The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 13 January 1911
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Title Section21 1911-01-13 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. v. Penang, Friday, 13th January, 1911. No. ‘2.21 words
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Advertisement226 1911-01-13 1 CONTENTS. Leaders: page. Sports: page. Humour? 12 Penang Turf Club 13 &20 Referendum 16 Rifle Shooting Minotaur r«. xrcreivuuuui P V R C 25 Income Tax Alternative 18 Penang Ladies Rifle Club 27 The Idle Rich 22 The General Hospital 26 Miscellaneous: Advantages of Feudalism 26 The ]2 Kang Yu226 words
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Advertisement152 1911-01-13 2 r < t X THE 4 I i STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. w iL 'fr < B 3 Publishing the day prior to the departure of each mall for Europe, and contains the latest local and States p news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all152 words
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Article940 1911-01-13 12 At an official function this week, a highly placed person remarked, after some complimentary references to the Echo, that over seventy per cent, of the European population of the Colony has no sense of humour. We respectfully submitted that this was a gross misstatement—and suggested that it be amended940 words
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187 1911-01-13 12 At the General Meeting of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce held on Wednesday evening, the following tions of the Committee, with regard to the proposed Income Tax, were confirmed 1. To ask Government to levy, in place of the proposed Income Tax, a house187 words
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Article134 1911-01-13 12 The Committee has arranged the following scale of charges Full Band (Brass.) Dances 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. $75. Cinderellas 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. $5O. Dinners 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. $5O. Chinese Weddings or Funerals any time not exceeding five hours $6O. After above hours, per134 words
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Article216 1911-01-13 12 The following have passed the final examination and have received the diploma entitling them to practise in the Straits and F. A. J. Thumboo, Teo Chin Teong, Tan Boon Cheng, R. Chelliah, S. Danasamy, G. B. Leicester. The following received certificates as hospital assistants. S. A. Hunt,216 words
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Advertisement96 1911-01-13 12 The Straits Echo. J! fi Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.-- Emerson Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $2l per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra.l MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. H.B. All business communications96 words
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Article, Illustration2153 1911-01-13 13 JANUARY MEETING. SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. Close Finishes. Favoured with fine weather, some exciting finishes, and the Band of H. M. S. Minotaur, which played by kind permission at Vice-Admiral Sir Alfred L. Winsloe, who went racing yesterday enjoyed an excellent afternoon’s sport. And the gathering, more especially2,153 words
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Article1444 1911-01-13 14 SECOND DAY. Some More Frocks Worn. Yesterday Miss Anderson appeared in a gown of pale shell pink voile. The bodice was full, with a yoke of jewelled point d’ esprit net, and bands of bronze embroidered lace across the bust and sleeves. Slightly gathered skirt and Directoire sash1,444 words
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Advertisement62 1911-01-13 14 Begin Treatment at Once. Have you a weak throat If so, you cannot be too careful. You cannot begin treatment too early. Each cold makes you more liable to another and the last is always the harder to cure. If you will take Chamberlain s Cough Remedy at the outset62 words
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1279 1911-01-13 15 A interesting ceremony took place at Tongkah on Saturday, the 31 st Dec. One of the new Dredger* ordered by the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging %>• from Mmrs. Wm. Simons and Co., Ltd., Renfrew, Scotland, was intended to be launched1,279 words
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Article92 1911-01-13 15 {Echo Special.) December Crops. Kuala Lumpur, sth Jan.-The rubber crops of the undermentioned estates were as follows: Anglo Malay 66,182 lbs. Pataling 61,bb/ London Asiatic 24,230 Golden Hope 9,359 Selaba H» 249 Bikam 5,773 Sungkai Chumor 2,994 Seaport 1,240 Jugra... 19,148 Kepong 6,500 Gula-Kalumpong 16,000 Latest Prices. Messrs. Harper92 words
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Article27 1911-01-13 15 {Echo Special.) Copra Pepper. Singapore, sth Jan. —The market prices to-day are as follows Sundried Copra $10.20, no buyers. Mixed Copra 9.95 White Pepper $14.50 buyers.27 words
