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Title Section20 1904-09-16 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Voi.2. Penang, Friday, 16th September, 1904. No. 37.20 words
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Article226 1904-09-16 1 BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS Leading Articles r i a' v The War Shall We he Too Lute Russian Warfare < 1 Leaderettes and other Articles: Current Topics:— Rubber Volunteering The War > Currency Affairs The Harbour Scheme The Harfleet Case Marine Insurance The Attacks on Kaiuiuiuru Assessment Study of Law226 words
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Article603 1904-09-16 1 (.0 Sept.) There are always two sides to every question and the other side of the war—for the most part a pessimistic view from a Japanese standpoint—lias been set forth in a series of articles contributed by the well-known war correspondent, Mr. A. (1. Hales, to the London603 words
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Article245 1904-09-16 1 It is rumoured that four big Chinese firms dealing in rice at Rangoon and Maulinein have suspended payment with heavy liabilities. The maintenance case, Tan Swan Tin Neoli vs. Gan Keng Swee, which vv.is bond by Mr. Hereford on Wednesday last and resulted in the defendant being ordere.l to pay245 words
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Article1281 1904-09-16 1 Dk. Locke’s Memorandum. At the last meeting of the Municipal Council it was arranged that Dr. Bocke, who took exception to some of Dr. Park’sproposals,should subtnit a Memorandum on tin» whole question at the next, meeting. Tn conformity with that decision Dr. Locke drew up a t'ery1,281 words
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Advertisement84 1904-09-16 1 ifhe Straits Echo. m m 3 m joptle* satisfies 'everybody, 1 and jnstice alone.—Emerson Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, LI, No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penan»:. PRICE DAII.T, IXM’AL OUTBTATIONS ('2l per annum a Postage Kxtra MAIL HDIfION (Post Free) 15 f UAIt I.IC84 words
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Article642 1904-09-16 2 (From a Correspondent.) Tongkah, 3 Sept.—The plague has left the town for the present although it is still reported from outsidp districts. Dr. Amuer, the resident doctor and health officer, has done all that can be done to suppress this gruesome disease, which will in all probability break out642 words
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Article2681 1904-09-16 2 The Official Inijuiry. I lull Text of the Finding. I I ollowing is a summary of the *1 VeU CapUun Bradley. „f tlw M steamer Hipsang, before a Court of I lield at Shanghai on the 16th ult.: I At 4-20 sun. on the 16th July w2,681 words
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Article228 1904-09-16 4 Madras, 24August.—The Irial uL laniard Hawkins, late manager of the Commercial Bank, Bangalore» Branch, l>egan vesterday evening «before AI r. Justice Boddam and a special jury. The accused was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of a sum of rs. 10,000, given him l>v Mr.228 words
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Article486 1904-09-16 4 Ranynon Times. Considering the friendly relations which have existed for considerably over half a century between the British and Siamese Governments, and the large amount of trade done between. Moulmeiu and the Siamese States of Rahaing and Ziuime, it is a pity the two governments do not doRanynon Times. - 486 words
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Article634 1904-09-16 4 Wk regret to record the death of Mrs. (Jiloo Chill Seng, which occurred last night at her residence. Green Hall. The deceased was a sister of Mr. Teoli Ghee Boon, the popular and energetic station master in Penang, and mother of Ohoo Tit Be, of Oiling Seng Brothers, the well-known634 words
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Article91 1904-09-16 4 (dram Our (hen Corresjunulent.) London, 8 Sept. (4 p.)—My St Petersburg correspondent wires thut it is now known in the Russian capital that Ktiropatkin’s losses in tl»e precipitate retreat from Liaoyang include no less than eighty (80) lieldgims, which, it is stated, the Russians abandoned. The Russians h>sl91 words
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86 1904-09-16 4 {Supplied by Renter.) London, 8 Sept.-—lt is estimated at St, Petersburg that the Russian losses since the first attack on Liaoyang were 30,000. The Mikado and his Army. Reuter’s Tokio correspondent wires that the Krnperor of Japan has telegraphed congratulations to the army on the{Supplied by Renter.) - 86 words
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Article88 1904-09-16 4 Two Japanese cruisers have bombarded Korsakovsk, but no attempt was made to land there, Korsakovsk is the harbour at south end of Saghalieu Islmd where the Japanese cruisers Tsushima and Chitose attacked the Novik on the 20th ultimo resulting in the defeat of the Russian vessel, which88 words
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Article55 1904-09-16 4 Another Open Port (Suj'plied by Reuter.) Loudon, 9 Sept.—lt is telegraphed from Chefoo that China has opened Kinchoufu, between Peking and Newell wan g to the trade of the world. j Kinchoufu is a port in Manchuria, m the province of Liaotung, 00 miles N. of Newellwang, accessible to(Suj'plied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article35 1904-09-16 4 Fatal Explosion at Portsmouth. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9 Sept.— Three men were killed and two injured by an explosion of a breech-loading in. gHii on board the gunboat Conic at Portsmouth.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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(10 Sept.) Current Topics.
