The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 22 March 1907
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Title Section21 1907-03-22 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 22nd March, 1907. No. 12.21 words
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Advertisement354 1907-03-22 1 x x w/„//'/ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZ /zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz^ zz zzzzzzzz CONTENTS. I T I s Leaders: page. Correspondence (Public Opinion.) Page. x I °P il n 229 A Disclaimer 239 x Our Unknown Lind 232 x x Our Dumb Friends 234 Obituary x The Agri-Horticultuial Show 238 x i The Bullet-Proof Coat 241354 words
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Advertisement160 1907-03-22 2 I H E STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. m.lKKi.ri Ift Published the day prior to the departure of each mail fe for Europe, and contains the latest local and States fr J I news originally published in the daily issues, as well as r j| all important news from various160 words
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Article1356 1907-03-22 229 lx its issue of Wednesday l ist, our local contemporary, the Tiiauaj Gazette, published a notification issued by the Acting Protector of Chinese warning the Chinese of Penang to take i.o notice whatever of rumours to the effect that (1) all opium smokers will be obliged to give up1,356 words
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Advertisement101 1907-03-22 229 The Straits JBclio. tp&l UuMice satisfies everybody and justice alone.—Emerson Established June Ist, 1903. Published dally (except Sundays.) AT TH» CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Bead) Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY I.OCAI 124 per annum OUTHTA CIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free 115 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343.101 words
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Article609 1907-03-22 230 Mr. A. Cunningham, General Manager and Editor of the S >uth China Morning Pont, is a passenger for London i*v the Japanese mail steamer Sado }fa u, wh ch ariived here this morning. Mr. Cunningham is taking a very well-earned holiday and Ins stay in the Homeland,609 words
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Article688 1907-03-22 230 The preliminary enquiries into the cise of Awangbm Mat, charred with the murder of Marimuttoo at Permatang Pow, a villa-e in Province Wellesley, commo »r H "<• Mr. G A Hereford' in the Butterw uth st ric’ Court this morning, and was Min proceeding at688 words
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Article59 1907-03-22 230 Yesterday afternoon Mr. Nathan concluded the preliminary enquiry into the charges prefeired against Aliboi Gulam llu'sain, a Bombay merchant, arising out of bis selling rosewater in bottles bearing the trademaik u.->ed by Shaik Dm Akhmed of I) ito Kramat Road. The accused was ordered to take59 words
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Article61 1907-03-22 230 The trial of Robert Cohen alias F. A. Stephens alias J. Grant, on the charge of cheating by false pretences, was resumed before the Bench Court yesterday afternoon. After the examination of the witness for the defence, the accused was found guilty and sentenced to61 words
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Article344 1907-03-22 230 Some time ago, Mr. Justice Thornton ordered the prosecution of the plaintiff and bis two witnesses, named Lu Kay Tin, Ng Koh Seng, and Lim Eng Ki respectively, in small cause No. <587 of 1906, for perjury. The three appeared before the Bench Court yesterday afternoon344 words
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Advertisement82 1907-03-22 230 Nothing Equal to Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for Bowel Complaints in Children. “We have used Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in our family for years,” says Mrs. J. B. Cooke, of Nederlands, Texas, U. S. A. “We have given it to all of our children. We have82 words
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Article130 1907-03-22 231 Karupen, a Kling, pleaded guilty to-day to the charge of using his bullocks while in an unfit state. Mr. Bell, the Municipal Veterinary Surfceou, state 1 that, while he was driving along River Road yesterday, he observed that the bullocks were suffering from sore eyes,130 words
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Article20 1907-03-22 231 Lawn Tennis Tournament. In the Ch:mpion>hip division yesterday J. E. Nathan had a walk-over from F. Deuiivs.20 words
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Article79 1907-03-22 231 I’re.sgrave Cup, March, 1907. (Played on 9th and 10th, March.) C. May 49 46= 95-15=80 T. A. Martin 47 4*~ 92 11= 81 D. A. M. Brown 41+43 84+ 1 -85 8. F. B. Martin 44 49= 93 7=86 W. R. Armstrong 54 58=112—18 94 Doctor Park,79 words
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Article266 1907-03-22 231 We have received a long letter, siys the London Morning Poet, from Mr. H. VV. Egerton East wick, secretary to the Tanjcng Pagar Arbitration Court, replying to the criticisms which have been levelled against the award on this side, and maintaining both that the bargain was266 words
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127 1907-03-22 231 The following, says the N. C. Dai/y is no an extract from the Roaring Camp Gazette, but is cubed from our esteemed contemporary, the F.-ochcw Echo-.- The Editor rrqnrstß that all connnunications for the weekly Echo, excepting a dverftsemenfs, be addressed to the Editor ami not127 words
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Article503 1907-03-22 231 Yuan Suhi K'ai A few wieks ago, h;ivh il>p Shanghai Mercury, we dwelt at considerable kiigt h on the critical position in winch I h« ad vatired pirly in China was place I Lv the repeated snubs to which it wts being subjected bv the vacillating mweis503 words
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Article82 1907-03-22 231 Ths Morphia Case. (Echo Spec fa 8.) Singapore, 15th March.—ln the morphia case, the Magistrate acquits Dr. Goone Tilleke, but says that he has no power to grant costs. It is understood that the doctor is bringing an action, for §lO,OOO damages, against the Opium Farm. The Faction Fight.82 words
