Straits Echo, 29 December 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. t VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 298
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    31 1 Biutiis. At Shanghai. on 10th December. the wife of Geo. Crank, of a daughter. At Shanghai, on l«tli December, the wife, ot Capt. 4. Fordyce Messer, of a sou.
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    HIGH WATER.
    40 1 For Weel ending Wednesday. ,Jau. 4, 1905 a.m. p.m. I rimrsdav, 29th 0.20 0.45 Friday, 30th 7.10 7.35 j Saturday, 31st 8.— 8.25 Sunday, 1st 8.50 9 15 Monday, 2ud 9.40 10.05 Tuesday, 3rd 10.30 10.55 Wednesduv,4th 11.20
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    FIXTURES.
    26 1 1’o-oa v. 23 rd Day. 11 th Moon. Town Baud, Coif Club, 5-30 p.m T<>-mo uitow 24th Day, lltli Moon Town Baud, Esplanade, 5-30 p.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    48 1 P O. SAILINGS. .Mail Service. OUTtVA ItliK. -H 0*1 KIV AUO*s. j Simla 5 Jan. j Bengal 7 Jan. ll f Malta ‘it I l:*tra Service. Or*r\v akiin. d'iMKWAKiix Baltna JO Dec. ('audio ■!0 Dec. Formosa 10 Jan. Socotra l!f Jan. BNT f <>i particuiars .See Page 3.
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    MAILS DUE.
    55 1 China Zuida) 30 Dec. English (Simla) 5 Jan. China (Hithia) 7 German Zieten 12 China (ScyJlitz) 11 This B. 1. 8. N. Co. s t>. s. Zamania with the mails from Europe left .Negapatam jii b p.in. on Monday, an i may In* expected to arrive at Pfcilmg
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 1 PftNAHO, 29th Dkck.mhkk (By coHrtcny 01'tne Chart*r*J Haute, i iiomlnii Demand Hank I /11 4 4 month s’si «flit. Bank 11^ 3 Credit ..1/11| v, 3 Documentary ...I/11}® Calcutta, Demand Bank It*. 1454 3 days’ night Private 147 A Bomhay. Demand Bank 145A 3 days’ sight Private I47A Madras,
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    War Items.
    1578 1 A RUSSIAN MILITARY CRITIC’S OPINION. A seri es of remarkable articles «leading with the military situation in the Far East is appearing in the Novoe Vreni3'a, «listinguished by restraint and sobriety. The writer protests emphatically against the view, still widely prevalent in Russian society, that the war with
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    SHARES
    193 1 BerwiwahGoltl Aliue (Jo., Jjd. i 14.- sates i Raub Australian Gobi Mining Co., lid 4.25 noiu. RedjaUg Leboug Gold Mining Co.. Hd 240 buy erg KadauaGold MiniugOo„Ltd. (fully paid) 10.— nom. Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Lil. 2.— -titles I Karangaii Tin Mining Co. 10. —sellers Kinta Tin Mines Lid
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    PRODUCE.
    165 1 liii ‘i 7H.to bh i/e-r* Gold leaf 79:', B. Pepper (VV. Oast 35*59 teller* While Pepper 38A teller, prang Pepper shortly exCloves (picked) j pectĕd Mace 85.— seller* Mace Pickings 74A sal»» Nutmegs 11 Os 40?, sales f No. 1 b 10 nom Sugar 2 no stock. Basket 5.10
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    THE MOON.
    30 1 Last Quarter Dec. 39th 12 Ul* M O New M<>on Jan. oth 112.0 a.m First Quarts*’.,. 14th 3.0.2 p.w O Full Mooh f.. 21st 2 9.4 p m
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      ARRIVALS.
      101 1 Canton, Hr. s.s. 105, Merican, 28th l>ec., Teluk Anson. 27th l)ec., Gen., -All Hiug. Lady \Vkli>, Hr. s.s. 245, Treweeke, 29th Dec., Teluk Anson, 28th Dec., Gen., Straits S. S. Co. Pbkak, Hr. s.s. 297, Buchanan, 28th Dec., Port Swettenliam. 27th flfcc., Geu.,— K. G. Co, Ir Benearig, Hr.
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      DEPARTURES.
      19 1 29th December. P. Mijiutu, for Deli. Canton, for Paugkor and Teluk Anson. Malaya, for Deli. Fitzpatrick, for Rangoon.
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      IN PORT.
      49 1 Laiiv Wbmj, Hr. s.s. 24,5, Treweeke, 2Htli Dee., Teluk Anson, 2Kth ]>ec., Geu., rStniilh S. s. Co. Pkkak, Hr. s.s. 2**/, Huciiatiaii, 28tlt Dec., Port Swetteuhaiii, 27lli Dec., Geu., K. G. Co. A\ vovKK. Hr. s.s. 2 47, Alurier, 25>th Dec., Singap.iv. 27th Dec Gen..—K. G. Co.
