The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 15 November 1907

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    21 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 915 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cealjl? Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 15th November, 1907. No. 46.
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      165 2 I I rt THE I STRAITS ECHO I i I MAIL EDITION. X I i d Published the day prior to the departure of eaeh mail JI for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I 'I news originally published in the daily issues, as well as F d
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    RATES AND TAXES.
    893 1090 The rates are up, there is no help for it. As Mr. J. W. Hallifax remarked at the Municipal meeting yesterday afternoon, It is unfortunate, but there is no way out of it.” The punishment must fit the crime and, unless the House Assessment and the General
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    Public Opinion.
    221 1090 A DENIAL. To tub Editor of the Straits Echo. oir,— —1 notice in your report of the Annual General Meeting of the Penang Association loot ball League that a certain Mr. Trusdale said be had been told the C.R C. had offered honorary membership to several football players
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    The Police Courts.
    345 1090 (Before Mr. Wolf er elan). Cbeug Ah Tek, a Chinese boy, -was this morning charged with housebreaking br night at Batu Ferringhee on the 7th inst. The prisoner admitted the charge, and added that one Ah Theam, living at Batu Ferringhee. bad instigated him to do it.
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    2009 1091 SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present: —Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. J. W. Hallifax, Mr. L. H. Clayton, Mr. Quah Beng Kee, Dr. Locke and Mr. Lim Eu Toh, with
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    THE BUDGET IN COUNCIL.
    2056 1092 F. P. Another Day with the Estimates. HARBOURS, RIVERS, AND ASYLUMS. Special Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.). Hon. (’apt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. R. N. Bland (Res.-Counc., Penang). Hon. H. W. Firmstone (Act. Res.-Counc., Malacca). Hon.
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    Singapore Notes.
    1010 1093 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tuesday, sth November. Mr. Gottlieb’s Promotion. At Monday’s sitting of the Legislative Council, a contest ensued over the question of the Registrar. Mr. Fort was very strongly of opinion that in view of the increasing demands on this official and the approach of their
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    Chinese Examinations.
    167 1094 Canton, (Jet. 23. I have just receive.] a letter from a friend iu F-king giving me the pirticulaisconcernjug the examination of Chinese students from abroad. F >rty-two students were examined, thirty-eight of whom got through. Only seven Chin-shih degrees were conferred. Of these the first four, iu the
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    The Railway Dispute.
    177 1094 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Scheme for Settlement. London, 7th Nov.—Under the Railway settlement scheme the employees of each company will be divided into sections which will elect representatives to the Boards which the companies form for such sections. If a Sectional Board fails to settle a matter
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    The Congo.
    75 1094 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Disgrace to Humanity. London, Bih Nov. —At apped to the nation has been signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Peers, Commoneis, Lord Mayors and the various Societies. It urges that, in the absence of any indication of Belgium assuming the buid?n of the
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    The American Financial Crisis.
    58 1094 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Gold Drain on Europe. London, Bth Novr. The American gold drain continues despite the increase of the London Bank rate to 7 per cent, which also partially counteracts the good effect of the railway settlement. The French Bank rate has been raised
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    The U. S. Elections.
    31 1094 (Sup) lied by Reuter.) Republican Elected Governor of New Jersey. London, 7th Nov.-The final returns show that a Republic in has been elected Governor of New Jersey.
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    The German Royal Visit.
    81 1094 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Reason for the Change of Plans. Loudon. Bth November.—lt is understood that the Kaiser’s decision regarding the change of plans was taken on Tuesday after an examination by his physicians, who ascertained that the cold had left him with inflammation of the
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    The Navy.
    26 1094 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Launch of the Superb.” Loudon, Kth November.—The latest warship of the Dreadnought type, the Superb, has been launched at Elswick.
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    England’s Trade.
    49 1094 (Supplied by Reuter.) The October Returns. London, Bth November.—The Imports and Exports for October show increases of £3,025.054 and £5.085,189 Of the Imports grainand Hour show an increase of £3,000,000. The manufactured Exports have increased by three-aud-three quarter million pounds whereof a million is for cotton fabrics.
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    LONG LIVE THE KING!
