The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 2 June 1911

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    5 448 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION.
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    A BUSTED EXPERT.
    1492 448 We submit that his article on Nellmay’s Collapse,” in the Straits Times of the 23rd inst., has finally and for ever busted the pretensions of the alleged expert of that journal. What we are totally unable to understand” is one of his phrases, and the definition of
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    Prince as Chief Judge.—
    38 448 The King of Siam has nominated IL It. H. Prince Syasti Sobhona successor to the late Prince Sirithat as Chief Judge of the Dika Court, which is the highest Court of Appeal in Siam.
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    How Funeral Expenses are Saved.
    42 448 --Giving evidence in the Singapore Police Cou-t a few d tysago Sergeant G trside said “The dumping of bodies in t e streets is becoming a irequ mt occurrence, and it is seldom the culprits are caught.”
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    K Lumpur Association.—
    43 448 A company call- ed the Kuala Lumpur A<so--iation has been formed in London. Its object is the exploitation of land in the East coast of Sumatra. The present capital is f(?) 2,v00,()00, 8<ays the Uatavia Nteuicsblu/l of the 13th iust.
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    A Wicked Uncle.
    44 448 Mohamed Ismail has a little niece. Hh little niece had a pair of gold bangles For dishonestly retaining” these, Judge Hall gave unde six months R. I. Messrs. Wreford and feeling were the counsel concerned in the conduct of the case.
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    Amoy Merchants and the Coronation.—
    73 448 -The Singapore merchants of Amov propose to commemorate the coronation by placing a beautiful tablet iu the British Consulate grounta at Kulangsu, costin In twH-n 52,000 and $3,000. The tablet will consist of Cboancbiu granite, nine feet square, laid in pyramid il form; upon this
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    Sport and Gossip.
    976 449 The Cricket Season. —The local cricket season is drawing to a close, with only a few matches to be played. The season has been interesting. The P. C. C. and Butterworth have the strongest elevens but the P. R. C. and C. R. C. are always liable
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    Ladies Cricket.
    59 449 An error was made in our ieport of the Ladies Cricket Match. We stated that Mrs. Wright-Motion had presented the silver ch tin purse given to Miss Wemyss lor making the highest score but we have since been inform'd that the prize was presented by members of the
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    A Policeman Who Should Be Sacked.—
    71 449 Mr. A. W. Bailey has fined Chi- nese Police Constable No. 695 (Central) five dollars. The story as we have it is that the policeman owed Tan Chu Yap ten cents, and when Tun Chu Yap asked him to pay up he grabbed his
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    Kelantan News.—
    60 449 -The special corres- pondent of the Malay Mail says that the British Adviser, Kelantan, and the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Singapore, are in the Ulu inquiring into complaints of Chinese coolies in the different estates who have much to lay before the high officials in the shape of
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    A big property case
    47 449 between Tungku Mubong and Tungku Petri will come into Court for decision shortly. The property under dispute involves a very big amount, somewhere near $150,000 and the Court fees come to an enormous sum. Mr. Dudley Parsons, of Singapore, will represent Tungku Mubong.
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    Municipal Commission.
    810 449 ORDINARY MEETING, Present. Mr. W. Peel (President). W. T. Chapman. J. W. Hallifax. Dr. P. V. Locke. Mr. Lim Eu Toh. nv S T? Unn( ?vf Dici P O.V. Thomas (Electrical J. D. lettes (Assistant t and L. A. C. Biggs (Secretary). Checking Waste. Yet another device is
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    Commercial Education.
    343 450 Speaking at the annual distribution of prizes at the Raffles Institution Mr. C. M. Phillips, the principal said: With the large and constant demand for typists and boys with a knowledge of shorthand, it has always been a difficult matter keeping boys in the Commercial class for any
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    P.C.C. Bowls.—Championship.
    28 450 P.C.C. Bowls.— Championship. .—G.F.B. —^nampionsmp. —tjr.r.n. Gotham beat S. Riley (22-4) in the final. p Handicap. —-W. Hamilton and S. Z,' lt W* bfoldie and R. Henderson vl-—17.)
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    The Tin Market.
    423 450 Good Forwapb Ht-vt..,, d akd Blying Required For STABILITY. In its weekly review of the fin market for the ended April 22, the Globe st ites Bast we. < closed at £193 15s. cash -9 ys. three months This week closed al £194 1R. cash, £189 15s.
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    Sultans of Perak and Kedah.
    222 450 The portraits of the Sultans of Perak and Kedah appear in a copy of the Daily Express to hand by last mail. The photograph of the Sultan of Perak is from an old one by Elliott and Fry, while that of the Sultan of Kedah
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    Penang Golf Club.
    132 450 TE NN IS T< >URN A M E NT. Following were the results of the ties in the Golf Club fennis Tournament played yesterday: 7 Mired Doubles Handicap. Mrs. Ross AC. M. Henderson4- I 6 vs. Miss Barnett A Reimann 2/6 (Unfinished). Mr. A Mrs. Dunn—15.3 beat
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    Mr. W. Marsh’s Appointment.
    124 450 The Finance and General Purposes Committee of the Municipal Commissioners, says the Straits Times, has been considering a number of applications for the post of accountant to the Municipality and it has been decided, subject to the confirmation of the Commissioners as a whole, to offer
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    Coffins.—
    25 450 From Malacca by the s. s. Janet Niroll two coffins were brought for Mrs. Foo Thye Sin and the mother-in-law of Capt. Ah Kwee.
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    Miss Evans,
    25 450 eldest daughter of Hon. Mr. W. Evans, Resident Councillor, arrived by the s.s. Lama, this m iming after spending five weeks in Singapore.
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    Departures.—
    42 450 Mr. Leong Yow Koh, the Queen’s Scholar who returned to the colony on business some months ago, left for London by the P. A O. steamer Sicilia, as did Mr. L. E. P. Wolferstan, Resident, Malacca, who goes home on leave.
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    General Cargo.-
    51 450 The s.s. Protesilaus arrived in port this morning from Liverpool with 880 tons of general cargo. l’he s.s. Agammenon which arrived here this morning will ship the following cargo P)0 tons tin. (2) 121 bales tobacco. (3) 124 ruses rub tier. (4) 61 tons hide. 1» nutmeg and
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    The Imperial Conference.
    34 451 Suppli'd by Bru'er.j The King's Message. London, 26th May.—His Majesty the King has sent a message to the members of the Imperial Conference thanking them for their assurances of devoted loyalty.
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    Navy and Oil Fuel.
    41 451 (Supplied by Il eater.) 10,000,000 Gallons Contracted For. London, 26th M.ty.—The Admiralty has contracted with the Scottish Oil Companies for 10,000,000 gallons of oil fuel annually. This is double the amount for which original negotiations were made.
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    The Situation in Portugal.
    44 451 (Supplied by lleubr.) Authoritative Statement. London, 26th May.—The Daily Newt publishes a telegram from the Portuguese Foreign Minister declaring that the rumours of an impmding counter-revolution are unfounded and are merely the death rattle of the enemies of the Republic.
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    The British Census.
    43 451 (•S’/yyZL/ by lleuter.) Seven and a quarter Millions in London* London, 26th May.—The following are tie* pr«)\ i. ional consfis figures for England Eiju'and and Wiles, 36,075.269, as comj ar. d with 32 527,813 in 1909. Greater London, 7,252,96 J.