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Article100 1907-03-22 231 Foi l Play. {Suppl.cd by Reuter) London. I 1 h Ma*ch The JowrwdJ Db ti hints at ilih possibility of tout play with regard to I Le Jena explosi »n. More D.tails. London, 15. h M-i »•<+.— The LOPst. offi i 1 !*-*P'>itx state that 118 mon{Suppl.cd by Reuter) - 100 words
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Article74 1907-03-22 231 A Panic, (Suppl rd by Rtubr.) London, 14 h M uch —There is nnpr.*. ceden ed helling in the New Ym k So k Matk-t, owing to the bmks calling in loans in view of he»vy «lisbii sements, which has caused a panic. The Cabinet at(Suppl rd by Rtubr.) - 74 words
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Article89 1907-03-22 231 Gradual y Falling. (Supplied by Reuter.) London. 14tb Marcb.-The fall j u f ie consols is depressing the citv, and fear is expressed that speculation in New York may cause a crash. The Times Explains. London, 15th March.— In view of the alarmist reports current in the city yesterday(Supplied by Reuter.) - 89 words
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Article63 1907-03-22 231 The Standing ol the Americans. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, ].> h March,—Sir Edward Grey, questioned regarding the standing of the Americans in Jamaica, said that their presence at such a catastrophe would naturally leaa to a certain amount of mis understanding. But the Admiral was g o(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article26 1907-03-22 232 Easter Holidays. (Supplied by Rent r) London, 15tb Maicli—Sir Henry Camp boll B.innenran sta'ed that Parliament will adj •urn from Much 27 to Apiil 8.(Supplied by Rent r) - 26 words
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Article82 1907-03-22 232 Repeal Agreed tpon (Supplied, by Reuter London, 15th March. Ihe House of Commons (by 252 to 83 votes) adopted the Nationalist motion, which the Government supported, urging the repeal of the Coercion Act. Mr. Binell, on behalf of the Govern» .nent, pleaded that the tyrannical code be abolished,(Supplied, by Reuter ) - 82 words
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Article58 1907-03-22 232 Order Against Japanese School-children Withdrawn. (Supplied by lleuler.) London, 15th March.—lt is reported from Washington that the San Francisco schoolboard has notified President Roosevelt that they have withdrawn the order with regard to the segregation of Japanese school children. The President accordingly signed an order to-day enforcing(Supplied by lleuler.) - 58 words
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Article59 1907-03-22 232 The Police Attacked. (Supplied by Reu'er.) London, 15th March.—During a strike at a Belgrade factory the strikers attacked the police escorting the non-unionists. The police fired killing five men and wounding twenty. The strikers carried the dead bodies to the Parliament house, which they li led to invade,(Supplied by Reu'er.) - 59 words
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Article31 1907-03-22 232 Lord Curzon Elected. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15lh March.—The following is the result of the voting for the Chancellorship at (ixford;— Lord < hi'Z >n 1,111 Lord Rt'sebi) v 130– – (Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article33 1907-03-22 232 Train Wrecked (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th March.— A railway train was wrecked at Alk mar, Transvaal, ami ♦•levan persons were killed, including Dr. A l.im .1 imeson, (X Commissioner of Lands’(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article37 1907-03-22 232 Imitation of Armaments. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th March. Reuter understands it is deiiniie y r-e t led that the limitation of armaments will be submitted for discussion at the meeting at the Hague.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article1173 1907-03-22 232 The smug, stay-at-home L mdoner, whose horizon is probably b unded by the seas which wash the shores of his native land ami to whom a run up into Scotland for his summer holidays bears all the romance of travel and adventure, will tell you that exploration1,173 words
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Article200 1907-03-22 233 J T would appear as if Penang has bad a surfeit of circuses, but a good show is always welcome and certain to receive literal natronage, and in “The Hippodrome'’ we Jre promised one of the best, judging by the great success the show has achieved throughout its200 words
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Article152 1907-03-22 233 Tiik funeral of the late Mrs. Lim Kek Chum, whose death was reported in our issue of the 12th inst., took place this morning, at 8 o'clock pir ctu illy, from deceased’s ie«i<lence in Mnntri Sheet, ami there was a veiv large attendance of152 words
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Article265 1907-03-22 233 Victoria Pier is “No Mau’s Land,” as the Municipal President very aptly termed it some little time ago. Probably that is one reason why no steps are taken to ensure the safety of those who have to use it by night. In the first place, the Pier is265 words
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Article1367 1907-03-22 233 {brom Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, March 13tb 1 he most exciting topic of the week here uas without doubt been the extraordinary suicide at lhe Ade’phi Hotel. The deceased gentleman, whose name is W. A. Philipp, was an Austrian and the son of the Managing Director of the1,367 words
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Article94 1907-03-22 234 Arrival of General Perrot. (Echo Specials.) Singapore, 16th March.—General Perrot, accompanied by his wife, arrived today and was received on landing by a guard of honour and the principal officials. Mr. Pett. •Singapore, 16th March. —Mr. Pett, ■Superintendent of the Singapore Eire Brigade, will leive by the Sachsen on94 words
