The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 26 July 1907
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Title Section21 1907-07-26 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cent*. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 26th July, 1907. No. 30.21 words
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Advertisement304 1907-07-26 1 CONTENTS. Leaders page. Miscellaneous i Tin-Smelters’ Hardship 673 Training Notes 673, 676, 685 692 Tramways 675 Strike at Tanjong Pagar 673 x Japan and Korea 679 Football 674 i The Anglo-German Entente 684 General Booth on the Japanese 674 s The Fire Brigade 687 Singapore Not a 677 x Five-Foot304 words
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Advertisement165 1907-07-26 2 E j STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. j yfl ■——aomßOß—B Kfi frl Published the day prior to the departure of each mail H I for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I *j news originally published in the daily issues, as well as F II all important news165 words
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Article887 1907-07-26 673 The Chinese tin-sinelters of Perak hare a grievance and have approached the Resident of Perak on the subject. Their complaint is that their smelting business is greatly hampered by the excessive taxes which, directly and indirectly, they have to pay on the smelted tin they export. Primarily what887 words
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Article81 1907-07-26 673 I awn Tennis Tournament. i lowing p i H |p K sults of tlm i ies phtyed e>'m <la v 11 nifl nil i>, A I < > llallffax 5 6; beat T. P. Nailer 1-4 6), 6 I, 6- I. Handicap, t'lass H. P. G. l.iggait81 words
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Article179 1907-07-26 673 I h e s.s. l\ I //M brought I rom h <ial.i Lu input tltr> morning l.nl>i llrtteldrigh. ami Alins Ihi hi il'ni in charge of (’oh»m <n ami Ctcil, u <‘, M<t i'fi f, Oiimfu\ ami Matyiiimihi. m '•farce of I Southall. The first-named racer, probably the179 words
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Article303 1907-07-26 673 RkCALCITRANT K RANIES. 1 HERE has been trouble with the Chinese godown cleiks at.Tanjong Pagar. At noon on Friday, se'enty-two krames went, out “on strik**.’’ OJy on or two relumed to wmk on Situiday. On Monday they all «•iim* to the office and were mu rviewed303 words
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Advertisement96 1907-07-26 673 Jnstiee BatiHflc*« everybody and justice alone Eiiierwit, Established June Ist, 1903. Eublished dally (except Sundays.) AT TH! CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Peuang. PRICE: UiILYLOVAL ..5. H.. per annum. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. X|IL EDITION (Post Free) ®IJ CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. .v,3. All business communications should96 words
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Article111 1907-07-26 674 Civil Original Jurisdiction. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) An Interpleader Claim. One Sathappa Chetty of Bukit Meitajam, having executed the decree obtained by him against Jemaluddin, ex-Peugulu of Tasek, P. W, by attaching certain goods and chattels which, he alleged, belonged to the ex-Pengulu, the two sons and the111 words
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Article648 1907-07-26 674 (Before Meter». Woferstan and Codr i nylon.) Robb Erik Two Chinese, named Kong Tian aud Lim Look, yesterday pleaded not guilty to the charge of robbery. The complainant, a Bengalee named Ahmed Ali, stated that be is a bread-seller. On the 6th inst., about 8 a.m., while648 words
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Article135 1907-07-26 674 UALcUTTA*football lovers were treated to a|novel aud amusing sight ou Thursday (Juue 27) when the Chinese shoemakers played a match ou the maidan, East vs. West side of Bentinck Street. Their fellow-countrymen turned out in great force and both spectators aud players enjoyed themselves hugely, for John Chiuaman is135 words
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Article246 1907-07-26 674 Geu. B loth, who has recently returned from tbe Far East, has given his impressions of Japau aud its people to the Press. 'l’be Geueral, iu the course of an interview, said “I like them (the Japauese) for their naturalness, thoughtfulness, aud preparedness to consider246 words
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Article94 1907-07-26 674 -S. F. P. The body of a Hokieu was found lyi ny in a garden near the 4‘ mile on the Bukit Ti mah Road on Friday. It has been ascertain ed that the deceased was in charge of s O i durians and it is-S. F. P. - 94 words
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Article113 1907-07-26 674 (Supplied by Bevier.) Limitation of Armaments London, 18th July.—lt is reported at the Hague th it Sir Edward Fry, one of the British delegates, has informed M. de Nelidoff, tbe President of the Hague Conference, of his intention to introduce for discussion at the Conference the question(Supplied by Bevier.) - 113 words
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Article44 1907-07-26 674 (Supplied by lleuler.) The Evicted Tenants’ Bill. London, 19tb July.—Sir Henry CampbellBannerman announced that the Committee stage of the Evicted Tenants’ Bill will be limited to three days. It is understood that the discussion on the remaining Bills will be similarlv curtailed.(Supplied by lleuler.) - 44 words
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Article103 1907-07-26 674 (Supplied by lleuler.) The Premier’s Reply London, Tdlh July.—Replying to tbe Peace Deputation which deplored the Im 6 progress that was being made at tbe Hague Conference towards promoting the cause o permanent peace by arbitration and tie arrest of armaments, Sir Henry Camp e Bannerman regretted(Supplied by lleuler.) - 103 words
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Article57 1907-07-26 674 (Supplied by lleuler.) Probable Abdication of the Emperor. Loudon, 19tb July. —Keuters s®’ j pondeut at Tokio reports tbe abdicatio the Emperor of Korea as probable. Henceforth the Sovereign s power curtailed, and exercised ouly thro g Japanese Resident General. Seoul Placards have been posted urging the assassination of57 words
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Article55 1907-07-26 675 (Suppled by Reuter.) Guaranteed by Japan. London, 18th July. —The five per cent. Southern Manchuria Riilvvay loan of £4,000,000 has been guaranteed by Japan and will be issued at 97 in London and Switzerland to-morrow. Rise in Price. Loudon, 19th July.—The Manchurian Railway loan has already been(Suppled by Reuter.) . - 55 words
