Straits Echo, 12 September 1904

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    35 1 Straits Echo UAIU CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATE!) .MALAY STAMS, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER, 191 Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 207.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    37 1 Births. On Ist September, at Hongkong*, the wife ~f 0. W. Campbell. H. B. M. Consul-General. Canton, of a daughter. On 26th August, at Kuling. China, the wife of Rowland R. Wade, of a son.
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    HIGH WATER.
    40 1 Koi Week ending Sunday, Sept. 18, 1904. am. p.M. Moiulav, lath 1.30 1.55 Tuesday, 13th 2.20 *2 45 Wednesday. 14th 0.10 3.35 Thursdav, 15th 4. 4.25 Kridiiv, 16th 4.50 5.15 Saturday, 17th 5.40 8.05 Sunday, 18th 6.30 8.55
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    FIXTURES.
    31 1 To- 1> AV. 3rd Day, Btli Mooli. Town Band, Esplanade, 5-3tt p.m. To-morrow. Mil Day. Bth Moon. Town Kami. Golf Clul>, 5.30 p.m. Auction Sale at Sepoy Lines, 11 a.m.
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    THE MOON.
    26 1 First Quartet Sept 18th, 2.8 p.m. O Full Moon 24th, lo.j-2 p.m. bast Quarter Oct. 2nd, 3.48 a.m. D New Moon 9th, 11.45 a.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    41 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Oiitwakos. Homkwakon. Malta Sept CJi usnu 17 Sept Commauriel 29 j Nubia l Oct F.xtra Service. Oitwakhk. Homewards. Pern ’Jit Sept Formosa S Oct Pa uea 4 Oct j Japan 22 For particulars See I’age 3.
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    War Items.
    1905 1 Kl'hopatkin's Predicament. The world, says the Free Press (7th Sept.),is hanging breathless with anxiety to learn the result of the colossal struggle between the Japanese and Russian armies near Liaoyang. To-day is Wednesday, and yet even to-day we have merely information of an official nature up to the
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 1 Pknana, 12th September. (By courtesy m the, Chartered Hank.) fjondon Demand Bank ~,1/lOJ? 4 months’ sight Bank ...Lll, l^ 3 99 Credit .1/11 j 3 3 Documentary ...1/11 Calcutta.. Demand Bank Rs. 142 3 days’ sight Private 144 Bom hay. Demand Bank 142 3 days’ sight Private 144 Madras,
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    SHARES
    189 1 Bersawah Gold MiueCo., Ld. 15. —sellers Ranh Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld 6.50 buyers Redjang Leimiig Gold Mining Co., tel $192.50 sales KadanaGold M ini ug Co,, Ltd. (fully j »aid) 10. —no in. Bruseh Tin Mining Co.. Ld. 4.25 buyers Clieudariaug Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld 10.— uont.
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    PRODUCE.
    159 1 Tin 76.50 Gold leaf 79. B.Pepper(W. Coast 31b5.50z.)$ 231 buyers White Pepper 35 sellers Trang Pepper 27. —tellers Cloves (picked) oat of season Mace 90 —sellers Mace Pickings 80. —sellers Nutmegs 110 s 50. —sellers {No. 1 8 60 nam 2 no stock. Basket 4. —buyers Tapioca Flour 1.35
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      138 1 Islanda, Hr. s.s. 3,360, Brooks. 12th Sept., Calcutta, 2u<l Sept,.. Gen.. H. L. A Co. Spezia, Ger. :;.s. 2.(559, Milt/.lal', 12th Sept., Kobe, Bth Aug., Gen., —B. M. Co. Java, Hr. s.s. Barcham, 12th Sept., Yokohama, 16th Aug., Gen., —P. A Nippon, Aus. s.s. 6,316, Toniic, 12th Sept., Singapore,
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      DEPARTURES.
      49 1 12th September. Malaya, for l>eii. link Chuati in, for Batu Bahru, and Asahan. l*i‘ju, for Edie. T. Seniawe, Segli A Olehleh. Canton, for Paugkor and Teluk Anson. hlanda, for Singapore. Spezia, for Colombo, j Peleux, for Colombo. i Cantata, for Pulo Well, Olehleh A Padang. Nippon, for Calcutia.
