The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 27 October 1911

Total Pages: 22
1 933 The Straits Echo (Mail Edition)
  • 21 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $l5 Per Annum. Single Cefy, 40 cent* vol. y Penang, Friday, z7th OCTOBFK, 1911. No. 43
    21 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 163 1 ///z/// ZZZZ//Z/ZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZ. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. ,zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz)zzzzzzzzrzzz CONTENTS. s,■ I. J i Leaders: page. Sports (Conhl.): page, s Adversaria 914. 918 A 925 Rifle Shooting P. L. R. C. ...921 It is not so 916 Penang Golf Club 92« News from China 922 I Our Country »27 Miscllansous; i v Chin Seng and
      163 words

  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 151 2 H "-'W 1 j J THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. I Published the day prior to ti e departure of each ma 1 I ’for Europe, and contains the latest local and States i news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all Important news from various pans
      151 words

  • 978 914 The Straits Times learns from its Penang correspondent that the coolies in our Quarantine Station at Pulau Jerejak are confined like pigs and fed like dogs.” The Straits Times says the medical service is “preposterously inadequate.” An estate manager tells it that coolies arriving from the Camp are sicklier
    978 words
  • 488 914 Chin Seng Co: Ltd. Continu' <1 from Twnd.ifu Echo This is the story that Chin Bmg <t Co. Ltd t >l4 the E ho-min, backing it up with proof». Weorpyet tips story of Minbetb’s Victoria in going to run to as in my editions as William Black’ft **Adventures of a
    488 words
  • Page 914 Advertisements
    • 425 914 Ml 4TJAI7S .S A Journal for Educated Folk. r/ /o; fey r Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 22 > —232 Beach Street, Penano o Price. Daily Local 824 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 815 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone
      425 words

  • 49 915 Plaintiff gets $124,815 Damagls. In the case brought at Singapore by Mr. Silby against Mr. Boyd over the Pulau Batam Estate the plaintiff was awarded $124,815 damages with 13,909 interest. He was given liberty to prove further damages by reason of the defendant’s fraud. Echo Special.
    49 words
  • 27 915 Going Home. Mr. J. 8. Mason, Adviser to Kelantan, was feted at Kota Bahru on the occasion of his going home on leave. Echo Special.
    27 words
  • 30 915 Its Economic Aspect. Dr. Watson read a paper at Singapore before the Malaya Branch of the Medical Association on the economic aspect of the Malaria campaign. Echo Special.
    30 words
  • 81 915 Good Business. Fraser Co.’s report shows that considerable business was done during the week. Duffs closed steady at 12/-, Highlands at 75/3. Alor Pongsus at 11/6d., premium Lanadrons at 65/, and Batang Malaccas at 21/6d. Tronoh shares were firm at $23 and Tongkah Harbours in good demand
    81 words
  • 32 915 Mrs. Hashkins Injured. Mr. and Mrs. Hashkins were thrown out of their carriage in Outram Road, Singapore. The horse shied. Mrs. Hashkins was severely cut in the cheek. Echo Special
    32 words
  • 37 915 Record ReVeniU. The HuUgktmg Budget shows that there will 1)0 no new taxation. The 191 I revenue was a record. The reserve fund at the eud of the year is estimitel at $1,500,009. Echo Special.
    37 words
  • 54 915 Reuter. Two Pronouncements. Mr. C. E. 11. Hobhouse, speaking at Taunton, said that the Home Rule Bill will l>e the great bill at the next session. Col. J. F. B. Seely, speaking at Ilkeston, said that when the Insurance Bill is passed Government’s first task will be to
    Reuter.  -  54 words
  • 42 915 Reuler. Republicans Defeated. A te’egram from Madrid states that the Portuguese Monarchists attacked Monta'egre ami defeated the Republicans rapt mine many mon, arms and horses. They entered Montalegre in triumph and marched out yesterday to meet the Government reinforcements
    Reuler.  -  42 words
  • 74 915 Reuter. Hitch in Franco-German Negotiations. The French newspapers indicate a hitch in the Franco-German negotiations in regard to Morocco arising out of Germany’s refusal to accept the latest French Offer of compensation. The Frankfurter Zeitung says that France w’ishes to withdraw' part of the compensation to which she had
    Reuter.  -  74 words
  • 208 915 Reuter. A Mere Skirmish. A telegram from Peking says that it is officially announced that yesterday’s hostilities were a mere skirmish. The lebels retreated to Hankow. Despatch of Imperial Troops. The movement of the Imperial troops is proceeding. They are despatched more quickly and are better equipped than
    Reuter.  -  208 words
  • 97 915 Reuter. Ending the Wat. T'he British and German Ambassadors at Rome had a long interview with the Marquis di San Giuliana, Italian Foreign Minister, with a view to ending the war. Italian Terms. It is stated in Italian Official circles that Turkey must first definitely renounce what she
    Reuter.  -  97 words
  • 48 915 Reuter. Runs Ashore. A telegram from Flushing states that the German East African Liner Khalif bound from Antwerp to Hamburg ran ashore at the Leugenaar pier head. She is in a dangerous position. Later—The s.s. Khalif Ins been refloated and proceeded to Hamburg. Reuter.
    Reuter.  -  48 words
  • 22 915 Reuter. Twenty-six I illed. Twenty-six men were ki| )ed h damp explosion at a mine at St. Etlienne
    Reuter.  -  22 words
  • 145 915 M.M. Judge’s Notes not Evidence Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith 1 gave an important decision at Klumpur Assize Court on Tuesday. During the hearing of a perjury charge agamst a Chinaman in respect to a civil action the Deputy Public Prosecutor said he proposed to prove the state
    M.M.  -  145 words
  • 135 915 Tin Ore. —The s.s. Hok Canton brought 1,300 piculs of tin ore and the s.s. Pegu 647 bags. The Immigrants and the deck passengers by the s.s. Gregory Apcar, which arrived here this morning, numbered 329. The B. I. mail steamer Dilwara, is expected to arrive here from
    135 words
  • 69 915 More Winners. 200 Yards Open Mrs. Pinkney 34 J Mrs. Moir 33 2 200 Yards Handicap Miss Vanrennen. 34 I 150 Yards Figure Target— Mrs. Berger 32 f Mrs. Pinkney 32 2 100 Yards Quick-Firing Mrs. Gore Anderson 27 1 Mrs. Felkin 26 2 Mr. E. Pullein Thompson,
    69 words
  • Page 915 Advertisements
    • 31 915 A Good Rule. Make it a rule of your home to keep Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a safeguard against bowel coinplaints. Fur sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers,
      31 words

