The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 19 February 1904
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Title Section21 1904-02-19 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum* Single Copy, 40 centtk Vol. 2. Penang, Friday, 19th February, 1904. No. 7.21 words
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Article184 1904-02-19 1 Births, Marriages, Deaths Leading Article The War Leaderettes and other Articles: Oar Birthday Column Mr. T. A. Edison Sir F. Treves. Bart, k.c.v.o. Sir W. H. Preeee, f.r.s. Current Topics:— Japan's Naval Strength The War Promotion by Merit Mr. Cecil Wray A Poor Year The Currency Muddlo Dutch Alarm184 words
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Advertisement184 1904-02-19 1 TO LET, /p' H>,*V 1 4 r‘ 4, v.. v*~ ~«v v. o•O• <> -*;> <>* •♦;> -♦> C*~—* THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION br r 4 > r A I y YS published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Hu rope, y* him! contains the184 words
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Article49 1904-02-19 2 According to a Ceylon paper, Mr. H. E. W. Koelmeyer, second grade surveyor who lias been doing good work for the last 13 months on the Uatnapura IV'lniadulla railway surveys under Mr. Phillimore, will be leaving shortly for the Straits, and will be engaged on the resurvey of Singapore.49 words
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Article272 1904-02-19 2 llth February, 1904. Mr. T. A. Edison, The Well-known Inventor. Mr. Thomas Alva Edison was born today in 1847 at Milan, Erie Co., Ohio, being of Dutch descent on his father’s side a id Scotcli on his mother’s. 11 is early educat \>n was derived chiefly from272 words
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Article302 1904-02-19 2 Mr. Wickett has come down from Perak to meet Mr. Perry, his partner in business, who is returning from home shortly. 11. M. S. Algerine arrived at Singapore on the 10th from Bangkok and went straight to Tanjong Pagar to coal. Mr. Resident-General Treacher, F. M. S„ and Mr. Resident302 words
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Article340 1904-02-19 2 (From Ovr Own Correspondents.) Kuala Kang sab, Oth Feb.—'The th Chinese who brutally assaulted two others t on their way from Taiping to Ipoh vi a Kangs a r on Saturday have been arrested a a they were returning to Kota yesterC ovening. Inspector ifcobilliard with ten») > and340 words
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Article1061 1904-02-19 2 By Alfred Stead. At a time when our ally has determined upon a large increase of her navy and on war, it may not be w ithout interest to consider what sort of a navy she possesses. Having been one of the very few1,061 words
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Article504 1904-02-19 3 Chesney Duncan - (12 Feb.) Chesney Duncan. “The Court. Hall is abandoned,” “the populace amazed,” “the Pallada sunk,” “yesterday’s nows from Port Arthur has caused an immense sensation, hussian stocks fa lien another 1$ point, regular bombardment of Port Arthur is going on,” “-Manchurian Railway blown up.” bf' r Russian cruiser504 words
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Article306 1904-02-19 3 It would seem to have been too readily assumed that the Russian and Japanese naval forces in the East so closely approximated to each other in strength that the hitter could not hope for success. While it is impossible to assign a definite value to any warships,306 words
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Article235 1904-02-19 3 U are indebtedll# M osy of the Superrf /n| S h the Eastern Extensi graph Co. for information to the tiiat yesterday morning the CompCfiSSGSi cable between Hongkong and Fooclk. was “interrupted” near Sharp Peak,', the Co. s cable station at the mouth» of the Min River, on235 words
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Article710 1904-02-19 3 St. George’ s Girls’ School. 1 lUZh J )I.STRIBUTION AND ENTERTAINMENT. The annual distribution of prizes to the scholars of the St. George’s Girls’ Sbhool took place last evening in the Town Hall and was attended by a large number of parents and friends. Befoie the prizes were dis- tributed710 words
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Advertisement77 1904-02-19 3 Tlie 53t2?£*its Echo. Uk it m a,o j.-tlce alone.-Emar»™. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except. Sundays.) at tub CRITERION PRESS, Ld., Jfo 226-202, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY, LOCAL (Post Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 15 per annum. CAULK ADDItKSS: “Echo— Penang Telephone No. 188. Editor, Chksnky Duncan.77 words
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Article512 1904-02-19 4 (From Our Own Correspondent Kangoon, 3rd Feb.—The most absorbing topic of local interest at present is the proposed new Pace Course, with reference to which much bitter feeling is being manifested. The existing Course is, in the minds of the Race Stewards, not suitable for horses of any size,512 words
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Article1237 1904-02-19 4 Echo Exclusive Service. (Reuter e Service.) More Japanese Successes. Ten Ships Put Out of Action. SINGAPORE GARRISON UNDER ARMS. NEUTRALITY PROCLAMATION OUT. British Cruiser to the Rescue. RUSSIAN COLLIERS SCOOTING. YALOO BATTLE. (From Our Own Correspondents.) Kobe, 10th Feb. (11.5 p.)— On Monday night tire Japanese attacked the(Reuter e Service.) - 1,237 words
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The Straits Echo. (Special Service.)
