The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 24 March 1911
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Title Section21 1911-03-24 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. ||s Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. w Penang, Friday, 24th MARCH, 1911.. No. 12.21 words
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Advertisement254 1911-03-24 1 CONTENTS. Leaders page. Sports (Contfd.): page. x x Municipal 232 The Cup Tie 237 x x Rubber Science 235 P. V. Rifle Meeting 240 x An Attractive Interpretation 236 Cricket: P. C. C. v«. Government Turkish Progress 239 Service 241 Adversaria 244 Rifle Shooting: P. L. R. C. 244 x254 words
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Advertisement168 1911-03-24 2 1 tcauig 4j I 1 the STRAITS ECHO 1 MAIL EDITION. IM ■■j— BT ’I Published the day prior to the departure of each mail I for Europe, and contains ihe latest local and States JI news originally published in the daily issues, as well as e w all important168 words
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Article1062 1911-03-24 232 The per capita consumption of water at Penang is undoubtedly extravagant, and we agree with the President that the installation of meters everywhere would check waste. But so long as we haven’t the meters to instal, it seems nonsense to persuade the people to accept what cannot be supplied.1,062 words
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Article552 1911-03-24 232 'he t bowing is a list of the Penang can Inlates who have satisfied the examiners at the last Cambridge Local Examination. Preliminary. Boys Under 14 Chau Fook Tet, V., Matthews, M. J., ami ’lye Keat Kwong; St. Xavier’s In-titu’mn. Girls I nder 1 I-—Ah Lan Yoong552 words
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Advertisement104 1911-03-24 232 gplie Straits Echo /< HA W £<■ V Justice satisfies every body, and justice alone.— &nmn< Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd, No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL 824 per mmb OUTSTATION Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) gls CABLE104 words
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Article3397 1911-03-24 233 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Communion wan held at the Municipal Office» yesterday afternoon, the following gentlemen being present: Mr. W. Peel (President), Mr. W. T. Chapman, Dr. P. V Locke, Mr. J. W. Hallifax, and Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok, with Mr. L. M. Bell3,397 words
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Article499 1911-03-24 234 {From Our Correspondent.) Taiping, 15th March. Raja Abdul Aziz, the only son of the late Raja Muda, is to be married at Kuala Kangsar at the end of the week, to a daughter of His Highness the Sultan, and preparations are lieing made to celebrate the event in royal499 words
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Article182 1911-03-24 235 P. C. C. r*. Police. A friendly game of aoccer was played on the Esplanade yesterday evening Ixitween the P.C.C. and the Police. At the appointed time the teams lined up under Mr. Bruce who acted as Referee. The Police kicked off but as the P. C. C. were182 words
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Article348 1911-03-24 235 Clark—Upplebt. At St. George’s Church yesterday afternoon the marriage was solemnised by the Rev. F. W. Haines between Mr. Oswald Dufour Clark, planter of Taiping, and Miss Olive Uppleby of East London, Cape Colony. The bride, who arrived here by the German mail Kleist, was given away by348 words
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Article39 1911-03-24 235 (Supplied by Reucr.) Aero Club’s Prize. London, 17th March. —A telegram from New York states that the Aero Club had awarded Count de Lesseps with a prize for hi> flight round the Statue of Liberty on October 31.(Supplied by Reucr.) - 39 words
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Article29 1911-03-24 235 (Supplied by ReiCcr.) Criticised. London, 17th Mandi. —Speaking in the House of Commons General Sir Reginald Pole Carew criticised the condition of the Garrison at Singapore.(Supplied by ReiCcr.) - 29 words
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Article91 1911-03-24 235 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Commercial Treaty. London, 17th March. —At a dinner given by the Associated Chambers of Commerce Mr. Sydney Buxton, President of the Board of Trade, stated that the information received from the Chambers of Commerce enabled the Government to place their case before the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article97 1911-03-24 235 (Supplied by Reuier.) Times’ Advice to China. London, 17th March.—The Times urges China to accept promptly and unequivocally those Russian demands which China does not mean seriously to contest and to negotiate earnestly as regards the others. The Times points out the grave consequences of refusal for China(Supplied by Reuier.) - 97 words