    690 1094 To-day, the 9th of November, is the sixty-seventh birthday of King Edward the Seventh, and will be observed throughout the British Empire as a public holiday. In the United Kingdom, however, His Majesty’s birthday is celebrated on the 21th May, the birthday of that great Queen,
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    The King's Birthday.
    412 1095 4', Penang’s Celebrations. As we have said elsewhere v.e cinuo’ do very much in the way of spectacular < ft’-ct to celeb nite the King’s Birthday, hut, nevertheless, Pen aeg always does its best to com memorate the day on which our gracious ruler was born. In
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    Albert Edward.
    157 1095 In the recently published Let'cs oj Q,uc< u ‘Victo in, which all the critics are agieud is one of the most fa sen ating and interesting human decumeuts ever issued, appears this reference to our present king which we make no apology for quoting to d y “Buckingham
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    The Cinematographs.
    152 1095 The Koyal. Thi- (veii'iig Hie Ihoal Cinematograph couc'udes a inosi successful season in Penang. As will be seen from the company’s advei tisement in another cdumo a special programme has been arranged lor the concluding show, and there shou’d be. a crowded house at the King St'e°t I’heatre
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    Distinguished Rubber Student for Ceylon.
    416 1095 Says the Ceylon Observer'. Lieut General F. Walter Kitchener, c. b., at present Officer Commanding the 3rd (Lahore) Division of the Indian Army, and brother of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, we a position to state, visits Ceylon shortly to study the cultivation and pieparatiou of
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    Sign Posts for Motorists.
    114 1095 Mr. E T. C. Garland, Hon. Sec.etaiy o f the Perak Motor Union, wtiies to the p reBg as fellows H The Union have elected sign-posts at the Tambun-Gopeng and Brewster R »ad junctions, which I hope you will draw* attention to tn your news columns
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    Firewood Cutters' Guild.
    444 1095 Alleged Dangerous Secret Society Formed in Selangor. What is regarded as an extremely dangerous society is the kind of secret society formed by Cantonese wood cutters, having an office at Rawang, Ulu Selangor. This society, the Many Mail understands, has already approa hed the Protector of Chinese
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    Public Opinion.
    572 1096 THE AMERICAN M. E. I ii( RCH IN TAI PI NG. Io ihe Editor of iue Siga.u E<uo. Sih, 1 shall thank you to allow me to draw, through the medium of your vainable and widely read journal, the attention of the executive authori ies of the American
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    French Consul's Sons.
    1067 1096 Boating Incident at siirlap. 1 lie claim <.i Milers Rvpnael .mu Haiold de Loudy, the you ig sons of the C.mHe de UU i\’ ench lo $20.90) fiom 1- Ho l ing Peng for assault, wiongful imprisonment and malicious prosecution was continued before Mr. Law, acting Chief
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    Russia.
    75 1096 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Estimates for IW. London, Kch Nov. The Estimates published at St. Petersburg by the Minister of Finance show a deficit of 198 million roubles whereof sixty-seven millions are on account of the war with J'ipiu. 'I he deficit uill be covered by a loan. The
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    The Asiatic Problem.
    35 1096 (Supplied <tj ’leuler.) New Political Party’s Views, London, 8 h Nov.— Ihe New Political Paity organ z •<] m British Columbia object to the exclusion of Asiatics They are led by ex-Piemier Maitin.
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    America and Japan.
    61 1096 (Supplied by Reuter.) Viscount Hayashi’s Views. Lindon, Bth Nov. —Reutei's Tokio curie,pondent has intei viewed Viscount Havashi on the Amenco Japanese relations and waa tuld they have never been smoother or more cordial. The e nitration question has been practically settled and Japau proposes to control the
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      82 1096 A Question that Every Man Should Decide for Himself. There is one subject in which many of us a, 6 interested and that is, wbat is the quickest way of getting rid of a trouble’oine cold? 1® it best to take some new remedy put out W) th exaggerated claims,
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    Ecclesiastical.
    33 1097 (Supplied by Hauler.) New Bishop for Mid-China. London, Bth Nov. —The Archbishop of Canterbury has nominated the Rev. Herbert Molony of Jubbulpore to the Bishopric of mid-China in succession to Bishop Moule.
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    THE CONSERVANCY DEPARTMENT.
