The Straits Budget, 2 March 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-03-02 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXXI No. 3081 Singapore, Friday, March 2, 1917. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES” ISTABIISHEB OVER HALF A CCHTVtV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article277 1917-03-02 1 SADERS The Milita-y Service Age 12 The Austrian Attitude 12 The British Navy 12-18 Germany and Holland 18 Looking Forward 18 Waitinog for Murder 18-14 OCAL AND GkNBRAL— Local and Personal 12 Help Our Naval Men The War 8-8 Mr. Paul Dufalt Active Service Towkay Loke Yew277 words
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Article3164 1917-03-02 1 l)re^K in K pays an interim ClDt (actimh ort,mar y shares of 12} per tlje yfarLdin ln T reHpect of the firht half of ,s e quivalent ne 30, 1917. The dividend tax "ill be dednn/a or share Income* p or H ft t the rate of3,164 words
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Article1231 1917-03-02 2 A leadiug article in reference to the want of a club for naval men will bo found in another column. That article, appeared on February 21. and led to some discussion which is dee It with below, the first part a) pearing on l*\ bru »rv1,231 words
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580 1917-03-02 2 (Fkom Ode Own Correspondent.) Koala Lumpur, February 26. The hearing of the case which led to riot ing in Klang a few days ago was commenced before Sir Thomas Braddell to day. Edward Innes Bothwell is charged first with committing rape on580 words
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THE WAR.
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Article2538 1917-03-02 3 Submarining. SIR EDWARD CARSON’S STATEMENT. America and Germany. London, February 21, 7,30 p.m. Id the House of Commons, Sir E. Carson stated that the number of armed merchantmen had increased by over forty-seven per >D t in the last two months and the arming was improving weekly. Sixty-nine2,538 words
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Article2631 1917-03-02 3 Submarining. ANGER IN SWEDEN AND SPAIN. Restricting Imports. London, February 22, 3.20 p m. is intense indignation in Sweden over tho torpedoing of the Swedish sailing ship, Hugo Hamilton. Her cargo of four thousand tons of nitrate of soda was urgently needed by Swedish farmers. The crew of2,631 words
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Article3758 1917-03-02 4 Submarining. I GRAVE RAID ON DITCH I SHIPS. I German Promises Broken. I London, February 22. 1*2.25 p qj H The passengers and crew of the Worcest* I shire have landed. ter H London, February 22, 1.20 p.m H In the House of Commons, Sir Edward I Carson3,758 words
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Article2303 1917-03-02 5 German Retreat. SOME VALUABLE POSITIONS ABANDONED. Progress in Mesopotamia. London, February 25, 11 55 p.m Field-Marshal Haig reports: —The enemy continued to yield ground along the Aucro and small bodies of our troops advanood on a wide front and occupied Serre and other important points to the east,2,303 words
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Article1802 1917-03-02 6 American Attitude. SPEECH BY PRESIDENT WILSON. Meaning of the German Retreat. London, February 26, 7 15 p m Washington In Congress President Wil son asked for authority to establish "Hi armed neutrality.” He stated that he had made full plans to protect American shins in the German war1,802 words
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Article2250 1917-03-02 7 Submarining. VICTIMS OF THE LACONIA CRIME. Vindicating the British Arms. London, February 27, 5.40 p.m. It transpires that eight out of the nine missing from the Laconia died in the boat from exposure. Thero were six American passeDgt-rs and fifteen of the crew of the Laconia, who were2,250 words
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724 1917-03-02 8 A chat with Mr. Paul Dufault, the French Canadian tenor who is to sing to night at the Alharubrn, Hods him a modest man and unwilling to talk about himself. About his art he talks with enthusiasm, but of himself with724 words
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808 1917-03-02 8 In their Singapore share report dated the 21st innt, Messrs. Frasor and Co. state: Recently there have beon considerable applications for Straits Settleuu nts War Loan which has taken money off the share market, but the anticipation of good final dividends808 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article71 1917-03-02 8 Following are the results of the recent S C.C. lawn bowling tournament: Championship and winner of McKean Cnn. —T. B. Norrie runner up J. Nelson. Singles handicap.—M. B. McKean; runner up T. B. Norrie. Doubles handicap. -H. T. White and F. W. Lyall; runners up P. N.71 words
