The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 19 May 1905
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Article1418 1905-05-19 419 (Friday, 1.2 th May.) Our correspondent S. The Booking R.C.R.” seems to have gone Difficulty, off »*t a tangent from the real question at issue as regards the booking office for thirdclass passengers at the Penang Railway Pier. As matters now stand the booking office is opened some1,418 words
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Advertisement104 1905-05-19 419 The Straits Echo. ObJI j a9t C e satisfies everybody.ahdjusticcalone.-Einer.soH. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL per annum. OUTSTATION Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) ?15 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 188. NOTICE. During104 words
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1819 1905-05-19 420 First of a Series of Shows: Penang io be Second. Useful Suggestions for Future Shows. The rather belated Report of the General Committee of the Agri-Horticultural Showheld at Kuala Lumpur in August last has just come to hand. The Report draws attention to a1,819 words
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Article1255 1905-05-19 421 lat Scbi t’/ganT/lte Trftde pUblißheS thS ‘Swing demand for India .rubber for 1 niif-icturing in the United States som figures just presented b, heDepartmentof Commerce andLabour Oils Bureau of Stat.sl.es, they show h«Ttl.e value of India rubber imported b United States has grown iroin 10 in 18841,255 words
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Article603 1905-05-19 421 Before Mr. J ustice Leslie Thornton at Singapore on ednesday (lot h) counsel were heard in a case arising out of the administration of the estate of Wee Guan Ho, who died in 1884, says the Straits Times. He left his property to his five sons,603 words
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Article604 1905-05-19 422 Important Speech in the House of Commons. Discusses the Afghan Menace, A Hit at Russia. Question of Strategic Railways. {Supplied by Reuter.') London, 12th May.—On the debate on the Estimates for Imperial Defence in Committee in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister, the Kight Hon. A.{Supplied by Reuter.') - 604 words
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The War.
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Article60 1905-05-19 422 Sighted by the Coromandel.” Camera Fiend at Work. {Echo Special.) Singapore, 11th May.—The P. and 0. liner Coromandel, which has arrived here to-day, reports that she sighted the Baltic fleet at Ban Fong Bay on Monday last, Bth instant. The fourth officer of the Coromandel, Mr. Isgar,60 words
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41 1905-05-19 422 Not Confirmed in Russian Capital. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11th May.—No confirmation has as yet reached the Russian authorities in St. Petersburg of the reported junction of Admiral Niebogatoff’s Third Baltic Squadron with Admiral Rostjestvensky’s fleet.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article61 1905-05-19 422 No More Japanese Steamers Captured. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 12 May.—Reuter’s correspondent at Tok io states that the report has been confirmed that the Russian cruisers Russia and Gromoboi.of the Vladivostok Squadron, appeared off the Japanese town of Aomori (north of Honshiu Island) on Tuesday, 9th61 words
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Article70 1905-05-19 422 Battleship and Gunboat take the Water. Keel of New Gunboat Laid. London, 12 May.—The new Russian battleship Andrei Pervozvannui (16,680 tons displacement), which is fitted with Belleville boilers, was launched yesterday at Galerny Island, St. Petersburg. The gunboat Khivinets (1,316 tons displacement) was also launched at the70 words
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Article87 1905-05-19 422 Opinion of iligiTlfussian Official Change in French Reguh lWss 1 ntrjendly Act London, 11 May.-M. Neratoff a Russian Foreign Office, has had a u -J* view with Reuter’s correspondent at 7 Petersburg, m the course of which he that if any change was made in the F k87 words
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Article72 1905-05-19 422 A Proof of Strict Precautions. {Echo Special.) Berlin, 13th May.—The French Gov. eminent is about to issue a Yellow Book concerning the question of neutrality in French Indo-China, including the instructions which have been sent to the French officials in Indo-China. The publication of72 words
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Article69 1905-05-19 422 A Challenge to the Japanese. Suggested Attack in Indo-China Waters. An Offset to Hospitality to Russians. {Echo Special.) Berlin, 12th May.—The well-known Paris journal, the Matin, challenges the Japanese Squadron to attack the Baltic Fleet in French Indo-China waters so as to set off the advantages which69 words
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Article66 1905-05-19 422 Early Evacuation Expected. Removal of Russian Hospital. {Supplied by Reuter.) London. 11th May.—lt is reported that the Russians are preparing to move the base of the hospital at Harbin to a pw® within the Russian province of ban»Baikal ia. This step is said to have been decided{Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article32 1905-05-19 422 Recall Alleged\ol>e Pending. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 12th May—The recall of General Kuropatkin from Mauch u,ia J said to have been definitely decided upon by the Russian authorities in b Petersburg.32 words
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Article40 1905-05-19 422 Leading French Resident Arrested. Stepson and an Englishman Incriminate (Supplied by Reuter.) I™PP“™ U'J London, 11 May. —A leading resident, M. Bougouin, his stepson, a Englishman who is a strangei. w arrested in Tokio aud charg espionage.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article55 1905-05-19 423 Sequel of Bondouin Affair. Japanese Arrested. (Supplied by lleuter.) j 19th Mav.—Lieutenant Iwasaki, from the Japanese Navy ho beeu arrested m connection dU f es P L,na 8 e which has ilh Lf red against M. Bondouin, a X P Frencb resident of I’okio, Ins and an(Supplied by lleuter.) - 55 words
