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Article781 1905-04-07 277 (Friday, o J st March.') Rumours of pence have Peace been in tho air for some Rumours time past and hence the following, from a mail paper just to hand is of particular interest:— “Mr. Douglas Story has been making inquiries in St. Petersburg on the matter of781 words
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Article, Illustration566 1905-04-07 277 Chinese rs. Casuals. A remarkably interesting game of footlull was witnessed on the Esplanade last. I hursday evening, between aneleven of Chinese and an eleven of Europeans, which was productive of no little excitement amongst their respective partisans. A former match between Chinese and Europeans, played on 12th January566 words
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Advertisement103 1905-04-07 277 StvaftM Echo. Establish™! June lst < 1903 published daily (except Sundays.) IT THR CRITERION PRESS, Id.. Vo 228-2J2, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE IMI) ,y. LOCAI per annum OUTSTATIONS Hostage Extra MAIL KIHTION (Post Free) §l5 CAULK ADDRESS: Echo —Pen a i; g Telephone No. IBH. NOTICE. During the temporary absence103 words
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Article634 1905-04-07 278 Its Preparation and Drying. The India-Rubber Journal of 13th ult. prints in, extenvo the lecture on 'lhe Preparation of Rubber delivered by .Mr. P. J. Burgess at the request of the committee of the Agri-Horticultural Show held in August last. Commenting on the subject of the washing of rubber634 words
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Article622 1905-04-07 278 British Warships gather. Bombay, 20th March.—A message from Bushire, dated March 3rd, states that the Redbreast with the Political Resident has joined the Fox ami Sphinx at Bahrein on February 23rd for the special purpose of obtaining satisfaction from the Sheikh in connection with the assaults on622 words
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Article710 1905-04-07 278 “Planter” writes to the Malay MaiU I follows: U I The* enclosed is a valuation o f I rubber from Lowlands Estate, where now working the washing machine wF? the F. M. S. Government joined that Estat in introducing from England. A hr number of planters have already710 words
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Article198 1905-04-07 279 nf Hi<di Priest Weligama thC d Jala Tbera. at Kalutara on 14th 82ud year of his age Ceylon inst Lbleand distinguished Oriental baB 08 w db will be hard to till. disposition he entered tne Mft pSithood when a lad 12 years of »ud placed198 words
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Article361 1905-04-07 279 London, 7th March-—The market, with but one slight reaction, was firm, and on the news of the decrease in the Banca auctions, referred to below, became strong, and we close at <£l33 7s. 6d. for cash. <£l32 15s. for six weeks, and £132 ss. for t hree months, with361 words
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Article630 1905-04-07 279 At the Calcutta High Court, on 22nd in st. before Hon. Mr. Justice Bodillv, the case Mac Mochie and others cs. Leshin and others was called. Messrs Dunne, Sinha, and Casperiz instructed by Messrs G. C. Chunder ami Co., appeared for the plaintiffs Messrs Jackson’ Moi630 words
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Article644 1905-04-07 279 Jhe efforts of the Hon. Sec. of the Shanghai Kifle Association have, as far as this year is concerned, proved of no avail in obtaining a satisfactory solution of the trouble in connection with the dates of I literport Shooting. We do not wish to place the other644 words
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Article637 1905-04-07 280 The Tsar s Armada. To Send a Fourth Squadron > (EcJlO Special.) Berlin. 31 March. In St. Petersburg preparations are bein'' set on foot tor the despatch of a. f ourth naval squadron in April. Colliers Coming Eastward {Supplied. bp R,enter.) London, 31 Alareh. T I).iilv Mails correspondent637 words
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Article156 1905-04-07 280 Object Attained {Supplied b<j Reuter.) London, 30 March. —The British Mission to Caimi has concluded an agreement with the Amir of Afghanistan and has now started on its return journey. British Lion’s Predominance. London, 31 March.—ln reply to a question in the House of Lords, the Marquis of{Supplied b<j Reuter.) - 156 words
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Article70 1905-04-07 280 In su rroction C p reading'. Authorities Deposed (Supplied. bp Reuter.'! London, 30 March. —The insurrection in the ’l’raiis-Cam-asian state of Georgia is spreading, and if is stated that the authorities in the mountainous district, have been deposed ami that a, provisional Government, has been proclaimed in their(Supplied. bp Reuter.'! - 70 words
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Article47 1905-04-07 280 Injurious to British Shipping.’ {Supplied lap Reuter.) London, 30 March—In the House of Commons a motion has been adopted declaring that Air. Joseph Chamberlain’s proposals on the fiscal question would injure British shipping ami industry. The Ministerialists held aloof irom tlie debate and the vote.{Supplied lap Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article80 1905-04-07 280 More Mother Earth Not Desired {Echo Special.) Berlin, 31 Akircli—Count von Buelow in the course of a speech in the Reich’ stag, said that Germany has no terri* toiial ambitions in Morocco, but merely intends to protect her commercial in. forests through direct mediation with the Sultan of80 words
