The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 20 August 1909

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    20 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. IljrirW"" 1 Single Copy 10 cents Vol. 7. Penang, Friday, 20th August, 1009. No. 33.
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      263 1 i CONTENTS. > x X X x X Leaders: page. Miscellaneous face. S X X Our Pemnsulai R ilway Develop- II E'l he Governor 9*l A 910 meut 901 Public Woiks L‘4t Undone 902 x Buieaucial ic Ways 9 7 Annual Rapoit on the Sett loment Public Woiks ami Public
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      145 2 fc^^^ K i?Shnif f LL f i 9 THE I STRAITS ECHO j MAIL EDITION. CJ| hi tj J Published the day prior to the departure of each mail 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States tj news originally published in the daily issues, as well as
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    OUR PENINSULAR RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT.
    400 901 The Anglo-Siamese Treaty lias had more than a few aspects of interest, most of which have been more or less eihaustivpjy discussed. The one outlUnding featu-e about which least has bun said, because so little has been known, happens to be.the one in regard to which
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    H. E. The Governor.
    395 901 Left for Kuala Kangsar. At 9 30 am. yesterday. His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by his suite and two daughters, left Penang for Kuala Kangsar. The whole party came by motor from the Residency to the Railway Station and the departure was strictly private, only the
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    Cricket
    486 901 I’- IL < vs. C. IL Ih s ma ch which wo. p| on V.ctona G rrii •■<!. k] m -t.mewhaf ».-v vtc’iiy for |hn rciotLg R-ceation Cut», wlhch sc ted 125 ru.is ho I managed io pr rid of all the (J h’ (J. men for s’l rurn
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      86 901 /A a S rZ '< f l| -<‘ -d «‘lr W-”' *T H B CIIIfERION PHESS, IM. Bflach StrftP Ponan,? PRICK: tu< n* r Million HittlX** 1 OVTRTATI'IN* Fontaze «itr» |UI iniriowihwt Free) lIS OAKLK ADDIIFSS "Echo— Penang.’ r»l«(thon* No. 343. j-lllbnxlne** rorr.ranmratloiix «honlrt he eddree"ed Tii MsttM Intended tor
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    Public Works Left Undene.
    1165 902 Paper No. 25 of 1909. laid before the Legislative Council, is irepait of pr iceediugs of the Select Commit of the Legislative Council appointed on the 11th June io consider the question of postponing the cariying out of certain public works. The report (dated July 27)
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      52 902 Chamberlain's Cough RemedyIbis is a medicine of great wO ”V”r merit. Try it when you h ive w ith cold and you are certain to be p g the quick relief which it a J epeD dod pleasant, to take and can *J. wa v Wholeupon. The George Town Dispensary.
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    Agri-Horticultural Show.
    3372 904 Jumping Competition It cannot be said tbit the in,?*leti’ion tor hors-s which tod r third ria. Of tbe 0" 'U was a pronounced Th the two events which f or gramme was small ai.d lhft lh!^ by the spectators in what was One or two of the horses
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      59 904 Proper I rcatinent for Dysentery and Diarrhoea. The gro. t mortality from dyeenfety and diarrhoei in due to a lack of proper treatment at the fir*t H.res of the disease Chambeilain’a Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoei Romdy is a rtliab’.e and effective medicine, and when given in reasonable time will prevent
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    Teluk Anson Treasury.
    28 907 (Echo Special.) Chief Clerk Arrested. Ipob, 12th August.—A-J-M. Allen, Clerk, Treasury, leluk Anson, been arrested on a charge of cri.nibreach of trust respect ot §lou.
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    Yap Hon Chin.
    58 907 (Echo Special.) On Bail. Kuala Lumpur, 11 th August. —Yap Hon Chin was taken before the Magistrate privately this afternoon. It is understood that if he satisfies the Magistrate he will be released on his otrn bond and two sureties. Later—Yap Hon Chin has been released on
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    Serendah.
    22 907 (Echo Special.) July Output. Kuala Lumpur, 11th August.—The July output of the Serendah Hydraulic mine was 314 piculs dry dressed ore.
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    The Budget Debate.
    168 907 (Supplied by Reuter.) Clause 10 of Finance Bill Adopted. “TLondon, 111 h August.—The House of Commons has by 223 voles to 119, a majorin of 104, a lop'ed Oi-ukr 10 of the Finance Bill, providing for the taxing of undeveloped Und. lax on Royalties. London, Hih August.-Mr
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    The Cretan Question.
