondent in The Times. For a long time production on a commercial scale was contiued to Dntch Borneo, including Tarakau663 words
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Article98 1914-01-15 8 No ice is given that an extraordinary general meeting of the above company will be heid at the Company’s Registered Office, ainar Road, Singapore, on Monday, January 16 to fill a carnal vacancy in the office of auditor. Mr. W. P. Plummer considers it necessary to resign98 words
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2035 1914-01-15 9 There was held in the Victoria Memorial n .ii on Friday the annual meeting of Y W C A. in Singapore. There was quite tUe ever which the Rev. H. G. n With him on the platform lel2,035 words
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Article142 1914-01-15 9 We arc asked to publish the following resolution: —We, the women of the Methodist Episcopal Mission in Conference assembled, wish to express our heurty sympathy with and appreciation of the work done in this and other places by the Young Women’s Christian Association. We realize the great need142 words
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Article119 1914-01-15 9 Mr. Kenneth Lundie told the Glamorgan Anglers at their annual dinner, according to the Western Mail, that ho received a letter from his brother in Ceylon recounting an amusing experience. “My brother,” he said, “hasbeen particularly anxious to try his luck at the pearl fisheries, and with this119 words
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Article54 1914-01-15 9 The exact dates for tlio performances of Miss Maud Allan and tho Cherniavsky Brothers in Singapore are February 4,5, 0 and 7, in the Victoria Theatre. The advance agent, Mr. 1). E. I). Cohen, is now in town making arrangements for the visit and precise dotails will54 words
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424 1914-01-15 9 The long-heard and long-unheeded complaints about the Colonial Post Office, relating mainly to its dilatory, happy-go- looky method of conducting its business, have come to a climax. Up till now, individuals and firms have been left to fight424 words
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Article233 1914-01-15 9 On Thursday, in the second court, K. N Maoikaui Cbetty appeared before Mr. Talma, sitting as District Judge, to answer a charge of dishonestly making claims which he knew to bo false, in the civil District Court. In the tirst place it was alleged against the233 words
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Article156 1914-01-15 9 On December 14, at the Kawaski Dockyard, the llaruua, tho greatest warship hitherto built in Kobe, and one in the front rank of tho world’s naval prodigies, waa launched by General I rinco Fushimi. Tho Haruna, which is of the same class as the re-cently-arrived156 words
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Article18 1914-01-15 10 Knioht -On Tanuary at the Stirling Nursing Home, ('olotiibo, the wife <>f L. Knight, of a non.18 words
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Article44 1914-01-15 10 Nitt?itit<»NM.K PpiiKiit —On Saturday, January HI, at St. Andrew's (lathedral. George l>.»nio Neubronncr, K C.l only Hon of the lato Joint Edwin Nenbronncr, and Mary Josephine, only surviving daughter of Jos< d'Almcida iVrcira, F. K. 11. S. (London) and Mra. l’ert it a.44 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1091 1914-01-15 10 nupc*rvinion of com potent chemists.— Straits Times, .January H. Wo arc vory glad to welcome a book on the preparation of plantation rubber by Sydney Morgan, A.K.C.Sc., F.C.S., senior scientific officer anti resident chemist in the Federated Malay States for the Rubber Growers' Association. That association hasnupc*rvinion of com potent chemists.— Straits Times, .January H. - 1,091 words
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Article1077 1914-01-15 10 them worthy of its call.—Straits Times, January 9. A funeral election may not come for Rome considerable time, but one feels that the announcement by Mr. Joseph Chamberlain that ho will not seek re election in West liirminoham minks the close of a great political career. He isthem worthy of its call.—Straits Times, January 9. - 1,077 words
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Article1197 1914-01-15 10 1 ‘mating personality.—Straits Times, i ary io, It is just a hundred and ten years since Benjamin Disaeli was born, and nearly thirty-three years have passed since he died. Vet the making of books about him is far from complete, and the interest ia his life,) 1 ‘mating personality.—Straits Times, i ary io, - 1,197 words
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Article1075 1914-01-15 11 Straits Times, January 12. 'Ve cannot tell yet how slight or how serious the railway strike iu South Africa is to be. Froiu many recent events in that country wo conclude that it has become the domicile of a great many hot headed, illdisciplined, reckless men whoStraits Times, January 12. - 1,075 words
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Article1185 1914-01-15 11 Straits Tinus, .January Id. We published yesterday a simple statement by Mr. Bryce that he does not approve of twice per day tapping, and no doubt if he were to enlarge that declaration he would point out the utter futility of it with rubber at a very low, Straits Tinus, .January Id. - 1,185 words
