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Title Section21 1913-03-20 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 117,50 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 11. Penang, Thursday, 2()th MARCH, 1913. No. 12.21 words
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Advertisement277 1913-03-20 1 //z//zzz/ z/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. fit" /u j CONTENTS. I Leaders. page. Sport (Conld): page. 5 V X V X X X France and Germany 244 tDaDR Swimming Club 285 The Meanest Bill 24« eD W Volunteers 2 b When Greek Meets Bulgar 248 M. B. A. Notes 265 Penang and Council 248277 words
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Advertisement177 1913-03-20 2 Bib— 1 c THE I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. Published the day prior to the departure of each mail |j 'J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as a all important news from various parts of the Far177 words
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Article953 1913-03-20 244 Insofar as it refers to the revival of the military spirit in France, there is some truth in the statement by the Cologne Gazelle of which Reuter cabled as a summary yesterday. As we have told our readers on several occasions, there has been a very great953 words
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Article541 1913-03-20 244 NAUDIN TEN CATE CO. EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING. AFFAIRS OF PENANG BRANCH. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders in the Banking and Trading Corporation Naudin ten Cate Co., Ltd., was held in Medan on March 10, for the purpose of electing two directors in the place of Mr. C. H.541 words
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Advertisement93 1913-03-20 244 published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. n Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CARLE ADDRESS “ECHO—PENANG.” e Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Departncnt 343 1V.2?.—A1l business communication" should be addressed to93 words
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Article71 1913-03-20 245 (From Our Own (j/r respondent) Singapore, March 14. Messrs. Fraser Co’s weekly report states that there was a fall in the price of raw material. There was a falling off in the tin outputs, also a steady decline in sterling rubber shares. Though to-day’s advices show a71 words
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Article95 1913-03-20 245 Improving Price». (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 13 Improving prices are a feature at the London rublier auctions. There was a strong demand for rubber of medium description Lanadron block fetched 4s. 3d. per lb. Owing to the holidays another sale will be held on the 18th95 words
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Article135 1913-03-20 245 Christening Ceremony. (Reuter.) London, March 13 Lord Denman, Governor-General of Australia, laid the foundation of Australia’s new capital which is named Canberra. It was a fine morning and the site of the new capital was early astir. A H|»ecial train from Sydney and Melbourne conveye 1 a(Reuter.) - 135 words
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Article14 1913-03-20 245 (Reuter) Lyttelton, March 13. The Terra Fova has sailed for England,(Reuter) - 14 words
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Article410 1913-03-20 245 THE REPLY OF THE ALLIES. (Reuter.) Sofia, March 13. The reply of the Allies to the note of the Powers will ask (a) That a line from Midia to Rodosto be made the Turco-Bulgarian frontier. (b) The cession of all occupied territories with the fortresses. fc) The cession(Reuter.) - 410 words
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Article36 1913-03-20 245 (Reuter.) London, March 13. Marcellus Raymond Morand, an actor, has obtained a divorce from his wife with £5,500 d images against the co-respondent, Captain James Archibald Morrison, exmember of the House of Commons.(Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article231 1913-03-20 245 BITTER DENUNCIATION OF THE GOVERNMENT. (Reuter.) London, March 13. Mr. Walter Long, in moving the Opposition amendment to the address of the House of Commons in reply to the King’s Speech, bitterly denounced the methods by which it was proposed to force through the Home Rule and(Reuter.) - 231 words
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Article46 1913-03-20 245 (Reuter.) London, March 13. In the House of Commons Mr. Winston Churchill stated that the whole of the correspondence, quoted by the Canadian Premier during the debate on the naval question, would be laid on the table of the House of Commons.(Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article75 1913-03-20 245 (Reuter.) London, March 13. Mr. H H. Asquith stated that the Government was considering the necessity of altering the law in order to deal with Suffragette outrages. Raid on A Studio. The Police raided a studio at Notting Hill and arrested a Suffragette who is charged with(Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article76 1913-03-20 245 Impending Retirement. (Reuter.) London, March 13. In a speech last night Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Scott announced that he was retiring from the Navy at the end of the week. Sir Percy Scott explained that his remaining on the active list would only delav the promotion of(Reuter.) - 76 words
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Obituary163 1913-03-20 245 Obituary. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 14. Mr. Arnold Otto Meyer, founder of Messrs. Belin, Meyer Co is dead. (Reuter.) London, March 13. The death has taken place, at the age of 71, of Admiral Sir Archibald Lucius Douglas who was Lord of the Admiralty from 1899 1902 and163 words
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Article78 1913-03-20 246 Sir Thomas Lipton's Ch Henge Declined. (Reuter.) Loudon, March 13. The New York Yacht Club has declined gi r Thomas Lipton’s challenge for The America Cup. The challenge is declined because the terms impose the condition that the defending yacht shall not exceed 75 ft. in length(Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article126 1913-03-20 246 Important Speech By German Ambassador. (Reuter.) London, March 13. Mr. Sydney Buxton, President of the Board of Trade, and Prince Lichnowsky, German Ambassador in London were among the guests at the banquet given by the Association of the Chambers of Commerce. Mr. Buxton declared that the war(Reuter.) - 126 words
