Straits Echo, 12 March 1907

Microfilm: NL669
Total Pages: 8
1 8 Straits Echo
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL ft- $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 12th MARCH, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 56.
    35 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      1145 1 fjOER BRAND CEMENT. 258 05 t 'b *«P IN FO tf£S7 fOtf i4LL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED by royal CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. £800,000 £975,000 £800,000 Capital Paul up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability| of Proprietors Head Office: HATTON COURT, T1IREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies
      1,145 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      17 1 SOLE AO ENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. YU Oj 2b O m Co 6^ mv s,ssvg TIANG LEE Co
      17 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    Some Big Retainers.
    205 2 Ik, as is reportel, Dr. Delmas, (be “famous American criminal advocate,” received a retaining fee of £20,000 for defending Mr. Harry Thaw, his honorarium will probably take an easy first” auioDg counsels’ fees.in criminal cases, even across the Atlantic. Mr. Francis L. Wellman received .£B,OOO for defending
    205 words
  • Article
    A 46 Days' Fast.
    687 2 Intknsk enthusiasm prevailed at the Fun City, Olympia, on the evening of the 9th ult., following ou the announcement that Sacco would break his fast. Forty-six days had elapsed and Sacco, taking the advice of his doctor, acquiesced in the suggestion to partake of food. It
    687 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      82 2 Whooping Congo in Jamaica. l)ui iug the epidemic of whooping cough whii-h was puivaliMii iu Jamaica, Chamber* lain s < ough i’eiunily was freely used. 2ilr l"'inn*lt. Chemist at Brown’s Town, Jainaicu, savs of ii I cauu >t speak too mghly ot ih h remeay. It Ims u**v« r tailed
      82 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      2000 2 To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lading Holders. 5.6. BELGRAVIA has arrived from Hamburg via ports. BEHN, MEYEH Co., Ltd., Agents. 11-3-07 195 Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. New Service between Penang, Fort Swettenhani and Singapore. The above Company’s New Steamer PERAK will be despatched from Peuaug every Tuesday, at 5
      2,000 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Shipping.
    • Article
      ARRIVALS.
      60 3 Avaoyee, Bi\ 8.8., 247, Buchanan, 12th Mar., Deli, 11th Mar., Gen., —K. G. Co. Mary Austin, Br. s.s., 121, Campbell, 12th Mar., Asaban, lltb Mar .Copra. K. G. Co. Lanokat, Br. s.s., 145», Lyons, 12th Mar., Teluk Ausou, 11th Mar., Gen., K. G. Co. Pin Sknu, Br. s.s., 378,
      60 words
    • Article
      DEPARTURES.
      71 3 12th March. Van de>- Parra, for Deli. Taw Tuny, for Traug and Pang Nga. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Huk Canton, for Laugsa, T. Seuiawe, Segli, Ulehleh and Sabang. Pin Senj, for Port Swetteuhaui A Sinj. apore. Perak, for Port Swetteuhaui aul Singapore. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson. Malaya,
      71 words
  • Article
    EXPECTED.
    38 3 r esseh Front Age til* Due C. A pear Calcutta A. A. A.Co. l5tbMar. Sado Maru Siugap( re B.&Co. 15tli Ligiituing Siugapore A. A. A.Co. 18tl. Benalder L >udou S.B.&Co. 23rd Bingo Maru Siugap* re B.&Co. 29tli
    38 words
  • Article
    SAILINGS.
    33 3 I pgxeh For Ajents Leave$ I C. A pear 'Siugapore Sadu Mam Mai sei lies Ligbtuiug Calcutta Beualder Singapore BiugoMaru Marseilles A. A. A.Co. B. A. A.A Co. S. B.&Co. B. Mar.
    33 words
  • Article
    MAILS CLOSE.
