The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 3 March 1911
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Title Section21 1911-03-03 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. ||s Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 9. Penang, Friday, 3rd MARCH, 1911. No. 9.21 words
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Advertisement288 1911-03-03 1 I I CONTENTS. I I S Leaders: page. Sports: page. x The First Suggestion 163 Lawn Tennis Tournament: P. C. C. Laudator Temporis Acti 165 163, 165, 182 185 Clumps 169 Penang Football League 166 > The Tin Case 173 The Cricket Tournament 170 Quarantine 174 PV. Rifle Meeting 171288 words
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Advertisement153 1911-03-03 2 r^,t(| M hnr «rm m i w d ij 1 THE STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. 1 Published the day prior to the departure of each mall n for Europe, and contains the latest local and States jl news originally published in the daily issues, as well as t| all153 words
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Article1185 1911-03-03 163 List night we received the following o 'I" Tin-; PiHjoR of the SiRArrs Echo Dear Sir,—I so" you want s.rggcsi on3 for a suita* le local meincr»', to King E-.lwar 1. Why not a Museum There is nothing cf the kind f r Penang visitors to see.1,185 words
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Article218 1911-03-03 163 Dr. 1 l’ck Still Working Hard. Our contradiction of the rumour regarding Dr. iu k is continued by a letter from iLe Doctor himself, addressed to his biother, Air. Ng Lin Heng, at Ipoh. It is dated inun Harbin, Feb u irv 2ml. Tuck is the head of218 words
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Article341 1911-03-03 163 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following was the result of the ties played yesterday Single Handicap. Class A. Mercer beat Henson 6—3; 9- 7. Sir Ralph and Lady Paget and the Hon. Hugh Fort and T. S. Baker are through passengers by the P. O. steamer Arcadia to-day.341 words
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Advertisement106 1911-03-03 163 The Straits Echo. A.a/' I < X! ,l 4> 4’'V f v i j'r v/ .•> -jWjW k'/ Justica satisfies everybody and justice alone—ZiWrsqn Published doily (except Sundays.) AT THS CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $2l per annum. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post106 words
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Article645 1911-03-03 164 Our oarly negligence of the classics and a hazy memory do not warrant us in asserting a connection between Apollo and the lyr*’, though the terms seem associited in our mind. But we have a tlrroutfb working knowlege of the facial manoeuvres and mental ax-tions of Mr. James645 words
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Article566 1911-03-03 164 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission was held at the Municipal Offices vesterday afternoon, the following gentlemen being present: Mr. A. I eel (President), ?4r. W. I’. Chapman, Mr. L m Eu Toh an J Mr. Ye h GuauSeok, w.tb Mr. L M. Bell (Muni'ipal566 words
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182 1911-03-03 164 A Ceylon burgher named J. S. Zeembruggen and a Singhalese, v. ho gave il.e name of ChHstopher, were last night arrested by the Police on a. change of personating Sani-ta’-v Inspectors and attempting 10 extort money from a shopkeeper in Micalister Road aud Seang Tek Road.182 words
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Article38 1911-03-03 164 (Echo ‘Special.) London Quotes. Kuala Lumpur, 23id Feb—The Planters and Stores London agency wire the following prices: Plantation sheet and biscuits aud fine hard para=6/ll| per lb. Seafield. The January output of Seafield estate was 32,749 lbs.38 words
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Article40 1911-03-03 164 (Echo Special) Vice-Presidents for Penang and F. M. S. Singapore, 23rd Feb. The Hon. Mr W. Evans has l»een elected Vice-President for Penang, and Mr. V/. G. Maxwell VicePresident. for the F.M.S., of the Royal Asiatic Society.40 words
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Article165 1911-03-03 164 (Echo Special.) Postponed. Singapore, 23-d Feb —The case in which the Eastern Shipping Company is «uingthe Straits Steamship Company for d i.miges in regard to the Perak- Avag'tee collision was called yesterday, but it was postponed to the March sitting. [On Be>t. 3) the fTiowi-.g paragraph appeored165 words
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Article84 1911-03-03 165 {Echo Special.) To Fort and Baker. Singapore, 23rd Feb —The Hon’hies Messrs Hur’. Fort and T. Biker, who left br the Arcadia for Home, received a most enthusiastic send-off. The wharf was crowded with people who came to wish them good-1 ye. {Oi th 3 arriv'd84 words
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Article332 1911-03-03 165 (Echo Special.) To Be Unve’kd Next Monday. Singapore, 23rd February.—H. E. the Governor will unved the memorial tablet to the late Mr. W. H. Read, c.M.0., in St. Andrew’s Cathedral, on Monday, February 27. [The Clergy will meet His Excellency the Governor at the West door, where332 words
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Article41 1911-03-03 165 (Echo Sped<il.) H il dre d-M a okay. Singapore, 23rd February.—/kt St. Andrew’s Cathedral the marriage was solemnised between Mr W. 0. Hildred, for.nedy of th» Chartered Rank, Singapore, and Miss Margaret Mackay, formerly a nurse at the Hospital here.41 words