    149 907 (Snip .(I ly > t Greek N’ e Discussed. London. 12 h Augu-t.—A telegram from Constantinople states that t-,e Council of Ministers have di-cu- rd the Greek r ote. Satisfactory Li Some Respects. London, 12 b Au'ii-t.— Hihni Pasha inteiviewed, said 1 bat rhe reply ot Greece
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    Fifth Test Match.
    73 907 (>Ujp’ied by Reuter) Australia Wins the Rubber. London, 12th August—After scoring 339 runs for 5 wickers in tli-ir second innings, Australia declared t.lvir innings closed. Bardsley cohtiibuted 13), Gregory 74ard Noble 55 towards this total. England scored 194 runs for 3 wickets, Rhodes contributing 54, Latkr. —The
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    Chinese Pig.
    26 907 (Supplied by Reuter.) They do Protest Too Much. London, 13th Auji<—Muiyioiteis have appealed in the public p’iss, proteJing against the importadon of Chinese pigs.
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    The Missing “ Waratah”
    38 907 The Missing Waratah” (Su‘]died by Reuter.) Fruitless Search. London, 13 h Align 1« —11 roe ctuisers, which went in of the Hteuner Waratak, a-e »e l avin ihn Cape ports. The feearch so far has pre ve I’fruitless.
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    Aeronautics.
    44 907 (Supplied by Renter .The Alps Crossed. Lond >n 11th August—T e I a’>an a<*tonaut, Uapt un S;a Iteriui, and three pis-en gers cr r-sed the Alps in a billooo from Cham mnix 'I hry leached a m xiinum be.glH of 17. Oh I'.
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    The Anglo- Japanese Exhibition.
    234 907 (.Sw; lied l"j lleuter.) Tnivcrsal Support Invited. L m I o. 13 h Augut’. —l’rincß Arthur of C muaugbr and the Duke of Norfolk have written letter to the Presa to invite univeital support of the Anglo-Japanese exhibition. I i;ey urge the of British art treisuie.s
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    BUREAUCRATIC WAYS.
    1330 907 After Dr. Locke’s little breeze with the Department of vvhicb he, with the other Commissioners, is supposed to l>e a Director, a Master: after the EcJu/e impartial but unflinching strictures oh the official attitude maintained by the Deputv-l'resident during that episode in our municipal history s soon after
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      50 907 Sold the World Over. '*7 10 b 0( nn v coli; and durWhite. a c 8 A er chl n f Turtle Bayou, T x-. CjLc (il.] u ,n rft "t C i-inji erla n’s ’I ‘’l other? ,l!Cei Remedy thin Z pUt uHljPr Th George v; ;il JHld Agents.
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      76 907 Don't Ignore Slight Injuries. Jlm’t n .dec givii ev.-rv cut. w ui d or bru sc prompt r r-ri* Ir. I'.lo >ijr u-<;:j m 1 y appear and an u .dv i-c ir or even 1h 4 loss of a limb ri--uit. <b in *j rj I’* 11 I’> i!m
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    Municipal Commission.
    2291 908 ■'‘ECIAL MEETING. I A .Sppci.l Meeting o£ I Commissi jo was held a t Offices VP„..r,l ay o n Kl Jl’W.lj mg gentlemen were p so t htJf <>.l Va'k(De.. l tyl>, es^!’,) T r T H *1 Mr. Lim Cheng Teik, Mr J w Dr P. V
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    Perak Paragrams.
    545 910 (From Our Own Correspondent Taiping, 11th August. M. S. G. The Contingent of the M.S.G. which went to Singapore for the mobilization returned to Taiping at noon on Sunday last. The Holiday. The Public Offices were closed on Monday in commemoration of the Coronation of their Majesties. The
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    Crown Agents.
    1269 910 The Johore Railway. In the Hou 1 1 Commons on July 20 I Mr Ginned ash' d the Ur der-S'cieta’y ‘or the Colonics whether the commission of 1 per cent sinctioned by (he memorandum of February, 1904, on th cost of rails, girders, cement, roiling stock', and all
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    AT THE BASE.
    2711 911  -  i_ il Lights Lesekvt d BY ROMA WHITE (Author of The Testimony uf Esther Sandys,” etc.). Th. ward «as very quiet. Most, of Ibe empty, and the few patients left ill tn speak or move without strong X Inside the oil-lamps flickered rr J 0 aside the
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      53 911 Don’t Ignore Slight Injuries. Don’t neglect giving every cut. wound or bruise prompt attention. Blood poison may appear and an ugly scar or even lb© loss of a limb result. ChainbetUin’s P..|« Balm is an antisrptic, heals the wound rapidly and all danger is avoided by iu ~p e h
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    Annual Report on the Settlement of Penang, for the Year 1908.
