The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 29 September 1905
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Article929 1905-09-29 855 Penang, 29th Sei-tP.miier, 1905. Should they be abolished? Public Opinion. (Frid.ui/, 22nd Sept.)* The Perak Pioneer says No more retrograde proposal for stifling the educational progress of the youth of the Straits could have/ been put forward. In all conscience the Straits Government can well afford to spend929 words
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Article970 1905-09-29 855 The finding of diamond, a Great which is officially stated to ‘bind’ be the largest, yet unearthed in Australia, near Oberon, in the mountain district, is causing a good deal of iuleresT in mining circles. Hitherto Australian dia inonds, though of lint l quality in some respects, have970 words
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Advertisement120 1905-09-29 855 The Straits EJclxo. 7'l' N- u f&sl > mm w|||w justice saliKiieseverybody and justicejilone. —Emerson. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily; (exceptjSundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $2-1 •pprlaniniin OUTSTATION" Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 815 CABLE ADDRESS; Echo—Penang.” Telephone120 words
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Article5532 1905-09-29 856 The Gold Mines. I a his annual Report. for last \earlhe Hon bk l the Resident-Genera! of the federated Malay States writes: Gold-mining operations were limited to certain mines in I‘ahang and Negri Sembilan. In Pahang the result' is said to have been very unfavourable. The total5,532 words
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Article343 1905-09-29 859 A Witness Fined. Rangasamy and Veeraragu, cooks to Messrs. Berkhuysen and Wool respectively, were charged before Mr. Peel last Friday with voluntarily causing hurt to a Chinaman a, Klawei 'They both pleaded “not guilty.” Mr. Gawthorne defended the first, accused. After the complainant had given his evidence,343 words
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Obituary293 1905-09-29 859 OBITUARY. Mr. A. Durler. It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death ol Mr. A. Durler, which took place in the Red Sea on the 19th inst news being received to-day (22nd inst.) from Suez to that effect by cable. Mr. Durler had spent no less293 words
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Article1482 1905-09-29 860 Queer Justice. The States’ Finances. (Soliirdai/ ‘idrd fcepl.) Our Taiping contemporary is t<> b<* thanked for drawing attention to what it describes as a rmmirk ibb* ca-e» of mi>iruided energv in 1 ii»* direction <>i pr >ecutions for malversation of public funds, particulars of which were received from1,482 words
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Article664 1905-09-29 861 'f HL Greatest Social Evil ever Pek.mitted to Exist under thl Rule oi an Enliohtem d and Christi \n People. y resident of the Federal capital, whose letter we append, expresses un/■ualitied approval ot the .1 iiti-gunibliiig-Movement and suggests that, all other expedients failing to attain the664 words
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Article549 1905-09-29 861 URO.M Wednesday t he Jot h, Windsor,” the ptdatial r< mb nee of Airs. Lam Kam 1 “’mg, m Light Street fm mg the Esplanade, 1,1 n pti J-, the occasion being tin* iioiise-warming. I he property, lately the Waverlev Hotel, \v-is purchased by Airs. Lain Kain549 words
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Article708 1905-09-29 861 1 ruth is born to wait. unity is the froth of pride. ho speaks, Sows who listens, reaps. 1 hat which is replaced is not destroyed. L mguage is the mirror of the mind. Sorrow s be>t antidote is employment. Hope is but the dream of those that708 words
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Article185 1905-09-29 862 Some carping critics in Malaya may be interested to know that most of our Indian contemporaries have—as was only to be expected—absolutely no fault to find with the luc d and interesting speech delivered by His Excellency the Governor on the occasion of opening the Agricultural Show185 words
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Article354 1905-09-29 862 Government officers on sterling salaries expect to be paid at 2/1} for the current month which only works out to a fraction over $9.50 for each sovereign, says the Taiping paper. In December 1902 the rate was 1/6 J, the lowest ever reached for salary purposes, which gave354 words