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Article51 1911-03-03 165 (Supplied, by Reuter.) T Neptune’s Trials. 'Ondon. 2hd Feb.—H. M. S Neptune's gunnery trialo in the Mediterranean showed remarkable results. A bioadside of five in guns foil within a space of 150 vards Z° U a ar ot five indes distant. An exuttiSip wouid haTO cri re |ed(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article76 1911-03-03 165 (Supplied by Reuter.) r Parliament B 11. Parliament Bill atn S roa<bn by 351 votes to 227, asm am'’ 7 °fi 12 k r lere was wild enthusiSto Hie Coabtion p il -t v Ii wi/r Last Words. ChvHii ,n Up the <leblte Mr. Winston lion tor s(Supplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article63 1911-03-03 165 (Supplied by Reuter.) The New Treaty. w b< I on eb —A telegram from Washington states that the Senate bus deterred the ratification of the Treaty with Japan. The subject will probably come up again to-ck.y. Tl w Cnrr C a fo f a!a U c »»ylac(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article811 1911-03-03 165 More and more, as the years pour their tides of experience upon us, our conviction grows and strengthens that a great illusion covers human thought as snow enwraps the Himalyan heights, that our blindness to the complementary nature and essentiality of the things we complain about811 words
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Article232 1911-03-03 165 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following were the results of the ties played yesterday Profeggion Pairs, Find. Southam Mercer Waugh Goldie 6-8 6—4. Mixed Double Handicap, Final. Mr. Mrs. B. Martin vg. Winners of Wednesday postponed —J.. H. H. Rajah Chulan, who has been ill, is quite well232 words
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Page 165 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1911-03-03 165 Absolutely Safe. When you have a cold get a Ijottle of Chand»erlaiij’s Cough Remedy. It will soon fix you up a’l right and will ward off any tendency toward pneum mia. This remedy contains n > opiu u or other narcotic and may bi given as coaudeutly to a baby60 words
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Article2461 1911-03-03 166 Fifth Annual Rf. or". In view of the annual in etin.' of the Penang A -*■/> iat ion Foo.bill Leagu to be held in the I*. C. C. Pavilion on Tu sday next at 6 p.m wo publish to-day the idth annual report by the Hon Secretary2,461 words
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Article288 1911-03-03 167 < ok IN RRESTED FOR alleged Cheating. Shortly after Leembruggen and his accomplice Christopher had been remanded tor alleged impersonation and extortion bv Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton, yesterdav, Mr. A. Kerdyk, proprietor of Runnymede Hotel, appeared and applied for a warrant against the first accused288 words
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Article307 1911-03-03 167 Commenting on the public meeting which has been called for March 1 at Taiping to consider the proposed memorial to King Edward VII the Perak Pioneer says We hope the Resident, unlike the Resident Councillor of Penang, is not in receipt of a letter from H. E.307 words
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Article1191 1911-03-03 167 Bachelors 1 Ball. The bachelors of Penang hit upon the unkind, not to say insulting, idea of collecting all their married acquaintances into one room, the better to gloat over their misery. I he sight of this would, of course, enhance the joy they take in theit own blessed freedom.1,191 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article647 1911-03-03 168 To tub Editor of ids Straits Echo. Dear Echo, I read with both interest and amusement your parody of the Straits Times leader on Dr. Braddon’s letter on the subject of the abolition of the post of Resident-General, having previously read the article in the Straits Times. It is647 words
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Article37 1911-03-03 168 (Echo Special.) Penang Junk Disabled. Singapore, 24th Feb.—Eight companies were brought in by the steamer Koranna. They were picked up from a disabled junk in the Indian Ocean. The junk belonged to Penang.37 words
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Article22 1911-03-03 168 (Echo Special.) Singapore Quotations. Singapore, 24th Feb.—To-day’s market prices were as follows Sundried Copra 8.60, no buyers. Black Pepper 815.25, buyers.22 words
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Article55 1911-03-03 168 (Echo Special.) $1,500,000 Capital. Singapore, 24th February.—The Eastern Petroleum Syndicate, Anglo-Java Oil Syndicate, and the Singapore Oil Syndicate are amalgamating under the style of the East Indies Oil Company, with a capital of 81,500,000 in 810 shares. Negotiations for the sale of the properties to a London55 words
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Article37 1911-03-03 168 (Echo Special.) $l7/595. Singapore, 25th Feb.—The King Edward Memorial Fund now amounts to 817,595 towards which Messrs. Meyer and Co., Messrs. W. Mansfield and Co., and Messrs. Guthrie and Co. have each subscribed $l,OOO.37 words
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Article88 1911-03-03 168 (Echo Special.) New Appointment*. Singapore, 25th Feb.—Mr. T. de M. Braddell has been appointed Attorney General vice Mr. Belfield. Mr. C. W. Darbishire has been appointed a member of the Legislative Council, vice Mr. Hugh Fort. Fort and Baker Eulogised. At the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday88 words
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Article50 1911-03-03 168 (Echo Special.) Resigns Secretaryship, T. P. D. Singapore, 25th February.—Mr. J. S. M. ennie, secretary, Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, has resigned his appointment and will go home on March 23, to open a London Office for Messrs. Sime and Darby and also to practise as an accountant.50 words
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Advertisement49 1911-03-03 168 Answer t* the Question How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested -just now. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its remarkable cure of colds. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Obituary26 1911-03-03 168 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) French Minister of War. London, 24th Feb.—General Picquart, e r lench Minister of War, died of a stroke m the War Office.26 words
