The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 24 November 1911

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    20 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. |l5 Per Annum. Single Copy, ce,ltl Vol. 9 Penang, Friday, 2lih NOVEMBER, 1911. No. 47.
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      224 1 I i CONTENTS. i Leaders: page. Sports: page. The Towchang 989 non J New Light on the War 991 Interport Rifle Match i Rubber Diseases and I r religion 994 Penang Hun Cui S Parliament 997 I Jalousie De Metier 999 China’s Opportunity 1,002 > V It J MIBCELLANEOUB: I
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      150 2 I 0 T]HIE STRAITS ECHO 1 MAIL EDITION. 1 J —..MH.».,, cl Published the day prior to the departure of each mail I for Europe, and contains the latest local and States J news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all important news from various parts of
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    THE TOWCHANG.
    1106 989 Chinese Bov,” to his master, yesterday Tuan, is it true that »ve Acivc to cut oil our towchang» I that all the boys at the E. O. Hotel had t but I should be too much ashamed to be seen without mine Not all the hotel boys, but
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    Oxford Dictionary and the Chinaman.
    111 989 Tip Oxford Dictionarv, finds no earlier instance of "Chinaman,” in the sense of a native of China, than 1854, when Emerson so used it. The previous word was Chinese,” from which the plurrU “Chineses” was formed by Milton and his contemporaries, and the false singular
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    Tongkah Harbour.
    39 989 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for the past fortnight was Dredge No. 1, working 227 hours, 105 piculs „2, ‘298 165 3, 281 194 m 4-, 308 251 o 292 327 Total 1.012
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    Interport Rifle Match.
    232 989 Shanghai has w n the Interport mateli with the tine score of 9(3 which, curiously enough, is the i one total with which the Shanghailan lers w n in 1907. Thd full re, ord this year stinds thus: Shanghai 9t3 S ngapire 931 Penang !X)7 Hongkong 904
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    New Singapore Rubber.
    23 990 Amalgamation. The new Singapore Rubber Company propose to amalgamate with the Tapah and the St. t Helena Estates. Echo Special.
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    Explosion at Asiatic Petroleum Works.
    94 990 Eighteen Killed. An explosion took place at the Asiatic Petroleum Company’s works at Pulo Samboe. A new tank of 2,000 tons capacity was being tested by a Singapore Chinese contractor. It was necessary to introduce a liquid and, instead of water, benzine was apparently used
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    Rubber Market.
    31 990 Demand For Local Shares. Messrs. Fraser Co.’s report shows a fair demand for shares of the leading local rubber companies. Sterling shares are quiet. Matangs are steady. Echo Special.
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    Generous Life Insurance Co.
    102 990 First Batch of Students. It is understood that the first batch of seventeen out of the 180 Straits Chinese students of Nanking College, who will be provided with food and home comforts at Shanghai by the Shanghai Life Insurance Company, will arrive at Singapore by the
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    Gunpowder Bill.
    28 990 Healer. Introduced By French Government. A teb'gram from Paris states that the Government has introduced a bill for the rigorous control of the manufacture of Gunpowder.
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    Liverpool Harbour Board.
    55 990 Reuter. Dock Rates Raised. A telegram from Liverpool says that at a meeting of the Harbour Board it was decided to advance the dock and tonnage rates ami the dock and town dues by 10 h owing to increased expenditure in wages, the price of materials, and
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    Consumption.
    29 990 Reuter. Notifiable in England. Mr. John Burns, President of th 1 Local Government Board, has issued an order to all local authorities making notification of pulmonary tuberculosis compulsory.
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    Unionist Rally.
    118 990 Reuter. The Old Leader. A Unionist Conference was held at Leeds at which 2,00) delegates were present. It is described as a great rally of Unionists. The Conference opened with agiowingtribute to Mr. A. J. Balfour and a resolution was passed expressing sympathy and regret at his retirement.
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    Commander Brine.
    23 990 Reuter. Washed Overboard and Drowned. Commander Brine of the battleship St Vincent was washed overboard, en route to Berehaven, and drowned.
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    Stranding of the Niobe.
    49 990 Reuter. Verdict of Court Martial. A telegram from Hallifax says that the court martial which was held in regard to the stranding of the cruiser Niobe off Cape Sable in July last has given its verdict. The officer on watch Lord Alastair Graham was reprimanded.
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    Russia and Persia.
    78 990 Reuter. Authoritative Statement. A telegram from St. Petersburg says that it is authoritatively stated that unless the Persian Government completely satisfies the demands of the Russian note troops will be sent to Kazvin Still Unanswered. A telegram from St. Pet >rsburg states that Iha RnsDunde to Persia
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    Franco-German Treaty.
    91 990 Reuter. British Assent. A telegram from Paris states that Great Britain and Russia have assented to the F ranco- German t rea ty Additional Clause. A telegram from Berlin states that an additional clause in the Morocco agreement provides that, in the event of Germany desiring to acquire
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    Warner.
    24 990 Reuter. Improving. Mr. Warner, captain of the M. C. C. team in An -tialia, who was reported to be from gastritis is improving.
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    The Revolt In China.
