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Title Section21 1904-01-01 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. *l5 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 1. Penang, Friday, Ist January, 1904. No. 28.21 words
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Article138 1904-01-01 1 I I Birins. Ma&kiaues, Deaths: I.i.uino Articles t'nfreut Topics upue Coin 11« Strait!* Bar 'flu* Dollar Difficulty ’flu* Situation France anti Siam Ol&Rßspondence Public Ojnttivn) About Lepers A Member of tile Legislative Council for Penang Chinese The Fluttering Nonhit <)UTPOUTS: Perak Selangor Malacca Pahang Miscellaneous Reports Cricket P. Pepper138 words
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Advertisement165 1904-01-01 1 r y 6 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION 1 I published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe* y y a,l d contains the latest local and States News originally published >\ in the daily issue as well as all important news from various parts of165 words
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(28th December.) Current Topics.
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Article366 1904-01-01 1 If Russia has not during tin* last few months been doing her best to keep herself nominally in the right by pro- Yoking Japan to declare war. her diplomatic action has been carried on much less astutely than usual. The reassuring statements; tat have appeared from time to366 words
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Article657 1904-01-01 1 < x the principle that there must Im* Mime fire, or at all events a few sparks, where there is smoke, we think .no iii \vs published in our last issue respecting I l 'reach aggression ai or near Hat taiuhong, while needing continuation is nevertheless very657 words
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Article2056 1904-01-01 1 lenang vs. Perak (From Our Special Correspondent.) Excellent weather and a capital attendance of residents and visitors favoured the opeuiug of this much looked forward to fixture, although considerable regret was expressed as to the late arrival of the Penangites, more osjtecially as the Swettenhatu Cricket Trophy was of2,056 words
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Advertisement99 1904-01-01 1 The Straits Echo, £3 a, (T v :-IK < >■ .W'i, 1 WAjJfc. m r=\ W M J list ice satisfies everybody, and .justice .«'.one, Km, Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except- Sundays.) AT TilK CRITERION PRESS, LI., No. *2«t» ltoaoh Shoot. 1*011:1114 IMUCK DAILY, LOCAL fct* per annum.99 words
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Article470 1904-01-01 2 Penang vs. Perak. Although rain unfortunately stopped cricket, it was not so with football, and at about ten minutes past five a large and representative audience was present to watch and criticise on one of the most interesting Inter-Settlement “sucker” matches yet played. The odds on Perak were two470 words
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Article1526 1904-01-01 3 P. O. Annual Meeting. A special telegram, dated London 12th Dec., to the Ceylon Observer reports that at the annual meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Company, Sir Thomas Sutherland, referring to the removal of the passenger surtax said he anticipated further sacrifice of revenue in this direction. Unless compensated1,526 words
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Article44 1904-01-01 3 A Deli paper reports that pepper is going down slow ly and steadily in price, buyers now offering f-32. and sellers, in face of poorer demand and larger crop, seem more inclined to sell at lower rates than they have been holding for.44 words
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Article674 1904-01-01 3 The Bear now knows that he can pause no more; lie’s got to back down quickly or act. H. F. the Officer Administering the Government Ims appointed the HOll.O. YV. 8., Kynnerslev, c.m.g., to be his Deputy at Singapore during 11. E’s. absence in Penang. _4 We beg to acknowledge,674 words
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Article51 1904-01-01 4 Great American Politician has Audience of the Pope. Cubleneu'g Special Service.) Rohm*, 15th Dec.—William J.llrvan, twice the Democratic candidate for PreKident of the United State», had an audience with the Pope today. The audience was arranged through the American Minister here. The Pontiff and Bryan conversed for some(Cubleneu'g Special Service.) - 51 words
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Article, Illustration951 1904-01-01 4 The Viceroy’s Cup Favourite Wins by a Neck. The Viceroy’s Cup—A Cup value £l<*S presented by H. E. the iceroy, and Es. 27,000 from the Fund. The Cup and Its. 20,000 to t he winner, Rs 5,000 to the second and Its. 2,000 to the third. For951 words
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Article585 1904-01-01 4 Japan Pressing for a Reply from the Drowsy Bear. Ominous Signs on Political Horizon. [Urutcr s Srrrirr) Loudon, 24th Doc.—The Standard's correspondent wires from 1 °kio that after the last conference between Baron Nomura (the Minister for Foreign Affairs) and Baron Rosen (tlie Russian Minister at Tokio) the[Urutcr s Srrrirr) - 585 words
