The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 20 July 1906

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1 633 The Straits Echo (Mail Edition)
  • 21 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. «15 Per Annum- Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 4. Penang, Friday, 20th July, 1906. No. 29.
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    • 304 1 x 5 CONTENTS. i 5 x x Leaders A Leaderettes: page. Miscellaneous: page. X i Opium 606 622 Hongkong Bank 606 x x Municipaliana 6 k Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph,,. 607 i 5 Pir.icv in China... bio 1 b x Petty* Warfare .619 China... ...607 x I'he Law's Delay 622 Singapore
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    • 180 2 v- ar; tihwarr. rr ir vr*" zz ug&w f 1 i THE I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. I ■—muuimi BF |g Published the day prior to the departure of each mail w 4 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States r news originally published in the daily
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  • 1042 606 Now that Government is calling for tenders for the Opium and Spirit Farms of the Straits Settlements is the time for those interested in the matter to set forth their views on the question. One of the greatest objections which we have heard put forward is to the fact
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  • 62 606 We are courteously informed, by the Agent of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank that he has received telegraphic communication from the Head Office advising him that, subject to audit, the dividend for the first half of 1906 will be ,£‘l 15s. per share, lacs 'All be transferred to
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  • 339 606 Lawn 'Tennis Tournament. The following are the results of the ties played off on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in the above tournament Double Handicap. F. O. Hallifax and A. S. Anthony walked over from W. M. L. Bower and H. Muir. A R. Adams ami J. W.
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    • 112 606 THe Straits Zcho, <■ W f, W >•- Ck-'J" Wli A IU > -<■. “i justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.— Srnerson Established dime Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Si-reot, Penan'. PRICE DAILY LOCAL W* per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL
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  • 334 607 East may I<* East and West West, but human nature is human nature all the world over. Why is it that the sympathy of the crowd is always with the pursued Is it because there is a touch of the vagabond in every man, no matter of
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  • 842 607 Interview With Sir E. Satow. The Shanghai correspondent of the Central News forwards an account of an interview he obtained with Sir Ernest Satow when the latter was passing through Shanghai on his way home. Sir Ernest is thus reported:— The crv of China for the Chinese’ is the
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  • 1380 607 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, 11th July, 1906. The topic of the week here has, of course been the Tanjong Pagar Dock Award, which was declared on Saturday officially by the Colonial Secretary in a communique to the local press. As you already know the whole sum amounts
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  • Page 607 Advertisements
    • 74 607 Be Firm. When you ask for a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, do not allow the dealer to sell you a substitute. Be firm in your conviction that there is nothing so good. This medicine has been tested in the most severe and dangerous cases of cramps,
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    • 63 607 Caution I Persons when travelling should exercise care in the use of drinking watel p ii er safeguard it is urged that eveiy, secure a bottle of Chamberlain is (W Cholera and Diarrhoea Renie* ing home, to be carried in the ham f This may prevent distressing; sickn annoying delay.
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  • 76 608 The D ewey.” Reaches Philippines Safely. The Dewey has reached its destination without mishap. Mr. Wilber, the American Consul, has informed the Free Press that he has received a cable to the effect that the great floating dry dock was delivered at its destination in the Philippines on Tuesday morning,
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  • 293 608 The proposed law for the registration of dentists in Hongkong has been abandoned on the ground (1) that if the Bill passed into law.it would have the effect of rendering dentistry dearer by restricting the number of practitioners, and (2) the effect of the registration of dentists would
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  • 152 608 Admiral Chukhnin Assassinated. (Supplied l>y Reuter.) London, 12 July.—Anattemnl w...> made at bebastopol yesterday to is>assinate Admiral Chukhnin. commanding the Russian fleet there. He was wounded and taken to hospital. London, loth July —Admiral Chukbnm has died from the effects of a bullet wound in the lung. The assassin,
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  • 324 608 Mr. Haldane’s Scheme. (Supplied hy Reuter.) London, 12th July.—The newspapers are eagerly expectant regarding the statement to be made to-day by Mr. Haldane upon the Army scheme. London, 13th July.—Mr. Haldane’s scheme reduces the army by 20,000 men, but aims at increasing its efficiency by fifty percent. He
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  • Page 608 Advertisements
    • 54 608 Don t Wait Until You Need It. m/ Wa *t until some of your family is rbop iL attack of colic or diarChok hottie of Chamberlain’s Colic, when ra Remedy at hand has saved many a‘life. BroGeiier I nce George Town Dispensary, Urie/ 1 n ts, atl ’l for sale
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  • 41 609 The Dreyfus Case. (The Ostasiatisrher Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 13t.b July.—The French Court of Cassation has cancelled the sentence of the Court Martial upon Captain Dreyfus without referring to any other Court. Colonel Picquart has been reinstated in the French Army.
