Straits Echo, 6 August 1914

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    36 1 Straits Echo rMLV CUROKKLfc Oi' EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GS? U.Y VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, THURSDAY, 6tn AUGUST, 1914. Sir.jlc Copy, 10 tonli No. 179
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    The Charterhouse.
    1103 3  -  (By Losdos Lad.) There is a talk of reforming tne Charterhouse. At such a threat ghosts will surely walk, and many good men turn in their graves, Thackeray not last amoDg them. For us, aud for Americaus in particular, Colonel Newcome is the most real of all the
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    Service and Sacrifice.
    879 3 On every side of life strength is bought bv sacrifice, and by sacrifice alone. In tbe spiritual, the moral, and the physical world, the truth i 9 taught by divines, by philosophers, by physiciaus. It is taught by historians also in the sphere of national life. The
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    The One Way.
    240 3 To Master Rheuxat sx. There are still some people who imagine that Rheumatism can be cured bj embrocations, and outward applications, overlooking the fact that the trouble is tooted in the blood. It follows, therefore, that it can be treated successfully only by cleansing and enriching the
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      237 3 E. O. Hotel. -:o:« SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY CJ CAT UR DA’ NIKKO PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO. Snapshots of the PENANG RAGES TAKEN BY US Are Now on Sale. Visitor* should inspect our Stock of Curios at cur BRANCH STORE, 56. BEACH STREET. K. S. OKANIWA, Proprietor. TIANC JOO CO., PENANG IPOH.
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      56 3 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain’s Colic, Cbolera and Diarrhoea v because it relieves cramps in the stomach and intestinal pains quicker than any preparation they on compound. It can be bought from any chemist. A bottle will keep for years, and no home ie complete without it. For
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      536 3 PENANG CRICKET CLUB. rpHE FOLLOWING P.C.C. PEBENJL 'I URKS have b“*»n dniwn for redetrp- tion on Hist AugU't, 1914. after which date tbev will c«»a*« to bear in'er^st. No« 3. 8. 2ft. 21. 30. 41. 42, 49. 61, 91, 98.100,111.115, 131. 140. 141, 142. 1.9, 166. W. HAMILTON. 30-5-14 367
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      78 4 Taroba, Hr. 5.?., 3,657, AJdenbronke, Aug 6. 51 dm?, Ju y '29, Gen.— H. L. A Co. Panrjkor, Hr. s 91, Ctswell, Aug. 6, Biuhu Dutob, Aug. 5, Gen. E. S. Co., Ltd. Hebe, Hr. s.s., 316, Scott, Au G. T* luk Ant-on, Aug. 5. Gen.—A. G- Co. Alma,
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      DEPARTURES.
      70 4 August G. Leona Ho, for Alor Star (Kedah). Perak, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca, Vary, for Tongkab, Ropah, Renoug, Victoria Point, Mergui ar.d Tavoy. Taroba, for Port Swetteubam and Singapore. Qlenfa.llt.ch, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Kanat,av)a Afaru, for Singapore, China and Japan. Ava ye*, for
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      MAILS CLOSE
      229 4 For Alor Star (Redah)—Per Ngi Thye, to-morrow, 7 a in. T. Sernawp, Segli and Olebleh—Per Atjeh, to-morrow, 11 am. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt and via Brindisi for Europe etc.—Per Devanha, Bth instant, 3-30 p m. By Train. Federated Malay States, Malacca, Jobore, Singapore and Hongkong, 7-15
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 4 Penang, August 6. (By rourlesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, D -mand Bank 2/3 4 months’ Bight Bank 2/4 m 3 Credit 2/4^l 3 Documentary 2/4j| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 175* Bombay, Demand Bank 174 j Moulmein. Demand Hank 173 J 3 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    197 4 Gold L**af ...964 40 Black Pepper 16.50 buyers White Pepper 26 30 buyere Traug Pepper 19 no stock Cloves 50 nom. Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 85. —sellers Nutmegs 110 23 —nominal r No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar 2 5.50 sales Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 9.65 buyers Tahbun...
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    MARKET PRICES.
    199 4 i! Penang, August 6 Bkkk— I Soup per catty 20 Roast 85 j Steaks 35 Stew or Curry Meat 21 Rump Steak 35 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 50 Lirer per catty 4) Fobk— Pork per catty 38 Pig's Head M M 22 Feet
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    15 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Sarvic Onmw Homcwakb J7-nr*~y Auc Pmnnka a Aug aX20 iMta *2
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    Ancient Beauties of Peking.
