The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 25 June 1909

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    21 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 7. Penang, Friday, 25th June, 1909. No. 25.
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      275 1 I I 'z///////^^^^ z z z zzzz zzzz zzzzz zzzzzz zzz zzzzzzzz/zz/zzzzz/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz^z CONTENTS. >— Leaders page. Sports (Coni): page. Real Life ...671 League Footbill; PV 8 C vs. P.F S. 671 I Tamil Immigration 675 C R C. vs. A.C.8.... 691 5 The Woodburn Incident 68) s X I. vs.
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      163 2 SmSrA fri t /3 i e i i ST Bl A ITS ECHO 1 MAIL EDITION. j 1 t jquMww r| Published the day prior to the departure of each mail > for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well
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    REAL LIFE.
    846 671 The Jena Professor of Philosophy who was awarded the Nobel prize for Literature this year says that civilization does not correspond to the demands of the spiritual life, but is mainly in conflict with it. Mere bustling routine preponderates. Men struggle and boast and strive to outdo one
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    League Football.
    735 671 I’ V. 8. C. vs. P. F. S. The grand fight put up by the Free School in the League match against the Volunteers on ti e Esplanade yesterday afternoon wjs good value for a draw. It was unfortunate that hands should Lave been given against the Scholars
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      93 671 osr- J -t ch i it# d V; < dally («W Hnnd»y..l *T Ihß CRITERION PPESS, Ltd., Sp j£C—232, Beach Street, Penang price 594 rtor annum 3*11,1 LOW 1 OUTSTATIONS roatane Kxtra. Mtl j, IIHTION (Cost Kree) Jl6 UAKLK ADDKKSS Fclw —Penary.” U lephon> ?i<». H 43 i «.-All bwiaew
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      74 671 Aii American Newspaper Man Recommends a Well Known Remedy. Not long since the following editorial ap: cared in the Centertown, Missouri, U. 8. A Leader: "The editor knows by personal experience that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Di rrrhoei Remedy will cure diarrhoea, and we have heard like testimonials from other
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    P. C. C.
    303 672 Bowls Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Single Handicap Henderson (4*3) beat Owen (4-2) by 21—14; Houston (4*3) beat Goldie —3) by 21—11; Pentney (4-6) beat Dunn (—2) by 21—17. The maxim gun for the Penang Volunteer Corps, which was sent from Singapore
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    The F.M.S. Dinner.
    3302 672 Mr. Osborne’s Speech. Following is the L. C Express s verbatim report of Mr. F. Douglas Osborne’s speech at the F.M-S. dinner, of which the Echo had a condensation: Mr. Chairman and gentlemen,—Since I had the pleasure of attending a few years ago the first of this
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    Chess.
    317 673 The Forsyth Notation. When the promised selection of games is sent to the Echo, they will be published in what is called the Forsyth Notation, a very quick and simple way of noting any position on the board at any time. It has been kindly explained to the Echo,
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    A Foreign Firm's Claim.
    1230 674 Result of Penang Transactions. The Singapore Free Press of 16th inst. reports: Before Sir William Hyndman-Jones, the Chief Justice, in the Supreme Court, yesterday, the case of Messrs. Rautenberg, Schmidt and Co. vs. 8. M. Saiboo Maric.w was commenced. Mr. C. I. Carver appeared for the
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    The New Adviser.
    68 674 (Echo Special.) “Malay Mail’s» intelligent Anticipation. Kuala Lumpur, 18th Malay Mail announces that M r w' G. Maxwell, Solicitor-General S T will be appointed to Kedah, M r J s’ Mason, State Treasurer, Taiuin» Kelantan, and Mr. W. L. C onla’ Tnngganu. It is understood that the
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    Taft’s Proposed Tax.
    47 674 (Supplied by Reuter.) Estimated to Yield £5,000. London, 18th June.--President Taft’s proposed tax on corporations amounts to 2% on their net income. It is estimated that this will yield a sum of £5,000,000 and will necessitate Federal supervision of the annual accounts of corporations.
