Straits Echo, 25 February 1908

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 25th FEBRUARY, 1908 Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 45
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      1081 1 SOLE AOEHTS. GUINNESS'S STOUT. VtJ/ 1 o r m 0) 7 w s. v'-tT N o M nv s.ssva BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. -e 1.200.000 1,475,000 1,200,000 Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office:
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    Bills of Exchange.
    362 2 Stamped Adhesively. A special meeting of the Legislative Council was held ou Friday afternoon to pass a short ameudiug bill to the Stamp Ordinance, the effect of the new bill being explained by the following objects aud reasons: On the representation by the Chamber of Commerce that
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    Dr. Sun Yet Sen.
    400 2 The China Mail thus alludes to Dr. Suu Yet Sen, who is in Singapore ju t now Apparently there is no drti'iiie kuowledj_e as to the present whereabouts of the notorious rebel leader Dr. Suu Yet Sen, for whose arrest the Chinese Government has offered a
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      2100 2 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. r |1HE s.s. Hong Bee, Captain Haine, 1- is expected to arrive beie on Monday, and will leave for the above porta on We 'uesday, the 26th instant, at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to KOE GUAN Co, Agent* for WEE BIN
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    48 3 Yeitseh Front A'jenl* 1 Due Marmora Colombo 1 O ACo 2-tb Feb Ueucleucb Singapore S B ACo, 28tb Pei 8ia Colombo S h' .ACo 4 It Mar. P Alice Colombo li M ACo. 4 b Austria •ingapore S K ACo 8'li Malta Colombo 0 &Co 12ib
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    SAILINGS.
    40 3 f '*>/«*'//• 1 for A'i*nt 1 Mar—^ra 1 >'iii»s«pnr<' IA G AOo. Feb. Beiideucb 1 j'mkIku > 1» &C<». Phisi.i 'MUv'ap*"*- 1 >.K ’<». Mar. P. Alice Si ut;» porn j <.M &<’o. Austria :Ooloiubo S.K &0o. Malta Singapore A.G ACo. I
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      76 3 Patkic. Ger. s s., 369, Krebel. 24th Feb., Asahan. 23-d Feb. Nil.—B M. Co. Idomknkus, Br. s s„ 4 250, Baker, 24th Feb., Ltveipuol, Lth Jan., Gen.—W. M. Co. Palitana. Br. s.s 1,034. Farquharaon, 24 h Feb, Kmgooti, 21st Feb., Gen. H. L Co. Pegu. Br s s., 294,
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      DEPARTURES.
      46 3 25th Februart. Sappho, for TongkaliAvagyee for Tongkab. Pin Seng for Port Swetteuhain Singapore. Hye L- ong, for Teluk Anson. Prrak, f-»r Port Swettenham aud Singapore. Pr nz Ludtv'ij, for Singapore, China and Jtp-tU. Palitana f->r Singapore. D Ko> k, for Deli. Ha aya, for Deli.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      93 3 For Negapatam aud Midras—Per Tara, to-in »rrow, 8 a.in. Batu B tbra—Per Sree Banka, to-morrow, noon. '1 eluk Anson—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Batu Bihra aud Asahan—Per Patriu, to-morrow, 2 p in. Kmgoou and Calcutta—Per Teeeta, tomorrow, 3 p-m. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy—Per Hong Bee, to-morrow, 3
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    308 3 Per P. anil Q ss. Moldavia, connecting wi’h I tie Me inier Marmora at Colombo, due n Penang on i lie 27*h February:— T» Pen mg (from London, Jan. 31) Mr. J. S Huns, Mr. F H. Svmonds, Mrs. and Mi-s Meloye, Alis. Keun (from Marseilles,
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    Passengers for Home.
