The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 22 May 1908
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Title Section21 1908-05-22 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 22nd May, 1908. No. 20.21 words
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Advertisement297 1908-05-22 1 //////////////>'////////j/f/f////////// CONTENTS. I T Tbe End of the Kulim Trouble 003 Penang Cricket Club 512 x Squeeze 507 Penang Hunt Club 513 A 514 Wolfe and Montcalm ...510 Tbe Colts’ Visit to tbe Straits ..517 League Football P.W. vs. N U ...522 'x Tbe Self-Help Theory 51b MR C. vs.297 words
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Advertisement171 1908-05-22 2 ria- tmiffi m n m j f > I I THE i I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. j ■■■Jami——"i 1 Be n Published the day prior to the departure of each mail gj 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States > U news originally published in171 words
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Article807 1908-05-22 503 The trouble at Kulitn is practically over. In an interview accorded to a representative of this paper yesterday, Mr. G. C. Hart stated that the Kedah Government had decided to suspend the new customs duty at Kulim, with the distinct understanding, however, that the807 words
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Article1712 1908-05-22 503 —L. C. E. ordinary meeting. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners wa.s held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present Mr. F. J Hallifax (President), Mr. J. W Hallifax Mr h. IL Clayton. Mr. Quah Beng !<£ AL. Lim Eu loh and—L. & C. E. - 1,712 words
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Advertisement63 1908-05-22 503 L’ igering Coughs. Persistr u coughs that continue through thesprin* ml summer usually indicate some throat or ng trouble, and it is a serious mistake neglect them. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of coughs of this nature and a few dcses taken in time may save a63 words
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Article1465 1908-05-22 504 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Cheah Cheng Lean V 3. The Crown. Below we publish the full text of th judgment in the appeal preferred by Cheah Cheng Lean, Assistant Manager/Messrs Graham Co., who was convicted of deal ing in deleterious drugs and fined fifty1,465 words
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Advertisement71 1908-05-22 504 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,71 words
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Article713 1908-05-22 505 (Before Mr. Scott.) Aziz, a Bengali, was charged with committing theft in respect of seven cents from beneath the seat of a rikisha. He denied the charge. The complainant stated that the defendant engaged his rickisha in Penang Road. Somewhere in Brick Kiln Road the witness saw713 words
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Article211 1908-05-22 505 (From Our Own Correspondent Wednesday, 13th May. Heavy rain has fallen at A lor Star since 9 a m. yesterday and tbe inclement weather is keeping the padi junks in port. The prisoners at. the old gaol at Btkar Bata were yesterday removed to the rev211 words
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Advertisement68 1908-05-22 505 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. You will hunt a good while before you find a liniment that is equal to Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. In cases of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves the intense pain and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the mmcles, swellings and lameness are quickly relieved by it,68 words
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Article566 1908-05-22 506 To the Editor oj hii strait-- Echo Sir, You will perhaps pardon me for presuming upon your courtesy. Mr. Bailey’s letter published in your i,sue of tiie 11th instant calls for a reply. The point I raised in my previous letter was in regard to the spiritual benightedness566 words
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Article751 1908-05-22 506 f From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, May 13. Death of Two Doctors. Two Government doctors have died of plague within a very few days of each other. Dr. Wrav, the Assistant Port Health Officer, and Dr. Raikes, medical officer in charge of S' John’s Island, performed a post751 words
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Article98 1908-05-22 506 (Supplied by Reuter.) Opening Marred by Rain. London, 15th May.—The Prince and Princess nf Wales opened the Franco-British Exhibition at Shepherd’s Bush. M. Cruppi, French Minister of Commerce, and M. Ruan, Minister of Agriculture, were present. The opening was marred by a persistent downpour. French Ministers Banqueted. London,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 98 words
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Article247 1908-05-22 506 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japan’s Refusal. London, 14rh May.—A telegram from Peking states that japan has refused to re-consider her opposition to the construction < f the Fakumen railway or to permit the laying do™n of a parallel railway line. [On the 12th inst. Reuter wired that it was(Supplied by Reuter.) - 247 words
