The Straits Budget, 13 May 1915
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1915-05-13 1 The Straits Budget BUNG THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXIJC No. 2987 Singapore. Thursday. May 13. 1915. ESTABLISH!• OVER HALE A CEHTUBV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article298 1915-05-13 1 ,badbrsLooking Hack ward 10 Budget and Battle 10 Fighting For A Draw 10-11 The Call For Men H Tiic Foul Fiend’s Foulest 11 Military Prospect 11*12 jOCAL AND (iKSKRAL Local aud Personal 1-2 The War 3-7 F M.s Convalescent Home 7 'MUs'apore Defences prcvtutien of Infectious Disease298 words
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Article4931 1915-05-13 1 tiia,i Ct lvln K order in bankrnptoy has been Co a Messrs. McGwen Frickel and wh’L Qb 10 oldest firms in Hongkong, iiaonnf UDBocur ®d liabilities were said to about S 42 000 His Lordship, le document, remarked that *ne£r i araoun ted to $50,000 and the4,931 words
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THE WAR.
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1759 1915-05-13 3 Rkutkk’s Tklkoram, London, May 4. Iu the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George. makiog »jik Budget speech, said taxation would bo unchanged. The time was not convenient to review the financial position, which depended on events in theRkutkk’s Tklkoram, - 1,759 words
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Article1959 1915-05-13 3 The Fighting on Hill 60. EYEWITNESS DESCRIBES BRAVE DEEDS. Russian Campaign. London, May 5, 8.5 p.m. Paris communique Northward of Ypros, the Germans last night attacked the British Ibft wing and were repulsed. They wero then taken in flank by tho French artillery and sufforod serious losses. London,1,959 words
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Article2847 1915-05-13 4 Growing Horrors. GERMANS POISONING WELLS. The Lusitania Sunk. London, May 6, 5.20 p.m. Official: When Swakopmund was occupied on January 14, it was discovered that tho wells had been poisoned with bags of arsenical cattle dip. General Botha complained and threatened reprisals to the Commander of the German2,847 words
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Article3114 1915-05-13 5 The Lusitania. DETAILS OF THE COLOSSAL MURDER. Survivors' Stories. London, May 7, 8.40 p.m. The Lusitania's passengers were: first class 290, second class, 662, third class 361, and crew 665. The Admiral at Queenstown immediately sent assistance to the Lusitania. He despatched four vessels, five trawlers and a3,114 words
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Article2125 1915-05-13 6 Lusitania. MORE DETAILS OF FOUL MURDER. Increasing American Indignation. London, May 9, 8 p.m. New York comments on the Lusitania to day are more vehement than ever. It is even suggested that America should refuse further hospitality to Germany’s official re presentatives, though a diplomatic break does not2,125 words
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Article2012 1915-05-13 7 Wilful Murder BRITISH PRISONERS BEING SHOT. Bavarian Brutality Revealed. London, May 11, 1.80 a.m. Correspondents in the north of France state that fierce fightiDg is general on a front of seventy miles from Arras to the sea. This is the final and most desperate battle for Calais. Losses2,012 words
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Article80 1915-05-13 7 (Fkom Olk Own Corkkspondknt). Ipoh, May 11. A meeting called by the Resident was held in Ipoli yesterday evening to consider the Convalescent Home Fund. Mr. R. G. Watson, supporting the fund, stated that if every European gave one dollar a week they ooula support a scheme80 words
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552 1915-05-13 7 Following is the text of a circular which the Central Committee for tho organisation of a F.M.S. Convalescent Home are sending out. Some 6,000 of these circulars aro being distributed At a meeting which was held at Kuala Lumpur on April 80, 1915, it552 words
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Article30 1915-05-13 7 (Kkom Uuk Own Cokkkhhondbnt.) London, May 0. Tho Tronoh results (or the year show a loss of £‘20,000, but Tronoh South hat a profit of £6,000.30 words
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Article2537 1915-05-13 8 Kvfcu the luost fatuous optimist must be awuro that tin ro is need for more mt n in. the local defenco service. NNo would then fore ask the heads of European businesses to look over the list of their stalls and use all tin ir influence to induce2,537 words
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255 1915-05-13 8 A bill is about to be introduced in the Legislative Council to make provision preventing the introduction into and 9 P re in the Colony, and the transmission ro the Colony, of infectious diseases. c and amends eight ordinances an makes provision for preventing—(a) troduction into255 words
