The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 12 April 1907
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Title Section22 1907-04-12 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. lIS per Annum. S nglc Copy 90 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 12th April, 1907. No. 15.22 words
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Advertisement298 1907-04-12 1 CONTENTS. J; I x Leaders page. Objtua, y Page Fisctliti* 287 N<»nia Coooi-g Bong Cline 3'9 Dm»ivB <•( I'p; ce 294 The Lieutenan’-Govemvrship MISCELLANEOUS; x Duncan r« Criterion Press 3‘” Postage Reform... ’V' Siam and Juhoie 288 x < Tb« Channel Tunnel The King of Siam 288 294 v Secret298 words
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Advertisement155 1907-04-12 2 THE I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. [j ctctm... R Published the day prior to the departure of each mail 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 5 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as 0 all important news from various parts of the155 words
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Article1454 1907-04-12 287 Present indications seem to point to the probability of our hearing a good deal on the fiscal question during the present session of Parliament, for we know that the Colonies are in favour of preferential trade and the Colonial Conference is likely to give Tariff Reform a greit fillip.1,454 words
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Advertisement106 1907-04-12 287 The Straits Echo, y|J jMtice satisfies everybody an 1 justice alone. -Emerson Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TUI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAJ |2l per ann iT OUTSTATIONS Postage Exira, MAIL iDITION (Poet Proe 115 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone106 words
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Article316 1907-04-12 288 Arrival in Penang. At half past »eu last night the Sachsen, carrying His Majes'y the King of Sinn and bis su te, dropped anchor in the Roads, and Mr. A. D. Neubionner, Consul-General for Siam, accompanied by the officials of the Siamese Malay States, whose names316 words
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Article897 1907-04-12 288 Meeting of the Sovereign 3. Among ihe even's of Il.e vi-it of 11. M the K»i g of R'hiii to 8 ngapoiP, on his way through to Europe, was au informal visit Heroes 1 lie i-1 ti.d to Jithore, where, at the Johore Hotel, he met the897 words
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Article537 1907-04-12 288 Crescent Football Team vs. Mahomedan Football Team. The second League match of the season was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon. There was a good muster cf spectators along the ropes and precisely at half past five the rival teams lined up on the field and were constituted537 words
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Advertisement63 1907-04-12 288 Every Bottle Warranted. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm will not cost you one cent if it do?s you no good. Give it a trial if you are troubled with rheumatism. One application will relieve the pain. Pains in the side or chest, soreness of the muscles or stiffness of the joints are63 words
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Advertisement83 1907-04-12 288 You Run No Risk. You need not hesitate to buy Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. if you are nut satisfied with the results after using twothirds of the bottle according to directions you may return it to your dealer and you* money will be refunded. Here is what the Greer Ding Co.,83 words
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Article130 1907-04-12 289 This morning, applied ion was made beMr Hereford for the rendition of a Xg name Ivyaou Rowther, to Perak. Jt appears that a subpoe la in a civil cise Taipinff WIS OO Hie mau at B |ace. K He failed to appear on the day ot130 words
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Article28 1907-04-12 289 The output from this mine for the month of March last, was 1,100 piculs of tin ore of au approximate value of $61,500.28 words
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401 1907-04-12 289 How Th y are Organism». The commander-in chief of the forces in Kiangnan has been notitiel by the Viceroy of the Liang Kiang that there aie many secret s ocieties in existence in the Yangtsze Valiev, whose object is to overthrow the Mancliu Dynasty.401 words
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Article1239 1907-04-12 289 Madras University A Mahomedan Heads the List Madras, 22ud March. At tile convocation of H, e Madras Univer. sit.V for the couf.riinir of .Jegrces held yesterday evening His Excellency Sir Arthur Lawtey, presiding as Chancellor, 77ti graduates were presented for degrees, eight of whom were ladies. For the1,239 words
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Article7150 1907-04-12 290 The Federated Malay States. (From L. and C. Express Correspondent.) If it has been your privilege to visit l he Federated Native States of the Malay Peninsula on a previous occasion, it will be with genuine pleasure that you will again look forward to seeing them. You7,150 words
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Advertisement46 1907-04-12 290 A Favourite Remedy for Babies. Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have made Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy a favorite with the mothers of small children, quickly cures their coughs and colds an prevents any danger of pneumonia or serious consequences. For sale by all Chemists and «Storekeepers46 words
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Article392 1907-04-12 293 His Proposals to Modify Capitulations (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4‘h April.—Lord Cromer’s annual report details at length his proposals to modify Capitulations. He suggests the establishment of a local international Legislative Council of thirty-six members, measures passed by the Council to be subject to the veto of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 392 words
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Article61 1907-04-12 293 War between Parly Organs. (Supplied liv Rent r Loudon, sth April.—To stop the political controversy beginning to gat her round the Colonial conference the Protectionist papeis are prominently displaying the general concurrence of tbe Coloni.il Premiers m favour of Preferential trade. '1 he Ministerial papers retort Dy(Supplied liv Rent r ‘ - 61 words
