The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 18 April 1913
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Title Section22 1913-04-18 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. $17.50 P< r Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents. Vol. 11 Penang, Friday, 18th APRIL, 1913. No. 16.22 words
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Advertisement266 1913-04-18 1 CONTENTS. x x x X 5 X X X V X X X X X X X X x Leaders: page. Miscellaneous Page x X X X X X X 1 1 I x Britain, France and Germany 351 Boxing 352 364 x The Late Phya Rasada 351« An Explanation266 words
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Advertisement184 1913-04-18 2 v? I THE f j STRAITS ECHO r MAIL EDITION. J in «WM— Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States ft news originally published in the daily issues, as well as k fj all important news from various184 words
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Article1145 1913-04-18 351 Perhaps the most important question discussed in the Home pipers to hand by this week’s mail is Mr. Asquith’s declaration in the House of Commons that Great Britain is under no obligation to send an expeditionary force to assist France. Personally, we are inclined to think1,145 words
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Article449 1913-04-18 351 With the death of Phya Rasada, whom Penang knew better by his Chinese name of Khaw Sim Bee, the dominating personality disappears from the Western Siamese Malay States. He was a really remarkable man an 1 entirely overcame the handicap of a defective education by his449 words
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Advertisement86 1913-04-18 351 plblilhtd daily («cept Sundays and public holidays) A.T THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local ...$24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. tftil Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. Echo 586 Printins Departnent 343 busings» communications should be addressed to THI MANAGER. Matter86 words
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Article1224 1913-04-18 352 We regret to record the death 11 E of Phya Rasada Nupiadit (Khaw Sim Bee), High Commissioner of Mouthou Puket, which took place yesterday evening at Chakralong House at 3 42. p.m Th** dec»' s p d, who was 57 ye m of age,1,224 words
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Article335 1913-04-18 352 Anordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission was hell at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, the following gentlemen being present: Mr W Peel (Presi. dent), Mr F Duxbury, Mr W T < hapm aD| Mr Quah Beng Keeand Mr Lim Eow Hong with Mr L M B 11 (Engineer)335 words
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Article214 1913-04-18 352 Says the writer of Sporting Notes” in the Free Press If th»* boxing match between Christie and Waldomar conies off. and the parties at present as the lawyers say seem ready and willing' enough, it should prove a pretty good contest if Waldemar is up to a good standard.214 words
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Article269 1913-04-18 353 His Lordship Mr. Justice L. P. F-bden e9 tordav afternoon gave his decisit n in the Lae Attorney-General and Yeoh Paik Tatt /relator) vs. the Trustees of the Seh Yeoh gongsi on the question of the filing of certain particulars by the plaintiffs as to the269 words
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Article330 1913-04-18 353 EwLuwjc. As stated, the Police Court proceedings ended in the committal of the mail clerk, David, for trial on the charge of criminal breach of trust. The defending solicitor, Mr. F. Burdett Ivens, took the unusual course of protesting against the Magistrate’s action and askingEwLuwjc. - 330 words
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Article104 1913-04-18 353 PROPOSED NEW TERMINUS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, April 10. It is understood that the preparatory stepM for the bridge across the Johore btraits are being pushed on. The authorities are now considering the new terminal railway site in Singapore. The railway authorities favoured the foot of104 words
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Article162 1913-04-18 353 (From Ou r Own Correspondent.) Singapore, April 11. The ieport of the Changkat Serdang Rubber Estate states that the net profit for the year was §56.4-51 75 which, with the balance carried forward from the last account leaves the sum of 8107,100-77 available for distribution. Hie162 words
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Article48 1913-04-18 353 (From Our Own Correspondent), Singapore, April IL Messrs. Fraser Co’s weekly report states that dealings in shares are aimost entirely confined to local companies. Most of the London quotations closed at a low level. Tin shares and industrials are steady but small business was done.48 words
