Straits Echo, 31 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, WEDNESDAY, 31st JULY, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 173.
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      1001 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT. m 258 N £<* r-A 'h ivv IN V HES 7 FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. ..INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. jC800,000 jCI,075,000 Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Pr« p ietors jC800,000 Hoad Office: HATTON COURT, TIIREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.
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      19 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. ss. V s Co 1* 5> o S»o S 5 TIT &SSVg TfAIVG LEE Co.
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    Mark Twain.
    1223 2 Personal Reminiscences. Remarkable Personality. Mr. Robert Bain, writing iu the Horning Loader on June 18th, says:—To-night at tbe American Embassy will be given an official reception (tbe first siuoe be readied our short s tbe other day) to one wbo is doubtless ti e most successful and famous
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      59 2 A Warning to Mothers. Too much care cannot be used with small childieu duriug the hot weather of the summer months to guard ngaiust bowel troubles. Give Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Dianhoea lteiwdy and then a dose of castor iml, end the disease may le checked in its •ncipiency and
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      308 2 Buy It Now. Now is (be time to buy Chamberlain’s Colie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is certain to le needed sooner or later and and when that time comes you will need it badly—you will need it quickly. Buy it now. It may save life. The George Town Dispensary,
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      1091 2 GREAT BARGAIN ONLY $250. I PIANO TROPICS. 'ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY. LIB. THE PENANG FOUNDRY. (Established 1576.) MUNICIPAL NOTICE. WANTED AT ONCE. r p\VO temporary Clerks for the Secretariat i at salaries of $3O and $2O per month •espectively. Applicants must be quick at igures and write a good baud. which
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      72 3 Palitana, Br. s.s., 1,934, Fenwick, 29th Ju!v, Rangoon, 26th July, Gen.— H. L. Co. ©mapere, Br. s.s., 340, Bell. 30th July. Tavov. 24th July, Gen.— K. (4. Co. Virania, Br. s s. 2,176, Tucker, 30th July, Rangoon 26th July, Gen.— H. L. A Co. Tbenkai, Br. s.s., 3,210, Stewait.
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      DEPARTURES.
      53 3 31st July. Totemi Mam, for Madras. Deli, for Trang and Paug Nga. Japan, for Singapo'e, China and Japan. Langkat, for Teluk Anson. Bantam, for Pulo Weh.Olehleh and Padang. Sree Banka, for Pangkor. Kum Sang, for Calcutta. Marmora, for Singapore, China and Japan. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and TaipiLg.
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    EXPECTED.
    31 3 Vessels I From Agent* Due Marmora Colombo O.&Co. 31st July. Delta Singapore A.G.&Co. 2nd Aug. 1’eleus Singapore VV.M <feCo. 3rd Nippon Singapore jS.K.&Co. 3rd Telemachus Liverpool IVV.M.&Co. I 1 3rd
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    SAILINGS.
    26 3 YesteU i For A ijents Leaves Marmora Singapore A.G.&Co. July. Delta Colombo A G.&Co. Aug. Peleus Gleuoa W.M.ACo. Nippon Trieste S K.&Co. Tetemachus Singapore VV.M.&Co.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    216 3 For Paugkalau Brandau—Per Petrel, tomorrow, noon. Deli —Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Asahau—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Laugsa, T. Setn&we, Segli, Olelileh and Sabaug—Per Hok Canton, to-inorrow, 3 p in. Port Swetteuham and Malacca—Per Cornelia, 2nd proximo, 1 p.m. Port Swetteuham and Singapore—Per Perak, 2nd proximo, 1
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    238 3 Per P. O. ss. India, connecting with the Marmora at Colombo, due at Penang on 31st July To Penang (from Loudon, July 5) Mr. and Mrs. T. Matthews, Mrs. McGregor and child (from Marseilles, July x 2), Mr. A. G. Cory, Mr. Logan. To Singapore (from
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      1448 3 (S HIPPIN G.) ,®S. N. Co. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. July 31 s.s. Marmora connecting with s.h. India Auir. 15 8.8. Malta do s.h. Mongolia 29 8 8. Delta do s.s. Victoria B«pt. lisa Oceana do s.s. Britannia Homewards. Auir. 3 8.8. Della connecting with s.h. Macedonia
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    The Straits Echo.
    98 4 Justice eatiffles everybody and justice alone.— Emerxm. Established June Ist, 1903. Published dally (except Sunday*.) at th CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 220—232, Beach Street, Penaug. PRICE: DAILY I,OCAI. per annum. OfTSTATIONS Postage ExtraMAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l3 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. y. H, All business
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    THE RIKISHA SERVICE.
