The Straits Budget, 9 April 1914
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1914-04-09 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXVIII No. 2930 Singapore, Thursday, April 9. 1914. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article343 1914-04-09 1 LEADKUSWar, Horrible War 12 Glimpses of Borneo 12 Prospects of Peace 12*18 The Motor Car 18 The Pausing Crisis 13 The Panama Tolls 14 Local and General Local and Personal 1*2 Irish Home Rule 3*4 Selangor News 4 Acting Colonial Engineer 4 East Coast News 4 Sir343 words
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Article4879 1914-04-09 1 The output of the Ulu Piah mine for March was 489 piculs. The Rev. G. F. Pykett is going homo on leave this week. The March output of the Titi Tin Com* p&ny is 773.52 piculs. The Hon. R. J. Wilkinson, C.M.G., is appointed the Governor's deputy.4,879 words
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4568 1914-04-09 3 RkUTKK’s TELEGRAM. London, April 1. Tjio Houic Rule debate in tho House of Commons, following tho conciliatory speech L Sir Edward Grey, was similarly tranquil. The "(moral feeling is that prospects of gettlomcmt aro rapidly brightening. UnionistsRkUTKK’s TELEGRAM. - 4,568 words
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Article135 1914-04-09 4 (Fbom Ouk Own Corrbspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, April 4. Sir E. L. and Lady Brockman left on the Seabolle, yesterday morning, for Penang, and Mr. 1L G. Watson and family arrived yesterday evening. The newly constituted Planters’ Loan Committee comprises Messrs. Lewtou Brain (chairman), Burnside, Nutt, Skiuuer, and M135 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article159 1914-04-09 4 S.L.R.A. Matches. Tbo scores in tlio April competition of the Mills Cup were I- m yds Mrs. Scoular Miss Kerr Mrs. Ferguson Davie J* Robinson Venning Thomas f* Mauldon f 167 The April Spoon was won by Mrs. Robinson, thus jog 150 Net. H’cap. Total. Mrs. Robinson 25159 words
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Article175 1914-04-09 4 Singapore Golf Club. The April medal competition, bogey play, took place on Saturday and Sunday, and was won by Mr. C. E. Winter who gave the Colonel two strokes and defeated him by two up. The sweep on Saturday was won by Mr. Yalon and Sunday by Mr. Dyne175 words
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Article185 1914-04-09 4 Inter-School League Final. Raffles and St. Joseph’s Institution teams met in the final for the Haigh Shield competition, on Monday afternoon, on the S.R.C. ground. The ground was slippery and the ball heavy. Each team had four points and the game was consequently very keen. At the beginning, St.185 words
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Article50 1914-04-09 4 Tanglin Club. The competition for tho March medal on Tanglin alleys resulted as follows:— H. L. Phillips 619 100 719 A. E. T. Jones 504 120 6H4 J. Waddell 5S5 90 675 1). McLeod Craik 602 70 672 A. H. Rrereton 427 ‘240 667 11. lvarHton 449 1B0 C2950 words
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Article185 1914-04-09 4 S.C.C. Tournament. The S.C.C. Tournament match between The Etceteras and the Merchants on Satur day, ended in a draw. The following vv We the scores: Etceteras. Dr. Scharengrivel Ibv b Griffith-Jones... go Lieut. Black c Oliver b Hodgins <tt j. Capt. Hughes c Oliver b Hodgins W. E. Rayner185 words
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Article38 1914-04-09 4 Tanglin Club Tournament. The results of last week's play in theTang< lin Club billiards tournament were Hallifax+20 beat Willett+60. 250 to 189. Wishart —30 beat Leeder —150, 250 to 128, Noon scr. beat Burt-J-60, 250 to 191.38 words
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281 1914-04-09 4 Mr. W. Eyre Kenny, Senior Warden of Mines, F.M.S., who left Kuala Lumpur for Singapore yesterday to act as Colonial Engineer was on Monday the principal guest of the leading Chinese and European mineowners of the State who cutertamed him to281 words
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Article191 1914-04-09 4 (From A Correspondent.) Trengganu, April 4. Mr. and Mrs. H. Gild arrived to day by the Krian and were accorded a very hearty welcome. Mr. Gild has been to Australia to recoup his health, and his strong appearanco seems to have justified the trip. Ho proceeding at191 words
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2071 1914-04-09 5 I i ivc already stated, Sir Hugh ClifW* rn face to Lady Lovat s Lite ■'sir ‘V'iederick Weld,” recently noticed I o J columns. The preface is so inter- tla wo venture to reproduce it in •j D2,071 words
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495 1914-04-09 5 A pretty wedding took placo at Christ Church, Malacca, on March 80 the contracting parties being Miss Annie Winifred (Frieda) Hiller, sister of Mrs. Franklyn Robinson, of Malacca, and Mr. Maurice Strivens, manager of Ratu Kawan Estate, P.W. Miss495 words
