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SURVEY OF CONDITIONS IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
A Contented People.
The post of Governor of the Since Sir Hugh Clifford assumed made necessary, The Base is an Straits Settlements and High Com- offce in June, 1827, little more has Imperial obligation, and the Straits Settlements have already contribút- missioner of the Malay States is an
been heard of the scheme of
ed handsomely by making a free enviable one (writes & correspon- "devolution" propounded by his gift of the land on which it stands, dent of the London Times), and predecessor, Sir Laurence Guille-and the magnificent kontribution of £2,000,000 made by the Rulers there are no urgent problems await murd. The scheme, which had of the Federated Malay States ing Sir Hugh Clifford's successor. many good points, nimed at making during the time of Sir Laurence Sir Cecil Clementi is to be con-
the four States. which form the Guilemard should not be forgotten. The question remains unsettled, and gratulated on succeeding to the Federation more self-contained in Lere again the matter is one for Governorship of a pleasant and certain respects. It had many decision by the authorities at home, though the views of the people of critics who maintained that .cen- peaceable land.
tho Straits Settlements will 10 tralization, with the federal capital doubt be borne in mind.. a: Kuala Lumpur, was the very thing which had spelt presparity for the Federated States. Hugh Clifford was evidently of this way of thinking. Such problems As the Malay States have had to contend with during Sir Hugh Clifford's tenure of office have been outside Malayan control. For good or ill. the Imperial Government decided that the time had come to crase the restriction of the export of rubber, and, after six years of existence, the rubber restriction scheme came to an end on October 31 of last year.
In Malaya there is none of that political agitation which has made itself felt in other British spheres of influence not far distant from it. The many different peoples which make up its population are all contented with their lat and are not seeking to change the method of government. In the Federated States, the Malays are well pleased with the federation under which Perak, Selangor, Pahang, and Negri Sembilan have reached wonderful condition of prosperity. In the unfederated States the Sult ans are content with the system under which, while preserving full sovereignty, they gladly accept British advice.
Johore, which recently welcomed back its Sultan after his holiday in Europe, is a conspicuous exam- ple of the prosperity which has been gained under this system. Sultan Sir Ibrahim is a ruler of character and personality, whose influence is continually felt in the conduct of the affairs of his State.
Political Peace,
Chinese form a large proportion of the population of the Malay States as well as of the Straite Settlements, and it is pleasant to record that during years of so much unrest and disorder in China itself there were practically no undesir able repercussions in Malaya. The Chinese and Indians who find a home within its hospitable borders realize that fort.ne has led them to a favoured land, where it is possible for every man to find em ployment, and they are content to leave political agitation to others,
Sir,
The story is an old one, and it is idle to speculate whether rubber would now be commanding a higher price if restriction were still in force. From one point of view it has been good for an industry on which the prosperity of Malaya so largely depends to have to fight its own battles without Government hersing Though, the price of rub her has gone down, the excel at financial resources of the country have born well maintained, and one good effect of rubber depression has been to stimulate an interest in other fields of cultivation. Oil palms have been given considerable attention during the last three years. Tin is, of course, the other great staple, industry of Malaya, and here the resources are so rich that, while the price has gone down, revenues to Government coffers have heen well maintained.
The Singapore Bate.
In the Straite Settlements. the outstanding question has been that of the Military contribution to the defences of Singapore. The de- mands of the War Office have in- greased, and, while there is no desire to avoid just obligations, strong objection has been mised to any attempt to "make the Colony pay for the Naval Base." It is contended that it is not the duty of the Colony to pay for the addi- tional defences which the Base has
When Sir Hugh Clifford came back to Malaya to assume the highest office, he announced in his frst public utterance that his ap pointment fulfilled his most cheri- shed dream. It was in Malaya that his career of public service be- gan nearly 50 years ago, and he was always anxious to return to his first love. Speaking Malay with fluency which is attained by comparatively few Europeans. he was well equipped to establish that close sympathy with the rulers. which is so desirable, and his strong personality and deep interest in Malayan affairs made him very acceptable to all races. It was hoped that his term of service would extend over at least another two or three years, and his depar ture is much regretted, particularly as it has been made necessary by the state of Lady Clifford's health. During Sir Hugh's term of office he visited every part of the terri- tory under, hardirection. He re flied that his duties as High Commissioner of the Malay States wome certainly quite as important as those of the Governorship of the Straite Settlements, and quite half his time Government
was spent away from House, Singapore. That no particular changes have been made during his tenure is to be accounted for by the fact that little if anything needed to be done.
