The Straits Budget, 17 November 1916

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    28 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXX No. 3066 Singapore, Friday, November 17, 1916. ESTABLISH!!) OVER HALF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.
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    Table of Concents.
    208 1 EADERS Germany Self-Exposed 12 Pulau Bulaeg 12 British Naval Policy ...12-13 American Presidency 13 Progress 13 Malaya and the Empire 13 14 OCAL AND GrNBRAL— Local and Personal 12 Legislative Council 2 The War 8-8 Our Educational Problem 8 British War Finance 9-10 War Week by Week
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    3075 1 Tbe American business community of ID Kapore on Friday evening gave a dinnerance at the Europe Hotel to Mr. Edwin [Guneaulus, Codhul General, and Mr. Harry ’&Jupbell, Consul. Mrs. Easley was in tbe hair of honour, while Mr. W. Stout acted as master. The tables were most
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  • THE WAR.
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      FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
      2226 3 Reuter's Telegrams. Winter Conditions. DELAYING THE MILITARY OPERATIONS. The Greek Crisis Reuter's Telegrams. London, November 9, 7.30 p.m. General Haig reports that we discharged gas east of Armentieres and bombed the trench line. London, November 9, 4.5 pm. Paris, communique: There is great reciprocal artillery firing on the
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      SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
      3052 3 Mayoral Banquet. FINE SPEECHES BV BRITISH LEADERS. Prime Minister Firmly Confident. Loudon, November 10, 1*2.5 a m. At the Lord Mayor'H banquet. Mr. Balfour who preceded Mr. Asquith, replied for tho Navy and answered the critics who thought that tho Navy should bo condemned for its passive role.
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      MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
      3730 4 Great Air Battle. GERMAN FLEET SEVERELY BEATEN. Rumania’s Fine Struggle, London, November 11,1250 Sir Douglas Haig says: Thprr. change on the battlefront The«T ls c o aerial activity on Thursday owinTt proved weather. Many raids W «S m out on communications, billots aud the airfi«btin« was our machines
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      1183 6 Corunna Crews, numbering 163, from tbe torpedoed Norwegian steamers Balto and Fordele and the American steamer Columbia have arrived in lifeboats. HORRORS IN BELGIUM. London, Novomber 10, 11.25 p.m. Amsterdam: Messages from Maastricht say it is persistently rumoured that scenes of bloodshed occurred iu Brussels, where the Germans have decided
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      TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
      2311 6 Another British Advance. A VERY STRONG POSITION CAPTURED. Success of the Serbian Forces. London, November 18, 2.5 p.m. General Haig reports that this morning we attacked German positions on both banks of tbe Ancre. Already we have taken a considerable number of prisoners. We successfully discharged gas waves
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      WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
      1482 7 WEDNESDAY’ S TELEGRAMS. British Victory. GERMANS ADMIT HEAVY LOSSES. London, November 14, 1.15 p.m. General Haig states We stormed Beau-mont-Hamel and reached tho outskirts of Beancourt-Bur-Ancre. Over 4,000 prisoners have been taken. The fighting continues. London, November 14, 6.55 a.m. Experts agree in congratulating General Sir Douglas Haig on bis
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      THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
      2777 7 British Success. GERMANS ADMIT THEIR DEFEAT. The Belgian Deportations. London, November. 15, 12.45 a.m. General Haig reports: We havo captured Bcaucourt sur Anore. The prisoner* number considerably over 5,000 and more are arriving. We made a successful local advance eastward of Butte do Warlenoourt. All the objectives were
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    The Hongkong War Loan.
    194 10 The Hongkong Daily Press says: A communication has been received, we understand, by tho local Government announcing that the Imperial Government is willing to waive the usual military contribution of 20 per cent, on revenue of the Colony in respect to the sum which will have
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    War Week by Week. AMERICAN SENSITIVENESS AND ITS SEQUEL.
    2191 10 From Our Special Correspondent. London, October 12. The Germans certainly retain their lead in the business of filling the bill,” and the exploit of their submarine, U 58, in sinking British, Dutch and Norwegian vessels just outside of American territorial waters
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    Colonies and Compulsion.
    255 10 We read in the Calcutta Englishman The time has gone by when the type of Compulsory Service adopted in Ceylon and the Straits will adequately meet the needs of the present day. Men are more urgently wanted for the forces in Mesopotamia and Europe than for thahome
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    Straits Times Aeroplane Fund.
