Straits Echo, 23 February 1904

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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. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 41.
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    HIGH WATER.
    39 1 For Week ending Monday, Feb. 29, 1904. A.M. I’.M. l'uesday, 23id 6.50 7.15 Wednesday, 24th... 7.40 8.05 Thursday, 25th 8.30 8.55 Friday, 26th 920 9.45 Saturday, 27th 10.10 10.35 Sunday, 28th 11.00 11.25 Monday, 29th 11.50 12.15
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    THE MOON.
    26 1 First Quarter... Feb. 23rd, 11-51 km. O Full Moon Mak. 2nd, 9.16 a.m. Last Quarter Bth, 10.2 p.m. O New Moon 17th, 10.59 a.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    20 1 To-i»a> Town Band, Golf Club, 5-30 j>.tii. To-mokkow Town Band. Fsplauade, 5-30 p.m. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament Begins.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    37 1 P O. SAILINGS. .Mail Service. i Outwards. Homewards. Simla Mar Chit san 5 Mar Bengal IT Hxtra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Malacca 25* Feb Palma 26 Feb Palawan S Mar Borneo i~> Mar For particulars See Page 3.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Official Secrets’ Bill.
      99 1 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Calcutta, 13th Feb. —The Indian Daily Xcirs states that tlie Government, of India in a letter to the Anglo-Imliaft Defence Association intimates that sufficient time will be allowed to pass [between the presentation of the Select Committee’s report and the passing of tlie Official
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      The Army Council.
      94 1 London, 13th Feb. —The Military Members of the Army Council mentioned in the telegram of the 71li instant j have been gazetted with the titles of I Chief-of-the-General Staff, Adjutanti General, Quartermaster-General and Master-General of Ordnance, respectively. London, 14th Feb.—lt is understood j that Lord Roberts was
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      The "Reuter” Case.
      111 1 The Reuter” Case. Mr. Murray Allowed out on Bail. k Madras, 11th Feb.—At Black Town Police court to-day, tlie case in which Mr. A. H. Murray, who was for some pAUg t hni- inal misappropriation of the company s funds, was called on. Mr. Gregorv, who appeared for the accused,
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      Army News.
      312 1 The New Numbering Scheme. (Rangoon Gazette Service Calcutta, 16th Feb.—The India Army Orders contain a list of the abbreviated titles for the regiments of the Indian \rniv under the new numbering scheme. I Generally speaking Cavalry corps will l*. known by their number followed by a letter L.
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      War News.
      905 1 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) London, 12th Feb. —An article in The Times comments in the most favourable manner upon the orderly‘and logical manner Japan is developing her plan of campaign by sea and land, and praises the soldierly qualities of the Japanese!, troops for their smooth and rapid working
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      Tibet Mission.
      300 1 (Raiujoon Gazette Serviced Pharijong, loth teb. ihe bhutancse Tinpuk Jongpen arrived at Phari yes-, terdav to pay a complimentary visit to the Mission. The Tinpuk Jongpen.whoj is Governor of a Province, holds a high- > er position than the Tibetan Jongpens, and is accompanied by a retinue ot
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      Russian Reports.
      343 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Paris, 22nd Feb.—A St. Petersburg semi-official report says that a Sotnia (squadron) of Cossacks j captured a party of Japanese troops in Corean territory on the 21st inst.' It is also semi-ofticially reported that the Russian cruiser Boyarin; (3,200 tons, 25 knots) struck a
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      Unrest in the States.
      115 5 Mining Coolies on Strike. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February (10.45 p.)—The Naichang mining coolies at Rawang and Rasa have gone on strike against the seven hours’ working day. The Resident accompanied by the towkays and a detachment of tlie Malay States Guides visited
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      Siam.
      46 5 The Tilleke Appeal Case. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, 23rd Feb. (11.30 a.) The conviction of Mr. W. A. G. Tilleke on a charge of receiving stolen property (jewellery) lias been quashed. The case of his Burmese clerk, E. Monnsr Ons:. is not vet decided.
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      France and Siam.
      184 5 The Franco-Siamese Convention. (From Our Own Correspondent Bangkok, 22nd Feb. (10.10 a.) 'Fhe Franco-Siamese Convention provides tliat Siam renounces the suzerainty of Luang Prabang and the Franco-Siamese frontier is to follow the line of the parting of the waters between the valleys of the Mekong and Menam
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      South Africa.
      26 5 “Dr. Jim” Premier. Pouter's Service.) Loudon, 22nd Feb.—A new Cabinet has been formed in Cape Colony with Dr. Jamieson, of Raid fame, as premier.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      155 1 Sumatra, Ger. s.s. 407, Klimnet, 23rd Fel>. 1 )eli, 22nd Feb., Tobacco. Helm Mover Co. Corn Kill a, Hr. s.s. HU, Bucliauan, 22nd Feb., Tougkah, 21st Feb., Gen., Ivor Gnan Co. 'lhau'lNg, Hr. s.s. I GO, Wheeler, 22nd Feb. Port WeM, 22nd Feb.. Gen., H. L. A Co. Ho
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      DEPARTURES.
