The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 13 October 1905
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Article2054 1905-10-13 903 Recruiting of Coolies. {Friday, 6lh October.) The recruiting of Chinese coolies at Hongkong was left to Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, agents of the East Rand Propietory Mines Ltd, Transvaal. Through them the contracts were handed over to two Chinese Emigration Agencies stationed at Yaumati, a part of the2,054 words
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Advertisement115 1905-10-13 903 The Echo JU Justice satisfies everybody and justiceialone.—Emeroon. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Si reel, Penang. PRICE DAILY'.LOCAL $2l per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CA BLE. A DURESS; Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 188. Editor-m-C/de/115 words
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Article395 1905-10-13 904 In a civil sitting before Mr. Justice Fisher yesterday in which a Chinaman sued a brother Celestial for damages for trespassing on bis land at Balik Pulau, Mr. Lornie, District Officer, who was a witness, was very severely cross-examined by Mr. Wright Motion on behalf of the395 words
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Article523 1905-10-13 904 New Lines in Far East Yus™ Kaisluutbe largest company of Japan, arrived here on the ]ltl for the purpose <>f establishing a permanent steamship service between Japan and Ran goon and Calcutta. He left for Calcutta to-day. 4 The representatives of two other bm companies, the Toyo Ki523 words
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1939 1905-10-13 905 No. 2 I tt grande sayesse de I homme consi.de I'l con I tad re ses Jolies. m y Dear Friend, You will agree with that the seventh moon of the Chinese ,lie H hv far the most picturesque of all, sur•e^lH\ in1,939 words
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Article338 1905-10-13 906 BULOW’S TALK. English Press Opinion. The Berlin Strike Situation Grave. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyds" Sei vice,) Berlin, sth October. Prince von Bulow, when questioned by French journalists, twice declared that, the Russo-German rapprochement was merely a corresponding move to the Franco-Italian intimacy and menaced nobodv. He explained his reasons for(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyds" Sei vice,) - 338 words
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Article107 1905-10-13 906 The German Loan. The Naval Review. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, sth October. —The Japanese Government is converting a. loan on the German market with the knowledge of the Government. (Echo Special.) Hongkong, sth Oct. —The following British warships will participate in the Japanese Naval review: Diadem, Ist class(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 107 words
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Article770 1905-10-13 906 Official Report. The following is from the Japan Chronicle of the 13th September: Yesterday we published an extra stating that an exp’osion had occurred on board the flagship Mikasa.” and that, the killed and wounded amounted to six hundied men. Later on official information confirmed lhe report770 words
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Article490 1905-10-13 906 The body of lhe European which wag found floating in the harbour on Wednesday morning and was supposed tobethatofa passenger by the last German mail has turned out to be that of A. de’Mdllo, a European lad living with Mr. Popus, at Transfer Road. Last Monday afternoon490 words
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Article1116 1905-10-13 907 In Re the Rubber Trade. (Saturday, 7th Oct.} Is view of the paramount importance o f the rubber industry and the great strides made by our planters and capitalists generally in the development and extension of rubber estates in all parts of Malaya, and the marked improvement of1,116 words
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Article505 1905-10-13 907 China is waking up. The process is sure to be slow—for the sleep has been profound and longer than Rip van Winkle’s—but it has at least begun. For the last half of the nineteenth century she was consistently bullied, in varying degrees, by the Powers of505 words
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Article1647 1905-10-13 908 The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices on Friday afternoon, when there were present —Messrs. J. AV. Hallifax (President), A. It. Adams, L. IL Clayton, Dr. P. V. Locke, Lim Eu Toh, with Dr. W. H. Hose (Acting Health Officer),Nr. A.1,647 words