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33 1913-04-18 353 “Governor-General M e yer” Abandoned. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, April 10. The Governor General Meyer, which ran ashore in the Straits of Rhio, has been abandoned. She is not covered by insurance.33 words
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Article61 1913-04-18 353 Heater) London, April 10. Sir Rufus Isaacs, Attorney-General, speaking in London said that he did not •complain of legitimate criti ism of the Marconi enquiry. He claimed that nothing he had done should lead to the forfeiture of esteem aud confidence. He welcomed the dav when he( Heater) - 61 words
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Article208 1913-04-18 353 REPLY TO THE ALLIES, Reuter.) London, Ap-il 10. Reuter understands that the reply of the lowers to the Ba’kan States accepts the Bulgarian modification of the Enos-Midia frontier line, but reserves the question nf the Aegean Islands, the majority of which will go to Greece.( Reuter.) - 208 words
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Article91 1913-04-18 353 The Immigration Question. (Reuter.) London, April 10. A telegram from Washington states that President Wilson told a Californian congressman, Mr. Bv er, that the Federal Government will not interfere wth Californian legi-lation, prohibiting aliens who do not int mi to liecome naturalised from owning land, as the q(Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article35 1913-04-18 353 (Reuter.) I ondon, April 10. The Duchess of Connaught has been advised to undergo an operation for appen dicitis to obviate a recurrence of the abdominal attacks she sufferel in Canada.(Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article52 1913-04-18 353 The Clo.-ure Proposals. (Keuter.) Ottawa, A mil 10. In the House of Commons Mr R. L. Bofd»-n, the Pri mier, introduced Ihe qosffi for I he closure of the Naw debate. He <h clared that they w» re Lss drastic than the n les of the British House(Keuter.) - 52 words
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Article43 1913-04-18 354 P.opoied Maniioa House Meeting. (Reuter.) London, Ap il 10. The Lord Mayor of London has called a meeting at the Mansion House on May 5 with the object of calling attention to the vital necessity of a vigorous aerial defence policy.(Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article245 1913-04-18 354 C. U. A. C. vs. P. F. 8. A large gathering of interested spectators witnessed the first match of this year’s Cup Tie Competition between the C. U. A C. and the P. F. 8. on the Esplanade yesterday. The {Scholars were beaten by three goals to one.245 words
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Article316 1913-04-18 354 The P. L. R. C. shot at Kampong Bahru yesterday with the following result The Murray Challenge Trophy, 1913. 200 yards. Mrs Liston 18 Mss J Smith 28 j Miss GuWtho’m ’4 1 Mrs Wright-Motiun 24 j Mrs. ’ixenham 23 Miss 8. B Smith 21 J316 words
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Article1584 1913-04-18 354 As we have pointed out o# various occasions, the Straits Times has for some time past been conducting a systematic campaign against the Government Medical Department of this Colony. On Thursday we reproduced on our outside pages a typical specimen of one of its attacks, in which1,584 words
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Obituary121 1913-04-18 354 Obituary. Sir John Ch&rlea Robinton. (Reuter.) Loudon, April 10. The death hap taken place, at the age of 89, of Sir John Charles Ribinson who was Superintendent of the Art Collections of the South Kensington Museum from 1852-59 and H. M’s Surveyor of Pictures from 1882-01. Sir John published several121 words
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Article113 1913-04-18 355 On the 29th May, 1912, a paragraph appeared in the Straits Echo under the beading Spotted Cigars.” No names were mentioned, but Mr. G. E. Wright-Motion bas drawn the attention of the Directors of the Criterii n Press, Ltd., to the fact that the paragraph has been regarded113 words
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Article1906 1913-04-18 355 Our Own <r Taiping, April 12, 1913. Mr. A, \V, laylor, of the legal firm of >iyant and laylor, is going home for a o uch needed holiday next week It is said that Mr. R. N. Luckmaster, who is at present planJng at Bruas has, like Cncinnutus,1,906 words
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Article205 1913-04-18 356 SALE OF THE SINGAPORE railway. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, April 12. At the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday the Colonial Secretary moved “That this Council approves the sale of the Singapore Government railway to the Federated Malay States Government for the sum of $4-,136,000.” The Colonial205 words
