The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 5 June 1908
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Title Section22 1908-06-05 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. I Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, sth June, 1908. No. 22.22 words
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Advertisement277 1908-06-05 1 CONTENTS. I' T I Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page. S A Comparison and a Difference 559 The American Battle Squadron 559 > Our Mercantile Marine 568 Straits Trade 561 Ourselves 574 Kelantan 562 The Rubber Exhibition 578 Singapore Notes 563 Fortunes and Misfortunes 583 Kedah Day by Day 564, 571, 577277 words
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Advertisement163 1908-06-05 2 I THE I I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. BH .»»»Ajaa—»fc— Bb II Published the day prior to the departure of each mail K 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States I fl news originally published in the daily issues, as well as P J 3 all163 words
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Article647 1908-06-05 559 It is no exaggeration to say that, within the last thirty-five years, the development of the Federated Ala lay States has been phenomenal. Less than two -sccre years ago the country was one vast jungle, there was little trade and no roads, the population was647 words
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Article144 1908-06-05 559 Not to Visit Singapore. We have received from the Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, copy of a despatch from the Earl of Crewe, Secretary of State for the Colonies, as follows: Downing Street, Ist May, 1908. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that His Majesty’s144 words
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Article1061 1908-06-05 559 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Cmnmissioners was held at the Municipal Ofli.es yesterday afternoon, when the lollow"g gentlemen were p esent: Mr. F. J. Halhtix (I restdent), Mr. J. W. Hallifax, Mr. n Cb ‘y t( u an d Mr Lira Cheng Teik, TM R1,061 words
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Advertisement97 1908-06-05 559 Th e Strait- EoHo. J W AUk < M» \t» JtfHtt satisfies everybody and justice alone. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TH» CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., f 1 0.226-232, Beach Street, Penan?. PRICE DAILY LOCAI annum. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL IDITION(Post Free) $l5 OABLK ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 M,«.-All business97 words
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Article1211 1908-06-05 560 Wanderers vs. Mahomedans. On the Esplanade yesterday evening the Wanderers met the Mahornedan Recreation Club in a League match. The match was not a very exciting one but the partisans of the Mahomedans were present in great force and their applause and shouts seemed vastly to encourage the1,211 words
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Advertisement54 1908-06-05 560 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. Try it once and Im» convinced. The George Town54 words
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Advertisement37 1908-06-05 560 Have You Rheumatism? If so, apply Chamberlain’s Pain It has cured others and there is no reason why it should not cure you. Ont a PP ICS tion relieves the pain. The George lo* Dispensary’ Wholesale Agents.37 words
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Article629 1908-06-05 561 THE ASSIZES. O o 0 I fa MV Justice Braddell) t I Before Mr. a™ I Gang Bobbery. I T>e» c S eD ,?Xr e ed with robbery. it,be^u 9 ed wbo were unrepresented by A com®»" J"'/ A ||y Abdul Kader, < ,bieOt J U Later on,629 words
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Article428 1908-06-05 561 (Before Mr. Scott Chia Chian, a Chinaman, was yesterday charged with committing criminal breach of trust in respect of $462-55 cents in cash, the property of one Chia Hak Lai, on or about the 24th inst. The case was adjourned till Monday next. Toh Kan Sai, a428 words
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Article77 1908-06-05 561 Mr. B Williams, Chief Inspector, Singapore, has been transferred to Malacca as Chief Inspector. Sergeant Bartells, of the Central Police Station, goes to Malacca as Inspector. Inspector Hart, of the Central Station, becomes Acting Chief Inspector, and Inspector Branagan is to go to Singapore from Penang. King Edward,77 words
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Article503 1908-06-05 561 A Year’s Imports and Exports. f c. r tUrns f ,be Imports and Exports of the Straits Settlements for the veaH9o7 show that both have increased. The tieiires are very interesting. The total value of i ports into the Settlements during 1907 reaebed *335 428.101. an increase "on503 words
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Article3282 1908-06-05 562 MR. W. A. GRAHAM’S REPORT(Concluded from page 537.) The following is a continuation of Mr. W. A. G raham’s report on the State of Kelantan for the period from 24th February, 1906, to 14th February, 1907: The Police. (Contd.) Several deaths from accident were reported during the year, two3,282 words