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Article68 1904-02-19 5 Konffsi House Attacked. (From our own Correspondent.) Clienderiang, 12th Feb.—A kong. si bouse belonging to Mr. M. Duncan was attacked last night by twenty armed robbers, who got away with a quantity of tin ore which was afterwards recovered. One of the robbers, a Chinaman, was68 words
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Article22 1904-02-19 5 Singapore, 12th Feb.—The Hon. C. W. Kynnersley is unwell and his doctors have advised him to take trip to Penang,22 words
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Article328 1904-02-19 5 (Rangoon Times Service.) Allahabad, 29th Jan.—The Amir is said to have nominated the notorious Khwas .Khan of the Zakka Khel as Commissioner for the demarcation of the borderland from near Kamdakka post, Landikotal and Zakkakhel country to Sufedkoh overlooking the Kurram valley. No worse nomination could have been(Rangoon Times Service.) - 328 words
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Article74 1904-02-19 6 India Bears the Cost. Ceylon Observer Service.) London, sth Feb.—Mr. Brodrick, in reply to a question, said India bears the cost of the Tibet Mission. The estimate hitherto is £108,400, but this will probably be exceeded. Mr. Brodrick, in the House of Commons, said that the object(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 74 words
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Article19 1904-02-19 6 Asiatic Labour Biil Passed. (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 4th Feb.—The Pretoria Legislature has passed the Labour Ordinance.(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 19 words
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Article54 1904-02-19 6 London, 31st Jan.—A letter from Sir Edgar Vincent to The Times asks whether Fiscal Reformers propose to grant India the same right as Canada and Australia of protection against British manufacturers and if not, whv not? But if so, how to indemnify Lancashire for the loss54 words
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206 1904-02-19 6 France. Beginnings of an Empire fCaolenews Special Service.) S ’i I<d dan —A biil has been rhwi 6 £°t\ into the election 1 f ,P e P u^es which provides for ft^pL h T vemeuts started by respondent !f u i "T‘ tes the Par is cor Polt to thatfCaolenews Special Service.) - 206 words
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Article884 1904-02-19 6 Transferred to a Refuge Home. (Ceylon Standard Service.) Loudon, olst Jan.— Lloyd's News states that the Mi s. May brick was released from prison by special license on Jail. 25. London, Ist Feb.—Mrs. May brick has not been released but transferred to a refuge home where females usually(Ceylon Standard Service.) - 884 words
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Article66 1904-02-19 6 (Ceylon Observer Service.) London, 4th Feb.—The Times discussing the reply of the Government of India to the Bengal Memorial, recognises the complexity and difficulty ff>f the questions involved, but believes that the noble efforts of Lord Curzon and his colleagues in the face of unpopularity and opposition will(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 66 words
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Article99 1904-02-19 6 Insurgent Depredations. (Cablenews Special Service.) San Domingo, 28th Jan.—lnsurgent forces are destroying American interests in the interior of the Dominican republic. The recognition by United States Minister Powell of" the provisional government headed by General Morales as president, has enraged the revolutionary forces. Minister Powell has communicated with(Cablenews Special Service.) - 99 words
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Article126 1904-02-19 6 Officials Charged with Manslaughter. (Cablenews Special Service.) Chicago, 27th Jan. —Mayor Carter 11. Harrison and other municipal officials, besides other persons, among them those connected with the theatre and the production of the comic opera Bluebeard have been arrested in connection with the Iroquois Theatre disaster. They have(Cablenews Special Service.) - 126 words