    979 1097 One can sympathise with the Municipal Health Officer in his laudable desire to improve the Conservancy Department without in any way disagreeing with the decision of the Municipal Co mtn is* sioners at the last meeting not to employ certificated Sanitary Inspectors. Circumstances alter cases. As Dr.
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    Government Gazette.
    250 1097 The Government Gazette of November K contains the following items of inform»' tion His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. J. g. \V. Arthur t be a Coroner and a Commissioner of the Court of Requests for the Settlement of Penang. His Excellency the Governor
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    Penang Hindu Association.
    266 1097 A celebration meeting of the third anniversary of the Hindu Association was held on Saturday last at 5-15 p.m., at the Association’s premises in Transit r Road. The business of tbemaeung commenced with Mr. N. C. Dutt, the Chairman, being presented with a garland of flowers by
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    INTERPORT FOOTBALL.
    951 1098 Chinese Recreation Chib vs, Ipoh Recreation Club. (By Our Special Correspondent.) The Trip to Ipoh. So great was the inieres» taken in the above match that no less than 53 members of the Chinese Recreation Club, ii eluding players, crossed over to Ipoh by the Express on Saturday
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    Y. M. C. A. vs, Teluk Anson.
    1113 1098 (By Our Special Correspondent.) On Saturday afternoon a team representing the Y. M. C. A. left for Teluk Anson by the s.s. Lady Weld to play Teluk Anson at “soccer.” The run down to the Perak pert ou the Lady Weld was a
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    317 1099 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Nov. 8. Present. Mis Excellency the Governor (Sir .John Anderson, k.c.m.g.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perroll. c.B. Hon. Capt. A. H. Young* (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). ’Hon, A. T. Bryant (Act. Col. Treasurer). Hon. F. J. Pigott, C.E. (Ag. Col. Engineer). Hon.
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    The Penang Hunt Club.
    1999 1099 Annual Gymkliana. We were not exact iy favoured with King’s wen her on S.iturd iy it was wet in the morninif but 1 lie weather clerk relented towards thi- 1 lim-noo’t, ci. 1 th&lt; ujh if was cloudy overhead ii a ii bed &lt; If ...t
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    The Police Courts.
    330 1100 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Four Malay youths were this morning charged with gambling* in a kampong off Dato K ram at Road yesterday. One und ahalf cents and a brick were the only exhibits produced. The defendants admitted the charge and were fined three dollars each. At 2
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    The American Crisis.
    237 1100 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Money Famine. Loudon, 9th Nov.—The rising bank rate is generally approved as being necessitated by the American crisis, but it is sorely crippling the trade of the merchants of Britain. Bills have been accepted against grain and cotton which are unmovable. On account
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    The Lord Mayor’s Show.
    129 1100 (Supplied by Reuter.) Interesting Utterances by the Premier. London, 11th Nov.—The Lord Mayor’s show has opened with glorious sunshine. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, speaking at the Guildhall, said he regarded the treaty with Russia as a great security of peace. Prince Fushimi’s visit was a return for
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    The German Royal Visit.
    58 1100 (Supplied by Reuter.) Arrival at Portsmouth To-day. London, 9th Novemlier.— The Kaiser and Raiserin left. Berlin yesterday evening for England, and the Channel Fleet of forty-tive warships welcomes them at Portsmouth on Monday (to-day). London, 11th November.—The Kaiser and Kaiserin left Flushing this morning for Spithead.
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    Birthday Honours.
    109 1101 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir William Adamson, C.M.G. London, 9th November.—Amongst the 'birthday honours Mr. William Adamson, C.M.G., has been knighted. [Mr. Adamson is Chairman of the Straits Settlements Association. For man years he was resident in Singapore as head of the firm of Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillau A Co.,
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    Army Changes.
    87 1101 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Appointments. Loudon, 9th November.— Major-General Uildyard has been gazetted a General m succession to General Sir Bindon Blood Major-General Hutton has been gazetted Lieutenant-General. Mr. Haldane on the Subject Londou, 11'h Nov. —Mr. Haldane. S eretary of State for War, speaking in London ■aid
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    The Asiatic Problem.
