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Title Section22 1904-04-22 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 5 15 per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 2. Penang, Friday, 22nd April, 1904. No. 16.22 words
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Article239 1904-04-22 1 Births. Marriages, Deaths: Leading Articles: Tlio Post Office The Federated States Dress in the Tropics The Launch Services Leaderettes and other Articles: Current Topics: Odes of Confucius Rublxw Tamils States Revenue Farms Post Office Scandals Shipping at Singapore Chinese Exclusion The Railway Clerical Service The Ring Insurance Secret Societies239 words
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Advertisement137 1904-04-22 1 TO LET. V-' THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION IS 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 well as all important news from various parts of the Far East, including China,137 words
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(15 April.) Current Topics.
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Article110 1904-04-22 1 To the series of Tlie Wisdom of the East (London Orient Press), Mr. OranmerByng has contributed a little work giving in verse the Odes of Confucius. A short preface tells the uuinitiated something of the tenets of the Chinese sage, and then Mr. Cranuier-Byng gives us a110 words
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Article254 1904-04-22 1 The many interests that have been formed round the cultivation of rubber in the Federated Malay States will doubtless value the brochure that M. Octave J. A. Collet has published on L' lluvea Asiatique. (Brussels; balk fils.) The Bureau of Statistics of the Department of Commerce and Labour at254 words
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Article218 1904-04-22 1 The East India Association lias submitted to Mr. Alfred Lyttleton, Secretary of Stale for the Colonies, a memorial which sets bydh that the Tamil immigrants from Southern India to Ceylon have during many years shown themselves a lawabiding and hard-working section of the community; that the planting industry has218 words
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Article505 1904-04-22 1 The Malay Mail (Kuala Lumpur) has some noteworthy remarks on the Revenue Farms of the Federated States. It says:—The gambling farm should be let separately and be known as tlie State Lottery. Except on certain holidays the hours during which gambling rooms are open to the public505 words
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Article1450 1904-04-22 1 (Specially written for Straiti Echo.) After more than forty years of faithfpl adherence to Cobden’s doctrines, Holland, one of the few remaining champions of free trade, is now taking the first steps on the road which leads to protection. The last elections for the States General saw1,450 words
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Advertisement88 1904-04-22 1 Tlie Straits Echo, m €3 e jMfire satisfies everybody, and jnrtlco alone.-Bui^rw». Established June Ist, 191)3. Published daily x.epr Sundays.) at thk CRITERION PRESS, Ed., No. 22H-'SH2, Hraie.li St rent, Penang. PPiCU: DAII.V. IXJOAI «21 per annum (post, Kreo) 27 KAIIj KDITION (I’osf l ’iec) 15 CA 1(1,11 AIUMMCSS: Ec88 words
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Article616 1904-04-22 2 In Appellate Jurisdiction. {Before Sir Lionel Cox, Chief Justice.) The Noobdin Will Case. 14tli April. The Noordin will case was mentioned by Mr. Farrer-Baynes, who said that Mr. Adams was engaged in another case before Mr. Justice Law and that his clients would not consent to the further616 words
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Article163 1904-04-22 2 The Russian armoured cruiser Bajan* which has been damaged in au action off Port Arthur, is a vessel of 7,800 tons,— knots speed and has an armament of two 8-in,, eight 6-in., twenty 2.9 in. and seven 1.8-in. guns. Her armour is all ofKnjPP steel and arranged as followsbelt B—o163 words
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1458 1904-04-22 3 To THE KdITOK OF THE STRAITS Ec Ho. Sxe— I aril sorry that as I had more im>rtaat duties to attend to I was not able f?reply sooner to Mr. Thyriar's letter which «nfliLred m your impression of 14th Decemv£rl9o3. I am glad1,458 words
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Article346 1904-04-22 3 (Echo Special.) (Supplied by Reuter.) Singapore, 15 April—A Russian official report received here states that Admiral Molas was also drowned on the Petropavlovsk, while a torpedo boat was caught in the vortex formed by the sinking ship and also sank. The Japanese Consul here has informed the press(Echo Special.); (Supplied by Reuter.) - 346 words
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Article197 1904-04-22 4 Debate in the Commons. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14 April. —During the debate on Tibet in the House of Commons, the Hon. St. John B rod rick, Secretary of State for India, defended Lord Curzon against the allegation of showing a desire for expeditions or the undue assertion of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 197 words
