The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 16 August 1907

Total Pages: 26
1 770 The Straits Echo (Mail Edition)
  • 21 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 conti. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 16tli August, 1907, No. 33.
    21 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 324 1 HHIIHilli)iliillllililiilililiiilllill f il'ilili'iii'i>iiiiiliiiiiiiiHiiiil/iiiiliiiiiiiiiiiliHi/iiiiiiilliiHillul!!iinliilll!lllilii>in,i!,ii,l!!llliillnllrf(lHrfJlHlll> CONTENTS. I -r I I I s Leaders: page. i Miscellaneous Page. X I i I Insanitary Practices 747 The Federal Capital 748 x Lest We Forget... 751 Singapore Notes 749 S x Morocco 755 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. 751 x 5 Insanitary Penang 759 Government Gazette
      324 words

  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 162 2 i*g£ *fr i i TUB j STRAITS ECHO i MAIL EDITION. «niMMWiii m Ifr Published the day prior to the departure of each mail j for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I news originally published in the daily issues, as well as P J all important news
      162 words

  • 910 747 Quite a number of very insanitary practices exist in this town and in the following article we propose to touch upon some of the more serious, particularly as an outbreak of cholera has occurred at Singapore and, in view of the abundance of fruit this season, may occur
    910 words
  • 56 747 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played on Thursday last:— F. 0. Hallifax and G. R. K. Mugliston beat W. J. Hodge and T. P. Nailer. 4—6, 6—4, 6—4. Double Handicap. H. C. Sells and H. A. Neubronner —l5) fteaf W. Taggart and
    56 words
  • 502 747 The writer of the Athletic Notes in the Free Pres*, commenting on the recent cricket match in Penang, says:—On a fast wicket the F. M. S. cricketers, who were reckoned to be a stronger lot than the Colonials, found themselves utterly at sea against James and Parsons,
    502 words
  • Page 747 Advertisements
    • 97 747 The Straits Echo, w Lm® justice satisfies everybody and justice n\one.—Emerson, Published dally (except Sundays.) AT TH» CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAIL LOCAL $24 per annum. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo-—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 N.H. All business communications
      97 words

  • 872 748 Chinese Recreation Club vs. Mahomedan Football Team. Au exciting game, in more.than on? sense of the word, was witnessed on the C. R. C. ground last Thursday afternoon, when the above teams met to do battle. It was a fight to the finish, the casualty list including one
    872 words
  • 290 748 (Before Mr. Codrington.) This morning E. P. C. Walton charged eight Malay syces with gambling. They were conviitfed, but, as the stake-money found by the Police was a few cents only, they were discharged with a caution. For offering for sale unwholesome fish, a Chinaman, named Ong
    290 words
  • 690 748 Week by Week. (from Our Own Corre spnienl:} Kuala Lumpur, Bth Au gusl Since last writing the weather proved considerably and we have had brisk showers of rain. The ew been largely allayed, and one nice drive m the evening without fe J contracting phthisis or other
    690 words
  • Page 748 Advertisements
    • 46 748 Not a Doubtful Question. There is no doubt in the minds of those who have used < ’amberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as to its curative powers. For a paia in the stomach, diarrhoea or dysentery, it affords immediate relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
      46 words

  • Public Opinion.
    • 129 749 To the Editor of hie Straits Echo. Sir,— On August Ist I received the 10-page edition of the Straits Echo of 27th July, which was posted with a one-eent postage stamp by the publisher. The paper arrived at its destination and the official in charge of
      129 words
    • 292 749 gj r To T,,E Editor the Straits Echo. lhe above match, which was played off on the C. R. C. ground last Thursday, the Bth inst., was a well contested one and one worth watching. I do not wish to dwell upon the merits of
      292 words
  • 1184 749 Our Own Correspondent.) Tuesday, 6th August. ll,„ A U br, ‘i! of cholera occurred here on the 6;h ultimo and the disease has spread steadily since then. The first case occurred in a ricksha coolie house and the inmates promptly fled and scattered and several more cases occurred
    1,184 words
  • Page 749 Advertisements
    • 84 749 The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. n^°?K are often very much disappointed nd that their family physician is away m home when they most need his services, iseases like cramp, colic and diarrhoea reqmre prompt treatment, and in many ances prove fatal before medicine can ri<X rOCUre d
      84 words
    • 45 749 For a Lame Back, When you have p.iins in the small of the back, dampen a piece of thick flannel slightly with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and bind it on over the seat of pain, and quick relief will follow. The Geoige Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
      45 words
    • 73 749 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1 here is probably no medicine made that is rehed upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in wh.ch it has been in use, peonle have earned that it is
      73 words

