The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 1 December 1911
1911-12-01
1
1026
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/straitsechomail
The Straits Echo (Mail Edition)
-
Title Section21 1911-12-01 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. >l5 Per Annum. Single Copy. 40 cent». Vol. 9. Penang, Friday, Ist DECEMBER, 1911. No. 48.21 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement198 1911-12-01 1 /ZZZZZ ZZ,//ZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZ ZZZ/,zz,Zz,z ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Z ZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Z ZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZzJ>ZZZZZi I CONTENTS. »5 s i Leaders. page. Miscellaneous; page. hTe Labourer 1,006 The Manifest 1,006, 1,010, 1,012, Makan and Morality 1,008 020 X 024 China 1,608 The Malay Fairylandl.oo7 Are Chinese Anarchists r ...1,010 Yesterday’s Big Blowl,ooB x n r i Ai4198 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement155 1911-12-01 2 d 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. I Published the day prior to the departure of each ma'.l 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 the Far East, I155 words
-
-
Article639 1911-12-01 1005 Turning over a back numbe* of a Home paper this morning, we came across a fragment of an article in which the writer spoke of the rural Englishman of the labouring class as leading a purely animal existence, working, eating, and sleeping, and wasting bis le sure in639 words
-
Article169 1911-12-01 1005 Interstate Match. 21th Novemlier. Singapore 938 Penang 909 Selangor 907 Perak could n t rai-e a team. Interport Match For Middle East. Singapore 934 Penang 915 Colombo 906 Ca’cutta no wire to hand. Rangoon not sufficient notice. Int er port Match For Far Ea-j. Shanghai 943169 words
-
Article20 1911-12-01 1005 Considerable Improvement. The Share mirket at Singapore shows considerable impr >vement parti ilarly as regards industrials. Echo Special.20 words
-
Article20 1911-12-01 1005 At Singapore. The Russian cruiser Aurora has arrived at Singapore with Duke lions. He is not landing officially.20 words
-
Article25 1911-12-01 1005 On Board the Choising. k4O tins of opium pills were seized on Ijoard the. Choising at Singajiore. A passenger was arrested. Echo Special.25 words
-
Article63 1911-12-01 1005 The Report. The Malak i |’t<ndi report sh >ws that the area of the estate is 1,233 acres of which 1,000 acre-i ire planted with rubber, gambier, and coconuts. There are 173,027 rubber trees in the dhtate. The output up to S»‘pteml>er 31 was 19,669 lbs. The63 words
-
Article62 1911-12-01 1005 Watch Rugger At Singapore. Prince and Princess Alexander of Teclc and their suite and 11. E. Sir Arthur Young watched the rugger match, Army and Naw rs. S. C. C. on the Singapore Esplanade yesterday. I’be Singapore Cricket Club won by six points to three. During the game62 words
-
Article37 1911-12-01 1005 Bound for the Durbar. H. E. Sir Arthur ami Lidy Young leave SmgH|x»re f<>? luli.i > Saturday by the B/itmh I h!h ni<Kim->r Etc Li 'ut. Crofton and the Indian Aids accoliqany (he Youngs. Echo Special.37 words
-
Article55 1911-12-01 1005 For Precious Stones Lott. M C. 8. M «homed is suing at Singapore the Corporation of the Riyal Exchange Insurance, through their agent» Messrs. B»dm, Meyer A <’o ,to recover $1 *,lOO on a |r«h<'y taken out on a packet of precious stones which was lost between55 words
-
Article36 1911-12-01 1005 At Hongkong. Hongkong r«*p»tt that the t« im«>r Shimm wa* ]<>.'ed |>y ptrites yesterday off Kongiii in. Ihe mat»*, Mr. Ni* bolson, was k.i l an 1 three pi g .M*.'iously wounded. 7 E'~ho Special.36 words
-
Article26 1911-12-01 1005 British Torpedoera Called. L pondm.* t> wirebt-s from B T 8 ei i tine., t ,q>-d > Ixtits are hast/tniug Li Wu how. Echo Special.26 words
-
Page 1005 Advertisements
-
Advertisement425 1911-12-01 1005 W IS Ji). A Journal for Educated Folk. /fe i Mr Wit/ Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local §24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Alail Edition (Post Free) §l5 n CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos.425 words
-
-
Article37 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. Prinz Joachim's Passengers Safe. The passengers on the Hamburg American liner Prinz Joachim, which ran on the rocks off the Bahamas, have been transferred to the S. S. Seguvanca and conveyed to Santiago de Cuba.Reuter. - 37 words
-
Article132 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. Some Comments. There is little comment in the papers on the speech of Herr Kiderlen-Waechter. Every one is waiting for Sir Edward Grey’s statement in the House of Commons next Monday. The Daily Telegraph says that the revelations emphasise the gravity of the AngloGerman differences and theReuter. - 132 words
-
Article72 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. Lloyd George's Amendment Adopted. The House of Commons unanimously adopted after the rejection of Mr. Macdonald’s motion by 167 votes to 108, the amendment of Mr. Lloyd George, which the Unionists supported, expressing the wish that Government would use its good offices to bring about aReuter. - 72 words
-
Article57 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. Statement by Lloyd George. Mr. Lloyd George in a message to the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies, said that Mr. Asquith’s pro nouncement of November 13 seems to assure the carrying of the Women’s Suffrage Amendment to the Franchise Bill of 1912 Only unwise handling ofReuter. - 57 words
-
