Straits Echo, 19 November 1908

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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. 0. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, THURSDAY, loth NOVEMBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 267.
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      955 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. TiANG LEE Co. w Cr/ o TI Y J. <\- t* 7 <2 Sc <2 A til SO' ft AO ENTS. BASS'S ALE. T li E EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. banks Chartered Bank of India, Hongkong Shanghai Australia and China. Banking
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      23 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. NOddlN/ty^ $2 7 cs ~rj > rr> ft <5 [OK TO TIANQ LEE Jk Co., Sale Ageata*
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    About the “Times.”
    1145 2 Its Future. "A. B. B." writes iu the World ldling the other day in a country-house library I came across an almost complete set of The World from the days of dear Edmund to the present year. One has forgotten that The World was, comparatively speaking, a
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      37 2 lfr. Fried laender testifies that. Gonosau «xertH a favorable influence in removing complications and liaetiioVrhage; also more rtpi l and satisfactory results are obtained 'T it i ban by auv other preparation of baudalw xk! oil etc.
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      502 2 Something for the Children. The purity of Cbamberlaiu’s Cough Remedy has long bseu an established fact. Give it to the little ones. It contaius no opium or other harmful ding and will cure their coughs, colds and croup The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy.
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      1953 2 PRITCHARD CO. HAVE NftW ON SHOW A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF XMAS AND NEW YEAR’S CARDS, Which should be posted for Europe etc., on 27th November We have in London a Matured Stock OF PERU de 1’ ORIENTE CIGARS; Which can be delivered duty free in the United Kingdom and postage
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    35 3 Vet*el* From Atjentn Dus Delhi Kleist liiilow Oceana DeifUingor Somali Singapore Singapore "olombo Singapore Colombo Singapore A. B. B M ,&Co. A.G.&OoB M &Co. A.G.ACo. 21st Nov. 24th 26th 5th Dec. 10th Hth
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    SAILINGS.
    26 3 Vetaeli For Agents Leave* Delhi Colombo A.G.ACo. Nov. Kleist Colombo B.M ACo. Bulow Singapore B.M.ACo. Oceana Colombo A.G.&Co. Dec. Deiftimger Singapore B.M.ACo. Somali Colombo A.G.&Co.
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      ARRIVALS.
      69 3 Devanha, Br. s.s., 4,785, Hayward, 19th Nov., Bombay, 11th Nov., Gen. A. G. Co. Malaya, Ger. s.s., 348, Leowe, 19th Nov., Deli, 18th Nov., Gen. —B. M. Co. Perak, Br. s.s., 519, Quinne, 19th Nov., Singapore, 17th Nov., Gen.—A. G. Co. Rotorua, Br. s.s., 556, Gleoday, 19th Nov., S-ngapore,
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      DEPARTURES.
      30 3 19th November. Leong Ho, for Trang. Cornelia, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Perak, for Deli. Canton, for Dindings and Teluk Anson. Thonqwa, for Port Swettenham and Singapore.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      191 3 Foa Pangkalan Brandan—Per Vidor, tomorrow. 1 p.m. Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy—Per Omapere, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Trang andJPang Nga—Per Tong Chay Vn, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Rotorua, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Perak, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Carlyle, to-morrow,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    431 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Nile, due at Penang on 24th Nov. To Penang (from London, Oct. 24) Mr. C. H. Davis, Mrs. M. Wright and children, Miss G. R. Reeve, Mr. W. Rankin. To Singapore (from London) Mrs. J. Badeley and children, bieut. Col. and
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      457 3 PlP,Steam navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Nov. is) Devanha connecting with Mongolia J)er. 3 Delta do India M 17 Ausaye do Victoria Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. H.s. Macedonia March 26. HAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. Ut Olsm Sod OlaM To liondou by Sem £66 £44 To
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      235 3 (SL HIPPIN G.) INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam .Navigation Co., JLtd. For freight, passage or particulars apply to HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penang:, Telephoni No. 521. Telegrams Huttlieb." Agents INTENDED SAILINGS. Kon. Paketvaart Maatschappij, (ROYAL PACKET COMPANY). Fo* Intent >pn to Sail. Stum». Deli and Langta. Deli A Paneh. T.uDgsa, Telok
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      455 3 HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. s s. I stria b.s. Sambia, Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. 24th November 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. for Havre, Dunkirk and Hamburg -Ist November, 1908. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, Londou, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste,
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    The Straits Echo.