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Article233 1905-10-13 909 peace Treaty Sanctioned. Japan’s Debts. British Squadron at Kobe. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 6th October. —The Privy Council atlokio has sanctioned the Treaty of Peace ['tween Japan and Russia. London, 6th October. —Count Okuma, exPremier of Japan, spoaki ng at Tokio, said that Japan’s debt was now <£250,600,000 Gerling(Supplied by lieuter.) - 233 words
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Article101 1905-10-13 909 Central Asia and the Colonies. 'ffle Ottasiafmker Lh„jd\ ,S' e •<•;«.) -bi Ct. I Berlin, «th October.-l’be German Gove nneut believes that an uuderstaudiiw .uieut questions a ff« ctillg the illterh o{ A la is desired m Loudon, but the question has no interest for Berlin. (Supplied by lieuter.)'ffle – Ottasiafmker Lh„jd\ ” ,S'e,•<•;«.) - 101 words
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Article22 1905-10-13 909 Honour for King Edward. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 6th October.— King Edward has been gazetted Colonel of the Eighth Spanish Regiment.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 22 words
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Article31 1905-10-13 909 The Red Sea Piracies. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 6th October.—The Porte has agreed to all the British demands regarding piracy in the Red Sea and the satisfying of British claims.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 31 words
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Article67 1905-10-13 909 The Insurance Scandals. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 6th Oct. —The investigation of the affairs of the American insurance companies, now proceeding at New York, daily brings to light fresh instances of irregulaiities and wastefulness. The Governor of Missouri, in a vigorously applauded speech, declared that when the President(Supplied by lieuter.) - 67 words
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Article55 1905-10-13 909 Bubonic Plague. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 6tb Oct. —It is announced from Blantyre, in South Africa, that bubonic plague has broken out at Chinde, at the. mouth of .he Zambesi River and several deaths have lesulted. London, 6th October.—Sir W illiam Manning, the Commissioner of Central Africa, leaves for(Supplied by lieuter.) - 55 words
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Article69 1905-10-13 909 A Reported Remedy. (Supplied by lleub r.) London, Oth October.— At, the great 1 überculosis Conference held at Paris, M. Behring, the discoverer of the diphtheria serum, announced that he has discovered a remedy lor tuberculosis. It is neither in the form of a serum nor vaccine. He cannot,(Supplied by lleub r.) - 69 words
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Article28 1905-10-13 909 Jockey Club Stakes. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 6th October.—The running in the Jockey Club Stakes has resulted as follows: St. Ainant 1 Polymelus 2 and Mondamin 3.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 28 words
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Article27 1905-10-13 909 New Light a Success. (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 6th October.—The experimental electric lighting of a portion of the town last night was attended with success.27 words
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Article97 1905-10-13 909 Peace and Other Things (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 6th October. —A rescript of the Tsar directs the retirement of all naval officers who are unable to satisfy the increasing demands under the reformed navy rules. London, 6th October. —The British Government has accepted the principle which has led to(Supplied by lieuter.) - 97 words
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Article109 1905-10-13 909 (Ute Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) Berlin, 6th October.—Spam has expressed satisfaction at the Sultan of Morocco accept‘no the Conference programme. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 6th October.—A modified con°f the Moroi can Loan has been signed ,u t'ez, the amount now being one million P°uuds sterling. London, 7th October.—The Pans Matin(Ute " Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) - 109 words
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Article38 1905-10-13 909 John O’Donnell in Gaol. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 6th October.—John O’Bonnell, M.P., having refused to give surety for his future good behaviour has been sentenced at Dublin to three months’ imprisonment for inciting to intimidation ami outrage.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 38 words
