The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 2 March 1906
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Title Section20 1906-03-02 149 STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy. 40 cents. Vol. 4*. Penang, Friday, 2nd March, 1906. No. 9.20 words
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Advertisement301 1906-03-02 149 I zz// Z/////Z/////ZZ///,,/Z/,Z/Z/////,//,/////,,////,/,/,///Z/,/Zy//////Z//Z/Z/Z/ Z/// ///Z////Z///,Z fZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ 'A//«///////A I CONTENTS. I 1 I I Leaders: page. Miser- llanecus—(CokL) Page I A Tale of Taps 151 Mr. SJeah Liang Scab’s Garden Party 157 I Our Water Supply 155 The Harbour Scheme 158 I Tariff T'Utlis 162 Parisian Cinematograph 160 I The Famine301 words
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Advertisement149 1906-03-02 150 5 THE I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. |1 Published the day prior to the departure oi each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States fc news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all important news from various parts of the Far East, j including149 words
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Article688 1906-03-02 151 lx far-away England the bete noire of the householder is the plumber and glazier. He is looked upon as the impersonation of procrastination and extortion, and the comic and other papers make much copy out of him. In Penang we are free from the plumber and688 words
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Article411 1906-03-02 151 We read in the Japan Sensational Mail that certain vernaProceediiigs. cular journals have published statements to the effect that the Russian Government has instituted criminal proceedings against General Dessino and Mr. Pavlow on a charge of making away with public money. One of the counts is said to411 words
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23 1906-03-02 151 is at present in the Malay States on a muchneeded holiday.23 words
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Article30 1906-03-02 151 is to hand re the salvage of the M. M. steamer Coabauy, which vessel lies stranded on Pulo Canton. She is considered to be a hopeless wreck.30 words
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Article26 1906-03-02 151 found- ered off Okushiri island on the 12th inst. The captain of the vessel ami twenty members of the crew were drowned.26 words
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40 1906-03-02 151 If goes under the style of the “Anglo-Java Rubber Company” with a capital of 300,000 guilders. Mr. R. N. Bingley is head director, and Mr. W. O. Burt is managing director.40 words
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Article43 1906-03-02 151 under date 8th February, reports the killing of thirty six more of the enemy in action last month. Nine of them fell on being surprised in a lurking place. In this engagement a woman ami child were also killed.43 words
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Article51 1906-03-02 151 at Vladivostok recently reported to the Waiwupu that the total losses sustained by Chinese on account of the riots last. November amounted to 5,505,000 taels. The Rossi m Minister, M. Pokotilow, is, however, only willing to acknowledge 5,000,000 taels ami so the Waiwupu is demanding the51 words
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Article83 1906-03-02 151 the American re- presentative at the court ofjthe Emperor of China, has sent an alarming cablegram to Washington concerning the condition', in China. He says that if the sentiment of many millions of the Chiu, se does not change speedily the world may look for the most terrible83 words
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Advertisement109 1906-03-02 151 Strwits Echo xnWiW Jr ffi Ttf _.'j W WhiK'Wj \4B PnblishedMaily (except Sundays.) at tub CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No.‘226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: $24 per annum DAILYILOGAI OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. wait EDITION (Post Free) «15 MA CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 188. Editor-in-Chief Chesney Duncan. Editor E. F. Skertchly. Manager109 words
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Article171 1906-03-02 152 Orders of the Day. (Friday, %aid February, HFti.) 1. Motion by the Acting Colonial Secretary “That this Council approves the acceptance of the tender of Sir John Jackson Limited for the construction for a sum of XI,030,693 of the works for the improvement of Singapore Harbour as proposed171 words
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Article377 1906-03-02 152 St. Xavier’s vs. M. S. G. St. Xavier’s Goal-keeper Vivian O’Hara Full-backs Samuel Wills and George Wills Half-backs T. Williams, Tooug Chin Henry Oliverio Forwards Hock Huat, K. Swee Chin, C. O’Hara, Oo Kek B. Me. Iiityre. A football match was played yesterday at the Sepoy Lines between St.377 words
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Article30 1906-03-02 152 has demanded of Russia 1he right to station a Chinese Consul at ladivostock Io look after Chinese interests there. At present China has only a Commercial Agent at Vladivostock.30 words
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Article54 1906-03-02 152 proprietor ot Ihe Bang- kok Dispensary and of the Ice and Soda Water Works in Klong Poh Yome, died in that city on the 12th instant. Mr. Flicker had been suffering from an affection of the lungs for some considerable time. The deceased had been in Bangkok54 words
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Article62 1906-03-02 152 women had rather a desperate light in Campbell Street last night. In the struggle No. 1 stabbed No. 4 with a penknife on her left eve, while the other two beat her most unmercifully. As No. 1 did not appear at the court this morning a warrant was62 words
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Article266 1906-03-02 152 carried away from these sunny regions Mr Robert Young, who, after a residence of close upon 21 years in the Gorgeous East —seventeen of which have been spent in Penang—is proceeding to merrie, merrie England for a few months’ well-earned rest and recreation.266 words
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Article840 1906-03-02 152 Relief Association takes Action in Tokyo. At the Seiyo ken, Tsukiji, on 1st February, there was a meeting of Japanese gentlemen who form the Tokyo Committee of the Relief Association in connection with the Famine in the three north-eastern prefectures. It was decided to issue an840 words
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Advertisement69 1906-03-02 152 Another Case of Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. 1 he efficacy of Chamberlain’s Pam Balm in the relief of rheumatism is being demonstrated daily. Parker Triplett, of Grigsby Virginia, U. S. A., says that Chamberrain’s Pam Balm gave him permanent relief from rheumatism in the back when else failed,69 words
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Obituary303 1906-03-02 152 obulary. > M. B. Mulluji Sahib. News has been received from Sural (near Bombay) of the death of Mohamed Burhanudeen Mulluji Sahib, which took place there on the morning of the 21st inst at the advanced age of Go years. Deceased, who belonged to the Shiah sect of Muslims, was303 words
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25 1906-03-02 153 Our Volunteers will have to wake up now and look to their laurels.25 words
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Article32 1906-03-02 153 who was charged with using criminal force and refusing to piv a rikisha fare was brought up before Mr. Peel this morning and was mulcted in the sum of $3.32 words
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Article39 1906-03-02 153 who were indulging in a gentle flutter at a game of dice at No. 57 Rope Walk were pounced upon by Inspector Carrol last night. On appearing before the magistrate this morning they were tined *2 each.39 words
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Article33 1906-03-02 153 had to face the music this morning for being in possession of morphia solution ami syringe. He pleaded guilty and was sent to ‘prison for two months.33 words
