The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 5 February 1904
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Title Section22 1904-02-05 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. §l5 Per Annum. V Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 2. Penang, Friday, sth February, 1904. No. 5.22 words
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Article167 1904-02-05 1 Births, Marriages, Deaths: Leading Articles: Russia and Japan Looking Ahead The Butchers* Strike Leaderettes and other Articles: Our Birthday Column Mr. Lim Hua Chiam Hon. A. F. Law Current Topics:— I’ara Rubber Seeds Municipal Affairs The Dollar Difficulty Insurance J chore Correspondence {Public Opinion Tyranny or What The Butchers'167 words
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Article994 1904-02-05 1 (29 Jan.) Russia’s Position Defined. Authoritative Statement. Why Russia Objects to Recognise Japan's Right to Interfere in Manchuria. Our London correspondent informs us tHat the Central News has received from an authoritative Russian source a statement for publication,explaining Russia’s position in the Far East and her attitude994 words
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Article195 1904-02-05 1 To Tim Editor or tub Kcno. iSm, —Will you kindly inform md,if Jhere is any law in Penang which allowfc Police* officers to beat a man l under arresk- Yesterday at about 3 p.m. while a Tamil handcart puller was demanding his fars from'a shop in Beach195 words
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Article149 1904-02-05 1 H. E. the Acting Governor will leave for Singapore to-morrow morning. Leading members of the Chetty community were busy yesterday and to-day calling at various Public Offices to invite some of the heads of departments to attend the great Car procession which leaves Penang Street at 6 a.m. to-morrow for149 words
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Advertisement74 1904-02-05 1 C. V» i -i. I" ”1 Bta “--f Established June Ist, IJOJPublished 'daily (except Sundays.) Emerson. at tiir CRITERION PRESS, Ltl„ No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penang. PiUCE daily, locai 24 (Post Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 15 per annum. CABLE ADDRESS: “Echo—Penang.” t Telephone No. 188. Editor, Chksnht Duncan.74 words
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Article417 1904-02-05 2 2tith January, IDOL Mr. Lim Hua Cliiam. Mr. Lim Hua Cliiam was born on the 12th (lay of the 12th moon just sixty-nine years ago, in ttie province of Fuhkien, China. Deciding to seek his fortune under the British Hag he left China while still in his417 words
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Article636 1904-02-05 2 On Thursday evening at 9 o'clock (says the Manila Cablenciv* of the 17th inst.) there was a quiet wedding at St. Stephen’s Church when Miss Hilda Maude Davidson and Mr. James Archibald Scott, chief clerk to the Quartermaster-General, were married. Miss Davidson is the daughter of the636 words
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Article235 1904-02-05 2 when the last of am visitors left. —Straits Times. At Kuala Lumpur on the 17th instant there took place the blessing of the new Christi,tn Brothers’ School, known as the St. John’s Institution. Quite a large crowd of people gathered to witness the opening ceremony. The ceremonywhen the last of am visitors left.—Straits Times. - 235 words
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Article25 1904-02-05 2 A Japanese railway battalion of 800 men has been sent to Corea. t H. M. S. Cressy arrived at Chemulpo (Corea) on the 6th inst.25 words
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Article, Illustration2061 1904-02-05 2 Tho Penang 1 Races. 1 SECOND DAY 28th JANUARY. Yesterday will always remain a redletter day in the annals of Straits Racing. Fine fields, exciting finishes, and a good track all combined to add much to the day’s outing. The stands, members' enclosure and the course surroundings2,061 words
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Article700 1904-02-05 3 (From our Correspondent.) Bangkok, 20th Jan.—The principal topic tliis week is the resignation (as already wired to the Echo) of Mr. C. Rivett-Carriac, the Financial Adviser to His Siamese Majesty’s Government, which has been necessitated by urgent family reasons. To those behind the scenes Mr. Rivett-Carnac’s 'resignation is not700 words
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Article209 1904-02-05 4 Serious Charges Against an American Consul. Rios, the fanatic Filipino leader and so-called Pope of the Tayabas, has been banged. He was captured last May and was subsequently convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Twentyseven of his followers were sentenced at the same time to various terms209 words