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Article41 1911-01-13 15 {Echo Special.) A Dinner in his Honour. Singapore, sth Jan. —The Cricket and Golf Clubs are giving a dinner in honour of Sir Arthur Young on the 27th inst., on the occasion of his departure for Kuala Lumpur.41 words
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Article58 1911-01-13 15 {Echo Special.) Half Yearly Report. Singapore, sth January.—The accounts for the half year, ended September 30, of the Straits Trading Company, show a net profit of $524,057. The dividend will be $1 and a bonus of 50 cts. A sum of $50,000 will be put to the58 words
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Article17 1911-01-13 15 (Supplied by Reuter.) Oversubscribed. London, sth Jan.—The South Manchurian Railway Loan has been over-subscribed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 17 words
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Article41 1911-01-13 15 (Supplied by Reuter.) At Tokio. London, sth January.—A telegram from Berlin states that Herr von Scharzenstein Muuwn, German Ambassador at Tokio, who resigned owing to eye-trouble, returns temporarily to Tokio for the visit of the Ouwn Prince.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article47 1911-01-13 16 {Supplied by Reuter.) Causes a Blaze. London, sth January.—A telegram from Warsaw states that a third-class passenger on the Niemen Railway ignited a carriage while carelessly handling benzine near Grodno. The carriage ignited and many were severely burned. Several charred bodies were recovered.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article52 1911-01-13 16 (Supplied by Reuter.) 40 Bodies Recovered. London, sth January.—Forty bodies have been recovered at Viyernyi, in Turkestan, which was struck by severe shocks of earthquake yesterday. Severe Shocks. The shocks were of long duration and great intensity and were felt throughout Europe generally, but more especially in Italy(Supplied by Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article54 1911-01-13 16 {Supplied by Reuter.) Train Disaster. London, 6th Jan.—Cape Town reports that a train crowded with East London holiday makers toppled over an embankment near Kathcart yesterday. Fifteen were killed and between 40 and 50 injured. The accident occurred at midnight, in pitchdarkness. Several victims were pinned beneath the{Supplied by Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article120 1911-01-13 16 (Supplied by Reuter.) India’s Action. London, sth Jan.—A telegram from Calcutta says that Government has issued a communique stating that India intends to adhere rigorously to the agreement to reduce exports of opium by 5,000 chests yearly. The high prices ruling in China having attracted increased imports(Supplied by Reuter.) - 120 words
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Article1217 1911-01-13 16 The proposal of the Referendum as a method of determining public policy comes curiously from the Tories. It is essentially a democratic proceeding, and Party Politics must be in a terribly mixed way when Tories do not denounce and resist it tooth and nail. By whomsoever proposed, however, such1,217 words
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Advertisement102 1911-01-13 16 How Coughs and Coles are Cured in Burma. The following letter from the Superintendent of the Municipal office at Mandalay, Mr. R. J. Stevens, shows that the method of curing colds in Burma is not unlike that used in almost every part of the civilized world. He says: I have102 words
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Article462 1911-01-13 17 To TH! EIHTOB Of TH* HTBAITS ECHO. Dear Sir, I bare read with much interest the article written by One Present re the lecture delivered by Mr. Muthucamarusamy on the Harmony of Religions.” As I agree with the writer’s criticisms of the lecture and as I am462 words
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Article346 1911-01-13 17 Bt Saxdt Me Pheeson fbae s Maister Editor, when ye ref uset maoffer tae dae the deacreeptions o the. refuset a truthfuller accoont than ye >ve gitten. I dar’ ye to prent mine noo, just ta show fowk [We wouldn’t want to P ri l the man’s stuff,346 words
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Article340 1911-01-13 17 Statement or Accounts for the Half Year. At an ordinary general meeting of the Straits Trading Company, Limited, to be held on Thursday next at noon, the following statement of accounts for the half year ended September 30, 1910, being the first half of the business year340 words
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Article29 1911-01-13 17 (Echo Special.) Singapore Quotations. Singapore, 6th Jan.—Messrs. Fraser <fc Co.’s share list gives the following prices Highlands 955. Bukit Kajangs 91s. fd. Linggis 425. Id. Austins... 335. jd.29 words