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Article146 1904-02-19 7 Thirteen Years imprisonment. (Cablenewt Special Service.) Cagayan de Misamis, 28th Jan. George It. Herrmann, the constabulary pirate, has been sentenced to a term of thirteen years in prison and a heavy dine beside. Judge Ickis passed sentence upon him today, and the braggart turned pale and his manner(Cablenewt Special Service.) - 146 words
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Article46 1904-02-19 7 New President of the Bengal Branch. (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 4th Feb.—The Asiatic Society of Bengal held their annual meeting last niuht. Mr. 11. Risley, the president, delivered a very interesting address. Mr. F. E. Pargiter, c. was elected President for the current year.(Rangoon Times Service.) - 46 words
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Article55 1904-02-19 7 (Indian Daily News.) Calcutta, Ist Feb.—Owing to the threatening attitude of the Tibetans assembled at Guru, it has been deemed necessary to stiffen Colonel MacDonald’s force. Two hundred and four Mounted Infantry with British Officers accordingly left Umballa yesterday for Darjeeling and two maxims with detachments leave(Indian Daily News.) - 55 words
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Article64 1904-02-19 7 William Watson Co. Sympathy from Constituents. (Indian Daily News Service.) Umballa, 2nd Feb.—The news that William Waston and Co. had suspended payment has been received by their numerous constituents in the Punjab without panic; 'on the contrary, with great sympathy, as the firm has been ever courteous and accommodating. A(Indian Daily News Service.) - 64 words
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(13 Feb.) Current Topics.
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Article494 1904-02-19 7 The exclusive war news received from our London corresponden C to-day of the highest importance to ail who ive great commercial or political int rests at stake in the Far East. If it is true that Lloyds are quoting Anglo-French war risks and that the rate is 3o494 words
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Article190 1904-02-19 7 It is interesting S°t e tl,a Inspector Spinks, who has had long si rvice in Selan- gor, and has done good work recently as Detective Inspector, has been prjj. inoted to the .substantive rank of Assista’it Commissioner of Police (Detec. tive branch) for the F. M. S.190 words
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Article209 1904-02-19 7 Mu. Cecil Wray lias now received the promotion which be has so amply earned, and proceeds very soon as Resi- d* j nt to Pahang. He will succeeded in Kinta by Mr. E. J. Brewster, of Lower Perak, a choice which may be said to be regarded209 words
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Article211 1904-02-19 7 The Kinta towkays speculated so recklessly during the year that success could only be obtained by exceptional good fortune in discovering rich tin deposits. No such discoveries have been made. The great fall in the price of tin, its irregular rise and fall, and the uncertainty attacliingtothevalue211 words
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Article2009 1904-02-19 8 Ordinary Meeting. meeting of the Municipal ES ”Ss was lulled by Mr. J W. S°n-f X (President), Mr. Quah Bong Kee, vf A B Adams and Mr. Cheat Tek Thye. M, Gaffney and hr, Locke were absent,, latter Ling indisposed. Mr. Adams made an appearance at 4-IU. Registration2,009 words
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Article417 1904-02-19 9 Yesterday's “At Home.” Yesterday afternoon Commodore Forestier and the Officers of the French cruiser Infernet were at home” to their friends of Penang, and from the large number of Penangites who went on board the cruiser it was evident that the friendly feeling between the officers of the417 words
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Article1275 1904-02-19 9 (Reuter e Service.) (From Our Own Correspondent*.') London, 12th Feb, (7 p.) ie Star has just come out with very sensational news. It states that Lloyds’ Insurance risks now include an Anglo-French war risk and that the rate is 35 guineas covering a period of six months. Admiral(Reuter e Service.) - 1,275 words
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The Straits Echo. (Special Service.)
