Straits Echo, 18 January 1912

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    Masthead
    38 1 Straits Echo 12-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND Tile FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUUKSUAI, istii JANUARY, 1012.» Single Copy, 10 cents. No. I 6
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      1132 1 If you require Tomo ,'and tome* thing to nourish you, Drink Dog's Head Guinness's Stout, and look for this label to see that you gret it. TIAJWjLEE A Co.. Bole Agent». wi \-t r.? if '3 i sVt i *1 r\ Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS,
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      32 1 Order it in Nip Bottles. Dog's Head Guinness's Stout. The Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANQjLEE A Co., Sole AgtuU.
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    The Trade of Bangkok.
    2556 2 During the past year a change has l*»eu effected in the limits of tlie Consular district of Bangkok, which now comprises the Monthon* or provincial circles of Bangkok, j Ayuthia, Nakawn-Chaisi, Rajbuii, Nak iwn Siwhu, Pitiiuuloke, Petchahoou, K<>ivtt, (Jdoii, Isiru, Prucbin, and Clmntahooii 'Die result of
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    A Country to be Proud Of.
    1396 2 Mr. E I). Morel, whose heroic work for the people of the Congo is one of the l*est acliit-? uH-nts of fearless personality in recent years, has just published a volume of the greatest interest. It is a fascinating t-avel book it introduces us
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      98 2 The Wise Mother. The most prominent physician in the country cannot produce better results in the treatment of coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough than the wise mother with a a l>ottle of Chauilterlain’s Cough Remedy. 8be always keeps it in a handy place and knows where to 1 ly
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      12 2 Wrmdi’ Oiw* Peppermint Cure for all i ternnl «o*"oUu'U HvM»ntry. cold*, «tc.
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      36 2 MuscuUr Rheumatism It wworm tlnn unless to take am* medicines intern allj for muscular or Vhronic rheumatism. All that is needed i* a free application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. For dale hj all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      41 2 Somethin* to Rcneiifcer. When buyiug a cough medicine for children br m mind that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is most effectual for cold* up croand whooping cough and that it contarns no harmfull drug. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. j
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      1030 2 The Straits 8 F.M.S. MOTOR Service Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE IBB9t CAPITAL $350,000. Dividedinto 350,000 Shares of $l-00 each. Present issue at par of 280,009 shares, of which 155,000 will be issued to th« Vendors as fully paid in part paymeut of the purchase price of 925(1,000
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    Alma Estates.
    2270 3 Deal in Senawano Shares. The second annual meeting of the Alina Estates, Ltd., was held on T)e<*ember 22, at the offices of the company, 38, Canton Road, Shanghai. Mr. K. T. Byrne presided, aud, in the course of bis remarks, said —ln regard to the estate working account,
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    Mr. H. G. Wells Explains Himself.
    693 3 Mr. 11. G Wells, the novelis 4 has contributed to a Russian edition of his books an intimate account of his life, which’ is of the greatest interest. TP's Magazine publishes this article iu an excellent December issue. s 1 m just foity-two years
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    The Fifteen Shilling Pound.
    1209 3 < >ne pound sterling has during the last fifteen years lost more than a quarter of its purchasing power,” writes Mr. M. de P Webb, C.I.K. (Chairman of the Karachi < hamlier of Commerce), in the Nineteenth j Century (December). In no period of British history
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      40 3 Whoo»in| Couth. Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and expectoration t-asy bv giving Cnanberlain’s Cough Remedy. It has been u£ed in many epidemic* of this disease withy perfect success. For sale by ell THspsesar&i TVeler*
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      31 3 (inuosan is a happy combination of Kawa Resins with Oleum Santali in the proportion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 parts OleumSantal cures easily, .aooj complications. All chemists and dealers.
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      33 3 Uotl «sail provokes neither -discomfort, complication*. nor nausea. It is the happiest scientific combination of best Ei-st Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. Bottles of 40 oapeules at all chemists and JeaWs. i
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      15 3 For all internal complaint*. dT9eo»er*- f rough*, nnlda. etc take W« od«’ Croat Pnppermint Cura.
