The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 23 February 1906
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Title Section21 1906-02-23 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 4. Penang, Friday, 23rd February, 1906. No. 8.21 words
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Advertisement344 1906-02-23 1 CONTENTS. i X X X X X X X X x Leaders. page. Miscellaneous— (Coat.) Page x The Election—ami afterl29 Caul on-Whampoa Railway 132 n i 4 r arisian Cinematograph 134 > The Crown Colonies and r r x Crown Vents 129 lhe Currencyl34 t r Iwo Mr. E. A.344 words
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Advertisement165 1906-02-23 2 Z* A*. A* r t Z F r# nMirrm *x*sj t i r I the I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDSTiON. 1’ «niuaan» 1 < r> Published the day prior to the departure ol each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States r news originally published in the165 words
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Article463 1906-02-23 129 Never (says 1 *ubltc Opinion) was there a more remarkable Election than the present. To say that it spells revolution is only to suggest that the character of the new Parliament will be in keeping with the verdict of the polls. The outstanding features of the contest463 words
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607 1906-02-23 129 (British Trade Journal, Ist J ait.) Now that new ministers are at the head of the Colonial Office, merchants and planters in the Crown Colonies will live in renewed hopes that some of the restrictions which hamper their activity will be relaxed. It seems(British Trade Journal, Ist J ait.) - 607 words
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Article223 1906-02-23 129 1 he other day there Crackers. was a convicton for the firing of crackers in Muntri Street. Of course the conviction was all right in point of law, as Muntri Street is within the prohibited area. We should like to point out, however, that, of late years, Muntri223 words
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Advertisement98 1906-02-23 129 Established June Ist, IJO3. pnblishedldaily (except Sundays.) at th k CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., N0.‘226—’232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILYZLOCAI [per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. VAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 188. Editor-in-Chief Chesney Duncan. Editor hl. F. Skertchly. Manager Ung Bok Hoey. LIM SENG HOOI, Managing98 words
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Article533 1906-02-23 130 Not the least sigThe Awakening nificant of the many of Far Cathay. signs that hina is throwing off the sloth of centuries, is the report that the Chinese women are agitating to lemove some of their disabilities, says the Globe. The position of the women in533 words
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Article88 1906-02-23 130 Th ere was a mild sensation in the Hongkong Bank this morning. A Chmaman was”paving in some money when another Chinaman, who was standing immediately alongside him, grabbed a bundle of no es of about a hundred dollars and attempted to make for the door. A bystander seized88 words
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Article104 1906-02-23 130 The New Cable. The Consul General for Siam courteously informs us that the cable recently got out by Messrs. Howarth Erskine Ltd. has been laid across the Straits separating the Island of Tongkah (Junk Ceylon) from the mainland of Taquatong and now there is direct telegraphic communication with Bangkok104 words
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Article382 1906-02-23 130 Lim 'Lek Sum, a Chinese Baba, was brought before Mr. Peel this morning on charges of (1) furious driving (2) escaping from legal custody and (3) cheating. From the story of the prosecution it appears that the accused went to Mr. W. 11. Rose’s residence and382 words
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Article167 1906-02-23 130 By the Hebe yesterday there arrived a couple of female Chinese dwarfs from Singapore, where they were on show and had a very successful time. One of them is abcut 3 feet, high, and though 78 years old and without a single tooth in her head is167 words
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Article470 1906-02-23 130 A most shocking tragedy was committed early this morning, says the Hongkong Telegraph of 3rd mst., when Mr. Chau Beng Chan, a young Singaporean, second excise officer of the Opium Farm and their representative at 'lai Po, New Territory, was foully murdered by a gang of armed470 words
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1686 1906-02-23 131 Full Text. OFFICIAL TRANSLATION. The full text of the new Treaty and 1 i xanftiv Agreement has been pubJapanese Foreign Office and iS itTllaiestv the Emperor of Japan ami flii Maiestv the Emperor of Chi a, desiring m adiustcm-tam matters of common concern '"owing1,686 words
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Article152 1906-02-23 132 —Japan Times. responding to the 26th day of tle t > moon of the 31st year of Kuang (Signed) Baron Komura Jutaro, Jusainmi, Grand Cordon of the Imperial Order of the Rising Suu, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Special Ambassador of His Majesty the Emperor of—Japan Times. - 152 words
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Article377 1906-02-23 132 Canton, January, 31. Chang Pat Sze, the promoter of the Whampoa-Canton Railway, who went down to the Straits for the purpose of raising the requisite funds for the construction of the line, is expected to return n a day oi two, he having, as reported, remitted a million377 words
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Article352 1906-02-23 132 UNIONISTS UNITED. Will Balfour be Opposed (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th Feb —Mr. Balfour, in his election address, says that a detailed explanation of his views is not needed, as his opinions are well known and recent events have made no change in them. The new Members of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 352 words
