Straits Echo, 7 December 1903

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. TOL. 1. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1903. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 158*
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    51 1 Births. On 1th November, at Houtfkonjr. the wife of I M. Xavier. Public Works Department, of da .lighter. On J ith November, at the wife of F A. Wendt, of a son. On J 'th November, at Honprkonjr Civil Hospital. the wife of J. J. Lvsaujrht. of a
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    HIGH WATER.
    43 1 For Week ending Sunday,. Dec. 13, 1903. A. 91. H.M. Monday, 7th 3.00 3.26 Tuesday, Bth 3.51 4.1/ i Wednesday, 9th 4.41 5.06 Thursday, 10th 5.34 6.00 j Friday, 11th 6.26 6.52 Saturday. 12th 7.17 7.441 I Sunday, 13th 8.08 8.34
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    THE MOON.
    15 1 December. (Last Quarter... lltli, 5.48 p.m. 0 New Moou 19th, 4.21 p.m. I
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    FIXTURES.
    31 1 To-DAT. Chinese Chamber of Commerce, j Meeting at 3 p.m. Town Band, Esplanade, 5-30 p.m. To-morrow. Town Baud, Golf Club, 5-30 p.m. Dr. Locke to l>e nominated as a Commissioner.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    37 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Coromandel 10 Dec i Chtttan 12 Dec Bengal Ballaarat '26 Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Palermo loDec Formosa. 19 Dec Palma 29 Manila 2 Jan fcr For particulars See Page 3.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Chinese Labour for the Transvaal.
      55 1 (Rangoon 'Times Sorrier) London, 25th Nov.—Mr. Perry, chairman of the Rand Native Labour Asso-, ciation, has arrived in London and sails for Hongkong next week to arrange details for the exportation of Chinese labour to South Africa in view of the expected passing of a
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      The Viceroy’s Cup.
      112 1 Calcutta, 25th Nov.—Betting on the Viceroy’s Cup on the 21st was as follows 5 to 2 agst. Great Scott (t o). 3 to 1 Carabine (t o). sto 1 Acetine (t o). 6to 1 Vasto (t o). 6to 1 Cretonne to). Bto 1 Friar Tuck (o). 10
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      The Somali War.
      29 1 Killing Dervishes and Capturing Stock. London, 26th Nov. —General Manning’s Brigade in returning t<> Bohotle encountered 220 dervish raiders and killed six besides capturing 3.000 stock.
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      “Abdul the Bloody."
      47 1 Abdul the Bloody." Tsar Humiliates the Turkish Despot. London, 26th Nov.—Before assenting to the reforms, the Porte begged Austria and Russia to modify the scheme, but received an absolute refusal, the Russian Ambassador yesterday repeating the refusal in a strong note. The Porte’s attitude then completely changed.
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      Tibet Expedition.
      216 1 Calcutta, 2fith Nov.—lu connection with the military preparations now on foot in the Teesta Valley, the Englishman learns that proposals have been made for laving down a line of rail from Silliguri to the head of the Sivok Gorge. The route has been surveyed and presents no engineering
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      Fiscal Reform.
      149 1 Rosebery orates in London. {Rangoon Times Service.) London, 26th Nov. —Lord Rosebery, speaking at a meeting at the Surrey Theatre last night, said he did not believe the nation would change its I policy on '.lie personal pledge of one statesman. Mr. Chamberlain, he said, had discovered a
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      Abyssinia and Egypt.
      69 1 London, 27th Nov.—An important expedition, organised by an American named Mr. MacMillan, accompanied by Colonel Harrington, the Bitish Resident in Abyssinia, is about to start to ascertain the practicability of establishing a route between Egypt and Abyssinia via the Nile, Sobat and Pib >r rivers with the
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      The Irish Party.
      20 1 London, 27th Nov.—Mr. William O'Brien declines to withdraw his threat ened resignation of his seat in Parliament.
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      France and England.
      108 1 International Amenities. London, 27th Nov.—The British Parliamentary Deputation was most hospitably entertained in Paris. At the reception at the Elysee, President Loubet conversed affably with the guests. A brilliant banquet took place in the evening at the Grand Hotel and the speeches were marked by the utmost
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      Russia and China.
      82 1 London. 27th Nov.—A Daily Telegraph despatch from Shanghai says the Viceroys and Governors of thirteen provinces outside Chihli have offered the throne to send 90,000 foreign drilled troops to fight Russia for tlie possession of Manchuria. The Morning Post understands there is no truth in the reports
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      Persia.
      76 1 The Viceroy’s Tour. (Ranyoon Time* Sei'fiee.) London, 27th Nov. —The Standard in an arricteon Lord Curzon's tour remarks it is the duty of Great Britain, in view of various manifestations of Russian unfriendliness in Persia, and the possibilities connected with the Bagdad railway, to prepare in good time for
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    The German Mail Service.