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Article146 1914-04-09 5 Three Cantonese wero brought before Mr. Stanley Eames in tho third court on Friday to answer a charge accusing them of the theft of 8100. According to the story told in court by Detective Inspector McAfee tho accused are members of a gang of pickpockots and it146 words
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700 1914-04-09 5 Tin* report of tlio Fast Asiatic Company, Limited, states that tiio company ag un nhov'H a very satisfactory result for tho year to December 81, with consistent progress ami development in its various spheres of700 words
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Article94 1914-04-09 5 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Kot»istrar of I’.irths ami Deaths show that, during the wei K ending March 2S, there were ltf.'l deaths (1:57 mal« s, fetnah s', eivino a ratio per nulle of p >pul ition of M.4H. Malandl fever account <1 f;»i94 words
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2201 1914-04-09 6 Tin-following report, hasbci n Hiipfilif'l to us Numerous friends ami relatives gstheiel in the beautiful old elmrrli of St. Margaret’-* Westminster, on Tuesday, February d, foi tlio ma» riage of Miss I'e ryl Aiinee < arey, oldest2,201 words
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486 1914-04-09 6 There was a large gathering of solicitors and barristers in the Supreme Court on Monday to welcome the new acting Chief Justice, the lion. John A. S. Bucknill, K.C., on his first appearance on the Bench in Singapore. His Lordship486 words
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Article111 1914-04-09 6 In Singapore, on December 'll, 1912, there were four pauper invalid convicts. Of these one died and one left Singapore, reducing the number remaining to two at the end of the year. Huskies these there is an able bodied convict who receives no subsistence allow ance.111 words
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470 1914-04-09 6 On Monday in the first court, before tl senior magistrate, Mr. Stanley If. R. J 9 veterinary surgeou, was called upjn° t S answer a charge of driving his motor cari Orchard Road, on tho night of March recklessly or negligently or470 words
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Article311 1914-04-09 6 The Dutch cruiser Koningin Kegentes stranded near the Island of Dapoer, about thirteen miles from Tandjong Priok, on the night of March 24. Tho vessel left Tandjong Priok at 8 p.m. for target practice, and got too near the island on which the target had been placed.311 words
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Article39 1914-04-09 6 The following were the outputs of Tongkcd* Harbour '1 in Dredging for March: Dredge. Working Hours. I’ikuls. No. 1 618 108 »> r.ii 206 n y O 4 607 l[h 6 606 40 Total 2,494 l. 8039 words
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1813 1914-04-09 7 (Fkom A Cokuksfondent.) Weltevreden, April 4. v>vcr in the history of these islands has ;ivi-nv accident been atteuded with such f ri suits as those which followed an on tbe morning of Thursday, the cc > ilM on1,813 words
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363 1914-04-09 7 The following is taken from tho annual report of the Selangor Chamber of Commerce:— During tho last six months there has been a marked improvement in tho working of the port duo to: —The provision of a tongkang wharf; a bettor supply of trucks363 words
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Article206 1914-04-09 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Sharo Circular, dated the 1st inst, states: After the previous dull and depressing week all sterling rubbers have advanced appreciably and the price of the raw material is now quoted at 2/7$. Local shares liavo not so206 words
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Article153 1914-04-09 7 Mr. Oliver, the head of the Sind forests, in reply to a question in tho Sind Gazette as to whether forests affect rainfall, states Observations made over a number of years at a number of observation stations, show that (a) Forests do no affect the absolute humidity153 words
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690 1914-04-09 7 Tho four Javanese, throe iuon and a woman, who lmvu boon arrested by tho police and charged with tho murder of a aopoy at Pasir Panjang, appeared in tho second court on tho Ist inst., when Mr. Forrer com*690 words
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Article190 1914-04-09 7 Referring to the last commission of H.M.S. Hampshire, which lately went homo from China, a Hervice paper observes: —The relieved crew of the Hampshire, who arrived homo a few days ago in the Kurope, are to receive an extra week’s leave in recognition of their service at190 words
