Straits Echo, 29 May 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. 0. $24 I’er Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 29th MAY, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cent?, No. 128.
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      926 1 SOLE AOENTS GUINNESS’S STOUT. ■4a, w^w v/ j?£' r O' aj CP rs Vi vs 0 c '3iv s,ssva T II K BANKS. EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock.
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      23 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. NGddlN 3?' fQ7 o r g/i?sl a M > CD Cs >v £0 /OKTO 00 So/e AgtatM*
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    Sherlock Holmes in Real Life.
    622 2 Officer Unravels Berlin Murder Mystery Link by Link. One of tho most brilliant, pieces of detective work he ird of outside fiction for many a long day has been performed by DetectiveInspector Wannowski, of the Be.liu police, who on the 14th ult. put his hands
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    The Tropical Diseases Research Fund.
    502 2 Report of the Advisory Committee. The Report of the Advisory Committee for the Tropical Diseases Research Fuud for the year 1907 has now been issued. This Committee, which was constituted by the Secretary of Slate for the Colonies in July, 1904, consists at present of
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      68 2 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. You will huut a good while before vou liud a liniment that is equal to Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Iu cases of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves the inteuse paiu and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the muscles, swellings aud lameness are quickly relieved by it,
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      413 2 Australian Newspaper Man’s Experience With Diarrhoea. Mr. S. G Mathers, publisher of Chronicle, Normautown, Queensland, says: Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy completely cured me of chronic dysentery from which I had suffered for years. I feel confident that this remedy also saved the life of my infant daughter, who
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      1405 2 jV ROBINSON PIANO C 0> L T,,> I Hold the FINEST STOCK of Pianos in the East. YACHT, COTTAGE, GRAND AUTOPIANO. Prices from $300. Time payments. Organs, Gramophones, Records all kinds of small instruments fittings.' L Tunings singly or by contract. Repairs toy Experienced Workmen. I MATSUO’S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH. NOAH
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    39 3 1 fftnei t I h Agenf* Dve Achilles Chiua W.M &Co. dOth May Beuvorlich London S B &Co. 30th Montrose Glasgow jS.B.ACo. 30th Chioa Singapore S.K.&Co. 7th June Lothian Glasgow |S.B ACo. 11th Lightuing Singapore .A.A.ACo. 12th
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    SAILINGS.
    30 3 Vegteh Fcr Ayenfs Leavti Achilles \ntwerp VV M ACo May. Benvorlich Singapore S.B&Co. Montrose Singapore Trieste S.B&Co. China S K &Co. June. Lothian Singapore S.B.&Co. i Lightning Calcutta A.A.A.Co.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      74 3 Omapere, Br. 5.8., 340, Lyons, 28th May, Singapore, 20th May, Gen.— E- S. Co.. Ltd Pachumba Br. ss., 541, Sirna, 29th May, Mouliuein, 25th May, Gen. —H. L. Co. Solfond, Nor. ss, 1,165, Eliassen, 29th May, Singapore, 27th May, Gen.— Chin Ho Sons. Mart Austin, Br. s s., 121,
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      DEPARTURES.
      39 3 2Sth Mat. Omapere, for Port Swettenhatn and Singapore. Padang, for Batu Bahra. Solfond, for Rangoon. Hye Leomj, for Teluk Anson. Japan, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Pachumba, for Mergui, Ta?oy and Moulmein. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      251 3 Fo* Madras taking mails for Europe etc., Tia Bombay —Per Teesta, to-morrow, 10 a.m. Asahan—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, l p m. Trang—Per Leong Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Pangkalan Brandan—Per Petrel, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Trang and Pang Nga—Per Deli, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Ban Whatt Soon, to-morrow, 1 p.m.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    237 3 Per P. and O. s.s. China, connecting with the steamer Malta at Colombo, due at Penang on 4th June To Penang (from London, May 8) Mr. T. H. Willson, Mrs. A. M. Stewart, Mrs, Ogilvie, Mr. J. R. Long; (from Marseilles, May 15) Mrs. Potter aud
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    34 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwaros. Homrwardr. Malta 4 June. I Delta 6 June, Devanha 18 Delhi 20 Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Socotra 9 June. I Japan 29 May, 23 I Sumatra 12 June,
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      1276 3 (S HIPPING.) Vv«. HAMBURG-AMERIKA UNIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. s.s. Istriu Btb Juno, 1008. 8.6. Saxonia 15tli 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA HONGKONG. STRAITS COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa, Ports in
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alene— Bmerton. Published daily (except Mondays.) AT TH CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penary. PRICE DAILY LOCAJ 924 per annum. OUTSTATTONB Postage Kxtra. MAIL BDITION (Poet Free) 915 OABLR ADDRESS: Echo— Penang.” Tfllflphr*n« N<*. 343 H.H.— All business communications shonld
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    A COMPARISON AND A DIFFERENCE.