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Article121 1905-05-19 423 Massacre of the Jews. Over a Hundred Casualties. (Supplied by lleuter.) London, 11th May.—Only the most scanty details are obtainable of the recent massacre of the Jews in the anti-Semitic outbreak at Jitomir. A private telegram which has beeu received in St. Petersburg by an indirect route from(Supplied by lleuter.) - 121 words
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Article48 1905-05-19 423 Emissary from the Tsar. Takes Presents to Dalai Lama. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 11th May.—Captain Koslovr, an officer of the Russian Army, lias left Russia on a visit to the Dalai Lama for whom he has been entrusted with a number of presents front the Tsar.48 words
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Article120 1905-05-19 423 Italy not to Occupy Tripoli. Will Counteract Turkish Distrust. (Supplied by lleuter.) Vin°7 0n U l Ma V -—Signor T. Tittoni, of Forei gn Affairs for Italy, has B t° the Italian Senate that a Navy 8 0 e submitted to Parliament Italian ,aS ltS u^'ject the(Supplied by lleuter.) - 120 words
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Article43 1905-05-19 423 doubled Within F °ur Years. Introduced in arliament. M »X ied h y "Won 19m J j haginf r a^ Italian Minister f? dU( ;t d a Bill Parliathe d °ubling of the i b y the years 1907 and 1900.M »Xied hy - 43 words
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Article82 1905-05-19 423 Almost Wrecks a City (Supplied by Heuter.) n-Jhli v“’ I"', 116 tornado has partially wrecked the city of Snvder, near truthrie, m the State of Oklahoma. Five huudied persons have been killed or injured. Reduced Casualty List. London 13th May .-The latest report legaidmg the tornado which partially(Supplied by Heuter.) - 82 words
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Article155 1905-05-19 423 Express Coliides with Dynamite Train. Frightful Explosions. APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE. Harrisburg City Shaken. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 12th May.—A frightful railway disaster has occurred near the city of Harrisburg, in Pennsylvania, United States of North America. The express train from Chicago collided with a freight train, which(Supplied by Reuter.) - 155 words
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Article94 1905-05-19 423 What Russian Changes Mean. No Pro-Japanese Ambassador in Washington. Safeguarding the Bear’s Interests. (Supplied by lleuter.) London, 11th May.—The correspondent of the Morning Post at Washington states that the transfer of M. Cassini as Russian Ambassador from Washington to Madrid, together with the appointment as his successor of(Supplied by lleuter.) - 94 words
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39 1905-05-19 423 Hangs Himself in London. London, 12th May.—Mr. Yi Han Lung, the Korean Charge d’Affaires in London, has committed suicide by hanging himself at the Korean Legation at 4 Treboir Load, Earl’tj Court.39 words
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Article182 1905-05-19 423 Result of Chester Cup. Won by I mark Mark Time and Throwaway Repeat Last Year’s Performance The Chester Cup (handicap) of 2550 sovs (a cup value 50 sovs aud the remainder in specie), by subscription of 25 sovs each. 15 sovs ft or 5 sovs only if182 words
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Article35 1905-05-19 423 Powers Anxious for Financial Reform. Note Sent to the Porte. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 11th May.—A collective Note from the Powers has been handed to the Porte in regard to the finances of Macedonia.35 words
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Article38 1905-05-19 423 German Commercial Mission. To Examine Commercial Possibilities. (Supplied by lleuter.) London, 12th May.—Reuter’s correspondent at Tangier states that, the German Commercial Mission proceeds to Fez to-day to examine the commercial possibilities of the situation in Morocco.(Supplied by lleuter.) - 38 words
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Article77 1905-05-19 423 A Quartette of Matches. Sussex not Successful. Notts Draw with Australians. Narrow Win for Surrey. (Supplied by lleuter.) London, 11th May.—Marylebone Cricket Club ami Ground have defeated Sussex by seven wickets in the match which was begun at Lords on Monday (Bth inst.). The matches Warwick versus Somerset at(Supplied by lleuter.) - 77 words
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Article20 1905-05-19 423 Conflict Continuing. (Echo Special,) Berlin, 11th May.—The conflict between the Insurgents in Crete and the Powers a UA20 words
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Article1079 1905-05-19 424 {Saturday, 13th May.) Yesterday, in writing Obstruction, on the question of street obstruction, we referred to the case in which a Chinaman named Li Chu was fined 1 wo hundred dollars and costs, on the information of Inspector Swenney. We now find that there have been still further1,079 words
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618 1905-05-19 424 New Borneo Rubber &T ob acco Companies. The prospectuses of three Borneo 1 ing companies in a week constitute a record, savs the L.and C Exnrp Ka i™ 08 by the mail. Only a week or so British Borneo Bara Rubber CompJ issued m Glasgow, audit is officially nouuced that618 words
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Article1277 1905-05-19 425 q vk Singapore Contingent. f i lP interval, training operations t proceeding very satisfactorily, bl e X capita I'Vorkbas been put in by ‘“JrfouF Singapore candidates. I see ina f Ins now ousted W ingaroon as for the Singapore Derby, but the to four against.” P rK |,l*oniv1,277 words