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Article328 1915-05-13 9 Saturday, at the Court Martial, two nnvs of the 5th Light Infantry, Nazar Ali Allah, were charged with joinS in the mutiny and with desertion. They lD r arrested on April 27, about half a mile the j UD .rle some two miles or so along the328 words
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Article65 1915-05-13 9 The ixecution of the sentence of death oa->sed by the Court Martial which found Kassiw Ismail Mansoor guilty of treason was to have taken place at 8 o’clock on Monday worniLg within Singapore Prison, but 11. E. the (ifiitral Officer Commanding, under the authority conferred on him65 words
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Article13 1915-05-13 9 The Straits Times is not responsible for :bt opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article110 1915-05-13 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. >ir,— With reference to the recent publication of Indian Ink the accounts have beiu presented to tho Entertainment Com rnittee of tho Bengal Branch of the Indian Relief Fund. They show a profit of Ks *,1*6 6-0 of which Rs. 8,000110 words
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Article240 1915-05-13 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. r —deferring to your short article on the ubject of treating, to which His ExcellenJ the Governor drew attention at the openof the N .M.C.A. at Kuala Lumpur, as this H a matter of pressing and abiding impor.nce’ i1 -m 8 that240 words
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Article147 1915-05-13 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I and no doubt other Britishers in this Colony would be glad to know what is the position, say, of a Dutchman who brought here an admittedly German wife since the war began. Is not such a lady liable to147 words
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Article268 1915-05-13 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—-I shall be very thankful to you if you will kindly give me a little space in your columns for the following. The system of granting Police Passes to passengers arriving in the Colony seems to work some hardship to passengers268 words
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Article184 1915-05-13 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I think Scotchmen and Irishmen are justified in taking tho strongest possible exception to your frequent references to English and Englishmen when dealing with “Britain and Britishers.” You say in to-day’s leader The English array at that time184 words
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Article181 1915-05-13 9 Among various newspapers which are published by French soldiers, a good example is the ltigolboche, which is produced by the 10th Division and claims the largest circulation of any newspaper on the front. Capital: one sou per day. Offices: migratory,” it announces in its heading. However,181 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article184 1915-05-13 9 A.C.S. v. Rangers 2nd. The second string of the Rangers Football Club played the Anglo-Chinese School on Thursday evening in the Oldham Hall grounds. Play started at 5.15 p.m. with Mr. J. Handy acting as referee. From the start it was evident the boys were going to win. Play184 words
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Article72 1915-05-13 9 5.L.R.A. Tho following scores were made in the Ridgway competition for May, at Baleatier rango, on May 6, Mr. Gattey kindly officiating as umpire w QO S#* CD GO S' S. •g’5. -a if 8 H 1*8 2 -J 1—< f—i r* Miss Kerr 30 32 26 8H72 words
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Article594 1915-05-13 9 L, L. T. C. Tournament. Tho results of play on May 5 wore as follows: Mixed Doubles A Class. Mrs. llallifax and Mr. Crichton rec. 15-2 beat Miss Gunn and Mr. Anthony owe 15, 6—2, 6—1. Mrs. Webb and Mr. lloaps owe 2 boat Miss J. Gunn and594 words
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Article392 1915-05-13 9 A correspondent writes:-The half-yearly meeting of the Chinese Presbytery was held on May 4, in the I’rinsop Street Church, when tlio retiring Moderator, the Bov. Choa lok Chi, preached the sermon and conducted worship, after which the Moderator for the curront yoar, the Kev. Tay Sok Tin,392 words
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Article197 1915-05-13 9 John I). Gimlette, L.R.C.P., residency surgeon of Koiautau, has issued through J. A. Churchill, London, his book on Malay Poisons and Charm Cures It is an elaboration of notes on Homo Malay Poisons published by the Govern rnont of tho F.M.S., and all tho recognised authorities197 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1229 1915-05-13 10 —Straits Times, May 6. It feels almost like an excursion into ancient history to revive discussion of the famous battle of Ypres, which ended on October 81, 1014. Big things have happened since then, yet there be many who say that nothing that has happened since tho war.—Straits Times, May 6. - 1,229 words
