Straits Echo, 15 April 1904

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, APRIL loth, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 84.
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    HIGH WATER.
    42 1 Kor Week ending Thursday, April 21,1904. j am. r.M. Friday, loth 1.50 2.15 i Saturday, 16th 2.40 3.05 Sunday, 17th 3.30 3.55 Monday, 18th 420 4.45 Tuesday, 19th 5.10 5.35 Wednesday, 20t1i... 6.00 625 1 Thursday, 21st 6.50 7.15 j
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    THE MOON.
    26 1 O New MOOll Apr. 16th, 3.14 am. (1' irst Quarter... 22nd, 0-39 p.m. O Full Moon 30th 411a.m. Last Quarter May 7th, 529 a.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    38 1 To-ovy. Town Band, Esplanade, 5.30 p.m. Uarmston’s Circus, Dato Kraiuat Gardens, 9 p.m. To-morrow. P. W. Police Sports, Butterwoth, 11 a.ui. Town Band, Golf Club, 5.30 p.m. Harnistou's Circus, l)ato Kramat Gardens, 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    53 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Gutwari»*. II o.\i icw Mins. Simla 2U Apr Ballaarat W Apt Coromandel I'i May- Benya 1 'lO Hxtra Service. Gut a a it ns. 110 m k w ai:i>s. Vera 'JO Apr Malacca 'il Apt Ceylon 5' May j Palawan 0 Mat, For particulars See
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Tibet Mission.
      138 1 Hanyoon Timer Service.) Tuna, Tibet, 29 March.—The Hying column lias arrived at Tuna. It left Phari yesterday in brilliant sunshine, and marching with a broad front of scouts spread out it made an imposing spectacle. The scene was silently by all the inhabitants of Phari, who clustered under
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      Lord Ampthill.
      35 1 (Rangoon Timer Service.) Calcutta, 30 Mar. Lord Auipthill leaves Madras about the 18th proximo for Calcutta by the s. s. Golconda to act as Viceroy during the absence at home of Lord Curzou.
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      Masonic.
      51 1 (Hanyoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 29 Mar. —To-night Sir Henry T. Prinsep, District Grand Master of Bengal, was entertained at a farewell banquet at Peleti’s by the Masonic fraternity. The company of 150 who were present included Lord Kitchener, whose health, as well that of Sir Henry Prinsep, was cordially
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      Somaliland.
      100 1 Hanyoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 30 Mar.—The G. O. C. Somaliland reports the death of Major A. W. S. Ewing, North Staffordshire Regiment, 20 miles from adaniano, having been mauled by a wounded lion. On the 12th March a patrol under Major Osborne, King's Africau Rifles, dispersed two camps of
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      Opium.
      22 1 licmyoon Tinies Service.) Calcutta, 5 April. —4,000 chests of Behar and Benares opium were sold to-d-iy, averaging Rs. 1,740-2-0 per chest.
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      The Viceroy’s Tour.
      154 1 {llaitymm Times Service.) Madarihat, 4 April.—The Viceroy and Staff arrived- at Madarihat about midnight on April the 4th. His Excellency was met by Mr. Marindim, Chief Commissioner of the Rajashui division and the Maharajah of Kucli Behar. A very nice camp has been pitched for His Excellency
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      Rice Crops.
      29 1 (Hanyoon Tiincs Service.) Calcutta, 5 April.—The gross outturn of summer rice for Bengal is esti--11» ted at 2,923 800 cwt. as against 3* 83,300 cwt. last vear.
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      Lord Kitchener.
      101 1 Hanyoon Times Service.) Madras, 5 April.—Lord Kitchener on his tour in South India on Saturday and Sunday last inspected the detachment of the Durham Light Infantry at Calicut, the native troops’ barracks and the old fort at Cannanore, and on Sunday evening he arrived by special train at
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      Imperial Customs Service for India
      421 1 {Ranyoon Times Service.) After lengthy consideration, Government has practically adopted the proposals of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce for an Imperial Customs Service for India. The following is a summary of the Government scheme: The Government of India has formulated the following scheme for the
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      Boating Accident.
