The Straits Budget, 8 August 1907

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    28 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXI. NO. 2SBI. Singapore, Thursday, Angnst 8, 1907. irrMumti rat naif a cunvnr. Price 25 cents.
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    Table of Contents.
    219 1 LEADERS— Singapore and Shipping Rings 12 The Second Test Match 12-18 The Roar of London 18 Educational Reform in the Straits 18 French Railway Enterprise in Eastern Asia 14 Suggestions for Supreme Court Officials 14 Progress of Improvements Bill 15 Colonial Office Journal 15 Vegetarianism 15-16 Taxation
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    Educational Reform. IRRELEVANT COMMENTS FROM AN ENGLISHMAN. Scottish Accent in Straits Schools.
    895 1 We refer in our editorial columns to the letter published below To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, August 1. Sir, —One would imagine from what you say in your leading article of last Saturday that the
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  • Shipping Rings.
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      BENEFITS TO BRITISH TRADE QUESTIONED. Sub-Committee’s Report Adopted.
      683 2 There w&h a full meeting of members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, on the 81st ult., to receive the report of the subcommittee appointed to consider questions from the Colonial Office on the matter of conferences, or shipping rings. *Mr. K.
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      MR. ANDERSON’S OPINIONS.
      1528 2 The Kider by the Hon. Mr. John Anderson, is as follows:— 1. I regret that I cannot agree with the reply propounded by the other members of this Committee to question No. 7. 2. That question is:— Have combinations of, or co-operations by Shipping Companies been productive
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    ASSIZES ENDED.
    208 3 The last case before the Assizes was completed on the Ist inst., before Mr. Justice Fisher, Ling Siew Ku, a tjueueless Chinese pupil of the Straits Medical School, was discharged on the charges of forging an endorsement on a draft, and using as genuine two drafts with forged
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    PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL Decision of Singapore Supreme Court Upheld.
    774 3 Before a judicial committee of the Privy Council in London, consisting of Lord Ashbourne, Lord Robertson, Lord Collins, and Sir Arthur Wilson, the case of Chop Ek Cheang versus the Official Assignee in bankruptcy, was heard recently. These were cross-appeals from
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    MUNICIPAL PROVIDENT FUND. Favourable Comment on Decision of Commissioners.
    358 3 (Fkom Oru Own Corrkhposdkxt.i Penang, July :H). Mauy here have followed with clos»* interest the debate by the Singapore Muni cipal Commissioners, with regard to their servants joining the Provident Fund, and there is general unanimity of feeling that a step
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    His Excellency the Governor.
    60 3 It is rumoured, says the Pinang Oaaette, that at the expiry of Sir John Anderson's term as Governor of this Colony, His Excellency will be promoted to the Governorship of Madras, a post carrying a salary of ten thousand runees a month. The present Governor of
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    Another Death Sentence.
    108 5 m Hoh llok was unanimously found guilty < f the murder of Tan Lelt, on Ann Siang HiJ. in November last, by the jury, on the Hist ult., and the Chief Justice sonicated him to death. This is the last of the mor<ki cases before the present
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    CURRY AND SAMBALS.
    863 6 The Standard Oil Company was fiued some A'fi.000,000 at Chicago for accepting rebates. Why doesn’t Mr. Carnegie, if he really aims at dying poor, accept rebates like Mr. Rockefeller or any Singapore merchant! On the other baud, a Chinese Mohammedan at Suugkiang was convicted of murdering his
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    Death of Mr. J. W. Cashin.
    204 6 The death touk place from fever, early on August 7, of Mr. J. W. Casliin, managing partner in the Opium and Spirit Farms. Sixtythree years of age, the deceased, who is reputed to be a millionaire, was well-known and popular among the Chinese towkays.
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    From the Metropolis. CROWN AGENTS AND TANJONG PAGAR CONTRACTS.
    372 6 (Fuom Our Own Correspondent). London, July rj. When the tenders were invited, this month, by the Crown Agents for the construction of the Tanjong Pagar lagoon and straightening and strengthening the wharves, as already described in a leading article of the
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    Cheating Tramway Company.
    130 6 A Tamil was prosecuted before the Second Magistrate, on the oth inst.. by a tram inspector, for'cheating in respect of three cents, by presenting a repairer's badge when he was asked for his ticket, though he was not an employe of the Company. It wa* alleged that
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    Cholera in the Colony.
