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Title Section21 1904-05-20 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 515 per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 2. Penang, Friday, 20th May, 1904. No. 20.21 words
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Article184 1904-05-20 1 Births, Marriages, Deaths: Leading Articles The Plantfrs' Meeting i Agriculture in the Malay States China's Future v Education liKAUKMSTTBI A.„CE.: l >: Current Topics:— France and England Wanted a Lighthouse The WinEducation Lord Curzon and the Press Yankee Exclusion Crisis in the Trade of Singapore Cattle Disease Agriculture The184 words
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Advertisement223 1904-05-20 1 j it TO LET. r ir/, Ci "V V-'l fn 1»\.\\\•\v\ 7 y I n k' V. I f V 't f THE STRAITS ECHO i\ 'v MAIL EDITION Vi v-y I: I V A wij TS published the' day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and223 words
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Article93 1904-05-20 1 Loan Donoughmore, Undersecretary of State for War, speaking at a Conservative conference at Perth on 10th ult., said the new Agreement with France was the most important document of recent times. It was a matter for congratulation that eight or ten of the differences that existed between93 words
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Article106 1904-05-20 1 Shipmaster writes to the Singapore Times to draw attention to the fact that about a year ago Government voted a sum of money for a new lighthouse on the one fathom bank, Straits of Malacca, to replace the present old light which is not of much use106 words
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Article177 1904-05-20 1 It will he remembered that the Nelson of Japan reported on several occasions that some Imperial Princes had taken an active part in the attack on the Russian eet in February and in subsequent on and the bombardments of on. Arthur, hut the great naval commander did not177 words
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Article319 1904-05-20 1 J he Madras Standard notes the return to Calcutta of Mr. 11. Dharmapala, who just completed an extensive tour in Europe and America and has reported satisfactory results in enlisting the sympathy of Americans in the education of Indian youths. He has secured live free scholarships of six thousand319 words
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Article596 1904-05-20 1 Ix the course of a very able review of tlie regime of India’s Greatest Viceroy the Calcutta Daily News avers that no ruler of our time Inis done so much to keep the Indian Press in countenance, improve its usefulness, and increase its influence as596 words
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Article54 1904-05-20 1 Captain Mclntyre, Harbour Master, has been just been notified by the Admiralty of his promotion to the rank of Commander in the Koval Naval Reserve, for services rendered when in command of large transports during the South African and China campaigns. The gallant captain is to be congratulated upon this54 words
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Advertisement83 1904-05-20 1 The Straits Echo. jttftifewliHfles everybody, Rial justice alone.- Rmernon Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) A T I'ilK CRITERION PRESS, Ed., No. 226-282, Beach Street, Benang. BIUCE DAILY. LOCAL Mi l>eraun."n OUTSTATIONS Lost age Extra MAIL KDITION (Tost Free) 15 ('A it LK ADIHIKSS: He lio —P,en an83 words
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Article1361 1904-05-20 2 Ladtes of Penang v. Penang Cricket Club. Yesterday afternoon again saw the ladies wielding the willow on tlie Esplanade. There *vas a grim, determined look upon the faces of their opponents, and the skipper of the P.C.C. looked decidedly anxious as he placed his men in the field, whilst1,361 words
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Article405 1904-05-20 2 A gallant band of about 20 ladies and gentlemen turned out for the follow-inv leader organised yesterday afternoon by th« enthusiastic and energetic members of the Penang Hunt Club. The meet was at Date Kramat Gardens, and with the exception of qne visitor whose gee-gee” took him405 words
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Article68 1904-05-20 2 The ensigns of the Dutch a some others, were half-masted to-dav a*® ken of respect to the memory of Mr. Bo* oaiu, one of the founders and a director o Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. n of whose death Ims been received >} Mr. Boisseoain was also a director o Stoomvaart Maatschappij68 words