    583 990 Reign of Terror at Nanking. A telegram from Shanghai desenbe. a re.gn °f terror m Nanking. The massacre of Chinese without pigtails continues Near ly all the foreigners have left Nanking. Chang s Determination. An English missionary visited" General Chang with the view of obtaining a
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    K.M.S. (Malay States) Rubber & Coconut Plantations, Limited.
    880 991 K.M.S. (Malay States) Rubber Coconut Plantations, Limited. Directors. Sir William Hood Treacher, k.c.m.g. (Chairman). James Henry Renton. Arthur William Stiven. Thomas Carritt. Thomas Walter Simpson. Secretaries and Agents. Guthrie Company, Limited. Registered Office. 5, Whittington Avenue, London, E C. Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts for the period
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    The Manifest.
    85 991 Tin. —The s.s. llok Canton from T-Ink Anson brought 658 bags of tin or ami 9>5 slabs of tin. Following were tin exports of Penang for the fortnight ending 13th N ;v 1911 To the United Kingdom. Tin 1,375 ton». White Pepper 46 Tapioca Flour L>o Pearl Tapioca
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    Kedah.
    234 991 A lor Star, Nov. 14. Crime. A Malay policeman stationed at Grit was found ,dead n the r »a-l near Baling, w,th his own revolver by. He had been shot. The story I hear is that he had gone to Baling on the boundary to pity cards with a
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    NEW LIGHT ON THE WAR.
    991 991 Monsignor Rosetti, Apostolic Ilelegate in Tripoli, reported the success of the Italian invasion in a message to the Pop»», in which he said that thus the Ooms of Christendom had been raise i again in Tripoli," and explained that the prayers of the humble and
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      54 991 Follows Nature’s Flan. Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chanberlain’s Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretioi s and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence. For sale by
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    Penang Turf Club.
    1193 992 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Mr. W. Peel took the Chair at the Annual General Meeting of the Penang Turf Club which was held at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. The others present were: The Hon. A. R. Adams, Dr. Liston, Commr. Macintyre and Messrs. Jules Martin, Lee
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    Royalties See Menggelunchor.
    162 993 Anu are Much Amused. The Malay College Cadet Corps provided a Guard of Honour at Kuala Kangsar when the Prince and Princess of Teck were there. The real bodyguard was provided by H. H. the Sultan. Yesterday the Royal visitors thoroughly enjoyed a Menggelunchor picnic. The sliding-place
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    Health of the Army.
    79 993 Reuter. Continued Improvement. The report for 1910 on the health of the Army shows continued improvement. There were 61 fewer admissions in hospital per thousand than in 1949 and the death rate shows a decrease of 3.4 k Increased attention to personal hygiene and general sanitation
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    Canadian Parliament.
    66 993 Reuter. Speech F rom The Throne. A telegram from Ottawa states that the Canadian Parliament opened with unprecedented ceremoniil and brilliance. The Duke of Connaught, GovernorGeneral, in the speech from the 'Throne, congratulated Canada on her rapidly expanding trade and announced the introduction of measures to assist agriculture,
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    Chinese Revolution.
    93 993 Reuter, Pek'ns-Tientsin Railway. The Hon. Philander C. Knox. U S Secretary of State, announces that all the Powers who signed the Boxer protocol have agreed upon the necessity of landing troops to protect the Peking-Tientsin Railway. The Republican States. A telegram from Peking st ites that at the
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    Legislative Council.
    178 993 mi t Prisons Bill. the Legi.dutive C-un-il has pi--d the third reading of the Pri> ns Bill Supply Bill. Ihe Supply Bill has l»een pass’d bv the k'lnmr.ttee. The total provision was raised to $/,503,433. The Hon. A\ .C. Michell, Colonial Treasurer, mi"'' Jr' fcUS P' n ->°n
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    Sunday Labour Ordinance.
    26 993 Austrian Lloyd Exempted. The Government G izette announces that the Austrian Lloyd mid steamers are exempted from the Sunday Labour Ordinance. Echo Special.
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    New Invention.
    27 993 Improved Latex Cup. Messrs. Barclay and Weig ill, pl inters of Jasin, have been authorised to filo specifications for an improved latex cup. Echo Special.
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    King Edward Memorial.
    17 993 §115,140. The King Edward Memorial Fund at Singapore now amountto §115,1 10 Echo Special.
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    The Tecks.
    49 993 Singapore Arrangements. IL S. H. Ihiiice Alexander'/jf Te-k will laud at Singapore on 'Thursday at four in the afternoon. He will be received by aGu nd of Honour consisting of IOOr .nk and !;b* of the Buffs. 'There will lx* n> -..bute from Fort Canning. E'ho Sprdal.
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    Singapore Municipal Budget.
    53 993 Expenditure in Er.c/ss of Revenue. 'J he rev.s-d Muni ’ioal Bn Let <4 the Singapore Municipality for 1912 -hows a revenue of 83,257,400 and an exp i hture of 83,685,562. The balame < timat- ito lacarried forward is 8193.000. The estimated credit at the end of 191*2
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    Auckland Fire.
