The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 22 July 1910

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  • 21 1 THE STAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 8. Penang, Friday, 22nd July, 1910. No. 29.
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    • 296 1 I I /z/// zI//ZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZ. CONTENTS. I T. A Clumsy Liar 585 F. M. S. rx. Colony Cricket Match 589 Anna Virumque 588 Cricket Rule that is Often Broken... 590 Crete 593 Penang Volunteers 590 A 593 Some Kedah Questions 596 League Football 598 x Adversaria 600 A 603 Police ex.
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    • 161 2 1 i J THE I j STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION, I I I ii MMS»*"» J 5 Publishing the day prior to the departure of each mail 0 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States i j news originally published in the daily issues, as well as
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  • 1363 585 Many modern journalists are such clumsy liars that we marvel how any people can be found nowadays to give credence to what they read in the newspapers. Of such is the specimen which the Sunday Chronicle calls its Special Commissioner.” We make this declaration on the evidence
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  • 208 585 Lawn Teniih Tonrnamei.t. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Doiible Handicap, Class A. Neubronner and EichenN’rg heat Martin and Whitlock 7—5 4 6; 6 2. Singh* Handicap, Class B.: Mourin w.o. from Sy er; E. R. Henderson Inat Dian b 4j 4 6; 6 4. Single
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    • 100 585 '**l3o Echo. V/ C' Z<V V Lr f /< V’ «X ja-tice everybody and justice alone.— Einerw, Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No 226-232, Reach Sheet, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. JBIL EDITION (Post Free) 5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone
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    • 82 585 Don’t Neglect a Cold. Perhaps you believe you will be a |4 e u throw off every cold you contract. You may have done so many times Wore, and yet the v<-ry next cold may develop into pneumonia. You cannot always tell the condition of your Hystem, and it is
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  • 1017 586 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of th<* Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon when the following gentlemen were present: Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. A. M. Pountney, Dr. P. V. Locke and Mr. Quah Beng with Mr. L. M. Bejl (Municipal Engineer), Dr.
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  • 235 586 We hear that Mr. Maebeth has joined the Menglembu Board, and that XT. r and Mr. Traub are resigning. JeBBen A meeting of the shareholders of rt. Menglembu Lode Syndicate was held in tfc Cham her oi Commerce yesterday afternoon When there were present Messrs. Allen Dennys, R.
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  • 194 586 We see by a copy of The Newspaper Owner which has reached us that our reference to the career of the new editor of the Pinaruj Gazette was not quite accurate. It will Ix 3 of interest to quote the Newspaper Owner as follows After service on
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    • 82 586 Don’t Neglect a Cold. Perhaps you believe you will be able to throw off every cold you contract. You may have done so main times l>efore, and yet the very next cobl may develop into pneumonia. You cannot always tell the condition of your system, ami it is letter to
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  • 100 586 Obituary. Nnnia Lim Kim Eng. We regret to announce the death of Nonia Lim Kim Eng which took place yesterday morning at her residence in Church Street. The deceased, who was 57 yean» of age, leaves three sons (Messrs. Boey Siev Nam, Boey Siew Chan, ami Boey Leong), two daughters,
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  • 1260 587 (From Our Own Correspondent.) 13th July, 1910. tons Silei fp Explain'd. Owin rr to frequent absences, it is some time since I sent you any notes ami comments on the doings of Ipoh and neighbourhood, though there has been no particular excitement to chronicle, I believe. An Unpleasant
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  • 303 587 fhe Free Press SOOS, in th»* pres ‘me of the Guides and of the Singapore team at Bisley an excellent advertisemnt for Malaya. Our contemporary observes Whatever their weather difficulties, the men a]q wared to have a quiet confidence in their own ex|»erience and abilities, and,
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  • 110 587 The following appears in the Daily Mail Overseas Edition of June 25, over some samples of Tamil, Malay, and Chinese writing, taken from the columns To the Editor of The Over-Seas Dailt Mail.” Sir, —I am sending you texts of the Proclamation of King George in English,
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  • 164 587 Winding up and Sde. An extraordinary general ny» .f UJ (lf shareholders in the Bagan o Ltd., was held in Bangkok f or the of confirming the resolution enpowering the wmding up and sale of the Company passed at the extraordinary meeting held on June 21st. There
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  • 137 588 (Echo Special,) Hostilities Continue. Singapore, 15th July.—A Free Preee wire states that hostilities continue in Macao. Nine soldiers were killed. The pirates suffered enormous losses. The Governor of Macao visited the scene. 1,000 Chinese troops and four gunboats are waiting for the pirates who have taken
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  • 53 588 (Echo Special.) Governor Grantfl Him lire Pai don. Singapore, 15th July.—H. E. the Governor has granted a free pardon to Sz Ping Chin, a clerk, who Was sentenced by Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith to three months’ imprisonment for perjury. Ping Chin was also awarded a sum of
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  • 38 588 (Echo Special.) The Malakoff Flotation. Singapore, 15th July.—Messrs. Fraser A Co.’s weekly report states that, the dullness of the market remains unchanged. The feature of the week was the MalaktdT flotation which was elevon limes overHubscrilied
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  • 42 588 (Echo Special.) Tuetonln Clnb Threaten! <!. Singapore, 15th July. A fire took place yesterday evening in the engine sty'd of the store of Sir John Jackson, Ltd. The shed was burnt out. A tree which was blazing threatened the Teutonia Club.
