The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 16 February 1906
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Title Section20 1906-02-16 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. §l5 per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. Penang, Friday, 16th February, 1906. No. 7.20 words
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Advertisement361 1906-02-16 1 //>////. //"'//s/// j s///s//,s'S/S////////SS,/,////,,?//////////////////////// CONTENTS. 5 J x Leaders page. Meetings, etc Page x s x The Only Remedy 109 Municipal Commission IJ4 x ,iu *i /x lie Legislative Council 119 x x Hie Algeciras Conference 118 11 x > The Famine Fund ...121 Miscellaneous: S x Famine Funds 124361 words
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Advertisement148 1906-02-16 2 y i THE I STRAITS ECHO I f MAIL EDITION. J u* 1 la |J Published the day prior to the departure of each mail 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as jjJ all important news from148 words
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Article979 1906-02-16 109 The Dollar Case. The Attorney-General rs Jin Yio Tong A Co. This was a case r<> the exportation of Straits Dollars winch, it will he remembered, created a great sensation last year among tlieChinese merchants of Penang ami the Straits generally. On the 20th January,979 words
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Article959 1906-02-16 109 We have to thank an esteemed correspondent for a contribution which merits something more than a few inches of space in our Public Opinion column, for it deals with one or two of the questions of the hour in a manner that not only interests but furnishes959 words
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Advertisement106 1906-02-16 109 PublishedMaily (except Sundays.) at tub CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., f1 0< 226—232, Beach Street, Penanz. PRICE «•>! iner annum DAILY LOCAI 11 OUTSTATIONS Postage Exti.i. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 M CABLE ADDRESS: Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 188. Editor-in-Chief Chesney Duncan Editor E- E. Skertchly. Associate-Editor) g NO Bok j ioEY106 words
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Article660 1906-02-16 110 lt is stated in the Times Russian that the Governor-General Rule °f Russian Poland issued the following as a 4 confidential circular’ to the temporary Military Governors of the ten provinces of Russian Poland 44 1 recommend you, in the first place, to consider agitators, rioters, and the660 words
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Article109 1906-02-16 110 Penangites do not seem to be very great spoits. La-t evening so few turned up a t the Drill Hall tiiat McAuliffe and Christie returned the money. So that those who came should not be disappointed, Patou -a.ng a couple of songs ami the Midget Jack boxed a couple109 words
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Article157 1906-02-16 110 Yesterday was a day of penance for the Hindoos, and from sunrise to sunset vast numbers of these people flocked to the grand temple on the hill at the Waterfall: some to undergo ablution as a means of purification from their past sins, and the kavaday carriers—men,157 words
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Article282 1906-02-16 110 The Eastern and Oriental Hotel did a smart piece of work on Wednesday last. It seems that when the German mail from Europe arrived the management of the Hotel were informed that she would leave before tiffin, so no preparations were made for catering for passengers. At noon,282 words
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Advertisement61 1906-02-16 110 Be Quick. Not a minute should be lost wiieu a child shows symptoms of croup. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy given as soon as t the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. It never fails, and is pleasant and safe to take. Geoige Town61 words
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Article1290 1906-02-16 111 One wight travel far indeed without a nvthing so quaint and picturesque Chap Goh Meh celebrations in Pen--1 Ohan Goh Meh in reality marks the the Chinese New Year festivities W "1 it is the time when the ladies take aU(I i fnrfhev plav the principal part1,290 words
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Article218 1906-02-16 111 MR. CHAMBERLAIN’S ATTITUDE. (Supplied, by Reuter.) London, Bth Feb. —Mr. Chamberlain, in a long letter to Lord Ridley, says that be does not desire to take up the leadership of the Unionist party, but repudiates all idea, of dropping Tariff Reforms as this would be inconsistent with Mr. Balfour's(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 218 words
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Article145 1906-02-16 111 Gloomy Views. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth Feb.—Four incidents appear to show that the Russian revolutionaries are only biding their time. Three accidental explosions of bombs, causing numerous deaths, have occurred at Sosnowice, Odessa and Bielost ock, while tjie house of a Russian named Kowelewsky, who was arrested at(Supplied by Reuter.) - 145 words