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Article34 1911-03-24 235 (Supplied by Reuter.) In Favour of Conscription. London, 17th March.—Speaking on the Navy Estimates Mr. Reginald McKenna, Fi st Lord of the Admiralty, incidentally mentioned that he was strongly in favour of conscription(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article16 1911-03-24 235 by Reudr.) Rosyth Ready in May. London, 17th March.—Rosyth will be ready in 1915.by Reudr.) - 16 words
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Article120 1911-03-24 235 (Supplied by Reuter.) Henderson Scheme to be Carried Out. London, 17th March.—A telegram from Perth states that Mr. George Foster Pearce the Commonwealth Minister of Defence’ said that the Government had no doubts re-’ garding its duties and was prepared to carry out fully Admiral Sir Reginald Henderson’s(Supplied by Reuter.) - 120 words
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Article780 1911-03-24 235 We have generally refrained from the job of teaching rubber planters their business, having some suspicion that the more experienced of them know as much as we could teach them. The March number of the Agricultural Bulletin tempts us to depart from our reserve. Mr. J. C. Willis,780 words
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Article881 1911-03-24 236 We suspect that Liberal Christians distressed by the assaults of scepticism, will be glad to welcome an ingenious and attractive interpretation by the Rev. K. C. Anderson D. D. of Dundee in the January Hibbert. Starting witii the proposition that the scriptural writers aimed at edification, rather881 words
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Article375 1911-03-24 236 Analysis of Straits and F.M.S. Successes. Boys. Seniors. Juniors. 72 X 72 X ft .3 s *5 d 5 o 0.2 H S a H K Singapore— Raffles Inst. 13 0 0 10 0 0 St Joseph’s 5 0 0 9 0 0 A. C. 8. 1375 words
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Article558 1911-03-24 237 A meeting of the King Edward Memorial Committee wan held at the Governor’s Office, yesterday afternoon. There were present, the Hon’ble Mr. W. Evans, in the Chair, the Hon’ble Mr. A. R. Adams, the Rev. F. W. Haines, Mr. Huttenbach, Dr. Kirk, Dr. A vet oom, Dr.558 words
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Article947 1911-03-24 237 At the meeting to arrange about the Cup Tie matches which was held in the P. C.C. Pavilion yesterday evening, the following gentlemen were present: —Dr. Jamieson (Preeident), Messrs. Jas. T. Dobbie (Hon. Secretary and Treasurer), H. R. Cheeseman (P. F. 8.), Ariff (Crescent). T. J. Williams947 words
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Article216 1911-03-24 237 To thb Editor of the Straits Echcu Dear Sir, In accordance with the resolution passed at the meeting held in the Governor’s Office on Feb. 27th, 1911, under the Chairmanship of the Hon. the Resident Councillor, a committee has been formed to make arrangements for the celebration in216 words
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Article488 1911-03-24 238 Encourages Discussion of Public Questions. After the lecture on citizenship by Mr. A. W. Still at ihe inauguration of the Singapore Y. M. C. A. Parliamentary Debating Society the Governor addressed a few words to the meeting. He said that he came to the Colony after a488 words
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Article47 1911-03-24 238 {Echo Special.') Increased. Singapore, 17th March.—At the meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council a motion was introduced increasing the duty by 60 cts. per gallon on European liquors, except beer. A double duty is charged on native liquors. The increase will take effect immediately.47 words
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75 1911-03-24 238 {.'Ci/io hpcuil.) The Programme. Singapore, 17th March.- -The following programme has been decided upon for the celebration of the Coronation at Singapore A public meeting will be held on June 22 and a telegram will be sent to His Majesty. The buildings will be decorated. A Children’s75 words
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Article54 1911-03-24 238 .-//a Special.) Disappointing Flights. Singapore, 17th March.—No preparation was made to meet local atmospheric conditions at the aviation meeting at Singapore yesterday. The flying was disappointing. Four flights were made at a height of from 75 to 100 feet. The race course was circled once. The aeroplane’s54 words
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Article97 1911-03-24 238 Singapore Johore Rubber. {Echo Special.) Proposal to Sell. Singapore, 17th March. —The Singapore and Johore Rubber Company’s report shows a net profit for the year of §272,819. The company is paying a dividend of 41 per cent, and will put §25,000 to the reserve, carrying §4,360 forward. The general meeting97 words
