The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 9 February 1906
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Title Section21 1906-02-09 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. ’sls Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 4. Penang, Friday, 9th February, 1906. No. 6.21 words
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Advertisement143 1906-02-09 1 CONTENTS. Leader page. The Famine 106 Leaderettes Freights 95 Will K. of K. Resign? 95 Bhl English 95 Chinese Labour... 95 N. Y. K 97 Great Liners 97 Another Dock Deal 97 China and Tibet 97 British Trade Outlook 97 War Risks 99 Froth 92 England and Tibet .99 Morocco143 words
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Advertisement201 1906-02-09 2 <4 ;> < hL f r ii i J fe tl THE g J r is A F) Li uuAk.d u H J r 1 MAIL EDITION. y 1-? 2 l)'** t;i o M L Published the day prior to the departure of each mail H si £Z f for201 words
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Article1079 1906-02-09 95 We read in the BirmingFreights ham Post that some of the exceptional rebates of freight which have been allowed during the last six months to supporters of the conference lines of steamers trading with South Asian ports were expected to come to an end on sth January. f1,079 words
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Article364 1906-02-09 95 thought likely to be of great value.—Times o/ Ceylon. IL K. H. Prince Arthur arrived late last evening, I he vessel not coining alongside until aftersundown. There was a tremendous crowd of natives to meet the Prince and the wharf had been very tastefully decorated by the Harbourthought likely to be of great value.—Times o/ Ceylon. - 364 words
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Advertisement121 1906-02-09 95 The Sti‘<a st3 Echo. Justice satisfies everybody and j ustice alone.-Emerson Established June Ist, 1903. PnblishedZdaily (except Sundays.) at the CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., j| Oi 226 —232, Beach Street, Penan/. PRICE daily LOCAL s** [per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo —Penang.” Telephone No.121 words
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Article394 1906-02-09 96 Messrs. S. Figgis Co.’s Report. 44 5 Fenchurch St., sth Jan. 1906. A moderate business at easy rates, and prices close lower with fewer buyers. Hard fine ss. 4|d.; soft fine ss. 4d. Negrohead, quiet; scrappy 4/Caucho Ball, easy at 3s. lOd. spot; 3s. Bjd. February and March394 words
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Article312 1906-02-09 96 Political Wobbling (Supplied by Renier.) London, 31st Jan.—The Times and the Morning Post publish tables showing that the complexion of the Opposition is mainly Chamberlainite. Mr. Kier Hardie, in an article published in the National Review, sketches the policy of the Independent Labour Party, which is to protect(Supplied by Renier.) - 312 words
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Article125 1906-02-09 96 Church and State. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist Feb.—The agitation in the provinces against the taking of an inventory of Church chattels under the Separation Law has spread to Paris, where disturbances occurred in many Churches yesterday and protests were made. Loudon, 2nd Feb. —The taking of an inventory(Supplied by Reuter.) - 125 words
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Article53 1906-02-09 96 The Conference. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist Feb.—The German delegates at the Algeciras Conference maintain a Sphinx-like attitude and refuse to be drawn into any discussion of their intentions or policy. This, coupled with the dilatory proceedings of the Moorish delegates, affords a poor prospect o? an early settlement(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article107 1906-02-09 96 The Political Crisis. (Supplied ly Reuter) London, Ist Feb—Despite a Ministerial protest the Italian Chamber voted for the closure of the debate on Signor Fortis’s statement of policy without a division. Signor Fortis insists on replying to the strictures passed upon him to-day, but the fail of the Cabinet(Supplied ly Reuter) - 107 words
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Article142 1906-02-09 96 King Christian’s Funeral. Supplied by Reuter.) London, 31st Jan.—The British Court goes into mourning for six weeks on account of the death of King Christian. The Kings of Greece, Norway and Sweden will attend the funeral. London, Ist Feb.—Prince Frederick has been proclaimed King of Denmark and marked the( Supplied by Reuter.) - 142 words