    93 4 jnutlce satisfies everybody and Justice alene— Published daily (rgoept Sunday*.) AT TH« CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOOA1 0"r annum OUT8TATION8 Postage Kitra MAIL IDtTION (Poet Free) »18 OAHLK ADDRKS3 Echo—-Penang.” Telephone No. 343 U.B.— All business cotnmmiicattons shonld be addiessed to
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    A CONFESSION OF WEAKNESS.
    566 4 Colonel Seely’s speech at the New i Reform Club on the policy of the TrdiisvaTl with regard to Asiatic exclu- < sion is a confession of weakness. If the statement, as wired to us by Reuter, has the support of the Cabinet then it is abundantly
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    Chinese Public Mourning in Penang.
    273 4 In respouse to an express iu Chinese, issued by the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce, all the Chinese shops in Penang are closed to-day out of respect for the memory of the late Emperor and Empress Dowager of China. No pigs were killed at tl\e
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    Homeward German Mail.
    40 4 The homeward-bound German Mail steamer Rleitt is expected to leave Singapore on Monday next and is expected to arrive here on the following day at 3p m She will leave at 7 p.m on the same day.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    406 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Singapore Straits Trading C**., $69 37 1 buyers, no selle s Pouang Eastern Smelting C<> 69 37 1 buyers, no sellers Straits Trading Co., 100 tons at 69 37-1 Tin is quoted ia London to-day a
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    SUPREME COURT.
    921 4 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (j Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Koona Yanjoor Tamby vs. Tana Mahomed Nuther Rowther. Yesterday afternoon the hearing of the above action was commenced. The plaintiff sued for the recovery of 8555, alleged to have been incurr- d by the defendant as follows 8 cts.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Singapore.
      57 4 (Echo Special.) All Chinese Houses Closed. i Singapore, 19th November.—All the Chinese houses are closed for mourning. Only a few rikishas are about and the town has a deserted appearance. Gangs paiade the city and attack non-closers. Several arrests were made and a European constable was injured with a
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      Asiatic Exclusiom.
      66 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cel. Seely on the Transvaal’s Policy. Loudon, 18th November.—Col. Seely, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, speaking at the New Reform Club on the Transvaal’s policy, said that the exclusion of the Asiatic was right, as the two races will not mix. Difficulties would
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      China.
      45 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Denial of Japanese Intention to Land Troops. Loudon, 19th November.—Reuter’s correspondent at, Tokio states that Baron Hayashi declares that Japa t never had the slightest iuteutiou to laud a sinide soldier in China without the consent and mandate of the Powers.
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      India in Parliament.
      102 4 (Su}i]>lied by Reuter.) A Question as to Reinforcements. London. 19rh November. —Capt. Walter V. Faber, Conse vative mom her for the Andover division of Hants, asked Mr. Haldane, the Secietary for War, in the Houseof Commons yesterday, whether in view of the state of affairs in India,
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      Memorial Hall at Eton.
      56 4 (Supplied by Reuter Opening by the King, Loudon, 19th November —The King has opened the Memorial Hall erected by the Old Etonians to the memory of their schoolfellows who died in the South African War. The memorial consists of a hall and library opposite the Upper
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      Japan.
      64 4 (Supplied by Reuter A New Loan. London, 19th November. —Negociations are progressing in London and Paris for the issue of a 5 per cent, loan of AJ2.000.000 in the form of debentures of the Industrial Bang of Japan. Half of the loan, the object of which is the development
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      The Kaiser and Buelow.