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Article655 1905-05-19 425 Tennis. r I he Golf Club tennis tournament, which is lapidly nearing to a close, has lieen a gieat success, ami a few details may lie interesting to your numerous readers. Ladies always come first, so here goes for their division. In the Championship and Single Handicap, for655 words
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Article1270 1905-05-19 426 Sighted by the P. 0. Coromandel. The P. and 0. Coromandel, which arrived last night from Singapore, sighted the Russian warships in Van Fong Bay. One of the officers of the Coromandel made a sketch of the Baltic Fleet. His description of what he saw is thus1,270 words
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Article526 1905-05-19 426 Captain’s XI vs. Vicr-Captain’b Xi A scratch game of cricket was nh between the above teams on thp F„i on Saturday afternoon last, and want of time ended in a draw rj, again came to the fore with a well nS 69, and Graham’s 38 for Bradbery’s sidew next526 words
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Article1349 1905-05-19 427 (Monday, 15th May.) Those *!><> haVe eell in Ell 1i1,,,1 t or 1H v i|l doubtless remember the caused by the cry of I' ire,” quick clearing of the streets ami mad dash of the fare engmes as they ted idongtbe streets, drawn by nmgm£t horses and1,349 words
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Article442 1905-05-19 427 Popularising the Pastime. Nearly a score of enthusiasts foregathered at a rendezvous in the vicinity of the Residency at an early hour yesterday morning and carried out a pre-arranged programme which was characterised by much vim. After crossing the new bridge behind the Residency, the run was442 words
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Article1128 1905-05-19 428 Merchants vs. The Rest. Merchants. Colours White. Goal. Joy n son. Left Wing Back. Hight Wing Back. E. Nirrnheim V. Gibbons Half Back. D. Fyfe (Capt.) Lt. Wing orward. lit. Wing Forward. R. H. Gibson 11. Cooke Centre Forward. J. Erskine. Umpire and Referee. A. J. MacDonald. The1,128 words
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Article687 1905-05-19 428 Geologist’s Report. Tile report of Mr. J. B. Scriveuor (K i F. M S. on a d.sooverv of lemtorv, Perak. iL tin |iue Jeddaii, by Mr. J). O. p a .q ar Mer pul>l ls le .L It is a yiyes no nope ot coal ht to687 words
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Article111 1905-05-19 429 TflE first Supplemental Budget for the T tvear framed by the President of CUrr Vi‘nicipal Commissioners of George totals for the following items. and Destruction of Doga 8820 Sia ltk Officers Department. Transport Allowances 240 fire Brigade. firemen and Officers 1. Io Roads, Streets, Bridges and Canals. Metal111 words
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Article406 1905-05-19 429 A Russian doctor who arrived at Singapore by the P. O. mail Coromandel on Thursday morning has informed Al. Roudanovsky, the Russian Consul, and Air. Stcherbatchoff, of the Russian Volunteer Fleet Agency, that after leaving Hongkong afleet of warships, including an unusual proportion of torpedo craft, was406 words
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Article, Illustration567 1905-05-19 429 Scnobl iuvalry in Penang. The Association football match which was played on the Esplanade pitchon Monday evening between teams* representing lenang Free School ami St. Xavier’s Instil tu. ion was responsible for a splendid tussle ami much enthusiasm, each side having their hundreds of supporters round the ropes cneering567 words
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Article563 1905-05-19 429 A’* kiting to the Straits Times, Messrs. Sisson and Delay say We have been requested by our clients, the Malacca Gutta and I'apioca Co., Limited, to draw your attention to certain inaccuracies appealing in your issue of the Bth instant under the heading Gigantic Rubber Deal.563 words
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Article40 1905-05-19 430 The Tsar’s Armada Anchored at Yulin Bay. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th May.—A steamer which has arrived at Saigon reports having passed the Russian Baltic fleet, which was anchored at Yulin Bay, Hainan, on Friday last, 12th nstant.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article45 1905-05-19 430 (Echo Special.) Hongkong, 15th May. Ihe North German Lloyd steamer Pitsanuloke, which has arrived here from Bangkok, reports having sighted fourteen vessels belonging to the Baltic fleet lying stationary about twenty-four miles north of Camranh Bay on Thursday last, 11th instant.45 words
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46 1905-05-19 430 London, 16th May.—Reuter’s correspondent at Tokio states that, it has been positively affirmed that the Baltic fleet left the Bay of Hon Kobe temporarily under pressure from the French Indo-China authorities, but have since returned and now remain there.46 words
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Article48 1905-05-19 430 Two Armoured Cruisers Building. Tribute to Admiral Makharoff’s Memory. A SECOND PALLADA. London, 15th May.—The New Admiralty Docks at St. Petersburg are beginning the construction of two armoured cruisers of the Bayan type, which are to be named the Admiral Makharoff and Pallada respectively.48 words
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Article78 1905-05-19 430 Disaster to Japanese Transport. Believed to have Sunk. London, 15th May. —The Sheyutsu Maru, a Japanese transport, struck a mine near the Miao-tao Islands (entrance of Gulf of Pechili) on the 4th instant, and is believed to have sunk. Another Japanese Transport Sunk. London, 16th May.—A steamer78 words
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Article41 1905-05-19 430 Number of Crew and Passengers Drowned. London, 15th May.—The British steamer Sobralense has struck a mine at Port Arthur and has sunk. Several of the crew and a number of coloured passengers are believed to have been drowned.41 words
