The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 15 January 1904
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Title Section23 1904-01-15 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. §l5 Per Annum. "V Single Copy, 40 cents. JT Vol. 2. Penang, Friday, 15th January, 1904. No. 2.23 words
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Article148 1904-01-15 1 Births, Marriages, Deaths: Leading Articles The Malay States The Crisis Russian Veracity The Somali War Leaderettes and other Articles: f a V Our Birthday Column Russian Trickery Current Topics Correspondence {Public Opinion) Streets Accidents and their Causes A Seat in the Legislative Council for Penang 1 Chinese The Crisis148 words
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Article1198 1904-01-15 1 (Bth January.) The Future of the Tin Industry. It is advisable us far as possible to refrain from taking a gloomy view of affairs, but it is an axiom of all successful business men that both sides of a question must always be looked squarely in the1,198 words
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Article1207 1904-01-15 1 Bth January. Dr. A. R. Wallace, F. R. S. The Veteran Naturalist. Born this day in the year 1822 at Usk, Monmouthshire, England, Alfred Jiussel Wallace was educated at the Grammar School at Hertford, where he showed himself a bright boy. Leaving school he was articled with1,207 words
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Advertisement89 1904-01-15 1 Tl*e Straits Echo. 4 ir: i n m Justice satisfies everybody, and justice alone— Emerson. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TilK CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penang. IMUCE: DAILY, LOCAI $24 per annum. (Post Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 15 CAULK ADDKKSS: E89 words
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Article695 1904-01-15 2 4 (From our Correspondent.) Cattle Thieves. Kampar. sth Jan.—There was rather a rough time this morning between two policemen and some Malay thieves at Kwala Depang, a village three miles out on the KamparDopeng Road. The Malays it is reported were trying to lift cattle, when their antics were695 words
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Article105 1904-01-15 2 straits Times. The S l'ltan’s De part u re. H. H. the Sultan of Johore left Singapore yesterday afternoon (4th) by the s.s. Salazie, cn route to Europe, where he expects to sojourn for about two years. His Highness was accompanied by J. Ismail and Inchi Mustapha, besides hisstraits Times. - 105 words
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Article147 1904-01-15 2 (From our Correspondent.) Nibong Tubal. 7th Jan.—l regret to have to record the death of Mrs. Kee Lye Huat, the mother of six of our leading Towkays of Sungei Bakap. which took place at 7-20 p.m. on the 3rd instant at her residence at Sungei Bakap. Carriages from147 words
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Article405 1904-01-15 2 The 1904 Derby. Our London correspondent reports that the 1904 Derby was the medium for some speculation at the leading turf clubs in London on the 11th ult. St. Am a at and Henri/ I the favourites, were bracketed at 5 to 1 against each, but that price405 words
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Article729 1904-01-15 3 (From our Correspondent.) Bangkok, 30th Dec.—By the time these lines reach Penang the Straits Echo, its Editor, and readers will have been ushered into 1904, and as an outport” correspondent I may be permitted to pass on to all Echo-it es every wish for a Happy New Year. The729 words
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Article1618 1904-01-15 3 The Penang Assizes. (lief ore the Hon. A. F. G. Law, Puisne Judge, and a Jury.) Alleged Secret Society. Bth January. The case of five elderly Malays, named Makali, Mat Samau, Mat Tindal, Ismail, and Sheriff, who stood charged with (1) assisting in the management of an unlawful1,618 words
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Article429 1904-01-15 4 Judging bv the gathering in the Par East, of special correspondents of most of the big London dailies, it is apparently evident that in the minds of the Editors there was more than a risk of collision over the present position of affairs lietweeu the two powers engaged in the429 words
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Article371 1904-01-15 4 Russian Reply Delivered. (Heater s Sernice.) London, 8th dan. —An official communication from St. Petersburg reports that yesterday Baron Rosen, the Russian Minister at Tokio, presented the Russian reply to the Japanese Cabinet. United States Neutral. The L uited States Government has telegraphed instructions to Admiral Robley Evans,Commander-in-Chief(Heater s Sernice.) - 371 words
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Article505 1904-01-15 4 (CebhneiL's Special Service.) Tokio. 2fill Doc.—Japan is chartering transports wherever available. The subsidized lines have been notified that they must be ready to furnish ships. He Has Authority. St. Petersburg, 21th Dec.—Admiral Alexieif, Viceroy of Russia in the Far East, has been authorized by the Czar to settle(CebhneiL's Special Service.) - 505 words
