Straits Echo, 15 March 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, MARCH 15th, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 59.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    66 1 Marriage. .'.f o 'th!- al lWV R Wt third' s™ £SSi 5 James Southon, of Launceston. Tasmania. Marriage. On the 2nd March, at Union Church Hon*, kon* by the Rev. W. Bridie, assisted bv the T Lt*ong. late of Melbourne, Wes- 1 ley George Leong, eldest son of
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    HIGH WATER.
    39 1 Kor Week ending Monday, Mar., 21 1904. A.M. P.M. Tuesday, 15th 12.10 12.85 Wednesday, 16th... 1.00 1.25 Thursday, 17th 1.50 2.15 Friday, 18th 240 3.05 Saturday, 19th 3.30 3.55 .Sunday, 20th 4.20 4.45 Monday, 21st 5.10 5.35
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    THE MOON.
    29 1 O New Moon Mar. 17th, 10.59 a.m. First Quarter... 24th, 11-22 a.m. j O Full Moon 31st 6.37 p.m. Last Quarter Aprl 7th, 2.38 p.m. j I
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    FIXTURES.
    20 1 To-dat. P. C. C. Lawn Tennis Tournament. To-morrow. Town Band, Esplanade, 5-30 p.m. P. C. C. Lawn Tennis Tournament.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    40 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwakw. Homewards. Bengal 17 Mar j Ballaarat 19Mar Malta 31 j Coromandel 2 Apr Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Formosa 22 Mar Borneo 2o Mar Manila 3 Apr Java Apr I For particulars See Page 3.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Funeral of Japanese Killed at Port Arthur.
      1070 1 Impressive Service at Sasebo. The Nagasaki Press of the 8th ult. reports —The funeral of the five Japanese officers and men killed in the battle at Port Arthur took place at Sasebo on Tuesday, 16th inst. Three officers were among the dead, viz.,
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      Russian Report.
      405 5 (From Our Oicu Correspondent.) Singapore, 14 March. Ihe Rus-j sian Consul lias received an official report from an agent attached by the Foreign Office to Admiral Alexieff, the so-called Viceroy of the Far Fast.” This report states that on the 9th inst. there was an engagement off Port
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      Dutch Reports.
      559 5 < Deli Couranl Service.) I The Hague (via Batavia), 10 Mar —Some uneasiness friction) i: reported between England and Bus si«* caused by ilie latter declaring coal contraband of war. Mr. Bal foiu* said this declaration greatlv affects England’s trade. English vessels had already been placed in difficulties
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      The Balkans.
      338 5 Deli Conrnnt Sere ice.) Ihe Hague (via Batavia) 10 March. —Latest news from the Balkans is to the effect that the Tur kish Government refuses to make any amendments regarding its decision in respect, of the Macedonian Gendarmerie. Lady Curzou arrived iu England on the 11th ult. Lokd
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    The War.
    280 1 Railway Destroyed. i Vladivostock Cut off from Port Arthur. (China Mail Service.) Tokio, March 3.—The Railway from Kharbin to Nicolaievsk has been destroyed near Ninguta. Russian Army Located. Four hundred Russians are between Wiju and Anju, and the telegraph offices at Anju and Nyongpyon have been seized. Two
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    The War.
    159 1 Patriotism of Nobles, j Ancient Hoards Revealed. (From Northern Exchanges.) Marquis Tokugawa, head of the late Mito clan, has placed at the disposal of the Bank of Japan all the old gold com and bullion which have been kept in reserve by the family for generations. This patriotic
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      92 1 Fck Wo, Br. s.s, 454, Tadd, 15th Mar., Langkat, 14th Mar., Geu., K. B. Co. Harburo, Ger., s.s. 3,327, Muller, 14th Mar.. Adelaide, 9th Feb., Geu., —B. M. Co. Hong Wan I, Br. s.s. 2,060, Peutuey, 15th Mar., Singapore, 13th Mar., Geu., Koe Guan Co. 1 hairing, Br. s.s.
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      DEPARTURES.
      35 1 loth March. Ho Kicei, for Deli. Dagwar, for Port Swettenham and Malacca Lady Weld, for Teluk Auson. Sumatra, f<>r Deli. Pin Seng, fur Port Swettenham and Singapore. Taw Tong, for Langkat and Pangkalau Brandan.
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      IN PORT.