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Article83 1906-02-16 111 Riots and Cordiality. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 7th Feb. —Disturbances connected with the taking of the inventories _of the Churches have occurred at Alencon, Cherbourg and Sainte Claude, where the revolutionaries broke into the Cathedral, burnt the confessional and threw the statue of the Madonna into the river. London,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article22 1906-02-16 111 Coercion Act Revoked. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 7th Feb.—The Privy Council at Dublin has revoked the proclamations under the Coercion Act(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article92 1906-02-16 112 Ominous Signs (S u pplied by Reuter.) London, Bth Feb.—A telegram from Washington states that reports continue to pour into the State Department from its Agents in China regarding the rapid increase of anti-American feeling. '1 here are indications that all foreigners, except tho Japanese, will soon lie equally(S u pplied by Reuter.) - 92 words
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Article74 1906-02-16 112 Loyal Protestations. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9th Feb.—At Pretoria the Duke of Connaught received in audience four hundred native chiefs and their followers, who swore loyalty ami devotion to the British Crown and expressed their devotion, recalling the benefits which they had derived under the Duke’s mother, Queen(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article57 1906-02-16 112 The Bisley Meeting (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 7th Feb.—At a meeting of the National Rifle Association it was announced that teams from the Federated Malay States ami Uganda would compete at the Bisley meeting. |Tho F. M. 8. team will, we believe, be com posed ot the best murksnien(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article52 1906-02-16 112 The Royal Funeral. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth Feb.—The Kaiser goes to Copenhagen in the Royal yacht and only lauds for King Christian’s funeral. He leaves in the evening, thus avoiding forcing a meeting with the Duke of Cumberland in the family circle, the prospect ol which has •caused(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article64 1906-02-16 112 The Conference. (The (Jstasial ischer Lloyd's' Service.) Berlin, Bth Feb.—The Algeciras Conference has so far failed to arrive at any agreement between Germany and France on the Moroccan police question. The demands put forward bv the Paris Temps and Debate are incapable of accomplishment. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9th(The “ (Jstasial ischer Lloyd's' Service.) - 64 words
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Article39 1906-02-16 112 January Returns (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth Feb. —The British imports for January amounted to fifty-three and a half millions and the exports to thirty and three-quarter millions, the increase in each being five and three quarter millions.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article27 1906-02-16 112 American Commercial Treaty (The Cktasiatischer Lloyd* Set cite. Berlin, Bth Feb.—The negotiations wr the completion of a provisory American Commercial Treaty are developing more rapidlv. X(The “ Cktasiatischer Lloyd* Set cite. ) - 27 words
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Article24 1906-02-16 112 More Pay. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 7th Feb.-Au Army Order has been issued increasing the pay of colouisergeants by sixpence per day.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article364 1906-02-16 112 The Famine. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth Feb.—The drought, m India continues and 213,379 persons are now employed on the relief works. The Military Governor of Heilungkiang province telegraphs that the Hunghutze are actively raiding in t hat province, and the Russians are consequently delaying their evacuation on the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 364 words
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Article1102 1906-02-16 112 Among the Glaring War Risks I nsurance Notes as pub. lislied in the Shipping World (17 Jan.) we find a paragraph reading as follows —Further business was done during the week to cover the risk of war breaking out between any two Powers —say between England, France, and1,102 words
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Advertisement60 1906-02-16 112 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. Teh fault of giving children medicine containing injuiious substances, is sometimes more disastrous than the disease from which they may be suffering. Every mother should know that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is perfectly safe tor children to take, as it contains nothing harmful. George Town Dispensary,60 words
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Article553 1906-02-16 113 A Claim for the Shanghai Riot. According to a, Peking telegram to the 2Y. C. Daily Rews Great Britain intends to demand an indemnity with regard to the Shanghai riot, but the Waiwupu strongly maintains that the Consular Body should be blamed, and it is believed that it553 words
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Article25 1906-02-16 113 In sinking at the Sungei Besi Mine the stratum has been found to be exceptionally rich and the management are in ecstacies.25 words
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Article97 1906-02-16 113 'l’he following subscriptions have been received to date Mr. Gan Ngoh Bee $5O0 Messrs. Boustead Co. 250 Schmidt, Kustermann A Co. 250 Adamson Gilfillau Co. 200— Mr. Khoo Cheow Teong 200 Hon. J. K. Birch 100— Messrs. Sandilands Buttery A Co. 100— Mr. Choon Cheng Kian97 words
