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2. It appears not unlikely, in view of the large 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 next mee- 
ting. 
11. COMPENSATION RELEASE INDENTURED 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Association, this matter is withdrawn. 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. 
W r ith a vote to the Chair, the Meeting terminates at 11.15 a.m. 
(Sgd.) H. C. E. ZACH ARIAS. 
Secretary. 