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Article64 1913-03-20 246 A Dark Blue W in. (Reuter.) London, March 13. Despite unprecedented misfortunes in the shape of break-downs and substitutions, the Cambridge crew displayed such pace as to disquiet the prophets. Nevertheless Oxford is a strong favourite. The question is whether Cambridge, with an imperfectly trained crew, can(Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article151 1913-03-20 246 In a Motor Accident. (Reuter.) Los Angelos, March 13. Madame Sarah Bernhardt, while proceeding to the theatre, met with an accident. Her motor car collided with a truck and was wrecked. Madame Bornhardt was cut in the lips, her ankles were wrenched and her body was bruised.(Reuter.) - 151 words
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Article597 1913-03-20 246 Mi. I. J. W eld, A‘ting Resident, Pahang, leaves for Home on April 3. Mr. P. S. Nairn has been app tinted to be a Magistrate of the first class for Selangor. It is reported that Mr. F. G. Harvpv, Manager of the Petaling Estate, will be going Home597 words
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Article76 1913-03-20 246 Sheik Mohamed Ibrahim, a clerk employed in the Post Office, appeared before Mr. A. W. B Hamilton this morning on a charge of theft as a servant of a postal order of the value of eight shillings. Inspector Sheedy, who arrested the accused yesterday,76 words
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Article50 1913-03-20 246 The Penang Road Tragedy. The case against Leong Sam, who was charged with the murder of a Chinese woman, Leong Hu, at Penang Road, was concluded yesterday evening. The accused was unanimously found guilty of the capital charge by the special Jury. His Lordship passed sentence of death.50 words
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Article93 1913-03-20 246 Ladies’ Presgrave Cup. Result. Miss J. G. Goodrich 4up Mrs. Park Miss Mahler 1 down Mrs. Edwards 1 M Mrs. Masterton 4 Mrs. Hoefeld 6 Mrs. Rodyk 6 Mrs. W. Evans 6 Mrs. May 6 Miss E. Heim 8 Mrs. Martin, Miss Brown, and Miss J. Evans93 words
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Article164 1913-03-20 246 THE PENANG REPRESENTATIVES. The Selection Committee of the M. F. A. held a meeting last night to select the players for the match against Sing’.pore. The fo lowing players have been selected to represent Penang in the inter-port mat h which will be played on March 22164 words
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Article567 1913-03-20 247 10 THE ElHIGl; of IHE Ml. M I E' I Sir, I have read with interest the let tor wiiHen by “Au Eager Schoolboy,” which appearel in your issue of the 19th in-U. under the heading of A schoolboy’s plea for iholarships” Noble and well-inb ntlo.a <1567 words
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Article661 1913-03-20 247 UNDERGROUND SEWAGE SYSTEM. 1 An o dinary meeting of the Municipal Commissi n was held at the Municipal I Otlices vc ter.lay afternoon, the following gentlemen being present: Mr. W. I eel (President), Mr. W. T. Chapman, Mr. Y<*oh Guan Sunk and Mr. Quah Beng Kee with Mr.661 words
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Article617 1913-03-20 247 SUCCESSFUL PENANG CANDIDATES We give below a list of the successful I Penang candidates who sat for the Gate bridge Local Examinations which were held in December last. The candidates from St. Xavier’s Institution again obtained honours. Lim Cheng Kung obtained first class honours, while three other617 words
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Article333 1913-03-20 248 European’s Mysterious Death. Calcutta, March 4. A young European named Wilcox, an assistant in a local firm, was found on Sunday morning outside the Bristol grill unconscious He was taken to hospital where he died. Injuries were found on his person but the cause of them is333 words
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Article687 1913-03-20 248 The elegant caption above this article is the title bestowed by the Unionist Party and Press on the Welsh Disestablishment Bill, which the House of Commons pas-ed by a large majority and the House of Lords threw out by a still larger one a few weeks ago.687 words
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Article409 1913-03-20 248 For centuries past serious differences racial, political and religious—hive divided Greeks and Bulgarians. It was a favourite trick of Abdul Hamid to play the one off against the other After the ill-advised publication of the programme which followed the meeting of the Tsar and the Emperor409 words
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Article733 1913-03-20 248 A Penang correspond nt writes to the Singapore I ress: The opposition to the nomin ition of Mr. .John Mitehell by 'tha Chamber of Commerce. Io act on the Legislative Council (luring th», absence of the Honble A. R. Adams, is chiefly due to hi- connection with733 words
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Article56 1913-03-20 249 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 14. A demonstration of the Byrne process of curing rubber was given this morning at Sione Estate by Mr. A. Byrne in the presence of Sir E. L. Brockman, Mr. J. R. 0. Ald worth, Mr. Lewton Brain and a56 words
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Article84 1913-03-20 249 Annual Report. (From Our Own Correspondent,} Singapore, March 14. The report of the Malakoff Rubber Estate states that a sum of 5103,798 88 is available for distribution and recommends the payment of a 10% dividend The output for the year was 138,907 lb. The estimate for 191384 words
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Article32 1913-03-20 249 (From Our Own Singapore, March 14. Mr. J. A. Whitcombe has been appointed General Manager in the East of the United Malaysian Rubber Company Ltd. vice Mr. Galbraith.32 words
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Article52 1913-03-20 249 la the United States. Reuter.) London, March 14. Terrific storms were experienced in the Southern United States. There were several cloud-bursts. A score of people were killed and many were injured. At Buenos Aires. A cyclone which swept over Buenos Aires caused numerous casualties. Vast damage was done( Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article49 1913-03-20 249 (Reuter} London, March 15. 6,000 people were present at the intervarsit} sports at Queen’s Club. It was a dull and cheerless day. His Majesty King George and the Prince of Wales were present. The sports resulted in a tie; both Oxford and Cambridge winning 5 events each.(Reuter} - 49 words