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Article26 1911-01-13 17 (Echo Special.) Copra and Pepper. Singapore, 6th January. —To-day’s market prices are as follows Sundried Copra $10.30, no buyers. Mixed $10.05, White Pepper $26.00, buyers.26 words
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Article17 1911-01-13 17 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Raid. London, 6th Jan. —The Bedouins pillaged the Bazaar at Basra.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 17 words
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Article24 1911-01-13 17 (Supplied by Reuter.) Negotiations. London, 6th Jan. —The Turkish Government are negotiating with Paris financiers for a fresh loan of <£2,500,000.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article77 1911-01-13 17 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Ulster Question. London, 6th January.—Reynold’s newspaper publishes an article by Mr. John Redmond on Home Rule. It deals chiefly with the Ulster Question and gives statistics to show that Ulster as a whole was 44 per cent. Catholic. Half the Home Rule(Supplied by Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article92 1911-01-13 17 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Interesting Document. London, 7th January.—The new evening paper, the Evening Times, publishes what purports to be the text of the Russian reply to the German note of 1907 regarding Russo-German relations. The principal features are that Russia engages not to oppose the completion of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 92 words
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Article83 1911-01-13 18 (Sirpplied by Reuter.) Important New Appointment. London, 7th January.—Reuter’s correspondent at Peking states that an edict has been issued accepting the resignation of Tang Shao Yi as President of the Ministry of Communication, owing to continued illness. Sheng Kung Pao has been promoted Acting President. Lord Li, ex-Minister(Sirpplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article34 1911-01-13 18 {Supplied by Reuter.) Stock Exchange Holds Aloof. London, 7th Jan.—The Evening Standard says that the South Manchurian Railway Loan was largely covered by bona fide investors, the Stock Exchange holding aloof.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article980 1911-01-13 18 We had hoped to obtain the opinion of many of our readers on the alternative suggestion of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, which, strongly objecting to the imposition of an income tax, has decided to ask the Government to levy, instead, a house and land-tax, of one980 words
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Article679 1911-01-13 18 Alleged Forgery. After some argument on the illegality of the proceedings by Mr. Wright-Motion, in the Tully-Cowan case on Saturday, Mr. R. C. Gould, Advocate and Solicitor, formerly of Penang, now* of Malacca, was crossexamined by the learned counsel. In reply, Mr. Gould said that he gave679 words
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Obituary217 1911-01-13 18 obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Emir of Bokhara. London, 6th Jan. —The Emir of Bokhara is dead. Obituary. Mr. G. A. Aeria. It is with regret that we have to announce the death of Mr. G. A. Aeria, of the P.W. D., which took place at the General Hospital at 5217 words
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Article185 1911-01-13 19 Another Pro. Visits Penang. Mr. Alec Taylor, though his name has not yet the halo that hangs over the name of Robert*, is quite a big pot in the billiard world, and is well thought of in Argyle Street, W. He has come to Penang from Rangoon, and is185 words
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Article109 1911-01-13 19 At a meeting of the Legislative Council to be held on Friday, January 27, the Bankruptcy Ordinance Amendment Bill (bill to amend the Bankruptcy Ordinance 1888), the Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance Amendment Bill (bill to amend the Tamil Immigration fund Ordinance 1908), and the Labuan Bill (bill to109 words
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Article100 1911-01-13 19 Recent appointments gazetted in the current issue of the Sarawak Government Gazette are Mr. H. S. B. Johnson, Resident of Lower Rejang, to do duty in the first division; Mr. Johnson will be attached to the Resident’s office: Mr. W. J. M. Shaw, Resident of Muka, to100 words
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Article78 1911-01-13 19 Volunteers to Entertain Them. To-morrow night—Tuesday—-at 9 p.m., the Penang Volunteers are giving a Smoking Concert in the Drill Hall, to the officers, non-commissioned officers, and 200 of the men of H. M. S. Minotaur. Capt. F. Daniel informs us tliat a capital programme has been arranged,78 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article658 1911-01-13 19 To tub Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, It is a matter of common knowledge that a man may be a good critic of music, for instance, and public speaking, without self being a good musician or a public speaker, and on this ground I consider658 words