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      1062 3 Everyone Benefits r mAfitc by the use of things which expert* ence has proved to be valuable and helpful to humanity. All are liable, in a greater or lesser degree, to the same troubles, and even the strong* est person will suffer occasionally from ailments due to an irregular action
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    To Prevent Waste of Money.
    574 4 A very notable memorandum ha» l>een drawn up by two distinguished ex-Secre-taries of the Treasury—Lord Wei by and Sir Francis Mo watt, point ingout the urgent need for the formation of a Standing Committee of the House hu Estimates to prevent waste in national expenditure.
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    National Land and Home League.
    588 4 Hero is an official statement of the objects ot lhe National Land and Home League (t>. >hn S root, A.le]phi. London, W.C.), to w hi h Canon Scott Holland ref.-rs The hard and monotonous life of the -••uintry labourer, the progressive depopulation of the agricultural
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      61 4 n.ui' ;j THIS IS IT! i 3 WATERBURYS METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound jj ras tel ess odorless l cw The latent scientific preparation of COD liVer OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. H ighly recommended by the
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      101 4 mmtm .V. m The Worlds DenNFrice set mm vXvftW i UJo! is the first and only preparation for cleansing fhe mou r h and teeth which is absoilied bv fhe te th and bv the tnucous m -mhrar o tf the eutns, tea certain extent impregnating them, »n t so
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      1967 4 “AMSTEL” BEER. Renowned for Excellence of Quality. Price per Case of 46 qts. 96 pis. 99 99 $11.50. 14.25 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Agents G. H. SLOT Co. PENANG. Tenders are invited for lie lease of portion of the building facing Pitt Street Station and known as the Pitt Street Old Market
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    26 5 Veusels h ram Agent» f Due 1* DerJUnyer Colombo Himalaya Colombo Della Singapore Buelow Singapore BMACo. A.O.&Co. A. B. 18th Jau. 25th 27th 30th
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    SAILINGS.
    22 5 Vessel* For Agents Leaves Dei'jjl imjer Hi malaya Delia Bueloic Singapore Singapore Colombo Colombo BM.AJo. A.G.ACo. A.G ACo. B M.ACo. Jan.
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      392 5 jmxetail Arrivals and DepHrluitia. Mail Service Omr/ard. Jan 25 Himalaya connecting with Morea Feh. 9 A «nave Marmora 22 India Moldavia Homeward S.S.1NDI4. will run throu$h from China to Marseilles and London without transhipment. FAKES BY HAIL STE4MERS. 1st class 2nd class To London by Sea $565-72 $377-14 To Marseilles
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      339 5 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. For Intended to Saii..' Steamer. Singapore (Three times a week). Thur. 18th Jan., 4 p.m. Teesta Fort Swettenham and Singapore. (Twice a week). Thur. 18th Jan., 4 p.m. Teesta Mergui, Tavoy, Yeh and Moulmein. (Fortnightly). Sat. 20th Jan., 5 p.m. Rangoon Calcutta. (Weekly). Negapatam,
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      977 5 -<SiH I P PI N G. MDMISCM LLOYD, SEEM. N. Y. K IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. HHHE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen A. Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa Naples (connection Marseilles, Alexandra and vice versa), Port Said, Sue*, Aden, Colombo,
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    425 6 A Journal of Thought Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 228—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO-PENANG Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 Studia hilaritate
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    THAT ALLEGED DISRESPECT
    1309 6 The argument that Eurasians should uot be permitted to occupy tlie higher positions in our police force because the full-blooded I Chinese, Malays, and Indians have no lesI j.ect fo- them would be a dangerous I argument, if official arguments weie efror I submitted ok arguments. But
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    Rubber Auction.
    65 6 At the Singapore Rubber auction H>,Boo lbs. were offered for sale. They were all sold with the exception of bark shavings. The prices obtained were as follows Smoked Sheet 261 265 per pjkui. Unsmoked Sheet 254 268 t U. Fee. 235 248 First C f»e... 267 2~2 Sec
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    The Assizes.