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Article50 1908-05-22 506 (Supplied by Reuter.) Native Interest in South Africa. London, 14th May. —In the House <• Commons yesterday the Government we com ed the resolution of Mr. P. Alden, Member for Tottenham, favouring the** guarding of the interest of the natives i connection with the South African rede tion(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article610 1908-05-22 507 Singap ore Races. SECOND day, THURSDAY, 14TH MAY. (Echo Special.) 14. H) May. Excellent Sffin favoured the racing The r b at between Rosemead and Gillo outstanding feature of the wa r cr The attendance was fair. "aX? winning the Tanglin <’uP P«" se nf nn for auction under Rule610 words
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Article60 1908-05-22 507 (Supplied by Reuter.) En Route to South Africa. London, 15th May.—Herr Dernburg, the German Colonial Minister, is passing through London en route to South Africa to study British Colonial Institutions. He was cordially received by Col. Seely, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, at the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article944 1908-05-22 507 We have received the following letter from a correspondent who signs himself Fair Play If the Superintendent of Immigrants would take the trouble to ask each of the coolies arriving at Penang by the next B. I. boat what lie had to pay as boat-hire from the Negapatam jetty944 words
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Article1056 1908-05-22 508 {Before, Mr. Scott.) Mari, a Hindu, was this morning convicted of theft in respect of 8 cents’ worth of tobacco from the Jetty sheds at Weld Quay yesterday. The tobacco was the property of landing and shipping agents. The prisoner, who admitted three similar previous convictions, was1,056 words
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Article294 1908-05-22 508 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Sir, The opinion given by A Christian ud E C B a 'J ey a n r™ rlat o «sues, Vi,” much food tor reflection. J he former is of opinion that the Mission ary (the expounder and teacher of th294 words
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Article228 1908-05-22 508 Says yesterday’s Perak Pioneer:— The recent sudden visit of the High Commissioner to the Federal Capital and the summons to the various Residents to meet His Excellency gave rise to no end of conjectures. One rumour was that the meeting was convened to discuss the loss228 words
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Article361 1908-05-22 509 nRASTIC REFORMS PENDING IN DKA CEYLON. «ir Edward Grey Replies to 3 Criticisms. The following is .in amplified form of the > rn received in Colombo, on the 7th '"frit and foi warded to Singapore the '“me div say» Thursday’s «nrito Time» “The report of the361 words
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Article114 1908-05-22 509 $lOO,OOO Damage. al>™lT^ fire b o ie out in Teluk Anson, at dxv’s P. 118 ™orning. says yestery Perak Pioneer .which completely des &"V l T ck, nCBI at tbisLd 1 F Om whl can be gathered b‘„",,a r PPOr U li,y ,hfl ,ir «>• '<>114 words
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213 1908-05-22 509 With regard to the action of the Governor of Hongkong asking.permission of the Imperial Government to extend an invitation to the U S. Fleet, it may now be mentioned, says the Singapore Free Press, that even if no similar invitation leaches the American Government213 words
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301 1908-05-22 509 Mary Anne Esther Dunman, a widow, of Bournemouth, Ellen Dunman, a spinster of the same town, Charles James Lacev, a solicitor, of Ringwood, Hants, and Robert Dunman, gentleman, of Camberlev, Surrey, as trustees of the will of W. T. Dunman, are suing Mr.301 words
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869 1908-05-22 509 1882 to 1907. By Southern Ciossf (Continued from our issue of April 28th On September 6th, 1888, the Singapore and St>aits Fire Insurance Companies promised t<» defiay the cost ot two steam fire engines for Singapore. These engines arrived i<i August, 1889, and were tried869 words
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Advertisement68 1908-05-22 509 Lingering Coughs that C ntin e h ™g b l St or lun K trouble’ “ani" ,ndicate some Bta ke to neglect th 1 ls a seriouB C °ugh f Chamb erlain’s c °ugha of this'mtnrp V f 7 lts curPS of 1Q l, ®e may save a<l '7' i68 words
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Advertisement70 1908-05-22 509 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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Article322 1908-05-22 510 The Indian NorthWest Frontier. (Supplied by Reuter.) The Ameer’s Assurances. London, 15th May. —Asked in the House of Commons whether the Ameer had replied to the representations of the Government <»f India with reference to the participation of the Afghans in the recent frontier outbreaks, and whether any explanation had(Supplied by Reuter.) - 322 words
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Article17 1908-05-22 510 (Supplied by Reuter.) Court Inaugurated. London, 16tb May.—The Court of Criminal Appeal was inaugurated yesterday.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 17 words