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Article90 1913-03-20 249 Outlook Gloomy Again. (Reuter.) Constantinopie, March 14. It is believed that the additional demands which the Allies will present to the Powers, in reply to their offer of mediation, and the demanding of full rights for their subjects in Turkey, will prove another stumbling block to the conclusion(Reuter.) - 90 words
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Article290 1913-03-20 249 NEW CONSTRUCTION, (Reuter.} London, March 14. The Navy Estimates show a total of £46,309,300 as compared with £45 075,400 for the current year. «£2,052,400 is for new construction, consisting of five battleships, eight light cruisers, sixteen destroyers and a number of submarines. The estimates show an increase(Reuter.} - 290 words
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Article111 1913-03-20 249 A Ding Dong Finish. (Reuter.) London, March 14. In brilliant sunshine a tremendous crowd gathered to see the boat race. The water was smooth. The Piince of Wales followed the race in the coaches’ launch. Cambridge struck off first at thirty-six to the minute to Oxford’s thirty-four(Reuter.) - 111 words
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Article107 1913-03-20 249 Mr. Austen Chamberlain’s Address, (Reuter.) London, March 14. Mr. Austen Chamberlain, addressing the Tarriiist League yesterday evening, regretted that the Tarriiist amendment to the address of the House of Commons, in reply to the King’s Speech, was prevented by a Radical blocking motion. He said that he(Reuter.) - 107 words
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Article105 1913-03-20 250 De vciopmeat of the Air Se vices. (Reuter.) London, March 14 The Aerial League of the Empire has issued a manifesto urging the necessity of a n immediate vote of £1,00),000 for the development of the air services. British Progress. Col. Saely, the War Minister, speaking at the annual(Reuter.) - 105 words
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Article86 1913-03-20 250 Cher Monsieur, Pourriez vous expliquer a vos lecteurs une chose qui parait ĕtrange dan; les telegrammes de ces jours derniers, a savoir les combats a Nigrita et Salonique entre les allies des Balkans, c’est-a-dire les Grecs et les Bulgare*. Je vous serais tres oblige de me86 words
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Article199 1913-03-20 250 A telegram has been received from the Head Office in London of the Mercantile Bank, Ltd., advising the manager of the Penang branch of the bank that at the forthcoming annual meeting of shareholders the Board of Directors will recommend a dividend at the rate of199 words
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Article853 1913-03-20 250 ACCUSED COMMITTED TO THE ASSIZES. The preliminary inquiry into the case in which Khoo Soo Tat was charged with the theft of tin ore valued at »3,000, the property of the Eastern Smelting Co Ltd., was resumed this morning before Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton853 words
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Article379 1913-03-20 250 To tub Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, I have read with the greatest interest the letters on this subject arising from the pronouncements of some of our would-be (sacerdotal) tyrants. Let me remind vour readers of what dear old Pepys wrote on Christmas Day 1665 To379 words
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Advertisement75 1913-03-20 250 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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Article1037 1913-03-20 251 (From Oar Own Correttyonderd.) Taiping, March I 4. Human nature is the same the world over and there was quite a touch of Metropolitan Police Court humour about Mr. Prat ten s Court on Tuesday when a Malay woman, charged with the theft of seven guavas from Dr.1,037 words
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Article219 1913-03-20 251 A meeting of the Ministering Children’s League was heli on Friday afternoon at the Fr e school. All were delighted to welcome Mrs Evans back again as President. Before the classes started their work, Mrs. Evans addressed a few words to the members of the League. She219 words
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Article67 1913-03-20 251 Condition of the Victims. We are glad to learn that there has been a slight improvement in the condition of Phya Rasada (Khaw Sim Bee), High Commissioner of the Monthon Puket, though His Excellency’s friends are still very anxious as to the future. There is also a67 words
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Article189 1913-03-20 251 A tire broke out in a s all attap house at York Road, just behind the Residency, last night at about 8-3 p m. The Motor Engine was on the scene shortly after receiving the alarm and about ten minutes later the Penang Road engine arrived By189 words
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Advertisement48 1913-03-20 251 Ruh It 10. A good many people think rheumatism can not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain s Pam Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. Fur i<de by all Dispensaries and Dealers.48 words
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Advertisement51 1913-03-20 251 When You Are Bilious. 15 od ferments in your stomach when you are bilious. Quit eating and take a full dose of Chamberlain’s Tablets They will cleanout and strengthen your stomach ami to-morrow you will relish your food again. The best ever for biliousness. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement43 1913-03-20 251 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 '1 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Article664 1913-03-20 252 Racing in the Straits is about to become more a pastime fit for decent, honest ortsmen. The Betting Ordinance of 1912 horth’to be amenied in si.ch a manner as will put an end to all professional betting, .nd with the departure of the bookmaker will soon disappear664 words
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Article469 1913-03-20 252 It sterns that we have been misinformed as to the dearth of candidates for the acting appointment of nominee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce on the Legislative Council, for we are now told that, besides Mr J. Mitchell, Mr Martinand Mr. Brown have been induced to469 words
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Article224 1913-03-20 252 DEBT-BONDAGE ABOLISHED. Some little time ago H. H. the Sultan of Kedah, on the advice of the State Council, issued a proclamation abolishing the orang been fa ng system in his State and all debt slaves were at once set free. The vested rights of224 words
