The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 15 May 1908
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Title Section21 1908-05-15 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. |IS Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 15th May, 1908. No. 19.21 words
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Advertisement302 1908-05-15 1 v//// /zzz//zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzz/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/ CONTENTS. X X x X 5 Leaders: page. Sport: page. X X X X X X X X i China’s Demand 470 Penang Cricket Club 471 S The Cape to Cairo Railway ...474 The Taiping Mosque Accounts ...488 J Thunder and Tin Gods 474 Singapore Races 480302 words
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Advertisement153 1908-05-15 2 j i r itaifari 0 zs fl THE I STRAITS ECHO 1 MAIL EDITION. fil n Published 'the day prior to the departure of each mail 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States *j news originally published in the daily issues, as well as jfl all important153 words
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Article563 1908-05-15 470 Perhaps the most far-reaching result of the Russo-Japanese war, and one that is likely to play a large part in the politics of the future, is the awakening of the spirit of nationalism among Asiatic races. In India, in Egypt, and in China we see every day evidences563 words
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Article212 1908-05-15 470 A Pub’ic Meeting of the Penang Association will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday next, at 5 p m., for the trarsaction of the following business 1. To receive the Report of the Committee for the past year. 2. To elect the Officers and Committee for212 words
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Article616 1908-05-15 470 Noting Dutchman’s Sad End. It is with much regret that we have to record a sad pvp D t. which (ook p ace ftt Runnymede,” Northam Road, last night, oi i her in the small hours of this morning. I hi< was the suicide of a young616 words
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Advertisement96 1908-05-15 470 Th e strait» Koho. j jMt i« satisflM everybody and justice alene Published dally (extv-pt Sundays.) aT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penarg. PRICE DAIL! LOCAL »24 per annuir. OUTSTATIONB Postage Extra. (AIL BDITION (Post Free) 115 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 jr.e.-AH business communications should96 words
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Article1193 1908-05-15 471 Annual Gymkhana. The Annual Gymkhana in connection with the Penang Cricket Club will be held on Saturday, 16th May, and entries closed on the 6th inst. The following is a list of tbe events together with the entries 1. 20 Yards Handicap. 1 H. A. Neubronner... scr.1,193 words
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Advertisement69 1908-05-15 471 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. You will hunt a good while before you find a liniment that is equal to Chamber* lain’s Pain Balm. In cases of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves tbe intense pain and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the muscles, swellings and lameness are quickly relieved by69 words
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Article2021 1908-05-15 472 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISn DICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) The following criminal appeals were beard ys (he Crown. Mr Scott convicted the appellant of being in possession of more than twelve official zinswof a deleterious drug and imposed a fine of two hundred and fifty dollars, in default2,021 words
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Article575 1908-05-15 473 (Before Mr. Scott.) Amir, a Malay man, was yesterday afternoon charged with (1) forging certain documents, to wit, chits for goods purporting to be signed by Mrs. Brown, wife of Captain Brown, with intent to cause Messrs Goon Yen and Friends to supply him with the goods575 words
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Article300 1908-05-15 473 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kedah, 7th May. It is reported at Kulim that on the arrival of the officials there the Capitan China was nowhere to be found. The officials assured the Government that the situation is in no way alarming and that the trouble is300 words
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Article74 1908-05-15 473 Output for April. o Piculs. berendab Hydraulic Mines, 619. Mendrus Mines 179 North Tronoh Mines 271 45 The value of the output from the Tronoh Mmes-Piculs 2.190 95. a 8 given in vesterday s Echo— is estimated at $90,484.77. The Hon. W. Evans left by the s 874 words
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Article321 1908-05-15 473 (Supplied by Reuter.) Government’s Determination with Regard to the Straits. London, 7th May.—Mr. W. Johnson, L a bour Member for Nuneaton, has mov’ed J a resolution in the House of Commons, urgin» the Government to terminate in the speediest manner possible the system of licensing opium dens(Supplied by Reuter.) - 321 words
