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Title Section22 1904-02-26 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 2. Penang, Friday, 26th February, 1904. No. 8. j22 words
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Article221 1904-02-26 1 Births, Marriages, Deaths Leading Articles France and Russia The Bubble Empire Russia's Threat The Mining Difficulty Our News Service The War Leaderettes and other Articles: Our Birthday Column H. E. Visfcount Hdyashi, 11. d. Sir Robert Hurt. Bart., g.c.m.g. Current Topics:— War News The Cigarette Habit Dutch News Cornish221 words
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Advertisement172 1904-02-26 1 LET. T O -i'V H>/V -*V -♦’'V V'4- .s»!4 N.~_ “T-'T' 't'. '♦•.N*’ *H» I I THE STRAITS ECHO mail edition TS published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe. and contains the latest local and States News originally published in the daily issue as well172 words
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Article732 1904-02-26 1 (19 Feb.) Are French Waters Neutral There seems to be a certain amount of mystery surrounding the attitude which France may adopt in the war between'Russia and Japan. France has talked peace to a very great extent, but it is worthy of note that up to date732 words
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Article74 1904-02-26 1 The Chartered Bank has recently opened branches at Hamburg and Saigon. Mr. M. B. Leavitt’s Elite Anglo-American Troubadours will perform in Penang on the 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th of March. 4 News has just been received in Penang of the death of Mr. Jack” Neeson, a jockey known to74 words
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Article331 1904-02-26 1 We think we may say without fear of contradiction that at no time since the British flag was hoisted in this part of the world has any journal published east of Colombo ever presented to its readers such an amount of authentic telegraphic news as the Echo lias331 words
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Article394 1904-02-26 1 W ith the warm approval of the Duke of Fife and the Archbishop of Canterbury, a movement has been started to call national attention to the evils of cigarette smoking by children. A manifesto has been issued bearing the signatures of many influential people, including the Earl394 words
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Advertisement82 1904-02-26 1 T he Straits Echo. JEW j*tice satisfies everybody, and justice alon e.-Emersov. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) at tjjk CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Beach SI root, Penang. PRICE DAILY,'.LOCAL im peranmun. (Post Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 15 CAULK ADDItKSS: “E c h o—P ena82 words
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Article345 1904-02-26 2 The seventy-seventh Report of the Court of'Directors to the ordinary half-yearly general meeting 1 of Shareholders to be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, to-morrow, the 20th inst., is as follows: Gentlemen, —The Directors have now to submit to you a general statement of the affairs345 words
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Article60 1904-02-26 2 Captain C. S. Owen of the Malay States Guides, who arrived here this morning by the s. h. Coromandel left for Taiping by the afternoon train. 4 lhe Avenir du Tonkin announces that tiiere will Ik; a “Colonial Exhibition” in Paris in 1905. Would it not be possible to scrape60 words
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Article387 1904-02-26 2 The Second Festival. On the 2nd day of this moon (17tli Feb.) the Penates or household guardian Spirits were honored by offerings of meat, fruits and wine. The Third Festival. On the 4th day of this moon (19th Feb.) it is believed the Spirit of the Hearth387 words
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Article2338 1904-02-26 2 (before the Hon. A. F. G. Law, Puisne Judge.) Libel Action. C. W. Barnett v. “Pinang Gazette” Press, Limited. 18t li February This was a claim for $10,000 damages for libel. The details of the claim were published yesterday. Mr. Matthews for the defence observed that he had2,338 words
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Article1319 1904-02-26 3 Probable Course of the Operations. (ISt. James's Gazette.) The first act in a Russo-Japanese War must be a struggle for the command of the sea. Japan’s primary object is to secure her position in Corea. This done, she will proceed, either alone or in alliance with China, to(ISt. James's Gazette.) - 1,319 words
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Article609 1904-02-26 4 Some Facts and Details. The new iron pier was again used a few days ago, the German mail s.s. Sachsen taking in a quantity of tobacco, etc., from the Sumatra and the A* than, the former being moored on the outside and the two local ships occupying609 words
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Article19 1904-02-26 4 London, 6th Feb.—lmports for January have decreased a quarter million and exports three quarters of a million.19 words
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Article79 1904-02-26 4 Calcutta, 12th Feb.— The latest official news of the Tibet Mission states that it is still at Tuna and will wait there till it is prepared to move on to Gyantse. Signs are dvident that the li be tans are getting rather tired of waiting in idleness79 words
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Article837 1904-02-26 5 (Reuters Service.) (Dutch Telerjrams.) (from Our Own Correspondents.) London, 13th Fob. -The Tsar, in addressing the Russian troops said, remember that lot is brave, confident and crafty. An official communique refers at length to the Russian vengeance gainst “the enemy who suddenly broke off negotiations by a treacherous(Reuters Service.); (Dutch Telerjrams.) - 837 words
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Article52 1904-02-26 5 Two Killed; One (From our own Correspondent.) Chendariang, l Jth Feb. —There has been serious rioting here. Two men were killed and one wounded. The police are coming in from outlying districts and are patrolling the town, so it is hoped there will be no recurrence of52 words
