Straits Echo, 19 March 1904

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE 0E EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, MARCH 19th, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 63.
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    HIGH WATER.
    43 1 h oi Week ending Friday, Mar. 25. 1904 AM. p. M Saturday, lyth 3.30 3 Sunday, 20th 4. 20 45 Monday, 21st 5.I0 5.3.5 Tuesday, 22nd 6.00 0.25 U ednesday, 23rd... 0.50 7]5 Thursday, 24th 7.40 8.05 Friday, 25th 8.30 8.55
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    THE MOON.
    26 1 (First Quarter... Mar. 24th, 11-22 a.m. O Full Moon 31st 6.37 p.m. Last Quarter Apr. 7th, 2.38 p.m. O New Moon 10th, 3.14 a.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    14 1 To-i>ay. Town Baud, Golf Club, 5-30 pan. To-mobkow. Church Services see page 5.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    44 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwakimc Ho»i k wards. Malta SI Mar Ballaarat It)Mar Chuean 11 Apr Coromandel V Apr Extra Service. Uutw Aims. Homewards. For mom W Mar j Borneo Vo Mar Manila o Apr Java S Apr For particulars See Page 3.
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    THE WAR.
    1833 1 Attack on Port Arthur (Cablenew* Service.) Chefoo, 1 Mar.—Port Arthur was yesterday subjected to another heavy bombardment by the Japanese fleet. Considerable damage has been inflicted upon the city and the reign of terror' there has become acute. The greater j part of the Japanese fire, however, was
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      100 1 'lhaipino, Ur. s.s. 160, Wheeler, 18tli Mar., Port Weld, 18th Mar., Gen.,—H. L. Co. Dem, Br. s.s. lu4, Rozario, 19th Mftiv. Traug, 18th Mar., Gen., —Koe Gusu Co'. Taw Tong, Br. s.s. 105, lteid, 19th Mar., Lanpkat, 18th Mar., Gen., —Koe Gfifth Co. fSr Canton, Br. s.s. 105, Meric&n,
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      DEPARTURES.
      90 1 19th March. Sumatra, for Deli. Ho Ktvei, for Deli. Hok Chuan IJu, for Batu Bahra and Asabau. Lai Sony, for Caleuttta. Deli, for Trang. Cornelia, for Tougkah. Lightning, for Singapore and Hongkong. Avagyee, for Teluk Anson. Pegu, for Edie, T. Seinawe, Segli, Olehleli and Pulo Well. Omapere, for Port
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      IN PORT.
      32 1 Taw Tong, Br. s.s. 105, Reid, 19th Mar., Langkat, 18th Mar., Gen., —Koe Guan Co. Canton, Br. s.s. 105, Merican, 19th Mar., T. Anson, 18th Mar., Gen., —Ah Hing Co.
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      EXPECTED.
      27 1 1 Vesnelt From A'lenls l)v« Pentukotu. Pundua Mam Sang A.Apear I Singapore [H.L.&Co. Rangoon |H. L. Co. Singapore iB.&Co. Singapore jA.A.A.Co. 21st Mar 21st 21st 24th
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      SAILINGS.
      26 1 Vowels For A ijents Leaves Pentakota Rangoon H.L.&Co. 21 at Mar Pnndua Singapore H.L.&Co. 21st Nam Sang Rangoon B.&Co. 21»t A. Apear Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 25th
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      74 1 A. E. SKEELS. <o* LIQUEURS. The British Pharmacy, A r o. 427, Penang Road. Patent Medicines OBTAINABLE AT THE LOWEST PRICES. PRESCRIPTIONS accurately dispensed witli the Purest Drugs Open day and night. DAVID CORSAR SONS Well-known Navy Canvas. Sand Hands Buttery Co. PAINTS. McAlister cn.. Ltd. BEHN, METER Co, PENANG.
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      284 1 I To-day’s Advertisements. WANTED. 4 LIGHT Victoria and Horst* or (Job -tv broken to harness and to carry a lady. Apply to “G. H. I” c o Strait# Hcho. 151-3-04. tic. 104. By Leave of the Court. Suit 1002, No. 170. jTO HE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION BY Messrs. DAVID
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      14 1 P. Ittoir Crane Co.'s CYLINDER OIL. Sandi/ands Buttery Co. BORDEN’S PEERLESSCREAM Sandilands Buttery Co.
