Straits Echo, 6 August 1912

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    37 1 Straits Echo 12-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR eAST GENERALLY. VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 6th AUGUST, 1012.*.- Sn&le Copy. 10 cents. No* 1T&
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    THREE LONDON LETTERS.
    4876 2 {From Our Own Correspondent London, June 28th. The Prince of Aoe. The Prince of Wales’s eighteenth birthday was kept quietly at Windsor Castle. There was no official ceremonial, but there is to I» a coming of age party. Loyal subjects extended to his Royal Highness many happy
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      89 2 How a Great Reputation Was Won. You are not exp* riioentir when you f ako (’h ml«ei lain' e«lv for a *»l«l 1 its great re •i*a»i <• aml ex**rs n*u atlahla e* i-»l hi <l le «1« p- ude upon I i o«|ii fer adults a 1 rlnU-wn Hint
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      509 2 At the present day when fresh preparations for the care and preservation of the hair are constantly being brought forward it is impossible to lay tor> much stress on the fact that the only natural way to preserve and maintain the hair in a healthy condition is to wash the
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    THE SABATIER TRIAL.
    3908 3 Siivs the Straits Times of last Thursday There have been three notable cases in criminal jurisdiction in Singapore during the jast six years. The first was Drummer S»ndford, of the West Keut Regiment, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a comrade at. Tauglin, then
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    The Colour Bar.
    360 3 To THE EICfCK Ot TUB SIBAItS ECHO. Selangor, 31st July. j Dear Sir, It is a very long time since I "took the pleasure of addressing you but nevertheless I have been aud still am one of your most constant an 1 admiring readers. I was sorely
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    FRANCO PIPER’S OPINION.
    523 3 Mr. Franco Piper, who has Jatelv been fu.bll.ng an engagement at the Alhambra 1 heat re, Leicester Square, Loudon, and drawing eaormoin audiences, euiovs the distinction of being the World’s greatest i Banjo Juggler and Soloist He is assisted in bis performances by his wife, and how
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    "THE SIGN".
    733 4 [Thk Sion, by Mr§. Komilly Fedden. Macmillan’* Colonial Library.] This is a noteworthy first novel. If Mrs. Komilly Fedden had benu successful with the handling of her character* as with her descriptive passages “The Si.n” would have been a truly remarkable b ok. From the opening she interests
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    KUALA KANGSAR.
    321 4 I Echo Corrcu^ndenee Is: August. There was a grand dinner given at the Chinese Reading Room here on Wednesday night in honour of the birthday of Emperor Hon. Chiu of the Hau dynasty who was born 4669 years ago. lam informed that it wa* II :>n. Chiu who
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      380 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 4 p.m. on Thursday, the 8th inst. L. A. Coutieb BIGGS, Secretary. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, hereby invite separate tenders for the following works I. Construction of concrete
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      2418 4 aja are re SKIN DISEASES Overcome by the Wonder!nl Blood: Purifying Properties Of Dr. MORSE’S INDIAN ROOT PILLS. A person suffering from eruptions of the skin has much to endure. It is not merely the discomfiture and irritation and painful sensation, but life is made miserable by depression of spirits.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    29 5 YrtteU brom Agent» Due 4 Mi Vrlta 1' .1 >rt i’ Lmltrig Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo AG.ACo. 8th Aug A.G.ACo. 10th B M.AJo. 13th BM.ACo. 15th 1
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    SAILINGS.
    21 5 FomIi For Agent* Leave* A: my* Ltlla f* Alice Singapore Colonilto CuUmbo Smgapoiv A.G.ACo. A.O.ACo. n.VACo 11. M ACo Aug.
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    96 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION TRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum Outstation... Postage Extre. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 M CABLE ADDREBB ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone No*. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All bu*4n«M crxmunicationa should
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    HOLIDAY PHILOSOPHY.
    1263 6 It is not with us in Penang as with our fellow toilet's at Home. If they could, by means of some Aladdin's lamp or magic carpet, exchange lots with us, it is certain that for a time at least they would regard even our workadays as holidays, and
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    M. A. P.
