The Straits Budget, 19 November 1915
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1915-11-19 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXIX No. 3014 Singapore. Friday. November 19. 1915. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article329 1915-11-19 1 JSADEKS— Pulau Bulang 10 Acting iu Concert 10 Muidi r on the High Seas 10-11 Municipal Administration 11 Winston Churchill 11 l'» rsia and Greece ...11-12 Matte rs of Finance 13 AL AND GkNKUAL Ln -.il aud Persona 1-2 The War 3 9 Radial Telegraphy 9 Letter329 words
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Article4809 1915-11-19 1 .Mr. M. Millington is appointod to act as district officer, Lipis. The output of the flu Piah tin mine for October was 3H0 piculs. Dr. H. Jacques, of Taiping. is proceeding to Europe to join a cavalry corps as Medical Officer. The Middleton Tin Mines output for4,809 words
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THE WAR.
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2831 1915-11-19 3 liKl'TKIt's TkLK(.I!AMS. London, November 9, 5.50 p.m. Amsterdam Berlin newspapers state that there are now 800,000 of tho Allies at > a louika. The Serbian Legation in Paris aunouuces that tho Bulgarian lossess at Kialievo were sO.iniO. IuliKl'TKIt's TkLK(.I!AMS. - 2,831 words
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Article2676 1915-11-19 3 High Sea Murder. TERRIBLE SCENES ON Till; ANCONA. Shooting at Escaping Passengers. London, Novciub* r 10, 10 p.m. Xnistordum: A llt rlin semiofficial teleoi,iin alleges that tkio Ancona attempted to osciipci compelling the submarine to ns© guns. London, November 10, 10.80 p.tn. The Italian newspapers aro convinced that2,676 words
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Article2392 1915-11-19 4 Russian Advance. GERMANS BEING FORCED BACK The Position in Serbia. London, November 11, 6.20 p- 111, Petrograd The Russian operations ward and south-westward <>* wir developing very successfully. i 1( .iled ships ia the OuK of Ki*a like German reservists, scatt» ring sheep on^oDt November 12, 11 a2,392 words
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Article3426 1915-11-19 5 Greek Action. GRAVE MISTRUST OF KING CONSTANTINE. Position of the Fighting Forces. London, November 18, 1.55 p.ui. There is a suspicion that Oreooo apparently him a strong motive for Italian intervention in the Balkan*. Italian do spatchos, which apprehend a Greek move on Albania or Mouastir, state that3,426 words
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Article2332 1915-11-19 6 The Near East. SERBIAN POSITION MORE HOPEFUL. Russia’s Success. London, November 1h P' ,ui Salonika: In the fighting with tlio I r-0c the Bulgarians opened operation* 1 jn in considerublo force, but they NV :u et to withstand the tornado oi l-n iie j -j* and their advance2,332 words
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Article2446 1915-11-19 7 Lord Kitchener. ARRIVAL IN THE- NEAR EAST. Mr. Churchill Expluins Reasons l or Resigning, London, November l*», t. 1 ji.iu. Italian despatclies state that Lord Kitchener is at .Mudros with the Egyptian 11 igh < 'oininissiiitn r. Athens: I, ml Kitchener has arrived lit Mndros win ther Sir2,446 words
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Article1859 1915-11-19 8 Greek Policy. WARNING BY FRENCH MINISTER. Persian Outlook More Hopeful. London, November 17, 1.50 p.m. Telegrams received in Paris report that M. Denys Cochin will remind tho Greek Government that tho British and French fleets are assembled at Malta and that they will exact a heavy penalty for1,859 words
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386 1915-11-19 9 What the lecturer described as a onc-sidtd conversation, but what his audience found to bt- a most interesting lecture on radial telegraphy. or, as the general public and the uninitiated term it, wireless, was given cn Wednesday night by Mr. A.386 words
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Article53 1915-11-19 9 blowing is the result of crushing operav Haul) for the four wet ks < uded i■>' ln l Jt;r b: —Bukit Kotnan Stone crushed to Ds, gold obtained 7H7 o/s., average 1 to n '2.796 dwts. Bukit Malacca: Stone s ifc d 4,448 tons, gold obtained dU6 o/s.,53 words
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2027 1915-11-19 9 I rom Our Special Correspondent. Loudon, October *22. The slight illness of the Prime Minister and the launching of Lo.d D.-iby's recruiting scheme have had a wonderfully steadying effect on the nation’s nerves. Mr. Asquith is suffering from an atta :k of2,027 words
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248 1915-11-19 9 It is notified in the Gazette that, in view of the fact that the master of a ship to respond to a signal made to him hy one of Mis Majesty’s ships is liable to heavy penalties under the D» fence248 words
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Article239 1915-11-19 9 Thu Bangkok Times of November H has thu following: -Tho Mahidol, on liur way down to Singapore, made her usual call at Telupiu a few days ago aud anchorod thoru. The won-eon was blowing very strongly accompanied by heavy seas, and the anchors dragged, with thu result239 words