      47 1 Hong Wan I, Br. s.e. 2,060, Pentney, 15th Mar., Singapore, 13th Mar., Gen., Koe Guan Co. Vidar, Br. s.s. 191, Crichton, 15th Mar., Deli, 14th Mar., Gen., —Koe Guan Co. Avagyee, Br. s.s. 247, Morier, 15th Mar., Teluk Auson, 14th Mar., Gen., —Koe Guan Co.
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      EXPECTED.
      36 1 Ve**el* From I Atjentg Due 1 A ntenor Liverpool B. Bros 15th Mar G. G. v. LausliergpjEdie, etc. H. L. Co IGtli Lightning Calcutta A.A.A. Co 18th A. A pear (Singapore do. 24 th 1
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      SAILINGS.
      30 1 J T e»itf’lg For Ayentt Leave» Autenor Singapore B. Bros, G. G. v. L;»nsl»ergfc Edie, etc. H.L. &Co. 18th Mar Lightning Singapore A.A.ACo. 19th A. Apear jCalcutta do. 25th
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      MAILS CLOSE
      28 1 For Asahau—Per 11. Halewyn, to-morrow, 1 pin. Port Swettenham—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Deli—Per Vidar, 17th instant, 2 p.m.
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      PASSENGERS.
      10 1 Inward —Per Hong Wan I,” from Singapore, Mr. Bramwell.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      52 1 A. E. SKEELS. LIQUEURS. To Let Furnished immediate entry, Ramoth," Pangkor Road, lately in the occupation of J. G. Berkhuijseu, Esq. For particulars apply to “X. Y. Z.” c o Straits Echo. 11-8-04 w NOTE. nmun 3 CROWN WHISKY IS NOW MADE UP IN Clear Bottles. KATZ BROS., Ltd., Sole
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      215 1 WANTED, C HINESE Clerk, man. Good salary to good H. 0. E. ZACHAEIAS, Kuala Lumpur--14-3-U4. 3 dys. 176. Municipal Notice. APPLICATIONS for the following appointments will be received by the undersigned up to 12 noon on Mondav the 21st March 1. Assistant Supdt. Municipal Abattoirs at a salary of £OOO
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      219 1 STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. SAILINGS FROM PENANG. 6. s. Lady Wehl leaves Penang every Tuesday ami Friday, at 4 p.m., for Teluk Anson; sailing from Teluk Anson on her return journey every Wednesday and Saturday, at 0 p.m. s. s. Carlyle leaves Penang every Saturday, at 4 p.m., for
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      140 1 A. E. SKEELS. 0 f Wanted at once. BOOK-KEEPER for a mercantile office. Apply stating salary required. S.” c/o Straits Echo. 10-3-04. 1 wk. 169. NOTICE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. To BE SOLD BT PUBLIC AUCTION On Saturday, the /9th March, /904, AT 11 A. M., In the Court
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
  • Obituary
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    28 1 Death. At 6, Dhobie Ghaut, Singapore, on lltli March, William Kurel Lodewyk Kraft V.an brmel, of Den Haag, Holland, lafo Asst. Resident of Bengkalis. aged 54 years. 1
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    Legislative Council.
    2932 2 Friday, Hth March. (S/roits Times,.) Hib Excellency W. T. Taylor, c.m.g., (Officer Administering the Government,) presided and there were also present Hon. C. W. S. Kynuersley, c.m.g., (Acting Colonial Secretary), Hon. W. R. Collyer i. 8.0. (Attorney-General), Hon. F. G. Penny (Colonial Treasurer), lion. F. C. H. Hill
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      49 2 Penang Confectionery. No. 22a. Leith Street, PENANQ. Public of Penang are hereby in•X. formed that the above Establishment has been opened and solicit the patronage of his customers. All orders for Oakes, Ice Creaui, JLc., will be promptly attended to. 4-1-04 6 inths. 74c CHANKOLS. McAlister co. f Ltd.