  • 75 750 The Agri-horticul-tural Show. (Echo Special.) Opened by the Governor. Kuala Kangsar, 9th.—His Excellency the High Commissioner opened the Agri-horticultural Show at 11.30 a.m. to-day. There were present at the opening ceremony Their Highnesses the Sultans of Johore and Perak, the Residents of Perak and Selangor and a large assembly of
    75 words
  • 48 750 (Echo Specials.) Mr. Grove’s Resignation Accepted. Singapore, 10th August.—Mr. W. E. U. Grove, Chief Police Officer, has had his resignation accepted. [ln his notes to-day Veritas gives a reason for Mr. Grove’s resignation.—Ed., S.E.] Cholera Increasing. Singapore, 10th August.—The outbreak of cholera here is assuming alarming dimensions.
    48 words
  • 65 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) South Africa Beats All Ireland. London, Bth August. —Derby has beaten Hampshire by an innings and 93 runs, Yorkshire beat Lancashire by nine wickets. Leicester beat Northampton by one wicket. Middlesex beat Somerset by an innings and 176 runs. Gloucester beat Essex by 197
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  65 words
  • 73 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) Eight Destroyers Damaged. London, 9th August.—Eight destroyers were damaged in the recent mobilization of the British Home Fleet. They have been docked at Portsmouth for repairs. Damage to the Kestrel.' 1 London, 9th August.—The destroyer Kestrel has been towed into Portsmouth with her bows
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  73 words
  • 69 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) His Mediterranean Command. London, 9th August.—Mr. Haldane, Sec etary of State for War, has announced the Duke of Connaught’s appointment as Field Marshall, Cominauder-in-Chief anl High Commissioner for the Mediterranean. The force under His High ness will compiise the garrisons of Gibraltar and
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  69 words
  • 213 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Bank Sacked. London, 9th August.—The bombardment of Casa Blanca lasted forty-eight hours. It is stated that a thousand Moors were killed and wounded by the melinite shells from the French warship Galilee. The branch of the State Bank was sacked by Moois and sixty thousand
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  213 words
  • 126 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Pertinent Question. London, Bth August.—ln the House of Commons Mr. Rees asked whether, in view of the Imperial Government’s accepting the Chinese proposal regarding opium ami the gradual decrease of the export of Indian opium, any indication could ba given as to
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  126 words
  • 31 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) Satisfactory Figures. London, 9th August.—The Imports for July show an increase of <£3,610,000. The exports show an increase of £7,000,000, principally on steel, cotton and machinery.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  31 words
  • 30 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Secret Conference. London, 9th August.—Fifty American Trust Kings at a secret conference have decided to create a fund to promote political c pinion.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  30 words
  • 108 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) Overawed by the Military. London, 9th August.-The employment of the military has had a good effect at Bel fast, permitting the opening of vaiious large businesses which stopped through the con tinned lawlessness of the striking carters Attempt to Burn a Mill. London, 9th
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  108 words
  • 48 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) Persia Wants Peace. In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, stated that at the request of Persia the British Ambassador at Constantinople had been instructed to make representations to Turkey in the interests of peace.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  48 words
  • 46 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) Finance Bill Passed. London, 9th August.—The House of Lords has passed the third reading of the Finance Bill. An important amendment has been made to the Criminal Appeal Bill restricting the right of appeal to a question of fact.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  46 words
  • 65 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) Panic and Slump. London, 9th August.—The worst slump on the New York Stock Exchange, since the panic in March, took place yesterday. It was in consequence of heavy realizations assignable Io the belief that tbe federal state governments were shoeing renewed hostility to
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  65 words
  • 77 750 (Supplied by Reuter.) Amended Tariff. London, 10th August.—lt is reported from Melbourne that Sir William John Lyn®» Minister for Trade and Customs, Common wealth of Australia, has introduced a amended tariff which will take effect to- ay It gives many instances of Preferenceo to ten percent, on British goods.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  77 words