    220 1 W ith reference to the redistribution of traffic between the North-German Lloyd Company and the Hamburg-American line, it is stated that the Lloyd has hitherto made no profit out of its contract with the Government. During the first years the losses were extremely heavy in 1895,
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    Tin.
    259 1 In re the Extra Duty. American-Asiatic of San Francisco.) The Singapore Free Press of August 12th notes with some satisfaction that the home papers regard the imposition of the export tin taritf by the Malay States as under the direction of Mr. Chamberlain, though this may not be an
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    MAILS CLOSE
    20 1 For Port Swettenliam and Malacca—Pea Reman, to-morrow, 3 p.in. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.m.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      237 1 Mary Austin, Br. s.s. 130, Conway, sth Dec., P. Kampei, 4th Dec., Gen., Koe Guan Co. Quorua, Br. s.s. 120, Russell, sth Dee., Port Swetteuham, 4th Dec Gen., —H. Tj. Sc Co. Ho Kwei, Br. s.s. 209, Uldall, 6th Dec., Deli, sth Nov., Gen., —Huttenbach Liebert Co. Sumatra, Ger-
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      DEPARTURES.
      52 1 7th December. Canton, for Pangkor ami Teluk Anson. Deli, for Trang. Artmdong, for Batu Bahru. Taw Tong, for Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan Tong Chug Un, for Batu Bahra and Asahau Langkat, for Port Swettenham. Quorra, for PaugkaJau Brandan. Tasman, for Singapore, Purnea, for Rangoon. Glenfalloch, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow
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      IN PORT.
      109 1 Mary Austin, Br. s.s. 130. Conway, sth P. Katnpei, 4th Dec., Gett.. —Koe Guan Co. Ho Kwei, Br. s.s. 209, Uldall, 6th Dec.. Deli, oth Dec., Gen.,—H. L. Co. Sumatra, Ger. s.s. 407, Klimnet, 6th Dec., Deli, sth Dec., Gen., Bĕhn Meyer Co, Lady Weld. Br. s.s. 245,
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      EXPECTED.
      16 1 Vestel8 r rant Agent» Due Suevia Benledi Japan London B.M.&Co. S.B.&Co. r -> 11th Dee. 12th
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      SAILINGS.
      15 1 Vessel» For A jents Leaves Suevia Benledi Hamburg Singapore B.M.&Co; S.B.&Co. 11th Dec. 13th
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      PASSENGERS.
      49 1 Inward— Per “Ho Kwei,” from Deli, Messrs. Lee Kee Cheang. Mad Alee, Showonount and Shown La«u. Per Sumatra,” from Deli, Mr. Fuzuwola. Per Sado Maru,” from Singapore. Messrs. Wickens, Trapnell, and Ferrers.' Per Peutakota,” fiorn Calcttta, Mr. M. Jones, f Per “Pin Seng.” from Port ..Swettenham Mr. DaviV.
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      27 1 WEATHER. The following report is kindly supplied by the Signal Director ot’ Fort Cornwallis:— The rainfall during tlie 24 hours ended at. It a.m. to-dav was nil.
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  • Obituary
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    48 1 Deaths. GotJOH. At Klon# Poh Yon»* Rond. Bangkok. on the 13th inst.. Isabel Maclaren Gougrh. wife of Harry Gowman Gouyh. editor of Siam Ohtervtr. Bangkok. Ox 7th November, at Yokohama. James Macbeth, of Banchory. Scotland, to Orietta Warne. daufrhterof the late W. Voorhees Cases. Pof hiladelphia, US. A.
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    Floods in Siam.
    178 2 The fact that so large a part of lower Siam is flooded with water to an unusual depth does not seem as a rule to have damaged the paddy crop. It has kept pace in.'growing with the rise of the water, and the result should lx* an
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    Rubber.
    210 2 In a recent article of the Agricultural Ledger details are given of the results of the examination of two rubbers aud substitutes for Indiarubber by the Director of the Imperial Institute. London, Professor Wyndham K. Dunstan. The first of the two substances examined by the Professor, the vnllugbeia edulis,
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    Mahomedan Conference.
    278 2 The Anglo-Oriental Maliomedan Educational Conference will meet in Bombay on 28th, 29th, 80th and 31st December. A pavilion will be erected at the rear of the Anjuman-i-Islam building nearßori Bunder, and special purdah arrangement will be made for ladies to witness all the proceedings. Muhomedans and Uon-Mahomedans are
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    Passengers Outward.
    186 2 Per P. and O. steamer Himalaya, connecting with the steamer Coromandel, at CoiomlH), from London. Nov. 13 To Shanghai Mr. and Mrs. W. Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Blennerfasset, Miss E. A. Chatwortiiv. Mrs. Wheelĕr' and infant, To Hong Kong: Mr. and Mrs. Measor and children, Mr and Mrs.
