The Straits Budget, 25 March 1915
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1915-03-25 1 The Straits Budget RUNG the WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXIX No. 2980 Singapore, Thursday, March 25. 1915. ESTABIItNiD OVU NAIF A CCNTHRY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article262 1915-03-25 1 leadersLocal Defence Burdens for the Future 12 Trading with the Enemy 12-18 That Inward Must 13 Germany v. the Heat 18 Responsibility 18-14 Local, and General— Local and Personal 1-2 Passports for Overland Travellers 2 The War B*7 Children’s Aid Society 7 Mexico 11 A Broth of262 words
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Article4190 1915-03-25 1 n Consul-General at Batavia has i tied the Netherlands Indies government ia ho is authorised to vise the passports of subjects travelling to England. Those J° are not in possession of a properly vised J! Wl 1 Dot allowed to disembark, but t* i. m* I )af4,190 words
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772 1915-03-25 2 Tbe second Assizes of the year were r on Tuesday before tho acting Chief Mr. Justice Woodward. JU!, K The list contains seven case* being the inevitable charges 0 f tw ing from banishment, which occur i n air every calendar. These772 words
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86 1915-03-25 2 It is notified for general information, Government Gazette published on ll( >( that all British travellers frotu Eastern p who may desire to land at Marsen i 8 proceed to Englaud overland are a(lvls V, of provide themselves with British passpnr Consular passes, to be produced86 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1086 1915-03-25 3 Reuter’s Telegram. capture OF' EPINETTE. FIELD-MARSHAL FRENCHPRAISES OPERATIONS. Battle Developing in Galicia. Reuter’s Telegram. London, March 16, 5.35 p.m. Field Marshal French characterises the „„ntnre*of Epinette as a skilfully exited enterprise. The Germans, after Song counterattacks in the region nf Veuve Chapelle, delivered numbers of minor attacks butReuter’s Telegram. - 1,086 words
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Article2687 1915-03-25 3 BATTLE OF NEUVE CHAPELLE. EYEWITNESS GIVES VIVID DESCRIPTION. Germany's Terrible Losses. London, March 18, 12.25 p.m. Eyewitness’s account from headquarters continues the description of the Neuve Chapelle battle. He says that at a moderate estimate the German losses are eighteen thousand, exclusive of prisoners; the enemy’s counter-attacks only2,687 words
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Article1090 1915-03-25 4 RUSSIANS INVADE PRUSSIA. GERMAN REPRISALS OFFICIALLY ORDERED. War Council Being Held. London, March 18, 7.45 p.m. Amsterdam: A Berlin communique reports further Russian attacks on the Orzye and Przasnysz fronts. It goes on to say: Cheap success has been gained by Russians invading north Prussia in the direction1,090 words
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Article4934 1915-03-25 4 DARDANELLES. THREE ALLIED WARSHIPS SUNK. The Russian Campaign. London, Match 19, II.35 p. m The Press Bureau has issued the followino statement: In the course of the General attack on the forts in the Narrows of th Dardanelles, the French battleship Bouvet struck a floating mine and sank4,934 words
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Article1981 1915-03-25 6 Przemysl SurrendersTHE END OF AN EXTENDED SIEGE. Sir E. Grey on Origin of the War. London, March 22, 3.45 p.m. Petrograd communiquo: Przemysl has surrendered. A To Deum was solemnized at the Russian headquarters, the Tsar attending. London, March 22, 4.55 p.m. The surrender after six months is1,981 words
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Article1369 1915-03-25 7 RUSSIA’S VICTORY. I’RZEMYSL’S SURRENDER DESCRIBED. Bombs at Paris. London, March 22, 7.20 p.ui. 1'etrograd: There aro are great rejoicings o?er the fall of Przemysl with demonstra* lions iu the streets. A largo Russian army is now released for service elsewhere and experts expect that it will move towards1,369 words
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Article176 1915-03-25 7 Sixteenth List of Subscriptions. The committee of tho Children’s Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the following further subscriptions:— Amount previously acknowledged...$9,408.09 Collected by Mrs. Basil Barnard (Kuala Lumpur), 2nd List— E. Pugh 5 H. C. Peck 5 G. H. Fox 10 E. M. Baker 10 A. E. Rainnie176 words
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Article256 1915-03-25 7 We have bofore us a second circular in which this Dutch firm ondcavours to deny that it offered facilities for trading with the enemy to British firms in British colonies. It states that tho first circular was printed at the start of the war256 words
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Article31 1915-03-25 7 The dates given below are tbo dates of the Straits Times in which various references to the recent mutiny have appeared in the Straits Times during the past week.j31 words