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Article130 1905-04-07 280 London, 30 March.—Count Graf von Buelow, Chancellor of the Empire, speaking in the Reichstag, said that Germany’s policy regarding equal rights for ah tradin'» nations in Morocco is unchanged, but if an attempt bp made to change the international status of Morocco or of the130 words
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Article45 1905-04-07 280 Keen Struggle Expected. (Supplied bp Reuter.') London, 30 March. —A close struggle is anticipated in lhe Oxford and Cambridge Universities boat race which comes off on Saturday, Ist April, as the respective crews are above the average. The betting stands at evens.(Supplied bp Reuter.') - 45 words
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Article32 1905-04-07 280 Squadrons to Pay Calls. (Supplied bp Reuter.) London, 31 March—An interchange of visits by the British ami French squadrons at Cherbourg and Portsmouth during the summer is being arranged for.(Supplied bp Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article57 1905-04-07 280 Damages Against George Edwardes. (Supplied bp Reuter.) London, 30 March —Captain Fraser, of India, has obtained <£3,000 damages in an action against Mr. George Edwardes, the well-known playwright, on the ground that in the musical cjmedy entitled “The Cingalee’’ he has infringed the copyright of a play which——* (Supplied bp Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article52 1905-04-07 280 Inspects IL M. S. Renown. {Supplied bp Reuter.) London, 31 March.—H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, accompanied by Admiral ir John Fisher, Senior Naval Lord of the Admiralty, to-dav inspected H. AL S. n® iiown, which is to convey the former on b l 5 voyage{Supplied bp Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article413 1905-04-07 281 Grand National Steeplechase Favourite Defeated. (Echo Special.) SO VS and tt w nuers after January year olds an' x s t eep lecliase value 600 sovs < value 200 sovs or of three miles ami a half of any value XX but steeplechases of any distance no413 words
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Article24 1905-04-07 281 Lpropriation Bill Passed. Sin Special.) n tbe meetin g Exnron I Vl Council the Tanjong tXpr °Priati W 1 Bill was passed.24 words
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Article258 1905-04-07 281 4 Militiamen Bill Before Lords. (Supplied by Reuter.) l.oudou, 31 March— The Service of Militiamen bill has been read a second time in the House of Lords. I hen the Service of Militiamen Bill came on tor second reading in the Upper Chamber, the Marquess of Ripon intended,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 258 words
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Article115 1905-04-07 281 Powers to Pacify Storm. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30 51 arch—Prince George of Greece, as High Commissioner of Crete, has issued a proclamation to the Cretans stating that the Powers have ordered thentroops to restore order, but that he has appealed to the Powers for thirty-six hours’ grace(Supplied by Reuter.) - 115 words
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Article107 1905-04-07 281 Delcassc on Defensive. Explains French Motives. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 1 April.—M. Delcassc, Minister of State tor Foreign Affairs, speaking in the French Senate, said that F rance seeks to establish interests in Morocco not from a disregard of the interests of others, but in the harmony of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 107 words
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Article472 1905-04-07 281 Will Inspect Gibraltar. Governor to be Held Responsible. (Supplied, by Renier.) London, 31 March.—The Hon. Hugh O. Arnold Forster, Secretary of State for War, in reply to a question asked in the House of Commons by Sir George Christopher Bartley, k.c.il, Conservative member for North Islington, stated that,(Supplied, by Renier.) - 472 words
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Article1116 1905-04-07 282 Probably all a Hoax. (Saturday, l>t April.) We are afraid that some practical joker has been pulling the leg of our esteemed contemporary the Pinang Gazette. That paper dropped a veritable bombshell into peaceful Penang the other day by the announcement that the Bindings were to bo leased1,116 words
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Article665 1905-04-07 282 The Faiixre of a Penang F lRji Ihe decrees oi Fate are often Lard tlm causes which contributed Io failure of Mr. Goh Yu Keong, c hon Seiug, would indeed appear to be h bear The crash was, it appears/ b about through a run ot about the665 words
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Article2380 1905-04-07 283 The elephant drive at Ayuthi* common Saturday, 18th March, and u ,,l over Sunday and Monday flrg) affail of the SllXs be™ held since th Visit 2oth ult jrives k. of the work of weeks of previous driving in the jungle, and Saturday afternoon, after the2,380 words