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    Seamen’s Strike.
    78 451 (S./pplt'd by Ibuier.) Waiting for the Signal. Loud n, 25th May The Secretaries of the various bratichc" of the S hum n's I nion in an interview declare that the men are splendidly oiganis d. P. sters are I,<-ii:g exhibited at the ports ut Em-«pc ind Ammica warning
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    Alsace Lorraine Bill.
    29 451 Second Reading Passed. London, 25th May. —A telegram from Berlin states that the Reichstag has passed the second reading of the Lorraine Bill after a compromise.
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    The Prince of Wales.
    32 451 (Supplied by lleuter.) May Attend German Manoeuvres. London, 25th May.—The Berliner Post states that it is expected the Prince of Wales will attend the Imperial German mano.-uvres in
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    General Arbitration Treaty.
    37 451 (Supplied by Jleuter.) Japan’s Willingness. London, 25th May.— It is stated in Tokio official circles that Japan is prepared to participate in the negotiations for the general arbitration treaty suggested by the United States.
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    Rowing.
    48 451 (Supplied by Neuter.) Jesus College Beats Belgian Crew. London, 23th May.—Jesus College, Cambridge, beat, a picked Belgian crew of eight at Ghent, < n a similar course to Henley, by 3 lengths in 6 min. 43 seconds. 60,000 spectators, English and Belgian, took great interest in the race.
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    Stead’s Point of View.—
    49 451 Stead’s Point of View. Mr. W. T. Stead, in a letter to T/e- Times, strenuously protests in the name of religious liberty against the persecution of the Mormons in England. The crusade for the exclusion of those persons is, he asserts, the result of an outbreak of sectarian savagery.
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    ANSON ROAD MARKET.
    279 451 The Anson Road Market, which was started over three years ago, mi dit Lav been a conspicuous success but f or one thing. It wasn’t. It does not appear to have caught on.” We were told that it would prove a great convenience to the residents in
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    PLANTING IN HAWAII.
    328 451 Hawaiian sugar planters, like our local planters, import indentured labour, mostly Filipinos and Japanese, though they have some Indians and Kanakas. They treat them very badly. The American Government does not take the paternal care of the estate coolie that our own Government does, although it is
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      63 451 The Best Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and bound on to the affected parts is superior to any plaster. When trouble! with lame back or pains in the side or chest give it a trial and you are certain to be more than pleased with
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    THE EAGLE AND THE AVIATOR.
    326 452 Beaders are requested not to blame us the imagery of Reuter’s correspondent. VVe Jet the”story, and have to pay for it, w we might as well print it. We do not Hou to believe that eagles have attacked an airship. We know the eagle of
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    Dr. Cox, of Taiping,
    19 452 is ill and in hospital with enteric. His condition is giving rise to considerable anxiety.
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    P. C. C. Bowls.—
    23 452 ■Mixed Doubles.— Mrs. Cunningham and S. Riley beat Miss Starr and Jas. T. Dobbie in the final (21 —16).
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    Mason Chill.—
    26 452 Mason Chill. Miss Dorothy Chill, a sister of Mr. Chill, Settlement Officer, Taiping, was married in Singapore to Capt. J. A. Mason, of the s.s. Glevfalloch.
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    Singapore Appeal Court.—
    29 452 Mr. Justice Thornton and Mr. Justice Ebden leave for Singapore next Saturday to sit in the Full Court of Appeal which opens there on June 3.
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    The Coronation.—
    71 452 A meeting of the vvnvwai ivn. n VI uw Eurasian community w r as held at the Penang Recreation Club yesterday afternoon to consider what steps should be taken to celebrate the Coronation. A tub-Committee consisting of Messrs. J. D. Scully, T. J. Asslar, A. White and S.
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    Carapiet—Sarkies.—
    60 452 •The wedding of —oAKKiE». me weaaing or r .John J. Carapiet and Miss Elizabeth nJ ,e place at the Armenian urch of St. Gregory, Singapore, on the «ternoon of Tuesday, the 18th July. The is the only son of Mr. Jacob known and popular Armetha v* 1 Singapore and
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    Penang Golf Club.
    108 452 Tennis Tournament. The following were the results of the ties in the Golf Club Tennis Tournament plaved vesteidav’ J Ladies Doubles Handicap. Mis. Anderson A Mrs. Adamson—4 6 beat Mrs. Sells A Mrs. Macintyre-f-2 6 1—2 1—0 3—6 6—2. Mrs. Ebden Miss Thornton (scr.) 1'8. Mrs. Welham
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    Helping the Farmer.—
    58 452 -All the best rice shown at the recent Exhibition at Bangkok is, by order of the King, being given by the Ministry of Agriculture to poor farmers for seed. As this will not be enough in the present state of things His Majesty has directed the Ministry
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    Whose was the Fault?—Our Taiping contemporary says :
    77 452 Whose was the Fault?— Our Taiping contemporary says The Railway authorities, made an experiment of employing Chinese coolies on the permanent way, on the Port Weld section. They appear to have proved an absolute failure, and in future Tamil labour only will be employed. This seems peculiar, and we fancy
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    Cholera.—
    93 452 -The following notification is published in a Government Gazette Extraordinary, dated May 25, whereas it appears to the Resident of Perak that a disease— viz Cholera—exists amongst persons in the mukims of Telok Bharu and Sungei Durien, in the Lower Perak district, the Resident hereby declares the said mukims
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    Shareholders’ Association.
    182 452 Shareholders’ A ssociation. —A cones- pondent, writing to the Straits Times, points out that while the Singapore Electric Tramway Ltd., disappoints its Shareholders year after year by not paying a dividend, yet this concern can be found among the contributing parties when an appeal is made to the public for
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    News from Kedah.
    487 452 Murderer Executed. A lor Star, May 26th. The Javanese Mosque Keeper of Kualt Muda who murdered the seven year ol 1 child of the late Tunku Mat Yatim sorn? time in January last was sent to the gallows this morning and executed. Round the World. Dr. A.
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    Might Answer.—
    34 452 ■A salesman in Germany has just been sent to prison for worrying a customer to buy things he didn’t'want When he comes out, he might try for a job at Whiteaways. J
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    Notice.—
    35 452 Notice. It is perhaps fortunate that the F.M.S. trains do not run on this island, otherwise at some level crossing we might see a not io; board: Warning to Ix/comotives.. Look out for Ujt motor-car
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    The Dokoh
    1238 453 A Tail of George town. Five hundred dollars said Boo Yong, that is what I will give,—five hundred dollars, and 1 won't ask one question about how you got it.” He held up the diamond-studded dokoh as he spoke, appraising and admiring the beautiful workmanship. The smoky onedollar
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      NELLMAY RUBBER COMPANY LIMITED.
      106 453 To rue Editor of the .Straits Echo. Dear Sir, With reference to the Minutes of the Ft traordinary General Meeting of tU u Company held on the 20th"inst., and nub hshed in your paper we shall be greatly o l liged if you will intimate to
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      POLICE PLEASE NOTE.
      190 453 To THE Editor of the Straits Echo Sir, I shall thank you to find a little space in the People’s Paper for the insertion of the following. My writing this is to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to the disturbance that some rowdies have been
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    Sungei Kapar Report.