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      EXPECTED.
      50 1 1 »*t»n />«« A. A pear Singapore A. A. A.Co. 30th i>ec van Swoil Edie H.LatCo. 30th Pnuda Singapore H.LACo. 31st (.Tlenfallucli Singapore K.G.Co. 31st Nippon Colombo S.K.&Oo. 1st .iau C, A pear Singapore A. A, A.Co. 5th Pern C*>kmib*> S.IwSiCiK. 7th Cisela Singapore S.K.&Co. 11th lienloniond Singapore S.B.ACo.
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      SAILINGS.
      54 1 b\§» 4 Learn>t A. A pear Calcutta A. A. A.Co. 30tli Dee. vau Swell Edie H.L.ACo. 31st Punda Rangoon H.L.&Co. 31st Nippon Singapore S K A Co. 1st Jau. Glenfalloch Singapore K G.Co: 2nd (t. A pear (Calcutta A A.A.Co. 5th Pera Singapore S.K.&Co. 7th (iisela [Colombo S.K.&Co. lltli
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      MAILS CLOSE
      68 1 For Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cudalore, and Karical—Per Zaida to-morrow, 1 pin. Port Swettenhani A Malacca—Per Perak, to-morrow, 2 p.tn. Port Swettenhani and Singapore—Per Avayyee, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Edie, T. Semawe, Segliaud Olehleli Per Hok Canton, to-morrow, 2 p.m. leluk Anson—Per Lady Weld, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Langkat and Paugkalau
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      18 1 STEABNS’ WINE assists the b«xly to make use of nature's uourishijjeut. Thus it cures. lucreases weight aud. strength.
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      22 1 Wlieu St wanin' Wine Las been taken fur a few weeks, the sallow cheeks become ru*y, am| the sufferer becomes fright au<l
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      27 1 WEATHER. UK toiiownis' report m kiuriiv supplied bv Director of l*'orr Cornwallis.— I l>ts taiufall dutiUi' the iiouu on* led il 9 a. in. lo-dav was ail.
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    Jem Mace the Pugilist.
    1317 2 Veteran Champion Tells ok His Early Battles. It seems curious to regard boxing as a road to long life, yet there is little doubt that no athletic exercise when pursued sanely and divested of all elements of brutality, is better fitted to strengthen the muscles and
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    Wanted at Christmas Island.
    512 2 Jdimming from an article which recently appeared in the Straits Times the above portrait and its history should interest the Powers that Be" at Christinas Island. For some time past, we are told, careful observation has been made of the Chinese coolies suffering from Beri-Beri on
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      1644 3 P.4 0. 8. N. Co. cz* t INTENDED SAILINGS. BANKS. Norddeiitscher Lloyd, Bremen. o *zij 4Expected arrival and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Dec. s.s. (Joronuuidcl with s.s. India •Jan. s.s. Simla «it* s.s. ltriaaniu 19 s.s. I li una n do s.s. Momjolia h t*b. 8.*«. Bengal <[<> 8.8. Oceana
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    The Straits Echo.
    74 4 rverybtxly. ami justice kWhhj.— Km-r*«n Established June Ist, 1903. rnhli*h<*l dully (except Knud*?*.) at tub CRITERION PRESS, Ld„ No. 226-232, Beach Street. Penang. PltlCK DAILY, LOCAI, 534 i>w aauuiu 0,, OUTSTATIONN rootage l-.xim MAIL KIMTION (P<wt tree) IS CAKLK A I'IHtKKS Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 188. Ktlihtr, Chkknky
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    A Great Scheme.
    1555 4 Penang to Bangkok in 33 hours. Bangkok's by no means splendid and long-continued isolation from the outer world has, from time immemorial almost, been a factor which has detracted nota little from the commercial pos>ibilities of the capital of King Chulalougkorn’s dominions. Only the other day I
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    Aurora House En Fete.
    1873 4 A Week’s Festivities. i The Marriage Ceremony. Guests of All Nationalities. The public festivities in connection with the brilliant and charm ill-.* wedding of Mr. Gau Teong Teng. the hlest s<>n of our |esteemed, fellow-townsman Mr. G.m Ngob Bee, which have just l>een concluded at j
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    THE WAR.
    138 5 Pulo Web. Holland s Precautions. [Supplied by Renter i (.mwlon 2-» Dec. it is |,0,„u.,l out at 1 lie liHgiie that tlie neutrality of Sabang (Pulo Wei.) will l, e maintained by two battleships, two armoured cruisers, a gunboat, and four destroyers, which are now there, while three
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Unrest in Russia.
      324 5 The Reform Movement {Supplied hi/ Reuter.) London. 28 Dec.—A banquet lias been held in the Pavloff Hall, at St,. Petersburg, as a protest against the war, and was attended by a thousand persons. The day for the banquet was chosen as being tin- an niversary of the
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      The Navy.
