The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 14 November 1913
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Title Section21 1913-11-14 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. $17.50 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 11. Penang, Friday, 14th NOVEMBER, 1913. No. 46.21 words
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Advertisement299 1913-11-14 1 CONTENTS. Leaders: page. Miscellaneous (Contd): page. The Panama Canal 1,258 F. M. S. Railways Subordinates 1.272 Promise and Performance 1,264 F. M. 8. Monuments 1,276 Council Procedure 1,271 H. M. S. Malava 1,279 The Cult of Incompetence 1,277 Extraordinary Story from Java 1,286 Penang Harbour 1,283 After the Slump 1,281299 words
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Advertisement169 1913-11-14 2 i i 1 THE J STRAITS ECHO j MAIL EDITION. I Published the day prior to the departure of ~ach mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 4 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as I all important news from various parts of the169 words
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Article1036 1913-11-14 1258 Home papers to hand by yesterday mail are full of articles on the Panama Canal and its probable efihets on the com rcial and international relations oi the woi 1. It will, of course, be primarily the co., minications between the coasts of the United States, the1,036 words
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Article700 1913-11-14 1258 CINTRA STREET TRAGEDY. 'The hairing of the can-against Li Ong, who was charged with the murder of Lee Ngan Kiew and Chan \h Kan at 63, Cintra Street, on August 26 was resume 1 vesterdav afternoon before Mr Justice W. W. Fisher iu the upreme t ourt. -YI.700 words
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Advertisement95 1913-11-14 1258 imi jPttblwhad daily (eicept Sunday» fcac «ablio holidays) AT TBI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penaut' Pale* Daily Local 124 per a nara. Owtatation... Postage Extra. Kail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLB ADDRKSB ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. Echo 586 Priatiag Departnent 343 Ml.— All butiMSi communication» should h» addresiti95 words
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Article297 1913-11-14 1259 TO THE EDITOR OF THE “STRAITS ECHO.” Dear Sir, In connection with the correspondence in your columns, re-gambling, I notice C.T.L ridicules Anti-Gambling’s suggestion of placing the photos of convicted gamblers, where the public could see th ni, and asks if this method has ever before297 words
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Article113 1913-11-14 1259 October, 1913. Output— From Mine ...piculs 3,680 Tributers 340 3,420 Value From Mino 176,500 Tributers 20,000 196,500 Estimated Profit From Mine (after payment of all Development, Capital Exp. etc.) S 39,000 Tributers 1,000 40,000 An experimental test has just been conducted at Towkay Loke Chow Thye’s mine,113 words
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Article1299 1913-11-14 1259 ACCUSED DISCHARGED. In the District Court this morning before Mr. VV. C. Michell the case was resumed in which one Mohamed Sultan was chirged with dishonestly retaining a bill of sale belonging to one Omar Naina Mericau with an alternative charge of fraudu ent possession of the1,299 words
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Article1341 1913-11-14 1260 annual general meeting. Th© annual general meeting of the Penang Volunteer Rifle Club was held at th© Di ill Hall yesterday evening, when Capt. Alan Wilson (Adjutant and Acting Commandant) took the chair. The others present were Mr A. H. Cox, Capt. J G. Allan, Sgt1,341 words
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Article374 1913-11-14 1260 Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd 21,683 United Sumatra Rubber Estates, Ltd 3,075 Bukit Mertajim Rubber Co., Ltd 22,080 Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 25,410 Sungei Siput Rublmr Plantations, Ltd 4,733 Sungei Reyla (EM 8) Rubber Estate, Ltd 6,090 K M 8 (Malay State-) I,’ibber and Coconut Plantations, Ltd.374 words
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Article42 1913-11-14 1261 GREEK REPLY TO AUSTROITALIAN REPRESENTATION. (Reuter.) Athens, November 6. In reply to the Austro-Italian representations on the subject of Albania Greece repudiates the charge of intimidating the population of Epirus and criticises the methods of the International Commission.(Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article56 1913-11-14 1261 Decision Regarding Heavy-Weight Championship. (Reuter.) Paris, November 6. At a meeting of the International Boxing Federation, delegates from the United States, Switzerland and Fiance being present, it was decided that the World’s Heavy-Weight Championship is vacant, Jack Johnson having been sentenced to imprisonment and not having accepted(Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article74 1913-11-14 1261 The Rout of Tammany. (Reuter.) New York, Nov. 6. The rout of Tammany is ascribed to its impeachment of ex-Governor Sulzer who has been returned to the New York State Assembly by an overwhelming majority. The elections of the Governors of Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey resulted in(Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article56 1913-11-14 1261 Renter. I Wellington, November '1 he employers in a manifesto affirm that they do not oppose organised labour but will give the preference to a new union registered under the arbitration act. The liner Athenic is loading with the aid of labourers of a new union( Renter. I - 56 words
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Article64 1913-11-14 1261 A Rumour about The Gunnery Test. (Reuter.) London, November 6. The officials are very secretive in regard to the gunnery test of the battleship Empress of India which was postponed from October 29 to November 4 It appears that she sank in the Channel under the(Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article125 1913-11-14 1261 Unionist Leaders In the Country. (Reuter.) London, November 6. The Unionist leaders, who are on a campaign in the country, are concentrating their attention on Home Rule on which subject speeches were delivered yesterday eveningJjy Mr. Austen Chamberlain at Newport, by Sir Edward Carson at Inverness, and(Reuter.) - 125 words
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Article77 1913-11-14 1261 (Reuter.) London, November 6. The following are the probables, with their jockeys, for the Liverpool Autumn Cup (1 mile 3 fur.) which will be run tomorrow Scots Saint W. Huxley. Saintair Martin. Bachelor's Wedding Donoghue. Willaura Prout. Ultimus Robbins. Subterranean E. Huxley. Lady Galette... Ringstead. Moscato Me(Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article67 1913-11-14 1261 I lenipotentiaries in Conference, (Reuter.) London, November 7. British, Chinese and Tibetan plenipotentiaries are at present engaged in consideung the claims and counterclaims of their icspective Governments. Progress is being made and the relations are quite friendly but tho deliberations are held stiictly in confidence. It is impossible to(Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article101 1913-11-14 1261 Gruesome Details. (Reuter.) Melun, November 6. The bodies of the last of the victims in the railway accident at Melun were extricated from the wrecked trains yesterday evening. A locomotive tender which was lying over a smashed carriage was lifted with the greatest difficulty and seven(Reuter.) - 101 words