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Article44 1906-03-02 153 i naval survey ship Rambler armed at Cavite, Manila Bay, on the i iinst. lhe Rambler has been on survey «uty in the southern waters of the PhilipPine islands and pul into Cavite to repieUdi her bunker coal. Shu left shortly «itwrwards.44 words
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Article33 1906-03-02 153 t,leGeri «an Phranaag aq S la u k' struck an uncharted rock in Smm Upper Gulf, near Koh Lan. The u is a S follows:— Latitude. 12.54: 100.47’ E. True bearings33 words
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Article55 1906-03-02 153 Captain H IT t er Wref. u arrived at SiugaM Inch T«e s <U y afternoon 7 7, the oads Sh afil H tlle Dee, *1 to leivu r lese vessels are expeetw>u nroblii 01 tu ,la v Tli0 y 4X„dt y C “«>'>'Pani«d' by tlie55 words
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Article478 1906-03-02 153 1 our Millions Raised To Build Canton-Hankow Kailway. Ten thousand people gathered at a general meeting of Chinese at Canton, on the 10th day of the 1st moon, to discuss the question of the construction, solely by Chinese capital, of the Canton-Hankow Kailway. Seveial oiators addressed the478 words
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Article28 1906-03-02 153 a Malay was up before the Court to-day for exposing for sale iish unfit for human consumption at Carnarvon Street. Accused pleaded guilty and was lined $5.28 words
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Article106 1906-03-02 153 known as the Devil’s Dyke, five miles from Brighton, have been purchased by the proprietors of the Lyceum. It is proposed to turn the Devil’s Dyke into a country home for jaded Londoners. '1 here is already an hotel on the property, and a farmhouse which106 words
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Article49 1906-03-02 153 I lie tin yield m Banka which was 19,770 piculs in November last rose to 23,114 piculs in December Live hundred contract coolies were imported from Singapore in December against 230 in the previous month. The labour force at the end of the vear was 11,325 strong.49 words
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Article92 1906-03-02 153 Queen s Gift to the Mikado. Queen Alexandra’s present to the Emperor of Japan, conveyed by Prince Arthur of Connaught, is the latest portrait of herself with her pretty Japanese dog, Togo, on her knee. If is a panel picture with her Majesty’s signature in one corner, and the frame92 words
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Article27 1906-03-02 153 was arrested yesterday for being in possession of six tahils of illicit chandu valued at $15. Defendant pleaded guilty this morning and was fined $150.27 words
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Article28 1906-03-02 153 constable raided No. 317, Bridge Street, and arrested six Chinese who were having a game of Chap-ji-ki* They pleaded guilty and were fined $2 each.28 words
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Article88 1906-03-02 153 is rather prevalent among the community in Bangkok just now, probablv because the authorities neglect to take ordinary precautions. But the way in which the stress are strewn with “joss-paper” and the way- in which Chinese coffins are daily being borne through the streets point to the idea thjit88 words
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Article93 1906-03-02 153 of the 7tb February as published by a vernacular journal at Shanghai states :—'The Chinese Minister at Paris lus wired to the Waiwupu stating that Portugal, being in want of funds, is willing to sell Macao to England and France, and that, the French Government is quite93 words
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Article162 1906-03-02 153 against the House of Commons is that it contains too many barlisters and too lew men of business. There vas always something illogical in the charge, seeing that barristers have a wider, if not a. tighter, grasp of business than most men who devote their days to162 words
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Advertisement72 1906-03-02 153 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Absolute! A Teh f. i Harmless containing 1 nt./ v iug children medicine aor disastrous s s 4 lllCPSi is sometimes may ije li, u e,llsea i se from which h ould know that l i E r y m0tber Remedy i s f 1( Chamberlains Cough72 words
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Advertisement61 1906-03-02 153 Be Quick. Not a minute should be lost when a child shows symptoms of croup. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. It never fails, and is pleasant and safe to take, (feorge Town Dispensary,61 words
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Article51 1906-03-02 154 THE BANK SCHEME. Fishing for Information. (The Osta siati.scher Lloyds Service.) Berlin, 23rd Feb.—The French Envoy to the funeral of King Christian, Baron de Courceltes, is now in Berlin, without official instructions, making enquiries regarding the Morocco question. The French Bank project is unconditionally favoured only by England and51 words
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Article283 1906-03-02 154 The Chinese Question. Home Rule. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 22nd Feb. —It appears that the announcement made by Sir Henry Camp-bell-Bannerman on 20th instant with regard to the repatriation of the Chinese in the Transvaal was the result of a compromise between the Imperialists and Radical sections of the283 words
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Article90 1906-03-02 154 Threatened Strike. More Peril” Hysteria. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 23rd Feb.—Mr Hull, tbe Chairman of the Houses Committee on Military Affairs, speaking at Washington, stated that the situation in China necessitates the keeping of the American Army and Navy in an efficient state and strongly deprecated Mr. Rockhill’s90 words
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Article25 1906-03-02 154 A False Report. (The Ustasiatiscber Lloyds Service.) Berlin, 23rd Feb.—The rumours of the resignation of M. Rouvier, the French Foreign Minister, are not confirmed.25 words
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Article20 1906-03-02 154 New Treaty Accepted. (The Jstasiatiscner Lloyd's' Service.) Berlin, 23rd Feb. 1he Reichstag has accepted the German-American Provisory Commercial Treaty.20 words
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Article19 1906-03-02 154 4— (The Oslaniatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 23rd Feb.—Italy has cairned the apprehensions of Constantinople regarding Tripoli.19 words
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Article99 1906-03-02 154 A Question of Encroachment. (Suppled by Renter.) London, 23rd Feb. —The Cairo correspondent of the Times wires that a magazine, close to the Barracks of the Berkshire Regiment, at Khartoum, exploded on 20th instant from spontaneous combustion. Three British soldiers and one Soudanese were kille<I and twelve Soudanese99 words
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Article36 1906-03-02 154 England Germany. Cordial Relations (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd Feb.—King Edward sent the Kaiser a cordial birthday letter on 27th January announcing his intention to visit him at Berlin after the conclusion of the Algeciras Conference.36 words
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Article83 1906-03-02 154 Aii Act of High National Policy (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd Feb. —The Times says that the Garter Mission is an act of high national policy and comes opportunely to remind us of the enduring forces which mould the destinies of the world irrespective of the fluctuations83 words
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Article27 1906-03-02 154 Elementary Education. > (Supplied by Reuter.) bviidou. 23rd«Feb.—Mr. Wiustou Cburchill, Luder Secretary for the Colou.es, hopes shortly lay papers ou Ibe table leganuijg eleineutary education ,u Ceyh-u.27 words