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Article70 1907-03-22 234 Arrival of the Sultan of Johore 4 (Echo Special.) lsth March. —The Sultan of Johore arrived by the mail train today. Owing to the heavy rain the guard of honour, under Lieutenant Marriott, had to take shelter. The Resident, Mr. E. W. Birch, and his ■daughter received the Sultan.70 words
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Article110 1907-03-22 234 No Foul Play. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th March.—One hundred and .seven bodies have been recovered from the Jena. Naval men repudiate the idea of foul play and attribute the explosion to the decomposition of the so-called B. Powder, which has before this proved troublesome. The Minister(Supplied by Reuter.) - 110 words
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Article115 1907-03-22 234 Fall in Stocks. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th March.—Yesterday’s Miles of New Yoik stocks represented a fall in value of one hundred million pounds sterling. It is reported from Washington that ti e customs receipts have been ordered to be deposited at the Natic nal Bank. This would(Supplied by Reuter.) - 115 words
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Article135 1907-03-22 234 Collapse of the Ceiling. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th March.—The ceiling of the Duma collapsed at six this moiniirj, covering the 2 0 seats with planks and rafters and smashing lhe costly chanmdieis. The sittings have been transferred to the other half of the same building. D appears(Supplied by Reuter.) - 135 words
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Article57 1907-03-22 234 Disastrous floods. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th March.—There have been great floods in West irginia, Pennsylvania, Pittsburg and the Alleghany district. The factories are at a standstill. Nearly a bundled thousand people are idle and over thirty thousand homebss while a great number lost their lues m the flood.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article47 1907-03-22 234 The Attends. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 16th March. —The funer.d of the late M. CLsimir Perier took place yesterday afternoon. President Faliieies and al! the meml ers of the Ministry at tended the funeral. T here was besides a large and distin.uislied gathering.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article34 1907-03-22 234 Numerous Arrests. (Supplied by Reuler.) London, Pith March.—Numerous arrests have be *ll in ide at Sophia in connection with the assassination of M. Petkoff. The belief is that it is a politicil plot.(Supplied by Reuler.) - 34 words
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Article412 1907-03-22 234 Farthing Damages. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lcnlon, 16th March.—Verdict has been given for Mr. William O'Brien, m p., on six libels: damages a farthing each. We have received a. telegram from Mr. Bandmaun, of operatic fame, stating that he has no connection whatever with the O’Connor Company which(Supplied by Reuter.) - 412 words
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Article873 1907-03-22 234 We have from time to time espoused the cause of our bullocks, our gharry ponies, out dogs, our birds and numerous dumb animals, both wild and doinesticated, and to-day we wish to say something about our horses, for, in another column, will be found the account of873 words
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Article654 1907-03-22 235 A Most Successful Dinner Even Saints cannot control their birthdays, and as the Day of Patrick, the latron Saint of Ireland, said to be the discoveter of j otheen and not unconnected with snakes and other reptiles, fell on Sunday, the Irishmen of Penang were obliged to654 words
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Article524 1907-03-22 235 Saturday’s Water Carnival. Ihe Water Carnival of the Penang Swimming lub, held ou Siturday last, was undoubtedly spoilt by the rain, for just as folk should have been starting for Tanjong Bungah, it clouded over and a sharp shower fell, t hough it was of short duration524 words
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Article518 1907-03-22 236 At 9 o’clock toinoirow night, at Dito Kramat Gardens, this great show will open it* doors to the Penang public fo»’ a short season. We have bad many shows in Penang, but the gTat reputation that, this company brings with it is proof that it is one of518 words
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Article1243 1907-03-22 236 (From Our Oivn Correspondent.) The formal opening of St. Francis School, Malacca, was held on Tuesday, the 12th inst. The Hon’bie W. Evans, Resident Councillor, kindly presided, and there were also piesent Rev. Bro. Michael. Direcorof St. Joseph’s, Singapore, Rev. Bro. Gilbert, Director of St. John’s,1,243 words
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Article764 1907-03-22 237 THE Government Gazette of March 15 contains the following items of information ft is proclaimed by the Governor that (jeown Linds alienated in Libuan shall henceforward be subject t) quit rent at the rates specifisd hereunder (a) Land with a frontage on Beach Street, Victoria, at the rate764 words
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Article86 1907-03-22 237 A General Recovery. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 17th March.—There has been a general recovery in the New Yoik Stock Market. It is generally considered that the Hon. George B. Coitelyou has shown nerve an I initiative at tlm outset of his Secretaryship in dealing with the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 86 words
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Article78 1907-03-22 237 Impressive Funeral, (Su/plicd by Ueuter.') Loudon, 18‘h March.—The funeral of the victims of the J<na .it Toulon was very imposing. ’The whole town was in mourning and King Edward, who was represented, sent a beautiful wreath. President Fallieres, M. Clemenceiu, M. Thomson, and General Picquart(Su/plicd by Ueuter.') - 78 words
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Article23 1907-03-22 237 Lights Ont (Supplied I y Ueuter.) London, 18th March. —Two French torpedo boats, maucuvring with lights out, collided off Ajaccio.(Supplied I y Ueuter.) - 23 words