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      212 2 TO LET. T> ENONG HOUSE.'’ Apply to JLV Perak Government Agent, 17-3-04 Penang. 158 FOR SALE. AN Upright Brinsniead Piauo, iu splendid condition, iu Teak case, specially built for the climate. Cost §550, will take 8250. Apply to P. P. Q.” I 7-3-04 c/o Strait Echo. 161 Notice. W. CORNFIELD,
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      687 2 JAMES BUCHANAN C.o’b “HOUSE OF COMMONS” WHISKY. SAND1LANDS, BUTTERY Co. a Co HIGH •H 1 TO LET. "VTO. 7, CLOVE HALL ROAD, i' Apply to E. O. Mathi el’, 10-3-04. >, Arraioon Road, Penang. 2 wks. 160. TO LET, FOR PRICES APPLY TO MARTYN Co. 12-10-03 2c Fully furnished, “Hughenden,”
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      1754 3 pjo.® m Expected arrival and Departure Mail 8ervice. Outwards. Mar. 17 8.8. Bengal connecting- with Norddentscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. fast and well-known Mail Steamers of this Line will leavePeuang on or about the undermentioned dates:— 31 8.8. Malta dy Apl. 14 8.8. Chutaa <1 0 29 s.8.
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    The Straits Echo.
    85 4 Justice satisfies everybody, and justice alone.—Emerso*, Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (exrjpf Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ld.. No. 226-232, Reach Street-, Penan». PRICE: DAILY, LOC\L tfl per annum m (Post Free) sj MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 15 CABLE ADDRESS: “E c h o—P en a
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  • Current Topics.
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      The Departure of Mr. Kynnersley.
      183 4 Last Friday afternoon a gathering of friends, which included His Ex. tlie Acting Governor and Miss Taylor, nearly all the local members of the Straits Civil Service, aiul several ladies, assembled at the residence of Mr. F. G. Penney at Nassitn Hill, Singapore. The occasion
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      The man who began the War.
      167 4 The short uneiedited article in our last issue on “The man who began the war” was an excerpt from a copy of the London Dailv Mail received here last Saturday by the Negapatun mail. It is not a bad yarn as far as it
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      Newspaper Postage.
      452 4 The Times (19 Feb.) recalls the resolution of the British Empire League, in April last, urging 1 Mr. Austen Chamberlain to endeavour to make u reduction in the rates charged tipott British newspapers and periodicals posted to Canada mid other parts of the Empire. The Postmaster-General replied to
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    Wedding.
    167 4 A veky quiet wedding, at which only a few friends of the couple were present, was celebrated at St. George’s Church yesterday afternoon, when Mr. Robert Hendry, of Messrs. G. H. Slot Co., was married to Miss. E. M. Southon. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. F. W.
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    The Taiping Racecourse
    510 4 Improvements have been proceeding at the Tuiping Racecourse which bid fair t*. make it the fastest course in the Straits Settlements. Col. Walker, the President ol the Club, and Mr. \V. W. Douglas, the Honorary Secretary, have been working hard for some tune and on Saturday there
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    Supreme Court.
    334 4 Before Mr. Justice A. F. O. Law. 14th March. C W. Barnett vs. Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. This case, in which C. W. Barnett civil engineer of Penang, claimed 810,000 damages for libel from the Piuang Gazette Press, Ltd., was resumed. Mr E Fairer Baynes was for the
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    Vaudeville Amusements for Penang.
    168 4 It is announced that Mr. Leavitt’s troubadours will be in Penang on or about the 20th iust. The Company is expected to provide amusement such as lias seldom been seen in Penang and the Indian Press is strong in their favour. The Englishman, one of the
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    Nigeria.
    374 4 -1 A representative of Reuter's Agency has Iia<l an interview with Sir Ralph Moor, i i late High Commissioner for Southern Nige- ria, who is reported to have said “The country behind Assaba is honeyi combed with secret societies, to which the s elder chiefs formerly belonged. As far
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    Volunteer Rifle Shooting.
    420 4 Record Scores for the Penano Volunteers. On Saturday afternoon, the Oth day of the P. V. Fourth Annual Rifl« Meeting, the Commandant’s Challenge Cup was competed for, at a range of 500 yards. It was open to markesmeu, first class shots and the holder of the Cup.
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    Sir Henry Blake and His Detractors.
    553 4 (Ceylon Observer, 2nd March.) i Sir Henry Blake has been, perhaps, one of the most criticised Governors Hongkong lias ever had. His administration, by reason of its remarkable impartiality and re* cognition at the same time of good qualities i among the Chinese, has
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    The War.
    350 5 Reports of the fall of Port Arthur Disbelieved. Why the Vladivostok Forts were Silent. Startling Disclosures. REVOLT uTtHE CAUCASUS. MlLD Law Rioidly Ekforckd. Japan’s Denial o”f Damages. HOW TOGO'S LEVIATHANS PEPPERED” PORT ARTHUR. Russian Signal Stations and Mines Depots Destroyed. (Front Our Own Correspondent#.) London, 14 Feb. (1.50
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      England and Siam.