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Article514 1905-04-07 284 In a, memorandum by Sir Waiter Caine Hilli'-r, k.c.m.g., c b., on the above subject, Sir Walter says ’i he fact cannot be too strongly empha-si-t hat if Bi itish commercial interests hi China are to keep pace with the developments that are «going on with514 words
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Article184 1905-04-07 284 Mr. W. A. Rockhill has made au inq Uw into the probable population of China Vr at various periods in the past, as deducibk from Chinese records, and at the present di The paper which appeared in the SniituJ' Miscellaneous Collect ions, has been a repiint.184 words
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Article410 1905-04-07 284 Connection with Hongkong. '[’he South China Morning Post makes pointed reference to the new B. 1. mail service which the Singapore authorities have adopted, and which gives the Straits the benefit, of a weekly all-British service from London, taking about 22 days in transit. It suggested that410 words
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Article1278 1905-04-07 285 (Monday, 3rd April.) ahm of harbour schemes WITI J it is pleasant to hear that fillip vWld Quay reclamation scheme through, but it is not is D v pleasant to find that a certam exaCt V f of bungling has taken place, reported by the Straits Times, will1,278 words
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Article75 1905-04-07 285 Output in January and February. For J an. and Feb.. 1905 Pkl. Do 1904 135,825.18 An increase of 5,137.48-i Duty. For Jan. and Feb. 1905 $1,426,985.51 Do 1904 1,454,073.86 A decrease of $27,088.35 Details of output from various States for January and February are as follows State. 1905.75 words
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Article139 1905-04-07 285 A post office at which telegraph aud money order business is transacted has been opened at Tronoh, Perak. Aloney orders expressed in Straits dollars are now issued at all money order offices in Selangor and Negri Sembilan, and at Raub, Kuala Lipis, Bentong and Tras, in Pahang,139 words
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Article271 1905-04-07 285 The following appointments are gazetted Mr.H. Conway Belfield, Resident, Selangor, is appointed to act as Commissioner of Lauds aud Alines, in addition to his own duties. Air. H. A. Burgess is appointed to act as D. 0., Coast, Negri Sembilan; Mr. C. E. Donaldson, Assistant D 0., Larut,271 words
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Article1212 1905-04-07 286 Me. E. L. Foston, Superintendent of the S. S. Emigration Itepot at Negapatain, has written a report on the development of emigration to the Straits during 1904. He writes:— During the first three mouths of the year, the numbers both for statute as well as free were1,212 words
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678 1905-04-07 286 Lnv'eiled by Crown Prince of S Ux As reported by wire by our IJan I correspondent, the uiivedin-*-of the K statue of Iler late Majesty Queen vS? which has recently been erected in f the entrance to the British Legation performed on 23rd ult. bv678 words
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Article787 1905-04-07 287 Another Japanese Success Mieohnaichin Occupied. (Supplied by Reuter.) r „J o n 4 Anril.-Reute r ’s correspondent ,ri wires that, according to an official atT o despatch, the Japanese have J T o fed Mienhnaichin, on the Kirin road, north-east of Kaiyuen. A Nice “Combine. 4 Russians and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 787 words
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Article43 1905-04-07 287 Athletic Contests. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3 April—The annual athletic competition between Oxlord am! Cambridge has resulted in a victory lor the former by 6.*, to 3.1. The record now reads: Oxford won It* times Cambridge 21 ties 2. —Ed., Lb(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article567 1905-04-07 287 No People's Parliament. Tsar Still Wriggling. (Supplied by Reuter). London, 1 April—lt has been officially announced in St. Petersburg that, owing to the diversity of views amongst the members of the special conference appointed to carry out the Imperial Rescript mentioned on the •Illi ultimo, the fulfilment of(Supplied by Reuter). - 567 words
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Article142 1905-04-07 288 Turkish Soldiers on the Scene (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3 April.—A large Turkish force has now arrived at Sana. [Over a month ago we were told that almost the whole of Yemen and South Sana were in a state of insurrection. Two towns were in the hands of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 142 words
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Article48 1905-04-07 288 Engineering Combine (Echo Special.) Singapore, 3 April—Meetings of the shareholders in Messrs Howarth, Erskine, Ltd., and Messrs Riley, Hargreaves and Co. are being advertised to be held on the 28th and 30th June next, respectively, for the purpose of arranging for the amalgamation of the two companies.48 words