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Article64 1905-09-29 862 The Naval Armistice. Relief for Kamschatka. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22nd September. —R enter’s Tok io correspondent wires that Admirals Jessen and Shimamura concluded a naval armistice on the 18th instant, under which the narrowest portion of the Straits of Tartary is to remain neutral. Admiral Shimamura also granted(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article82 1905-09-29 862 Prisons Stormed. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st September. —A crowd at Riga stormed the prison, killed or wounded five of the guards, and liberated two important political prisoners, but the criminals were not liberated. A revolt in the Orel prison has been quelled by the troops. 'There was one(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article88 1905-09-29 862 M. Witte and the Kaiser. Welcome for Queen Wilhelmina. (The Ostasiastischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 21st September. —The Kaiser Wilhelm will receive M. Witte atßominten. Berlin, 21st September.—M Witte has accentuated to a reporter of the Paris Temps the firmness of the relations existing between Russia and Germany. Berlin, 21st(The “ Ostasiastischer Lloyd's ” Service.) - 88 words
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Article80 1905-09-29 862 Insurance Scandals. Proposed Commercial Treaties. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22nd Sept.—Au official investigation of the affairs of the leading American Insurance Companies is proceeding at New York and has already disclosed astonishing irregularities, including large loan transactions unrecorded in the proper books and heavy advances to party funds(Supplied by Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article58 1905-09-29 862 More Bombs Found. (Supplied by Reut er London, 22nd September. —Acfinv information extracted from au Arme rested at Constantinople ln connection ,*4 the bomb explosion of 21st July who house porter to a British subject the rities searched the house of the’ latter fifteen empty bombs and fifteen bottles(Supplied by Reuter \ - 58 words
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Article27 1905-09-29 862 Still Negotiating, (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22nd September.—The Swedish and Norwegian Parliaments are to meet on 10th Octolier to discuss the result of the Karlstad Conference.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article416 1905-09-29 862 More Earthquake Misery. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st September.—T erri f i e thunderstorms and gales are augmenting the miseries endured by the sufferers by the earthquakes in Southern Italy, levelling the tents and temporary shelters which have been erected. Slight shocks of earthquake still continue to be felt.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 416 words
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Article5350 1905-09-29 863 VIOLA GRAEME - author of T J ,e Cl il l 77.• 7’,,.. /7,,. Hand of t r oa, Loves Loyalty. 11 44 J R ull<l l Rebel. 11 “Her Soldier Sweetheart, 11 The lleauty of Ir Season,” 44 77//- Tea-Hum Giri; 1 “A Scotch Marriage, 11 “The Milliner 15,350 words
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Article72 1905-09-29 866 Canadian Schooner Seized. Russia Preparing to Break Promises. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 22nd September.—A Japanese warship having seized a Canadian schooner laden with salt bound for Saghalien, the Canadian Government has asked the Imperial Government to intervene in the matter. London, 23rd September.—lt is stated in St. Petersburg(Supplied by lieuter.) - 72 words
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Article27 1905-09-29 866 Treaty at St. Petersburg. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 22nd September.—M. Witte’s secretary has arrived at St. Petersburg bearing the Treaty of Peace for the Tsai’s signature.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 27 words
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Article60 1905-09-29 866 More Butchery. Preparations in Finland. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 22nd September.—Fifty-three passengers were wounded and one killed man unsuccessful attack by robbers on a train in the Baku district. London, 23rd September.—Twelve thousand Russian troops have been sent to Batoum, where the situation is grave in the extreme. London,(Supplied by lieuter.) - 60 words
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Article52 1905-09-29 866 Plans Sold to Germany. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 23rd September.—Consternation has been occasioned in France by a report that the new German submersible launch at Kiel is almost an exact replica of the last French type. It is believed that the designs of the boat have been treacherously sold(Supplied by lieuter.) - 52 words
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Article60 1905-09-29 866 Witte and Kaiser. Trade Dispute in Berlin. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) Berlin, 22nd September.—M. Witte is to visit the Kaiser at Rominton on Tuesday. Berlin, 22nd September.—A dispute has arisen between masters ami men in the big electrical manufactories in Berlin on the questions of wages and working hours,(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) - 60 words