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Article58 1911-03-24 238 < er.) Statement by Sir Edward Grey. London, 17th March.—ln the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, said that Japan was aware of the views of Great Britain in reference to international disputes and arbitration. It was quite undesirable at this stage to inform the'• < er.) - 58 words
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Article71 1911-03-24 238 {Supplied by Reeder.) Differences Among Unionists. London, 17th March. —It is stated that the differences among the Unionists have made the production of the scheme of reform of the Lords impossible. Later.—lt is affirmed in Unionist circles that the elaboration of the proposals for the reform{Supplied by Reeder.) - 71 words
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Article65 1911-03-24 238 by Reuter.) Not in Favor of Conscription. London, 18th March.—ln his speech on the Navy Estimates Mr. Reginald McKenna did not say (as reported yesterday) that he was in favour of conscription. He said It was our national policy not to have conscription and he strongly supported( by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article66 1911-03-24 238 {Supplied by Reuter.) A Biassed Opinion. London, 18th March.—Sir Francis Younghusband ma letter to the 'l'lniex considers that it is more likely that China is the aggressor than Russia lie says that China lias l>een suffering from swelled head since the Russo-Japanese war and seems to take it{Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article39 1911-03-24 238 {Supplied by Renter.) New Ships Laid Down. London, 17th March.—Mr. Reginald Me Kenna, First Lord of the Admiralty, said that they were laying down new ships with a view to completion in the Spring of 1914.{Supplied by Renter.) - 39 words
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Advertisement85 1911-03-24 238 P r esistent Colds. There is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks, or until some chronic throat or lung trouble is developed, and it will not if you take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. By its remarkable cures of colds that remedy lias from a small beginning acquired85 words
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Advertisement86 1911-03-24 238 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 Chamberlains’ Pain Balm as86 words
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Advertisement52 1911-03-24 238 Answer to the Question How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamber--I'in’s Cough Remedy has won its great reputati > i I immense sale by its remark’e (r e of colds, ft can always be dec nded upon. For sale by all52 words
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Article592 1911-03-24 239 Reuter informs us to-day that a solution has Ihmju found of the Bagdad railway question, a solut ion hardly expected so soon. Since the Reform Party gained the ascendancy in Turkey, it has given room for a very laudable and patriotic movement, in the direction of developing Turkey’s592 words
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Article1144 1911-03-24 239 Irish Banquet. Nearly two hundred sat down on Satur day night at the Town Club, at tables arranged in the form of a Greek pi. [lt was more like epsilon really, but E couldn t stand for Patrick, you see.] St. Patrick should be thoroughly satisfied with1,144 words
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Article160 1911-03-24 240 Boy Scouts to Coronation. \Ve are asked by Scout-master Roberts to pen a subscription list, for the fund to pay the expenses of a Boy Scout contingent to London and Windsor. We have no objection to acknowledge in this paper any sums forwarded for such a purpose. Mr.160 words
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Article84 1911-03-24 240 C. R. C. vs. G. W. U. A friendly game of football, which was played on Victoria Green on Saturday afternoon between teams representing the C.R.C. and the G. W. U., resulted in a win for the former. The C.R.C., though not well represented, played an excellent combination game84 words
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Article348 1911-03-24 240 (From Our Correspondent.) March, 16th. This district suffers a great loss by the removal of the District Officer, Mr. Weld, who with his wife and family went to Batu Gajah on the 14th inst. to act as D.O. there. However, as he goes only to enjoy what he348 words
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Article1012 1911-03-24 240 oiugaporo At the Rifle Range on Saturdav afternoon the Ladies fired off their competition. Yesterday morning the 200 yards Handicap, Tiie Planters’ Challenge Cup ami The Bankers’ Handicap were shot for by the members of the Penang Volunteer Corps. The light was good and there was practicallyoiugaporo - 1,012 words