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Article36 1906-03-02 154 England Adheres to the Treaty. (Sup) lied by Reuter.) London, 23rd Feb. —Mr. Runciman said that negotiations were proceeding regarding the adhesion of China to the Tibetan 'Treaty which it was not proposed to alter.36 words
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Article70 1906-03-02 154 The Akaba Question Turkey Viel’s to Bru ish Pressure. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 22nd Feb —Turkey has despatched commissioners to Akaba to examine the Sinai boundaries with the Egyptian Commissioners This is largely due to the representations made by Sir Edward Grey to Musrus Pasha, the Turkish70 words
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Article180 1906-03-02 154 (Echo Special.) Batu Gajali, 23rd Feb.—Yesterday the weather was rainy, buttheattendance at the races was fair. Particulars of the racing are as under:— Race 1. Marie 1 Starlight 2 Banzai 3 Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 215|. Tote, .524. Race 2. Satisfaction 1 Carona 2 Helen180 words
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Article714 1906-03-02 155 A scheme Adopted at Last. Yesterday c ui only be regarded as r ed-letter day for Penang, for our much-vexed w iter question was then 0 ve( l by the Municipal Commissioners nnd unless Government should prove to be a stumbling-block at the last moment, this perennial714 words
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Article728 1906-03-02 155 China has awakened. China’s Future. Jealouslyconservativeas the great Empire of the East has been she can no longer ignore the lessons of the outside world, more especially that of the Russo-Japanese war. So, says Lloyd's News, she is setting herself earnestly to work to secure the advantages which728 words
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Article13 1906-03-02 155 matches will commence again ou Tuesday next.13 words
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33 1906-03-02 155 The rickisha was smashed and a little Chinese girl who was in it sustained a nasty cut on the face.33 words
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Article35 1906-03-02 155 was brought up by Mr. Beil, of the Abattoirs, before Mr. Hereford-this morning for using his bullock in an unfit state. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined .S50, while his bullock was retained.35 words
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Article38 1906-03-02 155 was arrested iu Pitt Street and was directly sent to the Lunatic Asylum. Considering the number of lunatics that are now prowling about our streets we should advise the Police to, make a bigger haul.38 words
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Article79 1906-03-02 155 with thanks a very useful and pretty calendar received from Messrs. Hut ten bach, Bros. Co. It is upon a thin sheet of aluminium and, in addition to the usual calendar, sports a verv useful thermometer, which at. present marks a temperature that we do not like to79 words
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Article737 1906-03-02 156 Ordinary Meeting An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yeste'day afternoon at which there were present Messrs. J. W Hallifax (President), A. R Adams, Lo Reng Quang, L, H. Clayton ami I >r. Cocke (Commissioners) and Mr. Biggs (Acting Secretary), Dr. Rose (Acting Municipal Health Officer)737 words
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Article2081 1906-03-02 156 The President. A long wait then took place, the Commissioners poring over plans and chatting, for Mr. Adams had promised to come for the discussion of the water scheme and had, so far, failed to turn up. At length the President, intimated that business would be proceeded with. He2,081 words
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Article19 1906-03-02 157 the late Premier of Japan, proposes to make a trip to Europe ami America in April next.19 words
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Article27 1906-03-02 157 came alongside the Wharf this morning to take in a huge male elephant for Rangoon. The beast was brought over from the Province last night.27 words
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30 1906-03-02 157 near ly stopped away from the meeting yesterday because a colleague alluded to water as Adam's ale 130 words
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Article30 1906-03-02 157 for the Kubber Exhibition, at Kandy, in Ceylon, decided to hold the exhibition at Feradediva Botanical Cardens, on 13th, 1 1th and loth September next.30 words
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30 1906-03-02 157 has been entered by burglars. They broke open an almeirab ami annexed a number of dictionaries. Evident ly in search of knowledge 130 words
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Article25 1906-03-02 157 —a Deli to- bacco venture—has distributed a '20 per cent, dividend for last year. The Rotter-dam-Deli Company has distributed ‘24 per cent.25 words
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31 1906-03-02 157 during the week ended on the 17th Feb. The ratio per thousand was 35 '25. Bub mic plague accounted for one death.31 words
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Article45 1906-03-02 157 1 hat the Mivahara boiler (invented by EngineerAdmiral Mivahara) proved so successful in the late war, while its cost, is half that of the French coder hitherto used, th ;t it is to be adopted in futu.".? in the Japanese navy.45 words
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60 1906-03-02 157 to credit, a rumour current in Calcutta, that t.lm Government of India has cancelled its recommendation that Singapore shou d emrjov Dr. Neild Cook on its Sanitary Commission. IT may very likely have cancelled its application to the Government of Bengal60 words
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665 1906-03-02 157 All those who were privileged to receive an invitation to the garden party at Bendemeer given by Mr. Seah Liang Seah in honour of II. E. the Governor—who is soon going on leave—must confess that rarely have the grounds witnessed a more charming sight665 words
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Article351 1906-03-02 158 Lively Debate in Council. UNOFFICIALS PROTEST. GOVERNMENT ReSOLC'JE: DETERMINE' JO PROCEE WITH IT DeSJ'ITE EnoR.MOCS Expense. 4 Echo Special Singapore, 23rd Fob.—As previously arranged, the Acting Colonial Secretary (Mr. Brockman) moved at the meeting of the Legislative Council this afternoon that the tender of Sir John Jackson,351 words
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Article287 1906-03-02 158 Chinese Labour. (Supplied by Heulei.) London, 23rd Feb.—Mr. Asquith, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced that then* is no hope of the duty on sugar being re luce-l under existing conditions. Mr. Runcunan, replying to a «pies'ion, in the House of Commons, said that the Government «lid not287 words
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Article73 1906-03-02 158 Bank Scheme. > Police Question in Statu Quo. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th Feb. —The situation at the Algeciras Conference remains unchanged. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 24th Feb.—It is announced from Algeciras that some items of the Bank question will be accepted by the Conference tomorrow. The drafting73 words
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Article157 1906-03-02 158 Revolution and Bankruptcy. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th Feb.—Count Witte’s organ announces that it will be necessary to raise from fifty to seventy millions sterling to cover the extraordinary budget expenditure. This, at present, is considered impossible as it would be necessary for Russia to resort to a loan157 words
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Article37 1906-03-02 158 Universal Suffrage (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th Feb.—The Austrian Government has introduced Bills for universal suffrage aiftl redistribution. It is expected that this will give the Germans 205 seats, the Slavs 230 and the Italians 16.37 words
