The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 30 September 1910

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1 875 The Straits Echo (Mail Edition)
  • 21 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy. 40 cents. Vol. 8. Penang, Friday, 30th September, 1010. No. 39.
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    • 219 1 I CONTENTS. x Leaders: page. Sports.— (Conf.) page I 1 x A Patriot on the Qui Vive 834 RiHe Shooting: ex. Volunteers 847 The G. H. ...840 P. L. R. C. ...864 x Municipal 847 856 Swimming Club 861 Adversaria 866 M. SV. R. 867 British Principles 872 Law and
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    • 153 2 I THE I ST KA ITS ECHO 5 k 1 MAIL EDITION. I I M 1 Publishing the day prior to the departure of each mail f for Europe, and contains ihe latest local and States h news originally published in the daily issues, as well as t all important
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  • 814 834 We yearn for one big sword, and the necks of all the mischief-making rascals’ in the world to be laid in a row. 'The Ipoh correspondent of a contemporary would be decapitated in that one fell swoop. He misreports a man, and then censures
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  • 550 834 P. F. 3. us. G. W. U. A steady drizzle half an hour liefore the commencement of the Ix*ague match yesterday afternoon, which continued until nearly the half-time interval, made the ground slip|>erv and difficult to play upon. Under the circumstances anything like good football was a matter
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    • 103 834 THe Etraits Echo f? k/ '4. :> 2j(? T77.* j.* ,r jQf.tne everybody and juptice alone.— Hiner* n; Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD.A No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $2l perannuin. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION’ (Post Free) s>s (’ABLE A DDK ESS Echo
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  • 1306 835 THE ASSIZES. (Hgjore Mr. J mdice Thornton.) Using a Forged Document. Yesterday afternoon Daud bin Haji Hamat stood his trial at the Assizes on a charge of using as genuine a forged document, viz., a conveyance for a piece of land in Teluk Ayer Tawar —Lot 338, Mukim
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  • 3844 835 ((Jordinved from page 8M)) 107 Mr. Latter: That £3 525 repaid to anybody ?-A. No. Dot 108 Q It is only a book entry*— a Quite right, a book entry. 4 10» Mathew: And t’hat. finf IK our results m a credit to Messrs r.i Company of XIG-o-Or
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  • 91 837 Below is the list of Penang Second-year Students who were successful at the last Normal Class Examination. Twenty-four students sat for the examination and seventeen passed. Mr. Khoo Thian Moh* Pawan Teh* K. S. Vanniasingham Miss M. Campbell M. Young E. Young* t Mr. Choong Chin Hup*
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
    • 246 837 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. M E,htor I m “Bt say that I heartily endorse everything that Di s st ed has expressed and suggested with regard to the management of the above show'. I think it i, high time the manager inform the Chinese
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    • 301 837 To the Editor or tiif Straits Ecna Dear Sir, An accident happily unattended with fatal results occurred last night at the Bagan Tuan Kechi 1 boat pontoon. A Chinese passenger travelling by the 8 o’clock launch, in trying to get into a sampan from the pontoon, slipped and
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  • 490 838 (Erom Our Own Correspondent.} Taiping, 21st September. Treasury Clerk in Trouble. 31r. Justice Ebden opened the Assizes on Mondav. The only case of any interest is that under which Mr. A. B. Peel, late Chief Clerk of the District Office, Upper Perak, stands charged with criminal breach of
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  • 482 838 Considerable excitement was caused in il tl snl lad T' Urr 1 offCuf -o>’ resulting in the nkmg of a vessel. Suva the .S’ Fl' During the evening the iron 'steam launch \h Si?n’ 1C by Towkav Litn C „i "-“‘i 1 phes '“•'■•'•‘■■•n .I..hm\. and
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  • 251 838 Its Recommendations. Representative System a Failure. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 23rd Septemlier.—The report of the Municipal Enquiry Commission recommends the abolition of the representative system, which is descrilx«d as a failure, ami proposes in its place an advisory board, nominated by the Governor, which will sanction the Municipal
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  • 33 838 (Echo Special.) Mr. Gadding Su'd. Singapore, 23rd Sent »f r u hr. ker. i« »umif Mr. Gadeliu,, and Co.. f„ r whtch i. the difference I I Bio defendant denies liability
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    • 64 838 Accidents Will Happen in the Best Regulated Families. The average home is frequently in need °f a good liniment, as accidents will happen a nd slight ailments appear when least expected. For a cut or bruise, a burn or Chamberlain's Pain Balm is excellent. H is also good for sprainsand
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    • 66 838 About Digestion. It is not the quantity of f<x>d taken but the amount digested and assimilated that, gives strength and vitality to the system. Chamlierlain’s Stomach ami Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver ami enable them to perform their functions. The result is a relish for your food, increased
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  • 44 839 (AJcAo Special.) No Interest. Singapore, 23rd Sept. —Messrs. I raser A Co.’s report states that the decline in London is responsible for the weakening of the market. Locally no interest is taken in mining or the general sections of the market.