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    Lieutenant Woods.
    33 674 (Supplied by Reuter.) Appeal Dismissed. London, 18th June.—The appeal of exLieutenant Woods, of the Grenadier Guards, against the War Office’s decision calling upon him to resign his commission has been dismissed.
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    The Liberal Revolt.
    100 674 (Supplied by Reuter Members Disclaim Opposition. London, 18th June- —The Liberal cave of the 16th instant has apparently collapsedThe Members have issued a statement disclaiming opposition to the Government. They stated that they merely wished to prevent, friction and discontent The Daily News says that Mr. Asquith
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    German Financial Proposals.
    70 674 (Supplied by Reuter.) Buelow’s Threat to Resign. London, 17th June-The Ke,c J’ B ]S<win begun the debate on the rmaucia proposals. Prince von Buelow, Chancellor, insisted that a tion of the new taxes should be succegilo n propertied classes, adhered to duties, and threatened to r,s u
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    Racing at Home.
    31 675 (SBrP S 6.7 .scot Gold Clip" Resultiq h Tune—Following 18 10 L Hie race for the Ascot Gold Cup. T^ ltof (1) Bombs. (2) Santo Strato. (3) Siberia.
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    The Russian Navy.
    23 675 (Supplied by Reuter.) Four Dreadnoughts Laid Down. 17. L Juno—Four 23,000 tons £«bt. ««re laid down at St. Petersburg yesterday.
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    The Meeting of Emperors.
    459 675 (Supplied by Reuter.) And the Grouping of Powers, London, 17tb June.-The German Press declares that the meeting of the I sar and Kalger William will not modify the grouping of Powers but it proves that international tension is past. Germany has no longer any need to
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    TAMIL IMMIGRATION.
    1702 675 The Eeho on the 15th inst. had a long letter from a planter dealing with this subject, and incidentally making statements that we thought the Superintendent of Tamil Immigration might wish to answer. We deferred comment accordingly. This is the 19th, and apparently the statements of Mr. Harrop
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    Chess.
    340 676 The Forsyth Notation. An esteemed chess correspondent says we should put a stroke to maik the end of every line, in the Forsyth notation, thus 5 n n 1/1 P 1 B 1 p Q 1/3 P &c. instead of snn2Plßl p Q 4 P &c. It seems to
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    P. C. C.
    71 676 Bowls Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played yesterday Mix«d Double Handicap: Mrs. Sproule and W. S. Dunn beat Mr. and Mrs. D. Daniel by 21—14 Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis beat Miss Taylor and W. S. Lecky by 22—7. Mr. W. J. F. Williamson, Financial
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    Kedah Notes.
    510 676 departure of MR IIAEr Alor Star, J UDe I he Seagull.” The Seagull brought with her on <?.. last the Hon. R N. Bland and JD dish. The Resident Councillor naid to the Sultan and then left the for Penang. It is iu raoU red in Ked.k .i
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    HIS BROTHER’S KEEPER.
    3046 677  -  [All Rights Reserved BY GWENDOLEN PRYCE, eve the mountainous 10 a "“fed heather and bilberry bush, K 1 of scree and boulder which inthe >i«P bt aD( j there, and the fierce “'712 above, might all have I raualiy barren of life and moveb2“l thick set, black
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    Training Notes.
    652 678 [By "Galloway” f or the Belo 1 Training for the Meeting commenced on the month, ami k, now in f u |l swiu track proper wis not open until tin. M The griffins on the whole aneeir uk. very even lot, but several are stil| P in ward
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      45 678 A Remedy that Never Fails. X matter h <w severe an attack of diar- t may be, Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera a. J D arrhcei Remedy never fails to give ie: f. You c ..unot afford to be without it. TLe George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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    Kemaman Ltd.
