The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 13 December 1907
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Title Section21 1907-12-13 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 13tli December, 1907. No. 5021 words
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Advertisement339 1907-12-13 1 iff ft ft/f tuff fit rr/t/fftf t'tf iff tf tuff tfff fit ft /nren/t CONTENTS. x Leaders page. Sport page. x Gambling 1,193 Football League Association 1,194 x House Assessment 1,198 Football: P.C.C. vs. Wanderers 1,194 i The Political Situation 1,202 P.C.C? vs. H.M S. Bed- x The Municipal Commission339 words
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Advertisement168 1907-12-13 2 I 1 K THE j STRAITS ECHO i MAIL EDITION. I n. Published the day prior to the departure of each mail n 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I fl news originally published in the.daily issues, as well as F fl all important news from168 words
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Article827 1907-12-13 1198 The letter of Anti-Gambling” in our correspondence columns to-day, once again calls public attention to the evils of gambling which exist in Penang, and, incidentally, to the question of State sanction in the Federated Malay State» in the matter of gambling. According to our correspondent—the accuracy of whose statements827 words
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Article533 1907-12-13 1198 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, I rom the Police news in the columns of both the Penang dailies I see that gambling is rampant in your town. Gambling in Penang, I learn on good authority, is largely on the increase because two or three533 words
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Advertisement107 1907-12-13 1198 The Strait» fi A I 1 xT^ »> x\r z V®/ justice satisfies everybody and j ustice alone.— A’/werm. Bnbllflhed daily (except Kandays.) AT THS CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 p er annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE107 words
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Advertisement74 1907-12-13 1198 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With the dry, cold weather of the early winter months, parents of croupy children should be on the alert for ominous symptoms. There is no cause for anxiety when Chamberlain’s Cough Remely is kept in the home. If this medicine is given as soon as74 words
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Article896 1907-12-13 1199 THE CUP TIES. A Committee Meeting of the Football League Association was held at the P. C. C. Pavilion at 9 p.m. last night, when the following gentlemen were present: —Dr. Jamieson (President), and Messrs. H. C. Sells (Govt. Service), T. P. Nailer (Butterflies), Yeoh Guan Seok896 words
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Article304 1907-12-13 1199 P.C.C. vs. Wanderers. On the Esplanade yesterday evening the above teams met in a friendly soccer” match. When the game commenced the P.C.C., who were trying a number of new men, were two players short, but Nailer turned up soon after the game had started and Physick, the eleventh304 words
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Article417 1907-12-13 1199 (Before Messrs. Wolferstan and Codrington,) esterday afternoon, a Chinaman named Lim Hong Lim pleaded “not guilty to the charge of kidnapping Ing Choon R u i a Chinese girl aged about 14 years, from the guardianship of her adopted parents, lug Choon Kui stated that she came417 words
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Article150 1907-12-13 1199 Special I nspection by Captain Colbeck. Captain B. B. Colbeck, Staff Officer to the Colonial Forces in the Straits Settlements, who is now in Penang, is putting the Penang Volunteers through some interesting work and is also delivering a series of very instructive lectures. Yesterday evening outpost work was150 words
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Article953 1907-12-13 1200 SPECIAL MEETING. Supplemental Budget No. 3. A Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon to consider Supplemental Budget No. 3, of 1907, when the following gentlemen were present:—Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. J. W. Hallifax, Mr. L. H. Clayton, and953 words
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Article775 1907-12-13 1200 The Supplemental Budget having been passed, the meeting then went on with the business of the ordinary fortnightly meeting. Water Pipes. Mr. L. H. Clayton asked whether the water pipes, the main arteries which it is proposed to lay in Pitt Street, would be laid down departmentally or775 words
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Article337 1907-12-13 1201 A general meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce was held at the Tin Exchange on Wednesday last, Mr. Leong Lok Hing, the Vice President, occupying the chair. Those present included, among others, Messrs. Quah Beng Kee, Khaw Joo Tok, Lim Seng Hooi, Lim Eow Hong.337 words
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Article1459 1907-12-13 1201 Effect of the Conference System on the Straits Tin Trade. The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the operation of shipping rings or conferences generally, and more especially into the system of deferied rebates, resumed its sittings on 12th Nov. at Winchester House, St. James’ssquare, London, W„1,459 words
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Advertisement51 1907-12-13 1201 To the Head of the Family. In ordering household supplies, don’t forget to lay in a supply of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You may not need it now but you are almost sure to before the winter is over. It never fails in cases of croup. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale51 words
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Article984 1907-12-13 1202 M. P.’s Speech at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Some hundreds of Chinese of all clans, says the Singapore morning paper of Wednesday’s date, assembled at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in High Street last night to hear Mr. R. Laidlaw, Liberal M.P. for East Renfrewshire, speak984 words