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Article57 1907-03-22 237 Advocates Voluntary Service. (Supp.ied by Reuter.) London, 18 h March.—Speaking at the Volun'eer Prize Distribution, Mr. Haldane said that he believed compulsory service would destroy the splendid spirit of the Volunteers England, being an island defended by a strong Navy, he preferred to put bis money on the(Supp.ied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article64 1907-03-22 237 Largest Cruiser in the World. (Supplied by Ueuter.) London, 18th March. —The Indomitable, the largest cruiser in the world, has been launched at. the Clyde, and two sister ships, the Injtexible and the Invincible, will be launched within a fortnight. The tonnage of each of these boats is»—- (Supplied by Ueuter.) - 64 words
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Article64 1907-03-22 237 New Hall Fixed Upon. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th March.—After an official examination of the ceiling of the Duma Assembly Hall it was found that the collapse was due to a change in the temperature. Ihe Commission also finds that the apartments in the Taurida Palace are dangerous.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article47 1907-03-22 237 Many Drowned. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th March.—Wheeling, the most important commercial and manufacturing city in West Virginia, is flooded. The terrified workers, mostly Syrians, leapt out of the windows and eighteen people perished in the swift current. Boats rescued over a hundred others.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article48 1907-03-22 237 Troubles Ended. (Siipp'icd by Ren'er.) London, Is u March. Reuter's correspondent at, 'Teheran reports that. Zil-es-Suban has res gned the Governorship of Ispahan and has been succeeded by Nizim-es-Sultaneh. A thousand personsarostill at the Lrilhh Consulate in Ispahan, hut it is believed that the troubles have eudfd.(Siipp'icd by Ren'er.) - 48 words
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Article50 1907-03-22 237 Railways Inadequate. (Supplied by Reuter.) L mdon, 18 h March.—President Rooseveli has appointed a. Mississippi Valley Commission to prepare apian for the improvement and control of the river systems. The President declared that the railways were inadf tjurle, and a complementary water transport was the only remedy.♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article64 1907-03-22 237 Danish Minister’s Protest. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th March —A Danish Minister writes to the Times protesting against the sensaHonal storms regarding the closing of the Baltic Straits, as telegraphed on the 6th inst. A free passage, he says, is recognisid as part of internationallaw, and there is not(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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41 1907-03-22 238 Long Discussions with the Kaiser. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18tli March.—The Austrian heir presumptive, Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Este, who is staying for two days at Berlin, is having long and exhaustive discusions with the Kaiser.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article22 1907-03-22 238 Cabinet Reconstructed (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18ih March. —The Bulgarian Cabinet has been reconstructed with M. Goudelf as the Prime Minister.■ » (Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article37 1907-03-22 238 Bakers’ Strike. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th March. —The Bakers’ strike is causing a serious scarcity of bread in Veinna. The strikers demonstrated in force Wore the lane bakeries, and throughout the ni.ht smashed shop windows.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article90 1907-03-22 238 I liter-* Varsity Boat race. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18U> March.—Cambiidge won the boat race by two lengths. They led throughout and completed the distance bptween Putney and Mortlake in 2>> min. 26 sec Cambiidge were always i-he favourites the lotting being 5 to 1 on Cambridge. Rugby Football.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 90 words
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Article69 1907-03-22 238 Ashore off Lizard Head. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18Ji March. —The White Star liner Swvic from Sydney went adiore on the rocks off Lizard Head during a fog at half past ten last night. The sea was rough and a moderate gale was blowing. There are four(Supplied by Reuter.) - 69 words
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Article838 1907-03-22 238 Ab we ventured to anticipate, when we published the account of the meeting held at Taiping to decide upon the site of the Agri-Ilorticultural Show which is to be held this year in Perak, considerable heartburnings have been aroused both in Taiping and Ipoh by Kuala Kangsar838 words
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491 1907-03-22 238 The Tennis Tournament of the Peuaug Cricket Chib will come to a close this week, after which the Football ground will be available for League matches. 'J he first match of the season will take place next Tuesday (26th iust.) between the Y. M. C. A.491 words
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Article229 1907-03-22 239 In Appellate Jurisdiction. > (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.') Sequel to a Gambling Case. It w ill be remembered that, on the night o f tbe 10th ulto., Mr. L. H. Clayton, Asst, protector of Chinese, and Mr. Peacock of the same department, from information received, raided premises No.229 words
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Article333 1907-03-22 239 Before Mr. Lemon, the proprietress of the Empress of India Hotel, Mrs. Amelia Grilz, appeared to answer the charge of dishonestly receiving property, to wit, 15 pigeons valued at $l5, knowing, or having reason to believe, the same to be stolen. Mr. C. R Crawford deposed333 words
