EW ADVERTISEMENTS
CANADIAN PACIFIC
OCEAN SERVICES.
LTD.
(PACIFIO SERVICE).
TIRE Steamship
"EMPRESS OF RUSSIA "
will be despatched from Hongkong at Noor on WEDNESDAY,
22ND MARCH,
for VANCOUVER via Usnal Ports of Call.
INTIMATIONS
PUBLIC LECTURE VỌNGKONG CURRENCY PROBLEM.
M
on the
“R. J. M. XAVIER has kindly consented to deliver a LECTURE, to be followed by a Discussion, on the above subject, at the CITY HALL, TO-DAY (FRIDAY), the 10th March, at 5.15 P.M.
Ladies and Members of the Public are invited.
H. E. POLLOCK,
AIT TOUCH AND TRUST ALLAN PHONE NON FUP TAS HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 1078, 1914,
HOUSES TO LEA
TO LET.
For Six Months from ist. May.
YURNISHED, FOUR-ROOMEDHOUSE, STONE HOUSE," No. 67, Mount Kellet, For particulars apply--
PEROY SMITH, SETH & FLAMING. Tiongkong, 7th March, 1916.
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TO. LEL
INTIMATION
WATSON'S]
FINEST OLD
URNISHED HOUSE, Seven Living BROWN
FURN Hon. Secretary,
HONGKONG ODD VOLUMES SOCIETY.
[379 Hongkong, 4th March, 1016.
BLUE CROSS
FUND.
For Passage Fares, Freight Rates, etc., please | HORSES IN WAR TIME. Bpply to
J. H. WALLACE,
General Agent. [396 Hengkong, 10th March, 1910.
"NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
TE have This Day REMOVED Our Waves and Show-rooms from the First Floor to the Second Floor of 10 Des Toux Road Central,
(Above the Robinson Piana Company). MOW FUNG & Co.
[360 Hongkong, 1st March, 1916,
PUBLIC NOTICE.
THE
HE Undersigned hereby gives Notico that it has Opened an Office at No. 13 Nanking Road, Shanghai, as a Branch of WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY of New York, and will conduct its Telephone and Electrical Supply business in China bence-
orth from the Shanghai Office.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. are no longer Agents for WESTERN ELECTRIC COM PANY, as from December 8th, 1918.
אן
WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY.
NOTICE.
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TN view of the refusal of LOCAL BANKS to accept Compradore Orders, the undermentioned Lines request Passengers and Shippers to pay all accounts for freight, passage money, etc., by stunque or cash on and after 1st Starch, 1916:
P. & 0. S.N, COMPANY,
MESSADERIES MARITIMES C.,
OCEAN 8:6, Co., Ltd.,
CHINA MUTUAL S.N. Co., Ltd., **ELLERMAN" LINE,
CANADIAN PACIFIC OCEAN SERVICES, LTD., BANE LINE,
TOYO KISEN KAISHA,
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,
OBAKA SHOSEN KAUSHA,
I
LINK
"SHIRE" LINE.
DODWELL & Co., LTD.,
ROYAL MAIL STRAUSHIP LINS,
JAVA-PACIFIO LIJS, JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN, OKINA MAIL S.S. Co.,
BART ABLATIO Co. of COPLEBAGEN, RUSBIAN EAST ASIATIO S.S. Co., SWEDISH EAST ABIATIO C. OF Co.. AMERICAN ASIATIC 8.8. Co., LTD., AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE, AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE. Hongkong, 4th March, 1016.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
Action No. 218 of 1916.
Fetween THE TAI LOI Firm, Plaintiffs,
and
THE LAI CHUN WAH KEE Firm,
Defendants
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a
NWRIT OF FOREIGN ATTACHMENT returnable on the 5th day of March, 1910, against all the property movable and in- movable of the above-named Defendants within the Jurisdiction of this Court has been issued in this action pursuant to Section
THE HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB
PRESENTS
*THE ANGEL IN THE HOUSE,” A COMEDY IN 3 ACTS, BY B. MACDONALD
AND
HASTINGS
EDEN PHILLPÕITS, Last Year's Great London Success.
THIRD AND FINAL PERFORMANCE, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY); HTH MARCH,
AT 9.15P.M.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniforie admitted at Half-Price.
BOOKING at MOUTRIES. .
PRICES: $4, $3 AND $2. BLUE CROSS FUND. Hongkong, 8th March, 1916. [289 HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD. · ORDINARY THE THIRTY-FIFTH
ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE-
BOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the General Managers at 11.30 AM. on TUESDAY, the 28th instant, to receive a Statement of the Company's Accounts to 31st December, 1915, and the Report of the General Managers.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company.
will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 28th
instant, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
General Managera.