    367 453 Large Expenditure on Prevention of Disease. The directors of Sungei Kapar report for the year ended December 31, 1910, that the output of rubber from the Sungei Kapar Estate during the year 1910 amounted, after final weighing, to 224,978 lb., for which an average price of 6s.
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      35 453 Remedy for Sick Headache. Sick headache results from a disordered condition of the stomach, and can be cured by the use of Chamberlain’s Stomach and [fiver Tablets. Try it. For sale by all and Dealert.
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    Sandycroft.
    45 454 (Echo Special.} Final Dividend of 75 per cent. Singapore, 26th May.—The Sandycroft report shows a net profit of $223,276. A final dividend of 75 per cent, is recommended. $7,079 is placed to the sinking fund for redemption of debentures and $5,000 to the reserve.
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    The Shipping Ring.
    51 454 (Echo Special.} ■1 Governor Meets the Representatives. Singapore, 27th May.—Sir John Anderson met the representatives of the Shipping Conference on Thursday. Cargo Bookings. It is understood that the Chairman of the Conference has received a telegram to the effect that future bookings of cargo can now be
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    Whit Monday.
    18 454 (E<ho Special.) S. Holiday. Singapore, 27th May.—June 5, Whit Monday, has been declared a public holiday.
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    Marsh Confirmed.
    29 454 keho Special.} Ten Applicants for the Post. Singapore, 27th May.—Mr. W. Marsh’s appointment as Accountant, Singapore Municipality, has been confirmed. There were ten applicants for the post.
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    King Edward Memorial.
    20 454 (Echo Special.} "92,674. Singapore, 27th May.—The subscriptions tlie King Edward Memorial Fund now iinoiut to *92 674
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    Johore Municipality.
    35 454 A. Y. Draper Appointed President. Singapore, 27th Mar.—Mr. W. B Y 9raf»er, partner of Williams, Draper 'and bteadman, Architects and Civil Engineers, ia> joined the Johore Government as resident of the proposed Municipality.
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    Mexico.
    28 454 (Supplied by Reuter.) Diaz Resigns. London, 26th May.—A telegram from Mexico city states that President Diaz has resigned. Signor De la Barra has been appointed provisional President.
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    U. S. Navy.
    49 454 (Supplied by Reuler.) Launching of the “Wyoming.” London, 26th May.—A telegram from Philadelphia states that the Wyoming, which is the biggest battleship in the world, has been launched. She has a displacement of 26,000 tons. Her length is 562 ft., and she carries twelve 12-in. guns.
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    The King.
    23 454 (Supplied by Reuter.) Made a Prussian Field Marshal. London, 26th May.—His Majesty King George has been gazetted a Prussian Field Marshal.
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    Russia and Turkey.
    158 454 (Supplied by Reuler.) Russian Explanation. London, 26th May—A telegram from Constantinople states 1h.it official circles are annoyed at the Russian demands of the 24th inst. The Chief of the Russian Press Bureau at the Foreign Office states th it the communique of the 21-th was not the
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    Imperial Conference.
    50 454 (Supplied by R'U'i.'-.} Separate Under-Secretery For the Do minions. London, 26th May.—At the Imperial Conference Mr. L. V. Harcourt, Colonial Secretary, pointed out that a separate Undersecretary for the Dominions was attended with difficulty, but it the Colonial Premiers really demanded a change Government was prepared to accede.
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    Paris-Madrid Race.
    90 454 (Supplied by Renter.) Perils of the Air. London, 26th May.—During the Paris to Madrid aeroplane race an eagle attacked Gibert while he was flying. He drove it ofF with two revolver shots. Vedrines First. London, 27th May.—The aviator Vedrinen has arrived at Madrid. He was given a great
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    British Census.
    18 454 (Suppllfd by Reuler.\ Ireland's Population. London, 26th May.—The census of Ireland shows a population of 4,381,961.
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    French Minister of War.
    45 454 Supplied by Renter.) Berteaux’s Successor. London, 26th May. A telegram from Pans states that General Gm ran, Commander of the Sixth Army Corps, has htn appointed Munster of War in succession to M. Berteaux who was killed iu the aeroplane accident.
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    Alsace Lorraine Constitution.
    33 454 (Supplied by Reuler.) Third Reading Passed. London, 26th May.- The Reichstag has passed the third reading of the Alsace f r rame Bill after prolonged negotiations resulting m a compromise.
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    Deleterious Drug.—
    23 454 Deleterious Drug. For having dulu. tenons drugs in his poNM'S'.ion Chinaman was fined $50 or 2 montba’ K 1 bv Ah Osborne. U
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    ARE COMPANIES TRUSTS ?
    426 455 ARE COMPANIES TRUSTS Ju the house of one of Penang’s most charming hostesses, they were talking last night of the rights of shareholders in public companies. A local banker contended that a shareholder has practically no rights at law. He may not see any accounts he wishes to see, but
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    THE DISEASE.
    441 455 A joke is a bomb, if it is thrown off in a newspaper office. There is nothing more dangerous. A joke in the hands of a newspaper writer is like a gun in the hands of a fool. He never knows it is loaded. We suffer from a
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    Penang Golf Club.
    125 455 The following were the results of Saturday’s ties:— Mixed Doubles H eap. Mrs. Edwards A Lean—3/6 beat Capt. Mrs. Macintyre-+-15, 6—1; 6—4. Miss Evans Osborne—3 6 w. o. from Mr. Mrs. Kinder—4/6. Men's Single Handicap, Class A. A. G. Anthony—15.3 w. o. from S. B. Henson—3/6. Ladies'
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    Thirteen Tamil road
    21 455 coolies were fined 65 each by Mr. Osborne for committing an affray in a lane off McAlister Road.
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    Gambling Nonias.—
    22 455 Five Chinese wo- men were find 65 each by Mr. G. A. Hall for gambling indiouse No. 89 Anson Road.
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    An Exception.—
    23 455 •Professors say that the greater cannot be included in the less, but one exception is suggested—the conceit of a Straits editor.
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    Two Companies.—
    32 455 -The Kuantan Tin Mining Company goes into voluntary liquidation. Mr. Derrick has been appointed liquidator. The Port Dickson Rublier Company has also ceased to exist, the property having l?een sold.
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    Coronation.
    392 455 Province Wellesley Celebrations. It has been decided to have the princiml celebration at Butterworth and minor R celebrations at Bukit Mertaiani and Tebal. At Nebong Tebal there are to be sport on the 22nd June with native entertainment* in the evening. At Bukit Mertajam on 22nd J une Chinese
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    Soccer.—
    31 455 At Victoria Green yesterday a soccer match was played between teams representing the P. M. I. A. and the Ceiestial Club. The Celestial Club won by four goals to nil.
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    Rinderpest.—
    32 455 ■Owing to rinderpest no cattle shall be allowed to be taken into, or removed out of, the area comprised within mukims Nos. 1 to 8 and 21, Central District, Province Wellesley.
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    Silk Trousers.—
    33 455 -A Hokien named Lo* Ah Chun was sentenced by Mr. Osborne 0 six weeks rigorous imprisonment for stea ing a pair of silk trousers from the Yut brothel in Campbell Street
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    Football.
