The Straits Budget, 21 February 1919

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  • 25 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXXIII No. 3184 Singapore. Friday, February 21, 1919. WEEKLY ISSUE CT THE “STRAITS TIMES." OVEt HALF A CETTUlid Price 25 cents.
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  • 216 1 kjUADEHb*I- Germany Resist 12 Admiral Jelliooe's Book 12 Armistice Renewal 12-18 League of Nations 13 Centenary College 13 Passages Homeward ...18 14 LOCAL AND GsNBRAL— Local and Personal 1-2 Singapore’* Centenary 2 Maxwell Hill Tiger 2 Victoria Institution Scholarships... 2 Government Appointments 2 After War News 8-7
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  • 3245 1 Over 300 bottles of poohai water, said to be a liquid opium, were seized on the steamer China and the ooastwise vessel Peru on January 4 by customs agents at San Francisco. The bottles were found concealed in the berths of staterooms occupied by Chinese passenger?, who
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  • 1220 2 1 The Lutiubt tr> aud frit uds cf the Eurasian 1 Liti rary Assrciation he)d a Gent'rmry cole 1 fci&t'OJ. at tie >t rooms o*i i*.gL i Mr. E Tessensohn presidug. Mr. liwsem hulio in opt'P tt-H the
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  • 279 2 Any doubts as to the authenticity of the numerous stories we have heard abcai the Mux well Hill tiger should be effectively dispelled by a tragedy which occurred last Friday, reports the Timos of MaJaya. It appears that about 8 p m on that day a Tamil
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  • 160 2 The Trustees cf tho Victoria lusi;trti''n Kuala Lumpur, have awarded the following bobol&ruhips, etc., en the rcfuite of an exam :nation held in the month cf December 191 H :~Tb< Treacher Scholarship. founded in 1894 iu honour of Sir William h.ojd Trea chor, O.C M 0., value
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  • 118 2 Mr J V\ Campbell is to be, temporarily an unclut ial member o' the L. uisJutive Council o' the Straits Sott’cmentr i 0 the p-asu of Mr. C. 11. Niven who hap in due course vacated his Beat or tho expiration of v.\u period of three yearn cf
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  • 357 7 The lfBrd report of tbe Coart of Directors of tbe Hongkrrg and Shanghai Banking Corporation to tbe ordinary yearly genera) meeting rf shareholders to be held at Hongkong on Febrcary 22 states: Tbe directors bave now to submit to yon a gemral state* ment of tbe
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  • 1856 7 If appears that tbe P. and O. steamers Nore ana Novara, by wbioh a great number of women and obildren bad booked passages to England, have been oommandeered by tbe Government to repatriate Germans, men, a omen and children, who have
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  • 352 7 The Malaysia Conferenoe of the Methodist Episcopal Church adjourned on Thursday, aud the Bishops left on Friday for Java. A number cf changes have been made in the appointments of the workers, many of them due direotly or indirectly to tho
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  • 114 7 We are asked to create a boom for tbe above lottery in tbe next five weeks, and to state that there is no intention of postponing tbe dosing date (Marob 15, 1919). If any lottery can be justified ibis can, but we are wholly
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  • 110 7 Tho rate of mortality in tbe Settlement of Singapore for tbe week ended February 8 was 20 C 6 per millo of tho population, Tbe total number of deaths whs 212 of wbioh 144 wore male Hubjeots and 68 female. Convulsions claimod 83, pluhifris 84, malaria fever
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  • 3039 9 London, December 18. Inconsistency is a mild wovd to apply to the impressions oonveyed by what the Gist and telegraph send as from G.rmany ost of the news is doctored for oar consumption by interested parties, and
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  • 87 9 (Feom Our Own Corrbspondbnt.) Penang, February IS, In the police oourt the oase was mentioned of Mr. J. G. Moore, engineer of the Straitn Trading Company, against whom Mr. G. BL Capper brought allegations of oheating. Mr. Crabb Watt, for Mr. Capper stated that the evidenoe
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  • 99 9 The London correspondent of the Times off Ceylon writing nnder date Janaary 9 says The London papers this week have had as advertisement stating that it is proposed t» hold a Viotory Dinner on the Monday bofosp the Darby, 1919, and everyone oonneoted with the Malay
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  • 106 9 In order to oonsorve the stocks of Rangoon white rioe for Penang and the adjacent parts of the Malay peninsula which oan moat conveniently bo supplied from Ponang, it has boon arrangod that in futuro Malaooa shall draw from Singapore the supply of Rangoon rico whioh it
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  • 43 10 |Tho Straita Times is not responsible fcr tbe opinir n of itH com spoiidmts. Correspondents abruld btar ia mind that Letters moat bo short and to the point. Long rambling r pintle n are liable to bo rtjoctcd or ruthleaMy ent down.)
