Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 July 1907

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833 No. 148 VOL. LXV. TUESDAY. 2nd JULY, 1907. PRICE 20 CENTS.
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      1615 2 DIRECT SERVICE FROM LISBON TO THE FAR EAST,I Thg p enan g CO«Ch Building C0 M ttrf., HU'BE RO I D XOl!E, S .EXPLOSIVE,. By the HAMBDRG-AIERIKA LINIE. Coach Builders and Repairers, ROOFING ,P °H. Bicycle Dealers and Repairers, Commission Agents, etc. r SO k a (X By the German
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    MUNICIPAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR MAY, 1907.
    2086 3 Meetings. 1. Ordinary Meetings were held on the 10th and 31st of the month. Staff. 2. Mr. Stanley Markham, Surveyor, dismissed on the Ist of the mouth and Mr. J- J* Pe’eira was appointed in his place. Mr. Pereira took up his duties on
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    Post Office.
    136 3 The following unclaimed letters and papers are lying at the Penang Post Office Cannarella, S. Maytie Coe, G. McKenzie, W. F. Counsel, J. M. Melville, G. D. Curtiss, W. E. Outschoorn, S. Cuscaden, H. W. Paul, L. Cuscaden, N. Rauch, C. A. Ellegan Scott, A. L. M. Freedman.
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    Burma and Szechuan.
    199 3 The Allahabad Pioneer confirms the recent statement that the Government, under seveie pressure from the Royal Geographical Society, has at last, consented to the exploration of the extremely rough country between Upper Assam and Szechuan. Big river after big river has to be either crossed or circumvented,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    207 3 Per P. »fc. O. s.s. Himalaya, from London, June 7, connecting with s.s. Delhi at Colomlio, due July 4 at Penang:—To Singapore: Mrs. E. F. Elliot, Dr. J. D. Gimlette, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bean, Messrs J. Robertson, Vickeis, C. F. Sanderson, W. T. Sturges,
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    OFFICIAL MINUTES.
    676 3 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, held on Friday, the 14th June, 1907. Present. —F. J. Hallifax, Esq. (President), Quah Beng Kee, Esq., L. H. Clayton, Esq., Lim Eu Toh, Esq., J. W. Hallifax, Esq., and Dr. P. V. Locke. 1. The minutes of last meeting
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    THE WEEK.
    164 4 Tuesday, 2nd July. P.C.C. Tennis Tournament. Bandmann Opera Co.: Town Hall. Wayang Kassim. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 7 9.30 p.m. High water 5.36 a.m. Low water 11.54 a m Wednesday. 3rd July. Outward P. O. Mail. P.C.C. Tennis Tournament. Wayang Kassim. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 7 9.30 p.m. High water 6.23 am.
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    Tuesday, 2nd July, 1907.
    1016 4 It was hardly to be expected that the Korean deputation to the Hague Conference referred to by Reuter to day would meet with much success, although there is, unfortunately, good reason to believe that the people of Korea have many and substantial grievances against Japan. Certain
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    THE BANDMANN OPERA CO.
    590 4 “THE NEW ALADDIN.” When Mr. Maurice Bandmann, after a false start in Calcutta and Rangoon with a company that was not capable of maintaining the traditions associated with his name, decided to hark back, start afresh and reengage some of the old favourites, he did a
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    Counterfeit Coin.
    101 4 Some very clever imitations of the new dollar are in circulation in Penang and we would warn our readers to be careful when changing notes, etc. These counterfeit coins, which are said to be made of German silver spoons melted down, have a slightly greasy appearance, are not
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    Penang Library.
    202 4 The following new books have been received at the Penang Library A Staff Officer’s Scrap-Book during the Russo-Japanese War,” vol. 2, by Lieut.General Sir lan Hamilton. Play and Politics Recollections of Malaya,” by An Old Resident. Our Malay Conquests,” by Sir P. Benson Maxwell. The following changes have
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    TRAINING NOTES.
    461 4 Some nice work was indulged in on V One Course this morning, but only half nf was available. The obstructions On I closed part were the c» o3e of a good d of grumbling from some of the rider, account of the risk involved by thi rangement. 7
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    268 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. r The results of the ties played yesterday were Double Handicap. W. D. Proctor <fc V. D. Parsons 30),6<?ai W. E. Mann &W. E. MacDonald 30) 6—3 6—2. Single'Handicap. Class A. Dr. Jamieson (scr.) heat C. C. Rogers 15) 6—o 6—4. J. R. Brown
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    Penang Golf Club.