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Article54 1904-01-01 5 Singapore v. Selangor. K. Lumpur, 28th Dec. —In the cricket match played here between Singapore and Selangor, Singapore won by seven runs within four minutes ol the time for drawing stumps Singapore made H 7 in the first innings and 85 in the second, Selangor’s score being 115 first54 words
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Article25 1904-01-01 5 Singapore v. Selangor. K. Lumpur, 28ili Dec.—Singapore was successful in the football match against Selangor, beating the visiting team by two goals to nil.25 words
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Article232 1904-01-01 5 The Situation in Manchuria. (It entry x Service.) London, 27th Dec. —The Russian Press is showing alarm at the increasing numbers and activity of the bands of Hunhuses in Manchuria. These bands are well armed and overrun the country, terrorising and pillaging the inhabitants. The Russian troops(It entry x Service.) - 232 words
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Article72 1904-01-01 5 1 Recognised by Great Britain. (Reuter s Service.) 3«>th Dec.—Great Britain has recognised the new Republic of ijjitnama. [This should increase the discomfiture of the Colombian Government which has threatened to invade and punish Panama because of its revolt against the authority of the bungling Central Government. In consequence(Reuter s Service.) - 72 words
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Article102 1904-01-01 5 Suspicious Deputation to Russia. {Renter's Service.) London, 28th Dec.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Mail reports that a deputation from the Dalai Laina of Tibet has arrived at Irkutsk in Siberia, en route for St. Petersburg. L He probably takes train from Irkutsk to the Russian capital and{Renter's Service.) - 102 words
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Article101 1904-01-01 5 Notorious Countess Shakes Her Second Hubby. (South China Post's Service.) London, 1 lth Dec. —The Countess Russell, who divorced the Earl of Russell in 1901, and in December, J 902, married a groom, named Brown, whom she believed to be the Prince de Modena, has now(South China Post's Service.) - 101 words
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Article109 1904-01-01 5 Pavloff Tries to Scare Mikado. (Manila Comerico Service, y Tokio, 11 tli Dec.—Mr. Pavlotf, Kussian minister at Tokio, in an audience with the Emperor of Japan, renewed the protest of his government regarding the opening to commerce of the port of Yongauipho, on the Yalu. Japan has resolved(Manila Comerico Service, y - 109 words
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Article118 1904-01-01 5 The Supao Case. Saved from Torture. I T (Cablenewa Special Service.) Peking, 9th Dec.—Tlie Supao editors have been found guilty of sedition against the Chinese Government and they have been sentenced to light punishment. The "Supao editors are Chinese who published a paper at Shanghai urging reform in China and,I T (Cablenewa Special Service.) - 118 words
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Article103 1904-01-01 6 Tsar’s Legions to Guard Palace of the Feeble Ruler of Great Corea. (Cablcncics Special Service.) Tokio, loth Dec.—lt is stated here that there has been drawn up between Russia and Corea an agreement by which Russia is 1o guard the palace of the Emperor of Corea(Cablcncics Special Service.) - 103 words
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Article117 1904-01-01 6 Peking Statesmen’s Idiotic Scheme. Shanghai Time* Service, y Poking, 11th Doc —The Chinese Government has recognised that the Thrtf* Eastern provinces are now occupied by Russia, and that it is impossible to restore them to China. The Vyai VVu-pu is therefore now negotiating wifli the Russian Minister with a{ Shanghai Time* Service, y - 117 words
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Article175 1904-01-01 6 Bogus Prophet Pays Creditors of Zion City. 1 CableneU'H Special Service Chicago, Dec. Bth—John Alexander Dowie, self-styled Elijah 11., overseer of the Christian Catholic Church in Zion City, whose invasion of New York with a host of followers brought about financial d s ister, has made a settlement with1 CableneU'H Special Service.) - 175 words
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Article85 1904-01-01 6 H. M. S. “Libertad.” {Cablcncics Special Service.) London, Bth Dec .—Libertad, the battleship bought by Great Britain alongwith Constitution, has made a record speed today of 20.8 knots an hour over a measured course. This magnificent speed has created a sensation among naval experts. Libertad and Constitution were{Cablcncics Special Service.) - 85 words
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Article245 1904-01-01 6 Results in Landing of American Marines. (Cablenews Special Service.) Washington, lltli Dec. —The United States authorities have ordered a thousand Marines to Colon. Colon (Panama) 15th Dec.—A force of United States Marines lias been landed on the Panama border in the Gulf of Darien, where it is reported(Cablenews Special Service.) - 245 words