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Article179 1904-02-05 4 'W The Seattle Times gives the report of a trial of several insubordinate French sailors, which for brevity is to be commended to the States’ Courts. The men were sentenced to one day in the county jail by the United States Commissioner, Mr. James Kiefer. Not one of179 words
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Article126 1904-02-05 4 The Okhla in Distress. Several Europeans Rescued. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, 29th Jan.—The Chowphya, which arrived here to-day, reports having picked up a boat belonging to the s.s, Okhla, containing the second officer of that ship, the purser, and six of the crew off Singapore. They left126 words
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Article579 1904-02-05 4 {Reuter s Service.) Important Announcement by the Home Secretary. Council Meeting in Petersburg. STILL MANEUVERING FOR TIME. A New Trick to Place Japan in the Wrong. TSAR IN THE BACKGROUND! Grand Duke Alexis to the Fore. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. 28th Jan.-— 1 The Pall Mall Gazette's{Reuter s Service.) - 579 words
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Article41 1904-02-05 5 Arrival of the new Governor-General of the Commonwealth at Melbourne. (Ceylon Observer Service.) Lord Northcote has arrived at Melbourne where lie was received by the Ministers on landing, and conducted with great ceremony to Parliament house and sworn in.(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 41 words
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Article76 1904-02-05 5 Belgium Joins in the Short-Time Movement. (Ceylrn Observer Service.) London, 19th Jan.—The Belgium Cotton Spinners’ Association lms voted m favour of an international short-time agreement, and it is proposed that a conference be held in Paris to discuss means of checking the gambling in uture, and the(Ceylrn Observer Service.) - 76 words
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Article55 1904-02-05 5 Accepts a British Contract f Per Cent higher than American. Ceylon Observer Service.) T i x vubti icr service.) Postal Jan The Australian tical annr! IGllt lils S^lOWll its pracferentiafTrfi 1 1 f the idea of Pre tender f or acce tin a British though thr^ JJ( Ceylon Observer Service.) - 55 words
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Article30 1904-02-05 5 Promoted vice-President of the Waiwupu. (Cableneivs Special Service Peking, 16rh Jan.—Wu Ting Fang, the celebrated scholar and diplomat, has been appointed vice-president of the Waiwupu (Foreign Office.)(Cableneivs Special Service.) - 30 words
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Article41 1904-02-05 5 Detachment of Marines heaves for Damaraland. (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 21 st Jan.—A first detachment of the German marines for Damaraland left Kiel to-dav, after stirring addresses trom Prince Henry, who hoped every bullet they fired would find its billet.(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 41 words
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Article288 1904-02-05 5 (Ceylon Observer Service.) Adelaide, 20th Jan.—The Test Match was resumed to-day on a good wicket. W arner took his place at the wickets accompanied by Tyldesley, but failed to add to yesterday’s score, and was out before improving on his 70. Foster failed to come out, and Hirst made(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 288 words
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Article308 1904-02-05 5 We are much indebted to the courtesy of the Hon. the Acting Colonial Secretary for a copy Of correspondence carried on recently between the Colo- nial Office and the Imperial Institute regarding the commercial value of the seeds of the Para rubber tree, which we reproduce in308 words
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Article364 1904-02-05 5 In the Colombo District Court, Mr. Grenier delivered judgment a few days ago in a very interesting Municipal case in which a Mr. Carimjee Jefferjee and some other ratepayers of Colombo sued the Colombo Municipal Council, Mr. Pagden, the Chairman, and Dr. Joseph de Silva. They alleged that364 words
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Article366 1904-02-05 6 The Straits Times is informed that the sudden currency change in the Straits Settlements has wrought confusion on the East coast of Sumatra, especially in Deli. There, Straits dollars form the ordinary circulating medium, in place of the current coin of Netherlands India. Old Straits and Mexican366 words