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Article36 1904-02-19 10 To Retire Shortly. (From our own Correspondent.) Singapore, 12th Feb.—lt is stated here that the Hon. 0. W. 8. Kynnersley, Acting Colonial Secretary, will retire from the Straits Settlements service in the near future.36 words
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Article117 1904-02-19 10 No Crime in Kinta The Chendariang Outrage. 4 (From our own Correspondent.) Chendariang, 12th Feb.—One of Mr. Malcolm Duncan’s mining kongsis, about two miles from here, was attacked last night by about twenty gang robbers, who held up the house, seized the tin ore and were carrying it ofif into117 words
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Article175 1904-02-19 10 Kinta Races. Handicaps. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batu Gajah, 12th Feb.—Following is a list of handicaps for The Perak Derby. Value 82,750. —A cup value 8500 with 82,250 adilod money out of which 8500 goes to second horse and 8250 to third provided there are eight starters175 words
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Article244 1904-02-19 10 (F rain our own Correspondent.) Taiping, 10th Feb.—A tea parly took place at the Treacher’s Girls School this eveuing, when the children and their parents were invited to partake of the hospitality of Miss Jackson, the Head Mistress, prior to the breaking up of the School for the Chinese244 words
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Article908 1904-02-19 10 Proclamation Issued at Singapore. We received by post this morning copy of a Straits Government Gazette Extraordinary (No. 7, vol. XXXIX dated Singapore, 11th February, 1904, containing a Neutrality Proclamation by His Ex. the Officer Administering the Government of the Straits Settlements. The Proclamation is practically identical with the908 words
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Article99 1904-02-19 11 The Hon. and Mrs. Kynuersley, accompanied by Dr. Galloway, arrived here by the Sea Mew this morning from Singapore. A whiter in the Avenir du Tonkin speaks in the most flattering terms of the progress made by the German Colony of Kiatchou. Numbers of people from Hongkong and Shanghai take99 words
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Article340 1904-02-19 11 In order that our readers may be enabled to follow as closely as possible the events of the naval struggle between Russia and •Japan, we publish the following list of Russian war vessels corrected to date as tar as available information allows: Battleships. Tons. Gun?. Captain.340 words
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Article66 1904-02-19 11 News from Persia confirms the report of the deposition of H. E. Ala-Ed-Dowlah from the Governorship of Fars, a direct consequence of the Bushire incident. Mr. Arbuthnot, who has been deputed by the Government, of India to inquire into the labour arrangements of South India, is now in Madras, and66 words
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Article140 1904-02-19 11 Our London correspondent writ». under date 1 1th January stating th t wire from Paris reports as follows. Wa According t> a French diplomlL, who took a large part in the Franck Siamese negotiations, the new arran raent expected to be reached after th' present period of140 words
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Article72 1904-02-19 11 Emoluments of Governors. (Indian Daily News Service.) Colombo, 2nd Feb.—A despatch has been received from the Secretary of State on his proposal of raising the emoluments of the Governors of Ceylon, .'Straits, and Hongkong, owing to the insufficiency of the salaries in support of the dignity of the(Indian Daily News Service.) - 72 words
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Article95 1904-02-19 11 New Legal Member. (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 3rd Feb.—The King has approved of the appointment of Mr. Henry Erie Richards to be Legal Member of the Governor-General’s Council in succession to the Hon. Mr. Raleigh when the latter retires in April next. [Mr. Richards who succeeds Mr Raleigh(Rangoon Times Service.) - 95 words
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Article110 1904-02-19 11 Uncle Sam’s Troubles. (Cdblenews Special Service.) Iligan, 20th Jan.—Matters are again becoming strained with the Moros.. R seems that periods of bad behaviour are continually to be expected on the part of Moros until they are given a severe lesson. Three or four times in the last few(Cdblenews Special Service.) - 110 words