    100 6 About thirty cholera contacts were sent to St. John's Island, on the 7th inst. A Chinese detective, stationed at the Kandang Kerbau Police Station, has been removed to the Hospital, having developed symptoms of the disease. While a couple of infected sampans were being towed by
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    ST. JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION. Memorable Day in the College History.
    1798 7 Saturday, August 4, was a never-to-be-forgotten day io the history of St. Joseph’s Institution, as His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g., opened the new j school on the Waterloo Street side of the present college. His Excellency was accompanied
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    CONCERT AT RAFFLES SCHOOL.
    148 7 The Raffles Cadets entertained the girls of the Rattles Girls’ School and the boys of Rattles Institution with an interesting and amusing variety entertainment in the hall of Rattles Institution, on Saturday night. The hall was packed. The programme was as follows: Prelude Moonlight" F. and
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    Singapore Attacked. ENEMY CAPTURE PAYAH LEBAR STATION. Loyalty of the Volunteers.
    760 8 I From On: Own Corrkhi'ondkst.) Saturday Morning. Oo are you inquired the bearer of a flag of another individual similarly armed. Oim a company, was the response. Then, you're my prisoners, the bloomin' lot olyou. Oim two companies. So
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    OPIUM ON SHIPBOARD. Important Appeal from a Magistrate’s Decision.
    296 8 Some time since the Senior Magistrate. Mr. Mieltell. fined Jacob Rrtihii, master of the steamer Deva wongsee. $2,000 with costs, for inqHirting J2."> taels of ehandu, valued $1,000. into the Colony without a license. This decision the defendant appealed against, aud
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    Singapore’s Municipality.
    98 8 lu Hongkong there is a fairly general desire for a municipality. The belief is that local government would improve matters. Singapore advices do not seem to suggest to the China Mail that the Municipal Councillors are any better than the Downing Street selected officials, aud complaints are bitterly
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    DEVELOPING BRITISH MALAYA. Railway Enterprise Encouraged by Speculators.
    441 8 Writing to the London and China Express by a recent mail, a Penang correspondent says that probably nothing lias added more to the development and prosperity of the northern portion of the Colony and of the Federated Native States than the Federated
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    Singapore Bishopric Fund.
    78 8 The Rev. G. M. Thompson, of Kuala Lumpur, forwarded to the Malay Mail the following list of subscriptions and promises to the Singapore Bishopric Fund:— S.P.G., S.P.C.K., C.B.F., (each £1 600) 41,142.00 Government of Perak, Selangor (each $7,500) 15,000.00 Government of Negri Sembilan 5,000.00 Messrs. Paterson Simons
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    A CRITIC CRITICISED.
    675 9 Id connection with the extract from an American newspaper published by us last week and the subsequent letter by a correspondent, another correspondent writes as follows: To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, August 8, 1907Sir,—Your correspondent. English,” casts such aspersions upon other educationalists (for 1
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Miscellaneous Items Discussed by Members.
    256 9 Business transacted at the meeting of the Legislative Council on the 2nd inst., apart from the matters reported elsewhere in this issue, are given below. There were present: His Excellency the Governor, Sir .John Anderson. K.C.Sl.G., Captain A. H. Young, C.M.G., (Colonial Secretary),
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    Landing Facilities at Malacca.
    103 9 The travelling public- will l>e interested to learn that the unsatisfactory embarking and disembarking arrangements at Malacca will now be a thing of the past. A smart seamless steel petrol motor launch, the Aidant, of 14-horse-power, capable of carrying twenty to twenty-five passengers, has been purchased
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    Lady Robbed at Pulo Brani.
    86 9 A Malay has been arrested ou a charge of robbing Mrs. F. Lurcock at Pulo Brani, at 8.30 p.m. on the 3rd inst.. and he has been identified. Mrs. Lurcock states that she was walking not far from her residence,..when the man approached her from
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    Streets Out of Bounds.
    82 9 Owing to the outbreak of cholera aud the spread of fatal diseases, the portion of the town enclosed within the undermentioned streets is placed out of boundsBras Ilasah Road on S. W., Bencoolen Street on N. W., Rochore Canal Road on N. E., North Bridge Road
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    ALLEGED ATTEMPTED MURDER.
    101 9 A Sikh watchman, named Leekar Singh appeared before the Third Magistrate, on the 6th inst., on a charge of attempted murder of another watchman, named Gulam Deen, by cutting his throat. Deen is in a very bad condition, and the Magistrate visited the hospital and took his
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    Singapore Solicitor Sued.