Article142 1911-12-01 1006 B resford At Portsmouth. Lord Charles Beiesford, speaking at Portsmouth, said that the fleet was unprepaied at the late crisis. There was no reserve of coal, the magazines were not guarded militarily, there were no mine cleavers in the ports, n oil supplies in the North where the142 words
-
Article29 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. Estimate Likely to be Realised. The rains have greatly benefited the Cuban Sugar Crop tending to confirm the estimate of a crop of 1,700,000 tons.Reuter. - 29 words
-
Article44 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. To Fight Home Rule. Lord Londonderry, speaking at Heywood, said that Mr. A. J. Balfour told him that after a rest he would return to the House of Commons and fight the Home Rule Bill in the most determined manner.Reuter. - 44 words
-
Article120 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. Missionaries Call on Colonial Secretary. A deputation of Missionary Societies in Nyasaland, Central Africa, and elsewhere waited on the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. L. V. Harcourt, and urged that Sleeping Sickness was so serious that it was impossible to await the Commission’s report beforeReuter. - 120 words
-
Article58 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. Mrs. Pethick Lawrence Gets A Month. Another batch of Suffragettes was sentenced yesterday. Mrs. Pethick Lawrence was sentenced to a month's imprisonment. Witnesses said that in attempting to rush Parliament Square she twice struck a constable in the face and struggled for upwards of aReuter. - 58 words
-
Article24 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. Pavement Blown Up. The pavement in The Strand was blown up with a blinding flash. Seven people were taken to hospital.Reuter. - 24 words
-
Article132 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. Large Death Roll. A telegram from Saumur says that a train bound for Poitiers was crossing a long bridge over the River Thonet near Mont renil when the bridge was carried away by the flood. The whole train, except three carriages, was engulfed. The latest reports sayReuter. - 132 words
-
Article22 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. The Text. Sir Clward Grey will move on Monday, That the foreign policy of the Government’ be now considered.Reuter. - 22 words
-
Article23 1911-12-01 1006 Reuter. Operated for Appendicitis. The Crown Prince of Sweden was yesterday operated upon for appendicitis. He is doing well.Reuter. - 23 words
-
Article361 1911-12-01 1006 Inward Shipment. s. s. Lama 51 bags copra s. s. Zaida 880 Wolfram ore s. s. 1,400 rice s. s. Fook Sang 5,960 Outward Shipment. s.s. Malta. Boustead Co. 50 tons tin Guthrie Co. 25 McAlister Co. 50 Guthrie Co. 48 bundles hide m 21 cases rubber Change361 words
-
Page 1006 Advertisements
-
Advertisement38 1911-12-01 1006 Cause of Insomnia. Indigestion nearly always disturbs the sleep more or less and is often the cause of insomnia. Many cases have been permanently cured by Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.38 words
-
Advertisement54 1911-12-01 1006 Follows Nature’s Plan. Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. CJhanberlain’s Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, re lieves the lungs, opens the secretiois and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence. For sale by54 words
-
-
Article910 1911-12-01 1007 —E. IF. Yesterday a mire than usually prettv wedding took place at St. George’s Church at four in the afternoon. Miss Mildred Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Palmer, was the bride and Dr. D. Irving Anderson the bridegroom. The Church was decorated with good—E. IF. - 910 words
-
Article610 1911-12-01 1007 V. B - V. B. ‘Go into the interior of the jungle, and, if you penetrate deep enough, after passing many dangers you will come at last to a marvellous country smiling with beautiful gardens in which grow all kinds of wonderful trees and flowering shrubs gold and silver fruits610 words
-
PUBLIC OPINION.
-
Article287 1911-12-01 1007 To THU EbllOll Of tII K STRAItS k< Ma Sir, Kindly allow me a space in your pa|>er to insert the following which is a reply to Messrs. Lee Yen Fat’s and Chew 800 Hean’s articles which appeared in your papers of the 16th and 20th instant raspertively.287 words
-
Article374 1911-12-01 1007 1?» ItlH RV«4H« F.< HU Sir, -it is a rrntt -r of regret, thou ;h not of surprise to me tint a young man < ould have brought himself to write nidi a letter ah appearing in this »n.?ning’s A’cAo signed Young Ib sideut In Penang, I am374 words
-
-
Article548 1911-12-01 1008 A writer in the British Medical Journal adopts the Nietzchean theory that makan makyth man he suggests that national diet and national character are more closely connected than we have hitherto suspected and recommends this as a field for research by dietetic reformers. This spurs us to548 words
-
Article255 1911-12-01 1008 Foreigners have been killed at Sianfu. The regular revolutionaries will regret this as much as anybody, because they don’t want foreign intervention just now. Remarking that the Powers owe a duty of protection to their subjects, the Straits Times says “Of course there are limitations to the obligation. When255 words
-
Article111 1911-12-01 1008 A big blow was experienced all over the island yesterday afternoon. It was accompanied by a heavy shower of rain which soon converted the Esplanade into a lake. The hockey match between the P. C. C. and the Guides had to be postponed, likewise the Mahomedan League111 words
-
PUBLIC OPINION.