  • 611 916 fhe writer in “an influential Lome paper,” quoted by our local contemporary £st nii?ht, as writing from Hongkong that th© Chinese commercial character has recently changed for the worse, is just an ordinary liar, lying at the usual space rates. The fact is that the European
    611 words
  • PUBLIC OPINION.
    • 362 916 To Int EMIOK o, sTtitri Echo. Dkvr Sir, _£ls*“ a I IOW mc a s,n lll i« tout greatly read paper. whtJ XI 1 il’V Munici P al Meeting I mad what Mr. Peel the Municipal President had say with regard to vent holes. Mr ditor doyou not think
      362 words
  • 207 916 QIT OI TH To URNAM E N T. Following were tlie results of tost» idm t ies; Double ILi ii.ilii'itji. Wright-Mot ion fSr. and Jr) D-at Neubronner and Turnbull, (J 5-0.) Henderson and Slowe w •>. from Harries and Harrison. M. F. A.—The Mohamtn *dan Football Association which was
    207 words
  • 705 916 District Judue Hall ha« com luded the hearing <»f tie* ca*»e against Tan Chin Sia and Chin luo Siong for cheating one 1 Ham Kuan Nam in re.qe«t of s3,D>obi delivering to the said I ham Kuan Nam on June 4th a cheque for 13,1G0 on Naudm
    705 words

  • 371 917 Reuter. Derna Bombarded. A telegram from Tripoli says that Derna was bombarded all Wednesday. The fortifications were destroyed before the Turkish flag was hauled down. The landing of troops is imminent. Vote ok Confidence. A telegram from Constantinople says that the Chamber by 125 votes to 60 passed
    Reuter.  -  371 words
  • 46 917 Reuter. Birrell At Ilfracombe. Mr. Augustine Birrell, Irish Sicretary, speaking at Ilfracombe said that the Government aimed at creating in Ireland yet another Parliament of the Empire, subordinate to the Imperial Parliament. Government would face the financial difficulty boldly and in no niggardly spirit.
    Reuter.  -  46 words
  • 65 917 Reuter. Against British Strengthening of Consular Guard. Three hundred troops of the Central India Horse have sailed from Bombay to reinforce tie consular guards n South Persi i. M» an* hde Persia h is vehemently protested against the despatch It is considered that the local < Hi -ials
    Reuter.  -  65 words
  • 212 917 Reuter. Hankow Revolutionaries Reinforced. A telegram from Peking states that, according to the last despatch from Hankow, the revolutionaries have been reinforced from Wuchang. Firing is continuous at the Railway Station which is continually changing hands British Dollars For China. A telegram from Hongkong says that the foreign
    Reuter.  -  212 words
  • 275 917 Reuter. Report. The report of the Railway Commission states that the Commissioners unanimously propose the retention of the Conciliation Scheme of 1907 with alterations and certain extensions. The most important alteration facilitates discussion» between the companies and the men prior to their resorting to the sectional Conciliation Boards.
    Reuter.  -  275 words
  • 18 917 Reuter. Another Death. A te’egram from Macon, Georgia, states that the aviator Elv fell and was killed.
    Reuter.  -  18 words
  • 60 917 Reuter. M P P gr f e of Ne «o‘>at<ons. M. Jules Cambon, French Amk j at Berlin, and Herr von Kiderlen.wSe’ German Foreign Minister, had a meeting yesterday, after which announced that despite the the French papers the result augured w S for a favourable outcome of the
    Reuter.  -  60 words
  • 52 917 Latest Betting. Following is the betting on the Cambridgeshire (1 mile 1 furlong) which will be run at Newmarket next Wednesday 100 to 12 agst. Mercutio and Mustapta 10 to 1 Broxted and Trepida 100 to 9 Sunbright, Hornet’s Beauty and Mahsud 20 to 1 agst. Lonajvand 25 to
    52 words
  • 36 917 Reuter. At Manchester. A telegram from Manchester states that a tramcar while descending a steep incline at Mossley fell off the bridge on to the railway line below. Four were killed and seven injured.
    Reuter.  -  36 words
  • 45 917 Reuier. And Friendly Societies. At a demonstration of the Friendly Societies at Albert Hall the acceptance of the Insurance Bill was recommended in view of the fresh assurances given by Mr. Lloyd George at a private conference at the Treasury on Thursday. Reuier.
    Reuier.  -  45 words
  • 248 917 Verdict for Detes dants Judgment was given at KlumpU' oi Thursdiv in the action brought by Jimah at Klumpur recently for the possession of a large area of land adjoining the Jim&h estate at Poit Dickson. The grounds of the claims were that the land claimed formed part of
    248 words
  • 143 917 Necrology. Mr. John Conacher. Mr. John Conacher, Chairman of the Cambrian Railways, is dead. He was th e man whom Government consulted in regard to the railways in South Africa, Uganda and Nyasaland. Reuter. Obituary. The Earl of Onslow is dead, aged 58 years. Renter. Obituary. Catesby.” Monsignor Capel, the
    143 words