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  • 70 588 (Supplied by Renter.) Blue Book Pnblished. London, 15th July.—A voluminous blue book on Tibet has l>een published. The principal feature is the second despatch of Sir Edward Grey (Foreign Secretary) insisting that China should observe the treaties and trade agreements and intimating that we are prepared to protect the
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  • 47 588 (Supplied by Reuter.) No Longer on the Committee of Defence. London, 14th July. —Mr. 11. 11. Asquith, replying to a question by Mr. A. 11. Lee, Conservative meintar for Fareham, said that Lord Kitchener was no longer a member vf the Committee of Imperial Defence.
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  • 60 588 (Supplied by Reuter.) Well Bone, Singapore! London, 15th July. —Captain C. M. Phillips of the Singapore team won the City of London comjtetition at Bisley. It was a popular win. "The City of Lon lon competition is to Indian and Colonial Vounteers only and is awarded to the highest
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  • 48 588 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dines Kato. London. 14th July.—The Foreign Press Association gave a banquet in honour of M. Takaaki Kato, Japanese Ambassador in London, and Prince lyesato Tokugawa. There were many speeches. M. Kato dwelt on the close relationship between the Press and the Diplomacy.
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  • 43 588 (Supplied by Reuter.) Inspecting Every Side of Military Life.” London, 15th July. —His Majesty the King is quietly inspecting every side of military life at Aidershot. He is visiting the camps, schools and hospitals, the Queen frequently accompanying him.
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  • 263 588 (Supplied by Reuter.) Radical Protest. London, 14th July.—As the result of a meeting of from 40 to 50 Radical mein Iters of the House of Commons a strong protest was sent to Mr. 11. 11. Asquith, the Premier, with regard to the increased vote for naval shipbuilding.
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  • 35 588 (Supplied by Reuter.) First Reading Passed. London, 14th July.—The Bill introduced by Sir Edward A. Sassoon making compul sory the use of wireless telegraphy on shin« has passed its first reading. v
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  • 43 588 (Supplied by Reuter.) Waiwupu Admits Illegality of Tax. London, 15th July.—Reuter’s correspondent at Hongkong states that the Legation telegraphs that the Waiwupu has admitted the illegality of the opium tax and has undertaken to instruct the Viceroy of Canton accordingly.
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  • 755 588 Of arms, and the men trained to use ’em, be this short discourse. A good Judge last night declared that there abides with him a conviction that the day is surely coming when Britons will have to fight for their Empire. At the same time and place, a
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  • 275 589 We are given to understand that there is a possibility of the F. M. S. cricket authorities scratching the cricket match v. Colony, due to be played in Singapore next month, owing to the difficulty which has been experienced in getting together a representative side, says
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  • 46 589 Lawn Tennis Tournament. blii lowing were the reBul *B of the ties PU£ed yesterday an^ca P> Class A. Henson w. o. Single Handicap, Class C.: H. T. Petts n, V T1 «>mas. Brut* 1 i handicap, Class B. Cowap and Stephens and C T. Smith
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  • 446 589 1911 Budget. A meeting of the members of the Rural Board, Penang, was held in the Land Office, yesterday afternoon, the following gentlemen being present:— Messrs. H. Marriott (Chairman),.!. Nathan, Gan Ngoh Bee, H. V Towner. Cheah Choo lew and Dr. R. Dane, with Mr. Chee Kok
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  • 145 589 Statutory Meeting. The first general (statutory) meeting of The Dispensary Ltd., was held at the offices of Messrs. Evatt and Co., F. M. S. Railway Buildings, yesterday afternoon, Dr. J. Kirk presiding. Ten other shareholders were present. The business was purely formal. In addressing the meeting the Chairman
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  • 641 589 By an Expert. Ihe attendance at the Course watching the work this morning was larger than any other morning yet. The Cours/* proper was opened and all obstacles removed which afforded the horses an opportunity of galloping on the rails although not many took advantage
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  • 348 590 Presentation to Mr. HoodBegg. A pleasant ceremony took place at the offices of Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., this morning when Mr. A. Hood-Begg, who leaves Penang shortly to take charge of the Singapore branch of the firm, was presented with an address and a piece of silk by his
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  • 149 590 The following important notice affecting the laws of cricket hafl lieen issued by the Marylebone Cricket Club The M. C. C. committee consider it necessary to call attention to objectionable, if not illegal, action on the part of batsmen, which the committee know from
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  • 1880 590 A ;nual Pi iz Giving and Concert. The annual prize distribution and smoking concert was held by the Penang Volunteers last night, in the Drill Hall. There was a big muster. Capt. Adams introduced Mr. Justice Thornton as having kindly consented to present the prizes, and the Rev.