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  • 190 839 (Echo Special.} ■H omptiny v. Towkay. Kuala Lumpur, 23rd Sept.—An interesting rubber case is proceeding here in the Supreme Court,. The Port Swettenham Rubber Co. is bringing an action for ejectment and damages against lowkay Loke Yew. The Company claims that since June 6th it was the
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  • 88 839 (Echo Special.) < Petroleum Ablaze. Singapore, 23rd Sept.—While working on a raft near the Asiatic Petroleum Commany’s reservoirs at Pulau Samboc yesteiday, one of the workmen employed by Messrs. Riley Hargreaves A Co., who was smoking, threw a match in the watei. o floating oil caught tire
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  • 41 839 (Echo Special.) First Issue. Singapore, 23rd Sept.- The first issue of the J.,/,on Government Gaaef/e was I’" ed last Saturday. 1' includes the enactments dealing with Kadways. Lam a '1 ustmnsand the ap|a>iutment of Mr. Lampbell as Commissioner.
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  • 16 839 (Echo Special.) Pepper. Singapore, 23rd Sept.—To-day’s market price of White Pepper is $27-50, no buyers.
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  • 90 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Morphia and Cocaine Traffic. London, 22nd September.—With reference to the Opium Conference Great Britain has accepted the suggestion that the findings of the Shanghai Conference should be embodied in a convention and agrees that the Hague Conference should consider also the traffic of Cocaine and
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  • 45 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Honoured in London. London, 22nd September.—The London Court of Arbitration, connected with the Chamber of Commerce, gave a luncheon to the Chinese Judges and Attorney-General who are visiting England on their way to the Prisons Congress at New York.
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  • 38 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) No Truth in Humour. London, 23rd September. Reuter understands from a reliable source that there is no truth in the report that the English group signed any contracts connected with the Turkish loan.
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  • 29 839 (Supplied by Renter.) No Settlement Yet. London, 23rd September.—A telegram from Edinburgh states thabthe conference lietween the shipbuilders ami boiler-makers has l>een adjourned. It was without result.
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  • 25 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dreadnought Division. London, 23rd Sept. The first German Dreadnought division, consisting of four ships, has been formed at Wilhelmshaven.
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  • 26 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Co-ordination. Loudon, 23rd Sept.—The Vnempluyment Conference has formed an International Association to co-ordinate the efforts of th various countries to combat unemployment*
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  • 20 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Regent Dead. London, 23rd Sept.-Reuter’s correspondent at Teheran states that the Recent of Persia is dead.
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  • 119 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Situation of the Cabinet. London, 22nd Sept.—A telegram from Pretoria states that the members of the Cabinet yesterday and to-day feared that General Botha’s resignation was inevitable. But there has been a change of attitude owing to the capture of two seats by
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  • 3738 839 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dalai Lama Advised Not to R( turn. London, 23rd Sept. —The Chinese Taotai who has seen the Dalai Lama at Darjeeling regarding the situation in Tibet is expected at Simla on Wednesday to confer with the Indian Government. It is reported at Darjeeling that the leading
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  • 34 839 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. James Maclaren. London, 23rd Sept. Mr. James Maclaren, senior partner of the engineering firm of Messrs. Swan and Maclaren, Singapore, died at Edinburgh as the result of an operation.
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  • 229 841 Result of Drawing. Fo lo 'L ing tl,e reBult of the drawing for the Griffins for the next Penang Meeting No. Description of Griffin. Name of Drawer 1 Dapple Chestnut Mare by Huguenot -Fancy. r> years. R o gsi 2 Bay Gelding by Investiga-p. e tor—Prominent mare
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  • 104 841 The following information .has just come to hand. A hostile body has captured, and now holds the Fort. One of the enemy’s spies has been seen attempting to carry despatches from the main body to those in the Fort, another attempt is likely to be made this evening
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  • 141 841 r There was a night march last night P.V.C.C. The Cadets turned up in full force. Lieut. Hamilton was in attendance and was assisted by Sergt.-Major Sayers. The march was interesting, being chiefly confined to streets in the town. A call was made at the
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  • 4138 842 from page 837.) •»5 Mr. Latter You are taking the priLondon and making a calculation J 6B (hem' A. Those two which Isold broad. I s ol l 5 to ns to *3e r mann at 3 lit cost, freight and insurance Rotterdam, rhe charges from the ship
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  • 1021 844 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Criminal Breach of Trust and Forgery. The hearing of the case was resumed a fter lunch yesterday, when Mr. Sharpe was cross-examined by Mr. Sellar. Witness said that it was the ledger clerk's duty to write out the receipts, but it was
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  • 91 844 (Keho bipedal.} Governor Talks. Singapore, 23rd September. -H. E. the Governor, addressing the Legislative Council, said there were still difficulties to face, but there were unmistakable signs of a revival of prosperity. A satisfactory balance was anticipated. Ophiin Triiiiuph. A most gratifying feature of the year was
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  • 38 844 (Re ho Rpecial. Hi < Ippoiulmv’.i Approved. Singapore, 24th Sept. The Gm-rumeni Gazette notifies that the Hon A. I.’. Adams has l>een appointed an unofficial iiiemls-r of the Legislative Council for another term of three years.
