Straits Echo, 10 November 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. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER loth, 1903. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 135.
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    HIGH WATER.
    39 1 j. Yeek ending Monday, Nov. 16, 1903. P.M. A.M. lav 5.50 6.15 i i ifsdav 6.4*) 7.05 11. lav 7.30 7.55 F, „,v 8.20 8.45 lav 9.10 9.35 Su.,-1 v' 10.00 10.25 31. ii lav 10.50 11.15
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    THE MOON.
    21 1 November. Last Quarter... Nov. 12th, 9.41 a.m. 0 N'*w Moon 19th, 12.05 p.m. I First Quarter... 27th, 12.31 p.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    51 1 To-day. Town Land, Golf Club, 5-30 p.m. Indra Zanibar Theatrical Co., Chinese Theatre Hall, 9 p.m. Great Bengal Circus, at 9-15 p.m. Datoh K'ramat Gardens. To-morrow. Town Band, Esplanade, 5-30 p.m. Indra Zanibar Theatrical Co., Chinese Theatre Hall, 9 p.m. Great Bengal Circus, at 9-15 p.m. Datoh K raniat
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    37 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Ballon rat 12 Nov Bengal 14 Nor. Simla 26 Malta 28 Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Ceylon 17 Nov Shanghai 21 Nov Japan 1 Dec fcr For particulars See Page 3.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Panama Revolution.
      159 1 Colonel Hay’s Statement. (Reuter** Sorrier.) London, Btli Nov.—Colonel John Hav, the United States Secretary of State, has issued a statement defending the recognition of the Panama I republic. He says Such recognition was in strict accordance with justice and equity, and the only course open to the United
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      Sultan’s Birthday.
      36 1 Diplomatic Relations. (Renter'* Sorrier.) London, 9th Nov. —It is significant to note that the German Ambassador to Constantinople was the only diplomatist received by Abdul Hamid during His Highness’s birthday festivities on Friday last.
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      The Somali War.
      52 1 Getting Ready for the Advance. (Rontt'f* Service.) London, 9th Nov.—Wires from Aden report that the combined British, Abyssinian am\ Italian advance against the Mullah in Somaliland has been postponed until the 14th instant, when British and Italian warships will be ready at Obbia to co-operate with the
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      Emperor William.
      63 1 Operated upon for Polypus. (Renter** Sorrier.) London, 9th Nov. —The Emperor of Germany lias been successfully operated upon for polypus in the larynx. The tumour has been removed and the medical report emphasises the non-cancerous nature of the polypus. A bulletin issued this morning announced that the Kaiser
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      Kaiser and Tsar.
      60 1 Conference Conjectures. Reuter** Service). London, 9th Nov. —The report that Germany has promised Russia active support in certain eventualities in the Far East is doubted in semi-official quarters; the main outcome of the conference between the Kaiser and Tsar is believed to be an agreement on the
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      The Kaiser.
      29 1 (ltentrCn Sm’irr.) Loudon, 10th Nov. —A Bulletin .states that the Kaiser’s condition is good and that the wound will take eiidit da vs lo heal. o f
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      Shocking Fatality.
      182 5 Consul Killed at Singapore. Result ok Carriage Accident. Singapore, 10th Nov.—The Hon. Alimed Attaoullah lley, ConsulGeneral for Turkey, was killed in a carriage accident leaving the Governor’s King’s birthday Ball at 1 o’clock this morning. His hired gharry-pony bolted down Government Hill, and tbe Consul thereupon jumped out
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      The Northern Crisis.
      99 5 Russo-German Alliance. Covert Threat Against England. (It cuter'* Service.) London, 7th Nov. —Wires from Vienna state that the Kaiser and Tsar in their conference at Weisbaden came to a distinct agreement relative to Far Eastern contingen cies, ensuring to Russia Germany’s support in the event of Japan
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      New Honours.
      103 5 Kershaw Invested C.M.G. (Reuter x Service.) London, 10th Nov. —Mr. Thomas Herbert Kershaw, late legal advisei h) -tire Federated Malay States, has been invested with the insignia of a Companion of St. Michael and St. George. H. Kersliaw.- b.a.. was educated «U I rinitv College. (Jxon 2nd class
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      Shocking Suicide.
      51 5 Italian Minister’s Sad Death. (Reuter's Service.) London, 10th Nov.—The new Italian Minister of Finance has commited suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. It is reported that the act was partly due to bitter socialist attacks on the Minister’s moral character and partly in consequence of his son's
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    The Situation in the Far East.
    1146 1 Some details of doings and sayings in the Tsar’s Capital. {From oar own Correspondent.) St. Petersburg», October 15th.— Russian press comments on the dispute with Japan are calmer, but it is not dirtieult to discern some disquiet at the reports of Japan's preparedness. The
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    Tin.
