Straits Echo, 24 February 1909

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    Masthead
    34 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, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 1909. Slagle Copy, 10 ceots. No. 43.
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      974 1 tiang LEE A Oo. H £3 o H CO CO Or iVCs V >■ O co> CO {mm frSs»rift co 3? CO 3: CO CO I*» cu o SB m Xr' A. <? ts SOLE AO ENTS. T H E EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) i ANKS Chartered Bank
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      23 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR.EAST. 4 >v O' T C^> 2v 05 Co > CO r *t> Tom TIANQ LEE Co.. S»/e Agent*
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    The Cinematograph Craze.
    1334 2 How tin* Films are Math*. Pans, Jan. 15. About a year ago I remarked in these columns upon the great development of the cinematograph in Paris, and the way in which it was crowding out other and less novel forms of entertainment. Since that lime the exteution
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      61 2 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Ttiia Kennedy always wius the good opinion, if not the praise, of those who use it. The quick euies, which it effects, even in the most severe erses, nukes it a favourite everywhere. It is equally valuable for children and when reduced with sweetened
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      379 2 Thoroughly Tested. Chambei bin’s Cou ;h Remedy has been examined by eminent analytical chemists wiio certified that it contained no narcotics. It is not only a site aud harmless medicine but the best in use for coughs, colds and croup The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow
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      1833 2 BIffimDE CYCLES. ALL MACHINES ARE COMPLETE WITH LUCAS LAMP AND BELL, TOOLS AND TOOLBAG AND REPAIRS OUTFIT. 1 9 O 8 •hM I 1 9 O 8 NOTICE, TAMIL IMMIGRATION FUND ENACTMENT, 1907. Employers of tamil labour are hereby reminded that returns under the above Enactment for the preceding quarter
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      118 3 Ban Whatt Soon, Br. 8.8., 199, Milne, 23rd Feb., Singapore, 21st Feb., Gen.—E. S. Co.. Ltd. Sappho, Br. s.s., 327, Upton, 23rd Feb, Tongkah, 22nd Feb., Glen.—A. G. Co. Mary Austin. Br. s s., 121. Harvey, 23rd Feb., Port Swettenham, 22nd Feb., Gen.—E. S. Co.. Ltd. Vonoarts, Ger. s
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      DEPARTURES.
      28 3 24th February. Teesia, for Negapatam and Madras. Cornelia, for Teluk Anson. Sportsman, for Dindings. Fitting Fisk, for Port Weld and Taipiug. Deli, for Trang and Pang Nga.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      147 3 For Singapore, China and Japan—Per Macedonia, to-inorrow, 7 a.m. Tongkah—Per Sappho, to-morrow, 1 p.tn. Pangkalan Brandan—Per Petrel, tomorrow, 1 pm. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca—Per Vidar, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang— Per Leong Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Tongkah—Per Ban Whatt Soon, tomorrow, 1
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    265 3 Per P. aud O. ss, Malwa, connecting with the Macedonia at Colombo, due at Penang on 25th Feb. To Penang (from Marseilles, Feb. 5) Mr. J. Gordon. To Singapore (from London, Jan. 29) Mr. and Mrs. Highet, and Mr. B. Humphreys (from Marseilles) Mr. Harrison. Mr.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    31 3 From An* Dm• Macedonia Colombo A.G ACo. 25tb Feb. Britannia Singapore A.G.ACo26th P. Regent Luitpolu Singapore B.M.ACo. 2nd Mar. P. LudMig Colombo B.M.ACo. 4fb Lotbian Glasgow SB ACo. 6th
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    SAILINGS.
    27 3 Veueli For Au* Macedonia (Singapore A.G.ACo. Feb. Britannia Colombo A.G ACo. P. Regent Luitpold Colombo B.M.ACo. Mar. P. Ludwig Singapore B M ACo. Lothian Singapore S.B.ACol
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      1269 3 (SHIPPING.) P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail 8«rvlcv. Outward. Feb. 2o Macedonia connecting with Malwa Mar. 11 Delhi do. 25 Devanha do. Apr. 8 Assaye do. 22 Delta do. Homeward. Marmora India Victoria THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. a.e. Macedonia March 26. t-ARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st Ulasa
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 I naMre aatUflaa everybody end loerice atone KnhlUhod dally laic'i r «nn<l»y..i it Ti CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penan PRICE DAILY LOCAL (St prr annuo) OUTKTATIONB Pmtoge »xtr* MAIL IVITION (Poet Free) «1» OA KLH ADDRKBS Echo—Penang.’ Telephone No. 343 A.A.—AU boetneM cominanlrationn ehoald
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    MOTORS AND PHOTOGRAPHS.
    535 4 Until we hear somethin» from the other side, we shall not be able to withhold sympathetic approval of the well put views of our yesterday’s correspondent Sparks.” We have no doubt that the authorities bad reasons which seemed to them sufficient for demanding from all native chauffeurs
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    833 4 Tbe following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Eastern Smelting Co., > buyers, no sellers j Penang Tin Exchange, 12£ tons at 66.50 Straits Trading Co., 50 67 Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 5) 67 Total 112| tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day
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    The Ward Comedy Company.
