The Straits Budget, 2 February 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-02-02 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES” VOL. LXXI No. 3077 Singapore. Friday. February 2, 1917. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CEHTURV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article201 1917-02-02 1 leadersPurely Moral Motives 12 The War ami After 12 News from Home ...12-13 German Opinion 13 The Submarine War 13 The Supreme Test ...13-14 Local and General— Local ami Personal 1*2 The War 3-7 Simpler Meals 7 Tht National Mission 9 Malayan Air Squadron 9 War Week201 words
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Article4858 1917-02-02 1 will wood be submitted to the of yon bln t n or raiBin S a Domestic Loan W" l lo dol <or paying off Railway ans an(l extending the lines? 'YatJunt -!k to lr recent Br >tons in M UUt ,M ermanB takin tbo P lace of4,858 words
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THE WAR.
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Article3058 1917-02-02 3 Khutkr’s Telegrams. Mr. Lloyd George Speaks. OPINIONS ON THE PRESENT OUTLOOK. Mr. Wilson’s Speech. Rkutkr’s Telegrams. London, January 25, 3.30 p.m. Mr Lloyd George in an important interi on tbe subject of the forthcoming imperial War Council, with the London correspondent of the Australian United Cable Service saidKhutkr’s Telegrams. - 3,058 words
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Article1933 1917-02-02 4 Fighting in France. CERRMAN ATTACK NEAR VERDUN. Results of London Conference. Louden, January 26. 1.40 p m. Field Marshal Haig reports Wo made a successful raid at noon iu the neighbourhood (A Hulluch. Many cm my wero killed and Nome were taken prison* r. A dugout was d»*troyod.1,933 words
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Article2951 1917-02-02 4 MONDAY 'S TELEGRAMS. The French Front. FIGHTS ALL ALONG THE LINE. Useful Advance in Mesopotamia. London, January 27, 12,5 a.m 1 Field Marshal Haig reports: We carried out raids to the east of Loos and to the north east of Vermelles, taking prisoners. A number of dug-outs were destroyed, and2,951 words
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Article1029 1917-02-02 5 Fights on French Front. BOTH SIDES CLAIMING SUCCESS. Hard Fighting in Eastern Arena. London, January 29, 4.10 a.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports Our success was achieved in a populous district the centre of which is Transloy, a scattered borough bordering tho Peronnc Bapaumo road, four miles from Bapaumo. The1,029 words
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Article1983 1917-02-02 6 Holland Anxious. GERMAN FORCES ON THE FRONTIER. The Greek Crisis. London, January 30, 5.55 p.m. Amsterdam There is some anxiety owing to the reported contimiul German concentrations on the Dutch frontier, north east of the province of Over jisscl where forty thousand troops have newly arrived iu two1,983 words
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Article1769 1917-02-02 6 Western Campaign, I SUCCESS OF THE BRITISH I OPERATIONS. I Blockade of Germany. I London, January 30,11 p iQl I Field Marshal Haig reports: We botubajB dugouts in the neighbourhood of ButteUH Warlencourt and entered lines to the e&stl ward of Souchez, greatly damaging tbd works. In the1,769 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article40 1917-02-02 7 The following was the result of the Ladies’ Garrison Rifle Club’s January spoon shoot on Friday 150 yds. 100 yds. total. Mrs. Llewellyn 29 31 68.70 Payne 31 27 68.24 Mugliston 27 29 67.54 Brooke 28 22 66.6140 words
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Article289 1917-02-02 7 The final of the singles handicap in the S C.C. Bowling Tournament wa9 played on Friday evening, when spectators saw not only a most exciting garno but some excellent bowls between McKean —6) and Norrie —5). McKean just won by 21 to 20, after the issue bad been in289 words
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Article346 1917-02-02 7 The following account of the match bet ween the S.C.C. and Seremban on January 22. is taken from the Malay Mail: The Seremban Hugby football team accomplished a very good performance on Tuesday when they defeated the fifteen from Singapore by one try (three points) to nil. Seremban played346 words
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Article728 1917-02-02 7 A pleasant and quite interesting game was that between Sea Defences S.C.C. on the ground on Friday. It was tbe friendliest of encounters, so much so that it was agreed to play a9 long as the light lasted in the second half in order to get as much practice728 words