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Article37 1907-12-13 1202 (Echo Special.) Landslip Blocks the Railway Line. Ipoh, 6th Dec.—A landslip occurred at Bukit Gantong yesterday morning and has blocked the railway line. On enquiry it is learned that trains cannot run through for two days.37 words
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Article103 1907-12-13 1202 (Supplied by Renter.) Natal Field Force for Zululand. London, sth Dec -The Natal Field Force left Ginginghlova for Zululand yesterday. Preparing for an Outbreak, London, 6th Dec.—The Garrisons of Bloemfontein, Harrismith and Standerton arQ prepared to send mobile columns into Zululand at an hour’s notice. It is stated(Supplied by Renter.) - 103 words
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Article117 1907-12-13 1202 (Supplied by Reuter.} Frenzied Finance. London, 6th Dec.—T here has been a renewed rise in the American currency premium owing to the continued demand for gold, which has prevented the reduction of the bank rate. Mr. Taft in Russia. The Tsar has received Mr. Taft in audience at St.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 117 words
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Article43 1907-12-13 1202 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Breeze in the Reichstag. London, sth Dec.—lu the Reichstag Hetr Einen, in the course of a rĕply to Herr Paasche, intimated that Counts Hobettau and Lynar, who were mentioned in the Moltke Trial, had asked to be tried.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article33 1907-12-13 1202 (Supplied by Reuter.) The “Mauretania” Breaks the Eastern Record. London, 6th Dec.—The Cunarder Mauretania has arrived at Queenstown from Sandy Hook in 4 days, 22 hours and 29 minutes.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Advertisement56 1907-12-13 1202 That Means Rheumatism. Sore and swollen joints, sharp shooting pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleep. That means rheumatism. It is a stubborn disease to fight, but Cbamlierlain’a, Piin Balm has conquered it thousands It will do so whenever the opportu&ty is offered. Try it. One application relieves the pain.56 words
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Obituary468 1907-12-13 1202 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr, James Duncan Campbell, M. G. London, 6th Dec.—Mr. James Duncan Campbell, c. m. g Commissioner of the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs, is dead. The American Sugar King. Loudon, 6th Dec—Mr. Havemeyer, the American Sugar King, is dead. [Mr. Henry Osborne Havemeyer was born at New*468 words
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Article649 1907-12-13 1203 The recent decision of the Municipal Commissioners to raise the house assessment by one per cent, has already given rise to a crop of appeals, which were dealt with at the meeting last Friday. In every case the appeal was rejected; in two cases the assessment was fixed649 words
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Article473 1907-12-13 1203 {Before JL Wo f er. tan and Codrington) The he«r a z of ti e caxe in which Ku Sin Kokand Gui Yu Gum, two Chinese youngsters aged about 15 and 14 yeais respectively, for Roust-breaking, was concluded to-day. The case for the pvu«ecufkm was that the473 words
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Article217 1907-12-13 1203 Wk 1. -.ve the pleasure of acknowledgin- of the Strait. and F. M B JR yeary pu lication descriptive of Rriu’oU f T’jT* l facts,Z* phoH-iraph, .J.-.hntr with Straits and > ates hie and customs. The production is, very creditable one of about217 words
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Article349 1907-12-13 1203 I’he output from the Pusiug Lama Mines for the month of November last is 1,011 piculs of tin ore, of an approximate value of $42,500. The Korean Emperor has issued a Decree ordering the Crown Prince to study in Japan, and appointing Prince Ito as349 words
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Advertisement51 1907-12-13 1203 To the Head of the FamilyIn ordi ring household supplies, don t forget to lay in a supply of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. You may not need it now but you are almost sure to before the winter is over. It never fails in cases ofcroup. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale51 words
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Article253 1907-12-13 1204 GAMBLING IX PE.XAXG. To the Editor of the Straus ;ro< Dear A'r. Editor, If your correspondent Anti G unlffing’s” account of the cause of the increased Ambling in the Colony is correct, then it »ur" prises me where the informers are and what thej are doing. Is it.253 words
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Article80 1907-12-13 1204 Official attention has been called to a form of slave trading which prevails at Padang, on the West Coast of Sumatra. Chinese children are taken there from Singapore and Penang without being accompanied by their parents, under circumstances which leave no doubt that they are80 words
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Article249 1907-12-13 1204 The killing of an infuriated dog in Balestier Road, on Monday afternoon, wa reported in these columns yesterday, says Wednesday’s Straits Tinies, with the statement that the dog was believed to be mad. A European informs onr representative that he saw the animal foaming ;.t249 words
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Article1218 1907-12-13 1204 t'roiii O'tr i i i Correspondent) Ihursday, sih December. Anti-Opium Meeting. .Mr. R Laidlaw, Liieial Member >1 Par(!inent tm Renfrewshire, addressed a C. woe I audience at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night on the antiopium question. His remarks were trans--y'd into Hokien and Cantonese. Dr1,218 words
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Article747 1907-12-13 1205 -Free Press. Dr. Goonetilieke vi. Opium Farmers. Thi claim of Dr. F. W. Goonetilieke for 110,000 damages from the Opium and Spirit Farmers, and Mr. C. H. Darke, their prosecuting agent, for slander, assault, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution was continued before Mr. Justice Fisher in the-Free Press. - 747 words