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Article122 1904-02-26 5 Royal Bangkok Sports Club. Tuesday’s Racing. (From our own Correspondent.) Bangkok, 10th Feb.—The first day’s racing took place in splendid weather and there was a large attendance. The results are us follows.— The Griffin Stakes, (Tcs. 250, 7 furlongs)—Mr. W. A.G. Tilleke’s Dapper Damly. The Leap Year122 words
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Article28 1904-02-26 5 Rout of the Albanians- (Reuters Service.) London, 18th Feb.—The Albanian insurgents have been routed, losing eight hundred in killed and wounded. The Turkish loss was heavy-(Reuters Service.) - 28 words
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Article49 1904-02-26 6 Chinese Labour Question Settled. (Reuters Service.) London, 18tli Feb. —Mr. Samuels’ amendment to the Address, opposing the introduction of Chinese labour to the Transvaal was rejected by the House of Commons. The 1 ’ransvaal Government is now at liberty to proceed with the importation of Chinese labour.(Reuters Service.) - 49 words
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Article63 1904-02-26 6 (Straits Times Service.) Shanghai, loth Feb. —Mr. George Mcßain is dead. [Mr. George Mcßain was well known in Hongkong, Shanghai, and the Yangtsze ports. He was a merchant and shipowner and was very popular with all cl; isses. He represented the Shanghai Sumatra Tobacco Co., the Shanghai(Straits Times Service.) - 63 words
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Article54 1904-02-26 6 Calcutta, 7th Feb.—The Statesman says that while the sting has to a considerable extent been removed from the Official Secrets’ Bill, the liability of being dragged into Court is one which only editors of more than ordinary courage backed by proprietors of than average public spirit would54 words
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Article41 1904-02-26 6 London, 7th Feb.—The Army Council has been appointed and consists of the Secretary of State, Mr. ArnoldForester, Military Members: Generals Neville, Lyttleton, Harsley Douglas, Pluiner, Wolfe, Murray, and Civil Members: Lord Donoughmore, Bromley Davenport, and Secretary, Edward Ward.41 words
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Article57 1904-02-26 6 London, 7th Feb.—Lieut.-General Sir lan Standish Monteath Hamilton, K.c.8., n. 5.0., q.m.0., will in the event of war be appointed British Attache to the Russian forces and, on conclusion of hostilities, lie will probably proceed to South Africa to command the forces there. Later. Lieutenant-General Sir lan Hamilton57 words
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Article80 1904-02-26 6 It is quite evident that the London sub-editor is already in difficulties over Japanese, Corean, and Chinese placenames, and some fearful and wonderful combinations may be looked during the war. According to the Nagasaki Press the London Daily News announced recently that Japan had chartered the three steamers80 words
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Article781 1904-02-26 6 (20 Feb.) Ik reasoning people entertained doubts respecting the instability of the Russian Empire of its unpreparedness for war, and the superlative bluff its diplomats have been running in the Far East for a long time past, surely our special wires published yesterday and the news issued781 words
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Article62 1904-02-26 6 Batavian papers received to-day contain the following items :—(a.) The Netherlands Indian Government announces in the telegraph offices of Aclieen no telegrams which refer to the naval or military movements of Russia or Japan will be accepted. b The Japanese provisional Legation at Chemulpo refuses to recognise the62 words
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Article83 1904-02-26 6 A Magistrate in Harlem Court, New York, made the following significant declaration the other day :—“Yesterday I had before me thirty-five boy prisoners. Thirty-three of them were confirmed smokers. Today, from a reliable source, I have made the gruesome discovery that two of the largest cigarette manufacturers83 words
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Article246 1904-02-26 6 The Mining Journal raises the point: “Should any unforeseen combination of circumstances again send the price of white metal to the average of 1808 (that is only five years ago) viz £74 Bs. Id., which gives an average for black tin of, roughly, £44 per ton —how246 words
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Article584 1904-02-26 7 Declaration of War by the Mikado. Me. M. Noma, Consul for Japan at Hongtong, has supplied the Press of the ‘lsle of Fragrant Streams’ with the following translation of the formal declaration of war by Hfs Majesty the Emperor of Japan. It was issued in the form584 words
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Article1119 1904-02-26 7 (hiam Our Own, Correspondents.) laiping, Isth Feb.—This morning at 7.J0 tho Resident-General Mr. Treacher, with Col. Walker and the State Engineer, visited the M. S. Guides new barracks and buildings now unuer construction. They went over the whole ot the works and the State Engineer and Col Walker explained1,119 words
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Article133 1904-02-26 7 The Merapi volcano, in Java, is in eruption. 4 The British Government has a majority of 80 in Parliament. llis Highness the Sultan of Joliore arrived at Marseilles on 26th ult. 1 Lord Kitchener was to leave Calcutta for Madras on 15th instant. The direct cause of the death of133 words
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Article476 1904-02-26 8 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sie, —As the Selangor Chinese Literary and Debating Society has mooted this question of paramount importance, I would like ta say a few words on the subject. I have often heard it said that the Chinese fair sex in476 words
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Article122 1904-02-26 8 On 26th January Viscount Hay ash i (Japanese Minister in London) was* installed as Worshipful Master of the Empire Lodge. The premises of Messrs. Hall and Holtz, Ltd., Shanghai, upholsterers and general merchants, were completely gutted by fire on 11th inst. The Emperor of Japan boasts a generalogical tree beside122 words
