Straits Echo, 8 August 1904

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OK EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG* MONDAY, Bth AUGUST, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 179.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    76 1 Marriages. On Saturday. 6th August, ut the Church ..I the Assumption, by the Rev. Father Mencuvrier. William Dileock.younger son of Robert. Procter, of Liverpool, to Essie, elder daughter of the late John Nolan and the late Mrs. A. Campbell. Flemiugton, Melbourne, Australia. Iu Immanuel Baptist Church. Rangoon, on
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    HIGH WATER
    41 1 l''"i Week oiiding Sunday, Aug. 14, loot. AM. P.M. .Monday, 8th 9.15 9.40 Tuesday, 9th I0.lt» 1035 A wluesday, loth... 11.— 11.50 Thursday, 1 lth 11.50 0.15 Friday, 12th 0.40 1.05 .Saturday, 13th 1.30 155 Sunday, 14tli 2.20 2.45
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    THE MOON.
    26 1 New Muon Aug. 11th, 7.15 p.m. Quarter... 18th, 3.48 am. j O Full Moon 26th, 6.04 a.m. j Last Quarter Sept. 2ud, 3.48 p.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    42 1 I'O-DAT. 27tli Day, 0th Moon. Wayaug Kassim. Drury Laue, 9 p.m. To-morrow. 281 ii Day, tilli Moon. Public and Bank Holiday. Coronation Day. No issue of the Straits Echo." Wavang Kassim, Drurv Lane, 9 p.m. Warren’s Circus, Dato Kramat, 9 p.m.
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    P & O SAILINGS.
    50 1 P O SAILINGS. Mail Service. <) U T W' A R DS. 11 o K W A It OS. Clin sail IS A tty Simla 20 Any Ifettyal 1 Sep IJlrn Service. Outwards. Homewards. Formosa 9 Any Socotra 14 Any Japan 23 j Jlortuo 2S KriF For particulars See Page
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    Siam.
    1247 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) 1 Bangkok, 23 July.—Some three years a H. M. the Kiug of Siam made a success- ful tour of the provinces iu the North of Siam as far as Ritsauuloke, pleasing memories of which still exist among those i °f hi«> subjects who had a
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    The World's Shipping'.
    514 1 I j According to statistical tables which appear in one of the new volumes issued j by Lloyd's, the world's merchant shipping is j router by 1,146,058 tons than in 1903. It j uuot hut he of interest to see how much j of that augmentation has
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    MAILS CLOSE
    93 1 Foie:— Calcutta Per A. A pear, to-morrow, 11 a.ni. Laugkat—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, noon. Kopali, Renoug, Victoria Point, Maliwun, Mergui Tavoy —Per Omapere, to-morrow, noon. Ed ie, T. Bern a we, Segli, Olehleh and Sabaug—Per Hok Canton, to-morrow, noon. Deli—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, noon. Port Swettenham, Kuala Luiupur and
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      118 1 Penang, Bth August (By courtesy of the Chartered Hank.) I London Demand Bank ...1/11, 5 e 4 months’ sight. Bank ...1/11 3 Credit ...1/11J 3 Documentary 1 /11 j Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 1454 3 days’ sight Private 1474 Bombay, Demand Buuk 145$ 3 days’sight Private 1474 Madras, Demand
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      SHARES
      188 1 Bersawah Gold Aliue Co., Ld. 14. —sellers Ranh Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld 6.50 buffers Redjatig Lebong Gold Mining Co., lid $215. —sales KadauaGold AliuiugCo„Ltd. (fully paid) 10 NON). Bruseh '1 iu Mining Co., Ld. 3. —buyers Clieudariaug Hydraulic 'Tin Mining Co., Ld 20. —sales Karan gun Tin Mining
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      PRODUCE.
