Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 June 1904

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 131. VOL. LXII. WEDNESDAY, 15th JUNE, 1904. PRICE 20 CENTS.
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1226 2 Programme for Autumn Meeting, 1904. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 26th July, IQO41. The Maiden Plate. Value $5OO. —A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale (lOst.) An allowance of 141bs. to all ex-Griffiiis. Entrance, $lO. Distance, one mile. 2. First Griffin Race. Value $4OO and $lOO to
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    ECONOMY OF CHINESE LABOUR.
    2095 3 uxoriously inclined.—E. H. Parker, in the China Mail. WHY THE COOLY WILL BENEFIT SOUTH AFRICA. A HONGKONG OPINION. Tn the three successive winters of 1839, 1870, and 1871 it was my lot to travel a bove 2,500 miles on horseback in the province of Chihli and
    uxoriously inclined.—E. H. Parker, in the China Mail.  -  2,095 words
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    THE TRIP OF THE “VORONEZH."
    293 3 EXCITING TIMES IN THE STRAITS. Several Russian journals give further particulars of the adventurous voyage of the steamer “Voronezh” of the Russian Volunteer Fleet, which we recently reported as having arrived at Odessa from the Far East after an adventurous voyage. The Captain learned at
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    EUROPEANISATION OF CHINA.
    328 3 HIGH CHINESE OFFICIALS ON A WORLD TOUR. According to our Ceylon contemporaries, a party of Chinese officials arrived in the island by the Malta from the Far East, and continued their voyage to England by the Himalaya.” The party, which consists of eight Chinese, is accompanied by
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    TO-DAY’S SUMMARY.
    79 4 War news is scant. A Japanese chartered steamer has exploded. The final attack on Port Arthur is imminent. When Port Arthur falls Earl Percy admits that the British lease of Wei-hai-wei expires. A series of murders and an impudent gang robbery are reported from Taiping. The Chinese of
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    Wednesday, 15th June, 1904.
    1334 4 Cobdenites, and the rest of the weakkneed Free Trade crew, are luxuriating over a theory that Mr. Balfour has betrayed Mr. Clramberlain ami that the Fiscal Reform movement is as dead as the Dodo. Purblind politicians, deaf to history, would still keep the Mother country toiling
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    THE FUTURE OF RUBBER.
    951 4 LONDON OPINION FALLS FOUL OF CEYLON VIEWS. WILL RUBBER DROP TO 2/6 The India Rubber World, a purely trade journal representing the Caoutchouc, Gutta percha, Asbestos and allied industries,” to quote from its title page, takes the Times of Ceylon to task for expressing surprise at
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    FROM EAST AND WEST.
    388 4 of honours a e concerned.— Sun, ?<ew York. NOTES AND NOTIONS FROM TRf WORLD’S PRESS. Evacuation —at Last. Those persons who doubted the sinn r v of Russia’s promise to evacuate M;vi' l| Ul .r are looking rather foolish to-day. A Globular Goak. Little Englanders are
    of honours a-e concerned.—Sun, ?<ew York.  -  388 words
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    London Day By Day.
    422 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Al ay 24. An advertisement with the object of pushing the circulation of The Times occupies the front page of to-day’s Daily Mail. The times have changed indeed 1 Rouge Flambe is to be the popular ware of the immediate future,
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    BRITAIN AND PORT ARTHUR.
    61 5 r the stronghold falls. WE LOSE WEi-HAI-WEI. HIE end of the lease. Keuter’s Service.] London, loth June. Id the House of Commons Mr. Henry \orinan. M. I’., asked whether the lease Wi'ihai'vei terminates immediately the occupy Port Arthur. Earl Percy .'ijed that by the convention of
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    TOGO REPORTS ALL WELL.
    96 5 l\p\M&gt;E SUCCESSES DURING THE PAST WEEK. MANY RUSSIAN REVERSES. [Reuter’s Special.] London, 14th June. Heutcr from Tokio states that Admiral j in I&gt;*s despatches describes the operaof the lleet since 6th June, including I, rtiibar.hnents on the western coast of ]-ritung. lie men;ions that the bombard!Cnt
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    PORT ARTHUR’S TROUBLES.