F303
Hongkong, 9th March, 1918. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TU SHIKKHOLDENG THE FORTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned at Noox on TUESDAY, the 28th instant.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 28th instant, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.
General Managere, HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
[376 Hengkong, 2nd March, 1816.
CHINA BUGAR REFINING CO.,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
ORDINARY
THE THIRTY EIGHTH
ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE. HOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Offices of the General Agents, Pedder's Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th March, at 11:30 A.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December,
1916.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 20th March, both days inclusiva.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD., General Agents, Hongkong, Snd March, 1916.
TO LET.
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aplendid set of OFFICE ROOMS on the First Floor of No. 10, Des Voax Bond
Booms, etc., with Garden. Apply
SECRETARY,
CHURON MISSIONARY SOCIETY, 90, Bonham Road. Hongkong, 8th March, 1916.
TO LET.
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[O. 1, TOGO TERRACE, Kennedy Road.
Apply-
LI FUK TSAU, Care of Messrs. WILKINSON & Grist,
9, Queen's Bond Central. Hongkong, Jet March, 1916.
[ass
TO LET.
NTERRACE Nathan Road,
TEWLY-BUILT FLATS, in SAIFNE Also,
SIMILAR FLATS in Jordan Road, Kowloon. Reais Very moderate.
Electric Light and Gas installed.
Apply to
KAYAMALLY & Co.,
(306
5, D'Agullar Street. Hongkong, lei March, 1910.
TO LET-AT THE PEAK.
FURNISHED, No. 3, Mfcuntsin View.
Apply--
H. E. POLLOCK,
Princes' Buildings.
Hongkong, 26th February, 1916.
TO LET..
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FFICES, 5, Duddell Street, now
BRANDY
E
QUALITY.
Brown Brandy
in
Oction of Metam. Radecker & Co.
AFHE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD.
[205 Hongkong, 17th February, 1916.
TO LET-FURNISHED.
10. 5, MORRISON HILL. -Boomed House, 4 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms. Vons from 1st March,
Apply...
HARRY WICKING & Co. Hongkong, and February, 1916:
A HOUSE
Apply
TO LET
Kantsford in
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25 YEARS IN WOOD.
Terrace, A. S.
Kowloon THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., Lan Hongkong, 24th October, 1015.
FURNISHED FLATE.
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Untersigned are prepared to furnish
Tsome of their Tregunter Mansions (May Road) Flats to suis intending tenants. These Flat lave first class appointments which incrads English Batha and Kitchen ranges, hot water supply and water-closets. They are of two kinds, viz.: Flats with 2 Bedrooms and Sitting Rooms and Flats with 3 Bed- rooms and 1 Sitting Room. The latter are specially suitable for Bachelora. Arrange ments could be made if desired for the use, in common with certain other tenants, of the adjoining fresh water swimming bath.
Apply to
*₤205
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Co., LTD. Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong 28th January, 1916.
TO LET. YO. 11, GAGE STREET, immediate posez- NO.
Biox Apply to
J. VINCENT BRAGA. Toyo Kisen Kaisha. Hongkong, 10th November, 1818. [100 TO LET
Park Road, Rontaining 6 Boomi, 3 Bath Rooms, DAVENSHILL · EAST, Servante Quarters, ko. Venani lat Nevember.
Appig
DBACON, LOOKER DEACON & HARSTON.
(90. Hongkong, 19th October, 1915.
TO LET.
WATSON & CO., LTD.,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, HONGKONG.
TELEPHONE NO. 618.
BIRTH.
WOLEY-On the 9th March, at 5, Torres Villes, Kowloon, to Mr. and Mrs. P.
[397 B. WOLFF, & Bon,
Boxerong Orrios: 104, Di Vaoz Road, C. LONDON OFFIC: 131, LT Star, É.C.
The Daily Press.