  • 682 751 Exactly 121 years ago yesterday, Captain Francis Light formally took possession of Penang, which the Rajah of Kedah had ceded to the East India Company for §6,000 per annum. This sum was increased a few years later to a payment of §lO,OOO a year. The hoisting of
    682 words
  • 314 751 There has been, as we predicted, a great demand for the shares of the Eastern Smelting Company so much so that it has been decided to raise the capital of the Company from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000. Fever is very prevalent at Bangkok, and doctors are kept
    314 words
  • 505 751 “The Rest,” captained by Mugliston, proved too good for the Government Servants and the Merlin men, who were defeated by 66 runs in the match played on the Esplanade last Saturday afternoon. Neubronner, Keywnrth and Griffith-Jones batted well for The Rest,” while Edgell, May and Walker were the most
    505 words

  • 464 752 The Government Gazette of August 8 contains the following items of information His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint by an Instrument under the Public Seal of the Colony, the Hon’ble Captain Arthur Henderson Young, c. .m. g., to be bis Deputy during his absence in
    464 words
  • Public Opinion.
    • 308 752 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —With reference to the copy of the Y. M. C. A. protest against the result of their fixture with the Government Service’, as published by the Finang Gazette in its issue of the Bth instant, may
      308 words
  • 270 752 The Sanitary Authorities, says the Singapore Free Press, are working with great energy and a considerable amount of success in the matter of the outbreak of cholera. Owing to the stupidity of the Chinese, who invariably scatter from the neighbourhood of a case and endeavour to
    270 words
  • 1358 752 (•From Our Own Correspowlent.) Kuala Kangsar, 10th August When it was decided to hold the fourth joint Agri-llorticultural Show at Kuala Kangsar there were many who predicted that it was doomed to failure, and they urged that for a Show to he a success in Perak it
    1,358 words
  • Page 752 Advertisements
    • 87 752 The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. People are often very much disappointed to find that their family physician is away from home when they most need his services. Diseases like cramp, colic and diarrhoea require prompt treatment, and in many instances prove fatal before medicine can be procured
      87 words

  • 1614 753 OUIR SHORT STORY. Dream or Vision Southern Cross.) The evening was a close hot one and, feeling too slack ”to do anything. I lazily stioiled out of my room at the Hotel and sat down on one of the garden seats facing the sea My thoughts roved idly
    1,614 words

  • 365 754 Modern,” writing to the Straits Tinies, asks the Chinese public this question Is it not high time that Chinese marriage customs should be reformed He goes on to say that, already, we have heard much talk about it, but without result. He continues: I think the majority
    365 words
  • 187 754 We regret to announce the death yesterday morning of Mr. Joseph William Cashin, the Managing Director of the Opium and Liquor Farms of Singapore, says Thursday’s Free Prws. The deat htook place at his country house at Pongol, and the body was brought down at
    187 words
  • 493 754 Bayonet Attacks. Whether it has been the unrest caused by the excitement of the recent murder case, or the hot weather or other undefined causes there has been an unfortunate coincidence of cases of trouble amongst the rank and file of the Royal West Kents,
    493 words
  • 72 754 (Echo Specials.) Fire in a Rattan Factory. Singapore, 12th August.—A fire oc curred in a Malay rattan factory k Kerbau Lane last night. It was soon extinguished. The damage is estimated at two thousand dollars. The factory is not insured. A young Malay was stabbed at the fire by
    72 words
  • 207 754 (Supplied by Ileuter.) Troops Needed to Restore Order. London, 10th August.—lt is recognised that the Algeciras Convention is inadequate to meet the growing anarchy in Morocco. The impression is growing that a considerable force of troops, instead of Police, would be necessary to restore order. The Spanish Government have
    (Supplied by Ileuter.)  -  207 words
  • 126 754 (Supplied by Ileuter.) Troops Mutiny. London, 11th August.—lt is reported from Seoul that the garrisons at Hongju and Wonju have mutinied. The Japanese cavalry have routed and are pursuing toe mutinous troops belonging to the orl garrison. The Wonju outbreak is regarded as more serious. [The outbreak at Wonju
    (Supplied by Ileuter.)  -  126 words