    101 10 We have to acknowledge with many cheque for $10, being sixth t' Mr Straits Times Aeroplane Fund f J. W. Gillman, Oaring Estate, Malacca. The Councillor of the Japanese in Petrograd, Mr. Naotoslii Manila appointed Charge d’Affaires.vicasnuine the Motono, who has been recalled to b j
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  • THE Straits Budget.
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      GERMANY SELF-EXPOSED.
      1166 12 Straits Times, November 10. The mystery of German mentality again confronts us as we glauco through some copies of Tho War,” a German publication (in English) issued at Shanghai, and some copies also of Der Ostasiatischo Lloyd telegrams, issued at tho same place. Because of tho British blockade,
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      PULAU BULANG.
      1148 12 UJ increasing their holding.-Straits Times, November 11. As the largest of our purely local rubber companies, Pulan Bulang has always come under something of special review, and it has now reached a rather interesting point in its history. The dividend land has been exhausted by payments made during
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      BRITISH NAVAL POLICY.
      1129 12 1 frightfulaess.”—Straits Times, November 13. Mr. Balfour made some references in his Mansion House speech to the clamour for a more active naval policy. We do not think that the people who join in such clamour have much brain power. There is a little nest of infamy
      1 frightfulaess.”—Straits Times, November 13.  -  1,129 words
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      AMERICAN PRESIDENCY.
      1088 13 that without degenerating.—Straits Times, November 14. There is a faint possibility that some error will be found in the count, and that Mr. Wilson may still have to make way for Mr. Hughes; but it seems more probable that the democrats have won, though by a majority so
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      PROGRESS.
      1125 13 ■—Strait* TiinoH, November 15. The great air battle of whioh dotails came to hand the other day was the preludo to attacks which havo once again shaken the German position in tho west. While tho French with superb dash havo captured tho wholo of Saillisel, the British have taken
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      MALAYA AND THE EMPIRE.
      1032 13 '—Straits Times, November 16. Wo wish to commend very warmly ono brief sentence in tbo address delivered by Sir Arthur Young as High Coruruissionor of tho Federated Malay States Until poaoe is secured,” ho said, all the resources of the British Empire must be carefully husbanded
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    Rash Motor Driving.
    158 14 In tbe second police court on Tuesday a motor car driver named Abmat bin Haji Omar who was charged with driving in a rash and negligent manner, was not only fined 950 with the alternative of three months’ rigorous imprisonment but had his licence cancelled. It was
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    Prye’s New Dock.
    86 14 Although tenders have cot yet been called for in connection with the projected new dock for tbe Penang Harbour Board, on the opposite side of the Prye River to the present prtmises, the Pinacg Gazette understands that arrangements are now being made which ensure that the matter
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    85 14 The rate of mortality in tho Settlement of Singapore for the week ended November 4 was 23.07 per mille of the population. The total camber of deaths was 165, of which 121 were male subjects and 44 female Convulsions claimed 20, phthisis 27, malaria fever 22, beriberi
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    Larger Uniforms Wanted.
    190 14 Probably never in the history of the world has it happened that a great part of a nation has improved its physical staudard so rapidly, says Tho Nation. In wholo battalions of Lancashire recruits the uniforms that were issued on enlistment have been exchanged since for larger
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    London Finance. SOME DETAILS OF THE WAR. VOTES. From Our City Correspondent.
    890 14 London, October 12. Just as your mail of September 2 reaches me with certain remarks of mine reproduced with regard to the last vote of credit for £450,000,000. Mr. Asquith has this week had to apply to the
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    THE JAVA BANK. War Influences on the East Indies.
    547 14 The eighty-eighth annual report of the Java Bank, covering the year 1915-16 was recently presented to the shareholders at Batavia. 1 I he report states that in the course of iqi*. the bank financed the main product, su«ar to the satisfaction
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    Royal Colonial Institute.
    137 14 Mr. A. H. Haynes, honorary corresponding secretary of the Royal Colonial Insti u Tampin, has been elected an honora y fellow in recognition of his services 0 Institute. The following gentlemen l 'J been elected non-resident fcdows R or Institute:-Major William M h. Bower, Malacca; Mr. W.
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    NOBEL PRIZES.