    686 4 It is no exaggeration to say that, within the last thirty-five years, the development of the Federated Malay States has been phenomenal. Less thar two sccre years ago the country was one vast jungle, there was little trade and no roads, the population was small,
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    The American Battle Squadron.
    87 4 Not to Visit Singapore. We have received from the Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, copy of a despalch from the Earl of Crewe, Secretary of State for the Colonies, as follows Downing Street, Ist May, 1908. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that His Majesty’s
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    700 4 Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at 863-75, buyers no sellers at Singapore (refined) at 864. buy rs ro sellers, and in Loudon at .£127 5s. cash aud A'126 5s three months’ sight. Opium is quoted to-day at 8810 and Rangoon rice at 8160 per
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    Municipal Commission.
    910 4 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordiuary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the foliow1 ing gentlemen were p.esent: Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. J. YV. Hallifax, Mr. I L. H. Clayton aud Mr. Lim Cheng Tetk, f with Dr. G. W.
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    League Football.
    964 4 Wanderers vs. Mahomedans. On the Esplanade yesterday evening t} Wanderers met the Mahomedan Recreat' Club in a League match. The match w? not a very exciting one but the partisans of the Mahomedans were present iu great f, and their applause and shouts seem*] vastly to encourage the
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      402 4 MOTOR CARS. NAPIER, SPYKER, 4 6 Cylinders. COVENTRY SIMPLES, 2, 4 6 Cylinders. ALL CARS SPECIALLY BUILT FOR THE TROPICS. For full particulars, apply ADAMSON, (MILAN Si CO., LTD., AGENTS. IN STOCK. ONE 8 H. P. 2 CYLINDER PHIENiX MOTOR CAR, HIGH TENSION MAGNETO, AND COIL AND ACCUMULATOR SVSTEM. 2
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The “Entente Cordiale.”
      276 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) German Comments. London. 28rb May. -The Gorman Press considers that the warmer tone of the speeches of King Edward and President Failures is only natural, but adds that it is not, likely to load to a new triple alliance between Great Britain, France aud
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      South Africa.
      253 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Customs and Railway Arrangements Unaltered. London, 29th May.—A telegram from Cape Town states that the Inter-Golonial Conference at Pretoria, which has concluded sitting, has agreed to leave the Customs aud Railway arrangements unaltered pending the closer uuiou of the Colonies. [The following statement was handed
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      The Indian North-West Frontier.
      53 5 The Indian NorthWest Frontier. (Supplied by Reuter.) Campaign Practically Over. Loudon, 29Hi May.— Router’s correspondent at Simla states that the campaign on the North-west frontier of India is practically over. The Bazais are the only section of the Mohtnands who are still obstiuate. The Biitish troops, he adds, will return
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      The Chinese Railway Loan.
      70 5 (Supplied ty Reuter Largely Over-Subscribed. London, 29th May.—The Chinese Railway Loan has been largely over-subscribed, “t per cent, premium. The list is now closed. Last Wednesday Reuter wired that sub'S'riptions would shortly t>e invited for an issue "f SI,SOO,CMHt Chiuese Railway 5 per cent, bonds "hich
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      Prince Fushimi.
      34 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Received in Audience by the King. London, 29th May.—His Majesty the King yesterday received in audience Prince h Üblnnii. who was accompanied by Couut Komura, Japanese Ambassador in London.
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      Russia.
      28 5 (Supplied by Reuter-) A Battleship Damaged. lyondon, 29th May.—The Russian lwttle H hip, Peter the Great, has run on a reef at Ihaval and is badly damaged.
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    SUPREME COURT.
    937 5 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell Dang Robbery. Yesterday afternoon two Chinese, Ooi Tien Cheng au«l Tio Bi Seng, were placed s in the dock charged with gang robbery, a The accused, who were unrepresented by t counsel, claimed to be tried, s A common jury was empanelled
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    The Police Courts.
    428 5 (Before Mr. Scott Chia Chian, a Chinaman, was yesterday charged with committing criminal breach of trust in respect of s4b2-55c©Dts in cash, the property of one Obia Hak Lai, ou or about the 24th inst. The case was adjourned till Monday next. Tob Kan Sai, a young
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    Police Changes.
    48 5 Mr. R Williams, Chief Inspector, Singapore, has been transferred to Malacca as Chief Inspector. Sergeant Bartells, of the Central Police Station, goes to Malacca as Inspector. Inspector Hart, of the Central Station, becomes Acting Chief Inspector, aud Inspector Branagan is to go to Singapore from Penang.
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    Straits Trade.
    357 5 A Year’s Imports and Exports. The returns of the Imports aud Exports of the Straits Settlements for the year 1907 < show that both have increased. The figures are very interesting. The total value < f im ports into the Settlements duriug 1907 reached $335 428.101. au increase
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    Singapore Notes.