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523 1917-02-02 7 The order limiting meals taken in hotels, restaurants, and dubs came into operation at borne on December 18. Meals begun between 6 and 980 p.m. must be limited to three courses. Meals begun at any other time must be limited523 words
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Article147 1917-02-02 7 What has the appearauce of a particularly dastardly murder is reported to have occurred in the islands outside Port S vettenbam. The victim is a Chinese named Ttan Seong.. A Chinese has been arrested in connection with the crime. It seems the unfortunate man’s body was found147 words
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2070 1917-02-02 8 From Our Special Correspondent. London, December 23. Mr. Lloyd George has no reason to com 5 lain of the w« Icomo which greeted his obut as Prior* Minister of England. From noon on Tuesday until the hour of the opening of2,070 words
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879 1917-02-02 8 A meeting of the Municipal Commission was held on Friday afternoon. The President (Mr. F. J. Hallifax) was in the chair and the others present were Dr. N. V. Sarny and Messrs. A. W. Bean, R. St. J. Braddell, W. A. Sims, J.879 words
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423 1917-02-02 8 By defeating the V. tI.C.A. on Saturday the S.H.C. now tiud themselves in the final of the S.F.A, enp competition, and will have to meet Shropshires I. in the contest for the trophy on Saturday. It is no disparageI rnent to the Y.M.C.A. to423 words
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2820 1917-02-02 9 T Singapore effort in connection with ,i National Mission of Repentance and vw began actively on January 26 a largely attonded meeting in the Vic♦*!Si Theatre was addressed by the Governor Arthur Young, G.C.M.G.), the Chief2,820 words
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325 1917-02-02 9 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, January 26. The following are (be entries for the Selangor Turf Club Races on February 6, 8 and 10. First Day. Race one. Taman, Will-o-the-Wisp, Silvia, Bean Brummell, Moment, Silverlight. Races two md five.—Princess Pat, Krong325 words
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Article166 1917-02-02 9 In exercise of the powers conferred on him by su> section (2) of section 16 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1910, the Governor iu 1 ouncii has been pleased to grant, for ape ud of six months from the 18th instant tiiu following exemptions from certain of166 words
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Article121 1917-02-02 9 Mr. Frederick Shepherd, who is acting for Mr. C. Alma Baker, the organiser of the Malayan Air Squadron Fund, has cabled to the Bank of England the sum of jG2,250, being the cost of Malaya No. 80 The Ashworth Hopo which haH generously been donated by Mr.121 words
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2274 1917-02-02 10 By Our Special Correspondent. London, Deoember 21. Perhaps the most vital episodes of the war for the moment belong to that portion of it which has to bo fought at home. I he new Premier's inaugural speech made short work2,274 words
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Article244 1917-02-02 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore share circular, dated January 25, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Quotations have scarcely varied during the week and only a trifling business can be reported. The Chinese New Year holidays passed off this year without any depreciation in244 words
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577 1917-02-02 10 Kidtbk’s Telioeams, London, January 25, 5-45 a.ci The Times, commenting on the report s the Royal Commission on public service* India, says: The commission has obvious] 11 done its work with quite exceptional c J and thoroughness. The fact that ever! memberKidtbk’s Telioeams, - 577 words
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Article148 1917-02-02 10 In the Kuala Lumpur Police Court on January 24 before Mr. A. W. Just, the Magistrate, Mr Thomas de Silva, at present of tko Kedah Government Service and late I' inancial Assistant in the F.M.S- police Financial department, was, says the Malay Mai!, formally charged with criminal148 words
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Article36 1917-02-02 10 Mr. G. P. Owen, secretary of the tl Racing Association, forwards us a copy the Straits Racing Calendar for 19*“' official organ of the association, which 18 usual, full of information respecting ±htt_Vifcraif.Q36 words
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1134 1917-02-02 11 A Ber ies of lectures to be delivered at the f, c x was most happily inaugurated on nilav when a largo audience listened for M d t a L hour and a half to what the Chief1,134 words