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Article239 1911-03-24 241 P. C. C. vs. Government Service. At the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon, quite a good game of Cricket was witne-sed. The P.C.C. went, to the wicket first and put together 112 to which the Government Service replied with 71 for nine wickets. For the P. C. C. only Fettes,239 words
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Article170 1911-03-24 241 {From Our Correspondent.) March, 18th. Mr. G. L. Ham, Acting A.D.0., at Klang, left this morning for Seremban to aasume the duties of Acting Secretary to the British Resident there. Mr. T. S. Adams, Acting Supervisor of Customs in Perak, has been appointed in his stead—but since the latter170 words
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Article567 1911-03-24 241 HEALTH PROTECTION FOR ESTATE LABOURERS. Liquors Revenue Ordinance. The Attorney-General, the Hon. T. de M. L. Braddell, has drafted a number of new measures which he proposes to introduce into the Legislative Council at an early date, says the straits Time». One of them is an Ordinance567 words
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Article550 1911-03-24 241 Atmospheric Difficulties. The S.F.P. of last Friday thus describes the opening day of the aviation meeting at Singapore Burns’ oft heard lines The best laid schemes o’ mice and rnen gang aft a’ f dev” night well be quoted in referring to yesterday’s aviation meeting at550 words
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Advertisement87 1911-03-24 241 B’st Lirfment. Slight accident# and injuries are a frequent <»' <uir «U on the farm and in the vork blmp. A<ut or bruise which is often the <uib" «if much annoy mee and loss of time, may Im* ured in about one-third the time usually require! by applying ChamlierUin* I’.un87 words
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Advertisement85 1911-03-24 241 Colds. I here is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks, or until some chronic throa) or lung trouble is developed, and it will not H you take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. By its remarkable cures of colds that remedy has from a small beginning acquired a world-wide85 words
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Article1212 1911-03-24 242 The Advantages of Artificial Manures for Bearing Rubber Trees. [Written for the Echo J] The rubber industry in Malaya has attained to a position of such importance and the extraordinary rise that has taken place in the price of the article should suggest to planters the1,212 words
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Article1225 1911-03-24 242 “Lancet” on Dr. Gilmore Ellis’s Annual Report. The Lancet thus refers to the rejiort of the P.C.M.O. of the Straits Settlements for 1909 The report on the medical department of the Straits Settlements for 1909 is somewhat late in its but this is not at all to be1,225 words
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Article318 1911-03-24 243 To THE Editor of the stkaitb Echo Dear Sir, As reported in vour valuable paper that the Chinese of Penang will hold a grand Chingay Procession, and a Dragon boat race in June in celebration of the Goddess of Mercy, and the Coronation of King George V,318 words
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Article29 1911-03-24 243 (Ec/io Special.) Passenger Flights Unsuccessful. Singapore, 18th March. —The passenger flights at the aviation meeting were not a success. The machine did not go upward 20 ft.29 words
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Article150 1911-03-24 243 (Supplied by Reuter.} Agreement Reached. London, 18th March.—A telegram from Constantinople says that an agreement has been reached between the Bagdad Rail way Company and the Porte. The company renounces its lien of a 4 increase on the customs receiving instead a security on the general revenues of(Supplied by Reuter.} - 150 words
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Article93 1911-03-24 243 (Supplied uj An Eastern Fleet. London, 18th March.— Discussing Naval problems the Times says that the present conditions may change and it mav become advisable to re-establish an Eastern fleet. How to be Raised, London, 20th March. —Discussing the naval question in the Pacific the Times says(Supplied uj - 93 words
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Article41 1911-03-24 243 (Supplied by Reuter.} Rugger. London, 20th March. —The rugger match between England and Scotland at Twickenham resulted in a victory for England by 13 points to nil. Soccer. At Glasgow Scotland beat Ireland at soccer by 2 goals to nil.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 41 words
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Article58 1911-03-24 243 (Supplied by Reuter.} Vast Waterways Scheme. London, 20th March A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the Government announces a vast waterways scheme to cost .£20,000 including the connection of Siberian and European railways by canals uniting the rivers Obi and Kama, thus providing for a succession of waterways(Supplied by Reuter.} - 58 words