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Article763 1904-02-26 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Rangoon, 12th Feb—The news of the outbreak of war has caused a sensation here, and the fact that Japan has* drawn first blood” is reassuring, and augurs well for her future prospects. For several months past the Agents of the Japanese Government have been purchasing763 words
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Article447 1904-02-26 8 We regret to record the death this morning of Khoo Kim Swee, mother of our esteemed fellow-townsman Mr. Lim Chwee Sim. 4 The Hon. Lancelot Carnegie, M. V. 0. Second Secretary to His Majesty’s Embassy at Berlin, has been appointed Secretary to His Majesty's Legation at Peking. 4 A serious447 words
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Article681 1904-02-26 9 Straits Times. n(y importance of Subting F to°be a theme of discussion W T o- fa rite *^l7, ,0 that it lias become a rival to beiDo t, s however, admitted Singap U g o be done to raise SSWi baoang wanting for coalttSTJ* •-■v:lv after ar-Straits Times. - 681 words
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Article676 1904-02-26 9 A study of the map of Corea will he rendered more interesting by the aid of a few measured distances and descriptions of the principal points of strategic importance, which, upon declaration of war, immediately became centres of attention. When war began, there were three principal ports to which676 words
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Article676 1904-02-26 9 An important cablegram was received at the Japanese Consulate in Singapore on 14th from the naval authorities in Japan. The communication ran as follows Request made through the British Consul at Chemulpho for placing 34 of the wounded Russians under the care of some charitable agency was willingly676 words
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Article289 1904-02-26 10 Me. W. A. Cuscaden has been appointed a Municipal Commissioner, Singapore, vice Lieut.-Colonel Pennefather. M. Hardouin, Chief du Cabinet of the Government General of French Indo China, is prosecuting the Courrier d'Haiphong for libel. The proceedings, says L'Opinion of Saigon, are likely to be protracted, judging from the number of289 words
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Article514 1904-02-26 10 (From Our Own Correspondents.) London, 19th Feb. (2.20 p.)—Lloyds’ quotation of Anglo-French war risks is 60 (thirty) guineas per cent for three months. Hitherto the quotations have covered six and twelve months periods. A fortnight ago it was 24 (twenty-four) guineas for six month. Admiral Verennius is still514 words
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Article37 1904-02-26 10 (From Onr Own Correspondent.) London, 19th Feb. (5.55). The supplementary Naval Estimates have been published nnd provide for an increased expenditure of 41,270,000. The revised total expenditure for the year thus amounts to 435,727,500.37 words
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Article39 1904-02-26 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, 19th Feb. (5.55 pj—A wire from Canton states that the EmpressDowager of China is dead. The Chi nese Legation officials in London state they have no news relating to this matter.39 words
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Article47 1904-02-26 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, 18th Feb.—The FrancoSiamese Convention provides for the evacuation of Chantabun, which is to be coincident with the occupation of Krat by France. It is reported that a fortnight is to be allowed for the ratification of the new treaty.47 words
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Article55 1904-02-26 10 Calcutta, lltli Feb.—The deaths from plague last week were 24,204 or a thousand above the previous week. In* creases were reported from the United Provinces 5,593, Bengal 2,748, Central India 1,444, and Rajputana 676. A slight falling off occurred in Bombay 5,989, Punjab 2,785, Central Provinces and Berar 2,260,55 words
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Article441 1904-02-26 11 (22 Feb.) Theke is little cause for wonder that threat of an invasion ot India S been received by the natives of that rlire with derision. Had Russia K the same warning five years ago SS?it might have caused uneasiness, for the Bear (bugbear) has always been India’s441 words
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Article355 1904-02-26 11 we fe tlie peroration of Mr. MaxM „!j" d tlls assurance that such a thing Kinta 1 P r actica'|y did not exist in Chendari-, eiIOUS lio t’ occurred at been kUled'”’ i* "l 1 0 1 e llla has oar coLL W,II V wou »ded, as355 words
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Article62 1904-02-26 11 We regret to learn of the death of Mr. Klioo lvoug Mali, a very well known and much respected trader of Penang. Mr. Klioo Kong Mali’s 75tli birthday was celebrated a short time back, when the European, Chinese and native communities were entertained at his house in Kimberley Street. He62 words
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Article83 1904-02-26 11 On the Original Side of the Bombay High Court on 24th January, before the Mr. Justice Russel, Mr. Rustam 1). N. Wadia, instructed by Mr. 1). D. Romer, appeared on behalf of (Trace Eleanor Forester, and moved absolute the decree passed by the Hon. Mr. Justice Crowe in June last83 words
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Article87 1904-02-26 11 Sin Frederick Treves, bart., the eminent physician and better known as having for some time attended upon His Majesty the King, passed through Penang on the outward P. O. Coromandel yesterday, accompanied by his wife and child. Whilst at Colombo a grand dinner was given in his honour, organised by87 words
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Article106 1904-02-26 11 Mr. Copeland, chief engineer on the Indo China s.s. Tainang, which arrived here at daylight this morning, died suddenly on Thursday as the steamer was mooring at the wharf in Singapore. The ship came from Hongkong and Shanghai, and it is supposed that the sudden change in the climate affected106 words