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Article200 1904-01-01 6 Opening of Congress. (Cablenews Special Service.) "Washington, Bth Dec.—The opening of the 58tli Congress took place to-dav at noon in the presence of a large audience in both houses and amid the deepest interest. President Roosevelt’s message was a masterly discussion of current issues, domestic and foreign, and(Cablenews Special Service.) - 200 words
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Article336 1904-01-01 6 (29th December.) The Epidemic of Counterfeiting in the Far Last. In comparatively recent issues we have drawn attention to what may be almost styled an epidemic of counterfeiting in this part of the world, and suggested that strong concerted measures should be adopted with a view to running336 words
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Article672 1904-01-01 6 y It will doubtless interest a good many of our readers to know that at a’verv early date, probably in a day or two, Mr. P. Jv. Nambyar, n. a., of the Inner 1 emple, Barrister-at-Law*and Advocate of the High Court of Madias, will arrive nere to672 words
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Article90 1904-01-01 7 Oun London correspondent reports that Sir Albert Rollit, m. p., when President of the Law Society, was asked to act for the Ministry of Justice in Siam in appointing two solicitors ns Probationary Legal Advisers to the Siamese Government, and he has accordingly selected Mr. H.90 words
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Article94 1904-01-01 7 The Straits Times (24th Dec.) has this item re the pepper trade of Netherlands India:—Pepper still arrives although in but small quantities, and relations between buyers and sellers have become somewhat strained. Offers are few and 33 is quite the highest figure mentioned whilst the Chinamen, under arrangement, are94 words
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Article407 1904-01-01 7 British Assessor Declares Chinese Magistrate's Decision Null and Void. From Shanghai exchanges of 9th inst. we gather that the trial of the members of the staff of the Shanghai paper Supao who were charged with sedition, is practically at an end. The Chinese Magistrate of the Mixed407 words
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Article398 1904-01-01 7 (From a Correspondent,) Kuala Kanosar, 24th Dec.—With all the vigilant sanitary supervision exercised, Ipoh is not free from blame from a sanitary point of view. Treacher Street especially needs careful sanitary inspection. Almost all the gharry-owners in Ipoh make the road a stable for their gharries and houses, and398 words
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Article67 1904-01-01 7 Seven hundred thousand dollars is, it is said, the paltry sum which the EmpressDcwager of China wants for repairs to the summer houses and other building within the precincts of the Imperial Palace which were damaged at the time of the Boxer ‘outbreak in 1900. Here's a chance for patriots67 words
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Article667 1904-01-01 8 Sir Frank’s Speech (Morning Pont, Hr<l December.) Sir Frank Swettenham, Governor of tiie Straits Settlements, was the principal guest last evening at the annual dinner of the Straits Settlements Association, a feast spread in the W hitelia.ll Rooms, with Mr. W. G. Gulland as chairman. Responding to(Morning Pont, Hr<l December.) - 667 words
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Article313 1904-01-01 8 P. C. C. vs. H. M. S. Algerine. A team from the Algerine now in harbour met the remnants of the P. 0. C. on Saturday afternoon .last, and a most enjoyable day was spent by both parties. The Bluejackets batted first, hut Parsons and Perkins proved too good313 words
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Article45 1904-01-01 8 he Pelcmy „„j Tientsin rimes is rest**. “T e ,r the Hatemeiit that Viceroy Alexeieff recently wired to the Buseiau y ekm K, t ln-ino pressure to hear iun Chinese Government f,r*a railway concession from the Siberian lh e throu-h Moueolm and Tibet to Siam.45 words
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Article843 1904-01-01 8 Celestial Volcano on Verge of Another Upheaval. That there has of late been considerable political restlessness in the North, leaving aside the Manchurian question, no one, even though slightly interested in Chinese politics, can, we believe, deny, says the V. C. Daily News. There has, however, been843 words
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Article739 1904-01-01 9 Thu Loudon (Jlumber oi Commerce Ins started classes in Chinese, under Mr. 11. V\. Hurst, b a., ex-British C msul in Cuina. The Viceroy of Liang Kwang contemplates opening Tatung m Kwaugsi ns a trading port, and lias already appointed officials to see to it. Dr. Griioli Lean Tuox was739 words