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Article74 1905-04-07 288 Duke of Connaught Feted (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3 April.—Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught are visiting Home in company with theii eldest daughter’s (H. R. H. Princess Margaret Victoria) fiancee, 11. R. 11. Prince Gustaf Adolf, of Sweden, and the Royal visitors have(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article23 1905-04-07 288 Bridging the Zambesi. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3 April—The bridge over the Zambesi at Victoria Falls is now practically completed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article59 1905-04-07 288 Satisfactory Surplus. 4 (Supplied by Reuter London, 3 April.—lt is officially announced that the financial year, ended 31st ultimo, closed with a surplus of <£1,864,839. [lncluding estimated revenue from increased duties on tea, tobacco, ami income tax. the estimated surplus tor 1901-0» was L’7-jo.ooo which, according to the4 (Supplied by Reuter ) - 59 words
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Article156 1905-04-07 288 England Defeats Scotland (S u pj'it‘ d oy Jieuler.) London, 3 April—The annual International football match between England and Scotland took place Gfore a vast ctowd at the Crystal Palace, London, on Saiind.y afternoon, a keen contest ending m avictoiv for England by one goal to nil. There have(S upj'it‘ d oy Jieuler.) - 156 words
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Article41 1905-04-07 288 Successful in Singapore. ——< (Echo Special.) Singapore, I April. —A trial trip was made yesterday evening of the new electric tramways which have been constructed by Messrs Dick, Kerr A Co. The trial was purely private, and was most successful.41 words
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Article172 1905-04-07 288 Mr. William Cowan s Return 4 Leaves Hongkong Next Tuesday. 4 (Front a Special Correspondent.) Hongkong, 31 March.—Mr. William Cowan, Imperial Emigration Agent, is returning to Ipoh on Tuesday next to resume his former duties as Protector of Chinese. [This wire amply confirms the telegraphic information to172 words
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Article60 1905-04-07 288 Chinese Miners on Strike. Considerable Casualties (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3 March.- Two thousand(Chinese employed at North liandiontein Mine, in the Transvaal, have struck work on the ground of dissatisfaction with their wages. The police were summoned to restore order and an altercation followed, as a result,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article317 1905-04-07 288 Oxford the Winner. I (Echo Special.) London, 1 April—(l2.2o annual University boat race between Oxford and Cambridge resulted in a victory for Oxford. The first Oxford and Cambridge Boat took place in 1836 and. with the exception of the years 1837. D 43. and 1847, this been317 words
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Article30 1905-04-07 288 Engineering Deal” Off. 4— (Echo Special.) Hongkong 4 April—lt is reported that the sale of Messrs Farnham, Boyd Co’s, business to an English syndicate is believed to be oil'.30 words
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Article44 1905-04-07 288 Leaves South Africa for Home. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3 April.—Lord Milner, who lately resigned his position as High Commissioner for fhe Transvaal, attended farewell gatherings held at Johannesberg and Pretoria, and has now started for Lorenzo Marques, en route for home.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article49 1905-04-07 288 Delcasse's Defence Disputed4— (Echo Special.) Berlin, 4 April.—The remarks made by AL Delcasse, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, in the French Chamber (and published in the Echo yesterday) anent the interests of France in Morocco are disputed in France, while they have failed to impress Germany.49 words
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Obituary67 1905-04-07 288 Obituary. Mr. H. H. S. Pearse (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3 April—The death is announced of Mr. H. H. S. Pearse, the correspondent of the Daily Graphic in the Boer war. Deaths. On March 5, at Belsizo Park, Aleyer Behr (formerly of Singapore), aged 48. On the 22nd February, at67 words
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Article50 1905-04-07 289 Undergoes an Operation. (SuppM b y Anril—A bulletin, which sir Francis Laking, M. !>.. j, signed by 1; H the and by Sir Frederick prince 01 sur geon-in-ordinary to Tre ’v H'the Prince of Wales, lias been stating 'bat His Royal Highness No more bulletins will be(SuppM by - 50 words
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Article64 1905-04-07 289 New Loan to be Issued (Echo Special.) Berlin, 4 April.—The new German loan of 300,000,000 marks (about £937 500) is to be issued at the price of 1011/5 on the 10th instant. Prince and Princess for St. Petersburg. Berlin, 4 April—Prince Heinrich, brother of the Kaiser, is taking his64 words
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Article99 1905-04-07 289 Not to be Internationalised. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3 April—M. Delcasse, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, speaking in the French Senate, said that the Government was not in favour of the Ethiopian railway becoming international property, and it would not make Jibutil a free port unless it(Supplied by Reuter.) - 99 words
