The Straits Budget, 18 March 1915
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1915-03-18 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXIX No. 2979 Singapore. Thursday, March 18. 1915. BUNG THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." ESTABLISHED OVtB HALF A CtHTUIY Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article287 1915-03-18 1 LEADERSThe Man of Our Time 10 Submarining Thp Tanicker Case Month ago and After JJ Beginning to Progress “-{j Martial Law 12 Local and GeneralLocal and Personal The War A Situation in Singapore <-» Obituary s Mail Train Improvements s Ipoh Club 1 Venang Town Guard 1287 words
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Article4801 1915-03-18 1 tlift HquhL 8e r 8 llavi n 8 been seen on ntorv liiTv ta k an( n the New Ter gin-,'’’ v*' H 0 Sequent, and the “bagUv e tr. at i t l r ers 80 infrequent, that mauy 0 ru mour as nothing but atnruals.4,801 words
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THE WAR.
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1746 1915-03-18 3 Rkutkk’s Alt Specials. London, March 10, 1.25 a.m. The Admiralty announce that the steamer Tristan was torpe<lood off Scarborough ,‘j that one was saved out of a crew of ltlackwood was torpedoed otf Hastiut-s,Rkutkk’s Alt Specials. - 1,746 words
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Article1957 1915-03-18 3 French Progress. IMPORTANT SUCCESS IN BELGIUM. London, March 10, 5.45 p.m. Paris, communique A most violent Gorman counter attack was made last night in Champagne and was vigorously repulsed. We, moreover, gained a little ground along the road from Perthes to Tapuro. We demolished a blockhouse at Foutaine1,957 words
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Article2366 1915-03-18 4 Heroic French Efforts. VIVID STORY OF RECENT FIGHTING. London, March 11, 6.5 p.m. Paris communique: The British attack yesterday resulted in the capture of 2500 metres of trenches before Neuvechapclle, and the village itself. Then tho British progressed in the direction of Aubersas far as Pietremill, and south-easterly2,366 words
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Article4396 1915-03-18 5 Great British Success. battle of neuve chapelle DESCRIBED. London, March 12, 5 45 p.m. Hold Marshal French in a bulletin say the situation from Armentieres to La Bassee as been materially altered by the success IIJIat > v e takeu at eight in the inoruing of areli lo.4,396 words
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Article1256 1915-03-18 6 Fierce Fight in Argonne. CUNNING HILL DEFENCES STORMED. Complete Blockading of Gtfhnany. London, March 15, 2 p.m. Paris, official: The French capture of the plateau and half tho village of Vanquois, in Eastern Argonne, after days of desperate fighting, gives them the important position which the Germans occupied1,256 words
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Article1709 1915-03-18 7 Lord Kitchener Speaks GRiTIFYIMG PROGRESS. Warm Praise For Indian Troops. London, March 15, 7 p.m. Iu the Ifouso of Lords Earl Kitchener uiade a brief statement. He said that many weeks of trench-fighting had not affected the moral of our troops. Tlio fighting at Neuve Chapelle and Epiuette1,709 words
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Article328 1915-03-18 7 Rkutku’s Tklkorams. London, March 9, 7.10 p.m. Copper 64j, rubber 2/5J, selected 71 j, braziers 801; cotton seed 152/6; wheats white Karachi, 59, Delhi 59/3, Rosafe 62, February and March paid, sellers; linsetd 54, March, April, tin 186, iron 68; wheat 59/9, stock 10,500,000; peas 54; linseed328 words
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Situation in Singapore.