    82 5 HfssiAXS ATTEMPT WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EROM CHEFOO. FINAL ASSAULT IMMINENT. [Ota Exclusive Service.] Singapore, loth June. The Japanese Consul protests against the installation of wireless telegraphic .natus at the Russian consulate, Chefoo, i h was to be used to communicate with Port Arthur. on Sunday the attaches, war
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    SUBMARINES FOR JAPAN.
    43 5 PRIVATEBUYING FROM AMERICA. KUROKIJSTILL VICTORIOUS. [Reuter’s Service.! London. 14th June. A Telegram from New York states that submarine vessel Protector has been privately sold to Japan, and is now proling thither on board a Norwegian ship, with two American instructors.
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    WITH GENERAL KUROKI.
    37 5 JAPANESE SUCCESSFUL SKIRMISHES. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 14th June. Reuters correspondent wiring from General Kuroki's headquarters via Fusan states that at present the only hostilities arc daily outpost skirmishes in which ’lm -lapanese are victors.
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    RUSSIA CALLS UPON RESERVES.
    26 5 'IXTY-ONE DISTRICTS TO SUPPLY MEN. [Reuter's Service.] London, loth June. Russian reserves from sixty-one districts 111 various provinces have been called out.
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    JAPANESE STEAMER EXPLODES.
    85 5 TWENTY persons killed. jOuit Exclusive Service.] Kobe, 14th June. Ihe Japanese chartered steamer '1 "'lutknmaru has exploded while laying Hums. I’wenty persons were killed. t Router from Tokio states that the "’Hiiqiort Taihokamaru while laying mines die entrance to Bort Arthur exploded nin killing 19 persons injuring
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    THE GOVERNOR’S TOUR.
    304 5 HOW THE CHINESE OF KINTA WILL WELCOME HIS EXCELLENCY. MEETING YESTERDAY. [IROM Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, 15th June. A successful meeting of Perak Chinese was held yesterday ami arrangements made for the Governor’s visit. It was decided to present two addresses in Chinese and English, the former
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    THE ENGLISH TURF.
    69 5 Al ER RY ANDREW WINS THE ASCOT STAKES. BETTING ON THE HUNT CLUB. i Reuter's Special.] Lon I m, 15th June. Result of the Ascot Stakes Merry Andrew 1 Pure Gold 2 Pradelia 3 Betting for the Hunt Cup 10 to 1 against M&lt;’layr, 100 to 9
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    HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS.
    59 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London, loth June. Aden has been declared plague infected. The Ottawa Cabinet has discussed the case of Alajor General the Earl of Dundonald, and is understood to have decided to cancel the appointment made by him. In consequence of recent threats against Lord Alilner
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    CRIME IN PERAK.
    165 5 ANOTHER MURDER AND GANG ROBBERY. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Taiping, June, 13. A fish dealer of Bukit Pekan while on his way home from Kampar two days ago, accompanied by a friend, was attacked by a gang of seven robbers (Macaos) armed with knives. He was relieved
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    TAIPING.
    246 5 13th June. Air. Gardner, Assistant Locomotive Superintendent, Ipoh, came to Taiping today bv the last train from Penang, after a visit to the Locomotive Department at Prai. Air. and Airs. Towers, Railway Storekeeper, Ipoh, came to Taiping to-day by tb.e last train from Ipoh. Air. R. O. N. Anderson,
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    KUALA LUMPUR.
    402 5 13th June. Our popular resident and active sportsman, Air. Low Leong Huat, whose racehorses carried so many laurels at the last Singapore meeting, returned yesterday per s. s. Kistna after a brief stay in Penang bringing with him another lover of the King of sports in the person
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    THE GERMAN EMPEROR.
    207 5 IS THE KAISER REALLY BETTER? 1 he Kaiser’s health, according to private letters from Berlin, still causes anxiety. The trouble in the throat is said to be by no means over, and the Emperor’s differences of opinion with the Crown Prince are looked upon as a source
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    THE TIBET EXPEDITION.
    187 5 A WEIRD NIGHT IN CAMP. “Ceylon Observer’' Service, Calcutta. June 1, 10-20 a. m. News from Gyantse dated the 30th, says that last night bands of Tibetans issued from the fort and surrounded the camp, firing matchlocks ami furiously uttering weird war cries, and imitating animals. At
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    A GRATEFUL CHINAMAN.
