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Title Section21 1913-03-07 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $17.50 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 11. Penang, Friday, 7th MARCH, 1913. No. 10.21 words
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Advertisement277 1913-03-07 1 X X X v ZZ/ZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZ. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ'r’ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZ/Z/ZZ. I CONTENTS. j x X X X X X X X Leaders: page. Miscellaneous page. X X X X x Rubber in Brazil The Allan Wilkie Co. 187 x The British Navy 192 The Trang Outrage ...187,200 The fetraits Chinese 192 ‘2OB S Ricsbas277 words
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Advertisement173 1913-03-07 2 THE I STUAI’fS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. J Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all important news from various parts of the Far East, If J including173 words
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Article1067 1913-03-07 187 it is not often that we find anything of outstanding interest to local investors in the financial columns of Tiuth. In fact, those of us who are acquainted at first hand with the conditions of the Malayan planting industry are apt to smile at the advice regarding1,067 words
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Article291 1913-03-07 187 Penang theatregoers are offered th»' opportunity of witnessing the talented Allan Wilkie Co., who are billed to open at the Town Hall on Wednesday, March G, for two nights only. The plavs that have been selected to be staged are Geo. du Maurier’s Tri by and291 words
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Article220 1913-03-07 187 > A’ P The latest news from Trang reports no change m the condition of the victims of the shooting outrage Dr Baggs, of the Siamese Medical Service, and Dr. Amuer of Tongkab, left Penang for Trang last night by the 8. s. Mary Austin. The Kuala> A’ P - 220 words
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Advertisement97 1913-03-07 187 os soam ism Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Price 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 NB.- All bm»inr*B cr»mmunicati' n*97 words
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Article257 1913-03-07 188 DINNER IN SINGAPORE. Some Notable Speeches. (Eeho N/xxnaZ.) Singapore, February 28. HE. Wei Chen Tao, the newly.appointed Chinese Ambassador to Holland, was entertained to dinner at the Adelphi Ho'el by the Amateur Drawing Association Mr 'Jan 1 lang Yew thanked the Ambassidor f»r his presence He257 words
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Article220 1913-03-07 188 THE POWERS AND RUMANIA. (Reuter.) London, February 27. In view of the Bulgarian acceptance of unqualified arbitration by the Powers, the latter are desirous of inducing Rumania to renounce the reservations, both regarding Silistria and the ultimate acquiescence to the decision of the Powers. Hakki Pasha’» Mutton A(Reuter.) - 220 words
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Article106 1913-03-07 188 CONCLUSION OF TRIAL. (Reuter.) Paris, February 28. The trial of the Paris motor bandits has concluded. The leaders Dieudonne, Callemm, Soudy and Monier were sentenced to death. Two others were sentenced to hard labour for life One man was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment and eight men(Reuter.) - 106 words
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Article109 1913-03-07 188 Demobilisation Rumours Premature. (Reuter.) Vienna, February 27. Circumstantial reports that Russia and Austria are ready to demobilise are aemiofficially described as premature. The Weiner Allgenieine Zeitung yesterday evening said: Demobilisation is probable but in no way certain as the situation is virtually unchanged. [The well-informed Vienna correspondent(Reuter.) - 109 words
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Article71 1913-03-07 188 (Reuter.) London, February 28. Mr* Justice Parker (who heard th® action brought by Messrs. John Aird <fc Co against the Straits Government in connection with Tanjong Pagar) succeeds the late Lord Macnaughten as one of the Lords of Appeal iu Ordinary. The salary attached to the(Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article44 1913-03-07 188 (r.vhn Stxriul. Singapore, February 28. Messrs. Fraser A Co., in their weekly report, say that the market was dull throughout the week. Dealings in all unctions wore restricted. London advices indicate a slight improvement after a steady drop for several days44 words
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Article22 1913-03-07 188 (Reuter) Paris, February 28. lu the rugby football match at Paris Wales b>*at France by II points to 8.(Reuter) - 22 words
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Article70 1913-03-07 188 Isnuc on March 7. (I leu I er.) Berlin, February 27. A r-yi) bc.itc has underwritten the 4% lmperi.il Loan <4 -£2,500 000, and the 4% PruHsiin Loan of '>,00(1,000 at 98 6 The so cal el I’russiiti Syndicate has taken over *.i further £20,000,000 of(I leu I er.) - 70 words
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Article44 1913-03-07 188 (Reuter.) Willington 1 ebruaty 28. Ldy Ecott has a» rived here. She is well, she heard the news of the death of her hu ban 1 off Fiji, and said 1 must be brave my hud and would with me tu be(Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article215 1913-03-07 188 Opposition Tactics. (Reuter.) London, February 27. Some men caught a woman painting Votes for Women on the seats in Hampstead Heath in bright green paint She was seized, pulled down, and her face and hair were smothered in the paint. Then she was released Suffragette meetings at(Reuter.) - 215 words
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Article29 1913-03-07 188 (Reuter London, February 28. The Duke and Duchets of Connaught have returned to Ottawa. The Duchess of Connaught is in the best of health.(Reuter ) - 29 words
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Article32 1913-03-07 188 Appropriation Bill, (Reuter.) ashington, February 27. Ihe House of Representatives has passed the Naval Appropriation Bill of $111,001),000 (gold), authorising the construction of one battleship, six destrovers, and four submarines.(Reuter.) - 32 words
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Obituary150 1913-03-07 188 Obituary. (Reuter.) London, February 27. The death has taken place, at the age of 68, of Sir William Henry White who was Director of Naval Construction and Assistant Controller of the Royal Navy from 1885-1902. Obituary. (Reuter.) London, March I. Father Staunton, the well-known Roman Catholic priest, is dead. '1150 words
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Article144 1913-03-07 189 £.20.000,000 FOR WAR MATERIA I (Reuter.) Paris, February 28. The Government has submitted a bill to the Chamber providing £20,000,000 for war material which is most urgently needed to bring the defence to a proper pitch of efficiency within a maximum of five years. The preamble declares(Reuter.) - 144 words
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Article33 1913-03-07 189 (Reuter.) St. Petersburg, February 28. There have been continuous searches and arrests, chiefly among the workmen and students, in connection with the forthcoming celebration of the tercentenary of the Romanoff dynasty.(Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article30 1913-03-07 189 (Reuter.) Mexico City, February 27. President Huerta is drafting a Bill conferring an amnesty on all political offenders who present themselves to the authorities within fourteen days.(Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article19 1913-03-07 189 (Reuter.) Paris, February 28. In the Amateur Association football match England beat France bj 4 goals to(Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article32 1913-03-07 189 (Reuter.) London, February 27» The airship Beta, while alighting at Aidershot, collided with some telephone wires. It then drifted for some distance bumping badly. The car was seriously(Reuter.) - 32 words