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Article143 1908-05-22 510 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Birthday Gift. London, 16th May .—At a meeting held at the Mansion House yesterday, at which the Lord Mayor presided, it was decided to open a national fund to present to Canada as a birthday gift in memory of General Wolfe and the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 143 words
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Article104 1908-05-22 510 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Importance of the Navy. London, 16th May —Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, who was the principal guest at a dinner given by the Iron and Steel Institute, said that one nation was helpless in reducing armaments without the co-operation of the others. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 104 words
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Article35 1908-05-22 510 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Tornado Disaster. London, 16th May—A tornado swept Western Louisiana and destroyed the township of Gillian, devastating the oil region. A hundred people were killed ard seven hundred injured.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article40 1908-05-22 510 (Supplied by Reul er’) Land Values Bill, Scotland. London, 15th May —The Scotfish Land Values Bill has passed through tlmCommittee of the House of Lords It has b *°n considerably modifiel and made option il instead of compulsory.(Supplied by Reul er’) - 40 words
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Article23 1908-05-22 510 (Supplied by Reuter Another Bomb Outrage. London, 16th May.—Another bomb outrage has taken place at Calcutta. Four people were injured.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 23 words
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Article43 1908-05-22 510 (Supplied by Reuter Leaves for Damaraland. London, 16th May.—Herr Dernburg, the German Colonial Munster, had an interview with Lord Crewe, Secretary of State for the Colonies, yesterday. He was received in audience by the King prioi to his departure for Damaraland.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 43 words
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Article682 1908-05-22 510 Canada celebrates the three-hut dredth anniversary of her foundation in July this year, and to commemorate the founding of Quebec by Champlain three hundred years ago, the Canadian people propose to purchase the land comprised in the Heights of Abraham which was the scene of the ever-inernr>682 words
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Article403 1908-05-22 511 (Before Mr. Scott.) Mr. E. Shepherd, the master of the s.s. Chiang Chew. which arrived here on the 16th inst. from Amoy was this morning charged bv Mr. D. Beatty, the Assistant Protector of Chinese, with carrying more than twenty Chinese immigrants on board his vessel without403 words
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Article522 1908-05-22 511 The Government Gazette oi May 15 contains the following items of information The following Justices of the Peace have been appointed for the Settlement of Penang Joseph Manook Anthony I haddeus Cachick Avetoom William Montagu Lance Bower Edward H. Bratt David Alexander Murray Brown Edmund Augustus Blundell Brown522 words
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Article494 1908-05-22 511 No More Sleepy Punkah Pullers. Some two or three months ago the Echo gave a description of the newly invented electric punkah and our readers will be interested to know that this punkah is now on sale in Penang, Messrs. Huttenbach Brothers being the agents for the494 words
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Article1862 1908-05-22 512 ANNUAL GYMKHANA. The Penang Cricket Club held their annual gymkhana on the Esplanade on Saturday and a fine afternoon’s sport was witnessed. The weather was ideal. There was a fine breeze blowing from the sea and the sun very obligingly kept behind a mass of fleecy cumulus1,862 words
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Advertisement51 1908-05-22 512 Pain in the Stomach. It is most annoying, as well as disagreeable, to be troubled with pains 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. Iryit once and be convinced. The George Dispensary, Wholesale51 words
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Article395 1908-05-22 513 vvterdav morning's-Hde will long be reIteSa«ooeof tbe best runs on record memoereu rpi )e mpet wag at tbo "Ground at 6-45 a m. and a more morning for ruling never dawned, p «oil mounted riders, one of them &pS* of the Del! Hunt Club, \fr Magnee. turned395 words
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Article140 1908-05-22 513 The steady fall in the value of tin during he last few days to its present figure of thrnnl hl t' k lll «ch uneasiness not h hoUt Ip h aod ne, h bourhood, has Xch^\ un T cted by those who the first f 8140 words
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506 1908-05-22 513 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir. —Some lime ago I wrote to you complaining of the disgraceful state of the old swimming bath in the Waterfall Gardens and I now write to say that I received a pleasant surprise when506 words
