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Title Section21 1904-01-08 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. l. Penang, Friday, Bth January, 1904. No. 29.21 words
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Article154 1904-01-08 1 Births, Marriages, Deaths Leading Articles Past, Present. Future The Crisis Collisions in Penang Philippines Affairs Leaderettes and other Articles: Our Birthday Column H. H. the Sultan of Selangor The Puzzle Current Topics Review Legal: Supreme Court Outports: Selangor Perak Burma Miscellaneous Reports An Oriental Monroe Doctrine “Old Moores” Almanack154 words
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Advertisement182 1904-01-08 1 <>. 4> O♦O O• <>• -»;>• O <>• O• O• O' O I 4 the straits echo l i t MAIL EDITION T f i t »4 f V JS published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, L- and contains the latest local and States182 words
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Article721 1904-01-08 1 (■lth January.) It lias so often been asserted that the Echo is irregular and the Editor erratic that neither surprise nor consternation will be occasioned bv its omission, if such indeed it be, to publish Several heavily laden columns of retrospect in this the first issue of721 words
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Article796 1904-01-08 1 Persia and Japan. East Against West. On the stli nit the Manchester Guardian published a reportfrom itsTokio correspondent giving an account of Tsai Chen, the Chinese Minister to Japan, who left Tokio at the beginning of last month bearing a letter from the Emperor of Japan796 words
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Advertisement97 1904-01-08 1 The Straits Echo. rnikm O O c-w u pi’T. CU/, W' iU-Aw: 'SMS w Justice satisfies everybody. and justice alone.—. Emerson. Established June Ist, 190.1. Published daily (except Sundays.) at tiik CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. ‘226-232, Beach Street, Penang. piuch DAILY, LOCAI $2l per uiniuni. (Post Free) 27 MAIL KIUTION97 words
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Article344 1904-01-08 2 Follow-my-leader Hunt. Notwithstanding New Yt-ar celebrations, no less than fourteen riders turned up on the Parade Ground, all bent on enjoying themselves to the full. Punctually at 5 p.m. the pilots, Messrs Starr and Jones, started the run. Ihe line lav over the Parade Ground and then344 words
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Article392 1904-01-08 2 “Old Mooiie’s Almanack for 1904 is now to hand and, as usual, contains a catalogue of horrors for the coining year, commencing with a choice assortment of shipwrecks and train fatalities in January. Then, in March, we have a healthy crop of suicides and a392 words
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Article348 1904-01-08 2 Various New Year Days. Tiie year 5665 of the Jewish Era begins September 10, 1904. The year 1322 of the Mahomedan Era logins Marc h 18, 1904. Ramadan (Month of Abstinence) begins No vein her 9, 1904. Festivals, Anniversaries, &c. Epiphany Jan. 6 Quoen Victoria died (1901)348 words
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Article201 1904-01-08 2 To-moruow the prospectus of a new Compauv —the Fedeiated Saw Malls Co., j,td.—will bo issued, and we are assured that its prospects arc excellent, the promoters having secured exclusive rights for timber cutting over sixteen square miles of heavily timbered country, watered by the Bekuiii river, in201 words
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Article722 1904-01-08 2 The rest is another story. —Shanghai Times. One of the most curious phenomena of the extraordinary crisis in the affairs of the Far East and the fierce struggle that is being fought between Japan and Russia—happily without bloodshed so far—lor the evacuation or retention of Manchuria byThe rest is another story.—Shanghai Times. - 722 words
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Article548 1904-01-08 3 The German trooper Syria (2,300 tons) passed through Colombo en route China on 21st ult. carrying 230 soldiers for Kiaotchow. She is commanded by Captain Prozelius. The Zamania, which arrived here from Madras on the morning of the 2nd instant, was immediately put into quarantine owing to a fatal [case548 words
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Article71 1904-01-08 3 Serious Crisis Occasioned by High Prices. (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 21st Doc.—The price of cotton has practically put it out of reach of ordinary consumers in Lancashire. A great meeting is to be held on the 29th inst., to consider the question of how many mills will he stopped(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 71 words
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The Straits Echo (Special Service.)