    1378 5 > A Visit to the Peihai (Nobtii Sea) Pare. (From Our Own ~omtpsudent Pekug. July 19. By siQCfiou of the President, the Peihai Park, winch was to: in rly a iorbidden ground, lias been opened to the geu rai public, lu the tame way as the
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    The Chin Chew Question.
    701 5 (To the Editor of the S.F.P \Ve are asked to publish the following letter Sir, —I read with much interest the correspondence contained in your issue of even date from the pen of the late chairman of the Straits M.S.G and I am contributing this with
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    95 6 fubliihed daily (except Sunday* and public holidays) AT TRI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. rates. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLB ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 580 Printing Department 343 N B All buaincM •enunaniettioiia ahavld
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    COLOSSAL CONFIDENCE.
    1158 6 One would have thought that after Sir Edward Grey’s pronouncement in Parliament Germany would have hesitated long before she forced Great Britain into a war, but apparently we reckoned without her colossal confidence, which some prefer to call by a harsher name. For years she has been preparing
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    Unrest in Borneo.
    140 6 The Borneo situation still develops. Controleur Laverman’s wife is now safe in Pontianak. She arrived there in night attire. Sergeant Knippers and three wounded Javanese soldiers have also arrived. Harbour Master Simons arrived escorting Mevrow Laverman. The enemy is now situated in force at Penite a place
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    Outward P. & O. Mail.
    33 6 Outward P. O. Mail. T:;e H. M. 8. Himalaya, haring passed Sabang at 1 a.m. to-day, is expected to arrive here at 10 p.m. to-day and will leave for Singapore and China at'midnight.
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    THE WAR.
    1192 6 INVASION OF BELGIUM. KING’S MESSAGE TO THE NAVY. THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. (Reuter,) Brussels, August 5. I The King, in addressing the Chamber of Deputies, said If we have to resist the invasion of our soil we are armed and ready and will make the greatest sacrifices. One 1 duty
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      156 6 ■'l£. N r -A.. i,. rfY V.' SALE PROCEEDING. War seldom enters but where wealth allures. He who buys now, the best advantage secures. A huge stock of Gent's Waterproofs JUST ARRIVED All garments are made with Sewn Seams throughout, SATISFACTION FULLY GUARANTEED. I’rice from $9 each upward. Syces cape,
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    IPOH AND THE CRISIS.
    578 7 CHINESE CONSUL PROMISES SUPPORT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipob, August 5 At au interview between the Resident of Perak to day and the Chinese Consul at Singapore the Chinese Consul promised to do all m his power to prevent any disturbances amongst mining coolies. Goverament Help.
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    English Cricket.
    25 7 (Reuter.) Loudon, August 6. Essex defeated Derbyshire at Derby by an tunings and 131 runs. mGloucestshire defeated Somerset at Bristol by one wicket.
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    Outside.
    140 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page aud Sacrifice. s—Ancient Beauties of Peking. The Chin Chew Question. B—M. SV. R.: Battalion Rifle Association. To the Shwedagon. 10—The Ambition of Prussia: What it Means to England. F.M.S. Government to Buy Tin Tension Relieved in Kinta. Rangoon
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    WAR ITEMS.
    410 7 Many German merchantmen are now putting in at Sabang. Two thousand projectiles have just been taken in at the Batavia forts. Another detachment of Malay States Guides arrived by special train last evening. According to the Sumatra Papers the German warship Geier has arrived at Tandjong Priok. The
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    German Naval Growth.
    395 7 About the most remarkable feature of German Navy Estimates, and the best index to the growth of Gerxiauy’s actual strength at sea, is the rapid increase in expenditure on “keeping ships in commission.” The amount has practically doubled iu seven years. The total votes in 1908 amounted
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    MALAYA SECURE.
    920 7 INDUSTRIAL DANGER PROVIDED FOR. Says Tuesday’s Straits Times We are authorised to state that the Government has had under very careful consideration every phase of the industrial position in Malaya, due to the closing of the metal and other markets in Loudon, and steps have been taken which
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    FRANCE’S NORTHERN FRONTIER.