    32 993 R< tiler. Serious Damage to Business Houses, land the chief sufferer w-n* the firn of M-grs M L estimated at’ £153,000. Other p; im were seriou.-dy damag’ d. R< uler.
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    M.C.C. vs. Victoria.
    76 993 Reuter, A Century For Foster. Glori ,u* watber favoured the match between the M. C &lt;’ team and Victoria which l&gt;egafi at M«’lls urne je-terdav 6,'kX) |*s&gt;ple witne.-*.*d the game. The wicket wis j»*»r« feet. The M. C. C. batted first and at the time of wiring
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    Derby Cup.
    61 993 Reuter. Result. Following was the result of the race for the IMrby Gold ('up mile 6 furlongs) which was run at Derby yesterday. Clarenceux 1 Bronzino... g Graba.ll 3 Thirteen ran. Won by half a length; th reo lengths between &gt;•*&lt; mid and third. iS. P.— lo to
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    Roosevelt.
    47 993 Reuter. May Contest the Presidency. A telegram from New York states that an article by ex-President Roosevelt is interpreted as a de-ire omhis pirt to re-enter j/ohtii’s and to contest the Presidency. It is believed that he is sounding business circles with regard to the matter.
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    Australian Parliamentary Squabble.
    84 993 R t uter. Court Finds Against Speaker. A telegram from Sydney says that the full Court of Appeal has delivered judgment unanimously in favour of the Australian Memls-r of Parliament Perry, who claimed £I,&lt;K)O against the Speaker and Sergeant-at-Arms for assault and fal.~e imprisonment. The Sjieaker ordered
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    Earthquake.
    101 993 Reu.br. Simultaneously in Several European Cities. E'lHij/juake slocks took place yesterday evening at Vienna, Milan, M FrankfuH ami other towns in Germany. A num* b-r &lt;4 lioin- s at I’rankhirt v..-o- cracked and ILe inhabitants fled in a piuic into the streets. P.NIC AT &gt;l!’ii ;aI;I AND El. KWHEitr,.
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    Turco-Italian War.
    47 993 R’ tde r. Aegean Archipelago Not to Be Attacked. A te egram from Vienna la'/ s that the annui thd a IL r. u't of the prote-t of tie Pow»-r,i ft ah has given not to t.ike irtion in the A* .’••an Archipelago at present.
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    Mr. Bonar Law.
    446 994 Reuter. Important First Pronouncement. Five thousand Unionist enthusiasts ovated Mr. Bonar Law at Leeds yesterday evening. In his first pronouncement as leader of the Unionist party Mr. Bonar Law paid a tribute to Mr. A. J. Balfour and ridiculed the suggestion that Mr. Balfour’s presence in the
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    Gambling in Malay Slates.
    83 994 R'.uter. Question in Parliament. liepl ving in the House of Commons to Sir J. 11. R ibert.s, Liberal Member for Denbighshire, W Mr. L. V. Harcourt, Colonial Secretary,said that the views of His Majesty’s government as to the desirability of suppressing gambling in the Malay States
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    Premier and Suffragettes.
    148 994 Reuter. Lively Interview at Downing Street. Mr. H. H. Asquith had a lively interview with the Suffragettes. He received a representative deputation at Downing Street. Miss Christabel Pankhurst, Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, Lady Selborne and Lady Hetty Balfour made speeches and expressed great dissatisfaction at Mr. Asquith’s reform
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    Persia and Russia.
    26 994 Reuter. Troops For Kazvin. A telegram from St. Petersburg says that orders have been given for the immediate despatch of troops to Kazvin.
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    The Manifest.
    257 994 Tin.—The s.s. Canton from Teluk Anson brought 861 slabs of tin. Tapioca.—Messrs. Paterson, Simons Co. shipped 394 bags of pearl tapioca to Singapore by the s. s. Lama. Tin Shipment. B.s. Arcadia. Tons. Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillau 50 to London Boustead &lt;fc Co. 50 Guthrie &lt;fc Co. 25 Eastern
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    RUBBER DISEASES AND IRRELIGION.
    667 994 On Saturday we put in a word for more faith, a word which we hope d- vout readers especially Freemasons, were pleased to hear’ Monsignor Rosetti’s explanation of Italian success in Tripoli might have been laughed a l by those who sit in the seat of
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    Supreme Court.
    181 995 Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Arundel Estate Murder. The hearing of the murder cases was begun this morning. The first case was that against Rengasamy charged with the murder of one Ramsammy at Arundel Estate on 18th October last. The following special jurors were empaneled Messrs. A. Sarkies
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    The Manifest.
    230 995 Cement. —The s.s. Sibir brought 3,000 barrels of cement for the Green Island Cement Co. Rice and Bran. —The amount of rice and bran brought by the s. s. Egra was 11,161 and 1,495 bags respectively. Outward Shipment. s. s. Bayern. Messrs. Boustead Co., 50 tons tin. Behn,
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      A SPORTIVE OFFER.
      211 995 To the Editor or the Straits Echo. Serendah, 18th Nov. Dear Sir, In reference to Mr. Lee Yen Fat’s letter appeared in the Echo of tbe 16th inst. I beg to state that in my humble opinion these two gentlemen are undoubtedly men of sense. Mr. T.