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    • 33 590 To-night. If you would enjoy to-morrow take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to-night. They produce an agreeable laxative effect, clear the head and cleanse the stomach. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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  • 577 591 Owner of Cocos Islands Passes Away. A telegram has been received here, says the Straits Times, announcing the death at Vent nor, in the Isle of Wight, of Mr. George Clunies Ross, head of the Ross family and proprietor of the Cocos Islands. Mr. Ross had
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    • 74 591 Cause of Stomach Troubles. When a man has trouble with his stomach you may know that he is eating more than he should or of some article of food or drink not suited to his age or occupation, or that his bowels are habitually constipated. Take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver
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    • 54 591 Why Suffer from Rheumatism? It is a mistake to allow anyone to suffer from rheumatism, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most cases a cure effected by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. For sale
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  • 263 592 About the middle of last month Tan Pu Sim, a Chinaman, was arrested here from advices received from the Rangoon Police for alleged criminal breach of trust. A telegram was promptly despatched to the Rangoon authorities by Chief Detective Inspector Harte, who instructed them to send down
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  • 525 592 —L. and C. Express. The Johore Railway. Mr. Ginnell asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any liability attached to the giving of expert advice paid for by t he Crown Agent» for the Colonies if so, how was the liability enforced when
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  • 26 592 (Echo Special.) Home on Long Leave. Singapore, 15th July.—Captain A. R. Chancellor, Superintendent of Police, is going home on long leave on July 25.
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  • 24 592 (Echo Special.) Copra and Pepper. Singapore, 15th July.—Following are today’s market prices:— Sundried Copra 9.70 no buyers. Mixed 9.30 White Pepper $26.37?,, buyers.
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  • 79 592 (Echo Special 1 ah Kt Prices. Singapore, 15th July. Bukit Rajah £l9 17s. 6s. Damausara £8 15s. Lanadron £7 ss. Linggis £3 2s. Pataling £3 Ils. 3d. Sapoug £1 10s. Shelfords £3 18s. 9d. Serdang £6 16s. 3d. Singapore and Johore... fl 7. Singapore, 16th July
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  • 81 592 (Echo Special.) Ri port for 1909. Singapore, 16th July.—The report on .Malacca for the year 1909 says that it was the most prosperous year on record. The revenue for the year was J 721,272 and the expenditure f 610,27-"». The Opium and Spirit Farmers still owe 5108.500. The
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  • 42 592 (Echo Special.) 1 Dougins and liosf.. Singapore, 16th July.—The names ,t Mr. D. Douglas (of Caledonia Estate) and Dr. J. S. Rose (Acting Municipal Health Officer) have added to the Cotn m i ssio of the Peace for Penang.
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  • 25 592 (Echo Special.) Deccans to Play on the Esplanade. Singapore, 16th July.—The Band of the Deccans will play twice every month on the Esplanade.
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  • 39 592 (Echo Special.) Captain Fined. Singapore, 16th July.—Captain Home, of the Hon(j Bee, was fined $250 for making a false declaration with regard to the number of passengers carried by that steamer on her last trip.
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  • 81 592 (Echo Special.) Surrounding the Pirates. Singapore, 16th July.—The island of Colouan is surrounded by Portuguese troops and gun boats, and also sixteen Chinese boats to assist in preventing the escape of the pirates. The pirates, who are armed with mausers, fled to the mountains when the village
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  • 165 592 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dillon's Motion IDjecfcd. London, 15th July. —Mr. J. Dillon’s motion to reduce the Shipbuilding vote to £2,000,000, was rejected by 298 votes to 70, a majority of 228. The original vote of £3,444,000 was, therefore, adopted. Mr. A. J. Balfour said that he
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  • 37 592 (Supplied by Renter.) King’s Silver Medal H«L London, 16th July.—Corporal Radice, oj Oxford University, won the silver me* a the King’s Prize* at Bisley with a score 200, after shooting off ties with two o e
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  • 56 593 (Supplied by Reuter.) > Ministers Ask for Alli we. London, 16th July.—The Tibetan blue.l. w hich has just been published, shows that the Tibetan' Ministers repeatedly revested the despatch of a British officer to enquire with regard to Chinese interference in the administration. They asked for an alliance similar
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  • 74 593 (Supplied by Reuter.) Distribution of Prizes. London, 16th July.—Prince Arthur of Connaught presided at the distribution of awards at the Japan-British Exhibition. He stated that the awards were practically evenly divided between the two nations and read a telegram from the King heartily congratulating the promoters on the
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  • 63 593 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Accidents. London, 16th July.—M. Kinet, the aviator, fell from his machine at Ghent last Sunday. He died last night. Miss Spencer, the parachutist, fell at Coventry on Sunday and was killed. Prince as Aeronaut. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, is at Brussels. He and his two
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  • 860 593 Without knowing much about it, the average Briton is pro-Greek and anti-Turk when the Cretan Question is to the fore. What is the Cretan Question It is to the inan in the street as much a conundrum as the query, What is the difference between a thorn bush and