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Article96 1904-09-16 5 By the Negapatam mail to-day we received from Messrs Lewis and Peat a very interesting 1 report of rubber sales held in London on 19th ultimo, from which we gather that Straits rubber (biscuit, half pale and half dark) marked Bukit Rajah fetched no less than ss. 7}d. per96 words
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Article325 1904-09-16 5 Sin Matthew Nathan, the Governor of Hongkong, takes a keen inter- est in voluntering and with a view to strengthen the volunteer force he has issued a notification reading:— With a view to increasing as far as possible the Force available for the Defence of the Colony 'in case325 words
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Article549 1904-09-16 5 Ur to J o’clock this afternoon there were no tidings from Field Marshal Oyama. has been given out in Tokio since Monday last when it was officially reported that the Japanese had taken Liaoyang and that hot engagements were being fought with Kuropatkin’s rearguard. Meanwhile scrappy and rather549 words
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Article81 1904-09-16 5 General van Heutsz, the newly appointed Governor-General of Netherlands India, and his wife were received by the Queen at Het Loo on 13th August and stayed at the Palace several days. Some facts concerning Rubber Planting in the Malay States may be gathered from the article’by Mr. George Deas in81 words
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Article581 1904-09-16 5 lx view of Iteuter's message published in another part of tiiis issue, stating that the Home Secretary has appointed a Committee of Enquiry to investigate the Adolf Beck case of mistaken identity, the following from recent London exchanges will bo of interest:— On the evening of Dec.581 words
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Article43 1904-09-16 5 A Reuters telegram from New York states that H. M. cruiser Tribune has annexed Aves island, and lias hoisted the British flag there. Aves Island is a small lurren islet in the cast of the Caribbean Sea, 1 K) uiileo west of Dominica.43 words
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Article257 1904-09-16 6 Interesting Progress Report. A meeting of the Directors of the Penang Jlills Railway Company Ltd. was held on Thursday, at which the present position of the Company was discussed and fully commented upon. It was decided that in view of the delay in the construction of the257 words
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Article296 1904-09-16 6 Alleged Criminal Breach of Trust. Osman, lately bill collector to Messrs Kennedy A Co., was charged yesterday before Mr. Marriott with criminal breach of trust with respect to about .52,000 belonging to Noordin Estate, on or about the 29th ult. Mr. Munison Allan prosecuted and Mr. Thornton appeared296 words
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Article41 1904-09-16 6 Mr. C. W. Anderson, Resident Engineer of the Penang Pier, is temporarily acting as Deputy Colonial Eugineer, vice Mr. Gaffney deceased. The Senior Superintendent of Works, Mr. May, is now at Singapore and it is thought lie may be appointed D.C.E.41 words
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Article546 1904-09-16 6 To The Editor of thk Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —The criticisms of Dougherty’s Shorthand by your experts, which were incorporated in your editorial of September 7th, seem to be based on quite novel arguments. 1. You say Dougherty 1 s system does not afford sufficient mental exercise546 words
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Article61 1904-09-16 6 El Paso, Tex., July 21. —Officials of the Chinese Commercial Steamship Company have received a concession for the establishment of a Chinese colony on the southern coast of Mexico. Lyman Mowrv, of San Francisco, has charge of these arrangements, which contemplate bringing over Chinese of all61 words
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Article2449 1904-09-16 6 Ordinary Meeting. The ordinary fortnightly meetrog oflk Municipal Commissioners was held in 'IWu Hall on the 9th ms.aut Messrs J. W. Hallifax (President) V n Adams, Quail Beng Kee, Cheah Tek TW Dr. P. V. Locke and Mr. R. P. PhillmJ (Secretary) and Dr. Park (Health Officer}. Ihe2,449 words
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Article86 1904-09-16 7 An interesting discussion regarding the proposed Victoria Memorial Hall and the conversion of the Singapore Town Hall into a theatre took place in the Council Chamber last Thursday under the presidencyof H. E. the Governor. The meeting approved the plans of the Committee of the Memorial Hall, and the work86 words
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Article512 1904-09-16 8 Sir W. Hood Treacher. Speeches at the Ball. (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 9 Sept. —Mr. Belfield, Acting Resident of Perak, in proposing the toast His Majesty the «King,” said they had met together to do honour to an officer who had spent the best years of his life in meritorious(Echo Special.) - 512 words
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Article99 1904-09-16 8 Kuropatkin’s Retreat. Ingenious Excuses for Defeat. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 10 Sept.—Reuter’s correspondent at Mukden wires that the Russian retreat has been safely accomplished. The Japanese failed to utilize thoroughly the Russians’ serious plight. The Japanese were probably fagged out. The accumulation of wounded between Liaoyang and Mukden(Supplied by Renter.) - 99 words
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Article44 1904-09-16 8 Sir William's Successor. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 10 Sept. —Sir William Hood-Treacher has arrived here en routti home. The Hon. W. T. Taylor, Colonial Secretary, who succeeds Sir William as Resident-General of the Federated States, leaves here on Monday for the Federal capital.(Echo Special.) - 44 words
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Article30 1904-09-16 8 Inspector Harfleet Dismissed. {Echo Special.) Singapore, 10 Sept. —Sanitary Inspector liar fleet has been dismissed the Municipal Service for bribery. This case has already been fully reported.{Echo Special.) - 30 words
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(12 Sept.) Current Topics.