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Article41 1904-04-22 4 F.xpelled Dominicans for Shikuku. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 14 April.—His Holiness the Pope has instituted an apostolic prefecture on the Island of Shikuku, Japan, which is to he the abode of the Dominicans expelled from the Philippines.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article34 1904-04-22 4 (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 30 Mar.—Lord Ampthill leaves Madras about the 18th proximo for Calcutta by the s. s. Goleonda to act as Viceroy during the absence at home of Lord Curzon.(Rangoon Times Service.) - 34 words
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Article20 1904-04-22 4 (Supplied by Renter.) Loudon, 15 April.— Uie Craven Stakes resulted as follows Airlie 1. Plume Esquire 3.(Supplied by Renter.) - 20 words
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Article50 1904-04-22 4 (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 20 Mar.—To-night Sir Henry T. ‘Prinsep, District Grand Master of Bengal, was entertained at a farewell banquet at Peleti's hv the Masonic fraternity. The company of 150 who were present included Lord Kitchener, whose health, as well that of Sir Henry Prinsep, was cordially toasted.(Rangoon Times Service.) - 50 words
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Article101 1904-04-22 4 (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 30 Mar. —The G. O. 0. Somaliland reports the death of Major A. W. S. Ewing, North Staffordshire Regiment, 20 miles from Wudauiauo, having been mauled by a wounded lion. On the 12th March a patrol under Major Osborne, King’s African Rifles, dispersed two camps(Rangoon Times Service.) - 101 words
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Article26 1904-04-22 4 (Rangoon Times Service.) Calcutta, 5 April.—The gross outturn of summer rice for Bengal is estimated at 2,023,800 cwt. as against 3,283,300 cwt, last year.(Rangoon Times Service.) - 26 words
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415 1904-04-22 4 (Rangoon Times Service.) After lengthy consideration, Government has practically adopted the proposals of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce for an Imperial Customs Service for India. The following is a summary of the Government scheme:— The Government of India lias formulated the following scheme for the(Rangoon Times Service.) - 415 words
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Article212 1904-04-22 4 Gfnckal Smernoff has arrived at Port Arthur and taken over the control of all fortifications there. Admiral Stark has returned to Russia. It is interesting to note from our Hong* koug exchanges that the Straits Settlements is not the only Far Eastern Colony which is just now rejoicing over the212 words
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Article605 1904-04-22 5 Presentation of Address of Welcome This Morning. Sir John Anderson, our newly-appointed Governor, was a passenger on the P. andlo. n,usan wmch passed through the port this morninff. The usual arrangements had been !!ade for his reception in Penang, and the Hon. J- K- Birch, Resident Councillor,605 words
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Article1001 1904-04-22 5 (K! April.) In our issue of Thursday last we were unable to cover the whole of the grounds tor loud and long-continued complaints concerning the mismanagement of the postal affairs of this busy and in other respects progressive port, the exigencies of space compelling us to hold1,001 words
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Article293 1904-04-22 5 The homeward P. k O. mail steamer Ballaarat*’ was expected to leave Singapore at 8 a.m. to-day. It will be observed that no signature is attached to this P 0 notice As regards the importance and value of the Press to the people there can be no question, and it293 words
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Article541 1904-04-22 6 Landed at Singapore this afternoon. Hearty Welcome Extended to Bus Excellency by All Sections of the Community. TAKES OATHS OF OFFICE AND ASSUMES DUTY. Shortly before going to Press this afternoon we received a wire from one of our Singapore correspondents reporting the arrival of the royal541 words
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Article486 1904-04-22 6 N. 1). L. Malaya for the Deli Trade. There arrived at the pier on Thursday tho new N. D. L. steamer Malaya after her maiden trip to Deli. She is one of the finest and most up-to-date ships in these seas. The vessel left Bremen, where486 words
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Article231 1904-04-22 6 To The Euitoh op the Straits Echo. Sib.—As a ineiuW of the public 1 should like to elder my protest again, U U wretched accommodation on the launch plying between Penang and Bagan Tn£ in addition to being expected to herd with the oily and in many231 words