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  • 109 10 To tho Editor of tbo Straita Timed. Sir,— lt bc< cqh, according to your report of yeaterday, that there in a third wave of icfloenxa coming thn way. I have read iu you» recent paper a paragraph by some authority advocating the une cf pepper dmt and
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  • 175 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In jour advcitiM mint column of the 12ih tLcie appears an advert for a good cook, pay 940 per month, and at Diamond JubiUt to wit! Now it is about time this sort cf thing was stopped, if certain people
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  • 182 10 To the Editor of tbo Straits Times. Sir,—It would not be out of place for a suggestion at this period in the case of tbt vacant space on the Esplanade, the place where Kt tiles statue stood to erect a band stand either at the expense of the
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  • 221 10 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. I Sir,—As the initiator of tho correspondence some time ago on the state of tho Malacca roads, 1 was sorry to road tbo impatient letter of Motorist" in your issue of the 12th inst. The Pnblio Works Department appear to be
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  • 608 10 To the Editor ot tho Straits Times. Sir,—Tbn news cf the appointment of Sir Satyendra Praeanca HiDha as Under Store tary of State for India and his Hubs* quent elevation to tho peerage received with great «flt satisfaction by tbe Indians For the first .ime, tbn principle
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  • 394 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—It has oome into my daily experi cnoo to witness aooidents in the streets, and in many instances if the wounded be a native or a Chineso very slight attention ib given to him. There iB an ambulanoe io Singapore, but
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  • 134 10 To the Editor of tbo Straits Times. Sir —I am very muob interested iu above topic and fully aware of th»; idea of the fow hundred gentlemin in lnaiHtiflg to have tho Bill passed m jastoo to a.l tho liy am hi rvants and motor car drivers
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  • 1316 10 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,—The thanks of the public are duo to yon, and you epposito number cf the Free Prose for your prompt exposure of the impend ing ciime of the authorities in the P and O. ships In my limited circle I
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  • 185 10 To tha Editor of the Strata Times. Sir,—A "League of Nations” is in pro* of creation, and though it is a Rig-antic t uterprise, we have overy hope, that it will come mto existence. Its objects are maniloi hamani^ 6 6,1 thM wiU d K°° d We, little
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  • 291 11 'To the 3';U of tho Struts Timra. Sir, —Abouk Ohrumnas tnu medical oorreof Tli» Times efiated that there wan ft iGoii.biC ji. Iji 1 aHtuhag wi f airao fi^OC.^OD 7OT.Hr, hid nerished >f influ onza and pneumonia anciug the previous twelve v?otk«. Thu* the. pl-gj-j uoold seeiu bo U
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  • 224 11 To tho Sditor of tlu S,rails Times. Sir, —1 always road wi'.h rmch ati ot*rr tho yoer’y ah:.reli?id m» t.i.g iipor.s you publish of the various local aocS home robtior oouipanie6, and they sei vi me fu making up my little book for future references, the same
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  • 82 11 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Now that we are to receive a medal !ov services in tue Colouy, may it be suggested that such medal or ribband have sorno distinctive marks for sorvice as follows:— 1. Dariog the Motiny 2. Voluntetring for service in
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  • 133 11 Tho Straits Steamship Company’s steamer Xiang (Captain Fa wens) did not berth till 10.80 this n,truinp, pays the Pinang Gazette, of Monday, the late arrival at Penang being tho sequel to an experience undergone by the vessel the previous evening shortly after leaving Port Swettonbam.