    428 5 Dr. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS SAYED HIS WIFE. “It was about two years ago that my wife complained of pains in the throat and abdomen,” said Mr. Wong Sam, of Selangor Street, Singapore. The pain in the throat became so severe that she could scarcely hold her head
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    EXCHANGE.
    116 5 Penang, 15th June. (2&gt;i/ Courtesg of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank, 1/11. 4 months’ sight B ink 1/11}. 3 Credit 1/117/16. 3 Documentary 1/111. Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 143|. 3 days’sight Private 145|. Bombay, Demand Bank 143|. 3 days’sight Private 145|. Madras, Demand Bank 143 J. days’sight Private
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      255 5 The war statistics fiend is now beginning operations. It is calculated that during the battle of Chulien-cheng, the 16th Regiment of the Second Division fired 100,491 cartridges. Observe the unit. H. AL S. .Merlin,” the guardship at Colombo, will go to the West Indies, when relieved. It is expected that
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      4 5 PLANKS. McAlister Co., Ltd.
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      205 5 PENANG BAND. MOTICE is hereby given that from this date the charges for the services of the Band will be as follows Dances 9 p.in. to 2 a.m. $5O. Dinners 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. $3O. Garden parties 5 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. $3O. After these hours, $lO per hour
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      226 5 Opera Yup Chow Thong AT THE TEK SOON THEATRICAL HALL, Campbell Street. The Indra Fermata Theatrical Company OF SELANGOR To-Night I To-Night 11 15th June, 1904. INDRA MAYA. To-morrow 16th June, 1904. By Special Request, By Special Request. EDWARD WILLIAM. e OR MYAI DASIMA. For Characters of the play please
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    Shipping and Commercial Intelligence.
    753 6 ARRIVALS. Roon, Ger., 4960, Meintrc, June 15, Colombo, gen., Belin Meyer. Co. Canton, Brit., 105, Merican, June 15, T. Anson, gen., Ah Hfng, Co. Pulau Rimau, Brit, 297, Neilsen, June 14, Deli, gen., H. L. Co. IN PORT. Wai hora, Brit., 1167, Daniel, Koe Guan, Co.
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    MR. DOOLEY ON THE WAR.
    634 6 THE “CINSOR” AS PEACE-MAKER. Mr. Dooley lias again been discoursing on the war:— This war-r is a gr-reat sthrain on me, Hinnissy,” said Mr. Dooley. I lay awake at nights considerin’ th’ death an’ desthruction, that is goin’ forward behind th’ veil that th’ Press
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    RUBBER CANKER.
    127 6 STRAITS AND CEYLON. Enquiries having been made by the Times of Ceylon as to the prevalence of the rubber canker on plantations in the Straits, that journal has endeavoured to ascertain whether the disease has assumed any really grave proportions. It is responsible for a perceptible amount of
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      THE SEA RAIDERS.
      1091 6  -  A STRANGE TALE OF THE DEVON AND CORNISH COAST. By H. G. Wells. Author of The Island of Dr. Moreau,” The Time Machine,” and The Wheels of Chance.” in So it was Haploteuthis ferox made its first recorded appearance upon the Devonshire coast. Mr. Fison’s account, taken
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      68 6 PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE. 'THE Race Course is now officially open -L for Training and no Hacks are allowed on the Course during Training Hours, 5-45 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. (By Order) D. A. M. BROWN, Secretary and Clerk of the Course. Penang Turf Club. 11th June, 1904. 301 18-6
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      96 6 Cholera Infantum.—This has long been regareed as one of the most daagerous and fatal diseases to which infants are subject. It can l&gt;e cured, however, when properly treated. All that is necessay is to give Chamberlain’s Colic, Colera and Diarrhcea Remedy and castor oil as directed, with each bottle, and
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      251 6 A Dangerous Disease.—Every one knows that cholera morbus is one of the most painful and dangerous diseases known to humanity. The fact that it is so sjvift and so often fatal in its results makes it more to be feared than almost any other malady. It often terminates in death
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