The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 17 June 1904
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Title Section21 1904-06-17 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 2. Penang, Friday, 17th June, 1904. No. 24.21 words
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Article225 1904-06-17 1 Births. Marriages, Deaths: Leading Articles: Our Water Supply I»i*itisli Borneo The Water Profile^ Multum in Parvo A Job. or What Leaderettes and other Articles Current Topics:— British Borneo 'l'he War in Tibet j Cattle Disease f No. I Tl.e Municipal Ctt.se A Crime in the Straits Police Reforms Police225 words
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Advertisement159 1904-06-17 1 TO LET AX 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 well as all important news from various parts of the Far East, including China, Japan,159 words
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(10 June.) Current Topics.
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Article327 1904-06-17 1 The administration of justice in British Borneo appears to cause con- siderable dissatisfaction. In our last issue we published a protest from Borneo signed “British Justice” and yesterday evening received news by the Mail that in the House of Commons on the 18th ultimo Mr. Henniker Heaton asked327 words
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Article294 1904-06-17 1 In the House of Commons on the 17th ultimo Earl Spencer pressed Government for further information respecting luu-uoii i roj;ctUllg the root-cause of the present difficulties and the steps they proposed to take to obtain satisfaction from the Tibetan authorities. Lord Hardwicke,, after relating, the various294 words
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Article1556 1904-06-17 1 Mr. Gaffney on Standpipes. The vital question of the Water Supply of Penang having been further complicated by the decision to introduce standpipes in the streets to control the consumption of water, a representative of the Echo this morning interviewed Mr. F. S. B. Gaffney, the Deputy1,556 words
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Advertisement83 1904-06-17 1 The Straits Echo. mr twf.ire satisfies everybody, and justice alone.— Emerson Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) at rim CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. ‘220 -232, Reach Street, Penan*. PRICK DAILY, LOCAI $24 peramnnn OUTSTATIONS I’oetage Extra flAll* EDITION (Poet Free) 15 OAHLK ADDItKSS: “E c h o —P83 words
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Article478 1904-06-17 2 Dr. Hoop, the new House Surgeon, aug Hospital, arrived by the mail yesterday. Specie, to ihe value of a million dollars, was landed from the mail steamer last night, and safely stored in the vaults at the Treasury. 4 Dr. P. V. Locke left home by the P. O. liner478 words
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States’ News.
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Article520 1904-06-17 2 (1 com Our Own Correspondent.) laiping, 6 June. Itevd. Pykett, of tlie Methodist Episcopal Mission, Penang, goea up Maxwell’s Hill to-day, with Mrs. Pykett and children, for a change. They will be there probably for a fortnight. Mrs. Pykett mve a sermon in Hie Tamil language on Sunday evening520 words
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Article730 1904-06-17 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, 21 May. —As anticipated in my last letter and as wired to the Echo yesterday, a reprieve has been granted to Poona Subrain, the murderer of Mohamed Abdul Kader, and so wo are spared the undesirable sensation of a British execution. The commutation of730 words
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Article73 1904-06-17 3 Lillis, in his report on the the 6 wa w f° r 1903, shows in part sums that are remitted home bv Swatow migrants. The remittances of the Swatow ln^f aU^ S i from tl,e British and Dutch nn rJ* Colonies and Siam are estimated at addii* 8 au S3073 words
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Article608 1904-06-17 3 Two Prisoners Sentenced. In the Mixed Court at Shanghai last Saturday, Ihe last stage was reached in ti;is famous, but now half-forgotten, trial. Of the six men arrested at the beginning of last July, four were released on the conclusion of the trial in December. Two men,608 words
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Article229 1904-06-17 3 (.Echo Special.) (i Supplied by lteuter.) Shanghai, 9 June.—The investigations of the American Consul at Newellwang with regard to the shooting of Mr. Etzel, the Daily Telegraph correspondent, prove that Mr. Etzel fell a victim to Chinese regular troops under General Chu’s command. Messrs Etzel and Brindle were(.Echo Special.); (iSupplied by lteuter.) - 229 words
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Article106 1904-06-17 3 Details of the Great Race. {Ceylon Observer Service Calcutta, 2 June.— A special telegram to the Englishman, dated London, Ist June, says:—“The morning was very wet but cleared biter and the going on tin* course was very heavy. >St. Amant held a clear lead throughout and won by{Ceylon Observer Service.) - 106 words
