The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 13 September 1907
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Title Section22 1907-09-13 1 THE STRAITS ECHO. MAIL EDITION. >l5 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 5. Penang, Friday, 13th September, 1907. No. 37. I22 words
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Advertisement174 1907-09-13 2 III I*i’iim*fi b*******"*fcSW ftiifigJMW ftiBTu>fl i fl THE I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. j B i —4MMlua*w Mr g Published the day prior to the departure of each mail H 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I 9 news originally published in the daily issues,174 words
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Article913 1907-09-13 849 It is related of a very amiable and well-intentioned man that he was never tired of proclaiming, in season and out of season, that the ***** was his brother and his equal. Which considerably bored his brethren,” one of whom told him that the true test of Christianity913 words
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Article587 1907-09-13 849 (Before Messrs. Wolferstan and Codrington.} Yesterday afternoon the Bench Court disposed of the case in which a Siamese woman, named Ling, was charged with dishonestly removing a pair of gold bangles, worth about $6O, from the corpse of the nonia, Chong Kim Moy, who was murdered in587 words
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Advertisement103 1907-09-13 849 OTlie Straiiß Ecto, \<®' PtK-C Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.—£/«erjow. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TH I CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOG AL 821 per annum. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 815 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343. N,R.103 words
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Article447 1907-09-13 850 Penang Butterflies VB. Government Clerical Association. The Butterflies, who only played ten men, established a record yes'erday by defeating the Government Clerical Association by no less than nine goals to one. Balavendrum did not shine as a goal-keeper and with a better man at the post the Clerks447 words
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Article32 1907-09-13 850 The Tronoli Mines, Lid. Output for the month of Au'iist, 1907- Tin ore p'odneed 2 824 pikuls Sere ml all Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ltd. Output for August 701 pikuls.32 words
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Article930 1907-09-13 850 From Our Own Cor responded.) Tuesday, 3 d September. Tennis in Singapore. Toe principal topic m Singapore just now is th» proi>re>s of the S. C. C. law t tennis tournament. Nearly eveiyone, including numerous ladies, hive been down to tie Esplanade to watch the play. As usual930 words
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Article286 1907-09-13 850 Thk Opium Commission which is now sit. ting at Singapore, having expressed a desire that, the Chinese community should give its views on the use of opium in the Straits Settlements, a public meeting was called at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on Thursday last, and was286 words
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Advertisement66 1907-09-13 850 Rheumatic Pains Relieved. No one need now suffer the agonizing pains of scatic and acute r heumatism, as quick relief may be hid I• y apply ng Chamberlain’s Pam Balm. This fact has been clearly demonstrated in many thousands of cases. This liniment relieves the pain and makes sleep and66 words
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Advertisement53 1907-09-13 850 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. This is a medicine of gnat worth and merit. Try it when you have a cough o cold and you are certain to be pleased with the quick relief which it affords. It IJ pleas iirt to take and can always be upon. 'l’be George Town Dispensary»53 words
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Article971 1907-09-13 851 The Future of Pulo Way. (From Oar Special Correspondent Colombo, 26:h August. Twenty-four hours after the Zietens departure from Penang, the high peak of golden mountain (not celebrated for its gold), in Sumatra, is astern. We are passing gerpent-shaped Sabang Bay, in Pulo Way. J It has been971 words
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Article369 1907-09-13 851 (Governor’s Brother Arrested at Batavia. The special correspondent of the Straits runes, writing on August 27tb, has this about the big robbery at Achin It will be remembered that a sensational theft of Government money took place at Kota Radja, in Achin, on July 15369 words
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Article666 1907-09-13 851 As Seen by an Australian. Under the heading, “ATiip to Singapore,” «S.ins S )uci contributes a full page article, “fresh” but interesting, to the I Pester# Mail (Perth, W. A.) He has something to say, quaint and otherwise, about sights, scenes and social matters, and deals with everything he666 words
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Article169 1907-09-13 852 (From Our (Jivn Correspondent.) Ku ila Kangsar, 4 li fe'epl. Offices for Educated .Malays. Raja Joboie, toe Settlement Officer, has been transferred Io Kampar as Penghulu with a second class Magistrate’s powers. The appointment of English educated men, as in this instance, shews that Government has already169 words
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Article438 1907-09-13 852 Thb Malay Mail has the following comments on the Selangor Planters’ Meeting held on Monday:—At the public meeting of Selangor planters held yesterday an amendment to the Tamil Immigration Fund Bill on the lines which we briefly forecasted in this column on Saturday was carried, and438 words