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Article151 1904-04-22 6 To THK KIHTOR OP THE STRAITj I'iCllO. Sir, —As one of vour correspondents in your issue of the 13th iust. asked a question of some interest respecting Aboriginal Hindoos near Java,” I would like to say a few words on the subject. 1 n the Malay151 words
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Article131 1904-04-22 6 H.M.S. Eclipse was to leave Singapore for Wei-hai-wei on the 13th with tho dredger St. Duustan. Ko Feng Shih, Governor of Kuanpb has reported to the Throne the revival oi the Kuangsi rebellion. The Shanghai Times states that TsaoEr Sen, Governor of Hunan, wired to re that the uprising in131 words
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Article240 1904-04-22 7 T„F Colombo Observer publishes parti- f two new Rubber Companies which c T Davidson intends to float—one in Jtvlou and the other in Ihe Straits. He is •1 tn l»e quite sanguine of success and as the'Cevlon concern lias already the *s* e 2 000 acres excellent240 words
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Article780 1904-04-22 7 Not many Penangites know that the Mohammedan community own many burial grounds, though everyone is aware that the Dato Kramat Cemetery, in Perak Road, is the principal Mohammedan cemetery. This cemetery is so full of graves that well-to-do Islaius are buying land in the country for tbeir private780 words
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Article331 1904-04-22 7 Brag, or What Kuropatkin says Will sign treaty of peace at Tokio.” M. Witte says “We will eventually heat the Japanese.” (Times Weekly Edition.) The correspondent of the Echo de Paris at St. Petersburg had an interview with an aide-de-camp of General Kuropatkin. He affirms that the Commander-in-Chief has made331 words
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Article1010 1904-04-22 7 (From Our Correspondent.) Bangkok, April 2. —It is seldom that we here are without some sensation in the shape of a big criminal case, albeit the task of fishing for full details of the various developments is one to trv the patience of any journalistic Izaak Walton owing to1,010 words
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Article715 1904-04-22 8 Details of the Recent Engagement. 700 Killed and Wounded. Tuna (Tibet), 31st March. —The Tibetans have finally resolved upon the foolish course of opposing the Mission •with the result that to-day we fought two engagements in which the enemy suffered most severely. The Mission with a flying715 words
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Article234 1904-04-22 8 Sinking of Petropalmi 4 Skyrdloff succeeds to Chief Command. famous Russian Painter Drowned. Is Germany Violating Neutrality* (Supplied bp lie liter.) London, 15 April.—Vice-Ad-miral Skyrdloff, commanding the Black Sea squadron, has been ap. pointed to succeed AdmiralMakaroff in command of the Asiatic squadron. Admiral Alexieff has left Mukden(Supplied bp lie liter.) - 234 words
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Article37 1904-04-22 8 Mission at Gyangtse. (Echo Special.) Bombay, 15 April. —The Ti Mission has arrived safely a Gyangtse after some desulfiffj fighting en route, during which Tibetans were killed. The officials from Lhassa are hurrying to Colonel Younghusband.(Echo Special.) - 37 words
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Article16 1904-04-22 9 (Supped by Reuter.) •ia r ni Anvil. —Mr. Chamber’returned from his holiday in hgyph(Supped by Reuter.) •ia r / - 16 words
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Article109 1904-04-22 9 (Echo Special.) Seoul 15 April. —hast night there 1 an outbreak of fire in the servquarters of the Palace A fresh breeze was blowing and the fire spread rapidly. Many acres of buildings, including all the State denartments and Royal residences, were totally destroyed, The Foreign Legations(Echo Special.) - 109 words
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Article, Illustration272 1904-04-22 9 Royal Bangkok Sports Club. Apil Meeting Second Day. (Echo Special.) Bangkok, 14 April. —The results of the second day’s racing are as follows: The Maiden Stakes. Value 250 ticals. Distance 5 fur. Mr. J. Caultield-James’ b.s.h. Cheers. The Three-Quaiiter Mile Handicap. Value 250 ticals. Distance 0 fur.(Echo Special.) - 272 words
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Article427 1904-04-22 9 Sir Francis Lovell at Kuala Lumpur. (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 15 April.—Sir Francis Lovell, the eminent surgeon, who is travelling once more in the interests of the London School of Tropical Medicine, addressed a representative gathering at the Pathological Institute here this afternoon, Mr. Douglas Campbell, the Resident,(Echo Special.) - 427 words
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Article363 1904-04-22 9 Mr. S. A. Carter, Assistant Engineer, Negri Sembilan Extension, returns from leave by the Priuz Heinrich due here on 24th instant. The Singapore steamer Hotang was wrecked on a shoal between Bengkalis and Bagan on the 9th inst. Her crew were brought to Singapore by the Betsy. Mr. S. F.363 words
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(18 April.) Current Topics.