    30 18 IIkutrk'm Tklkgram. London, November 10. Stockholm: Tho Nobel Prize for literature tor 1910 is awarded to tho French novelist Komam Roland, and for 1916 to tho Swedish tieiaonHtaru.
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    PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST. Wilson Apparently Wins by Thirteen Votes.
    1109 18 Rkutkk’s Tiligrams. London, November 8, 9.45 p.m. New York; Later returns support the view that the issue of the Presidential election is still doubtful owieg to the proWilson drift in anticipated pro Hughes areas. The most recent figures give Wilson 248 and
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    REUTER’S AGENCY.
    174 18 Rbutkr's Tklkgram. London, November 10, 9.50 p.m. The following authorised statement was issued to-night: An offer to purchase tho undertaking of Reuter’s Telegram Company has been made by the Hon Mark Napier, chairman of the company, with whom are associated Lord Glenconner, chairman of the Union Bank of
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    PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL.
    99 18 Reuter’s Telegram. London, November 8, 7.25 p,m. On the ground that the case-is outside its jurisdiction the Privy Council refused the Petitions of Buda Singh, Naranjan Singh and alia Singh for leave to appeal against the sentence passed on them in Burma under the defence of India
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    THE MARRIAGE LAW.
    80 18 Reuter’s Telegram. London, November 10, 6.15 p.m. The Chief Justice iu giving judgment in tho case of Dr. Miran VVaruddin said tlfat a declaration or a bill of divorcement could not dissolve a marriage contracted in England. It was, therefore, a lawful impediment to a second marriage.
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    INDIAN MATTERS.
    190 18 Rkutkr’s Tklrokams. London, November 14 i k Presiding at a meeting of the Association, at Caxton flail A 1 In<li B. A. Collins read a paper an W llclj ilr India, Lord Islington said the appE* in co-operation of industry Wftq PP J catl °n of importance in
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    BANK POLICY.
    76 18 RkDTKR’s TttBQEAM. London, November 14, 7.45 p.ui. In the House of Commons, Mr. McKenna stated that there was no evidence that relations between the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation anj uio Deutsch Asiatische Bank had prejudiced British interests or prestige in the Far Hast. The service of Chinese
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    THE SILVER MARKET.
    64 18 Renter's Trlkuram. London, November 9, 7.30 p.m. Messrs. Montagu's report states: The market has developed considerable strength, chiefly in consequence of firm exchanges from China where the export season is in full swing. The effect of the Chinese purchases is most marked and prices are rising somewhat
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    SHIPPING ACCIDENT.
    39 18 Krutir’s Trlioram. London, November 14, 4.5 p.m. The British steamer City of Cairo, Rangoon to London, has put into Brest in a sinking condition after a collision with tbo Greek steamer Empros, whose crew was picked up.
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    CHINA.
    22 18 Rkuter’s Telegram. London, November 8, 2.5 p.m. Peking: Dr. Wu Ting-fang, ex-minister to the United States, has been appointed Foreign Minister.
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    Death of Mr. Alec Pierbux.
    191 18 A well-known figure in the local racing world has passed away in Mr. Alec Pier box, the trainer and jookey, who died at t 1 General Hospital on Wednesday morning. Deceased, who was only forty-seven yea of age, had been in bad health for som
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    84 18 OBITUARY. Riutkr’s Telegram. London, November 9, 1 p.ui. The death is announced of the famous jockey, Danny Maher, in a nursing Lome in London. DEATHS. Yko Lock Tkh. —On Sunday, November 12, at his residence, No. 6, Cuff Road, Mr. Yeo Lock Tee, aged 36 years. Pikrbux. On November 15,
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    Correspondence
    40 19 The Straits Times is not responsible for t be opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that rs must be short and to the point. Long, rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down.l
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    The Colour Line.
    704 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. r ,—I understand that tho local Y.M.C. g building does not admit a coloured eu tl( uian to be a boarder. It is most deplorable if such is tho case, and the narrowRinded policy is obviously contrary to Christian doctrine,
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    The Malacca Roads.
    444 19 0 the Editor of the Straits Times. jfconV 7i Iftte has been heard burin., h ta 10 the Malacca roads, ij.jtf *e few days it has been my Mai r lltU i*°. avo to travel over the *islt l d r °ii n a m °t°r car
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    German Shareholders.