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Article87 1913-03-20 252 The following scores were made by the P. L. R. C. at the Rifle Range this morning 100 Yards Grouping Practice, 7 SHOTS. Mrs. Liston Miss J. Smith' 51 Miss Smith 51" Miss Mclntyre I*' W. Gawthorne 7!' Miss Gawthorne 71" Mrs. Oxen ham y.*" Miss E Mathieu Mrs.87 words
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Article145 1913-03-20 252 Presgrave Cap. The play for the Presgrave Cup for March resulted as follows: W N Masterton ro A M Hepworth 1 d own R T Reid 2 WS Goldie 2 J C Watt 7 3 J Sellar 3 Geo Macbain 5 R H Pinhorn c T A145 words
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Advertisement47 1913-03-20 252 Ruh It In. A good manv people think rheumatism can not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Bahn massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than anv internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. For vale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Article192 1913-03-20 253 annual general meeting. ("From One Own (vrretpmulenl.) Singapore, March 16. At the annual general meeting of the Tapah Rubber Company, Mr. Becker, who presided, Raid that the profit, which represented 12% of the issued capital, was very satisfactory when they remembered that only a half of the192 words
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Article192 1913-03-20 253 T-riff He form and Fr»« Trade. (Reuter.) London, March 16. The Liberal papers are making a prominent feature of Mr. Austen Ch amber kin’s speech on the 14th tost. at the Tariff Reform League meeting, a similar utterance b? him yesterday evening and the proceedings at’the meeting(Reuter.) - 192 words
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Article87 1913-03-20 253 Visit to the East End. (Reuter.) London, March 17. Their Majesties the King and Queen were warmly cheered by dense crowds as they drove in bright sunshine through the City and the East End to Chingford, where the’King inagurated a new reservoir capable of providing two-thirds of(Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article176 1913-03-20 253 RAID BY TURKISH WARSHIP. (Reuter.) London, March 15. The Turkish warship Hamidieh has made a successful raid in the Adiiatic. ie burned Greek steamers which were being used as transports for Servian troops and sank a third. Two other Greco-Servian transports were struck by shells and four seamen(Reuter.) - 176 words
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Article261 1913-03-20 253 The Allies’ Terms. (Reuter.) Sofia, March 15. The reply of the Allies to the note of the Powers accepts mediation on ceitain conditions. Firstly, the cession of all territory westward of a line from Rodosto and Malatra excluding Gallipoli and including Adrianople and Scutari. Secondly, the cession of(Reuter.) - 261 words
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Article164 1913-03-20 253 OPPOSITION TACTICS. (Reuter.) London, March 17. A hostile crowd of 10,000 people met at the usual Sunday Suffragist meeting i n Hyde Park. Mrs. Drummond mounted the platform that was the signal for pandemonium let loose She was struck in the mouth with a turf clod before she(Reuter.) - 164 words
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Article99 1913-03-20 253 Be’ated British Move. (Reuter.) London, March 16. According to the Da Hi/ Telegraph it is believed that the Government has decided that the time has come to develop the aerial fleet and possibly to create a new department with a head responsible to Parliament. A German(Reuter.) - 99 words
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Article70 1913-03-20 253 (Reuter Lond?n, March 16. I’he Archbishop of Canterbury confirmed H. R H. Princess Mary at the chapel at Buckingham Palace in the presence of d’heir Majesties the King and Queen, Queen Alexandra, the Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal family. The Princess was(Reuter ) - 70 words
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Article37 1913-03-20 253 (Router) London, March 17. Scotland beat belaud by 2 goals to 1 in the Association football match which was played at Dublin. In the Rugby football match England beat Scotland by 3 points to nil.(Router) - 37 words
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Article32 1913-03-20 253 Gunner Smith v. Bombardier Wells. (Reuter.) New York, March 17. Ihe contest between Gunner Smith and Bombardier Wells was sharp and short, the Bombardier being knocked out in ths second round.(Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article273 1913-03-20 254 allies at laggsrheads. Significant Speeches. (Reuter.) Athens, March 16. M Venizelos, speaking in the Chamber, said that Greece had to renounce Thrace not because it was occupied by the Allies but for geographical reasons. Greece will have to insist upon strict guarantees of freedom for the national(Reuter.) - 273 words
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Article52 1913-03-20 254 Interim Dividends. (From (Jur (J>> n Correspaudeut.) London, March 17. lie following interim dividends have paid ull^erinen Lone<l Companies Related (Selangor) Rub 1 er Co. 80% “dfula Rubber Estates 5% -ast African Rubber Plantations 5%. Wa sale the average price obtained W I. per lb. share market is52 words
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Article112 1913-03-20 254 Fxperienees of the Aurora.” {Reuter.) Hobart, March 15. Accounts of her experiences show that the Aurora herself was for some time in considerable danger. There was only a year’s provisions on board, making starvation likely if the vessel was caught in the ice. She steamed full speed day{Reuter.) - 112 words
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Article71 1913-03-20 254 Lord Roberts' Campaign. (Reuter.) London, March 17. Lord Roberts has started on his tour of campaign in favour of National Service. He received a tremendous ovation at Wolverhampton yesterd ly evening. Besides addressing two formal meetings, at one of which the Mayor of Wolverhampton presided and each of(Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article49 1913-03-20 254 (Reuter.) London, March 16. The Army estimates show a net increase of <£360,000 as compared with the previous year. They provide a sum of £934,C00 for aviation purposes. The principal increases are under the heads of Army Medical Service, Territorials, Education, Supplies, quartering, clothing and remounts.49 words