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Article87 1908-05-15 473 (Supplied by Reuter.) Old Age Pensions. London, Bth May —The chief feature of Mr. H. H. Asquith’s Budget, which was introduced into the House of Commons yesterday, is a pension of five shillings a week to indigent persons over seventy. The cost of the pensions is not expected(Supplied by Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article54 1908-05-15 473 (Supplied by Reuter.) King Manuel’s Proclamation. London, Bth May.—King Manuel of Portugal proceeded with great pomp to the House of Parliament and took his oath. He was then proclaimed King. Amnesty to Political Offenders. London, Bth May.—King Manuel has decreed an amnesty for political offenders, excepting those in connection(Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article30 1908-05-15 473 (Supplied by Reuter.) Decrease in Imports and Exports. London, Bth May.—The returns tor Apnl show a decrease in the imports of «£9,682,792 and in the exports of £3,711,528.■ » (Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article38 1908-05-15 474 The Indian NorthWest Frontier. (Supplied by Reuter Second Brigade Returns to Peshawar. London. 7tb May.—A telegram from Sir James Willcocks states that tbe second brigade will return to Peshawar to day. The third brigade will oroceed to Alimusjid.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 38 words
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Article26 1908-05-15 474 (Supplied by Reuter.) Port of London Bill. London, Bth May.—The House of Commons has passed the second reading of the port of London Bill.— (Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article47 1908-05-15 474 (Supplied by Reuter.) Congratulations from the Kaiser and Kaiserin. London, BTI May.—The Kaiser and Kaiserin have arrive I at Vienna At the head of a dozen German Kings and Princes they congratulated the Emperor Francis Joseph on the sixtieth anniversary of bis reign.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article36 1908-05-15 474 (Supplied by Reuter.) Enthusiastic Welcome at San Francisco. London, Bth May.—Tbe American Pacific fleet, which has arrived at San Francisco, was enthusiastically welcomeci by the inhabitants. A ten days’ fete has been arranged.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article744 1908-05-15 474 The negotiations that are in progress for the extension of the Cape to Cairo Railway lead one to look up maps of Central Africa to see the possibilities of the new route. It has been specifically stated that there will be no departure from the744 words
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Article338 1908-05-15 474 The Pina ng Gazette’s thunder leaves us wholly unrepentant. We have been accused of a direct suggest io falsi and suppressio veri in the version we gave of our contemporary’s attitude with regard to the trouble in Kulim, but we leave it for our readers to338 words
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Article195 1908-05-15 474 Following is the list of subscriptions received to date in aid of the funds of the Osaka Han-Ai Orphan Asylum:— Foo Choo Choon $lOO Gan Tong Eang 15 Thay Choon Eng 30 Ong Lay Wan... 10 Khoo Teow Phee 30 Khoe Hock Seong 10 Gan195 words
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Article122 1908-05-15 474 Says the China Mail of the 23rd uit.:— Evidently Penang does not set much value upon its representation on the Straits Settlements Legislative Council. The Hon. Mr. A. R. Adams having gone away for six or eight months, Penang has asked the Governor to leave the122 words
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Article545 1908-05-15 475 Report of the Committee. Followiqg ih the Report of the Committee of the Penanj Association for the period ended 31st December, 1907, to be laid before the General Meeting on Wednes lay next: The Association wis formed at a Public Meeting field in the Town Hall on 10th545 words
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Article560 1908-05-15 475 GENERAL MEETING. The half-yearly General Meeting of the members of the Penang Turf Club was held at. the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon when the following gentlemen were present: Dr P. V. Locke, Messrs G. H. Stitt, D. Logan, Lee Toon Tock, A. F. G. Anderson, Ho560 words
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Article1182 1908-05-15 475 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Chop Hin Lee Chan vj. The Phcenix Assurance Co., Ltd. Following is a continuation of our report of the proceedings in the above case yesterday. Mr. Cleaver for the Plaintiffs. Mr. Thornton for the Defendants. In reply to Mr. Thornton’s1,182 words
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Article234 1908-05-15 476 {Before Judge Wolferstan Jules Martin,’ jun. vs. Morgan Mackay. Our readers will remember that a few days ago we published a report of the above case. briefly put the cause of action arose as follows 4 The plaintiff is the present Manager, and the defendant the ex-Manager, of234 words
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Article225 1908-05-15 476 {Before Mr. Scott.) Further hearing of the case in which A mir, boy’ to Captain Brown, was arraigned on the charges of (1) forging certain documents, (2) using as genuine certain forged documents and (3) cheating, was concluded this morning. The prisoner was committed to the Assizes225 words