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Article41 1904-01-08 3 A Royal Birthday. Bangkok, Ist Jan.—ln celebration of the birthdays of the Queen and Crown Prince, which both fall on Ist January, a garden party was given at the Palace on 31st ulto., to which the Foreign Ministers were invited.41 words
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Article29 1904-01-08 3 Promoted to Egypt. Bangkok, 2nd Jan.—Mr. J. W. Archer. Judge of the British Consular Court, Bangkok, has been appointed Judge of the International Court in Egypt.29 words
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Article64 1904-01-08 3 Counterfeiters sent to Japan. Bangkok, 2nd Jan. —The four Japanese counterfeiters who were charged with forging and uttering counterfeit currency notes have, on the application of the Japanese authorities, been sent to-uay to Japan for trial Our Bangkok correspondent reported three weeks ago that the Japanese Minister64 words
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Article264 1904-01-08 3 French Manoeuvring to Continue Occupation of Chantabun. Bangkok, Ist Jan. —The period during which the ratification of the 1902 Franco-Siainese Convention was to take place expired on 31st ult. There being no new treaty and no intimation of a prolongation of the period for ratification the Convention264 words
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Article30 1904-01-08 4 Singapore v. Selangor. Kuala Lumpur, 2nd Jan.—A return polo match was played this morning between teams representing Selangor and Singapore. The home team won by two goals to nil.30 words
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Article36 1904-01-08 4 J poll 2nd January.—The Pawn Farm at Krian Parti, Tapah, was robbed yesterday by a gang of ten armed robbers, who got away with cash and valuables to the value of five hundred dollars.36 words
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Article481 1904-01-08 4 Russia Defiant. Despite Japan’s Warning the Russian Mediterranean Fleet Sails for Far East. SIUNinCANT SI'KEHIKS AT BIZKRTA. (Reuter Service.) London, 2nd Jan.—The five Russian destroyers which were being docked and overhauled at Malta have left hurriedly without completing overhaul. London, 4th Jan.—The officers of the Russian squadron which(Reuter * Service.) - 481 words
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Article245 1904-01-08 4 Gloomy Views of Situation. (Reuter'h Service.) London, 2nd Jan.—The views of the situation entertained by the members of the Japanese Legation in London were yesterday distinctly more gloomy in consequence of unofficial advices received from Paris indicating that Russia’s reply to the Japanese demands would be unfavourable. More(Reuter'h Service.) - 245 words
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Article271 1904-01-08 4 A French Report. From Our Own Correspondent.) London, olst Doc.—1 have just been shown a copy of a St. Petersounr press dispatch as received in Paris grating that Russia will hand to Japan on 13th January a reply to her demands and that it will be couched in271 words
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Article26 1904-01-08 4 (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 21st Dec*.—The harvest for the whole of Australia is estimated to yield 70,000,000 bushels, the previous highest yield being 48,000,000 bushels.. (Ceylon Observer Service.) - 26 words
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Article38 1904-01-08 4 (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 21st Dec.—-Sixty Japanese military engineers have been despatched to Corea to replace the civil experts attached to the Japanese telegraph lines. It is officially stated that this has -no military significance.(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 38 words
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Article1985 1904-01-08 4A Selangor Meeting: y*-s 1 Second Day. Thursday, 31st December. (Specially Reported for the “Straits Echo. The second day s racing was equally Successful as that of its predecessor. In fact it was even more so, as no rain ol any importance fell to mar the proceedings. The1,985 words
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Article42 1904-01-08 4B Russia in Hi. (Shanghai Times Fen'ire.) Peking. J4t h Dee.—The Governor of tHw Chinese New Dominion has wired t*> th*“ Grand Council that Russian sohliers are surveying certain districts 61 TK arid am making preparations lor u permanent stay there.(Shanghai Times Fen'ire.) - 42 words
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Article48 1904-01-08 4B One Result of the Retrial (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 28th Dec.—A fierce duel, [he result of the re-opening of tlie Dreyfus affair, was fought at Neuilly yesterday’. The adversaries left the ground unreconciled. One of the combatants, a Jewish officer, was wounded in the arm.(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 48 words
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Article46 1904-01-08 4B China’ s Preparations. Provincial Troops to Defend Peking (Shanghai Times Service.) Peking, 13th Dec.—The Peking Government has wired to the Viceroys and •Governors of llukwaug, Szechuen and other Yangtsze provinces to answer clearly whether their troops, in case of emergency, will be able to defend ‘Peking.(Shanghai Times Service.) - 46 words
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Article102 1904-01-08 4B Direct Negotiations (Shanghai Timer Sendee.) Peking, 13th Doc.—Tsen Chimhsuan •recently memorialised the Thr me that Hu Wei-teh, the Chinese Minister to St. Petersburg, is weak and incompetent and is in the hands of the Czar's Government; and that it is necessary to appoint a competent high official(Shanghai Timer Sendee.) - 102 words
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Article90 1904-01-08 4B {Shanghai Times Service.) Peking, 12th Dec.—-The Grand Council has instructed the Imperial Resident at Lliassa that, regarding the entrance of the Russian and British troops into Tibet, the Peking Government has inquired into the matter at the British and Russian Legations but had received no reply. It{Shanghai Times Service.) - 90 words