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Article28 1906-03-02 158 New Battleships 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th Feb.—The French Governnient proposes to build three 18,000 to battleships. The French Chamber has passed th Workmen’s Pensions Bill.28 words
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Article41 1906-03-02 158 Troops Mobilised. 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th Feb—Five hundred troops and a battery of artillery have been mobilised at Durban and are proceeding to the disturbed district, forty miles to the northeast. Other troops have also been called out.41 words
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Article33 1906-03-02 158 A Vote of Confidence. 4 (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 24th Feb.—A vote of confidence has been passed in the Dutch Ministry in spite of the opposition of the Catholics. ♦♦433 words
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Article37 1906-03-02 158 Aid for the Starving. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 23rd Feb.—It is announced from Ottawa that the Canadian Government lias purchased five thousand pounds wo’tli of wheat flour for the relief of the famine in Japan.37 words
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Article29 1906-03-02 158 Prince Arthur at Yokosuka. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 24th Feb.—Prince Arthur of Connaught inspected the Japanese Naval Dockyard at Yokosuka and afterwards launched with Admiral Kaininiura.29 words
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Article46 1906-03-02 158 The Hankow-Canton .Railway. (Echo Special.) Batu Gajah, 24th Feb. —At a meeting of Straits Chinese held at the San Koi Leong Hotel, Ipoh, on Thursday last, the sum of a hundred thousand dollars was subscribed for the purpose of acquiring shares in the Canton-Hankow Railway.46 words
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37 1906-03-02 158 now practicing in Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements, has been admitted, by Air. Justice Hyndman Jones, to practice in the Supreme Court o the Federated Alalay States.37 words
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44 1906-03-02 158 and arrested 22 Chinese who were indulg' ing in a gentle flutter at Chee-lci. Th®? were all up before the Alagistrate tins morn; ing and were mulcted in the sum of each.44 words
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Article1325 1906-03-02 159 The other day the A Great Exchange Telegraph Mictake C o m p a n y announced M,S that Mr. George Edwardes the well-known theatrical manner had obtained an injunction against a°Mr. George Dance, who is also widely known in theatrical circles, restraining him from producing certain plays1,325 words
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Article21 1906-03-02 159 between the Love Football Team and Green Hall was won by the former by 4 goals to nil.21 words
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Article66 1906-03-02 159 that Mr. A. B. Adams met with a nasty accident at the Swimming Club yesterday. While taking a dive at Pulo Tikus he struck a rock and sustained a severe wound on the head. Assistance was luckily at hand and lie was helped to the Club66 words
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Article77 1906-03-02 159 lately belonging to a Kongsi in Tupai, is wanted by the Police for a cowardly outrage perpetrated on one of Ins comrades in the kongsi. The missing one, it would appear, had a slight altercation with his victim and the same night, while the latter was asleep, he77 words
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Article89 1906-03-02 159 —The race eu- tries which closed on the 10th February showed that racing is not yet quite defunct in Bangkok. There are 72 entries for the nine races on the first day, 72 in the eight races on the second, and 55 in the first six89 words
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Article80 1906-03-02 159 that in reply to a request made by the Chinese Foreign Office, that the British Government should take steps to reduce the importation of Indian opium into China in view of the Chinese Government monopoly on prepared opium having been partially put into effect, the British Minister80 words
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Article223 1906-03-02 160 We ventured to prophesy a couple of mouths ago that the Parisian Cinematograph would draw a crowded house for many a week to come, and it was very gratifying to us, on our visit last night, to find that we were not wrong. Our prediction, of course, was223 words
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Article227 1906-03-02 160 On Saturday, a friendly football match was played at Ihe Sepoy lines, bet ween the Post ami Telegraphs and the Sikhs. Mr. .Jas. T. Dobbie officiated as refetee. The game was a hundred times better than the last, the Sikhs playing a better game —but t hey are not227 words
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Article213 1906-03-02 160 A perfect gem of English as she is wrote” is to be seen outside premises No. 165 Campbell Street, where the two dwarfs whose arrival in Penang has been recorded in our columns, are on show the following being a faithful reproduction, in every respect,213 words
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28 1906-03-02 160 constable and charged with gambling. They were all up before the Magistrate this morning and were fined S4 each.28 words
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57 1906-03-02 160 the present rainy weather is interfering greatly with planters’ work, and we hear that there have already been some bad burns. This is a serious matter, since the difference between a good and bad burn-off may mean that between $1 and $15 per57 words
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71 1906-03-02 160 has a registered cap- ital of «£15,000 in =£1 shares. It is to acquire any concessions ami rights in Johore, the Malay Peninsula, and elsewhere, to adopt agreements with the Sultan of Johore and Messrs. Gow, Wilson and Stanton, Limited, to cultivate rubber71 words
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Article193 1906-03-02 160 Patrons of the E. O. Hotel will be pleased to hear that the enterprising management of this popular hostelry have imported a complete set of thoroughly up-to-date electric call-bells, which will soon be in operation throughout the establishment. These bells will undoubtedly be greatly appreciated by visitors and regular boarders,193 words
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Article1326 1906-03-02 160 An Appreciation. The most unpleasant task, perhaps, that falls betimes to the lot of the journalist iu this enervating clime is that of writing-up —to use the technical, not official, expression—an obituary notice of some son or daughter of the Empire who has crossed that bourne whence1,326 words
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Article47 1906-03-02 161 w °man with 1/ 1S ia e ou char g ed a Kling Uy plead!? i 1111 011 tbe head The that the )Ut as i* 1 was shown which ric 1 deserved his punish°^clog8 the Was adm iuistered with a pair damaged head.47 words
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Article213 1906-03-02 161 Chinese Labour. i (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th Feb.—In the debate in the House of Commons on the Chinese labour question, Mr. Asquith said that the Government meant to terminate the unhappy experiment and to instruct the Governor of the Transvaal to reserve any imported labour measure for the213 words
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Article107 1906-03-02 161 Nigeria. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th Feb.—The assailants in the Nigeria disaster were fanatics who have overrun Sokoto from the north. In addition to the serious loss inflicted on a British force, a French post iias also been destroyed aud five officers killed aud two captured. Basutoland. London,107 words