HONGKOYO, 10TH MAROH, 1918
MACAO NOTES,
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.}
MACAO, March 9th,
FILE BUT NOT WATER. A fire broke out last Friday night at w Sam so wire shop, 95, Rua 5 de Octubro, Though the premises were not more than 500 metres from the Fire Brigade Station assistance did not arrive for almost an
many doubted his courage. Obloquy was heaped upon him and his attitude became the subject of decision in every country of the world. When at last, however, he realised that peace was not possible with honour, his patience became exhausted, and he announced his firm resolve never to consent to any legislation infringing in the smallest degree the right of Americana to the freedom of the seas. At the last moment it was suggested that possible hour, and then it was found that water trouble might be avoided and the direct pipes laid down for use in such onss issue evaded if the proposed resointions vialded no water, the reservoir being, dry and the pumps at the pumping-station were superseded by a general vote of conbroken, It is now nearly five years since fidence in the Presidential policy. To this pipes were laid in many of the principal compromise President WILSON refused streets in China-town, but they have never He determined that Congress yet been used for the purpose for which
they were intended.
consent. should either vote directly upon the suc question of the safety of American oitizens, at sea, or that an appeal should be made to the electorate. His confidence in the justice of his cause and in the honour of tris coun- trymen has been splendidly vindicated, By substantial majorities the representathoir stand on the Macao Club terrace and
tives of the American nation in both Houses "have determined that the rights of Americans shall be respected and their lives safeguarded. The scenes of enthusiasm in the Senate when the result of the debate was announced have been unparalleled since the declaration of war the body in upon Spain: Congress in America which decides the ultimate question of war or peace, and the result
THE CARNIVAL, The three days carnival has come to an...... end. Many dances were héki and crowdn of jolly fellows paraded the streets with a band, flags, etc. Some of thoni took up
pelted passers-by with flour, etc., much to the annoyance of gome,
SCHOOL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.
The College of Sta. Rose de Lima hela its distribution of prizes for the year- 1914-1915 last Saturday. The invitn- tions were limited to the children, mucli tos the disappointment of the general publis and of the pupils themselves, who cannot but contrast the dullness of the proceedings.
of the divisions will convey little comfort with the festivities at other schools. This
THE PROCESSION OF THE CRUSH,
Corn
to German partisans. The PRESIDENT is school is under the direction of now assured that he has the full weightmittee, and the president, the Bishop of Macao, failed for more than five years te of public opinion behind him, and the knowledge can only serve to strengthen attend a meeting. his hands Previously it was questioned whether he spoke with the voice of the nation when he insisted upon the ob
Now all servance of international law, doubts On the point have been swept away, and the American people have many Hongkong residents will visit this aleared themselves from. the stigma colony for the occasion,
Weather permitting, there will be thơ procession of the Cross on Saturday at 7 o'clock from Saint Agostinho Church to the Cathedral and again on Sunday. No doubt
of thinking only of their own material interests, of contenting themselves with HONGKONG TENNIS TOURNA- unavailing verbal protests when organised
crimes unequalled in the history of civilised
It is to
nations called aloud for action. be hoped that a truce among the political parties in the United States will follow, and that those who condemned President WILSON's policy as pusillanimous and as Bame of bringing contempt upon the America will lend him their support in order that a united nation may be ready for any eventuality which it may be called upon to face. The sacrifice of one Ameri. can life now, as a result of a submarine uttack on a merchant vessei must bring the great neutral Republic actively and operly to the side of the Allies. That is not a risk which Germany can afford to take unless she considers her position to be so desperate that nothing can make it worse, while, on the other hand, a further secession to the forces arrayed against ber might serve as an excuse for relit quishing the struggle. The latest cables, however, indicate that Count BERNSTORFF bas learnt his lesson and is in a more accommodating mood.
|
MENT.
RESULTS TO DATE.
A start has at last been made with the Hongkong C.C.'s tennis tournament. Several games were played off on Wednes
day evening, the play throughout being keen and interesting, with the following remlts:
HANDICAP SINGLES, "A."-F. A. Red. mond (scratch) beat L. N. Murphy (owe 3-6), 9-6, 4-6, 6-4. Capt. Milner Jones.
4-6), 6—1, 7--6: (rec. 15-1) beat Lt.-Col. Faichnie (rec,
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES-Ng Szo- Kwong buat Ng Sze Cheung, 4-3, 6-1, 8--0.
HANDICAP SINGLES, "B."-G. W. Sewell' (owe 15-3) beat O. H. Ritler (owo 3-8), 8-4, 86
Yesterday's games resulted as follows : —--
MIXED DOUBLES HANDICAP. Capt. and Mrs. Hammond (owe 3–6) boat Mr. and Ms. N. L. Smith (owe 5-B2, 6-2, 6~2 ̧
HANDICAP SINGLES.
P. S. Leigh-Bennett (owe 159) beat 0. F. Lubatti (owe 1-6), 6-3, 6-0.
TO-DAY'S GAMES,
The following matches are fixed to ba played this afternoon:-
Open Championship Singles--J. M. de
A mail for Europe via Siberia closes J. Lopes 2. A. H, Crook to-morrow at 5 p.m..