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Article55 1907-07-26 675 (Supplied by Reuter.) Condemns Modern Ideas. Loudon, 19th July.—A syllabus has been issued bv his Holiness the Pope, consist ing of sixty-five articles, and condemning decisively all modern ideas, which are called modern errors, concerning the interpretation of the Scriptures. It insists upon the Dogmas laid down■ ♦ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article34 1907-07-26 675 (Supplied by Reuter.) No Revision of Tariff. Loudon, 19th July.—The Republican leaders of the United States have agreed to undertake no revision of the tariff until after the next Presidential election.– » ■ —— (Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article287 1907-07-26 675 (Supplied by Reuter.) Last Monday's Matches. London, 18th July—The following are the results of the cricket matches begun last Monday:—Players beat Gentlemen by 54 runs, Hants beat Warwick bv 95, Lan ashire bed Northampton by 36, Kent beat Worcester by eight wickets and Gloucester beat Sussex by five wickets.■ (Supplied by Reuter.) - 287 words
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Article646 1907-07-26 675 1 he Singapore Tramway C’ov. is not yet pleasing the Singapore community tor we read in the Free Press that Dr. Murray Robertson,a Municipal Commissioner, is asking the President of the board a number of pertinent questions regarding the Tramway. He wants to know what control the Commissioners have646 words
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Article372 1907-07-26 675 Lawn Tennis Tournament. I*oLi.ovvI n<; are the results of the ties played yesterday Cadies ihmble Ha ndica p. Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Oechsle 30) beat Mrs. Adamson ami Miss Jones (—l5 6—2, 6—2. bnuhlc Handicap. D. Duncan and E. Lees (-f-39) beat V D. Parsons ar.d W.372 words
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Advertisement38 1907-07-26 675 Colic and Diarrhoea. Pains m the sfomich. colic and diarihoet are qmckly relieved by the u,e of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedv W hen in ium-I of such a medicine, give it trial TheCj-rgcTo-vu Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.38 words
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Article128 1907-07-26 676 (Before Mr. Justice Thornton Validity of Marriage The case of Ong Thoe vs. Cheah Soo Eng was beard by Mr. Justice Thornton yesterday. The plaintiff’s claim was for the Letters of Administration of the estate of her deceased husband, Tan Kay Beng. Tbe defendant, who is the aunt128 words
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Article368 1907-07-26 676 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Mr. Dutton, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police, raided premises No. 76, Kimberley Street/ last Thursday night and succeeded in arresting fourteen Chinese out of a gang of some thirty gamblers. Charged with gambling before Mr. Wolferstan ye<terday, they were lined two dollars each, fifteen368 words
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Article507 1907-07-26 676 Autumn Meeting. Handicaps for First Day’s Racing. Following are the handicaps for the first day’s (30th July) races of the Autumn Meeting The Merchants’ Cup. Value $4OO. —A Handicap for all Horses that have not won a stake of the advertised value of $7OO, or over, since507 words
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Article649 1907-07-26 676 The attendance was apun morning, and tbe going all that desired when Lynwood opened the ball went his usual twice round. Orar Maintenance did a. fast mile toMrti2 40(1 Festine (Holley) went a good stridifi, lo n<l covering the course in 1.52 (Cartwright) galloped 6 furlongs pace, Cecil649 words
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Article1934 1907-07-26 677 (from Our Own Correa pundent,} Wednesday, 17th July. the last, meeting of the Legislative Couocil, the members approved of the exoendituie, in addition to the sum of 870.070 already voted, of a further sum of $20,000 to defray the cost for the present year pf the temporary local1,934 words
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Article251 1907-07-26 677 (I'i-cih Our Cirn Corrp.-ponden 1 July IS h. Oillhe I3'h instil» 78 head of biffiloes arrived here fiom Pal mi. Every animal was su'd in two d iv-. Y« i people talk of i he p >vei i v of t h i Malay ly >i (>l251 words
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Article156 1907-07-26 678 At the suggestion of Governor Takeda, 'he Yamanasbi Kencho, Japan, has decided to defray Y 4.500 in the present fiscal year for the purpose of providing further facilities for persons climbing Mount Fuji, says the Kobe Herald. According to present arrangements, a telegraph line will be constructed from156 words
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Article485 1907-07-26 678 In a lengthy letter to the Free Press on the above subject Pikir Sedikit has this trite paragraph The Captain wants first ease in bunkering, and next profit. Or vice versa. If we are to believe what is said by some it is an open secret that many485 words
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Article292 1907-07-26 678 Says a writer in the Free Lance —Listen to this description of a Chinese chair written in 1896 by a well-known critic, and tell me if it doesn’t make you long for one But the most luxurious conveyance in the world is the Chinese chair, and 1292 words
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Article375 1907-07-26 678 The Farmer knows of the trick and will no doubt take steps to prevent any repetition of it. The man who devised it also knows about it and is divided in his mind as to whether he ought to chuckle or be sorry that it was found375 words
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Article217 1907-07-26 678 (Echo Special.) Sandwell Sentenced to Death. Singapore 20th July._ Drota Sandwe 1 of the Band and Drums of tU Royal West Kents, who was charged at the Assizes with the murder of Corpora Hurly of the same regiment, has been found guilty and sentenced to death He was defended217 words
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Article117 1907-07-26 678 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Emperor’s Abdication Confirmed. London, 20th July.—lt is reported at Seoul that Viscount Hayashi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, has arrived at the Korean capital. The Emperor of Korea, after a conference with his Ministers, consented to abdicate. He issued a rescript regretting that during(Supplied by Reuter.) - 117 words