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1928 1914-04-09 8 (1 >Y Oi l. Sl'H l\l, CoKKKSi'OKhKNT.) London, March Id. Tlio general opinion is now that The Totrarch’s log troubles arc of a very serious character, and tho l> rby market Ijah consequently opened out to tin: extent of f>1,928 words
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372 1914-04-09 8 Nowhere more than in the East, says the Times of Malaya, of the 3rd iust., are happeuiugs liable to be distorted by popular imagination into something sinister and portentous, and for that reason the responsible newspaperman has to exercise even more than372 words
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Article161 1914-04-09 8 Another new bucket dredging company for tin has been registered in Sydney, Australia, called Larut Tin Dredging, Ltd. The property is situated at Kota in the Taiping district, aud tho company so far is a one dredge proposition with a capital of £50,000 to pay divi161 words
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165 1914-04-09 8 The death occurred with tragic suddenness on Sunday evening of Mr. W. J. Turnbull, who was managing editor of the now defunct Weekly Sun aud later of The Star, a weekly paper which succeeded The Sun. He expired suddenly in his room in165 words
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690 1914-04-09 8 The fifteenth annual general meet j the Singapore Polo Club was held Exchange, Friday afternoon. Those present were the President, the Hon. U. j Wilkinson, in the chair, Messrs, (j, g* Venning Thomas and li. F. Clifton Smith honorary690 words
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Article73 1914-04-09 8 A notice has been issued, under the signature of the Hon. (J. 1. MeJ. Messer, CaptainSuperintendent of l olioe, Hongkong, ottering a reward of $l,OOO for information leading to the anest and conviction lor piracy in Hong* kong, or for extradition for the same ollence73 words
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1374 1914-04-09 9 Thc worst accident that has ever boen Vi in tlio annals of the New South S.s railway occurred at Exeter, on tho main southern lino, just before midnight on Sarcb h* when the Temora mail, heavily a1,374 words
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281 1914-04-09 9 Tho experiments can it d out with his secret anti-suake venom at the Calcutta Zoological Gardens by the late Mr. Fox, with a report by the Superintendent of the Gardens, I)r. Rose, are made public. Tim experiments aro said to have so281 words
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Article90 1914-04-09 9 A Penang wire ot the did instant says the cholera epidemic in Kedah does not abate. Seven fresh cases are reported from North Kedah and one from South Kedah. There has been a fatal case on tbe Province side of Kuala Muda. A case of suspected cholera90 words
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372 1914-04-09 9 In tho Divorce Court, beforo Mr. Justice aßrgrave Deane, says a London paper, tho petition was heard on March 9, of Fanny Mills, whose maiden name was Hixson, for a divorce from hor husband, Charles Boresford Mills, on tho ground of372 words
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236 1914-04-09 9 There was a big blaze in Selegie Road in tho early hours of Friday. For a while the flames were so tierco that although tbe lb igado turned out with their customary promptitude by the time they arrived on tho236 words
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Article212 1914-04-09 9 Tho Red Cross Hospital at Sala Deng, P.angkok, which lias been built in memory of the late King Chulalongkorn, and bears tho name of that monarch, is now rapidly nearing a state of completion. The buildings divide themselves into threo parts. The main building contains a212 words
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726 1914-04-09 9 Tho current issuo of the F.M.S. Govern* ment Gazette contains a highly satisfactory report of tho Malay States Guido for tho yoaf *****, signed by tho Commandant, Colonel E. U. B. Murray, from which wo make tho following726 words
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1074 1914-04-09 10 The S.C'.C. lawn tennis tournament liaK reached an advanced stag** without producing anything much in the way of exceptional play or sensational developments. Some *>f the games lias l>* en well worth watching, but there haw been an1,074 words
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450 1914-04-09 10 Although no longer ago than January 1 the Suez Canal Company announced that the depth of tho waterway had been increased by one foot, to 29ft., it is understood, says Tho Evening Standard, that tho canal authorities have already improvements in450 words
