The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 17 March 1905
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Article853 1905-03-17 203 (Friday, 10th March.) After a considerable The Baltic period of silence Reuter Fleet. once more presents us with a modicum of news anent the Tsar’s Armada by telling us that the entire Russian fleet has sailed from Madagascar for Jibutil. If this news is correct it seems to853 words
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Article243 1905-03-17 203 Cornish Post. London, 14 Feb.—The market has been firm throughout with but little business passing. Tin for prompt delivery has been scarce, and a premium of 20s. to 355. per ton has been paid for borrowing for three months, closing at <£l32 for cash, £l3l ss. tor middle ofCornish Post. - 243 words
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Article234 1905-03-17 203 Messrs Lewis and Peat’s report, dated London 17th February, received by last Thursday’s mail, contains the following particulars of rubber sales:— Straits. 7 cases fine biscuits, mixed colours, weakish, marked Bukit Rajah, bought in. 1 case very fine thin sheets, marked 6s-3|d. 1 case little inferior, marked ditto, Gs-3|d.234 words
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Article618 1905-03-17 204 In Aid of the Funds of the Penang Band. To put it briefly, nothing was left unturned lust, Thursdave vpning to make this ph i lanthropic effoi big siu-coss, and in every sense of the word i‘ v..i- Tidce's were wanted everywhere and i»y i vory bony,618 words
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1356 1905-03-17 204 The Judgment. (From a Correspondent.) In the action brought in the Senior Magistrate’s Court, Kuala Lumpur, by Alt. D. AIcL. Donald against Alessrs Chow Kit and Co.—bv whom be was employed as a tailot s cut ter on a three year-' agreement —claiming $5,0001,356 words
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Article583 1905-03-17 205 CoNFE ssionJ)F_Ckimtnals. the 22ii(l ulto., the Chefoo IBIK j eat n f tlie shan llai Mercur savs t a «nsnected of the murder of IteCb 'Sun"nl- von Gilgenhennb G Tpvonde Cuvervilie have at last conand i The circumstances accompanying fc ssedl X according to the confesthe T583 words
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Article629 1905-03-17 205 The Singapore Club Boys.” The case in which the Malay boys at the Singapore Club summoned Mr. E. (J. Elhs as Chairman of Committee of the Club for wrongful termination of contract and let using to pay wages to them, came up on remand on Thursday last at. the SingaPolice629 words
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Article45 1905-03-17 205 Manehunhan Pass Captured. Pursuing the Russians. {Echo Special.') iokio, 8 March—An official Japanese despatch states that Manchunhan Pass, commanding the head of the valley leading to Fusan, has been captured by the Japanese, who are now pursuing the Russians in a northerly direction.45 words
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Article38 1905-03-17 205 Beaten in Every Direction. {Echo Special.) lokio, 9 March.—General Oyaina reports The enemy have been beaten in every direction and commenced to retreat in the early morning of yesterday (Wednesday). Oar army is vigorously pursuing them.”38 words
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Article226 1905-03-17 205 4 Japanese Official Despatch. {Echo Special.) Tokio, 9 Mar.—An official despatch received here says that Field-Marshal Oyaina has forbidden the Japanese troops to take up their quarters within the sacred precincts of Mukden in the direction of Hingking, but a detachment, having dislodged the Russians in the226 words
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Article599 1905-03-17 205 (Supplied lnj lleuter.) London, 9 March. —An official despatch by General Kuropatkin, dated 6th inst. (Monday), states: —“Our troops to the west of Mukden continue to be on the offensive, and repulsed ton attacks by the Japanese yesterday. The Japanese assaults on our centre and extreme left(Supplied lnj lleuter.) - 599 words
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Article22 1905-03-17 206 Leaves Madagascar. The Paris Temps’ correspondent at Antananarivo reports that, the entire Russian fleet lias left Aladagascar foi Jibutil.22 words
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29 1905-03-17 206 (Echo Special.) Berlin, 10 March.—The report published by the Paris Temps as to the entire Baltic Fleet having left Madagascar for Jibutil is unconfirmed in Berlin.29 words
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Article65 1905-03-17 206 French Restrictions. (Supplied by Reuter.) The Times’ correspondent states that French financiers have intimated to Russia that the new loan required for the purposes of the war must not exceed twenty millions sterling instead of thirty-two millions as proposed in lhe Imperial ukase; and, further, that this(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article82 1905-03-17 206 Armed Peasants Damage Property. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10 March. —The revolt movement in the country districts throughout Russia is gradually gaining strength, and bands of armed peasants are employed in marching through the various villages and damaging property wherever they go. Dock Men on Strike. The men(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article26 1905-03-17 206 Parisian Press Protest. (Echo Special.) Berlin. 9 March.—The Paris Figaro, in a leading article, inveighs strongly against the renewal of the AngloJapanese Alliance.26 words