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Article130 1904-04-22 10 The Liverpool Journal of Commerce draws attention to the fact that the report of the Special Committee appointed by President Roosevelt to investigate the whole system of promotions, contracts, delivery, lease of offices, etc., etc., in vogue throughout the United States Postal Service, which was recently tabled130 words
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Article169 1904-04-22 10 Fair Play writes to the Times from Singapore (i We have gradually sold our British shipping here, 11 steamers, to the Germans, and also 13 steamers from Hongkong to the same source, very many also to the Americans at Manila, so that in fact British shipping is169 words
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Article180 1904-04-22 10 That blot on American Statutes, the Chinese Exclusion Treaty, expires on Dec. 27, and the Chinese Government has given notice that it will not be renewed. The Minister, Sir Chentung Liang Chang is engaged with the Hon. John llay, Secretary of State, on the preparation of a new180 words
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Article34 1904-04-22 10 Mb. H. Muir arrived l>y the Seng this morning from Singapore and will relieve Mr. Lawrie, Government Marine Surveyor, who proceeds to Singapore to act for Mr. J. JL Dick who goes on leave.34 words
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Article552 1904-04-22 10 (Straits Times, 10th April.) A meeting of the Council was held on Friday last, 15th instant. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government presided, aud there were also present the Hons, the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Attorney-General, the Colonial Treasurer, and the Hons. W. G. Napier and J.(Straits Times, 10th April.) - 552 words
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Article401 1904-04-22 10 From our Own Correspondent) Rangoon, 6th April.-We have v some gloomy weather lately i n P. constant showers having fallen th B 0 two or three days. On Tuesday andwJ* nesiliiy the total rainfall inches, and at present a thunder*™? doing its best to clear the air for as401 words
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Article280 1904-04-22 10 To the Editor of tub Sibait:» Echo. Dear Sir, —As I do not desire to trespass on your valuable time by calling on)ou I drop you this note to thank you for m* posing the great deficiencies of th® Post Office, of which you appear to tow280 words
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Article122 1904-04-22 11 (Echo Specials.) Tokio, 10 April. —On tlm 14th instant the Russian battleship Pobiedawas torpedoed while attempting to re-enter Port Arthur harbour after engaging tlic Japanese fleet. She collided with the battleship Sevastopol and the Japanese fleet followed the retreat and discharged torpedoes. It is believed that both of(Echo Specials.) - 122 words
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Article720 1904-04-22 11 Reception at Singapore. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 18 April.—Sir John Anderson left the Chusan in a launch with Mr. Taylor, the acting Governor, and proceeded to Johnstone’s Pier where he landed at 4-20 p. m. Practically all the town was assembled on the pier and the Club and(Echo Special.) - 720 words
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Article41 1904-04-22 11 (Supplied by Reuter) London, 18 April.—Turkey is sending troops to Metrovitza, in Albania, in response to the concentration of Austrian troops on the frontier. Greek bands are active in Macedonia. One band has attacked and killed eighteen Turkish taxgatherers.(Supplied by Reuter) - 41 words
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Article65 1904-04-22 11 The Hereros Revolt. (Supplied by Reuter.J London, 10 April.—German troops had another encounter with the llereros tribe in German Southwest Africa on the 13th instant, in which the German losses were two officers and six men killed and one officer and twelve men wounded. The total German losses(Supplied by Reuter.J - 65 words
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Article151 1904-04-22 11 Me. E. L. Foley, Settlement Officer, Lower Perak, has been transferred to Batu Gajah to exchange duties with Mr. A. E. C. Ward who was S. 0. at the latter place. Mr. J. M. Chill is appointed Settlement Officer at Kampar. The Novoye Vretnya says it would welcome the loss151 words
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642 1904-04-22 12 The Training of Malays for the Civil Service. A Wise Departure. It is eminently satisfactory to learn fjroin our Kuala Lumpur contemporary (14 April) that at the Residents’ Conference held hist month it was decided to raise the position and pay of the Penghulus and642 words
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Article681 1904-04-22 12 Twah Bobbie Burns who remarked “A man’s a man for a’ that and our senior Singapore contemporary probably had this dictum in mind when it plunged into a very sensible and humourous diatribe on the follies of fashion in prescribing frock coats and high hats for681 words