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Article222 1913-11-14 1261 SELECTED TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. There will be great change in the Chinesn diplomatic representatives in various foreign countries. It is stated that the Govern ment will appoint Dr. Wu Ting p an as Chinese ambassador to the United StatJ* Mr. Wan Taung Yau to Great Britain, Mr' Leunz Yu222 words
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Article62 1913-11-14 1261 Less Lethargy. 'JF/Wi Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 7. Messrs. Fraser Co’s weekly report states I hat there are signs of less lethargy in the markets, but business in all sections is far from buoyant. More attention ia being given to local rubber shares, the shares closing62 words
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Article172 1913-11-14 1261 (Reuter, j London, November 7. An intimate friend of President Hueita, who had a conversation with him to-day, says that he will reject all the demands of the United States. It is understood in Bombay that the revised scheme for facilitating the shipping of pilgrims to Jeddah(Reuter, j - 172 words
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Obituary91 1913-11-14 1261 Obituary. (Reuter.) London, November 6. The death has taken place, at the age of 79, of Sir William Henry Preece, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers from 1898 99 and consulting Engineer to the Colonies. Obituary. (Reuter.) London, November 9. The death has taken place, at th“ age of91 words
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Article3133 1913-11-14 1262 An Important Meeting. Says Wednesday’s T. 0. M.: An important and, mayhap time will prove it to hare been an epoch-making meeting, of the Lower Perak Planters’ Association, was held at the Teluk Anson Cub on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Maurice Maude took the chair and among those3,133 words
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Article660 1913-11-14 1263 Mr. H. C. Pratt, reviewing a paper on the methods of control of the Philippine locust which recently appeared in the Philippine Agricultural Review for January 1913, says: After a brief description of the life history approved methods of control are discussed. These are given660 words
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Article1290 1913-11-14 1264 5 -ji si Batak Rabit Rubber Estate, Limited, a comply whose annual report will be found on pag o 5 o£ this i,sue as floated during the height of the “boom” in the summer months of 1910. Like all the properties o( the Caledonia group, it is5 , -ji si - 1,290 words
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Article587 1913-11-14 1264 PRESIDENT’S COUP D ETAT. LDNDON Pa SS OPINION. (Reuter London, November 8. lhe Tins in an article headed. “The Iron Haad.it Peking’’, di.-cu-ses the lissolution of the U position pirtv. Kuo Ming Tang, and says that it pu’s an end to the imm diate prosp-,ct ot a(Reuter ) - 587 words
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Article290 1913-11-14 1265 FORECAST OF A RISE IN TriE RATES. (t'roui Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, November 8. At a special meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners to discuss the Budget for 1914 the President, Mr. F. J Hallifax, outlined its main provisions and «aid that the Finance Committee recommended the290 words
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Article45 1913-11-14 1265 Appoi-VthtnJ of Csptain Chancellor. f/’iont Ottr Own Correspondent) Singapore, Nov 7. Captain A. R. Chancellor has been appointed to succeed Mr. W. A. Cuscaden as Inspector-General of Police, and Mr. May from Trinidad will succeed Captain Chancellor as Chief Police Officer, Singapore.45 words
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Article39 1913-11-14 1265 Tenders Invited. (Reuter.) London, November 7 Mr Herbert Samuel, Postmaster General, invites tenders for the construction of the second of the three high-power wireless stations of the Imperial chain from any wireleas company, syndicate or contractors.• (Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article41 1913-11-14 1265 (Reuter.) MMun, Nov» ml er 8. Thirty-nine bodies hive bean recovered from the wreckage of the mil wav disaster at Melun. Eleven are still pinned under the wreckage which can only be remove 1 gradually by huge cranes.(Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article122 1913-11-14 1265 AND THE CANADIAN PACIFIC COM J ANY. (Reuter.) Vienna, November 7. The reporter of the committee on the Canadian Pacific investigation into the alleged breaking of the emigration laws by the Company, in outlining in the Reichsrath the shipping policy of the monarchy, re maiked that the Government(Reuter.) - 122 words
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Article80 1913-11-14 1265 Victory of Another Outsider. Reuter.) London, November 8. The following was the result of the race of the Liverpool Autumn Cup (1 mile 3 fur) which was run yesterday China Cock, Wing 1 Oselle, Whalley 2 Moscata, Herbert 3 Thirteen ran. Early Hope did not run. Won( Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article70 1913-11-14 1265 Reuter.) London, November 8. The death has taken place, at the age of 90, of Mr. Alfred Russel Wallace, 0.M., the famous naturalist and social reformer He formulated the evolutionhypothesis simultaneously with Darwin and was keenly interested in land nationalisation, socialism, anti-vaccination, astronomy and ocult( Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article34 1913-11-14 1265 (Reuter.) Havana, November 8. In a brawl between Mexicans at a fashionable promenade Senor Felix Diaz was sfabbsd in the neck and sent to hospital. The brawlers have been arrested.(Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article23 1913-11-14 1265 (Reuter.) London, November 7. M. Dauccurt, who is attempting a flight fmm Paris to Cairo, has arrived at Constantinople.(Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article24 1913-11-14 1265 (Reuter.) Liveipool, November 7. L»dy Mary Jani Fowler has bequeathed the sum of X 90.0 to the Salvation Army.(Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article68 1913-11-14 1265 (Reuter) London, November 8 The trade returns show an increaue'i n October, as compared with the corresponding month last year, of -£710,382 and the exports a decrease of X 1,711,283. The increase in the imports is due mainly to raw cotton »<£703,675). The decreases in the exports(Reuter) - 68 words
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Article120 1913-11-14 1265 Pilgrims Club Banquet, (Reuter.) London, November 7. Mr. James Bryce, ex-Ambassador at Washington, who was the guest of the Pilgrims Club, in a speech said that he believed the Panama Canal question would be solved satisfactorily by both countlies, because he was convinced of the high rectitude and(Reuter.) - 120 words
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Article107 1913-11-14 1265 Postponement of the Glasgow Meeting. (Reuter.) London, November 7. Mr. Lloyd George has postponed his meeting at Glasgow on the land question to December 1. The Unionist papers attribute the postpones ent to the new situation created by the offers of the Duke of Sutherland and others(Reuter.) - 107 words