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Article73 1908-05-15 476 An inquest was held yesterday on the death of an unknown Chinaman who was found hanging from a tree in the compound of St. George’s Church on the 2nd inst. The coroner returned a verdict of suicide. Mr. Justice Skinner Turner, of H. B. M. Court for Siam, who73 words
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Article643 1908-05-15 476 0 (From Our Own Correspondent.) f Thursday, 7th May. I he u TancarviUe Explosion. A Court of Enquiry into the terrible explosion on the Dutch hulk TancarviVe was commenced on Monday and will be resumed to-morrow afternoon, when apian of the ship will be submitted. With the exception643 words
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Article3860 1908-05-15 477 Report for 1907. (Ccncluded from, page 466 After giving table» showing the numbers attending, the total cost, and the cost to Government of each pupil at the different English Schools of the Colony the Report proceeds 34. The two Queen’s Scholarships were won by C. da3,860 words
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Article207 1908-05-15 479 (Prom Our Own Correspondent 81 h May. The Adviser and Mrs. Hart go to Penang to-day. Mr. Meadows Frost, the British Consul for the Siamese Western Provinces, returned to headquarteis last evening from Kulim. Mr. Frost apprehends no trouble so far as the British subjects in207 words
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1074 1908-05-15 479 A Very Successful Function. Th” Penang Impressionist Sketching Club gave a very successful “At Home at the Engineers’ Institute yesterday, the occasion being an exhibition of pictures by the members. The catalogue contained over one hundred water-colours and over twenty oil paintings, besides pastels, photographs,1,074 words
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Article779 1908-05-15 480 —Ex. The most striking and important difference between the inhabitant of the temperate and the native of tropicil regions i 8 colour, the skin and hair becoming darker the nearer we approach to the Equator where, as in certain districts of Equatorial Africa, the colour is—Ex. - 779 words
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Article191 1908-05-15 480 Ihe entries for next week’s race meeting and the handicaps for the opening day have already appeared, and very interesting they are, though numerically only average, says the Free Press. The Derby has produced nine candidates, and Rapid Pilgrim is to run again. Cecil, last year’s winner191 words
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Article238 1908-05-15 480 Mr. W. J. Campbell, the Hon. Secretary, informs the Press that Cups have been presented for competition at the forthcoming show by the following H. E Sir John Anderson, kcm g. (Governor’s Cup). H. Honway Belfield, Esq. (Resident’s Cup). Vallambrosa Estate (Vallamb osa Cup). E. Lauder Watson,238 words
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Article19 1908-05-15 481 (A*7/o Special.) Plague. Singapore, 9th May.—The Assistant Port Health Officer, Mr. N. A. Wray, died of plague to-day.19 words
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Article250 1908-05-15 481 (Supplied by Reuter.) Old-Age Pensions. London. Bfh May—Mr. H. H. Asquith, in his Budget speech, said that the Foreign Trade in 1907 was the greatest on record. There were signs that it was beginning to ebb everywhere towards the end of 1907, but the present ind cations pointed(Supplied by Reuter.) - 250 words
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Article28 1908-05-15 481 (Supplied by Reuter.) Coercion Act Repealed. London, 9th May.—The House of Commons has passed the second reading of the Nationalist Party’s Bill repealing the Coercion Act.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article55 1908-05-15 481 (Supplied by Reuter.) Has to Pay £7,500 for Libel. Loudon, 9ih M-»y. Mr. Johu Murray, the wp|| known publisher, has obtained £7,. r o* damages against the Times for a libel, alleging that Mr. Murray charged an extortionate pi ice for the L'Merg rf Queen Victoria. A stay(Supplied by Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article66 1908-05-15 481 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Eulenberg Arrested. Lon lon, 9th May—Prince Philip Eulenl>erg has lieen arrested at his castle in Liebenbe g on the charge cf perjury at the last trial of Htrr Harden, when he denied anv immoral pri dices. Fre>h damaging evidence against(Supplied by Reuter.) - 66 words
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Article259 1908-05-15 481 (Supplied by Reuter Forty-eight Ships. London, 9 h May —The American battleship fl-e’. which is now at Sin Franosco Was reviewed bv Mr. V. H Metcalf, U. S. S-cretary of the Navy. It consists of fortyeight shipsThe biba arrested in Sin.-apore in connection with ibd Argus Lane(Supplied by Reuter ) - 259 words
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Article1132 1908-05-15 481 In the latest of the Papers on Malay Subjects, Mr. R. J. Wilkinson, dealing with the history of Malaya prior to British ascendancy, says Professor Seeley, in his famous book on the Expansion of England, has paradoxically pointed out that the British Empire was acquired in1,132 words
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Article188 1908-05-15 482 The output from the Posing Lama Tin Mine for the month of April was Pls. 420, of an approximate value of $lB,OOO. Mr. Wolferstan, District Judge, has proceeded to Singapore on short leave. Since the 4th inst. there have been four afes of cholera in Kota Kuala188 words
