The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 11 August 1910

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1 680 The Straits Echo (Mail Edition)
  • 21 1 THE STRUTS ECHO. MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 centi Vol. 8. Penang, Thursday, 11th August, 1910. No. 32.
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    • 271 1 CONTENTS. x i x I I x Leaders page. Sports page. x Manchuria 655 P. C. C.: Lawn Tenuis Tourna- Adversaria 661 A 664 ment 655, 661, 668, 672 A 676 Dress Reform 668 Racing in Perak 662 Were We Wrong? 671 P. V. Rifle Contest* 664 Our Member ...671
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    • 144 2 THE 6 STKAiTS ECHO IMAIL EDITION. nwjjtjgM™»— Publishing 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 as all important news from various parts of the Far East, r f including China,
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  • 1047 655 At last we have the text of the RussoJapanese agreement, pending receipt of which we postponed comment. Japanese papers had been hinting that it safeguarded the xtatux y//o in Manchuria, and we were foolish enough to hope that that meant the daiue quo ante bellum, and the maintenance of
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  • 402 655 1 he Shanghai Bar murder case came to a conclusion very late yesterday afternoon. No. 1, Madar Pakir, stated that on the day in question he went to the Shanghai Bar and had twenty cents worth of brandy. Previously he ‘had had a bottle of toddy. W hile drinking
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  • 115 655 Lawn TenniM Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Championship: A. G. Anthony beat H. A. Neiibronner 6 3; G 1. Profession Pairs: Cleav.-r and Seller (Law) brat Waugh and Reimann (Merchant s) G 0; G 3. Single Han'lieap, Class B.: Denebrock ir.o. from Daniel. Single
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    • 93 655 i I rati. everybody and justice alone.— Emerton. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PE ICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343. 0.-All business communications should be addressed
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    • 57 655 For an Impaired Appetite. Loss of apptiite always results from faulty digestion. All that is neede.l i M a few doses of Chamls-rlain’s Stomach ami Liver Tablets l’h<7 will invigorate the stomach, strengthen th»- digestion ami give you an app-tite like a wolf. Ihe-e Tablets also tas a gentle laxative.
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  • 4124 656 (Conf inued from pifjc, 653.) XXIII. -Public Works The total expenditure on Public Works, including establishments, in 1909 amounted to $6,797,402, distributed as follows: Federal 629,341 Perak 2,166,599 Selangor 2,052,426 Negri Sembilan 993,646 Pahang 955,390 Total $6,797,402 The expenditure is less than in 1908 by $1,098,809, and
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  • 355 658 (From Oar Oien Correspondent.) Taiping, 3rd August. The Forgery Hase. A clerk in the local bank has been arrested on suspicion in connection with the forgery of Mr. Knight’s signature for $5,000, which has been reported in your columns. Another Clerk in a Government Department, who it is
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  • 577 658 The following article in the Homih* Telegraph of the 22nd ult. has some The truth is that the law, as it at p rerent stands, is hitting the wrong dog” The most acute watchfulness, the most "untirim, care, are of no avail against those dark wavs which the
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    • 116 658 Just Wiiat You f ecd. Pneumonia. Your tongue is coated. Old people and those who haw weak Your breath is foul. lungs cannot be too careful in guardling Headaches come and go. against this disease. Pneumonia 7 These symptoms show that your stomach results from a cold or an attack
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  • 1114 659 (From Our Taiping Correspondent.) The annual meeting of the Perak Rifle Association was brought to a successful dose on Monday by the distribution of prizes at the Perak Club at 9 p.m., followed by a v erv enjoyable Concert in the Reading Room which was specially fitted up for
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  • 52 659 {Echo Special.) July Crop s Singap>re, Ith August. The July crops of the undermentioned estates wen» as follows lbs. United Singapore... 1,945 Banteng 2,700 Changkat Senlang 3,658 Bul.it Lintang 3,800 Kuala Lumpur, sth August. Batu Tiga 8,462 lbs. Sengat 7,031 Glenealy 7/*3l Ratanui 1,850 Singa|M»re, sth August. Bukit Timn.h
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  • 40 659 (Echo Special.) Pepper a id Copra. Singapore, 4th August.— Following are to-day’s market prices for pepper and copra:— Mixed Copra 810-20, no buyers White Pepper 827-00, buyers. Singapore, sth August.—To-day’s market price of white pepper is 820.75 buyers. (27.05?)
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  • 42 659 {Elio Special X.ihd r ITitikn Tri pliy. Kuala Lumpur, sth August. The bent scores of the Ladies Rifle Clubs for the Alexander Clarke Trophy (January to June) are as follows Mrs. Hobson 406. Mrs. Highet 400. Miss Thornton 4<)<).
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  • 40 659 (Echo Special.) ArreMed nt I’m nJong* Priok. Singapore, 4th August. The Hatavia Nirnuddad says that IGzoux Ruhr, Managmg Director of the Straits Immigration Syndicate, has lx>en arrested at Tanjong Priok in connection with mining matters in West Borneo.
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  • Page 659 Advertisements
    • 47 659 For nn Impaired Appetite. Ixmm of appuite always results from faulty A!1 is few dose's <4 Ch .mls-nam’s Stommh and Liver Tablet*. 1 hey will invigorate thestoma h, strengthen diction and give you an upp-tite like a uod Ihe-4- lablets alis, iv t M a Dealers and.