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Article46 1905-10-13 909 New Trooper Ordered. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 6th October.—The Government of India has given orders for a new troopship of 5280 tons to be built on the Clyde. 'The ship is to be specially designed for shallow waters, the draught king limited to eighteen feet.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 46 words
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Article42 1905-10-13 909 Traffic to be Resumed. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 7th October.—ln view of the anticipated complete opening of the Suez Canal to-morrow, the steamers detaim*d at Suez have been allowed to enter the Cana! and proceed as fai as Ismail t.(Supplied by lieuter.) - 42 words
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Article29 1905-10-13 909 Pusino Lama. 'The Manager courteously informs us that the output from this mine for the month of September last was Piculs Tin Ore produced 800 Approximate value §37,20629 words
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Article197 1905-10-13 909 Arrival of the Chinese Commissioner. His Ex. Tong Shao Yi, Imperial High Commissioner, passed through Penang on the 7th by the Laisang, en route for China from Calcutta. His Excellency came ashore in the forenoon and tiffined at the Chinese Consulate, returning to the Laisang in the evening.197 words
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Article925 1905-10-13 910 The premi nary enquiry into this case, in which Kader Mydin and Vanjoor Pakir are charged with cheating with respect to $70,000 worth of goods delivered by them without a bill of lading, was continued before Mr. Peel on Friday afternoon. Mr. Murison Allan, with a925 words
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Article1039 1905-10-13 910 instructive,and amusing matter relating to schools in general and to local educational establishments in particular will appear under the above heading in this journal about once a week, and it is hoped that this new feature of the Echo may be welcomed by those in whose interest1,039 words
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Article4332 1905-10-13 911 VIOLA GRAEME - by VIOLA GRAEME, author of C 7.7./ “The Tr. -A.,,/ •< The Hawi <;/_ God, Loves Loyaltii.” “J Soldier Sweetheart,” The Beauty of Hie Season.” The Tea-Go,n Girl,” “A Scotch Marriage.” u The Milliner u Model.” *‘A GoMoh Girl" Body or Soul." "A Royal Sweetheart” Her Marriage4,332 words
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Article4353 1905-10-13 913 11. J. Wilkinson, Chair mad of the Fisheries Commission - Methods of Fishing. (Hy 11. J. Wilkinson, Chair mad of the Fisheries Commission. Fishing, in its crudest form, is of course on*- of the oldest of the arts; it is not confined to man and mav lie said to antedate his evolution. The spearing of fish4,353 words
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Article382 1905-10-13 915 P. R. C. vs. C. R. C. A cricket match was played on the Hspia.na.de on Saturday afternoon between the Penang Recreation Club and the Chinese Recreation Club and ended in a draw in fa vmir of Ihe Chinese term, owing to want of time. Ihe highest scorers for382 words
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Article1719 1905-10-13 916 SIDE-LHIHTS OX THE STRLG< 1 LI. lull SUPREMACY IX THE FAR EAST. (Monday, 9th October.) Up to a comparatively recent date it had been the fashion for the affluent Briton at Home to regard his commercial position in the Far East as practically impregnable. The summer of his1,719 words
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Article70 1905-10-13 917 Count Witte. Moscow Compositors’ Strike. ll'he Ostasiatisclier Lloyd's" Service.) Rprlin 7th Oct.—lt is rumoured in St. Petersburg that Count Witte will shortly L appointed President ot the Imperial Ministry perhaps with the powers ot a Lchska’nzler (Imperial Chancellor). Count Lainsdorff (now Foreign Minister) will remain Minister of AVar. (Sll'he “ Ostasiatisclier Lloyd's" Service.) - 70 words
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Article67 1905-10-13 917 Diplomatic Changes. (The Ostasiatischer TAoyd's Service.) Berlin, 7th Oct.—A mutual change of Ambassadors is to take place at Berlin and St Petersburg. It is expected that Count. Osteusacken will replace Count von Alvensleben at St. Petersburg and probable both the Russian and German Ambassadors at Copenhagen, Herr Schoen and(The “ Ostasiatischer TAoyd's ” Service.) - 67 words
