The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 8 February 1907

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    21 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. ||s Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cent* Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, Bth February, 1907. No. 6.
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      154 2 s»*asa»iS&i.'iß i I |j the -i y ST II AITS ECHO J I MAIL EDITION. fi P’3 c ■m Bfl Published the day prior to the departure of each mail Ij for Europe, and contains the latest local and States hews originally published in the daily issues, as.yyell as All
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    Taipusam.
    550 91 Yesterday the Taipusam holidays came end with the fine display of tireworks on the Esplanade and the illuminated procession which accompanied the God from the Waterfall Temple to the Town Temple. The scene at the Waterfall Temple during the last three days has been a wonderful one and we
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    Central China Famine Relief Fund.
    192 91 Previously acknowledged $20,370.50 Seow Chong Kuk 3 68 Chop “Hok Tek” 30 00 Lim Kong Chian 12 00 Tan Boon Sye 12,1)0 Chop “Sin Ki” 12 G) “Hap Ann”... 12 00 “Lian Bee”... 12 00 Keuk Kim Hong 12.00 Li Giok Cheng 10 0 Tan
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    The Westminster Glee & Concert Party at the Engineers’ Institute.
    529 91 The Westminster Glee Concert Party at the Engineers’ Institute. Each visit of this admirable company seems an improvement ou the last and shows that Penang—much lie rate 4 as it is for its non-support of travelling companies—does appreciate a good thing when it has the chance. Notwithstanding the fact that
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    Tin Statistics for 1906.
    142 92 The returns f> f pi->‘ y*'’ l ne row available aud t lie tono in'j dilutes wii< prove interest ing Output. 1905 1906 Pikuls Pikuls Perak 446.701.52 «5, *****9 Selangor 289 86b./4 2b8,623 62 N. Sembilan 85.132.6) <7,765 68 Pahang 31,879.10 34,488.16 Duty. 1905 1906 8
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    Official Salaries in the federated Malay States
    1834 92 (From the G r poiidf-nt oj ike L. C. lixptets.) Your columns ’mve already lorn* tPntiuioiiy to the I iC’ tl at coustderub e bard hip, and even injustice, has been wrought < n members of cue F. M. S. Service as a
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    The Straits Turf.
    1678 93 Penang January Meeting. SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. Thursday, 31st January. Yesterday’s racing took place in ideal weather, for there was a refreshing breeze blowing, the sky was overcast and the rain, which threatened at one time, obligingly held off The course was still hard and dusty and would
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    Singapore.
    68 94 The Royal Visit. (Echo Special.) Singapore, Ist February. —The Duke and Duchess of Connaught have arrived and brought with them ideal weather. They visited the German Admiral prior to landing. The street decorations are most elaborate. Ar the Memorial Hall Their Royal Highnesses received five addresses, and the Duchess
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    U. S. A.
    129 94 The Schools Question (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 31st January—lt is report*» «1 from Washington that President R osevMt the Hon. Elihu Root (United States Secre tary of S ate) and the Hon. Victor 11. Met calf, chef of the Coinmeice and Labou* Department, discussed the Japanese Californian
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    Hawaii.
    167 94 More Fortifications (Supplied by Reuter.) London. Ist February—Mr. William Howard Lift, Lnitel States Secret uv of War, who is urging the Congress fiir an additional appropriation to fortify Pearl HarboU’, Hawaii, savs that there is every reason for completing these fortifications. M. Edmond Potier, a peaceably inclined Frenchman. wishes
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    Wintry Weather.
    444 94 There appears to be sweeping over Europe at the present moment one ot those periodical cold spells which seem to come u bout every quarter of a centiny, and it is naturally bringing a very great deal of distress in its train. In Russia a famine is raging
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    Alcohol.
    279 94 I’he liquor controversy is never likely to be definitely settled. Doctots notoriously disagree in regard to the merits of t’icohol. Now the scientists are getting to work. A reviewer in Knowledge and. Scientific News (London) tells us that experimenters succeeded, by the use of various drugs, in prolonging the
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    Central China Famine Relief Fund.
    26 94 Previously acknowledged Kho Yin Kheng 5.00 TanTek Huat... 500 Lam Chhiong 5.00 $26,620.66 L. IL Clayton, Hon. Treasurer. 2nd Feb., 1907.