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Article71 1904-01-01 9 Singapore v. Selangor. Kuala Lumpur, 29th Dec. —A polo match was played last evening between teams representing Singapore and Selangor. The Singapore team was T homas (Captain), Evans, Taylour and Mac Arthur; while Selangor was represented by Spooner (Captain), Smith, Dewar and Burn Murdock. The game was a fust71 words
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Article190 1904-01-01 9 British Preparations. (Renter 8 Service.) London, 2Uth Dec.—Persistent rumours are current at Portsmouth to the effect that, the British China Squadron is about to be strengthened. The Naval Authorities profess ignorance of any such project. Naval Reserves Warned. The Admiralty has instructed all Naval Reservists to notify head*(Renter 8 Service.) - 190 words
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Article414 1904-01-01 9 The Russians at Mukden. (Cablenews Special Service.) Mukden, Bth Dec.—Russia has taken the bull by the horns and pushed him out of the China shop. All the Chinese officials have been expelled from Mukden by Russia. [Mukden is the Manchurian cajital. Newchwang is its port. Mukden is on the(Cablenews Special Service.) - 414 words
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Article1123 1904-01-01 10 Protection in hxcclsis. Proposed Anti-Bkitihh and Foreign Shipping Laws. Cab leneic* Special Service.) Washington, 10th Dec.—Senator William P. Frye of Maine, the most prominent champion of American shipping interests, has introduced a bill intd the Senate providing for the exclusion of all foreign vessels from the Philippines American(Cab%leneic* Special Service.) - 1,123 words
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Article15 1904-01-01 10 (Rangoon Tima Service.) Calcutta, 17th Dec.—Lorck Kitchener 18 expected here ou the 2dth,'(Rangoon Tima Service.) - 15 words
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Article32 1904-01-01 10 (Rangoon Times Service.) London, 18th Dec.—The wheat yield of New South Wales is 23,570,000 bushels, being an increase of 12,500,000 busheis over the recor 1 year 1001.(Rangoon Times Service.) - 32 words
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Article172 1904-01-01 10 Madras Chamber Protests against the Impost. (Rangoon Advertiser Service.) Madras, 19th Doc. —The Madras Chamber addressed a letter to the Govornim nt of India on the subj* ct of the Income Tax. It says the tax is an unpopular one where the social condition of the people has(Rangoon Advertiser Service.) - 172 words
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Article55 1904-01-01 10 De La Rey gjts Sense into the Heads of Prisoners in India. (Rangoon Advertiser Service.) Bombay, 19th Dec.—General De la Rey lias persuaded all the Boer prisoners at Ahmednagar to sign the oath of allegiance and has already started on his let urn journey to Bombay. He harangued(Rangoon Advertiser Service.) - 55 words
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Article245 1904-01-01 10 Mikado Consults with the Elder Statesmen. (Cablenews Special Service.) Tokio, 19th Dec.—The Elder Statesmen have been summoned to confer with ’he Mikado over the negotiations between Japan and Russia. War is believed to be m-«re imminent than ever. Japanese troops are leaving on transports for Corea. i the(Cablenews Special Service.) - 245 words
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Article691 1904-01-01 11 (31st December.) The Dutch Side of the Crisis in the Pepper Trade. Hearing of the arrival here of a Netherlands-lndia otlicial en route to Europe a few days ago, a representative of the Echo drew his attention to the Straits Times leider of 18th inst. on the691 words
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Article604 1904-01-01 11 The “Kon g Albert” Alongside. Yesterday afterno n die utility of the new Pier w.s amp.y de ion,trated when almost the largest uer.nui mail steamer atioat in the East, tie t\.otii<j At >ert, and the Sumatra both came alongside to transfer cargo from one vessel to the604 words
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Article1526 1904-01-01 11 Festivities In Honour of his Birthday. Fast Wednesday a large number of Ira ling residents responded to the invitation of Messrs KhooSin Khoe, Klioo Sin Yeang and Khoo Sin Hoe to dine at the house of their aged and universally esteemed father, Mr. K hoo Kong1,526 words
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Article302 1904-01-01 12 \V k don t know whence this storv emanated, but it has got, into a good many eastern journals and is dated New York 25th October. It may have emanated from the elastic, imagination of a wing officer of Howies bestoration Host, or ‘he simply a news-item302 words
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Article185 1904-01-01 12 To Tn;; Edit, r of hit; Straits Echo. g IK —X noticed in your issue of the 17th instant that at the last meeting of the Legislative Council the Lepers' Ordinance Amendment Biii was introduced by the Aaornev-General and read a first time. The object of the bill185 words