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Article64 1904-06-17 4 (Supplied By Reuter.) London, 9 June. —Kent has beaten Worcester by 204 runs. The South Africans have beaten Cambridge by 70 runs. Warwickshire has beaten Essex by an innings and 110 runs, Lancashire lias beaten Somerset by ten wickets. Sussex has beaten Derbyshire by an innings and 05 runs.(Supplied By Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article442 1904-06-17 4 Tub Deli Courant states that the Rotter-dam-l)e!i-Mij has declared a dividend of 15 per cent. Mr. I). G. Campbell resumed duties as acting British Resident, Selangor, on Bth instant The following gentlemen have been appointed Directors of the F. M. 8. Widows and Orphans Pension Fund :—Captain H. L. Talbot442 words
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Article879 1904-06-17 4 (11 June.) We are told by the Straits Times that an era of rigid economy has suddenly dawned in British North Borneo. Our contemporary dealt with the matter at some length on the Bth instant and after pointing out that, in order to reduce expenditure, much needed outstation879 words
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Article2775 1904-06-17 4 The Abattoirs and Pig Market. One half the world doesn’t, know how the other half lives, wo are told, and certainly one half of Penang doesn’t know how the meat supply of the town is arrauged, or wnat precautions against the placing upon, the market of diseased2,775 words
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Article269 1904-06-17 5 A Chinese Coolie Broker Stabbed to Death. At about two o’clock this morning, when most people in the Settlement were fast asleep and oblivious to outside occurrences, a Chinese coolie broker named Dim Cheoli was foully murdered on his bed at his house No. 182 Carnarvon Street. It was269 words
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Article215 1904-06-17 5 A Meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices was held in the Court of Requests yesterday afternoon. Present: Messrs A T Bryant (chairman), H. 0. Newland, A.’h! Clayton and A. G. Stephen. Absent Messrs A. D. Neubronner and H. H. Hilton. IJnrty-eight applications for the renewal215 words
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Article371 1904-06-17 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taipino, 8 June.—The Perak and Selangor Government Printing Offices are to be amalgamated into one Federal establishment. In the event of the Federation, in all probability Mr. J. Russell, Government. Printer, Selangor, will l>e given the Federal appointment. Mr. S. E. Williams. Government Printer, Perak,371 words
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Article90 1904-06-17 5 THE v. (/5 Jutie) To THE Km™,** Topics. Dear Mr. Editor, A r ney is going to have pro. stand-pipes. I should like to av vr ’*tes our will be the effect on these taps opspondent that conies down with the Ayerltam 1 am told that it lias already bored90 words
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Article323 1904-06-17 5 To TiiK Editor of the Straits Echo. fch l4 —Having heard that an important question was raised at the last meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce re the Suugei Piuaug River, with a view’ of approaching Government on the much-needed improvements that might be effected in323 words
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410 1904-06-17 5 THE COLOUR LINE IN THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. To The Editor ok tub Straits Echo. Sir, —I was extremely sorry after perusing the correspondence by a European on the subject of the “colour line in the F. M. S. which appeared in your newsy up-to-date paper of the 9th inst.410 words
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Article281 1904-06-17 6 Allegations Against a Singapore Sanitary Inspector. The Straits Times of Wednesday last, the Bth iustant, contains the following report of proceedings against Sanitary Inspector Marfleet, of Singapore: A week ago, Sanitary Inspector Harfieet prosecuted ,On Boon and Tan Choon for breach of the Sanitary Regulations. Mr. Carver281 words
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Article52 1904-06-17 6 Writing under date of May 27, the Canton correspondent of the Hongkong Telegraph says Plague is on the increase in and about Canton. The death rate* in the city cannot bo very high, as the coffin shops are well 'supplied with coffins. On Houain, the scourge lias been claiming t52 words
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Article475 1904-06-17 6 Dorian Deene - Dorian Deene. When the temperance man showed Sam Weller a bottle of whisky which stood on the counter of a public house and asked him where it should he, Sam only smacked his lips and pointed somewhere about the region of his waistcoat. If these lucubrations do not regularly475 words
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Article133 1904-06-17 6 Dr. Rost, I. M. S., Rangoon, is getting a large number of applications for his leprolin cure of leprosy. At present five men are at work all day preparing tlie serum, but are only able to turn out about 20 to 30 doses a day. -o H. M. battleship Glory,133 words