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Article172 1915-11-19 9 Arrangements are being male, says a Brisbane paper, for the despatch of a force tor service in the tropics, and men will be enlisted for this unit, engagenu nt being to the end of the war and four months afterwards, unless sooner di-charged. Following are the llicnil particulars172 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1097 1915-11-19 10 some thousands of dollars poorer.—Straits Times, November 11. It must bout least two years since we urged upon the Directors of the Pulau Bulaug ]{ubber and Produce Company the expediency of asking the shareholders of that company to sanction appropriation of the unexpended portion of the guaranteed dividendsome thousands of dollars poorer.—Straits Times, November 11. - 1,097 words
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Article1062 1915-11-19 10 u, n n onueavour ana willing sacritice.—Stmit Times, November 12. Tho whole of tho war news these last few days has been good news. Hussia is recovering her power to strike; Italy has struck hard; Greece is becoming less a source of anxiety. Closer relations are beingu,nn onueavour ana willing sacritice.—Stmit Times, November 12. - 1,062 words
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Article1130 1915-11-19 10 Straits Tiuios, November 13. There is a phrase in one of the Washing*)* telegrams about the sinking oi the Ancona which suggests that someone is contemplating diplomatic futilities. Tho message states that the l nited States Government will pursuo the samo course with Austria asStraits Tiuios, November 13. - 1,130 words
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Article1158 1915-11-19 11 general effect is wholesome.—Straits Times, November 10. ure inclined to agree with Sir Evelyn s that less would have been heard of Municipal matters in the correspondence Sunnis of the local press if the origin of the Municipal Ordinance Amendment Bill had k' en better known. As fargeneral effect is wholesome.—Straits Times, November 10. - 1,158 words
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Article1009 1915-11-19 11 StruitH Tiwcn, November 16. As statesmen go, Mr. Winston Churchill is still comparatively young, just about 41. He has the ability of all tho Marlborouglis sharpened with a dash of American vim,” and no ono can doubt either that he is patriotic or that he has done great— StruitH Tiwcn, November 16. - 1,009 words
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Article1091 1915-11-19 11 over the obvious necessity.—Straits Times, November 17. The question of the moment i.» whether German intrigue in going to be as successful in I‘ersia and Greece an it haH been in Bulgaria and Turkey. The Germanß know that they are beaten union* they can raise up newover the obvious necessity.—Straits Times, November 17. - 1,091 words
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Article1095 1915-11-19 12 Straits Times, November 18. The war colours ovwything. It was nectssary for the High Commissioner to refer frequently to the conditions which the war has created iu making his speech at the Federal Couucil meeting on Tuesday. On the whole, however, the year 1915 promises to comeStraits Times, November 18. - 1,095 words
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Article170 1915-11-19 12 On Friday evening a mooting was hold in tho Cricket Club Pavilion to consider whether or not the Land and Sea Sports should be held at tho New Year. Mr. W. E. Hooper presided over an attendance which unanimously agreed that it was desirable170 words
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833 1915-11-19 12 STAGNATION OF THE WORLD. The Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng 's Lecture. In the* Chapel Hall of the* An,|,<n School, od Monday, the lion. 1 Ke*u« lectured on National St..... U •ts .Remedy. The U,v. presided. I1U1 <*U; The lecturer at the outset eninhavi fact that staguatiou with refer, urt833 words
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1284 1915-11-19 13 London, October 8. r. r Inis been almost nothing of interest .jal circles for some weeks past, but ull beginning to stir again and a *f‘ c 1 .-rver can easily detect tho signs )tt i suppressed excitement in1,284 words
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531 1915-11-19 13 Following are the main portions of the summary of the general conditions of the south west monsoon season, 1915, published by the Meteorological Department at Simla. (a) Tho Arabian Sea Monsoon arrived on the West Coast about the middle of June, a531 words
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927 1915-11-19 13 Mr. Fred. T. .Jane, tho well known naval authority, writing in Tho Standard, says: It is curious how little attention has been paid to tho l>anubc in speculations as to future Balkan events. In tho Turco-Russian war927 words