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Article103 1904-02-19 12 py virtue of a Bill to be laid before the Legislative Council on Friday next, the Currency Note Ordinance will be amended by em- H ill +he Currency Commissioners in exchange for gold. The Bill is, according to the Straits SL to be brought in to meet103 words
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Article106 1904-02-19 12 A Central News message of 21st January, received by the Negapatam mail on Saturday from our London Correspondent, avers that the Dutch newspapers are expressing fears lest Java may be lost to the Netherlands as the result of war in the Far East. Thev say that Japan has106 words
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Article341 1904-02-19 12 We find it is generally, but quire erroneously, supposed that Editors of papers in the Far East have plenty of time to write, edit, supervise, correct and revise proofs, keep all the accounts of correspondence, keep records, transcribe scores of telegr;i ms daily, atten d341 words
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Article259 1904-02-19 12 As we have many matters of first class importance to attend to to-day, including an unusually plentiful supply of war wires, the writer is obliged to deny himself the honour and pleasure of commenting at length upon the Yeiv neat little speech delivered by Mr. Hallifax at259 words
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Article390 1904-02-19 12 Criminal Folly?” The epidemic of crime still continues in Kinta. One day one hears of the village of Sungei Raia being held up by about 100 bravos, HO of whom were happily captured by a posse of Police and watchmen; the next day an Inspector of Police is holding an390 words
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Article416 1904-02-19 12 As is usual at this time of the year, all the banks and business houses—European and Chinese—will be closed to-morrow and Wednesday for the Chinese New Year holidays. To-morrow the Head and the sub-Post Offices will be closed. On Wednesday, the 17th instant, the Head and sub-offices416 words
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Article85 1904-02-19 12 The ladies of Penang are giving a dance at the Penang Club on the 2yth instant. At about 10 o’clock this morning volumes of smoke were seen to issue from Messrs Belin, Meyer <fc Co.’s launch, lying in the harbour close to the wooden wharf at Weld Quay. On making85 words
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Article485 1904-02-19 13 loth February, 1901. Sir F. Treves, Bart., K. C. V. 0 The Eminent Surgeon. Sir Frederick Treves was born to-day at Dorchester in 1853 and educated in Merchant Taylor’a School, London. From 1881 to 1880 "he was Hunterian Professor of Anatomy and Wilson Professor of Pathology, Royal485 words
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Article69 1904-02-19 13 Official reports show that the SiberiaMauchuria railway cost 845,000,000 roubles (about the Tsar contributing 350,000,000 roubles. A sum of 5,000,000 dollars’ worth (about .£1,000,000) of Japanese gold arrived in San Francisco during the fortnight ending 17th Jan. for the purpose of paying for food supplies and munitions of war ordered69 words
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Article449 1904-02-19 13 Part 1. There are seven festivals in this moon, the first of which is the celebration of the Chinese New Year. New Year’s Day is the one great annual event in Chinese life, social and political, and is a season of much rejoicing. The doors of all449 words
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Article334 1904-02-19 13 The composition of the Russian Black Sea fleet, which is reported to be endeavouring to obtain permission to pass the Dardanelles, is as follows Battleships. Tom- Guns. Speed. Men. Kniaz Potemkine Tavritchesky 12,480 20 17 036 Rot i slav 8,880 12 10 024 Sinope 10,180 13334 words
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Article422 1904-02-19 13 Admiral Viscount Ito, upon whom,,as Chief of the Naval General Staff of Japau, great responsibility inevitably devolves in the present crisis, is a home-nurtured product and a fine example of Japanese adaptability. He commanded the Japanese Naval force against China, and in a seven hours' battle, in which422 words
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Article65 1904-02-19 14 The Straits Tunes states that a notice circulated by the Master Attendant announces that the Russian Viceroy in the Far East lias forbidden all merchant vessels to approach Port Arthur or Dalny. The Russians consequently will not send pilots to pilot ships into those ports where floating torpedoes are65 words