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Article70 1905-10-13 917 Moroccan Imbroglio Disclosures. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth October.—The Paris Matin continues to print its disclosures of the history of the Moroccan imbroglio and affirms that Great Britain offered M. Delcassc, late French Minister of Foreign Affairs, to mobilize the British fleet and seize the Kiel Canal and, in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article58 1905-10-13 917 A Day of Mourning. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, "th October.—Yesterday was observed as a day of mourning throughout, Hungary, as being the anniversary of the execution of the leader* of the war of 1849. The processions to the graves of the patriots Kossuth and Count Bat t hamy weie(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article28 1905-10-13 917 Increase in Trade. (Supplied. hi/ Reuter.) London, 9th October.—The British imPyitsjor September show an increase ot *-.658,642 and the exports an increase of A 421.801, 1(Supplied. hi/ Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article30 1905-10-13 917 The Royal Visit. (Supplied by Reuter.) x J 1 f V I* r l L'linloj], !)[]j October.—The Prince and 'Dress of Wales leave Genoa for India on2 u October.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article21 1905-10-13 917 Traffic Resumed. (Applied y y Reuter.) v'applied by Reuter.) “don, 9ti, October.—The Suez Canal n ,e *°l>eued to traffic.(Applied /yy Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article33 1905-10-13 917 New Commander»!!!-Chief. (Supplied by Rent,!-.) l-midon Bth October. Colonel lumo Richmmid Jones, C. B„ commanding the bcots Guards, lias been selected for the command of the troops in the Straits Settlements.(Supplied by Rent,!-.) - 33 words
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Article173 1905-10-13 917 The Cinematograph entertainment at Penang Road is still doing splendid business ami on Saturday night, in spite of the threatening aspect of the weather, there was another full house. This is not to be wondered at, considering that the piogiamme teems with good things. Among the war173 words
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Article167 1905-10-13 917 A shooting match between the Penang Volunteers and the Police was tired at, the Rille Range, Kam pong Bahru, at 3 p. m. on Saturday, when the Police came off victorious z by 41 points. The following are t he scores P. V. Lieut. Wilson 71 Sergeant-Major Ventham167 words
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Article609 1905-10-13 917 London, 15th September.—At public sale to-day the hugest amount of Plantation Grown Para Lubber yet offered at auctions, was catalogued consisting of «4 pkgs Stiaits A 89 pkgs Ceylon, weighing in all about 8 tons. TLe quality generally was good but there were very few really nice sale609 words
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Obituary45 1905-10-13 917 Obituary. Herr Von Richthofen Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service) Beilin, 7th Oct.— Ihe death is announced ot Herr von Richthofen, the geographer. Obituary. Earl Fortescue. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Uth October.—The death of Earl Fortescue, father-in-law of Sir Michael Hicks-Beach whois at present in Hongkong, is announced.45 words
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Article1564 1905-10-13 918 Side-Lights on Education in Malaya By ONE WHO HAS BEEN THROUGH the Mill in Penang: We commend to all interested in education in British Malaya the following critique of an Old Boy’—who has been educated in Penang—upon this subject I must congratulate you heartily upon the manner in1,564 words
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Article127 1905-10-13 918 According to reports from the experts sent by t he Japanese Government to Fushun, the coalfield there must be regarded as one of the richest in the world. The depth of the coal layeis is stilted to be nearly 66 feet, and the total quantity of coal is127 words
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Article202 1905-10-13 918 The Prize Court at Yokosuka has decbued the following vessels, together with the ll cargoes, to be lawful prizes of warbritis' steamer Dollar (4.216 tons) caigo, > bundles of hay; 14,60'» bags of barley aw 32 200 bags of oats. British steamei Held (3,235 tons) cargo 64,600 bags202 words
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Article888 1905-10-13 919 A Warning. (Tuesday, 10th October.} our last issue it was stated in tliip column that the fall Mall Gazette had .riven publicity to a remarkable warnfiitr to John Bull and that it would appear in the Echo to-day. We now fulfil that promise, giving the article as it888 words
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Article403 1905-10-13 919 The London Standard China’s Claims, is informed that the Chinese Legation at Washington says China is to institute a bureau, analogous to the United States Court of Claims, to assess damages arising from the military operations in Chinese territory during the war, including seizures of property, destruction of403 words