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Article28 1906-02-09 96 The Army Question. by Reuter.) London. Ist Feb.—The Canadian and Indian Governments have agreed to the proposal of the Australian Commonwealth for an exchange of military officers.by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article75 1906-02-09 96 The Old Story. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 31st Jan.—Armed mobs pillaged the goods station at Riga on Monday, killing the station master, and afterwards stormed the chief police station, liberating a number of political prisoners. (Tice Ostasiatiscker- Lloyd's” Service.) Berlin, Ist Feb. —The value of Russian stocks is steadily(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article38 1906-02-09 96 The War Stores Scandal (Supplied by Reuter) London, 31st Jan. —The Daily Teleyrapk states that in view of the War S Stores Scandal the Government is appointing an Inspector-General of Supplies for the Army Service Corps.– ♦ – (Supplied by Reuter) - 38 words
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Obituary116 1906-02-09 96 Obituary. Mb. Li Bachi. We regret to record the death of Li Bachi, late Head Detective of the Perak Police, who died on Wednesday evening at 3 p. in. Li Bachi served the Perak Government for nearly 20 years and was compelled to retire on pension on account of ill-health,116 words
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Article175 1906-02-09 97 The Famine. (Supplied by Renter.) 'London. Ist Feb.-Tbe Mikado has given 4 .fmn of fifty thousand ven for famine ±rrNorUn Japan. There are now nearly a million people starving. London, 2nd Feb.-The Japanese EmhaL in London has received upwards of five thousand pounds towards the relief of the famine(Supplied by Renter.) - 175 words
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Article25 1906-02-09 97 The Political Crisis. (The Ostasiatisober Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 2nd Feb.—ln the Hungarian constitutional quarrel the majority has yielded to the wishes of the Crown.(The “ Ostasiatisober Lloyd's " Service.) - 25 words
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Article24 1906-02-09 97 The Mine Danger (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 31st Jan.—The German steamer Sylvia, has returned to Vladivostock, having been damaged by striking a mine.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article28 1906-02-09 97 Tashi Lama Denounced (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist Feb.—Chinese officials are urging|the Government to punish, and deprive of his rank, the Tashi Lama, for having visited India.« (Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article163 1906-02-09 97 ihe Mails. (Supplied by Reuter.) monwiu? F Feb rl Australian ComSF bS luvlted tßuders f o‘- Hie while lalTur a d a ltaius its on Mm Tin ,ea r N Y Js» tlie 13th ins?' 0 1' 11 o call llere ou or about some eiobi» 1111 0 "i(Supplied by Reuter.) - 163 words
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Article1039 1906-02-09 97 N v ,T L notified by an adver--IN. 1. K tisement appearing in another part of this issue that the usual fortnightly sailings of the Nippon Yuseii Kaisha to Europe will in all probability be resumed in April. For full particulars respecting- rates of freight, passenger fares, etc.,1,039 words
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Article146 1906-02-09 98 The Race Dance at the Penang Club last evening can only be described as a huge success. There was a very large attendance and the dresses of the ladies were dreams of Ijeauty. They seemed to have carefully thought out what they could do to please the146 words
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Article384 1906-02-09 98 Something decidedly out of the ordinary in the way of entertainment will be presented at the Chinese Town Hall on Monday evening when Mr. Oliver Bainbridge, the famous traveller, lecturer and author, tells the remarkable story of his wanderings in strange places, and illustrates384 words
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Article43 1906-02-09 98 The Unionists. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2nd Feb. —The Daily M ail urges the holding of a conference between Mr, Chamberlain and Mr. Balfour with a view to uniting the Unionist party under Mr. Balfour with Mr. Chamberlain’s programme as its policy.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article180 1906-02-09 98 Religious Riots. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2nd Feb.—Of those arrested at Sainte Clothilde seventeen have been detained, including the Counts of Rochefoucauld, Georges and Bourbon, who are charged with assaulting the police. An interpellation in the Chamber regarding the affair led to a heated debate and a violent altercation{Supplied by Reuter.) - 180 words