  • 69 755 (Supplied by Reuter.) Telegraph Operators’ Strike. London, 10th August.—One thousand six hundred telegraph operators have struck work at Chicago. Sympathetic strikes have occurred in Denver, Kansas and Salt Lake City, and serious developments are feared. Fifty Cities Involved. London, 12th August.—The telegraph operators’ strike has spread to fifty cities
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  69 words
  • 36 755 (Supplied by Reuler.) Prince Borghese First. London, 11th August.—Prince Scipion Borghese, one of the competitors in the Peking to Paris motor race, has arrived at Paris, where be received a great ovation.
    (Supplied by Reuler.)  -  36 words
  • 32 755 (Supplied by Reuter.) Troops Stoned by the Mob. London, 12th August.—The mob stoned a party of the Berkshires which were guarding parts of Belfast, seriously injuring an officer.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  32 words
  • 33 755 (Supplied by Reuler A Ball to the Japanese Officers. London, 12 th August.—King Alfonso of Spain gave a ball to the Japanese officers of the Chitose aud Tsukuba at San Sebastian.
    (Supplied by Reuler )  -  33 words
  • 47 755 (Supplied by Reuter.) County Championship. London, 12th August.—The following are be results of the cricket matches begun last Wednesday Notts beat Gloucester by 2 wickets, Lancasbire beat Kent by 87 runs, Essex beat ussex by one wicket, Leicester beat Derbv b y 2 wickets.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  47 words
  • 614 755 Recent events in Morocco seem to iow that the Sultan’s authority is as shadowy as ever and that there has been no improvement in the government of the country since the Algeciras Conference. There is no doubt that some day the Powers will see the fruit of their diplomatic
    614 words
  • 463 755 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Chua Ah Sin, a Chinaman, was this morning charged with being in posfttiiion of 100 ounces of Morphia in house No. 185, Beach Street, on the 10th inst. 'Hie defendant cla’med to be tried and asked for a postponement through Mr. Gotild. The case
    463 words
  • Page 755 Advertisements
    • 98 755 The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. P eo pta are often very much disappointed j their family physician is away borne when they most need his services. Mases like cramp, colic and diarrhoea j’T ire prompt treatment, and in many ances prove fatal before medicine can rtoK° C
      98 words

  • 490 756 Twenty-two Sharing the Prize. The Echo's second word-finding competition has been another huge success. Although this competition was confined strictly to registered subscribers, there were quite as many competitors—viz, fifty-four—-as in the previous competition; but tbs result is hardly as satisfactory to the winners for
    490 words
  • Public Opinion.
    • 1609 756 The Way They Have in the Dindings. To this Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, As a member of the planting fraternity I should like to encroach upon your valuable space in order to give publicity to the way in which the planting industry is
      1,609 words
    • 187 757 To the Editor of thr Straits Ecaa Sir, Rxspecting the Football Match that there has been so much controversy over in your talented paper, viz. the G. S. C. vs. the Y. M. C. A., I should like to point out the following peculiarity,
      187 words

  • 2280 757 Under the Patronage of His Grace the Duke of Argyll, k. T. m M G c v p c Most Noble Marquess of Linlithgow, p. c., K ’d’ a,C Mg c.v.0., D.L. Rt. Hon. Lord Hindlip. Rt. Hon. Lord Armstrong. Rt. Hon. Earl of Dartmouth, p.
    2,280 words

