It is requested that the fol¬ 
lowing number be quoted in 
the reply to this letter. 
(Lloloiual (Smxianj’s Office, 
*/ ^ Q 
Singapore, . So?.-.September , 1 0$ 3 ■ 
S. of S. 9084-93. 
Sir, 
I am directed by the Acting Governor to forward, 
for your information, the enclosed copy of a report, on 
We 
icher’s Fibre Extracting Machine,printed in the Kew 
Bulletin for June 1893,to which the Secretary of State 
invites attention# 
2. His Excellency would be glad if you would be goo 
enough to investigate the matter with a view of intro- 
SjSg 
ducinc fibre— clesning as an industry in the Singapor<sf 
Criminal Prison and to prepare a scheme for the consi 
deration of Government. 
I have the honour to be. 
Sir, 
Your obedient servant. 
// 
■I 
Acting Colonial Secretary 
V.‘ 
S.S. 
The Director 
f f >t 7 j J y 
Gardens and Forests, 
SINGAPORE. 