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Article190 1917-03-02 8 A fairly good game for such an exceptionally slushy ground was seen on Saturday afternoon between teams christened England and Wales and The Rest. The latter wore the S.C.C. colours. England and Wales proved winners by fourteen points to nil, but this is not to say that The Rest190 words
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Article168 1917-03-02 8 The Singapore Golf Club President's team v. Captain’s team foursome match on Saturday afternoon, re.iulted as follows L rquhart and Ruchwaldy f v. Strickland and Rayner 1. Doig and Sibary 0 v. Ker and Knox Wilson 1. Dean and Oldfield 1 v. George and Raper 0. Reid and Masterton168 words
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223 1917-03-02 8 A summary of the final rice forecast of Burma for the year 1916 17, says The total area sown with rice in the province is now estimated at 10,619,679 acres, an increase of 2,683 acres above the figures of the223 words
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174 1917-03-02 8 We very gratefully acknowledge addition subscriptions to the Aotive ServJ j, Fond, on which there seems hktlv tn k! P considerable call during the next few The Subscription List. Already acknowledged Mr. R. W. Fox Male (Bintan) .V.* K. A. Stevens Mr.174 words
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Article435 1917-03-02 8 (From Ocr Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, February 24. Towkay Loke Yow, C.M.G., L.L.D., died this morning. This sad news will come with painful suddenness to a very wido circle as no indication of illness had been received. Ho was born of bumble parentage in South China435 words
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1481 1917-03-02 9 The fourth annual general meeting of the Ir ti Tin Co., Ltd., was held at the offices of She secretaries, Messrs. Gattey and Bateman, Ut noon yesterday. The chairman, Dr. D. J. Fallow, presided, and the others present r* yji1,481 words
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190 1917-03-02 9 From Our Own Correspondent. Ipoh, February 26. The annual meetiug of the Perak branch of the F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce has been held with Mr. F. S. Physick presiding. He gave a lengthy review of the trade and commerce during the190 words
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Article83 1917-03-02 9 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended February 17 was 31.38 per mille of tho population. The total number of deaths was 216, of which 165 wore male subjects and 51 female Convulsions claimed 26, phthisis 40, malaria fever 19, beri-beri83 words
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653 1917-03-02 9 The annual general meeting of tho Straits branch of the Royal Asiatic Society was held in the society’s rooms on Tuesday afternoon. The President, the Hon. Mr. C. J. Saunders, was in the chair, and there was a good attendance653 words
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78 1917-03-02 9 Hkutkr’s Telegram. London, February 22, 8.5 p.m. In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamborlain stated that there was every reason to hope that Indian indentured labour would be abolished within five years. Meanwhile, ho was glad to say that the condition of indenturedHkutkr’s Telegram. - 78 words
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482 1917-03-02 9 Rbdtkk’s Tklkorams. London, February 28, 7.15 p.m. At the opening of the School for Oriental Studies the King emphasised the wide soope and vast importance of its work which afford* ed fresh opportunities of study to thoseRbdtkk’s Tklkorams. - 482 words
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269 1917-03-02 9 Our corespondent at Penang telegraphs that the Hon. Mr. A. T. Bryant, Resident Councillor, Penang, is retiring immediately owing to the state of his health. Tho news will be received with deep regret by many in the Straits269 words
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Obituary47 1917-03-02 9 v OBITUARY. Reuter's Telegram. London, February 28, 8.45 a.m. The death is announced of Mr. Jonathan DEATH. Kondamma— On February 27, at 215, Orchard Road, Singapore, S. M. Kondamma, the elder sistor of Mr. S. M. R. Naidu, of tbo Straits Motorcar Sorvico, in her 41st year.47 words
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866 1917-03-02 10 As already announced the Chinese Govern ment has entered into an agreement with the opium merchants to purchase and use exclusively for medicinal purposes the residue of foreign opium existing on March 31 next estimated for866 words
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290 1917-03-02 10 The Nippon Yusen Kaisha is considering raising its freight rates to London, says an exchange. The rate for regular liners and for extra ships will be raised this time. The N.Y.K. gives as tho reason for this step that the290 words
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465 1917-03-02 10 It is surprising that lalang grass (Imperata arundicacea) which is so common throughout Malaya is not more generally made use of in this country, writes Mr. F. G. Spring in the Agricultural Bulletin of tho F.M.S. The Chinese, notably market465 words
