The Straits Budget, 23 February 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-02-23 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXXI No. 3080 Singapore, Friday. February 23. 1917. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article283 1917-02-23 1 leaders— Malayan Man-Power 10 Germany’s Grievances 10 Developments 10*11 The Submarine Scare 11 Help Our Naval Men 11 Before the Storm ...11*12 Loom, and Gknkral— Local and Personal 1*2 Taiping Wedding The War 3-7 Selangor Club 7 Earthquake and Floods... 7 Notes trom Malacca 7 Pmaug Turf283 words
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Article3999 1917-02-23 1 v* m f P l C( C j Wednesday two n R stolen pron, V J Ct °?i 0f lliH Roaestly rotainbraeVt P urn ID th 4° form a ancl •Chauta” „f S M D °u- e was du,urred ''“foi, Pasir V:,°* Ul S>iosaporo Rubber P ar3,999 words
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633 1917-02-23 2 Hollowing is tho report of the director, of r Tln inin Company Limited, to bo presented to shareholder. Il the meeting on the 28th instant: 8 ai Your directors hare plessnre in submittim. herewith tbe company's balance633 words
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Article157 1917-02-23 2 A pretty wedding took place on February 15 at All Saints Church, Taiping, when Mr Richard E. Morris, of Siemens Brothers, Singapore, was married to Miss Esther M. B. White, late of the Singapore General Hospital nursing staff. The Rev. E. A. Hone, M.A. (Chaplain of North Perak)157 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1896 1917-02-23 3 Reuter’s Telegrams. Western Campaign. increasing activity now REPORTED. Congestion of American Traffic. Rbutbr’8 Telegrams. London, February 14, 10.45 p.in. Field Marshal Haig reports: We captured strong point south east of Grandecourt, ta kin‘’ some prisoners. We penetrated for >50 yards the defences north east of Arras, reaching theReuter’s Telegrams. * - 1,896 words
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Article2767 1917-02-23 3 German Offensive. FIGHTING IN THE CHAMPAGNE AREA. Attitude of Neutral States. London February 16, 5.5 p.m. A French communiquo says The enemy bombarded our Butte de Mesnil and Maisons de Champagne front very intensely. He succeeded, with the aid of the explosion of several mines, in penetrating a2,767 words
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Article3606 1917-02-23 4 British Advance. SOME VALUABLE POSITIONS TAKEN. Submarining Situation not Alarming London, February 16, 11.30 p.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports We made a successful raid to tho south east of Souchez. An enemy party reached our lines northeast of Armentieres, but it was immediately driven out with losses. In air-fighting3,606 words
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Article1302 1917-02-23 5 How British Won Miraumont REUTER DESCRIBES THE FIGHTING, London, February 18, 10.55 p.n. Field-Marshal Haig reports On the Anore, on Satnrday, we took 774 prisoners. Three waves of German infantry in the morning, accompanied by supporting troops, attacked our new positions at Bailloscourt farm and came under our1,302 words
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Article1317 1917-02-23 6 The Fighting Lines. LULL AFTER THE RECENT ACTIVITY. British War Finance. London, February 20, 0.10 a.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports a successful raid south of Souchez, in which we blew up a mine shaft and destroyed several occupied dugouts. London, F'ebruary 20, 1.50 a.m, A French communique says there1,317 words
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Article1875 1917-02-23 6 Submarining. ATTITUDE OF NEUTRAL STATES. Britain’s Future Policy. London, February 21, 7.45 a.m. The Swedish press denounces the sub marining of Sweden’s biggest sailing shin the Hugo Hamilton, bound from Valparaiso for Sweden, with a cargo of saltpetre and contrasts this flagrant breach of international law with the1,875 words
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Article244 1917-02-23 7 The annual report of the Selangor Club for 1916 states: One hundred and eight new members joined during the year under review, and tbe active membership on December 31 was 1,525. On the last day of the year there were twenty eight candidates awaiting election. It was esti244 words
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Article125 1917-02-23 7 According to the AI Kibla Shereefian, an organ published at Mecca which is permitted by the censor to circulate freely in Egypt the Grand Sheri! or KiDg of the Hedjaz, to give him his latest title, recently visited Jeddah. During his stay there he was the guest125 words
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124 1917-02-23 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 20. The Resident of Bali (Sumatra) reports that daring the earthquake at Boeleleng 14 persons were killed and upwards of 1,276 bouses and 181 temples were damaged or totally destroyed in124 words
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Article524 1917-02-23 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, February 21. Mr. L. O. H. Bruyeres, late of Messrs. Sime Darby and Co., has left for Bahau, Kuala Pilah. The marriage took place last week of Mr. Goh Kay Seng, nephew of Mr. Ong Cheng Wi, and the eldest daughter of524 words