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Article41 1905-03-17 206 Foreign Minister Resigns. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 10 March.—Dr. R. Melvil, Baron van Lijnden, who has been Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Netherlands since 31st July, 19<>1, has resigned, lie is succeeded temporarily by Mr.A. G. Ellis, Minister of Marine.41 words
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Article42 1905-03-17 206 I ree Hand Demanded for Great Britain. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 9 March—The Paris Figaro pubii.ms a f rom g- r Liberal Al. P. for Forest of Dean Di\i>ion ot Gloucestershire, demandim** a free hand for Great Britain in foreign politics.42 words
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Article49 1905-03-17 206 Courteous Reception in Great Britain. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 9 March.—lL R. H. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria had a most courteous reception on his arrival in Great Britain. To Visit Rome. It is announced that Prince Ferdinand will be accorded a reception at a later date in Koine.49 words
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Article41 1905-03-17 206 Extension of Alliance Disapproved. (Echo Special). Berlin, 10 March. —A London despatch to the Novoe Vremya, the wellknown St. Petersburg organ, states that British statesmen disapprove of the a«2it at ion favouring an extension of the Anglo-Japanese federation.41 words
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Article69 1905-03-17 206 Wrongful Dismissal Case. Verdict for Plaintiff. (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 8 March.—ln the action brought in the Senior Magistrate’s Court by Mr. D. McL. Donald against Messrs Chow Kit Co. —by whom he was employed as a tailor’s cutter on a three years’ agreementclaiming $5,000 for wrongful dismissal69 words
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Article138 1905-03-17 206 The Shooting Fatality. Hunt and Joaquim Discharged. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 10 Mar. —Messrs. Hunt and Joachim were arraigned this morning before the Magistrate in connection with the shouting of Mr. Hunt’s “boy. The Crown Prosecutor said that he had no evidence to produce and the prisoners were discharged. Mr.138 words
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Article634 1905-03-17 207 (Saturday, It th March.) Tur ever victorious army of Field T I'Orillia has, as our London corJlarsta K.I at 2.2syesterday after--o"'rained yet another great victory Xti" of General Kuropatkin basoccupiedMnkden, wlierethe RusLn, were in tremendous torce. It is a erv laconic despatch that announces tins Leat634 words
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Article61 1905-03-17 207 List of Subscribers. The lion. Treasurer begs to acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions:— Boustead and Co $lOO. Paterson Simons and Co. sloo. Sand Hands Buttery and Co. sloo. Huttenbach Bros, and Co. sloo. Penang Sugar Estates Co., Ltd. sloo, Pritchard and Co. 75. McAlister and Co.61 words
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61 1905-03-17 207 Perak Subscriptions. Following is a statement of the above account Total amount of Subscriptions received up to 6th March, 1905 $1,611.00 By Printing 6 Receipt Books $8.25 4 Subscription 800k5... $12.50 520.75 Balance remitted to the Japanese Consul-General, Singapore, on 10th March, 1905 $1.590.2561 words
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Article209 1905-03-17 207 Half-Yearly Accounts. At the half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., to be held in the Singapore Exchange on to-morrow, (18th inst.) at noon, the following report of the Directors for the halfvear ended 31st Dec. last will be submitted Your Directors209 words
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Article144 1905-03-17 207 The Sumatra Post has just bad an interview with an experienced business man who had returned from Sabang. He was quite disappointed with that port and had no great hopes of its future. In his opinion there is no chance of the Acheen pepper trade centring there—an expected144 words
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Article193 1905-03-17 207 The Singapore Bill Sykes after a long rest has again turned his attention to Tanglin and several small burglaries have been reported, according to the Free Press. On Tuesday night the servants’ quarters of a house in River Valley-rd. were entered and a quantity of clothing with193 words