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Article91 1907-07-26 678 (Supplied by Reuter.) Important Statement by President Roosevelt. London, 20th July.—The New LoA World has been authorised to state that President Roosevelt never ordered the battleship fleet to the Pacific. He was unaware of any order having been issued to that effect. The manoeuvres of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article31 1907-07-26 678 The Georgia” Explosion. (Supplied by Reuter.) Ten Deaths Already. Loudon, 19th July.—Another man those injured in the explosion on theue has died. This brings the number of dea up to ten.-■ • (Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article261 1907-07-26 679 (Supplied Lp Reuter.) The Territorial Forces’ Bill. London, 20th July.—The House of Lor.ls has adopted a compromise amendment to the Territorial Forces’ Bill in substitution of Lord Methuen’s amendment of the 11th inst. ft prohibits the grant of public money to the Cadet Corps, but perm its County(Supplied Lp Reuter.) - 261 words
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Article86 1907-07-26 679 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Lamington’s Resignation Inndon, 19th July.—Lord Lamington’s resignation of the Governorship of Bombay, owing to the ill-bea’.th of his wife, his been accepted. Lumington, g.c.m.g.. g.c.t.e., was Governor of Queensland from 1895 to 1901, and siace 1903 has been Governor of Bombay. -Ed.. 8. E.] Heavy(Supplied by Reuter.) - 86 words
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Article381 1907-07-26 679 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Eclipse Stakes. London, 20th July.—The Eclips-e Slakes were won by Lally. Saucy and Benzonmn second and third respectively. Later.—The Eclipse Stakes was won by ahead, two lengths separating the second and third horses. There were seven starters. The starting prices were —5 to 1 against{Supplied by Reuter.) - 381 words
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Article841 1907-07-26 679 The abdication of the Emperor of Korea, which Reuter definitely announced last Saturday, will not come as a surprise to those who have, within the last lew years, followed the trend of events in that part of the world. The Japanese are too progressive a people for841 words
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106 1907-07-26 680 There was a large gathering of 11 c local Sikhs at the Gurdwara, the Sikh temple in Biick Kiln Road, yesterday afternoon to bid farewell to Mr. E. A. Gardiner, Assistant Superintendent of Police, who will shortly be transferred to Singapore. The General106 words
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Article89 1907-07-26 680 Gregory-Angus. At the Church of the Assumption on Saturday morning the marriage took place of Mr. Renard Victoi Gregory and Miss Mary Edith Angus, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Angus. Mr. McCulloch was the best man and the bride was given away by her89 words
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Article309 1907-07-26 680 The Government Gazette of July PJ contains the following items of information His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to provisionally recognize Mr. Alfred Zeitlin as temporarily in charge of the Consular Agency for Italy at Penang, during the absence on leave of Mr. Oechsle, the Consular Agent.309 words
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Article611 1907-07-26 680 Designs on the Gambling Farm Or was it an Accident? Two well known Penang residents who have just returned from Ipoh give the Echo details of what appeals to have been a serious dynamite outrage in that town. Their story is that on Tuesday night, about 730611 words
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Article218 1907-07-26 680 A Chinese member of the crew nf Zh vawong e was arrested on Thursdwv the Straits Tinies of the 19th “on of having been the importer’ o f theT* 011 quantity of illicit chandu discovered on i| W steamer, as reported in these columns veste day. He218 words
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Article416 1907-07-26 680 Sand well’s Defence. One of tbe Singapore papers has this n port of the closing stage of the case wired by our correspondent on Saturday last. Mr. Harris, in addressing the Court on behalf of the accused, submitted that a strong prima facie case of insanity had416 words
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Article1212 1907-07-26 681 Gallant and Successful Defence. (Bi/ Our Special II ar Correspondent I be Penang Volunteers and Cadets, assisted by two Companies of the Malay States Guides, held a very successful field day at Kam pong Bahru yesterday morning, Roughly there were two hundred men on parade. The offices1,212 words
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Article1256 1907-07-26 681 A Malayan Jungle Episode. (A Short Story in Two Chapters.) Hi/ Southern Cross. Chapter 1. Some vears ago my chum Trevor and I decided to go on a shooting expedition to K'dantan—one of be lea-t known States on the blast Coast of the Malay Peninsula. Obtaining a1,256 words
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Advertisement60 1907-07-26 681 A Warning to Mothers. Too much care cannot be used with small children during the hot weather of the summer months to guard against bowel troubles Give Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and then a dose of castor oil, and tbe disease may be checked in its incipiency and60 words
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Article1466 1907-07-26 682 —Free Press. Ordinary Meeting, Friday, July 19 Present. Il is Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.). H is Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perret, O.C.T. Hon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hon. F. J. Piggot, u.E. (Ag. Col. Engineer), lion. A. T. Bryant—Free Press. - 1,466 words
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Advertisement40 1907-07-26 682 Colic and Diarrhoea. Pains in the stomach, colic aud diarrhoea are quickly relieved by the use of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy. When in need of such a medicine, give it a trial. The G-j wgeTo’vn Dispensary, Wholesale Agents,40 words