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103 1913-03-07 189 Sir Frank Swettenham's Suggestion. (Reuter.) London, February 28. Sir Frank Swettenham, writing to the Time», suggests that as the cost of the most British battleship will not exceed *2,000,090, the rulers of the Federated States and the members of the •deral Council should re-apportion their «plendid(Reuter.) - 103 words
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Article678 1913-03-07 189 lo iub Editor of ms Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I am very much amused to read the article in your last night’s paper contributed by A Penang Girl on the subject of the dresses in use by the Penang born ladies which A Penang Girl terms as678 words
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Article207 1913-03-07 189 A good deal has been heard of late of the value of dyn unite in planting. Its uses aie many and varied and Mr. R. N. Lvne. Director of Agriculture in Ceylon.’ is of opinion that dynamite will inevitably enter very largely into planting operations before long.207 words
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105 1913-03-07 189 To tHK Ebl ILK OF Hit! SltAllS GcHU. Dear Sir, Since writing you about ixi hanging papers with y u, 1 have felt obliged to resign from “The Ceylonese.” Ratified by various ind cations that the Directors were not going to permit me to105 words
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Advertisement81 1913-03-07 189 Bewre of Colds. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when they have colds Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why a l medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick81 words
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Advertisement38 1913-03-07 189 A F.rty Yers’ Test. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been curing c u.hs and colds for the pxst forty years and has gained in popularity ?ve/v Wtat better rc mmendation is re•pined? Fur sale by all Dispeusaiws and Dualcis.38 words
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Article565 1913-03-07 190 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The Annual Geneial Meeting of the members of the Pen ng Library was held vestarday evening, there being present Mr. Justice S L Thornton (who presided in the absence of the Hon. W. Evans, Resident Cmiucidor) and Messrs A V. Brown, KH. Piuboro, A. v565 words
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Article516 1913-03-07 190 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, the following gentlemen being present: Mr. W. Peel (President), Mr. F. Duxbury, Mr. W. T. Chapman, Mr. Quah Beng Kee and Mr Lim Eow Hong with Mr. L M. Bell (Engineer) and Mr.516 words
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Article930 1913-03-07 190 Our local contemporary has found its way into the pages of The Globe. From tha*; most readable of the London evening papers we cull this gem (under date January 27th, 1913): The work of training at the racecourse.” trills the Penang Gazette." was continued this morning with more930 words
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Article749 1913-03-07 191 STATUTORY MEETINC. The Statutory General Meeting of this company was held in the Chamber of Commerce at noon to-day, when there were present —Messrs. F. C. El bels, M. Cathiravalo, D. A. M Brown, and J. Mclntosh (represent Messrs. Brown, Phillips Stewart, the Secretaries). In the absence749 words
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Article473 1913-03-07 191 i rs. A F Low proceeds Home to-day by the P. O. s.s Sardinia. o Inspector H. H. Pearce leaves for Home to-day by the P. O. ss. Sardinia on long leave. Mr. Cuscaden, Inspector-General of Police, Straits Settlements, has postponed his departure on leave till August. Mr. and473 words
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Advertisement75 1913-03-07 191 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be cured in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially valuable.75 words
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Advertisement53 1913-03-07 191 Best Medicine Mad'. A better medicine c m not be made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It relieves the, lungs, opens the secretions, aids expectoration and assists nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides, it contains no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. lor sale by all53 words
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Article573 1913-03-07 192 Mr Churchill’s decision to e der another hungry hundred from the Royal Naval Reserve to the Royal Navy is proof positive of the great scarcity of naval lieutenants towhi h attention is drawn in the 7’o/ies of February 3 The dearth is due to a minealculation on573 words
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Article668 1913-03-07 192 At the banquet to the new Chinese Miui-ter to the Hague, held in Singapore on Tbu-sday evening. Dr. Yin, who occupies an influential position among the Strsits-born Cbiueue <4 the Southern Setflejient, took the opportunity of emphas zing the fact that the affection which Le and his668 words
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Article554 1913-03-07 192 From Thursday’s Malay Mail We are sorry to hear that Dr. Gerrard is suffering from an attack of sciatica. Mr. and Mrs. Alma Baker leave for home by the Princes* Alice on the 22nd of April. The engagement of Miss Lake, sister of Mrs. Elies, to Mr. Gordon Grieg,554 words
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Article844 1913-03-07 193 (From Our Own Correspondent,) Tai ping, February 28. Taipintf is as full as it can be to-day. Half Penang and half Ipoh appear to be |p re The Clubs are crowded by day; the bungalows by night. A pleasing feature is the number of ladies who have come844 words
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Article164 1913-03-07 193 Important Speeches. {Reuter.) Ottawa, February 28. The Canadian House? of Commons passed the second reading of the Navy Bill early in the morning by 114 votes to 84. Seven Quebec Nationalists, who usually support the Government, voted with the minority. One Liberal supported the Government. Sir Wilfrid* {Reuter.) - 164 words
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Article15 1913-03-07 193 {Reuter.) Wellington, February 28. Lady Scott and Commander Evans have sailed for Sydney.{Reuter.) - 15 words
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Article56 1913-03-07 193 An Action for Libel. {Reuter.) London, February 28. Mr. Cecil Chesterton, a brother of Mr. G. K. Chesterton, has been committed for trial on the charge of libelling Mr. Godfrey Isaacs, managing director of the Marconi Company, in the newspiper Eye Witness. The statements mainly related to{Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article321 1913-03-07 193 THE DOUBLE RICSHA. COMPROMISE AMENDMENT. f Echo Special.') Singapore, March 1. At the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday, during the discussion on double' rieshas, the Attorney-General introduced, his compromise a i endment forbidding the use of the riesha for more than one person over 16 or one321 words
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Article112 1913-03-07 193 Government Inaction. {Echo Special.) Singapore, March 1. At the meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commission Dr. Fowlie moved a resolution calling attention to the Government delay in answering the board’s letter regarding the sanitary improvement scheme in Hokien and Macao Streets and recording an opinion that, in.112 words