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Article130 1911-03-24 243 (Supplied by Reuter.} Resignation. London, 20th March. —A telegram from Rome says that the Cabinet has resigned owing to the defection of the Radicals in regard to the Electoral Reform question. American Dentistry is now procurable at King Street near the Esplanade from Messrs. Jitts Bros who are(Supplied by Reuter.} - 130 words
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Advertisement41 1911-03-24 243 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamlwrlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep you bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. Fur sah* by all I lupuiuarms and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement53 1911-03-24 243 Answer b the Question How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamber--1 in’s Cough Remedy has w T on its great reputati >; immense sale by its remarkable oi e of colds. It can always be dec nded up<m. For sale by53 words
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Article1629 1911-03-24 244 There was a Teeling in the Irish affair of 1798. and we have tried to persuade Mr. George Teeling of Penang to lend us the documents which connect him personally with such interesting history, but he is too modest. He is more keen on having it un-' derstood that1,629 words
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Article226 1911-03-24 244 Head and Shouldbrb. 8 Ol Mrs. Liston 4 hits (possible) Anderson 3 Miss Huxley 3& 4 Mrs. Macintyre 3 Miss Joan Smith 3 Mrs. Adamson 2 Miss d’Almeida 2 Mclntyre 2 Mrs. Oxenham 2 Miss Smith 2 Mrs. W.-Motion ...2 44 Miss Gomez 1 Jones 1 Sellers 1 Wemyss226 words
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Article1368 1911-03-24 245 Decision to Sell. An extraordinary general meeting of tins company was held last evening. Those present were: Hon. A. R Adams (Chairman), M ssrs. F. K. Dickson (Secretary), J. H. Pye, J. D. Kemp, F. Duxbury, yuah Beng Kee, Lee Chin Ho, Ong Hock Beng,1,368 words
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Article159 1911-03-24 245 To the Editor of hie straus Echo. Dear Mr. Editor, Will you allow me a little space in your valuable paper to express my surprise over the silly contribution* Science v Procession’ which appeared in your public opinion column of yesterday in my name. I really admire the159 words
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Article364 1911-03-24 245 In the Competition for the March Presgrave Cup Mr. W. S. Goldie returned the best Card i.e. 1 down but was disqualified for not returning the number of strokes taken to each hole. Mr. F. Duxbury was also disqualified for the same reason. Mr. T. A. Godby364 words
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Article2109 1911-03-24 246 MATERNITY HOSPITAL’ DECIDED UPON. $lOO,OOO WANTED. There were about 70 people present at the public meeting which was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon to receive the import of the Committee appointed to consider the King Edward Memorial recommendations. It was a larger and more representative2,109 words
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Article342 1911-03-24 247 This week’s Government Gazette contains the following notifications Sir A. F. Law acts as Chief Justice in the Straits. Mr. R. E. Kozhevar is appointed a member of the Singapore pilot board in place of Mr. H. W. Buckland. Mr. E. Anderson takes the place of Mr.342 words
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Article66 1911-03-24 247 (L'r.C/ y.cC‘a’.j Appraisers, Absconding Coolies, and Free Labour. Singapore, 20th March. —At a meeting of the Johore Planters the desire was expressed that appraisers should be licensed and that arrangements be made between the Straits and the States providing for letter facilities for the prevention of absconding66 words
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Article50 1911-03-24 247 (Ac/io Special.} Saving Feature of the Meeting. Singapore, 20th March. —H. E. Governor attended the aviation meeting on Saturday. The start was long delayed and one flight took place at a height of over 400 ft. This was the saving feature of a disappointing three days’ meeting.50 words
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Article35 1911-03-24 247 (Echo Special.) Raiders Enter the Town. Singapore, 20th March.—ln the Singapore fnilitary manoeuvres the raiders entered the town at 4.30 yesterday morning without opposition. Between the minor outposts there was an encounter.35 words
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Article72 1911-03-24 247 (Supplied by Reuter.} The Helif-Bagdad Section. London, 20th March.—A telegram from Constantinople states that an agreement for the construction of the Helif-Bagdad section of the railway will be signed to-day. To be Completed in Five Years. The Daily Teleyrapli states that the company undertakes to complete the(Supplied by Reuter.} - 72 words