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Article103 1906-02-23 132 The Royal Marriage. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th I*eb. —Correspondence is proceeding in the Times on the subject of the marriage of King Alfonso and Princess Ena of Batteubyig. Ine Bishop of London wrote to the Times intimating that some protest had been in ide against what seemed to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 103 words
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Article22 1906-02-23 132 A Dust Storm. Sullied by Reuter.) I.oudou, 16th Feb.—All vessels passing through the Suez. Canal are detained bv a sandstorm( Sullied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article55 1906-02-23 132 Yellow Peril Hysteria. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 16th Feb. I he Neu: Xork Herald states that American troops are being sent to East Asia to be ready in case of necessity as .otherwise, the United States would be dependent upon the assistance of Japan against the Chinese(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's ” Service.) - 55 words
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Article94 1906-02-23 132 The Simmering Revolt. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th Feb. —No less than 207 soldiers and 279 inhabitants, including many women, are to be tried in connection witli the disorders at Krasnoyarsk, in Eastern Siberia. London, 16th Feb.—The Tsar has receiv ed a deputation of Buriates, beaded by the Priest(Supplied by Reuter.) - 94 words
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Article57 1906-02-23 132 Ex-President Decorated. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th Feb. —The Tsar has sent to ex-President Loubet the Order of St. Andrew, set in brilliants. London, 15th Feb.—Anti-militarist placards have been posted in Paris, inciting the conscripts against their officers, and have been torn down by the police. Two thousand three(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article76 1906-02-23 132 The Conference Blocked. (Supplied by Reuter London, 15th Feb.—Count Radowitz had a prolonged interview with M. Revoil at Algeciras yesterday and explained the Germ n views on the police question. London, 16 Feb.—ln the interview between Count Radowitz and M. Revoil the former used the most general terms and(Supplied by Reuter ) - 76 words
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Article45 1906-02-23 132 The Budget Committee. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th Feb—The Budget Committee of the Reichstag has rejected a vote for =£12,198 sterling to provide European Troops for East Africa. (The “Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 16th Fob.-—The Kaser goes to Kiel to-morrow en route for Copenhagen.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article33 1906-02-23 132 Die Native Trouble. (Supplied bi/ Reuter London, 16th Feb.—The Secretary for Native Afftirs of Nital has met the chiefs at Illoos, who promised to pay poll The strained situation is thus relieved.(Supplied bi/ Reuter ) - 33 words
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Article26 1906-02-23 133 I Another Election. (Supplied by R eu t er Tondou, 16th Feb.-Tlie Greek Chamber bM been dissolved and elections will be held on Bth April.(Supplied by Reuter-) - 26 words
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Article345 1906-02-23 133 A New Editor (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 16th Feb.—Sir Francis Cowley Burnaud has retired from the Editorship ot Punch and is succeeded by Mr. Uwen Seaman, the Assistant Editor. The Russian Consulate lias been leestablislied at Newchwang. Pumping operations on the Mikasa were commenced on tlie 10th. January. (treat(Supplied by Reuter.} - 345 words
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Article882 1906-02-23 133 Count Kadowitz had a prolonged interview with M. Revoil at Algeciras on the 14th instant and explained the German views on <he police question. Later-. Count Radowitz used only the most general terms and the question has made no progress.— Reuter. In view of Reuter’s news respecting882 words
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Article1233 1906-02-23 133 We are courteousThe Famine Fund, ly informed by Mr. E. M. Jan ion, Honorary Treasurer of the Japanese Famine Fund, that a sum of yen 3,500* was wired to Yokohama on the 15th instant as a first instalment from Penang. Further donations to the Fund are invited. It1,233 words
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Advertisement74 1906-02-23 133 Another Ca se of Rheumatism Cured ”y Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. in the reW C V Cbamb^a iu’s Pain Balm strated tkil l leuniat ‘s: i is being demonPain Bal’.» Ba J s that Chamberlain’s r heumatism BaVe n' n P ermaneut relief from else failed *1 ie bacb when everything74 words
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Article189 1906-02-23 134 The Parisian Cinematograph Show at the junction of Campbell Street with Penan» Road is still being rewarded with houses, this satisfactory result being d Ue to the general excellence of the pictuies exhibited. We paid another visit to the show last night and had a couple of hours’189 words
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Article437 1906-02-23 134 A Governumnt Gazette E,d raor dinar ij publishes the following order of His Excellency the Governor in Council under “The Coin Import and Export Ordinance 1903”: Whereas by section 3 of 'The Coin Import and Export Ordinance 1903, it is provided that it shall be lawful for the437 words