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507 1915-11-19 13 A nicotine of the Municipal Commission was held on I' tiday afternoon, the Prtsideut, Mr. F. J. liiillifax, presiding. Others present were Messrs. Helaml liradtlell, A. VV. Ih-au, K. Tesseusolm. Clua Keng Clou, Tan Kheam Hock, Duong Man San, l>r. I’.507 words
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246 1915-11-19 13 In August last tin; state of unrest prevailing anion <4 tin; lawless tribesmen of tin; Bushire liinten land and tin; imminent danger to tho liven and property of British subjects in that region compelled his Majority’h (iovernmont to assume temporary occupation of246 words
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Article426 1915-11-19 14 A meeting of tho Legislative Council was held on Friday afternoon, at which there were present 11E. tho Governor iSir A. If. Young, K.C.M.G.), II.E. tho General Officer Commanding tho d roops Brigadier general D. II. Ridout. C.M G.),426 words
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2900 1915-11-19 14 The Attorney General: Sir, I move that tho Council do now resolve itself into a committee to consult r all tho clauses of this bill excepting those relating to back lanoH and water closotH—those are clauses 8 and 11, and 14 to2,900 words
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Article175 1915-11-19 14 A bill is to bo introduced into the Legislative Council to amend the Life Assurauce Companies, Ordinance 1914. The chiet amendments contained in this bill are the following:—(a) All interest due ou tne securities deposited with tbe Accountant General and paid to the* depositing company shall be175 words
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763 1915-11-19 15 itt* ot all old beliefs about the ;u r ut life east ot Sm the various piiiuu companion have always ieg.wded V ur" can torn route from the workaday ut 0 f view. Cargoes would seem to be f763 words
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Article117 1915-11-19 15 !;j -ige from Delhi, dated November 5, ksolution states that intimation J 1 !1 received from tho Government of c 1 ■that there is little prosp. ot of t I id’a finding employment in the itary force of these States or as 1,1,1,11 hr guards in117 words
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853 1915-11-19 15 IIm* followidh report ot the third annual I m* cun« of tho Chinese Commercial Baok.. held on Friday, at tho banks P < iiis. H, kliug Street, Singapore, is supplied by the bank j Mr. Leo Choon (iuan, .1.1*., presided,853 words
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642 1915-11-19 15 A few weeks ago, says the Ihmgkoug Baily l‘rt hs, a certain number of the Sanitary Board coolies conceived the loyal idea that they could be of some s» tv ice at the front, this idea, doubtless, being fostered642 words
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Article246 1915-11-19 15 In days of old, when the great Wall of China was r n a! rampart of defence and not the crumbling ruin ttiat it is to day, says the Daily News, messages of (lunger mu-t have been flashed along it by b( aeons fla.ni ing246 words
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466 1915-11-19 15 A meeting of tilt* It) tilth I mini _i iitioD Committee was Ii« I<l at IV mini' on Viv< tuber 8, when thcro were present:—The Controller of Labour (Mr. ,1. O. It. Aidwortli), the Principal Medical Officer, K.M.S. (|)r. C 0. Sunsom), tlm466 words
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Article149 1915-11-19 15 M. Paul Lou in llcrvicr, writing in tho Noiivelle Kevuc, t»ives tlio following extract from a letter from Iterlin written in July 1 ist: —There arc many people in Uerlin who would probably not tbe Kaiser if they saw him now in eiviliuu clotheH. Ho has changed149 words
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Article167 1915-11-19 15 The Singapore I hoeesan state I’ho l»ishop in om■ <>f m c letters the i»ood lie v. tii it he has h in ahle to i tlie erviees i<f a lady in Kurland aho will u t as assistant >< eri it y for the homo Werk167 words
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Article1448 1915-11-19 16 tlJv ()l'K Ov. N CoI(ItKS|>ONI>BNT.) Kuala Lumpur, Nmv< tnhi r 11. Tho M.S.Y.R member* of tin* B atu Oaves ami Kaj ing districts arc ivii > u good ]< ad to the rest of the return nt hy holding a military tournament at the Hutu Caves ('ticket1,448 words
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Article261 1915-11-19 16 The importation of machinery and the installation of electric lighting apparatus in Chiua is worthy of the closest study by British firms who are interoßted in the machinery market. In his annual report on the trade of Shanghai Sir E. H. Fraser, tho British Consul General, says261 words
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922 1915-11-19 16 At St. Andrew’s Cathedral, on the 11th inst., in the presence of rnauy friends, Dr. John llurrisou was married to Miss Harriet Flora Campbell Mac Lean. Tho bridegroom, the only son of Professor ,T. B. Harrison, C.M.G Director of922 words