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Article37 1905-05-19 430 Shipped from Hamburg. But Stopped at San Francisco. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th May.—The Customs officials at San Francisco have stopped the transit of 2,500 cases from Hamburg for Japan, cojjtuining cases of shells(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article172 1905-05-19 430 Belcasse and Japanese Minister. AN INTERVIEW IN PARIS. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th Mav.—M. Delcasse, French Minister of Foreign Affairs, received, Mr. Montono, the Japanese Minister in Paris, yesterday, when an interview in regaid to the question of French neutrality in IndoChina waters lasted for half-an-bour. No Fresh(Supplied by Reuter.) - 172 words
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Article77 1905-05-19 430 Strong Presumptive Evidence to be Supplied. Otherwise France will Protest. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th May. —It has been stated that France has telegraphed to the French Minister at Tokio for full information as to the arrest of M. Bougouin, the French citizen, on a charge of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article48 1905-05-19 430 Attack on Russian Right. A Reported Repulse. London, 13th May.—An official despatch received at St. Petersburg from General Linievitch, dated Thursday, 11th instant, states —The enemy resumed the offensive in a decisive manner against our right Hank on the 7th instant, but have been repulsed.48 words
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Article32 1905-05-19 430 Japanese Export Stopped. London, 16th May.—The Japanese authorities in Tokio have prohibited the export of coal to Saigon so long as the Russian fleet remains in Indo-Chinese waters.32 words
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Article54 1905-05-19 430 Japan’s Squadron in Dutch Indies. Alleged to be Provisioning. A Protest from Amsterdam. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 15th May.—The commercial community of Amsterdam his made a protest against an insinuation contained in an article in the Paris Temps that the Japanese squadron is getting a supply of provisions54 words
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Article36 1905-05-19 430 Contraband Colli e r. British Steamer Co n fi state I London, 16th Muy.-Tk» I Court at Sasebo has decided to I the British steamer Stlviana seized m February whilst Vladivostal ladeu with coal. e I36 words
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Article104 1905-05-19 430 Where Kuropatkin Erred. I Should have Directed Operation I from Rear. (Echo Specials) Berlin, 15th May.—ln the course of a I speech to the officers of the garrison at Strasburg, the Kaiser, in pointing out the ability of the Japanese, said that the Russians were brave but104 words
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Article56 1905-05-19 430 Partly Invention and Paetly Exaggeration. Berlin, 16 May. —The Reichsanzeiger, a German journal, in referring to the exaggerated reports of the Kaiser’s speech to the officers of the garrison at Strasburg, in reference to the conduct of the battle of Mukden, states that the misrepresentations arose partly from56 words
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Article60 1905-05-19 430 Attempt to Allay Agitation. Another Reform Scheme Prepared. Leases of Grown Lands for Peasants. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th May.—For the purposeof allaying the agitation among the peasants it is reported that the Russian Govermnen has prepared a scheme to enable the peasan to acquire leases of Crown(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article36 1905-05-19 430 Admiral Nazmion die Victim Killed by a Dismissed Orderly. London, 14th May.—An annv orderly, »b» hid been previously dismissed, ki e miral Nazimoff in St. Petersburg es e by shooting him with a revolver.36 words
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Article60 1905-05-19 430 Play Havoc on Provincial Estates. London, 14th May.—The pe asa nts r Sergach district, south-west of 1Z IUI< i gorod, have risen in insurrection a® set fire to several estates belonging to» landed proprietor. A Quiet May-Day» London, 15th May.—^ ccor d’ n \J 0 i® fr< in60 words
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Article42 1905-05-19 431 Chinas Adhesion Wanted. Negotiations still in Progress. (Supplied by Reuter.) t ion 16th May.—Negotiations for of China to the Tibet Con. “lion are still p,oe<«l, ug and are being comJucteil by the Indian Govermnen. on behalf of the Imperial authorities.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article31 1905-05-19 431 Arrival of Cofferdam. (Echo Special). Hongkong, 15th May.—The cofferdam which was recently launched here is reported to have arrived at the spot where the French cruiser Sully was stranded.31 words
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Article81 1905-05-19 431 Sultan of Brunei Obstinate. Refuses to Receive Rajah of Sarawak. Rejects Invitation to Conference. (Echo Special.) Labuin, lath May.—lt is reported that there is an impasse at Brunei regarding the occupation of Lawns. The Sultan of Brunei lias refused to receive the Rajah of Sarawak (Sir Charles81 words
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Article55 1905-05-19 431 Agreement Between Austria and Italy. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 15th May.—According to a telegram from Italy, Signor T. Tittoni, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has made a speech couched in most peaceful terms, stating that a most complete agreement has been made between Italy and Austria regarding the55 words
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Article40 1905-05-19 431 Count Tatters bach at Fez. Splendid Recep.ion from the Sultan. (Echo Special.) Berlin, l(j May.—Count Tattenbach, no accompanied the German commerrat U11 1 S 10 to Fez was splendidly Ib y the Sultan of Morocco on llth instant.40 words
