Straits Echo, 12 July 1907

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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 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 12th JULY, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents No. 157.
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      1174 1 TIQER BRAND CEMENT. N 25 S f\\> S IN PO fIEST FO/? ALL PURPOSES. BANK S Oharlered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital Paul up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors .£BOO,OOO £1,075,000 £BOO,OOO Ileud Oflice: HAITI >N COURT, TIIREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches.
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      22 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. r t /•v: /-V 97 <••7/. r: i m a rP\ fS 1/5 ft M m *3iv s,ssva
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    The Changing East.
    3492 2 Hongkong {From the London and China Ksprats.) Whatever may be the conditions of the moment in Hongkong, whether business is good, bad, or indifferent, wo may always remember the words of l>r. Eitel iu his History of the Colony of Hongkong.” This was published in 1895 but
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      331 2 PENANG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A Meeting of Members aud Adherents will be lield in the Church on Friday, 12th iust., at 9-15 p.m to make arrangements for the appointment of a successor to Rev R Y. Whittou, who is retiring in December next. J. C. BENSON. 10-7-07 487 Hon. Secretary. MUNICIPAL
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      1131 2 STILL LEADING “BRINSMEAD” SPECIAL TROPICAL MODELS JUST UNPACKED. T Guaranteed for 5 years. Tuned Free for One Year. CASH §450. EASY PAYMENTS $100 DOWN. Balance by monthly payments. SOLE AGENTS, ROBINSON FUND COMPANY. LIB. Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. First class return tickets will be granted per s s.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      153 3 Saxonia, Ger. 8 s., 3,816. Hubei, lltli July, Hamburg, 3rd June. C’en., —B. M. A Co. Japan, Br. 5.«.. 3806. Olifent, lltli July, Hongkong, 2nd July, Gen —A. A. A. A Co. Lightning, Br. s 8.. 2,122, Fey, 12th July, Calcutta, 6th July, Gen., —A. A. A. A Co.
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      DEPARTURES.
      74 3 12th July. Calyyso, for Deli. Cornelia, for Port Sxetteuham and Malacca. Dan Whatt Hin, for Tongkah. Leong Ho, for Batu Bahra an 1 Asahan. Sol/ond, for Rangoou. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson. Tnroba, for Rangoon and Calcutta taking mails for Rurope, etc., via Bombay. Flying Fish, for Port Weld
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    EXPECTED.
    34 3 Yeeeefe From Agent Due Lightning Hyson C. A pear Alcinous Vorwaerts Calcutta Singapore Singapore Singapore Colombo A. A. A.Co. W.M.&Co. A.A A.Co. W.M &Co. S K.ACo. 12thJulj. 13th 18th fI 2 th 28th
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    SAILINGS.
    28 3 I f'j t*eh> For A i/entg heave» Lightning Singapore A.A A.Co. July. Hysou London W.M.&Co. C. Arear Calcutta A. A. A.Co. Alciuous Loudon W.M.&Co. Vorwaerts Singapore S.K.&Co.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    218 3 For Mergui, Tavoy and Moulmein— Ppr Pachumba, to morrow, 11 a.m. Pangkalau I-raudan—Per Petrel, tomorrow, noon. Madras—Per Kagoshima Maru, tomorrow, noon. Trang and Pang Nga—Per Taw Tong. to-morrow, 1 pm. Deli Per Avagyee, to-morrow, Ipm. Asaban—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Babra—Per R. Halewyn, to-morrow, 1 p
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      1493 3 BHIPPIN O.) I 8. N, Co. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. July 17 Arcadia connecting with 8.8. Moldavia 31 8.8. Marmora do 8.8. India Aug. 14 8.8. Malta do s.s. Mongolia Homewards. July 20 b.B. China connecting with 8.8. Mooltan do 8.8. Macedonia do 8.8. Himalaya do 8.8.
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      33 3 PASSAGES to EUROPE, via MADRAS. PASSAGES can be booked per British India Steam Navigation Company’s Steamers from Penang, via Madras, tft Port Said, Genoa, Marseilles, Plymouth and London. HUTTENBAOH, LIEBKRT A O*. AQMNT9.