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Article225 1905-04-07 289 War Secretary Speaks Out. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 4 April.—ln the debate on the Army Estimates in the House of Commons, the Right Hon. H. Arnold-Forster, Secrecy of State for War, said that owing to circumstances with which we had nothing to do there had been a detente(Supplied by Renter.) - 225 words
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Article1167 1905-04-07 289 (Tuesday, 4th April.) Our contemporary has been engaged ol Jate on a campaign on cruelty” to animals but has not, we think, gone far enough. It is not only dogs that are cruelly treated here, but many other animals as well. That there is'a great deal to be desired1,167 words
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Article554 1905-04-07 290 At the Legislative CounThe Mails, cil meeting on Friday last there was laid on the table correspondence dealing with the Eastern mail service and containing Lord Balfour of Burleigh’s award in the allocation of the increased cost of the I*. &O. service. From Ist February, 1905, the cost554 words
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Article665 1905-04-07 290 The following is a list of the handicaps and drawings for the events in the annual Lawn Tennis Tournament: Ladies' Championship: Mrs. Freer, a lye Miss. Tozer v. Mrs. Jamieson Miss V. Brown v. Mrs. Dunn Mrs. Adams v. Mrs. Ebden. Ladies' Singles Handicap: Miss Jones (4,6),665 words
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Article577 1905-04-07 290 WATER-POLO IN PEN A N G Scotland vs. The World. An Interesting Draw. Scotland (White) The World (pj W. H. Rose, Capt. J. H. H. Schunrt A. Wallace Jones 11. Cooke an R. H. Gibson J. Anthon v W. Miller T. Berkhout T. A. Marron J. p. co t t577 words
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Article3271 1905-04-07 291 Estimates of Cost. r.! Engineering Soe.ety of Siam .net on in their rooms at the Oriental ir 1 <continue the discussion on the J° A Road to Penang,” read by the PP 6 Mr Westenholz, c. e., at eld on the Bch ult. The Clour t3,271 words
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Article100 1905-04-07 292 Following is the programme nf a P. C. C. Gymkhana to be held on SatnJ* 29th hist., at the Esplanade, at 3p ln 1. High Jump. 2. 100 yards Handicap Heats opetll 3. 1 mile Bicycle Race. 4. 12'> yards Hurdle Race. 5. 2 miles Bicycle Race100 words
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Article140 1905-04-07 292 benefit in the defence of Vladivostok.— Japan Chronicle. Still a Powerful Naval Force. News has been received in Tokio to the effect that the cruisers Rossia and Gromovoi are now in a fit condition both for navigation and fighting. 'The repairs of the Bogatvr appear also tobenefit in the defence of Vladivostok.—Japan Chronicle. - 140 words
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Article348 1905-04-07 292 Some days ago, says the China Mail of 21st ulto., we published a paragraph stating that the Iphigenia had sailed for the Bombay Shoal, where the steamer Shrewsbury is wrecked, for the purpose of rescuing booty from the pirates who have been stripping the ship.348 words
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Article1658 1905-04-07 293 Side-Ught B on Emigration Fizzle. Chinese Testimony. (Wednesday, sth April.) doubts that may have been entered respecting the justification tor tal x- the maltreatment ’f Chinese “emigrant 3 to South Africa, u i fhp blundering modus operandi tfdlords, should be dispelled by the Sony < su PP'1,658 words
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Article729 1905-04-07 294 At Home at the Fort. On Tuesday afternoon the Penang \olunteers were “at home’'to their friends in their handsome Drill Hail in Fort Cornwallis, the occasion being the distribution of prizes for the fifth annual rille meeting of the Corps. The prizes, a very handsome and valuable collection,729 words
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Article54 1905-04-07 294 Mr. W. A. Greig, of Singapore, has very kindly presented a prize to be played for as below Two rounds Medal play on Saturday, 15th April. Competitors returning the eight best scores to play off under match play special handicap. Entries close 6.30 p.m. on Thursday, 13th54 words
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Article179 1905-04-07 294 Vigorous Meas res Necessary. News comes to hand of very serious robberies on the East river, says the Canton correspondent, of the China Mail, writing on 22nd ulto. At Wu Chow, Chiuchow, and hayingchow, fleets of boats must join both when they sail and when they anchor,179 words
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Article94 1905-04-07 294 W«e are glad to find that the Rev. IW Letessier, Vicar of the Church of Lady oi Sorrows, who is soliciting script ions towards the much-needed exte sion of the Church, is being well suppoZj by Chinese, and it is to be hoped that F efforts94 words
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Article147 1905-04-07 294 r r .—N. C. D. News. Measures Against Crimps, The people of Ch’aochoufu, of which Swat ow is the seaport, have at last been led to protest against the number of persons who have been lately touring that prefecture with the object of getting young men to*~~ r r .—N. C. D. News. - 147 words