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Article270 1905-03-17 207 Ten Constables Refuse Duty. On Saturday 4th inst., the man who cooks for the European Police force at Police Bahru was dismissed, and it is said that a section consisting of three constables refused duty because they had had no food, says the Straits Times. Another section of270 words
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Article1833 1905-03-17 208 Ordinary Meeting. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commission of George Town was held in the Municipal Chambers last, h rid ay afternoon. Mr. J. W. Ha 11 if ax, (I rcsx ent) presided and there wen* also present r Dr. Locke, Messrs L. H. Clayton Lun1,833 words
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Article1120 1905-03-17 209 An Interesting Journey in Malaya. An interesting little expedition, of which no doubt an official report will some day be forthcoming, was recently undertaken under the auspices of the Forest Department, with a view to obtaining particulars regarding that stretch of land between Kajang and Kuala Langat which1,120 words
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Obituary806 1905-03-17 209 OBITUARY. Rev. Mother St. Anselme. feelings of the very deepest I’*’Vwe’tO record the death of fegrettba e &di|| Anse ln(lj Lady the Penang Convent, which took KdWanUy morning at eight S at the advanced age of 8b vears. Tbe deceaeed hdy. as was we -known, Jten adiag for about five806 words
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633 1905-03-17 210 According to the Bangkok Times of the 3rd inst., the Chinese British subjects of that city have presenbed Mr. W. R. D. Beckett, British Consul, with an address, an ornamental Chinese silk banner, four rolls of Shanghai silk, and a couple of Shanghai vases, on633 words
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Article84 1905-03-17 210 Mukden Occupied! (Echo Specials.) London, 10 March (2.25 p.)—A Tokio message received here renorts that Mukden was occupied 5V the Japanese at ten o'clock this norning (Friday.) Enveloping Movements Successful. Later. London, 10 March (9.15 p).—The nveloping movements of the Japncse have been entirely successful, and for some84 words
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Article144 1905-03-17 210 (Echo Specials.) Tokio. 10 March. —It is officially announced that the Japanese occupied Mukden at 10 o’clock on the morning of the 9th instant. The Enveloping Movements. The Japanese enveloping movements have for some days been of the most successful description. Bloody Battles. Battles of the very144 words
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Article200 1905-03-17 210 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11 March—Telegrams received from both General Oyaina and. General Kuropatkin indicate that fierce fighting is proceeding to the north-west of Mukden. Repulsed with Heavy Loss. Reuter’s correspondent at Tokio wires that several counter-attacks made bv the Russians against the Japanese at Yeushihtun(Supplied by Reuter.) - 200 words
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Article64 1905-03-17 210 Russia Pays Indemnity. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11 March —His Excellency Count Benckendorff, the Russian Ambassador at London, has handed to Lord Lansdowne, the British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, the sum of .1265,000, being payment in full of the indemnity demanded by Great Britain on(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article57 1905-03-17 210 Peasants Looting Estates. Strong Forces to Quell Them. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11 March. —Strong forces have been sent to deal with the risings of the peasants in the provinces of Orel and Tellernigoff. In these places numerous bands of peasants, some thousands strong, are busily engaged in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article36 1905-03-17 210 Crown Prince's Marriage. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 10 Mar. —The marriage of the German Crown Prince to the Duchess Cecile of Mecklenburg-Schwerin has been fixed for the 6th June instead of 24th May as previously announced.36 words
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Article222 1905-03-17 210 Declaration by Rosebery. Liberals Would Renew Alliance. 4 (Supplied by Renter.) London, 11 March. Lord Rosebery, speaking at a Liberal banquet held in the city last night, intimated that the Liberal party, if ieturned to power at the forthcoming General Election, are certainly prepared to renew the(Supplied by Renter.) - 222 words
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Article1113 1905-03-17 211 The Late Mother St. Anselme. (Monday, 13th March.) Pnoßißir the most largely attended 1 i +W Penan" has ever seen was IrflX he late Lady Superior of the Jenang Convent, which took place yesterday afternoon at the New Cemetery lhe funeral service was held in the Church1,113 words
