The Straits Budget, 12 May 1916
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Advertisement80 1916-05-12 1 Owing to shortage in supplies of coloured paper, the cover of the Straits Budget is for the time being printed on white paper. The customary coloured cover will be resumed on receipt of fresh supplies.] A NEW SHIPMENT OP GOLOFINO CIGARS Bouquet Finos at $14.00 per 100. GOLOFINO CIGARS Perfectos80 words
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Title Section28 1916-05-12 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXX No. 3039 Singapore. Friday. May 12. 1916. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article265 1916-05-12 1 LEADERS— Five Millions of Men 12 German East Africa 12 For Our Country and its Cause 12 13 The German Noto 13 Germany in Future 13 Aeroplanes Obtained ...1314 Local and Gknhral— Local aud Personal 12 Legislative Council 2 Aeroplanes Obtained 3 Cipt. Russell Grey in Mesopotamia265 words
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Article4138 1916-05-12 1 t ollender named Kwok Chin Guau U i',- 1 1 cx, ,u plary sentence for theft in Court this morning. y 1 y "f stealing a purse containing was sentenced to six months’ iind twenty strokes, to bo I,.i r two years police supervision. hi w< r,;4,138 words
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747 1916-05-12 2 A meeting of the Legislative la id ou Friday afternoon /l' UtiC i *i, H were present 11.K. the Governor' Young, K.C.M.G.), U.E. the gwT; V Commanding the Troops (liri.^.i, I). II. Kidout, f.M.li.,! tLu Secretary (Hon. \V. G. Maxwc-n'( V Ul “l747 words
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Article21 1916-05-12 2 Heawood Tiu and Rubber L*t. K;ujiuu* u 150 piculs, tributors pi* 1 (Perak) Rubber and Tin Co. W I21 words
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Article1863 1916-05-12 3 L- e iaV e the authority of His Excellency E Governor for stating that the Malayan Xcraft Fund organised by Mr. Alma Baker bis warm approval, and that he is most Ejoas to see the1,863 words
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212 1916-05-12 3 Captain Hussell Grey, writing from Mesopotamia to a friend in Kuala Liiimpur, says that ho has got through his first action safe and sound, though how I got ofT scot free goodness only knows, as tho bullets wero as thick as rain from a horse212 words
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Article148 1916-05-12 3 Much interest has boon aroused by tho return to Yokohama on April hi of theO.S.K. liner Manila Maru, which loft that port two dayH before for Victoria, li.C. Shortly after the vessel s departure from okohamu, her chief fireman, S. Kobuyushi, becume dan* porously ill, and as148 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1470 1916-05-12 4 Irish Rebels. SEVERAL OF THE LEADERS SHOT. Rioting in Germany. London, May 3, 2.15 p.m. General Sir J. G. Maxwell, whoso conduct of the operations has given the greatest satisfaction, has issued an Order thanking the troops for their splendid behaviour under trying conditions daring the street lighting.1,470 words
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Article1937 1916-05-12 4 French Progress; RECOVERING THE VERDUN POSITIONS. Zeppelin Wrecked. London, May 4, 12.35 a.m. Paris, communique: There was a violent bombardment in the Avocourt sector. Gur troops made a brilliant assault at tho close of the afternoon and carred a German position northwest of Morthomme, capturing about a hundred1,937 words
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Article4349 1916-05-12 5 Verdun Position. "«RE SAVAGE BUT FUTILE EFFORTS. ‘itirmany and America. London, May 5, 4.25 p.m. i 1 r,■ "-•nmuuiquo There have been -,vj i( P‘ rations except west of the Meuse w 1 :l( st violent German bombardment b! *»y a strong attack which was t!, tr "ulsed4,349 words
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Article1925 1916-05-12 6 French Command. VERDUN BATTLE VICTOR PROMOTED. Peace Rumours From America. London, May 8, 1.50 a.m. Paris: General Petain has been promoted to be Commander-in-Chief of the central armies, from Soissons to Verdun inclusive. General Nivelle suceeds to the command of the special army at Verdun. General Nivello, the1,925 words
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Article1921 1916-05-12 7 Wilson’s Reply. TEXT OF THE NOTE TO GERMANY. Favourable Turn at Verdun. London, May 9, 6.45 p.m. Washington Following is the text of the American Note :—The Note of the Imperial Government, dated May 4, has received careful consideration. It is especially noted as indicating the future purpose1,921 words
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Article1914 1916-05-12 7 The British Fleet. 9 BALFOUR’S REASSURING STATEMENT. Military Service Bill. London, May 10, 1.5 p.m. A moat reassuring statement of tho British naval position is contained in a letter from Mr. Balfour to the Mayors of Lowestoft and Yarmouth. After pointing out that tho damage done by German1,914 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE
