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Title Section21 1904-09-09 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. s|s Per Annum. Single Copy, *lO cents. Voi. 2. Penang, Friday, 9th September, 1904. No. 86.21 words
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Article233 1904-09-09 1 Births, Marriages, Deaths: am Leading Articles l'h«? Battle of Liaovang The Great, Battle The Great Victory Education Penang in l!Mi:> Liaoyang—and After The Ipoh School Leaderettes and other Articles. Current Topics 1 Opium The Great Victory v s f Japan s Aims v V r OU’l ports s Cl233 words
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Advertisement162 1904-09-09 1 QTO LET. THE STRAITS ECHO x MAIL EDITION .1. 1 i J Y > A-! 1 l S/ j C v v. 8 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'Well162 words
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Article620 1904-09-09 1 (2 Sept.) In footnoting the war-wires published last Wednesday, giving General Sakharoff’s version of the “magnificent spectacle presented by the retirement of his transport columns across the plains extending from the base of Anshantien to the city of Liaoyang, we ventured the opinion that it appeared620 words
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Article1102 1904-09-09 1 A Bikd's-eye View of the Town. M. Raymond Reconlv, war correspondent of the Paris Temps, recently contributed the following impressions of Liaoyaug, where the greatest battle of modern times is now raging, to his journal:— To travel at this moment from south to north by the Trans-Manchurian Railway is1,102 words
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Advertisement85 1904-09-09 1 Tli© Straits Echo m m m 2 <2 ii/M Justice satisfies everybody, and justice alone.— Rm*r*on Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 220-232, Beach Sl.reet, Penang. PRICE: DAIIiY, LOCAL >'2t per aunmii OUTSTATIONS Poet aye Extra MAIL KIUTION (Tost Free) 15 185 words
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Article85 1904-09-09 2 The case of Teh Cheok Sim, of Kota, Kedah, who, as reported in our last issue, was arrested on landing in the Province with a bag of dollars (3592) and charged with bringing prohibited coins into the Colony, faced the music in a Bench Court, consisting of85 words
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Article149 1904-09-09 2 Reuter. Constantinople, Aug. 9. —As a result of the interview on Sunday between Tewfik Pasha and M. Zinovieff, the Porte has agreed to accept Russia’s assurances as to the character of the vessels of the Volunteer Fleet which are to go through the ‘Dardanelles on the understanding.—Reuter. - 149 words
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Article181 1904-09-09 2 General Kuroki’s favourite food, says the Daily Mail, is beaus. We admire all the more his generosity in giving them so liberally to the Russians. An international motor-boat race across the English Chauuel from Calais to Dover took place on the Bth ult. Over 20 boats took part, and the181 words
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Article193 1904-09-09 2 To the Editor of the. Straits Echo. Sir, —I would like to draw your attention to a nuisance practised upon the arrival of passengers by local steamers. The nuisance is this: That in place of the Marine Police coming on board to search the193 words
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Article588 1904-09-09 2 In re Dr. Park’s Special Report. To The Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —I have read with great interest Dr. Park’s Special Report on this subject, more especially that part of it which refers to our Milk Supply. That the sale of milk must be588 words
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Article384 1904-09-09 2 (Echo Specials.) (Echo Special.) (Echo Special.) London, 2nd Sept. (5.15 a.)—The Daily Chronicle and Daily Mail correspondents wire from Tokio that General Kuroki has completely defeated Kuropatkin and occupied Liaoyang, while the Japanese forces to the northward and eastward closed in during the great battle and cut the(Echo Specials.); (Echo Special.) - 384 words
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Article62 1904-09-09 3 August Output a Best on Record. Fetches Over 200,000 Dollars. Ipoli, 2 Sept.—The output of the Tronoh Mines, Ltd., for August was even better than I reported yesterday. It amounted to the splendid total of 5,360 piculs valued at §219,760. The previous best on record was attained62 words