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Article136 1905-03-17 211 On Sunday there was a pork famine in Penang, no pork being obtainable on the market. From what we can gather Mr. Hah i fax had promised that the old hours of slaughtering should be reverted to from Saturday evening, that is to say, slaughtering was to136 words
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Article122 1905-03-17 211 A Proposed Gymkhana. The cycle gymkhana held by the Penang Cricket Club will be still fresh in the memory of our readers, and they will be pleased to hear that it is proposed to hold another gymkhana on the 29th proximo, the suggested programme for which is122 words
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Article280 1905-03-17 211 Annual Meeting. The annual general meeting of this Club was held in the Club House on Saturday afternoon, when over twenty members were present, under the chairmanship of Mr. Geo. Macbain. After the official minutes of the last general meeting had been read by the Honorary Secretary280 words
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Article1575 1905-03-17 212 Presentation and Tiffin at Town Hail. On Sunday afternoon a very pleasing function took place at tin; lown Hall, when Mr. \V. fl irgreaves, ma, late Headmaster of the Penang Free School, was presented with souvenirs by his late pupil.-, and admirers and entertained at tiffin. I1,575 words
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Article294 1905-03-17 212 The following are the returns from the Kinta Tin Alines, Ltd., for the month of February:— Output 244 piculs. Approximate value $ll.OOO. Water rent ...$4 800. Working Expenses $4,300. Profit $511,500. New Gopeng Limited. Output 234 piculs. Approximate value- $10.560. Working costs $3.100. Profit $7,460. Mr. Goh Boon294 words
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Article132 1905-03-17 213 Gains of Battle. Porty.thousand Russians Captured, Enormous Booty. (Echo Special.) Tnkio 13 March—An official Japanese despatch states that there are over 40 000 Russian prisoners, including one Xal. There are 26,500 of the Russian corps left dead on the <l, while other Russian casualties number at least 90,000.132 words
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Article52 1905-03-17 213 (Echo Special.) Tokio, 13 March—Official Japanese reports to hand from the front show that the Japanese are still scattering and capturing the Russians, whose dead abound everywhere. Japanese Casualties. The total Japanese casualties from the 26th ultimo to yesterday morning (Sunday)—a period of fourteen days are estimated52 words
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Article25 1905-03-17 213 (Echo Special.) Berlin, 12 Mar.—General Meckel states that, in his opinion, the great Japanese victory at Mukden virtually decides the war.25 words
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Article336 1905-03-17 213 Am Surrounded.” (Supplied by Ileuter.) London, 12 March.—The Times’ correspondent at St. Petersburg reports that a telegram, which General Kuropatkin is loved to have despatched early yesterday Korning (Saturday) by a messenger to neling, has reached the Tsar at Tsarskoye «•a a i states laconically “Am Surrounded. Despatch336 words
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Article222 1905-03-17 213 Reported Russian Readiness. London, 12 March. —The London Daily Graphic, which has more than once obtained important information from diplomatic sources, is informed that Russia has intimated to France her readiness to entertain negotiations for peace provided that a reasonable basis for discussion can be arranged. Communications on222 words
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Article38 1905-03-17 213 4 (Echo Special.) Berlin, 12 March—At St. Petersburg it is being stated that peace is impossible and that a new army is being raised in view of the continuance of the war. 438 words
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Article39 1905-03-17 213 Rostjestveusky not Retreating. -4 (Supplied by Ileuter.) London, 12 March.—lt is explained at St. Petersburg that, in leaving Madagascar for Jibutil, Admiral Rostjestyensky and his Baltic Squadron are only going to meet the Third Baltic Squadron,(Supplied by Ileuter.) - 39 words
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Article62 1905-03-17 213 Bomb Disaster. Englishman Blown to Pieces. (Supplied by Ileuter.) London, 13 March. —A man, whose passport shows that he was an Englishman named MacCullough, has been blown to pieces in an hotel in St. Petersburg. It is supposed that he was handling a bomb when it accidentally exploded.(Supplied by Ileuter.) - 62 words
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Article49 1905-03-17 213 Massacre at Merka. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 13 March. —It is reported that the Somalis have massacred the inhabitants of Merka. [Merka or Marka is a town in Somaliland, East Africa. The population which consisted partly of Arabs and partly of Somalis, was estimated at over 4,000. Ed., S.E.]49 words