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    Legislative Council.
    372 995 ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY, NOV. 17th. Present. The Deputy Governor Hon. R J. Wilkinnon. His Excellency the Genl. Officer Commanding Troops, Maj. Gen. Stephenson. The Hon. the Attorney-General T. M Braddell. the Col. Treasurer W. U. Michell the Col. Engineer. F. J Pig' tt the P. C M. O.
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    Singapore Golf Club.
    20 995 November Medal. Mr. K land St J Braddel won the Noveml»er Medal, Singapore Golf Club. Echo Spacial.
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    Mr. M. Hellier.
    22 995 To Retire. The retirement of Mr. M. Hollier, luapector of Schools, Singapore and Malaga, has been approved. Echo Special.
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    Volunteer Engineers.
    17 995 Inspection. Col. H. A. Livingstone inspected the Volunteer Engineers at Singapore, on Saturday. Echo Special.
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    Singapore Cricket.
    34 995 An Unfinished Match. The Pr aident's eleven scored 153 for six wickets and The Rest 103 runs for five wicßets in the Cricket! match on the Singapore Esplanade on Saturday. Echo Special.
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    The Tecks.
    105 995 Singapore Preparations. Their Serene Highnesses Prince and Princess Alexander of Teck will arrive at Tank Road Station (Singapore) to-night. There will be of honour with the liand of tbe Buffs. The station is decorated with flags ami ferns. The entrance to the gate of Government 1 louse has
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    The Revolt in China.
    193 995 B cuter. Sun Yat Sen Expected in Shanghai. An article by Mr. Archibald Colquhoun states that iie is authoiiwal by the Chirmse revolution try leaders to state that Sun Yat Sen will shortly arrive in Shanghai to direct affairs. Hit first ad will be to establish
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    472 995 Necrology. Sir W. Cuthbert Quiher. lie d-ath has taken pLve at the age of 7o t Sir W Cutlite-rt Quilter, J. p” f (&gt;r SuTolk and one &lt;( the founders of the N it.onal Telephone Company. fautar. Obituary. An Old Far East Hand. It is with the deep regret due
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    By Georges.
    54 996 Reuter. To King George. The Daily Express «ays that the Coronation gift of the Georges of the Empire to the King will partly take the form of the insignia of the Garter set with diamonds and will partly be devoted to a Benevolent in aid of the families
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    Form IV.
    88 996 Reuter. Invalid. After a series of appeals to the King’s Bench it was finally declared that the famous Form IV and also Form VIII were invalid and unauthorised by the Budget of 1911. The Unionist papers made a great agitation over the domestic servants clauses and ridiculed the
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    Great Britain and Germany.
    72 996 Reuter. German Papers Satisfied. A telegram fron» Berlin states that Herr von Kiderlen-Waechter, Germa* Foreign Secretary, has been making statements at a secret sitting of the Committee of the Reichstag concerning the attitude of Germany in connection with the speech of Mr. Lloyd George. The German
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    Government Programme.
    101 996 Master of Elibank At Edinburgh. The Master of Elibank,speaking at Edinburgh, stated that the Government intended to give the Tories time to return to the paths of law and order for they will not ask for a renewal of confidence during the next three or four years Dwelling
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    China's Demand For Mexico.
    43 996 Reuter. »1,550,000. A telegram from Mexico states that subject to the approval of Congress the Mexican Government has agreed to pay China 31,550,000 in settlement of China’s claims for the killing of 350 Chinamen during the revolution in Mexico.
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    Special Turkish Mission.
    34 996 Reuter. Visits the Tsar. A special Turkish mission his gone to Livadia, the Tsar’s summer residence, liearing an autograph letter from the Sultan and repsen ts for the Tsar and Tsiritsa.
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    Antarctic Exploration.
    47 996 Reuter. Appeal for £15,000 For Scott. The Committee of the British Antarctic Expedition urgently appeals for &lt;£15,000 to defray unforeseen expenses due to extensive damage to the Terra Nova owing to storms and to enable Captain Scott to meet the competition of the Explorer Amundsen.
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    French Navy.
    35 996 Reuter. Workmen Strike. The workmen on the French battleship Courbet which is being built at Lorient «truck work and raised the red flag. They sang international songs and were cleared out by bluejackets.
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    Hon. Galbraith Cole.
    30 996 Reuter. Australia Bound. The Hon. Galbraith Cole, whose deportation from West Africa created such a stir, left on Saturday for Australia where he will reside in future.
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    Crystal Palace.
    31 996 Reuter. Purchased By the Earl of Plymouth. The Earl of Plymouth has purchased the Crystal Palace for .£21,000. He will hold it until the public subscribes for its re-purchase.
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    France’s Population.
    37 996 Reuter. Deaths Exceed Births. The deaths in France during the first half of 1911 exceed the births by 18,279 as compared with an excess of 21,189 births over deaths during the first half of 1910.
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    Post Office Employees.
    43 996 Reuter. Protest Against Government Delay. A telegram from Carlisle states that a mass meeting of the Post Office employees of South Scotland unanimously protested against the Government’s announced intention to defer the inquiry int o Post Office wages until 1913.