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Article845 1908-06-05 563 (fioni Our Own, Correspondent.) Wednesday, May 27. The Chinese Refugees. It is understood that the Government have decided to allow the sixty Chinese refugees to -remain in Singapore provided they sign bonds promising not to cause any breach of the friendly relations now existing between Great Britain and845 words
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Article215 1908-06-05 564 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Thursday, May 28th. We have had tremendous downpours of rain and the padi lands are flooded. The steam launch running between A lor Star and Tanah Merah was nearly wrecked yesterday. The strong wind blowing forced her against a large tongkang which215 words
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Article767 1908-06-05 564 The price of tin has» been falling steadily, Saturday’s quotation being $66, and we think that from the visible appearance of the condition of the market it is not likely that there is much chance of an improvement in the near future. The position767 words
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471 1908-06-05 564 Report of the Advisory Committee. The Report of the Advisory Committee for the Tropical Diseases Research Fund for the year 1907 has now been issued. This Committee, which was constitute ed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies in July, 1904, consists at present471 words
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Advertisement35 1908-06-05 564 Have You Rheumatism? If mo, apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm It has cured others and there is no reason why it should not cure you. One application relievos the pain. The George Town Dispensary Wholesale Agenu.35 words
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Advertisement53 1908-06-05 564 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. Try it once and be convinced. The George Towo53 words
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1405 1908-06-05 565 MUNICIPALITY OF GEORGE TOWN< PENANG. REPORT FOR 1907. Peoort of the Municipality of George r b Penang, for the year 1907, has been 1 1» of its U e it nlereSt j >* number of our readers we rutend 4 from it from time to time, tbe first instalment;— The1,405 words
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Advertisement63 1908-06-05 565 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, m/" ll huat a B° od while before you W, PamT i that 8 eqUal t 0 Chamber•Miekf- 8 m Ia cases of rheumatism nulee sl»n 11 relle?cs the '“tense pain and “1 n P SBible S quickly relievJT lamen ess are ’'««U? dbyi, aadf the treatment63 words
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3418 1908-06-05 566 Meetings. 1. An ordinary meeting of the Commissioner!; was held on the 9th and a special meeting on the 30th which was also followed by an ordinary meeting. The special meeting was convened to discuss By-laws for Market Gardeners, which were approved in a3,418 words
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Advertisement68 1908-06-05 566 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. You will hunt a good while before you find a liniment that is equal to Chamberlain’s Pam Balm. In cases of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves the intense pain and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the muccles, swellings and lameness are quickly relieved by it,68 words
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Article277 1908-06-05 568 (Supplied by Reuter.) German Comments. London, 28th May.—The German Press considers that the warmer tone of the speeches of King Edward and President Failieres is only natural, but adds that it is not likely to lead to a new triple alliance between Great Britain, France and Russia,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 277 words
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Article253 1908-06-05 568 (Supplied bi/ Keuter.) Customs and Railway Arrangements Unaltered. London, 29th May.—A telegram from Cape Town states that the Inter-Colonial Conference at Pretoria, which has concluded sitting, has agreed to leave the Customs and Railway arrangements unaltered pending the closer union of the Colonies. [The following statement was handed(Supplied bi/ Keuter.) - 253 words
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Article52 1908-06-05 568 The Indian NorthWest Frontier. (Supplied by Reuter.} Campaign Practically Over. London, 29th May.—Reuter’s correspondent at Simla states that the campaign on the North-west frontier of India is practically over. The Bazais are the only section of the Mohmands who are still obstinate. The British troops, he adds, will return on(Supplied by Reuter.} - 52 words
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Article72 1908-06-05 568 (Supplied by Reuter Largely Over-Subscribed. London, 29th May.—The Chinese Rail way Loan has been largely over-subscribed, at per cent, premium. The list is now closed. Last Wednesday Reuter wired that subscriptions would shortly he invited for an issue of 51.500,<M1 Chinese Railway 5 per cent, bonds(Supplied by Reuter ) - 72 words
