Straits Echo, 8 January 1909

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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. 7. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, Bth JANUARY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 6.
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      971 1 BASS’S ALE. SOU 5 A Y 4 ui K UJ a J Si C 3 ►2 < THi h •IflOlS S.SS3 MKIiIO T II E 3S jtf K S EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ud., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL
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      24 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST, i 'M 1 mTSsto&s ho k s •< s ?D lWoms Toim.wp' ITANG LEE A Co., Sole Agents.
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    Sir Robert Hart.
    1985 2 Progress ami Future of China. The honours which this country has beoD showering upon Sir R >bort Hart, Bart., o c M. o .since his return home continue, says the London and China Express of the 18th ult. The latest of the numerous banquets at which the
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      38 2 I'rof. Schmidt prefers Gonoban Bantu 1Kawa Riedel's) to any other preparation of Santalwood oil. Although he used the drug in mote than «20 cases, lie has never observed any signs of uausoa, tiitulencyiiepbritic pains, pruritus nor skin eruptions.
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      135 2 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see bv the following that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a favourite in the palace as well as with the humbler people in ludia: For the past four years I have been me ting large supplies of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, not only
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      2128 2 a Lfcs iSS. Masters A £15 99 "British EMPIRE Speciality for SONS t EMPIRE. Will Stand any Country for 18ct. Gold, £10 Wear in any i Lifetime MADE 10» ENGLAND. >9 Finest Diamonds. Oth t i»/. to jfj sao. Diamond Snake Ring, U, £7 10b. and £10. Ring Cualocu* FREE.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    37 3 Vĕ»4n‘.S I !*roT}> Agent i Due D?vanba iCo'ooibo A Q ACo. 14*b Jan. Assive S ngap re A.G.A Jo. 16rb L>e tH nger P. 1 egent S3 ngapore Ib.A1.ACo. 19th LuitpoIJ Colombo B.M ACo. 21st
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    SAILINGS.
    31 3 Vets* 1 F,r A irn I)p' aoba S u^dp'»r« 1 V O <fc}o. Jan. Ah93 VO Colombo \.'4 &Cn. De' fH nger Colombo B.M.&Co. P. Urgent Luitpolc Singapore B.M.&Co. 1
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      ARRIVALS.
      116 3 Malta, Br. s.s., 6,063, Lee Mars, 7th Jan., London, sth Dec., Gen—A. G. Co. Carlyle, Br. s s., 331, Trewoeke, 7th Jan., Teluk Anson, Gth Jan., Gen-«/Kwong On. E. F Ferdinand Aus. s s.. 3 843, Nitßcb, Brh Jan., Kobe, 12th Dec, Gen.—S. K. Co. Perak. Br. s.s 258,
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      DEPARTURES.
      71 3 Bth January. Sappho, for Tongkah. Ban Whatt Soon, for Tongkah. Ayuthia, for Deli and Asahau. Rotorua, for Fort Swettenham and Singapore. Un Petty, for Puiau Langkawi, PerJis and Setul. Pegu, for Langsa, T. Seinawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. eruk, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. Flying
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      MAILS CLOSE
      116 3 For Madras, taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay—Per Thongwa, to-morrow, 10 a.in. Deli—Per Calypso, to-morrow, 11 am. T-ang and Pang Nga—Per Deli, tomorrow, Ipm. Pangkalan Brandan—Per Petrel, tomorrow. 1 p.m Deli Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. 1 raug Per Leong Ho, to-morrow, Ipm. Batu Bahra—Per Sree Bangka,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    402 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Mooltan, connecting with the Devanha at Colombo, due at Penang on 1 4cti Jan. To Penang (from London, Dec. 18) Mrs Matt Smith, Mr. E. C. Smithlo Singapore (from London) Mr. and Mis. C. S. Crane, Mr. Rickard; (from Marseilles. Dec.
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      697 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivala and Departures. Mail 8ervlce. Outward. Jun. 14 Devanha connecting with Mooltun 28 Britannia do China Feb. 11 Delta do Moldavia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Fob Intbndbd to Sail. Stbambb. Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore, and Karrical.
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      474 3 (S HIPPING.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. s.s. Saxonia 16th January, 1909. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. s. a. Isiria, 24th January, 1909 for Hamburg. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa, Ports
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 Jn»tir« •atUflri everybody and ]oetice aline Published dally (eioopt Mania?*.) at me CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL J2A per annum OUTHTATION» Footage Kitr». MAIL mUITION (Poet Free) SIS OAKLM ALMJRKSS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 A. A.—All beslueas communication» should be addiesseo
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    AN INTERVIEW WITH KANG YU-WEI.