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Article1073 1915-03-18 7 Wo aro officially informed this morning that there is nothing to report. Notice. Notice in hereby given that the reward for the capture of Mutineers ia increaaed as follows #100 per head will bo paid for tho capture or aurronder of Mutineers up to 10 in number.1,073 words
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Article871 1915-03-18 8 Tho following official message was issued to tho Press last evening During the last ‘24 hours four more men have been captured. His Excellency tho Govornor will review tho Naval Landing Party and tho Malay States Voluuteer Kitles at 5 p.tn. on March 12, on tho Cricket871 words
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Article443 1915-03-18 8 The following was officially communicated from Government House last night:— There is nothing to report. The daily communiques made hitherto will be discontinued unless anything occurs worthy of note. u Caught Red Handed.” To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—With reference to Mr. Gardiner’s letter which443 words
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Article531 1915-03-18 8 The following notification, dated yesterday, has reached us from Government Ilouso Since last communication seven more mutineers have been captured and three others killed. Notice. All motor ears that have been used by the military authorities or ears ou “Special Service” or Exempted that have not au531 words
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Article68 1915-03-18 8 Notice. Motor cars that have been used by the military ajtI«orities, that have been “Exempted or on Special Service,” must be brought to the Central Fire Station to obtain olbci d He leased certibcates without delay. 0. I. C. Transport, Fort Canning. March 10, 1915. End of68 words
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Article687 1915-03-18 8 The Court Martial. The trial of the four men of the Malay States Guides concluded, the Court Martini on Monday procetded to deal with Havildar Rahmat Ali and Sepoy Farid Baksh, of tbe 5th Light Infantry, on a charge of joining iD the mntiny and tiring at687 words
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Article101 1915-03-18 8 The travelling public will be learn that a new set of coaches has bei augurated by the F.M S. railways for l the mail train leaving Tank Koad daily at 7 p.m., and Woodlands and counecbing with the mail tram j main line. The train is electrically101 words
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Obituary140 1915-03-18 8 OBITUARY. Reuter’s Telegrams. London, March 9, 5 p m. The death is announced of Sir Bruce Max well Seton. The death is announced of Sir James Donaldson, Principal of St. Andrew s University. London, Ma-’cb 10. The death is announced of the lit Kcv Dr. W. M. Richardson, formerly Bishop140 words
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2833 1915-03-18 9 Corporation hold at the ii HoDgkong, at noon on February 20. f forwarded to us. The Hon. David ‘lisle, chairman) who presided said:r Hpmen at tlio meeting in August last, 0 i eD i v after the outbreak of2,833 words
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267 1915-03-18 9 To the Editor of the Straits Tim* Sir,—On March 2 I cabled to Sir Ernest Birch to ascertain if the War Office or Admiralty would accept subscriptions towards an Air Fleet Fund. On the 8th inst., I received the reply,267 words
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Article80 1915-03-18 9 (From Our Own Courkhpondknt.) Ipoh, March 13. The half yearly report of the Ipoh Club for the period ending December 81, shows a small reduction iu gross profits accounted for by the drop iu subscriptions and entrance foes, combined with a fow necessary increases in expenditure. Kighty five80 words
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Article58 1915-03-18 9 (From Ouu Own Courkhpondknt.) Penang, March 12, Mr. Justice Hbden presided at a meeting of over sixty Britishers, which accepted the scheme of a provisional committee for starting, subject to Government sanction, a Town Guard consisting of those who were unable or ineligible to join the Volunteers.58 words
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Article76 1915-03-18 9 Kkutkk's Tklkokam. Loudon, March 11, 9 p.m. In the House of Commons, Mr. Roberts, l uder-Secretary for India, said that no offer was made by the Government of India iu connection with the launching of British Dyes, Limited, lie did not know whether any German ships, shelteringKkutkk's Tklkokam. - 76 words
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Article128 1915-03-18 9 The following appears in a home paper to hand by the mail: —The Oversea I'rize Disposal Committee are prepared to con sider offers to charter the detained German ships Usjabun at Hongkong Quarta, at Singapore aud Diana, at Lagos. The ships would be chartered for a128 words
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Article68 1915-03-18 10 Rand.— On Tuesday, March 9, at the Mater nity Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Rand, Puiau Ubiii, a daughter. Simmondh. On March 15, at 41, St. Michael'a Road, Serangoon, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. 11. O. Simmomls, a daughter. Hailmtonk. —On March 14, at 1, Knaresborough Place,68 words
