Straits Echo, 4 March 1908

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    Masthead
    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, WEDNESDAY, 4th MARCH, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 52.
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      1075 1 BASS’S ALE. W o V'<o is ■^.\v u Ui o va -I ts w o H •inois s.s<rwwn9 BANKS. Oharlered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. 1,200,000 1,475.000 £1,200,000 Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies
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      37 1 I HE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST NOddlN 4 >v J 1 N -9 T'.21 X •o > “S 3 M CD 9) m y'W x> 'V m £o mr o TIAWG LEE A Co., Sole Agomtoi
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    A Torpedo Battleship.
    297 2 Thkkk has lieeu Homo preliminary discussion in the United States Navy Department, probably far in advance of the realisation of the plan, of a torpedo battleship,” which appears to be the direction that must sooner or later be taken by the design of the biggest war-vessels, prompted
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    Sicilian Brigands.
    614 2 Love and Politics. Sicily, the land of eternal suushiue, can still boast a few remains of the ancient brigandage which was the curse of the country. It is true that the days of the terrible brigands, Gambiuo and Leone, have passed away, and the red feathers, sugar-loaf hats,
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      45 2 Dangers of Influenza. The great danger from influenza is of its resulting in pueumnn a. This can be obviated by usin« Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It not only cures influenza but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pueumonia. '1 he George Towu Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.
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      2374 2 two gentlemen of Barrafraneo wbo urged him to kill the syndic, and they will be tried with him. The Sicilians, uncultured but chivalrous, hate Salomone. They have never forgiven him for shooting the Syndic in the back. That was treachery because in Sicily homicide is regarded as a sort of
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    40 3 Vessel a From Agent* Due Persia S.K.ACo. 4th Mar. P. Alice Colombo B M ACo. 4’b Austria Singapore 3 K ACo. 8th Lightning Calcutta A A.A.Co. 14'h Malta Colombo A G ACo. 12th Devanba Colombo AG. ACo. 2tith
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    SAILINGS.
    31 3 Vettelt for A-jeuth Leave Persia P. Alice Austria Lightning Malta Pevanba Singapore S.K.A'’o. Singapore K.M ACo. Colombo :3.K ACo. Hongkong A A A.Co. Siugapore A.O ACo. Singapoie A.O .ACo. Mar.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      88 3 Patric, Ger. s a., 269, Krebel. 3rd Mar Asalian, 2ad Mar., Tobacco.— 13. m! Co. Kleist, Ger. 8.8., 5.123, Meyer, 3rd Mar., Yokohama, 17th Feb.,' Geu.—B. M. Co. Hong Wan I. Hr. s.s., 2,0(30. Kinghoru, 4th Mar., Swatow, 22ud Feb., Geu.— K G Co. Prinzess Alice, Ger. s.s., 6,720,
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      DEPARTURES.
      53 3 4th March. Cornelia, tor Teluk Anson. Malaya, for Deli. Hebe, for Deli. Hole Canton, for Laugsa, T. SSeuiawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Tong C/iay Un, for Paugkor. Peru, for Port Swetteubaui, .Singapore, China and Japan. Flying Fish, for Port YVeld and Taiping. Prinzess Alice, for Singapore, China and Japan.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      63 3 For Singapore. ('Lima and Japau—Per Persia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli Laug-a—PerDe Koch, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swetteuham and Singapore—Per Taroba, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Port Sivetteuham and Malacca —Per Vidar, 6th instant, noon. Trang and Pang Nga—Per Deli, 6th instant, 1 pin. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per 6th instant, 1
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    318 3 Per P. and <J. ss. Himalaya, connecting with the steamer Malta at Colombo, due at Penang on the I2l!l .March To Penang (from London, Fob. 14) Miss M. Young (from Marseilles, Feb. 21) Mr. and Mrs. J. Trump. To Singapore (from London) Mr. VV. C. S.
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      900 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Mar. 1- Malta connecting with Himalaya 26 Devanha do Mongolia Apr. 9 Oceana do India 23 Delta do Victoria Homeward Fob INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Intended to Sail. 8t*amm. Date. Due Steamer Conue c'* D
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      337 3 (S HIPPIN O.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, M Rhenania,’’ Habsbubo,” “Huh■nstaufen.” These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort yet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabius, provided with only lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry on board.
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      151 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. rpHE sa. Hong Waul, Captain G. Kingly Loru, is expected to arrive here on Wednesday, and will leave for the above ports on Friday, the bth proximo, at 3 p.ui. For freight or passage apply to KOE GUAN Co., Agent< for WEE BIN of
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    The Straits Echo.
    97 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alene— Emertmt, Published dally (except Sundays.) at tb CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penaug. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL I*4 ..per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Vxtra MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) flu GABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 tf.b. All business communications should
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    RETRENCHMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT MAJORITY.