    3456 912 Co/ i inuedfrom page 893.] Owing to a better systfm of a l 'ration within the Mtnrcipal h ciuse<,f deitli cm n>wb»L|,. he ,n thus the number of deui.s from JlT I risen from 244 in 19Q4 to 820
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      68 912 Infantile Cholera. Any unusual looseness of a child’s bowels during the hot weather should le a warning to mothers. Infantile cholera may develop in a few hours, and prompt action should be taken to avoid it. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, followed by a dose of cistor oil, will
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      50 912 Sold the World Over. “Wo have in stock many c> lie and diarrl.cea medicines,” says R. M. White, a prominent merchant of Turtle Bayou, Tex., U. S. A., “but. sell more of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy than of all others put together. The George down Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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    P. C. C.
    86 914 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the tie. played yesterday Mixed Doubles: Mrs. Qjchsleand Eicbecberg beat Capt aud Mrs. Macintyre 6-4 i 6-2 Mrs Dunn and MacArthur tad Mr. and Mrs. Lees 6-2; 6-2; Mies Martin aud Dr. Smith b'at Miss V. Brown and Samuel
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      58 914 Proper Treatment for Dysentery and Diarrhoea. The great mortality from dysentery and diarrhoe i is due to a lack of proper treatment at the first stages of the disease Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoei Remedy is a reliable and effective medicine, and when given iu icasonable time will prevent any
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      63 914 Infantile Cholera. Any unusual looseness of a child a bo during the hot weather should lea warning to mothers. Infantile cho.era may in a few hours, and prompt action should taken to avoid it. Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrbcei Remedy, followed J a dose of castor oil, will check the disease
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    Far Eastern Passenger Services.
    612 915 (B« a Penang Iravel.er.) wilb the progress which is 11 “Ton innearl; everything all over g 01 H the miH service to the Far East jffLut to what it was 20 years ago. that the number of lines have So d T they have not ;if
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    Resident of Perlis.
    33 915 [Echo Special.) rilOm *ni> Appointed. *4 Ma^T r Uth Au-.ust.-The i T rns tliat Mr H W. Ssis J r aut to the Resident aUUD B°ing 8 ing t 0
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    Legislative Council.
    117 915 {Echo Special.) Mr. Baker’s List of Questions. Singapore, 14th August.—At the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday the Hon. T. S. Baker gave notice that he would ask for an enquiry into the cause of delay in publishing the quarterly trade returns, also that more important particulars should
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    The Prize Ring.
    32 915 (Supplied by Reuter.) Johnson and Jeffries to Fight. London, 13th August.—A telegram from Chicago states that Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries have signed articles to fight some months hence.
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    South African Parliament.
    34 915 (Supplied by Reuter Prince of Wales to Open. London, 14th August.—The Prince of Wales has agreed to open the South African Parliament. He will probably be acc >m panied by‘several princes.
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    The Cretan Question.
    85 915 (Supplied by Reuter Grand Vizier’s Advice to Greek Minister. London, 13th August. —The Greek Minister called on the Grand Vizier who strongly urged him to advise bis Government to give the declaration Turkey demanded. Situation Strained. The Porte in a note to Greece says tath the latter’s
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    Commonwealth Budget.
    50 915 (Supplied by Reuter.} Old Age Pensions and Dreadnoughts. London, 14’h August.—A telegram from Melbourne states that the Commonwealth Budget expenditure for 1909-10 includes a sum of XL500,000 for Oid Age Pensions and X 1.575.000 for Defence Funds for a Dreadnought or its equivalent to be provided when required.
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    Imperial Defence.
    82 915 (Supplied by Reuter.) Uniformity of Organisation. London, 14h August—The Defence Conference has approved of the suggestions of the Imperial Government, providing for absolute uniformity in the organisat on and training of arms and transport and the interchangeability of the military forces of the Empire, also for training colleges
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    Antung-Mukden Railway.
    105 915 (Supplied by Reuter.) From the Chinese Point of View. London, 14»h August.—An official Chinese statement with regard to the Antung-Muk-den railway urges that the consideration of her own safety compels China to raise the question of policing the line and railway guards as a preliminary step for the
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    PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC HEALTH.
    805 915 The annual report of the P.VV.D. for 1908 begins by showing that Penang got its fair share of attention, $1,001,310 being spent here and $1,093,376 at Singapore. But the cost of establishment, clerical and supervising staff, was $66,849 at Singapore and only $38,730 here. The
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    H. E. The Governor.