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Article43 1913-03-07 193 (Echo Spet u. Singapore, March 1. At a meeting of the Singapore Poultry and Dairy I arm a resolution was pissed requesting the directors to call a meeting of the shareholders forthwith to consider the winding up of the company.43 words
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Article72 1913-03-07 194 FIRST DAT’S RtSDLTS» (Lc/w iSirfcviL i Taiping, March 1. following were the results of the racing Rwi S'afinUm Jdcfr Tote Back 2. liar hey o'Flynn (xu. ng rubber Taqnlie... Tote $l4p'a -e Tote $2O, M 2. Race 3. R< volution N<nnw. >eldin<ji Tote $5 Race 4. Had 172 words
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Article69 1913-03-07 194 (Echo Special') Kuala Lumpur, February 28. Batu Caves have paid a final dividend of UO%. The market recovering the average price of rubber at the London auction was 3/101 per lb. CiMtlefieW, Gedong and Bertam are now quoted ex-dividend. w k i Kuala Lumpur, March 1. < Bagan69 words
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Article65 1913-03-07 194 />7lO SfHifitll. Kuala Lumpur, March 1. A serious accident took place at the Batu f’aven quai ries at noon. A n enormous mass of rock fell, burying two coolies who were about to ignite the blasting charge, lhe other coolies were standing far away to be65 words
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Article51 1913-03-07 194 A othsr Hungry Hundred.” (Reuter.) London, February 28. The Admiralty has decided as an exceptional measure to enter a limited number of Royal Naval Reserve officers belonging to the mercantile marine, between the a U es of 22 and 32, on the supplementary list of The Royal(Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article24 1913-03-07 194 (Reuter.) London, February 28. The L mdon bakers announce a strike on March 15 unless shorter hours of labour ut granted.(Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article93 1913-03-07 194 PLO F AGAINST CO (Reute* Constantino F- The Police have discos I < against the Government mittee of Union and I H to have organised. Lufh Bey, r(i Prince Sabaeddin, and including four officers Others are in hiding. There hr ;.f that Prince Sabaeddin is connected wit the(Reute* ; - 93 words
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Article118 1913-03-07 194 No Discrimination. (Reuter.) London, February 28. Mr. Woodrow Wilson, in a letter to a Senator, states that he is in favour of Mr. Elihu Root’s bill, abolishing discrimination in favour of American ships using the Panama Canal. U. S. and Nicaragua. Washington, February 28. d he United States(Reuter.) - 118 words
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Article133 1913-03-07 194 A Defiant tenant. (Reuter.) London, February 28. The Kaiser has again been defeated in the law suit against a tenant on His Majesty’s Cadinen Estate named Sobst. The previous proceedings arose from the refusal of Sohst to cjmplv with the orders of His Majety’s agent, involving(Reuter.) - 133 words
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Article99 1913-03-07 194 Mercantile Air-Fleet Scheme. (Reuter.) London, February 28. The National Defence Association has sent a memorial to the Premier, Mr H. H Asquith. It urges the Government to take the nation into its confidence and give a plain statement of the position of the country in view of the(Reuter.) - 99 words
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529 1913-03-07 194 NMiAs. GiGhRAL MEETING, Tbe Annual General Meeting of th® > i.. .fl Plantations Co., Ltd. washed' at tbe Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon t-. receive and consider th® statement of accounts and balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 1912, to vote directors’ fees,529 words
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Advertisement51 1913-03-07 194 When You Are Bilious. hood ferments in your stomach .when you .ire bilious. Quit eating and take a full <i >se of Chairberl.tin’s Tablets. They will cleanout and strengthen ”our stomach and to-morrow you will relish your food again. The best ever for biliousness. For sale by ail Dispensaries and51 words
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Article147 1913-03-07 195 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS EcUO. read with appreciation your leader on the Back lane robbery question. It may interest you and your readers if I your attention to the fact that not 1 mav the Commissioners seize without L'ment a strip 20' wide along the147 words
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Article1038 1913-03-07 195 If the Colonial Government had set out with the deliberate intention of making a laughing-stock of itself and the Legislative Council, it could not have adopted an attitude more likely to produce such a result than that which it assumed during the debate, or rather the desultory1,038 words
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Article188 1913-03-07 195 SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. .r/io Sjtecuil Taiping, March 3. Following were the results of the racing on Saturday Race 1 (1 mile). Mr. Thord Gray’s Jack 1 Mr W. L. Swan’s Nil Denperandnm 2 Race 2 (five furlongs). Mr. Lee Toon Tock’s Revolution 1 Dr. Jacques’ Gangrobber,... 2 Also188 words
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Article221 1913-03-07 195 Statutory Meeting. {Echo Special.) Singapore, March 3. At the statutory meeting of the Titi Tin Company Mr. Hans Becker, who took the Chair, reported progress though there had been many adverse circumstances since the company was formed. The total area was now over I,OCO acres. He drew attention221 words
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Article53 1913-03-07 195 (E> ho Special.) Singapore, March 3. Forty Welshmen with their guests dined at the Hotel del Europe on Saturday to celebrate Sf. David’s Day. Dr. Davies occupied the chair. The speeches began «ar y and ended late. The evening was wpl hlled with pleusint intercourse53 words
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Article206 1913-03-07 196 BRIGHT PEACE PROSPECTS. (Reuter.) London, March I The prospects of peace are regarded as more favourable 1 han at any time since the armutice at Chatalji. Tewfik PaJ.a called at the Foreign Office yesterday. He was followed some time later by Hakki I asha Diplomatic circles regard these(Reuter.) - 206 words
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Article404 1913-03-07 196 Russia and Slavs. St. Petersburg, February 15. M BashmakofT, the Slavophile Editor of the Official Gazette has been compelled to resign owing to his relusil to abstain from pro-Sl av dem inst rations in public. He lias written to the Minister of the Interior insisting on the furtherance404 words
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Article109 1913-03-07 196 New Aerodromes, (Reuter.) Berlin, March 2. The debate in the Reichstag on the naval estimates yesterday was remarkable for the speeches of the leaders of the Gentie, the National Liberals dwelling in the progress of the German Navy, (-specially in regard to torpedo boats, submarines and aircraft,(Reuter.) - 109 words
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Article56 1913-03-07 196 Sun Yat Sen's Important Concession. (Renter.) Tok io, March 3. Dr. Sun Vat Sen, who has been on a visit to Japan, leaves to-morrow. His speeches indicate that the real object of his visit was to foster the Gift no-Japanese commercial and political ententes. He offered important(Renter.) - 56 words
