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ments, since (paragraph 8 of his memorandum) the date " should 

 be fixed at least a year in advance, and prize lists issued at least 

 nine months before the date of the show. " 



It should be made a rule that prizes will only be given to the 

 growers of the agricultural and horticultural exhibits, who should be 

 required to produce certificates either from the District Officer or 

 some trustworthy person that the articles shown are bond fide the 

 produce of the exhibitor's land. 



Notices that minerals are not included among the exhibits. 



The reading of papers and discussion of subjects affecting agri- 

 culture likely to be a failure, but advisable to keep the show open 

 for 3 days. 



British Resident, Negri Sembilan. — The standing Committee 

 should consist of Europeans and be limited in number, all national- 

 ities being represented on the local Committee of each State. 



British Resident, Pahang. — Out of the question to hold a 

 show in Pahang, while prohibitive cost of transport will prevent 

 Pahang from taking any large share in shows held elsewhere. 

 Preferable to appoint each District Officer as an agent, rather than 

 a Committee of three, who could seldom or never meet and would 

 never have a show to organise. 



C. W. H. COCHRANE, 



Kuala Lumpur, jist October, ig02. 



FEDERATED MALAY STATES. 



Meeting of Chetties at Carcosa, Kuala Lumpur, 

 12TH November, 1902. 



Address by the Resident-General . 



I have asked you to meet the Resident, Selangor, Mr. HlLL, Pro- 

 tector of Indian Labour, and myself because Mr. HlLL is about to 

 proceed to India, on behalf of the Government, to endeavour to 

 make better arrangements with the British India Steam Navigation 

 Company for facilitating the inflow of Indian labourers, agriculturists 

 and artisans, for inaugurating direct steam communication between 

 Southern India and Selangor, and for providing for through book- 

 ing by rail and steamer to the Federated Malay States. 



I want to ascertain from you what your views are regarding the 

 part you and your piincipals should play in the development of 

 this country, in which you make your harvest of gain. 



We welcome you here, and we recognise your trading ability and 

 your use as Bankers to the native communities. At the same time, 

 as reasonable business men, you must admit that you hardly in any 

 way directly contribute townrds the revenue of the country or the 

 cost of administration and development. You do not make use of 

 exeiseable articles — drink spirits, smoke opium nor pay taxes in 

 return for the good Government under which you live. You have 

 here all the advantages of India, without its taxation. You must 

 bear in mind especially that hitherto you have not been called upon 

 to pay anv income tax, as you do in India, 