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Article618 1911-01-13 19 (From Our Correspondent.) Kuala Kangsar, Jan. 6tb. There was some excitement in oui little town on Thursday night, when Mr. Langston’s servant came running to the police station shouting Fire, fire, Help, help. In a few minutes, the policemen got their hand pumps and buckets etc. ready and618 words
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Advertisement63 1911-01-13 19 Begin t reatment at Once. Have you a weak throat If so, you cannot be too careful. You cannot begin treatment too early. Each cold makes you more liable to another and the last is always the harder to cure. If you will take Chamberlain'* Cough Remedy at the outset63 words
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Article, Illustration1698 1911-01-13 20 JANUARY MEETING. THIRD DAY’S RESULTS. Saturday’s racing brought to a conclusion a very successful January meeting. The afternoon’s sport was marred somewhat by the rain which began to fall shortly before the fifth race was run and stopped only to continue again. The feature of the meeting1,698 words
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Article2187 1911-01-13 21 —L. C. Express. The second ordinary general meeting of the Brieh Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on 12th December, at the Great Eastern Hotel, London, E.C., Mr.E. E. Moreau (the chairman of the company) presiding, lhe Secretary (Mr. R. Lawrence Spicer, p.c.i.b.) having read the notice convening,—L. & C. Express. - 2,187 words
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Article749 1911-01-13 22 Following is the L. A C. Express report of Sir Thomas Sutherland’s speech in reference to the Shipping Bill at the last annual meeting of the P. O. Company He felt that they had reason to believe tiiat the present buoyancy of trade would cont inue, but there749 words
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Article94 1911-01-13 22 (L’c/io Special) Mandai Tekong Meeting. Singapore, 7th January.—At the Mandai Tekong meeting Mr. Lee Choon Guan, who presided, said that the estate showed very good growth, some trees growing at the rate of 9 in. a year. The output for the first five months was 3,387 lbs. They estimated94 words
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Article42 1911-01-13 22 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Denial. London, 7th Jan. —The Persian Legation requests that a denial should be published of the rumour that the resignation of the Persian Foreign Minister was due to his uncertainty regarding British intentions in South Persia.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article36 1911-01-13 22 (Supplied by Reuter.) Increase in Imports and Exports. London, Bth Jan. —The increase in the imports for 1910 was £53,735, 216 and in the Exports <£52,409,464, of which £46,264,818 was in manufactured articles.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article36 1911-01-13 22 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Emir Crowned. London, Bth Jan.—Reuter’s correspondent at Bokhara says that the new Emir of Bokhara, Elim Khan, entered the capital at the head of his troops. He was crowned amid acclamation.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article30 1911-01-13 22 (Supplied by R> uter.) Allotment. London, 7th Jan. —Applicants for the South Manchurian Loan below’ £5,000 were allotted in full, those above 80 per cent, of their applications.(Supplied by R> uter.) - 30 words
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Article74 1911-01-13 22 (Supplied by Reuter.) Richly Attired Moors. London, th January.—A telegram from Melilla states that King Alfonso, accompanied by the Spanish Premier and Minister of War, lias arrived there ami proceeded to the camp where pavilions had l>een erected for the use of II is Majesty and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article70 1911-01-13 22 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Tour the Empire. London, 9th Janu iry. —The Observer says that the Prince of Wales will finish his Naval training at Dartmouth in April. He will enter Oxford in the Autumn for a two years’ course and then, accompanied by Prince Albert,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 70 words
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Article64 1911-01-13 22 (Supplied by Reuter.) Following in Father’s Footsteps. London, Bth Jan. —His Majesty the King has entered his horses in every race for which the entries appear in this week’s racing calendar, and to lie run after the conclusion of the Court mourning. This removes all doubts as(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article51 1911-01-13 22 (Supplied by Reuter.) Proposed Amendment of Arbitration Treaty, Loudon, 7th January,—President Taft is conferring with the Committee of the Senate with a view to the amendment of the AngloAmerican Arbitration Treaty by the elimination of the article excepting questions of vital interest or affecting the honour of the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article1577 1911-01-13 22 < fur anarchistic leanings do not allow us to blame the dukes for their idleness. We dishke them because they are dukes, not because they are, as the Socialists say, of the idle rich.” We respect idleness, idleness in moderation. For a rich man who gets too1,577 words