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  • 31 609 Official Thanks. (The Ostasiatisclier Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 13th July.—Signor Tittoni, the Italian Foreign Minister, has thanked Germany and France for participating in the successful conversion of the Italian National Debt.
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  • 28 609 Ontbreak of War. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 13th July.—Hostilities have broken out between the Governments of the South American Republics of San Salvador and Venezuela.
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  • 15 609 Important Surrenders. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th July.—Mesoni and another important chief have surrendered.
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  • 39 609 Six People Killed. (Su»>p l ied by Reuter.) London, 13‘h July.—While a motor-bus was defending a hill near Crawley, Sussex, the brakes failed to act and the bus toppled over. Six men were killed and twenty injured.
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  • 32 609 A Visit to Vienna. [The Cstasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) ILulio, 13th July.—A meeting between King Edward and the Emperor Francis Joseph will take place at Vienna at the beginning of September.
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  • 62 609 Their Majesties’ Visit. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th July.—The King and Queen have paid a visit to Newcastle, where they opened the Armstrong College, the New Infirmary and unveiled a statue of Queen Victoria. Despite the rain. Their Majesties were enthusiastically welcomed by huge crowds. His Majesty created Newcastle
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  • 1143 609 The blow has finally fallen and it has been decided that Mr. Hallifax will not continue to hold the post of Municipal President of George Town. Penang. The Commissioners unanimously recommended that his term of office be extended for another six years at an increased salary, but His Excellency
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  • 2270 610 Special Meeting. special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the foli )wim f Gentlemen were present: W. Hallifax (President), Mi. W. Peacock, Mr. L-» Beng Quang. Dr. P. V. Tocke, Mr. Lim Eu Toh, Mr. A. R. Adams with Mr.
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  • 161 611 A Warning to Sportsmen. The following warning to sportsmen occupies a Prominent position in the Times of Malaya:— It has come to the Resident’s notice on more than one occasion that Big Game have been killed in a way that is not contemplated by the law which regulates
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  • 136 611 A correspondent tells us that during the last few days gangs of coolies have been busily engaged in planting trees along the roads of the town, so that in a few years’ time there will be avenues of trees equal in beauty to those which now adorn the roads
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  • 95 611 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are the results in the ties played off on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in the above tournament: Championship. H. A. Neubronner G. Muglist on by 6—3, 6—o. Mixed Doubles. Mrs. F. O. Hallifax and A. S. Anthony beat Mrs. Adamson and R.
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  • 411 611 A Mine of Wealth. In the American Review of Reviews R. S. Lanier describes the revolution in rice farming. Rice having been raised successfully in Louisiana, a Texas man, A. P. Borden by name, resolved to grow rice along the lower Colorado River. In 1900 he
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  • 980 611 Monthly Report. The general manager’s report for the f„.„ weeks ending ou the 16tb June, 1906, rZ as follows B '1 he accompany mg sheet of mine measure ments ami assay results of prospecting work shows a total of 455 ft. for the
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  • Page 611 Advertisements
    • 93 611 Contracted Chronic Diarrhoea While in the Philippines. “While with the U. S. Army in the Philippines, I contracted chronic diarr oeaI suffered severely from this terriole isea for over three years and tried the P re crl Pj tions of numerous physicians, but o nothing that did me any good
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  • 4426 612 Wild Goose Chasing Memories. The king of British birds is the wild goose. He is the only bird that has brought to such a high pitch of perfection the art of selfpuUtciion, that the very mention of his name calls up in the sportsman’s mind memories of many a
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  • Page 612 Advertisements
    • 66 612 Recommended by Dealers Everywhere. N w a storekeeper at Carcoar, Australia, says I never fail to tad lounberlain’s Colic, Cholera good »Y° ea Remedy, because I know it is but th• U ma^e uo mistake when you count HS ediciue Dealers all over the Town ty W ted y° u
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  • 491 614 Following is the Directors’ Report, pre-se“-ed at the eighth auuual meetiue of the China Mutual Lite Insurance Company. Limtted, held at the Head Office of the Company, 13a Canton Road, Shanghai, on 30th May Your Directors have pleasure in submit- u ®2? r >7
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  • 58 614 Mr, Haldane's Reforms. (Supplied by lieu! er.) London, 14th July.—Sir Henrv CanipbellLanneiman has promised to grant an opportunity for discussing Mr. Haldane’s proposals for army reform in the autumn, but. has declined to undertake anv steps to carrv out his proposals and said that no such steps would
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  • 43 614 To Meet the Kaiser. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th July.—An arrangement has been made by which King Edward, on his way to Marienbad, will meet the Kaiser, but not at Berlin. It is understood that AngloHerman relations are distinctly more friend-
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  • 31 614 The New Cabinet. (77i« Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 14th July.—There are rumours that M. Yermoloff, formerly Minister of Agriculture, will be entrusted with the formation of a new Russian Cabinet.