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Article316 1917-02-02 11 (From Our Own Cokrkspondknt.) Malacca, Jauuary 30. The opening day of the 1917 golf season was Tuesday the 23rd, when the weather was all that could be desired, and when every event saw numerous entries. The events and the results were as follow Men’s handicap—9 boles (tnedal316 words
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Article202 1917-02-02 11 The annual general meeting of the Bar of the Federated Malay States took place in the Supremo Court, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, 20th ult., Mr. F. J. Bryant, presiding. In the annual report of the chairman Mr. Bryant referred to the late honorary secretary, Mr. Robinson who, on202 words
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Article33 1917-02-02 11 We very gratefully acknowledge ten gramophone records from Mr. B. C \N ilmot, Jamentah Estate, for the inmates of tho Leper Hospital, to whom music is a pleasuro and consolation.33 words
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1105 1917-02-02 11 The annual meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club was held at the Exchange on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. A. Agnew presided, and the others present included :—the Hon. Mr. C. I. Carver, the Hon. Mr. F. M. Elliot, Lieut.-Commander Cator, R N., Mr.1,105 words
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321 1917-02-02 11 The committee of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange have had under consideration the question of trade after the war and as the outcome of several meetings the following resolutions were adopted 1. That this Chamber is of321 words
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121 1917-02-02 11 (From Our Own Corurspondbnt). PenaDg, January 27. Count Svanta, of Klinteberg, who baa been staying at the Kunnymoie Hotel, died this morning from heart failure. Tho deceased gentleman was a member of a Swedish noble family. He was a civil engineor, and about 48 years121 words
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Article39 1917-02-02 11 We aro informed from an extremely reliable sourco that there is no truth whatever in the rumour, circulated at Penang, to tho effect that His Excellency tho Governor will go home either in April or June.39 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1141 1917-02-02 12 af'ainbt Germany.—Straits Times, January ‘.6. UeadiDg through those German journals calle d The War" which arc printed in English at Shanghai we came across this delicious fragment: The blockade of England is inspired by purely moral motives. It is used as a rnea u uro of persuasionaf'ainbt Germany.—Straits Times, January ‘.6. - 1,141 words
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Article1069 1917-02-02 12 ’—Straits Times, January 27. Mr. Lloyd George is right when ho says that the war is not won yet. We have to face more terrible losses, and to bear more hideous atrocities before the end comes but there is none the loss a need to consider’—Straits Times, January 27. - 1,069 words
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Article1125 1917-02-02 12 Straits Tirnep, January 29. The newspapers from home by the last mail bear eloquent testimony to the amazbd indignation produced in Britain by Herr Bothmann-Hollweg’s peace speech. The declaration that Germany was forced to take up arms to defend justice and the liberty of national evolution produced— Straits Tirnep, January 29. - 1,125 words
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Article1127 1917-02-02 13 onslaught, means nothing else Straits Times, January 30. 3 re al German opinion of the war <- *ook for it in vain when we read the of the Kaiser, or the iron Hindenor the pliable Chancellor. The press uo guide because there is no free press trujan yonslaught, means nothing else — Straits Times, January 30. - 1,127 words
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Article1104 1917-02-02 13 Straits Times, January 81, Germany’s last hope has been described in a recent telegram. It is that a tierce ontbnrst of submarining will reduce the available British shipping to a point at which it will be impossible for Britain to carry on the triple duty of supplying— Straits Times, January 81, - 1,104 words
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Article1041 1917-02-02 13 Straits Times, February 1. Withiu the next three to six months Britain has to face the supreme test. Is it to be victory or is it to bo compromise—peace for the world and security for tlio smaller nations, or a mere truce during which each side willStraits Times, February 1. - 1,041 words
