Straits Echo, 15 July 1903

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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL-1 NO. 39. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15th, 1903. $24 Per Annum. Single Copt, 10 Cents
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      122 2 (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 1 9-j« 4 months’sight Bank ...19f^ 3 Credit ...1/lOfV 3 Documentary ...1/10J Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs. 134} 3 days’ sight Private 136} Bombay, Demand Bank 134} 3 days’ sight Private 136} Madras, Demand Bank 134J 3 days’sight Private 1361 Rangoon,
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      SHARES.
      196 2 Bersawah Gold Mine Co., Ld. 7.75 not». Bruseh 'J in Mining Co., L«l. 8.25 sellers Chendariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld 25. —sales Fraser Neave, Ld 95.— 0% Debs. par George Town Dispensary 20.— sales. Hovarth Erskine, Ld. S190.— International Bodega $100. —buyers Jelebu Mining Trading Co., Ld 1.50
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      PRODUCE.
      153 2 Tin 77.50 tales j B.P<‘ppor( \Y. Coast311>8.5oz.)$ 31.— lVhite IVpjor 52.50 sellers Tran" Ptepper 30.— sellers Cloves (picked) 35 50 Mace S180.— seller. Mace Pickings 160.— sellers Nutmegs 110s 70.— No. 1 7.— tales Sugar 2 5.30 Basket (Chinese) 4.10 Tapioca Flour 2.20 sellers Copra. 0.90 sales C Tahbun
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      ARRIVALS.
      30 2 Taw Tong, Br. s.s. 105, Reid, 14th July, P. Swettenliani. 13th July, Gen., —Koe Guan Co. Taeoba. Br. s.B. 3657. Nailer, 14th July— Rangoon, 12th July,—Gen., —H. Liebert Co.
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      DEPARTURES.
      42 2 15th July. Petrel for Tongkah. Tong\Chay Un, for Bat u, Bahra, and Asahan. Tate Tony, for Port Swettenham. A tag gee, for Teluk Anson. Malta Vajirunhis, for Edie, etc. Both, for Deli. Sumatra, for Deli. rtfPreussen, for Ceylon, Aden Egypt Europe.
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      IN PORT.
      103 2 Glenfarg, Br. s.s. 2.350, Holman, sth July* Shanghai, 17th June, Gen., —Boustead Co. Ho Kwei, Br. s.s. 160, Nielsen, 14th July, —Deli, 13th July, Gen., —Huttenbaoh Liebert Co. Maha Vajirunhis, Dut. s.s, 1,182. Bunsbank, 12th June, —Acheen, 6th July, Gen.,—H. Liebert Co. Pegu, Br. s.a. 294. Coysh, 14th
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      EXPECTED.
      58 2 Vessels From Agents Due Manila do. I Ip. o. 19th inst. Bingo Maru Ja pan •B. A Co. 20th Benlomond Singapore S. B. Co. 20th Bontleueh London do. 21st Lightning Singapore A. A. Co. 23rd Or. Apcar Calcutta do. 24th Hamliurg Singapore B. M. Co. 30th Kiautochou Loudon do.
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      SAILINGS.
      124 2 For Agente Leave Sachsen Singapore B. M. A Co. loth inst. Preussen Colombo do. 16th Manila do. P o. Bingo Mar u do. B. A Co. Benlomond Loudon S. B A Co. Benelench Japan do. Lightning G. Apear Calcutta A. A. A Co. 24th inst. Singapore do. 2oth Hamburg
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      MAILS.
      19 2 A MAIL WILL CLO.SE FOB 1 Deli—Per Sumatra. tc-Jay 5 p.m. Deli —Per Ho Kirei, to-morrow 2 p.m.
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    The Straits Echo.
    58 2 Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY, LOCAL $34 per annum. (Poet Free) »7 MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) 15 CABLE ADDRESS: “Ec ho—Penang.” Telephone No. 188. Editor, Chesney Duncan. Sub-Editor, Harold F. Piper. Manager,
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    The Malay States Railways.
    932 2 OPENING OF THE THROUGH SERVICE. To-day the new Time Table for through trains came into force and the service from Penang to Teluk Anson and Sungkai commenced. It is undoubtedly a great pity that the gap between Sungkai on the north and Slim River on the
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    The Fiscal Bungle in the States.