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Article68 1915-03-18 10 Linton—Wkioiit.— On Friday, March 6, at St. Goorgo’s, Penang, Philip Linton,of Oxford, to Muriel Frances Wright, of Farnham, Surrey. Ceylon papers please copy. Evans-Latiiam.— On March 15, at Holy Trinity Church, Batu Gajah. Perak, F.M.S., by the Rev. 11. C. Henhatu, Edward Llewelyn Dorsett, sixth son of Major David68 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article948 1915-03-18 10 i.—Straits Times, March 11. We made a casual reference tho other day to the manner in which Mr. Asquith had risen to tho great task that has fallen to his lot. Ilia career ia one of singular interest in the light of events. Wo rememberi.—Straits Times, March 11. - 948 words
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Article1159 1915-03-18 10 —Straits Times, March 12. About fifteen hundred merchant ships entor and leave British ports each week. A great number are of the cargo boat type slow, sturdy ships, handy in rough weathor but not by any means fast enough to get out of the way of a submarine. The—Straits Times, March 12. - 1,159 words
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Article1097 1915-03-18 10 Times, March 13. In these strenuous days a good deal passes unobserved which at other times would excite close attention and arouse warm discussion. The Panicker case is of great interest to planters throughout Malaya, and we are pretty sure that there will be much dig appointment■— Times, March 13. - 1,097 words
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Article1285 1915-03-18 11 •mploying our preparations.—Straits Times, March 15. xact ly a month has passed since the emeutc—the word is official-of the 6th Light an l r y- 1 ractically the whole of the men regiment are accounted for; several ah t beyond all question have been -m<l•mploying our preparations.—Straits Times, March 15. - 1,285 words
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Article1108 1915-03-18 11 —Straits Times, March 16. It seems to us that the battle of Neuve Chapelle was a great battle. The British commander gives a somewhat colourless account of it, doing little more than record the distance advanced, but the French account is more outspoken and indicates that the—Straits Times, March 16. - 1,108 words
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Article1064 1915-03-18 12 ,—Straits Times, March 17. Wo aro all under martial law at present. Any man may bo taken before a court martial, tried, and ordered to bo shot. Tho Defence of tho Realm Act passed in tho first days of tlio war was Homcwhat in the naturo of panic,—Straits Times, March 17. - 1,064 words
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Advertisement94 1915-03-18 10 The post free price of the Strait* T-mrs l« l year. Tie poat frc« price of tli« Straits HuJgri it fl 4 y«« r It it not necessary to subscribe for a year. Ihe tulr eertp.ions for shorter periods are at the same proportion *te rate as for a year.94 words
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Article193 1915-03-18 12 In tho last Regimental orders of the M.S.V R. issued by Major A. J. Fox appeats the following —Tho Commanding Officer much regrets to record the d*-aths of Capt. P. N. Gerrard aud No. 1362, Pte. W. Leigh, of No. IV Company, which occurred193 words
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Article137 1915-03-18 12 A Government Proclamation issued yestorday afteruoou consolidates, with amendments and additions, various proclamations already issued relating to tho prohibition of the exportation from tlio Colouy either absolutely or to any country, teriitory or placo without the Colony of arms, guns, explosives or any specified class of137 words
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Article1148 1915-03-18 12 (FROM A CoKKKSl'ONDKNT.) Sourabaya, March 11. The cause celebro in local circles this week has been the sentencing of the popular and well-known editor in chief, tho Heor M. an Geuns, of our leading and oldest journal here, tho Soerabaiasch Handlesblad, by the local Court of Justice,1,148 words
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Article54 1915-03-18 12 Rkutkr’s Telruram. London, March 9, 8.45 p.m. In the House of Lords, Earl Beauchamp announced a compromise on the Welsh Disestablishment Bill, w liert by its corniD*’into orce woul 1 be postponed fer six months after this conclusion of the war. Lord Linsdowuc and the Archbishop ofRkutkr’s Telruram. - 54 words
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Article221 1915-03-18 12 A correspondent semis us the following extract from the Syduey Bulletin 1're suuiably to help on sales, and with theobj ct generally of obscuring tho issues, the U imod States puts up, from time to time, some dreary bore to say that blood is thicker than water,221 words
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Article174 1915-03-18 12 The annual regimental athletic sports of the Malay States Guides, held in the Barrack Square, the Cantonments, Taiping, cauie to a couclusion on tho 6th inst. in the presence of a large number of the general public who lined the sides of tlio quadrangle. Touts were erected174 words