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Article203 1904-09-16 8 'inlays Gazette contains an Order by the Governor -in Council re 2nd October, 100* wind, prohSZ exportation of Strait» Dollar» fro! Colony. The Perak, Selangor, Ne» r i Sembilan and Pahang Government» ha\<3 issued notifications, dated H>th Sept, reading Under the powers vested in linn by section 4203 words
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Article368 1904-09-16 8 So there has been a change of front at home, and doubts are now expressed respecting the outcome of the campaigu. That is what Reuter’s agent reported to-day, and the pessimism to which he refers is, presumably, due to reports reaching London to the effect that Oyauia failed368 words
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Article214 1904-09-16 9 At the half-yearly special general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce which will be held on 22nd inst., the following resolutions regarding the Harbour Improvement Scheme will be submitted for approval: “That the Chamber,, disapproves of the proposed Harbour Scheme as detailed iu Mr, Matthews’Report dated214 words
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Article198 1904-09-16 9 At the last fortnightly meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commission, the President, Mr. E. G. Brodrick, explained that San it- ary Inspector Harfleet had been charged with receiving bribes from certain persons in bis district as a compensation for bis not prosecuting them for having tiltby premises198 words
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Article37 1904-09-16 9 Mr. p. j. Sproule, Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court, will leave for Singapore on jjjouuay, where lie assumes duty as second ■“"Hfwtrate. Mr. G. Teeling will, we under- Wd, attend to the duties of Mr. Sproule s department.37 words
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Article331 1904-09-16 9 (Fiom Our Oxen Correspondent*.) Kuala Kangsar, 8 Sept.—Four Malavs 10m Lenggong, after selling buffaloes at ©/or* 01 were re turning to Lenggong with when they were set upon by four linese lobbers armed with short swords J. vers. They attacked the unfortunate Malays when they were at the331 words
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Article312 1904-09-16 9 The London correspondent of the Liverpool Daily Post writes:—“l understand that negociatious have been initiated by the Chinese Government with two British shipbuilding firms of distinction with a view to placing important contracts for the construction of warships. What is more, China having a sufficiency of money has actually offered312 words
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Article119 1904-09-16 9 About six weeks ago the Colombo Observer blew its horn very loudly because the product of a Ceylon rubber estate had fetched os. -hi. (for fine biscuit in London,* while a rise of 2d. on this was achieved on sth August. That is, Ceylon rubber had gone up to119 words
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Article261 1904-09-16 9 (From Our Correnjyowlent.) 1 aiding, 11 September.—The annual shoot lietween Taiping, I poll and Selangor is now on and is causing no little excitement. Taiping on the first day carried oft the honours. Captian Barrett, Adjutant, M. S. G., made the top score of lit points and261 words
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Article243 1904-09-16 9 It is officially reported that the beacons which formerly marked the fairwav over Muara Inner Bar, N. W. Coast of Borneo, have disappeared. Father Morgan, a priest of Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, has liegun the erection of high towers for his new system of wireless telegraphy. The system involves the use of243 words
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Article246 1904-09-16 10 Pear Sir,' —1 was much interested in Stenographer’s letter relating to Dougherty’s Brief Shorthand, which appeared in the Edio of Bth September. Please allow me to say that I have studied both Pitman and Dougherty in the Ipoh School, and I think without doubt our class is making better246 words