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Article88 1913-04-18 356 Half-Yearly Report. (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, April 12. The report of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board for the half-year ended December 31 shows a credit of $974,608-95 and a net revenue increase of $101,391-86 over the average of the preceding fourteen halfyears. The Prye Dock88 words
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Article112 1913-04-18 356 Messrs. Fraser Neave Ltd. (Fi’mn Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, April 12. 'I he report of Messrs. Fraser Neave Ltd. states that the printing shows a satisfactory increase, also the aerated waters It recommends a final dividend of 12} per cent, and a bonus of 5 per cent, making 30 per112 words
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Article29 1913-04-18 356 Privy Council Decision. (Reuter.) Lmdon April 11. The Privy Council has decided that Sir S. M. Samuel, Ijilier.il member for Whitechapel, must vacate his teat.(Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article560 1913-04-18 356 THE DIFFICULTY WITH MONTENEGRO. (Reuter London, April 11, Reuter states that the feeling among diplomatists, regarding a satisfactory solution of the difficulty with Montenegro and the early conclusion of peace, is becoming increasingly hopeful. Italy and Russia are act ing at Cettinje with a view(Reuter ) - 560 words
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Article57 1913-04-18 357 Suit Di missed. (Fiv)n Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, April 12. judgment was delivered to-day in the action brought by Mr. Lauder Watson, proprietor of Lauderdale Estate, against the Perak Government for $5,000 damages. Mr. Justice Woodward found that there was no negligence on the part of the57 words
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Article54 1913-04-18 357 A Severe Operation. (Reuter.) London, March 10. An official bulletin, which has just been issuorl. states that the Duchess of Connaught hai undergone a severe operation at Clarence House to obviate the abdominal attacks to which she has been subject for Rome time. Her Royal Highness(Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article34 1913-04-18 357 Date of the Budjet* (Reuter.) London, April 10. In the House of Commons the Premier, Mr. H. H. Asquith, announced that the budget will be taken on April 21 or 22.(Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article26 1913-04-18 357 Reuter.) Rome, April 10. His Holiness the Pope is holding his own, but is somewhat feverish and declines to take sufficient nourishment.( Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article157 1913-04-18 357 Members are reminded that the entries for the Lawn Tennis Tournament close on Monday, 21st instant. All Courts will be closed from Monday the 21st until further notice. Mr. Alma Baker, of Batu Gajah, leaves for Home oa holiday shortly. —e The Rev. S. F. Pykett was157 words
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Article2186 1913-04-18 357 —N.M. We give below the further particulars, put in by the plaintiff in the Kongsi Case, of the breaches of tiust alleged in paragraph 12 of the Statement of Claim Between His Majesty’s AttorneyGeneral for the Colony of the Straits Settlements at and by the relation—N.M. - 2,186 words
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Article879 1913-04-18 358 Alleged Theft of Postal Order. In the Third Court yesterday afternoon before M r. A. W.B Hamilton the preliminary inquiry was commenced into the case against Sheik Mohamed Ibrahim, formerly a clerk in the Post Office, who was charged with the theft of a postal order879 words
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Advertisement64 1913-04-18 358 K Parent's Duty. Your b-.y is always getting scratched or •ut or bruised. Because these wounds have nealed ill right is no sign they always will. Get a Dottie of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and see that every injury is cared for immediately. You can get nothing better, and blood poison64 words
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983 1913-04-18 359 We have been told by one speaking with authority and not as the scribes that long before the abolition of the double ricsha comes into force in three years’ time, there’ll be another Governor who’ll probably have other things to think about.” There is comfort in983 words
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Article1085 1913-04-18 359 Mr. Ralph Scott will probably arrive here early in May to take up the duties of S D 0., Province Wellesley. Mr. E. M. Baker, acting Auditor General of the Straits Settlements, arrived here thia morning from Singapore by the s s. Klang. Mr. Justice Eb Jen proceeded by1,085 words
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Article181 1913-04-18 360 P op’ietor's Son Killed. Mr. Ah Ch)O, second son of the wellknown Penang towkay, Mr Tan Kang Hock, who owns Ban Hock Heng Estate, was found dead on the estate last Tiiday afternoon. It is alleged that he was assaulted by one of his own Chinese coolies181 words