  • 1273 758 Questions for Answering. As may have been observed from a quotation which appeared in yesterday’s issue of the Hongkong Telegraph (says our northern contemporary of the 31st ultimo) the surmise of one of our Southern contemporaries that it was in contemplation to appoint a Commission to inquire
    1,273 words

  • 141 759 (Echo Special.) London, 13th August.—The Kallang Tunnel is now working. It carries five million gallons of water a day. [The Kallang Tunnel is constructed to carry water to the new Reservoir out at Kallang, off the Bukit Timali Road. It proved a difficult piece of work and has been
    141 words
  • 66 759 (Echo Special.) Volunteers in Readiness. Kuala Lumpur, 13th August.—The Volunteers have been warned to be in readiness to proceed to the Central Workshop if necessary, as it is expected that trouble will arise from coolies employed there, who demand higher wages. It is reported that the the Malay
    66 words
  • 112 759 (Supplied by lleuter.) An Impending Prosecution. London, 13th August.—The announcement in New York that the Central Pennsylvania Railroad Company, managed by Harriman and his associates, will be prosecuted for alleged infringement of the anti-Trust fi aws has enhanced the sensation in American financial circles, some members of which,
    (Supplied by lleuter.)  -  112 words
  • 170 759 (Supplied by lleuter.) Europeans in Danger. London, 13th August.-General satisfaction is expressed in France on the distinguished gallantry of the troops and marines. Lasa Blanca has been subjected to an effective and continuous shell-fire, which has restored confidence in the guns, but some anxiety is felt with regard to
    (Supplied by lleuter.)  -  170 words
  • 152 759 (Supplied by Reuter.) Frontier Troubles, London, 12th August.—Reuter’s corres- pondent at Teheran states that the Firman who was appointed Governor of Azerbaijan, a province in the extreme N. W. of Persia, and was sent to Tabriz, the Capital of the province owing to the incursion of the
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  152 words
  • 206 759 (Supplied bjj lleuter.) The Military Supporting the Police. London, 12th August.—Following upon the recent strikes in Ilelfast a riot took place vesterday evening, arising out of an attempt to rescue the prisoners. The Police made repeated baton charges, but to no purpose. The Military were ultimately
    (Supplied bjj lleuter.)  -  206 words
  • 44 759 (Supplied by lleuter.) Resigning Mastership of the Horse. London, 13th August.—The Earl of Sefton has resigned the Mastership of the Horse, which post he held since 1905, because be is not in accord with the extreme measures of the Government.
    (Supplied by lleuter.)  -  44 words
  • 854 759 Singapore is to be heartily congratulated on the fact that at an early date practical steps will be taken to improve the sanitary state—which is admitted by every one to be deplorable—of the Town. Even the landlords, reluctant as they are known to be to spend money, have
    854 words

  • 631 760 Government Service vs. George Town Reading Room. The above League match, w’pich was played on the C. R. C. ground yesterday afternoon, resulted in a victory for the Government Servants by four goals to nil. Throughout the game the Readers were put strictly on the defensive, and, although
    631 words
  • 466 760 Civil Original Jurisdiction. (Lk/o.’c Mr. Justice Thornton.) Yesterday afternoon judgment was deli vered id the case of Hadjee Fatimah versus Had] ee Mahomed Joosoof and Che Mat The cause of action arose thuswise In 1903 the plaintiff, who was the first wife of the first defendant, obtained a
    466 words
  • 190 760 (Before Mr. Woljerslan.) Chan Yeow, a Chinese gaol-bird, was yesterday convicted of voluntarily causing bur to one Yang Sew Ki in Campbell Street on the llt h inst. The accused was sentenced to 3 weeks’imprisonment. A Malay syce was yesterday charged with driving in a manner so
    190 words
  • Page 760 Advertisements
    • 88 760 The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. I’eople are often very much disappointed to find that their family physician is away from home when they most need his services. Diseases like cramp, colic and diarrhoea require prompt treatment, and in many instances prove fatal before medicine can be procured
      88 words