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Article87 1917-02-23 7 From Our Own Corrkspondknt. Penang, February 20. The committee of the Penang Turf Club has given from the proceeds of the last race meeting $2,000 to the local relief fund, $l,OOO each to tho St. Dunstan’s Home and Officers’ Families funds, $5OO to Queen Mary’s Fund,87 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article161 1917-02-23 7 The Penang Bisley op'ms on Satnrday, at 2.30 p.m., with the Cadets' competition (handicap, 100 and 150 yards), and the Ladies’ competition (handicap, 100 and 200 yards at 4 p.m.). On Sunday, at 7a m the competitions are the Bar Challenge Cap (200, 500 and 600 yards, open161 words
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Article144 1917-02-23 7 The Singapore Gulf Club President’s Team vs. Captain’s Team foursome match for Saturday afternoon, February 24, is as follows, players being particularly requested to observe the starting times: 3 p.m.—Urquhart and Ruchwaldy v. Stricklaud and Rayner. 3.5 p.m.—Doig and Freshwater v. Ker and Knox Wilson. 810 p.m.—Sturrock and Raper144 words
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Article308 1917-02-23 7 In spite of the ground being as slippery as a skating rink quite a good game was seen between Officers and Tbe Rest on the S.C.C. ground on Wednesday. Neither side was able to muster fifteen men, each being one short. The Rest wore the olub colours, but were308 words
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114 1917-02-23 7 The Overseas Club Journal says :—A very pleasing instance of the generosity of the people of the Straits Settlements and the F.M.S. is afforded by a letter from Mr. A. W. Firm stone, the Director of Education in the Colony. Our correspondent, in forwarding a draft114 words
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Article42 1917-02-23 8 [The Strait* I'uues is not responsible fu* the opinions ot Kb correspondents. Correspond* nts should boar in mind thut lett* rs ruini b 1 short uod to tho point. Long, rambheg pistles are liable to be rejected or iiithlessly **tit duwn.j42 words
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Article50 1917-02-23 8 To tliu Editor ut the Straits Times. Sir,—On .January 11 wo had 17 inches of ram io the lit hours, an 1 the total for the ineuth amounted to I i.77 inches. \ours, etc., E. 11. H liAKKINS. Langkon Kstato, Kudat, 11.N. Borneo, February 6, 1917.50 words
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Article109 1917-02-23 8 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, Many woul 1 like our young fellows to feel tin re in real and deep interest in them as they leave Malaya to go and fight for us, for truth, honour and justice but as it cannot be109 words
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188 1917-02-23 8 To the F.ditor of the Straits Times. Sir,—May I ask the responsible parties why the publication in your paper of tho output of the L’lu Piali Mine for last month was delayed until the 16tb inst. The question of late publication of tho previous month’s188 words
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Article1569 1917-02-23 8 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Not long ago I was instrnmental in sending tit man to join the army from an estate already adequately furnished with European assistants of which I was one. Shortly aft. r his departure I received a censorious letter from the1,569 words
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Article190 1917-02-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —If a certain young Scotchman who was staying at the Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, recently, could have seen the dis gust caused by his 4 wild remarks he would in future, try to be a gentleman or as near to190 words
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Article132 1917-02-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Through the medium of your columns I beg to draw the attention of the authorities to the disgraceful and dangerous condition of McNair lioad. The road is used by three or four T.T.S.” hospital officials on duty daily they have all132 words
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Article167 1917-02-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. i 8 ,r .-R“®oor has it generally that two ladies, wives of highly.placed and highly salaried officials, are engaged as teachers in one of the Government schools. If this is ho, would the Government, through the proper channel, let the public167 words
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Article167 1917-02-23 8 TutboElitor of the Strait, Time,. .Sir,-With reference to v<>ur v,,» war* ioir ee„t of Verdun fairly clone U a* froutier. lue lu the tel. K rama published in the issue it 18 staU d under Comment f. perations. u tue Ttje f,ClDe of the fighting in Chamnj is167 words