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  • 43 844 (bin pplied by R' I ’«inference Adjourned. London, 24th Sept. The Edinburgh < 1 inference has adjourned to enable Ixith sides to consider the propel* submitted It will meet again to take the*- u, »t a Liter date, which i« not yet fixed
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  • 47 844 Hr lii) S per in I.) Ant'-llyiiM’dir Movement. Singapore, 24th Sept. Hongkong wires state that the Hongkong Government has banished Sun Mei, a brother of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, for promoting an anti-dynastir movement. He wax three years resident in the Colony.
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  • 56 844 f Supplied by Reuter.) Dynamic Troubles. London, 24th Sept.—Teheran reports that the death of the Regent has created difficulties. Khan Sardarassad is credited with the ambition to Is? Regent, with a view ultimately to replace the Kajar dynasty by a Bakhtiari dynasty. It is probable that the Government will
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  • 52 844 (bhi pplied by Reuter.) Foreign OtUce approves Cmsm« I. London, 24th Sept. The Foreign Office announces to-night that no action will Imtaken in Paris by Sir Ernest Cassel except with its full cognizance and approval. This is regarded ax implying that French interests will not Im? allowed to
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  • 83 844 (bin pplied by Reuter.) New Krupp Guns. London, 24th Sept. Krupp* have con structed special guns for use against airships. The weapons an- to Is- used on land, ami will shoot projectiles to an altitude of twenty thousand feet. A large gun for urnat sea shoots 35,000
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  • 52 844 (bin pplied by Reuter.) By Flying Machine, London, 24th Sept. Brigue (Switzerland) reports that M. Chavez has suci-eeded in iceomplidimga flight over the Alps, landing at DoimsiosHoln. Just a* he wax als»ut to alight, a gust overturned the aeroplane ami Chavez wax pinned under the motor, and
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  • 81 844 (Supplied by Reuter.) SucceMMfiil at Marne tivreM. Ijomlon, 23rd Sept. Captain Dickson is the. first to inn* the aeroplane at army mameuvres. Yesterday evening he ascended from the lines of tie- invaders without anv special kick-off,” and flew over the defending forces, reconnoitring their |xmutions with such effect
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  • 52 845 (Supplied by Reuter.) Effect of U. N. Decision to Fortify London, 23rd Sept. —The decision of America to fortify the Panama Canal has evoked comment from France and Japan. It is reported that the Japanese Foreign Office has appointed a jurist to investigate the international l«earings of
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  • 45 845 (Supplied by Reuter.) Botha Urged io Detain Office London, 23rd September. —The suggestion of General Botha’s retirement has brought a shower of telegrams urging him to retain the premiership. Natal, where the prospect of a Merriman ministry is disliked, is (‘specially concerned.
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  • 42 845 (Supplied by Reuter.) What It Means. London, 23rd September. —A telegram from Bukharest states that the semi-official Press, while denying the foreign exaggerations of the Turco-Roumanian Convention, admits that it is an amicable rapprochement in the cause of peace.
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  • 184 845 Our space is in too great demand to-day for news to permit of much comment. We shall have to wait before saying all we have to say on the report of the inquisitors who have lieen for a year considering municipal methods. When we do get our chance, we
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  • 399 845 Another Victory for the P. L. R. C. The eight-a-side match Ix 4 ween the Penang Volunteers and the Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club was shot off at the Rifle Range, Kain pong Bahru, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in a victory for the Ladies by 13 points. The
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  • 522 845 Preliminary Trial Ended The ad journed enquiry mtn the charge of makmg a f a l w affi O ferred against Ralph Colin Gould, AdvoLu and Solicitor, was concluded in tu tv PoHce Court bv Mr. R. B oXJtI morning. UIS [CounseL-For the prosecution, Mr Hastrngs Rhodes,
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    • 62 845 Accidents Will Happen in the Best Regulated Families. The average home is frequently in need of a good liniment, as accidents will and slight ailments appear when eas pected For a cut or bruise, a burn scald, Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is extent It is also good for sprainsand s*elh b
