The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 11 August 1911
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Title Section21 1911-08-11 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. ||s Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 9. Penang, Friday, nth AUGUST, 1911. No. 32.21 words
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Advertisement271 1911-08-11 1 ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/Z/ZZZ^,///// //////////////////////Z/////// ZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZ Z/ ZZZZZZZZZZZ /7 Z Z<ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Z ZZ Z Z ZZZZZZZZb CONTENTS. x y. s V S X x Leaders page. Sports page. Common Things 673 To-morrow’s Cricket Match 674 Confucius 673 P. C. C. Lawn Tennis Tournament... In the Dark 677 674, 677, 687 and 694271 words
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Advertisement154 1911-08-11 2 y < /i IHE I j STRAITS ECHO j MAIL EDITION. I i I 1 I Published the day prior to the departure of each mall I for Europe, and contains the latest local and States < news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all important news154 words
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Article576 1911-08-11 673 G. Bernard Shaw, who admits that he himself is a genius, would not agree with our recently expressed opinion that there is no inch thing as genius. He has just been defining a genius as a man who understands (better than other people) the importance of the things576 words
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Article294 1911-08-11 673 AVe are attracted, but not made unduly hopeful, by Mr. Gan Gnoh Bee’s proposal that an English translation of the Analects of Confucius be prepared. We should be glad of one supplementary to that of Dr. Legge, who was not always as trustworthy as a translator should be, but294 words
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Article881 1911-08-11 673 MEETING AT THE CHINESE TOWN HALL. A large numlier of the prominent members of the Chinese Community met at the Chinese Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the establishment in Penang of a temple to Confucius and also to formulate a scheme tor the improvement881 words
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Advertisement107 1911-08-11 673 02 STHAItfS 333)>h A Journal for Educated Folk. Ogi published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local 824 per annum w Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 815 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing107 words
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Advertisement35 1911-08-11 673 Stubborn Goufchs Do not allow a cold to linger as it indicates some throat or lung trouble. The timelv use of Chamberlain Cough IL-in ly will avoid all 'Linger. lor sale by all Dinpenuries Doalui-35 words
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Article120 1911-08-11 674 Tlie following outputs of dry rubber from the undermentioneo Estates for the month of July Taiping Rubber Plantations lbs. Ltd. (Incorporated in London) 4,915 Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in London) 2,218 The Rubber Estates of Krian, Ltd. (Incorporated in London) 6,260 The Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd.120 words
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Article699 1911-08-11 674 The long looked for cricket match between the Colony and F. M. 8., will be played on the P. C. C. ground to-morrow and Monday. The game is bookexi to start at 10-30 a. m. to-morrow. The teams will tiffin each day at the Town Club at699 words
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Article290 1911-08-11 674 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday:— Double Handicap, Class B. Ezechiel Bruce beat Pye Nicol 6—3; 12-10. Championship. Waugh beat Anderson, 7—5; 6—4. Single Handicap, Class A. J. R. Brown beat Dunn, 6—3 2—6 6—2. Sells vs. Godwin (Unfinished.) Single290 words
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Page 674 Advertisements
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Advertisement56 1911-08-11 674 Antiseptic Liniment. Cuts and bruises may be healed in about one-third the time required by the usual treatment by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It is an antiseptic and causes such injuries to heal without maturation. Thi* liniment also relieves soreness of the mu a cws and rheumatic pains. For sale56 words
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Article483 1911-08-11 675 P. F. S. va. M. R. C. The match between the Free School and the M. R. C. resulted in a win for the School by one goal. The Free School ground was used for the first time yesterday. Mr. Jas. T. Dobbie was referee. The teams lined483 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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127 1911-08-11 675 gj r lo THK Kl >noß op niK Straits Ecb*. I beg to inform you that at a Special General Meeting of my Chamber, held at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday afternoon the followin g resolutions were 1. I hat this Chamber is of opinion127 words