  • 34 761 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following is the result of the tie played yesterday Profession Pairs. (Final.) E. S. Haslam and C. C. Rogers beat F. 0. Hallifax and G. Mugliston 6-2. 6-8.
    34 words
  • 451 761 A Selangor Chamber of Commerce has now been definitely formed and a committee elected for the year ending March 81st next. This was all settled at a meeting held at the StraitsTradingCompany’s office on Saturday, says the Malay Mail. Mr. G. Cumming was in the chair,
    451 words
  • 1158 761 (I iom Our Oicii Correspondent.) from Mondays issue f Ihe t wo main buddings ran parallel to each other and were connected by a third running at right angles, while a fourth shed, which branched off from the main building on the right as one entered, contained
    1,158 words

  • Public Opinion.
    • 237 762 To the Ediior or the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —I have been highly amused with the correspondence which appeared recently in your paper on the above-named subject. To an impartial observer, one cannot disguise the fact that the present trend of events in the Straits is for
      237 words
    • 335 762 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, During my Hying visit to Penang about a fortnight ago I had occasion to come across a great number of our Penang Babas without the towchang or queue. lam strongly of opinion that in another decade three-fourths of them
      335 words
  • 182 762 Mr. Morley hinted that there were grave reasons, which he could not state, for the deportation of Tnjpat Kai. The Simla correspondent of the Express says they were as follows Lajpat Rai obtained an interview with the Ameer of Afghanistan during His Majesty’s visit to India acd
    182 words
  • 352 762 Any method, however simple, which is found to be of use in warding off plague is worth considering; and the suggestion made by a correspondent of the Pioneer (who signs himself “I. M. S. in reference to the use of mustard oil is interesting. He says: —“It
    352 words
  • 722 762 First Day, 13th August. (Echo Special.) Taiping, 13th August.—The Perak Turf Club’s Autumn Meeting opened in splendid weather, which remained fine throughout the day. There was a big attendance and the meeting was a great success. The results of the races are as under 1. The Maiden Plate.
    722 words
  • Page 762 Advertisements
    • 69 762 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Chelera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has been in use, people have learned that it is one remedy that
      69 words

  • 23 763 (Supplied by Reuter.) Moorish Attack Repulsed. London, 14th August.—Four hundred Moors attacked the French troops at Casa Blanca yesterday. They were repulsed.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  23 words
  • 32 763 (Supplied by Reuter.) The County Matches. London, 14th August.—Yorkshire has beaten Middlesex by seven wickets. Warwick beat Northants by four. Essex beat Lancashire by an innings and 132 runs.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  32 words
  • 248 763 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Pitched Battle. London, 14th August.—Belfast at midnight on Monday night was in a state of terror. All reports agree that the riot was premeditate 1. Stones were piled by the roadsides and ropes were drawn across the streets. Altogether three persons have been
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  248 words
  • 31 763 (Supplied by Reuter.) Only the ’Phone Left. London, 14th August.—A strike of the eegiap lists has stopped communication almost throughout the United States except by telephone. h
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  31 words
  • 33 763 (Supplied by Reuter New Appointments. London, 13th August.—lt is announced officially that Lieut-Generai Sir John French has been appointed Inspector-General of the Forces and Major General Smith-Dorrien Commander at Aidershot.
    (Supplied by Reuter )  -  33 words
  • 36 763 (Supplied by Reul er.) Release of Sir Harry Maclean. Loudon, 13th August.—Raisuli has handed Kaid Sir Harry Maclean over to the Hkmass tribesmen who are reported to be conveying him to Fez.
    (Supplied by Reul er.)  -  36 words
  • 880 763 Happily the firm attitude taken up by the Authorities has had the effect of crushing any mutinous action of the rebels —for such they are and no one need cavil at the word—in India. The prosecution and punishment of the prime moveis was an excellent step,
    880 words