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Article93 1907-04-12 293 To Meet on 15th June. (Su/i/died by Reuter.) London. sth Apt il.—Russia has circularised the Powers indicating reservations of the different Powers regarding Russia’s Peace Programme of P.IOB, Ameiica, Spain and Great Brit tin suggest the inclusion of the question of the limitation of armaments in the(Su/i/died by Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article92 1907-04-12 293 Rigorous Measures to be Taken. (Supplied by Reuter.) L md<m, 5 h Aprd —lt i. iep rl<.J oSt Peietsbur.' that lj v K M Sal ziwar. The fugitive Lucians aie teiuiiimgescorte] by twenty fjve,Cm H is takiig rigor* IIH measim-s to t anij, p<un ctpators tn the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 92 words
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Article32 1907-04-12 293 Russia Refuses In Sanction Construction of Tunnel. (Supplied by Reuter Luinlon, 51,h April.-Russia 1,.-- P|PC an American Syn<]icaf fc ’a offer to c0n5t,,,,., a tunnel under the Behring Straits. UC(Supplied by Reuter ) - 32 words
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Advertisement62 1907-04-12 293 'Via* Ch.inibcrlain’n Pain Malm Will Do. For H.<- alleviation of pain Chamberlain's lam Ba.in has no equal. Soreness of the muscles, swe.lmg, „,„1 lameness are quickly lebevel by apply„,g it One app lio u w.llpromp.lyqumt a pain in the side or chest <.nd nothing will compare with it as an62 words
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Article20 1907-04-12 294 The Suevic.” Do.k d at Southampton. (Supplb I by Rculti Loudon, sth April —The N'aevi'c is now docked ‘it Southampton.(Supplb I by Rculti ) - 20 words
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Article43 1907-04-12 294 Reason for Resignation d b I Reuter L mdui), sth Ai nl.—The S'linddid assoils that Sir Akxuider Swcttenham le signed tht* G .ve r noiship of J imaica beeiuse the Government had aske I hmitoapologise to A dinira I D.ivis.• ( d b I Reuter ) - 43 words
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Article35 1907-04-12 294 Is the End in Sight? (Supplied by Reuter.) London, slh April.—Troops are pouring into St. Petersbmg in the saint* in inner as on the occasion of the dissolution of the first Duui i.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article34 1907-04-12 294 Thaw not Insane. (Supplied ly Reuter.) Loudon, sth April.—The New York Lunacy Commissi n has decided that Harry Thaw is sine. Mr. Jerome, the public prosecutor, has appealed agaiust this decision.(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article34 1907-04-12 294 Meningitis Spreading. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, sth April.—Meningitis has appeared in almost all puts of Belfast and tliPM* are no G ns of its abatimj. Hitherto, of 261 cares, 136 have been fatal.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article44 1907-04-12 294 More Shocks at B tlis (Supplied by Ri-uhr.) London, sth Apiil.—Twenty-eight shocks <4 earthquake were experienced at Bitlis and of four thousand houses over three hundred have fallen. Half of those still standing ate seiiiiisly damaged. Eight people were killed ami many injured.(Supplied by Ri-uhr.) - 44 words
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Article700 1907-04-12 294 The current issue of the Overseas Edition of the baily Mad to hand contains, under the heading of “The Peace Conference, an article so absolutely in agreement with the views expressed in our issue of 1 huisday last that no apology is needed for reproducing it. The700 words
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Article478 1907-04-12 294 Departure. The King of Siam, who had been spending the day at Chakrabong House,” embarked on board the German mail steamer Sachsen a little after 5 p.m. yesterday. There was a large number of Siamese officials on Swettenham Wharf to bid His Majesty bou voyaqe, apparently478 words
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Advertisement85 1907-04-12 294 You Run No Risk. You need not hesitate to buy Chamberlains Cough Remedy. If uu are not s.Jistied with the results after using twothirds of tli* bottle according to directions you may return it to vour dealer ami your '••oney wd! he refunded. Here is vvh.t' the Gjeer Diug Co.,85 words
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Article1578 1907-04-12 295 'fiiE usual fortnightly meeting of the Muni- Commissioners was held at the MuniOffices yesterday afternoon, when the nilnring gentlemen were present Mr. F. J Ilallifax (President), Mr. L H. Clayton, p V. Locke and Mr. Q i th Beng Kee, with Dr. G. W- Bark (Health Officer), Mr.1,578 words
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Article235 1907-04-12 295 Mr. Herefmd to-day conc’uded lhe hiJ J M it bahat, a Malay, for making a false charge. I’ appeals that the accuse»!, who lived at I anjong I’okong, had allowed gambling in Ins home and that a row endued between himself and another M day, named235 words
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Article51 1907-04-12 295 W e are informed by Messrs. Osborne and Cbappel, the general managers, that the return from the Kinta Tin Mines, Ltd., for the month of March, are as follows ut P ut 200 Piculs. Approximate Value $ll,OOO Water Rent 6,900 Working Expenses 4 500 Pr °fit51 words
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Advertisement51 1907-04-12 295 A Favourite Remedy for Babies. Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have made Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy a favorite with the mothers of small children. It qui kiy cures their coughs and colds and prevents any danger of pneumonia or other serious consequences. For sale by all (’h« mis's and Storekeeper51 words
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Article340 1907-04-12 296 Advocates Chinese National Banks. Dr. C. Kingman,Chinese Imperial Commissioner for the purpose of investigating the commerce of foreign countries, arrived here from Singapore by the B. I. Mail steamer Bharata yesterday afternoon Dr. Kingman, "who is thirty-live years of age, was born in Sydney, Australia, but received340 words
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Article169 1907-04-12 296 I'kizc Distribution. At the Penang Cricket Club yesterday evening Mrs. F. O. Hallifax distributed the prizes, which had b u en specially obtained from Hongkong, to the winners in the iecent Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following is the list of the winners: Cham pion ship Silver Cup.169 words