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186 1907-03-22 239 Awang bin Alos, who was arrested in the Nebong Tebal District, was to-day placed befoie Mr. Lemon on two charges, viz., (1) obstructing a public servant in the discharge of his duties and (2) mischief. The offence took place in Kedah186 words
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Article388 1907-03-22 239 The trial of (1) Bong Tew Hong alias Yio Tian Ho, (2) Lim Sin Tim, (3) Kua Cheng Chuau, (4) Yio Beng Hi, (5) Liong Tu, (6) Lim Hang and (7) Hashim, for gambl ng at tbe Jubilee Club, on the 2nd inst was resumed before Mr.388 words
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Article154 1907-03-22 239 To ire Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —In reply to the para, published in last Saturday’s issue of your paper, referring to the receipt of a cable from Mr. Maurice E Bandmann stating that he has no connection with The O’Connor Opera Co.” about to visit154 words
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Article388 1907-03-22 239 More than four years ago a terrible shipwreck occurred between Sydney and Auckland, N. Z., when the Elingo mite, a passenger steamer, bearing between 100 and 200 passengersand £17,300 in specie, went down on some dangerous rocks called the Three Kings. The majority of the passengers388 words
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Advertisement73 1907-03-22 239 Whooping Cough in Jamaica. During tbe epidemic of whooping cough which was prevalent in Jamaica, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was freely used. Mr. J. Riley Bennett, Chemist at Brown’s Town, Jamaica, says of it: I cannot speak too highly of this reme iy. It has never failed in a case where73 words
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Article131 1907-03-22 240 February Output. The output of tin was 22,325.25 pikuls against 22,379 66 pikuls in Jauuaiy. The value of the in‘tai is returned at $2,101,989.89 on which duty amounting to $299,565.81 was collected. The average pi ce of tin was $95 28 per pikul with duty at $40.25 per131 words
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Article391 1907-03-22 240 Yesterday afternoon, says the Bangkok Time if of the 7th inst., amid general rejoicing what was expected to be a new white elephant was landed in Bangkok, its arrival being witnessed by royalty and by large crowds of people in holiday garb. We gather, however,391 words
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Article1984 1907-03-22 240 Royal Vj-it to I v dia ARRIVAL IN CALCUTTA. Calcutta, feili March. Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, arrived in Calcutta after noon bv tiie R. 1. M 8 Ifai dtnije, ami were accorded a hearty welcome at Prinsep s Ghat, where they were received1,984 words
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Article30 1907-03-22 241 The Kal.’ang Reservoir. (Echo aS’/ c. iu Singapore, lixl, AL.reli.—The tendei of the Westminster Construction Company tor the construction of the Kallano Reservoir for .?9(i7,61l has been accented. 130 words
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Article78 1907-03-22 241 Chinese Minister’s Speech. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19m March.—At the launching of ihe cruiser Indomitable the Chinese Minister, who was present at the ceremony, spoke and said that he was much impressed with the importance of the Navy as an aid to national stability. He hoped(Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article135 1907-03-22 241 Government Against Expeditions. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th March.—Replying to the request to sanction a scientific expedition, under Major Bruce, to Mount Everest from the Tibetan side, Mr. John Morley referred to his refusal to sanction the expedition in March, 19UG It was inconsistent with the interests and policy(Supplied by Reuter.) - 135 words
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Article70 1907-03-22 241 Grand Vizier Resigns. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19lh Match.—Reuter’s Teheran correspondent reports that the Grand Vizier, 11. E. Mushir-ed-Dowleh, has resigned. Troops for Russian Legation. London, 19th March.-The New York Herald's corresp indent in Teheran says th it fifty Cossmks hive arrive 1 to euard the Russian legation there.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article111 1907-03-22 241 Many Vessels Ashore. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19. h March.—Many vessels are ashore all along the Channel. Large steamers are aground off Dungeness, (hickmare and Rye, while at Dover two stiameis, besides many sailing ships, have run aground. Sucvic Passengers Sale London, 19th March.—All the passengers <f the White(Supplied by Reuter.) - 111 words
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Article37 1907-03-22 241 Early in April. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19ih March.—Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexiudra will, eaily in April, proceed by the Royal yacht to Carthagena on an official visit to King Alfonso.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article25 1907-03-22 241 Disastrous Fire. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th March—Fifteen thousand bales of cotton were burned in a fire which occurred at the quay in Genoa.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article44 1907-03-22 241 Strike of Dock Labourers. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th March. —During a strike at Nantes the dock labourers stoned the gendarmes who were clearing the streets. One striker was shot dead with a revolver, and another lias since died from a sabre cut.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article24 1907-03-22 241 New D. A. G. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th March.—Colonel J. H. Poett has been appointed Deputy-Adjutant-Gener-al of the Eastern Command in India.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article877 1907-03-22 241 Every now and again—generally during the period when Parliament is not sitting and the London newspaper iupii have to rake the country to fill their columns with giant gooseberries, ami the veiy late, t appearance of the sea-serpent off Ramsgate or Margate, vouched for by the officers,877 words