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Article81 1904-02-05 6 Near Banjennassin the other day there was a fierce combat between a python and a wild cat of large size. Tin* snake, which measured about thirteen feet in length, grubbed the cat by the hind legs. The cat was more than a match for the snake, scratched out its eyes,81 words
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Article533 1904-02-05 6 (From our Correspondents.) Taiping, 27th Jan. —The Great World Circus has arrived and has pitched its tent on the police parade ground, which the Deputy Commissioner kindly set at their disposal on condition that they repair any damage done to it. Mr. Wilkinson, the Federal Inspector of Schools, came533 words
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Article511 1904-02-05 6 Kuala Lumpur, 27th Jan. —Nobody seems to know if that great cricket match— Straits Settlements v*. F. M. S.—is to come off during Chinese New Year. I am told there will be no difficulty about the F. M. S. team. Messrs. Hubback, Talbot and Fox are the three selectors,511 words
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Article61 1904-02-05 6 20 PER CENT DIVI IN SIGHT. The bright outlook of the Redjang Lebong Mine is now attracting attention, ‘and shareholders are looking forward to a big dividend. Some set it at 25% The Redjang Lebong Company meets in March with probably (510,000 guilders to distribute. The Java Bode after61 words
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Article72 1904-02-05 6 Observer. Appeal Dismissed with Costs. Judgment was delivered on the 18th inst. in the Appeal Court, Colombo, in the case iu w'hicli Mr. N. G. G ould sued the Proprietor and Printer of the Ceylon Independent for R 30,000 as damages. The District Judge and assessors gave him.—Observer. - 72 words
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Article168 1904-02-05 6 It is notified in the Stra its Times that Ml» F. K. Jennings has been appointed Prosecuting Agent to the Opium and Spirit Farms of Singapore and Johore from Ist February, prox. Major Nathan, who held a high position as railway transport officer in Ihe Boer war, has inspected the168 words
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Article646 1904-02-05 7 The followin? correspondence is publMia jn a perak Gazette Extraordinary of the 28 sJ~.U eoa are already “"•are Sir L”,«r.<" a»' •PS.'SK. mi m» “J Officers of the Federated Malay States w ill, ?know, share my keen regret at the step taken by Sir Frank Swettenham, who646 words
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Article1365 1904-02-05 7 Ordinary Meeting. A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon. Present: —Messrs J. \V. Hallifax President Clieali Tek 'I live, Dr. P. Y. Locke, Quali Beng Kee, S. Reid (Engineer), Dr. G. \V. Park (Health Officer), and R. P. Philips (Secretary). Absent:—Messrs A. R, Adams and1,365 words
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Article1638 1904-02-05 8 Official Correspondence. Imperial Institute, London, S. W., 23rd Nov., 1003. Sir, —I have the honour to enclose a report, tm the possible commercial uses of the seeds of Hevea Brasilieuxis (the Para Rubber tree) which has been made at the instance of the Government of the Straits Settlements,1,638 words
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Article440 1904-02-05 9 On the 25 th ult. Yuan Taotai (Shanghai) received a wire from Viceroy Wei Kwan-taoto the following effect:— “The Supao prisoners Chon Yung, and Chang Ping-lin were sentenced by the Mixed Court to imprisonment for life and the Senior Consul, M. Kleimenow, Russian Consul-General, shall be requested440 words
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Article854 1904-02-05 9 Experiments with Samples from Malaysia. Raja Varma writes to Bombay Gazette under dale 18th Dec. —About the decorticating and deguniming of ramie or rhea. This is indeed the crux of the whole matter. As long ago as in 1869 and 1877 the Indian Government felt so strongly the importance854 words
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Article326 1904-02-05 9 (From our Correspondent.) Rangoon 21st Jan.—The firo season is now on us and is evidently keeping up its reputation, as compared with former years. Since the big fire in the Eastern quarter on Hew Year’s night, when a dozen or so bungalows inhabited by Eurasians and wealthy natives were326 words
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Article600 1904-02-05 10 All the new beacons in the Suez Koads were lit from the Ist January, and all the extra buoys removed. 4 The Japanese Government reiterate that they do not intend to take offensive measures in Corea while negotiations are proceeding. The Russian cruiser Ah,ms, bound for tbo Far Ea*t, put600 words