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Article357 1904-02-26 11 22nd February 1904. H. E. Viscount Hayashi, L. L. D. Japan's Ambassador to England. His Excellency Viscount Tadasu Hayashi, the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Mikado of Japan at the Court of St. James, attains his fiftyfourth birthday to-day. Born in Sakura, Shimosa, a town357 words
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Article236 1904-02-26 11 No Doubt About It.—She’s a decided blonde, isn’t she; and so captivating Well, she’s certainly decided. The Pahang Corporation, in December last, crushed 660 tons of stone at Sungei Lembing, for a yield of 30 tons tin oxide, with 50 heads of stamps running for 10 days, at a working236 words
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Article448 1904-02-26 12 (From our own Correspondents.) -4 Ciiendariang Riot. Tapah, 20th Feb.—About 10 a.in. the mining coolies working for Towkay Ku Tong Sew* at Chenderiang attacked the kongsi house and smashed up all they could lay hands on. The police were sent for and a Sergeant and six men, with loaded448 words
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Article475 1904-02-26 12 Kuala Lumpur Girls’ School. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. Kuala Lumpur, 12th Feh.—The break* ing up of the Kuala Lumpur Girls' School for the Chinese New Year Holidays took place in the school-room yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a large gathering of visitors, friends and relations of the pupils. The475 words
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Article181 1904-02-26 12 Kt/ala Lumpur, 17th Feb. —Telepathy is described as “a sympathetic affection of one mind by the thoughts of another at a distance without communication through the ordinary channels of sensation.” “Umpire” of the Penang* Gazette seems to have had a mild attack as a comparison of my remarks re representative181 words
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Article749 1904-02-26 12 Referring to Vessels, Towns &c. Mentioned in Our Special Service Wires. The Aliitsusliinia is a cruiser of 3,150 tons, 8,400 horse-power and 19 knots speed. She is armed with four 6-in., six 4.7-in., and ten 3-pdr. guns, with four torpedo tubes and has a crew of 330749 words
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Article116 1904-02-26 12 Kissing Hobson,” otherwise Corndr. R. P. Hobson, u. s. x., has drawn a Bill which he has entrusted to Representative Wiley of Alabany to carry through Congress which, it is said, aims at making tlie United Stares the first naval power of the world during the next eighteen116 words
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Article235 1904-02-26 13 (Dutch Telegrams.) (Java Bode.) (From Oar Own Correspondents.) Union, 21st Feb. (10-20 p.)i french report, emanating froin bt. Petersburg, states that the Japanese armoured cruiser Asama has been seriously damaged at Chemulpo, while another Japanese warship has been almost desTokio correspondent of the Paris petit Journal reports that(Dutch Telegrams.); (Java Bode.) - 235 words
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Article64 1904-02-26 13 The tossian Legation Robbery. (From Our Own Correspondent.) tVi^MFeb.—Sanerdan, arrested for the robbery rlf/ 6 ery aad property from the residence of Mr. A. E. Olarovsky, Bntiixiir 16 a iid from t,ie Consulj has pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property. The other five have been sentenced to four years64 words
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Article45 1904-02-26 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, 21st Feb. (10.20 p.)—His Majesty King Edward, while visiting the cruiser Cumberland at Portsmouth, tripped over a water-tight door and met with a slight mishap. He was afterwards able to visit the Barracks at Eastnev, however.45 words
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Article89 1904-02-26 13 Precautions in Uiu Selangor. {From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 21st Feb.—Trouble with the naichangs (mining coolies) in the Ulu Selangor district is expected. On Friday last a small detachment of Malay States Guides was sent to Rawang, and to-day a force of fifty men has89 words
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Article206 1904-02-26 13 Appeal to Government for Reforms. Calcutta, Bth Feb.—The Bengal Chamber of Commerce have addressed a letter to the Home Department of the Government of India dealing with the urgency of reforms in the High Court. They maintain that a material increase in the ministerial establishments is206 words
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Article428 1904-02-26 13 The Mullah Cowed. —i—-4- Bombay, Bth Feb.—The latest reports from Somaliland state that everything points to the fact that the fight at Jidbali has been a terrible shock to the Mullah and his fighting men. Not a single one of the enemy has been seen near the forces428 words
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Article57 1904-02-26 13 Allahabad, 7th Feb. —A special cable from the Pioneer's correspondent, dated London, sth February, states that the Duke of Connaught becomes InspectorGeneral. It is understood that Lord Robert desired to obtain the post for six months. Generals Kelly-Kenny, Sir lan Hamilton, Brackenburg, Shone and Nicholson it is57 words
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Article934 1904-02-26 14 (Pioneer Correspondent.) Camp at New Chumbi, 20th Jan. I have traversed the whole length of the line of communications up to Fort Phari, and am now able to speak from personal experience of the terrible cold which grips this part of the Himalayas in the winter and934 words
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Article293 1904-02-26 14 (Rangoon Gazette Sendee.) Pharijong, 15th Feb.—The Bhutanese Tinpuk Jongpen arrived at Phari yesterday to pay a complimentary visit to the Mission. The Tinpuk Jongpen,who is Governor of a Province, holds a higher position than the Tibetan Jongpens, and is accompanied by a retinue of 150 men and three(Rangoon Gazette Sendee.) - 293 words