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Article213 1904-09-09 3 Kubofatkin would appear to have carried the masterful retreat business a wee bit too far. The following team will represent Selangor at the forthcoming F. M. S. Bisley at Taipiug:—Messrs E. A. O. Travers, R. F. Grey, VV. Hay, J. Brown, H. Phillips and G. Herft. Sydney Times thinks the213 words
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Article761 1904-09-09 3 (6‘ Sept.) Doubts respecting the success of Japan’s arms in the series of sanguinary engagements that have been going on around Liaoyang during the past eight or nine days were dispelled by the telegraphic intelligence received here to-day. That the Japanese have fought grandly and that they761 words
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Article460 1904-09-09 3 Will it be Yuan Shih-Kai? Mr. A. R. Colquhouu, writing in the North American for July, suggests-that the regeneration of China may be achieved bv the Chinese General Yuan Shih-Kai. He says The necessity of a trained army for China, with all the accompaniments of460 words
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Article161 1904-09-09 4 More Rinderpest Rinderpest having broken out among cattle at Bagau Serai, Larut and Mataug, the usual orders under the Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Enactment are published in a Perak Government Extraordinary dated Ist. inst. We seem to 1 bo unable to rid the States of this terrible scourge, yet161 words
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Article259 1904-09-09 4 For the Period 1905 —1907. Tenders for renting the Selangor General Farm for a period of three years (1905, 1906, 1907), commencing from the Ist day of January, 1905, and ending on 31st December, 1907, were opened at Kuala Lumpur yesterday, when it was found that Mr.259 words
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Article131 1904-09-09 4 About half past four yesterday afternoon, while Mr. J. Sargant’s carriage was waiting opposite the Sugar Estates Office at Weld Quay, the horse took fright at the train and despite the desperate efforts of the syce to keep him quiet, the animal became unmanageable and made a dash across Downing131 words
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Article656 1904-09-09 4 (Before Mr. L. E. P. Wolf erst an and Mr. G. A. Hertford.) The Dollar Case. Yesterday afternoon a Chinese resident of Kota, Kedah, named Teh Cheok Sim, was charged before a Bench Court at Butterworth with bringing 592 silver coins (they were, as a matter of656 words
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Article509 1904-09-09 4 Cablenews. Philippine Islands Now on A Gold Basis. $20,000,000 Now in Circulation. The Secretary of Finance and Judies (Manila) has given out the following statement in relation to currency movement* f,.the month of July loot and that has elapsed since the new Philippine currency was first introduced into—Cablenews. - 509 words
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Article25 1904-09-09 4 It is now perfectly manifest—a»«lo. a noodle would doubt it—that the u will 1*^ nearer Petersburg than Tokio when the Treaty of Peace is signed.25 words
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Article116 1904-09-09 5 {Echo Special.) Tokio, 2 Sept. —Field Marshal Count Oyama, Cornmander-in-Cliief of the Japanese forces in Manchuria, reports that the enemy were unable to resist the furious attack made by his troops and are retiring towards Liaoyang city. The Japanese left and centre divisions are hotly pursuing the enemy,{Echo Special.) - 116 words
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Article89 1904-09-09 5 Slightly Flooded, but will be Clear of Water in two days. {Echo Special.) Ipoli, o Sept.—The Tronoh mines have been again flooded by a sudden inrush of water, but it is not serious. The pumps are rapidly reducing the water and the mine will be in full{Echo Special.) - 89 words
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Article219 1904-09-09 5 Mr. Cluing Thye Plan lias placed the lighting of his fine new residence at Kelawie, now in course of erection, in the capable hands of the Electrical Department of Messrs Howard), Erskine, Ltd., and we tear that the fittings lie has selected are iiiucli liner than anything in this line219 words
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Article1027 1904-09-09 5 (o Sept.) To-oay there is unbounded joy and rejoicing throughout the length and leadth of tiie great Island Empire and wheresoever the subjects of its enlightened and beneficent Ruler are gathered together. Processions of bright and nippy people, of all ages and both seat's and including all1,027 words