-
Article333 1911-12-01 1008 g ir To THB Editor of thf Snui TB Echo “Old Resident” is not only antiquated tn bis views on literature, he is effete 1 Re thmks that everything approaching smut should be destroyed. If that were don> there would be little l eft in literature a J333 words
-
Article307 1911-12-01 1008 TO THE EdIIOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Penang, 25th November, 1911. Dear sir, Allow me to express my astonishment to find that Mr. T. C. Fuk is so afraid that he would bo mistaken for other nationalities if he were to use (be piesent sensible garb, known as307 words
-
-
Article113 1911-12-01 1009 Reuter. Rumour of His Resignation Ridiculed. The papers unanimously ridicule the rumour that Sir Edward Grey mav possibly resign the Foreign Secretaryship. Though the extremist Radical papers are suspicious of the Government’s foreign policy there is *n overwhelming sense that Sir’ Edward Grey should be supported byReuter. - 113 words
-
Article108 1911-12-01 1009 Reuter. Wet Weather. The weather was muggy and wet when the match between the M. C. 0. team and New South Wales opened at Sydney yesterday. There was no play before lunch. New South Wales won the toss but sent the M. C. C. teamReuter. - 108 words
-
Article19 1911-12-01 1009 Reuter. Successful Run. The first submarine equipped with quickfiring guns made a successful trial run at Barrow.Reuter. - 19 words
-
Article97 1911-12-01 1009 Reuter. Probables. Following are the probables for the Manchester Novemlier Handicap (11- miles) which will be run at Manchester to day Sir Martin Martin Mirador Jones Dal mat ha W. Griggs King Midas F. Wootton Coastwise E-cott Cigar Huxley Shanballymore Drake Helot Fox Rathlea Winter Ultimus Pu’.linReuter. - 97 words
-
Article79 1911-12-01 1009 Reuter. Harcourt’s Reply To Deputation. Mr. L. V. Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colonies, iu reply to the deputation from the missionary societies in regard to sleeping sickness, emphasised the fact, tint the relation between big game and the tse t .-e fly was very complex. IfReuter. - 79 words
-
Article26 1911-12-01 1009 Ruler. Lord Robert Cecil Successful, rollowing was the result of toe bv-elee-at Hit thin: Lord Robert Cecil (Unionist) 5,542 Greg (Liberal; t 3 999Ruler. - 26 words
-
Article36 1911-12-01 1009 Reuier. Unionist Rumour. /1 Liberals voted for Mr. Ramsay Macdonald s to the Insurance Bill on the 23rd iust. The Unionists construe this and the abstention of the Nationalists as evidence of Ministerial dissensions.Reuier. - 36 words
-
Article45 1911-12-01 1009 R> uler. West Indian Protest. The West India Committee have passel a resolution protesting against the withdrawd of Great Britain from the Sugar Convention on the ground that it will che-k th j investment of capital from sugar ventures in the Colonies.R> uler. - 45 words
-
Article18 1911-12-01 1009 Reuter. 45 Drowned. The Japanese destroyer Harusame foundered in a storm off Shiina. Forty-five perished.Reuter. - 18 words
-
Article75 1911-12-01 1009 Reuter. Off Hongkong. A telegram fro.ll Hongkong state* that pirates ia the West River /opp-4 and boarded the British steamer Shimon They fired a vol'»' riddling tha cabins of the c.iptam and mite. The captain killed two pirates. The chief offi'cr, Nicholson, was ki led and after that theReuter. - 75 words
-
Article132 1911-12-01 1009 lv uler German Comments. The Berlin pqrcrs comment at Lgt.i on Herr Kiderlen-Wac liter’s speech. There is a conflict of opinion. The inspired press like the Lokalanz.eiger, say “Itmu t now be admitted that Germany’s honour di 1 nt suffer. Our Government ha, put rir Edward Grey andlv uler - 132 words
-
Article60 1911-12-01 1009 Reuter. Monk on His Defence. A .telegram from Ottawa states that in the Canadian House of Commons Minister Monk, whose inclusion in the Cabinet Sir M ilfrid Laurier denounced on Novemlier 21, declared that he voted for the Navy Absolution in March, 1909, and would give similar supportReuter. - 60 words
-
Article118 1911-12-01 1009 Reuter. Blockading the Dardanelles. A telegram from Constantinople saya that the meeting of the Council of Ministers and the Conferences of the various AmlxAsadors have given the impression that Italian naval action will no longer be delayed. The objective will be to blockade the Dardanelles or even toReuter. - 118 words
-
365 1911-12-01 1009 Ten Killed. Ten people were killed and fifty injured in an explosion at some oil mills at Liverpool. Heartrending Scenes. Eyewitnesses state that the scenes were heartrending. The workers rushed out. Their hair was burned off and many were unrecognisable. Their arms and limbs were365 words
-
Obituary198 1911-12-01 1009 Necrology. ll Marquis Komura. The death has taken place at the age of 56 of the Japanese Statesman, M trquis Komura, who was atone time Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of St. James and afterwards Foreign Minister in the Katsura Cabinet. Reuter. Necrology. Mr. F. W. Whitefield. The death has198 words
-
Article239 1911-12-01 1010 The return of Imports and Exportf for 1910 show the following figures Imports. Gross MerchanImports. dise. I Total V*l#» of Imports into (1910.. 364,470,053 345,794,244 the Colony of the Straits-. SettlemenU *****.. 313,358,427 301,313,799 Increase 51,112,226 44,480,445 Exports. Gross Merchan Exports. dise. I Total value of239 words
-
Article793 1911-12-01 1010 The letters we published on Saturday and those we print to-day are only samples of those with which we have been inundated since we gave publicity to the suggestion of “J. B. for a Manchu-Chinese reconciliation. Yet out of some score correspondents, not one (save J B.)793 words
-