    38 1101 (Supplied by Reuter.) Enquiry Opened at Ottowa. London, 9rh November. It is wired from Ottowa that Mr. King, the D puty Minister of Labour, opens the enquiry on Oriental immigration .it Vaneonvpr on November 11th.
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    The “ Redbreasts’ ” Disgrace.
    72 1101 The Redbreasts’ Disgrace. (Supplied by Reuter Officers Unsuitable for Cavalry. London, 9th Nov. —In order to dispel misapprehension the Time* desires to state that it believes the unfitness of the sth Lance’s is mainly due to the fact, that several of the officers are unfit for cavalry. The removal of
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    A Royal Birth.
    23 1101 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Future Kaiser Born. London, 10lh November. —Yesterday the German Crown Princess was delivered of a son.
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    A Royal Gift.
    53 1101 (Supp'i d b i Reuter.) The Cullinan Diamond Presented to the King. London, 10th November —Mr. Solomon his tuken the Cullinan Diamond to Sandringham and presented it to King Edward. The diamond, which is the largest in the world, is a gift from the Transvaal to the
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    The Unionist Party’s Policy.
    51 1101 (Supplied by Reiter.) Absolutely Committed to Tariff Reform. London, 11th Nov. Mr. Austen Chamb“rlain, speaking at, Cambridge, said the Unionist pir’y hid absolutely committed th' inso’ves to Tariff Reform which was the bisis of all soe al reform ami might enable the party to promote old-age
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    Morocco.
    45 1101 (Supplied by If enter.) Admiral Pichou’s Opinion. London, Udi Nov. —Admiral Pichou announces that the situation in Morocco permits the withdrawal of the destroyers and four cruisers. M. Regnault has obtained from the Sultan all guarantees for the faithful execution of the frontier agreements.
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    A Famous Cricketer.
    17 1101 (Supplied by Reuter.) “Ranji” iu London. London, litli Nov. —Rinjitsiugbi has arrived in Loudon.
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    The Home Turf.
    52 1101 (&gt;'applied b&gt;i Reuter.) Menu Wins the Liverpool Cup. Lindon, 9th Nov.—The result of the race for the Liverpool Cup, run to-day, was as follows Menu, bf by Bill of Portland-Ent remet 1 Glacis, ch c by Carbine-Glasalt... 2 Carnegie, ch g by Fortuno-Bel Esprit 3 Winner trained
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    THE LETTERS OF A QUEEN.
    672 1101 The “Letters of Queen Victoria” which is reviewed in most of the home papers, forms a contribution of the high est value to the inner political history of the late reign. The letters illustrate Her Majesty’s close study of detail, her great conscientiousness, her rapidly
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    142 1101 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Chesham Killed. London, 10th November. —Lord Charles Chesham, M ister of tin Royal Buckhound”, has been killed in the hunting field. He was thrown from his horse and broke bis neck whilst hunting near Pytchley. Suicide of Baron Kilmaine in Paris. London, ]1 h Nov.
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    Football.
    50 1102 The following have been chosen to represent the P. C. C. in the big soccer match against Taiping and the District, which will be played on the Esplanade next Saturday Goal, Key worth; Backs, Muglistou and Threlfall; Halfbacks, Stronach, Sells and Forbes; Forward*. Nailer, Goldie, Arnold, Neubronner and Edmett.
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    The Lady Weld.
    303 1102 We hear on the best authority that the B.S, Lady Weld, of the Straits Steamship Co., has been sold to a Chinese buyer, and will be taken over very soon by her new owner. It must be a regret to her skipper, Capt. Treweeke, who has been
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    TAPAH
    841 1102 Our Special Corresponded 10th November, 1907. This little town is the capital of the prosper us mining district Batang Pudang. It is situated six miles from the railway station, known as Tapah Road Station, on the main trunk line between I poll and Kuala Lumpur. F. M. S. railway
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    Public Opinion.
    116 1102 A REJOINDER. To i he Edhor of the Straits Echo. Sir,--Regaiding the somewhat remarkable effusion of Mr. Saw Lai Poh in yolir issue of the Bth inst. and considering that the said Lai Poh is only a school-boy, I can only have the opinion that bis communication is
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    SOME TAIPING COMPLAINTS.