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Article1032 1915-05-13 10 —Straits Times, May 7. We cannot make much of the Budget speech—indeed there seems to havo been a Budget without a speech for almost the first time on record. Yet the speech, if there was a speech—and Reuter croates tho impression that there were only a few.—Straits Times, May 7. - 1,032 words
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Article994 1915-05-13 10 Straits Times, May 8. Some attention is being given, we notice to an article by Mr. Hilaire Belloc, in Land and Water, on the condition of the German mind. His conclusion is that the German General Staff already knows that it is beaten but that theStraits Times, May 8. - 994 words
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Article1109 1915-05-13 11 —Straits Times, May 10. e have made a call for men to volunteer tiifcir readiness to undergo some training for Town Guard duty at once. Some of our friends shake their heads over the proposal, ant tell us that it is no good—that the men °f—Straits Times, May 10. - 1,109 words
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Article1022 1915-05-13 11 infamy and dissolution.—Straits Times, May 11. There can be little doubt, we fear, that close upon fifteen hundred people have perished by the sinking of the Canard steamer Lusitania. Without the slightest warning, that ship with hundreds of non-combatant men, women and even children on boardinfamy and dissolution.—Straits Times, May 11. - 1,022 words
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Article1261 1915-05-13 11 —Straits Times, May 12. It must bo a surprise to most people that there is so little news from the soat of war. We gather that part of tho British line in Flanders has been moved back about eight miles, and that the famous Hill 60 which oost—Straits Times, May 12. - 1,261 words
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Article204 1915-05-13 12 The first sheep ever bred in Australia were obtainod by crossing Indian ewes with Cape rams. r i his was just over a hundred years ago and from those experiments has grown up the greatest sheep breeding industry of the world. The Civil Veterinary Department of204 words
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Article185 1915-05-13 12 The following official notifications con corning Consular appointments in the Far East aro published in the London Gazotte:— January 26.—The King has been graciously pleasod to appoint John Baptist Rentiers, Esq., to be His Majesty’s Consul-General for the Philippine Islands, to reside at Manila, kebruary 4.185 words
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Article184 1915-05-13 12 Looking over the export figures for the last quarter of 1914 wo find that the export of rattans was only about one half of the export in the corresponding quarter of 1913. A correspondent in London writes to us that there is an absolute dearth of cane,184 words
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Article58 1915-05-13 12 The following is officially issued from Command Headquarters for publication Telegrams fron Kelantan received on the Utli report that the British force reached Pasir Patch, near tho Semarak River, without opposition. The country is quiet now and the insurgents appear to have dispersed, but it is thought advisable58 words
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Article34 1915-05-13 12 We are authorised by the courtesy of the Chinese Consul-General to state that the negotiations which have been going on between China and Japan reached a peaceful settlement on Sunday night.34 words
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1079 1915-05-13 12 An art club need not make any appeal to the general public before it can claim the right to exist—folk who belong to such coteries usually do so because they are enthusiasts and in that fact lies an all-sufficient reason for1,079 words
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292 1915-05-13 12 Bangkok papers announce the death by drowning of Captain Surhoff, which occurred on the evening of May 2, some time after seven o’clock. The Siam Observer states Captain Surhoff had spent the later part of the day on board the steamer Patani.292 words
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Article63 1915-05-13 12 Hoth in letters and papers from 1 I notice,” writes a correspondent, tu hospitals seem very hard up for stl< our wounded Tommies. Cannot our ernment remedy this by collecting a thousand Malacca canes from the orts the F.M.S., where they abound, and them home 'i63 words