Article503 1911-12-01 1010 Dandy Dick.” Our Taiping friends had a “bumper” house on Saturday night, and they manned to rouse the audience to something like en thusiasm, in spite of the fact that there were frequent pauses during which we heard the still small voice of the Promote “Dandy503 words
-
Article148 1911-12-01 1010 His Excellency th* Governor aud Lad} Evelyn Young who left Singapore on featuiday by the B. I Steamer Egra en route foi India to attend the Delhi Durbar arrived here shortly after noon yesterday. The Hon. W. Evans, Resident Councillor, accompanied by Mrs. Evans and the Misses148 words
-
Article302 1911-12-01 1011 On the Rocks oH Socotra. The Kuala A Wreck. Lloyd’s agent at Aden says that the iteamer Trieste picked up the first officer, second engineer and three lascars of Straits Steamship Company’s new steamer Kuala which was recently launched at Dundee and was on her way302 words
-
Article54 1911-12-01 1011 Another Surprise Packet. It is understood in Singapore that Mr. Claud Severn, Private Secretary to IL E. the Governor, will go to Hongkong as Colonial Secretary in January in succession to the late Mr. W. D. Barnes. The promotion has caused a surprise among memliers of the54 words
-
Article30 1911-12-01 1011 Gazette Notification. The Hon. R. J. Wilkinson, Colonial Secretary, has been appointed Officer administering the Government during the absence in India of H. E. the Governor. A’cAo Special.30 words
-
Article48 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. T Times' Tribute. Ibe limes pays a tribute to the late Marquis Komura’g partiotism and t,OD ie j° urna l Favs that sympathy with our allies will lie universal in England' where t ie name of Baron Komura is indissolubly associated with the alliance.Reuter. - 48 words
-
Article93 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. An Apology. A telegram from St. Petersburg states that, according to information from Teheran, the gendarmes have been withdrawn from Shua-es-Sultaneh’s propertv and replaced by Cossacks. The Persian Foreign Minister in full uniform presented an apology to M. Poklevsky stating that a Cabinet crisis alone wasReuter. - 93 words
-
Article56 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. Rain Spoils Match. Owing to the rain this game could not be continued on Saturday. Gunn’s Pluck. On Friday Gunn was hit in the hand. He continued batting despite the great pain. It now appears that his metacarpal none was broken. He has bemReuter. - 56 words
-
Article96 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. Women Fight for Revolutionaries. A telegram from Chinkiang dated November 25 says that a rebel attack on Nanking is imminent. A numi»er of women have obtained permission to fight for the revolutionaries. Revolutionist Successes. A telegram from Hankow, dated November 23, siys tint heavy fighting,Reuter. - 96 words
-
Article32 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. Federal Arbitration Court Decision. A. telegram from M>’lb>urne says that the Federal Arbitration Court has granted the Seamen an advance in their wages an 1 an eigh'-hours’ day. Reuter.Reuter. - 32 words
-
Article34 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. Warships To Be Bought. Abdul Hamid’s jewels will b-« put up to auction at Paris next week. The proceed* will be devoted to the buying of warships and munitions.Reuter. - 34 words
-
Article25 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. Will Not Stand For the Presidency. President Rjosevelt e iys that, ii- parn«'*tly hopes hn friends will not nominate him for the Presidency.Reuter. - 25 words
-
Article46 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. Fierce Fighting. A telegram from Rome states that according to official despatches fierce fighting took pta'e on Friday both at Tripoli and De ma. The Italians own that their casualties numbered fifty, including a dozen killed at Derna, where they fought all day.Reuter. - 46 words
-
Article42 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. Continued Presence of German Cruiser. A telegram from Paris states that the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber called the attention of M. de Selves, French Minister for Foreign Affairs, to the continued presence of a German cruiser at Agadir.Reuter. - 42 words
-
Article27 1911-12-01 1011 'leuter. Fought on Insurance Bill. Lord Roliert Cecil, the successful candidate at Hitchin, says that that by-election was fought almost entirely on the Insurance Bill.'leuter. - 27 words
-
Article102 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. Result. Following was the re qlt of the race f or the Manchester November Handicap which was run at Manchester yesterday Ultimus (Donoghue) Fort (Trigg) 2 Donnez Moi (Ixinghurst) ;j Mirador (Jenes) Seventeen ran. Won by three lengths; a short bead between second and third. CigarReuter. - 102 words
-
Article36 1911-12-01 1011 Reuter. German Airman Killed. A (elegram fi otn Berlin states that Lieutenant Buou Loring Hovir, one nf the l*L,t German military airmen, was killed by a fall while landing from a flight.Reuter. - 36 words
-
Article38 1911-12-01 1011 R< uter. A Little Battle. A telegram from New York stat/-* that a buttle took p!a/e at Siinfaana, in Mexico ><»') followers of Zapata ar „l p.o I’H.leral troops. Jhe former were <1 fe.i’e d SiPy-two were killed.R< uter. - 38 words
-
Article20 1911-12-01 1011 Renter. Six Killed. At an explosion at the colliery in Staffordshire six jsjrsuus were killed an’l five injured.Renter. - 20 words
-
Article45 1911-12-01 1011 ReuUr. Decision For Next Year. A telegram from Simla say* it is notified hat in tho rJcndar year of IWI2 no more t.jm IU..K>o chests of B-ngal Opium will I* 0.0-nd for Of rhii 1, 6,700 will be certifiat for shipment to China.ReuUr. - 45 words
-