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Article41 1911-03-03 169 (Supplied, by Reuter.) Imperial Sports. London, 24th Feb. —The Committee which is organising the festival of Empire is making arrangements for Imperial sports. Australia is sending a team Canada and South Africa have received invitations to send teams.(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article93 1911-03-03 169 {Supplied by Reuter.') Japanese Treaty. London, 24th Feb.—A telegram from Washington states that President Taft has telegraphed to the Governor of California asking him to explain the Japanese treaty to both Houses of Legislature. It is expected that the Senate will ratify the treaty in a few days,{Supplied by Reuter.') - 93 words
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Article40 1911-03-03 169 P. O. Enterprise. (Supplied by Reuter.) Two Intermediate Steamers Ordered. London, 24th Feb.—The P. O. Company has ordered two 7,000 tons steamers of the Nile type. They are designed for the Intermediate Service to India, China and Japan without transhipment.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article36 1911-03-03 169 {Supplied by Reuter.) Increase Supported by All Parties. London, 24th Feb. —A telegram from Berlin states that the Reichstag Bill for increasing the Army and making it effective is supported by all parties.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article25 1911-03-03 169 (Supplied by Reuter.) Hague Court’s Decision. London, 24th Feb.—The Hague Court has decided that Great Britain is not bound to surrender Sarvarkar to France.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article19 1911-03-03 169 {Supplied by Reuter.) New Premier. London, 24th Feb.—A telegram from Teheran states that Sipahder has been appointed Premier.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article67 1911-03-03 169 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Budget. London, 24th Feb.—A telegram from onstantinople states that the Minister of finance, in introducing the Budget, prelcted an equilibrium for two years which jast aed a heavy proportion of the total expeo i ure, amounting to one-third, going to the A rm y and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article55 1911-03-03 169 {Supplied by Reuter.) Old Rates to be Introduced. ondon, 25th Feb.—A telegram from hew York states that the Inter-State Commerce Commission has decided that both ie Eastern and Western railroads have tailed to prove the necessity of increasing the rates. The orders of the old rates will{Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article1096 1911-03-03 169 The word club is from the same root as ‘•clump,” so that a clump of trees” and a club of people are phrases indicating the practicable interchangeability of the words. This edifying remark is inspired by our long telegram to-day about the doings of the dumpers of Klumpor. We1,096 words
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Page 169 Advertisements
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Advertisement47 1911-03-03 169 How to Prevent Croup. appeartVl Ven i aS i S n the crou PX cou h ward <fv s Cough Remedy will dant/or atta-ck of croup and prevent all mothor^ 11 1 cause anx i«ty. Thousands of U s P For sale by all P®usar.es and llealers.47 words
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Article591 1911-03-03 170 King Edward Memorial. The Chinese community held a meeting at the Chinese Town Hall on Saturday afternoon to discuss: (1) The King Edward VII Memorial Fund. (2) To elect new committee members and a trustee for the Chinese Town Halt (3) To celebrate the Coronation of King591 words
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Article629 1911-03-03 170 A Progressive Concern: New Branch. This is not a fina icial paper, and so tar as the Share List indicates, there are no Georgetown Dispensary shares to be had, so there is no danger that this notice will be taken as a Bull effort. It is a629 words
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Article267 1911-03-03 170 11 the Distri f Court cil Friday afternoon befoe G. A II .1), Esq., Di trict Judge, the action of Tan I’iong Wi verms Goh Chu Pang, for *82.36, for rent or premises No. 369, Beach Street, for one month and 8 days, from 18th of the267 words
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Article297 1911-03-03 170 Invitations for the annual Cricket tournament which will begin in April next are being issued to the various clubs in the Settlement including the P. C. C., Butterworth Sports Club, Penang Recreation Club, Chinese Recreation Club, Volunteers Sports Club, Mohamedan Recreation Club, and the India-Ceylon Association. Last297 words
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Advertisement70 1911-03-03 170 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in Africa. Air. Piet A. Uys, of Lelievlei, Orange River Colony, testifies to the good qualities of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He says: “We have used it several times for our children and ourselves and expect to continue with it as we have found it excellent. We can70 words
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Article1249 1911-03-03 171 ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY, FEB. 24. Present. ffia Excellency the Governor, Sir John Ander son. TheHon’ble Major Genl Stephenson. the Colonial Secretary, E L. Brockman. the Attorney-General, T. de M Braddell. the Col Treasurer, W. C. Michell, the Col. Engineer, F. J. Pigott. C. J. Saunders. Dr. F. B.1,249 words
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Article554 1911-03-03 171 At the Rifle Range yesterday the Cadet Officers’ Prize, the Running Man, the 200 yards Prize, and the McAlister Stakes were shot for. The weather was fine but there was a moderate wind blowing from the right. The Cadet Officers’ Prize (300 yards). The following are the554 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article229 1911-03-03 172 To TUB EdHOK or IHB SIKAIIH ECHO. Dear Sir, —As the oldest resident in Penang, perhaps you will allow me to contribute my suggestion for a suitable local memorial to our late dear King, His Majesty Edward the Seventh. He was the head of a great Empire229 words