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Article71 1905-05-19 431 a s l, c s Decision Postponed. Application by Germany. (Supplied by Reuter.) t a- neuter.) Trih? decision by the and c' appeal reat Germany against the t X I’ 1 1 WaS pHCted t 0 64 tUl afortn?t?? 1 ditV Wlil not be deliverfM for th?(Supplied by Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article28 1905-05-19 431 Met by Count von Buelow at Metz. (Echo Special.) Berlin 16 May.— Count von Buelow, C lancellor of the Empire, has visited the Kaiser at Metz.28 words
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Article34 1905-05-19 431 Special Mission for the Crown Prince’s Wedding. (Echo Special) Berlin, 16 May.—France has deci led to senci a special mission to attend the wedding of the German Crown Prince next month.34 words
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Article27 1905-05-19 431 Arrival in Paris. (Supplied by Heater.) London, 15th May.—ll. 1. H. Admiral Arisugawa and Princess Arisugawa of Japan have arrived in Paris enroute to Germany.(Supplied by Heater.) - 27 words
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Article81 1905-05-19 431 From Algiers to Toulon. Severe Storm Causes Fiasco. Competing Boats Abandoned. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th May.—The motor-boats which entered to contest the race from Algiers to Toulon left Port Mahon in a rough sea, escorted by cruisers and torpedodestroyers. The weather quickly became worse and developed into(Supplied by Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article31 1905-05-19 431 All the Crews Saved London, 16th May.—Out of seven motorboats which entered for the race from Algiers to Toulon six were lost. All the crews were fortunately saved.31 words
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Article102 1905-05-19 431 Balfour’s Great Speech An Epoch-Making Declaration. Invasion of Great Britain Impracticable. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th May.—The daily newspapers regard Mr. Balfour’s declaration in his important speech in the House of Commons (a resume of which was published in the Echo on Saturday last) to be epochmaking as(Supplied by Reuter.) - 102 words
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Article70 1905-05-19 431 Inspected by king Edward A Distinguished Party Present. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th May.—His Majesty King Edward inspected on Saturday tlie two first complete batteries of new guns at Buckingham Palace, prior to their despatch for India. H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, H. R. H.70 words
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Article35 1905-05-19 431 Date of Visit to Portsmouth. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th May.—lt has been arranged that the visit of the French fleet to Portsmouth will take place from the 7th to the 13th August.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article115 1905-05-19 431 County C hampionship. Quartette of Matches Decided. A Win for Gloucestershire. (Supplied by Reuter). London, 13th May.—'The match between Gloucestershire and Middlesex, which was begun at Lord’s on Thursday last, 11th instant, has ended in a victory for Gloucestershire by nine wickets. Lancashire Defeats Warwickshire. London, 13th May.—ln the• (Supplied by Reuter). - 115 words
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Article28 1905-05-19 431 Draw with Surrey. London, loth May.—The match lietweeu the Australians ami Surrey, which was commenced on Thursday at the Oval, has ended in a draw.28 words
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Article114 1905-05-19 431 Result of Great Jubilee Handicap. Won by Ambition. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th May.—The race for the Great, Jubilee Handicap (1| miles) at Kempton Park on Saturday witnessed fourteen starters, the result being as follows: Ambition... 1 Fermoyle... 2 Union Jack 3 Betting. The betting in London(Supplied by Reuter.) - 114 words
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Article1532 1905-05-19 432 We learn that it is A New Light contemplated to shortly in the erect a new light in Malacca Straits, the Malacca Straits. The site is to be on the Kuala Selangor Hill, and the range of the new light will be about twenty miles or thereabouts. The1,532 words
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Article1227 1905-05-19 433 (frforetheHoii. A. F G. Law, Lui ue Judge, and a Jury.) Robbery and Causing Hurt. T H e third Assizes of the year opened in the Supreme Court on luesdiy moiniug, jfr. Justice Law presiding, The first case called was that against three Chinese who were charged with1,227 words
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Article604 1905-05-19 433 (Iram Our Own Correspondent.) A False Declaration. Lutterworth, 16th May.—Before a Bench Court, consisting of Messrs. Wolferstan -»u^Steinmetz, yesterday, P. C. 18 Karim Chand was charged with making a false Declaration. I rom the evidence it appeared that the accused was formerly employed under the Kedah Government and604 words
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Article521 1905-05-19 434 (From Out Own Corretpondeut».) SELANGOR. Kuala Lumpur, 13tii May.—Mr. Dobree Butler, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Negri Sembilan, who was laid up recently and whose eondiiion gave cause for some anxietv to his friends, is well now. I hear he will soon be going home on leave to recruit521 words
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Article562 1905-05-19 434 Taiping, 13th May.—Mr. Williams, who recently resigned his appointment as Superintendent, Government Printing Office, Singapore, and is shortly proceeding to England on a pension earned from this Government, is now on a visit to Taiping, where he is under medical treatment for the present. He has already booked his562 words
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Article293 1905-05-19 434 Murder in Kuantan. Our Pahang correspondent semis us the following particulars of a murder committed at Blat in Pahang. It appears a man named Chin Chong was missing for some days and a woman afterwards saw a heavy looking sack from which a, red coloured queue was stickingout and293 words