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  • 61 11 Messrs. Kempton and Co. havo received a wire from Bangkok informing thorn that the following nambors have won tho first seven prizes in the British (Siam) Lottery —lst *****4 2nd *****1; 2nd *****0 3rd L ***** 3rd *****5 3rd *****6 3rd Onr informants understand that the t*o
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  • 1882 11 r -> A-2 jL. a jU| a. w *-> sj j ih .in aM'’. i io world >» o y t! wur ih .he waRwolni o£ a»‘ i ar:.vi activities I’he err\bl■» o<'Ht m id* f.r.d or laid usi'to,
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  • 283 11 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. M-ssr?. Frauur a ad Co, in their weekly r no*t, di>'»« d F iroar/ 20, s’.ato lit- a ?i.»y in cablegrams in responsible for a of the general trade depression wh»oh aturaily affects share dealings coo* idtrabty The position of tin
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  • 386 11 The Arab, Somali and Malay Association. Limited, baa been registered aa a private company, with a oapital of £l,OOO, in £1 shares, says Tbe Finanoier, to promote the welfare of Arabs, Somalis and Malays in the Bristol Channel ports who become and continue members of the
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  • THE Straits Budget.
    • 1088 12 —Straits Times, Ftbiuaiy 14. in there any prospect of me war boiug vasomod, and, it there is, watt oLunoe uas Germany of gaining any advantage 'ike answer to the first part of tkafc queetion in •imply that, in the absenoo of a really siruug And folly responsible
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    • 1096 12 Straits TimcE, February IC. The brief summary of Admiral Jellicoe’s Book sent by Renter docs not supply the material upon whioh to form final judgment upon tho policy of the Jutlaud battle. It merely gives a key too moch that has boon wriUiir-about that famous fight, and
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    • 1084 12 -Straits Times, February 17. The Scprtnie War Council has ooiro to an important and, wo think, very vrifn dfeision* >iDCo tho p'gninp of tho armiEti? hav© her n ponGxg foed into Germany, and tc *nt matter* rather crudely, op tboir bellies are filled car enemies b; g<n t"
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    • 1085 13 embodiment of a work a day policy.—StraiiB Timet', February 18. We oonfess to a certain hesitation in dealing with the League of Nations scheme. It represents a great ideal, and it is impossible to doubt the earnestness of those who have been its chief advocates. It is
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    • 1155 13 Straita Times, February 19, We gather from some references at the Legislative Council meeting on Monday that Monnt Rosie Eetate has been aoqaired by the Government with a view to its use as the site of a College to commemorate the Centenary. It is a question open to
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    • 1472 13 out Gorman naturalisation papers?’’—Straits Times, February 18. It is almost impossible to believo that the Imperial Government deliberately ignores the claims of English women and children who have been forced to remain in a tropical climate far beyond the period wbioh is consistent with safety to health and
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  • 230 14 Tho following despatch recoivod by the Governor from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, is published for gonoral informa tion Downing Street, November 18,1918. Sir, —I have tho honour to inform you that the Army Cout cil have expressed tueir ap prtoiauon of the actiJn
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  • 1479 14 coju Cuiuilivin 0; H.e Various fr 0 "S 1 •M folk, ,v ing «dBci..i meHSuge been f, Im a by l Goccrs.1 u* a J -6 V. f Atol at i I ’1 |1 1 *>-'• i .1 1 r) )uly floi totU Jing 1 a v oc
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 160 14 Property Sales. Sin R aporo propertus wrre sold by auction by the Commercial Rubbor Company, on »ednetiday afternoon, before a biR atfcendanoe of prospective buyers. Bidding was K, an^ 0odpricefiw^e r eali«ied: FW aOOMqlS?? 1884 0ff Chan*i Hoad, area fPn? 0, rr S H aik^“ at MMicaD *1,400; froebold a
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  • 1193 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ranb, February 17. Our local foroes went into camp at R&ub on Satnidoy last for tbe wrek-tnd. In the absenoe of the Hen. the British Resident who is the O C Pahang detachment of tbe M.S.V.R. the oommand devolved npon Lieut F. J.