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      2535 2 HOGAN CAUNTER, V < Architects and Government Licensed Surveyors. Temporary Address: No. 1, Transfer Road. 3-12-03 1 uith. FOR SALE. I >ONY AND VICTORIA ok PONY and DOG-CART iu First Class Order. Apply 1, LA RUT ROAD. 28-11-03 No. D AVID DROWN Co., 4 Logan’s Buildings, Estate Agents and Auditors.
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      1761 3 'V' •m S. N. Co. jirrlnl arrival amt iJejta rturex Mail Service. Outwards. j) tM l»i Coromandel connecting with «.8. Himalaya 24 s.k. Bengal (hi B.h. India Jan 7 «.8. Malta Ho s.s. Moldavia 21 H.s. Chusan do 8.8. Arcadia Homewards p,. 12 s.s. (ViMsonconnectinp-with s.B. Britannia 2*> s.s. Ballaarat
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    The Straits Echo.
    81 4 Justice satisfies everybody, and justice alone. Emerson. Established Jnne Ist, 1903. i-ii' Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THU CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Reach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY, LOCAL $2l per aiinmii. (Post Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 15 CAIILM ADDRESS: E c !i c —V
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    “Benevolent Assimilation.”
    1437 4 London. 23rd Nov.—News from the Philip- I pines states that the Americans have routed 2,000 Mores on the island of Jolo. killing 300. Six Americans vrerj wounded. Press mcSeage. Ever since February 1398 the AuiI erica n nation, as the people of the I United States delight to
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    “Gazette” Mems.
    772 4 Mk. G. T. Hare, c.m.0., is appointed a Magistrate tor the Settlements of I Penang and Malacca, and Mr. A. M.; Pountney a Magistrate for the Settlement of Singapore. Captain A. H. Boldero, k. n., Master Attendant, Straits Settlements, has been granted 8 months leave commencing on the
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    Darkest Africa.
    174 4 Horrible Atrocities. British Intervention Imperative. liruter’x Service London, (itli Dec.—The British Consul for the Congo Free State bus completed :i tom* of the Congo district on behalf of the British Government. The four, as originally designed, was to have lasted six months, but was terminated on the expiration
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    Cotton.
    24 4 The Calm before the Storm. London, 7th Dec.—The excitement upon the New York Cotton Market has temporarily subsided and a lull has occurred.
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    The Northern Crisis.
    61 4 The World Awaiting the Verdict. London, 7tli Dec.—There is a temporary lull in the Far Eastern crisis, the tv hole attention of the world being concentrated on the assembling of the Japanese Diet, which took place yesterday. Hitherto the proceedings have been purely formal, but the ceremonial
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    The Naval Disaster.
    161 4 Hopes of Saving Che “Flora. (Reuter's Service.) London, sth Dec. —H.M.S. Rloni, which was run ashore off the coast of British Colombia, is lying on an even keel and there is uo danger of the ship breaking up. The damage is apparently slight, but the salving opeiations
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    Russia and Japan.
    123 4 The Standard Urges War. London, sth Dec. —The Loudon Standard says that if the encroach merits of Russia are to be stopped now is the time when Japan can deal a blow' most effectively, bnt no friend of Japan can contemplate the collision of these two Powers
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      428 4 PERAK LARD ARD MINES AGENCY. i General Manager: FRANK DENNYS. McAlister&Go.Ld., 19 Beach Street, Penang. Head Office at No. 3, Hugh Low Street, Ii*oh. Teleyrajdiic Address: “CHAJBUT,” Ipoh. Code used, A. B. C. 4tii Edition. FOR SALE. 2 Very Fine Brick and Wood Houses, Ipoh. 3 Building, Lots in the
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      4 4 -JIOLU’S GUNS. 00, Ltd.
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  • The Straits Echo
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      Bangkok Forgeries.
      848 5 (Special Service.) An Exemplary Sentence. JJaugkok, sth Dec. flie trial of a i Feng, the head of the gang of forgoes charged with forging and uttering counter!qip cm renev notes, has been sentenced to twenty y ears’ i,,].! I’l.sonnicnt. :l i Peug, who has received such severe punishment,
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    Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
    109 5 4 Ihib annual feast was celebrated in tlie 1, 10 Tikos ChuTjth yesterday, with g re.it P 01 0? ’»d ceremouy. There was special hi the morning, aud vespers was in the afternoon, when the Church Wat crowded to the doors with a iarjje u
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    The Siamese Navy.