      62 1 23rd February. Vidar, for Deli. Hock Cfiuan r n. for Batu Ha lira and Asahan. Tate Towj, for Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan. Jin 7/e, for Langkat. Aeahon, for Asahan. 11. Hah try a, for Asahan. Palo Hinton, for Port Swcttenham au.l Malacca. Itenclen -h. for Singapore, China and Japan.
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      IN PORT.
      66 1 Sumatra, tier- s.s. -K)7. Klimnet,23rd Fid).. Cohnklia, Br s.s. 194, Buchanan, 22n(T Feb., Tougkali, 21st Feb., Gen.,—Koe Guan Co. Ho Kwki, Br. s.s. 209, Uldall, 23rd Feb.. I)eli, 22ml Feb., Gen., —H. L. A Co. Avagyek, Br. s.s. 247, Morier, 23rd Feb., Teluk Anson, 22ml Feb., Gen., —Ivoc
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      Expected.
      42 1 1 Pitsel* 1 1'roin Aijnil* Ihn' Cheang Chew Rangoon S.T.&Co. 23rd Fel Peutakoit» Rangoon H.Ti.ACo. .'4th («era Singapore B M.&Co. 24th l’reusseu Colombo do. 25th ('apri Singapore do. 25th C. Apear A.Apear Singapore Calcutta A. A. A.Co. A.A.A.Co i 25th 26th
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      SAILINGS.
      72 1 Yt'KHt'l* AW i A junta I,rii n't' Peutakota Singapore 11 L &Co. 24th Fel < i era Colombo i >. M.iCo. 24th 1 'reusfcen Singapore do. 25tli Capri 0 A pear A. Apear Bonibav do. 2oth Calcutta A. A. A.Co. 26th Singapore A A.A .Co. 27th i Cheaug Chew
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      MAILS CLOSE
      48 1 For Cevlon, Aden. Egypt, and via Naples for Europe, etc. -Per Gera to-morrow, 9 a.m. Tom'kali- Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p m Telu'k Anson- Per Avajyee, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore Per Pundna, to-morrow. 4 p.m. 1 Ho Kvei, 2otli instant, noon. Deli—Per Sumatra, 25th instant,2 p.m.
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      PASSENGERS.
      35 1 Inward. Per Sumatra,” from Deli. Messrs H igedoou, Schwiering an l van Oosten. p er Pundua,” from Rangoon, Messrs Kirehner. Brown, Morton Apear, Hewitt. Anderson, Mrs. lvirchuer, Mrs. Murnll. and Mr. and Mrs. Austin
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    Dr. Lim Boon Keng.
    1966 2 Address at Kuala Lumpur. (Continued from i/eKlrrdai/* i ms tit.) This now leads me to a brief review of the Chinese ideal of life. Generally speaking, it may lie admitted that lor some hundreds of years the masses have invariably hoped to ascend the ladder of
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      38 2 Dr. R. H. LAMB, American Dentist. Graduate of Pkilrdelpbia Colleg», Is",. rpWENIY-EMHT YEA it.s' |7:.„- '"'"'•“"'m lh l da ‘"tiatio torn DuitlstlV ill ilil ils lil-illcllfs.. Parlours, Parquhar Si,vet 1 <>'ito Sea ie\v Hotel. IIiONMONUEIir. Mcalister Co., Ltd.
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      454 2 FOR SALE. GEREERAH, winner of the first Griffin race Penang January Meeting, 1904. For Price Ac., apply to F. HOLLEY. 199 lwk. 19-2-04. STRAITS HOTEL, Chutia Street, Penanj. T. RICHARDSON, Wines and Spirits of the Best Quality. Echo on Sale Here. LOST Brilliant (Poutiauak), weighing 1 r Carat, set in
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      1550 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. first 1904. to ,LEY. i next ORDINARY MEETING of -A. t lie Municipal Commissioners will lie lieM At the MUNICIPAL OFFICE, On Friday, the 20th Instant, at 3 p.m. R P. PHILLIPS, Secretary. 135 22-2-04 NOTICE. JAMES BUCHANAN C.o’s HOUSE OF COMMONS” WHISKY. BUTTERY Co. NOTICE. NOTICE tality.
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      1768 3 A. mi y < .5 o <* A y Worddenlseher Lloyd, Bremen. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Go., Ltd. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. THE fast and well-known Mail Steamers of this Line will leavel’euang on or about the undermentioned Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij, Negapatam Lines Steamers. 01 Expected arrival and Departures. Mail
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    The Straits Echo.