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613 1915-11-19 16 The reception held at Kinloss, Lady Hill. Tauglin, on the afternoon of the 10th inst. by Mr. Minoru Fujii, the Japanese Consul, aud Mrs.Fujii, in honour of the coronation of H.I.M. the Emperor of Japan, was very largely attended, those present including613 words
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Article12 1915-11-19 17 pij,, Straits Times is not responsible for ..pillions uf its correspondents.12 words
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Article1278 1915-11-19 17 •r. .Jje Editor of the Straits Times. ir would ask you to be good enough to j [jo space in your valuable* columns to ply to Mr. Darbishires letter which ,l prared iu your issue of the 26th ultimo. 1 ‘.n't the delay in replying but I1,278 words
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Article146 1915-11-19 17 (From A Corkkscondbnt.) Treugganu, November 8. Our new* British agent, Mr. Humphreys, arrived this morning by the Malacca and was met at the Government jetty by Mr. Maxwell, aud some of the principal residents. Mr Humphreys was accorded a hearty welcome to hi* new sphero of action.146 words
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Article197 1915-11-19 17 It has come to our knowledge that many persons are liable, quite innocently of any evil intent, to commit offences under the Seditious Publications (Prohibition) Ordinance 1915, and we therefore publish this warning. It is au offence under the Ordinance to import or to Have in one’s possession197 words
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459 1915-11-19 17 Those who suggested that tho concert which the children gave ut St. Andrew's House by way of a farewell to the lit v H. (i. Bello should be repeated in ord« r that by tho entertainment of still more people might beu<459 words
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Article278 1915-11-19 17 Christ Church, Malacca, was tho scene of a very pretty wedding on Friday, tho 12th inst., when Nellie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Howell, was married to Mr. Henry Norman, assistant Adviser, Kolant&n, and son of Dr. and Mrs. Not man, of Bath, the Ucv. Keppel278 words
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Article137 1915-11-19 17 Tho I ’nited States Consul-General George E. Anderson, of Hongkong, in a recent report says that, with Australia out of the market, American flour has been going into the Straits Settlements and Malay States, Siam, Java, Sumatra, and the East Indies generally much more freely than137 words
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108 1915-11-19 17 Kk.IM Kk's ’I KLBithAM 'I'lool Oi .)svs (Jtthlt ks i*o S' I >KNT.) Shanghai, Nov«*iubcr 10. 1 he Military (iovernor <»f Shanghai wan <1 this morning in the centre Si f tlcnient, while noturiui* to the Japanese reception. n shots were tired byKk.IM Kk's ’I KLBithAM - 108 words
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247 1915-11-19 17 KINEMA OF THE GRAND FLEET. An Admiralty Film for The Public It ih iidilci'iloikl that tilt* Admiralty has arranged for a complete kinematneraph of the llrand I'hst both in black and white and in colour. Mr. Italfour ban taken the utmost interest in the Hclit'ino, and Im and the First247 words
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Article276 1915-11-19 17 f llie funeral of tho Into Mr. George Cumming took place on the 10th inst., at Itidadari in the presence of mnny mourners. The deceased gentleman was widely known and held in much esteem by a largo circle of friends, many of whom, unable to276 words
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Article99 1915-11-19 17 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore lor tin- week end'd November fi was ‘2o.fi 4 pi r nolle of tin population. The total number of deaths was 107, of which P2l were male suh|ects an I lf> femalv. Con vulsions claimed *2O, phtln-ds 2799 words
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2689 1915-11-19 18 (By Oi k Own Uokkksi*oni»knt.) London, < )ctober 11. Another sector has been added to the great fence which tho Allies are building round the Central Empires. The attack upon Serbia has confronted the Cabinets with2,689 words
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526 1915-11-19 18 House of Commons, October ji Parliament has recently been too hnsiu engaged with the more immediate concerns ot the war to devote mueli attention to urgent matters in which the Colonies ar particularly interested. But occasional members have put526 words
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Article210 1915-11-19 18 In connection with Reuter’s announcement that the Serbian Relief Fuud lias been informed that probably six British hospital units numbering two hundred individuals havo been taken by the Germans in Serbia, Dr. L. Fabian Hirst, who returned from Serbia to Ceylon a month or two ago,210 words
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Article1537 1915-11-19 19 Fk.'M A Uorrksi’ONDknt.) Sourabaya. November 11. n Kohler, Brondgeest, Kotizmirsky 1 ,,j,ie of others ufforded Java rcsi*1' t j M pleasure of witnessing flying itious in days goue by, there were gloried in the fact that, they hud pia ..thc"rrr.l thing”; aud when these ft 1 rs1,537 words