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Article61 1905-09-29 866 Agreement Delayed. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 22nd September.—lt is semiofficially announced in Paris that it is still believed that the Morocco negotiations will lead to an understanding being arrived at, but owing to the German demands and- ob- jevt.ons, especially with ref policing ihe f ront i er and(Supplied by lieuter.) - 61 words
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Article54 1905-09-29 866 More Flirting with the Bear. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd September.—-It i« St. Petersburg that the Russian and S? Governments are negotiating with a view k improving the communications connecting Northern Persia with Russia and Central Asia. A party of Russian engineers will start in November to examine the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article35 1905-09-29 866 The Sunken Chatham. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd September.—The Suez Canal Commission has decided to blow up the steamer Chatham, which lies sunk in the Canal. This will probably be done on Thursday.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article37 1905-09-29 866 Governor Lindequist, (’The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) Beilin, 22nd September.—The Kaiser Wilhelm is to receive in audience Herr Lindequist, the newly appointed GovernorGeneral of South-West Africa, who sails to take up his post on 30th instant.(’The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) - 37 words
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Article73 1905-09-29 866 Chinese Labour Question. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd September. —Lord Selborne, who is touring in the Transvaal, in receiving a deputation of Boers, declared that the majority of the Chinese on the Rand were peaceable. The Government was now enipoweied to repatriate criminals, but he pointed out that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 73 words
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Article86 1905-09-29 866 A Society Scandal. (Supplied by Reuter London, 23rd September. -Yesterday at Farnham. Mrs. Stevenson, the widow ot an officer of the Black Watch, and her adopted son, Mr. Hope-Douglas, of the Scottish Rifles, were charged wit h stealing a quan J of articles belonging to rs t k widow(Supplied by Reuter ) - 86 words
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Article54 1905-09-29 866 Narrow Escape of Viceroy. (Supplied by Rente).) t-v ii v London, 23rd S'-pteniber.--Earl a ♦he Viceroy of Ireland, A iscoun |jp and Lady Mabel Crichton, > ned racing on Lough Erne, were by their yacht ca P Tii 1 1 un til they clung to the overturned yac were(Supplied by Rente).) - 54 words
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Article759 1905-09-29 867 (M<Hl<l<llJ, 'i) The London correspondent of the Calcutta Daily News reports that the ea.-e y; Tasker and Co. has been appealed and he -judgment affirmed. It relates to tip r 'e-issue of debentures by companies, company paid off a debenture, took u blank transfer, and then came enquiries759 words
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Article301 1905-09-29 867 AV hy don’t the Municipality think a little more about drains and less about, electric light Why are drains in residential localities neglected until they only resemble cesspools Why are only the roads used by the Mighty met id led Whv does trv to copy Marmaduke in ‘Trmh? Whv301 words
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Article582 1905-09-29 867 I’. C. C. l’«. C. R. C. The ref urn match bet ween t he above clubs was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a draw in favour of the Cricket Club. With the exception of a slight tdownpoui which intervened during the earlier part582 words
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Article167 1905-09-29 868 Troops Courtmartialled. 4 Russian Designs on Persia. {The Ostasiatiscker Lloyd's "Service.) Berlin, 23rd September. —The troops at Baku are being tried by court martial. The deaths so far during the revolt number 54W Armenians and 104 Tartars. {Supplied by Heide r.) London, 23rd September. —In connecti n with the{Supplied by Heide r.) - 167 words
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Article49 1905-09-29 868 A Socialist Demonstration. (The Ostasiastiscker Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 23rd September. —A meeting of the Socialist faction, held at Jena, in central Germany, has approved of Herr Bebel’s motion calling for a general strike if the present law controlling the elect ion of Members of the Reichstag is endangered.(The “ Ostasiastiscker Lloyd's " Service.) - 49 words
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Article123 1905-09-29 868 The Political Deadlock. {Supplied by lieuter.) London, 24th September.—The Emperor Francis Joseph is desirous to make a final attempt to restore the constitutional regime in Hungary and has summoned to Vienna the leaders of the Opposition Party, who are in the majority in the Diet, and lias requested them{Supplied by lieuter.) - 123 words