    273 916 Return to Singapore. Yesterday H. E. the Governor and party returned from Kuala Kangsar by a special train and arrived at Prai about 5.15 pm. Thence they transhipped to the Sea Mew f which left for Singapore about 6.15 pm. The Hon. Resident Councillor and a
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    SUPREME COURT,
    1021 916 ■N APPELLATE JURISDICTION. I (Before Sir I Juehee Thornton, od Jfr. Smith.) Boustead Co. V^ traitß 0 ment. The appeal of Messrs. Boustead e against the decision of Mr. Just iop P iu the Weld Quay foreshore on for hearing before the Full n T P beH th
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      46 916 Chamberlain’s Cough This is a medicine of g rea merit. Try it when you have a cold and you are certain to be P the quick relief which it a or a. pleasant to take and can a-.ways upon. The George Town Binary. Who sale Agents.
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    Selangor Noles.
    981 917 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. It seems rather like attempting to take coals to Newcastle to give yuu news hereabouts, for you have been experiencing such a veritable boom at your end that it is not surprising that we have been attempting to redress the balance
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      48 917 bfit Ignore Slight Injuries. D” 11 neglect giving every cut, wound or attention. Blood poison may sod an ugly 6C ar or even the loss of b e ‘ult- Chamberlain’e Pam Balm is “optic, heals the wound rapidly and J Ser by its use. The George Wholesale Agents.
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      48 917 Sold the World Over. "We have in stock many colic and diarrhoea medicines,” says R. M. White, a prominent merchant of Turtle Bayou, Tex-, U.S A, “but sell more of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy than of ail others put together. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      57 917 Proper Treatment for Dysentery and Diarrhoea. The great mortality from dysentery and diarrhoea is due to a lack of proper treatment at the first stapes of the disease. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a reliable and effective medicine, and when given in reasonable time will prevent any dangerous
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    Legislative Council.
    610 918 —SFP; 14th inst. There was a small attendance at the Legislative Council yesterday, which met under the presidency of Sir Arthur Young, Deputy Governor, there also being present Mr. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General), Mr. J. O. Anthonisz (Colonial Treasurer), Colonel A. Murray, V. D. (Colonial ngineer). Messrs. T.
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    Penang Shipments.
    432 918 By the Delhi, on 14th August, the following shipments were made: For Colombo. —H. J. Hamilton Pls. 26 13 Para Rubber; Ghista Bros. Pls. 60 Pearl Sago; A. M. Essabhoy Pls. 156 Pearl Sago; B. Nowrosji Co. Pls. 60 Pearl Sago, Pls. 1,100 Boiled Rice Bags 1,000; H.
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      LOYAL ISLAM.
      166 918 To the Editor op top Sir, THE Echo. I am happy to be able to record n. the medium of your valuable journal that Mr. Abdulla EffJa P t l convert to Islamism, appears been the only MoslemTpXTui a congratulatory letter to Hi. r Majesty, Sultan Mahomed V
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      “DONE DEPARTMENTALLY.”
      186 918 To the Editor of the Straits Ecna Sir, With the main subject of your entertain* ing leader of the 14th August, I am not concerned. The contrary view is sufficiently expressed in the editorial comments of- your contemporary of the same date. But your reference to laying down
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      61 918 Infantile CholeraAny unusual looseness of a child s bowel» during the hot weather should be a warning to mothers. Infantile cholera may develop in a few hours, and prompt action shoa taken to avoid it. Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, fo oW a dose of castor oil, will check the
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    THE THREE CARNATIONS.
    4298 919  -  [All Rights Reserved" bt CHRISTIAN LYS. Author of The Hepsworth Millions,” The Mystery of Ladyplace,” A London Cobweb,” etc. (Coniinwd from pwp 891) CHAPTER XIII. JO9E OLIVER IS HAI IY. nii difficult for the man who has to sit 2|y and await the result of an inquiry
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    Rubber Companies.
    1854 921 I.“ports ironi Hail Papers. Ang'o-JlAay Rubber.—An < xf mor.hnai v general mee.iug is called lor 30th inst., to consider the following resolution That the 150,000 sbates of £1 each in the capital of the company be subdivided into 1,500 001 shares of 2s. each.” Kepong (Malay') Rubber.— Sir
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      65 921 snorc s Ught injuries. k "*»romntT U ever J r cut wound or •!>>raa<l f„ l! lood poison may liQtt b reatiit U f v f<Gar or oven the loss of u ‘aiiieD’i/k G i I I ,o9rlain 8 PaiD Balm is *dda Q?er i' v u ll3 wound rapidly
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      53 921 Sold the World Over. "We hive in stock many c die and durii (a i med Ciue>.” r.,ivs K. M White, a prominent merchant of T'uuh Bavou TexU. b. A.. but bed m >re of Cbambt-rlain’s Colic, Cbojcra ami Dr.iiLo.-t, l’< medy than of all others put ♦oleine.. The George
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    Annual Report on the Settlement of Penang, for the Year 1908.