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Article1078 1907-04-12 296 (From (Jar Own Correspondent.} Wednesday, April 3rd. The most exciting event of the week has been the Siamese Royal visit. Ou Sunday morning the cruiser-like yacht of-His Majesty King Chulalongkorn arrived here convoyed bv two gunboats of the Siamese flpet, and as the Maha Chakkri cast anchor in1,078 words
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Article685 1907-04-12 296 Japanese Combine Proposes Com petition. The preliminary arrangements of lhe new shipping combine, which is to be incorporated under the title of the Nippon Risen Kaisba, having been completed, the subscription list for its shares has been opened. Baron Shibusawa’s name appears as Chairman of the685 words
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Article60 1907-04-12 297 A Manifesto. (Supplied bl/ Reuter.) lomlouj, I, April.-A manifesto of the Na tonal ervice League signed 1)v Lor(] Koberts, the Duke of Wellington, Lord we' r 1 'M E Mea "> aD<l bor-1 Kaglan welcomes Mr. Haldane’s idea of a national army but urges that the strongest(Supplied bl/ Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article58 1907-04-12 297 Pamphlet by S. M. Mitra. v w/»/»/ied by Reuter.) Lomhm. 6di Apiil—The O.bbm Club has publolel a bv Mr, S. M ■Mitra, an Indim j mnhliu,‘slo wng that India is ecommii allv imue important to Great Britain th .n me Him other colonies, and denouncing Hie suyar invent(•vw/»/»/ied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article63 1907-04-12 297 R.ceives ihe Snpp irt of the T ines. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 6'h Api il.—The Times warmly supports Lord Cromer’s pioposal to leform Capitulations under the indicated on the ground that Cipitul itions iu the present form are a serious obstacle to good government and progress and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article22 1907-04-12 297 Contract Signed. (Supplied by R uler.) London, 6h April.—A cmipanv has signed the contra t for heigh'euing the Assouan Dam.(Supplied by R uler.) - 22 words
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Article36 1907-04-12 297 (Supplied by Hauler Birthday Celebrations. London, 6Hi April.—Lord Lister, discovererof the antiseptic treatment in Surgery, celebrated the eightieth anniversary of his birthday yesterday. The continental newspapers publish highly eulogistic aitides on the great scientist.(Supplied by Hauler ) - 36 words
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Article35 1907-04-12 297 Withdraws Resignation. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 6th April.—At Queen Wilhelmina’s request the Cabinet, which resigned on the 12th February, have all withdrawn their resignation with the exception of the Minister for War.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article40 1907-04-12 297 A Combination of Millionaires. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 6th April.—President Roosevelt has authorised the statement that Messrs. Hearst, Harriman and Rockfeller formed a combination with a fund of one million ster’ing to defeat the President’s policy against trusts.(Supplied by Renter.) - 40 words
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Article23 1907-04-12 297 Arrival in London. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 6-h April.—'l’he Governor of British North Borneo has arrived iu London.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article40 1907-04-12 297 Mr. James. Hunter's Appointment. (Su/ plied by Reuter.) Loudon, 6th April —The Lidia ()fti *.m has appo nted Mr. Jmes Hunter, twelfth wrangler at Hip 19(13 Tripos, tn lie mat hamitical expeil. lor Hi- >u v»»v of In li(Su/ plied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article68 1907-04-12 297 Will Join the K ng at Ton'cn (Suppled I y Reuter.) London. 6 h ApHI.-Qirei Ahxandui has it ii*l« for |\>til io j kin the Kinv. whence their M -jedi s will pnceed to Caitluigeua. King at Teuton. L'uidon, 6ih April.—The King arrived I onion yesterday evening and(Suppled I y Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article38 1907-04-12 297 Unrest in tie F. ctory Disir'cts. (Supplied by Rtubr.) London, 6th April. Cossacks nd dragoons aie being qmrtercd in the factory districts of St. Petersburg and guard* me ordeied to be in readiness in case of evenlualities.(Supplied by Rtubr.) - 38 words
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Article120 1907-04-12 297 A Disastrous Tornado. (Supplied bi/ Reuter.) London, b h ApiiL —A Tornado swept a path of several miles wide iu the district around Alexandria, a town in Louisiana killing aud injuring many. Much damage was done. A shooting accident took place at the Thamamg rifle range, Rangoon, the other« (Supplied bi/ Reuter.) - 120 words
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Obituary159 1907-04-12 297 Obituary. Canon Maccoll. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 6th April.—The death is announced of the Rev. Malcolm Maccull, the well-known author, who was Canon of Ripon since 1884. Obituary. Beecham of Pill Fame(Supplied. by Renier.) Loudon, 9th April.—The death is announced of Mr. Beecham, the proprietor y the manufacturing business of159 words
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Article489 1907-04-12 298 In another column will be found published correspondence between tin* Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, and the President of the Penang Association, together with a despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies acknowledging the memorial recently addressed by the Association, through His Excellency the Governor, to him.489 words
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Article556 1907-04-12 298 The visit of Prince Arthur of Connaught to Penang about a year ago, when on his way to invest the Mikado with the Order of the Garter, conferred upon him by King Edward, will be still fresh in the memory of Penangites, foi our Royal guest proved to556 words
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Article1200 1907-04-12 298 No Lieut.-Governor for Penang We have to thank the Hon. Secretary of the Penang Associ ition f<»r a copy o fth e following conespondence which has passed betwcei the Association an 1 the Government, with reference to the appointment of a Lieutenant Governor for Penang: Colonial Secretary’s Office.1,200 words
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Article132 1907-04-12 299 A Most Enjoyable; “At Home.” On Saturday evening the members of the Penang Club were “At Home to their friends, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Dancing was, of course, indulged in and lasted from 9 till 12, followed by an excellent supper. The refreshments in132 words