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1223 1917-03-02 10 A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held on Friday afternoon. The President, Mr. F. J. llallifax, was in the chair, and the others present wero Dr. Voerasamy, Messrs. A. W. Bean, M. A. Namazie, R St. J. Braddell, Tan Khearn Hock,1,223 words
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387 1917-03-02 10 The Singora correspondent of the Penani? Gazette, writing on February 16, stated:— Yesterday afternoon, the last rail was laid on the Ootapao, Kedah Extension. A notice was posted in Ootapao station that, for tbe present, three construction trains per week will387 words
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Article1049 1917-03-02 11 Krom Our Own Corkkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, F'ebruary 24. Tl. Bandman Opera Company have been rtaining Kuala Lumpur for the last few hta and are leaving a very good impresHftehtoi them. Tbo ball was onlv ball il- but with the continuing exodus of SSroneans to join the forces,1,049 words
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251 1917-03-02 11 Dr. Son is not going to let his claims bo overlooked, says the Peking and Tientsin Times. It will be remembered that be recently sent a Krngerian bill of costs, and that the Government politely but firmly has been asking for vouchers251 words
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78 1917-03-02 11 The British Empire is spending on the war each day a sum of £8,500,001) or rather more than £75 each Rocond. In our local currency tho sum of $650 represents more or loss tho amount expended every second and any one who has invested78 words
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1555 1917-03-02 11 An interesting case came to a conclusion in the Supreme Court on Taeaday afternoon, when Mr. Justice Earnshaw gave judgment in the action brought by Mr. Manasseb Meyer against Mr. A. M. Sarkies and Mrs. Regina1,555 words
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Article60 1917-03-02 11 Kkutkr’s Tklbokam. London, February 22, 12,25 p.m. The Bari of Konaldshay has bad an audience of tho King and kissod hands upon his appointment as Governor of Bengal. Hia Majesty invested him with tho insignia of tho Grand Cross of tho Indian Empire. Subsquently the QuoonKkutkr’s Tklbokam. - 60 words
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Article108 1917-03-02 11 For Homo time pant, says the Straits Echo, severe criticism bus been levelled at the Government for permitting the cuutinuanco of licensed gambling in Jobore on a scale wliicb constituted a real scandal and a grave menace to public morals in Singapore as well as in tbe108 words
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Advertisement251 1917-03-02 11 Property Sales. The following proptrtics were disponed of by auction by Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co. on the 19th ult. at their sale room:— Two pieces freehold land and house known as Edgehill, 630, East Coast Road, area 62,573 sq. feet. Bought by N. J. Desker for $4,100; twenty251 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1170 1917-03-02 12 —Straits Times, February 23. In all our telegrams yesterday, no item was more important than that which stated that there is to be a new revision of the exempted lists for men under 31, and that if the result does not produce the number of men—Straits Times, February 23. - 1,170 words
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Article1018 1917-03-02 12 »unuiuieiy ino power which has done incalculable evil.-Straits _Tipaea, February *24. It wafl pointed oat the other day that Coant Tisza is almost the only ultra (lermanist left in the Austrian Government. The fact of his tendencies being so well known takes all real value out of»unuiuieiy ino power which has done incalculable evil.-Straits _Tipaea, February *24. - 1,018 words
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Article1060 1917-03-02 12 -Straits Times, February 26. Do you want to understand somethin, ft i what is being done by the British nav We do not mean something to read solemn heavy task, bat somethin* palp,,!' with human feeling that will gi ve you real insight into the life, the-Straits Times, February 26. - 1,060 words
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Article1064 1917-03-02 13 the Allies will merely escapo defeat.—Straits Times, February 27. There is something phenominally malignant in the raid which has recently been made on Dutch shipping. The vessels, we gather, were safe in a British harbour and might have been given a coarse by the British Admiralty whichthe Allies will merely escapo defeat.—Straits Times, February 27. - 1,064 words
