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Title Section21 1913-02-14 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $17.50 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cenfs. Vol. 11. Penang, Friday, 14th FEBRUARY, 1913. No. 7.21 words
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Advertisement127 1913-02-14 1 CONTfiJNTS. Leaders: page. Miscellaneouspage. The Lost Lands of Islam 121 The Chinese New Year 121 The Kelah-Singgora Railway 125 Anglo-Chinese School Union 121 The Malay Volunteers 129 M. A. P. 122, 12% 133 A 137 Butterworth 129 *P. V. Annual Camp 122 127 The Moral Code 133 Penang Choral Society127 words
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Advertisement169 1913-02-14 2 t THE I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. i I < IS f Published the day prior to the departure of each mail K t for Europe, and contains the latest local and States ti news originally published in the daily issues, as well as s iall important news from various169 words
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Article973 1913-02-14 121 A few years ago the reviews and newspapers were full of accounts of the spread of Pan-Islamism. The danger to European civilization was held to be a very real one. It was and believed that Abdul Hamid, firmly seated in Constantinople, held in his hands973 words
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Article217 1913-02-14 121 The prosperity of Penang is inversely proportional to the number of failures during the Chinese New Year. It is during this period that the Chinese traders make up their books, pay off their liabilities, collect what is due to them and generally turn over a new217 words
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Article365 1913-02-14 121 The members of the Anglo-Chinese ochool Union, of which the Rev. G. F. Pykett is the Life-President, and Mr. Khaw Joo ’Cine the Vice-President, held their annual social concert yesterday evening in their dub house in Penang Road which was tastefully decorated. 'I he concert began with365 words
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Advertisement96 1913-02-14 121 jT’mh \itisP Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Prick. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Departnent 343 A' R All business communications should96 words
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Article843 1913-02-14 122 Mr. H. Adair, of Senawang Rubber Estates < o. Ltd, Negri Sembilan, was a passenger yesterday by the ss Devanha from Colombo. Mr. L Heitz, of Messrs. Proust and Heitz, Kuata Lumpur, and Mr Proust of 1 I>a same firm arrived here on Wednesday by the s s. Pia843 words
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Article79 1913-02-14 122 The Annual Camp of the Penang Volunteer Corps commenced on Wednesday evening; during Thursday and Friday several drills were gone thr. ugh. The Inspection of the Corps will take place this evening when there will be a skirmish in the campongs adjoining the Rifle Range. Colonel W.79 words
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Article107 1913-02-14 122 There will he full rehearsals of the Opera Merrie England”, on Monday and Thursday nights, the 10th and 13th inst. at 9 p m. in the Town Had. A final performance of the Opera will be given on Saturday February 15, at popular prices. On Wednesday night,107 words
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Article81 1913-02-14 122 (Echo Special.) Singapore, February 7. Messrs Fraser A Co’s report states that the Chinese New Year was practically responsible for the continued dull market, though London advices, influenced obviously by the unsettled affairs in the Balkans, have not assisted to help over this unusually quiet peiiod. Tin81 words
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Article56 1913-02-14 122 (Echo Special.) Singapore, February 7. The new Chinese ambassador to the Hague, Mr. Wei Ghen Tao, is due here on the Bremen on the 23rd inst. He will first go to Java to study the conditions of Chinese life there and will resume his journey56 words
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Article46 1913-02-14 122 (Echo Special.} Singapore, Febiuary 7. The money required by the Singapore aviators having been guaranteed, M. Pourpe flies to-morrow at the race course. This morning he was up for 38 minutes durin which time be went to Johore and circled round the Palace.46 words
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Article35 1913-02-14 122 (Ech > Special.) Singapore, February 7. The Amateur Drawing Association, largely composed of Chinese members, gave its first exhibition yesterday. There were over a hundred exhibits, some ef them being really artistic.35 words
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Article33 1913-02-14 122 (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, February 8. Ratanui paid a final dividend of 17 and Anglo-Malay an interim dividend of 15%. The markets are held up by the war in the Balkans.33 words
