Straits Echo, 25 April 1907

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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 25th APRIL, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cent No.
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      1219 1 TIG£R BRAND CEMENT. 258 N. ZA T--4* 'b o e vSP IN WO BEST FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital Paid ;i|> Reserve Fund Roservo Liability of Proprietors -£BOO,OOO -£975,000 .£800,000 lioad Office: lIATTON COURT, TIIREADNEEDLK STREET, LONDON. Agencies and
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      19 1 SOLE AGENTS GUINNESS’S STOUT m <0 <>> Co 5s at. r*t 2fc O cp mv s<ssva TI/IFG LEE A Co.
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    Japanese Shipping Combine.
    161 2 The Japanese shippingcombination on the Yangteze hasat lost be**,one au accomplished fact. The uewlv formed Nis«-hin Kisen Kaisha (Japan-China SS. Co.) whose principal capitalists are the Osaka Shosen Kaisha and the Nippon Yusen K lislia. are to take over the Yaugttze service of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha
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    Blue Light Wonders.
    170 2 If a French doctor is to b j lielieved, all present anesthetics which are employed to deaden the sensrs during surgical o eratious will be replaced by the blue light. It is now proved that, by directing the ray of a blue electric light on the e'es,
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    Taxing Bachelors and Maids.
    730 2 A Jocuii\ r Pbopo-iti n Which Has IiKKN liKCblVKll SKKIOCSLY. The uum rried women of the town of VV tkefi'dd. M iss.. h ive s <ut in to the legislature of that state a petit.ou in w icb the following is set forth “We, the unmarried
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      1229 2 NOTICE. ON and after this date, 2.11 small advertisements intended for insertion in the Straits Echo must be paid for in advance. LIM SENG HOOI, 5th July 1905 Managing Director. NOTICE. "VVOTICE is hereby given that we, the undersign**!, are the proprietors aud mauagerH of Chop ENG LEE, of Beach
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      106 3 Malaya, Ger. s.s., 348, Loewe, 25th Apr, Deli, 24:h Apr., Gen.,—l). M. A Co. Hrouwkr, Dut. 8.8., 545, Hut, 25th Apr., Deli, 24th Apr., Gen ,—II. L. A Co. Lady Weld, Hr. s.s., 215, Treweeke, 25th Apr, Teluk Anson, 24th Apr., Gen., —K. O Taw Tong, Hr. s.s 105,
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      DEPARTURES.
      47 3 25th April. Petrel, for Paugkahtu It randan. Rotorua, for Tongkah. Avagyee, for Deli. Mary Austin, for Asahau. Canton, for Paugkor and Teluk Anson. Ran Whatt Hin, for Tongkah. Tong Chay Un, for Batu Balira and Asahau. Pegu, for Laugsa, T. Serna we, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang.
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    EXPECTED.
    35 3 Vessels Fro in A ye ah Due 1 Iyo Marti Singapore E. P. FerB.&Co. 26th Apr. dii and Colombo S.K &Co. 3rd May. Braetnar (jrl ISgOW S. B.&Co. 6th Beulomond Loudon S. B.&Co. 6-h
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    SAILINGS.
    23 3 Vessel* For Agent Leave» lyo Maru E. F. Fer Colombo li.&Co. Apr. diuuuo Singapore S.K.&Ce. May. Braemar Singapore S.B.&Co. Beulomoud Singapore S.B.&Co.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    187 3 For Port Swottenhain and Malacca —Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p in. Teluk Anson—Per Lady Weld, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Cevlou, Australasia, ludia, Aden, Mauri* tius, Egypt aud via Brindisi, for Europe etc. —Per Delta, 27« li instant, t> a.tn. Deli aud Laujsa—Per BrouuHr, 27th instant, noon. Singapore, Houtjkouwr. Swatow
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      1779 3 (S HXPPIN G.) TAX, aft IS. 11. Co. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. A pi. 25 s.s. Dtvanha connecting with 8.8. Mongolia May 9 8.8. Oceana do 8.8. Britannia 25 8.8. Malta do 8.8. Marmora June 6 8.8. V'-lta do 8.8. Mooltan Homewards Ajil. 27 8.8. Delta connecting
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      179 3 Straits Steamship Co. f Ltd. New Service between Penang, Port Swettenhani and Singapore. The above Company’s New Steamer PERAK will be despatched from Penang every Tuesday, at 5 p.m from the Wharf for Port Swettenhani and Singapore, arriving at Port Swettenhani in time to catch the 8 30 train for
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    The Straits Echo.