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Article1078 1917-03-02 13 —Straits Times, February 28. For Germany almost any kind of poace is preferable to military defeat, for she could ascribe it to our blockade. Military dofeat spoils disaster for her dynasty, for her war lords, and for her prestige. Tho Germany which would omorge from it would be—Straits Times, February 28. - 1,078 words
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Article1161 1917-03-02 13 StraitH TimuH, March 1. I am still the friend of peace and do not contemplate war or steps leading thereto," says President Wilson in the speech he has jast delivered to Congress. “The necessity of definite action may come at any time, it we are to defendStraitH TimuH, March 1. - 1,161 words
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2284 1917-03-02 14 London, January 19. When the Gorman Emperor launched his first Peace Note the people of Berlin waited in tho snow all through the night for the 1 answer of tho Allies. When the British Government launched its2,284 words
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Article238 1917-03-02 14 Tho annual meeting of the Singapore Volunteer Corps was held at the Drill Hall on Wednesday afternoon, the Commandant, Lieut.-Col. Derrick, V.D., presiding. In the course of his speech the chairman referred with regret to the death in action in France o. Major Ironside, who was a lieutenant238 words
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Article1667 1917-03-02 15 vboufc five months ago thero appearod in the cables a fow words to the effect that Colonel Sir Percy Sykes had joined the Kussian forces at Kermanshah in Western Persia, and was taking steps to secure the arrest of the Herman agitators, who for some two1,667 words
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Article133 1917-03-02 15 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt). Penang, February 27. The Penang Bisley openod on Saturday, and extended over yesterday. Mrs. Pike had won the Ladies’ 100 and 200 yards handicap, with 65 and 75, respectively. Mrs. Oxonham, with 64 and 38 was second. Private M. E. Wemyss, with 88, won133 words
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Article32 1917-03-02 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 24. Official: The Hon. Mr. Eu Tong Sen has presented a Tank to the Imperial Government. The offer has been accepted.32 words
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1157 1917-03-02 15 The ninth ordinary general meeting of the Federated Engineering Co., Ltd., was held in the offices of United Engineers, Ltd., Damar Hoad, at noon on Saturday. Mr. V. V. Lem* berger, the ohairman, presided, and among others present were Lieut.1,157 words
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363 1917-03-02 15 The one hundred and first report of the court of directors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation states The directors have now to submit to you a general statement of the affairs of the bank, and balance sheet363 words
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Article76 1917-03-02 15 An impression has been created that there is likely to bo a scarcity of tinned milk in Singapore, and somo anxiety has been created. We have made inquiries which mako it quite clear that tliero is no risk of scarcity here. Even if supplies via the Mediterranean76 words
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Article86 1917-03-02 15 The Post Office notifies that all letters, papers, etc., for Europe posted in Singapore after 4 p.tn. on .January 12, and up to 7 p.m. on January 17, wore despatched per M.M. packet Athos on January 17. No information has been recoivod as to whothcr the86 words
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2918 1917-03-02 16 From our own Correspondent. London, January 18. General Nivellt’s visit to London, in com pany with Sir Douglas Haig, to consult with the members of the Cabinet, indicates a fresh effort after that unification of purpose and action which is2,918 words
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204 1917-03-02 16 Mrs. Wreford, hon. treasurer of the above fund in Singapore, has received the following letter»—• St. Dunstan’s, Regent's Park, X.W., January 9, 1917. Dear Madam, —Very many thanks for your letter of December 6, enclosing demand draft for £500, being a farther contribution from the204 words
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Article112 1917-03-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent Penaug, February 21. The Java Bode publishes a report from Tapanoeli, in the west Sumatra region, of a recent outbreak, by the Sarikat Prahoe Damdam. On tho 14th inst., Sorgeant Bruyn was proceeding with a patrol brigade Via Neate to Samosir, south of112 words
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Article67 1917-03-02 16 The following has been received from the Chief of the General Staff, India, an 1 lL published for information. Delhi, February 27, 6.10 a.ui. Operations in Mesopotamia following in ou crossing of the Tigris at Shumran, have been driven with heavy losses their position at Sanniyat,67 words