    467 679 Concession Granted by Sulfa» ot Tringganu. Thi. company, registered in Singapore on u lb 8 last takes over concessions «ranted Sultan of Tring«anu to Messis. E. b? b la A N Dutnaresq, and D- P MacSu i'ote Nengkuang and Tabak dis- Af Tringganu of the exclusive mining, ,nt
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    Straits Trading Co, Ltd
    374 679 -S. F. P. The following i-i ti.n report for the half year ended 31st March, 1909. being the second half of the business year 1908/1909. After writing i,ff deprecution and making provision for bad and doubtful debts, the net pr< frs amount to 8532,36 ■64 which,
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    Penang Exports for Fortnight Ending 15th June, 1909.
    204 679 To United Kingdom. To U. S. A. To Continent. m Black White Pepper. Copra. -S Tapioca. Pepper. Th ioca. Date. Steamer. Tin. T,u T,u Other N. Cont. Marseilles. Other Other Pearl. ‘“S Flour. Flake. Pearl. S Cent. S. Cont. N. Cent. June
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      73 679 An American Newspaper Man Recommends a Well Known Remedy. Not long since the following editorial appeared in the Centertown, Missouri, U. S. A Leader: “The editor knows by personal experience that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Di irrhoea Remedy will cure dianhoei, and we have beard like testimonials from other reliable
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      53 679 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 and Diarrhoea Remedy will allay the pain. Try it once and be convinced. The George Town
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    The Meeting of Emperors.
    245 680 (Supplied by Reuter.) British Vessel Fired At. London. 18th Juno. —The Russian warships which were guarding the Russo-Ger-man emperors at their meeting place, fired a blank and then two shots at the Newcastle steamer Woodburn which was passing, damaging the boiler and wounding a stoker. The
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    The Liberal Revolt.
    71 680 (Supplied by Reuter Further Details. London, 18th June —Mr. H. H. Asquith, the Premier, invited the Liberal members who had pledged themselves to resist the Land Tax, to a meeting and asked them to state their objections. Twenty five out of the thirty members attended. The proceedings
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    The Russian Navy.
    92 680 (Supplied by Reuter British Designed Dreadnoughts. London, 18th June-A telegram from Viborg states that the materials of the four Russian Dreadnoughts which are being laid down by the Government will be Russian, but the designs and supervision will be British. The Times of Ceylon believes that Mr.
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    THE "WOODBURN" INCIDENT.
    586 680 We think with trembling of all the noisy exclamations our Home-staying confreres must be making about it. It is one more opportunity for hysteria, for hot-headed threats, for uncivilized and un-Christian utterances, and we shall be surprised if the Mail papers do not prove that full disadvantage
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    Legislative Council.
    494 680 Short Meeting I The business for which I Councd was called together on S I was despatched in less than fifteen Bi I His Excellency the Governor (Sir Jot. I Anderson, k. c. m o I there were also present:-the Officer Com. I manding the I roops. Major-General
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    St. Xavier’s Institution.
    2124 681 i Prize Distribution. Annual ‘H™ I)jtrbuion at Sr. T», A i X‘o,.kp!ae.|...t Sanni.,, .a o ry quietly. Ar uwe o crock "be I’r.n ary Department received iMM‘° respective classes Jho >" ei 'Ctoberclasfesmet in the larqe bov«o f beD X huiJdiDg. There were prel‘“TptXd F.tberMeneuvrier.VG. ett Rev
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    Straits Education Report.
    2738 682 The annual report of Mr. J. B. Elcum, Director of E iucatioL, wu laid on the lab e o f the Legislative Council on Fiiday. E<iucition cost the Colony 3366,526 during the year, 332,000 being for special building grants in Penang. 20,54) pupils attended the English Schools,
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      71 682 Colic and Diarrhoea Cured. After an hour’s suffering from cramp colic or diarrhoea., the best remedy obtainable can not give relief too quickly. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea. Remedy is the best medicine in use for these ills. It always gives prompt relief even in the most severe and dangerous
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    Cricket Tournament.