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Article117 1906-03-02 161 France Stands Finn. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th Feb. —M. Rouvier, speaking iu the French Chamber anent Morocco, emphasised the fact that France wants peace, but peace with the safeguarding of her rights and dignity. The Bank Question. London, 26th Fob.—The Moors have substituted a State Bank scheme for117 words
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Article90 1906-03-02 161 New Heir to Throne. (The Ostasiatis cher Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 25th Feb. —It is announced from Karlsruhe that the Crown Princess has given birth to a son. The Royal Weddings. Berlin, 25th Feb.—King Edward is sending Viscount Esher and General Twaiue with presents to the Emperor and Empress and90 words
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Article93 1906-03-02 161 4 A New Railway. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 24th Feb.— Tha Daily Telegraph's Tokio correspondent states that China and Great Britain will make a joint survey for the construction of a railway from Bbamo, iu Burma, to Tingyeh, in Yunnan. The construction of the line will be commenced soon.93 words
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Article33 1906-03-02 161 The Monroe Doctrine. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 24th Feb.—The United States Secretary tor War advocates the building up of au efficient Army for maintaining the principle of the Monroe doctrine intact.33 words
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Article45 1906-03-02 161 Portsmouth Dockyard. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th Feb—The present Board of Admiralty has decided to adopt, the scheme of its predecessors for expending two millions on improving Portsmouth Dockyard and so enabling it to deal with the biggest battleships of the Dreadnought class.45 words
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Article15 1906-03-02 161 A Holiday. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th Feb.—King Edward goes to Biarritz shortly.15 words
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Article43 1906-03-02 161 Volcanic Disturbances. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th Feb.—Advices from New York state that Mont Pelce aud Lasonfriere are both in active eruption. There is a panic in Martinique. The earthquakes experienced in the West Indies are the severest felt for years.43 words
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Article19 1906-03-02 161 The Commissioners in London (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th Feb.—The Chinese Commissioners have arrived in Loudon from Hamburg.19 words
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Article53 1906-03-02 162 Germany and the United States (Suppl led by Router Loudon, 26th Feb —In consequence of the fruitlessuess of the negotiations a re a Commercial Treaty with the United States, the German Reichstag has agieed to extend to that Power the most favoured nation treatment for a year, thus aveiting53 words
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Article46 1906-03-02 162 A Huge Loss (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th Feb.—The Liquidator of Whittaker Wright’s London Globe Finance Corporation reports that the assets have realized only half a million sterling, instead of three millions as expected. 1 here will therefore be no return to shareholdet s.46 words
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Article30 1906-03-02 162 Turkish Reverses (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th Feb.—Reuter's Perun correspondent reports that the lurks have sustained most serious losses and have letreated from Sannaa to Taiz, where lighting continues.30 words
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Article183 1906-03-02 162 (Echo Special.) Batu Gajah, 25th Feb.—The last day’s racing took jdace in heavy rain, resulting in numerous surprises? but the attendance was good. The results were as follow Southern Cross Cui’. Satisfaction 1 Helen 2 Bluebell 3 Won by a length. Time, 1’30. Tote, «16. Merchants’ Purse. Cadenas183 words
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Article17 1906-03-02 162 is to be acquired at Ipoh ami Batu Gajah for Government Schools and Government Public Gardens.17 words
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Article29 1906-03-02 162 was to b e A- 11 D 1 UUl'/M I VII W.V J provisionally appointed a member ot the State Council, is officially confiimeo.29 words
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Article23 1906-03-02 162 is of opinion that the time has come for Telok Anson to have a church of its own.23 words
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34 1906-03-02 162 known as Gang Babi or Piglage, was swept dean by a tire which did damage estimated at 70,0u0 guildeis, largely covered by insurance.34 words
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Article74 1906-03-02 162 of the Jin Ho, Captain Has- trup, which arrived here from Langkat yesterday, reports that about 7 p in. on the 24th instant when 42 miles North-East of Langkat River he passed a squadron consisting of one cruiser and six torpedo-boats, nationality unknown, bound North. We believe this74 words
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58 1906-03-02 162 last Friday, upon the Harbour Improvement Scheme, the Colonial Secretary touched upon the financial aspects of the question, and incidentally mentioned that in June Government would have to call for tenders for the new Opium Farm and they had no reason to suppose that they58 words
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89 1906-03-02 162 where he has taken up 1,500 acres of agricultu al land on account of Towkay Foo Choo Choon. He intends returning there shortly and applying for a further concession of 1,000 acres, if Government will give it.89 words
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Article128 1906-03-02 162 is now propos- ing that all foreign settlements opened in future shall have a status different from that of the old treaty ports, the terms for the occupancy of which were arranged by treaties between China ami foreign Governments. The old ports are practically foreign territory, and128 words
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Article1054 1906-03-02 162 1 he London Daily Express recently came out with the text ot a letter received from a Nuremberg correspondent directing attention to the deep interest Germany evinces in the maintenance of Free Trade principles in England. The writer avers that should Tariff Reforms carry the day in England1,054 words
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Advertisement68 1906-03-02 162 Another Case of Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. 1he efficacy of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm in the relief of rheumatism is being demonstrated daily. Parker Triplett, of Grigsby Virginia, U. S. A., says that ChambeiTam’s Pam Balm gave him permanent relief from iheumatism m the back when else failed, and68 words
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Article435 1906-03-02 163 Lt is notified by -an adN. Y. K. vertisement appearing on page 3 of this issue that the Nippon Yusen Iviisha's well-known European liner Hiikjo Maru will arrive herefrom Japan en >onte tor Europe on or about the 24ih April. This vessel, it is further notified, re-opens the435 words
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Article165 1906-03-02 163 Thirty Lives Lost. We hen that at Pankalan Brandan, the other day, a fearful explosion occurred on a tongkang laden with 29,U00 tins of benz ne as it was being towed away by a, launch. The launch cut the burning craft adrift and she was carried down by165 words
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Article203 1906-03-02 163 A very interesting i.a no of crcket was played on the Esplanad on Saturday alter noon between the Captain's nd Vice-Cap-tain’s elevens. Bradbery closed his innings at 191 for the loss of a couple of wickers to give the opposite t‘*am a ciiii.ce of batting Mugliston and his men203 words
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Article615 1906-03-02 163 •Swan-Bagot. A very pretty wedding, ami certainly one of the best attended that has been celebrated in 1 enang for many years, took place yesterday afternoon at St George Church, when Mr. Swan, the very popular Manager of Prye Dock’ and Bast Master of the Prince of Wales Lodge,615 words