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Article81 1907-07-26 683 (Echo Special.) Carriage Accident: Lady injured. Singapore, 22nd July.—A serious carriage accident occurred here on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Ryan, wife of Mr. W. Ryan of the Chinese Protectorate, was driving along Havelock-rd. when her horse bolted. The lady was alarmed and very foolishly jumped out of the carriage. She81 words
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Article208 1907-07-26 683 (Echo Special) Weld Hill Chib Opening Ceremony. Kuala Lumpur. 21st July.—The opening of the Weld Hill Club was a great success. Mr. Loke Chow Thye, the President, was presented with an address and a silver key with which he formally opened the Club. The ceremony was a very208 words
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Article176 1907-07-26 683 (Supplied by Reuter.) Premier’s Residence Attacked 2 ISt Jul At -Soul. Korea, au enrage.] n,ob attacked the Premier’s residence and burned it. The mob was one of a thousand persons. Japanese Guards Fire on the Mob. T 'Ondo U 22nd July.—lt is reported at Seoul that a mob of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 176 words
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Article75 1907-07-26 683 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reports of Raisuli’s Capture London, 22nd July.—Reuter’s correspondent at Tangier reports that Raisuli has cut off all communication between Kaid Maclean, his captive, and the outer world. On the other band, there are persistent rumours that the noted rebel chief has left his stronghold with Kaid(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article44 1907-07-26 683 (Supplied by Heater.) A Mailer for Congratulation. London, 22nd July.—A plenary meeting at the Hague approved of the adaptation of the principles ot' the Geneva Convention in maritime warfare. M. de Nelidoff, the President, congratulated the Conference on tins first result.(Supplied by Heater.) - 44 words
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Article53 1907-07-26 683 (Supplied by Reuter. The German Bank Concession. London, 22nd July.—Reuter’s correspondent at Teheran states that the Persian Parliament has approved the amended German Bank concession for a term of thirty years, without the inadmissible clauses as to not granting special rights and advantages to Banks. The capital of the(Supplied by Reuter. - 53 words
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Article56 1907-07-26 683 (Supplied by Heater.) Sir George Sydenham Clarke. London, 22ui July —Sir George Sydenham Clarke will succeed Lord Lainingtou as Governor of Bom by. Sir George Sydenham Clarke. <l. C. m. g., k c.M.G., was the Governor of Victoria. Australia, from 1901—4,and is Secretary to the Committee of(Supplied by Heater.) - 56 words
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Article39 1907-07-26 683 (Supp/ie by •i’eiiter.) Twenty Prisoners Court martial led. London, 20th July.—lt is reported from St Peterhburg that twenty prisoneis, who were connected with the recent conspiracy to u U”der the Tsar and M. Stolypin, will be courtmartialled.(Supp/ie by •i’eiiter.) ♦ - 39 words
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Article30 1907-07-26 683 (Suppled by lie liter.) The Heat Wave. London, 20th Julv.—Upwards of a thousand cases of heit prostration occurred at Philadelphia yesterday. and many cases are reported from New Yoik.– » (Suppled by lie liter.) - 30 words
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Article27 1907-07-26 683 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Borghese at EkUcrinsbirg. London, 2J st July.— Prince Borghese ha arrived al. Ekateun Jmig in the Ural Mountains.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article126 1907-07-26 683 (Suppled by Reuter.) National Challenge Shield. London, 20th July.—England won the National challenge Shield at Bisley with a score of II Ml, Scotland was second with 1893. The King's Prize. London, 21st July —Lieutenant Addison of Australia is 'he King’s Prize winner with the score of 318. Later.— Shooting(Suppled by Reuter.) - 126 words
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Advertisement127 1907-07-26 683 A Soldier’s Experience. Many a soldier in the 1 .to war lias cause to remember Mr. J. Dutoit Boning, an officer in the Free State Artillery, who is now manager for tin* store of A. Isaacman A Co., of Branfort, R. C. His endeavour to check the ravages of dysentery127 words
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Obituary34 1907-07-26 683 Obituary. (Supplied by Heulti.i 4 Ihe Rev. W G. Rutherford. London, 2lst July—The deitli is announced of the Rev. William Gunion Rutherford, Li, d who was l>otdm ;«ter of Westminster School from 1883 1901.34 words
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Article1106 1907-07-26 684 The English editors who were recently treated to a week’s feting and sightseeing by their German confreres have been very loud in their praises ot the warm hospitality with which they were greeted everywhere. Mr. S. J. Pryor, Editor of the Tribune, for instance, has been so1,106 words
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Article59 1907-07-26 684 Mahomed Mydeen, Clerk to the Ro eisfra of Births and Deaths, committed B u'icidl hist night by banging himself from the roof of his house in a kamping off Clarke Street It is surmised that this rash step was tak on account of pecuniary difficulties. Tl°59 words
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Article181 1907-07-26 684 (Before Mr. Woferstan.) A Kling man named" Ramasami was yesterday charged with breaking into the bouse of one Pakiri at Burmah Road on the night of the 20th inst. At the instance of the Police the case was postponed to the 25th to be tried by the181 words
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Article263 1907-07-26 684 Lawn Tennis Tournambnt. Following are the results of the ties played yesterday:— Single Handicap, Class A. W. J. Hodge —1 6) beat V. D. Parsons (-30), 2—6, 6—3, 6—4. Single Handicap, Class B. VV. P. G. Taggart (—l5) beat A. R. Adams (-15), 11—9, 11—9. Double Handicap.263 words
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Article649 1907-07-26 685 The s.s. Perak yesttrd iy morning brought Bryans with 5 horses, and Buike with a string of ten, including the crack Rosemead of whom much is expected, and their appearance on the course this morning was the source of much interest among a good muster of spectators. The649 words
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187 1907-07-26 685 A 'eiy humorous iucuieut— eicept to the cliii>s—,g reported id the Hinglwk Time» «f Blt lusr gays 011 l)ortber contemporary We have heard and read of burglars who leave polite notes iu the houses r 6 bur led 'houking the sleeptug owner for the187 words
