Straits Echo, 26 August 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. y01.,1 NO. 72. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26th, 1903. $24 Per Annum. Single Copt. 10 Cents
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      115 2 (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) Loudon Demand Bank 4 ..1/11$ 4 months’sight Bank 2- 3 Credit 2/o,'g 3 Documentary 2/OJ Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs. 146 3 days’ sight Private 148 Bombay, Demand Bank 146 3 days’ sight Private..'.. 148 Madras, Demand Bank 146 3 days’ sight Private 148
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      SHARES
      203 2 BeraawaliGold Mine Co., Ld. 19. —buyers Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Ld. 8.25 sellers Cliendariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld 25. —sales Fraser Neave, Ld sloo. —buyers 6% Debs. par George Town Dispensary 26.— sales. Howarth Erskine. Ld. sl9o. —buyers International Bodega sloo. —buyers Jelebu Mining Trading Co., Ld I.
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      PRODUCE.
      173 2 Tin “4.0 0 buyers Gold leaf 64. B.Pep|ier(W. Coast 3lbs. soz.)s 29.40 sales White Pepper 50, sellers Traog Pepjier 36. sellers Cloves (picked) 35 50 Mace $lBO. —sellers Macĕ Pickings 126. —sales Nutmegs llos 70. —buyers No. 1 7. sales Sugar < 2 5.30 Basket (Chiuese) 4. —sellers tapioca
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      ARRIVALS.
      177 2 Van Swoll, Dot. B.s. 1,814. Cramer, 25th August,—Edie. 24th August. Gen., H. Liebert Co. Bobneo, Br. B.s. 4,572, Gordon, 25th Aug., London, 25th August, Gen., —P. O. S. N. Co. Pentakota, Br. s.s. 2,209, Coope, 26th August,—S'pore, 24th August, Gen., Huttenbacli Liebert Co. Zieten, Ger. s.s. 4.988, Wilhelm, 25th
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      DEPARTURES.
      32 2 26th August Sumatra, for Deli. AsoAom, for Asahan. Langkat for Port Swetteuham. Acagyee, for Teluk Anson. can Stroll, for Edie, etc. Pentakota, for Rangoon. Purnea, for Singapore. Sachsen, for Ceylon, etc.
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      IN PORT.
      90 2 Carlyle. Br. s.s. 331, Mugford, 26th Aug., Port Swettenliam. 25th August, Gen., Straits Steamship Co. Canton. Br. s.s. 105. Merican, 26th August, T. Anson, 25th Aug., Gen.,—Ah Hing. Deli. Br. s.s. 104. Hassan. 25th August, Langkat. 24th August. Gen., —Koe Guan Co. Ho Kwev. Br. s.s. 209. Nielsen,
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      EXPECTED.
      62 2 1 er+cl* From Aijfntg Dne Benledi Singapore S. B. A Co. 2Gth inst. A. Apear do. A. A. A Co. 28th C. Apear Caleutta do. 2Sth Lennox Glasgow S. B. A Co. 31st Palawan Japan P. A O. 31st Simla London do. '3rd Sept. Valet ta Singapore do. 5th
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      SAILINGS.
      69 2 Ves*eU For Ayentt Lea re* Sachsen Colombo B. M k Co. 2t>th ill at. Benlodi London S. B. Co. 2»>th A. A pear Calcutta A. A. A Co. 29th C. Apcar Sinxapure do. •29th Lennox do. S. B. k Co. 31st Palawan Colombo P. k O. 31st Simla Sin^ajiore
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      PASSENGERS.
      149 2 In ward —Per “van Swoll." from Acheeu, Mr. van SteeJen and Mr. Engeleuburg. Per Borneo,” from London, Mrs. Sproule. Per Pentakota, from Siugajiore, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Low Chew Huat. Per Carlvle. from Port Swetteuham. Mr. T. H. Hill. Per Canton, from T. Anson. Mr. E. L. Talma. Per
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      MAILS.
      59 2 A MAIL WILL CLOSE FOR Deli—Per Hebe, to-morrow, noon. Deli—Per Ho Kicci, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Langkat—Per Deli, to-morrow. 1 p.m. Pangkor aud Teluk Anson —Per Canton, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Negapatam* Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore. and Karlcal taking Mails for Europe, etc. via Madras —-Per Zamania, 28th inst., 1 p.m. Port
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      EXPORTS.
      67 2 Per P. A O. s.s. Bengal, on 22ml inst:— For ColomlK). 21 Pis. Black Pepper, 44 Pis. Sago. For Bombay, 170 Pis. Sago; 8 Bskts. Mangosteen; 41 Pis. Tin; 22 Pis. Tin: 191 Pis. 'fin; 102 Pis. Sago; 28 Pis. Flour, 4 Pis. Mace. For London opt. New York
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    The Straits Echo.