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Article396 1911-08-11 675 Metal Exchange Committee and New Form of Contract. The Globes review of the tin market for the week ending July 1, states Before the Coronation holidays the market closed at i 1193 ss. cash, £l9l 10s. three months. This week closed at £195 cash, 190 three months.396 words
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Article502 1911-08-11 675 A very l>eautiful garden, and manv little children pleading fur “twenty-five cents, plea.se I hat was the Bazaar vesterdav. A spacious lawn, well-kept, surrounded bv trees. and under the trees, gaily decorated stalls in charge of fair maidens. That also was it. The people who attended looked happy.502 words
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Advertisement69 1911-08-11 675 Praise From Everywhere. manufacturers of Chamberlain’s t'OUgh Remedy receive letters from the most remote corners of the world in praise of this well known medicine. Parents in Australia, India and Samoa give it to their babies for colds and croup, with the same satisfactory results as do the mothers in69 words
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Article403 1911-08-11 676 Increase jn Number of Coolies From Hongkong. The following is from the .report of the Hongkong Registrar-Genera I for 1910, laid before the legislative Council of that Colony, recently Emigration of Women and Children. The number of women and children passengers examined and403 words
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Article126 1911-08-11 676 Judgment for Plaintiff. Judgment was given at Singapore in the case in which Robert Passmore Silby, representing a Shanghai Syndicate, sued John Graham Boyd, a broker, for $124,815.96, money received by the defendant in connection with the purchase of a rubber estate at Bulau Batu, Khio, and126 words
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Article189 1911-08-11 676 Reuter. Balfour s Adroit Move. The Unionist papers unanimously welcome Mr. Balfour’s motion of a vote of censure on the Government which the Liberals characterise as an adroit move intended to re-unite the party. Manifesto Postponed. The No Surrenderors have postponed the issue of their manifesto which theyReuter. - 189 words
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Article163 1911-08-11 676 Reuter. At St. Petersburg. 12,01)9 dock labourers have struck work at St. Petersburg, And Cairo. A telegram from Cairo states that there was a serious tram strike and attempts to run the trams on Wednesday were frustrated by a mob of strikers whom the Police repeatedly charged with sabres,Reuter. - 163 words
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Article27 1911-08-11 676 Reuter. New Appointment. Captain Christopher George Francis Maurice Cradock has been appointed RearAdmiral of the Atlantic Fleet in succession to Rear-Admiral Saukville Hamilton Caxden.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article90 1911-08-11 676 Reuter. The Franco-German Conversations. Impatience is manifested in Paris at the continued silence as to the progress of the Franco-German conversations, while there is increasing agitation in Berlin against the cession of Togo-land (German Colony in West Africa) in exchange for a portion of the French Congo. The authoritativeReuter. - 90 words
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Article29 1911-08-11 676 Reuter. Many Deaths. There is intense heat throughout Germany and there are about a hundred victims daily. There have lieen many forest and moorland fires.Reuter. - 29 words
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Article86 1911-08-11 676 Between France and Germany. A Franco-German general Arbitration Treaty will be signed at Paris to-day. Anglo-American Treaty Signed. A telegram from Washington states that the Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty has been signed. Reuter. Tin Ore. —The s. s. Hole Canton brought 750 piculs of tin ore. Canton Taotai’s Suggestion.86 words
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Advertisement34 1911-08-11 676 Source of Sleeplessness. The most common cause of insomnia is disorders of the stomach. Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets correct these disorders and enable you to sleep. lor saie by all Dispensaries and Dealeife.34 words
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Article477 1911-08-11 677 The Legislative Council yesterday was to have heard the first reading of a Bill based on the findings of the famous Municipal Commission of Enquiry. At the moment o f writing, our telegraphic report of the proceedings has not come through, and we are where Moses was477 words