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Article60 1904-09-09 5 The resignations of Mr. V. Page and Towkay Loke Chow Kit, members of the Sanitary Board, Kuala Lumpur, have been accepted by Government. Mr. J. H. M. Robson has been nominated to succeed Mr. Page. A wabnino word may spare us blows! So, all you pirate crews, Just, leave alone60 words
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Article314 1904-09-09 6 —Free Press. A meeting of the Council was held on Friday last, 2nd instant. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g., presided, and there were also present, the Hons. W. Taylor, c.m.g., Colonial Secretary, the Colonial Treasurer, the Attorney-General, the Cofonial Engineer, the Auditor-General, and the Hons.—Free Press. - 314 words
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Article176 1904-09-09 6 The Hongkong Hotel Co. has declared a dividend of 10 per cent for the year ended 30th June. The s.s. Ascot left Chiugwantao, North China, for Durban on the 18th ult. with 1,971 coolies. Russian refugees who have arrived at Tientsin report that the garrison at Port Arthur is living176 words
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Article85 1904-09-09 6 P. Z. Kader Gunny, late cashier of Messrs Logan and Ross, solicitors, was this morning brought up on remand before the second Magistrate, Mr. If. Marriott. Detective Inspector Stenhouse applied foi another postponement as he was not yet ready with the case. Mr. Marriott having agreed85 words
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Article109 1904-09-09 6 Last Saturday morning, Mr. Gan Keng Swee, a well-known Chinese resident of Penang, appeared before Mr. Hereford on a summons issued at the instance of his wife, Tan Suan Tin Neoh, claiming a maintenance allowance of $lOO per mensem. Mr. Adams appeared for the plaintiff and Mr.109 words
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Article206 1904-09-09 6 Ahout 9 p.m. last Saturday there was an outbreak of tire in premises No. 97 King Street, a three-storied building in the occupation of some Chinese. The tire, it appears, originated in the back room of the top storey, the result of an explosion of a burning206 words
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Article133 1904-09-09 6 The Ven’ble Archdeacon W. H. C. Dun*' kerley, who has been in indifferent health of late, has been granted five months’ leave. The appointment of Secretary for Chinese Affairs, S. S. and F. M. S., and Protector of Chinese, S. S., is added to appointments under Sterling Scheme, the salarv133 words
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Article199 1904-09-09 6 Terrible Loss of Life. GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. Action of Penang Chinese. A telegram, dated Amov 3rd September was received here yesterday by chop Ee Soon reporting that there has been great loss of life at Cheaugchewfu and Lumclung, owing to the Leung River overflowing in consequence199 words
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Article335 1904-09-09 6 There has been an epidemic of fever among the Russians at Liaovang. A patient has high fever and then patches appear all over the body. Rather odd, says the Frisco Examiner, that while men are being killed aud mangled by the thousand in the Orient, Rudyard Kipling hasn't been moved335 words
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Article935 1904-09-09 7 Japanese Official Announcement. H. I. J. M’s Consul at Hongkong has supplied the press with the following copy of a telegram received from Baron Komura Following is a statement of the attitude we take regarding the Chefoo incident: The status of China in the present struggle is935 words
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Article122 1904-09-09 7 Alkxieff Moved to Vladivostok to Get Him Our of Kukofatkin’s Way. (Cablmetee Spec ial.) San Francisco, 17 August.—Viceroy Alexielf has arrived at Vladivostok where it is understood he will make his headquarters for some time to come. It is given out that the object of Alexieff’s mission(Cablmetee Spec ial.) - 122 words
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Article80 1904-09-09 7 Ajax and Gouvernaut, which have been withdrawn from the St. Leger, are engaged in the Prix Royal Oak, to lx* decided at Paris on September 18. Both are entered for the Prix du Couseil Municipal on October 19. Government are inviting applications from Chinese Marine Engine Drivers for service in80 words