    64 2 Established June Ist, 1903. T Publi*hed daily feieffct Sonday*.) r at tiie CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY, LOCAL m per annum (Past Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 15 CAULK ADDRESS: “E c h O—P0 —P enang.” Telephone No. 188. Editor, Chesney
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    OUR MAIL BUDGET.
    1772 2 Bad Crops. Anglo-French Relations. EFFORTS TO PREVENT WAR. A FLEET STREET SENSATION. it OH I’M SMoKIN’O IN SOCIETY. EDISON INJURED. mi. r i i I' i (Prow our own Cor respond*}lit.) Fleet St., 4th August The summer, except for a brief spell, has lieen wet to a
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    Marriage Bells.
    71 2 The marriage of Mr. Robbie Muirhead Burns, Master Mariner, with Miss Mary Constance Palmer was solemnised this afternoon at St. George's Church* Mr. J. Ogle gave away the and the nuptial knot was lied by the Revd. Frank Haines, Colonial Chaplain. A successful reception of the friends of
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    Selangor Fire Brigade.
    387 2 Annual "General Meeting., Speech by Mb. Bellamy i (From our Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpm 21st August: At the animal general''lneeting of the Selangor Fire Brigade, held last night, Mr. H. F. Bellamy was unanimously re-elected Chief Officer for the ensuing year. Iu acknowledging the honor done him he
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    RANGOON NOTES.
    603 2 From our Correspondent.) Rangoon. 20th. August:—The Irrawaddy Flotilla Company. Lt 1.. one of-the largest Eastern firms, have purchased as a goingconcern the entire premises of the* Rangoon Foundry and Saw Miil, at Ahlone. The exact figure given is not stated, but is believed to be a very large
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      SELANGOR.
      694 2 WTOn Kuala Lumpur, 21st Au<nifrf been definitely decided that o Jt lsution of the Malay StateJ o Taiping is to take place With tlie consequent tmj Selangor detatchment, howZl f ,h F )Sil l lia been arrived at v 3 Sejangor wm nqt be wholly ,1 military protection, for
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    RUBBER.
    90 2 Mr, A< Machado, of Singapow-J discovered that the best results in ol> latex arc deriiyed trpiu/aiseei/* j|| cisions nmasuriug long Vaii Such |IW ’of Wounds is entirely liamluss. a 1 duces. It is said, a supply iw alll l > great herring-bone cut now in v often capable of
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    THE EXPORT OF ARMS TO CHINA.
    42 3 i Renter Submarine Cable.) London, 25th August:—An Imperial decree, published in Beilin vesterdav, removes the prohibition j„ regard to tlic export of arms a ,„l war material to China. 'IV Echo published this news days ug"
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    THE LATE LORD SALISBURY.
    36 3 Retder's Submarine Cable.) London, 25th August:—The late Marquess of Salisbury will be interred privately in the family burial «round on the .‘list instant. Memorial Service is to be held in Westminster Abbey.
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    THE AMERICA CUP.
    300 3 Uncle Sam Holds The Pot. Strait* Echo Special.) London, 25th Aug. (8 p.m.): The pup defender Reliance won the second contest, sailed to-day, in the series of races for the America Cup, defeating Shamrock Ilf by two minutes. This is the Press news. The official announcement of
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    STORM SWEEPS WEST INDIES.
    46 3 Hurricane Causes Loss of Millions of Dollars Worth of Property. MANY VESSELS ARE ASHORE. (Cable neir* Special Service.) New York, 15th August. —A hurricane has swept over the West Indies. The loss amounts to many millions of dollars. Many steamers are ashore.
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    CERVERA RESIGNS.
    27 3 (Cable new* Special Service.) Madrid, 14th August. —Admiral rtvera lias resigned as Admiral tlie Spanish Navy. Old age and Jl’liealth are given as the reasons.
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    TAFT FOR CABINET.
    58 3 (Cublenewt Special Service.) Francisco, 12tU August President of the United States the statement sent yestera.v diat Secretary of War, Hoot, Jj; 1 ref ire from office, and that 'H'Hm H. Taft, Governor of the uilippines, will he appointed Secret:ir.v of War. Luke E. Wright will Succeed Taft
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    RUSSIA & JAPAN.
    92 3 RUSSIA JAPAN. Japanese Fired With*l(cen Patriotism and Bitter Resentment of Russian Aggression, Flock to the National Sta idard. (Cablenewe Special Service.) Tokio, August 9tli.—Japanese spirit of patriotism is strong for war. From all over tlu world the Japanese t overnmetit is receiving telegrams and letters from its subjects stating their
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    SOCIETY DIVORCE.
    604 3 A RECORD IX 11AM AUKS. Iu the Divorce Court on 23th July Sir Francis Jeune and a special jury commenced the hearing of the case of Constantinidi v. Constantinidi and Lance.” This was the petition of Mr. Demetrius Sophocles Constantinidi. a Greek merchant, for a dissolution of his
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    TIN.
