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Trafalgar Estate estimates a diminution in yield of about 12 per cent., 

 as the consequence of the outbreak on their trees. The outbreak is 

 described above on page 207. 



In the centre of the island, and in a less degree towards the 

 south-west, the Palm-weevil was more abundant than it should have 

 been, as the result of the cutting out of coconut palms for rubber. 

 The attack began in both places, in Chinese holdings, and upon the 

 removal of young trees, whose trunks were not destroyed promptly^ 



The cultivation of coconuts is extending slightly. 



In consequence of the extensive consumption of coconut oil in: 

 Singapore, the trade statistics do not yield figures showing in any 

 simple way the position of the coconut industry. They show in the 

 first place a diminution in the export of oil with a slight recovery in 

 1913, thus:— 



1906 

 1907 

 1908 

 1909 

 1910 

 1911 

 1912 

 1913 



Imports. 



41,191 

 40,162 

 32,138 

 30,158 

 23,987 

 25,604 



25,649 

 17,075 



The price that has drawn the export has nevertheless been in- 

 creasing since 1908. 



Price per pikul of the oil 

 "" ' as declared on exporting. 