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Article146 1916-05-12 8 A good game, resulting in a win for the visitors, was seen on the S.C.C. ground on Tuesday afternoon between the Club and a team representing the Shropshires. The teams were: Shropshires.—Pte. Robinson Capt. Morris and L.-Corpl. Carter Pte. Anson, Pte. liaseley, and Corpl. Abbott; Lieut. G. L. Peace.146 words
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Article482 1916-05-12 8 The May Bogey competition of the Singapore Golf Club was competed for on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted in a tie between Messrs. R L. L. Braddell, F. S. Gibson and J. A. Dean. Thirty-five cards were taken out, and the following were returned. R. L. L. Braddell scr.482 words
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Article92 1916-05-12 8 The May spoon of the S.L.R A. was won by Mrs. Whittle, the scores being: a -j g S t S A b Mrs. Whittle 32 21 53+14 4 5 67 4o l’ayno 32 27 59 8 24 67-24 Oldham 27 23 50 17 67 Miss Kerr 3192 words
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303 1916-05-12 8 Sapper Stephen Kelley, of the 3rd An«.‘.ra lian Light Horse (now in London Buffering from wounds*, is a man of remarkable gifts as a water diviner. At Suvla Bay Sapper Kelley responded to a call for a display of bis special powers303 words
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Article106 1916-05-12 8 Recently wo published an apP ea w jji C h of the Charing Cross Hospital, L<>u< is making spocial provision 0 D ,j* soldiers and sailors. We were a > n oW fow subscriptions from here, ,IU tt for gratefully acknowledge a bilU itis l]er X6106 words
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2035 1916-05-12 9 v00l who attended the opening cf n N v homo of the Chartered Bank of I, 1 \ustralia and China, in Raffles Square, 1 ‘J.rri fav afternoon, will agree with the CU '.'iidea of Sir Montagu C. Turner,2,035 words
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2062 1916-05-12 9 Company’s Position Reviewed. The sixty-second ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, was held on Wednesday, March 29, on tho bank’s premises, 38, Bishopsgate, E.C., Sir Montagu Cornish Turner (chairman of the company) presiding. Mr. T.2,062 words
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331 1916-05-12 10 It will be* of interest to his many friends to hear that Mr. Tan Boon Chin has retired from the employ of the firm of Messrs. Guthrie aud Co., Ltd after a continuous service of 48 years. A correspondent331 words
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Article125 1916-05-12 10 Tho proprietors of tho Singapore Diocesan Magazine and all who are, in any way, associated with its production are to be congratulated upon the success which is atteuding their efforts to advance church work, cite., in tho diocese, consisting of tho Malay Peninsula, Siam, Sumatra, Java and125 words
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Article847 1916-05-12 10 (I-'kom Olk Own ChkkzsI'«ni»kxi.) Kuala Lumpur, May I. Mr. A. K. E Hampshire has returned from his trip tn Japan having been away for a coupk of mouths. lie looks all the better for his holiday. Mr. It. J. Falgar has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Penang,847 words
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963 1916-05-12 10 One of the most interesting questions which is stirring the public mind at present, write s a correspondent iu Tho 1 tines, is the effect which the war will have on the future of the Jews. The Turkish963 words
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529 1916-05-12 10 One of Singapore's oldest bu-iuuss I who is retiring after nearly fifty ytars I the Colony, received a tribute etc-stti* I from the members of his staff on s a turd»v I afteruoou, when a handsome silver Jabinc529 words
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Article217 1916-05-12 10 Referring to the death at I poll ot l at the age of 82. a correspondent to *l> the late Mr. Blaze was well-known. r that abont 41 years ago, the decease carue from Ceylon, was apothecary in' of the Government Hospital at l a 1217 words
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916 1916-05-12 11 m ci uipallies concerned have given the v p Daily News the following statement of V, position in regard to the demand by the U .d i Coast Officers’ Guild for recognition l j, t body entitled to speak916 words
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Article336 1916-05-12 11 (Fhom a Cokkksi’onoknt.) Trengganu, May 6. Yesterday, the people of rrenggauu witnessed an unique spectacle. On the occasion of the first anniversary of the inauguration of the Chinese school, the pupils, about 50 children, turned out iu military stylo, armed with toy rifles, and marched to the336 words
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Article198 1916-05-12 11 The largo inciease iu cases of theft of zinc and other metals led to the Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. G. G. Seth, pressing for a heavy sentence in a charge of this nature iu the second police court on Wednesday. Supt. T. Leonard, iu charge of198 words
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Article122 1916-05-12 11 Mesars. J. lfoy, A. C. Perkins and A. II. Flowerdew have kindly invited the members ot the F.MS. Chamber of Mines to visit their respective mines as under —French Tekka on Sunday, dune ‘25, Malayan Tin Oredging Co. on Sunday. September 24. Tronoh South, Ltd., on122 words