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  • 541 15 A pretty wedding wax solemnized at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. Frederick William Coaob, of the staff cf John Little and Co., waH married to Miss Edivh Isabel Eilin, second daughter of tbo late Mr. E F
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  • 81 15 We learn from the P. and O. S. N. Com pany’s local agent that he was ou Saturday mreoeipt cf a telegram staling that the Admiralty London havo requisitioned all passenger accommcdation in tbo Nore and Novara. Hodesires therefore that passengers already becked by these
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  • 524 15 From Our Own Cohukhpondekt. Kuala Lumpur, February 18. The weather was hue and going good. There was a fair attendance. Stewards Stakes.—R. O, May B, Roes 1 Oh La La, Suttle 2 Fallowland, Kedfern 8 Won by a length and
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  • 319 15 Tbiß Bureau, says a correspondent in the Times of Ceylon, is situated in an expensive situation on the ground floor in Cannon Street between the station and the mono, ment, the right side of the way, an exoellent* ly chosen spot It has a fine window and
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  • 82 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pe nang, February 18. The Golf Club championship was won by Crabb Watt who beat J. A. S. Sollar 9 up and 7 to play. J Everest won the February monthly medal. In the Penang Cricket Club Bowls, H. Smith beat Livingston 21-11 in
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  • 220 15 Ten years ago, Singapore was one of the most beantifnl islands in the world. To-day it is one of the least prepossessing fragments of the British Empire. So great has been its prosperity that scarcely a yard of soil retains its virgin oharm. The hands of the
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  • 145 15 The War Loan (Conversion Loan) Ordinance, 1919, to be brought before the Legislative Counoil is being introdnoed in fulfilment of an undertaking given by the acting Treasurer in the Connoil on May 27, 1918, that an opportunity would be given to holders of bonds issued under the
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  • Miscellaneous Reuter Telegrams.
    • 1523 16 RiUTim’a Tata onus London, February 11, 8 60 a.m. Mi. W. Adamson (in the debate on the address in the House of Commons) declared that tbe working olasses decl.ntd any longer to be troated as nogs in tho machine for mere
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    • 1341 16 London, February 12, 8 p.m. At a oontoroacs of tho Minors’ Federation f it .biulhport, tho Chairman, Mr. Smillie, saiciUhal the oommiUoo had unanimously decibel against tho acceptance of the Govornuimt a terms, cabled yesterday evoning. V London, February 12, 8.40 p.m. Th 1 Miners’ Federation at a
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    • 156 16 London, February 11,11.15 p.m. In the House of Lords, in the ooarse of thn debate on the Address, Lord Carson said tihat cordiality and goodwill characterised proceedings of the Peaoe Conferenoe and there did not appear to be any prospect of a sreaoh. The Dominions for the
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    • 143 16 London, February 5, 6.45 p.m. Melbourne, January 80 Quarantining in disorganising shipping in Sydney. Cases ot jufluonza hitherto number twenty-thra* 1 he cabinet has ordered every one to wear cuasks of whioh 700,030 must be manafaotnr* °f e Monday when maskless persona will bo liable to arrest. January 81:
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    • 86 17 London, February 14, 9 16 p.m. In oonneotion with the second imperial press conference which will be held in Canada in 1920, the precise date being unfixed, Sir Harry Brittain, who organised the first imperial press con fere roe, has been asked by the Empire Press Union to
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    • 60 17 London, February 11, 2.16 p.m. Paris: Baron Chinda has authorised the statement that the reports that Japan had attempted to influence the Chinese representatives in Paris was entirely unfounded- No seoret Chino-Japaneee treaty was ever oon eluded or proposed and there had been no exohange of notes
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    • 25 17 London, February 16, 2.6 p.m. The Portuguese legation announces that the Royalist movement has completely collapsed. The monarchist leader, Couoeiro, has been taken prisoner.
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    • 29 17 London, February 16, 12.20 a.m. In the House of Commons, the Minister of Pensions stated that the Pensions Bill for 1919 wonld amount to 50 millions sterling.
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    • 30 17 London, February 7, 4.10 p.m. Owing to the illness of Lord Phillimore the hearing of Mrs Annie Besant's appeal to the Privy Counoil was adjourned to February 11.
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    • 26 17 London, February 12, 7 50 a m, The Daily Express states that Sir Robert Borden has been offered the British ambassadorship at Washington.
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    • 61 17 London, February 18, 12.15 a.m. The Amateur Billard Championship has been won by Mr. S. H Fry who boat Lieu tenant Graham Symes, the holder, the soore being 2.CCO to 1,729. Loudon, February 12, 8 15 p.m. The death ha 9 occurred at the age of 92 cf Mr.