    416 6 L pon Mr. Oliver Marks’ departure on leave, Mr. W. J. P. Hume, Federal Commissioner of Trade and Customs, will act as British Resident in Perak. Mr. A- M. Pountney, whose excellent work as Superintendent of the F. M. S. Census, is well known, has be°n appointed
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    PLANTERS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
    1123 6 Criticisms on Echo" Report. In the Klutnpur police court on Aug. Ist before Mr. Donaldson, Magistrate, with Mr. Noel Walker, Deputy public prosecutor, specially instructed to prosecute, three Europeans were charged with disorderly conduct in the local cinematograph on July 20th. The defendants were 11. G.
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    Wanted! A Reference.
    108 6 Will any reader who has an acquaintance with old Eugljsh poetry kindly locate for us the line And Chloe! Can fair Chloe also 8 It is thought to be by Dryden, Swift, or Pope; we fancy by one of the two first named. The referenoe is required
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    Motor Bus Accident.
    170 6 At the crossing of Burma, Larut and Anson Roads at about 6 p.m. on Sunday one of the red motor omnibuses from Batu Ferringhi just escaped what might have been a fatal accident, by the presence of mind of the driver (a Japanese). To avoid a motor
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    Klumpur’s Shame.
    374 6 Kuala Lumpur, 3rd August 1912. To rue Euitor of tiik Straits Echo. Pe:.av<j. Sir, May I ask you to kindly insert <n your valued paper the enclosed letter to the Ma’ay Mail”, which they, for reasons best known to themselves, have refrained from publishing. It is in connection
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      157 6 FRED LANDER, TURF ACCOUNTANT. HAS OPENED HIB BOOK ON THE TAIPING RACES. FIRST DAY, AUGUST I3TH. Trebles 1,000 to 30 on Races 1, 3 7. Trebles 500 to 15 on Races 1, 4 SI 7. Double Events Straight Out on All Events. All communications Must Be addressed to HEAD OFFICE:
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      MAJORITY, 26.
      46 7 (Reuter.) London, August 2. Despite the all-night sitting the Unionists reassembled in force at the first opportunity of a snap division on the question of prorelure. The Government majority was onlv 26. There were shouts of Saved by the Irish again and counter cheers.
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      Canadians in London.
      269 7 (Reuter Discussions Completed. Loudon, August 2. Mr. R. L. Borden, the Canadian Premier, will complete his discussions with the Imperial Government in a few days and return to Canada at the end of August. The discussion has been exhaustive on the question of defence generally and on
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      France and Russia.
      65 7 (Reuter.) Loudon, August 2. M Poincare, the French Minister, starts for Russia on August 4. It is announced in Paris that there have been conversations between the chiefs of the French and Russian staffs with tli3 object of placing on a more precise basis the military convention
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      Lloyd George Thanked.
      63 7 (Rev ter.) Hague, August 5. At tho Pensions Congress a letter from Mr. Lloyd George was read, sympathising *itli Old Age Pensions movement in HolUnd&nd dwelling on its benefits in Great Britain. The motion was carried with enthusiasm to send a telegram to Mr. Lloyd Oeorge from
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      Rumoured Cabinet Changes.
      234 7 (Reuter.) Lpndon, August 5. The Times has reason tp believe that changes in the Ministry are pending involving a by-election in Scotland 1 hire are rumours that the Master of Elibank ls relinquishing his duties. It is possible that Lord Gladstone, who has just arrived •o Fngland
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      The Army and Wireless.
      34 7 (Reuter.) London, August 5. ,i :ir Office h'M appointed a Cotn,j of officers t«> consider, it is expected, a PD»c*tiou of the laUst developments of the needs of the army.
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      PLAGUE AT LIVERPOOL.
      24 7 Reuter.) London, August 5. A case of plague took place at Liverpool in a boy, aged seven. The origin is unknown.
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      The Sugar Industry.
      221 7 (Reuter.) London, August 2. The Greenock sugar industry is described as being in consternation over the Government decision to withdraw from the Sugar Convention, and savs that this will mean ruin to the country which will be swamped by bounty-fed sugar. The confectioners are generally complaisant as
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      Germany and Wireless.
      62 7 (Reuter) London, August 4. In view of the linking up of the possessions in the Pacific by wireless thus rendering Germany independent of foreign cables, a company with a capital of .£660,00) has been formed in Berlin to erect large stations iu New Guinea, Samoa, Marshall Islands
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      Krupps' Centenary.
      69 7 (Reuter.) Essen, August 4. The celebrations in connection with the centenary of Krupps were inaugurated by a meeting of 821 long-servica employers. Krupp von Bohlenkalbach, the head of the firm, paid an eloquent tribute to Germany’s first, workman emperor. An old foreman replied, eulogising the company. 71,000 will
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      Christinassy Weather.