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Article283 1907-04-12 299 There was another complete change of programme at Matsuo’s popular show on Saturday night, and it sounds almost like a redundancy to say that there was again a big audience, for when has Matsuo’s not been favoured with a crowded house on a Saturday night Matsuo seems to283 words
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Article82 1907-04-12 299 Mr. Heieford, this morning, disposed of the application for the rendition of Izyaon Rowther, reported in our issue of the sth The question for decision was whether the Perak warrant was duly issued and whether the accused was the person named therein. These facts being proved,82 words
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Article190 1907-04-12 299 To THE EIHTOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, —I shall be much obliged for a little space in your journal to call the attention of the authorities to the state of the bridge at Khoo Thean 'lek Road, in the village of Kampong190 words
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Article347 1907-04-12 299 The Government Gazette of April 5 contains the following items of information: His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Chief Inspector C. Dickson to be Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police, Singapore, with effect from the Ist instant. Mr. W. N. Masterton, Assistant Government Marine Surveyor, Singapore,347 words
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Article517 1907-04-12 300 y. Free Press. Ordinary Meeting, Friday, April sth Present. Jlis Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrot, G.O.C. Hon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hon. A. T. Bryant (Act. Auditor-General). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Act. Col. Treasurer).y.—Free Press. - 517 words
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Article956 1907-04-12 300 Appointment of a Sub-Committee. There was a large attendance, says the Straits Times, at the Singapore Exchange last Friday afternoon, when a meeting took place of the Singapore Chamber cf Commerce and Exchange to consider ieplies to questions submitted by Government regarding the Roval Commission on Shipping Rings.956 words
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Article286 1907-04-12 300 Death of a Ceylonese at Borneo Wharf. Health Department Active. Singapore is fortunately practically immune from bubonic plague. Unlike the northern Settlement, where it is now looked upon as endemic, says the Straits Times, we rejoice in a clean bill of health, and have very little in286 words
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Article89 1907-04-12 301 The Irish University Bill. (Supplied by Reuter.') London, Bth April.—The Times learns that the Dublin Government has abandoned the idea of introducing the Irish University Bill during the present session, believing that the Devolution Bill will occupy too much time. Mr. Birrell, the Irish Secretary, denies that the University(Supplied by Reuter.') - 89 words
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Article57 1907-04-12 301 Reduction in Bank-rate Anticipated. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, Bth April.—The Times in a money article says that this week’s purchases of gold by the Bank confirm that the monetary corner has been turned in America, although the position on the Continent still requires watching. The brokers anticipate(Supplied by Reuter.} - 57 words
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Article62 1907-04-12 301 Report of the Registrar of Asiatics. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth April.—The report of the Registrar of Asiatics, Transvaal, records that there is a constant market iu registration certificates and a large number of Asiatics are thus entering the Colony. During 1906 the authorities found that 876 such entries(Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article82 1907-04-12 301 Queen Alexandra Arrives. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, Bth April.—Queen Alexandra has arrived at Toulon. The King inspected the Jena in the forenoon and their majesties will sail for Carthagena this evening. King Edward discusses the Jena Catastrophe. London, Bth April. Before sailing for Carthagena King Edward and Admiral Fisher(Supplied by Reuter.} - 82 words
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Article51 1907-04-12 301 King Victor Emmanuel Visits Greece. (Supplied by Reuter.} Loudon, Bth April.—The Royal Yacht, Trinacria, conveying King Victor Emmauuel and Signor Tittoni, the Italian Munster for Foreign Affairs, who are on a visit to the King of Greece, left Taranto for iraeus. The yacht was escorted by Italian(Supplied by Reuter.} - 51 words
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Article25 1907-04-12 301 Association Football. (Supplied by Reuter.) tendon, Bth April.—The Association ma ch between England and Scotland ended 10 a draw, each side scoring one goal.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article47 1907-04-12 301 A Commission to Yemen. (Supplied by Reuter.} uy neuter.) siaHn* 1 April.—A commission, conbavf. tWO generals and two Ulemas, south Constantinople for Yemen, in the oeeociar 8 Arabia, with the object of lribeawi 1U a r settlement with the Uiimt trouble 6 preBeut giviug the Govern-(Supplied by Reuter.} - 47 words
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Article19 1907-04-12 301 Women Elected. (Supplied by Reuter.) jondon, Bth April.—Nineteen women were returned at the Finnish Parliamentary lections. J(Supplied by Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article40 1907-04-12 301 The Jews Fear Outrages (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth April.—The Odessa Municipal elections resulted in a sweeping victory for the Russian people. The Jews fear outrages and anticipate a pogrom in the event of the dissolution of the Duma.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article80 1907-04-12 301 A Friendly Arrangement. (Sup/died by Reuter.) London, Bth April.—The French and German legations in Morocco have arrived at a friendly arrangement with regard to the difficult question of wireless telegraphy, an agreement which is regarded as highly satisfactory from an international standpoint. Moorish Artillerymen. London, Bth April.—The Moorish Artillerymen(Sup/died by Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article30 1907-04-12 301 Disastrous Fire (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth April.—The splendidly equipped engineering building at McGill University, Montreal, lias been completely destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at .£150,000.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article49 1907-04-12 301 Starts for Carthagena (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth April.—King Alfonso and several Minis‘e»*s have started for Carthagena to meet King Edward and Queen Alexandra. Owing to the Queen of Spain’s condition the King deferred his departure till the last moment and will return immediately after the interview.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article201 1907-04-12 301 Gigantic Strike. (Supplied, by Reuter.) London, Bth April.—A gigantic food and trades strike is being organised iu Paris. The date is kept secret. The Government is prepared to take strong repressive measures. Sir William Taylor, the Resident General, and Mr. C. F. Spooner, c m. g General Manager, F.(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 201 words