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Article43 1913-02-14 122 Tea Tax Not To Be Reduced. Reuter.) T London, February 6. It is understood that Mr. Lloyd George has informed the Liberal memorialists that it is impossible in the coming budget to reduce the taxes on tea, sugar and cocoa.( Reuter.) - 43 words
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Obituary77 1913-02-14 122 Obituary. (Echo Special, > Singapore, February 7. The death has taken place at Ilfracombe of Mr. W. Buchanan Smith, formerly of Singapore, at the age of 76. (Reuter.) London, February 7. The brewer, Mr. Ratcliff, who died intestate, left a fortune of £960,000. Obituary. (Reuter, j f London, Februarv 1177 words
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Article886 1913-02-14 123 ADRIANOPLE AGAIN ASSAILED. Reuter) London, February 5. The bombardment of Adrianople lasted four hours on Monday evening it was suspended for five hours during the night and resumed at four o’clock on Tuesday morning. 3 he Turks replied vigorously but according to telegrams from Sofia the Bulgarians steadily( Reuter) - 886 words
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Article71 1913-02-14 123 Tht Kaiser on Conscription. (Reuter.) London, February 6. The Kaiser and the German Crown Prince are attending the celebrations at Koenigsberg commemorating the centenary of the war of liberation. The Kaiser, in a speech, eulogised conscription as the foundation of the prosperity of the Empire. If an extension(Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article209 1913-02-14 123 RQYAL INSPECTION. Reuter.) London, February 6. His Majesty the King inspected the battle cruiser H.M 8. New Zealand at Portsmouth. He was accompanied by Mr. Winston Churchill (First Lord of" the Admiralty) Mr L V. Harcourt (Secretary of State for the Colonies), and Sir W. Hall Jones( Reuter.) - 209 words
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Article182 1913-02-14 123 Mr, Churchill** Estimate Incorrect. (Reuter.) Berlin, February 7. The Budget committee in the Reichstag announced that the naval estimates amounted to «£23,370,003 and described as incorrect Mr. Winston Churchill’s comparison of the strengths of the fleet last June, because he added the German ships just laid down(Reuter.) - 182 words
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Article15 1913-02-14 123 (Reuter.) London, February 6. The Tear received Col Prince Hohenlohe in audience.(Reuter.) - 15 words
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Article47 1913-02-14 123 Precaution* Against Iceberg*. (Reuter.) Loudon, February 5. It is stated that the Government is negotiating with the Atlantic lines for the joint despatch of a vessel equippad with very powerful wirelss telegraphic apparatus to kcate and report the position of icebergs in the Atlantic.(Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article138 1913-02-14 124 A HITCH IN THE LOAN. (Reuter.) Peking, February 5. When the agreement for the loan of £25.000,00 J to i hina by the six-Power group was in the point of being signed, the French Minister at Peking unexpectedly obi cted unless a Frenchman were appointed as one(Reuter.) - 138 words
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Article131 1913-02-14 124 Report State Concluded. (Reuter.) London, February 5. The report stage of the Welsh Disestablishment Bill has been concluded. The Government had large majorities all the evening. The Bill will be read a third time to-day. Second Reading ia the Lords. London, February 6. The House of Lords passed(Reuter.) - 131 words
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Article89 1913-02-14 124 Christmas Day Sensation (Reuter.) London, February 6. The arrival of the German gunboats Panthen and and the cruiser Bremen towards Christmas Day caused muc j ment, in Liberia, owing to the rumours that Germany intended to annex that. 5-' Subsequently there was considerable fncti through Germany demanding the dismissal(Reuter.) - 89 words
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Article161 1913-02-14 124 New ZsJand’s Readiness to Contribute. (Reuter) London, February 7. Mr. Allen, the New Zealand Minister of Defence who is now in England, was present at a protracted meeting of the Imperial Defence Committee yesterday. Speaking at a Navy League luncheon, Sir Joseph Ward said that the ship (H.(Reuter) - 161 words
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Article41 1913-02-14 124 (Reuter.) London, February 6. Armstrongs have been given the contract for building the Dreadnought presented by the Federated Ma’ay States. She will be built at the firm’s new yard near Newcastle and will represent the maximum fighting power.(Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article27 1913-02-14 124 Sorters Seriously Burned. (Reuter.) London, February 6. Pour sorters were seriously burned at Dundee, owing to some letters addressed to Mr. Asquith bursting into flame.(Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article131 1913-02-14 124 Suffragist» Ejected. (Reuter.) London, February 6. While the House of Commons was discussing the amendments of the House of Lords°to the Scottish Temperance Bill a man in the Strangers’ Gallery shouted, protesting against the treatment < f the Suffragists in prison. He was immediately ejected, vociferating wildly.(Reuter.) - 131 words