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Article1328 1915-03-25 7 The Court Martial. When the Court re assembled yesterday morning one of the native officers of the 5th Light infantry, Subedar Dunde Khan, was put on his trial, the nature of the charges against him indicating that the authorities regard him as one of the principal riugleaders1,328 words
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Article1596 1915-03-25 8 The Court Martial. When t) to Court Martial reassembled yesterday morning another man of the 5th Light infantry, .lomodar Chishti Khan, who is supposed to have played the part of a ringleader, was placed upon hia trial. To tbo chargca of exciting a mutiny, joining in a1,596 words
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Article1828 1915-03-25 8 The Court Martial. Tho findings and sentences of tho CourtsMartial on 20 mutineers of the 5th Light Infantry aud Malay States Guidos will be promulgated in public outside the walls of the Criminal Prison, at 5-15 p.m., on March 22, 1915. A. M. Thompson, Major, Provost-Marshal. Singapore,1,828 words
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Article1598 1915-03-25 9 An Act of Thanksgiving. YESTERDAY’S SERVICE IN THE CATHEDRAL An Impressive Assembly. Tlie service of thanksgiving, held on SunJay morning in St. Andrew’s Cathedral, was most impressive. The congregation crowded the building and was in every way represt native of the public and social life of the1,598 words
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Article1073 1915-03-25 9 The Mutiny. SENTENCES ON TWENTY-ONE INDIAN SOLDIERS. Five Public Executions. A huge crowd, estimated to number six thousand people, assembled on Outram Road and on tbe heights of the Sepoy Lines golf course yesterday afternoon to hear the promulgation of sentences on twenty-one men found guilty of1,073 words
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Article309 1915-03-25 9 Professor E. B. Copoland, Philippines, in bin book on tho coconut, with regard to buitablo soils and situation discredits the common idea that salt is necessary for the full development of tho tree. Ho points out that tho sandy beaches whore it thrives are, as a matter309 words
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4856 1915-03-25 10 The following is the text of the acting Chief Justice's judgment in the Pontoporos cam (Admiralty Suit No. sof 1911), in Prize: TIIK hh. PoNToroilOH—l>. PoLKMIS, M\ftTßl(. The material facts of this case are not in dispute. The I'outoporoa4,856 words
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401 1915-03-25 11 Au 88ue of the F.M.S. Government Gazette dated the 18th inst. contains the following official notification of the imposition of tobacco duties to which reference has already been made iu a telegram from our Kuala Lumpur correspondent: In exercise of the401 words
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Article29 1915-03-25 11 Kkutkr’s Telegram. London, March 17. Washington The Carranzista General Mattoo Almanza and his entire staff have been court-martialled for treason and executed at Torreon by followers of ilia.Kkutkr’s Telegram. - 29 words
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Article111 1915-03-25 11 A Broth of A Boy.” One of the latest recipients of the Victoria Cross is Lance-Corporal Michael O’Leary, of tho Irish Guards, of whoso exploits at Cuinchy the following official account is given When forming one of the storming party which advanced against tho enemy’s barricades he rushed to tho111 words
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647 1915-03-25 11 We quote the following article from the North China Daily News (Shanghai):—ln the spring of 1918 there arrived in Shanghai from Singapore an old steamer called the Teresa. The voyage from tho south was somewhat of an achievement, for the vessel had647 words
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Article27 1915-03-25 11 Kkdtbr’s Telegram. London, March 22, 2.50 p.m. The directors of British Dyes, Limited, havo decided not to proceed to allotment, the subscriptions being insufficient.Kkdtbr’s Telegram. - 27 words
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Article120 1915-03-25 11 When the German army was marching on Paris, a company of soldiers stopped for lunch at a farm, midway between Nantcuilllaudouin and Senlis. As is the Gcrm&u custom, they commenced by destroying the turniture, stealing the silverware, tearing the linen, and drinking all the wine found120 words
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738 1915-03-25 11 London, February 12. Although it is diilicult to discern any real improvement in business on the Stock Exchange there is no diminution in tlie cheerfulness which generally prevails. Of course, members are inclined to be a bit despondent738 words
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Article113 1915-03-25 11 The Sporting Club cotnwittoe decided ou Saturday to hold tho uaual spring meeting ou tho dates originally assigned for that fixture, namely, May IH, 20 and 22. Tho mooting will cortaiuly lack some of its normal interest by tho fact that no Kritlins aru beh»M brought113 words
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THE Straits Budjget.
