The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 27 December 1907
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Title Section21 1907-12-27 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 1(5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 27th December, 1907. No. 52.21 words
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Advertisement267 1907-12-27 1 I i CONTENTS. ::H I Pl Leaders: page. Miscellaneous— (Conf.) page. i|9 i The First Naval Power 1,246 Sineapore Chiuere Chamber of j ’|R Lalang and Chinamen 1,253 Commerce.... 1,254 > The Trouble in Zululand 1,258 The Late Dr. de Tunzeltnann 1,254 Greeting to Our Readers 1,261 Billiards 1,254 The267 words
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Advertisement155 1907-12-27 2 &oiMitt«i THE I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. |j Published the day prior to the departure of each mail K 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I 5 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as P all important news from various parts of the155 words
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Article870 1907-12-27 1246 It becomes more and more evident every day that there is not only no disapproval, but active approbation, in Germany of the further increase in the size of the Navy of that country. Some years ago there would have been considerable opposition to the Kaiser’s policy,870 words
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Article685 1907-12-27 1246 THE CLP COMPETITION. I lie Crescents vs. The Penang Wanderers. Ihk Penang Wanderers had to go under yesterday afternoon. Throughout the game, which we may say at once was a most disappointing one, the Crescents always had tiie upper hand, although they player] much below their usual form. Nevertheless685 words
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Advertisement106 1907-12-27 1246 The Stvaite Echo .J M Jf I W r' '< 4' •zL~ '~^7 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alune—A-«rerw a Published daily (except Sundays.» AT TH CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 2*6 232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAI $24 pe r annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5106 words
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Article594 1907-12-27 1247 Though Christmas is still al.nost a week off it has begun for the juveniles, for all the schools have closed or are about to close for the Christmas holidays. Grown-ups were, however, very forcibly reminded of the nearnesaof the festive season by a function in the Town594 words
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Article566 1907-12-27 1247 (Before Messrs- Woferstan and A young Chinaman, named Lio Pi Seng, stood changed yesterday with the theft of sundry jewellery worth about sl*27. I'be complainant, Chia Chui Lau, a nonia living at No. 63, McAlister Road, stated that on the Bth inst. the accused, who is a566 words
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Article1147 1907-12-27 1247 ORDINARY MEETING. Ihe ordinary fortnightly meeting o f .i Municipal Commissioners‘was held at th Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon when the following gentlemen were presentF. J. Hallifax (President), Mr J. VV Halil fax, Dr. Locke and Mr Quah Beng kJ with Dr. G. W. Park (Health Officer) Mr’ W.1,147 words
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Article1307 1907-12-27 1248 The Evidence oMlr. IV. j|. Shellord. p, 1 Va! Commission on Shipping sat, again od 26 h mt., at» Winchester ('I U •lanit l > squ ne, London, the C M rni w’ M r A< Cohen K c Priding. W- H. Sbelford stated that be was1,307 words
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Article570 1907-12-27 1249 THE BAM) MEETING. Dear Sib, —As both A European and “A Non-Europeau” have shown, the “Chinese coolie” has as much right to listen to the Band whenever it plays in public as the honourable Mr. L. E. P. Wolferstan, but there is one aspect of the Band question570 words
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Article314 1907-12-27 1249 The second ordinary general meeting of the Kualu Lumpur Rubber Company was held on the 22nd ult. at the Holborn Restaurant, London. The Hou. Everard Feilding, who presided, moved the adaption of the report and the declaration of a dividend at the rate of 3 per314 words
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Article61 1907-12-27 1249 (Echo Special.) Another Arrest. Singapore, 20th Dec.—Another arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Syed Abdul Kadir Alsagoff. The new arrest is that of a Malay named Sulong, who was arrested at Cueob, where the Alsagoff family own much property. The case against Towfik,61 words