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Article71 1904-01-08 4B Japanese Emergency Ordinance. <Ceylon Independent Sorvi e.) London, 29th Doc. —Reuter wires from Tokio that an emergency ordinance was promulgated late last night, investing Government with practically unlimited credit for purposes of military defence. Three other ordinances have been issued: firstly, bringing SeoulEuson Railway under closer Government control;<Ceylon Independent Sorvi e.) - 71 words
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105 1904-01-08 4B Ceylon Observer Service.j London, 28th Dec.—Mr. Bennett Burieigh, Daily Telegraph special correspondent, declares that Russia is unready and would be unable to resist a determined attack for at least three months but is nevertheless provocative. I lie limes Peking correspondent savs that the Japanese( Ceylon Observer Service.j - 105 words
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Article34 1904-01-08 4B London, 2S*th Dec.—Reuter wires nun J ekinjt that the Russian Minister has informed the Foreign Office that no further steps for the evacuation of Manchuria can lie taken at present.34 words
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Article71 1904-01-08 4B London, 28th Doe.-It is interesting to note in this connection that ]>:"eh,;s from Poking, while declarin'- ‘a determined to keep neutral it possible, lunt at Russia seeking to ri okc h na "'t° hostilities, and M. the Russian Minister at PekinIs quoted as saving ‘-we shall pull71 words
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Article75 1904-01-08 4B London, 28th Dec.—The acuteness of the Russo-Japanese crisis is evoking an earnest examination of the probabilities regarding the attitude of the different Powers. British Ministers sire silent, but reports from Paris and Berlin suggest that some intimation has been conveyed to both ot those capitals that Great75 words
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Article533 1904-01-08 4B Mb. E. A. Di ckson, Assistant B. Ch,> Klang, lias been appointed to aet as D. 0.*' Lipis, and Senior Magistrate, Pahang. 4 ipfi li'iirn The battleship Libniacl purchased from Chili bv the Government is to l>e named the 1 Triumph, taking the place in the Navy List of the533 words
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Article157 1904-01-08 5 The Bushire incident. Russian Steamer's Plying Visit. (Ceylon Observer Service.) Bombay, 19th Dec.—In reference to the Persian Gulf, a correspondent writes that the failure of the Viceroy to land at Bushire was due to the Shall s representative, acting on instructions from the Shah, not going oft*(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 157 words
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Article238 1904-01-08 5 Ceylon Observer Wins the Great LeMesurier Case. Crushing Defeat of the Prosecutor. (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 17th Dec.—In the libel action brought by Mr. LeMesuri u r against the Ceylon Observer, the King’s Bench lias given judgment for the defendant with costs. Our Colombo contemporary has been(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 238 words
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Article71 1904-01-08 5 ar courteously informed that the folio vying are the returns from the viola lin Mines for the month of December 9 ut P ut 270 pikuls. Approximate value $1:1,000. -Receipts from water rent X 5,040. Approximate working costs 8,000. n the 29th another monitor was l ar71 words
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Article758 1904-01-08 5 oth January. The Intervention of the Berne Tribunal. Belter informs us to-day that the Peace Bureau at Berne has dratted a memorandum in support of the petition <4* certain Powers calling upon it, under the provisions of The Hague Convention, to oiler Bussia and Japan its services with758 words
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Article151 1904-01-08 5 Subscribers to the Orphans’ Treat Fund will be interested to hear that the orphans from the Convent, numbering about 150, are having their treat to-day at Prye. Mr. Swan, the Manager of the Dock, kindly placed a launch at the disposal of the Lady Superior's little flock,151 words
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Article102 1904-01-08 5 The number of Chinese who are living outside the confines of the Celestial Empire* is given as follows Formosa 2,600,000 Siam 2,500,000 Malay Peninsula 985,000 Sunda Archipelago 600,000 Hongkong-.. 274,453 U. S. of America 272,829 Indo-Cliina i 50,000 Philippines 80,000 Macao 74,568 Burma 40,000 Australia 30,000 Asiatic Russia102 words
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States’ News.
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Article216 1904-01-08 6 (From a Correspondent') i\ ua.la Lumpur, 30th I>ec. —The Federal Capital is to have a Municipal Lhoby Green *bortly< Mr. Liiu Kek Cliuan and family, together with Mr. FooC’hoo Choon, of Tronoh, and Mr. Eong Long Lim, of Tongkah, and many other», after a short visit here left for216 words
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Article599 1904-01-08 6 (Fivm Our Correspondent.) TaH’INo, 28th Dec.—Taipipg seems somewhat deserted with the departure of the Penang visitors and the absence of Cul. Walker, Mr. Bratt, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas nhd others, who have gone to Kuala Lumpur for tins laces. Major Vanrenen and Captain and Mrs. Barratt are also away.599 words
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Article203 1904-01-08 6 What is the meaning of the appellation towkay A witness in the Supreme Court, Singapore, on 31st ult., gave it half-a-dozen meanings. He understood it to represent manager.” proprietor,” owner,” or chief partner.” At first he said it only meant manager.” But as the Chinaman m203 words
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Article103 1904-01-08 6 The Horn George Peel, a Director of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., is at present at Colombo, inquiring as to the advisability of connecting either Colcmbo or Guile with the all-British cable via the Cocos Isi mds. 4 Ihe Railway launch Penally got into trouble this morning at 11.45, when103 words
