The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 21 October 1904
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Title Section20 1904-10-21 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 515 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 2. Penang, Friday, 2ist October, 1904. N0..^2.20 words
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Article205 1904-10-21 1 r y■• Births, Marriages, Deaths: Leading Articles: Johore’s Blot 1 Straits Medickl College x n 'J’lie Water Tangle Banzai! The Rubber Industry Excelsior! Malay States Railway The Gambling Order \j -*> Farming Difficulties > Leaderettes and other Articles: L /)i vl A Current Topics:— Pope of the Press Our205 words
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Advertisement185 1904-10-21 1 I Y TO LET. t» 1 1 i THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION 1 f r~ X r'> v TTS 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 all185 words
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Article859 1904-10-21 1 Johore’s Blot (14 Oct.) Why Not Erase It? Public opinion among all classes of the community on the latest move by the Straits Government regarding its servants and the Johore gambling hells —as contained in an Echo special in Wednesday’s issue—is of a decidedly favourable and satisfactory nature. In not859 words
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Article677 1904-10-21 1 Notes from the Camp Mr. Evans Leaving. A Deputation from North China. FIRST “CHINESE-WON OOI.IC (From (Jar Own Correspondent.) East Rand, Sept.— l have just heard from a very reliable source that. Air. Evans, the erstwhile Protector of Chinese in the Straits Settlements, but who is677 words
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Advertisement84 1904-10-21 1 The Straits Echo. TST m} SSJB jartice satisfies everybody, and justice alone.—Emerson Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Mondays.) CRITERION PRESS, Ed., No. 220-232, Bead) Street., Penang. PRIOR: .y DAILY, LOCAL y t'li per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL KIHTION (Post Free) 15 CAULK ADDItKMM: “E c h o—P84 words
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Article292 1904-10-21 2 Belvoir - (By Belvoir). Notwithstanding the threatening aspect of the sky and the fine drenching rain that fell throughout the afternoon, no fewer than seventeen members of the Penang Hunt Club turned up at Dato Kramat gardens to see whatfcsport was offering. At five o’clock punctually the word was given292 words
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Article190 1904-10-21 2 The half-yearly meeting of the Mount Bischoff Tin-mining Company was held recently. The reports presented were very satisfactory. The Directors’ report stated that during the six months ended 30th June £27,000 had been paid in dividends and «£l,OOO added to the reserve fund. We learn by the mail which arrived190 words
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Article267 1904-10-21 2 Oyama’s Despatches. (Echo Special.) Tokio, 14 October. —Field Marshal Oyama reports that near Pensihu the enemy’s counterattacks were repulsed on all sides On AVednesday the Japanese right army sent one detachment to Sliikiaotze, eight miles north of Fensilm, to cut off the enemy’s retreat. The central and left(Echo Special.) - 267 words
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Article59 1904-10-21 2 $71,000 Required. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 14 Oct. —Mr. Tan Jiak Kim has issued a circular letter requesting contributions from non-Europeans for the Straits Medical College. The sum of §71,000 is required. The Government agrees to pay $18,200 annually for salaries and upkeep if M i'. Tan Jiak(Echo Special.) - 59 words
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Article628 1904-10-21 2 The Manila Cableuews sagclv l-Pn^Ti I f I he present tactics continue m Man i" the only thing that can aave theT? I"** 1 army is to abolish the flanks. ItUSB,IiUI Ust Tuesday Victor Blaine, 1,,,,.™ O the J. rend, steamer U Seyne, was *I,WO. m. m default, suffer three628 words
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Article666 1904-10-21 3 (/•> Oct.) In Sight at Last! A Straits Medical College at last in sight! This is the only possible reading of yesterday’s 'special’ from our Singapore correspondent stating that the Moil. lan Jink Mini, the well-known and universally-respected Chinese member of the Legislative Council, had issued a666 words