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Article1366 1904-01-15 5 fffli January. Ouu 4 specials published in another part of this issue taken with Reuter's latest news and the Hrko’s exclusive intelligence respecting the failure of the Tsar to carry his point at the recent stormy meeting of the Council of State in St. Petersburg—which we published on1,366 words
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Article985 1904-01-15 5 For ways that are dark, and tricks that arc mean, the ltocskics are truly peculiar. That the Editor of the Free Press in common with the meekly and lowly writer of this par and the editors of not a few wellinformed Far Eastern journals who have the faculh985 words
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Article41 1904-01-15 6 Wk learn that the British India s. s. Okkla, bound from Manila to Siinjapo is six dais overdue and that tin I’mulua, of the same line, bus b( J‘" tained here, probably with sending her in seaich ot vessel.41 words
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Article377 1904-01-15 6 from our Correspondent.) Kuala Kanos ar, 7th Jan.—The Acting British Resident, Mr. H. Conway Belheld, came to Kuala Kangsar yesterday. There is a meeting of the Council of State to-day. Mr. S. C. Colomb has returned from leave and is appointed to he in charge of the Ipoh Post377 words
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Article807 1904-01-15 6 The Siamese gunboat Sucrih (Capt. Zerniehow) arrived from Tongkah Ibis morning, bringing Major Busch as passenger. The Seoul-Fusan railway, being constructed and guarded bv Japan, is getting on; 33 miles on the Seoul side and 23 on the Fusan side are to be opened for traffic very shortly, says the807 words
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The Straits Echo. (Special Service.)
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Article290 1904-01-15 7 On the Eve of War. Scheme for Protection of Lives and Property of Europeans in Far East. Enormous Shipments op Welsh Coal. THE “SULLY” SAILS FROM TOULON With Sealed Orders for French Squadron. RUSSIAN AND JAPANESE AMBASSADORS* CLOSETED WITH LORD LANSDOWNK. London, Bth January. —.Intelligence arriving from the290 words
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159 1904-01-15 7 I tenter's Service..') London, oth Jan.—The Times has adopted a stronger tone than hitherto on the Russo-Japanese crisis, and declares that Great Britain s first duty in the event of war is to prevent others from joining in against Japan. The great daily goes on(I tenter's Service..') - 159 words
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Article726 1904-01-15 7 The Sensitive Barometer. (Reuter s Service.) (From Japan Exchanges.) (Oetasiatieche Lloyd Service.) London, Bth Jan.—Stocks recovered somewhat on the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, but were again down yesterday (Thursday), and the public feeling is uneasv. An Ominous Sign. The text of the Russian reply to Japan is(Reuter s Service.); (From Japan Exchanges.); (Oetasiatieche Lloyd Service.) - 726 words
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Article202 1904-01-15 7 A Colombian Protest. (Cablenews Special Service.) Washington, 20th Dec. —President Keyes, of the Republic of Colombia, has made a formal protest to the United States against its occupation of the Isthmus of Panama, which lie claims is Colombian territory. This is following the appeal to The Hague tribunal of(Cablenews Special Service.) - 202 words
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Article74 1904-01-15 8 Record Prices. (Ceylon Observer Service.) U union, 20th Dec. —Ovvinir to the hull «peculaiion, prices in the New York cotton market yesterday were the highest known for years, dosing sit IS to, 50 points higher. The excitement was intensified by the reports from New Orleans that a speculative combination(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 74 words
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Article50 1904-01-15 8 Trial Next Month (Cableneii'ri Special Service.) Paris, 25th Dec.—The new trial of Dreyfus will be begun iri January. This is the recommendation of the military commission which was appointed by the French Cabinet to investigate the question of whether Dreyfus was entitled to a revision of bis c ise.(Cableneii'ri Special Service.) - 50 words
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Article36 1904-01-15 8 Friar Lands Bonds. (Cablcnews Special Service.) Washington, 21th Dec.—Treasury 'Department has authorized the issue of $7*237,000 4-per cent, bond with which to secure money for payment in the friar-lands deal in the Philippine Islands.(Cablcnews Special Service.) - 36 words
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Article62 1904-01-15 8 Root Asks Two Millions. (Cablenew* Special Service.) Washington, 20th Dec.—Secretary of AVar Root asked Congress to appropriate $4.000,000 more for defences of the insular possessions of Uncle Sam. Admiral Evans, commanding» the Asiatic squadron of the United States Navy, has made a statement that tin* present condition(Cablenew* Special Service.) - 62 words
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Article519 1904-01-15 8 (11th January.) English Sea-Wolves” CHOWLS FROM THE RUSSIAN BI.AU. The Champion Liar of the Universe is, after all. not be found in lar-tained Bunderland (otherwise the hamlet or Shanghai on the banks of the muddy Whangpoo in the Empire of nina) bin, mirabiledidii is having a high old519 words