    2493 922 (Cone uded from page 914 Visits were also paid by the British Cruisers Monmouth and Astraea in February I and March respectively. I he Japanese Training Ships H.wWimu, Jlashidate and Matsushima visited Penang in Mi»rch. The Chinese Cruisers Hai
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      67 922 Infantile Cholera. Any unusual looseness of a child’s bowels during the hot weather should ho a warnmg n,',"l«v C r cholera may develop 1 fe '''l’,“ I,J prompt action should be taken to a,oid lt Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diirrbtei Remedy, followed by a dose of castor oil, will check
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    Menglembu Lode Case.
    19 923 (Ec/ro Special.) Disinisscd With Costs. Ipoh, 16th Aug.—The Menglembu Lode Case has been dismissed with costs.
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    Our Naval Enquiry.
    180 923 (Supplied by Renier.) Alarmist Reporta Unwarranted. London, 14th August.—The repot 1. of the sub commithe appoint'd on the 23rd April to investigate into the report by Lord Cbailes Here Jord on the doi-c's <4 the Navy and his proposals for red >rm shows that during the time
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    The U. S. Navy.
    48 923 (Supplied Li/ Rf'il'.r.) 30,0.0 Ton BaHh iship. London. 16di Au list. R is ntated that the Elilted S (.les 1H <• m> i leritig thf. building ot a 30 00 i t n battleship as recommended by 11 eG o era! B»:i <4 ibe Navy
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    Japan Earthquake.
    45 923 Sii/plu dby Reuter Nagoya Badly Damaged. L n 16 i August. —Another serious cart! qu 3 c <p > t- from cHutral Japan. 1 h u i< c<t,ii .r.pn ,h unkuowij. Nag>> i b .Ji. damage). iLe shcck waa blig B.ly feit at Tokyo.
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    The Cretan Question.
    190 924 {Supplied by Reuter-) Greek Flag to be Removed. London, 15 h August.—ln a note which the Powers have presented the Porte an undertaking is given that the objectionable flag (Greek) will be removed from Crete. The Powers also hope intf" circumstances that the Porte will not thir
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    American Railway Collision.
    33 924 (Supplied by Reuter-) Fatal Panic. London, 16th August.—Eight people were killed and fifty injured in a collision at Colorado Springs Four hundred panicstricken passengers stampeded through clouds of scalding steam.
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    Kitchener’s Job.
    56 924 (Supplied by Reuter) An Imperial One. London, 16th August.—Mr. Haldane, speakim» at. Bradfoid, si\h that Loid Kitchener’s new nt point input will include the du'v of organizing thotroips in South Africa, and of walking out plans for the concentration of the troops of the Empire wherever the Emp
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    A SHAMEFUL THING.
    699 924 Lying on our desk for just over a month, discoloured, dusty, and torn, has been a cutting from a newspaper. It has reference to a crime in Chinatown, New York, in which a young fem ile missionary most decently described as one “no better than she should
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    P. L. R. C.
    141 924 Here are details of the shotting yesterday by the Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club:— 'C S 1 £2 M Mrs. Langham Carter... 310 31 32 63 Bland 310 27 30 57 Miss Smith 22 2 7 30 57 Mrs. Sproul* 22 27 29 56 Mawley 22 28
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    P. C. C.
    97 924 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the e played yesterday Profession Pairs Haslam ami N® ll unr (Ene.) beat Goldie and Griffith Jo (Mer 7-5 6-2. Championship: Eicbenbarg w Henham, 6 -0, 6 4. Single Handicap. Class B J-T. beat R. Henderson, 7—5, 6-2. Single
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    291 924 Obituary. Habib Meriean N Mrti|l We regret to chronicle the Habib Meriean Noordin ’“““’I Mt. member of the local MahomManCn™» winch rad event took p #M at 9 jeaterday. The deceased eentlemj,!,? about sixty seven years old, bad be™ 1 tor some time. een ai ID g Mr. Habib Meriean
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    SUPREME COURT.
    3998 925 |S APPEL LATE_J^K ISO,CTiON c IF H. Hyndman Jones, C. J Mr. jLnion. and Mr. Mice SercombeSmith-) pa biabe the point where be argued that by ares, P «reeling gedowos on Weld Quay the quay into a back street away the whole of Messrs. i-fcCi’s rights as f™
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    Mr. Roberts Again Arrested.
    546 927 Charles Joseph J >hn Hotels, mamStaKlarJO.lCo.atßargkcK, was 0 the stb iuat. at Colomoo on the >r,e ’j'n Moldavia ou a provisional warrant P *Hor bis e,t 0D receipt f a ,eleKra that a warrant had been issued !’"X*\° s istant Judge of lbe British Court bJ
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    The Langkawi Group.