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    Penang Club.
    292 94 The Race Dance. The customary race dance took place at the Penang Club last evening and proved to be one of the most enjoyable held for a long t’me. the floor was iu excellent condition, the supper was excellent, the room well cooled by the fans and none
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    Penang Free School.
    2440 95 Annual Di “Tribution. »flp Annual P- ze distribute n to. k p’ *ce ‘d ll 31 a yeserday at the Schoo). Mr s Thornton Ave ?-way the prizes and am«W other I ’du'g present were Mrs. Pinhorn and Miss Constance J 'Des. A bouquet was presented to
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    SINGAPORE NOTES.
    1355 96 (From Our Oun Correspondent.) Wednesd y, Jan. 30th. O F course the sole topic of here now is the visit of T H R the Duke and Duchess o' C unaught and grea pieparatious have been made to give the Koval visitors a loyal welcome. All the public
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    China’s Troubles.
    629 97 Missionaries Ask Protection from Revolutionaries. OrrrciAL Inquisitors for Singapore. j t is a well known fact th it Straits Chine>e have long favoured reform in China. Thev have given financial support to various schemes calculated to improve the condition of that country and it may be admitted that
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    Gambling in Macao.
    108 97 The correspondent of the Chua Mail states that the fan-tan mon< poly in Macao here Las attained this year the handsome sum of $440,000’ It is rumoured that a Belgian syndicate is trying t > obtain permission from the Home Government to establish the. game of “proletta
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    Negri Sembilan Tin.
    331 97 December Output. I’he output was 6.247.8) pikuls against 6,734 8b pikuls in t he m mill before. Ihp vine of the nrntal is reiurned a’ $639,285 46 on which duty amounting to $8 >,868 07 was collected. The average price of tm was $97.52 p«>r pikul with
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    Singapore.
    39 97 Muder. (Ec‘‘o Special Singapore, 2nd February. —The body of a Chinaman was foun in waste land at Thompson Roa-1, stabbed in several places. The throat was cut. The motive of the murder is believed to be gang revenge.
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    Royalty.
    94 97 A Visit to Paris (Supplied bij Reuter.) London, Ist February.— Kmg E Iwar 1 and Q teen AUxm-'ira are proceedin'» to Paris <>u Saturd«v for a short trip prior to the opening of Parliament. The King will stay at the British Embassy and the Queen t Lady de Gray’s
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    France.
    90 97 Church and State. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist Februarv.—The French Chamlw, by 550 votes to 5 adopted a Bill bohshing t e order for the notification of all pu -lie meetings, including the Church services. M. Ckinence»u, intervening unexpected lv rn the debate, referred to the declarati n of
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    Europe.
    55 97 Th j Co d Snap. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist February.— During a blizzard on the coast of Yorkshire the steamer C’uv riny, bound for Japan, was wrecked at the mouth of the River Tees. Three persons were drowned and forty are reported missing. London, Ist Februarv.— Berlin is
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    Bequests.
    62 97 Mr. Wm Wli teley’s Will. (Suppied by Reu'er Loudon, Ist February.—Mr. William Whitelpy’s estate is estim.u-d at a million ami a half. In addition to the IrequesV»* nouueed yesterday ami those to his fa mi I v he has left ten thousand to It spitals ami chai it is
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    Politics.
    67 97 A By-Election. (""'uppli d i>y Reuter.) London, Ist ebruary.—Mr Harv«v, the Lahoir ciudida’e, his been returned for Derbyshire with 6 614 votes, replacing Mr Bolton, deceasel. Mr Court, the Unionist candidate, polie«l 5 915 votes. Liberals vs. Lords. London, Lt February.- Messrs. Gladstone and Runciman, spiking at Leicester and
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    Scotland.
    31 98 Th: New Ep demic (Supplied by lieutei) I ondon. Ist February.-Tb.rty-tbreec .es of cerebral .no.iujne have u. red faof which Hereu'wn have proved fatal Several .Paths are reputed from Leith.
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    The United States.
    703 98 There appear to be a few sensible people in the United States and a trieat many foolish ones, as i» shown by the telegram published to-day, which shows that the Ameiiean Eeje is standing upon his perch, Hipping his wings and screaming and sharpening his beak between
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    Central China Famine Relief Fund.