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Article320 1904-10-21 3 Whilk Peiiangites are talking and expostulating and Penang Editors are engaged in wading through voluminous reports, piles of letters, and various authorities bearing on the water supply. other Eastern eities are up and doing. We recorded the fact the other day that the Rangoon Municipality is engaged320 words
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Article91 1904-10-21 3 Hongkong tied with Singapore (01 Oj in the luterport Kifle Match. On dit that Mr. Choong Ah Thiuu, Survey Office, Kuala Ivangsar, is shortly to Is* married to Miss Lucia Yjong, the daughter of Towkay Yoong Ah Cbeong of Penang. With reference to Colonel Man-hand's account of his meeting with91 words
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Article199 1904-10-21 3 P>ov,ers«Smith Pluniplon. Our Singapore correspondent informs us by telegraph that the wedding of Air. A. B. .Smith and Miss Plumptoii was celebrated .»t St. Andrew's Cat lied ral, Singapore, yesterday aftertax»!. The bride was given awav by her brother, Mr. M. F. Plunipton, the wellknown Penang cricketer, footballer and199 words
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Article95 1904-10-21 3 Reuter. Fikht Sitting of Arbitration Court. Thk Hague, 17 Sept.—The tirst hitting of the Arbitration Court ou the <piesti >n of the Japanese house tax, in which the pirties an# Japan on the one hand and Great Britain, France, and Germany on the other, will be held.—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article293 1904-10-21 3 A tu’KciAi. wire to the Manila Cablenews announces the death,.on 301 h ultimo, of the Hon. George F. Hoar, the “Father of the United States Senate” an 1 the distinguished lealer of the opposition to the annexation of the Philippine. In an able sketch of his ca.eer the Cablen *ws293 words
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Article1221 1904-10-21 4 That the thermometer is dowu to 70 Th;',t this 4 cold snap reminds us of old times at home. That we onlv require a consignment of snow to fcomplete the severest winter in the memory of the oldest resident. That the water question is still unsolved. That our patieuce1,221 words
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Article47 1904-10-21 4 Interport Rifle Match. This year’s Interport Rifle Match has resulted in a win for the Sister Settlement The scores are:— Singapore 919 Hongkong 919 Shanghai 99$ Penang—shoot abandoned on account of rain. Singapore, although tying with Hongkong, wins on the score for the 300 yards range.47 words
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Article192 1904-10-21 4 The funeral of the late Mr.TanKiin Keug, whose sad demise was reported in these columns about a mouth ago, took place at noon to-day at the Batu Lauchang Cemetery. The mournful procession started from the residence of the deceased in China Street and was192 words
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Article213 1904-10-21 4 Messrs Stub 1 maun A Co. have this day established themselves at 30, Beach Street, Penang, as merchants and commission agents. Acting upon a recent ruling of the department of Commerce and Labour, at Washington, the Governor of the Philippines has by formal proclamation extended to Chinese residents of all213 words
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Article191 1904-10-21 5 (From Our (hen Oorrespoiidvitt.) London, 14 Octobc*r (4-05. pm.) —My St. Petersburg correspondent wires that unofficial reports are circulating in the Russian capital to the effect that General Kuropatkin’s losses in the attack on his right flank made by the Japanese on Wednesday last (12th inst.) were 1,500191 words
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Article124 1904-10-21 5 Echo Special.) Tokio, 15 Oct. —Field-Marshal Oyairm reports that the enemy’s repeated counter-attacks of Wednesday, in ti.e vicinity of Pensihu, were all repulsed. On Thursday the Japanese force there assumed the offensive, while a flanking movement of a strong force of cavalry, under Major-General Prince lvanin, largely( Echo Special.) - 124 words
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Article56 1904-10-21 5 British Warship to the Rescue. (heho Special.) Singapore, 15 Oct. —II. M. Sloop Espiegle, 1,070 tons, 0 j;uns, leaves here to-day to visit the coolies left by the ill-fated steamer Swanley on one of the Natuna Islands. ill os numbly 1 lie* Espiegle is carrying provisions(heho Special.) - 56 words
