Straits Echo, 11 March 1908

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  • Title Section
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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, WEDNESDAY, Uth MARCH, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 58.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      1084 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. H > O 3T. o rrt X} <2 S' c> O *3IY s*ssva banks. > Oharlered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office: HATTON COURT. THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. -ei.aotj.ooo 1,475,000 1,200,000 Hongkong Shanghai Banking
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      28 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. tyQddlN SB 4 V 7 c=> O) > 3 CD ft m \e '/I Sr® £q Tom TIAMG LET Cm., Sole 4jmm.
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    Blindness of Intimacy.
    1199 2 THE FAMILY FOCUS. Some Distorted Views. X. Y. Z.” writes in the Daily Chronicle:—Many persons labour under tbe delusion that intimacy of necessity implies understanding, and that constaut companionship must lead to a total unveiling oi tbe soul’s most secret recesses. But the opposite is generally the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      659 2 f s Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This medicine is well knowu for its prompt cures of bowel couiplaiut, which is always more or less prevalent at this season of the year. An attack of diarrhoea is liable to come ou without waruiug, and if a j bottle of
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      1340 2 AGE I AND QUALITY guaranteed W atson’s DUNDEE WHISKY, No. lO. THE FINEST OLD SCOTCH. WATSON 8 Co Ltd.» DUNDEE* 3 agent, McAlister co., ltd., Singapore Penang and Federated Malay States. r The RAGHALS AUTOPIANO IS 44 A DELIGHTFUL COMPANION.” We invite you to visit our SHOW ROOMS, when it
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    35 3 Vettcl* From Agentt Due Lightning Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 14tbMar. Malta Colombo A G.ACo. 12th G- Apcar Singapore A.A.A.Co. 12th Benaldet London S.BACo. 20th (ibatt») Glasgow S B ACo. 22 nd Devanha Colombo A.G.ACo. 26th
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    SAILINGS.
    34 3 1'e»seh For A j fui* Leaves Lightning Hongkong A A A.Co. Mar. Malta Singapore \.G ACo. Q. Apear Be^'.der Calcutta A.A A. Co. Singapore 3.H.&CO. 0 hazee Singapore S.B.ACe 1’eranh* Siugupuie AO. ACo-
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      96 3 Mercurt, Br. 8 8.. 146, fiavies, 9tb Mar., Smgapore, 6th Mar.—Colonial Government. Prometheus, Br. s.s., 3,586, Moir, 10th Mar., Jeddah, 22nd Feb-, Gen.— W M. Co. Germania, Ger. s s., 1,714. Lornyur, 10th Mar., Rangoon, 6th Mar., Gen.— B. M Co. Petrel, Br. s.s 124, Edwards, 10*h Mar., Brandan,
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      DEPARTURES.
      23 3 11th March. Cornelia, for Teluk Anson. Tong Chay Un, for Pangkor. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taipmg, Padang, for Batu Bahra.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      126 3 For S.ngapore, China and Japau—Per Malta, 'to-morrow, 8 a.in. Pangkalau Brandan—Per Petrel, tomorrow. 1 p.m. Pangkor and Teluk Anson—Per Canton, to-morrow, 2 p.m. J>eli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy—Per Germania, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Port Swetteuham and Singapore—Per Tara, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Port Swetteuham Malacca—Per Vidar,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    477 3 Per P. ami U. s.s. Himalaya, connecting with the steamer Malta at Colombo, due at Penang ou 12th March To Penang (from Londou, Feb-14) Mias M. Young, Mr. A. Me Iver, Mr. K. Aleanlav (from Marseilles, Feb. 21) Mr. and Airs. J. Trump. To Singapore (from
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      848 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Mar. 1- Malta connecting with Himalaya 26 Devanha do Mongolia Apr. Oceana do India 23 Delta do Victoria Homeward Ut 01»** and ClaM To London by Sea £66 £44 To Marseilles or Gib altar £6112... £41-16 EXTRA STEAMERS
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      345 3 (8 HIPPIN O.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsbueo,” Hoh bnstau fe n These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort yet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry
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    The Straits Echo.
    98 4 Joatice sat it* Be* everybody aud justice alen «.—Emerson. Published dally (except Sundays.) AT TH CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: QAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTBTATIONB Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) »15 GABLE ADDRESS 44 Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 H.H,— All business
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    THE BLIND EYE.
    407 4 Our local contemporary reminds us of Lord Nelson. It has a blind eye. The defect would not be so obvious, but for the fact that our contemporary so very frequently applies the telescope to the wrong eye. For instance, it can see no intelligible meaning, complimentary or
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    MISINTERPRETATION.