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    Coal Mine Accident.
    27 996 Reuter. Eighteen Killed. Eighteen men, including four engineers, while making an annual survey were killed in the Bottom Creek coal mine near West Virginia.
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    Turco-Italian War.
    39 996 Reuter. Drenching Rains. Drenching rains caused serious floods around Tripoli, washing out the Turks and Italians alike from their trenches. The Italian men-of-war were forced, owing to the stormy weather, to quit their moorings in Tripoli harbour.
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    Persia and Russia.
    54 996 Reuter. Kazvin Expedition. A telegiam from St. Petersburg!) states that the expedition to Kazvin will number 4,000. The troops will assemble at Baku whence they will be shipped to Enzeli. Russian Demands. According to Russian newspapers the Russian demands include the dismissal of Shuster and Hie payment
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    Mr. Bonar Law.
    78 996 Reuter. Not. A Compromise Leader. Ihe Unionist papers continue to publinh columns of warm appreciation of Mr Bonar Law. ur The Saturday Review says that though Mr. Bonar Law is not a Churchman and does not belong to the ruling class, it i 8 not correct to
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    M.C.C. vs. Victoria.
    106 996 Advantage with the Victorians. The match at Melbourne between the M.C.C. team and Victoria attracted 17,400. The weather was perfect and excellent cricket was witnessed. When stumps were drawn on Saturday the score stood M C. C. (First Innings) 318 Victoria 219 for 3 wickets. Smith scored
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    Canadian Militia.
    72 996 Reuter. Takes The Lead. Ata conference of militia officers General Mackenzie stated that Canada had taken the lead in carrying out the proposals of the Imperial Conference as to the uniform training of the militia of the Empire. The divisions organised could be immediately mobilised in war time.
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    Stranding of the Niobe.
    57 996 Reuter. Navigating Lieutenant Reprimanded. A telegram from Halifax states that the Court Martial on the Stranding of the cruiser Niobe off Cape Sable has finished. The navigating Lieutenant White has been reprimanded and dismissed his ship. I.ater.—A telegram from Halifax states that Commander Macdonald of the
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    British Navy.
    174 996 The Centurion. Mrs Churchill, wife of the First Lord of the Admiralty, launched the Dreadnought Centurion at Devonport. She is the sliip of the King George which was launched on October 10. Reuter. Straits-Bangkok Cricket. —Mr. E. Bradljery, of Batu Gajah, captains the Straits and F M.S. cricket
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    PARLIAMENT.
    566 997 There is one book mentioned in to-day’s list of new books received by the Penang Library which we hope many will read. It is Sir C. P. Ilbert’s little primer on Parliament, which we read some time ago. Sir Courtenay Ilbert, k.c.r k.c.s i., is a Clerk of the
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    Penang Hunt Club.
    650 997 Entertainment and Presentation at Judge’s Bungalow. Mrs. Thornton’s “At Home” wa, an eient upon which entertainers and entertained may compete in aut gratulation. In their charming g ir den, Mr Judice Thornton, Mrs. and M.s-'l born ton, received the homage pt a very large and very happy
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    Arundel Estate Murder.
    142 997 Arundel Estatb Murder.- The mur»l»-r case in which was chirged with the mu der of one Enn.-unv at Arundel Estate was comdudi-d yesterday evening when th»i jury ret time» I a unanimous verdict of guilty not. of murder but of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. He
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    Alleged Malicious Prosecution.
    289 998 Cowan Claims 5,000 From TliW.y. In the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Ebden this morning the hearing was begun of the action brought by M. S. Cowan against A. Tully for malicious prosecution. The si*m of 15,000 was claimed as damages. Mr. G. E. Wright-Motion appeared for
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    Kuala Kangsar.
    311 998 19th Nov. The Sultan’s dinner on Saturday night at one of the Bukit Chandan palaces in honour of the royal guests, was more of a homely affair as there were no local guests invited, except the D. 0., Mr. Ellertoo, and Miss Ellerton. The diuers comprised of T.
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    Necrology.
    29 998 Mr. H znry Abrams. The death has taken place in a London Nursing Home of Mr. Henry Abrams of Singapore. He was 63 years of age. Echo Special.
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    The Tecks.
    80 998 Arrival in Singapore. Prince and Princess Alexander of Teck arrived at Singapore at the conclusion of a heavy rain storm They vrere received by Sir Arthur Young, General Stephenson, the Bishop of Singapore, Sir W. Hyndman Jones, Mr. Justice Fisher and Mrs. Fisher, the members of the Legislative
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    Siamese King.
    36 998 To Visit Europe. The Bangkok Mail understands that the Queen’s mother of Siam will go to Europe on a visit in April next. The King of Siam will follow her in September. Echo Special.
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    Captain W.M.L. Bower.
    46 998 Granted Honorary Rank cf Major* Captain W. M. L. Bower, Superintendent of Police, Singapore, has resigned his commission. He has been granted the honorary rank of Major with permission to retain the rank and wear the prescribed uniform on his resignation. Echo Special.
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    A Cheating Case.
