The Straits Budget, 22 March 1918
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1918-03-22 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXXII No. 3136 Singapore, Friday, March 22, 1918. BEING THE .a WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Price 25 cents.29 words
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Article216 1918-03-22 1 leaders The Shipping Position J 2 War at Its Worst Shipping and Fighting Western Stalemate Looking Forward io-aj The Hertling Speech 1 Local and Oenbral Y.M C.A. Barnarilo Concert 2 Diocesan Association 2 The Marriage Laws 2 1 he War Singapore and Onr Day w A Bi„-216 words
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Article3121 1918-03-22 1 tf *^Si a A h al, y6 "'J ßoncral i»s ai rts r s ociet y heia n »ne (W,,.;; ,O following officebearers Cheono Tfcck T r 110 y® 6 1918 Messrs. prudent'i. Chl «W» f l, Murn«anu |1 Gutter, hon. secretary Hph, bon t- a ,st3,121 words
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551 1918-03-22 2 Y.M.C.A. BARNARDO” CONCERT. In Aid of a Great National Institution. That the concerts organised bj the Y.M.C.A., Singapore, on behalf of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes have become a popular feature in this City was even more fully demonstrated than ever by the large and appreciative gathering which filled the hall of551 words
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Article300 1918-03-22 2 The Hon. Mr. G. J. Saunders presided over the usual weekly mooting of the Rent Assessment Board at the Municipal office on Tuesday afternoon, the others present being Messrs. S. Tomlinson, H. Garpmael, M. Meyer and Gaw Kek Khiam. The president intimated that Mr. Roland Braddell would300 words
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95 1918-03-22 2 Penang, March u A unique meeting of Chinee ladie. of leading looal towkays, wan held h h House on Monday. After speeches tion was passed that a petition be for^ 0 to the Governor praying that a S* form of95 words
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614 1918-03-22 2 The annual general meeting of the Sino pore Diocesan Association was held on FridVl in the Hall of St. Andrew’s School. dl The business before the meeting was th passing of the reports and accounts and balance sheet for 1917. The President614 words
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Article81 1918-03-22 2 We have to acknowledge packed Gillette blades from Sd. Mat "g v>Bi (Malacca) J.T N.," F, i B, nc b. Ve E.S.G.” and Mr. K. H. Maale tink j box are asked to notify that a co ti(jD a t will bo placed in a prominent p -hibition81 words
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Article17888 1918-03-22 3 Kil’THK TbLIOBAMS. Western Position. enemy suffer severely in RAIDS. Ril'TS*’* T.LEOBAMS. London, March 13, 1.5 A*OB. ijaiLi reports: The I’or* a raid on a 700 Larcutie. Ho.tile J»' J wtrc cauulit in machine-fioo firo 0 l.u*y b tb daubs and aofftrwl in ,,0 both in endeavoarinR to eras,Kil’THK * TbLIOBAMS. - 17,888 words
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Article2450 1918-03-22 9 Coups De Main. gallant work of french allies* Paris, March 19, 8.45 p.m. the 17tb inst. and 0° tU e 18th* the French troops “>«“ cr conp. ruain Wo pt tjrtOted :r certain importance, in wbicb were Cheppv Wood and at Hnlancoart a P U 0 f the2,450 words
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Article151 1918-03-22 9 The following letter ban been reoeived from the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the British Red Cross Society, London To His Exoellency the Governor, Sir Arthur H. Young, G.C.M.G Government House, Singapore. Our Day, 1917. Dear Sir Arthur Young,—I beg to acknow* ledge with grateful151 words
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Article207 1918-03-22 9 There are a few fools oven among the solid and cautious Dutoh folk, and some of them Save a demonstration of their folly on Tuesay evening aboard a detained Dutch ship in Singapore Harbour. They roared the Wacht am Rhine," obviously with the intention of aggravating the207 words
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1393 1918-03-22 10 At the mooting of the Singapore Diocesan Association, on March 15, Mrs. Ferguson Davie, M.D., physician in charge of Sf. Andrew's Medical Mission, said: —It really seems unnecessery for me to stand up here to tell yon1,393 words
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Article245 1918-03-22 10 We congratulate the Straits Chinese Literary Association on the first issue of its bi-monthly Recorder. It is a very creditable Production, and it has a most useful object. 'he first aim of the Recorder is to cultivate among the members of the S.C.L.A. tho wholesome habit of245 words