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1546 1908-05-22 513 1 hursday s Strain Time* ba. the following editorial on the subject of opium prohibition m the Straits This Colony owes a debt of gratitude to oir Prank Swettenham for calling the attention of the Imperial Government and the people of England, through the medium1,546 words
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Advertisement53 1908-05-22 513 Lingering Coughs. th e«prin2and COUghS that continue through throat or ung U8ua11 mdicate some mistake to ne i e and s a 6er ous Remedy hu Chamberkin ’s c °nghs of this* dmous f°r its cures of ■a time may f6W doses taken Za b aad perbaps l geu u53 words
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Advertisement69 1908-05-22 513 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. You will hunt a good while before you find a liniment that is equal to Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. In cases of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves the intense pain and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the muscles, swellings and lameness are quickly relieved by it,69 words
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Article559 1908-05-22 514 List of Entries. Following is the list of entries for the Penang Hunt Club’s Gymkhana to be held on the Race Course on Saturday next: Distance Handicap Over Hurdles. st. lbs. yds. Dr. J. Donald’s Lady Violet 11 0 scr. Mr. C. Paterson’s Kalgoorlie 12 0 Mr.559 words
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Article739 1908-05-22 515 THUD day; SATURDAY, 16th MAY. [Echo Special.) iQfi. Mav. —There was Si aP °Jood day’s racing and the “t e er was a-ain excellent. Maninga Kea the only surprise of the 'lay, win”Vtbe Rochore Plate from Madame n( Grey Seaton and paying his at the tote the handsome739 words
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Article39 1908-05-22 515 (Echo Special.) Young Indian Runs Amok. Singapore, 18 th May.—A young Hindoo ran amok at Dhoby Ghaut off Orchard Road near the Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club at noon to-day. He stabbed two other Indians before he was captured.39 words
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Article339 1908-05-22 515 (Supplied by Reuter.) Special Chinese Envoy to Study the English Constitutional System. London, 18rh May.—The Chinese Minister in London, Viscount Li Ching-fang, was received in audience by King Edward to whom he presented the special Chinese Envoy who is to study the English Constitutional system. [As stated in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 339 words
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Article126 1908-05-22 515 (Supplied by Reuter.) Night Attacks Suspended. London, 17th May.— An Admiralty Order suspends night attack exercises till further orders. The “Gala” Courtmartial. Loudon, 18th May.—The courtmartial on the loss of the Gala reprimanded the Commander for losing his ship by defaul’, and dismissed the charge of negligence. [On(Supplied by Reuter.) - 126 words
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Article93 1908-05-22 515 (Supplied by Reuter.) Demonstration at the Albert Hall. London, 18th May.—At a demonstration in favour of the Licensing Bill at the Albert Hall, the Bishop of Loudon, who presided, said be believed that the Church should not be tied to any party, but he would stand by(Supplied by Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article115 1908-05-22 515 (Supplied by Reuter.) Republicans May Nominate Mr. Taft. London, 17 th May—The indications generally are that the Republican Convention will nominate Mr. W. H. Taft, the U. S. Secretary of War, for the Presidency at its first ballot. [Governor Johnson, says the Times correspondent in New York,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 115 words
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Article48 1908-05-22 515 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Commercial Treaty Between England and France. London, 17th May—Great Britain and France are uti'ising the presence of M. Cruppi, French Minister of Commerce, in London to discuss informally the question of the conclusion of a commercial treaty between the two countries.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article40 1908-05-22 515 (Supplied by Reuter.) The French Occupy Bndenib. London. 18th May.—The French troops occupied Budenib after an attack lasting seven hours last Friday. The enemy, who were routed with heavy losses, abandoned their supplies. Th s Fieicb casualties are slight.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article751 1908-05-22 516 Yesterday we gave on page 9 some extracts from a book, full of pithy stories of the men ami women of to-day, which attempts to prove that character, rather than showy attainments, is the best companion a man can start with in life. A long list of751 words
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Article382 1908-05-22 516 The Assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) This forenoon the May Assizes commenced. The first case tried was one of Returning from Banishment in which a Chinaman named Tang Ab Lai, alias Tang Ah Thor, was concerned. The accused pleaded guilty. Addressing the accused, His Lordship said that the382 words