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Article30 1904-10-21 5 (hroni Our Own Correspondent.) lpoh, 13 Oct,—The output of the Tronoh Mines, Ltd., from Ist to lOtli inst., was 1,078 piculs and 52 catties, valued at $46,441.07.30 words
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Article835 1904-10-21 5 Funeral of the Late Wor. Bro Lawrence Mallory. We take the following report from tha Hongkong Morning Post (mail edition) of Ist Oct.:— The funeral of the late Wor. Bro. Lawrence Mallory, elected Deputy Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Scottish Freemasonry in Hongkong and South China,835 words
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Article263 1904-10-21 5 Mu. C. W. Anderson, Resident Engineer, Penang Harbour Improvements, is gazetted Acting Deputy Colonial Engineer and Sifrveyor-Geueral, Penang. YVho was it said that journalism in Malaysia is not making as rapid strides ae ii might YY hy, only last year the Echo brought glad t idings to the world and263 words
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Article4231 1904-10-21 6 By A Former Straits Resident. Echo Special.) We are indebted to a former Straits resident for an interesting account of a voyage to the Gold Coast of Africa and of life in mining circles in that so-called whiU* man’s grave,” which should be read( Echo Special.) - 4,231 words
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Article777 1904-10-21 8 Would British, or European, or Australian Do as Well {By Veteran" in Sydney Time*) CoufcD, or would, British or Australian soldiers perform the exploits the Japanese soldiers have been performing in the dreadful battles about Liaoyaug Probably nine out of ten of their countrymen would indignantly cry777 words
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Article767 1904-10-21 8 Why not a Monroe Doctrine for Asia? B ands off China should be the Cry or the Treaty Powers. Has not (he time come, asks the Shanghai Daily News, for i lie extension of the Monroe idea to this part, of t he world There are now767 words
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Article334 1904-10-21 8 Mr. L. M. Bell, the new Municipal Engineer, has arrived from Singapore. A London press despatch of 14th Septsays 1 hat General Sir W. F. NieholsoU, British Military Attache with Field Marshal Oyauia, is returning to London owing to rather serious indisposition. An ‘exclusive’ to the Cableuews says that Charles334 words
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Article566 1904-10-21 9 Banzai (17 Oct.) The wonderful successes of the Japanese army during the past week have been viewed with mixed feelings by the Penang public. The vast majority, who are warm friends of our plucky ally, have regarded each brilliant move with the liveliest satisfaction, while the small and very insignificant566 words
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Article536 1904-10-21 9 A Libel on Malaysia. I he field (3 Sept.) publishes excerpts troni a repoit by a Mr. 0. F. Cook to the United States Department of Agriculture, in tlie course of which he says:— Ce\lon has had greater success in cultivation than any other part of the536 words
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Article23 1904-10-21 9 The Hon. F. G. Penney is DeputyGovernor, 8. S. during the absence of His Fv. Sir John Audersoi in the Federated Malav Sla'.et,23 words
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Article226 1904-10-21 9 Pope of the Press.” Mr. Bennet Burleigh does not seem to have the gift of making himself lo\ ed,observes the Bangkok Times. This is the sort of thing that is being said about him :—Mr. Bonnet Burleigh’s latest ineptitude, sheepishly followed by some of the more impressionable ha’penny papers, and226 words
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Article306 1904-10-21 9 In our younger days we were always being confronted by a copybook maxim to the effect that the merciful man is merciful to his beast.” Here one sees the owners of horses acting up to the maxim by the care bestowed upon their valuable animals. But306 words
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Article29 1904-10-21 9 The Russian cruiser Varyag, sunk at Chemulpo in February, has been refloated .tad is to be towed to Japan to lie docked for a thorough overhaul and eUousivo repairs29 words
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Article404 1904-10-21 10 Our Trade Returns. The return of imports, and exports in the Straits Settlements for the second quarter of this rear, which ended on the 30th June last, is as follows Imports. The imports, exclusive of treasure, come out thus on comparison with the correperiod in 1903: 2nd qr.404 words