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Article52 1905-03-17 213 Salvage Abandoned. (Echo Special.) Hongkong, 13 Mar.—The salvage of the steamer Shrewsbury on the Paracels Islands has been abandoned. The vessel was successfully floated, but the towline parted during a heavy swell at night-time and the current carried the vessel broadside on to a reef, where she is52 words
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Article214 1905-03-17 213 Another Burglary, Police Official’s House Raided. 4— (Echo Special.) Singapore, 13 March.—Still another burglary has to be reported. On Saturday evening the house of Lieut.-Colonel E. G. Pennefather, Inspector-General of Police, was entered by thieves who decamped with aboiP two thousand dollars’ worth of jewellery. The Straits Medical School,214 words
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Article, Illustration397 1905-03-17 214 Ipoh Spring Meeting. Successful Sport. (From our Special Correspondent.) Ipoh, 13 March—The Ipoh GymkhanaClub’sSm ing Meeting on Sal urday afternoon was, forturm t' ly, tavoured with king’s weather, while the nine events on the cards were productive of excellent sport, the whole arrangements for which reflected great397 words
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Article1166 1905-03-17 214 (Tuesday, 14th March.) The news anent the fierce battle which has been raging for several days past around Mukden is of the most fragmentary description. Our Japanese allies apparently like to wait until they have completed a full stage in the game and then give a plain account1,166 words
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Article560 1905-03-17 215 B the Governor, Sir John Anderson, an d all the Official and Unofficial C 'i .'„f the Legislative Council. The jKdmgofthe Bill is expected to be **l*rie» of ’lie clos iuterest tile Poisons Bill now before the Council lias with our business, and that we shall be560 words
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Article184 1905-03-17 215 New Puddlers a Success (From Our Special Correspondent.) Ipob, 13 March.—The recent trials made by aptam Addis of the new high speed puddling machine—the invention of Captain J. Addis and Mr. 11. S. Mai tin have proved them to be a very desirable innovation from main points184 words
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Article944 1905-03-17 215 Ready for Work At Last. The Fusing Lama Tin Mines, Limited, which was floated in London at the beginning of last year with a capital of £120,000 in £1 shares, of which £32,000 have been fully paid-up, commences work in a few days’ time near Ipoh. Nearly944 words
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Article5274 1905-03-17 216 A meeting of the Council was held on Friday last, 10th instant. His Excellency’ the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g., presided, and then; were also present Hons, the Colonial S crctary, th" Attorney-General, the Colonial Engineer, the Amlitor-Geneial, the Colonial Treasurer, and the Hons. W. J. Napier, W.5,274 words
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Article48 1905-03-17 218 The Tsar’s Armada. Won’t Face Togo. Of a Retiring Disposition.’’ (Echo Special.) Berlin, 1 1 March —On account of the arrangements necessary for utilising the Suez Canal, the Egyptian Government has been notified by Russia that the Baltic Squadrons have been ordered to return home forthwith.48 words
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Article27 1905-03-17 218 France Obliges with a Trifle. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 14 March.—Financiers in Paris have negotiated six hundred million francs towards the new Russian war loan.27 words
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Article37 1905-03-17 218 Germany not a Peace-Maker. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 14 March.—Various Russian rumours as to Germany’s efforts towards peace-making, or of Germany’s intentions of interfering between Russia and Japan, have been promptly contradicted here as entirely baseless.37 words
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Article129 1905-03-17 218 Gallant General also of a Retiring Disposition. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 14 March.—According to a telegram received by the Times from its correspondent at St. Petersburg, General Kuropatkin has asked the Tsar’s permission to transfer the command of the Russian army in Manchuria to another General, owing to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 129 words
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Article118 1905-03-17 218 A Record in Warfare. Russian official despatches show that they have sustained a, record loss of nearly 500 guns and over 200,000 men. Russians in Wild Fright. 'The pursuit of t he Russians by the Japanese continued all day on Sunday, the Russians abandoning their guns and118 words
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Article113 1905-03-17 218 Stupendous Significance of Battle. 'The daily newspapers, in commenting on the capture of Mukden by the Japanese, emphasise the stupendous significance of the battle upon the history of the world. German Searchings of Heart. The Standard opines that there must be W marchings of heart on the part113 words