    329 1102 To ths Einron OF THE STRUT! Echo. Sir,—l was pleased to read in your issue of the 4th instant a paragraph in which it is mentioned that the vibration caused by the steam roller which is to be daily seen at work in certain of the roads
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    SUPREME COURT.
    361 1103 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell) Using as Genuine a Forged Document. The November Assizes opened to-dav Three Chinese, (1) Cheah Ah Gong, (2) Chew Bok and Lim Koon Seng were tried for the above charge, the first defe &lt;dant as principal and the other two as accessories.
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    The Police Courts.
    132 1103 (BeJ ore Mr. Wo ferstan.) Sapaya, a Hindu, was yesterday charged with committing theft iu respect of $5O in cash from the dwelling of a compatriot at Sungei Pinang. The defendant denied the charge and convinced the Court that the charge was due to a previous misunderstanding
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    SUPREME COURT.
    3700 1103 IN BANKRUPTCY JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Re Hajee Kami Seena Adamsah. Ex-par e Hug and Company. The above case was disposed of yesterday afternoon, when the following judgment was deliveied: This is an application made on behalf of the Bankrupt for an order under Section 97 of
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    The German Royal Visit.
    204 1105 {Supplied bi/ Reuter., German Press Comment on the Kaiser’s Visit. Bbndon, 11th November —I'hough there is an occasional jarring note in the general tone of German comment on the Kaiser’s visit to England it is decidedly friendly. Opinions differ as to its political significance, but the
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    The Navy.
    139 1105 {Supplied by Reuter.) Admiral Scott’s Insubordinate Signal. London, 111 h Nov. —lu compliance with theoidersof the Admiralty to prepare for the Kaiser’s visit Admiral Lord Charles Beresford on the 4th instant signalled a general order to the Channel Fleet to suspend operations and repaint. Rear Admiral Sir Percy
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    The New Chinese Minister.
    26 1105 {Supplied by Reuter.) Arrival in London. London, 11th Nov.—Tne New Chinese Minister to the Court of Si. James has arrived in London.
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    Turkey.
    71 1105 (Supplied by Reuter.) Economic Distress at Constantinople. London, I lib November. —At Cons mmnople the economic distress is very gieat. The high price of bread has caused serious riots at Aleppo. The in »b pillaged the bakeries and the flour mills. The troops bad to be called out to
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    The Cricket Tour.
    35 1105 {Supplied by Reuter.) M. C. C. w South Australia. London, 11th November. The South Australian team in their first innings scored 343. The English eleven have replied with 333 for four wickets.
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    THE FEDERATION OF EUROPE.
    752 1105 In a memorandum which be has submitted to all the Sovereigns of Europe, Sir Max Waechter, at one time High Sheriff of Surrey, pleads J’or a scheme of European Federation. He does not believe that the scheme is too big or that it will offer too
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    REUTER’S REPETITION.
    187 1105 It may be very interesting aud important news to hear that New York is crowded with Bank officers f rom all parts of America seeking to obtain cash, that this is causing an advance of the currency premium, and t hat the scarcity of money is keenly felt
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    SUPREME COURT.
    821 1106 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell) Using as Genuine a Forged Document. Yesterday afternoon, the trial of (1) Cheah Ah Gong, (2) Chew Bok and (3) Lim Koon Seng for the above charge was resumed. After Lim Sit, Moey Ab Yee and Ong Pi Hean, bead cooly, clerk
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    The Police Courts.
    342 1106 (Before Mr. Peel.) Yeoh Poh and Yeob Bu Hui, two Chinese fishermen, were yesterday Afternoon tried by Mr W. Peel in the First Court for voluntarily causing hurt to a compatriot by means of a fish-bone. Mr. Ye »h Guan Seek, of Messrs. Logan and Ross, conducted
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      TELEGRAPHIC SPEED!
      68 1106 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, 1 think it would be ot advantage to the public to know that three hours is the time taken for a telegram to reach Penang from Taiping as I, to my cost, discovered the other day. It takes the same
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      FOOTBALL COLOURS.
      236 1106 To tub Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Mr. Ed tor, —Since Mr. Lloyd J. P. Joaquim, the self-elected Captain of the football team known as the Penang Wanderers,” figures in your columns may I approach you on tbe subject of him and bis team What I would
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    Penang Wanderers' Club.