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Article22 1913-03-07 196 (Reuter.) London, March 1. An engine dashed into an electric train at Newcastle, smashing the last coach. Thirtvtive were injured.(Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article61 1913-03-07 196 Emigration Scheme. (Reuter.) London, March 1. A party of Boy Scouts have left for Melbourne on board the s.s. Marathon. lhey are emigrating by assisted passages under the Victorian Government British Lads Scheme. A second partv will leave for Canada on April L The j’oy Scouts Association is(Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article351 1913-03-07 196 JC12.500.000 Annually Necessary. (Reuter.) Berlin, March I. In view of the approaching introduction of the new Army Bills and the Government’s secrecy in regard to them, the German pipers are publishing the estimates of the increase. They agree that £12,500,000 anouilly will be necessary, but they expect(Reuter.) - 351 words
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Article81 1913-03-07 196 An Acute Controversy. (Reuter.) London, March 1. It is reported that the question of the County Cricket Championships, which the Advisory Committee have been discussing at Lord’s, is becoming acute. The chief matter controversy is the proposed restiiction of the matches to two days of seven hours(Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article37 1913-03-07 196 Reuter.) London, March 1. The banks of St. Petersburg and Moscow have decided to present the Tsar with a million roubles for charitable purposes on the occasion of the tercentenary of the Ronianofl dynast v.( Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article88 1913-03-07 197 THE BRITISH REJOINDER. (Reuter.) London, March 2. Tbe British rejoinder to the letter of January 23 of Mr. P. C Knox (U. S. Secretary of State) has been presented at Washington. It answers the contention that, the British grievance in regard to the Panama Canal was only hypothetical(Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article180 1913-03-07 197 A Large Surplus. (Reuter.) London, March 1. The Indian Budget of 1912-3 shows a surplus of 3.' millions sterling, 2 millions sterling above the estimated surplus. The estimates of 1913-4 show a surplus of 1.1 millions sterling. The Opium Revenue. The Hon. Sir Guy Fleetwood Wilson, Finance(Reuter.) - 180 words
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Article98 1913-03-07 197 Hoax on the Police. (Reuter.) London, March 1. The Pontypjol Police received apparently official orders, presumably sent by Suffragettes, instructing them to mobilise the Territorials on a war basis. The Police put up placards and communicated with a number of Territorials and Reservists before the hoax was discovered.(Reuter.) - 98 words
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Article35 1913-03-07 197 (Reuter.) ri Washington, March 1. lhe naval Committee of the Senate has restored the principal items of the Naval Appropriations Bill, including the provision for two battleships which the of Representatives struck out.(Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article12 1913-03-07 197 (Reuter.) London, Mirch 1. ccott funds now amount to £40,000.(Reuter.) - 12 words
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Article26 1913-03-07 197 (Reuter.) London, March I. In the tinal tie of the Rugby County Championship Gloucestershire beat Cumberland by 14 points to 3 at Carlisle.(Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article22 1913-03-07 197 (Reuter.) Berlin, March 2 Ihe I arseval airship, built for Russia, made a successful flight of 110 miles yesterday.(Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article15 1913-03-07 197 (Reuter.) Mexico, March I. benor Felix Diaz has accepted the candidacy lor the Presidency.(Reuter.) - 15 words
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Article94 1913-03-07 197 London, February 13. in the House of Commons Mr. Baker, replying to Mr. Wedgewood, said that Mr Arnold’s petition lor leave to appeal had now been lodged. The Arnold Appeal. London, February 20. When the news of the release of Mr. Arnold was received from Rangoon yesterday94 words
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Article74 1913-03-07 197 General Hertzog's Policy. Cape Town, February 1 7. In reply to a series of questions, General Hertzog emphatically declares that he desires continuance of British connection, but the question of whether the integrity of the Empire is ft paramount necessity for the well being of all its parts74 words
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Article31 1913-03-07 197 London, February 20. A Tokio cable states: Admiral Yamamoto has formed a Cabinet mainly consisting of the Seiyukai Party. Baron Nobuaki Makino is Minister for Foreign Affairs,31 words
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Article71 1913-03-07 197 Reichstag A Opposition to the Chancellor. London, February 20. In the German Reichstag yesterday a majority, consisting of the Centre, Socialists, Poles, Danes and Alsatians, passed a pri ’ate Bill repealing the Anti-Jesuit law. Being a private Bill it has no force, but the Centre has delivered71 words
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Article47 1913-03-07 197 London, February 20. A telegram to the Time’s from St. Petersburg states that seventeen officers and fortytwo non-commissioned officers of the Siberian Cavalry h .ve been seconded for service in Mongolia, as instructors. They will raise a native mounted brigade < u the Cossack model.47 words
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Article371 1913-03-07 197 SEH YEOH KONGSI SUED. /V very important case will be heard in the Supreme Court to-morrow in which the President and trustees of the Seh Yeoh Kongsiare beingsued By the Attorney General for the Colony and by the relatives of Yeoh Paik Tatt, Merchant, Penang, the371 words
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Article207 1913-03-07 197 Charge Against Chinese Baba. Before Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton in the Third Court this morning a well-known Chinese Baba, numrd Khoo Soo Tat, was charged with the theft of tin oro to the value of $3,000, the property of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd.207 words
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Article578 1913-03-07 198 We are sorry to hear the Resident of Selangor is not very *ell Mr. H E. Bratt, the well-known planter and contractor, is on a visit to Penang. Mr B Nunn is appointed a District Judge for the Settlement of Singapore. Mr. O/Magnee, of Messrs Naudin ten Cate and578 words
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Article494 1913-03-07 198 The following appointments are gazetted in the F. M. S. Government Gazette. Mr H Whitfield to bean Assistant Engineer, P W D Mr WH Elkins to be a District frame Superintendent, F M S R. Mr A T Bennetts to be a Supernumerary Inspector of Mines, F M494 words
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Article958 1913-03-07 198 Reuter sometimes provides us with a smile. He start! d us on Saturday with the announcement that “London bankers announce strike unless granted shorter hours”. Sir Edwin Burning Lawrence still refuses obstinately to do real justice to Bacon. He admitted, at the Bacon Society dinner the other night,958 words
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Article50 1913-03-07 199 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for the week ended March 1, was thirty-two tons. The output for February was as follows No. 1 Dredge, working 519 hours, 301 piculs 2 399 ,153 „3 460 759 4 537 296 „5 525 ,372 Total 2,440 1,88150 words
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Article92 1913-03-07 199 Following were the scores made by the P. L. R. C. at Kam pong Bahru this morning: The Murray Challenge Trophy. 200 yards. Miss Mclntyre 29* Miss Joan Smith 28* Mrs Liston 27* 1 Miss L. Smith 26» 1 Mrs Oxenham 26* Mrs Webster 26* Miss Gawthorne 24 Miss92 words
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Article1256 1913-03-07 199 T. DEBATE ON DOUBLE RICSHA QUESTION. A Compromise Effected. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held on Friday afternoon. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, k c m.g presided, and there were also present H E. the Officer Commanding (Lt.-Col. A. G. Marrable), the Colonial Secretary£ T. - 1,256 words