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Article134 1907-12-27 1249 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Question of Japanese Immigration. London, 19th December.—Speaking at Ottawa in the House of Representatives Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of Canada, said that there was every reason to believe that the mission of the Hou. Rodolphe Lemieux, Minister of Labour, would have a satisfactory termination. He(Supplied by Reuter.) - 134 words
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Article52 1907-12-27 1249 (Supplied by Reuter.} A Bi illianf Gathering, London, 19th December.— Lord ivr i presided at the inaugural dinner of a United Empue Club. There was a attendance, including the Duke of li.i borough, the Rt. Hou. Alfred Lyttelton A* Rt. Hon. Austen Chamberlain,Lid the to Hon.(Supplied by Reuter.} * - 52 words
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Article60 1907-12-27 1249 (Supplied by Reuter.) Are the Ships Efficient London, 19th Dec.—lt is reported from New York that after Admiral Robley Evans had sailed be announced that the Pacific Fleet would return via the Suez Canal. The New York press is heatedly discussing the question as to whether the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article38 1907-12-27 1249 (Supplied by Reuter.) Resigns under Protest. London, 19th Dec.—Lieutenant Woods of the Grenadiers, whose case recently attracted so much attention and who was found inefficient by the Army Council, has resigned under protest.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article42 1907-12-27 1249 (Supplied by Reuter.) Government Mining Engineer's Report. London, 20th December. —It is stated at Johannesburg that the report of the Government Mining Engineer for 1906/7 puti the total mineial output at «£30, 111,/98, whereof Gold was «£26,640,490 and Diamonds <£2,203,511.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article26 1907-12-27 1249 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Good Pastoral Season. London, 20th December —Splendid rains have fallen in New South Wales ensuring a good pastoral season.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article24 1907-12-27 1249 (Supplied by Reuter.) Australia Wins the First. London, 20th Dec.—Australia has won the first test match at Sydney by two wickets.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article49 1907-12-27 1249 (Supplied by Reuter.) Buried with Great PompLondon, 20th December. —The remains of King Oscar of Sweden were interred yesterday with great pomp. The Kings of Swelen and Denmark and Prince Arthur of Connaught with the other princes marched in the precession-- The Queens drove to Church.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article7134 1907-12-27 1250 anneal dinner. Sii William Hood Tieacher, k c. m g presided oyer the annual Straits Settlements dinner, which took place at the Whitehall Rooms of the Hotel Metropole, London, on the 26th ult. There was a repre’ sentative company present, numbering soine lot), and including a number7,134 words
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Article1157 1907-12-27 1253 Mi:. J. B. Carruthers, e.r.s.e., f. 1.5., is probably unaware that we collect the sayings of great men. He may or may not be surprised to learn that one of his witticisms, uttered at a gathering of old Ceylon men at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday last, has1,157 words
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Article515 1907-12-27 1254 (Before Messrs. Wotferstan and Codrinqton The adjourned hearing of the case of jobbery of jewellery from the person of Cheong Ee Lov, a Chinese bride, by (1) Lob Ku, (2) Kun Kuay, (3) Liong'Nam and (4) Yun Tang, the sedan-chair bearers who carried her iu procession, particulars515 words
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127 1907-12-27 1254 Dh. Lim Boon Keng and Mr. Lim Que Bug, who leceutly went to Shanghai as ie-pie-entatives of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce at the Shanghai -/biuese Chambers of Commerce Conference, returned to Singapoie on the 8:h instant by the German mail. Dr. Lim Boon127 words
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Article175 1907-12-27 1254 \V e aie sorry to learn from the Singapore papei s that a telegram has been received by the Singapore Dispensary announcing the death of Dr. Edward de Tunzelmann, who retired from Singapore about three mouths ago, in not a very good state of health.175 words
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Article304 1907-12-27 1254 luniau at Raffles Hotel. Mr. Melbourne Inman, who has playing so well in London tournaments a »d is regarded as a coming champion, gave an exhibition last night of his skill as a billi.udist in the saloon of Raffles Hotel, sivs Thursdiy’s Sfra'h Times. There was a large number304 words
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Article129 1907-12-27 1254 Amongst the i.'cmg mm.v.i! i >ns this irar in Calcutta will bn the new e ectric stop wi'ch. a contrivance similar to those med on t ;e Austra'iin courses, and which is set g dug by the same action as that of releasing the starting gate. There129 words