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Obituary64 1907-03-22 241 Obituary. John O’Leary. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th March—The death is announced of the Fenian leader John O’Leary, who was a prolific writer. His latest book, Recollections of Fenians and Fenianiem, was published iu 1896. Obituary. Count Lamsdorff. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 21st March.—The death is announced at San Remo64 words
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398 1907-03-22 242 The Straits Times understands that the Senates of the University of Aberdeen has communicated to His Excellency the Governor its desire to confer upon him the honorary degree of LL.D. Sir John Anderson graduated at Aberdeen in 1877, with first-class honours in mathematics, and received398 words
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Article782 1907-03-22 242 A Capital Show. Last evening saw a packed house at the opening performance of The Hippodrome of the World’s Novelties,” which is ou its first visit here, and circus-loving Penang enjoyed a real treat. As we ha’.e said before, although Penang has seen many circuses, a really good782 words
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Advertisement48 1907-03-22 242 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured. The great pain relieving power of Chamber lain s Pain Balm has been the surprise and delight of many sufferers from neuralgia and sciatica. The excruciating pains characteristic of these diseases are quickly allayed by this liniment. For sale by all Chemists and Storekeepers.48 words
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Article136 1907-03-22 243 The O’Connor Opera Company is expected to arrive from Madras to-morrow by the s s. Teestn and, as will be seen from an advertisement in another column, will play here for only three nights, commencing on Friday, the 22nd inst. The Company achieved considerable success in136 words
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Article64 1907-03-22 243 The case of assault brought against a nonia, named Chong Kim Pin, particulars of which appeared in our issue of the 6th inst, was called to-day. Mr. Armstrong, who appeared for the prosecution, made an application for compounding the charge, as the matter had been settled out64 words
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Article133 1907-03-22 243 Ihe preliminary enquiry into the case of murder at No. 83, Cintra Street, was resumed before Mr. Lemon yesterday afternoon. Ihe statement made before Mr. Nathan by the accused, iSitharamaswamv, was put in. Ihree witnesses, inmates of the house in question, ‘Were examined for the prosecution, and133 words
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Article328 1907-03-22 243 Lemou j-esterd.iv afternoon how hnn 8001 and Tan Chin Seo c were c o wi, i voluntarily c.using grievous butt to three persons at a plantation close to Western Itoad, towards the close of last month. rl "y sl y v <or the frosrcution was that < endant328 words
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Article371 1907-03-22 243 The enquiry into the cause of the Butterworth Recreation Club pavilion fire was held yesterday by Mr. S. Codrington, the District Magistrate. The first witness examined was Hamat, P. C. 554. He stated that about 10 20 p. m., while Le was on duty at371 words
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Article664 1907-03-22 243 Directors’ Report for 1906 The following report, dated Bth instant, has been circulated among shareholders of the Tanj mg I’agar Dock Company Limited 1. Ihe Directors beg to lay before the Members of the Company a report of proceedings for t he year ended 31st664 words
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Advertisement85 1907-03-22 243 kqual to Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for "vv” Owe C° m Pktints in Children. Pl e have used Chamberlain’s Colic, r t an< Diarihoea Remedy in our ve,rs savs Mrs J B. Cooke, of «erlands, Texas, U. S. A. “We have U 8p j Io °ur children. We85 words
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Article97 1907-03-22 244 The returns of imports and exports for the quarter ended December 31, 1996, have now been issued. Imports. 4th Qr. 1905. 4th Qr. 1906. Singapore $58,775,173 $59,604 312 6,367,308 6,953,837 Penang $21,307,779 $21,864,287 2,362,508 2,550,832 Malacca 1,104,451 1,228,87.9 119,649 143,369 Totals $81,687,403 $82,697,473 8.849,465 9,648,038 being a total97 words
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Article366 1907-03-22 244 Tin Suggested Introduction of Chinese. Mr. D. R. Buchanan, the Manager in South India for Messrs. Finlay, Muir Co., has been in Colombo for a few days. On the question of Labour Mr. Buchanan said he was of the opinion that planters of Ceylon did not know366 words
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310 1907-03-22 244 According to American rxebanges, moie than $1,009,000 (gold) for the purchase of proper quarters for American Con>uiat<s in China, Japan and Korea was asked by Mr. Elihu Root, U. S. Se retary of State, in a communication sent to Congress last month. The request is310 words
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Article399 1907-03-22 244 If anyone would know the reasons impelling the Japanese to emigrate in large Lumbers to the Pacific Coast an 1 other spots in the Unite! States, a glance at the military salary list of Japan will afford enlightenment, says the Philadelphia Public Ledger. The pay of399 words
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Article66 1907-03-22 244 Inspector Reynolds’ Successor. Hcho Specials.) Singapore, 20th March.—lnspector H. G. Cruminey goes to Labuan to take up the appointment rendered vacant by the death of Inspector Reynolds. Gang Robbery. Singapore, 20th March.—ln a gang robbery, which took place at J wrong, a squatter was wounded and his house ransacked.66 words
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Article191 1907-03-22 244 Mr. Winston Churchill s Statement. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th March. —At the second reading of the Appropriation Bill Mr. Theodore Cooke Taylor, M.r., for the SouthEast Division of Lancs, drew attention to the opium traffic in the Colonies, particularly Hongkong. Mr. Winston Churchill said that it was the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 191 words