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Article166 1913-11-14 1265 (Reuter London, November 8. Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, speaking at Newcastle, said that there was yet plenty of trouble for the Foreign Office in Europe which, however, had not cause any preoccupation to the naval and military departments or apprehension to the other nations. Professor Robinson(Reuter ) - 166 words
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Article666 1913-11-14 1266 ACCUSED DISCHARGED. The hearing of the case against Mohamed llu-s?in, better known as Bob Naaia, charged with extorting the sum of $4 from one Nakodah, was resumed this morning before Mr. M. E. Sherwood in the Third Court. Mr A. R. Thornton appeared for the prosecution and Mr.666 words
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Article1044 1913-11-14 1266 bat s.?™ 8 h d p nt Wntes t 0 that 1»* in th- n. r P Br ■n he papers a, the -Lord” Bi.bop of WeT aSItS h, tl,er ,hl> is Ve do not know, but we do not think so. ridd B .b n y Mwea1,044 words
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267 1913-11-14 1266 Sungei Binta has j mt. i*. u-l itn rmporL showing a pr Gt only v<*ry slightly in exr«**M of that of the previmn year, the dividend being reduced from 12’, to 11 percent. The carry-forward hai thus been raised to X'3,070, and this sum should267 words
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Article737 1913-11-14 1267 {From Our Own Correspondent Taiping, November 8. The marriage of Mr. Percy Reyner Pinhorn, of Sandycroft Estate, to Miss Margaret Frances Champion, Sister of the Vicar of All Saints, Taiping, will be solemnized at Taiping on the 24th at 9 a.m. The bridegroom is the son of a737 words
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Article284 1913-11-14 1267 The Government has three hill bungalows in Penang—“The Convalescent”, “Bellevue” and Fernhill —and not one of these is available for subordinate officers of the Civil Service, even if they can afford to pay the charges. You must belong to the higher grade of the service before284 words
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Article118 1913-11-14 1267 lb. The Brieh Rubber Estate, Ltd. 5,4G0 The A lor Pongsu Rubber Estate, Ltd 8,600 The Merbau Rubber Estate, Ltd. 1,655 Mr. M. E. Plumpton, of Messrs. Adamson, Giltill.in Co., Singapore, arrived here this morning by the s.s. Fdavana. We hear that Dr. Goh Tiau Tnim, a118 words
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Article553 1913-11-14 1267 P. C. C. vs Old Farquhars Club. The League Fixture between these clubs was played off on the Esplanade yesterday evening the game being played throughout in a heavy downpour which made good football impossible. The Old Farquhars played with three men short and were defeated by four553 words
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Article1103 1913-11-14 1268 On Sunday, (Oct. 12) Theodore WattsDunton, author of a famous romance that I haven’t yet found opportunity to read, celebrated his 81st birthday. There is something pathetic to me (who am often tempted to feel old) in the habit of these octogenarians, declaring that they “feel young”. Methinks1,103 words
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Article528 1913-11-14 1268 Annual Report. Ihe following is the directors’ report of the batak Rabit Rubber Estate, Limited, Which was to be presented to the share- »1< •rs at the third annual general meeting held on October 21. 6 Ihe Directors have pleasure in submitting their I bird Annual528 words
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Article850 1913-11-14 1269 Twelve month» ago, when locust swarms first invaded this country, the Department of Agriculture was disinclined to respond to public clamour, minimising the danger and pointing out that our uninvited visitors not only cleared up lalang patches, but provided a succulent addition to the menu of Malays,850 words
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Article481 1913-11-14 1269 The following difficult situation is reported to me. A talkative opponent of the dealer’s urged him to put his cards on the table if he had the rest. Thus requested, the dealer threw up his hand, and at the same moment his opponent did the same. On examination481 words
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Article559 1913-11-14 1269 —M.M. Proposed Reconstruction. A circular issued by the Johore Rubber Lands (Malaya) (Limited) states that in order to provide the further moneys neces sary to continue the company’s business' a scheme of reconst: ucion will be submitted at an extraordinary general meeting to be held on October—M.M. - 559 words
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Article1425 1913-11-14 1270 Crown vs. Subaya. We give below the text of Mr. Justice Fisher’s judgm nt in the appeal f Subaya against a decision of the Magistrate at Bukit Mertajam. Mr. 8. F. B. Brereton Martin appeared for the appellant and Mr. J. C. Sugars for the Crown. The case1,425 words
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Article479 1913-11-14 1270 The following appointments are gaz-tted in the current, issue of the 5’ V S'. Gaz*t e Mr A. Payne illw >y to act, as an Unofficial Member of Iho I’oderal Council. Mr C W. C. Parr t > be Under Secretary, F M S., Clans I. Mr. J479 words
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Article1241 1913-11-14 1271 During the greater part of the year the work of the Legislative Council consists solely in debating and passing a generally ill-digested mass of unnecessary technical legislation prepared in the chambers of the Attorney-General It is a humdrum kind of business and affords little sc >pe for the1,241 words
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Article685 1913-11-14 1271 CINTRA STREET TRAGEDY. The hearing of the case against Li On e who was charged with the murder of Naan Kiew and Ah Kan was resumed this morning before Mr. Justice W. W. Fisher in the Supreme Court. Mr. J. C. Sugars, Solicitor General appeared for the proiecution685 words
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Article2146 1913-11-14 1272 PETITION to the secretary of STATE. The members of the Subordinate Staff of the F. M. S. Railways are sending in a petition to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. They urge that the price of foodstuffs and other household requirements, as well as home rents,2,146 words
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Article166 1913-11-14 1273 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, The deplorable incident, which took place, as reported in your columns, in the League Match between the P.C C. and the Old Farquhars, recalls to mind what was known eighteen months ago as the Esplanade Question in which166 words
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Article246 1913-11-14 1273 SATURDAY’S RESULTS. {From Our Own Correspondent)Kuala Lumpur, November 8. The attendance was fair at the Sky meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. The results were as follows Race 1. Flapper 1 Sunrise 2 Won by a length in 57 sec. Tote SIL Race 2. Gatto 1 White246 words
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Article73 1913-11-14 1273 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 10. At a meeting of the Kuala Lumpur District Planters’ Association yesterday a iesolution was passed in favour of a standard maximum daily wage of 35 cents for Tamils, etc. and 50 cents for Chinese, women to be paid73 words