      53 4 Supplied, by Renter.) German Press Relieved. London. 19th November -The German Press is so relieved at the termination 0 crisis that they generally comment av<> biv on the settlement which has been ar aL They urge the passing of a Ministerial responsibility to pl**'lg'' trol of
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      93 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Austria Increases her London. 18th November.— Au increased her troojs m Herzegovina by 6,000 men. An Alliance Against Austria 1 London, 18th November.- 1 CoD and Montenegrin envoys stantmople, having failed alliance against Austria. Servia and Austria. rJ London, 19th November.-!*' have renewed their
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      Persia.
      26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cossacks Join Revolutionaries. Loudon, 18th November. A telegram from St. Petersburg states that General Liakhoff's Cossacks have joined the revolutionaries at Tabriz.
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      629 4 THE ABSOLUTE SUCCESS of tue palmer tyre has a Solid Reason. It is uot that it has been particularly advertised nor' has it. anything to do with the price. The explanation is, that on account of the perfected method of manufacture, and the liner materials used, the PALMER TYRE, for
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    Taiping Notes.
    153 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 18th Nov Official Movements and Changes. The Resident-General arrived on Sunday evening and went up to the Cottage the next innruing. There is a rumour current that Mr. Hrocktnan has been appointed British Resident of Pahang. Mr. Keilich, Taxidermist of the Museum, has
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    Malayan Companies.
    619 5 The following items are taken from the London and China Express of the 30th ult.:— Kinta Tin Mines. Dividend 6J. per share, tiee of incometax. payable on Oct. 31. Pataling Rubber. Interim dividend of 2s. Gd per share for the past half-year. Selangor Rubber. Interim dividend for six
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    The Police Courts.
    2044 5 (Before Mr. Brown.) Refusing to Assist Public Servant in the Execution of His Duties. Yesterday afternoon two Policemen, Quek Ah Tu, D P. O. No. 170, aDd Mat Jasim, P. C No. 660, were tried on the charge of refining to as*i,t a public servant, to wit,
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    INDIAN IMMIGRATION.
    2042 5 MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Immigration Committee was held at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday last. Present. The Superintendent of Immigrants (Chairman). C. E. Spooner, Esq. Hon. J. Turner. F. Pears, Esq. J. de P. Power, Esq. E. B. Skinner, Esq. The State Surgeon of Perak.
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      THE VAGARIES OF THE F.M.S.R. CLOCK.
      460 5 To thb Editor op thr Straits EcHa Sir, With regard to Tempus Fugit’s letter in your last night’s issue I should be obliged if you will kindly allow me space to inform those interested that the Clock in question is not under my control.
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    Passengers.
    94 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Malaya, 19th Nov., from Deli: Mr. and Mrs. Bilbrougb, Mr. and Mrs. Langbehn and 2 children, Mr. Siegmund, Mr. Jacobson, Miss Kiinz, Mr. Westenberg, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Horace B. Joseph. Per ss. Perak, 19th Nov., from Singapore Mr. Sunner. Mr. P. Derries. From Port Swetteoham Mr.
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    FIXTURES.
    93 5 To-day 26th Day of 10th Moon. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p m. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9-30 p.m. To-morrow. 27th Day of 10th Moon. Sale of all shares, right title and interest of Mr. Lee Boon Hooi
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    European Police Dogs.
    1837 6 Efficient and Incorruptible Thief Takers of Continental Cities. That a policeman on night duty in a great city would be more respected by criminals if accompanied by a powerful and sagacious I dog >* reasonable 8upp5sition, yet it remained for little Belgium to carryout this innovation —in
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    Rubber Share Market.
    448 6 Messrs, J, Russell Grant and Co. s Report. London, October 29. The Rubber Share Market during the past week has, as lar as prices are concerned, been distinctly fir mer, tbe business tiansacted has not been in pioportion to tbe enquiries. There is a good all round
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    EXCHANGE.