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Article170 1906-02-16 113 A number of Chinese were brought up before Mr. Peel this morning for fighting at Weld Quay at 11 p.m last night. They were all found guilty and fined $5 each. 'Three Klings, who had a fight in Beach Street yesterday, had to face the music170 words
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200 1906-02-16 113 Verdict. The trial of Sherif, store-keeper, P.W.D., Bukit Mertajam, on charges of housebreaking and theft of $2,849, which has been reported in our columns, was concluded yesterday afternoon, before the Bukit Mertajam Bench Court. The last important witness for the prosecution200 words
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Article1086 1906-02-16 114 Friday s Ordinary Meeting An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon at which were present Messrs. J. \V. Halhfax (Chairman), A. R. Adams, L. 11. Clayton and Dr. Locke (Commissioners), Mr. Biggs (Acting Secretary), Dr. Rose (Acting Municipal Health Officer) and Mr. Dunn (Acting1,086 words
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Article51 1906-02-16 114 PREPARING FOR THE 1 RAY. {Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 9th Feb. —Yesterday Mr. B a four sent letters to the Unionist Members of Parliament requesting them to take their places in Parliament on 13th February. Sir Henrv Campbell-Bannerman and the Marquis "of Ripon have sent similar letters to their{Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article59 1906-02-16 114 Russian Ingratitude. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10th Feb. —During a debate in the French Chamber considerable dissatisfaction was evoked by the terms of the Franco-Russian Commercial Treaty, the speakers declaring that Raissia gave nothing in return for French money and friendship and that Russia’s continued need of{Supplied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article103 1906-02-16 114 The Crisis Reached. {The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 10th Feb.— Fresh attacks on Germany in the French press render the solution of the Morocoo police question difficult. M. Rouvier, speaking in the Chamber, declined to influence the press. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9th Feb.—An Algeciras telegram published in Paris{The “ Ostasiatischer Lloyd's " Service.) - 103 words
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Article37 1906-02-16 114 The Religious Disorders. {Supplied by Retuer.) London, 9th Feb.—An ex-officer and a student have each been sentenced to two years’imprisonment in connection with the disturbances connected with the taking oi inventories of the Churches in Versailles.{Supplied by Retuer.) - 37 words
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Article21 1906-02-16 114 1 More Murders. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9th Feb. —The Chiefs of Police at Penza and Kutais have been murdered.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article36 1906-02-16 114 Commercial Legislation. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9th Feb. —The Washington House of Representatives has passed a Bill empowering the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix maximum railway rates and enforcing the publication of companies’ accounts.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article38 1906-02-16 114 Congratulations. {Supplied by Reuter.} Loudon, 9th Feb.—The Spanish Cabinet has congratulated King Alfonso on his choice of a Queen in the person of Princess Ena of Battenburg. The marriage will probably take place on the 2nd June.{Supplied by Reuter.} - 38 words
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Obituary154 1906-02-16 114 Obituary. Mr. Edward Godian, ,We regret to announce the death of Edward Godian, or Khoo Hun Tee, a son of the late Mr. Khoo Thean Tek, which took place yesterday afternoon at Argyle Road. He leaves a widow, three children and many grandchildren to mourn his loss. The funeral will154 words
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Article44 1906-02-16 115 A Spy Sensation (Supplied Rcidei.) T ion 9th Feb— rhe Chronicle says 1 L t“a sensation has been caused by the distbatX of secret plans of the Sydney forticove9 in the Innage of two Japanese. the Minister for Defence, is investigating the matter.(Supplied Rcidei.) - 44 words
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Article28 1906-02-16 115 Mission Station Burnt. (Supplied by Reuter London, 9th Feb.—The English Presbyterian Mission at Chanj-pu-sien sixty miles from Amoy, has been burned by a mob. The missionaries escaped.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 28 words
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Article37 1906-02-16 115 New Battleships. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 9th Feb.—The plans of the United States battleships North Carolina and Michigan provide for twelve 12-inch guns and no secondary battery, except for the repulse of torpedo attacks.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article40 1906-02-16 115 The Dreadnought.” (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 9th Feb.—The London papers are filled with details of the new battleship Dreadnought, which the King is to launch to-morrow, and point out that she will render all earlier battleships practically obsolete.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article311 1906-02-16 115 Valuable Mining Concession to an Englishman. U.S. Consul-General Miller, of Yokohama, reports the concession of valuable mines to Sir John Lister Kaye. Six million tons of ore are in sight, and half as many more are thought to be present, C »pper deposits are also suspected. It appears from311 words