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Article36 1904-02-26 14 London, Bth Feb.—Earl Percy, in the House of Commons, said that the correspondence with Russia, on the subject of Manchuria will be published shortly. Government, he said, intends to send Consuls to Mukden and Antung.36 words
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Article89 1904-02-26 14 London, 13th Feb.—The Military Members of the Army Council mentioned in the telegram of the 7th instant have been gazetted with the titles of Chief-of-the-General Staff, AdjutantGeneral, Quartermaster-General and Master-General of Ordnance, respectively. London, 14th Feb.—lt is understood that Lord Roberts was offered the In-spector-Generalship but refused89 words
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Article110 1904-02-26 14 The Reuter Case. Madras, 11th Feb.—At Black Town Police court to-day, the case in which Mr. A. H. Murray, who was for some tinle agent of lleuter’s Telegraph Company in Madras, is charged with criminal misappropriation of the company’s funds, was called on. Mr. Gregory, who appeared for the accused,110 words
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Article99 1904-02-26 14 {Rangoon Gazette Service.) Calcutta, 13th Feb.—The Indian Daily News states that the Government of India in a letter to the Anglo-Indian Defence Association intimates that sufficient time will be allowed to pass between the presentation of the Select Committee’s report and ‘the passing of the Official Secrets’{Rangoon Gazette Service.) - 99 words
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Article277 1904-02-26 15 Jhehney Duncan - (23 Feb.) (Jhehney Duncan. EW feature of our Special News A p w iH be observable on ret ere nee News published to-day. theother side” of war as there is of questions at issue, n lic the Russian Government— as our Tendon Correspondent reported about JL weeks277 words
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Article199 1904-02-26 15 The probable effect of war between Russia and Japan on the trade of Bombay is being much discussed in that city, says a Rangoon contemp- orary. The general opinion is that, provided Great Britain is not drawn into the conflict, Bombay stands to gain lather than199 words
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Article44 1904-02-26 15 let**» UhTi u< r uoti| ws that »11 d,™ n Iard a, J 31s May- 1904, thor°ughf areg r pub,ic the owners of 0I i*V u Ie enclosures of leslev and do K s 111 Province Welmav uu icipal limits in g mAy Flood44 words
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Article376 1904-02-26 15 The Berlin correspondent of The Times gives a statistical but not the less an amusing account of the position of the German Colonial Empire. It consists of something over a million square miles in other words, it is about five times the size of the376 words
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Article480 1904-02-26 15 As a contrast to the above it {nay be noted that Sir Eldon Gorst, Financial Adviser to the Egyptian Government, in an ini- portant note on the Budget for 1964, has put forward a body of facts which shows that the British administration continues to480 words
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Article172 1904-02-26 15 Gold- dredging in Indian rivers is aU trading European capital and enterprise. In the international fool hall mafcli England made two goals and three tries to Ireland’s nil. It is notified in Inst Friday’s Gazette that, the following further rule has been received from the Russian Consulate at Singapore:— In172 words
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Advertisement44 1904-02-26 15 Found iu the Waste Paper Basket:— LOST, STOLEN, or STRAYED. A large quantity of war stores and material. Finder will be handsomely rewarded, if necessary, on kindly returning same to. ALEXIFFF. Com mander in- Chief and Viceroy of the whole of the Far Fast.44 words
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Article357 1904-02-26 16 23rd February 1904. Sir Robert Hart, Bart., G.C.M.G. Customs Service, China. Sir Roliert Hart, the Inspector-General of the Imperial Chinese Maritime Customs and of Posts, was born sixty-nine years ago to-ylay in Ireland. He is the eldest son of the late Mr. Henry Hart of Portadown Co.,357 words
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Article239 1904-02-26 16 Two cargoes of New Zealand coal are due at Hongkong for Admiralty requirements, and other Powers on the Pacific coast line are looking in the same direction for a possible supply. The following gentlemen are appointed to be Justices of the Peace for Penang —E. M. Alexander, J. M. Anthony,239 words
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Article236 1904-02-26 16 Yak Kim Su and Law Weng were charged yesterdav afternoon before Mr. Bryant with murdering Kling Detective Ayavoo, on the 2*2nd ultimo, at Siam Road. The prosecution, conducted by Inspector Stenhouse, shewed that at 1 a.m. on the day in question the deceased and I). P.236 words
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Article434 1904-02-26 16 Referring to Vessels, Towns, &c. Mentioned in Our Special Service Wires. The Vasco da Gama is the only battleship possessed by Portugal. She is a vessel of 3,020 tons and 15-5 knots speed, carrying a crew of 218 and armed with two 8-in., four 4-7-in., two 2-5-in.,434 words
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1612 1904-02-26 16 Travel across Siberia by the Trans Siberian Railway is now almost a favourite trip for the British officer and globe-trotter and many articles have been written with accounts of the journey, and the increasing facilities for travel on the line. From these papers erroneous ideas1,612 words
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Article259 1904-02-26 17 Russian Gush. That magnificent specimen of a latterday monumental liar, otherwise the Editor-r in-Chief of the Rooskie Svet, held forth a few days before the war and the man-in-the-street marvelled greatly at his unparalleled foresight. This is what he dashed off for the edification of the World259 words
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Article90 1904-02-26 17 The Suez Canal Company contemplate lighting the Canal banks with electricity from Port Said to Suez. On the eve of war the Referee came out with this flash of genius Said a perky yontipr Jap of Japan, If Russia would fight us, she can. We’ve had more than our share90 words