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      126 1 A. E. SKEELS. *V f R. Madigan Latham, MINING ENGINEER, IPOH. Mining: properties bored," prospected and reported on. Mining plants designed and erected. SOLE AGENT FOll The Humboldt Engineering Works Co. Specialities in Mining Machinery. ■TYTINDING Eli glues. Cages, Trucks, T Skips, Jiggers, Sline Tallies, &c. Pumps of all descriptions,
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      27 1 WEATHER. Thk following report is kindly supplied hy the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis: The rainfall during the 24. hours ended at y a.m. to-day was nil.
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    Port Arthur—And After
    2484 2 I The Weak Joints in a Giant’s Armour. (By Arnold White.) When the Japanese Navy torpedoed tiie battleships Retvisan and Czarevitch, damaged the cruiser Pallada, eaptuied the protected cruiser Variag in Chemulpo Harbour, and sunk two other ships, a landmark in history was made. Pubttc opinion in
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      130 2 NOVELTY OF THE SEASON. TO"WTT HALL, PENANG. LIMITED ENGAGEMENT Commencing Wednesday 23rd March /994, After a Brilliant and Successful Season in South Africa, Ceyion, Bombay and Calcutta. Mr. I. B. LEWIS ELITE Anglo-American Troubadours. A Select Company of High-Class Vaudeville Musical ami Comedy Artists in a refine-1 Entertainment, the Ideal
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      1292 2 TO LET. T> ENONG HOUSE.” Apply to XV Perak Government Agent, 7-3-04 Penang. 158 FOR SALE. AN Upright Brinsmead Piauo, in splendid condition, in Teak case, specially built for the climate. Cost 8550, will take 8250. Apply to P. D. Q.” j 7-3-04 c 'o Straits Echo. 161 JAMES BUCHANAN
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      1960 3 if ,s. H. Cd. *A o < i Expected and cal and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Mar. 31 s.s. Malta connecting with I» Norddentscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Co.. Ltd. BA NK3. fast and well-known Mail Steamers of this Line will leavePeuang on or
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    The Straits Echo.
    84 4 Justice satisfies every ixsty, mid just ice alonf.-J!««wn. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) at tub CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 220-232, Beach Street. Penang. PRICE DAILY, LOCAL $2l per aiiiiin» m (Post Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Host Free) 15 CAIII.K ADDRESS.: “Ec Ii o—P ena
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    Street Traffic.
    1165 4 There was an old lady of Harrow, Nile went to Church in a barrow, She stuck in the aisle And said, with a suiile, ‘They build these ’ereChurches too narrow'.” Hat> the old Harrovian lady immortalised in the nursery rhyme, whose progress up the aisle in her barrow
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    France and Siam.
    298 4 The Manchester Guardian has an interesting note on the new Franeo-Siatn-ese agreement from its London correspondent, who rightly asserts that this treaty is well worthy of consideration. When Lord Salisbury made bis Convention with France in 189 b, guaranteeing the possession to Siam of the valley of
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    Our Mail Budget.
    2881 4 The Far East. > I A WEEK OE RUMOURS. The Storm Brewing in the Near East, j European Unrest ami Suspicion. Wild Stories of International Conflicts. The Tsar’s Health. WAR SUNGS PROHIBITED. British Aid for Japanese Sufferers. BUDGET PROSPECTS. From Our Own Correspondent.) Fleet Street, 20 Feb.—What
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      119 4 McAlister&Go.,Ld. 19 Beach Street, Penang. Cyrus Price Co.’s SAFES, Thief and Fire Resisting. All Sizes kepi in Stock. Numerous Testimonials can be seen on Application TO McAlister Co. Ld. sole: agents. tiHc. Pritchard Co., PENANG. Travelling Requisites. Steel Trunks, Leather Trunks, Uniform Cases. Overlands, Imperials, Dress Baskets. Helmet Cases, Hat
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      8 4 J (7XGL.fi I’UKNJTUIifi. file ft lister Co., Ltd,
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      7 4 ItOSE’S LIME JUICE. JWcAf lister Co., Ltd.
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    The War.
    158 5 A Mysterious Fleet. Russia and Corea. The Japanese Position in North Corea. Japanese Political Parties Unite to Aid the Empire. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18 Mar.—It is authoritatively stated at St. Petersburg that Hussia does not consider Corea a belligerent on account of her I attitude towards Japan.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Dutch Reports.