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Article648 1911-01-13 23 To Mr. A. W. Tully. Dear Sir,—We have received a letter from vour lawyers, Messrs. Adams and Allan, saying that we have libelled you in the amusmg verses published in the Echo of Dec. 30th, under the heading of The Ring and the 800k —also the Mug. You will648 words
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Article474 1911-01-13 24 At Dilwara.” Commander and Mrs. Macintyre gave a Garden Party yesterday at Dilwara.” It was ostensibly a children’s affair, but a large assembly of adults thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and afterwards complimented the host and hostess on their lavish and tasteful hospitality. The children paid the best compliments of474 words
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Article675 1911-01-13 24 Who’s Going? From representations that have been made it seems to be the case that the uncertainty as to whether, or how, this Colony and the I ederated States shall be represented at the Coronation is causing some anxiety amongst those members of the various Volunteer units whose675 words
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Article715 1911-01-13 24 To those who have watched the trend of events in the Malay Peninsula the proposal of the fusion of the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States will come as no surprise and it is really remarkable that it has not lieen brought about yet, says Capital715 words
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Article169 1911-01-13 25 “MINOTAUR” vt. P. V. R. C. The rifle shooting match between H. M. S. Minotaur and the P. V. R. C. which took place at Kampong Bahru this morning resulted in a victory for the Navy by 32 points. Appended are the scores H. M. 8. “Minotaur.” OD169 words
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Article304 1911-01-13 25 Report tor the Year. The directors of the Rubber Plantations Investment Trust, Limited, have declared an interim dividend of 7% per cent, actual, less tax, on account of the current financial year to March 31st, 1911 this is equivalent to Is. 6d. per share on the fully-paid304 words
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Article88 1911-01-13 25 (Echo Special-) Resolution of Singapore Chinese. SOME ALTERNATIVES. Singapore, 9th January.—The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce has passed the following resolution: That the Home Government be requested TO FORGO OR REDUCE THE Military Contribution in order to MEET THE DEFICIENCY IN OPIUM. If H. E. the Governor88 words
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Article267 1911-01-13 25 (Echo Special.) Entries. FIRST DAY. Kuala Lumpur, 10th January. Griffins’ Race. —Tam o’Shanter, Heathbriar, No. 9, Taunton, Doubtful Blessing, Paravati, Silva, Lady Priam, Merbah, Lancashire Lass, Maude, Sandfly, Lord Bobbie. Trial Stakes.—Severity, Phonograph, Necia, Stagelight. Ampang Stakes. —La Parola, Pikat, Patricia, Myotte. Kuala Lumpur Stakes.—Lunoc, Seddon, Satis, Hatteras,267 words
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Article39 1911-01-13 25 (Echo Special.) December Crops. Kuala Lumpur, 9th Jan.—The December Rubber crops of the undermentioned estates were as follows Highlands 45,908 lbs. Chersonese 5,500 Sungei Krian 1,700 Dennistown 2,229 Riverside '2,049 Sua Manggis 300 Rantan Panjong 583 Cheras 1,18639 words
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Article76 1911-01-13 25 {Supplied by Reuter.') Nothing to Do with Balance of Power. London, 10th Jan. —The Times correspondent at Paris states that Great Britain and France have been kept fully informed of the state of the Russo-German negotiations regarding the future of the Bagdad and North Persia Railways. Therefore it{Supplied by Reuter.') - 76 words
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Article58 1911-01-13 25 {Supplied by Reuter.) France Cheered. London, 10th Jan.— A. telegram from Metz says that the Police disallowed a French concert yesterday evening. The demonstrators cheered France and sang the “Marseillaise and then went in procession to the statue of Marshal Ney. The troops fixed bayonets and dispersed{Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article37 1911-01-13 25 (Supplied by Reuter.) Unveils a Memorial. London, 9th January.—King Alfonso at Melilla unveiled a memorial to the Spanish Soldiers who had fallen in the campaign of 1909. The local Moorish Chiefs attended the ceremony.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article26 1911-01-13 25 {Supplied by Reuter.) Aeroplanes in Collision. Loudon, 9th January.