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Article56 1905-09-29 868 An Agreement Reached. {Supplied by HeaLr.) London, 24th September.—The Karlstad Conference has terminated and it is officially announced that an agreement has been reached between Norway and Sweden. Protocols will be published next week simultaneously at Christiania and Stockholm and orders have been given to the Swedish and Norwegian{Supplied by HeaLr.) - 56 words
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Article77 1905-09-29 868 Singapore a Naval Bas*. (Supplied by der.) London, 25th September.—The acquisition of the Tanjong Pagin' Docks by lieimperial Government forms part of Admiral Fisher’s Imperial Defence Scheme, comprising the establishment of naval bases at Gibraltar, Dover and Singapore and lhe abandonment of Wei Hei Wei, Triucemalee, Halifax and(Supplied by der.) - 77 words
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Article147 1905-09-29 868 More Queue-Cutting. {Echo Special.) Tronoh, 24th September.—Yesterday evening at half past live a grand dinner was given Io Messrs. Klioon Choon Tak ami Wong Yaik Cheong, the two gentlemen who lately got. rid of their touchaags. Among those present were Messrs. Foo Nan Kin. Lee Kong Fall, Tay Tiang147 words
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Article531 1905-09-29 868 The Currency Question. {Echo Special.) Singapore, 23rd September. —At yesterday’s meeting of the Singapore Ch amber of Commerce Mr. W. H. Shelford, as Chairman, discussed the exchange question at some length. Summarising his views he said that the best policy was to wait patiently for the development of the531 words
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Article337 1905-09-29 868 Forgive and Forget. Forgive and forget—it is better To fling all ill-feeling aside, Than allow the deep cankering fetter Of revenge in your breast to abide. For your step o'er life’s path will be lighter, When the loid from your bosom is cast, And the glorious sky337 words
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Article800 1905-09-29 869 Ordinary Meeting ordinary meeting of the Municipal Potinnissioners of George Town was held ?n o„ni<-ioal Offices on Friday afternoon, v" J. W. Hallifax (President) presided, d there were also present —Air. L. H. I |>r. Locke and Air. Lim v/Tob: with Dr. G. S. Rose (Acting Health Officer),800 words
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Article311 1905-09-29 869 tent, of the testator’s estate. Air A Kipling Common, m Thim. Posthumous Libel. It is well known that, the maxim Actio personalis cum persona nmrit ur applied to ail actions of libel and slander, ami that, if either party die before the verdict, the action is al antent, of the testator’s estate. Air A Kipling Common, m Thim. - 311 words
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Article715 1905-09-29 869 bin is bound to be t becoming nation <>f the East. It will soon l>e ahead of Japan, said Rev. T Richard to a Daily News’ interviewer. “China will I >e greater than Japan within half a century,” the doctor declared, still in prophetic vein. “The715 words
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Article1123 1905-09-29 870 Hebe and There. Thev who forgive most shall be most forgiven. The Free School ami St. Xavier s re-open on Monday, 2nd October. The annual inspection of Penang schools by officers of the Government was concluded vesterdav. St. George’s Girls’ School, which was the last inspected, has1,123 words
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Article624 1905-09-29 870 Moke Pr.vate Flems Notice was given on the Berlin n .the .uteutiou Of the Mitteldeut bank to increase its c-rnitJ bllV 9,000,000 marks t„ 54,00d.W general meeting I'm- lhe A tnmnig this increase hml 31st August, and the additional Ju t he offered to the shareholders at624 words
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Article561 1905-09-29 871 Winy if Suppressed in the Colony, should it not be Abolished in the; F. M. S (Tuesday, dG Seat.) ()i k Kudu Lumpur contemporary has received a letter from a correspondent, ‘•whose position, weave told, “er titles liis views to serious consideration.” Ho a r< r ues561 words
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Article683 1905-09-29 871 T 1 lf i Na\ v Lea gue he mice s Journal is of opinion Tacht. that the cost of re-con-structing 11. M. ,8. Renown and turning her from a first-class battleship into a yacht is likely to prove a very serious item in the‘naval expenditure of the683 words
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Article463 1905-09-29 871 “Wonderful! Heaven be praised!” Such is 1 he substance of I he exclamations emitted from the mouths of babes and sucklings and men and women of. all ages and creed* who, on lismg from their virtuous couches on W ednesday morning, beheld the Roads Man’s legions hard at work463 words