      105 5 Del i Cun rant Service.) The Hague (via Batavia), 14 Mar. —The last bombardment of Port Arthur was the most effective of all. The new town suffered considerably. The Russian casualties are 5 killed and 10 wounded, among them 5 officers. Admiral Makaroff attempted to attack the Japanese,
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      The Late Duke.
      66 5 To be Buried at Kensal Green. Supplied by lleuter.) Loudon, 18 Mar. —The late Duke of Cambridge will be buried at Kensal Green beside bis wife. There will be a state memorial service in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday. Royalty to Attend Funeral. London, 19 Mar. —King Edward
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      Spain and Germany.
      27 5 King Alfonso Honoured. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18 Mar. —The Kaiser William lias appointed King Alfonso of Spain an Admiral of the German navy.
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      Duke of Aosta.
      26 5 Meets with an Accident. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18 Mar.—The Duke of Aosta has broken his leg by a fall from his horse.
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      Medical.
      43 5 Good News for Students. Supplied by Reuter. London, 18 Mar.—ln connection with the proposed incorporation ot the London University and m\ e Bitv College, Sir Donald Currie lias given one hundred thousand pounds to be used for tlm furtherance of medical studies.
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      Egypt.
      68 5 Cairo Judge's Dismissal. I Supplied by Reuter). London, 18 .Mar. —Lari Percy, Parliamentary Under Secretary for i India, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, said that both Lord Cromer and the Judicial Adviser approved of the dismissal of j Judge lllairiaux of Cairo and that
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      Cotton.
      39 5 Another Sensation in New York. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Iff Mar.—The announcement of the failure of Mr. Daniel Sully, the leader of the cotton bulls in New York, has caused a sensation on the New York Cotton Exchange.
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      Naval Disaster.
      48 5 Submarine Run Down f Supplied l>y Reuter.) London, Iff Mar. —It is officially reported that the British submarine Al. was sunk by being run down by a liner off the Nab yesterday. All hands perished, including Lieutenant Loftus C. O. Mansergh and Sub-Lieutenant John Preston Churchill.
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      The Herreros Revolt.
      42 5 Deli Covrant Sere ice.) The Hague (via Batavia) I<> March.- —The revolt of the Herreros in German Southwest Africa has assumed alarming dimensions and the German Government is therefore hurrying forward reinforcements with a view to suppressing the insurrection.
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      France.
      73 5 Split in the Ministerialists (Supplied by Renter.) London, 10 Mar. -Speaking in the French Chamber M. Millerand charged the Government with neglecting the interests of the working men by delaying workmen’s pensions and confining itself to fighting the religions bodies, M. James defended M. Combes, the Premier, and the
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      The Kaiser.
      118 5 Arrival at Gibraltar. (Supplied l>y Reuter.) Loudon, 19 March. —The Kaiser William has arrived at Gibraltar. Field-Marshal .Sir George White, V. C., Governor and Com-mander-in-Chief, koarded the Koe nig Albert to welcome His Majesty, Yvlio landed in a launch between two lines formed by the boats of the
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      The Grand National Steeplechase.
      525 5 Latest Betting. From Our Own Correspondent.) London, 18 March, (4 p.) Betting on the Grand National 1 (about 4 miles, 850 yds.) which j will be run at Liverpool on Friday,! March 25, ami for which H. M.! the King's crack ’chaser Ambush 1 11. is
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      Siam.
      39 5 (Special Service. Financial Adviser Appointed (From Our Oirn Correspondent.) Hangkok, 17 Mar. —Mr. AV. J. F. Williamson has been confirmed in the appointment of Financial Adviser to the Ministry of Finance, vice Mr. C. J. Kirett-Camac. resigned. i
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      The English Turf.
      290 5 (Special Service.) Latest Betting. {brum Our Own Correrpomteut.) London, 18 March (4 p).— Betting on the Lincolnshire Handicap (1 mile), with which the Hut racing commences on 22nd instant, is as follows: 6—l agst Uninsured tvs, 7.ltq 100—15 Cossack (6ys, 8.10) o l Gender tvs, 6.6) 100—0
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    The Tongkah Scare.
    282 5 The Agitation Promptly Suppressed. Bucket Society* Men Scattekku like Chaff before the Wind. High Com mission ek Vigorously Hunting down Mischief-Mongees. IIAGS A BOSS AGITATOR ANI) HOLDS HIM IN GAOL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tongkah, loth March Iu the course of the recent investigation made by lI.E.
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    Notes on News.