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Article676 1906-02-23 135 A Farewell Din er. Mb E A. Morphy, the Editor of the o .5 Times, passed' through Penang tobv on bis wav to England on a holiday, lie had a splendid send-off from Singapore, of which the free f’ess gives the following in the historv of676 words
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Article168 1906-02-23 135 Two men were asphyxiated in one of the borings for the railway extension in River Valley-Road, Singapore, on Friday- last. Ihe bore was 30 feet deep. It appears that the Javanese engine-driver in charge of the pulsometer for pumping out the shaft happened to let one of168 words
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Article481 1906-02-23 135 Mr. S. B. J. Skertchly writes as follows in the (Queenslander It is now suggested that the interesting Moiriories of the Chatham Islands [near New Zealand. were Polynesian immigrants antecedent to the coming of the Maories to New Zealand. I once bad as a travelling companion in Borneo481 words
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Article516 1906-02-23 135 The China Mail has this on the subject of the paramount importance of English as a, school study:— The failure of some Anglo-Chinese Colleges to turn out their students qualified to write and speak Chinese properly was recently commented upon in these columns. An English exchange516 words
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Advertisement59 1906-02-23 135 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. Teh fault of giving children medicine containing injurious substances, is sometimes more disastrous than thedisease from which they may be suffering. Every mother should know that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is perfectly safe for children to lake, as it contains nothing harmful. George Town Dispensary, General59 words
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Article185 1906-02-23 136 Relief Works. The authorities of the Forestry Bureau m the Department of Agriculture ami Commerce are taking measures to give employment to the sufferers m the famine-stricken districts in the North East. The authorities are encouraging the manufacture ot charcoal by selling trees at a special185 words
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Article410 1906-02-23 136 The following is not a bad specimen of Baboo English: Honored Sir,—Last evening while peregrinating throughout the city, I am hearing from friend, who was likewise enjoying evening zephyrs that vacancy took place in your Highness office by death of Babu poor man lam greatly sorrowful for his410 words
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Article107 1906-02-23 136 Chinese Labour. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 16th Feb.—lt is stated that a difference has arisen in the Cabinet on the subject of the proposed reference ol the question of the Chinese in the Transvaal to the Transvaal Legislature, the advanced section protesting that such action would be a breach(Supplied by Reuter.) - 107 words
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Article58 1906-02-23 136 Still at a Deadlock. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th Feb—lt is reported from Berlin that mediation in the Algeciras Conference would be premature at this juncture as direct Franco-German negotiations may yet not prove fruitless. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's' Serves.) Berlin, 17th Feb.—Germany will permit neither a French nor a(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article123 1906-02-23 136 Shipping, Wedding, and Hysteria. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th Feb. —The United States Senate has passed a Shipping Bill creating a Naval Volunteer Force and subsidising thirteen mail services, including those to China and Japan. Miss Roosevelt's wedding was rehearsed at the White House yesterday, the President, the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 123 words
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Article41 1906-02-23 136 1 Punitive Measures. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th Feb.—Two Natal natives concerned in the murders have been courtmaitialled and shot in the presence of their tribe. The kraals and crops of the natives implicated in the murders have been destroyed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article33 1906-02-23 136 Tremendous Earthquake. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th Feb.—The Colombian earthquake has lasted for a week, many towns in northern Ecuador and southern Colombia have been partially wrecked and hundreds have perished.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article38 1906-02-23 136 Dearth of Officers. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th I eb. —It is officially nounced at Ottawa that owing to the defi. ciency of qualified Canadians it is necessary to appoint several British officers to the Canadian Militia.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article49 1906-02-23 136 Mission Attacked. (Suppled by Reuter.) London, 16th Feb. —The Shanghai correspondent of the Standard reports that a mission station at Nganking (on the yangfze) has been attacked, but there was no loss of life. London, 16th Feb. —The Chinese Imperial Mission has left the United States for Hamburg.(Suppled by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article43 1906-02-23 136 Russian Anxiety. (The “Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 17th Feb. —The Novoe Vremya expresses anxiety regarding the fate of the East Siberian Expedition of the London Geographical Society, whose leader promised President Roosevelt to hoist the American flag in a new continent.(The “Ostasiatischer Lloyd's " Service.) - 43 words
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Article277 1906-02-23 136 The Army Bill. r lhe Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 17th Feb. —The Austrian Chamber has accepted the Army Bill. A new pumping apparatus supplied by Hayward, Tyler and Co., London, is now in use at the Sungei Besi Mines, of which Mr. A. G. Mackie is the Manager. It(rlhe “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 277 words