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Article1631 1906-02-16 115 Thus Mr. Joseph Joe s Decision. Chamberlain, at Nuneaton, the other day:— it Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman thinks that by a scratch—a very large but still a scratch—majority upon Chinese labour. Education, Home Bule and every ether conceivable item in the Newcastle programme he has crushed the agitation for1,631 words
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Article1478 1906-02-16 116 My dearest Fanny —V* bat V Golf Meh, Han Rayah and laipusumall tumbling down from the s ues me u top of the other, I have passed the last week in a feverish state of mind, worn eiin_, daily to which of the three principal Asiatic races of1,478 words
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Article115 1906-02-16 117 W are requested to publish the followiog letter addressed to the Hou. Resident Councillor:— Colonial Secretary Office, Singapore, bth lebruaiy, 130 b S, T ata directed bv Ihe Governor to inform vou that H. B. H. I’l'inee Arthur of Connaught expressed himself as gieatly pleased with the reception115 words
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Article114 1906-02-16 117 The Straits Times is informed that H. E. Sir John Anderson will sail, with Miss Anderson, from Singapore for England on Thursday, Ist March, by the P. O. s. s. DM, connecting at Colombo with s. s. Moldavia. They will be away from the colony four114 words
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Article132 1906-02-16 117 E. O. Hotel. On Saturday evening Mr. Sarkies gave another of his very pleasant Band Nights, which was, as usual, well patronised. The menu, ranging from caviare on toast to asparagus, was much appreciated, while the Band kept things lively by selections from the latest operas. After dinner there was132 words
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Article221 1906-02-16 117 Ihefootball match between the St. Xavier s Chib and the Bukit Mertajam Recreamu Club which came off at Butterworth it batui, day, resulted in a win for the after team by 6 goals to ml. The game tn as n exciting one from beginning wet u r f re221 words
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Article643 1906-02-16 117 The Taipusum celebration came to an end on Saturday evening with the procession iiom the Waterfall Temple, bringing back the God in his silver car and wound up with a grand display of fireworks on the Esplanade. At the Temple, high revel was held m the grounds during the643 words
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Article143 1906-02-16 117 THE CRISIS REACHED. {Supplied by Ruder.) London, 10th Fob—An Algeciras telegram published in Berlin says that a favourable outcome of the Conference was expected until the Fiench delegates suddenly expressed a desire for the immediate settlement of the policing question. 'The telegram declares that the German delegates will not{Supplied by Ruder.) - 143 words
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Article155 1906-02-16 117 Politics and a Rising. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10th February.—A coloured deputation is proceeding from Capetown to England to petition King Edward for full political rights for Indians and others in the Transvaal ami Orange River Colonies. London, 11th February.—The Premier of Natal has declined to use Imperial{Supplied by Reuter.) - 155 words
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Article71 1906-02-16 117 Tariffs and Precautions. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 10th February.—The House of Representatives has passed a Bill revising I he Philippine tariff and increasing the duty on European-made cotton goods. London, 11 th February.—lt is announced in Washington that Secretary Taft will ask the Senate f< r a grant{Supplied by Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article65 1906-02-16 117 The Irish and Labour Parties {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 12th Feb.—T'he Labour Representation Committee has changed its title to that of Labour Party. The report demands payment of Members, as the subscriptions are inadequate to meet the increased representation. London, 12th Feb—The Irish Party in Dublin refuse to support{Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article80 1906-02-16 118 The Dreadnought. (Supplied by Heater.) Loudon, 12th Feb.—King Edward has launched the new battleship Dreadnought. It is understood that she embodies all the war experience gained by I he Japanese. After the launch His Majesty invested Eear-Admiral Percy Scott, Inspector of Target Practice, with the Knighthood of the(Supplied by Heater.) - 80 words
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Article45 1906-02-16 118 A Turkish Reverse. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 12th Feb.—The Turkish troops have lieen obliged to abandon their attacks on Shakars, an important fortress in Yemen, held by the rebels. The '1 urks lost four guns and had one Pasha k lied and another wounded.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article30 1906-02-16 118 The Espionage Canard Supplied by Keuler.) London, 10th February. —The Chronicle's Melbourne correspondent telegraphs that Mr. Playford has found the story of Japanese espionage at Sydney to be unfounded.( Supplied by Keuler.) - 30 words