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297 1904-01-01 12 To Tin: Editor of Tjik Straits Echo. Sir, —The mention iu your Public Opinion column of Mr. Lim Seng ilooi ns a suitable* representative of Penang Chinese in the Legislative Council has, I understand, spread universal joy among and given great,297 words
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Article98 1904-01-01 12 Ihk report on the United States postal scandal drawn up by Mr. Bristow, the Assistant Postmaster-General, has been published. A remarkable feature revealed bv this document is the fact that a t lorn-li the Government was swindled out of vast sums through the collusion of officials with contractors and the98 words
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Article2207 1904-01-01 13 First Annual General Meeting. The first annual general meeting of the Trouoh Mines, Ltd., was held on 2nd inst., at Winchester House, Old Broad St., London. The Financial Times (3rd December) gives a full report of the proceedings, as follows: Mr. Gr. B. Pearce presided, and after2,207 words
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Article288 1904-01-01 14 We aft* shaped by our yesterdays. Advice should be well shaken before taken. He who feasts every day, feasts no day. Fmaticism, the false fire of an overheated mind.— Cowper. We are as often duped bv diffidence as by confidence.— Chesterfield. Man makes the conscience oftener than conscience makes288 words
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Article68 1904-01-01 14 T«1 South Atrit'un party at thu Capeii Slth A*?"* A r ,C out of ll v Part of N 1 A nc any circumstances, aud ouc might almost add, at any cost. On dU that Colonel Nathan, l lils r.! akB "“'.I' 1 <-f Cnlonld ,H Cbtneao Engineering and Mining68 words
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763 1904-01-01 14 Messrs Prince Co., Madras, have issued the following circular respecting the above:— You may know from experience that tlieie is no branch of the Judge-made law v. iii ii is more useful to an Indian lawyer than me rulings of the Privy Council on763 words
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Article480 1904-01-01 14 nii'i 7 mining property in Borneo. —Straits Times. Kyvala Li pi s, 15th Dec.—Mr. Justice Hvndinan-Jones, the Acting Judicial Commissioner, visited Raub the other day and tried a case of murder from Bentong. A Chinese coolie named Cheng Thin was accused of the murder of another coolie named Thengnii'i 7 mining property in Borneo.—Straits Times. - 480 words
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Article271 1904-01-01 15 Yesterday, at 4 p.m. Inspector Caroll and Sergeant Murray raided house No. 5 at Tanjong Bungah and arrested sixteen Chinese Nonias named Hoh Yet Heoh (2) Khoo Wan (3) Tan Nya (4) Kun Nya (5) Khoo Nya (0) Ktrn Nya (7) Loo Kum (8) Fooi Nya, (9) Tan Kim271 words
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Article239 1904-01-01 15 A serious warning to business*men in Great, Britain is communicated to the hoard of Trade Journal by Mr. Seymour Bell, tin* British Commercial Agent in the United States. Mr. Bell not only states that there is every probability that the manufacturers of the United States will soon be looking for239 words
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Article312 1904-01-01 15 Russia’s Order for Meat. (Hr liter 1 Service.) London, 30th Dec.—The Russian orders for two and a half Million pounds of mess meat, reported yesterday, are part of an order for three million pounds given from A ladivostock by the agent there of Messrs. Getz Co. Bellicose Newspapers.(Hr liter1# Service.) - 312 words
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Article399 1904-01-01 15 French Troops Massing on Siamese Frontier. (Cablenews Special Service.) Bangkok, lb l^ec.—The French army of occupation and great bodies of native troops are massing now on the frontier or Siam. Serious trouble is expected within the next few days. [ln our leader of 28th inst. we expressed(Cablenews Special Service.) - 399 words
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Article46 1904-01-01 15 Captain of H. M'S. “Flora” Censured for Running His Ship on the Rocks. (Cablenetvs Special Service.) London, 21st Dec.—Commander Baker, of H. M. S. Flora .has been reprimanded by the Admiralty for carelessness in running his ship ashore—on Denman Island on 3rd December.(Cablenetvs Special Service.) - 46 words
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Article41 1904-01-01 15 New Bill to Enforce Conscription in British Empire. (Cablenetvs Special Service.): London, 21st Dec.—A bill lias been introduced [‘P will be—Ed., B.Ĕ.] in Parliament making military service in the .British Empire compulsory along the lines of the law in Germany.(Cablenetvs Special Service.): - 41 words
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Article35 1904-01-01 15 (Cablenews Special Service.) > San Domingo, 21st Dec.—President Rodriguez has been overthrown by a revolution. A new provisional government has been formed. All the demands of the United States have been acceded to.(Cablenews Special Service.) - 35 words