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Article353 1904-09-16 10 To Tim Editor or the Straits Echo. Dear Sir,-—Referring to the letter on shorthand published in yOur issue of 101 h ilist., allow me to submit the following iuforniiition for the benefit of those interested in this subject, in as far as Pitman's syst em353 words
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Article996 1904-09-16 10 What will the Aftermath be r To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —The news received from Reuter on Saturday that the 70th battalion of the Japanese Army—or a battalion of 70 or 700, it doesn’t matter which—had been nearly wiped-out by the explosion of996 words
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Article469 1904-09-16 10 A Pleasant Function. Suffolk House, Ayer Etam Road, the well-kuown residence of Mr. M. N. Noordiu, sou of the late Mr. Noordin, Penaug, presented a beautiful and animated appearance on Saturday night. The palatial apartments had been artistically decorated with evergreens aud rare foliage, and469 words
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Article146 1904-09-16 11 .—China Mail. Another City Raided. A Canton dispatch states that on the 4th inst., as a large band of Kwangsi insurgents were passing the city of Ts'ieuchiaughsien on their way southwards from Ch'ingyuanfu, eu route to Sz'enfu, the officials of Ts'ieuchiaughsien were so completely taken by surprise that.—China Mail. - 146 words
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Article282 1904-09-16 11 The notifications by which the port of Macao was declared to lie infected on account of cholera, and Hongkong on account of bubonic plague, have been withdrawn. J. Baldock, Lance-Corporal of the Manchester Regiment, Singapore, was yesterday arrested by the Penang Police, charged with deserting the force in February last.282 words
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Article134 1904-09-16 11 (Echo Special.) lokio, 11 Sept.—Field Marshal Uyama has reported by wire to Army Headquarters here that the liat Army, under Kuroki, occupied l entai colliery and Yumentza hill after heavy fighting lasting throughout the 4th and sth inst. Believed the enemy’s main force retired north of guin River.(Echo Special.) - 134 words
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Article289 1904-09-16 11 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 12 Sept.—The Times correspondent with the Japanese left wing states that the spoils of war secured by the Japanese at Liaoyang were quite insignificant. The Japanese were unable to secure any locomotives which were urgently needed. There was nothing strategically excellent in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 289 words
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Article83 1904-09-16 11 Her Achievements Shatter Time-worn Theories. (Supplied Ihj Renit-r.) London, 10 Sept.—The Standard says that European thought has decided for many centuries past tlmt true civilization could not, unless ol Christian, Greek or Roman origin. Ihe career of Japan has, however, demonstrated that this is a fallacy and it,(Supplied Ihj Renit-r.) – - 83 words
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Article41 1904-09-16 11 Anglu-Tibetan Treaty Signal (Supplied In Renter. lioudon, IO Sept. limit i cm respondent at Lliassa win.-; thal lie of a treaty with the Tibetan Government have been tieccssfully concluded and (he Tnaiy was signed at Lliassa on the <th September.(Supplied In/ Renter.) - 41 words
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Article78 1904-09-16 11 Treasury Cheque Forged for Over .-2,000 (Echo Sjieriol.) Singapore, 12 Sept.—A slight sensation has been created owing to it having leaked out that Government has been cheated by a daring forger. It is stated that an official cheque from the Treasury f0r.52.850 was presented and cashed at the Charteied(Echo Sjieriol.) - 78 words
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(13 Sept.) Current Topics.