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  • 41 660 (Echo Special.) Latest Quotations. Singapore, 4th August. Edinburgh X 0 15 0 buyers. Inch Kenneth <£ls 15 0 Labu <£ 019 0 Merlimau X 0 7 3 Singapore Para 3 7 6 Balgownie ...316 Indragiri 918 Sandycroft 933
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  • 43 660 (Echo Special.) Grow Abus? Alleged. Singapore, sth August. —The South China Morning Poet alleges gross abuse as to the laws regulating the Chinese coolies sent from Hongkong to Mahiya who are, it state#, placed under conditions little short of slavery.
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  • 37 660 (Echo Special.) Market Dull. Singapore, sth August.—Messrs. Eraser and Co.’s report states that the market is dull and that prices are falling slowly. With regard to rubber there is little activity in London.
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  • 23 660 (Echo Special.) 63‘Gl Singapore, sth August. The mortality fort he past week jvas (53*61 per thousand thirty four deaths from cholera.
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  • 20 660 (Echo Special.) Al Home Kuala Lumpur, sth August.—The Selmgor Golf Club held a successful At Home yesterday.
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  • 23 660 (Supplied by Renier.) Height Retard. London, 4th August.---The aeropianist Chavez, at Blackpool, made the world’s record as to height, ascending 5,405 ft.
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  • 45 660 (Supplied by Renter.) eceivetl in Farewell Audience London, sth August.—A telegram from Berlin states that the Kaiser received in farewell audience the Chinese Minister Yin Chang, who will Im? succeeded at Berlin by Sir Cheng Liang Cheng. The latter has presented his credentials.
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  • 27 660 (Supplied by Reuter.) Two New Judges. London, 4th August.—The K.C.’s Messrs. Horace Avory and T. G. Horridge have been appointed Judges of the King’s Bench.
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  • 76 660 (Supplied by Reuter.) Voungliusbiiid o.i the Sitii;to:i. London, 4th August.—Sir Francis Younghusband, in an article in the Times on the British action in Tibet, says that the results of the Lhassa Mission have been gradually thrown away. The Chinese, with steady persistence, have insinuated themselves once more between us
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  • 37 660 (Supplied by Re id er.) Guaranteed by the Customs. London, sth August.—The Lil»erian loan will be shared equally between the United States, British, French, and German bankers and will lx? guaranteed bv the customs.
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  • 81 660 (Supplied by Renter.) Nidtkd. London, 4th August .-After a conference between the manager of the Great Northern Railway and the men's representatives it was officially announced that the railway trouble of the Ist inst. was settled. [On August 1. Reuter wired: There is serious agitation amAng the
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  • 45 660 (Supplied by Reuter.) Four German Battleships Bought. London, sth August.—Besides ordering a new battleship at Armstrong’s Turkey is purchasing not two but four German battleships of the Brandenburg class, this apparently as an offset to the delivery shortly of a new Greek cruiser.
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  • 47 660 (Supplied by Reuter.) Two Striking Suggestions, London, sth August.—Of the suggestions for a London memorial to King Edward VII the two most striking are the purchase of the Crystal Palace and the rebuilding of Buckingham Palace. The former promises to be the more popular.
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  • 171 660 Spain the Vatican. (Supplied by Reuler.) Cktholics Further Infuriated. London, sth August.—A telegram from Madrid states that the announcement of a Republican counter-demonstration next Sunday has further infuriated the Catholics, especially as the Spanish Minister of the Interior has now forbidden a Catholic demonstration. Troops are lieing held in readiness
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    • 34 660 A Time Saver. Keep Chand>erlain’s Pain Halm on hand. It is an antiseptic liniment and causes wounds t> heal in less time than by any other treatment. For sale by all Dispentaries and Dealers.
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  • 22 660 Obituary. I 11 I(Supplied by Reuter.) Viscount Tstiyoshi Inoiiyo. London, sth August.—The Times announces the death in London of Viscount Tsuyoshi Inouye.
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  • 1216 661 An engineer made a suggestion to us yesterday, and asked us to put it before the ’ublic. The moat round the Fort is at present more ornamental 1 han useful. He suggests taking the section of it which marches with the Padang, and making a dimming bath of it,
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  • 121 661 Dr. W. S. Shephard. Medical Officer, Province Wellesley, was the victim of a robl»erv which took place a few nights ago. The. thief got away with some $lOO m cadi Insides taking’ away with him c valuable documents, including, we a <• informed, a cheqm* book. Dr.
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  • 74 661 Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Championship: J. R. Brown beat Seller 4 6; 6 3; 6 -2. Single Handicap, Class C. Cunningham W Stephens, 6- 4; 6-2; Smith beat Wright l) 2; 6 -0; Drummond w. o. from Petts. Double Handicap, Class B. Austin and
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  • 314 661 According to the latest quotations received, AlorPongsu Contribs have improved, being quoted at 225. 6d. —2ss. prem., buyers and sellers respectively. Cicelys have shifted to a notation of 50s. Linggis are a shade easier at 555.-—s6s. 3d., and Lumuts have slackened from 275. 6d. to 255. buyers, and
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  • 813 662 —T.O.M. Ipoh the Proper Centre An extraordinary general meeting of the Ipoh Gymkhana Club was held at the Ipoh Club 'on Wednesday, when there were present: M<-.srs. E. T. C. Garland (Chairman), Noel Walker (Hon. Secy.), H. Armstrong, T. K. Toby, C. J. Cookes, R. Connell, A.
