Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 March 1904

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1 8 Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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    22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. NEW SERIES. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 50. VOL. LXIL MONDAY, 7th MARCH, 1904. Price 20 Cents.
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    The States Day by Day.
    1003 3 t I'roin Our Oivn Correspondent».) SELANGOR. Kuala Lumpur 4th March 1904. G. T. Hare c m.g., the Acting Pro t()r 0 Chinese 8. 8. and Secretary for fliineso affairs, F. M. S., is on a visit here connection with the Resident’s conference which is now
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    The Social World.
    720 3 Mr. Beerbohm Tree’s School of Acting is now ready to receive students. Elocution voice-production and fencing will be taught t e>e. Only those students who possess special aptitude will be accepted in the dramatic class, and if afterwards they are judged unsuitable for the profession, their fees
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    Mems from the Mail.
    262 3 £12,000 Damages. M. Blariaux, a Belgian judge, who brought an action against the Egyptian Government for wrongful dismissal, has been awarded £12,000 damages. The reason assigned for dismissal was that M. Blariaux w r as suffering from locomotor ataxy. Utilising Motor Fines. Enough money having been
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    £10,000 IN NOTES GONE.
    373 3 Mysterious Theft at the Hotel Metropole. A remarkable theft of bank-notes is reported to have occurred at the Hotel Metripole. A Yorkshire visitor staying there was robbed of £lO,OOO in £l,OOO banknotes. The Daily Chronicle says that one afternoon the gentleman proceeded to tho Bank of
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    Shipping Notices, Exchange, Share List and Markets.
    635 3 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. 4 Lady Weld, Brit., st-., 242, Treweeke, 6-3-04, from T. Anson, general, Co. Vidar, Brit, str., 191. Crichton, 6-3-04, from Deli, general, Koe Guan. Jin Ho, Brit., str., 110, Hastrup. 6-3 04, from Langkat general, Beng Kee. Pulo Rimau, Brit., str.,
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    General Ian Hamilton In Colombo.
    674 3 Ceylon Observer. THE BRITISH ATTACHE TO THE RUSSIAN FORCES. Interview with General Sir lan Hamilton k.c.b., d.s.o. Ou Reuter announced that General Sir lan Hamilton had been appointed to the Russian forces as military attache. Sir lan was in Colombo on the 24th ult., a
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      725 3 por Sale, Wanted, &c. everyday except Saturday; O’s N.C.O's ai® NOTICE. Dnnnnir lintoPl’Q urged to take every advantage of this course of J- t V illUlvu instruction. Fall in sharp at 7 a.m. Drees Drill ATIEWS of Penang, Singapore, Perak order, Helmets, V Selangor, and Sumatra. (By Order) Photos enlarged,
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      221 3 Marine Boilers and Engines FOR SALE. The Tanjong Pagar Dock Company have the following Launch Engines and Boilers in stock ready for immediate Delivery. ENGINES. sets in. in. in. in. 3 Compound Non-Condensing 7J<tll by 7 4 8 &13 by 10 2 Surface Condens. 7 13} by 8 2 M
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      93 3 HOW TO STOP A COUGH. A simple but effective remedy is tho following Breathing through the nostrils, inhale a full breath as slowly as is possible without causing fatigue. Expel the breath in the same manner and repeat tho operation ten times. This will stop tho coughing for about a
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    THE WEEK.
    72 4 Monday. 7th:— Highwater 4-40 a.m. and 11-15 p.m. Tuesday, Bth: Highwater 5-30 a.m. and 5-55 p.m. Wednesday, 9th Highwater 6-20 a.m. and 6-45 p m. Thursday 10th:— Highwater 7-10 a.m. and 7-35 p.m. Friday, 11th: Ordinary Meeting, Municipal Commissioners, 3 p.m. Highwater 8 00 a.m. and 8-25 p
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    Monday, 7th March, 1904.
    828 4 In an editorial, the Upper Burma Gazette draws attention to a decidedly important matter. Many persons have been saying among themselves that for lighting purposes the days of the big men-of-war have gone by. We incline, to think there is truth and reason in this and
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    Straits Intelligence.