    647 4 It was anticipated, even in Liberal circles, that the resolution of Mr. J. A. Murray Macdonald in favour of a reduction of armaments would test the cohesion of the gigantic Government majority, which has been described by a Tory Member of Parliament as a cohesion
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    603 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Singapore: Straits Trading Co., S64S buyers, no sellers j Penang Straits Trading C 0.,) buyers, no sellers Penang Tin Exchange, > buyers, no sellers o ri (25 tons at 64£ Eastern Smelting Co., j T0ta1...50 tous.
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    The Most Popular Man in the Straits and the F. M. S.
    497 4 Voting Up to 3 P.M. To-tlay. The following list gives the state of the poll in the Echo'* Most Popular Man Competition up to 3 p.m. to-day. Mr. Foo Choo Choon’s position as tirst favourite is still unassailed
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    361 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were tbe results of the ties played yesterday Championship. W. J. Hodge beat F. Denuys, 6—4 G—4. Dr. Nicholas beat W. H. Threlfall, G—4 I—G 6—3. Thus In Tint and It has been stated that ninety-tive per cout. of holders of shares do
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Singapore.
      206 4 (Echo Specials.) Two Europeans Bitten by KaliM Animals. Singapore, tth Mareh.-1,, spWor( ley, who is well known in Penan.r v been bitten by a mad cat, whilst Jj r j? B. S. Robertson, a clerk in the Guthrie <fc Co., lias been bitten by a i which is believed
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      The Congo Free State.
      283 4 (Supplied by lieulcr.) Surrender of Crown Domain. London, 4th March.—A telegram from Brussels states that King Leopold II and the Belgian Government have agreed as to the basis of the Congo Convention, providing for the surrender of the Crown Domaiu in the Congo State in return
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      Morocco.
      144 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Further Reinforcements by France. London, 4th March.—The French Government are despatching 5,200 troops to reinforce the army in Casa BlaDca. The unrest on the Algerian frontier it attributed to the emissaries of Mulai Uatid who are preaching a jehad (holy war), and also to old Algerian
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      The Balkans Question.
      136 4 Supplied by Reuter.) KuhhuTs Approval of the Railway Schemes. London, 4th March.—A Russian note to the Powers states that Russia approves of the Austrian and other railway schemes which are calculated to promote the welfare of the Balkan peoples. Iu compliance with a request from Servia she
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      Home Politics.
      189 5 (Supplied by lteuter.) Mr. Murray Macdonald’s Resolution Rejected. Londou, 3rd March.—The resolution of Mr. J. A. Murray Macdonald, Liberal member for Falkirk Burghs, in favour of a reduction of armaments was rejected by 320 votes to 73, majority of 247- The Opposition supported the Government. Mr. H. H.
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      Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman.
      34 5 Sir Henry CampbellBannerman. (Supplied by Reuter.) No Improvement. London, 4tb March. —A bulletin signed by Sir Thomas Barlow. M it., v k.c r states that Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman is suffering from weakness and depression.
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      Sir James Willcocks.
      36 5 Suj/jdied by Reuter.) Congratulatory Message from the King. liondou, 3rd March.—His Majesty the King has sent a wire to Major-General Sir James Willcocks congratulating him on the success of the Zikka Khel expedition.
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      Chicago.
      47 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anarchist IdentifiedLoudon, 4th March.—A telegram from Chicago states that the anarchist who made an attempt on tbe life of the Chicago Chief of Police aud was shot dead by him, has been identified as a Russian student who tied from Khishineff in 1906.
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      536 4 JAPANESE ACROBATIC SHOW, Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre. TO LET. House No. 5. clove hall road. Entry Ist April. Apply to E.O. MATH LEU, 4-3-08 115 5, Arratoon Road. TO-NIGHT Partial Change of Programme. LADIES' STRING BAND IN ATTENDANCE EVEIIV NIGHT, Book your seats early to prevent disappointment. Doors Open at
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    Crown Agents and the Shipping Conference.
    274 5 View of Hongkong Chninber of Commerce. From the report of the General Committee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, for the year ended December 81, we take these two paragraphs Crown Agents’ System.—ln response to a letter received from the Colombo Chamber of
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    Anti-Opium Crusade in Saigon.
    90 5 Thk proceedings of the Opium Commission now sittiug at Saigon are not reported, but euough of its deliberations have become public property to enable a forecast of its recommendations to lie hazarded. The Opinion, a Saigon newspaper, hears that most of the memliers have come to
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    New British-Siamese Treaty.
    211 5 kelantaii and Tringganu to he Ceded to Britain. Information reaches us, says Monday’s Straits Times. that negotiations are proceeding. both at Bangkok and in London, for a new treaty between Great Britain and Siam. If the new treaty is arranged, as there seems to be every likelihood
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    The Health of the Premier.