    116 5 Bangkok, 26th Nov—The Muratha i left on Saturday for Singora with Phya j Suhkhum, the High Commissioner of I Monthon Nukhon Mitaiuar.it, on board. Aiiis vessel will as usual stav on the Singora station. The Sugrib leaves to-day for Poket to continue the survey on the west
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    TIN.
    859 5 London, 12th Nov.—The market has given way until it reached yesterday <£lls 10s. for cash and £ll6 10s. for three months, since when there has been a rally, and we close at £ll6 2s. 6d. for cash, and £ll7 2s. 6d. for three months. The business done was not
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      A CHINESE MEMBER OF COUNCIL FOR PENANG.
      193 5 To tiie Editor op the Straits Echo. Sir, AY itL reference to the above subject discussed bv your correspondent iu your issue of 27th Nov. last, I am quite 'certain that it, is most desirable that the people of Penaug should have a
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      TREASURY STAMPS.
      171 5 To The Editor op the Straits Echo." Sir, I would suggest that, as regards the Treasury Department, a lietter scheme should be arranged so as to facilitate the work of purchasers who go there .to buy stamps for their documents. j I was surprised to see mostly Chettjes
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    Cricket.
    381 5 “Y t eterans” vs. Griffin^.”. j This match was played on the Esplanade! on Saturday afternoon iu fine weatheV, wicket being fast aud good. A strong' north-easterly wind, however, prevailed from beginning to end, putting the howlers at the Light Street end at a great disadvantage, hence it will
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    States’ News.
    828 5 SELANGOR. (From our Correspondent.) i Kuala Lumpur, 2nd Dec. —The Rev. Father J. Meneuvrier, of Penang, has been on a sliort visit to Kuala Lumpur, where lie is the guest of the Rev. Father Rcnard at the Roman Catholic vicarage. Mr. C. YV. Harrison has returned from leave
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    Indictment of the Congo Free State.
    1192 5  -  By H.R.FOX BOURNE. Somewhat grudgingly, the Government has consented at last to exercise its right of interference with the j>olicy which has long j been adopted by the authorities of the (Jon- go Free State. That State was brought into existence eighteen years ago
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 5 Penang, 7th December. (liy courtesy of the Chartered Hank.) Loudon Demand Bank ...l/9j{ I months’ sight Bank ...19^ 3 Credit ...1/10 3 Documentary 1 /10 Calcutta. Demand Bank lis. 133 3 days’ sight Private 135 Bombay, Den;nml Bank 133 3 clays’ sight Private 135 Madras, Demand Bank 133 3
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    PRODUCE.
    160 5 rin S 77.25 Gold leaf 83. B. Pepper (W. Coast 31b5.5 oz.)s 29.25 White Pepper 8 51.— noni. Trang Pepper 8 32. tellers Cloves (picked) 8 35. nom. Mace 8140. —tellers Mace Pickings 120. —tellers Nutmegs llOs 72. —sales l No. 1 7.50 sellers. Sugar 2 5. Basket (Chinese)
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      1689 6 HONG SING. SIN GHEE CHOON CO. Boot and Shoe Maker. 42 Main Road, Taiping. mwf KHOO BUAN PHUAN. (Chop) GIM SENG MOH. 203 Main Road, Taiping. Tin Miners, Advancers and Genera! 52a Goods Store mwf ONG KHYE PANG. (Chop) KHYE GUAN. Tin Smelters and Importers of Raw Opium. 51a TAIPING
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    Russia and America.
    2712 7 United States Distrust. STORY OF DUPLICITY. A N TAOON IBTIC 1N T E RESTS. Washington. Oct 27th.—Ever since the eighth day of this month, when the Chinese 1 American Commercial Treaty was signed and Russia made mock of her promise to evacuate Manchuria, there has lieen a
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      474 7 Graham Co., Id., WHOLESALE CHEMISTS, 4 Bench Street Penang. PERRIER JOUET CHAMP AGNES. AGENTS HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Sandilands Buttery Co., KITSON LAMPS. 23, Beach Street, PENANG. Th<* Finest Light in Existence. Apply to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Sole Agents, j IMPORTERS OF MENNEN’S ls L rv MACHINERY, ETC. BORATED TALCUM TOILET
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      182 7 Important Notice to Passengers to Europe. Penang, 20th October, 1008. Directors of the undermentioned I 1_ Ste;unship Companies beg to intimate that for all passages booked after tliis date to Europe by the Mail 1 Steamers of the said Companies for i embarkation from Penang, on and after 15th January,
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      1599 8 Standing Advertisements are Reproduced in Brief Here. (Appearing once a week an per contract in the Daily Bulletin.) NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. BOUSTEAD Co., AGENTS. b \3Sfta* h *if ts*+ mm* THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, Printers, Publishers, Lithographers Bookbinders and Stationers f t f ALLAN IicVING. g# m SNIKftfiVK* #aj#4& i
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