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      IN PORT.
      66 1 Lightning, Br. s.s. 2,122, S|>eu<fe, 12th Sept., Hongkong, drd Sept., Gen., A. A. A. «fc Co. P. Himau, Br. s.s. 21)7, Nielsen, 11th Sept., Port Swettenham, 10th Sept., (ieu„ H. L. Co. Ladt Wkld, Br. s.s. 245, Treweeke, 11th Sept., T. Anson, 10th Sept., Gen.,~ Straits S. S.
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      EXPECTED.
      34 1 1 e» nel* From Aijttnt m I hir Brisgavia Hamburg B.M ,&Co. 1 Hth Sept Beuvenue London S.B.&Oo, 18th lienalder London S.B.&Oo. 1st Oct. Benmobr 1 London S.B.&Co. —it. j Benvorlich {Singapore IS.B.&C'o.
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      SAILINGS.
      33 1 Ve«*el» Fur Ayent Leave» Lightning [Calcutta A. A. A.(Jo. 1 dthSept. Brisgavia Singapore B.M.&Co. lHtli Benvenue Singapore S.B.&Co. 18th Benalder Singapore S.B.&Co. 1 st Oct. Bemnohr 'Singapore S.B.ACo. Benvorl ich London S.B.&Co.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      95 1 Foit:— Deli—Per Ho Kirei, to-morrow, noon. Langkat—Per Van tier Parra, to-morrow, 1 p.ui. Port Swettenliaui, Port Dickson and Malacca —Per Palo Riaiau, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Balira A saltan—Per R. Halewyn, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Langkat and Pangkalau Brandan—Per Petrel, to-moirow, 1 p.m. Calcutta —Per Liyhtniny, to-morrow, 2 p.m.
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      PASSENGERS.
      39 1 Inward —Per Java,” from Singapore, Hon. and Mr». Napier. Per Ptilo Rimau,” from Port Swettenliaui, Messrs R. J. Wilkinson and P. Vaz. Per Lady Weld,” from Teluk Anson, Hon. J. Turner, Mr. Nutter, Mr. Cerruti and Mr. Stafford.
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  • Obituary
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    12 1 Death. On -Tth August, at Shanghai. Charles James Ashley, aged 69 years.
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    The Beck Cases.
    1892 2 Further Particulars. In a subsequent issue of Lloyds 1 «t .Inly) we Hud Heck was pardoned l>v the King aud an explanation of mistaken identity wan made in Court by Mr. Sims of the Treasury. The King's I’arimjn. The following letter was conveyed to Mr. A loli
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      19 2 STEARNB’ WINK, after influenza and pneumonia. An ideal recount motive tonic that Ktve* immediate benefit. Increase» woiglit, renew» strength.
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      89 2 STEARNS’WINE, is very palatable. An excellent tonic for children, especially if they are pale and thin. I>o not delay. Must be Stearns.’ CLERK WANTED. A CLERK is wanted for the Penang Volunteers. Salary 880 per month. Apply, in own handwriting, with copies of recent testimonials to The Adjutant, P.V., Fort
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      2504 2 AUCTION SALE. BY ORDER OF THE OWNER Rev. Char (irenier. The undersigned has been instructed to sell l»v PUBLIC AUCTION, On Saturday, 24th September, 1904, AT 2-30 P.M. At Krian Road. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Municipal Notice. A' ALL that piece of land situated in ihe Mukiui of Batu Kurau, descrilied in
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      2287 3 *re S. N. Co. Rupee ted arrival and'■ .])epavtnr€s.,)'\ Mail Service. uJ Outwards S«nt. 1 5 8.8. Malta connecting with r 1 8.8. Britannia 20 a.B. Coromandel do s:/.' Oeintnio, Oct. 13 8.8. Simla do 27-8.8. Chanttii do Homewards. Oct. 17 8.8.. Chusau 1 8.8. Nubia 15 8.8. BenSgitl] 2M
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    The Straits Echo.