  • 184 764 Wanted, More Recruits. The names received so far as intending recruits in the proposed Penang-born Chinese Volunteer Corps are:— 1. Lim Chee Saing 21. Ow Chung Pak 2. Tan Choo Soay 22. Kee Ann Yean 3. Tan Hun Eng 23. Ooi Lean Chye 4 Teo
    184 words
  • 59 764 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ties plajed yesterday:— Double Handicap, Final. L. E. P. Wolferstan and Dr. T. 11. Jamieson (-3/6.) beat H. C. Sells and H. A. Neubronner (—l5) 6—l, 6—3. Mixed Double Handicap. Miss Jones and W. J. Hodge —l5 3)
    59 words
  • 142 764 Single Handicap. Following are the results of the ties played yesterday:— J. W. Barrett beat D. O. Brown, 21 —lB. W. Hamilton beat B. E. Ross, 22 —12. T«e two Chinese sentenced to death for the murder arising out of the clan fight on the Pin Seng at
    142 words
  • 93 764 (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) M. M. Noordin vs. K. S. M. Mahomed Abdul Kader. In this case, which came on for hearing before Mr. Justice Thornton yesterday afternoon, the plaintiff claimed from the defendant the sum of $4,466-94 cts., being value of piece goods sold to him. The
    93 words
  • 422 764 (Before Mr. Lornie.) The case against a Malay youth, Noor, who was charged with robbing Che Dah of her hair pin in Transfer Road was further postponed to the 22 nd in st. Six Chinese were fined ten dollars each this morning for gambling at No 118,
    422 words
  • 1328 764 (Specially Contributed). Hl* In this advanced and complex state of society, it can hatdly lie doubted that, to obtain the knowledge and skill requisite for the constant and accurate determination of legal rights and duties in particular cases, continualprofessional practice, as well as
    1,328 words
  • Page 764 Advertisements
    • 38 764 I Proposed Chinese Volunteers. 1 Editor, I Straits Echo, I g g Please register my name as a E would-be member of the proposed s Chinese Volunteer Company. g (Signed) Name in full l Address B Date g
      38 words

  • 381 765 tom, Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 13th August. Mr. Rowley, the Magistrate, has left hospital and is expected to resume duty in a day or two; in the meantime Mr. A. E. C. Franklin will continue to perform the dual duties of Collector of Land Revenue and Magistrate. Mi.
    381 words
  • 186 765 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, 14th August. Mr. R. G. Watson, Commissioner of Land and Surveys, is here inspecting the local office. H. 11. the Sultan of Selangor who came to K. K. for the Show left for Kuala Lumpur by the mail train yesterday. He was
    186 words
  • 198 765 '1 hanks to the energy and ability shown by the authorities in dealing with the cholera outbreak, there seems no need for alarm, though the least relaxation of vigilance would inevitably mean a disastrous spread of the sickness. Some idea of the trouble the authorities have
    198 words
  • 362 765 A Berlin correspondent states that an unusual scene was witnessed in the Aula of Berlin University on 19th ultimo when, for the first time, tbe degree of Doctor was conferred on a student of Chinese nationality. The ceremony was conducted in the presence
    362 words

  • 1612 766 The statutory meeting of the Pusing Bharu Tin Mines, Limited, was held on the 24th ultimo at the offices of the company, 65, London Wall, E. C. Mr. W.IA. tuning presided. The secretary having read the notice convening the meeting and the auditors’ report,
    1,612 words
  • 445 766 Mr. Hayashi, Japanese Minister to China, Mr. Uyeno, Japanese Consul-General at San Francisco, and Mr. Inouye, a financial official in Korea, were the guests at a dinner given by the Tobo Kyokai (Oriental Society) on the 10th ult. at the Fujimi-ken, at Kudan, Tokyo. There were present
    445 words