Article123 1911-12-01 1012 Reuter. The Death Roll. A telegram from Liverpool says twentyfive people died in the explosion at the Oil Mills. More bodies are being removed from the (Sellars. Most of them are unidentifiable. 115 people were injured. Charred bodies are still being found. More Details. When theReuter. - 123 words
-
Article31 1911-12-01 1012 Reuter. Over Forty Killed. The tickets issued to passengers by the Poitiers train which was engulfed by the floods show that the death roll must be over forty.Reuter. - 31 words
-
Article145 1911-12-01 1012 Reuter. On Women Suffrage. Mr. Lloyd George spoke at Bath. He referred to the suffragette' interruption and said that the vast majority of women deplored the exhibition of temper which was more anti-Liberal than pro-suffrage. Nothing, he said, would the interrupters hate more than to seeReuter. - 145 words
-
Article31 1911-12-01 1012 Reuter. Borden Takes External Affairs. A telegram from Ottawa states that Sir Frederick Borden will take charge of External Affairs which will be separated from the Department of State.Reuter. - 31 words
-
Article83 1911-12-01 1012 Reuter Crops 36 per cent. Below Average. A telegram from bt. Petersburg says that the horrors of the famine of 1891 are recurring at Orenburg (in South Last Russia). Famine-stricken people are flocking in and asking for the last communion. '1 he crops at Orenburg areReuter % - 83 words
-
Article39 1911-12-01 1012 Reuter. Seely's Prophecy. Lt.-Col. Seely, Under Secretary of State for India, speaking at Newcastle, prophesied that Sir Edward Grey’s declaration to-day would promote peace. It was essential that we should be on terms of amity with Germany.Reuter. - 39 words
-
Article503 1911-12-01 1012 Tin. —The s.s. Hebe and the s.s. Avagyee brought 614 slabs of tin and 699 bags of tin ore respectively. Rice. —The amount of rice discharged at this port by the s. s. Glenogle and the s. s. Elephanta was 3,924 and 7,226 bags respectively. The s. 8.503 words
-
Article334 1911-12-01 1012 Mr. W. H. Mackrav District Officer, Krian,’i s to Kuala Lumpur to act as A ant Lnder Secretary, his place in Krian £tX Ut r fro The General Officer Commanding hag ar to inspect the Perak Contingent of the M.S.V.R. on Saturday, 2nd December The inspection will take place334 words
-
Article171 1911-12-01 1012 Dy puuvx?, ,-M. M. Over Two Hundred Coolies Removed. On Thursday 230 cooties from the group of three Negri Sembilan estates mentioned in the last Government Gazette Exlraordinarii in connection with the drastic steps taken by Government to combat conditions which have produced shocking mortality figures, wereDy puuvx?, ■ ,-M. M. - 171 words
-
Page 1012 Advertisements
-
Advertisement51 1911-12-01 1012 Follows Nature’s Plan. Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chanberlain’s Cough Kemeuy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, lieves the lungs, opens the secretiois aids nature in restoring the system healthv condition. Thousands have e tied to* its superior excellence. For sale y all Dispensaries and51 words
-
-
PUBLIC OPINION.
-
Article2068 1911-12-01 1013 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Taipeng, Nov. 25. Sir,—The author of the Suggestion for peace in China,” published in your issue of the 22nd instant, is J.B. John Bull No. He says We the sons of Hau are by no means perfect.” Then, from this,2,068 words
-
-
Article1174 1911-12-01 1014 One of the blemishes of England’s democratie Government is that in the department capable of most mischief, the department liable to involve us in the greatest expenditure, the people no say, or next to no say. Their representatives in the House of Commons have practically no voice with1,174 words
-
Article521 1911-12-01 1014 A meeting of the Penan** Rural j Offi I,eld St f r n ay at 3 P“- in Und Office. Ibe following were present —Mr k < Ch irman Mr Bobinsou Mr Cheali Chew Yew, Dr. R. Dane Mr J. R. Brown, Mr. C G. May and521 words
-
Page 1014 Advertisements
-
Advertisement50 1911-12-01 1014 It Is a Wonder. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is one of the most remarkable preparations yet produced for the relief of rheumatic pains and tor lame back, sprains and bruises. The qui?K relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times it cost. For sale y Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
-
-
Article71 1911-12-01 1015 Hanyang Captured by Imperialists. A telegram from Shanghai states that the Consulates at H nkow report that the Imperialists have captured the whole of Hanyang. The revolutionaries fled in disorder, mostly towards Wuchang. At Nanking. A telegram from Nanking states that the revolutionaries report that the71 words
-
Article65 1911-12-01 1015 Largely-Attended Funeral. The funeral of Mr. F. W. Whitefield, of the Singapore Municipality, which took place at Singapore yesterday was largely attended. Wreaths were sent by the Municipal Officers, the Cathedral Choir, the Dramatic Society, Runciman’s Choir, the Presbyterian Church and private individuals. Messrs. F. J.65 words
-
Article71 1911-12-01 1015 Monday's Meeting. At the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday the Hon. A. T. Bryant was sworn in as Acting Colonial Secretary. The Estates, Societies, and Supply Bills passed their third reading. The Hon. T. de M Braddell, AttorneyGeneral, explained in regard to the Pensions Bill that the71 words
-
Article82 1911-12-01 1015 Singapore Johore Rubber Co. Sold to London. The Singapore and Johore Rubber Co., Ltd., is being sold to Loudon. Mr. Fisher, who occupied the Chair, said that it was to be regretted that the large shareholders interested in the present company, who would be secretaries and agents of the new82 words
-
Article25 1911-12-01 1015 British Cruiser Stands By. Aden wires that the cruiser Media has sailed to the assistance of the s.s. K lala. Echo Special.25 words
-