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Article56 1906-02-09 98 A Serious Accident. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2nd Feb. —Lady Grey, the wife of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, was thrown out of a trap yesterday and is still unconscious. London, 3rd Feb.— Lady Grey is suffering from concussion of the brain and her case is{Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article21 1906-02-09 98 The Conference. {The "Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 3rd Feb.—At the Algeciras Conference the question of taxation is making satisfactory progress.{The "Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) - 21 words
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Article28 1906-02-09 98 The Royal Engagement. {lhe Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Ser vice.) Berlin, 3rd Feb.—The engagement of King Alfonso and Princess Ena has been officially arranged and will be announced later.{lhe “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's ” Ser vice.) - 28 words
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Article51 1906-02-09 98 A Cabinet Crisis. {The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 3rd Feb—Signor Fortis’ Italian Ministry has fallen. His successor will probably be Signor Sori no, a friend of the Triple Alliance. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2nd® February.—The Italian Chamber has rejected a vote of confidence in the Government by 221 to{The " Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) - 51 words
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Article37 1906-02-09 98 The Sylvia Disaster < {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2nd Feb. —The steamer Sylvia, which struck a mine, was carrying troops,’ Ten persons were killed and seven injured. The troops were landed on the ice near Cape Novosilsky.< {Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article14 1906-02-09 98 Kurland. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd’s Service.) Berlin, 3rd Feb.—Order has beeen restored in Kurland.(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd’s ’ Service.) - 14 words
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Article22 1906-02-09 98 The Royal Funeral. {The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 3rd Feb.—The Funeral of King Christian will take place on the 15th instant.{The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 22 words
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Article453 1906-02-09 98 Dinner and Concert. The dinner and concert at the International Hotel, held on Saturday evening were an unqualified success, the only drawback being that there was insufficient accommodation for all those desiring to be present. Before and during dinner the Town Band played an excellent selection of music,453 words
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Article1090 1906-02-09 99 Item from the Shipping Warrisks. WM(lOJan.) which arW rived by the last English •i A good deal of insurance has been'effected to cover the risk of war between England and Germany and fence during the next six months. Thenreraium for the risk between France and Germany only was1,090 words
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Article1434 1906-02-09 99 My dearest Fanny.—Race week is safely over at last and I have lost about three months’ pin money and daren't tell Tom, so I suppose I shail have to get the avail to pawn that diamond crescent of mine again, like she did last time, unless Captain N1,434 words
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Article, Illustration4723 1906-02-09 100 Penang January Meeting. FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, 30th JAN. The Clerk of the Weather was particularly kind and held off even the afternoon shower, so that the day’s racing was carried on in perfect weather. A cool breeze blew across the course and the man who grumbled was,4,723 words
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66 1906-02-09 103 Messrs. Osborne ami Cnappeil, lb» Gene- Managers, com teouslv favour us with t he followtng returns of the above mures tor January:— OopKNG Output. v^ als Approximate Value Working Expenses S 3 70lh Approximate I rotit SI ,4i~. Kinta Tin Mines. Output66 words
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Article483 1906-02-09 103 Kipling al wavs had an affection for th» Guides of India. My we plead the sane for our local Guides As we saw 1 hem i. their Assault at Amis last week we simp felt proud ilrit tiicy belonged to this p.u of the worl’l, for a better483 words
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Article377 1906-02-09 103 Prince Arthur’s Visit. (UcZio Special.) Swi-apore, 3,1 Feb.—ll. R. H Prince Arthur ol Unnau.-ht and suite landed at 10,. clock tins morning and received a rout! salute. The Pier was decorated ami ills Royal Ugliness was received by the A. I). C. to H. E. the Gov m/.r, the377 words