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1351 1916-05-12 11 When we read Oriental Tui. s written for Occidental consumption, some ot uh ful unconvinced,—something is lacking. Perhaps an analysis of this something would reveal the fecliug that tho wrong motive is assigned to native ways ot thought and word "and1,351 words
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Article203 1916-05-12 11 In a letter to a Kuala Lumpur reHident, Brig. General A. I*, liubback, mentions that lie has been given command of one of tlie old brigades of the British Expeditionary Force, every battalion being a Regular one. lie is kept very busy from about fi a.m.203 words
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Article150 1916-05-12 11 As Mis Excellency the Governor announced only a short time ago, says the llongkoug Dally Press, that everyone in the Colony had now enrolled in one or other of the defensive fortes except those who were either medically unlit or exempted with his approval for special reasons,150 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1120 1916-05-12 12 -Straits Times, May 5. The naval ami military effort of the Empire exceeded five millions of men Mr. Asquith said in reply to some critics of the Government a duy or two ago. That is a gigantic total to have been accomplished without compulsion, and at-Straits Times, May 5. - 1,120 words
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Article986 1916-05-12 12 such dan-jers at its very doors v Times, May 6. ri;1 Early in the present war an attack was made on Tanga, in German East Afiica, aud m a small way it proved somewhat disastrous, but under tbe brilliant leadership of General Smuts we are now masterssuch dan-jers at its very doors ' v Times, May 6. ri;1' - 986 words
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Article1099 1916-05-12 12 —straits Times, May 8. We repeat to-day the announces at aa j the appeal we made on Saturday r funds to complete the cost of u 0 aeroplanes to be presented to the 1 Jp,. Government through the Malayan Aircraft Fund. That Fund has—straits Times, May 8. - 1,099 words
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Article1026 1916-05-12 13 Straits Times, May 9. "'0 far we are able to judge, the German Bute to America is a mere evasion of the cr icial points at issue. One report states -hat Germany promises that merchantmen •vuhin ur without the war zone shall not be iG' without warningStraits Times, May 9. - 1,026 words
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Article1219 1916-05-12 13 Straits Times, May 10. We are not sceptical as to the success of the Allied arms. It seems to us as we study the Hpirit of Franco, Russia aud Britain, that these nations ate resolved to win ovon if tineffort brings them to tho verge of bankruptcyStraits Times, May 10. - 1,219 words
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Article1238 1916-05-12 13 .--Straits Times, May 11. So wo arc finally numbered with tho—banned- Tho select cotorio which decreed that it was confounded impertinence of Mr. Alma (taker to do anything for his country, is fully persuaded that we ought to be tarred and feathered for presuming to raise our voice.--Straits Times, May 11. - 1,238 words
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Article291 1916-05-12 14 The report of the l’euany Harbour Board for tho half-year ended December 31, 1915, states that tho revised tariff of charges which in many items shows an increase has not been issued as it is considered inadvisable to increase tho charges during the continuance of the war.291 words
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Article117 1916-05-12 14 The report on the income and expenditure o; tho Education Board for 1915 shows that the amount of Education rate ..from the Municipalities and Rural Boards of the .■straits Settlements during the year 1915 was 17(),H7H.H8. School fees amounted to $61,367.50, or $4,732.50 less thnn the amount117 words
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744 1916-05-12 14 Before Mr. ilazeland. at the Hongkong Magistracy on April 27, Captain Rodway, oi die Blue Funnel steamer Pyrrhus, was charged with having the harbour without his ship having first been examined by the police. Mr. A. M. Preston (for the defence) pleaded744 words
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Article86 1916-05-12 14 The Spanish steamer Legazpi whicn arrived at Colombo from Barcelona, on April 27, on her voyago to Singapore, was refused coal by the local authorities ou the ground that her papers were irregular 's the vessel had only a limited amount of coal on board, the86 words
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596 1916-05-12 14 ENEMY TRADING. Prohibitions in Netherl and E ast Indies. Tho Government tiaz tti i issued ou Monday atternu.u cuilt UOr liD r J clttiuakioo prohibiting tradino *,>, persons, or bodies of persons n 7 Ctt mitionahty or enemy a (U^J auo Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador countries in Central and South i<596 words