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Article36 1906-02-16 118 The Returning L C C’s (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 12th Feb.—The London County Councillors have arrived at Dover on their return from Paris. The Parisian Councillors have sent a telegram of homage to King Edward.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article36 1906-02-16 118 The Budget. (Supplied, by Renier.) London, 12th Feb.—The Japanese House of Representatives has passed the Budget, the Government consenting to a reduction of tivy million yen in the extraordinary expenditure upon the Army and Navy.(Supplied, by Renier.) - 36 words
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Article31 1906-02-16 118 Another Admiral Attacked (Supplied l>‘i Reuter.) London, 10th February —Admiral Chukhnm, of the Black Sea Fleet, has been wounded in his office by a woman. The sentry killed the assailant.(Supplied l>‘i Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article565 1906-02-16 118 England Defeated (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 11 th February .—lreland has beaten England at Rugby football by sixteen points to six. Admiral Rod jestvensky is stated to be dangerously ill. A little boy was last night, assaulted by a Chinaman at’ Wel.l Quay. On appearing before the Magistrate this565 words
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Article418 1906-02-16 118 The Temps (Paris 16 Jan.) in the course of a lengthy 7 leader remarks:- What is certain is that the discussion will be free, and the decisions also will be tree; that France will not consent that the Conference should impose upon her greater sacrifices than she418 words
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Article1210 1906-02-16 118 The Russian Budget Make-Believe is this year to be subFinance. mitted to elected representatives of the nation, who may be expected to he at least amused, if they are not edified, by its figures and fancies. According to the official estimates, of which a forecast is now published,1,210 words
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Article1286 1906-02-16 119 Vj/rzu. J BV 1’ Council adjourned until I eb. 16. free Press. Friday, 9th February. Present. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g. Hon. E. L. Brockman (Act. Col. Secretary). Hon. J. R. Innes, (Act. Attorney-General). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Act. Colonial Treasurer). Hon. E. C. HillVj/rzu. J BV \ 1’ *-''** ?□ Council adjourned until I eb. 16. free Press. - 1,286 words
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Article476 1906-02-16 120 Si’ORTS.Men will, as our Ipoh contemporary remarks, be interested to hear of a rare occurrence which took place a lew days ago —a shot from a tiny Smith and Wesson revolver of calibre 138 bore killing a fullgrown Sam bur. It appears that Mr. Blatherwick, Assistant Engineer, Bentong, on476 words
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Article1292 1906-02-16 120 Presentation of Colours. (l!ij Our Special Correspondent.) Seldom, if ever, has Taiping been through with such a huge and motley crowd as yesterd>y, when the Guides were presented with their colours. 'The site chosen for the ceremony was the Cricket Ground on which opposite the scoring1,292 words
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Article181 1906-02-16 121 THE CRISIS. Prance Stands Firm (Siiijihed by IS uler.) London, 12th Feb —Apparently the Algeciras Conference has reached a deadlock. A luithei statement of the French position insists upon France’s right, of policing and ridicules Germany’s pretended concessions. It also declares that a point has been reached beyond which(Siiijihed by IS uler.) - 181 words
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Article33 1906-02-16 121 Ihe German»American Treaty. (7'Ac Ostaslat j seller Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 13th Feb.—American proposals for the conclusion ol a provisory commercial treaty between Germany and the United States have been received 111 Berlin.(7'Ac " Ostaslat jseller Lloyd's" Service.) - 33 words
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Article25 1906-02-16 121 The Native Rising. (Supplied by Heater.) London, 12th Feb.—'The scene of the native outbreak in Natal is quiet and the punitory expedition is unopposed.(Supplied by Heater.) - 25 words
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Article33 1906-02-16 121 Japanese Minister Departs (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th Feb. —Air. Alakino, the Japanese Minister to Vienna, has left that city homeward bound and was bidden farewell by most of the Foreign Ambassadors.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article129 1906-02-16 121 The “Yellow Peril Again! (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th Feb.—'l lie Washington Committee of Appropriations has refused to vote a supplementary credit for the despatch of troops to the Philippines, Air. Taft admitting that it is not intended to send troops until it is evident that the Americans(Supplied by Reuter.) - 129 words