      658 1 nijoon Times Service.) Bombay, 5 April.—The general holiday which was observed yesterday by the European community was marred by a sad boating accident in Bombay harbour. The accident resulted in the deaths, so far as can be ascertained at present, of a European lady and gentleman. Yesterday afternoon,
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      88 1 Daomak, Nor. s.s. 383, Carl, 14th Apr., Bangkok, 4th Apr., Gen., —H. L. Co. Pcknea, Br. s.s. 2,127, Pearson, 14th Apr., Rangoon, 11th Apr., Gen.—H. L A Co. Malaya, Ger. s.s. 348, Block, 14tli Apr., Deli, 13th Apr., Tobacco and Coffee.— B. M. Co. Chusan, Br. s.s. 2,852, Palmer,
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      DEPARTURES.
      41 1 15tli April. Hebe, for Deli. Deli, for Traug and Pang Nga. R. Halewyn, for Batu Bahru and Asahan. Langkat, for Port Swettenham and Malacca. Un Peng, for Perlis and Setul. Lmhj Weld, for Teluk Anson, Strassbwrg, for Singapore and Hongkong.
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      IN PORT.
      33 1 Malaya, Ger. s.s. 348, Block, 14th Apr., Deli, 13th Apr., Tobacco and Coffee. B. M. Co. Ho Kwei, Br. s.s. 209, Uldall, 15tli Apr., Deli, 14th Apr., Gen., —H. L. Co.
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      EXPECTED.
      52 1 V easel* From Atjenl* Due Omapere P. S'liam K.G-Co. 15th Apr C. Apear Singapore A.A.A.Co. 15th Lightning Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 16th Ballaarat Singapore P 0 16th Aragouia Hamburg B.M&Co. 16th Bemnolir Singapore S.li.&Co. 17th Hamburg Singapore P &0. 20th Pera Colombo B.M.&Co. 20th Bayern Colombo B.M.&Co. 21th Simla Colombo P.
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      SAILINGS.
      116 1 Vestel» f For Ajents Leaves C. A pear Calcutta iA.A.A.Cu. 10th Apr Baliaar.it Colombo P. O. 16th Peru Singapore IP. U. Langkat P. S'ham K.G.Co. 15th ff Omapere ,P. S’hanr K.G.Co. 16th Aragonia Singapore B.M.&Co. 17th Lightning Singapore A.A.A.Co. 18th Bemnolir London S.B.&Co. 18th Hamburg Coloml>o B.M.&Co. 20th f
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      MAILS CLOSE
      88 1 For Deli— Per Ho Kwei, to-morrow, noon. Deli—Per Malaya, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Maliwuu Mergui—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 pm. Pulo Well, Olehleh and Padaug— Per van Outhoorn, 1 p.m. Teluk Auson—Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 2 p.in. Singapore and Hongkong—Per C. Apcar, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Batu
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      PASSENGERS.
      32 1 Inward Per Purnea,” from Raugoon. Messrs. W. Redmond, Choo and Dr, Rodrigues. Per Malaya,” from Deli, Messrs. O. Wessels, N. Hoorweo, Miss L. Termutolen Mrs. H. Muller, Mr Teo Tiou Siat.
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      328 1 A. E. SKEELS. HIGH CLASS. ALL LOVERS YE SOLID LITERATURE Hliould *ul scribe to the Straits Chines Magazine," it quarterly journal o Oriental ami Occidental culture. The subscription is only «*1.50 per an nuni, payable in advance to the Penan*. A uent. LIM KEONG LAY, 89, Munfri Street. Euitokh Lim
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      30 1 WEATHER 1'hk following report, is kiudlv supplied b< tlie .Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis: The rainfall during the -4 hours elide »t 1* a. hi. to-dav was 0 27 inches.
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    Federated Malay State.
    1125 2 Mb. Trotter on Openings in the Country. Mr. Cecil C. Trotter writes iu the Field ou the advantages of the F. M. b. He says Oue cannot go am where nowadays without hearing fathers and mothers bemoaning the fact that they do not know what to do
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      613 2 WANTED For the Transvaal Government. A CHINESE CLERK who must lx* able to read and write English well with a knowledge of Typewriting. Man with previous experience of Chinese Protectorate preferred. Salary AJ240 per annum with quarters Successful candidate will lx required to leave at once. Apply to Assistant Protbctok
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      1728 2 NOTICE. JLIM CHOOI CHE AN give notice that I have as and from the 1st day of ly April, 1904. purchased the share of If haw ue Teow Lim in chop Seng Ho." Kauipar. Dated this 1st of April, 1904. NOTICE. I LIM CHOOI CHEAN give notice that as and
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      1773 3 V* '.'JC? Hv > > IS. I. Co. p. o. i \V Bxpectetl arrival ami Drpavt itren. Mail Service. Outwards. A I*l- 11 «.8. Chusan connecting with 4 Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. T HB fast well-known Mail Steamers of this Line will leavePenang on or al>oiit the
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    The Straits Echo.