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33 1906-03-02 163 yvas opened So were other things. Some soul-inspiring solos were executed on a handbell to the great delight aud delectation of the neighbours.33 words
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Article1405 1906-03-02 164 The Straits Chinese Magazine, 1) ECEM B E II NU.M B E II. The much-belated December number of the 8. C. M. is out, and completes the ninth volume of that Journal, which has been so well-edited by three returned Chinese Queen’s Scholars of the Straits Settlements, ft seems1,405 words
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Article88 1906-03-02 164 Police c. Volunteers. On 21th inst. a return shooting match between the Police and Volunteers took place, the scores being as under:— Col i ce Points. A. S. P. Whitehead 61 C. Insp. Dickson 69 Insp. arrol (Capt.). 74 Lucas 76 E. P. C. Drohan 34 Jemadar Bhola Singh88 words
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Article15 1906-03-02 164 of illicit chandu cost a Chinaman a tine of $150.15 words
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Article26 1906-03-02 164 who was found prowl- ing about the streets armed with a bar of iron, was yesterday arrested and sent to hospital for treatment.26 words
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27 1906-03-02 164 have been arrested and sent to Pulau Jerejah. We should like to see a clean sweep made of these undesirables.27 words
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33 1906-03-02 164 about the roads this morning at fully five miles an hour. We fear that this turions machine may some day overtake a bullock cart and bump it.33 words
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Article37 1906-03-02 164 oil Far- quhar Street, wish us to call the attention of the Municipality to the fact that the average pigsty is a model of cleanliness and sanitation as compared with their locality.37 words
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50 1906-03-02 164 from Kwala, Kangsar to Lenggong, Lauru and Grit, in the New Territory, Upper Perak, has been remetalled by the Government, under the supervision of the District Officer, Mr. H. Uhevallier, so that sixty miles of good road are now’ open in this district.50 words
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Article136 1906-03-02 164 occurred at. the Church of the Lady of Sorrows in McAlister Road about a fortnight ago. The thief got away taking with him a valuable candlestick, which was only used on grand occasions. The accused was not seen until the 20th inst, when be was seen carrying under136 words
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Article2142 1906-03-02 165 1 Finnv—There i* joy MY s tt a b“ hl >'" llic1 saC,e Ci, cle w Ot al noug st lu ain a( inltte j O11 softera> urse .„p are about to follow the 1U k f e Native States auU have a Ladies iu P«>w. 11 is2,142 words
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76 1906-03-02 165 at the 8th mile is still reported to be doing very well, says the Malay Mail, and the. township which has sprung up around it presents a very busy scene: too busy, in fact, for the76 words
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Article215 1906-03-02 166 Russo-Austrian Intel vention (Suppied by Reuter Loudon, 26th Feb.- It is Mated in Vienna that Austria and Russia have endeavoured to induce Germany to meet the demands of France on the Morocco Polica question and that Austria will not support Germany unless the latter Power changes her policy. A215 words
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Article71 1906-03-02 166 4 All Extraordinary Hoax. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 27th Feb.—An extraordinary hoax has been perpetrated at Tokio. While Prince Arthur of Connaught was attending a concert on Saturday a rumour was spread by pseudo experts of an impending disaster by a tidal wave ami earthquakes. 1he concert71 words
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Article48 1906-03-02 166 The New Ambassador (Supplied by Reul- r.) London, 27th Feb. Viscount Hayashi yesterday presented his credential ms Ambassador to the Court of St. James’ ami drove to Buckingham Palace with his suite in Royal carriages. He was received by King Edward with great pomp and ceremony. —44448 words
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Article36 1906-03-02 166 -4 The Rumoured Meeting (The (Jdasiatischer Lloyd s’ Service.) Berlin, 27th Feb.—The rumoured announcement of a meeting between King I'M ward and the Kaiser is premature. The relations between them are, however, better.36 words
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Article47 1906-03-02 166 The Biarritz Visit. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th Feb. King. Edward will determine the particulars of his visit to Biarritz upon the return of Queen Alexandra, who left Copenhagen vesterdav. It is expected that he will meet King Alfonso and discuss the coming Roxal wedding.47 words
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Article86 1906-03-02 166 The Silver Wedding (Th <Rtasial 1 ■cher L <>yd .< Sei 1 1 Berlin, 27th Feb—At the official reception held bv the Kaiser and Empress, on the occasion of the celebration of their silver wedding, of the Ministers, the Confederated Council, the Members of both Houses and the general86 words
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Article74 1906-03-02 166 The Sokoto Massacre (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 27th Feb—Mr. Burden, the Bri'ish Resident at. Sokoto, reports that there is 110 doubt tnat three British officers ami twenty-five native soldiers have been killed. The disaster is attributed to their horses bolting and breaking the square. The garrison of Sokoto is74 words
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Article47 1906-03-02 166 Another Assassination. Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th February.—M. Ivanoff, the Manager of the Vistula. Railway, has been shot dead at Warsaw. This is the fifth Russian railway manager shot in Poland and his murder is ascribed to an organised attempt to enforce the appointment of Poles.47 words
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Article69 1906-03-02 166 Apprehension in Peking (Supplied, by Reuter.) London, 27th Feb.—Reuter’s Peking correspondent reports thai the guards around the Forbidden City have been doubled and all the Palaces are protected by special detachments. 'There is no definite explanation for this, but if, i> at I ributed Io a Palace quarrel regarding69 words
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Article46 1906-03-02 166 —M r, L. C. I hggs has been appointed’Secretary of the Penang Municipality. He held the appointment of Assistant Secretary for nearly ten years. Hi- former place is wo th £!200. A vouimman from home accepting it will be disillusioned on arrival46 words
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58 1906-03-02 166 the multi-millionaire and inventoi of air brakes, has placed Ins son George at work in his electrical plant. 'The son will receive an hourly wage of 9d., and xx 01 k hours Hnlv, His apprent iceship us electrician requires five years’ service. Young58 words
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Article724 1906-03-02 166 It appears that the The Consular near future is likely to Service. witness a considerable increase in the number of student interpreters attached to the British Legation in Peking. Sir Ernest. Satow is convinced that there is plenty of scope for a dozen or so more such probationers,724 words
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Article416 1906-03-02 167 (From Our Own Correspondent.) K. Lumpur, 26th Feb. —The annual dinner and smoker given by the members of the Selangor Fire Brigade took place in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening last and was a great success. About 30 members and friends sat down to an excellent repast416 words