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Article1200 1915-03-25 12 adequate preparation.—Straits Times, March 18. Wo publish to-day a long uud interesting letter from one of tlio representative momborn of a group of citizens who are not on the roll of volunteers either hh full cffectivea or as veterans. Our correspondent recognises clearly that tho duty rests uponadequate preparation.—Straits Times, March 18. - 1,200 words
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Article1083 1915-03-25 12 instinct of human freedom.—Straits Tinm* March 19. There is no feature of the present war more worthy of notice than its finances, and of the finances no feature so remarkable as tho provision that is being made for widows and orphans and men who aro disabledinstinct of human freedom.—Straits Tinm* March 19. - 1,083 words
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Article1130 1915-03-25 12 ye capable of appreciating. Straits Times, •'larch 20. The Gazette just issued contains an announcement that the Trading with the Enemy Ordinance is not disallowed, and a bill, far more elaborate than the original amending and extending the ordinance in so many ways that there doesye capable of appreciating. – Straits Times, •'larch 20. - 1,130 words
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Article1179 1915-03-25 13 that our successors will be Teutonic.—Straits Times, March 22. Hie phrase which forms our headline our fancy in some casual reading war Its originator was asking sh u^rer B°lden words who a send ringing down the grooves of time E > spirit which animated 1914 W lenthat our successors will be Teutonic.—Straits Times, March 22. - 1,179 words
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Article1080 1915-03-25 13 their opportunity of conquest. —Strait Time a, March 28. Among the news to hand within the past day or two we notice some significant items. There is the disclosure of a hideous army clothing scandal in Austria; there is the news that German and Austrian subjectstheir opportunity of conquest.—Strait Time a, March 28. - 1,080 words
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Article1108 1915-03-25 13 is ronder* cl helpless.—Straits Times, March 21. Sir Edward Grey aeema to have dovotod a *>oo<l deal of the apoech wo reported yesterday to tho quoation of responsibility for the war. To Homo extent the quoation has become academic, but not entirely ho. Wo aro at war, and mustis ronder* cl helpless.—Straits Times, March 21. - 1,108 words
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Article121 1915-03-25 14 Lance-Corporal F. W. Dobson, of the 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, has been received by the King at Buckingham Palace and invested with tho V.C. The King coidially shook hands with him, and complimented him upon the conspicuous gallantry which had won the coveted decoration. Lance-Corporal Dobson was121 words
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Article138 1915-03-25 14 The total mortality in the Settlement of Singapore during the week ended March 13, was 170, comprising 129 moles and 47 females. Those figures give a ratio per rnille of population (per annum) of 27.80. Phthisis claimed most viotims, 85 and other fatal ailments included, convulsions 23,138 words
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Article82 1915-03-25 14 A recent issuo of a very well known trade circulur published in London contains the following The British Government have found it necessnry to issue a warning against quantities of spurious bank notes sont to London which purport to be Belgian, but which are82 words
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982 1915-03-25 14 Reuter's Telegram. London, March 16, 8.15 p.m. In the House of Lord?, Lord Macdonnell introduced Ins resolution to withhold the royal assent during continuance of the war to the draft ptoclamatiou creating au Execu tivo Council for thoReuter's Telegram. - 982 words
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Article125 1915-03-25 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 20. Last evening, the local company of the M.S.V.R. were inspected by Mr. R. G. Watson, the Resident. The full company paraded on the padaug, where Mr. Watson expressed thanks to the men for all they done during the past month125 words
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Article228 1915-03-25 14 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Singapore Share Circular, dated the iHtli inst., suysSince our last circular of January 21, prices have advanced appreciably in a good many directions, notably rubbers and oils, although the number of transac ions are still somewhat restricted. Rubber. —This section received most attention,228 words