    583 927 This group cm-i ts G f the imini-lmd Luigk.wi on which the s Ji!,.;? kun n ~t Kwah is situate ITo tho south h• <i u !)f r of smaller islands which form th > s ui’.e n side of a fine natural hat hour, deep puotk-h
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    Mr. F. J. Haliifax is back again in Penang.
    132 927 A distressing occurrence took place at the Western R ,-ad Cemetery on Sunday evening just as a funeral was nearing its concludin stages. An altercation sprang up among-t the mourners, and a free fight ensued during which fists, feet, sticks, stones
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    Langkawi.
    1258 927 ,-6’TP. 1 iii- n a me h i s been before the British and < p. bi:.' tor some time, a tho i.h 'he li'ni-.oui/ k' l wit at fi<st uu r tlie distorted f rm i f Langkane.” Very Lttle ste t»i to b j known bou it,
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    New Bishop.
    38 928 {Echo Special.) When Enthroned. Kuala Lumpur, 17th August.—The new Bishop of Singapore is to be consecrated in St. Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday next. His entin onement at Singapore is expected to take place about November 25th.
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    Mining Infringement.
    35 928 {Echo Special.) Ipoh Case. Ipoh, August 16.* —This morning Mr. Frank Harrison was charged with mining on land for which he had obtained only a prospecting licence. *Received too late for yesterday’s issue.
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    Aeronautics.
    28 928 {Supplied by Reuter.) The British Army Aeroplane. London, 16th August.—The Cody British Army aeroplane, says a telegram from Aidershot, flew with two occupants two miles last Saturday.
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    The “ Lucania.”
    51 928 The Lucania.” {Supplied by Reuter.) Damaged by Fire. London, 16th August.—A fire which took place on board the cunard liner Lucania when she was in dock at Liverpool completely gutted her forward. The vessel was sunk in order to save her and she now rests, badly damaged, at the dock
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    Australia’s Gift.
    116 928 {Supplied by Reuter A Squadron of Swift Cruisers. London, 16th August—A telegram from Melbourne states that it is believed that the Imperial Government and the Commonwealth have agreed as to an alternative scheme to the gift of a Dreadnought. Australia provides instead a squadron of swift, cruisers for
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    The Cretan Question.
    36 928 {Swpp'ied by Reuter Canea Patrolled. London, 16th August.—A telegram from Canea states that in consequence of Mussulman protestations and alarm Government is patrolling the town with militia and gendarmes, and expelling the villagers.
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    Morocco.
    46 928 by R euter Sultan Defeats Pretends London, 17,h August JjmTanker that the S ul tan q '">• conn tned attack and defeated tbeX?± 1 taking many prisere and all material. The Pretender bi.n e>f but. it is expected that his power broken. P e is entirely
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    Japan Earthquake.
    57 928 {Supplied by Reuter.) t t Lobs London 17th Ang.-The area affected by the earthquake m Japan was wide ti., quake was severe and prolonged Hilbert» the returns show thirty killed and m jnred, but it is feared that those nnnrber, will have to be doubled. Building, troyed were
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    The Congo.
    69 928 {Supplied by Reuter.) A Promising Field. London, 17th August.—Prince Albert of Belgium has returned to Brussels. Hesayn the Congo, in spite of all that had been said of it, surpassed bis expectations. Tbecountrv offers inexhaustible resources to men of energy and initiative. The future of the Congo would
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    Spain’s African War.
    53 928 {Supplied by Reuter.) Spirited Troops Find Country Difficult. London, 17th August.—Reuter's special correspondent °.t Melilla says General Marina’s force consists of 30,000 infantry and 1,400 cavalry, with 16 field guns and forty mountain gun:’. The spirit of the troops is admirable, but the natuie of the country
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    VAGARIOUS.
    1264 928 One sometimes sees in the more oldfashioned type of newspaper a notice to the effect that the opinions expressed in a certain column are not necessany endorsed by the editor. What e Dickens does it matter whether they be so endorsed or not An opinion is rig or wrong
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    Rival Wives.
    692 929 < liargp of Al’cmptid Murder. On 1 1". 31-4 U't. i c t-H <d H' ttihnjg was repuiteo in tie Echi the ass-ULnt and the assailed being the wive* of Mvde.m, boy to the Hon. A, 1’ Adams. Tbe victim having recovered from her wounds, tbe preliminary enquiry
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    Funeral of Mr. H. M. Hoordin. J.P.