    472 456 The Sixth Football League Season .Jins on Tuesday the 6th proximo. It in 1906. The shield was very well contested for. The following were the winning teams. (1) 1906 Y. M. C. A. (2) 190" Government Service. (3) 1908 Penang Butterfly (4) 1909 Chinese Recreation Club. /5) 1910 Butterworth
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    Three Offences.—
    34 456 Police Constable No. 496 Mastan was fined by Mr. G. A. Hall |5 on each of the following charges, st absent from station, 2nd disobedience of orders, 3rd sleeping while on duty.
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    Icy.—
    40 456 •It is a matter of surprise, remarks 0 uiciluci ui sutpuse, reuiaiKS eoum Observer, that with the increasing trade between Singapore and ar fii i U0Ile be P ;tssgn ger steamers a, refrigerating room with the ae *»8ary apparatus.
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    Georgetown Kinematograph.—
    53 456 -The Km) cinematograph. —The hawA an^sar Road Theatre can never Sat» n lnore cr °wded than it was on mat/ when the Georgetown Kinepeople put on a dozen comic drama/?* fi0,ue exceedingly well-staged F ,e of George “Our v Pavne s business in WAr/T 1. lbbs were ver
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    Prosperous Malacca.
    906 456 Increased Revenue, Decreased Expenditure. The administration report on Malacca for the year 1910, which is published as a supplement to the current issue of the Government Gazette, contains abundant proof of prosperity. The revenue for 1910 was $1,342,005 as against $721,272, in the vear previous, while the expenditure
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    Mr. F. J. Pigott,
    17 456 Colonial Engineer, has been granted four months* leave, commencing on the 30th inst.
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    Sikhing Trouble.—
    36 456 ■An Indian giving his name as E. Andrews was sent, t.» jail for 14 days by Mr. G. A. Hall for assaulting Sikh Police Constable No. 118 at the Quarantine Station at Pulo Jerejak.
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    Exchange of Judges.—
    88 456 Mr. B. Nunn, 41UUJ1, District Officer, Butterworth, is sitting in the District Court in his cnpacifv as District Judge in place of District Jud -e Hall to hear a case brought by a Malay woman named Chi Binte Mat against Pae hi Mahomed Ghouse claiming damages for
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    Cricket Tournament.
    532 457 C. R. C. Vt. P. R. C. The return match between the C R. C. and the P. R. C. wa- played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon. In the last match the C. R C. were lje.if.en I y 6 runs but this time the tables v.ere
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    Prayers.
    287 457  -  'By Clement Shoptet s wrr.c, wife, in The A <1/ to/i. Many w >rlds have I mad./' sail the Good God, But this is best of all," He sbpt the round earth from hi' ’ap, Space held the circling ball. “Six days have f labored,” sail the Good God,
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    A Question of Good Manners.
    167 457 A representative of the TLn-s Ceylon who made enquiries al tie* Ceylon Governor’s, residence at Nuwara Eiiya regarding the absence of the mime of Air. P. Rarnanathan, trom a private entree list recently made public, was furnished by the Governor’s A. D. C. with the
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    Perak Chamber of Commerce.
    279 457 Ip.,1, corresrnn.lent of tl r.o.iw. wiring to that jiurnal oa y says: Yesterday afternoon, at the Ipoh ci ul a very large and representative inimlt re S1 d..nte met tigether at the i ns tu,.R a few of the commercial firms of th.. ,i and the
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    The Tin Duty.
    187 457 In his report to the Directors, Air. Oscar S. Dawbarn, Alanager c-f Libat, Ltd., says the following about che preposterously high duty on tin The price of tin during the year has been very satisfactory: the average price having increased 37.70 over the preceding yeir. Towards the
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    Shipping Rings.
    229 458 Carso Bookings to Proceed. Sava the Straits Tim s. la' connection with the shipping ring legislation which was recently introduced into the Straits Legislative Council and u pn which His Excellency the Governor, Sir Joi 111 Anderson, gcm g went home, on April 7, for the purpose of
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    Standard Oil Company.
    47 458 [Supplied by Reuter.) Officers Not to be Prosecuted. London, 27th May.—A telegram from Washington states that, replying to a resolution in the Senate, the Attorney-General, Mr. J. H. Wi •kersharn said that no criminal prosecution would be initiated against the Standard Oil Company’s officers.
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    English Cricket.
    54 458 (Supplied by /bm'er.) Week-End Results. London, 29th May.— Worcestershire beat Oxford University by 6 wickets. Yorkshire Derbyshire by an innings A 75 runs. Middlesex Lancashire by an innings A11 runs. Notts n Gloucestershire by l-"»5 runs. W arwickshire Sussex *by 2 wickets. Aent Leicestershire by 9 wickets, burrey
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    Mexico.
    62 458 Supplied by Reuter., The Passing of Diaz. Lon Ion, 2/tn Mty.— A telegram from Mexico City states that ex-President Diaz has left secretly for Vera Cruz. The War Claims. London, 29th May.-President Diaz is probably coming to Spain. A telegram from Mexico Citv states that benor De la Barra
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    Morocco.
    62 458 (Supplied by Reuter.) Two Brushes with Tribesmen. London, May. A telegram from Tangier states that Colonel Gouraud lost five in killed and twenty in wounded in a fight wuth tribesmen on the Best River on the 22nd May. Another column was attacked in the Alwana region on 23rd May.
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    Late M. Berteaux.
    37 458 (Supplied by Reuter.) Imposing Military Funeral. London, 27th Miy.—A telegram from Paris states that M. Birteaux, the French Minister of War who was killed in the aviation accident, was given uu imposing military funeral.
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    Coney Island Fire.
    41 458 (Supplied by Reuter.) I A Loss of f2,000,000. London, 27th May.--A telegiam from New York states that a fire broke out yesterday at Coney Island in the Mammouth dreamland pleasure resort. The loss is estimated at over §2,000,000.
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    Madras Emigration Report.
    56 458 Suppled by Reu'tr.) 85,015 Coolies for the F. M. S. London. 29th May.—A telegram from Madras states that the Government emigration report during the past year shows that 85,0L> emigrants proceeded to the F. M. 8. as compared with 48,719 in 1909. Ihis increase is attributefl to
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    Germany & Japan.
    21 458 Germany Japan. (Supplied by Reuter.) A Commercial Entente. London, 29th May.—The Reichstag Committee has approved, provisional!v, a commercial arrangement with Japan.
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    A Way They Have.
    39 458 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Naval Extravagance. London, 29th May.—The Battleship Rellerophon and the cruiser Inflexible collided at Portland while returning from the manceuvres. The Inflexible has a seven foot hole and will need extensive repairs.
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    Coal.-
    14 458 —The s.s. Janux brought 5,000 tons of coal for Penang, a large consignment.
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    General Cargo.—
    14 458 -*1 he m.s. Qreqnru brought 800 tons of general cargo from Hongkong.
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    Another.—
    22 458 ■Thii morning. Crowded crow- sing. Motor-car. Chauffeur alone. Ri-sha coolie. Same old story. Collision. This time, luckily, no serious damage done.
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    Pink Stockings.—
    24 458 < )n« who was there.”—Yes. We know all about it. You might think ’em shocking, but far more thought ’em becoming. Why worry
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    Flying Dutchman.-
    43 458 Mr. (I. p, Ku Iler, who has arranged for an aviation display for three days at the ra/e course, arrived here yesterday by the ms. M>rktu. He brought with him the Antoinette monoplane in which he projK>ses to make the flights.
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    THE ONLY GILBERT.