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Article448 1907-12-27 1254 Nasakuri—Weatherly-Frankely n, Ou 9 Aug. last, at the Registrar’s office for the district of St, George, Hanoversq., London, Kikutaro Sasakuri of Japan, to Mrs. Lydia Anne Weatberly-Frankelyn, of the United Spates, both recently residing at Princess Anne, Maryland, U. 8. A.,*and now en route for Japan. 1448 words
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Advertisement75 1907-12-27 1254 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 cau-e 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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Article932 1907-12-27 1255 {From Our Own Correspondent Wednesday, 18th Dec. Death of Mr. Dare. Another old resident of Singapore his passed beyond the vale. Mr. George Mildway Dare, who has been connected with Singapore from his childhood, expiied on Sunday morning at his residence The Lake on the banks of the932 words
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Article1002 1907-12-27 1255 {From Our Own Correspondent) Ip h, 19th Dec. Tronoh Murder. Accused Sentenced to Death < n Ciucumstantial Evidence. Bffoiie Mr. Justin* Wood w nd, assisted by Messrs. Crawford and Pony is asses ois, Leong Fong was charged at i he J udiv ial Commissioner's Com I on Tuesdiv1,002 words
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2555 1907-12-27 1256 Meetings. J. Ordinary Meetings were held 7tl> and 28th of the mon.fi and Sn“c 1 Meetings on the 2id. 7th and 13th. A t the Special Meetings ou the 2nd aud 7,1, t|, e Budget tor the year 1908, was consider'd a i d2,555 words
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Article247 1907-12-27 1257 (Fro/n Oar (hen Correspondent) Taipiug, 20tb Dec. Our Medicos. Di. Leicester, who has been appointed a District Surgeon in Perak in succession to Dr. Ross, is to be stationed in Taiping. Dr. Fox, who went on leave early in Mav last, returned to Taipiug last week. 3 The247 words
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Article34 1907-12-27 1257 (Echo Special.) Serious Flood Reported. Kuala Kangsar, 21 st Dec.—The heavy rains have caused serious Hooding here. The lower portion of the village is under water and the flood is still rising.34 words
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Article205 1907-12-27 1257 (Supplied ly Reuter.) Sir Edward Grey on the Subject. Lundou, 29th Dec —Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of Stale tor Foreign Affairs, iu a speech at Berwick sai 1 Germany was embarking on a large Naval Programme. He did not complain of this, but if other nations(Supplied ly Reuter.) _ -- - 205 words
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Advertisement92 1907-12-27 1257 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Schneider, of Koffeyfontein, O. R. U., is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures his children as well as himself of their coughs and colds. They were all coughing and got no relief until92 words
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Advertisement51 1907-12-27 1257 To the Head of. the Family. In ordering household supplies, don’t torget 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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Article44 1907-12-27 1258 {Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Bayonet to be Adopted. London, .Ist.Dec.—It is reported that the Army Council hag adopted the cew Japane e tt yo ™t R v > thr r iuche '•>»» the present British bayonet and was so terribly effective in Manchuria.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article44 1907-12-27 1258 {Supplied by Reuter.) Merely a Naval Test. London, 21st December.—Mr Taft interviewed at New York, said it was non’ sense to think the Japanese were anti-Ame-rican. They were unconcerned about the Pacific cruise which was regarded as a mere naval test.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article36 1907-12-27 1258 {Supplied by Reuter.) H.M.S. “Lee” Damaged. London, 21 st Dec.—The destroyer Lee was seriously damaged in a collision with the destroyer Fairy at Portsmouth. [Both these vessels are 3<X)-ton 30-knot vessels.— Ed., S.E.]{Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article72 1907-12-27 1258 {Supplied by Reuter.) Explosion at Pittsburg. Loudon, 20th Dec.—One hundred and sixty persons have been killed in an explosion at the Darr Colliery, Pittsburg, Alleghany, U. 8. A. London, 21st Dec.—Over 200 have been entombed in the Pittsburg disaster. The official statistics show that over 22,840 have{Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article171 1907-12-27 1258 {Supplied by Reuter.) Strike of Coalheavers. London, 21st Dec.— Lloyd’s agent at Port Said reports a strike amongst the coal beavers which is spreading to the colliers and has now become general. There is considerable delay to steamers. About 8.45 on Wednesday night a large rattlesnake was discovered{Supplied by Reuter.) - 171 words