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Article427 1917-02-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The argument put forward in favour of the above subject by Mr. Cathir Uauoo that it should be a 44 Tamil Representation’ and not—as in his opinion—an one sided 44 Indian Representation is really surpris ing! I certainly admit that Tamils427 words
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Article251 1917-02-23 8 A correspondent writes: Ono of the notices put up in tramcars is that passengers are forbidden to enter or leave a car whilst the same is in motion, or words to that effect, and yet my experience as a daily tramcar passenger is that the drivers rarely if251 words
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Article966 1917-02-23 9 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, February 14. L T pou the whole, the new year’s meeting 0 f the Selangor Turf Club may be regarded „u a oreat success. Of the winning owners M, F. S. Goodall comes first with five wins to Wcredit; Mr. Lee966 words
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281 1917-02-23 9 It is with deep regret that we (Times of Malaya) have to record tho tragic death which occurred in the early Jiours of February 14 at the French Tekka Mines, of Mr. S. Marguet, the chief electrical engineer of the mines, who281 words
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Article186 1917-02-23 9 It is understood that the action of the Government Chanda Department in raising the price of chandn a couple of months ago has had the effect of greatly lessening the consumption of chandn. This is in a way an unexpected development, says The Times of Malaya,186 words
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Article113 1917-02-23 9 An ordinance is to be introduced into the Legislative Council with tho object of permitting the new edition of the statute laws of the Colony, the preparation of which is authorised by Ordinance XXIII of 1910, to be published by instalments and to become operative volume113 words
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Article88 1917-02-23 9 The rato of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended February 10 was 31.02 per millo of tho population. The total number of deaths was 218, of which 145 wero male subjects and 73 female Convulsions claimed 21, phthisis 38, malaria fever 26, beriberi88 words
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1171 1917-02-23 9 At St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday afternoon the marriage was solemnised of Mr. W. A. Wilson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilson, of Rotherham, Yorkshire, and Miss Winifred White, second daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. J.1,171 words
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Article275 1917-02-23 9 To have been sent home to England from Hongkong by the Government for the par* pose of joining up, to bo in the army proper for four day-), and subsequently to be sent back to Hongkong wounded is an experience which has fallen to few in275 words
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Article196 1917-02-23 9 The funeral of tho late Mr. Lee Keng Keat took place on Sanday. The cortege left his residence No. 81, Amoy Street, for the burial ground, Serangoon Road, at 11 a.m.The band of the Shropshire Light Infantry and the Alhambra band were in attendance196 words
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Article166 1917-02-23 9 A sensation was caused at Kuala Selangor and in the whole of the Port Weld district recently, when the news got abroad that a tiger had bagged a human boiog in broad daylight- It appears, according to the Times of Malaya, that threo Chinese were fishing,166 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1218 1917-02-23 10 best in his country’s traditions.—Straits Times, February 16. When a man doos not want to do an unpleasant duty be is usually fertilo in excuses. Grouse at it though wo may, lifo in Malaya is, on the wholo, an oasy pleasant lifo, and there is not behind usbest in his country’s traditions.—Straits Times, February 16. - 1,218 words
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Article979 1917-02-23 10 unto others as sho would be done by.—Straits What are they A German will tell you that the supreme grievance of his country is that Britain is trying to starve it. From tho remarkable letter of the late Professor Owatkin which wo published yesterday it would be inferredunto others as sho would be done by.—Straits - 979 words
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Article1090 1917-02-23 10 Invasion suggest. —Straits Times, February 119, The German offensive in the Champa™, region may bo no more than a feint or movement to defend the railway, as one account suggests. The details to hand so far are not very precise, but we conclude that the enemy has thought betterInvasion suggest.—Straits Times, February 119, - 1,090 words
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Article1070 1917-02-23 11 for wanton aggrossion.—Straits Times, Vr V\i»narn QA I s too soon yet to say that submarining ■bas failed. There are substantial losses day ■ty Jay. but the rate of destruction would ■have to be four to five times greater before :e position could be regarded as gravefor wanton aggrossion.—Straits Times, Vr V\i»narn QA - 1,070 words