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Article35 1908-06-05 568 (Supplied by Reuter.) Received in Audience by the King. London, 29th May —His Majesty the King yesterday received in audience Prince I’ ushirni, who was accompanied by Count Komura, Japanese Ambassador in London.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article26 1908-06-05 568 (Supplied by Reuter-) A Battleship Damaged. London, 29th May.—The Russian battleship, Peter the Great, has run on a reef at Ruval and is badly damaged.(Supplied by Reuter-) - 26 words
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Article956 1908-06-05 568 In the course of a debate nn East Africa in the House of Cornmn last Thursday, Mr. Alfred Lvttleton* who was Secretary of State ’for tl Colonies during Mr. Balfour’s ad mink tration, urged the necessity of subsidigl ing a line of steamers to East Africa to956 words
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Article757 1908-06-05 569 the assizes. {Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Gang Robbery. Lim I in, a Chinaman, was charged with gang robbery yesterday afternoon The accused, who was not represented by counsel, claimed to be tried. J A common jury having been empanelled, t ne So.icitor-Geneial outlined the case for the Crown.757 words
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Article302 1908-06-05 569 (Before Mr. Scott Darus, a Malay chinteng employed by the Opium and Spirit Farm, was -his morn. B C^. r ed W th olunUr 'ly causing hurt, to a Chinaman. The defendant pleaded an in"; J tO th 6 The complmn ant in the case did not302 words
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Advertisement67 1908-06-05 569 Australian Newspaper Man’s Experience With Diarrhoea. tie Mathers > publisher of ChroniColie 11“"’“’ BayS: Chamdy comnW 1 b eraand Dl arrhoea Remetery f ro e J cur edmeof chronic dysenM Wnfide’aUhat SUffered f r ear8 1 18 reme( ty also saved ’«thing 1D dnt dau B hter who when r^eaan<l67 words
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Advertisement69 1908-06-05 569 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 o£ the muicles, swellings and lameness are quickly relieved by it,69 words
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Article1408 1908-06-05 570 {From Our Own Correapondent.) London, May Bth. The West Kent Regiment. Promotion is still running in the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent, Regiment, Lieutenants B. Johnstone and M. J. Dinwiddy having just been advance! to captaincies, making five subalterns promoted during the present year. Captain Johnstone1,408 words
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Article692 1908-06-05 570 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 28th May. Official Movements and Changes. The British Resident left for Ipoh on Sunday for a few days’ stay. Mr. H. B Collinge, the Inspector of Schools, will shortly be going away on three months’ vacation leave. During his absence Mr. Phillips, the692 words
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Advertisement65 1908-06-05 570 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. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of coughs of this nature and a few doses taken in time may save a65 words
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Article202 1908-06-05 571 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, May 29th. The last of the ceremonies in connection with the death of Mr. Chan Kooi were performed last night in an elaborate manner. Chinese priests from Penang were in attendance and a number of Chinese makers of paper houses202 words
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3042 1908-06-05 571 REPORT FOR 1907. (Continued from page 565.) Changes in the Staff. O*ing to the death of Mr. W Dver Surveyor, Mr. S. Markham was appointed Surveyor m February. He proved negligent of his work and was dismissed in May his place being filled by Mr.3,042 words
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Advertisement31 1908-06-05 571 Colic, Cholera and ’emedy h ®t Remed ylr, y jeirs a n< eeo 'P ”sn for over rp 'h 6dltself to be the el «omplaint, X et for of" TOWD Dis31 words
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Article442 1908-06-05 575 the Annual General Meeting of the Chinese Recreation Club held last n.gbt. the fo]lo«»K gentlemen were elected officehearers for 1908. President Foo Choo Cboon Vice-President ...Lam Hor Choong Hon. Secretary ...lap Swee Lin Hon Treasurer ...Toh Lip Koo Cricket Captain ...Quah Sin Keat football Captain ...Kboo Beng442 words
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Article273 1908-06-05 575 THE ASSIZES. (Lejore Mr. Just ce Braddell.) Gang Robbery. This morning the hearing of the case of gang-robbery, at Pagar Tras, P. W., against a Chinaman named Lim Pin, was resumed As soon as the Judge took his seat, the Solicitor General intimated that he did not want273 words
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Article387 1908-06-05 575 {Before Mr Srott Cbc Wang, police constable No. 303, was this morning charged bv Mat Salleb, P. C. 388, with stealing a saiong, valued at $2.10 cts., from the complainant’s box at the Central Police Station barracks. The defendant denied the charge. The prosecutor said that at387 words