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  • 144 614 The Dreyfus Case. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 13th July —The French Government is submitting urgent Bills to the Chamber for the reinstatement of Captain Dreyfus and Colonel Picquart in the Army and for their promotion to Major and Brigadier General respectively. Captain Dreyfus is to lie made a Chevalier
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  • Page 614 Advertisements
    • 62 614 Caution carpYn°?? S W^jeu levelling should exercise use of drinking water. As a Becui-e ard k IS urged that every traveller Cholpr 1 bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, >u»hnrt ttU J /barrhoea Remedy before leavThia m e carried in the hand baggage. 'Unoyiny rr 001 sickness and General g A Je
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    • 73 614 Be Firm. When you ask for a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, do not allow the dealer to sell you a, substitute. Be firm in your conviction that there is nothing so good. This medicine has lieen tested in the most severe ami danger*ms cases of cramps,
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    • 94 614 Contracted Chronic Diarrhoea While in the Philippines. “While with the U. S. Army in the Philippines, 1 contracted chronic diarrhoea. I suffered severely from this terrible disease for over three years ami tried the prescriptions of numerous physicians, but found nothing that did me any good until I tried Chamberlain’s
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  • 1141 615 Ever since the West River lias been opened to foreign trade piracy has been rife on this big waterway. Not that we mean to say that no piracy existed before the up -niug of the river, but merely that now that foreign vessels are plying to and
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  • 46 615 A telegram received from Loudon k Messrs. Guthrie Co., Singapore gt J2 that the annual meeting of the Lingai PkT tatious, Ltd., has been held and that dividend of 7 on Preference shares and 4 per cent, on Ordinary shares has beeuZ clared.
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  • 102 615 From English papers to hand, we note the following Mr. Lira Guan Cheng, Queen’s Scholar 1904, has been placed in the First Class in the Intercollegiate Science Examinations. Mr. Chau Sze Jin, F. M. S. Scholar, 1904 has obtained Third Class Honours i a Part I
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  • 156 615 As our readers are no doubt aware, the Pauper Hospital will henceforward be known as the District Hospital. This is nothing but right, because the bulk of the patients treated within its walls are not indigents but mining and other coolies, artisans, petty traders, domestic servants,etc. We
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  • 220 615 The fourth Assizes of the year open in the Supreme Court at 11 o’clock to-morrow morning. There are altogether 10 cases on the calendar, four of which are from the Province. Tbe following is a list of the cuses z—--1. —Mat Kassitn bin Mat Hashim—l. Robberv and causing
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  • 449 616 Our Saturday’s training notes were crowded out of our last issue owing to want of space. They are as follows The No. 1 course was opened for work on the outside half, the new, white painted, wooden barriers showing up well. These should be adopted on all courses
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  • 551 616 Over 5 years in the East vs. Under 5 YEARS. 1 h is match was played in fine weather on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a win for the older folk bv 4 wickets. Bradbery had the best batsmen on bis side, and Mugliston the best
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  • 1318 616 —Free Press. Ordinary Meeting, Friday, 13th July. Present. His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g. Hon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. J. R. Innes (Act. Attorney-General). Hon. A. Murray. C.E., Jtf.i.c.E. (Col. Engineer). Hon. W. J. Napier, d.c.l. Hon. Tan Jiak Kim. Hon. J. Anderson.