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Article1184 1917-02-23 11 any other clnb in Singapore.- -Straits Times, February 21. We want to ask for something to-day. It is to the Government we appeal for a plot of land in the vicinity of the Palmer godowns, and we want the free use of it, or at anyany other clnb in Singapore.- -Straits Times, February 21. - 1,184 words
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Article1046 1917-02-23 11 -Straits Times, February 22. We can recall no time since the war began when there has been so little real information available as to the situation in the various points of war interest. The other day, the tone of messages received about operations in the Champagne district-Straits Times, February 22. - 1,046 words
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1917 1917-02-23 12 From Our Special Correspondent. London, January 12. During the last few days tbe country has been looking after itself, more or less. The Prime Minister, accompanied by Lord Milner, has been visiting Rome—reversing the historic role of Caractacus —and putting the1,917 words
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535 1917-02-23 12 The annual business and social uieetinu m the Presbyterian Church was held i n n t 2 Manse on Wednesday. The Minister (thelU W. Cross, M.A.) presided over a good compani of members and friends. The proccediS opened with prayer and singing535 words
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Article191 1917-02-23 12 As a result of a collision between a mote car and tho ricksha in which she ww travelling, Mrs. V. Rodrigues, of Chang J lB Chuan Place, is now lying in hospital sunei* ing from serious injuries. The colli 810 occurred in New Bridge Road near l191 words
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1019 1917-02-23 13 M, F I win Oliver writes in a Home paper if there is oncers in ry regarding most of cuiiJ itions which will arise when the war U vo- a safe forecast can ba made that J,. 11,019 words
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266 1917-02-23 13 It is estimated that at the end of March next, when the sale of opium will be definitely stopped, there will still remain about 800 chests of Indian opium unsold in Snangbai. Tbe Chinese Government is re|H>rted as willing to buy up266 words
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Article228 1917-02-23 13 A meeting of tbe Medical Students’ Literary Association was held at 8 45 p.m. on Friday, the 16th, with tho Hon. Dr. Gilmore Ellis, MD, iu the chair. The attendance was satisfactory as usual in spite of tbe foul weather that prevailed during the latter part of the day.228 words
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Article76 1917-02-23 13 A proposed amendment to tho Courts Ordinance of 1907 will enable the Supreme Court Judges to be appointed Judges of the District Courts in the exorcise of the civil jurisdiction of such courts, the object being to set free eligible cadets for military service outside tho76 words
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Article40 1917-02-23 13 The output for the first half of the month of February is as follows No. 1 No. 2 Dredge. Dredge Hours run 285 803 Cubic yds. treated. 42,000 49,000 Total piculs 450.28 Realised on sale $25,708.-840 words
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Article1520 1917-02-23 13 We publish below extracts from Messrs. Mocatta and Goldsmid's review of the silver market in the past year. One of the most important statements made therein is that the huge demand for the metal exceeded production, and that1,520 words
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Article52 1917-02-23 13 Mrs. Keeser, Adolpbi Hotel, has sent to the National Association of the Orphaus of the War (France) 373 pieces of clothing and francs 34**, centimes 80 in cash as a first contribution from Singapore. Mrs. Ueeser will bo verv glad to roceive gifts of clothing for52 words
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1286 1917-02-23 14 Tlio Viceroy oi India, in the course of a spec :b at Delhi on February 7. said I turn now to a question of very great importance on which 1 think, there in no real difference of opinion between1,286 words
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420 1917-02-23 14 Tho eighth annual general meeting of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Limited, was held at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Saturday. There were present, says the Straits Echo, Messrs. W, H. Thorne, in the chair, M. C. Corbett, R. P. Brash, O.420 words
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Article186 1917-02-23 14 Reuter's Telegram. London, February 17, 1.40 p.m. The Times’ military correspondent draws attention to the grievances of India Army oflic rs in respecl of tho pay of officers pr moted to be captains and majors under tli.!uew rule and also in respoct of tho sick fu-lough p y.Reuter's Telegram. - 186 words