    54 98 Already acknowledged $26 620-66 Other miscellaneous) 481-00 subscript ions j Total $*****66 Remitted to Sh»ng »2,999-83 hai on Januaty «3rd "> j »29,000-00 hai on January 15u) Rem tted to Shang «aioiqq hai on February 4th j WV-d* Total $27,101-66 L. H. Clayton, Hon. Treasurer.
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    C. R. C.
    189 98 'The Annual General Meeting of the Chinese Recreation Club will be h*dd at, the Clubhouse on Sunday, the 10th inst., at 7-30. p.m.. for ihe transaction of the following business:— 1. To confirm the minutes of the last meeting. 2. To receive the Secretary’s Report and Accounts
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    The Opera Indra Permata.
    229 98 Edward William,” one of the most path c stores to ’efound in the Malay drama and said to be founded on fact, at*, traded a burnt er bouse to the King Street Theatre on Saturday night, and the piece, in the hands of the Opera Indra
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    The Grand Cinematograph.
    426 98 Those Mio paid a visit to the Grand Cinematograph last night must have been thoroughly satisfied with their night out—at any rats we were. This Company may not give quite as many piece- as other shows, but, then, the turns here are generally much longer; f*«r instance,
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    Town Hall.
    218 99 The Rouge et Noir Minstrels. Saturday evening saw the second and last performance of the Rouge et Noir Minstrels and we are sorry to say that there was such a very poor audience that we wondered how the corner men got up any enthusiasm for their jokes. The
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    Penang Golf Club.
    308 99 Ladies’ January Medal and Gold Medal, 1907. Result. Miss Law 189—68=121 Mrs. Martin 159-20=139 Murray 185—40=145 Welham 193—48=145 Stitt 212-64=148 Miss Mabel Brown 194—44=150 Mrs. Newland 204—50=154 January Monthly Medal and Gold Medal. 23 25 Mr. G.R.K.Mugliston 39 40 79+ 2=Bl A. H. Ferguson 42 45 87—
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    The Straits Turf.
    1664 99 Penang January Meeting. —♦>—. THIRD DAY’S RESULTS. Saturday, 2nd February. 1 he course was not so dusty on Saturday, owing to rain overnight, but the going was still comparatively hard. There was a very good attendance, but little in dividends, as it was another favourites’ dav. Carlton
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    Tin.
    27 100 Tponoh Mines, Ltd. Following is the output for the first 2o davs of the month of January, 1907. Dressed Tin Ore Produced Picds 1300 Value «70,078.50
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    Gang Robbery.
    90 100 A case of gang robbery is reported from Kemang in Kedah. It is alleged that, a party of Malays entered tiie other night into the Opium and Spirit Farm there and, having broken open the safe, made off with its contents amounting to «1000. b ive of the
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    Three Daring Robbers.
    306 100 Three daring robbers, well dressed and armed with knives, entered premises No. 39 Church Street yesterday afternoon at about 12.45 and threatened the occupier (an old woman) with their weapons and demanded her keys. The maid servant of the old woman rau upstairs to the front room
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    Canton News.
    1386 100 An Interesting Incident. It is reported that at the close of the school year, the different schools in (Jautou especially those which take then stand as Hoktongs, have games and sports after the manner of the ambitious youths of the Wes'. These games are arranged and are held
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    The Royal Visit.
    3861 101 Singapore in Holiday Attire. (Free Prest.) On Friday Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, accompanied by their youngest daughter the Princess Patricia arrived in Singapore by the P. and 0. steamer Delhi, which has been specially prepared for their accommodation. It was a glorious
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    U. S. A.
    93 103 The Eagle Screaming. (‘Supplied by Reuter.) London, 3rd January.— Several American newspapers are printing the wildest of articles regarding the prospects of war with Japan and it is alleged that Japan has practically presented hd ultimatum to the United States. The Washington officials condemn this levival of
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    The Navy.
    63 103 New Appointments. [Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2nd February.—'The following appointments are officially announced:— Vice-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford to the command of the Channel Fleet, RearAdmiral the Hon. Sir Assheton t'urzonliowe to the command of the Atlantic Fleet, Rear-Admiral Edmund Poe to the command of the Cape of Good
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    France.