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Article124 1913-02-14 124 (Reuter.) London, February 6. The Secretary to the Post Office has written to the Marconi Company, in reply to their letter of January 20, to the effect that the delay was regrettable but was due to the contract stipulating that the approval of the House of Commons(Reuter.) - 124 words
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Article40 1913-02-14 124 (Reuter.) London, February 5. It is officially announced that MajorGeneral Sir Charles Frederick Hadden, K.GB R. A., Master-General of the Ordnance and Member of the Army Council since 1907, has been appointed President of the Ordnance Board.(Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article150 1913-02-14 124 Question in Parliament. (Reuter.) London, February G. In the House of Commons, Mr. F D. Acland, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in reply to Sir J. D. Kees, said that the information regarding this season s opium cultivation was conflicting. Further inquiries were being made(Reuter.) - 150 words
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Article67 1913-02-14 124 (Reuter.) Melbourne, February 5. Bush fires have done great damage in the State of Victoria. Miles of the country are ablaze and numerous houses, together with much livestock and fodder, have been destroyed. The hills present a brilliant spectacle at night, resembling illuminated cities. Splendid rain(Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article45 1913-02-14 124 (Reuter.) London, February 5. Another compendious “Life” of Mr. Lloyd-George has just been published. The author is Mr. Enoch Edward®, Labour M. P. for Hanley, and he portrays the Chancellor as the hero of a great movement of national revival.(Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article45 1913-02-14 124 January Returns. (Reuter.) London, February 8. I he imports and exports of January show increases of £4,278,541 and £5,028,887 respectively. The chief increases in the imports were £1,745,837 on cotton, and in the exports £1,335,423 on cotton goods, and £900,000 on coal. n(Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article18 1913-02-14 124 (Reuter.) London, February 7. Mr. Alfred Lyttelton will start on Monday for British East Africa.(Reuter.) - 18 words
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Article53 1913-02-14 125 lleuter.) Budapest, February 5. Th? express train in which the Kaiser’s son. Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia, was returninc from Rumania collided with a goods train. Two persons were killed and several injure 1. The Prince and hi? suite took a most active part in( lleuter.) - 53 words
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Article32 1913-02-14 125 (Reuter.) London, February 6. The death is announced of Mr. Bradley Martin, the well known American railway magnate and millionaire. He was father-in-law of the Earl of Craven.(Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article26 1913-02-14 125 {Reuter.) London, February 7. Mr. Lloyd George announced that the House will adjourn on February 14. The new session will begin on March 10.{Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article23 1913-02-14 125 (Reuter.) London, February 6. The Rt. Hon. J. Bryce has been appointed a. member of the Hague Arbitration Court.(Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article1033 1913-02-14 125 A few weeks ago, we commented upon an apparent disinclination of the Siamese Railway Administration to link up the Bangkok-Singgora railway line with the Kedah railway line, and thus provide a direct rail communication between Bangkok and Penang. We pointed out that there is only fifty miles1,033 words
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Article975 1913-02-14 125 Mr Dundas Mouat and Mr. Mitford arrived here this morning from Deli by the s s. Circe. Mr. J H. Turner and Mr. Lee Quee Choo were passengers for Penang by the s.s. Assayc from Singapore. Mr. F. D. Evans, and Mr. M. Duncan were passengers by the s975 words
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Article1264 1913-02-14 126 A DISTINCT SUCCESS. O/ce Bearers. Luke Chow Viw.Pre,i<Te»t-Mr. Lira ben« Hooi. TZon Secretory—Mr. V'P Swee Ln. Treat wrer—Mr T< h lap Koo. Mhall CaptaU-Mr bee Huau Cheaug. Cricket Captain-UT Boay Ewe Gbee. Members of Committee. Sir. Yeo Boon Swee. Dr. Lim Guan Cheng, Mr. Cbuah Bo Hup,1,264 words