  • 1181 918 State panoplied, with all du} ceremony, the representative of the King has this morning received the loyal greetings of Penang. That said, what more There was nothing in the addresses for a commentator to seize upon, nothing but the discreetly worded hope that Penang’s importance and Penang’s requirements would
    1,181 words
  • 2111 918 First Official Landin i. His Excellency Sir Arthur H indent m Youn K C.Af.G made his first, official lan Img iii Penang a-* G »ver.i,»r of th* Straits Settlem *nts at 1U o’clock this morning He had voyaged down from Singapore in the Colonial steamer <Scu M’
    2,111 words

  • 217 919 Pick en pack —Grosse r. At St. George’s Church on Saturday afternoon the marriage was solemnised between Mix Henry Pickenp&ck, partner of Messrs». Henn, Jebs m A Co., and Miss Ema Grosser who arrived from Europa on the 11th inst. The Church was prettily decorated for the occasion
    217 words

  • 25 920 Burgled. Captain Chancellor’s Office at Singapore burgled and the contents of a museum of counterfeit coins and notes are missing. Echo Special.
    25 words
  • 115 920 Reuter. Conspirators' Bill. A telegram from Lisbon says that the Senate has adopted the Conspirators’ Bill. A clause has been added suspending the salaries of the officials arrested for conspiring against the Government. Ministry may Resign. A telegram from Lisbon states that, following the strenuous opposition of the Radicals
    Reuter.  -  115 words
  • 52 920 Reuter. A Christmas Gift." Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at Holborn says that as the result of recent conferences with the Friendly Societies the Insurance Scheme was absolutely safe. It was the most generous scheme ever formulated. It will be the great Christmas gift to
    Reuter.  -  52 words
  • 66 920 Reuter. Elaborate Celebrations. Trafalgar Day (Saturday) was celebrated on a more elaborate scale than in former years. There w r ere world-wide tributes and three hundred wreaths were placed at Nelson’s Monument. The silver leaves of Cape Colony were prominent. There were also tributes from the Far East.
    Reuter.  -  66 words
  • 57 920 Reuter. Benghazi Occupied. The Italians have occupied Benghazi. Their casualties were twenty-two. The Casualties. A telegram from Rome says that a despatch from General Briecola says that the losses of the Turks at Benghazi were 200 dead. The Italian troops lost 16 in killed, and 22 in wounded.
    Reuter.  -  57 words
  • 112 920 Renter. On Imperial Unity and Social Reform. Mr. A. J. Balfour, in opening the Conservative Working Men s Club in Edinburgh, said that unless the great body of the workingclasses associated themselves with Unionist ideas the future interests of the Empire would be imperilled. He would preach to the
    Renter.  -  112 words
  • 52 920 Reuter. V n Result. rawing was the re oil of the race for the Cam field Cup Lady Medallist 1 Flavian 2 Aurofodina 3 Fifteen ran. M on by six lengths. S. P.-—2 to 1 agB t. Ladv Medallist, 6 tx) 1 against Flavian, and 9 to 2
    Reuter.  -  52 words
  • 219 920 Reuter. Selborne At Wakefield. lhe Earl of Selborne, speaking at Wakefield, says that, as the result of a conspiracy bet ween t he G over n ment and the Nation al i sts, the Lords had now no power to insist that Hom 3 Rule should be submitted
    Reuter.  -  219 words
  • 87 920 Reuter. Big Officials Arrested For Peculation. A telegram from Paris states that a sensation has been created by the arrest of M Destailleur, the French Commissioner of Uj la, Morocco, the Vice-Consul, and the Head of Cus‘om- for peculation and gunrunning All three were arreste 1 by General
    Reuter.  -  87 words
  • 53 920 R> nt< r. Crew Saved. A telegram from Lisbon s iys that the Portuguese cruiser Saorafel wis wrecked on the rocks at the rriou’b of the River Ave in a fog. R storm was also blowing at that, time. The crew of 200 were saved. Fifty ©f
    R> nt< r.  -  53 words
  • 74 920 Re ut»r. And Radical Amendment. A telegram from Berlin ‘ay* that the Reichstag is discussing a Bill providing Ur 1 Consular Supreme Ourt in B-rhn with judges assisted by an offi al of the F -reign Offi e. It adopt»* 1 a Kiliea! amendment eliminating the Foreign
    Re ut»r.  -  74 words
  • 730 920 Reuter. Leader of Revolutionari s. The China Mail hears that the kf.voLL'yoNAKIES ARE LED BT WoNG HING AND NOT BT SUN V.AT SEN. It IS THEIR INiENTION TO SEIZE HUPEH, Hu.NAN, Szechuan, Yunnan, Shansi and Kansu. There is no fear that the movement WILL SPREAD TO CaNToN. Singapore
    Reuter.  -  730 words