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Article50 1916-05-12 14 Messrs, Latham aud Co. r r tht following particulars of o,,t l iu month of April No .ll»mI«e. So.*'* 6-4 h Hours run <iy,ooo Cubic yards treated 10‘J,OU' > Tin oxide produced, go~h!‘i piculs 7J7.0' in Total piculs !-i ui* Working costs 0(Vt O Realised ou50 words
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2378 1916-05-12 15 War Week by Week. F RETTING AWAY THE SPIRIT OF GERMAN TROOPS. Uy our Special Correspondent. London, April 0. Tjl IH .vv Budg t has be* n framed on the ..tin,, that tho war will still be in full tli* end of the current financial u, it is to .ay,2,378 words
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227 1916-05-12 15 The Hongkong Daily Press of April 28 says: Certain serious rumours were in circulation in the Colony yesterday in regard to an alleged strong action by the officers of the Indo-China steamer Waishing. It was said that tho captain and ollicors believed227 words
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595 1916-05-12 15 TIi*' entries fnt the Spring Kftcc Meeting which closed on Saturday am as follow: First Day. "Tuesday, May l(». 1. ’I’ll K )l 1 KN IN< Sl'AKKS. Sandy Greek, Tho Milky Way. Nullo, Welcome Ouo, Black Satin. 2 *5. Tiik M\i.\y Statks IVk-k595 words
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1135 1916-05-12 16 At the twenty third annual genera) meeting <>f the shareholders of the company, hold at Winch* ster House, Old Rroad Street, London, K.C., on Tuesday. April 1, R. J. liltick, Knq.. th<‘ chairman, presided. The t'haii loan: Ladies and1,135 words
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383 1916-05-12 16 The thirty-fourth annual report of the board of directors of the Indo China Stoarn Navigation Co.. Ltd says Trade in both North and South China during the year opened under normal conditions, but as the year progressed general improvement set in, due iu383 words
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Article147 1916-05-12 16 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis l’oek and Co., Singapore, supply uh with the following report on the position of tho Java produce market for the past week Batavia, May 5, 1916. Lubber market prices havo decliued considerably and tho position at closest business147 words
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639 1916-05-12 16 A correspondent writes to the Bangkok Times from iho Peninsula Lately article's have appeared iu the Pinaug Gazette and in Australian papers drawing attention to miniug activities iu Southern Siam. So far as I hav* seen, nothiug lias yet639 words
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Article106 1916-05-12 16 riie rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended April 29 was 32.44 per rnillc of the population. The total number of deaths was 218, of which 159 were male subjects and 59 female. Convulsions claimed 25, phthisis 28, malaria fever 32, small106 words
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Article76 1916-05-12 16 For the third and last time the Chief I dice Officer wishes to draw the attention of motor car owners to the new rule 34, under the Motor-Car Ordinance of 1911, published in the Government Gazette of February 25 last, which fixes the position of the76 words
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816 1916-05-12 16 ri»m Our Special Cam,^ London, M ar ,.i In spite, of the most sovem w L riencod foe- forty years. wLict h?' d interfered w,tl, mai i Krug, communication, tlic stock Kv»i ttll r »Pk't .|uite a Rood weeks busingsZS markinits of transactions l„816 words
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1081 1916-05-12 17 I wntiful, tranquil scene was enacted on I moruinK of March 81, in Westminster ■HL v when Mr. Balfour unveiled a memo- i bust of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, the work ■*1. j 0 n Tweed. Just after the 101,081 words
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219 1916-05-12 17 A novel suggestion was made at a meeting of tho Royal Statistical Society recently by Lord George Hamilton, who presided. Referring to the need for making good the human wastage due to tho war, he pointed out that a large number219 words
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Article203 1916-05-12 17 A special correspondent at the Italian front writes to the Morniug Post, describing G*>rz as the heart of the Italian War and the main objective of the Italians, who are fighting heroically from Switzerland to the Adriatic. 200,000 picked Hungarian soldiers, with the boldest and203 words
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Article108 1916-05-12 17 Steamers arriving in Peuang on tho 7th inst reported bad weather ill tho Indian Ocean, The Eastern Shipping Company’s Perak which is now on tho Monlmein run, had a nasty time of it. On the day previous to her leaving Monlmein, says tho Straits Echo, a message was108 words
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Article135 1916-05-12 17 Rkutru’s Tklkuham. London, May 4. In tho House of Commons, Mr. Asquith said he hoped to arrange an cany date, for the discussion of the Daylight Savmg Rill. The Rt. Hon. H. L. Samuel has written to Sir Henry Norman, who I: is giveo notice of motion onRkutru’s Tklkuham. - 135 words
