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Various delegates stated that in answer to their application for a 

 refund they had been informed that their request would be submitted 

 to the Immigration Committee. 



Finally, Mr. Gibson suggested that the Chairman be asked to use 

 his influence to obtain these refunds. 



III. The Acting Secretary reads the following letter from the 

 Director, Public Works, re Sunday names : — 



Kuala Lumpor, 2nd May 1908. 



D. P. W. No. 757/08. 

 Sir, 



In reply to your letter of April 29th, I have the honour to inform 

 you that the proposals contained in your former letter, dated January 

 24 h, have been adopted so far as Public Works coolies are concerned. 



I regret that you were not informed sooner of the action taken. 



I have, etc., 

 (Sgd). J. Trump. 



The Acting Secretary also reports that he has issued the Tamil 

 Notices decided upon at the last meeting. 



IV. The Chairman stated that he had received an offer from " In 

 Tinland " to print their official Minutes, <fce.,free of charge. The meet- 

 ing decided that the Secretary write to the Editor thanking him for his 

 offer pointing out at the same time that, as they had already arranged 

 with the Agricultural Bulletin, the offer could not be accepted. 



V. Benevolent Fund. — The Acting Secretary reads out the follow- 

 ing suggestions received : — 



From Batu Tiga D. P. A — 



That the Eules of the Ceylon Planters' Benevolent Fund be ob- 

 tained, and a Committee be formed from the P. A. M. to draft a 

 scheme to be submitted to the General Meeting in April. 



From Johore P. A. — 



(1.) The formation of a Committee of Management similar to 

 that of Masonic Benevolent Associations. 

 (2.) Voluntary subscriptions. 



(3.) Each subscription of (say) $10 to entitle the subscriber to 

 one vote. 



(4.) Cases for help to be recommended by the Committee of 

 Management and voted for by the subscribers to the Fund. 



From Kuala Selangor D. P. A. — 



That Trustees be appointed to administer the Fund and that these should 

 consist of the Chairmen of the various District Associations. 