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Article41 1917-03-02 17 Correspondence |The Straits Times is not responsible foi b opimo»“ of itscorrospondHOts. /■.rrfSDondents should bear in mind that j rs must be short and to the point. LOOB. ra.ubl.Dß epi»tlea are liable to be 8 j« ed or ruthlessly out dowu-141 words
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Article1608 1917-03-02 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. c r —\s regards the question of "Tamil in the Federal Council u by a correspondent in your issue of rUlbW. may 1 say a few words why a for the Indians and not for the Tamils !looe bI.ouM1,608 words
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Article123 1917-03-02 17 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sjr,_\Vith referonco to Mr. Latkins’ letter iu your paper of yesterday's date, tho heaviest raiofall 1 have experienced was in the liatDRpura District, Ceylor, during the month of August, 1913, when it rained for 10 days without a stop. For the123 words
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Article96 1917-03-02 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Cannot something be done to relieve the present scarcity of small money The cost of living is already quite high enoughhigher than many of us can really afford, and surely it is unsound to further increase prioes by96 words
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Article84 1917-03-02 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—With reference to the fine, imposed on me for sounding the electric horn in my car, it seems necessary for the sake of everybody, and for the prevention of a similar oase, to have owners of stray bullocks severely fined. It84 words
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Article226 1917-03-02 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In your issue of the 21st inst., your correspondent A. P., mentioned on the disgraceful and dangerous condition of McNair Road. I may add that not only this road is badly in want of some attention, but several others226 words
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Article345 1917-03-02 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It is gratifying to Bee a response to this- excellent fund, in the Straits and Perak. The other States of Selangor and Negri Sembilan, are far behind in support. In the States of Selangor and Negri Sembilan and345 words
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Article357 1917-03-02 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —No one with the slightest degree of perception can fail to have observed through the medium of the public journals, that not only for a short time past, but I regret to say for a period of357 words
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Article56 1917-03-02 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—With regard to the Tank presented to the Imperial Government by the Hon’ble Mr. Eu Tong Sen, I think yoar readers will be interested to know it costs £6,000. I hope the other Chinese millionaires will emulate his example-—Yours, etc.,56 words
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Article644 1917-03-02 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Can nothing be done to mend the manners of certain ill-bred fellows who find their way into the gallery of the Victoria Theatre night after night and whose behaviour is disgraceful People below are liable to be, and have644 words
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Article664 1917-03-02 18 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —At the moment when the question is being considered as to the minimum European supervision on estates a matter for equal consideration is the question of labour. Although digressing from the subject of my heading it may be of interest664 words
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586 1917-03-02 18 The eighth ordinary general meeting of tho Suugei Gau Tin Mining Co., Ltd., was held at the offices of .Messrs. Derrick and Co. yesterday afternoon. Mr. A. Reid presided in the absence of Mr. H. K. Llewellyn, and586 words
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Article159 1917-03-02 18 Tho Singapore and Straits Directory grows bulkier with each passing year. As usual, it is up to dato, full, complete and accurate. Indeed m every section the information is fuller than ever. By the way, in tho now hrectory tho Straits TradioJ Co. baa act a K°od159 words
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1153 1917-03-02 18 A striking seimon —based on actual experiences at the front—which was delivered by the Rev. Vivian O. Simmons, B.A., C.F., at the We*t London Synagogue, on the religious noeds of the Jewish soldier and the changes1,153 words