    233 930 Ah Imposing Spectacle. The mortal remains of the late Mr. Habib Merican Noordin, J. P., were removed, about 5 p rn. yesterday, from bis residence, Noordin Hall," N0.‘193, Hutton Lane, to the family cemetery in Noordin Mosque, Chulia Street. The funeral cortege proceeded
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    P. C. C.
    317 930 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Double Handicap, Class A. R. Henderson and J vens beat Eichenberg and Stronach J—6, 9—7, 6—2; J. G. Anthony and Reimann w. o. from Dunn and Reid. Double Handicap, Class B. Final Hall and Smith
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    SUPREME COURT.
    4687 930 IN APPELLATE JURISDICTION. Before Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, C. J Mr. Justice Thornton, and Mr. Justice SercombeSmith.) Boustead Co. vs. Straits Government. In continuation of our report of yesterday’s proceedings in this case the Hon. A. R. Adams, counsel for the appellants, after dealing with the question
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    The "China Mutual."
    184 932 Messrs. Tiang I jap a p Agents of the China MutudV r Co-. Ltd., have favoured Ug w h lnsur bound copy o f the Ihh 17? a D *tly that famous and popular U re^rt i the jlltb annual < of trade in the district, ches
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    Fracas on a Steamer.
    417 932 Chinese Cargo Coolies Attack the Passengers. There was a serious affray on the ND.L. steamer Loo Sok a! 930 a.m. on Aug. 12, when the cargd coolies went aboard after the steamer had dropped her anchor in Singapore roads. She had brought over three hundred passengers
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    Singapore.
    61 933 iEcho Special.) of Wares’ Schwartz, the manager of Alhambra, and a dealer called Adad 5 with possession of 138 tins ereC f’’i.i value 82,070. Police S<daho l iseiu Sophia Road and Xed the chandu in cigarette tins te 8 e S labelled Batavia. Schwartz pl ti U and Adad
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    Kampar.
    34 933 {Echo Special.) Another Police Fight. Ipoh, 18th Aug.—Detectives fought with armed robbers at Kampar on Monday afternoon, having caught them in act of robbing two miners. One robber was shot down and captured.
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    Great Fire in Glasgow.
    45 933 (Supplied by Reuter.) Damage £250,000. London, 18th Aug.—A great fire in the business centre of Glasgow has done damage to tbe extent of a quarter of a million sterling. A block of premises in Ingram Street, stocked with dry-goods, was destroyed.
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    Crete.
    152 933 (Supplied by Reuter New Administration l akes Oath of Allegiance. London, 17th August.—A telegram from Canea states that the new administrative Committee yesterday took their oath of Allegiance to the King of Greece. Macedonia and the Powers. A telegram from Constantinople states that tbe Powers have informed the Porte
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    Beresford and the Naval Enquiry.
    93 933 (Supplied by Reuter.) Letter to Press. Loudon, 17 th August.—Lord Charles Beresford m a letter to the Press said that it was hardly possible for tbe Committee of Cab.net Ministers to produce a report more m accordance with his statements. He attributes eight important reforms,
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    Connaught.
    55 933 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rumour Confirmed. London, 17ih August.— There has been no announcement of the Duke of Connaught’s resignation from the P/esidency of the Board of Selection of army officers, but the absence of his name from the list of the Board in the latest Army list confirms the
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    Dhingra Dead.
    27 933 Hanged at Pentonville. London, 18th Aug.—Dhingra, the young Indian student-fanatic who murdered Sir Curzon-Wyllie and Dr. Lilcaca, while intoxicated with bhang, was executed at Pentonville.
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    Governor Becomes Secretary.
    58 933 (Supplied by Reuter.) Vicissitudes of Civil Service. London, 18th August—Sir Matthew Nathan, Governor of Natal, recently Governor of Hongkong, has been appointed Secretary to tho General Post Office. [As Governor of Natal, Sir Matthew Nathan’s salary was .£5,00 As Secretary to the G. P. O. he will
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    Untrue Reports.
    68 933 (Supplied by Reuter.) About Imperial Defence Conference. London, 18th August.—Reuter learns the untruth of reports to the effect that Australia and Canada combined at the Defence Conference in naval schemes having reference to Japan. Japan being the Ally of Great Britain, there could be no question of British
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    Holland.
    71 933 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Colonial Ministry. London, 18th Aug.—lt is reported from the Hague that Mr. A. W. F- Idenburg, Minister for the Colonies, has resigned, and that he is shortly to be appointel Governor of the East Indies. The new Minister’s name is given by Reuter as Dewaalmalofijt.
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    CHINA AND THE LOAN-MONGERS.
    564 933 Tor the present, the foreign financiers who want to invest money in China are in agreement. In order to let the Americans join the band of China’s ci editors, China has, under pressure, agreed to borrow more money than she wanted, for the purpose of the
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    The New Master.