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Article469 1907-12-13 1205 His Excellency Yang Shi Chi, who is now at Singapore, is the Chinese Imperial Commissioner and he has been appointed by the Throne with a view to developing China’s foreign trade. His Excellency’s suite includes Taotai Mun Yew Chung, deputy director-general of the Shanghai-Nanking railway and director469 words
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Article1206 1907-12-13 1205 MOTOR EXHIBITS AT OLYMPHIA. (From Our Own COl respondent.) London, 15tb Nov. Getting Ready. The press-view of the Olympia Show on Saturday afternoon was not very satis, factory. Everything was, naturally, i n j state of about to be,” without actually being. Moreover, we kept continually1,206 words
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Article713 1907-12-13 1206 Southern Crate.: Joir iii,” siys my friend, ami as I liter his crimson ami i_-obl car I feel the purr of hr den life thrilling her frame f.otn ena to end. He climbs in and with the question "Are you right takes his place in the713 words
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Article356 1907-12-13 1206 nuil’llj UVIUIO u"n wivn r.no Bill still iu committee till Friday.— Free Prets. SPECIAL MEETING, Dee. 3rd. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G.). Hon. < 'apt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hon. A. T. Bryant (Act. Col. Treasurer). Hon. F.nuil’llj UVIUIO u"n wivn r.no Bill still iu committee till Friday.—Free Prets. - 356 words
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Article46 1907-12-13 1206 (Supplied by Reuter.) Severe Comments by the Radical PreHH. London, 7th Dec.— The Agent-General in Natal has been inundated with offers of service in Zululand. The Radical nowspapers are violently attacking the Natal Government and accusing it of arbitrarily provoking a war.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article45 1907-12-13 1206 (Supplied by Reuter.) The National Bank Closed. Loudon, /th Dec.—lt is reported from Fort Pitt, Canada, that the National Bunk at Pittsburg has been closed by order of the Comptroller of Currency. The liabilities are estimated at five and a half million dollars.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Advertisement75 1907-12-13 1206 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. vVith the dry, cold weather of the early winter months, parents of croupy children should be on the alert for ominous symptoms. There is no cause for anxiety when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is kept in the home. If this medicine is given as soon as75 words
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Article54 1907-12-13 1207 (Supplied. by Reuter.) Spinning Industry Thriving. London, 7th Dec. —The statement of the cotton-spinning profits for 1907 shows it to have been the most remunerative year ever experienced. In Lancashire 65 mills show a total profit of .£377,541. The profit on combined share capital and loan capital works out(Supplied. by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article110 1907-12-13 1207 (Supplied by Reuter.) Battleship and Cruiser in Collision. London, 7th Dec.--The battleship Prince George broke her mootings at Portsmouth yesterday evening and collided with the cruiser Shannon. The bittieship was badly holed and has had to go into dry dock. The Shannon s upper works were damaged.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 110 words
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Article51 1907-12-13 1207 (Supplied by Five Hundred Entombed. London, 7th Dec. —Five hundred people were entombed in the colliery disaster at Monongahela in West Virginia. [On December 3rd Reuter wired —Sixty miners have been entombed at Monongahela, in the coal district of West Virginia. It is believed all have been asphyxiated.—Ed.,(Supplied by - 51 words
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Article52 1907-12-13 1207 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rough Weather in the Channel. London, 6th Dec.—Their Spanish Majesties were severely sea sick during a storm in the Channel. The journey was suspended at Rochelle and the battleship Renown, on which Their Majesties were travelling, put into B’est where the Royal party entrained(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article79 1907-12-13 1207 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bulgaria’s Ruler to Wed. London, 7th Dec. —Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria is engaged to many the Princess Eleonora Reuss. Ferdinand of Bulgaria is tho youngest son of the Prince Augustus of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. He was elected Prince of Bulgaria by the unanimous vote(Supplied by Reuter.) - 79 words
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Article33 1907-12-13 1207 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4 The Queensland Match. London, 7th Dec. —At Brisbane the Australian eleven scored 299 and the M.C.C. team have put up 61 inns for one wicket down.– —+- (Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article1133 1907-12-13 1207 Parliament meets on January 29, it is announced, and it is to be trusted that the Premier, who is now recuperating in the South of France, will have quite recovered his health and strength by then. His sudden seizure after a heavy day’s work aroused the sincerest1,133 words
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Article225 1907-12-13 1208 The scratch cricket match between teams captained iesp c ctively by Mugliston andKeyworth, which was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon, resuited in a victory for the Vice Captain’s team b? twentv runs. Keyworth himself batted well, scoring 44 runs out of the 122 compiled by his side.225 words
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Article462 1907-12-13 1208 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) For playing chiki in public at Dato Krarnat Road Chan Ba Hun was this morning fined five dollars. Tiu Siu Nio, a Chinaman, to-day pleaded not guilty to the charge of committing criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect of $265, in462 words
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Article376 1907-12-13 1208 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Sir, As one affected by the recent decision of the Municipality to enhance the house assessment, I feel bound t<? express to you the thanks of myself and many others who are affected by the measure, for ventilating the grievances entailed376 words