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  • 108 593 Xestcrday’s WaiiaHiyres. Over 110 troops took part in the field day manoeuvres yesterday morning. The Sikh Police and Cadets, who numbered alxiut seventy, met at the junction of Scotland and Aork Roads at 7.30 am. They were ordered to try and get a -toss the Bukit Penara Pass
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  • 79 593 Tiss» rant-Velge. A quiet wedding took place at St. George’s Church this morning, the contracting parties being Mr. Lucien Tisserant, engineer, of Medan, and Miss Mary Velge, of Penang. The Rev. F. W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, officiated at the ceremony. Ihe bride, who was given away by her
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  • 339 593 .The Hon. Mr. J. 0« Anthonisz, Resident Councillor, and Mrs. Anthonisz will be “At Home at the Residency on Wednesday, the 27th inst., at 5 p.m. Mr. John Bowman has joined the Labuan Sanitary Board. Says the Siam Observer To-day’s great thought for Mr. Maxwell, “In Kedar’s
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  • 524 594 (From Our Ou:n Correspondent.') Alor Star, 14th July. Tin* < rinis. There in nothing fresh te add, except that the Malay officials were greatly pleased by the Echo a presentment of their case. Bridge hone. The Sungei Korok Bridge, linking up the Kota Sarang Semut road, is
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  • 548 594 Major-General Theodore Edward Stephenson, c.b., who succeeds Major-General 'I Parrott as General Officer Commanding the Straits Settlements, arrived in Singapore by the P. and <). A -saye on Friday afternoon. He was met in the roads by one of the Master Attendant’s launches, and landed at
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  • 143 594 XIX J \JI 1 1 .—S. T. We understand that in view of the decision of the Court of Appeal in the of Chop long Ho kin, His Excellent X Governor has been pleased to grant if J pardon to Sz Ping Chin, in resist of
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  • 77 594 The master of the British steamer Clam reported at Singapore having passed at 4.30 p.m. on the 11th inst. a large boiler afloat, apparently not long in the water. The boiler is reported to be right in the track of steamers from Pulau Manki to the Horsburgh.
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  • 271 594 Increase of Capital. An extraordinary meeting of Kuala Kangsar Plantations will lie held on July 29th to consider a resolution to increase the Capital of the Company from £25,000 to -£35,000 by the creation of two thousand additional ordinary shares of $5O each ranking for dividend at
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  • 630 595 flip < aptain I inert. The case against Captain Home of the Uonu Bee, and the ship's medical officer, n Ross for signing an inaccurate statent regarding the number of passengers •ed was continued on Friday afternoon S«Mr.F ir Court Inspector Ambrose prosecuted, and Baker appeared on
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  • 65 595 (Supplied by Reuter.) King George Pleased. London, 18th July.— Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary have returned to London from Aidershot. The King has sent a message to Lieut.General Sir H. L. Smith-Dorrien, G. 0. C., Aidershot, stating his satisfaction at the fitness, zeal, and keenness of
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  • 40 595 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Brush with Tribesmen. London, 16th July. —The French troops attacked the Moorish tribesmen at the Muhuja river. The Moors fled leaving fifty-three dead. The French casualties were eleven killed and forty-three wounded.
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  • 41 595 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Aerial Race. London, 16th July.—M. Morane, in a monoplane, and M. Drexel, in a bi-plane, raced from Bournemouth to the Needles and back. M. Morane won. He travelled at the rate of 50 miles an hour.
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  • 124 595 (Supplied by Reuter.) AM|uith’s Navy Speech Well Received. London, 16th July. The German papers give prominence to Mr. 11. 11. Asquith’s speech in the House of Commons on the Navy. They appreciate his moderation and friendliness as showing considerable relaxation of tension Ijetween the two countries. Official
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  • 31 595 (Supplied by Reuter.) The King’s Prize. London, 17th July.—Corporal Radice, of Oxford University, has won the Kings Prize at Bisley with a score of 340. I his is a record.
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  • 36 595 (Supplied by Reuter.) To be Proclaimed a Kingdom. London, 17th July.- Reuter learns that it is not likely that any Power will raise an objection to the proclamation of Montenegro as a kingdom next month.
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  • 35 595 (Supplied by Renter.) Received by tha Tsar and Taarltsa. London, 17th July. The Tsar and Tsaritsa received Prince Tsaitao, of the Chinese Military Mission, on board their yacht Standart at the Baltic port.
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  • 40 595 (Supplied by Reuter.) Enthiißiastic Send-off to Scott. London, 18th July.—Captain Scott, the Antarctic explorer, was given an enthusiastic send-off on leaving for South Africa, where he will join the Terra Nova. Sir E. Shackleton wished him every success.
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  • 49 595 (Supplied by Reuter.) Training of the Naval Force. London, 18th July.—Admiral Sir Reginald Friend Henderson, Commander of the Courtguard and Reserves at Portsmouth since 1904, assisted by three officers, will shortly visit Australia at the invitation of the Commonwealth Government to organise and train the naval forces.
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  • 40 595 (Supplied by Reuter.) One Man Killed. London, 18th July.—An explosion took place in the stokehold of the first-class cruiser, H. M. S. Sutlej, during the manoeuvres in the Atlantic. One man was killed and lour injured.
