Straits Echo, 6 February 1904

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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL,. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 29.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    50 1 Makriagk. 'P* Fe T rua V at Memorial hnrch, Colaba, Bombay, by the Revd. H W Snlson. Albert Victor Reynolds, of R (mt 4Co lombay. to Annie Amelia (Emily) Robinson” of Singapore. Birth. On January 811 i. at Blackheatb, the wife of lajor J. Wynne, of a daughter.
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    HIGH WATER.
    39 1 I <»r Week ending Thursday, Pel». ll,l!*04. A.W. I\»l. Saturday, 6th 4.40 505 Sunday, 7th 5.30 555 Monday, Bth 6.20 6.45 Tuesday, 9th 7.10 735 Wednesday, 10th... 800 8.25 riitirsday, 11th 8.50 9.15 Friday, 12th 0.00 9.25
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    THE MOON.
    26 1 Fast Quarter Fkb. Bth, 9.48 a.m. 0 New Moon 16th, 4.26 p.m. Fu-st Quarter... 23rd, 11-51 p.m. O Full Moon Mar 2nd, 9.16 am.
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    FIXTURES.
    22 1 To-day. Town Band, Golf Club, 5-30 p.lll. Anniversary of Singapore. Birthday of Celestial Dragon. To-mor ROW. Church Services see page 5.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    40 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Coromandel 18 Feb Benya! 6 Feb Simla 3 Mar Malta JO Extra Service. Outwards.' Homewards. Java 9 Feb Palermo 14 Feb Molucca U 3 Palma 26 «T 1 <\>r particulars See Page 3.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Fire at Shanghai.
      22 1 (Cablenews Special Service.) Shanghai, 20th Jan.—There was a great fire in Shanghai last night. Estimated loss is 100,000 taels.
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      Praps!
      42 1 Praps (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 24th Jan.—The Daily '\eics also learns that during the visit of the King to Chatsworth His Majesty emphatically expressed to Mr. Balfour his views regarding the bearing of Mr. Chamberlain's Commission on tire prerogatives of the Crown.
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      P O Scandal.
      47 1 Burton Indicted for Complicity in Great Departmental Scandal. (Cableuews Special Service.) Washington, 25th Jan.—Another official, one Burton, has been indicted in connection with the Post Office scandal, which has reached unheard of proportions. The grand jury lias ordered him to he held for trial.
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      Kaiser and Tsar.
      62 1 (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 28th Jan.—At the Emperor W illiam’s birthday audience yesterday, the President of the Reichstag referred to the fact that despite his illness the Kaiser met the Tsar only just before the recent operation. The Kaiser replied that, in case anything serious had been
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      Bryan on Finance.
      51 1 (Cablenevrs Special Service./ New York, 25th Jan.—William Jennings Bryan, twice Democratic nominee for Presidentship of the U. S., has returned from his tour of Europe and Russia. Discussing the approaching presidential campaign he says that a gold-standard candidate cannot carry the democratic national convention for the presidential
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      The Tibet Mission.
      207 1 Trouble expected after leaving Tuna. (Ceylon Observer Service.) Calcutta, 29th Jan.—lt is reported j that Lhasadepon, the senior Tibetan General, interviewed Colonel Younghusband again and requested his return ,to Yatung and threatened serious i trouble otherwise. It is believed that i Tibetan reinforcements have arrived and the
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      The Crisis.
      672 1 (Cabfenews Special Service.) Horgkong, 25th Jan.—The Rohilla 1 Ma>ru Las left this port for Moji. The intention of the Japanese government with regard to her is not yet announced. Orders received here by the agents of the Toyo Kiscn Kaisha indicate that the Rosetta Mai-ti, due here on
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      News.
      67 5 Reuters Service.) London, sth Feb.—Reuter’s correspondent reports from Port ArCiur that the Russian fleet put out to sea at dawn on Wednesday last, and returned to an anchorage outside tho harbour at I o’clock yesterday afternoon. [This new* reached the Echo office at 5.15 yesterday afternoon. It was completely
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      The Fiscal Reformer.
      28 5 (Reuter Service.) London, sth Feb.—The Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain is going away for two months. -It is generally believed that he is proceeding to Egypt-
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    Siam.