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  • 353 662 Committee’s Report to Members of Singapore Branch. The following is the report to the members of the Singapore branch of the Straits Settlements Association for the period between October 22,1909, and June 30, 1910 At the General Meeting held on October 22, 1909, Mr. F. M. Elliot was
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  • 350 662 At a reception at the Lyceum Cluh qHugh Clifford, Colonial* Secretary Ceylon, entertained the companv with J° r Miss” W oolf presided. It was his thankless taJ he said, at an early age to act the part rf officer in attendance on Malayan rovaltiei One of these dusky
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  • 410 662 It may be remembered —though probably not —that we didn’t admire Mr. Rafalewski» recital much. We let him down easy. The Straits Times appears to have pointed out his faults in detail. M. Rafalewski wTote to the Editor as follows Sir, —What a pity to have allowed one
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  • 24 663 (Echo Special.) Two New Commissioners. Singapore, 6th August.—Messrs. L. E. P. Wolferstan and N. K. Bain have been appointed Municipal Commissioners of Malacca.
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  • 109 663 (Echo Special.) July Returns. Singapore, sth August.—The July returns of the undermentioned estates were as follows Singapore and Johore 11,780 lbs. Senawany 6,250 Merton 1,983 Alma 850 Singapore, 6th August—The July crops of the undermentioned estates were as follows: Teluk Anson 680 lbs. Glenealy 1,735 Heawood 1,100 Trafalgar 324
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  • 23 663 (Echo Special.) Latest Quotations. Singapore, sth August.— Anglo-Malay All-5-3 buyers. Highlands =£s-17-6 Linggi £2-15-6 Vallambrosa 412-8-6 United Singapore ...SI-95
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  • 65 663 (Echo Si eciil.) The hhrk Measure. Singapore, 6th August.—A Bill legalislnVhe usp of the Chinese Chhek measure 11'4inches) is published in the Gazette. Revision of Colony’s Laws. Also a Bill to appoint a commission to ‘onsbler the revision of the Colony's Laws to consolidate them in a
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  • 24 663 (Echo Spec io I A. D. Butterworth. Singapore, 6th August.- Mr. B. Nunn has l>een appointed Acting District Officer, Buttei worth.
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  • 72 663 (Echo Special.) Estimated tn Cost S4O,(XML Singapore, 6th August.—At a meeting held yesterday it was resolved that it was desirable that a Concert Hall should be built to take the place of the room in the late Town Hall at present used for concerts. It is estimated
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  • 25 663 (Echo Special.) Judgment Reserved in Sarkies’ Case. Singapore, 6th August.—ln the Bankruptcy Court A. M. Sarkies yesterday applied for his discharge. Judgment was reserved.
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  • 48 663 (Echo Special.) Glennie to Go to Denmark. Singapore, 6th August. The Singapore Municipal Commissioners have sanctioned the sum of 4!70 as expenses for Dr. J. A. R. Glennie, Asst. Health Officer, to go to Denmark and study the milk supply question and report on the matter.
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  • 69 663 (Echo Special.) Advance Statement. Kuala Lumpur, 6th August.- Tim advance statement of the tin export of the F. M. S. for the past seven months is as follows: Perak 245,041 piculs Selangor... 140,264 Negri Sembilan 20,912 For a corresponding jierio»! lasi year tlaex ports were: Perak 254,402 piculs
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  • 30 663 (Echo Special.) < Malcolm Cumming. Kuala Lumpur, 6th August. Mr. Malcolm Cumming has lx-on ap|»ointe<l a meml>er of the Federal Council in place of Mr. R. W. Harrison.
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  • 23 663 (Echo Special.) opra. Singapore, 6th August.— To-day s market prices for copra are as follows Sundried Copra •‘IO-'* Do Vuver». Mixed »10.45
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  • 17 663 (Echo Special.) \oi Q i let. Singapore, 6th August. The share market is ven quiet.
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  • 54 663 Aeron autics. 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese Purchimc Milita y IrroplancH. London, 6th August. Reuters correspondent at Berlin states that the Japanese Commission at present in Berlin has completed negotiations for the purchase of s»u»*ral aeroplanes. It has Iw-cn arranged that twenty-five Japanes»* officers shall receive instruction in Germany under
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  • 54 663 (Supplied by Reuter.) Some ChangpH. London, 6th August. Sir George William Buchanan, British Minister Plenipotentiary at the Hague, has l>een appointed Ambassador at St. Petersburg. Sir Ralph Spencer Paget. H. B. M.’s Minister at Munich, goes to Belgrade, ami is succeed»*»! at Munich by Sir Vincent Corls‘tt,
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  • 72 663 (Supplied by Reuter.) Congressmen Bribed London, 6th August. At tho Congressional enquiry into the sale of Indian lands at Olkama Congressman Gore and Senator Creagher testified that they were offered bribes by a prominent Republican not to <'PP’S(» a $30,900,000 land <leal on which the promoters would
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  • 39 663 (Supplied by Reuter.) Estubltehmeiit of t re»lit Ritnk* SH, August. Earl Carrington. I r»*s,d»-nt of the Board of Agri» ultore, announced that the Government would »-sta bhsh a system of credit banks .-siss-iallv to benefit agriculture.
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  • 47 663 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sdf-Governnirnt for Scotland. London sth August. A Scottish National Committee has b-en formed. t o twenty-mm Scottish Lib-ral M.-mb-rs of the House of Commons who urg»t that the sctthmient of th.- Constitutional question was Im opportunity for securing self-govern-im-nt for Scotland.