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  • 7166 846 —S.F.P. <;t>VEK s Oli’S NI'EE'. I 10 COUNCIL. ,n Income Tax in Prospect. ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23kd. I resent His Excellency the G wnor, Sir John AnderUis Excellency the Officer Commanding the Troops. Major Gen. Stephenson, c b. The Hon’ble the Act. Col. Sec., W. Evans,
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  • 3830 849 (Continued from page 645.) 405 Q In the London metal lnark A. Yes, for other people. 406 Q. For the Chinese A Nn r clients. for any 407 Q But have not you ever done bu«i nees at a f per cent. ?-A. For what, for W ing
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    • 79 849 How tn lire a Cold Ik* as careful as you can, you will occasionally take cold, and when you do, get a medicine of known reliability, one that has an established reputation ami that is certain to efftK-f a quick cure. Such a medicin» l is Chamlierlain’s Cough Remedy. It
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  • 318 851 —B. F. P. Action in the Supreme Court. An action over the proposed sale of the Lunas Rubber Estate commenced before Mr. Justice Fisher in the Supreme Court, Singapore, on Thursday. Mr. T. Dudley Parsons appeared for the plaintiff (J. H. Murray) and Mr. H. C. Yarborough
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  • 212 851 Shocking Disorder in Anson p A disgraceful disturbance occult”' Saturday evening about 4 D m on Read between two factions of Mahrs” s funeral cortege started from WS A with the usual crowd of followers and proceeding along Anson Road when?. of Malay sarongs f o,n or
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  • 230 851 lhe following was the report presented at the annual meeting of the above company at Singapore on Wednesday. The period covered by the accounts has been almost exclusively occupied in the work of cleaning up that portion of the estate which was planted when taken over
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  • 193 851 Our Klang correspondent sends us a scandalous story. The F. M. S. Bly. runs a motor bus from Klang to K uala Selangor. It has firstclass and third-class seats. On the °Oth inst. two respectable Tamil ladies booked first class seats by the .45 p.m. bus, and
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  • 3058 852 Meeting at the Chinese Town Hall. ‘•We Don’t Want to Fight, but Nearly a hundred people attended the meeting called by Mr. Lim Seng Hooi at the Chinese Town Hall on Saturday afternoon to consider the advisability of forming a Ratepayers’ Association. This is the third attempt that
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  • 24 853 {Echo Special.) Watt Bep s Singapore, 26th Sept.—The Golf cl. pion Watt tot Dr. Fowlie bv 9 up to play. r <
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  • 47 853 {Echo Special.) Ball llecidd (Tp 01l Singapore 26th Sept -The St. Andrew’s Committee have decided upon a ball on November 30, and a conce.t on January, 1911. Produce. {Echo Special.) Bl ck Pipper. Singapore, 26th Sept.—To-day’s market price of black pepper is 516.50 buyers.
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  • 41 853 {Echo Special.) Presentation. Singapore, 26th Sept.—The Hon. W. Evans is presenting a gold watch and chain on behalf of the American Government to Captain Gardiner of the s.s. Hebe for services rendered to a distressed vessel.
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  • 66 853 {Echo Special.) A SnciTdo’ai Jubilee. Kuala Lumpur, 26th September.—The Silver jubilee of the Rev. F. E. Terrien, Vicar of the Church of the Holy Rosary, is.being celebrated in Kuala Lumpur. Bev. Beta H’s Retnrn. The Rev. V. M. Renard returned from leave last week to resume his duties
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  • 35 853 {Echo Special.) Judgment Reserved. Kuala Lumpur, 26th Sept. —Judgment is reserved in the case which the Port Swettenhani Rublier Company is bringing against Towkay Loke Yew r for ejectment and damages.
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  • 62 853 (Supplied by Reuter.) Or British Si>‘ph London, 26th Sept. —Berlin reports that under the mattress of the bed occupied by Trench, the English spy at the Emden Hotel, were found photographs and map* o Kiel, Wilhelmshaven, the North Sea islands, and the Borkum forts, with soundings, is asserted
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  • 42 853 (Supjdied by Reuter.) Still ReBiB‘B Rnwd* London, 26th September.-The P"*!’ dent of the Finnish Diet refused to s to it some new Russian Minister» p Py' sals. The Diet supported his action, dismissal of the Diet is momentan y I ed.