      111 7 Reuter London, August 4. Tho weather reports at the beginning of the holiday mouth is of a Christmassy character. It is the coldest August for the past half century. The Grampians are snow-clad. Haymakers at Stainmore and Cumberland are having a snow-balling match. Sharp frosts of even seven
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      Franco-Russian Convention.
      110 7 (Reuter.) London. Augud 5. Comment on the Franco-Russian Naval Convention of August 2 is crystallising into the speculation as to how it will affect the Mediterranean and whether it provides for the co-oper tion of tho Russian He t in the Black Sea in certain eventualiti s. The
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      Storms and Floods.
      51 7 Reuter.) London, August 5. Storms and floods took place yesterday many being drowned. A cutter with 23 bov scouts rn 1 other passengers on board capsized off Shepp’y. Nine scouts were drowned. The coast guards rescued the others. Four bov scouts weie drowned while bathing at Kottingdean,
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      BOMB EXPLOSION.
      29 7 Reuter.) Salonika, August 2.Two bombs exploded at the market at Kochaua and killed two Jews, four Moslems and thirty-two Bulgars. Three Moslems aud eleven Bulgars were wounded.
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      Havre Strike.
      17 7 (Reuter.) Havre, August 5. The seimea recognising the hopelessness of the strike have resumed work.
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      Aeronautics.
      97 7 (Reuter.) London, August 3. An English airman Mooihouse and two passen ers crossed the Channel from Dovai to Ashford in an aeroplane built to carry five people. It was smashed while Lading. A tree was uprooted but the occupants were not injured. Moorhouse travelled 140 miles in two hours.
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      Alleged Spies Again.
      85 7 (Reuter.) London, August 5. The Lokalanzeiger states that five English yachtsmen have been arrested on suspicion. Two landed and photographed the new torpedo shooting stands. The yacht was searched and many photographic plates of harbours were found. London, August 6. It is alleged that the English spies
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      Russia and China.
      55 7 Reuter Peking, August 5. China has agreed to the Russian demands regarding the killing of Russian Mussulmans at Khotan on July 15. A Prefect and a Magistrate were dismissed, also the officer responsible for the trial in open court of the Russian Consul. The Chinese local officials
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      To Nominate Roosevelt.
      44 7 (Reuter.) Chicago, August 5. Fo ty-seven states are sending delegates to the National Progressive Convention, which opeus to-day, for the purpose of nominating Mr. Roosevelt. There are many women delegates and the Suffragists wdl take an important part in the proceedings
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      Mr. MacCallum Scott M.P.
      113 7 On July 11th iu the House of Commons Mr. MacCallum Scott asked about the nw. job of Secretary f< r Indian Students*’, instituted bv the India <’ouncil. He also calle 1 attention to t!i« ffeners of A S P Gardiner at Singapre. aud asked what would
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      Outside.
      40 7 Th? following articles will ba found on our outside pages Page 2 —Three London Letters. 3.—The Sabatier Trial. The Colour Bar. 4 “The Sign”. Kuila Kangsar. B.—Cricket. League Football. P. C. C. Tennis. KingEdwa'd Memorial. Telegrams. 1°.—Mr. Mrs. Pinkney.
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      July Rubber Crops.
      16 7 11 s. Gula-Kalumpong Rubier E-tates, Ltd. r9,4<X> Padiiug Jawa Rubber Estate, Ltd... 8,233
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      Tin and Rice Quotations.
      62 7 The following business in tin has Veen done to-day:— Peuang Penang Tin Exchange, 6j tons at $100.15 Eastern Smelting Co., £0 100.75 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 100 100.62’ Total 156] tons. Tin is quoted in Lon lon to-day at ~£202 ss. cash and .£199 10s. three
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      SPORT.
      32 7 Langford beats McVea. (Reuter.) Sydney, August 3. Sain Langford beat McVea on points in a twenty-round match. Langford claims the championship of the world in view of Jack Johnson’s reported retirement.
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      English Cricket.
      46 7 (Reuter.) London, August 3. Kent beat Essex by an innings and 144 runs. k Hampshire beat Leicestershire by 9 wickets. Sussex beat Somerset by 89 mns Surrey beat Worcestershire by ten wickets. J The following matches were drawn Yorkshire vs. Worcestershire, Australians vs. Derbyshire.