    86 3 For Colombo and Tuticoriu—Per Austria, to-uiorrow, 1 p.ui. Tougkab,'Kopah, Keuong, Victoria Point, Mergui ATavoy—Per Omayere, to-uorrow, 1 p in. Teluk Anson—Per Lanykat, to-morrow, 2 p.ui. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy—Per iVenfalloch, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Paugkor—Per Sree Banka, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Deli—Per Avayyee, 14th iustaut, noon. Paugkalau Braudau—Per Petrel,
    86 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      1699 3 (S HIPPIN O.) t Atr \fc Bs. N. Co. Arrivals and Departures. Man Service. M»r Outwards. 11 (us. Delta connecting with Apl 8.8. Himalaya 8.8. Victoria 8.8. India 8.8. Monyol in •JbH.s. Arcadia do 11 8.«. Devanha do o', h.B. Delhi do Homewards M r lti 8.8. Delhi (Humecting 1
      1,699 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      151 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. riIHE s.s. Gleufalloch, Captuiu G. KiugJL lioru, is expected to arrive here to-day, aud will leave for the above ports ru Weduesday, the 13th lust., at 3 p.tu. For freight or passage apply to KOE GUAN Co., Agent for WEE BIN Co., of Singapore.
      151 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article, Illustration
    The Straits Echo.
    101 4 Justice aeUsflee everybody anl justice alone. Ymerfo» Established June Ist, 1903 Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TH CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232. Beach Street, Peuaug. PRICE: DAILY LOCAI I*4 P*r annnw OUTBTA TIONB Postage Bxtra. VAIL IDITION (Poet Free 115 CABLE ADDRESS Echo— Penang.” Telephone No. 343.
    101 words
  • Article
    THE BANEFUL BLOTTER.
    288 4 The Lancet'» uurelenting quest of the germ has discovered another lurking place of the miscroscopic foe. Our contemporary observes “It may reasonably be doubted whether the highly besmudged blotting pad is innocent as regards disease germ». In the act of writing, the blotting pad is commonly breathed
    288 words
  • Article
    REVOLUTION IN CHINA.
    791 4 The revolutionary spirit is certainly abroad in China, but the reformers are not always gifted with common sense. A Wuchang correspondent terms these gentry, for the most part, foolish half-informed students, who would upset the existing order of things in a violent and unconstitutional way, without having
    791 words
  • Article
    Chinese Recreation Club
    108 4 This football ground of the Chinese Recreation Club will be declared open by Mr. Lini Kek Cbuan. the popular President, on Thursday, the i 4th instant. To celebrate the occasion a match will be played between theC. R. C, and the V. C. C., and in ihe
    108 words
  • Article
    Penang Cricket Club.
    86 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following is the result of the tie played oft yesterday: Profession Pairs. C. C Rogers and E. S. lfaslam beat G. R. K. Muglistou and F. O. Hallifax. The following tis is fixed for this afternoon: Double Handicap. —Class A E. S. Haslam
    86 words
  • Article
    Two Novel Pro-Notes.
    57 4 Judgment iu the case of Goldeuburg aud Zeitlin ve Chew Swee Heng, the hearing of which was reported iu our issue of last Wednesday, was delivered by Mr. Hereford, at the Court ot Requests, this moruiug. After some argument, between counsel for the two sides, the Magistrate
    57 words
  • Article
    Spampani’s Manager Fined.
    78 4 Mu G. Harlaud, Mauager of Spampaui’s Circus, appeared before Mr. Lemon this forenoon, iu response to au in*tanter summons issued against him for holding a performance last Sunday without the usual liceuee from the Chief Police Officer. YV’hile pleading guilty to the charge, the accused stated that
    78 words
  • Article
    A Novel Question of Law.
    172 4 ABAUKHAN, a Bengalee, bought a thirdclass ticket at Batu Gajali for Peuang. While in the Railway Launch, wheu the Ticket-Collector demanded his ticket, he gave bis not intact but torn to pieces. The man w*s to-day placed before Mr. Lemon as having committed the offence
    172 words
  • Article
    Jubilee Club Raid.