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Article162 1911-03-03 172 A new Club has lieen formed called “The Young Muslim Union or as translated into Arabic Ashabathul Ikhwanul Muslimin,” the promoters being some Mohammedan Clerks in the Government Service. The objects are to promote reading, recreation etc., but the most noteworthy feature of this Club is that162 words
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Article1032 1911-03-03 172 Result of the Heavy Tin Duiy. By to-day’s mail from London, says the T. 6. M. of List Thursday, we have received exclusive information from an authoritative source to the effect that a powerful Syn< icate has i>-en formed by the Liming group to acquire a very large1,032 words
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Article392 1911-03-03 172 (Echo Special.) At the Presbyterian Church. Singapore, 27th Feb. —At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on Saturday evening the marriage was solemnised between Miss Anderson and Mr. D. Y. Perkins, of Messrs. Drew and Napier. The Rev. W. Runciman, m.a., Minister of the Presbyterian Church, officiated. Mr. J.392 words
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Article171 1911-03-03 173 (Fc/m Special.) Annual General Meeting. Kuala Lumpur, 26th Feb.—The Annual General Meeting of the Selangor Club took plase yesterday evening, Dr. Travers presiding. The accounts and estimates were postponed for discussion at another meeting. Dr. Travers was re-elected Vice-President, and the following gentlemen form the committee Dr. Travers171 words
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Article37 1911-03-03 173 [Echo Special.) Messrs. Keddie and Steadman Injured. Kuala Lurrpur, 26th Februarv.—A motor took place last nieht. Mr. Keddie, ot the Hongkong ami Shanghai Bank, broke 18 leg and Mr. Steadman injured his head.37 words
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Article34 1911-03-03 173 (Supplied by Reuter.) T £27,690,000. bondon, 25th February.—The Army stimates amount to =£27,690,000, which is sum of ’^opa 7 000, T1 v y P rovide a a er or Dew dir^ddes and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article36 1911-03-03 173 (Supplied by Reuter.) Two Battleships? telegram from been 1100 G i tliat an a g reeraen t Armsto.n Concluded with Turkey by the two 4 b' r<)U p fcr the construction of mt-class battleships.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article53 1911-03-03 173 (Supplied by Reuter.) Firance Committee’s Report. nJ J<> nd< n Feb.—A telegram from Washington states that the Finance Committee reported on the reciprocity agreement between America and Canada without a recommen lation. Everything points to the Senate not passing it and that it will necessitate extra sessions of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article20 1911-03-03 173 (Supplied by Reuter.) Homeward Bound. London, 25th Feb.—The Crown Prince of Germany has sailed for home.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article25 1911-03-03 173 (Supplied by Reuter.) Returns to Darjeeling. London, 25th Feb. —The Dalai Lama returned to Darjeeling from a pilgrimage to the shrines of Bengal.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article44 1911-03-03 173 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Mission. Lond m, 25th Feb.—The Medical mission is leavii g St Petersburg to-day for Harbin to join the English and French missions. It comprises two lady doctors and three female medical students, including the princess Dolgourukoff.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article87 1911-03-03 173 (Supplied: by Reuter.) Majority Falls to 16. London, 25th Feb. —A telegram from Paris states that there has been a sudden Cabinet Crisis, through the disaffected Radicals disapproving of the Premier’s policy of political conciliation. The Government’s majority in a vote of confidence fell to 16. Cabinet(Supplied: by Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article26 1911-03-03 173 (Supplied by Reuter.) Passed. London, 25th Feb.—A telegram from Washington States that the House of Rep esentations has passed the Panama Appropriation Bill.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article36 1911-03-03 173 (Supplied by Reuter.) French Minister Honoured. London, 25th Feb. —M. Kurino, Japanese Minister at Paris, has handed to the French Minister of Marine, the Grand Cordon of the Rising Sun.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article45 1911-03-03 173 U.S. Japan. (Supplied by Reuter.) Treaty Ratified. London, 25th Feb.—A telegram from Washington states that the Senate hag ratified the treaty with Japan. It contains a note from M. Yasuya Uchida in which Japan undertakes to deal with emigration as effectively as the old treaty.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article32 1911-03-03 173 (Supplied by Reuter.) Franco-Japanese Agreement. London, 25th Feb.—A telegram from Paris states the Senate has adopted a Bill approving of the Franco-Japanese Agreement for the mutual protection of trademarks and copyright.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article709 1911-03-03 173 We do not want to play the part of fools rushing in where lawyers fear to tread, but it is now our duty, from the man-in-the-street point of view, and for him, to express our satisfaction with the decision of the Court of Appeal in what has709 words
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Article1024 1911-03-03 174 Lo! the poor Indian with $lOO a month ha* written to his boss in Ipoh complaining of the annoyances incidental to being quarantined at Penang. He had just returned from a holiday in his native land by the s.s. Thonjwa. The gravamen of his complaint is that the process1,024 words
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Article157 1911-03-03 174 Practice Shoot. 01 Mrs. Wright-Motion 31 33 04 Mis Thornton 28 35 63 J. Smith 27 32 59 Wemyss 28 30 58 Mclntyre 25 33 58 Huxley 25 30 55 Mrs. Hamilton 27 27 54 Miss Barnett 25 29 54 Jones 25 29 54 L. Smith 24 26 50157 words