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Article1200 1907-04-12 301 In a lengthy leader published in its issue of 25th March last, our contemporary the Pinang Gazette, after indulging in some moral reflections upon the ethics of journalism and the number of writers of genuine literary capacity who make their appearance every year, went into a1,200 words
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Article360 1907-04-12 302 T<> I HE EpITOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Hear Sir, —Observing that the rccentseftlement of the above case, out of Court, has been the subject of a number of comments in the public Press, and being fully cognisant of the motives which swayed the defendants360 words
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Article255 1907-04-12 302 But a few days ago we drew attention, in these columns, to the dilapidated state of the old Government Offices, that wonderful structure which is too old to be used as an office and not picturesque enough to be preserved as a ruin. There it stands in all255 words
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Article257 1907-04-12 302 In Appellate Jurisdiction. (Bf'Jurc Mi'. Judice I'hornlon.j This was an appeal by N. Muttiah of Pernialang To Mabat, I*. W, who was charged, on the 11th February, 1907, before the Bench Court held at Nibong Tebal, with (1) voluntarily causing hurt to one I’onnusami by hanging him face257 words
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312 1907-04-12 302 At the conclusion of the case for the pro* secution in the trial for gambling of 18 Chinese, reported elsewhere, Sergeant Leonard discovered that defendant No. 15, Li Ah Wab, was personated by another man whose real name was Chua Ah Tek. This man had312 words
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Article618 1907-04-12 303 p. R C. vs. P. C. C. The footbill match between the Penang l t Club and the Penang Recreation d'b which was played on the Esplanade terdav afternoon, resulted in a victory fr the C icketers by two goals to nil. The nmber of goals, however, did not618 words
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Article611 1907-04-12 303 Two Shops Damaged. A tire broke out in Praugiu Road early nnr B lnA rU,D y StOpp3sirethe market and not iOO yards from Prangin Road Station. It would appear that, at about half past one this morning, tbe constable on duty at the I langm Road Station noticed smoke611 words
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Article267 1907-04-12 303 PRINCESS PATRICIA PURSUED. Dangerous Descent from Cetlon Hilltop. Some details of an incident which does not appear to have been previously mentioned in print, although it has been referred to in social and club circles at Colombo, are recorded in the Times of Ceylon as follows XV267 words
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Article277 1907-04-12 303 Writing in the February issue <,f tie Agrinc/furai Bulletin of the Straits ai d Federated Malay States, Mr. H. N. Ridley, the Director of our Botanic Gardens, deals with a plant that has long been cultivated in Singapore, and is to be seen in almost all277 words
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Advertisement67 1907-04-12 303 What Chamberlain's Pain Balm Will Do. For the alleviation of pain Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has no equal. Soreness of the musclei, swelling* m...i hmeness are quickly relieve 1 by npphing it. One appl cation will p “inp'lv <|nu i a M i„ j u t |o or chest r-.nd will67 words
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Article586 1907-04-12 304 Education in South China. (From the C.'iini Mai s Correspondent.) One of the true signs that China. is re illy awakening from her sleep of is that strenuous efforts aie being mad 3 by the officials to open schools mode led after western learning, while the books of586 words
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Article64 1907-04-12 304 (Echo Special.) Singapore, 9th April. —1 he child torture case concluded yesterday, when the woman was sentenced to four months’ rigorous imprisonment —a very lenient sentence. Her husband, who, it is alleged, also ill-treated the girl, has not yet been arrested. Full particulars of this64 words
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Article160 1907-04-12 304 Mr. Haldane’s Memorandum. (Suppdied by Reuter.) London, 9th April.—ln view of the discussion of the Territorial Forces Bill which has been fixed for to-morrow, Mr. Haldane, Secretary for War, has issued a further explanatory Memorandum showing that bis proposals have been designed to meet the lessons(Suppdied by Reuter.) - 160 words
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Article48 1907-04-12 304 Big Increase. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 9th April.—The Board of Trade returns for March show an increase of three million poun Is sterling for expot ts and of four and a half millions for imports over the figures for the same month last year.(Supplied by Renter.) - 48 words