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Article264 1915-11-19 19 In their weekly share circular, dated the 9th iust., Messrs. Fraser and Co. state:—The present demand for rubber shares renders it essential to issue a more regular record of prices. Since our last issue there have been substantial advances all round. The market, which for some timo264 words
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514 1915-11-19 19 The Englishman of October 29 says: Last week-end a record seizure of opium was eltected on board tho steamer Lai Sang, lying oil Kspluuado moorings, the value of the opium seized being about Rs. 10,000. It appears that Mr. Minos and514 words
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Article195 1915-11-19 19 It is satisfactory to know that in the matter of supplying munitions, India is performing no mean service to the Empire. Sir William Meyer boasted with justification that from the beginning of the war India ha< supplied munitions from her arsenals An 1 factories. The supply195 words
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Article399 1915-11-19 19 Mr. Alma linker ha-t received the following letter No. H Squadron. Royal Klyir'/<‘orpn, British Expedition Force, France, October II, 1915, hear Mr. Raker, I feel wore you will bo interested to know that a machine has como to this squadron bearing the inscription Malaya No. 3, presented399 words
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Article294 1915-11-19 19 That tlio talents of tho Singapore UK. I Volunteers) do not run exclusively in tliu groove of ujilitary attainment is brought homo to us by tlio receipt of a copy of tho Singapore Sourchlight, b< in** tho firi-t number of wbut it may bo hoped is tho294 words
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Article171 1915-11-19 19 Out of five journalists from French Indo China who left for the front at the beginning of the war, two have aheady died, 11 < ori dw la Suu/aye, editor of l’Averiir da Tonkin, who was killed when charging at the head of his company, in the171 words
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Page 19 Advertisements
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Advertisement133 1915-11-19 19 Property Sale. Thu following Singapore proportion wer> disponed of by auction at .Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale room on Tuesday aft< moon Freehold land at I'ppcr Seranooon Iliad, just beyond tin* tramway terminus, contain ini' an area of 03,200 Hpiaro fe* t, beinj* lots 12 and 13 of Giant 10,133 words
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935 1915-11-19 20 (From Out Own Coui;Ksionj>knt.) Kuala Lumpur, November Iff. The I i leral Count il opened iu the Council Cliatnb r lure to daj I 'he High Couimis siouor in Ins speech mentioned tho projected formation ot Malay N olunleeis and935 words
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Article253 1915-11-19 20 On Tuesday, in the second police court a European named William Jenkins, until recently third engineer of the steamer Krian, was charged with tho theft, from the cabin of tho chief engineer, of a cash box, containing papers, a cheque book aud 550 in money To this253 words
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Article219 1915-11-19 20 A Kota Bahru, KolautaD, correspondent writes: —On the 12th inst., the planters and other Europoau residents in Ulu Kclautan were formed into a body of special constables attached to the Kelantan military police under the command of Captain H. A. Anderson, who has already done so much219 words
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Article182 1915-11-19 20 T 1 io report of F.M.S. Tituah, Limited, states that tho net profit for the year to December 61 last amounted to £2,262 carry forward from previous year, £23,001 making £25,266 It is proposed to pay a dividend of 60 pur cent., free of income tax, on tho182 words
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Article973 1915-11-19 20 (Fkom A Corkksi’omjknt.) Bangkok, November 12. The German and Austrian residents of Baugkok would appear to be somewhat angry i at the general pleasure taken by the Siamese I in the fact that their Kino lias received from Kino George the compliment of being made an honorary973 words
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818 1915-11-19 20 There were some sensational develonnu.ro at the Hougkoug Licensing Board tncit S on the 6rd inst., when the Hon. E ]j t 1D C. again brought up the subject of a li enemies and naturalised Germans ainl trians holding hotel bounces818 words
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253 1915-11-19 21 Rkutkr’s Tklkgram. London, November JO, 8 15 p.m. ln t i, e House of Coraiuons, in reply to Sir Kobertsou (Bradford), who raised the '•H'Uiou of hardship suffered by Indian civil ■lieials to the Reserve of Officers are now on active service iu Mono,/auiia, owing253 words