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1820 1915-05-13 13 The fourth annual ordinary general meeting f shareholders in the Coconut Estates of Perak Ltd., was held at Colombo on April n when there were present:—Mr. E. It. \\al< lock, in the chair, the Hon. W. H. Fi Mr. D.1,820 words
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982 1915-05-13 13 A representative of the Western Mail has had the privilege of looking over the Henderson Naval Base works in West Australia It needs only a cursory examination, he writes, to make it clear, even to tho lay mind, that the preliminary work of982 words
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452 1915-05-13 13 The new Law Courts at Kuala Lumpur, recently docl&rcd open by the High Commissioner, are a handsomo addition to the group of Government buildings in their quarter of the town, occupying a site between the River and the Town Hall and Survey452 words
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Article323 1915-05-13 13 In thoir weekly sharo circular dated the sth inst., Messrs. Fraser and Co. state:— The reports coining to hand of the various rubber companies are in most instances very satisfactory, lower costs of production being the chief feature, and although the price of the raw material has323 words
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1952 1915-05-13 14 (From Our Si*k« ial Corrkhpondknt.) Loudon, April 9. For t)io moment we are in ono of those intervals of mild depression that have always alternated with optimism since the war began. Tot se fluctuations of spirit are1,952 words
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1073 1915-05-13 14 The members, adherents, and friends of the congregation of Penang Presbyterian Church, assembled in the Masonic Hall, on the 4th inst., for the double purpose of bidding farewell to the Rev. William Cross, M.A., on his translation to Singapore Presbyterian Church,1,073 words
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496 1915-05-13 14 In the District Court on Friday afternoon Mr. E. L. Talma was occupied with a further hearing of a case which has been instituted by Mr. F. M. Baddeley, Superintendent, Government Monopolies, against four Chinese. One of them, a496 words
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1013 1915-05-13 15 T juitiHli North Borneo Herald of April 1 vtH details of a Hiuall “affair” which occurred in the Ruudum diHtrict of tbe territory administered by the B.N. B °\bouu!!c middle of February the District nuictr Rundum. while on1,013 words
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548 1915-05-13 15 There is proceeding in tho third court, before Mr. N. B. Mudie, a preliminary enquiry iuto a charge of bigamy which has been brought against Cht w Chiat Thye at the instance of his first wife, Lim Kim Hai. Mr.548 words
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Article162 1915-05-13 15 It would bo noticed with regret that the long casualty list published a day or two ago included, among the killed, the name if E. H. Buttanshaw. This would appear to refer to Lieut. Edward Henrv Underwood Buttanshaw, of the 2nd Bulls, who was out hero162 words
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1464 1915-05-13 15 The following is a narrative of recent evonts in KoUntan as given bv an Eye witness on the spot, and may bj taken as an official account: April 30, Friday. Arrived at Kota Bahru from Tanah Merah at about 41,464 words
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Article141 1915-05-13 15 Does This Explain Tbo report of Mr. L&ngham-C&rter, British Advisor to Kolautau, for 1914, is not yet to band, but looking through tbo 1913 report wo have come across tbo following paragraph under the beading Land and Agriculture,” which way explain the causo of the recent trouble in the State141 words
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Article189 1915-05-13 15 Tho Ellen Kickmers, recently refloated from the mouth of the Main Harbour, Tsingtau, has had her interior repairs completed, And was to bo taken out of the bay on April H. She will bo employed at Sasebo by the Japanese naval authorities after the nucessary repairs are189 words
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2177 1915-05-13 16 Loudon, Friday, April 9. The public arc firmly convinced that Mr. Lloyd George has found hia good, strong, business man. uith norne push and go in him,” who will be able to put tliinga through. That at2,177 words
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357 1915-05-13 16 In spite of the inevitable delays due to the European war, Sir Leonard Rogers’ scheme for establishing a School of Tropical Medicine at Calcutta is progressing satisfactorily, and the time when the building will be ready for use is in sight. The357 words