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Article18 1911-03-24 247 (Supplied by Reuter.} Gray’s Big Break. London, 20th March.—Gray, playing Haverson, made a break of 2,196 unfinished18 words
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Article81 1911-03-24 247 (Supplied by Reuter.} Russia Preparing. London, 20th March.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that China has not yet replied to the Russian note of March 15. A test mobilisation in the Semirecheusk territory is proceeding. Chinese Reply. London, 21st March. —A telegram from St. Petersburg states that(Supplied by Reuter.} - 81 words
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Article47 1911-03-24 247 (Supplied by Reuter.} Day Fixed. London, 20th March.—Mr. Havelock Wilson, General Secretary of the National Seamen’s Union, announced that the seamen in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Holland would join in a strike at the British, German, and American ports. A day has already been fixed.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 47 words
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Article40 1911-03-24 247 (Supplied by Reuter.} A Short Recess. London, 21st March.—Mr. H. H. Asquith, the Premier, stated in the House of Commons that the House would rise on April 12 and re-assemble on April 18. This is an unusually short recess.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 40 words
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Article30 1911-03-24 247 (Supplied by Reuter.} Cambridge Shaping Well. London, 21st March.—Cambridge University rowed seven furlongs, from Hammersmith Bridge to Chiswick Church, in 3 min--57 secs. This equals a record.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 30 words
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Article37 1911-03-24 247 (Supplied by Reu'er.} Increased Enrolment. London, 21st March. —A telegram from Paris states that M. Berteaux, speakingduring the debate on the Army Estimates, states that the numbers enrolled in the army at present weie increasing.(Supplied by Reu'er.} - 37 words
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Advertisement42 1911-03-24 247 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments ami disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberkun’s Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep you b «wels regular ami you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all I hapeubariuM and Dealers.42 words
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Advertisement84 1911-03-24 247 P-esistent CoPs. 1 here is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks, or until some chronic throaj or lung trouble is developed, and it will not if you take ('hamberlain’s Cough Remedy. By its remarkable cures of colds that remedy has from a small l>eginning acquired a84 words
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Advertisement54 1911-03-24 247 Answer h the Question How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. ChamberDin’s Cough Remedy has won its great reputati mi 1 immense sale by its remark a e c e of colds. It can always be dec nded upon. For sale by54 words
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Article1292 1911-03-24 248 rear or so ago it was being deplored in this column that there is no such thing as üblic opinion in this community. There P a of public opinion which does exist, and our candid correspondent, An Objector calls our attention to his letter. It ’is the apparent1,292 words
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Article685 1911-03-24 248 To tub Editor of nu Straits Echo. Dear Air. Editor, lu his criticism (which appeared in your paper of yesterday) regarding the proposed Chingay Procession and Boat Race in celebration of King George V. and in honour of the Goddess of Mercy, vour correspondent who stole the685 words
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Article337 1911-03-24 249 To THU Editor op tub Straits Echo. Dear Sib, —I hope sincerely that as a result of the nqx>rting of the speeches at the Irish Dinner the !<>cal public will not be misled into the idea that all Irishman are fools and followers of Home Rule.”337 words
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Article603 1911-03-24 249 To tub Editor op tub sikaits Ecna Dear Sir, Subscriptions are in the air, everywhere subscriptions, and plenty of talk but no honest opinions given about them. In your report of the meeting at the Town Hall in to-day’s Echo, Mr. Huttenbach is reported to have said603 words
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Article68 1911-03-24 249 An Official Gazette Extraordinary of the State of North Borneo contains the following notification:— Adhesive Postage and Revenue stamps of the following denominations and descriptions will be issued to the Post Offices of the State for circulation. 25 Cent Green 8.N.8. Shield with Crest 50 Dark Blue68 words