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Article319 1906-02-09 103 A Split in the Opposition. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 3rd Feb.—The question of opposing Air. Balfour m his candidature for the City is still unsettled. The Liberal oigains ir ge a policy of conquest which will compel the Unionists to define their future standpoint and thus either nail the(Supplied by lieuter.) - 319 words
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Article83 1906-02-09 103 The Religious d isorders. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3rd eb.—The Paris authorities are exiiecting further scenes of violence as he Catholic youth are determined to oppose the inventories being taken in the Churches, while counter demonstrations are also being organis d. Hie ',’ouut of Rochefoucauld has been SPirtenc »1(Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article54 1906-02-09 103 Castro the Militant. (Supplied by It enter.) London, s<h F»d>.—Passengers arriving from La Gut ra report that President, Castro is preparing for war and has issued orders for the forts to fire on the first French warship sighted. He has asserted that he coi siders the whole French movement(Supplied by It enter.) - 54 words
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Article42 1906-02-09 103 The Conference. (Supplied by Router.) London, sth Feb.—The Cologne Gazette, in an inspired article, ridicules the idea of wa» resulting from the Algeciras Conference ml says that if the Conference proves to l/o a fiasco the status quo will be maintained.(Supplied by Router.) - 42 words
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Article45 1906-02-09 103 Tariff War Inded (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th Feb.—'The tariff war between Austria ami Servia has conF to an end, Servia having agreed to yield to the pressure brought to bear by Aus' in and Lavi ig abandoned the Customs Union with Bulgaria.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article16 1906-02-09 103 Cabinet Kesq'ns (Supplied by Re ler.) Io don. 3rd Feb. —The Italian Cabinet has resigned.(Supplied by Re ler.) - 16 words
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Article62 1906-02-09 104 More Promises. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3rd Feb.—'lhe Tsar, m receiving a deputation of Kursk peasants, said that the Duma would be summoned and would discuss the means for satisfying the demands of the peasants, but that the law oi property was unassailable. London, sth Feb.—The Polish Congress at(Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article53 1906-02-09 104 Princely Donations. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, sth Feb —Lady Strathcona has given a donation of ten thousand guineas to the Queen’s Unemployed Fund, stipulating that nine thousand shall be devoted to emigration to Canada, while Mr George Herring has given five thousand guineas to the funds of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article22 1906-02-09 104 Wales v. Scotland (Supplied hy Rruder.) London, sth Feb. Wales has beaten Scotland at Rugby football by nine points to three.(Supplied hy Rruder.) - 22 words
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Article24 1906-02-09 104 A New Appointment. (Sapplied b>/ Reuter. London, stb February.—Captain Startin, of the British battleship Commonwealth, Jjas been appointed Superintendent, of Sheetness Dockyard.(Sapplied b>/ Reuter. ) - 24 words
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Article38 1906-02-09 104 The Silver Wedding. Berlin, 4th Feb.—Prince Christian of Schleswig will attend the Kaiser’s silver wedding festivities as the representative of the British Court. Berlin, 4th Feb Count Dennersmark of Oldenburg has been appointed German Ambassador to Opeidiagem38 words
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Article33 1906-02-09 104 Insurance Approved. (Supplied by Render.) London, sth Feb. —'1 he Colonial Office Las approved of a system of insurance for pro|>eriv in the VVest. Indies against cyclones ami volcanic erupt ions.(Supplied by Render.) - 33 words
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Article31 1906-02-09 104 Austrian Loj d Strike. Silpp >■ dby Ref ner. 1 London, siii F<4 strike of Austrian Llovd stokvis and seamen at Trieste prevents th** departure of the steamers of the line.( Silpp >■ dby Ref ner. 1 - 31 words
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Article42 1906-02-09 104 The Impet ial Navy (Suppled bi Reuterd London, sth Feb. —Renter’s Tokio coricspoudent wires that the budget Committee of the Government has at nounced that the Japanese navy is expected to be increased io four hundred thou :.nd tons during 1907-X.(Suppled bi Reuterd - 42 words