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1415 1908-05-15 482 Successful Fete at Tanjong Bungha. On Siturday afternoon the Penang Swimming Club held a most successful water carnival at Tanjong Bungha, or Flowery Point, where their pretty little clubhouse stands peicbed on the edge of the cliffs opposite the quaint little island named Mouse Island1,415 words
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173 1908-05-15 483 Following are the results of the voting by the members on the merits of the exhibits in the various classes, a list of which was published in our issue of Saturday, in the Penang Impressionist Sketching Club’s Exhibition held on Friday and Saturday last: Clash A —JVufer-CoZours.173 words
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229 1908-05-15 483 H E Meh Hung Chun, Councillor to the Ministry of Justice at Peking and Com mi'•►inner of Prisons for the Chinese Empire, who, a-» stated in our issue of last Friday, is engaged on a special mission to study ihe prison systems of the229 words
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Article472 1908-05-15 483 (Before Mr. Scott.) Shaik Ibrahim, a Malay youngster, was to-dav charged with committing criminal breach of trust as a servant inlappet of 522, ihe property of Messrs. Hu’tenbach Brothers Co. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge. Acting Inspector King explained to the Court that the472 words
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Article658 1908-05-15 483 The Government Gazette of Bth Mav tains the following items of The Commission passed under the Ro"? I Sign Manual and Signet, appointing the Officer for the time being administering the Government of the Straits Settlements aD( their dependencies, to be British Agentfor the States of North Borneo658 words
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Advertisement70 1908-05-15 483 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. You will hunt a good while before you find a liniment that is equil to Chamberlain s I ain Balm. In cases of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves the intense pain and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the mufcles, swellings and lameness are quickly relieved70 words
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Article341 1908-05-15 484 (From Our Own Correspondent.) 10th May. Lim Chee Chav, the Kulim Duty Farmer, has returned to Kedah. When interviewed and asked what had become of his new duty farm and why be had come back, he replied I have brought back a new life with me.”341 words
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Article1030 1908-05-15 484 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. r —l have read the letter published in your widely circulated journal of the 4th instant from the pen of one who signs himself A Christian,” who, however, judging from his concluding sentence, is not a Christian, and, therefore, I am1,030 words
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Advertisement72 1908-05-15 484 Australian Newspaper Man’s Experience With Diarrhoea. Mr. S. G. Mathers, publisher of Chronicle, Normantown, Queensland, says: Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy c >mpletely cured me of chronic dysentery from which I had suffered for years. I feel confident that this remedy also saved the life of my infant daughter,72 words
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Article4286 1908-05-15 485 MR W A. GRAHAM'S REPORTANOTHER YEAR’S GOOD WORK. The report on the State of Kelantan, by Mr. W. A. Graham, His Siamese Majesty’s Resident Commissioner and Adviser to the Rija. for the period from 24‘h February, 1906, to 14th February, 1907, is now out. In his previous report on4,286 words
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Article144 1908-05-15 487 (Supplied by Reuter.) Churchill Fleeted in Spite of Suffragettes. London, 10th May.—The St ff agettes, with a clanging railway bell and e-cort ed by a crowd of men, avaiu disturbed Mr. Winston Churchill, President of the Board of Trade, at anopen-air meeting at Dundee. Mr. Winston Churchill appealed(Supplied by Reuter.) - 144 words
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Article92 1908-05-15 487 (Supplied by Reuter) Immediate Operations Against the Mohmands. London, 10th Mav —Maj.-General Sir James Willcocks, with two brigades, has been ordered to proceed immeliately against the Mohmands in view of the failure of the Jirgah to arrange terms. The Ameer’s Explanation. London, 11 th May.—The Ameer(Supplied by Reuter) - 92 words
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Article88 1908-05-15 487 (Supplied by Reuter.) Frontier Troubles. London, 11th May.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that, the Kurils have made elaborate preparations to resist General Snarsky’s punitive expedition of the 3rd mat., which ii at present detained on the border. [On the 2nd inst. Reuter wired that telegrams received from Urumiah(Supplied by Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article47 1908-05-15 487 (Supplied by Reuter). The Wright Brothers’ Achievement. London, 11th May.— At, Manteo, North Carolina, the Wright brothers travelled in an aeroplane fifteen mile l seaward and back at a of a thousand feet. The mach ne was beautifully controlled despite a ten mile an hour wind.(Supplied by Reuter). - 47 words