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Article83 1907-04-12 304 Lord Curzon’s Plea (Supplied, ly Reuter.) London, 9th April.— Lord Cm/.on, in a letter to the eloquently pleads for a memorial to Lord Clive. If open-air, the statue should be erected on the Maidan, otherwise he pronoses a marble sta’irn alongside those of Lords Cornwallis(Supplied, ly Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article34 1907-04-12 304 Talk and Practice. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9th April.—The Duma has been holding protracted debates on the various burning questions, but no progress is made so far as practical woik is concerned.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article70 1907-04-12 304 Mr. Morley’s Reply. (Supplied by Reuter.) L.nvh.n 9lb April.-Mr, J 0 Morlw replying to Mr. Rees, member f w Montgomery District, said that theriiu of the Indian Trade Journal was allowed? comment oncommercid subjects in order that the journal might keep in touch with Indian Trade.♦ . (Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article70 1907-04-12 304 King Edward Appointed Captain-General. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 9th April.—King Alfonso Im appointed King Edward Captain-General of the Spanish army as a token of his sincere friendship. Affectionate Greetings. London, 9th April—lmmediately the Victoria and Albert arrived in the harbour, King Alfonso and his mother(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article27 1907-04-12 304 Battleship Aground. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9th April.—The battleship Trafalgar ran on the rocks at Devil’s Point, Devon port. She has been successfully towed off.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article30 1907-04-12 304 Leaves Cairo. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 9th April.—The Duke and Duchess of Connaught have left Cairo, The Khedive bid them farewell at ll* e Railway Station.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Advertisement63 1907-04-12 304 Every Bottle Warranted. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm will hot cost yon one cent if it does you no good. Give it a trial if you are troubled with rheumatism. One application will relieve the pain. Pains in the side or chest, soreness of the muscles or stiffness of the joints are63 words
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Advertisement74 1907-04-12 304 You Run No Risk. You need not hesitate to buy Lban’l* lain’s Cough Remedy. If y° u ftre satisfied with the results after thirds of the bottle according to you may return it to your dealer an money will be refunded. Here is J*. Greer Drug Co., Granite, o’l U.74 words
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Article654 1907-04-12 305 On the 1 till ultimo. :it a representative meeting of the lea-ling newspaper ami periodical proprietors at the Institute of Journalists, '1 udo:-street, a committee was formed to u’ge upon tin* Government the desirability of a reduction in postage of newspapers and magazines to the Colonies. A resolution654 words
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Article387 1907-04-12 305 In spite of the fact that peace conferences are becoming a popular form of recreation amongst tin; diplomats of the Great Powers, there appear to be no diminution in the energy of those scientists who spend their lives in inventing new engines of destruction and new methods387 words
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Article97 1907-04-12 305 “La F.lle di Madvme Angxt.” I'RAcricas for the above Opera have iHßen going o'i tor soiiip time, and the ChertHeM aiĕ snfii iniiiiy advanced for rehearsals 1«» be proceeded w i h All ilhkh who w.jre p o ent at the i>liiuinary me-tina, and all others who97 words
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Article93 1907-04-12 305 At a Committee Meeting of the Penang Amateur Dramatic Chib, held last night at the residence of M-. IL Young, Scotland Road, the caste for Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer was finally decided on. Rehearsals 1 egin within a week, and it is proposed to produce93 words
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Article349 1907-04-12 305 We leirn from the Hon. Secretary of the Penang langue Football Association that the League match between the Young Men’s Christian Association an i the Anglo* Chinese School will be played on,the Espl nade to-morrow afternoon instead of on the 18th inst. On that date' the postponed League349 words
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Article442 1907-04-12 306 A Private House Burnt Down. The most curious thing about the fires in Penang is that thev occur in batches. One outbreak is quickly followed by another. Why it should be so on’y an expert in the theory of chance can tell. Hardly twenty-four hours after the fire442 words
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Article157 1907-04-12 306 A quiet but very pretty wedding took place vesterday, in the presence of a few friends of the contruchng paitie«, at the Church of the Assumption, Penang, between Cmstance Marguerite P«um, daughter of the late Mr. J. P. Plum of Germany and his wife Mrs. W, Plum of Deptford,157 words
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Article1215 1907-04-12 306 The dinner given by Mr. Ob Ah Min at the Penang Mutual Improvement Ass ciation last evening was a great success, theie being nearly eighty people pi esent, among whom were a great many well-known members of our Chinese Community Mr. C. Kingman, the guest of the1,215 words
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Article1059 1907-04-12 307 An Appreciation. I cid remember, a good many years ago savs Raymond Blathwayt in the Planet. !he'iate'James Russell Lowell saying to me, ••rhe telegraph wire has done away with ail fhe ronance of an Ambassador’s life \ud the remark made to me in his own banning1,059 words
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Article16 1907-04-12 307 Output for March, 1907. Dressed tin ore produced Piculs 2 065-06 Value $108,648-8916 words
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Article152 1907-04-12 307 A certain Chinese, Mr. So Kai Yuen, says the South China Morning Post, suggested to the Viceroy that a tramway should be constructed on the city walls, instead of converting the walls into roads by having them demolished that with a tramway on the walls the City would152 words
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Article139 1907-04-12 307 King Alfonso’s Speech. {Supplied by Reuter,) London, 9th April.—King Alfonso, in toasting Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra at a banquet given on board the battleship Humancia, referred affectionately to his visits to Great Britain and the Anglo-Spanish friendship, which was based on the solidarity of{Supplied by Reuter,) - 139 words
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Article96 1907-04-12 307 Mr. Wyndham s Criticisms. {Supplied by Renter.) London, 10th April.—Mr. Haldane moved the second reading of his Territorial Forces Bill in the House of Commons yesterday. Mr. Wyndham moved an amendment and declared that the Secretary of War’s scheme was unsystematic, incoherent and did Dot provide for{Supplied by Renter.) - 96 words