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Article527 1908-05-22 516 (Before Mr. Scott) For running a common lodging house at 110, Penang Street, without a licence from the Municipal Commissioners, a Chinaman was this morning fined §59 and costs. A Chinese shopkeeper of Beach Street was this morning summonsed by the Municipal Commissioners for storing damar at527 words
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Article170 1908-05-22 517 T o the Editor of the Straits Echo Vns^vour’columns to draw tbe at- Ma V f the FM. S. Railway Authorifes teDtl D thina S in connection with the railway "’’’J Lbt easily be remedied. The first ,'h.t Sere is no toilet paper in the Station uXies170 words
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Article142 1908-05-22 517 Wb learn from a Ceylon paper tbat tbe arrangements in connection with the Colts’ visit to tbe Straits in December bare already been discussed in Committee. It has been proposed that each member of tbe team be responsible for his passage money. This will142 words
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222 1908-05-22 517 We have received tbe first number of tbe flß Dai'y Po.t, tbe latest paper to make its appearance in Cairo. Tbe Editor Mr. Alfred Cunningham, who is well known here and in China, and who until ecently was the Editor of the South China The222 words
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Article669 1908-05-22 517 (From Our Own Correspondent.') London, April 24th. Recommission of the “Cadmus and the Clio.” Two more ships of the China Squadron, the Cadmus, Commander Bernard L. Majendie and the Clio, Commander Cecil D. S. Raikes, will complete their commissions in August next. These sloops, which it669 words
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Article502 1908-05-22 517 1 lie following interesting items of Chinese news are culled from the Shanghai Mercury Tbe French Minister to Peking has de manded from the Chinese government the extension of the French concession of the i ail way between Chengting-fu and Taivuanfu. Tbe WaiwuDu has enquired of Chang Jen-chun,502 words
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Article808 1908-05-22 518 By Southern Cross.) What is luck? Is there such a thing? Dull people for the most part will declare to you that there isn’t, whilst moralist's will inform you that, the very idea is irreligious. If you speak to scientists and philosophers on the subject808 words
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Article448 1908-05-22 518 {From, Our Own Correspondent) May 17th. Owing to the recent heavy rains all the rivers and streams in Kedah are overflowing their banks. The Sungei Korok, the famous canal constructed by Wan Mat, has also overflowed its banks. This canal, it may be mentioned, has very448 words
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1610 1908-05-22 518 Yesterday we gave the Strait, j*. opinion on the subject of the suppressing opium smoking in the Straits- today» reproduce the Singapore Free Press' editor.* al on the same subject un It was only to be expected that one wh has had his whole public1,610 words
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Article151 1908-05-22 519 It seems high time that some definite announcement were made on the subject of the proposed Birch Memorial, declares the Times of Malaya. Large sums of money were subscribed and a design approved many months ago, but there is still no sign of building or any word151 words
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Article79 1908-05-22 519 {Echo Special.) A Cargo of Rebels. Singapore, 19th May.—Sixty Chinese rebels, escorted by gendarmes, arrived from Hanoi via Saigon yesterday by the Lai Sang. The vessel was detained until to-day when the rebels, who did not resist, were taken into custody by a large body of Police. They had79 words
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Article44 1908-05-22 519 {Supplied ly Reuter.) New Submarine Launched. London, 19th May.—A new and larger type of submarine, with twin screws ami four torpedo tubes, has been launched at Barrow. The previous types of submarines only bad a single screw and uue torpedo tuba.{Supplied ly Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article316 1908-05-22 519 The Indian NorthWest Frontier. {Supplied by Rev ter.) Determined Attack by the Tribesmen. London, 18h May.-The Mohmand tribesmen made a determined night attack on the British pickets at Dowazagai and left many dead on the field. Ihe Twenty-Second Punjabis, who were heavily pressed for four hours, suffered a loss of{Supplied by Rev ter.) - 316 words
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Article87 1908-05-22 519 {Supplied by Reuter.) Burgomasters Welcomed. London, 19th May.— Fifty burgomasters of South Germany, who are visiting London, were received in the House of Com mens by Mr. R. B. Haldane, Secretary for War, on behalf of the Premier, Mr. H. H. Anjuith. Mr. Haldane dwelt on{Supplied by Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article31 1908-05-22 519 {Supplied by Reuter Mr. Balfour’s Return. London, 19th May.—Mr. A. J. Balfour. Leader of the Opposition, returned to the House of Commons yesterday after an absence of several weeks.{Supplied by Reuter ) - 31 words