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Article74 1904-01-15 8 Ihe ai moured cruiser K t ay A f red bringing relief crews to the British China squadrun. will he a great addition to the strength ot the fleet in the event of war. She is a vessel ot 14,100 tons, 31,156 horse-power and 23.4 b knots speed. Her armament74 words
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Article405 1904-01-15 8 It is generally conceded, and urged with some warmth by the (I lobe, that the efforts I,oW being lllll^e by the London hamher of Commerce and other bodies to give more complete training to commercial clerks require to be supplemented by some extension of tlie age limit405 words
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123 1904-01-15 8 Apropos of the present universal interest in Japanese affairs, we understand that a Japanese newspaper is shortly to >e started in Singapore. The promoters of the scheme are Messrs F. N. Kishi •iml M. M. Matsunioto. The former has had much experience as correspondent to123 words
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Article980 1904-01-15 9 That pleasure is of all Mi; liountii'ul and Kind, Tliat Ti les no: s'r.y/.;li(, but loives liviu. joj behnul. Cumpiau. Onk of the greatest pleasures:—one of the low priceless treasures obtainable in this world —is the incalculable pleasure derived froiii giving pleasure to others, and tuat is980 words
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Article594 1904-01-15 9 Training Notes. That the usual January racing fixture under the auspices of the Penang Turf Club, and which will take place in another fortnight, will be another record this year may be taken for granted, as already the track is daily crowded with competitors waiting for the594 words
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Article1616 1904-01-15 9 By a Medical Expert. Brain fag is an offender with many aliases. To some it is known as eye-strain, to others as nervous dyspepsia, and to others again it presents a different guise, and curiously enough each group o§ sufferers is unwilling to believe in the reality of1,616 words
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Article78 1904-01-15 10 Messrs J. S. Cunningham and W. C. W. Stewart have been granted licences to conduct sales by auction at Penan*' ID' Captain J. B. Jardine, D. 5.0., sth Lanceis, Captain C. A. L. Yale, King’s Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) are seconded whilst attached to the Japanese Armv. 4 Mr. W.78 words
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Article1875 1904-01-15 10 The Penang Assizes. lie fore the Hon. A. F. G. Lair, Puisne Judge, and a Jury.) Alleged Secret Society. Bth January. Witness knew No. 4 who was called and examined hv th« In.qector. itness was not present. He did not live in the Reserve room, he went there1,875 words
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Article154 1904-01-15 11 (From Our Correspondent.) Batu Gajah, Bth Jan.—Mining matters in Batang Pudang are booming again, and Kinta towkays are all on the look out for land in the district. Towkay Li Kim is working on a large scale near Toraoh, and reaping the benefit of the present price of tin.154 words
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Article42 1904-01-15 11 Sir William G. Des Voeux, formerly Governor of Hongkong, is at present in India. Messrs Alan Wilson, H. A. Neubronner, A. J. W. Watkins, R. A. J. Bid well and L. A. Norris have been licensed as Surveyors under the Surveyors Ordinance.42 words
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Article856 1904-01-15 11 —Sydney llulletin. It vvliat is now being attempted in England, in the case of the Shoreditch Borough Council deficiency, were to be legalised in Australia, a great deal of the shameless dishonesty which makes “alderman” here almost synonymous with pickpocket and State Treasurer with grand embezzler would. —Sydney llulletin. - 856 words
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Article199 1904-01-15 12 An Important Arrangement. The Wei-hai-wei Gazette of the 17th Dec. contains this announcement: —It will interest our readers to learn that an important decision has been arrived at regarding the status of Wei-hai-wei as a commercial port, which may have an important effect on its future development. Some time199 words
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Article251 1904-01-15 12 Wk hear that Hagan Dalani and Prai in Province Wellesley, separated by about lmlf-a-milo of sea, are short ly to he connected bv an iron bridge, owing to the increase of traffic between these places since the advent of the iron-horse across the Native States. —4 The following F. M.251 words
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Article880 1904-01-15 12 The Russian Reply. Tonk Conciliatory, Substanck Unsatisfactory. licufn'x Sf'yvicf 1 London, 11th Jan.—According to trustworthy diplomatic inlormation received at Peking the Russian reply to Japan, though conciliatory in tone is unsatisfactory in substance. Japan Wants Delay. Japan desires further delay in order to complete her preparations for war(licufn'x Sf'yvicf1.) - 880 words