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Article129 1915-03-18 12 The draft of an enactment to amend the Stamp Enactment, 1897, is printed in 1 lC F.M.S. Government Gazette. The Gill is desigued to increase the revenue derive from stamp duties by raising the <'ii y payable iu respect of the estates of decease persons and by129 words
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3204 1915-03-18 13 fallowing notifications have been 1 ie a 'Government Gazette information:radiog witb the one.uy. The'fellewieK Proclamation by His MaTl, i Kjm', published as Supplements to ty f ondon Gazette of September 8 and tlje i r 1014 are published in substitution Nos.3,204 words
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1198 1915-03-18 14 Tim fact that there have Already been throe reviews at which the public have given of their ui'iHt sincere gratitude and admira tion in no way detracted from the reception accorded the tuen of the Naval Landing Party and1,198 words
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Article747 1915-03-18 14 The M S.Y\R. would have need of all their modesty on Friday, for they bad a day of deservedly flattering experiences. Not only were they publicly and picturesquely thanked by li. E. the Governor, cheered to the echo by the huge crowd that lined the padang and747 words
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241 1915-03-18 14 The Kaiser’s nephew is a prisoner of war. He was on hoard the Emden as a middy, cr something, and is a decent looking, meekand mild, blue-eyed chap. This is tho penpicturo of the German Emperor's relative given by241 words
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166 1915-03-18 14 At the At Home” and Sale of Work held on February 6, at Woodstock, the residence of the Colonial Chaplain and Mrs. Swindell, a nett sum of $364.00 was realised, a very serviceable addition to the funds of the Girls’ Friendly Society. Tho total166 words
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Article211 1915-03-18 14 On Saturday, Mr. A. V. Brown passed sentence upon the tbtee men, employed by Messrs. Topliam, Jones and Railton, who wero charged, on various counts, with cheating and attempting to cheat the firm. The case has been a very lengthy out) and in many ways xtremely complicated.211 words
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560 1915-03-18 14 The Ila«»e, March 5-7: Con s t alltiu is m a state of panic owing to f ,le Dardanelles bombardment. The Tu k i German and Austrian banks have r< .m! I their effects to a place „f Asia Minor, aud560 words
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Article91 1915-03-18 14 (From Our Own Corrrspondknt.) Penang, March 10. At a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Mitchell presiding, a motion by the committee was adopted widening the basis of membership. It was agreed also that members of committee shall be o! British nationality. Rale 391 words
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Article119 1915-03-18 14 The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette: —Mr. O. Marks to officiate as Secretary to Resident. Perak; Mr. L. A. Allen to act as second assistant District Officer, Tapah Mr. E. C. H. Wolff to officiate as Superintendent, Convict Establishment, and Inspector of119 words
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867 1915-03-18 15 Uki'Tkk’s Tkleoram. London, March 9, 10.10 p.rn. tUo IIjuko of Commons, replying to 10 w,t!i reference to Japan's demand? F 8 1 1 0 s r Kdward Grey said lie had D V U representations from foreign867 words
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516 1915-03-18 15 The steamer Tural, once an Austrian merchantman, which has been converted into a storeship for the Common wealth, called in at Fremantle recently for supplies. In her voyage over the Indian Oceau the Tural paid visits to various places which516 words
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Article180 1915-03-18 15 Singapore Qolf Club. Ttie March monthly medal against Bogey was played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for Mr. H. C. Aspinall. Twenty-five cards were taken out and the following were returnod. H. C. Aspinall 10 1 down W. S Elmslie 14 2 C.180 words
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524 1915-03-18 15 The following list of olficers who have been granttd commissions in tho army is published in tho F.M.B. Government Gazette: Beckett, O, cadet Beech, J, passed cadet; Bell, V. G., assistant Conservator of Forests Benson, G. F., assistant Engineer, Public524 words
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Article80 1915-03-18 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoli, March 15. The Ipoh contingent of the M.S.V.K. received a hearty welcomo on their arrival from Singapore, yesterday afternoon. Other members of the M.S.V.K. were drawn up on the platform and after the contingent had alighted from tho train they all marched80 words
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Article169 1915-03-18 15 A Tamil named Kolando Velloo, prosecuted in tho second Police Court on Monday on charges of crimping, was convicted and smartly punished. Tho prosecution was at the instigation of Mr. F. C. C. Crowther, manager of tho Bukit Timah Rubber Estate. There wore three charges169 words