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Article391 1913-03-07 200 ANNUAL RIFLE MEETING. The Annual Rifle Meeting of the Penang Volunteer Corps commenced yesterday morning at tbe Rifle R.nge, Campong Bahru, with the competitions for the Chaplain’s Clock, The Kedah Challenge Plate ahd The Cadet Officers’ Prize. The Chaplain’s Clock (200 yards) Conditions. Competitor to be standing at391 words
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Article50 1913-03-07 200 A private wire received last m Jit states that Inth the victims of the Trang shooting outiage are progressing favourably. They are now much better. Au operation was IMJlformed on Mr. Khaw Joo Keat, the more NHiiouily injured of tbe two, an I the bullet was extracted.50 words
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Article1154 1913-03-07 200 Nothing is more striking among the recent political developments of the nations than the revival of a patriotic ami martial spirit in France This revival dates from tbe Casablanca incident and the Algeciras Conference, when Germany made h i rival feel all the weight of the1,154 words
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Advertisement52 1913-03-07 200 When You Are Bilious. Food ferments in your stomach when you are bilious. Q u lt ali(i tlke a full dose of Chnrl>erlain's Tablets. They will cleanout and strengthen your stomach and to morrow you will relish ycur food again. Tbe best ever for biliousness. Bor sale by ill pispenearieb52 words
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Article924 1913-03-07 201 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, March 4, 1913. number of monitor lizards has been in the neighbourhoods of Asam Kumbang and Kamunting lately. A larger B ber of fowls has at the same timi Wished beyond mortal ken and the supply of eggs has, by the same token,924 words
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Article275 1913-03-07 201 Charge Against A Lance-Corporal-A Malay lance-corporal named Sheriff, stationed at Pitt Street, appeared before Mr. E. E. Colman yesterday afternoon charged with extorting the sum of two cents each from three hawkers at Rupe Walk by putting them into fear of injury on February 21. Chief Detective-Inspector J.275 words
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Article308 1913-03-07 201 Further Charges of Cheating. Before Mr. Langham Carter in the Police Court, Bukit Mertajam, this morning J. W. N Hammond, a European, who was last week sentenced to six months' tigorous imp isonment for cheating, was further charged with cheating on three counts by presenting cheques to308 words
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Article65 1913-03-07 201 The B’ebrua’ry rubber crop for the following estates is appended below lb. New Columbia Rubber Co, Ltd. 8,012 Juru Estates, Ltd. 2,057 Gula-Kalumpong Rubber Estates, Ltd. ...45,690 The Rubber Estates of Krian, Ltd... 13,875 Padang Rubber Estate Co., Ltd. 8,600 Padang Jawa Rubber Estate, Ltd... 7,900 Consolidated65 words
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Article148 1913-03-07 201 We would remind our readers of the follow-my-leader which is to take place to-morrow. The meet will ba on the Parade Ground at 5 pm. and the finish at “Dilwara”, where Commander aud Mrs Macintyre will be “at home” to the members of the Hunt Club and148 words
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Article3299 1913-03-07 202 11. BO TOI! “Speaking of Hailarns—”, said the Captain. The Welsh engineer took out his pipe and violently filled it, and ripped out into strange oaths such as do not often echo in the Chinese harbour. Look you now, he said, I’m not a lad given to angry3,299 words
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Article334 1913-03-07 203 STRAITS REPRESENTATIVES. According to the Republican Advocate the results of the election for Chinese Oversea representation in the Upper House of the permanent I arliament, (as communicated by Mr. Feng Tsze-yu for Minister Liu Kwei-yi of Industry and Commerce who acted as Supervisor,) are as follows 1.334 words
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Article168 1913-03-07 203 Why did Lord Lorehura Resign Lord Selborne, at a meeting under the auspices of the Conservative and Unionist Women’s Franchise Association, severely criticised the Premier and the Government, and suggested that Lord Loreburn resigned the Lord Chancellorship because he would not give a pledge to use the Parliament168 words
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Article980 1913-03-07 204 When the coster’s finished jumping on his mother, He loves to lie a-baAing in the -un. A literary malady has broken out among the pri»oner« recently eentemwl in Pans for the long serie, of bandit crimes Raymond ‘•La Science” has written about theology. Soudr, “the man with the980 words
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308 1913-03-07 204 Mr. Tom Wright, lately Editor of the Straits Echo, left a host of friends in I’enansz, where his uncompromising independence won respect and his abi ity appreciation even from those who diffeied from him most strongly on political questions. The news of his resignation308 words
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Article358 1913-03-07 204 A Malay named Hashim, chauffeur of a Perik car, No. 430, was this morning charged before Mr. A W B. Hamilton with driving his car at a great speed and not sounding his horn while turning from Green Hall into Light Street on February 4. He358 words
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Article116 1913-03-07 204 The following are the Febiuary rubber crops of the various estates lb. The Straits Rubber Co., Ltd. ...126,000 The Rubana Rubber Estates Ltd. 37,000 The Tali Ayer Rubber Estates, Ltd. 32,500 The Bagan Serai Co., Ltd. 10,510 The Batak Rabit Rubber Estate, Ltd 9,500 The Brieh Rubber116 words
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Article40 1913-03-07 204 Ihe February output of this mine was 2,633.44 piculs, valued at $172,550.77. The estimated profit after paying all expenditure is $74,019.72. Of the output 2,386.57 piculs were obtained from the mine itself and 246.87 piculs from tributers.40 words
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Article36 1913-03-07 205 (Reuter.) Berlin, 4 Several British naval mm hun arrived t Bitterfeld to study the const motion and Hend the trials of the Parseval airsh-.p tor the British Admiralty which will ba comthree wwki.(Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article81 1913-03-07 205 Duke of Somerset's Appeal. (Reuter.) London, March 3. The Duke of Somerset, Chairman of the British Olympic Association, in a letter to the papers, urges closer co-operation between the various athletic bodies. He is of opinion that it is essential for British representatives of every sport to form(Reuter.) - 81 words