    369 4 VV'e have much pleasure in giving every publicity to V. CVs” opinion—appearing in another column—which, in the words of his covering letter, purports to present another side of Dr. Tuck’s misinterpretation.” It is nothing but fair that both sides of a question should be heard. We heartily commend V.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    74 4 Tub following business in tin has been done to-day Singapore Straits Trading C 0.,) bnyers, no sellers Penang Penang Tin Exchange, buyers, no sellers 4 Eastern Smelting Co, buyers, no sellers j 8 Straits Trading Co., 50 tons at 06f Tin is quoted in Loudou
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    501 4 Lawn Tenuis Tournament. Following was the result of the tie played yesterday Profession Pairs (Final.) A G. Antbouy and H. Waugh (Merchants) heat Dr. Jamieson and Dr. Nicholas, 10—12; 6—3; 6—4. Our Popular Man Competition” is booming, so much so that for the next few weeks, in
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    The Most Popular Man in the Straits and the F. M. S.
    538 4 Mr. Foo Choo Choou Leading Easily. The following list gives the state of tbe poll in tbe Echo'» Most Popular Man Competition up to 3 p.m. to-day. Two hundred and fifty more votes have been received for Mr.
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    The Police Courts.
    276 4 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) For working a bullock in an unfit stale, Supaya, a young Hindu carter, was this morning mulcted in the sum of ten dollars. Tan Kua, an old Chinaman, was this morning charged with (1) selling chaudu by retail at premises No. 486, Prangin Lane,
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      MISINTERPRETATION.
      265 4 To the Editor op the Stbaiis Echo. Sir, —Yesteiday’s issue of your paper contains a strong vindication of the Echo from the mischievous suggestions producer] by Dr. Tuck’s misinterpretation. If the word manure” was meant to convey your meaning and if Dr. Tuck had really meant it, no words
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    Municipal Commission.
    504 4 The number of votes recorded for Mr. Lim Cheng Teik, who was the only candidate nominated to fill the vacancy on the Municipal Board caused by tbe resignation of Dr. P. V. Locke, was 61. The minimum uumber of votes required for an uncoutested election is 20; Mr.
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      344 4 POSITIVELY THE UST WEEK I JAPANESE. ACROBATIC SHOW, Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre. Reductions in Prices in 2nd and 3rd Class Seats. TO-NIGHT, THRILLING FEtIT BY Miss TOKI walking on twelve sharp swords. MOST SENSATIONAL ACT. LADIES' STRING BAND IN ATTENDANCE EVERY NIGHT. Rook your seats early to prevent disappointment. Doors
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Kaiser and the British Navy.
      354 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Indirect Herman Diplomacy. London, 11th March.—The Times states that Lord Rosebery did not speak with knowledge when referring in the House of Lords to the letter of the Kaiser as a pieee of impulsive banter.” On the contrary, it was an
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      The “Tatsu Maru ” Seizure.
      126 5 The “Tatsu Maru Seizure. (Supplied by Reuter.) Monster Meeting at Canton. London, 11th March.—Reuter’s correspondent at Hongkong states that, at a monster meeting held at Canton, it was resolved to resist the claim for the release of the TatsuMa.ru and to assert China’s sovereign rights. [lt will be remembered that
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      Morocco.
      55 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Thirteen Hours’ Hattie. Loudon, loth March.—General d’Auiade, Coinmander-in-Cliiot of the French troops in Morocco, with two columns, attacked tie Moorish tribesmeu who were supported by the force of Mulai Hatid. The fight lasted thirteen hours aud the French troops inflicted great loss ou the Moors.
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      Prince and Princess of Wales.
      34 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Vi*it to the Kai*er. London, 11th March.—lt is understood that the Prince and Princess of Wales will pay a visit to the Kaiser a fortnight, hence.
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      President Fallieres.
      28 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) State Visit to England. London, 11th March.—At the invitation of the King President Fallieres will pay a State visit to England in May.
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      The Cotton Industry.
      41 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Threatened Stoppage of 70,000 Loom*. London, 10th March-—The dispute between the Lancashire cotton weavers and their employers has reached a critical stage and may mean the stoppage oi 70,00 u looms dn the 14th March.
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    Our London Letter.
    1168 5 (Front Our Own Correepondent.) London, February 14. Numiner in Winter. it is difficult to remember nowadays, though February is scarcely begun, that theie has actually been skating in London since Christmas. C°®P are< i with the c°W winds that we usually have to expect in VI arch
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    Live Salmon from Labrador.
    189 5 Early in the present summer a scheme will be put into operation for the conveyance of live salmon from Labrador to England. The steam yacht Cornelia, at one time owned by the Marquis of Londonderry, is to be the carrier. The vessel is said to be
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    A Glimpse of the Future.
    215 5 A well-known scientist has been making an intelligent prophecy as to what sort of a place the world will he in the days of our great-grandchildren. He has carefully studied the progress of the rac? from the dawn of history to the present day; and
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    Chefs for the Navy.
    355 5 No longer is the bluejacket to have bis digestion spoiled by dinners of bis own preparing. The admiralty has announced that it had been 'decided to provide every warship with a trained staff of cooks. For generations it has been the custom on board ship to
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    Prohibiting Chinese Emigrating to Straits Settlements.
    94 5 Steps are being taken by the Canton Viceroy, who lias sent instructions to Chowchow, Litnchow, and Kingchow, to prohibit Chinese coolies going abroad from these places. The coolie traffic appears to have been carried on verv expensively between Cbowchow and the Straits, and steamers
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    Gun-running at Macao.