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Article869 1904-09-09 7 The Gukrila of the Sea. (Sydney Times Special.) The facility with which a few Russian amateur cruisers have, notwithstanding the nominal mastery of the sea held by their antagonists, almost isolated Japan commercially, reduced business in Tokio to a standstill, and carried the hardships(Sydney Times Special.) - 869 words
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Article231 1904-09-09 8 The appointment of Head Nurse, General Hospital, Penang, has been placed under the Sterling Scheme, the salary being .£l5O —£2oo. This is a move in the right direction, and it is to be hoped it is the precursor of a revision of the inducements offered to probationers. The Japanese cruiser231 words
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Article46 1904-09-09 8 (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 5 Sept. —The annual British army manoeuvres, which are of a unique character this year, have commenced by the embarkation and sailing of General French’s force from Southampton to invade East Anglia, where General Methuen commands the defending force.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article148 1904-09-09 8 The Great Victory. {Echo Special.) Tokio, 4 Sept.—A brief wire from Field Marshal Count Oyama, Commander-in-Chief in Manchuria, to military headquarters in Tokio reports that after very severe engage,rnents lasting throughout Friday night, Saturday and Sunday morning lie finally occupied Liaoyang, the rout of Kuropatkin’s army being complete.{Echo Special.) - 148 words
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172 1904-09-09 8 Kuropatkin wires Tsar for six Army Corps. RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT SAID TO PIN ITS FAITH TO OVERWHELMING THE JAPANESE BY MASSING HUG'] ARMY IN MANCHURIA LURING THE WINTER. {Echo Special.) London, 4 Sept. (11.35 p.)— The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Central News Agency wires that{Echo Special.) - 172 words
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Article249 1904-09-09 8 Russians Burn their Stores aud Barracks 'W (Echo Special.) (Supplied by Reuter.) Tokio 4 Sept. Field Marshal Count Oyama, telegraphing ou Saturday, reports that the Russians who were fronting the Japanese left and centre were, on Friday continuing their retreat to the right bank of'W ■- (Echo Special.); (Supplied by Reuter.) - 249 words
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Article117 1904-09-09 8 Details from Russian Sources. 10,000 Casualties in Three Days. (Supplied by lieuler.) London, 5 Sept. —General Sakharoff estimates the Russian casualties on the 31st ult. and Ist inst. at 7,000 and on the 2nd at 3,000. General Kuropatkin wires that it was General Stackelberg’s enforced retirement several(Supplied by lieuler.) - 117 words
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Article1009 1904-09-09 9 (G Sept.) In the very able and interesting Report on the affairs of Penang in 1903, recently tabled in the Legislative Council, many matters of great concern to the community are, as usual, touched upon by the Hon. J. L. Birch, Resident Councillor; but it is very doubtful whether1,009 words
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Article94 1904-09-09 9 The Eastern Times savs a fresh complication has arisen re Poyang Lake. The German Admiral demanded the lease of Poyang Lake for the German Ik-et to use as a place to manoeuvre. The demand was naturally rejected by both the Viceroy and the Governor. The matter was therefore left in94 words
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Article1005 1904-09-09 9 The Hon. the Resident Councillor’s Administration Report for lasf year reached us about three weeks ago, but we had to lay it aside and await a favourable opportunity to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest it, for a glance over the document revealed the fact that fchere1,005 words
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Article25 1904-09-09 10 The annual inspection of the Free School, St. Xavier’s Institution aud the AngloChiucse School commenced to-day. The examining officers arc Mc»sis Hullett aud Bic knell.25 words
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Article92 1904-09-09 10 Very Rich iiarang now being worked. MINE IN FULL WORKING ORDER AGAIN. The reports which were in circulation regarding the flooding of the Tronoli mines turned out. to be grossly exaggerated statements. The flooding only amounted to a stoppage for one day of Nos. 1,3,4 and 692 words