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Advertisement48 1906-02-23 136 Every Bottle Guaranteed. This is done with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and if you are not satisfied after using two-thirds of the bottle according to directions, return wlmt is left and your money will be refunded. George Town Dispensary, General Agents, and for sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.48 words
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Advertisement63 1906-02-23 136 Be Quick Not a minute should be lost when a CDiis t shows symptoms of croup. ChamberL’jjyg Cough Remedy given as soon as Roy becomes hoarse, or even after the wa y was cough appears, will prevent the attj pointed never fails, and is pleasant and safe a j given63 words
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Article596 1906-02-23 137 ■fhiuL'S Moroccan seem to be going lad to worse. On Friday news "anatinn- from Berlin was, as nienin last isSUe t 0 ‘'‘f effect that Germany can approve of •oL a French nor Franco-bpainsli "eneral mandate in respect of the Mo- cm Police Force, while tins morning L596 words
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Article1105 1906-02-23 137 Bis Dat Qui Cito Dat. 5 if only those who doubtless intend to co-operate in alleviating the sufferings and misery at present prevailing in the northern provinces of Japan would do so promptly their donations would, ipso facto, be of double value to our friends and allies in1,105 words
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Article206 1906-02-23 138 pENANo From the report of Mr. Gottlieb, Assistant Registrar, on the wmkimr oi the Registry of Joint St >ek Companies, Penang, during 1905, it appears that loin ne.\ C_»mpanies were registered during the year, namely, the Brieh Rubber Syndicate, I,united, Uherok Khan, Limited, Wellington Estate Company, Limited,206 words
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Article340 1906-02-23 138 We have to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a copy of the Journal of the Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association for 1904—1905. This number teems with items of interest from beginning to end, to the lay as well as to the medical mi d. Dr. T.340 words
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Article155 1906-02-23 138 The Ann iai General Mating of the Members of the Cre.->cent I'oo’b, i (Jud was held yesterday evening at the Club house. J U the absence of the President, the chair was occupied bv Mr. Syed Idi< se, Ihe ice p.esident, and there was a large attendance155 words
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Article447 1906-02-23 138 Old Boys’ Evening. On Saturday evening last a large number of ex-pupils of the Anglo-Chinese School held a reunion in the large hall of the School ami a very pleasant evening was spent. 'Die proceedings commenced with an organ recital, The Choristers,” by Mrs. Pykett. The Principal then447 words
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Article175 1906-02-23 138 To Being out New Battleships' The N. Y. K. Steamer lyo Marti o a tain Win. Thompson, ariived this from Yokohama via Kobe, Aloji, Hongkon» and Singapore bound for London, lyo Mun is the first Japanese mail steamer to call here since the war. She is taking175 words
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Article416 1906-02-23 138 The Maude-Koch Wedding. The first Church of England marriage ceremony at Teiuk Anson took place ou Saturday last, the cont racting parties being Mr.MauriceDouglas Maude, the popular manager of Cicely Rubber Estate, and Miss Zinia liene Lily, second daughter of Mr. J E. Koch,ythe surveyor. 'Die ceremony was416 words
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Article95 1906-02-23 139 .1.« bill of of 11,8 Cbh ese lUel Pri D Arthur at Hongkong was to* Sharks Ims. .> piaeoii Eggs aud Spinach. 3. °Fillers of Garoup>. 4 Stewed Lichen. 5. Minced Quail and Lettuce, q Crab Rolls. Hashed Chicken and Walnuts. s. Roast Teal. q Pigeon95 words
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Article405 1906-02-23 139 Selangor. (From Our Oivn Correspondent.) The Perak correspondent of the Malay Mail iu referring to the death of Mr. Noel Ridgeway, presumably from malaria, at Suugei Raia, thought it was time the F. M. S. Government adopted the Indian system of supplying quinine at Post Offices at outstations405 words
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Article1166 1906-02-23 139 Friday, I6:h February. (Straits Times.) PRESENT. His Excellency the Governor. Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g. Hon. E. L. Brockman (Act. Col. Secretary). Hon. J. R. Innes (Act. Attorney-General). Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. A. Murray, c.E., m.i.c.e. (Col. Engineer). Hon. G.1,166 words
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Article119 1906-02-23 140 His Excellency remarkel that there was no need for his reservation as Tanjong Pagar was now Crown propertv. The proposed amendment was not pressed. The Bill went through the Committee stage. Dealing wrm Undesirables. Several amendments on the following Bills, left over from last meeting, were119 words
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Article110 1906-02-23 140 A telegram from Peking, published in oue of the Japanese vernacular papers recently, states that there is a very distinct anti-Japauese current of feeling noticeable iu Peking and elsewhere in China. Some Chinese writers in Canton are said, the wire continues, to declare that Japan designs110 words
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Article276 1906-02-23 140 January Output. Tim output for last mouth only reached 6,846.94 pikuls against 7,449.37 pikuls iu the. month before. The approximate value of the metal is returned at $570,350.41 on which duty was aiMSsed to the extent of $78,814.54. The average rates were: 'fin* 83.30 per pikul. Duty276 words