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    • 77 853 How to ure a Cold. Be as careful as you <an, you will occasionally take cold, and when you do, get a medicine of known reliability, one that has an established reputation and that is certain to effect a quick cure. Such a medicine is Chamlxjrlain’s Cough Remedy. It has
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  • 65 854 (Supplied by Reuter.) Britain Pities France London, 25th September.—Paris reports that the liveliest satisfaction has been officially expressed at the British pro-French attitude in the matter of the Turkish loan. The Temps says that as a result of conversations Sir Ernest Cassel had with the Foreign Office the
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  • 67 854 (Supplied by Reuter.) Will Fnf'‘ r <*“ ’’elisions Freedom. London, 24th Sept.—Lisbon reports that in opening Parliament King Manuel announced the firm resolve of the Cabinet to cany’ out a Liberal programme, enforcing the laws for the regulation of religious associations. U «iihii ’I 0- position Tolies. London, 26th
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  • 52 854 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anthßrhisti tgitnlnrH. London, 24th Sept.—Brussels did what Paris refused, and entertained the Egyptian National Congress. Violent speeches were made denouncing Britain and condemning Theodore Roosevelt’s speech. The Burgomaster refused their application for permission to participate in to-day’s demonstration in honour of the victims who died for
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  • 114 854 (Supplied by Reuter.) Romanian War Whions. London, 25th Sept.—The Times correspondent at Athens says that Henry J. Bratiano, the Rumanian Foreign Minister, has informed the Turkish Minister at Bukharest that in the event of a TurcoBulgarian conflict, Rumania will mobilise, all tier army corps along the military
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  • 97 854 {Supplied by Reuter.) Arbitrator! tor Ctthinors. London, 25th September.—The cardroom workers have decided to accept arbiw)loll understanding that affairs .he. ern mill will remain in statu quo, is is regarded as indicating the feeling 0 he cotton operatives generally in favour of averting a lock-cut. Sept.—The Amalgamation f r
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  • 838 854 N W that we a Ratepayers’ Association at Penang, the Echo may confidently count for more support in its work. We shall have to oppose vigorously the main recommendation of the Commissioners who have been investigating matters municipal. Phey propose to substitute our present Municipal Commission (which is partly
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  • 14397 855 Penang Not Guilty. Singapore Slackness. The Report of the Commission appointed by His Excellency the Governor to inquire into and report upon the Municipalities in the Straits Settlements was laid upon the 1 table at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday afternoon. The full text of
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  • 185 862 I’he m» uil**rsof th»* P. I K. C practise»! at all the <|iu«'k-fir,n targets vesterdaafternoon. Following were th»* s»'ores ma<|o y z Z x w f MW 7 -3 2’u -s m -X v z x 7.= -i 8 2 g -s z z z x Z r. f.
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  • 59 862 Gibbons Cue Competition Consisting of three races of 50, IUO and 2tM)yar«ls resp*«-tively. First race to Ih-mwuiu early in Octolier. Ihe »!iitry list, whieh »-l«>sen to-morrow is as follows N. J. Austin, E Arno’d, F. Duxbun. H. V. Edwards, F A. M»:«lg«*r, B. Frolic)», G. IL Irwin, VV.
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  • 286 862 Says the Taiping pap»*r tn lia u <l to duv It is with the utmost, regret th*t 1 report thy* pr»;M*ncc of that «lr»wl »r..urg., H n.nll |M»I. ill Taiping, Not only is it t- r«. I,nt jt n ►pn-u’ling nt a pm-o which is litlb >rt «f
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  • Page 862 Advertisements
    • 58 862 Get It To-day. Chamls*rlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets ar»* just what von ix*»*d wh»*n you hav«* no appetite, feel dull after eating ami wak«* up with a ba<l fast»! in your mouth. They will improve vour appetite, cleanse ami invigorate vour stomach and give you a relish for vour food.
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  • 783 863 Annual General Meeting. The third annual general meeting of Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd., was held in the offices of Messrs. Adamson, Gillillan <t Co., Ltd., Secretaries and General Agents. The following gentlemen were present Messrs, the Hon. A. R. Adams, J. Mitchell, (Directors), C. Pearse, representing
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  • 48 863 (Rehn Special.) American Bluejacket Charged. Singapore, 27th Septemlier.—A telegram from Hongkong states that an American bluejacket has been charged with the murder of a Japanese child whom, together with the child’s father, he is allege»! to have pushed downstairs, throwing a lighted lamp after them.
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  • 20 863 (Rcho Special,) Copra. Singapore, 27th September.—Following an? to-day’s market prices Snndried Copra Ji 11.05, no buyers. Mixed Copra $10.55
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  • 82 863 < fc’r/io Special. Nt amp Onihmnce Io be Allend. Singapore. 27th Sept. At (he meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. D. T. Boyd, Chairman, announced that a. Government Committee whs consi»lering the altering of the Stamp Or»liiiance, he did not know in what respect. Government
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  • 49 863 (lie ho Special.} Convict ion Q ihrlihl. Singapore, 27th Sept.—The appeal of Captain Home and Dr. Ross ot the Hong Dee against their conviction for making a false declaration of the number of passengers carried by that steamer has been allowed. The conviction was quashed.
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  • 31 863 (Supplied by Reuter.) Two Referendum Bills. London. 26th Sept.—The Commonwealth Government is introducing two referendum bills authorizing the nationalisation of Monopolies ami enlarging the powers of the Arbitration Court.