    70 103 Cabinet Troubles. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2nd February.—The differences between M. Clemenceau and M. Briand regarding the administration of the separation law threaten to bring about a Cabinet crisis. The Extreme Radicals are dissatisfied at M. Briand’s concessions. The Royal Visit. London. 3rd February.— King Edward and Queen Alexandra
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    The “Clavering.”
    45 103 Twenty-one Persons Perish. [Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2nd February.—The steamer Clavering, which went ashore on the Yorkshire coast during a blizzard, has become a total wreck. The lifeboats succeeded in reaching her to-day and rescued forty-one survivors. Twenty-one were drowned in the wreck.
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    Jamaica.
    57 103 Praise for the Governor (NwppHed by Reuter.) Loudon, 2nd February. —The Port Kingston has arrived at Avonmouth from Jamaica, bringing Sir Alfred Jones, Mr. Frederick Greenwood, m.p., and Mr. Henniker Heaton, m.p., all of whom pay tribute to Sir Alexander Swettenham and say that nobody could have behaved better
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    Our Allies.
    57 103 Japan’s Thanks. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2nd February. —Baron Kotnura, who was the principal guest at a dinner given at the Leeds University, said that Japan owed a deep debt of gratitude to British institutions, as Japanese trained in England bad done splendid work in finance, administration, the
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    Fiscalitis.
    87 103 Mr. Balfour Speaks. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 2nd February.—Mr. Balfour, speaking al Hull, in replying to Mr. Austen Chamberlain’s complaint in a speech made •ar Walsall, denied that he had been silent regarding tariff refoim and said that he still maintaiue r that fiscal reform was the main constructive
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    Egypt.
    83 103 The Russian Outrage. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2nd February.—The Tinies warmly commends the action of Lord Cromer in refusing to surrender the Russian dynamiters who attempted to blow up a Russian mail steamer at Alexandria on 22nd January. The Tinies considers that this was the only course possible while
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    Glasgow.
    41 103 The Epidemic Spreading. I Supplied by Reuter. London, 2nd February.—The outbreak of cerebral meningitis in Glasgow has become of an epidemic character. There were 103 cases in January, of which 51 proved fatal and additional cases are being reported daily.
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    Germany & Turkey.
    75 103 Germany Turkey. Charges against Fehim Pasha. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th February.—Baron Marschall vou Bieberstein, the German Ambassador, had a special audience with the Sultan of Turkey, the crimes of Fehim Pasha being the chief subject of conversation. The result was that the Sultan ordered the formation of a special
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    Politics.
    42 103 Reforming the House of Lords. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th February.—Lord Crewe, •peaking at Stoke, said that the scheme for reforming the House of Lords had not been shelved and that the Government would soon make definite proposals on the matter.
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    The King in Paris.
    53 103 Chats with the President (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th February.—The King and Queen attended the Protestant Church in Paris in the morning and were loudly acclaimed in the streets. Afterwards Hi» Majesty had half an hour’» conversation with President Fallieres at the Elysee. President Fallieres subsequently
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    The German Elections.
    44 104 Result of Second Ballots. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 4th February— In twelve second ballots held yesterday in Germany the Socialists had three losses, the Conservatives one, while the Natio sal Liberals had two gains, the Radicals one and the Conservatives one
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    Mr. Charles Inigo Thomas.
    34 104 New Appointment. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4'h February. —Mr. Charles Inigo Thomas, Assistant Secretary to the Admiralty, has been selected as Permanent Secretary in the place of Sir Ev.n MacGregor.
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    Navy.
    42 104 Amalgamation Dropped. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4'h February.—The Observer understands that the proposed amalgamation of the Cape and East Indian squadrons has been dropped and that this is partly owing to the delay in the warships reaching Kingston after the earthquake.
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    Sport.
    19 104 Football. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon. 4‘h February.—Scotland has b>Mten Wales at Rigbv football by six poqilti bl I
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    Cambridge.
    32 104 Senior Wranglership Abolished. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th February.— I’he Cambridge Senate, after two days’ voting, has finally decided to abolish the Senior Wranglership and t he Order of Mei it.