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Article78 1907-09-13 852 (Sup] lied by Reuter) A Lengthy Interview. London, s:b Sept. —The, Russian minister, M. Jsvolsky, visited Ihe Kiny at Manenbad. who conferred the G. C. V. O on him. The King ami M. Isvolsky were afterwards closeted together for thirty-five minutes. A Few More Details(Sup] lied by Reuter) - 78 words
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Article43 1907-09-13 852 (Supplied by Heater.) Troops Foodless and Shelterless. London, sth September.—A breakdown of the civilian transport is hampering the manoeuvres of the third ami fourth divisions in Wiltshire. The bulk of the troops have been foodless and shelterless for two nights(Supplied by Heater.) - 43 words
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Article74 1907-09-13 852 (Supplied by Reuter.) Redmond Agitating Again. London, sth September.—At a Home Rule demonstration in Dublin Mr. John Redmond said that Ireland would not accept reforms till she made and administered the laws herself. The majority of the people would presently be thoroughly disaffected and disloyal to British rule and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article179 1907-09-13 852 (Supplied by Reuter.) Desperate Fighting outside fasa Blanca. London, Gt h September.—Tim Arab attack outside Casa Blam*a on 'Tuesday was veiy unexpected and one of the boldest. Ti.e enemy seemed to spring from the earth and they attempted to suirouml the French, whose incessant fire <,nlv kept the Arabs(Supplied by Reuter.) - 179 words
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Article19 1907-09-13 852 (Supplied by Reuter.) Her Delegates Recalled. London, 6th September.—Venezuela has rec died her delegates from <tLe Hague Conference.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article101 1907-09-13 852 (Supp’ied by Reuter.) The Timber Docks in Flames. London, sth September.—At Am. huge fires, caused by the strikers, have fee! raging at, the timber docks. F Odr J n timberslups aud 25,000 cubic lnet timber have already been destroyed. The Town on Fire. London, 6th September.—The Aotwern(Supp’ied by Reuter.) - 101 words
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Article33 1907-09-13 852 (Supplied by Reuter.) Along the Volga’s Banks. London, sth Sept.—Cholera is increasing along the Volga, It is reported from St. Petersburg that precautions are being taken to stamp it out.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article40 1907-09-13 852 (Supplied by Reuter.) Enforcement of the Asiatic Ordinance. London, sth September.—At Pretoria Legislator Roots, addressing a meeting of the Hetvolk, said that Government intends to enforce the Asiatic Ordinance by not renewing the trade licences of unregistered Asiatics,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article25 1907-09-13 852 (Supplied by Reuter) A Visit Io Austria. London, 5' h Sent. —The Japanese ciuisers Tsukuba and Chi lose have arrived at Trieste.(Supplied by Reuter) - 25 words
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Article47 1907-09-13 852 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Anglo-American Expedition. London, sth September. I’he ship <’f the Anglo-American Arctic Expedifi"ii lias been lost off Fort Anxious. It > 8 fea ed that Captain Mikkelsen and the American scientist Liffingwell, who have been absent from the ship seventy days, have perished.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Advertisement88 1907-09-13 852 A Shilling Saved Represents Ten Earned. The average man does not save to exceed ten per cent, of his earnings. He mu» spend nine shillings in living expenses or every one saved. Sometimes a tew pence properly invested, like buying seeds for garden, will save several times theanioun later on.88 words
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Article662 1907-09-13 853 q n Tuesday Reuter wired out that tbs'outlook in China is so serious that the arrival at Peking of Viceroy Yuan Shi K’ai the Empress-Dowager assembled the most influential of her advisers to discuss the condition of the Empire as it was feared the Chinese would662 words
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Article352 1907-09-13 853 Prize Distribution. Ibe distribution of the prizes won at the recent tennis and bowls tournaments of the Penang Cricket Club took place at the pavilion yesterday evening, Mrs. F. 0. Hallifax, the wife of the popular President of the Club, graciously giving away the trophies. The prize-winners352 words
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Article208 1907-09-13 853 CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton) Chop “SweeTeik” vs. khoo Soo Wan and Khoo Thean Seen. Ihe trial of the above action, which was for the recovery of $2OO, the price of 10,000 rubber-plants sold and delivered to the defendants, was concluded yesterday afternoon. The second defendant208 words
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Article493 1907-09-13 853 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) The case against Vio Guan Keng, charged with voluntarily causing hurt to hie sou. who this morning gave evidence as to the ill-treatment Le received at his father’s hands, was postponed to the 10th inst. It will be remembered that on the 6th August493 words
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181 1907-09-13 854 The following telegrams appeared in the China Mail on the 28th ultimo (Chinese Mail's Service.) Peking, August 28. On the 23rd instant, when the Imperial party who were staying in the I Ho park were about to return to the Palace, the Emperor suddenly refused(Chinese Mail's Service.) - 181 words
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Article206 1907-09-13 854 •I I > A Sad Affair. Thursday's Pree Press has the following dotnils of the death of Mr. T. S. Serd, brief particulars of which the Echo has bid over the, wires 11 appears that on Whilst the s.s. Pocahoidts was on her way hero206 words
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Article1962 1907-09-13 854 OTJRL SHORT STORY Brave Deed that was Never Told. By Southern Cross. Ng Ah Yek was only a humble Hokieu coolie, but a hero for all that. When quite a young man he left his village in the Fukien Province and came to the Straits with nearly1,962 words