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Article480 1905-10-13 919 Effect of The Boycott On e effect of the (’hi nose h<>yc<>t tof Anieri• can g 'ods is I he at tent ion being given to Austranan produce. During the past few weeks, i > t he Sydney 7 e/r///up/q Chinese merchants in Now Soul li ales480 words
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Article234 1905-10-13 920 Russo-German Entente. Strikes and Bloodshed. To Intimidate the Chinese. {The Ostasiastischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 9th October.—The Tsar is preparing a. fitting reception in honour of Prince Friedrich Leopold of Prussia, who is soon to pay a visit to St. Petersburg. (S')}>plied by Reuter.) Loudon, 9th October. —It is reported{The “ Ostasiastischer Lloyd's ” Service.) - 234 words
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Article118 1905-10-13 920 British Naval Visit Togo’s Proposed Visit to England. {Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 9th October. —The British China squadron has arrived at Kobe and met with a most cordial leceptiou. The officers of the fleet were ba.nquetted by the Governor of Kobe aud King Edward aud the Mikado were enthusiastically{Supplied by Reuter.) - 118 words
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Article141 1905-10-13 920 Dclcasse’s Revelations. French Animosity Increases. {The Oslasiat iseher Lloyd's'' Service.) Berlin, 9th October.—The Paris Matin discloses an alleged offer of Great Britain to M. Delcasse, late French Foreign Minister, of military support against, Germany m the Moroccan quarrel, including the occupation of the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal and the{The " Oslasiat iseher Lloyd's'' Service.) - 141 words
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Article43 1905-10-13 920 Designs on Yangtsze Trade. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9th October. —lt is stated that the Hamburg-America Line and the Norddeutscher Llovd contemplate starting lines of steamers in Far Eastern waters especially with a view to combating Japanese competition <»n the Yangtsze River.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article41 1905-10-13 920 Dr. Behring’s Cure. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10th October. —In the opinion of medical men it will be a long time before Dr. Behring’s tuberculosis remedy can reach a practical stage, all hough the merits of his researches are undisputed.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article27 1905-10-13 920 Advance upon Sada. London, 10th October. —The Turkish Yemen expedition has occupied Hajje unopposed aud the next advance will be upon the Imam’s stronghold at Sada.27 words
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Article46 1905-10-13 920 No Night Traffic. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10th Oct.—The passage of the Suez Canal is only free in the daytime. It will require another couple of days’ work before it is sufficiently cleared to allow of the free passage of ships during the night.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article35 1905-10-13 920 The First Missionaries. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10th October.- -The first six missionaries for Mongalla, in the Southern Sudan, sail from Marseilles on the 18th instant ami others are to follow in 1906.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article38 1905-10-13 920 General Booth’s Scheme. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10th October.—General Booth has cabled to the Hon. Alfred Deakin, Premier of the Australian Commonwealth, that he cannot proceed with his emigration scheme, owing to the obstacles raised by Australia.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article100 1905-10-13 920 Martial Law Proclaimed. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10th Oct.—Martial law has been proclaimed throughout the South American Republic of Argentina owing to the imminence of a general strike. A warning has been received in Moji cautioning vessels navigating the north-east coast of Corea to be careful <>i’ floating mines.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 100 words
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Article648 1905-10-13 920 Significant Moves That the people of Chjua their eyes opened, especially t younger generation, am] are ch™ tb•many of their manners, customs 111 Of thought, to Which then cestors have hitherto steadfastly c l llt favour of those of the West, mGstt g ’i to the648 words
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Article2013 1905-10-13 921 Trade Returns, 1904. Imports Fell Over 4/ Millions. Exports Dropped 4; Millions'.. Mk A Stuart, Registrar of Imports ami Exports, reports under date Singapore 20th April, 1905, upon the import and export trade of the Federated Malay States in 1904 as follows A Fad Year. ’fhe trade in2,013 words