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Article50 1907-04-12 307 Anti'European Edict. (Supplied by Reuter London, 10th April.—There is unrest among Europeans in Fez owing to an antiEuropean Edict of the Sultan, regretting the murder of Dr. Maucliamp, but declaring that the occupation of Ujda was unjustifiable and contrary to the treaties. He trusted that it would be evacuated.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 50 words
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Article86 1907-04-12 307 Great Distress. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10th April.—A letter from the Commissioner of the Society of Friends sent to investigate the famine in Russia, dated from Samara, 3rd April, says that 750,000 people are starving in Samara alone. Of these 373,000 are receiving bare relief, which must(Supplied by Reuter.) - 86 words
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Article45 1907-04-12 307 The Premier may Preside. (Supplied bp Reuter.) Loudon, 10th April.—The Timet and the Standard urge in the strongest possible manner the expediency of the Prime Minister presiding at the Conference of the Colonial Premiers for the purpose of emphasizing the idea of equality.(Supplied bp Reuter.) - 45 words
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Advertisement67 1907-04-12 307 Highly Esteemed. No liniment stands higher in the estimation of those who know its real value than Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. There are thousands who feel that they cannot get along without it and always keep it in their homes. The pain from cuts, burns, bruises and like injuries is promptly67 words
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Article27 1907-04-12 308 The Trafalgar.” Signal Misunderstood. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Dili April —The runnii g aground of the Trafalyar was due to a signal from the bridge being misunderstood.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article74 1907-04-12 308 Canada the United States. The Fishery Question (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9th April.—lt is stated at XV ashington that a treaty has been drafted appointing a joint commission to consider all complex questions between Canada and the United States, concerning the water boundaries and the fisheries. Later intelligence states that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article59 1907-04-12 308 Case Closed. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9tb April.—The Thaw case has closed, and addresses to the jury have already begun. A Great Speech by Delmas. London, 10th April. —Thaw’s counsel, Mr. Delmas, thrilled the court with an eloquent and telling address, enlisting the sympathies of the jury(Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article832 1907-04-12 308 The scheme for the construction of a tunnel under the Straits of Dover, thus linking up England and France*by railway and doing away with the often stormy crossing by steamer from Dover to Calais, so dreaded by invalids and those addicted to that distressing complaint, seasickness, is832 words
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Article635 1907-04-12 308 Farewell to Mr. Wreford. Yesterday afternoon there was a pleasant meet held by the Penang U*’’ Club, the occasion being a farewell tam" Wreford, the past President of the Cl whops leaving for Europe next Saturday t? meet wasat Thornliebank,” the residence f Mr. W reford, a635 words
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Article657 1907-04-12 309 Strange Revelations. jt will be remem beied that we reported on the 30th ultimo that Che Din, the son of Mahomed Ari if said to be the wealthiest Malay in Penang, stood charged befoie Mr. Lemon with stealing certain jewellery belonging to Oodou, a Malay woman, the657 words
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64 1907-04-12 309 In our issue of the 9th in<u- u the defend ing Ab a J’ WlO was one of 51! No Court" thk T ek appeare< befole the J*». t t Jls nnrniuer> and p]eaded u that f f ls r pe soni io He said64 words
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Article509 1907-04-12 309 Ihe tn,l f the Chetty lad Chokatneam, for expiring a decree that had been satisfied, com nenetd to-day before the Bench Court. Briefly stated, the facts of the case are as follows 1 he defendant is the representative of the K Mu'liiiram in < belly. In509 words
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Article443 1907-04-12 309 A meeting of the Immigration Committee was held at the Government Buildings, Kuala Lumpur, on April 7th, at which the following were present:— The Acting Superintendent of Indian Immigrants. The State Surgeon, Perak. C. E. Spooner, Esq. Hon ble J. Turner. R. W. Harrison, Esq. M. Cummins, E-q.443 words
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Article842 1907-04-12 310 We clip the following leader from the Perak Pioneer Another injustice to Penang has now become almost as familiar a remirk as the equally well-known ‘another injustice to ’Oiretand,' and of which the latest despatch of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, throwing cold water842 words
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Article144 1907-04-12 310 Dividend of 52} Per Cent Recommended. The report on the Redjang Lebong Mine for 1906 has been published. It shows the development work to be progressing satisfactorily, and that prospects are highly favourable. In 1906, 46,980 tons of ore were milled for a return of 22 14dwts.144 words
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195 1907-04-12 310 Important New Enterprise. 'The Tokio Foreign Department is in receipt of the following telegram from the Japanese Commercial Agent at Vladivostok:—According to a Russian paper published here, a Russo-Chinese S. S. Company has been established by certain Chinese and Russian capitalists for the purpose of promoting195 words
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Article210 1907-04-12 310 Prince Ranjits.nhji, the world renowned cricketer, the success of whose suit for chieftainship of Jamnagar has been recorded in our columns, was duly installed as Jam o f Jamnagar on the 12th ultimo, in the presence of a large number of the Native Chiefs of Kathiawar, including Maharajah210 words
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Article412 1907-04-12 310 Contemplated Reduction of the Garrison. References in Parliament. The public will l>e interested to learn that, although no official or public notification has been made on the subject, the Imperial Government contemplates an immediate reduction of the garrison in the Straits Settlement. This announcement we are able to412 words