  • 159 767 (Supplied by Reuter Police and Militaiy Withdrawn. London, 14th August.—The police and the military withdrewn from the disturbed district of Belfast yesterday evening. The priests and the Orange and Labour leaders have promised to do all they can to restrain the factions. The evening passed quietly. The
    (Supplied by Reuter )  -  159 words
  • 78 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rosebery’s Condemnation. London, 15th August. —Lord Rosebery’s speech has produced a marked effect in the House and the country. He protested against introducing into Scotland the poisonous Irish system of dual ownership and denied any demand from Scotland for such a Bill. London,
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  78 words
  • 38 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) Government and Opposition London, 15th August.—lt is rumoured in the Lobby that an arrangement has been effected between the Government and the Opposition so as to facilitate closing the session on August 24th.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  38 words
  • 22 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) South Africans Beaten by Notts London, 15th August.—Notts has beaten the South Africans by five wickets.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  22 words
  • 20 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Dreadnoughts.’’ London, 15th August.—The Telegraph unthat three improved Dreadnoughts Will be commenced shortly.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  20 words
  • 39 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) Proposed National Bank. London, 15th August.—Reuter’s Teheran rrespvudeut states that the Persian overnment have agreed to the immediate B a gement of a foreign expert to advise the overnment concerning the organisation of WUivual bank.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  39 words
  • 88 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) Better Feeling between the Nations. London, 15fh August.—King Edward has arrived at Wilhelmshohe. Th Raise! and mice von Luelow received him at the stations Ihe two Monarchs cordially embraced and drove to the castle amidst cheers. crnnn )U |i On —’The German press geneially
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  88 words
  • 26 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Situation at Casa Blanca. London, 15th August.—Skirmishing continues at Casa Blanca where the lack of cavalry and artillery is hampering operations.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  26 words
  • 41 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Unprecedented Rainfall London, 15th August.—There has been an unprecedented rainfall at Bombay. So far 92.67 inches of rain have fallen. The monsoon has another six weeks to run. The floods are damaging crops and property.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  41 words
  • 29 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Steamer Launched. London, 14th August.— Ellerman’s new steamer City of Paris was launched on Saturday and sails on her maiden voyage on October 10th.
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  29 words
  • 131 767 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Root and the Bankers Confer. London, 14fh August.—At New York yesterday Mr. Root, Secretary of State for the United States, conferred with the leading bankers regarding the disorganised condition of the money market. At the Thandaung Methodist School, Burma, the building of
    (Supplied by Reuter.)  -  131 words
  • 119 767 Penang, 15th August (By courtesy o] the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 A r s 3 Credit ...2/4J 3 Documentary ...2/4j| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174 J 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 17H Mouhnein, Demand Bank 171| 3 days’ sight Private
    119 words
  • 179 767 Gold leaf $65.10 B. Pepper( W.Coaut 31b5.5 oz.) 16’.— no •lock While Pepper 21 j.— Trang Pepper 17|.— sales Cloves (picked) 51.— n0 sellers Mace 81.50 sale» Mace Pickings 69.— -sales Nutmegs 11 Oh 24.50 sales C No. 1 5.40 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3 20
    179 words
  • Page 767 Advertisements
    • 69 767 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has been in use, people have learned that it is one remedy that
      69 words
    • 13 767 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES, Sanditands, Buttery <S Co.
      13 words

  • Page 768 Advertisements
    • 777 768 Hear to Dealli. KTi.,± 6 Kim Kc Co., HuNG Btt 61 bo., Mr Kok Teck Chuan, Manager of Chop (JeHCral Store Bfld Conilllission LVLRY DESCRIPTION Wah Heng, 86 Cecil Street, Singapore, is fifty years of age. Now, as will be seen from his portrait, he is a healthy, strong man,
      777 words

  • 883 769 1111 •g. 2 Number of p g Capital. Shares Last Dividend. Name *3 S issued. iNaine> i j I ra g a! as is si ~~J7 liK !l LnoT 00 G SOOO Wjo 20pctor?earendi g3O/4 07 BrusellH '< l uli cTi O Mi U iu C Co.,LU 15— »1/®
    883 words

  • Page 770 Advertisements
    • 259 770 n> <>■ K&aar! Sts >?2®/ $«5/9!>3 p K w The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. I iH Il K ESTABLISHED 1883. 8 I t PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. B Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,’’ “SIN POE,” A “CHAYA PULAU PINANG.” M R .awk The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and B lithographers in the
      259 words