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Article61 1905-10-13 922 The Selangor Rifle Association holds its a inual prize meeting ami Sunday, the I4tli ael 15th. On Saturday the 2)6, 500, 600, and 890 yards Highest Aggregate Score, Loke Yew Challenge Cup, V amshing Target, and Brick Competition will be fired for andon Sunday will be held 1 he61 words
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Article291 1905-10-13 922 Referring to the result of the peace negotiations, the China Times remarks that now peace is assured more may be expected to be heard of a, project the carrying out of which has for some time been under discussion —the withdrawn,! of the foreign troops front291 words
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Article1464 1905-10-13 922 Aly dearest Fanny.—You know, dear, Tom is m the Volunteers here and he belongs to the Mounted Section. Well, he» came home in an awful temper on Sunday from the Held dav, or whatever they call it. When I'd given the man a stengah amt got him calmed1,464 words
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Article620 1905-10-13 923 The P Go’s New Service Four new Boats coming to Penang. (Wednesday, 10th Oct.} To-mobkow will see the inauguration of the P- k). Company’s new service to the Far East, that magnificent specimen o f modern naval architecture the 7000 tonn er Arcadia being due at 6.30 a.620 words
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Article454 1905-10-13 923 Hongkong Legislator confesses that British Trade is being driven out of China. Speaking in the Hongkong Legislative Council on the 21st ultimo, th.* Hon ble Robert Shewan (Member for the Chamber, of Commerce and head of the firm of Shewan, Tomes A Co.) is reported to have replied454 words
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Article1088 1905-10-13 923 Singapore has been Good News. for some time past enjoying the luxury of a cold storage establishment, from which various Australian products could be obtained at a moderate cost. Such a thing is a great boon in this land of stringy beef and goat mutton, so our readers1,088 words
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Article1013 1905-10-13 924 Important Statement by Marquis Yam ag a ta. Marquis Yamagata. granted an interview to a representative of the Nichi Nichi S/>iinbun on the 7th September, and authorised him to make public the following statement, as to the Japanese Government’s reasons for coi eluding peace For some1,013 words
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Article289 1905-10-13 924 Three out of Six Killed. On Monday, the 2nd instant, a Kling tongkang with a. crew of live men and a Lui (co<d<) left, the harbour for Situl, in Kedah Territory, to purchase cattle. They had S2(l0 in* cash and ten saeonqs. It is reported all went289 words
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Article489 1905-10-13 925 British Opinion German and French Views. (Ec/io Special) London, 10th Oct, lhe Loudon dailies, with the exception of the Times and the Daily Mail, are silent regarding tbo Paris Matin’s startling’ revelations respecting the Moroccan imbroglio. This silence must not be interpreted as showing indifference to the situation,489 words
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Article42 1905-10-13 925 A Report Denied 7/«e O.dasiaMer Lloydd" Service.) i, r. Hide l”: X' c'n’ 1 1 ll<! effect Ildr c 1 Colony papers to the her << ld ,i iv l,lan v s about to abandon H V'? African ph.itically denied in Berlin.,( 7/«e – O.dasiaMer Lloydd" Service.) - 42 words
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Article84 1905-10-13 925 More Political Trouble (S applied by Reuter.) v mJ neuter.) Utnlon. lltl, Oct.—The Emperor Francis Joseph has again prorogued the Hungarian Diet until the 19th December, his reason ein t m inability to form a Government on a basis which would secure the Parliament agauist disorder. Despite the prorogation,(S applied by Reuter.) - 84 words
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Article67 1905-10-13 925 A Brigand Outrage (Suppheil by Reuter.) London, 10th October.—Turkish brigands iecently captured a British employe of the lurkish Tobacco Regie, named Wills, and demanded a ransom for his release. They have now sent to the British Consul at Monastir one of Mr. Wills’ears, together with a thieat. to put,(Suppheil by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article25 1905-10-13 925 (Supplied by Reuter.) Karlstad Programme Adopted. London, 10th October.—The Norwegian Storthing has adopted the programme of the Karlstad Convention by 101 to 1G votes.Karlstad Programme Adopted. - 25 words
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Article23 1905-10-13 925 Dr. Behring’s Treatment. (Supplied ly Renter.) Berlin, loth The Paris Congress on Tuberculosis has disclosed the details ot Dr. Behring’s new treatment.(Supplied ly Renter.) - 23 words