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  • 268 616 Obituary. Mrs. Chuah Kee Ee. We tender our sincerest condolences to jfr Chuah Kee Ee on the death of his wife, which took place early on Sunday morning. Mrs Kee Ee, who was only twenty-six, was t| ie daughter of the late Mr. Yeoh Cheng KungofCh ng Moh Co. She
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  • 409 617 The 'Government Gazette of the 13th July contains the following items of information The Pauper Hospital will in future be known as the District Hospital, Penang. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to re-appoint the Hon’ble John Anderson, the Hon’ble W. H. Shelford and Mr. W. A.
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  • 255 617 Mr. Haldane’s Scheme Discussed. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th Julv.— Mr phasised the necessity for maintaining suffici ent troops at home to feed theforcesabroad declaring that we are under an obligation to maintain the Indian Army at its present strength, not merely to resist aggression but to maintain
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  • 202 617 The Duma. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th July.—The Russian Duma has decided to send six deputies to the Interparliamentary Conference in London. Cavalry Revolt. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's” Service.) Berlin, 16tb July.—The Russian cavalry at Tain bo W have revolted and fighting has taken place with the Cossacks. Peasants in
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  • 29 617 The West Ridgeway Committee. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th Juiy.—Tbe West Committee has returned to Eng the Transvaal and hopes to ban to Lord Elgiu next week.
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  • 70 618 The Growing Unrest. (Supplied by Reuter.) Ijondou. Uth July—Speaking in the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey said that the sta'ements he had made with re<rar(i to unrest in Egypt were based upon confidential reports from His Majesty’s representative in Cairo extending over several months. Sir Edward hopes to
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  • 40 618 A Piratical Attack. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th July.—Chinese pirates attacked the British river steamer Sainam near Wuchau, on the West River, and killed the Rev. Mr. MacDonald, wounding the captain and chief engineer. The pirates escaped in junks.
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  • 32 618 Rioting in Teheran. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th July.—A collision has occurred at Teheran between a procession of malcontents and students and the troops. Twelveofthe processionists and two soldiers were killed.
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  • 28 618 Anti-American Movement. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's Service,) Berlin, 16th July.—There is an antiAmerican movement in Mexico, instituted by secret societies, but it is being opposed by President Diaz.
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  • 23 618 Treaty with Japan. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 15th July.—A treaty between Japan and Canada has been ratified, giving Canada material trade advantages.
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  • 98 618 King Edward’s Visit. (Tta "Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) l6th July.— The date of King ward s visit to Germany is still undecided. German Africa. bcilin, 16th July.—ln German East nca several of the rebellious tribes have w limited, and the preliminary military exPotions have been suspended. (Supplied by Reuter.) lJ
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  • 29 618 Recruits for Yemen. (Supplied by Reuter.) ConsUmr’ U b 7 —lf I s reported from bfien p A u e 17,000 recruits have Yttnen 6 for service in
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  • 185 618 The Dreyfus Case. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th July.-The majority of the irench newspapers approve of the rehabihtation of Captain Dreyfus and there is a London. 14th July.-The French Chan,, ber has voted that the remains of JI. Zola be transferred to the Pantheon. London. 14th Julv.-In a duel
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  • 43 618 A Visit to the Austrian Emperor. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th July.—The ex-Empress Eugenie has paid a visit to the Emperor Francis Joseph at Ischl. The Emperor received her and saw her off again at the station after a pathetic farewell.
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  • 23 618 The Crawley Accident. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th July.—ln the Crawley motor-bus accident ten persons were killed and twenty-six injured, all holiday-makers.