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Article228 1911-08-11 677 If a European had given $lOO,OOO, plus a piece of land, to any public cause in Penang, other Europeans would have gasped a little, and then talked a lot about munificence, princely generosity,” and the like. tne of the meaner-minded would peraps have tried to guess what he was228 words
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Article386 1911-08-11 677 •otect i -MX Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Single Handicap, Class A. Forrest beat Davidson, 7—5; 6—3. Neubronner beat A. G. Anthony, I—6 6—2 6—4. Single Handicap, Clans B. Syer beat Lean, 6—3 6—3. Admiral Togo, Councillor on Naval•otect i -MX - 386 words
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Article49 1911-08-11 677 Reuter. French and Italian Protest. A telegram from Teheran states that the French and Italian representatives have sent a note to the Persian Government protesting against the payment of their own nationals, who are employees or pensioners of the Persian Government, through Mr. Shuster, the American Treasurer General.Reuter. - 49 words
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Article46 1911-08-11 677 Reuter. Armstrong To Build Dreadnoughts. A telegram from Santiago states that the Admiralty recommends the acceptance of the tender of Messrs. Armstrong for tho construction of the two Chilian Dre id noughts of 28,000 tons each. They will l>e armed with fourteen 9-in-guns.Reuter. - 46 words
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Article182 1911-08-11 677 Renter. The Treaties with America. A telegram from Washington states that the Anglo-American and the Franco-Ameri-can arbitration treaties were signed too late for submission to the Senate on Thursd tv, but they will Ini submitted on Friday. The Senate received numerous petitions for and against the ratification of theRenter. - 182 words
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Article166 1911-08-11 677 LbuL r. Response to Morley’s Whip. In response to the whip of Lord Modev seventy-six IWrs, inch ling eight Ministers, have announced their intention to support the Government. (On th*- Ist inat R t-r w.r- I Iz.rd M'»rl<-y hn ntum -t urz-nt wj. v tn I. r.| lyiriiij.LbuL r. - 166 words
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Article22 1911-08-11 678 Hauler. Hendon To Dieppe. Vedrines aeroplaned from Hendon to Dieppe in 2 hours. He crossed the Channel from Folkestone to Boulogne.Hauler. - 22 words
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Article111 1911-08-11 678 Reuter. Germans Wasting Time. The French papers are urging a convocation and a fresh International Conference in regard to Morocco on the plea that Germany is purposely wasting time. Berlin More Hopeful. A more hopeful tone is apparent in Berlin though it is admitted that a considerable tune mustReuter. - 111 words
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Article31 1911-08-11 678 Reuter. New Deep Water Dock. The Port of London authority has decided to construct immediately a deep-water dock costing £2, 000,0 0 in connection with the improvement scheme.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article60 1911-08-11 678 Reuter. Arbitration Committee’s Award. Arbitration negotiations in regard to the Loudon Dock Labourers Strike have concluded. The award will be announced at a mass meeting at Trafalgar Square on Sunday. Over twenty-thousand are involved. The position is serious and the unloading of ice ships is delayed, but,Reuter. - 60 words
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Article28 1911-08-11 678 Reuter. New Commissioner. Mr. 11. A. Bvatt, Secretary to Administration, Somaliland, has been appointed Commissioner and Commander-in-Chief of the Protectorate in succession to BrigGoucral W. 11. Manning.Reuter. - 28 words
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Article27 1911-08-11 678 Reuter. Enquiry Commission. The Rt. Hon. Russel Rea and Sir Mackenzie Chalmers have been appointed Commissioners to enquire into the financial and judicial procedure in Malta.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article433 1911-08-11 678 The following items are clipped from the Hongkong Telegraph Prince Ching Overworked. Owing to pressure of work, Prince Ching, the President of the new Cabinet, finds it difficult to look after the business in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has accordingly asked the Prince Regent to appoint433 words
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Article189 1911-08-11 678 Action for Damages against a Shanghai Firm. Before Mr. F. S. A. Bourne, at Shanghai on July 20, the Kuala Pilah Rubber Estate’ Ltd., sued Messrs. Craig and Co., Ltd., for money payable by defendants to plaintiffs for money received by defendants for the use of plaintiffs.189 words