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Article112 1905-10-13 925 More Bloodshed (Supplied by Reußr.) London, 11th Oct.- Moscow is «piieting down ami t lie strikes seem to be partially sul.'si'hng, but a sharp conflict look place yesterday between 11 o-<■ i« »a< I and (jossacks. The people stoned 'lie Cossacks, who dismounted ami fired two volleys. 'Jen persons(Supplied by Reußr.) - 112 words
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Article29 1905-10-13 925 Europe’s Output (Supplied by Render Loudon, 11th Det. Europe’s output <4’ sugar for 199 a is estimate»! at G,625,000 t ms as compared with 4,690,000 tons in 1901.(Supplied by Render ) - 29 words
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Article61 1905-10-13 925 Great Distress. Supplied by Reuter. Loudon, 11th October.—'Die lack ofcheap housing accommodation in Rome has produced a regular crisis. Hundreds of families are camping under the porches of churches ami palaces and in the doorways of houses 1 he landlords retuse to re»luce the reuts. London, 11th Octolier.— TheSupplied by Reuter. - 61 words
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Article45 1905-10-13 925 The Unemployed (S it ppi uni by Reuter.) London, 11th Oct.—On the occasion of the ceremonious opening of the new llior«mghfar«>s ot Ahlwych ami Kingsway, debouching <m the Strand, on the 18th instant, King Edward will receive a deputation of the unemployed of Poplar,(S it ppi uni by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article25 1905-10-13 925 The Royal Tour died by Renter.) Lomlon, 111 h October,—The hookings to India are very heavy at present in view of lhe Royal tour.died by Renter.) - 25 words
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Article231 1905-10-13 925 Umpire Reaches Hongkong. (Echo Special.) Hongkong, llfh Oct.—Sir MichaelIl icks-Beach, M. I’., the umpire in t he Tanjong Pagar arbitration, and Sir Edward Boyle, K. C., arbitrator for the lanjong Pagar Dock Company, have arrived here, en route to Singapore. 1 hey tiflined at Government House with231 words
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Article1090 1905-10-13 926 More Signs of the Times. Seeking Light. It is reported that the Emperor and Empress Dowager have recently made lai go purchases of translated works dealing with Constitutional Government and political matters. These works are carefully studied by their Majesties on retiring from the official business1,090 words
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Article97 1905-10-13 926 out Che Em Laue. The Fire Lgade Xt! I elite were communicated will, a they arrived the door was found locked. I hey managed to break it 0 and the hose was then brought into nb with the result that the Hames were extin? wished before they97 words
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Article429 1905-10-13 926 The Anti-reform Outrage. Shanghai, 26 Sept.—ln the outrage perpetrated at Peking, Shao Ying was badlv, and Duke Tsaitseh slightly, injured. They are recovering. Four Chinese were killed and thirteen injured. The outrage was incited by reactionaries. The departure of the Chinese Commissioners has been abandoned pro. tem. The429 words
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Article701 1905-10-13 927 A SiIOKT-SIGHTED PoLICY. (Thursday, 12th Oct.) While perusing the published reports of a speech delivered by Air. Robert in the Legislative Council of jjongkong a few days ago we were forcibly reminded of an old grievance of planters and others engaged in the development of the vast agricultural701 words
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Article1453 1905-10-13 927 The Anglo-Japanese The Alliance, alliance, says the Calcutta Daily News, affords mutual guarantees for the protection of Anglo-Japanese interests even if only threatened by a single hostile Power, and assures the maintenance of the status quo in the Fast East. This agreement, therefore, goes a great deal fart1,453 words
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Article6075 1905-10-13 928 Lord Curzon’s Policy. Guiding Principles. Simla, 20th Sept.—The meeting of the Directors of Education was duly held this morning at Kennedy House. The Viceroy was supported by Sir Denzil Ibbetson, Sir A.T. Arundel, Mr. Risely, and Mr. Orange, and the provincial Directors of Instruction also sat round the table.6,075 words
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Article127 1905-10-13 931 On ami alter the 14th «lay of Octolwr, 190ĕ, the rate of postage to l»e charged upon letters pasted in the'Straits Settlementsand addressed to any place in the (Joloiiv, the Federated Malay States and Johore will be three cents for any weight not exceeding two ounces, and three127 words