    293 1106 First Annual General Meeting. The First Annual General Meeting of tbe above Club was held at the Clubhouse, No. 276 Penang Road, yesterday evening. More than fifty members were present, and the lollowiug office bearers were elected:— President, Mr Lim Chee Saing. Vice-President, Mr. Ung Theam Kheng.
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    Matsuo's Cinematograph.
    254 1107 Matsuo’s Cinematograph—the old tavoirite—Jias now the fi°ld Io itself in Penang and nightly has a full tent, the reduced prices drawing bigger crowds than befoie. Last night the programme was an exceptionally good one, most of the pictuie&gt; being new to Penang. Of the manv good pictures, however,
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    Rabies in Penang.
    41 1107 Owing to a case of rabies having occurred st Dato Kramat the Municipal &lt; ommis siouers held a special meeting this afternoon to consider what action should be taken It was decided to telegraph to the Governor for instructions.
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    The Transit of Mercury.
    236 1107 Phenomenon to be Seen Locally. A Seiemban astronomer, Mr. Muriiah, writes to us as follows I forward the attached in the hope that it may be of some interest to the readers of your widely-circulated paper. [Enclosure I Time to observe the thenomcnan of th* Transit
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    “LITTLE GREEN SARONG”
    3773 1107 OUR SHORT :'J.: 'V- A LOVE STORY OF MALAYA. By Southern Cross.] I had known led Dalston in Singapore, hut had not been on intimate term wh him &lt;i s he was o e of thos“ quiet, reserved men i- is so d ffi'-ult to mak» fiimids
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    Taiping Notes.
    536 1109 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 11th November. The Hari Raia. The Hari Raia in Tai ping was ushered in on Wednesday evening with a salute of three guns from the Fort. The houses of the principal Mohamedaus in the business part of the town were illuminated and the
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    Gang Robbery at Singapore.
    150 1109 (Echo Special.) A Gallant Baba Murdered. Singapore, 13th Nov. —The Municipal contractor at the new waterworks at Kalang, a Straits-born Chinese, and his mandore were last night attacked by Chinese robbers, who were armed with knives, as they were returning to town after paying the workmen.
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    The American Crisis.
    105 1109 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Scarcity of Money Keenly Felt. London, IJth Nov. (Bombay, 12 30 p m.) —New York is crowded with Bank officers •from all parts of A.r.erica seeking to obtain and this is causing an advance of the cuneucy p.cmi.m. The scarcity of money is
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    Ireland.
    32 1109 (Supplied by Renter.) A Gloomy Harvest Outlook. London, 12'li Nov. —The Report of the Department of Agricultu'e, L)ul liu, describes the harvest outlook iu Ireland for the winter as exceptionally gloomy.
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    France.
    39 1109 (Supplied by Reuter.) Espionage in Toulon. London, 12th Nov. —Th ri las been a commotion at Toul »n, in the South o France, over live arrests on charges of espionage. The police have discovered a regular espionage organisation.
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    The Cricket Tour.
    61 1109 (Supplied by Reuter.) The English Team’s Fine Score, London, 13th November. —Playing in the match against South Australia the English team have scored 660 .runs for 8 wkts. and have declared their i-mings closed. Braund made 160, Hardstaff 135 aud Crawford 114 The latter did some terrific
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    The German Royal Visit.
    477 1109 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kaiser Touched at the Cordial Welcome. London, 12th Nov.—The statement i 8 authorised that the Kaiser has been deeply touched at the cordiality of the welcome he has received iu Euglaud. He was delighted with the warm reception he received at Portsmouth and
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    RABIES IN PENANG.
    689 1110 [t was with much regret that we had to chronicle yesterday another outbreak of that terrible disease, rabies, amongst the dogs of Penang. Elsewhere we &lt;dve details of the outbreak and the precautions the Municipal Authorities are taking to stamp out the dread disease. The Authorities have
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    Proposed Penang Chinese Volunteer Corps.