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Article138 1911-08-11 678 -M. M. Towkay 800 Bee’s Appeal. The hearing of the appeal of 800 Bee, revenue farmer and tin miner, was concluded at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, judgment being reserved. A. decision by the Chief Judicial Commissioner ordered 800 Bee to, pay $85,000 into the Chartered Bank of-M. M. - 138 words
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Article156 1911-08-11 678 —S.T. Embedded in Mud and Swept by the Monsoon. The position of the wrecked Mersing, which was sunk on the night of July 2 > as the result of a collision with the Kheng Seng, has now been ascertained. The vessel lies about a mile to the—S.T. - 156 words
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Article63 1911-08-11 678 The output of dry rubber from the undermentioned estates for the month of Julv are as follows lbs. Brieh Rubber Estates, Ltd. 4,443 Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate, Ltd. 4,338 Curious Cause of Death. —The Captain of the Chow Tai from Haihow reports the death of a Chinese passenger, on63 words
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Page 678 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous31 1911-08-11 678 P. W. Weather Repot t for 3rd August. Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.835 M iximum temperature in Shade 92.5°F Minimum 73°F Rainfall I*lB inch Prevailing direction o£ Wind N. W»31 words
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Obituary133 1911-08-11 678 Necrology. Reinhold Begas. The death has taken place, at the age of 80, of Reinhold Begas, the well-known German Sculptor. His principal works were; Statue of Schiller, Sarcophagus of Emperor Frederick III, National monument to Emperor William and Statue of Bismarck. Reuter. Necrology. Sir R. C. Low. Tin- death is133 words
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Article881 1911-08-11 679 Business Disorganized. Fuder the head of opium, the review of t h e trade of India for the yeir 1910-11, compiled by the Director of Commercial Intelligence, says:— The opium trade is disorganised by the ,_.i na i dissolution of its China branch. It suffers not only881 words
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Article1048 1911-08-11 679 Tire Vext c,I this Oniumm. wv. s p-.V i,-.hed simultan lom-ly with it- First Reading, that is to say, on Friday. The public ha; lour weeks to study it. before the So 'oml Reeling, the lion. Mr. Ellis hiving pointed out that the Ordinance was taking away1,048 words
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Article1684 1911-08-11 680 -S.F P. ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY, AUGUST 4th. Present. The Hon. the Officer Admi istrating E L. Brockman Hi* Excellency the Genl Officer Commanding Troops, Colonel Livingstone. The Hon. the Act. Col. Sec. A H. Lemon. the Attorney-General, T. M. Braddell. the Col Treasurer, W. C. Michell. the Col.-S.F P. - 1,684 words
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Article138 1911-08-11 680 The Government Gazette of Friday states :—A despatch has been received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies stating that Their Maj -sties the King and Queen desire to express their sincere and grateful thanks for the loyal messages received on the occasion of their Coronation138 words
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Article1356 1911-08-11 681 -B.F.P. The New Bill. The following is the statement of obj -cte and reasons attacked to the Bill, which was introduced in Council on Friday.— 1. This Bill is introduced lor the object of (a) giving effect to the recommendations of the Commissioners who were appointed in-B.F.P. - 1,356 words
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Article464 1911-08-11 681 In Harper» for July Dr. J. J. Walsh treats of the peculiarities of the Irish tongue as a survival of Elizabethan speech Perhaps nothing illustrates better the vicissitudes of pronunciation in English than a study of what is called the “Irish brogue.” This lingual464 words
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Article3885 1911-08-11 682 Colony’s Poor St,\rt. The Bank Holiday match is on, between teams representing the F.M.S. and the Colony. Colony. F.M.S. Capt. Rooke C.K. Bancroft (Capt.) G. Lungley E. F. Mullen A. Jenkins M. K. Foster J. W. Haddon T. G. Hickley V. R. Scully N. Grenier W. 11.3,885 words
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Article318 1911-08-11 684 The Better Team Won. A hard wicket would have suited the Colony team better. McKenzie was irresistible. a good length, breaking both ways, changing his pace and with a wicket to suit he bothered all the batsmen. Sixteen wickets for 81 runs (including the hat trick) is a318 words
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180 1911-08-11 684 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29x876 Maximum temperature in Shade 92.5° F Minimum 73°F Rainfall *6O inch Prevailing direction of Wind S. Mrs. Dale who has been staying at Rafiles Hotel for some months whilst her husband is opening up a new’ estate180 words