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    The Straits Echo.
    102 4 Jn iMcs -atlufloH everybody and tortice alone.— Kmenor. Established Jane Ist, 1903 Pnbliehed daily (except Sunday*.) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY I.OUAI it* per aim»» OUTHTA TlUNls furi-age Kxira. KAIL HDITION (Poet Kree SIS CAKLK ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343.
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    KING LEOPOLD AND THE CONGO.
    711 4 Reutek announced yesterday that Belgium has at last decided upon the annexation of the Congo State. We think it is about time that the autocratic rule of King Leopold II is replaced l>y some sort of responsible government. The King of the Belgians is one
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    Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
    68 4 We are courteously informed by the Manager of the local branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation that he has received a telegram from the Head Office to the effect that, subject to audit, the Bank dividend for the first half of 1907, will
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    Church Services.
    702 4 Sunday, July 14th. Methodist Episcopal English Church. 74, Maxwell Road. 8-30 a.m., Morning Service. 6 p.m., Evening Service. 9 15 a.m., Sunday School. Presbyterian Church. In connection with the Presbyterian Church next Sunday, services will 1« conducted by Rev. R. Y. Whittou. M. a., at Pi ve Dock
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    Result of the " Echo’s ” Competition.
    891 4 Result of the Echo’s Competition. Prize Shared by Two Ladies and a Gentleman. Soon after our arrival at the office this morning we were visited by a haggard-look-ing and dishevelled creature who, on closer inspection, turned out to be none other than our hoary Competition Editor. Poor fellow the task
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    The Police Courts.
    376 4 Before Messrs. Wolferttan ctnd Codrington.) Defrauding Creditors. The further hearing of the case of Abdul Kader vs. Pakiri Mahomed, particulars of which have already appeared in these columns, was resumed yesterday. After the re-examination of the complaiir. ant the following were examined for the prosecution (1) Hadjee
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    250 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are (be results of the tie» played yesterday;— Single Handicap, Class B. W. P. G. Taggart 15) beat J. S. Cunniugbam 15.2), 6-4, 6—o. W.S. Duuu (-4/6) beat F. N. Bell (-2/6), 6—2, 6—l/ Single Handicap, Class A. L. E. P. VVolferstan 15.1)
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      254 4 t T T I y i, f X X f A i T X Y f x i y T T THE AHGLO-CHINESE STORE, 5, CHINA STREET. JUST ARRIVED FOR THE RACES. Ladies’ Hand Combination Bags, Purses Wallets. Over one hundred different kinds varieties to select fro nr», a) I
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Anti-Opium League.
      125 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Foreign Co-Operation Asked For. London, 11th July.—Reuter’s Shanghai correspondent wires that in reply to the Anti-Opinni League the Viceroy states that August Bth has been fixed for the strict enforcement of the closure of the opium denß through Kiangsu. He has written to the
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      Great Britain and Russia.
      77 5 (Supplied by Reutei Negotiations Proceeding Without a Hitch. London, 11th July.-It is reported at St. Petersburg that His Excellency Hon. Sir A. Nicolson, British Ambassador at St. Petersburg, and M. Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, are engaged in the Anglo-Kussian negoc «Hons, which are proceeding without
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      Russia.
      53 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Her Attitude toward* the u*e of Submarine Mines. London. 12th July .-The organ of the Russian War Office, commenting on Hague Conference, states that exhausted by a disastrous wai an troubles* She cannot agree wi i tiou intrie use ot submarine mines fleet has been reconstructed
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      The Royal Tour.
      87 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) Arrival in Dublin. Loudon, lltli July.—Their Majesties received the heartiest ovatious at Dublin. They drove from the Exhibition to the garden party at the Viceregal Lodge through streets packed with cheering crowds. Their Majesties thank the Irish People. London, 12th July.—Their Majesties King Edward
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      The Tobacco Trust.