3
Handicap Singles "AS. E. Green (owes 30) v. Rev, Cooper-Hunt (owen 30
Handicap Singles BH, E, Muriel (owe 15-3) v. F. Bywe-Thomson (owe 15-3
Mixed Doubles Handicap-Mr. and Mrs J. R. Greaves (scr.) v. G. W. Sewell and Mrs. Lambert (owe 3—6).
·AMERICA AND GERMANY. FOLLOWING Upon the vote in the Senate, the decision of the House of Representa- tives to shelve indefinitely all resolutions warning Americans not to travel or armed merchantmen shows that the heart of the A vital prin- American people is sound. ciple was at stake. Germany had openly
•The s.s. Haimun, of the Douglas Steam- declared her intention of treating as ships ship Co. is reported to have been sold to of war merchantmen armed for defensive
a shipping firm.ng Haiphong for £16,500. purposes and of sinking them without
Messrs, Benjamin & Petts are in receipt warging. The torpedoing of the Lusitania,
of the following telegram from their Arabic, and other liners, involving the
Lady May informs us that this week the Kowloon
were, in effect; to be justified and condon- Raub output for the last month :-9,823. THREE BOOMED FLATS in Humphrey's
following articles have been sent by the ed, and similar atrocities persisted intona, 1146 ounces.
Mr. T, Kusumoto,
o, who has been manager" Little Bit Workers Society” and womon Buildings, Kowloon,
FOUR-BOOMED FLATS in May Road, because neutral nations had received notice
Kowloon to Lt.-Colonel Scott with every modern convenience, Inalading of what they might expect if they dared of the Hongkong office of the Nippon of
Commanding 10th General RAM.C., English Bathe and Kitchen Ranger, Hot
The official Yusen Kaisha for nearly 10 years, has Water and Water Carriage Bralem. A few to travel in such ships.
Hospital Alexandria:
Through the courtesy of Messrs. Shewan, Flats specially designed to nocommodate three publication of such a warning was simply just been promoted to an important posi- bachelors at reasonable » rankais. » Immediate.
Tomes & Co.; 6 dressing gowns, 4 suita ponosalon.
pyjamas, 10 pairs socks, 12 pairs slippers, 2 dozen handkerchiefs, 4 doren pairs mit tens 24 mufflers, I sleeping caps, 1 Bala elava cap, 2 sticks, and set Stauntou- chessmen and board,
452 of the Hongkong Code of Civil Procedure Contral (above the Robinson Piano Co.), TWO BOOMED-FLATS in Nathan Road, wholesale murder of women and children, Singapore agents with regard to the GARMENTS FOR THE TROOPS.
Dated this 7th March, 1916.
D'ALMADA & MASON,
Solicitors for the Plaintiffs,
33, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
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WANTED.
NURSE to look after an Infant on voyage to England in return for passage and small bonus.
Apply to--
Box ""
Care of "Daily Press " Ofice. Hongkong, 9th March, 1816. 1390,
WANTED.
TRAVELLING AMAH, any nationality for Lady going to England about March sith. Also to assist in care of baby,
Apply at once to→→→
Box "A.BC."
Care of "Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 9th March, 1916.
FOR SALE.
DUSINESS.
moderata
0.)
comprising Threa Large and Two Small Rooms with Cathouser and Serrants' Quarters. The Premises sro being thoroughly repaired and renovated. Centrally located in the vicinity of the Banks and Shipping Ofoes. Bent
Apply tom
HOW FUNG & Co., 10, Des Voeux Road Central. Hongkong, 18th February, 1916.. (309
TO LET.
NO. 5, MOUNTAIN VIEW, FRAK.
No. 141, Wanchai Road, Large and Spacions Godown
"SHORNCLIFFE," Garden Rond, to let Furnished, & Booms.
GLENIFFER." 3, Hankow Road, Kowloon. EILANLON AN," No. 6, Des Voeux Villas, No: 6+ TEE FEAE, Fully Furnished, including Piano from 1st May to 30 h November. - WOODBURY NO. 4, Hankow Road,
from 1st May, 1916.
No. 9, ZETLAND STREET. No. 25. SHELLEY STREET. No.25, SEYMOUR ROAD, WOODLANDS
1391
ISTOL
FOUR-BOOKED HOUSES Gordon
Terrace and Salisbury Avanne, Kowloos,
Apply to "RUMPHLETS ESTATE ♣ FINANCE
Co., In Alexandes Balldings Hongkong, 291b Oscumber, 1918.
1277
TO LET.
FFICES at 2, Connaught Road.