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Article2179 1904-01-08 6 Selangor Meeting. Third Day. Saturday, 2nd January. (Specially Reported far the Straits Echo.") Favoyred, as on Thursday, with good weather, the concluding day's sport of this popular Club was crowned with success throughout. A laa'ge attendance, intc.testing finishes, combined with satisfactory fields, kept the ball rolling merrily2,179 words
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Article178 1904-01-08 7 Dr. A. H. Davies has replaced Dr. Fletcher as District Surgeon, Larut. 4 Mr. G. J. Atuery, A. D. 0., Kuala Selangor, Ims been appointed to act as Asst. Secretary to Resident, Perak, from Ist inst., vice Mr. Acton. Judgment has been delivered in Hie case of Wool, Perry and178 words
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Article438 1904-01-08 8 2nd January liK)i. Mr. Charles Curtis, F.L.S. The recently-retired Superintendent of the Gardens, Penan", was born in 1854 and was therefore, on 2nd inst., 50 years old—an age too early to retire were it not due to ill-health which compelled him to do so. Mr. Curtis joined438 words
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Article61 1904-01-08 8 Two Ceylonese, Messrs. T. Kelaart and Douglas de Saram, proceeded to Bombay to take part in the three test matches arranged during the Christmas holiday season there. As Ranjitsinghi lias also just arrived in Bombay it is presumed the Ceylonese will be subjected to his critical opinion, lhe Indian team61 words
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Article340 1904-01-08 8 Chinese Festivals and Holidays. XI M<»on, 20th Day, Slight Cold Jfsiao-han. XII Moon, sth Day, Great Cold sskTarhan. XII Moon, 2 4th Day, Beginning of Spring J L Li-ch un. XII Moon 21st Day, Birthday of Celestial Dragon gigl TGen-lung-tan. Moon, sth Day, Ruin Water pjij Yu-shui.340 words
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Article600 1904-01-08 8 lx the course of a hook called Sixteen Years in Siberia Mr. Leo Deutsch gives a circumstantial narrative of the Blagovest(diensk massacres, in July, 1900. At the time of ibis unhappy incident Mr. Deutsch, though still under police supervision and not permitted to leave Siberia, was allowed600 words
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Article1802 1904-01-08 9 Installation Ceremonies. “Bebsiram Tabal or Anointing Process. (TtamMedfor the “Echo" from a Malay Version of the Account.) On the Ist day of the month of Shaaban, Hi; r at 1321, on Friday, the 23rd October, 1903, at 4 o’clock p.m., nine guns were tired1,802 words
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Article133 1904-01-08 9 Governor Blake, of Ceylon, in the course of his reply to an address of welcome from the Planters’ Association of Kandy, said: “I acknowledge that rapid communication is the life and soul of business.” Truer words were never uttered, and we commend them to the States Telegraph Department. The Sun133 words
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663 1904-01-08 10 .—Mercury. The eighteenth annual general meeting of shareholders in the above named company was held'at the offices of Messrs lJyf. C Shanghai, on 10th ultimo, Mr. W. D. Lit Jo in the chair. There were present-sir Charles J. Dudgeon, Messrs A. S. I*. *V.—Mercury. - 663 words
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Article103 1904-01-08 10 Mi?. T. A. Angus, Chief Clerk, Colonial Surgeon's Office, proceeded to Bulat Mcrtniam this morning to take up Lie Clerkship of the District Office there, vice Mr Subbiah, transferred to the iraynirj Mr. T. C Mitchell of the Senior I>is nc Office, Butterworth, comes to the Medical Office. Mu. J.103 words
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Article44 1904-01-08 10 European Wounded. 4 (From, Ou.r Own Correspondent.) T;spali, s:h .Jan. —A gang robbery bus taken place on the Bidor- l’npnh Rotnl. Mr. Davies was wounded and one highwayman was shot in four places and one taken. The hunt for the robbers continues.44 words
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Article204 1904-01-08 10 Russia Halts in Her Wild Career. (Fritter. s* Her rice.) London, 4tb Jan.—The Russian squadron at Bizerfa lias postponed its departure for the Far Fast, for some days owin'* to the receipt of telegraphic instructions Peace Bureau Intervenes. The Peace Bureau at Berne lms drafted a memorandum in(Fritter.s* Her rice.) - 204 words
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Article298 1904-01-08 10 (It entry ft Service) London, sth Jan.— 1 lie Russian reply to the Japanese demands lias been either despatched oris about to be despatched. According to various inspired reports fiom St. Petersburg the reply is quite conciliatory in tone, and even if it does not concede(Itentry ft Service) - 298 words
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Article31 1904-01-08 10 Papal Prohibition. (Cey'on Standard Service.) London. 22nd Dec.—The Pcpe has. issued a circular renewing bis predecessor's piohibition of Roman Catholics in Italy participating in politics under present ci cumstances.(Cey'on Standard Service.) - 31 words
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Article32 1904-01-08 10 T Mr. Chamberlain President. (Ceylon Slan iard Service.) London, 22nd Dec—Mr. Chamberlain lias accepted the honorary presidency of the Tariff Commission and attends the opening meeting on loth January.(Ceylon Slan iard Service.) - 32 words
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Article43 1904-01-08 10 Heavy Loss in Lancashire. Cey'on Standard Service.) London, 22nd Dec.—According to Tattorsall s annual cotton trade circular the year's trading of all the Lancashire linns shews a nett loss of 135,590. This lias been the worst year since 180:3.(Cey'on Standard Service.) - 43 words