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Article494 1908-06-05 575 New Ordinance to be Submitted to Legislative Council. A Bill is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council, in substitution for the one published early in the year, to amend the Births and Deaths Ordinance 1897. The objects and reasons of the Bill are given as494 words
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Article145 1908-06-05 576 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sib, —With regard to the paragraph in your Kedah Notes about the injection of water into pork and the refusal of the pork sellers to accept copper coin for purchases, I beg to thank your correspondent through your paper for145 words
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Article382 1908-06-05 576 TO THE EDITOR Of THE STRAITS ECHO. Dear Sir, —May I have a small portion of your space to air a grievance the members of the Penang Library have. This is with regard to changing one’s books on a Sunday. Some time ago (when Mr. Bicknell was382 words
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Article1282 1908-06-05 576 Father Meneuvrier’s Silver Jubilee. A meeting of the Roman Cotholic community took place at the Parish Hall yesterday morning to discuss what arrangements should be made to celebrate, in a suitable manner, the Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of the Kt. Rev. Father Meneuvrier, Vicar of the Church of1,282 words
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Article548 1908-06-05 577 Gazette of May 29 conT t beMlowi»« ~emB °J information: Peeta Basil Cla.ke has been granted /'Jcdve privilege of making, selling and invention for Improvements in “ppratus for handling maten,lm bulk. Pi, Excellency the Governor has been to grant leave of absence for one fi?to the Hon’ble Captain548 words
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Article203 1908-06-05 577 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, May 31st. Mohamed Yusof bin Hadji Kassim, who was sentenced to two months’ hard labour by the Consular Court for attempting to obtain money under false pretences from the Kedah Government, has been released. A Chinese woman was yesterday fined203 words
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Article338 1908-06-05 577 Point of Etiquette Before the Singapore Supreme Court. When the examination of 0. A. R. M. Verappa Chetty was called on in the Bankruptcy Court, this morning, says Friday’s issue of the Straits Times, Mr. F M. Raddeley, Acting Official Assignee, asked Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith for an338 words
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Article207 1908-06-05 577 The Ipoh piper has the following about tb e forthcoming race meeting in Penang:— 1 io Course was officially opened for trainmg during the «wk. and here, as at. Kuala 'm m P« r several tempting baits are laid out. ine Club Handicap is worth $2,000, $250,207 words
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Article158 1908-06-05 577 Allowed to Remain in Singapore. The Singapore Free Preu has th© fob lowing regarding the release of the Chinese refugees at Singapore. It will be remembered that the Echo had a special telegram on the subject a few days ago The sixty Chinese refugees who have been detained158 words
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Article205 1908-06-05 577 When spoken to at Colombo by a Press representative, Sir Robert Hart was willing to be interviewed, but begged that great care should be used with his name, adding I speak to you as a member of the public. I am on one year’s sick205 words
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Article344 1908-06-05 578 .S'J/y/ > </ 6y Heuter.) A (Jotton Operator Indicted for Conspiracy. London, 31st Miv. A telegram from New York s'ates th it Theodore Prine, a cotton operator, hds, with tw> former Government S atist icians, Loen indicted for conspiracy by which he made JCIoJ.OOO through securing advance(.S'J/y/ //*></ 6y Heuter.) - 344 words
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Article135 1908-06-05 578 (Supplied bt/ Heuter.) The Scott-Moncriefl* Murder. London. 31s', M i.y. —A telegram from Cairo stat ‘8 ilia’ th trial of those who were connected with the murder of Mr. Scot.tMoncrieff, D'puty Inspector of the Blue Nile, who wis assassinated near Messalamie at the beginning of last month, has(Supplied bt/ Heuter.) - 135 words
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Article50 1908-06-05 578 (Xiipi lie/d by lleufer.) A Transference of Duties. London, June.—The report of the Inter-departmental Conference, which has just been issued, practically abolishes coastguard stations and recommends the transference of their revenues and duties from the Board of Customs to the life-saving duties of Ihe Boaid vt 11 ado(Xiipi lie/d by lleufer.) - 50 words
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Article86 1908-06-05 578 (Supplied bij iieuler A Warm Welcome Io Turkish Warships. London, Ist .June—The Turkish warships which have arrived at Sarnos received a fusillade. Thev replied with blank cartridges whereupon the firing ceased. Samos, an island in the Greek Archipelago, is a self-governing principality under the suzerainty of the Porte, and• (Supplied bij iieuler ) - 86 words