      67 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Efficacy of Prosecution Questioned. Loudon, 12th July.—The Tobacco Trust, which the Federal Government has decided to prosecute, mcludes a number of leading financiers aud business meu iu America. Counsel for government states that the crimiual prosecution of some of the defendants for couspitacy
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      Dynamite Outrage.
      46 5 {Supplied, by Reuter.) A Boksburg Hotel Dynamited. London, 11th July.—The Crown Hotel at Boksburg, near Johannesburg, was dynamited on Tuesday nigbt. The oocupants fortunately escaped with little hurt. The water mains aud three mines have also been dynamited. All the attempts were practically abortive
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      The U. S. and Japan.
      94 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Admiral Yamamoto on the Situation. London, 12tli July.—The Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, who has just arrived in New York, urged that the friendly relations betweeu Japan aud America should be maintained. He slid that the passing storm in Pacific waters would soon disappear.
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      Japan.
      24 5 (Supplied by Reuter A Manchurian Loan. London, 12th July.—lt is rumoured that Japan is about to issue a loan for the Manchurian Railways.
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      German Mail Ashore.
      24 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 12th July.—The German mail steamer Schamhorst is aground in the Suez Canal. Tbe Canal is thus blocked.
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      The Motor Race.
      234 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Borghese at Tomsk. Londou, 12tli July Prince Borghese has reached Tomsk in his motor car. The Indian Daily New sUtes:—We understand that the Government of Bengal is going to stop seditious speeches and writings, with a firm hand. Already a Ter J* a cular
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    Selangor Races
    276 5 SECOND DAY,THURSDAY, 11th JULY. 1 (Kchh Special.) Kuala Lumpur, July 11th:—The following are the results of the Second Day’s racing ni Kuala Lumpur Rack 1. Bourne Mary Bobs 2 Dartmoor 3 Won by two length*, four length» between the secoud and third horses. Time 1 min. 27? secs.
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    League Football.
    712 5 Crescent Football Team vs. Penang Butterflies. An enthusiastic crowd journeyed down to the C. R. C. ground at Pangkor Road yesterday afternoon to see the above teams play off tlieir League fixture. Ibe game, which was very exciting, ultimately ended in a victory for the Crescents by two
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    Interesting to Footballers.
    201 5 At a recent meeting at Home the Football Association International Board went into the question of certain alterations of the rules of the game. These will lie interesting to soccer players. The alterations are on the same lines which have inarfcqd alterations to the rules during reoent
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE MOONLIGHT vs. ROADSTERS MATCH.
      180 5 To the *vfro« bt th« Straus Echo. Sir,, I feel very ranch disturbed by the correspondence that recently.appeared in your paper for I nerer assigned .authority to any oue to captain; thq.Moouligbteis. My team, eight in number, turned up on the Y. M. C. A.
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    THE WHITE SPIRIT CASE.
    165 5 To ihb Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —On reading your issue of today, I find an account of the Manager of Messrs. Caldbeck, McGregor Co. beiug fined $1 for removiug one bottle of spirit Loin tbe Godown without a written permit. I ain only
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    “Learned Friends.”
    500 5 A “breeze” has occurred in the Singapore Supreme Court between two of the learned bretheru.” These were Messrs. Montagu Harris and Van Someren. The case was an actiou for slander and libel and the first-named lawyer was for the plaiut ff, his “friend” being for the defence. The
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    Passengers.
    42 5 Departed. Per ».s. Teesta, for Port Swettenbam Rev. J. Francois aul Mr. F. O. Jo»»elvu. for Singapore: Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer, Mr. and Mr». R. E. Smith, R'tvd». J. Broizat, J. Couvrier, P. Gallioz, A. Laconibe. E. Perrichon aud F. Vaillard.
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      40 5 Colic and Diarrhoea. Pain, iu the atomacb. colic and diarrhea L-lv r«lieved by the us© of CbamberU.V 8 U Col.c. Cholera and Di«rW Remedy. When in need of *ucb a uiedu iue, 811®. Uial. The George Town Diepeuiary. Whole•ale Agent*.