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Article66 1915-11-19 21 Rbctkr’s Iblrokam. Loudon, November 9, 10.40 p.tn. sir Edward Grey, replying to Sir E. A. Cornwall, Haiti that the reason Great Britain associated herself with Japan's representa tions in favour of a postponement in the change in the form of government in China was the fearRbctkr’s Iblrokam. - 66 words
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Article58 1915-11-19 21 Reuter's Telegrams. London, November 14, 7.30 p.m. Brisbane The gold returns of (Queensland in October are 21,600 ounces. A resolution in fivour of abolishing the Legislative Coun cil has been carried by thirty live votes to fourteen. Melbourne The wheat yield of New South alts, Victoria, South AustraliaReuter's Telegrams. - 58 words
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Article86 1915-11-19 21 Rkutkr’s Tklkurams. London, November 10. The death has occurred of Mr. E. S. Willard, the actor. London, November 12, 7.5 p.iu. The death is announced of General Sir Charles John Burnett, K.C.V.O the General Officer Commanding, Western Command, 1907 1910. London, November 14. The death is announced of SirRkutkr’s Tklkurams. - 86 words
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Article37 1915-11-19 21 Rbutkii’s Tklkgium. London, November 13, 3.10 p in. A large and distinguished congregation attended the commemoration service for the Lord Roberts at St. Margaret’s, Westminster The King and (Queen and other Royalties were represented.Rbutkii’s Tklkgium. - 37 words
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Article34 1915-11-19 21 Rkutkh’s Tklkgkam. London, November 11. 1 he amalgamation of the British Miners ('deration, tho Transport Workers’ I nion a °d the Rail way men's Inion has been embracing 1J million workers.Rkutkh’s Tklkgkam. - 34 words
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Article30 1915-11-19 21 Ukutkh’s Tklkgfam. London, November 15, 12.45 p.m. Phicial: Prince Albert is Hollering from -inate gastric disorder, and is to undergo 'tue weeks of special treatment in London.Ukutkh’s Tklkgfam. - 30 words
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Article188 1915-11-19 21 Kk ot k r’s Tk lkg ra m Lon lon, November 11, 1.30 p.m. Tokio The ceremonies attendant on the Japanese coronation were earned out at Kyoto yesterday with great pomp, precisely according to i stublishcd prect dent, except that the Empress was absent owing to indisposition. 1Kk ot k r’s Tk lkg ra m . - 188 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article481 1915-11-19 21 S.C.C v. R.Q.A. Iho S.C.C., thanks to the batting of Tosceni and Day, scored a comfortable win over an U G.A. eleven on the Esplanade on Saturday. The soldiers batted first but failed to do anything ot' account, their total being 60. The Club opened with Cantrell and Tosceni,481 words
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230 1915-11-19 21 Thursday Island —so called because apt Cook, m his voyage round the world, arrived at that north-eastern point of Australia on a Thursday—is a sti itrgie out post of the Empire, bi mg one of tho fortified places on the230 words
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Article254 1915-11-19 21 When Mr. 11. N. Ridley, C.M.G., late Director of Botanic Gardens, Singapore, returned from an expedition t > Guuoug Tahan, towards tho close of 1912, he expressed himself as thoroughly satisfied with the results of his investigation'! into tho botany of this great Malayau mountain254 words
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Article50 1915-11-19 21 Tho Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Kong informs us that a telegram has been received from Malacca stating that tho whole sum of X‘1,500 required to purchase a Malacca Aero piano has now boon subscribed, and an intimation to this effect has been wired to Mr. Alma Baker.50 words
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Article93 1915-11-19 21 Toft. —On November 9, at 71-K., River Valley Road, tho wife of J. A. A. Toft, of a son. Howk. —On November 10, at Singapore, the wife of C. M. Howe, of a daughter. Ticalk.— On November 14, at the Maternity Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. G. Erie Tealo,93 words
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Article26 1915-11-19 21 Norm\n —H<iv/kll.— On November 12, at Christ Church, Malacca, Henry Norman, Colonial Civil Service, to Nellie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howell, of Malacca.26 words
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Article160 1915-11-19 21 Siniiatoks, Novkmhkr 18, 1916. EXCHANGE. On London Hank 4 m/s 2/4* Demand 2;4, T j Private 8 m/s 2/4} On India Bank T. T. 175/1 On Hongkong-..Bank d/d 19 On Shanghai ...Bank d'd 95 j On Java Bauk T. T. 184 On Japan Bank 111 i Sovereigns160 words
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Article354 1915-11-19 21 Singapore, Novkmukk 1h, 1916. MINING. vTTael Bn r S<!ll<,r,> 10 10 Ampanp 6.60 1 1 Ayor Weng 0.80 C.40 10 10 Bolat 2.00 2.10 10 10 Kanabol 0.H5 0.95 10 10 Kinfca AmiooiatiOB 7.00 41 41 KinUTin 1.14.6 1.17.6 41 41 Laliat Mine* 4.25 10 8.25 Malayan354 words
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Page 21 Advertisements