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Article132 1917-02-23 14 Reuter’s Telegram. London, February 16, 1.50 pm. In a paper before the Society of Arts Professor Mix well Lefroy said that great obstacles to the development of the silk industry in India were the sweated condition of a large proportion of the workers, the lack ofReuter’s Telegram. - 132 words
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Article101 1917-02-23 14 Reuter’s Telegram. London, February 20, 12.20 p.m. Tho City Corporation has given £250 yearly for nine years towards the endowment of tho School for Oriental Studies. The Goldsmith’s Company has given jE.VOOO (in the War Loan), the Chartered Bank of India £1,C00 donation and £100 yearly for fiveReuter’s Telegram. - 101 words
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Article73 1917-02-23 14 Reuter’s Telegram. London, February 18, 1.10 a.m. The Imperial Institute, referring to experiments being conducted in India regarding the comparative merits of different varieties of poppy for opium production, says there seems no reason why m course of time an Indian product equal to the Turkish shouldReuter’s Telegram. - 73 words
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Article29 1917-02-23 14 Reuter’s Telegram. London February 21, 12.55 p.m. Washington The Senate has passed the bill appropriating five millions sterling for the purchase of the Danish West Indies?Reuter’s Telegram. - 29 words
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Article27 1917-02-23 14 Reuter’s Telegram. London, Fobruary 17, 8.10 a.m. There has been sharp fighting in Cuba, and tho rebels wero defeated seventeen miles west of Havana.Reuter’s Telegram. - 27 words
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722 1917-02-23 14 In his report to be presented at the an„„ i general meeting of the Straits Branch of Royal Asiatic Society, to be held at Hal u Museum, on Tuesday, February 27 th* secretary, Mr. I. H. Burkill, says h n722 words
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Article133 1917-02-23 14 His Excellency Sir John Anderson, says the Times of Ceylon, has given the lead which has been persistently asked for for two and a half years and the needs ot the Empire so urgently demand. The supreme moment of the war is at hand, and Sir John Anderson,133 words
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Obituary72 1917-02-23 14 obituary. Reutbr’s Telegrams. London, Febrnary 19, 1.10 p.m. The death is announced of SurgeonGeneral Sir Benjamin Franklin. London, February 21, 7.45 a.m. San Antonio: The death is announced of General Funston DEATH. Chan.— Mrs. Cban Swee Kim, the beloved motbar of Messrs. Cban Tong Hiang and Cban Teng Toon, died72 words
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160 1917-02-23 15 H We spoke rather strongly a few days ago m. t j ie thoughtless frivolity of some of onr H i1D o men and women, Bunny Hugging,” Donkey Troting and the like in these m iul160 words
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124 1917-02-23 15 —Keute* Washington, October 28. I Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British Ambassador, has i-sued a denial of a report publishKj here to the effect that the Prince of Wales ■ad consented to be honorary sponsor to the ■ill to be given in—Keute* - 124 words
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Article864 1917-02-23 15 The Timei—July 4, 1916. I To the Editor of The Times. I Sir.—I have served at the front for nearly Itwo years, and every time I come home on ■leave I am more astonished to find how some ■people still take the war. I may say I864 words
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461 1917-02-23 15 Another link with the older generation of the Malay community of Perak has been Bevered by the sad death, which occurred on February 18 at his residence in Gopcng Road, Ipob, of Inche Hussein, the Orang Kaya Kaya Datoh Laksamana, a member461 words
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Article80 1917-02-23 15 (Fbom Our Own Corrhspondknt.) Penang, February 21. The Singora correspondent of the Penang Gazette states that the last rail of the Ootopao-Kedah extension of the Siamese Soutnern Railway was laid on the 15th inst. For the present three construction trains per week will be run to the80 words
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1139 1917-02-23 15 The fourth annual general meeting of the shareholders of Wearne Brothers, Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company, Orchard Road, on Wednesday, Mr. C. F. F. Wearne presiding. Others present were Mr. T. J. B. Wearne, Capt. J. Craig1,139 words
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272 1917-02-23 15 The first general meeting of members of this Provident Society was held at the Selangor Catholic Club, by kind permission of the President, last Saturday, writes the hon. secretary. A large number of members were present and keen interest was evinoed in the272 words
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Article116 1917-02-23 15 (From Our Own Corrbsfondsnt.) Penang, February 20. The Fu'i Court of Appeal comprising Sir John Bucknill, K.C., Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward and Mr. Justice SprouJe com* in On cod in the Supreme Court to-day, the hearing of tho appeal of the Banking and Trading Corporation Naudiu116 words