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Article819 1907-12-27 1258 boil some days past there has been regarding the unrest amongst the Zulus and the natives of Natal, and tbe lack of news meant that nothing sufirciently serious to report had occurred. To-day, however, we learn through Reuter that Colonel Mackenzie’s force IS now operating against819 words
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Article292 1907-12-27 1258 H. E. the Govern >r, accomp mie 1 by h s A D« C-, Captain H- H- Stocklev, ani.o I m Penang at 1-26 p. ni. to-day by special ham from Tai pi ng. His Excellency, we hear, intends spending the Christina./ H ilidav, at292 words
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Article444 1907-12-27 1259 A cricket match was played on the Esplana le on Saturday afternoon between the Penang XI, which will do battle at Taiping at Christmas, and the Rest of Penang May and Bradbery were absent from the Penang team, which nevertheless managed to beat the Rest with several wickets in444 words
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Article512 1907-12-27 1259 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) A Chinaman quietly walked into a hous in Bridge Street ye terday afternoon and, helping himself to a hat which he found in an almirah, as quietly walked out again The owner of the hat ran after the thief, who, however, kept him at512 words
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Article446 1907-12-27 1259 The GoceChinent Gazette of December 91 contains the following items of iufoini tion:— His Excellency the Governor has appointed Captain Arthur Henderson Young, c. m to be his deputy within the Colony until’ bis re; urn to Singapore. The By-laws passed by the Municipal Commissioners of George Town446 words
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Advertisement73 1907-12-27 1259 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With the dry, cold weather of the early winter mouths, parents of croupy c i should be on the alert for ominous symptoms. There is no cau-e tor anxi e, y Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is kept home. If this medicine is given as soon the73 words
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Article789 1907-12-27 1260 —S.F.P. OttDINAKY MEETING, FRIDAY. Present. His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott r H</u. Capt A H. Young (Col. Sectary). Hon. VV J. Napier (Attorney-Genera l Hou. A. T. Bryant (Act. CoL Treasurer! Hon. W.C. Michell (Act. Auditor-General). Hon. H. Bort. Hon. Tan Jiak Kim. Hon. T. 8. Baker. Hon.—S.F.P. - 789 words
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Article428 1907-12-27 1260 Interesting Point for the Appeal Court. 'lbe Appeal Court consisting of the Acting Chief Justice, Mr A. G. Law, Mr. Justice Throntou, Mr. Justice Fisher, and Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, yesterday, says the Singapore Free Press of Siturday last, continued the hearing of the case in which428 words
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Article590 1907-12-27 1260 Police Court frowM .Si T.<)N<; r.EI- RE JoH.-KE Ccl.Kr i'owfik bin Khur-hid Aljunid, a Circassian, w s again Ik foie Mr. Colman, third police magistrate, yesterday, hhs Saturday’s Free Pre**, on a charge of muider by cansmg the death of Syed Abdul Kader Alsagoff on April 17.590 words
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Article193 1907-12-27 1261 Presentations to Mr. C. E. Velge in His Retirement. The clerks, interpreters and bailiffs of the Supreme Court, Singapore, 21 in number, met at the Courtat 10-30 a m. on Saturday to present to Mr. C. E. Velge, the Registrar, who is about to retire on pension, an193 words
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Article124 1907-12-27 1261 The Labour Party leader was interviewed upof. landing at Fremantle, in Australia. •In the course of a long interview, the following passage occurs It was cabled that Sir Henry McCallum, the Governor of Ceylon, refused to see you Was it? Well, I simp’y cal’.jl at Qa e..\124 words
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Article44 1907-12-27 1261 (Supplied by Heater.) The Threatened Native Rising. London, 23rd Dec.—The principal objective of the Natal operations is now Silwane’s tribe, which has its kraals in the neighbourhood of Grey town. Si Iwane was loyal during the last rebellion but is now suspected.(Supplied by Heater.) - 44 words