    593 4 In our issue of the 4th iustaut, there was a report iu our columns that the Jubilee Club iu Chulia Street was raided by Messrs. Clay ton aud Peacock, who found six Chinese and one Malay gambling. The trial began yesterday afternoon, before Mr Lemon, aud the
    593 words
  • TELEGRAMS.
    • Article
      Singapore.
      108 4 “4 Venomous Prosecution.” (Echo Specia* Singapore, 12th March.— The in which Dr. Gootie Tilleke was ohair'l with the possession of Morphia with out a license came up for hearing terdav. Counsel for the defence c j.J eB it as a venomous and unjust pr tion and asked for damages
      108 words
    • Article
      Egypt.
      97 4 An Appeal to Sir Edward Urey. (Supplied by Renter.) Loudou, 12th March.—The BritishCW ber of Commerce at Alexandria has transmitted a resolution to Sir Edward Grev eipressiug concern at the resolution of the Egyptian General Assembly which it regards as fatal to the best interest of Egypt. [On March
      97 words
    • Article
      The Persian Constitution.
      85 4 Will It Last? (Supplied by Renter.) Loudou, 12th March.—The Tune», discussing the Persiau constitution, asks Will it last and adds that the answer largely depends ou the political capacity of the Persiau people aud their resolution to defend stoutly the wide rights aud privileges they so quickly
      85 words
    • Article
      Japanese Loan.
      41 4 Success Assured (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudou, 12th March. The success of the Japanese loau appears to lie assured, for a large percentage of the holders of the old six per ceut. stock are converting that into the new stock.
      41 words
    • Article
      Manchuria.
      54 4 Withdrawal of Japanese Troops (Supplied by Renter.) Londou, 12th March. —It is reported from Mukdeu that Japan is withdrawing all her troops from Maueburia except 15,000 iruards for the railway. Protest from Foreign Consuls London, 12th March.—The foreign consuls are stromrly protesting against the DOBsettlement of the Likin (Inland
      54 words
    • Article
      Bulgaria.
      70 4 The Premier Killed (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 12th March.—lt is reported froji Sofia that a dismissed official shot aud hied the Bulgarian Premier, M. Petko whilst tie was walking in the public garden. He also wouuded M. Gheuuadieff. the Minister of Commerce. Credit Wanted. Loudon, 12th March.—The Bulgarian Sobranje,
      70 words
    • Article
      The Hague Programme.
      56 4 Limitation of Armaments not Included (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudou, 12th March. —Mr. Uuuciinau replying to Mr. J. B. Lonsdale iu the Ho of Commons, said t hat the limitation armaments was not included iu the programme, but the question has since considered. No further statement made until
      56 words
    • Article
      Indian Railways.
      45 5 deputation to Mr. John Morley. (Supplied by Reuter.) I, mdou. 12th March.—Mr. John Morley will r*ceive at the India Office to-morrow a deputation from the Board of lodiau Railways. I» retard to the curtailment of the funds for the woiks and rolling stock.
      45 words
    • Article
      The Strike of Electricians.
      43 5 Vote of Confidence in Government. (Supplied by lieuter.) Loudon. 1-th March —The French ChauiIjei passed a vote of confidence in the Government by 376 to 68, iu regard to their iDterventiou iu the strike of the electricians of Paris.
      43 words
    • Article
      Port Said.
      21 5 A Case of Plague Reported (Supplied by Reuter.) L>udou, 12th March.—A ctse of plague is reported at Port Said.
      21 words
    • Article
      Japan and America.
      65 5 President Roosevelt Complains (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 12th March.— It is reported at Sau Francisco that the Governor of California, in a message to the Assembly, says that President Roosevelt complained to him that the action of the Legislature in excluding the Japauese will have an uufortuuate
      65 words
    • Article
      Colonial Conference.
      20 5 Botha will Attend. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 12th March.—General Botha, it nr aumiuuced, will attend the Colouial Conference.
      20 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      432 4 Last Night! Last Night!! GUAM) FAREWELL NIGHT!!! The British Cinematograph, (Corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street) The “Actual King of Bioscopes.” ft Monster Programme for To-night Come and secure a dainty Japanese silk fan for yourself. No greater enjoyment than a visit to our show! Electric Light! Electric Fans!!