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Article794 1904-02-05 10 (Reuter's Service.) Highly Significant Communications. Russia stili Scheming to Gain Time. Refuses to respect the Integrity of China and Corea. FORCES JAPAN *INTO A FIGHT. 4 THE CELESTIAL VOLCANO ON VERGE OF ERUPTION. Trade Paralysed. Outlook as Gloomy as Possible. Shanghai, 30th Jan.—Thoroughly reliable news has(Reuter's Service.) - 794 words
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Article679 1904-02-05 11 (Shanghai Times Service.) Seoul, Bth Jan.— The Corean officials are panic-stricken and things are greatly unsettled. Over 2,000 Corean soldiers have already deserted, frightened by the war rumours. The nobles are sending their families out of Seoul in large numbers. Chemulpo, Bth Jan.—One officer, three petty officers and(Shanghai Times Service.) - 679 words
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Article55 1904-02-05 11 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Bombay, 2‘3rd Jan.—Peshawar news says that it is reported that the Ameer has removed his brother Mohamed Umar from office. The latter is confined to his own quarters as a state prisoner. Also fresh troubles have arisen between Bibi Halima and the Ameer over certain jewels(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 55 words
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Article166 1904-02-05 11 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Calcutta, 22nd Jan.—ln spite of the intense cold the Sappers and Pioneers are at work on difficult mountain paths beyond Chumbi. They have already done such excellent work that mules and ponies from the plains are able to negotiate the most difficult passes with an(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 166 words
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Article1523 1904-02-05 11 (2 Feb.) In these days of anxiety for the welfare of the British Empire, with a Far Eastern Question of possible solution only by a great war and grave risk of the partition of China, or by means of a patched-up peace that would amount only to an1,523 words
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Article90 1904-02-05 12 His Excellency the High Commissioner of Tongkah left here this afternoon bv the Deli for Tongkah, accompanied by* his Private Secretary, Mr. Low Yew \Swee, lately of the States Service. We heartily wish the new P. S. every success in his new sphere of usefulness. The big will appeal case90 words
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Article348 1904-02-05 12 2nd February 1904. Hon. A. F. Law, Puisne Judge, p enailg The Hon. Archibald Fitzgerald Law, SenPuisne Judge, was born on the 2nd v? 1853. Called to the Bar, llis Honour W held a Government appointment in (j vn as Assistant Commissioner, in 1880. I n ]S348 words
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Article279 1904-02-05 12 A most appropriate menu was tabled at the Sea View Hotel race dinner on Saturday. There was a large at tendance, and with the tywn band in waiting on the lawn ou the sea front a most happy time was spent. Various national anthems were played and sung after dinner279 words
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Article, Illustration2804 1904-02-05 13 The Penuns Races. THIRD DAY, 30th JANUARY, Th popular CblT animal fixture coneluded on Saturday afternoon as we predicted it would, With great eclat, and was a pronounced success m every detail. 1 «ather, though threatening somewhat durin" part of the programme, held up to the end.2,804 words
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Article289 1904-02-05 14 Dastardly Outrage on Saturday. A Cook Arrested. Smart Work by the Penang Police. The most serious of criminal offences, murder, which has regretfully come to be of frequent occurrence in Penang recently, was again perpetrated shortly after midnight on Saturday morning, a Chinese woman of the name289 words
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Article1375 1904-02-05 14 Experiences of a Griffin. The Chinese boy is an evil one becomes acquainted with soon after one’s arrival m the Straits Settlements. Suppose you are a t lonely bachelor, and that you intend taking up your quarters in a delightful little white and green bungalow, possessing a beautiful garden1,375 words
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Article418 1904-02-05 15 —Indian Dailij News. {January 15th 1904.) Original Jurisdiction. (Before Mr. Justice Henderson.) Defamation Suit against a Firm of Solicitors. DISMISSED WITH COSTS. Messrs. Jackson, A. Cliowdhry, and Morrison, instructed by Babu Jiianendra Nath Dutt, appeared for the plaintiff, and Messrs. Garth, Chuckerbutty, Sinha, J. G. Woodroffe, B.—Indian Dailij News. - 418 words