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Article1086 1914-01-15 12 Straits Times, January 14. It is commonly assumed that all a young man has to do in these days is to go to Canada and make his fortune. If he happens to have been born with a long nose for business, and if, above all, he canStraits Times, January 14. - 1,086 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement92 1914-01-15 10 The P<*»t tic* price of thr Straits Times U SHB a year The poet fre* price of» Straits Budget i*s(4 y®* r It ie not neceeearv to mtmcribe for a year The aub cription* for ahorter period* are at the tame proportonatc tat* at for a year. Thu Straits Bu92 words
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Article152 1914-01-15 12 A meeting of creditors of Chop Loh Kee Seng, with which is associated Chop Loh Chee Seng, was held on the 12th inst., to receive a statement of affairs prepared by Messrs. i>. rrick and Co., who were appointed receive rs when the businesses suspended operations.152 words
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Article135 1914-01-15 12 Australian manufactures, like the primary iudusti ies of the Commonwealth, aro increasing rapidly. In 1901 there were in Australia 11,01*0 factories; in 1912 there were 14,000; the hands employe d in 1901 numbered 197,000and in 1912,327,000. From 1*18,324,000 in 1901 the wages bill of the factories has grown135 words
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803 1914-01-15 12 (Fro* Ot ic Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 8. Beautiful weather prevailed for tho second day of tho meeting aud the attendance was bettor. Following are tho results of the racing:— The Province Cup.— Distance, five furlongs. Charity (Gabell) 1 Brown Comet (Bentield)803 words
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Article188 1914-01-15 12 The two army monoplanes which arrived in Bangkok from Franco son e little time ago have made their first flight in Siam. The success of their initial venture augurs well for the future of aviatiou in this country (says The Siam Observer), aud reflects great credit on188 words
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Article114 1914-01-15 12 The lion. W. Evans, Resident of Penangleaves for home on the 14th iust. and after leave will retire from the service. R is at present proposed that Mr. A. T. Rryanfc will succeed him, and that Mr. Michell from Penang will act as Auditor General in Mr. Rryant’s114 words
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313 1914-01-15 13 There was an extraordinary occurrence at the Bank of Taiwan in Robinson Road yesterday morning. About nix o’clock the accountant, I da Navikazu, heard a knock at the front door of tho bank. The knocking was loud and persistent, and so313 words
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114 1914-01-15 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 7. A cable has been received announcing that the administrative decree made by the Court ot Appeal consisting of the Chief Justice Sir W. 11. Hyndman Joues, Mr. Justice Fisher aud Mr. Justice Kbden, iu the114 words
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Article176 1914-01-15 13 The new steamer Koningin Emma, of the Stoomvaart Muatschappy Nederland, sailed on her maiden voyage to the Dutch East Indies on December 6, and arrived in Singapore ou Friday. The Koning in Emma is the largest steamer ever built in Holland. She is built of stet176 words
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Article167 1914-01-15 13 n Saturday last,at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, a marriage was solemnized between Mary, the only surviving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. •L deA. Pereira, of 106, Orchard Road, and fr. George Daniel Nt ubronner, also of SingaPy f e. I he bride had bridesmaids, flow er gir,s and167 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article204 1914-01-15 13 S.L.R A. Competitions The January competition for tho Mil’s challenge trophy (200 yard*) yesterday resulted ns follows:— Mi*s Kerr g2 Mrs. Gattey 29 Mrs. Secular 28 Mrs. Mauldon 27 Mrs. Miller 23 Miss Tomlinson 23 162 Lady Evelyn Young won tho January spoon, the scores being 100 150204 words
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Article182 1914-01-15 13 Garrison Golf Club. The results of January competitions are as follows:— Ladies’ Medal. Mrs. Nicholson 55— 8=47 Mrs. A. S. Railey 63 10 53 Mrs. C. Everitt 69 12 57 Ten cards taken out. Men's Medal. Capfc. .1. G. Bell 91—15=76 A. It. Chancellor 92 12 60 Lieut. Bond182 words
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Article134 1914-01-15 13 England v. The Rest. Tho garno between an English fifteen aud a combination representing Tho Rest, played on the esplanade on Thursday was contested with great spirit. Tho exchanges were fast and at times quito exciting, whilst now and again there were flashes of really clover individual work. The134 words