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Article82 1904-01-08 10 Important Suggestions. I (Ceylon Standard Service.) London, 17th Di e.—Sir Frederick Barden, Minister of Militia and Defence in Canada, has sailed from Liverpool homeward hound after a vhit to London where he discussed wiih the Imperial Defence Committee various proposals for making Canadian officers eligible(Ceylon Standard Service.) - 82 words
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Article43 1904-01-08 11 State of Parties. (Ceylon Sian,danl Service.) London, 19th Dec.—The following is the composition of the Australian Commonwealth Parliament after the elections. In the Senate :—-2 Protectionists; 14 F ree-t ra de rs. In the House of Representatives 42 Protectionists; 33 Free-traders.(Ceylon Sian,danl Service.) - 43 words
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Article90 1904-01-08 11 Japan’s Preparations. Ceylon Standard Service.) London, 23rd Dec.—A Daily Mail telegram from Shanghai states that the Japanese Government has chartered ten steamers there, aggregating 30,000 tons. A Daily Mail telegram from Kobe states that the Japanese Government has chartered seven steamers, most of which are now at Ujina,( Ceylon Standard Service.) - 90 words
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Article627 1904-01-08 11 (6th January,) Need of a Berthing Master. The night before last a collision occurred in Penang harbour between the Japanese steamer Dingo Maru and the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Manila resulting in damage to the extent of about two thousand five hundred dollars being done to the627 words
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Article615 1904-01-08 11 In our issue of the 30th November last we published what a conespondetit styled The horrible result of teaching u Chinaman algebra and invited solutions up to 31st Dec. We confessed to being puzzled over it and hoped that the unravelling of the mysterious contribution might prove an615 words
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Article256 1904-01-08 11 (From our Correnpond fi nt.) Balik Pulau, Ist Jan. —H. E. the Acting Governor, accompanied by the Hon. W. J. Napier, inspected the District Office and the Hosp't il and were jjleased with what they saw. Messrs. Hereford and Lornie met 11. Ĕ. at the foot of Balik256 words
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Article101 1904-01-08 12 The treat given to the orphans of the Convent at Prve yesterday was a pronounced success, the children enjoying themselves thoroughly, and there being no hitch or mishap of any kind to mar the pleasure of the day’s outing. A detailed report of the proceedings will be101 words
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Article106 1904-01-08 12 His High ness the Sultan of Johore, accompanied by his suite, leaves Singapore en route to England by the Salazie of the Messageries Maritimes line on Monday, 4th Jan., says the Straits Times. Along with Ills Highness there will travel Jnchi J. Ismail, Inchi Mustapha, Mr. G. Pallat, S.106 words
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Article303 1904-01-08 12 From a Correspondent.) Kuala, Lumpur, 1st January. —Dr. G, L. Tuck has returned from Penang with a oad cough. Two or three of our private rikishas are to be seen running about the town with a puller and a pusher at tin; back this is an introduction of the303 words
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Article673 1904-01-08 12 (From our Correspondent.) Taiping, 31st Dec.—The Federal Estimates for 1904 are just out. The Police Force in Perak has been increased by only 25 men, and considering the paucity ol Police in the Kinta District, IUO more 1 Mice would have lessened the severe strain on the men in673 words
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Article1472 1904-01-08 12 The Penang Assizes. 4 (liefore lion. A. F. G. Laic Puisne Judge, and a Jury.) 5th January. The first, case called was that of Goviuda Paten, wiio was charged with (1) fradulently ai#i dishonestly using as genuine a forged document l'or the purpose of cheating, (2) cheating and1,472 words
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Article730 1904-01-08 13 lIENRY IjABOUCHERE - rc the Siam Observer Case. By lIENRY IjABOUCHERE in Truth.” In view of some recent exploits of ActingJudge Wilkinson, of the British Consular Court at Bangkok, I should think that British subjects in Siam must look dubiously upon the privilege of being under his jurisdiction,730 words
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100 1904-01-08 13 Going into Liquidation. The annual general meeting of the shareholders of tlie above Company was held at its registered «office in Chatham Street, Fort, Colombo, on 26th Dec. The business was as follows: “To receive the report of the Directors mid statement of accounts100 words
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Article459 1904-01-08 13 matter accurately to determine. The Sphere. The huge body of the Siberian mammoth which was discovered in the summer of 1901 has now been erected in the museum of the Academy of Sciences at St. Petersburg. The unique interest of this discovery lies in the fact thatmatter accurately to determine.—The Sphere. - 459 words
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Article277 1904-01-08 14 The King of Italy has awarded Commander Gaunt of H. M. S. Mohawk a medal for bravery^ Provision is made in the Egyptian budget of 1904 for the beginning of the BerberSaukiui Railway. Mit. L. M. Woodward, Assistant Registrar, Supreme Court, Penang, and Mr. O. B. Ross, Fourth Magistrate, Singapore,277 words
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Article613 1904-01-08 14 —Daily Graphic. While Russia has been reinforcing her Fleets and strengthening the defences of Port Arthur, Japan has gained little more than an extra supply of Welsh coal and a little time for Vice-Admiral Togo to shake down” in the command of the Fleet. Certainly—Daily Graphic. - 613 words
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Article, Illustration37 1904-01-08 14 Diagram showing, firstly, the comparison of the Japanese and Russian ileets at present in the* Far East; and secondly, the comparison should Russia send all her fleet to the Far East.37 words