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Article173 1907-07-26 685 The report on the Criminal Registry, F. M. S., for the year 1906, has this information -During the year arrangements were made with police administrations of various neighbouring countries to facilitate the exchange of information concerning migrating criminals, and notable results have been obtained by173 words
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Article183 1907-07-26 685 (F,om Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 22nd July. 3he Wayang Kassim, after performing at Ipoh, opened at Tai pi ng on Friday night iu the new Chinese 'Theatre Hall. This is not the first time that this well-known bangsawan has visited Perak, and both heie and in Ipoh it183 words
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Article525 1907-07-26 685 The Perak Annual Bisley took place on the 2(*lh hud 21st inst. in glorious weather, and the attendance of foity competitors speaks well f<»r its growing popularity. Two I enang nu-u entered for the competitions, but they did not succeed iu winning any prizes. Appended aie the525 words
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Article168 1907-07-26 686 Early last mouth, says last Saturday’s Straits Times, we were able to announce that the Government had sanctioned the formation of a corps of Guides in Singapore, with the object of establishing an Intelligence Staff to assist the military in time of war. At an early date168 words
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Article442 1907-07-26 686 Through American Spectacles. One of the great alt i act ions for the people both young and old, Americans, Filipinos, and foreigners, was the Chinese theatre that had been erected on the grounds, says the Manila Cable news of the 6th inst. It proved a great success442 words
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Article1300 1907-07-26 686 The following is from the Report of the Director of Agriculture, F. M. S. —The general health of rubber trees of all ages, from seedlings to2-5-year old trees, has been during 1906 excellent. Diseases have occurred in nurseries and on older trees but not affecting a very large number1,300 words
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Advertisement53 1907-07-26 686 A Warning to Mothers. Too much care cannot be used wi children during the hot weather of e mer months to guard against bowel ro Give Chamberlain’s Colic, Choi o Diarrhoea Remedy and then a doseo oil, and the disease may be checke incipiency and all danger avoid George Town53 words
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Article269 1907-07-26 687 (Echo Special.) The Kuantan Bar Again. Singapore, 2 2nd July.—The local steamer Will-o'-the Wisp is reported to be fast aground on the Kuantan Bar. .'The Will-o'-the-Wisp is a small vessel which trades up the East Coast. She is Chinese ownyd. The Kuantan bar is a difficult one to cross269 words
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Article40 1907-07-26 687 (Supplied by Renter.) Many Lives Lost. London, 22nd July.—A train carrying 800 railway excursionists collided with a goodstrain at Salem, Michigan. Six cars weie destroyed and so far twenty-nine bodies have been iecovered. Scores of passengers were injured.(Supplied by Renter.) - 40 words
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Article116 1907-07-26 687 (Supplied by Reuter.) Accident to the “Kaiser Wilhelm II.” London, 23rd July,—The Norddeutscber mer Kaiser Wilhelm 11, which was loading Coa at Bremerhaven, suddenly listed to port au sank. Water rushed into the bunkers the vessel lurched over. 16 w b°l e B hip filled aud now lies half(Supplied by Reuter.) - 116 words
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Article42 1907-07-26 687 (Supplied by Reuter.) Heavy Rainfall in North Western and Central India. London, 22nd July I lie anxiety felt in Noi th Western aud Central India at the delay of the monsoon rains has been largely relieved by a heavy downfall.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article75 1907-07-26 687 (Supplied by Reuter.) interview with Prince Von Buelow. London, 23rd July.—A long interview with Prince von Buelow, the Piussian Premier, is published in tlie Eigaro. He said that an improvement in the relations between France and Germany has alreadybegun. The French could feel assured that Germany would(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article72 1907-07-26 687 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mobilisation of the Home Fleet. London, 22nd July.—The Home fleet was mobilised to-day. For the first time were watched with great interest the tests of the system of nucleus crews, which are all raised to war level from the depdts without drawing upon the reserve.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article54 1907-07-26 687 (Supplied by Reuter.) Proposed Visit to Africa. Loudon, 23rd July.—ln the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Winst n Churchill, Under-S cietaiy of State for the Colonies, announced that he had informed Lord Elgin, the Colonial Secretary, that he would gladly visit East Africa, Uganda and the South African(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article1342 1907-07-26 687 It has now been definitely settled that at the end of the year the Fire Brigade is to be handed over by the Police to the Municipality and that the Brigade will then be run as a separate Municipal department. This is what is done in Singapore.1,342 words
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Article85 1907-07-26 688 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played yesterday Championship. V. D. Persons beat H. A. Ne.ubronner 6—2, 6—l. Bimjlc Handicap, Class A. Dr. Jamieson (scr.) beat F. O. .Hallifax (-5/6), 6—3, 6—3. Bowls Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played yesterday85 words
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Article282 1907-07-26 688 In Tinland publishes the following Tin Mines Returns for 1907 Jan. Feb. Mar. April May June. Belat pikuls 561 311 435 467 360 365 Bruseh 450 242 475 265 425 213 Gopem' 252 205 588 560 580 540 Jeher 150 180 171 149 12<> 84 Kuantan282 words
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Article403 1907-07-26 688 Civil Original Jurisdiction. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton) An Action for Eviction. The case of A. Solomon M Ahati<]jj,. lam by was concluded yesterday. This an action for the eviction of the defendant! from the ground belonging to tbeJ ew J Cemetery in Yabudi Lane and for aniniunc tiou403 words