    123 6 I’snano, 19th November (By cmrleiy of th* Charter /<«**•.» London Demand Sam --^/^4 1 monr.is’ sight Ban- ..2/4 7 g 3 Credit 2/4,3, 3 Documentor. ...2/4$ aicui.u, jsUMiiti Bank Us I<4s i lay.-" sigh* pr*va... l<6 Bomiui, D»m;»li Bank 174§ Mouiniein, Demand Bant- 173$ i da r -d sight
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    PRODUCE.
    188 6 tool -**«s 20 t». f'.r.pel, VY .11 «>. v fly stock White Pepper $15.50 buyers I’rang Pepper 10 95 sales Oioves (proven* out of season Mace 71. —sales Mace Pickiugs 61. —sales Vut.m*vs till* 18 —sales .Ho i 6.65 sales '•igi* i no stock Ha* to* 3.65 sellers I
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    SHARES.
    659 6 3 ’S 2 n *5 n •fl S Capital. Number of Shares issued 1903 1907 1901 1907 19u3 1901 1907 1901 i 899 1906 1907 1905 1906 1904 1906 1907 1907 1904 1907 1905 1905 1892 1907 1907 1906 1907 1907 1906 1902 1905 1904 1905 1903 1906 1901
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      93 6 An Inquiry Answered. A gentlemau at Beinbesi, Rhodesia, writes to itqune where Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can be procuted. He says he has burned of the good effects resulting from its use, and as children in that locality are often subject to coughs, te desired to give it a trial. This
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      130 6 A Good Household Liniment. When a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is kept in the house, the pains of burns and scalds may be promptly relieved, cuts and bruises quickly healed, swellings proinp»lv reduced aod rheumatism and neuralgia robbed of their terrors. In fact, for the household ills, it is
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      29 6 The curative action of Gonosan is attributed to its being antiseptic and anaesthetic, Manufactured by J. E>. Kiedal Ltd., Berliuand sold in form of capsules. 4** in a bottle.
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      121 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Acme of Quality. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SAND1LANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PEN A NO <f F. M. S. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Stock Always on. Hand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK THE best beer, order ASN# “ASAHI,” BEl?
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    The Philippine Carnival.
    711 7 PLANS FOR NEXT FEBRUARY’S CELEBRATION. A Far Eastern Olympic (lathering. Mr. Albert F. Ferguson, representing the Philippines Carnival Association, arrived in Hongkong this morning, says the China Mail of the 6th inst., on the s. s. Taming, > for the purpose of meeting residents of the >
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    “Hard Labour" a Sham.
    182 7 Earth is Gently Tickled. Some remarkable observations are made bj Mr. Preston Thomas, lute Local Government Board inspector, with regard to the work done by Princetown (Dartmoor) convicts. Mr. Thomas lias stated at Launceston that he saw about 200 convicts, supposed to be doing hard labour,
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      160 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDIUNDS, BUTTERV Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No- 0. SANIIIbANDS. BUTTERV Co. John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery <& Co,, AGENTS. PENANG F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS ft TURPENTINE 70 MAD RETAIL FROM
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      746 7 INSURANCES. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE C°' L TD. (Registered in Singapore under “The Companies Ordinance, 1889.”) Head Office —Winchester House, Collyer Quay, (Singapore. Chairman. G. A. Derrick, Esq, Ale*srs. Derrick A Co. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Vice Chairman. Ad. Asmus, Esq., Messrs. Bebn. Meyer A Co., Ltd. Chief Medical Officer.
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      137 7 H ffiOCO RATNEH TWELVE-CORNER-BENT STEEL SAFES. Fitted with their Interchangeable KEY LOCK. The Most Important Invention Ever Made in Safe Locks: A specimen of which can he seen at the Agents’ Office, and full particulars of safes and strong rooms obtained. MACBETH BARRETT, A a. Seach Street. s* INSPECTION INVITED.
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      83 7 Children in the Home* Small children are always a source of anxiety to parents. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough attack the little ones and serious illness results almost before they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency and give
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      1062 8 W. MANSON. American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen A Co., Pha US.A. Charges Moderate Ccnsultation Free. KiainiK* at No. 2 La, Penang Road. A lew doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth« Jt V A TEA >0 v TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ud WONG
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