  • 43 921 Reuter. Great Damage. A great fire broke out at Constantinople simultaneously with another in the Bajezid quarter at Stainboul, near the Ministries of War and Finance, at six yesterday afternoon. The damage is estimated at &lt;£200,000. Several hundred houses were burned.
    Reuter.  -  43 words
  • 28 921 Re *br. Forty-Four Deaths. A telegram from Rome says that in an explosion of a sulphur mine at Trabonella, Sicily, forty-four perished, including two rescuers.
    Re *br.  -  28 words
  • 111 921 Reuter. Various View** The papers describe the report ol tine Railway Commission as a fair and reasonable compromise. The value is enhanced by its unanimity. A grave responsibility would rest, on the men and companies if they do not accept it. Mens’ Opinion Mr. Williams, Secretary of the
    Reuter.  -  111 words
  • 57 921 jtodrr. Will Mahsud Win In a trial whi h took place at I p-Avon ho dtv Hornet's Beau‘y beat Mahsud by I 1; hm-ths, Saud Glass 1 eing tbir 1. It is noveltheh ss understood that Mahsud did all he was exp cte I u do nd will
    jtodrr.  -  57 words
  • 96 921 Reuter. British Minister's Views. Mr. Hwrbert Samuel, Postmaster-General was the guest of the British Chamber of Commerce at Paris. In his speech he said that the prospect of an honourable and permanent settlement to the Morocco negotiations had relieved Europe of a heavy anxiety. The British Government
    Reuter.  -  96 words
  • 122 921 Incident at Ceylon Meeting. At a meeting of the Stewards of the Ceylon Turf Club Mr. 4 Graham” was found guilty of ’gross irregularity when riding Urani in the Trial Stakes at the recent C.T.C. Hack Meet, and it was ordered that he should make good the
    122 words
  • 156 921 Ceylon vs. Singapore. The Secretary of the Singapore Rifle Association has written to the Secretary of the C. V. R. A. enquiring whether the annual match between the two clubs could be arranged. The challenge has been accepted, and the local team will fire off at Hunupitiya
    156 words
  • 74 921 MM We understand that the advisability of holding regular auction sales of rubber in Klumpur is engaging the attention of the Committe of the Selangor Chamber of Commerce. A sub-committee consisting of Mr. W. F. Nutt, Mr. A. K. E. Hampshire and Mr. H. P.
    MM  -  74 words
  • 512 921 eh&lt;?ier’ MB G nger for Oil.—lhe ss. Indraville is uni 10,0 0 cases of oil. 18 unloa &lt;hag The s.s. Sappho brought 139 slab» tin and 2,4 4 piculs of tin ore. 8 Petroleum —The s.s. Fuh Wn &gt; Pet oo tin c 0, T P e troleum
    512 words
  • Page 921 Advertisements
    • 79 921 Rheumatism. Chronic rheumatism often attacks the larger joints. Internal treatment of any 7 kind would be w'orse than useless, but by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm freely and m issaging the affected parts three times a day, a cure may be effected. It will afford some relief at once and by
      79 words
    • 38 921 Sprains. Sprains require careful treatment. Kt*P quiet and apply Chamberlain s I ain La m freely. It will remove the soreness and quicklv restore the parts to a healthy &lt;on dition." For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
      38 words