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Article165 1904-09-16 12 The Singapore Times is informed by a local importing Arm that it has received the following letter from the home office in regard to marine insurance:— We beg leave to advise you that we have to-day arranged witli Lloyds to insure future shipments to ‘list December 1904 against165 words
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Article388 1904-09-16 12 Admiual Kamimura’s early failures to catch the Vostok raiders have had some very unpleasant results for his family in Tokio, while he has himself been made a target for very hostile criticism. His son had to leave the private school he was attending owing to the388 words
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Article315 1904-09-16 12 With reference to the appointment of an Assistant Assessment Officer, a ratepayer writes to a southern contemporary The Municipal advertisement inviting applications for the appointment of an Assistant Assessment Officer is giving rise to some comment' as to the best method of tilling it to the advantage of both315 words
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Article177 1904-09-16 12 The valuable town properly, No. 14, Malay Street, sold at auction yesterday by Mr. J. R. Me Far lane, realised .*524,200, which may l>e considered a very good price taking into account the present tightness of the money market. The following promotions and transfers in the Civil Service are gazetted177 words
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Article199 1904-09-16 12 Demanded Illegal Gratificatihv Kai Siu g h, Sikh Lance oSSJSx .07, attached to the Leith Street, Statim was charged this morning before Mr with accepting, yesterday, three illegal gratification from Mira Mvdin siding at Chulia Street. The prosecution, conducted by Detective Inspector Steuhouse, showed that the d*199 words
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Article547 1904-09-16 12 Great Find in South Africa. Phenomenal Yields. Ik certain circumstantial reports just published in the African Review prove correct, there is every probability that the Straits will soon have to reckon with the Transvaal as a potent factor in the world’s tin market. At any rate there547 words
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Article519 1904-09-16 13 (From Our Own Correspondents.) Taiping, 11 September,—The Perak Ladies Kifle Association held their annual shoot on Saturday evening and Mrs. Kemplen secured the first prize with Mrs. Tate second. Mr. K. F. Stainer, the Head Master of the Central School, goes on three months leave on the 15th instant.519 words
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Article359 1904-09-16 13 A Correction. To iue Editor of tiik Straits El ho. IR ’~lt appears from your issue of the l July that one of your correspondents imagines 1 was placed in the 3rd Class in eXiUn )€cause was “in poor t S n lU i as am aware that359 words
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848 1904-09-16 13 Admiral Kamimura Interviewed. Vice-Admiral Kamimura, Counnauder-in-Chief of the 2nd Squadron, has returned to Sasebo on duty. While staying at Yamainoto's hotel there he was good enough to give the Kol»e Shimbuu s coiiespondeut the following story On the correspondent being shown to t he848 words
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Article21 1904-09-16 13 Dr. Elierle, of the American army, has discovered in the Philippines the microbe of deugue fever which be lias uumed plusuiueUi.21 words
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628 1904-09-16 14 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —In view of the Municipal Commissioners’ application to the Governor in Council to extend the Municipal Limits of Penang, it will perhaps be of interest to the public to learn something of the trend of opinion among628 words
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Article521 1904-09-16 14 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, 1 shall be glad if you allow me to say a few words in your paper regarding Stenographer’s letter criticising Dougherty’s Brief Shorthand Primer, which appeared in the Echo of Sept. Bth. He says, There are too many hooks and circles,521 words
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Article93 1904-09-16 14 We hear that the Tronoh Mines Ltd. has declared a dividend of 2s per share payable in London on 22nd instant. The following appointments are gazetted with effect from to-day, 13th :—The Hon. W. T. Taylor, c.m.g., Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, to be acting Resi-dent-General, Federated Malay States. The Hon.93 words
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Article135 1904-09-16 14 (Echo Special.) Tok.o, 12 Sept. An official report given out m Tokio states that the Japanese army in Man cimria has found two varieties of dumdum bullets among the am munition captured at Liaoyan* 1 hey resemble the bullets for the cartridges used for Russian rifles of the(Echo Special.) - 135 words
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Article73 1904-09-16 14 Japanese Restrictions Criticised. London, 12 Sept.—The Daily Telegraph severely criticises the restrictions imposed by the Japanese on war correspondents and military attaches, which it characterises as a profound political error. It declares that the sincere sympathy of the West, is not encouraged by such superfluous evidence of distrust.73 words
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178 1904-09-16 14 (Supplied by llcutcr.) London, 12 Sept. —The Holy Synod has ordered special prayers on Sundays and Feast Days throughout the Russian Empire, beseeching heavenly aid for the Russian army fighting a cruel enemy, full of guile. [This is the sort of claptrap with(Supplied by llcutcr.) - 178 words