—Two aeroplanes collided at Issy, Paris, and were totally wrecked, lhe aviators, however, were only slightly injured.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article21 1911-01-13 25 (Supplied by Reuter.) At Lahore. London, 9th Jan.—The Crown Prince of Germany is at present in Lahore.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article33 1911-01-13 26 (Supplied ly Reuter.) A Guide. London, 9th Jan. —The Daily Telegraph considers that the Russo-German agreement may be regarded as a guide to the shape that the Anglo-German agreement might take.(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article220 1911-01-13 26 If it had never done anything else for the community which reads it, the Echo might claim to have justified its existence by its lone-handed attempt to awaken the authorities to the urgent needs of the General Hospital. Some two or three months ago we had several220 words
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Article386 1911-01-13 26 It is the fashion nowadays to decry feudalism as a principle wholly bad. We have progressed too far to tolerate feudal methods now, says the demagogue, and politically there is a great deal to be said for his resentment at the survival of the less valuable features386 words
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Article310 1911-01-13 26 Our good friend Kang Yu Wei will be interested to learn of an interesting publication by the Peking newspaper Jih Pao. It appears that the autographed rescript of the late Emperor Kwang Hsu, which His Majesty issued in 1898, has been turned up. It rather upsets the310 words
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Article129 1911-01-13 26 “At Home.” To-day the Minotaur is gone but not forgotten. The “At Home of Captain Cayley and the officers was a treat enjoyed by an enormous number of Penang people. Indeed, it may be said that their invitation, “to the public of Penang,” was taken almost too literally.129 words
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Article610 1911-01-13 26 A Successful Smoker. The Penang Volunteers gave a very successful Smoking Concert at the Drill’ Hall last night in honour of Captain Cayley and the officers and men of H. M. S. Minotaur. Commandant A. R. Adams presided. The organisers of the Concert are to be610 words
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Article186 1911-01-13 27 The monthly Hub prize» were fW for y«*te»*iay aftern'xm, Mr*. Webb winning the first prire (a rilver badge). For the neeond prize rilver tpwn) there wan a tie between Mm. Wright- Motion and Mt»» Wemvw which wa» «hot off and remdted m follows. «'cap. .P? 4186 words
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Article124 1911-01-13 27 H. E. the Governor and suite arrived this morning from Teluk Anson by the F.M.S. yacht Belli which anchored off Pulo Jecajak, where they were met by the Hon. J. O. Anthonies (Resident Councillor), Dr. Dane, Mr. C. G. May and Mr. Kinder who left Penang by124 words
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Article148 1911-01-13 27 The Central Station received. a call to a Chinese Club in Chulia Street at 5.25 this morning, and within three minutes the Motor Engine was on the some. But there was nothing for the Brigade to do when they got there. Some cotton, stored in a room,148 words
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Article779 1911-01-13 27 Good G-bowth of Trebs and Hioh Price for Rubber. The oMhe M Tekong (Singapore) Lubber Limited, was held on Saturday in of the company, at 5 Mala" a r > Dore Mr Lee Choon Guan presided and the attendance included Messrs. Choa Giang Thve, A. W. Cashin,779 words
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Article466 1911-01-13 27 A somewhat amusing case was heard before Mr. Robinson in the Singapore Police Court, says the S. F. P.,& Chinese informer being summoned to show cause why he should not be bound over. Chief Detective Inspector Sheedy explained that although the man was an informer he had466 words
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Article71 1911-01-13 28 (Echo Special.) Figures for the Past Year. Kuala Lumpur, 10th Jan.—The advance statement of the tin exports for the past 12 months is as follows Perak 420,749 pikuls. Selangor 240,191 Negri Senibilan 34,697 The above figures show the following decreases, as compared with the previous year. z Perak71 words
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Article31 1911-01-13 28 (Echo Special.) “Reprint” Shot. Kuala Lumpur, 10th Jan. —The race horse Reprint broke its leg on the race course this morning and had to be shot.31 words