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Article123 1904-01-01 15 Tribute to the British Navy. (Ceylon Standard Service.) London, 12th Dec.—Signor Tittoni, Italian Foreign Minister, lias called on the British Ambassador and expressed the Italian Government’s gratitude for the friendliness displayed by Captain Gaunt’s prompt and courageous action at Durbo. ?v* r London, 13th Dec.—ln the Italian(Ceylon Standard Service.) - 123 words
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Article330 1904-01-01 16 [3lst December.) Attitude of the Powers. France has now adopted an attitude on the Far Eastern and Siamese questions which indicates that she is not yet tired of playing second fiddle to the Rooskies in the Gorgeous Orient. A correspondent of the Shanghai Times reports tliat on the330 words
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Article542 1904-01-01 16 Sidc-Liglits on the Franco-Siamese Negotiations. W hit!no under date of 24th December our Bangkok correspondent—who has been striving to fathom the ‘true inwardness’ of the situation in the Land of the White Elephant— reports as follows:—Since my last letter no actual development has taken place in regard542 words
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Article326 1904-01-01 16 Armed Robbers Loot Farm in Kinta. Three Chinese Killed: Many Police Officers Badly Wounded. From our Correspondent.) J aipino, 30th Dec.— A serious gang robbery occurred utGopeng on the night of the L/tli at 10 o’clock when the farm at Tekka was robbed of $l,OOO worth of326 words
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Article717 1904-01-01 16 (From Our Correspondent.) Ipoh, 29th Dec.—During the Xmas holidays numbers of Europeans, Chinese and other nationalities from Penang and elsewhere visited Ipoh and were unfavourably impressed with the condition of approach roads to the Railway Station, which are both extremely narrow and insufficiently provided with accommodation for foot passengers.717 words
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Article237 1904-01-01 17 Kuala Lum pun, 28th Dec. —Many young crocodiles are, it is reported, to be seen in the Klang River during high water, just about the spot where people often used to go for a bath. The Victoria Institution has been closed for a month from Wednesday, 23rd inst. The237 words
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Article481 1904-01-01 17 Front our Correspondent.) Malacca, 28th Dec.— Our Singapore visitors arrived by the Ganymede on Friday morning. Cricket started at *2-30 p.m. and the home team went out in the field. At t ie start matters seemed to be going well jor Malacca, for the first five wickets fell for481 words
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Article29 1904-01-01 17 On Thursday last Mr. Evans, who is proceeding to South Africa, was presented with an address by the members of the subordinate staff of the Chinese Protectorate at Singapore.29 words
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Article256 1904-01-01 17 To-moeuow and Saturday the Government Offices and Banks will be closed for the New Year holidays, while the Post Ollice will remain open on both days until 1 p.m. We are not so awfully ambitious as to follow the lead of some journals which ape great importance256 words
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Article2388 1904-01-01 17 Selangor Meeting. First Day. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 30th Dec.—This popular fixture opened yesterday under most auspicious circumstances, a capital attendance and satisfactory fields adding much to everybody’s enjoyment. The racing was very good throughout, the executive managing everything without a hitch of any kind.2,388 words
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Article27 1904-01-01 18 H. IT. the Rajah of Kapurthala is now staving in Singapore and is to visit the k.ntan of Johore H. H. is noted as a keen ♦■sportsman,27 words
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Article53 1904-01-01 19 Important Notification. Thk Resident Councillor Inis been informed by the Consul for tie* N-ther-londs that according to a telegram received from the Resident of the East Coast of Sumatra, the importation of cattle from the Straits Settlements into Belawan (Deli) has been prohibited, the order taking effect from53 words
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205 1904-01-01 19 Siang appeared for the petitioner. Strait* Times. In the Supreme Court, Singapare, on 28th inst., before Mr. Justice HyndmanJoues, the old (question of the status of a Chinaman's second wile was again brought up. The second widow of a deceased Chinaman applied tor lettersSiang appeared for the petitioner.—Strait* Times. - 205 words
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Article224 1904-01-01 19 To tiik Editor or tiih Straits Echo. Sir, —Your yesterday’s report of the IVh Bin raid at Tanjong ilungah fully bears out the statement of Mr. Lim Keong Bay in his essay on Poll Bin, to the effect that distance is no ob ject to Ihe Nonias224 words