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Article407 1904-09-09 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.') Kuala Kangsar, 4 Sept.—Plang, a small village near Kuala Kangsar, was the scene of a gang robbery, at about 4 p.m. on the 31st August. While the Chinese Farmer of the Sub-Farm, his wife and two servants were asleep, ten Chinese (Kelis) armed with407 words
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Article102 1904-09-09 10 A Tokio despatch to the Shanghai Times states that during the great naval battle of the 10th August, the Japanese battleship Mikasa and cruiser Kasuga lost a number of officers. H. 1. H. Prince Kwachonomiya Hiroyasu and over 50 sailors were wounded on the Mikasa. General Nogi, Commander of the102 words
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Article571 1904-09-09 10 To THE EUITOU OF THE STKA1TS Echo biR, Whether or no a ‘ring’ existed keep up the prices of mutton m Penaiu» hy couLioUmg the supply of sheep and goats to the Straits and 1 .M.S., as suggested by your correspondent Free Trade” in your issue of571 words
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Article87 1904-09-09 10 The construction of the new red beacon for the South Channel, which lias been in the hands of the Penang Foundry Co. Ltd., is now complete and will be placed in position this afternoon. It will be lighted to-morrow night. One month’s rigorous was the magisterial prescription for a Bengallee87 words
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Article961 1904-09-09 11 Waterloo —18th June, 1615. Waterloo was fought on Sunday, 18th June, 1815, between a French army of 71,947 men and 240 guns, under Napoleon, and the British commanded by the Duke of Wellington. The latter, with 67,601 and 156 guns, resisted numerous attacks from about ten in961 words
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Article305 1904-09-09 11 That the Moscow Gazette —no trumpery sheet, but, under its late editor, almost the ,p i:aes” of Russia—should seriously propose that the Russian troop* should imitate Suwarroff, and give no quarter to the Japanese vipers,” is a sad sequel to the Tsai 's peace proposals of a few years ago,305 words
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Article89 1904-09-09 11 ANOTHER JAPANESE VICTORY. (Supplied, by Renter.) London, (i Sept. —Iteuter’s agent at Chefoo wires that a second general assault was made on Port Arthur which continued from the 27th to the 31st. It was repulsed everywhere except at Palungshan, which was effectively occupied by the Japanese. It(Supplied, by Renter.) » - 89 words
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Article48 1904-09-09 11 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, G Sept.—Reuters St. Petersburg correspondent reports that the instructions of the Russian Government to desist from interfering with neutral ships have been successfully conveyed to the privateer Petersburg in South African waters, but no news has been received of the Smolensk.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article25 1904-09-09 11 (Echo Special.) Amoy, •> Sept.—There has been immense loss of life and property at Cheangchew and Lumclieng. Thousands homeless, destitute and starving.(Echo Special.) - 25 words
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Article266 1904-09-09 11 A telegram just received from the manager of Kechau Gold Fields Ltd., reports that during August the mill ran 29 days, crushing 400 tons, yielding 191 ounces smelted gold. A lakii of rupees is being spent 1 y the Government of India lliiu year on the distribution of sound cotton266 words
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Article985 1904-09-09 12 (7 Sept.) Discussing tlie probable after effects of the fall of Port Arthur, of which we shall soon hear, and the defeat of Kuropatkin at Liaoyang, the Kobe Chronicle, in a thoughtful leader, expresses the opinion that the fall of Port Arthur would scarcely be likely of itself985 words
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Article126 1904-09-09 12 Thu Times’ Johannesburg correspondent says the Imperial Government is not prepared to appoint Commissioners to inquire into the Asiatic question. About a score of Chinese storekeepers of Beach Street were this morning fined $5-50 each by Mr. Marriott for keeping tables, trays Ac., and burning Joss papers on the 20th126 words
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Article443 1904-09-09 12 Re Typewriting and Shorthand. Vv k are indebted to Mr. W. JJ Lowther, Principal of the Anglo-Chined School at Ipoh, for a copy of Dougherty’s Shorthand Primer with a communication in which he says “Shorthand and type-writing are now successfully taught in the Anglo-Chinese School at Ipoh.443 words