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Article244 1904-06-17 6 Trouble in Ceylon. The C„l.v.,!„> Observer publishes un ,ler .late of -,»1 Jttne a letter from its tliy.l correspondent reporting tint contemplated to restrict the use 0 f ti“ Railway Refreshment Cars o nlv tl# seugers who travel Fn,t-class fr nm wtthiu Ihe next fortnight. Hitherto 2 cars244 words
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Article476 1904-06-17 6 Criticism of Mr. Carey’s Paper. (Colombo Observer, 'J7 May.) We quote on page (> to-dav Mr. E. Y. Carey s letter to the Straits 'Times, giving an account in epitome of the work done iu the cultivation, tapping and preparation of Para Rubber by Mr. F. A.(Colombo Observer, 'J7 May.) - 476 words
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Article96 1904-06-17 7 (Echo Special.) Tokio, 10 June, —General Kuroki officially reports that a detachment of Japanese troops occupied Saimachi on the 7th instant. The Japanese lost three killed and twentyfour wounded, while the Russians left twenty-three dead on the field and two officers and five men were taken prisoners. General(Echo Special.) - 96 words
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Article104 1904-06-17 7 Discussion in Parliament. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10 June. —On the Foreign Office vote being brought forward in the House of Commons, the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Dilke, Liberal Member for Forest of Dean, delivered a lengthy speech impeaching the administration of the Congo Free State. Several(Supplied by Reuter.) - 104 words
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Article131 1904-06-17 7 (Deli Courant Service) Koeta Radja, 7 June.—The col unin commanded by Captain E, T. C. ToUmys had to deal with a seveie onslaught by the enemy in ovin Seunagan. One private and three coolies were killed; ten privates and six coolies were wounded, e enemy s losses(Deli Courant Service) - 131 words
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Article41 1904-06-17 7 Protests by Britain and France. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11 June.—The Governments of both Great Britain and France have made strong representations to the Porte against the dragooning of Armenians in the district of Sassun, in Asia Minor.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article126 1904-06-17 7 Severe Fighting: British Officer Killed: Several Wounded. Calcutta, 31 May.—News from Chuinbi, dated 29th inst, says a convoy from Oyant.se arrived at Kangnia on the 29th unopposed, with despatches from Colonel Brander, stating that lie moved four companies of Sappers against the Palla Village 1,100 yards126 words
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Article203 1904-06-17 7 (Madras Standard Service.) Bombay, 28 May.—The Bombay Gazette says that some months ago a rumour was current in this city to the effect that certain political officials of the Bombay Government had been dismissed on account of the betrayal of a State secret having reference to(Madras Standard Service.) - 203 words
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(13 June.) Current Topics.
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Article95 1904-06-17 7 Rinderpest, writes our Bangkok correspondent under date of 4th June, continues to rage all over Siam to the detriment of the cattle trade. Over 300 buffaloes are reported to have been infected at Pichit within a few weeks, while cases have occurred at Chaiya, Ayuthea, Pietclmboon, and a95 words
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Article161 1904-06-17 7 t At the meeting of the Jockey Club held at Newmarket in the Second Spring week, Lord r n Durliam gave notice that the Stewards would propose at one of the coining meetings of the Club a rule with regard to the side which the jockeys should be161 words
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Article482 1904-06-17 7 Last Friday (10 May) the enquiry into the case in which Sanitary Inspector Hurfleet has summoned by On Boon and Tan Clioot at Singapore for breach of Sanitary Regulations was resumed. Mr. Carver, who appears for the defendant, put the second man in the witness box and482 words
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Article292 1904-06-17 8 The appointment of Mr. E. G. Broadrick as President of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners is gazetted, with effect from 11th inst. Authority has been granted to Mr. M. K. Bamber, Agricultural Chemist, Ceylon, to file specifications of his inventions for improvements in the manufacture of India rubber and vulcanised rubber.292 words
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Article1032 1904-06-17 8 Great Floods in Ceylon. Relief Meeting held at Colombo. We learn from Colombo exchanges that the bursting of the S. W. monsoon has caused much havoc in Ceylon. As a result of great storms and heavy rains, the lowcountry districts were flooded and hundreds of poor people1,032 words