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Article75 1908-05-15 487 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Uvac-Mitrovitza Railway. Loud n, 11 rh May.—The engineers who have been appointed to survey the UvacMitrovifzi railway have gone thither Three uadroiis of Turkish cavalry have also gone to maintain older, t [The Uvac is a river forming a part of the S. W. fr(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article732 1908-05-15 487 Mr- Winston Churchill, after his defeat at North-West Manchester, found a safe seat in Dundee, beatino- the Unionist candidate by over 2,700 votes The Liberal majority, though large does not give any indication that the’Government has won fresh adherents in the Scotch city, and this732 words
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Advertisement70 1908-05-15 487 Australian Newspaper Man’s Experience With Diarrhoea. Mr. S. G. Mathers, publisher of Chronicle, Normantown, Queensland, says: Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy completely cured me of chronic dysentery from which I had suffered for years. I feel confident that this remedy also saved the life of my infant daughter, who70 words
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Article341 1908-05-15 488 A strongly-worded protest, signed by the chief members of the Mahomedan community in Tai pi ng, has, we understand, been sent to Mr. R. J. Wilkinson, Acting Secretary to the Resident of Perak, with regard to the auditing cf the Taiping Mosque accounts. The signatories to341 words
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Article1711 1908-05-15 488 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE juris. DICTION. (Be/ore Mr. Justice Fisher.) The following criminal appeals were disposed of yesterdav Chellappah and Katamutu V 3. The Crown. The appellants were convicted of assaulting a Brahmin, named Parasur, ma Iyer, and were fined twenty dollars and five dollars, lespectivelv, by Mr Scott.1,711 words
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Article509 1908-05-15 489 (Before Mr S r ott (i in Kong Sui, a towkay, was this morning summonsed by the Municipal Sanitary Inspector for failing tn comply with an aba’eme’t of nuisance order served on hun in the month of February last, requiring him to abate certain nuisance existing at509 words
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Article97 1908-05-15 489 Mr. Scott held an inquest yes'erday afternoon on the deith of George Kruger who was found shot at "Runnvmede,” 40, Northam Road, during the small hours of the morning of the Bth inst. A revolver was also found lying by the deceased. Medical evidence showed that death was due97 words
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Article348 1908-05-15 489 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, I shall deem it a favour if you will, i Q f|, e interest of the Mohammedan public of Perak be so good as to tin I space for the following in the columns of your interesting and readable journal.348 words
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Article353 1908-05-15 489 P. 0. C. vs. Wanderers. Yesterday afternoon a crowd of spectators gathered on the Esplanade to witness a friendly game of soccer between the above teams. Soon after 5-30 p.m. the two teams lined up on the field, being ccnstituetd as follows P. C. C. Goal, Key worth Full353 words
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Article520 1908-05-15 490 Poo'oga is not the name of a ‘d-ert island or patent food but is thetitleof book written by a gentleman in the F. M. S Post and Telegraph Department. It has been sent to us for review, and we will say at once that the book is a520 words
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Article343 1908-05-15 490 (From Our Oi>n Correspon lent Monday, 11th May. R. I. P. The funeral of the late Chan Kooi, whose death has been reported by me, took place yesteiday at 10 a.m. and was attended bv more than six hundred people, the funeral cortege being a very343 words
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341 1908-05-15 490 Tbe Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co. (no liability) has just completed a contract with the Werf Conrad Co, of Haarlem, Holland, for the construction and delivery of two dredges at Tongkah. one in February and the other in March, 1999. These dredges will be of341 words
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Article36 1908-05-15 490 (Echo Special.) Two Vessels Founder. Singapore, 12thMay.—TheNH Wonysi, and a Malay brig, Vadeh, foundered off Batu Pahat in a squall on Sunday morning. It is believed that all on board the two vessels were saved.36 words
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Article86 1908-05-15 490 (Supplied by Reuter Alarm at Hongkong. London, 12th May—The resolution moved by Mr. William Johnson in the House of Commons ou the 6th inst., urging tho Government to terminate, by the most speedy system, the licensing of opium dens in the C.own Colonies, especially in Hongkong, tbe(Supplied by Reuter ) - 86 words
