Straits Echo, 2 February 1904

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    35 1 Straits Echo toAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. FOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 25.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    84 1 Makriaoeb. On 7th Jan., at Kensington. B. Howe, of Sarawak. to Gicaly Mary Cobb. Ok 20th January, at St Andrew a Cbu.v],. Calcutta. by R©v. Thomas Scott, m. a.. Pr sidency Senior Chaplain, Church of Scotland assisted by Rev. Principal Morrison, fc. and Rev. A. B. Wann. B.
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    HIGH WATER.
    41 1 For Week ending Monday, Feb. 8. 1904. I A.M. P.M. Tuesday, 2nd 120 f.*ls Wednesday, 3r»\ 210 2.35 Thursday. 4th 8.00 B.‘4p Friday, sth $.50 4.1 a Saturday, 0;li 4.40 5.05', Sunday, 7th 5.80 5:55 1 Monday, 6.20 6.45
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    THE MOON.
    28 1 laist Quarter Feb. Bth, 9.48 A.M. O New Moon 16th. 4.26 p.m. I Flint Quarter 23rd, 11-51 p.m. O Full Moon Mar 2nd, 9.16 a.m. j
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    FIXTURES.
    23 1 To-iiat. Town Baud, Golf Club. 5-80 p.m. To-morrow. Town Baud, Esplanade, 5-8 p.m. Fireworks, Esplanade 9 p.m. Chettv Procession Commencing 2 p.m.
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    P & O. SAJLINGS
    36 1 P O. SAJLINGS Mail Service. Outwari>k. RonRWAKiw. Jtallaarat 4 Feb JlengcU 6 Feb Coromandel 18 Malta ‘40 Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Java 0 Feb Palermo 14 Feb Malacca 43 Palma 46 For particulars See Page o.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Crisis.
      178 1 (Rangoon Times Service.) London, 22nd Jan.—Explaining the situation, the Times' Peking correspondent says that the entire Russian force jin Manchuria is 150,000 troops and I 266 guns. The line of communications traverses j 1,553 miles of unfriendly country and the whole fleet is wedged together at I Port
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      Afghanistan.
      55 1 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Bombay, 23rd Jan.—Peshawar news says that it is reported that the Ameer lias removed his brother Mohamed Umar from office. The latter is confined to his own quarters as a stat> prisoner. Also fresh troubles have arisen between Bibi Halinia and the Ameer over certain jewels
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      Tibet Mission.
      169 1 Interview with Lhassa Envoys. (Rangoon Gazette Sere ice.) Calcutta, 22nd Jan.—ln spite of tho intense cold the Sappers and Pioneers are at work on difficult mountain paths beyond Chumbi. They have already done such excellent work that mules and ponies from the plains are able to negotiate the
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      The British Army.
      233 1 (Rangoon Time Service.) London, 22nd Jan. —Mr. Arnold Forster, speaking at Liverpool, said j that <*ut of the ten millions voted to; remedy the inadequacy of stores, I,Bol*l guns and stores for three army corps j with six months reserve had been provided. He was convinced that
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      South Africa.
      54 1 (Rangoon Times Service.) London, 22ml Jan.—The issue of the j first instalment of ten millions out of the thirty millions of Transvaal war j contribution loan, which the Rand magnates undertook to meet, has been postponed indefinitely owing to the I conditions of the money market and the
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      England and Italy.
      17 5 {Reuter Service.) London, 2nd Feb. —The Anglo--1 Itnl ian Arbitration Convention lias been signed.
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      By-Election.
      18 5 Reuter's Service. London, Jlst JaiY—A Liberal has been elected to represent Ayrburghs in the House of Commons.
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      Macedonia.
      36 5 {Reuter n Service.) London, 2nd Feb. —The Macedonian situation appears to be entering a more acute phase. It is reported that the relations between llilini Rash and the Kuropean asI sessors arc reverse of cordial.
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      War Office Reform.