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Article441 1904-02-05 15 P. C. 58 was sentenced to a week's rigorous imprisonment to-day, for being found in the arms of Morpheus when on duty on the 27th ultimo The prize distribution of the Free School will take place on Friday, sth inst., at the Chinese Town Hall at 3-30 p.m. The Hon.441 words
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Article28 1904-02-05 15 4 Japan's New Cruisers. I rum our Own Correspondent Singapore, 2nd Feb.—The new Japanese cruisers Xixsliim and Kasuga arrived here to-day. They had a severe‘-'dusting” off Colombo.28 words
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Article566 1904-02-05 16 (Ucuicr's Service.) (Reuter a Service.) The “Dilwara” Recalled. More Continental Optimism THE GRAPHIC STICKS TO ITS POINT. JAPAN UNYIKLDIXG ON TilK .\!AN( HUMAN I JON. If Russia Continues Obdurate, Japan Will Draw the Swohd. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, i3l sfc Jan.—lt is reported that the(Ucuicr's Service.); (Reuter a Service.) - 566 words
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Article227 1904-02-05 16 (Ilanyoon Times Service.) London, 22nd Jan.—Mr. Arnold Forster, speaking at Liverpool, said that out of the ten millions voted to remedy the inadequacy of stores, 1,869 guns and stores tor three army corps with six months reserve had been provided. He was convinced that the War Office(Ilanyoon Times Service.) - 227 words
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Article86 1904-02-05 16 Exit G-O-C. (Reuters Service.) London, Ist Feb.—ln conformity with a recommendation of the WatOffice Committee, with the King’s approval, the Government has decided to appoint an Army Council framed on the model of the Admiralry Board. The office oi'Cbniniander-in-Cliief ceases to exist under the new order of(Reuters Service.) - 86 words
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Article30 1904-02-05 16 (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 21st Jan.—There were 21,302 deaths from plague last week against 17,844 in previous week. Main increases were in Bombay, Bengal and the Punjaub.(Rangoon Times Service.) - 30 words
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Article205 1904-02-05 16 (Ceylon Observer Service.) (Cable news Special Service.) Allahabad, 26th Jan.—A special telegram to the Pioneer dated London, 25th January, states that the Time correspondent at Tokio reports that a party of Russian marines accompanied by officers who landed at Viadivostock on the Dili have maltreated Japanese there and(Ceylon Observer Service.); (Cable news Special Service.) - 205 words
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Article1030 1904-02-05 17 (3rd Feb.) K another part of this issue we publish aletter, which appears to be l lore or less correct statement of t he causes which have brought about the strike of pork butchers, and their grievances generally. The pig question i„bv no means a new one1,030 words
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Article861 1904-02-05 17 Details of the Great Hindoo Feast. Saturday was the commencement of the Taipmam the great annual festival which is celebrated by Hindoos wherever they be. It is always regarded with respect and love by the Hindoo community, and with a certain mysterious curiosity by those not of861 words
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Article1619 1904-02-05 18 Peoceedings To-day in tiie Police Couet —A Sequel to the Races. Mu. Chas. Robinson was this afternoon charged on summonses issued at the instance of Mr. D: A. M. Brown with (1) intentionally insulting D. A. M. Brown and thereby giving provocation on Jan. 20th at the1,619 words
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Article37 1904-02-05 18 We are courteously informed that the following are the returns of tko Kinta Tin Mines for the month of January Output... ...315 piculs Alp roximate Value ...315,000 Receipts from water rent ...35,550 Approximate working expenses...30,50037 words
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Article210 1904-02-05 18 Tenders are being invited for the erection and construction of a Railway Terminus and Offices, Penang, for the F. M. S. Kailways, by the Federated Secretary F. V. 3., Kuala Lumpur, up to 22nd iust. Tiie examination for Senior, Junior and Preliminary Students under the Regulations of the Cambridge Local210 words
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Article888 1904-02-05 19 (From our own Correspondents.) Ta ipikg, 31st Jan. The Perak Rifle Ason mustered strongly at the Rifle Range rlmin. at G-30 o'clock to shoot for the i iza of three decanters in polished oak special pnw by Mr Kemplin. Mr. Young, of the Trigonometrical Survey Dept., th 9 h888 words