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Advertisement97 1915-11-19 21 NOTICE. I’lie post free price of the Straits Titnrs is I'H a year Tie post frei price of tli«» Straits Hulgrt m J14 year. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proper tionate rate as for a year. The97 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article114 1915-11-19 1 Uknkkal— Hubbcr Items 1 London Rubber Sharn Market 1 F.M.S. Agricultural Bulletin 1 Standard Rubber Process 8 Singapore Rubber Auctions 8 F.M.S. Rubber Export l>uty 5 Dollar Rubber Companies 6 A Rubber Patett 6 Octotx r Rubber Returns 7 Rubber Estate Sued 7 Tklkokamh— London Rubber Market... 1 London114 words
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Article346 1915-11-19 1 Dr. and Mrs. Hickey, of Johore Rubber Lauds, returned from home by the P. and O mail steamer Nankin. A new census of the area under coconuts 1 in the K.M.S. is being taken, previous figures j having been found to bo unsatisfactory. Mr. F, W. Collins, of346 words
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50 1915-11-19 1 London, November 12. Yesterday’s closing weakness was dispelled to-day under active buying, and the prices show a substantial rise since my last report. (Quotations are Kino sheet 2/8 to 2 9 Jrepo 2/7 2/9 Hard Para 2/7 2,850 words
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Article143 1915-11-19 1 (Fkom Ouk Own Corrkspondknt.) Loudon, November 12. I nited Temiang pays 5 per cent. Second interims aie Klannug 2\ Anglo-Malay 12. Kamuntiog pays a third interim dividend of one shilling per share free of tax, payable on November 20. The Wickham I lardcurc Company has had a143 words
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Article267 1915-11-19 1 Tho report of the Marawan (Java) Rubber Plantations, Limited, states that the area under cultivation remaius the same as in last year’s repe rt, namely: —Kepootren estate. —Hevea rubber interplantod with Rohusto, Hi,4 acr* s Kobusta coffee only 18 acres. Tjorah Mas estate.—Hevea rubber interplamed witli Robusta,267 words
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843 1915-11-19 1 The first annual general meeting of the Trebolang Kubber Estate, Limited, was held on October H, at the registered office of the company, No. 14, Great Tower Street, E.C., Mr. George C’roll (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: The843 words
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Article141 1915-11-19 1 The report of the Bekoh Rubber Kstatea, Limited, states that the output was 220,175 lbs. of rubber, as compared with 124.K51 lbs. last year, and au estimate 210,000 lb'* The number of trees iu tapping Rt the end of the year was 90,000. The* sales in Loudon141 words
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Article105 1915-11-19 1 Tlie London and China Express of October 19, states :—Were it not for existing political conditions there would undoubtedly be a very large- incre ase of business in the sliaro market, and even with all the restrictive factors a fair amouut of trade is beiniJ done,105 words
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Article173 1915-11-19 1 The September number of tho Agr: ira Bulletin of the F.M.S. has been issw i f«>a the press, and contains articles on vi r inlS tion experiments on plantation Para r i »< i Bordeaux mixture as a spray f° l nl trees, agriculture at the British173 words
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5099 1915-11-19 2 Tlj0 fourth annual general meeting of tho Iu bors of Fort Dickson-Lukut (F.M.S.) Jobber Estates, Limited, was held on tober 12, at Winchester House, Old Broad ,*ritt. K<c Sir liood Treacher. KCM.G. (the chairman) presiding. liie Chairman said: Gentlemen, I am5,099 words
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1015 1915-11-19 3 A Malacca contributor forwards the following for publication At the request of several of prominent planters in Malacca, a demonstration of the llcken down Standard Kubber Process for 1 manufacturing rubber from latex was given at Mr. Tan Okay Van’s factory in1,015 words
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492 1915-11-19 3 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 216th auction was held on November 10, where there were offered for sale pels. 4,838.10 or 615,080 lbs. (tons 287 98). Prices realised Sheet smoked tine ribbed ...5137 to 5143 n good ribbed 136 137492 words
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552 1915-11-19 3 The Singapore Chamber of Com,. I Kubber Association’s 217th auction 71 on the 17th inst. when there were ofW w.v| Sheet smoked fine ribbed ...iUQ to M'l good ribbed pjy J fine plain jyy 9 H good plain 1 9 unsmoked tiue ribbed 185 1 ii552 words
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Article117 1915-11-19 3 The report of tho Bakap Kubber Plantations, Limited, states that accounts for the year to Juno JO sIjovv a protit of £10,753. After transferring tins surplus, tho balance available in probt atn loss account, including ££731 bron forward and sundry adjustments, aui" to £19,03H. From this falls117 words