    370 459 We inu.-.f regretfully assume that the Sir William Gillxjrt of whose death Reuter informs us to-day is The Gilbert. IF our assumption 1x3 correct there is little doubt of it, really most of our readers will feel like mourning a personal loss. Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, as
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    “SOMETHING ELSE.”
    324 459 For years Malacca w:.s known as Sleepy Hollow.” Of course Malacca scouted that imputation but that did not make the nickname less appropriate. Her greatness was ail in the past. She had become of hittoxic interest only and was put on the sh<df accordingly. She excited the imagination
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    “DOLLAR SHARE VALUES.”
    755 459 The Straits Times of Saturday publishes “a personal note” by “A.W.S.” in reply to the Echo criticism of his compilation, Dollar Share Values.” The fault of the reviewer, says A.W.S.”, is that he fails to recognise the purpose of such a handbook. We plead guilty. We thought
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    PROOF-READING.
    222 459 Though an angel should write, still ’tis devils must print.” So wrote a very angry poet once, and our sympathy with his righteous indignation last night was intense. Matter in the Echo is supposed to pass under the eyes of three separate proofreaders, but the new sonnet we published
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    Further, Please.—
    25 459 Further, Please. -The s. s. Merkut anchored rather too close to the wharves yesterday. She was towed further out by the Government Wharf launch Alert.
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    Lucky.—
    37 459 It is rumoured about town that a Chinese clerk employed at Messrs. Bebn, Meyer Co. has drawn the third favourite in the Calcutta Derby Sweep and that he has been offered 60,000 rupees for his ticket.
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    Reminder.—
    32 459 The Follies will play in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday, 8th and 9th June. Booking now on. Wonderfully successful has been their season in Manila, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan.
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    Sultan not Coming.-
    40 459 .—Mr. Brunel-Nor- rnan of Raffles Hotel has received a communication from H.H. The Sultan of Johore informing him that His Highness will not be present at the next Penang Race Meeting, nor will any of his horses.
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    Enterprise.—
    72 459 Under the proprietorship of Mr. Brunel-Norman, Raffles-by-the-Sea is constautly being added to and improved. This month the additions comprise a rooflounge pleasantly situated overlooking the sea, also a large Hall, which is capable of holding over 100 guests, and which l>eing apart from the main building, is well adapted
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    Insulting European Ladies.—
    91 459 Insulting European Ladies. -An am- bitious young policeman may find a chance for useful work, if he disguise himself as a European lady and walk through the dens. It is reported to us that an Indian wearing a sarong and red turban, lurking on the path between the reservoir and
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    Perak in 1910.
    1971 460 AI >MIN1ST RATION REPORT. 1.— Financial. The revenue for the whole year, from returns supplied bj the Treasurer Fedeftitel «slav States, is given as »14,229,/ 99 tins represents an increase over the estimate of $1 208,257, giving an actual surplus for the Ur’s working of $2,169,234: the
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    Penang Golf Club.
    208 461 Re-i.’l'ih- Fixtures —Golf. HER I H bWi> Al ixed Doubk s Handicap, Airs, ifoss ahd C. Al. Henderson 4- 4 G l>eat Miss Barnett and lb'iin:inn —2 G 7 —5, G—8, G—2. Mrs. May and C. C. Rogers— Thornton and Ezechiel (Scr.) ihi%r G fy>> Ob doubles,
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    Appropriate Rejoicings.-
    49 461 Appropriate Rejoicin gs.- dlr. Sharpe of Kennedy <t Co. learned (by cable) on Sunday of the safe arrival of a son. The following night, in the new room at Rallies, he invited his friends to dinner and a little music, so as to toast the heir in proper form.
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    Police Promotions.-
    50 461 The following pro- motions in the L;i' ;il Police Force have been approved: Inspector 0 Meili to be First* Cla-s Inspo lt i', In p -tors KiUourhy and ALinn to beSecmd Cl.tss 1 nspebtors, Sergeant Little to be Third Class Inspector, E. P. C. Guinan to be Sergeant.
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    Cheating.—
    81 461 Khoo The m Hoo, a, Cliina- man, was charg-d before Air. Osborne yesterday 1 ith (1) ch” .1 in/ in respect of a bicycle worth 840, and (2) attempting tocheit in resp t im Chr bv-vcle worth 815. He plea h d ui'ty to the first charge but claimed
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    Fire at Dato Kramat.
    408 461 Brigade not Told Where was the Policeman Opp .-ire the Malay Mosque in the Dato I7j.iin.it Road there is a Alalay Karnpong consisting of about a dozen attap houses. The-c houses are built very close together. One of them caught fire last night at about 11.30.
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    Local Wedding.
    139 461 Teoii Pin Chong—Goh Swee Keow, 'The marriage took place on Saturday between Mr. Teoh Pin Chong, second son of Mr. Teoh How Seng and Miss Goh Sw’ee Keow, only daughter of Air. Goh Taik Chee, J. 1*. It was a very elaborate affair, the wedding ceremonies lasting over
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    King’s Coronation.
    775 461 PENANG AND PROVINCE WETT re LEY SEA SPORTS. ELLES First Day’s Programme to take place at Penang opposite the Esplanade, starting at 2-30 p. m., Wednesday, June 21st. 2- p.m.— Procession of Boats including 5 Draeon Boats. 3 p. m.— Duck hunt— Prizes at discretion of Coinmitte. Prizes.
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    Veterinary Sub-Inspector’s Appeal.
    766 462 Judgment Reserved. Sinnavl ar c’C S, i n. > ““P 1 of in C C do Ohveiro. a Sub-Inspector T 1 1 Vete "uary Department, charged on two counts of receiving a e^a amounting in all to fording to the prosecution he received 820 Marcb 18 Tw
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      CORONATION DECORATIONS.
      133 462 To rua Ebiroa or iui Siraus Echo. Dear Sir, Will you be so good as to inform your readers that the Coronation Celebration Committee have decided that the funds at their disposal are insufficient to enable them to undertake the general decoration of the streets of the town
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    Penang Hunt Club.
    122 462 Paper Chare. There will be a paperchase on Saturday, 3rd June. Me»»t at the junction of McAlister ami Ayer Rajah Roads at 4.45 p.m. sharp and finish <t the Residency where the Hon. Mr. W. Evans and Mrs. Evans will lie “At Home” to the members of
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    P. L. R. C.
    162 463 Practice Shoot. 29th May. 3 i. o Mrs. Wright-Motion 31 Miss Joan Smith 30 McIntyre 29 Huxley 28 Mrs. Gore Anderson 26 Miss Smith 26 Mrs. McIntyre 25 Miss Palmer 25 Mrs. Oxenham 25 Miss 8. B. Smith 24 Wemyss 24 Hogan 23 Mrs. Hamilton 22
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    Taiping.
    508 463 {From Our Own Correspondent,) 29th May. The Acting British Resident left for Kuala Kangsar this morning and will be back in the evening. Mr. A. H. P eck, Assistant District Officer, Kuala Pilab, succeeds Mr. Pratt as Magistrate Taipiug when the latter goes on leave next month. Mr. Peck
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    Morocco.
    35 463 (Supplied by Itevler.) Sultan Thanks France. London, 29th May.—A telegram from Fez states that the Sultan of Morocco received General Moinier and the principal French officers. He thanked France for helping to restore order.
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    Parliament Bill.