    224 3 Per h.s Deranha 29 h February, 1908, Mr. Gordon Bmwn, Mr. Sperling. h.s. 1)h ta, 14th March. 1908, Mrs. J. D. H'ghet, Mr. and Mrs. Baxendale and mfaut,Mr. Pan el t, Mr. Shearer, Mr. E. L. Hu«ou. Per s.h. Nubia, 20th March, 1908, Mrs. IM's, child and
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    44 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Seivice Or wa Bi»S H OMR WARDS. Ma worn 7 I >'b. I D'vanha 29 Feb. Mala 1 M r Beta I f Mar. bxna Seivice. OciwxEDi Homewards. P*rci 4 Mar. I Nubia 21 Mar. 17 j Manila 4 Ayr.
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      1000 3 IPPIN6.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsburo,” Hoh■hstaufen.” These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort yet attained in Ocean Travelling. They hare very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Lauudry on board. Doctor and Stewardesses
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice fatisflt*» everybody and justice alone-— SmtrMH, t abiiMheo ctail, CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—262. Beach Street, Penang. PRICK DAILY I.CV’AI, s2* per annum OITTvTATI'*N»» Postage Kxrra MAIL EDITION (Po«t Kwi «is CABLE ADDRESS °*M Z Echo—Penan*.” Telephone No. 343 N.h All bwne** communication» ehonld be addree*ed
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    JAPANESE EMIGRATION.
    871 4 It is extremely satisfactory that au agreement on the immigration question has been come to between Canada and Japan. It will be remembered that when the rioting took place in British Columbia last summer—rioting which there is little doubt was fomented by’ American Labour agitators—the Canadian Government took
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    The Most Popular Man in the Straits and the F. M. S.
    363 4 Tiie followiug votes hare been received in t thd E lio s Most Popular Man Com pet it inn V OTES. Mr. F->o Cboo Cbnou 27 Goulds, rm,P. V. 16 i Lo Ben.: Quang 11 him Cheng S**ong
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    116 4 The following business in tiu lias been done to-day:— Penang StraitB Trading Co., buyers, no sellers s*>s§ Peuang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at 65 h Singapore Straits Trading Co., 75 65* Total... 100 tons. IN ,s quoted in London to-day at los. cash and .£129
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1136 4 IN APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Justices Thornton. Fisher and Sercombe Smith.) Re Shaik Mahomed Noordin Meali. (In Bankruptcy.) The appeal preferred by .'Liaik Mahomed Noordin Meab in tbe above bankruptcy proceedings, was disposed of on Saturday last. On a petition filed by M M. Noordin, the appellant was adjudged
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    The Police Courts.
    596 4 e (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) b Tio Ah Tok vs. Lim Sam Pai. It will be remembered that we reported s last Friday that the Commissioner of the e Court of R quests deferred j dgement till to-day in the above action, which was for p the recovery
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    43 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterdav Championship. H. Ilireltail heat A. G. Anthony, 6 1 6- 4. Doul'le Handicap. W. S. Duun and W. S. Goldie w. o. from C*. Mugliston and Dr. Nn%>Ur
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      353 4 TOWN HALL, PENANG. 2 NIGHTS ONLY! 2 NiGHIS ON! Y!! 2 NIGHTS ONLY!!! MAURICE E. BANDMANN PRESENTS HENRY DALLAS AND 'IHK BANDMANN OPERA COMPANY. To-nigh', 25th February, The latest Gaiety Theatre, Louden, Success, THE GIRLS OF GOTTEN HERO. To-morrow, 26th Ftbrua-y, The latest Prince of Wa es Theatre, London Success,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      France and Morocco.
      211 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Vote of Confidence in the French govern nient. Lod(1od. 25th February.— In the French Chamber M. Jauioh again interpellated the Government regarding M rrocco. A vote of confidence in the Government was passed by an overwhelming majority. During the debate in the French chamber
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      The Pacific Fleet.
      168 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Invited to Visit Australia. London, 24tb Feb.— It is reported from Wasbiugfou that the Hon. Alfred Deakiu. Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, has invited the American battle ship fleet to visit Australia aud that the Hon. Elihu Roo*, the Uuited States Secretary
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      Japan and the Kalumen Railway.
      51 5 (Supplied by Reuter Friendly Representations by the Rritish Foreign Secretary. Loudon, 24th Feb.—The Dai y Mail states that the Rt. Hon. Sir Edward Grey, Secretarv of State for Foreign Affurs, ha» made friendly representations to Japan with reference to the latter’s opposition to the Kalumeu
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      The Army.