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Article46 1904-01-15 12 When Canada talks of independence she not forget that she will have to obey the Monroe doctrine. Were she an independent nation, the U-nited States could not permit her to form European alliances, imr to cede any of her territory to a European nation.— Yankee Doodle46 words
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Article228 1904-01-15 13 The Sinews of War. (China Mail Service) London, 30th Doc —The Standards correspondent at Tokio states that the Tanan Government has authorised the Treasurer to draw upon an Emergency fund Yen 50,000,000, the nucleus ot which was the war indemnity paid by of the fund will be utilised(China Mail Service) - 228 words
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Article558 1904-01-15 13 (Cablenews Special Service.) Tokio, 23rd Dec.—The Japanese government has requisitioned all the Japanese fleet which is now in dry dock or preparing to enter. War is expected to be declared momentarily. Port Arthur Defences. Tort Arthur, 23rd Dec.—Port Arthur is being made ready for war as fast as(Cablenews Special Service.) - 558 words
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Article23 1904-01-15 13 Tsar Receives Bryan. (Cablencws Special Service St. Petersburg, 23rd Dec. —The Tzar has received in audience William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska.(Cablencws Special Service.) - 23 words
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Article40 1904-01-15 13 Slave Raiders Punished. Cablenews Special Service.) Iligati,P. I. 18th Dec.—Judge Powell of the Court of First Instance has sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment some Moro dattos tried before his court for seizing Filipinos and carrying them off into slavery.( Cablenews Special Service.) - 40 words
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Article105 1904-01-15 13 The Squabble with Colombia. (Cablenews Special Service.) Washington, 29tli Dec. General Reyes, who has been representing Colombia at Washington with Senor Herran, has abandoned all hope of the United States heeding the protest made by him in the name of Colombia against the United States assisting in her rebellion(Cablenews Special Service.) - 105 words
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Article53 1904-01-15 13 Hottentot Rising. (Cablenews Special Service.) Cape Colony, 29th Dec.—There has been a serious outbreak against British authority in Namaqualand and troops have been sent against the insurgent natives. Namaqualand is a vast region in Southwestern Africa with a population of about 100,000 Namaquas and Hottentots. It is rich in(Cablenews Special Service.) - 53 words
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Article118 1904-01-15 13 Grand Vizier of Persia Visits the Mikado. Shanghai Daily News Service.) Tokio, 21st Dec.—The date grand Vizier of Persia, Ali Aseger Khan, accompanied by Sir Claude MacDonald; British Minister, is to be received i‘n audience by H. I. M. the Mikado;' orF Christmas day forenoon, aiid will(Shanghai Daily News Service.) - 118 words
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Article336 1904-01-15 13 In an interesting and suggestive, albeit somewhat prejudiced, article in the Siecle, M. de Lanessan, the exMinister of Marine, calls attention to the attitude of the Japanese towards other oriental peoples, and in particular to the rapprochement between China and Japan which has taken place since the336 words
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Article368 1904-01-15 14 Two judgments delivered in the local Law Courts during the past few days are of more than passing imerest, one of thnn relating to the dog nuisance and the other to counterfeiters. The dog nuisance, as everybody is well aware, is probably more trying now than ever368 words
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Article129 1904-01-15 14 As regards the counterfeiting case it was decided at the Assizes last week, the Judge sentencing the culprit to five years’ imprisonment with hard labour. It is to be hoped that this sentence will have a deterrent effect, though, in view of the epidemic of counterfeiting, Vo one129 words
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Article417 1904-01-15 14 llth January. The Hon. W. R. Collyer, I. S. 0 Attorney-General, S. S. The Jlou. William Robert Collyer, m. a., Attorney-General of the Straits Settlements, was born on the lltli January, 1842. Educated at Caius College, Cambridge, where he took the degree of M.A., Mr. Collyer first417 words
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Article123 1904-01-15 14 1 he Siamese Prince Chakrapongse arrived here this afternoon. He proceeded to Phva Rasadas (Mr. Kliaw Sim Bee) new house on Northam Road (next to San Souci) facing the sea, where he performed the ceremony of opening the new house. This was followed by a dinner at which Mr H123 words
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Article323 1904-01-15 14 Reference was made last week in the Straits Times to a case in the Supreme Court affecting the status of a deceased Chinaman’s second widow, who resides in Singapore. The widow was the petitioner in an application for letters of administration in the estate of her323 words