    50 3 The value of tiu and tin ore exported this vear, from Negri Sembilau. up to the end of last month, amounted to 84,266,245, and the duty realised thereon was 8599,034 which represents au increase of 8178,451 as compared with the corresponding 7 months of the previous year.— Straits Times.
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    F. M. S. Appointments.
    101 3 Mb. W. F. Hackman, has been appointed a Surveyor in the Trigonometrical Survey Department, F. M. S. Mr. Jones Parry is leaving Perak for Pahang in place of Mr. Summers, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Butler taking up Mr. Pam duties in Kinta. Mr. W- Ephraums
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    French News.
    364 3 (From Tonkin Pa pert.) Aii Imperial Edict has been issued ordaining Ihe trial of Marshal Su for malpractices amounting to treason of which he is said to have been guilty while holding command of the troops in the disturbed province of Kwangsi. Since February last no fewer than
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    Australia and the Navy.
    610 3 Mr. Reid's Strange Declaration. Sir E. Barton, in pursuance of the conclusions arrived at the Premiers' Conference in London, moved the second reading of the Naval Agreement Bill in the Federal House of Representatives last mouth. The new agreement is for a contribution of =£2OO,lXlO annually
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    GOLD
    45 3 Messrs A. A. Anthony A Co. courteously inform us that the Redjang I Lobong Gold Mining Company's output for July was valued at fl. 149,000 and that after paying all expenses there wa3 a credit balance in hand on 15th inst. of fl. 492,000.
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    Legal Intelligence.
    1212 3 1 Mr. Kader Sted. an agent of the B. S. N. Co., Ltd., was yesterday charged before Mr. Bryant with electing two houses at York Road without {emission from the I Municipality. 'lhe defence of the accused that he made only some alterations in the said buildings being
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      1824 4 N GHEE CHOON CO. Wa 129, Beach Street, PENANG. Commission Agents, Phovisioners and General Importers. Ayents for TOWKAY FOO CHOO CHOON, OF LAHAT, PERAK, AND The Perak General Farms. 29 a Allan Irving. •Penang. ENGINEERS, Iron Brass Founders, BOILER MAKERS AND Bridge Builders. IRON AND STEEL MERCHANTS IRONMONGERS, OIL MERCHANTS.
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    SOMALILAND WAR.
    1298 5 AN INTERESTING CHAT WITH MR. MELTON I*RIOK. ;-f 1 fc. Mr. Melton Prior, the veteran artist, is back in England. I%is I liouncsd appraranee in the fjfrajjd other afternoon caused quite nM&irprfce becdiise during the very hours lie' spent in town newsboys were running right I and left
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    SPORT.
    1155 5 THE ENGLISH TURF. at SCEPTRE AND AKi> PATRICK. Some time ago Mr. John Gubbins was offered .£10,000 for the mare Morganetta (by Springfield), the dam of Gaftee More, I thefHjife-croited hero. but'"he resolutely refused the offer, the time tliaf the foal she was carrying wouM probably lie j worth
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      683 5 a^sKhoais» I Established at hedan. deli. East Coast of Sumatra. f\K J. J- UK HEEIf, t.t.u.. Advocate I/ and Solicitor to the High Court, of t tuc iu Netherlands India at Batavia. Kcsawau, Medan, Deli. t\i i.lwi/1 -V tO 111! 1“ 1 r 5 .V 5 58h notice: 1 mu:
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      308 5 PENANG FOUNDRY Co., (Established 1876.) ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, <&c., &e. Weld Quay, 37 Beach Street, PENANG. 27. i Tiang Lee Co. Merchants and Generaifjlmporters, PENANG Wholesale Office:—s3, BEACH STREET. General Store Department:— 95, BEACH STREET. A LARGE stock of Goods of all varieties kept on liaud. Orders from local and outport
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      83 5 Special good STRONG “B-P” Manila Envelopes $3 per 1000 THIS OFFICE. Pen a no, 24th August, 11*03. THE AlJ‘ Penang Forage Co. 36, Klawei Road. «I t 1.,, s i\ Mini PATENT HOESE FOOD.j PRICE: $4.00 A BALE. ALSO On Hand, —Large Stocks OF Crushed Food, Bran, Oats, Barley, Linseed,
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      1034 5 /u t;. \m: MAliK *d l h' id d >f n v; A CHIN HIN BROTHERS, 1 General Storekeepers, Horse Dealers Livery Stables No. oOd, PENANG 110AD. Telephone No. ‘.01. IILI I —< ’aham 4 Co., td. The following Goods always on hand. Best single and pair English, American ,aud
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      2255 6 JWMbIN 2 ®> Beach Street, PENBhtG.' JEcho's of Penane. iMiUf ts/n a' O'* ANDREW USHER^m^; batß*9b^ o. y. g:Avhtsky CR A f<H-b<L A £tf IE THIS CONCISE. AUTHENTIC AND INTERESTING jj \f History of Penang Specially written for and Now running in the STRAITS ECHO YVill be reproduced about the
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