    583 1 (From our Correspondent.) Bangkok, 27th Jan.—News from the north of Siam filters but slowly down to the capital, and only now do we hear of the f success of the ceremony of unveiling the memorial statue which has leeu erected at the road entrance to the Be* ish Consulate
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      166 1 Omapkrk, Br. s.s. 340, Boyle, sth Fob., Singapore, 3rd Fob., Gcu., K<xi Guan Co. Kistna, 524, Fletcher, stii Fob., :3rl Ftl> Ti Asai4n, Ml, Fotors, 6th Fob., Asabau. sth Fob., Tobacco.-—B. M A Co. TnAiriNG,'J’,r. s.s. 160, Wheeler, stlt Fob., P- Weld, sth Fob Gen.,— If. Ij. ,t Co.
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      DEPARTURES.
      93 1 6th February. Palaincotta, for Moulnieiu and Rangoon. Ho Kwei, for Deli. Deli, for Traug and Pang Nga. G. G. v. Lansberge, for Edie, T. Serfiawe, Sogli, Pulo Well and Olehleh. Avagyee, for Toluk Anson. Omapere, for Port Swettenhani and Singapore. Jelunga, for Rangoon. Carlyle, for Port Swettenhani. Kistna, for
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      IN PORT.
      46 1 Canton, Br. s.s. 105, Mericau, 6th Feb., T. Auson, sth Feb., Geu., —Ah Hiug Co. Taw Tong, Br. s.s. 105, Reid, 6th Feb., P. Kampai, sth Feb., Gen., —Koe Guan Co. Lightning, Br. s.s. 2,122, Spence, 6th Feb., Hongkong, 27th Jan., Gen., —H. Co.
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      EXPECTED.
      25 1 I'exxels From Ayeuln Due Sambia Hamburg B.M.&Co. 6th Feb. Unity Rangoon S.T.&Co. 7th Java London P.&O. 9th G. Apear Calcutta A. A. A.Co, 12th
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      SAILINGS.
      22 1 Vestel* For Agent» Leave* Lightning G. Apcar Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 8th Feb. Singapore A. A.A.Co. 13th Sambia {Singapore B.M.&Co. Unity Rangoon S.T.&Co.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      56 1 Foil Langkat and Pangkalan Brandau—Per Taw Tony, Bth instant, noon. Calcutta—Per Lightning Bth instant, 1 pin. Pnugkor ami 'iVluk Anson Per Canton, Btli instant, 2 p.m. Port Swettenham Per Mary Austin, Hth instant, 2 p.m. Langkat—Per Jin Ho, oth instant, 1 p in. Port Swettenham and Malacca Per
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      PASSENGERS.
      62 1 Inward Per Kistua,” from Singapore, Messrs. A. G. Darke, H. Mitchell, Holloway, deFontaine, Mrs. I. B. R. Palmer, Mrs. Wool. From Port Swettenham, Mr. N. Fisher, Revd. Father Renard, Mr. and Mrs. Pak Hoy. Per M. Vajiruuhis,” from Singapore, Mr. Cunningham. Per Lightning," from Hongkong, Mr. T. Barlow, Mrs.
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      6 1 IRONMONGERY. Me fl lister <& Co., Ltd
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      176 1 Medical Department, Pahang;. PPLICATIONS for t he undermentioned appointments should l*j sent to the Suite Surgeon, Pahang, not later than February loth, and should be accompanied by copies of not more than three recent testimonials, and by a certilicate of health from all applicants not now in Government service. I.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      30 1 WEATHER. Thk following report, is kindly supplied by the Signal Director of Fort, Cornwallis: The rainfall during the 24 hours ended at it a. m. to-day was 0 56 inches
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    Dress at the Races.
    1500 2 Ist Day. Owing to the persistent downpour of rain on Tuesday afternoon, the many pretty dresses worn by the ladies who attended the meeting could not lie seen to advantage. s as it was impossible to go on to the lawn and one could hardly get
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    MARKET PRICES.
    189 2 Penang, 6th February, 1904. Description. Beef— cts. Soup per catty 16 Roast 28 Steaks 28 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 28 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 60 Feet 20 Heart 30 laver per catty 30 Pork Pork 80 Pig’s Head 50 Feet 40 Tongue 45 Mutton
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      22 2 4 HEHTS FOR LLOYDS NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, Limited. NATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, Ltd. Insurance effected against ail risks. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.