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Article76 1904-02-19 14 To tub Editor of tub Straits Echo, Pear Sir, —It may interest some of your readers to know that Sze Pong Chan, one of the Chinese students here, had, on getting through the 2nd M.B. examination last X’mas with high marks, been made a Demonstrator in the University76 words
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Article274 1904-02-19 14 The Ohefoo (China) correspondent of the Daily Mail reported on 23rd ult. that Russia is quietly occupying strategic positions on the Manchurian side of the Yalu River, which forms’the boundary between Manchuria and Corea. A A letter received from Tasmania svmpathises with Ceylon on the departure of a good Governor,274 words
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Article1803 1904-02-19 14 Last week we reported that the Eastern Extension Company’s Hongkong—Foochow cable was interrupted and that therefore great delay would be experienced in the transmission of news from China and Japan. AVe are now pleased to be able to announce that the Eastern Company’s cable was restored yesterday. That1,803 words
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Article84 1904-02-19 15 Convention Signed at Last. 4 Chantabun to be Evacuated. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, 14th Feb. (9.5 p.) —The Franco-Siamese Treaty has been signed, the French Cabinet having reached an understanding on Satin’* day. An Exchange Telegraph Cos. despatch says that the Commission awards the cession of84 words
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Article59 1904-02-19 16 The Civil fervicc Cup. (Rangoon Times Service.) i m. Pofi The following is /Zloft-efor the Civil Cup (6 furlongs) run at the Lucknow Spring Meeting to-day Jfr. 0. M. D. Bell’s b.aus.g. Idle H H Koer Sahib of Patiala s ch. aus.g. Bed Shot 2 Mr. Galstaun’s b.aus.m.(Rangoon Times Service.) - 59 words
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Article161 1904-02-19 16 General Macdonald’s Force Being Strengthened. (Ceylon Observer Service.) Calcutta, Ist Fob.—lt is reported that there are 1,000 Tibetans at Guru with 1,700 additional reinforcements. They possess 1,000 firearms of various descriptions and also two long range guns, carrying four and five miles. It is rumoured the force is(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 161 words
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Article182 1904-02-19 16 (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, sth Feb.—lt is notified that Government sanction the adoption ot the Wolseley pattern helmet made of cork, khaki covered and fitted with khaki pugri and leather chin-strap, in lieu of the present pattern, to be worn all British troops and British Officers. In(Rangoon Times Service.) - 182 words
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Article, Illustration1087 1904-02-19 16 liiK St Xavier s Institution, Penang-, has been the means of diffusing knowledge and gpod principles among many well-to-do people at present filling various capacities and playing important social roles both in Penang and the Federated States. The work of the Institution has been enormous and1,087 words
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Article418 1904-02-19 17 In our last issue we gave publicity to whatever notifications had been issued, in the usual way relative to the closing of the Post Office and Banks for the Chinese New Year holidays. The Post Office notified the public in its daily Express. We •had no idea at418 words
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Article447 1904-02-19 17 The news to-day is as inst ructive as it is interesting. We are told that Russia was so unprepared for war—we felt sure she wasjbluffing, as usual—that as soon as it commenced it became necessary to transport large bodies of troops across Siberia in freight cars and cattle447 words
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Article439 1904-02-19 17 During the Chino-Japanese war the Japanese by bold enterprise and skill in gunnery succeeded in capturing one iron-clad turret ship, three steel cruisers, six steel gun-boats and one wooden gun-boat; and if they persist, at their present rate, it is probable that their naval bag will far exceed439 words