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Article121 1911-03-03 174 The 1910 Gold Medal was played for on 25th and 26th inst., and was won by Mr. J. E. Nathan with the useful score of 88—14=74, which score was also good enough to win the usual monthly medal. The same player won the optioual Ball Sweep with121 words
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Article150 1911-03-03 174 Information has reached Penang that a gang robbery took place in the Bukit Mertajam district in the early hours of this morning. The gang robbers, who are said to l>e Chinese, broke into a dwelling house and got clear aw’ay with a large quantity of150 words
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Article8916 1911-03-03 175 CHINESE WIN ON APPEAL. FULL TEXT OF JUDGMENT. The judgment of the Full Court of Ap- 1 peal, in the appeal by the defendants in what is known as the Tin Case against the decision of Mr. Justice Leslie Thornton, was read out by Mr. H. G. Sarwar,8,916 words
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84 1911-03-03 179 What Our Advertisers Say of Us. The Manager Straits Echo, Penang. Dear Sir, With reference to the advertisement that I had in your paper last month I am glad to state that I am pleased with the results from same and thank you very84 words
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Article230 1911-03-03 179 A Meeting of the Committee appointed at the Public Meeting on 20th February, was held in the Governor’s Office on 27th February, at 3-30 p.m. Present, Hon. W. Evans (Chairman), Hon. A. R. Adams, Hon. R. Young, Mr. W. Peel, Dr. Avetoom, Dr. Kirk, Messrs. A. S.230 words
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Article561 1911-03-03 179 (Froin Our Correspondent.) Port Dickson, 25th February. Oh, for some rain! With the exception of one shower lasting but a few minutes, we have now been without rain for upwards of four weeks. The grass everywhere is parched and dving and even the rubber-trees, those wonderful droughtresisters,561 words
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Advertisement86 1911-03-03 179 Best Liniment. Slight accidents and injuries are a frequent occurrence on the farm and in the work shop. A cut or bruise which is often the cause of much annoyance and loss of time, may lie cured in about one-third the time usually required by applying ChamWlain’s Pam Bairn as86 words
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508 1911-03-03 180 Compant Wound Up. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the above Company was held at 3p. m. yesterday, at the Company’s office, the following gentlemen being present: —Messrs. Gan Ngoh Bee, Goh Boon Keng, Quah Beng Cheah Choo Yew, Khaw Joo Tok,508 words
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Article552 1911-03-03 180 (From Our Correspondent.) February 24th. Sir Arthur Young, k.c.m.g., the Chief Secretary to Government, arrived at Kuala Kangsar yesterday, and after interviewing H. H. the Sultan, paid a visit to the Malay College in the afternoon, accompanied by Mr. F. J. Weld, the District Officer. The Government offices552 words
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Article54 1911-03-03 180 (Echo Special.) Gun Carriage Accident. Singapore, 27th Feb. —While a 13-ton gun carriage for Blakang Mati was being unloaded at Tanjong Pagar the derrick buckled. The carriage dropped into the sea but the chain held up the gunners, who escaped by diving. One of them was badly cut54 words
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Article27 1911-03-03 180 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Record by Longworth. London, 27th Feb.—A telegram from Sydney states that Longworth swam 110 metres in 65 seconds, which is a record.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article30 1911-03-03 180 (Supplied by Reuter.) The First Dreadnought. London, 27th Feb. —The first Austrian Dreadnought will be launched at Trieste on May 27, and the second probably in November.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article46 1911-03-03 180 (Supplied by Reuter.) Friendliness Towards Russia. London, 27th Feb.—A telegram from Teheran states that that speech of the Foreign Minister in the Mejliss was most cordial and conciliatory towards Russia. Phis is regard d as marking a new direction in Persian foreign policy. ■iUtt(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article42 1911-03-03 180 (Supplied by Reuter.) Plea for Publication. London, 28th Feb. —The Times and Daily Telegraph publish articles pleading for the publication of the points on which the Constitutional Conference are agreed or nearly agreed and the differences on which it collapsed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article14 1911-03-03 180 (Supplied by Reuter.) Resignation. London, 28th Feb.—The French Cabinet has resigned.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 14 words
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Advertisement52 1911-03-03 180 Answer D the Question. How to cure a cold is a queti »n in which many are interested just now Chaml*rlain’s Coujjh Remedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its rein t-k* able cure of colds. It can always b* depended upon. For sale by all Diipensariei52 words
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Advertisement43 1911-03-03 180 How the Troubh Starts. Constipation is the cause of many nilm? 1.3 and <1 iso decs that make life miserable. Take Chtmber’aiu’s Stomach and Liver Tablets, you bowels regular and you will avoid the*e diseases. For sale by all I hspeixsaiius and. Dealers,43 words
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Advertisement85 1911-03-03 180 Persistent Colds. There is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks, o” until some chronic th -oat or lung trouble is developed, and it will not if you take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. By its remarkable cures of colds that remedy has from a small beginning acquired a85 words