    952 4 Exchange to day is quoted at. 1.11. Tin is quoted to-day at $74.50 —Business done. An interesting article on the Penang Con'e t has been held over till tomorrow on account of pressure on our space. The output of the Troujh Mines Limited for February was Pcs 1857-51,
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    NEW GOPENG LIMITED.
    134 4 There being a number uf shares in the i b )ve Conqa >y held local'y, the following report shou d piove of interest.— The main pipe line, about 4 miles, is now laid and also 34- miles of the ditch line c mpleted to the Meioko River,
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    PENANG VOLUNTEER’S RIFLE MEETING.
    203 4 The following competitions were fired off yesterday morning at 7 o’clock 1. The Pritchard Prize. Open to Second and Third Class Shots and Recruits. Pte Duxbury “A Coy. 1 Bugler J. M. Chill B Coy. 2. 2. The Fernhill Challenge Plate. Open to Marksmen and First
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    TIN.
    256 4 £126 10s. three months.— Mining Journal b'eb. The statistics published on Monday showed a large increnso in the visible supply, and the bear clique took this opportunity to depress prices. America has been the chief supporter of the market, the home trade being quiet. Although the recent heavy buying
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    The Straits and the War
    649 4 THE “BINGO iMARU" The N. Y. K. liner Bingo M a ril I remembered as being the’ last l)9 I Japan mail packet to pass Penan/ to London. Tho Tamba Maru wbU j lowed her a fortnight later was I from Singapore to Japan. The
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    PENANG CRICKET CLUB.
    57 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following ties have been arranged for Wednesday, 9th March Mixed Double Hadicap. Mrs. Jamieson C. Bradbery vs. Miss Tozer W. C. A. Dainton. Single Handicap—Class A. A. G. Anthony Vs. Winner of M. H. Graham P. J. Sproule. L. A. Blackmiro vs. Winner
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    To the Fallen Brave.
    197 4 A War Office gr<mt for the restoratio 'of the burial ground at Atbara, Egypt, will allow of the erection of a headstone to t'i'oh of the soldiers who fell in that bat le. In South Africa the Guild of Loyal Woiu-'ii 3 do ng a noble
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  • THE WAR.
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      Japanese Troops.
      47 5 CROSSING THE MOUNTAINS. terrible hardships, many PERISH. [Our Exclusive Service.] London, 7tb March. A body of ‘2,500 Japanese, who landed at Plaksin Bay, attempted to cross the mountains between Korea and Manchuria. They suffered terrible hardships, and were compelled to abandon the march. Many perished.
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      Russian Refugees.
      51 5 JOIN THEIR COMRADES AT SAIGON. AND RETURN TO RUSSIA ON PAROLE. [Our Exclusive Service.] Singapore, 7th March. 'Hie refugees aboard the Italian man-of-war EUxi will join their comrades at Saigon, whence they will proceed to Colombo. The whole of the Russian refugees will then return to Russia on
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      Vladivostock Bombarded.
      75 5 NO DAMAGE DONE. LYDDITE SHELLS FAIL TO EXPLODE. [ReuteTs Service.] London, 7th March. A telegram from St. Petersburg states that a bombardment of A ladivostock occured at 1-25 p.m. on the afternoon of the 6th instant, when five Japanese battleships and two cruisers were firing all their guns
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      Russian Batteries Do Not Reply,
      39 5 AWAIT CLOSER APPROACH OF ENEMY. JAPANESE SHIPS RETIRE. [Reuter's Service.] London, 7th March. The Russian batteries did not reply to the lire. They patiently awaited a closer approach of the enemy, who, however. retired.
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      Cold at Vladivostock.
      27 5 JAPANESE SHIPS COVERED WITH ICE. [Reuter's Service.] Loudon, 7th March. The Japanese ships engaged in the bombardment of A ladivostock were covered with ice.
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      Russians Volunteering.
      36 5 CORPS OF IRREGULARS FORMING. [Reuter's Service.] London, 7th March. Considerable numbers of Russians are volunteering at A ladivostock, and one man is being selected from every two farms. Corps of irregulars are also forming.