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Article53 1905-09-29 872 Japanese Seizures. Steamer and Islands Taken. {Supplied by Renter.) London, 25th September.—lntelligence has been received in St. Petersburg of the seizure by the Japanese of a steamer of the Kamstchatka Trading Company near Behring Island. After this the Japanese occupied the Commander Group. The date of these acts{Supplied by Renter.) - 53 words
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Article33 1905-09-29 872 Friendly Meeting. {Supplied by Reuter,} London, 25th September.—The Daily Telegraph’s Tokio correspondent wires that after peace has been ratified the British China squadron and the Japanese fleet will meet in Tokio Bay.{Supplied by Reuter,} - 33 words
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Article44 1905-09-29 872 Peace Arranged at Baku. {Tice Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 25th September.—The Armenians and Tartars at Baku have concluded an arbitration treaty. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th September.—A conference of the leading Tartars and Armenians at Baku has resulted in the conclusion of peace.{Tice “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's " Service.) - 44 words
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Article50 1905-09-29 872 Strained Relations With France {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th September.—The relations between France ami Venezuela are becoming acute. President Castro recently closed the French cable, alleging a. breach of contract. M. Taigny, the French Charge d’Affaires, has been endeavouring to negotiate, but President Castro is adopting an arrogant attitude.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article39 1905-09-29 872 The Tanjong Pagar Deal {The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 25th September.—A report from London states that the Tanjong Pagar Docks at Singapore have been purchased by Government in order that a na val base may be created there.{The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 39 words
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Article28 1905-09-29 872 The Dissolution Question {The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 25th September.—The meeting of the Swedish Riksdag for the. dissolution of the union will be held on 2nd October.{The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 28 words
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Article117 1905-09-29 872 The Political Crisis. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th September.—lntense anger prevails at Budapest, the capital of Hungary, among the Oppositionists on account of the Emperor’s treatment of them. He received them standing and did not shake hands, but addressed them curtly in German and gave them no opportunity to{Supplied by Reuter.) - 117 words
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Article185 1905-09-29 872 Enthusiastic Celebration. {Echo Special.) Singapore, 25th Sept.. 11 pan.—Tonight to celebrate the 2457th birthday of Confucius the local Chinese held a social meeting at the Confucian school in Amoy Street. Among those present were the Hon. Tan Jiak Kim, Messrs. Lee Cheng Van, Wee Kim Van, Tay (•hay Van,185 words
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Article81 1905-09-29 872 M. Witte’s Visit. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th September.—M. Witte has had an interview with Baron von Richthofen, the German Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Berlin and is to visit the Kaiser at Reminten on Tuesday. {The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 25th September. Prince von Bulow, the German Chancellor,{Supplied by Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article184 1905-09-29 872 The Kuala Lumpur Exhibition. Mr. J. B. Can others, Director of Agriculture, writes to the Malay Mail as follows: At. the request of ihe Chairman of the United Planters’ Association, who has arranged a meeting of that body for Oct. 6th, I have postponed the meeting here at which184 words
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Article147 1905-09-29 872 W’l Kim Sean charged his wifi. n .Im) before Mr. Peel on T U( s ,j 'l' llielt of jewellery, valued at ±l** hSW m cash. She pleaded and was defended bv Mr Tl„, I Mr. Armstrong prosecuted. From Ihe evidence adduce.) appear the wife had fallen147 words
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Article380 1905-09-29 872 The Cinematograph Company which opened their season in Penang on. Sunday night, in the huge tent erected near the junction of Penang Road with Campbell Street, were favoured with a packed house Monday night, among the audience being some of our Chinese millionaires. This company could boast380 words
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Article2214 1905-09-29 873 My Dearest Fanny, There’s a little rift in the Penamg lute ls t now whic*b Tom says he thinks .may widen unless they glue it up quickly. You reiueinber what jolly dances we used to have occasionally at the Engineers’ Institute when vou were staying with me before,2,214 words