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Article158 1911-03-24 249 At the meeting of the shareholders of Hie United Singapore Rubber Estates Ltd., which was held at Singapore last Saturday, the following resolutions were ad< pted (I) 1 hat the directors be authorised to sell tin* comp ray’s property comprised in ami described by the option agreement submitted158 words
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Article529 1911-03-24 249 (Froiri Our Correspondent.) March 18th. The Malay College Annual Athletic Sports for this year was held in the afternoon to-day on the school ground, jesterdav being spent in running off the heats.” The weather during the whole time wag all that could be desired, and so it529 words
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Article612 1911-03-24 250 (From Our Correspondent.) 21st March. There is to be a dance at the Perak Club on Friday night as a send-off to Mrs. Watson, who leaves for England at the end of the week. On Thursday in the same week there will be Tableaux Vivants preceded by a small612 words
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Article596 1911-03-24 250 Mr. Roger Pears presided at the annual meeting of the Johore Planters’ Association held at Johore, on Sunday. There was a good attendance which included His Highness the Sultan of Johore (President). The chairman moved:—That this Association ask the Johore Government to issue appraisers’ licences, and that596 words
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Article125 1911-03-24 250 The death has occurred at Hongkong of Mr. H. W. Kenny, the Acting-Manager of the International Bink at Canton. Mr. Kenny was taken ill a short while ago, and was removed to the Peak Hospital where his condition quickly became worse, and death occurred on125 words
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Article188 1911-03-24 250 The Colonial Secretary was asked in the House of Commons three weeks ago, how far the railway had been opened Ireyond Kuala Semantan towards the Kelantan frontier, and to what point the permanent surveys had been completed whether the trial surveys had been made from Kuala Tembeling188 words
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Article32 1911-03-24 250 (Echo Special.) 325,000. Singapore, 22nd March.—The population of Singapore is estimated at 325,000, of which 285,000 are in the Municipality. A staff of 140 are engaged in the census work.32 words
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Article17 1911-03-24 250 (Echo Special.) Found. Singapore, 22nd March.—Captain Buller’s body has been recovered in Ching-Wan-tao harbour.17 words
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Article56 1911-03-24 250 (Supplied by liculcr.) And the Cause. London, 21st March.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that M. Stolypin, President of the Council of Ministers, has resigned ts the result, of the Council of Empire defeating a bill introducing local government in Poland. It is understand that M. K ikovtzoff,(Supplied by liculcr.) - 56 words
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Article30 1911-03-24 251 (Esho Special.) Copra and Pepper. Singapore, 22nd March. —The market prices to-day are as follows Sundried Copra 8.80, no buyers. Mixed 8 8.50 Black Pepper $15.50, buyers. White $26.5030 words
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Article27 1911-03-24 251 by Renier.') Increased Personnel Approved. London, 21st March.—The House of Commons has approved of the vote that the personnel of the Navy should be 134,000.by Renier.') - 27 words
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Article52 1911-03-24 251 (Supplied by Reuter.) Experts Consulted. London, 21st March. —In the House of Commons Mr. H. H. Asquith, the Premier, stated that the Government was consulting financial experts and other qualified persons, including representatives of different sections of Irish opinion, regarding the future financial relations of Great Britain(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article61 1911-03-24 251 (Supplied by Reuter.) Results. London, 22nd March.—Following was the result of the Lincolnshire Handicap (1 mile) which was run yesterday Mercutio 1 Brandimintine 2 Spanish Prince 3 Thirty-two ran. Won by a head four lengths lietween second and third. Betting at the start 100 to 12 against Mercutio(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article34 1911-03-24 251 (Supplied by Reuter.) Issued at Berlin. London. 22nd March.—A telegram from Berlin states that a new Turkish Customs Loan of 160,000,000 francs has l>een issued. The lists will be closed immediately.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article91 1911-03-24 251 (Supplied by Reuter.') Agreement Signed. Lon lon, 22nd March.—A telegram from Constantinople says that the agreement between the Porte and the Bagdad Railway Company has been signed. It is expected that the railway will reach Bagdad in five years. The Company renounces the construction the Port Basra section(Supplied by Reuter.') - 91 words