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Article96 1904-09-09 12 The sailing ship Elbe, Captain fox» sisfership to the Rhine and Rhone of the Nourse line, arrived here from New ork this morning with a cargo of kerosieue con signed to Messrs C. S. Seng A Co. one was previously running from New lork Calcutta taking immigrants for Trinioa and96 words
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Article704 1904-09-09 13 It is our sad duty to-day to record the death of Mr. F. S. B. Gaffney, J )eput v Colonial Engineer, who passed awav at the General Hospital at 7.45 o'clock last night. Deceased had been ailing for some little time before lie went to the704 words
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Article1431 1904-09-09 13 General Kuroki’s Full Report. Russian and Japanese Casualties. General Kuroki furnishes the following further particulars of the battles fought on t he 31st, ultimo aud the following day near Motienliug:— 4he force of the enemy rapidly increased since the middle of last month, towards the end1,431 words
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Article320 1904-09-09 14 think, be obtained by Burma. —Rangoon Times. J.kforc tho annexation of Upper Burma the majority of the Burmese in the districts were satisfied with using the smoky unrefined earth oil, as it was called, for lighting their houses. There is probably hardly a house in tin 1think, be obtained by Burma.—Rangoon Times. - 320 words
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Article26 1904-09-09 14 'J me report of the sinking of the Japanese cruiser Kasuga, in f he bat! le off Fort Arthur on l<Jth ultimo, is denied in Tokio.26 words
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Article398 1904-09-09 14 The China Navigation Co’s str. Chinhua arrived at Shanghai from Chefoo via Kiaotchow on the 20th ult., and from inquiries made on board by a Shanghai Mercury reporter it was found that there is a report current in Kiaotchow that the Russiancruiser Tsarevitch has been torpedoed somewhere398 words
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Article288 1904-09-09 14 Calcutta, 23 August.—ln a suit at the High Court to-day, before Mr. Justice Woodroffe, Mr. Sowtou, of Messrs Sanderson and Co., applied on behalf of two of the defendants in the suit brought by Dr. Gungadin vs. Dr. J. R. Wallace, and the proprietors, publisher and manager of288 words
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Article215 1904-09-09 14 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, <> Sept.-The Standard eulogises the Japanese for the moderation displayed in celebrating the great epoch-making victory at Liaoyang which definitely installed them as one of the great military powers of the world. “For the first time for centuries,” says the Standard, fcmrope has gone(Supplied by Reuter.) - 215 words
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Article250 1904-09-09 14 Contradictory Reports from the Russian Capital. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, fi Sept. —It is announced at St. Petersburg that the Russian forces have succeeded in uniting north of Yentai, where a detachment has been placed to cover the retreat. But it was rumoured late in the evening that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 250 words
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Article128 1904-09-09 15 proposed Great Malayan Dependency. The Times Questions the Wisdom of such a Move. 15 London, 7 Sept. —The Times, in discussing a suggestion to create a Malayan Dependency comprising Burma, the Malay States and the Straits Settlements, remarks that if separation from India were involved in the15 - 128 words
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Article58 1904-09-09 15 The Kinta Mines. We are indebted to the courtesy of the General Managers for the following returns for the month of August:— Output 270 piculs Approximate Valuo $12,000 Water Rent $5,580 Working Expenses $0,500 New Gopeng, Ltd. Output 220 piculs Approximate Value $0,800 Working Expenses $3,300 A58 words
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Article193 1904-09-09 15 It is notified in the Hongkong Government Gazette that llis Excellency the Governor has appointed the llon’ble Sir 11. Spencer Berkeley, Kt., to act as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on the departure of His Honour Sir William Meigh Goodman, Kt„ on leave of absence, aud Mr. Ernest Hamilton193 words