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Article226 1906-02-23 140 A STRANGE LMI DENT. French and German Demands. (Supplied by Hauler.) London, 17th Feb.—A curious me dent has taken place at Manchica, near Melilla, in Morocco, where the French have established a factory. The Moorish cruiser Turki shelled and pursued the French steamer Zenith, which was calling at Manchica.(Supplied by Hauler.) - 226 words
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Article77 1906-02-23 140 Lord Roberts’ Manifesto. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th Feb.—Lord Roberts has issued a manifesto defining the policy of the National Service League and urging military instruction as a part of school instruction and thereafter compulsory universal naval or military training for a period of four mouths. (The Ostasiatischer(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article82 1906-02-23 140 The Liberal Attitude. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th Feb.—ln view of Mr. Balfour’s tariff declarations, the City Liberals have now decided to oppose his election to Parliament. At a Labour demonstration at Queensball Mr. Keir Hardy repudiated the idea of an understanding being arrived at with the lariff Reformers(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article40 1906-02-23 140 The Late President (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th Feb.—M. Dubost has been elected President of the French Senate. London, 18th Feb.—The Franco-Russian Commercial Treaty ha» passed the French Senate. London, 19th Feb.—Ex-President Lou bet formally vacated the Elysee vesterdav.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article39 1906-02-23 140 The Financial Situation (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 18th Feb. —The Russian Imperial Bank is considering the decline in Funds and allows its forwarding agents six months’ special credit against bills deposited, thus facilitating their dealings with securities.(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 39 words
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Article25 1906-02-23 140 The Royal Tour. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th Feb.—The Duke and Duchess of Connaught have paid a visit to Talana Hill at Ladysmith.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article23 1906-02-23 140 Miss Roosevelt’s Marriage. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th Feb. —Mis« Alice Roosevelt has been married to Mr. Nicholas Longworth at Washington.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article27 1906-02-23 140 A New Peeress. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th Feb.—Lord De Clifford was yesterday married to Miss Eva Carrington, the "Gibson Girl of the Aldwich Theatre.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article349 1906-02-23 140 Kinta Meeting (Echo Special.) Batu Gajah, 19th Feb.—The betting on the big race to-morrow is 5 to 4 agst Jim Gosper 2 to 1 agst Cadenas 5 to 2 agst Meros 4 to 1 agst Waihi and Barcliester. Some people go through the world pouring out truth as though349 words
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Article684 1906-02-23 141 VestebdaY attention was drawn in this column to the fact that five days 0 Germany declared she could apnyove of neither a French nor FrancoSpanish general mandate in respect of Hie Moroccan Police Force, while on the 19th Reuter reported that Count Radowitz’s (the German representative a the684 words
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Article1116 1906-02-23 141 It seems strange, yet it would appear to be perfectly true, that the means of controlling the milk supply of Ipoh, lerak, are far in advance of any weapons at the disposal of the Penang authorities. That, at least, is what may be gathered from a leader appearing1,116 words
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Article107 1906-02-23 142 The following persons in Perak are certificated Automobile Drivers Names. Cars in Use. I*. G. Edgir Oldsmobile Albion Dr. R M. C< mnolly Wolsely C. E. Donaldson Oldsmobile If. J. Cooper Albion W. Wallace Cook De Dion E. A. Hodges Albion G. Ritchie Oldsmobile G. Craig Oldsmobile W. H.107 words
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Article421 1906-02-23 142 Perak. A Perak correspondent informs us that lhe Chinese servants of the officials and European residents of Ipoh, Kam par and Gopeng hare, in conjunction with the bul-lock-cart drivers, formed a secret society which is giving much trouble to employers, servants going on strike and generally misbehaving themselves.421 words
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Article199 1906-02-23 142 Bv the N.D.L. steamer Chief Detective Inspector 11. Perrett leaves im home on twelve months’ sick leave, says Uh Free Prev. Mr. Perrett lias done seven years’ continuous service in the Colony and this has had a serious effect on bis health, which finally broke down with199 words
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Article357 1906-02-23 142 Small-Pox. Calcutta, sth February. Last week the number of deaths from small-pox in Calcutta took a sharp upward turn, 102 deaths being recorded against 55 in the preceding week. There were, however, no deaths due to this cause among Europeans, and only one among Eurasians, the deaths occurring357 words
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Article387 1906-02-23 142 Cheah— Tan. Last evening the residence of Mr. Cheali Gnoh Aw was a scene of great festivity, the occasion being the celebration of the marriage of Miss Tan Kim Seok to Mr. Cheah Moh Seng, the eldest son of Mr. Cheah Ngoh Aw, the proprietor of chop Poh Hin387 words
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Article2156 1906-02-23 143 "Mr Dearest Fanny,-Penang growing M to date little place now, tor we <)Ulte n hare several motor ears of sorts and ““''l motor fire-engine. Some of the cars <u”e modern oues-others are notare 1 seem to be equally good TXg a dist and frightening horses, ‘V? the fire-engine2,156 words