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Article28 1904-09-16 14 (Echo Special.) Singapore, 13 Sept It is star here that Mr. Chung Thye Phm« hid of $135,000 per mensem for tu Selangor General Farms has accepted.(Echo Special.) - 28 words
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Article32 1904-09-16 15 About to Appoint a Governor for Manchuria. (Supplied bij Reuter.) London, 12 Sept.—Reuter’s Tokio correspondent mentions that General Nasegawa, commanding the Imperial Guards, will probably be appointed Governor of Manchuria-(Supplied bij Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article137 1904-09-16 15 Cheek (Deli Courant Service.) The Hague (via Batavia) 7 Sept. —The Petersburg Novoye Vremya in an editorial suggests that England and Russia ought to be able to arrange an agreement by which Russia would be allowed to establish a naval station between Suez and Vladivostok, Russia as a <juid pro(Deli Courant Service.) - 137 words
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Article115 1904-09-16 15 Monster Petition to Government. 15 Singapore, 1.3 Sept.—Tan Tek Soon, the distinguished scholar and giftt'd author, lias headed a poti tion which is to be sent in to the Governor pray::.g Mis Excellency to avail himself of the present opportunity afforded by the new agreement with the Opium Farmer,15 - 115 words
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Article167 1904-09-16 15 Big Hole in the Revenue. 4 Great Reduction of Rent. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 13 Sept. —The Opium Farmers appeal to Government for a reduction of the lease of the Opium and Spirit Farms —for which he agreed to pay $470,000 per mensem for three years as from the(Echo Special.) - 167 words
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Article22 1904-09-16 15 (Echo Special.) Singapore, 13 Sept.—The Ham-burg-America liner Hellas arrived at Singapore yesterday with eightysix tons of ammunition for the Chinese Government(Echo Special.) - 22 words
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Article29 1904-09-16 15 (Deli Courant Service.) The Hague (via Batavia) 8 September.—The proposal is made by the Dutch Government to introduce the salt monopoly on the East Coast of Sumatra.(Deli Courant Service.) - 29 words
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Article287 1904-09-16 15 Replying to a reference from tbe Government of Bengal on the subject of a proposal by the Government of India to replace the copper coinage now in use in India by bronze coins, the Committee of the Bengal Clumber of Commerce have expressed their agreement with the Government of India287 words
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Article266 1904-09-16 15 (From a Correspondent.) Jesselton. *2S August.—ln no part of this vast island have the departmental changes been so rapid as on the West coast, ami especially in Jesselton district, also called Api-api. ,Mr. Woolly, late Revenue Collector and present District Officer, has created a good deal of266 words
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Article200 1904-09-16 15 It is stated that owners of houses on Wakoff lands have decided to appoint Trustees for the management of the Kapitun Kling Mosque, lxjcause they fear tiiat the Trusts will be taken over by the Government in accordance with the suggestions of the Commission ot Inquiry. The200 words
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Article113 1904-09-16 15 Mk. J. R. Brazier, Commissioner of Customs at Kowloon, Hongkong, has l>eeu appointed General Manager in China of the South African Lalxmr Emigration Agency. He has been seconded from the Customs Service for the purpose. Policeman Whats the use of ringing your gong after you have run over the man113 words
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Article878 1904-09-16 16 Shall we be too late {l4 Sept.) The Straits Government is acquiring, under the Acquisition of Land Ordinance, 10 acres of land in Singapore for the construction of filter beds for its very inadequate water supply, and 180 acres for the construction of a pumping station, filter beds, service reservoir878 words
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Article123 1904-09-16 16 Syed Husain Moulaua, who was reported to have gone to India, returned here by the mail. The Muslim community have, we hear, decided to appoint him in place of Hajee Md. Sail id Effeudi as Town Kali. The community, it is said, is of opinion that123 words
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Article142 1904-09-16 16 Biusk Work in North China. Recruiting of coolies in the north for service in the South African mines goes briskly on, and there are several vessels on the berth, some ready and some preparing to engage in the emigration work. The Tweedale left Chinwautao on the 30th ult.142 words
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Article1148 1904-09-16 16 To the Editor op tub Straits Ecuo. Sib,—Plantiug enterprises in Malav«i. are m a very deplorable state, and vet fl“ countries m the world offer brighter nr pects or more profitable ll is neither the want of grit or capital on a. partot pioneers that tend to1,148 words
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Article901 1904-09-16 17 To the Editor op the Straits Kcho. Dear Sir, —I have been much interested m the correspondence on Shorthand appearing almost, daily in the Echo and as a British subject, «and grateful for the incomparable privilege, I consider it my duty to the Empire to protest against any attempt901 words