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320 1905-04-07 294 Office Bearers Appointed. On Tuesday evening a largely attended meeting of the Penang Literaryand Debating Society was held at the Chinese Town Hall. On the motion of Mr. Pinhorn, seconded by Mr. Koh Leok Hup, Dr. Gnoh Lean Tuck was unanimously voted to the chair.320 words
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Article808 1905-04-07 295 tberece nt mee,in f U d a S!a < s -Mr. G. Cummins, in the chair, in lhe absence Loke Yew,-the meeting was m- I flrit in accordance with a decision forme' /uriii <r the meet ing of the SOlh inns a memorial. in which the JU808 words
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Article552 1905-04-07 295 Terrible Measures of Suppression. Canton, March 24—It appears that the iceroy s experience in Kwangsi has strengthened his antipathies against opium, and hissoveii.y again.-t the smokers thereof. It wassi.'te i here, tliat some time ago a iniliiasy ofdcial was executed because, m spite of orders, he st552 words
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638 1905-04-07 295 At last Friday’s meeting the Council again went into Committee on theTanjong I’agar Dock Co. Expropriation Bill. The Attorney-General said he had not been able to agree with Mr. Fort as to the iorm in which they should draw up a provision with638 words
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Article661 1905-04-07 296 Actress Shot Dead. A great sensation has been caused at Saigon by a dreadful tragedy involving the death of a young and pretty actress, who was shot in the public street by Captain Gras, a well-known shipmaster on the coast and latterly following the occupation of661 words
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Article33 1905-04-07 296 An Audience with the Pope. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 5 April. —H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught, during his visit to Rome, has had an audience with the Pope.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article31 1905-04-07 296 To Tour the States. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 5 April. —The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of North America, is going on a tour through the States.31 words
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Article43 1905-04-07 296 Orient Line’s Offer Accepted. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 5 April.—-The Government of Australia has accepted, subject to the approval of Parliament, the offer of the Orient Line of <£120,000 per annum for a fortnightly mail service between Australia and Great Britain.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article58 1905-04-07 296 Widowed Duchess for Convent. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 5 April.—The Grand Duchess Sergius, widow of the murdered Grand Duke Sergius, has resolved to spend the remainder of her life in a convent. Prussian Royalty Visit Tsar. Prince Heinrich of Prussia and his wife have arrived in St. Petersburg and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article175 1905-04-07 296 Conference May Discuss Agreements. {Echo Special.) Berlin, 5 April.—There is a likelihood of a conference being held by the representatives of the Powers regarding the former International agreements in reference to the question of Morocco. Intentional Intervention. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 5 April.—Later details regarding the visit of175 words
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Article173 1905-04-07 296 Moscow Medicos Meeting. Police Interference Not Desired {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4 April.—A thousand doctors assembled as a congress in Moscow to dis cuss the best means of combating the feared cholera epidemic in Russia. They adopted resolutions demanding the non-interference of the police authorities in the work{Supplied by Reuter.) - 173 words
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Article281 1905-04-07 296 Moors Disappointed. No Encouragement to Resist French Schemes (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3 April.—The Moors at Tangier are stated to be greatly disappointed with the visit of the German Emperor, as they did not find the words of encouragement from His Majesty to resist French schemes, which they(Supplied by Reuter.) - 281 words
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Article3031 1905-04-07 297 (Thursday, 6th April.) «nnth lias elapsed since the I“°”recorded in this journal that a fact ff as h. ltv j ia d arisen m respect sen 0 of piu’S at the Municiof b t be Superintendent of that pa l Abattoir», l dtere(l t)lc houl eita bl3,031 words
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1263 1905-04-07 298 At the meeting of the Legislative held on Friday last, the Council went M Committee on the Ordinance to provia?? the registration of medical practitioner/* the Colony. Ihe Straits Times’ rerw says‘W Clause 11 (l,)provi<le<l that 11» persons should be entitled to registmP under1,263 words
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Article1293 1905-04-07 299 A Menace to Labour. James T Ford> edi a published at Birmingham, England, has aimed m A ictorm after spending six months in the Orient as a special delegate ot the International Iron Workers, says the X ictoria, B. C. Daily Colonist. His reason was to closely investigate1,293 words