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      Wirennius’ Squadron.
      41 5 SAILS FOR CADIZ. WILL JOIN THE BALTIC FLEET. [Reuter's Service.] London, sth March. Admiral AA’irennius’ Squadron sails from Port Said for Cadiz to-day. It will remain about the Meditteranean Sea, where the Baltic fleet will join it in June.
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      Torpedo Boats at Port Said.
      30 5 IN A DEPLORABLE STATE. [Reuter's Service.] London, sth Alai ch. The torpedo boats are in a deplorable state, and remain at Port Said foi repairs.
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      Russians Retiring to the Railway.
      53 5 TO ARREST JAPANESE ADVANCES. [Reuter's Service.] London, sth March. Reuter, wiring from sa j? that owing to the impossibillty of defending the coast until a ia n retire the Russians are preparing upon the main railway so as to defend any engagement inland, and o
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      The Dmitri Donskoi.
      28 5 HER CONDITION PITIABLE. [Renter’s Service.] London, sth March. The Dmitri Donskoi is in a pitiable condition, and the whole squadron shows a lack of efficiency.
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      Russian Generals’ Headquarters.
      30 5 TO BE AT MUKDEN. [Renter's Service.] London, sth March. It h-u b en definitely decided that Gĕneral Kur «patkin’s and Admiral Alexieffs head-quarters will be at Mukden.
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      The Thibet Mission.
      178 5 LIEUTENANT TWISS’ MISSION A GOOD REPORT. [Oar Exclusive Service.] Rangoon. sih March. Lieutenant Twiss who was deputed to make the journey from Chumbi to Phari via Kbambu valley, has returned to Chumbi after an interesting journey. He reports that the villages en route are decimated with smallpox
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      A New Mullah.
      33 5 RAISES THE STANDARD OF REVOLT. Reuter's Sctvi<c.] L union, sth March. Reuter, wiring from Aden, says that a new Mullah of tbe Ogaden tribe has raised the standard of revolt.
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      Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand.
      43 5 TOWN SUBMERGED. RESIDENTS TAKE REFUGE IN SHIPS. [Our Exclusive Service.] London, 7th March. The town of Opotike, in New Zealand, has been submerged by a volcanic eruption. The residents fled for refuge aboard the ships in the bay.
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      The Fifth Test Match.
      90 5 AUSTRALIA SCORES 247. ENGLAND 2 WICKETS FOR 4 RUNS. [Our Exclusive Service.] Singapore, 7th March. The fifth test match has commenced. Australia scored ‘206 runs with the loss of five wickets. Trumper made 88 in brilliant style, Duff 9, Hill 16, Noble 29, Gehrs 3, McAlister
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      THE WAR.
      445 5 [Sowh China Morning Post.] RUSSIAN COMMANDER. Shanghai, Feb. 24, General Denjewich has been appointed to tbe command of the Russian troops in Liaotung. General Stoessel is commanding at PortArthur. THE MANDJOUR. Refuses to Leave. Shangai. Feb. 22. A press representative hag interviewed the commander of the Russian cruiser
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    General Cable News
    207 5 Hongkong Telegraph.] BIG FIKE AT CANTON. Canton, 24th February. Fire broke out at four o’clock this morning on the Canal Road, at the back of the Shamien and spread with alarming rapidity. Much property has already been destroyed, and the fire is still burning. Extra precautions have
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    Shanghai to St. Petersburg.
    1404 5 BY THE TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY. BY “A PENANGITE.” Tbe following diary of a Straits resident who travelled last year by the great Russian railway across Siberia, will be read with interest, particularly at the pi esent time, when tbe completion of that railway makes it such an
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  • Obituary
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    89 5 Obituary. COUNT WALDERSEE DEAD. [/folder's Service.] London, 7th March. Count Waldersee, who was Commander of the allies in China in 1901, is dead. [Count Waldersea was born in 183 J. He entered the Prussian Army in 1850, and served in tbe campaigns of 1866 and 1870. He was A D.C.
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