    377 5 Poor Sir Heury Campbell-Bannerman’s health would appear to be iu a bad way, and be is not likely to be seen in his place in the House very ofteu this session. It is remarkable that under the circumstances be should continue to hold the position
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    The Zakka Khels.
    417 5 What They are Like. t The following is a peu-and-ink sketch ot the Zikka Khels, from Colonel Hutchiusou s book on the Tirah Campaign, 181*7 98. which will show the nature of the foe whom General Willcocks was called upon to deal with Of all the Afridi
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    The Police Courts.
    953 5 (Before Mr. Wolf erst an CUe Wan vs, Fatimah Bi. Yesterday afternoon tbe above claim, which was for the recovery of $lOO, being damages arising out of a malicious prosecution, was beard in the Court of Requests. The defendant, a Malay woman, obtained a warrant for the
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    A New Sporting Magazine.
    385 5 We have received a copy of the Motor Car and Athletic Journal, a new monthly journal devoted to Motoring and Sports and Pastimes iu the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States. The new magazine is printed and published at the Straits Times Press for Mr.
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    Serendah Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ltd.
    51 5 Out pill for February. The output of tin-ore from the Seieudah Mine for the month of February was 772 pikuls, 10j catties. This was for 26 days’ working, there being no washing on the 2nd. 3rd aud 4 b owing to the Chinese New
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    Mr. W. H. Read, C. M. G.
    76 5 Ai.l Mr. Read’s old friends iu the Straits will be sorry to hear, says Monday’s Free Press, that Mr. Hooper received a letter by yesterday’s mail informing him that Mr. W. H. Read has had an apopleptic tit, at the Nursing Home where
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    Unfounded Rumour Among Singapore Chinese.
    295 5 Tbe police court? were stormed by Chinese, this morning, savs Monday’s Strait* Times, on account of a rumour gaining currency that a priest at a certaiu temple had been guilty of crimiuallv assaulting Chinese women. Hundreds of Chinese, including many women, attempted tocr.iwd into the
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    FIXTURES.
    78 5 To-dat. 2nd I>ay of 2nd Moon. Ash Wednesday. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Town Baud, Esplauade, G to 7 p.m. M atsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Grand Change of Programme. Japaueee Acrobatic Show, Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre, 9 p.m. To-morrow
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    MAILS DUE.
    18 5 English (MaHa) ...12th Mar. China [D- la) ...14th China Goebeu) ...17th German Prim lieg. LuUpold)... 18th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    36 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. OUTWARI'S. HOMKWAROS. Malta 12 Mar. I Delta 14 Mar. Devanha <6 I Marmora 27 Extra Service. Outwards Homkwards Pera 4 Mar. I Nubia 21 Mar. Nore 17 „1 Manila 4 Apr.
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    Wanted! A Strike of Mothers.
    1296 6 An Appeal to the Mothers of Leaders of Men. Wo wish to bring about a «trike of mothers against a Bystem which bids fair to hand over the leading part in this world to the boys now in German schools, who are not by any
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 6 rlKl.NO, 4TH llAHCH. (Ry courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3f£ 4 months' sight Bank ..2/4 tJ 8 Credit 2 4 -nj 3 Documentary ...2/4J Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 173J 3 days’ sight Private 175^ Bombay, Demand Bank 173 Moulmein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    170 6 Gold leaf $65.40 B. Pepper(W.Coast 31b5.5 os.) no stock White Pepper $18.50 tellers Trang Pepper 13.75 tales Cloves (pieked) 31. —buyers Mace 75. —tellers Mace Pickings 57. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 24 —tellers !No. 1 5.30 tales 2 no stock Basket 3.52$ sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra 6
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    MARKET PRICES.
    188 6 Prnano, 4th March, 1908. Bref— ete. Soup per catty 14 Roast 22 Steaks 22 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 22 Oi Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 25 Liver per catty 28 Pork— Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30
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    SHARES.
    927 6 a *®*j Number of -3 £> 2 E Capital. Shares > y Last Dividend. Name. J issued. S ‘5 "5 s CU PQ d5 o r— 1 1- Mining. 190b 800,000 80,000 10 10 25 for year ending 81/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. *y.5o 19(»/ i 300,000 I
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    Wit and Cynicism.
    279 7 Ihk G. B. S. Calendar” baa just made its appearance. It contains a quotation irom tbe works of George Bernard Shaw for every day in the year, selected by Marion Nixon. The work of selection has been admirably done For iustauce, under the significant date April 1
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    The Theatre in Asia.
    486 7 The great civilised races in Asia take as much pleasure in the theatre as the nations of Europe. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that, apart from Japan, their dramatic ait to-day is far inferior to that of EuropeThe time is long past since an Indian poet
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      809 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT /Vo. 21a Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mths. UPTON’S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE MBIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, I’ENANQ: i PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd.
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