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182 1918-03-22 10 Tho Chief Judicial Commissioner, Mr. Jnstioe Innes, returned on Saturday from Kuala Lipis, wheie a special Assize took Cl&ce, says the Malay Mail. There was cfore the Court a considerable amount of civil business, and in one suit a decision was given which will be182 words
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Article116 1918-03-22 10 Hid Excellency the Governor on Friday, received a tel< gram from the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the effect that liis Majesty the Kiog Las been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British116 words
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195 1918-03-22 10 Owing to the incidence of the Chinese New Year, tiio contributions of that generous community to the Y.M.C.A. Hut Fund, in Singapore, have been somewhat delayod, but an excellent start has now been made by the most welcome gift of an195 words
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Article154 1918-03-22 10 RaCTKH’B rML KG RAM. Loudon, March 16, 5.85 a.m. The death is announced of Sir George Alexander, the famons actor. Who’s Who gives the following account of the deceased Alexander, Sir George, Kt., cr. 1911; J.P, LL.D.; actor and manager St. James’s Theatre; b. Heading, JuneRaCTKH’B rML KG RAM. - 154 words
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Article194 1918-03-22 10 H E. the High Commissioner received, on March 15, the following telegram from Captain Woolcombe, R.N., commanding H.M.S. Malaya:—“ On the second anniversary of commissioning of H M.S. Malaya we desire again to convey our gratitude to the Federated Malay States for their frequent and much appreciated generosity,194 words
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649 1918-03-22 10 The report by the director to th Q annual general meeting of sharnhS? fifth ?he Titi Tin Company, Limited l within the Rogiater Joflice, Chambers, Singapore, on Wednesday 27, at noon, state s ay M «ch There was a loss649 words
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Article163 1918-03-22 10 Sergeant C. Webb, late of the S RB.jV-) Q.M S., and of the Municipality, has been winning more honours, wo q the official descriptionOn the December 1-2, 1917, during very impo tant operations, one of the main cable ro at was smashed by shell Sorgeant Webb, with163 words
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Article43 1918-03-22 11 n straits Time* i« no* responsible for of its correspondents. |be op«D ohonld bear in m«nd that Com»I*” d^ u J’ t tn d to the point. Lon* l0 e h r C“pi^ 8 »ie liable to bn rojt otert o. S^catdo*-.)43 words
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Article102 1918-03-22 11 To tbo Editor of the Straits Times. retire bv yoar widely read paper tree producing vegetable fats.- ce Dt through the Secretary of the einioatiDlt Institute from my comRoyal Colonial Jnstij Committee^" eppeere to have attracted a of attention ainon* our Eastern plantirs. hrouebt upon me, through102 words
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293 1918-03-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir—l have today received from Mrs. Hueee of 8, Mount S-phis, Singapore, two amount, og to il«s 13s. 6d.. being the n-pult of her collection and that of her dsrghter on behalf of onr work for293 words
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Article388 1918-03-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. S r ’r Tbere Beem8 to be some lack of Unjust on the part of some Taan Besars of Oi from the several advertisements ET* lu the Strait8 Times re vacant S t,0D8 there are 00 ,eflS than seven388 words
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Article526 1918-03-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Might I be allowed to suggest, through the modiam of yoar widespread journal, that all cases of plague, cholera, and other contagious diseases coming to the notice of the authorities be made public every day in all the papers—English, Chinese,526 words
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Article257 1918-03-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I wonder if the municipal authorities are awaro of the fa.it, that The Burlington” a residential lesorfi of some notoriety, has now taken to renting portions of it for storing Wild Animals.” For some time past several of257 words
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760 1918-03-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Please may I crave space to answer Mrs. Barkis," and Also Willing," as to how to get into touch with men at the front, afioat or ashore, and what to send them. The answer is difficult to760 words