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39 1908-05-22 519 The Late Sir H. Campbell-Banner-man. {Supplied by Reuter.) Monument in Westminster Abbey. London, 19th May.—The House of C< m inons unanimously agreed to erect a m< un ment in Westminster Abbey in memory ol the late Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article91 1908-05-22 520 {Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Scott-MoncriefT’s Murderer Executed. London, 18*h May —The local Sheikh who murdered Mr. Scott Moncrieff, Ih-puty Inspector of the Blue Nile Province, at Messalarnieh, and against whom a force under Major E. A. Dickinson was despatched. has been execu’ed. [On the 4th intjt. Reuter wired{Supplied by Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article47 1908-05-22 520 (Supplied by Reuter-) Another Bank Closed. London, 19th May.—A telegram from Pittsburg states that the Alleghany National Bank has closed, owing to the alleged peculation of the cashier, who has lieen sent to gaol. D is reported that the shortage exceeds $2,000,000 (X 400.000(Supplied by Reuter-) - 47 words
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Article50 1908-05-22 520 {Supplied, by Reuter.) Extension of Naval Force. London, 19th May.—Captain Charles E. Kingsmill has been promoted a Rear-Admir-al prior to taking the command of Canada’s Marine Services. The appointment is a first preliminary to the extension of Canada’s naval force and the training of Canadians on their own ships.{Supplied, by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article27 1908-05-22 520 {Supplied by Reuter.) Signed on Saturday. London, 19th May.—The Times correspondent at Peking state-» th it the Yalu Timber Agreement was signed on Saturday.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article732 1908-05-22 520 In a recent issue we had occasion to refer to the great grievance of the Chinese community in Penang with regard to the matter of its representation, or, rather, we should say nonrepresentation, on the Legislative Council. To-day we have another grievance to voice. l*’rom the list of732 words
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Article826 1908-05-22 520 Following are the lists of Justices of the Peace for Singapore and Malacca reerw* tively, the list of Penang Justices hank, been given in Monday’s Echo:— For the Settlement of Singapore. Robert Edward Adamson, m.d. Alfred Davidson Allan Edward Anderson John Anderson, m l c. Swinfen826 words
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Article714 1908-05-22 521 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Housebreaking by Night. The further hearing of the case in which a Chinese youth, named Khiat Tiam, was charged with the above offence, was resumed yesterday afternoon. As soon as the Court took its seat after lunch, the foreman of the jurv714 words
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Article449 1908-05-22 521 (Before Mr. Scott) Lah, a Malay lad, was this morning charged with housebreaking and theft of $7.70 worth of property belonging to Khu Ju Siang, at Muntri Street, on the 19th inst. Ibe defendant denied the charges. At the instance of the police the case was adjourned449 words
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Article946 1908-05-22 522 Penang Wanderers vs. National Union. The Football League commenced its third aeason yesterday afternoon, when the Penang Wanderers met and defeated the National Union by one goal tn nit The Unionists, whose first appearance it was in a League match, gave promise of being a very serviceable team,946 words
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Article274 1908-05-22 522 Orders of the Day for the Next Meeting. At the Legislative Council on Friday next, the Colonial Secretary will move the following resohit'on That this Council approves a vote of $1,504 t > be charged on the cum nt revenues of the Colony for the present year in274 words
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Article1139 1908-05-22 522 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir,—l am greatly indebted to you f or your having kindly thrown open your val ui ble columns to a discussion of the above subject, in which Christians and non-Chrietfi ans alike, are not a little interested. Your correspondent A Christian,”1,139 words
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Article93 1908-05-22 523 (Supplied by Reuter.) UdSb a/" 1 Varticipateon an official m has decided celebraH^’ 011 the Quebec h heM ai euter vire d that at a the Lord Mayor pn H U 86 at which J national f Ua d lo ’/J Was decided to open t* in(Supplied by Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article437 1908-05-22 523 (Supplied by Reuter.) Irish Nationalists and the Education Bill. London, 19th May-The Irish Nat,onalists have decided to oppose the second reading of the Education Bill. Government and the Bill London, 19th May-Mr. Regmaid Me Kenna, First Lord of the Admiraliv, in moving in the House of Commons the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 437 words
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Article132 1908-05-22 523 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Odds on Chance. London, 19th May. Lord Roberts, Viscount Midleton (formerly Mr. St. John Brodrick) and Loid Grenfell renewed in the House of Lords their attack on the Territorial Annv artillery scheme. They pointed out that it was ridiculous to expect a six(Supplied by Reuter.) - 132 words