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Article185 1906-02-23 144 Opening of Parliament. {Supplied, by Reuter.) Loudou, 20th Feb.—-The opening of Par--1 lament was accompanied by the usual ceremonial, but it was shorn of some of ils splendour,owing to the Court being in mourning for the King of Denmark, and the absence of Queen Alexandra, the Prince and Princess{Supplied, by Reuter.) - 185 words
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Article52 1906-02-23 144 Deadlock Continues. {The (Jsteufiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 20th Feb. —In accordance with the German proposals, France agrees to the Sultan appointing the Moroccan police, but stipulates that the officers are to be only French or Spanish. Germany refuses to agree to this stipulation and demands the co-operation of a{The “ (Jsteufiatischer Lloyd's Service.) - 52 words
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Article68 1906-02-23 144 A Political Crisis. (Supplied by Ueu'e.r.) London, 20th Feb—The Budapest Diet being surrounded by troops, the Royal Commissioner sen! in a rescript, dissolving lhe Diet and reserving the question of summoning another Diet. The Lower House unaninioimly returned the rescript unopened, and adjourned. The delegate of the Commissioners subsequently(Supplied by Ueu'e.r.) - 68 words
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Article34 1906-02-23 144 Change of Presidents. (The Osins ia Use her Lloyds Service.) Berlin, 20th Feb -President Loubet yesterday relinquished his office and President Fallieres took over. M. Bouvier formally resigned and the Ministry was reconstituted.(The Osins ia Use her Lloyds Service.) - 34 words
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Article18 1906-02-23 144 Generals Recalled. 4 {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th Feb.—Generals Kuropatkin and Batianoff have been recalled from Manchuria{Supplied by Reuter.) - 18 words
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Article49 1906-02-23 144 The Roumanian Dispute. {Supplied by Reuter 1 London, 19th Feb—A great meeting has been held at Athens to protest against the action of Koumania in expelling the Greeks. The Government took no part in the movement declaring that it was striving to obtain a direct understanding with Koumania.{Supplied by Reuter 1 - 49 words
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Article22 1906-02-23 144 Arrival at Yokohama. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th Feb.—The Garter Mission, under Prince Arthur of Connaught, has reached Yokohama.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article28 1906-02-23 144 Meets Duke of Cumberland. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 20th Feb—The Kaiser met the Duke of Cumberland at Copenhagen, but only a courteous conversation took place.(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) - 28 words
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Article23 1906-02-23 144 4 The New Bank. 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th Feb.—The Emperor Menelik has officially opened the Bank of Abyssinia at Adisabeba.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article18 1906-02-23 144 Revolution Brewing. {The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 20th Feb. —The Venezuelans are showing a tendency towards revolution.{The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 18 words
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Article267 1906-02-23 144 More Earthquakes. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th Feb.—Earthquakes are also reported from Jamaica and severe shocks have been experienced in St. Vincent. A Chinaman was found drowned in the well at the market at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. 4. The Malay Mail hears that the bakau is in{Supplied by Reuter.) - 267 words
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Article455 1906-02-23 144 Th EKE are many things that our railway folk might do for tin* convenience of passengers, which would not only make travel more comfortable for all concerned, but would tend to prevent trouble and so lighten the labours of the railway officials themselves. J? or instance, it must455 words
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Article604 1906-02-23 144 It may be of interest to recall at this juncture a, of the Times comment upJm the calm, logical, dignified, ami J perfectly courteous deliverance of Af. Rouvier, th® French Prime Minister and Minister for foreign Affairs, upofi the vexed Morocco question in the Chamber about seven weeks604 words
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Article89 1906-02-23 145 In Lie arrival of the steamer Agamemnon irom Liverpool yesterday Hie Captain reported to the police that two davs previously Mr. W. If. Richardson, purser, was found missing.» On search being made traces were found which seemed to point to the fact that on the previous night89 words
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Article485 1906-02-23 145 Presentation of an Address. A pleasing little ceremony took place at the offices of Messrs. Belin, Meyer Co., Ltd., this morning, when the Chinese Merchants and Traders of Penang presented an addiess to Mr. Otto Sielcken on the occasion ol his departure lor Eurooe. Among those present485 words
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Article76 1906-02-23 145 111-Treatment of Chinese. Ihe Matnichi has received the following telegram irom its correspondent at Peking: —The Chinese in Jiva and other parts of the Dutch East Indies, who now number 300,009, complain of being harassed and maltreated by the Dutch, as there are no Chinese representatives to whom they76 words