    162 9 Mr. A. .1. Abreo, an Indian clerk, sued Mr. A. C. Rudra, of Messrs. Riulra and Chopard, before Mr. Justice Fisher, on the 2nd inst., for 547H for wages alleged to Ik* due, board aud lodging, medical attendance, ami so forth. Mr. Ellis represented the plAiutiff and
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    The Old Thieving Trick Failed.
    83 9 A Chines,; thief adopted the ingenious, but well-known trick of pretending to have been sent to the house to effect minor repairs, at the dwelling in Waterloo Street of a Chinese woman, on August 1. But he failed in his efforts to carry off anything
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    Suicide of a Sampan Coolie.
    76 9 Medical investigation into the death oi .i sampan coolie, who was found in Kim Keat Road, Balcsticr Plain, reveals the fact that he had died from drowning. It is probable that the Chinaman committed suicide, as, following a custom said to lie common in China,
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    Dissatisfied with Manuscript.
    62 9 A Chinese boatman employed a professional letter-writer to undertake some correspondence for him, and when presented with the manuscript he expressed himself dissatisfied with it. He complained that it was not legible, and a quarrel ensued. The police interfered, and both men were charged at the Police
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    Death of Mr. L. A. Pereira.
    66 9 Messrs. L. A. Pereira, of Messrs. Fraser and Neave’s Printing Department, died on Sunday. The funeral took place on August 5, morning. Deceased had long been with the firm, and had risen from a very humble to a responsible position. The finances of tin-
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    MUNICIPAL BOARD. The By-Laws for Regulation of Street Hawkers.
    224 10 The Municipal Commissioners met. on the '2ml in*t.. to pass certain hills, ratify siimiry changes in the Municipal staff, ami further consider by-laws for the regulation of hawkers. All the (‘otiiiiiissioneiH except three wen* present. Mr. Ong Tek Lini sent wortl
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    BANKRUPTCY COURT. Heavy Losses of a Singapore Firm Disclosed.
    751 10 The protracted character of the recent Assizes congested somewhat the work of the Bankruptcy Court, so that when the Court convened, on the 1st iust., there was considerably more work on the list than could be disposed of. 'Die acting Official
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    Death of Father Sorin.
    105 10 The death took place on July 26 at Bukit Mertajam of the Rev. Father Firmin Sorin, formerly of the Roman Catholic Church there. Deceased was born at La Vendee. France, in 1841, and he came out to the East in 1866, and had never once returned
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    Stabbed a Compatriot.
    53 10 A Macao named Lee Ah Khew has been arrested on a charge of stabbing a com* patriot, named Ng Yeow, on the head with a knife, near Sepoy Lines, on Saturday. The injured mau is in the hospital and the hearing of the charge has been adjourned
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    Serendah Mine Output.
    21 10 The output of tin from the Sevendah Hydraulic Tin Mining Company. Ltd.. Mines, for July was 668,87 piculs.
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    LABUAN NOTES. Royalty Suspicious of Kidnapping at Kuala Kangsar.
    415 10 (Fhom Oik Own Cokkkhpondf.nt). Labuau, August 1. 1 he exhibits from Hninci for the show at Kuala Kangsar have been on view in th* Court House here, and have astonished even most of the residents who insis ted them Included in
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    Tanjong Pagar Dock Company.
    98 10 All extraordinary general meeting of tinTanjong Pagar Dock Company was hold on the 2nd inst.. in the Exchange Rooms, the follow ing being present:—Messrs. W. A.. Greig (in the chair), Edward And erson Graham Paterson, W. P. Waddell, Hugh Fort, Robert Little, G. C. Murray, R.
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    Medical Student Dies of Plague.
    62 10 It is reported that a promising student Hospital assistant at the local Medicai School died of plague the other day at the Quarantine Camp, as the result of a cut on his finger, which he had sustained whilst assisting in a post-mortem examination on the
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  • THE Straits Budget.
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      BIRTHS.
      33 12 CmiAKKh. —On July 2H, at J oh ore, the wife of A. H. Chilvers, of a daughter. McKkan.—On Julv 31, at Ashestiel, Singapore, the wife of M B. McKean, of a son.
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      SINGAPORE AND SHIPPING RINGS.