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Article74 1904-05-20 3 Straits Times. It is reported that the following vessels have just been chartered to convey 10,000 fhiaese coolies from Shanghai to Durban I_ Bri»kburii 2,565 tons, the CourtMd, 2,874 tons, and the Cranley 2,903 tons! belonging to Messrs. Harris Dixon C 0 indr are lie, 3,125 tons, ownedStraits Times. - 74 words
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Article90 1904-05-20 3 .—Straits Times. Colonel Van Daalen’s column continues to advance through the country of the Gayoos, a hill tribe who bad been giving aid and comfort to the Aclnnese. In several engagements over 540 of the enemy had fallen when the column, over a fortnight ago, reached a.—Straits Times. - 90 words
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Article426 1904-05-20 3 The Talbot arrived at Singapore last Tuesday afternoon, from Penang. The Singapore Times hears that negotiations are progressing with a view to the publication of another evening paper in Hongkong. The Isle of Fragrant Streams already has two evening and two morning papers. The Chinese School founded by the wellknown426 words
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Article163 1904-05-20 3 Echo Specials) iokio, 1•! May.—Admiral Kata°k;i officially reports that on the 12th instant a torpedo flotilla accompanied by three cruiseis attacked Dalny from the north. In dealing’ lor sea again one destroyer was lost by striking one of the enemy s mines. Fourteen men were killed and wounded.(Echo Specials) - 163 words
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Article133 1904-05-20 3 (Deli Conrant Service.) The Hague (via Batavia), 10 May.—The Japanese have landed a large number of troops at Kinchow, Fucliow, Port Adams and Takushan. The First and Second Armv Corps are advancing on Liaoyang, a division having been retained near the coast to isolate Port Arthur. 'The Japanese(Deli Conrant Service.) - 133 words
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Article18 1904-05-20 3 (Deli Courant Service) The Hague (via Batavia), 10 May. —Upper Egypt is declared infected with bubonic plague.(Deli Courant Service) - 18 words
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Article61 1904-05-20 3 Reinforcements for the Mission. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 14 May.—The Horn St. John Brodrick, Secretary of State for India, speaking in the Hbuse of Commons, said that tlie reinforcements for the Tibetan Mission will' consist of four companies of British and four of native infantry, with four guns. Public(Supplied by Renter.) - 61 words
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Article59 1904-05-20 3 Murderer Sentenced. (Echo Special.) Bangkok, 10 May.—Poona Subrain, the Hindu charged with the murder of Mahomed Abdul Kadar, a Mahommedan, in the Wat Koh district, on the first night of the Chinese New Year festivities, has been sentenced to death, but has been recommended to mercy on account of(Echo Special.) - 59 words
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Article59 1904-05-20 3 Mrs. Adam. (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 14 April.— The death of Mrs. Adam, wife of Captain Adam, of the Malay States Guides, who succumbed at seven o’clock this morning to liver complaint, has cast a gloom,over the town. The deepest sympathy is' felt for Captain Adam, who is a(Echo Special.) - 59 words
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Article37 1904-05-20 3 (Hongkong Telegraph Service) Yokohama, 6 May.—Mr. A. W. Curtis, Editor of the Kobe Herald, wha was prosecuted for publishing prohibited information, has been found guilty and fined Y. 20. He has appealed against the decision.37 words
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Article59 1904-05-20 3 (Hongkong Telegraph Service) Yokohama, 6 May.—The s. s. Monmouthshire ran ashore in the Bungo Channel. She got off, and has been docked at Kobe, where surveys proved that extensive repairs are necessary. I The Monmouthshire is a new steel steamer of 3,297 tons register. She was built at(Hongkong Telegraph Service) - 59 words
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Article50 1904-05-20 3 Mu. H. Starr, the energetic Hon. Secretary of the Hunt Club, is very busily employed in preparing for the gymkhana meeting, which is billed for Tuesday, 24th inst. We hear that some of the jumps in the Granl National will be particularly stiff and that a grand race is expected.50 words
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Article958 1904-05-20 4 (16 May.) Labour Question Discussed. Important Resolution Carried Unanimously. In another part of this issue we publish a telegraphic report of the proceedings at a very important meeting of«planters held in the Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. This meeting of planters was probably the most influential one958 words