    849 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wedne-day, May 27. The Chinese Refugees. It is understood that the Government have decided to allow the sixty Chinese refugees to remain iu Singapore provided they sign bonds promising not to cause any breac i of the friendly relations now existing between Great Britain
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    Kedah Day By Day.
    215 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Thursday, May 28th. We have had tremendous downpours of rain and the padi lands are flooded. The steam launch running betweeu A lor Star and Tanah Merab was nearly wrecked yesterday. The strong wind blowing forced her against a large toughing which
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    Passengers.
    59 5 Arrived. Per s. s. Pachumba, 29th May, from Moulmeiu: Mr. Lai Kin. Per s. s. Kiitua, 29th May, from Port Swettenkam Mrs. Mateoh, Mrssrs. Burke, G. E Cobb, L. A. Edema, E. M. Ellis and Loke Chow Kit. Departed. Per s. s. Taroba, 28th May, for Port Sweitenham Mr.
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    FIXTURES.
    55 5 To-dat 30th Day of 4th Moon. Town Baud, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 7 p.m 9 p.m To-morrow Ist Day of sth Moon. Football: C. K C. tv. Crescent, Victoiia Green, Paugkor Road. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 5 English (Ma'ta) ...4th JuM. Chum (Delta) ...6th German Goeben ...10th j China (Buelow) ...10th
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    THE MOON.
    21 5 O New Moon May 30th First, Quarter June 7th O Full Moon ]4 t h Last. Quarter 21 at
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      30 5 The curative action of Gonosan is attributed to its being antiseptic and anaesthetic. Manufactured by J. D* Riedal Tjtd., lierliu, and sold in form of capsules, 40 in a bottle.
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      63 5 Lingering Coughs. Persistent coughs that continue through the spring and summer usually indicate some throat or lung trouble, and it is a serious mistake to neglect them. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of coughs of this nature and a few doses taken in tiroe may 6ave a
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      285 5 TO LET. "jVTO. 5, WELD QUAY, lately in the -Ll occupation of the Sugar Estates Office. Could be let iu floors to suit tenants, on a lease or otherwiseApply to 9 5 08 250 BOUSTEAD CO. NOTICE. IT'MPLOYERS OF INDENTURED ĔJ TAMIL LABOUII*4r4 informed that these coolies are now obtainable,
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    Kelantan.
    2113 6 MR. W. A. GRAHAM’S REPORT. f a The following is a continuation of Mr. e W- A. Graham's latest report ou the State a of Kelantan, for the period from 24th Feb- t ruary, 1906, to 14th February, 1907 e Coart Fees and Fines. The receipts ou account of
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 6 Pbnano. 29th Mat. {By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ..2/3y| 4 months’ sight Bin* ..2/4^ u 3 Credit ..2/4-A 3 Documentary ...2/4} Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs I<4s 3 days’ sight Private 1754 Bombay. Demand Bank 174$ Mouimein, Demand Bank 1734 3 days’ sight Private 1754 Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    189 6 Joid leaf $65.40 B. Pep per (W. Coast 31b5.5 ozA no stock White Pepper $l6. -sales Trang Pepper 10 75 sales Ciovts (picked) 31. —buyers Mace 70.— sellers Mace Pickings 55. —buyers Nutmegs 1109 18 to 19 sales C No. 1 6.30 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket
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    MARKET PRICES.
    208 6 Penang, 29th Mat, 1908. Beef— ctt. Soup per catty 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tougue 60 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 34
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    SHARES.
    9 6 aNI HOIS Y AND ANDERSON, Exchange Share Brokers
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      36 6 Gonosan brings about satisfactory results without the aid of any local treatment and is the latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plain Sandalwood oil, Copaiba etc. At all chemists and dealers.
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      56 6 WROUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. otooa Always on ind, ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. NOW IN STOCK. “ROYAL STARLING” MOTOR CAR, (ENGLISH M/IDE) 12-14 HORSE POWER, NOISELESS AND EASY RUNNING. Trial runs may be arranged to suit intending purchaser. PRICE VERY LOW. TIANG LEE CO NOTICE MOTOR CAR FOR HIRE. Apply to
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    Should the Tin Duty be Reduced ?
    850 7 Should the Tin Duty be Reduced 1 hk price of tiu has been falling steadily, Saturday’s quotation being 866, and we tliiuk that from the visible appearance of the condition of the market it is not likely that there is much chance of an improve» meat in the near future.
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      975 7 INSURANCES. BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No- 0. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co WE have been appointed Agents for the above Company for Penang, John Bazfey ihite Bros. PORTLAND GfciMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery
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      144 7 II ave You Rheumatism? If so, apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It has cured others and there is no reason why it should not cure you. One application relieves the pain. The George Town Dispensary Wholesale Agents. I most bear testimony to the great f flicacy of Grimault’s Cigarettes for Asthma-
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      934 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr, Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KBBIDIKQ AT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth*. wan ms WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PAWS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, PENANG PATtkSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. WONG
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