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Article593 1906-02-09 104 Tin: Pioneer thinks that Im Plague in would be a rash man who, Bur mi. from the tact oi t!>e t»*u<l»‘*)cy of the plague epidemic to start at a later date each year, woual prophesy that the plague is dying out in India. But at least it can593 words
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Article621 1906-02-09 104 Mr. Oliver Bainbridge delivered his lecture last evening under the auspices of the Penang Literary and Debating Society at the Chines** Town Hall in the presence of the Resident Counc illor and Mrs Birch awd a large audi nee. Air. Bainbridge is well known all over Europe621 words
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Article637 1906-02-09 105 Motor Mania. (pffni Our Out" Correspondent.) Ilao2o’’i), 2ud I eb. Since the arrival of the first motor car in B rl na f«v years ago, the craze loi beseiostrumentseftoilurebasloeurapn. growing, and now everybody myself excepted, seems to be wlnzzmg about m one Up to a short lane ago. very637 words
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Article910 1906-02-09 105 roin Our Own Correspondent.) Kuaia. Lumpur, 4th Feb.—Before the end ot this year Kuala Lumpur will have its system of street lire alarms. These weie shomgß recommended by a Committee, consisting of Mr. Hose, Sanitary Boaid (chairman); Mr. E. Kenny, State Engineer; Mr R. Charter, Chief Officer, Fire910 words
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Article452 1906-02-09 105 The Boxing Show. The Athletic Performance which took place at the Drill Hall on Saturday last,and which was omitted from yesterday's issue fo- 1 ick of space, was almost unanimens’y pronounced a success. Dr. T. H. Jamieson kindly acted as timekeeper. The performance opened with a song Blue Beds,”452 words
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Article86 1906-02-09 106 The Unionist Leadership (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 6tli Feb. —The newspapers are divided on the subject of the leadership of the Unionist party. The Standard, Morning Poft and Globe are strongly Chamber ainite, while the others uphold Mr. Balfour. The Timex strongly deprecates any widening of t he cleivage(Supplied by Reuter.) - 86 words
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Article99 1906-02-09 106 Diplomatic Chang s (The Oxtaxialischer Lloyd 1 x Service. b Berlin, 6tb Feb.—Baron Hey kb g, who is on leave, wdl not return to Belgrade, but receives the appointment of Prussian Ambassador. Baron Mu mm von Sch wartzstein is destined far the German Legation at Tokio ami his successor(The ** Oxtaxialischer Lloyd1 x Service. ) - 99 words
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Article98 1906-02-09 106 Shooting Returns. (Supplied by Reuter.) London sth Feb.—The returns of the battle practice of the Navy for 1905 have been issued and show that the Channel Squadron scored 157 points, the Third Cruiser squadron 147, the Mediterranean Squadron 133, the Atlantic Squadron 91’ the China Squadron 65 and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 98 words
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Article49 1906-02-09 106 A N w D al (Supplied by Reuter.) •London, s‘h Feb.—The Tokio correspondent of the Telegraph reports that the Toyo Risen Shipping Company of Japan is negotiating ‘or the purpose of the Pacific Mail Company's fleet ami intends tocompe'e with the German Company, especially in the Brazilian" trade.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article43 1906-02-09 106 Th» 1 Conf ‘renca. (The (Jxtariatixrlier Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 6th Feb I la* Moroccan delegates to the Algeciras Conference aie engaged in the three days’ Bai ram festivities. The other delegates are meanwhile trving to reach a compromise on the police question.(The “ (Jxtariatixrlier Lloyd's Service.) - 43 words
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Article41 1906-02-09 106 A Perilous Trip (Suppl led by Render.) London, sth Feb.—'l he a'-ronauts Pollux and Dale crossed from London to 1 rance, yesterday in their balloon in L m bom dm ing a gaie, landing twenty miles inland in a snowstorm.(Suppl led by Render.) - 41 words
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Article35 1906-02-09 106 Prof Tenney Dismissed. (Supplied, by Reuter.) London, sth Feb. —Reuter s I eking correspondent wires that Yuan Shi Ktihas dismi-sed Professor Tenney, the Director of Education at Peking, because he is an American.(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article39 1906-02-09 106 Now a Ch nese Province (The Oxtaxialixrlier Lloyd s Servce) Berlin, 6th Feb —The London correspondent of the Novoe 1 rem ya, says tha* China, probably with the con-ent ot Great Britain, converts Tibet into a Chinese province.(The “ Oxtaxialixrlier Lloyd s Servce) - 39 words