Article26 1911-12-01 1015 Sold to London. Pegoh Ltd has been transferred to London on a sterling basis, and its capital watered to the extent of £ll,OOO. Echo Special.26 words
-
Article22 1911-12-01 1015 Reuter. A telegram from Melbmrne says that Brooke, Lycett, Heath, and Dunlop will represent Australia in the Davis Cup competition.Reuter. - 22 words
-
Article25 1911-12-01 1015 Healer. Wholesale destruction of suspectel powder in the French Navy is proceeding an d £1,000,000 worth of powder was d»->-troyed during the mouth.Healer. - 25 words
-
Article3120 1911-12-01 1015 Reuter. fhe Hou-e of Commons was crowded when Sir Edward Grey mov-d That the ••reign policy of the Government l»e now considered. It presented an animated ec*ne. There were many distinguished visaors in the galleries including ambassadors, peers, and officials. On rising Sir Edward Grey received anReuter. - 3,120 words
-
155 1911-12-01 1016 as expo’---Rcuter. A unanimous and confident desire for better relations with Germany is the keynote of articles heralding Sir Edward Greys momentous statement. All shades of opinion agree that the present situation can no longer continue. It must change for better or worse. The veilas expo’--- Rcuter. - 155 words
-
Article49 1911-12-01 1017 Reuter. A telegram from Rome stites that the Italians advanced and o-cupied two vf the outlying forts in Tripoli on the morning of the 26th inst. Fighting continued ad d iv. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Italian troops. The Turks were driven back.Reuter. - 49 words
-
Article25 1911-12-01 1017 Reuter. Three hundred people at a Melbourne picnic suffered ptomaine poisoning after eating sandwiches. Twenty six are in a serious state.Reuter. - 25 words
-
Article59 1911-12-01 1017 Reuter. The Russian Government's refusal to allow any societies to undertake famine relief ex ept the Red Cross Society and the local Councils was due to fears of political propaganda. It aroused a storm of protests, as the famine in many districts is the worstReuter. - 59 words
-
Article78 1911-12-01 1017 Reuter. The Manchu Throne has made another attempt to placate the people, the Regent on behalf of the Emperor taking oath and abjectly renewing the promise to accept the advice of the National Assembly, to organise Parliament and to exclude nobles from the administration. It is believed thatReuter. - 78 words
-
Article48 1911-12-01 1017 Reuter. Dirjeeling reports that in consequence of the troubles in China the Abbots of three of the great Lhasa monasteries are urging the Dalai Lama to return. These Abbots were originally his opponents, but they now believe that he alone can save the country from chaosReuter. - 48 words
-
Article32 1911-12-01 1017 Reuter. It is officially announce 1 in Berlin that as aU is quiet at Agadir and as there is no longer any danger to German subjects the cruiser returns home to-morrow.Reuter. - 32 words
-
Article107 1911-12-01 1017 Reuter. The mitch between the MCC. team and New South Wales at Sydney was resumed yesterday. The weather was fine and warm and there was a good attendance. The wicket was excellent. The M. C. C. made 238 in their first innings towards which totalReuter. - 107 words
-
Article27 1911-12-01 1017 Reuter. The Imp«rial troops at Hankow have recaptured the forts and Tortoise Hill. It is expected they will occupy the whole of Hanyang More nightfall.Reuter. - 27 words
-
Article73 1911-12-01 1017 Reuter. The Persian apology has apparently failed to satisfy Russia. A semi-offi rial note published at St. Petersburg intimates that the Russian Minister acknowledging the apology declared that as there had l>een distributed broadcast a translation of a letter to The Times of Nov. 9th which wasReuter. - 73 words
-
Article38 1911-12-01 1017 Reuter. Their Majesties the King and Queen had an enthusiastic welcome at Aden. There was a great gathering of native chiefs. There were royal salutes, and the national anthem was sung in two nitive languages.Reuter. - 38 words
-
PUBLIC OPINION.
-
Article365 1911-12-01 1017 To THE EDIIOK OP TUB STKAttI ECHO. Sir, —The letter you published on Saturday, from Young Resident,” further confirms what I bad to say about the shallow impudence of Penang youths. I have never lived in any place where such demeanour on the part of undeveloped365 words
-
Article203 1911-12-01 1017 To THS Rmtni Ot TH* RTRAITS K. BO Sir, —Anent the Rtiggettions, criticisma, and argument*, made by “J. B”, Hot Bl<k 4 1 and Kmgkrak which bate already appeared in your paper, I lx»g to state that these three correspondents are altogether wrung in their opinions203 words
-
Article383 1911-12-01 1017 To the Ebirow ov io biaxiin ttcuo. Sir, —With reference to publication appeared in your column public opinion, uf the 22nd instant, I am anxious to know what J. B. is. Judging from the construction, lam to call bun John Bull. But, he S&id “We383 words
-
Article373 1911-12-01 1018 To tub Editor ot ths Straits Ecao. e Dear Sir, —Please do me another favor by inserting my epistle in the Echo in order to convince Mr. T. C. Fuk of his continual error appeared on the 24th inst. although I am not a well-learned man in things373 words
-
-
Page 1017 Advertisements
-
Advertisement52 1911-12-01 1017 Gwd Advice. I he larst time to buy Cliamber«ain*s Cough item dy is right now. Don’t put it off uutil you i.eud it but keep it at hand. A cold is much easier cured when first contracted than after it has aettled in Um system. Fur •uda by all Diapee*ari<i*52 words
-
-
Article856 1911-12-01 1018 R ttepayer contributes a letter which for ope or two reasons we are disinclined to publish. It contains one suggestion that we don’t want to ignore. This is a suggestion that as a way of checking water waste somebody has decided that taps shall be fixed not more856 words
-