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Article540 1904-09-16 17 Petition to the Governor. Following is the full text of the petition to Government referred to in the ‘special from Singapore, published iu our last issue:— To His Excellency Sir John Anderaon, E. c. M. 0., Governor and Comiaander-in-Ghief, Straits Settlements. The humble petition of the undersigned540 words
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Article26 1904-09-16 17 Strange how dumb the great Russian strategist is concerning the latest dum-dum revelations. Silence, in such matters, can ouly lie regarded iu the light of couseuL26 words
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Article295 1904-09-16 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Rangoon, 8 Sept. —The weather is still verv wet, heavy showers are frequent. A "slight sensation was caused in tlie Sessions Court the other day when an Armenian named (Jatchick, arrested ior stealing a bicycle, demanded that each of the jurymen should be searched, as295 words
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Article288 1904-09-16 18 Tin Mining. The Kuala Lipis correspondent of Straits Times reports that a new Company called the Gapis aud Sempaui Syndicate has been formed to carry on tin mining operations in the Raub district. Mr. B. F. Boerma is the Managing Director with head-quarters at Tims. The Syndicate has acquired288 words
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Article1628 1904-09-16 18 An interesting article is contributed to the Straits Chinese Magazine by the Rev. W. Murray, m. a., in which he describes a bicycle trip round our beautiful tropical island in most complimentary terms. He begius by outlining the advantage afforded by a bicycle in comparison with a1,628 words
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Article783 1904-09-16 19 tom Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, 2 Sept.—A shocking tragedy occurred on the 28th ult A Chinese boy, aged Id years, and a younger brother were engaged cleaning an empty boiler at Markwald and Co.’s ricemill. This boiler was connected with one in use, and while the elder brother, Ah783 words
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Article784 1904-09-16 19 On a China Coaster Interior of Stateroom. Male Passenger:—Boy Boy!! Boy Boy:—Yes. sir. M. P.: —What time I eonieaboard last night!' Bov :—No savee, sampan man talkee 12 o’clock; steward talkee 3 o’clock. M. P.: —Was there any wet last night Bov .—Yes. sir, ten dollars fifty cents and784 words
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Article122 1904-09-16 19 Mr. U. Scott, District Officer, the 1 findings, will shortly proceed on leave to Hongkong. During his absence Mr. Marriott, Second Magistrate, Penang, and Mr. H. G. Sorwar, Sheriff, Supreme Court, will conjointly act for him. Zoological: Yes, a specimen of the lieuclicomlier (loafer vnltjari*) has 1 >eei» discovered in122 words
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Article681 1904-09-16 20 (/•> London. 13th Sept.—Field Marshal Oyama reports that two kinds of dum-dum lmllets have been found among- the Russian ammunition captured at Liaoyaug.— Reuter.] The Uncling of dum-dum bullets amoifgst the Russian ammunition captured by the Japanese at Liaoyaug, as reported in an exclusive to this journal a681 words
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Article196 1904-09-16 20 The teaching and the studv of Law in all its branches is to be the work of the new School of Law, for which a charter is now being sought, says the Madras Mail. The governing body is fo be a President and Council, consisting of thirty'196 words
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Article618 1904-09-16 20 The recent legal proceedings at Shanghai respecting the collision between the Chinese cruiser Kwang Tai and the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of India serves once more to direct attention to the irregular methods that too frequently prevail at foreign ports in the arrangements made for the provision of618 words
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Article120 1904-09-16 20 Mr. Yeow Pong, Chinese Police Court. Penang, has been appoiutea Registration Clerk, Chinese Protectorate, vice Mr. Li Sy Kan. The British India Company’s steamship Avoca will leave Bombay on September with the 4th Dragoon Guard and Head-quarter, of the let Norfolk Reg' inent for South Africa, aud No. o 3120 words
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Article204 1904-09-16 21 (From Our Correspondent.) Bangkok, 1 Sept. —His Koval Highness Prince Damrong, Minister of the Interior, Siam, is on a tour round tlie Eastern States of Siamese Malaya. He was met at Singora bv His Excellency the High Commissioner, Moiithon Puket, who it will be remembered is travelling overland204 words
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Article351 1904-09-16 21 (From a Correspondent.) Taiping, 13 Sept.—The third day’s shoot came off yesterday at the Riffe Range at 6.30 p.in., when teams of Taipiug, Jpoli and Tapah shot for the Challenge Shield presented by Mr. Douglas Osborne. The ranges were 200, 500 and 000 yards respectively, aud after351 words
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Article25 1904-09-16 21 The Calcutta Statesman’s London correspondent cables that M. de Plehve’s assassin •As escaped from prison in St. Petersburg W le assistance of two Nihilists disguisgeudiirmes.25 words