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Article286 1904-01-08 15 COMMAKUEB WILLIS of tllO B. I. *.S. Pundua reports that on the 4th mst-, m ititude 10°-10' N ancl Longitude 97 J -‘dO E he observed the schooner Thainlnjun ot Moulmein, bound from .Rangoon to Mergui, 35 (lavs out, with signals ot distress flying. We stopped and found them short286 words
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Article337 1904-01-08 15 Ominous Crisis in Russian Capital. War Party Denounces Tsar's Policy. INSISTS ON CESSATION OF NEGOTIATIONS. 1 TSAR'S INFLUENCE WANING. 4 NOBLES AND MINISTERS OPENLY DERIDE WISDOM OF TSAR'S POLICY. CHINA NOT NEUTKAL. 4 «ENDS EVASIVE REPLY TO THE BRITISH and french note. 4 WILL ‘CHIP IN IF INTERESTS337 words
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98 1904-01-08 15 {Reuter s Sewice. London, 6th Jan.—According to information received from an official source in St. Petersburg, the Russian reply to Japan is most conciliatory in tone. Some of the Japanese proposals have been accepted, while others have been{Reuter s Sewice.) - 98 words
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Article71 1904-01-08 15 Reuter's Service.) London, Gtli Jan.—Telegrams received from St. Petersburg mention, the holding of a Grand Council presided over by the Tsar in person, at which several Grand Dukes, M. Witte, the President of the Council, and the leading Ministers were present. It is supposed that( Reuter's Service.) - 71 words
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Article26 1904-01-08 15 Japan’ s New Ships. One hundred and fifty Japanese naval officers and sailors leave London to-day for Genoa to man the new vessels Nysshin and Karnya*26 words
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Article110 1904-01-08 15 Further Particulars of the Tapah Affair. Tapali, (>th Jan.—The gang robbery reported yesterday as taking place on the Bidor-Tapali road was an attack made by robbers upon some servants proceeding to Bidor in a gharry. The robbers relieved the boys of all their barang and fled. Messrs Maude,110 words
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Article36 1904-01-08 15 A Slap at Roosha! lieuter 1 8 Service.) Mr. Shaw, speaking in the House of Representatives, recommended the establishment of a Consulate General at Mukden and a Consulate at Arming, iu Manchuria.(lieuter18 Service.) - 36 words
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Article44 1904-01-08 15 A Trip to England. (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Calcutta, 23rd Dec. —Lady Ourzou accompanied by Colonel C. P. Lukis, I. M. S.. will leave Calcutta by the British India steamer Thongwa on the 10th .January and will proceed direct to England via Colombo.(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 44 words
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Article137 1904-01-08 15 A German View. (Ostasiaiische Lloyd Service.) Berlin, 22nd Dec.—The political situation in the Far Fast is apparently becoming more serious. It is certau that Russia will not make any concessions to Japan in regard to Manchuria. It remains to be seen whether she is prepared to make enough(Ostasiaiische Lloyd Service.) - 137 words
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Article286 1904-01-08 16 Japanese Naval Reinforcements. (Reuter 8 Service.) London, 5th Jan. —The legal formalities connected with the transfer of the two Argentine warships, now nearly completed at Genoa, to the Japanese Government have been completed at the Japanese legation. Work upon the vessels continues (lav and night and when they(Reuter 8 Service.) - 286 words
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Article61 1904-01-08 16 What will the “God and I M Emperor Do? (Ceylon Observer Service.) Allahabad, 26th Dec.—A Piuimr special, dated London, 24th December, says: —There are indications abroad of a growing belief in Berlin that if Hussia should come to he engaged in war, Germany’s neutrality will be distinctly benevolent.(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 61 words
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Article72 1904-01-08 16 Japanese Will Support the Emperor. (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 26th Dec.—Reuter wins from Tokio that, speaking at a semipublic dinner, M. Kato. the former Foreign Minister, said he regretted that the people had not been taken i»to the Government’s confidence. Nevertheless, should the Emperor declare war, the(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 72 words
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Article23 1904-01-08 16 Proposed Royal Visit. (Rangoon Gazette Service,) London, 25th Dec.-Their Majesties the King and Queen hope to visit Ireland again next year. Macedonia(Rangoon Gazette Service,) - 23 words
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Article21 1904-01-08 16 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) London, 25th Dec—The liner Finland has b< (>ii refloated. The liner Preussen is ashore near Flushing.(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 21 words
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Article38 1904-01-08 16 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) London. 25th Dec.—There are strong indications at New York and New Orleans that another big pool is being formed to manipulate cotton on the lines of the famous pool of last year.(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 38 words
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Article48 1904-01-08 16 Presentation by Lord Curzon. (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 20tli Doc.—Lord Curzon lias presented to Lea Invalides Museum in Paris a complete collection of the Indian Army Medals since 1799 up to 1900. M. Delcasse lias written warmly, thanking His Excellency for the unique gift.(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 48 words
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Article39 1904-01-08 16 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) London, 25th Dec.—The French Senate has passed the Naval Estimates, restoring in full the votes for the fortification of bases at Diego Suarez in north Madagascar and Tonking, which the committee had reduced.(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 39 words