    100 4 Justice n&lisfles everybody and lust ice alone.—"nerio>> Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Utl., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL 124 per annuir OUTBTA TIONS Portage Kx'r*. MAIL BDITION (Poet Free *l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343.
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    THE SALARIES QUESTION.
    705 4 Apparently the salaries question will be with us for some time to come, for the latest announcement of a ten per cent, increase to sterling salaried officials will by no means settle the matter bur seems likely, on the other hand, rather to breed discontent between the
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    THE STRAITS LOAN.
    777 4 A letter from the Hon. (Jolonial Secretary, Singapore, dated 23rd lost., informs us that A telegram has l>een received from the Crown Agents statin? that the prospectus of the loan for ,£5,000 000, which was issued yesterday, the 22ud April, has been received ou the whole favourably.
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    A Policeman Charged with Theft.
    61 4 This morning, Sikh Lance-Corp ral No. 17, Hari Siugh, was arraigued before Mr. Codrington ou the charge of stealing four tins of condensed milk aud four tins of sardines. It appears that the mau was found in possession of these articles at Prangin Lane bv
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    An Assault Case.
    412 4 To-day, the Bench Court commenced the trial of Mr. A'chibald Campbell on tbe charges of causing hurt and causing grievous hurt, to Mr. John M< Donald. Personal Assistant to the Rijab Muda of Kedah. Tho c nnplaiuant depose 1 that he came down to Penang on the
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    A Correction.
    89 4 The Bertram Estate Case. In our reoort of tbe judgment iu the case, T. Gawthome and others vt. The A sistant Official Assignee, we sad, iu the fift.i paragraph. that [here is evidence to show that the Plaint ffs weie aware of the existence of this agreement.” The
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    Municipal Commission.
    244 4 Fohow'ng are the Agenda for Friday’s meeting ot the Muuicipl Commission:— 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2 To consider and pass Supplemental Budget No. 1 of 1907. 3 Auy special business the President may bring forward. 4. Questions. 5. I xtension of Electric
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Singapore.
      99 4 Sir Matthew Nathan Arrives. Echo Spec in Singapore, 25th April.—Sir Matthew Nathan arrived by the Delta yesterday, and paid a visit to the Governor, Sir John Anderson. Sir Matthew Nathan, k.c.m.u who was the Governor of Hongkong since 1903, and to whom the European and Chinese residents of that
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      The Colonial Conference.
      209 4 Naval Defence Problem. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 25th April.—Lord Tweedmoutli, speaking before the Colonial Conference yesterday, insisted especially ou the necessity for unity of control of the Fleet. He said that the oue aim of tho Admiralty was to maintain our naval forces on such a scale
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      Russia.
      129 4 More Outrages. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 25*h April.—There has been a notable recrudescence of outrages against property, robberies and the assass nation of minor officials iu various parts of Russia during the last few days. Horrible Atrocities Londou, 25tli April.—A sensation was caused in the Duma yesterday by the
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      The Army.
      112 4 Popularity of Mr. Haldane's Scheme. Supplied, by Reuter.) London. 24*li April—Mr. Haldane's 'erritorial Army Bill lias passed its ►eooud leading in the House of Commons by a majority of 343 to 31, the minority consisting of the Labourites. Mr. Haldane mentioned that tho Colonial Premiers were unanimously of
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      The Toulon Fire.
      68 4 Incendiarism Suspected. (Supplied by lteuter London, 24th April.—The tire which destroyed the Torpedo School at Toulon i* suspected to have beau the work of incendiaries. Grounds for Suspicion Loudo*», 25th April.—The tire in the T<*ulon Torpedo School broke out in five places simultaneously ai d this fact
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      Canada.
      28 5 The Canadian Pacific Railway. (Supplied by Renter.) b«»d<>u. 25th Apiil. The Canadian Pacific Railway is just managing to keep its passenger traffic moving with imported American coal.
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      Mr. W. Churchill.
      22 5 Honoured by the King {Supplied by lleuter.) London, 25th April —Mr. Wiuston Churchill has been appointed a Privy Councillor.