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    • 185 17 London, February 17, 10,20 p.m. Sir Wilfrid Laurier is dead. London, Fobrnary IP, 7,5 a m. All the papers pay tribato to Sir Wilfrid Laarier’s eervioes to the Empire. A telegram from Ottawa says that he passed away quietly, his wife at his bedside. There
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    • 26 17 London, February 18, 11.55 p m. The food controller has revoked the order prohibiting dealings in sogar outHdo the United Kingdom txerpt under permit.
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  • 52 17 Sir John Buckniil, K.C Chief Justice ba« booked bis passage homo by the Andre Lcbon, wbioh leaves Sirgfiporo for Europe early4n April. His Lordship, according to present arrangements, goes on eight months furlough, and during his absence Mr. Jastice Woodward will offioiato as Chief Justice of the
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  • 291 17 Dr. Gibbs, Medioal Superintendent of the Singapore Lnnatio Asylam, has reported to the Government on the subjeot of the establishment of a kitohen garden in connection with the Asylum. The experiment was started in Deoember, 1917, oa an area ol aore
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  • 172 17 Macpbail and Company, Ltd. Weekly Report. February 18 to 19. The post week bas been one of the dullest in the Bbare market since the early days of the war. Robber bas been steady. Auoticn Results: Janaary 12 and 18. Total Total Top prices London offered, sold.
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  • 119 17 The annual report of tho Straits branch of tho Royal Asiatic Society statue that the active membership is estimated at 806 The society regrets to have to record the deaths ot Capt. G E. Cardew, killed in action, Mr R. C Elmonds, Mr. J W. C. Ellis,
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  • 138 17 Mr. Batk v, the delegate of tho NIT. (Netherlands Indies Tank Stiamship Company) the Dutch dt paitment cf the Asiatic Petroleum Compaty, has come over from Java in connection with certain grievances regarding food, wages, promotion, and so forth, winch aro said to prevail on ttu ir
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 103 17 The Manohesters and the Old Boy Soouts Union met in a game of Association on the Esplanade on Wednesday the soldiers rnaning oat winners by three goals to one. The play was very largely in the S acute’ territory and only lack prevented their being defeated by a larger
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    • 96 17 The Chinese New Year competition (Bogey) tie at the Keppel Golf Clnb was won by H T White, 2 down. The following is the result of the men's monthly medal (stroke) for February. Twenty-three oards were taken oat:— R F Binnie 77 1-76 D. Sattie 81 6
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    • 55 17 Before a large number of spectators H M. de Souza, of Malaooa, and E. G Wheatley, ibe present obampion of the S R C., tried jonolasions at tennis on Wednesday. The game was well contested throughout and eight bad almost fallen when it ended in a win for
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  • 135 17 Simqapors, February 20, 1019. BXCNANQB On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4|| Dea and 2/4 Private 8 m/s 2/4*6 On Nbw York...Demand 66| Private 90 days 67* On Franci Bank 801* )H India Bank T T 166 On Honokono... Bank d/d 55% pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 48{
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  • 368 17 Sinciafori, Fkbkuaby 20, 1018. MINING. vXl 10 10 Ampang 1100 12.00 1 1 Ayer Wong 2 20 2 60 10 10 Kinta Association 0 00 0.40 £1 t Kiuta Tin 18 0 112 0 £1 JCl Lahat Mines 7 00 800 6 6 Lingni Tin 4 26
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  • 37 17 Ambrosoli -On February 17, at t P.egbckut, themson Rjad, to Mr. and Mrs. C Ambvoucli, a daughter. Cartwright —On February 19, At tbe Maternity H jdpital, Singapore, to Mr. and ills. W, J. Caitwnght, a son.