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  • 52 663 (Supplied by Reuter.) At Portsmouth. l/.n.1.,.,. sth August. Th. .M in ..M. eruiwr /i„„, u at 1'., r1 ul 1 rhi o(( and men wen- .pl.-ndJlv entertuine.! I,' thNaval an hunt,. h and tho Four Russian miiie-r, will arrive t.',.,„0r. roa and they wdl 1». entertained with thu
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  • 148 664 (Supplied by Renter.) SInII he Fr lse I’osiiim 1» London, sth August. Sir Francis Younghusband, in a second arti le in the 7’bm.-, says that the Chinese alone reaped the advantage of the Anglo-Russian Self-deny-ing Ordinance in reference to Tibet. The practical question of the moment is Shall the
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  • 1112 664 Henceforth for some dozen lines an anecdote of the forgetfulness of the great and the wit of the greater. He had quite forgotten that he had accepted an invitation to dine that night, and was at the Club when he was called to the telephone. Are you dining out
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  • 269 664 Yesterday morning at 7 o’clock a verv interesting shooting match took place at Kampong Bahru lietween “A” Co and “B” Co. Penang Volunteers. The conditions were teams of eight to shoot at 200 500 and 600 yds., to be followed by a brick contest between the same
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  • 147 664 M. M. The appointment of Mr. C. Malcolm Cumming to be an unofficial member of the Federal Council calls for three-fold congratulations to the Government on making admirable a choice, to Mr. Cumming on the attainment of a well-deserved honour, an to the planters on obtaining so
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  • 1099 665 Rplow we give extracts from the annual rtofMr°C. J. Saunders, Secretary for Chinese Affairs: Immigration and tmigration. The total number of immigrants from ohina in 1909 was 151,752, the lowest 1 miter for the last 10 years, and 1,700 belowthe figure for 1908—a decrease of 11
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  • 214 665 Report for 1909. The rerxirt of the Batu Tiga (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, states that the rubber crop harvested during the year to December 31st amounted to 36,733 lbs., against an estimate of 18,375 lbs., and the average price obtained for the crop was 7s. 7d. jxjr
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  • Page 665 Advertisements
    • 65 665 Pneumonia. Old people and those who have weak lungs cannot l>e too careful in guarding against this disease. Pneumonia always results from a cold or an attack of influenza, and can lie prevented by the timely use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. We have as yet to hear of an attack
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    • 45 665 Blood Poison Prevented. There is no danger from blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamlxrlain's Pain Balm is applied. It is an antiseptic liniment, and unless the injury is very severe it will not leave a scar. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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  • 531 666 HONGKONG JOURNALS AMAZING DISCOVERY. Bibb r’s Hoad to Ruin. The South Chino Morning Poet (Hongkong) of July 29 comes out with some amazing assertions concerning th*- importation of Chinese labourers for work on Malayan rubber estates. The tenour of the articles may Im*. gathered from the headings, which
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  • 122 666 In the House of Commons in reply to Mr. King. Colon'*l Seely said: Colonial Governors are appointed not for stated terms, but during pleasure, and the Secretary of State has every re .son to ho} e and believe that Sir W. Egerton will continue to administer the
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  • 371 666 At a sitting of the civil district court, Singapore, on Thursday afternoon Mr. Wolferstan had before him a Chinaman summoned by an Indian Chetty for the nonpayment of a debt. The complainant's story was that defendant came to him ami wished to borrow money. The sum
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  • 31 666 {Echo Special.) July Output. Kuala Lumpur, Bth August.—The July output <>f the undermentioned estates wZ as follows M Salak South 60 pikuls Kepong 3,900 Singapore, Bth August. Ledbury 9,844 lbs.
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  • 29 666 {Echo Special.) Pepper and Copra, Singapore, Bth August.—To-day’s market prices for pepper and copra were m follows Sundried Copra $lO.BO Mixed $10.55) 110 bu yers. White pepper $27.12?,
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  • 25 666 {Echo Special.) At Home. Kuala Lumpur, Bth August.—The Ladies’ Rifle Club’s At Home on Saturday was well attended. The competition caused great amusement.
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  • 46 666 {Echo Special.) At Seremban. Kuala Lumpur, Bth August.—A successful theatrical performance was given at the Sungei Ujong Club, Sereinban, on Saturday evening. Two plays were presented— Cor aad Bor and the Concernioii of Nat Sturge. Both plays were well received by a goal house.
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  • 35 666 {Echo Special.) A Record Crowd. Kuala Lumpur, Bth August. Harmstun s Circus is doing very well. There was a monster crowd on Saturday night; it is believed to be a record for the Straits.
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  • 55 666 {Echo Special.) 80. Kuala Lumpur, Bth August. —Yesterday Mr. M. A. V. Allen and H. R. Shaw, playing office pairs in the Golf Competition, totalled 80 which is a record for the links. The curious feature is that they scored t e same number of strokes for
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    • 54 666 Just What You Neel. Your tongue is coated. Your breath is foul. Headaches come and go. These symptoms show that your stomach is the trouble. To remove the cause is the first thing, and Chainlierlain’s Stomach and Liver T..bl-ts will do that. Easy to take and mod efTi-'tivc. Sold ly
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    • 54 666 For an Impaired AppetiteLoss of appetite always results from faulty digestion. All that is needed is a few of Chafnlxirlain’s Stomach and Liver la. They will invigorate the stomach, strengt a the digestion and give vou an appetite i wolf. These Tablets ‘also act as a genw laxative. For sale
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  • 46 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) 10,000 Hamburg Shipwrights Involved. London, 6th August.—lo,ooo shipyard hands have struck at Hamburg, owing to th* refusal of the masters to shorten the hours and to raise the wages of 6,000 shipwrights. The shipwrights of Kiel may join in the strike.
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  • 30 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) Received in Audbvice. London, Bth August.—His Majesty received in audience Captain Douglas Egremont Robert Brownrigg who has been appointed naval attache at Tokio.