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Article1003 1904-04-22 12 Four Bays Racing Decided Upon for August. The half-yearly meeting of members of the Reining Turf Club was held in the Chamber o i Commerce yesterday afternoon. Besides the formal business, the proposition was considered of having four days racing instead of three at the next1,003 words
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Article1440 1904-04-22 13 The China Times” Case. Military Authorities v. The Press. L kuer the above heading the China Times, the late editor of which paper lias been deported from Tientsin for criticising the Russians and for refusing to find security that he will not do so again, makes the following remarks An1,440 words
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Article524 1904-04-22 14 (j ßefore Mr. Hyndman Jones, Puisne Judge.) The Barb-wire Case Government Defeated. Singapore, 15th April. His Lordship gave judgment in this case this morning. Mr. Carver appeared for plaintiff, Mr. J. A. Delay and the Attorney-General appeared for Government. The facts of the case, as previously reported, were524 words
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Article722 1904-04-22 14 wii in» uisl visil io mose districts. Sit^ jP t Kwala Li pis, 4 April.—l hear that the Penjum mines have shut down, the decision of the Directors at Hongkong to stop work being doubtless due to Mr. Warnford Lock’s report on the property which is believed to havewii in» uisl visil io mose districts. Sit^ jP t • - 722 words
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Article203 1904-04-22 14 The most important advance in Hanko is the railway to Peking; it now reaches' Z tar as Yentclieng, 384 kilometres of 240 miles. The line near Yentclieng cl sos the river Lamvan, which taps all the trade ot the lug market town Clioukiakon considered to be one203 words
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Article320 1904-04-22 14 Strait i Times. Re Stranding of the Borneo. The Report of the Marine Court of Enquiry held at Singapore into the circumstances attending the stranding of the 8.«. Borneo at the Aratoon Apcar Shoal as published in the Government Gazette runs as follows —That the master was justified—Straiti Times. - 320 words
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Article446 1904-04-22 15 b traits Timex. The sameness of the news fiotn ..wn— submission of chiefs and wjjers and petty encounters with the "*L v _have been varied by news ot hivoc and carnage among the enemy s Lpathisers. The Gayoos, a tribe ot Jllraen had lons been giving the hosrileb traits Timex. - 446 words
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Article79 1904-04-22 15 The B. I. s.s. Kistna brought 34 Javanese Wile, on Friday last and Ihe Rotorua, lc a P yesterday morning, 77, all consigned to Mr. Turner H.M.S.A NDROMEI)a wag leave ColomC tu S T P r n 17th She rethe ChiL tMo™’ at Smgapore ou says tW NCHOW province) despatch79 words
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Article200 1904-04-22 15 (Echo Special.) (Supplied by Reuter.) (Deli Courant Service.) Singapore, 19 April.—The Japanese Consul here has been instructed to publish a telegram from the Mayors of Tokio, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagasaki, Kyoto and Nagoya saying that Japan is not in the war zone and business men and tourists visiting the(Echo Special.); (Supplied by Reuter.); (Deli Courant Service.) - 200 words
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Article61 1904-04-22 15 Ominous Signs. (Echo Special,) Tientsin, 18 April.—The Tsai Li Society is increasing in a threatening manner and is spreading to Peking. The Tientsin Christians who are outside the walls of the City are growing alarmed, as the Tsai Li is notorious for the infamous murders of the(Echo Special,) - 61 words
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Article71 1904-04-22 15 (Deli Courant Service The Hague, (via Batavia), 14 April. —Count von Bulow, the German Chancellor, speaking in the Reichstag, pointed out that the recent treaty between France and Great Britain with regard to Morocco will not appreciably affect German interests. He also stated that the sum of four hundred(Deli Courant Service.) - 71 words
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Article41 1904-04-22 15 Operations to be Discontinued. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 19 April. —The Mullah having escaped into Italian territory after the rout of his forces, it has been decided to discontinue British operations against him and reduce the field forces in Somaliland.(Supplied by Renter.) - 41 words
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Article471 1904-04-22 15 Regulations for the examination in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conducted by the State Medical Syndicate of the University of Cambridge are published in the Government Gazette. The H'gli Commissioner of Tongkah, accompanied by Mr. Law Yew Swe, P. S., arrived here by the Cornelia ou Saturday. We understand that His471 words
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(20 April.) Current Topics.