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Article461 1907-12-13 1208 The Government Gazette of December 6 contains the following items of information Mr Albert Fischer, of Bangkok, has been authorised to file a specific it ion of a invention for “A New Ash Collector,” and Mr. Joseph Benjamin, of Singapore, of an invention foi A new rattan or461 words
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Article1087 1907-12-13 1209 (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Second Annual Meeting of the Ipoh Athletic Sports was held on Friday and Saturday, the 6th and 7th inst., and was most successful. Following were the results of the various events Friday, 6th December. 3 p.m.—loo Yards Flat Race. Challenge Cup presented1,087 words
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Article560 1907-12-13 1209 (kiom Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, sth Dec Another Railway Block. there was another block onthe"pa 8a ou Sunday evening when a big boulder blocked the line for some time, the last train being about an hour late in con Se quence lhe hue was, however, clear on Mondav560 words
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861 1907-12-13 1210 Interesting Interview: The F. M s. Labour Scheme And The Future of Rubber Under the above headings the Ceylon Observer of the 30th ult. gives the following interview with the Hon. John Turner Among the passengers transhipping from the mail boat to-day,861 words
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Article358 1907-12-13 1210 So much has been heard about the port of Sabang, in Pulo Way, as u rival to Singapore and Penang, that curiosity is aroused as to how matters actually stand there, say’s the Straits Times. When Governor of Acheen, General Van Heutsz did his best to push Sabang358 words
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Article585 1907-12-13 1210 ORDINARY MEETING, Dec. (M. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, c.B. Hon. (’apt. 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.585 words
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Advertisement36 1907-12-13 1210 A Notable Fact. The absence of all narcotics makes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the safest and best medicine fo'r all coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough that can be procured. Ihe George Town Dispensary, \V holesale Ageuts.36 words
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Article374 1907-12-13 1211 STATEments were made yesterday in various quarters, says the Singapore Free Press of last Friday, that two Chinese towkays connected with the Johore Opium Farm had issued a summons on His Excellency the Governor and the Hon. Capt. Young, Colonial Secretary, in respect to certain affairs of374 words
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Article174 1907-12-13 1211 (Supplied by Reuter.) Col. Mackenzie to Remain at Nougoma London, Dili December. —Colonel Clarke, Colonel fehep'tone, a Magistrate and a doctor have smarted for Usutu with a warrant to arrest Dinizulu. Colonel Mackenzie will remain at Nongoma, so as to be ready to act in the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 174 words
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Article67 1907-12-13 1211 (Supplied by Reuter.) President Roosevelt’s Declaration. London, 9th Dec.—President Roosevelt has definitely declared that under no circumstances will he consent to stand for the Presidency again. The probable candidates for the Presidency will be Mr. W. 11. Taft, Mr. *W. J. Bryan and Mr. W. R.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article72 1907-12-13 1211 (Supplied, by Reuter.) Pleased with the Philippines, London, 7th December.—Mr. yy. H T-ft the United States Secretary of War, has hft Berlin via Hamburg enroute to America In an interview he denied that his tour had any political significance, except regard ing the Philippines, the(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article20 1907-12-13 1211 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Exodus of Aliens. London, 9th December:—Eleven thousand aliens left New York on Saturday for Europe.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article38 1907-12-13 1211 (Supplied by Reuter.) Attempt to Blow Up the Lieut.-Governor. London, 9th Dec. —An attempt has been made to blow up the Lieut-Governor’s train at Kharagpur. The train was not derailed. The cause of the outrage is unknown.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article48 1907-12-13 1211 (Supplied by Reuter.) M.onongah Coal Mines on Fire. Loudon, 9th Dec.—The coal mines at Monongah are on fire and the untiring efforts to rescue the entombed miners are unavailing. At least 400 are dead, including a number from the Stations. Eightyfive bodies have been recovered.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article48 1907-12-13 1211 (Supplied by Reuter.) Trouble with the Cardrooni Workers. London, 9th Dec —There are fresh cotton troubles. The cardroom workers amalgamation t hreatens to call out 40,000 operatives in Lancashire if the employers persist in their refusal Io negociate with the amalgamation officials where two mills have struck.. ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article35 1907-12-13 1211 (Supplied by Reuter.) The M.C.C. Team Score 223 Runs. London, 9th Dec he M.C C. team scored 223 runs. The Australians in (heir second innings have made 40 runs for 2 wickets.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article31 1907-12-13 1211 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Tartar’s Trial Spin. London, 7th December. —The new destroyer, Tartar, in her trials, steamed at an average rate of 35. 952 knots an hour.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article34 1907-12-13 1211 (Supplied by Reuter.) Raised by German Lines. London, 9th Dec.—The principal German lines on January Ist raise their rates for bulk goods to the Far East by 7| marks pur cubic metre.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Advertisement75 1907-12-13 1211 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With the dry, cold weather of the early winter months, parents of croupy children should be on the alert for ominous symptoms. There is no cause for anxiety when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is kept in the home. If this medicine is given as soon as75 words