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Article41 1913-03-07 205 A Frontier Fight. (Reuter.) New York, March 3. Reports from the Mexico-American border stite that sixty Mexicans fired at four American officers across the border. The Negro Cavalry replied and six Mexicans were killed. Several were wounded.(Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article44 1913-03-07 205 (Reuter.) Paris, March 3. The airman Faitre, in attempting to fly from Mourmelon to Switzerland, was compelled to descend for petrol at Metz. He was arrested by the German Police and obliged to pack up his monoplane and return to France.(Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article31 1913-03-07 205 (Reuter.) London, March 3. The Divorce Court has granted a decree nisi to Col. Sir William Henry Manning, Governor of Jamaica. The co-respondent His Exce’lency’s late Aide-de-Camp.(Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article57 1913-03-07 205 (Reuter.) Berlin, March 3. A local jeweller and his wife and daughter, while returning in a motor to Berlin bom an excursion, ran into a double wire Wretched across the street. The jeweller jnd his wife were both killed their daughter was seriously injured. It is not(Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article50 1913-03-07 205 (Reuter.) I Melbourne, March 3. An eaiuail Governor-General of 1 raha, who opened the Commonwealth P°^ e B e at Geelong, said that the the 18 k men t of this College showed that L n C u, r y was thoroughly in earnest as "«MiiKml defence.(Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article434 1913-03-07 205 TRIAL AT JOHORE. 1 h rmn Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 4. The trial of the Chinese coolie charged with the murder of the late Mr. Oak lev, Manager of Sedeuak Estate, Johore, began yesterday at Johore Bahru befoie Mr. J. C. Sugais, Legal Adviser434 words
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Article85 1913-03-07 205 New Malay School Opened. (From Our Own (Correspondent 0 Singapore, March 4. H. E. the Governor yesterday opened a new Malay school built by Syed Omar bin Mohamed Alsagoff. A distinguished company was present, with the band of the Yorkshires in attendance. Unfortunately, the proceedings were marred85 words
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Article443 1913-03-07 205 THE MIDLAND RAILWAY TROUBLE. (Reuter.) •London, March 3. The Midland Railway, in a long statement justifying their dismissal of Guard Ricbaidson, maintain that he disobeyed the new working arrangement under which traffic is operated by oral instructions. Richaidson was the only man who refused to obey the(Reuter.) - 443 words
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Article89 1913-03-07 205 Sydney in Darkness. (Reuter.) Sydney, March 3. A general strike of the gas workers has plunged the city into darkness. The hospitals are seriously affected and the shops and hotels are using candles. The strikers repudiated the agreement which the Minister of Education, the Hon. A. C.(Reuter.) - 89 words
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Article102 1913-03-07 206 Plot ata'Bit Government. (Reuter.) Constantinople, March 3. It is reported that a plot, headed by Lutfi Bey, Secretary to Prince Sabeddin, to overthrow the Government has been discovered An official communique says that the plan was to lead the mob to the Palace and demand the(Reuter.) - 102 words
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Article203 1913-03-07 206 A Cut! Reply to Yuan-Shi-K »i. (Reuter.) St. Petersburg, March 3. A telpgiam from Urga states that the Hutukhtu, in a curt message replying to Yuan Shih Kai’s representations, says it is useless for China to speak of sympathy for Mongolia. It recommends Yuan to devote himself(Reuter.) - 203 words
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Article161 1913-03-07 206 Geitnany't Big Spurt. (Reuter.) London, March 3. Germany’s gigantic spurt in the race of armaments, which has exceeded all expectation?, is the great topic of discussion in the papers, which comment guardedly on the matter, evidently awaiting more explicit information, but it is generally pointed out(Reuter.) - 161 words
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Article181 1913-03-07 206 ROWDY SCENES AT HYDE PARK. (Reuter.) London, March 3. Rowdy scenes took place at Suffragette meetings at Hyde Park and Wimbledon. There were huge crowds in which were many women. They pelted the speakers with pieces of turf, boots and sticks and sang popular songs drowning the speeches.(Reuter.) - 181 words
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Article82 1913-03-07 206 Visit tj a Battleship. (Reuter.) London, March 4. Mr. Winston Churchill, FirSt Lord of the Admiralty, who is spending the Parliamentary recess on the Riviera, arrived at loulon, the principal naval port on the Mediterranean and headquarters of the French fleet, at the same time as(Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article31 1913-03-07 206 Scotland v. Wales. (Reuter.) London, March 4. The international Association football match between Wales and Scotland at Wrexham resulted in a draw, no score being made by either side.(Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article643 1913-03-07 206 SEH YEOH KONGSI SUED. In the Supreme Court this morning, before Mr. Justice Ebden the hearing wag commenced of the suit, Attorney General and Yeoh Paik Tatt vs. The Trustees of the Seh Yeoh Kongsi. The plaintiffs claim (1) To have an account taken of the643 words
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Advertisement47 1913-03-07 206 Ruh It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy m existence and gives relief quicker. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Article15 1913-03-07 207 Lewton-Brain.— On March 2, the wife of L. Lewton-Brain, Kuala Lumpur, of a son.15 words
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Article589 1913-03-07 207 By their latest antics the Maenads who lead the militant section of the Suffragists have evidently managed to precipitate something very like a sex war in England. It is not pleasant to read of women being subjected to rough treatment at the hands of a589 words
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Article41 1913-03-07 207 LHARE Market flat. (/’rom Our Own Correspondent,) London, March 4. The following rubber company dividends are announced Narborough (F.M.S.)—2J per cent, interim. Balgownie —25 per cent. The rubber share market is fl it and rubber itself is weak.41 words
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Article65 1913-03-07 207 The undermentioned rubber was sold by auction at the Penang Rubber Auction Rooms to-day at the prices detailed below: No. 1 Crepe $202—5208 No. 3 172- 185 No. 1 Smoked Sheet 201— 208 No. 1 Unsmoked Sheet 199 203 No. 2 190-196 Untreated Scrap 133 146 6265 words
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Article129 1913-03-07 207 A Liberal Amendment. (Reuter.) Ottawa, March 4. Yesterday the Canadian House of Commons began the Committee stage of the Navy Bdl with an all-night sitting. It is expected th it the House will sit continuously Gill Saturday night as the rules do not provide for the closure.(Reuter.) - 129 words
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Article169 1913-03-07 207 German Objections. (Reuter J Berlin, March 4. Attention has been called in the Reichstag to the agreement between the firm of Lever Brothers, of Port Sunlight, and the Government of Liberia. The G ivernment representative declared that the granting of such a concession of such scope as(Reuter J - 169 words
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Article177 1913-03-07 207 THE ALLIES' TERMS. (Reuter.) London, March 4. It is stated that the terms of the Allies, as a condition of their accepting mediation, include the surrender of Adrianople, Scutari, and Janina, the fixing of the BulgaroTurkish frontier from Rodosto to Midia, the cessioe of the peninsula of Gallipoli(Reuter.) - 177 words
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Article28 1913-03-07 207 Improved Relations. (Reuter.) London, March 4. The belief is growing in Vienna and Berlin that the demobilisation of the Austrian and Russian forces is imminent.(Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article48 1913-03-07 207 Garrisons Expelled. (Reuter.) Trieste, March 4. The Albanians have risen against the Servian occupation. There has been fighting for five days the Servian garrisons of Tirana and Kroj t have been expelled and are now fleeing towards the coast. Communication with Skutaria has been restored.(Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article32 1913-03-07 207 A Greek Success. (Reuter.) Athens, March 4. The Greek naval division has bombarded Santa Quaranta, the port of Janina, annihilating the Turkish artillery. After the bombardment Greek troops were landed.(Reuter.) - 32 words