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Article767 1907-09-13 855 —ln Tin’a nd. It is to the initiative of Air. E. W. Birch the British Resident of Perak, that the idea of holding a Aiming Exhibition has taken practical snape. As already announced.be brought up the subject at the last meeting ot the State Council and it—ln Tin’a nd. - 767 words
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Article178 1907-09-13 855 (Echo Special.) The Tamil Labour Bill. Singapore, 7th September.—ln the Legislative Council yesterday the Tamil Labour Bill was read a third time. Regarding taxation H. E. the Governor said it was desirable the Bill should go through on the distinct understanding that it was not regarded as final178 words
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Article60 1907-09-13 855 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Diplomatic Document. London, 7th Sept.—Reuter’s Marienbad correspondent says tbit it is state 1 that the Anglo-Russian Agieement contains nothing of a nature likely to arouse the susceptibilities of any Power, whilst it eliminates every ground for future misunderstanding between the two countries and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article18 1907-09-13 855 (Supplied by Reuter.) En route for Home. London, 7th September.—King Edward has left Marienbad homeward bound.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 18 words
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Article38 1907-09-13 855 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Win for South Africa. London, 7th September.—The North has beaten the South by seven wickets at Scarborough. The Sruth Africans beat Bamford’s eleven by an innings and fourteen runs at Uttvxeter.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Advertisement89 1907-09-13 855 A Shilling Saved Represents Ten Earned. Ihe average man does not save to exceed en per cent, of his earnings. He must s pend nine shillings in living expenses for tver v one saved. Sometimes a few pence properly invested, like buying seeds for his will save teveral times the89 words
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Article47 1907-09-13 856 {Sujyplied by Reuter.) Evens on Woolwinder. London, 7th September.—The St. Leger betting is evena on Woolwinder, four to one against Roi Herode, ten to one against Glass Doll, and one hundred to eight against Larig. There ia no betting on the others.{Sujyplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article24 1907-09-13 856 {Supplied by Reuter.) Butcher’s Assistant Arrested. London, 7th Sept.—A Wolverhampton butcher’s assistant named Morgan has been arrested in connection with the cattlemaiming.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article64 1907-09-13 856 {Supplied by Reuter.) Wild Scenes in Roscommon. London, 7th September.—Four women and a man were sentenced to a month’s hard labour at Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon, for attacking the occupiers of some grazing land. Wild scenes followed the passing of the sentence and there was a furious attempt to rescue{Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article93 1907-09-13 856 {Supplied by Reuter.) French Occupy Magazan Unresisted. 1 London, 6th September.—lt is stated from Casa Blanca that the French have occupied Mazagan unresisted. Their object is to prevent large stores of arms and ammunition which are there from falling into Mulai Hafid’s hands. Saltan Prepares to take the Field.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article35 1907-09-13 856 {Supplied by Reuter.) More Protection for the Strike-Breakers. London, 7th Sept.—Owing to increased protection all the foreign strike-breakers at Antwerp have resumed work which has been suspended as a result of terrorism.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article55 1907-09-13 856 {Supplied by Reuter.) Acting Governor Appointed. London, 6th September.—General Manning, on vacating the Inspectorship of the African Rifles, is appointed Governor of Nyasaland during the absence of Major Wilfred Stanley Sharpe. [Brigadier-General Sir William Manning, K.c.M.G., lias been Inspector-General of the King's African Rifies since 1901. He has a{Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article177 1907-09-13 856 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Unwanted Asiatic Loudon, 6th September.—At Bellingham, in the State of Washington, a mob of five hundred last night raided the mills where a number of foreigners are working. They battered down the doors of lodgings and badly beat a number of Hindus whom they afterwards{Supplied by Reuter.) - 177 words
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Article32 1907-09-13 856 {Supplied by Reuter.) Xew Appointments for Yuan Shi K’ai. London, 6th«Beptember.—Reuter’s Peking correspondent states that an Imperial Edict appoints Viceroy Yuan Shi K’ai Grand Councillor and President of the Foreign Office.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article808 1907-09-13 856 A vast congress of “Esperantists” met at Cambridge recently and the Home papers devote a large portion of their space to chronicling the doings of those who are endeavouring to introduce yet another language by way of getting over the difficulties that come from too many808 words
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Article479 1907-09-13 857 Tbe Government Gaidte of September 6 contains the following items of information His Excellency the Governor has bteu pleased to appoint Dr. C. F. Nicholas, Supernumerary Colonial Surgeon, to act as Colonial Surgeon, Province Wellesley, with effect from the 14th June, 1907. His Excellency the Governor has been479 words