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  • 79 595 (Supplied by Reuter.) Places Reserved for them at Opening of Parliament* London, 18th July. The Daily Esprew states that, at the initiative of King George, places will l>e reserved for the representatives of the Dominions at the next opening of Parliament. This was the King’s personal idea. By
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  • Page 595 Advertisements
    • 32 595 To-night. If you would enjoy to-morrow take Chamberlain’s Stomachand Liver Tablets to-night. They produce an agreeable laxative effect, clear the head and cleanse the stomach. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 55 595 Why Suffer from Rheumatism? It is a mistake to allow anyone to suffer from rheumatism, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most (raws a cure effected by applying Chaml**rlain’s Pain Balm. The relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. For sale
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  • 2027 596 Under that caption, the Strait# Time# on Saturday made some queer suggestions. It does not adduce a single new fact, but it submits new views of some old ones. It hasn’t an atom of sympathy for the Kedah folk, and we think we can show, by one
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  • 236 597 ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Leslie Thornton.) The fourth assizes of the year opened in the Supreme Court this morning with Mr. Justice Leslie Thornton presiding. There are eight cases on the list, three bemg from Province Wellesley. m r Gangr Robbery. lhe first case called was that against
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  • 146 597 In the Second Court, yesterday afternoon, Mr. A. W. Bailey, Coroner, resumed the inquest into the death of a Kling named Arulappan, which occurred in the General Hospital on the 30th ult. The deceased was admitted on the 26th suffering from acute dysentery. The witnesses examined were Dr.
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  • 59 597 Lawn Tennis Tonnanreut. Following were the resuts of the ties played yesterday Double Handicap, Class A.: Cleaver ami Seller w. o. from Rogers and Anthony. Single Handicap, Cl&ss B.: Saye beat Hutson 4 —6 6 —3 6—2 Bell beat Co wap 7—9 6-3 6—2. Single Handicap, Class C.: Macdonald
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
    • 237 597 To the Ei.jfon or the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, You have from time to time lately inserted card problems for solution. Mav I ask you therefore, to kindly put the following small one liefore your readers, or perhaps \ou aie an authority yourself and can oblige with
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  • 309 597 1 he International Correspondence Schools of which Mr. J. H. Whitaker, late of the Straits Times, is the General Agent, had an exhibit in the windows of Messrs. Whiteawav, Laidlaw Co. illustrating the work of the Schools. The distinctive features of the I. C. S. method of teaching are:
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  • 160 598 An Extraordinary General Meeting of the shareholders of thi- Coinpu.y wabeld at, noon to-day at the oih of M -rs. Paterson Simons and Co., Ltd., Gem -:1 Agents. The lion. R. Young presided and stated that the meeting v. ;called to obtain the
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  • 327 598 The League Secretary informs us that uo league matches will be played during Race week, so that the two matches fixed for the 26th and 27th inst. will be postponed to August 2nd ifnd 3rd respectively. The revised list of fixtures is as follows: Fixtures fo*r July. ..19,—Police
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  • 1200 598 A Sue >.f;| V« ar. W fc.H f cn t l n II V. is’ Administ ion Rej t on M pul i V. current i. sue of the Government C '!> Revenue $721,272 (£84,148) Ex; nditwe $610,275 (£71,198) Th y- ar 1909 has be. n the most
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  • Page 598 Advertisements
    • 37 598 To-night. If you would enjoy to-morrow take Chambf'irla in’» Stomach ar 1 Liver Tablet s to-night. They produ- mi agr» cnic hr.-'.ire effect, clear the head and cleanse the stomach. For bale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 56 598 Why Suffer from Rheumatism? It is a mistake to allow anyone to suffer from 'h'-umatism. as the pain can alwajs 1 relieved, and in most cases a cure effected by applying Chamberlain's Pain Bahn. 1 e relief from pain which it affords i a a worth man; times its co.-t.
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  • 151 599 The member of the P. L. K. C. held a Xp .hoot, yesterday afternoon, at Quic c E?L First at 100 yds. range, 7 shots •35 seconds. Then at 150 yds. range, Target.” Target up 3 secs., down 5 secs. (4 shots) possible 16. 7 shots in 35 secs.
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  • 24 599 (Echo Special.) 9< lid. Kuala Lumpur, 19th July. —The Planters iad Stores London Agency wire that line hard para is 9/11 a lb.
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  • 21 599 (Echo Special.'} JIIUH OlHptlt. Kuala Lumpur, 19th July. —The June output of Serendah Hydraulic Tin Co. was 295 pikuls.
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  • 19 599 (Echo Special.) Pepper. Singapore, 18th July.—Following are today's market prices for pepper White Pepper 825.25, buyers. Black Nominal.
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  • 86 599 (Echo Special.) The Tin Industry. Kuala Lumpur, 19th Julv.—The Resi-W-Generil’s report on the F. M. S. for the year 1909 r ?r p .blishel. The revenue shows an in- e of r /6 ),000 on preceui y< r 1 the expenditure a ue states tin* i ’.3
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  • 43 599 (71'hO S'; f I II.) hit to Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur, 19th July.—The Bishop of Singapore is due here to-day. He will arrive at Seremban to-morrow and will stay there till the 27th inst. when he proceeds to Malacca.