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Article29 1906-02-09 106 Remorseless Executions. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, sth Feb.—Daily executions in Poland and the Baltic Provinces of Russia, indicate the remorselessness of the repressive measures taken by the Government.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article231 1906-02-09 106 New Japanese Attache (Supplied by Reuter.) London, sth Feb.—Colonel Magaki has been appointed Japanese military attache to India. Two drunken Malays had a free fight last night at Argyle Road. Where were the police Germany’s weak point is the provisioning of the army and of the country in general,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 231 words
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Article535 1906-02-09 106 Over a Million Starving. Ai peal for Assistance. i We are very glad indeed to be in a position to announce that the Hon’ble J. K. Birch, Resident Councillor, has taken the initiative in a movement looking to the alleviation of the dirfe istress prevailing in three of535 words
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Advertisement50 1906-02-09 106 Every Bottle Guaranteed. Tai s is done with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, ami if you are not, satisfied after using two thirls of the bottle according to directions, return what is left and your money will be refunded. George Town (Dispensary, General Agents, ami for sale bv all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement61 1906-02-09 106 Be Quick. Not. a minute should be lost when a child shows symptoms of croup. Chamberlain’s Uou.-h Remedy given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, < r even after the croupy cough appears, will prevent ti e attack, it never fads, and -anfand safe to take George Town Disp-ns61 words
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Article41 1906-02-09 107 toVblißh the following h.t of donations to the above fund:The Hon. J. K. Birch, Ree.dent Councillor, Penang 250 Messrs. 1 utten >ach Co. Messrs. B’Ustead co. WH. MacGregor. h»q. Messrs. Adamson, GilfiUan A Co. C. Guinness, Esq.41 words
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Article273 1906-02-09 107 Thß Penang Hunt Club bad a very enjoylit run on Monday over a good line of aW nassina through the plantations □"Rifle Range, traversing the Residency «Lads and the Race Course and flashing tbe residence of Mr. W. H. MacGregor, There'was a very large field out and273 words
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Article692 1906-02-09 107 Edith was able to 'note a few dresses at the races, but she says fihat, it is very difficult to jot down every bod jy. Here are a few which struck her and slip says that she will publish more on Saturday if ladies will help692 words
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Article104 1906-02-09 107 The Unionist Leadership Supplied by Reuter London, 6th Feb. —Mr. Walter Long characterises the suggestion that he is anxious to lead the Unionists as offensive, aud protests his loyalty to Mr. Balfour. The Daily Mail understands that the Unionists, with the exception of Mr. Austen Chamberlain, support Mr. Balfour.( Supplied by Reuter ) - 104 words
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Article70 1906-02-09 107 Exclusion Law Modified. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 7th Feb. —The United States Government intends to facilitate Chinese immigration and abolish the Bertillon system of measurement. (Supplied, by Reuter.) London, 6th Feb. —The r< gulations for the admission of Chinese to the United States have been radically revise!(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's ” Service.) - 70 words
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Article76 1906-02-09 107 The Entente Cordiale. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 6th February.—The Members of the London County Council met with a magnificent reception in Paris and were banqueted at the Hotel de Ville, where the speeches made were of the most cordial description. London, 7th Feb.—The London County Councillors are being most(Supplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article47 1906-02-09 107 The Coalition Manifesto. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 7th Feb.- The Hungarian Coalition have published a manifesto enunciating their position towards the Crown, but the manifesto has met with a mixed reception aud a strong tendency is manifested in favour of pacific action based on reciprocal concessions.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article64 1906-02-09 107 The Yellow Peril.” A Bishop’s Views. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 7th Feb.—Bishop Hoar:» of Hongkong, interviewed by a representative of Reuter’s Agency, said that he did not believe much in a warlike “Yellow Peril,” but that there was a serious possibility of the yellow races swamping Australia and Canada. He(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Advertisement115 1906-02-09 107 Travellers Find Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Everywhere. Mr. C. W. Eckerman, manager of the Smiih-Premier Typewriter Co. at Omaha, Nebraska, IT. S. A., who is a staunch friend of C lira m bet lain’s Cough Remedy, says J have I taken particulir notice that this remedy! seems to be carried by115 words