    55 998 Frank Mardel Charged. Frank Mardel was charged at Singapore with cheating Mrs. Fletcher of $lO,OOO. He is also charged with cheating Mahomed Salleb in respect of $25, the Gasoline Oil Company in respect of $l6, and How Win Yeak in respect of $169, all by cheques alleged
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    Railway Trouble.
    113 998 Reuter. Mea Won't Listen To Leaders. The meetings of the railwaymen in connection with the ballot of November 4 are almost everywhere in favour of a strike, often despite the advice of the leaders. In one instance the Secretary of the Engine Drivers’ Association impressed on the meetings
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    M.C.C. vs. Victoria.
    89 998 Reuter. Progress of Mitch. The m&gt;tch at Melbourne was resumed in perfect weather. The attendance was fair and the wicket excellent. Victoria scored 274 runs in the first inirngs, Douglas taking 4 wickets for 41 runs, and Hitch 4 wickets for 54 runs. The M. C. C.
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    The U.S. Navy.
    41 998 Reuter. Two New Battleships. A telegram from Washington states that Congress will be requested to authorise the construction of two battleships o f 30 000 tons each, armed with ten 14 inch-guns and with a large coal capacity.
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    Lyons Mail Robbery.
    115 998 Reuter. “A Gigantic Coup.” A robbery is reported on the Lyons mail Ihe thieves boarded the train while it was leaving the station and hid on the roof of the van. They subsequently broke in and opened fifty mail bags taking all the valuable articles, including the
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    Antarctic Exploration.
    43 998 Reuter. Japanese Expedition Fails. A telegram from Sydney states that the Japanese Antarctic Expedition on board the steamer Kaina Mani was unsuccessful in reaching the South Polar Continent. It may make a fresh start with a larger company and more equipment.
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    Macao.
    37 998 Reuter. Garrison to Be Reinforced. A telegram from Lisbon says that the garrison at Macao will be reinforced by 200 troops from Mozambique, the garrison of which will be reinforced by a European Company with artillery.
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    British Foreign Policy.
    525 998 lleuter. Pro-German Articles. The Daily News, Daily Chronicle and Morning Leader cout-iin articles dwelling on the perils of secret diplomacy and demanding to know the full extent of our obligations to France and whether the fulfilment has involved disregard of the view points of other Powers. The
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    The Manifest.
    325 999 Petroleum. —The s.s. Benoa brought 3,761 tins of petroleum besides the general cargo. Tin.—The s.s. Hok Canton and the s.s. Deli brought 2,141 and 717 bags of tin ore and 253 and 35 slabs of tin respectively. Cement. —The s.s. Bandon is discharging 1,350 casks and 2,000 drums
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    "JALOUSIE DE METIER."
    1241 999 Perhaps upon the whole man is not the fine fellow he thinks himself. Civilized man speaks scorn ully of the cut-throat barbarian, and is loud in denunciation when sometimes his civilized fellows forget themselves as the Italians did in Tripoli. Toe Maoris, fighting the English, are recorded
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    Manila Carnival.
    24 1000 Singapore Lawyer Mr. L. E. daunt, the Singapore Lawyer, will be the guest of the Manila Carnival Committee in 1912. Echo Special.
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    Fire on the Ophir.
    91 1000 In Singapore Harbour. A fire broke out yesterday on board the Ophir which was lying in Singapore harbour. Later. —The blaze on the Ophir has been subdued. The damage was confined to forward of the funnel. The cargo comfirised 1,250 tins of kerosine and it is
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    F.C. Mardel.
    47 1000 Charges Withdrawn. F. C. Mardel who was charged at Singapore with cheating Mrs. Fletcher, of the Hotel de la Paix, in respect* of $lO,OOO and with three other offences of a similar nature has been discharged. All the charges against him were withdrawn. Echo Special.
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    Rubber Auction.
    38 1000 Highest Prices. The following were the highest prices obtained at the rubber auction at Singapore Per picul. Smoked Sheet $246 Unsmoked Sheet $235 Crepe $245 Crepe (second quality) $230 Scrap $2OO Untreated Scrap $lBO Echo Special.
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    The Tecks.
    70 1000 Singapore Prince and Pri.-cess Alexander of Teck go shooting to-day. To-morrow they will visit B'akan Mati with Generals Stephenson and Grierson; in the afternoon th y will watch the football match on the Esplanade. On Friday General Stephenson will inspect the troops, the Prince taking the salute. His
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    Curonia Cholera Case.
    66 1000 Resumed At Singapore. The ch irge of in iking a false declaration against the mister and doctor of the Russian ship Curouia was resumed at Singapore-.. The Chief Offi -er of the steamer, recalled, said that he told the doctor some passengers were Bi"k. He was certain
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    Britain's Population.
    51 1000 Reuter. Falling Off. The quarterly returns of the Registrar General shows a remarkabl decline in the natural incre ise of the population of England and Wales. The increase was only 81,645, a falling-off of over 40,000 as compared with the quarterly return in any of the three preceding
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    Sir Robert Hart.
    18 1000 Reuter. Will Proved at £.140,000. The late Sir Robert Hart left estate valued at .£140,000.
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    The Sugar Trade.