OFFICES in King's Buildings. OFFICES in Des Voux Road Central, HOUSES in CLIFTON GARDENS" Conduit Road.
NEW HOUSES in Broadwood Terrace, HOUSES at the Peaks, të
COR
tion in the Head Office, Tokio Mr. B. Mori, manager at Tientsin, has been trans- ferred to take Mr. Kusumoto's place.
Two parcels of women's and children's clothes have been sent to Miss Vivian, The Maurice Hostel, 52, Herbert Street, Hox- tos, N.
At un Examination in First Aid, held recently under the auspices of St. John Ambulance Association at the St. Andrew's Church Hall, Kowloon, the following
The ladies of the Union Church Work: students were successful-Miss Boatrice R. Ablong, Miss Hannah Evans, Mrs. Party have sent several parcels of socks,..
shirts, etc., by the English mail-to-Mis Elizabeth Green Miss-Lilian-Neave, Miss E. M. Miller, Highland Casualty Clearing Mary Neave. Miss Lilian W. Tregillus. Station, British Expeditionary Force, Dr. Dalmahoy Allan was the Hon. Lee France, turer to the Class, and Dr. W. V. M. Koch acted as Hon. Examiner.
raising to the dignity of a national policy the impudent practice previously adopt ed by German sympathisers in Americs of sending anonymous letters mutioning prospective passengers against travelling by certain ships. As well might a criminal seek to evade paying the penalty of his crime on the plea that his victim had been duly threatened with ho fate which over took him. The hyphenated American
which the voters the fruitful soil upon German and Austrian diplomatic agents have been sowing the seeds" of No 1, MORETON TERRACE, Conseway, spiracy, and the clamour of whose agitation almost drowned, for a time,
Mr, W.-H. Viveash, of the Diocesan "GODOWNS, 4 Wanchis.
the American- Nos. 1, 2 and 2, WEST END TERRACE the true opinion of CANTON
people-endeavoured to feist the German Bays' School, is leaving for the Front at Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST policy upoz Congress. It was a grave the end of the month, Mr. Viveash, who
MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD.
error of judgment, due to the belief that has been a member of the Hongkong Hongkong, 4th November 1915.
America was too proud to fight no Volunteers for a considerable number of years, is one of the most accomplished all matter how great the provocation. Presid ent WILSON, in his endeavour to secure, round sportsmen in the Colony. He is by peaceful means due recognition of the equally at home at football, cricket, and tennis. and has held several responsible laws of humanity, exercised such reinark-offices in connection with sporting clubs This is the second and associations. able patieneo in the interminable con-
master the School has released for active with the Wilhelmstrasse
service.
VILLA WESTLE STREET-on-Cains Road Boy
No. 58,
ARE USINDOOD MINERAL Peak on 14 November, 1815,
Box "A." Apply
Care of "Daily Press' Offico. Hengkong, 8th Marely, 1916.
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FOR SALE.
DICHMOND-HOUSE, No. 145, Barker
Aluso. Road. "DUNOTTAR No. 81, Aberdeen Road. HASTINGS & HASTINGS, Solicitorz Hengkong, 3m March, 1916.
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GLENSHIEL," No. 141, Plantation Road,
**HARTING,” Austin Rosd, Kowloon,
ROSENEATH"2, Hankow Rd., Kowloon. No. 8, BELIRIOS TERRACE No. 26, BELILIOS TERRACE, with entrance on Conduit Road,
ONE GODOWN, No. 8 Burton Stroot, Woushi
"TWO GODOWNS, in Duddell Street,
No 3DS YOUX VILLAS, 61, FRAX No.59, THE PEAK (5 CAMERON VILLAS, Apply to INSTEAD & DIT18.---
3rd Floor, Alevnaden Badlibeyw Hongkong, 18th February, 1916.
(Unfurnished)
TO LET From 1st March, LODOWN, No. 6, Doddali Sirosi,
Apply
32
A. BAVARIA,
CAR ME. PABANET.
No, 1. Prádel SIMME (63 Hongkong, 2nd February, 1515,
די
RUBBER EXPORTS FROM BRITISH MALAYA,
A cablegram from the Government to the Mules States Information Agency gives the export of plantation rubber from the 34,891 tons, compared with 19,727 tons in Straits Settlements for the year 1915 ag 1914, and 11,889 tons in 1913, It is in- teresting to note the enormous development. Sop few years in the Malay Peninsula. of the rubber industry during the past
In the recently as 1012 the total export from British Malaya was 21,305 tons, year just closed the tolul export was 79,416 tons, or more than half of the whole world's production of wild and plantation. rubbor