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Article89 1904-01-01 19 The export trade in coal from Calcutta continues brisk, and the Port Trust are experiencing difficulty in profiling berthim** accommodation. H. M. S. Al'joriiie was ordered yesterday to proceed to Kedah and thence to Port we enham, and left at daylight this morn- ug A We understand that she is89 words
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Article1491 1904-01-01 19 American Bounties and Restrictions. IhiE following very interesting communication appears in Lloyd's Register and Shipping Gazette of 4th inst:In connection with the liscal proposals, which are now causing such great interest throughout the country, many of us are realising that the commercial supremacy of the country is being1,491 words
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Article411 1904-01-01 20 H. M. S. Blenheim is coming. Tub Burma railway authorities are offering a prize of Rs. 100 for the best essay on “an easy method of loading goods »>u waggons.” Two cadets arrived here on Xmas day from England, viz., Messrs Ellis and Sen. The former gentleman has been attached411 words
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Article320 1904-01-01 20 Russia Defiant. China a Factor in the Situation. Very Gloomy Outlook JAPAN WARNS RUSSIA AGAINST COMMITTAL OF AN UNFRIENDLY ACT. Russian’ Mediterranean Fleet Sails for the Far East. MORE REINFORCEMENTS FROM ODESSA. RUSSIA BANS ENGLISH CORRESPONDENTS. From Our Own Correspondent.) London,3oth Dec.—T he Hirntimjhnm Vest320 words
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Article58 1904-01-01 20 Japan Buys Argentine Warships. Venter's Sendee.) London, olst Dec. —Japan has purchased the Argentine warships Mornto and Itimin mi, which are on the point of completion at Genoa, the price being one million and-a-lialf sterling. Russian Reinforcements. Five Russian torpedo boats have arrived at Malta from Tunis, and(Venter's Sendee.) - 58 words
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Article251 1904-01-01 20 {Cablenews Special Service.) Wahington, 18th Dec. —The War Department, with the approval of the President, has accepted, on behalf of the United States Government the agreement entered into between the Philippine Government and the Vatican, through Monsignor Guidi, Apostolic Delegate, to purchase the friarlands in{Cablenews Special Service.) - 251 words
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Article97 1904-01-01 20 Lipton for Ever {Cablenews Special Service.) wrucce.j London 21 Dec.-The gallant Lipton ims challenged again for the Interlmtmmil Cup. He will send a vaclit to York next summer to compete for J ‘<‘ pnze. Sir Thomas has sent his challenge to the New York Yacht Club, and it has created-+— {Cablenews Special Service.) - 97 words
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Article52 1904-01-01 21 Heavy Fighting Reported from Persian Capita!. (Cablenews Special Service.) Teheran (Persia), Ist Dec.—A great battle is now in progress in the Turkoman country just P-yontl the Persian frontier, and heavy lighting is reported. The Turkomans are lighting bravely but the Persian troops are reported as pushing them back to(Cablenews Special Service.) - 52 words
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Article80 1904-01-01 21 Roosevelt Recalls Representative Colombia and Cuts Republic off Uncle Sam’s Calling List. (Cablenews Special Service.) Washington, 16th Dec.—The President has directed that diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Colombia be immediately severed. To this end Consul General Arthur M. Beaupre, from Illinois, has been(Cablenews Special Service.) - 80 words
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Article193 1904-01-01 21 Receding Lake in the Crimea Sinks and leaves many Vessels High and Dry on Sandbanks. (Cablenews Special Service.) Azov, Doc. 17. —The Son of Azof or Azov, named after this town, is receding. Almost all the shipping is stranded, and will bo total losses. The Sea of(Cablenews Special Service.) - 193 words
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Article214 1904-01-01 21 Scotch Expedition reaches 70 25 South. (Cableneu'B Special Service.) Buenos Ayres, 17th Dec.—The Scotia, with the members of the Bruce antarctic expedition on board, has arrived here. All are well. The Scotia reached south latitude 70.20. William 8. Bruce, p. li. g. s., director or(Cableneu'B Special Service.) - 214 words
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Article139 1904-01-01 21 Military Commission Decides to Gfvc French ex-Captain New Hearing on Fresh Evidence. (Cablenews Special Service.) Paris, 21st Dec.—Tim commission to which was entrusted the consideration of a revision of the Dreyfus case has recommended that Dreyfus be given a new trial. General Andre, French Minister of War, recently(Cablenews Special Service.) - 139 words
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Article416 1904-01-01 21 Washington, 17th Dec.—The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations lias reported favourably and without amendment the United States China Commercial Treaty, which is for an “open door” to American products inCliinese ports. [America can never have an open door in China unless Russia is taught that she must416 words