      165 1 Tin J /2.80 Gold leaf 79. B. Pepper (W. Coast 31b5.50z.)9 22. —tales White Pepper 34.— tellers Trailg Pepper 27. —sellers Cloves (picked) 33. Mace 86 —sales Maee Pickings 78. sae/s I Nutmegs 11 Os 42. —sales No. 1 tj 60 nain. 1 Sugar 2 no stock. j (Basket
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      ARRIVALS.
      267 1 I ersia, Aus. s.8. 3,539. Fume, 8th Aug., Kobe, 14th July, (Jen., —8. K. Co. Pin Sseng, Br. s.s. 378, Davidson. 8th Aug., Singapore, 6th Aug,, Geu.,—Quali Beug Ken. Pdtiala, Br. 8.8. 1,929, Willes, 8tli Aug., Amov, 30th July, Gen., —H. L. Co. A. ApcAr., Br. s.s. 2,631, Fev,
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      DEPARTURES.
      43 1 Bth August. De’i, for Traug, Hole Chuan Un, for Batu Balira Asahau. Austria, for Singapore, China and Japan. Mary Austin, for Port Swetteuham. Canton, for Pangkor and Teluk Anson. Patiala, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Persia, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Idom*neus, for Moulmein.
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      IN PORT.
      133 1 Pin Seng, Br. s.s. 378, Davidson, Stli Aug,, Singapore, 6th Aug., Gen..—Quah Beng Kee. A. Apcab, Br. s.s. 2,931, Fey, Bth Aug., Singapore, 6th Aug., Gen., —A. A. A. Co. j Rotorua, Br. s.s. 555, Campbell, Btli Aug., Tongkah, 2nd Aug., Gen., K. G. Co. Omapere, Br. s.s.
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      EXPECTED.
      40 1 t <>)ii .Iji’itlii Lhit 1 Senarl v 1 Singapore ri S.i>.ACo. !2thAug. Lightning Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 12th Zaida Singapore H.L.&Co. 12th Zamaiiia Madras H.L.&Co. 13th Formosa Aden F.AO. 13th (J. A pear (Singapore A. A. A.Co. 15th I 1 _I
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      SAILINGS.
      32 1 I For Aijuntti T.euvet Henaitv London S.B.&Co. 12th Aug. Lightning Singapore A. A. A.Co. 13th Zaida Madias H.L.&Co. 12th Zainauia Singapore Il.L.ACo. loth Formosa Singapore P.&O. G.Apear Calcutta 1 A.A.A.Co. 16th
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      28 1 WEATHER 1 UK following report is kiudiv supplied hy the Signal Director of Fort Ooruwaiiis The rainfall during the 24 hours eudetl at 9 a.in. to-day was nil.
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    Russia’s Weakness.
    1186 2 Rottkn Systkii Revealed by Two Remarkable Books. (lhj “JI.O. IV." in Daily Exjtrei# Since the outbreak of the Russo-Jap-anese war there lias been a steady flow of books dealing with every possible phase of life in Japan, but until recently nothing of any striking importance i dealing with
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      13 2 OVKItWOKKKD MKN KIND Steams' M inn an eAeilcul tunic. Kcncws strength Uan vigor.
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      284 2 TRONOH MINES Ltd. NOTICE is hereby given that Mr. W. Cecil Payne cease»! to be Auditor and Registrar to the above Company from the 18th July, 1904. Shareholders and others desirous of effect iu«g transfers of shares in the future are hereby required to forward their Certificates and Transfers attached
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      2292 2 NOTICE. M K A. F. G. ANDERSON has ceased I to lie couuected with this linn as from this date. t KENNEDY Co. 1, Downing Street, Penang, Ist August, 1904. 4-8-04 1 wk 544 Valuable Town Property FOR SALE. RK K m 00 2$ u H %£R m TO LET.