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Article499 1905-05-19 434 11. E. the Governor returned from bis trip to Pe umg ami Hongkong on 17thult looking a greal deal belter for his journey.' Rumour has it that Mr. Liin Paik Kew formerly Sandakan Manager of the Opium Farm, is about to return to Borneo. The marriage of499 words
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Article123 1905-05-19 435 The Rain Makers. niis of the wet weather which always follow the Circus in Penang, a S’wag sends us the following When the sky grows dark and murky. And the Heavens appear to frown, Savs the sparrow, sly and perky. “The Circus has come to town. When123 words
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Article1113 1905-05-19 435 Jumping Competition. A good audience and the jumping competition made the Circus performances go with a fine swing on Thursday night. The turns were bright and eminently mirth-provoking and, above all, the weather kept fine, which means everything. The jumping was excellent and -resulted in a win for1,113 words
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242 1905-05-19 435 Amongst other improvements effected in Penang, a correspondent of the L. A C. Express thinks it is a pity that the Government attention has not been turned to facilitating transit between Penang and 1 io\ince Wellesley. A slight tendency has been shown amongst Europeans242 words
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401 1905-05-19 435 A correspondent of the L. and C. Express writing on the “Progress of the Straits Settlements” remarks :—The increasing prosperity of the Straits is due more, perhaps, to the Chinese than to any other cause. In mining, in the opium and spirit401 words
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Article1185 1905-05-19 436 (Thurday, IStit, May.) The questions The Russian Fleet in that have arisen Camranh Bay. out of the stay of the Russian fleet in Camranh Bay are many ami varied from the points of view of international Law, and of the duties of neutrals» The question of coaling is1,185 words
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Article39 1905-05-19 436 Admission of an Advocate and Solicitor. Before Air. Justice Law on Mondav the motion of the Solicitor-General Afu JI. Hudson, Mr. George 'feeling, b.a.Vcl Barrister-at-Law, of theKiug’s Inns n.,5" was admitted a member of the Straits IL39 words
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Article195 1905-05-19 436 A sad accident occurred ou gundai evening at Tanjong Pagar about half w five o clock, says the Free Press. A Caw Brown, staying at the Baldwin Hotel, to some means fell into the old dock at Tan' jong Pagar. Chief Warder Harper, wU happened to be at195 words
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Obituary345 1905-05-19 436 OBITUARY. Sir Hugh Low. Sir Hugh Low, g.cm.g., late Resident of Perak, died on 18th April, at Alassio,after a few hours’ illness, in the 81st year of his age. Son of Mr. Hugh Low, be was born on May 10, 1824, and at the age of 19 visited Borneo, where345 words
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Article932 1905-05-19 437 g o w TO Profitably Catch-Crop RUBBER. 10B ff wait f ,ive t 0 SeVeU Vea,S .-/return call be obtained from ‘trees is considered very generally il backto the planting of this splemJ idly 'itable product. Planters wul be nnerP t 1 to hear of the hue results932 words
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Article263 1905-05-19 437 Penang with its gaiety and sunshine entices the votaries of fashion to robe themselves in the exquisite garments that are provided with such iavishness for clothing llm feminine form divine. Fabrics are varied and beautiful, especially silks which are very popular for afternoon gowns. Taffeta is mib'h263 words
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718 1905-05-19 437 First Annual Meeting. 1 he first annual meeting of the shareholders of the Serembau Estate Rubber Co., Limited, was held at Colombo on 6th iust. '1 he Ifon. Air. AV. H. Figg presided. The Chairman said that, as that was their first general meeting, there718 words
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Article225 1905-05-19 438 Was it a Tiger Grave doubts exist as to whether there were visions about last niuht, or whether it is a fact that a liger, or a ghost, or a big dog was seen by the guardian mortal who was watching over the destinies of Mount Echo, says the Straits225 words
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Article339 1905-05-19 438 THE BOOKING DIFFICULTY. To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —Your editorial comments are not sometimes without their amusing side. In your issue of the 2nd instant you make up a strong case —at least to your thinking—against the booking office at the Penang railway terminus.339 words
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Article60 1905-05-19 438 The Tsar’s Armada. Left Hon Kohe Bay Again. Sailed Northwards on Monday. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16 th May.—A telegram which has been received from Saigon states that the Russian Baltic fleet again left the Bay of Hon Kobe yesterday morning and sailed in a northerly direction. None{Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article60 1905-05-19 438 {Echo Specials.) Hongkong, 18th May.—The North German Lloyd steamer Wongkoi, which has arrived here from Bangkok, reports having sighted 52 vessels of the Baltic fleet leaving the Bay of Hon Kobe on Monday last, the 15th instant. Ten colliers were in the centre of the fleet,60 words
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44 1905-05-19 438 Easy French Regulations. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th May.—lt is claimed in St. Petersburg that the Baltic fleet had a perfect right to re-visit the Bay of Hon Kohe under the French regulations in respect of neutrality.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article59 1905-05-19 438 Unmitigated Contempt tor International Crisis. Won’t be Domineered. London, 18th May.—According to information which has been received at Saigon, Admiral Rostjestvensky is alleged to display unmitigated contempt for the International crisis in connection with the question of neutrality in Indo-Chma waters and has declared that he will act59 words