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    The Royal Visit.
    205 104 We publish below the full text of the programme made for the reception of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia and formally approved by His Royal Highness. As will be noted, the Royal party will not land until three o’clock, instead
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    PROGRAMME.
    731 104 For 19th February, 1907. Their Royal Highnesses will land at Swettenham Pier from the Dunera at 3 p.m. His Royal Highness will receive the presentation of members of the General Committee who will be presented to him by the Resident Councillor. The Guard of Honour of the Penang Volunteers
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    62 104 Obituary. Professor Mendelefiff. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th February.—The death is announced from St. Petersburg of Professor Mendeletitff, the great chemist. Obituary. Lady V ctoria Greenfell. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, sth February.— The death is announced horn Ottawa of Lauy Victoria Grenfell, from typhoid lever. Obituary. Gen. Herbert Coningham. 'hip)died
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    St. Xavier’s Institution.
    891 105 Annual Prize Distribution. I’hk annual distribution of prizes at the above Institution took place at 2 o’clock this afternoon, the prizes being distributed by the Hon. Resident Councillor. A full report will be given in our next issue. The prize list was as under r Scholarships and
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    Supreme Court.
    655 105 In Appellate Jurisdiction. The Full Court of Appeal was busy hearing cases all yesterday ami the following were disposed of (Before Justices Thorn'.on and Fisher.) Emanuel Di Polline, (Plaintiff) vs. .I’he Ship Erika. This was an action in which the Plaintiff claimed against th« ship Erika of the
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    Penang Hunt Club.
    475 106 With fine weather and fair wind the paperchase which is always a standing fixture of this club on the Monday following the conclusion of each race meeting took place yesterday, when twenty four wellmounted hunters appeared in front of Thornliebank,” the residence of the President and Secretary
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    INTERCEPTED LETTER.
    1800 106 My Dearest Fanny.—Race week is at last over and 1 can’t say that I am particularly sorrv, for, though the three days racing is always very enjoyable, a whole week of festivities comes to bp a trifle trying in this climate, and so it will be quite resit’ll
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    86 107 Lawj4 Tfnnis Tournament. Fol’owing are the results of the ties played off in the above tournament yesterday:— Single H indican. —Clas* A. A. G Anthony beat F. 0. Htilifax, 5- 7, 6 4, 6- 4 Sin le II •nd cap —Cass C. R. C. G »uld be<it
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    The Forged Guilders Note.
    134 107 From the preliminary inqu ry held by the C. PO, it was el cited that the $lOO Da'ch note was an exhibit iu a forgery case that came befoie Mr. Bryant a few years ago. The magistrate, after marking it Forged,” handed it over to the
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    Railway Matters.
    149 107 Wk understand that a public meeting was held at Mr. Chung '1 bye Phiu’s office at poll yesterday afternoon to consider the question of the light line of railway between ipeli and Tronoh. The meeting was largely attended by mine owners and the Chair was taken bv Mr.
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    Singapore.
    44 107 Gosling and Co. Fined. (Ec <o Special Singapore, sth February.—Gosling and Co., of Singapore, charged with importing liquors from Penang without a P'-rmit and with making a false decimation, have been fined twenty-five and fifty dollars on the first and second charges respectively.
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    America and Japan.
    154 107 An Appeal to Common Sense. (Suppli d ny Reuter.) London, sth Februtry.—The Washington correspondent of the Tinies states that President Roosevelt proposes to lay the provisional agreemeu with Jap in before the Ca'ifornian school effi nals and ap eal direct to their common sense and jatriotism to
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    Cape & East Indian Squadrons.
    70 107 Cape East Indian Squadrons. Ships to be Interchangeable. Supp ied by Ren er.) London, sth February.— R‘liter learns that the amalgamation of the Cape and East Indian Squidruns is not c intempl <ted, but it is consider© i desirable, h« waver, that the ships on lhe stations should be interchangeable
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    Morocco.
    38 107 Sultan Applies for Loan. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 4' h February.—The Sultan of Morocco has aophed to the Powers for a joint loan of .£4OO 000. pleading the expenses incurred in the expeditions against the Pretender Raisuli.
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    Belgian Parliamentary Committee.