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Article152 1915-03-25 14 On Tuesday in the Supreme Court, befor Mr. Justice Garnsh iw, there was commence an action in which Mr. William l ,r Morgan seeks $l,OOO damages from Hjaji Mohamed Syed for wrongfully obstruc i r private right of wav ou his estate at fourth mile, Bukit Timah152 words
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2049 1915-03-25 15 Mnvernor General of Indo-China, T, r ne Jt Bourne, accompanied by Mme. I E r st Houuie and suito, arrived at Mlle b0 aJd the M. M. liner Folynesieo, cD t u s month. M. Van \ollen»r‘y l Colonial2,049 words
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1034 1915-03-25 15 The Englishman (Calcutta) has this leading article on tbe Singapore mutiny and the lessons that India may learn therefrom, under the head The Moral of Singapore We have the definite statement of the Government that the cause of tho1,034 words
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Article79 1915-03-25 15 Rkutkr’s Tklkoram. LoodoD, March 17, 1.15 p.m. In the House of Common**, a question was asked whether the Chinese railways, for which Japan has asked concessions, will bo managed by China, or whether they will be completely foreign in all respects. In reply, the Hon. Neil PrimroseRkutkr’s Tklkoram. - 79 words
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Article352 1915-03-25 15 On Thursday night there were over fifty friends present at a meeting of the Biblical and Library Research Society, at the Y.M.C.A., to hear a paper by Mr. H. S. Mackenzie on the Religious Faith of John Milton, which was well received and evidenced352 words
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2071 1915-03-25 16 From Our Special Correspondent. London, February 10. If there were any ground for thn Gorman hopo of being able to trade on the inferior M norvos of their adversaries, thin week should, by all thu rub h, hud them reaping such2,071 words
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Article38 1915-03-25 16 RKUTKR’S TxLKGKAMS. London, March 22. New York: Despatches from Manila state that business men have requested Washington to employ naval colliers to carry masses of goods stored at the Philippine docks to relieve the acute congestion.RKUTKR’S TxLKGKAMS. - 38 words
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Article248 1915-03-25 16 The report of Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur, for the year ended December 31, 1914, reads as follows One hundred and eighty six new members joined during the year under review, aud the active membership on December 81 was 1,525. On the last day of the year there248 words
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Article217 1915-03-25 16 Among his many friends in the Straits, F.M.S. and Siam, the death of Captain J. Kerr Black, which occurred in a nursing home in Edinburgh on February 14, will be learned of with sorrow. It is nearly ten years since he came out here to217 words
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343 1915-03-25 16 What is probably the biggest haul of ever made in this colony was effected a f days ago by the Revenue Authorities tH drug being found on board the Teucer of Blue Funnel Line, says the South’Chin Morning Post343 words
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Article377 1915-03-25 16 About 40 well known Socialists, represent ative of tbe movement in England, France. Belgium, and Russia, met in conference lasi month under the presidency of Mr. Heir Hardie, M.P., in the hall of the British Tin Smelters’ and Kindred Trades’ Union, and passed resolutions bearing377 words
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Article78 1915-03-25 16 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Ipob, March 22. The Times of Malaya states that the imperial government has decided to iinpo se licence for all tin exports, obviously with 1 intention of preventing supplies reac enemy countries. It is felt here that 1 position will bo little affected.78 words
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Article, Illustration81 1915-03-25 17 As far as can be gathered, a ll the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to the frontier is in the hands of the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the81 words
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1200 1915-03-25 17 A (lOYornment Gazette Extraordinary is- i' 1 ou Saturday contained the provisions of lL or^cr by the King in Council establishing a blockade of German ports. This was com. micated by telegraph to the Governor and boen1,200 words