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  • 18 599 (Echo Special.) LafAuf Prices. Singapore, 18th July: Sialang £1 115.9 d. New Singapore Rubber 89.
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  • 45 599 (Supplied by Reuter.) German Army Airship Mancouvres. London, July.—The Gorman Army airship war manoeuvres have begun, three participating. They made extensive reconnaissances. Moranch Success at Brighton. London, 19th July.—The Frenchman Morane won the majority of the most important prizes at Bournemouth, winning <£3,400 altogether.
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  • 45 599 (Supplied by Reuter.) Takes t> th<‘ Sport of Kings. London, 18th July. —The Standard says that the Kaiser, wb > was hitherto held aloof from horse-racing, become a patron of the principal Turf Club in Germany, and is exercising his authority throughout the country.
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  • 27 599 (Supplied by Reuter.) Al Gravisend. London, 19th July.—The Japanese cruiser Ikoma has arrived at Gravesend. lhe M.yor boarded the vessel and welcomed the Japanese representatives.
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  • 70 599 (Supplied by Reuter.) His Interest in Army and Navy. London, 19th July. -The Tin»» st that ti e d v'-ittoA lersbot is r<as stron evid(’. 0 oi the iid "iihon 01 a? R.n“ to rsusHfato hi person *!r .a t t Hu vi I eadyhad an elect;if ing
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  • 69 599 (Supplied by Reuter.) O. Fncknd’s Fxcurp. London, 1 th July.—Mr. Lloyd-George, eilcr .he Exchejuer, speaking at the 1h.i...! Dinner r ferred to the increase of naior .1 ex end! ure which he said was mainly due to the insane competition in armament ‘‘All nations,” he continued, seemed affected
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  • 43 599 (Supplied by Reuter.) Nine Killed. London, 19th July.—A telegram from Melbourne states that an express from Bright m to Melbourne collided with a train standing at Richmond Station smashing three carriages into matchwood. Nine were killed and sixty injured.
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  • 33 599 (Supplied by Reuter.) A World’s Hecord. .London, 19th July.— A telegram from New York states that Shepherd run I,(XX) yards in 2 min. 12J secs. This is a world’s record.
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  • 41 599 (Supplied by Reuter.) DepntMion to the Sultan. London, 19th July. deputation representing the Mussulmans of China, Mongolia and Turkestan, has arrived at Constantinople to congratulate the Sultan of Turkey on his accession and on the establishment of a constitutional regime.
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  • 114 599 (Supplied by Reuter.) Should Colonies bn Made to Pay! London, Pth July.—A deputation from the Associated Chambers of Commerce urged Lord Crewe, Secretary of State for the Cob ni< s, to reserve Crown lands in the Crown Colonies for the purpose eventually of r.-imburelng
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    • 75 599 Cause of Stomach Trouble*. When a m tn has trouble with his stomach you may know that he is eating more than he should or of some article of food or drink not suited to his age or occupation, or that his Ixawcls are habitually constipatea. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and
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  • 773 600 A slip of the pen, a sequacious compositor, and a mechanical proof-reader—these things conspire to worry a writer. That is how a stupid reference to “Mr. Kedah appeared in our yesterday’s effusion. We do not second the suggestion that Government should inaugurate a Press Bureau or Press Table, on
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  • 381 600 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Single Handicap, Class A.: Eichcnberg beat Godby 6 —2 I—6; 6—3 Neubronner beat Seller 6—4 6—3. Single Handicap, Class B.: Desebrock beat Pledger 6—4 6—B 6—3. Single Handicap, Class C.: Houston beat Duncan B—6 6—2 Drummond beat
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  • 708 600 Police vs. t ree School. On the C R. C. ground yesterday afternoon the Police beat the Penang fX Schoo by two goals to mZ, by no means an overwhelming victory especially when we take into account that the Scholars wen. playing two men short. Both the goak
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  • Page 600 Advertisements
    • 74 600 Cause of Stomach Troubles. When a man has trouble with his stoma*-' you may know’ that he is eating more than he should or of some article of f<x>a or drink not suited to his age or occupation, or that his Ixjwels are habitually constipat Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
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  • 314 601 June returns: Output Pls. 295.67 Va1ue512,933.75 Tribute paid $437.33 Working Expenses $3,140.68 Profit $9,355.74. Captain S. R. Perkins, Chief Boarding Officer, is laid up with dengue fever. Mgr. Bari lion is away from Singapore visiting the missions of the Diocese of Malacca, Penang ami
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
    • 98 601 10 the Editor of the Str/ its Echo. Sir. In your issue of the 13th you have an article, the want of some rare animals for tJie Zoo As I happened to catch a Coliego on Sunday, the 10th inst., but which unfortunately died, I have preserved it
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  • 379 601 ASSIZES. Gang Robbery. l he case in which five Javanese coolies of Caledonia Estate were charged with gang robbery with grievous hurt was concluded after we had gone to press yesterday afternoon. The jurors were not satisfied with the evidence as to the identity of the accused and
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  • 2163 601 What Is Done in the Straits. The report of the Commission appointed to enquire into the whole question of Indian Emigration to the colonies has Iveen printed and amongst the information gathered al out the Straits and opinions expressed are the following. Straits Xetthments and Malay States. All
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    • 33 601 Cause of Insomnia. nearly always disturbs the in« n 10re or less ami is often the cause of an v eases have been permanI jypr t.Ti Chamberlain’s Stomach ami Deal r Sa^e Dispensaries
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    • 55 601 Why Suffer from Rheumatism? It is a mistake* to allow anyone to suffer from rheumatism, as the pain can always Im* relieved, and in most cases a cure effected by applving Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Ihe relief from pun which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. lor sale
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  • 194 602 A Warning, At the request of the Perak authorities we publish the following record of two cases recently heard at Kuala Kangsar. Police Summons Nos. 120 and 121 of 1910. Government of Perak VB. H. W. Metcalfe. H. E. Darby. Breach, of Section 8 of Enactment 22—07. Mr.