    46 107 Wants Certain Documents. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 4*h February. —The Be’gian Parliamentary Committee appointed to prepare a report on the desirability of the annexation of the Congo threatens to break up unless the King furnishes certain documents, which he has, so far, withheld.
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    France.
    54 107 Church and State. (SnppH d *y Reuter.) London, s’h February.—M. Briand is preparing acircular to t he Piefects specifying the conditions under which leases will be tranted to Parish Pries s for the legal use of the Churches. In the meanwhile the Bishops and C’ergy are applying to the
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    China and Canada.
    40 107 Relief from Winnipeg. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, sth February. —The Ogilvie Flour Mills, <. f Winnipeg, Canada, have sold ten thousand bags of fl -ur, which is destined for the lelief of the famine in North i hiua.
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    The King.
    49 107 Chats with Prince von Radolin. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 5 h February.— Prince von Radolin Germa u Ambassador to France, had half an hum’s conversation wuh King Edward at the British Embassy at Paris. Their Majesties lun died at Vers idles and visited the Museum ami Chateau.
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    Opium Suppression.
    450 107 A correspondent writes to the China Mail :—'i’he letter published by you in the China Mail on Tuesday evening which referred to the suppression of opium smoking, and the opium trade in geneial, recalled to mv mind the recent edict published by Chou Fu. which is a copy
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    Education.
    1133 108 The prize distributions of our two great education »1 Institutions, the tree School and St. Xtrier’s, haven-av talo n place and those interested in education have heard the reports of both, Ou» readers will have noted that there has been a change come over the system of education in
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    Supreme Court.
    624 108 In Appel ate Jurisd ction. (Before Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, 0, J and Mr. W. IF. Fisher, P, J.) Registration or Partnerships. The Appellate Court, yesterday, delivered judgment on the appeal preferred by second and third defendants m Small Cause No. 153 of 19'>6. the main is-ue
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    St. Xavier’s Institution.
    3823 109 The Annual Prize Distribution. Yesterdav afternoon the annual prize distribution of St Xvier’s Institution took nlace in Bie P r<asence the Hon. Resident Councillor. Mrs. Thornton and a large gathering of those interested in the work of the School. The proceedings were opened bv an overtu e,
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    83 110 Lawn Tenms Tournament. Following are the results of dbe ties played off iu the above tournament yesterday;— e Handicap ‘—‘D ass A. C. C. Rogers and J. E. Njithati beat G. R. K. Mugliston and F. M. Key worth, 6-2, 6-2 Single Handicap.—Class A. H. c. Sells
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    Tin.
    51 110 Pusing Lama Tin Mines, Ltd. The output from the above mine for tLe mouth of January last was 1’ 60 piculs of an approximate value of $61,000. We understand that Mr. Lemon, the First Magistrate, will act for Mr. R. N. Bland, during the absence of the latter in
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    Town Hall.
    246 111 The Westmins' er Glee Singers. ni )rt |>nang h*dy appreciates ood music waB ainph demonstrated last evening when the Wes'minster Glee 'ingers gave tbeir Land concert The notice given was very hort but there was a 1 rge audience and a very’ appreciative one, for one could have
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    A False Charge.
    301 111 In the Third Court, yesterday, a Chinese youth, named f oh Knm S*ng was trie 1 for the theft of four silver hairpins, worth about $lO. The complainant, a Chinese woman named Lin Yen Ki, residing at Dito Kramat Road, stated that she engaged the boy as
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    Extortion by the Marine Police.
    372 111 B tahl^ av c ftorn>,,n M,rinP Police ConMat F 381 52 11,1198 n un M lt and two 'y, p’eided not gui tv to and Wlt c nittin extortion, d follows 8 0a th ’w pr,K c utioQ was accused’ lB i the two sampan
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    U. S. A & Japan.
    65 111 U. S. A Japan. More War Talk. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 6th February.—American newspapers continue publishing reports poin'iog to the elaborate organisation of the Japanese at Hawaii and are prepared to act together in case of an emergency. The latest report siys that the <S Hongkong landed at Honolulu, m
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    Politics.