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Article192 1917-02-02 14 On January 26, while a liylam funeral procession was passing along Malay Street, Klang, with its usual noise and general bustle, Rays the Malay Mail, a crowd of liokiens attacked the procession, and a free fight ensued, one man being injured on the head. The police were192 words
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Article198 1917-02-02 14 A mooting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held in the Exchange on Monday afternoon to vote on the pro posal to nominate Mr. A. Hood-Begg as a temporary member of Legislative Council during the absence of Mr. C. W. Darbishire. Mr. F. L. Tomlin presided.198 words
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Article156 1917-02-02 14 On enquiry of the lion. Mr. Eu Tong Seng, the Times of Malaya learns that he has heard nothing more from Government reyarding the offir made by him to send, at us own ex pen so, a selectod contingent of work H ?nT aDiCH aDd hki,,ed156 words
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408 1917-02-02 14 A deputation consisting of Messrs. Lim Cheng Teik, Gob Taik Chee and Yeob Paik Tatt from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce waited upon the Hon. Mr. F. Seton James, C.M.G., the Colonial Secretary, at tho Governor’s office, Penang, on Tuesday, with reference408 words
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Article165 1917-02-02 14 Writing on the tin market on December 14 The Financier stated:—There is a slight easing in tin. following the execution of a moderate group of orders for consumption. American hunger for the metal continues. It is not only being bought in the States to fill the great165 words
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Article126 1917-02-02 14 The report of the Kledang Tin Mining Company, Limited, states that the accounts of the company for the year to February 29 show a loss of £962. The actual profit from operations carried on by the tributers f 1 ino T, mo T as £1 006 but gainst126 words
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Article74 1917-02-02 14 Tho rate of mortality in tho Settlement of Singapore for tho week ended January 20 was (30.90 per mille of tho population. The total number of doaths was 208, of which 144 woro male subjects and 64 female hZ U iT 0 K HC, l ,m cd2474 words
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606 1917-02-02 14 We are well aware that the burden i a upon the public lately has been a heavy n and we have been very reluctant to mb any further appeals through the Times. But when Orang Tuah' generously sent us 1501 to open606 words
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Article161 1917-02-02 14 The Straits Chinese Reading Club com menced its sixteenth session on Mod j night in the C C.A. Hall, Prinsep Stree*; The following office-bearers were elect Preßidont, Rev. W. Murray; secretary. Chin Chyo Fong; librarian, Mr. Lim 1 Pee. The president gave a roport of tho161 words
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1397 1917-02-02 15 rhe annual meeting of shareholders in i Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., v L was held in Hobart Masonic Hall on December 15. Mr. A. H. Ashbolt, chairman f directors, presided. There was a good tendance of shareholders, including Mr.1,397 words
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Article308 1917-02-02 15 The following report in a recent issue of the Ceylonese refers to the health of Sir John Auderson which has been somewhat unsatisfactory since he underwent an operation a few months ago:— We understand that His Excellency Sir John Anderson's illness, which was reported in our308 words
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Article1091 1917-02-02 15 (By Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 30. If a person apply for land in Selangor, the grant is not issued until the land has been surveyed; and in many instances, such is departmental promptitude, the issue of grants has been delayed for so long as five1,091 words
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322 1917-02-02 15 Before Mr. Justice Earnshaw at the Malacca Assizes, on Monday, Mohammed bin Hussain, who has also a number of aliases, was charged with forgery of two letters and false personation as a Government sorvant. The D.P.P. Mr. G, G. Seth, prosecuted and322 words
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Article246 1917-02-02 15 Second-Lieut. G. E. Neal, of tbu East Kents, son of Mr. G. F. Nea), of Kuala Lumpur, writes a letter to his father from which it would appear that he has boon transferred to a Tank. In the course of tho letter ho makes the interesting suggestion246 words
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424 1917-02-02 16 JHH’TKK’h TKLK«iKAMS Loudon, January 27. 6 p.m. Router learns that an Empire Resources Development Committee under the chair manship of Mr. Starr Jameson has boe-u formed to promote the development by the State of th«! Empire’s resources, with a view to assisting in the paymentJHH’TKK’h TKLK«iKAMS - 424 words