    84 4 Justice eatufle* Everybody /and jtwtiCl A\<m*.—Rmer*on Established June Ist, 1903. i■/ Fabli«he<l daily (except HinuViy*.) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-282, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE UAII.Y, I AXIAL s** per atiunui OUTBTATIONB FosU*e Extra MAIL EDITION (Port Free) 15 1 CAKI.K ADDRESS: Echo—Pen an g." Telephone
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  • Current Topics.
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      Housing the Poor.
      240 4 Much con trovers}' has arisen in Bombay of late over the question of housing the poor. The Bombay Improvement Trust lias during the past seven years of its existence been steadily at work effacing the noisome alums, and the most important collateral problem which has arisen out
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      Currency Affairs.
      210 4 Last Friday’s Gazette contains an Order by tfie Governor in Council rescinding the Order made on 2nd October, 1903, which prohibited the exportation of Straits Dollars from the Colony. The Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilau and Pahang Governments have issued notifications, dated 10th Sept., reading: Under ffie powers vested
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      The Marfleet Case.
      195 4 At the last fortnightly meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commission, the President, Mr. E. G. Brodrick, e*plam.ed that Sanit- ary Inspector Harfieet had bee*} charged with receiving bribes from certain persons in his district as a compensation for his not prosecuting them for having filthy premises or
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      The Harbour Scheme.
      215 4 At the half-yearly special general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce which will be held on 22nd inst., the following resolutions regarding the Harbour Improvement Scheme will be submitted for approval “That the Chamber disapproves of the proposed Harbour Scheme as detailed in Mr Matthews’ Report
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      The War.
      460 4 So there lias been a change of front at home, and doubts are now expressed respecting the outcome of the campaign. That is what Reuter’s agent repotted to-day, and the pessimism to which he refers is. presumably, due to reports reaching London to the effect that Oyarna failed
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    Rubber.
    121 4 About six weeks ago the Colombo Observer blew its horn very loudly l>ecause the product of a Ceylou rubber estate had fetched ss. 4d. (for flue biscuit in London, while a rise of 2d. on this was achieved on sth August. That is, Ceylon rubber had gone up to
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    The States Bisley.
    769 4 (From Our Correspondent.) Taipiicg, 11 September. —The annual shoot between Taipiug, Ipoh and Selangor is now on and is causing no little excitement. Taipiug on the first day carried off the honours. Captian Barrett, Adjutant, M. S. G., made the top score of 19 points 1 and
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    States News.
    893 4 (From Our Own Correspondents.) Kuala Kangsar, 8 Sept.—Four Malays from Lenggong, after selling buffaloes at Enggor, wer< returning i<> Lenggong with $125 when‘they were set upon by four Chinese robbers armed with short swords and revolvers. They attacked the unfortunate Malays when they were at the 35th mile.
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    THE WAR.
    707 5 The Slaughter at Liaoyang. 25,000 Russians and 17,500 Japanese. (Echo Special.) Tokio, 11 Sept. —Field Marshal Oyaiim luis reported by wire to Army Headquarters here that the First Army, under Kuroki, occupied Yentai colliery and Ynmentza hill after heavy fighting lasting throughout the 4tli and sth inst. Believed
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Japan’s Status.
      85 5 Her Achievements Shatter Time-worn Theories. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10 Sept. —The Standard says that European thought has decided for many centuries past that true civilization could not exist unless of Christian, Greek or Roman origin. The career of Japan has, however, demonstrated that this is a fallacy
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      Russia.
      55 5 A Scheme to Enchre the Reactionaries. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10 Sept.—The appointment of Prince Sviatopoll Mirski, late Governor of Vilna, as Minister of the Interior ami Chief of Police, is due to the Prince’s reputation for humanity and enlightenment and so it is considered in the nature of
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      Tibet.
      102 5 Anglo-Tibetan Treaty Signed(Supplied by Renter.) London, 10 Sept. —Reuter’s correspondent at Lhassa wires that the negotiations of a treaty with the Tibetan Government have been successfully concluded and the Treaty was signed at Lhassa on the ith September. Supplied by Renter.) London, 12 Sept—The Times declares that the nation
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      Japan Confident.