    55 463 (Supplied by dieuter.) Rosebery on the Measure. London, 30th May.—Speaking on the Parliament Bill Lord Rosebery said that when that Bill is passed the composition of the House of Lords would not matter a straw. Second Reading Passed. The House of Lords passed the second reading of the
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    P. C. C. Bowls.—
    24 463 P. C. C. Bow ls. ■Double Handicap (Fi- nal) Mr. .Justice Leslie Thornton ami Starr l>eat Hamilton and RiDy by 22 to I L
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    The Mexican “War.”
    35 463 (Supplied by Ileider.) What It Cost. London, 29th May.—It is estimated that the Mexican War cost 820,000,000. The National cash resources are 862,000,000, of which sum $16,000,000 are in the Bank'of England.
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    The Portuguese Elections.
    78 463 (Supplied by lleuier.) < Monarchists Abstain from Taking Part. London, 29th May.—A telegram from Lisbon states that there are indications that the great majority of members in the elections to the Constituent Assembly held today will be Republicans. The Monarchists have abstained from participating in the elections.
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    Boxing.
    37 463 (Supplied by Reuter.) Johnson Throws the Glove to Wells. London, 30th May. —A telegram from New York states that Jack Johnson has challenged Bombardier Wells for a fight either in America or England at any date.
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    China’s Railway Policy.—
    88 463 Tuan Fang, who was dismissed from the iceroyalt' of Chihli for taking photographs of the funeral of the Empress-Dowager, has been appointed Director-General of Hu-Kiang railways, with the rank of a Ministers Vice-President, states the Honykonj Dai V Press. The gentry ifre tremendously incense* with regard to"
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    27 463 Necrology. Sir William Schwenck Gilbert. London, 30th April.—Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, author of the famous Savoy Operas, is dead. He was burn in 1836. [See editorial column.]
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    WE MEET KÜLLER.
    555 464 there appeared a great wonder in to us that if there bad been a p and a cable service in biblical days, tbemiracles might have seemed less irnpresive Ignoring the lucky persons who have been Home recently, ami who have got a smattering of the contempt th.it
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    THE R. A.
    626 464 Utri' 1 ’''-i j xrna H-,tic comments on the r bl V O11 of th" R >val Aeadcmv are of them suggest that ta-tnti noth,n S to write Ab mt. They Uw- i “Tt Was Ilf> thing sensation id.” If M M ncture of u w.. uu
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    P. C. C. Bowls.
    23 464 —Teams of Four— Hamil- ton, Muir, W. Brown and Reimann l>eat Goldie, F. Daniel, R. Henderson and Halifax (22—17).
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    Soccer.
    173 464 A friendlv match at soccer was played yesterday evening on the Esplanade between the P.C.C. and the Police. The pre uier club played with three men short during the first half and the Police were one man short. The game was fast, both teams playing with good combination. Prentis
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    Rash Driving.
    540 464 Mutui: Car Driver Fined. Before Mr. A. W. Bailey in the fWon 1 Court this morning Alnlullah, a Malay motor car driver, employed bv Mr. Yeoh Paik K it, was charged with rash and negligent driving on the complaint of Mr. R. B. Osborne, Third Magistrate. In hi
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    False Weights and Measures.—
    49 464 Nine Chinese were charged Ixdo.o Mr. Osborne this morning with using false diwhings ami measures. Mr. B. P. Pereira, Inspector of Weights and Measures prosecuted. All of them pleaded guilty except one. They were all fined, the lines ranging from $5 to 815, with costs.
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    Derby Betting.—
    72 464 Mr. Fred Lanier courteously info/ms us that the latest lotting on th»* Lngiish Derby is a» follow* o to 4 against Sunstar 5 1 Piet.ri. 7 1 King William 8 1 Stedfa-.t. 12 1 Atinoh and Lord Bui gov 14 I Adam |b de and Z >r. al.
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    Siamese Royalty.
    211 465 “Maha Chakkri” at Hongkong. The Q’ 1<?en Mother of Siam and suite, including the Siamese Minister proceeding to Paris, arrived in Hongkong on the 29th inst. by the Maha Chakkri. Two Siamese princes will leave by the s. 8. .Korea and proceed via Siberia to Europe to complete
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    Penang Golf Club.
    87 465 Tennis Tournament. The following Were the results of yesterday’s ties i— Men g Doubleg Handicap. Proctor Sells—15.3 vg. Henderson Reimann—4'6 (Postponed). Rogers Whitlock—15.2 beat Ballantyne Nicoll—1/6 6- 3; 6—0. Mired Doublet Handicap. Miss B. Evans Hon. W. Evans (scr.) beat Mr. A Mrs. G. Anderson—15.2 6—4; 6-3.
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    An “Echo” Prophecy Fulfilled.—
    26 465 An “Echo” Prophecy Fulfilled. We prophesied two and a half years ago that Sir Robert Hart would not return to China. If the Echo says it
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    Age Mist not Abuse Privilege.—
    65 465 Ong Li Koh is about sixty. He has been living <m Ong Hun Chong’s plantation at Green Lane, a life of leisure. Possibly feeling the need of a little pocket money, he converted fifteen coconuts to his own use. Coming later before Judge Hall, he
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    Costly Appetite.—
    76 465 •In melodrama, they sometimes light their cigars with five pound notes. Kader, whose present address is Jail, Penang, has hit upon a variation. He took a five dollar bill belong ng to Kupanan, and swallowed it. At this stage of the storv the details bid us pause. Suffice
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    A Penang Conversation.
    739 465 Chiefly by Anthony’ Hope. “There's ingratitude for you!” Mrs. Ebb smith exclaimed suddenly. Where I asked, rousing myself from a calculation—adding the time required to make a decent excuse to get away to the time needed to rea°h the Club Bar, and diriding it by the time
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    Klang Tamils.—.
    49 465 A General Meeting of the Klang Tamil Association was convene] on Saturday the 27th, with Mr. Visvanatha Iyer in the Chair. The draft rules for the Society were read and passed. They will be submitted to the Government with a view to exemption from registration.— Echo corr.
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    Pearls.
    62 465 \Ve are given to understand that a Chinese gentleman from Mergui has brought the following pearls for sale at the following prices One weighing 1 chi 2 bun for 85,000 1 chi 2 hun for 65,000 m 7j hun for 15,000 m 6| hun for 12,000 He may be
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    Holidays:—
    81 465 ■On Saturday the 3rd in- stant, the Chief Post Office will be open from 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. and the Sub-Post Offices from 7a.m. to noon. On Monday the 5th instant the Chief Post Office and the Sub-Post Offices will be open from 7 a. in.
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    Cause of Canton Rising.—
    66 465 One of our well informed and most trustworthy correspondents in China learns that the Canton rising was not a revolutionary affair. He more than confirms the Echo supposition that it was the work of unemployed loafers. He traces it directly to the Edict suppressing the gambling
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    The Flying Man.—
    78 465 The Flying Man. -As our, editor has spread himself already on the topic of Kiiller the aviator who is to fly from the Knee Course to-morrowq it is hardly necessary here to give more than a reminder. Mr. Kiiller is a genuine high flier, with a genuine machine, and no
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    Gilbertiana.
    612 466 \V S. Gilbert, Born 1836. —Died 1*311. I {t would not be possible within the space f one column to quote all we should like to quote from the Bab Ballads. Here are random excerpts. Gilbert was nothing if not topical. Not tbe most virulent democrat has made a
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    The Law of Appeal.