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      Seventh Test Match.
      73 7 (Reuter.) London, August 5. The seventh test match between Australia and South Africa wa3 played in sbowerv weather. South Africa scored 266 for 8, Nourse contributing 61 towards this total. Ho cket —A hockey match was played on the Esplanade on Saturday evening between the P. C.
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      The Assizes.
      347 7 In the case iu which Tio Bong Kee j who was charged with (l) forgery aud j (2) using as genuine a false document and’Hadji Mat Samuu charged with using as genuine a false document, the jury withI out hearing the defence returned a verdict lof not guilty
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      Motor Fatalits.
      120 7 Between the h'un of 5 and 5.30 on Si f urday evening a fatal motor accident took place at Western Road, near the Cemetery. Several Hindu cooL’es were returning from the quirrv and a woman among them tried to cross the road just, as Mr. Chung Thye Chong’s
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      TO-DAY’S RUBBER MARKET.
      27 8 London, August 6. (By Courtesy of Messrs. Bous id &Co 1 Plantation Para, Ist Late crepe 10L Para to arrive -frf. 9 Market steady.
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      Mills Trophy.
      16 8 Krho S/tecial Singapore, August 2. Shooting for the Mills Trophy (August) Singapore scored 168.
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      Singapore Share Market.
      23 8 (.Echo S/secia/.') Singapore, August 2. Messrs. Fraser A Co’s report states that business is limited and chiefly confined to rubber.
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      Land Arbitration Case.
      167 8 (Echo S/tecia/.') Klumpur, August 2. Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith gave judgment in the land arbitration case. Government recently reacquired an area of about 3,000 sq ft., supposed to be for town-pjanning improvements in Ampang Road. They hare since sold part to tho Hongkong Bank and the remainder
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      Chinese and Tibetans.
      54 8 (Reuter.) Simla, August 3. Fighting continues at Lhassa where the Chinese repulsed a Tibetan attack in the Tratchi Monastery and secured much supplies. They are greatly encour by ti 1 news of the departure from huan lt>: week of a relieving force wl hopes t. arrive in
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      Turkish Troubles.
      279 8 (Reuter.) Oa Tk* Frostier. Celt in je, August 5. There was fighting on the Turco-Monte-negrin frontier between the guards yesterday evening. It lasted till late in the evening. The Montenegrins allege that the Turks were the aggressors. The Montenegrins stormed the Turkish entrenchment and fifty Turks were killed.
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      LATE EMPEROR OF JAPAN.
      87 8 (Renter.) Ikiiaa Cowrt klMriuf. Simla, August 3. three weeks full court mourning has >u ordered in India owing to the death of Emperor of Japan. My FriMi u 4 Ally. he House of Commons’ message to the :g in regard to the death of the Emperor
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      Athletics.
      55 8 Renter.) London, August 2. Lord Desborough presided at a meeting of prominent athletic people in London. It was resolved to raise a fund with a view to worthy British representation at the Olympiad at Berlin and to endeavour to secure a joint empire team. The speakers were of opinion
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      Home Rule.
      59 8 (Renter.) London, August 2. The Times, referring to the meetings which have been arranged in Ulster at the end of September culminating in a demonstration at Belfast, says that Mr. B. Law had revealed the significance of the meetings, namely that Ulster would not wait two years for
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      Taking No Risks.
      50 8 (Reuter.) London, August 2. There was an all-night sitting in the House of Commons in the committee stage of the Finance Bill. The debate was adjourned to noon, Government took no risks as to attendance. A division at 4.30 a.m. gave the Ministerialists a majority of 111.
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      Turco-Italian War.
      37 8 (Reuter.) London, August 2. In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, replying to Mr. Noel Buxton, said that the Italian occupation of the Aegean Islands must occasion considerable discussion when the war is over.
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      Dr. G. E. Morrison.
      46 8 {Reuter.) Important New Appointment. Peking, August 2. Dr. G. E. Morrison, the Peking corres- < mdent of the Times, has accepted the post Political Adviser to the President of the uese Republic for a period of five years. begins his duties in October.
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      SHIPPING.
      249 8 Rio*.—The s.s. Erinpura, the s.s. Jelunga and the i s. Zira discharged 14,749, 2,367 and 5,010 bags of rice respectively. The B I. Royal Packet s.s. Teesta is ex- pected to arrive on Thursday morning at 6 a m. from Negapatam and sail the same afternoon at 4 p
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      FASHIONABLE WEDDING.