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Article162 1914-04-09 10 In tho prcsenco of a largo and distinguish (1 gathering, representing all sections of the community iu Calcutta, Lord Carmichael unveiled the statue of Lord Kitchener on tho Red Road on March 21. There was a great display of troops, who formed three sides of a square162 words
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352 1914-04-09 10 The Sydney correspondent of the r L imes of (Joylon, writing on March tt, stated The interest aroused over the mail route question has been supplemented by two events worthy of note. There were delivered yesterday fur the first time in352 words
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267 1914-04-09 10 The Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company’s Steamer Colonia (800 tons gross) has arrived from Penang and on Tuesday was lying off Pasir Pan jaug. Her visit is of considerable interest, heralding, as it docs, tilt* completion of the task of laying the cable267 words
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Article180 1914-04-09 10 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. advise us that the estimated output of tin ore from tho Ilea wood 1 in and Rubber Estate company’s properties for March is 256 piculs, of which 140 piculs were mined by the company and i 116 piculs by tributers. The estimated180 words
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566 1914-04-09 10 In tho House of Commons on March 2, M r Walter Guinness asked tho PostmasterGeneral whether bad been obtained f or stations of the Imperial wireless chain in England, Egypt, East Africa Protectorate I’nion of South Africa, India and Singapore]566 words
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Article196 1914-04-09 10 In the llouso of Commons, on March •>» Sir Herbert Roberts (L. —West Denbighshire) asked the Secretary for the Colonics whether his attention had been called to the increase of the liquor tiatllc in British Malaya and to the fact that the quantity of beer imported iuto196 words
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1376 1914-04-09 11 ,1 K.ldv foreign secretary for Aria ,o r lnturnationai Committeeot Y M C.A.'s, ot l asbeon for fifteen years in India and W IU e otlv travelled througli Asm with m°Iolin Mott, lias set down Ids1,376 words
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Article159 1914-04-09 11 Queen Alexandra has selected Wednesday, June 24, for this year’s celebration of Alexandra Day. “The celebration will bo on a much larger scale than over,” said Miss May Beemau, the organising secretary, to a Daily Chronicle representative. “In at least ‘2OO towns in the United Kingdom the now159 words
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Article141 1914-04-09 11 Mr. J. McCabe Keay, tho Deputy Public Prosecutor at Ipoh, was on March J 1 tomially admitted to tho bar of the F.M.S. at the Supreme Court, Ipoh. Mr. H. Lloyd Co wily, making tho application before the Chief .Judicial Commissioner, Sir Thomas Braddell, said Mr.141 words
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1209 1914-04-09 11 At the annual general meeting of the Selangor Chamber of Commerce held at Kuala Lumpur on March HI, Mr. H. C. E. Zacharias presided over a good attendance. From the account of the proceedings in the Malay1,209 words
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393 1914-04-09 11 In the course of tho report of tho Selangor Clmmber of Commerce for tbo past year tho following items relating to the import and export returns occurs A committee composed of representatives of the Colony and of the F.M.S.393 words
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Article18 1914-04-09 12 Hbron.—On April 7, at tho Maternity lloHpital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. O. Horon, of a aon.18 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1184 1914-04-09 12 —Straits Times, April 2. Our countrymen aro coquetting with war in a queer, blind, rockloHH way, just aw children sometimes play with tire, because they do not realise all the ruin, pain and horror that may sprint! from a single spark. National service has been advocated with—Straits Times, April 2. - 1,184 words
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Article1243 1914-04-09 12 Straits Times, April Wo received recently from Messrs. Jfodder and Stoughton a beautifully illustrated volume entitled Wild Lifo Across the World of which the autlior is Mr. Chorry Kearton, perhaps the most famous of all photographers of animal lifo. There is a brief introduction to the volume— Straits Times, April - 1,243 words