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Article27 1907-12-27 1261 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Standard’s Story Contradicted. London, 22ud Dec.—The Admiralty contradicts in the most emphatic manner the Standard's statement regarding the ScottBeresford incident.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article50 1907-12-27 1261 (Supplied by Reuter.) Deferred Dividend Unpaid. London, 22nd Dec.—A considerable sensation has bean caused by the De Beers Company not paying the deferred dividend. It is stated that this is owing to the large diminution in the demand for diamonds, mainly owing to the American crisis.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article48 1907-12-27 1261 (Supplied by Reuter.) Special Reserve Replacing Militia. Loudon, 23rd Dec —Mr. Haldane, Secretary of for War, speiking at Edinburgh, said a special reserve force was not replacing the militia. It would be complete in August, when six divisions would be fully equipped for a long cunpaigu.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article37 1907-12-27 1261 (6’uppZiW by Reuter.) Ln trusted War Minister. London, 23rd Doc —The Second Chamber at the Hague has rejected the Aimy Estimates framed by the new War Minister, who does not command the confidence of the Chamber.(6’uppZiW by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article111 1907-12-27 1261 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Lock-out Next Mouth. London, 23 rd Dec.—The Manchester Cotton Employers’ Federation, who decided on a general lock out unless the ring spinners’ strikes at Oldham are settled in reasonable time, have fixed the lock-out for January 18th. 150,000 mill hands will be a ff ec(Supplied by Reuter.) - 111 words
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Article645 1907-12-27 1261 “•If all the year were playing holidays,” said Prince Hal in one of his meditative moods, to sport would be as tedious us to work.” e confess thiFt we like the Prince best when he is not soliloquising, when, for instance, be is roundly abusing Jack645 words
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Article228 1907-12-27 1261 We would draw the attention of our readers to an excellent article on the Penang Hill Railway which appears on page 8. The writer, Mr. John T. Black, A.M.i.c.E., who speaks with the authority of an expert, is of the opinion that with the expenditure of228 words
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Article1297 1907-12-27 1262 THE CLP TIE. P. C. C. vs. Y. M. C. A. Although defeated, I be Y.M.C.A. played a great game yesterday afternoon. U< til the last moment it was difficult to say which side would win. Perhaps the P.O C. had slightly the better of the exchanges perbaps, too,1,297 words
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Article165 1907-12-27 1262 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. Before Mr. Justice Thornton A Question of Law. Our readers will remember that at the beginning of the month it was reported in our columns that five Chinese. (1) Cheong Ewe Ai (2) Lee Chew Hor, (3) Ong Ee Ban, (4) Ong Ho and165 words
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Article726 1907-12-27 1262 (Before Mr. Wolf er elan.) Liin Kim Seng, a Chinese boy, waa thi* morning placed in the dock charged with removing 8 gallons of beer without a permit from the Farmers. The defendant admitted the removal of the liquor under instructions from a third party, and said726 words
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Advertisement36 1907-12-27 1262 A Notable Fact. The absence of al l narcotics makes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the safest and best medicine for all coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough that can be procured. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.36 words
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Advertisement60 1907-12-27 1262 That Means Rheunial ism. Sore and swollen joints, sharp shooting pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleep. That means rheumatism It is a stubborn disease to tight, but Cbambei lain’s Pain Balm has conquered it thousands of times. It will do so whenever the opportunity it offered. Try it. One60 words
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Article996 1907-12-27 1263 (P'/ oiH Our Special Correspondent) Singapore, 22nd Dec. Yuletide in Malaya is so different from Yuletide in the homeland that to those spending their first Christmas in this land it does not appear like the festive season at ail. To the Englishman or Englishwoman fresh from old996 words
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Article1057 1907-12-27 1263 (Written specially for the Echo.") It is in keeping with tie essential greatness of London that the secret of its fascination eludes even those who think they know the great city most intimately. One can only recount one’s impressions and leave every attempt at analysis severely1,057 words
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Advertisement94 1907-12-27 1263 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. t ,Schneider, of Koffeyfontein, O. R. C., is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures his children as well as himself of their coughs and colds. They were all coughing and got no relief94 words