  • 2493 922 A letter dated Shanghii, October 13th, says, in part: We are as much in the dark here as vou are. Probably our ignorance is greater than yours can be, concerning what is passing np river, for we are treated every dav to foolishly contradictory reports. The ’servants
    2,493 words

  • 471 923 Mr. Gan Hong Ker’s Estate. Mr. Justice Thornton began the hearing this morning of a dispute over the estate of the late Gan Hong Kee who d’ed in 1895. The plaintiffs are Gan Teong Tat, Gan Teong Teik, Gan Cbooi Gnoh and Gan Teong Liang (sons of the
    471 words
  • 227 923 On Saturday last at All Saints’ fl. Alfred I rancis XV ilham Fraucke thirl of the late Mr. E W. Francke Hortenwia Noble Kent, widow of the ku Mr. M. M Kent, and daughter of Mr J Scbarengu vel, late of the P. W. Si pore and
    227 words
  • 250 923 Mr. R. Scott, Hon. Treasurer, sends us a statement showing how the balance of $572.54 was disposed of, as follows c. Penang Gazette Press, advertisement of meeting 5 70 Straits Echo advertisement of meeting 3 50 Souvenir for Hon. General Secretary 50 00 Anglo-Chinese School, Bukit
    250 words
  • Page 923 Advertisements
    • 63 923 Worth Twenty Times Its Cost. One Ixjttle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy goes a long way toward relieving suffering humanity It is lietter than any doctor’s prescription, and worth twenty times its cost incases of diarrhoea, crimp colic or dysentery, which are 1 able to come on suddenly
      63 words

  • 106 924 General Meeting. At the Mergui Rubber Company meeting which was h-Id at Singapore, Mr. Biddelev presiding, it was e-timited that the output for the current year would be 8,779 lbs. increasing in three years to 7b,761 lbs. The Chairm in thought that they should open up a further
    106 words
  • 82 924 German Traveller Charged. Emil Geier, a German commercial traveller, was charged at Singapore with causing hurt by a rash act. He shot at a closet door in the premises of Messrs. Katz Brothers without first looking in. A Chinese assistant who was inside was struck twice in the
    82 words
  • 34 924 Curtailing Their Power. It is reported that an Ordinance will be introduced in the Legislative Council taking away the supreme control exercised by the chinchews on board Chinese-owned or chartered steamers. Echo Special.
    34 words
  • 146 924 Reuter. Reconstruction. Reginald McKenna, First Lord of the Admiralty, has resigned, and caused a reconstruction of the Cabinet. Earl Carrington becomes Lord Privy Seal. McKenna displaces Winston Churchill a? Home Secretary, and Churchill takes the Admiralty from him. The Rt. Hon. C. E. H. Hohhouse (Bristol E becomes
    Reuter.  -  146 words
  • 65 924 Rc uler. Bill Almost Completed. Mr John Redmond, speaking at Biltiuglass, Wicklow, savs that the Home Ru’e Bill 18 almost completed. He was unable to divulge the details but he affirmed that b &gt;th principles and details would be satisfactory bi the Nationalists (cheers) He urgently appealed to
    Rc uler.  -  65 words
  • 96 924 Reuter. German Bluejacksh Incident Tn Explained. IU ll ne the Henn in Admiral a Chinl htt °“i the nurhtof 12th inst. Ge m n h? att empfed to plunder the verm lt settlement. A landing partv routed the mob with the butt ends of their rifles
    Reuter.  -  96 words
  • 115 924 Reuter. Neutrality of the Red Sea. A telegram from Constantinople savs that in view of the relighting of the Red Sea, Great Britain proposed its neutralisation. Ihe Porte is agreeable to the proposal, but wishes to I*3 entitled to transport troopg along that route which is incompatible with
    Reuter.  -  115 words
  • 40 924 Reuter. To Be Bought For the Nation. At a meeting at the Mansion House it was decided to purchase the Crystal Pala'se for the nation. Tie Lord Miyoris issuing an appeal to the local aut.h r ities.
    Reuter.  -  40 words
  • 24 924 Reuter. The Century. The aviator Tacks was killed at Schnerdingen, Hanover. Hh is the hundredth aviator killed since 1 0-8
    Reuter.  -  24 words
  • 105 924 ih.f Men Disappointed with It. The Railwaymen's disipp untm mt a the report of the Railway Uoinmis-io.j b&gt;mil angry expiession at many meetings yesterdav eveni g at which it was v&lt;* i to repeat the previous demand-», inc tiling recognition e Unions Failing a coi i m
    ih.f  -  105 words
  • 28 924 Router. To Become a Peer. Ibe Daily Express states that Mr II H. Asquith has de: del to i •«•♦•pt i p-r ig«* at New Year.
    Router.  -  28 words
  • 19 924 K-uter. Scratching. Hornet s Beauty has Iw-en scratched for the ambridgetihin* which will run at Newmarket to-morrow.
    K-uter.  -  19 words
  • 112 924 Miss Huxley 31 32 86 M isB Thornton 32 33 6 Mrs. Wright-Mot ion 31 31 65 Miss Juan Smith 33 30 63 Miss Smith 30 32 f,2 Miss Wemyxa e 29 29 58 Miss Jones 31 27 58 Mrs. Gore Anderson 26 31 57 Miss Starr 27 26
    112 words
  • 122 924 General Cargo. h. a. Van Swoll due to-m irrow 600 tons 8. s. Palawan 4p) lin Ore. Ihe s. s. Hole Canton, which arrived hens this morning, brought 850 piculs of tin ore. Tin Shipment s DerfH inger. Messrs MeAltdcr A Co 25 tons to New York. Hmst-vl
    122 words
  • Page 924 Advertisements
    • 94 924 then nut hm. Chr* tip- rheumatism often at I&lt;l L* the larg’-r joints. Inb-.md hedment of rt «»v kind would lx- worse than U f IV applying &lt; haml-rlain’» Pam Baim ami nji-saging the al6-l«d part» thine tiim*.. a «lay, a tire may Ijm D-d |f w w ff or
      94 words