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Article42 1908-05-22 523 (Supplied f y Reuter.) Traction Engines for the Artillery L0nd,,,,. 19. h May.—Their Msj.sl.es King Edward and 'Queen Alexandra reviewed thirty thousand troops at. Aidershot, lhe feature of the review was the success the traction engines replacing the artillery horses.(Supplied f y Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article37 1908-05-22 523 (Supplied bi/ Reuter.) Russian Proposal. London, 20th May.—The Russian Ministry of Commerce has presented to the Cabinet a proposal to abrogate the increased duties on Ceylon and Indian teas from Ist September, iVvo.(Supplied bi/ Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article33 1908-05-22 523 (Supplied by Reuter.) Two Convictions Quashed. London, 20th May.—The sittings of the newly inaugurated Criminal Appeal Court in London have finished. The Court quashe«l two convictions out of seven appeals.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article915 1908-05-22 523 A few days ago a Kling charged with failing to report a case of rinderpest was fined §2OO. It was a grave offence, the consequences of which would have been appalling had it gone any length of time undetected, and it was met by a915 words
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Article938 1908-05-22 524 Mahomedan Recreation (Tub vs. Anglo-Chinese School. The second match in the newly opened season of the Penang Football League was played yesterday afternoon on the C. R C ground, between the .Mahomedan Recreation Club and the Anglo-Chinese School, and if the match on the previous day between tie938 words
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Article313 1908-05-22 524 The Annual General Meeting of the Chinese Recreation Club will be held at the Clubhouse on Sunday, the 31st inst., at 7.30 pm., for the transaction of the following business (1) To confirm the minutes of previous General Meetings. (2) To receive the Secretary’s Report and to313 words
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Article1596 1908-05-22 525 the assizes. B ,fore Mr. Justice Braddell) Housebreaking by N’ght, etc. Zv afternoon the be mug of Ie r n y which two Chinese, Wong Ah T eC andNg AhChiew, stood charged with a! by night after prepara- for hurt. (2) voluntary causing hurt Ln theft in a1,596 words
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Article285 1908-05-22 525 {Befo e Judge Wolfer stan.) Eng Chow Lean, a Chinaman, was this morning charged with committing robbery, in re-ppct of $136 88 worth of property, from house No. la, Bagan Jermal Road, on the 9th inst. The defendant denied the charge. The prosecutor stated that at about 10285 words
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Article617 1908-05-22 526 (Before Mr- Hamilton-) Hassan, a Malay goldsmith working in a jeweller’s shop in Penang Road, was yesterday charged with criminal breach of trust, in respect, of about $lOO worth of jewellery, the property of Sheik Mahomed '1 he defendant denied the charge. The prosecutor stated that on617 words
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761 1908-05-22 526 a hat a Singapore Paper Says. In an editorial the Straits Times of J uesday last says We arc pleased to note that the Penang Association has taken up the subject of the representation of that. Settlement in the Legislative Council. No candidate having expressed761 words
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Article504 1908-05-22 526 In the House of Commons on the 30th ult. Mr. Smeaton, Member for Stirlingshire asked whether the Anglo-Siamese agreement had yet been ratified and signed; and, if 8 o when it might be expected to be laid unnn the table of the House. Sir E. Grey ‘‘No504 words
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Article1279 1908-05-22 527 L.&C. E. r, Yr *hc new treaty with S'»” are i L conducted, says the ion*» &»r«« of ,l,e lst inst 16 ani Cli'X'J' discussed in London. doubt that they are taken very There I h. the Siamese Government, more n. 'as regards the questions of ex,LialityL.&C. E. - 1,279 words
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Article368 1908-05-22 527 Ihe following information regarding rubber companies in Malaya is given in the ondun A China Ejtpre.s of the Ist inst.:— Federated Malay States Rubber. Interim dividend oi f. 12 50 < 9s. lOd. per shaie r i i V, erak Rubber Plantations. the Perak Rubber Plantations368 words
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Article179 1908-05-22 527 (Supplied by Reuter-) Visit to the Tsar. London, 20th May—The Times correspondent at Windsor states that the King will shortly visit the 'Tsar for a week. The date is unknown, but the Times presumes that His Majesty will not leave till after President Fallicres’ departure on(Supplied by Reuter-) - 179 words
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Advertisement63 1908-05-22 527 Lingering Coughs. Persistent coughs that, continue through the spring and summer usually indicate some throat or lung trouble, and it is a serious mistake to neglect them. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for its euros of coughs of this nature and a few doses taken in time may save a63 words
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Article210 1908-05-22 528 Echo Special Hebei Leader’s Interesting Statement. Singapore, 21 st May.— The sixty rebels who were landed from the Lal Sang on the IHth were brought before the Third Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman, to-day and were lorn an ded a week pending negotiations. Mr. Hastings Rhodes, the Deputy Public210 words