    875 4 By far the most important event that has occurred in China since the almost simultaneous passing away of the late Emperor and Empress-Dowager in November last, is the dismissal of Yuan Shih-kai, who is regarded by many as the one strong man that China possesses.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    271 4 The following business in tin bas been done to-day Penang Straits Trading C 0.,) t^.n buyers, no sellers j Penang Tin Exchange, 37 J tons at 65.75 Eastern Smelting Co., 50 66 12j Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 300 66.20 Total 387$ tons Tin is quote<l
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1494 4 IN BANKRUPTCY JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Re Chop Chin Joo. In answer to a summons bv tbe Assistant Official Assignee, under sec. 26 of Ordinance II of 1888. Noma Oh Paik Hean appeared yesterday before the Court and, after being sworn, gave evidence to the following effect.
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    The Police Courts.
    411 4 (Before Mr. Nunn Gambling. A Chiuamaii was this morning fined $3, for gambling at the hick of 215, Bridge Street, yesterday. Mr. Beatty, Assistant Protector of Chinese, conducted the prosecution Theft anti Dishonestly Receiving Stolen Property. It will be remembered that Syed Abdul Rahman wa3 charged the
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      390 4 M O T I C E Owing to the difficulties of collection, on and after May 1st (1908) all Bills must be settled on leaving the Eastern and Oriental and 44 Crag Hotels. No Bills will be posted for collection to any outstation. SAKKIES BROTHERS. PROPRIETORS. AT LAST! A HIGH-GRADE
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      45 4 On Sunday next Divine Service will be held at Prye Dock at 9.15 a m., and in the fresbyterian Church. Northam Road, at 6 p.m., when the Rev. W. Murray of Singapore will preach. The launch for Prye Dock leaves Victoria Pier at 8.30 a.m.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Yuan Shih-kai.
      56 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) American Representation. London, 7th January.—A telegram from Washington states that the American Minister has been instructed to make representations with reference to Yuan Shih-kai. Regent Warned. London, 7th January.—Reuter’s correspondent at Peking states the British, American, and Japanese Ministers have warned the Regent against any
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      67 5 Supplied by Reuter.) Austrian Attack on Britain. London, Bih January.—The attacks in the Vienna newspapers on Great Britain has culminated in an exceptionally violent article iu the Neue Freie Presse complaining bitterly of Great Britain’s stirring up of hostility between Austria and both Servia and Turkey. It
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      International University in China.
      78 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord William Cecil’s Mission. London, Bth January.—At the instance of an influential committee of Oxford and Cambridge graduates Lord William Cecil is proceeding to China to study means to establish an International University in China with the co operation of the American Missions
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      The Italian Disaster.
      87 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) 2,300 Rescued. London, 7«h January.—lt is officially stated that 2 300 people have been rescued from the ruins at Messina- A dozen were saved even yesterday, but there is little hope of more rescues. About 2,000 corpses have been buried. To Resurrect Messina. London,
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      Russia.
      41 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) £48,000,000 Loan. London. 7th January —A Russiau loan of £48,000 009, bearing interest at 4} will be issued in London, Paris, and Sc. Petersburg on the 23rd January. The issue price will probably be 89 or 90.
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      British Trade.
      529 5 (Supplied by Reuter Huge Decreases. London, Bth January.—The imports of the United Kingdom for the month of December show an increase of £840,501 and the exports a decrease of £3,340.160 The decreases during the past, twelve months were: Imports £52,667,219, Exports £48,815,504H. E. the Governor is due back
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    Selangor Races.
    577 5 (EcIlo Special.) Third Day’s Resnlts. Kuala Lumpur, 7th Jan.—The Selangor Race Meeting concluded today, when the weather was again fine. There was a fair attendance. The following were the results of the various events 1.— Griffin Handicap. Value $350. A handicap for all Griffins that have started at
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    Singapore Notes.
    983 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, Jan. 6. Latest from Peking. The latest news from Pekiug is certain to be of interest to your many Chinese readers. It is stated that the dismissal of Yuan Shih-kai was personally authorized by the Prince Regeut. On receiving the Imperial Edict of
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    Kedah Notes.
    247 5 (F rone Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, 6th Jan. Jail lor a Collector. Din bin Kraoi Ib.kar, Collector in the Veterinary Department here, has been sen tenced bv the District Consular Court to six months’ rigorous imprisonment for the embezzlement of $5O, the property of the Kedah Government
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    F. M. S. Tin.
    567 5 December Outputs. The following tin-mine outputs for the month of December ate reported Pels. Tekka. Ltd 320 Kledang Tin Miue (clean ore) 510. (Three days were lost during the month owing to the rains Rev. A. J. Amery has returned to Ipoh from his trip to
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    Government Gazette.