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Article329 1906-02-16 121 AV e have the best authority for stating that, so,far, Penang has responded in true British style to the Hon’ble J. K. Birch s appeal for assistance for the inhabitants of the faniine-stricken northern provinces of Japan. Up to about noon to-day upwards of §3,500 dollars had329 words
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Article1247 1906-02-16 121 Our Ipoh contemporary A Useful asserts that a. circular has Circular, been issued by the Resident to all Alagi.st rates in Perak urging them to be more expeditious in healing with the cases brought, before them, forbidding thetn to appear on the bench in a khaki; suit,,, and1,247 words
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Article611 1906-02-16 122 Chap Goh Meh (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur was f>t“ on Saturday night, the 10th instant, the occasion beiy» Ihe celebration by the local Chinese of tu festival of Chap Goh Meh,” or the night of the first moon. A ricksha procession started at 8 30 p.m.611 words
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Article820 1906-02-16 123 The. Lowlands Rubber Co. Ouk Kuala Lumpur conespoudeut reannounced that the shareho dels of 1 !v formed dollar company, the Batu e tad uTnimously decided to amalgaw“ e« “I Lowlands aud Highlands estate the proposed sterling company but the Arms of the resolution were inadvertently not enclosed in820 words
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384 1906-02-16 123 Dr. A. H. Sugget, of the Rio Michol Rubber Plantation Company, writes to the Times o/ Ceylon from San Francisco stating that he expects to visit Ceylon some time during 1906 to study rubber culture, and asking the best time of the year to be384 words
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Article556 1906-02-16 123 The British community of Yokohama is to assemble at the pier on the date of Prince Arthur of Connaught’s arrival and present him with an address of welcome. His Royal Highness is due to arrive in Yokohama on the cruiser Diadem on February 19th, and is to leave556 words
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Advertisement60 1906-02-16 123 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. Teh fault of giving children medicine containing injurious substances, is sometimes more disastrous than the disease from which they may be suffering. Every mother should know that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is perfectly safe for children to take, as it contains nothing harmful. George Town Dispensary,60 words
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Advertisement107 1906-02-16 123 Travellers Find Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Everywhere. Mr. C. VV. Eckerman, manager of the Smith-Premier Typewriter Co. at Omaha, Nebraska, U. S. A., who is a staunch friend of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, says I have taken particular notice that this re- medv seems to be carried by drug stores in all107 words
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Article153 1906-02-16 124 THE UNIONIST PARLY. > Mr Balfour to bs Leader (Supplied bp Renier.) Loudon, 13th Feb. —Mr. Lalfoui was a guest at a banquet given yesterday evening in honour of the new Members for the City and reiterated his retaliation policy, for the execution of which, he said, a geneial(Supplied bp Renier.) - 153 words
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Article39 1906-02-16 124 The Tension Relaxing. (Supplied bp Renter.) London, 13th Feb. —The interchange of Franco-German semi-official recriminations continued yesterday, but a, telegram sent from Algeciras at midnight says that a real improvement is manifest and that the uneasiness has disappeared.(Supplied bp Renter.) - 39 words
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Article91 1906-02-16 124 The "Yellow Peril” Bogey (Supplied bit Renier.) London, 13th Feb. —The United States Congress is discussing a Bill to exclude alien fishermen from Alaska,. The Bill is aimed at checking fishing by Japanese in Alaskan waters. London, 14th February. It is stated m Washington that Mr. Boot, the(Supplied bit Renier.) - 91 words
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Article51 1906-02-16 124 Franco-Russian Treaty. (Supplied bp Hetner.) London. 13th Feb. —The French Chamber has adopted the Franco Russian Commerce I Treaty by 497 to 55 voles. (The (L/otmr/iTc/e'/’ Llni/d s S'crr/ce.) Berlin, 14th Feb. 'The French Chamber has accepted the Franco-Russian Commercial Treaty after passing a vote of confidence in M.(Supplied bp Hetner.) - 51 words
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Article58 1906-02-16 124 Crown Council Called. (I he (Jtdtir nil melter Ij/iii/tls Si'irit'i Berlin, 14th February. Crown Council Las been called for to-dav, but will onlv discuss Prussian affairs and the Polish question. Berlin, 14th Feb. The Kaiser has declined to hold a political conference with Baron de Courcel, the French representative(I he " (Jtdtir nil melter Ij/iii/tls Si'irit'i ) - 58 words
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Article42 1906-02-16 124 Protestant Protests (The “<> f^t'di.-rlr, Tli’ijdd Se.rtf Berlin, 14th Feb—There is opposifmn upon the part of the protest ant in Britain against. Princess Ena of Laihn hi_, changing her religion in order to enable her to marry King Alfonso of Spam.(The “<> f^t'di.-rlr, Tli’ijdd Se.rtf ) - 42 words