    69 111 Peers v Commons. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, February.—Mr. Winston Churchill, speaking at Manchester, said that the Peers had deliberately provoked a c< nstitu’ional struggle. The Commons would take up the challenge unhesitatingly, and Pai hament would meet the conditions of w ir. Thev h d ou'l vel the means
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    The Transvaal.
    40 111 The Elections. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 6’h February.—The Alliance between the Het. V<»ik party and the Nationalists in the Transvaal is now complete. Their maj »ritv over the Progressives at the Elections is now regarde 1 as assured.
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    France.
    50 111 The Royal Visit. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 6th February.—Their Majesties, K’ng Edward VII and Q teen Abxanlra, visited Versailles yesterday. They tna le a tour of the gal'eries of the Palace, and dined at the Cafe Anglais in the evening, after which they paid a visit to the theatre.
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    Afghanistan.
    43 111 The Amir in India. (Supplied by Reuter London, 6i> F-tnuarv. I'he Anver of t.,h luist'in is engaging h.mseit mo*t nea> ttly ami most uio>sh vediv h. th*- pubic amusements <>f Ui'cuiih, wh ch is ta her scandalising tlie >ruc ev Mode s.
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    Education.
    49 111 Dr. MiK nna s Views. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 6 h Fhlhu itv. —Dr McKenna, sie-kmgat P<mt\pool on He iinci|l sof public c >n’r->l, sai l that pu dc m •nev and m» religion.- wo Id be ibe b mis oi the future educ it ion 1 system.
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    Glasgow.
    38 111 The Menm ios Epidem'c. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 6 h Feb»u try —Nine additional cases of meningitis and three deaths have occurn din Glasgow since yesterday. S-X- Veight peop’e are now under t eatmeat lor that disease.
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    The Thaw Case.
    22 111 The Defence. (Supplied ly Reuter.) London, s’h Februiry. —At ’he Thaw triil, New York, the defence pleaded hereditary insanity.
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    Our Roads.
    942 111 In days gm? by Pen ingires used to pride thein-o I Vos upon their roads, for th u y were well in ide, were as smooth as billiard tables ami were the surprise and delight of our visi'ors when we took them for a run over them. Today,
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    Penang Swimming Club.
    78 112 Annual Water. Carnival. The Houor.oy Secretary a>ks us to announce that the Aiuiu.il Water Carnival will be held on Saturday the 2nd March. A full programme will bcpub ished Uimy which wid include the following events: 150 Yards Handicap. Canoe Race Diving Gi easy Polo International Water
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    67 112 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ti.-s played off in the above tournament yesterday Mixed Dou de H'ndicap. Miss Tozer and W. R. Taylor beat Mrs. Murray and C. C. Rogers, 7—5, 6-1. Miss Hallifax and A. G. Anthony beat Mrs. Teeling and T.
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    Town Hall.
    276 112 The Westminster Glee Singers. The Westminster Glee Singers pliyed again last evening to a good audience and. naturally, a very appieciative one. It was a great 11eat to hear the cieir sweet voi es of the boys, while Madame Mane Hooton re cei ed a greit reception. There
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    Ipoh-Tronoh Railway Discussed.
    2991 112 At 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon, says the T.mes of Malay i of February 5, a. public meetiug convened by Messrs, Uric Maxwell W. K H. Chappel. and Chung Thye Phin w.is held m the Offices of the Litter, Eric Max vell was voted to the chair. I'he
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    Fire on the N. D. L. s.s. “ Seydlitz.”
    719 114 Fire on the N. D. L. s.s. Seydlitz.” Further Particulars. The following additional particulars of the fire on board the N. D. L. 8.8. Seydlitz, we clip from the Ceylon Standard of January 29. The fire on the s.s. Seydlitz was first detected on Friday morning, smoke being seen issuing
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    Klang Notes.
    220 114 (From Our Own Correspondent Klang, sth Feb. On Saturday, the 2nd instant, Mrs Watson, the wife of our Senior Distric- Surgeon, gave birth to a son and to day Mrs. G. C. Valpv, the wife of our Assistant District Officer, also gave birth to a son. A subscription
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    Borneo Notes.
    237 114 —B. H. B. Herald. Saudakan, 16'h January. ’The rain still continues ami we are growing accustom'd to five and six inches p p r day—if only one or two fall, it must be considered fine, but the atmosphere is delightfully cool in the early morning and in the
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    Tin.