    880 4 At various times a good deal has been written about the rikisha service here and the disgraceful state of the vehicles, but little or nothing has been done to improve the vehicles or better regulate the pullers. Everyone will agree with us in saying that not a
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    The Police Courts.
    138 4 {Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Latif, a compositor, wbo was dismissed from the Pinanq Gazette Press about two years ago, was charged with assaulting Mr. H. Welh im, the editor of the Pinany Gazette, as he was walking along Beach Street on Monday afternoon. The accused pleaded guilty to
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    Supreme Court.
    552 4 The Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) A BBON. The case against (1) Abdul Wabab, (2) Abdul Sotar and (3) Ali Sahib was resumed on Monday afternoon, when Defective Inspector Sheedv and Major de Hamel, the C. P. O gave evidence. Yeoli Deng Kee, clerk to Messrs. Katz Bros.,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Opium Question.
      184 4 (Supplied by Renter.) Britain and China Co-operate. Loudon, 30th July.—Mr. Joho Morley, Secretaiy of State for India, replying to Mr. Wilson, in the House of Commous yesteiday state! that, after consulting the Indian Government, he had informed China, firstly, that Great Britain would accept in principle the
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      The Irish Trouble.
      80 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cameron H ghlanders at Belfast. London, 31st July.— In view of the contingency of a strike of the Royal Irish Constabulary the 1 st Cameron Highlanders have arrived at Belfast with a maxim section. The 4th Middlesex Reginieut aud the 11th Hussars are also
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      Russia.
      44 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Tsir Sails for Swinemuende. Loudon, 31st July.—The Tsar sails for Swinemuende ou Thursday accompanied by M. Isvolsky, Russian Minister of Foreign Afflirs. The details of the movements are secret but it is expected the Tsar will meet the Kaiser.
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      Morocco.
      35 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Threat to Kill the Kaid. London, 31st July.—Riisuli’s 6pies are spreading reports that Sir Harrv Maclean’s life will be endangered if the troops advance further but this is regarded as bluff.
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      The Hague Conference.
      126 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Formation of a Prize Court. Loudon, 3lst July.—At the Hague Conference Britain and Germany have agreed to compromise with regard to the working of the Prize Court. A permanent Court is to be established having fifteen judges, each great Power ap pointiug one and
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      Korea.
      16 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Seoul Garrisoned by Japanese. London, 31st July.—Japanese troops now fully garrison Seoul.
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      France.
      85 4 (Supplied by lieuter.) The Departmental Elections. London, 31st July —The departmental elections in Franee show considerable reactionary and progressive methods. The Nationalist losses are the Republican gains especially as regards Radicals. The Soci’ alists are almost stationary and the Viticultural Department has been practically boycotted at the elections. Strike
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      The German Airship.
      68 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Manoeuvres over Berlin. Loudon, 30th July.—The German military airship made two tours yesterday. It manoeuvred over Berlin following the course of the streets, and describing a circle, a square, a parallelogram and a triaugle, with ease and precision. Afterwards it returned to Tegel, a
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      The Congo Cruelties.
      129 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Britain Urged to Interfere. Loudon, 30th July.—ln the House of Lords yesterday, Lord Monkswell (Liberal) urged the intervention of Great Britain iu view of the continuance of cruelties in the Congo. Lord Fitzmaurice, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply, admitted the facts, but dwelt
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      The Test Match.
      28 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rain Stops Play. London, 31st July.—ln the Test Match rain precluded play after lunch. Eugland has made 110 runs for four wickets.
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      The Monsoon.
      38 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Unprecedented Rainfall at Bombay. London, 30th July.—The rainfall at Bombay is almost unprecedented. Since the beginning of June eighty inches of rain have already fallen, and the rain prospects up-country are very favourable.
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      The Grant to Lord Cromer.
      81 4 (Supplied by Renter.) Dissent in the Commons. Loudon, 31st July.—The House of Commons have voted a grant of ,£50,00) to Lord Cromer by *254 to 107 votes. There was a very heated debate, the Nationalists and Labourites attacking Lord Cromer especially in connection with the
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      American Exclusion.
      326 4 (Supplied by Reuter Japanese Coolies Not Wanted. London, 31st July.—The Washington State Department has opened negociations with Mexico with a view to stopping the influx of Japanese coolies to the United States across the border. Owing to pressure on our space we are holding over several interesting items
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      686 4 TO LET. Bungalow, “mount edgcumbe,” PENANG HILLS, fully furnished. By the mouth or for such period as may be arranged. For further particulars apply to HOGAN MOTION. 4 7-07 474 uc BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. S.S. “KISTNA.” the convenience of passengers atteud- ing the races the departure of
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      323 4 THE SIMPLEST COMPETITION IN EXISTENCE. Open Only to Registered Subscribers. A PRlZforsso.oo will be awtrded to the competitor who obtains the highest total of marksin this competition. Where will the following words be found in this issue of the Straits Echo” 12th and Last List. Pack Coi. In what connection.