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Article382 1906-02-23 145 The tin statistics for the past year aie now available. The following is a brief summary 1905. 1904. Output. Output. Pikuls. Pikuls. Perak 446,781.52 450,670.33 Selangor 289,866.74 304,701.16 Negri Sembilan 85,132.60 85,688.41 Pahang 34,879.10 28,067.90 The above results thus I ncrease Decrease Pikuls. Pikuls.382 words
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Article962 1906-02-23 146 SPEECH FROM THE THRONE. 1 Criticism of the Address by Heater.) London, 20th Feb. —ln his speech at the opening of Parliament His Majesty, after referring to the lamented death of King Christian, said “The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting as many portions of my vast Indianby Heater.) - 962 words
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Article336 1906-02-23 146 Still Fencing over the Police Question, Supplied by Heater.) London, 20th Feb.—Germany suggests that the Moroccan police should be under the supervision of the Diplomats Body at while France intimates that she will accept, a, foreign, but not a German Inspector-General, who would bean intermediary between the Powers and( Supplied by Heater.) - 336 words
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Article47 1906-02-23 146 Reception in Tokio. (Supplied by Heater.) Loudon, 21st. Feb. —The Mikado did Prince Arthur of Connaught unparalleled honour by meeting him at the railway station at Tokio, instead of first receiving him in the Palace. The Prince received an enthusiastic ovation from the populace.(Supplied by Heater.) - 47 words
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Article30 1906-02-23 146 American Commercial Treaty. (The Ostasiaiischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 21st Feb. —The German-American Provisory Commercial Treaty will be laid before the Reichstag on Thursday and will most certainly be accepted.(The “ Ostasiaiischer Lloyd's ” Service.) - 30 words
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Article21 1906-02-23 146 A Repudiation. (The Ostasiaiischer Lloyd's” Service.) Berlin, 21st Feb.—The Chinese Minister at Washington repudiates the anti-German utterances ascribed to him.(The “ Ostasiaiischer Lloyd's” Service.) - 21 words
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Article25 1906-02-23 146 Ministerial Resignations ('The Ostasiatiscner Lloyd's” Service.) Berlin, 21st Feb.—The Russian Minister of Commerce, M. Timireniaseff, and the Minister of Traffic, M. Namschagejeff, have resigned.('The “ Ostasiatiscner Lloyd's” Service.) - 25 words
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Article18 1906-02-23 146 Parliament Dissolved. (The Ostasiaiischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin 21st Feb.—The Hungarian Parliament has been dissolved after scandalous scenes.(The “ Ostasiaiischer Lloyd's ” Service.) - 18 words
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Article28 1906-02-23 146 More Arbitration. (The Ostasiaiischer Lloyd's” Service.) Berlin, 21st Feb.—The dispute between the I nited States and Venezuela l jaB been efured to the Hague Tribunal for arbitration.♦ (The “ Ostasiaiischer Lloyd's” Service.) - 28 words
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Article14 1906-02-23 147 More Uneasiness (Suppled bp Reuter.) have gone into laager aeveral p a^ t(Suppled bp Reuter.) - 14 words
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Article236 1906-02-23 147 (Echo Special.) Batu (rajah, 21st February.—The fullowing are the results of yesterday’s racing Race 1. Marie 1 Warrior Piety II 3 Won bv four lengths. Time, 1.48--. Tote, $B. Race 2. Bluebell 1 Satisfaction 2 Carona 3 Wou by a length and a halt. 'l ime 2.0. Tote,236 words
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Article607 1906-02-23 147 Our purse-proud younger sister Singapore, who now rules our destinies, only too often seems to lose sight of the fact that the older Settlement of Penang is still in existence and, if her memory is occasionally jogged upon the subject, generally appears to be of the607 words
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Article1631 1906-02-23 147 Negotiations as between Germany and France in connection with the organisation and control of the Moroccan Police Force appeared yesterday to have reached that stage which is commonly designated a deadlock. After conceding several points in the game to her rival, Fiance agreed to the Sultan1,631 words
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Obituary232 1906-02-23 147 Obituary. Vice-Admiral Grenfell (Supplied bp Reuter.) t Mdoii 20th Feb. —The death is anXd Of. V.ce-Admiral Harry TremenbeereGrenfell.CM.G. Mr. J. A. McCall. Uudou. 20th Feb -The death is an„ounMd of Mr. John A. McCall, ex-Presul-eat of the New York Life Assurance Company. Obituary. Mu. Chow Ah Tan A sudden death232 words
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Article353 1906-02-23 148 Subscription List. '1 he following donations to the Japanese Famine Relief Fund, initiated by the Hon’ble J. K. Birch, Resident Councillor, have been received to date Messrs. Ban Joo Hin Mr. Gan Ngoh Bee sqq Messrs. Bousfead A Co. 250 W. Mans-field Co. 250 Schmidt, Kustermann A353 words
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Advertisement108 1906-02-23 148 Travellers Find Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Everywhere. Air. C. W. Eckerman, manager of the Smith-Premier 'Typewriter Co. at Omaha, Nebraska, U. S. A., who is a staunch friend of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, says: “I h ive taken particulir notice that this remedy seems to be carried by drug stores in all108 words
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Article376 1906-02-23 149 WHO IS LYING Look On J his (Kobe, 28th January.) TO THE EDITOR OF THE CHRONICLE. c IK —We take the liberty of informing that we are in receipt of a telegram “‘“the North!.- Lloyd Head Office in nZeii to the effect that Baron Suyematsu Borises the statement to be376 words