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Article746 1915-03-18 15 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I noticed a paragraph in your paper a day or two ago regardin'' the family traditions of one of the two sepoys of the 6th L.I. publicly shot for joining in a mutiny, firing on civilians, etc. The case against746 words
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Article198 1915-03-18 15 Ah wan generally anticipated, the rigorous censorship of news leaving Singapore during the erneuto here had itH inevitable h< quel in the circulation of all sotts of weird stories throughout other parts of the Kant. Hut for the record elevation in wild accounts the Mauila newspapers198 words
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Article1270 1915-03-18 16 1014. June ‘27.— A khan*! nation of Archduke Franz Ferditund ui< I his consort at Serajevo. July ‘25.— e ustrian ultitnatum sent to Scrvia August 1. Germany declares war on Russia and Fiance, and invades Belgium. 4. —Britain <ieoUr« s war on Germany. 28.—Battle of Mons1,270 words
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Article35 1915-03-18 16 Rkitku’s Tklkukam. London, March 15. Mr. Edgar Allen, of Sheffield, has be qu< allied thousands of pounds to charities, including a thousand to tho Mihsion to Lepers in India and tho East.Rkitku’s Tklkukam. - 35 words
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606 1915-03-18 16 The contingent of the M.S.V.R. who did such good work iu Singapore during the recent trouble returned to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday morning, after an absence of five weeks, and they were given an excellent recoption, reports tho Malay Mail. Arriving by606 words
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283 1915-03-18 16 On Monday afternoon the second police magistrate, Mr. Clarke, opened the prelimi nary enquiry into tho charge of murder which has been brought against Wee Kim Guan, a Straits-born Chinese youth, who is accused of stabbing another Straits-born Chinese youth in the283 words
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Article13 1915-03-18 16 [The Straits Times is not respond the opinions of its correspondents.] 10113 words
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Article203 1915-03-18 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I do not agree with your remark on the absurdity of goose-steppin- J? Just let me tell you what happened to n At a certain hour, on a certain day of a tain month, at a certain place, I get separated203 words
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482 1915-03-18 16 In the second police court on Thursday the hearing was resumed of the case in which lloey Lian Chin and Lira Tian Siong, who were directors of tlio Kwong Yik Bank, are charged with criminal breach of trust as bankers. Boey Lian Chin482 words
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Article88 1915-03-18 16 Bkutkr’s Telegram. London, March 10, 3.25 a nl Washington Mr. Bryan has again ira Q Americans to leave Mexico. The ment will endeavour to provide tiaiH 1 tion. London, March 11, io Washington: Great Britain h ;i General Carranza for an explanation o seizure of aBkutkr’s Telegram. - 88 words
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Article, Illustration80 1915-03-18 17 As far as can bo gathered, all the country east of a lino drawn from Ostond past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonno and north of Verdun tc tti rontier is in the hands of the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions80 words
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1254 1915-03-18 17 The annual general meeting of the Rukit iu.6uq Coconut Company, Limited, was eld on Febru ;ry 11. at the registered ofRces, Kishopsgav, E.C, Sir Gordon Voules rum n of the company) presiding. Tim Chairman said that duriug the past ear they had1,254 words
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Article204 1915-03-18 17 A Government Gazette extraordinary was issued on the 11th inst. bringing to the notice of importers and exporters the provisions of the King’s proclamation of September 9 last relating to trading with tho enemy. The Registrar of Imports and Exports is now authorised to require certificates204 words
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599 1915-03-18 18 The actio# Chief Justice (Mr. Woodward) gave his judgment on Wednesday in the cane of the Greek steamer Fontoporos which whm tried by his Lordship silting as a I’rize Court Judge last wea k. The jungrnent wan599 words
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Article37 1915-03-18 18 Uki tku’s Tklkokams. London, March 15, 7.20 p.m. A telegram from Amsterdam announces that all classes of the population, not only commercial circles, are readily subscribing to the State loan to the Dutch Indies.Uki tku’s Tklkokams. - 37 words