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Article840 1904-02-19 17 Before the Hon. A. F. O. Law, Puisne Judge. Libel Action. C. W. Barnett v. “Pinang Gazette” Press, Limited. 18th February. The case in which C. W. Barnett, of Messrs. Barnett an 1 Stark (civil engineers, etc., Penang) claimed SIO.OOO damages for libel from the “l iming Gazette”840 words
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Article190 1904-02-19 18 linl 1,0 rl’! r<,U St,OMisa present troub»r chetl W P. IaUtCTS 'H"-. money-lender is the mwb'!n°;®fl IUS P u "f r over the coolies between rni u<11( e that makes mischief Xtot 7 d ei “P'°-'«l. He is from planter tff f cooll( r s iu his190 words
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Article479 1904-02-19 18 lhe first day in every month—Chinese Calendar, of course—and a fortnight subsequent thereto, together with the present annual season of rejoicing amongst the Chinese, are especially important assignments for visiting the Chinese Temple at Aier Id tarn. There will probably be more 'visitors to479 words
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Article69 1904-02-19 18 The Report on the Working of the Registry of Joint Stock Companies, Penang, says four new companies were registered during last year namely: —The International Press Company Limited; Capital $15,000. The International Bodega and Restaurant Company Limited; Capital $20,000. Koe Guan Company, a private concern; Capital $301,000. Penang Foundry Company69 words
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Article542 1904-02-19 18 (From our own Correspondents.) Taiping, 13th Feb.—We are having much rain again. On Friday there was a very heavy downpour of rain which lasted nearly two hours, and the compound of the Court house was flooded and impassable. The distribution of prizes to the boys of the Central School542 words
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Article168 1904-02-19 18 In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Registrar Sproule, as Commissioner appointed by tbe Court, commenced the examination of witnesses in connection with the Mohauied Noordin will case. When the will was made many years ago there were but six residuary legatees. The number now exceeds 50 and all but—Indian paper. - 168 words
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Article2153 1904-02-19 19 [Reuters Service.) (From Our Own Correspondents.) London, 15th Feb. (2-20 p.m.) The Japanese Embassy in London Has received a report to the effect that the American steamer Pleiades has arrived at Chefoo from Port Arthur and, on arrival there, reported that the Russian cruiser Askold was so badly[Reuters Service.) - 2,153 words
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Article64 1904-02-19 20 London, 18th Fob. (5.15 a) —The Morning Leader’s Tientsin correspondent reports that he lias, the highest authority for stating that 100,000 troops are on the way to Liaotung Peninsula and may be expected to arrive thereon Thursday. The object of the expedition is to make a simultaneous movement64 words
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Article128 1904-02-19 20 What Price Neutrality Reuter s Service.) The Russian warships Osliabya Aurora and Dmitri Donskoi with a number of torpedo boats, have been ordered/to remain at the French Red Sea port of Jibutil till further orders. It is stated in St. Petersburg that a large movement of Japanese troops, covered by( Reuter s Service.) - 128 words
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Article129 1904-02-19 20 London, 18th Feb.—A wire from St. Petersburg states that the Japanese are bribing the Tunguses to destroy the Manchurian Railway. Admiral Makaroff has left St. Petersburg for the Far East. He is appointed to succeed Admiral Starke in the Chief Command of Russia’s Naval forces at Port129 words
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Article51 1904-02-19 20 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Kvvala Lumpur, lGth Feb. (4 p.) Mr. J. P. Joaquim of Messrs. Joaquim Bros., Solicitors, well-known throughout the Straits and States died, at 10.45 this morning after a brief illness caused by a lung complaint. The funeral will take place at 551 words
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Article25 1904-02-19 20 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, 14th Feb.—Phya Boriboon’s large rice-mill lias been destroyed by lire. Damage Ticala 230,000, paddy considerably under insured.25 words
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Article22 1904-02-19 21 Singapore, 17th Feb. —His Ex. Sir John Anderson will arrive here by the English mail due on 17th April.22 words