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Article96 1916-05-12 17 Rbutkr’s Tklkokam. London, May 5, 4 35 a m. Washington: An agreement bus been reached providing for tho co-operation of the Carran/istas and the American troops in clearing Northern Mexico of bandits. London, May 7, 1.80 a.m. A detachment of American cavalry surpris ed a large number of VilhstaRbutkr’s Tklkokam. - 96 words
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Article97 1916-05-12 17 Rkutkk’s Tklkoakm. London, May 5, 5 p.m. Mr. Asquith unveiled the Scott Momorial at St. Paul’s. London, May 5, 5 p.m. Tho organisers of tho Shackleton expedition have practically given up hope of the Endurance arriving at Bnenos Aires this season. It is therefore felt that steps mustRkutkk’s Tklkoakm. - 97 words
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Article89 1916-05-12 17 Rkutkh’s Tklkokam. London, May 9, 2.5 a m. In a speech at a mooting of representatives of cano sugar producers in India, Egypt and other parts of tho Empire, in the Caxton Hall, Mr. Hughcn said he had no doubt that tho Empire could produce allRkutkh’s Tklkokam. - 89 words
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Article60 1916-05-12 17 Rkutkk’s Tklkokam. London, May 6, 1.55 p.m. Sir John Prescott Hewett and Mr. Hugo Hirst applied to tho Chancery Division for an injunction restraining Mr. Walter Nockolds from publishing in any prospectus of the Nitrato of Thorium Company a statement that plaintiffs had consened to join the board ofRkutkk’s Tklkokam. - 60 words
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Article45 1916-05-12 17 Rkutkk’s Tklkokam. London, May 4. In tho Houso of Commons, Mr. Asquith said the Govornmont had adopted the Commission’s recommendation regarding froe diagnosis for the treatment of venereal diseased but did not promise legislation on the other recommendations owing to their controversial uaturo.Rkutkk’s Tklkokam. - 45 words
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Article94 1916-05-12 17 Hkltkk’s Tklkorami. London, May 8, 4.5 > p.m. Tho race for the Two Thousand Guineas resulted Clarissius (100 to H) 1. Kwaugsu (10 to 1) 2. Nassovian (20 to 1) 8. Seventeen ran. Won l»y thro* <jnarters of a length; half a length between second and third. London,Hkltkk’s Tklkorami. - 94 words
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Article220 1916-05-12 17 A distinction much coveted by police in al parts of His Majt sty’s dominions lias come to Singapore through the gallant couduct of 11.I 1 C. Mihomtxl All Min Nuli (154), who on Wednesday morning, in the presence of his otlicers aud comrades, received the King's Police Medal220 words
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Article111 1916-05-12 17 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issued on Wednesday contains a notification against the exportation to all destination except tho United Kingdom, Mritish Possessions and Protectorates of certain chemicals and drugs, certain silks and silk manufactures. Also restricted exportation of leather, linen thread, rock crystal, spices, starch; acetic111 words
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Article146 1916-05-12 17 The useful nature of the war services which are being rendered by Indians in South Africa is brought out in the report for last year of the protector of Indian Immigrants in Natal, which has now reached India. In all 2!J7 Indians were recruited in Natal146 words
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133 1916-05-12 17 Congratulations to Lieut. Colonel the Hon. A. H. Adams, lie touches life in Penang at so many points, says the Straits Echo, that there is not a community, or any section of it, which will not extend to him the heartiest felicitations on his133 words
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Obituary99 1916-05-12 17 OBITUARY. Hkltkk’s Tklkohams. London, May 5 5..MO a.iu. The death is announced of Admiral Lord .John Hay, Cjr.iJ.lt. London, May 8, '> p.m. The death is reported of Dr. 1 >«»rk Bos, the Dutch Liberal democratic loader, aud uu authority on the Dutch Last Indies. DEATHS. Tan Pk< k Gkok.—99 words
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Article41 1916-05-12 18 |The Straits Times is n*>t responsible for the opinions of its cnrrespondi nts. Correspond! nts should bear in mind that letters must be short and to tins point. Long, rambling epistles mo liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down.41 words
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Article624 1916-05-12 18 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —The laGovernment Gazette Extra Ordinaiy increased the price ol chandu from $0.50 to $s .»<) pi r taLiI. This increase would no doubt deter the future generations from Indulging in the h.ffiit of opium smoking which is624 words
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Article425 1916-05-12 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I wonder where our Municipal Commissioners live? If they live in Tanglin, as some of them do, 1 feel almost certain that they are careful to keep to their houses until certain evil smelling conveyances of theirs have finished their work425 words