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Article402 1911-03-03 181 We regret the necessity of suggesting our fear that the people who draft the questions for the Census papers are lacking in the duality of imagination. They ask for our name, sex, age, status with regard to opposite sex, race, language, business, and religion. How can information on402 words
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Article639 1911-03-03 181 The Shanghai weekly, Capital and Commerce,” which gives thirty odd pages of capital clippings and a page or two of semi-commercial comment, has done us the honour to discuss our local Income Tax controversy. It winds up its long article as follows: It IS an unhappy trait in639 words
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Article543 1911-03-03 181 We suppose this Coronation business will be rather unfortunate for the King Edward Memorial Fund. The two things coming so near together, and the Coronation Celebration being so obviously preoptional, the memorial subscriptions will probably be fewer or less than they promised to be, and that wasn’t anything543 words
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Article443 1911-03-03 181 Talking of memorials [vide another editorial effort somewhere on this page] we observe that Friend Pinhorn, whom we welcome back to Penang, and hail as VicePresident of the Penang Football League, asked a question about Victoria Day. The answer was that coming just a month before Coronation Day,443 words
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Article152 1911-03-03 182 An Administration Case. In the Supreme Court yesterday the hearing was begun, before Mr. Justice Thornton, of the action brought by Chuah Hooi Ngah Neoh, by her husband and next friend, Mr. Lim Soo Chee, against the executors of the estate of the late Khaw Soo Cheang. The152 words
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Article363 1911-03-03 182 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following was the result of the tie played yesterday Single Handicap. Clans A. Final. Anthony beat Mercer 7-5-; 3—6; G—3. The order prohibiting the import and export of cattle to and from Province Wellesley owing to foot and mouth disease, has been cancelled.363 words
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Article1179 1911-03-03 182 Meeting of Provisional Committee. A meeting of the Provisional Committee to arrange about the Coronation celebrations was held at the Governor’s Office yesterday afternoon when the following gentlemen were present: The Hon. Mr. Evans (Chairman), Mr. W. Peel, the Rev. F. Haines, the Rev. E. Lawson, the Rev.1,179 words
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Advertisement49 1911-03-03 182 Answer t*» the Question. How to cure a cold is a question in which ma-iy are interested jus* now. Chain'ierlain’s Cough Remedy his won its reparation and immense sale by its renrirkabl* cu-e of colds. It can always b” depend ‘d upon. Fur sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Article437 1911-03-03 183 HANDICAPS. Race 1. Galloway Ex-Griffins (5 Furlongs). st. lbs. Ard Patrick 11 5 St. Brendan 11 2 Lady Jean 10 9 Trypanosomiasis 10 9 Huguenot... 9 5 Fairy Maid 9 5 March Hare (late Late Night) 8 7 Mockfield... 810 Sandfly 810 Zephyr 810 Lavender 8 7437 words
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Article275 1911-03-03 183 The Annual General Meeting of the Penang Football League was held yesterday evening at the Penang Cricket Club axilion. The following gentlemen were present Dr. Jamieson (Piesident), Messrs. Jas. T. Dobbie (Hon. Sec. and T easurv- h H. R. Pinhom (P. F. S.), H R. Cheeseman (P.275 words
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Article256 1911-03-03 183 The following cutting from the Malay Mail gives details of the motor accident which was wired to us by our Selangor correspondent a few days ago On Saturday a motor car proceeding up the Ampang Road ran into the first electric light standard after passing256 words
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Article585 1911-03-03 183 {From Our Correspondent.') 26th February. The Acting British Resident returned from Kinta by the mail train on Saturday aftermon. A public meeting is to be held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, the Ist p-cx., at 5 p m., to consider the proposed memorial to his late Majesty King585 words
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Advertisement106 1911-03-03 183 Persistent Cflds. There is no reason why a cold should hang on fo v ?eks, or until so ne chronic th-oat <>r lung :nub s d -vol >p •I,an I i' w l n->t if y• 1 take Cia nbj tin’- •*’’•»ll.’' :F? lv. B; its r ma l ”'a’-106 words
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Advertisement35 1911-03-03 183 Iheunutic Paint. \Vh«n vou have rheumatism in your foot o- instep snply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and v.-u wdl flret quick relief. It costs but a trifle. Why suffer? For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.35 words
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Article373 1911-03-03 184 Bingapor« Syndicates Join Interests. A movement of considerable interest to Singapore investors has taken place in the affairs of three well-known local oil ventures, says the 8. T. This is the amalgamation of the Eastern Petroleum Syndicate, Ltd., the Anglo-Java Oil Syndicate, Ltd., and the Singapore Oil Syndicate,373 words
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Article73 1911-03-03 184 (Echo Special.) Latest Prices. Kuala Lumpur, Ist March.—The Planters Stores ami Agency have received a cable from London giving the following prices. Sheet Biscuit 7/ Id. a lb. Crepe 7/ sd. Best Scrap 7/ 2d. Bark 6/10d. Scrap untreated 6/ 2d. Rambong untreated. 5/1 Id. Fine Hard Para 9/73 words
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Article45 1911-03-03 184 (Echo Special.) $5O or Three Months. Singapore, Ist March.— Henry Liddicoat of the Monoptdies Department, was fined $5O, with the alternative of three months ifn prison merit, the sentences to run concurrently, on each of the three charges of ieceiving illegal gratification.45 words