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Article2938 1907-12-27 1264 The Story of a Flirt. (By an Unkown Author.) L A strange interest attaches to this story for the following reason. About a week ago a bulky envelope, with the address type-written, was delivered at this office. It bore the Penang 1 postmark and containe i the manuscript, also2,938 words
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Article4439 1907-12-27 1265 A Tale of Malay Witchcraft. (By Southern Cross.) My friend Dr. Forster has spent nearly all his life in Malaya and there is little he does not know about the quaint brown people who apparently take life so placidly Myself deeply interested in the Malay, I often4,439 words
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Article3007 1907-12-27 1267 Its Possibilities and the Gauses of Its Failure. (Specialhi contributed to the Echo.”) Present Position. Government have foreclosed on a mortgage of about $20,000, and are preparing to sell the materials bv auction. Valuations have been made shewing that, whilst the whole plant is in excellent3,007 words
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Article1256 1907-12-27 1269 (From Our Own Coriespondent.) London, Nov. 29. The Great Show Question. The aftermath of the Oympia Exhibition is a controversy which bids fair to occupy the columns of the motoring and other papers, for some time to come. A no show movement was started in the1,256 words
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Article59 1907-12-27 1270 {Echo Special) Fire Last Night. Singapore, 24th Dec.—A fire occurred in a Chinese general store in Clyde street last night. The place was gutted, rhe goods in it were uninsured and are estimated to be worth $(>,000. The Tk gl V f he fir et ««discovered, the adjoining building59 words
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Article134 1907-12-27 1270 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Passing of the Ausgleich.” London, 23rd Dec.—A wire from BudaPesth states that the Parliament has passed the Ausgliech, or Compromise, between Hungary and Austria. The Premier announced the exchange of notes with the Austrian Premier regarding the recent resolution by the Reichsrath, calling upon Hungary(Supplied by Reuter.) - 134 words
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Article49 1907-12-27 1270 (Supplied by Reuter) The Best Hope of the Country. London, 24' h Dec.—Reuter, in an interview with a high British authority, has been told that the best hope of Persia is that Russia and England without interference will use their joint influence to assist the work of reorganisation.(Supplied by Reuter) - 49 words
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Article163 1907-12-27 1270 (Supplied hy Reuter.) An Extraordinary Speech. nt b renia *Alible speech Gkuma, leader of the Japanese I nnrl eSBIV^ J *UB Polished in debvlr i Tb £T** ll i 8 al,egwi t 0 haVO &m ,n Kobeiu Oc,ober ’«Ht and in it Count Okuma is represented as(Supplied hy Reuter.) - 163 words
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Article45 1907-12-27 1270 (Supplied by* Reuter.) Dinner at the Albert Hall. London, 24th Dec.—A dinner to the Mutiny Veterans was given in the Albert Hall yesterday. Latbr.—7oo Mutiny Veterans were banquetted at the Albert Hall. Stirring speeches were made by Lord Curzon ana Earl Roberts.(Supplied by* Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article55 1907-12-27 1270 (Supplied by Reuter.) vs. Victoria. London, 23rd Dec. In the match against Victoria the M.C.C. team lias scored 321 runs for 7 wickets Later:—The M.C.C. teim declared their innings closed when they bad scored 503 runs for 9 wkts. The Victorians then went in and have made(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article57 1907-12-27 1270 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Telegraphs and Railways, London, 24th December. —There is reason to believe that the negociations between Japan and China regarding the telegraphs in Manchuria are not of a discouraging nature. The complaints of incivility on the Manchuria Railway are likely to be remedied now the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article19 1907-12-27 1270 (Supplied by Reuter.) Operations in Natal Abandoned. London, 2401 Decmnber.— Further operations in Natal have been abandoned.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article16 1907-12-27 1270 1270 Fleet at Trinidad. Loudon, Deer. 27lb—Tb, AiLericau Meet has arrived at Trinidad.1270 - 16 words
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Article39 1907-12-27 1270 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reduction in the Output# London, 23rd Dec.—A general reduction of 25 per cent, in the output f>*m th® New England cotton mills in January atfd February is regarded as certain. 150,000 operatives will be affected. >(Supplied by Reuter.) . - 39 words
