Straits Echo, 14 July 1903

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    38 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VO!. 1 NO. SB. PENANG, TUESDAY, JULY 14th, 1908. «24 P«* Ankvm. Sinomc Coky. 10 Ckkth. rr~. -f —A—
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      2334 1 A. E. SKEELS. Cj 3/, Beach Street, S.N.G r pili; steamers may be expected to Outwards, and leave Penang Hoiikw.h fll following dates: Mail Service. Outwards. JuK r'"'«V/<i connecting with Victoria N'i'. full Aug V]'. Kk"M Mail Rales of Passage Shallglmi Jfagataiki Kola* Yokohama Singapore Colomlo Olcutta Boinlwy Aden Port
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      6 1 A. OlffElS» Mr 31, Be/ich Street,.
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      121 2 (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 1 4 months’ sight Bank ...1/10^ 3 Credit »..1/10| 3 Documentary 1/10^ g Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs. 186 3 days’ sight Private 188 Bombay, Demand Bank 186 3 days’ sight Private 138 Madras, Demand Bank 135} 3 days’ sight Private
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      SHARES.
      203 2 BersawahGold Mine Co., Ld. 7.75*0»«. Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Ld. 8.25 teller* Chendariaug Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld. 25.— tale* Fraser Neave, Ld 95. 6% Debs. par George Town Dispensary 26.— tale*. Howarth Erskine. Ld. $190. International Bodega sloo.— buyers Jelebu Mining Trading Co., Ld 150 —tellert j Karangan
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      PRODUCE.
      155 2 Tin 78.00 tales B.Pepper(W.Coast3lbs. soz.)s 31. White Pepper 52.50 tellers Trang Pepper 36. tellert Cloves (picked) 35 50 Mace slBo. tales Mace Pickings 160 tellert Nutmegs 110 s 79. No. 1 7. tales Sugar < 2 5.30 (Basket (Chinese) 4.10 Tapioca Flour 2.20 tellers Copra... 6.90 tales l Tah
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      ARRIVALS.
      121 2 Petrel. Br. s.s. 158, Higgle, 13th July,— Tongkah. 12th July, Gen., —Koe Guan Co. Quobba. Br. 8.8. 120, Russel, 13th July,— Port Weld. 13th July, Gen.,—Huttenbach Liebert A Co. Ho Kwei, Br. s.s. 160, Nielsen, 14th July, —Deli, 13th July, Gen., —Huttenbach Liebert Co. Sumatra. Ger. s.s. 407, Klimnet,
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      DEPARTURES.
      42 2 14th July. Yidar, for Deli. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Arttadong. forTrang. Taroba for Singapore. Kingsley, for Port Swettenham Malacca. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham Singapore. C-andia. for Singapore. China and Japan. Hok Canton, for Edie etc.
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      IN PORT.
      150 2 Avaoyee. Br. s.s. 247, Morier. 14th July, T. Anson. 13th Julv. Gen..— Koe Guan A Co. Both. Dut. s.s. 827. Harthoorn. 14th July, Sabang, 11th July, Gen .-Huttenbach Liebert i Co. Glenfabg. Br. s.s. 2,350. Holman. sth July, Shanghai. 17th June. Gen.. —Boustead Co. Ho Kwei, Br. s.s.
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      EXPECTED.
      64 2 Vessel* From Afjeuts Due Sachsen London Preussen Singapore Manila do. Bingo Maru Japan Benlomond Singajtore Benclench London Lightning Singapore G. Apcar Calcutta Hamburg Singapore Kiautschou London Benledi Singapore 1 BMACo. do. P. O. B. Co. 3. B Co. do. A. A. Co. do. B. A Co. do. S. B
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      SAILINGS.
      123 2 Vessels For I Agents Leaves Sachsen Singapore B. M. A Co. 15th inst. Preussen Colombo do. 16th Manila do. P. A 0. Bingo Maru do. B. A Co. Benlomond London S. B A Co. Benclench Japan 1 do. Lightning Calcutta A. A A Co. 24th intd. G. Apear Singapore
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      PASSENGERS.