    540 1110 Wanted, Only 4 More Recruits! One nioia name has been received, since our las! issue, lor the proposed Penangborn Chinese Volunteer Corps, the total now st Hiding at 96. Intending recruits should send us their names without d»day. 1 Lim Choe Saing 19 Khex. Hock
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1007 1110 THE ASSIZcS. (Before Mr. Justice BraJdel) On resuming Ins seat after lunch yesteiday. His Lordship ordered the Kling prisoner, Munusiwmy, to be brought up. The man, it will be remembered, was senfenced to one month s r&gt;goious imprisonment, liefore the Court rose for lunch, for voluntarily causing grievous
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    The Police Courts.
    200 1111 (Before Messrs. Wolferttan and Codringion.} Chia Siok, a Hailam, was to-day convicted of housebreaking by night, by breaking into the house of oneGim Cheng on the 7th inst. with intent to commit, theft, and was sentenced to one year’s rigorous imprisonment. (Before Mr Lornie.) Lim Sew Ki
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    Football.
    81 1111 The following will be the plaxers in the “s&lt; ccer match between the P C. C ano the Taiping District, to be played on the Esplanade next Saturday P.C. C. Goal, Keyworth; Back-&gt;, Mugliston and Threlfall; Ha f backs, Stronach, Sells and Lornie; Forwards, Nailer, Goldie, Arnold, Neubronner and
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    New Malay Newspaper.
    170 1111 The first number of a newspaper for the Malay community, published thrice a week, has been issued from the office of the Singapore Free Press. Its name, Utosan Malayu,uv&lt;iy be translated as the Malay Mercury. A bright little publication, three of its pages in Arabic character, and
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    The King of Siam.
    302 1111 Coronation Anniversary Festivities. It is now announced that the celebration of His Majesty the King of Siim’s return from Europe will be connected with the Coronation festivities. The ceremonies in connection with His Majesty’s coronation anniversary will begin rf.o day, when the Crown Prince will conduct
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    RABIES IN PENANG.
    980 1111 MAD DOG AT DATO KRAMAT. As we reported briefly in yesterday’s issue of the Echo a serious outbreak of that te rib e disease known as rabies has occurred in Penang, but we hasten t o assure the lie that every precaution is being taken t* stamp
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    Naval Marriage at Singapore.
    85 1112 The marriage of Staff-Surgeon i enry Garnons Williams, of His Majesty’s Ship Alacrity, with Teresa Mary, second daughter of the late Walter Pike, Esquire, of Cambourne and Plymouth, took place at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Singapore, on Saturday, the 9th instant. The bride was given away
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    Coming of the Imperial Chinese Commissioner.
    128 1112 His Excellency Yang Shi Chi, the Imperial Chinese Commercial Commissioner, who was appointed by the Throne to travel abroad with a view to developing China’s foreign trade, arrived at Hongkong on November 2 on board H.I.C.M. Haichi (1,800 tons), one of the finest cruisers
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    Public Opinion.
    512 1112 football colours. EdHOR OF THE SIRAIT3 ECHO. Dear Sir—With regard to an S. C. C. Annbers letter in your yesterday’s issue, &lt;• I that I can say is that I think he himself shews ‘greit impudence.” to use his own words in jumping at conclusions such as selt-elected
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    THE PENANG BAND.
    706 1112 To the Editor of the Strait» Echo. S IB| —We ask you to be good enough to insert the accompanying list of firms or individual subscriptions promised for 1908. To this source of income, ...$2,976 may be added (а) The Municipal Grant 6,000 (б) Club Subscriptions 1,000
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    The German Royal Visit.
    307 1113 (/Supplied bi/ Reuter.) Banquet at Windsor Castle. London, 13th November. —One hundred and sixty guests were piemen! at the Banquet at Windsor Castle. In a most brilliant and cordial toast by King Edward to the Kaiser, His Majesty recalled the latter’s visits to England from his
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    The Beresford-Scott Incident.
    183 1113 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Existence of Factions in ihc Navy. London, 13th November. —The B iresfor lScott incident is being much discussed. The general tendency is not to take it too seriously, though it is regarded as unfortunate as displaying the existence of factions in the Navy.
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    The American Financial Crisis.
    50 1113 (&gt; up) lied by Reuter.) Another Bank Fails. London, 14 h November. —At Portland, Oregon, the Merchants National Bank has closed its doois. The deposits with the Bank amount to over 000,000. Money Appearing. London, 14th November. —Money is beginning to reappear in response to enticing
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    Morocco.