      33 5 About to Appoint a Governor for Manchuria. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 12 Sept.— Reuter’s Tokio correspondent mentions that General Nasegawa, commanding tl»e Imperial Guards, will probably be appointed Governor of Manchuria*
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      Forgery.
      78 5 Treasury Cheque |Forged for Over $2,000 (Echo Special.) Singapore, 12 Sept. —A slight sensation has been created owing to it having leaked out that Government has been cheated by a daring forger. Jt is stated that an official cheque from the Treasury f0r52,850 was presented and cashed at the
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      The Discovery.
      97 5 Enthusiastic Welcome at Portsmouth. Exflorbbs to be Delorajko. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 12 Sept. —The Antarctic expedition which set out in the Discovery has returned to Portsmouth by that vessel. The members of the expedition were welcomed by a number of scientists and were accorded a grand civic
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      British Army Manoeuvres.
      31 5 (Supplied by Renter.) London, 12 September. —Genera? French’s advance lias been suddenly checked and his force is now in full retreat toward the sea, Geueral Wynne’s troops pursuing.
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      New Guinea.
      52 5 Massacre of German Missionaries. (Supplied by Renter.) Ijondon, 12 Sept. —The natives of New Guinea have murdered five German Catholic Fathers and thre* Sisters of Mercy. The object of the rising was to massacre all whites in the island, but the design was frustrated and sixteen natives have
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    Kwangsi Rebellion.
    400 5 Another City Raided. A Canton dispatch states that on the 4th inst.. as a large baud of Kwaugsi insurgents were passing the city of Ts'ienchianghsieu J on their way southwards from Ch'iugyuanfu, eu route to Sz‘enfu, the officials of Ts'ienchiaughsieu were so completely taken -l* I surprise that
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR.
      1017 5 What will the Aftermath be To tike Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —The news received from Reuter ou Saturday that the 70th battalion of the Japanese Army—or a battalion of 70 or 700, it doesn’t matter which—had been 1 nearly wiped-out by the explosion of
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    SHORTHAND.
    252 5 To the Editor of the Straits Ecno. Dear Sir, I was much interested in Stenographer’s letter relating to Dougherty's Brief Shorthand, which appeared in Echo of Bth September. Please allow me co say that I have studied both Pitman and Dougherty in the Ipoh School, and I think without
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    IN DEFENCE OF PITMAN’S SYSTEM.
    349 5 To the Editor of tiieStraits Ecno. Dear Sir, —Referring to the letter on shorthand published in your issue of 10th iust., allow me to submit the following information for the benefit of those interested in this subject, in as far as Pitman’s system is concerned.
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    Burma.
    297 5 (Ftom Our Own Correspondent.) Rangoon, 3 Sep. —During the past mouth we have been treated to some very lieavy showers, and Our rainfall so far is considerably above the average. We are looking forward to the cool ami fine weather that may be' expected about the end ol October.
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    Dinner to Mr. Joseph Gawthorne.
    587 5 A Pleasant Function. Suffolk House, Ayer Etani Road, (lie well-known residence of Mr. M. N. Noordin, son of the late Mr. Noordin, Penang, presented a beautiful and animated appearance on Saturday night. The palatial apartments had l>een artistically decorated with evergreens and rare foliage, and
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      5 5 CUTLERY McAlister A Co., Ltd.
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      132 5 Mr N. LAZARUS IS NOW IN PENANG and may be consulted for SPECTACLES At the Eastern and Oriental Hotel only until Friday Night September 16th. Caution Mr. LAZARUS lias no Agent in Penang. 1-9-04 u c «10 siSHor Capital 91,000,000. THE undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company
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    French Indo-China.
    1010 7 The Question of Defence Alleged Japanese Designs. So far from showing an v signs of diminution, tf|B scare which was occasioned among our neighbours l>v tiie early successes <>t Japan in tiie war in the Far East, as to the safety of French Indo-China, appears to be gathering
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