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Article1089 1914-04-09 12 S traits Times, April 4. Later than wo expected, but not, we hope, too ’ate, the sentiment upon which we relied until a week or two ago for peaceful settlement of tho Irish question is beginning to become manifest. We hoped that it would seize the opportunityStraits Times, April 4. - 1,089 words
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Article1097 1914-04-09 13 the public, should be assured. —Straits Times, April 6. I nqucstionably the motor car has come to stay. It docs not require the memory of an oldest inhabitant to recall tho time when a solitary car w r as one of the local curiosities, but now therethe public, should be assured. —Straits Times, April 6. - 1,097 words
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Article1132 1914-04-09 13 by beiDK dissatisfied. —Straits TimcH April 7. There was a certain appropriateness in the selection of Hyde Park as venue of the great Conservative Demonstration in London. It was a step towards Trafalgar Square, far famed and popular meeting place of all who believe that the timesby beiDK dissatisfied.—Straits TimcH April 7. - 1,132 words
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Article1049 1914-04-09 14 —Straits Times, April 8. It haH seldom fallen to our lot to road any address with uh much pleasure an wo experienced in perusing the appeal of President Wilson to the American Congress to repeal the Panama Tolls Act. Tho President seems to ns to bo moro.—Straits Times, April 8. - 1,049 words
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Advertisement96 1914-04-09 12 e Font trep price of the Strain Timrs l« |SB a year Tha p<» t f»e" price of lli« Straiti tiudgrt it $l4 R y** r It it not r*reaaarv to tulitcribe for a year. The tub cription* for thorter pcruxit are at the tame proporionate rate at for a96 words
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Article136 1914-04-09 14 The twenty fifth anniversary of the accession of the Sultan of Perak to his throne is being celebrated at Kuala Kangsar. His Highness has received many congratulatory messages, including one from the IU. Hon. L. Harcourt, Colonial Secretary. Mr. Oliver Marks, rcting Hritish Resident, Perak, called136 words
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Article46 1914-04-09 14 Tho Uov. H.G. Marshall gratefully acknowledges tho receipt of the following donations to tho Soldier’s Institute at Hlakan Mati: Previously acknowledged 82,002 II. 25 Tho Straits Trading Co. 100 Capt. Chancollor 10 F. Nathan, 50 A Well-wisher ‘20 Sums under 810 17 82,22446 words
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Article145 1914-04-09 14 Wo continue to receive letters by every mail inviting us to buy tickets in various racing ami other lotteries conducted on the continent. Most of these concerns are mere swindles, and we counsel anyone who gets similar letters to ignore them. -4 The steamer Macedonia, which left145 words
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898 1914-04-09 14 Tho third ordinary general meeting of the Jtajah liitam Coconut Estate, Limited, was held at Bangkok, on March 25, when Mr. J. Mack ay was in the chaii\ and others present included apt. G. Foss, Mr. O. C. Christiansen, Mr. 1*.898 words
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736 1914-04-09 14 The annual general meeting of Fraser and N'eave, Limited, was held on Monday at tie registered offices of the compauy, Arcade. The chairman, Mr. W. II. Macgregur presided, and those present we re Mr •ssrs. Diehn, E. Bramall, A. Hood-Begg, directors,736 words
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Article52 1914-04-09 14 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, April 3. A serious tiro destroyed nine sliopbousf* in Ainpang early this morning. broke out at 3 o’clock and burned ticrcelyi 1 bouses beinff of timber or brick and timbe The Kuala Lumpur Fire Brigade was in a tendance for52 words
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Article12 1914-04-09 15 r straits Times is not responsible for Juntos of iu corresponded-,12 words
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Article320 1914-04-09 15 To the Editor ot the Straits Times. __while in no way desirous of discussal’ p ro s and cons of Home Rule, the C its of which will never be appreciated or S' rW i«e by correspondence, yet with reto the more present danger of the Tter320 words
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Article3042 1914-04-09 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—In your yesterday’s issue 1 notice that “St. Patrick and the Shamrock suggests that I should re enter the ring. This I am loth to do, not wishing to till your columns with opinions which could be better expressed by3,042 words