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Article67 1913-11-14 1273 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 10. At the annual general meeting of shareholders in the Mandai Tekong Rubber Company on Saturday the report of the directors and the accounts for the past year were adopted and passed The output for the coming year is estimated67 words
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Article303 1913-11-14 1273 UNIONIST VICTORY AT READING. {Reuter.) London, November 8 The campaign at Reading closed with scenes of frenzied excitement yesterday evening The Unionist papers emphasize that Home Rule is the issue and hope for a decisive victory in support of Ulster London, November 9 The following was the result{Reuter.) - 303 words
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Article45 1913-11-14 1273 The Folly of Militancy. {Reuter.) London, November 8. Mr. Lloyd George, in receiving Suffragist deputations at Middlesbrough, denounc militancy which had upset the majori y Parliament in favour of women sufl• He repudiated the idea of the Su r g Cabinet Ministers resigning.{Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article44 1913-11-14 1273 (Reuter.) London, November 10. Mr. McKinnon Wood speaking at meeting at Edinburgh in fur era Home Rule for Scotland, said that' present method of conducting business is ridiculous. He establishment of a Scottish legislature a very wide franchise, including worn(Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article172 1913-11-14 1274 LI3HTNING STRIKES. (Reuter.) London, November 8. fhe Amalgamated Musicians Union, which is employing “lightning strike” methods, called out the orchestras at four music balls in London as the performances were beginning- One performance was abandoned; in the other three cases the itiike was settled. Fresh Trouble tn Dublin.(Reuter.) - 172 words
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Article53 1913-11-14 1274 Russian Premier Interviewed. (Reuter.) London, November 8. M. Kokovtsov, the Russian Premier, who ii now on a private visit to Paris, interviewed by the Temps, said he was confident that Greece like Servia would bow to the will of Europe and that Bulgaria would not rush into(Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article47 1913-11-14 1274 1). S. Preparations. (Reuter.) London, November 8. Eight American battleships are at Vera Cruz and 200 marines at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, have been ordered to be in reidiness for service in a southern climate. Preparations are being made to concentrate 2,50 J mxrines at Guantanamo.(Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article27 1913-11-14 1274 (Reuter.) Loudon, November 8. The X1,<00,000 West Australian loan bearing interest at has been underwritten for 97. The announcement has weakened various colonial loans.(Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article28 1913-11-14 1274 And the Rubber Crisis. (Reuter.) Brussels, November 8. lhe Congo Budget for 1914 shows a deficit of 20,000,009 francs largely due to the rubber crisis.(Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article20 1913-11-14 1274 (Reu'er.) London, November 8. oenor Felix Diiz has been arrested in I'Mi, charged with shooting one of his(Reu'er.) - 20 words
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Article185 1913-11-14 1274 Mr. Lloyd George At Middlesbrough. (Reuter.) »r T London, November 9. Lloyd George, speaking at Middlebrougb nnfoldßd the third instalment of hi. Land Campaign, Dealing «pecially with uil au districts he dwelt on the scandal n, overcrowding of the workmen's dwellings and said that it was intended(Reuter.) - 185 words
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Article29 1913-11-14 1274 (Reuter) London, November 9. At an extraordinary meeting of the Hamburg-America Steamship Company the proposal to increase the capital of the Company by 30,000,000 marks was adopted.(Reuter) - 29 words
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Article34 1913-11-14 1274 Total. £85,000 (Reuter.) London, November 8. The total of the Welsh M ine Disaster Funds amounts to £85,000. The exhibition uf the gifts at the Connaught-Fife w-d ling realised £2,350.(Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article27 1913-11-14 1274 (Reuter Pari®, November 1. A storm has compelled M. Daucourt, the French airman, to land at Chatalj t a few miles from Constantinople.(Reuter ) - 27 words
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Article103 1913-11-14 1274 London, 26th October. Mr. Arthur Baumann, who pre-UM at a meeting of the directors of the Rubber Companies on the 23rd in.t. write» to the TiJ> that the Rubber Growers Association is preparing a scheme of combination. Mr Baumann, m discus.ing th. senou, P' -Lon of103 words
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Article60 1913-11-14 1274 Sentence on Herr Brandt (Reuter.) London, November 8. Herr Brandt, he.id of Krupp* firm in Berlin, charged with bribing officials to betray military secrets, has been sentenced to font months’ iuq ris- nmmit which is regarded i.s having Iw en served during the remand. One of the(Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article40 1913-11-14 1274 (Reuter.) London, November 9 Mr. Herlwrt Samuel, Po>tmaster General, has appointed a committee to Consider the advisability of the State m iking provisions for research work in wireless telegraphy and possibly also in ordinary telegraphy and telephoning(Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article39 1913-11-14 1274 (Reuter.) Paris, November 8 The Minister of Finance is about to withdraw the loan X 10,000,000. for lailit.uv expenditure necessitated by the introduction of three years’ service and will introduce a new loan of £56,000,000.(Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article290 1913-11-14 1274 Reuter.) Concord (New Hampshire), November 8. Thaw, whose escape from the Asylum re centlv caused such a sensation, has been extradited to Now York State authoritiew Dr. A. 11. Keun, medical olliier, Malacca, has been granted leave of absence for twelve months. Mr. C F C Avre, Inspector( Reuter.) - 290 words
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Article1325 1913-11-14 1275 Sir John Anderson is coining into his own with a vengeance and now we find even the President of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners throwing 11 »wers at him, or his memorv. Out here the adage concerning the evil that in *n do might well be reversed, for, generally1,325 words
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Article1255 1913-11-14 1275 THE QUESTION OF WAGES. An extraordi ary general meeting of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association was held at the Chamber of Commerce this forenoon to consider, among other matters the recommendation put forward by the Batang Padang Planters Association that an effort be made to reduce wages throughout1,255 words
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Article764 1913-11-14 1276 —Malay Mail. Ander s on'wh"' l Ot t ,e P rtrait f S,r J -hn W brings home to u/ th G reruor pub‘ ic ials to the C'.’f moment X'‘'t"’ 1 S O'«« At the moment wec.n think of but five of aOT B. P e~_' n th—Malay Mail. - 764 words
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Article467 1913-11-14 1276 I b<* m.iT’a.p of Mr. Chu >h Thnan Son, of Messrs Teik Chin Co, Ltd. Ip h, brother of Mr. Chuah Theaq Lye, Manager (I rintmg Department) of the Criterion Press. Ltd, to M>t« Cheah Ah Thye, daughter of the lat.H M-. Cheah Fook, 'of Kam par,467 words