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Article155 1907-07-26 688 (Before~~Mr. For working a bullock while in an ud state a Chinese bullock-cirt driver was yesterday mulcted in the sum of $5. For being in possession of bags of pepper, for the possession o he could give no satisfactory explaoa lo». Chinaman was yesterday sentenced week’s imprisonment.155 words
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Article609 1907-07-26 689 Crescent Football Team vs. Anglo=Cliincse School 'Jhe above League fixture, which was pUyed off on the C. R. C ground yesteiday afternoon, lesulted iu a victory for the Crescents by one goal to nil The School team, on the whole, played remarkably well; indeed, there were moments in609 words
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Article655 1907-07-26 689 Week by Week. (J'rom Our Owji Correspondent.) 9 Kua’a Lumpur, 22nd July. 1 he railway authorities have built two special vans tor the Prisons Department to Jake prisoners between Kuala Lumpur and laiping. 1 he vans can be distinguished by the large letters P. V.” in brass655 words
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Article175 1907-07-26 689 To THE i.PIIOR <>F THE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, —It has not so far appeared what prompted Mr. Fort to raise the question of Divorce Jurisdiction iu the Legislative Council. This pernicious branch of the law I am sure, is not desired by the greater majority of175 words
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Article385 1907-07-26 689 For the fourth time in the history of the Queen’s and King’s Prize at Wimbledon formerly, aud now at Bis ley at the annual rifle meeting of the National Rifle Association has the great honour of Hie year fallen to a Colonial marksman. Canada, with Hayhurst and385 words
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Article154 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Troops Inadequate. London. 23rd July.—Reuter's correspondent at Seoul Rays there is much apprehension for the safety of the Japanese in the interior when the abdication of the Emperor becomes generally known. General Hasegawa has only 2,300 troops and this number is wholly inadequate. A mutinous(Supplied by Reuter.) - 154 words
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Article46 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by Reuter.) Numerous Cases of Cattle-Driving. London, 24th July.—Mr. Justice George Wright, Judge of the High Court, Ireland, addressing the jury at Galway, referred to the lawless spirit abroad. The number of cases of cattle-driving was becoming alarming. Fifty-one farms were cleared last quarter.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article88 1907-07-26 690 (Supidied by Reuter.) Reported Definitely Settled. London, 23rd July.— The Teleyraph states that it is understood at St. Petersburg that all the points of the Anglo-Russian Agrteineut have been dt finitely settled. Important Points Still under Discussion. London, 24’h July.—The Ambassador at St. Petersburg has arrived in(Supidied by Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article100 1907-07-26 690 (Supjdied by Reuter.) The Captain Went Down with his Ship. London, 24th July.—ln the collision between the Columbia (2,722 tons) and the San Pedro (456 tons), which was reported from San Francisco yesterday and which resulted in the sinking of the former vessel, there was only time(Supjdied by Reuter.) - 100 words
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Article74 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by Reuter.) Raid Maclean Still a Prisoner. London, 21th July.—lt is reported from Tangier that the mission of Shereef Wazin, who was deputed by the Sultan to negociate with the mountain tribes for the release of Kaid Sir Harry Maclean, has failed entirely. Shereef Wazin has now returned(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article35 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by Reuter.) County and Borough Councils Bill. London, 24th July.—The Bill making women eligible for County and Borough Councils was read a third time in the House of Lords yesterday.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article48 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by J tenter.) Southern Manchurian Railway Loan. Loudon, 24th July.—The Japanese loan of four million sterling in connection with the Southern Manchuria Railway closed at I]%> discount, after touching discount. It is now officially admitted that the underwriters will take 48 per cent, of the loan.(Supplied by J tenter.) - 48 words
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Article28 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by Reuter.) Exportation of Arms to Abyssinia Forbidden. London, 24th July.—An Order has been gazetted in Berlin, prohibiting the export of arms and ammunition to Abyssinia.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article40 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by Reubr.) An Encounter with the Troops. London, 23rd July.—Turkish troops exterminated a Bulgarian revolutionary band near Perlepe, killing 17. The Turkish casualties were sixteen. Similar encounters on a smaller scale are of almost daily occurrence in Macedonia.——♦ – (Supplied by Reubr.) - 40 words
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Article63 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by Reuter.) Alleged Seal-Poaching. Loudon, 23rd July.— It is reported from Washington that Councillor Miyaoka called upon the State Department, to enquire regarding the recent arrest of Japanese sealpoachers. [On the 2nd July Reuter wired that a I nited States revenue cutter captured twentynine seal poachers(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article36 1907-07-26 690 (Suppied by Reuter.) Crops Throughout England Damaged. London, 24th July.—Tremendous thunderstorms and very heavy downfalls of rain were experienced in England last Sunday and yesterday. Great damage was done to the crops throughout England.(Suppied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article87 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by Reuter.) Padgett Wins (he Gold Cross. London, 23rd July.-At Bisley Armour,, Sergeant Padgett of the Volunteer Batlalin of the East Yorks has won the Gold Pro for the best grand aggregate in the KiJ! Prize and St. George’s Competition. g [lt will be remembered Padgett made 319(Supplied by Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article24 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by Reuter.) Aii Audience with the Pope. London, 23rd July.—At Rome the Pope granted an audience to the Ambassador Extraordinary from Uchida.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article245 1907-07-26 690 (Supplied by Reuter.) Victory of Australasia. Loudon, 24th July.—Playing for the Davis Cup in the Lawn Tennis Tournament at Wimbledon, Messrs. Gonne and Banett beat Messrs. Brookes and Wilding by three sets to two. Mr. Gonne beat Mr. Wilding by three seta to one, and Mr. Brookes beat(Supplied by Reuter.) - 245 words