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      Sport.
      51 5 The City and Suburban. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th April.—-The result < f the race for the City and Suburban Stakes is as follows Velocity 1 Larino 2 Succour 3 The starting prices were as follows 6 to 1 agst. Velocity 3 to 1 agst. Larino. 100 to 7
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      283 4 T E ANQLO-CHIKESE STORE, 5, CHINA STREET. Just Received. Gold-Jilled Alberts and Double Watch Chains. Here is a chance f»r every one. These Chains will stand any wear, a (ruaraut eof irom 30 to 5«) years being v < n with each one. They are filled, not plated. Tr e
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      66 4 Beware of a Cough. Now ig the time to get rid of that cough, for if you let it hang ou. no one can tell what the end tnav lie. Other* have been cured of their coughs vprv quickly bv using Chamberlaiu’a Couch Remedy. Why not you? Try if and
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    Chinese immigrants in Malay Mines.
    2631 5 (From the Times Correspondent.) Though extensive Chinese navigations are recorded from the days of Marco Polo, aud may be traced in an earlier period, while abundant remains of their settlements can be identified in distant parts of Asia, the emigration of Chinese in which the
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    The Impeachment of Tany Shao-yi.
    1079 5 (Times Sh vkohai Cokresioni>»nr Shanghai, Feb 20. The recent impeachment of Tang Sbao-yi by reactionary offi- ciils, and the constqueut issue of two! Imperial Edicts censuring him for self sufficiency and the employment of unsuitable parsons,’’ ate matters of much wider; interest and importance than
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    Negri Sembilan Tin.
    172 5 March Output. The output of tin was 5 294.51 pikuls j against 5, 67 96 pikuls in February. The value of the uietal is returned at ******1 61 on which duty amountin' t«-1 *69,716 16 was collected. The average price <>f fin was *94 06 pe pikul
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    Great Motor Race.
    259 5 The Mutin announces that all arraugeui«r.its have been completed for the great motor race from Peking to Paris. Twentyeight competitors with different types of cars have entered, and will, if aP goes well, leave Pek n on the journey half across the world j on Juue 10
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    Passengers.
    75 5 IVr p.s Dev lnhu. from Loudon M»s. i Tocqu»», Mr. O. L Harvev. From Margeilie»: Mr. Bratld, Mr. '.ul M». T. B. Pelorkiu, Mr C. S Hior, Mr. P, Milder. From Biiudiai Mr. K C. Edmond. F'oui CdeutU: Mr. P. H. Lacon. From (Jolouilxi I Mr. D. 0. Alexander,
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    FIXTURES.
    84 5 To- DAT. 13th Day of 3rd Moon. Tern is Tournament, Golf Club, lowu Band, Chinese Reciea'ion Club, i sto 7 p.ui. j League Football Government Service vt Crescent Football Team, Esplanade, j Matsuo s Japanese Ciuematogiaph, corner of Penaug Road and Campbell Street, 9 p.m. To-morrow. l4'.h Day of
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    MAILS DUE.
    22 5 China (Delta) ...27th Apr, China (Pr. Ihj l.uitpoht) ...39tb German (Pr. lie nrieh) ...Ist Miy. English Oc ana t ...9ih
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    38 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outward. Homewards. O'-enn i Maj. j DeHa 27 Apr. M i't'i <H j Arcadia 11 May. iixlra Service. Outwards. Homb wards. Na'da 30 Apr. I Japan 3 May. Socotra 14 May. Suimtri 17
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      76 5 Rheumatic Fains Relieved. No one utel now suffer the agonizing puns of sciatic and acute rheumatism, as quick relief may l>e had by applying Chamberlain's f\tiu Balm, This lact has been clearly demonstrated iu nnuy thousands ot cases. This liniment relieves the pa<u and mafces sleep apd rest p<>s«iole. which
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      74 5 Incautious Fruit Eating. Bowel complaint is always more or less prevalent duriug the fruit season anti as an attack is liable to com? without warning, it is best to keep a bottle of Chamberhin s Colic, Chulera and JJi-trrl.oei Remedy in the home. Th'9 medicine is well known for its
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      266 5 Tire Only Lady's Bicycle, worth ■Vthe name of a LADY’S Bicycle, MATSUO S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH, Corner of Penang Road Campbell Street. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT MOST ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME. ALL THE LATEST FILMS. NLW ENGINE! BRILLIANT LIGHT!! NO FLICKER!!! PROGRAMME. 1. o£loo Reward. Lost!!! Diviug Lucy. 7. The Fleet ou the Atlantic Ocean.