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  • 127 667 (Supplied, by Reubr.) Our Views Endorsed. London, 7th August.—The Times, in an article, urges that though the Russo-Japa-nese agreement is welcomed as tending to the preservation of peace the position in Manchuria is still obscure. In some respects it will be a great satisfaction to learn definitely the
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  • 33 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) Surprise Visit by Their Mnjesties. Bth August.—Their Majesties fr, an( l Queen and Prince Arthur Connaught paid a surprise visit to the apan-British Exhibition which they thoroughly inspected.
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  • 41 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) Manifesto Instead of a Demonstration. th* n?? On August.—The organisers of Catholic demonstration at San view la r e decided to abandon it in tmhli.k le ToVerni nent opposition and to a manifesto thereanent.
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  • 35 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) A 1 Again. London, 7th August.—An explosion on the unfortunate submarine A 1 took place vvhile she was in Portsmouth harbour. Lieutenant Regnart, Sub-Lieutenant Stopford and four men were injured.
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  • 49 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) Largest Warship in lhe World Launched. London, 7th August.—The monster cruiser, Lion, which has a displacement of 26,360 tons ami a broadside of 10,000 lbs. was launched at Devonport. She is the largest warship in the world. She carries eight 13’5 in. guns.
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  • 59 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fcdais Fight. London, Bth August.—Reuter’s correspondent at Teheran states that there is fighting at Teheran owing to the refusal of the Fedai warriors to surrender their arms in accordance with the Government proclamation. After the lx>mbardment with quickfiring guns and siege guns the Fedais
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  • 41 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sale of German Warships Completed. London, Bth August.—The sale of the German battleships Kurfwrst, Friedrich Wilhelm, and Weissenburg to Turkey has lieen completed, the price bring £900,000. Substitutes will lie liegun in 1911 and 1912.
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  • 25 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) Operated for Appendicitis London, Bth August.—The Rt. Hon. Walter Long has undergone an operation for appendicitis. He is progressing favourablj
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  • 64 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) In a Train Accident. London,Bth August.—Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s special train, returning from Winnipeg, where the Canadian Premier made a speech, collided with a goods train near Regina while travelling at the rate of 60 miles an hour. The Premier was bruised but his injuries
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  • 40 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) From Cardiff to Catford. London, Bth August. —The aviator Willows started from Cardiff at eight in the evening for the Crystal Palace. He Hew over the Palace and alighted at Catford at 6.30 in the morning.
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  • 68 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) Laurier’s Speech. London, 6th August.—Reuter’s correspondent at Winnipeg states that Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Canadian premier, in an address to the American settlers in the North West, said You can do much to weld the offensive and defensive alliance Ixdween Great Britain and
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  • 413 667 (Supplied by Reuter.) Far Eastern Tour. London, 6th August. Reuter’s correspondent at Berlin states that the Crown Prince has arranged to start on a tour to the Far East in Noveml>er. He will touch at India, and study the conditions there. Unaccompanied by the Princess. London, Bth
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  • 1305 668 Reform in Japan in many Europe;-n eyes was mainly a matter of trousers. lucre were other reforms, but the picturesque one, which impressed Europe most, was the breeching of a skirted people. Yet when a European makes practical acquaintance with the kimono, he usually makes reference 1 o
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  • 65 668 awn Tennis Tournatnenl. Following were the results of til played yesterday 16 Sinje Handicap, Class A Wbbi i M A. G. Anthonv 6-8 J Henson heat D. A. M.’ Brown 6-4; IoJ/ Single Handicap, Class B. Reiman» from Cobley Mourin heat YRkJu derson 6—2 6—3. Double Handicap, Class A.
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  • 482 668 The Ganymede got to Tongkah in 294 hours from Penang, although the betting was ten to one against her getting there in thirty-six. Do you know the story’ of the Ganymede Here’s a bit of it. Everybody has seen her. She has been a tobacco hulk
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  • 399 669 Following were the scores made by the op a t the practice shoot yesterday 100 yds. Miss J. Smith 35 Miss Mclntyre 34 Mrs. Oxenham 33 Miss Thornton 33 Mrs. Wright-Motion 33 Miss Jones 32 Miss Huxley 31 Mrs. Cleaver 30 Mrs. Save 30 Miss Smith 30 Mrs. Liston
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  • 678 669 Board Continue to Pursue Cautious Policy. The statutory meeting of the Hevea Rubber Trust was held on July 7, at the offices 139, Cannon-street, London, Mr. J. L. Shand presiding. In the course of his reniarks he said: The receipts amounted to <£33,161 10s., falling somewhat short
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  • 265 669 The Agri-horticultural show which opens at Singapore on Wednesday week promises to l>e one of the best that has yet been held. The entries for Division D, (Horses) arc highly successful. Owing to the large number of lady’s haek entries, this class is l»eing divided into two,
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  • 388 669 We, are glad to note that the Immigration Committee is taking steps to prevent the importation of unfit coolies into this country, says our Kuala Lumpur contemporary. It has lieen decided to appoint a qualified medical officer who will examine the coolies at the point of embarkation and
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  • 295 670 —P. P. Mr. 0. F. Stonor, the District Officer at Batang Padang, has put in for leave and will be going Home shortly. 11 is not certain yet who will replace him. Of Mr. Stonor the Resident says, in his annual report, that he brought with
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  • 208 670 -S’. T. Capt. G. D. Wilson, master of the Ruby, who has just returned to Singapore from the Natunas, brings a report of the existence of a dangerous spot at Sungei Oloe, Bunguran Island, Natunas. He reports that on the Ist inst., he anchored in nine
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  • 100 670 A meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya will be held at 10 a. in., on August 18th, 1910, at the Volunteer Drill Hall, Singapore, to transact the following business:— 1. Minutes of meeting of July 2ml; 2 Praedial Produce, Enactment 3. Recruiting Advances ;4. Absconding Coolies; 5. London
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  • 27 670 (l.t'iio Special.) Ju’y P’ p. Kuala Lumpur, 9th August. The July crops of the undermentioned, estates were as follows Batu Caves 17,458 lbs. New Serendah 415
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  • 47 670 (L’r/m Special.) Falls off the Station Building. Kuala Lumpur, 9th August.—Mr. A. J. Mackenzie, of the Railway Department, fell from a height of 50 ft., from the highest point of the new station building, and broke one leg and both his arms.