  • 1526 925 In the course of an interesting reference to the free hand given to Yuan Shih-kai, to suppress the Chinese rebellion, the Singapore Free Press considers it possible, and in another place likely, that the revolutionany leaders may talk over that great man. It is a shrewd guess, which has
    1,526 words
  • 1022 925 f ßefore Mr. Jnstice Thornton.) Dispute Over No. 3, Light Street. iPlaintiffs.—Gan Teong Tat, Gan Teong Teik, Gan Chooi Gnoh, Gan Teong Liang and Lee Seok Kirn Defendant. -Gan Ngoh Bee. Counsel. —For the plaintiffs, Messrs. W. H. Thorne and G. N. Saye. For the defendant, Messrs. S.
    1,022 words

  • 227 926 Reuter. A Wet Welcome. A terrifi thund *rstonn was on at Klumpur yesterday afternoon when the High Commissioner arrived, consequently there were not mmy beyond offi mils and their wives to meet His Excellen-y. A p.liee contingent, with band in attendance, tired a salute as the party
    Reuter.  -  227 words
  • 108 926 Reuter. The Chacho. Amy, the daughter of the Chinese Minister in London, launched the Chinese cruiser Chacho which sails for China in Janu try. Sir Andrew Noble said that this was the twenty-seventh ship built for China It would be the most up-tj-dit) v 'svl of
    Reuter.  -  108 words
  • 62 926 Reuter. Loss of “Liberte” Accidental. The report of the commission appoint'J to enquire into the Liberte di-inter &lt;l«*«'l in- that there was no sign of foul pity. It expresses the opinion that the explosion was due to the ignition of powder and- &gt;me cartridges, possibly through some
    Reuter.  -  62 words
  • 29 926 Renter. The Member for Hitchin. Dr. A. P. Hillier M D. C.mserviLre Member for Hitchin. II irt'ord shire, has committed suicid-j. Li'* *’as ■&gt; &gt; years ol I
    Renter.  -  29 words
  • 155 926 Reuter. The Monoplane in Ute. A telegram f r &lt;&gt;m L’-&gt;me savt that tw officers made a recon nuisance in a monoplane at Tripoli and di-covered four Turkish &lt;*amps eight miles l&gt;*yond the Italian outposts. Benghazi Bo.mbardmen r. Malta reports re-nipt of lettejp from Ik ng ha zi
    Reuter.  -  155 words
  • 370 926 Reuter. Press Comments. lhe Daily Graphic states that the appointmerit &lt;"f Mr. Winston Churchill aFirst Lord of the Admiralty will lie profoundly unpopular in the Navy. Mr. Churchill Was the bitterest oppment in the Cabinet of Mr. Reginald McKenna, Admiral Sir J. A. Fisher and he were in
    Reuter.  -  370 words
  • 30 926 Renier. H ensured By 'I he i ing. lhe King his invented EirlGrev. laic Golem ,r Geimial -4 &lt; ’au* L, M uh the Graml Cio-» of th» Ikith.
    Renier.  -  30 words
  • Page 926 Advertisements
    • 58 926 Sufferers Take Notice. There is no necessity of your being constantly annoyed bv a tickling in the throat, which keeps you coughing and disturbs your deep and rest. A dose or two of ChamberLim’s Cough Remedy will cut the phlegm which is the cause of the trouble and clear tbe
      58 words