      85 5 txit ti-O-J. (Reuters Service.) London, Ist Feb. —In conformity with a recommendation of the WarOffice Committee, with the King’s approval, the Government has decided to appoint an Army Council framed «.n the model of the Admiralty Boar The <■ o Cominander-in-Chief ceases to exist, under the new
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    “Boys.”
    1419 1 Experiences of a Griffin. The Chiuese boy is ;m evil one becomes acquainted with soon after one’s arrival in the Straits Settlements. Suppose you are a lonely bachelor, and that you intend taking up your quarters in a delightful little white and green bungalow, possessing a l»eautiful garden and
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      269 1 Meran, F. M. S. 100, Long. 31st Jun., Port Swettenham, 28th Jan., Nil.—F. M. S. Govt. Pin Seng, Br. s.s. 378, Davidson, Ist Feb., Singapore, 30th Jan., Gen., —B. Bros. Janet Nicoll, Nor. s.s. 474, Nichol, 2nd Feb., Moulmem. 29th Jan., Rice.—Koe Guau Co. Jin Ho, Br. s.s. 110,
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      DEPARTURES.
      57 1 •2nd February. l)eli, for Trang. Ho Kwei, for Deli. Taw Tony, for Lnngkat anti Pangkalan Brandan. Jo not Nicoll, for Tavoy and Mergui. It. Halewyn, for Batu Bahra and Asahau. Tula Itiman, for Port Swettenham and Malacca Loony Ho, for Perlis and Setul. Lady Weld, for Tel uk Anson,
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      IN PORT.
      46 1 Itin da, Br. s.s. 3,361, Stone, Ist Feb., Singapore, 28th Jau„ Gen., —H. L. Co. Ahahan, Br. s.s. 161, Peters, 2nd Feb., Asahan, Ist Feb., Gen., B. M. Co. Avagyee, Br. s,s. 247, Morier, 2nd Feb., Teluk Anson, Ist Feb., Gen., —Koe Guan Co.
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      EXPECTED.
      22 1 Yeenelĕ From A'jenta I Due Silesia Colombo S.K.&Co. i8rd Feb. Waihora Moulmein K.G.Co. 3rd Nam Sang jCalcutta j B.&Co. 4th J
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      SAILINGS.
      18 1 Veusel* For Atjeuln Leave Silesia Singapore S.K.<fcCo. 3rd Feb Waihora Moulmein K.G.Co. 4th Nam Sang Singapore B.&Co.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      32 1 Foit:— Singapore—Per Hindu, to-morrow, 11a m. Deli—Per Hebe, to-morrow, noon. Deli—Per Asahan, to-morow, noon. Port Swettenham—Per Mary Austin, to- morrow, 2 p. m. Teluk Austin —Per Avagyee, to-morrow', 2 p.m.
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      PASSENGERS.
      55 1 Inward —Per Meran,” from Port Swettenham, Mr. and Mrs. Vane aud Mrs. Huhback, Per Pin Seng,” from Singapre, Mr. Low. Per Avagyee,” from Teluk Anson, Messrs. J. Lawrie aud Penny, Mr. and Mrß. P. 8. Lawrie. Per Loodiana,” from Singapore, Messrs. Darbishire, Miller and Dr. Buxtorf. Per P. Rimau,”
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      52 1 A. E. SKEELS. 1 H LIQTTEXTHS.' For Sale! For Sale!! Large Stock of Paper of Every description and Colour. Apply Criterion. Press Ld. BEHN, MEYER Co., PENANG. SOLE AChEBTS FOR 44 WOLF 9? 30* 0« 5^5 BRAND. BLOOD WOLFE STOUT [GUINNESS’ EXTRA STOUT BOTTLED BY BIaOOD WOLFE Co., Grafton Works,
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      192 1 FOR Chinese New Year. JUST RECEIVED PLUMES, FEATHERS AND FLOWERS. BONNETS, HATS, CAPS AND SHOES For ('hildreu of all ages. TWEEDS, FLANNELS, LINENS fc SILKS. FELT AND STRAW HATS. LEATHER HAND BAGS, From 3 upwards. W. CORNFIELD, 22, BEACH STREET. 23c Notice of Sale, BY ORDER OF THE SHERIFF, PENANG.