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Article52 1908-05-15 490 (Supplied by Reuler President Roosevelt’s Message. London, 12th May.—President Roosevelt has sent a message to the House of lb presentatives, urging it to vote f<r the Naval App'opriatinn Bill «nd for parti dpath n in the International Commission which will investigate tbe <p um traffic iu the(Supplied by Reuler ) - 52 words
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Article220 1908-05-15 490 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Fakumen Railway. London, 12t.h May.—The Times correspoudeut at Peking i-tate< that it is expected Japan will withdraw he veto to the Fakumen railway, provided that China agrees to connect Fakumen with a point ou the South Manchurian railway. China will probably accept tlrs(Supplied by Reuter.) - 220 words
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Article105 1908-05-15 491 An Echo of the ByElections. (Supplied by Reuter) The Iri>h League’s Manifesto. London, 11th May.— Th*- Ext-cuhve of the Irish Leauue has issued a manifesto vigorously condemning the Irish support gi-mi to the Unionists at the North-West. Manchester and East Wolverhampton by-elections owing to the fear that Roman Catholic schools(Supplied by Reuter) - 105 words
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Article40 1908-05-15 491 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Autumn Session Inevitable. London, 12th May.—Mr. H. H. Asquith, the Premier, speaking in the House of Commons, said that an Autumn session was inevitable, but he was unable as yet to give the date.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article285 1908-05-15 491 (Supplied by Reuter.) The American Car Proceeds to Vladivostock. London, 12th May.—The American mo-tor-car in the New York to Paris race which arrived at Tokio, proceeded to Vladivostock which is the rendezvous for a new start. The Americans claim that it has a lead of 1,200(Supplied by Reuter.) - 285 words
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687 1908-05-15 491 The Macedonian question continues to stir the diplomatic world deeply and the situation has become at once extraordinarily critical and extraordinarily interesting. On March 3, Sir Edward Grey suddenly proclaimed to Europe that British patience had at last become exhausted, and, in reply to counsels687 words
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Article310 1908-05-15 491 Singapore has lost another member of its medical staff in the person of Dr. C. T. Raikes, who died of bubonic plague yesterday. Dr. Raikes, who joined the service only last February, is believed to have contracted the disease at a postmortem examination on a plague victim,310 words
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Article1574 1908-05-15 492 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL jurisdiction. (Before Mr. Mice Fisher.) Chop Hin Lee Chan vs. The Phcenix Assurance Co., Ltd. This case was continued yesterday afterD °Mr Cleaver for tbe Plaintiffs. I Mr Thornton for the Defendants. Mr Thornton intimated that his next I «itness was Mr. Arnsberg hut told1,574 words
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Article303 1908-05-15 492 (Ttefo e Mr. Scott Sihat.a Malay, was this morning given the option of a fiie of twenty-fivo dolla's or one month’s imprisonment, for woikiug a borse in an unfit state. To-day a Chinaman, Tan Ah Si, who stood charged with kidnapping a girl, was ordered to be303 words
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Article404 1908-05-15 493 New Books. The following new bools have been received at the Library The Storv of Nations, The Roman Empire, B C. 29 —A.I). 476, by H. Stuart Jones. The France of To-day, by Barrett Wendell. The History of the Popes during the Last Four Centuries, 3 vols by404 words
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Article595 1908-05-15 493 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, 17th April. The Singapore Garrison. It is officially intimated that the number of paid acting bombardiers allowed for the defences of the Straits Settlements is 16, and 6 for the Hongkong-Singapore Battalion Royal Garrison Artillery. The reduction of the Hongkong-Singapore Battalion595 words
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Article622 1908-05-15 493 Those who are still sceptical about the Tongkah tin mine, and those who have every confidence in the management, says the Hobart Mercury of the 9th ult., will be in. terested to know that Mr. H. G. Downie, who, with Captain Miles, has had charge of622 words
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Article515 1908-05-15 494 To THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Qir—l shall be immensely indebted to or any one of spiritualistic readers -our journal, who will, through its J um throw some light on the otherwise Sand mysterious object that confronted yesterday evening, after dusk, while I was enjoying the515 words
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Article, Illustration726 1908-05-15 494 FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, I2TH MAY. (Echo Special.') Singapore, 13th May.—The Spring Meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club opened yesterday in glorious weather and there was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen to witness the sport. Tho Sultan of Johore’s win in the Singapore Derby was extremely popular.726 words