Article2390 1911-12-01 1018 Itcultr. Keying to Mr. Faber’s 6peech g Edward Grey a great portion „1Z speech we published yesterday, said -I Ji mentum the matter because that formed the subject of some recent diZf sum in the Reichstag, and I understand that it somewhat intensified the bitterness of theItcultr. - 2,390 words
-
Article80 1911-12-01 1019 R'nlfr. telegram from Hankow V3>; 4 H, u revolutionaries have asked for a’ three days’ anuisti in order to secure the ccinseot of tl»e other provinces to the Government’s terms, eejjecially the retention of the present dynasty. Official JmiLATiow. A trleg iW from Pek n hUbR'nlfr. - 80 words
-
Article30 1911-12-01 1020 Transfers from Singapore. Major Ravenshaw is going from Singapore to England next week to join the Southern Defences at Portsmouth. Lieut. Clark is going to India. Echo Special.30 words
-
Article37 1911-12-01 1020 Tutorial Travellers. Miss Tarbat, Principal of the Raffles Girls School at Singapore, is going Home on the «.s. Atsuta. Mr. Elcum will be a passenger on the same steamer as far as Penang. Echo Special.37 words
-
Article26 1911-12-01 1020 Appeals Against Bank. The hearing of appeal in the Wills cheque cisg against the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank has been opened at Singapore. Echo Special.26 words
-
Article82 1911-12-01 1020 Via Singapore. Shanghai reports a groat battle. Wuchang capitulated *to the Manchu troops yesterday. The Chinese leaders are offering to negotiate for peace if the Manchu Government will grant a moderate programme of reforms. The Manchu Government is endeavouring to secure the immediate cessation of hostilites. At82 words
-
Article50 1911-12-01 1020 He Wanted Evidence. A policeman belonging to Trulidad is charged with bteaking aud entering the Police Office at Singapore and stealing from an almeirah therein certain exhibits in a criminal case. A pane of glass bore finger marks corresponding with the fingerprints of the accused. Echo Special.50 words
-
Article44 1911-12-01 1020 Singapore Auctions. The Singapore rubber auctions have been realizing their highest prices. Best crepe fetched per picul $241, second best $225, and Scrap bark crepe $l9O. Smoked sheet sold at $239 and unsmoked $240. Scrap untreated realized $llB and loose $lBl. Echo Special.44 words
-
Article34 1911-12-01 1020 Reuter, General Toutee, who arrested M Destailleur, the French Commissioner of Udja for peculation and gun-running, has been retired. M. Destailleur was suspended pending an inquiry. General Drude succeeds General Toutee.Reuter, - 34 words
-
Article30 1911-12-01 1020 Reuter. The famous showman Lord George Sanger was murdered at his residence Farm Finchley by an employee with a chopper. Two of his servants were seriously injured.Reuter. - 30 words
-
Article64 1911-12-01 1020 Reuter. Mr. II H. Asquith, speaking in the House of Commons, said that a commission to enquire into the trade of the Empire would be appointed as early as possible but he was unable to promise that it would be completed at the end of theReuter. - 64 words
-
Article39 1911-12-01 1020 Reuter. Sir Edward Grey, in reply to Mr. Byles, said that there had been no communications with China with reference to utilising the Abor Expedition for the demarcation of the Chinese frontier and British and Chinese spheres.Reuter. - 39 words
-
Article38 1911-12-01 1020 Reuter. Reuter understands that Russia demands the removal of Mr. Shuster from the Persian Service. The American Government is not prepared to support him. Russian troops will not advance further (than Resht) unless necessity arises.Reuter. - 38 words
-
Article50 1911-12-01 1020 Reuter. Speaking in the House of Commons Lord Ronaldshay hoped that the Government would intimate Italy and Turkey of its willingness to mediate. A telegram from Rome says that the Italian losses at Tripoli on Sunday were 16 killed and 104 wounded. At Derna their casualties were 42.Reuter. - 50 words
-
Article66 1911-12-01 1020 Reuter. Rain continues and the match between the M C. C team and New South Wales at Sydney has been declared drawn. Foster and Douglas each took three wickets for 35 runs. In the intercolonial match at Melbourne between Victoria and South Australia Victoria scored 553 towards whichReuter. - 66 words
-
Article69 1911-12-01 1020 Reuter. Mr. Lloyd George addressed a servants’ deputation on the Insurance Tax. He dwelt on the benefits of the vario >s forms which it might take and pointed out that all parties in the House of Commons supported the inclusion. If there was a desireReuter. - 69 words
-
Article182 1911-12-01 1020 The first League match of thia took place on the Esplanade contesting teams being the Crescent P J? and the Muthibol Ah?an F C! eighteen teams have entered for the compel The match yesterday was on the whnl* good exhibition of football. The teams war* about equally182 words
-
Article247 1911-12-01 1020 Tin.—The s.s. Cornelia brought 1,164 bags of tin ore and 265 slabs of tin and the s. s. Canton 283 slabs of tin. Inward Shipment. s.s. Flying Dragon 15 bags copra Cornelia *26 205 cases rubber seed Atjeh 341 bags white pepper 471 bags copra. Coming Marriage.—A marriage247 words
-
Page 1020 Advertisements
-
Advertisement39 1911-12-01 1020 Cause of Insomnia. Indigestion nearly always disturbs the sleep more or less and is often the cause of insomnia. Many cases have been permanently cured bv Chan berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.39 words
-
Advertisement49 1911-12-01 1020 It Is Wonder. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is one of the most remarkable preparations yet produced for the relief of rheumatic pains and for lame back, sprains and bruises. The quirelief from pain which it affords is alon worth many times it cost. For sale by all Dispensaries aud Dealers.49 words
-
-
PUBLIC OPINION.