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  • 41 863 (Supplied by Reuter.j ?'V 81 r, we s Hou*». London, 26th Sept. —The t i states that the next meeting ,Jf Conference will be held at °Lord C residence in Cheshire, where the both parties will be Wd
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  • 59 863 (Supplied by Reuter.) Navy 11 tips Shij build ra London, 27th Sept.-It is stated that the German Dreadnought cruiser Vondertann is going on a prolonged cruise round South America, where the republics are now large ly occupied in the creation and strengthening of their navies. The cruise is
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  • 85 863 (Supplied by Reuter.) Em players Nlubbirn. London, 27th Sept.—The Cotton Employ, ers have held a meeting in Manchester and are understood to have rejected the conditions of the card-room operatives, attached to their acceptance of arbitration. kout in Gerniai y. London, 27th Sept.—Berlin reports that the Federation of Metal
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  • 57 863 (Supplied by Reuter.) R.u nonrs Denied. London, 26th Septemlier.—A telegram from Rome states that the Tribuna is authorised to state that reports of an allianc»* between Turkey, Germany and Austria and of a Turco-Rumanian Convention without the knowledge of Italy, is baseless. The relations between Italy, Austria
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  • 55 863 Suppin d by Renier.) A S onn Ijondon. 26th September. -A £450,00b loan, being part, of (he Chinese Government 7 per cent. Pekiug-Ilankow Railway redemption loan, has been issued in Ixmdon to-dav at 168. already it is nominally quoted at from one to premium, though subject to some
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  • 44 863 (Supplied by Reuter.) 19il Estimates London, 26th September. -A telegram, from St. Petersburg states that the Naval Estimates of 1911 amount to £11,300,000, an increase of £2,300,000 over 1910. I h<* estimates include £2,800,000 for new construction as compared with £900,000.
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    • 68 863 About Digestion. It is not the (quantity of food taken but the amount digested and assimilated that gives strength and vitality to the system. Chamberlain's Stomach and Livor Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver and enable them to perforin their functions. The re suit is a relish for your food,
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  • 876 864 Th,- *mall-|s»\ is not abating. That ..*‘ins evident. Th question therefore arises jf more drastic incisures are possible. The officials are working very hard. ft is ebvious that a stall' designed to cope with normal duty must be hard pushed by an emergency like the present. Therefore it is
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  • 1209 864 THE ASSIZE' (Rr/»o< Mi J Thornton.) Vli.f.gei» Murder. Die S|svial Jury cases commenced in the Supreme Court to-d iv, l«*f<ire Mr. Justice Thornton. Khor Mali Hock was charged with the murder of Chiam Ah Hiang at Nebong lebal, on the 1 Ith of June» last. The Solieitor-Genend prosecuted,
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  • 236 865 The other 'lay, our sub-editor lieing out, the got hold of Reuter's telegrams, and attempted to prepare them for publication. Because he couldn’t find Whitaker at the moment, and Reuter didn't give the Rumanian Minister for Foreign Affairs any initials, he boldly supplied 'em, and AWm readers
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  • 87 865 Rigg—Broadrick A quiet wedding took place at St. George's Church at noon to-day, when Mr. Frederick James Rigg, Civil Engineer, of Singapore, was joined in marriage to Miss Kathleen Frances Broadrick, daughter of Mr. Herbert Stead Broadrick of Kingston on Hull, Yorkshire. The bride, who was given away
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  • 213 865 T. 0. M Annual Prize Meeting. 1 he programme of the annual prize meeting of (he M. S. V. R. Rifle Club, which will be held on the 15th. 16th, 17th and 22nd October, include several open events. On Saturday, Octol mr 15. the events comprise 200 yard» (two
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  • 178 865 Small-pox in T a ipi ng Says yesterday's P. p, Although it is difficult to o bt definite information -th- official, medical andotherwiso s’>ll«t rei n,,lv„. tl(^ seekingas they do to conceal the nil truth there can Im no doubt that the dread senur is spreading several new cases reported
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  • 161 865 An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the United Singapore Rubtier Estates, Limited, was held at Singapore on Saturday at the registered office of the Company, No. 10, Boat Quay. Mr Tan Chay Yan presided. The resolution which was passed at the extraordinary general meeting of
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  • 190 865 In the Singapore H. R. C. Hn.il Tennis Cbampioii-diip tie Mr. < hig leek Liin lm<ii Mr. Tan Chong Kee by 7—5, 6 2. It is stated that the Penang Scotsman spends §5O for the St. Andrews dance The Singapore Scotsman spends only $25, but he can drink more
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  • 8251 866 (Cunfl.i from pap 6A7.) -0, Q You re advancing it A. I ’advancin'-' it but it was arranged if there was a fail they ought to reir.it they did not. 509 Q. it had risen or fallen, in anv case if it had risen your advance remains the
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  • 23 870 (Erho Special.) B *er Two ligreRSPS. Singapore, 28th Septemlier.—H. H. the Sultan of Johore shot a couple of fine tigresses.