      1428 12 —Straits Times. August 1. Speaking at Leeds in .lauuary, 1905, Sir E. Grey, now Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Campbell Banncrman Administration, indicated the Liberal policy in regard to trade in the event of the Liberal party beyig returned to power. We must stimulate our
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      THE SECOND TEST MATCH.
      543 12 and may the best team win!—Straits Times, August 1. After a disappointing game, played under depressing climatic conditions, the second test cricket match between England and South Africa has resulted in a win for England by 53 runs. It will be remembered that the first match,
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      THE ROAR OF LONDON.
      1191 13 —Straits Times, August 8. We imagine that no place in the world contains so many elements of interest to the Anglo-Eastern exile as the City which is usually referred to by home-going Australians as The Little Village.” The reason of this is not far to seek.
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      EDUCATIONAL REFORM IN THE STRAITS.
      691 13 would not advocate u change.—Straits Times, August 2. We publish with much reluctance the letter signe d 44 English,” which appears in this issue, dealing with educational matters in the Colony. The reluctance is not on account ot the criticism of our own remarks. Such
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      FRENCH RAILWAY ENTERPRISE IN EASTERN ASIA.
      1300 14 —Straits Times, Angust 5. Not ho many yearn ago, French coquetting with the Western Provinces of China was watched with jealous eyes by Englishmen in the Far East. There was no doubt about French desires. During the regime of M. Dotimer, afterwards Speaker of
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      SUGGESTIONS FOR SUPREME COURT OFFICIALS.
      667 14 more immediately concerned. —Straits Times, August 2 The Assizes brought to a close yesterday were the heaviest and most prolonged that Jiftye been held«ior some. years. They were in progress for over four weeks, with two Gourts silting for eight days; there were several charges
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      PROGRESS OF IMPROVEMENTS BILL.
      697 15 —Straits Times. August H. We congratulate the Government on the unanimity which prevails over the Hill for the improvement of the sanitary condition of Singapore. No one has been found bold enough, or foolish enough, to come forward to defend the present deplorable condition of the
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      COLONIAL OFFICE JOURNAL.
      654 15 Straits Times, \ngust A. We have seen a copy of The Colonial Office Journal, edited by W. H. Mercer, c.w.r,.. one of the Crown Agents for the Colonies, and K. V. Vernon, of the Colonial Office. It is not a remarkable production. In appearance, it is not.unlike
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      VEGETARIANISM.
      787 15 Straits Times, August b. The sittings of the annual congress of the Vegetarian Federal I'niou last June were productive of much fervid eloquence. In the course of a discussion on “The Higher Aspects of egetarianism. a feminine pro pagandist spoke of the evils of our system of wholesale and
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      96 12 The pout free price of the Slratts Tima it $3& a yeai. T he po«t free price of the Strati* htuiggi it $i4 a year. It it not necemary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the tame proportionate rate at for a year. 1
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  • Obituary
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    33 12 DEATHS. Mahokx. —At Singapore, on Augutt 3, Georgina Elizabeth, relict of the late Michael L. P. Butler Madden. 8idi*onh.— At 134 Serangoon Road, Singapore, on August 4, Thomas William Kiddons, aged 71 years.
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    TAXATION OF NATIVES IN JAVA.
    879 16 Anyone sufficiently at home in the Dutch language to read the Dutch newspapers will find, from time to time, a so-called exposal of the terrible burdens of taxation under which the population of British India is said to groan. To this is generally added a
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    CRIME IN SINGAPORE.
    331 16 It is unquestionable that there is a serious epidemic of crime iu Singapore at the present time. There were three stabbing cases in the Police Courts yesterday, all having happened within as many days, and it is evident that open, bare faced robberies are getting more and
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    PITHY PARAGRAPHS.
    596 16 Out of fifty-six candidates, who appeared for the Public Works Department Subordinate Officers Examination, held recently at Kuala Lumpur, only three were successful in passing. Mr. J. W. Thompson, Manager of the Plang Estate. Snngei Siput, was, at Kuala Kangsar, on July 31, fined ♦lOO and costs for
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    421 17 Major J. It. Stansfield. H. G. A., lias assumed the* duties of Officer Commanding the R.A., Singapore. The Kiug has approved of the ap|H>intment of Mr. Henry Alfwsl Neubrouner as Vice Consul of Siam at Penang. Mr. G. Manuel has been appointed pastor of the Tamil Methodist
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    Correspondence.
    13 17 The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents
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    Chinese Marriage Reforms.