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Article857 1913-02-14 127 INSPECTION BY COL. W. E. WHITE. The annual inspection of the Penang Volunteer Corps, comprising the A Company under Col. Sgt. W Houston, the “B” Company under Lieut. H. A. Neubronner, Maxim Section under 2nd Lieut. Bell, C Company (Malay) under Lieut. W. T. Chapman and 2nd857 words
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Article93 1913-02-14 127 Damage—lsO.OOO. (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, February 10. Nine shop houses, forming a block in the middle of Ampang village, were gutted early on Sunday morning It was discovered soon after 2 am. by the Police who telephoned to Kuala Lumpur. The roofs had fallen in then93 words
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Article97 1913-02-14 127 (Echo Special.) Singapore, Februiry 8 The annual rep >rt of the Straits branch of the Royal Asiatic Society shows a year of quiet progress. The sale of the new map was satisfactory. Up to the end of 1911 358 copies were sold locally. In 1912 295 copies97 words
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Article39 1913-02-14 127 (Zic/w Special.) Singapore, February 8. M. Pourpe’s aviation display on Saturdav was very successful. He made two ascents before large crowds and was enthusiastically applauded. M. Pourpe leaves for Saigon, and from there proceeds to Australia.39 words
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Article45 1913-02-14 127 Hon. O. A. Goodman Appointed. (Echo S} tcci'iE'. Singapore, I ebruary 10. The Hon. G. A. Goodman, k c AttorneyGeneral of Barbados, succeeds the Hon. T. de M. Braddell as Attorney-General of the Straits Settlements. He is expected in Singapore within two montbs.45 words
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Article29 1913-02-14 127 (Reuter.) Mexico City, February 9. The Army has revolted and taken posses. Bion of the National Palace and the principal buildings. The President’s brother is a prisoner.(Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article82 1913-02-14 127 (Reuter.) London, February 8. At Houston, Mississipi. a Negro was lynched on February 7 on suspicion of murdering a white woman who was found dead. Another Negro was ijnehed on the following day on the same suspicion. The Negro was chained to an iron post in the square,(Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article26 1913-02-14 127 Reuter.) London, February 8 Engliqd beat Leland by 15 points to 4 in the rugbv lootball match which was played at Dublin. r J( Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article639 1913-02-14 128 BATTLE AT CHATALJA. Thrace. (Reuter.) Sofi% February 8 It is semi-offcially denied that the .Servian reinforcements are going to Thrace where the Bulgarians do not require it H S i M 8L D King Ferdinand has gone to the headquarters of the army. M. Yenisei©». Salonika, February 8.639 words
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Article735 1913-02-14 128 BRITISH COMMENTS» (Reuter.) London, February 8. The speeches of Admiral von Tirpitz, German Naval Minister, and Herr von Jagow, Minister for Foreign Affairs, during the discussion on the naval estimates are given prominence in the British press. It is universally commented that they were made at the(Reuter.) - 735 words
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Article35 1913-02-14 128 (Reuter) London, February 8. At the Bolsovpr Colliery at Rufford a chain snapped and a bucket containing 800 gallons of water crashed to the bottom. Thirteen people were killed and three seriously injured.(Reuter) - 35 words
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Article58 1913-02-14 128 (Reuter.) London, February 8. n the night of the Bth inst. two orchid houses, in the Kew Gardens were broken into. The glass was smashed and precious plants were strewn everywhere. It is supposed to be the work of Suffragettes, The curator cannot estimate the loss but it(Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article38 1913-02-14 128 (Reuter.) j. London, February 8. During the height of a gale a hopper dredger overturned in the Mersey. Ten m n were drowned and a number of shipping casualties took place on the west coast.(Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article22 1913-02-14 129 Reuter.} Berlin, February 8. It is stated that the new army Bill will add 90,000 to the peice strength.( Reuter.} - 22 words
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Article572 1913-02-14 129 Last week was the first time the newlyformed Malay Corps took part in the annual camp of the Penang Volunteers. That was a part new to the Malays of Penang and that they have done so well at the first time of asking is a happy augury572 words
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Article236 1913-02-14 129 To those about to build our advice is “gj to Butterworth That disbict is fast becoming a favourite re.-ideutial quarter with Europeans and. although owners of suitable sites for bungalows have begun to realise this and intend to profit thereby, there are still manv plots of laud within the236 words