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      17 1 FOR SALE RELIEF PENS. CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., Penang. FAIRBANKS'S SCALES. McAlister Co., Ltd. Read Pages 2 7
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      5 1 A. E. SKEELS. 0 ■WHISKIES.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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    The Far East Crisis.
    3118 2 Japan’s Position. The Hub joined statement bears internal evidence that it has l>een prepared in a careful manner, and that it accurately represents the position assumed by Japan. Though we believe it was forwarded by a news agency to the whole of the London Press, curiously
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      7 2 ROSE’S LIME JUICE. Me (\lister <& Co., Ltd
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      4 2 IRONMONGERY. /Wc/f//ster Co., Ltd.
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      279 2 Consulate for the Netherlands. NOTICE. Government Farms in Achcen and Dependencies. rpHE Farm having the right to import J. ami sell Opium in the Government of Aelieen ami Dej**ndeneies including the District of Troemon. B. The Farm having the exclusive right to retail and to manufacture Spirits in the Government
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      1550 3 as. I. Co. Vs O >f <: Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. r PHk last and well-known Mail Steamers of this Lim will leave Penang on or about the uridermentioiie< Expected arrival and Departure)!. Ma.ll Service. Outwards. Feb. 4 8.8. Ballaarat dates:— OUTWARDS: HOMEWARDS: connecting- with IS h.h.
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    Justice satisfles everybody, and justice alone.-Emerson.
    76 4 Established June 1st, 1903. I til>1i*hed~<lai)jr (except Sunday*.) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY, I/MJAL $21 per annum. (Post Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Font Free) 15 CAKI.K ADDKKSK: Ec iio—Pen an g Telephone No. 188. Editor, Chksney Duncan.
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    Looking Ahead.
    1553 4 In these days of anxiety for the wel- fare of the British Empire, with a Far Eastern Question of possible solution i only by a great war and "rave risl^’6f the partition of China, or by in&us of a patched-tip peace that would amount only to an armistice,
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    Murder in Penang.
    741 4 Dastardly Outrage on Saturday. 'i 'aiw j 1 A Cook Arrested. I Smart Work by the Penang Police. The most serious of criminal offences. murder, which has regretfully come to lie of I frequent occurrence in Penang recently, was again perpetrated shortly after midnight on Saturday morning,
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      Naval.
      30 4 (Special Service. Japan.'* New *Ctyi$ers. From our Own Correspondent I Singapore,* 2nd Feb. —The u Japanese cruisers Xistthim Kftmya arrived Jiere to-day. Tf bad a severe “dusting” off Colon
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    Our Birthday Column.
    820 4 '4nd February 1904. Hon. A. F. Law, Puisne Judge, Pena.,*. The Hon. Archibald Fitzgerald Law, Sc.; Puisne Judge, was bom on the 2nd 185:3. Called to the Bar. His Honout ,st held a Government appointment in C\; as Assistant Commissioner, in 1880. In i he was President
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  • The Straits Echo.
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      The Far East Crisis.
      544 5 (Special Service. The “Dilwara” Recalled. More Continental Optimism THE “GRAPHIC” STICKS TO ITS POINT. JAPAN UXYIKIjDING ON Til K Af A VriIUUIAX UIJKSiION. If Russia Continues Obdurate, Japan 'V ill Draw the Swoit», (t rom Our Own Comssjnrudent.) Singapore, :31st Jan.— It. is reported that the
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    As Others See Us.
    432 5 Thus the Loudon correspondent of the Straits Chinese Magazine (Dec. No.): —Copies of Straits Echo received so far have amply justified my expectations and the expectations of those who have the best interests of the Chiiiese at heart. It is almost a record to have a
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    The Straits Turf.
    2857 5 The Penang Races. t -r*"t ♦<»■ ;r i n. THIRD DAY, 30 th JANUARY. This popular Club's annual fixture edit- eluded on .Saturday afternoon, as we pre--1 dieted it would, with threat eclat, and was a pronounced success in every detail. The weather, though threatening somewhat during
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    EXCHANGE.