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406 1917-03-02 18 In connection with the loss of the P. and 0. liner Arabia in the Mediterranean while conveying mails from Australia and the Bast the Commonwealth postal authorities have been advised that no responsibility is accepted by the London office for losses406 words
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Article130 1917-03-02 18 Reuter’s Teleqarms. Londor, February 22, 12.25 p.m. The Nationalists attach the utmost importance to the debate on the resolution demanding immediate Home Rule and declare that, in the event of a refusal, they will demand and make an election inevitable. London, February 24,1.10 a.m. An official statement issued atReuter’s Teleqarms. - 130 words
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1070 1917-03-02 19 Whatover the historian of the future may to say about the present war, he will be Ihd to acknowledge that no army in fi° P tield was ever fed, clothed, lodged, treated, and armed as the British ELS have1,070 words
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906 1917-03-02 19 The Medical correspondent of The Times savs: In his recent dispatch Sir Douglas Haig made a statement which is certainly among the most sensational ever put forth by a commander in the field. He said The health of the troops906 words
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298 1917-03-02 19 Tbe Rangoon Gazette of February 20 contains the following:—No further details of importance had been reoeived np to yesterday evening concerning the sinking of the Worcestershire off Colombo on Friday. Farther telegrams from passengers to friends confirmed the fact298 words
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Article70 1917-03-02 19 Curtis. —On February 20, at Gadek Estate, Tampin, to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Curtis, a son. Blair. —On January 9, at Wellington, N.Z., to Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Blair, a son. Macphail.— On February 25, at Crco Hall, Singapore, the wife of L. R. Macphail, of a70 words
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Article36 1917-03-02 19 Kkrr— Darijisuirk.— On January 17, 1917, David Kerr, youngest son of tho lato Thomas’ Kerr, J.P., Newton Stewart, Scotland, to Ada, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Darbishire, Plan Mawr, Pcnmaenmawr, North Wales.36 words
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Article164 1917-03-02 19 Singapore, March 1, 1917. EXCHANGE. On N9IM Bank 4 m/s 2/4| Demaul 2/41 Private 8 m/s 2/5 On Francs Bank T. T. 826 On India Bank T. T On Hongkong...Bank d/d l%pm On Shanghai ...B%uk d/d 661 On Java ..Bank T T 1871 Oh Japan Bank 1091164 words
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Article346 1917-03-02 19 Hinoaporh, March 1, 1017. MINING. Value Buyers Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 6.00 7.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1.10 10 10 Kanaboi t.OO 1.25 11 10 Kinta Association 9.00 10.00 411 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 41 41 Lahat Minos 4.00 5 00 10 10. Malayan Collieries346 words
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Advertisement131 1917-03-02 19 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is a year. Tae post fre-> price of the Straits Budget is $14 a yea r to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for131 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article78 1917-03-02 1 General— Rubber Items 1 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 1 Shanghai Klebang Suit 2 Java Produce Market 2 London Share Market 2 Penang Rubber Sales 3 Estate Assault 4 Tmlrurams London Rubber Market 1 Planters Confer 1 London Rubber Special 1 Mhktinom and Reports— Hraunston Robber 1 Indragiri Rubber Co.78 words
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Article281 1917-03-02 1 Mr. J. B. Harrop, manager of Ayer Tawah Rubber Estates, has returned from hiB visit to Japan. Mr. J. iluntor has romovod from Bukit Cheraka Estate, Kuala Selangor, to Riverside Estate. Major F. W. Petrio Hay, formerly of Tali Ayer Estate, Perak, has been awarded tho Military Cross.281 words
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71 1917-03-02 1 London, February 26. The London robber market is quiet but prices are well maintained. The quotations are Fine sheet 3/2 to 3/3 Crepe 3/2 8/3 Fine bard Para The last report was as follows London, February 12. Rubber opened71 words
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349 1917-03-02 1 (From Our Own Corrksrondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, February 28. The Planters’ Association of Malaya held a meeting at the Sungei Ujong Club, Seremb.. n, to day, Mr. Kindersley presiding over a la> e attendance. Mr. Mooijaart spoke on the subject of the Port Swettenham quarantine349 words
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1167 1917-03-02 1 The seventh annual general meeting of the Brannston (Malay) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on January 15 at the office of the company, 20, Eastcheap, E.C., Colonel K. S. Dnnsterville, K A. (chairman of the company), presiding. The Chairman said:1,167 words