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134 1918-03-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. 8ir, —This morning at 9 a.m., in Victoria Street, near Bras Basah I toad, there wan standing one of tho barrel typo night-soil carts, quite unconcernedly loading crude excreta from open tins, much to the offence and disgust of134 words
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Article120 1918-03-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —May I crave the favonrof a few lines of your valued columns Malacca people doubtless know that there to bo a parade of decorated motor oars >n the G**iat Day, aed that several Chiu* so gentlemen have promised most120 words
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Article177 1918-03-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—We are all glad to see that the merits of those among ns, who by their qniet and unostentatious work hero have done so mnch to win the war, have been at last recognised. It is only right that the undoubted177 words
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Article295 1918-03-22 11 To tbo Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Sir Robert Kindersley, chairman of tbo National War Sarin# Committee, baa written adversely on the subject of Promium Bonds. The appeal of the Premium Bonds, be says, is fraukly to tbo baser instinct of cupidity to desire to295 words
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Article102 1918-03-22 11 (Fkom Odr Own Corrrbpondbnt.) Penang, March 15. The Renong Dredging Company’s No 8 dredge is shutting down. There are no Dutch ships in the barbonr. Two coasting vessels left during tbe week* end. Penang, March 18. Lim Cheng Teik, partnor, and Ng Sen Fatt, works manager, of the102 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1203 1918-03-22 12 —Straits Times, March 15. Tbo handling of groat /orros of any kind nccoßßitattH tho employment of many bandß. Tboro may be a perfect administrative gonias at the top, bat almost invariably somewhere towards tbo bottom of tbo laddor there are a few rotten rungs, and they cause—Straits Times, March 15. - 1,203 words
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Article1182 1918-03-22 12 Straits Times, March 16. It will certainly be no wonder if the war begins to get upon people’s nerves in a serious form. Even oat here where we eat and drink and play and sleep, and talk tittle tattle almost as placidly as in the good— Straits Times, March 16. - 1,182 words
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Article1114 1918-03-22 12 EmpText W T e are glad that a full aud clear explanation has been given on two very important matters, both having a direct bearing on the situation in the East. The detention of the Dutch ships is not a hostile act and betokens no quarrel withEmpText - 1,114 words
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Article1145 1918-03-22 13 -Straits Times, March 19. 10 th west Hr fU k,DB ftn offensive are. aro half inclined to think Wonderful weat^ W k a,ttlf week of P°*Hibly eXD paBß Wlfc bout moving is PlamM Router's coupon- dent, by their anxiety to know exactly how many divisions still in Russia-Straits Times, March 19. - 1,145 words
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Article1142 1918-03-22 13 that they mrn-t uuito.—Straits Times, March 80. It was announced the other day that tbe new trade commissioner for Singapore, Mr. T. J. McKollin, is on the point of leaving England to take op bis appointment. We do not know the gentleman in tbe very least. He maythat they mrn-t uuito.—Straits Times, March 80. - 1,142 words
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Article1142 1918-03-22 14 preparations (or ruthless conquest.—Straits Times, March 21. Herr liertling, the Gorman Imperial Chancellor, has mado tho speech woanticipat od in a recent issue. It is a feeble attempt to defend German policy in Russia, and a w ivago denunciation of tho Alliea becauHethey refuse to regard themselvespreparations (or ruthless conquest.—Straits Times, March 21. - 1,142 words
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Article115 1918-03-22 14 A meeting ol the Legislative Council will be held on Thursday, March 28, at 2.80 p.m. The Orders ol the Day include Quarantine and Prevention ol Disease (Amendment) Bill (Bill To amend the Quarantine and Prevention ol Disease Ordinance, 1915), first rcadiug. second reading, committee and third reading.115 words
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109 1918-03-22 14 We very gratelully acknowledge the follow ing additions to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes lor oa» soldiers and sailors:— Anon The total we have received sinoe wc opened this fund in August, 1916, is now 122,125.47, out of which109 words