      63 8 (Renter.) London, August 3. Great public interest was taken in the wedding of the Marquis of Anglesey and Lady Majorie Manners. There was a brilliant and picturesque ceremony at St. Peter's Eaton Square. The wedding presents were magnificent, including those from Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary
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      Ships' Boats.
      29 8 (Reuter.) London, August 3. The Board of Trade had appointed a cominittee to advise on the methods of stowing, launching and propelling ships’ boats and kindred matters.
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      Kid McCoy Bailed.
      18 8 (Reuter.) London, August 3. Kid McCoy has been let on on a bail of £3,000.
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      General Sir N. Lyttelton.
      26 8 (Reuter.) London, August 3. General the Hon. Sir Neville Lyttelton has been appointed Governor of Chelsea in succession to Sir George White.
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      Lloyd George’s Campaign.
      29 8 (Reuteif.) London, August 3. Mr. Lloyd George will inaugurate the land campaign in the Eastern Counties. Liberal Federation meetings will be held at Peterborough in October.
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      Foreigners and American Territory.
      170 8 (Reuter.) Washington, August 3. The Senate has adopted a resolution by Mr. Lodge demanding the exclusion of foreign corporations from the acquisition of territory in America. The debate was heated and was held behind closed doors owing to the delicacy of the diplomatic questions involved. The
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      Daily Mail Correspondent Arrested.
      70 8 {Reuter.) Lisbon, August 3. By order of the military authorities the Police searched the residence of Miss Oram, correspondent of the Daily Mail. Despite the protest of the Secretary of the British legation. Miss Oram was arrested. The British Minister has interviewed the Portuguese Foreign Minister
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      New Zealand's Governor.
      22 8 {Reuter.) London, August 3. It is reported that Lord Liverpool will succeed Lord Islington as Governor of New Zealand.
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      Lord Stradbroke.
      39 8 {Reuter.) London, August 3. Lord Stradbroke, who was operated on ten days ago for abscess and septic fever following typhoid caught in Egypt on bis return from Uganda and the Soudan, >® now better though still very ill.
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      London Strike.
      27 8 (Reuter.) London, August 3. The King has contributed £5OO and the Queen -£lOO towards the Women's and Children’s Fund in connection with the dock strike.
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    FIXTURES.
    59 7 To-dat. 24th Day of 6th Moon. Volunteer Maxim aud Femr Secti« ns. League Football Cre»c *nt vt. P. F. Free School. Rand, Golf Club, 6 pm. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala b angsir Road. Straits Ciaem itograpb, Penang Road. Alatsuo s Japanese Cinematograph, PeuaDg Road. To-morrow. 25th Dar of 6th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    37 7 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outward. Homeward j Aemye 8 Aug. I Delta 10 Aug. Iruha 22 j Arcadia 23 Fx?ra Service. Outward Homeward. C ylon 9 Aug. I Pera 10 Aug l a!ma 13 Candia 30
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    CRICKET.
    1262 8 PENANG vs. PERAK. About 9 a.in. yesterday it appaared as if belong looked-for rmteh between Penang and Perak was not likely to take place as the sky was overcast and rain began to fall. Fortunately for both players and spectators the rain soon ceased and a fine day’s cricket
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    League Football.
    926 8 P. S. A. A. rs. E. A. C. On the Free School ground on Friday evening these teams net to play off their League fixture. Mr. T. J. Williams officiated as a referee. The teams lined up as follows P. S. A. A. Goal Goh Sam Eong; Bucks,
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    P. C. C. Tennis.
    294 8 Following were the results of the ties played on Friday, 2nd instant: Double Handicap B. Hall A Laws beat Drummond A Sharp 6—4, 6—4. Mixed Double Handicap. Mr. A Mrs. Dunn beat Miss Pritchard A Laidlaw 6—3, 6—2. Mr. A Mrs. McDonald beat Mrs. Phillips A
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    King Edward Memorial.