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Article247 1904-06-17 8 The appointment of Mr. W. D. Barnes as Protector of Chinese, Straits Settlements, and Secretary for Chinese Affairs, F. M. S., is gazetted. 11. M. 8. Iphigeuia arrived at Singapore, from England, last Thursday eu route Hongkong. The Talbot was to sail f° r England on the lltli. H. M.247 words
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Article1730 1904-06-17 9 t .-Strait* Time*. meeting of the Council was held on Frida* last, 11th instant. His Excellency the Governor presided, and there were also present the Hons, the Colonial Secretary, the Colonial Treasurer, the Auditor-General, the Colonial Engineer and the Hons. J. M. \lliuson, G. S. Murray, Tan Jiak•» # • t .-Strait* Time*. - 1,730 words
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Article138 1904-06-17 9 Lakh ok Lutkes Votkd kou New Puck. The Government of Madras has sanctioned] the construction of a low-level pier in Madras Harbour at a cost of one lakh of rupees. 'This work is lieing undertaken at the instance of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and the Harbour Trust to138 words
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Article24 1904-06-17 9 The English Rugby team for Australia touched at Colombo on 30th ult. Twentyfour matches will l*e played in the Land of the Southern Cross.24 words
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411 1904-06-17 10 THE COLOUR LINE’ IN THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. To tur. Editor of thk Straits Echo Sin, —Newspapers, especially impartial newspapers like the Straits Echo, exist, amongst other functions, for the fair comment of views on matters closely affecting the welfare of the general public. So long as correspondents criticise each411 words
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Article357 1904-06-17 10 The First Meeting. The members ami friends interested in the Penang Choral Society now being formed, held a meeting of a more or less informal nature in the Town Hall on Friday afternoon. There were about 30 ladies and gentlemen present and Mr. W. Hargreaves was357 words
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Article956 1904-06-17 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 10 June. —A committee meeting of the Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce took place on Saturday last, Mr. Loke Chow Kit being in the chair. In response to invitations from the Committee, the Chinese representative of the Negri Seinbilau State Council,956 words
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Article201 1904-06-17 10 The steamer Amiral Nilley, one out of the nine large cargo boats ordered by the Cliargeurs Reuuis Company of Havre for the Judo-China service, is due at Colombo in July on her maiden voyage. She will be followed bv the Amiral Orly recently launched at St. Nazare. She is a201 words
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Article1368 1904-06-17 11 Pioneer 7 May. t Ion;' time General Kuropatkin has Ju held up as the threat, strategist of Sr. the past master m the art ot war J»B to be. The world lms, bee., in him, and Ins is really an character. It has been a com™l.lace to speak—Pioneer, 7 May. - 1,368 words
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Article306 1904-06-17 11 (Echo Special.) (Supplied by Renter.) (Singapore, 13 June—An official despatch from Tokyo of 12th inst. states that General Oku reports that the Japanese? Administrative Commission and gendarmes, bn ried ten Russian officers and dt»4 men that were found in the vicinity of Nanslian, besides about thirty buried by(Echo Special.); (Supplied by Renter.) - 306 words
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Article32 1904-06-17 11 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11 June.—The Tibetans made night attacks upon the Sikh and Goorka outposts at Gvantse and were repulsed. Nearly all the reinforcements have reached Clmmbi.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article34 1904-06-17 12 Odessa Firm to Supply Outfits. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 1 o June.—The Stan dard’s Odessa correspondent wires that a firm there has received an extensive order for summer outfits for Afghan troops.(Supplied by Renter.) - 34 words
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Article46 1904-06-17 12 (Rangoon Time Service.) Simla, ii June.—The number of plague deaths in India fell by 8,000 lust week, the Punjab reporting a reduction from 24,000 to 18,000, the United Provinces from 1,000 to (ICO, and the Bombay Presidency from 1,000 to 800. Aden is now clear.(Rangoon Time« Service.) - 46 words
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Article85 1904-06-17 12 Rangoon Time» Service.) Allahabad, 1 June. —In the case of Mr. A. J. Harrison, Barrister-at-Law, against the Cawnpore Municipality for wrongful arrest, the plaintiff lias been awarded Rs. 250 damages and costs. Allahabad, 2 June.—Though awarding the plaintiff Rs. 250 damages, with costs, in the case of( Rangoon Time» Service.) - 85 words