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  • 55 670 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Revision. London, 9th August.—Portugal is busy negotiating for a revision of her t reaties of commerce ami has already concluded a reciprocity treaty with Germany. She is now’ discussing terms with Great Britain. Failing a treaty Portugal will apply a surtax from the
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  • 61 670 (Supplied by Reuter.) Pamphlet Leads t > O’lteer’s Arrest London, Bth August.—Lieutenant Sutor, R.G.A., who is stationed at Tynemouth, has been arrested in connection with the publication of a pamphlet, which has stirred military circles con u'derably. It is called “Army System, or Why Muddle through Millions
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  • 109 670 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Ph ss Welcomes It. London, Bth August.—The German Press heartily welcomes the Crown Prince’s tour and says that it will broaden his horizon and give him first-hand knowledge of the bar East w ith which Germany’s connections were daily Ixjcoming closer. Goes
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  • 44 670 (Supplied by Reuter.) £30,000 Damage. London, 9th August-Reuter's com* pondent at Ottawa states that ninetZ business houses were gutted bv a great fl at Cochrane (Alberta district). Tents aw» lieing sent to shelter the homeless The loss is estimated at £30,000.
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  • 37 670 (Supplied by Reuter.) Troops to Fight Flames, London, 9th August.—A telegram from Washington states that President Taft has authorised the use of troops to fight the forest fires at Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Califonia.
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  • 329 670 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Triumph for the Liberals. London, 9th August.—Reuter’s correspondent at M i I rid states that the absence of disturbance a! San Sebastian on Sunday is regarded as a triumph for the Liberal Government. Mr. H. W. Brett, our Ipoh contemporary reports, has
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  • 564 671 In some remarks about intolerance, we V about the Vatican’s blunder in Spain. We hear that a load priest, in his sermon last Sundav, indicated that we did nut understand what we were talking about. That is likelv quite often the ease with us, but we claim
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  • 267 671 Penang jx’ople think of the Hon. A. R. as Bill of the same ilk thought of himself, which is to say, as a great man and an able. They have letter grounds therefor. Bill didn t win the battle of Waterloo, but the Hon. A. R. has won
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  • 313 671 Every night, of the week Inus its special toast. A naval man once gave us the list, but we have forgotten all but two, “Old Folks at Home” ami “Sweethearts and Wives the latter for Saturday night. There’s a well-known song which fixes the last in remembrance. The
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  • 390 671 Various papers are now taking up the question of objectionable kinematographic pietures. The Kuala* Lumpur paper mentions that under the Enactment recently’ passed, the licensing officer usually the C. P. O. is given far greater powers than he had Ixifore it was passed. Previously, he could take action only
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  • 236 672 On Monday evening Mrs. Leong Fee of Leith Street instructed her ayah to buy some durians and gave her a five-dollar note. The latter bought twenty cents worth of the thorny fruit from a Chinaman at the Chowrasta market, and tendered the note in question. She being
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  • 69 672 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Championship: Southam beat I). A. 31. Brown 6 2; 7 5. Single Handicap, Class A. Neubronner beat Martin 6—B; 6-4; J. IL Brown beat Eichenberg 1 -6; 6—2 7 —5. Single Handicap, Class C.: Woolnough ii\ o.
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  • 130 672 To be Appointed to Singapore, Canton, July 27. Taotai Su Yut-chu, Foreign Secretary to liis Excellency the Viceroy, is in receipt of a telegram from the Wai-wu-pu appointing him Consul-General for the Straits Settlements. He will leave Canton in a week’s time for Peking, and on his return
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  • 617 672 ADAMS RE-NOMINATED 31. L. C. A special genera! meeting of the Penang Cha ml XT of Commerce was held in the Chamber of Commerce building, No. 1, Downing Street, yesterday afternoon to propose a nominee for the Legislative Council in place of the Hon. A. R. Adams,
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  • 603 672 Ti e Military Contribution an(l Malacca Residentship Ihe annual general meeting of the a Settlements Association (Singapore was J,Jd in the Exchange" XAaS under the presidency of the Hou tA’ Baker. The following memliers were a l present-Mr. L>. Y. Perkins (secretary) tIJ Hon. C. W. Dari,isl,ire, Messrs.