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      538 2 MONDAY, Bth FEBRUARY. AUCTION OF 250 New and •Beautifully Framed MIRRORS .AND 100 PICTURES Can be Seen Daii.y’ at HERMAN A. LEFEBRE, 4-2-04 Medan, Deli. 92 t-li.B. NOTICE. the undersigned hereby give notice V t that by an Indenture dated the 26th day of January instant and made between Goli
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      1674 2 WANTED. A CHINESE Manager for a general store l\ in the Native States. Good salary and a handsome commission will be given according to qualification. Apply stating experience to “STORE” c/o Straits Echo. 3-2-04 95 WANTED. CHINESE TEMPORARY CLERK to trai into English. A to transcribe Chinese Account lxwks 98
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      1841 3 fAlr iu W' IS. N. Co. Expected arrival and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards Feb. 18 s.H. Coromandel connecting wi*h s.s. Oceana s s Mongolia Mar. 3 s.s. Simla do 17 8.8. Bengal <lo Homewards. Feb. 0 8..8 Bengal do 20 s.s. Malta do Mar. 5 a.s. Chusan do 19 s.s.
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    Justice satisfle everybody, and justice alone.-Emerson.
    76 4 Established June Ist, 1903. Published“dAily (except Sundays.) at thk CRITERION PRESS, Ld., Xo. 22»» -232. B«ich Street, Penang. PRICK: fIAII.Y, IAJCAI per annuli'. (Post Free) 27 MAII. KIMTION (I'ost Free) 15 OA lII.K AIMUtEHS: “Ec li o—P ena n g Telephone No. 188. b'tlilor,
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    The Strike.
    1699 4 When Lord Rosebery delivered his first public utterance on tin* great fiscal problems of the day, be caught his auditors from the commencement by popping the question hat do you think of it «ill 9 and that is the question we now put to our readers—- What do
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    Town Hall.
    704 4 Signor PaciPenang is not deluged with good music. We have, it is true, a select few who'are very decidedly above the average, but it leoui'res some‘stimulus t.» induce them to come oat of their shells. This arrived the person of Signor Paei, whose musical ability had stirred up
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    on the Bench.
    914 4 Some of Today’s Cases and Oiiier Things. I The proceedings in the Police C >urts this morning’ were very much of tl usual stamp, and no serious offences were l >u<rht L>eft>re the Magistrates for invest i )n Both Courts, presided over by their fi >u rs
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      95 4 Pritchard Co., PENANG. Outfitting Department. Travelling Requisites. Imperial” Trunks, “Overland” Trunks, Cabin Trunks. Uniform Cases, Helmet ases, Leather Hat Cases. Gladstone Hags, Kit Hags, f Brief Bags, Travelling Rugs, Rug Straps, Hold Alls, Cabin Bags. Heavy Weight Pure Natural Wool Under Clothing, Pants, Vests, Socks, &cFOR EUROPE. New Stock of
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      8 4 ROSE’S LIME JUICE. Itlc fill star Co.,' Ltd.
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  • The Straits Echo.
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      The Far East Crisis.
      500 5 (Special Service “NoConcessions,” Says the Bear. Tsar Overruled by War Party. RUSSIA THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET AT THE UNIVERSE. riUXKSK VOLCANO ON VMirtf; OF ERUPTION. UAN-8111-KAI Mahhing Forces ON Manchurian Frontier. CHINKBK CLAMOURING FOR AN OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE WITH JAPAN. (I' rom Our Oirn Correspondents.)
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    Burma.
    185 5 (From our Correspondent.) Rangoon, 29th Jan.—Our cool weather is now almost finished, aud hot, mug<*v days are commencing. All sorts of outdoor sports are in full swing, and amongst the late additions to open air amusements must be reckoned Rangoon’s latest craze motoring. Six mouths ago there were onlv
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    South China Revolt.
    304 5 A Canton dispatch reports a general recrudescence of restlessness among malcontents in both Kwangtung and Kwangsi provinces, due to the arrival lately of considerable quantities of arms and ammunition as well as money contributed by Chinese abroad. Several new leaders are also reported to have joined the
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    Cheer up, Japan.