    72 1000 Reuter. Statement by Foreign Secretary. Sir Edward Grey, at question time in the House of Commons, said that unless Russia permitted the export of at least 500,000 tons of sugar westward during the current season Government will notify the withdrawal of Great Britain from the Brussels Convention
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    M.C.C. vs. Victoria.
    137 1000 Reuter. A Close Game. The weather was fine and cool when this match was resumed. The wicket was good and there was an attendance of 4,600. The M. C. C. scored 234 in their second innings towards which total Rhodes contributed 66. Armstrong took 4 wickets for
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    German East African Railway.
    25 1000 Renier. Propose! Extension. A Bill will be submitted to the Reichstag empowering the extension of the railway from Tabora to Jjiji.
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    The King and Queen.
    57 1000 Reuter. At Port Said. The steamer Melina, which is taking the King anl Queen to Lilia, has arrived at Port. Said Lord Kitchener boarded the steamer and welcomed Their Maj-sties. The Khedive, the Turkish Prince Ziaeddin and the Egyptian premier also went on board t) pay
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    Russia and Persia.
    28 1000 Reuter. British Advice Sought. Persia has asked Great Britain for advice as to the course she is to follow in regard to the Russian demands.
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    President Caceres.
    19 1000 Reuter. As assinated. A telegram from Washington states that President Caceres of Santo Domingo has l»een assassinated.
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    Morocco Treaty.
    140 1000 Revier. Discussed By Budget Committee of Reichstag. A telegram from Berlin states that Budget Committee of the Reichstag hu resumed confidential discuss on Tf th Morocco treaty. Several members comp| lln ed of the erroneous statements in the semi official press to the effect that Herr Kiderlen Waechter’s
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    The Railway Trouble.
    50 1000 Reuter. In Favour of a Strike. At the ballot of the railwaymen 90 per cent, of the Taff Vale men were in favour of a strike. A mass meeting of railwaymen was held at Newcastle yesterday evening and a resolution was passed in favour of a strike.
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    Rowdyism In Hongkong.
    69 1000 Reuter. Crowds on Strike. A telegram from Hongkong states that in consequence of the banishment of three of the Guild ringleaders a general strike in the printing trade began on Friday. The English papers publish with the greatest difficulty. There are no issues of Chinese papers Rowdyism
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    Canadian Parliament.
    317 1000 Reuter. Debate on tbs Address. A telegram from Ottawa s ates that tne feature of the debate on the address was the patriotic references of the mu ver and seconder and also of Sir Wilfrid Laurier who said that an honour was conferred on Canada by the selection
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    The Revolt in China.
    268 1001 Reuter. Foreigners Murdered. A telegram from Peking states that Swedish missionaries who arrived in Tientsin on Monday evening from Shensi confirm the Chinese reports of the massacre of foreigners at Sianfu. Madame Beckman (a schoolmistress) five foreign children, many Chinese girls from another school, a German,
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    Engineers' Institute.
    208 1001 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. At the annual general meeting of the members of the Engineers’ Institute which was held yesterday evening the accounts for the year ended November 30 were passe l. The accounts showed a very satisfactory stake of ail airs. The following office-bearers were elected for the
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    Penang Rural Board.
    503 1001 Minutes of a meeting of the Rural Board held at the Senior District Office, Bukit Mertajam nn November 10th 1911. Pre«e/iZ Messrs. Stothard, Douglas, Kee Tek Kwee, M. M. Noordin, the District Officers Butterworth and Nibong Tebal, the Medical Officer, Executive Engineer and Acting Senior District Officer.
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    The Manifest.
    33 1001 Tin. —The s s. Cornelia brought 7 17 bags of tin ore and 312 slabs of tin. Inward Shipment. s.s. Petrel 168 bags copra. s.s. Cornelia 48 s.s. Van Swoll 3,384
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      354 1001 To thi Eoitok OF niR straits Ecso. Sir, —I have not*»d on several occasion* lately with regret that you have gone out of your way to make disparaging remarks upon the work of our Library Committee, especially on their choice of books. Now, Sir, as thee* gentlemen, with
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      A SUGGESTION FOR PEACE IN CHINA.
      412 1001 To U.K Eeiion of ihf Knuna Ecikk Sir, Great revolutions have always been occurring sine j 16H, but not one has permanently sucosjded. Given the unequal distribution of wealth, of honours, the lack &lt;A intercommunications, the usual racial prejudices, and |ierhaps the usual selfish
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    CHINA’S OPPORTUNITY.
    1099 1002 □The most gratifying aspect of the present situation in China is the wonderful opportunity presented to the people to get the best form of government. We spoke of the position the other day as a clean slate.” Darns and patches are useful things, by no means to be
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      THE LIBRARY.
      281 1002 Sir, T TUE EDHOR thk BTRAin Echo I think I know Old Resident” who hi. taken upon himself the defence of th Library Committee. He is the tvpe of Wr son, I should imagine, who lives to md’ He will read anything, from the Straits Directory to an
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      ESTATE CLEANING.