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Article761 1914-04-09 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —You may remember writing some weeks ago, a lending article on Viseount Bryce's deprecatory remarks on British assistants abroad. Your comments wero fair and just, whereas the noble gontlemau has evidently been so much prejudiced as to forgot that761 words
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Article391 1914-04-09 16 To tin; Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, 1 am not in the liabit of writing hitters to the papers, but with regard to the closing of the above bridge I feel tilled with righteous indiguatiou. Kor the last eight months, to my knowledge, the bridge391 words
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900 1914-04-09 16 Tho complaint of a modest gentleman summoned for a inrxl«-Ht oftenco at Lambeth Police Court haa suddenly brought that sup-posed-to be dismal district into the limelight of frills and furbelows. This gentleman declared (under pressure)900 words
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330 1914-04-09 16 In the Supreme Court yesterday before tho acting Chief Justice, tho lion. .T. A. S. Bucknill, the hearing was commenced of an issue in connection with an application by the Collector of Land Uevenue application under tin* acquisition of Land330 words
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Article459 1914-04-09 16 (FliOM A CORRESPONDENT), Labuau, April 1. A pretty wedding took place at St. Saviour’s Church on March 28, the contracting parties being Mr. Chin Fui Kong, eldest sou of Mr. and Mrs. Chin Wai Sik, nud Miss Lucy Kong, daughter of Mr. Kong Kang Chin, of Sandakan. Mr.459 words
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548 1914-04-09 16 Wo are asked to publish the following pert Tho members of the Amateur I) raw Association brought their anniversary c 1 bration to a close by bolding a variety ect/ tainment at their premises last Saturd*evening when there were present, anjon!548 words
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Article63 1914-04-09 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 7. Tho team to represent the Colony v. F.M.S. at Penang is composed of :—R. T. Reid, J. P* Fcttes, W. \V. Dean, A. B. Voules, C. H. Mackay, G. C. Clarke, G. G. James, T. T. Waddington, G. II. Corke, G.63 words
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Article201 1914-04-09 16 An issue of Do West (Surinam) states that the production of balata in Dutch Guiana in 1913 amounted to 1,086 tons, as compared with 727 tons iu 1912 and 1,14(3 tons in the record year of 1911. The comparatively high production was secured by a larger number201 words
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Article2673 1914-04-09 17 i vjng and specially important messages n ho found under separate headings. All otlu r Reuter telegrams received during th 0 past week are given below.] \Vednesday April I. Washington message says the bill re|iu‘, tin*2,673 words
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Article899 1914-04-09 17 Berlin, April 1. In tho Skuptv.china, M. Basics said that Servia, by allying herself with Montenegro and Greece, has also secured the support of Koumania agaiust any Bulgarian or Turkish attempts to alter the terms of tile Bukharest treaty. Servia, ho added, is not pleased with the creation899 words
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321 1914-04-09 18 Arc we over civilised Sir Thomas Dewar in of opinion that we are, and in an interview with an Kxprcss representative stated that his bin game hunting expedition to British Kast Africa, from which he lias just returned, was l ively321 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article283 1914-04-09 18 Aigul 1 Rcnavon, Rrit. str., Addinlon, London, P. Simons Renlomond, Rrit. str., Webster, Kohsieliang, P. Simons Lothian, Rrit. str., Lochart, Livorjiool, P. Simons llokkai Maru, Jap. str., Katori, Muko, M. R. Kaislia 2 Ambria, Ger. str., Ivintseky, Yokohama, Rehn Moyer Rangoon Maru, Jap. str., Kamashita, Kobo, P. Simons Muttra,283 words
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Article249 1914-04-09 18 April 1 Kentucky, lirit.. str., Boston N. Y. via P. S. I StratlisjKjy, Brit, str., Ilo Ilo Benavon, lirit. str., Il’kong Ac Japan Bcnloinoud, Brit. Htr., H’burg A’dam A. Mitra, Brit, str., Calcutta ‘2 ltiojun Maru, Jap. str., B'via C’bon S. 8. Atagosan Maru, Jap. str., Christmas Is. Lothian,249 words
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Article273 1914-04-09 18 SlNGAPOBB, Al'KIL 8, 1914. exchange On London Bank 4 m/B 2/4} Demand 2/4 3^ Private 6 m/B 2/43 3 m/s 2/4 ii On Oibmavh banfi did 288} Private 8 m/B 242 On Fbanob Bank did 294 Private 8 m/B 298 On Indu Bank T. T. 4.74| Private273 words
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Article358 1914-04-09 18 SntoiPORi, April 8, 1914. MINING. Valued Bayers. tellers 10 10 Ampang 8.(0 8.50 1 1 Ayer Weng C.50 10 10 Belat 2.65 2.80 10 10 Bra&ng 1.80 10 10 Kampar 10.25 10 10 Kanaboi 1.60 1.75 10 10 Kinta Association 10.00 11.50 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.17.6358 words