    802 466 Important Statement by Mr. Justice Fisher. Says the Straits Times of last Monday In the Supreme Court to-day Mr. Justice Fisher gave judgment in an appeal from Malacca. The appellant was K. Appadorai, an assistant surgeon with the Malacca Municipality and he was convicted in the
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    New Steamer at Penang.
    232 466 The s.s. Janus of the Archibald Currie Line arrived in Penang on Monday, on her maiden trip to Calcutta. It is the intention of the owners to have a regular line between Melbourne and Calcutta calling at Singapore and Penang en route* The Janus is a
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    Rubber Prices.
    57 467 hho A > By Wire from London. Klumpur, 31st May. The Planters Stores Agency has a cablegram from London giving the following quotations Sheet and biscuit 4s. 6d. Fine crepe 4m. 6d. Best scrap (crepe form) 4s. rd. Bark scrap 3s. Md. Scrap untreated 3s. lOd. Ram bong
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    Rubber Co. Reports.
    99 467 (1 .< hf) t Special.) Bukit Timah. Singapore, 31st May.—The Bukit Timah report is out. It estimates the total crop for 1911 at 35,000 lbs. The nett profits to Dec. 31,1910, were 85,102. The report recommends provision 1 for directors’ fees, and to carry the balance forward.
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    English Cricket.
    40 467 (Supplied by Ac Some Results. London, 31st May.— Yorkshire ls*at Somerset shire by 10 wickets. Worcestershire beat Sussex by 9 Kent Iw Northamptonshire by an innings and 56 runs. Surrey beat Gloucestershire by an innings and 51 runs.
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    Lloyd George’s Bill.
    76 467 ''A 'I 1 1 ■by 11 Second Reading Passed. London, 30th May. The House of Commons Las passed the «•«•ond reading of the Jnsu ance Bill. The Chancellor’s Suggestion. .\|r. Lloyd George >aid that the Insurance Bill must be passed in 1911. He suggested that the different
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    Morocco.
    24 467 (Slip,,! ml Punitive Operations Begun. London, 31st May. A telegram from Fez states that General Dalbiez has begun punitive operation against, th" tribes.
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    Russia and Turkey.
    50 467 (Supplied by Jleuler.) Turkey’s Reply. London, 30th May. —Turkey, in reply to the Russian communication of 2' th May, says that she is astonished ami pained by Russia’s representations. Turkey’s patience towards the reprehensible conduct of the Montenegrins shows that Turkey was not hostile in her intentions.
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    The Tobacco Trust.
    53 467 (Supplied by llcuter.) U.S. Supreme Court Finding. London, 30th May.—A telegram from Washington states 1 hat the Supreme Court has decided that the Tobacco Trust is an organisation in restraint of trade and gives it six months in which to reorganise so as to be more compatible
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    Women’s Suffrage.
    23 467 Supplied. by Rcu'er.) Week's Discussion Promised. London, 30th May.—Mr. Lloyd George has promised a week’s discussion on women’s suffrage next session.
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    Arbitration.
    41 467 (Supplied by Jb utei.j Germany and the U. S. London, 31st May. —Germany has expressed her willingness to negotiate with the United States for a general arbit iat ion on the lines of the draft submitted by the American <lovernment.
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    CHOLERA AND QUARANTINE.
    190 467 North and South of Penang there cholera. In Kedah the disease still in the Teluk Ans m district a serious outbreak is reported. That Penang has so f- lr escaped serious infection is due to the vigilance of the port authorities t)f course it is not always
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    A MUSICAL QUESTION.
    483 467 Will some good Samaritan enlighten us as to the law of licensing music at private houses? Enquiries instituted by us have elicited only very vague replies. If a Penang householder desire to engage a number of musicians to entertain his guests, he must get a police licence
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      53 467 About Colds Some Good Advice. Don’t trifle with a cold i> good advice for prudent men ami women. Jl may be vital in case of a child. There is nothing better than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs ami colds in children. Lt is safe and sure. For sale by all
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    Local Wedding.
    81 468 Young—Foss. At St. George’s Church this morning the marriage was solemnised between Mr. William George Penho’m-Young, of Shameen Estate, Pulau Bulau, and Miss Hermione Anthony Foss, of Newton Abbot, Devonshire. The bride who arrived from Lome yesterj AV by the P. and O. steamer Arcadia was given away
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    Residency Garden Party.
    149 468 Wa have been asked to mention that at the Residency Garden Party on the King’s Birthday, there will be tennis for those guests who desire to play. There will also be Archery and other games. 2. The Hunt Club have been invited to arrange for a Paper
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    Mr. Chang Pat Sze,
    20 468 better known in Penang as Mr. 2h o Tiaw Siat, will arrive here from China to-morrow.
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    But he won’t.—.
    34 468 A rich bibliophile has piid the equivalent of a hundred thousand of our dollars for a Bible If he will read it, he will get far more than his money’s wjrt'.i
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    Municipal Reform.—
    29 468 Municipa l Reform.— -ft is suggested that the Singapore Municipality, now undergoing reformation, is feeling something like a patient in an Inebriates’ Home afraid it may be permanently cured.
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    Football.—
    38 468 The Government Wharves L'oit id m*t the U. R. C in a friendly game yesterday evening on Victoria Green. It resulted in a win for the C.R.C. by four goals to nil. Only nine Wharfingers turned up.
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    A Very Sad Case.—
    155 468 If a line would have done, the Echo man would gladly have paid i Also lor tue Leer. Only those who rin less worthy drinks can be ignorant of the terrible nature of the temptation to ’-meh Maidin bin Abdullah su.-cumbed. He s o ea bott’eof
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    Farewell to Mr. O. V. Thomas.
    244 468 I’rese.m viton OF A Cup.” <'n the occasion of the departure of Mr. O. 1 nom is tor homo on long leave the employees of the Electrical Department gave an entertainment in his honour at the Dato Krainat Irani Depot. The piece of empty
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    Dragon Boat Racing.—
    22 468 -All over riverine China to-day (5th of 5th moon) they are racing dragon boats—a very ancient and picturesque craft.
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    Births.—
    32 468 ■At the Mascotte Farm, on 31st inst., to the turkey and dog of the Ec/m-man, respectively, four dear little chicks and three puppies. Both mothers doing well. No leader, by request.
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    Derby Day.—
    40 468 Yesterday Their Majesties the King and Queen had a busy day. After attending the race, the King gave a dinner to members of the Jockey Club, and afterwards the King and Queen attended a ball at Devonshire House.
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    Squirrels.—
    58 468 ■Squirrels are locally very numerous just now, and doing a lot of damage to growing fruit, coconuts A curious occurrence is reported at a compound not far from the Racecourse. A trap set for rats was found to contain a squirrel this morning, although the bait (a bit of
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    Sort of Coincidence.—
    60 468 Sort of Coincidence. The residence of Mr. C. H. Rutherford, at No. 16 Markham Park, Shanghai (husband of the lady who had been spending between <£500 and £600 a year on frocks, and couldn’t pay) was burglarised the morning after the frocks case was adjudged. Silver ware to the value
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    Parish Hall Dance.—
    62 468 Parish Hall Dance. At a meeting of the Eurasian community which was held at the Parish Hall yesterday it was decided to give a dance at the Hall on Wednesday, June 21. The following gentlemen were elected in the committee Messrs. T. de Cruz, C. L. Robless, A A. Jeremiah,
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    Penang Golf Club.