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      1918 3 ANKS P. «0. IMS. Co. K'.' i s aS', SB/ Impeded arrival and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Aug 18 s.s. Chusun connecting with 8.8. Himalaya j Sept. 1 s.B. Bengal do i t 8.8. Malta do Homewards Aug. 1» B.s. Baltuarat do 20 «.8. Simla do Sept. >5 8.8. Coromandel
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    The Straits Echo.
    80 4 Jastic« m ti»ll«v* everybody, and iwHlee almic.— Established June Ist, IIHM. Fnbli»iie<l «Uily (exct*i*t. Si-i.l -y».) AT tii CRITERION PRESS, Ld.. No. 220-232, teach Street. ften:tn«r PIUCR DAILY, IXH/'AI f-i r »<•>•«« OUTSTATIOXS rosiafe Kxt .i MAIL KIMTION (Putt Prcß) 13 CAULK AIMMtKSX: Ec ho—Penan g.” ojr|(
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    The Tin Industry.
    1483 4 A vkry important meeting of members of the Miners’ Association lias been held in Kuala Lumpur at which it was resolved that Towkay Loke Yew. who presided, should approach Government with a view to having the ad valorem duty on tin reduced from 14 per cent to
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    The Aims of Japan.
    900 4 Interview with Baron Suyematsu. Review of Review*, 11 July.) There is now in London a very notable t Japanese statesman, whose command of the English language enables him to ianiiliarise the 3 press with Japanese ideals. This is Baron Suyematsu, a former Minister of the Interior
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    Wedding.
    168 4 Procter-Nolan A very pretty wedding took place on Saturdav, the 6th inst., when Mio* Nolan, the step-daughter of Mr. Archie Campbell, was married to Mr. Procter, of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co. '1 he bride looked exceedingly charming in a lovely white silk dress, with a long lace veil.
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    The Rambutan Season.
    681 4 A Jolly Time at Diamond Juisilee Lodge. The pleasantest part of the year iu Penang is the fruit season and its most delicious fruit is the rainbutan. Little wonder, then, that the opening of the rambutan season is the occasion for numerous picnic parties to the country
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      514 4 PRITCHARD CO., PENANG WARREN'S CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE of PERFORMING WILD ANIMALS. GRAND OPENING NIGHT, Tuesday, 9th August 1904. LOCATION Dato Kramat Gardens, Commencing ax 0 r.M. X Warren's New Com pa iy of 35 Aiuerkaui and Continental Star Artists, The Menagerie contains Lions, Tigers, Zebras, Leopards, Bears, Baboons, Birds, Monkeys,
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      4 4 PAINTS. McAlister c«„ Ltd.
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    The War.
    296 5 The Volunteer Fleet. Russia Still Shuffling. 1'ri/c Court Holds Knight Commander Incident Justifiable. {Echo {Special.) Paris, 7 August.—General Kuro|»Dt kin officially reports that the n l rent of the Russians from Haielieng was conducted iu an orderly manner, but many cases of mutiny occurred amongst the troops. (Supplied
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Parliament.
      26 5 A By-Election. by Renter.) Loud oil, S August.—Ml*. UllfllB I sacs lias been elected Liberal Member for Reading, replacing Mr. G. W Palmer, Liberal, resigned.
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      Turkey.
      50 5 All American Naval Demonstration. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 8 August.—A United Status squadron lias been ordered to Smyrna owing to the proems tin a, lion of the Turkish Government with reference to the losses sustained by American Missions at the Line of the Armenian massacres and ol her claims.
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      Tibet Expedition.
      28 5 Arrives at Lhassa. Krlui Special-) I >« mi bay, 7 August. —’I’bc Tiliet Expedition arrived at Lliassa, the capital of Tibet, on the 3rd instant, Jill well.
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      Australia.
      43 5 The Naval Volunteers i Shjijilini In/ Hauler.) London, 4 August. —Reuters Melbourne mi respondent wires that a body of the Australian Naval Brigade, numbering tiftv men, lias decided to resign owing to a new Regulation which lias been issued, imposing extra drills.