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Article138 1904-04-22 16 Our Taiping contemporary says that the memorial submitted to the Resident-General recently by the clerical staff of the F. M. S. Railways, praying that the Railway clerical service should be placed on the satne footing as the regular Government clerical service, which memorial we published in138 words
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Article321 1904-04-22 16 That greatly overrated maritime pug Tom Sharkey (ex U. S. bluejacket) probably regrets that he did not adhere to the decision not to fight again after his last bout with Jim Jeffries, for when lie faced Jack Munroe at Philadelphia tile other day he was whipped inside six321 words
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Article368 1904-04-22 16 The Rangoon Advertiser points out that, to its certain knowledge, in more than one instance policies on furniture and effects have been taken out without any enquiry being made as to whether the goods insured are worth anything like the sum for which they are covered. The paper goes368 words
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Article364 1904-04-22 16 In his annual report for last year the Commissioner of Police, Federated Malay States, says that secret societies gave very little trouble. The Deputy Commissioner, Perak, however, spent H lot of time in enquiring into The White and Red Flag Societies.” His remarks are interesting Discoveries of branches364 words
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Article510 1904-04-22 16 ester day afternoon the editorial sanctum was invaded by a brawny individual with a bouncing manner, an old blue coat and brown knickerbockers and no shirt Ho announced that he was travelling round the world on liis wheel and had already been three years ou the510 words
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Article808 1904-04-22 17 In response to the invitation of Capt. p ‘i a iul Messrs Helm, Meyer A Co., tlie naster and the agents respectively of the jlorddeutseller Lloyd steamer Malaya, i ar ,t e company assembled on board yestrldv to look over tnis line vessel808 words
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422 1904-04-22 17 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, In reference to the letter published in yesterday s Echo, I beg leave for space to fully confirm the truth of the complaints set forth in regard to the service of summonses from the Court422 words
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Article741 1904-04-22 17 That deservedly popular and very able member of the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs Service, Mr. W. Noyes-Morehouse, is among the passengers for Europe on board the palatial German liner Hamburg which arrived to-day from the north and leaves at midnight for Genoa via usual ports of call. Mr. Morehouse has741 words
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Article89 1904-04-22 18 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19 April. —Admiral Makaroff s widow has been granted a pension from the Russian Government of twenty thousand roubles. It is stated in St. Petersburg that there is only six hundred yards between the Japanese outposts and the foremost Russian outposts on the islands(Supplied by Reuter.) - 89 words
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Article209 1904-04-22 18 The Continental Version of the “Petropavlosk” Disaster. (Deli Courant Service.) The Hague (via Batavia) 15 April —The Java Bode publishes the following details of the last battle off Port Arthur, in course of which the Petropavlosk foundered In the early part of the evening of loth April five(Deli Courant Service.) - 209 words
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Article135 1904-04-22 18 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10 April.—The Daily Express states that the Jit. Hon. H. 0. Arnold Forster, Secretary of State for War, has drafted a scheme for the reorganization of Che Army providing that the divisional units on a peace or war footing be ten thousand of all— (Supplied by Reuter.) - 135 words
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Article53 1904-04-22 18 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20 April —Their Majesties the King and Queen have returned to England from Copenhagen. The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Vienna on a visit to the Emperor Francis Joseph. They were most cordially welcomed and drove to the Hof burg(Supplied by Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article67 1904-04-22 18 The Siamese Malay States. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20 April. —Earl Percy, Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, said that the agreements between Great Britain and Siam relative to the Siamese dependencies in the Malay Peninsula were strictly confidential(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article86 1904-04-22 18 The Chartered Bank Forgery. (Echo Special.) Bangkok, 19 April. —The trial of Nai Chit, office boy of the Chart ered Bank, his father-in-law Nai Cheng and also Nai Chu, on a charge of conspiracy and the forgery of a cheque, took place in the Siamese Court and has resulted(Echo Special.) - 86 words
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Article51 1904-04-22 18 Engineer Shot in Singapore. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 20 April. —A Mr. Warzburg, the second engineer of the steamer Kudat, is reported to have been shot and killed by Joseph Somers, the Musical Director of the Stanley Opera Company, out- sideXo. 241 lylain Street~eaiW monna-r. An inquest is p^(Echo Special.) - 51 words