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Article122 1905-03-17 219 Changes at Downing Street (Supplied bi/ Eeiiter.) London, 14 Mar.—The following changes in the personnel of the Cabinet have been announced Kt. Hon. W. IL Long m. p President of the Local Government Board, succeeds the Kt. Hon Wyndham, m. p., as Secretary of State for Ireland lit.(Supplied bi/ Eeiiter.) - 122 words
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Article31 1905-03-17 219 Kaiser’s Trip to Lisbon. (Echo Special). Berlin, 14 March.—lt is announced that the Kaiser will be accorded an official reception at Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, on the 27th instant.31 words
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Article123 1905-03-17 219 Antiquated System in Vogue Still! Is Reform in Prospect (From Our Special Correspondent.) Ipoh, 13 March.—The Perak mails are still being held up hours at laiping ere being re-transmitted to Kinta and other important centres, ast Friday’s Straits Echo, for instance, was only delivered here about noon yesterday123 words
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Article181 1905-03-17 219 A Buildup Boom. ■A* tpoh, 14 March snents at K i b e rea t improvenew road P oin “pA and s hop-hon sp dl I< f x t Hns ive town-lots for been decided lng laid out 11 lias over the K; ons truct a new bridge181 words
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Article373 1905-03-17 219 St {fled by Exhorbitant Railway Charges, > Exporters Seriously Handicapped. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Ipoh, 11 March.—The Railway authorities are stifling the industries of the Federal cd Malay States, as complaints are heard in many quarters respecting the exhorbitant charges imposed on freight by the F. M. S.373 words
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Article1040 1905-03-17 219 IFednesday, JoM. J/hrcA.) Agriculture is Agnculture. its proper value countries of the world, if not in Malaya, and now we read that the King of Italy has proposed to create in Rome a permanent international institute for the protection of agriculture. Ihe project is commended by President Loubet1,040 words
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Article248 1905-03-17 220 That the enterprising burglar is «burgling in the Sister Settlement is shown by the following clipping irom Moi < < Straits Times :—lt is reported that on I day night, or during the early hours of Saturday morning, burglars paid amm > o the residence of Lieut-Colonel248 words
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Article348 1905-03-17 220 We are asked to state that the Sisters of the Convent feel most grateful for all the letters of condolence, wreaths, and other expressions of sympathy received on the occasion of the demise of their beloved and much-regretted Superioress. They desire to thank in a348 words
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Article127 1905-03-17 220 The Busy Ja pa nee. How Ckth the busy Japanee Improve the shining hour He only lives on rice ami tea. Yet makes the Russian cower. Ami. children, you should ne'er forget. When angry passions rise. The Japs have found a way to thrash A foe who127 words
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191 1905-03-17 220 The N.-C. Daily News saysWe translate the following from a private letter written bv a Chinese trader at Hsinmiiitun: On the Ist February a body of over 1,000 mounted Russians coming Irom liehhng, a fortified Russian post forty miles north of Mukden, suddenly entered191 words
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Article273 1905-03-17 220 (From Owr Own Correspondent.) March Bth. —In my last letter I reported the advent of plague at Rangoon. Since then the disease seems to have gained ground, though very slowly, the total number of cases up to date being about 75, of winch the greater number have proved fatal.273 words
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Article1924 1905-03-17 221 Close of the Second Inquest. The following account of the close of the «pcond inquest into the shooting of Mr. Hunt’s “bov” at the Raffles’ Institution, Singapore, in the presence of Messrs Hunt and Joaquim, as given by the Straits Times, will be of interest to our1,924 words
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1232 1905-03-17 222 Mr. Robert Laidlaw. Prospective Liberal Candidate For E A ST REN FRE WSHI RE. In The King of the 18th ultimo appears the following interesting sketch of Air. Robert Laidlaw, of Messrs AVhiteaway, Laidlaw Co. (the well-known general outfitting firm of Penang, Singapore, and1,232 words
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Article814 1905-03-17 222 Revenue. Alii. AV. T. Chapman, the Acting District Officer of Christmas Island, reports that th total revenue collected last year, exclusive f royalty on exports of phosphate, wassl,24o The revenue from royalty on exports of phosphate is not yet known until the amended list of cargoes814 words