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Article318 1907-09-13 857 (Before Mr. Wuferstaii.) Lim Pong Li, a Chinese boy, was this morning placed in the dock charged withdoau s <’ rash as to endanger human hfe. Rahman, Chief Inspector, Tramways Department, deposed that, at about 9 45 p.m. on the 7th inst. while a tram car was318 words
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Article211 1907-09-13 857 Billiard Tournament The final tie in tbe above tournament, Kboo Chin 800 vs. Yeoli Seng Chong, which was played off ou Saturday evening, resulted in a win for Kboo Chin 800 by 250 to 230 points. Tbe following, therefore, are tbe prizewinners Ist Prize: Silver-plated 5 Tea211 words
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Article215 1907-09-13 857 The Royal Cinematograph has made its name in Penang and nightly the King Street Theatre is crowded. On Saturday night, the occasion of the grand change of programme, the hall was filled to overflowing and the excellent pictures projected on the screen drew much applause. For those215 words
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Article387 1907-09-13 857 A Private View. A representative of the Straits Echo has had the pleasure of a private view of three excellent portraits painted by Mr. Max Wendrich of the Royal Munich Academy who is making a short stay in Penang prior to proceeding to Europe to work up387 words
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Article2079 1907-09-13 858 —Free Press. Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Sept. 6 Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, c.BHon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hon, A. T. Bryant (Act. Col. Treasurer). Hon. G. A. Hall (Act. Auditor-General). Hon. F.—Free Press. - 2,079 words
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Article421 1907-09-13 859 Special Meeting, A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices at 3 p.m. to-day, when the following gentlemen were present: —Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. J. W. Hallifax, and Mr. Lim Eu Tob, with Mr. L. A. C. Biggs (Secretary) in attendance.421 words
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Article320 1907-09-13 859 {Echo Specials.) I’ai't of the Town Hall Collapses. Singapore, 9th September.-T wo tons T comprising part of the own all collapsed on Saturday and entombed Mr. Glover of the firm of •wan and Maclaren, the architects in c urge of the building. Operations were at once started to dig*320 words
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Article256 1907-09-13 859 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Ruse to Gain Time. London, Bth September.—Reuter’s <orrespoudent at Casa Blanca states that c« rtain tribes have asked for the suspension of hostilities with a view to negociating peace and General Drudc has given them until the Hth instant to surrender. It is believed the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 256 words
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Article39 1907-09-13 859 (Supplied by Reuter.) Large Increases in August. London, Bth September.—The Exports for August are <£37,355,044. Imports These are increases of «£3,862,430 and <£4o7/148 respectively. The principal increases include cotton, which shows an increase of half a million.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article45 1907-09-13 859 (Supplied by Reuter.) America Wins with 1,712. London, 9th Sept.—America has won the Palma Rifle Trophy with a score of 1,712. Canada was second with 1,671, Australia third with 1,653. Britain was fourth with 1,584. The previous best record was 1,570.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article65 1907-09-13 859 (Supplied by Reuter.) Closer Formation Adopted. Loudon, 9th September.—The mameuvrhs in Wiltshire have been concluded. The extensions of the fighting line which was so exaggerated in the South African War were abandoned for formations generally closer than those practised in Britain for the past fourteen years. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article111 1907-09-13 859 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Win Back the Speed Supremacy. London, 9th Sept.—The departure of the new turbine Cunarder Lusitania developed into a patriotic demonstration. A crowd of one hundred thousand persons fined the banks of the Mersey. The Lutitania is the largest ship in the world.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 111 words
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Article46 1907-09-13 859 (Supplied by Reuter.) Re-organising Industry on a Co-operative Bash. London, 9th Sept.—The Trades Union Congress has closed. The Congress has resolved upon calling on Government to settle the unemployed question by absorbing unemployed labour permanently and reorganising industry on a co-operative basis.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article148 1907-09-13 860 (Supplied by Reuter Captain Mikkelsen Safe London, Bth Sept. —The Evening News has received a cablegram from Alaska announcing that Captain Mikkelsen of the exploration ship Duchess of Bedford has returned safely. [The expedition, under the command of Captain Mikkelsen, was under the auspices of the Royal Geographical(Supplied by Reuter ) - 148 words
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Article44 1907-09-13 860 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rising in the Yuenchow Prefecture. London, 9th September. —Reuter’s Canton correspondent reports a rising in the Fingeshing District of the Yuenchow Prefecture. A magistrate and his family were killed and the magistracy destroyed. Troops have been despatched to the spot.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article43 1907-09-13 860 (Supplied by Renter.) Exchange of Courtesies at Trieste London, 7th September. —Admiral Mentecuccoli has banqueted Admiral Ijuin and his officers on board the warship Lacroma at Trieste. The Archduke Karl Stephan visited the Tsukuba and was entertained by Admiral Ijuin.(Supplied by Renter.) - 43 words