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Article300 1916-05-12 18 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. In their share report, dated the 4th inst., Messrs. Fraser and Co. report A few Eastern holders of sterling shares are taking advantage of the opportunity to sell through the Slock Exchange and invest proceeds in British war securities, which lias300 words
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Article164 1916-05-12 18 The Rangoon Times says:—ln November, 1911, a man, giving his name as U. I>. Ritchie, and representing himself as the publishing agent for the F.M.S. and S.S. Advertising Agency, weut to Mr. M. D. Maricar, of Mogul Street, Rangoon, aud telling him that he could have a164 words
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Article101 1916-05-12 18 The steamer Glenogle which has just left here for China has been for seventy (lays in Hongkong under repair duo to the lire which occurred in a hatch last January. Capt. Michie speaks in high terms of the heavy work performed by tho officers, crow and101 words
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787 1916-05-12 18 A telegram received from Buenos Ayres s tlmt the F.ndurance, which left there on 1911, with Sir Ernest ShackI* ton and tie- membt rn of histrans Antarctic expedition fi*r the South, is expected daily to return to the Argentine port. Slu-787 words
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Article78 1916-05-12 18 The chief of tho Java Postal Service is now busily engaged on estimates for the establishment of a wireless station at Bandoeng, which ho has been requested by the Governor General to draw up immediately. These will bo completed with tho least possible delay and forwarded to78 words
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436 1916-05-12 18 SINGAPORE PROPERTY SALE. Leasehold Land in Bukit Ti mah District. The following properties were <}j snr hy auction at Messrs. Chiog K,. UI) I of Co.'s sale room on Monday atti.ru* was a large atti udance of purchaser, i• hold laud at Bukit Timuh U, i ru acres 1 rood436 words
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310 1916-05-12 18 The two following Utters appear at the end of the aunual report of the Shaugbai Chamber of Commerce and, the Committee state, are merely published for the purpose of record Shanghai, May 13. 1915. Sir,—I have the honour310 words
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Article2034 1916-05-12 19 Oii; Own t’OKUK.SI'oNnKN r.) Malacca, May 10. p,*i6 championship title of tho nub tennis tournament G. Beatty V up) met F. Sal/man (the holder of 11,1 tl! try conclusions for the title. ms play ou both sides Beatty to Sulziuan, 6 3, 5 -3. 1 v b«* *42,034 words
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Article184 1916-05-12 19 Chua Ah Kow, who is charged with having 160 five dollar notes in his possession and offering them for sale, and who was arrested on Sunday, was brought up in the third police court on Thursday. Mr. Cobbett represented the accused, who chose to make a statement which184 words
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Article162 1916-05-12 19 A call was recently made from Army Headquarters, India, for a number of Chinese carpenters for the military works department of Expeditionary Forco D in Mesopotamia. Tho communication regarding them received in Rangoon stated that applications should be made at once to the Garrison Engineer, Rangoon, Voylo162 words
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Article176 1916-05-12 19 SlN'»4eoill, Miy It. 1916 HXCMANdE. Gw Bom < Bank 4 Di/s *2/445 Demand 2 4J Private 3 uu/B 2/4},? <(\ Fkan* k... ..Bank T. T. 326 On India ..Bank T. T. 174; i On Honokono...Bank i/d 4 dis I On Shanghai ...Bank I 1 74} On Java176 words
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Article364 1916-05-12 19 Singapore, May 11 1916. MINING. Value Bu V ers “‘’“e™10 10 Arnpang 0.00 7.00 1 1 Ayer Wong 0.85 0.50 10 10 Bolat 1.H5 2.00 10 10 Kanabol 0.(0 1.05 1 1 10 Kinta Association 5.00 X1 XI Kinta Tin 1.5.0 1.12.6 £1 XI Laliat Minoa 0.00364 words
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Advertisement147 1916-05-12 19 NOTICE. I’ho (Hist tree price <»f the Straits /'miis t.» th<• I mted KittRdom and forciRn countries in t is a yea''. 'I' ie po.-.t frc’ pnoa of tb*' Straits HuJgrt is $14 a yea r to any part of the world. It i-. no? neceasarv to subscribe for a147 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article130 1916-05-12 1 Gknkkal Rubber Items 1 Dunlop Rubber Find from Emden 1 The Locust Rest Nordanal (Johore) Rubber April Rubber Returns 4 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 4 Singaj*ore Rubber Auctions Renting Rubber Auction... 6 Tklkokamh London Rubber Specials 1 Mmuinus am* Rkiokts— Cheviot Rubber 1 Chulsa Rubber 1 Rarit Bruas Rubber130 words
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Article56 1916-05-12 1 (Kiutu Oi k Own Coi:i:s>i*kni»kni.) London, May 7. Siingei Duloh pays 80 per cent., Khota Tampan 10, Allagor 12j and Chota 15. Gariug pays an interim of 6 percent, and Narborough 5. London, May 9. Merlimau pays 121 per cent.. Consolidated Mulay 58i, Sungi i Matang 5,56 words