    116 6 The trial of Supravan, charged with m»scbief by fire, was begun ye*terd#v ,Ac used was'def *nd- dby Mr. G. E WrightMotion. The comp aiuant i* a Chinaman who is at present serving tug time for voluntarily cnusing hurt. He said that iu Octolier last lie was working in
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    Swiss Manoeuvres.
    25 6 There is con c iderable int*»r»««t in Berlin over the announcement that the Kaiser will attend the Swiss Army Manoeuvres in September. Telegraphed.
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    Cotton Settlement.
    79 6 Most of the papers regard the cottou agreement a* a virtual settlement. The actual arrangement is that, the officials of the operatives should submit to the operatives’ terms, involving the immediate resumption of work. SirG. K. Askwith, if requested at the end of the six mouths’ truce, will
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    P. C. C. Bowls.
    47 6 Following was the result of the tie played off yesterday Championship: Cuuuiugbam beat Goldie 21 0. Bowls fixtures for to-morrow «ire Goldie and Reiinann rs. Starr and Tno nton (unfinished) and a Profession pair tie l>etween Davidson and Southam vs Starr and Hamilton.
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    Home Rule.
    147 6 The Daily News says that the great difference l»etween the forthcoming and the preceding Home Rule bills lies iu the inclusion of the principle of Hom 9 Rule all round. The Unionist papers say that the decision to prevent Mr. Winston Churchill from speaking at Belfast is due
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    P. C. C. Tennis.
    167 6 i Following were the results of the ties p’aved off yesterday Mixed Double Handicap: Mrs Anderson aud J. R. Brown beat Miss Jones and Dunn 3, 6 —4: Mbs Evans and Oslxtrne beat Miss Muriel Pritchard aud Liidlaw b—4, 6 —2 Miss Saye and Saye h,;at
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    Third Test Match.
    67 6 Euglaud lias won the tljird test mitch at Adelaide. Australia scored 476 iu thp second innings, towards which total Matthews contributed 53. England replied with 112 for 3 wickets. Rhodes scored 57 not out. It was a solid innings though rather lucky. Summary of play. Australia, Ist
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    E. & O. Fire.
    237 6 E. O. Fire. There was a little blaze at the E A f). Hotel a few minutes before 1 o’clock yesterday afteruoon. \yhile a man was repairing the installation a short circuit was made causing a blow out and fusing the wires in the wdn junction box over the bar
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    France in Morocco.
    42 6 The French Moorish forces despatched to raise the siegeofSefru encountered the rebellious tribesmen on Januarv 15 and there was some sharp fighting. The trilesmen were muted and fled in disorder abandoning the camp The-French lost six in wounded. Telegraphed.
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    3 to 1 Majority.
    67 6 The papers point out that the German elections, despite the successes of the SorinL ists, give the Government a three to one majority in favour of increased armaments This will involve abeut .£3,000,000 mor* annually for the Navy, as all parties Wcept Socialists are in favour
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    Training Notes.
    387 6 The going this morning was on the hard side a little rain will improve it. Yabba with Casson in the saddle, jumped off at the six furlong post and finished in 1 min. 20' secs., the best gallop registered this morning Bostra was taken once round slowly. hlelo.
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    Argentine Strike.
    13 6 The Argentine Railway strikers have agreed to accept Government mediation. Telegraphed.
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    Breach of Trust ?
    57 6 Breach of Trust >}. Vy. de Silya, jeweller, K. A <). Hofei, was arrested yesterday aud charged befope Mr. E., E. Col man at the instance of Mr. M. Trauh of Messrs. Behr Co. with criminal breach of trust iu respect of $25,000. The hearing was postponed to the 25th
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    Disastrous Gale.
    58 6 A south-easterly gale caused many fatalities and much damage to harbour work* au<t shipping. A German steamer was wrecked oft’ tlje Gpodwjns. A Ramsgatp life boat made a gallant and timely respue of the passengers and crew. A large steamer was seen to founder head first off Peterhead.
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    That Insurance Grievance.
    149 6 Mr.- .A. Fletcher writes to the Eehu, o# Jan. 17th: Allow me to tender through tlie medium of your- valuable paper my thanks to Messrs. Vincent and Leslie, the Manager and the Secretary respectively of the Penang branch of the China Mutual Life Assurance Company, for the
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    Hope Deferred.
