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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 States 
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 , j/st 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. Hill, Pro- 
tector of Indian Labour, and myself because Mr. Hill 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 principals 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 towards the revenue of the country or the 
cost of administration and development. You do not make use of 
excisealile 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 any income tax, as you do in India. 