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Article359 1904-02-26 17 One of the grandest fertilising waterways of the world, the Ganges Canal, will attain its jubilee next month. It was designed 'by Sir l’roby Cautley, and the opening ceremony of this giant infant was held in March, 1854, when Lord Dalhousie was Governor-General of India. Canal irrigation359 words
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Article197 1904-02-26 17 London bankers assert that Russia for months past has been recalling her gbld reserve from abroad. Russian banks now hold a reserve of «£92,000,000. Rear Admiral Charles Grey Robinson, who has just been relieved as Commodore at Hongkong upon promotion to flag rank, was a passenger for London by the197 words
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Article170 1904-02-26 18 (From Our Own Correspondents.) London, 22nd Feb. (3.35 p.) —A letter received from a high official soilrce at St. Petersburg states that the Russian Government Departments are in a state of confusion. The Admiralty officials are stunned at the situation and the War Office is unable to trace170 words
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Article61 1904-02-26 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Paris, 22nd Feb. —A St. Petersburg semi-official report says that a Sotnia (squadron) of Cossacks captured a party of Japanese troops in Corean territory on the 21st inst. It is also seini-officially reported that the Russian cruiser Boyarin (3,200 tons, 25 knots) struck a61 words
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Article113 1904-02-26 18 Mining Coolies on Strike. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February (10.45 p.) —The Naichang mining coolies at Rawang and Rasa have gone on strike against the seven hours’ working day. The Resident accompanied by the towkays and a detachmeut of the Malay States Guides113 words
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Article48 1904-02-26 18 Terrible Mortality. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, 22nd Feb. (5.25 p.) —A telegram received in Berlin from Tsinan-fu states that the banks of the Hoanglio (Yellow River) have burst, flooding vast tracts of flat country. Several villages have been destroyed and hundreds of people drowned.48 words
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Article46 1904-02-26 18 The Tilleke Appeal Case. (From Our Oum Correspondent.) Bangkok, 23rd Feb. (11.30 a.) The conviction of Mr. W. A. G. Tilleke on a charge of receiving stolen property (jewellery) has been quashed. The case of his Burmese clerk, E. Moung Ong, is not yet decided.46 words
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Article183 1904-02-26 18 The Franco-Siamese Convention. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, 22nd Feb. (10.10 a.) The Franco-Siamese Convention provides that Siam renounces the suzerainty of Luang Prabang and the Franco-Siamese frontier is to follow the line of the parting of the waters between the valleys of the Mekong and Menam183 words
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Article1480 1904-02-26 18 (24 Feb.) [London, 22nd eb.—A letter received f*». a high official source at St. Petersburg g+lt that the Russian Government Department! in a state of confusion. The Admiralty officf? are stunned at the situation and the W* Office is unable to trace large quantities *5 stores destined1,480 words
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Article291 1904-02-26 19 As the result of the notices sent out for the preliminary meeting of those interested in the foundation of a Chinese Merchants’ Association, there were assembled on 21st iußt. at 1 p.m. at the offices of the General Farm, Kuala Lumpur, many of the leading Chinese291 words
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Article77 1904-02-26 19 Or Calcutta It is not a savoury subject, but it is not without interest. A correspondent points out to us a peculiarity in connection with our Municipal iron vans which have imported from Calcutta with a view to improving sanitation in the town. The latest pattern is77 words
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Article212 1904-02-26 19 The Japanese cruiser Takachiho is a vessel of 3,700 tons and 18.7 knots speed. Her armament consists of two 10.2-in., six 5.9-in., two 3-pdr. and ten machine guns. She was launched at Elswick in 1896* Harbin, the place to which Admiral Alexieff, the so-called Viceroy of the212 words
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Article195 1904-02-26 19 Stolen from Various Sources. The average girl thinks that a star was lost to the theatrical world when she concluded to marry. Wine may be a mocker, but to the taste some of it seems more like an imitator than anything else. Facts are stubborn things, but all195 words
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Article56 1904-02-26 20 No, Cordelia, it isn’t the proper caper to eat prunes with a pruning knife. Love sometimes flies out of the kitchen window when the women’s rights advocate enters the door. Though it is said speech was given men to enable them to conceal their thoughts, it seems to have been56 words
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Article364 1904-02-26 20 It is reported that Captain Barnes-Law-rence, r. has been appointed Harbour Master of Hongkong, in place of the Hon. K. Murray Rurasey, i. s. o., lately retired. Capt. Lawrence, with wife and family, came out by the P. 0. steamer Java, which was due in Hongkong on or about the364 words
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Article174 1904-02-26 20 A facetious scribe wants to know Whether a Pole or a Jew will have any chance of obtaining the fat billet advertised in a Russian print and of which he says he made the’following faithful translation:— Wanted We, by the grace of God and the good will of His Supreme174 words
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Article450 1904-02-26 20 (From Our Own Correspondents.) Ipoh, 20tli Feb.—Chendariang is not in Kinta but in Batang Padang District. However crime is well to the fore both in Kinta and Batang Padang. The day before yesterday the Protector of Chinese had to go to Tarabuu Mine and stayed the night there. On450 words