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Article315 1904-09-09 15 Pro Bono Publico writes to Straits Times under date of 5tli inst: “There is now a loud cry for help. It is from the consumers of. opium, who feel deeply the high price of the drug. Thev turn to the Government for help. Will that help be given J315 words
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Article367 1904-09-09 15 “Japan,” says the Singapore Press, has gained her crowning victory of the campaign of 1U04 against her Russian foes. On Sunday morning the entire town of Liaoyang with its last defences fell completely into the hands of Marshal Oyama and bis armies There is no possibility of367 words
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Article393 1904-09-09 15 Ocu London correspondent's budget received bv Gorman liner this morning con- tains the following very interesting reference to Japan's aims and the probable effects of the great victory at Liaoyang and the fall of Port Arthur A Japanese of position has been discussing the situation with a London393 words
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Article25 1904-09-09 15 Mr. A Brereton, Secretary to the Government of In.lia, Public Works Department, Railway Branch, Mired under Ihe 55 veais rule on the 26th ul imo.25 words
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Article361 1904-09-09 16 About 430 yesterday a large number of mourners assembled at the General Hospital in the heavy rain that continued to fall, throughout the afternoon and evening. Conspicuous among them was the Hon. J. K. Birch, Resident Councillor, who appeared visibly affected by the premature demise of361 words
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Article253 1904-09-09 16 OnliY Ifie contraband cargo on th a Helping and Peiping was confiscated the rest ol the cargo was released by the Japanese with the steamers. A wox pest is threatening the Kangarooanders on the top of the troublesome rabbit nuisance. Both need more at tention than has hitherto been given253 words
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Article496 1904-09-09 16 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —Your leader on Education, which appeared in your issue of the 6th instant, is interesting and instructive and provides much food for reflection to those who have the interests of education at heart in this part, of the world.496 words
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702 1904-09-09 16 Tu the Editor of tick Straits Echo. Sm, —On the 13tli August a notice was sent round to the Jesseltou public intimating that a train would leave Jesseltou on the morning of the 15th reachiug Beaufort in the evening of the same day and702 words
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Article49 1904-09-09 16 What is said to be the largest counsel fee for legal work ever known has been paia to Mr. William Cromwell, of the America Bar, who appeared for the French shareholders in the recent Panama He received 5 per cent of the purchase money, making a suuj of £46,000.49 words
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Article147 1904-09-09 17 To The Editor of the Straits Echo. Sib, I’ ve been mucb interested in vour article of yesterday in which there are criticisms of Dougherty's system of teaching shorthand. I’ve a copy of the booklet, and, being a disciple of Pitman, L am in a position to pass an147 words
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Article877 1904-09-09 17 Interesting Story of the Fight ry Captain Ogura, i.j.n. Commander Ogura, f. j. n., who was wounded in the naval battle off Port Arthur on 10th inst. and returned home bv the hospital ship Saikio Mam, and is now in the naval hospital at Sasebo, tells877 words
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Article72 1904-09-09 17 The Japanese have succeeded in raising ih Russian transpi rt St: i jari, suck in the light at Cliejnulpo on t't* Bth February, and she lias been towed to Nagasaki to be docked for repairs. 1 The bulwarks of commerce,’’ said the Minister for External Affairs, N. S. Wales, a!72 words
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Article47 1904-09-09 17 (Supplied by Rent nr.) London,B Sept. —General French's transports and warships have arrived off the Essex coast, near Clacton. Three thousand troops with equipment were landed and in less than an hour scouts were thrown out. General Methuen's defending force is mobilising at ltedhill.(Supplied by Rent nr.) - 47 words
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Article20 1904-09-09 17 (Supidial l if Hauler.) London, 7 Sept. —The strike oT i sea men at Marseilles is over.(Supidial lif Hauler.) - 20 words