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Article271 1904-06-17 12 It is intended to introduce in India nickel coin of the value of one anna. The Government of India lias sanctioned the provision of billiard tables for British troops in India at public expense. The Calcutta Electric Supply Compauv has declared a dividend for the whole of last year of271 words
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Article952 1904-06-17 12 (11 June.) When our City Fathers were last in solemn conclave assembled the solution of the never-ending water problem was advanced a stage bv the vote on Mr. Gaffney’s amend meat That we no longer postpone action in this matter but take steps at once to erect952 words
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Article158 1904-06-17 12 Mr. R. N. Brand, Resident Councillor of Malacca, in liis administration report. lor last year remarks —The year 1903 wi memorable to Malacca as the year in w the Railway to connect Malacca Town the Peninsula Railway System wa tinned. I do not anticipate a large either in goods158 words
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Article182 1904-06-17 14 Defects of Hongkong’s Supply of Potable Water. Dr. W. W. Pearce, Municipal Health Officer of Hongkong, in his report for last year, indicates serious risks connected with the insufficiency of the water supply in that Colony. He says:— The annual scarcity of water is a matter of the greatest182 words
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Article118 1904-06-17 14 (From Our Oxen Correspondent.) ■Kampar, 9 June. —We lmd another small gang robbery on the Kampar-Gopeng Road yesterday morning. While an old Chinese lady was coming on a visit to her son in Kam par (who is an attorney to one of the large Towkay118 words
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Article103 1904-06-17 14 Writing to the Ceylon Independent “Practitioner” lays :-*-Re the announcement of the discovery of the dysentery bacillus bv Dr. Castellani, I mav mention that the bacillus was originally isolated by Shiga in Japan. It was regarded as the cause of epidemic-dysentery. Some regarded it as belonging to103 words
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Article67 1904-06-17 14 Lord Kitchener will give the first hall of the season at Snowdon, Simla, on 21st inst. Sir Guildford Molesworth Inis been elected President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. The death-rate in the Bengal gaols last year was 23 5 per 1,000 against 33.33 for the province. Bad! > The67 words
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Article165 1904-06-17 14 To THE Editor or the Straits Echo Sir, —“Old Resident” in ]iis letter to you on Saturday last opened up for discussion a most interesting question. In fact it has always been rather surprising to me that more value has not hitherto been set on the real165 words
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182 1904-06-17 14 To the Editor or the Straits Echo. Sir, —At a dinner party in the palatial residence of Mr. M. K. Kader Bawa, son-in-law of the late Nina Mericiiu Noordin, j.p., on Saturday last, many of the most prominent members of the Mohammedan community182 words
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Article1061 1904-06-17 14 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, While reading your issue of the 6 th instant I came across a letter from Disinterested” on the Opium and Spirit monopolies. Personally, 1 quite agree with the writer in most of his sentiments, but am inclined to1,061 words
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Article816 1904-06-17 15 The Chinese Petition. Kuala Lumpur, 29th February, 1904. C. E. Spooner Esq., c. k. General Manager F.M.S Railways, Selangor. Thk petition of Towkay Loke Yew and other signatories hereto, Most respectfully sheweth, 1. That vour petitioners are the leading Chinese merchants and traders, and representatives of the816 words
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Article316 1904-06-17 15 (Seattle Pont .‘it May.) The dispatches record that a strongly backed company has been organised to develop the tin mines discovered on the Seward peninsula, in Alaska, and that- the property is to be immediately developed, a large force of men going Nort h during the coining(Seattle Pont, .‘it May.) - 316 words
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Article584 1904-06-17 15 By Dorian Deem:. Silence may be golden, but noise has .income the rule iu Penang. Retw’eeu s< leeching babies, barking dogs, piano thumpers, the cream vendors’ liell and it thousand odd street cries one almost wishes foi the peace ot a desert, island whether or not, that, island be584 words
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Article484 1904-06-17 16 British firm loses suits amounting to <7,000,000. DfllEl LEVI E I* l'M*Ei: MILITARY AvTHOKIT' AN P I’ A IP UN PER PROTEST Dkuipkp Vamp. Washington. o May.—The Court ut Claims to day decided that duties collected on goods shipped from the United States to the Philippines after the484 words