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Article41 1906-02-16 124 Making Reparation (Sii]>plied bp Reuter London, 13th Feb. Reuter’s Peking Correspondent wires that the 1 ekmg Govern ment lias ordereil the execut ion of the ringleader of the attack on the Chang-pu-sien Mission and Ihe punishment of the others concerned.(Sii]>plied bp Reuter ) - 41 words
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Article25 1906-02-16 124 .More Exiles (Supplied bi/ Reuter.) London, 13th February. —Sixty-five oi the Workmen’s Councillors at St. Pelersbuig have been deported to Archangel, Tobolsk and Yenissenk.(Supplied bi/ Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article33 1906-02-16 124 Austria Italy. Commerical Treaty Signed (Supplied bp Reuter.) London, 13th Feb.-—\n Austro-Italian Commerical Treaty has been signed which provides for a, special Convention regulating tiie treatment of workmen on a basis of reciprocity.(Supplied bp Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article170 1906-02-16 124 Castros Rival (Supplied bp Reuter.) London, 13th Feb. The Vice-President of Venezuela is reported to be plotting against President. Castro and to be prepared to assist the French. It is rumoured that the new Secretary of the Selangor Club has managed to get in so many outstandings that it(Supplied bp Reuter.) - 170 words
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Article1110 1906-02-16 124 President Roosevelt Appeals to His Country, men to Help Japan. That L’enang has done the ri"ht thing in seeking to aid our Japanese fiiends in this their hour of need should be perfectly patent to all by this time seeing tint not only has the Mikado himself contributed1,110 words
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Advertisement72 1906-02-16 124 Another Case of Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. '1 he efficacy of Chambt ilain’s Pain Balm in the relief of rheumatism is being demonstrated <lai!v. Parker Triple!), of Grigsbv, Virginia, U. S. A., says that Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave him permanent relief from rheumatism in the back when everythin"72 words
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Article98 1906-02-16 125 An Inquest was held by the Coroner, Air. 1 eei, in the Second Court on Tuesday afternoon on the body of Ng Gee, who met his death in Rope Walk on the 30th January last .n the presence of the following persons 1. Leong Ah Choo alias98 words
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Article433 1906-02-16 125 1 eoh Beng Kee, a clerk in the employ of Alessrs. Rudra. and Nambyar prosecuted a Burmese before Air. EbJen yesterday and charged her with stealing six ducklings, valued at sixty cents. She pleaded “not guilty.” The complainant said that, on the evening of Saturday last, lie returned433 words
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Article1403 1906-02-16 125 A four Through the Famine-stricken Region. By the Chairman of the Foreign Committee of Relief. Sendai, Aliyagi Ken, 4th Jan.:—Here in Sendai we hear much of the famine that exists in the surrounding country districts but the city is only indirectly affected and while we have1,403 words
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Article273 1906-02-16 126 was block tin smelted in Bentong. S. Times Cor. Gold. The Rauh gold output for December is returned as 591 ounces from 3,696 tons of ore treated, valued at approximately S-IJJ9O, the 2 ,/o royalty on which would be so2->. From' the published figures for last year, itwas block tin smelted in Bentong.—S. Times Cor. - 273 words
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Article330 1906-02-16 126 Sale Officially Contradicted. The Cablenews, of the 28th ult., prints the following telegraphic despatches jn reference to the report of a willingness on the part of the United States Government to sell the Philippine Islands to the Japanese. Ide, Manila. —Referring to your cablegram of January 26,330 words
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Article563 1906-02-16 126 Rev. Dr. Beattie Bound. Canton, Feb. 3rd, 19u(j. I nis morning about two o’clock upwards of thirty robbers surrounded the American Presbyterian Mission house on Fa-ti j u which'i he Rev. Dr. Andrew Beattie li VeB After forcing the door open the robbe rg bound Dr. Beattie563 words
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Advertisement49 1906-02-16 126 Every Bottle Guaranteed. This is 3 me with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and it you are not satisfied attter using two-thirds of the bottle according to directions, return what is left and your money will be refunded. George Town Dispensary, General Agents, and for sale by all Dispensaries ami Dealers.49 words
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Article551 1906-02-16 127 Body Found in Singapore Ute on Saturday evening, says t be Eastern a m uesome discovery was made Sent on the Confederate Estate b f4d on" Kat.mg. uf p 1 u was found in an advanced stage ““position; one am. bad been eaten ot I J--. the elbow551 words