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Article591 1914-04-09 18 P. and 0. Company. Per P. and O. Malta, sailing April 8—m D. M. Crum, Mr. R. O. Wood, Mr. J. H si/‘ wick, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Wolseley-Kearns and two Misses Kearns, Mrs., Miss and English, Mis. Rendle, Mr. B. Cunliff, u. r W. J. Suiitli Miss591 words
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Article181 1914-04-09 18 Returning from a tour of inspection on the adjoining islands, the Governor of Tahiti (Pacific Ocean) found that three of the four gendarmes stationed on the island had disappeared. Inquiries showed that they had left for the desert island of Piuaki (or Whitsunday Island) to defend a supposed181 words
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Article116 1914-04-09 1 (itSKKAL— Rubber Items 1 Buyer or Seller 1 Singapore Rubber Auction 2 March Rubber Returns 2 Rubber for Hospitals 4 Hojk? for the ltubl>er Trade 5 Tklkgkamh London Rubier Auction 1 London Rubber Market 1 Rubber Export Duty 1 London Rubber Specials 1 CoKKK>l’ONDKNCK Rubber and Atmosphere 3 Mhktinv.s116 words
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Article243 1914-04-09 1 Messrs. Harrisons and Crostield advise ns that they have received a cable from the secretaries of Sungei Kari (Sumatra) Rubber Kstate, Ltd., statin" that an interim dividend of 5 per cent, on the ordinary shares has been declared payable on April 16. The Singapore Venture Syndicate advise that243 words
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Article169 1914-04-09 1 n pursuance of the idea of a federation v <:U le planting associations of Malacca, e,u^^au Johore and Singapore, a t), n of delegates was held on Saturday in 5° n,cos of Messrs. Evatt and Co., ngaporo. The Hon. F. W. Collins, of u ca Presided, and169 words
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143 1914-04-09 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, April 7. There was good competition at the auction which began to day. Ono thousand and fifty-three tons of plantation were offered for sale, of which H72 tons were Malayan. At the143 words
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Article64 1914-04-09 1 Quotations Current During The Week. Para First Latex to Arrive Crepe April 2 8/- 2/7$ 8 2/11$ 27* 6 3/- 2/7$ 7 3/. 2/8? The East Asiatic Co.’s Report. Fine Para Plantation. Spot Forward First Latex April 1 8/- 3/- 2/7 2 2/11$ 3/- 2/6$ 3 2/11$64 words
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Article42 1914-04-09 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 2. It is rumoured that the Government is considering a proposed reduction in the rate of export duty ou rubber which will take effect whenever tho commodity falls below a certain price.42 words
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Article156 1914-04-09 1 Buyer or Seller Alert II. in the financier Stock Exchange Gossip column has the following —A very wicked story lias been going the rounds of I Mincing Lane anent a certain well known rubber broker. Tho gentleman concerned was found about noon apparently in some distress. Ho explained to sympathisers156 words
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187 1914-04-09 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Loudon, April 2. Rukit Rajah declares an interim dividend of 10 per cent., Sungei Choh a final of 10 per cent., places to reserve 1*3,000, atid carries forward 11,180. Tin commodity market is187 words
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388 1914-04-09 1 The report of the Kurau Rubber Estate, Limited, states that with the exception that the coconuts on two acres of land round the factory and drying store were removed, the area under cultivation remains unchanged. Tho rubber areas have been388 words
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636 1914-04-09 1 Mr. C. Evcritt, chairman of tho Hoard of Directors, signs the annual report of tho Chaugkat Serdang Estates, Ltd., which is to be presented to shareholders at the mooting on tho 15th inst. It is as follows directors beg to submit636 words
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1198 1914-04-09 2 The fourth annual g;eneral meeting; of the Bagpin Serai Company, Limitod, was held on March 10, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, K.C., Mr. Kdward Lawrence Hamilton (chairman of the company) presiding;. The Chairman said With your permission I will take tho1,198 words
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Article489 1914-04-09 2 Tho Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its auction on Tuesday, when there were offered for sale 951.20 piculs or 126,827 lbs. and sold 814.54 piculs or 108,005 lbs. Tho prices realised were:— Sheet smoked fino ribbed $130 to 6135 h good ribbed 122 127 1,489 words