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Article398 1913-04-18 360 -JZ.tf. Io iiiK Editor of die Straits Echo. Sir, I have just heard with the deepest regret that H. E. the High Commissioner has succumbed to injuries r ceived six weeks ago and Crossed the Bar On the eve of my departure for Australia I desire-JZ.tf. - 398 words
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Article100 1913-04-18 360 JUDGMENT FOR THE PLAINTIFFS. (From Our Own Correspiondeut Singapore, April 12. The Chief Justice, Sir W. HyndmanJones, delivered judgment to-day in the acti n brought by the owners of the s B Penang who claimed against the owners of the s.s. Soyo Marti, which caught fire100 words
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Article83 1913-04-18 360 (F*om Our Own Correspondent?) Singapore, April 14 At the annual meeting of the Kuala Sawah Rubber Company there was considerable controversy as to the question of shortage. Mr. J. O. Davies, who criticised the affairs of the company, proposed a committee to go into the affairs83 words
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Article28 1913-04-18 360 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, April 12. The deat h took place suddenly of apoplexy yesterday evening of the Japanese Consul, M. Jokichi Iwaya.28 words
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Article129 1913-04-18 360 Result. (lieutcr.) London, April 13. The race for the Newbury Spring Cup, which was run yesterday, resulted as follows: The Newbury Spring Cup, a handicap of 1,250 sovs. (a cup value 50 tovs., or specie, at option of winner, and the remainder in specie), for three-year-olds and(lieutcr.) - 129 words
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Article88 1913-04-18 360 (Reuter.) London, April 12 later. 11. R. 11. the Duchess of Connaught passed a good night and is making satisfactory progress. London, April 12. H. R. H. the Duchess of Connaught passed a fair day and the progress towards recovery is maintained. It is understood that88 words
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Article283 1913-04-18 361 mor£ hopeful outlook, pface in sight. Reuter) Loudon, April 12. Pouter’s Agency states that an official telegram, received ‘from Cettiuje yesterday ereniog, says that Montenegro is prepared t 0 consider proposals for pecuniary compensation for the loss of Scutari. In diplomatic circles the Russian cowwn»»’’?»( Reuter) - 283 words
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Article166 1913-04-18 361 Reuter Berlin, April 12. The Budget Committee of tiie Reichstag, during the debate on the Army Estimates, adopted in the face of the opposition of the Minister for War, a resolution, supported by the Clerical Centre and the Radicals, demanding a reduction of the number of personal( Reuter ) - 166 words
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Article204 1913-04-18 361 SCENES IN THE COMMONS, THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENTIONS. (Reuter.) Ottawa, April 11. Mr. Borden’s closure proposals were received by the Opposition with cheering and the singing of Oh Canada.” Sir Wilfrid Laurier protest?d against his being prevented from moving his amendment. He said “We can be gagged,(Reuter.) - 204 words
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Article116 1913-04-18 361 California and Canada. (Reuter.) New York, April 12. Mr. Thompson, the Californian Senator who was mainly responsible for the drafting of the Alien Land Bill, has declared that the Bill is not aimed at the confiscation of property b longing to Japanese in California. The restrictions it imposes(Reuter.) - 116 words
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Article61 1913-04-18 361 (Reuter.) Madrid, April 13. As King Alfonso was returning from a review of the troops ami passing in front of the Bank of Spain, three shots were fired as him. His Majesty was not hurt. Madrid, April 13, later. The King’s horse was wounded(Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article49 1913-04-18 361 (Reuter.) London, April 12. A brillimt parliamentary wedding was celebrated at Westminster Abbey to-day when Mr. Ormsby-Gore, Unionist M. P. for Denbigh was married to Lady Beatrice Cecil, daughter of the Marquis of Salisbury, one of the leaders of the Unionist Party in the House of Loris.(Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article185 1913-04-18 361 GOVERNMENT IMPOTENCE. Mrs. Pankhurst Released. (Reuter.) London, April 11. A demonstration of militant Suffragists at the Albert Hall was attended by delegates from all parts of the United Kingdom. Violent speeches were made threatening to burn and destroy property. £15,000 were collected at the end of the meeting.(Reuter.) - 185 words