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1290 1918-03-22 14 Tho second Assizes of tho year opened in the Supreme Court on Taeflday before the Puisne Judge, Mr. Joßtice Ebdeu. Tho four murder chaises on tho lint, one of which in against a woman, were Ret down for trial by special1,290 words
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Article291 1918-03-22 14 A marriage was solemnised at +he Presbyterian Church, on March 14, whioh enjoyed the good augury of kindly wishes from ho->ts of friends of both contracting partiee. The bridegroom was Mr. Percy R. Davison, Chief Accountant of Messrs. The United Engineers, Limited. His charming bride was Mias Margaret291 words
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Article166 1918-03-22 14 Before the senior magistrate on Wednesday afternoon was concluded a cas*? in w Japanese named Kumaking King lcm was charged with (1) possession of tins i a packets of chandu exceeding three tahU 9 weight, (2) not being a medical practitio did have in his possession a166 words
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2251 1918-03-22 15 London, January 16. „v I, ave now an official estimate of wbat a m collapse means in augmentation man-power upon the Western F.“uw Sir Auckland Uedd« f" J i,l ibc Homo of Commons that't «eh» d potcutial addition2,251 words
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Article279 1918-03-22 15 The following intelligence regarding the lost Hitachi Maru, appearing in a Ceylon* exchange, contains a few particulars io tuidi tion to those already published: Tho following is a telegram from the manager of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, London, dated the Brd inst.: We have received279 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article50 1918-03-22 15 The result of tbo Keppol Golf Club men's medal for March was J. Kennedy 3up A. S. Gardner all squaro W. Bircham 2 down K. B. B. Donnell 4 D. B. Bissett 4 G. K. H. Webb 8 H. A. I tvisou 9 Twenty -aeven cards were taken out.50 words
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Article279 1918-03-22 15 A draw was the result of tho match hotween the SRC. and the S.C.C. on the former's ground on Saturday, the S.R.C. having a total of 107 for six wickets against the visitors’ 137 when stumps woro drawn. S. D. Gauder made a nice 60 for the S.H.C. Scores:279 words
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Article34 1918-03-22 15 Tho result of the ladies' spoon competition for March at the Keppel Golf Club was:— Mrs. Campbell' 47 I=4B Peiniger 56 6 49 Willios 66 6 49 Alford 66 12 6834 words
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279 1918-03-22 15 The enemy business of W. Mertans and Co., Ltd., operating in the Straits Settle* ments, was wound up in tho Koyal Courts of Justice. London, on January 15, on a petition of the Board of Trade under the Trading279 words
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2127 1918-03-22 16 London, January 18. When Ibo House of Commons, by 885 rotes to 66, decided that the Parliamentary fran* cbise should be given to women, there wan groat rejoicing among the advocates of that particular reform. The gift of the2,127 words
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Article492 1918-03-22 16 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Frasers and Co. in their weekly share report, dated March 21, state: Each section of our market has been difficult to operate in, more especially rubbers in which some sharp fluctuations have taken place day by day. There is a492 words
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500 1918-03-22 16 The annual genera 1 meeting 0 f th« pore Golf Club was held on The President, His Excellency the h l< (Sir Arthur Young, G.C.MQ.) presid^** 0 the others present included Mtssrs I n J 8 bolsoo. C.M.G G. R. K.500 words
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Article277 1918-03-22 16 Thomas Keig, who stands charged with cheating in respect of 1100, appeared before Mr. Ham, third magistrate, on Thursday. Mr. Dadley Parsons, for the prosecution, said the matter arose on November 8 las*. The accused was engaged by the Asiatic Petroleum Co. as third officer for277 words
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6593 1918-03-22 17 s*~s£rCsr-»8 '“S' 1 01 *n>i'rmans.id :—Gentlemen, S“L and stateroeoi ot account. JS1 been in ,onr hand, tot »ome da,., 1 *™'e .“t profit for the year, wclndiOR broonbt forward from the pro to .9,8*0,*****, ,„lt w bicb i.6,593 words
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Article389 1918-03-22 18 W.C1. 5 - W.C1.5- Sir Arthur Young with wise intent Says milk mast not be high this year Bnt we will bet that dealers get Stiff prices when we bay this year If milk and food and rice and such At lower prices come to ns Of coarse we’ll like389 words