    58 4 Ladies’ Monthly Medal. The following was the result of the COIU petition for the Ladies’ Monthly Medal (June) Mrs. Stitt 44 46 90 18 72 Mrs. L. A. May 43 44 87 7 80 Mrs. Murray 46 52 98 14 84 Mrs. L. E. P. Wolferstan 57
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      120 4 fWNTRIBUTIONS must be addressed to The Editor, written on one side of the paper only and accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good faith. ALL monies must be paid at the Fmaug Gazette” Office, Penang, to the General Manager, Mr.
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    THE UNION JACK CLUB.
    164 5 opened by the king knd queer. A UNIQUE MEMORIAL. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 2nd July. Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra yesterday opened the Union Jack Club, in Waterloo Road, near Waterloo Station. The Club has been founded in memory nf t hose killed in South
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    POLITICS AT HOME.
    82 5 LIBERALS AND THE LORDS. [Reuter’s Service.] London, Ist July. Dr. Macnamara, Parliamentary Secretary to the Local Government Board, speaking at Rochester, said that the country will shortly have an opportunity of resenting the interference of the irresponsible Lords. Mr. A. Lyttelton, Unionist member for St. Georges, Hanover
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    CRICKET AT HOME.
    108 5 SOUTH AFRICA v. ENGLAND [Reuter’s Service London, 2ud July. The Test match lie tween the South African team and England, which commenced at Lord’s yesterday, is arousing intense interest, equalling that displayed in the case of the Australians. Expert opinion with regard to the outcome is divided.
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    JAPAN AND KOREA.
    70 5 DEPUTATION AT THE HAGUE. [Reuter’s Service.] London, Ist July. A Korean deputation has arrived at The Hague to protest against the non-invita-tiou of Korea to the Hague Conference, but mainly to appeal to the Conference for protection from Japan which has broken its pledge to preserve the
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    GOLF IN FRANCE.
    51 5 ANOTHER VICTORY FOR MASSEY. [Reuter’s Service.] London, Ist J uly. In the French Open Go f Championship at Versailles, Arnaud Massey, who won the English Open Championship, was first with 298; another Frenchman named Gassiam was second a ith 300 Braid’s score was 301 and Harry Vardon’s
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    THE COTTON TRADE.
    51 5 THE OVERSTOCKED MARKETS. [Rbutkr'b Sbkvick] London, Ist July. The North and North-east Lancashire a fod the Manchester cotton spinners have resolved to close their mills for a fortnight before the end of October for the purpose easing the overstocked ma r kets. This decision affects 150,0 0
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    THE JAPANESE NAVY.
    20 5 [Keutbr’b Srbvick j London, Ist July. Ihe Japanese cruisers Tsukuba and C/tUosr have left Kiel for Plymouth.
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    THE TEA DUTY.
    155 5 RESOLUTIOIS IK THE COIIOKS. Mr. ASQUITH’S ATTITUDE. [Rruter’B Service London, 2nd July. In the House of Commons yesterday Mr. H. Nield, Unionist member for the Haling division of Middlesex, moved that an ad valorem duty be imposed on tea of fifty per cent, but not exceeding five-pence
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    ALASKA.
    33 5 SEAL POACHERS CAPTURED. [Kkuter’b Service.] London, Ist July A United States revenue cutler has captured twenty-nine Japanese seal-poachers on St. Paul’s Island, one of the Pribyloff Islands, off the coast of Alaska.
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    SPECIAL GERMAN SERVICE.
    113 5 FRANCE AND GERMANY. Berlin, Ist July. M. Etienne, formerly French Minister of War, is visiting Kiel as the guest of the Kaiser. He has had several conversa’ir s of a general nature on political affairs with Prince Bulow. The desire for friendly relations between France and Germany
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    The Mails.
    84 5 Home- Ex- Positively To ward. TKAMER pected. Due. Sail. P. O. Devanka 6/7 8.1.5. N. Tara 12/7 N. D.L. Roon 9/7 Outward. P. <k. O. Delhi 4/7 3/7, 5 p.m. 3 7, 7 p.m. 8.1.5. N. Teesta 11/7 N. D. L. Zieten 10 '7 The P. O. Royal
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    Normal Classes.
    215 5 The Normal Cl is-es for the training of local teachers already engaged in teaching, referred to in the annua! report of the Education Department published in another column, have become an accomplished fact in Penang, having commenced yesterday. The Rev. Brother Marciau is conducting the class at St.
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    EDUCATION IN THE STRAITS.
