Straits Echo, 6 November 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. IfOL. 0. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, FRIDAY, 6th NOVEMBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 257.
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      960 1 GUINNESS'S STOUT. TIANQ LEE A Co. .WiST* O *S A sfepW SOLE AO ENTS. BASS'S ALE. 1 H E {ASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. 1,200.000 1.525,000 X 1,200.000 Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock.
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      28 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. flOddlN SI sT T 7 2k C 5 Co > a CD 'i r *D Tom TIANO LEE A Co., Safe A#caU.
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    The Opium Question in China.
    2910 2 Urittah Legation Report. A Parliamentary paper, China No. 2(1908) [Cd. 4316], has beeu issued, containing a despatch from His Majesty’s Minister in China, forwarding a general report by Mr. Leech respecting the opium question in China. Mr. Leech, Councillor to the British Legation, has, B«vs
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      97 2 An Inquiry Answered, A gentleman at Bembesi, Rhodesia, writes to ttqui'O wheie Chamberlain’s Cough Routedv <■ u lie procured. He says he has 1 arn"d of »he good effects result mg from its u*e. and ms childreu in that locality are often subject to cougliB, Le desired to give it
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      541 2 Gono8an provokes neither discomfort, complications, nor nausea. It is the happiest scientific combination of best East .T'adian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. Bottles of 40 capsules at all chemists and dealers. For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. r |lHE 8.s. Hong Bee, Captain J. Horne, JL is expected to arrive
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      1618 2 LATEST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY SUITABLE FOR WEDDING or XMAS NEW YEAR PRESENTS. Inspection Cordially Invited. Mr. A. L. SETH. Uepresentative, LEVY H EIIMANOS. Room 30. E. O Hotel. IMPORTANT NOTICE. LOOK OTTT! LOOK OTJTI CASH CLEARANCE SALE. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES I FOR ONE .MONTH ONLY. From 15th November to 15th
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    26 3 Vessels From Agents Due Assaye Singapore A G&Co. 7th Nov. P. Alice Singapore B.M.&Co. 10th Sicilia Colombo AG.&Co. lOih Goeben Colombo B.M ACo. 12th
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    SAILINGS.
    19 3 Yestel» For Ayentr Leave Assaye Colombo A.G.ACo. Not. P. Alice Colombo B.M.&Co. Sicilia Singapore A.G.&Co. Qoeben Singapore B.M.ACo.
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      ARRIVALS.
      225 3 Oceania, Br. s.s., 3,507, Hide, 4th Not., Bombay, 28th Oct., Gen.—A. G. A Co. Chingwo, Br. s.s., 2,517, Cullum, sth Nov., Liverpool, 3rd Oct., Gen—W M. A Co. Carlyle, Br. s.s., 331, Coble, sth Nov., Singapore, 3rd Nov., Gen.—A. G- A Co. F. Ferdinand, Aus. s.s., 3,843, Nitsche, sth
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      DEPARTURES.
      52 3 6th November. Cardiganshire, for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan. Omapere, for Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy- Rotorua, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Solfond, for Rangoon. Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. JJn Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul. Malaya, for Deli. Flying Fish, for Port Weld
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      MAILS CLOSE
      132 3 Fob Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden. Mauritius, Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe etc.—Per Assaye, to-morrow, noon. Calcutta —Per Austria, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli and Langsa—Per De Koch, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra—Per Sree Bangka, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Asahan—Per Petrel, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang and Nga—Per Deli, tomorrow, 1
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    289 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Sicilia, due at Penang on 10th Nov. To Penang (from London, Oct. 10) Mr. and Mrs. W. Hargreaves, Miss Thomson, Miss E. D. Holden, Mr. R. K. Walker, Mr. Mr. R. K. Sbaw, Mr. H. J. Alty, Lieut.-Col. R. S. F.
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      754 3 F, 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expecled Arrivals and Departures. Sot. Mail Service. Outward. lh vanha connecting with Mongolia Do. ;5 Della 17 Assaye do do Homeward. India Victoria Date. (NovDec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. s.s. Macedonia fakes by March 26. MAIL STEAMERS. lit Uleia Sod Clan
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      430 3 (S HIPPING.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Cenoa, Ports in the Levant, Black Sea, and Baltic Ports, North and South American Ports,
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everybody and Justice alone Km*rin-. Published dally (exoept Sundays.) ST THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penacv PRICE DAILY LOOAI 12* W antmo. OUTBTATIONB Fostaye Kxtra MAIL IDITION (Host Free) >l6 OAKLR Al)Dill'S 5 Echo—Penan}?.” Telephone No. 343 All basluess communication- should be
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    THE CASABLANCA INCIDENT.