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Article121 1904-01-01 21 Uncle Sr.xi After the Islands. C> hlencice Si ecial Serricc.) Washington, lGtli Dec. —A resolution has been introduced in the Senate for the annexation of Santo Dotningo to the United States. [Santo Domingo, part of the Island of Hayti, is but seventy miles from Cuba. It has an( C> / hlencice Si ecial Serricc.) - 121 words
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Article382 1904-01-01 21 (Cablenews Special Service.) Peking, 17th Dec.—ln order to promote tiio prosperity and welfare of the people of the state it is necessary to have the civil administration purely and honestly carried out. The department magistrates and district magistrates are the officials who always personally look after the people(Cablenews Special Service.) - 382 words
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Article54 1904-01-01 22 (Cableneies Special Service.) Honduras, 19th Dec. —A revolution t is imminent. [Honduras is a republic since 1839. Jfs President is Dr. Bonilla who was elected some months ago. It is often in the throes of revolution. The active army consists of 500 men and the militia of 20,000.(Cableneies Special Service.) - 54 words
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Article71 1904-01-01 22 Passing of Cuban Reciprocity Bill may occasion Protests from the Powers. (Cablencws Special Service.) Washington, 18th Dec.—President Roosevelt’s notion in signing the Cuban reciprocity bill has given rise to the belief that it will occasion a series of protests from various European nations on the score of the(Cablencws Special Service.) - 71 words
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Article166 1904-01-01 22 Chamberlain's Proposals. (Rangoon Advertiser Service.) London, 17th Dec.—The papers await particulars of the Chamberlain Commission with the greatest interest. The Standard ridicules the idea and demands a Koval Commission. (Later.) Twenty-three gentlemen have already consented to join Mr. Chamberlain’s Commission. They include Sir Vincent CaUlard f and Messrs(Rangoon Advertiser Service.) - 166 words
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Article83 1904-01-01 22 Abdul Getting Hysterical. (Rangoon Gazette, Service.) London, 18th Dec.—ln view of the Bulgarian parliament voting an extraordinary military credit of a million sterling, after a prolonged discussion with closed doors, the Porte has protested to Austria and Russia against Bulgaria’s active military preparations and also demanded an explanation from(Rangoon Gazette, Service.) - 83 words
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Article15 1904-01-01 22 (Rangoon Advertiser Service.) London, 18th Dec. M. T heotokis has formed a Greek cabinet.(Rangoon Advertiser Service.) - 15 words
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Article101 1904-01-01 22 On sth Dec. at Kobe, Japan, the wife of «0* Olsen, of a (laughter. On 7th Dec. at Shanghai, the wife of D. \v. Crawford, of a daughter. I On 10th Dec. at Shanghai, the wile of Dr. Paulun, of a son. On 11th Dec. at Hongkong, the wife101 words
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Article198 1904-01-01 22 On Till Doc. at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, by the Rev. E. Griffith Evans, Ralph Bryan Henry Gibb ins, eldest son of H. E. J. Gibbins, Burley, Hants, to Louisa Mary Davy, oldest daughter of W. H. Davy, of Chetwood, Somerset, On Pith Doc. at fho Brit V-h Consulate,198 words
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Article113 1904-01-01 22 Penang», 31sr December. (Jig courtesy of the Chartered, lioulc.) London Demand Bank 1 9 j 4 mouths’ sight Bank ...19!, 3 Credit ...1/9}’ j* 3 Documentary ...1/9=}Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 131} 3 days’ sight Private 133.1 Bombay, Demand Bank ig];i 3 days’sight Private I:s3ft Madras, Demand Bank 131} 3113 words
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Article199 1904-01-01 22 Bersa wall Gold Mme Co., lid. 10.20 sales. KechauGold Mining Co.. Ld. I.— nom. Raul) Australian Gold Mining Co., lid 3 s.— buyers Recijang Lebong Gold Mining Co., Ld §24s.— buyers S. Raul) Gold Mining Syn. Ld.§ 10.— nom. KadanaGold MiningCo,,Lt d. (fully paid) 3 10.— nom. Bruseli Tin199 words
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Article144 1904-01-01 22 Tin 84.50 Gold leaf 84. I*- Pepper(VY.Coast,3l bs.soz.)s 29.25 nom. White Pepper 51.— sales 'J rang Pepper 32 .-sellers Cloves 35.—w0»». sl4o. —sellers Mace Pickings 20 .—sellers Nutmegs 110 s 70.—tellers No. 1 7.50 sellers Su gar 2 5. (Basket 4.17| sa'es Tapioca Flour [2.1 7\ sales B.— buyers144 words
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Obituary37 1904-01-01 22 Death.a On 3rd Dec. at Yokohama, Rebecca Cain, widow of the late Captain John Cain, of Liverpool, in her 71st year. At sea on 13th Dec., between Singapore and Colombo, Forbes Selby, Master of str. 6 ilcnshiol.37 words
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