      47 2 Intcard— Per Sumatra, from Deli, Mr. and Mrs. Max Koch Mr. van Beneden and Mr. Yogelpohl. Per Avagyee, from Teluk Anson, Messrs. McClelland, McNamara, and Yeow Siew Ktay. Per Ho Kwei. from Deli, Mr. van de Stadt. Per Both, from Sabang. Mr. Schultz, and Mr. Maser.
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      MAILS.
      63 2 A HAIL WILL «LOSE FOB Tongkah Per Petrel, to-morrow, noon Port Swettenham -Per Tate Tong, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Avagyee. to-morrow, 2 p.m. Edie. T. Semawe. Segli. Pulo Weh, and Olehleh—Per Maha Vajirunkis. to-morrow, 3 p.m. Edie. T. Semawe, Segli, Pulo Weh, Olehleh and Padang—Per Both, to-morrow, 3
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    The Straits Echo.
    66 2 Established June Ist, 1903. L Published daily (except Sundays, i AT Til* CRITERION PRESS, Ld.. No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY, LOCAL 184 per annum. <PW Free! 17 MAIL EDITION (Pub* Free) 15 CABLE ADDRESS: 44 Ec h o—P en a n g.” Telephone No. 188.
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    The R G’s Report on the Malay States.
    1485 2 II the apparent lethargy of MALAYB EXPLAINED. The Resident of Perak and the Re-sident-General regretfully lament the apparent lethargy of the Malays in taking advantage of the opportunities which it is stated the Government of the Federated States offers to them. And
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      A EUROPEAN SULTANA.
      158 2 Dear Sib,— Looking over my Australians lately, amongst other photographs I see one of the Sultan of Johore and a European lady, called the Sultana of Johore.” I have lived in the East for a number of years, and I had no idea previously’ that the Sultana
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    Supreme Court.
    411 2 THE PENANG ASSIZES. {Before the Hon. A. F. G. Law, Puisne Judge, and a Special Jury. > THE MURDER OF A PARAMOUR BY A KLING. ACCUSED SENTENCED TO DEATH. When the case was adjourned for lunch vesterdav the evidence of over a dozen witnesses had l»een recorded for
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    THE VICEROYS CUP.
    153 2 The Indian Daily New s' (Calcutta) Special Commissioner thinks that there are only two of them in it for the Viceroy’s Cup 1903: Carabine and Great Scott, and he is more favourably inclined to the chances of the former. He says he would rather back a proven
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    MALACCA.
    222 2 {From our own Corre»pondent.) The British cruiser «Sirius arrived iu the Malacca roads on Thursday evening. On the next day an eleven of the ship opposed Malacca at football on the Malay College grounds. Malacca had the best of the game throughout, and looked like scoring on several occasions,
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  • States’ News.
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      SELANGOR
      1066 2 (From our own I have read with much intew article in a recent issue on the a,la,, of marconigrams to local r*- miivnJr the feasibility of their iutr.>d u ,-t;... N Penang and "the other tow,,» in tl a o!** and the Federated Malm Stated establishment of stations for
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      137 2 Pritchard Co. PENANG. t r* SOLEAGENTS FOR PENANG FOR THE BRITISH EXPRESS DAIRY Company’s BOMBAY V -v/- BUTTER ALWAYS FRESH Pure, firm creamy i J •t‘ i, It*} J Sold in lib. tins 75 cents per tin. Consignments received regularly. PRITCHARD CO. PENSNC. 4b THE GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY LIMITED. 37a,
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      107 2 David brown a Co., 4 Logans Buildings. Estate Agents and Auditors. Reports and Valuations Sale by Auction or private tender of House Land Property and Stock. Yarrow Hill Nursery and Fruit Nursery. -A The Planting Season. SPECIALLY selected, and prepared, and now ready for planting:— 50 slips Chicus (6 ft.