    86 4 Justice Batisf. -x everyhotly, ni.il iiwlica nlottc. Enu-r+ru Established June Ist, 1903. Hublishe.l itaily xc*pt Snn«l:tyO AT Till CRITERION PRESS, Ld. f No. 22<J—232, Ue>i*i« Sliwf, IVnsiug. PRICK DAII.Y, I.OCAI. f I pw HuiMiin (Host Free) S 7 MAH. KIHTIOH (l’«»t Free) 15 CA HI K AHUUKSS:
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  • Current Topics.
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      Odes of Confucius.
      112 4 To the series of The Wisdom of the East (London Orient Press), Mr. CranmerBvng has contributed a little work giving in verse the Odes of Confucius. A short preface tells the uninitiated something of the tenets of the Chinese sage, and then Mr. Cranuier-Byug gives us a
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      Rubber.
      251 4 The many interests that have been formed round the cultiva- tion of rubber in the Federated Malay States will doubtless value the brochure that M. Octave J. A. Collet has published on UHevea Asiatique. (Brussels Falk Fils.) The Bureau of Statistics of the Department of Commerce and Labour.at Washington
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      Tamils.
      223 4 The East India Association has submitted to Mr. Alfred Lyttleton, Secretary of State for the Colonies, a memorial which sets forth that the Tamil immigrants from .Southern India to Cevlt ii have during many years shown themselves a lawabiding and hard-working section of the community that the planting industry
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      States Revenue Farms.
      904 4 The Malay Mail (Kuala Lumpur) has some noteworthy remarks on the Revenue Farms of the Federated States. It says: —The gambling farm should be let sep-. < arnteiy and be known as the State Lottery. Except on certain holidays the j hours duriugwhich gambling rooms are. open
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    Our New Governor.
    983 4 Presentation' of Adoress of \N become This Morning. Sir John Anderson, our newly-appointed Governor, was a passenger ou tlie P. aud O. Chusan which passed through the port this morning. The usual arrangements had l>een made for his reception in Penang, and the Hon. J. K. Birch,
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    Supreme Court.
    633 4 In Appellate Jurisdiction. (Before Sir Lionel Cor, Chief Jngiict.) The Noordin Will Case. 14th April. The Noordin will ease was mentioned by Mr. Faner Baynes, who said that Mr. Adams was eugaged in another case before Mr. Justice Law and that his clients would not consent u> the
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    Penang Hunt Club.
    42 4 The next paper hunt has been fixed tor Tuesday, 19th inst. Meet near the bridge in Perak Road at 5 p.m. and finish at Axlioluie,” where Mr. Clodd '▼ill be 4 at Home” to the members of the Club.
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    The Circus.
    151 4 The circus bad a record house* last night and, although there was a small shower now and again, the rain was not sufficiently heavy to penetrate the tent. The various items of the programme were loudly applauded and there was not a dull moment during i the evening.
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    The War.
    370 5 “Vic” to Hie Fore. Japanese Claim to have Sunk* Petropavlovsk. Another Russian Battleship Damaged. Russian Destboyku Hunk. St. PETERSBURG IN MOURNING. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 15 April.—A Russian official report received here states l hat Admiral Molas was also drowned on the Petropavlovsk, while a torpedo l>oat was caught
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Tibet.
      196 5 Debate in the Commons. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14 April.—During the debate on Tibet in the House of Commons, the Hon. St. John B rod rick, Secretary of State for India, defended Lord Curzon against the allegation of showing a desire for expeditions or the undue assertion of British
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      Gunnery Disaster.
      37 5 Twelve-inch Gun Bursts. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14 April. —While engaged in target practice at Pensacola, Florida, a twelve-inch gun on hoard the United States turret battleship Missouri exploded, killing five officers and twenty-one men.
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      Naval Disaster.