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  • 112 618 Shooting. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 14th July.—Shooting at. Bisley for the Mackinnon Cup, Scotland scored 1,445, England 1,420, Canada 1,376, the Malay States Guides 1,322, Guernsey 1,292 and Ireland 1,286. Subadar Jewala Singh, of the Guides, scored 133 in a most difficult wind. Canada won the Kalapore Pup with
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  • 620 618 Payment of Costs. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 14th July.—Lord Elgin, answering Sir Edward Sassoon re tne Taujong I agai Award costs, said that they would be paid m the first, instance bv the Governor of the Straits Settlements and would be a charge upon the undertaking which the
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  • 714 619 We do not think that Europe will be shaken to its foundations by the news received the other day of the outbreak of hostilities Between the Central American Republics of San Salvador and Venezuela and to-day of the outbreak of war between Guatemala and Honduras. The announcement of
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  • 131 619 We hear that a local company is being started under the title of the Eastern Trading Coy., Ltd., with a capital of 84,000,000, half of which will be offered for subscription. The object of the Company will be to open Banking Agencies in the more important places
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  • 304 619 Ah Joo Seng, a bill-collector, was brought up before Mr. E. E. C. Howard yesterday afternoon charged with stealing 8102 from Lim Hoi Seow, a trader of Beach Street. Inspector Brace, of the Central Station, prosecuted. l im Hoi Seow deposed that at about eight o’clock on the
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  • 73 619 Lawn Tennis Tournament. I’iie following ate the results in the tie» played off on the Esplanade yesterday after noon in the above tournament J Championship. A. F. G. Anderson beat Rev. H. (J. Benham by '•>—7, 6—4. Single Handicap, Class B. A. R. Adams beat J. G.
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  • 591 619 The Assizes. {Before the Hon. S. L. Thornton, Puisne Judge.) Applications for Exemptions. The fourth assize of the year opened in the Supreme Court this morning before Mr. Justice Thornton. Before proceedings commenced Mr. Adams applied to his Lordship on behalf of Mr. A. H. Wemyss, a juror,
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  • 575 620 h e case of a cowardly assault made Nve Ah Chong, a beggar, which we in our issue of the 26th ult., was Xed X Mr. E.OC. Howard at the r -st Court yesterday afternoon. The defendant, Mahomed, was further charged with escaping from legal custody. Detective
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  • 1613 620 My dearest Fanny —There aie times when one’s feelings are too deep lor mere words and this is one of those times for me, for you must know, de tr, that all our Municipal Commissioners, with the exception of one, have resigned and I am desolate, for I
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  • 908 621 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 15th July. Speaking generally, there are three matters of importance to the world here at the present moment tin, the planting outlook and official salaries. Fiet us take them in the order named. As regards tin, we have seen the price boom
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  • 301 621 This new schedule of duties in the Colony mens that the duty on a bottle of whisky amounts to forty cents. Brands of that liquor which have hitherto been sold at 811 aiL zai, plus 83 for dub will m>w have to be sold v ith
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  • 130 621 The Impending Famine. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th July.—The Council of i| Russian Empire has rejected the Govern meut’s proposed famine relief measures and adopted instead the Burna’s Bill f Ol j mg fifteen million roubles for immediate relief. Another Assassination. Loudon, 17th July.—General Kozloff has been shot dead
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  • 82 621 The West Ridgeway Commission. (tfuppZterZ by Reuter.) London, 17th July.—Sir James FitzPatrick and two other British delegates have arrived in England by the same steamer as Sir West Ridgeway and have come to submit the British case to Lord Elgin. Sir James Fitz Patrick, in the course of
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  • 45 621 Proposed Legislative Council. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th July.—ln the House of Commons Mr. Winston Churchill has proposed that, at an early date, Letters Patent be issued establishing a Legislative Council for the Fast Africa Protectorate, including Unofficial .Members nominated by the rowu.
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  • 28 621 Waiting for Surrenders. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 17th July.—The military operations in Natal have been practically suspended, in order to give the natives an opportunity of surrendering.
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  • 25 621 Another Petty War. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyds Set vice.) Berlin, 17th July.—War has broken out between the Central American Republics o Honduras and Guatemala.
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  • 33 621 The Naval Programme. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon. 17th July—The Tokio eum* pondent of the Daily Telegraph**! s besides the warships already bmh iu Fj j contemplates building more batt es ip cruisers.
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  • 49 622 A Patriotic Speech. r; c o (JdasvdDcher Ltuyd's" Service.) 1 ““i. 1 1,. I i fll za ll>i< i> L t I. Berlin. 17th July.—At the Munich sh<»otj u? festivities Brii ce Ludwig, the Heir to ,i )tt Tbrone, made patiiotic speech, admonishing the people '<» live iu concord.