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Article129 1913-04-18 361 Forthcoming Bya.Election. (Reuter.) London, Aprd 12. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council found that Sir Stuart Samuel is disabled from sitting and voting in the House of Commons because his firm, Meagre. Montagu Co bad been purchasing silver for the Indian Government. A bye-election it,(Reuter.) - 129 words
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Article114 1913-04-18 361 (Reuter.) Rome, April 12. The Pope has been ordered complete rest but apparently there are no complications. His Holiness heard Mass in bed this morning. Rome, April 13. Ihe Pope has had another relapse to-dav. The trouble has been diagnosed as trache d bronchitis, and(Reuter.) - 114 words
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Article380 1913-04-18 362 A General Strike. (Reuter.) Brussels, April 12. The Socialists in Belgium have resolved to carrv out their scheme for a general sti ike loginning on Monday, the 14th ’.nst., as a protest against the Government s refusal to grant universal suffrage. The miners, who number 200,00(Reuter.) - 380 words
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Article66 1913-04-18 362 (Renter.) New York, April 12. The steamer with the remains of the late Mr. Pierpont Morgan has arrived here from Le Havre. All the steamers in New York harbour had their flags at half-mast. The coffin has been conveyel to the financier’s museum, which has66 words
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Article111 1913-04-18 362 Uartst in Peking Shanghai, April 3. Considerable anxiety is being manifested in Peking, where all travellers’ luggage is searched to prevent the taking in of arms, as fears exist that the Southerners, who charge Peking with hatching the plot to murder Mr. Sung, may attempt reprisals. Foreigners111 words
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Article540 1913-04-18 362 C. R. C. vs. P. R. C. These clubs met on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon to play off their match in the Crisket Tournament. The >•R- G. were defeated by seven wickets and 12 runs. The P. R. C. played without W. U. Scully, the backbone of540 words
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Article2298 1913-04-18 362 -S.T. SALE OF SINGAPORE RAILWAY TO THE F.M.S. How the Price Was Arrived At. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held on Friday afternoon His Excellency the Governor (Sir A H Young, KCMG) presided and the other members present were the Officer Commanding the Troops (Lt-Col. A-S.T. - 2,298 words
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Article203 1913-04-18 363 The Cadets’ Prize. This competition was fired off on Saturday by the Cadets, only the B Company (St. Xavier’s) competed. The First Prize was won by Pte P D’Cruz with a score of 24 at 150 yards. Appended were the scores of the first three: Pte P203 words
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624 1913-04-18 364 Mr. J. H M. Robson, of Kuala, Lumpur, sends us the following information regarding the proposed memorial to Sir Fiank Swettenham A provisional committee has been formed in London to collect subscriptions and arrange for the erection of a bronze statue to Sir Frank624 words
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Article138 1913-04-18 364 Penang Ladies 1 Rifle Club. The P L R C shoot at Kampong Bahru on Monday resulted as follows: Spoon Shoot—lso Yards. T Scores H’cap Names. H ca P-made. TuUl. *Mrs CD I) Hogan .92 28 34.44 Miss E Mathieu .92 24 34.12 Miss SB Smith .89 25 33 90138 words
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Article84 1913-04-18 364 According to the Free Press the match between Christie and Waldemann has been properly arranged and formal articles signed by both parties. The are Queensberry rules, clean breaks the referee to walk between, fifteen two-minute rounds with one minute corners, soft bandages allowed, ring twenty by twenty, four ounce84 words
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Article2810 1913-04-18 364 RATEPAYERS’ PROTEST. PETITION TO SECRETARY OF STATE. The following is the text of the Petition intended to be laid before the Ritepayepg of Penang lor signature, and subsequent presentation to the Rt Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies in protest against the passing of the2,810 words
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Advertisement70 1913-04-18 364 A Parent’s Duty. Your boy is always gtHing scratched or •■nt or bruised, because these wounds have haled all right is no sign they always wdl. Get a bottle of Chaml erla n’s Pain Balm and st*e that every injmy is cared for immediately You cm get not! ing I70 words
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Advertisement92 1913-04-18 364 The Forty Year Test. An article must have exceptional merit to survive for a period of forty years. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was first offered to the public in 1872 From a small beginning it has grown in favor and popularity until it has attained a world wide reputation, ou will92 words