    329 1 London, 15th Oct.—The market has been stagnant, with verv little variation in prices, as importers had nothing to offer; l»ears seem few and apathetic, thus the large holders had little difficulty in keeping up prices. We close at =£ll4 for cash, and =£114.125. 6d. for three months’. Tinplate makers
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      136 1 Java, Br. s.s. 4,093, Barcham, 9th Nov., Yokohama, via Ports, 13th Oct., Gen.,—P. O. Wakasa Maru, Jap. s.s. 3,881, MacMillan, Bth Nov., Yokohama, via Ports, 13th Oct., Gen., —B. Co. Pak Ling, Br. s.s. 2,874, Conradi, 9th Nov., Yokohama via Ports, 9th Oct., Gen., W. M. Co. Perak, Br.
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      DEPARTURES.
      55 1 10th November. Wakasa Marti, for Colombo and Southern India. Tony Chat/ Un. for Batu Bahru and Asahan. Ho Kioei, for Deli. Sumatra, for Deli. M. Vajirnnhis, for EJie, T. Seniawe, Segh, Pu!o Well and Olehleh. Palau Reman, for Port Swettenham and Malacca. Pin Sony, for Port Swettenham and Singapore.
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      IN PORT.
      62 1 Java, Br. s.s. 4.093, Barchaui 9th Nov., Yokohama, via Ports 13tli Oct., Gen., P. O. Pak Ling, Br. s.s. 2,874, Conradi, 9th Nov., Yokohama via Ports, 9th Oct., Gen., W. M. Co. Perak, Br. s.s. 296, Sutherland, 9th Nov., Tongkah, Bth Nov., Gen., —Koe Guan Co. Vidar, Br.
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      EXPECTED.
      53 1 Vessels From Agents Due Fitzpatrick Rangoon H.C. &Ch. 11th Nov. Nurnberg Hamburg jB.M. Co 12tli C. Apcar Singapore A.A.A.Co.. 12th Ballaarat Colombo P. O. 12th Ambria do. B.M.&Co. 14th Benloxnond London S. B. Co. 16th Simla do. P. 0. 26th Benledi London S. B. Co. Benart do. do. Benlawers
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      SAILINGS.
      55 1 Vessels For Ayents Leaves Fitzpatrick Rangoon H. C. Co. 12th Nov. N urn berg Singapore S. B. Co. 12th Benlomond do. B.M.&Co. 12th Ballaarat do. P. O. 12th C. Apcir Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 13th Ambria Singapore B.M.&Co. 14tj Benlawers Marseilles S. B. Co. 20th Benledi Singapore do. Benart do. do.
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      PASSENGERS.
      67 1 Inward.- Per Java,” from Yokohama, Mr. F. L. Tomlin. From Singapore, the Hon., J. K. Birch. Hon. Dr. and Mrs. Brown, Messrs. D. Gilchrist, J. B. Harve, O. Sielcken and Rev. Bro. James. Per Wakasa Maru,” from Singapore, Hon. J. and Mrs. Turner. Madam Guion. Per Sumatra,” from Deli,
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      MAILS CLOSE
      59 1 Fob 'Edie, T Semawe, Segli and Olehleh—Per Hok Canton, to-morrow, 9 a.in. Asuliau and Batu Bahia—Per Artaadong, to-morrow. 1 p.ui. Tongkah, Kopali, Renong, Victoria, Point Maliwun and Mergui—Per Perak tomorrow, 2 p.m. Deli —Per Calypeo, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Tongkah—Per Cornelia, 12th instant,
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      27 1 WEATHER. The following report is kiudlv supplied by the Signal Director of Fort, Cornwallis: The rainfall during the 24 hours ended at 1» a.m. to-day was nil.
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    The Decline of Cornish Tin Mining.
    1694 2 Thb Cornish Fontpublishes the following i interesting letter from Sir Roper Lethbridge on the decline of Cornish tin mining Sir, —The kindly terms in which you speak of my services to India, as a professor of political economy, as a political agent, and finally
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    A Plain Case.
    125 2 Jack —Is that Miss Bonis‘r Well, I must say that I fail to see her beauty. Arthur —Great Scott! You surely are dul! at figures! A correspondent of the Morning Advertiser iu Chiua sbites that it is unlikely that the Chinese Govern meat will consent to the
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    Passengers Outward.