    740 683 P. C. C. vs. P. R. c. This is the tale of the Cricket Tournament match between the two resident Clubs which was played on tbe Esplanade last Saturday afternoon. The P. C. C. had a strong tail. After eight wickets had fallen for 96 runs they closed
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    The Kaiser.
    23 684 (Supplied by Reuter Homeward Bound. London, 19 h June. —The Kaiser has sailed for home after his meeting with the Tsar.
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    Naval Superiority.
    69 684 (Supplied by Reuter.) First Lord Maintains Its Necessity. London, 19th June.—Mr. Reginald Me Kenna, First Lord of the Admiralty, speaking at Middleton, Lancashire, said that a naval superiority was necessary in order to prevent an invasion. The Government’s attempts to initiate a reduction of armaments resulted in an
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    The Territorial Army.
    64 684 (Supplied by Reuter.) Colours Presented by the King. London, 20th June. —At Windsor His Majesty the King presented the colours to the 103 units of the territorial army, each unit having 75 per cent, of its establishment. It was a most brilliant function, the members of the
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    Collision off Dungeness.
    110 684 (Supplied by Reuter.) When Sapphos Meet. London, 21st June.—The third class cruiser Sappho collided with a Wilson liner off Dungeness in a fog. She was badly damaged amidships and was only kept afloat with the utmost difficulty by means of collision mats ana the most powerful pump.
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    Cholera.
    26 684 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fifty-three Deaths at St. Petersburg. London, 21st June.—Cholera is increasing at St. Petersburg. Fifty-three cases and ten deaths were reported on Saturday.
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    The “Woodburn” Incident.
    39 684 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Admiralty’s Statement London, 21st Juno.-Tbe R us ,j.„ ■‘■‘«..s T m- London, 20th June.— The Tear ha.-J 200 roubles to the stoker of the HwZ! who is now in hospital at Viborg.
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    The Chinese Loan.
    40 684 (Supplied by Reuter.) Germany’s Friendly Reply. London, 21st June.—A telegram from Washington states that it is understood that Germany’s reply to the French and British protest against American intervention in the Chinese loan is of the friendliest.
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    A Sensational Murder.
    229 684 (Supplied by Reuter.) American Girl’s Body Found in a Chinese Lodging House. London, 21st June.—New York is thrilled by the discovery in a trunk in a Chinese lodging house of the body of a granddaughter of General Franzsigel. She was murdered by a Chinaman who afterwards fled.
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      72 684 An American Newspaper Man Recommends a Well Known Remedy. Not long since the following editorial appeared in the Centertown, Missouri, U. S. A Leader: The editor knows by personal experience that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will cure diarrhoea, and we have heard like testimonials from other reliable people
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      51 684 Pain in the Stomach. It is most annoying, as well as di g able, to be troubled with pains io acb, and there is no need of it, for of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera an Try it rhcea Remedy will allay the P al once and be convinced. Ike GeorgG Dispensary,
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    STRAITS CHISESE AND HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.
    1599 685 n» Ftho has pleasure in announcing Chinese are taking a syni- interest in the Hongkong L inScaenie. At Penang, in partiChinese philanthropists "ft’A warm side ”to the cause of on have already promised hand- donations, and it is considered a Sy that the local kongM
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      71 685 Colic and Diarrhoea Cured. After an hour’s suffering from cramp colic or diarrbcei. the best remedy obtainable can not give relief too quickly. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrbcei Remedy is the best medicine in use fur these ills. It always gives prompt relief even in the most severe and dangerous
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    Lim Chee Saing's Case.
    460 686 A LADY IN IT. Hearing Fixed for Friday. Soon after Mr. Nunn took his s >at this morning, Mr. Samuel, of the firm of Messrs. Presgrave and Matthews, mentioned the case of Lim Chee Saing, who is charged, as the readers of the Echo are aware,
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    An Angry Lady.