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  • Page 602 Advertisements
    • 82 602 Don’t Neglect a Cold.’ Perhaps you believe you will lie able to throw off every cold you contract. sou ma) have done so many times liefore, and yet the very next cold may develop into pneumonia. You cannot always tell the condition of ur system, ami it is better to
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  • 21 603 (Echo Special.) Copra. Singapore, 19th July.—Following are toto’s market prices for copra: gimdried Copra $9.85 no buyers, jfixed 89.50 A
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  • 33 603 (Echo Special.) Re-nominah'd by the Chamber of Commerce. Singapore, 19th July.—The Chamber of Commerce has re-nominated the Hon Mr. j S. Baker as member of the Legislative Council.
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  • 62 603 (Echo Special.) Doctor Fined $l5O. Singapore, 19th July. —Dr. Ross of the Hwy Bee has been fined $l5O. [Dr. Ross and the master of the Hong Bee were charged with making a false declaration ag to the number of passengers carried by that steamer during her last
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  • 25 603 (Echo Special.) I «test Prices. Singapore, 19th July.— Lanadron (contributory), buyers, <£5.15.0 Selangor <£3.16.0 Bertam 8/3 Ayer Panas $11.25 Sandycroft $36.50
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  • 83 603 (Supplied by Beater.) Dißciißsion in the Lords. London, 19th July.—ln the House of Lords yesterday the Earl of Portsmouth •ailed attention to the inadequacy of the Territorial Army. Lord Esher, Chairman of the Territorial Force Association, said that the Government should face the fact that the present
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  • 74 603 (Supplied by Beater.) Military Inefficiency of Canada. tendon, 19th July.—General Sir John reach has arrived in England after his ur of inspection of the defences in our overseas dominions. tl T™ 1 8 correspondent understands ix r( ‘.l’ w *il contain some verv General French, telieving uat
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  • 58 603 Rai l way Accident. (Supplied by Renter.) Excursion Train breaks away from Engine. London, 20th .Tnlv_ a« ‘‘'"'l dashhm intn aUd ran back five ”’iles, Birr M <l l ass, ''“S cr ,r coming from were sS. 1 Wh J U ’T d off the rl ion Altogether over 100
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  • 33 603 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fixed for June. London, 20th July.-King George has signed a proclamation fixing the Coronation in June next. The date of the month will be fixed early in 1911.
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  • 35 603 (Supplied by Reuter.) Defending Fleet Win?. London, 20th July.—The British naval manoeuvres have ended in a decisive victorv for the defending fleet which was under the command of Vice-Admiral Sir William Henry May.
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  • 96 603 (Supplied by Reuter.) Explained by lhe “Times.” London, 20th July.—The Times publishes seventy-two additional «pages with maps ami pictures dealing with the history of Japanese commerce and industry. In a leading article the Times, after referring to the admiration and respect which the dramatic appearance of Japm amOng
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  • 70 603 (Supplied by Benter.) The Entente. London, 19th July.—The Marquis of Northampton, in announcing to President Fallieres the accession of King George V, said that the King would never forget the, proofs of friendship which his father had received from the French nation. King George was animated by the
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  • 534 603 Be oft with the old love, before getting on with the new, is good advice in most cases, but one notable exception has occurred to us within the last few days. Who is the responsible jierson for the present messed arrangements on Bagan Jermal road We d<> not know,
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  • Page 603 Advertisements
    • 33 603 Cause of Insomnia. near ty always disturbs the uuomn^ Ore r an d the cause of entlv la i an y cases have lx?en permanLiver T.Ti Stomach and Dealer r b ab Dispensaries
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    • 74 603 Cause of Stomach Troubles. When a man has trouble with his stomach you may know that he is eating more than he should or of some article of food or drink not suited to his age or occupation, or that his bowels are habitually constipated. Take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver
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  • 499 604 ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Leelie Thornton.) Theft. On a charge of theft an old offender, named Mohamed Kassim described as a handcart puller, stood his trial in the Supreme Court yesteiday. The complainant was Shevoo Maideen, who keeps a money changer’s stall in Queen Street and also cooks
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  • 854 604 P. V. S. vs. G. W. The Wharfingers are a much better team than their four to nil defeat by Butterworth last week would seem to indicate. Yesterday, playing with a great deal more confidence, they improved considerably on that form. They tackled better, attacked with more sting,
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  • 86 604 There is every probability that this Colony will be represented by a Volunteer contingent at the King's Coronation, which is fixed to take place in June next year. Hongkong, according to the 8. C. M. P., has already sent an application home for representation of the