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71 1913-03-07 207 The Visit to the Voltaire.” Reuter.) Paris, March 4. A semi-official note issued by the Ministry of Marine states that the French Navy keenly appreciate the courtesy displayed by Mr Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty in his visit to the I r( Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article422 1913-03-07 208 ARRIVAL IN WASHINGTON, (Reuter.) Washington, March 4. When Mr. Woodrow Wilson arrived here in connection with the preparations for hi inauguration as President of the Lint d States he received a great ovation Five thousand Suffragist", who have been debarred from taking part in the presidential procession(Reuter.) - 422 words
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Article47 1913-03-07 208 Reuter.) Berlin, March 4. The Reichstag has voted the first instalment of £250,030 tow irds the new Imperial yacht, costing L*5UO,OOO, after scathing criticisms by the Socialists who described the demand as inexcusable in view of the burdens already weighing on the people.( Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article155 1913-03-07 208 The Special Levy. (Reuter.) Berlin, March 4. Though opinions as to the methods of meeting the increased expense of the army vary, the public are apparently’ reconciled to the prospect of a milliard marks Army Bill in addition to the ordinary estimates despite the fact that probably(Reuter.) - 155 words
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Article31 1913-03-07 208 Government Appeal. (Reuter.) Sydney, March 4. The Government has deeded to guarantee protection of free labour. The Lord Mayor is appealing for volunteers to assist the gas companies.(Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article28 1913-03-07 208 An Important Decision. (Reuter.) Paris, March 4 The Supreme Military Council has decided in favour of three years service, with the abolition of all exemptions.(Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article93 1913-03-07 208 The Work of Thieves. (Reuter.) Berlin, March 4. It is now established beyond doubt that the motor trap fatality reported yesterday (by which a Berlin jeweller and his wife wore killed and their daughter seriously injured) was the work of robbers, who intended to ransack the car(Reuter.) - 93 words
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Article65 1913-03-07 208 (Reuter.) Washington, March 1. President Taft has signed the Bill creating a Department of Labour and Mr. Woodrow Wilson has appointed Mr. W. Bauchop WiLon, who was born at Blantyre in Scotland in 186*2 and was Secretary and Treasurer of the National Union of Miners from 19(Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article31 1913-03-07 208 A Notable Achi evement. (Reuter.) Paris, March 4. Yesterday for the first time Lake Chad, in Central Africa, heard the wireless time signals Irvin the Eiffel Tower in Paris,(Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article542 1913-03-07 208 Victims in Penang. Phva Easada (Mr. Khaw Sim Bee), Commissioner of Monthon Puket, and Mr? Khaw Joo Keat, Governor of Trang, who were shot by a Chinese dresser some time ago arrived here this morning by the ss Trang. With them came Mrs. Khaw Sira Bee’ His542 words
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Article5125 1913-03-07 209 The following documents were read yesterday in the Seh Yeoh Kongsi case: Statement of Claim. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements, Settlement of Penang, Between His Majesty’s Attorney General for the Colony of the Straits Settlement at and by the relation of Yeoh Paik5,125 words
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Article1571 1913-03-07 211 Preliminary Inquiry. The preliminary inquiry into thecaspin which a Chinese Baba named Khoo iSoo Tat, is charged witn the theft of tin ore, valued at $3,000, the property of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton in1,571 words
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Advertisement43 1913-03-07 211 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by ill Dispensaries and Dealers,43 words
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Article680 1913-03-07 212 No doubt the news of the conviction of Detective-Inspector Roche, of Shanghai Police, for taking bribes from Chinese, which we published in these columns a couple of days ago, will have led many of our readers to ask themselves whether the same kind of corruption is680 words
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Article376 1913-03-07 212 Some years ago Lord Roberts, the greatest soldier of our day, declared that the futu e of the nations would be decided in the Pacific. It is very largely the realisation of the probable truth of this prophecy that has impelled Canada, with a population hardly equal to376 words
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Article125 1913-03-07 213 A Bill has been presented by the Colonial Secretary, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, and the Solicitor-General to amend the Act of 1911 on the pensions of Governors of Dominions and Dependencies. It provides that for the purposes of Subsection (1) of Section 5 of125 words
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Article372 1913-03-07 213 A Handsome Dividend. Mr. J. Argyll Robertson, Manager of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, informs us that he has to-day received a telegram from the Head Office of the bank to the effect that at the approaching Annual General Meeting of Shareholders the Directors372 words
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Article818 1913-03-07 213 The Rev. Cannon 11. B. Durrant, Principal of St. John s College, Agra, lias been appointed Bishop of Lahore in succession to Bishop Lefroy. Mr. Foster Lee, of King Edward VII School, Taiping, who went to Colombo on leave some time back, returned this morning by the P. O818 words
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Article238 1913-03-07 213 AN ENJOYABLE RIDE. The members of the Penang Hunt Club held a very enjoyab'e Follow-my-Leader” ride yesterday evening finishing at Dilwara, the residence of Commander and Mrs. Macintyre. The .course selected was a gO)d one and of a nice length, the pace cut out could not have238 words
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Article1999 1913-03-07 214 SEH YEOH KONGSI SUED. (Before Mr. Justice Ebden). r Pla I NTI Fk H. —Attorney-G»*n»'ral and V*oh Paik Tatt (relator in thin suit). Defendants- Prpsidont and Commit te<-of the Seh Yeoh Kongsi, seventeen in number. Counsel. For the plaintiffs, the Hon A 11. Adams. For the1,999 words
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Advertisement47 1913-03-07 214 Ruh It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedv in existence and gives relief quicker. For sale by all Diapnsarwt and Dealers.47 words
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Article255 1913-03-07 215 HOUSE BOY’S EVIDENCE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 5. At the trial of the Chinaman, charged in the Johore High Court with the murder of Mr. D. C. Oak ley k of Sedenak Estate, on February 5 Mr. D. C. Oakley’s house boy _ave evidence255 words
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Article32 1913-03-07 215 More Big Dividends. (From our own Correspondent.) London, March 5. The following dividends are announced:— Inch Kenneth—3o per cent, interim. Bukit Lmtang—2o per cent, interim. Harpenden—4s per cent, final.32 words