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Article225 1917-02-02 16 Uu tkk’s Tklkmums. Loudon, January 28. 9.35 a.m. Butuvia, official. Tremendous landslides have occurn d at Balusland and caused huge holes, practically engulfing the whole of the village and killing 3(H). The total casualties hitherto reach 600, London, January 29. 12.40 p.m. Ihe Hague: Ihe killed iu thoUu tkk’s Tklkmums. - 225 words
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Article38 1917-02-02 16 Rkutkh’h TkLK(HIAM>. London, January !(U, p.ru. Washington The War Department nn ~r B „m U Mexr' ,rBWB U London, January 28, 4,20 a.m. The American troops iu Mr-*;,.,. 1. the herd or, U in repoXRkutkh’h TkLK(HIAM>. - 38 words
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Article225 1917-02-02 16 RkL'TKr’s Tklk.ham. LondoD, January 25, 3.40 a.m. Madrid Au attempt was rnado on the life of tho Premier Count Romacones whilst travelling from Seville to Madrid. Ihe express ran over two sleepers placed on the rails but fortunately the train was not 1 derailed. London, January 29, 4.10RkL'TKr’s Tklk.ham. - 225 words
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Article238 1917-02-02 16 Reuter’s Telegrams. London, January 30, 12.25 a.m. The death has taken place of the Earl of Cromc r. London, January 30, 3.5 a.m. Lord Cromer had been ill for some time and was unable latterly to preside over the Dardanelles Commission. He died of a stroke lateReuter’s Telegrams. - 238 words
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Article119 1917-02-02 16 Reuter’s Telegram. London, January 26, 5.30 a.m. r I he 1’imoa says there seems to be a strong feeling among English houses that the German taint in the East India bides trade has not been completely eradicated It is thought that the standard set in Lord Islington’sReuter’s Telegram. - 119 words
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Article39 1917-02-02 16 Kkutkr's Telegram. London, January 30, 12.35 p.m Professor Fisher, the Minister for Ednca. tion, in a speech in London for greater co-operation between tho Universities men .oned that Oxford was doviBiw opcn overseas, American U.vor.t.cof Britain, the andKkutkr's Telegram. - 39 words
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Article10 1917-02-02 16 HlUTKIt’s Tklbgram. London, January 30, 8.15 p.m, WilsonHlUTKIt’s Tklbgram. - 10 words
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Article164 1917-02-02 16 Reuter's Telegbamb. London, January 81, 1.J5 a.m. The Roport of the Speaker’s Conference on Electoral Reform presents resolutions favouring manhood suffrage for all who are ten pound annual occupiers; a qualifying period of six months; the revisiou of the register every half year; the maintenance of the representationReuter's Telegbamb. - 164 words
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Article118 1917-02-02 16 Recter’s Tblegbams. London. January 24. 7 40 pin. Tokio There is a political crisis on purely domestic controversies. The defeat of the Government in the I>iefc and dissolution is expected. London, Janury 25, 5.25 p.m Tokio: The Emperor has dissolved parliament. London, January 25, 8.55 p.m. The JapaneseRecter’s Tblegbams. - 118 words
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Article39 1917-02-02 16 [The Straits Times is not responsible foi the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point Long, rambling epistles are liable to bt rejected or ruthlessly cut down.]39 words
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Article91 1917-02-02 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In my letter published in United Empire there is an error by which it is stated that tobacco planters work 16 davs a month. The context should be that tobacco planters have two holidays a month, the 1st and 16th, besides91 words
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Article147 1917-02-02 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—A hundred dollars sent to India bv bank meauR Bs.169 or less instead of Rs.175 in normal times. The Post Office will entertain but a limited number of applications for remittance bv xI.O. s of Lb 500. I could bring147 words
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Article100 1917-02-02 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir,- We will be grateful to Him that we have thus far the honour to be His instrument in the Divine Judgment that has come upon our enemies.” No-this is not an extract from a speech at the National Mission100 words