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Article105 1915-03-18 18 (From Odr Own Corrkhi*oni>knt.) Penang, March 10. A European captain, named Smith, alia* SmutH, haa been arrenti d here and charged with cheating at Rangoon. Hero in a refreshing story from a man home from the Falklands. .Just in the thick of thingH on the Cornwall, when she105 words
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452 1915-03-18 18 While the F.M.S. railway authorities are on the job of improving passenger facilities they would earn more respect from the travelling public if they took steps to obviate a grievanco that occurs far too frequently on tho trunk lino. As an instance, the452 words
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Article27 1915-03-18 18 RkOTKR’s 1 RLBORAM. London, March 12, 12.55 p.m. Lisbon: The Minister for the Colonies takoB the Foreign portfolio. Admiral Teiseira Guimares becomes Minister for the Colonies.RkOTKR’s 1 RLBORAM. - 27 words
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Article154 1915-03-18 18 Two Malays, who, in the second police court, n Saturday, were convicted of assaulting another Malay who gave information that brought about the arrest of two of the mutineers were sharply dealt with by the magistrate, Mr. Clarke. The complainant, Abdul Majid, said ho caused the154 words
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Article158 1915-03-18 18 The following is the directors’ report for presentation to the shareholders of the Siam Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., at the thirteenth ordinary general mooting to be held at the company’s office, on the 25th inst.:—Your directors have much pleasure in submitting to you the thirteenth half-yearly158 words
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474 1915-03-18 18 The American CodhuI at Sanlakao, Mr. George M. Han won, writes: Trade conditions in British North Borneo are rapidly gelling back to normal, although the rate of exchange is still high. Transportation facilities, which before the outbreak of war weio monopolised by474 words
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Article309 1915-03-18 18 The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.’s sale-r* om on Tuesday afternoon: Freahold and 999 years leasehold land, area 4 acres, 3 roods, 39 polos, together with the European dwelling known as 1 A Chancery Lane, M. T. A.309 words
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726 1915-03-18 18 The third ordinary gooeral ninetim, journed from December 22, I9ip f Eastern Smelting Company, Limit..,i held on February 11, at Cannon v*‘ Hotel, London, E.C., Sir Ernest W i/? K.C.M.G. (chairman of the company, siding. P** The Chairman said Our annual n726 words
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Article78 1915-03-18 18 The mortality returns for Siugap 0 j by the Registrar of Births and 1 1 ,l rC j that, during the week ond'Ug there were 159 deaths (121 males,, At |oi giving a ratio per rnille ot 25.11. Malarial fever account, d for ■< phthisis 22, convulsions78 words
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1998 1915-03-18 19 L e tter From Home. POTSDAM PIRACY AND ITS EFFECTS. From Our Special Correspondent. London, February 12. i null could turn his attention from 'V' G .iv« a little beed to the delicate “1" cd o ni’tioo, about which ho in no ,D hh 1 iultimo of peace, he would1,998 words
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280 1915-03-18 19 What a solicitor’s clerk saw on visiting a room at the Great Central Hotel, formed the subject of evidence in the petition in the Divorce Court of Mrs. Clarrie Hiorns for a divorce against her husband, Mr. Arthur Hiorns, a280 words
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Article78 1915-03-18 19 (Fkom Ouk Special Cokrkspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, March 16. The annual report of the Selangor Club shows, instead of an estimated profit of 81,000, a loss duriDg 1914 of 86,558.85 due to reduced receipts owing to the war. The estimated loss in the current year is expected to78 words
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Article152 1915-03-18 19 This is what the Poet Burns wrote to the Rev. Dr. M’Gill, of Ayr, on the Germans of his time: Ignorance, superstition, bigotry, stupidity, malevolence, self-conceit, envy—all stroDgly bound in a massive frame of bra/on impudence. Good God, sir, to such a shield humour is the152 words
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Article97 1915-03-18 19 The Batavia Handelsblad reports that on Thursday lust the Escompto Mij. and several Batavia import firms received telegrams from Europe advising that the despatch of German and Austrian goods would now probably be an impossibility. Tho same journal also states that a bank in Batavia has97 words
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Article163 1915-03-18 19 SimoaforBi March 17, 1915. exchange Qi London Bank 4 m/s S/4/ T Demand 2/4-fe Private 8 m/• 2/4 it On lwou..........Bank T. T. 174* On HoMOKOMO...Bank d/d 20$ On Shanghai.. ..Bank d/d 88$ On Java... Bank T./T. 141$ On Japan Bank d/d 1141 Sovereigns—baying rate 18.54 India163 words