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Article151 1904-10-21 10 Mr. W. E. U. Grove, who is to act as Chief Police Officer, Penang, during the absence on leave of Mr. Newland, is expected to arrive here on Thursday next. The sailing ship Currenbux, which left this port on the 29th ult., returned here yesterday, being unable to proceed on151 words
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Article444 1904-10-21 10 Postal Delays {Straits Time?, 14th October.) The Straits Echo of the sth inst. had a long article refuting an attempt recently made by the Straits Times to explain that a recent delav in the delivery of the Straits Times at Penang was due to the absence of steamers on the{Straits Time?, 14th October.) - 444 words
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Article186 1904-10-21 10 Mr. Bito, aide-de-camp to the Crown Prince of Japau, who has been to Port Arthur to report on the position of affairs there and distribute presents from the Mikado, sjieaks in the highest terms of the desperate coinage shown by the Russians iu defending the impregnable’ fortress. Mr. J. L.186 words
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Article170 1904-10-21 10 The Proposed Registration. At a meeting of the Chinese Colniunil m the Chinese Town Hall last SatuX atteriioou. to consider Mr. Barnes's l e n£ on tlio subject, as published in the Bel on the Ist inst., there were present Kl.or 800 Ann, Wong ChiuCW m170 words
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Article347 1904-10-21 10 New Time-Table. The new Railway Time-table, which may lie expected early in December, will provide for a train leaving Kuala Lumpur at 7 a.m. and arriving at Ipoh about 12-45 p.m., Taipiug at 3-20, and Penang about 6-30 p.m. In the opposite direction, a train will leave347 words
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Article78 1904-10-21 10 As was only to be expected, the Marino Court of Inquiry held at Singapore into the loss of the steamer Abbotsford at Kuala Kemamam absolved the Captain from blame, it being proved that the vessel struck tie submerged wreck of the Tanjong Pinang lyiug at the mouth of the river78 words
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Article72 1904-10-21 11 Sensational Japanese Suit. An ‘exclusive’ to the Shaughai Dailv News, dated Tokio Ist October, reads The Tokio Nichi Nichi which is owned by Baron Jto, lias made charges of fraud against Count Matsukata and Count Inouye in connection with the Imperial Relief Association. The two Counts declare that72 words
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Article231 1904-10-21 11 Clark —St. Clair. {Echo Special.) Due Singapore correspondent informs us by telegraph that a very pretty wedding took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral at Singapore on Saturday, when Lieut. Clark, of the Manchester Regiment, was married to Miss St. Clair, the daughter of Mr. W. G. St. Clair, Editor{Echo Special.) - 231 words
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Article244 1904-10-21 11 Mu. ling Bok Hoy, private secretary to the Governor of Reuoug, is here on wellearned furlough, but expects to return to the northern “Garden of Eden in a week or two. Mr. Bok Hoy, who is Penang’s first Queen’s Scholar, fills in his spare time with the tuition of the]244 words
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Article231 1904-10-21 11 The Great Victory. Another Oyama Despatch {Echo Special*.) lokio, 1? Oct.—Field Marshal Oyama, in a despatch of Saturday's date, says that Prince Kanin’s column is now fighting on the left bank of the Taitsena river at a point seven miles east of Pensihu, while the attacks and advance{Echo Special*.) - 231 words
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Article58 1904-10-21 11 Shanghai, 17 October. —General Kuropatkin’s three reserve divisions are engaged, indicating that he has been reduced to grave straits. Apart from the booty taken, it is estimated that the three Japanese armies killed no less than 10,000 Russians. Russian prisoners say that Kuropatkin’s total available force amounts to58 words
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Article69 1904-10-21 11 We regret to announce 1 lie death, at the age of 45 years, of Mohammed Morad, which took place at his residence, in Jones Road, yesterday evening. Deceased, who was much respected and popular amongst the Muslim community, was agent to H. 11. the Raja Muda of Kedah was a69 words