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Article72 1908-06-05 578 (Bapplied bij Reuter.) Tariff Passed by the Senate. London, 31st May. —A telegram from Melbourne states that the Senate has passed the tariff practically unamended. [The new tariff follows Mr. Deakin's policy declared at the Imperial Conference. The underlying purpose is to furnish an instrument which will encourage the(Bapplied bij Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article60 1908-06-05 578 (Supplied by Ileuter.) Their Swedish Majesties in Berlin. London, Ist June.—The Kaiser and King Oscir II of Sweden exchanged the most cordial toasts at a banquet given yesterday at Berlin, where Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden are at present on a visit. I'he Kai?er,(Supplied by Ileuter.) - 60 words
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Article747 1908-06-05 578 The extraordinary success achieved by the Ceylon Rubber Exhibition of 1906 has led to the organisation by an influential Committee of the Rubber and Allied Trades’ Exhibition which, as most of our readers aie aware, will be held at Olympia in September next. It was at first747 words
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Article777 1908-06-05 579 the assizes. (Before M'- Mice BradMV > irandulent Possession of Counterfeit King’s Coin etc. v-terday afternoon the hearing of this resumed. Lim Tram a Chinaman, korrnd with (1) fraudulent possesKing's coin, and (2) Session of instruments for counterfeiting King’s coin. Futn Police Constable No. 321 and 2 Police777 words
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Article852 1908-06-05 579 (Before Mr. Scott.) Three men—a Chinaman and two Klings —were this morning charged—No. 1 with overcrowding fowls in two baskets and Nos. 2 and 3 with working a bullock while it was in an unfit state. They pleaded guilty to the charges and were fined $5 each.852 words
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Advertisement94 1908-06-05 579 An Australian Commercial Traveller’s Story. It is the commercial traveller who finds the many changes of climate and water trying. Mr Chas. G. Chapman, who represents a large Brisbane concern, had been troubled for years with chronic diarrhcea* On one of his trips a fellow traveller recommended Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera94 words
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1238 1908-06-05 580 CLOSING OF 'J HE 1)1 VANS IN HONG KONG. Secretary ol Slab's Instructions. At. the meeting of i he Hongkong Legislative Cornell ou the 14‘h uh., the Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart. pursuant to notice, asked the following qirnsti ms 1. Is it true that1,238 words
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Article608 1908-06-05 580 Tup financial cri-is which has been hover :n- over our heads for the past ten months sjust beginning to make inelf keenly f e t in the commercial world in these parts The cause—and only one—must beattrn buted to no other agency than the slumpin the metal608 words
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Advertisement39 1908-06-05 580 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This remedy has been in us« for over thirty years and has proved itself to be t e most successful remedy yet discovered for bowel complaints. The George lown LM peusary, Wholesale Agents.39 words
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1208 1908-06-05 581 1882-1907. fly Southern Cross J fContinued from 23rd May.) rith 1889, saw the arrival of three No, ±X for >1« S '“W jre fortB a re t of t bis month the Pontianak <®‘ he ‘Zl tbe noteworthy feat of crossing rti barjunng the N.1,208 words
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1642 1908-06-05 581 REPORT FOR 1907. (Continued from page 573.) Electric Tramways. loe total length of mileage was not increased during the year and remained at 11 ■ni.es, ot which the 2* miles from the Jetty to the Gaol is double track. 7 2,333,322 passengers were carried at1,642 words
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Article92 1908-06-05 582 (Supplied by lieuter Shadowed in New York. London, Ist June.—The New York papers say that British detectives are shadowing the Indian revolutionaries in New York, several of whom are in close touch with the Clan Nagael and other Irish societies. [A New York paper says the bombs discovered(Supplied by lieuter ) - 92 words
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Article117 1908-06-05 582 (Supplied by Reuter.) Seriously 111. London, Ist June.—General Sir Red vers Buller, who has not been in good health, has developed serious symptoms which are occasioning grave anxiety. [General the Rt. Hon. Sir R. H. Buller was born in 1839 and entered the army in 1858. He(Supplied by Reuter.) - 117 words
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Article144 1908-06-05 582 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Warning Against Intemperance. London, 2nd June —The Duma Cotn mission on the drink question has reported in favour of removing the Imperial Eagle from Vodka bottles and substituting in it ß stead the skull and crossbones as a warning against excess. More Executions. London, 2nd(Supplied by Reuter.) - 144 words