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  • 213 604 Lawn Teiinia Tournamei t Only the following tie was finished of those played on the Esplanade yesterday Double Handicap, Class A. Southam and J. R. Brown heat Pledger and Godby 3—6 6—3 6—4. The remaining fixtures were either postponed or left off at an unfinished state. The Siamese Military
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  • 966 605 K.M. S. (Malay States) Rubber and Coconut Plantations. isiy, ine proceedings -L. and C. Expreiw. pfospectus Estimates Exceeded. The statutory meeting of the K. M. S. (Malav States) Rubber and Coconut Plantations, limited, was held on 30th ult. □t the registered offices of the company, 5, Whittington-avenue, E. C., Sir
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  • 292 605 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 19th July. H. E. the High Commissioner and suite areexpfcted to arrive in Taiping on Monday, the 25th instant, at 12 noon. After staying at the Residency for the night H. E. will go up the hill to the “Cottage” the next morning,
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
    • 592 605 To tub Editor or tub Straits Echo. Dear Sir, As the letter in your issue of the 12th instant, regarding some of the Captains on board the Straits Steamship Coy’s Ixiats, may lead people, who have no chance to know or study them, to have faulty impressions
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  • 27 606 (Echo Special.) Latest Prices. Singapore, 20th July Allagars, buyers, 6s. 6d. Duffs $7.75. Labu 19s. 6d. Luinut £l-9-0. Singapore and Johore, buyers $l6.
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  • 88 606 (Echo Special.) Captain of the Dania” Attacked. Singapore, 20th July.—A mutiny took place on board the Russian steamer Dania m Singapore harbour yesterday. The captain, who was threatened in consequence of his not allowing two men shore leave, was attacked by the men with a knife
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  • 41 606 (jBcAo Special.) Eleven Pirates Captured. Singapore, 20th July.—A wire from Macao states that the Police have captured a junk, laden with arms and ammunition and manned by eleven pirates. The indications are that they had designs against Macao.
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  • 17 606 (Echo Special.) I’oprn. Singapore, 20th July.—The market price to-day of sun-dried copra is >9.90, no buyers.
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  • 77 606 (Supplied by Reuter.) Memorial Service at St. Pau Ta. London, 20th July.—A memorial service was held at St. Paul’s to the men of the Royal Artillery who fell in South Africa. It was a stately and solemn ceremony and a great military display. The Duke of Connaught
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  • 37 606 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Strike. London, 21st July. A telegram from Ottawa states that the train men have struck work on the entire Grand Trunk Kailway in Canada. There is widespread demoralisation of business.
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  • 120 606 (Supplied by Reuter.) Armament Votes Passed. London, 20th July.—The House of Commons passed the votes for the armaments of the Army, Navy and Naval Works. Replying to critics, Mr. R. B. Haldane, War Secretary, and Mr. Reginald McKenna, First Lord of the Admiralty, declared that
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  • 63 606 (Supplied by Reuter.) Laurier at WinnipegLondon, 21st July.—Reuter’s correspondent at Winnipeg states that Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of Canada, replying to a petition for reciprocity with the United States, said that the Government was willing to negotiate with the United States, but preference to Great Britain
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  • 64 606 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Conspiracy Feared. London, 21st July.—A telegram from Constantinople states that a series of mysterious arrests have taken place culminating in the apprehension of Ri/a Nour, Deputy for Sinope. An official communique says that a conspiracy has been discovered for the massacre of
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  • 18 606 (Sup'plied by Reuter.) Homeward Bound. London, 20th July. Prince Tsaitao has left St. Petersburg for China.
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  • 211 606 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sightseeing in London. London, 20th July. The bluejackets of the Japanese cruiser Ikoma are sightseeing in London. The chief officers called on Their Majesties. Luncheon at Japan-British Exhibition. London, 21st July.—Prince Arthur of Connaught presided at luncheon at the Japan-British Exhibition in honour of the
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  • 121 606 Penang, 21st July. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4 i 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4' n 3 Documentary.. 2/4,\ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 175| 3 days’ sight Private 176 fr Bombay, Demand Bank 175| Moulmein, Demand Bank 174 3 days’sight Private 177
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  • 195 606 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 24. sales Trang Pepper 17.— sellers Cloves 66. nom. Mace 86.— sellers Pickings 73 sales Nutmegs 110 s. 17.75 sellers (No. 1 7.20 sales Sugar 2 no stock (Basket 4.90 sales Tapioca Flour 1.75 nom. Copra (mixed) 9.40 buyers (Tahbun
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    • 990 607 Advertisements. Three Months was the imytpi. ĕ Limit. V,! !1 b have Dr. Willi p IAItR «to S 4 tor Pai.- P.- >p].- cured tic ;i.P- r etfects of Tow He Must Die by the Doctors, 4 NAVY CANVAS. )IE E. Spearman Hughes of Kanoy Hebe Kt i ates ow
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