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Article74 1907-09-13 860 Peking, August 22. The conference in the Grand Secretayat has decided about the monetary system of China that (1) Gold will be the standard of Coinage (2) The standard will be fixed and (3) There shall be unification of the monetary systems throughout the Empire It is74 words
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Article151 1907-09-13 860 Believed to be the Work of Johore Malays. According to the Free Press Detective Sergeant Frayne and Macnamara proceeded to Pulau Damar in a steam launch on Tuesday last with a body of armed constables to enquire into the reported piracy. The crime, it appears, was151 words
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Article834 1907-09-13 860 Not a day passes but we hear something about Morocco and the gravity of the situation there. And from day to day things appear to have gone from bad to worse and the circle of fanaticism and outrage is rapidly enlarging. The trouble in Morocco had834 words
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Article320 1907-09-13 860 As will be seen from a telegram which appears in another column, the Japanese in Vancouver are being subjected to mob law, owing to the refusal of the Lieutenant Governor, the Hon. James Dunsmuir, to sign the Oriental Exclusion Measure. It is much to be regretted320 words
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Article502 1907-09-13 861 Whilst one need not necessarily endorse all the severe language that has been used to stir up opinion on the question of the Leopoldian regime, it is accepted by everyone that the administration of the Congo Free State is a disgrace to civilization and a menace to other502 words
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Article188 1907-09-13 861 < KIMIN.U AI’PEAES. (Before Mr. Justice Briddell) The Jubilee Club. V l mV tlie lB A ul,imo we reported that the >our of Appeal ordered the admission ot the appeal preferred by those convicted of gambling in the above Club Yesterday afternoon Mr. Adamsarguedon behalf of theappelalias YioTian188 words
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Article399 1907-09-13 861 (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Returning from Banishment. The September Assizes opened this forenoon, when a Chinaman, named Chan 'Leng Tua alias Chan VVah, was placed in the dock charged with the above offence. The prisoner pleaded guilty.” It was explained that the man was banished in February, 1905.399 words
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Article413 1907-09-13 861 (Before Mr. Wofersfan) Yesterday afternoon Yahya and Zik.iria, two Malay youths, were placed in the dock charged with trespass into the premises of another Malay man named Mahomed Tahar, who lives at No. 73, Armenian Stieet. Mr. Armstrong appeared for (he prosecution and Mr. Thornion represented the413 words
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Article217 1907-09-13 861 R. G. A. Win After Four Draws. At last the semi final round in tbe Warren Shield Competition at Singapore has l>oon decided. After four attempts, the Company of the Royal Garrison Artillery have defeated H. Company of tbe Royal West Kent Regiment, and this they217 words
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Article465 1907-09-13 862 Penang Butterflies Government Service. The friendly match between the above teams, which was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon, degenerated into a very unfriendly exhibition of football. It is much to be regietted that rough play should be so much in evidence, especially with two such teams on the465 words
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Article57 1907-09-13 862 The output from the Fusing Lama Tin Mines for the month of August last was 926 piculs of tin ore, of an approximate value of 147,000. ■lll II 111 Mr. R. G. Evans, the Inspector of Mineral Ores for the Federated Malay States, goes on57 words
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Article75 1907-09-13 862 (Supplied by Reuter.} Raisuli Doesn't Want Much. London, 10th September. I’ is lepoited from Casa Blanca that the tribes failed to send envoys to negociate as was arranged. The Armistice thus ended yesterday evening. Raisuli has sent to the British Legation the ultimate terms on which he will release(Supplied by Reuter.} - 75 words
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Article87 1907-09-13 862 (Supplied by Reuter.) Trouble at Vancouver. London, 9th September —The Tribune reports that, following on the refusal of the Lieutenant Governor to sign the Oriental Exclusion Measure, a mob wrecked the Japanese and Chinese quarters of Vancouver. In oue district, however, the Japanese, armed with knives and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article64 1907-09-13 862 (Supplied by Reuter.) Annexation Most Difficult. London, 10th September.—An official announcement at Brussels says that the Congo State ha» handed over the entire domain, an area of 289,375 kilometres, to a limited Company wherein it is believed King Leopold holds nearly all the shares. J his has caused(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article26 1907-09-13 862 (Supplied by Reul er.) His Return from Marienbad. London, 9th September.— H's Majesty King Edward has returned to Lend m from Marienbad.(Supplied by Reul er.) - 26 words