    259 17 Singapore, August 2. Sir,—May I, through the medium of your paper, ask the Chinese public this question Is it not high time that Chinese marriage customs should be reformed Already, we have heard much talk about it, but without result. I think the majority of young Chinese
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    Pronunciation in Singapore.
    911 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, August 4, 1907Sir,—“ English makes a mistake if he means to say that it is only lately that Singapore children have been gaining a Scotch accent. Familiarity with the pupils of the local schools, as well as with the
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    ATTACKED BY NIGHT. Surprised by Volunteers at the Waterworks.
    759 18 Whether the true jtynd terrible details of the battle of Thom peon's Hoad Reservoir will ever find publicity beyond the confidential records of military authorities is a moot point. They certainly deserve to if only to inspire others of the Reserve
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    Why Fish is Scarce.
    152 18 In the Kuala Selangor District there was a falling-off last year in the customs collections on the export of fisfi, and such like, to the extent of $2,008, as compared with 1905. The export of fish, blachan, dried prawns, and dried and salted fish forms one
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    To Facilitate Share Transfers.
    122 18 We are pleased to state, says In Tinland, that Mr. J. K. Gray, the Secretary of the Pusing Lama Tin Mines, Limited, of London, has written to say that his company has made arrangements to issue to shareholders, when desired, share warrants to bearer in respect
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    Singapore Coinage.
    100 18 Commenting upon the decision of the Straits Settlements Government regarding the prohibition to use certain coins in the Colony, the China Mail says There is no weak-minded hestiancy about this. The Straits Government has seen the evils resulting from an imperfect currency. Having located the disease it has
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    Morphia Confiscated.
    68 18 Ng Pong and Lo Ah Jin were charged with having been found in possession of a large quantity of morphia, totalling over 10,000 grains, three hypodermic syringes, a dozen hypodermic needles, and a quantity of cocaine. The case was part heard then. On the 2nd inst., further evidence
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    FIRE AVERTED. Excitement Occasioned in Raffles Square.
    158 18 was occasioned about noon, on August 7, by an alarm of tire beinu raised in Raffles Square. The Singapore Dispensary, Ltd., were receiving medicines, nitric acid, and such like, by bullock-cart, and, for some reason or other, the bullock-carts entered the Square from
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    A Deserving Appeal.
    91 18 The following is a second list of subscribers to the appeal on behalf of Mrs. G.H. Miller d- A. loo Mr. J. Winter 50 Mr. S. R. Robinson 50 Mr. A. J. Ross 50 Mr. P. Gold 25 X. Y. Z. 25 A friend 20 Anonymous 20
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    Penang’s Courtesy.
    90 18 The Penang Municipal Commissioners have decided, at the request of Mr. H. C. Sells, Acting Postmaster-General, Penang, to allow mails to and from Balik Pulau to be carried by the electric tramway between the General Post Office andAier Etam for $10.50 a quarter. It is proposed that the
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    Serious Charge Against a Carter.
    71 18 A Chinese bullock-cart driver was arrested on August 1, on a charge of a driving his cart in such a way as to endanger human life. It is alleged that he ran over a Municipal employee named Veerasamy, who had to have a leg amputated,
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    Death of a Soldier.
    83 18 The interment took place at Bukit Timah Road Cemetery, on the 4th inst., of a pri vate of the West Kent Regiment, who, it is reported, died from the effects of the heat during the Military manoeuvres. At tin* time of his death, lie was at
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
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      PENANG RACES. Result of Second and Third Day’s Events.
      1086 19 I Fuom Our Own Corrkspoxdknt). PeuaDg. August 1. The weather was tine for the Second Day’s Hates and there was a large attendance. The going was good. Following are the winners of the various events The Try Again Stakes. Value (MOO.
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      Golf.
      475 19 Andrew Currie Cup. During September, the competition for the Andrew Currie Cup. ladies' golf championship of Singapore will be played on the Sepoy Lines Links. The competition is ojkmi to all ladies resident in Singapore, and entries may be made up to August 25, by letter addressed to the
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      Cricket.
      537 20 S.C.C. v. Merchants. Id connection with the S.C.C. Cricket Tournament, the Club played the Merchants on the Esplanade on the 5)rd inst., and the finish was very close, the Club winning by thirteen runs. At one time it looked as though the Merchants would bring about an easy win.
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      Shooting.