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Article1246 1913-11-14 1277 Whenever Penang or any section thereof is called upon to exercise its voting powers it seems to take an insane delight in aft >iding the critics an opportunity of restating, with some considerable show of truth, how utterly unfitted the inhabitants of this Settlement are to1,246 words
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Article271 1913-11-14 1277 UNIONIST EXULTATION. (Reuter,} Londan, November 10 Mr. Bonar Law has telegraphed the fol lowing message to Captain L. 0 \Vil 80 n the Unionist candidate who was returned for Reading “After Linlithgow the wonderful victory at Reading is a plain intimatim to the Government that their Irish nolicv(Reuter,} - 271 words
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Article134 1913-11-14 1277 Turkey’s Fresh Demands. (Reuter.) Athens, November 10. After numerous delays the Turkish peace delegates have received their lung-awaited instructions from Constantinople, but these have for the moment disappointed the hope of a speedy settlement a* the Porte not only ma 1 es no concessions but formulates fresh demands.(Reuter.) - 134 words
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Article67 1913-11-14 1277 Vancouver Strike. (Rewfei*.) Victoria, November 10. Two thousand labourers on the Vancouver Fort George Railway have struck minimum wage of S 4 per eight-boui y and the releaso of the miners imprisone during the recent strike. New Zealand Strike. Wellington. November JO. The Secretary of the Labour Fede™67 words
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Article1490 1913-11-14 1278 Great Speech by the Premier. Europe and the Balkans. Armaments and Trade. Mr. Churchill on the Navy. Increased Estimates for 1914, (Reuter.} London, November 10. At the annual Lord Mayor’s Banquet at the Guildhall on Saturday evening there was the usual brilliant company, including members of the1,490 words
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Article229 1913-11-14 1278 (Reuter.) Kieff, November I 1. The .Jew Beiliss, charged with ritual murder of a boy, has been acquitted. Kieff, Oct. 14. The old be/garwi in in, “Anna the Wolf,” the only person still living who is supposed to hove actually Beiliss seize Yusbchiusl.y, wm extinmel this morning(Reuter.) - 229 words
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Article120 1913-11-14 1279 FURTHER ACCOMMODATION. IMEPERATIVE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 4. Sir Arthur and Lidy Evelyn Young attended the prize-giving at St. Joseph’s Institution. The Rev. Bro. Michael, Director, outlined the progress made by the school and the year’s work, indicating that the admission had largely increased. Farther120 words
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Article84 1913-11-14 1279 {From Our Own Corresponded.) Singapore, November 11. The Singapore Municipal Commissioners further considered the Budget for 1914, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, the Presi ent, pointingout that the rise in the rates would come into force from January 1, 1914. Mr. Cheng Keng Lee inquired whether there was84 words
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Article111 1913-11-14 1279 (Reuter.) N-»w York, November 10 A te’egiam from M x.c > City ways that President Huerti, who appears to b« untn »vml by th represent !ti >u< of the United states, is a cousp cuou< ti;urs in the cafes and indulges in relax itiou in the company(Reuter.) - 111 words
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Article53 1913-11-14 1279 (Reuter) London, November 10. Lord Mayor’s Day was showery. The decorated streets were throngei and there was an unusually tine military display, also a representation of the Lord Mayor’s Show in the 17th century when the New River Scheme was completed. Sir Vansittart Bowater, the Lord Mayor,(Reuter) - 53 words
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Article46 1913-11-14 1279 Reuterj London, November 11. A wireless distress call has been received from the German transport Rhenania, bound for Dar-Es-Salam (German East Africa) with 300 troops. A later message however says that the Rhenania is safe and that she is making for Lisbon.( Reuterj - 46 words
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Article1089 1913-11-14 1279 Six Chinese Charged. Before Mr M. E Sherwood in the Third Court this morning s x Chinese were charged with being members of an unlawful society, trading under the Chop of tan Hop Sing at Prangin market. Mr. P. T. Allen, Assistant Protector of Chinese, prosecuted and1,089 words
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Article190 1913-11-14 1279 Progress of Construction. The building drawings of H M. S. Malaya have been furnished to Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth and Co, and the contract date for completion of tho vessel has been fixed as August 15, 1915. About 1,000 tons of structural material, together with several principal190 words
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Article590 1913-11-14 1280 SHOOTING IN THE GOVERNORGENERAL'S OFFICE. a.d.c. severely wounded. On Friday morning last, the 7th instant, a European named David, said to be the Agent of Koler Co., but to have formerly been a member of a touring company of variety artistes, paid a visit to the590 words
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Article921 1913-11-14 1280 th. n n ri l g rec,nt P 4 0 offieora n Chronicle «u omej up the situ..on .uec.uetly by tJlug that it i, U8 1( 5 to ,upp JS6 that fi ret d a a obtained tor th m rc salaries remain on the wretched U'k4rnoney sea921 words
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Article357 1913-11-14 1280 I<> the Editor of the Strait» Echo. Dear Sir, 1 welcome the decision of the planters to reduce the wages of the coolies working under th< j rn. These are the days of competition and not of sentimentally. These are the days of the principle of might is357 words
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Article1057 1913-11-14 1281 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, November 11. Il must be nearly three years since the police station in Kota Road, Taiping, was abandoned by the guardians of the peace. It lay idle for some months. Then somebody gave it a coat of paint without whitewashed it within and1,057 words
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Article252 1913-11-14 1281 At the time when Rubber Companies and rubber planters have to face the serious possibility of a continuance of the present price, or even of a further fall in prices, and when unemployment may be the fate of many Absistants and Managers, it may be of interest252 words
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Article423 1913-11-14 1281 MONDAY’S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, November 10 The following were the results cf the races at Kuala Lumpur: Race 1. Upraine 10 0 Flapper 1013 J 2 Chant H 9 3 Won by length; a length between second and third. Time 1 min 12|423 words
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Article609 1913-11-14 1282 CINTRA STREET MURDER. A Death Sentence. The hearing of the case against the Chinamm named Li Oug, who was charged with the murder of Ngaa Kiew and Ah Kan at 63 Cintra Street on August 26, was conchided yesterday evening when the prisoner was found guilty of murder609 words