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Article258 1915-03-25 17 We understand from Mr. T. Fisher Unwin that the Government, through H. M. Stationery Office, continues its valuable work of publishing and circulating important documents relating to the war. The first of tho Blue Books containing tho Naval and Military despatches, complete list of honours, etc., up258 words
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Article13 1915-03-25 18 [The Straits Times is not responsible for tbo opinionn of itH corroHpondontH.J13 words
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Article3428 1915-03-25 18 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,—1 fed suro that I express tho views of many of your readers, when I say how cordially 1 sympathise with the contents of your leading article of tho 15th inst., entitled ‘‘A Month Ago and After.” The article in Suestion3,428 words
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Article739 1915-03-25 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —There is nothin# that l have rt a<^1 the newspapers for somo time, *‘> ,c 1 transparent logic, sound sense, a,)l ]C British sentiment, equals your lea c Saturday’s issue on the above subject. Before tlie prodigious account739 words
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Article311 1915-03-25 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—^When will the Press-censorship gag r® rem °vtd I fancy mauy of as have a i e P*ck with the unreasonableness of many actions of this body. There are aonbtiesg cases similar to my own experience, where relatives outside the M n311 words
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1941 1915-03-25 19 From Our Own Correspondent. London, February 19. In the absence of the kind permission of His Imperial Majesty the German Emperor, King of Prussia, I am sitting down to write my usual weekly letter to you, and I have no doubt that1,941 words
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465 1915-03-25 19 The report of tho Kumunting Tin l)r« dging. Ltd., states that tho company was registi r* <1 on May 2, 1918, and the accounts submitted cover a period of about 11 mouths to June 80. Tho 50,000 shares offered for465 words
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Article203 1915-03-25 19 Tim oil'icia! nturns of tho import a and exports of tin: Stunts St till im u s tor tho fourth (junctor of IWll hIiuw that tin t al «»f impoits during' tills jxiricd witi $90,692,1.*7. w Inch is less hy $2H,i> 11,117 than < tit- am nut203 words
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1430 1915-03-25 20 On February 15, Thu Tirnea publiahed the first of a series of articlea by a neutral obaerver who had juat returned to England after a journey through Germany and Austria Hungary. Hia views are based both upon direct observation1,430 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article59 1915-03-25 20 Tho result of the competition at Keppel for the February medal, played on Saturday and Sunday, was as follows A. Smith H8—15=73 H. T. White 84 6 78 G. Chaney 93 12 81 G. R. H. Webb 91 10 81 C. A. Leggatt 91 7 84 K.59 words
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Article145 1915-03-25 20 Garrison Golf Club. Tho results of tho competitions for tho March monthly medals were as follows: Ladiks. Mrs. Nicholson 46 scr. winner Mrs. Archdeacon 68 12 56 Five cards taken out. Men.—No award. Only two cards taken out. Mr. J. 1*. Bambaldo di Collalto, AssistantKosidcnt of Lombok, who spout145 words
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1019 1915-03-25 20 News From Siam. GERMAN BUSINESS IN A BAD WAY. Siamese Views of German News.” (From a Coukkspondknt.) Bangkok, March 13,1915. But for an extraordinary crop of more or less absurd rumours, Bangkok has been exceedingly quiet for some time past.. The King and Court have been in the provinces, but1,019 words
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660 1915-03-25 20 In the course of au interesting article on gambier in a recent number of Korte Bericbten voor Landbouw, Nijverheid en Handel, Mr. A. Wunderlich, chief of the Netherlands Indian Commercial Laboratory, points out that the adoption of more scientific methods of660 words
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Article1393 1915-03-25 21 1014. r -Assassination of Archduke Franz and his consort at Serajevo. 25 -Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. JU y n Otitmany declares war on Russia AuaU a i iKm^ an i0vad08Bclsia 4 declares war on Germany. .I Hattie of Mods begins, and the French and British1,393 words
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343 1915-03-25 21 Two Chinese, Ben Lio Hong and Bon Ju Jan, who, last week, wero charged with giving false information to two special constables, Mr. H. Mundell and Mr. G. C. Hermansen, were dealt with in the third police court on Tuesday. The343 words