    91 1113 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Policy of France. London, 13th Nov. -The French Chamber yesterday discussed the situation in Morocco. M. P’chon, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, replying to the criticisms of his policy, said that the dominant aim of France was to avoid a military expedition. France did not
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    Parliament.
    19 1113 (Supplied by Reuter.) Re-assembling on November 20th. London, 14th November.—Parliament assembles on the 29th November after the recess.
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    Italy.
    24 1113 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Queen Delivered of a Daughter. London, 14th November. The Queen of Italy has giv m birth to a daughter.
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    The Cricket Tour.
    27 1113 (Supplied by Reuter.) South Australia Badly Beaten. London. 14'h Nov—l’ho M irylebone Cricket Club’s team beat South Australia by an innings and 183 runs.
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    Legislative Council.
    211 1113 Proposed Introduction of Further Legislation. At the meeting of the Legislative Council to-morrow, the following business will be brought forward: First reading of the Police Force Ordinance Amendment Bill (Bill to amend the Police Force Ordinance 1872), and Chinese Immigrants Ordinance Amendment Bill (Bill to amend the Chinese
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    Domestic Occurrence.
    21 1113 Birth. At Goodwood,” Penan oi the 6'h in«f the wife of A. R Adams, of a son. Public Holiday.
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    EXCHANGE.
    114 1113 Penang, 14th November. (Ry courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London I)eman&lt;l Bunk 4 months’ sight Kan». ..2,4 A 8 Credit •2/4} 3 Documentary Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs 173 3 days’ sight Prvate P?maml Bank 1I’ Moulmeiu, Demand Ban! 171» 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Mavras Demand Bank 172| 3
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    PRODUCE.
    189 1113 Go I leaf $65.50 B. Pepperf W. Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 16}. no stock White Pepper '2o}selbrs Trang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked I out of season Mace 76. sellers M i- Pi.d.’iri’/x 6S.— sellers NiimogM i Oh 21. buyers (No. I 5.40 sales Sug.ii 2 uo stock Basket
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    The Young Folks’ Department.
    463 1114 The task I set my young readers last week, viz., to tell me what they would like to be when they are grown up and to give reasons for their choice, did not, seen) to appeal to them much, for there were scarcely ten essays sent
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    What I would like to be when I am grown up, and why?
    1345 1114 Not being a prophet, I cannot prophesy, aQ d, therefore, dare not prophesy what 1 would be when I am grown up, for the next thing I know, I may die before I finish r iting this;
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    The Survival of the Fittest.
    249 1115 Two were born in the world apart, to travel the join uey of life. One in a hovel, an heir of the poor, to poverty, toil ami strife. In a mansion the other first saw the light, mid scenes of pleasure and joy. And was
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    A Trick Worth Trying.
    103 1115 Offer to do a woudei ful conjui ing ti itk, uIJ work your audience up to a high pitch of expectancy. Then borrow three hats and place then» &lt; n a tub’e, with a p ere &lt;H b;e id beneath e ch hat. You now propose
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    Try It!
    105 1115 Write down any sum of pound-, shillings, and pence, with these iimratious, that the pounds are not to be nioie than ♦•leven, and the pence aie to be less than ’he pounds. Thus s. d. 11 19 10 Then transpose the pounds and pence, letve the shillings where
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    Schoolboy Howlers.
    105 1115 The amusing and amazing blunders made by school children are always interesting. Here are a few malapropical answers “Emolument —A headstone to a grave “Eucharist —One who plays euchre.” “Irrigate —To make fun of.” Parasite—The murder of an infant.” “Affability—The state of being an affabile.” These are a
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    Warning European Scholars Against Vice.
    170 1115 A recent G&lt; vernment circular to which no one can reasonably object has been sent to the head-masters and head mistres.-es ot ail European schools in Bengal, duecting attention to the advisabili'y of vanning the young iie-ii or young women attending them against Ihe evils,
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    The School Bell.
    305 1115 Tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, in every district of working-class London the school bell is heard precisely at ten minutes before nine in the morning, and again a little before two. It is almost a novel institution, for only a little more than thirty years ago compulsory education did
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