    501 4 The Casablanca incident happened at a very inconvenient moment, but because neither the French Foreign Office nor Germany was inclined to take a serious view of the matter, although its delicate nature was fully realised in Governmental quarters, it was generally thought that Ihe affair would be
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    Outward German Mail.
    39 4 The Royal Mail steamer Assaye, having left Singapore at 8 30 a m. to-day, is expected to arrive here at noon to morrow, aud will leave for Colombo, Bombay etc. at 4. p. mthe same day.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    665 4 Thr following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Eastern Smelting C 0.,) buyers, no sellers 5 Penang Tin Exchange, 2 s tons at 69 35 Str«iiB Trading Co., 50 69.62^ Smgapoie Straits Trading Co., 10 69.55 Total 245 tons. Tin is quoted in
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    SUPREME COURT.
    925 4 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell Mandamus to Show Cause Why a Summons was Not Issued. It will be remembered that on the 20th ult. wo reported that Mr. Wreford had moved for a mandamus, on behalf of his client. Teoh Chong Si. to be served
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    The Police Courts.
    344 4 (Before Mr. Nunn.) Mischief and Cheating Mxlumamid.a Bengali, was placed the dock yesterday charged with ih mittiDg mischief by damaging -om« i m e< i f at to one Market Street the previous day, and attempting to cheat the prosecutor m Mr*- aud throe at »3 70.
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    Inquests.
    592 4 Tbe inquest ou the death of Li Swee Moi was re-opeued yesterday afteruoon. Mohamed Klialid, Malay Interpreter, Coroner’s Court, deposed: L translated the report (produced) made by Chong Sam to Corporal No. 23 at Ayer Etam Police station. The accused was asked if he wanted to say anything. Ho
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      172 4 LAST TWO NIGHTS! I I OTT’S CIRCUS. IMETT-AG-EHIE A-ITD BIOSCOPE, I AT THE DATO KRAMAT GARDEN’S. EVERYTHING NEW! EVERYTHING NEW!! I I TO-NIGHT GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME! ALL FIRST-CLASS TURNS. I New Bioacope Pictures! New Bioscope Pictures!! TWO SHOWS-CIRCUS AND BIOSCOPE-FOR ONE PAYMENT. LAST MATINEE TO-MORROW AT 4-15 P.M CHI
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Casablanca Incident.
      230 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Deadlock London, sth November.—There is a deadlock in the negociations with regard to t he Casablanca incident of the 28th September, France lefusing to give an apology, ou which Germany insists prior to submitting the matter to arbitration. French Press Excited. London, sth
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      32 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Oriental Railway and Servian Arms. London, 6th November.—The Oriental Railway being on Austrian concern refuses totrausmit Servian Arms landed at Salonika. Servia has appealed to Turkey.
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      The Presidential Election.
      67 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Business Circles Rejoice London, sth November.—A telegram from New York states that business circles are rejoicing over Mr. Taft’s victory. There is a genet :il rise in stocks. The Socialists are disappointed, their candidate Mr. Debs, «ecuiing half a million votes only instead of
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      Germany.
      118 5 (Supplied by Reuter The New Taxes. London, stb November.—The German taxation In U of the 10th September have bemi introduced m »ho Reichstag to provide for the raising of ,£23.000 000 new revenue On the 10th September Reuter wired: An official statement, which has been published in lierlin. dwells
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      British Trade-marks and Japan.
      239 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Question in Parliament. London, (>il\ Nov. —Sir Edward Grey, foreign replying to Sir Ge >rge Robertson, Liberal M P. for Central Bradford, said the Government had '♦’ou communicating with Japan with regard th« protection of British trade-marks understood that the position was now
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    Random Notes.
    940 5 (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, 16th Oct. Marathon Race. On Sat Oct. 10th, the Marathon race, arranged by journalistic enterprise in view of Olympic disappointment last July, attracted t lions uids of spectators. The course was f»om Windsor to the Stadium ar Shepherd’s Bush, via Uxbridge and Pinner,
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    1035 5 SPECIAL MEETING, MONDAY. NOVEMBER 2. PREBENT. His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g, His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, c. 8., o.c.x. Hon. R. N. Bland (Res. Conn., Penang). Hon- W. Evans (Res. Councillor, Malacca). Hon. W. G. Maxwell (Act. Attorney-General). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Col. Treasurer). Hon.
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    A “ Penang Lawyer.”