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49 1907-09-13 862 (Supplied by Reuter.) Statement by Mr. Haldane. London, 9th Septi mber.—Mr. Htldinp, speaking it Abernethy, said tint bef >re ap pealing to tbe country Government wanted to make another try at social reform. ’They would tackle the liquor and age pension bills next session.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article39 1907-09-13 862 (Supplied by Reuter.) List of Probable StartersLondon, 10th September.—The probable starters for the St. Leger are AU Black, Woolwinder, R<a Herode, Altitude, Acc'aim, Hymettus, Glass Doll, Bnltinylass, Bezonian, Sequin, Loomedia, Dusty Miller, Lariy, Weathercock aud Stickup.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article31 1907-09-13 862 (Supplied by Reuter.) Launch of a 17,600-ton Battleship. London, 9th September.—The new Russian battleship Emperor Paul, a veBBe of 17,600 tons displacement, was launched at St. Petersburg on Saturday.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article22 1907-09-13 862 (Supplied by Reuter.) Festivities at Trieste. London, 9th Septemlier.—The festivities in honour of Admiral ljuin’s visit to Trieste continue.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article82 1907-09-13 862 (Supplied by Reuter.) The u Modus Vivendi” Agreed Upon. London, 9th September. —The modus vivendi for the Newfoundland Fisheries has been signed. It practically prolongs the modus vivendi of the year 19L‘6, but io consideration of the non-interference with regard to taking Newfoundlanders on board American vessels(Supplied by Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article469 1907-09-13 862 We have more than once advocated in these columns that when our harbour improvements are taken in hand Prye should not be left out of the scheme. As i veryone knows, Prye is the terminus of the railways which feed and drain the Federated Malay Slates with regarito469 words
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Obituary294 1907-09-13 862 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) A Well-known French Poet. London, Dili September —The death o f M. Rene Sully-Prudhomme, the French poet, is announced. The Bishop of Chichester. London, 10th September.—The Bishon of Chichester is dead. Obituary. Mrs, l ug Thean Chong. We deeply regret to have to record the deith294 words
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Article369 1907-09-13 863 A striking object lesson on the influence which environment exerts upon the physical condition of children is supplied by a recently-published Bluebook which contains a report upon the physique of the school children of Glasgow. The Glasgow School Board decided in 1905 to compile records of369 words
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Article68 1907-09-13 863 We are glad to learn that Mr. Lim Cheng Teik, of Messrs Khye Heng Bee, has been unanimously appointed Honorary Secretary of the above club in succession to Mr. Koe 1 iang Hock, resigned. The members of the Chinese Cycling Club could not have chosen a better68 words
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Article426 1907-09-13 863 Presentation of an Address. Practically the entire European police force, says the Singapore Fiee Press, assembled at the Masonic Club in Col* man Street on Saturday night to bid farewell to Mr. Grove, Chief Police Officer. A most enjoyable smoking concert was held. Amongst those present426 words
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Article536 1907-09-13 863 Young Men's Christum Association V 3. Mahoniedan Football Team. The League match between the above teams, which was played off before a fairly Urge crowd on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon, ended in a draw of one goal each. The ground, owing to the heavy downpour in the morning,536 words
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Advertisement64 1907-09-13 863 Take the Postmaster’s Word for It. Mr. F. M. Ham ilton, postmaster at Cherryvale. Indiana, U. S. A keeps also a stock of general merchandise and patent medicines. He says Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is standard heie iq its line. It never fails to give satisfaction and we64 words
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Article626 1907-09-13 864 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Arson. The trial of Mat Hussain for Arson was resumed yesterday afternoon. After the Police evidence had been recorded, the prisoner made a statement from the dock denying the charge. He further said that on the night in question his mother was626 words
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Article134 1907-09-13 864 (Before Mr. Woferstan The pai i.ly-heard case against Yio Guan Keng, who was charged with voluntarily causing hurt to his sou, was resumed yesterday afternoon before Mr. Wolferstan. The Magistrate impose 1 a fine of $lOO on the accused. Two Kling bullock-cart drivers were this morning fined134 words
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Article70 1907-09-13 864 Van Daalen, who was arrested at Batavia in connection with the Treasury burglary case, was despatched to Padang, on the West Coast of Sumatra, on August 27. The Supreme Court at Padang has jurisdiction over Acheen, and will try the case. Before Van Daalen’s departure, bis70 words
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Article241 1907-09-13 864 Charged with Carrying Passengers without a Licence. One of the Singapore papers has this regarding the big tine imposed on the Captain of the Van der Lijn for carrying passengers without a licence. Captain H. de Vries, of the Dutch steamer Van d*r L'jn, was fined $l,OOO241 words
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Article525 1907-09-13 864 (From an (J tea ionol Cor re nondent 10tb Sept The Birch Club. 'The formal opening of tins Club took place at five o’clock yesterday eveninn Among those present were Mr. and Mrs Birch, the Dato Stia, representing H H the Sultan, Mr., Mis. and Miss525 words
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Advertisement88 1907-09-13 864 A Shilling Saved Represents Ten Earned. The average man does not save to exceed ten per cent, of his earnings. He must spend nine shillings in living expenses for every oue saved. Sometimes a few pence properly invested, like buying seeds for bis garden, will save several times the amount88 words
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Advertisement66 1907-09-13 864 Rheumatic Pains Relieved. No one need now suffer the agonizing pains of sciatic and acute rheumatism» as quick relief may be had by applying C am berlain’s Pain Balm. This fact has clearly demonstrated in many thousan s o cases. This liniment relieves the pain an makes sleep and rest66 words