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Article236 1914-01-15 13 Tan Kwee Swee Cup. On the Rallies reclamation, on Saturday afternoon, there was a largo crowd of spectators to witness tbo first competition match for tho Tan Kwee Sweo Cup under the Straits Chinoso Football Association. The competing tcauiH were the Straits l uited and tho White Star 1.236 words
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Article120 1914-01-15 13 Volunteers v. Regulars. The swimming team from tho S.R.E. (v) 3pent a very enjoyable day at Pulau Rrani on Sunday, when they met tho Royal Engineers in competition. An eight-a side team raco was swum off first and tho volunteers won, although tho regular* led all tho time till120 words
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Article207 1914-01-15 13 The officers and men of the German cruiser Gneisenau, at preseut in Singapore harbour, are participating in a fairly continuous round of sporting and social engagements. Within the past few days the officers have boen out on shootiDg trips in Tohore aud else where. On Tuesday they were207 words
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Article158 1914-01-15 13 A very painful impression was caused in Kuala Lumpur and neighbourhood when it became known that Mrs. Warden, wife of Capt. Warden, of Kent Estate, had died early on Tuesday morning. Capt. and Mrs. Warden were only married in March last in Ceylon, where Capt. Warden158 words
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325 1914-01-15 13 There was some commotion in Raffles Place on Tuesday when it was learnt that tlicro had been an accident on the old buildiugs that are being cleared away At the Rattery Road end. Tho work has been325 words
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487 1914-01-15 13 The hearing of a charge of criminal treepans at the house of Mr. Arthur M. Misso, a licensed surveyor, of Orchard Hoad, brought against R. B Levicn and H. A. Davidson in tho third police court on the 7th inst.,487 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement155 1914-01-15 13 Property Sale. Tho following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.’s sale room yesterday afternoon :—The freehold residential property known as Fernhill, 3 Orange Grove Koad, Tanglin, area 250,741 square feet, part of grant 31, monthly rental 8116, J. A. Elias 811,600. freehold land and155 words
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Article3836 1914-01-15 14 Long and specially important messages will be found under separate headings. All the other IteuU r telegrams received (luring the past week are given below. Wednesday, January 7. A Rerlin telegram Hays interest in the Zabern3,836 words
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Article1252 1914-01-15 15 Borlin, January 7. Th(, press of the Triple Alliauco is 'at ui.i the Albanian Mohammedans against P’lttiny up a pretender to the throne. 11 \iew of the willingness of Greece to cva•nfate h utb the Triple Aliiauce ha« informed Sir Edward Grey that it agrees to l'T™. an<l1,252 words
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220 1914-01-15 15 On the 9th inst., Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward delivered judgment in tho case against three Javanese coolies who ■were charged with tho murder of Javaneso coolie named Meyenon the Kubana Estate at Teluk Anson on September 20. The hearing occupied220 words
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Article277 1914-01-15 15 A Java paper gives somo particulars of Si Xarsa, the Batak chess champion, who is visiting Batavia. Si Xarsa hails from the Karo nigh lands situated to the north of the Toba Bake, ile is the son of a prominent kampong chief, and as such, is277 words
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Article28 1914-01-15 15 Wo aro very grateful to Mrs. W. G. Bell for a parcel of gramophone records which will be duly forwarded to the Leper Colony.28 words
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838 1914-01-15 15 Tho Singapore Municipality, about as much as any privato individual, is feeling tho pinch of poverty at tho moment. Its advertised issue ot a $2,000,000 loan —part of the 4! millions sanctioned by tho Government under tho838 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article307 1914-01-15 16 Januaicx 7 Do Grove, Dut. str., de Vries, Padang, Ships Agency Himalaya, Brit, sir., Evans, Shanghai, P.AO. Co Helenas, Brit, str., Baker, Liverpool,- W. Mansfield Pliysu, Brit, str., Patrick. Durban, P. A: D. Co Jyo Mam, Jap. str., Hirase, Antwerp, P. Simons Meteor, Bus. str., Remmorssen, B. Pupari, Boustead307 words
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Article232 1914-01-15 16 January 7 G. A pear, Brit, str., Calcutta X Penang Hel* mis, Brit, sir., Shanghai »v Japan Kuplecti la, Brit, str., Shanghai Van Gvcrstruteu, Out. str., Ifataviu via i>orts H Waihora, Brit, str., Dum-din N. Zealand lyo Marti, Jap. str., Hongkong Japan Kina, Dan. str., Cojienhagen via ports 9232 words
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393 1914-01-15 16 According to a Bangkok paper The shipping trade of Bangkok during tho past year was t xtremely hick, ami the difference between the figures 1«>r 1913 and those for tho previous year show a record margin. A noteworthy icuturo is too393 words