The One Thing Needful. No political troubles will beset his successor, and finances present no difficulty. After the inevitable marking time during the War years, Malaya was described as "a Country of arrears." These, have All now, largely been made up. Government departments are well equipped, new buildings have been erected in Singapore and elsewhere, and the country enjoys some of the finest roads in the world. Only a recovery in the price of rubber is needed to make Malaya the country of wealth and abounding prosper- ity which once it was.
Diary of Coming Events,
To-day. (February 4.)
Golf: Interport Matches, Shang hai Manila, Fanling.
Sanitary Board Meeting, 4.15
p.m.
English Association, lecture by Major J. B. H. Doyle, " English in the Army, Cathedral Hall, 5.30 p.m. Queen's Theatre: "The Last of Mrs. Cheyne."
World Theatre: Iron Mask." Star Theatre: "Painted Post." Majestic Theatre: "Wife Savers." Tea Danoes: Hong Kong Hotel, Peninsula Hotel, p.m.
Dinner Dances: Hong Kong, Peninsula and Repulse Bay Hotels
9.30.
European Mails: Outward: Europe vid Victoria, B.C., and vid Siberia (President Jefferson), 8.30
Majestic Theatre: "The Rough Riders."
and Peninsula Hotel, 5 p.m.
Tea Dauces: Hong Kong Hotel, Dinner Dances: Hong Kong, and Peninsula Hotels, 8.30 p.m.
European Mails: Outward: Europe wid San Francisco (Korea Maru), 5 p.m.. and vid Siberia (Korea Maru), 6 p,m.
Thursday. {February 6.)
Golf: Interport Matches, Fan- ling.
Helena May Musicale, Local Com. posers, 5.30 p.m.
Annual Meeting R.A.O.B. Club, 6
p.m.
Queen's Theatre: "The Bridge of San Luis Rey."
World Theatre: "Casanova" and
Queen's Thettre: The Bridge of San Luis Rey."-
World Theatre: "Casanova" and "The Adopted'Son's Victory" (Chi- uese picture).
Star Theatre: "The Terror." Majestic Theatre: The Rough Riders."
Tea Dances: Hong Kong and Peninsula Hotels, o p.m.
Dinner Dances: Hong Kong and Peninsula Hotels, 8.30 p.m.
Saturday, (February 8.) -Gelf: Interport. Matches, Shang- hai . Manila, Fanling,
Fanling Hunt and Racs Club, Point to Point Mei Po, 3.30 p.m.
Hockey Hong Kong Ladies v. Kowloon Ladies, 3. p.m.
Cricket:-Div. I.: H.K.C.C. v.
a.m.; Europe vid Marseilles (Achil-"The Adopted Son's Victory" (Chi-Navy, Craigengower C.C. ». Uni- les), 2.30 p.m., vid Siberia (Kamo nese picture). Maru), 3.30 p.m.
Wednesday. (February 5.)
Golf: Interport Matches, Shang- kai. Manila, Fanling
Fanling Hunt and Race Club: Hounds Meet Hunters Arms, 3.30 p.m.
Hockey Bim Shield, Club v Navy, U.S.R.C. ground, 4.30 p.m.
R.H.K. Golf Club, Interport Dinner, Lando Crawford's Restaur- ant, 8 pm.
Star Theatre: "The Terror." Majestic Theatre: The Rough
Riders."
Tea Dances: Hong Kong and Peninsula Hotels, 5 p.m.
Dinner Dances: Peninsula Hotel, Repulse Bay Hotel and Hong Kong Hotel, 8.30 p.m.
Friday. (February..7.)
Christian Fellowship Meeting, Helena May Institute, 10.30 a.m.
Golf: Interport Matches, Manila
versity. Div. 11.: Craigengower ". University, KC.C. v. RA.0.C., Royal Artillery v. I.R.C.
Queen's Theatre: "The Bridge of San Luis Rey."
World Theatre: "Casanova" and "The Adopted Son's Victory" (Chi- nese picture).
Star Theatre: "The Terror." Majestic Theatre: "The Rough Riders."
Tea Dances: Hong Kong and Peninsula Hotels, 5 p.m.
Dinner Dances: Hong Kong, Peninsula and Repulse Bay Hotels, 8.20 p.m.
Queen's Theatre: The Last of. Hong Kong, Fanling.
European Mails:-Inward: Mrs. Cheyne."
Fanling Hunt and Race Club: Europe via Negapatam (Menelaus). Hounds Meet Potts Bungalow, 3.45, Outward: Europe vid Marseilles
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World Theatre: "Iron Mask." Star Theatre: "Tenderloia.".
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