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Article60 1904-02-19 21 Turkey Preparing for Hostilities (From onr own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 17.—There is considerable disquietude in Paris owing to the receipt of reliable news to the effect that Turkey is preparing for the immediate commencement of hostilities with Bulgaria. It is noteworthy that there are many signs confirming60 words
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Article106 1904-02-19 21 The Franco-Siamcse Treaty. (F, ■om Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, 16th Feb.—The Francofiiamese Treaty has been signed at Paris. Under the stipulations contained therein France receives the concessions demanded by the French Colonial Deputies and is to remain in occupation of Chantabun until the new FrancoSiamese frontier is106 words
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Article48 1904-02-19 21 Mr. Morley’s Amendment Defeated. (From our own Correspondent.) London, 16th Feb. (1.88 a.) —A comprehensive amendment condemning the attitude of the Government with regard to Mr. Chamberlain’s fiscal policy was gnoved in the House of Commons bv Mr. Morley, but was defeated by 327 votes to 276.48 words
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Article47 1904-02-19 21 Great Republican Leader Passes Away. (Reuter's Service.) London, 18th Feb. —The death is announced of Marcus A. Hanna, of Cleveland, 0., the great Republican Leader, but nevertheless an opponent of President Roosevelt, who is expected to be returned to the White House for a second term.(Reuter's Service.) - 47 words
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Article44 1904-02-19 21 (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 6th Feb.—2o9 millions of letters, postcards, parcels, etc., passed through the Post Office in the half year ending September last, being an increase of nearly seven per cent. *on the figures of the corresponding half-year in 1002.(Rangoon Times Service.) - 44 words
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Article148 1904-02-19 21 (Ceylon Observer Service.) Calcutta, 2nd Feb. —The half-yearly meeting of the Cess Committee estimated thaflW62,B9B would be wanted during 1904-5 to advance the work of the Committee for the promotion of the consumption of Indian Pea. A bonus of 9 pies per lb. is offered on 5 million(Ceylon Observer Service.) - 148 words
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Article92 1904-02-19 21 On Stii Fob. at Giessen o/L Suedaulage 15, the wife oi' S. Katz, of a son. On 71 h Fob. at 15 Devonshire Road, Singapore, the wife of J. W. Bogle, of a son. On 26th Jan. at Shanghai, the wife of Comm. E. Ghisi, of a son. On92 words
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Article47 1904-02-19 21 On 21st January, at the residence of Dr. A. G. Smith. No. 10, Bund, Yokohama, by tlio Rev. E. S. Booth, in the presence of E. C. Bellows, Es<j., Consul-General of the United States, George Denison Morgan, of New York, to Miss Yuki Kato, of Kyoto.47 words
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Article115 1904-02-19 21 Penang,lBth February. (By courtesy of the Chartered Rank.) London Demand Bank 1 /11 4 months’sight Bank ...111 3 Credit ...1/11» 3 Documentary ...1/IIJI Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 144 3 days’ sight Private 146 Bombay, Demand Bank 144 3 days’sight Private 146 Madras, Demand Bank 144 3 days’sight Private 146115 words
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Article177 1904-02-19 21 Bersawah Gold Mine Co., Ld. 1550 Raub Australian Gold Min>“B Co l 6.25 Mfe, liedjang Lebong Gold Minin’s c Ld KadanaGold Mining Co„Ltd. (fully paid). s 10.-** Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Ld. 8.25,ef0r, Chendariaug Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld 20.-*^ Kara,ugan Tin Mining Co. 20.—««L Kinta Tin Mines Ltd177 words
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Article160 1904-02-19 21 Tin S 76.20 sellers Gold leaf 84. B. Pepper (W. Coast 31 bs.soz.)s 29.— sales White Pepper 3 50.— sales Traug Pepper 32j sellers Cloves (picked) 43— sellers Mace 140.— nom. Mace Pickings 115— sellers Nutmegs 11 Os 65.— sellers No. 1 7.50 Sugar 2 5.20 Basket 4. —salet160 words
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Obituary84 1904-02-19 21 Deaths. On Till Feb. at St. Helen's, 26a Syed Alley Road, Newton, Singapore, Laura Helen, the beloved wife of Dr. J. M. Handy. On 27th Jan. at Shanghai, William Henry Thom at. aged 32 years. On 27th Jan. at Shanghai, Charles Stanley Moss, aged 24 years. On 28th Jan. at84 words
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