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Article28 1905-05-19 438 Jonquieres Returns to Saigon. London, 18th May.—Rear-Admiral de Jonquieres, second-in-command of the French China fleet, has returned to Saigon on board the French cruiser Guichen.28 words
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Article47 1905-05-19 438 l ate of the Sobralense. {Echo Special.) Hongkong, 16th May.—The news is confirmed here that the British steamer Sobralense, which had been chartered by the Japanese Government, was sunk after striking a floating mine in Port Arthur. All the Europeans on board were saved.47 words
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68 1905-05-19 438 Crew Saved. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th May.—The name of the second Japanese transport which has been sunk after striking a floating mine in the Gulf of Pechili is, it has t ranspired, the Kiko-iuaru. All ihe crew were saved. Japanese Transport BeacH 8 London,{Supplied by Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article112 1905-05-19 438 Debate in the Chamber Government's Orders Unheeded Loudon, 16th May.-Several immeiL Hous have been made m the French CL her relative to the question of neutralit,*: I m Chinese waters. JI. Ib.uvi,,, 1 of the Council, repeated that he had ord J the French officials in the Far112 words
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Article36 1905-05-19 438 {Echo Special.) Hongkong, 18th May.—lt is reported here i hat Japan has formally lodged a third protest to France in regard to the prolonged stay of the Baltic fleet in Indo-China waters.36 words
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57 1905-05-19 438 Sighted on Sunday Last. {Echo Special.) Singapore, 16th May.—The steamer Daghestan, which has arrived herefrom New York, reports that she sighted a large Russian steamer near Varela Island, south-west of Penang (and east of Medan) on Sunday morning last. The name of rhe vessel was57 words
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Article31 1905-05-19 438 Ready to Start. Berlin, 17th May. —The fourth Baltic Squadron, which is at 1 leva!, is reported to be now ready to start for the Far East.31 words
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37 1905-05-19 438 {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th May.—lt is reported that the Fourth Baltic Squadron has been or e ed to be in readiness to sail for e East on 14th June.37 words
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Article64 1905-05-19 438 Demonstration in CapitalWorkmen Parading the Streets. Dispersed with Whips»- {S applied by Reidei.) London. 16th May.-The demons was renewed in St. Petersbuig J s 'h several t housand workmen niaic nng the streets, uttering seditious. desdetachments of Cossacks ultnwtely persed them with whips. Quelling May-Day msturbaoc* May-Day disturbances{Sapplied by Reidei.) - 64 words
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Article165 1905-05-19 439 Officers Hustled into a Lake. 15H' May.-Some .slight disi re are reported to have taken place at, visiljostrofi and Schlusselburg military rt/rs iu the afternoon and evening of g !31 an Ma.V-W A the lat t er P e tl,e Military officers, m ordering the holiday, takers to165 words
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Article53 1905-05-19 439 0 Two Policemen Killed. London, 17th May.—A bomb, which was thrown by some revolutionaries at Riga,, severely wounded a police inspector and killed a policeman. A second policeman who was with the inspector and policeman was shot dead. Bomb Factory Discovered. A regular bomb factory has been53 words
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Article36 1905-05-19 439 4 Firing Volleys at Socialist Demonstrators. London, 1/tli April. —On the police failing to disperse a Socialist demonstration at Warsaw, a patrol of infantry fired several volleys at the crowd, wounding a number.36 words
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Article54 1905-05-19 439 Governor of Ufa Shot. <—_ escape of Assailants. 0 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th May.—M. Sckolovsky, the ’overnor of Ufa (South-East Russia) has been shot in tho public garden at Ufa, and life is despaired of. His assailantshave succeeded in effecting their escape. previons Governov of Ufa, M.54 words
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Article72 1905-05-19 439 Property Restrictions Removed. Polish Language in Schools. which h oll ’l t!l ay Jm P ei ia d edict, removes P ubl ished 111 St. Petersburg, Lithuania t ie restnctl °ns on Poles and propertv nS COI ICeiU n <be aC( l i nsition of inceTjf p72 words
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Article54 1905-05-19 439 UdoTiVv Rcs ide An ywhcre. y A message °f Miniey hIJIIl t 5 states that the Commit"kwish artb decided permit al) aUyWhere le V AA idcr Questions Deferred, as?w| C °ri deril i ti,>U f the Jewish ‘lotion asa whole has, however, been deferred till the convocation54 words
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Article45 1905-05-19 439 Purchase of Peak Railway. New Company’s Undertaking. Concession for a New Line. (Echo Special.) Hongkong, 16th May.—A new company is reported to have purchased the leak Railway for 8200 per share, anil is also acquiring the concession for a new line up the Peak.45 words
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Article82 1905-05-19 439 0 Maps Out His Course. Follow Example of Predecessors. > (.Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th May.—The Earl of Selborne, t he new High Commissioner of the Transvaal Colony, has arrived at Capetown by the Union Castle liner VValiner Castle. In the couise oi a speech at a(.Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article109 1905-05-19 439 County Championship. > Lancashire Triumphant. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 17th May.—Lancashire has defeated Essex at Manchester by six wickets in the match which was begun ou Monday last. Yorkshire on Top Again. Yorkshire has beaten Derbyshire by an innings and bl runs in the match which was commenced at(Supplied by Reuter.) - 109 words