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  • 39 17 Coccu-Edlin—Go Fjbraary 16, 1919, at •It. Andrews Catuedral, Singapore, by tie Vtn. ArohJLaccn Swindell, Frederick Vil* .iam Couo i to R «itfi Isabel, soound daughter of tuo late Mr E.F. H. Ediia, and of Mre. (V. H. Palgrave
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  • 126 17 (ANRTA SEhVICI.) Batavia, February 19, The Royal Packet has ordered the Wharf Qoedkoop, in Holland, to bnild a new and larger cf Melchir Trenb for replacing the Ramphios. The new ship can oarry 170 ealoon tassengers. Construction will commerce in September or October
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  • 79 17 A yourg Belgian named Just ment, a rosi* dent of Rtow, was produced by Inspector Lancaster before Mr. Lanfibam Carter to day, chtrged with the mnrder of a Malay on thal inland. Though tbo first advices ntato murder, it is believed tbo charga will bo altered
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 87 17 NOTICE. The po«t tree price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is a year. T post Ire price oi the Straits duJfct is $1 1 a, year to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe tor a year. The subscriptions for
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  • 134 17 lea res Guttkuidci* 7“ At tuo Gonoral Ha p.tal, Singapore, on i?cbua*y 15, G. H Gi.tt* rijge manager of the Jasin (Malacca) Rub* O.r Ent it v b, Malacca. Young ~Ou F.b:aity 16, at tbs Genera donp.tal, bugipore, Heary Aif.oi \oung, of A, i.utl R ud, in bis 69.h year.
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
    • 98 1 OlNIKAlx Robber Items 1 Singapore Lubber Auction 6 January Rubber Returns Tw.si.kam— Rubber Estate Auctioned 1 OoEMKHI’ONItMNCK Tho P. A. M. and Government 2 Mikt INCH ANi> RmIOKT.H— Majedie (Johore) Rubbe r 1 Hi pang Valley Kubbor 1 Mengkibol Rubber 2 Sengat Rubber Estate 2 Monb Plantations 2 Farit
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    • 35 1 FlO* Oi U O'A'W CoiMKSPOMi'fCMT. I’tnang, February 17. Liu Sepetang Estate lias beta auctioned at Tapping and wan bought on behalf of Mossrs. Godwin acd Co. (or 9161,C00. Bidding started at 91*26,000.
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    • 315 1 Mr. Willis, manager cf Cberoh Estate, Pahang, proceeds to England on leave with his wife and family as soon as their passage* oan bo booked. Mr. 1 Iiob. Boyd, a Director of Gnla-Kalnm-poi g Rubber Estates, Ltd., who is on a visit to Malaya, attended tho M.P.A.A. meeting
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    • 1184 1 *Tbo eighth annual general mooting of the shareholders of tho Majedie (Johort) Rubbei Estates, Ltd was held on December 30, at tho cffices, 49, East-cheap, London, E.C., Mr Alfred Robert Warren (tho ohairman of tht company)
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    • 662 1 Sopang vS‘ y orfioaty Jon™alu"uo° B d c e f r9 t h at ,he fi, h Do h.ld a, toe roK Btc. j ct, p,t > tc April H, 19.9, iB M foUows:— 3D witbIu7n t dMac™Mto^“iV5S,'onT‘
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    • 1010 2 The seventh ordinary general meeting of tho Mengkibcd (Central Jchoru) Rabo.t Company, Limited, was held r f Winchester House, London, E.O., on December 18 Lieut.-Col Arthur J. Barry, R.E presiding Tho Chau man said: Gentlemen, our meeting is much later than
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    • 1093 2 Tho eighth annual iral mootiu < of the ngat Ruobor E«tu.e. Ltd was .eld cn December ‘20 ut ihe itficea of the .lubber Growers’Association, 8b, Eaatobe&p, umdcc, ii.C Captain Eric Maxwell (chrirm*.. jf the company) presiding. Tlo Chairman said Gentlemen,—This
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    • 1033 2 The eighth annual general meeting of the Morib Plantations, Ltd was held on December 17 at Whnohester House, London. B G., Mr. Aldersan Burrell Horne (the chairman of the company) presiding. Tbo Chairman said Ladies and gentlemen, —You will no doabt desire
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    • 39 2 [The Straits Times is not responsible far the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents sboald best in mind tbnb Letters must be short and to the point. Long rambling epistles are liable to ba rejoctod or ruthlessly cat down
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    • 145 2 To the Bditor of The Straits Times, Sir,—Perhaps enough has boon written on this sabjeot, so in reply to Mr. Ritchie I will merely state that no alternative polieies were being advocated at the Koala Lampnr meeting. All the argument was as to whether