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349 1907-09-13 865 European Killed by Fallins; Masonry. &Writing of the tatal accident to Air. Glover, which we had over the wires, lie Free Press of Monday’s da'esays:—A sal ccident occurred on Saturday which resulted to the death of a European resident. Air. Glover of Messrs.349 words
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Article97 1907-09-13 865 Writing on August 19, the Fienan'le correspondent of the Time* of Ceylon says: Commander I ewers, of the G. Al. S. Neydlitz, spoke very forcibly to-day of the necessity of the Governments of Australia, (’ey lon, and the Dutch East Indies establishing wireless telegraphic stations in vhw97 words
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Article157 1907-09-13 865 Another of the veteran residents of Singapore of former days has disappeared through the death of Air. Otto Puttfarcken, who is reported by telegram to have died at Hamburg on Friday, the 6th inst. To the German community’ out here Mr. Otto Puttfarcken stood in157 words
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Article119 1907-09-13 865 (Supplied by Reuter) New Secoii<|.ii|.( n niiaiid. London loth Sept—lt is officially anFoievlis 1 1'' 1 Kear A dmiral Francis John <v lias been appointed second m command of the Channel Fleet. lA '“i ral Fole y. en t<>i-ed the Royal Navy in In7s"o d l"“r? PP:(Supplied by Reuter) - 119 words
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Article171 1907-09-13 865 (Supplied by Reuter.) Paying for the Damage at Casa Blanca. London, 10th Sept.—The French Government have decided to hold Alorocco responsible for the damage caused by the bombardment at Casa the indemnities to be fixed by an international commission as at Alexandria. Germany Declares Her Policy. London, 10lh Sept.—Replying(Supplied by Reuter.) - 171 words
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Article58 1907-09-13 865 (Supplied by Reuter.) Trouble with the Tribes. London, 11th Sept.— A telegram from St. Paul de Luanda, Portuguese West Africa, says that during the last few days several engagements have taken place with the Cuamanbas. Nineteen white and four native soldiers were killed and five officers and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article65 1907-09-13 865 (Supplied by Reuter.) Experiments at Aidershot. London, 11th Sept—The British steerable military balloon made ds first ascent from Aidershot yesterday. The balloon turned repeatedly in its own length and did a fiveinile semicircle in half-an-hour against a steady breeze. The driving-belt then snapped and the balloon descended,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article373 1907-09-13 865 (Supplie I by Reuhr.) Serious Situation al Vancoiner. London, 10th September.— Ihe seioiis Auti-Japanese and Chinese rioting al Vancouver on Saturday was renewe 1 on Sunday evening but the resolute attitu le of the Japanese, who were armed with Clubs, revolvers and knives and who threatened to(Supplie I by Reuhr.) - 373 words
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Article41 1907-09-13 865 (Supplied by Reuter.) rhe Colony Again Sacrificed. London, 11th Sept,—The Newfoundland Government’s principal organ says that, the Colony has again been sacrificed ami that every constitutional weapon must be used to resist the enforcement of the modus vivendi(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article98 1907-09-13 865 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Betting on the Race. London, 11th Septemter.—The betting on the St. Leger is 0 to 5 against Wool winder 9 to 2 against Roi IL-rode, 100 to 12 against Glues Doll, 100 to 8 against Larig amf I/O'. L/dr ami 100 to 7(Supplied by Reuter.) - 98 words
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Article696 1907-09-13 866 As reported in our yesterday’s issue the contest between Mr. A. R. Adams and Mr. August Huttenbach for the vacant seat in the Legislative Council is over and the former gentleman has secured the seat by the majority of 7 votes. This is closely contested enough,696 words
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435 1907-09-13 866 Wanted, 2S More Recruits Since our last issue we have received one more name for the proposed Penangborn Chinese Vdunteer Corps, and the total now stands at 72 1. Lim Chee Saing 37.0 h Eng Hong 2. Tan Choo Soay 38. Hoe Yit Kion 3.435 words
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Article870 1907-09-13 866 THE ASSIZES. Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt Yesterday afternoon, a Kling Vout L named Mutayah was placed in the‘dock charged with the above offence. The prisoner, who was defended bv Mr Wright-Motion, claimed to be tried, and a common jury was empanelled. The Solicitor-General said870 words
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Article84 1907-09-13 867 (Before Mr. Lornie.) For trespassing into the eating shop of Bhagat Singh in King Street a Punjabi named Kesar Singh was mulcted in the sum of three dollars. (Before Mr. IF oferslau.') Seven Chinamen were yesterday afternoon hued s2seach for gambling in house No. 51 1, Penang84 words
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Article3805 1907-09-13 867 The New Member of Council. Mr A. R. Adams Elected. A special meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce was held at three o’clock yesterday afternoon to elect one of the two candidates nominated to represent the Chamber in the Legislative Council. The gentlemen nominated, it3,805 words
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Article180 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) Aii Easy Win for Wool winder. London, 12th September.—'The St. Leger has been won by IKoo/icinJer, with Ralliny/flu» second and Acclaim third. The betting was 11 to 10 against Woolwinde>', 100 to 8 against Baltinglass, and 8 to one against Acclaim London, 12ib September.—(Supplied by Reuter.) - 180 words