      69 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The King’s Message and Thanks. London, 24th Feb.—The King, iu a message to the Army, says betakes the opportunity of the Militia undertaking new duties aud liabilities to express bis keen appreciation and thanks for their past services and sacrifices, and adds that he is
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      The Army Estimates.
      43 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Decrease in Money and Meu. London, 25th Feb.—The Army Estimates show net decreases of JE301,000 aud 3,100 men. It has been decided to withdraw from South Africa a regiment of cavalry and four battalions of infantry.
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      The Premier’s Health.
      44 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) Sir Henry Campbell-Banner man’s Condition. Londou, 24*h Feb.—A bulletin issued this morning states that Sir Henry CampbellBannerman did not pass a very good nighi but bad some quiet sleep towards the latter part. His condition is otherwise unchanged.
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      The Shipbuilding Dispute.
      28 5 (Supplied by Reuter To be Settled By Ballot. London, 25th Feb —The shipbuilding dispute is to be settled, subject to the men’s approval, by ballot.
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      Italy.
      49 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Dishonest Minister. London, 25» h Feb.—The Italian exMinister Nasi has been sentenced to eleven months and twenty days’ imprisonment aud is excluded from public functions for four years for dishonesty duriug his tenure of office. Signor Nasi was Minister of Publio Instructing— Ed S.E
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    Taiping Notes.
    929 5 {From Our Own Correspoiulent.) Taiping, 24th February. The lte*ident*H Movements. The British Resident returned from Ipoh on Tuesday last the 18 b inst., and on Friday he went up to Kuala Kangsar, ac- coin pained by the Secretary to Resident, and i returner) by the Mail train the
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    The Immigration Committee.
    648 5 Meeting at Kuala Lumpur. A meeting of the Immigration Committee was held at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday last, at which the following were present TbeSuperinteudeut of Immigrants (Chairman). C. E. Spooner, Esq.. Hon. J. Turner, R. W. Harrison, E-q.. C. M. Cumming, Esq and R. Pears, Esq.
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    Quarantine Stations for Animals.
    297 5 The latest Government Gazette contains the following notifications regarding Quaran tine Stations for Animals in Penang and Province Wellesley:— 1. The Quarantine Stations for Animals situated respectivelv at Brick Kiln Road. Penang, fPart of Lot 95 <3 Town Sub division X) »t Rutterworth—(Part of Lot Mukitn
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE BOREA FESTIVAL.
      967 5 To IHE THE SIKAIIS ECHO. Dear Sir, —My object iu writing the e few lices is to reply to the letter appesred in your valuable paper of the 20'b instant iu which M I M skilfully criticised the writings of a native correspondent entitled Boria.” It would
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    New Shipping Project.
    257 5 Chinese-owned Vessels Between Bangkok and Hongkong. We understand that the spirit of selfreliance which has been recently animating the Chinese mercantile communities f Shanghai, Canton, Hongkong, Siugapme and other great commercial centres, is now link ini' itself felt in Bangk k, says the Siam Fr>>e Pfrgt To
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    Passengers.
    66 5 A RRIVKD. Per ss. Sappho from Tnngkah II E Phra Phisarn, H E. M"ti Luang Mevnn. Mr. J H Pye, W. H. Muuro. J. Walker, Geo Mayne Per ss. Persic, from Port Swettenh-m Hon John Turner, Mr Clayton. M r Sidle 1 Mr. Low Leon«r Watt, V: r. Caubng.
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    FIXTURES.
    95 5 To-oat. 24* h D*v of Ist Moon. P. O. C. Tenms Tournament. Randmann Ooora Co Town Hall. Matsuo’s Oin°nnt,ograph. corner of IVnane Road and Campbell Street, 7 p.m. and 9 o.m. JanmesH Acroha*’c Show, Kuali Kaugsar Road Theatre. 9 p.m. To-morrow 25th Day of Ist Moon. P. C. C.
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    MAILS DUE.