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Article44 1908-06-05 582 (Supplied by Reuter.) M. Stein heil Strangled by Burglars. London, Ist June.—The well-known French portrait painter, M. Steinheil, and his mother-in-law were strangled by burglars at Paris. His wife was gagged but not seriously injured. Three men and a woman were the assailants.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article236 1908-06-05 582 (Supplied by Reuter.) No Settlement Yet. London. 2nd June.—Mr J. A. Pease, the Liberal Whip, replying in the House of Commons to Lord Ronaldshay, Conservative Member for Hornsey, said that China has not yet accepted the demarcation of the Chino-Burmese frontier known as Scott's Line. Negociations have(Supplied by Reuter.) - 236 words
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Article889 1908-06-05 583 af thp serious financial de--10 „7 «causing grave anxiety in P* 88 0 circles is to repeat the obvious, b08 nresent crisis is perhaps the for b 'J t the Straits Settlements has worst tha A combination of avoidable, others arcumdanc COlltr ibuted to bring present state889 words
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Article219 1908-06-05 583 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The Entry List for the Julv Lawn Tennis Tournament is now open. Entries will close on Saturday, 27th instant, at 7 p.m. Play will commence on Monday, 6th July. The usual events are included, viz.:— 1. The Championship. 2. Single Handicap. 3. Double Handicap.219 words
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Article1259 1908-06-05 583 MEETING OF THE CHINESE TRADERS OF PENANG. A meeting of tbe Chinese Traders of Penauy was held at tbe Cniuese Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock to consider what means shall be adopted to prevent a financial crisis owing to the present serious depression of1,259 words
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Article102 1908-06-05 584 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Ju4 ce Braddell.) ulpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder. On 'I ue-dav atiemoon the hearing wax icauu.el of ihe case in which lee Kau 80, a Chinaman, stood charg'd will) culpable homicide not mounting to murder bv causing the death of a compatriot named102 words
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Article445 1908-06-05 584 Before Mr Hamilton Kehr Singh and Harnam Singh, Sikh constables Nos. 227 and 73, were charged on Tuesday last—the former with (1) dis obedience of orders by refusing to go on duty at 2 a m. on the 30th ult., (2) being absent from beat from 10445 words
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Article579 1908-06-05 584 (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, 2nd June. The s s. Sree Bangka arrived h-re safely on Sunday. The ehinchew reports that owing to rough weather the vessel had t 0 seek shelter behind some islands. Tfip Sree Bangka is a staunch little craft and the579 words
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Article863 1908-06-05 585 Crescents vs. Government Service. 1 4 F oa f of the Government Servants fcX afternoon puts them clean out oa lue for the championship They fth X“l 'utjlayed byLhe Crescents 'Tai bough they managed to keep then i intact m the first half, had to put up two863 words
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283 1908-06-05 585 The following information regarding tin and rubber compan'es in Malaya is given in the London China Express of the 15th ultimo:— Kinta Tin. April return: 440 piculs (26 tons) tin produced, valued at J 217,500, equal to, approximately, «£2,042. Pusins Lama Tin April returns:283 words
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1407 1908-06-05 585 Following, is the text of Sir Frank Swettenham s letter to the Time» on the subject of the suppression of opium-smoking in the Crown Colonies, a summary of which was wired out by Reuter some three weeks ago:— TO THE EDITOR GF THE “TIMES.”1,407 words
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Article554 1908-06-05 586 (From a Correspondent.) In 189') an Asylum for the Insane was started in Canton on a site given by Dr. John G. Kerr, for many years a devoted mec al missionary in Canton, a city in which a medical mission has been at work for seventy554 words
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865 1908-06-05 586 Mr Robert Laidlaw, M. P. for Renfrew, shire, whose visit to the Straits and the Federated Malay States a few months ago will be remembered by our readers, wrote to the Westminster Gazette from the House of Commons on the 7th865 words
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Article406 1908-06-05 587 A short time ago we mentioned that the lessee of the Selangor State Farm was losing at the rate of $46,000 a month, says the Perak Pioneer. This statement was soon afterwards followed by a notification issued by the Selangor Government, inviting fresh tenders for the General406 words