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Article122 1917-02-23 15 The litigation between Mr. J. H. Robertson and Mr. A. N. Dumarosq came to an end in the Supremo Court at Kuala Lumpnr on February 14, when Mr. Dumaresq offered to Mr. Robertson his most ample apologies for the very unfortunate occurrence and expressed his sincere regret122 words
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1803 1917-02-23 16 Mr. Alfred C. Hunter, of Singapore, has been interviewed in England by the British Export Gazette which says Judged by tho standard of population the throe Settlements and nino Federated States which are comprehended under the term British Malaya1,803 words
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642 1917-02-23 16 Following is the report by the directors to the fourth annual general meeting of shareholders, to be held on Monday, February 26: Your directors have pleasure in submitting herewith their report together with a duly audited statement of accounts for642 words
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Article54 1917-02-23 16 Among the New Year honours appears the name of vico-Admiral Grant, C. 8., who has been made a Knight Commander of the Bath. It is well-known that he succeeded Sir Thomas Jerram on this station after being engaged in special services with the home fleet54 words
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408 1917-02-23 16 We (Singapore Diocesan Magazine I to say that the Rev. R. G. Ryott whn a in June to take up the work in p~ r,v I Wellesley felt himself unable to perform 1 B work he had undertaken, and leffctheSwSlß in408 words
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248 1917-02-23 16 We regret to record the death in tragic circumstances of Mr. Jack Harper, a member of the Bandman Opera Company, which bas just terminated its season in Singapore. It was on its way to Ipoh and early on February 15 deceased was248 words
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Article181 1917-02-23 16 The Alor Star “Our Day” Fund had as piece de resistance —a buffalo hgbt between Chapang, the unbeaten champa? o of Perlis and Manora, the challenger. Th* 9 says the Pinang Gazette, was reserved for the last day and drew a huge crowd estimated at 15,000181 words
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758 1917-02-23 17 T1 fa iiure of the Gorman potato harvest, BH iU Rotterdam correspondent, ia continuKb!conii>8 IU0re »PP«6nl, and is h»»i K R •>. a tTect s. Even the great industrial R rl0 j Essen and DUsseldorf have had R‘ tr *fctkly758 words
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Article58 1917-02-23 17 1*1 B Dera l meeting of tbo Straits i ar place nf°t ya Asiatic Society will ‘-*ks M, lu 1 Je Society’s rooms in the 27m' IUu 5 P-m. 011 Tuesday, i. ani after the business of the (JMriPn tran "acted, Mr. H. N. K.’ n i58 words
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490 1917-02-23 17 The Straits Echo says: At the Magistrate’s Cour*, Klang, before Mr N T R. Jarrett, E. G. Bothwcll, assistant manager of Sungei Rasa Estate, was charged with having on the 4th inst., at bis bungalow-c< mmitted a serious offence upon Ng Chi,490 words
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288 1917-02-23 17 We are asked to give publicity to the following letter, dated December 27, 1916, addressed to His Excellency the Governor, Sir A. H Young, G.C.M.G., by the chairman of the Finance Committee of the Red Cross Society and of the Order288 words
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233 1917-02-23 17 The work of putting in order the Rumanian Petroleum fields, which had been damaged by the English commission of destruction, I has proceeded with such rapidity that within a few weeks work will be resumed ia some of the oil233 words
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Article217 1917-02-23 17 For some weeks past a committee has been considering the best method of keeping green the memory of thousands who have given their lives for the Empire in this great war. The memorial is to be given to the next-of-kin or the nearest representatives of every man217 words
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Article70 1917-02-23 17 Cubah Bbng Chkano.— On February 16, at Mr. Tan Kheam Hock’s residence, 80, Enggor Street, to Mr. and Mrs. Cheah Bong Cbeang, a sod. Penang papers please copy. Giles. —On February 9, at Aberdeen, to Mr. and Mrs. James Giles, of Nordanal Estate, a daughter. Gauld. —On February 17,70 words
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Article89 1917-02-23 17 Morris—White. —On February 15, at All SaiDts Church, Taiping, by the Rev. E. A. Hone, M.A..Chaplain of North Perak, Richard Edwin Morris, of Siemens Bros., Singapore, to Esther Mary Butler White, late of the General Hospital Nursing Staff, Singapore. Wilson—White —On February 17, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, by89 words
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Article179 1917-02-23 17 Simuaporr, Fkbruary 22, 1917. EXCHANOB. Oh Lohooh ••••..Bank 4 m/s 2/4| Demand 2/41 Private B m/a 2/5 Oh Francs Bank T. T. 825 Oh India Bank T. T. Oh HoN<»KOHa...Bank d/d i°opm Oh BHAMenAi ...Bank d/d 851 Oh Java Bank T. T. 1871 Oh Japan Bank 1091179 words