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Article70 1904-05-20 4 Mk. Kaw Hong Take, a well known Foochow and Hongkong merchant, is expected to arrive here by the Glenogle on Thursday. Mr. Hong Take is a Penangborn man. We hear that Dr Locke will return by the Mongolia, which leaves London on 27th inst. A letter received by last, mail70 words
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Article328 1904-05-20 4 Ihi: Shanghai Daily U». pon.ts out with regard tn the twot’hniese officials,deK e VlDPrrtv XT —uncials,delft. (d the Viceroy of Szechuen passed through Penang on Saturday ,lie *9- li er Malta (one of them w* e,)uca ed m America and has v.sited Europe) on their way to Euro»328 words
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496 1904-05-20 4 “The bazaar in a deplorable state is the subhead of somewhat lengthy reports published in the Straits Times of Friday last, on a crisis, more or less serious it would seem, in the commercial affairs of the sister Settlement. It is averred that all496 words
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Article571 1904-05-20 5 Yesterday was a gala day at St. Xavier’s Institution, owing to the festivities in connection with the unveiling of the statue of the founder of the Christian Brothers’ Society. The programme opened with a solemn high mass at the Church of the Assumption, which was literally571 words
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Article326 1904-05-20 5 Public Opinion. The Session is of great interest because the Budget will be introduced by Mr. Austen Chamberlain and at tho same time his father returns to Parliament.— Daily Paper.) Father, Dear Father, Come Home! (An appeal to a prodigal parent Oh Father, dear Father, come homePublic Opinion. - 326 words
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Article354 1904-05-20 5 (bJcho Special.) (Supplied by Reuter.) Kuala Lumpur, 15 May.—A crowded meeting of the Chinese Debating Society was held last evening, the subject of debate being, that this House sympathises with .Japan in her present struggle against Russia.” A ballot was taken on this resolution and residted in twenty-six(bJcho Special.); (Supplied by Reuter.) - 354 words
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Article219 1904-05-20 6 Important Meeting of Planters. Apathy and Neglect of Government Condemned. (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 15 May.—An influential meeting of planters took place at 11 a.in. at t.lie Selangor Cfub and was very largely attended, there being thirty-three leading planters present representing the Straits and Malay Slates. Mr.(Echo Special.) - 219 words
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Article24 1904-05-20 6 A Jehad Proclaimed. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10 May.—Reuter’s Gyangtse correspondent wires that the Lamas are preaching a holy war against the British.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article157 1904-05-20 6 .—Fret Frost. The Straits and Fed rated Slates Agricultural Show will be held at Kuala Lumpur on sth, 6th and 7th August next. Vide advt. in another part of this issue. Several changes have taken place in the staff of the Chartered Bank. Mr. Hunt, from Colombo, has gone to.—Fret Frost. - 157 words
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Article476 1904-05-20 6 (17 May.) An announcement in another column gives some useful information relative to the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Agricultural Show for 1004, which is to be held at Kuala Lumpur on the sth, Gth and 7th August next. Both exhibits and exhibitors are476 words
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Article58 1904-05-20 6 Next meeting of Legislative Council will be held on 20th instant. Aaioy and Hongkong are gazetted as infected ports owing to bubonic plague. Lord Kitchener has returned to Simla in excellent health from his extended tour. A British syndicate have obtained a license to prospect for gold, silver, tin and58 words
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Article340 1904-05-20 6 on Lis way to Dar-es-Salaaw «ft* intends pursuing Ins investigations cot cerning African cattle diseases Tl Gazette understands that he has colie f ed some very interesting data in Ctt Africa and hopes to secure further in formation in German East Africa beW returning home. The learned sor340 words
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Article262 1904-05-20 6 We find an interesting notice of manuals of agriculture in a recent issue of the Madras Standard. One of them is in Tamil and it was compiled by a Jaffna Tamil who has made a close study cf the subject. The other, we read, is a small volume in262 words
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Article91 1904-05-20 7 Capital of §250,000 Over-Subscribed. We are very glad to hear that the flotation of the Pa pan Syndicate, Ltd., has been a complete success, the capital of §250,000, in §lO shares, being oversubscribed. This company’s shares were only offered for a few days and the subscription list91 words