    201 5 A new song, entitled Cheer up, Japan,” has been put on at the Palace Theatre (London) by Mr. Herbert Clayton, and was received with great enthusiasm. The effective music has iieeu composed by Mr. Ernest Bucaloasi, and the verses have been written bv Mr. Leslie Stiles. The
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    Free School Prize Giving.
    1247 5 Resident Councillor at the Chinese Town Hail The Free School left off” yesterday for the Chinese New Year holidays till March 3, and prizes to successful pupils were given away at 3.30 by the Hon. J. K. Birch, Resident Councillor. The prize winners were arranged in
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      INSPECTION OF PIGS.
      185 5 To tiik Editor or Tin: Straits Kc io. Dear Sir,- I—l 1 I see by your long report of the Municipal meeting re pigs that the Municipality condemns bad cases of diseased pork but passes mild cases. W here is the line drawn t As a matter
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  • States’ News.
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      PERAK.
      651 5 (From our own Correspondents.) Taiping, 4th Febv.—Mis* M. Tempest and r Percy Hayden arrived at Taiping and gave a splendid performance last night (Wednesday) to a large ;iud appreciative audience. The local amateurs Were" to the front and greatly assisted Miss Tempest and Mr. Hayden in getting through a
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      SELANGOR.
      549 5 Kuala Lumpuk, Ith Feb. —Up to the time of writing no word has been received from I Singapore as to whether the match S. S. vs. f F. M. S. is to take place during Chinese New j Year holidays or not. This is cutting things a bit too
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    Gems.
    304 5 It is not only in thfc Straits that tin; educational system requires revision, as a personal of the following two genuine effusions, forwarded l»y our Rangoon correspondent., will show To thk Manager, Rangoon. Sir. 1 lwg to be obtain a great recoinmenduble letter to you. Because I am quitely
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    To-morrow’s Church Services.
    211 5 Sexagesima Sunday. St. George's Church (Church of England): 8 a.m. Matins (No organ), 8-30 a.in. Holy Communion. 9-30 a.m. Holy Communion (Td.mil Service). 10-30 a.m. Service for Chinese. 5 p.m. Sunday School. 0 p.m., Evensong and Sermon. Responses, Ferial, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Psalm 37 to Foster and
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    PRODUCE.
    159 5 Tin 77.50 tellere Gold leaf .84. B. Pepper (W. Const Jibs.s<>/..)§ 2 sales White Pepper 50. —tales Trang Pepper 32] tellers Cloves (picked) 43. —tellers M ace §140. notn. Mace Pickings 115— tellers. Nutmegs 110 k 65. —tellers No. 1 7.50 Sugar 2 5.20 (.Basket 4. —tales Tapioca Flour
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      910 7 BU I sii 0 TIANG LEE Go., PERRIER JOUET CHAMP AGNES. AGENTS PENANG. (Established in 1879). Tin and Pepper Merchants. Aden Salt, Italian Salt, Tuticorin Salt, Cochin-China Salt. All kinds of iron for Sale. GENERAL IMPORTERS OF JUNGLE PRODUCE AND COMMISSION AGENTS. 43c Merchants and General Importers, Penang. Graham Go.,
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      16 7 ON SEANG Boot Sc Shoe Make: No. 398 c, Chuliu Street, PENANG CHANKOLS. McAlister Co., Ltd
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    Whitaker Wright.
    1436 7 Sensational End to a Remarkable Career. Reuter recently reported that the Mr. Wright killed himself with pi ussic acid immediately after a sentence of seven years imprisonment for the London and Globe frauds was passed upon him by Judge Biglmm.- His nd has been in keeping with the
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    Passengers Outward.
    164 7 Per P. and O. steamer Java,” from Loudon, Jan. 9.—To Shanghai Mr. 11. A. j Cousens, Mr. Read. T«> Hong Kong Mrs. Clarke and children, Mr. Heffiington, H. F. Hickman. To Singapore Mr.and Mrs. Cameron and children, Capt. G. Eddowes. From Gibraltar.— To Hong Kong Capt. Mrs., and
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    Kinta Gymkhana Club.
    1208 8 PROGRAMME 1904 MEETING. 23rd, 25th and 27th February. FIRST DAY. J.—The Maiden Plate, 2-30 p.m. Value S6OO out of which SIOO 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, one mile.
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