    203 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In the Dindings, not many miles away from the Port of Lumat, is a Rubber Estate incorporated in Penang some seven years ago. On tho Board of Director was the archfiend Jessen, whuna name now so rightly stinks in the
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    “ Real War Taxes.”
    182 19 Real War Taxes.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—On referring to the Financial Times revised edition of the Income Tax Guide there appear to bo some inaccuracies in the calculation of tax on unearned incomes published in your issue of the 7th. Figures below are, I think, correct:
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    Blinded Soldiers and Sailors.
    93 19 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —With reference to tho letter from Sir Arthur Pearson published in yesterday’s issue of the Straits Times, those who have so kindly contributed to the local fund will be interested to know that drafts for the following amounts
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    Patriotism and Freedom.
    195 19 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —To securo freedom for mankind (the prelude of happier days) no sacrifice can be deemed too great, and no effort should be wanting, if we are true to our traditions. We must therefore earnestly fight the “good fight” to
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    INCOME TAX. Meeting of Bombay and Sindhi Merchants.
    204 19 A correspondent writes as follows:—A largo meeting of tho Bombay and Sindhi merchants of Singapore was held at No. 63, Malacca Street, at 3.45 p m., on Monday. Mr. Angullia was unanimously voted to the chair and he explained that the object
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    “OUR DAY” IN LABUAN.
    174 19 The total amount collected in tbo Settlement oi Labuan on behalf of the British Red Crons Society on Our Day and remitted to the Colonial Secretary, Singapore, amounted to 96,600.50 cunts. Generous and loyal support to all undertakings on behalf of the fund was given by
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    CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK. Business Nearly Doubled in One Year.
    631 19 The fourth annual general meeting of the Chinese Commercial Hunk, Ltd., was held at tiie bank's premises, 64, Klin# Street, on Friday The chairman, Sir. Lee Choon (Juan, presided, aud the Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng anil Messrs. Lim Nee Soon,
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    Municipal Commission.
    98 19 A special mooting of tho Municipal Commission was held in the board room on Friday affcornoon, there beini' preHent Mr. F. J. llallifax (presiding), Dr. P Fowlie, Dr. Voerasamy and Messrs, it. St. John Braddoll, VV. A. Siinß, B. Tossonsohu, N. M. Namazio, J. (Hecrotary) and B. Hall
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    Tobacco Duties Ordinance.
    80 19 Tho Governor in Council has amended the rules made in October, 1910, under tho Tobacco Duties Ordinance 1910, by tho addition of the following new rule after Kulo 10:—All tobacco stored in Government bonded warehoum s will incur storage charges according to tho following «calo:—Tobacco stotod for
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    PERAK KONGSI COCONUT CO. Increase of Capital for Future Requirements.
    552 20 Following is the report of the director of the Perak Kongsi Coconut Co.: Directors. —Messrs. M. Kelway Bamber, A. J. Yolum. W. A. Colo, N. W. Davies. Agents and secretary: —X. W. Davies. Estate superintendent: —W. H. VaughanSmith. Acreage.—Planted October-December,
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    EMPIRE COMMERCE. Wise Action by the Corporation Of Glasgow.
    219 20 The following letter which explains itself has been addressed to His Excellency the Governor. Firms carrying on business here should note its contents, particularly the final sentence: Corporation of Glasgow. Dear Sir, —The Corporation of Glasgow have decided to establish and
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZES. Accused Chinese Clerk Found Not Guilty.
    412 20 The trial of Ang Pong Lim, who was charged with criminal breach of tiust as a servant with regard to cheques for 58,800, 56,654, and 58,400, was concluded at the Assizes on the 9th inst., and resulted in accused's acquittal. It was
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    OVERSEAS CLUB TOBACCO FUND. Over a Thousand Dollars From Singapore.
    348 20 Mr. E. Gill informs us that he has sent cheques to the Overseas Club, London, for 91,066.86 being November contribution to the Overseas Club Tobacco Fund for our soldiers and sailors- The total is made up as follows: From the
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    PENANG HARBOUR FIRE.
    336 20 (From Our Own Corrrspondknt.) m Penang, November 14 Fire broke out in the harbour on the Bluo Funnel steamer Peleus in hatch num ber 4, among cases of phosphorus. Sixty were dumped in the hoa, and the remainder removed to a lighter. Further danger of damage wus
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    BIRTHS.