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Article356 1917-02-23 17 HiNoaPORB, Fshbuary 22, 1917. MINING. Buyers Sellers, 10 10 Ampang 6.00 7.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1.10 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 1.26 13 10 Kinta Association 9.76 10.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 41 41 Lahat Mines 4.00 5 00 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.00356 words
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Advertisement132 1917-02-23 17 NOTICE. The post tree pnce of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is #Ss a year. Tne post free price ot the Straits Budget is f U y»ar to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for132 words
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The Straits Budget. RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article49 1917-02-23 1 Gknkral— Rubb* r Items 1 Java Produce Market 1 Rubber in 1916 Plantation Rubber 2 January Rubber Returns 2 Singapore Rubber Auction 2 Mkbtinuh and Rki'orts— Now Serendah Rubber 1 Radclla Rubber 2 Ain pat Rubber Estato *3 Rraunston Rubber Report 3 London and Singai'Oßk Ruhukk Pricks 349 words
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Article396 1917-02-23 1 Mr. W, Friedlander, of Sungei S&l&k Estate, Siliau, iH leaving for home to join up. Tho I'reanger Hubbcr Maatschappy is about to augment its capital to 1,000,000 guilder*). Tho rubber factory of tho Way Halim Estate, Tandjong Karang Lampongs, wan burned down on tho 4th inst. Tho Soonda396 words
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1573 1917-02-23 1 The seventh annual general meeting of the New Serendah Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at tho company’s registered offices, N. 1, Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday morning, with Mr. F. O. Harvey in the chair, others present being Messrs.1,573 words
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Article161 1917-02-23 1 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on tbo position of the Java produce market for the week ending February 16:— Batai ia, February 16. Rubber.—This market has considerably strengthened, First Grados fetching per half161 words
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879 1917-02-23 2 M<lgar8 Gow, Wilson and Stanton, Ltd., tbeif rubber market report for the year fc !inrs« in 1916 has been carried on under B unr*'oucy conditions introduced early ■*,915 "Generally speaking, the produce ■u n-aclied consumers with wonderful reguKtv879 words
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1263 1917-02-23 2 A firm of brokers well known for the interest it takes in rubber shares has issued a very instructive pamphlet dealing with the prospects, which are good/.and the probabilities, which do not lack enticements, of plantation rubber possibilities, says the L. aud C.1,263 words
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Article134 1917-02-23 2 Jimah.—lB,ssB lbs. Kelantan Rubber Estates.—ll,l44 lbs. Bukit Sembawang.—77,loo lbs. Singapore United.—39,ooo lbs. Siak (Sumatra). —25,395 lbs. Malacca Rubber Plantations.—3o6,4oo lbs. Indragiri (Sumatra). —14,960 lbs.; three months 45,192 lbs. Bukit Je10t0ng.—5,445 lbs.; eight months 42,391 lbs. Pulau 8u1ang.—6,827 lbs.; seven months 27,613 lbs. Djapoera (Sumatra). —28,618 lbs. Puoggor134 words
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Article85 1917-02-23 2 Writing under Wednesday’s date, Messrs. Barlow and Co. report: The quantity catalogued for this week’s auction was 817 tons. Thore was a good demand for all grades and prices wero well maintained. Ribbed smoked sheet sold up to 8155, an advance of 81, but oDly one lot85 words
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679 1917-02-23 2 Following is the report by the directors to tho seventh ordinary annual general meeting of shareholders in Radella Rubber Estate, Ltd., to bo held at Malacca, on Friday, March 2: The directors have pleasure in submitting the balanco sheet aud679 words
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1500 1917-02-23 3 The third annual general meeting of the Ampat (Sumatra) Kubor Estate, Limited, was hold on January 5, at 5, Whittington Avenue, E C., Mr. Douglas W. Lovell, presiding. The Chairman said I have again to regret the1,500 words
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Article320 1917-02-23 3 The report of the Braunston (Malay) Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the profit for tho yoar, aftor writing off £926 for depreciation of buildiugs, machinery, etc., was £29,039, which, with tho amount brought forward, £6,729, makes a total of £35,799. Deducting tho interim dividend of 10 per320 words
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1008 1917-02-23 3 Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange FraserTro* Capital Value Companies. Prices. Closing Prjl, 3 1916. 1916. January 9. February a?’ 150,000 2/- 35% 60% AngloMalay 11/9 xd 10/- i*, 60 000 XI 3°% 25% Bakap Plantations1,008 words
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