      432 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      13 4 The French Confectionery* 17a, Nortbam Hoad. Chocolates, Boubous, Dessert Fondants, At Rmronable Prim
      13 words
  • Obituary
    Untitled
    53 4 Obituary. It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mrs. Lim Kek Chuan. The deceased, who was only 31 years of age, passed away at two o’clock this afternoon. The greatest sympathy is felt for Mr. Kek Chuan aud his family in their sad bereavement, in which
    53 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    Import and Export Returns of Perak.
    44 5 Imports. Value iu 2ud quailer 1906 4,517,471 1905 4,202 499 Increase 314.772 Tb« railway traffi: iu 1905 uot having Uyn included, the iuerease is more apparent thru real. Exports. -ad quarter 19 >6 10.924.93J 1905 9,627.793 lumase 1,297,137
    44 words
  • Article
    Negri Sembilan Tin.
    256 5 Kkhkuarv Output. Hie output of tiu wag 5 267 96 pikuls 007.31 pikuls iu tlie month before. ilie value of the, metal is returned at $501,8-855 ou which dutv amounting to 23 was collected. riie average price of tiu was *95 27 per pikulwithdutyatS-iO.lt> per bhara. The
    256 words
  • Article
    Our London Letter.
    1988 5 liondou, 15th February. J hk most important event of tbe week is of course the openiug of Parlia.neut bv the Rov?, aU t UeeU k#t Tuesday. uoval 1 recession—consisting of five of the h' T ,r pied tbe m tdncO. H h i aUtJ ,he SUt °oach
    1,988 words
  • Article
    The Dollar.
    350 5 A Hongkong View. '1 he drop, drop, drop of the dollar has late been welcomed with grim satisfaction by sterling salaried government officials, saysthe South Chum Morning Pott. The process is a very very slow one. but eacb point down has lent intensity to the game. Yesterday, it
    350 words
  • Article
    Passengers.
    12 5 Per Palitana, from R ingoou Misses Bell (2) aud Mr. West.
    12 words
  • Article
    FIXTURES.
    70 5 To-i>ay. 28th Day ot Ist Moon. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. The British Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 9 p m. (jlmnd Far• ice 1 Performance. Ihe London Electric t iueniatograph, Argvle Road, 9 p in. To-morrow. 29th Day of Ist Moon. P. C. C. Teunis
    70 words
  • Article
    THE MOON.
    18 5 O New Moon Mar. 14*h First (Quarter 22nd O Full Moou 30ih Last Quarter Apr. sth
    18 words
  • Article
    MAILS DUE.
    9 5 Euglish (Delti) ...14th Mar. China (Delhi) ...16th
    9 words
  • Article
    P. & O. SAILINGS
    35 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Sc'viu Outwards. De t i u Mur. Delhi If) Mar Arcadia 2S Macedonia 19 l.xira Servo t Outwards. II»-.ow>>-i.> Sumatra 19 Mar. j Manila 5 Apr Formula 2 Apr. Ni'c 19
    35 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      43 5 Hie Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured i*rUjQ’ s I». IU ,e t v u K power of Chau:* <U(J j aiu a l |u i»UK been the surprise fu. uiauy sufferers from neural* jßtj'!* JW «*cruciatiujr paius *ilkfed hv/k-°* t H,RW diseases are quickly
      43 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      63 5 A Good Family Liniment. Every family should be supplied with a bottle of ObatubeHaiu’s Pain Balm. For cuts, bruises, burns, scalds or similar injuries, which are of almost daily occurrence, there is nothing so good. It cools aud soothes the wound aud not only giv«s instant relief but brings about
      63 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      205 5 Rheumatism Can he Cured Mauy sufferers from this painful disease have bceu surprised an 1 delighted at the prompt relief obtaiued bv applying Chamberlain s Paiu Balm. A permanent cuie may be effected by continuing its use for a short time, [t will cost you but a trifle to try
      205 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 4
      418 5 FOR sale. M HI in Youug Para Rublter Plants, about 3 feet liiirb. Fur prices etc apply to JIN HENG ESTATE. Kwa’it huran. I*2-3-07 lot; A'/ uf« NOTICE. IS hereby given that the Ist interim dividend at 12^ of t lie Serei.dah j Hyd. liu Mining Ltd. will be paid
      418 words
  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 1
      27 5 WEATHER. Thk following report is kindly supplied by the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis The rainfall donnt/ ill** "4 hours ended at 1* a.ui. to-day was nil.