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  • 126 870 (Echo Special.) Merchant Pt inc.’ Denounces lipping Kill. Singapore, 28th Sept.—Mr. A. Hottenbach in an interview has denounced the Shipping Bill. He says the questions of freedom of contract and free trade are merely incidents arising out of popular clamour which led to the introduction
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  • 58 870 Local Stocks Shares. (Echo Special.) Latest Prices Singapore, 28th September.— Anglo-Malays <£ 1 26, buyers. Anglo-Sumatras 3 7 6 Damansara 6 9 0 Golden Hope £6 0 0 Kepong £515 0 Highlands £4lB 9 Inch KenneUi £ll 17 6 Malacca £715 0 Vallambrosa £ll9 0 Cheras 7-50 Glenealy 1-75 Indragiri
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  • 39 870 (Supplied by Reuter.) M. Chavez Dead. London. 28th September.—M. Chavez, the Aviator, who met with an accident in trying to cross the Simplon mountains in which both his legs were broken, died after much suffering.
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  • 27 870 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fmplnyeis' l}Hhi:a 4 nni. London, 27th Sept.—The employers demand that the Fern Mill should start immediately, otherwise the lockout will proceed.
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  • 35 870 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sochlht G-tin. London, 27th September.—A Socialist has been elected on the second ballot at Irankfurt (Oder), defeating a National Liberal. This is the ninth Socialist gain since von Buelow’s retirement.
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  • 62 870 (Supplied by R, ut' r.) A(J VO? Uid by F, p, Smil b. London, 27th Septeml ier.—Mr. F. E. Smith, Unionist meinlier lor the Walton division of Liverpool, in a letter to the papers said that the Unionists must adopt the payment of members of Parliament as
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  • 72 870 (Supplied by Reuter.) Which is it London, 27th Sept.—Re-affirmations succeed denials as regards the Tun*o-Rouma-nian military agreement. Turkey Preparing. The Timex correspondent at Athens states that 13,000 Asiatic troops disembarked at Rodosto during the course of the past month and were despatched to European Turkey, while most of
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  • 70 870 (Supplied by Reuter.) Governor’s Dominion Day Speech. London, 27th Sept.—A telegram from Wellington, New Zealand, states that Dominion Day was proclaimed a public holiday. The Governor, in his speech, dwelt upon the internal consolidation that is proceeding in the self-governing states of the Empire and confidently anticipated the
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  • 147 870 (Supplied by Reuter.) Tries to Bluff Premier. London, 28th September. —Admiral Lord Charles Beresford has published an “open letter” to Mr. Asquith, saying that the safety of the Empire demands immediate provision for the laying down of seven Dreadnoughts in addition to the five to Imj laid
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  • 55 870 (Supplied by Renter.) Roosevelt Ncalp Hunting. London, 28th Sept. Ex-President velt received a frenzied reception on arriving at Saratoga to attend the State Convention. He said: We will beat the old Guard “to a frazzle” to-morrow. I returned from Africa with some trophic-,; when 1 get ljuck from
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  • 189 870 (Supplied by Renter.) Lloyds Pr« paring for i’o’it ingencicS London, 2**th Sept.—Lloyds are insuring ag-iinst financial loss in the contingency of a postpmemvnt of the Coronation. The rate, which is now eight to ten guineas js>r cent., is exps-ted t<> increase, but it will b -less than that
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  • 1001 870 The Government need no longer lie in any doubt what action to take on the report of the Commissioners who investigated municipal administration in Singapore and found it Denmarkly rotten. The oracle of the Straitx Timex has spoken, and the principle of representation for taxation has to go.
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    • 54 870 Get It To-day. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets re just what you need when you have no a Ppetite, feel dull after eating and wake up with a bad taste in your mouth. They ..ill ’mprove your appetite, cleanse and invigorate ou stomach and give you a relish for Ur
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  • 1288 871 THE ASSIZES. {Before Mr. Justice Thornton.} Dato Kramat Road Murder. Accused Acquitted. In continuation of our report yesterday Yeoh Puah, the principal witness in the case, cross-examined by Mr. Thorne, said that he lived in a rikisha house there were many others there. His brother, the deceased, was
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  • 733 872 C. R. C. w. Volunteers. The Volunteers were routed on the C R. C. ground in the fight for League points against the resident club yesterday afternoon. It was a bad rout too, the score being 6tol in favour of the C. R. C. The p V.’s were
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  • 427 872 A private telegram has lx»en received in Penang to the pflert that the h. s. Malacca, the local agents tor which are Messrs. Kwong On A Co., ran ashore at Bagan Datohon her way to Teluk Anson from Penang. There is every hope, however, that she will
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  • 1368 872 Half-Yearly General Meeting. The half-yearly general meeting of the Singajxire Chamber of Commerce and Exchange was held on Tuesday. Mr. I). T. Boyd (of Messrs. Bo us tend and Co.) presided. A letter <>f regret was received from Mr. C. Darbishire, stating that absence in Kuala
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  • 501 873 V 4 W 4. I AL M. Quarterly Meeting. A meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices was held in the District Court yesterday afternoon, when the following members were present:—Messrs. G. A. Hall {Chairman), F. J. Hallifax, Capt. A. R. J. Dewar, C. P. 0., C. A.