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  • 43 622 Shooting. i Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 17th July. Proctor has won the Alexandra, Competition with a score of 66. Joe-ar Jewal Singh, of the MalayStat.es Guides, scored 64, and Corporal Sberz imau 60. Jemedar Jewal Singh nt ide an aggregate of 10l-
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  • 414 622 The North China Daily News, in commenting on the situation iu Korea, remarks that the fates, having decreed that Korea must come out of her isolation, have made necessary government which shall be at oncestab'e and free from corruption. No &lt;me pretends that the Koreans were able to
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  • 477 622 Complaints ot the delays which occur in the taking out and service of a summons in our local Courts are verv life and we think that the system could be brushed up without any very great hardship being imposed upon anybody and with very great benefit to
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  • 634 622 The Exeter Hall party are still pegging awav vigorously against the opium traffic and are as anxious as ever to see the opium trade between India and China put a stop to, ami the sa e of opium prohibited in all British possts-f-ions. Nobody admits that the opium habit
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  • 104 623 Lawn Tennis Tournament The following are the results in the ties played off on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in the above tournament Champion ship. V. D. Parsons beat C. Smith by 7— 5, 6—2. Double Handicap. E. 8. Haslam and 8. F. B. Martin beat E E.
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  • 314 623 June Output. The output for June was 34,581 58 pikuls against 43,492.66 pikuls in the month before The value of the metal was returned at $3,040,870.17 on which duty amounting to $427,513.37 was collected. The average value of tin was $89.12 per pikul with duty at &gt;37 08
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  • 221 623 We learn that on payment of a small fee British subjects are registered in the British Consul’s Office under the following rules: All British subjects must be registeied every year, and unless so registered they cannot claim the Consul’s protection. (2) Unless he so wishes it, a British subject
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  • 394 623 The Bangkok Timts thus touches on the question of the status of Kelantan as to extradition On the 12th of last month the Singapore Police went on board a boat arriving from Kelantan, arrested a Kling cattle trader, and seized the bullocks he had ou board.
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  • 973 623 In Civil Jurisdiction. (Before the Hon. S. L Thorntun P u Judge.) A Land Dispute. Betn-ee K.C.A A. Kylas.tt C| letly b his lawful attorney, K. C. A. Ar &gt;. Chetty, Plaintiff, ami Che Sam bimi°Molf amed Gauny, Che Tam in her own mbt and as the admimstiatrix
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  • 320 624 Culpable Homicide. The case against Mardon, who was charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt, was concluded yesterday afternoon, when he was convicted of the offence and received a sentence of 3 mouth'’ bar.] labour. This m truing four Cbine-e were ar- i ntigned Ivefore his Lordship on a
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  • 368 624 A aiiXA.MAN.nah.edKh..., Bee, was «ester■lav afternoon brought up 1 efore Mr. EC C Howard charged wuh being in possession of ioity one tahils &lt;4 illicit c andn and a cake of opium dross, together valued at over a hundred and twanty-tlneo dollars. I’m, a Marine Police Constable,
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  • Public Opinion.
    • 252 624 To in’’ Enrol; or the Sibaus Eore. Sir, —In a recent pleasure tour through Kulim and the interior, we found that ihe town of Kulim is kept clean m every respect, now, also th road. But. cs poor Kulim has no market, things are being sold along the
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  • 2056 624 Prelim i .J a ry I’roc eedi ng». In the Magistrates Comt &lt;*n Friday, savs the Malay Mail, l»el’ore Mr. A. W. Just, the preliminary trial was opened of Chia Boon Teat, Goli Seang Chin and Toon A Chang, who were charged with “attempting to cheat. It
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  • 316 625 A NI-AV B ,UE book. The Pan-Isiamic Movement. (Supp led by Re tiler.) Lornmn, 17th July.—A Bluebook on tfap Turco-Egyptian Frontier Dispute has Gh published. In a despatch dated 21st Julv" 1905, Lord Cromer referred to the of an advance on Hie Suez Canal. H h S aid that
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  • 112 625 Questions in Parliament. (Supplied by Reid er) London. 18th July.—Mr. WmstorCliurcbili, replying to a question in the House ot Commons, said that he was not aware that tin’ system ol Jarmnig the opium revenue in Hie Fedelab a Malay Slates, Singapore au»l Hongkong had given &gt;i&gt;e to abuses and
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  • 58 625 Alleged Atrocities. (Supplied by Reuter, i I ondon, 18th Julv. —Much sensation has been caused in Loudon by reports of a massacre of Zulus by the native levies and the decapitation of the corpse of Bainbaata. The Natal Government admits Hiatß.imhaata was decapitated for purposes of identification,, but, affirms
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  • 44 626 Linked Battalions Condemned (Supplied by Reuter.) loauou, I'tb Joly —At a meeting of b 1 and Miiit ;,r y Members of Parliament was ’passed condemning the S battalion system and urging the prohibition of public executions of soldiers in India and elsewhere.