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  • 863 673 R. vs Police. [t was unfortunate for the Police that neither Felix nor Che Leh, two very useful )uelD bers of their team, was able to play in the League match against the C. R. C. vesterdav afternoon. Both are fast and trickv forwards, and against a team
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  • 321 673 Not Worked Out Yet. The English shareholders in the Tronoh Mines Ltd. are receiving the following circular: 22, Budge Row. London, E. C. 13th July, 1910. Dear Sir (or Aladam), There have been some extravagant rumours of late, especially in the East, that this Company’s Mine is
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  • 571 673 {Echo Special.) First Day’s Raring. laiping, 9th August.— The weather was excellent ami the attendance large on th»first day of the Taiping races. Then- were thi»-»- Itookmakers on th»* course. Appended an* the results: 1.- d he Maiden Plate. X.uiie >.JoO. A Purse presented by His Highness
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  • 63 674 (Echo Special.) l-xcellent Entries from Penang. Singapore, 9th August.- There have lieen excellent entries for the Agri-horticultural Show from Penang. Some of the exhibits from the Native States and other countries have not yet arrived. The prospects are exceptional for the trade show, especially in the machinery section. There
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  • 42 674 The Hong Moh” Case. (Echo Special.) Captain ant! Owner Fined. Singapore, 10th August.—Captain Bainbridge and Mr. Lim Ho Puah, owner of the Hong Moh, were charged with using the vessel for the importation of 1,400 tahils of chandu and fined $250 each.
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  • 115 674 (Echo Special.) < July Output. Singapore, 9th August.—The July crops of the undermentioned (‘states were as .follows Lanadron 36,923 lbs. Balgownie 8,757 Pajani 3,250 lbs. Ragalla 3,520 Latest I’rices. Kuala Lumpur, 10th August.—The Planters and Stores London agency cable the following prices Plantation 6s. Bd. a lb. Sheet 6s.
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  • 29 674 I Er ho Special To be Discontinued* Singapore, 10th August. -The Dutch Consulate in Penang will be discontinued. The Singapore consulate will take over charge.
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  • 77 674 (Echo Special.) Lutes*; Prices. SingajKire, 9th August. Anglo-Malay £l-3-3, buyers. Kajang £3-2-6, buyers. Cicely £2-6-0, buyers. Damansara £7-10-0, buyers. Golconda £5-15-0, buyers. Highlands =£s-10-0, buyers. Kuala Lumpur £9-0-0, buyers. Labu £O-16-9, buyers. London Asiatic £O-11-6, buyers. Malacca .£B-5-0, buyers. Shelford £3-7-6, buyers. Bertams £O-7-6, buyers. Vallambrosa
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  • 33 674 (Echo Special.) Pepper. Singapore, 9th August.—The market price to-day of white pepper was $27.75,* no buyers. Singapore, 10th August: Sundried Copra 810.70 > Mixed $10.25 j nobu y ers White Pepper $27.25, buyers.
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  • 61 674 (Supplied by Reuter.) Vatican Nt ill Hoping London, 9th August. A tidegram from Rome states that the Papal Secretary of State has instructed the Bishops and the prominent Catholics in Spain to prevent demonstrations and disorders owing to the possibility of any movement becoming antidynastic. The
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  • 86 674 (Supplied by Renter.) InHelli-di Germany.” London, 9th August. The German Crown Prince will return from his tour to the Far East early in February. He will Im* accompanied on his voyage by a small suite. The Berlin correspondent of the Morning Pont that the visit has
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  • 23 674 (Supplied by Reuter.) July IGiurnp, London, 9th August.—The July show a decrease of £932,031 and exports an increase of £2,900,937. the
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  • 39 674 (Supplied by Reuter.) SiiccpnM*iil Working. L<>ndon, 9th August.—A telegram from Washington states that on the year’s working the new American Tariff has produced an aggregate total revenue of 8678,850,000 (Ameiitan), exceeding the disbursements by $20,214,000. W
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  • 39 674 (Supplied by Reuter.) Decrease of Pubs. London, 9th August.—The licensing statistics of 1909 show a continued decrease in licensed premises but a striking increase in clubs. A most remarkable feature is the decrease in convictions for drunkenness.
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  • 356 674 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Officers Cordially Received. London, 10th August.—A telegram from Portsmouth says that the officers of the Russian squadron yesterday attended a reception on board the Japanese cruiser Ikorna and were cordially received. The Russians, appreciating the compliment, sent magnificent bouquets to the banquet at the
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  • 817 675 V countn > tying in Lakeland is that hen made England, He had a lot of material left over, and so dumped it in heaps in that far corner of the country. This view of mountains is hardly fair to the everlasting hills; but it is surprising, when
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  • 249 675 We are informed by Mr. F. W. Douglas that the Ipoh Annual Athletic sport., will I e held on Iri lay and Saturday, the'Jth ami 10th September. Entry forms and programmes have already been sent to the Hon. Secretaries of all clubs in the F. M. S.