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Advertisement122 1907-07-26 690 A Soldier’s Experience. Manv a soldier in the late war has cause to remember Mr. J. Dutoit Boning, officer in the Free State Artillery, w o now manager for the store of A. Isaac Co., of Branfort, O. R. C. His endeavour to check the ravages of dysentery whic so122 words
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Article656 1907-07-26 691 We understand that the Municipal authorities are taking steps to clear our live-foot ways of obstruction, and that jt is proposed to deal first with that portion of Beach Street lying between Prangin and China Street Ghauts. There is no doubt that, within recent years, our five-foot656 words
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Article118 1907-07-26 691 Building Extension Fund. We have received for publication the tollowing hst of subscriptions towards the Building Fund for the new extension to St. Xavier’s Institution referred to in the Brother Director’s last Annual Report. The Bro. Director requests to be allowed through the medium of the Straits118 words
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Article257 1907-07-26 691 (Before Messrs. Woferstan and Codringion.) Mahomed bin Pakir Mahomed was placed in the dock this morning charged with robbery. This case was, at the instance of the Solicitor-General, remitted from the last, Assizes to the Bench Court. Th** complainant, a Malay woman, stated that the accused drove257 words
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Article569 1907-07-26 691 Mr. Foo Choo Choon and Messrs. Tan Clmo Hean, Shuin Hin Cbuu and Lee Kok S-m were entertained at dinner on Monday night by the members of the Chinese Comineicial Union on the occasion of their return to Ipoh from China. After the dinner, which was569 words
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Article703 1907-07-26 692 The going was anytliig but la.-U on the racecourse this morning; sti.l several c ipital times were recorded and the woik generally was good. Cinderella (Bannerman) and Afternoon. (Cartwright) were first on the job, and went a 6-furlong gallop together, the first-named finishing a few lengths in front703 words
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Article609 1907-07-26 692 Dinner and Conversazione. An interesting reunion of the members and friends of the Straits Settlements Association took place at the I rocadero Restaurant, London, on 2nd inst There was a dinner at 730 p in., at which about 70 sat down, followed by a conversazione. At the609 words
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Article253 1907-07-26 692 The follow io j items of iu formation culled from the Monetary and CommerckT” column of lhe London and China the sth inst:— 1 Application has been made to the Com mittee of the Stock Exchange to allow q.l following security to bequotedin the Official List:—Kuala253 words
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317 1907-07-26 692 The annual ordinary general meeting of the Federated Rubber Co. was held on the Ist inst. at the offices, 20, Eastcheap. Loudon. Mr. H. K. Rutherford, who presided, moved the adoption of the report, lie said that the company lud made a start with the fapping317 words
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Article228 1907-07-26 693 Q Sg all d a half pounds of dry rubber per ontb from a 16-year old Para tree sounds fabulous and ought to water the mouths of ur gre at Rubber magnates of this Island, 0 a writer io the Ceylon Morning Leader. Lit is and228 words
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Article670 1907-07-26 693 The Report of the Administration of the Mines Department, F. M. S., contains the following Alluvial Mining. As the deeper strata are being reached, the mechanical and mining engineer is finding greater scope for bis ingenuity and adopting labour-saving appliances. It is said that labour-saving appliances should have been670 words
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Article136 1907-07-26 693 This from the Selangor Government Gazette supplement is of interest:—The Director of Public Works decided in March that the source for the water supply for the proposed waterworks extension, Kuala Lumpur, was to be from the main stream in the Ampang valley. Plans were prepared for136 words
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Article139 1907-07-26 693 According to a telegram received at Bangkok on the 2nd iust. from King Chulalongkorn, His Majesty’s itinerary for the next few mouths will be as follows July 24—Bergen 25 —Arrive at Vosse 26—Arrive at Eido 27—By Steamer to Odde 28 —Returning 30—Arrive at Stavanger 31139 words
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Article765 1907-07-26 693 7/d’ Timee Peking corrtspon ent, in a recent telegram to that journal, states; Ou June 21 Mr. Rockhill, the United States Minister, formally communicated to the Chinese Government proposals as to a joint investigation into the opium trade and the production of opium by an international commission765 words
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Article19 1907-07-26 694 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Borghese at Kazan. London, 25th July.—Prince Borghese arrired at Kazan yesterday evening.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article47 1907-07-26 694 (Supplied by Reuter.) Scene at Lords London, 25th July.— Owing to a wet wicket there was no play at Lords yesterday. The crowd noisily demanded tbe resumption of the match and trampled tbe pitch badly. Maclaren thereupon refused to continue the match, which was abandoned.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article108 1907-07-26 694 1 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Late King’s Commands. London, 25th July.—The Korean delegates have sailed from Southampton for America. Prince Yong, interviewed by Reuter, siid they intend visiting Piesident Roosevelt and the piincipal cities of America. They will then return to England. Prince Yong added that the♦ 1 (Supplied by Reuter.) - 108 words