      263 20 Warren Shield Competition. Owing to a protest having been lodged by the S.V.A. against the 8.Y.I. No. 2, the match to decide who should represent the Singapore Volunteer Corps in the Warren Shield Competition was re tired at the Kalesticr Range, on the 3rd inst. Only two teams, however,
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      Association Football.
      130 20 S.R.C. v. Raffles Institution. The Raffles Institution tried conclusions with the S.R.C., in an association football match on the Esplanade, on August 6, before a fairly large crowd of spectators. Though play was not of a high order, the contest was keen. In combination, the KafHesians were slightly
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      Hockey.
      109 20 S.C.C. v. the Royal West Kents. The Royal West Kents played the S.C.C. at hockey, on August 6, and a fast and lively game took place. The teams kept on level terms during the first half, but, in the second period of the game, the military team proved their
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      Rowing.
      223 20 Singapore Rowing Club. Mr. F. d. Benton, Hon. Secretary of the Singapore Rowing Club, writesBoth fouroar boats will, shortly, be in condition for racing again; the repairs to the second boat have been completed and the boat is now being refitted. The other boat was put in commission some
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      Athletics.
      165 20 Local Records. A considerable amount of private con troversy has arisen over the times and distances at the recent Singapore Gymkhana. It appears that on a wet day, on heavy ground, the boys at Raffles Institution, a few weeks ago, eclipsed the records at the Gymkhana, and the differences
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      The Turf.
      78 20 Singapore Sporting Club. Wo have received from Mr. G. P. Owen Secretary, a copy of the cash Account of the Singapore Sporting Club for the half-year ending June 80. The balance in bank on January 1 was D 14,675.38, and the income for the half-year (with balance added)
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      Lawn Tennis.
      113 20 Y.M.C.A. Tournament. In the Y.M.C.A., tennis tournament, the doubles an* concluded, G. and A. Van Cuylonburg beating Hoisington and Leng Inn, 8— 6, 4—6, 7— />. There are t 4 wo more events in the A class singles and one in the R class. The Autumn Lawn Tennis
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    Reuter’s Telegrams.
    3017 21 London, July HI. It is reported from Washington that the State Department has opened negotiations with Mexico with a view to stop the influx of Japanese coolies into the United States across the borders of Mexico. The House of Commons has voted the grunt of .4*50,000 to Lord
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    German Telegrams.
    1146 22 Berlin, July 31. in the House of Lords official mention was made of further important additions to the British Navy being under construction. Admiral F. Finnis of the British Navy has publicly declared that all talk of the possibility of a sudden attack on England by invaders is
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    Special Telegrams.
    442 23 London, July 31, 5.33 p.m. The second test match between England and South Africa was resumed at Leeds to-day in finer weather, but on a difficult wicket which was all in favour of the bowlers. Rain fell during play, but there was a desire to finish the match,
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    COMMERCIAL.
    225 23 Singapore, August 7, 1907. PRODUCE. lambier I 6.721 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 10.85 Jopra Bali 9.25 do Pontianak 8.90 Pepper, Black 17.70 do White 5% 24.70 Sago Floor Sarawak 8.03 do Brunei No. 1 2.97 J 3 earl Sago 4.50 JofTee Bali, 15% 19.00 Coffee. Palembang, 20% basis
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    Mr. T. S. Baker Nominated for Legislative Council.
    75 23 At a meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce on the 7th inst., Mr. E. M. Janion, the Chairman, proposed, Mr. W. P. Waddell seconded, and it was agreed, that Mr. T. S. Baker, of tfie Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, be put
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    56 23 Three members of the crew of the steamer Glenogle were efiarged before the Second Magistrate, on the 7th inst., with the importation of chandu and dross valued at 130. Two of the accused were acquitted. The third was fined #300. or, in default, three months’
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      508 24 July 31 Dardanus, Brit Htr, Nicholas, L'pool, Mansfield Iyo Maru, Jap ntr, Thompson, Antwerp, Paterhod Simona. Agapanthus, Brit Htr, Davies, Newcastle, Hutten bach Hroe. August 1 Delta, Brit str, Daniel, Hongkong, P. A O. Coy Pasha. Brit str, Mackinon, Calcutta, Adamson Gilfillan dr Coy Enphrate, Fch str, Liparelle, Saigon,
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      346 24 July 31 Charon, Brit sir, Fremantle via ports Wakasa Maru, Jap str, Antwerp via ports Glenturret, Brit str, Japan via ports Guthrie, Brit str, Batavia, Sydney via ports Pontianak, Brit str, Kuantan via ports Brouwer, Dut str, Djambi Ban Hin Guan, Brit str, Pontiauak Hebe, Brit str, Penaug and
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      VESSELS EXPECTED.