    216 5 H. M. 8. Espeigle is a sloop of 1070 tons, mounting six 4-in. and four 4-pdr. guns and carrying a crew of 160 men. Bhe is commanded by Commander E.G Barton. Every year a gunboat or sloop winters at Newelltvang and Tientsin, which ports are closed by
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    Tongkah News.
    310 5 Tonokah, 15 March.— The Puket Gov- eminent office has been closed tor six days from 1-ith to llttli March owing to the Siamese New Year, or “Krat Thaie iu Siamese. Nothing in comparison to the Chinese New Year, when wine ami champagne were lavishly drunk and wishes ol'
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      120 5 Pknang, li*th Makcii. (By courtesy of the Chartered Honk.) London Demand Hank ...l/10Jj 4- months’ sight Batik ...1 11 3 Credit ...l/ll, 7 3 Documentary ...1/114 Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 142 3 days’ sight Private 144 Bombay, Demand Bank 142 3 days’ sight Private 144 Madras, Demand Bank 142
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      PRODUCE.
      154 5 Tin 8 70.50 buyers Gold leaf 82. B.Pepper (YV. Coast3l bs.soz.)s 27.50 sellen White Pepper 8 47} setters Tmng Pepper 8 30| sellers Cloves (picked) 8 43.— nom. Mace 8125. nom. Mace Pickings 05. —sellers Nutmegs 110 s 55. —sellers Sugar 2 5.20 t Basket 3.70 sellers Tapioca Flour
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      4 5 ironmongery. mefllfster Co., Ltd.
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      152 5 STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS. 1 his space i» rest a eit tor the publicatiuu of uew* arm 111« >fter tin; day's news lias been imposed. To-day’s Advertisements. H. Waiufh. p. iv v. NOTICE. St. George’s Ball. A T a meeting publicly convene» l for _jLjL the purpose and held on 17th
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      34 5 RESERVE YOUR PURCHASES. Lai# i From Singapore WILL OPEN SHOW ROOMS IN PENANG with a large and varied stock of Drapery AND Miscellaneous Goods. SEE THIS ADVERTISEMENT DAILY. INhiteaway, Laidlaw Co. m J niL
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      1833 6 WIDE WORLD FAMOUS BRITISH DOG’S HEAD BRAND BEST HOTELS. Bangkok INSURANCES. Guinness’s Stout Bass’s Ale. Cable Addiefc*: “Oriental.” THE ORIENTAL HOTEL. Oriental Hotel Syndicate. Proprietors Canton insurance Office, Limited. Capital Subscribed $2,500,000 WONG KIM MUN, No. 77a, Bishop Street Amount Paid-up Reserve Fund 500,000 730,000 51c (RED GREEN DIAMONDS) BE’WA.XIE
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      758 7 The Cause of the recent disastrous fire is unknown. THE PREVENTION OF SUCH FIRES IN FUTURE IS KNOWN. us m (I r D r a m SHU 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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    MARKET PRICES.
    202 8 Penang, 19th March, 1901. Descrijttion. i Berk— ct*. Soup per catty 18 lloast n 32 Steaks 32 Stew or Curry Me;it 20 Kump Steak 32 Ox Tail each 35 longue 70 Feet 20 Heart n 35 Liver per catty 40 i Pork— Pork 36 Pig’s Head 24 Feet
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      590 8 STRAITS HOTEL, Chulia Street, Penanj. PERRIER JOUET CHAMP AGNES. AGENTS T. RICHARDSON, Wines and Spirits of the Best Quality. Echo on Salk Hpkk. HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. K1TS0N LAMPS. BUN TIN LUM A Go, The Finest Light in Existence. Apply to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Sole Ageute. No. 231 Beach Street PENANG.
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      145 8 STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Lid. SAILINGS PKO t! PENANG. a. s. Lady TT chi leaves Penang everv Tuesday and Friday, at 4 p.ji., for Teluk Anson; sailing from Teluk Anson on hei j return journey every Wednesday and Satur- < Jay, at 6 p.m. s. s. Carlyle leaves Peuang everv
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      577 8 Motice. TAIK HO Co., W. CORNFIELD I Tailor Outfitter. 16 !4 Begs to inform the publie that his temporary offiee is 23, BEACH STREET, i Messrs Baynes k Shropshire. Messrs. 0. S. SENS Co. same floor as 82, Main Road, PERAIC, TAIPJNG. (Established 1889). General Merchants, Provisioned and Commission Agents.
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