    110 20 Campbrll. —On November 10, at Glenhogan, Government Hill, to Dr. and Mrs. Argyll Campbell, a son. Abrams. —On Monday, November 13, at Wexham, Thomson Road, to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Abrams, a daughter. Haiqh. —On November 13, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, the wife of W. Norman Haigb,
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    MARRIAGES.
    152 20 Osborn—Gascoigne. —On November 9, at St. Andrew s Cathedral, Singapore, Albert William, socond son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Osborn of Leyton, Essex (Manager of Seremban branch, Whiteaway Laidlaw it Co., Ltd.), to Miss Lilian Marguerite, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gascoigne, London. Nicholson —Price.
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    Trade and Finance.
    153 20 Swoapou, NovHMBHa l #l 19 exchange, I Oil Loxucii ......Bank 4 m/s I Demand M 2/4 jj I Private 81a)/! On Franci Bank T. T. I*™* Bank T. T, 825 h* 174, 1 On HoNOKONa...Bank d/d m. 21 cv On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 69; On Java Bank
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    Stocks and Shares.
    355 20 Singapork, Novkmbhr 16, 1016, I MINING. I Value Bu Y er8 Sellers. I 10 10 Ampang 5.00 [6.00 I 1 1 Ayer Weng 0.50 0.60 I 10 10 Kanabol 0.90 1.50 I 11 10 Kinta Association 6.00 I 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 I 41 41
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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      Contents.
      101 1 Gknkral Rubber Items... 1 F M S. Rubber Export Duty 2 New Rubber Company 3 October Rubber*Returns 8 Capt. G Stockwell’s Escape 3 Singapore Rubber Auctions 4 Java Produce Market 4 Rain Shields for Rubber Trees 4 Telegrams— London Rubber Specials Meetings and Reports— Amalgamated Malay 1 Java Rubber
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      RUBBER ITEMS.
      370 1 2nd Lieut. Douglas Bowhill Candy, of tho Bedfords, late of Puchong Estate, died of wouuds received in action on September 25. Messrs. Barker aud Co. have received a table from London advising that the dircc tors of Ledbury Rubber Estates have declared an interim dividend of 10 per
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      Amalgamated Malay. ACREAGE DISCREPANCY AND ITS SEQUEL. The Progress to Date.
      1172 1 The statutory meeting of the Amalgamated Malay Estates, Ltd., was held at the company’s registered office, 1, Embarkment, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday, November 8. The Hon. Mr. E. Macfadyen (chairman of the company) presided, others present being M* ssrs.
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      JAVA RUBBER GROWERS. Proposed Formation of a New Association.
      411 1 A circular linn boon issued to directors of rubber companies, particularly tlioao interrated in Java and Sumatra, by M< ssrs. H. L. Coghlan and W. Hurt, directors of aoveral Java companies, suggesting the formation of an aaaociatiou for tlie mutual protection
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      LONDON RUBBER SPECIALS.
      85 1 (From Oirit Own Coukksi'onoknt.) London, November 9. Ledbury pays an interim dividend of 10 per ceut., Malacca 10 and Cluny 5. Jon# Landor and Morib each pay a fiual of 5 por cent. Lubber is at ‘2/8 per lb. London, November 13. 'I lic following dividends are
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      Kota Tinggi Rubber. THE CHAIRMAN ON THE BRIGHT HOPES FOR THE FUTURE. Dividend Equal to Over 17 Per Cent.
      3190 2 The sixth annual ordinary general meeting of the Kota Tinggi (Johore) Rubber Com pauy, Limited, was held on October 9, at the Great Eastern Hotel, Liverpool Streep E.C., Mr. A. G.
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      Sungei Siput Rubber.
      272 2 The report of the Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations, Limited, states that the output of dry rubber during the year to June 30 was 138.938 lbs., as compared with 101,823 lbs. in the previous year. Of tho rubber produced. 111.635 lbs. have been sold at an average gross
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      F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty.
      123 2 For the poriod from November 17 19 ib, inclusive, the value of tlio grade of rubber is fixed at 2s. id. per the duty on cultivated rutber on which **P duty is leviable on an ad valorem accordance with the rules under the' Customs Duties Enactment,
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      DUNGUN, LIMITED. Satisfactory Position Reported At Annual Meeting.