      81 1002 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —As a practical planter of nearly twenty years experience I have the pleasure to write my agreement with everything you say in reply to Dr. Vermoesen except the botanic knowledge about saphrophyte &c. which I have not. The dead l&lt;»g«
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    Local Wedding.
    157 1002 Brett —Spiller. At St. George’s Church to-day the marriage was solemnised between Mr. Horace Brett, Manager of the Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Lunas, Kedah and Miss Mary Anne Spiller of Belfast. The bride, who was given away by Mr. T. H. Tedlie, was attended by Miss Birch as
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    Nyalas Rubber Company.
    296 1003 Meeting at Singapore. At the meeting of the Nyalas Rubber Company at Singapore, Mr. H. M. Darbv, who attended, said that Mr. Moorhouse had severed his connection with Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co. He asked that judgment regarding the firm be suspended p nding investigations. What he
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    Chinese Revolution.
    121 1003 Reuter. British Troops Wanted At Hankow. A telegram from Shanghai states that Hankow has sent a wireless message to Shanghai asking for foreign troops immediately to protect the British Concessions. They cannot be got from Shanghai. Probably the Baluchi Regiment at Tientsin will be sent to Hankow. Chang
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    Follows Nature's Plan.
    55 1003 Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chanberlain’s Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretioi s and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence. For sal(j by
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    Batavia Sensation.
    92 1003 Youth Stabs Married Woman. A sensation has been caused in Batavia y t.m murder of Mrs Wonner, the European matron of the Children’s Home. Her murderer is an inmate of the Home, aged He entered her bedroom at night during the husband’s absence and stabbed the sleeper who
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    Insurance Bill.
    84 1003 Reuter. Passes Committee Stage. The House of Commons has concluded the Committee stage of the Insurance Bill. An unofficial Lnionist amendment to make the inclusion of domestic servants optional was rejected by 241 votes to 95. Mr. Lloyd George denounced the newspaper agitation against the inclusion of servants.
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    South Somerset By-Election.
    21 1003 Reuter. Unionist Candidate Elected. The by-election at South Somerset resulted as follows: Herbert (Unionist) 1,878 Vivian (Liberal) 4,730
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    Suffragists.
    141 1003 Reuter. Window Smashing Again. The militant Suffragists attempted to raid the House of Commons yesterday evening. They found the approaches barred by Police. Individuals who attempted to break the cordon were repulsed and arrested. Afterwards groups of women armed with clothbags containing stones attached to tapes which they used
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    Shipping.
    35 1003 Reuier. S. S. Prinz Joachim on the Rock». A telegram from New York states that the Hamburg American liner, Prinz Joachim, bound from New \ork to Kingston is on the rocks off the Bahamas.
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    Anglo-German Relations.
    1445 1003 Reuter. Kiderlen-Waechter s Confidential Speech. 1 sensation has been caused in B*»rhn, says Reuter's representative, by the official publication of the confidential speech of Herr Kiderlen-Waechter, Foreign Minister, to the Budget Committee on the 19th and 22nd inst. The Agadir Incident. Herr Kiderlen-Waechter said that the signatories to
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    Railway Commission Report.
    254 1004 Reuter. Discussion in the Commons. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald opened the debate on the Railway Commission report. He moved a res &gt;hi ’ion regretting the refusal of the directors to meet the men and calling upon Government to arrange such a conference. He. warned the House regarding the
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    Sugar Convention.
    22 1004 Reuter. Discussion Pro vised. Mr H H Asquith promised Mr. Bonar Law facilities for the discussion of the Sugar Convention
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    Tangier.
    32 1004 Reuter. To Be Internationalised A telegram from Paris states that M de Selves, I rench Minister for Foreign Affairs announced to the Foreign Affairs Committee that Tangier will probably be internationalised.
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    Russia and Persia.
    46 1004 Reuter. Persia Complies. Persia has taken Great Britain’s advice and has agreed to comply with the demands of the Russian ultimatum. Arrival of Russian Troops. A telegram from St. Petersburg says that the first detachment of the Russian troops has arrived at Enzeli.
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    The Manifest.
    70 1004 Coal. —The s.s. Trifels from Newcastle brought over 5,000 tons of coal. Inward Shipment. s.s. Pangkor 45 bags copra. s.s. Un Peng 25 s.s. Hebe 3,622 bags tin ore. 1,045 slabs tin. 218 cases rubber. 15 bags copra. Labour Prohibition. —An F. M. S. Gazette Extraordinary, dated 20th
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 1004 Penang, 23rd November. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank ‘-MJ. 4 months’ sight Ba.uk 3 Credit 2/4« 3 Documentary.. 2/4*{ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 1/5$ mbay, Demand Bans 174 M&lt; ulinein, Demand Bank 173$ 8 days’ sight Private 176 Yh dras,
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    PRODUCE.
    198 1004 Gold Leaf &gt;64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 28,—buyers Trang Pepper 20. nom. Cloves 4,2.-nominal Mace 108— nominal Pickings 107—buyers Nutmegs 110 s 28. No. 1 81,«. 2 (.Basket 5,! Copra (mixed) II fTahbun 190. '&lt;■ t Soonde 245. ..J Sugu 20 Ranobnng 120. India Rubber 225. Ra-tans
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