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Article41 1911-03-03 184 (Echo Special.) Pierce’s Reply. Singafxire, 28th February. Mr. R. Pierce, Municipal Engineer, has formulated a voluminous reply to the report of the Municij al Inquiry Commission. The r< ply has Ijeen f .irwarded to H. E. the Governor.41 words
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Article25 1911-03-03 184 (Echo Special.) Going Home on Leave. Singapore, 28 February. —Sir W. Hyndman Jones, Chief Justice, goes home on leave on March 23.25 words
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Article20 1911-03-03 184 (Echo Special.) Copra. Singapore, 28th February.—The market prices to-day are as follows Sundried Copra $B-65, no buyers Mixed $B-35,20 words
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Article39 1911-03-03 184 Echo Special.) Suitable Abattoirs Suggested. Singapore, 28th February.—The Municipal Commissioners approve of the scheme for the importation of Australian cattle for slaughtering purposes. The importer» suggest the erection of abattoirs for killing 200 cattle monthly.39 words
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Article200 1911-03-03 184 (Echo Special.) Wilkinson and Marks. Taiping, 28th February.—Mr. R J. XV ilkinson and Mr. O iver Marks have i?een confirmed in their app Hutments of Resi lent of Serembui ami Secretary to the Resident of Per k r jspectively. Comm.' itin,- on these two appointment» the Perak P200 words
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Article97 1911-03-03 184 (Supplied by Reuter.) Conservatives and Reform of the Lords. London, 28th Feb. —The interest of politi -ians is concentrated on the attitude of the Conservatives towards the reform of the House of Lords. Much depends on the meeting of the Unionist members in the House of Commons to-day(Supplied by Reuter.) - 97 words
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Article55 1911-03-03 184 (Supplied by Reuter.) Free Transport of Medicines. London, 28th Feb. —A telegram from Berlin states that at the request of the Foreign Secretary the Hamburg-American and the Norddeutsche Lloyd steamship companies have agreed to reserve cargo space for the free transport of medicines to combat the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article28 1911-03-03 184 (Supplied by Reuter.) Wells Beat Welsh. London, 28th Feb.—Matt Wells beat Welsh on points for the lightweight championship of Great Britain and a purse of <£9oo.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article63 1911-03-03 184 (Supplied by Reuter.) M. Monis Summoned. London, Ist March.—President Fallieres has summoned M. Monis, a member of the Senate, to form a Cabinet. Briand on His Downfall. M. Briand attributes his downfall to personal hostility to himself. He declines to continue in office amidst intrigues and ambushes(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article53 1911-03-03 184 (Supplied by Reuter.) Wales Beat France. London, Ist March.—A telegram from Paris states that in the Rugby mat 311 Wales beat 1 rance by 15 points to nil. It was a strenuous game, and at half time neither side had scored a single point. Wales had very strong team(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Advertisement41 1911-03-03 184 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments anl disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep you bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all I tupeusanes and Dealers.41 words
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Article1333 1911-03-03 185 We have galloped through our first readof to-day’s mail. There isn’t time to do more than that, on the morning of the arrival of the bunch of Home papers. As usual, we derive a general impression of the futility of all this printed matter. I Some of Lord1,333 words
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Article114 1911-03-03 185 The Championship. Bv defeating Mr. A. G. Anthony yesterday by 6—l; 6—3; 6—3, Mr. G. B. F. Southam becomes the runner-up in the P.C.C. Lawn Tennis Championship. He will have to meet Mr. Eichenberg, the holder, but it is doubtful whether that gentleman, who is at present114 words
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295 1911-03-03 185 J. S. Leembruggen, a Ceylon burgher, and Christopher, a Singhalee, appeared before Mr. Hall this morning to answer the charges brought against them. They were charged with personating public servants, namely Municipal Sanitary Inspectors, in order to extort money from the illiterate inhabitants of Penang. The295 words
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Article1938 1911-03-03 186 Marriage of Mi.-.s Anderson and Mr. Perkins. The S.F.P. thus report-: last Saturday’s wedding It has fallen to the lot of few Colonies, one would imagine, to witnes» the marriage ceremony of two «laughters of its G ivernor within the comparatively short space of three years, indeed1,938 words
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Article982 1911-03-03 187 The unveiling of the memorial tablet to the late Mr. W. H. Read recalls an interesting incident in the early history of the FM.S-, savs the MaZay Mail. Mr. Read, who died in May, 1909, at the age of 90, arrived in Singapore in 1841, and for nearly982 words
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Article293 1911-03-03 187 The following notice appears in the Penang Sin Poe: June 20 of this year has been fixed for the Coronation of the King of England. All countries under British rule without exception are preparing to celebrate the great event. The Chinese Merchants of Penang held a293 words
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Article407 1911-03-03 187 Io tub Editor or tup Straits Echo Dear Sir, The Central Building of the University of London will witness this July (26th-29th) one of the most inspiring sights of historv. Representatives of all the races in the world will meet as equals and in council to discuss how407 words