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      28 2 NOTICE. VIEWS of Penan#, Singapore, Perak, Selangor, and Sumatra. Photo* enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft. on Bromide paper. W. JONES, Street. Penang. Photographer. LAMPS. McALISTER C«.
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      29 2 WEATHER. Tlie following report is kindly supplied by the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis:— The rainfall during the 24 hours ended i at 9 a.ut. to-dav was 0.12 inches.
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    SOMALILAND.
    78 3 No Advance Till February. t jfftH*'*— Submarine Coble). London, «July lfltln—l'lie IJa ilg Irh i/ra/th'* correspondent at Aden *t ates that the Soma iland force is v jng coastwards, and leaving s]llrt H garrisons at Damot and Hohotle. It is believed that no advance u; :j be made until
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    LOUBET IN LONDON.
    75 3 Pehasse says the cause of Peace (V vl Mankind was served thereby. i Reuter'* Submarine Cable.) I,i illdoll Uth July:—The French I*', iirji Minister, M. Delensse, in iivcrsation with friends, said that ut hud proof that the British uinentVs loyal uprightness had I‘cci 'I vet I a
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    ENGLAND AND AMERICA.
    53 3 Renters /Submarine Coble.) London -Inly 1 4-tli:—The Prince of Waies inspected the U. S. Squadroii at Portsmouth. The (’hannel fleet also assembled and exchanged salutes. The reception of the IT. S Navy wa.s cord ally expressed in Britain, and in the United States ai most happy reciprocity
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    NEW GERMAN BANK.
    124 3 a 'ableneies Special Service.) Hongkong. 23rd June: —It is rumored that there will be established a new Bank in Berlin with branches in Hongkong and Calcutta. We have made enquiries in the best-informed German Banking circles in the Colony aud are led to understand that the story
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    NEW SEMINARY FOR PRIESTS IN MANILA.
    187 3 To Educate Filipino Clergy for Islands. 'ablenews Special Service.) New York, June 30fch. —The authorities of the Catholic Church have announced that it has been dec «led to open a seminary in Manila for tlie nstruction and consecration of native priests. The matter has
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    STEEL MAGNATE SINKING.
    87 3 (Cablenews S2>ecial Serrii e.j New York. Ist July: Imrles M. Schwab, President of the billiondollar steel trust, is very ill. He has been ailing for many weeks, and now h.is broken down c mpletelv. His affection is largely nervous, and comes from the strain of responsibility and
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    THE TARIFF IN THE LORDS.
    105 3 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) London, 23rd June:—ln the House of l<ords last night a discussion again took place on the taiiff question, Lord Rosebery demanding more information regarding Government’s enquiry—the existence of which lie doubted. The Duke of Devonshire replied that all the members of the
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    THE CALCUTTA BANK.
    84 3 (Rangoon Tim** Service.) Calcutta, 30th June:—The net profits of the Bank of Calcutta, Limited, for the half year ended the 30th of June, are rs. 106,593, which includes 3,7(52 brought forward from last half year; 50.0C0 is added to the reserve, making that fund 1 *>i lacs,
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    ITALY AND SIAM.
    78 3 New Italian Minister at Bangkok. (Rangoon Times Service.; Csilcuttii, Ist July Count Raymond de Massiglia, Consul-General at Calcutta for Italy, has received orders to proceed at once to Bangkok as Italian Minister to Siam. The transfer of Count Massiglia means a great loss to society, for during
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    PLAGUE.
    36 3 Rangoon Gazette Service.) Simla, 2nd July.—The Plague mortality fell last week from 2,084 to 1,362 mainly owing to the decline of 800 in the Punjab. 692 of the deaths recorded occurred in the Bombay presidency.
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    MERCHANT CRUISERS NOT REQUIRED.
    35 3 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) London, 2nd July:—ln the House of Commons, Mr. Arnold Forster announced that the Admiralty did not propose to renew existing subsidies to merchant cruisers fa time of war.
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    THE WALKING MANIA.