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Article57 1904-06-17 16 (Ei ho Special.) Shanghai. 13 June.—A report received from Netvchwang states that forty thousand Russian troops are south of Tashiehao, near Newell wang. Firing was heard in the direction of Kaicliow on Thursday and Friday and it is believed that the Japanese are making a naval demonstration between(Ei ho Special.) - 57 words
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Article117 1904-06-17 16 The Robertson Case. w {Echo Special.) Bangkok, 12 June. —Mr. F. J. Robertson, the proprietor of the Oriental Hotel, whose disappearance from Bangkok recently caused a sensation, lias telegraphed from Singapore stating that the Courts there have held that the warrants issued in Bangkok for his arrest are illegalw {Echo Special.) - 117 words
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Article113 1904-06-17 16 (l)i'li Co timid Srrri'r.) Koeta Radja, 10 June.—-Colonel van Daalen reports that after subdueing the natives at Tampeng the Achineese bands at Reina surrendered. In the Alaslaudeu district resistance is expected at Tandjong Batoe, Meboelan, Bainbel and Likat. Colonel van Daalen has requested the commander of the♦ – (l)i'li Co timid Srrri'r.) - 113 words
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Article499 1904-06-17 16 period of time to Russia;— Sin Wan Fan. (Special lo The Shanghai Time».) —Chefoo Daily New». UtNtKAL JIa Wants to Fioht. chu t ot the Chinese torcesoutside Shan liai-kwa d, has wired a confidential mess- le llone > complaining that tho Russians have been wilfully annoy,,", and irritatingperiod of time to Russia;— Sin Wan Fan.; (Special lo The Shanghai Time».); —Chefoo Daily New». - 499 words
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Article38 1904-06-17 16 We regret to record the death 0 Chan Lve Seng, a Government P eD He was former! v a Chinese mterpre the Police Court, which post he l nearly 25 rears. He only retired Ist ot May last.38 words
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Article706 1904-06-17 17 (lo June.) How the People have Lost Thousands of Dollars. The Inspector-General of Police exnresses the opinion, in his Report for j t year, that lists of pawners whose property has realised a surplus at Government auctions should be published in one Chinese and one Malay paper706 words
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Article116 1904-06-17 17 Comparison between the statistics of crime for 11)03 and those of former years leads the Inspector-General of Police to the conclusion that, with the exception of murder, crime in the Straits Settlements has decreased generally. The reports of murder cases show' an increase of eight over116 words
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Article428 1904-06-17 17 Regarding the Detective Department of Straits Police Force, the Inspector-General in his recently published re- ports (1003) writes:—Under instructions from Government I drew up a scheme for the re-organisation of the Detective department, based in some respects on the recommendations of the Committees which had reported on this428 words
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Article193 1904-06-17 17 Regarding Police quarters in this Settlement, the In-spector-General of Police writes :—The question as to the eventual re-occupation of Sepoy Lines by the Sikh Police has not yet been determined the men who were removed from there in 1902 are still temporarily accommodated at the Fort, Leith Street193 words
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Article224 1904-06-17 17 Cklkbbating thb Gukat Event. It is very seldom that an event of such importance occur» locally a» the marriage which is now being celebrated at Kedah, H. H. the hJultan’s son l>eing joined in marriage with the daughter of H. H. the Raja Muda. The224 words
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Article179 1904-06-17 18 Cash Box Stolen from the Police Court. A most peculiar affair occurred this lyorning, when ir was found that the cash box used by the cashier in the Police Court was missing. The box was found at an early hour in the Court compound, having been prised179 words
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Article3116 1904-06-17 18 Interesting Discussion in the Federal Capital. There was again a very large attendance at Capital! China's residence last Saturday evening when the subject of debate was: That this House considers that the existing marriage ceremonies are unsuitable to the needs of the present day.” The President in3,116 words
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Article79 1904-06-17 19 The Captain of the German mail liner Roon, which arrived here from Europe via ports this morning, reports that a German fireman died of heat stroke in the Red Sea and was buried at Aden. Regarding the working of the Criminal Procedure Code the Superintendent of Police, Penang, remarks that79 words
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Article285 1904-06-17 19 Mu. G. T. Hare writes to the Straits Tim?s under date of Singapore lOf Ii June on behalf of himself and of past and present members of the Chinese Protectorate,’Singapore, iu reference to its obituary notice of the late Mr. C. Phillips, who, he says,285 words