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Article85 1904-02-26 20 The Jewel Robbery Appeal Case. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, 24th Feb. (10.20 a.)— The sentence on Monng Ong, clerk to Mr. A. F. G. Tilleke, who with his master was found guilty by the British Consular Court of feloniously receiving certain articles of gold and silver jewellery, and85 words
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Article41 1904-02-26 20 (Rangoon Gazeite Service.) Calcutta, loth Feb.—The death <* annunced of Risaldar Major Debi n Singh, A. D. C. to the Viceroy. Calcutta, 16th Feb.— The death'll home is reported of Mr. George M i trie, formerly of the Bank of Bengal(Rangoon Gazeite Service.) - 41 words
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Article39 1904-02-26 20 Allahabad, 13th Feb.— A special message to the Pioneer dated Loudon 12th February, says At a meetin» 0 f Radical members of the of Commotis to-day an ex-Cabinet Minister foretold a conflagration in Macedonia before April. a39 words
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Article61 1904-02-26 20 (Rangoon Gazette Sendee.) London, 13th Feb.—The elections for the Cape Assembly are going on and a Progressive majority of four is assured. The Premier, .Sir John Gordon Spiro the Minister for Public Works, Mr. *a! Douglas, and the leading Bondite, Mr! Merriman, are defeated. London, 15th Feb.—The Cape*(Rangoon Gazette Sendee.) - 61 words
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Article86 1904-02-26 20 Calcutta, 16th Feb.—St. Peter’s Church, Fort William, was the scene here this afternoon of the weddfrigof Miss Elizabeth Wolfe-Murray, daiaghter of Sir James Wolfe-Murray,'Quarter Master General in India, and Lfcdy Wolfe-Murray, to Mr. George Sutherland, the President of the Bengal Chriinber of Commerce. The General Officer Gommanding and86 words
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Article102 1904-02-26 20 Allahabad, 16th Feb.—A rather serious accident lias happened to Mr. Davis, Deputy Commissioner of Hehraich. He and a friend were beating a patcli of jungle for small game on the 11th instant, both being on foot, when an unlucky accident occurred, by r a portion of a ricochet102 words
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Article51 1904-02-26 20 A school board inspector once asked a class of children if any of them could tell him what an epidemic w T as. No answer. “Well,” he continued, “let me prompt you. An epidemic is anything that spread B. Now, what’s an epidemic.” jtL “Jam, sir,” replied the fat boy51 words
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Article523 1904-02-26 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, 24th Feb.-One hundred and seventy Japanese from the interior of Manchuria—mostly women —have arrived at Cbefoo. They state that they were occasionally maltreated by the Russians. The opinion prevails in well-in-formed circles in Tokio tliafc the Tsar’s manifesto hinting at a prolonged lull(Supplied by Reuter.) - 523 words
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Article38 1904-02-26 21 London, 23rd Feb. —Late in January Japan ordered in Philadelphia locomotives for the FusanSeoul Railway. Eight have been shipped to the East and twelve more go this week, some via Frisco and others via Suez Canal.38 words
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Article30 1904-02-26 21 Decorated by the King. London, 24th Feb.—Mr. F. St. G. Caulfeild, Director of Public Works, Federated Malay States, has been created a Companion of the Imperial Service Order.30 words
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Article745 1904-02-26 21 {25 Feb.) London, 241 h Feb. —Russia has addressed a note to the Powers in which she declares that Japan's proceeding’s are in open violation [of the laws governing l the mutual relations of civilized nations. After quoting what she describes as various flagrant breaches of international law745 words
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Article152 1904-02-26 22 Some fresh troubles of the hapless Sultan of Morocco are described in a special telegram to the London Morning Leader. It is stat- ed that serious disturbances have occurred at Marrakesh, due to the circulation of the Sultan’s new brass currency. A •band of rebellious persons proceeded152 words
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Article361 1904-02-26 22 A New York wire to the London Morning Post states that the United States Steel Corporation has arrived at a reciprocity agreement with the Welsh tinplate mills. The Welsh tinplate makers are to buy all their steel billets from the United States Steel Corporation, in return for361 words
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Article, Illustration1245 1904-02-26 22 First Day, Tuesday, 23rd Feb Patrons: —His Excellency the Governor, H. H. The Sultan of Perak, The ResidentGeneral, F. M. S., The Resident of Perak. Committee C. Wray, Esq., (President,) E. N. T. Cumming, (Hon. Treas.) and Members —W. H. R. Chappel, Esq., Dr. Gundry Fox. R.1,245 words
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Article1128 1904-02-26 23 The Commencement of Hostilities. Battle op Chemulpo: Full Details. THE FIRST ATTACK ON PORT ARTHUR. From late copies of the China Gazette we gather the following very interesting telegraphic information, which may be taken as thoroughly trustworthy Hostilities Commence. Nagasaki, Feb. 9.—lt is stated here tonight on good1,128 words
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Article393 1904-02-26 23 During the week ending 7th instant no less than twenty-one steamers were loaded up with rice and despatched to Singapore from Rangoon. “F.” writes to the Daily Telegraph: The Chinaman can do nothing but good in South Africa—in market-gardening alone he might transform the neighbourhood of Johannesburg, and vastly improve393 words
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Article692 1904-02-26 24 The Last of the King of Yap.” A motion was heard in the Supreme Court at Hongkong on the 23rd ultimo, which is apparently the last chapter in the romance of the “Kingdom of Yap.” Mr. E. H. Sharp, k.c., barrister at-law, appeared in support of a motion692 words