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Article263 1905-03-17 223 PERAK. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, 11 March.—'l he following officebearers of the Kinta Chinese Club, Ipoh, have resigned their respective appointments Mr. Foo Choo Choon, President; Mr. C. Cheang Lim, Hon. Auditor Mr. Lim Choo Boon, Hon. Treasurer, and Air Eu Poon Guan, Com. Member. Some more263 words
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Article158 1905-03-17 223 Japanese Squadron. Three Cruisers at Singapore. Echo Special.) Singapore, 15 March.— Three Japanese cruisers and one collier or tender arrived in the harbour this morn in <r at eight o’clock. The Japanese officer landed for the purpose of comparing their chronometers in the Harbourmaster’s office. While here they158 words
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Article231 1905-03-17 223 (Echo Special.) Tokio, 14 March.—An official Japanese despatch states that the pursuit and slaughter of the demoralised Russians to the north of Mukden still continues. Paroled Officer Captured. A Russian officer who was liberated on parole at Port Arthur has been captured at Hsinmuntun. Division Wiped Out. The231 words
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Article367 1905-03-17 223 Kuropatkin Reveals their Positions. (Supplied bi/ Reuter.) London, 15 March— General Kuropatkin, in the course of a despatch dated 11th instant (Saturday) in the evening, states I am accompanying the Second Armv. The enemy to-day only attacked the rearguard of the Third Siberian Corps. Portions of the lust(Supplied bi/ Reuter.) - 367 words
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Article45 1905-03-17 223 Alleged Brutal Slaughter. Nine Landed Proprietors Killed. 1 (Supplied bi/ Reuter.) London, 15 March.—’flu- peasants are alleged to have brutally slaughtered nine landed proprietors in the Province of Kursk. Peasant Revolt Spreading. The revolt movement among the peasants of Russia is rapidly spreading.(Supplied bi/ Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article47 1905-03-17 224 Date of Kaiser’s Tour (Echo Special.) Berlin, 15 ?»Lirch.- —It i- aniioiiDci'd that the Kdser will sail from Cuxhaven on the 23rd instant. His Majesty will call at Lisbon. 1 angle) 1 Gibraltar, ai.d Port Mahon m/. route, arriving at Naples O)i 1 he sth proximo.47 words
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Article37 1905-03-17 224 State Bank Superseded. (Supplied by Reuter-) London, 15 March. King Menelik has gr !iu-<l th»* charter of the Shite Bank of Abis-inia Io the National Bank of Egypt, which is supported by Italian and Frencu financiers.37 words
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Article52 1905-03-17 224 French P.ecautions. < (Supplied by Renter.) London, 15 March,—M. Clementel, tin* new French Minister of the Colonies, has decided to spend the whole month of September next in Indo-China studying thy improvement of its defences, in view of tiie changed situation in the Far East brought about by Japan's52 words
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Article78 1905-03-17 224 Largely Increased Expenditure (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 15 March—The British Armv Estimates for 1905 which have been published show that the expenditure is to be increased by as compared with the Estimates for last year. Strengthening India’s Armament. Of the fore going amount, a. sum of *****,000 is(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article119 1905-03-17 224 Banquet to Chinese Towkays. 4 (A’<7/o Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 15 March —Last evening Towkav Loke (’how Kit and lowkay Loke (’how Ihye were entertained to a banquet on the occasion of the eve of their departure on :t tour round the world. The function took place in the119 words
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Article313 1905-03-17 224 Some Incongruities. (Fiom Our Special Correspondent. Ipoh, 14 March;—Everv cent possible is wrung from local industries of various kinds, while the Railway Department —which is a great sinner in this respect —actually lias not seen its way 1o giant return tickets to toe travelling public. Then, too,313 words
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Article210 1905-03-17 224 Appeal to Sir John Anderson, 4 {Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 15 March.—A public indignation meeting was held at the Wayang Yap Chow Chong Theatre at Kuala Lumpin’ yesterd «y at. 4 p.m., to consider tie* A ami B carriage question. Towkav 1 eii Seow Tengoccupied thecliair If210 words
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Article526 1905-03-17 224 Levying Land Tax on Peasants. 4 From Our Special Correspondent.) Ipoh. 14 Alai ch.—Another instance of Hie unwisdom of the Government is to be found in the district of Krian where the irrigation work’s are approaching c<>i)iph*tion. Ihe object of these works is to ensure a sufficient supply526 words