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Article335 1913-02-14 129 A meeting of the Welsh m*n in Pening and Province Wellesley was held yesterday eve ling at the Penang Cricket Club to decide as to what arrangements should be made to celebrate St. David’s Diy (March 1). Mr. R. Owen was voted to the Chair. Mr. A335 words
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Article2509 1913-02-14 129 Patron -H. 11 The Sultan of Kedah, K.C.MG. Committee. President. H. H. Tunku Mahmud. Vice-President. W. G. Maxwell, Esq. lloh and Treasurer. Dr. A. L. Hoops. H. H. Tunku Sulong, 11. H. Tunku Bihadurshah, J. J Fleury, Esq M.RC.V.S., Meadows Frost, Esq and H. Pearson, Esq. Starter. Commander2,509 words
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Article87 1913-02-14 131 Following were the scores made by the P. L. R. C. at Kampong Bahru yesterday Spook Shoot. tn Total, o Mrs. Webster* .80 32 34 40 Miss Mclntyre .77 32 34.31 Miss Gawthorne .88 27 34.04 Mrs. Liston .80 30 34.00 Miss W. Gawthorne .88 25 33.80 Mrs. Bayley87 words
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Article191 1913-02-14 131 President's Palace Besieged. (Reuter.) Mexico, February 10. The rebels have released Signor Felix Diaz, nephew of the Ex-President. The majority of the troops joined him and he now pract cally controls the situation. There were about 300 casualties in the street fighting. President Madero is in his(Reuter.) - 191 words
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Article200 1913-02-14 131 SUNGEI G .U MEETING. (Echo Special.} Singapore, February 10 At the annual general meeting of lhe Suugei Gau Tin Mining Company Mr. Derrick, who presided, said tint the shareholders had all the mtormati m the dirt chj s could give in the matter of monthly repotts of the200 words
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Article68 1913-02-14 131 F. M. S. Rubber Planters Estates. (L/./’io Special.) Kuala Lumpur, February 11. The prospectus of the F. M. S. Rubber Planters Estates has been issued with a capital of 100,000. The following gentlemen are on the directorate Messrs And *rson, Macgregor, Porcher, Like and Cumming. 1,851 acres68 words
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Article37 1913-02-14 131 (Echo Special.) Singapore, February 11. Mr. J. B. Elcum, Adviser to the Johore Government, has broken down following an atttack of malaria He will leave for home via America in a week’s time. j37 words
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Article102 1913-02-14 131 Death of Captain Scott. (Reuter.) Wellington, February 10. Captain Scott’s vessel, the Terra Nora, has reached Camaru from the Antarctic. The Central News announces that Captain Scott and his party perished in a blizztrd after reaching the South Pole on January 18. 1912. Captain Scott’s wife is at(Reuter.) - 102 words
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Article48 1913-02-14 131 (Reuter.) Ottawa, February 10. The Hon. G. E. Foster, Canadian Minister of Trade ami Commerce, has started for Australia. Ou returning be will probably visit Japan in connection with trade and immigration questions M’\ Foster will also visit China on Lis return from Australia(Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article326 1913-02-14 131 FIGHTING NEAR CHATALJA. (Reuter.) folia, February 10. Six Turkish divisions on Saturday attacked the Bulgar ans before Bulair where the line of fer-ts the nock of the Gal'ipoli Peninsula. '1 hey wore repulsed leaving on the tied an enoriuuUi number of killed and wounded. Turk sh V« rskn.(Reuter.) - 326 words
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Article366 1913-02-14 131 Germany and Rumania. It is worth noting that tLc m Ist d, HUte If disquieting statements about Rumaman intentions do not come either from L’un, or from any of the Great P o «e s (U f from pro-Turkish German s u ces in’ Constantinop'p. It i s366 words
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Article294 1913-02-14 132 Question in The Lords. (Reuter.) London, February 11. In tbe House of Lords Lord Middleton asked Would the pres mt condition of the Territorials enable them to take the field immediately on the despatch of an expeditionary force of 160,000 and guarantee the safety of the country in(Reuter.) - 294 words
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Article58 1913-02-14 132 Prohibited Areas- (R -lifer.) London, February 10. Tbe Governmei t nas ntroduced a bill empowering tb°m to prohil it aircraft Hying over prescrib’d area». Foieign aircraft will be requited to land within certain areas In tie event of their disregarding the warning signal it stall be lawful to(R -lifer.) - 58 words
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Article345 1913-02-14 132 THEIR NAVIES IN 1916. (Reuter.) London, February 10. At question time Mr. Winston Churchill. Fir-t Lori of the admiralty, .announced that in April, 19i6. Germany will have -6 D.eadnouxhts and Great Britain 43. clud.nK that presented by the tedeialed Malav States and any provided by Canada. Position(Reuter.) - 345 words