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Article379 1904-05-20 7 His Honour W. H. Hyndman Jones has been appointed to act as Judicial Commissioner, Perak. It is stated that Mr. Hooley has promoted and registered at Guernsey the El Oarro Tin Mines Company, Limited, with a nominal capital of <£350,000. 4. The Korvo Maru, which laid the mines at Port379 words
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Article356 1904-05-20 7 Further Particulars. V* e are indebted to the courtesy of the Hon. John Inruer for the following additKmai information relative to the meeting of planters held at Kuala Lumpur last Sunday was mado bv Mr. Bailer mat Iho Govenimuit b 0 asked to give a subsidy on356 words
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Article442 1904-05-20 7 The Penang Assizes. (Before the Hon. A. F. G. Law Puisne Judge.) The third Criminal Assizes of the year opened in the Supreme Court at 11 o’clock this morning lief ore Mr. Justice Law and a common jury. Mr. J. R. Strouach was exempted from serving on the442 words
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Article427 1904-05-20 7 The new Maudariu School, which opened on Sunday last, was founded by a committee of leading Chinese gentlemen and not by Mr. Kang Yu Wei, as was erroneously stated yesterday. The following gentlemen gave donations to the school:—Messrs Tio Thiau Seat, $5000; Tio Yong Hean, $5000; Clieali Choon Seng, $5000;427 words
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1788 1904-05-20 8 Modern Education for Chinese. As intimated in our issue of yesterday, a public meeting was held at the Chinese Town Hall last evening at which Dr. Gnoli Lean Tuck and Messrs Lee Teng Hwee, b. a., and To Nam Sin Sang, of1,788 words
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Article184 1904-05-20 8 Thu Indian Planters Gazette, in commenting upon the recent strike of bookmakers at Rangoon, says —A telegram from Rangoon states that the bookies ha'e struck work, because the Stewards of the meeting have called upon them to pay an extra rs. 50 per diem for the privilege184 words
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1699 1904-05-20 9 Full Particulars of the Objects and Scope of the New Law. The len"thv communique of the Goveminent"? India on the above subject vas referred to in our leading columns yesterday. It was supplied to the reiresentatives of tdio leading Indian Lpers at Simla on the1,699 words
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Article240 1904-05-20 9 It is expected that the installation of Lord Curzon of Kedlcston as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports will take place in July. Lieut. Bilse has a dozen duels to fight with officers and ex-oflicers of the Forbach Garrison, whose shameful conduct he exposed in liis novel, “Life iu a240 words
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Article236 1904-05-20 10 (Echo Special.) Singapore, 17 May.—The Japanese Consul here has received a report from Admiral Kataoka, which he has placed at the disposal of the press. The report states that the torpedo flotilla continued its sweeping operations for mines on the 14th instant under cover of the fleet. The(Echo Special.) - 236 words
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Article121 1904-05-20 10 Arrival in London. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17 May.—Lord Curzon has arrived in London. His Lordship drove straight from Charing Cross Railway Station to Buckingham Palace, where he was received by their Majesties the King and Queen in the most cordial manner and remained at the Palace(Supplied by Reuter.) - 121 words
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Article124 1904-05-20 10 The Advance on Lhassa. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17 May. —In the House of Commons, Mr. Chas. P. Trevelyan, Liberal Member for Elland, asked that the final sanction for the advance on Lhassa be deferred unjdl the Amban arrived at Gyangtse and that a report of the negotiations be(Supplied by Reuter.) - 124 words
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Article31 1904-05-20 10 Another Joint Warning. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17 May.—The Powers have jointly warned Turkey of the serious dangers to which she will expose herself if she fails to institute reforms.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article84 1904-05-20 10 —Australian Ex. London, 19 April.—The Imperial Exhibition, projected for the purpose of demonstrating that the Empire is selfsustained and produces all necessaries and luxuries, will be opened at the Crystal Palace in May, 1905. A strong advisory committee has been formed. It includes the Duke of Argyll,—Australian Ex. - 84 words