      27 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    China’s Military Strength.
    2208 6 (By Douglas Story.) In the days befoie the Boxer troubles Li Hung Chang journeyed to Taku to iut-pect the forts which guard the entrance to the Pei*bo. He was received with the ceremonial due to his exalted rank, and proceeded to make au exhaustive investigation iuto the
    2,208 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    120 6 Penano, 12th March (By courtesy oj the Chartered Batik.) London Demand Hank 2/4$ 4 months’ sight Bulk ..2/4$ 3 Credit 2/4|* 3 Documentary ...2/4| Calcutta, Demand Bank Ks 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bnnbav. Demand Bank 173$ Mouimein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Madras, Demand
    120 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE
    155 6 Gold leaf 64.60 B. Pepper( W.Coast 3lbs.J> oz.) $l7. —no stock White Pepper $24. buyers Trang Pepper slBj buyers Cloves (picked) $42. —sales Mace $B3. —sales Mace Pickings 70f sellers Nutmegs 110 s 27 sales No. 1 5 20 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket $3.30 salts Tapioca
    155 words
  • Article
    MARKET PRICES.
    118 6 Penang, 12th March, 1907, Beef— ett. Soup per cat-ly 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tougue 50 Feet 15 Heart 32 Liver 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tougue 32 Mutton per
    118 words
  • Article
    SHARES.
    959 6 a""iT o-2 Number of *5 i p 0 •2 I Capital. Shares I Last Dividend. Name jfc issued. p! J g a. W 1 1 <y I Milling 1900 dOO.OOO 30.000 10 10 Belat Tin Miniug Co., Ltd. 19.50 $l9. 1900 175,000 1 4,ooodef. Bersawah Gold Mining Co., Ltd
    959 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      116 6 > 111 rl 1 X c n x 1 m I" M|n f o t|!i;|;U i| -J UJ < 6K TW C® 1' RO^° »RX.»t* C o TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gini Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee Co., Tong Joo Co., Goon Yen Friends, Chiat Seng
      116 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    Foreign Women in China.
    892 7 Should They Be Allowed. The Honykuny Daily Press wrote ou February Ist:—Wlieu a goo»» deal of coueeru was being felt over the shocking fate of mission women in certain massacres, we ventured to ask male missionaries to lend their suppuit tolh.t übitc opinion which depiecates the
    892 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      1036 7 THE Straits Echo business directory. mineral WATER manufacturers. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFIL.LAN CO., LTD. insurances. General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. GRAHAM NICHOLSON, Office, It a, Beach Street, 145»PENANG. select BOARDING HOUSES. RANEEGUNGE STONEWARE. MACBETH BAEBETT, LOGAN'S BUILDINGS, BEACH STREET, SOLE A
      1,036 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      85 7 Nothing bqnul to Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and D arrltoeu Remedy for Bowel Complaints in Children vv e have used Clmnberlaiu’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Uemedy in our family for years,” says Mrs. J. B. Cooke, of Nederlauds, Texas, U S. A. We have given it to all of our chilureu.
      85 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      1050 8 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP HE'NC MOH Ac Co., :b4, Reach Street, Penang. NOTICE. VIEWS of Penang, Singapore. Perak. Selangor, and Sumatra. NOTICE. Importers of ail kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 22c Kim Keng Leong Co, 127, REACH STREET. Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3ft., on Bromide
      1,050 words