      37 5 Destroyer Comes to Grief. (Supplied by Reuter) London, 14 April. —The British destroyer Teazel* grounded during a night attack on Portsmouth and threatens to break up. London, 15 April.—The destroyer Teazel* has been successfully refloated.
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      The Pope and Japan.
      42 5 Kxpelled Dominicans for Shikuku. (Supplied by Reuter. London. 14 April. —His Holiness the Pope lias instituted an apostolic prefecture on the Island of Sliikuku, Japan, which is to be the abode of the Dominicans expelled from the Philippines.
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    Notes on News.
    543 5 The destroyer Teazer, which went ashore ,off Portsmouth, is a vessel of 320 tons and 4,800 horse-power. She was built at East Cowes in 1805 and is tender to the Warrior, the Portsmouth torpedo depot ship. She is commanded hv Lieut. Her’oert M. Deunv. The U. S.
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    New Dutch Tariff.
    1468 5 (Specially written for Straitt Echo.) > After more than forty years of faithful adherence to Col Mien's doctrines, Holland, one of the few remaining champions of free trade, is now taking the first steps on I the road which leads to protection. The last elections for the
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    Tin.
    221 5 Lonhox, 22 March.—The market has lieen firm ail the week with a rise of nearly £o per ton. and we close at =£l3o for cash, and =£l3o for three months. The upward movement was started by tlie agents of Chinese speculators who bought here largely for forward delivery, aud
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    Shake quotations unaltered to-day.
    256 5 Last night’s thunderstorm wits a most brilliant show so far as lightning went and must have .impressed our new Governor with the capabilities of the Straits in that respect. The new Cape Ministry is now complete, the various offices being distributed as follows :—Prime Minister, without
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE POST OFFICE SCANDAL.
      444 5 To rii& Kvitok of tuk struts K< m>. •SIR, —I was glad to read your comments aneut tlie Post Office, and agree with you *u the staluient that this department can lx* made much more useful to the public than it is at present. For instance
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  • States’ News.
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      PERAK.
      329 5 Tap ah, Id April.—lnspector Barker, in charge of the Police of Batang Padang, leaves for Kuala Lumpur having received further promotion, and Inspector Hanuigan, from Kuala Kubu. comes here to take over from him. Mr. Barker, who has done excellent work here, will he a great loss to the
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    EXCHANGE.
    115 5 Penano, 15th Aprij,. (lly courtesy of the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank ...1/10$ 4 months’ sight Bank ...1/Ioft 3 Credit ...1/1 Oft 3 Documentary ...1/10$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 137$ 3 days’ sight Private 139$ Bombay, Demand Bank 137$ 3 days’ sight Private 1391 Madras, Demand Bank 137$ 3
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    PRODUCE.
    149 5 Tin 78.50 buyert Gold leaf 82. B. Pepper (W. Coast 31b5.50z.)$ 26} teller» White Pepper tale I’raug Pepper 30| teller» Cloves (picked) 43.— non t. Mace 1100. —tales Mace Pickings 80.— teller» Nutmegs 110 s 45. teller» No. 1 7.50 Sugar 2 5.20 Basket 4 -sale» Tapioca Flour 1.75
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      IF TAMILS ARE ARYANS WHO ARE DRAVIDIANS?
      1487 7 To Tiik Editor of thk Straits Echo. Sik,—I am sorry that as 1 had more important duties to attend to I was not able to reply sooner to Mr. Thyriar s letter which appeared in your impression of 14th December, 1903. I am
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      148 7 Graham Co., Id., WHOLESALE CHEMISTS, 4 Beach Street, Penang. IMPORTERS OF MENNEN’S BORATED TALCUM TOILET POWDER, 60 cents For Infants and Adults, in Patent Tins MENNEN’S BOROFOAM TOOTH POWDER In Patent Tins, 60 cents each. ALLEN BURT’S PATENT FOOD, Nos. I, 2, 3. Fresh Supply Received Regularly. lODIZED SARSAPARILLA This
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      1250 8 Bangkok WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co. 'TIUI'B HAliK THE ORIENTAL HOTEL. Cable Addreei “Oriental." Orikntal Hotel Syndicate. Proprietor*. PENANG Kuala Lumpur. F. M. S. HOTEL. Under European Management. Central I j situate».! within 10 minutes from t lie Railway Station. Almost Adjoini.no thk Si i.anook Club. 16c ->3£<Singapot e. ADELPHI HOTEL. One
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