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Article1692 1905-09-29 874 Th’e Penang Assizes. (Before the Hon. W. IK. Fisher, Puisne Judge, and a Jury.) The fifth Assizes of the year opened before His Honour Mr. Justice Fisher at 11 a.m. on 19th inst. There are only 7 cases on the list, among them being one for murder. Of1,692 words
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Article206 1905-09-29 874 An Immigrants’ Paradise. If in India the natives can wrest but a bare existence from the soil, when t icy to Mauritius they apparently fiomish exceedingly. According to the lepoit on Immigration Department, Mautitms. the money carried away by the immigt.m s who left that colony durum the year206 words
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Article726 1905-09-29 875 Wednesday, 27 Sect j A F ew days ago we published a letter from a Ceylonese educated in Penang w ho urged that the Queen’s Scholarships should not be abolished and pointed to what Ceylon has accomplished in the matter of secondary education. M now have before us726 words
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Article646 1905-09-29 875 1 he Rangoon ComGambling. niissioner of Police states that the most important gambling prosecutions last year were directed against the so-called Chinese clubs. Raids, followed by lines amounting to less than a day’s profit, prove ineffectual to (dose these establishments which do incalculable harm and which have a646 words
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Article427 1905-09-29 875 On Saturday afternoon, writes a Darjeeling visitor, news was received in Darjeeling of a fatal accident that liefell the Kinchenjunga expedition. On Friday, the Ist instant, while at an elevation of about 20,000 feet, an ascent was made to find out something of the nature of a height427 words
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Article58 1905-09-29 876 The Thirst for Freedom. (Supplied by lleuter.) London, 26th -September. —The Cong’ess of the Zemstvos and Municipalities, held at Moscow, has decided that it is possible to utilize the National Assembly with a view to the attainment of political freedom and it is therefore advisable to participate in the(Supplied by lleuter.) - 58 words
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Article23 1905-09-29 876 Komura Homeward Bound. (Supplied by Keuler.) London, 26th September. Baron Komura leaves New York to-morrow bound for Japan by way of Vancouver.(Supplied by Keuler.) - 23 words
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Article70 1905-09-29 876 A Royal Visit. Witte and von Bulow. (The “Ostasiatischer L.oyd s" Service.) Berlin, 26th September.— King Alphonso of Spain is to visit Berlin on the 6th November next. Berlin, 26th September.—Herr Rumschoettel has been appointed German expert upon the Japanese railways, (Supplted by lleuter.) London, 26th September.—M. Witte had(The “Ostasiatischer L.oyd s" Service.) - 70 words
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Article59 1905-09-29 876 Crisis More Acute. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 26tli September.—The political crisis in Hungary is growing more acute and the formation of a Cabinet is proving to be a most difficult matter. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th September.—The Hungarian Opposition Parties are to meet on 3rd October for the(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) - 59 words
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Article52 1905-09-29 876 Rapprochement with Japan. (Supplied by Reuter.)' London, 26th September.—The Canadian Government has asked the Imperial Government to arrange that. Canada shall become a party to the Anglo-Japanese Treaty of 1895 and thus secure the benefit of the minimum tariff, the advantages of which are at present being reaped by(Supplied by Reuter.)' - 52 words
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Article105 1905-09-29 876 The General Farm. (Echo Special.) Taipiug, 26th September.—At the instance of the lloii’lde E. W. Birch, c.m.g., British Resident of Perak, Messrs. Chung I bye Phin and Ng 800 Bee have amalgamated their syndicates and offered $170,000 per mensem for the Perak General Farm, including the Toddy Farm' [Tenders105 words
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Article56 1905-09-29 876 The Manager of the Chartered Bank of 1 ndi.i, Australia and China courteously informs us that he has to-< received telegraphic advice liom 11, London Oilice that the Directors have declared an interim dividend for the half year ended 30th .June List at the rate of 12 b56 words
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Article518 1905-09-29 876 P. R. C. v. Post Office. A very interesting game of footer was played on the Esplanade on Tuesday afternoon between a team of the Penang Recreation Club and an eleven composed of t he Post Office employees. The respective teams lined up, under Mr. Nathan as referee, at518 words