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Article432 1904-10-21 11 Excelsior (IS Or/.) I hi; ee is one word, and only one, in which the most recent great victories iu Manchuria can be fittingly summed up and it is—outgeneralled. From the outset it has been apparent to all but those who wilfully closed their eyes to the truth underlying Japan’s432 words
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Article119 1904-10-21 11 It has been known for some weeks that. Sir Hiram Shaw Wilkinson contemplated retirement from the onerous duties of Chief Justice of 11. U. M. Supreme Court of China and Corea, says the Shanghai Dailv News. The announcement is now made that Sir Hiram’s resignation has been sent in to119 words
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Article207 1904-10-21 12 During the past month various demands have, according to the Tientsin journal, Eastern Times, j been presented to the Chinese Government by such countries us Russia, France, and Germany. The Russian Minister has declared that, after the conclusion of the war, the Chinese Government will be required207 words
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Article325 1904-10-21 12 Wk have time and again referred to the great lack of efficient control exercised over the traffic in our principal thoroughfares, but it seems hopeless to expect the authorities to pay any attention to complaints of this description, and we suppose that—although we intend to keep pegging325 words
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Article1142 1904-10-21 12 Details of the Scheme. Regarding the ‘special from our Singapore correspondent on 1* relay, regarding the proposed Straits Medical College, we reproduce Ijglow troni the Straits Times Mr. Tan Jiak Kim’s circular, together with the Colonial Secretary’s reply to the petition sent to 11. E. the Governor1,142 words
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Article208 1904-10-21 12 Tho shades of night were falling fast When through Manchuria there passed A Geuerul wit h Hushing eye. Who bore this banner proudly high— Eyytelzior! A lew days passed, again he strode W it h fierce demeanour up the roud; Another banner now he bore, Changed somewhat from208 words
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Article647 1904-10-21 13 In Bankruptcy Jurisdiction. o {Before the Hon A. F. G. Lav:, Puisne Judge.) He 13. 13. Massa.no. In this case Mr. S bearwood applied this forenoon for the discharge of the bankrupt. Several creditors of the Chetty class appeared and entered objections to the discharge being granted. Bankrupt647 words
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Article1016 1904-10-21 13 (With apologies to the gifted author of JO,OOO Leaguer under the Sea Now that the Singapore races are here and nothing else is talked of but horses and tips, local sports may find somewhat reading in the following, which, although originally appearing in the Siam Observer quile1,016 words
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Article262 1904-10-21 13 Mu. Edward T. Arnold, the well known mechanical engineer, of Perak, arrived here yesterday from Tinland and is putting up at J'mvkay Foo Choou's picturesque bungalow iu the Province. Mtt. A.l). Neubronner, the Siamese ConsulGeneral,, and Miss Neubronner returned to-day from England by the P. O. s. s. Ceylon. Mrs.262 words
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171 1904-10-21 14 To the Editor of tiik Straits Echo. Sir, F notice that a highly commendable move has been made in Colombo to improve the efficiency of the sanitary inspectors of that town. On the recommendation of the Assistant Health Officer, a class is shortly to be171 words
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Article647 1904-10-21 14 Details of the Recent Butchery in New Britain. Members of the German Roman Catholic Mission in New Britain, 30 miles west of Herbert sliose, were attacked by natives on August 13, and the following were, according to the Sydney Times, massacred Father Matthew Rascher, native of Sainback, Bavaria,647 words
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Article382 1904-10-21 14 dccouiit, no petition ioi 1 emission ui owt* tence could then be considered. —Malay Mail Li Chkno-mbi, new Governor of Kwangsi, arrived at Yungchowfu on the 11th Sept., savs the Hongkong Telegraph. Mr. 0. G. May will arrive from Singapore about a fortnight hence to relieve Mr. C. W. Anderson,dccouiit, no petition ioi 1 emission ui owt* tence could then be considered.—Malay Mail - 382 words