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Article298 1918-03-22 19 Rkutbr’s Telegrams. London, March 14, 7 40 p.m. •mnnrfcaot case has began in the High A 1 P uiiich the Marconi Company ask Court »u the Postmaster- «>e h iue f“ tb Oenerai. a rnme ntB, is not per f 1 w 9l 3, UlttioK to theRkutbr’s Telegrams. - 298 words
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Article242 1918-03-22 19 Recter's Tklkorims. London, March 17, 4 s.m. Mr. Dillon, speaking at Enniskillen, said bis task would be to tell Eogland before the world that Bbe must cease to talk of a league cf nations or to pretend that tbo war was in difonceof small nationalities until she bad friadRecter's Tklkorims. - 242 words
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Article177 1918-03-22 19 Reuter's Telegram. London, March 13, 7 10 p m. *ar irrMo n RPrv ces >° the Ab.lnl £i l lan of J«bore; M»j ,r Med Sail Dd »Wta» n Haji Mobaui Lient.-Colonel 0 u° hot< Mi,ltftr y A K. Admnn i>° C 10 honourable Colonel c r tUantJReuter's Telegram. - 177 words
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Article211 1918-03-22 19 Rkutkrs Tklkgrams. London, March 17, 11.45 p.m. Madrid: A deoreo places the telegraph offices under military control. The despatch of telegrams is temporarily suspended. This measure is tbo result of the resistance of employees to a decree dissolving unions in Government effioes. A similar step is threatenedRkutkrs Tklkgrams. - 211 words
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Article123 1918-03-22 19 Rbutkr’s Tklkgrams. London, March 15, 5 25 p.m. The London and North Western steamer Rathmore Cc'lided with a warship in the Irish Channel. Tbe Rathmore was badly damaged: 26 are missing and 20 were injured. London, Maroh 16, 4.60 a.m. Tbe London and North-western Railway says thereRbutkr’s Tklkgrams. - 123 words
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Article120 1918-03-22 19 Rbcter's Telegram. London, March 14,12 5p m. In tbe House of Commons, on the second reading of tbe Eduoation Bill, Sir Henry Hibbert (Chorley Division, Lancashire) contended that tbe clause compelling the attendance of every boy and girl between tbe ages of 14 and 18 at day continuation schoolsRbcter's Telegram. - 120 words
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Article60 1918-03-22 19 Reuter's Tblborams. London, March 20, 8 p.m. The Frees Bureau announces The attitude of the Marie in Baluchistan is unsatisfactory. They have committed numerous outrages against telegraphs, trains and government property, and they attacked our posts at Qurnbaz and Fort Munro but were repulsed with heavy casualties. ButReuter's Tblborams. - 60 words
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Article46 1918-03-22 19 Reuter's Teliorams. London, March 10, 1.15 p.m. Kansas City: Fred. Fulton will fiyht Jess Willard for the Imavy weight championship of the world on July 4. Details have not been Bottled. London, March 10, 8 20 p.m. Lady Haig has given birth to a son.Reuter's Teliorams. - 46 words
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Article30 1918-03-22 19 Reuter’s Telkgram. London, March 20, 1.25 a.m. Thn Honso of Lords passed the third reading of a bill enabling women to become solicitors, by 47 votes to 19.Reuter’s Telkgram. - 30 words
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Article32 1918-03-22 19 Rkutbr'b Tblkgram. London, Maroh 15, 9.40 p.m. Halifax: The charges of manslaughter against pilot Mackay of tbe Mont Blanc, have been dismissed as there was insufficient evidence of criminal culpability.Rkutbr'b Tblkgram. - 32 words
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Article34 1918-03-22 19 Rbctbb’s Tblbobam. London, M&rcb 14, 5 p.tn. Mr. T. J. McKellen, the new Trade Com* missiooer (or Singapore, is expeoted to leave Bo gland next week to take np bis appoint* ment.Rbctbb’s Tblbobam. - 34 words
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Article117 1918-03-22 19 The first annnal meeting of tbe Ho Hong Back, Ltd., for the year 1917 was held on Saturday. The annnal report was presented and stated that tbe company was registered on January 16, 1917. Business was commenced at tbe head office, Malacca and Muar, on April117 words
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Article268 1918-03-22 19 Tbe rate of mortality in tbe Settlement of Singapore for the week ended March 0 was 81.16 per mille of the population. Th. total number of deaths wan 221, of wbicl 167 were male subjects and 54 femal*Ccnvnlsions claimed 22, phthisis 85, malaria fever 86, beriberi 21,268 words
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Article20 1918-03-22 19 MacDonald —Oa March 15, at Now Columbia Estate, Sitiawan, to Mr. and Mrs William MacDjuald, a daughter (Heather Katherine).20 words