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Article34 1913-03-20 254 (Reuter.) Accra, March 14. Lady Clifford, wife of the Sir Hugh Clifford, Governor of the Gold Coast, who Las been ill. is now quite out of danger. She is regaining strength.(Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article35 1913-03-20 254 (Reuter.) London, March 14. The shilling fund, inaugurated on the occasion of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain’s last birthday, amounted to 114,821 shillings, which sum has been handed over to the Tariff League.(Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article33 1913-03-20 254 (Reuter.) Newyork, March 1 7. Mr. Olney, who was Secretary oi State in Mr. Grover Cleveland’s Cabinet, has declined Mr. Woodrow Wi’son’s offer of the United States Embassy in London(Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article33 1913-03-20 254 A New South Wales Loan. London, March 1 7. A New South Wales loan of three millions sterling, bearing interest at four per cent, b tn be issued shortly at 98.33 words
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Article184 1913-03-20 254 (Reuter.) London, March 15. Mr R. L Borden, the Canadian Premier, replying to the congratulations of the Hon. Sir Richard Mcßride, Premier of British Columbia, on the Canadian naval policy, says that the Government is firmly determined to pre>s its proposals to a conclusion, notwithstanding the unworthy(Reuter.) - 184 words
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Article51 1913-03-20 254 (Reuter.) Berlin, March 16. A telegram from Frankfurt-on-the-Oder states that the Pole named Sternickel with two accomplices has been sentenced to death for a triple murder at a farm. For many months Sternickel terrorised the district of Horthenger: he is supposed to have committed at least five(Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article159 1913-03-20 254 Mr A W Butterworth to be District Locomotive Superintendent, F M S K. Mr H R Joy nt to act as Second Assistant Controller of Labour, Penang. Leave has been granted to Messrs R F V Leech, J C G Spooner, L V Fox, J E Bishop, G159 words
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Article36 1913-03-20 254 W e are glad to l>e able to report that the condition of both H. E. Phya Rasada (Khaw Sim IDe and Phra Sat hoi Satharn Pitbak (Khaw Joo Keat) is gradually improving.36 words
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Article61 1913-03-20 254 The railway from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star is making threat progress. Mr. D. Wilson has arrived from Johore and taken over charge of No 7 section at Bukit Kebab. There are new engineers on all the eight sections of the line. Sections 1 and61 words
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Article777 1913-03-20 255 The leave of absence of Mr. Justice Fisher is extended for fourteen days from April 144 b. Mr. R. S. van Soin°ren was a passenger bv the 1.1. Klang which arrived here this morning from Singapore. ‘Mr. J.C. Sagars is appointed a District Judge for Penang, and to act777 words
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Article646 1913-03-20 255 Annual Water Carnival. Committee President —Hon. A R Adams. Vice-President: A E T Murray, Esq. Captain:— R L Cuscaden, Esq. Secretarial/ and Treasurer» Messrs Evatt Co. G II Irwin, Esq LAC Biggs, Esq H R Bell, Esq A G Anthony, Esq 8 C Ambrose, E.-q A F646 words
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Article166 1913-03-20 255 The question of the most suitable site for the Telefunken wireless telegraphy station to be erected in Penang in the near future has been under consideration for some time past. The choice has been narrowed down to Government Hill and Muka Head, and it is highly probible that166 words
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Advertisement52 1913-03-20 255 When You Are Bilious. F< od ferments in your stomach when you are bilious. Quit eating and take a full dose of Chamberlain’s Tablets. They will clean out and strengthen your stomach and to-morrow you will relish your food again. The best ever for biliousness. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Article861 1913-03-20 256 INQUEST at taiping. On Saturday morning, 15th inst., Mr. 'f W. Fatten. First Class Magistrate of piping, opened the inquest upon the body o f Corporal Hussein of the Trong Police wbo, as has been reported in our columns, was* shot dead from the back as he was861 words
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Article292 1913-03-20 256 ANNUAL RIFLE MEETING. The undermentioned events were shot for yesterday morn ng at the Rifle Rtnge, Kampong Bahru. The morning was an ideal one for shooting. There was no breeze The Grouping Prue (ICO yds.) Five shots at Second Class Target Elementary *****), position lying, s nallert group292 words
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Article460 1913-03-20 256 In the ordinary way your official, when he has come to years of discretion and been appointed head of a department, is a Lamblike person who, true to the traditions of the service,” emulates the fountain! in Trafalgar Square and plays from ten till four. When you460 words
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Article78 1913-03-20 256 The case against Soeik Mohamed Ibrahim, the Post Office Clerk who was charged with’ the theft of a postal ordei of the value of eight shill ngs, wai c died again this morning liefore Mr. A. V. Brown in the District Court. Mr. J. Oral b78 words
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Article2471 1913-03-20 257 AN ACCOUNT OF THE SYSTEM. As we announced briefly in yesterday s igsue, debt-slavery has now been abolished in Kedah. In bis first report on Kedah the British Adviser, Mr. VV. G. Maxwell, gave an interesting account of the system which we reproduce as follows Debt- Bondage.2,471 words
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Advertisement51 1913-03-20 257 When You Are Bilious. lood ferments in your stomach when you are bilious. Quit eating and take a full dose of Chamberlain’s Tablets. Thev will clean out and strengthen your stomach and to-morrow you will relish your food again. Jbe best ever for biliousness. For sale bj all Dispensaries and51 words
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Article63 1913-03-20 258 The following were the exports of Penang Jf tin fortnight ended March 15, 1913. To United Kingdom. Tin 800 tons. Black Pepper 70 Tapioca Flour 50 Pearl Tapioca 220 Rubber 50JI M To U. S. America. li Q 150 tons. Pearl Tapioci 30 To Continent of Europe.63 words