    1463 2 The Singapore Free Frees having commented upon our note stating that Chinese smelters were leaving Perak to settle in Penang in order to be on fairly even terms with the Straits Trading Co., fired a shot at our deductions which missed the mark, and
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    Supreme Court.
    69 2 THE PENANG ASSIZES. (Before the Hon. A. F. G. Law, Judge, and a Special Jury.) July. 14 th. WIFE MURDER IN PENANG ANOTHER DEATH SENTKNfg The hearing of the charge of mtlrdf against Alogu Maman, a Klmg coolie ac ed of causing the death of hi* wif* US
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      SELANGOR.
      840 2 From Our Own Correspondent!.) Dr. E. O. Travers, our popular State Surgeon, whilst riding Wanderer aW. Pudoh Road to-day was thrown heavily Hnd sustained painful injuries to hi* nose and mouth. The Doctor, who has not ridden for several years, found Wanderer very hard to manage after bis recent
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      129 2 Pritchard Co. PENANG. SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG FOR TEE BRITISH EXPRESS DAIRY 1 s BOMBAY* BETTER ALWAYS FRESH PURE FIRM CREAMY Sold in lib. tins 75 cents per tin. stamenfs received regularly. LARGE VARIED STOCK. Try Gui’ Celebrated Lion COUGH ELIXf?T. The Quickest Cough Ciui'known. Most palatable and '-en: o:n
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      101 2 BA\ LI) LROWN A Co., 4 Logan's Buildings, Estate Agents and Auditors. Rejiorts and Valuations Sale bv Auction or private tender of ouse Land Property and Stock. Yarrow Hill Nursery and Fruit Nursery. The Planting Season. SPECIALLY selected, and prepared, and now ready for planting:— all] Ciiicus ((J ft. high)
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      156 2 C. CHIN SENG. COACH BUILDER AND REPAIRER. SADDLERY AND HARNESS MAKER No. 27, Penang Road. Telephone No. 260 At CUiu Ilia Jin*. Shop. Awarded Three Ist prize Medals, and Certiiieateof Merit of the Penani'Agricultural Show of lyOl. for his exhibit of Carriages. Under the Patronage of the Honourable Major Sir
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      4 2 ENGINEERING TOOLS McAlister Co.
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      4 2 RIPPINGILLE’8 STOVES. McAlister c«.
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      3 2 LAMPS. McAlister c©.
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      5 2 METTAE’S STOVE wood ETOrara. NcAUmriCt.
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      29 2 WEATHER. The following report is kindly supplied by the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis:— The rainfall during the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. to-day was 3 65 inches.
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    THE KING’S VISIT TO IRELAND.
    58 3 jo Address from Dublin Corpora* tion. Neuter'» Submarine Cable). London July, 15tli: —At a meetng 0 f the Dublin City Corporation it ilS decided by 40 against 37 not to present an address to King Edward VII on bis approaching visit to the Emerald Isle.
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    CHAMBERLAIN’S FISCAL POLICY.
    207 3 The whole subject to be debated in the Commons. uKBMANY’s ATTITUDE PROCLAIMED. Neuter'* Submarine Cable.) London 15th July: —At a meet* ing of Unionist Free Traders, held un( jer the psesidency of Sir Michael (licks Beach, it was unanimously decided to take steps to obtain a full
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    FRANCE AND ENGLAND.
    246 3 The French Jubilant. (Rt liter's Submarine Cable.) Loudon, 15th July:—Yesterday tlif 14th, being the national celebration of tlit fall of the Bastille, was distinguished in Paris by numerous demonstrations in which England was cordially recognised. A grand banquet was given in the evening when vice-Admiral Sir Harry
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    SOMALILAND.
    79 3 List o! British slain and wounded. (Beater's Submarine Cable.) London, 15th July.—Casualties 111 honuliUml are being noted. I tlte battle of Erigo, which I '°°L place on the Ist inst., 17 BriI officers, 7 men of other ranks 1 natives lost their lives. I Lis estimated that the cost
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    MALAY STATES RAILWAYS.