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Article41 1907-12-13 1212 (Supplied by Reuter.) Increase in Imports and Exports. London, 9th December—The November imports of the United Kingdom show an increase of <£1,398,020 on that for a corresponding period of last year and the exports an increase of <£2,887,014(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article45 1907-12-13 1212 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Prince George” Badly Damaged. London, 9th December.—The Prince George, which was damaged through breaking her mooring and colliding with the cruiser Shannon at Portsmouth, is so badly damaged that it will take three months to repair her(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article32 1907-12-13 1212 (Supplied by Reuter) Seven Mutineers Shot. London, 9th Doc.—Seven of the Vladivostock Mutineers have been executed and twenty-one more have been sentenced to death and thirty-one to various punishments.(Supplied by Reuter) ——♦ - 32 words
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Article698 1907-12-13 1212 Inasmuch as be is the only person nominated, the re-election of Mr. Quah Beng Kee on the Municipal Board next Thursday is practically assured. The ratepayers of Penang could hardly have made a better choice, for in Mr. Beng Kee they will have a tried and experienced698 words
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Article331 1907-12-13 1212 (Before Mr. Wolferetan.) Tang Kai Ki, a Chinaman, was yesterday tried for attempting to commit suicide by throwing himself overboard ibex*. Penang into the sei. The prisoner pleaded not guilty to the charge. The master of the «s. Penang stated that at about G-30p.m. on the sth331 words
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Article415 1907-12-13 1212 Tribute tn a Popular President. The family of the late Mr. Lim Kek Chuau have received the following communication from the Hon. Secretary of the Chinese Recreation Club:— To Lim Soo Chee, Esq., Penang. Dear Sir, —1 am directed to forward you the enclosed415 words
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Article, Illustration309 1907-12-13 1213 RACE ENTRIES. Following are the entries for the Meeting of the Selangor Turf Club to lie held on the 24th, 26th and 28th inst.:— FIRST DAY. Thb Maiden Plate. «Disguise Sir Roger Halopin Zanibar Hercules Matsu in at a Benevolence Miss Luafe Thb Planters’ Cup. Excelsior I309 words
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Article477 1907-12-13 1213 Last month the Mining Journal gives the following in its Editorial columns: The statistics of tin which we publish this week possess unusual interest in view of the decline in output manifested, and the renewed fall in prices. The moat important of the series of statistics presented477 words
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Article241 1907-12-13 1213 T E corr espondeßt of .l, Straits lunes writes to his paper as f.T lows Ul Another new tin mine is shortly to be nut on the market, but the vendors, as yet ha not stated anything definite in the matter A European prospector has gone into the241 words
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Article579 1907-12-13 1213 Worst Outbreak for Years. The man with a dog, and there is one dog at least in practically every European bouse in Calcutta, should keep an eye on the friend of man just now, for an outbreak of rabies has come to notice of a more579 words
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Article77 1907-12-13 1214 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Selborne’s Speech. London, 9th Dec. —Lord Selborne, High Commissioner for South Africa, speaking at Benoni, while regretting irresponsible criticism of the Natal Government, deplored the calamitous conflict between Whites and Blacks. He emphasised the need for South Africa to realise the joint responsibility of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article85 1907-12-13 1214 (Supplied by Reuter Only Half the Panama Bonds Issued. London, 9th Dec. —Mr. Cortelyou, Secretary of the Treasury, has only issued half the Panama Bonds decided upon on Nov 18th, and two-thirds of the Treasury certificates. [Reuter wired on the 18th ult., It is stated at Washington that,(Supplied by Reuter ) - 85 words
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Article44 1907-12-13 1214 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Directors Arrested. Loudon, 10th Dec. —Three directors of the Californian Safe Deposit Trust Company have been arrested on charges of criminal misappropriation. It has been ascertained that the Company’s liabilities amount to $9,000,000 and the assets $4,000,000.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article70 1907-12-13 1214 (Supplied by Reuter.) Serious Strike on the Goldfields. London, 10th Dec.—A serious situation has arisen on the goldfields of Nevada owing to an extensive strike amongst the miners who are objecting to payment by cheque. The strikers have dynamited the Railway. Their purpose was the blowing up of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article28 1907-12-13 1214 (Supplied by Reuter.) Visit at Highcliffe Over. London, 10th Dec —The Kaiser has terminated his visit to Highcliffe and has returned to London in excellent health.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article60 1907-12-13 1214 (Supplied )jy Reuter.) The Limitation of Russia’s Evnort Loudon, 9th Dec i 2 Rinisio’a e limitation of Persia d es Uot a PP l >' RuSkk! I th inB Uter wired as follows nitte<l f the Su ar Con'enlation „f 1 maintai the present legisanXllv t n r K(Supplied )jy Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article34 1907-12-13 1214 (Supplied uy Reuter.) The New Kings Title. London 10th Dec-The new King of oweden takes the title of Gustav V. King Oscar’s Funeral. London. 10th December.—King Oscar’s iuneral take place in a fortnight.(Supplied uy Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article45 1907-12-13 1214 (Supplied by Reuter.) e Match Abandoned Owing to Rain. London, 10th Dec.—The match bet ween M.C.G. team and the Australians has been abandoned owing to rain. Mr. E. A. S. Wagner has been admitted to the Bar of the F. M. 8..— (Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article938 1907-12-13 1214 Reuter informed us yesterday that Dinizulu, the ex-king of the Zulus, had surrendered on Sunday to Colonels Clarke and Shepstone, who went to Usutu, where he was living, with a magistrate and a warrant to arrest him. The two officers had a very delicate mission to938 words