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Article550 1904-02-05 19 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —You have doubtless heard that the pork butchers of Penang went on strike on Sunday night. I hear that they may continue to refuse to take pigs to the abattoir to be slaughtered until a satisfactory arrangement be arrived550 words
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Article236 1904-02-05 19 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —The case of the Colombo Municipal ratepayers, the preliminary point of law of which you commented upon in the issue of the 30th ult., interests the legal profession and the public—the legal profession in so far as it involves a236 words
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Article289 1904-02-05 19 The appointment of Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g., as Governor ami Commander-in-Cliief of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner for the F. M. S. is gazetted; also the appointment of Vice-Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, k.c.b., k.c.m.g., as Com-mander-in-Chief on the China Station to succeed Sir Cyprian Bridge, a.c.B; It289 words
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Article964 1904-02-05 20 Analysis of Results. Details of the performances of owners, riders, trainers, and horses in the Penang January race meeting concluded on Saturday are given below, in order of merit Owners. Un--Ist 2nd 3rd placed Jae de Voogt '2 2 1 5 E. Cropley 2 2 0 2 Crockatt964 words
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Article65 1904-02-05 20 Ihe Deli Race Club have altered the date of their meeting to the 28th and 30th March aud Ist April. Saturday, the 6th inst, the anniversary of the Settlement of Singapore, will be observed as a public holiday in Singapore and Malacca. H. M. S. Diadem w’as at Colombo on65 words
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627 1904-02-05 20 Education of Chinese Ladies. The first debate of this Society took nl. on Saturday, the 23rd ultimo, in the roo®* of the Kuala Lumpur Recreation Club Thirty-three members and visitors were nr sent, the President (Dr. G. L. Tuck) occupy, ing the chair. After627 words
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(4th Feb.) Current Topics.
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Article223 1904-02-05 21 The story of a fire, which occurred in the Nasmyth Press Company’s property at Calcutta a few days ago, points a moral which it behoves Fire Insurance Companies to lay to heart. At 6 a.in. some jute in a building, one of a group of seven, was ablaze, and223 words
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Article438 1904-02-05 21 In our issue of the 22nd of October lust reference was made to a letter from a Singapore correspondent, who stated he was informed that a British residency at Johore was in contemplation, but uothingjiad been decided up to the time of writing. He said he did not believe438 words
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Article656 1904-02-05 21 Enquiries and Investigations Ordered by the Appeal Court. This morning, before the Full Court of Appeal, consisting of the Chief Justice (Sir Lionel Cox) and Mr. Justice HyndmauJones, the case of the will of the late Mohamed Noordin, executed in May, 1869, came up for judgment.656 words
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Article531 1904-02-05 21 The Fireworks on the Esplanade. The festivities in connection with the great Hindoo Taipusam were brought to» fitting conclusion last night by the usual display of fireworks on the Esplanade and the return of the Subramaniasamy car to its resting place in the Peiiang Street temple. Practically all531 words
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Article395 1904-02-05 22 The N. D. L. to Purchase a Borneo Steamship Line. taruan 20th Jan. —It is definitely stated LA int V rumour current for two weeks past trfec ly Zrect in substance, and that the Sorth German Lloyd Steamship Company lias nnrehased the Sabah Steamship Company, of which395 words
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Article413 1904-02-05 22 {Reuter's Service.) 4 More Shuffling. Significant Move of Russian Government. 4 PANIC ON PETERSBURG ’CHANGE. 4 German Publicists Again State is Imminent. 4 (TroM Our Own Correspondents.) London 2nd Feb.—The Vosmche f eltm, J Berlin morning and e\ enmg paper) states that war is imprem'e tv{Reuter's Service.) - 413 words