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      51 5 Buy It Now. Now is tie time to buy Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is certain to 1« needed sooner or and when that time comes you will need it hadl« —vou will need it quickly. Buy it now.' It may 'save life. The George Town Dis{.eusaiy. Wholesale
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      631 5 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND FORMATON OF NETT FIRM. T’ CHEAH LEONG KEAH of No. 27 Penang Road, Penang, do hereby give ootice and request my patrons aud customers to receive this notification that, a* from the 1st June, 1907. I have become the sole proprietor of and the only person
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      407 5 To Ordinary and Order Hills of Lading Holders. s.s. “SAXONIA” has arrived from Hamburg via ports. 11EHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., A gent*. 1-2-7-07 404 To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lading Holders. s.s. MAGDEBURG” has arrived from Australia via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., Agents. 12 7 07 40t m
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    256 6 Per P. O. s.B. Moldavia, connecting with the Arcadia at Colombo, due at Penaßg on 17th July: To Penang (from London. Jnne 21) Mr. A. T. Kennard, Mr. J. M. Coutts. Mr. C. S. Murray (from Marseilles, June 28) Mr. Cazen. To Singapore (from London) Mr.
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    EXCHANGE.
    126 6 Penano, 12th Jolt. (By eourtes y oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4$ 4 month** sight Bank ...2/4n\ Credit ~..2/-t| 3 Documentary ...2/4} J Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bunimv. Pamaiul Bank 153 f Moulmein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 175
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    PRODUCE.
    181 6 lold leaf 364.85 B. Pepper( W.C«*a«i Sllm.-i 1164. —no stock White Pepper 22\.- sales Trang Pepper 17^. —sales Cloves (picked) 51. no sellers Mace 81.50 safe# Mace Pickings 71. —sales Nutmegs 110 s 25. —sales No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 2 90 sales Tapioca
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    MARKET PRICES
    180 6 Pbnang, 12t* Jolt, 1907, Bbbk— dt. Soup per caltv 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32 Mutton per
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    SHARES.
    831 6 I T =5 a- I x vs Number of "3 fa g a 5 Capital. Shares I > y Last Dividend. Name. >, J r issued 3 g s I Mining. i 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for yeareading|31 /3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 12.75 812 75
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      51 6 Relieve Your Mind. It is always a relief to be prepared for an emergency. Colic, diarrhoea and dysentery are usually prevalent Ht this season and a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in your home may save much suffering if uota life. I he George Town Disp-msiry. Wholesale
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      233 6 A Warning to Mothers. Too muck care cannot be used with small ckildieu during the hot weather of the summer mouths to guard against bowel troubles. Give Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Kerned; and then a dose of castor oil, and the disease may be checked in its incipiency and
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      102 6 > X. C/3 X o UJ \c < TVft S-nK'-' c o -^qq*~ TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gim Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee Co., Tong Joo Co., Goon Yen Friends, Chiat Seng Co., Teik Chin Co., Ipoh, and all the leading stores. SMLANBS, BUTTERY CO., SOLE
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      1126 7 The Early History of Penang, 1592—1827. BY E. G. Cullin and W. F. Zehnder. (Rtprintea trom the Straits Echo Royal Quarto. 44 Pages. Price $l.OO. NOW READY! “Ini Pantun Karang-Karangan.” JOHN IWARTIfI, WINER. CAN BE HAl> AT Thi CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. ContbntB: Pantun Itsgang, Runda Diri. Ruji Pujian. Budi. Kaeih.
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      127 7 A Soldier’s Experience. Many a soldier in the late war has cause to remember Mr. J. Duloit Houitit*. an officer iu lie Kiee Stale ArtiUerv. who is HOW! manager for the stole of A. Isaactnan Co., ol l.raufoit, O. It C. Ills emhavour to rhck the ravages of dysentery which
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      1045 8 NOTICE. YIEVVS of Penang, Singapore. Perak, Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sizos.up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONES, King Stroot, Penang. Photographer. 16c Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OK IRONMONGERY, Which is on sale at specially advantageous terms. ALSO AGENTS FOR
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