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    • 152 2 Tho adjourned general meeting of the Pirit Perak Rubber Company, Ltd., was held at tho Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Saturday. Mr. W. E. Cleaver presided, and tho others present were Messrs. W. 8. Goldie, C. Trim Johnson and L. E, Blown (repre* "outlay tho secretaries,
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    • 2112 3 The moth annual general muting of thr (Perak) Rubber and T iu Coiupan j, Lid wr" held on D* comber ‘.id at the fttc» of the Rubber Growers’ Allocation. 84 Kantcheap, K C., Mt. O F. Trail ithe chair uaa)
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    • 1341 3 Tho sixth annual general meeting of the. 1 Broome iSelargor) Plantations, Ltd., was held on December 19, at Winchester House, Ola Broad -sheet, London, E.C Lieut. Joseph Kelly, R AF., (chairman and muraging director), presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen, is customary 1
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    • 157 3 rne d xtraor(i '»**y «en era! meetjog j* thu KecaL Kuubct Ccmna.w, Ltd,, ra& jUJ a tho Charr brr of Ccruartce Pfuanu »<■ a. aoti, 'pte’d^l; Md thu O.bers present n 3 6 Mrew*. W. B. C. Tiies Johnrcn, aud L E. Slows bX ud7 ft 6
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    • 3484 4 The annual general meeting of the Jobore Planters' Association took plaoe in the Civil Servioe Club, Johore Babrn, on Saturday, a large amonnt of business being transacted. Mr. 0. W. Bradbnrne presided, and the large attendance inolnded
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    • 2653 5 The sixteenth ordinary goneral meeting of the Doff Development Company, Ltd was bold on Deoember 19, at Winohoskr House, Old Broad-street, E C., Mr, R. W. Doff (ohairman aod managing director) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen,—Before dealing with
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    • 1845 5 Tho sixth ordinary general meeting of th Bckoh Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held am December 18, in the Counoil Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 88, Eastobeap Loudon, Sir Ernest W. Birch, K.C.M.G. (the ohsirman), presiding. The Chairman said:
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    • 660 6 The Singapore Chamber of Gommerot Rubber Association’s usual auctions were fceld rn Febinary 12 and 18,1919, when there wrre chore <J 8,021,*****; tone 1,248.97 sold 2,460.876 lb. tons 1,107.68. Pmioas RaxiLsiD. Cents per lb Smoked sheet: Singapore standard ribbed 78 to 76*
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    • 1805 6 The eleventh ordinary general meeting of the Tandjong Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on December 20, at the Council Room of the Robber Growers’ Association (Incorporated), 88, Eastcheap, London, B.C., Mr. Goorge Croll (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said
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    • 1209 7 The twelfth annual ordinary general mnt ling cf the Pel nah V.lley (Johore) Rnbber I Estates, Ltd wrs h Id on Decjiuoer 80, at the Great Eart ro Hoti I, Livorp ol Htnet, |E C., S't Byrcn K.B F#., chairman of
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    • 167 7 Lunas.—20,738 lbs. Nya.’as —18 CO/5 lbs Siak (Snuiitra) —26,201 lbs. Djapotrs.—86,773 ibs. Strdacg Sumatra.—262,617 lbs. Sialang.—120 899 lbs. Tandjong —118,422 lbs. Acglo-Sumatra.—67,9.8 lbs. Snngei Kari (Sumatra) —27,846 lbs. Tanab Datar.—18,188 lbs. AsaLan (Snmatrai.—39 861 lbs. Tocrangie Sumatra. —27 609 lbs. Mondans Sumatra.—68,742 lbs. Bila Snmatra.--19.261 lbs. Central
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    • 268 7 The report of the Lumut Rubber Estates, Limited, slates that the yield for the period under review was 974,600 lbs of dry market'd rubber, agaimt 1,075,880 lbs. iD luel previous year. The reiuotiou is due .0 the restriction of output scheme proposed vhip» l ft» bbtr Growers’ Association,
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    • 737 7 Stock Singapore Issued P*» Dividends. Malatah Exchange Fraser A Co.*i Lanital Value Companies. Prices, Closing Prioee, Cap,tal 1917. 1910. October 11. February Kk 150,000 2/- 05 85% Anglo-Malay 14/1$ 10/0 18/00,000 £1 80% Bakap
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