    86 4 Ju'tiie everybody. aisd juftirnftliwie.— Mmentm. Established June Ist, 1903. 11 I’ublirfiiad «laily (nrppr i- v*. AT thb CRITERION PRESS, Ld., if» No. 220 232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE !*A!I.Y.‘ I.OCAI. 'sii \>+ r (INxt Krcv) 27 \l.\ll. KIUTION (I’urt Free) 15 CAIH.K AOURKS*:' Ec ho—Penan g.” Telephone
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    Our News Service.
    287 4 A new feature of pur Special News Service will Ik* observable on reference ,to the War News published to-day. There is always the other side of war news as there is of questions at issue. and as the Russian Government —as our j London Correspondent reported about
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  • Current Topics.
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      Bombay and the War.
      185 4 The probable effect of war between Russia and Japan on the trade of Bombav i< being much discussed in that city,says a Rangoon contemn- jorary. The general opinion is that, provided Great Britain is not drawn into the conflict, Bombay stands to gain rather than to
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      What a German Colonist Costs.
      372 4 •'Pheß Wu correspondent of The Time* gives statistical but not the less an amusing account of the position of the German Colonial Empire. It -*of something over a million square mHes in other words, it is about tivoAimes Klid*siir4 of the mother country. Over thie
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      The Financial Position of Egypt.
      486 4 As a contrast to the above it may be noted that Sir Eldon Gorst, Financial Adviser to the Egyptian Government, in an im- portant note «in thp Bmiiret 1 <,! 1 1, has put forward a bo ly of fa-t, which shows that the Biiti>h
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    Our Birthday Column.
    821 4 23rd February, 11)01. v Sir Robert Hart, Bart., G.C.M.G. Customs Service, China. Sir Robert Hart, the Inspector-General of the Imperil Chinese Maritip» &d<4 Rests, Wtis Uifii bijfruN W-'lav Mil ifelrfinl- He is the eldest son of the late Mr. Henry Hart of Portadown Co., Ulster. Given a
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    Murder of a Detective.
    212 4 Yak Kim Su and Law Weng were charged yesterday afternoon before Mr. Bryant with murdering Kling Detective Ayavoo, on the 22nd ultimo, at Siam Road. The prosecution, conducted by Inspector Stenhouse, shewed that at 1 a. lll. on the day in question the deceased and D.
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    Cornish Radium.
    731 4 1 Barrels of Ore Pass in the Night. Mine of Wealth. So bright are the prospects for Cornish radium that a proposal is made for the forL mation of a company to buy the South Terras mine, near the farm of Mr. Richards Coombe, for 415,000, and thoroughly
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    the war;
    207 5 Chaos ijt. pd Impecuniosity of the Bubble Empire. <>/ n?M»i J ii no tj. j'n L Another Russian Cruiser Disabled. :o: Strikes a Mine and comes to Grief. The Sinking of the “Naganoura” Confirmed. it nun Our Ouui Corresjioudentit,') London, 22nd Feb. (3.35 p.) A letter received from
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      Disaster in China.
      50 5 (Special Service Terrible Mortality. (/row Our Own Correspondent.) London, 22nd Feb. (5.25 p.)—A telegram received in Merlin from Tsinan-fu states that the banks of the Hoangho i Yellow River) have burst, flooding vast tracts of flat country. Several villages have b<-en destroyed and hundreds of people drowned.
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    Notes on News.
    682 5 Referring to Vessels, Towns, Ac. Mentioned in Our Special Service Wires. Tue V asco da Gama is the only battleship possessed by Portugal. She is* a vessel of 3,020 tons and 15-5 knots speed, carrying a crew of 218 and armed with two 8-iu” four 4-7-in., two
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    Tables Turned
    82 5 He arrived home at 3 a. m. Sue, poor little dear, ha«l waited—waited patiently —but finally fell asleep on the sofa. He came in cautiously, ami seeing the recumbent figure, hied him to bed and left it there. She awakened, and about 5 a. m. went herself to
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    Trooping on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
    1670 5 1 Travel across Siljeria by the Trans- Siberian Railway is now almost a favourite trip for the British officer and globe-trotjer, and many Snides have been written with accounts of the journey, and the increasing facilities Tor travel on the line. From these papers erroneous
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 5 Penano, 23rd February. (By courtesy of' the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...1/11^ 4 months’ sight Bank ...1 11 t 7 rt 3 Credit 1/11$ 3 Documentary 1 /11} t Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 143 3 days’-sight Privatjp 145 Bombay, Demand Battle 143 3 days’ sight Private 145 Madras,
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    SHARES
    202 5 BersawahGold Mine Co., Ld. 15.50 sales. Itaub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld <j.-J5 gales Red jang Lebong Gold Mining Co., lid $225. —now ad ana Gold Alining Co,,Ltd. (fully paid) 10.—worn. Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Ld. 3 8.25 sellers Oheudariang Hydraulic Tin Alining Co., Ld S '2o.—sales ICarangan Tin
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    PRODUCE.