    115 5 Following the despatch of a Chinese flotilla to patrol the coasts in South China in order to stop arms and ammunition ruuning which was reported on February 23, the Chinese authorities have established a private agency in Macao from which place it is stated that information has
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    How Mecca Threatens Europe.
    335 5 The British Medical Journal states that Dr. Chautemesse, Professor of Hygiene in the Paris Faculty of Medicine, and M F. Borel have, in a paper communicated to a recent meeting of the Academie de Mrdecin, uttered a warning as to the possible extension of cholera this
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    Passengers.
    47 5 Arrivbd. Per s.s. Taroba. from Singapore Mrs. S. L. Chan, Mr. and Mrs. Chan Kim Boon. Mr. and Mrs. Lim Soo Lin, Messrs. J. C Holmberg, E. Holloway, Lo Beng Quang and C. D’Souza. Departed. Per s.s. De Koclc, for Deli Mr. J. van der Laan.
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    FIXTURES.
    75 5 To-pat 9th Day of 2ud Moon. P. C. C Tennis Tournameut Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.rn. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street. 7 pm. and 9 p.m. Grand Change of Programme. Japanese Acrobatic Show, Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre, 9 p.m. To-morrow 10th Day of
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 Euglish Malta ...12th Mar China (Delta) ...14th China (Goeben) ...17th German (Prim Reg. Luitpold)... 18th
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    THE MOON.
    19 5 O Full Moon Mar. 18» h Last Quarter 25th O New Moon Apr. Ist First Quarter Bth
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    35 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mall Service. Outwards. Homewaros Ma'la 12 Mar. I Delta 14 Mar Devanha 26 I Marmora 27 Extra Service. Outwards Homewards Nor• 17 Mar. Nubia 21 Mar Jap**. 31 I Manila 4 Apr
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      409 5 WANTED AT ONCE. WO CLERKS for outstation order department; niUHt have a thorough knowledge of typewriting. Empire aud Remington Machines used. (Jood salary for competent meu. Apply personally. WHITEAWAY, LA1DLAW A Co. Penang, 11th March, 190 i. 124 CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co., Ltd. TO LET. and premises No. 21,
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    Sir Robert Hart.
    2236 6 THINGS CHINESE. Chinese Walton.” T. P.” writes in P. T■ O. :—We have in Lbo House of Commons a very worthy, hardworking, and well-informed member called Mr. Walton but atnorg ourselves he is kuown by the more familiar name of Chinese Walton.” He is a coal owner
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 6 Pinahg, 11th March. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3}-$ 4 months’sight Bank ..2 4 3 Credit ...2/4 Jg 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173 i 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Damand Bank 173 Mouimein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$
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    PRODUCE
    173 6 Jold leaf $05.40 B. Pepper( NV.Coast 3lbs.i> oz. I no stock White Pepper *lB 50 sellers Trang Pepper 13.75 sales Cloves (picked) 31. —buyers Mace 75. —sellers Mace Pickings 57. —buyers Nutmegs llos 24— sellers No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.52$ sales Tapioca Flour
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    SHARES.
    1012 6 a I a.’ I I "c J Number of |-3 £> I Capital. Shares Last Dividend. Name. Jj «3 -I i ed 1:2; <* i <y .Mining. 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for year euding 31/3/07 Belat Tin Miuiug Co., Ltd. M ?9.25 1907 300,000 22,500 10 10
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      59 6 liewarc of Frequent Colds. A succession of colds or a protracted cold in almost certain to end in chrouic catarrab, trom which tew persous ever wholly recover, (live every cold the attention it deserves and >oo may avoid this disagreeable disease. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for 'U curt, ol
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      43 6 Dangers of Influenza. The great danger from influenza is of its resulting in pneumonia. This can be obviated bv using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It not only cures influenza but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneumonia. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      92 6 Rheumatism. No external application is equal to Chamberlain's Pain Balm for Rheumatism. Prompt relief follows its use. A trial will convince you of its superior merit. Ihe George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. IT. SAUDA OK OSAKA, JAPAN. No. 6', Church Street, Penang. IMPORTER OF HIGH-CLASS ANTIQUE MODERN FINE ART WORKS
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      111 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. MABTELL’S BRAND?. Gleslers Champagne, Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILAISDS. BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOE PEN A NO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Ssndilands, Buttery c i Co BOUDEN’S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY
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    Roberts the Pirate.
    881 7 In the anuals of piracy the name of Captain Bartholomew Roberts (the anniversary of whose defoat and death falls on February lit) takes a prominent place. It was upon the principle of setting a thief to catch a thief that buccaneering in the West Indies was checked.
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      105 7 II o\v Diphtheria is Contracted. One often Lears tlie expression, “My child caught a severe cold which developed into diphtheria," when the truth wag that the cold had simply left the little one particularly susceptible to the wandering diphtheria germ. When Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given it not only cures
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      764 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Cc nsultation Free. KB8IDIHO AT No. 21a Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth«. UPTON'S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE Pil)IS EXHIBITION. AGENTS PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd.
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