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Article74 1913-02-14 132 Princess Victoria Luis: and Prince Ernst August. (Reuter.) Berlin, February 10. 1 hen Majesties tbe and Empress aed Princess Victoria Luisp suddenly went to Kailsruhe to-day with a view to arranging a marriage between the Princess to Prince Ernst August of Cumberland with which the Imperial family(Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article1088 1913-02-14 132 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, February 8. The much-talked of reconstruction of Taiping Rubber Esta'es, Limited, became a fait accompli on January 30. The original capital was $600.030 or 4570,000 aud was issued at a tael a share The purchase price of the estates was 496,398 taels, the1,088 words
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Article857 1913-02-14 133 —M.D, Q. Morality in its widest sense is neither more nor less than a set of rules which the majority of the members of a community agrees upon observing for their mutual convenience. The more essential of these rules, such as respecting your neighbour’s property, his ox,—M.D, Q. - 857 words
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Article533 1913-02-14 133 Mr. S Ehrlich of Medan was a passenger by the s. s. Circe which arrived here this morning Inspector O’Neill returned from long leave last night by the P. O. ss. Nankin. He was accompanied by Mrs. O’Neill. Mr. F. Robinson is appointed a district judge for Penang, and533 words
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Article1007 1913-02-14 134 W-‘ were talking to a leading Chinee merchant a few days ago regarding the Tin Cases, and remarked that it was a great pity things had happened as th‘*y did. as the confidence of the Chinese in tip* iiit p rity and straightforwardness of the European firms was1,007 words
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Article102 1913-02-14 134 Subsidence Near Nibong Tebal. The heavy downpour of the last few days following upon the prolonged drought has caused a subsidence along the railway lit e between Nibong Tebal and Parit Buntar Traffic is not stopped but trains to Penftng will be delayed. The train from Bagan Serai,102 words
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Article61 1913-02-14 134 McPherson—Storey. At St. George’s Church this morning the marriage was solemnised between Mr William Martin McPherson, of Klang, and Miss Gertrude Shaw Storey, who arrived from Home last night by the P. O. steamer Nankin. The bride was given away by Mr. Henry V\ Drew. Mr. L. Jolly61 words
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Article76 1913-02-14 134 Owing to the Chinese Fireworks on the Esplanade on Saturday 15, the performance of the Opera Merrie England” announce! for that date, has” been Obhtred to be postponed. The performance W. 11 take place at a date to be decided upon in the following week, of which76 words
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Article117 1913-02-14 134 (/>7io Special.) Singapore, February 12, At the Singapore Rubber Auction 28,044 lb of rubber were offered for sale. 24,277 lb, were sold at the following prices Smuk d Sheet 8206-4229 U smok*d beet 8201 $226 First Crepe $216—5233 Second $192—>214 Thirl 5179-SlB7 Scrap Virgin $192 Scrap Untreated117 words
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Article68 1913-02-14 134 (Echo Special.) Singapore, February 12. At the Annual General Meeting of the Singapore Polo Club the Chairman said tl at the prospects of the club were again blight. A special vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. G E V Thomas who, in replying, said that the68 words
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Article20 1913-02-14 134 (Echo Special.') Singapore, February 12. The Annual Conference of the Methodist Mission opens to-morrow. Bishop Robinson will preside.20 words
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Article26 1913-02-14 134 (<j/'O \VC'C <A Singapore, February 12. lhe Allan Wilkie Company open their season in Singapore on the 20th instant for seven nights only.26 words
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Article132 1913-02-14 134 i.eko Stu i u, Singapore, February 12. lhe K.P.M. ss. Van Nouri, which went ashore near Muntok at the entrance of Banka Straits, has been refloated. Another of the Koningklijke Paketvaart, Maatscbappij’s fleet, the Van Noort, is reported to be ashore neiy- Muntok at the entrance to132 words
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Article112 1913-02-14 135 QUESTION IM PARLIAMENT. NO IMMEDIATE RETALIATORY MEASURES. (Reuter.) London, February 11. In the House of Commons Sir J. D. Rees asked a question calling attention to the subsidised Nippon Yusen Kaisha undercutting British steamship rates between Hongkong, Singapore, Rangoon and Calcutta while British ships were excluded from(Reuter.) - 112 words