    772 4 When Knights Wore Bold.” We are not surprised to hear that When Knights were Bold” bad a phenomenal run in London. It is a clevor play, smartly written, end brightly acted as it was last night a long run would have been assured for it even
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    Municipal Commission.
    202 4 Following are the Agenda for to-morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the Deputy President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Statement of Receipts and Disbursements and Progress Report for January, 1909. 5. Some bills
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    Mr. F. H. Hawkins.
    282 4 Meetiug at the Free School A meeting of Old boys .was held at the Penang h ree School yesterday afternoon to arrange with legard to the proposed test, monial to Mr. F- H. Hawkins, who proceed! to Euiope next week on six months’leave On the motion
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    449 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Championship. E. S. Haslam beat A. G. Anthony, 6-3; 7—5. Profession Pairs. MacArtbur and Jamieson (Med bye beat Procter and Southern (Tel.), 6—2; 3—6; 10-8. Singles Handicap, Class A. Biearlev beat Savi, 6-2 6-2 Singles
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      310 4 fBUY A GRAMOPHONE.^ $25.50. OUR SPECIAL OFFER. $25.50. I a MACHINE THAT WILL SING ftND TALK. ARTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL HORN, $26.60. $100 SECURES YOU A BRAND NEW PIANO. Ask for particulars. S’ FOR HIRE NEW PIANOS $10 per month. Tuned Free. *o THE ROBINSON PIANO C 5 L™ NOTICE. Owing
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Naval Question.
      42 5 (Supplied by Jleuter.) Government Supporters Alienated. London, 24th February.—The Daily Chronicle reverts to the Liberal anxiety with regard to the Government's naval plans, and says that the alienation between the Cabinet and some of its supporters is undoubtedly growing.
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      France.
      52 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Commercial Relations with England. London, 24th February.—The French Cabinet has decide*] to resist the Commission’s proposal to increase certain tariff items compromising Anglo-French commercial relations, and prejudicing French foreign policy. It was particularly opposed to the duly on oilseeds as seriously injuring the Egyptian auci British
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      90 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Austria and Servia. London, 23rd February.—Despite Austrian semi-official statements on the situation in the Balkans, the attitude of Austria towards Servia remains unchanged- The Government will not deviate from its policy of peace. The Vienna Press is excited and resentful over the report that
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      Debate on the Address.
      42 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Ponsonby's Amendment Rejected. London, 23rd February.—Mr. Arthur Ponsonby’s amendment to the Address, demanding legislation dealing with the veto of the House of Lords, was rejected by 225 votes to 47, a majority of 178.
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      The Pacific Fleet.
      68 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reviewed by Roosevelt. London, 24th February.—The American battleship fleet which anchored at Hampton Roads was greeted by enormous crowds. President Roosevelt, who reviewed the fleet, emphasized the fact that it was the first battleship fleet which had circumnavigated the globe. It had returned with
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      Pugilism.
      33 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sumnierß Beat Britt. London, 23rd February. —Summers of London beat Britt of San Francisco on points in twenty rounds for tbe Lightweight Championship. The fight took place in London.
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    Perak-Pahang Boundary Expedition.
    310 5 Tbe following has appeared in tbe Standard The members of the party were Mr. H. N. Ridley, director of Botanic Gardens, Straits Settlements; Mr. H. C Robinson, Federal Curator of Museums; Mr. C. Boden Kloss, Curator of the Perak Museums; and Mr. F. Vavasour Guy, resident at
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    Tongkah Notes.
    575 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tongkah, 21st Feb Hog us Report of Opium Conference. A very enterprising Chinese trader, a few days ago issuod notices printed in Chinese, and distributed them all over the town. The following is a translation :—"Be it known that at a conference in China
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    Large Seizure of Cocaine at Rangoon.
    385 5 1.520 Bottles Captured. On the arrival of the s s. Lindula at Rangoon, on the 4th inst., from tbe Straits considerable sensation w?s caused by the discovery of a very large quantity of cocaine in which a very great traffic is carried on in
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    Bangkok Partnership Dispute.
    972 5 Tin Mine Profits. At the British Court for Siam, on Friday afternoon his Honour Judge Buszard re Biitmd the hearing of (he suit iu which JMr. Ross Clunis is suing Kaw Chan Boon ifor half of $230,000, being profits of certain tin mines worked iu partnership by
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    Working Cargo on Sunday.
    208 5 The Captain of the s-s. Ban Whatt Soon was charged this morning in the Marine Court with working cargo on Sunday without a permit. He pleaded "guilty but said that he was uut on board at the time and that tbe rhinchew was respon«ible. The Harbour
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    The F. M. S.
    898 5 The Coming Federal Council. The Malay Mail on Monday discusses t h« announcement that a Federal Council foi the F M.S. is to be formed. It takes foi granted that the bare announcement will b< received with universal satisfaction.” Sc far—but this is doubtless due to
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    Passengers.