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Article711 1904-10-21 14 (19 Oct.) The New Car Scheme. •We reproduced in yesterday’s Echn a par. from the Kuala Lumpur Mail stating that new regulations will short !y be enforced on the F. M. 8. Railway affecting the vexed question as to first, class Chinese and native passengers It was711 words
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Article294 1904-10-21 15 With reference to the return of a number of Russian special correspondents to St. Petersburg from the front and the recent protests of Mr. Beunet Burleigh and other British war correspondents against the Japanese censorship, the Rangoon Times quotes a Calcutta daily in justification of its attitude294 words
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Article27 1904-10-21 15 “Anxious Pole:” All bosh. M. de Plehve left the Eart h weeks ago. The Echo was tbe first to publish news of the killing of tUuj despot,27 words
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Article177 1904-10-21 15 Hi n u Mr Bryant this morning, Mr. p;„ M Brown, General Manager of the -riming Gazette Press, prosecuted a delivery peon for stealing papers and selling them. or tbe prosecution i b r Fox, who stated that lie had n e Gazette on several occasions177 words
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Article292 1904-10-21 15 Three British Admirals to Meet at Singapore. Colombo exchanges state that itear-Ad-miral Atkinson-Willes will sail from the Isle of Spices about the end of the current mouth in his flagship the Hyacinth bound for Singapore, where he wilfmeet Admiral Sir Noel, Commander-iu-Cliief of the China Squadron, and Admiral292 words
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Article125 1904-10-21 15 Pitchay, a respectable Hindu merchant, was this morning charged liefore Mr, Bryant, at the Police Court, with criminal breach of trust iu respect of two gold rings, the property of Kupai Cliettv, Aclieeu Street, on or about the sth May last. Mr. Thornton prosecuted, and Mr. Nambyar appeared for the125 words
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Article415 1904-10-21 15 (From Our Own Corretpomlenl.) Kwala Lumpur, 17 Oct.—The tiisl meeting of the new quarter of the flourishing Chinese Literary and Debating Society of Selangor was held on Saturday evening last. The speaker was the Rev. E. Iloiley and liis subject “An evening with the Confucian Classics.” The attendance was415 words
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Article171 1904-10-21 15 A Simla press despabli of Gill iust. stales Plague mortality continues to rise, owing to ail increase of the disease m Western India. Last week the total for the whole country was 13,633 deaths, of which 8,177 were in the Bombay Presidency and 1,138 iu Central India. The Tokio Jiji171 words
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Article, Illustration556 1904-10-21 16 Singapore Races. First Day’s Results. (Echo Special.) Singapore, Irftli Oct. —Following are the results of first day’s races which were favoured with splendid weather and a. large attendance, including His Ex. the Governor and Miss Anderson and also an unusual number of ladies for the first dav.(Echo Special.) - 556 words
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Article136 1904-10-21 16 —Rangoon Times. Madras, sth Oct.-Mrs. Nicolson, widow of the late Major-General Nicolson, who died recently in Madras, committed suicide yesterday while in a state of temporary insanity. She had been very depressed since her husband’s death, and at about one o’clock yesterday she swallowed some perehloride of mercury,,—Rangoon Times. - 136 words
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Article419 1904-10-21 16 In a leading article, the Russ remarks that the principal cause of the Russian reverses has been the fatal under-estimation of the strength of the Japanese forces. The operations atLiaoyaug,” proceeds the journal, prove that the Japanese successes are not merely, the result of numerical superiority, but that the Japanese419 words
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Article118 1904-10-21 16 To TIIE Editor of tuk Straits Kcjio. Sir,— Having noticed in your Ye Jp,vi issue that a Malay buy was vim u^r t&u attempting lo board a tram-car in and tuat one of his legs was seriously Inay'be'use'ful!' BUgg<>Stio Whv can’t the authorities put un iw;,., to the118 words