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Article372 1915-03-18 19 Sinoapobb, March 16, 1915. MINING. (ssae !5 Buyers. Sellers. Value J 10 10 Ampang 7.75 2.25 I 1 1 Ayer Wong 0.40 C.00 i 10 10 Belat 2.50 8.00 10 10 Bruang 0.75 1.60 10 10 Kampar 10.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.80 1.60 10 10 Kinta Association372 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article57 1915-03-18 1 OlNUAIrAgriculturo in Kant Sumatra 1 Planting Changes 1 The Dutch Indies 1 Singapore Rubber Auction 2 Estate Labour 8-5 February Rubber Returns 6 Tklborams— London Rubber Specials 1 MkKTINOS AN!) RkI’OKTH— Val D’Or Rubber 1 Anglo Java Estates 2 The Batavia Rubber Market 2 Bukit Timah Rubber Estates 557 words
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Article368 1915-03-18 1 The following figures published by the Medan Hnndclsvcrcrninging bear striking witness to the remarkable progress of agricultural enterprise tbrougbout the whole of the flourishing East Coast of Sumatra area: The total area in the East Coast of Sumatra planted with lievea rubber on January 1, 1915,368 words
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Article186 1915-03-18 1 A correspondent of the Times of Malaya, writing fiom Sungei Siput, saysSeveral i have in the natural course of events left the district, ami, as has been reported in this paper from time to time, a good number of local residents have gone to the frout. The number186 words
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1077 1915-03-18 1 The annual ordinary general meeting of tho Val d'Or Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on February 8, at the registered office of the company, 45, Leadenhall Street, E.C., Dr. Samuel Rideal (chairman of the company) presiding. Tho Chairman said:1,077 words
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Article83 1915-03-18 1 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) London, March 10. Mergui Crown pays an interim dividend of 2.J per ce-nt., Labu pays 15 per cent, places to reserve X 10,000 and carries forward .£lO,OOO. London, March 16. Cheviot pays 74 per cent., puts to reserve £4OO and carries forward £3,600.83 words
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Article66 1915-03-18 1 (huoM Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Ponang, March 16. At the annual meeting of Sungei Gettah, Ltd., the Hon. R. Young, presiding, said lie considered tho position was satisfactory. The directors proposed to utilize the balance of profits $15,413 in writing off the whole of tho preliminary expenses, and66 words
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616 1915-03-18 1 The Batavia Plantation Investments, Ltd., which controls the Ivweeklust, Weltevreden and Medansche Estates, with a total annual production of about 570,000 lb. of rubber, has felt called upon to make a statement regarding the directors’ attitude towards shipments to America. This takes616 words
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2616 1915-03-18 2 A nglo-Java Estates. POSITION OF THE PROPERTIES REVIEWED. Outlook for Current Year. T annual meeting ot the Anglo-Java H i t.l wan held at the offices of Messrs. and Co., secretaries and general J A loTH at Shanghai, on February 20, Mr. r°"Cid‘on preaiding. The other direenr. mnt were Messrs.2,616 words
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Article124 1915-03-18 2 A meet in <4 of the newly-forrufd Netherlands Indies Rubber Trade association was liold at Batavia ou the Jth inst. .Mr. Kan, who presided, announced that forty toes of rubber had been promised for the first inscription sale, while 84 members had already joined. This number124 words
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668 1915-03-18 2 At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 182nd auction, held on Tue sday, there were offered for sale 8.483.89 piculs, or 457,785 lbs. (tons 204.87) and sold 2,556.66 piculs, or 340,888 lbs. (tons 152.18). The prices realised were Sheet smoked fine668 words
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7479 1915-03-18 3 In tho Kuala Lumpur Appeal Court on March 6 judgment was given in the appeal case 1‘anickt r v. the J'ublic Prosecutor, which has created considerable interest among the planting community. At the hearing, which occupied some time, Mr.7,479 words
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1066 1915-03-18 5 Mr. 11. I>. Mundeil and Mr. F. S. Goodall, directors of the Bukit Timah Rubber Estates, Ltd., sign the report of the company to be presented to the shareholders, at the annual meeting on the 20th inst. The report1,066 words
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Article271 1915-03-18 5 New Serendah.— 6,683 lbs. Lower Perak.— 5,000 lbs. Siak (Sumatra).—16,820 lbs. Malacca Plantations.—24B,4oo lbs. Palepah Valley (Johore).—9,l6o lbs. Kota Tinggi.— 4,410 lbs. Siginting.—3,2oo lbs. Clovelly.—B,l6B lbs. Durian Sabatang.—l,6ol lbs. Pahang.—lB,sBs lbs. Sembrong.—l,766 lbs. Tanjong 01ak.—19,629 lbs. Ayer M01ek.—8,692 lbs. four months 45,681 lbs. Mergui.—4,6Bo lbs.; eight months271 words
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974 1915-03-18 5 Stock Singapore Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser Co’ Capital Value Companies. Prices, Closing p r i,.L 1914. 1913. February 11. March 16. 150,000 2/- 12 44% Anglo-Malay 7/10* 7/9 u/a 26 753 XI974 words
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