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Article28 1907-12-27 1270 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Most Impressive Ceremony. London, 24th Dec.—Lord Kelvin was buried in Westminster Abbey yesterday. I be scene was a most impressive one.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Advertisement92 1907-12-27 1270 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. 8. Schneider, of Koffeyfontein, O. R. C., is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures his children as well as himself of their coughs and colds. They were all coughing and got no relief until92 words
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Advertisement58 1907-12-27 1270 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 Cbambeilain’s Pain Balm has conquered it thousands of times. It will do so whenever the opportunity is offered. Try it. One application relieves58 words
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Advertisement75 1907-12-27 1270 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. 'I here is no cause for anxiety when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is kept in the home. If this medicine is given as boob75 words
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Obituary171 1907-12-27 1270 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir Patrick Heron Watson. London, 23rd Dec —Sir Patrick Heron atKOU, L.L I)., M.D., > R M., y Rc 8.8., Ronorary Surgeon to the King in Scotland, is dead fhe Turkish Ambassador. The 'lurkish Ambassador to the Court of St. James, Syed Musurus Pasha, is also171 words
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2817 1907-12-27 1271 VIOLA GRAEME - BY VIOLA GRAEME. AUTHOR OF of Sorrow,' The Treachery of Lorraine," The Hand of God," "Love's Loyalty," "A Riyal Rebel," "Her Soldier Sweetheart," "The Bauty of the Beacon," The Tea shop Girl," "A Scotch Marriage," The Milliners Mode',' Gamblers Grl," Body or Soul,"2,817 words
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Article123 1907-12-27 1272 I‘SNANG, 24th DkCKMBRB. {Hy eourteiy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ...2/8{ 3 4 months’ sight Bant 2/4 3 Credit 2/11 3 Documentary ...2/4 A Calcutta, Demand Bank Jfo 1731 3 days’ sight Private Bombay, Demand Bank 173 j Mouimein, Demand Bank 1731 »> 3 days’ sight Private123 words
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Article172 1907-12-27 1273 Gold teat $65.50 •t B;Pepper( W.C<»as! 3!lw.s <>/..) 16j. no stock White Pepper 19.— sellers -.-Trang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked; 32.—sales Mace 65. nominal Mace Picking* 55.— sales Nutmegs 110 s 25. sellers f No. 1 5.30 sales Bug.i» < 2 no stock Ba*kei 3 50 sales172 words
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Advertisement254 1907-12-27 1273 "Yours Gratefully.” That is How Mr. Sharp of Moulmein Signs His Letter Giving Thanks to Dr. Williams* Pink Pills. Thousands of Other Grateful People Like Him Have Been Similarly Cured of SICK HEADACHES, SLEEPLESS- 'NESS, AND STOMACH TROUBLES. Mr. P. Sharp of 36 Upper Main Road, Moulmein, Burma, writes as254 words
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Advertisement524 1907-12-27 1273 It is through the blood that Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills act. They make the blood pure, A.C JAL strong, and good, and in this way drive disease, which is caused as a rule by weak impure blood, out of the system They are I Hl* Hl* Ulf ||L TljP world-famous524 words
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Article151 1907-12-27 1274 Ihe question I set my young readers for this weeks competition, viz, “Which is the greater evil, opium-smoking or gambling?” has been very well discussed. Of the thirty competitors exactly half are of opinion that gambling is a greater vice than opium-smoking, ten think the other way151 words
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1191 1907-12-27 1274 In this part of the world, especially in China and in the Straits, the great topic of the day is the abolition of the opium traffic. China was asleep, but now her eyes are fully open, and she has found out that1,191 words
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Article353 1907-12-27 1274 China’» Need of Education. What grand opportunities China holds out to her foreign educated youth.’ In every h ld buman e,,deav ”ur there is room for all I here is no crowding in (he professions, lake civil-engim cring, tor instance. There are twenty-two province,, with M on „„|j353 words
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Advertisement31 1907-12-27 1274 The Echo’s Young Folks’ Competition I hereby certify that the accompanying article is the unaided work of Master or Miss School. 13 (Sgd.) Iffl j Principal, y Date w aMtaffilSia wwciceißrJa31 words
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