Mr. Hickling in his letter of October 31 carries the attack further, though still on the basis of net sales and Compares the cost of managements of Malayan and Java estates. Where he gels his "general charges" Agures from it ds dim cult to say as is also what they exactly cover." Comparisons are dificult between Malayan and Java estates. In the first place the former has to use imported. labour at a high cost whereas the latter has generally ample indigenous labour which is prepared to come and work wherever Fequired for a small sum per doy. In Malaya the labour has to be supplied wit housing accommodation and medical attendance for themselves and their dependents whereas in Java the labour generaly ives in ihe surrounding villages and are no responsibility on the estate. Thus recruiting fees, medical attendance, maternity fees, repatriation, wells and ware: supplies and general sanitation do not often fall a charge on Java estate, Such charges come under "general." Treen there is a big difference in quit rent rates. In Malaya in most parts it amounts to $4 per sere per annum. Tu Java it is much less. production from these territories doer Rot exceed 10000 tons per annum, FI. 4 per ton on a further annual production of 8,000 tons, or part thereof.
"FI, 3 per ton on any additional annual production of 6,000 tons, oF part thereof.
230 per ton onthe, annual. production as far as it exceeds an amount You will have noticed from the annual accounts for some years that our receipts from all have been meagre, and have gradually decreased. For the last four years and 11 months the figures of production and receipts 1830/1 4292 40310530 "Tons ids, 31/2 1298 izas1.09 i331 4608 1408.00 tosa Tamas 1228.00 1034/3 10423 1042300
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