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Article491 1907-12-13 1215 An Important Announcement. Mauj of our readers will doubtless remember Viola Graeme, whose charming story, •‘Sir Brian's Heir,” appeared in these columns some two years back. But good as that story is we doubt whether this clever authoress has done anything better than Doreen,” the serial rights491 words
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Article362 1907-12-13 1215 1». C. C. vs. H. M. S. Bedford.” Despite the weather, which was on the damp side, an enthusiastic crowd gathered on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon to see the above teams do battle. The soccer match is the first if a series of fixtures arranged by the P. C.362 words
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Article208 1907-12-13 1215 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Vein, a Kling man, was yesterday convicted of committing theft in respect of a sarong, the property of a compatriot, on the 15th October last. On the 16th October the prisoner was brought before the Magistrate and remanded on a bail of $5O for208 words
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Article157 1907-12-13 1215 (Before Mr Codrington) Jl. 8. M. Kai uppen Chetty. the creditor m a case in the Court of Re QU 2 seized the goods of one of his judgment’ debtors, a Chinaman keeping a at D.ito Kramat Road. Q ne Tan P brought forward an interpleader claim.157 words
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Article418 1907-12-13 1215 A recent number of the Engineering and Mining Journal of New York contains an interesting article on tin mining in Siam from which we make the following ex. tracts There seems to be but a very slight appreciation in mining circles of the potentiality of the418 words
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Advertisement36 1907-12-13 1215 A Notable Fact. The absence of all narcotics makes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the safest and medicine for all coughs, colds, croup an whooping cough that can be procured. A George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Ag© ll 8t36 words
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Article, Illustration142 1907-12-13 1216 FIRST DAY’S HANDICAPS. Following are the handicaps for the first day’s racing of the Selangor Turf Club’s meeting on the 24th, 26th and 28th inst. The Planters’ Cup. Distance, R C. First Tenor... 8.12 Rutland 8. 9 Excelsior 8. 9 Festine 8. 0 The Selangor Trial Stakes.142 words
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Article366 1907-12-13 1216 Au apparently mad dog, in the Bantawai district of Bangkok, yesterday bit three persons before it could be destroyed, says the Bangkok Times of the 3rd inst. It was in this district that one person was killed and several sustained ugly injuries from a mad366 words
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Article175 1907-12-13 1216 DIE in PENANG TO-MORROW. i V I I Crusade. W e hear that Mr. Robert Laidlaw, m.p., ho has visited China, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and is now in Ipoh, for the purpose ot gathering reliable information about the pium laflic in these parts, is expected175 words
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Article2214 1907-12-13 1216 Mass Meeting. A right royal welcome was accorded Mr. K. Laidlaw m.p., at the Sultan Street Theatre Hall by the Selangor Anti-Opium Society on the occasion of his visit, to Kuala Lumpur in connection with the movement towards the prohibition of the opium traffic, says the2,214 words
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Article249 1907-12-13 1217 Monday’s Times f Malaya says An exp:ess was issued this morning, in English and Chinese, reading as follows: Postponement Owing to unavoidable detention at Kuala Lumpur, Mr. R. Laidlaw, m.p., will not arrive here until to-morrow (Tuesday) 10th December, by the Express from the Federal Capital. Ipoh,249 words
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Article723 1907-12-13 1217 Report of the Directors. J he icpoitot the Directois of t( lfl v Lumpur Rubber Co, Ltd., on the work?? of the Company for the period ending td 30th June last is as follows g lDe lhe Directors have pleasure in submit tmg their Report723 words
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Article124 1907-12-13 1218 The P. O. Coy.’s Meeting. (Supplied by Reuter.) Chairman’s Interesting Speech. London, 11th Dec. —At the annual meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Company Sir Thomas Sutherland, Chairman of the Company, in a very interesting speech said that the whole of the Company’s intor-Colo-nial trade between Bombay and Japan was(Supplied by Reuter.) - 124 words
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Article192 1907-12-13 1218 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Case of Lieut. Woods. London, 10th Dec.—The decision of the Army Council finds that Lieutenant Woods, who demanded a Court of Enquiry alleging that the reports upon his inefficiency by his regimental superiors were biased and unjustified and arose from personal feeling in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 192 words