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Article49 1904-05-20 10 directors have been arrested Australian Ex, Director Scoots with £1,500,000. London, 23 April.—The Daily Mail states that M. La Pere, a Director of the Central Industrial Loan Bank of Paris, has disappeared. His liabilities are put at £1,500,000. Two of La Pere’s codirectors have been arrested Australiandirectors have been arrested—Australian Ex, - 49 words
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Article41 1904-05-20 10 The Asian reports that the French Two Thousand (La Poule D’Essai of 90,000 francs, for 3-year-olds; 1 mile) was won by M. Blanc’s Gouvernant (by Flying FoxGovernante); Baron A. de Schickler’s Am iante was second and M. A. Hart’s Lorlot third.41 words
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Article1580 1904-05-20 10 (18 May.) All that is human must retrograde if u a not advance.— Gibbon. h 11 do Only concord makes us strong and Weat discord overthrows everything. -Qellert Unity and concord was the keynote of the interesting speeches delivered the Chinese Town Hall, before a large and appreciative1,580 words
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Article74 1904-05-20 11 The Penang Assizes. (Before the Hon. A. F. G. Law, Puisne Judge.) 17th May. Forgery. The accused Matsalleh, who was charged at the Assizes yesterday with forgery and using as genuine a forged document, was found guilty on the first count only, the Judge directing the jurors to74 words
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Article303 1904-05-20 11 We are very glad to see that our local confemporary is showing up the somnolent States Tele- graph Department. It cites instances of unconscionable delays and in a Btraight-from-the-shoulder leaderette last Monday went so far as to express the opinion that nothing short of lyddite will wake303 words
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Article479 1904-05-20 11 .—H K. Telegraph. Coolies Awaiting Shipment at Hongkong. In twenty-one houses in Station Road, Yauniati, in the district of Kowloon, Hongkong, are now housed two thousand Chineso coolies, who have l>eeii recruited from the interior of China, for emigration to South Africa. In one of the houses Dr..—H K. Telegraph. - 479 words
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1267 1904-05-20 12 Complaints of Government Crimping. 1 Great Meeting of Planters at Kuala Lumpur. APPEAL to government for aid. {By Our Own Reporter.) A well attended meeting of the planters of the Native States and Penang was held Ut the Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur, at 10.15 a.m.1,267 words
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Article102 1904-05-20 12 {Echo Special.) {Supplied by Reuter.) Shanghai, 18 May.—The Japanesc authorities have requested the Chi nese officials ami merchants to return to Antung and other places in tho Yalu district and reopen the customs and resume business. The Russ inns are reported to be practically imprisoned at Tsengchi. The{Echo Special.); {Supplied by Reuter.) - 102 words
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Article103 1904-05-20 12 (Deli Courant Service.) The Hague (via Batavia) 13 May* —lb is reported from St. Petersburg that the War Office has issued orders for the mobilization of the Fourth Siberian Army Corps. Eighty battalions of infantry, ob squadrons of cavalry «and 278 cannon are being despatched to the Far(Deli Courant Service.) - 103 words
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Article167 1904-05-20 13 Britain Now at War. (Supplied by Beider.) London, 18 May.—The Karl of Hardwick, Parliamentary Tinier Secretary for India, in replying in the House of f ominous to a question put bv the Lt. Hon. 0. It. Spencer, Liberal Member for JSorthants, said that the hostility shown to Colonel Younghusband’s(Supplied by Beider.) - 167 words
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Article78 1904-05-20 13 P. 0. Contract Extended. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18 May.—The British Government has arranged to extend the present c nitract for the carriage of mails to and from the Far Fast with the Peninsular and Oriental Company until 11)08, but with an acceleration of twenty-four hours throughout the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article39 1904-05-20 13 Mining Kapala Killed. (Echo Specie!.) Kuala Lumpur. A mining Kapala was murdered, yesterday evening at the 4th milestone on the Ampang Road. The man’s head and face were frightfullv mutilated and slashed about. No arrests have been made.(Echo Specie!.) - 39 words