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Article133 1904-09-09 17 (Supplied by licvter.J London, 8 Sept.—General Ivnropatkin reports that the hulk of his troops have reached Mukden, where a temporary halt will ho mado'and tlu 1 defences oi the town manned. 1 lie Japanese fore ‘S to the westward constitute the main and onlv menace, but the troops(Supplied by licvter.J - 133 words
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Article78 1904-09-09 17 Japan,” says the Telegraph, has vindicated her claim to recognition as a Great Power.” (Supplied lii/ Until nr.) London, 7 Sept.—The Daily Telegraph says that the recent Japanese triumph at Liaoyang is one of the most extraordinary feats in arms ever performed by any people and stands(Supplied lii/ Until nr.) - 78 words
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Article41 1904-09-09 17 New Commaiidei-m-Chlef, Port Arthur. (Supplied by Heulnr.j London, 7 Sept.—Reuter’s St. Petersburg correspondent wipes that Captain W irren, commanding the Bayun, has been promoted Admiral and replaces Admiral IJkbtomsky in the Chief Command of the Tort Arthur Squadron.(Supplied by Heulnr.j - 41 words
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Article166 1904-09-09 17 11 M. S Forte Puns Them to Larth. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 7 Sept.—Reuter’s'Zanzibar correspondent reports that 11. M. cruiser Forto has deliverthe Tsar’s orders to the privateers 1 Petersburg and Smolensk to immediately desist from interfering wit 1 1 neutral vessels. ihe 1 etersburg and Smolensk(Supplied by Reuter.) - 166 words
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Article51 1904-09-09 18 Biipplted bd Beuter.) London, 8 Bept. —Sir Arthur Nicolson, 11. M’s Ambassador at the Court of the Sultan of Morocco, has been appointed Ambassador at Madrid. Sir Charles Anthony KingHarman, k. o, m.g., Governor of Sierra Leone, has been appointed Governor of Cyprus, where lie is duo on 30th(Biipplted■ bd Beuter.) - 51 words
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Article268 1904-09-09 18 Farewell Ball at Federal Capital. (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 8 Sept.—The farewell ball held in the new Town Hall last night, in honour of Sir W. Nood-Troacher, Resident General, who wilMeavc shortly for Europe, brilliant and successful fimo tio'fr. l%e accommodation in the large and lofty auditorium(Echo Special.) - 268 words
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Article63 1904-09-09 18 On 3»th July, at Segama Estate, Darvel Bay, B. X. 8., the wife of D. Tor Brugge, of a sou. On Ifith August, at Tientsin, the wife of S. P. Mayers, of a son. On 21st August, at Hongkong, the wife of S. E. Green, of a son. On63 words
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Article37 1904-09-09 18 At tlio Presbyterian Church. Singapore, on Soptember Ist, by the Rov. Stephen S. Walkor, M a., Florence Maud (widow of the late G. Teller Maekie. Glasgow) to James Kellar, Chief Engineer Colonial Government steamer Sea Mew.37 words
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Article116 1904-09-09 18 Pknano, Bth Septumuku I IS/ courtesy of the Chartered lla.nlc.) London Demand Bank ...1/10£ 4 months’sight Bank ...1/1 3 Credit ...1/111 3 Documentary ...1/11 5 0 Calcutta. Demand Bank Jts. 142-1 3 days’ sight Private MIA Bombay, Demand Batik 142$ 3 days’ sight Private 144$ Madras, Demand Bank 1421116 words
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Article180 1904-09-09 18 BersawahGold Mine Co., Ld. 5 U Ranh Australian Gobi Min- er ing Co., Xd -a 7 s Redjang fntang Gold Min- ingTJo’.V ?192 50 tni KmknaGfaflMiuiu g Co ff Ud. kt (fully pam) ia IJrnsH, Tin Mining Co., lid. J 4.25 Cheiidanaug Hydraulic Tiu y Mining Co., Ld. Karangan180 words
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Article149 1904-09-09 18 Tin S7G.5O* Gold leaf 79. B. Popper (VV. Coast. 31 bs.soz.)s sellers White Pepper 35 sellers Traug Popper ‘27. —sellers Cloves (picked) out of season Mace BG —sake Mace Pickings 78. —sullen Nutmegs libs 45. sales. C No. 1 0 GO tiam Sugar 2 no stock. Basket 4.—buyers Tapioca149 words
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Obituary73 1904-09-09 18 Deaths. On 21st August, at Shanghai, Austin Richard Thistlethwaito (late of Manila), oldest son of the Rev. R. Thistlethwaito of Preston, Lancashire. 0:r Ist August, at Ware, aged 85, Lydia, widow of Right Rev. G. Smith, l>. D., iirst Bishop of Victoria, Hongkong. On 29t.k August, at Honcjkong, George Mnnington,73 words
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