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Article93 1913-03-07 215 (From Our Own Correspondent 0 Singapore, March 5. Mr. Plumpton, presiding at the annual general meeting of the Rubber Association, called attention to the genuine, if slow progress of the rubber auctions. The quantities had steadily increased and at the end of the year well over 20093 words
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Article66 1913-03-07 215 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 5, At the Singapore Rubber Auctions j><,359 lb. were offered for sale and 54,588 ‘b. were sold. The following prices were obtained Smoked Sheet $2OO to $220 per picul. UMmoked 8196 to $2ll first Crepe $2OB to $217 $lB9 t 066 words
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Article67 1913-03-07 215 'l'rom Our Own 'or respond ent 9 Singapore, March 5. Continuous rain has fallen for fifty hours and is still falling heavily. Floods are general. The night mail from Kuala Lumpur was two hours late. Singapore, March 6. From 6 o’clock on the morning of the 3rd67 words
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Article44 1913-03-07 215 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, March 5. A bugler of the Third Brahmans was sentenced at the Assizes to four vears’ imprisonment for the forgery of a comrade’s signature in a Postal Savings Bank book. He drew out forty-two dollars.44 words
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Article56 1913-03-07 215 (From Our Own Cor respondent.) Singapore, March 6. The recital given I>y Miss Marie Hall was well attended. The audience listened to her marvellous playing in breathless admiration. Miss Tilleard and Mr. Bromilow were also extremely fine. 11 E. the Governor will attend to-night. The seats are56 words
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Article147 1913-03-07 215 The Gnsworkers’ Strike. (Reuter.) Sydney, March 5. The Executi/e of the Labour Council has called on members of the Unions to refrain from joining the gas strikers. The prospects of a sufficiency of free labour are promising and the resumption of the general gas supply is expected(Reuter.) - 147 words
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Article137 1913-03-07 215 Message F.om Dr. Mawson, (Reuter) Sydney, March 6. The following wireless message has been received from Dr. Mawson; Whilst exploiiug the new coastline 300 miles South-West of the winter quarters on December 4, Ninnis with the dog-team and almost all the food disappeared in an unfathomable crevasse. Hertz(Reuter) - 137 words
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Article411 1913-03-07 215 THE PROHIBITED AREAS. (Reuter.) London, March 5. In virtue of the powers confer red by the Aerial Navigation Act Mr. Reginald Me Kenna, Home Secretary, has issued lengthy orders for the regulation and control of aircraft from abroad, d< fining the prohibited areas and prescribing the areas(Reuter.) - 411 words
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Article48 1913-03-07 215 Inlci View With the Grand Vizle (Reuter.) Constantinople, March 5. The Grand Vizier, m an interview, denie 1 that peace was imminent. Turkey had accepted the mediation of the Powers but was not negotiating with Bu garia direct, lurkey will refuse to pay a war indemnity.(Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article31 1913-03-07 215 (Reuter Sydney, March 5. Lady Scott, widow of Capain bn.lt, has arrived here and is staying with the Governor oi New South Wales, Sir Gerald oti tckland.(Reuter ) - 31 words
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Article243 1913-03-07 216 GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. (Reuter.) Heligoland, March 5. The German torpedo boat, No. .5776, was rammed and sunk by the cruiser Yorck off Heligoland last night. It u understood that fifty lives were lost. Fifteen people were saved. Berlin, March 5. Speaking inthe Reichstag. Grand-Admiral von(Reuter.) - 243 words
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Article144 1913-03-07 216 Settlemeßt Probable. (Reuter.) London, March 5. Richaids m, the Midland Railway Guard, In an interview to the Press said that if he had known the instructions emanated from headquarters he would have obeyed them. He promises to relieve the tension. The Chairman of the Midland Railway(Reuter.) - 144 words
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Article31 1913-03-07 216 Reuter.) London, March 5. The well-known aviator Geoffrey was killed while monoplaning at Salisbury Plain. Inthe course of.his fatal flight Geoffrey bad atUiued an altitude of 5,W0 feet.( Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article108 1913-03-07 216 another challenge er sir T LI'TON. ''Reuter.) London, March 5. The Daily Esprw states that Sir Thomas Lipton yesterday sent a challenge for the America Cup. London, later. Sir Thomas Lipton is challenging for the America Cup under the old rules and the race will take place''Reuter.) - 108 words
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Article55 1913-03-07 216 An Austrian Loan. (Reuter.) Vienna, March 5. The Niederoesterrcichische Eskompte Gesellschaft, lias granted China a loan of £300,000, China undertaking to give the Poldihuetta Cast-Steel Works during the next ten years orders for tool steel riflebarrels and gun-parts for the same amount. The Poldihuetta Company will establish abranch(Reuter.) - 55 words
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Article58 1913-03-07 216 Serious Shortage of Officers. (Reuter.) London, March 5. As, in spite of promotions from the lower deck and the admission of Royal Naval Reserve officers from the Mercantile Marine, there will still be a deficiency of officers, from 1916 onwards the Admiralty will admit thirty Cadets agdtl(Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article57 1913-03-07 216 (Reuter.) Paris, March 5. The Cabinet has approved of the decision of the Supreme Military Council to make the term of service in the Army three years. The measure will be retroactive and will apply to men who are now serving their time. A Bill in this(Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article29 1913-03-07 216 (Reuter.) Washington, March 5. One of the last acts of President Taft was to sign the Naw Bill for the construction of one battleship in 1913.(Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article36 1913-03-07 216 Another Frontier Fight. (Reuter,) London, March 5. Another skirmish took place between the American cavalry and the Mexican Federal troops on the frontier. The latter opened fire ami retreated when confronted with a machine gun,(Reuter,) - 36 words
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Article30 1913-03-07 216 British Liner Afire (Reuter.) Rio de Janeiro, March 5. 'The British liner Tarakina, from Welling, ton, N. Z, to London, is on fire in harbour here and is burning fiercely.(Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article117 1913-03-07 216 Pbnang, March 7. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2 4J 4 months’ sight Bank 2 4j| 3 Credit 24 3 Documentary.. 24< Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 1741 3 days’sight Private 175 f Bombay, Demand Bank 174| Moulmein, Demand Bank 173* 8 days’sight Private 175| Madras,117 words
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Article226 1913-03-07 216 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stoef' White Pepper 32 6) sales Trang Pepper 19.76 nominal Cloves 39.— teller» Mace 120— sellbrs> Pickings 100,— setters Nutmegs 110 s 26 setters No. 1 8.20 sales Sugar j 2 8.10 sales t Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.60 buyers Tahbun 190.—226 words
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Advertisement501 1913-03-07 217 advertisements. MP FWBIH—w ■IIU 7-. K |N«w Shipment of Account Books V E JUST ARRIV£ D. L »1 i Biafik B oks X MMSMbK S Puled Faint or with 4* F«Kk HIW money column. ViiN I<■■■/- i"' ?0T M r am n tLjIBLx iwfe/'VuT.'j '■■>•■•■ u.ootfsl.2o Oblong Bojks This is501 words
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