    116 5 Penang, 2nd February. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...1/10$ 4 months’ sight Bank ...l/10, 9 ft 3 Credit ...1/10$ 3 Documentary ...1/10{$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 138 3 days’ sight Private 140 Bombay, Demand Bank 138 3 days’sight Private 140 Madras, Demand Bank 138 3
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    SHARES
    192 5 BersawahGold Mine Co., lid. 15.20 sates. Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld 0.50 sales Redjaug fie bong Gold Mining Co., Ld 5230. —nom KadnnaGold MiningCo„Ltd. (fully paid) 10. nom. Bvuseli Tin Milling Co., Ld. S 8.25 sellers Chendariang Hydraulic Tin Miniug Co., Ld 8 25. —sellers Karaugan Till Mining
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    PRODUCE.
    163 5 Till;.. 77.25 Belters Gold leaf i 86. B. Peppey( W. Coast 31b5.50z.)$ 29. —sales White Pepper S 60.— sales Traug Pepper 8 32j sellers Cloves (picked) 40. —sellers Mace §l4o.— nom. Mace Pickings P2O. noni. Nutmegs 110 s 68. —sellers No. 1 7.50 Sugar 2 5.40 Basket 4. —sales
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    Calcutta High Court.
    423 7 (January loth 1904.) Original Jurisdiction. (Before Mr. Justice Henderson.) JtKEAXATIoX Si?IT AGAINST A FIUM OK SoMCITOKK. DISMISSAL» WITH (OKI'S. Messrs. Jackson. A. t ’howdhry, and Morrison, instructed by Babu Jnanendra Natii Dutt, appeared tor tlie plaintiff, and Messrs. Garth, Chuckerbutty, Sinlia, J. G. Woodruff**, B. C. Milter,
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    Passengers Outward.
    281 7 Per P. A steamer Australia,” connecting with the steamer Ballaarut" at Colon)!*» from London, Jan. B.—To Yokohama Mr. YY\ H. Leech. To Shanghai Miss M. E. Scott, Mr. W. EL Bhourer. To ff«y Kong Mr. C. E. Batt/Mr. M. D. Moris, Capt. and Mrs. Die ken, Miss Stillwell,
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    Kinta Gymkhana Club.
    1190 7 PROGRAMME 1904 MEETING. 23rd, 23th and 27th February. FIRST DAY. 1« —The Maiden Plate. 2-30 p.m. V alue 8000 out of which 8100 goes to second horse.— A Race for all Maidens. Weight per scale (lost.) with an allowance of 14 lbs. to all S.R.A. ex-Griffins. Distance,
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      35 7 F* II Wy/ \n <=: s EMIL ZOBEL, Watchmaker and «Jeweller, 4, BEACH STREET. PENANG UECEIVKD A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF Silver and Gold FiSicd American Waltham Watches, Chronographs, Binoculars, Carriage Clocks. FUNAGOYA WATER. JHc/7/fster Co., Ltd.
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      206 7 NOTICE 1YTE the undersigned lierfeby give notice W that by an Indenture dated the 26th dav of January instant and made between Goh Tiang An of the one part and Tjong All Fie and Tjong Yong Hian of the other part: All the right title and interest of him the
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      1057 7 PERRIER JOUET CHAMP AGNES. AGENTS HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. KITSON LAMPS. The Finest Light in Existence. Appi.y to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Sole Agents. Graham Co., Ld., WHOLESALE CHEMISTS, 4 Beach Street, Penang. STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Lid. SAILINGS FROM PENANG. MACHINERY, ETC. Steam Engines Boilers of various Horse-powers. Petroleum, Gasoline,; Stationary
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    MARKET PRICES.
    205 8 Penang, 30eh Janvahv. 1004. I)ft*criptioH. Beef— rts. Soup j>er catty 16 Roast 28 Steaks 28 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 28 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 60 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork 40 Pig's Head 24 Feet 26 Tongue 32 Mutton
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