  • 24 927 Reuter. Two Nominations. Both Lord Minto and the Earl of Crewe have been nominated for the rectorship of Edinburgh University.
    Reuter.  -  24 words
  • 66 927 Reuter. Dissatisfaction Due To Misunderstanding. Mr. A. Henderson, m. p., for Barnard Castle, has issued an explanation of the findings of the Railway Commission. He thinks that the dissatisfaction of the men is due to a misunderstanding and he emphatically denies that the report does not concede
    Reuter.  -  66 words
  • 186 927 In Session Again. When the House of Commons reassembled, David Mason asked why the Government had not offered its good offices towards prevention or cessation of TurkoItalian hostilities. The Premier said he did not consider that any public pronouncement on this topic would be desirable at present. Insurance Bill.
    186 words
  • 72 927 Reuter. Debate in the Reichstag. The Reichstag debated the dear food interpellations. Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg, the Imperial Chancellor, in reply said that the only object of the interpellations was to destroy Germany’s protective system. '1 his the Government would resolutely resist. He attiilrnted the dearness of
    Reuter.  -  72 words
  • 32 927 Reuter. Carpentier Bzats Young Joseph. The Frenchman Carpentier beat Young Joseph, the English Welter weight hampion, in the eleventh round on points in a fight at Southwark. The stake was £lO
    Reuter.  -  32 words
  • 93 927 Tin Ore.—The s.s. Cornelia brought 1,000 piculs of tin ore. Tin Shipment. sb. Derfflinger. Messrs McAlister Co., 50 tons tin to New York. General Cargo. h.B. Ischia 550 tons. s.s. Derfflinger 53 8.8. Slavonia... 250 s.s. Teesta due to-morrow 100 s.s. Prinzess Alice 775 Outward Shipment. s.s. Fuerst
    93 words
  • 343 927 Malaya has a prosperous look about it now. It is believed to have a still more prosperous future. It is a fertile mother of material wealth, with an infant on each knee, and mere on the way. Naturally it requires special nourishment, and this, in the shape of
    343 words
  • 1291 927 (Before J[ r J, u tice Thornton.) Dispute Over No. 3, Light Bikp t 0 Defendant.-Gan Ngoh Bee a,id Kim h. For the defendant, M-ssrn &lt;5 r. and P. Simpson. Ambrose The claim of the plaintiff* ;&lt;&gt; L.» the estate of the late Gan Hong Ke? rQ, I
    1,291 words

  • 44 928 Ladies Monthly Medal October lleevlt. Mrs. Peterkin 47 45= 92 —l2 =B9 »uu .&lt;«• Sproule 46 +63 109 —2s= 81 W Evans 55 53= 108 2 =BB Mrs. S. Evens, Mrs. Hoefeld, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. May and Miss Smith made no wturo.
    44 words
  • PUBLIC OPINION.
    • 149 928 Dear Sir insdant ‘f Echo of th *h Ml a?*. the oUt P ut of thft KM. 8. tations 1 1 Rubber and coconut Plantations Ltd. was as follows January to Juae 1.001 pound,) reb August... ber. s tn yS hl and on tlie 19th instant it appeared in
      149 words
  • 232 928 23rd Oct. Bv a special train from Pen mg to-day, H. E. the High Commissioner, Sir Arthur and Laly Evelyn Young arrived at Kuala Kangsar, accompanied bv Mr. R G. Watson, the British Resident of Perak, and Mr. IL N. Ridley together with the A D.C. and Private
    232 words
  • 162 928 Deck Passengers by the s.s. Tcesti included 289 Kangany coolres, h-sid‘*s 390 others. The Teesta was ordered to the Quarantine Station. Not Petroleum. At the insure e of Petroleum Inspector Apparau, Capt. R. D. Caswell of the s.s. Pangkor was charged before Magistrate McLean with neglecting to give
    162 words
  • 2296 928 I'Xe Ad he of His Eirelh-u v the High Commissioner, Sir Arthur Y &gt;ung, k c m o a? the Meeting of the Federal Council held on Wednesda was as follows.At this meeting of the I'xleral Council tne annual Enactment to mike prpvision for the Public Servi-es
    2,296 words

  • 121 929 lit atcr. Harcourt Presides. Mr. L. V. Harcourt, Colonial Secretary, presided at the Colonial Institute dinner to Earl Grey. The guests included Dr. Jameson, Sir Ilelv Hutchinson, Sir R. Solomon, Sir J. L. Hulet, Mr. A. Lyttleton, and bit G. O. Y. Layden. Earl Grey, tn
    lit atcr.  -  121 words