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Article44 1918-03-22 19 Davison Morris -On Much 14, at the Pic-byterian Cuuicb, Singapore, Percy K I)tviHOD, third »oo of Mr. aud Mrs. C. J Dtvifton. of litriiig<y P**k, London, to Mtrgato; GwUdys M«»rri°, eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs. R. W. Morris of Barganny Villa, Siogapoio.44 words
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Article184 1918-03-22 19 Singapore, March 21, 1910, EXCHANGE On London Bank 4 m/a 2/4$ Demand 2/8|| Private 8 m/a ••a 3/4*1 On Franc a ......Bank 814 0** Iwdu Bank T. T. 151 On HoMOKONo...Bank d/d 84* %pm On Shanghai Bank d/d 51 On Java. Bank T. T. 121$ On Japan184 words
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Article352 1918-03-22 19 SiMOiFOBB. March 21, 1918. MINING. (mho Value BHfora Sellers, 0 10 Ampang 9.61 1000 1 1 Ayer Weng 8 CO 8 16 10 10 Kinte Association 8.26 8.76 11 41 Kioto Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 41 41 Lahat Mines 6 83 6 00 10 10. Malayan Collieries 14352 words
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Advertisement90 1918-03-22 19 NOTICE. The post H-ee once of »he Slruti T met to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is a year. T ir ><i Ire prie* O' 1M0 vr ni» ituJ/fet is Si4 n y«a r to any part of the world. It not necessary to tubmrihe lor a year. Ine90 words
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Obituary41 1918-03-22 19 OBITUARY. Rbutbr’s Tbleobams. London, Marob 17, 7.45 p m. The death is announced of Canon Scott Holland. London, Maroh 18, 10.15 p.m. Paris: The death has occurred of Voisio Bey, vi< e-ohairman of the board of directors of the Suei Canal.41 words
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Article100 1918-03-22 1 OlKIRAl— Robber Items 1 120,000 Robbery 8 Singapore Robber Auctions 4 Java Produce Market 4 February Rubber Returns 4 F.M.S. Robber Export Duty 4 Telhorams.— Robber Dividends I CORHKHPONDKNCK— Tamils and Sunday Labour 4 Mkrtinoh and Reports— F M S. Agriculture 1 Maj field Rubber 1 Sembilan Estates 2100 words
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Article354 1918-03-22 1 Mr. J. H. Linncott, of the Third Mile Robber Co has left for home to join op. Mr. W. W. Forrest, of Changkat S&lak Estate, is now out of Batu Osjah Hospital. Mr. E. J. Forbi h, late of Bokit Knbo Estate, Sertmbao, is training for the TankK.354 words
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1178 1918-03-22 1 A meeting of the Advisory Committee, Department of Agriculture, was held at tbe Offices of tbe Department, Kuala Lumpnr, when there were present Mr. B. J. Eaton (deputed by tbe Director of Agticoltore) chairman, Messrs. U. Armstrong, T. W. Hodge,1,178 words
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Article29 1918-03-22 1 (From Ocr Own Corresponds). Penang, March 18, 1010 am. Final dividends are: Laba 20 percent, Malay Rubber Planters 6 per cent., Jong Landor, interim, 5 per cent.29 words
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Article327 1918-03-22 1 The Mayfield Rubber Plantations (S.S.; Ltd., directors’ report for the year ended December 81, 1917, statCß: Two calls of 50 cents each were made on April 30 and June b 0 on the partly paid shares. The capital of the company now stands at 8300,000, consisting of 150,000327 words
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1503 1918-03-22 2 TbP twelfth .n»».l n P te8 Co., Ltd., m bold at the fcC b^ [td offioes ol the company, 7, Crosby B.C., Mr. C. B. Oilliat (tbe *SSd eipM DR 7?* lv fth8CDCe through indisposition, of Mr. A. B1,503 words
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Article245 1918-03-22 2 The report of tbo Tang Kah Robber Estate, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested fci the year amoun t* to 484,241 lbs., as against an estimate of 440,000 lbs. The average gross sale price, including the estimated value of the unsold portion of the crop, is245 words
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1429 1918-03-22 2 The eighth annual general meeting of tbe Brannston (Malay) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on January 22, Colonel K. S. Boosterville, R.A. (chairman of the oom pany), presiding. Tbe Chairman said Gentlemen, as is oar usual custom, I presame that yon1,429 words
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266 1918-03-22 2 The following is tbo report of the directors of Sungei Pat an i Robber Company for the period July 28 to December 31,1017 The dirootors have pleasure in presenting their first report and statement of acooonts to December 31, 1017. The266 words
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1513 1918-03-22 3 The ninth annual general mooting of the Sokong Rubber Company, Ltd., was held nt the register**! oflice of tho company, 49, Eastoheap, London, E.C., Mr. Thomas Ball Siloock (ohairman of the company) presiding. Tho Chairman said Gentlemen, V\o will, with1,513 words