    87 934 Mr. P. Hamilton and his Successor. The Senior Mathematical Master at the Free School, the exceedingly worthy and popular Mr. “Pat” Hamilton, has gone Home on six months’ leave. Everyone wishes him a happy and healthy holiday. An occasional contributor to the Echo writes in to say
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    P. C. C.
    429 934 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Ladies’Doubles Miss Hogan and Miss Hallifax heat Mrs. Robertson ami Miss Nolan 6 —4, 6 —l. Mixed Doubles Miss Mahler and Ambler w. o. from Mrs. Fox and Lees Mrs. Dunn and McArthur beat Miss
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    League Football.
    1215 934 —Taiping Corr. c. R. C. vs. P. C. C. t P. C. C. Defeated. A match between the P.C.C. and the C.R.C-, who stand at the head of the League list, always attracts a large crowd and yesterday was no exception to the rule, even though the venue
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    Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
    243 935 htv eighth Report of the Couit of The eighty Ordinar y Ha f yearly of Shareholders at HongttTctors have now to submit to you a Tb I statement of the affairs of the nd Balance Sheet for the half-year B r 4h June, 1909. *Tte
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    "Returned from Malay.”
    336 935 Returned from Malay.” Ir. F. W. Knocker, F.Z.S. The Kent Messenger has a long i eport of the 20th conference of the Museums Association, held at Maidstone. Mr. F. W. Knocker, f z.s., f.r.a i., who has recently returned from 4 a lay,” and lives at Temple Ewell, Dover, spoke.
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    SUPREME COURT.
    3579 935 IN APPELLATE JURISDICTION. Before Sir W. JI. Hyndman Jones, C. J Mr. Justice Thornton, and Mr. Justice SercombeSmith.) Boustead Co. vs. Straits Government. 1 he thud days hearing of the appeal against the judgment of Mr. Justice Braddell brought by Messrs. Boustead Co. against the Attorney-General was begun
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    A Charge of Theft.
    568 937 Renorta have appeared, from time to time, upohinins of the Echo, of the case in J b X ob Pel- Khun. Pbua Tie Yeng and ?.b Cheog Neoh («o«ia) were charged with St of .undry articles of jeweUery f rom the Ln of Tan Ah Moi.
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    Coronation Day at Raub.
    186 937 Huge Tigress Introduced into tinfestivities. Iu tie course of an acount of the cDebratioLS at. Rauh, on the 9 h inst., a cone,p indent <>f the Malay M >il wiites.Punctually at 10 a.m. sports were commenced. and were most keenly contested until noon, when all adj
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    Hankow Loan Increased.
    281 937 (Supplied by Reuter.) So That U. 8, May Lend. London, 18th August—The Hankow railway loan business has now been settled at Peking by means of negotiations between the American Representative and tbe Chinese Foreign Office. The amount of the loan is increased to «£6,000.000, to enable the
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    British General’s Invitation.
    39 937 (Supplied by Reuter-) To Russian Manoeuvres. London, 19th August —General Sir lan Hamilton wili attend the grand manoeuvres near Tsarskoeselo in September, by special invitation of the Tsar. He is the on y foreign general invited.
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    Crete.
    111 937 i up 1,. J i.y Reuter Greek Flag Domi. London, 18’h Aug—Word comes from CaiiPa tint I he I ikhi imOou <1 Squ-idron, CODMs'ii’g <>f two B«ttL-sbips and six Cruisers, anchored th no yesbiday. At the request, ot the British Commander, who heads the squadron, tbe Consuls notified the
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    Canadian Defence.
    152 937 (Supplied by Reuter.} Naval Construction Forthwith. London. 18’b Aug.—The Canadian scheme of military defence as agreed upon at the Imperial Defence Conference comprises acquiescence in the uniformity of organisation, etc, like those of the other oversea dominions. 1 he nucleus of the Canadian navy ia to be commenced
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    EXCHANGE
    124 937 Penang, 2( th Al gust. (Ry courtesy of lhe Chartered Bank London, Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4/, Credit 2/41 >, 3 Documentary.. 2/4! Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 175 j 3 days’ sight Private 176} Bombay, Demand Bank 175} Moulinein, Demand Bank 175 3 days’sight Private 177
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    PRODUCE.
    182 938 Gold Leaf $61.8) B. Pep} er(W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepp* ,r $l6 sales Trang Pepper 14 75 buyers Clove* out of season Mace 80. sales Mace Pickin'- t'6.50 sales Nutmeg* 110 s 18.50 sales CNo 1 5.80 sale» Sugar < 2 no stock (Basket 3.85 sales Tapioca
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