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Article154 1911-03-03 187 having completed a first visitation of his diocese, says the L. and C. Express the Bishop of Singapore is returning to England on May 16. He is in urgent need of at least ten additional clergy, of whom seven are required for Church work among European residents154 words
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Article71 1911-03-03 188 Ayer Etam Intake During the month 2’19 inches. Maximum in one day 969 Number of rainy days 9 Waterfall Intake During the month 5’62 Maximum in one day 236 Numl>er of rainy days 12 Fbbbuart Rainfalls. Ayer Etam Intake During the month 1*47 Maximum in one day 1*3371 words
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Article466 1911-03-03 188 Mr. Barnes Hongkong. Referring to the appointment of Mr. Barnes as Colonial Secretary of Hongkong, the South China Morning Poet remarks.— While there may be some who would, without prejudice to Mr. Barnes, have preferred to have seen the post filled from the ranks of those whose long and faithful466 words
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Article74 1911-03-03 188 (Echo Special.) Export Duty. Kuala Lumpur, 2nd March. The prices on which rubber export duty is leviable from March 3 —16 are as follows: Sheet Biscuit 8390 a picul. Crepe 395 Best Scrap 380 Bark 360 Rough 32 i Kam bong 310 February Crops. Kuala Lumpur, 2nd March. —The74 words
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Article19 1911-03-03 188 (Echo Special.) Pepper. Singapore, 2nd March. —Following are to-day’s market prices. Black Pepper 815-50, no buyers White 836-2519 words
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86 1911-03-03 188 (Echo Special.) To Be Floated in London. Kuala Lumpur, 2nd March.—The Bukit Tambun Coconut Plantations will shortly Ixi floated in London with a capital of £75,000, £60,000 worth of shares will be issued to the public. The property is in Province Wellesley near the Perak border86 words
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Article33 1911-03-03 188 (Echo Special.) An F. M. S. Contribution. Kuala Lumpur, 2nd March.—The Tong Shoon Kongsi, of Bentong, has contributed 82,000 towards the F. M. S. Fund for the King Edward Memorial.33 words
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Article42 1911-03-03 188 (Echo Special,) Mysterious Disappearance. Singapore, 2nd March. —A telegram from Hongkong states that Captain Buller, formerly of the Kum Sang, went ashore at Chin-wan-tao on the 19th February to dine with some friends. He has not been heard of since.42 words
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Article24 1911-03-03 188 (Supplied by Reuter.) Australasia Challenged. London, 2nd March.—A telegram from Sydney states that England has challenged Australasia, for the Davis Cup.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article64 1911-03-03 188 (Echo Special.) 30 per cent. Singapore, 2nd March.—Messrs. Fraser and Neave show a nett profit for the vear of 893,101, a dividend and bonus will be paid which with the 10 per cent, paid in November, makes a total for the year of 30 per cent.64 words
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Article160 1911-03-03 188 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Ministers. London, Ist March. —A telegram from Paris gives the following details as regards the new French Cabinet: M. Delcasse, Minister of Marine. M Berteaux, Minister of War. M. Monis, the Premier, will offer the portfolio for Foreign Affairs either to M. Ribot160 words
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Article63 1911-03-03 188 (Supplied by Reuter.) What Lansdowne's Scheme Will Do. London, 2nd March.—lt is understood that the advanced Conservatives at yesterday’s meeting were satisfied with the assurance that Lord Lansdowne’s bill in regard to the reform of the Lords would be bold and sweeping. The papers say that-♦ ' – (Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article135 1911-03-03 188 (Supplied by Reuter.) Order to Take Effect in April. London 2nd March.—A British Army order provides for the organisation of an Air Battalion which will take effect on April 1. It defines the duties, including the training of men in the handling of kites, balloons and aeroplanes. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 135 words
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Article23 1911-03-03 189 Birth. DoBBIE A f Glasgow, on February sth, the jrf/eof Jas. T. Bobbie, m j. i., Pinang Gaz<tte of a daughter.23 words
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Article124 1911-03-03 189 Penang, 3rd March. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4?, 4 months* sight Bank 2/4’ 3 Credit 3 Documentary.. 2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’sight Private 175| Bombay» Demand Bank 174| goulmein, Demand Bank 173$ o 3 days’sight Private 176$ Ifadra», Demand Bank 174|124 words
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Article157 1911-03-03 189 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 231 sales Trang Pepper 16.25 nom. Cloves 43. sellers Maco 95.— nominal Pickings 99.— sales Nutmegs 110 s 21.— sales f No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar j 2 600 sales (.Basket 5.10n0m. Tapioca Flour 1.55 nominal Copra (mixed) 8.40 buyers157 words
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Advertisement655 1911-03-03 189 Afraid to Go Gut at Night. special ailments of ladies. Obtainable from So Bad Was His Asthma I me( li’'ine dealers everywhere, also direct, 1 bottle for $1.25, 6 bottles for $7., post free, After Physicians, Medicines. <v j fr 2 m ie “id-Eastern Office of The Dr. Change of655 words
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Advertisement241 1911-03-03 190 Otw w> ww:<w. w<W '*»> y 9 4 >>|UJ' M| J The CRITERIONJ’RESS, Ltd. I ESTABLISHED 1883* S| i PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. I I Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO” and “SIN POE” I I The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and R lithographers in the Orient. R Our plant is of241 words
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