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  • 664 675 Crescents vs. Government Wharves. The Crescents divided points with the Government Wharves in the League match on the Pangkor Road ground yesterday afternoon. It was a mon* interesting game than one anticipated. ’The Wharves are polishing up into a business-like team. 1 heir forwards play a good pissing
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  • 81 676 law»» Tennis Tournament. Of the ties fixed for yesterday in th»* P. C. C. Lawn Tennis Tournament, only one was played off, Mrs. Wright-Mot ion and Waugh lieating Mrs. Edward and Bruce* in the Mixed Double Handicap by 7 9; 7 5; 6—2. The tie, Captain and MA. Daniel
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  • 191 676 In a private letter Mrs. W. Willes Douglas states that she had a delightful time at Bisley and had really shot well, says the 8. P. P. At the Long Range Shoot she made 48 out of a possible 50 at 800 yds. and
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  • 194 676 H. H. Tungku Ampuan, the bride of the Sultan of Selangor, arrives at Kuala Lumpur to-day, ami a reception will be held by th<* Sultan in her honour. It is requested, says the Malay Mail, that Government officers will make a point of attending, if possible,
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  • 526 676 C lyde Still Busy. T 1 ao< <r b'- us a copy of a cyntmi- a by i' e shipbuilding firm of Wm. Simon ■<’ Co., of ilenf <••.'. It proves that the (,”,<»•* is st ill a busy centre, in spite of Tariff Ref irmers’ laments. They building dredgers
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  • 95 676 Important Singapore Firms ('< use Pay uh lit, Th»* Straits Times hears that tyvo yvellknoyvn Chines»* firms in Singapore hav<* had to suspend payment. Their difficulties ar»* explained as being dm* to very heavy rubber share v.hirh turned out badly. It is stated that tin liabilities yvill exceed
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  • 2070 676 y :nng of the eas., JI. Cathirava!< w Goomarapah Chetty and AIL. ■9 V"' 11 Aas a T|ourned (,n tU 2» th mt.. was resumed bv Air R L the third Court, yesterday afternoon. 31 r. Maxwell R. Thornton again aijp»*a r ed lor the prosecutor, and
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  • 60 677 h'clio S p >r ini J •July Crop. Sm-raiM 11th August.—The Julv crop oi Pvgoh was 3.300 lbs. (d by Reuter.) Market Moro Active. Ron<b»n, 1 hh August.- The rublw sales have R>en r»yumed. q’] J( lnar <nt is mnn a- hve and nn •••s have ns overed from
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  • 22 677 (SW/o Special.) tupra. Singapore. 11 th \uguxt. Following are to-day s market prices: Sumlried Copra 5’0.50 Mixed $10.25 1,0 a, ers
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  • 81 677 (Echo Special.) A Record. Singapore, 11th August.—The 17th inst., opening day of the Agri-Horticultural Show, has been declared a public holiday in Singapore. The entries constitute a record. Kelantan’s exhibits of rattle etc. have arrived. It has been divided that the sheds, stalls etc. will close daily at 6
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  • 75 677 (Supplied hy Renier.) AhkhHhiiCh story. Lond-m, 10th August. A telegram fr.»m Now 5 orl states that Mayu: Gaynor, who was just leaving for Europ»\ WiLh M lot Oil boaro the Vessel. I| jilH M O M n t, t<> hospital. His condition is unfavourable. His assailant, an
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  • 45 677 (Sa/ plied by R“u‘t )-.j Grand Vizier to Meet Aehrenthal. London, 11th August.-- A telegram from Constantinople states that the Grand Vizier has gone to Marienbad for two mouths, wher h.- will j.robablv meet Baron Alois von Aehrenthal, the Austrian Foreign Minister.
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  • 39 677 (Supplied by Renter.) RaginnsEen's Ex udifiootothe North 1 Ole. London. 11th August.— Telegram* fr.-m Lyrisfi nia sfatei that 1 th Danish explorer. Kun 1 Rasmu-sen, h is utirtc I for th- L’< rt r<-'e via Co|sj If.>i n.
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  • 42 678 (Supplied by Benter.) Franchise Bill Passed. London, 10th August. -Reuter's correspondent at Adelaide states that the standing orders have been suspended. The franchise bill of July 3 was re-introduced into the Assembly and passed in all its stages without discussion.
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  • 75 678 (Supplied by lieuter.) The Haider’s Apology. London, 10th August.-—Dr. L. S. Jameson, speaking at Durban and referring to the Jameson Raid, said that although it was badly carried out and thoroughly deserving of punishment, the raid was nevertheless a step in the direction of federation. The raid
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  • 118 678 Penang, 11jh August. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2.4} 4 months* sight Bank 2,4.;.; 3 Credit 2/4/ 3 Documentary.. 2/4’J Calcutta, Demand Bank Re. 175} 8 days* flight Private 176$ Bombay, Demand Bank 175} Mouhnein, Demand Bank 174 3 days* sight Private 177 Madras. Demand
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  • 198 678 Gold Leaf 561.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 25.62 \0n>/>/•.< Trang Pepper 17. -sellers Cloves 66. nom. Mace 86. *ales Pickings 73 buyers Nutmegs 110 s. 18 re'lers No. 1 7. sales •Sugar 2 mo stock (Basket 4.60 nom. Tapioca Flour 1.75 worn. O'pra (mixed) 10.20 buyers f
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  • 632 678 An English Clergyman’s Appreciation of Dr. Willjams' Pink Pills for Having Cured His Sister of Pernicious Anajmia. During an interview accorded to a representative of the press, the Rev. Wilfred Turton, Pastor of the Congregational Church at Swinton, Yorkshire, kindly permitted publication of the
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    • 277 678 FOR SALE. We Have Received Another Consignment of TGUSH WHITE MANILLA ENVELOPES. Cheap and. Strong Quality. Price $l-50 per 1,000. CASH NETT. The CHEAPEST Envelopes in tbe market. None to equal. ’"«mples <nt A Beal ion. The bast consignment of 300,000 have been sold out like hot cakes. Cl:I I’EUION
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    • 651 679 Advertisements. IT O SA. L T 2. we h e r„st rcceiv.. «>«_•«■■ WONG KIM MUN. Be#. W. Hughes’ Fountain Pens, PANTUN SHAR'YER Da, B chop Street, Penang. t prices to suit the shortest pockets. QIMVDQ I AVI AD O N 0.569 Fountain Pen with I gross LAYLAH, ,Han 11
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    • 224 680 I The CRITERIONJ>RESS, Ltd. I 'J ESTABLISHED 1533. 8 PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. jfi Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO” and “SIN POE.” gj I The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and I lithographers in the Orient. I" Our plant is of the very latest pattern and by con- I stantly supplementing our
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