    354 686 —II. I Gives a Policeman Thick Ear. Reports have, from time to time, appeared in the Echo, concerning the circumstances under which Nem Bee, a Malay woman who lived iu Perak Road, met her dea’h. It will be remembered that zXisha, who is said to be of
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    Sane, but Acts Madly.
    410 686 A Threatening Malay. On the 14th inst., Inspector O’Neill charged a Malay, Pachee bin Mahomed, with attempting to cause hurt. He mentioned to the Court that the accused madly threatened to cut people with a knife; that he had hoard from the relatives of the accused
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    Training Notes.
    870 686 Llsy Galloway” n. I There was a fair number f he fcho I the course this morning m Bp CUlOri ’i| noticed Mr. O. R r T amoo 8 -I known and deservedly-poplW I The° W S 7 Ot BnCe «a N N fhe Selangor candidates I Hawley’s
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    F. M. S. Rubber Exports.
    164 687 Figures for First Five Months. The comparative statement of cultivated rubber exported from the Federated Malay Bitw during the years 19 J 9 and 1998 gives the following statistics CM bD 2* m x oi .55-3« <- c-s co SL P CIO 5 JcS mh
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    F.M.S. Tin Returns.
    71 687 Total Export to Date. lb fir StX f 1113 to J al tin ex P°r* s from r k 1 ’-.m The p a han, a Export. p. Mull tur tbe five months 1 W The dil 3, ,ncrGaSG of pikui 8 «89.865.77, an over last yaa
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    Tongkah Topics.
    435 687 (From Our Own CorreqmnUent June 21st. In Australia. ■Mi. VV il. Munroe, lately of Messrs. McAlister Co., Tongkab, is now in Australia. Address to Siam’s King. W ith refereuca to the presentation of an illuminated address enclosed iu a silver casket to His Majesty, the King of Siam,
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    De Gustibus.
    619 687 Malkor’s Everyday Cookery Book. This book, prepared tor the Straits Settlements aud F. M. S. by Mrs. Walker of Ipoh, has reached us for review. The author has sixteen years experience of this put of the world, and before long was obliged to note the fact that the
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      73 687 An American Newspaper Man Recommends a Well Known Remedy. Not long since the following editorial appeared in the Centertown, Missouri, U S. A Leader: “The editor knows by personal experience that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diirrbcei Remedy will cure diinl.cei, and we have heard like testimonials Hom other reliable people
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      TAMIL IMMIGRATION.
      371 688 To tub Editor or the Straits Ecna Bir, Ar Agents of the Malay Peninsular Agricultural Association and financial agents for the purpose of obtaining Tamil labour through the Immigration department for a large majority of the estates in the Colony and the Federated Malay States we desire to
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    To Buy Britain a Balloon.
    79 688 (Su; plied by Reuter.) Newspaper Fund Started. London, 21st June. —The’Jfcrniwgr Pest has received a donation of .£2,000 with which to ojei a fund for the piesaatatioa to the Niiion of the dnigib'e billcon that can be purchaM-d abroad. It is now appealing for X
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    America and Chinese Finances.
    239 688 (Suppli (I by Dealer Great Britain I’roposcs Arrangement. London, 21st June.—The Washington Post says that Great Britain’s tepiy to America with regard to the Szechwan loan suggested that the American Financial Syndicate shou’d arrange matters with the English and other foreign banks interested, instead of re-opening
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    Doubling Suez Canal.
    49 688 (Supplied by Reuter) Intelligent Anticipation? London, 21st June.—The Daily Mail reports that the Suez Canal Company is in negotiation with the Egyptian Government for the prolongation of their concession, and that it proposes to increase its capital in order to construct a second and parallel canal.
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    The Sultan.
    31 688 (Supp'icd by Reuter) To Visit His Colleague?. London, 2lstJune—The Standard says that the Sultan will tour the European Courts in the autumn, arriving in England early i i D-’cembar.
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    British Taxation.