    61 3 (Rangoon Gazette Service Calcutta, 3rd July :-The greatest excitement prevails in Calcutta over the forthcoming walking contest between the firms of Birkmyre Brothers and J- Thomas and Co. Ten competitors start from Barrackpore at 5-30 on Saturday to wilk a distance of fifteen miles Everywhere great interest
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    THE MILITARY MURDER CASE.
    131 3 I Rangoon Gazette Service, A lahahad, 3rd July: —The Com- mining Magistrate in the case of Private Cassidy, 2ntl Gordon Highi landers, charged with murder ot a punkah coolie, lias accepted the opinion of two medical experts who were examined on lielialf of the prosecution and
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    SIR ERNEST SATOW IN INDIA.
    114 3 (Raugocoi Gazette Service.) Bombay, 4th July: —Sir E. Satow held an important conference in Bombay last evening with the merchants and mill-owners engaged in the China trade. The points discussed were “likin and China currency. Sir K. Satow declared that though article VIII of the
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    THE ENGLISH TURF.
    163 3 The Prince of Wales’s Stakes. A “special to the Rangoon T:mes dated 2nd July, gives the result of the race for the Prince of Wales’s Stakes as follows: Nr. J. Gubbius's Ard Patrick, by St. Florian-Morganette, 4 yrs.. Martin. 1 Sir J. Blundell Maple’s Royal Lancer. (41b.)
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    THE GORDONBENNETT MOTOR CAR RACE.
    174 3 {Rangoon Gazette Service.) London, 2nd July:—Thousands of excursionists are flocking to Ireland to witness to-dav s Motor Car Race. Every town in the neighbourhood of the route is crammed and large camps have been established. It is expected that a quarter of million people will
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    THE FEDERAL CONFERENCE.
    303 3 Proposed Programme of Entertain* ments for Natives, &c. 2oth. 7 to 8 a. in.—At ti,e Parade Ground, a battle lietwecn Chinese* and Klings with c-ackers, of which 5,000 bundles will be provided for each side numbering 200 strong. 9to 10 a. Ml At the same place, a
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    Mr. Heaton and the Post Office.
    606 3 Mr. Hennikek Heaton, as standing critic of the Post Office, performs u most useful function, says the Daily Chronicle He starts with his list of one bundled reforms. The Post Office grants two. let us sav. and thinks a great deal of itself in
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    PERAK TURF CLUB.
    740 3 Taiping Race*, 1903. Programme. 11th. Vtth. and loth Awnmi, KKtf First Day. Tuesday 11th August. 1. The Maiden Plate. Value *«00. For Maiden horses. Kx- I i griffin allowed 14 lbs. weight as per scale 10 1 stone. Entrance #10. Distance 1 mile '1. The Waterfall Stakkr.
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      1714 4 MOTOR CARS. GRAHAM ft Co. LIMITED., B\ THE FAMOUS FRENCH MAKERS Dion Bouton Co. PARIS. The undersigned are now booking orders fur all Classes of Motor Vehicles from 4 to 2d horse power. Attention is drawn to the new 1903 6 H. P. DE DION POPULAIRE, Which is suitable fur
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    THE JOCKEY CLUB.
    2155 5 IMPORTANT BlSCPSSIOhS'‘‘fO0<0‘r -f> m jj, I bn a H*K> STAR'LLNG /GAT E A -NE W ■!■< fq 'AWAmWfiW&nw.a j x-Bxr The aiuiital.mevtiug.'of Club in London held at 49. Behrravc-souare, on the 8th June. Stewards present: Mr. Brasseyr Lord '.Garlwm. gntl_Mr. ;A4t|ui| jLuinp>jH. R. H. Lord Cadogun. Lord
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    Russia and Persia.
    278 5 iWretMfu from the T m'tvsjwiper. the Kaitpl. an interest-.. HW article wit!l tegardto the recent' f fT hi Mteftel. *If appe ars truif the %bb causalhv an atteini t •i.«!%tVi> art f M 1 l who had {iiyiiivd.'.th ?..v irrapt suppVrt of the Governor, to raise the
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