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Article31 1905-05-19 439 .—< Beat Oxford University The match between the Australians ami Oxford University, which commenced on Monday at Oxford, has resulted in a win for the Australians by 200 runs.31 words
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Article67 1905-05-19 439 Object of Special Mission. Endeavouring to Allay Irritation. 0 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th May.- The decision which has been come to by France to send a special mission to Germany to attend the wedding of the Crown I rmce is exciting comment and is being taken(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article105 1905-05-19 439 Kaiser Eulogizes the Pope. Work of German Benedictine Monks in the Holy Land. (Supplied by Reuter London, 17th May.—On the occasion of (he consecration of a Roman Catholic Cathedral at Metz, at which there was present a great gathering of Catholic dignity lies, including Cardinal Kopp, who(Supplied by Reuter ) - 105 words
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Article57 1905-05-19 439 Will Germany Replace France Ihe speech of the Kaiser is noteworthy as it follows an article in the Kolnische Volkszeit ung, a German Clerical organ, suggesting that the Vatican should make approaches to Germany with a view to her assuming the place of France as protector of57 words
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Article39 1905-05-19 439 Aggression Denied Characterised as Inventions. 0 Echo Spec iah.) Berlin, 18 May.—The semi-official Cologne Gazette repudiates as inventions all the reports and predictions regarding German military movements on the coasts and in the interior of China.39 words
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Article52 1905-05-19 439 4 Sequel of Trouble with Germany. Shanghai, 18 May.—The Island of Tientao, near Haichou, Kiangsu Province, is reported to have been seized by the Germans owing to the trouble which has arisen therefrom, and a British) cruiser has left bore for the purpose of investigating the52 words
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Article82 1905-05-19 439 Sultan Unusually Alert. Heart set on Strengthening German Friendship. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th May.— It is reported that, the Sultan of Morocco received Count Tattenbach on the second dav after the latter’s arrival at Fez—an expeditiousuess unusual for Morocco’s ruler. Count Tattenbach declared that he had been(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article72 1905-05-19 440 Army Policy not being 1 Thwarted But Imperial Government is Considering Management. (Echo Special) Simla, 17th May. —It has been officially announced that the statements being circulated to the effect that Lord Kitchener’s policy and reforms, as Connnander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, are being thwarted by the72 words
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Article, Illustration43 1905-05-19 440 Resttit of SMewmarket Stakes. 4 Won by Cicero. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th May.— Following is the result of the race for the Newmarket Stakes yesterday afternoon Lord Rosebery’s Cicero 1 Mr. L. Neumann's Liangibby 2 Chevalier Ginnistrelli’s Signorino... 3(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article82 1905-05-19 440 Sandy Hook to the Lizard Contest for Kaiser’s Cup. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18 May.—The ocean sailing yacht race from Sandy Hook to the Lizard for a cup presented by the Kaiser began at noon yesterday, the start having previously been postponed owing to the log. The Entrants.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article140 1905-05-19 440 INWARD. Per Zieten, from Genoa Mr. G. C. Weidt, Mr. and Mrs. Schubert Messrs. Johann Poll.F. vander Weide, Jaezer, ami Weibeukeisserot. From Antwerp Mr. Theud Hessing. From Colombo Mr. Sarvanametto. Per Preussen, from llongk mg Mr. Lim Ong Lye and Mr. Miles. From Singapore Mr. Cha Rang, Phya Rajrongrang,140 words
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Article123 1905-05-19 440 Golf Club s Tournament. Following is the fourth and conclmlm w<* k’s resu t m t Penang Goif Chios lawn tennis tourname t: Profession Pairs. A. S. Anthony A A. F. G. Anderson—Brokers beat C. Bradbery M. 11. Graham —Merchants 6—2; 6—2. List of Winners. Followin'.' is the123 words
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Article118 1905-05-19 440 Births. On the 14th May, at White House, Singapore, the wife of F. D. Mactaggart, of a son. At Bangkok, on 6th May. the wife of Dr.C. Beyer, of a daughter. On 27th April, at Shinomiya, Kobe, the wife of S. E. Giles, of a son. On 15th118 words
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Article117 1905-05-19 440 Penang, 19th May. I By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...1/11 4 months’sight Bank ...I'll’ s 3 Credit ...2 0£ •> 3 j, Documentary ...2 oy, Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 148*’ 3 days sight Private 150{ Bombay, Demand Bank 148 1 3 days’ sight Private 1504117 words
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Article180 1905-05-19 440 Bersawab Gold Mine Co., Ld. 13 Raub Australian Gold Min‘“K Co W efe Redjang Lebong Gold MinrKI Kadana Gohl MiningCo„Ltd. (fully paid) s 10.-no )(i Bruseh 'Tin Mining Co., Ld. 4, Karaugau Tin Mining Co. 7.— s e er> Kinta’Tin Mines Ltd 9,50 Nev, Gopeng Mining Co., Ld. 14.180 words
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Article145 1905-05-19 440 Gold leaf 8 76| B. Pepper (W. Coast 3lbs. >oz.) out oj stock White Pepper 8 36| sellers Trang Pepper buyers Cloves (picked) out of season yj ace 75. sellers Mace Pickings tti.-buyers Nutmegs 110 s sa^ ei No. 1 6 10 wow Sugar 2 uostock. Basket 5.b0 sellers145 words