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Article232 1916-05-12 1 A Kroncli Consular message dated from Paris, on W( dnesday, says that rubber is <looted at 2s. 9Jd per lb. Mr. and Mrs. (i. 11. Lennett, of Sungei Leugam Estate, are leaving for Ceylon, where they are to spend a short holiday. During April 3,t>14 tons of rubber232 words
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1217 1916-05-12 1 The sixth anuual general meeting of the members of Cheviot Rubber, Limited, was held on March 29, at the offices of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 38. Eastcheap, E.C., under tho presidency of Sir John Anderson. The Chairman said Gentlemen,1,217 words
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Article139 1916-05-12 1 The following extract from a letter by an Australian motorist is interesting as showing the value placed upon rubber even in the earliest days of the war A rather iut* rest iug r* lie or souvenir was recently picked out from the wreckage of the139 words
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602 1916-05-12 1 The fifth annual general meeting of the Chulsa (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at 11. Clive Street, Calcutta, on April 12. the lion. Mr. A. C. Chaplin, presiding. The Chairman said The expenditure fer the year was Rs. 93,313, which brings the602 words
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Article64 1916-05-12 1 i. ,Mci^y The report of tli*' R« ir t *ji tLlt Rubber Company, Limit* 1 j .j tl planting up of a further an force of circumstances, aga t I (loot! reports, howeve r, ai< 1 I rotate ns a whole, and if I** 1 current year will64 words
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1176 1916-05-12 2 Sungei Kruit Rubber. T HE DIVIDEND OUTLOOK VERY PROMISING. The Yield Per Acre. x th ordinary general meeting of the i.. m *Hl*!:T«»uf the Sungei Kruit Rubber v Limited, was held on March 29, iu JVo'uncil Hoorn of the Rubber Growers’ A,.ri itiou. Incorporated, 88, Eastcheap, J-V Mr. William Antrobus1,176 words
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583 1916-05-12 2 Tho fourth ordinary general meeting of the Totrangie (Sumatra) Rubber and Produce Estates. Limited, was held on March 29, at the registered office of the company, 1-4, Great Tower Street, E.C., Mr. Charles Arthur Latnpard (chairman of the company! presiding. The583 words
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367 1916-05-12 2 The directors’ report and accounts for the year ended December 31, 1915, states: The crop of rubber harvested during the year was 185,983 lbs., and the estimated output for 1916 is 220,000 lbs. A considerable saving in cost367 words
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Article207 1916-05-12 2 Tho following is translated from Nationaltidende of March 5 —In their report for 1915 the East Asiatic Co., Ltd., state that in the course of tho year they addod to thoir Meet five new motor-ships of a total tonnage of 47,424. The company have not been disappointed207 words
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Article211 1916-05-12 2 The report of the Hay tor Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the net profit for tinyear to December 31 amounted to 369,418. To this must bo added 313,913 brought forward, making a total of 383,382. An interim dividend of 5 per cent., absorbing 310,000 was paid in211 words
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832 1916-05-12 2 Another rubber company has iollowod tho precedent established la°t week by tho Ratu Anain ostato in authorising an appropriation towards war funds, says tho N.-O. Daily News. At the meeting of tho sharebohh rs of the Tiiping832 words
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1197 1916-05-12 3 The ninth annual g< neral meeting of the members of the Labu (h.M.S.) Hubbcr Com pany, Limited, was held on March 29, at the offices of tho Hubbcr (irowers* Association, 38, Eastcheap, E.C., Sir John Anderson, presiding.1,197 words
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554 1916-05-12 3 Messrs. Paterson Simons and Co. sign the report of Trafalgar, Limited, for the year t uded March 3), 1916. to be presented to the shareholders on Wednesday, May 17. at noon. The profit for the year, it says, is 918,242.97 which,554 words
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964 1916-05-12 3 Mr. F. W. South, in tho current issue of the F.M.S. Agricultural Bulletin, gives the following report on locust work during 1915 la Selangor there have only been from one to live flying swarms present at any time.964 words
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Article325 1916-05-12 3 The report of the Klanaog Produce Com pany, Limited, states that the crops secur«i during the year were as follows:-Rubber 459,891 lbs., against an estimate of *****0 lbs. Tp to tho present date 411,269 It* have been sold, the average gross price realised being 2s. 8.04 d. per325 words
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311 1916-05-12 3 The report of the London Asiatic Rubber and Produce Company, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested for the year amounted to 1,248,910 lbs., against an estimate of 1,240,000 lbs. and a crop secured in 1914 of 1,181,4:40 lbs. The average gross price realised311 words