    123 468 Tennis Tournament. 'Hie following were the results of jesterday’s ties Mm'i Doubt H'rop. Dr. Jamieson <t W. S. Dunn —15 rs. T. B. Peterkin X A. G. Anthony —15.4 (Unfinished). Mi ted Doublet Handicap. Mrs. May <fc C. C. Rogers—5 6 be d Mrs. Ross XC. M.
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    The Shipping Conference Question.
    191 468 A large deputation of merchants and members of Chambers of Commerce was received on 11th May, says the L. <t C. Express, by Mr. Sydney Buxton, >(.p. t President of the Board of Trade, at the offices, Whitehall, in order that representative views might be heard
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    Rubber Share Market.
    218 468 There has been continued apathy on the part of the public, and very little cheerfulness in the Share Market. Speculative business is conspicuous by its absence just now, but a g(K>d many investment transactions are taking place. The carry-over at the settlement on the Stock Exchange presented
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      54 468 Cure for Biliousness. Biliousness is due to a disordered condition of the stomach. Chamberlain’s Tablets are essentially a stomach medicine, intended especially to act on that origin to cleanse it, strengthen it, tone and invigorate it, to regulate the liver and to banish biliousness positively and effectually. tor ale bv
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    Funny Shanghai Case.
    2352 469 At H. B. M.’s Supreme Court, Shanghai, reports the Mercury of 9th May, La Maison Parisienne sued C. H. Rutherford an i Mrs. U. H. Rutherford for $1,188 08 for goods supplied. Plaintiff was represented by Mr. J. C. E. Douglas, and for the defendant, Mr. C.
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    F.M.S. Finances.
    174 470 The financial report for the year 1910 give the following figures for Federated Malay States. Revenue Perak $14,229,798 Selangor 9,238,845 N. Sembilan. 1,708,855 Pahang 843,726 $26,533,018 Expenditure $23,598,610 Excess over estimate 2,762,094 Land sales and land rents both show a considerable excess.. Compared with 1910, customs alone show
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    Coronation.
    1146 470 Troops to be ox [h rT Ju f '>“'v on 23 about OO.C00. ,l,u every arm nnJ I,ran,-b Of the Service will I» repentluti e ,7 of ,he and T f the R fr n T m t0rial H,rce 26 of all ranks trom each regiment or battalion, with
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    Tin.—
    23 470 ■325 ton. Of tin hare already been Li Fua uhinrxA/1 L. i b-ked U 1« .hipped by th e a. J/isAima Afuru.
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    The Straits Settlements Association
    22 470 1 -—•—••‘•"MIN ASSOCIATION will tiol<l a Conversazione at the Hotel Cecil on ihursday, June 8 at 9 p.m.
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    Immigrants.—
    37 470 About 4,2-A) deck paswn- i parson, ger. arnred to day by the and the Mino/rAj. Th w rR Mtnt f<> I ulau Jerejak. l.MOoqolie, „>11 1« retaa.ed from the Quarantine Camp for Port Swottenhain to-dav B
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      73 470 How a Great Reputation Was Won. ou are not experimenting on yourself when you take Chamberlain’s Cough Rem- y for a cold as that preparation has won •t« gre.it reputation and extensive sale by it s cures of colds, and can always depended upon. It is equally valuable jr adults
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      40 470 TU Best Phjter. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain s Pain Balm and Isuind on over the affected parts is superior to a plaster and roitn only one tenth as mu :h. Fqr sale bv all Diapeusaries and Dealer*.
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    A Splendid Trophy.
    694 471 SELADANG HUNTING IN PAHANG. An Exciting Chase. One of the finest seladang heads to be swn in Malaya was obtained a few weeks ago by Mr. J. R. Noel Charter, of the Forest Department, on the upper reaches of the Pahang River, near Temerloh, says Tuesday’s Malay
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    Important Rubber Case.
    86 471 (Echo Special.) Counsel's Severe Comments. Singapore, 1st June.—Sir A. F. G. Law reserved judgment in the case brought by Robert Passmore Silby, representing a Shanghai Syndicate, against John Graham Boyd. Mr. Silby claimed §124,815 in connection with the purchase of a rubber estate at Pulau Batan, Rhio,
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    Morocco.
    33 471 {Supplied by Reuteri) Gourand’s Column. London, 1st June.—A telegram from Tangier states that Gourand’s column, assisted by that of Dalbiez from Fez, reached Fez on the 26th of May after heavy fighting.
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    Kaiser and Tsar.
    18 471 Supplied by Ecu.er.) Meeting in June. London. 1st June.—The Kaiser meets Hie Tsar in June.
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    English Cricket.
    28 471 (.Sj/pO"' by ia.ub.r.) Some Results. London, 1 st .1 une„ Middlesex drew with Essex. Notts Lancashire. M. C. C. beat Leicestershire by 299 runs at Lord’s.
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    Germany and Japan.
    28 471 (Supplied by Reuter.) Third Reading of Commercial Arrangement. London, Lt Jun»*.—The Reichstig has pao-ed thethod reu< ing of the provisional commercial antu -•■meul with Japan.
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    The Derby.
    356 471 z 7 /u by Rf-'tterA Favourite Wins. Loudon, 1st June.—Following was them suit of the race for the Derby which wm run at Epsom yesterday. The Derby Stakes 'for entire colts and fillies, 3 year old, colts fist and fillies 8st 91b the nominator of the winner to
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    Home Politics.
    75 471 (Supplied by Reuter.) Aeroplanins Bill. Lai 1 m, 1st June. —The House of Commons his pissed a bill to prevent aeroplaning over London during the Coronation festivities. Tra ’es Union Bill. The Trades Unions Bill has been introduced to meet the Osborne judgment. Il auihori es a special
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    Imperial Conference.
    14 472 And Imperial Defence. 31st Mav.—The Imperial ConEtas concluded the discussion on Defend.
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    The Albanian Revolt.
    38 472 (Su/ipia'i by hi a,» I.' Several Stubborn Engagements. London, 31st May.—A telegram from Constantinople states that there has been a jul of desultory fighting with the Albanian The Turkish Commander now reports sereral stubborn engagements.
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 472 Pen ano, 2nd June. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4 f.? 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4] 3 Credit 2/41 3 Documentary.. 2/4 1 < g QJcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174] B 3 days’sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 174] lonlmein, Demand Bank 173 8 days’sight
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    PRODUCE.
    401 472 W Leaf 864.69 Pepper no stock JWe Pepper 24.6 i buyer* Pe PPer 18.—buyer* 42.- nominal 108—noniinoZ Pickings 103— sell ers ’«megs HOs. 21.— «4*, a (No. 1 5.80 sales •••>,» 2 5.60 sales n (Basket 5.10 nom. t 1 (mixed) 9.45 buyers fTahbun 190. sellers 4stt« 1 Soonde
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      377 472 Here is a Man. Who Suffered Tortures from Liver Disorder and Eczema. First Relief—Then Perfect Cure Came Through Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Why Not To You The position of head printer in any establishment of note is an exacting one. Afflicted as Mr. C. Oldenbottel was with disordered liver ami
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