    82 688 (8 ipplied by Reiper.) Parliament Busy With Finance Bill. London, 22 id Juno —The House of Commons has gene in»o Committee on the France Bill, which consists of 74 clauses. The amendments proposed c tver 138 pages. As no ‘‘guillotine” reso’ution has been pissed, do limit can be
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    Bis Naval Review
    39 688 Bis Naval R e v iew (3upplied I,j u By King Next Month. London, June 22—Thpir. the m ssn <] Fleet at Co» e 8 on tb’’i '7? 11,8 Majesty !>,, «pm«ed a «j. b H ...ernbers of P„ liament be
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    Tsar to Visit England.
    23 688 (Supplied by Reuter In August. London. June 22,-Tbe Tsar i. eip€cted to visit England on August Ist W —w-v
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    What Lloyd-George Missed.
    45 688 (Supplied by Reuter A Tax on Radium. London, 22 ad June.—Lord Iveagh an«ounces that Sir Ernest Cassel has ordered seven-and-a-half grammes of radium from the British metaliferous mines iu Cornwall for the Ridium Institute. The price works out at .£114,000 per ounce.
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    THAT ANGRY LADY.
    1311 688 On the 7th inst. the Ech reported that “Aisha, an Arab woman,” had been provisionally charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Nem Bee, a Malay woman.” Nem bee died, according to the medical evidence recorded at the time, of antemia, ar.d the Police admitted that they
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    38 688 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) v Famous Jurist. London, 21st June.—Frederick de Martens, the famous Russian jurist and authority on international law, has died at the age of 64. He was on a journey to Livonia at the time.
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    District Hospital Coffin Fund.
    33 689 The following doia’iois 1 are been paid to the Treasury to the credit of the above Fund Kboo Kongsi $l5O Chi ah $l5O Yeoh SWO Lim 50 Total $450
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    P. C. C.
    510 689 Bowls Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played on Monday and yesterday Championship Dunn beat Rue bv 21 11 Goldie beat Houston by 21—12. Single Handicip Daniel beat Bucket by 21-14. 11,1 1 JE3» We are authorised to state that there is no truth in
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    Selangor Holes.
    1266 690 (From Oar Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Monday. Marking Time Till— I am afraid that it is some time since that I wrote, but, to tell the truth, we have been having a verv Quiet spell after our fierce outburst of festivity on Empire Day, which, perhaps you may
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    Perak Paragrams.
    531 690 (r o m Our Own C<,rr eil n M Tl ‘pin?, 220 d J UM More Enteric. After a brief lull anolher fever was admitted into hosnihil 1..*! which, shows that the disease h s i? 1. iu the town. The Doctor, av’r k 's present epidemic is
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    League Football.
    612 691 C R Recreation Club and the met in their League W C1 h Esplanade vesterday afternoon concourse of spectators, row W °"*Eb the match was great y n “’Ao Ueationists who completely ‘‘'Tjtbe.r opponents and won by no “"’’fisereo goals to nil. Keat Guan. *l b R C
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    The Johore Piracy.
    792 691 Further Enquiry into Charge Against Five Chinese. The preliminary enquiry into the Johore piracy and murder was resumed in the second magistrate’s court, at Singapore, on Friday, Mr. Hastings Rhodes, the deputy public prosecutor, conducting the case for the Crown, The five accused appeared as stoical and
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    Destructive Fire.
    30 691 (Echo Special.) Largo Population Homeless. Grit, 23rd June.—The village of Klian Intan in Rahman was completely burnt out yesterday and a large population is rendered homeless and foodless.
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    White Australia.
    77 691 (Supplied by Reuter.) President of the Chinese Merchants’ Society’s Plain Speaking. London, 22nd June—The President of the Chinese Merchants’ Society, speaking at Sydney, said that if Australia adopted sweeping and indiscriminate legislation it would be difficult to establish commercial relations with China. Tho Chines.) acquiesced to a White
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    Aeronautics.