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Article1541 1911-03-24 251 Professor W. E. Burghardt Du Bois of America is a black man, although his father was French. He is a man who can think nobly, and express thought lucidly, but he would probably be black balled by either of Penang’s sporting clubs. He wrote an illuminating book, The1,541 words
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Article543 1911-03-24 252 The meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices was held yesterday afternoon at the District Court. The following gentlemen were present-.—Messrs. G. A. Hall (Chairman), W. T. Chapman (Secretary), W. Peel, S- Anthony, C. A. Law, Quah Beng Kee and Capt. Dewar (C. P. 0.). W. T.543 words
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Article1769 1911-03-24 252 -8. F. P. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. At the annual general meeting of the members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce which was held in the Exchange room on Monday afternoon, the Chairman Mr. D. T. Boyd said I propose now merely to comment briefly upon the-8. F. P. - 1,769 words
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205 1911-03-24 253 Second Congress to be Held ai Hongkong. It is announced that the second biennial congress of the Far Eastern Association ot Tropical Medicine will be held in Hongkong from January 20th to January 27th next The Association is an international one, and was formed to promote205 words
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Article63 1911-03-24 253 (Supplied by *Hevler.} Grand Simplicity of Authorised Version.” London, 22nd March. —His Majesty the King received deputations from the Christian bodies on the occasion of the tercentenary translation of the authorised version of the Bible. Replying to their address he said that multiplying millions of the English-speaking race;(Supplied by *Hevler.} - 63 words
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Article82 1911-03-24 253 (Suppl ied by Heater.} Not Yet Settled. London, 22ml March.—There are strong rumours in the lobby of the House of Commons that the Constitutional Crisis will not be settled before the Coronation. Veto Bill. The Veto Bill will not be passed before the end of August. Compromise(Suppl ied by Heater.} - 82 words
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Article32 1911-03-24 253 (Suppoxa oy Heuier.} Will He be Made a Peer Ijondon, 23rd March.—The reports that Mr. R. B. Haldane, Secretary for War, will be made a peer have been renewed.(Suppoxa oy Heuier.} - 32 words
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Article30 1911-03-24 253 (Supplied by Heater.} Disquieting Reports as to His Health. London, 23rd March.—There are disquieting reports as to Lord Lansdowne who has returned from Brighton not improved in health.(Supplied by Heater.} - 30 words
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Article38 1911-03-24 253 (Supplied by Heuter.} Bill Proposed. London, 23rd March.—Mr. H. H. Asquith, the Premier, stated in the House of Commons that a bill providing for the payment of members of Parliament will be proposed this year.(Supplied by Heuter.} - 38 words
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Article45 1911-03-24 253 (Supplied by Heater.} Aliens Prohibited from Holding Land. London, 23rd March. —A telegram from Sacramento states that the Californian State Senate has passed a Bill prohibiting aliens from holding land. Previous to this similar bills have been periodically introduced but never finally enacted.(Supplied by Heater.} - 45 words
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Article337 1911-03-24 253 (Supplied by Heater.} New Dreadnought Launched. London, 23rd March. —A telegram from Kiel states that the new Dreadnought Der Kaiser has been launched. The Wayang Incheh Puteh arrived here yesterday by the s.s. Cornelia. On Saturday, the Grand Opening Night, Noor Chahja” will be staged at the Tek(Supplied by Heater.} - 337 words
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Article125 1911-03-24 254 > Penang, 23rd March. R courtesy of the Chartered Bank. Bank 2/4' U 4 months’ sight Bank 3 Credit 2 4 iV 3 it Documentary.. 2/4| rwlrutta. Demand Bank Rs. 1744 3 days’sight Private 175 J Bombay, Demand Bank 1744 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 j 3 days’sight Private 1764125 words
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Article210 1911-03-24 254 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 23.70 sales Trang Pepper 16.25 nom. Cloves 42. sellers Mace ...HO nominal Pickings 99.— buyers Nutmegs 110 s. 21.— sales f No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar < 2 600 sales (Basket 5.10n0?n. Copra (mixed) 8.60 buyers fTahbun 190. sellers a-tt.210 words
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