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Article103 1904-02-05 22 Reopened by the King. His Majesty in his speech Touches on the Far East Crisis. Reuter's Service.) London, 3rd Feb.—His Majesty King Edward VII, accompanied by Queen Alexandra, the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke of Connaught, opened Parliament yesterday. Mr. Balfour (the Premier) was absent owing(Reuter's Service.) - 103 words
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Article126 1904-02-05 22 Eight out of the ten §7OO griffins for the next Selangor race meeting have already been subscribed for. One has been booked by the Seven Sleepers’ Kongsi, who intend to name their purchase Morpheus. Let us (says the Malay Mail) hope that he will not endeavour too strenuously to live126 words
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Article47 1904-02-05 22 Great Financier Dead Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 25th Jan. —Mr. Villinan Cohen, one of the guarantors of the first instalment of the Transvaal Loan, has died suddenly at Johannesburg. It is believed that death was due to* the strain of the present acute financial, crisis.{ Ceylon Observer Service.) - 47 words
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Article55 1904-02-05 22 Cruelty and Misconduct Alleged against Col. Driscoll, D.S.O. (Ceylon Observer Service.) Rangoon, 25th Jan.—The Commissioner of the Mandalay Division on the 20th instant pronounced decree nisi in a case in which Mrs. Isabel May Driscoll sought for divorce from her husband, Colonel D. P. Driscoll, D. 5.0., on(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 55 words
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Article231 1904-02-05 22 Tibetan Generals Proposs Impossible Conditions. (Ceylon Observer Service.) (Cablenews Special Service.) Calcutta, 25th Jan.— Orders have been passed that no one, not on duty, is to pass Phari. The Lhassa Generals, in an interview with Colonel Younghusband, proposed impossible conditions and threatened opposition if an advance was made.(Ceylon Observer Service.); (Cablenews Special Service.) - 231 words
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Article998 1904-02-05 23 Taiping, 2nd Feb.—The Taipusum of the Tamil community was concluded lust evening IZn the procession, accompanied by Tamil anil drums, returned from the Waterfalls q 0 p m There was a terrible crowd of Tamils and others and it was really difficult to the Main Koarl at Taiping. Europeansi998 words
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Article223 1904-02-05 23 Re the Limitation Ordinance. An interesting case was decided by the Full Appeal Court this morning, iu which property was left in trust by Chow Hoon Neo in 1871 to his two sons, the rents to be devoted to offering prayers and providing for funeral ceremonies “for223 words
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Article246 1904-02-05 23 Gold Watch Stolen whilst Towkay Bathing. A decidedly cheeky case of theft is reported as having taken place at a house on Kedah Road yesterday. It is alleged that the theft was done at about 5 p.m. whilst the victim, towkay Hoo Lean, was taking an evening bath246 words
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Article1059 1904-02-05 23 Nicholas Gould v Ceylon Independent. Plaintiff’s Appeal Dismissed. The following report of this case is taken from the Colombo lndepeyident of 19th Jan. This was a case by Nicholas Gautier Gould against the Proprietor of this paper Ceylon Independent) for the recovery of R 25,000, alleged damages1,059 words
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Article138 1904-02-05 24 Wk understand that the Penang agency of Woe Bin Co.’s steamers, formerly held by Messrs Beng Bros., lias been transferred to Messrs Koe Guan Co. At thk Freemasons’ Hall, Hongkong, on 25th ult., a meeting of the United Mark Lodge was held, at which Bro. W. H. Woolley was elected138 words
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931 1904-02-05 24 Pavoloff, de Lessak, and Alexieff* Mr. Angus Hamilton, in the Pall Mall Gazette, tells us something of the personalities of the Russian statesmen whose names are just now very pioininent. M. de Plehve, the Minister of the Interior, is all powerful at St. I931 words
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Article180 1904-02-05 24 One hundred and seventy-five miners have been entombed by an explosion at Harwich, Pennsylvania, U. S. A. Their rescue is regarded as hopeless. The French troopship Caobtiny, 3,427 tons, Commander Loquenti, from lst Jan.), arrived at Colombo on 23rd. She has on board 94 troops and 126 civilians. She is180 words
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Article393 1904-02-05 24 )he London correspondent of the »»*7sa, received so far nave amply of Strai f"" taiion s and Hie expectnjustmed have the best interests tions of th° t lt i; almost a 4 tie at Loudoll C orre* record to >» df0 the staff of a Straits393 words