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Article150 1917-02-02 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,-I have read with much interest a with equal amusement Mr. Bailey’s U your paper of January 22. I sav amusement” because podantism J whon pushed to the extreme, alwayS'l ZV‘h“‘: imayJ0 t We re ind It is very unkind,150 words
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Article107 1917-02-02 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In the Straits Budget of January 26 you' print a long account of the half yearly meeting of the British North Borne! Company. In the opinion of the vast majority of residents and others, the country can never be properly107 words
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Article215 1917-02-02 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —After reading your article Malay an Man Power” in your issue of January 3 I wondered if it were not possible, a» Government wishes to get as many well-trained men in the field as early as can be. to215 words
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Article90 1917-02-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 29. At an extraordinary meeting of the Wagon Pachaung Wolfram Mines, Mr. Thorne, siding, said that instead of the shareholders being paid cash as had been suggested in London, they would take half in fully-paid shares in the new company and90 words
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Article113 1917-02-02 16 The town fire brigade received a call to vessel lying at the P. and O.Wharft on MonJaj afternoon. Fire had broken out in the bup ers, but was practically put out by the *bip own appliances, and it was only necessa y for the brigade to stand113 words
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1067 1917-02-02 17 The Slave-Drivers. TIMELY AND VIGOROUS NEUTRAL PROTEST. Can This Thing Go On Mr John C. Van der Veer, London editor ,e \msterdam Telegraaf, writes i becomes every day more surprising that 1 are still neutral countries in official r j!v relations with a Power which his f. [tself the enemy1,067 words
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837 1917-02-02 17 The following official telegrams were received at the British Legation, Bangkok, and appear in the local Times London, January 20. The shrieks of rage throughout Germany, beaded by a torrential new outburst of hysteria from the Kaiser, indicate plainly the terror837 words
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339 1917-02-02 17 A real war romance is described by the Paris correspondent of the Daily Mirror who says that Mile. Marguerite Bonrdier, a yonng girl, of Limoges, has been sentenoed to eight days’ imprisonment for disguising herself as a poilu and339 words
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Article46 1917-02-02 17 Pritchard. -On January 25, at tho Nursing Home, to Mr. and Mrs. F. Pritchard, a son. Hallifax.—On January 27, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, Mrs. F. J. Hallifax, a daughter. Taylor. —On January 81, at Sourabaya, to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Taylor, a daughter.46 words
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Article13 1917-02-02 17 Vincrkt—ALDis.—On December 9, at Balfiam, Derrick Vincent, of Singapore, to Kathleen Aldis.13 words
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Article164 1917-02-02 17 Sxnqapori, Fkijkuauy 1, 1917. EXCHANGE. Om London Bank 4 m/8 2/4| Demand 2/4} Private 8 a/a 2/4}} On Francs...;.. Bank T. T. 826 On India Bank T. T. On Hongkong...Bank d/d 2%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 03} Om Java Bank T. T. 187 Om Japan Bank M164 words
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Article361 1917-02-02 17 Singapore, Fkbkuary 1, 1017. MINING, s Vaiae Bayers Sellers. 10 10 Amp&ng 6.50 0.50 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1.10 10 10 Kan&boi 1.00 1.25 11 10 Kinta Association 7.60 41 £1 Kinfca Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 41 £1 Labat Mines 4.00 5 00 10 10. Malayan Collieries361 words
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Advertisement131 1917-02-02 17 NOTICE. The post tree once of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is #3.' a year. Tae post fre once oi the straits Bmiget is $14 year to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The sub-scrip:ions for shorter131 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article114 1917-02-02 1 General— Robber Items 1 Malaya n Roll of Honour 1 Para Rubber Exports 1 I'nited Hatang Rubber 1 Singapore Rubber Auctions 2 Testing Rubber 4 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty C Straits Rubber Exports 7 Penang Rubber Auction 7 Rubber Thefts 7 Telegrams— London Rubber Market 1 Meetings and Reports—114 words