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Article252 1913-02-14 135 Diaz vs. Madero.. (Reuter.) London, February 11. The position in Mexico appears to be this. President Diaz with artillery is entrenched at the arsenal. President Madero has returned to his palace which is protected by a thousand men with eight guns. He is confident of overcoming the(Reuter.) - 252 words
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Article54 1913-02-14 135 Ready in 1914 (Reuter.) London, February 12. Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, stated in the House of Commons that he proposed to commence the construction of the China River gunboats during the next financial year. They should be ready for service in China at(Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article63 1913-02-14 135 Question in the Commons. (Reuter.) London, February 10. In the House of Commons, Mr. L. V. Harcourt, replying to Mr. P. A. Molteno, pointed out that‘the murder of Mr. D. C Oakley, of Sedenak Estate, occurred in Johore and not in the Federated Malay States. He declined(Reuter.) - 63 words
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Article703 1913-02-14 135 WORLD-WIDL tribute. THE KING S MESSAGE. (Reuter.) London, February 11. His Majesty King George has telegraphed to Lord Curzon, as Pr ■sidontof the Roval Geographical Society, his deep grief at the news of the loss of Captiin S ott and five of his party j ist when(Reuter.) - 703 words
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Article101 1913-02-14 135 Serious Rijti in Tokio. (Reuter.) Tok io, Febi uary 11. The suspension of the Diet in order to prevent the Opposition from moving a vote of censure on the unconstitutional methods o.f the Government lei to serious riots. The ciMUilties were fi.killed and "U wounded It is(Reuter.) - 101 words
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Article53 1913-02-14 135 Second Rtadir< Passed. Reuter.) Toulon, February 11. The House of Commons pissed the second reading of the Aerial Navigation Bill. Col. Seelv, War Minister, said that the Bill was not aimed at any foreign Power, but was intended to prevent nrscliievou- persons hovering over flutes whore combustible( Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article80 1913-02-14 135 General Satisfaction. (Reuter.) London, Februa* v 12. At question time in the House of Commons Mr. T. J Macnaniata said that Mr. Winston Churchill considered that it was better to deal witn Admiral von Tirpitz speech when the naval estimates are presented. He will thus be(Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article176 1913-02-14 136 BULGARIANS RETIRE. SIX KiLOMfItTRES TO THE REAR. (Reuter.) Sofia, February 12. Vter repulsing all the Turkish attacks, except near the Sea of Marmora where the Turks were supported by warships, the Bulgarians retired to fresh positions some mix kilometres to the rear. Their osses were insignificant. The Turkish(Reuter.) - 176 words
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Article88 1913-02-14 136 Russia's Mediation Asked. (Reuter.) St. Petersburg, February 12. M. Djorjieff’s mission is still undefined. All that he is willing to say is that he is charged to ascertain the views of Russia in regard to certain questions concerning Mongolia and Tibet. The Novoye Vremyu understands that M Djorjieif is(Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article72 1913-02-14 136 (Reuter.) London, February 11. The J’antai report for the year ended < 1 -toiler 3! states that the distributable profit Avas $14,255 96. It recommends the payment of a dividend of 5% and a carry forward of $3,255-96. The area of the estate 1.- now l,ol‘i acres, of(Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article26 1913-02-14 136 Officially Announced. (Reuter.) Berlin, February 11. lhe engagement of Princess Victoria Luise t i Prince Ernst August, Duke of Brunt wuk-Luueberg, is officially announced.(Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article395 1913-02-14 136 We learn from the Manila iWy that an oreanize-1 effort will be made by the Chinese resident in the Philippine’ o kill the Commission Bill, c '}“P <ill all business houses m the is lands keep tbeir books in ./her Span'sh or English, and Alfonso Z Sy395 words
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Article807 1913-02-14 136 In a recent article, in the Nouvelle Revue, General Massenet endeavours to explain the real meaning of the Entente Cordiale. The Entente between France and England seems, he says, to be misunderstood in I' rance. Apparently it is not recognised that the Entente was imposed by the807 words
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Article514 1913-02-14 137 Mr. J. Pringle arrived here this morning from Madras by the B I. s.s. Teesta. Mr. A. V. Brown, District Judge, returned from the Bindings this morning by the a.i. Pangkor. Mrs. R. H. Phillips and Mra. V. C. Upton were passengers by the s.s. Hebe which arrived here514 words