  • 482 930 Ec'dcr, Protective Measures. The correspondent of the Singapore Free press at Hongkong states that tiie military commander of Kansu has been ordered to Hunan to undertake protective measures, Yin Chang’s Troops. Shanghai reports state that Yin Chang’s troops north of Hupeh were received with disfavour by the people.
    Ec'dcr,  -  482 words
  • 140 930 Renter. Decree Regarding Arms. A numlier of Trip.ffi w l( ~r ously fired on the Italians from thenar during an engagement were sh &gt;t. Some natives found ca rying arms were arrested Some of them will be court martialled and the others expelled. A decree penalises the carrying
    Renter.  -  140 words
  • 65 930 Reuter. Talks of Conscription. Mr. Haldane speaking at Birmingham said he believed that the Terriforials were a Force that had come to stay and develop. Some day the organization might be base&lt; on the principle of compulsory service (loud, cheers) but he saw’ no possibility of compulsory
    Reuter.  -  65 words
  • 57 930 Reuter. House of Lords. In the House of Lords, Lord Morley said it was a matter for enormous satisfaction that the Franco-German discussions concerning their relations with Morocco had at last come to a conclusion which—iu the opinion of those in authority at both Berlin and Paris —must be
    Reuter.  -  57 words
  • 33 930 Router. Avxious To Med Johnson. A telegram from Auckland sty* that T'-mutv Burns wh&lt;» has arrived th»T“, state* that he is anxiou- tn me t Jack Johns n, preferably in Australia.
    Router.  -  33 words
  • 35 930 Reuter. The Australian Launched. Lady R»*id launched the Dreadnought cruiser, Australia, at Clydebank. She in the sistership of the New Zealand. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony, many Australians and Colonials being present.
    Reuter.  -  35 words
  • 195 930 Reuter. The Irish Party. In the House of Commons Mr John Redmond said that, the Irish party intended to propose certain amendments which the Government would undoubtedly accept. The statement was received wph ironical cheers. Balfour's Criticism. Mr. A. J. Balfour made a long ami scathing attack on
    Reuter.  -  195 words
  • Page 930 Advertisements
    • 151 930 JUST PUBLISHED OUR BIG CATALOGUE, an indispensible Reference Book for Daily Requirements OK A GENERAL Guide for anything you want to purchase. The following short headings will show the and comprehensiveof the Catalogue Essence, Atar, Hair oil, Ac., Perfumery. 9 Rubber stamp, Brass seal, and all sort of Engraving ami
      151 words

  • 33 931 Reuter. The Franco-German Agreement. A telegram from Berlin states that the Morocco portion of the Franco-German agreement has been communicated to the Powers. The second portion of the agreement been practically completed.
    Reuter.  -  33 words
  • 25 931 Reuter. Concludes His Term. IL R. H. the Prince of Wales Las concluded his apprenticeship on board H. M. S. Hindustan.
    Reuter.  -  25 words
  • 39 931 Reuter. German Press Interested. The German press is very interested in the appointment of Mr. Winston Churchill as First Lord of the Admiralty. It anticipates the renewal ef the British action to secure a limitation of armaments.
    Reuter.  -  39 words
  • 25 931 Reuter. Conservative Gain At Yukon. A telegram from Ottawa states that the last Dominion election at Yukon shows a gain for the Conservatives.
    Reuter.  -  25 words
  • 82 931 Reuter. Won By an Outsider. Following was the result of the race for the Cambridgeshire Stakes (1 mile 1 furlong) which was rtin at Newmarket yesterday Mr. 8. B. Joel’s Long Set 6.12 Jellis 1 Lord Carnarvon» Mustapha 8.6 F. Wootton 2 Mr. C. Hibbert’s Mercutio 8.5 Trigg
    Reuter.  -  82 words
  • 120 931 Penang. 27ym October. CWMsy ej the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 4 months’ sight Bank 3 Credit 2/4 3 Documentary... 2/4 1 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days* sight Private 155} Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 178| 3 days* sight Private 176 Madras. Demand Bank 174
    120 words
  • 215 931 Gold $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 2*.— buyers Trang Pepper 20.—worn Cloves 42. nominal Mace 1 »B nominal Pickings 107— buyers Nutmegs 110 s. 2«. sales f No. 1 ft 20 saleSugar j 2 8 10 sal s (.Basket 5.10 nom. Copra (mixed) 11.30 nom. fTahbun 190.—
    215 words
  • Page 931 Advertisements
    • 169 931 Deserted by Sleep. Dysfepsia and Nerve Debility are The Most Frequent Causbs of Insomnia. Thousands Who Have Been Cured Affirm That The Remedy Is Dr. William’s Pink Pills. Here Is One Of Them. For the first two years after taking up residence here I enjoyed very good health, said Mr.
      169 words
    • 361 931 different medicines but thev me little or no good. emed to do It was in October tear i well, that a friend of mi'ne ®h o Ta'?^ r greatly benefited by Dr. WillUm/fe? Pill, induced me to try that famou, raedi k I commenced taking the Pill s 1 soon
      361 words

  • Page 932 Advertisements
    • 779 932 JUE STRA,T '&gt; echo MAIL EDI 11ON W. MANSON, 3 i EUROPEAN CAPITA! American Dentist. X'' P IV of D&lt; Allen 8 Co., Pha, D. S. A. P.'o,Ci L ■-&gt;- ki stai. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. U Und JFXk residing at f properties I European e i tation and investment
      779 words

  • Page 933 Advertisements
    • 244 933 I The CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. I Mli 7 mH flß |3| ESTABLISHED 1883. A I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. I g| Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO” and “SIN POE.” |sj The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and I lithographers in the Orient. |l Our plant is of the very latest pattern and
      244 words