      63 5 (Special Service.) New Commercial Treaty. Fob Development of the Trade between Siam, India and Malaysia. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, 11 March.—The Birmingham Post announces that the Governments of Great Britain and are engaged in negotiations looking to the completion of a new Agreement having for its
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    Lawn Tennis.
    51 5 The P. C. C. Tournament. The following tieg were played yesterday Doubles— Final. Dr. Jamieson and C. Bradbery beat Dr. Skae aud A. F. G. Anderson. 6-0, 6-1. A. Singles— Final. F. Duxburv beat M. H. Graham. 6-1, 6-4. B. Singles. A. Wallace-Jones beat L. A. Blackmorc, 6-4,
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    THE WAR.
    815 5 j Ihe Japanese Consul lias furnished the Singapore papers with the following official report as received from the Japanese Government, of the bombardj ment of Vladivostok and search for I the Russian squadron supposed to be iu that harbour or in that neighhoui 1 hood Admiral Kami mu
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    The Loss of the Cableship “Scotia”
    114 5 U are requested to correct the statement made in our last issue that the ca desliip which came to grief on the Ladrones belongs to the Eastern Extension .telegraph Co. We are told that she is the property of the Commercial-Pacific. \ve sent a
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    THE “MOSSAL” CASE.
    262 5 A Coerection. To the Editor of the Strait» Echo. biR. W ith reference to your paragraph 1 m Saturday’s issue reporting the case of i the Harbour Authorities against Captain Hart horn, the Master of the s. s. Mossel, for importing decrepit coolies, I should l>e i
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    SHARES
    188 5 BersawabHold Mine Co., Ld. 16.50 Itriub Australian Cold Mining Co., Ld S 7.25 sales Kedjaug Leboug Cold Mining Co., Ld §225. nom KadanaGold MiningCo„Tjtd. (fully paid) S 10. —no in. Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Ld. S 8.25 teller* Chendariaug Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld 20.— sales Kaniugan Tin Mining
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    Disastrous Fire.
    30 5 Dutch Oilmill Gutted. Si na pore, 15 Mar.—TheHemer’s oilmills at Pontianalc, in Dutch Borneo, have been destroyed by a disastrous Hre, tidings of which have just reached here.
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      5 5 JUNGLE FURNITURE. McAlister Co., Ltd.
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      176 5 FOR SALK MICA, in Crude State AND ALSO MICA POWDER. MICA, The chief use of this Mineral is for insulating purposes iu Electrical Machinery. It is also employed for windows iu stores and furnaces, and in the manufacture of chimneys, See., &c., iu connection with Incandescent Light. It is most
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      414 5 STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS. I I This space is reserved for the publication of new» arrh inn i '■'fter the day's news has been imposed. i To-day’s Advertisements. St. George’s Ball. MEETING of Englishmen will l>e held at the Chamber of Commerce at 415 P ln oa Thursday next, the 17th
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      1845 6 WIDE WORLD FAMOUS BRITISH DOC’S HEAD BRAND Guinness’s Stout Bass's Ale. (RED GREEN DIAMONDS) BEVARE OF XMITA-TIOIT. Bangkok INSURANCES Cable Addie?.- Oriental.” THE ORIENTAL HOTEL. Oriental Hotkl Syndicate. Proprietor». 51c Kuala Lumpur, F. M. S. HOTEL. Under European Management. Centrally situated within 10 minutes from the Railway Station. Almost Adjoining
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      1017 7 The Cause of the recent disastrous fire is unknown* THE PREVENTION OF SUCH FIRES IN FUTURE IS KNOWN. F mm IP r cm Eft Hi [*l g Fireproof, Waterproof, Dampproof. Buildings Constructed with Uralite, Ceilings, Walls and Roofs are absolutely Fireproof. Deed Boxes and Safes covered with this material can
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      1247 8 STRAITS HOTEL, Chulia Street, Penang. PERRIER JOUET CHAMP AGNES. AGENTS T. RICHARDSON, Wines and Spirits of the Best Quality. Echo on Sale Here. HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. KITSON LAMPS. Tilt STANDARD LIFE OFFICE yjy'lLl. pay £l,OOO Sterling at the The Finest Light in Existence. Apply to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Sole Agents.
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