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Article473 1905-10-13 931 Monerakelle Rubber Estates, Limited 85,785 h‘ e< IST er e d Sept em ber 8, C‘a pi Di 1, £25 ,<)< )0 in £l shares. Object, to acquire the properties known as the Monerakelle, Normand v. Hastings, and Tring Estates, in the Aloneragalla district of Ceylon, and to473 words
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Advertisement659 1905-10-13 931 Our Beauty Competition. Ist Prize s/5 plus Echo Free for I Year. 2nd Prize 525 plus Echo Free for 6 Months. It will facilitate matters considerable if the great G. P. will kindly rememljer that votes should bo .-.ent iu addressed Compel diou Ed dor, Echo Office, Beach Street 1659 words
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Article156 1905-10-13 932 M, Delcasse not Responsible. Questions in Parliaments. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11th October.—The Editor of the Paris Matin says that M. Delcasse is in no way responsible for the statements regarding the Moroccan imbroglio made in the Matin's articles. •The German press is displaying irritation liecause the British(Supplied by Reuter.) - 156 words
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Article61 1905-10-13 932 Ententes and Alliances. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 12th October. —The Paris correspondent of the Times wires that he has reason to believe that an Angl >-Russiaii rapprochement, is being strongly advocated by France and is being favourably considered in Russia and further, that, there is no likelihood of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article99 1905-10-13 932 British Squadron’s Visit. German Steamers Seized (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11th Oct. —The British squadron has left Kobe for Yokohama, accompanied by the Japanese fleet. The departure of the two fleets made a magnificent spectacle. They were bidden fa,rewell by the explosion of fireworks and the shouting of banzai.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 99 words
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Article57 1905-10-13 932 Royal Betrothal and Marriage. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 11th October. —The betrothal of Prince Eitel Fritz, of Prussia,, ami the Duchess Sophie Charlotte, of Oldenberg, is announced. London, 12th Oct. —The Duke of SaxeCoburg has been married to Princess Adelaide of Schleswig-Holstein at Gluksburg. The Kaiser was present(The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) - 57 words
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Article164 1905-10-13 932 The Insurance Scandals. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 12th October In the course of the investigation of the affairs of the American Insurance companies, now proceeding at. New York, Mr. McCurdy, the President of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, stated that his salary was <£30,000 sterling(Supplied by Renter.) - 164 words
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Article30 1905-10-13 932 New Inspector of Chinese. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 12th Oct. —Captain Cruddas, of the Indian Army, has been appointed one of the Inspectors of Chinese in South Africa.(Supplied by Renter.) - 30 words
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Article82 1905-10-13 932 Per Zaida, from Rangoon 9th Oct., Mr. and Mrs. J. F. van Rees, Mr. ami Mrs. Radaby, Mrs. Ah Chee, Messrs. Horden, A. Saweney, Hoy ala, Yamakani, and Nakasuna. Per Hebe, from Singapore 9th Oct., Messrs. G. Mamoli, V. Yzelmann, W. H. Sinclair, E. Holloway, and Wee Soon Chav.82 words
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Article123 1905-10-13 932 Penang. 13th October. (Ry courtesy of the Chartered Rank.) London Demand Bank 2/1 i 4 months’ sight Ban! 2 1. 1 g 3 Credit 21| 3 Documentary 2 l|g Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs ioB| 3 «lavs’ sight Private 160 J Bombay, Demand Bank' 158] 3 days’ sight Private 160]123 words
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Article146 1905-10-13 932 Gold leaf B. Pepper (W. Coast 3ibs.r> u/i) White Pepper O Trang Pepper (p,eke,l) Mace Pieloub' Sugar ■> ,Ul R Uo stock. U’asael 435 We, TapxH-a Flour I.Bo,e(l er C °P ra 7-IOWIer, fTahbuu 2D—;.... Guttah <x> lß 280- l>usu 20.V Rambong 260. India Rubber 225. Rottans Rottans Coarse146 words
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Article177 1905-10-13 932 Belat Tin Mining Co, Ld. 6.—se/Zeri Bersawah Gold M iniugCo, Ld. 12. selhrs Brieh Rubber Syndicate, Ld.s prem. buyers Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld. 6.50 buyers Duff Development Co. $8 50 sellers Fraser A Nea.ve, Ld $lO3. odes George'Town Dispensary $25. Howarth Erskine. Ld. $230. seller Karangan H177 words