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Article93 1907-03-22 244 Reforms Contemplated. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lonib n, 20th March. —At the meeting <»t the Duma M. Stolvpin, President of the Council of Ministers, read a ministerial deci irat ion enumerating a series of projected reforms, constituting abroad, Liberal programme, including the abolition of Xl,e without tiiil, a bill to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article152 1907-03-22 245 Indian Cavalry Arrive. (Supplied ly Reuter.) London, 20th March.—The correspondent of the Dai 1 Mail at Teheran states that Indian native cavalry have entered Persia to guard ten British Consulates in the south. A movement among the Afghans on the frontier is reported and this, coupled with the arrival(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 152 words
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Article60 1907-03-22 245 Trouble Ahead. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th March.—The Daily Chionicle states that the political situation in Alexandria is daily becoming more and more acute, owing chiefly to the intrigue of the Nationalists. The British Representative lately informed the Khedive of the necessity that would shortly arise of convincing the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article42 1907-03-22 245 The Duke of Connaught. (Supplied by Reid er.) Loudon, 20th March.—The Standard understands that the Duke ot Connaught has beeu selected as the new commander of the Mediterranean Station. Major-General Horace Lockwood SmithDorrien, succeeds Lieutenant-General Sir John French at Aidershot.– ♦ (Supplied by Reid er.) - 42 words
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Article56 1907-03-22 245 French Horse Wins. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20th March.—The following is the result of the Lincolnshire Handicap:— Oh j c Kaffir Chief o Rifieite 3 fli9 betting was 25 to 1 against Ob, 100 RiflehV Chief and 33 to 1 against bv <weu fy*four starters. Ob won(Supplied by Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article69 1907-03-22 245 T he Jebba.” Mail and Specie Safe. Supplied by Reuter.) 20th Mu roll Tl.„ supplied by Reuter.) B pS“’ th r Marcb.-The mail and r h °nnhe Jebba have been landed. Bu tterwmih tl p g members of the have been kJj eCreat,oQ Clu b, which was to flection 'esteSupplied by Reuter.) • 20th Mu roll Tl.„ - 69 words
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Article1131 1907-03-22 245 The American agitation over the of Japanese labour into Lalifornia is an unhealthy sign, for it serves to show that the Californians are becoming effete and are unable to compete on a par with the Japanese and their more simple habits and methods ot living. The truth of1,131 words
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Article33 1907-03-22 246 Lawn Tennis Tournament. In the Double Handicap, Clan A (Final), yesterday, J. E. Nathan and C. C. Kogers were given a walk uuer from A. G. Anthony and H. Waugh.33 words
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Article80 1907-03-22 246 The adjourned case against Awang bin Mat, who was charged with the murder of Marimuttoo, was resumed in the Butterworth District Court yesterday. Assistant Surgeon Clarke was the last witness called. He was of opinion that the shot was fired at very close range, because the skin80 words
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Article402 1907-03-22 246 A Hokkien coolie was stabbed in Anson Road at about 10 o’clock last night. The victim, who is now in hospital, states that he was followed by two Chinamen from Campbell Street, through Hutton Lane, until he reached Anson Road, near Dr. Locke’s house, when the two402 words
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280 1907-03-22 246 The third leport of the directors to the shareholders at the meeting on March 26th reads. Your Directors beg to submit the Accounts for the year ended 31st December last. It will be seen that a further sum of $51,644.62 has been expended on280 words
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Article289 1907-03-22 246 Commercial Possibillties. The Bulletin of the Imperial Institute contains a long and scientific article on the occurrence of monazite in the tinbearing alluvium of the .Malay Peninsula. Veiv care'ul expel imeuts have been made and the chemical analysis is folly set forth and explained. The289 words
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Article827 1907-03-22 246 To Americanize China and establish a republic in place of the present Chinese empire is said to be the avowed purpose of the Chinese Empire Reform Association, which has a prosperous branch society in this citv, savs a recent issue of the Washington Star. n order to827 words
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Article349 1907-03-22 247 German Appreciation of His Work. The Vossische Zeituug has published as a leading article a highly appreciative review of Sir Robert Hart's work in China. Ibe emphatic success which has attended Ins work is attributed to the possession to an unusual degree of that tact which enabled349 words
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Article50 1907-03-22 247 Revenue Officer Fined. (Echo Special.} Singapore, 21st March.-Tbe Head Revenue Officer b a3 been fined fifty debars, in default one month’s imprison"eiif, tor fading to assist the Police in he recent harbour fight. Firm Difficulties. The European linn, 11. Brauss and 1 0., IS reported to be in difficulties.50 words
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Article92 1907-03-22 247 Lord Crewe and Home Rule. (Supplied by He tiler.} London 21st March.-ln the debate on the lush question in 0 the House of Lords, Lord Crewe asserted that the Government was not disturbed by Mr. Balfour’s mock heroics. It was impossible to make a statement until the(Supplied by He tiler.} - 92 words