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453 1904-01-15 14 To TiiK Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —Taking into consideration the numerous accidents that take place in Penang, it, seems rather strange that, the authorities have not taken any steps to put an end to the racing mania among rikislia coolies. I have453 words
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Article547 1904-01-15 15 Re Handicapping British Shipping in British Ports. (Shipping Gazette 18th Dec.) Lord Inverclyde’s plea for the reconsideration of certain antiquated branches of our merchant shipping laws is one that is sure to strike a responsive chord. There is no doubt that the progress of the shipping industry has547 words
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Article238 1904-01-15 15 (From a Correspondent.) Taifing, 10th Jan.—The Kampar murderer was arrested here at about 8 o'clock last night. The Malay detective who was shadowing him attempted to arrest him at 4th Cross Street, near Messrs. Loehman Co's. Medical Stores, when the Malay drew a knife which238 words
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Article256 1904-01-15 15 (From a Correspondent.) Teluk Anson, lltli Jan. —A daring* case of gang 1 robbery occurred at 10 p.m. on tho 9th ult., at Chikus, a village a few miles from Teluk Anson. It would appear that eight Chinese Macaos. well armed with revolvers and big knives, broke256 words
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Article227 1904-01-15 15 Kuala Lumpur, 11th Jan. —Wo are sorry to learn that tho Commissioner of Police, Capt. Talbot, was robbed at Kuala Lumpur of a considerable amount of valuable jewellery, consisting of lady’s gold watches, rings, brooches, necklets and bangles amounting to over 82,000. It would appear that these articles227 words
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Article1636 1904-01-15 15 Mr. Luning’s Speech. In our issue of the 30th December we published a report of the first annual general meeting of shareholders of the Tronoh Mines, Ltd., (held in London on 2nd Dec.) as it appeared in the Financial Times of 3rd nit. That report only1,636 words
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Article582 1904-01-15 16 Globe. Persian Government Favours Russian Bank. It shows how entirely subservient the Shall has become to St. Petersburg that iie should have accorded to the newly-created Russian bank at Teheran the right to issue notes. Years ago, his predecessor on the Persian throne formally reserved that valuable privilegeGlobe. - 582 words
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Article299 1904-01-15 16 A rising has occurred among the Akapoto tribe south of Benue in West Africa. The British Resident and a police officer were killed. Punitive operations will Lie undertaken shortly. Before the war there were GOO Chinamfcn in Ihe Transvaal. Now then* are over 4,000, and, being unregistered, they form part299 words
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Article148 1904-01-15 17 Dusfite the fact that ***** will be known throughout the newspaper world as a bad advertisement year, the directors of London Evening Reus, Ltd., were able to present a very few gratilyinrr report. Tiie new profit tor the twelve months endin'? October 01, after providing for depreciation of148 words
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Article58 1904-01-15 17 “Look here,” said the reforming busbaud, we must have t hings arranged in this house so that we shall know just where everything is kept.” “With all my heart, and let us begin with your late hours, my love. I should heartilv like to know where they are58 words
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Article772 1904-01-15 17 The Petersburg eor. of the Globe reported on 15th ult :—Not only is Russia sending out large quantities of war material to the Far East by means of the Siberian Railway and also in the steamers of the “Volunteer Fleet/’but conscripts destined to be incorporated in the forces already stationed772 words
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Article22 1904-01-15 17 Hichly Deserved Promotion. (Ranyoon Gazette Service London, 1st Jan. —Commander Gaunt of H. M. S. Mohawk is promoted to be Captain.(Ranyoon Gazette Service,) - 22 words
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Article105 1904-01-15 17 Chamberlain and the Commonwealth. (Ranyoon Gazette Service.) London, Ist Jan.—The Commonwealth ministry telegraphed to Mr. Chamberlain on behalf of the people of Australia an invitation for him to pay a visit to Australia, pointing out that preferential trade leagues in course of formation would receive immense impetus by his(Ranyoon Gazette Service.) - 105 words
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Article282 1904-01-15 17 Gravity of the Situation Admitted. Conference at the Foreign Office. 1 FRENCH REINFORCEMENTS. ADROIT MOVE OF JAPAN IN COREA. THE LATEST ON A POSSIBLE WAY OUT OF THE DIFFICULTY. London, 11th Jan G p.m. —The news coming in from the Continental capitals is of a more cheerful description282 words
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Article279 1904-01-15 17 (Shanghai Times Service.) London, 22nd Dec.—The London Globe earnestly advocates the necessity of Great Britain’s lending assistance to Japan financially, if necessary. The other British papers also advocate that a slrong policy be taken by the British government to safeguard the interest of the allied power (Japan). The(Shanghai Times Service.) - 279 words