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2379 1915-11-19 4 The ninth annual ordinary goueral meeting 0 f the I’olopah Valley (Johore) Hubber Estates, Limited, was held on October 6, at tho Great Lantern Hotel, Liverpool Street, London, K.C.. Mr. L. By ion Peters (chairman of the company) presiding. The2,379 words
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1371 1915-11-19 4 The fifth anuual general meeting of the Victoria (Malaya) Kubbcr Estates, Limitod, was held on October 11, iu the Council Hoorn of the Hubber Growers’Association, 88, Hast cheap. E.C., Mr. Arthur Lampard (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said The1,371 words
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2410 1915-11-19 5 The fourth ordinary general meeting of the Dolok Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on October 7, at tho Institute of Chartered Accountants, Moorgafce Place, E.C., Mr. WaJfcor Norfolk (chairman of the company) prosiding. Tho Chairman said: I take it that,2,410 words
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Article262 1915-11-19 5 The report: of the I'ermaH Rubber Company, Limited, states that the output of dry rubber for the year to June 30 amounted to 211,536 lbs. (against an estimate of 200,366 lbs). The average gross sale price per lb. was 2s. 3.66 J; less freight, insurance, brokerage, agi nts’262 words
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Article69 1915-11-19 5 For the period from November 19 to 25, inclusive, the value of tho highest grade of rubber is fixed at 2a. 8d. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis iu accordance with the rules69 words
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2061 1915-11-19 5 Tho liffch annual general meeting a M„ Batak Habit Hnbber Estate, Limited was held on October 15, at the offices of th company, Pinners’ Hall, Austin Friars, K C M mi E Hamilton chairman) presiding lhe Chairman said: Gentlemen, tho2,061 words
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Article251 1915-11-19 6 Messrs. Iraser and Co. have just issued a small booklet giving Facts and Figures of Hollar Itubber l ompanie a. The iuforiuatiou given comprises uame, situation, capital, acres planted anil bearing, reserve (if any) output 1914 and 1915, cost this year and last year, and dividends (if251 words
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Article277 1915-11-19 6 The report of the Sungei Ruava (Sumatra) Rubber Company, Limited, states that no further planting has b eu c »rrie i out during the year under review’, but approximately .T> acres have been felbd preparatory to plant ing. On a ro survey the area of the 1912-13277 words
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Article158 1915-11-19 6 The report of tho Devon Estates (Malacca) Limited, stales that the planted area is now about 4,500 acres. The company lias not yet arranged with the Government for the surrender of about 500 acres ot North Devon state, but negotiations to this end are proceeding. If this surrender158 words
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1042 1915-11-19 6 Before tho Judicial Commissioner in the Supreme Court, I poll, on tho 15th inst., with Mr. If. C. 1. Siuitli as Assessor,an action was brought by Mr. Walter .Jackson, of 57, Arcade, Singapore, against Mr. C.1,042 words
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764 1915-11-19 6 The fourth aunual general mooting of shareholders of the Sungoi Hangar (Malay) Bobber Company, Limited, was hold on October 25, in the rminoil room of the Lubber Growers’ Association, 3H, Kastcheap, H.C., Mr. Arthur Lampurd (chairman of tho company) presided. Tho764 words
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1179 1915-11-19 7 The fifth ordinary general meeting of the Tanjong Malim I lubber Company, Limited, was held on Octobe r 6, at Cannon Street Hotel, K.C., Sir Frank A. Swctteuhum, G.C.M.O. (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: With1,179 words
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Article201 1915-11-19 7 Chcmbong Pedas. —36,380 lbs. Tiram.—l,7oo lbs. Emerald. —14.396 lbs.; nine months 107.929 lbs. Sungei 8uaya.—34,789 lbs. Mandai Tekong.—August 5,238 lbs.; September 4,947 lbs.; October 0.009 lbs. Indragiri (Sumatra).—6,Bss lbs.; a total current financial year 70,592 lbs. Polopah Valley.—l6,ooo lbs. Kota Tinggi (Job ore). —9,750 lbs, Sigiuting.—l,soo lbs.201 words
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Article159 1915-11-19 7 Au interesting civil auit, in which the plaiutills, Messrs. United Engineers, Ltd., Huod the Hidden Streams Estates, Taiping, for a kuui of Sol), alleged to bo due to the former lor repairing an online lamp belong ii g to the latter estate, came before Mr. Richards in159 words
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953 1915-11-19 7 Stock siuMiXii 1 hhuihI Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser AC Capital Value Comi amks. Prices, Closiuu Pri,°‘ 8 >»M. W18- October 18. Cfe? 150,000 2/- 82% 44% Anglo Malay 8/1* 10 9 6j,00e XI953 words
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