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Article117 1905-04-07 300 Messrs Lewis and Peat’s report dated London 17th March contains the following particulars of rubber sales Straits. 2 Cases fine biscuits, marked R. R. S. 6s. 9d. sold. 1 bag ordinary scrap, marked ditto, 4s. bid. 1 case marked P. R. bought in. Ceylon.' 2 boxes marked Nikatotua, 8117 words
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138 1905-04-07 300 In a case beforejthe Bench Court yesterday, a witness protested that he did not know what a Bank note was. Mr. Shearwood, counsel for defence, holding up two five dollar notes, asked \V hat are these?” Witness: “I don’t know.” Counsel: Do you think138 words
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173 1905-04-07 300 Penang Agricultural-Horti-cultural Show, 1905. The Honorary Treasurer acknowledges with thanks the following subscriptions Amount previously acknowledged 62,945 The Chetty Community 350 Messrs Sarkies Bros. 100 Mr. Lim Sun Ho 30 Messrs Sin Ban Guan 25 Mr. Leong Lok Hing 20 Mr. E. Zobel 10 Messrs Kwong On Co. 10 Kwong173 words
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Article90 1905-04-07 300 Quis Qualis.” Old Burma’s tropic clime can boast No lovelier flower along her coast Than Rangoon-creepers’ scented bloom. Pale-rose at morn, blood-red at gloom. Though severed far by rolling seas I feel her breath with every breeze. Fond memories rise the heart to sting (Jh 1 for90 words
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Article501 1905-04-07 300 “Malaya,” writing to the Free Press, raises a very interesting subject and one which we have many times heard discussed. He says: It, is truly wonderful with what marked persistence the meaning of tlie word Singapore is put. down as The Lion City,” vide an article “In501 words
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Article904 1905-04-07 300 Test trip of the Kreta Hantu.” There were great times at the Electri Tramway Station last night, and even earJ 0 yesterday afternoon, says Saturday’s Straits Tinies, when the news leaked out that Mr General Manager Tandy and Mr. Construe tion Engineer Edwards had decided to give904 words
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Article371 1905-04-07 301 PERAK. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tapah, 31 March—The tin industry in Batang Padang is exceedingly brisk at present and several new mines are opening up. Our very deservedly popular District Officer, Mr. W. S. Scott, is leaving here next month, and goes on long leave, while Mr. W.371 words
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Article202 1905-04-07 301 STAGNANT DRAINS. I'o the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly find space to air my grievance regarding the insanitary condition of tne drams along DatoKramat Road, especially the one opposite the Police Station. 1 have on several occasions202 words
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Article379 1905-04-07 301 Will it Fetch 8 Bob To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Bir, —About a month ago you published a number of very interesting letters in reply to a Merchant’s pessimistic views respecting the future of rubber, that correspondent holding that the Echos prophesy, that fine379 words
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Article61 1905-04-07 301 Lawn Tennis lournament. I ollowing are results of Wednesday’s ties:— J Ladies Singles Handicap. Airs. Adams beat Mrs. Murray, 7—5; 6-3. Ladies' Doubles Handicap. Airs. Ebden and Mrs. Lemon beat Mrs. Dunn and Miss Tozer, 6—o; 7—5. J/en’s Singles Handicap. A. G. Anthony beat G. H. Stitt,61 words
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Article476 1905-04-07 301 Alore Robbers, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Butterworth, 1 April.—Another case ol attempted gang robbery occurred in Bukit Alertajam village on the night of the 29th ultimo. The house is situated about 700 yards from the Police Station. The gang were composed of Keh Chinese who managed to enter476 words
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Article882 1905-04-07 302 (Before the Hon. A. F G. L>w, Puisne Judge, and a Common Jury.) The case ajainst tie three Province Malays who w i r z svemliv cli rged with gang robberv, and w !»;<••. occupi(-d the Court for exactly a v»upie of day s. -awiis conclusion at882 words
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Article1032 1905-04-07 302 (Before the lion. A. F. G. Law, Puisne Judge, and a Common Jury.) The trial of Bakar, who was charged with the murder of a bread hawker in the Province on the 11th of last month, commenced in the Supreme Court on Monday morning, the Hall being filled1,032 words
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Article54 1905-04-07 303 March to Harbs n. Japanese Advancing Slowly. (Supplied by Renter.) TnndoD 6 April.—ln an official despatch rrf that Ins ar ml e S "Kaijuen continue advane.n- slowly «tended front and are expelling the Lstapatro's from the villages en route. Q n ]va distance of forty miles separates the(Supplied by Renter.) - 54 words
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Article281 1905-04-07 303 Revolutionary Haids.” Arrests and Seizures. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 5 April.—A strong body of police and troops yesterday raided the criminal quarter of Warsaw ami seized large quantities of revolutionary pamphlets ami manifestoes, besides revolvers and cartridges. Ko fewer than sixty-three arrests of revolutionaries are reported to have(Supplied by Reuter.) - 281 words