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Article1655 1911-08-11 684 Reuter. Die Haris Meet. The supporters of Lord Halsburv, otherwise knowui as the Die Hards, held two meetings in London on Friday evening. Lord Lovat presided at the Chelsea meetI ing when Lords Halsburv and Milner ami Mr. Austen Chamberlain made speeches to the effect that they wereReuter. - 1,655 words
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Article69 1911-08-11 685 Reuter. Raasmlf s Ev'J’aace. A telegram from Washington states that Mr. Theodore '■’eosevelt i-- voluntariß testifying before the congressional investigation into the methods of the Steel Tinst. He accepted entire responsibility into the much criticised sale of the Tennersee Coal and Iron Company to the Steel CorporationReuter. - 69 words
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Article28 1911-08-11 685 Reuter. Turkish Promises. The Malissori tribe, though professing little faith in Turkish promises, have accepted the Porte’s concessions on the advice ot the King of Montenegro.Reuter. - 28 words
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Article66 1911-08-11 685 Reuter. Pistol Duel. A pistol duel between two policemen and wo burglars took place in a house in the West End of Berlin. Fifteen shots were fired. A policeman was killed and a burglar committed suicide. The other >UigHr was arrested. Herr Jagow, the Chief of Police,Reuter. - 66 words
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Article47 1911-08-11 685 Reuter. Nine Killed. ii r a -u from Mid ii stites th it the s at V. 1 collapsed burying thnt\ houses. Nine wpi L-iii 1 i «eriniiclv killed and many i .i' !!t 'd. A relief train ha- been despatched to Valencia.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article335 1911-08-11 685 U. S. Arbitration Treaties. Reuter. Senate’s Unusual Action. telegram from Washington states that as taken t,le unusual course of pubbshing the texts of the Anglo-American ximl franco-American Arbitration Treaties wind) had not yet received action at its hands, this is do». at the request of the administration which is desirousReuter. - 335 words
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Article40 1911-08-11 685 R'uler. Somz Results. Kent won its match by nine wickets. Hampshire 98 runs Lancashire won thr-i points. M itch abandon»; 1. Surrey Lilley Reiires Lilley, the celebrate 1 wick‘t-k* ep**r, is retiring from cricket. He plays for Warwickshire.R'uler. - 40 words
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Article296 1911-08-11 685 Reuter. F"anco-German Negotiations. J bff rent notes .ire stru k by th'* ofli ual mg ms in B>rlin and Paris concerning the negoti it ions. I hey ax* perplexing. The Germans an* apparently letter satisfied with the new of negotiations than the French who dilate on the many difficultiesReuter. - 296 words
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Article48 1911-08-11 685 Reuter. Narraw Columbia. AV--.., x..» York Ht»t« t.h»t Anchor In,-r,-01|„|,.,1 wit lt) O f„ u T Ca| 1;,,,,. Her bow. 1,,!, ih t|jo d()| k|| an l the hbip h.i I a very narrow escape. She n*a-hed New York without assistance in lour days.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article143 1911-08-11 685 Reuter. A Great Reception. A t--!» -ram from Now York states that the liv .r -ived Admiral Togo at the City fkd. Throngs cheered the J.ip.ineke Adminl who is of opinion that it would Im*. ot ad vantage to Japan to join in an agree incutReuter. - 143 words
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Article26 1911-08-11 686 Reuter. Two Women Arrested. The Police broke up a S'X-ialist Meeting at Dublin at which the Speakers insulted the King. Two women were arrested.Reuter. - 26 words
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Article275 1911-08-11 686 Reuter. The Men’s Demands. At a mass meeting of 1,400 strikers at Trafalgar Square, Sir Alliert Rollitt’s award was announced. The men desired increase of pay and payment for overtime. Until these were granted they will not resume until the demands of the lightermen and others areReuter. - 275 words
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Article76 1911-08-11 686 Reuter. Cody Completes the Course. Col. Cody arrived at Brooklands on Saturday morning. He is the only competitor who in an all-British machine, completed the course for the Daily Mail prize. The First Englishman. Valentine arrived in his monoplane at Brooklands on Friday evening He wins the fifty-guinea prizeReuter. - 76 words
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Article51 1911-08-11 686 Reuter. Englishman Arrested. The Lokul utZfiy. r states that a well-con-nected Englishman was arrest»* 1 at Bremen for espionage of the North Sea Coast. If the suspicions of the authorities are correct be mirst delight in dangerous escapades. He is a lawyer of twenty-five and an officer in theReuter. - 51 words