    151 8 l Further subscriptions from Chines* Indies. 1 Total sum previously acknowledged $11,440,00 k i The following subscriptions have since been received: Mrs. Ong Kim Neoh 500 Mrs. Suan Neoh 500 Mrs Tan Geok Beng 20.00 •j Mrs Lim Mah Seang 10.00 1 Mr?. Tan Kheam Hock 10.00
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      49 8 Ab*t Ce fc lom< Good Aific*. Don t trifle with a cold is good advice for prudent men and women. It may be vital a Si!?*- iBnothiQ g better than Chamberlain a Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. It is safe For sale by all Dispensaries and
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      49 8 i k*® ot h er preparations of Copaiba and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or duiturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patient even after lengthened treatment. Trials by the Medical I Profession eohcited. Samples free on appliation to any of the chief Penang Chemists
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      38 8 The Best Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Cba®‘ berlain’s Pain Balm and bound on over the affected parts is superior to a plaster costs only one tenth as much. For sale T *U Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      290 9 Kalmoa, Dut. s.s, 370, Ris, 2nd Aug, Edi, Ist Aug., Gen. H. L. A Co. Chantaboon, Ger. s.s, 20', Sachse, 2nd Aug., Langkat, Ist Aug, Gen.—E. S Co., Ltd. Hotorua, Br. s.s., 550, Bell, 2nd Aug., Tongkah, Ist Aug., Gen.-E. S. Co., Ltd. T»ra, Br. ss 3,651, Syminers, 3rd
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      49 9 6th August Tong Chuan, for Alor Star (Kedah). [sabcll for Alor Star (Kedah). Ban Whatt Soon, for Paugkalan Braadan Indragiri, for Deli and Batu Bahra. Omapere for Port Swettenham and Singa pore. Hebe, for Teluk Anson. Pangkor, for Bindings and Sitiawan. Klang, for Port Swettenham and Sin japore
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    128 9 Ps.ianj. 6ra Auoust. (By courtesy of the Charter od Hank.) jontlnn, Demand Bauk 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4^ 3 Credit 2/4«» 3 Documentary.. 2/4J£ eicutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 17 5$ .embay, Demand Bans 174$ Mon!mein, Demand Bank 17>J 4 3 days' B>ehr Private
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    217 9 Q-old Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no slock White Pepper 35 50 sales Trang Pepper 23 75 sale* Cloves 35. —nominal Mace 12 >—tellers Pickings 110— tales Nutmegs llOs. 26. —buyers No. 1 8 2J saleSugar < 2 810 sal (.Basket b.l 5 buyers Copra (mixed) 10. —buyers C Tahbun
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      827 9 The Insular Life Assurance Co., LIMITED. CAPITALT Ps. 500,000. Head Office: 25, Market Street, Manilla]P. I. LEON MOOSER Esq., Managing Director. Policies Unconditional and Incontestable. Special Features, Disability,” and “Return Premium CE.usos.” -NO OTHER COMPANY OFFER THESE ADVANTAGES." "STRICT GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION." For further information apply to: TIANG LEE Co., General
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      72 9 THIS 13 IT! Waterbary's Metabolized Cod Liver Oil C o in v o i! n d T.UiIELIhIS ODORLESS- 1 Lli The latest scientific pre 'r parauen of COD LIVEU OIL. Doe* All that is j claimed fer it and super sedei the oid fa^hiailed emulsions which upset '|i I? •Lostomacn.
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      515 9 4 new day dawns at last for Ike sick and suffering. Li.'e is a constant struggle against Oxygen deficiency. When t ne is ill his system h short of Oxygen. Oxypathor is a little instrument that supplies tho Oxygen and speedily, safely and surely restores health. It is the only
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    Mr.& Mrs. Pinkney.
    1535 10 Mr. Mrs. Pinkney. On July 28 Mr. and Mrs. R. Pinkney were entertained at dinner by the Perak Jubilee Lodg', of which Wor. Bro. Pinkney is past master. Thirty-two brethren and visitors were there in addition to the ladies who graced the proceedings with the charm of tbeir piesence. After
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      373 10 Dr. Friedlaender testifies that iiftiioflan exerts a favourable influence in removing complications and haemorrhage; also more rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by it than by any other preparation of Sandalwood oil etc. CieANSe YO'JR BLOOD with GRIMAULT oc. C o s SARSAPARILLA The original •«> saparilla, recotn* mended for
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      892 12 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Utc of Dr. AUca 8 Co., Pkt, 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free BMIDINO AT So. 21 a, Penang Road. A tar 4oots from tkc EuUrt i>4 Oriental Hold. Khoo Buan Phuan •CHOP Gim Moh, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Tin Miners, Advaneers and Genera Goods
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