140 



Estate Population.— At the census taken in March, 191 1, the 

 Estate Population as such of the F.M.S. and Kedah was taken accord- 

 ing to race. In the Colony and Johore, however, no such census was 

 taken according to race; on the other hand occupation was distin- 

 guished, and the figures compiled under the headings "Betel Nuts," 

 "Coconuts," "Rubber," "Tapioca" and "Gambler" have therefore 

 been taken as the equivalent of the " Estate Population " in the other 

 States. The totals thus arrived at are as follows : 



152,929 



34.250 



187,179 



Standing Committee. — After due consideration, it was decided 

 to appoint a Committee who would be able to consider thoroughly all 

 matters which crop up from time to time, affecting this Association, 

 in order to avoid any risk of resolutions being passed before matters 

 have been considered on all their merits. It is hoped that this 

 Committee will be of great use to the Association. 



Agricultural Bulletin. — It is a great satisfaction to hear 

 that arrangements have been made for this paper to be edited and 

 published in Kuala Lumpur, as it is one of great use to the Planting 

 Community. 



Exhibitions. — During the year,, a successful Rubber Exhibition 

 took place in London. Another Exhibition is shortly to take place in 

 New York, to which it is hoped that members of this Association will 

 give their fullest support, in order to shew America the value of this 

 country as a rubber producer. 



Kuala Lumpur, 



April 17 th, 191 2. 



E. B. SKINNER, 



Chairman. 