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Article293 1917-02-02 1 Capt. Christiansen, of Rajah llitam Estate, 1 Rerna'u Hiv<jr, Toltik Anson, has returned 1 from leave, iIo joined the ranks of the j Benedicks while at homo and has brought j his brido out with Inm. Mr. A.C. Ilainnio, late manager of Messrs Harrisons and Crosfiold’s Kuala Lumpur293 words
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Article25 1917-02-02 1 Sernbrong.—2,667 lbs. Durian Sabatang. November and Decernb**r i:*\\ muted at I*2 Ibn. j tlic totul output jor tweve months is 80,712 lbs.25 words
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79 1917-02-02 1 From Our Own Correspondent. London, January 29. The rubber market continues steady with no great change since last report. Current quotations are Fine sheet 2/9 to 2/10 Crepe 2/9 2/10 Fine hard Para 3/1 3/2 The last report was as follows London, January79 words
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325 1917-02-02 1 We arc indebted to a friend at Tanglin Barrack?, who hopes his chance will soon coine “of wiping off a few scores,“ for a cutting from the Territorial Service Gazette containing an obituary notice regarding Eric Leggatt, formerly manager of325 words
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Article98 1917-02-02 1 Tin report of the Brunei Estates, Limited, states that tho crop harvested for tho year was 25,651 lbs., against an estimate of 35,000 11h„ the shortage bciDg chiefly due to the diflieußy of securing a sufficient number of tappers. The average maturo area was 107 acres, giving an98 words
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1023 1917-02-02 1 The tenth ordinary general meeting of the Pahang Consolidated Co., Ltd., was held on December 20. at Winchester House, E.C., Mr. .1. E. Champney (chairman) presiding. The Chairman said The larger expendi tore on development, together with the rise1,023 words
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Article135 1917-02-02 1 We are indebted to Messrs. Barlow and Company for the following statistics of the export of Para rubber from the four ports cf the Peninsula for varying periods from •January 1, 1916. The quantities are stated in lbs., with the figures tor the cot responding periods of135 words
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Article145 1917-02-02 1 A big land sale was concluded last week when Mr. T. V. Pillay, licensed auctioneer; Ipoh, sold by auction, two blocks of land, comprising 575 acres, 2 roods and 22 porches, she property of the United Batang Rubber Estates, Limited, of London and Ipoh. The property, which145 words
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1084 1917-02-02 2 A .-tueral meeting of the Kapar District planters’ Association was held at Sungei Serdang bungalow, on Wednesday, January j there being present Messrs. Noel Fisher nn the chair), R. S. Chantler. L. Mooijaart, \Y L. R. O’Brien, E.1,084 words
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685 1917-02-02 2 A general meeting of the Klang District Planters’ Association was held at the Klang Club on January 17, there being present:— Messrs. E. B. Prior (chairman), R. N. Hendrie, R. D. Greenhill, C. R. Harrison, R. Battiscombe, E.C. Wakefield. H. R. Quartley,685 words
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580 1917-02-02 2 The 279tb auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held on January 26 and 27, when there was offered for sale piculs 10,500.70 or 1,400,093 lbs. (tons 625.04). Prices realised Sheet smoked fine ribbed ...8188 to 8142580 words
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854 1917-02-02 2 The seventh ordinary general meeting of the Merbau Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on Dooember 15 at the registered offices of the company, Nos. 8 and 4, Great Wincheater Street, London, E.C., Mr. E. E Moreau (chairman of the company) Tho854 words
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3044 1917-02-02 3 The eighth ordinary general meeting of the Kembia Rubber Estates, Limited, was hold on 1 >ccombor 19, nt the offices of tho company, 4. Lloyd’s Avenue, Fenchurch Street, E.C., Mr. T. C. Owen (chairman of the company! presiding.3,044 words
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464 1917-02-02 3 The report of tho Pilmoor Rubber Company, Limited, states that rubber harvested amounted to 261,480 lbs. against an estimate of 250,000 lbs. and a last year’s production of 205,930 lbs. Tho f.o b. cost amounted to 11.36 d., against an464 words
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Article152 1917-02-02 3 A mooting of the directors of the Cheuipedak Rubber and Gambier Estates, Ltd., was hold at Shanghai on January 11, to consider the annual accounts for the year ended October 31, 1916. The profit on the year’s working is Tls. 45,587.78. The balance at credit of profit152 words