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Article65 1907-04-12 311 Elaborate Preparations. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, lOH) April. —The City Corporation proposes to give a luncheon to Prince Fusbimi at the Guildhall on the sth May. An address in a gold box will also be presented to the distinguished visitor, and it is hoped that the King and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article71 1907-04-12 311 Severe Criticisms (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11th April.—The opposition keenly criticised Mr. Haldane’s scheme as being based on a series of hypotheses, and declared that without national enthusiasm the scheme must fail. Sir Charles Dilke also severely criticised the scheme and considered that the Expeditionary force(Supplied by Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article96 1907-04-12 311 Speech for the Defence Concluded. (Supplied by Reuter cluded d 0 a D Hlll l A r l 7 l T,,aW SCouusel <>o>>elided a speech lavishly gainished with X? t U lP qUOt tlO S and Baid tl,at Tl| aw. H e ir nl? 8 s,relcll ed(Supplied by Reuter ) - 96 words
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Article32 1907-04-12 311 America Germany. Modus Vivendi Concluded. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 10th April—After protracted a modus vivendi has been concluded at Washington ensuring the importation at a minimum tariff of American goods into Germany.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article22 1907-04-12 311 Strike Ended. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11th April.—The strike of the colliers and workmen at Port Said has partially ended.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article41 1907-04-12 311 Marriage. Taylor-Plum—On the IHh April, at the Church of the Assumption, Penang, Captain L. C. F. Taylor, of Australia, to Constance Marguerite Daisy daughter of the late J. P. Plum of Germany and Mrs. W. Plum of Deptford Kent.41 words
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Article116 1907-04-12 311 Penang, 11th April (Ry courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4,’« 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4?* 3 Credit 2/4?« 3 Documentary ...2/4} Calcutta, Demand Bank R,. 173} 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 173| Moulmein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 175| Madras, Demand116 words
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Article51 1907-04-12 311 Governor of Ceylon. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11th April.—Sir Henry McCallum, Governor of Natal, has been appointed Governor of Ceylon. Sir Matthew Nathan will replace Sir Henry McCallum, aud will be succeedel as Governor of Hongkong by Brigade-General Sir J. I>. Lugard, late High Commissioner for Northern(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article66 1907-04-12 311 Budget Referred to a Committee. by Reuter.) Loudon, 11th April.—The Duma, by an overwhelming majority of all parties including Labourites, has referred the Budget to a Committee. Ihe Socialists proposed to reuse to examine the Budget till the powers of the Duma are extended. Minister Kokootseff in aby Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article44 1907-04-12 311 New Appointments. (Supplied by Reuter.) Uudou, 10th April.—Mr. William MidP on Lampbell, a member of Curtis, Campbell and Co., of Rood Lane, London, Rani-’ a eeu appointed a Governor of the a kug |a nd, and Mr. Edgar Lubback deputy Governor.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article31 1907-04-12 311 of Spain Banqueted. (Supplied by Reuter.) quoted the^P -Edward ban- > <*?, f Spaiu on board of ton e t s ‘b e most cordial «f Tfotrng jtXid. iUti atod l,is iuteu(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article259 1907-04-12 311 A correspondent writes to a Burma paper:—Damma Charaparadatajaya, a Tibetan Yogi, with a retinue of Nepaulese, was iu Mandalay for a week in the vicinity of the Mandalay Hill. Crowds of people living thereabouts flocked to see him and to consult him on different subjects. Mr.259 words
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Article152 1907-04-12 311 Gold leaf $64.60 B. Pepper( W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 17.— n0 slock White Pepper 24 50 setters Trang Pepper 20— sales Cloves (picked) 47.50 buyers Maco 82.75 safes Mace Pickings 70} setters Nutmegs llos 29— sellers C No. 1 s.—safes Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.15 sales Tapioca Flour152 words
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Advertisement49 1907-04-12 311 A Favourite Remedy for Babies* Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have made Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy a favorite with the mothers of small children. It quickly cures their coughs and colds and prevents any danger of pneumonia or other serious consequences. For sale by all Chemists aud Storekeepei s49 words
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Advertisement13 1907-04-12 311 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilaiuls, Buttery <S Co.13 words
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Article1015 1907-04-12 312 oj Number of, U 2 Capital. Shares I > Last Dividend. Name. /2? S issued. S D M t z I a Mining. p 1903 1 300,000 1 30.000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 19.25 19.50 $19.50 1900 7. 175,000 lO 10 Bersawah Gold Mining Co., Ltd1,015 words
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Advertisement42 1907-04-12 312 The French Confectionery, Mackay s HONr A ffl 17a, Northam Road. I iniinn Uflj|Q|/W llUlllJ DLL VV., Ohocoiate, Bonbons. LIQUUIt WHIdKI. Q enera i Store and Commission Dessert bondants, At iteasonabie rrice. Gieslcrs’ Champagne, S 3, MAIN S ROAD. TAI PINO. 33142 words
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Advertisement762 1907-04-12 313 d v e r* t. i s c m e n t s iwif J I —l^—u Meals were a Misery. for ssj^.i. s e;. CflD CUE JOHN MARTifi, MINER. oALt. Dr Williams’ Pink Pilis. Dr A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. «For about two years I was a sufferer JUST762 words
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Advertisement283 1907-04-12 314 ,5~~ 1 I' I 1 I** tfifi!ft£i» *f-J; 'Uct* ■_-4*, ,_-< ■■<« •<— **'AWiU'< *J 2 .‘Ji'* e-m 6 gJr.-i' K trrra"* 1 1 W L s&■ <s> w W® W W £HKtywHSi «HSt>•"?■■« Sffit 1 MSSSSdiSBBa»i S9fifi« ?eSEB<?-•■■ ?>■ ksHb&i faßß& The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. I I ESTABLISHED 1883.283 words
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