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Article1545 1913-11-14 1282 ANNUAL GENERAL MEEriN Theannml general inMinevening Mr W JiT"? V( 3, r l ‘.r ■ng the Cb,.„." lh r ’Up' •''••••Py. forty.five n.en.bj R- HC^,V )ia U„ U hMr K K ’“V tUt ,he iCC unts »a<i la P 8l w aud circulated .uno,,. f 1,,, Ui«mlj«rs1,545 words
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Article459 1913-11-14 1283 The health of the Pope has been so precarious during the past year that many observers of the world’s life must have reflected upon the subject of his obituary. Defeating these expectations, Pius X. has celebrated the first decade of his pontificate and the Rome correspondent459 words
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Article37 1913-11-14 1283 Carrier- Baptist—At the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Pul) Tikus, by the Rev P. Perrichon, Mr. James Aloysius Carrier, son of Mr. Louis Carrier, to Miss Hilda Mary Baptist, daughter of Mr. Harry Baptist, of Taiping.37 words
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Article1201 1913-11-14 1283 Mons parturibat, gemi us immanes ciens, Eratgue in terris maxima expect dio, Af ille murem peperit, which is. being interpreted, A mountain was in labour, sending forth dreadful groans, and there was in the districts the highest expectation. But after all, it, brought forth a mouse.” We have1,201 words
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Article256 1913-11-14 1284 BRITISH YOUTH AND MILITARY TRAINING. (Reuter.) London, November 11. Colonel Schumacher, at Deal, presented the Imperial Challenge Shield to the Marine Cadet Corps. The King wrote congratulating the Corps on its consistent success iu the Corps competition during the past four years, which shows that the(Reuter.) - 256 words
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Article89 1913-11-14 1284 Aaglo-Japanese Relations. (Reuter.) London, November 11. At the Guildhall Banquet the Japanese Ambassador iu London, responding on behalf of the diplomatists, said “The relations between our two allied countries have never been so s itisfactory and co dial as at present and we are determined to be(Reuter.) - 89 words
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Article271 1913-11-14 1284 PUBLIC EXCITEMENT. 1284 Kieff, Novemlrer 11. Injury which the Jew B-vli-s on t J ar^e °f ritual murder returned the ollowmg verdict: “Beyliss is not guiltv but Works ler CoUJmitte lat tU Z ltsdf Counsel for the defence protested against the mention of the Zr,t> It Works1284 - 271 words
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Article133 1913-11-14 1284 LARKINISM AND CARSONISM. A STUPID BLUNDER (Reuter.) London, November 12. The Cabinet met to-day, in connection with which the papers state that several Cabinet Ministers are convinced that the imprisonment of Lukin in Dublin for sedition was one of the most important factors at. the by-elections.(Reuter.) - 133 words
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Article76 1913-11-14 1284 Reuter.) London, November 11. Mr. W J Bryan has conferred with the diplomats and informed them of the steps whi h the Uni’'* I States ha* taken in Mexico. 'lhe diplomats have telegraphed fully to their Governments regarding the matter. A Run on Two Bank». A telegram( Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article47 1913-11-14 1284 Presentation to Lady Seott. (Reuter Loudon, Novemlier 11. The Royal Geographic d Society h«s presented special Antarctic medals t<» Lady Scott, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs Oates, and Mrs. Bowels, to all of whom a in' d.d of the I'ali tn Geographical .Society was a'so presented.(Reuter ) - 47 words
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Article70 1913-11-14 1284 Flection of a Mulatto. (Reuter.) London, November 11. Mr. A rcher, an English-born mulatto, who is a. Progressive has been elected Mayor of Battersea. In a speech replying to the objectors of bis appointment from the point of view of colour he said I am proud(Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article26 1913-11-14 1284 (Reuter.) Lon ion, November 12. 11® Sufiragettes blew up with bombs the House at Alexandra Park, Mmches--5r < kid burned a mansion near Bristol.■ ♦ (Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article120 1913-11-14 1284 Stock Exchange Action. (Renter.) Loudon, November 12. At a Stock Exchange Committee meeting to-day it was decided to su-poid for live years the well-known j bbers, Haybourn and Croft, in connection with the introduction of American Marcums to the English market. The decision severely condemns the manner(Renter.) - 120 words
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Article55 1913-11-14 1284 No Change. (Reuter.) London, Novemler 12. The following was the result of the byelection at Keighley. S. 0. Buckmister (Liberal) M-W Viscount Lascelles (Unionist) 3,*52 Bland (Labour)... The figures at the last General Election O. Buck master (I/Ural) W. N. Acworth (Uuioi i 4) 3, r 42(Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article38 1913-11-14 1284 (Reuter.) London, Noveml er 11 I’he strike at Wellington is weakening slightly. Many vessels are unloading and various employees are resuming work, the summary punishment of the strikers having h id a salutary effect.(Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article33 1913-11-14 1284 (Reuter.) London, November 11. Lightning strikes < f the orchestras of five music halls in London took place yesterday evening and the performances had to lej conducted with a piano accompaniment.(Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article31 1913-11-14 1284 (Reuter.) Athens, Novemlssr 12. The Greek and Turkish Peace delegatehave initialled the compromise setthrnent, 11. e chief feature of which is a reference ot the various differences to arbitration.(Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article62 1913-11-14 1285 COOLIES WAGES. U’ruwi Our Own Correspondent A Kuala Lumpur, November 12. The Kajang District P-antera Association held a meeting at which the question of coolies wages was discussed A resolution was unanimously adopted that the maximum rates for Tamils from January 1 next yeai be 33 cts per day62 words
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Article72 1913-11-14 1285 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, November 12. At the meeting of the Municipal Commission Mr. Dean questioned the vote of §3,000 for the maintenance of two motor cars for the Engineer’s Department, pointing out that the Commissioners had decided not to supply cars. The Presi lent72 words
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Article131 1913-11-14 1285 Penang. At the rubber auction of the Penang Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association 24,707 lb. were offered for sale and 2 2,882 lb. were sold a* the following prices Sheet Smoked $lll to $129 Unsmoked $lOB $ll6 Crepe No. 1 *ll9 $123 No 2 $lO6 No. 3 No.131 words
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Article27 1913-11-14 1285 (Reuter.) London, November 11, The Rum nian I■’.% loan of £9,900,000 has been is-ued of hieh £’.,980,000 will be offered in England at 91.(Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article24 1913-11-14 1285 LWer) London, November 11. The Aushaban G van men 1 has contributed £2 009 towards tie Welsh Mine Disaster Fund.( LWer) - 24 words