    20 6 Well-founded reports from the Hague dissipate the hopes aroused by Queety VV ilhelmina’s repeated absences from court. Telegraphed.
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    Continentals.
    34 6 Messrs. Macbeth and Barrett, Peiung, since tbe Ist of January, .1912, have l*?6B appointed wholesale ageuts for Continental Motor, Motor-Cycle and Cycle Tvres and carry large and fresh stocks iij all current sizes.
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    The Connaughts.
    34 6 H. R H. tlie Duke of Gonnaugkt, Governor-Genera 1 of Canada, will pay a four day’s visit to New York next week. He will be accompanied bv tbe Duchess of Connaught. Teiegra^r*
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      219 6 FOR SALE. A 6 H.P. Motorcycle (two-cylinder) and Sidecar. All in good order with Lamp, Horn, Tools, Cushion &c., and almost new. Address enquiries to PANGKOR c/o Straits Echo Office. SAVOY THEATRE. THE MOONLIGHT CINEMATOGRAPH AND VARIETY COMPANY. Entrances: —King Street and Chulia Street. GRAND OPENING NIGHT, MONDAY. 22ND JANUARY.
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    Sugar.
    31 7 A telegram from Herliu «fates that a conference of sugar expert* vu held at the Treasury. They are unanimously against allowing Russia to increase her export (junta. Tel e*jr*i phed.
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    Survivals of the Unfit.
    879 7 BY THE DOZEN. Chapter IV. Events in the previous three chapters have not moved very quickly. They will make up for it in this. The plot is still shrouded in mystery. As a plot it has to 1«. Otherwise it isn't an eligible plot. Gus has
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    Punjabis For Hongkong.
    23 7 lilt* 'iVeuty-tifth aud Twenty-sixth Punjabi» will leave for Hougkong before the end •f jHmymoUth owing to the general situation Teh'jrapK^i.
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    Sendayan Rubber.
    14 7 The Sendayan Rubber Co. will pay an interim dividend of 5%. Telegraphed.
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    Eastern Smelting.
    166 7 An extraordinary general meeting of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., was held at the F. M S. Railway Buildings yesterday afternoon to confirm certain resolutions passed at the meeting of 28th Deceuiler, 1911. Mr. L. Hoefeld took the chair, the others present being Messrs. H. Jesaen. Jas. T.
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    European Fined.
    41 7 Mr. H P. Curtis, plauter, of Keru District, Tampin. was at A lor Gajah Police Court on Monday fined $5O with ebsts foi* assaulting on Ist instant a restaurant car attendant employed by the Federated Malay States Railways. Clipped.
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    Ulu Pahang.
    131 7 Mr. .J B. Seriyeqor, Geologist ..to the F.M.S Goyerumeut,lias.„.i*4U#d-- bpok through the Government Printing Ofijce a* Klumpur, oq tlje Geulogy and Mining Industries of Ulu Pahang.” It is illustrated with excellent photographs an<l contains several interesting chapters on the history of Raub aud on gold and tin mining
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    C. R. C. Lawn Tennis.
    56 7 Following i-i the result of tlio fie plh.v'ed off yesterday Single Handicap, Class B: —Tan Eng Soon \>eot Lim Tek Soou -15.2, 9—", 6—2. Tennis fixtures f«»r Saturday, 20th jnstaut Double Handicaps, Class A (Final) Lam Hor Tuck and Dr. K. T. Khong a Sim
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    V. C. H.
    31 7 H M. Bodemever was charged at Singapore with using criminal force and Williams with voluntarily causing hurt to Routen in the Victoria Hotel. The case was adjourned. Telegraphed.
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    People We Have Our Eye On.
    69 7 The cummittee of management of -the King Edward VII School, Taipiog. 1 who have taken practical measures to «how their disapproval of certain opinions expresned bv one of their teachers in the locahmewspaper. When we have had time to look into all the details
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    Coolies and Quarantine.