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Article31 1911-08-11 686 Reuter. Taken to England. Sir Francis Younghusband who fractured his leg in a motor accident has been brought to England from Bdgium. His leg was successfully operated upon.Reuter. - 31 words
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225 1911-08-11 686 Stopped. Owing to special quarantine restrictions by Uruguay and the Argentine Republic upon Italian emigrants, Italy has stopped all emigration to those countries, which means a great shortage in labour. Reuter. Tai ping Rubber Estates jog along with a steadilv increasing output. July’s was 870225 words
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Article1486 1911-08-11 686 When we come to study the Municipal Ordinance 1911 Bill in detail, numerous points objectionable will lx l discovered, as well as some very useful additions and amendments. Section Four of Clause Seven stipulates that the Governor may at any time remove any member from the Advisory Board.1,486 words
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196 1911-08-11 687 Brother James s pTOII .i |n v iiHgb. be ei.-ns-l I>r feeling J»*» but l„. isn't. 11.. ,s pr.m.l Of the School m whi.l, 11.. interest...)' and which he has worked so well The Becreatmn Hall is completed Last t v.. hu P Jl ll196 words
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Article93 1911-08-11 687 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the tics played off yesterday Double Handicap, Class A. Sells A Forrest beat Waugh A Goldie, 6—2; 3—6; 6—2. Anthony A Reimann beat Godby A Pledger, 7—5 6—3. Haslam A Hodge w. o. from Brown A Brown. Double Handicap,93 words
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Article227 1911-08-11 687 As Mr. G. A. Hall, District Judge,, is away in the Bindings the case against 11. Bellamy for voluntarily e.using hurt to F. Clark, was ctiled before Mr. R. Scott who sat in his place. Mr. Thorne counsel for defence explained to His Worship that the complainant was227 words
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Article2514 1911-08-11 687 —tS.F.P. “FRAUD IN lAW." Re. kli.'S, Wii.r i. And Cabkt.ess Action.” Sir Archibi! 1 R. F. G. Liw, the acting hiet Ju*t ■<•, gave judgment in the Supreme Court on I’hur-day afternoon in the case of Robert Passmore Silby, of Shanghai vs. John Graham B >yd, a—tS.F.P. - 2,514 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article389 1911-08-11 688 DUllUlllg, 11 Ilf I'UUHi. had to subscribe $BOO for the corr. To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —Your very lucid arguments relating to Penang’s position under this Bill should not be discontinued. I would like you to point out that Air. Darbishire’s argument in favourDUllUlllg, 11 Ilf I'UUHi. “ ’ ~ , had to subscribe $BOO for the corr. - 389 words
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Article3188 1911-08-11 689 The Premier’s Great Speech. Mr. 11. H. Asquith, continuing his speech in reply to Mr. Balfour’s motion, said The* Ministers are fully alive to the importance of keeping the name of the King out of the sphere of party and electoral controversy. They take upon themselves as their3,188 words
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Article40 1911-08-11 690 Selangor Beats Singapore. The polo match between Selangor and Singapore for the K. O. R. Cup, which was played at Singapore yesterday, resulted in a victory for Selangor by six goals to four. Echo Special.40 words
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Article17 1911-08-11 690 Ayer Panas. The reports and accounts of the Ayer Panas Rubber Company were adopted. Echo Special.17 words
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Article25 1911-08-11 690 Reuter. Cold and Gout. His Holiness the Pope is suffering from cold and gouty pains. The sisters of the Vatican are nursing him.Reuter. - 25 words
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Article142 1911-08-11 690 Reuter. Board of Trade Intervenes. The Board of Trade will confer with the employers and men in regard to the London Docks Strike to-day. Protest Against War Office Action. The meeting of the Strike Committee protested against the action of the War Office in sending armyReuter. - 142 words
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Article29 1911-08-11 690 Reuter. Preparations. The Earl of Crewe had an audience with the King at Buckingham Palace regarding the Durbar. Lord Knollys in the afternoon called on Lord Crewe.Reuter. - 29 words
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Article22 1911-08-11 690 Reuter. Two Additions. A telegram from Washington states that the Senate has admitted New Mexico and Arizona into the States.Reuter. - 22 words
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Article37 1911-08-11 690 Sir Matthew Nathan’s Successor. Sir Alexander King has been apppointed Secretary to the Post Office in succession to Sir Matthew Nathan. Renter. Ten Ore.—The s. s. Janet Nicoll arrived with 1,515 piculs of tin ore.37 words