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Article545 1906-03-02 167 IHE K’EROY AND K. O F Calcutta, loth Februarv. The following special cable, date 1 London, 11th February, appears in the Statesman “It is understood on high authority that Mr. Morley approv-s of Lord Minto’s military scheme. Eord Kitchener comes to England tor the purpose of consultation with545 words
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Article134 1906-03-02 167 THE “SLAVERY” CRY. 4 Mr Balfour Returned (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th Feb—The House of Commons has adopted the Address without a division. Speaking m the House of Lords, Lord Milner uttered a warning against the dangers of granting responsible government in South Africa, especially in the Orange River134 words
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Article138 1906-03-02 167 Another Mission Destroyed. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th Feb.—The American Mission at Nanchang, in Kiangsi, has been destroyed. One family consisting of two adults and two children, were killed and also six Jesuit priests. The rest of the missionaries escaped. An American gunboat has been ordered up the Yangtsze.138 words
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Article86 1906-03-02 167 The Armament Question. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th Feb.—In view of emphasising lhe necessity of keeping the Army and Navy in the highest state of efficiency in time of peace, in order to be prepared for war. President Roosevelt has addressed the Secretary for War, who has issued86 words
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Article88 1906-03-02 167 The National Assembly. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th February.—The 'Tsar has decreed that the new Russian National Assembly shall meet on loth May (The Ostasiatiscner Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 28th Feb.—The Tsar has issued a Manifesto slating that the Crown Council will assemble at Tsarsk' selo on 4th March and88 words
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Article59 1906-03-02 168 1 he Sokoto Massacre. (Supplied l>'j Ueubr Jxjudon, 2711) Feb. Lord Elgin has announced that a punitive expedition to Sokoto will lie unnecessary, as the troops will be reinforced and measures will be taken to punish the promoters of the late disturbance. London, 28th Feb —Mr. Winston Churchill has59 words
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Article35 1906-03-02 168 The Conference. r Lhe Oetcudatischer Lloyds Service.) Berlin, 28th February.--News from Algeciras is to the effect that the recommencement of the Conference is confidently expected and that the police question wdl be taken up.35 words
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Article34 1906-03-02 168 The New Nile Company. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 28th Feb. —Sir Edward Grey has stated that the operations of the Hamburg and Anglo-American Nile Company are not objectionable ami Imperial interference is unnecessary.34 words
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Article32 1906-03-02 168 The Silver Wedding. (The Ontaniatincher Lloyd x Service.) Berlin, 28th Feb. —On the occasion of tlie celebration of the Kaiser’s silver wedding millions of marks were given for the public benefit32 words
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Article26 1906-03-02 168 The Biarritz Visit. (77m? Otflagiatiacher Lloyd's" Service.') Berlin, 28t.h Feb.— King Edward goes to Biarritz, via Paris, on Thursday, meeting President Fallieres in rou'e.26 words
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Article23 1906-03-02 168 Farewell to Japan. (Supplied by Rrliter.} London, 28th Fob.—The Mikado and Prince Art hur of Connaught have exchanged farewell visits.23 words
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Article25 1906-03-02 168 Indian Immigration (Supp’ied by Renter.) London, 28th Feb—France is negotiating with Great Britain with regard to measures for piomoting I ndian emigration to Reunion.25 words
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Article40 1906-03-02 168 Official Secrecy. 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 27th, February—Sir Edward Grey said that no papers could be laid on the table nor was it possible to make any statement during the negotiations between China and India leganling l ibel.40 words
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Article42 1906-03-02 168 of boatmen had to face the mu- sic t Lis morning,charged with going alongside the n. Kalawagee while the quarantine flag was hoisted. Three of the defendants were discharged while the rest weie mulcted in the sum <>l s:jit each.42 words
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Article7860 1906-03-02 168 Iriday, 23rd February. (St rails Junes.) PRESENI H IS EXCELLENCV 1H E GOVERNOR. Sir John Anderson. k.c.M.g. Hon. E. L. Brockman (Act Col. Secretaryi. Hon. J R. Innes (Act. Attorney-General;. Hon. E. C. H. Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Colonial Trea>urer;. Hon. A. Murray, C.E.. m.i.c.e. (Col.7,860 words
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Article11 1906-03-02 172 were exported from Negri Smnbilan in January.11 words
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Article42 1906-03-02 172 that Mr. van Rees, Secretary at the Colonial Department, is to be appoin'ed successor Io General van Heutz in the office of Governor General oi Netherlands hr Ha. as soon as the time of his return to Holland arrives.42 words
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Article39 1906-03-02 172 road between Bangkok and Penang is under consideration. The distance will ire 700 miles, the object being quicker postal communication with Europe and more rapid passanger traffic. This is practically what the Echo has advocated for months.39 words
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Article47 1906-03-02 172 yield m Banka, which was 10,77 piculs in November last, rose to 23,114 piculs in December. Five hundred contract coolies were imported from Singapore in December against 230 in the previous imuith. The labour f nee at the end of the year was 11,325 strong.47 words
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90 1906-03-02 172 will open on or about the 1st of April next. The subscribed capital is already over Tea 8,000.000 and will be increased to upwards of thirty miliio is. Branch age. cies will be opened in the principal cities of Europe and90 words
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146 1906-03-02 172 is retiring from the post of British Minister to China m the coming spring, after his long term of distinguished serv.ee, in the Far East. Considerable interest is felt in the successor who will follow him. Of146 words
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Article491 1906-03-02 172 On the 17th ultimo we bad ti.e pleasure to chronicle in this c dumn tn° fact that a sum of gon 3,500 had been wired to Yokohama as a hist instalment from Penang towards the relief of the unfortunate famine-stricken people in the northern provinces oi Japan.491 words
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44 1906-03-02 172 service have been approved of :—Mr. F. J. Halifax vice Mr. L. E. P. W dferstan,. sI» o Butterworth, Afr W. Peel, Second Magistrate, r.%e Mr. Hallifax, Mr. Hereford ra'c Mr Peel and Mr Smith-Steinmetz yme Vi llercloid.44 words
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Article409 1906-03-02 172 <hmol our principal dr iveg Roads. os in n wnich runs l-rt C-.nnvallU. anybody takes an airing in Penang it jg a -si/te yim, non that he must drive the Fort. Hence, the road which ryn. round the F<»rt should be kept in condition. I’he powers that be409 words
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Article48 1906-03-02 172 on long i ave of Mr. L. E. P. Wmferstan, s.D/»., Butlerworth, from the Settlement, the general public of the Northern District, P. are giving a series of entertainments in his honour, commencing next Saturday in front of the District Clerks’ quarters.48 words
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Article130 1906-03-02 172 is erecting by the side of the railway line from Sereinban to Tanjong Malim (a distance of 100 imles) a hue of tidegraph poles capable "t carrying 60 wires. The poles are con--triicted from old 46J steel rails, which have been replaced on the permanent way by130 words