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Article110 1915-05-13 16 Hikayat Pelandok,” being number XIII of the Malay Literature Series, published with the assistance of the Government of the Federated Malay States, has just been issued by the Methodist Publishing House, tho price being 50 cents. The editor is G. T. Dusselc, and the issue is in110 words
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805 1915-05-13 16 The Civil and Military Ga/.rtt* ,r i has been asked to publish the follow n ssge froiu the Sikh Committee I district, to the Khalsa Pauth Jl4Di Beloved Brethren,—All of us know T w ly well from the past805 words
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2127 1915-05-13 17 Tl o following narrative of events connect VwitU the riot at Singapore, says Tbe ni anril 14, lias been compiled from Su'nwy *cco<mt Of Mr. W </ Maxwell, 1 Vine Secretary to the High Commissioner Jr the Malay States Monday, February2,127 words
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Article319 1915-05-13 17 The following are the entries for the forthcoming Spring Races:— First Day. —Tuesday, May 18. 1. Thk Opining Stakes. Friendless, Charmante, Venture, The Friar, Lady Flower, Sandy Creek, Preopal, Tom Tom, Hedonist. 2 A 7. Thk Malay Statks Pursb and Plati. Michael Graham, Tikus, Wistful Lass, Two319 words
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191 1915-05-13 17 The following are the handicaps for the first day’s racing (next Tuesday) at the Singapore Spring meeting 1. Opining Stakes. Distance, Raoecourse. Sandy Creek 10. Tom Tom 9.10 Hedonist 9.9 Preopal 9.7 Charmante 8.18 Lady Flower 7.9 Friendless 7.7 Venture 7.7 2. Malay191 words
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Article279 1915-05-13 17 The Pinang Gazette reports that Mr. F. W. Tally, who is commissioned by a prominent Melbourne firm to secure mining interests, particularly in Siam, writes from Tung Sung conoernmg the operations of the various European representatives of oapital <n that part of our neighbour’s territory. No279 words
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941 1915-05-13 18 Tho Singapore Harbour Board report for the second half of 1914 reflects wbat may bo considered, in these abnormal timoH, a not unsatisfactory ri Mult. TIjo statistics of rovonuo, of shipping accommodato<l and handled, and of work941 words
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926 1915-05-13 18 The second annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Bukit Tawang Hydraulic Mining Co., Ltd., was held at the registered office of the company, Government Buildings, Penang, on May 6, Mr. H. Waugh in the chair, the others present being Messrs.926 words
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Article235 1915-05-13 18 All soldiers whose eyesight is imperfect are to be provided with spectacles free. The War Office has approved the issue of steel spectacles (both convex and concave) at the public expense during the war to all soldiers whose eyesight is defective, and whose vision and efficiency will,235 words
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Article192 1915-05-13 18 The following figures of the tonnage of the seven principal merchant navies of the world were lately published in America and appear in the Journal of the Society of Arts: Gross tonnage. Great Britain 20,075,791 Germany 4,998,746 United States 3,489,736 Norway 2,475,324 France 2,246,504 Japan192 words
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177 1915-05-13 18 RbUTKR’s ThLKGRAM. Loudon, May 4 lo in Sir Edward Grey, P questions re K ardin K Chius, s'aid transactions between British and traders in China were not express t ed, such transactions for the n r l P hlb undesirable. The question ofRbUTKR’s ThLKGRAM. - 177 words
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Article176 1915-05-13 18 Rkutkh’s Tklkokams. The following messages, despatched under the dates named, are now released by the Censor for publication 1 London, May 6, 5.20 p.m. Reuter learns from an authoritative Japanese spurce that Japan has not the least desire to impair the sovereignty of China orRkutkh’s Tklkokams. - 176 words
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142 1915-05-13 18 Rkutkr’s Tblegrams. London, May 5, 8.10 pmIn the House of Lords, replying to i question, Lord Crewe said the Government of India had given the most careful cod sideration to the question of the emolument! of territorials in India, who were worse ofiRkutkr’s Tblegrams. - 142 words
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64 1915-05-13 18 Rkutkh’s Telegram. London, May 5. In the House of Commons, in re P J vefl question, Mr. Primrose saiu: A j tbe ment are aware of tho feeling r*% nnJ njoW' Caliphate entertained in Moslem ties. The Government intend to ouC e rRkutkh’s Telegram. - 64 words
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Article48 1915-05-13 18 Reuter's Telegrams. JKBUTSK 3 London, M ft v Sydney Tho Premier has been that the sugar stocks at l jLj by tl)f bourne will probably be ex i- eSit r)' v end of July and it will J import sugar from -Java, due to drought.Reuter's Telegrams. - 48 words