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Article234 1904-01-15 18 Brilliant Success of British Arms (limiter'* Service.) London, 12th Jan.—The Com-mander-in-Chief in Somaliland reports a successful engagement with the Mullah’s forces, one thousand of whom were killed. Two British officers were killed and eight severely wounded in the engagement. [ln recent issues of tins journal we published(limiter'* Service.) - 234 words
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Article41 1904-01-15 18 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) London, Ist Jan.—The Committee appointed to advise regarding the creating of a board for tin* adniinistiation of business in the War Office held its tirst sittings at Portsmouth and meets at the War Office to-day.(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 41 words
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Article171 1904-01-15 18 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) In the second Test Match, England closed play with the total standing at 221 for two wickets. Warner scored 08, Hayward 58, and Tyldesley and Foster *4O not out and 49 not out respectively. Bombay, 2nd Jan.—A Timex of India cablegram, dated Melbourne, January 1, states:—At(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 171 words
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Article159 1904-01-15 18 (Rangoon Advertiser Service.) More Troops and Cruisers for the Far East. (Rangoon Advertiser Service.) London, Ist Jan.—The Russian cruiser Almaz has left Leban for the Far East. Two more Russian destroyers have arrived at Gibraltar en route to the Far East. llie Russian transport Kazan, with upwards(Rangoon Advertiser Service.) - 159 words
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Article36 1904-01-15 18 Reuter's Tokio correspondent says it is stated at Seoul that the Russian minister is straining every nerve to prevail upon Corea to grant Russia a naval station at Masauipho. Unrest prevails in Southern Corea.36 words
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Article279 1904-01-15 18 The idea of setting apart as ;i public holiday throughout i he Empire the birthday of our late Queen, Victoria the £ood, appears to be becoming popular and widespread. In the weekly edition of the Times for 18th Dec. we note the following:—Lord Meath’s letter to the279 words
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Article1332 1904-01-15 18 The judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Walton recently in the ‘•Apollinaris Company v. the Norddeutsche Insurance Company” is of great importance, deciding as if does a question of marine insurance which lias never been considered in any reported English case. The Sjiipping Gazette (18th Dec.) has1,332 words
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Article178 1904-01-15 19 The Penang Assizes. (Before the Hon. A F. G. Law Puisne Judye, and a Jury.) Gang Robbery. 18th January. The trial of the two Chinese named Oh Yeng and Chan Chun, charged with gangrobbery, was concluded this morning. The jurv was composed of Messrs Robles, Boudville, Oliveiro, Joseph,178 words
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Article29 1904-01-15 19 The author (after the first performance) —Well, what do you think of my play Feminine Friend —It was just lovely 1 Who designed the heavenly dresses r29 words
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Article157 1904-01-15 19 A correspondent writes —Alien! your remarks on the dog nuisance in yesterday’s issue, perhaps your readers might lie interested to know what is being done in Madras in this connection. Under the auspices of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a Home for stray157 words
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Article651 1904-01-15 19 (From our Correspondent.) Taiping, 12th January. —The Resident has sanctioned the Chandu Farms selling chandu in quantities of and 5£ boons at 15 and 12 cents respectively until the end of the Chinese New Year holidays, as a special favour. The Resident, Mr. Beltield, in company with Mr. Winstedt,651 words
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Article246 1904-01-15 20 f From our Correspondent.) Kuala Lujapub, 11th Jan.— Last v/eek Dr. Leicester of Kuan Lumpur had a very successful mosjuito hunt at Klang and Port SwGtenliam. Orel* fifty different «qrasi'*.» were classiiied, and a species hitherto unknown to science WfW discovered. Tho stranger viewed through the microscope is wonderfully246 words
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Article239 1904-01-15 20 D G. L. of Hongkong and South China. On tho 29tli ult. the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South China held its 28th annual mooting at Freemasons Hall, Zotland Street, Hongkong, when tho follow ing appointments for tho year 1904 were made —Deputy District Grand Master. Wor. Bro.239 words
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Article41 1904-01-15 20 Burma is beginning to grow English fruit in certain favoured tracts in "the Southern Shan States, where a Government orchard has so far succeeded as to now offer apple, pear and cherry trees aud strawberry plants for sale to the public.41 words