    1356 5 THE ANNUAL REPORT. We take the following from Mr. J. B. Elcum’s report on Education in the Straits Settlements for the year 1906 The total expenditure on Education, excluding Public Works Department expenditure on buildings, amounted in 1906 to $366,310.48, as compared with $344,975 expended in
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    “The Agricultural Bulletin.”
    304 5 We have received from Mr. W Fox, acting Director of Botanic Gardens, S.S., the May nuinl>er of the Agricultural Bulletin of the Straits Settlementsand F.M.S. As usual it is replete with interesting information to local agriculturists, and Mr. Ridley’s name appears under the majority of the articles.
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    219 5 Obituary. A Descendant of Captain L>ght. We regret to announce the d ath at Ipoh on Saturday of Mr. Francis Light, a direct descendent in the male line of C iptain Francis Li-Jit, the Founder of Penang. Captain Light, it may be recalle 1, was so elated at his repulse
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    LOG BOOK.
    795 6 The Royal Commission on Shipping Rings has decided to send a Sub-Commis-sion to take evidence in the South African Colonies. Engineer Sub-Lieutenant C. B. Evington has been appointed to the Kent on the China Station, from the Roxburgh in the First Cruiser Squadion. Sir Geo. Warrender, Commodore, East
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    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    24 6 Avagyke, Brit, 247, Buchanan, July 2, Deli, gen., Koe Guan Co. Langkat, Brit., 149, Marris, July 2, Teluk Anson, Koe Guan Co.
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    CLEARANCES.
    60 6 Ban Whatt Soon for Langkat. Hock Chuan Un for Setul. Kt’M Sang for Singapore and Hongkong. Lady Weld for Teluk Anson. Perak (Straits 8. S. Co.) for Port Swettenbam and Singapore. Pin Seng for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Sangola for Singapore. Segovia for Colombo and Tuticorin. Tong Chay Un
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    75 6 peii Deli for Trang and Pang Nga, at 1 p.m. tomorrow. Langkat for Teluk Anson, at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Nubia for Colombo and Tuticorin, at 3 p.m. to-morrow. Sree Banka for Pangkor, at 4 p.m. to-mor-row. Delhi for Singapore, China, and Japan, at 5 p.m. to-morrow. Petrel for
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    ON WEEK DAYS
    187 6 FOR Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Kuala Kubu, Kuala Lumpur, Seremban and Malacca, at 1 p m. and 5-30 p.m. Kedah, at 7 a.m. Butterworth, at 7 a.m 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4-30 p.m. Prye, at 7-30 a.m., 11 a m., 2-45 p.m., and 4-45 p.m. Bukit
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    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    383 6 Name of Steamer, where from, approximate date of arrival, where bound, and Agents. At.ctnous from Singapore, July 27, for London, Amsterdam, and Antwerp, W. Mansfield Co. Aytsanax from Liverpool, July 3, for Singapore, Hongkong, and Nagasaki, W. Mansfield Co. Austria from Colombo, July 7, for Singapore, China, and
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    SHARES.
    1261 6 O Issue 3’f Capital. Subscribed. Yalue. Paid «p. Reserve., Dividends. Name Quotation. 2 S «8 MINING. Gold. viol or f 50,999 £1 £1 £4,873 I/-paid January, 1901 I Haul) Aust. Gold Mining Co., Ltd. Fully Paid 5 buyers 1892 £200,000 £191,250 150 ,000 1 18/10 I/- (Contrib) 5 bu\
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    EXCHANGE.
    127 6 Penang, 2nd July, 1907. (Z/y Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2 4 1/8 4 months’ sight Bank 2 4 7/16 3 Credit 2/4 5/8 3 Documentary 2/4 11/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’sight Private 175 f Bombay Demand Bank 174 3 days’sight Private 175
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    PRODUCE.
    182 6 Penang, 2nd July, 1907. Gold leaf $64.60 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. soz 16.75 no stock White Pepper 21 75 sales. Trang Pepper 17.75 sales. Mace 81.50 sales. Mace Pickings 71 sales. Cloves (picked) 51 no sellers. Nutmegs 110 25 sales. (Nol 5.35 Sugar. < 2 x no stock,
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    PERAK TURF CLUB.
    918 8 ANNUAL MEETING, 1907. Tuesday, 13tfj Jiugust, 19C7, Thursday, 15tf> Jiugust, 1907, and Saturday, 17t6 Tlugust, 1907. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 13th AUGUST, 1907. I,—The Maiden Plate. Value $4OO. A race for maiden horses, weight 9 stone 3 lbs., with an allowance of 10 lbs. to all ex-griffins imported
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