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Article90 1916-05-12 3 Tho reports for 1915 states that thjj JJ. profit amounts to 157,931. aud rc batc, brought in and $1,474, P r °P^ ll lit totft l is on quit rent in respect ot (Sl r ve 104,703. It is proposed w trails < 0 j \j account90 words
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730 1916-05-12 4 ..■j nth ordinary yeneral im <>tiny of ,.,1 lers in the above company was hel 1 t iuii. ou April 18, at the office of Messrs. 1 m ai and l’o., Colombo, says The 'l imes J The Hon.730 words
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Article174 1916-05-12 4 o) P0 f0 r 1915 Httttes that 04 acres tl.i t duriny the year, thus brinyiuy i. q a Panted acroaye up to the round h. ilUnr f u Buildinys and waste land i i. L i acres and reserve juuylo for ia V or Ha y-174 words
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543 1916-05-12 4 Mi. .Metcalfe, presiding at the meeting of tile lUirpenden (Selangor).Rubber Company, Limited, on March 29, said the seasou under review had yielded far better results tliuu anticipated, mainly owing to the higher prices received tor itibbi-r solo aft» r Xoveui-h;.-r last. From April543 words
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Article284 1916-05-12 4 The report of the Kepouy (Malay) Lubber Kstates. Limited, states that the profit for the year to December 01, after writiny oil £‘1,000 for depreciation on buildiDys and machinery, amounted to £‘20,070; to this has to be added the amount brouyht forward, £‘1,900, makiuy £22,006. Deductiny the284 words
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Article56 1916-05-12 4 Messrs. Boustead and Co. are advisee 1 by teleyram that the directors’ report of the Nordaual (Johorc) Lubber Kstates, Limited., for 1915 is issued, ari l that the followiny recommendations are made: Final dividend 8 per cent., makiuy 10 per cent, for the year, transfer to development56 words
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Article701 1916-05-12 4 Malaya General Co.—27,599 lbs. Sedenak. 21,981 lbs, Mcnykibol J.). —5,025 lbs. Pontiau (M). —1,294 lbs. Permas.—18,980 lbs. Majedio (lohore). —9,021 lbs. Sekony.—12,000 lbs. Anylo Malay. 120,010 lbs. Bikam. —28,500 lbs. Broomo. 17,650 lbs. Lukit Lanchony. —12,400 lbs. EJ phi 1.-12,059 lbs. Golden Hope. -1 1,022 lbs. Hidden701 words
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Article298 1916-05-12 4 I ho report of the Teuotu (Borneo) Lubber L'omp.iuy, Limited, states that the crop for the year, was as follows: Ladas Valley estate, ‘27m,000 lb., ayainst an estimate of 240,000 lbs.: Menyattal estate, 168.800 lbs., against an estimate of 150,000 lbs., total, 110,HH) lbs., against an estimate298 words
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Article75 1916-05-12 4 for the period from .May 12 to |m 19IH, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of robber is fixed at ds. pi i lb ami the duty on cultivated iiibn* r on which export duty is lev i ible (jii an ad valor* m basis75 words
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764 1916-05-12 5 Tim Sinyapon- li:ii! jli* t of l oinmerce Lubber \Hsoeiauon, 211 st auction was held on May 11 and 1. whi n there wt re tillered for Halo .'.Ol .'*.‘2ll j lieu Is, oi 6fiH,70." !bs. (tons 298.52). I lit* prices realised764 words
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Article231 1916-05-12 5 The report of the Bikam Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the crop harvested for the year amounted to 280,510 lbs., ayainst an estimate of 300,000 lbs. and a yield in the provious year of 241.573 lbs. The averaye yross price realised for 2*0,012 lbs. was 2s. 6.33231 words
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Article166 1916-05-12 5 The report of the Edinburgh Rubber Estate, Selangor, Limited, states that the yield of dry rubber amounted to 300,208 lbs.. against an estimate of 280,000 lbs. The estimated yield for 1916 is 327,000 lbs. The average price obtained was 2s. 7.77 d. per lb., as compared with166 words
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Article147 1916-05-12 5 The report for 1015 states that the profit on working for the year amounted to £25,419. A sum of £l,OOO has been written olf for depreciation of buildings and machinery and XT,OOO placed to reserve. After deducting the interim dividend of 5 per cent, paid in October,147 words
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Article118 1916-05-12 5 Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co., stato that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their auction salo at Penang on the 9th inst., 20,500 lbs. were offered and 10,400 lbs. wore sold Smoked ribbed sheet $lBB to 5144 n plain 127 128 No.118 words
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1018 1916-05-12 5 Stock Issued Par Dividends. Malaiax Exchange 1’i.is,? J 01 Capital Value Comcaniks. Prices, Clo«.in., D LtJ s 1«1S. 1914. March 25. 150.000 2/- 60% 62% AngloMalay 10.74 90 y 6 J.UOO £1 25 V*1,018 words
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