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Advertisement34 1911-08-11 690 Sourc’ of Sleeplessness. The most common cimeof insomnia is disorders of the stomach. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets iorr.s-t these disorders and enable you to sic p. For sab- by oJI Dispensaries *ud Dcaleis.34 words
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Article1295 1911-08-11 691 for the information and subsequent advantage of local riders of motor bicycles, w 0 pencil this paragraph, believing after observation —that there are a few things they ought to know that they don’t know. In order to accommodate the engine, what the dealers call the wheel base is longer1,295 words
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Article304 1911-08-11 691 Bank Man Hurt. Mh, regret to have to report that Mr. Smith of the Chartered Bink is in hospital, seriously injured in a motor accident. About dinner time last night he was riding bis motor bicycle .dong Farquhar Street, in the direction of the E. AO. Hotel.304 words
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Article297 1911-08-11 691 Last Night’s Play. Under the patronage of the Resident Councillor, and the Bishop of Malacca the students of St. Xavier’s institution produced “The, Prodigal Law Student” last night. There was a large and a very enthusiastic audience who were all accommodated in the newly-erected R creation Hall297 words
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Article371 1911-08-11 692 Police vs. Govt: Wharves. The League match lietween these teams was played off yesterday evening on Victoria Green. The teams lined up as follows under Mr. Trtrisdale who officiated as referee: Police. Goal, Rogers Hocks, McNamara and Endore; Half-backs, Peterson, Capt. Anderson and Md. Shaffee; Forwards, Che Leh,371 words
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150 1911-08-11 692 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.867 Maximum t< mperature in Shade 9O.°F Minimum 75°F Rainfall Nil. Prevailing dii ection < f Wind S. W. Sir Patrick Manson. —A Reuter telegram from Paris announces that Sir Patrick Manson is to be presented with a150 words
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Article1202 1911-08-11 692 Presentation of Awards. Ac the final function of the Exhibition the President (Sir Henry Blake) presented the awards won. The silver bowl presented by the Association des Planteurs du Caoutchouc for the best sample of plantation rubl>er grown in the Dutch East Indies was awarded to the1,202 words
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Article201 1911-08-11 693 Ladies’ Presgrave Cup. The following is the result of the above compete oll for August Mrs. Evens 1 down! Mrs. Kirk 1 t,e Mrs. Peterkins 2 Mrs. Dunn 3 Miss Mahler 4 Mrs J. A. Brown 7 Mrs. Evans 10 Mrs. Liston 11 Mrs. Macbeth 16 Mrs.201 words
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Article218 1911-08-11 693 Results of operations during the month of July, 1911 Output Tributer’s Ore Pls. 205.48 Mine Ore „10,798.25 Total output 11,003.73 Value— Tributer’s Ore 9,074.36 Mine Ore 8 628,368.25 Total value 8 637,442.61 Estimated Profit Tributer’s Ore 1,465.31 Mine Ore 8 435,977.30 Total profit 8 437,442.61 We218 words
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Article616 1911-08-11 693 StS 0 H/moimblo the S, Marv of state for the Colonies ha, been pl.-.+l t 0 h!« r "w I** ‘PP;’ iat,ne t Il J. It. A-Ktaut nni.ip.il, 1t.ff1,., I u t i t ur i. fl siH”’? 1° I 1” An.l.-r. n The appointment of Mr. James Alexander616 words
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Article21 1911-08-11 693 Takes Up His Appointment Next Month. Sir Arthur Young will assume the Governorship on September 2. Echo Special.21 words
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Article19 1911-08-11 693 In Singapore. H. H. the Sultan of Kelantan and party have arrived in Singapore. Echo Special.19 words
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Article29 1911-08-11 693 Believed To Be a Total Loss. lhe steamer<7/ «any Chew was wrecked in the Bali Straits. It is believed to be a total loss. Echo Special.29 words
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Article37 1911-08-11 693 Dismissed. T h<? Ayer Panas prosecution against Messrs. Moorhouse, Kong Guan, and I,ee Choon Guan for failing to prosecute Gunn for obtaining illegal gratification was dismissed at Singapore without calling the defence. Echo Special.37 words
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Article50 1911-08-11 693 lleuter. Some Results. Surrey won its match by 316 runs. The following counties drew their matches: Hampshire, Warwickshire and Yorkshire. Gloucester won its match by 227 runs. Northamptonshire won its match by seven wickets. J Middlesex won its match by three wickets. Essex won its match bv seven wicketslleuter. - 50 words