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284 1904-06-17 19 To Tiik Editor of thk Straits Kt no. Sir,— l regret that the tone of my previous letter was offensive, but if you will refer to Cosmopolitan’s letter you will find the tone and terms of expression identical or nearly so, though284 words
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Article629 1904-06-17 19 Yang Chen, the new Minister to Austria passed through Penang bv the last German Mail eu route Europe, He is accompanied by Mr. Li Hong Mi, the well-known Cniuese interpreter of Supreme Court, Hongkoim ami a mule of twelve secretaries ami it' laches. The party includes four sons'of Chinese ofliciuis629 words
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Article201 1904-06-17 20 —lndian Eiujineeriny. When an executive officer of a Municipality in India becomes possessed of a fad, there is nothing tlmt can exorcise the demon but a grant for a doubtful experiment. The Executive Engineer of the Bombay Municipality is convinced that the only way to lay—lndian Eiujineeriny. - 201 words
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Article259 1904-06-17 20 The lirst annual meeting of 1 lie Java-China-J.ipun Line was to he held on 10th ultimo, aud from the report issued it is learned that the head agent, Mr. Roosegaarde Bisschop, established himself at Hongkong in August, 190*1, and in the various ports touched by the steamers agents259 words
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Article51 1904-06-17 20 The Derby Corporation has decided to present the freedom of that city to Lord Curzon. -4 Two cases of bubonic plague wore reported in Brisbane on 18th ultimo. One case, reported fatal,” was that of a rubbish carter residing at Fairfield: The other victim is au estate agent residing at51 words
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Article54 1904-06-17 20 (Echo Special.) 11 6 —Admiral Town officia ly reports that while t L Imhokumaru was laying mines, i n taco ot the enemy on the night of the 13th instant, a mine exploded killing one oflicer and nineteen men and wounding two officers and seven men The ship(Echo Special.) - 54 words
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Article45 1904-06-17 20 V A Successful Day. {Echo Special.) Kedah, 15 June.— I The programme of festivities for the Royal Wedding was.carried out, and was attended with every success. A fireworks exhibition and the attendance of the Town Band were added to the original programme.{Echo Special.) - 45 words
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Article35 1904-06-17 20 {Supplied by lieuter.) London, 14 June.—The Ottawa Cabinet has discussed the case of Karl Dundonald and it is understood that it lias been decided to cancel his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Militia.{Supplied by lieuter.) - 35 words
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Article49 1904-06-17 20 (Deli Couranl Service.) Koeta Kadja, 11 June.—The Medan column which starts for the front to-morrow received a reinforcement of two brigades of mounted policemen. They are under command of Lieutenant Draaijer. Dr. van Andel and 5 privates of Engineers are in charge of the transport corps.(Deli Couranl Service.) - 49 words
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Article146 1904-06-17 20 (Echo Special.) Bangkok, Id June. —A sequel to the fire which occurred on the premises of Mr. F. Hofer, artist and photographer, on 24tli March last, is an order by the British Court for the submission to arbitration of his claims on policies held in the Man chest A*(Echo Special.) - 146 words
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Article547 1904-06-17 21 (16 June.) It has been officially announced that a ne w launch for the Penang harbour service is required and tenders were called for the construction of one in the Government Gazette of 10th in st., the call” reading as follows Tenders will be received at547 words
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Article306 1904-06-17 21 I iie last Government Gazette contained the announcement that Mr. W. 1). Barnes (who was recently Protector of Chinese in Penang) has been appointed Protector of Chinese, Singapore, and Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Federated Malay btates. These two appointments were previously held by Mr. W. Evans306 words
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Article310 1904-06-17 21 Last Saturday, Captain Lawlor of the steamer Chun Shan, accompanied by a robust good looking lad of 12 years of age, called upon Chief Del. Insp. Perrett at the Central States, Singapore, and told him the following story: —On last Chinese New Year’s Day the310 words
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Article183 1904-06-17 21 (Echo Special.) Tokio, 15 June.—An official report from Admiral Togo states that Japanese torpedo flotillas proceeded to Port Arthur on the night Of the 13th instant, laid mines at certain points and returned safely. While the second destroyer flotilla, with three torpedo-boat flotillas, was assisting the army by(Echo Special.) - 183 words