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Article369 1904-02-26 24 Interesting Facts to be Borne in Mind, It is interesting to note that so long ago as September 23rd, 1899, the Times correspondent at Seoul pointed out that Japan bad a vital interest both strategical and commercial in Corea as furnishing her both with a market and369 words
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Article37 1904-02-26 24 Allahabad, 10th Feb—The Committee of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce hope to be able to arrange for a conference of Indian Chambers o* Commerce to he held in Calcutta early in January 1905.37 words
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Miscellaneous135 1904-02-26 24 The Scuttle to Harbin. fel 7 I ,V V f i *a rifx:'-' tf- <“«. ,*u v(£s ft ’HfwiZ l#" SfitW I ym 41 4M C sra i>» V*/ vx If II AM C* \h\ f.O. r; ilf"; a* >••; ME V}j ff! vs! a C\V rr.v yA -Sr f135 words
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Article543 1904-02-26 25 (from Our Own Correspondents.) London, 24th Feb. (5.45 p.)T i9 Petit Journal, a semi-official newspaper published in Pans says that the Government will shortly introduce a bill in the French Chamber to authorise a supplementary vote of ten million francs to be applied to improving the defences of543 words
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Article112 1904-02-26 25 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24th Feb.—A court-; martial was held upon three Japanese who were arrested by the Rus-t sians while disguised as coolies and attempting to blow up the railway bridge over the Sungari River on Sunday last, the 21st instant, At the court-martial it was brought out in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 112 words
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Article48 1904-02-26 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, 24th Feb. (5.45 p.)—His Excellency Sir John Anderson, the newly-appointed Governor of the Straits Settlements, has booked his passage for Singapore by the English mail steamer Marmora connecting with the Chnsan at Colombo and due in Singapore on 17th April.48 words
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Article68 1904-02-26 25 French Colonials still Unsatisfied. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, 24tli Feb. (5.45 p.)— The Petit Journal, a semi-official paper published in Paris, states that the Colonial Group in the French Chamber has decided to demand the addition of clauses to the Franeo-Siamese Convention ensuring the further development68 words
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Article166 1904-02-26 25 Coolies still Continue Obdurate. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 24th Feb. (11 a). —The Nnichangs at the Ampang Mines, of which Towkay Loke Yew is the principal owner, refuse to accept the new condition of a seven hours’ working day. At eight o’clock last evening166 words
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Article200 1904-02-26 26 The Tiileke Appeal Cases. 4 From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, 24th Feb. —The quashing of both convictions in the Tiileke case has been received by the public here with universal satisfaction. [The grounds of appeal are: 1. That the judge was wrong in construing the special verdict of the200 words
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Article352 1904-02-26 26 Corean Emperor. (China Gazette Service.) Tokio, 9 Feb.—A great sensation is reported from Seoul. Under pressure the Corean Emperor lias been brought for protection to the French Legation. The French Legation guards line the route from the Palace to the Legation, but allow anyone who likes to escape.(China Gazette Service.) - 352 words
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Article48 1904-02-26 26 On 3rd Fel)., at Swatow, the wife of V. J. McLoughlin, of a daughter. On 28th Jan., at Shanghai, the wife of A. Turnbull, of a daughter. Born at Suifu, Szechnen. to the wife of the Rev. H. Olin Cady, M. E. Mission, Chengtn, of a son.48 words
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Article44 1904-02-26 26 On 9th Feb. at Shanghai, Gershom Stewart, of Hongkong, to Henrietta Ellen, daughter of Major V/. 11. Gresson, late York and Lancaster Regiment, Eernleigh, Cheltenham. On 28th Jan., at Cranley-gardens, S.W.. H. A. Andrea» to Christiana, daughter of late 11. Ahrens, of Japan.44 words
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Article115 1904-02-26 26 Penang,2sth February. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...1/105 4 months’ sight Bank ...1/11 J 3 Credit ...1/1 If 3 Documentary ...1/11 r, Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 141 3 days’ sight Private 143 Bombay, Demand Bank 141 3 days’ sight Private 143 Madras, Demand Bank 141115 words
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Article188 1904-02-26 26 Bersawali Gold Mine Co., Ld. $u r n K.iub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld 3 gos i Redjang Lebong Gold Mill- in'- Co., Ld. $225.-*,» Kad ana Gold M i ning Co„Ltd. ful| y p*'' l 10.-** Bruseli Tin Mining Co., Ld. 8.25 «ellerv Chendariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.,188 words
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Article136 1904-02-26 26 Tin S 75.-tellerl j Gold leaf 8 84. B. Pepper (\V. Coast3lhs.soz.)B 28 .—sales White Pepper 8 50.— salet Trang Pepper 31 .—sellers Cloves (picked) 8 43 .—sellers Mace 8140.— nom. Mace Pickings 115.—sellers Nutmegs 110 s 65.— seders No. 1 7.50 Sugar 2 5.20 (Basket 3.70 sellers Tapioca136 words
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Obituary78 1904-02-26 26 Deaths. On 12th Jan., at Seoul, Corea. Henry Edmund Charles worth, of the English Church VI;, on. to Corea, son of W. H. Charlesworth, of T.mdridgo Hall, Oxlod, Surrey, aged 39 years. On 27iii Jan., at Shanghai, Charles S. Moss, 3rd son of 1 to late C. D. Moss, of78 words
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Advertisement600 1904-02-26 27 M EU J 0 ET O L ET' Singapore’s Excitements. The Story of a Week. Singapore is not the liveliest place in the world so far as amusements are concerned, but it makes up for this deficiency in other wavs. There are few cities, for instance, which can boast, like600 words
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