APPENDIX 



HINTS TO YOUNG PLANTERS 



r I ^HERE are two native languages of special service to planters, 

 J_ Malay and Tamil. Malay is spoken all over the Malay Archi- 

 pelago: in the Malayan Peninsula, in Sumatra, and more or less 

 in Java. It is a simple, easily-learnt language, and if a universal 

 language was really wanted, Malay would serve the purpose much 

 better than Esperanto or Volapuk. 



At least a slight acquaintance with the Malay language is useful 

 if not essential before landing in the Straits Settlements, the Fede- 

 rated Malay States, Sumatra or Java. There are several good hand- 

 books, but some of them are published in Singapore. A Manual 

 of the Malay Language, by W. E. Maxwell, published by Kegan 

 Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., of London, is as useful as any and is 

 easily obtainable. 



Tamil is the language spoken by the natives recruited from 

 vSouthern India. These natives form practically the entire labour 

 force available in Ceylon apart from the casual labour of the easy- 

 going Cingalese. In the Straits Settlements and the Federated 

 Malay States the Tamils are a very large and increasing force, so 

 that a knowledge of Tamil is only second in importance to one of 

 Malay. Inge Vd, published by Messrs A. M. & J. Ferguson, Colombo, 

 Ceylon, is the best handbook obtainable on this language. This 

 is no special commendation, for the book is by no means easily 

 comprehensible . 



HINTS REGARDING AN OUTFIT 



ist. Bring as few European warm clothes as possible. They only 

 mean extra weight and mildew. The same applies to leather 

 boots. One or two pairs for occasional use are sufficient. 



2nd. Having enough old, thin flannel suits for the voyage will 

 save having to buy linen suits at an exorbitant rate in 

 England when they can be bought in the East for from 5 

 per dozen suits. White or brown canvas boots or shoes can 

 also be bought far more cheaply here than in Europe, the 

 price being from 43. 



3rd. Tin air-tight trunks or strong uniform cases are best. Leather 

 rots quickly. 



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