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Article64 1915-03-25 21 (From Our Own Cokrbsi’Ondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, March 10. The death has occurred at homo of Doctor It. M. Linnell, tho Old Bedfordian and Cimtbridge cross-country Blue. Ho was doctor for lvuala Lumpur Rubber Company. Ho had captained F.M.S. and Selangor cricket teams. Ho succumbed64 words
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Article32 1915-03-25 21 Ollivkr.— On March 17, at Singapore, to Liout. and Mrs. C. O. Olliver, a daughter. Balis. —On March 18, at E., Adis Road, Singapore, to Mr. Mrs. J. Balis, a daughter.32 words
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Article29 1915-03-25 21 PoTHs Pk arson. —On February 8, 1915, at St. Botolph’s Church, Boston, Lincolnshire, by the Rovd. Canon Heggate, icar, Lieut. 11. Poths, R. G. A., to Gertrudo Pearson.29 words
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Article165 1915-03-25 21 Himoaporn, March 24, 1915, GXCHANOB On London Bank 4 eq/b 2/4 3 7 Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/a 2/4g On Indu Bank T T. 174 i On HoNOKON«...Bank d/d 20ft On SHANOBAi....Bank d/d 68ft On Java Bank T. T. 141ft On Japan...- Bank d/d N 114ft Sovereigns—baying165 words
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Article367 1915-03-25 21 Sinoapork. March 24, 1015. MINING. Valne Buyors. Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 7.75 8.2b 1 1 Ayer Wang 0.40 C.60 10 10 Belat 2.60 2.76 10 10 Braang 0.76 1.60 10 10 Kampar 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.30 1.60 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin367 words
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Page 21 Advertisements
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Advertisement94 1915-03-25 21 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Straits Times is, |:t< a year. Tae post free price of the Straits Bwtget is }(4 year. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscrip :ions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a year. The94 words
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Obituary61 1915-03-25 21 DEATHS. Misson.— On March 17, at 142-18, Orchard Hoad, Singapore, William Henry Misson. Nathan. —On March 18, at No. 2, Adis Hoad, .Singapore, Mordicai Erie, tho beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. M. Nathan aged 3 months. London and China papers please copy. Bla< k. —On February I I,61 words
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The Straits Bubget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article73 1915-03-25 1 Gknkral Rubber Items 1 February Rubber Returns 1 The Rat&via Rubber Market 2 Singapore Rubber Auction 2 Chemists Tank TkLBORAMS--London Rubber Specials Kapur Planters’ Meeting Perak Planters Confer 1 London Rubber Markot... 1 Mrktinob and Rkforth Sungei Gettab Rubber Ratanui Rubber Estate 1 Bukit Tituab Rubber 2 Tapab Rubber73 words
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Article356 1915-03-25 1 Ad attempt to smuggle a large quantity of rubbor into Germany in sausage skins ban boon discovered by the Government at Copenhagen. Three German travellers and two Copenhagen hotel employees were ar* rested. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. have received a cable advising that the director, of Koinbok (F.M.S.)356 words
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771 1915-03-25 1 Thu annual general meeting of the share holders of the Sungei Oettah Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Ponang, on the 15th inst. The following gentlemen were present:—Hon. R. Young (chairman), Messrs. James Sellar,771 words
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293 1915-03-25 1 The fifth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Ratanui Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on February 11, at the Institute of Directors, 4, Corbet court, E.C., Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman293 words
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Article96 1915-03-25 1 (From Our Own Cobrrspondrnt.) Penang, Marsh 19. Harpenden pays a final dividend of 25 per eent, places to reserve £l,OOO and carries forward £2,000. Batu Rata pays an interim of 2* por cent. Recent reports show a eduction in costs. London, March 22. Pataling pays 85 per96 words
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Article105 1915-03-25 1 (From Our Own Corrksponi>rnt.» Kuala Lumpur, March 23. At the annual meeting of the Kap&t District Planters' Association, it was stated that the membership consisted of 16 estates and two individuals. It was reported that the water scheme was working satisfactorily but the road was not being105 words