    85 691 (Supplied by Reuter.) Haldane’s Hint. London, 22nd June.—Mr. R. B. Haldane, Secretary for War, has informed the Morning Post that the gift of an airship would be most, acceptable by the War Office. Paris to London. Mr. A. P. DuCros, Conservative Member for Hastings, writes to tho Daily Mail
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    The New York Murder.
    62 691 (Supplied by Reuter.) I' Crime Ascribed to Jealonsy. London, 22 nd June.—Leon Ling, the Chinaman who murdered General Franzsigel s granddaughter, is the owner of several shops. Ho wiu ai rested at Schenectady. Ihe Police ascribe the murder to jealousy aiising out of the girl’s relations
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    The Queen of Spain.
    24 692 (Supplied by Renter.) A Daughter. London, 23 d June. —The Q icon of Spam has given birth to a daughter.
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    Germany’s Financial Reforms.
    56 692 (Supplied by Reuter.) Buelow’s Difficult Position. London, 23rd June. —The Finance Committee of the Reichstag has again rejected the modified Death Duties’ Bill, which forms a part of the Government’s modified taxation proposals. The Conservatives, Clericals and Poles opposed the Bill. ’The position of Prince von Buelow,
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    The U. S. and the Chinese Loan.
    65 692 (Supplied by Reuter.) British Do Not Object to America Participating. London, 23rd June.—Reuter learns that America has intimated that, provided American interests are safeguarded, she will waive the protest to Peking. It is understood that she has been informed that so far as
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    The Powers and Crete.
    62 692 (Supplied by Reuter.) Troops to be Withdrawn in July. London, 23rd June. —Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, speaking in the House of Common!, said that the Powers proposed to withdraw the troops from Crete in July but will retain the guard ships in Cretan waters to
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    Anglo-Russian Relations.
    168 692 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Premier Welcomes Members of the Duma. London, 23rd June. —A large puty of members of the Duma who are visiting England lunched in the House of Commons yesterday. Mr. Aqnitb, the Premier, in welcoming them, said that tbo frigidity and suspicion which wore formerly
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    PRESS AND PENANG PUBLIC.
    538 692 ——o As a general principle, we are prepared to listen tolerantly to those who entertain the opinion that the Press is, on the whole, a nuisance. We have a sympathy for their point of view which we feel obliged to conceal. But since the Prince of
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    Burglar and Plucky Householder.
    1056 692 Burglar and P luc k y Householder. Struggle in a Penan? Bedroom. Captured Wowie4 morning. The burglar, «bo ia descrill?" a short, thick set Malay. appearances a syce out of work-enteJt .iZ house by the bathroom window on the Mt which communicates with the bedroom oa a pied by Mr.
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    "Found Dead" Inside Shark.
    140 693 ft.\E n J’, kaf T t Conlirmrd. in the Ffi B a J rief allu8io was made child’i body in tbn discovery of a UTti, I bB i 6U m achof sold Coro tei li bl a,liots Yesterday tin tbecadd 1 lll<lulr J iuto the death
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    Training Notes.
    488 693 By “Galloway’’ for the £c/io. 1 he outride track was closed this morning owing to the recent heavy rains, and there was a uood muster of members, including the majority of the Committee, to witness the work done. Griffin No. 5 (Miwley) worked with No. 12 (Fishsr) twice
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    Football Gazetteer.
    296 693 Mr. J .s. 1. D bbie, the father and mother of the Penang Football League as Dr. J.mieson has dubbed him, is also its chronics i, aud i;i the book under review he has condeustd v.uhin small compass the vigorous doings of his lusty four-year old. Besides, the
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    Local Jockeys Cautioned.
    220 693 The Penang Turf Club Committee held a meeting at the n»ca course this morning during which several jockeys were cdied in and cautioned regarding their behaviour during train ng hours. Mr C. Hummel, of the Forest Department, Pahang, has been admitted to Kuala Lumpur Hospital, I'he defeated
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    Odd History from Penang.