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Article57 1904-01-08 16 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Calcutta, 24th Dec.—There was practically no change in the plague mortality last week, the deaths being returned at 17,295. A slight increase in Bombay and the United Provinces was balanced by a f illing off in the Central Provinces and Hyderabad. Last year there(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 57 words
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Article39 1904-01-08 16 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Calcutta, 2*>rd Dec.—Lord Kitchener who arrived in Calcutta yesterday morning, continues to make a satisfnctorv recovery from his accident, lhe Yiceioy and Lady Curzon paid the a visit at Fort vViUjam in the evening.(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 39 words
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Article551 1904-01-08 16 (7th January.) Departure of Governor Taft. Governor Taft and family arrived at Hongkong en route for the United States on 27th lilt. Shortly before his departure from the Philippines lie delivered a length.v speech on Philippines affairs in the course of which lie distinctly laid it down as551 words
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Article102 1904-01-08 17 From recent Tonlciu exchanges we learn that a new line of French steamers is to be established between Hongkong and Canton, and residents of this Settlement will be interested to learn that the first steamer of the new line is to be named after Mr. Charles Hardouin, who was102 words
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Article256 1904-01-08 17 Last year the birthday of our late Ruler, Victoria the Good, was allowed to pass without any official recognition by the Government of the Straits Settlements, although it had been proposed that the day should be observed throughout the British Empire ns a holiday, as a token of256 words
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Article1915 1904-01-08 17 (From Our Correspondent.) Kinta, 4th Jan. —From tlie beginning of this year all the opium shops in this State are to be licensed by the Police and not, as hitherto, by the Sanitary Board. The Police have asked for an increase of staff to perform these duties and a1,915 words
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Article978 1904-01-08 18 The Penang Assizes. (Before the Hon. A. F. G. Law, Puieue Judge, and a Jury.) 6th January. Counterfeiting Kino’s Coin. Accused No. l.Chiu Ah Sang, stated that he knew nothing of the articles. When the Police’came he was lying ill on his bed he was asleep. No. 2,978 words
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Article2119 1904-01-08 18 «The Straits Chinese Magazine.” When one reflects that the Straitsborn Chinese, as well as the native-born Chinese in Chinn, are not, strictly speaking, a reading publ’C, it is all the more to the credit of the proprietors of the Strait* Chinese Magazine that, ivgar iless of losses, they have2,119 words
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Article98 1904-01-08 20 The Strait* Chinese Magazine i* now completing its seventh volume, and we commend it to tin* support of those who wish to hear another side, I' is intended to be a means of promoting culture and patriotism amongst the Straits Chinese, and we have nothin*? but encouragement for so laudable98 words
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Article543 1904-01-08 20 “Ells* Ricmmeks Ashore. The Captain of the British steamer L'liirther Cattle, which arrived at Singapore from Hongkong on Thursday afternoon, reports that at 3.45 a.m. on tin* 27th December while in Lat. 16 N. and bong. 11 '4O E. he picked up a life ho it belonging to543 words
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Article536 1904-01-08 20 I poll vs. I'ulii Gajaii. Centuries by Vanrennen and Stone y. IpuH, 3rd Jau. —lpoli started the New Year by entertaining the Batu Gajai cricket and football teams in lueiu n valrv. Batu Gajah were si rongly represent ed, but Ipoli had some difficulty m u, b536 words
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Article167 1904-01-08 20 Ihe Batu Gajaii team was “on paper vastly the superior side, but after a mos^ exciting and stubborn game Ipoli ran out winners bv two goals to one. Batu Gajaii opened the scoring, but before*naif time lj oil notched two points, th* 5 ad from a penalty. There was167 words
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Article525 1904-01-08 20 The 3idor-Tapah Affair. Full Particulars. (From our Cor respondent.) Tapah, sth Jan. —On his way to Sunkai (six miles from Tapah) to-day a syce with a gharry containing Mr. Maude's “boy,” in charge of his and Mr. Davis's personal luggage, was held up by armed Chinese, one brandishing525 words
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Article300 1904-01-08 21 (From Our Correspondent.) Rangoon, Ist Jan. —The weather here is delhditfullv cool and seasonable in the mornings and evenings, and Rangoon lias not been lacking in gaiety this Yuletide. The Gymkhana has had a lengthy programme of amusements there lias been a very successful and well-attended Hall at Government300 words
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Article235 1904-01-08 21 Mr. B. Hickie has been appointed District Surveyor, Pahang, with effect from Ist instant. The American Government proposes to expend this year about §2,()'0i),000 (gold) on the coast defences of the Philippines. Dr. W. R. C. Middleton is appointed Deputy President of the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore, during the absence235 words
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Article143 1904-01-08 21 British Sailors to man «Japan’s new Cruisers. lO'ilftT x St'rrice.) London, 7th Jan.—One hundred and twenty British reservists have been recruited bv the Shipping Federation and with ten officers have left London for Genoa, to assist in navigating the newly purchased war vessels Ny-whiu and Karuf/a to Japan.(lO'ilftT x St'rrice.) - 143 words