    156 5 rin S 75 25 sellers lold leaf 8 84. Pepper(YV. Coast3lbs.so/..)3 28. —gales vVliite Pepper S 50. —sales Irang Pepjier 3 31. sellers Cloves (picked) 8 43. —sellers Mace 3140. runn. .lace Pickings 115. sellers Nutmegs 110 s 65. —sellers No. 1 7. 0 Sugar < 2 520 (/jlasket
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      6 5 COW BRAND BUTTER. McAlister Co,, Ltd
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      4 5 ELECTEO-PLATEDWAEE. Mcalister Co., Ltd.
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      155 5 To-day’s Advertisements. PENANG HARBOUR. ON the 6th February 1904, a small black and white Buoy to be placed I,oo< feet N. E. Magt. from N. end of New Piei. Ships are not to anchor inside a line drawi fropi the N. White Buoy and the said black and white Buoy.
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      164 5 To Subscribers. SUBSCRIBERS will very greatly oblige •O the undersigned,and help him toaccelerite the delivery of the Straits Ect.o, if when he paper is late they will note on the vvrup>er the time of receipt and, if possible, tht* mine of the man who delivers it, and forvjird the wrapper
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      2020 6 BEST HOTELS. Bangkok Cable Add roe* Oriental." THB ORIENTAL HOTEL. Oriental Hotel Syndicate. Proprietors. Me Kuala Lumpur. F. M. S. HOTEL. Under European Management. Centrally situated within 10 minutes from the Railway Stntion. Almost Adjoinin'» tiii: Selangor Club. 10c INSURANCES. Singapot e. ADELPHI HOTEL. One of The Oldest Hotels in
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    Before the War.
    259 7 Russian Gush. Ihat magnificent specimen of a latterday monumental liar, otherwise the Editor-m-Chief of the Rooskie Svet, held forth a tew days before the war and the man-in-the-street marvelled greatly at his unparalleled foresight. This is what bedashed off for the edification of the World and of
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    Disordered Stomachs CAUSE MUCH OF THE World’s Misery.
    590 7 Yet Another Straits Resident Here Tells How He Was CURED OF INDIGESTION AND OTHER TROUBLES BY Dr. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS. t Are you troubled with pains after eating, biliousness, headaches, poor appetite, constipation, a turred tongue? It' so your ailment is Indigestion,
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    Passengers Outward.
    237 7 List of passengers carried l»y the Preuasen, due here on the 25th Februarv.Mr. Geo Armstrong. Sisters Agatha. Angela Mr. W. Birchain, Sister Brigitta, Mr. and Mrs. ,1. B. Cox. Sister Dorothea. Mr. \V Dammkoliler, Mr. Otto EberscJiulz, Mr Richard Faber. Mr. and Mrs. Fairlie, MrFiedler, Mr. W. Gunther.
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    MARKET PRICES.
    197 7 Penang, 23rd February. 1904. Description. Beef— Soup per catty lb Roast 28 Steaks *>B Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 28 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 60 Feet M 20 Heart t 30 Liver |x«r catty 3<* Pork— Pork j.;, Pig’s Head 28 Feet 32 Tongue 34
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      906 7 BON TIN LUH Co., No. 231 Beacn Street, PENANG. (Established in 1879). Tin and Pepper Merchants. Aden Salt, Italian Salt, Tuticorin Salt, Cochin-China Salt. All kinds of Iron for Sale. GEN URAL IMPORTERS OF JUNGLE PRODUCE ANI> COMMISSION AGENTS. 4’!c Graham Co., Ld., wholesale CHEMIST'S, 4 Beach Street, Penang, Andrew
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      15 7 John Bazley White Brothers' “LION BRAND” PORTLAND CEMENT. Sand Hands, Buttery Co., Sole Importers, Penang.
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      244 7 NOTICE. to coitKKSPOMPKSTS: it is requested that all coin munieutions relating to Subscriptions, Advertisement \e„ be addressed to the Manager. Strait* Echo him not to the Kditor. All cheques should be crossed. letters on Editorial or other matters intended fi publication or use in the Echo should be sent to
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      1720 8 TAIK HO Co., STRMTS STEAM SHII> Co L,d The Travelling Season 82, Main Road, PERAK, TA!PING. 44 THE PENANG SIN PEO. SAMUEL BIRCH Co.’s M BLACK BOTTLE” JUST RECEIVED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. m m (Established 1889). General Merchants. Prnvlsloners and Commission Agents. Travellings Requisites. European Goods of the highest quality.
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