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Article680 1904-01-15 20 (From our Correspondent.) Bangkok, 7th Jan.-During the week ending to-dav there has been alumsi absence of anything stirring; and what little there has been echoed m 1 enang a ready across your “special wire iroin Bangkok. But perhaps i may supplement rnv cablegrams bv an extra line or so.680 words
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342 1904-01-15 20 To The Editor of thk Sir aits Echo, Dear Sin.—May I ask you for a small space m your valuable paper to echo uiy opinion regarding the now inueh-talked-of subject in Penang, i e., the advisability of having a uhine.se Representative342 words
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Article147 1904-01-15 20 Messrs Lou stead and Co., Agents of the L. 1. S. N. Co., received a wire from their Agents m Hongkong on 9th inst. to the Greet that the B. 1. steamer O/chla whose liou-ai rival has caused some anxiety here, was sighted and spoken by the147 words
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Article234 1904-01-15 20 inn Seremban Tin Mining Company, d 1 with which Mr. James Wickett, of L ed ruth, is associated, have issued their qn?i ei S ei fc accounts f°r the year ending 30to September. This Straits Company has lu.u ,t piotit of <£0,685, which the directors <. uisiiu i satisfactory. They234 words
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Article2770 1904-01-15 21 Descriptive Report of the Great Race. Kun at Calcutta on 26th December. The Viceroy's Cup.— A Cup value «£IOO presented by H. E. the Viceroy, and Rs. 27,000 from the fund. The cup and Rs. 20,000 to the winner, Rs. 5,000 to the second and Rs. 2,0002,770 words
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Article732 1904-01-15 22 England beat Australia in the second test match by 185 runs. A Singapore Association Football League Irecanm un fait accompli on Thursday last. It is proposed to establish a Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Kuala Lumpur. It is stated that the Selangor Turf Chib proposes to import 6700 griffins for732 words
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Article85 1904-01-15 22 (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 30th Dec.—The net profits or the Bank of Calcutta, Limited, °i Dio fiulf year ended 30th December, are Rs. 102,596 which includes Rs. 093 brought forward 1 from last half year. Rs. 50,000 is added to the reserve making that fund Rs.(Rangoon Times Service.) - 85 words
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Article505 1904-01-15 23 Preparing for the Fray. Rushing Cargoes to the East. GERMANY’S ATTITUDE. Preparations in India. RUSSIAN’S PROPOSALS. Japan Preparing Counter Proposals. r Peace bv no Means Assured. London, 12th Jan.—There is at present an unprecedented rush of business at Birkenhead (Liverpool) connected with the shipment of cargoes to the505 words
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Article249 1904-01-15 23 (Renter s Service.) London, 12th Jan., —It is announced in Berlin that Russia’s proposals are essentially as follows First Japan is accorded various concessions in Corea. Second: Japan is allowed to deal with Southern Corea, economically and strategically, as her interests require. Third: Russia leaves(Renter s Service.) - 249 words
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Article657 1904-01-15 23 Expedition Reaches Phari. (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 26th Dec.—General Macdonald reached Phari on the 20th Dec. and after placing a small garHsoh of Gurkhas, in the fort, in which the depon and local officials are also living, returned to Cliumbi on the 24th December. Phari is a town of(Rangoon Times Service.) - 657 words
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Article, Illustration1703 1904-01-15 24 14th January.) [l/»xnnx. 12th JAn.—The Commander-in Chief in SomaIfktnri reports a fttiCreMful engagement with the Mullah’s fore*, vile thousand of whom were killed. Two British officers were killed and eight severely wounded in the oiig a ;em ;n He u te r. The Somalis, tbe followers of1,703 words
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Article578 1904-01-15 25 14th January 1904. Lord Lansdowne, K. G. England'B Foreign Secretary. Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, k. 0., sth Marquis of Lansdowne, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, was born this day iii the year 1845. Educated at, Eton and Balliol College Oxford, his lordship was first intended for578 words
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Article309 1904-01-15 25 The Penang Assizes. (lief ore the Hon. A. F. (4. Law, Puisne Judge, and a Jury.) 14th January. One of the most interesting cases of the assizes was that of Tuuku Hainzah, a wealthy Achinese merchant, who was this morning charged before llis Honour Mr. Justice Law and309 words
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Article372 1904-01-15 25 There are no better scouts in the world than the Cossacks. These men serve in the Russian Army under special regulations. Service with them begins on the completion of the eighteenth year and lasts twenty years, of which seven are spent actually serving. These rules do not apply,372 words