    729 7 In sensational article published by the Matin of Sept, last M. Henri Berenger, the Senator, has raised doubts as to the security of the northern frontier against attack by way of Belgium and Luxemburg. General Pedoya, Deputy for Ariege, has declared that M. Berenger’s cry of alarm
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    The Mediterranean Fleet.
    119 7 A recent issue of the Navy League Journal printpd the following constitution of the British fDet in the Mediterranean to whose movements reference is made in the cables to-day: Second Battle-Cruiser Squadron. —Inflexible (flag), Indefatigable, Indomitable. First Cruiser Squadron. —Defence (flag)» Black Prince, Duke of Edinburgh, Warrior
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    COLONIAL GOVERNORS’ POWERS.
    564 7 Sydney, July 10. The full text of Mr. Harcourt’s dispatch to Sir William Ellison-Macartney, the Governor, regarding the Tasmanian consti- tutional crisis has been published here. It is to the effect that the Governor has no power to impose conditions upon a new Ministry—Sir William insisted that
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      353 7 NOTICE Orders are now being booked for Tara Rubber Seeds from sixteen years old trees, with a guarantee of 75% germination. Price 51.50 per It'oo packed in bags and $2 packed in boxes F. O. B. or F. O. R. Teluk Anson. Delivery commencing from September 19'4 MANAGER Cicely Rubber
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    M. S. V. R.
    2251 8 BATTALION RIFLE A-SO.TATION. Priit Multi K»!i Lwpvr. I’KIZES AND SURPRISES. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, August 4 The tiret annual prize meeting of the Kuala Lumpur branch of the recently constituted Battalion Kiilj Association was oue of the p.easantebt ami most successful, but by no
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    To the Shwedagon.
    130 8 Up from green heights of p*l m and flowering shrub You fl nsr your slender spire, from Be e girg Bowl To Lotus Bud and jewelled Hti, heedless Of mortal hopes, of mortal fears. Faint as a shadow in the mist of dawn Burning, pure gold, against,
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    FIXTURES.
    88 8 To- DAT. 15th Dav of 6th Moon Maxim Section, Gun Drill. Penang Volunteers B Compauy Drill. Cadets, Company Drill Free School, 4 p m P. L R. C Riflj Range, 4 p.m. Crown Cinema, Chulia Street. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph, KuiU Kaugsar Road. To-moruow. 16th Day
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      10 8 For Chil'jran’a Wood»? Owt k Ht Night, C»re la. 6d
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    The Ambition of Prussia.
    643 10 WHAT ir MEANS TO ENGLAND. Value or Sea Power A wldwr, who b* ara a household name throughout the world, and who is charged with an impo r tant mission bj his Government, has given me his views on the int?rnation.il situation: “lam astonished,” be Bud.
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    Band Programme.
    192 10 Friday, Augutt 7. Esplanade, 6 to 7 p m. 1 Overtuio Poet aud Peasant... Suppe 2 Gavotte Amors Liebcspfeil Frhdemann. 3 Waltz Jolly Good Fellows Wollstcdt 4 M zurla Tatiterin Mallstein 5 Match Los Soldats Qui Pat sent Ccsta Saturday, August 8. Golf Club, .*-45 to 7-15 fm.
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    How to Grow Old.
    616 10 A gn'leman from San Francisco has been telling the First International New Thought Convention bow to attain eternal youth. The report of his f-paech is a trifle vague, but it would seem that the ora'or proposes to abolish death. At a date not specified, but well
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    F.M S. Government to Buy Tin.
    308 10 Tension Relieved in Kinta. From a purely local point of view far and away the most important news to-day, says Tuesday’s T.O.if., is the announcement by the Government that the High Commissioner has arranged with tbe B‘raits Trading Company to purchase tiu until further
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      160 11 BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. THE KING i' CM 9f v w tm rife li#l •vv> -U--rpi -KEastr.-.-aEss --JERK er^. 1. IU 1 ’**7" u At Bio sins cpp proprietors of beg to inform the Public that duringthe present crisis in order to properly controlthe MILK supply, they will sell
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      1502 12 Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s special mim. O.V.G. Whisky. SARHUmS. BUTTERY B C AOENTB FOB PENANG F. M. S. DAVID COKSAR 8 SON'S Well-Known Extra Navy Canvas, No. 0. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co. INTERNATIONAL Rubber Congress and Exhibition, BATAVIA, 1914. Congress: 7 —September, 21 1914. Exhibition: Bih September to lOth October,
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