      606 3 The second annual general meeting of Duugun, Ltd., was held at the dines of the company, 191, Cecil Street, yesterday afternoon. The chairman, Mr. W. L. Watkius, presided, and the others present were Messrs. Lee Chiw Tuan and K. H. Sharpe (directors),
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      New Rubber Company.
      237 3 The Sungei Bagan Rubber Co.’s proposal to form a new company has now materialised, says the Bangkok Times- The separate company is to be called the Sungei Bagan River Co., and the parent company will sMl 1,000 acres of its property to the new venture for $10
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      OCTOBER RUBBER RETURNS.
      541 3 1 Ayer llitaui.-33,000 lbs. Reverlac.—13,919 lbs. BUckwater.—12,078 lbs. Bukit Cloh.—25,000 lbs. Bukit Selangor.—18,002 lbs. Cbota.—18,642 lbs. Dusun Durian.—68,254 lbs. liongkoDg (Selangor).—4,225 lbs. Jeram.—24,096 lbs. Kapar Bara.—74,180 lbs. Langat River.—22,772 lbs. Pilmoor.—30,800 lbs. Rosevalo.—5,745 lbs. Selinsing. -22,230 lbs. Sengat.—86,000 lbs. Seremban.—74,831 lbs. Sungei Choh.—3fi,850 lbs. Sungei Kapar.—67,200 lbs.
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      Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Estates.
      315 3 The report of tho Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Limited, states that tho crop liar vested for the year amounted to 71,500 lbs against an estimate of 29,000 lbs., and a yield in tho previous year of 19,052 lbs. The gross price realised was 2s. 8.11d. per
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      Bukit Lintang Rubber Estates.
      373 3 The report of tho Bukit Lintang Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the profit and loss account shows a profit on tho year’s working of £21,151 add balance of profit from last year, £2,631 together, £23,783; less interim dividend of 20 per cent., less income tax. at
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      TEBOLANG RUBBER ESTATE. Satisfactory Progress Being Made.
      340 3 Presiding at the meeting of the Tobolang Rubber Estate, Limited, on October 8, Mr. H. Eric Miller said the expenditure on devclpment during the year waft £8,721, of which £570 was depreciation on building machinery and furniture, so that roughly they bad spent
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      Anglo-Johore Rubber Estates.
      287 3 In a circular to the shareholders of the Anglo-Johore Rubber Estates, L'tnitcd, the directors state that ut tho general meeting held on .July 2H certain of the shareholders present suggested that, with a view to providing the amount required to rodeoin debentures which fall due for payment
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      Capt. G. Stockwell’s Escape.
      221 3 Capt. G. Stockwell’ s Escape. There are many in Singapore who remember Mr. O. Stock wi ll when he was at KalUo’s Institution and later engaged in planting on Tanah Mcrah Kstate, Johore. Since he joined up at home he has been through campaigns in (ialiipoh and Kgypt and Keen
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      SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTIONS. Easier Tone at the Conclusion Of Sales.
      378 4 The 2»Bh auction of the Singapore Cham bor of Commerce Rubber Association was held ou Wednesday auJ Thursday, when there was offend tor silo piculs 12.-114.10 or 1,655,213 lbs. it ms 788 93). Prices realised: Average Prices. Shoot smoked fine
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      Rain Shields for Rubber Trees.
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      147 4 The secretary of tflo Commercial Rubber Company supplies us with the following:— The statutory meeting of the above company was held at the registered office 100, Robin son Road, on Wednesday, November 15, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. The statutory reports and accounts made up to
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      218 4 Tbe first extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders in the Sipantas Co., Ltd., took place on November 7, at the company’s offices, Hongkong Bank Lane, Bangkok. Mr. Alex. H, Donaldson, acting chairman of the Board of Directors, presided, and there was a good attendance of shareholders. The
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      LONDON AND SINGAPORE RUBBER PRICES. STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSING PRICES OCTOBER 10 AND SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS NOVEMBER 16
      1022 4 Stock Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Capital Value Companies. Prices, Cloaim/p^ 0 8 191 1916 October 10. Novato 150,000 2/- 15% 60% Anglo-Malay 11,9 xd 10/- i 6J.000 £1 20% 25% Hakap Plantations 44'0
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