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Article91 1904-05-20 13 f. ow n report, —the only verbatim report published—of the great meeting ot S eld lt Kua,a Lumpur on Sunday in «Y instalment, of which appeared Echo yesterday, is concluded in this M hkinsou and two other gentleeries' P° baV e been appointed on the Fislifew&fi ulunil rtee passed tlirough91 words
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Article667 1904-05-20 13 May.) J he gentlemen who addressed the meeting at the Chinese Town Hall on Monday evening obviously perceive a weak spot in colonial educational systems the world over. They realize that hitherto far too little attention lias been paid to the fact that the children nib iiuing colonial schools667 words
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Article145 1904-05-20 13 Our Kuala Lumpur contemp., the Malay Mail, states as a fact that the Acting Financial Commissioner has been paying a visit to Parit Buntar “in connection with an alleged shortage at the Treasury.” That’s all the Klumpor oracle says about an alleged embezzlement of public funds Therefore the145 words
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Article167 1904-05-20 13 We have it from reliable sources that when the Labour Bureau was formed by planters here, letters were sent to the Governments of the Federated Malay Stales and the Straits Settlements asking them to appoint representatives on the Bureau. They both replied that they did not intend167 words
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Article56 1904-05-20 13 It is gratifying to find that Selangor planters are now giving more attention to the cultivation of rubber than heretofore, the latest evidence of this being the opening up of Teluk Batu Estate for rubber. Also it is reported that all the land from Klang to Batu Tiga hub56 words
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Article210 1904-05-20 14 If Government would make grants of land on easy terms to capitalists for rubber planting in all the .States of the Federation, and otter substantial prizes fpr top values in the London, Continental and American markets, the States chops” would soon figure prominently in' the world’s markets. Why should the210 words
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Article249 1904-05-20 14 The Governor’ s Visit to Malacca. Presentation of Addresses. TRIP TO A LOR G A JAIL Inspection of the High School, Goveun- ment Buildings and Malax College (Front (Jar Own. Correspondent.) Malacca, Hi May. -Sir Jolm Anderson, Governor and Coininander-in-Cliief of the Straits Settlements, arrived here on Saturday, the 14th249 words
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Article55 1904-05-20 14 We regret to hear that news has been r received of the death at Amoy of Mr. Lim Kay 1 oe. The deceased gentleman was very popular as a chinchew in Far Eastern waters, having served in that, capacity for ovei forty years. He traded in Penang foi several years55 words
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Article117 1904-05-20 14 The Straits Times is our authority for stating that another large Chinese firm in Singapore was obliged to suspend payment last Saturday in consequence of the adverse condition of the local markets and the pressing demauds made for repayments. The firm in question enjoyed a high reputation117 words
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Article141 1904-05-20 14 Last night the final for the Ladies’ Championship of Penang was fought out and, as was anticipated, some excellent golf was seen, especially on the part of the champion, Miss Violet Brown. Her aggregate of 71 for the two rounds was very good indeed, but her first141 words
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Article626 1904-05-20 14 (Malay Mail, l(Jth May.) The planters of this part of the world have once again met to consider the question of labour supply, not as they have done in the past, as the United Planters’ Association, the Selangor Planters’ Association or the Negri Semhilan Planters’ Association, but(Malay Mail, l(Jth May.) - 626 words
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191 1904-05-20 14 To Tiik Editor ok tub Straits Echo. Sir, —Jn connection with the forthcoming Agricultural Show to be held at Kuala Lumpur early in August next, might I venture to make one suggestion for the considerafion of the organizers of llie Show in the matter of awarding191 words
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Article120 1904-05-20 14 We regret to hear that a wire has been received announcing the death, at Bridge of Allan, of Mrs. Margaret Brown Scott, widow the late Mr. Walter Scott, of Penang, who formerly sat as Penang’s representative in the Legislative Council. Mrs. Scott was in her 69th year. A special telegram120 words