    273 5 A Penang Lawyer.” Mr Tsao Tsien, Secretary to the Chinese Consul-General, Singapore, wrote to the Free Press on the 2nd inst. as follows Can you kindly oblige by letting me know why a class of walking stick is called Penang Lawyer A gentleman who is now here on travels wishes
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    Passengers.
    83 5 Arrived. Per s. s. Kistna, 6th Nov, from Port Swettenham Capt. Neilson, Messrs. S M. Gregory, Hereford, Prior, Rogers aud N. C. Foo. Per 8. s. Rotorua, sth Nov., from Port Swettenham Mr. Randle. Departed Per s. s. Teesta, sth Nov., for Port Swe'tenham Messrs. G. A. Smith-Steinmetz and
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    FIXTURES.
    102 5 To-day 13th Day of 10th Moon. Municipal Commission, Budget Meeting, 2-30 p m.Town Band, Esplanade, G to 7 p.ui. Theatrical Performance in Aid of the Band Fund. Town Hall, 9-15 p.m. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Koad, 7-30 p.m. and 9-30 p.m. Ott’s Circus,
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      206 5 Something for the Children. The purity of Cbambprlain’s Cough Remedy has lone been an established fact. Give it to the little ones. It contains no opium or other harmful drug and will cure their coughs, colds and croup The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. NOTICE BY OBDER OF THE MORTGAGEES.
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      371 5 f<s- THE KING’S BIRTHDAY. I SPECIAL DINNER, j Monday the 9th November /P0& b Monday, the 9th November, 1908. EASTERN AND ORIENTAL HOTEL. 4 THE ABSOLUTE SUCCESS °f the palmer tyre has a Solid Reason. It is not that it has been particularly advertised nor has it anything to do
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 6 f'*NANo, Oth November (By eonrtety oj the Chartered Bank London Demand Sant? ..2/3^- months’ sigh* Bin» 3 Credit --3/4 f 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand [tank Us. 174$ 3 days' sight Prtv:«»* 170 Bombay. Daman 1 Bank 174| Monimem, Demand Bank 113$ S days’ sight Privm** 116 Madras, Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    180 6 h»i<t 565 20 B. Pei p«r( W.C<»,fc>i Hi „7.. 1 no stock White Pepper $14.50 sale* Trang Pepper 10 95 sales Cloven (picked) out of season MLaoe 71. —sales YlaA?a Picking» 61. —sales Nutmegs lid» 174- —buyers .N" 1 6.65 sales Sug.*. z no stock v. Br»*h; 3.30 sales
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    SHARES.
    1145 6 o j Number of -g j £>" 3 2 Capital. Shares >! Dividem s Name fc -2 cfISS j -7Z. Z. issued. s 3 T 9 6. CC C/5 1 I 1 I 3 nr Mining:. i 1903 4 30,000 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin
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      39 6 An Infallible Keniedv. No matter bow serere an attack of diarrhoea may be, Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to five «lief. You cannot afford to be w ithout it. The floor go Town DiHpeusary, Wholesale Aguuu.
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      43 6 According to all accounts we have the assurance that Gcmosau is one of the most valuable discoverie< of modern pharmacology and is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest and most successful. At all Chemists and Dealers.
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      79 6 Children in the Home. Small children are always a source of an xietv to parents. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough attack the little ones and serious illness results almost before they ate aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain’s Couch Remedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency and
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      129 6 MA OKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY, KASTELL’S BEANDY. Gieslers’ Champagne, Andrew Usher Go.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOE PENANG F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Rutterv Cf> 11X00 EVAPORATED CREAM i Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 4 Co.. PEN A
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    “ Rushing " the House.
    805 7 Rushing the House. Another Women's Suffrage Demon-stration-Violent Street Scenes. The leaders of the Women’s Social and Political Union issued handbills a few days ago (says a Home paper of the 16th ult.) inviting the public to aid them in rushing the House of Commons on 13th Oct, and more wild
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      1585 7 BAXTER S Co.’s BEST navy canvas. s *ndilands. buttery Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S well-known extra navy CANVAS, No. 0. SANMUNOS. biittb»Y{& Co, dni ijaziey White Bros,’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “MON fSKAND.” wulilutiJs, Buttery Co„ AGENTS. pUfVANG A. F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s IJOILRD RAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS TURPENTINE ID HU tun
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      119 7 A Good Household Liniment. When a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is kept in the house, the pains of burns and scalds may be promptly relieved, cuts and bruises quickly healed, swellings promptly reduced and rheumatism and neuralgia robbed of their terrors. In fact, for the household ills, it is
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      844 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Cv., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RCRTDIftA AT A r o. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 rath» TEA *9 V TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG. PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd WON 6 KIM MUN.
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