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Article53 1908-05-15 494 (Echo Special.) Another European Victim. Singapore, 13th May.—Dr. Raikes, in charge of the Quarantine Island here, died from plague yesterday. Lit will be remembered that our Singapore correspondent reported the death of Mr. N. A. Wray, the Assistant Port Health Officer, Singapore, from the same disease on53 words
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Article110 1908-05-15 494 (Supplied by Reuter.) Decision of the Powers. London, 13th May.—Russia has replied to the last note of Sir Edward Grey (Foreign Secretary) with regard to Macedonia. The reply is notj definite, but the Governments are discussing the matter. The Powers have decided on the gradual withdrawal of the International». ■ ... (Supplied by Reuter.) - 110 words
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Article51 1908-05-15 494 (Supplied by Reuter.) Great Britain and the International Conference. London, 13th May.—The Imperial Government states that it is not aware of any fresh development in the American proposal of an International Opium Conference. Great Britain has not replied definitely, and no date has been fixed for the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Advertisement66 1908-05-15 494 Australian Newspaper Man’s Experience With Diarrhoea. Mr. S. G. Mathers, publisher of Chroni- o autown ’Queensiand, says Cham- >» s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea RemeJ completely cured me of chronic dysenfeel T. Bl Ch had suffered f or years. I J that this remedy also saved teeihm nbint daughter, who66 words
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Article278 1908-05-15 495 {Supplied by Reuter.) Second Reading of Irish University Bill. London, 12th May.—The House of Commons passed the second reading of the Irish University Bill by 344 votes to 31, a majority of 313. '1 he minority consisted of Irish Unionists and Nonconformist Radicals. Mr. Birrell introduced his Irish{Supplied by Reuter.) - 278 words
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Article52 1908-05-15 495 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Yunnan Rebels. London, 13th May.—The report that the Yunnan rebels are acting in connivance with the Fiench is authoritatively denied in Paris. Onthecontrary.it is affirmed that the T<»ni»king authorities have in every way assisted the Chinese Government by disarming and interning revolutionaries crossing{Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article25 1908-05-15 495 {Supplied by Reuter Decreasing Birthrate. London. 13th May —The birthrate of Grea’ Britain for last year was the lowest on record per thousand.{Supplied by Reuter ) - 25 words
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Article36 1908-05-15 495 {Supplied by Reuter.) Socialist Defeat at the Municipal Elections. London, 13th May.—The Socialists suffered a notable defeat at the Paris Municipal elections. This is regarded as largely an evidence of the public disgust of anti-mili-tarism.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article25 1908-05-15 495 {Supplied by Reuter.) Appointed Public Prosecutor. London, 12th May.—Sir Charles W. Mathews, Recorder of Salisbury since 1893, Las been appointed Public Prosecutor.» . {Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article242 1908-05-15 495 (From Our Own Correspondent Tuesday, 12th May. A Motor Service. The motor car which commenced working on Sunday last is now plying for hire between Alor Sar and Kap Bataa. The driver complains of having io work over 12 hours a day. Quarantine Vexations. After a242 words
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Article1001 1908-05-15 495 The attendance at the public meeting of the Penang Association which was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, though not large, was satisfactory for Penang. The European element preponderated and it is to be regretted that so few Chinese were present, but this may have been, as1,001 words
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Article178 1908-05-15 496 Mr, W. Hargreaves, Principal of the Malay Residential School, Kuala Kang--B*r, leaves by the P. A O. extra steamer, Nore, for Europe to-day, on a six months’ well-earned holiday. Mr. Hargreaves’ achievements during his long connection with the Penang Free School are well known to all our178 words
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Article187 1908-05-15 496 > A ride has been arranged for Sunday morning next; meet on the Parade Ground at 6.45 a.m. and finish at the Suffolk Mess.” We are sorry to bear that yet another European firm has suspended payment. Hart Financia l Adviser to the Penang G VernDQent 8187 words
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Article650 1908-05-15 496 (From Our Own Correspondent.} Taiping, 12th May. Loans to Planters. The British Resident left for Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to be present at a Conference with H. B. the High Commissioner and the other Residents when the question of loans to planters was to be brought up and650 words
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494 1908-05-15 496 The following information regarding tin’mng and rubber companies in Malaya is Ute uh. L^ dmand Ch Express of Tekka. Pipe line completed and water supply brought to mine, enabling hydraulic oneZ ations to be started at once. Sempam Tin. Output for last month fl494 words