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Article867 1913-02-14 137 t rorn Our Own Taiping, February 12. At last The long awaited statue of Colonel Walker has arrived in Taiping and will be erected over the portico in front of the Gu des offices as soon as a day can conveniently be fixed for the ceremony. It is867 words
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Article324 1913-02-14 137 Our Taiping Correspondent writes The M.S.V.R. Club held its annual meeting at the Perak Club last Saturday. There seems to have been some mistake in the matter of notices to members as there were only seven of them present and some of those even, only heard of324 words
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Article604 1913-02-14 138 LEE CHIN HO vs. LIM MAH CHYE. This morning Mr. Justice L. P Ebden commenced the hearing of a cast* in which Lee Chin Ho is suing Lim Mab Cbye for the recovery of the sum of 110,563 04 for damages for alloyed breach of a604 words
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Article520 1913-02-14 138 As will lie seen from our advertising columns the Penang Choral Society wid give another performance of Meme England” on Tuesday the 18 inst. a popular prices. We cannot too strongly recommend all those who were absentees at. the previous performances not to raids this opportunity (which will520 words
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Article40 1913-02-14 138 (Echo X/nciuE) Kuala Lumpur, February 12. At the auctions in London 734 tons of Straits Rubber were sold and 173 tons of Ceylon rubber at 2d lower. The markets are idle; the rubber trades in America are strong.40 words
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Article154 1913-02-14 138 Indian Opium and China. (Reuter.) London, February 12. Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, in reply to Sir J. 1). Rees, said that His Majesty’s Government haw consented to the inclusion of Chihli and Kwangsi in the list of the provinces to which the importation of Indian opium(Reuter.) - 154 words
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Article43 1913-02-14 138 Mr. Maxse Cross-examined. (Reuter.) London, February 12. Mr. L. J. Maxse, editor of the National Review which strongly attacked the Marconi contract, cross-examined by the Marconi Committee, refused to name his informants. The Committee report Mr. Maxse to the speaker.(Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article82 1913-02-14 138 Captain Amundsen’s Projects. (Reuter.) London, February 12. Captain Amundsen, who is at Chicago, discussing the North Pole expedition said that be r hoped to leave San Francisco for the Behring Straits at the end of May. He will build a wall of ice round the *Fra.m and(Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article45 1913-02-14 138 Independence of Tibet. (Reuter.) London, February 13. M. Djorjieff says that he is going to London. He has been charged to inform Russia and Great Britain of the independence of J ibet and to ascertain their attitude in regard to the matter.(Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article23 1913-02-14 138 (Reuter.) London, February 12. ibe House of Commons passed the third reading of the Aerial Navigation Bill on February 11.(Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article229 1913-02-14 139 PROPOSED NATIONAL FUND. (Reuter.) L ondon, February 12. The executive of the Committee of the British Autarctic Expedition has decided to open a national fund for the relief of the relatives of Captain Scott and his companions. The Daily Telegraph has opened a fund to erect a permanent(Reuter.) - 229 words
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Article208 1913-02-14 139 Big Battle Rating* (Reuter.) Mexico City, February 12. A battle is proceeding in Mexico City. The federal troops are bombarding 4,000 rebels who are holding the arsenal. There has been street fighting but a battle, in which heavy guns are used at short range in a densely(Reuter.) - 208 words
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Article204 1913-02-14 139 FRiNCH REPRESENTATIONS. (Reuter.) Paris, February 12. b rauce has made urgent representations to Bulgaria to allow the French nationals to leave Adrianople. Efforts Towards Peace. Constantinople, February 12. Hakki Pasha visited the British ambassador prior to his departure for London. He will break his journey at Vienna(Reuter.) - 204 words
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Article81 1913-02-14 139 (Reuter.) London, February 12. The Commander of H. M. S. Perseue telegraphs that the cutter, about which Reuter wired on January 31, has been given up as lost. j The cutter of the cruiser Per»eu« with a landing party, consisting of Lieutenant Walter Smith and nine(Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article17 1913-02-14 139 (Reuter.) London, February 13. Herr Buri, German Consul at Shanghai, has been appointed Minister at Bangkok.(Reuter.) - 17 words
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