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Article445 1904-01-08 21 The Advance into the hand of the Lamas. (Rangoon Advertiser.) Calcutta, 21st Doc.—The following news has been received in Calcutta. The Tibet Mission arrived safely at Kenchenjong village on the Pith. The village is a line one consisting of some forty large double and treble-storied houses. The Chambi valley(Rangoon Advertiser.) - 445 words
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Article49 1904-01-08 21 (Shanghai Times Service.) Peking, 17th Dec. —The Chinese Government seems to recognise and acquiesce in the British policy of opening Tibet and offers no objection to the entry of British troops into that country, which it is hoped will serve to check the Russian outrages in Manchuria.(Shanghai Times Service.) - 49 words
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Article52 1904-01-08 21 Baron Hayashi’s Fears. Rangoon Gazette Service.) Ghent .a, 23rd Dec.—A apecia T telegram tn the Hnglixhman from London runs Laron Hayashi fears that the delay in the Russian reply will incite a popular outburst and precipitate a war. A city rumour has it that France has offeredRangoon Gazette Service.) - 52 words
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Article94 1904-01-08 21 hanghai Times Service. 1 17th Dec.—Japan is now endeavour ig to get a railway concession in the oviuce of Fokien, and certain other ncessions along the Yangtze. Mr. < la has received instructions to dema; rom tin* Chinese Government these vileges, but as the Manchurian pihanghai Times Service. ) - 94 words
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Article134 1904-01-08 21 A Waiting Policy. (Shanghai Times Service.) Peking, 17lli Dec. —The real nature of tin* present relations between Russia and China is kept secret, but there is nothing in them to cause anxiety. However, the Grand Council hold meetings daily for the discussion of the Manchurian (jin stion.(Shanghai Times Service.) - 134 words
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Article37 1904-01-08 22 Mullah Disposed to Treat. (Ceylon Ob.r.-r Scrvr-c.) London, 28th l)cc.—The .'ltillnh mi id to hr* disposed to treat v. ;l!i Great Britain through the Italians, who have sent emissaries into t he interior tor that purpose.(Ceylon Ob.r.-r Scrvr-c.) - 37 words
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Article33 1904-01-08 22 (Ceylon Obner::<r Service.! London, 28th Dec. -The Foard of War at Peking has ordered the Viceroys to furnish full information regarding the numbers of foreign-trained troops available for service.(Ceylon Obner::<r Service.! - 33 words
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Article33 1904-01-08 22 (Ceylon Independent Service.) London, 30th Dec.—A further list of the members of Chamberlain's Tariff Commission includes Sir Hubert Herbert, Chairman, Sir George Ryder, Sir Clementi Smith, Mr. Frederick Haynes and’Mr. Charles Eckersley.(Ceylon Independent Service.) - 33 words
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Article60 1904-01-08 22 Against Gambling (Ceylon Independent Sendee,) London, 29th Dec.—At a meeting of Mastor-Cotton-Spinnors and Operatives held at Manchester it was decided to request Government to take steps to prevent gambling in cotton. It was declared that legislation was necessary to deal with this grave national danger. It was also stilted(Ceylon Independent Sendee,) - 60 words
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Article160 1904-01-08 22 More Russian Aggression. (Shanghai Time*.) Peking, 17th Dec.—Yuan Talma, the •ex-Tuotai of Feng Hwang-cheng, says that the Russian policy is to occupy the Yalu valley and to build a railway and telegraph line from Port Arthur and Dalny on the west to the upp< r streams of(Shanghai Time*.) - 160 words
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Article175 1904-01-08 22 At No. 5 Green Hall, on «ho l)nl January. I'.NH. tho wife of Him Kiau Thong, of a (laughterON- 25th Dec. at Grange R<«4. Singapore the wife of E(l. Hi-by Willoughby, of daughter. AtCn.igPha.Jrig. Klong Pel. Yomc. Bang, kok. the wife of A. J. Corbett, Howarth Lr. kino. Ltd.,175 words
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Article123 1904-01-08 22 0:: 3rd Dee., at the Parish Church. St. Thomas-on -tho-Bourne, Farnhain, Surrey, by the Rev. T. W. Sidobotham, M.A.. assisted by tho Rev. j. F. Stephenson. Vincent Cameroy Gauntlet!. Lieut. Manchester Regt.. son of G. 11. Gauatlott, Esq., of Hove, Brighton, to Helen Wilhelmina. eldest daughter of Colonel G.123 words
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Article115 1904-01-08 22 Penang, Bth January. (By courtesy of the Chartered, Bank.) London Demand Bank ...l/0£ 4 months’ sight Hank ...110] 3 Credit 1 /10 A j, 3 Documentary ...1/10,° Calcutta, Demand Hank R.s. 135 3 days’ sight Private 137 Bombay, Demand Hank ]35 3 days’ sight Private 137 Madras, Demand Hank115 words
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Article201 1904-01-08 22 Hersawah Gold M ine Co., Ld. 15.20 sales. IvecliauGohl Mining Co., Ld. I.— nom. Rail!) Ansi ralian Gold Mining Co., Ijd s.— buyers Redjaug Lebong Gold Mining Co., L<l 3245. nom S. Ranh Gold Mining Syn. Ld.§ 10.— nom. Kadana,Gold M ining Co„TAd. (fully paid.) 3 10.— nom. Bruseh201 words
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Article152 1904-01-08 22 Tiii S 83.50 Gold leal' 84. !>. P(‘pper(\V.Coast 31b5.50z.)§ 29.7.5 sellers u bile Pepper 50.25 sales i rang Pepper 32. nom. Cloves (picked) 35. Mace §l4O. Mace Pickings 120. Nutmegs 1 10 s (36. buyers No. I 7.50 Sugar 2 5.40 (Basket sales Tapioca Flour 2.124 )l il 7.50152 words
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Obituary83 1904-01-08 22 Deaths. On 3rd Dec. at Colombo, whilst on her way to Manila. 17 days after the death of her husband at the same place. Meta Mackay, widow of Walter F. Stevenson, of Manila. On tho evening of 24th Dee., at his residonce, Chaadanwadi. Bombay, Mr. Coovorjee BomaiFeo Setua. On 14th83 words
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