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Article569 1905-09-29 876 yi.r:i prolonged drought, loi the entire requirements of a wl U CleDt 1 the roots of plants am C to make use of it, ami the onlv n UDal)l irrigation, more quicklv ii Bor dea of the b «liaviour of waterinthiJ? vers of tl,e 80,1 are apt to569 words
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Article551 1905-09-29 877 (Thursday, 28 Sept.) We publish in another part of this issue a very interesting letter from one who is qualified to express a sound op-i--nion upon the much-vexed education question —a problem, in fact, which cannot be too soon tackled by the authorities in a businesslike551 words
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Article619 1905-09-29 877 HE ‘ext of tiie new Anglo-Japanese tieaty has only just b» en made public, iirnvmg by wire yesterday barely in time tor insertion in our hist issue. The lC'‘_-ram makes clear many points winch tew could understand in the sudden conclusion o f peace by Japan, tor one619 words
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Article544 1905-09-29 877 The Colonial Secretary, Leprosy. Transvaal, writes to the Government of 1 mlia, under date of 27th July:—“l have the honour to acknow lodge your despatch, stating that as i-xpert enquiry has shown that Captain Rost has not succeeded in cultivating the bacillus of leprosy, the Government of India544 words
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Article102 1905-09-29 878 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, Heartiest congratulations upon your interviews and leaders bearing upon the vexed Queen’s Scholarships question. Keep at it until the matter is settled satisfactorily once and for ever. I hold that the Scholarships should be retained for the main reason102 words
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Article1350 1905-09-29 878 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —As an old schoolmaster, I should like to have my say upon the education problem. As regards the proposed abolition of the Queen’s Scholarships I can give my view in a nutshell. They should be continued for all1,350 words
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Article457 1905-09-29 878 (1 rom Our Own Correspondent.) Rangoon, 22 Sept.—The state of the river during the last few weeks has been abnormally dangerous, in consequence of a tremendous current, doubtless due to extraordinarily 7 heavy floods higher up. Up country the powerful river steamers have been quite unable to make headway457 words
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Article336 1905-09-29 879 Peace in the Orient. 4, Plain Speaking to Russia. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 27th September.—A Etter from Lord Lansdowne, Hie Bi itislpF'ireign Minister, dated 6th instant, instructs the Hon. Sir Charles Hardinge, the British Ambassador to Russia, io communicate the text of the new Anglo Japanese Treat(Supplied by Reuter.) - 336 words
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Article91 1905-09-29 879 Peace and Politics. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyds" Service.) Berlin, 27th September. Russia has issued invitations to the Powers for a second Peace Conference at the Hague. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th September.—The St. Petersburg newspaper Novoe Vremva states that a Cabinet, of which M. Witte will be the bead, will(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyds" Service.) - 91 words
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Article80 1905-09-29 879 The Dissolution Agreement. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loiulon, 27th September. —The agreement ’’«ached by the Karlstad Conference confirms I* s arbitration 'Treaty concluded between •t orway and Sweden on 25th instant ail d makes it renewable at the end ot ten .'cars. A neutral zone along the frontiers 0 the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article71 1905-09-29 879 Hie Political Crisis. >ii j,., 1 -I 1,.i Rfi’leC. Lon ion, 2-hli September The refusal of the Emperor Francis Joseph to listen to any proposed changes in the Hungarian army has united ail parties in llungarv against the Crown. The leaders of the various political pa rl ms ha>ii j,.,1,, -I 1,.i Rfi’leC. - 71 words
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Article90 1905-09-29 879 The Powers Act. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2/th Septeiftber. The Embassies of the Powers have presented a Note to the Porte insisting on the establishment of foreign financial control in Macedonia ami informing jlie Sultan that the Controllers appointed by the Powers will arrive at Salonika on 1 st(Supplied by Reuter.) - 90 words
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Article29 1905-09-29 879 Reform in Election Laws. (The (Jstasiashscher Lloyd's S’crr/rr.) Berlin, 27th September.—Herr Meester ha,s announced in the Dutch Chamber tb.it a reform of the election laws is contemplated.(The “ (Jstasiashscher Lloyd's ” S’crr/rr.) - 29 words