      51 5 The Proposed New Naval Base. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 2ft Dec. —It is reported that the idea of establishing a naval base in the Firth of Forth has been shelved, Admiral Sir John I isher, 0.c.1i., desiring to devote all the money available to the construction of new
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      France.
      82 5 The Army. (Supplied by Renter.) liOtKliih, 2« Dec.—The tVei.cl. .Minister of War I,as addressed a cncidar to all military governors and commanders of army corps directed against inadmissadle methods of obtaining information. Officers have been i nquired to justify actions l whic u< ,v Purely makers of I conscience.
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    Havildar Runs Amok.
    378 5 Shoots Captain and Comrades. At Mandalay a few days ago a Havildar ot the 90th Punjabis ran amok, killing oue ami wounding two comrades. So far as kuown, it appears the man felt aggrieved at being overlooked in the matter of promotion and he entered the orderly
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    The Commercial Bank.
    162 5 Madras, 14 l>ec.—A meeting of the shareholders of the Commercial Bank has lieen held to consider a proposal to lx* brought up at the next annual meeting of the Bank iu Calcutta to further reduce tlie face value of shares. Mr. Eardley Norton made a lengthy speech,
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    Passengers.
    214 5 Inward —Per Lady Weld," from Teluk Anson, Hon. J. Turner and Mr. Phillips Per Bayern,” from Genoa, Mr. J. Scbaruhorst, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. M. Schadee, Mr. van Engel. Mr. Carl Kehorst, Mr. H. E. Schaffers and family, Mr. C. Lacomble, Mr. J. 0. L. Siethoff. C. van
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    Sikhs in Session.
    206 5 Mass Meeting at Taiping A lakuki.y attended meeting of the k balsa Dewan was .held at the Malay States Guides Barracks.'I aiping, on the 2- r >tb and 2Hih 111st., at which upwards of ti\e hundred 1 Sikhs. tr<>m ail parts of Malaya, were present. Col. Walker
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    Sugar Trade Depression.
    679 5 Its Cause and the Remedy. Opinion of Mr. Chamberlain. A Birmingham confectionery firm recently wrote to Mr. J. Chamberlain pointing out the disastrous results to this industry j consequent upon the imposition of the sugar tax aud the Brussels Convention, and asking tor help in securing the
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      ON THE TRAIL OF THE BIG BLAZE.
      339 5 I<< iiik h>iii»c mi i nr. Sr*» its Kcttii. Mr. Editoriabbu»,—Ju»ten passant g i /me jT<tncdi* tido u/xi) I notice .i *_ritjjit .iccouut of Auol lier Bi>'lllaze,”tlie j splendid water supply, and theextraordin-i arv alacrity that tin» Penang Fire Prigade allowed on the
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    Alleged Bribery.
    671 5 k > itf tin* 1" irst Magistrate’s Court, Siugapoie, on'23rd instant. Wfore Mr. Maxwell, Baboo, i Process Server No. 8. Daud, Process Server No. «J, ami Ernest D’CVuz, Usher, all of the second Coun. were brought up on charges of having received an illegal gratification of 820 and
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    Port Arthur.
    93 5 Glorious Triumph of Japanese Arms. He ho Spee ml. Tokio, 20 Dec. —It is officially announced here that the Japanese completely occupied Krlunirshan tort at o clock yesterday evening’. This message throws light on the one received earner in the day. mentioning heavy mortality among tlie Japanese investing
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      5 5 McAlister Co., Ltd. Racing Saddles
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    No 'Graft’ in Japan.
    694 7 No Graf t in Japan. I JAPA.NKKK OmC'ER THKOWH LlOHT ON THE UNIFORM SUCCESS OF >118 C'oUNTRYMKN. Talking with an A iucrica.ii a lew days ago a young Japanese armv officer made sonic I remarks that throw a new light on the reason of the uniform success of his countrymen
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      80 7 BICYCLES. JUST RECEIVED A consignment of latest pattern English-made Bicycles FITTED WITH Dunlop’s Tropical l yres, I Mated Rims, Double Inverted Lever Brakes, Free Wheels and Rubber Pedals. Price complete with Lamp, Bell, <*tc., rtc. $95 nett* INSPECTION CORDIAI.EY INVITED TIANG JOO Co., 4 117 BEACH STREET. LEE CHYE DISPENSARY,
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      1133 8 Juyf from Europe. W1TEMY, LAIDLAWSilo., PSMB are now showing an immense variety of Suiting Flannels. PRICE 80, 90 cts. and $1.00 per yard. r Fancy Stripes! Smart Designs! Good Shades! TAIK CHEE Co., Ship Chandlers Wholesale Dealers. JUST RECEIVED MOTOR BELLS For Gharries and Busies. Graham Co.. Ld., WHOLESALE CHEMISTS,
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