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Article452 1904-09-16 21 Marriage of Mr. Joseph Gawthornc. A Brilliant Assemblage. A brilliant and fashionable gathering assembled at the Chapel in Farquhar Street evening of the 24th Sept, the occasion of the marriage ot Mr. Joseph Hawthorne to Miss ti I,e Hwroughfare approaching ie Chapel presented a scene of great452 words
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Article140 1904-09-16 21 Last Tuesday, at Batu Hajah, Mr. A. M. Pouutnev, of the Chinese Protectorate, was married to Miss N. Cooke. Mr. Clayton «rave the bride away and Mr. David was best man. Chunchuses, or as they are known in the north, Hung-hutzses, literally Redbeards, are generally considered a lawless collection of140 words
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Article2281 1904-09-16 21 Trade Report for hast Year. The annual report ou the trade,of the Colony for 1903 is signed by Mr. A. Stuart and is published in the last issue of the Government Gazette. It is an elaborate aud instructive document, and from which we cull the following items of2,281 words
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Article97 1904-09-16 22 We record, with great regret, the dcatl l of Mr. Fong Jit Seng, which occurred aboui 7.50 yesterday evening at his residence m Maxwell Road. The deceased, it will remembered, has been clerk to Aylesbury and Garland, Ipoh. bn s *5 years and was97 words
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Article864 1904-09-16 23 To the Editor of ti:e Straits Ecuo. Dear Sir, W ill you please lie good enough to publish the accompanying reply 'which I received from the General Manager, F. M. S. Railways, anent the Car Question which I hope will allay the irritation felt amongst the864 words
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454 1904-09-16 23 To niK Editor of tub Struts Kcuo. Dear Sir, —Mav 1 ask that you favour me with space to draw the attention of the general public to a most, interesting paragraph in Lloyd’s List and Shipping Gazette of 19th August reading as follows The Merc’at it.454 words
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Article471 1904-09-16 23 {Rangoon Times, HO Aug.) We do not know if the Burma Government is satisfied with its present system of issuing licenses for the sale of opium ill this province. An alteration was made iu Sir Frederick Fryer’s time, when it was said that the Adiniuistration, with{Rangoon Times, HO Aug.) - 471 words
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Article54 1904-09-16 23 In the case of Mr. Liin Kean Thong vt. Messrs Liin Pee and Teow Teow Clieaug, of which mention was made in our issue of the 14th hist the prosecutor was fined $25, which was ordered to Ik* paid to the defendants, «10 and *l5 reflectively, as the Magistrate thought54 words
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Article656 1904-09-16 24 Who has not heard of the ideal newspaper or of the many cranks who have fondly lira)ginod that if they could only get the opportunity to edit a newspaper they would astonish the world with their erudite knowledge and lucubrations. Who does not remember the “perfect" newspaper656 words
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Article179 1904-09-16 24 More About Dum-dums. {Supplied hi/ Reuter.) London, 14 Sept. —Correspondents of the Daily Telegraph who were formerly with both the Japanese and Russian armies at Liaovanc: declare that there is evidence of the Russians using Dum-dum bullets. In the original the word before evidence is ?/>•, it may{Supplied hi/ Reuter.) - 179 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article68 1904-09-16 24 On Ist September, at Hongkong, the wife of C. W. Campbell. «H. B. M. Consul-General. Canton, of a daughter. On 2»>th August, at Killing. China, the wife of Rowland R. Wadi*, of a sou. At Taiping, on lltli Sept., the wife of Mr. I). J. White, Registrar of Vehicles,68 words
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Article123 1904-09-16 24 Penang, 16th Sectemukk fHy court,* 1 ij of the Chartered /tank.) London Demand Rank ...1/lUij 1 months'sight Bank ...1 11 3 (’red it ...1/11J 3 Documentary ...1/11 a, Calcutta, Demand Bank Us. 142 3 days’ sight Private 144 Bombay, Demand Bank 142 3 days’ sight Private 144 Madi •as,123 words
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Article187 1904-09-16 24 Bersawah Gold Mine Co., Ld SI", n Raul. Australian j,;,,. U iur Co. M. 5 «.50 bum, Red ping Leiiong Gold Min- y 9 nig Co., Tid SlQ> Rad ana G old Mining Co„Ltd! (fully paid) ]<» llnisel, Tin Mining Co.. U. 4.25 dyer, Cheudanaug Hydraulic Tin 9 Mining187 words
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Article164 1904-09-16 24 Tin 77.25 buyers Gold leaf 79. B. Pepper (VV. Coast 311>5.50/,.)$ 24. —buyers White Pepper 36. —sellers Trang Pepper out of seasou Cloves (picked) oat of season Mace 90 —sellers Mace Pickings 81. —sates Nutmegs 110 s 50. —sellers r No. 1 6 GO mm Sugar 2 no stock.164 words
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Obituary48 1904-09-16 24 Deaths. On 25th July, at Baden-Baden, Orange River Colony, Farleigli. youngest son of S. Gilfillau, Hampstead aged 28. On 27th August, at Shanghai. Charles James Ashley, aged 69 years. At the General Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on t»th September 11*01. Reginald Angus IJain, aged 3 voh’-s and It* months.48 words
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Advertisement1268 1904-09-16 25 Advertisements. By Order of the President. A Tale of the Transvaal. N When war was inevitable, and the niajoritv of British subjects had left the Transvaal, those who ''still remained were put over the border with the exception of a favoured few, and one of the latter was Mr. Henrv1,268 words
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