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Article191 1904-10-21 16 12 Per Cent Dividend. Following is the text of the 49th annual report of this bauk as presented to the shareholders at a recent meeting at the head office in Yokohama:— t The Directors submit to you the annexed statement'of the Liabilities and Assets of the Bank,191 words
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Article229 1904-10-21 16 Following is t he report for presentation to the shareholders at the twenty-third ordinary general meeting, to be held at the offices of the general agents, on Friday, the 21st- hist. The general agents and consulting committee beg to submit to the shareholders flie filial accounts for229 words
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Article224 1904-10-21 17 Ui'An abominable stench arises from the mudflat oft Weld Quay whenever it is left i.are by the tide.-Offiria 5 port.] I stood on the Quay at midday. When the Town Clock struck the hour, And the sun shone o'er the mudflat With a hundred and ten horse-power; It224 words
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Article336 1904-10-21 17 We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Kain Hong Pliye, mother of our esteemed fellow-townsman Mr. Kam Liang Hock, which occurred at 9 Tye Sin St. on the 16th inst. Deceased, who was much respected, leaves a large circle of sorrowing relatives aud warm friends, to whom we offer336 words
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Article167 1904-10-21 17 The Battle of Shaho. The Lost Guns. (Echo Special.) Tokio, 19 Oct.—Ah official despatch states that on Sunday General Yamada’s column proceeded to reinforce a detachment of the left army, which was attacking the enemy north of Shahopu. It defeated the enemy near Wechialutzu, capturing two guns and(Echo Special.) - 167 words
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Article74 1904-10-21 17 German Intrigue. London, 19 Oct. —The Peking correspondent of the Times wires that Germany, which never loses an opportunity of attacking the British position in China, is taking the lead in inducing China to refuse her assent to the Tibet Treaty and is even influencing the Italian and United74 words
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Article78 1904-10-21 17 Supported by Mr Napier. Chamber of Commerce Denounced. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 18 Oct —The Hon. V>\ J. Napier has published a letter, five columns in length, supporting the Harbour Scheme. He is of opinion that in rejecting Mr. Matthews’ scheme when it was proposed at the halfyearly(Echo Special.) - 78 words
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Article36 1904-10-21 17 (Supplied by Renter.) London, 18 Oct. —Joe Bowker, representing England, beat the American pugilist Franki Neil in twenty rounds at the National Sporting Club last evening, thus winning the Bantam Weigl>t Championship of the World.(Supplied by Renter.) - 36 words
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Article470 1904-10-21 17 Confab with War Minister. The Berlin Goak or Gegeuwart or something or other gives the following imaginary conversation ltetweeu the Tsar and Hi* Imperial Majesty’s War Minister, under the title of Kuropatkin’s Reports”: Tsar: Delightful news! You almost make me forget Konigsberg! 80,000 men, you470 words
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Article23 1904-10-21 17 Despatches from Mukden describe terrible distress among the native population, w ho are half starviug in consequence of tU4 dusUucLou of the crops.23 words
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Article1087 1904-10-21 18 (20 Oct.) 1$ It Just?—Yes! We did not intend to so boon return to the subject of the Johore gambling nuisance and the wise and beneficent order inaTie thereon to the employees of the Government; but we cannot pass over in silence the hypercritical comments of the1,087 words
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Article395 1904-10-21 18 A “Collapse” in Ceylon. A curious situation has arisen i n Ceylon in respect of the revenue derived by Government from arrack (a native spirit) which is fanned out to ‘renters’ as they are termed in the western colony'. The system of fanning appears to be as antediluvian395 words
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Article217 1904-10-21 18 New Rules and Regulations for the Clerical Service. Become Operative Ist January 1905. Writing on the 18th instant, one of our Taipiug correspondents says The drattoi the new scheme for the Clerical erv of the Federated Malay States has at last been approved and will be put217 words