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Article81 1906-02-16 127 The Conference (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 1 Ith Feb.—The Algeciras Confeience has continued the discussion of the legulation and suppression of contraband. {1 he Ostasiatischer Lloyds" Service.) Berlin, L>t!i Feb.—France has received a confidential memorandum containing proposals supported by several of the Powers regarding the police and bank questions(Supplied by Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article78 1906-02-16 127 Outrage and Threats. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th Feb.—A band of men, armed with revolvers, attacked the Savings Bank at St Petersburg in broad daylight. The police drove them off after severe fighting, in which several persons were killed. Phe Polish revolutionaries announce that they have abandoned political strikes(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article74 1906-02-16 127 The Yellow Peril Bogey. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th Feb.—The British authorities both at London and Peking do not anticipate a serious anti-foreign outbreak in China, despite the fears expressed in the United States. {Tire Ostaslatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 15th Feb.—The United States Government is sending a regiment to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article24 1906-02-16 127 The Speaker (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 14th Feb. —The Kt. Hon. James W Lowther has been elected Speaker of the House of Commons.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article34 1906-02-16 127 The Famine. Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th Feb. President Roosevelt has appealed to all Americans to contribute towards the relief of the famine which is affecting the great and friendly nation of Japan.( Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article52 1906-02-16 127 The News Loan. (Supplied by Reuter London, 15th Feb. —The Hongkong loan of <£l,l(i0,000 his been issued bearing interest at 3i per cent., at the price of Mr. Alfred Marnbam, who was one of the original staff of the South Cnina Morning Post, has been appointed Editor oi ’he(Supplied by Reuter ) - 52 words
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Article62 1906-02-16 127 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —I drew Lulworth in a Turf Club Sweep for the Paddock Cup on the Ist day. He ran second in the Club Handicap, yet was scratched at the last minute, for the Paddock Cup. Was I not entitled62 words
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Article188 1906-02-16 127 IS IT SO Io the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —Much as it is a desideratum, as well as a necessity, to have two public organs, such as the Pinang Gazette and the Straits Echo, in a cosmopolitan community like ours to foster the interests and ventilate the opinions188 words
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Article210 1906-02-16 127 Gold leaf 67.40 B. Pepper (W. Coast 31b5.50z.) out of stuck White Pepper 28.— sales' Trang Pepper 21.— sales Cloves (picked) 38. sales Mace 75— sellers Mace Pickings 65.— sellers Nutmegs 110 s 32. sales f No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar 2 no stock. Basket 3.20 nominal I’apioca Flour210 words
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Advertisement58 1906-02-16 127 Be Quick. •bw’ B "™o±f'° f uW W a child Cough 1S f Cr Up Chamberlain’s becomes hoar -1 as soon as the child appears x m eV U atter tße croupv Dever faihTand i prevent tlie attack. It George Town T lB Peasant and safe to take. f orsale58 words
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Article118 1906-02-16 128 •’E'mANU, 161 H I'EBIttAKY. Uy courlestj o/Z/lc Charter'd Hank London Demand Baid' i*• 4 montns’ Hight l»,ink D, 3 Credit -2/Ci 3 Documentary -/H Calcutta. Demaml Bank Its hl n 3 (lavs’ sight Private 176 Bmiimy. Damaml Bank 171 3 (lavs’ sight Private 176 Madras, Demand Bank a 3118 words
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Article197 1906-02-16 128 Belat Tin Mining Co L<l. |3»«Z« Bersawali Gold Mining Co.. Ld. $14.50 sellers Brich Rubber Syndicate, Ld. s7s.—;>maZam bui/ei’B Bruseii Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld.' t9.25mZ6.? Duff Development, Co. s7—sellers Fraser A Ne'ave, Ld slo2—Zrnyers George Town Dispensary $26. Howarth Erskine. Ld. $130.-Zm//ers Jebong Rubber Co. ...Rs. 70—buyers KaranganHvdraulicTm197 words
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Advertisement17 1906-02-16 128 John Bazley White Bros.' PORTLAND CEMENT, LION BRAND.’’ Sandilands, Buttery de Co., AGENTS PENANG F M. S.17 words
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Advertisement236 1906-02-16 128 'HMUDkK DETONATORS, Manila Cigars. SPORTING CARTR ,Z I I*<l OCI Sandilands, Buttery C 0.,. Sole Agents, Penang F.AI.S. Aquila de! Mundo. Ayl bu y o rlan< z< 1 I ash price. Sub-Agents, Perak. Londres 100 12 <3 Cogchas 100 243 RIKISHAWS! Brand: RIKISHAWS!! La Commercial. RIKISHAWS!!! Cash price. I inn236 words
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Advertisement1146 1906-02-16 129 Advertisements, 9 ii r 1 _z'_, TheV CurC Children* gieat remedy i.,r Liver Complaint, Indiges- THE LONDON ASSURANCE i tIOH Kulnev Disorders, Rheumatism, 1 ffiDOAniTinv Mothers Thanks To Faralysis Nervous Iheakdown, Early Decay. U OkAilON. A Gkaih Pillc Scrofula, Eczema, ami the after-effects of Dr. Williams Pnk Pills Fevers j)vsentel1,146 words
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Advertisement251 1906-02-16 130 V V z. ftfj«k A -<*k. <"•’— l 'a^' 7<X7*' />*Z« %Sgk' A< a' fi*7.'' :XZ o£A A~A V%jz The CRiTER N PRESS, Ltd. I 1 ESTABLISHED 1883. PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,’’ “SIN POE,” i “CHAYA PULAU PINANG.” I The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and l251 words
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