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      Bangkok.
      32 5 The Robertson Case. (Echo Special.) Bangkok, 7 Aug.—An application to annul the order of the Court adjudging Air. F. J. Robertson, proprietor of the’ Oriental Hotel, a bankrupt has been efused.
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      Siam.
      119 5 An Unpopular Order. Hr ho Special.) Bangkok, Aug.—A Notification lias been published by the Siamese Government to the effect that henceforth currency, or bank notes, postage stamps, or other substitutions for money will not be accepted for transmission by the Post Office, but will be placed on a similar
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      The Agricultural Show.
      770 5 {Echo Special.) Kuala Kumpur, 6 August.— After opening the Agricultural Show His Excellency the Governor was entertained at luncheon, the guests numbering fifteen. Lad}' Treacher sat on His Excellency’s right and Mrs. Stewart, the sister of Mr. Douglas Campbell, the Resident, on his left. The other guests
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      Singapore.
      52 5 The St. Clair Case. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 8 August.—The case brought against CliaS. St. Glair, the pugilist, who was arrested at Penang on a charge of cheating brought against him by Mr. Abrams, of the Horse Repository, has been dismissed. St. Glair says that he will sue Mr. Abrams
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      Prince Pu Lun.
      196 5 Arrival at Saigon. (Echo Special. Singapore, 8 August. —A telegram has been received here from H. H. Prince Pu Luu reporting his safe arrival at Saigon and thanking his Singapore friends for the kind reception accorded him when passing through the port The telegram makes particular mention
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    The Taiping Races.
    430 5 Entries for First Day. J We are indebted to the courtesy of the Hon. Sec. Perak Turf Club for the entries for the Taiping Races to lie held on the lbth, 18th and 20th iust., as follows:— 5 The Maiden Plate.— Value 8400. For Maiden horses. Ex-griffins
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    The Punjom Co.
    366 5 To be Wound up. An extraordinary general meeting of the Puujoui Mining Company was held at the registered offices of the Company, Beacontield Arcade, Hongkong, on 28th ultimo, for the purpose of considering and if thought tit passing a special resolution for the winding up of the
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    The Road to Lhassa.
    652 5 Thk British Expedition having arrived at tJie capital of Tibet, as reported in one of > our specials to-day, the following particulars of the road to that city, as described by a Times correspondent, may interest our readers i he road from tjyautse to Eliassa measures
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    PASSENGERS.
    89 5 Inward Per A. A pear,” from Singapore. Messrs. P. Trusty, G. Colomb. Per Putiala,” from Singapore, Miss Miles, Messrs Edwards, Tan Pien, Yew Bean. Yew Stiau, Ten Hup Seng, Len Kwee Hong. Per Rotorua,” from Tougkab, Mr. Me Arthur. Per Omapere,” from Rangoon, Mr. P. Chiu Beng. Per Ballaiirat,”
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    The "For Chinese" Car.
    290 5 Fom.oWino apjieare in the Straits limes of 3rd iust.: All the wav from Soul in Corea comes the following letter from a correspondent who has been studying the troubles of the Chinese of the F.M.S. in regard to the question of reserved first class carriages, aud
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    M. de Plehve’s Policy.
    1524 7 (Continued from 30th July.) There is another point to which I feel sure you will pardon me for alluding, inasmuch as it is a subject upon which our experience in the British Empire enables us to speak with knowledge bought bv painful experience. I aui afraid
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      12 7 STEARNS’ WINE, fortliiu, nervous ami fretful people, old and young, immediate benefit.
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      203 7 HOMEWARD PASSAGES SAILING AUGUST To Havre £2B First Class £2O Second Class Including Table VViue. Passages Booked to All Parts. Monthly sailings about 12th of each month from Singapore. Passengers are Met by Messrs Thos. Cook Son, anti every assistance given to all parts. GOSLING Co., Faseetujer and Tourist Aijcnts.
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