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Article316 1914-01-15 16 In the report of Wearnc Bros., Ltd., for the year ended October 31, the directors congratulate the shareholders upon the success achieved during the lirst year of the company’s history. The total nett protit earned during the period under review amounts to $115,588.62. On July 18, 1913,316 words
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Article264 1914-01-15 16 biNGAPOKi, January 14, 1914. EXCHANOE Or London Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4 Private 6 m/6 a/415 3 m/s 2/4yjj On Grkmaw* Bank d/d 238A Private 8 m/B 244| On Franci Bank d/d 294^ Private8 m/B P01 On India Bank T. T. 174 Private 3C d/s 1264 words
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Article346 1914-01-15 16 Singapore, January 14, 1914, MINING. vSm>l Bnyow. Solleis 10 10 Ampaug 9.10 10.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.C0 10 10 Belat 2.40 2.70 10 10 Bru&ng 0.50 0.75 10 10 Kampar 10.25 10 10 Kanaboi 1.80 1.80 10 10 KintaAssociation 11.00 1210 XI XI Kmta Tin 1.1(1.0346 words
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789 1914-01-15 16 There were wild scenes at the Sailors’ Home in North Bridge Bond, on Sunday eight; disorder and confusion reigned for some time and, as the result of injuries he received, one man, a youn< steward, is at present in hospital. The789 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article100 1914-01-15 1 General Local Rubber Auctions 1 Planters Confer 2 A. Complimentary Dinner 2 Direct Rubber Salos 3 The Question 4 December Rubber Returns 5 Telegrams— London Rubber Auction 1 London Rubber Market 1 London Rubber Specials 1 Meetings and Reports— Malay Rubber Planters 1 Ratu Kawau Plantations 1 London Sumatra100 words
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Article299 1914-01-15 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association’s 122nd auction was held on Tu- sday, when there were offered for sale 1 ,‘26:5.61 piculs (or 168,481 lbs.) and sold 1,103.78 piculs (or 147,171 lbs.). The prices realised were:— Sheet Smoked 8109 to $123 Unsmoked 101 117 Crepe Xo.299 words
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150 1914-01-15 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, January 13. The tone of to day’s auction was dull and there was little change in prices. One thousand two hundred tons et plantation were offered for sale, of which 980 tons150 words
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61 1914-01-15 1 Para First Latex to Arrive Crepe Jan. 7 3,1 2/3 8 8/03 2 '2* 12 8,03 2,21 13 8/01 V/8 The East Asiatic Co.’s Report. Fine Para Plantation. Spot Forward First Latex Jan. 7 8/1 3/- 2/3 8 3/0* 3/- 2/2* 1061 words
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Article242 1914-01-15 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, January 7. Braunston has declared a dividend of 6 per cent, and places to resorve Xf>,000. Lumut pays 6 per cent., and carries forward xio.ooo. Tho market has reacted after a few days buoyancy. Much satisfaction is expressed over the reduction of242 words
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827 1914-01-15 1 The ordinary general meeting of the Malay Rubber Planters, Limited, was held on December 17, at Salisbury House, Mr. A. J. Stevens (the chairman of the company) presiding. Tbe Chairman said I am sure you will all agree with me when I827 words
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325 1914-01-15 1 Presiding at tho mooting of the Batu Kawan Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Limited, on December 11, Mr. F. Copeman, after referring to tho loss they had sustained by tho sudden death of Mr. L. Huttenbach, said they would remember that last325 words
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Article243 1914-01-15 1 Mr. K. F. Arbuthnot, presiding at the meeting of tlio London Sumatra Rubber and Produce Estates on December 16, said that tho directors had, during tho period under review, carried out tho arrangement approved by tho extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on .January 13, 1913, and had disposed243 words
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3274 1914-01-15 2 Despite tho comparative inaccessibility of the place of meeting, delegates turned up in full force at the meeting of tho Planters’ Association of Malaya at tho Lower Perali Club, Teluk Anson, bn Sunday, reports The Malay Mail. Mr. R. W.3,274 words
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Article221 1914-01-15 2 Mr. R. J. Palmer, who has left Kamuning Estate aud taken up a billet near Kuala Kangsar, was on the Brd inst., entertained to dinner at Mr. J. Whyte’s bungalow on Kamuning Estate. Dr. Waugh Scott presided and, in addition to Mr. R. J. Palmer, the guest221 words
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2688 1914-01-15 3 The second annual general meeting of the Gating (Malacca) Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on December 15, at the London Commercial Sale Rooms, 30, Mincing lane, j- (j Mr. <j. Mendel (chairman of the combe said: Before proceeding with2,688 words