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Article305 1915-05-13 19 RIUTBB'S IILBORAM. London, May 4, 8.45 p.m. On the second reading of the India Connlidtttiou Bill in the House of Lords, Lord explained that it was simply a conJidation bill dealing with acts which went h k to 1770. It ropealod 42 acts and some provisions of sixRIUTBB'S IILBORAM. - 305 words
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Article88 1915-05-13 19 Rbcthr’s Thlkgram. London, May 0, 4.25 a.m. Genoa: The unveiling of the monument to Garibaldi’s Thousand in the Quarto Almare was the occasion for an imposing demonstration attended by representatives of Parliament and delegations from Rome, Turin, aud Florence. The enormous crowd was delirious with enthusiasm at theRbcthr’s Thlkgram. - 88 words
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Article49 1915-05-13 19 Rhtukr’s Tklkokam. London, May 8, 5 p.m. The Jubilee Stakes resulted as follows Liaduwonos 1. Wrack 1. Lanins 3. Fifteen ran. A head separated first and second, Lanius being a short head behind. Betting 100 to 80 against Diadumenos, 10 to 1 Wrack, 8 to 1 Lanius.Rhtukr’s Tklkokam. - 49 words
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Article39 1915-05-13 19 Rkutkr’s Tklkokam. London, May 10. The death is roported of Colonel D. M. Lumsden, who raised Lumsden's Horse for Africa. London, May 11. The late Colonel Lutnsden underwent a operation at the end of April.Rkutkr’s Tklkokam. - 39 words
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Article30 1915-05-13 19 Reuter's War Specials. London, May 7, 7.50 p.m. are nv te d for the East India tlx. oan -£3,500,000 at 4£ per cent, at lUe price of 99.Reuter's War Specials. - 30 words
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Article35 1915-05-13 19 Rkutkr’h Tklkokam. London, May 5. Uweri r i? A fcerrible fire has destroyed the ini» i a H r eatseventeenth century build-uT-y** Aranda was killed while trying wore papers ant “any firemenRkutkr’h Tklkokam. - 35 words
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Article48 1915-05-13 19 kom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 11. Mr. P n J r meri« -A rF ORH > solicitor of Seromban, pore, wli, OHBrB, Braddell Bros., Singacables ti,l« W i as a P aßBen B er on the Lusitania, be is safe at Queenstown.48 words
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Article722 1915-05-13 19 Iho annual meeting of Fraser and Neave, Ltu., was held on Monday at iho registered office of the eompauy in Tim hi cade. Mr. VV. H. Maegrt-gor, the chairmuu, presided, others present being Messrs.722 words
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Article85 1915-05-13 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May, 5. A congregational tnet ting of members and friends of tho Presbyterian Church was held at tho Masonic Hall to bid farewell to Kev. W. Cross, who goes to Singapore, and to welcomo the Kev. A. D. Harcus, minister-elect of85 words
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135 1915-05-13 19 An official advance statemont of tin exported from the F.M.S. during the mouths of January to April, and comparison with corresponding period of previous year, shows the following figures (cents and catties omitted): Tin. Increase or Decrease. 1915. 1914. or Pels. Pels.135 words
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Article318 1915-05-13 19 At the monthly meeting of directors of the Rajah Hitam Coconut Estate, Ltd., held in Bangkok recently, the chairman (Mr. Mackay) reported that he had recently visited the company’s estate on the Bernam river, Selangor, and was agreeably surprised to see the remarkable growth of the youug318 words
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Article20 1915-05-13 19 Ganno. —On May 5, at 19 2, Wilkie Hoad, Singa]>ore, the wife of C. V. Ganno, of a son.20 words
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Article158 1915-05-13 19 Sinoapokr, May 12, 1915. EXCHANGE. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2,4 Private 8 m/a 2/4 J On India Bank T. T. 174| On Hongkong...Bank d/d 20} On Suanguai ...Bank d,d 99J On Java Bank T. T. 142 On Japan Bank d/d 114 Sovereigns—buying rate 98.54158 words
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Article367 1915-05-13 19 Singapokh, May 12, 1915. MINING. V*tael Bayer,. Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 7.25 7.75 1 1 Ayor Won g 0.85 C.45 10 10 Belat 2.40 2.60 10 10 Brnang 0.60 0.75 10 10 Kampat 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 160 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 £1 41 Kinta367 words
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Advertisement94 1915-05-13 19 NOTICE, The post tree price of the Straits Times in f'H a year Taepost fre i price of the Straits Hwlget is tu year. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The sub* "eriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a year. The94 words