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Article49 1907-07-26 694 (Supplied, by Reuter.) The Indentured Labour Question. London, 25th July. —The Pietermaritzburg Legislature rejected by 25 votes to 9 the abolition of indentured labour. They passed a motion that government negociate with India through Lord Elgin for the repatriation of the coolies at the conclusion of their indentures.(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article40 1907-07-26 694 (Supplied by Reuter.) Steamer Connection with India and China. London. 25th July.—Lord Chelmsford, the Governor- General of Queensland, in opining Parliament at Brisbane, anuouncel that a Bill was to be in’ioduced f>r direct steamship services with India and China.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article94 1907-07-26 694 (Supplied by Reuter.) Military Manoeuvres in England. London, 25th July.—The Duke of Connaught yesterday, accompanied by the Japanese Officers now in England, inspected the progress of the Siege of Chatham, which town is invested by a large composite force including sixteen Brigades of Artillery. Mining and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 94 words
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Article27 1907-07-26 694 (Supplied by Reuter.) Passed by the Lords. Loudon, 24th July.—The House of Lords unanimously passed the third reading of the Territorial Army Bill.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article163 1907-07-26 694 (Supplied by Reuter Indian Rulers Loyal. London, 24th July.—The Maharajah of Bikaner, in a long letter to the Times stating clearly the position <f the Indian princes, declares that while the present policy continues they will remain unflinchingly loyal. If ever a crisis comes they will cast(Supplied by Reuter ) - 163 words
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Article100 1907-07-26 694 (Supplied, by Reuter.) C.-B. on the Subject. London, 21th July.—Sir John Jardine, speaking in the Commons, asked whether in view of the social and moral changes in India and the vastness of the political, financial and commercial interests CampbellBannerman would assign more time for the discussion(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 100 words
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Article32 1907-07-26 694 Capital Milked Dry. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th July.—The Tinies states that the non-success of the Manchurian Loan shows capital has been milked nearly dry and must have a rest.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article72 1907-07-26 694 (Supplied by Reuter.) Safeguarding the Natives London, 24th July .-Sir Frederick presiding at the East African banmt? Amrobin., Cheshire, said that Governm/l would do everything to promote tbe p ro X“ r ity of the country. 1 08 P er Sir Clement Lloyd Hill said that the W(Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article117 1907-07-26 694 < (Supplied by Reuter.) -i Kaiser Wilhelm II” Refloated. London, 24th July.-The N.D.L. steamer kaoer Wilhelm 11, which sank while she was loading coa 1 at Bremerhaven, has ken refloated. The China Island Mission has published a penny booklet entitled A Chinese Saint” written by T. A. P. Clinton< (Supplied by Reuter.) - 117 words
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Article116 1907-07-26 694 Pknang, 25th July. (J>y courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4J 4 months’ sight Bank 3 Credit ...2/4 3 Documentary ...2/4R Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174 3 «fays’ sight Private 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 1«8| Moulmem, <l Rank 17R 3 days’ sight Private 175| Madras, Demand Bank116 words
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Article168 1907-07-26 694 Gold leaf 164.85 B. Pepper( VV.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 16|. noi oC White Pepper Trang Pepper 17 l~ tak L. Cloves (picked) 51.—n0 J* Mace 81.50 sales Mace Pickings Nutmegs 110 s S j 5.30 sales Sugar 2 i no stock (Basket Soonde Gutta-'c, 20. J Subu (Ram bong |di.168 words
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Advertisement421 1907-07-26 695 Enveloped in Pain From Shouldbrs to Ankles. HOW RHEUMATISM RAVAGED THE HEALTH OF THE POSTMASTER OF PONTIANAK. CURED BY Dr. Williams* Pink Pills. Mr. H. 11. Lo Conge, Postmaster General of the Western Division of Borneo, told a vivid story of suffering to a representative who called at his beautiful421 words
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Advertisement320 1907-07-26 695 Of cured grateful sufferers, MIIII r r Conge, pioves lipv 1 1 j > to Mi. Le r r f I IT* ren l(( > blh v,i le 'i- 1 1 Peo-iJ ’ri,/,' Vl, a i IlukP 'Hsfor Pale SsaßStf “Indiaßubbßr&GuttaPorcha eiiXZnM gr r' e 9t ToDic b| oo f320 words
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Article976 1907-07-26 696 1 1 1 J *O-2 I Number of P 2 S 2 Capital. Shares I > Last Dividend. xName. S issued. M 2 £I” g Mining. 1903 300 000 30,000 10 10 25 o for year ending 31 /3/07 Bolat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. $11.50 1907 300 000 22,500976 words
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Advertisement53 1907-07-26 696 MACKAY’S notice. Khoo Buan CHOP LIQUOR WHISKY. I V lE SelangoVand a Sumatra’? iPOr Gim Seng MoB, Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., MARTELL’S BBIAITDY. OU Bromide paper. W. JONES, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Kine street,Penang. pw« sra p/ te r. Tin Miners, Advancers and General Geislers' Champagne,53 words
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Advertisement872 1907-07-26 697 Advert i s e m e n t jr.JUWiBrBiiWTa «n Jw UWv r General Accident Fire and Life erv rmn > Assurance Corporation, Ltd. SUN FIRE OFFICE. FIRE INSURANCE. (Founded 1710.) xYTE have been appointed Agents foi Globus Insurance Company VV the above Company lor Penang, of Hamburfif. province Wellesley,872 words
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Advertisement234 1907-07-26 698 &g> :;;0 C£; 9*v 'J& ■""■"."V' jH*. i6tar rs I The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. I i I ESTABLISHED 1883. PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. g Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,'’ “SIN POE,” A “CHAYA PULAU PINANG.” H The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and i| H lithographers in the Orient. j| H Our234 words
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