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Article31 1917-03-02 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, February 24. The following interim dividends a r( announced. Kamuning 10, Segenting Finals Pataliog lf)6, Gedong 10, \al d’or 1° and Tamiang 12$.31 words
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Article100 1917-03-02 1 For the period from March 2 to 8, inclusive, the value of the highost grade 0 rubber is fixed at 3a. 3$d. per lb anu t a duty on cultivated rubber on which expo duty is leviable on an ad valorem base* i accordance with tho100 words
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1939 1917-03-02 2 Th«> full Court of Appeal, consisting of the II u Sir John S. Bucknill, Chief Justice, Mr Justice U M. Woodward and Mr. Justice P i Sproule commenced in tbe Supremo fw Penang, on February, 20 tbe bearing1,939 words
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1003 1917-03-02 2 Tbe directors of tbe Indragiri (Sumatra) Rubber and Guttapercha Co., Ltd., have issued tbeir report to tbe shareholders for the seventh financial year ended October 81, 1916. Tbe net profit for tbe year earned by the Naamlooze Vennootscbap Exploitatie Mastschappij, Soengei1,003 words
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197 1917-03-02 2 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply ns with the following report on tho position of the Java produce market for the week ending February 23: Batavia, February 28. Rubber.—The market has again advanced, first latex crepe and rib'ied smoked197 words
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Article163 1917-03-02 2 Tho L. and C. Express of January 17 says: The rubber share market retains considerable firmness in the face of the fact that all interest is naturally absorbed by the War Loan, and no particular activity can bo looked for at present in ntNr sr c*ions of163 words
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3213 1917-03-02 3 Tho annual general meeting of the Malacca Planters’ Association was held in the Malacca Club on Ftbruaiy 25, with Mr. J. W. Camp bell in the chair ard the following attendance: K E. Smith ivice-chairman), A. MackoD/’c. .1.3,213 words
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Article181 1917-03-02 3 At a meeting of tho committee of the Penang Chamber of Commence the chairman, the Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell, spoke on the subject of tho proposed amendment to the Rubber Buyers’ Ordinance whereby it is intended to increase the licence fee to 91,000. It is suggested by181 words
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Article77 1917-03-02 3 Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. advise uh that at their 258th sale the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by auction, Per Picul. Smoked ribbed sheet 9150 to $155 plain sheet H 9 No. 2 smoked sheet diamond 130 J 4 Unsmoked sheet H® No. 277 words
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1424 1917-03-02 4 An extraordinary general meeting of the .s,ve named company was held on January It tho offices, 23, Suffolk-street. Pall Mall, L \V under the presidency of Mr. G. St. Mowbray, the chairman of the company, fnr the purpose of considering and1,424 words
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1147 1917-03-02 4 The seventh annual general meeting of the Chcmpedak Rubber and Gambier Estate, Ltd., was held on January 80, at the offices of Messrs. J. A. Wattie and Co., secretaries and general managers, when Mr. W. S. Davidson presided, says the N.1,147 words
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Article103 1917-03-02 4 On February 18 Heer do Wilde, of tho Soon gei Boenoet Estate, belonging to the Dutch American Plantations Company, had reason to speak sternly to a Javanese coolie who wnH at work making plant holes. Three of his coolie friends rushed up with changkols and one hit Heer103 words
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664 1917-03-02 4 Following is the report by the directors of Sungei Kama! Syndicate, Ltd., to the third annual general meeting of the company to be held on Wednesday, March 7, within the registered office of tho company, Reko664 words
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1557 1917-03-02 5 Messrs. Oattey ami Bateman, as secretaries to the Singapore Chamber of Commeroe Rubber Association, have forwarded to ns the following report of the annual gcueral meet jog of the association which was held in the Exchange1,557 words
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1062 1917-03-02 5 Stock SingaDorn Issued Par Dividends. Malian Exchange Fraser ACo* Capital Value Compa.viss. Prices, Closing p ri( L* 1916. 1915, January lfl. March 1^’ 150,000 2/- 35% 60% Anglo-Malay 11 10* 10/. i.», 6 i.t'Oo1,062 words
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