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Advertisement60 1906-02-09 107 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. The fault of giving children medicine containing injurious substances, is sometimes more disastrous than the disease from which they may be suffering. Every mother should know that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is perfectly safe for children to take, as it contains nothing harmful. George Town Dispensary,60 words
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Article62 1906-02-09 108 Diplomatic Changes. (Supplied by Reuter.' London, 7th Feb. —It is semi-officially announced that Count Rex, the German Minister to Teheran, replaces Baron Alumm von Schwartzstein at Peking, who takes the place of Count von Arco-Valley, the German Ambassador at Tokio, who has been transferred to Athens. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's(Supplied by Reuter.' - 62 words
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Article73 1906-02-09 108 Trouble at Tientsin. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 7th Feb.—Yuan Shi Ki (Viceroy of Chili) has informed the British ConsulGeneral at Tientsin that the policeman would only be surrendered after he had received eighty strokes of the bamboo and undergone six months’ hard labour. [This presumably refers to the arrest(Supplied by Reuter.) - 73 words
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Article35 1906-02-09 108 The National Assembly. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 7*h Feb. —The elections for the States Russian National Assembly have been fixed for the 7th April and the Assimbly is to meet on the 28th April.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article22 1906-02-09 108 The King’s Funeral (Supplied by Beider.)' London, 7th Feb. —The fumral of King Christian will take place on the 18th instant.(Supplied by Beider.)' - 22 words
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Article244 1906-02-09 108 Th ere was a plentiful crop of petty cases in the police courts this morning. Two Klings were fined 31-50 each for having allowed their bullocks to graze by the, side of the road another Kling was brought up for having assaulted a rikishapuller but luckily escaped244 words
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Article, Illustration361 1906-02-09 108 The Kinta Meeting. (Echo Special.) B.itu Gaj th, 7th Feb.—The following are the entries for the Kinta Meeting First Day. 20ih Feb dO6. Race 1. Piety, Wallaroo, Warrior (late Shrapnel), Deduction, Marie, Little Mary. Race 3. Cadenas, Waihi, Bai Chester, Jim Gosper, Meros. Race 4. Kitty, Clive,361 words
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Article112 1906-02-09 108 Penang 7th February. (By courtes /<f the Chartered Bank London Demand Bank 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/44 3 Credit 2/-If 3 Documentary ...2/4/. Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs 173| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras, Demand Bank 173| 3 days’.Hgbt Private 176112 words
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Article193 1906-02-09 108 Belat Ti nMi n i c-g Co., Ld. 33 sales Bersawati Gold Aiming Co., Ld. ,‘i4 50— sellers Brich Rubber Syndicate, Ld. 375. premium buyers Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Ro., Ld i 9 50 sellers Duff Development, Co. 37.— sellers Fraser A Neave, LdBlo2.— buyers George Town Dispensary Howarth193 words
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Advertisement73 1906-02-09 108 Ano»her Case of Rheumatism Cured by Chx'imb.plain’s Pain Balm. The efficacy of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm in the relief oi rheumatism is being demonstrated daily. Parker Triplett, of Grigsbv, Virginia, U. S. A, says that Chamberlain’s Pain Bahn gave him permanent relief from rheumatism in the back when everything else failed,73 words
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Article290 1906-02-09 109 Aba.it Women. rfce Empress of Ifossia spends no less J 000 yearly <>■> perfumes, soaps, wafers, ordered almost entnely from Paris. The Empress of Germany is passmnatelv alt kinds officers, but tor some 0« has favoured orchids, of winch she possesses a great varmty. Tarlv Haldou,290 words
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