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  • 52 873 (Echo Sfecial.) !»<><•.. nu-ds |(l M(i Kuala Lumpur, 29th Sept.-TU w.l correspondent ~f the ]r ;i that the Police have unearthed a din secret society there. A fight occurred Monday night when a man was stru.-k an axe and killed The Society’s d have been forwarded to
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  • 40 873 (Echo Special.) Twpily Hoi Arretfeff. Kuala Lumpur, 29th Sept.-With regard to the Kuala Teh affray on the 20th inst the authorities have discovered five bodies’ About twenty men were arrested and sent by river to Kuala Lipis.
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  • 72 873 (Echo Special.) Decision of Committee. Kuala Lumpur, 29th Sept.—A meeting was held here yesterday evening for the purpose of forming a local committee of Boy Scouts. The Rev. P. G. Graham was elected Chairman and Mr. J. Me Evan, Hon. Secretary. It was decided to form
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  • 37 873 (Echo Special.) Evidence To be Laid Before legislative t ’on nciliors. Singapore, 29th September. —The evidence of the Municipal Enquiry Commission will be laid on the table at to-morrow’s meeting of the Legislative Council.
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  • 28 873 {Echo Special.) Copra ai d Pepper. Singapore, 29th September. r lo-day s market prices are as follows Sundried dbpra 810.95, no buyers. Black pepper 816.75 White 827.371
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  • 42 873 (Echo Special.) Latent Prices. Kuala Lumpur, 29th Septemlier.—The Planters Stores London Agency cable tha the price of Plantation rubber, sheet, an biscuit is ss. lOd. per lb. A Prop. Singapore, 29th Septenilier.-The average drop is three points on most rubber shares.
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  • 41 873 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Visit Berlin London, 28th September. A from Lisbon states that the b.< u t invited King Manuel of Portuga Berlin in Decern I mt. Among the gre vities in preparation will l>e a m review.
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  • 36 874 by Reuter.) (jrand Vizier Confers with Aelire. thal London, 28th Sept.—The Turkish Grand Vizier had an interview with Baron Alois von Aehrenthal. the Austrian Foreign Minister, at Vienna, and then proceeded to Constantinople.
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  • 48 874 (Supplied by Reuter.) General Strike Opp sfd London, 28th September. —At a meeting of the South Wales miners held on the 19th inst., the majority were opposed to a general strike. They favour instead a levy on l>ehalfof the miners employed by the Cambrian trust.
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  • 32 874 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rummvelt Triumphant, London, 28th September. —The Saratoga Convention, after a stormy sitting, triumphantly elect»*»! ex-President Roosevelt as Chairman. He got 567 votes against Mr. John Sherman's 445.
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  • 57 874 (Supplied by Reuter.) To be Severely Reprimand, d. London, 28th Sept. The sentence of dismissal from the service passed on Lieut. Sutor for writing a pamphlet against the Army system has, on the advice of Mr. R. B. Haldane (War Secretary) and that of King Georg»*, l>een commuted.
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  • 57 874 (Supplied by Reuter.) Heeling of Foreign Min islets London, 29th Sept. The forthcoming meeting between the Marquis of San Giuliano, Italian Foreign Minister, ami Baron Alois von Aehrenthal, Austrian Foreign Minister, at Turin, is being watched with especial interest in view of the near Eastern question and
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  • 53 874 (Supplied by Reuter.) lllint Ui i Balfour Say? London, 29th September.— The speech of A. J. Balfour at Edinburgh on the sth toiler is awaited with wide-spread intere°L It is presumed that he will give a general h*a<l to the party and indicate the poin regarding lhe
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  • 106 874 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fmployera Firm. 29th Sept.—The cotton crisis is yarded as m ute. The Secretary of the iwnl’ i 0 Workers Amalgamation has P le< to the employers that they arc to accede to the request of real FMill on condition that the ‘pissed operatives are
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  • 28 874 Supphful by Router.) Bimd by Taft. Lon<lon. 28th Sept.-President Taft reJ nine Tsai H,nn an.l gave a dinner HI his honour at the White House
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  • 42 874 (Supplied by Reuh r.j hayez Wins I rans-Alpine Prize. London, 28th Sept.-A telegram from Milan states that the Aviation Committee lias paid over to the brother of M Chavez, whose death was recorded vesterdav, the I £2,000 for crossing the Alps.
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  • 66 874 (Supplied by Reuter.) Botha Coni lime Premier. Txuulon, 28fb Sept. Special importance is attrndied at Pretoria to th»* fact that General Botha, «luring the past three day»» has l»een so strongly urg»*d from different parts of the country not to resign. He receive»! such repeated asBuran<*es of
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    • 719 874 Stricken in the Prime of Life BY DISORDERS DUE TO NERVOUS EXHAUSTION, THIS BUSINESS MAN IN BURMA FOUND M Alt STRENGTH A CURE IN I .JMJL AJ Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. So Can You. UH” A lhe symptoms which afflicted Mr. .1. A. Joseph, all clearly indicated the cause of
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