-
Article588 1911-12-01 1021 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir,—l am in sympathy with all the tetters which attacked J. Bte suggest! ns but with regard to S. Y 8. I fear be has over-reached himself in his enthu-iasm as a critic While agreeing with the majority of his588 words
-
Article137 1911-12-01 1021 lu hie Editor of tub Straus Limo. Sir,—Your many correspondents who criticise and ar^u 1 against tne suggestion for l*ace in China bv J. B. see r. to me to have Revolutionists’ blood in their veins. They simply bowl in tho uewnpa|»er and no oue xcept the half137 words
-
Article200 1911-12-01 1021 To tub Editor of inr Straits Echo Dear Sir, Permit me to corre t the inaccurate statements of Mr. Fuk’s tetter to you dated the ~ord instant which only ibsclose bis might ignorance of the subject in question, and such a conservative and stubliorn man like him, coupled200 words
-
-
Article2997 1911-12-01 1021 To reasonable readers—“ cornc, let us reason together.” In this particular article our purpose is to avoid all hyperbole, all literary pretension’, all that is mere verbiage, and to deal only with facts—putting in the plainest of plain words such cold-drawn as we can by clear and2,997 words
-
Article599 1911-12-01 1023 Firm Our Own CorrccpondeniCi 27th November. An amended scheme for the Clerical Service has just been brought out and come into force from the 10th December proximo. A new clause has been added which afreets clerks in Class iii, and is to the following effect. Every clerk who has599 words
-
Article25 1911-12-01 1023 ni r Holidaying in Java. The Hou. W. Michdl, Colom <1 Ireasurer. Singapore, is «pending Lis holidays in Java. Echo Special.25 words
-
Article48 1911-12-01 1023 Liquidation. At a special general meeting of the shareholders of the Jitra Rubber Estate it was decided that the Company should go into liquidation On a poll being taken 5,350 shares were in favour and 6,150 shares were against Mr. Derrick being the liquidaEcho Special.48 words
-
Article17 1911-12-01 1023 Overdue. The s s. Glenfalloch is eight days overdue at Hongkong from Singapore. Echo Special.17 words
-
Article39 1911-12-01 1023 Salvage Starts Immediately. The Russian steamer Meteor, while passing Galle Point, signalled that shj sighted the Kuala which was wrecked off Socotra. All on board were safe. The salvage of the steamer starts immediately. Echo Special.39 words
-
55 1911-12-01 1023 Reuter. A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the Novoye Vremya. commenting on Sir Edward Grey’s speech, eulogises the sobriety and great courage of British foreign policy. The speech also testifies, the journal adds, that Russian action in Persia was not opposed to the letterReuter. - 55 words
-
Article48 1911-12-01 1023 Reuter. A telegram from Washington says that President Taft has completed his message to Congress which is devoted entirely to the trust question. It is understood that Federal incorporation, which President Taft outlined two years ago, will be again suggested to solve the trust problem.Reuter. - 48 words
-
Article83 1911-12-01 1023 Rruler. Imperialists Holding Their Own. A telegram from Shanghai s.*ys that the Imperialists are holding their own at Nanking. Thev repulsed a night attack on the bhen Tso Ning Gate. The revolution try warships are heavily bombarding Ix-on Hili Echo Special. Kiao Chau. A telegram from BRruler. - 83 words
-
Article50 1911-12-01 1023 I tenter A telegram from li me says that in der to deter sniping at Bengbui the Lilians surprised a b><ly of Arabs. Jh-' o was fierce and ro! mged igbting and the Arabs we alm »t wip-d < u I'h ■l’i ties are 12 killed and 30I tenter - 50 words
-
Article1026 1911-12-01 1023 Reuter. Winston’s Speech. >r«* the House of Commons mlj-iuruM Lord A. G. Thyntic, Conservative Meml**r for B i ih, a-k- I whether it was truethat thr»*** Sea liord< had redgaed and what was tb«* reason for tin* change, whi:h was unprecedented in the history of the Admiralty. MrReuter. - 1,026 words
-
Article158 1911-12-01 1024 The convocation at Oxford by 595 votes to 369 rejected the statute approved by the congregation of November 7 making Greek an optional subject for candidates taking honours in science or mathematics. Reuter, Kedah Prohibits Bice Exports.—The merchants and rice millers of Kedah are petitioning the government158 words
-
PUBLIC O. INION
-
Article213 1911-12-01 1024 To IHK ElJllOlt OF THE STKXtT» ECHO. Sir, —I must really ask Old Resident to keep his hair on. That is a difficult thing for him to do I know, being old, but at any rate he ought to try. Ido not qu rrel with his preference for213 words
-
-
Article82 1911-12-01 1024 Rice.—The s. s. Janet Nicoll from Rangoon is discharging 6,600 bags of rice. This is the last shipment of the old stock. The first shipment of the new stock of rice will arrive in a fortnight’s time. Outward Shipment. s.s. Erroll, tons Paterson, Simons Co. 100 pearl tapioca82 words
-
Article118 1911-12-01 1024 Penang. 30th November. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/' 4 months* sight Bank 3 Credit 2/4-«- 3 Documentary.. 2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 8 days* sight Private 1/5$ Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173$ 3 days’ sight Privaw 176 Madras, Demand Bank118 words
-
Article188 1911-12-01 1024 Gold Leaf Black Pepper White Pepper Trang Pepper 20 Cloves Mace Mninal Pickings Nutmegs 110«. (No.i gl; 0 Bugar Copra (mixed) Um'”’*’ rTahbun.*:: Io 30 Onto 245:J' ousu 20 Rsmbnag t j2o* India Rubber t 225 Rattans 1120 Coarse jo'gQ Green Snail Shells 13— Fishmaws No. 0 split 200—ner188 words
-
Page 1024 Advertisements
-
Advertisement469 1911-12-01 1024 JPOJEL SALE. Notes on the management of Cattle in India and Ceylon and their diseases." CONTENTS. Hints on feeding cattle and the respective qualities of their different food (2) Grooming and exercise in relation to health of cattle and indications of Health and Disease in cattle (3) Stalls and sheds469 words
-
-
Page 1025 Advertisements
-
Advertisement803 1911-12-01 1025 r.cH<? mail edition. T nM Do You See Palph\- h on this Map? Or the Eighth Wonder of the J World. BJ» I X A Sl !:i; ,AGI AL T ■>*"■ y Vr > 7r ffi knntry Cmd f rith< r *»x, attended with I: IN A D >3E, BO803 words
-
-
Page 1026 Advertisements
-
Advertisement219 1911-12-01 1026 i sax. SThe CRITERIONJRESS, Lid. ESTABLISHED 1883. |R PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO” and “SIN POE?' Bjq The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and j lithographers in the Orient. I Our plant is of the very latest pattern and by con- ill I stantly supplementing our type we219 words
-