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Article1025 1905-03-17 225 (Thursday, 16th March.) Writing some three or War Risks, four weeks ago. the London correspondent of the Birmingham Daily Post said in the insurance market lead me to the conclusion that underwriters are not •rreatly perturbed by the continued presence of the Baltic Fleet in the Indian Ocean.1,025 words
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Article1538 1905-03-17 225 W ESTXINSTER GI.EE AND CONCERT PARTY in Penang. Unlike some ports we could mention, Penang is most fortunately favoured in lying on the direct highway ’twixt East ami West, thus affording an inducement to the finest musical and dramatical companies touring round the globe to make a1,538 words
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923 1905-03-17 226 The following letter appeared iti the Western Daily Mercury on the 6th ult., in reply to Sir Roper Lethbridge’s remarks out hese States Sir, We are all interested, and not a little amused, in reading Sir Roper Lethbridge’s remarks on the Federated Malay States.923 words
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Article202 1905-03-17 227 mounted police wanted. To IDE Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir-I terewith send you some about another daring assault, winch took place 0“ the same Wll t ere 1 v 6ly European lady was attacked According t the statements I received from a person Le near the202 words
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Article1053 1905-03-17 227 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —Some days ago ‘Ceylonese,’ in a courteous communication to your journal, took exception to certain statements of M.V.C.” in connection with certain statements of the Federal Inspector of Schoo’s and the undue comments on the same1,053 words
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Article41 1905-03-17 227 The Tsar’s Armada. o Latest Yarn from Paris. (Echo Special.) Berlin. 1G Mar.— A report is published by tiie pro;-s in Paris to the effect that the Baltic Squadrons are to leave Madagascar ft r Tonkin within eight days.41 words
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Article33 1905-03-17 227 4 bears for Vladivostok and Safihalien. 4 (Echo Special.) Berlin, 1G Alar.—ln St. Petersburg fears are expressed that both Vladivostok and Saglialien must also be lost by the Russians. 433 words
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Article335 1905-03-17 227 4 Fresh Legions of the Tsar to be Sent to their Doom. (Supplied by Heater.) London, 16 Mar—lt is stated that the Council of War in St. Petersburg has decided to immediately raise a fresh army to be despatched to Manchuria to fight against the Japanese. This new(Supplied by Heater.) - 335 words
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Article33 1905-03-17 228 Issue Hanging Fire. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 16 Mar. Ihe issue of the new Russian war bain be< u delayed in consequence ol the gruv. ;:ig agitation in favour of peace.33 words
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Article79 1905-03-17 228 t Peasants PH. agingf. Estates of Tsar and other Royalists Menaced. DS’wpp/h'Z /</ Enter.) London, 16 Mar— Large bands of peasants have pillaged the vast estates of the Tsar and other members of t.h<* Iniperml familv, which are situated in toe Provinces of Orel and Clu*rnijoll. To Wash79 words
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Article232 1905-03-17 228 February Tournament. The following a,re the results in the tilth week’s ties in the February lawn tennis tournament under the auspices of the Penang Cricket, Club Double Handicap. V. D. Parsons and 11. A. Neubronner beat E. S. Haslam and G. 11. Cater 6—2 10—8. Messrs. V. I).232 words
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Article262 1905-03-17 228 Bi rths. Ox Wednesday. 14th March, at Singapore, the wife of Alex \V. Westerhout, of a son. At Salisbury House. Poh Yome Road Bangkok, on 4th inst, the wife of F.dward Ambrose, of a son. T > i On Febroary24, at No. Markham Road, Shanghai, the‘wife of T.262 words
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Article122 1905-03-17 228 Penang, 18th March. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...1/11 9 4 months’ sight, Bank 1 H‘? 3 ’’redit .111’5 1 i u tnrv 2 Calcutta, Demand Bank iE 116 3 days’ Jght Private 118 Bombay, Demand Bank 146 3 days’ sight. Private 148 Madras, Demand122 words
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Article186 1905-03-17 228 wah (Jol.l Mine Co., L,l. S Rauh Australian Gohl MinC’o., Ld 3 25 sellers Redjang Lebong Gold Mining Co., Ld 230 nom. IC;u ’u>na< I old Mining Co,, I J,d. (fully paid). 10.—nowi. Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Ld. 2.— sales Karangan Tin M ining Co. Kinta. Tin Mines Ltd186 words
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Article182 1905-03-17 228 Gold leaf 78 B. I’epper (W. Coast, 31 bs.s oz.) 23— buyers White Pepper 37 sellers Trang Pepper, 24.50 sales Cloves (picked) 41.— sales Mace 79.— sales Mace Pickings 69.— sales Nutmegs 110 s 39. sellers (No. 1 6.10 not/i Sugar < 2 no stock. (Basket 6.25 sides Tapioca182 words