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Article125 1905-04-07 303 Epidemic Inevitable. Outbreak in Russian Provinces. (Su] plied by Reuter.) in the RnJ J Cholera lias broken out mir. The d aU I r °i Vmces of Tver and Vladi the winter. lsease ias continued throughout is now inevibV 11 om but au epidemic W 1 1 the(Su] plied by Reuter.) - 125 words
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Article94 1905-04-07 303 King and President to Meet. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lonuon, 6 A pril—The French Press is discussing m a most gratified tone the prospect of an interview between M. Loubet, Pre®ld™f of tbe F rench lb public, and His Majesty King Edward, as the latter is passing through Paris(Supplied by Reuter.) - 94 words
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Article309 1905-04-07 303 Great Loss oF Lafe. Enormous Damage to Property, (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 5 April.—A. severe earthquake occurred yesterday in India, extending from Apia noithward to Simla, causing enormous damage, It is feared that there has been great, loss of life, especially in Lahore, wheie many buildings collapsed(Supplied by Reuter.) - 309 words
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Article92 1905-04-07 303 Canon Lyttelton to be Headmaster. (Supplied by Reuter). London, 6 April.—The Rev. Hon. Canon Edward Lyttelton, m.a., has been elected headmaster of Eton College. [Canon Lvttelton is au elder brother of the Rt. Hon. Alfred Lyttelton, Secretary of State for the Colonies, and has been headmaster of Ilailevbury(Supplied by Reuter). - 92 words
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Article96 1905-04-07 303 Increasing- British Troops. Details being Considered. (Supplied by Reuter.) uondon, 6 April—Replying in the House m Commons to a question asked by Mr. 1,. Ji. Buchanan (Liberal member for East i eiihshire), as to whether the Government ol India has asked for an increase in the number of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 96 words
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Article141 1905-04-07 303 Colonial Preference “Condemned.” (Supplied by Reuter.) London, April.— A motion brought forward by Sir Elliott Lees (Conservative member for Birkenhead), condemning the policy of taxation on food and Colonial preference, has been unanimously adopted by the House of Commons. The Government and most of the Ministerialist party were,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 141 words
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Article227 1905-04-07 303 Meningitis in New York. Big Death Roll. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 5 April— An extraordinarily fatal epidemic of meningitis has broken out in the city of New York, and no fewer than 148 deaths occurred during the week which ended on the Ist instant. Inspectors have been appointed(Supplied by Reuter.) - 227 words
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Article233 1905-04-07 304 Inward Per Prinz Luitpold, from Hongkong Mr. Cheah hoon Sing, Mr. Lai Chi Wo. From Singapore: Mr. H. Louriaux aml servant, Mr. R. Freeman and servant, Mr. Frank T. Tewell. From Yokohama: Mi. W. Loot. From Nagasaki Mrs. Twao Honda, Mrs. Kio Sasada, Mr. and Mrs. Sakai and child.233 words
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Article113 1905-04-07 304 Births. On the 12th March, at Shanghai, to Air. and Mrs. W. S. King, twin daughters. On the I.3th March, at Soochow, the wife of Edward Pilley, of a daughter, at Blanche Villa, Scott’s Road. Singapore, the wife of 11. A. Scott, of a daughter. Marriages. On the113 words
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Article119 1905-04-07 304 Penang, 6th April. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 4 months’ sight Bank ...1 ll}* .3 Credit ..Uli? 3 Documentary ...1 11 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 145 f 3 days’ sight Private 147 f Bombay. Demand Bink 145* 3 days’ sight Private 147| Madras, Demand Bank119 words
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Article190 1905-04-07 304 BersawahGold Aline Co., Ld. U.-sales Raub Australian Gold Alining Co., Ld s.—nom. Rediang Lebong Gold Al inmg Co., Ld. VZbO—buyers KadanaGold Al iningCo,,Ltd. (fully paid) 10.—nom. Bruseh Tin Alining Co., Ld. 3.75 sales Karangan Tin Alining Co. 9 sellers Kinta Tin Al ines Ltd S 10.50 sellers New Gopeng190 words
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Article168 1905-04-07 304 Gold leaf 78 B. Pepper (W. Coast 31b5.50z.) out of stock White Pepper 38— sellers Trang Pepper, 8 26.—saZes Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 80 sellers Mace Pickings 70.— sellers Nutmegs 110 s 39. sellers No. 1 6.10 non Sugar 2 no stock. Basket 6.50 sales Tapioca Flour168 words
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Advertisement495 1905-04-07 304 The Secret of Spotles, Skin. Pimples Cured in Province Wellesley BY Dr. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS Impurities in the blood are the cause f skin disorders such as Eczema, PimpU Boils. It is a mistake to try and cure eruptions such as these by means of salves and ointments for outward495 words
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