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Article1873 1913-03-20 258 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of th inembeis of the Penang Chamber o Commerce was held in the Chamber yester day afternoon, Mr. George Macbain, of Messrs Boustead and Co., presiding. The others present were the Hon. A. K. AdamsMr. John Mitchell ard Messrs.1,873 words
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Article321 1913-03-20 259 The weatlmr at Kuala Kangsar still remains very hot Mr. Khaw Joo Siu, and Mrs. Khaw Sim Bee arrived here this morning from Tongkah bv the s s Omapere. 7 The Hon. F. J. Pigott, Colonial Engineer and Surveyor,General, S. 8., who arrived here last week leaves this evening321 words
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594 1913-03-20 259 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, It seems that the Editor of the Pinang Gazette has either not read at all or else has misunderstood the compensation clauses in the new Municipal Bill, just as he ig inaccurate in stating in594 words
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Advertisement47 1913-03-20 259 Ruh It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not l>e cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Article106 1913-03-20 260 investiture ceremony. (From. Our Own Correspondent)) Kuala Lumpur, March 1 7. fl. E. the Governor invested the Chief Secretary, Sir E. L. Brockman, with the insignia of the KCM G. The ceremony took place in the Council Chamber at Kuala Lumpur. His Excellency expressed his pleasure in106 words
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Article86 1913-03-20 260 General Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondents Singapore, March 18. At the meeting of the Glenealy Rubber Company. Mr. Derrick, who presided, said that he thought the manager's estimate of 5°,000 lb for this year would be considerably exceed as for 4 1 months tbev had harvested 25,00086 words
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Article55 1913-03-20 260 (From Ou* Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 18. At the annual general meeting of the Fze Hai Tong Bank it yas stated that the balance would be disposed as follows: $30,000 to the reserve, a 10% dividend absorbing $114,716, a bonus to the staff of $14,746, and55 words
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Article59 1913-03-20 260 (From Our Own Correspondent). '.Paiping, March 18. Chanah Din, who was charged with housebreaking at the Assizes, was convicted and sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonment. The case against Sammadin was also concluded. Theaccused was sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisoum nt. A witness from Penang was absent.59 words
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Article74 1913-03-20 260 (F-om Our Own Correspondent)) Kuala Lumpur, March 18. At the Irishmen's dinner, which took place last night at the Masonic Hall, Mr. R- O. Aidworth presided. There was a large gathering and much enthusiasm was shown. Mr. W. J. P Hume submitted the toast of the evening74 words
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Article56 1913-03-20 260 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 18. The funeral of the late Mr. L. K Yzelman, who died in England, took place yesterday evening at the Kuala Lumpur cemetery. In spite of the heavy rain there was a very attendance among whom was Dr. Ira56 words
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Article62 1913-03-20 260 FINAL DIVIDENDS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 17. Ibe feelaba Rubber Estates paid a final dividend of 18% and put $5,000 to the reserve. Nordanal paid a tinal dividend of 12|% a sum of $lO,OOO was put to the reserve. Final dividends were also paid bv the62 words
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Article187 1913-03-20 260 Conservative Criticism. (Seufer.) London, March 17. There is considerable Unionist criticism of the Army Estimates, especially the inadequacy of the provision for aviation, which totals <£373,300 or, with the aircraft estimates «£'00,900. The figure «£234,000 (mentioned in yesterday's wire) was for an aircraft factory alone, though the(Seufer.) - 187 words
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Article133 1913-03-20 260 Questions in Parliament. (Reuter.) London, March 18. In the House of Commons Sir J. D Rees asked whether, under the Treaty of Lhassa, Tibet was free to enter into independent engagements with Mongolia and whether the Imperial Government recognised any change in the status of Mongolian relations(Reuter.) - 133 words
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Article45 1913-03-20 260 (Reuter.) London, March 17. Reuter s Singapore correspondent said that a demonstration for curing raw rubber with vapour was carried out at Kuala Lumpur at the presence of the Chief Secretary, the Director of Agriculture, and many planters. Th« pr*ve«< occupied two hour*(Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article112 1913-03-20 260 THE “HAMIDIEH’S” BOMBARDMENTS. (Reuter.) London, March 17. Reports from military head-quarters state that the bombardments of the Turkish warship Hamidieh in the driatic Sea caused a loss of 119 lives besides damage to supply and transports. Bulgarian Success at Chatalja. Sofia, March 17. The Bulgarians on Wednesday captured(Reuter.) - 112 words
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Article236 1913-03-20 260 The Neva Debate. (Reuter.) Ottawa, March 17. In view of the checking and obstructing of the Naval debate, the Government has intimated that it will enforce the rule obliging members to confine their remarks to the clause under consideration During Friday night the Government secured majorities on(Reuter.) - 236 words
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Article75 1913-03-20 260 Coe’jr’oa Worse Coafoa ted. (Reuter.) London, March 17. The by-election at Kendal is becoming a bewildering affair. The latest development, is that Colonel Weston who has been hailed as a fighting, for National Service, has repudiated the message from Lord Roberts, saying that his scheme was much(Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article117 1913-03-20 261 Intimate Serbo-Greek Relation*. (Healer.) Jklgrade, March 17. It iK stated that the relations l>etween the Servian and Greek Cabinet,h have become very intimate and it, is even reported that they have even concluded to defensive treaty. Anti-Bulgarian Press articles are looming very common though the official SerboBulgarian(Healer.) - 117 words