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Article907 1913-04-18 366 At the time of the rubber boom people out here passed through the successive stages of amusement, amazement, and indignation at the audacity of some of the "experts” who ventured to come forward and report on local properties. Men whose knowledge of planting, practical or theoretical, was absolutely907 words
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Article713 1913-04-18 366 Mr. E. Keim inn, of Messrs. Katz Bros is expected back in Penang in about three weeks’ time. Mr. R Schubert, of Messrs. Bebn Meyer and Co., has returned to Penang lookin» very fit and well. Dr. W. B. Orme, who reported his arrival at Sandakan on in, has713 words
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354 1913-04-18 367 Meeting At The Chinese Town Hal!, Over seventy persons, including several prominent Chinese residents and nearly all the Chinese druggists in Penang, attended a meeting at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday to consider what steps should betaken in connection with the recent action of the354 words
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Article253 1913-04-18 367 FINAL DIVIDENDS. (From Our Own Correspondent London, Aprii 11 The following final dividends were paid by the undermentioned estates Sungei Choh 22| per cent. Sungei Kruit 3) St. George Rubber Estates ...25 Jebong 30 n The rubber market is very weak. 1,000 tons were sold at the auction253 words
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Article182 1913-04-18 367 The King’s Remarkable Coolness. Reuter.) Madrid, April 14. The assailant of the King of Spain dashed towards the K ng from the c.owd, seized the bridle in bis left hand while with his right he pulled out a pistol. King Alfonso, realising the danger, made( Reuter.) - 182 words
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Article31 1913-04-18 367 (From Ou r Own Correspondent Singapore, April 15. M. Vermink, whoaccompinied the aviator M. Pourpe, who recently gave an exhibit! n in Singapore, has been killed near Saigon.31 words
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Article46 1913-04-18 367 SERVIA AND SCUTARI. (Reuter.) London, April 15. Servin, while agreeing to suspend attacks on Scutari, insists upon the Turkish garrison ceasing hostilities, otherwise she will resume fighting Consequently Turkey has ordered the comm inder at Scutari to assume a passive attitude.(Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article24 1913-04-18 367 Renter.) London, April 14. The estate of Colonel Astor who was drowned in the Titanic is valued at £17,443,338.( Renter.) - 24 words
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Article37 1913-04-18 367 (Reuter.) London, April 14. Lady Clifford, the wife of Sir Hugh Clifford, Governor of the Gold Ccast, has arrived in England. She is still very weak owing to her recent illness but is now convalescent.(Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article51 1913-04-18 367 (Reuter.) London, April 15. The memorial servic j for the late Sir Clement Hill took place at St. Margaret’s, Westminster. It was attended by a large number of prominent officials from the African Protectorates and the members of the House of Lords and House of(Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article17 1913-04-18 367 (Render.) London, April 15. The Admiralty has established air stations at Harwich and Yarmouth.(Render.) - 17 words
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Article44 1913-04-18 367 (Reuter.) London, April 14. H, R. H. the Duchess of Connaught who recently underwent an operation for the removal of her appendix is gaining strength. It is understood thaLshe will not accompany the Duke of Connaught to Canada in Mav.(Reuter.) - 44 words
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Article44 1913-04-18 367 The Commandeering of Aircraft. London, April 2. The Annual Army Bill authorises the impressing of aircraft for military purposes in cases of emergency, the same as carriages, motor cars and locomotives. The Bill also extends the billeting powers of territorial officers.44 words
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Article43 1913-04-18 367 London, March 31. Mr. Fisher, Premier of Australia, Jn a speech at Mayborough, Q leensland, foreshadowed the budding of a battleship three destroyers and two submarines, and the establishment of a naval aviation school in addition to the existing programme.43 words