    1086 694 The State of Kedah. The report on the administration of the State of K°oah for the period September, 1906, to February, 1908, which is signed by Mr. G. C. Hart, I ho Financial Adviser to the Kedah Government, is an interesting and instructive document. It affords
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    League Football.
    558 695 Xavier’s Institution vs. Penang A Wanderers. A-,.itae crowd braved tbo elements witness the match, under League between St. Xavier’s Institution •"•/'u Penang Wanderers which was playGreen. The match was a very rfo „np and ended in a victory for the ““‘“’i,, three goals to nil. The Wanderers ilDt
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    Selangor Turf Club.
    109 695 (Echo Special.) The Weights. Kuala Lumpur, 24th June.—The Selangor Turf Club handicaps are out as follows First day.— Ex-Griffins.—Sextant 10, Maintenance, 8.8, Salute 7,12. Galloways.—Lady Haha 10.9, Pikat 10 2, Actress 9.11, Dreamland 99, Lady Teazle 7.7. Planters’ Cup —Pin 9.7, Dtdcore 811, First Tenor 8 9,
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    Crewe at the Corona Club.
    179 695 (Supplied by Reuter.) Opium. London, 23rd June.—Lord Crewe, Secretary of State for the Colonies, «presided at the Corona Club dinner at which a remarkable gathering of Govern ns, ex Governors and Colonial officials were present In proposing the toast of progress to the Crown Colonies
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    Aeronautics.
    34 695 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Airship for the Government. London, 23rd June—The pipers state that the Vickers Maxim Company are secretly building an airship at Barrow which, it is believed, is for the Government.
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    The French Navy.
    118 695 (Supplied by Reuter.) Astounding Revelations. London, 23rd June.—The French Parliamentary enquiry into the condition of the Navy reveals astounding extravagance, negligence and confusion. Although -E120.C00.000 storing was spent dining the last ten years the French Navy has sunk below that of Germany, which has spent less in
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    America and Chinese Loans.
    125 695 (Supplied by Reuter.) Determined to Participate Anyhow. London, 24th June—Tbe American Secretary of State has intimated to Great Britain that,provided American participation in the Hankow Szichwan loan on equal terms is secured, he is indifferent to the method of its arrangement. He is prepared to leave
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    The Kaiser’s Ideals.
    71 695 (Supplied by Reuter Bubbling Over With Benevolence. London, June 24—Reuter’s correspondent at Cuxhaven reports that the Kaiser, distributing the Regatta prizes, said he and tbo Tsar agieed that their meeting must be regarded as a vigorous reinforcement of peace. Both felt responsible to God for tbe joys
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    Hurlingbam.
    28 695 (Supplied by Reuter.) Americans Win Polo Cup. London, June 24—In the polo match at Hurlingbam lor the international cup, America beat England by nine goals to five.
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    EXCHANGE.
    113 696 i’cNAHfi, 25th June. ■i (By courtesy oj ths Chartered Cane. London Demand Bank 4 months’sight Bank- ...2/| 8 Credit ---/h’j 8 Documentary Calcutta, Dem: nd Bank its. 174| 8 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank Moulmein. Demand Bank 174 8 days’sight Private 176 Madras, Demand Bank 174| 8
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    PRODUCE.
    187 696 Gold Leaf $64.8) B. Pepjer( W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper .$l7. buyers Trang Pepper 14 35 sales Clove* out of season Mace 73. buyers Mace Pickinc* 66.50 sales Nutmeg* 110 b 1 7.25 sales CNo 1 6.65 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket M 3.80 sales
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    Tracking Criminals.
    522 696 Detec. ive’s Unhappy Experience in Singapore. When 1 c first took up the arduous profession of a detective Mr. Augustain B’ankenhyrn of Singapore expected and w-is prepared lor some hard kaocKs and unpleasant experience-, but it is doubttul whether he would have entered upon his duties so cheerfully
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