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Article177 1904-10-21 19 It has lieeu rumoured in town during the week that the long-talked -of night mail service on the Malay States Kail way will be an accomplished fact by the early part of December; but inquiries made by an E>ho representative to-dav failed to confirm this. No177 words
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Article316 1904-10-21 19 According to the Japan Gazette, efforts are still being made by agents to the Russian representatives to buy up foreign newspapers in Japanese ports, as lias been done at Shanghai and some northern ports. Urn-in! A!k. R. M. P. L. Allagapa Chetty, partner in one of the local money-lending firms,316 words
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Article950 1904-10-21 19 (From Our Own Correspondent*.) Rangkok, 6 Oct.—As the time appioacues tor the definitive settlement of the questions at present at issue between France and Siam the delimitation of the frontier and the handing over of the territory ceded o i? lance the French Colonials are becoming uneasy about their950 words
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Article335 1904-10-21 19 A miniature locomotive, weighing oulv 2,500 lbs. and capable of doing the work of two men, is lieiug built in America for use on a narrow gauge coolie railway in Japan. Sir Henry Cotton, k. e. s. i„ who has consented to preside at. the twentieth Indian National Congress to335 words
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Article697 1904-10-21 20 British Sailor Killed by a German. The Hankow correspondent of the Shanghai Gazette writes on the 3rd inst.:— Our aleepy little place has been rudely awakened and stirred to the depths bv a sad tragedy which was enacted in the German Concession last night, the more697 words
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Article86 1904-10-21 20 {Echo Special.) Tokio, 20 Oct- —Field Marshal Oyama, wiring on Tuesday, reports that the forces of the eneinv are y gradually decreasing in front of the right array and only a small detachment remains active. The enemy defeated at Pensiho is retreating to the north-east. Attacks Repulsed. The{Echo Special.) - 86 words
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Article81 1904-10-21 20 On 25th September, at Shaughui. the wife of Eug. Hyndinan, Jr., of a son. On 27th Sept., at Shanghai, the wife of Harry E. Gibson, of a sou. On 28th Sept., at Tientsin, the wife of Guy D. B. Bidwell, of a daughter. On 22nd Sept., at Kobo, the81 words
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Article65 1904-10-21 20 On 28th Sept., at Shanghai Charles Martin Julius Wulff, to Mrs. Maria Graudon, we da Fonseca, widow, both of Shanghai. On 22nd Sept., at Hongkong. Gustav Elirig, to Miss Pauline Schappira. On 24th Sept., at Hongkong, John Scott Hurston, eldest son of George Alfred Harston, of Wentworth House, Harrogate,65 words
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Article126 1904-10-21 20 Penang, 20th October. (By eourti sy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bunk ...1/11| 4 months’ sight Bank ...1/11 7 6 3 Credit ...1/1 l* 9 3 Documentary ...1/11 i Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 143$ 3 days’ sight Private 145$ Bombay, Demand Bank 148 A 3 days’ sight Private126 words
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Article177 1904-10-21 20 BerHiiwahGold Mine Co. Ld «tu-n Raul. Australian Gold M,,,. iug Co., Ld. T 5 seller» Kedjaug Leboug Gold Mining Co., Ld 195 If adanaGold Mining Co„Ltd (fully paid). 10,— nom Bruseli Tm Mining Co.. I,d. 3.50 Cheudariaug Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld. «in Ol.—now. Karangan Tm Mining Co. in177 words
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Article176 1904-10-21 20 I’in 5 78.50 buyers Gold leaf 79. B. Pepper (W. Coast 31b5.50z.)$ 24. —buyers White Pepper 36. tellers Tyang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 98 —sellers Mace Pickings 78. —sellers Nutmegs 11 Os 46. —buyers No. 1 6.60 mm Sugar 2 no stock. Basket176 words
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Obituary90 1904-10-21 20 Deaths. On 25 Sept., at Pootung, Shanghai, Fanny Currie, aged 39 years. On 26th Sept., at Shanghai, Job. Nolting, aged 64 years. On 28th Sept., at Shanghai. E. Lehmann, of the Imperial Maritime Customs, aged 30 years. On 28th Sept., at Shanghai. Jans Carl Rosenberg Sorensen, third engineer of the90 words
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