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232 1918-03-22 3 Chinese manager, named Lee Tin, of Tanah Merab Estate, Sepang, was returning from Koala Lompor ii a motor car on March 8, with the sum of $"0,000, acoorop.tuied by another Towkay, CM 1 Kheng, the money being intended to pay tho coolies’ wages,232 words
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1001 1918-03-22 3 The annual goneral meeting of the Bokit Timah Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on Saturday. Mr. A. W. Still preaided, in the abstnce of the chairman (the Rev, N, J. Couvreur), and the others preaent were Messrs, K1,001 words
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610 1918-03-22 3 The following is the directors’ report to th« shareholders of the Tapah Rubber Estate Ltd., to be presented at tbe annual on March 25 at Messrs. Evatt and rv* office at noon Acoounts. —The net profit for the yo&r u610 words
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850 1918-03-22 4 ■nhth annoal ordinary meeting of Tbc eI^ MS) Robber Company, Ltd., M»mb*o at tbe Connoil Room, wW^ el rtrower“‘ Association, 38, Bastcbeap, Bahhcr Orowe doun shand (tbe chair. g.C.. Mr. J*. o» n > P c h ß iirman said: Gentlemen,- In850 words
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599 1918-03-22 4 The Singapore Chamber of Commeroe Robber Association's 887th anotion was held 3 on March 13 and 14, when there were offer- ed for sale piculs 15,880.64 or 2,117,405 lbs. (tons 045.27). Prioes realised:— Smoked Sheet:— Fine ribbed 683 to 190599 words
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Article39 1918-03-22 4 [The Straits Times is not responsible for 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 be rejected or ruthlessly out down.]39 words
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Article452 1918-03-22 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In view of the fact that Sunday Labour on Estates occupies a prominent position in the world of controversy I think it will not be out of place if 1 offer a few remarks regarding same. Let us452 words
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Article107 1918-03-22 4 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s weekly report, dated Batavia, Maroh 16. states: Robber.—First latex crepe per half kilo f.l. Ribbed smoked sheet per half kilo f.95. Outputs (75% Firsts) per half kilo f.90. Sugar.—Old crop Java superior white D. S.107 words
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Article31 1918-03-22 4 Tanjong Olak. —20,089 lbs. Pahang Rubber Co.— 88,658 lbs. Holland American. —607,912 lbs. Netherlands Langkat.—l9,l96 lbs. Si Pare Pare. —25,975 lbs. Bukit Katil.—B,42o lbs.; ten months 08,026 lbs.31 words
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Article84 1918-03-22 4 For the period from March 16 to 21, 1918, inclusive, the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules under the Customs Duties Enactment will be assessed on a prioo of 190 per picul84 words
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681 1918-03-22 4 An extraordinary meeting of the shareholders in the Rajah Una Co., Ltd., took 61aoe in Bangkok on March 5 (reports the Bangkok Times) to consider the advisability of going into voluntary liquidation and amalgamating with the Jendarata, Corner and Westenholz681 words
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Article234 1918-03-22 4 The report of the Krubong (Malaoca) Robber Plantations, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to September 80 amounted to £8,911, as against £7,788 for the previous season, to whioh has to be added a credit balanoe of £4,342 brought forward, making £8,254. From this has234 words
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1122 1918-03-22 5 Tbe eighth annual general meeting of the Lnmat Rubber Elates, Ltd., was held ou January ‘24, in the Council Hoorn of the Hubber Grower*’ Association, 88, Eastchoap, London, E.C., under tbe presidency of Sir Frank A. Swi .11,122 words
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518 1918-03-22 5 A meeting of representatives of companies registered in Singapore, Malacca and Johore, was held at the offices of Messrs. Evatt and Co. on Monday to discuss the question of the restriction of rubber outputs by companies registered locally in tbo same manner518 words
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1017 1918-03-22 5 Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Esckange Fr!?*'*! 10 1 Capital Value Coupanibs. Prioee, Clotnw u^'* W17. 1918. J«o»yk 150,000 2/- 80% 86% Anglo-Malay 18/7* i 0 /a fl) ()00 £1 80% Bak&p Plantations 40/8 26,7501,017 words
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