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Article1835 1906-03-02 173 'Jhe preliminary inquiry into the case |)raitl8t (li Ho Ah Seng, charged with Murder of Ng Gee at Rope Walk on the :30th of January last, and (2) Lai Ah Chor, (3) Voo Kai Khow, and 1) Leong Choon charged with abetment of Murder came on for1,835 words
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Article50 1906-03-02 173 The annual general meeting of members of the Penang Library was held yesterday afternoon. The report and accounts were passed and 1he following were elected as a Committee for 1906; the Rev. F. W. Haines»? Mr. V. Thom s, Dr. Skae, Dr. Tuck, Dr. Avetoom and Mr. Pinhorn.50 words
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Article24 1906-03-02 173 His Britannic Majes- 1 iy's Consul, arrived here from Tongkah yesterday per Government steamer SeajuU', and left here to-day for Kedah.24 words
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Article28 1906-03-02 173 had to lace the musiQj; yesterday morning for obstructing tljp»; Railway Jetty. They were prosecuted bv the Fourth Boarding Officer ami were hued $5 each. v28 words
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Article51 1906-03-02 173 who has been stayfor a lew days at Mrs. Ah Kurn’s residence ift" Light S|., as the guest of MrzChung Thye Phin, left to-day by,English mail for Bingapore en route Saigon to under the French Government. He> was Consul' at one time at Canton ami more->€‘centlv Colonial Secretary,51 words
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Article78 1906-03-02 173 The young Englishman of to-day is inferior to savages and to beasts of the field in (hat they are eager to show themselves in au agreeable and seductive light to the females of their kind, while he regards any such effort as beneath78 words
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Article981 1906-03-02 174 Arrival of British Consul. Hearty Welcome from Europeans. Dearth of Freight and Passenger Steamers Thug-Hunting in Kedah. (From Our Ow* Correspondent.) Pvket, 26th Feb. —The British Consu, Mr. Meadows Frost, arrived here by the Straits Government steamer Seagull during the current week, and was met on landing by Messrs.981 words
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Article180 1906-03-02 174 > Waddell —Russell. On Friday last there was celebrated at the Scots Kirk the wedding of Miss Jane Russell, second daughter of Mr. Francis Lynn, Galashiels, Scotland, to that popular master of the s. s. Kuching, Captain Walter Waddell, says the Straits Times. Rev. S. S. Walker performed the180 words
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Article54 1906-03-02 174 pro- ..r~ jecting over the third standard class-room at the Penang Free School collapsed with a crash, but luckily no one was injured. The new addition to the school-building, which has been in course of erection for some time, is now nearing completion and54 words
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Article51 1906-03-02 174 from Dr. Solf, the Ger- man Governor at Apia, in Samoa, report that a volcanic eruption has occurred in the island of Savaii. All the plantations ami all the buildings been destroyed, with the exception of the Roman Catholic church and the mission church of the London Missionary51 words
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Article639 1906-03-02 174 By the mail which arrived a couple ago we received a copy of the East shire leading daily styled Pul'ok shan't Ktv (2 Feb.) containing a lengthy account of th* victory of Mr Laidlaw (of Messrs. White 6 away, Laidlaw Co.) over the UnioniJ candidate for East639 words
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Article366 1906-03-02 175 Subscription List. The following donations to the Japanese U Relief Fund, initiated by. 1 lie Hou’bleJ. !<• Birc11 Resideut Councillor, have been received to date Messrs. Bau Jo‘>Hi u 500 Mr G»n Ngoli l>ee V ssrs. Booster I Co -o” M W. AL.n-field &Co. 250 Schmid', Kustermann366 words
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Article94 1906-03-02 175 SI v Progress. (Sii2)[>Hed by Hauler.') London, 28(h b •]).—Some progress was made ;it the Alg<ciras Conference vesterday and tne leeiiiig is more hopeful. Ositisitii < her Lloyds Service.) Leriin, 1st, M ch.—A new incident in the Morocco Coni rence unveils the fact that I' iance is mcou. ••tent94 words
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Article82 1906-03-02 175 Ihat “Yellow deril” Hvsteria Again (Slij), tied by Reuter.) London, 1st Al• —Speaking in the German Reichstag. Admiral von Tirpitz, the Al mister for 1he Navy, denied the report that Kiaochau w s to be imide a first-class fortress, but said 'bat no doubt the result of the war82 words
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Article27 1906-03-02 175 M. Rauvier Scores. (The Ostasialiseher Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 1st Ma’ch.—In the French Senate Al. Rouvier received a great vote of confidence on the postal reform question.27 words
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Article25 1906-03-02 175 The Kashinia.” (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 1st Much—Viscount Hayashi has inspected tin* new Japanese warship Ka hima, which 's her ‘finishing touches’at Newca le.25 words
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Article41 1906-03-02 175 CliiiHse Labour (Supplred by Reuter.) London, 28th Feb. —In the House of Lords the debate u ?ou the Chinese Labour Bill lasted until midnight. Lord Roberts agreed with Loid Milner that any change of policy would have a disastrous effect.41 words
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Article370 1906-03-02 175 liius the l'i l‘ru Ihuly Mail: It the folio ng paragraph, culled from tie SI hi its Ti I s, is true we congratulate our prospective contemporary on its enterprise, and, ;i-< competition is the life-blood of journal sin, wish it every success. For over a370 words
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Article193 1906-03-02 175 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ld. $'3 sellers Bersawa.h Goi>i Mining (Jo., Ld. sellers Lrieh Rubber Syndicate, Ld. S50. piremium sales Bruseii Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., IM. 89.— buyers Duff Development Co. $7. sellers k raser A Neaw. Lu $104.— buyers George'1'own Dispensary $26. Howarth Erskine, Ld. buyers Jebong Rubber193 words
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Advertisement104 1906-03-02 175 Nothing Fqual > Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and D arrhoea Remedy for Bowel Com 2lints in Children. “We have us 1 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Di irhoea Remedy in our family for years,” ays Al is J. B. Cooke, of Nedeilands, Tev; L. S. A. 11 We have given it to104 words
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Article119 1906-03-02 176 PeMang, 2nd March. (Uy courtesy of the Chartered bank London Demand Bank ...2/41» 4 months’ sight Bank ...2,4/« 3 Credit ...2/4.f 3 Documentary ...2/4 J» Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 17o| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 1/3j n 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras, Demand Bank 1731 3119 words
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Article217 1906-03-02 176 i Gold leaf 67.— B. Pepper (W. Coast 3lba.5oz.) out of stock White Pepper 5 28-J. sales Trang Pepper 18.— buyers Clove* (picked) 10.— sales Mace 75 sellers Maee Pickings 65.— sellers Nutmegs II0s 32.— sales < No. 1 6.1o sales Sugar < 2 nc stock. t Basket. 3.20217 words
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Advertisement12 1906-03-02 176 DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.12 words
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Advertisement270 1906-03-02 178 m"' '4Ru <*v <*. •<*• Z-S* <«*■ Z fc »M* zT"*». «W* > -II.! J—r hi»’»'-»—"■■ -■•*■>•- -Ic« «|J— < 1 ;s<>_■ ':'>. v v. ■■<•■-- 'ie CRITERi )N PRESS, Ltd. < i ESTAI ASHE2 1333. PRINTERS k PUBLISHERS. j Prop; etors of the “STRAITS ECHO “SIN POE,” i “CHAYA270 words
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