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Article41 1907-12-13 1218 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kipling Receives the Literature Prize. London, 11th Dec.—Mr. Rudyard Kipling has been awarded the Nobel prize for literature. The peace prize has been divided between Signor Ernesto of Italy and M. Louis Renault of France.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article22 1907-12-13 1218 (Supplied by Reuter.) Oxford Beats Cambridge London, Uth Dec. —At Rugby football Oxford beat Cambridge by 17 points t<> nil.——♦—— (Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article36 1907-12-13 1218 I Supplied by Reuter.) Lourt martial of High Officers. Uth Dec.— The Courtmartial of xeneials Stoessel, Reiss. ***** and Smirnoff tor the capitulation of Port Arthur has opened at St. Petersburg.I Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article78 1907-12-13 1218 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Appointments London, 11th December.— Admiral Fanshawe has been appointed to command at loitsmouth, Admiral Fawkes al Devooport and Admiral Poore on the Australian Station. L Admiral Sir Arthur Fanshawe, k.c b.. was commander-in-chief of the Australian Station. Vice-Admiral oir Wilmot Hawksworth Fawkes was Commander-in-chief(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article23 1907-12-13 1218 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Commander-in-chief. London, 10th Dec.—Rear-Admiral Sir Hed worth Lambtou has been appointed Commander-in-chief on the China Station.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article29 1907-12-13 1218 (Supplied by Reuter.) Assistant Traffic Manager Appointed. London, 11th Dec.—Mr. Steele of the Caledonian Railway has been appointed Assistant Traffic Manager of the Imperial Railways, China.♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article801 1907-12-13 1218 There are certain aspects of the case of Lieutenant Henry Charles Woods, of the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards, to which we should like to make reference. The case evidently excited very great interest in England as Reuter thought it of sufficient importance to wire it801 words
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Article141 1907-12-13 1219 EXPECTED THIS EVENING. Mr. Robert Laidlaw, m p., who, it may be mentioned, was the founder of the firm of Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., will arrive here this evening by the 6.20 train from Ipoh. On arrival he will go straight to the rooms of the Anti-Opium141 words
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Article520 1907-12-13 1219 Meeting in the Theatre. Ipoh in holiday attire to-day, sa\s Tuesday’s Times of Malaya, the British, Chinese ifhd Japanese national flags ami many other hong Hags fluttering in the gentle breezes from the house-top-; and balconies of the substantially built offices of the merchants and traders and520 words
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Article1122 1907-12-13 1219 (Before Messrs. Wolf erst an and Codrington.) On Friday last we reported that a Chinaman named Lun Hong Lin w»s charged with kidnapping Ooi Chun Ku>, a girl under the age of 6 years, from the lawful guardianship of her adopted father. Ui Aik Khoon. The hearing1,122 words
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Article57 1907-12-13 1219 Yesterday afternoon, the Coroner and three Chinese jurors concluded the inquest regarding the death of Lam Ah Sam, a Chinese leper, at the Central Police Station lock-up. The verdict returned was “suicide by hanging.” A football match will be played on the Esplanade this afternoon between the Y. M.57 words
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Article1178 1907-12-13 1220 A NIGHT MEETING. In Committee on the Stamp Bill, Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g,). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, 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.1,178 words
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Article59 1907-12-13 1220 Voting for the election of Mr. Quah Beng Kee as a Municipal Commissioner began at 10 o’clock this morning. By 11.30 a.m. Mr. Beng Kee had already got the requisite number of votes (20) entitling him to a seat on the Board. At 4 p.m we were informed59 words
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Article55 1907-12-13 1220 We are requested by the provisional Band Committee to say that a meeting of the subscribers to the Band Fund for 1908 will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday next, at 5 p. m., for the purpose of electing a Committee of Management for the55 words
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Article475 1907-12-13 1220 Says the Tinies of Malaya’.— On < it t hat, in connection with the Sunday Observance question, a memorial to the Secretary of State, to be forwarded through His Excellency the High Commissioner, has been drawn up and will shortly be circijatod in all the States of the475 words
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Article593 1907-12-13 1221 The following items of information regarding companies in Malaya are taken from the “Monetary and Commercial” column of the London and China Express of the 22nd ult.: Fusing Lama Tin Mines. The thirteenth dividend, being the final dividend of 2) per cent. (6d. per share), free of593 words
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Article644 1907-12-13 1221 The American Vicc-Consui-Geueral, G. E. Chamberlain, of Singapore >jys the London China Express) wtites tiiat the position of the rubber-planting industry on the Malay Peninsula at. the end of the year 1906, complied with the previous year, is remai kab'e, as the following figures show644 words
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Article80 1907-12-13 1221 (Supplied by Reuter.) I each a Lesson not Readily Forgotten.” 3 London, 11th Dec.—Dinizulu, the ex King of the Zulus, was escorted from Usutu by Police with fixed bayonets in the pre sence of hundreds of Zulus and appeared bet ore Colonel Mackenzie at Nongoma Colonel M ickeuzie subsequently,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article112 1907-12-13 1221 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Annual Dinner in London. London, 11th Dec. —Sir Charles James Jessel, Chairman of the British North Borneo Company, presided at the annual dinner at which there was great, enthusiasm. Mr. Carrie, in a speech, dwelt on the great progiess North Borneo had made(Supplied by Reuter.) ■ ♦ - 112 words