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601 1908-06-05 587 Mr. Khoo Sian Tan vs. the Straits Government. It will be remembered that we reported some time ago, that Mr. Khoo Sian Tan had instituted an action against the Straits Government in connection with the letting of the Johore Opium and Spirit Farm601 words
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Article211 1908-06-05 587 (Supplied l>y lleuter A 100 to 1 Chance. L mdon, 4‘h June. The following is the result of the race for the Derby, which was run at Epsom yesterday Ihe Derbv Stakes of 6500 sovs. by subscription of 50 sovs each for entire colts and fillies foaled in(Supplied l>y lleuter ) - 211 words
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Article78 1908-06-05 587 {Supplied by Reuter.) Chinese Immigration. London, 3rd June. The Times correspondent at Vancouver spates that the Chinese Board of Trade has wired to the Hongkong guilds requesting them to end the rush of Chinese into British Columbia. Ihe Board is also distributing circulars in the treaty ports of{Supplied by Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article66 1908-06-05 587 (Supplied bi/ Reuter Agreement between England and the United states. London, 4th June —Mr. Sydney Buxton. Postmaster General, stated in the House of Commons yesterday that he had received a telegram from Mr. George von L. Meyer, Postmaster General of the United States, accepting the proposal of Mr.(Supplied bi/ Reuter ) - 66 words
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Article102 1908-06-05 587 {Supplied by Reuler.) The Porte and Athens. London, 3rd June. —In view of the recent outrage in Macedonia the Porte has addressed a fresh complaint to Athens urging the most efficacious measures to prevent Greek bands from crossing the frontier and drawing attention to the activity of Greek officers{Supplied by Reuler.) - 102 words
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Article86 1908-06-05 588 (Supplied by Reuter Dinizulu’s Salary. London, 2 id June In the House of Commons yesterday Colonel Seely, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, announced that Lord Crewe, Colonial Secretary, had cabled to Sir Matthew Nathan, Governor of Natal, expressing his great regret that the Natal Ministry had stopped(Supplied by Reuter ) - 86 words
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Article62 1908-06-05 588 ({Supplied by Reuter.) The Finance Bill. London, 3rd June.—The Finance Bill paused its second reading in the House of Commons yesterday. The amendment of Mr. G. A. Hardy, Liberal Member for Stowmarket, that in view of the growing liabilities of the nation no attempt has been made to({Supplied by Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article33 1908-06-05 588 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Pensions Bill. Loudon, 4tb June. —A telegram from Melbourne states that the Commonwealth Pensions Bill provides for the pensioning of persons over sixteen (sixty?) who are permanently incapacitated.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article49 1908-06-05 588 (Sup/died bi/ Reuter.) The Porte Enjoins Repressive Measures. London, 4 h June.—Consequent on the complaint of the Persian Ambassador of the serioui incursion into Persian territory in the Urmiah region and devastations by Kurds, the Porte has telegraphed to the military authorities enjoining repressive measures.– ♦ (Sup/died bi/ Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article117 1908-06-05 588 (Supplied by Reuter Kaiser Receives Chinese Statesman. London, 2nd June. —A telegram from Berlin states that the Kaiser has received in audience Yu Shih-Mei, the ex President of the Board of Communications. Says Monday’s Times of Malaya Two more Chinese gentlemen on Sunday parted with their towcbangs, which were(Supplied by Reuter ) - 117 words
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Article120 1908-06-05 588 I’bnano, 4th Junk. (By courtety oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ~.2/3}| months’ sight Bank ..2 4 f \r 3 Credit 3 Documentary ...2/4 J Calcutta. Demand Bamt Its 1/4$ 3 davs* sigh? Private 17o$ Bombay. Bunk 174$ Moul mem, Demand Bank 173$ 3 davs’ sight Privat* 175$120 words
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Article176 1908-06-05 588 Gold leaf $65.40 B. I*eppor(W.Coast 3Hw.soz 1 nostock White Pepper $l6 sales Trang Pepper 10 75 sales Cloven (picked) 31.— buyers Mace 70. sellers Mace Picking* 55. buyers Nutmegs libs 18 to 19 sales No. 1 6.30 sales 811*511 < 2 no stock Banket 3.70 sellers I'apioca Flour 1.80176 words
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562 1908-06-05 588 The Second Mate’s Story. The R'jah of Sarawak is one of the best known steamers sailing out of the port of Singapore, and, as almost goes without saying, for her name tells as much, her cruise is to that portion of Borneo where562 words
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Obituary139 1908-06-05 588 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Sit* Redvers Buller. London, 3rd June—The death is announced of General the Rt. Hon. Sir Redveri Henry Holler. General Botha's Condolences. London, 4’hJune—General Louis Botha. Prime Minister of the Transvaal, has cabled his condolences to the family of Sir Redvers Buller, for whom, he said, he139 words
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