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Obituary26 1915-05-13 19 DEATH. UicUARim. —On Friday, May 7, ut 218, Queen Street, Singapore, Freddio, tho beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. B. V. F. Richards, aged 31 years.26 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article111 1915-05-13 1 General— Malingering on Estates 1 Singapore Rubber Auction 2 April Rubber Returns 2 Charge AgainHt a Broker 8 Beverlac Rubber Co. 4 Rubber Industry 4 Ceylon School of Agriculture 4 Telegrams— London Rubber Special* 1 Malacca Plantations Report 1 Meetings and Rei'OKTH— Changkat Serdang Estates 1 F.M.S. Rubber Planters...111 words
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Article58 1915-05-13 1 (From Our Own Cokkkspondknt.) London, May 8. Batu Tika pays 17J per cent, and puts to reserve £5000. Selangor declares a dividend of 15 per cent and placos to reserve £3000. London, May 11. The following final dividends have been declared Sungpi Krian 10, Chota 6$, Tangga58 words
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Article51 1915-05-13 1 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) London, May 11. The report of Malacca Rnbbor Plantations show a profit of 144,000, with a dividend of 17$ per cent., carrying forward £16,000. The French tax assessment over a five year period amounts to £31,000. The report describes the tax as unexpectedly51 words
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Article268 1915-05-13 1 At an extraordinary general meeting of the Changkat Serdang Estates, Ltd., to be held on tho 22nd inst., resolutions will be moved (1) That tho 5,000 ordinary shares of $10 each which constitute the unissued capital of the company be subdivided and dividod into 10,000 ordinary shares268 words
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1067 1915-05-13 1 The second ordinary general meeting of F.M.S. Rubber Planters Estates, Ltd., was held on April 6 at the office of the company, 16, Philpot lane, E.C., Mr. Jaa. F. Anderson (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, —As the1,067 words
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Article257 1915-05-13 1 The report of the Kajang Rubber Estates, Limited, states that, after debiting a proportion of estate expenditure and all home charges against revenue, the profit and loss account shows a profit on the year’s working of j£l,793; balance of profit brought forward from last year, £2,386, making257 words
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468 1915-05-13 1 Mr. Justice Walter Pereira, of Ceylon, ban delivered judgment in a case from the police court of Matale in which Mr. T. G. Harrison, of Hunasgeriya Group, Wattegama, charged a coolie, uamed Veramandy, with having neglected to attend to his work from468 words
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Article184 1915-05-13 1 The report of the Edinburgh Rubber Estate, Selangor, Limited, states that yield of dry rubber amounted to 240,29 against tbe estimate of 250,0C0 lbs. yield for 1913 was 220,890* lbs. Ibe es mated yield for 1915 is 280,000 lbsaverage price obtained was 2s. 2 61d. P as184 words
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747 1915-05-13 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce u„hh<*r Association 190th auction was held Tuesday. Offered for sale Pis. 2,083.82 or ;Vh43 lbs (tons 124.04); sold Pis. 1,589.85 or lbs. (tons 94.68). Prices realised chnot smoked fine ribbed ...$127 to $134 good ribbed 120747 words
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Article539 1915-05-13 2 Batang Mai aka.— 14,222 lbs. Bekoh.— 18,916 lbs. Malacca Plantations.— 257,700 lbs. Jaain (Malacca).—9,284 lbH. Ayer Panas.—2,600 lbs. Alor Gajah. —7,550 lbs. Balgownie.— 8,870 lbs. Pantai.—7,666 lbs. Pajam.—27,250 lbs. Teluk Anson.—8,030 lbs. Tambalak.—5,272 lbs. Anglo-Malay.- 88,788 lbs. Bikam.—17,545 lbs. Broome.— 10,680 lbs. Elphil.—7,584 lbs. Golden Hope.—18,851 lbs.539 words
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Article359 1915-05-13 2 The ordinary general meeting of the Klanang Produce Company was held on April 13 at the Institute of Chartered Accoantants, London. Mr. D. K. Michie presided, and in moving the adoption of the report referred to last year’s rubber, coconut, and coffee crops. Continuing, he stated that359 words
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Article165 1915-05-13 2 Tho roport of tho London Asiatic Rubber and Produce Company, Ltd., for 1014 states that the crop of rubber harvested amounted to 1,131,430 lbs., against an estimate of 1,100,000 lbs., and a crop secured in 1013 of 1,C00,736 lbs. The average gross price realised was 2s. 1.47 d.165 words