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    3999 5 Autumn Meeting. First Day’s Racing. It is proverbial that it rains in the Straits Settlements whenever there is a Race Meeting on and the Penang Autumn Meeting on its opeuing day proved no exception to the rule. The closing days of last week I augured a wet
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    FIXTURES.
    29 5 To-day. 22nd Day of 6th Moon. Town Baud, Esplanade, 6to 7 pm. To-morrow. 23rd Day of 6th Moon. P. mug Races, Second Day. E O. Hotel Race Dinner.
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    MAILS DUE.
    18 5 English Marmora ...3lstJuly. China De’ta) ...3rd Aug. China Prim Ludwig) ...6t,h German Prim E. Friedrich)...7 ih
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    20 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Set vice. Outwards. llomrwvrw. Marmora 31 July. I De'ta 3 Avg. Malta Jo Aug. Delhi 17
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      169 5 1 1 I I 1 l I l t THE ANGLO-CEINESE STORE, 5, CHINA STREET. JUST ARRIVED FOR THE RACES. Ladies’ Hand Combination Bags, Purses Wallets. Over one hundred different kinds varieties to select from, all of best Leather and the latest pattern. also A Large A ssortmc/it of Ladies’
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
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      30 5 WEATHER, Tub following report is kindly supplied by the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis The ra nfall denng the 21 hours ended at, 9 a. m. to-day was 0.32 inch.
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    Ex-Princess.
    2164 6 Extracts from Her Diary. SoilK INTERESTING KEVKLAT.'ONS. Tint story of the ex Crown Princess of Sixony’s life in exile is growing iu inierest. This unfortunate lady, some years age, caused a great sensation iu all ihe Royal Cuutlsof Europe, and especially among lur oWn subjects, by suddenly leaving the
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 6 Penang, 31st Jury (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4,^ 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4§ S Credit 3 Documentary ...2/4!*« Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174 3 days’ sight Private 175$ BomOav. Demand Bank 173| Moulmein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 175 J Madras, Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    170 6 Gold leaf $61.85 B.Pepper( W.Coast 31b*.0z.) I6f .—no stock White Pepper 2]%.- gales Trang Pepper 17f. —sales Cloves (picked) 51 .—no seller* Mace 81.50 sales Mace Pickings 09. —sales Nutmegs 110 s 24.— sales C No. 1 5.25 sales 3ugar 1 2 no stock Basket 3 05 sales Tapioca
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    MARKET PRICES.
    179 6 Penano, 31bt July, 1907. Beek— rtf. Soup per eatt} 14 Roast -4 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each.. 25 Tongue 5‘) Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— Pork per catty 34 Pig’s Head 24 Feet 26 Tongue 34 Mutton per
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    SHARES.
    667 6 eS O 3 <y 10 10 10 10 l i l 10 10 1 1 10 1 1 5s 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 100 5 10 T 1 1 1 1 1 10 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 50 50 10 1 1
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      46 6 Colic and Diarrhoea. Paius in 1 lie stomach, colic and diarrhoea y n) ,e ve 1 hy l ,e e of ChamberWliJt e V r' rU Diarrhoea Remedy. trnr^ s ?r’ I f H lcl a me(l *cine, give it a EEtfS? I>re 0v "b 0.,.
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      16 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG <* F. M. .5
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      114 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Geislers’ Champagne, THE CELEBRATED “S. B. IN RED CASES, Ssndi/ands, Buttery <£• Co. '«1 iM *sAnu M4fit >- S Ri co v. Ji m I 5 o -J I UJ h •*8 \>y < c° ?,o* IRO« c m O i t ns m BORDEN'S
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      767 7 THE LONDON DIRECTORY, (Publishkd Annually.) ENABLES enterprising traders throughout tho Empire to keep in close touch with the trade of the Motherland. Besides beings complete commercial guide to London and it* Suburbs, the Directoiy contains lists of EXPORT MERCHANTS with the Goods they ship, aud the Colonial and Foreign markets
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      52 7 Relieve Your Mind. It is always a relief to be prepared for an emergency. Colic, diarrhoea and dysentery are usually prevalent at this season and a bottle of Chamberlaiu’s Colic, Gholera and Diarrhoea Remedy iu your home may save j much suffering if not a life. The George 'l'owu Dispensary,
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      1065 8 NOTICE. YIEWS of Penang, Singapore, PoraV. Selangor, anil Sumatra. Photos onlargod, various nizos up fo 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONES, King Street, Penang. Photographer. 10c UPTON'S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, TEN ANO Paterson, Simons Co. 42c Kim Keug Leong Co., 127,
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