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Article122 1913-03-20 261 The Pretident’a Speech at Vinceane». (Reuter.) London, March 17. M Poincare, in the course of a speech at the Spring Review of the Paris garrison at Vincennes, sad that while Erance was anxious to maintain her place in the world intact and wishes to be able(Reuter.) - 122 words
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Article118 1913-03-20 261 (Reuter) London, March 18. hi discussing the future prospects of the taa market the Timet states that the condu'iou is warranted of the popularity of tea us a beverage A trade enquiry for it and the ability of customers to pay for it are staadily growing in(Reuter) - 118 words
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Article29 1913-03-20 261 (Reuter.) London, March 17. A gale swept over Great Britain. The coasts are deep in snow. In many places the teipphones and telegraphs were affected.(Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article32 1913-03-20 261 (Reuter.) London, March 18. England beat Wales at Association Football by 4 goals to 3. Tie rainfall last night, as registered by the gauge at Fort Cornwallis, wm M inch.(Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article1877 1913-03-20 261 (From Our (J"'n Curreeimmlent.j Taiping, St. Patrick a day, 19» Taiping is not celebrating St Patrick Dav as it should be celt brabd but 1 think vou will find one or Iwo Irishmen from this part of the world in Penang to-night Ir mar interest the curious in1,877 words
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Article1096 1913-03-20 262 A note for the delectation of the local nulls, extracted iro n the Di try of the New Pepy<, which Truth is publishing w*ek by week 1' tbruary Phis day I did. for the first ti ne, smarm down my hair with oyls. and bru>ht it back, imparted,1,096 words
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Article477 1913-03-20 262 AN IMPERTINENT COOii, M’•*. Copl ‘v w u th s m irnurg sammonod by Kvng&samy, h r rook, for to pay the sum of $1? 50 wnta which w-»h due to him. The c<«ee was heard by Mr. A W.B. Hamilton. The complainant ‘aid that he was477 words
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Article115 1913-03-20 263 Siatapor* (From Our Own CorreyunuleuK) Singapore, March 19. 57,093 lb of rubber were offered for sale at the rubber auction at Singapore and 51,895 lb. were sold. The following prices were obtained Smoked Sheet $2OO 3214 per picul. Unsmoked $193—5209 First Crepe 3200 -$2ll Second 3186—3196 Third 3170-3180115 words
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Article125 1913-03-20 263 (From Our Ou)n Correspondent.) Singapore, March 19. Mr. Makepeace, who presided at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Swimming Club, commented on the fact that they had had a record year. For the first time they had a credit balance. They started the year with a125 words
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Article320 1913-03-20 263 MURDERED AT SALONIKA. A SOCIALIST CHIME. (Reuter.) SALONIKA. MARCH 18. The King of Greece was assassinated here this afternoon. Salonika, later. The King who was shot in the heart died on arrival at the hospital. Athens, March 18. Sehinas, the assassin of the King of Greece,(Reuter.) - 320 words
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Article36 1913-03-20 263 (Reuter.) London, March Mr. Asquith, replying to a deputation from the Trade Union Congress, said that he was not convinced of the value of the principle of the nationalisitiou of mines and railways.(Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article19 1913-03-20 263 (Reuter.) London, March 18. H. R. H. the Piince of Wale® has left for Germany.(Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article60 1913-03-20 263 (Reuter.) Sydney, March 18. 1,000 South coast colliers have struck work, alleging the victimisation of a Union official. The Penang Golf representatives have a very good chance of bringing back some of the trophies presented for competition at Singapore during the Easter holidays. There is even a(Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article489 1913-03-20 263 THE CASE OF MISS LENTON. Reuter.) London, March 18. The correspondence which passed between the Richmond Justices and Mr. Reginald McKenna, Home Secretary, has been pub. lished. The former protested against the release of Miss Lenton, one of the suffragettes accused of setting tire to the tea( Reuter.) - 489 words
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Article39 1913-03-20 263 (Reuter.) London, March 19. In the House of Commons Mr. Winston Churchill announced that Great Britain had ordered a Parseval airship but had obtained no rights for the construction of Parseval airships in Great Britain.(Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article2004 1913-03-20 264 last NI JHT’S dinner. A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. Tbe Irishmen of Penang and Province e lleslev form a small and select commaity but the spirit o. conviviality and the traditions of hospitality are strong among them au( l w^iea t ie Y ou t to celebrate tbe anniversary2,004 words
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Article521 1913-03-20 265 We hear that the Hon. W. Evans, Resident Councillor, will present the Inter-Settlement Cup to the winner of the match. Singapore fM Penang, which has been fix -d for the 22nd instant The Singapore team, according to a Singapore visitor, will bj con posed as follows Goal, Saleh521 words
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Article487 1913-03-20 265 King George of the Hellenes, wnoat tee age of 67 has fallen a victim to the assassin’s bullet, was without a shadow of doubt quite the most valuable asset his country possessed. Several times since his election to the throne fifty years ago Le has been487 words
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Article449 1913-03-20 265 There seems to be no little confusion in the minds of laymen with regard to the position of tho-e journalists who have endorsed the attitude taken up ly Mr. Leo Maxse, Editor of the National lirvieir, when called upon to furnish to the Marconi Committee449 words
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Article326 1913-03-20 265 From one of the gentlemen whose names have been mentioned as possible candidates lor the Hom A. R. .Adams’ seat in the Legislative Council we have received the fol'owing let ter Sir. With reference to your leaderette in yesterdays issue as to the prospective candidate for326 words