    66 7 The steamer Yat Shing arrived at Singapore with 912 coolies from Hougkopg. They refused to go ou l>oard the Quarantine ship when it arrived. Sikhs were* called in. Due coolie attempted to go o.n board tTie Quarantine ship but was haulej b*ck by the others. Sergeant Phillips
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    Raymond Riled.
    63 7 Raymond is riled. The steamer, .booked to bring him to Feuang on .time has been delayed, and he cannot oj>en here until Friday night, instead of to-night as announced. It isn’t his fault, but he wants us to apologise to his patrons. The seats booked for to-night will
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    Excess Passengers.
    70 7 Captain Todd, master of the s s. Laisaug. was charged at Singap> r e with carrying <>* j passengers and one chill in exce s of his licence on the <x*casioi when the coofips from his ship refused to land at St. Job Island. The defendant stated that
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    Straits Kinematograph.
    33 7 This «how has just received some China Revolution films including The battle of Wuchang” and Li Yuan Hong aid his trwepe drilling at Wuchang Tbase two films will be showu to-migbt.
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    Contraband.
    70 7 The Italians stopped the liner Carthage, which was carrying mails from MatseiHes to Tunis, off Sardinia and seized au aeroplane as conti aband of afar. It appears that the ueroplane was intended tor aa aviation meeting at Tunis. The aviator* am protesting. 1 France haw notified Italy that she
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    A Bad Second.
    47 7 A telegram for Taiping was handed iu at Prui Telegraph office on the 16th inst. ten minutes Ivefore the departure of the train by which the sender travelled» The telegram was delivered at the-addressee’s house five minutes after the sender had arrived there. Redaction.
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    Italy Too.
    28 7 A telegram from Rome announces that the Italian 'squadron will -meet Their Majesties King George aud -Queen Mary at Malta on their return from India. Telegraphel.
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    Klumpur Marriage.
    48 7 The wedding took place' on Tuesday at the Roman Catholic Church, Klumpur, Ihe Rev. Fat’.ier Kenard officiating, of Mr. Leon Braunsteiu and Miss Malwd Moretofi. The bridesmaids were the sivter of the bride qnd the daughter of the bridegroom.* VSttfption was lield at Dauransara Roadr* Clipped.
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    Yoshiwara Fire.
    28 7 \yTelegram front Osa'ka &t6%oB«*fhat?thĕ tire in the Yushiwara quarter'4hete #t£wtafrDei yesterday evening but Vras “eVthSgdkbed at midnight. The damage dbbbik «fctl mated at £3;000,0P0. ibi* Tetegr*phtd:M
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    Personal.
    52 7 The following is a cutting from the London Times Personal Column. Wanted, young. Britisher with -£lO,OOO to take a 46 per cent, interest iu a Californian farm Young gentleman of college breeding who has made a failure pf life at home prefer"'d We predict another failure for the poor
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    Hamburg-Amerika.
    65 7 The Hamburg-Amerika Line has declared a dividend of 9 per cent as against 8 pet cent, in 1910. It transfers the balaiicp 29,000,000 marks towards writing off and reserves. It is proposed to increase the capital of the company by 25,000,000 marks. The increase in the Hamburg-Amerika’s capital is
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    Eurasians.
    233 7 The result of the recent census shews that while among other nationalities; there are remarkab’e increases,.the incseani amtuiir Eurasians (notwithstanding the steady influx of-u Eurasians from India, Ceylon and elsewhere) araouuted only to live per<cent» the lowest. <»f alk A eorrespomfejit, who was. atta h d to the Census
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    French Navy.
    27 7 A tejegram from Tqulon ..fays that a Dreadnought will t*e added to the French squadron on Jaunty ,13. inrludjiig bat tigships cruiser aud torpedo boats.
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    December Craps.
    12 7 tff-K-ota Pabru j 4.52# < Alma S,o6t* Bukit To!, Alang l.SOft.
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    Commonwealth Navy.
    28 7 A .telegram from Mell»ortrne “states that rec uiting for the Commonwealth Navy is pr ‘grossing steadily. The autltorities are very satined over the results. 1 Ttltufrafrked.