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Article653 1906-02-23 149 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Sir —From what has recently appeared in the columns of your local contemporary anent representatives on the Municipal Council in the future, it would appear that no provision whatever is made for men like our present• most respected representative Dr.653 words
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Article127 1906-02-23 149 MORE FENCING. I Germany Ignores France. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st February. —It is the general opinion in Paris that the failure of the Algeciras Conference is inevitable, the French and German views on the crucial question of the policing of Morocco being irreconcilable. London, 22nd Feb.— The French(Supplied by Reuter.) - 127 words
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Article46 1906-02-23 149 Effect on South African Shares. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st Feb.—There is a continued heavy fall in Kaffirs on account of the Government’s policy and difficulties are apprehended on Thursday, which is settling day. Since the 22nd January forty leading shares have depreciated eighteen millions.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article90 1906-02-23 149 Half the Garrison Massacred. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st Feb. Au expedition from Lagos is toing to Sokoto, where fanatics have killed a company of mounted troops, constituting practically half the garrison, and five white officers, including Mr. Hillary, the political officer, and Lieutenants Scott and Blackwood. It is(Supplied by Reuter.) - 90 words
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Article42 1906-02-23 149 The President’s Message. (The “Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 22nd Feb,—President Fallieres, m his message to the French Senate, accentuates the solidity of the Republic and its cordial relations with all the Powers and appeals to the democratic principles of the people.(The “Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 42 words
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Article55 1906-02-23 149 The Railway Loan, (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22nd Feb.—lt is officially announced that the Hongkong Loan has been covered al prices varying from 99 to 100. Nevertheless, the underwriters had to take up nearly seventy per cent, of the loan. The 77/zo.s at!ributes this to the fact that the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article116 1906-02-23 150 A Fatal Explosion. (The ostasia! isc her Lloyds Service.) Berlin, 22nd Feb. —An explosion lias occurred in the Barracks at Khartoum, resulting in the loss of manv lives. The American cruisers Galveston (3,200 tons) and Chattanooga, (3,200 tons) have been ordered to proceed to Chinese waters. It is reported(The ** ostasia! isc her Lloyds Service.) - 116 words
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Article43 1906-02-23 150 Marriage. At, Telok Anson, by the Res. J. B. Bourne Chaplain of All Saints, Tai ping, Perak, on 17th February, Maurice Douglas Maude, of Cicely Estate, to Zima Irene Lily, second «laughter of Mr. J. G. Koch. District Surveyor, Lower Perak.43 words
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Article118 1906-02-23 150 Penang, 22nd February. (By courtesy of the Chartered Hank London Demand Bank ...2/4 r 4 months.’ sight Bank ...2/4/« 3 Credit ..2/4f 3 Documentary ...2/4} Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 173 A 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank J 73| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras, Demand Bank118 words
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Article201 1906-02-23 150 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ld. Cd sales Bersawaii Gold Mining C"., Lt. ***** sellers i Bneh Rubber Syndicate, Ld. 850. premium Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Minimt 1 Co., Ld. t 9,—buyers I Duff Development Co. 87. sellers J Fraser A Neave, Ld 8103. buyers 1 George Town Dispensary B’-6. Erskine,201 words
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Article216 1906-02-23 150 Gold leaf G/. B.Pepper (W. Coast 31 bs.">oz.) out oj stock White Pepper 28|. sales Trang Pepper 18.—Zn/yers Cloves (picked) 40.— sales Mace 75— sellers Mace Pickings 65.— sellers Nutmegs 110 s 32. sales f No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar 2 no stock. Basket 3.20 nominal I'.i.pioCii Flour 2.10216 words
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Advertisement24 1906-02-23 150 Nobels Explosives: GELIGNITE, DETONATORS, FUSES. SPORTING CARTRIDGES. Sandilands, Buttery Co., Sole Agents, Penang F.M.S. Aylesbury Ga. land, Sub-Agents, Perak. Magazines at Penang and Ipoh.24 words
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Advertisement80 1906-02-23 150 mam 4 it Manila Cigars. Brand: Aquila del Mundo, ash price Londres IDO $2 4J Cogchas IDD 2 41 Brand La Commercial. Cash price. Londres 100 $2 61 High Life 50 1 81 Egyptian Cigarettes. Cash price. Effendi 100 $1 43 Pacha 100 203 Cleopatra 100 243 Ismail 100 28480 words
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Advertisement1251 1906-02-23 151 ver 11 se me nt s. THE ONU J I Chartered Bank of India, J IMederlandeche Handel Australia and China. Maatschappij. William»- Pink P'lls. INCORPORATED BY KOYA I. j Fresh SiNGAi'OBB Evidence. CHARTER. During the I"* 1 lew years abundant and (abt. 750,000) convincing evidence has come to light piov-1,251 words
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Advertisement269 1906-02-23 152 lex k a 4*> <■ K > o h KTO k rm!- XX *7337/>3>/< K > '•'< *£*> (>Xv C# W 4£'- i (hep fey fey y i J.<>•4>•> z i The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. ’I E ™Z™ PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. 1 1 Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,' 1 “SIN POE,’'269 words
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