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Article24 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) King Alfonso's Complaint. j ondon, 12th September.—King Alfonso W B operated on for adenoids. Adenoid is a non-milignant growth in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article161 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) Stock of Arms Seized. London, 11th September.-Vancouver was quiet yesterday evening. The militia were held in readiness for any trouble that might arise. The Police arrested a score of Orientals, mostly Chinese. A large box seized at the Docks, which was addressed to a(Supplied by Reuter.) - 161 words
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Article58 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) On the Rocks in the Bay of Finland. London, Septr. 12th. —The Tsar’s yacht Standard grounded on some submerged rocks to the westward of Hangoe in the Finnish Archipelago yesterday. The yacht remains fast aground. Lifer boats and seven destroyers are standing by.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article70 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Premier’s Denunciation. Lmdon, 12th Sept.—lt is reported at St. John’s that Sir Robert Bond, Premier of Newfoundland, stated in an interview that the modus vivendi between Great Biitaiu and the United States was a disgrace to British diplomacy and a shameful sacrifice of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article108 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) Permanent Prize Court Established. Loudon, 11th September.—The Sub-Com-mittee at the Hague Conference has adopted the proposal to establish a permanent Prize Court having fifteen judges, each great Power appointing one. The belligerent concerned and the appellant state will each appoint assessors when the cases(Supplied by Reuter.) - 108 words
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Article54 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied bn Reuter.) A Novel Departure. London, 11th September.—The Government yesterday made a novel departure bv issuing a record of legislation and the administration of the various departments. Ihe iecord shows that. acts have been passed during the two sessions. I he National Debt during 1900 7 has been(Supplied bn Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article57 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) British Committee of Enquiry Made Welcome. London, 12th Sept.—The British Coinmittee of enquiry into the Swiss Military system attended the manomvres of 14,000 militia near Fribourg. They received great hospitality from the Swiss Government. '1 he Labourites are greatly interested in the popularity(Supplied by Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article27 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) Admiral Received by Austria's Emperor, Loudon, 12th Sept.— Ibe Emperor Francis Joseph has received Admiral Jjuiu and his officers in audience.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article46 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied, by Reuter.) Much Divergence of Opinion. London, 12th September—The German mamruvres are concluded. Eighty thousand triops were engaged and there was much divergence of opinion as to the operations, especially with regard to shot t-iange lighting in close formation and cavalry charges.(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article36 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) A War Balloon Employed. London, 12th September. -General Drude is recovering from his attack of fever. A I'reiich war balloon made an uscout from Uasa Blaiua and reconnoitred the Arab posit ion.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article64 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) Turkish Troops Occupy Villages. London, 12th Sept.—According to Router’s correspondent at Teheran an emitted official report states that one hundred Turkish intanlry have occupied Gang.ichiir to the north west of Uiumia. Ihe I inks are now occupying one bundled ami fifty villiges, A deputation(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article38 1907-09-13 869 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince von Buelow's Guest Leases. Eoudou I 111. September. -Th» J„p a „e S 0 Ambassador, Mr. Nouke,yesterday bid farewell to Prince von Buelow at Norderney prior to stalling on bis return to Japan.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article113 1907-09-13 870 (Supplied by Renter.) Published at St. Petersburg, London, 12tb Sept.—The Russo-Japanese Treaties are published at St. Petersburg. Among the prizes offered in a bowling competition at Yarmouth was a five-guinea set of false teeth. As some Chinese soldiers are paying no attention to the regulation that they(Supplied by Renter.) - 113 words
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Article120 1907-09-13 870 Penang, 13th September (By courtesy of the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4$ 3 Credit 2/V 0 3 Documentary ...2/4i Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay. Datnand Bank 174| Moul mein, Demand Ba.nl 1711 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Madras,120 words
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Article157 1907-09-13 870 Hohl leaf $65.10 B. Pepper \V.(h»aHi 31b»..5 <i/. il6 no stuck White Pepper 21 J. sales Trang Pepper 17 J. sales Cloves (picked < out of seasjn Mace 76 srl erg Mace Pu s (H.— sellers Nutmegs 110 24.— selleis r No. 1 5.4<) sales Suga* 2 no stock157 words
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Advertisement794 1907-09-13 870 The Sister Superior of Jaffna ci.ni.. They a.« w .„i,i ien()W ie( as Pnnvpnt Revlnn spee.de for the special nilme„ ls which trouble LUllvCill, UCJIUIL women between xouth and middle age d meu broken down by overwork, residence Adds Her Tribute of Prai,e to the in unhealthy climates, or excess794 words
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