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Article24 1911-08-11 693 lUnter. Penny Postage Proposal Declined. I h United States has declined the Au*« triiiaii proposal for reci pro al penni postage.lUnter. - 24 words
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Advertisement52 1911-08-11 693 Antiseptic Liniment. Cuts and bruises may be healed in about oue-third the time required by the usual treatment by applying Chamlrerlain’s Pain Balm. It is an antiseptic and causes such injuries to heal without maturation. This liniment also relieves soreness of the muscles and rheumatic pains. Fer sale by all52 words
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Article709 1911-08-11 694 Reuter. Explanation of Crewe’s Reference. The Tiinen has high authority for saying that Lord Crewe’s reference to the King’s reluctance was made by his request. It is understood that Lord Crewe’s fresh account of the events last November was the result of the visits of Lord Knollys toReuter. - 709 words
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28 1911-08-11 694 Lang Beats Squires. A telegram from Brisbane states that in the Heavy Weight Boxing Championship of Australia Lang defeated Squires in the fifth round.28 words
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Article106 1911-08-11 694 Reuter. Holding Up the Traffic. The dock strike has assumed an even graver aspect. The carters on strike obstructed the vans in the streets. There were some violent scenes but in most cases they induced the drivers to return to the stables. Consequently the City, South LondonReuter. - 106 words
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Article105 1911-08-11 694 Reuter. A Strenuous Fight. There was great excitement at a fire in the upper storeys of the Carlton Hotel. The servants escaped by ladders. Passers-by assisted the firemen. The flames burst out over the roof and there was a strenuous fight to prevent the fire spreading toReuter. - 105 words
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Article37 1911-08-11 694 Reuter. Date Fixed. A telegram from Washington states that all the interested Powers have accepted the proposal for an Opium Conference. Invitations will shortly be issued for a Conference at the Hague on October 15.Reuter. - 37 words
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Article25 1911-08-11 694 Reuter. Received in Audience. The King gave an audience to H. E Liang Tun Yen, Vice-President of the Chinese Foreign Office.Reuter. - 25 words
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Article50 1911-08-11 694 Reuter. Ringleaders Executed. There was an outbreak on board the new Spanish cruiser Numancia off the Moorish coast. At first it was minimised. Now it proves to be a serious political mutiny on the part of eighty sailors cheering the Republic. The ringleaders have been executed.Reuter. - 50 words
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Article39 1911-08-11 694 Reuter. July Returns. The returns for July show an increase in the imports of <£1,690,048, mostly in food stuffs, tobacco, and raw material. The exports show a decrease of £3,780,541, mostly in iron, steel, cotton and wool.Reuter. - 39 words
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Article37 1911-08-11 694 Reuter. Prince Henry's Narrow Escape. Prince Henry of Prussia, while motoring, collided with a tree at Cloppenburg. The chauffeur fractured his skull, and a friend of the Prince was injured. Prince Henry however was unhurt.Reuter. - 37 words
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Article198 1911-08-11 694 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Mixed Double Handicap. Mrs. Watson de Paula w. o. from Mrs. Cunningham Hodge. Mrs. Jalass Bochow vs. Mr. Mrs. F. Daniel. (Postponed.) Ladies' Double Handicap. Mrs. Edwards Miss Hogan w. o. from Miss Evans198 words
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Article123 1911-08-11 695 Penang, 11th August. Py courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4 J 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4| 3 Credit 2/4f 3 Documentary.. Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174} M 3 days’ sight Private 175} Bombay, Demand Bank 174} Moul mein, Demand Bank I*3} o 3 days’sight Private 176123 words
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Article220 1911-08-11 695 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no g t oc k White Pepper 2 .50 buyers Trang Pepper 20.— nom. Cloves 42. nominal Mace 108— nominal Pickings 103— sellers Nutmegs 110 s 22.—setters (No. 1 6.50 solei Sugar j 2 6.25 sal s (Basket 5.10 nom. Copra (mixed) 9 99220 words
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Advertisement713 1911-08-11 695 I Am Certain 1 Would Have Died” lina. A p!aw Nervous Disorders, Mat pi 1 Hl, g»‘stioo m its many forms, Pkominext Rah WA Y u ‘7 ra Sk n coru P b inte, ’and the Burma Proves ihat M a t’Tlm, PI u lli n, nN I>f Oie weaker713 words
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