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Article80 1904-06-17 21 The Franco-Siamese Agreement. (Echo Special.) Bangkok, 15 June.—lt is reported from a French source that owing to the great pressure of work of tlie weightiest description during the past few months in the French Parliament, the Government has not submitted the FrancoSiamese Convention of 13th February last(Echo Special.) - 80 words
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Article61 1904-06-17 21 Lord Donoughmore's Scheme. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 1(5 June.—The House of Lords has read a second time Lord Donoughmore’s Reserve Forces Bill, which is intended to facilitate the return to the colours of residents and reservists in India and the Colonies in case of mobilisation and also to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article64 1904-06-17 22 ’Secretariat Clerk Arrested (Echo Special.) Singapore, 16 June. —Mr- F. J. Holmberg, tllo Financial Clerk of the Secretariat, who is in receipt of a salary of eighty dollars per month, has been arrested on a charge of criminal breach of trust to the extent of $7lB. Tie was(Echo Special.) - 64 words
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Article58 1904-06-17 22 The Dundonald Case. (Supplied by lie liter.) London, 16 June. An Order in Council has been promulgated at Ottawa dismissing Earl Dundonald from the post of Commander-In-Chief of the Militia for grave insubordination. The Order expresses deep regret that an officer of Earl Dundonald’s rank should have so regrettably(Supplied by lie liter.) - 58 words
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Article80 1904-06-17 22 Simla, 6 June.—To-day’s crop telegrams show little material change in the agricultural situation, which continues almost uniformly favourable throughout India. The North-West Frontier Province reports that the outturn of the spring harvest is much above the average. Delhi and Nagpur are almost alone in complaining ot the scarcity80 words
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Article231 1904-06-17 22 Last year the authorised strength of the European section of the Police Force was short of the proper establishment by no less than one Assistant Superintendent, two Inspectors, nine Sergeants and four constables. The total strength of the Straits Force was 2,004 4 Before the Bench Court this morning, composed231 words
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Article143 1904-06-17 22 On the 19th May. at “Caberfeigh” 9b, Chaofoong Road, Shanghai, the wife of J. A. Urquhart, of a son. On 25th May. at Murree, India, the wife of General Wodehouse. of a son. On 26th May, Mary Poonooswainy, wife of P. C. Poonooswamy of the P.W.D., Tharrawaddy, Burma, of143 words
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Article134 1904-06-17 22 On 21st May, at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Parel, Bombay, by the Rev. Lloyd Arnold, William, eldest son of James Valler, Haslomore. Surrey, t > Mabel Jane, youngest daughter of the late Edward Gawtliorne. On May 28th, at the Cathedral, Bombay, by the ltev. Canon Hill,134 words
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Article116 1904-06-17 22 Penang, IGtii Juue (If y courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 1/11 4 months* sight Bank ...1 flj 3 Credit ...1/11,», 3 Documentary ...1/11$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Iks. 143$ 3 days’ sight Private 145$ Bombay, Demand Bank 143$ 3 days’ sight Private 145$ Madras, Demand Bank 143]116 words
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Article189 1904-06-17 22 BersawaliGold M ine Co., Ld. 15 .—sellers Ranh Australian Gold MiniugCo.,l4. 5 G.2s6«yer, Redjaug Lebong Gold Mini,lg Co Ld S22s. —hnytn K adaiia G old Mining Co,,Ltd ful T P aiJ 10. —itom. l.ruseii Tin Mining Co., 1,4. 50. m Chendariaug Hydraulic ’Tin Milling Co., I,d j 20,—gale, Karangan189 words
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Article143 1904-06-17 22 Tin 71.25 buyers Gold leaf 80. B. Pepper (W. Coast 3!1>5.50z.)$ 22 .-sellers While Pepper ‘39.2b tales i rang Pepper 1 -8$ sellers Cloves (picked) 43. uom. Mace nostocok Mace Pickings 90.— sales Nutmegs 11Os 45.— sales No. 1 6.30 Sugar 2 »<> Basket 4.20 sales Tapioca Flour 1.70143 words
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Obituary132 1904-06-17 22 Deaths. On 19th May, at Murree, of enteric fever. Lieutenant and Quartermaster William Alexander Pirie, 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, aged 36 years. At Singapore, on 11th June. Mr. John Donough, formerly of Messrs. Gilfillun Wood Co. On 3rd Juno, at Agra, Elizabeth Claneey, the dearly beloved mother of John and132 words
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Advertisement1117 1904-06-17 23 Advertisements bUT now she IS healthy and strong, I thanks to Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills Mrs Tan Kim Cliye is fortunate in having a husband who re.uk the newspapers. "It .through seeing accounts in the Straits JL of the cures of Mrs. Robless of PenTnnd of Mr. Lin Son Kong1,117 words
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