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2. I am to refer to Section 33 (iii) of tlie Labour 
Enactment (General) 1904 am:' Section 01 of the Indian 
Immigration Enactment 1904. and to inquire if it is to be 
understood that applications made in accordance with those 
sections have been disregarded. 
I have etc., 
(Sd.) S. McArthur, 
Ag. Federal Secretary. 
The Secretary, 
The Planters’ Association of Malaya, 
Kuala Lumpur. 
Mr. Lake feels that timely notice should be given to 
the employer. 
Mr. Parkinson quotes his recent experience, in which 
he was notified that a cooly of his was going to be released 
on December 2nd. As a matter of fact, he was discharged 
on November 28th. 
Mr. Macfadyen proposes, that a letter be written to the 
Federal Secretary, stating that the replies received from 
the four Residents indicate that the law is not observed, 
but that, as far as this Association is concerned, the Mem- 
bers are quite satisfied with the law, as it stands, provided 
it is carried into effect: and to submit, that a rule be issued, 
to give timely notice direct to the employer regarding the 
exact date of release. 
This is seconded by Mr. Lake and carried unanimously. 
IX. White Ants Reward. The Secretary reads' the 
following correspondence : 
October 9th. 1908. 
The Federal Secretary, F. M. S., 
Kuala Lumpur. 
Sir, — In further reply to your letter No. 3995 of the 
19th ultimo I am instructed to inform you that this Associa - 
tion is prepared to guarantee £2,000 as their share of a 
£5,000 reward to be offered to any person discovering a 
. heap and effective method of exterminating white ants, 
I have etc., 
(Sd.) IT. C. E. Zacharias, 
Secretary. 
No. 3995/1908. 
Kuala Lumpur, F. M. S., 
30th October , 1908 . 
Sir, — With reference to your letter dated the 9th 
October, 1908, 1 am directed to inform you that the Govern 
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