399 



2. It appears not unlikely, in view of the lar^'e number of im- 

 mature trees tapped by native owners, that a similar question may 

 arise with regard to rubber. 



3. It is clear that where there is a considerable export of produce 

 of inferior quality, the particular district or country concerned acquires 

 a bad reputation which has its effect on produce of good quality from 

 the same area ; and it has been suggested that provision should be 

 made by legislation to compel grading and classification of agricultural 

 produce exported, and the declaration of such grade or class on the 

 package. 



4. The subject is one of considerable importance and the Acting 

 Resident-General would be glad to learn the views of the Planters' 

 Association on the desirability of defensive legislation. 



I have etc., 

 (Sgd.) E. C. H. Wolff, 



for Federal Secretary. 



The Chairman says the matter was most important, but, as the 

 letter had only just come before them, he thought it would be better 

 if they had time to confer with business men, and amongst themselves, 

 as to what steps it was advisable to take. They should come to no 

 hasty conclusion that day. 



The Secretary is instructed to place this matter on the nex-t mee- 

 ting. 



11. COMPENSATION RELEASE INDENTQRED TAMILS. 



At the request of the Chairman, B. Padang District Planters' 

 Association, this matter is withdrawn. 



12. DRAINAGE. KAPAR. 



The Secretary reports of various letters from the R. G. A. on this 

 subject and is instructed to hand same to the Chairman of the Kapar 

 District Planters' Association. 



Resolved that the next Meeting be held at Kuala Lumpur on 

 October 30th. 



With a vote to the Chair, the Meeting terminates at 11.15 a.m. 



(Sgd.) H. C. E. Z AC H ARIAS. 



Secretary. 