    153 2 Fer Clmsan, connecting with the steamer Ballaarat at Colombo, from London, Oct. 16.—T0 Hongkong Miss C. Houlder, Miss I*. E. M assey, Miss Heard, Miss Cardew. To Singapore Miss Morrison, Mr. and Miss Sommerville, Mr. C. B. Griffin, Mrs. S«'ed. Sister Katherine, Mrs. Ventris, Mr., Mrs. and Miss
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      10 2 No. 15. Posada Sherry; dry Palo, do*. $l2. bot. $1.05
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      1185 2 Sandilands Buttery Go, PERRIER JOUET CHAMP AGNES. AGENTS 29, Beach Street, PENANG. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. CRAIGELLACHIE GLENLIVET DISTILLERY Co.’s GAELIC HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. KITSON LAMPS. The Finest Light iu Existence. Apply to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Sole Agents. MACHINERY, ETC. it OLD SMUGGLER WHISKY. Steam Engines Boilers
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      1557 3 ANKS xTAL 1 a S. N. Co. r i •>({ y mail steamers may be expected to arrive Outwards, and leave Penang Hooiewarls on the following dates MAIL SERVICE. Outwards. N«>v. 12 Ballaarat 26 Simla j),., 10 Coromandel 24 Bengal with do do do China Victoria Himalaya India Nov. Dee.
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    The Straits Echo.
    74 4 Justice satisfies everybody, and justice alone.—E.nersoii. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THM CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY, LOCAL S2t perauuuiu. (Post Free) 27 MAIL KDITION (Post Free) 13 CAULK ADDRESS: Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 188. >-< Editor, Chesnev
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    Edward VII—I. R.
    2221 4 Edward VII —I. R. SIRE. we have locked on many and mighty things In these eight hnrdred summers of renown Since the Gold .Dragon of the Western Kings On Hastings held went down: And slowly in the ambience of this crown Have many crowns been gathered, till to-day How many
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    Our Mail Budget.
    947 4 Fiscal Friction. Cabinet Complexities. ANGLO-FRENCH AMENITIES, (From Our Correspondent t Fleet Street, October 14tli—Free Trade versus Protection is making the bitrvewt mix-up in politics in the memorv of man Partisans usually in agreement are now bitterly opposed, and members of tlie s Une family can l)e found
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  • The Straits Echo
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      King’s Birthday Parade.
      147 5 (Special Service Singapore, 9th Nov.—The King’s Birthday Parade took place this morning on the race course. The whole garrison took part in the cc emony. A*'large gathering of snertatorS. were present, including nbers of theLegislative Council, (V. 11 suls and numerous Government officials. 1 1 I» 4
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    Kinta Tin Mines.
    86 5 We are courteously informed that the returns of the Kinta Tin Mines for the mouth of. October are as follow Output 60 piculs Approximate value 82,500 Receipts from water rent 950 Working expenditure 87,000 The Mine was shut down for the whole month except for five days,
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    Penang Assizes.
    509 5 The last sessions of the year was opened this morning in the New Supreme Court by Mr. Justice Law. There are only nine cases on the Calendar, five of which were sent up from Province Wellesley. The first case called was that of Mun Inn Mohamed Sainan, who
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    The Dollar Difficulty.
    402 5 Four More Seizures. It is generally admitted that laws should be enforced in accordance with their “spirit"’ rather than rigid adherence to the letter .of Statutes. If there ever was reasou for the exercise of a very large measure of discretion in the euforcement of new enactments
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    The Hon. J. Rodger.
    188 5 Departure from Taiping. Our Taiping correspondent writes: I think it no exaggeration to state that almost all Taiping met this afternoon at the Railway Station tq bid farewell to the Resident and Mrs. Rodger, who left by the 2.10 train for Penang. A Guard of Honour,
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    Perak Turf Club.
    232 5 The annual meeting of the Club was held at Taiping on 80th ult. There were present Lt. Col. Walker, Messrs. W. W. Douglas, F. W. Talbot, P. J. Nelson, K. Pinkney, W. Sayer, F. Irby, W. Epliraums, G. E. Reid, H. T. Dempster, P. Moss, W. G.
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      TASMANIAN MINERALS.
      142 5 [l J,J,. To the Editor or tjjk St.taiti Echo. t > Prol>ably some of you* readers may j l>e.interested in the following mining rej turns showing the quantity and values of minerals exported from Tasmania. Last month copper (silver lead bullion) 296 tons, 1372 copper pyrites (zinc ore)
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    ENGLISH SPEAKING AMONG STRAITS-BORN CHINESE.
    436 5 M ft."'Law Yew Swee replies to Critics. Deae Sir. With reference to the several copitrjeirt recently jail dished -in--your valuabhqpnjier on my article, English speaking among Straits-born Chinese.” it affords met the greatest pleasure to note the number ofdStraits-born Chinese who actually take to newspaper
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    Penang Pranakan Club.
    240 5 members of the above-named Club held, last Saturday, a Fancy Dress Banquet at Mr, Tek Soon’s bungalow on Mount Erskiue. The following gentlemen participated:— Mr. Md. Morad Siamese Nobleman S. A. Meali Siamese General .M, J. Mericau. Highlan<ler „__MY NY Meriean Uncle Sam C. M. Noordin Chinese
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    Gazette Mems.