      726 24 Name port probable date of arrival and name oj Agents STEAMERS. Agamemnon, Liverpool, Augt 14 Mansfield Airlie, Sydney, Augt 24; Bonstead Antenor, Liverpool, Angt 19 Mansfield Arcadia, Hongkong, Augt 30 P. A O. Coy Aschia, Bombay, Augt 28; Behn Meyer Austria, Hongkong, Sept 8; Rautenberg Australien, Marseilles, Augt
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      Arrivals in Singapore.
      80 24 Per P. and O. steamer Marmora, from Bombay to Shanghai, arrived August 2 From Bombay: Mr. A. I). Bangerson; from Colombo: Mr. J. G. McLeod, Mr. S. Hankiu from London: Mr. H. S. Oldham; from Mar seilles: Mr. J. E. Campbell, Mr. A. E. Macdonald, Mr. J.
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      334 25 NOTICE. THE HOTEL DE LA PAIX. This well-known establishment, which ha£ changed ownership, is now open and ready to receive visitors (Boarders Passengers). The House has been thoroughly renovated, and will be made com* fortable in every respect. The management intend to beep up the good name this Hotel has
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      376 25 MARTIN’S (a<>1 {wtetstST huo«* (Iwl M IN •m M«B a ur mUt Um Mia a «m» mf W I IWlrt<»>< Tl*o** who MM IlMM NMMMM DVMJwMI •toh6w£? vjsr-^^ASr^srai'ar Dr. S. Iwatsubo, JAPANESE DENTAL SURGEON. Im uow ou a viwt to the different parts of tito F.M.8. where lie will practise
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      504 26 i'4-v 4 v*r-- *< 'v f 4 4yr* Vi 1 W5, SAUCE zlss/sts digestion and gives a delightful v'; > Jfs33BjSfe£ 4 .-“.i’KfcJ:. > piquancy and flavour to nil MEAT DISHES, SOUPS. FISH, CHEESE, CURRIES, GAME, POULTRY and SALADS. The 1 Original Genuine r Worcestershire. *iv P* Rov«*> Wurrnnl lo
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      140 27 Hotels Recommended by the Straits Budget.” Caledonian Hotel.! 77 Brass SBasah J\oad, SINGAPORE. The Brightest and Healthiest Resort in the City. Hotel Porter, in uniform, meets all Boats and Trains. I NOTICE. THE CASH SYSTEM is now in force• and No Chits AliE ACCEPTED AT THE SEA VIEW HOTEL, TANMONG
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      45 27 HOTEL VAN WIJK. Nos I. 2 and 3. Stanford Road. Singapore. Ills l ir>l l lavs Ncw1v-o|hmk«I lintel provide* excellent accnninintlatioii I<m I jimlies and Single 1 ravellirs. FIFTY ROOMS. W ith i.iml ill, Itatlirnoin, ami I,let trie < jIMtclls in every Room. PRICES STRICTLY MODERATE.
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      40 27 The Adelphi Hotel. I'lirivalled result fur health ami pleasure. The most attractive ami home like hotel iu the Kast. Ip-to-date and every comfort. hilling, Hilliard and Cafe Saloons, finest cuMiic, electric fans, lights, and call la lls. halves strictly moderate.
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      201 28 THE Straits Wimes CAN BE OBTAINED AT TIIK FOLLOWING PLACES IN Singapore MESSRS. JOHN LITTLE A CO., LTD MESSRS. KELLY AND WALSII, LTD RAFFLES HOTEL. MESSRS. KIM it CO. MESSRS. JITTS A- CO., North Bridge ltd T. E. CHIN A Co. ADELPI1I HOTEL. CIIUAN it CO, ROBINSON ROAD. HOTEL DE
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      55 28 < N. w mm HW KAME and Co. 23 HIGH STREET. Dealers in High-Class Japanese Curios. rrrrix« (i.\lll)KN I*’IjOW Kl! I‘()|S and ST.WOS, and TK.\ SKTs EmpText “DOG’S HEAD” r/;/; I A Registered r. 6 <2 As r» to <2 Vw O. Q Trade Mark. Guinness’ Stout. 1 < ITS
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