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Article63 1911-01-13 28 (Supplied by Reuter.) Great Britain and the Terminus. London, 10th Jan. —A telegram from Berlin states that the Vossische Zeitung considers that there can be no question of a complete surrender of the final section or terminus of the Bagdad Railway to Great Britain. If Britain insists(Supplied by Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article61 1911-01-13 28 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reciprocity Negotiations. London, 10th Jan.—A telegram from Washington states that reciprocity negotiations have opened between the Canadian representatives and the State Department at Montreal. Mr. Sefton, ex-Minister, and Sir Wilfrid Laurier state that the Cabinet are strongly opposed to reciprocity with the(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article19 1911-01-13 28 (Supplied by Reuter.) Discount. London, 11th Jan. —The South Manchurian Railway Loan is quoted at discount.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article50 1911-01-13 28 (Supplied by Reuter.) Deficits. London, 11th Jan.—A telegram from Berlin states that in introducing the russian Budget the Minister referred to the progressive improvement of the finances foreshadowed an early disappearance of deficits. A loan of under £1,500,000 will fie required to meet the deficit Bill of 1911.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article65 1911-01-13 28 (Supplied by Rtuhr The U. S. Ideal. JLoi: lon, 11th January.— A telegram from Washington stales that Mr. foster, Chairman of the Foreign) Committee of the House of Representatives, believes that within 5 years the United States will conclude treaties with Great Britain, I’ rance, and Japan for the(Supplied by Rtuhr ) - 65 words
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Article575 1911-01-13 28 Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty and Andrew Carnegie assesses the price of universal peace at two millions sterling, or a hundred thousand a year in perpetuity. It is a splendid gift, from a man who can easily spare it, and it is a pity575 words
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Article74 1911-01-13 28 It is not really necessary to say anything about the nomination of Mr. Lun Eu Toh for the vacancy on the Municipal Commission, except to express our gratification that a man of his knowledge and experience should have so readily agreed to relinquish his retirement for74 words
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Article291 1911-01-13 28 Alec Taylor in Form. Last evening at the Penang Club Alec Taylor played an exhibition game with Mr. D. A. M. Brown, giving his opponent 400 in a game of 800 up. Mr. Brown’s best break was 42. He was not in his best form Toi rC V, nly291 words
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Article729 1911-01-13 29 Mu. Lim Eu Toh Nominated. A public meeting of ratepayers wan called by Mr. Yeoh Paik Tatt at the Chinese Town Hail yesterday afternoon for the purpose of «electing a candidate for nomination for the office of Municipal Commissioner to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of729 words
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Article45 1911-01-13 29 (Supplied by Reuter.) How St. Petersburg Spent It. London, ITth Jan. —During the Russian Christmas at St. Petersburg there were 27 suicides or attempts thereat;, 3,000 arrests for drunkenness of which 15 per cent, were women, and 30 deaths from alcoholic poisoning.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article24 1911-01-13 29 (Supplied by Reuter.) M. Brisson Re-elected President. London,. 11th Jan.—M. Brisson has been re-elected President of the French' Chamber of Deputies.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article33 1911-01-13 29 (Supplied by Render.) A Modification.. London, 11th Jan.—The Morning Pont states that negotiations are now proceeding in Berlin and St. Petersburg that may result in a modification of the RussoGerman agreement.(Supplied by Render.) - 33 words
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Article148 1911-01-13 29 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reduction. n p ol^ on Jan'.—A telegram from Calcutta states that 2,620 chests of opium were sold there yesterday at an average of •< 31>5 rupees per chest. Government has already made 358 lakhs over the Budget Ertnnate. 5,240 ehe ts more will 1»(Supplied by Reuter.) - 148 words
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Article61 1911-01-13 29 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Boundary Question. London, 12th Jan.—The Franco-Liberian Boundary Treaty will be signed at Paris within a few days by which France will acquire a considerable territory while Liberia will be benefited by the substitution of a definite geographical for a purely hypothetical boundary. The objections by(Supplied by Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article357 1911-01-13 29 (Supplied by Reuter.) Railway Strike. London, 12th Jan. —A telegram from Lisbon states that a general strike has broken out among the employees of the Portuguese Railways. Another Strike in Contemplation. The employees of businessi houses contemplate a strike to-morrow owing to the non-publication of a decree fixing(Supplied by Reuter.) - 357 words
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