    58 3 Successful trial of through Service. (Special to Echo.) Ipoli, 14th July :—The first trial of through traffic on the main line was essayed to-day and proved a complete success, the train pnssing through the Bukit Gantong—Padong Ren gas pass at high speed without the slightest mishap. The
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    THE EXCISE FARMS.
    78 3 (Special to Eelu>.) Singapore, 15th July The Johore and Malacca Opium and Spirit Farms for the period 1904 to 1906 have been secured by the Syndicate headed by Mr. Klioo Hun Yang,the principal partner of the present Singapore Farm, at a monthly rental of $78,000 and $31,000
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    NEW IRISH PRIVY COUNCILLOR.
    41 3 (Rangoon Times Service.) Allahabad, 29tli June :—The Vi neecx London correspondent cables Reports of the coming resignation of Sir Antony Macdonneli are denied. Sir Antony is appointed to the Irish Privy Council in the Birthday Honours Gazette
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    HIGH COURT JUDGES.
    133 3 Secretary of State’s Ruling (Rangoon Times Service.) Madras, Ist July —ln reply to a memorial from Madura calling on Government either to modify the rule regarding retirement of High Court Judges at the age of sixty or to extend, specially, Sir V. Bhashyam Iyengar’s tenure of office,
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    INDIAN CONTINGENT OFFICERS OFF TO THE FRONT.
    55 3 (Rangoon Time s Service.) Simla, 2nd July 'The following officers, who are accompanying the 27th P. I. to Somaliland, have left Calcutta—Major O. Boyen, 27th P. I; Capt. Tomkins and Lieut. Pocock, 28th P. I; Lieut. Passay, 25th P. I; Lieuts. Wilrner, 14th
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    SOMALILAND.
    46 3 General Egerton Starts for Seat of War. (Rangoon Timet Service.) London, 3 July General Sir Charles Egerton and Staff have left Aden for Berbera. Egerton at Berbera. (From Rangoon Advertiser.) Simla, July 6th General Egerton landed at Berbera and assumed command on the 3rd July.
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    NEW ITALIAN LINE OF STEAMERS.
    35 3 Venice to Calcutta. (Rangoon Time* Service.) Loudon, 30th June The bill approving the agreement for a direct steamship service between Venice and Calcutta has been submitted to the Italian Chamber.
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    BREACH OF PROMISE.
    123 3 Twenty Thousand Rupees as Damages. (From Rangoon Advertiser.) Calcutta, July 6th, —To-day at the High Court, before Justice Harington, Mr. Avetoom, instructed by Mr. Manuel and Agnrwallnh, applied on behalf of Miss Ernestine Brnnnan for leave to file a plaint against Mr. Reginald Powell for recovery of
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    FATAL EXPLOSION AT A POWDER MILL.
    42 3 (Sumatra Pott Special.) Batavia, 12th July:—The gunpowder mill of the Government at Xgawi has been partly blown up. One European civilian, a naval commander and several coolies were severely wounded. Three coolies were blown to atoms.
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    SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST INDIAN BANKER.
    131 3 (Rangoon Tim ax Service.) Allahabad, 2nd July :—The case in whic h Lala Fakir hand, a wellknown banker of the Lal-kurti Bazaar, Agra, was charged with attempting to cheat and abetment of forgery under the Indian Penal Code in respect of certain currency notes which
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    MOUNTED INFANTRY SAIL FOR BERBERA.
    31 3 Bombay, July 7th: —Two companies of British Mounted Infantry, which have been mobilised at Fateligarli and Bangalore, sailed last night in the transport Taro for Berbera.
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    The States Guides
    135 3 MARCHING ROUND THE ISLAND. (From Our Correspondent.) Balek Pulau, 14th July:—A detachment of the Malay States Guides stationed in Penang are marching round the Island under the command of Captain Long. They arrived at Balek Pulau at 9 a. m. to day, via Batu Feringgi and Teluk
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    New Lighthouse.
    70 3 Good News for Shipmasters. The Deli Courant reports that the Inspector of Lighthouses has arrived at Belawan with the light house tender Lucifer from Batavia. He is on his way to Diainant Point, Aeheen, to judge of the feasibility of erecting a lighthouse there. This will be good
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    Items of Interest.