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Article24 1904-04-22 18 Presidential Nomination. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20 April.—Tho o™, cra«,c State Convention, of Net ork, lias nominated Justice I'arU for tlie J’residencv.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article522 1904-04-22 18 At a meeting at Elton towards the mik of last month, m support of the Hon H r \V. Lawson Mr Mark WarbuX T f who presided, said that the Unionist (i eminent were accused of supporting «k was called slavery. He (the chairman was connected with a company in522 words
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Article915 1904-04-22 19 j ABT week we published a letter from a Butter worth correspondent who combined of mismanagement of the steam launch service between Penang and Ba"an Tuan Kechil and we footnoted it to the effect that, while there might be (we did not admit that there915 words
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Article177 1904-04-22 19 Wk agree with the Pinang Gazette’s Taiping correspondent that “it is a pity that the Railway service on Sundays cannot be availed of in sending Saturday’s papers to Taiping,” which results in Perak subscribers being deprived of an opportunity to read the Penang journals between Saturday177 words
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Article331 1904-04-22 19 The Association of Chambers of Commerce, which concluded its 14th annual session on 10th ultimo, adopted two 7 very important resolutions, one relating to the abolition of Light Dues and the other respecting mail services with the Colonies. Colonel Goffey, on behalf» of the Liverpool Chamber, proposed the331 words
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Article194 1904-04-22 19 11. M. S. Epspiegle, which has been in Newchwang throughout the winter, left Cliefoo on 4th iust. for Shanghai. On the 4th iust. the British steamer Szechueu arrived at Chefoo with 1,500 refugees from Newellwang aud the Paoting was expected to bring thither 2,000 more. The Daily Express states that194 words
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Article395 1904-04-22 20 In OiiiGiNAi, Jurisdiction. (Before the Hon. A. F. G. Lair, Puisne Judge.) Big Jewellery Case. 20th April. In this case Lini Cbuan Ec Neoli (by her next friend Lim Kok Client) took action against Ng Pak Tlieen, claiming jewellery to the value of about 24,000 said to Jiave395 words
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Article178 1904-04-22 20 It is rumoured that the Duke of Sutherland will succeed Earl Minto as GovernorGeneral of Canada. Apparently something resembling a volcanic eruption occurred recently in the Chinese Shan States. 4 Wk learn from the Echo de Chine that an interesting ceremony look place at the Shanghai General Hospital on the178 words
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178 1904-04-22 20 The billiard Wtcli at the Engineers' institute last, night between. Mr. John Roberts and Mr. Robert Love (manager of i larmston’s Circus) resulted in favour of the last named. The play was not brilliant, although towards the liuisli Mr. Love played a very steady178 words
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Article203 1904-04-22 20 Simla News. The news that Parliament has decided that the Indian Mail Contract should continue in the hands of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company only echoes the wishes of the Indian world, in spile of the many interested false prophets whose cardboardSimla News. - 203 words
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257 1904-04-22 20 Yesterday, amongst the anxious crowd waiting on the «wharf for the homeward bound German liner Hamburg, were 11. E. the High Commissioner of Monthen Puket with his Private Secretary, Mr. Law Yew Sv.ee, H. H. Tunku Sulotig of Kedah, Mr. A. D. Neubronner,257 words
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Article92 1904-04-22 20 QCAKASTINB KoTiCEs (Shipping Gazette, 2otk Hard ird of Trod* M i. Board of Trade, March 21 W T Board of Trade have received Secretary of State f„ r the Colonies Ifinaiion iron, the Governor of i;fi M| lhal l'ara am] Jlarauham have [J, f s tSulina, March 22, 10.30(Shipping Gazette, 2otk Hard \ ird of Trod* M i. ,?*■) - 92 words
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Article159 1904-04-22 20 hie German liner Hamburg will sail for cnoa about midnight. That was well known all over town shortly after she arrived yesterday from Singapore, but our overworked over-paid and much pampered Post O.d'i* young gents are apparently nuite unahle to afford our busy merchants a# opportunity159 words
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Article290 1904-04-22 20 Mit. \V. Peacock, Acting Second Magistrap*, Singapore, has been transferred to tin; Chinese Protectorate. Mr. W. S. Gibson fmm Selangor took the oath on the 18th and occupied the Summons Court B< noli. He i< lieves Mr. Peacock and holds tin; appointment pending tiie arrival of Mr. D. Beatty from290 words
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Article533 1904-04-22 21 Ths Russian Army Bask. It is very much on the cards that Harbin (variously Englished as Kliarbin Char bin, and Harbion), the Russian army base in Manchuria, will become 0 „e of the great names of history. < point vast bodies or Russian troO ps are being concentrated; Alexietf,533 words