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  • 81 626 A Great Fire. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 17th July—A great file broke out at Nijni-novgorod, in Russia, burning for six hours and destroying 275 houses and several warehouses. The British Visit. London, 17th July.—The official cruise of the British fleet in the Baltic has been entirely abandoned owing to
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  • 27 626 Royal Visit to Berlin. (The Ostasiatiseller Lloyd's" Service,) Berlin, 18th July.—The King and Queen of Norway will pay a return visit to the Kaiser at Berlin.
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  • 28 626 Dreyfus and Picquart. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 17th July.—Major Dreyfus has been appointed to the 12th Battery of Artillcy and General Picquart has also received a command.
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  • 35 626 Tercentenary Celebrations. (The (Jsl isialischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, ISHi July.—The tercentenary of the birth of Rembrandt, the famous Dutch painter, will !&gt;•&gt; celebrated next year in Holland and other countries on the most splendid scale.
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  • 30 626 Welsh Disestablishment. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 17th July.—At the dinner of the aberation Society Mr. Lloyd George forested a VVelsh Disestablishment Bill for the ’-bud session of Parliament.
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  • 25 626 Teheran Riots Ended. (Supplied by Reuter.) lBth Jul v.—Reuter’s Teheran wires that the disturbances anJ ,lie bazaars Lava been re-opened U(1 the hoops withdrawn.
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  • 56 626 The Salisbury Disaster. (Supplied by Reuter.) v- uij j-veuier.) fbe rwAnf I’July 1 ’July-— The inquest upon killed in Ur P ersons mostly Americans, on 2nd in ex P r oss collision at Salisbury thecm^ 8 s ows the train rounded a Bev n t. v miles an hour
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  • 172 626 must be passing strange to the visitor to these regions to see that in land of the Malays go verv little Maiay labour is employed. It is not because the Malay is an employer of labour, or because he prefers to be a tiader, but simply and solely
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  • 433 626 Advice from His Highness the Sultan of Perak to all pers ns in the State of Perak. It is hereby proclaimed that in the opinion of the British Resident there will shortly be plenty of work to be bad in the rubber plantations in Perak. This is
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  • 144 626 I be Reverend Brother James, who arrived here by the Moldavia vesteidav morning, was given a hearty welcome back bv the pupils of St. Xavier’s Institution. As soon as he reached the school he was greeted with loud cheers by the assembled bovs. He seemed particularly
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  • 388 626 The writer of Jottings in the 11. K. Daily Press says Recently reference was made in this column to the expediency of introducing the female element into our domestic service. Europeans who care to make the innovation can have the assurance uf a Chinese gentleman in this
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  • 913 627 The Assizes. At the Supreme Court, yesterday afternoon, Mat Kassim bin Hassam was charged with (1) robbery and causing grievous hurt in committing rohbeiy, and (2) causing grievous hurt whilst committing bouse breaking, on or about 25th August, 1906. The accused pleaded not guilty on both charges and
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  • 1093 627 The Moldavia.” A Floating Palace. Yesterday afternoon a large company of Penangites were treated to a sight of the fine mail steamer Moldavia, which the P. and O. Company have placed upon the Far Eastern run. Launches were in attendance at the Victoria Pier and it was a very merry
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  • 606 628 The G'&gt;v.eriwr-General has shown in leleljes that he meins to stand no more •iDDseuse from turmilent vassi's. Progress ia s also been made in bringing under the tribes of Ceram in the Moluccas. As a mark of submission they pay a poll tax in coin. A head
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  • 376 628 Lisi of Entries. hirst D Tuesday, 31st July. I.—The Maiden Plate xton Excise bir Albans Redwing 2 —The Griffin Race. n uo Poluphloisboio Ead \?P rion Po,t Trust Wee McGregor Gamecock Greenguard Mutter The Gunner Uncle Tom 100 \V re Lua Malakoff 3. Ihe Ex Griffin Handicap.