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2654 1917-02-02 4 Mr II. Robinson presided at the annual <„o<ral meeting of Glenealy Plantations, 7 llta R Reid utnoonou Monday at Gresham ij\ a se. Others present were Messrs. H. A. hV. (i v > st?UjiU (manager), Cooper, F. ti j. M.2,654 words
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702 1917-02-02 4 A correspondent writes in The Times Trades Supplement: It is a matter of common knowledge that it is not possible by chemical tests to discover tbo class of facts most nocossary to the rubber user. In order to form an opinion respecting the industrial properties702 words
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1232 1917-02-02 5 Tho annual general melting of the Johore Planters’ Association was held in the Exchange Booms on Monday. Mr. A. L. Buyers was iu tho chair, and the others present wero Messrs. W. N. Gawler, C. W. Bradburne, Jas. Anderson,1,232 words
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453 1917-02-02 5 The report of the Plantations Trust, Ltd., states that, after the extremely unfoitunate condition in which the board found the Trust’s affairs (the loss on tho previous period of 15 months to September 30, 1915, having been £36,599, added to previous453 words
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1172 1917-02-02 5 The sixth annual ordinary general mooting of the Devon Estates (Malacca), Limited, was held on December 12, at the offices of the company, 2 4, St. Mary Axe, E.C., Mr. Geo. B. Dodwell (chairman of the company) presiding.1,172 words
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522 1917-02-02 5 The directors of the Perak Rubbu Valley Co., Ltd., report as follows Your directors have the pleasure to submit their report and accounts for the year endt.2 September 30, 1916. No extensions have been undertaken during the year, and the522 words
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2411 1917-02-02 6 The ficvcnth ordinary general meeting of Mpmbakut Rubber, Limited, was held on number 18, at the offices, 37, Threadneedle D frVt EC.. Sir William Baillie Hamilton, K C M G C.B. (chairman of the company), 1 Chairman2,411 words
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313 1917-02-02 6 The report of the Taiping Rubber Plauta Limited, states that the output of dry rubber during the year was 627,430 lbs., as compared with 484,930 lbs. in the previous year. Of tbo rubber produced, 510,016 lbs. were sold at an average313 words
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Article92 1917-02-02 6 For tho poriod from February 2 to 8, 1917, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at 2s 11 Id por lb., and tho duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with92 words
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2156 1917-02-02 6 Tbe sovontb ordinary general mooting of the shareholders of the Tangkah Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on December 15, in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association, Incorporated, 38, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. George Croll (chairman of tbe company) presiding.2,156 words
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Article198 1917-02-02 7 The report of tho Sembilan Estates Co., Ltd., Htates that tho net profit for the year, after allowing for depreciation, but subject to excess profits duty, is £84,792, which, with tho balance brought forward of £2,190, makes a total of £86,982. Deducting rnana ger’s commission authorised at the198 words
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Article105 1917-02-02 7 The Straits exports of rubber for nine mouths to end September were 56,637 tons, against 39,036 tons for the corresponding period of IHl5 an iucroase of 17,601 tons! The value of the rubber exported to tho end of September was approximately JEI6 399,133. To tho United Kingdom105 words
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Article85 1917-02-02 7 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen. Dennys and Co. at their p•? :tion salo at Penan*', on January 25 c. Per Picul, smoked ribbed sheet $135 to $l4l No. 2 smoked sheet 112 132 Unsmoked sheet 122 125 No. 2 uusmoked sheet85 words
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Article162 1917-02-02 7 Mr. H. A. horror, the Ipoh magistrate, had before him on Saturday a case in which a lalay tapper was charged with the theft of o °“7tf b r fro 0 belonging S? Lo d y- at tbo 4th Milo, (ioptcItoad. I bolt* having boon suspected, savs iut162 words
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1017 1917-02-02 7 Stock Singapore Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser A Co’s Capital Value Companies. Prices, Closing Prices, 1 1916. 1916. December 19. February l. 150 000 a/- 35% 60% Anglo-Malay 12,8 10/. la/. OJOOO XI1,017 words
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