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Article1714 1904-05-20 15 Plante rs and Labour Difficulty. Complain» of Government Crimping. (fr.t'^ T Me kting of Planters at Kuala Lumpur. APPEAL to government for aid. (I Continued from yesterday.) ’The Chairman said there was one of Mr. t i- e 'g suggestions that should be carried ot once and that was for1,714 words
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Article44 1904-05-20 15 Obtervcr.. Colombo, 11 May.—Owing to a steady demand from exporters of copra, prices have further advanced. Quantity offered to-day was about 300 candies at the following rates: —Kalpentyn R 54, Marawila R5l- to R 53-50 and Estates nil. Observer...—Obtervcr.. - 44 words
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Article129 1904-05-20 15 The name of Lord Crewe is mentioned as a probable nominee of the Liberal Party for the Viceroyalty, in the event of the Unionists going out and Lord Curzon declining to return to India under a Liberal Government. Rom lay hopes some time in the future to possess electric t129 words
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Article207 1904-05-20 16 fErho Special*.) ii Sliinghaiy 18 May.—A fresh o r.Japanese division was landed at occupied Tashiehao, twenty miles from Newchwang. The Japanese also captured Kinchow, the key to Port Arthur, so the fall of that impregnable” Russian stronghold before long. 1 Singapore, 19 May. —An official telegram from thefErho Special*.) - 207 words
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Article58 1904-05-20 16 Sequel to the Forgery Case. (Echo Special.) Bangkok, 18 May. —In the action brought by Hok Chong, the ledger clerk, against Mr. T. Jones, the 1 local Agent of the ('bartered Bank, in which lie claimed 6,000 ticals for malicious prosecution in the recent forgery case, the jury have(Echo Special.) - 58 words
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Article89 1904-05-20 16 More Battleships. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 18 May.— In the course <•> of his speech in reply to the charges made against the Government by v Sir* Henfy *< -ampbell-Ban Herman, the Rt. Hon. 1 Austen Chamberlain, ~Chancellor ol the Exchequer, said that the Government proposed to begin(Supplied by Renter.) - 89 words
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Article55 1904-05-20 16 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19 May.—The Marvlebone Cricket Club has beaten Kent by 33 runs. Sussex has beaten Nottinghamshire by five wickets. Lancashire has beaten Warwickshire bv nine wickets. Derbyshire has beaten Surrey by 122 runs. The match between Yorkshire and Leicestershire has resulted in a draw. Gloucester has(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article88 1904-05-20 16 On 10th winy, at 38 Cavanagli Road. Singapore, the wife of Alexander Robertson, of a daughter. On 13th May, at Govan, Glasgow, the wife of Capt. It. T. Olson, of a son. At Taiping, Perak, on 11th May, tho wife of Mr. F. X. Augustus, of a son. On88 words
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Article41 1904-05-20 16 On 86th April, at the Cathedral, Shanghai, by the Rev. J. Ost, Janey Helena Bruoe, eldest daughter of Thomas Weir, Shanghai, to Robert Buchanan, eldest son of A. Mauchan, Dumbarton. On 30th Aprils! Hongkong, Harry Montague AVebb to Jessie Vornborger.41 words
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Article118 1904-05-20 16 Pknano, 19th May. (Jiy courleyy of the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank ...1/10$ 4 months’ si wilt, Bank ...1.1 I 3 Credit ...1/11$ 3 Documentary ...1/11 A Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 141$ 3 days’ sight, Private 1431 Bombay, Demand Bank 14*1 3 days’ sight, Private 143$ Madras, Demand Bank118 words
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Article180 1904-05-20 16 Bersa wall Gold Mine Co., Ld J I; ka Raub Australian Gold MinRedjang Lebong Gold Min.ingCo W 5240.—frttvert KadauaGold MiniugCo, t T,td (f,.1!.y paid). lo.—^ lir.isel! Tin Mining Co.. Ld. 7.50«««, Chemlariang Hydraulic Tin billing Co., rid 20,-„;« K:irang:m Tin lliiiingCo. 15.__ M Kinta Tin Mines Ltd ,s in180 words
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Article149 1904-05-20 16 Ttu §76.20 Goid leaf 81.— B. Pepper W. Coast.Bihs.soz.)§ 22.— turn. White Pepper 40.— sales. J rang Pepper 291 noin. Cloves (picked) 43.— nom. Mace 95. —sales Mace Pickings 75. Nutmegs 110 s 45. nom. No. i 630 Sugar 2 no stock. Basket 3.%tellers Tapioca Flour 1.70 sellers Copra149 words
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Obituary89 1904-05-20 16 Deaths. On 9th May. at 217, Queen Street, Singapore, Elizabeth Mary (Bessie) the beloved daughter ol Mr. ami Mrs.*S. A. M. do Souza, aged 3 years and 6 months. On 27th April at Rujahmundry, Arthur Cardozo Woodhouse, Deputy Collector, of blood-poisoning, resulting from the bite of a tiger. On the89 words
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