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Article45 1907-12-13 1221 (Supplied by Reuter.) Disastrous Fire at Wellington. London, 11th Dec.—The Wellington parliament buildings have been destroyed by fire. Later.—At the fire at Wellington only the library and contents of the Premier’s Office were saved. The historical records were lost. The buildings were uninsured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article47 1907-12-13 1221 (Supplied, by Reuter.) Received by Kins Edward. London, 11th Dec—The new Chinese Minister to the Court of St. James has been received in audience by King Edward VII at Buckingham Palace. Ile presented his credentials to Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, who was present.(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article29 1907-12-13 1221 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Big Failure. London, 11th Dec.—At Elizabeth, Kew Jersey, receivers have been appointed tor the Electric Vehicle Company which has a capital of $4,000,000.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article38 1907-12-13 1221 (Supplied by Reuter.) > Britain the Most Favoured Nation. London, 11th Dec.—The Reichstag has read for a third time the bill for the extension for two years of the provisional ment granting Britain the most favoured nation” treatment.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article36 1907-12-13 1222 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Enjoyable Visit. London, llt.li Dec.—The Kaiser has sailed for Holland, but before he left he authorised the German Ambassador to state that he has greatly enjoyed his visit to England,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article83 1907-12-13 1222 (Supplied by Reuter j The Budget and Loans. London, 11th Dec. —The Minister of Finance, in his Budget statement, asked the Duma to sanction a loan of 195 million roubles to cover the deficit arising chiefly from the expenses of the War, the Railways and Famine Relief. Second Lieutenant(Supplied by Reuter j - 83 words
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Article30 1907-12-13 1222 Birth. On the Bth December, at No. 9, Arratoon Road, the wife of Mr. Ritchie-Sousa of the Anglo-Chinese Store, of a daughter. Amauda Theodora. Shanghai papers please copy.30 words
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Article113 1907-12-13 1222 Fbnang, 12th December. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3}| M 4. months’sight Bank ..2/41 3 Credit 2 /Itk 3 Documentary ...2/44 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173| 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 173| Moulin ein, Demand Bank 173$ 3 days’ sight. Private 1751113 words
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Article168 1907-12-13 1222 Gold leaf $65.50 B. Pepper (W.Coas» Hlbn.- I '<»z.) 16|- no stuck White Pepper 19. sales Trang Pepper of season Cloves (picked) 35. sellers Mace 65.—nominal Mace Picking» 55. sales Nutmegs 116. s 25. sellers r No. 1 5.30 sales Sugai 2 no stock Basket 3.45 buyers Tapioca Flour168 words
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Advertisement387 1907-12-13 1222 DRY WEATHER PAIHS—TEW WEATHER AROHIES. Many Rheumatic Sufferers Like I his Ladt in Malacca Suffer Most During Damp or Cold. 1 But Why Suffer At All When the Proved Remedy for Rh1UMATI8M EVIN IN ITS WORST Forms —is Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Mr*- A. A. De Souta of Malacca (from387 words
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Advertisement294 1907-12-13 1222 ft 1 Mr«. A 4 j) e Souza of Malacca from a Photograph after her cure by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills, had iegained my colour and become quite stout and strong agaiu. In fact, I was a new woman, for instead of my life being a misery it had become294 words
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Article222 1907-12-13 1223 lam pleased to say that there are yet no signs, among my young readers, of waning interest in the Weekly Straits Echo or in the competitions instituted for them. There was no lack of competitors for the Prize of $5 I offered for the best essay222 words
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Article1831 1907-12-13 1223 Burke’s grand motto, which he wrote for the tablet of the Marquis of Rockingham, is worth repeating it was Remember, resemble, persevere.” To persevere means to proceed steadily and patiently to the end. Some, when hearing or reading of a plan which another has carried out successfully, at once1,831 words
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Article1131 1907-12-13 1224 A Red-Letter Day. On the 3rd inst. the pupils of the Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, had of holiday by way of a remembrancer a the visit of Mr. R. Laidlaw, m.p., on the previous day. The distinguished visitor was entertained by Bishop W.F. Oldiiam and the local Mission, generally.1,131 words
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Advertisement101 1907-12-13 1224 NOTICE. “BEACH HOUSE” (LATE “PRIORY”) 38, NORTH AM ROAD. Under Entirely New Management. First Class Cuisine. HOOD STABLING. Can accommodate a few more regular boarders. TERMS EXCEEDINGLY MODERATE. For particulars as to Terms, Apply above, To the Manager. “Nikko" Photographic Studio. K. S. OKANIWA, Japanese Artist, from Toklo, Japan, N<i.101 words
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Article1086 1907-12-13 1225 *3 Number of; 2 S S z Capital. Shares t fc* Last Dividend. Name. -2 '7 issued. 3 £J- I Milling. 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 %> for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. Li, 1907 300,000 22,500 10 10 Bruang Ltd. 1901 600,000 60,000 101,086 words
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Advertisement612 1907-12-13 1226 A d v e r t i s e m ent®. S’OTLjBkAX.B. POR SALE. lili; “The Upheaval Guide to Penang, London osrectory, BY THE LATE (PUBLISHED ANNUALLY.) Dnn C C Oi pNABLES traders throughout the World rHi UULIIfIV er tchly, LB. S. communicate direct with English BY V* MANUFACTURERS DEALERS612 words
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Advertisement260 1907-12-13 1227 The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. I B I gj' ESTABLISHED 1883. »9 PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. I H |g Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,’’ “SIN POE,” i CHAYA PULAU PINANG.” Bg I. The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and I lithographers in the Orient. 11l Our plant is of the very latest pattern260 words
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