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Article353 1904-02-05 24 I he trial of Whitaker Wright revealed the most astounding manipulation of t he London and Globe Finance Corporation’s accounts. Tue figures dealt with amounted to millions. Whitaker Wright denied that these manipulations were always authorised by him. The British gunboat Karralcatta which left this port for Colombo on 19th353 words
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Article469 1904-02-05 24 (Reuters Service.) (Uonglcovg Telegraph Service.) —4— Nearing the Climax. —4Japan Exasperated. 4 COUNCIL OF WAR IN TOXIO. 4 Alexieff Authorised to Issue Manifesto Declaring War. 4 From our Own Correspondent.) London, 3rd Feb.—I have been favoured with a look at letters just received from Japanese notables(Reuters Service.); (Uonglcovg Telegraph Service.) - 469 words
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Article26 1904-02-05 24 January Output. Lnhat, 4tli Feb.—The output of the Tronoli Mines for the month of January is 1857 piculs and 28 catties, valued at §79,853.26 words
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Article367 1904-02-05 24 Official Report. (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Calcutta, 27th Jan. —The Government has issued the following official communique :—A report has been circulated by irresponsible persons to the effect that the Tibet Mission has been told to retire or it will be opposed by a Russian force and that further(Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 367 words
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Article105 1904-02-05 25 (Ceylon Observer Service.) Calcutta, 26th Jan.—Mr. Harold Mann is expected to resume duties at Calcutta about the 10th. Experiments in horticulture in Burma regarding coffee and tea show that Arabian cfiffee promised excellently. Cultivation should prove profitable. On the other hand experiments in tea are disappointing; the(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 105 words
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Article43 1904-02-05 25 A Reuter's Agent in Hot water. (Rangoon Advertiser Service.) Madras, 26th Jan.—At the police court today an application was made for the arrest of Mr. A. 11. Murray, Reuter’s agent here, on a charge of defalcation. A bailable warrant was issued.(Rangoon Advertiser Service.) - 43 words
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Article116 1904-02-05 25 At Peking, the wife of Mr. F. If. Cornell, of a daughter. On 31nt December, at Tientsin, the wife of Sub-Conductor J. M. 0. Sweny, Indian Ordnance Department, of a (laughter. On «th January, at Yokohama, the wife of H. C. Pigott, of a daughter. At the Hongkong Civil116 words
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Article252 1904-02-05 25 On 7th Jan., at Kensington! B. Howe, of Sarawak, to Cicely Mary Cobb. On 20th January, at St Andrew's Church, Calcutta, by Rev. Thomas Scott, M. A., i residency Senior Chaplain. Church of Scotland, assisted bv Rev. Principal Morrison. D. d., and Rev./A. B. Wann. B. u„ General Assembly’s252 words
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Article115 1904-02-05 25 Fenang,sth February. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 1 /10 1 7 6 4 months’ sight Bank ...1/10$ 3 Credit ...1/10}* 3 Documentary ...1/11 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 139 3 days’ sight Private 141 Bombay, Demand Bank 139 3 days’sight Private 141 Madras, Demand Bank 139115 words
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Article180 1904-02-05 25 Bersawah Gold Mine Co., Ld. 16.20 Rau’o Australian Gold Min- >“« Co U s 6.50 »al a Redjaug Lebong Gold Min“S Oo Ld *230.-*,, KadanaGol d M i 11 i ng Co„L td. fll >iy s 10.-«*, Bruseli Tin Mining Co., Ld. 8.25 Chendariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld180 words
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Article147 1904-02-05 25 Tin 76.75 sellers Gold leaf 84. B.Pepper’(W. Coast 31b5.50z.)§ 29.— sales White Pepper 50.— sales Trang Pepper 32} sellers Clones (picked) 40— sellers Mace §l4O. nom. Mace Pickings 120. nom. Nutmegs 110 s 68.— sellers No. 1 7.50 Sugar 2 5.40 Basket 4. —sales Tapioca Flour 2.7-J sellers Copra147 words
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Obituary140 1904-02-05 25 Deaths. On 14th January, at Shanghai, Captain R. F. Anderson, late Manager of Arnold, Karberg Co.’s Oil Wharf, Pootung. On 6th inst., at Nagasaki, Simao Rozario de Souza, aged 67 years. At Batavia, in the Tjikini Hospital, on 25th January, Anna, the beloved wife of D. J. van Wyngaarden. aged140 words
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