    64 5 Arrived. Per s s. Teesta, 24th Feb., from Singapore Messrs. E. P. Holloway, J. C. Hclmberg, L. R. Lazaroo and F. Sbellcock. Departed. Per ss. De Kock. 23rd Feb., for Deli: Mr- and Mrs. C. W. A. M. Groskainp. Per ss. Malaya, 23rd Feb for De i Mr. ami
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    FIXTURES.
    136 5 To-day. sth Dav of 2nd Moon. Ash Wednesday. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 pm. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7- p-m. and 9-10 pm. Alcazar Cinematograph. King Street Theatre, 8- p.m. London Comedy Co. A Bachelor’s Honeymoon,”
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      46 5 Gonosan like other preparations of Copaiba and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneya or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patient even after lengthened treatment Trials by the Medical, Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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      48 5 Keep it Handy. You may not need Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy now, but at this season of the year you are liable to need it within twenty-four hours. It is, without doubt, the best on'the market for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      352 5 The New Japanese Cinematograph. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT GRAND GRANGE OK PROGRAMME. COMB AND SEE 1! “ALCAZAR” CINEMATOGRAPH, KING STREET THEATRE. TO-NIGHT, GRAND PROGRAMME. ALL NEW PICTURES. A Chinese Wedding in Shanghai.’' Exhibiting tbe Presents outside the Bride’s House, the Wedding, Carrying away the Presents, Musicians at the Wedding, ©tc. etc. The
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    Tin in 1908.
    1631 6 Prices Fixed by Trade Sentiment. When we come to review the past year in connection with the markets for the different metals, it is impossible not to be struck by the paramount influence of trade sentiment in fixing prices, writes the Mining Journal. In the long run,
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    EXCHANGE.
    122 6 t’ajrAKa, 24th Fkbkuaht. (By courtesy of the Chartered Hue*.) London Demand Hanv f 4 raonttis’surhi Bmf 2/4 < 3 Credit ..:/4 T l 3 Documentor' ...2/4/ Oalcutta. Demand Bank Be 174 I days sign» Pv 76 Bomb»»». Demand Ban»» i<4 Mouimein, Doiiihiki Hmii 173 3 days’ sigui Pnv* 176
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    PRODUCE.
    182 6 Gold I*eaf $64.60 B. I'*u er(W.Coist 31b5.5 ox.) no stock White t'-pp $l7 75 teller* Prang I’epp- 13| sales Clov“* 37 50 sales 74. —sellers Ylace l‘n 63. —sales Nutm*'' 110 s 18 —sales SNo 1 6.65 sales 2 .no stock Basket 3.65 sellers T itij. Flour 1.70 sales
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    MARKET PRICES.
    194 6 Pbitang. 24th February, 1909. 1 Bbbk— ett. Soup jjpr cat.!» 12; Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Me*' 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail «tcli 30 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork 1 Pork per catl\ 32 Pig’* H«a<l 20 Feet 24
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    SHARES.
    1182 6 m 3 S' I I'" o z Number of S x 2 3 2 Capita Shares I na Dividers Name -2 s ►> zS i- issued. 3 s'®" ”=> s CC 05 o a Mining. 1903 I 300,000 30,000 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining
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      89 6 I I Gonosan is a happy combination of Kawa Ttesins with Oleum Santali in the proper- tion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 parts Oleum, Santal cures easily, no complications. All chemists and dealers. iFOR SALE. ii TALES OF MALAYA,” “SOUTHERN CROSS." I Containing 18 very interesting short stories
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    A Propos Recent Telegrams.
    540 7 This from the Pall Mall Gazette helps to elucidate the telegrams now coming through. The turn which events have thus taken affords a poiguant illustration of the very slender nature of the ties which maintain certain Powers in a state of peace at the present juncture.
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    Plague in Burma.
    164 7 The following note on the progress of plague in Burma during the month of January, 1909, is published:— Plague incidence and mortality may generally be said to have increased in all the affected districts of the Province during the month, as compared with the previous month and
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    Success of Java Sugar Industry.
    157 7 The latest returns showing the import of foreign sugar into India are for the nine mouths ending December 31. They prove that only three countries sent sugar in any quantity and ot these Java is an easy first with the enormous figure of 257,000 tons.
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      1287 7 INSURANCES FOR Quardian Assurance Company, Limited. Established 1821. jE2.000.000 Subscribed Capital Total Invested Funds upwards of Total Annual Income 4,500,000 .£759,000 THE undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at )fii Agents of the above Penang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by fire
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      76 7 Don’t Take the Risk. When you have a bad Gout'll or cold do not let it. drat; along until it becomes chronic or develops into an attack of pneumonia, but give it the attention it deserves and get lid of it. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and you are sure of
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      1055 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderue, Ccnsultation Free. ASSIDINS AT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Orient? Hotel. 6 mtb«. FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of 200 leaves. Price, $8 each. TEA
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