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Article29 1905-09-29 879 Agreement Drafted To-day. (The (Jslasiatischer Lloyd's "Service.) Berlin, 27th September. —The final drift of Hie Moroccan Agreement between France and Germany is to be made in Paris to-day.(The “ (Jslasiatischer Lloyd's "Service.) - 29 words
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Article35 1905-09-29 879 Foreign Politics. (The Oslasiatischer Lloyds" Service.) Berlin, 27th September. —Herr Gautsch, speaking m the Reichstag, made d<'durations anent the political sit nation in < hina and protested on two points ol the Portsmouth Peace Treaty,(The “ Oslasiatischer Lloyds" Service.) - 35 words
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Article44 1905-09-29 879 Proposed African Settlement. (Echo Speciof) London, 27th September -'1 he Hon. Alfred Lvt tel ton, Secretary of State for the Colonies, replying to Mr. I. Zangwill, declines to reserve for th** Jews the East African territory which the Zionists have already refused.44 words
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Article42 1905-09-29 879 To Receive Civic Honours. (Supplied by Reuter London, 27th September The members of the Corporation ot the City ol London have unanimously resolved to colder the freedom of the’<’iiv of London upon General Booth, the head of the Salvation Army.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 42 words
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Article36 1905-09-29 879 In future two days are allowed for playing m the monthly medal Competition, i.e. Saturday and Sunday. The September monthly medal will lie played for on Saturday, 30th inst, and Sunday, Ist October.36 words
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Article39 1905-09-29 879 The Chief Police Officer courteously forwards us the following leturn of dogs shot outside Municipal limits, Penang: Number of dogs previous!} killed... 7,861 Number of dogs killed during the week ending 23rd Septemlier hi!» Total 8,03039 words
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Article484 1905-09-29 879 The Federal Finances. Malay Mail, 26th Sept.) I he Straits Echo, in Hie course of al) editorial on the F. M. S. finances, mentions that it recently endeavoured, but, without success, I<> obtain some information with H'gard to the investment of our public funds. < hir contemporary quotes484 words
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Article693 1905-09-29 880 Ist Prize $75 pins Echo Free for 1 Year. 2nd Prize $25 plus Echo Free for 6 Months. The Polling up to 1 i*. m. To-day. > It will facilitate matters considerably if the great G. P. will kindly remember that votes should be sent in addressed693 words
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Article96 1905-09-29 880 Per Zibenghla, from Rangoon 26th Sept., Brothers Gabriel and Joseph a,nd Mrs. Bagot, Mr. Toiye andMr. Kino. Per Rotorua, from Tongkah 26th Sept., Messrs. Duncan and Brown. Per Sea Mew, from Singapore 27th Mr. Warren. Per Coromandel, from Marseilles 28th Sept., Messrs. W. C. Pratt, W. J. CauldweH, E.96 words
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Article61 1905-09-29 880 Births. On the t>lst August, at Raffles, 6 Melita Road. St. Andrew's Park. Bristol, the wife of Walter Makepeace, of a sou. Ou the 25th August, at Pali Hill. Bandora. Bombay, the wife of H. B. Pike, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. of a son. Death.61 words
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Article118 1905-09-29 880 Penang, 28th September. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/1 Jg 4 months’ sight Bank ...2 3 Credit 21} g •’> Documentary ...2 Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs 157$ 3 days’ sight Private 159$ Bombay, Demand Bank 157$ n 3 days’sight Private 159$ Madras. Demand Bank 1573118 words
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Article210 1905-09-29 880 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ld. Bersa.wa.h Gold M iningCo., Ld p> 1 h’ieh Rubber Syndicate, Ld.s 5 l Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld. e>i $6 Duff Development Co. <m r taser A Neave, Ld. tina n o' iv lniye rt George I own Dispensary §25 Howarth Erskine, L<l.210 words
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Article149 1905-09-29 880 Gold leaf S 75. B. Pepper (W. Coast 311 >5.-> <>z.v) out of stock White Pepper S buyers Trang Pepper gasoil over Cloves (picked) out of season yp iee 60— buyers Mace Pickings Nutmegs lH)s 33.—* No. 1 6 K» now. Sugar 2 no stock P,a.sKel 4 3b* Tapioca149 words
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Advertisement37 1905-09-29 880 COUPON. I “ECHO” Hi H Beauty Competition. K'* Write the name distinctly. 1 consider the handsomest man in British Malaya is •>' Name •i! ■Y'» Please register this vote for him. T ijj Signature Address iti Penang, 1905.37 words
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