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    An Unconsidered Trifle in the Pacific.
    572 6 Little Briti-h 1-land Proves A 'Ikkasure House. A little speck iu the ocean waste has be- come a centre of luterest. Though remote from sea highways it is not uncommon now to see from one to five sterner» at auchor near its southern shore.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    377 6 Per P. A O. s.s. Nubia, due at Peuaug on 30ih April To Penang (from London, Mar. 3tt) Dr. M. J. Wright, Mr. A. M. Wright, Mrs. Acton. To Singapore (from London) Mr. T. Howard, Mrs. C. R. Hodgius and child, Mr. R. M. L-wis, Mr.
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    EXCHANGE.
    115 6 Pehano, 25th April (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ..-2/4* 4 months’ sight Bank .--2/4* 3 Credit -2/4* 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173| 3 days’ sight. Private 175$ Bomba?. Demand Bank 173$ Moulinein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 1/51 Madras, Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    166 6 told- ie;vf $34.30 3. Pepper( W.Coast 31b5.0 oz.) 16j. —no stock vVhite Pepper 24J i-eUers Tiaug Pepper 18f sales )loves (pieked) 51. —buyers Vlace 81.50 sales Vlace Pickings 70 sellers Nutmegs 110 s -o —sellers {No. 1 s.— sales 2 no stock Basket 3.10 layers Tamoca Flour 1-80 nominal
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    MARKET PRICES.
    178 6 Penang, 25th April, 1907, Beef— ls Soup P«r catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32 Mutton per
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    SHARES.
    1036 6 c J Number of, *5 p 2 .2 Capital. Shares I > y Last Dividend. Name. issued. I ‘3 £Q 2 J _j o’ •Mining. 1903 300,000 I 30.000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 19.25 $19.25 1900 175,000 4°ooodef 10 10 Bersawab Gold Mining Co., Ltd. nom
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      122 6 >• X, CO X o -J UJ < o V' !.f i1 im t j p; 1 i r i; J V w c,» v* v £o*° > m TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gim Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee Co., Tong Joo Co., Goon Yen Friends,
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      205 6 HONG BEE Co., General Store and Commission Agents, S3, MAIN ROAD, TAIPINQ. 39c Ng Boo Bee, Chop Swee Bee, Miners and Contractors, 81, Kota Road, Talplng For Sale. Flooring Roofing Tiles OP VARIOUS SIZES ALSO Timber, etc. TAIK HO Co., 82, MAIN ROAD, TAIPINQ, FERAK (Established 1889). General Merchants, Provisioners
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    Epigrams.
    318 7 I Cynicism us ofteu as not is a kind of collective modesty There are people who thick it us immodest to claim utiie for humanity us to claim it for themselves. This is what religious people call the sense of sin.’ To call themselves ‘miserable sinners’ is with many
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    The Rarest Title.
    648 7 Story or the Carter, the Most Valued Order in the World. Kuight of the Garter” is the rarest titie that can be conferred by tlie Sovereign of England. About oue third of the Knights at the present time are reigniug Kings or Emperors, the Shah of Persia,
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      833 7 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP HE c G MOW Sc Co., 164, Beach Street, Penang. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 22o Kim Kcng Leong tk Co., 127, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS IU EVERY DESCRIPTION )V IRONMONGERY, Which in on sale at specially advantageous terms. ALSO AGENTS
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      53 7 Lame Shoulder. Whether resulting from a sprain or from rheumatic paius, theie is uutbiug so good for a lame rhouldet as Chanil erlaiu’s Pain Palm. Apply it freely aud rub the part* vigorou-iy at each applicatiou aud a quick cuiO is cert., u. F>u sate by all Ditpr n*arie* nu
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      3404 8 EASTERN TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED CAPITAL $4,004,000.00. The Subscrptlon List wII op?n on Monday, the llth day of March, 1907, an( c os e n or before Tuesday, the 30th day of April, 1907, for the Colony of the Straits Sett ements and he Federated Malay States, and rid y, the
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