    44 114 The following are the outputs for the month oi January: Kinta Tin Mines, Ltd. Output 200 piculs. Approximate value sH,4‘iO Receipts from water rent sfi.9sO Expenditure $4,5<0 profit $13,850 New Gopeng, Limited. Output 300 piculs. Approximate value $l7lOO Woiking expenses $5,000 Profit 812,100
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    Pahang Tin.
    164 114 December Output. The output of tin was 2,524 48 pikuls against 3 206 79 pikuls in the month before. The approximate value of the metal is returned at *244 887.64 on which duty amounting to $22 637 72 was collected. The price of tin averaged $97 per pikul
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    Artificial Rubber.
    248 114 From Stockholm c mes the intelligence that a Swedish chemist named Zacharias 01*e son has succeeded in producing a substance which wholly replaces rubber at a third ofc the latter’s cost. He calls it Zackingummi. His experiments have got beyond the experimental stage. The stuff, which is particularly
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    Politics.
    163 115 Ti<3 Com r-g S ruggle. (Snppli d ’y Ruter.) London, 7» h February.—The Premier, in letter to hi- supportm s, reminds them t.ij -t P.ol’- 'meni will nmet on 1. p 12 h Fplhiiov, thn aneunon of tin* (Jommuus w'.d be ciliel i<> mat o. g.ave importance. H' the
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    Germany.
    179 115 The Elections. (Supplied by Renter.) London. 6th Fihrii irv.—The sec >nd b illots in Ghrm iny ;om dete I the rout of the Socialists, who lost eleven seats yesterday. London, 7f.h F.ibruar’. —The German elections re ovir I'he state of th° pot ein the new ami old Rr'ichsrag ly
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    U. S. A. & Japan.
    36 115 U. S. A. Japan. War Talk Ignored. (Sui plied by Renter.) London. 7th February.—Reuter’s correspondent at, loViosiy’* th 0 ti' war t ilk of the American Press i< ignored. The idea of the ultimatum is ridiculous.
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    The Navy.
    119 115 The Dreadnought's” Steaming. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 6 h February —The D >eadnou d t covered the distance from Trinidad to Gibraltar (3,430 miles) in ten davs. An error on the part of our Reporter us say in our issue yesterday that orina Pero’i wis kidnipped from the
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    A Puzzle.
    233 115 Divide 150 by 0, i.id |of1) 4U so ends. the name of a. battle m tne last South African War. What is it? We hoar that, Mr. A. A. Reivens, aclptk in the Police Court, is retiring at the end of t* is m mihoi) si<m alter bou
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    Travellers Find Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Everywhere.
    109 115 Mr. C. W Fckerman, manager nf the Sm>tb Prem er Typewriter Co. at Omaha, Neb a ka, U. S. A who is a staunch friend of Chamberlii ’s Cough Remedy, savs “I have ’ak 'n particular notice that this renredv seeno; to be carried
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    PRODUCE.
    161 115 Gold leaf 64 70 B. Pepper(W.Coa-.i 3dis.-'» oz.; SI 7 buyers Whit,e Pepper s.l3} rs Trang Pepper slB.—^uy a Cloves (picked $40 buyrs Mace $B5. Mace Pickings 71.—xper Nutmegs 11 Os 27| sales No. 1 5 10 sales 3u ar 'i m» stock Basket $3.20 sales Tapioca Flour 1
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    EXCHANGE.
    139 115 Pexang. 7th Febbuart. (liy court's; of tne Chartered Rank London I >«iti inn Sank ...2/4gt rnoti-hs’ sig it Bank ..2 4a 3 i j p<l)t 2- 13- 3 n Docunientary 1 1 ’’ait ulla. I H'l bank Rs l<3j 3 davs Sigh' i’r va'e 15| B»iiii>ai l‘'i.:a!i‘‘i Bank 1
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    843 116 s H A XV O iT' —z B i I oj Nmnberof g Dividend. Naine> =1 3 5 Capital. Shares > LaBt Piviaeu pq M g Z issued. O Muling 1903 1 000 rwXUS Id Minins Co.. Ltd. i |«o m 1900!.. 175.000 4io ooJef.i 1U R,.„ se l,
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