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    65 7 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, Q buyers, no sellers Straits Trading Co,. 50 tods at 93.57 J Singapore Straits Trading Co, 125 93.52 Totad.T: “175 tens. Tin is quote 1 in Ijondon to-day at AlBB 15s. cash and
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    The Manifest.
    137 7 Inwakd Shipmvst. s. s. Kedah 44 cases rubber s. s. 31 bags copra s. v. 4 liags beteluut. The s.s. Hebe which arrived this morning brought:— Tin Ore'*' 1 ..i. 3,621 bags Rubber 425. cases Wolfram Ore 298 bags. j Inwakd Shipment. ss. Un Peng 55 bags tin
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    Exchange Quotations.
    79 7 Pĕiiarig, mh Janatrrg, Selling. > London T. T. ?/4 3 1 Demand V 2/4' K 4m/st 2/4g Calcutta T. T. 174 j T. T. 174 Madras T. T. *T.? 174^ Hongkong T. T. 18 dis. Shanghai T. T. 92 Buyino. 3m st credits London 2/44 60d st sffa
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    Outside.
    76 7 The f 'llowing articles will be found on our out si le pages > Page 2- —The Trade .(of Bangkok. A ;j 0 Country to be Proud Of. 3.- -Alma Estates. Mr. H. G Wells Explains Himself. The Fifteen Shilling Pound. 4.—To Prevent Waste of Money. National Land and
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    FIXTURES.
    54 7 10-n>Y 30th Day of A Ith Moon. St. Prisca. j If, C 1? C- Teunis Ties., f Subscript ion v *List opens for Strait s and F\ jtf. S M tor Co.. Ltd. Yhe, Great Raymond, Town Hall. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road, 9 p.m. Japanese Bioscope, Penang
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      79 7 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE j CO M LTD. Head Office:—^SINGAPORE. Life Assurance ami LuOunmeut in All Forms. LI RURAL POUW RS. LOWRATKB F->inL Agent* Jftr t’nurma. MACBETH AND BARRETT. General ilepreierUative tor 'HORACE B. JOSEPH. LcwJ Offices —No. 7, Union Street. .if fc! I*.tV. A, large rubber estate about
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      538 7 A RARE BUSINESS OFFER, j SINGAPORE'S THE STRAITS OPERA CO I Wanted respectable and active agents in important centres in S. S. and F. M. S. for a new, well-built, durable, efficient, portable, low price Typewriter. Liberal terms. Onlv tho*e in business need tr»\ Tkk Soon’s llall, Campbell Street,' PENANG.
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      75 8 Rotorua, Hr, 8.8., 556, Hell, 1/tli Jan., Tongkuh, 16th Jan., Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd Cornelia Hr. h.h., 194, Fades, 17th Jau., Malacca, 15th Jan Gen. -E. t 5. Co., Ltd. Hebe Br. 346, Willis, 18th Jan Teluk Anson, 17th Jan., Gen. —A. G it Co. Petrel. Hr. s.s,
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      DEPARTURES.
      63 8 18th J\npart. Malaya, for Deli. Petrel, for Asalian. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Cornelia, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Jin Uo, for Trang Canton, for Bindings, Sitiawau and Teluk Anson. Teesta, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Ayuthia. for Asabau. Hovy Moh, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy.
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    187 8 Penang, 18th January. 1912 Bkkk cts. Soup pir catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 21 Steiy o Curry >Jeat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each id Tongue... 56 Feet 15 Ilea Ft... 3u Liver per patty 55 Pork Pork cattv 32 t'i*' s Head... yi 'longue 32 Mutton
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    832 9 Further Capital Required. An extraordinary general meeting of the members of the Merlimau Rubber Estates, Limited, was held at Winchester House. Old Broad street, E. C., on December 21. Mr. E. H. Sharp presided in the absence of the chairman. The Chairman said Your directors hare now called
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    Deportation for Lady Missionaries.
    2414 10 Protest in Supreme Court. The case of the two lady missionaries, named Molloy and Mis* Sear*, who were brought tr* Shanghai under an order from the Consul at Ichang, Mr. Hewlett, for deport tkm to Victoria, Australia, was brought up at the British Supreme Court on
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