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Article1007 1914-04-09 2 Pormas. —10,011 lbs. Majcdio (Johore). —5,207 lbs. Hombia. —11,595 lbs. Lendu.- 4,600 lbs. Krubong (Malacca). —4,250 lbs. Pajarn. —26,000 lbs. Alor Gajah.—s,ooo lbs. Ayer I‘anas. —15,200 lbs. Bukit Linfcang.—ls,(XX) lbs. Bukit K. 11.-0,000 lbs. Pe^oli.—2B,ooo lbs. liadella. -8,000 lbs. llatu ltata.—lo,oo3 lbs. Sumatra l’ara.— 05,000 lbs. Mount1,007 words
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1759 1914-04-09 3 The ftuuual general meeting of the Tapali inhhcr Estates, Limited, was held on Friday the registered offices of the company, ncli Bank Buildings. The Chairman, Mr. I helm, presided, those present being Lsrs 1>. Y. Perkins, W. H. Macgregor, F.1,759 words
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Article13 1914-04-09 3 The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article1688 1914-04-09 3 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I am obliged to E. II. for replying to my letter. As I thought it might be uu healthy to rubber to put it in an airtight box I proceeded cautiously with the experiment. I put a good quantity,1,688 words
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66 1914-04-09 3 As thcro appears to besotno misunderstandiuo with regard to tho chairman 'h remarks ro tho implanted area, made at tho last General Meeting of Clenoaly Plantations, Limited, wo are asked to insert the following statement: Acres. Planted as at date of last general meeting <’07 Since66 words
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1033 1914-04-09 4 Tlio (ordinary general m< of tin Langat lCiv«*r (Selangor) Rubber Co., Dtd was hold fit Colombo on March 24, "hen there were present Mr. II. O. Iloseuson (in the chair), the lion. Mr. W. H. Figg, Messrs1,033 words
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437 1914-04-09 4 The following circular has been addressed by the secretary of the Rubber Growers' Association (Incorporated) to donors to the hospital rubber flooring scheme: With reference to the circular Rent out on November 11, 1913, a most liberal response was made to the437 words
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1152 1914-04-09 4 Messrs. IVan and Llewellyn sign the fourth yearly repoit of the directors of the Ayer Punas Lubber Estate, which states The dirt cters have pleasure in submitting their report ami statement of accosts for the year euded January1,152 words
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543 1914-04-09 4 The report of the Batu Caves Rubber Company, Limited, states that, including tbe balance of £‘727 brought forward (after making the appropriations and adjustments applicable to 1912, and after paying three interim dividends each of 40 per cent., less tax) the543 words
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1287 1914-04-09 5 An extraordinary general meeting of the lndo-Malay Estates, Limited, was held at Colombo on March 29. There were present Messrs F. L. Clements (in the chair), Neil i; Campbell and Kelway Bamber (directois' 11. V- Hill, G. M. Boustead, andA.J. iw ni'son,1,287 words
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490 1914-04-09 5 The second annual meeting of the shareholders of the British l’ara Trust, Limited, was held on March 11, at 1, Queen Victoria Street, E.C., Mr. A. M. S. Methuen (the chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: You will490 words
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432 1914-04-09 5 Presiding at the ordinary general meeting of the Petoong .Java Rubber Estates on March 12, Mr. R. N. G. Bingley said that the meeting had been adjourned from December 29 last. The meeting on that occasion had been a formal one,432 words
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543 1914-04-09 5 The annnal meeting of the Jebong (Perak> Rubber Co., Ltd., was held aj Colombo on March 16, when the Hon. Mr. R. liuyshe Eliot presided, and the others present were: —Messrs. L. A. Wright, W. C. Lloyd, and E. T.543 words
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Article320 1914-04-09 5 In an interesting collection of figures giving the production and exportation of American automobiles, tho official organ of tho Automo* bile Club of America, says that at least 1,000 establishments are engaged in making autos and that they had an aggregate output in 1913 valued320 words
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1896 1914-04-09 6 C pikal n i Stock Singapore Antho- ar v ,,r Dividends. Malaiam Exchange Fraser aud Co s rihod. jn 101 1Q1 o CoMPANiaa. Prices. Price*. Marked 1918 1913. March 11. April 8. 41 8.0,0001,896 words
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