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Advertisement59 1913-03-20 265 Best Met icine Made. A br tier mt dicaie can lot be m ide i han Chand erlain tough Remedy. I relieves the lungs, ojH-n- the secretions, aids expectoration arid as-i>ts nature in restoring the systrrn to a lealthy condition. Besides, ■t contains no opiates and is perfee*ly safe to59 words
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Article440 1913-03-20 266 CELEBRATION IN ENGLAND. (Reuter.) London, March 18. Patrick's Day was celebrated by the ternary display of 'shamrocks, the preCU \ation by Queen Alexandra of shamrocks 9611 the Dish Guards and by processions and banquet in Ireland. Shamrocks were sent down the bore hole two liish miners who(Reuter.) - 440 words
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Article87 1913-03-20 266 Lord Curion’s Tribute, (Reuter.) London, March 18. Eord Curzon, who presided at the meet ing of the Royal Geographical Society in commemoration of tht/ centenary of L’vb'gstone, eloquently eulogised the explorer, bir Harry Johnston gave a lecture in which he described Livingstone as the pioneer of the(Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article132 1913-03-20 266 GREEK OCCUPATION O* KLISURA. (Reuter.) Athens, March 18. The rumours of an entente between the Greeks and the Servians and the Greeks and the Turks are semi-officially denied The Greeks have occupied Klisura (78 miles S. E of Durazzo) after Using 13 men killed and 40 wounded. The(Reuter.) - 132 words
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Article121 1913-03-20 266 Bu'garia and the Powers' Proposals. Reuter.) London, March 18 In Bulgarian quarters the proposals of the Powers are legarded as almost impossible. They consider the Rodosto-Midia boundary line as urgently necessary both from the military and trade points of view. The new boundary, proposed by the Powers,( Reuter.) - 121 words
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Article113 1913-03-20 266 Kendal (Reuter.) London, March 18. Mr. Somerwell is the Liberal candidate for Kendal. In a tinal appeal to the constituency he says that the country regards the electi n as turning upon the vital question of compulsory military service advocated by Col. Weston, the Conservative candidate. Later—There was much(Reuter.) - 113 words
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Article130 1913-03-20 266 Proposed Revision. (Reuter.) Washington, March 18. The Democratic Committee of Ways and. Means proposes a tariff revision substantially reaffirming most of the rates in the Democratic bills of the last session, vetoed by President Taft It is contemplated to reduce the rates on cheap grades of soap and(Reuter.) - 130 words
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Article79 1913-03-20 266 Resignation of the Cabinet. (Reuter.) Paiis, March 19. The French Cabinet lias res gned. The Government was defeated in the debate in the Senate on the Electoral Reform Bill, providing forthe representation of minorities An amendment, striking at the root of this principle, was adopted by 161(Reuter.) - 79 words
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Article753 1913-03-20 266 [From Our Own, Correspondent.} Taiping, March 18, 1913. As 1 informed you in my Topics yesterday there was a long criminal calendar and a still longer list of civil trials to confront the Judic al Commissioner upon bis arrival in Taipng to open the March assig *s753 words
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Advertisement44 1913-03-20 266 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at once or it may deve'op into something worse Take a few doses of Chamber lain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish Fur sale by ill Dispensaries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement49 1913-03-20 266 Ruh It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm inas--aged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheum:iti>m than any internal remedy in existence ami gives relief quicker. Fur sale by all I Gpeusai ies and Dealers.49 words
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Article121 1913-03-20 267 Pen ano, March 20. (liy courtesy of the Chartered Bunk.) London, Demand Bank 2,4 4 months’ sight Bank -2, 1: 3 Credit 2/4,? 3 Documentary.. 2/4| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’sight Private 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 174 j Moul mein, Demand Bank 173 a 3 davs* sight121 words
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Article217 1913-03-20 267 Gold Leaf 564.6" Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 32 6 > sellers Trang Pepper 19 40 ruminal Cloves 39 out of stock Mace 120— sellers Pickings 98 tales Nutmegs 110 s. 25 sales (No. 1 8.20 saleSugar < 2 8.10 sal's (Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.6 I217 words
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Advertisement76 1913-03-20 267 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 promj tly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially76 words
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Advertisement48 1913-03-20 267 MARTIN’S yipIOL&STEEL JneimS PILLS f r "p ,p ®<‘Harmes 1 n..uMi..h ~f 1 1 wp tu !•> Is in U,e bouo at on the Uro Vn any of the System a timrly At S< aU h t < ’IUSCl USC h «>>. I‘fn e U vbenusts and Stores. >r post48 words
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Advertisement306 1913-03-20 267 or Y f 1 V -tJ Crippled by Rheumatism. In no disease does the blood become thin so rapidly as in rheumatism. Not only does it become thin but it is loaded with impurities—the rheumatic poisons. Without proper treitment these poisons increase, the inflamed joints swell and the patient becomes306 words
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Advertisement944 1913-03-20 268 ADVERTISEMENTS. ILzJ A *0 I sale. E. 0 O. iiotcli 0 "CHINA’S REVOLUTION, 1911—1912 r>□ f r g m |!k| DWIN INGLB •••*■> vTv ft-,»»* Q I S hMI The Truthful Historical and Political Record of China’s Civil War and the Birth of the Republic Profusely illustrated. EVERY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY.944 words
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Advertisement220 1913-03-20 269 warn IST R A ITS IX’ H<> B iB B ESTABLISHED 1883. I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. g li Proprietors of the "STRAITS ECHO” and “SIN POE” El, The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and Bl lithographers in the Orient. 1 |gM| B B Our plant is of the very latest pattern220 words
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