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Article4430 1908-05-15 497 REPRESENTATION LN COUNCIL. Public Meeting in the Town Hail. A public meeting of the above Association was held in the Town Hall yesterday evening at 5 o’clock. The business before the meeting was as follows 1. To rewive the Report of the Committee for the past year. 2.4,430 words
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Article523 1908-05-15 499 LAST YEAR’S WORKING. The statement of receipts and disbursements of the Municipality of George down, Penang, for the year 1907, has been published in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette: Receipts. Balance on 31st 3 c. 3 c. December, 1906. 27,735.63 P t a House 291,424.52 General Water 25,046.99523 words
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Article260 1908-05-15 500 Tv° tes on P era k History, by Mr. Wilkinson, the following reference is mad of the Larut mines Politically speaking Larut is in Perak but not of it; L.? weB r P°P u^at i° n and prosperity to setters from beyond the borders of the260 words
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Article188 1908-05-15 500 (Supplied by Reuter) Sir Frauk Swettenham Intervenes. London 14th May-Sir Frank Swetten. ham, in a eUer to the Times headed, Our Moralsand Other People’s Money," doubts the feasibility to suppress by law the consumption of opium. He emphasizes the large losses of revenue resulting from the suppression(Supplied by Reuter) - 188 words
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Article95 1908-05-15 500 (Supplied by Reuter.) Second Reading of Housing Bill. London, 14th May.—The House of Commons has passed the second reading of the Housing and Townplanning Bill introduced by Mr. John Burns, President of the Local Government Board. This Bill empowers the local authorities to acquire land compulsorily for building(Supplied by Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article183 1908-05-15 500 Montrose By-Elec-tion. (Supplied by Reuter.} Mr. R. V. Harcourt Elected. London, 13th May.—Mr. R. V. Harcourt, Liberal, has been elected M. P. for Montrose District, where a vacancy was caused by the 'ilevation of Mr. John Morley to the peerage. [Mr. R. V. Harcourt is the brother of the First(Supplied by Reuter.} - 183 words
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Article72 1908-05-15 500 (Supplied by Reuter.} Invoking Germany’s Aid. '°ndon, 14th May.—The envoys of Mulai Hand have been received at the Berlin Foreign Office. They urged that, as Mulai Hahd is now master of the country, Germ my should take s*eps to secure the withdrawal ot the french troops. They(Supplied by Reuter.} - 72 words
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Article366 1908-05-15 500 (Supplied by Reuter.) Conservation of the National Resources. London. 14th May.—President Roosevelt, has opened an important Conference of the Governors and representatives of all the States, on the subject of the conservation of the national resources. He declared that coal, ores, oil and timber had been recklessly(Supplied by Reuter.) - 366 words
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Advertisement54 1908-05-15 500 Pain in the Stomach. It is most annoying, as well as disagreeable, to be troubled with pi ins in the stomach, and there is no need of it, for one dose of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera und Diarrhoea Remedy will allay the pain. Try it once and be convinced. The George54 words
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Article53 1908-05-15 501 As there is only entrant, viz Master Yeoh Seng Kooi, Anglo-Chinese School, for the Prize of $5 offered in the Weekly Echo of the lit inst. there is no coinpet it ion, but 1 have decided to send Master Seng Kooi a fountain pen as a consolation53 words
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Article120 1908-05-15 501 Penang, 14th May. (Ry oj the Chartered Eank.) Lon lon Demand Bank ..2 3| 4 months’ Hight Bank ..2 t 3 Credit M 3 Documentary ...2 I} Calcutta, Demand Bank Us 174 j 3 days’ High' Pr'va»e 17o} Bombay. Dniiand Bank 174 Moulmein. Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight120 words
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Article189 1908-05-15 501 Cold leaf $65.40 B. Pepper( W.Coast 31b«.5 oz. 1 no stork White Pepper $1 7.50 Trang Pepper 11-— sellers Cloven (picked) 31.— buyers M w W.—sdlers Mace Pickin buyers Nutm“gn I Io» 20-50 sellers f No. I 5.30 sales Sugar 2 no stock Banket 3.85 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80189 words
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Advertisement821 1908-05-15 501 Pensioned Because of His Fains. Dr Williams’ Medi ne Co., Cavanah Biidge, Singapore, 6 bottles for $7 j M- Frfd C Dias or Mandalay Suffered bottle for $1.20, post free. They are aQ utely from IndigesTioa—was unrivalled restorative to persons suffering Afflk ted with Sleeplessness, Heart after-effects of Severs, Weakness821 words
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Article1153 1908-05-15 502 cd Cu Number of P Capital. Shares > Last Dividend Name i j .2 1 g issued. p 5 Co ao CQ CO O fc 3 »00.1 300,000 30.000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07'BeIat Tin Minin^CK,'Ltd ion? 300.000 22,500 10 10 Bruaog Lid. 50 901 S 600.0001,153 words
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