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  • 1050 628 Taiping, 17th July. Ihe chief topic of conversation during the last, week has been about what the Guides were likely to achieve at Bislev. The telegraphic results up to date have been so cuiv and inexplicit that opinion is somewhat divided as to whether the game was worth
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  • 98 629 The Education Bill. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th Julv. —There was an exciting debate in the House of Commons over clause 37 of the Education Bill, establishing a Welsh Education authority styled the Council for Wales. Mr. Lloyd George intimated, in response to Unionist criticisms, that Government was prepared
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  • 86 629 The Alleged Barbarism. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th July.--The forces in the field in Natal have been greatly reduced. The Natal Assembly has held a debate upon the charges of massacre. The Minister for defence reiterated bis denial regarding the alleged acts of barbarism. Mr. Winston Churchill, in answering
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  • 86 629 Newspapers Suppressed. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th July.—The Alexandria correspondent of the Times wires that two weekly native newspapers have been suppressed for publishing inflammatory cartoons and articles upon the Denishawi affairs. The Garrison. London, 19th July. —An immediate survey of the garrisons in Egypt and the Sudan has
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  • 52 629 Agrarian Disturbances (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th July.—Agrarian disturbances extend over an area of two hundred versts in the Russian province of A eroness and the landowners are fleeing. The Black Sea Command. Admiral Skrydloff has been appointed to succeed the murdered Admiral Chukhnin as Commander-in-Chief of the Black
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  • 52 629 President Roosevelt Intervenes. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th July.—The Central American Republics of Guatemala and San Salvador have been fighting, with great, slaughter on both sides. President Roosevelt has induced the belligerents to agree to an armistice and,to appoint peace commissioners, who will meet on the United States
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  • 49 629 Statement in Parliament. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 19th July.—Mr. John Morlev has announced m Parliament that he f communicating with Lord Minto, the Vice* roy of India, regarding the licensing o f “bread’ opium in the coming season but is unable to make a statement at pre sent.
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  • 48 629 No Visit to Canada. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th July.—King Edward has regretfully declined Canada’s invitation to pay a visit to the Dominion. His Majestv alludes to the extent of the Empire and the importance of affairs necessitating his being within easy reach of its centre.
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  • 24 629 Atlantic Fleet Command (Supplied, by Reuter.) Loudon, 19th July.—Rear-Admiral George Le Clerc Egerton, c.b has been appointed Second-in-Command of the Atlantic Heel.
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  • 25 629 General Picquart. (The (Jstasia f i scher Lloyd's Service.) Berlin, 19th July.—General Picquart has been appointed to the command of the Tenth Parisian Division.
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  • 20 629 Dutch Camp Attacked. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyd's" Service.) Berlin, 19th July.—The Celebes natives have attacked the Dutch camp at Bom.
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  • 32 629 The French Separation Bill I The OstasLcitischei' Lloyd s Set vice Berlin. I9lh July.—The College of Cardinals has advise I the Pope to abamion his opposition to the French Separation Bill-
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  • 22 629 A Visit from Herr Mumm (Th* Ostasiatischer Lloyds Service.) Berlin, 19th July.—Herr Murarn has visited Prince von Bulow at Norderney.
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  • 34 629 Faints at a Railway Station. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyds Service.) Berliu, 19th July.—Baron Speck von Sternburg, the German Ambassador o United States, fainted at Boston ,al station, but afterwards proceeded to York.
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  • 20 630 Cricket (Supplied by Ileultr.) London, 19th July.—The cricket match, Gentlemen w. Players, has resulted iu a 'll 11 1
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  • 122 630 Penang, 19th July. (f)*y courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank- ...2/4i’ 6 4 months’sisfht Bank ...2/4| 3 Credit 2/4-/J 3 Documentary ...2/4 A Cuicutta. Demand Bank' Jys 174 j 3 davs’ sight Prcate 176$ goinbav. Dema n&lt;l l&gt;a»i k 1 74j Mouunein. Demand Bank 173$ 3 davs’
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  • 197 630 Gold leaf $65. B.Pepper( W.C»’a t 3!r&gt;s.s &lt;»z.)818 75 sales White Peptier 26.50 Trang Pepper 21 60 .s-t-Bs Cloves (pic’ke 42.-— .*■•«/&lt;?&gt;» Mace 79 Mace P ickiiv/s 68 Nutmegs 1 In» 33.— sales I’.--. 1 ■&gt; Sugar 3.10 small ooci. '*&gt;•• i S 2 50 buyers I' cur 1,7
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