    580 5 A Government Gazette Extraordinary, dated January 5, contains tbe following notifications: Tbe following have been appointed Licensing Justices for Penang under section 60 (2) of “The Liquors Ordinance 1906.” The First Magistrate (Chair- 'j man) j President, Municipal Commissioners (Vice V Chairman) > H. E t be Asst.
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    Passengers.
    109 5 Arrived. Per s 8. Kistna 8 h Jan.. from Singapore Mrp. Fenn, Mr and W. S Dunu. Mr nd Mrs. Yeoh Siew Kheam, Messrs. J L. Barby, B. S Thorland. From Port Swettenham Rev. Isidore and Mr. Pat-qual. Departed. Per 8 s. Ttesta, J in for Port Swettenham: Messrs.
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    FIXTURES.
    53 5 To-dat. 17th Dav of 12th Mor»n. Town Baml, Esplanade. 6 to 7 p.in. The New Japanese Ciutmatograpb, corner of Cimnbell Street and Penaug Road, 7-30 p in. 9-10 p.m. To-morrow. 18th Day of 12th Moon. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner <>f Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.iu. and
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      287 5 THE HERBERT WITHERS CONCERT PARTY WILL VISIT PENANG ON Monday and Tuesday, the 11th and-12th instant. Further particulars later on. u 5-1-09 12 auxwmmmrnmmmmmmm COMING COMIN6!! WAYANG KASSIM (The Indra Zanibar Royal Theatrical Co- of Singapore.) Stronger Than Ever!!! grand opening night, Tu s<fay, 12th Jan., 1909 THE KING STREET
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    Sir Robert Hart.
    2956 6 (Continued from pay* 2.) He called in bis boy and said, What is the meaning of this? I have been living in exactly the same way, had the same food, eaten the same amount, and you charge me $9O instead of $30." "Ob," he said, suppose master
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    EXCHANGE.
    116 6 Penaho, Bth January {By courtesy oj the Chartered Rank.) London Demand Sant; ..2/3£ months’ sight Ban k ..2-4 t 3 Credit ...2/4 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Jftlctrtta, Demand Bank Its. 174 -i days’ sight 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 1 73J Monimern, Demand Bank 112$ 3 days’ sight Privet* 176 Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    174 6 1 Gold ;vh.i $65.20 > B.Popper(W .0«in-ni iltin.:. uz.) no stock SVliite Peppei $17 50— sales i Trang Pepper 12.50 buyers Glove* 37 sellers Mace 73. —sales Mace Picking* 62. —sales Mutmegs 1 10« 19 50 buyers No. 1 6.65 sates iu«ar < 2 no stock Basket 3.70 sales
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    SHARES.
    987 6 a I i i Ss *1 j o 2 Number of "5 2? o 3 2 1 Capital. 1 Shares > Dividends Name. -2 -3 oS C .S p"©s C i 'SHued. a J 22 <y Mining. I 1903 J 300,000 30.000 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08
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      48 6 Croup is Imminent. No matter how well your children may appear tobe, you ate never safe wi hout a bottle of Chamber lam's Cough Remedy in the house. It uever fails to re’ieve and is perfectly safe to pive the little ones. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      31 6 Jhe curative actiou of Gonosan is attri> touted to its being antiseptic and anaesthetic. Manufactured by J. D Kiddal Ltd., Berlin, and sold in form of capsules. 40 in a bottle.
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      39 6 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays tbe cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      142 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Aomo of Quality. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PENA NO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands. Ruttery Co “SLEDCE BRAND” MILK. Absolutely Pure. Every dingle tin guaranteed good. Obtainable from all the
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    Rubber Share Market.
    416 7 Messrs. J. Russell Grant Co.’s Report. London, Dec. 17tb. The market for Malay Rubber Company shares has been very quiet during the week, in fact there is quite a holiday tone though iu one or two cases some fair lines have changed hands and prices are quite
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      1256 7 BURRELL Co.’s boilkd a raw LINSEED OILS, PAINTS TURPENTINE TO BR MAD RETAIL FROM ALL THE LEADING STORES. INSURANCES, SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., Sole Agent*, Penang F, M. S. John Baziey While Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery <St Co AGENTS. PENANQ F. M. 8. Guardian Assurance Company, Limited, Establish*»
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      100 7 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G* Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Kentville. N S., makes the following statement: "I have used Chamberlaiu’s Cough Remedy for myself and family and find it to be one of the best medicines for coughs and colds that I ever tried.” Tbo George
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      1017 8 W. MANSQtf. American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Cu. t Pha U.S.A. harges Moderate, Consultation Free. KK8IDIN0 AT No. 21a, Penang Road. THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill -Pouters and General Advertising Contractors Telephone No. 303; No. 7, Church Street, Penang, S. S. l Telegrams “PADDY.” A tew doors from the
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