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Article215 1908-05-22 528 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bishop Awdry on the Japanese Character. London, 20th May.—The Kt. Rev W. Awdry, Bishop of Tokio, writing on the character of the Japanese in a letter to the Times a column long, protests against the tendency nowadays to depreciate the Japanese. He thinks that the finest(Supplied by Reuter.) - 215 words
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Article61 1908-05-22 528 The Indian NorthWest Frontier. (Supplied by Reuter.) Barrett's Brigade Clear the Hills. London, 20th May.—Barrett’s brigade fought an engagement against two thousand of the enemy, led bv an Afghan, near Z inawar, clearing strongly held hillsand the sides of the valley. Sixty of the enemy were killed, and the British(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article119 1908-05-22 528 (Sup pile I by Reuter Sir T. Sutherland’s Views. London, 21st M iy.—Sir Thomas Sutherland, Chairman of the Peninsular and Oriental Shipping Company, testified before the Royal Commission at present investigating the question of shipping tings. He declared that the public gained through the operation of Eastern conferences.(Sup pile I by Reuter ) - 119 words
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Article98 1908-05-22 528 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. J. A. Pease Appointed. I omlori, 21st May—Mr. Joseph Albert Pease. Liberal M P. for the Saffron Walden division of Essex and Junior Lord of the Treasury, has been appointed Chief Liberal Whip in succession to Mr. George Whiteley, who has been elevated(Supplied by Reuter.) - 98 words
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Article95 1908-05-22 528 (Supplied by Reuter.) Appointed Ambassador at Constantinople. London, 21st May—Sir Gerard Augustus Lowther, H B. M. Minister at Tangier since 1904, has been appointed British Ambassador at Constantinople in succession to the lite Sir Nicholas Rodeiick O Conor. [Sir Gerard Lowther was born in 1858. He entered(Supplied by Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article99 1908-05-22 528 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Bryan Adopted. London, 2lst May—The Democratic Conventions of California and Alabama have adopted Mr. Bryan as their candidate for the Piesidency. [The New York Correspondent of the Times, in discussing the outlook for the Presidential election. thinks the situation is settling dowu to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 99 words
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Article170 1908-05-22 528 (Supplied, by Reuter.) > Circular to the Powers. London, 21st May.—'[he Porte, i n circular to the Powers, expresses apprebem sion at the withdrawal of the Into* national Troops from Crete and points out the serious consequences that rnav reu.h from the withdrawal. [On the 13th inst. Reuter wired(Supplied, by Reuter.) - 170 words
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Article113 1908-05-22 528 Penang, 22nd May. (By courtesy of the Chartered Banu.\ London Demand Bank ..2/3| J months’ sight Bans ..2/4 3 Credit 3 Documentary ...2/4| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174| 3 days’ sight Prl7ss Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank ..173 3 days’ sight Private 175| Madras, Demand Bank 174113 words
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Article172 1908-05-22 528 Gold leaf §65.40 B. Pepper( VV.Coast Slbu.h uz. no stuck White Pepper §l7- sellers Trang Pepper 10 75 sales Cloves (picked) 31.— buyers Mace 70—sellers Mace Pickings 55. buyers Nutmegs 11 Os 20-b0 sellers r No. I 0.30 sales Sugar 2 nn stock (BaskHi 3.77| sales Tapioca Flour ].B<>noW172 words
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Advertisement53 1908-05-22 528 Pain in the Stomach. It is most annoying, as well as disagreeable, to be troubled will) piins in the stomach, and there is to need of it, for one dose of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera und Diarrhoea Remedy will allay the pain. Try it once and be convinced. Ihe George Town53 words
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Advertisement538 1908-05-22 529 In the Heart of Peking. p ba ve Convent Nuns Labour Lnceasingly to Elevate and Succour the Ignorant Suffering Poor. Their Sister Superior Tells How Helpful Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills A e in This Work and Relates InStances Where Cases of Anaemia, Rheumatism, Stomach Disorder. and Other Ailments Have Been538 words
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Advertisement225 1908-05-22 529 Pills for I'alo People e c j, lv lb w rb] j c ch is v cu e 1 1 lire of dis, by and B r reogt b eul a be b|o(x j i and levltiih.ino lb n rves |bus the body to throw rffibat which is injurious or225 words
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Article1013 1908-05-22 530 AC c o INumlMjr ot i— T i i Namfi. > *3 3 f Capital. Share» > U l fividead. J issued. 5 .13 “<X O Mining. 1903 J 300,000 30.000 10 10 25 foryear ending 31,3/07 Tin Mmmg Co.. Ltd. jojo 1907 300,000 22,500 1«) i;„ r W4./O71,013 words
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