    23 5 German (Prim L dwiy) ...25 h Feb. English M-irmora) ...27'h China < 1) eanha) ...29 h China Ktei't ...3 r d Mr,
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      31 5 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless* Every mother should know that Chamberlain’s Couch Remedy is perfectly safe for children to take, as it contains nothing harmful* The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents
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      352 5 I‘LNANti SALES ROOM AN AUCTION SALE or Housohold Furniture, W.LL TAKK PLACE AT NO. 15, UNION STREET, PEN A NO, Or» Thur., 27th Fe bruary, 1908, A I I 2 Nii(M. (The property or .Mk M O Nikl, leaving roR Eprops) Usual Conditions ok Sale. Terms Cash before delivery. KOH
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    Sunday Labour.
    1978 6 F. M. S. Opinion. There appears to lie a movemeut on foot in Peuaug amongst a sect on of the merchants, says the I poll paper, to repeal or modify the Suuday Labour Ordinance, or, to give it its full title, the Ordinance “for the better observance of
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 6 Psuraie, 25th Fsbkuakt. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/B|’- 4 months’ sight Bank ...2 4 it 3 Credit ...2/4 f 3 ff 3 Documentary „.2/4$ Calcutta, Dew ttid Bank its. 173 j 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay. Dnnand Bank 173 Moulmein, Demand Bank 17
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    PRODUCE.
    182 6 fold leaf $05.40 8. Pepper( W.Coast 31b».6 oz. no stock While Pepper $lB-25 sellers Trang Pepper 13.25 13 50 tales Cloves (picked) 31 —buyers Mace 75. sellers Mace Picking» 57. —buyers Sutmegs 11 Os 24 —buyers f No. 1 5.30 sales. Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.50 buyers
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    MARKET PRICES.
    226 6 Penang, 25th Febkuabt, 1908. iat at B '<’■ 6< 1 Soup per catt% 14 be Roast 24 iii> I Steaks 24 if Stew or Curry Meat 16 lts Rump Steak 24 ue Ox Tail each 30 •d Tongue 50 to Feet ]5 ,d Heart 30 ae Liver per
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    SHARES.
    849 6 Number of I I Capital. Shares ~j Last Dividend. Name. Ji C issued. 'x i s *5 B* j I 300,000 30.000 10 10 25 for year ending 31 /3/07jBelat Tin Mining Co!, Ltd. $lo 90/ 300.000 22.500 10 10 «man* Lid. I $7 60 l Oo.ooo 10 10
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      45 6 Every Mottle Guaranteed. Tliis is done wi li Chamberlain’K Cough Keniedy, aud If y,,„ ate uot satisfied alter using i woahtrd* of tin* bottle accoiding to un notions, return what is hfr. and your loney amU bei tefuoded. The Ueo.ge Town Mispeowury, Wholesale Agents. K
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      123 6 Pneumonia. Old people and th> se who have weak liinus cannot be too careful in guarding against this disease. Pneumonia always results from a cold or an attack of influenza, H i'd can be prevented by the timely use of Chamberlain 8 Cough Remedy. We have as vet to hear
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    The Social Fetish.
    414 7 In The Social Fetish,” Lady Grove gossips pleasantly about various aspects of social life, interspersing her reflections on every page with at least one story that’ has not been heard befoie or is good to hear again. Writing of the paiufully proper person, she says A lady
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    When the Czar Dines.
    403 7 How llis Majesty is Protected Against Poison. The kitchens in which the food of the gie t white Czir” is prepared are extraorlinary. says an exchange, for the elaborate precautions taken to prevent auy of his 'mu-ehoid tampering with his food. Ihe ki'cheus themselves present the
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      134 7 11 ow a South African Merchant Warded off an Attack of Pile umonia. There is always cause for alarm when a seveie cold is accompanied by pam iu the chest. Mr. K. L. Le Grange, who is tnana* cer of a sfoie at Jansenville, C. C., tielieves Cbambeilam’s C< Remedy
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      777 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, C( nsultation Free. «■SIDING AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Orienta* Hotel. 6 mtb*. UPTON’S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd.
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