    305 5 Sj Mr. W. Reel, District Officer, Soutli Province Wellesley. been' grunte< fifteen months’ leave. Mr. H. Eschke is recognised as Con sul-General for Germany at fSingapor» for the Colony of the Straits Setttle inents, the part of the Island of Bornet 1 which is under British Protection, f
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      EXCHANGE.
      115 5 Penang, 10th November. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 1/10 0 4 months’ sight Bank 1/10$ 3 Credit ...1/1012 3 Documentary ...1/10£ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 1381 3 days’ sight Private 1401 Bombay, Demand Bank 138$ 3 days’ sight Private 140$ Madras, Demand Bank 138$ 3
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      SHARES
      209 5 Bersawall Gold Mine Co., Ld. 18. —sellers Kechau Gold Mining Co., Ld. I.— nom. N. Kechau Gold Mining Co., Ltd I.— nom. Raul) Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld S 7. sellers. Redjaug Lebong Gold Mining Co., Ld $l7O. nom. S. Raub Gold Mining Syn. Ld. 10.— nom. KadauaGold Mining
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      PRODUCE.
      153 5 Lin 72.75 sales Gold leaf 83.B. Pepper(W.Coast3l b5.50z.)8 29. —sellers White P«‘Pr« r 50 sales Trang Pepper 36. wow* Cloves (picked) 8 35 50 nom. Mace 8150. —sellers Mace Pickings 130. —sellers Nutmegs llOs 76 sales No. 1 7. sellers Sugar 2 5.30 Basket (Chiuese) 3.65 sales Tapioca Flour
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      1689 6 NOTICE. HONG SING. KEE SAW and Sons beg to inform the public in general that they will undertake to repair all kinds of Bicycles, Musical Boxes, Gas Lamps, Type Writers, &c., &c. They also undertake contracts for repairing Bicycle inner tubes at only 82 per month, and overhaul Bicycle once
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    Turf Notes.
    406 7 Among the outstanding double-event wagers in which Grey Tick, winner of the Cesirĕwitch, is concerned, which have been made with Mr. J. Thompson, are the following —10,000 to 35 agst Grey Tick and Soaraway, 6,000 to 24 Grey Tick and Kilglass, 5,000 to 10 Grey Tick and Glass
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    Chinese Engineering and Mining Co.
    516 7 Second Annual Meeting. Ma. W. F. Turner, a Director, presided over the second annual meeting of this Company, which was held on 14th Oct. at Winchester House*, Tjondon. The Directors reported that the profit and loss account, after providing for interest on the Debenture issue,
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    The Storm-clouds.
    782 7 Why China Must Resist Russia. (Translated from the Universal Gazette The Russo-Chiuese Treaty is exceedingly important. If it be signed, all the other Powers will follow in the footsteps of Russia with a view to protecting their spheres of influence, and China will be doomed. All the world,
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      1253 7 p,,,jida, Very Old Bottled, 1 white Port. dor. $'»0, l>ot. 85. \v CORNFIELD, PEN AN O. No. 10/11. Posada Tarragona*, dor. §10, hot. §0.90 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS FOR 1904. Splendid Designs by the Royal Publishers, London. Prices from 10 to 25 cents each. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. rjlENDERS are invited
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      9 7 No. 16. Posada Sherry, Elegante, doz. §l5, hot. §1.50
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      59 7 To Echo Advertisers. There is only one way to Advertise, and that is to hammer your name, your business, so constantly, so persistently, so thoroughly into the people’s heads through the medium of the Echo that if they walked in their sleep they would constantly turn their heads to your
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    SELANGOR TURF CLUB.
    1121 8 Programme for December Meeting, c <3 December 29th, 31st, 1903, cnul January 0 2nd, 1904. First Day. Race No. 1. The Maiden Plate. 1 Value 8 300 and 3 50 to second horse provided there are five starters the property of f different owners. A Race for
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      1113 8 GEORGE WALKER, Chemist and Druggist. “THE DISPENSARY. JOO SEING Co., '12, Beach Street PENANG. No. 2 Bishop Street, Prescriptions carefully compounded. Spectacles to suit all Sights. 50a Messrs. CAMPBELL, MacCOLL Co., BA TA VIA, JAVANESE COOLIES. rpHE undersigned is appointed Agent I for the Straits for the above Javanese Coolie
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      383 8 HONG CHEONG. BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, No- 65, BISHOP ST RE El PENANG. Under the patronage of His Excellency the late Sir Charles Hugh Mitchell, G. C. M. G., Governor of Strait* Settlements. The Hou’kle Resident Councillor 11. hotter and several other officers. The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Company, Limited.
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