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Article23 1907-03-22 247 All-night Sitting. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 21st March.—The House of Commons had an all-night, sitting, discussing the Army Annual Bill.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 23 words
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Article100 1907-03-22 247 International Commission. (Supplied by Rett'er.) London, 21st March.--In the House of Commons yesterday Mr, Ruucimau, replying to Mr. John L'lis, said that he had received a reply from the United States, staling that that Government was willing to participle in the joint International Commission on the opium traffic in(Supplied by Rett'er.) - 100 words
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Article97 1907-03-22 247 Debate on the Government Programme. (Supplied by Heuler.} London, 20th March.—The debate on the Government programme in the Duma developed into a wrangle between the Reactionaries and the Socialists. A declaration on behalf of the latter was lead, accusing the Government of abetting in the massacres and asserting(Supplied by Heuler.} - 97 words
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Article25 1907-03-22 247 Thirty Arrests. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 21st March.—The suffragettes made a fresh attempt to enter the House of Commons. Thirty arrests were made.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 25 words
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Article55 1907-03-22 247 The Premier s Assurance. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 21st March.—Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, replying to the memorial of the Radical members of the House of Commons, demanding action with reference to the House of Lords, assures the memorialists that time will not be lost and that the Government(Supplied by Reuter.} - 55 words
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Article39 1907-03-22 247 Alarmist Reports Unfounded. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 21st March.—Reuter’s correspondent at Teheran states that the alarmist reports with regard to Persia are unfounded. Thirty Cossacks, without horses, have arrived there to relieve the guirds at the different consulates.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 39 words
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Article55 1907-03-22 247 Professor Waldemar Haffkine. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 21st March.— In the House of Commons Mr. John Morley, replying to Sir William Job Collins, said that Professor Waldemar Haffkine is now on leave. Ihe Government of India offered him an engagement for research work, the salary of which he(Supplied by Reuter.} - 55 words
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Article57 1907-03-22 247 Serious Agrarian Riots. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st March.—Serious agrarian riots have broken out in North Roumania. Two thousand peasants entered the town of Botuchani and plundered and burnt the Jewish quarter, in an encounter with the troops a number of the rioters we»e killed and wound'd. A(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article40 1907-03-22 247 Against Home Rife. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21st March.—The Duke of Devonshire, speaking at the Uniou.st Free Trade Club, dwelt on the necessity of maintaining union and opposing Home Rule, even at the risk of Protection.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article35 1907-03-22 247 Asiatic Ordinance. (Supplied by Reuter.} London, 21st March.—The Pretoria Gazette has published an Asiatic Ordinance which was disallowed by Lord Elgin. This indicates that the Ordinance must have been submitted to the new parliament.(Supplied by Reuter.} - 35 words
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Advertisement59 1907-03-22 247 A Good Family Liniment. bottlT'V^” s h° u ld be supplied with a cuts Cllatnberlaiu s Paiu Balm For inju’riesJr; buru8 BCalds or simi,ar rance ti are (d almost daily occurMt'i’r 6 notl “"K good. 'lt cools '“«tantrXf e l "i° Und au d DOt only gives Psrmanont JUt bllDgB59 words
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Advertisement56 1907-03-22 247 Rheumatism Can be Cured. Many sufferers from this painful disease have been surprised and delighted at the prompt relief obtained by applying Chamterlams Pam Balm. A permanent cure may be effected by continuing its use for short time. It will cost vou but a trifle to try it. For sale56 words
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Article119 1907-03-22 248 Penang, 21st March (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/44 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4$ 3 Credit 3 Documentary ...2/4} Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 174 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 173} Moul mein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Madras, Demand Bank119 words
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Article162 1907-03-22 248 Gold leaf 8 >4.60 B. Pepper(VV.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 17. no slock White Pepper 25.- sales Trang Pepper 18} buyers Cloves (picked) 42.— sales Mace 83. —safrs Mace Pickings 70} sellers Nutmegs 116 s 29— buyers No. 1 5. sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.30 sales Tapioca Flour162 words
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Advertisement20 1907-03-22 248 BAXTER Cc.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co20 words
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Advertisement770 1907-03-22 248 I Uiii«oq aHI ct women between youth and middle Experiences of a Laays nun»». anii at lll( C i, ange <.r Life, and ti> ey h X t also cured Eczema, Scrofula, Skin Diseases Mbs. Cox os Mandalay Tells How »'■'> af!er ,.,9 ieels f l eras Bysenteg and Chills.770 words
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Article825 1907-03-22 249 -j ©.2 Number of, SI Capital. Shares I > Last Dividend g issued. S 1 *s3 Name -2 3 o S ft- s '3 I >2_J B g I T" <y 1903 300,000 I 30,000 10 10 p m Mining. AA (10,000ord in ln beiat Tin Mining Co., Ltd.825 words
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