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460 1914-01-15 3 Tim report of the Killinghall (Robber) Development Syndicate, Limited, states that, after writing off the mini of £248 for depreciation on buildings and machinery, there was a net profit for the year to June 80 of £1,218, which with the amount of £6Bl460 words
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384 1914-01-15 3 Tbe secretary of the Planters’ Association of Malaya at Sunday’s meeting at Toluk Anson, said lie had received a letter of very great importance to the industry in general, from a very important rubber manufacturing concern, the Manhattan Rubber Manufacturing Co.,384 words
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1432 1914-01-15 4 A meeting of tho Central Perak Planters’ Association was held at the I poll Club, Ipoh, on the fitli inst., reports The Times of Malaya, Mr. A. It. Milne presiding. The Chairman said the meeting hod been fixed1,432 words
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376 1914-01-15 4 Tho Vaderland, a Hague paper, refers to the action of tho K.M.S. planters in reducing coolie wages, and utt< rs a warning to the planters of tho Netherlands Indies. The Sumatra Post, which agrees with the Vaderland on this subject, quotes376 words
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433 1914-01-15 4 The report of the Kong Leo (Perak) Plantations, Limited, states that during the year to August ill a further area of 1G acres was planted with coconuts, and tho total aroa of the estato under cultivation at the date of balance was433 words
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Article164 1914-01-15 4 The report of the Taipiug Rubber Plantations, Limited, states that the issued capital amounts to £204,210. During the year to September 30 options were exercised in respect of 17,100 shares. In consideration of the subscription of 11,700 shares options upon 46,800 shares have been extended to December164 words
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Article151 1914-01-15 4 An extraordinary general meeting of the Dominion Rubber Co., Ltd., was held in the hamber of Commerce Roomr, Shanghai, on December 30, for the purpose of confirming special resolutions proposed by Mr" J. C. K. Douglas, and seconded by Mr. F. W. Sutterlo at the last meeting,151 words
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483 1914-01-15 4 The report of the Kenny (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, states that since the formation of the company the directors have acquired at a low price (XI 15s. per acre) an additional block of land, adjacent to the company’s property483 words
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396 1914-01-15 4 The report of tho Narborougli (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the crop harvested during the year to June 30 amounted to £51,365 lbs. dry rubber, which realised £9,007, cr an average price for all grades of 3s. 6d. per lb.,396 words
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1463 1914-01-15 5 The fourth annual general meeting of Taugkab Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on December 15, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford-court, Cannou-street, E.C., Mr. Arthur Lampard (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: In regard to capitalisation1,463 words
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Article350 1914-01-15 5 Tl:e report of the Suugei Dangar (Malay) Rubber Company, Limited, states that during the year to June 30 the new clearings have been surveyed and the planted area now works out as follow’s:—Original clearing 1909-10, 1,001 acres; area planted 1911-12, 413 acres: area planted 1912 13, 98350 words
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Article532 1914-01-15 5 Pilraoor.—l3,s4o. 8ute.—1,475 lbs. Alma.—lo,4oo lbs. Lanas.—B,7l9 lbs. 8ek0h.—84,922 lbs. Chemor.—9,lsB lbs. Sungala.—2,Bo7 lbs. Cluny.—ll,lso lbs. Cheng.—l2,Bos lbs. Kukub.—s,B47 lbs. Permata.- 5,000 lbs. Tebong.—22,ooo lbs. Kempas.—ll,ooo lbs. Bhimpul.—4B,3os lbs. Tambalak.—s,6ss lbs. Djapoera.—9,ss7 lbs. Goodheart. —1,145 lbs. Ledbury.—Bs,l77 lbs. Semambu.—4,4s4 lbs. Senawang.—2l,ls2 lbs. Batu Anam.—B,s4o lbs. Sungei Duri.—s,4oo lbs.532 words
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356 1914-01-15 5 The meeting of the Sungei Rinching Rubber Company, Limited, was hold on December 10. Mr. Herbert Edgington, who presided, said that they had expended on the development of the ptoperty during the eight months X‘2,810. making a total expenditure on356 words
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465 1914-01-15 5 Presiding on December H at the fifth ordinary general meeting of the Krubong (Malacca) Rubber Plantations, Limited, Mr. T. C. Owen said that the amount carried from the trading account to the profit and loss account was £2,502, out of which certain465 words
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1741 1914-01-15 6 Capital Stock Singapore Autho. v*ln* Dividend*. Malaya* Bxohange Fraser and Co. s riaAd unk)HH CoMPAiiiai. Prioes. Prices, Marked 2/* 1918. 1912. December 17. January 14. 8. r »,000 2/-ly. paid B%for 31/12/11 Allagar 1/81,741 words
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