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Article223 1904-01-15 25 The London Daily Telegraph states that the responsibility for the present crisis is now entirely on the shoulders of Russia. News from Aclieen is to the effect that holders of pepper are weakening slightly and some business is being done at f 33. Buyers refuse to pay more and there223 words
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Article1854 1904-01-15 26 The Koleb ok England and France. To tub Editor ci tub Stbaitj Echo. Sir,--It is no fortuitous thro w of chance but the result of national force) actin gcontinuously with definite aims that fie two Dual Alliances are now repres mting opp >• site policies iu the Far1,854 words
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Miscellaneous53 1904-01-15 26 Straits Echo Puzzle. t( Anxious Enquirer” would like to know how many different ways the words Straits Echo can be read, or deciphered, in the subjoined diagram, all readings being from the large S in the centre Solutions should reach the Editor of the Kclu) not later than noon on53 words
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Article1196 1904-01-15 27 (Renters Service. (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Conference at Foreign Office. 4 The “best friends” of Russia and Japan endeavouring to mediate. 4 UNCLE SAM SHOWS HIS HAND. RUSSIA DEFIANT M Despatches Mediterranean Squadron to the East. 4 ONE IRONCLAD PASSED CANAL. 4 "WAR A PROXIMATE CONTINGENCY.” 4 (From our(Renters Service.); (Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 1,196 words
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Article39 1904-01-15 28 J. B. U. S. (It alitor* Sorrier.) London, loth Jan.—A conference of influential representatives of the various Hates of the Union is now being held at Washington t»> pr unnte and accelerate the conclusion of an Anglo-American Arbitration treaty.(It alitor* Sorrier.) - 39 words
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Article373 1904-01-15 28 Tlic French to Fvacuatc Cliantabun. Bangkok, 12th Jan.—A Reuter message published here reports that, the London Standard is informed by its Pans correspondent that, after ratification of the Fran-co-Siameso Convention of tho 7 th October, 1902, ou the loth proximo, Ham will hand over to France the373 words
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Article42 1904-01-15 28 (liamjoon Gazette Servile.) London, 7th Jan.—The imports Tor December increased bv £4,148,990 and the exports by £750,029. The^ year’s increase in imports is £14,515,051 and exports 17,400,015. The total trade of tin* vear is 804 millions, the highest on record.(liamjoon Gazette Servile.) - 42 words
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Article54 1904-01-15 28 On the 13th Dec., 1903, at Alresford, Epsom, the wife of Clias. A. Piper, of a son. On 9th Jan. 190 b at Mount Alma. Singapore the wife of G. A. Keating, of a son. At Thayotmyo, Burma, on 7th Jan., the wife of J. D. Fraser, I. C.54 words
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Article56 1904-01-15 28 On 18th Dec. at Shanghai, William Weston Clifford, to Alice Theresa Girling, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Milhourn Cooper, K.A., of Herts, England. On 22nd Dec., at the British-Consulate, Yokohama. Emma, the eldest daughter of Mr. William Pitts, Superintendent Engineer, Rising Sun Petroleum Co., to H. Dalk Williamson.56 words
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Article119 1904-01-15 28 Penang, Mtii January. (Jlil courtesy oi the Chartered liit.uk.) London Domain 1 Bank ...J/JOJ 4 months’ sight Bank ...1 01 3 Credit ...1/10$" 3 Documentary ...1/10 :5 Calcuttn. Demand Bank Its. 3 days’ sight Private lit) Bombay. Demand Bank 138 3 days’ sight Private 140 Madras. Demand Bank 148119 words
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Article193 1904-01-15 28 Bersawittntnld Mine Co., Ld. 15 20 sales, Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld 0- buyers Redjang Lebong Gold Mining Co., Ld §23o. —nom Kadana Gold MiuingCo„Ltd. (fully pa id) S 10.— nom. Bnisch Tin Mining Co., Ld. §B.2s —sellers Chendariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld. 25. —sellers Karangan Tin193 words
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Article151 1904-01-15 28 Tin 83.80 Gold leaf 80.— I>. Pep|)er|( W. Coast 31h5.50z.)§ 29. —sales White Pepper 50.25 sales Drang Pepper 334 sellers Cloves (picked) 40| sales Mac* §l4O. M ace Pickings 120. Nutmegs 11 Os 00. —buyers No. 1 (,iio Sugar 2 5.40 Basket 4.20 sales Tapioca Flour 2.10 sales Copra151 words
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Obituary51 1904-01-15 28 Deaths. On l >th Dec., 1903, at 35, St. James -placo, Sir James Cornelius O’Dowd. c. u„ Into Deputy Judge Advocate-General, aged 74. On 14th Dec.. 1903, at Strathray House, Eton-avenue, N. W., Isabella, widow of Alfred James Waterlow, j. p., late of Great Doods, ltoigato, Surrey, in her 80th51 words
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Advertisement582 1904-01-15 29 TO LET. Fell Through a Skylight. 4 Sleep-Walker’s Rude Awakening. Whilst walking in liis sleep Mr C. B. Edwards fell through a skylight and sustained considerable injury. Mr. Edwards had retired early to rest, and about 10 o'clock Ins people were startled by a crash of breaking glass. They found582 words
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