    220 3 (From Malay Mail, IDA July, i The Sultan of Selangor will arrive at the station at 1.30 p.in. on the 18th inst. The Secretary to the Resident-General has been appointed Clerk to the Federal Conference. Oapt. Graham. Malar States Guide», and Mr. F. W. Talbot, Revenue Auditor.
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    THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK.
    86 3 THE HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANK. HANDSOME PKOPIT3. We are indebted to the courtesy of the Acting Agent of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for the information that he has received a telegram from his Head Office, Hongkong, informing him that, subject to audit, the Directors recommend a Dividend of 30s.
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    THE ENGLISH TURF.
    111 3 The following list is compiled from March 23rd to June sth Mounts Lost W on Lane, W 221 176 45 Madden. O 212 178 34 Trigg, C 175 143 32 Halsev, W 182 151 31 Watts, JE 191 162 29 Maher, D 128 102 26 Cannon. M
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    THE NEW FISCAL POLICY.
    414 3 AMUSIKO FOLITICAI. CARTOONS. How greatly public attention is absorbed by the new fiscal policy for the Empire, outlined tentatively by Mr. Chamberlain, is seen not only in the volume of the press references, but in the fact that the political cartoons published deal with that topic
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      1708 4 MOTOR CARS. fll THE FAMOUS FRENCH MAKERS PARIS. The undersigned are now booking orders for all Classes of Motor Vehicles from 4 to 20 horse power. GRAHAM 4 Co., LIMITED., wholesale; CHEMISTS, 4 Beach Street, Penang. Attention is drawn to the new 1903 6 H. P. DE DION POPUL.AIRE, Which
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    Dissensions in the Russian Capital.
    165 5 Tiie S -fviau e::il>ru_r]io is riot the orihr •lark spot.on *the horizon in fhtS "ho at* Fait. A V< 'frĕ«j k>TiJellt of tl# ffir..T««ghain Pott ‘tfirnS'fM. 'dccordlrigitfo a telegram which has been received in an official tpftirfor'front St. IVtersburg,' very graVe* diftsenmons upott"various matters have
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    A BLACKMAILING CASE.
    1117 5 ■UABISD COUNSEL SeYEgEIA’ .UftlTlCiaiKD. A Before tin* Master of the It<>nv ;uid Lords Justices.Matliews and Cozens Hardy, in the 'Loudon Court of Appeal on 13th ultimo, judgment was delivered in the case of Wallace' r. Cook.-’ It was an application f»v the defendant, tlie Dowager Lady Cook
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    COPYRIGHT IN PHOTOGRAPHS.
    632 5 Recently the Court <>l Appeal heard a case involving- a question of copyright in the I photograph- of C-laudw* ILvahv.ry Cooke, i known as the “bpv teacher.” He was i photographed by a ’Mr Boncas, who carried on business in the MHp-End Road, and lie assorted that.tlie-cojfyrigUj.remained
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    PUGILISTICA.
    582 5 THE CHAMPIONSHIP*<>F THE WORLD. A special to tliJ Manila Cable news, dated San Francisco 30th June, says James J. Corbett edhsiders himself in excellent trim to meet Jeffries, the very man who licked him a. few years ago j and took the belt from him. Both men were at
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    938 5 First Day. Tuesday, 28iii July, 1903. i j 1. The Maiden Plate. ir ld,u A Rad* for Maiden Horses. i W eight as js*r seal (lOst. i An allowance of 1 411«. to all cx-Griffins. Entrance It >. Disj tanee, one mile. 2. First Griffin Race. Value
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      196 5 NOTICE. Echo Advertisements. rno avoid disappointment, all new advertisements, or alterations of contract advertisements, should reach the Echo Office before noon. T. C. SWABY, Maiiajer. j Penang, 20th June. THE LEADING MUSICAL ESTABLISHMENT IN THE FAST. MISQUITH CO. BURMA 8l STRAITS MUSICAL AGENCY, Bench Street, PENANG. IMPORTERS MAKERS c OF
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      466 5 NOTICE. i; A IE o\ S ot Singapore, Perak, V Selangor, and Sumatra I hotos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft on Bromide fwper. W. JONES, King Street. Penang. Photographer. 38« ADOLF STERNBERG. t —to.. iv UPHOLSTERER AND FURNITURE DEALER. 1 ALSO BEST KIN D OF Mattresses and Upholstered
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