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Article629 1904-04-22 21 I hat the Japanese are a brave and patriotic people has always been acknowledged, but i lie present war has developed deeds that lire recognized as excelling more than is expected from a brave nmn. One mav lie so imbued with patriotism that he might volunteer to perform629 words
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Article40 1904-04-22 21 A subscription list is in the hands of Sgt. Major Ventham, P. V., and a fair sum of money has already been promised, towards the erection of a memorial to the late Quarter Master Sergt. A. E. Clarke, Penang Volunteers.40 words
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Article565 1904-04-22 21 The Yellow Peril Ruse. (Seattle Post, Jxf March.) Russia and her friends are endeavoring to diminish the sympathy expressed for Japan in the present struggle, by waving the spectre of the “yellow peril before the people of the world. It is very gravely pointed out that if Japan is successful565 words
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Article69 1904-04-22 21 Many persons have applied for permission to undertake the building of the Peking Kalgau railway, but the Board of Commerce, it is said, has announced that, in accordance with an Edict issued, no permission whatever can lie granted any one, blit that the line will he built by the Government-and69 words
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Article63 1904-04-22 22 (Supplied by lieufer.) London, 20 April. —Heavy firing was heard at Chefoo on Monday night. London, 2J April. —Admiral Alhas resigned his post of Viceroy of the Far East,” his reason being that he found himself practically superseded in all except civil affairs. Moreover, the appointment of Admiral(Supplied by lieufer.) - 63 words
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Article99 1904-04-22 22 Debate in the fords. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21 April.—During the debate upon Tibet in the House of Lords, Lord Lansdowno stated that Lord Curzon had acted loyally in accordance with the views of the Imperial Government. Obstacles placed in the way of the Mission had been surmounted by(Supplied by Reuter.) - 99 words
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Article32 1904-04-22 22 The City and Suburban. (Supplied by Reuler.) London, 21 April.—The race for the Citv and Suburban resulted as V follows: Robert le Diablo 1 Dean Swift 2 Cerisier 3(Supplied by Reuler.) - 32 words
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Article72 1904-04-22 22 Huge Fire in Toronto. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21 April.—A huge fire has been raging at Toronto since yesterday evening. Fifty acres of the business centre of the town have been devastated and many buildings have been blown up with dynamite to prevent the flames from spreading. The chief(Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article147 1904-04-22 22 It is curious to learn that according to a Chefoo correspondent of the New York Herald two of the four steamers sunk near Port Arthur entrance wort* formerly P. and O. steamers well known in the Far East, namely, the Rohilla and tin* Brindisi, sold some considerable lime ago to147 words
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Article195 1904-04-22 22 On 28tli March, at in, Harrington Gardens. London, tie* wife of W. Bruce Robertson, of Shanghai, of a son. On 20th February, at Park Dawn. Cheltenham. the wife of Commander J. K. Laird, it. N.. H. M. S. Benbow. of a daughter. On Dili April, at 21. Forest Avenue,195 words
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Article79 1904-04-22 22 On the *>th March, at Laokai. Touquin, Camille Adrien Do Wier, Yunnan Railway, to Mrs. Jeanne Seeberg. widow of the late J. L. Seeberg. of the Imperial Chinese Customs. Shanghai. On 12th April. Josephine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Monteiro. to Mr. John Henry, Smith, son of the79 words
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Article119 1904-04-22 22 Pknano, 22nd April. (By courtesy of the Chartered Rank.) London Demand Bank ...1/10, 7 4 months’ sight Bank ...MOjf 3 Credit 1 /10J J 3 Documentary ...1/11 Calcutta, Demand Bank Us. 1 f 0 3 days’ sight Private 112 Bombay, Demand Bank 140 3 days’ sight Private 112 Madras,119 words
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Article153 1904-04-22 22 Bersu wall Gold Mine Co. Ld sic Raub Australian Gold Miu. ingCo., Ld. Redjang Lebong Gold Mini’ obu, J*t >gCo..M. »280.-«*. KadanaGoldMiningCo Ltd l ,aid 10- no Bruseli Tin Mining Co., Ld. 8 IbOtell l Chendariaug Hydraulic r Pin Mining Co., Ld. «oo Karangan Tin Mining Co. s u153 words
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Article139 1904-04-22 22 Tin 5 78.10 Gold leaf 81. I*. Pepper (W. Coast 3lbs.f>oz.)s 20 selhsrt White Pepper 5 40! tala Trang Pepper 5 30} tales Cloves (picked) 43.—worn. Mace Mace Pickings 75. Nutmegs 11 Os 45.—mow. No. 1 7.50 Sugar 2 5.20 Basket 4. M,les Tapioca Flour I*Bo «to Copra 8.10139 words
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Obituary49 1904-04-22 22 Deaths. OnJuili March, at Shanghai. Margaret, relict of the lato Janies Dalziol. in her tilth year. On 29th March, at Shanghai, Frederick William Slierriff, aged 44 years. On 2nd April, at Shanghai. John Mossop, eldest son of John Mossop, West End Lane, Hampstead, of Long-Sutton, Lincolnshire, aged 4ti years.49 words
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