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Article43 1913-11-14 1285 A World’s Challenge. Reuter,) Paris, November 11*. Jack Johnson, the heavy-weight Champion, lias issued a Woild’s Ch blunge to fi_ht anv one for stakes ranging from £4,000 to £B,OCO. He is particularly anxious to meet Langford, Jeannette or Moran( Reuter,) - 43 words
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Article50 1913-11-14 1285 (Reuter.) Melbourne, November 1 1. The Aurora has sailed for the Antarctic to pick the Mawson Expedition. On August 7, after a month of silence, Dr. Mawson sent a message to the effect that he had just repaired his wireless mast which was damaged in a hurricane(Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article318 1913-11-14 1285 -T.O.M. And the Chancellor's Explanation. (Reuter.) London, November 11. Mr. Lloyd George, asked for his opinion about the result of the Rjading by-electido said: No one who un lerstands the condition of Reading will think anything of the result. Mr. K. Kondo, Export Manager of the Dai Nippon Brewery-T.O.M. - 318 words
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Article493 1913-11-14 1285 SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting of the Municipal (J om mission was held at the Mumcipal Offices yesterday afternoon at wh ch the following gentlemen were present.- Mr. W (President), Mr. P. T. Allen, Mr John Mitchell, Mr Yeoh Guan Seok and Mr Lim E )w Hong, with493 words
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Article887 1913-11-14 1286 In Bangkok there is weeping and wailing aQ d gnashing of teeth for the s s Jutlandia, which left Copenhagen for Siam about the beginning of October, broke a propeller en route. Her arrival will thus be delayed at least six weeks, and she is expected about the887 words
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Article288 1913-11-14 1286 Carrier Baptist. At the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Pulo Tikus, this morning th-* marriage was solemnised of Mr. Jam is Carrier, third son of Mr. Louis Carrier, to Miss Hilda Mary aptist, daughter of Mr. Harry Baptist, < f Taiping, the Rev. Father Perricbon officiating The bride,288 words
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Article63 1913-11-14 1286 lb Lunas restate 'The Taiping Rubber Estates, Ltd.... 4,/< 0 From Monday s Jf. D. C: The ex-Viceroy of tianton with hi- family arrived from Penang ye.-t r<lay by the mildav expres-. They were met at the -tation bv many of the well-know n Chine-e ot i|xd?63 words
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Article1033 1913-11-14 1286 REPORT OF Sbß-COMMITTEF. Ve hive received from Me-*s Brown, Phill’p-., an 1 Stewart, Secretarc s of the Penang hamber of a copv of the rep» rt of the su > committee appointed at the meeting of the Cb uniter in August to consider tod report on the1,033 words
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201 1913-11-14 1287 A Sympathetic Executive We understand that the planters of the Bagan Datoh district of Lower Perak are more than pleased with the results of the visit of the Chief ecretary last week. ir Edward Brockman put m a hard day’s work walkin round the201 words
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Article4391 1913-11-14 1287 SIKH APPEAL CASE. Important Principle Uphe'd. All Convictions Quashed. His Lordship Mr. Justice W. W Fisher delivered judgment yesterday morning iu the casein which a numbar of Sikhs of th i Police Force, who were pul to gund t lie premises of Chop Chip Eng in Beach4,391 words
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Article1359 1913-11-14 1289 Proceedings at Friday s Meeting. A meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee wis held at Kuala Lumpur on November 7. There were present the Acting Controller of Labour (Mr E S. Hose) in chair, the Director of Public Works (Mr. J Trump), and the Hou. Mr. E B.1,359 words
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Article253 1913-11-14 1290 We have to thank the Honourable Resi-dent-Councillor for the following particulars of the Penang Hills Railway The Railway commences at a point about 800 yards from the junction of Ayer Etam and Government Hill Roads and ends on the South side of the spur on which Strawberry253 words
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Article132 1913-11-14 1290 A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Andrew’s Cathedra), on Friday, the contracting parties being Miss Lily Ayris, of Anerley, London, who arrived in the morning by the P. and O. Sardinia, and Mr. J. W. Gillman, the manager of See Kee Rubber Estates, Negri Sembilan. The bride132 words
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642 1913-11-14 1290 "'ENDING UP RESOLUTION ADOPTED. inJ' b^ P G tP °r ne<l traor 1 nar v S eneral Pul i p Uingkawi ai,.l Kuala Pandan Rubber Estates. Ltd. f or t considering the advisibdity of thl Compant uo.ng into liquidation was held at642 words
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Article1125 1913-11-14 1290 Perhaps the most convincing reason in the |>*tition of the F M.O. Railways suborcina'ts, published in this pap t a few day® ago, for an improvement m the scale of wages that low obtains in that branch of th <ruVHiiuitTit service, is lhe list1,125 words
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588 1913-11-14 1291 TOKENS OF GOODWILL. t/rowi Our Own Correspondent,} Alor Star, November 12. Mr. Meadows Frost, who is leaving Alor Star almost immediately to fake up the duties of Registrar of Titles, Perak, in the F.M S has been during the past few weeks the588 words
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Article1270 1913-11-14 1291 Jujitsu is a game at whi h two can pl ay Recently the Straits police have been learn-’ mg the holds and throws most assiduously and several have become quite proficient— at the cost of various bruises, contusions abrasions on various parts of their bodies but up in1,270 words
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Article135 1913-11-14 1292 damages against the “STRAITS TIM IS.” (Prom Out Own Correspondent). r Ipob, November 13. The action for damages for libel brought by Mr. F. 0 B Dennys, lately manager of the Kota Bah roe Rubber E Rates °Ltd against ths Straits Times was concluded in the135 words
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Article125 1913-11-14 1292 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, November 13. The action brought against Mr. D G. Robertson by Mr. Loke Chow Thye, who is claim ng §lO,OOO damages for an alleged libel, advanced a stage further yesterday. When counsel for the''efence ha 1 spoken on the125 words
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Article96 1913-11-14 1292 Rejection of Bill by the Duma. (Reuter St Petersburg, November 12. The Duma has rejectel by 152 votes to 92 the motion of the constitutional Democrats to confer equd civil rights on everyone in Russia The Democrats urged that so long as the Jews did not(Reuter ) - 96 words
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Article77 1913-11-14 1292 Mr. J. Dillon at f lymouth. (Reuter.) London, November 12. Mr J. Dillon, Nationalist member for Ea«t May sp aking at Plymouth, dep'.ored the tendency towards a Lib-Lab split which meant great dan.er ahead for both parties He reiterated that the exclusion of any part of(Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article150 1913-11-14 1292 SELECTED TELEGRAPH NEWS. I’ba I’r.inor i. negotiating with the Japanese Minister in Peking for the pstabp«hment of a hank with a mixed Chinese and Japanese capital I he Chinese Ambassador in America has Ulegriphed the Cental Government saying that the American capitalists are wiimg to make China a150 words