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Article57 1915-03-25 1 (From Odr Own Corrkspondknt.) Ipoh, March 21. At a meeting of the Central Perak Planters Association, it was stated that the member ship was 23 estates and 15 individuals, the balance in hand being $449.28. Mr. A. Milne was elected president. A resolution criticising the Agricultural Departments57 words
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Article29 1915-03-25 1 (From Odr Own Corrkspondknt.) London, March l‘A The London rubber market is <]uiet and inactive, the prices quoted being Sheet Crepe 2/8 toHard Para 2/4 to29 words
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Article51 1915-03-25 1 Taiping Estates.— 8,000 lbs. Inch Kenneth.—l9,Boo lbs. -j*- 100 Glenshiel.—l6,loo lbs.; two months lbs. Kajang,—6,Boo lbs.; two months lbs. ~q Bukit Katil. —7,1921b5.; ten months Siak (Sumatra). —16,820 lbs.; total 191 33,903 lbs. aUV g Kuala Pergau.—7,ooo lbs.; total compa year to date, 76,200 lbs.; February, MOO51 words
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Article612 1915-03-25 2 Bukit Timah Rubber. PAYMENT OF FOUR PER CENT. DIVIDEND. Satisf actor y Prospects for Ensuing Year. Tbe annual general meeting of the Bukit I’iDiali Kubber Estates, Limited, was hold gaturilay. at the registered offices of the n any French Bank Buildings, Mr. H. 1). Mun.lt 11, presiding. Others present were612 words
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Article237 1915-03-25 2 mh j U o ow n arrangements have been Driv a t in f°T ction w kb kbe ru bber Hales by taidim, te Dl l? r to be effe cted through the Indim 1G novvl y brined Netherlands par'..,. Uubbe r Association at Batavia All237 words
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664 1915-03-25 2 At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association’s 183rd auction, held on March 23, there were offered for sale 2,067.00 piculs, or 275,680 lbH. (tons 123.07) and sold 1,664.36 piculs, or 221,941 lbs. (tons 99.08). The prices realised were Sheet smoked fine ribbed664 words
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435 1915-03-25 2 So much has been written concerning the supply of rubber and nitre in Germany and various chemicals and other goods necessary for purposes of war, commerce, or industry, and so many contradictory statements have been published, that the report to the United435 words
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632 1915-03-25 2 The directors’ report to tbe shareholders of the Tapah Rubber Estates, Ltd., which is signed by Mr. W. H. Macgregor as chairman, reads as follows: Your directors submit herewith a duly audited statement of the accounts of tbe company for632 words
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Article452 1915-03-25 2 The report of the Yam Seng Uubber Company, Limited, states that the profits for the year to October 81, after deducting all charges for depreciation, directors’ remuneration, income tax and commissions to estate manager and assistants, amount to 217,817 add balance from last account, XI,589, together452 words
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1148 1915-03-25 3 Tho annual general mot-tint,' of tho Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Associ ation, postponed from February 22, was held in the Exchange on Friday afternoon. Mr. II. Price presided and there wan a Hood attendance of other members. Proposing the adoption of1,148 words
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Article277 1915-03-25 3 Reference was recently made to the investigations which tho forest authorities of the Federated Malay States and the Straits Settlements have been making into the possibilities of developing an export trade in cutch from Malaya. On this subject a financial paper has been informed byinterests connected277 words
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Article236 1915-03-25 3 The report of the British Para Trust, Limited, states that tho intorest and dividends received for tho year to December 31 amount to £2,919, showing a decrease compared with last year of £436. Bearing in mind the unsettled conditions which have prevailed throughout tho whole of tho236 words
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921 1915-03-25 3 The Times of Ceylon of March 8 contains a report of tho ninth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Kongsi Rubber Compauy, Limited, hold at the Hill Club C halet, Nowara Eliya, on Saturday, tho 6th. Mr. John Walker presided,921 words
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740 1915-03-25 3 The directors of the Haytor Rubber EsUt Ltd., in their report for the vear i December 31, 1914, being the fifth tinaJS year of the company, state:— w Tlio net profit for tbe year (subject to. proportion of the740 words
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