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413 1915-05-13 2 The fifth annual ordinary general meeting of shareholders in the Kuala Bidor Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at Colombo on May 1, when there were present:—Mr. W. Sutherland Robs, in the chair, Mr. Edwin John, Sir Stanley Bois, by attorney, and413 words
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Article395 1915-05-13 2 The report of the Anglo-Malay I lubber Company, Ltd., states that the crop barvimted for the year amounted to 1,884,382 lbs., against an estimate of 1,400,000 lbs. and a yield in 1918 of 1,346,008 lbs. Tho crop was obtained from an averago acreage of approximately 3,132 acres. The395 words
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1874 1915-05-13 3 The annual general meeting of Ayer Panas Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on Saturday in Gresham House. Mr. H. M. Darby pre Hided and others preHent were Messrs. G. A. Derrick, H. K. Llewellyn, II. T. White, W.1,874 words
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526 1915-05-13 3 Tho report of the directors of Trafalgar, Ltd., for the year ended March 31, states that the profit for the yoar is $9,295.51 which, added to the amount carried forward from the previous year, leaves a balance in revenue526 words
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Article193 1915-05-13 3 The report of the Rubber Estates of Johore, Limited, states that tho crop of rubber harvested for the year amounted to 539,877 lbs., against an estimate of 5f)0,000 lbs. and a crop of 323,504 lbs. for 1913. Tho average gross price realised was 2s. 1.56 d.193 words
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902 1915-05-13 3 On Monday afternoon in the the hearing was resumed of tin L Urt which Jackson Oswald Davies is ,.i ln Caf,e io the instance ot Mr. K. Nixon" criminal breach of trust as an Wlt h respect of $550. an902 words
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1030 1915-05-13 4 he ninth ordinary general meeting of the k. i rlac (Selangor) Rubber Company, Ltd., held at Colombo on April 28. The chd\r was taken by the Hon. Mr. W. H. Figg Idiicctor), and there were also present: >I < s srs. Herbert1,030 words
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696 1915-05-13 4 The report of the directors of the SandyCroft Rubber Co., Ltd., signed by tho Hon. Mr. W. W. Cook, and the accounts, for the year ended January 31 last, read as follows: The net profit for the period after696 words
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479 1915-05-13 4 The following references to tho rubb i industry are taken from the London and China Kxpross, dated April 9, received by yesterday’s mail:— Business reopened after the holiday in quite cheerful mood, and has since continued brisk. Buying orders still prevail, and479 words
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365 1915-05-13 4 In connection with the scheme formulated by Sir Henry McCallum in 1911 for the establishment of agricultural schools in the island, and the training of a few promising young men to take charge of such schools, it lias now365 words
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861 1915-05-13 4 TLe fifth annual general mooting of shareholders in the Ziangbe Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at Shanghai on April 22, when Mr. W. S. Davidson presided, supported by Messrs. J. H. McMichael, H. A. J. Mac ray, and O. A. Richardson861 words
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1024 1915-05-13 5 The fourth ordinary general meeting of the Langkapoera (Sumatra) Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on March 28 at the registered offices of the company, London House, Crutched Friars, E.C., Mr. W. O. Burt (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said The directors’1,024 words
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Article336 1915-05-13 5 The report of the Shelford Rubber Estate, Ltd., states that the yield of dry rubber amounted to 157,180 lbs., which compared with 171,500 lbs. for 1913. The estimate was 175,000 lbs., and the yield was, therefore, considerably short. The estimated yield of dry rubber for 1915 is336 words
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Article407 1915-05-13 5 The report of the Langkat Sumatra Rubber Company, Ltd., states that tbe crop harvested during the year to December 31 was 329,700 lbs., against an estimate of 325,000 lbs., and shows an increase over the previous year of 83,972 lbs. The gross price obtained for rubber (including407 words
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889 1915-05-13 5 Stock SingaporeIssued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser ft Co.’s Capital Value Companies. Prices, Closing Prices 1914. 1913. April 9. May 12. 150,(XX) 2/- 32% 44% Anglo-Malay 9'4$ 7/3 7/3 26,750 XI 160% 170% Batu889 words
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