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Article33 1913-11-14 1292 (Reuter.) London, Novomlier 12. Ihe music lull o-chestras dispute has Irion settled, and the qneitiou of the employment ot n in unionists has been referred to Sir George A-k with.(Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article38 1913-11-14 1292 (Reuter) London, NovemUr 13. Ihe super-Dn-ilnoujlit, Renbow, was launched by Lady Randolph Churchill at. Glasgow. She is a vessel of 25,00) tons with a speed of 21 knots. She carries ten 13 5 guns.(Reuter) - 38 words
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Article136 1913-11-14 1292 /N ufrrj Washington, November 13. 'lhe United States is seeking the acquiescence of the Powers in its policy of discouraging the granting of financial aid to President, Huerta. The U S auhoritis |o. v that a few wevks of financial isolation would force President Huerta into retirement,(/N ufrrj - 136 words
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Article66 1913-11-14 1292 Rumoured Release. (R liter London, November 12. It is understood that th». Cabinet y.-n’er-day considered the convr tion of Larkin. The general be'iefis tint Larkin will shortly be released. Mr A Hendersou, Lab »ur member for Barnard t’astle division of Durham, Mr G J Wardle, Labour(R liter ) - 66 words
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Article281 1913-11-14 1293 THE CHANCELLOR AT THE NATIONAL LIBERAL CL' B (Reuter.) London, November 12. At the National Liberal Club banquet to the Land Enquiry Committee Mr. Lloyd George, who presided, paid a tribute to the compilers of the greatest work on the land system ever published. He said(Reuter.) - 281 words
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Article28 1913-11-14 1293 (Reuter.) Stockholm, November 12. The Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to Professor (Lines of Leyden and that for chemistry to Professor Werner of Zurich.(Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article76 1913-11-14 1293 Loss of Life and Property. (Reuter.) Ottawa, November 12. There have been many disasters in the lakes owing to the gale, the most serious being the capsizing of a steamer in Lake Huron in which the crew of twenty perished. Cleveland (Ohio), November 12. Twenty-one inches of snow(Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article26 1913-11-14 1293 (Reuter.) Wellington, November 13. Six of the strike 1* aders hav, been chtrged with using seditious languige and bid has beei refused.(Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article50 1913-11-14 1293 (Reuter.) Hobart, November 12. The death has taken place, at the age of 67, of Sir John George Davies, K.c.M.G,, Speaker of the S ate Parliament, Tasmania, since 1903. The death has taken placs of Lady Strathcona. Before her marriage to the present Baron she was Miss Isabella Hardisty.(Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article38 1913-11-14 1293 P. O. Dividend. (Reuter.) London, November 13. The P. 0. Company has declared a dividend of 6| on the deferred stock with a bonus of 5 making a total of 15 on the deferred stock for the year.(Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article30 1913-11-14 1293 I Reuter.) Paris, November 12. The famous aviator, Captain Lagarde, has been killed. His machine, which was caught in an eddy, fell, crushing him to death.I Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article376 1913-11-14 1293 Kuala Lumpur D. P A. Meeting. The Kuala Lumpur District Planters’ Association, at a m Q etiug last Sunday presided over by the Hon. Mr. E. B. Skinner, adopted the following resolution That this Association is in favour of the following maximum rates being paid to labourers:376 words
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Article2005 1913-11-14 1293 i.-TO.M. COLLEEN ’’-“ALERT” COLLISION. lhe marine en.uiry into th« between lhe Colleen and the Alert wh °J took place on Oc'ober 24 ju,t outiicktta eytuary of the Prye River resulting U Colleen sinking aud the loss of several hv.T was held in the Governor’s Office thisi.-TO.M. - 2,005 words
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Article192 1913-11-14 1294 A correspondent, who doubtleis me.ns well, «cuds us the following and says that bethinks such a gues«mg competition would help to p >pularize the Echo We print it as received while repudiating all liability in connection with it. Time—tub Present. Language Ac. I. She is a192 words
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Article432 1913-11-14 1294 Io THE EbITOR OF THE .S'. F. Dear Sir,—Will you or any mombe. of the Local Bar be good enough to tell us through the medium of your paper whether a Barrister from India or elsewhere in the British Empire can be engaged to appear immediately in432 words
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Article715 1913-11-14 1295 St. Xavier’s R. C vs. Eastern Athletic Union. These clubs met on the Esplanade yesterday evening to play off their fixture under the auspicies of the League. The Xavierians to a great extent had the monopoly of the attack and won the match by an od i goal.715 words
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235 1913-11-14 1295 (Revised to December, 1915.) The following fixtures have been arranged and agreed to by the various Clubs concerned. These arrangements come into force from the be r inning of 1914 Chinese New Year, January 26, 1914, between Singapore and N. tembilan at Singapore. Chineie New Year, January235 words
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Article31 1913-11-14 1295 The following are the results of the ties played off yesterday Championship. Dunn beat Wemyss 21 —l3. Championship Pairs. Heaps and Haslam w o from Dennys and Craig.31 words
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Article80 1913-11-14 1295 —MM. Ghastly Surprise for Players. Kuala Lumpur golfers who took advantage of .the public holiday on Monday to being their game early, had a ghastly surprise when they readied the third green for there, hanging by the neck, from a neighbouring tree, was the dead body—MM. - 80 words
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Article268 1913-11-14 1295 October, played for ditions, resulted as follows 1 6 COQ JB. Mair (winner) bioK» n W. M. Dodds qi lessl H 7n ett A. S. Evens (scratch) 93 Says I uesday’s Free Press Many of the older residents in thn O i and the Federated Malay States268 words
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Article117 1913-11-14 1295 Penang, November 14. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) Loudon, Demand Bank 2/4j\ 4 months’ sight Bauk 2/4|| 3 Credit 2/4j 3 Documentary 2/4}} Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 173| 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 173| Moulmein, Demand t’auk 173 3 days’ sight Private 175| Madras, Demand117 words
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Article119 1913-11-14 1295 Gold Leaf $64.40 Black Pepper 15.— sellers White Pepper 27-g sales Trang Pepper 24 -nominal Cloves Mace ...120 nominal Pickings J. Nutmegs 110 s rNo 1 6.10 sales Sugar 2 I Basket 5 Copra (miied) i Tabbun Soonde Gutta Susu 20XRambong 12JJ- India Rubber 220, h Rattans 1120 Coarse119 words
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