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Article80 1913-04-18 368 VISIT TO LONDON IN JUNE. (Reuter.) London, April 15 M. Poincare, the President of the French Republic, will pay an official visit to London on June 23 He will be the guest of the King. It is understood that he will be entertained for three days at Buckingham(Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article57 1913-04-18 368 (Reuter.) New York, April 14. Mr Pierpont Morgan was buried in the mausoleum at Hartford. His coffin was covered with 5,0 0 red roses and the funeral service at M. George’s, New York, was crowded with a very notable congregation. The service was conducted according(Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article47 1913-04-18 368 Calcutta, March 28. A Delhi communn/tte says that the Baharlu raiders have left Bundur Abb is. Conditions are normal according to a private advice. The strengthening of the gendarmery at Shiraz is proceeding slowly. The securing of peace in south-eastern Persia is distant.47 words
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Article61 1913-04-18 368 Further Details. London, April 5. Captain Watson, Imperial Service Guild Agent at Wellington, in a letter says that Captain Oates had no feet wheh he left the tent. He lost them some time previously from frost bite. Captain Scott continues the letter, was found with a pencil61 words
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Article152 1913-04-18 368 Calcutta, March 29. Mohb fighting has taken place between the Chinese under General Chango and the Tibetans An arrangement has been made to withdraw the Chinese by the Teesta Valley Road. London, Mandi 29. The Chcngtu newspaper Kneh minkomjstates that India is increasing her military forces in152 words
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Article69 1913-04-18 368 (He de:.) London, April 15. In the House of Commons Sir J. D Re< s asked whether Great Br-Uiu s rec-gu. am of the C inpse Republic would depend upon the Republic’s confirmation of the existing treaty right, and other privilege, of Britishers in ChinaMr. F. D(He de:.) - 69 words
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Article52 1913-04-18 368 A Bomb At the Bank. (Reuter.) London, April 15. A sensation was caused in the City by the discovery of a bomb placed against a pillar of the Bank of England A policeman pluckily plunged the machine into the fountain. The bomb contained gunpowder and an electric(Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article57 1913-04-18 368 One-Third of the Workers Out. (Reuter.) Brussels, April 15. The public services are working normally but one-third of the workers in the great industries have struck. The coal mines have almost completely stopped working and there is a partial stoppage of the metal industry. Numbers of(Reuter.) - 57 words
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Article68 1913-04-18 368 Japanese Lieutenants Killed. London, March 28. A Tokio cable states: The Parseval airship, and four aeroplanes were returning to the depot after exhibition flights before the Members of the Parliament, when the aeroplane suddenly dropped from a height of a thousand feet. Lts. Tokuda and Kimura were killed68 words
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Article81 1913-04-18 368 London, March 31. Add teasing a party meeting at Brisbane with reference to the forthcoming referenda, which greatly increase the powers of the Federal Government, especially regarding the control of trade, industries, trusts and arbitration iu trade disputes, the Premier of Queensland declared that the adoption81 words
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Article490 1913-04-18 368 Mr. Lloyd George's Evidence. London, March 28. At to-day’s sitting of the Marconi Com. mittee, the examination of Sir Rufus Isaacs, lasting altogether eleven hours, concluded' The evidence contained no new facts beyond complicated details of his share in the transactions, and the announcement that Mr. Lloyd490 words
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Article54 1913-04-18 368 Loreneo Marques, April 5. A public meeting here has passed a resolution unanimously condemning the dismissal of Dr. Magalhaes, Governor-General of Mozambique, who while lecturing in Lisbon, made charges against Colonial administration. The reso ution declares that the charges are true, and demands a Commission of Enquiry54 words
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Advertisement65 1913-04-18 368 A Parent’s Duty. It our boy is always getting scratched or cut or bruised. Because these wounds have healed all right is no sign they a'ways will. Get a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and see that every injury is cared for immediately. You can get nothing better, and blcod65 words
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Advertisement41 1913-04-18 368 The Fruit Sewn. Bowel complaint is sure to be prevalent during the fruit season. Be sure to keep a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. It may save a life. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Article996 1913-04-18 369 Mr Philip Snowden is pained by the disthat members of Parliament spmt £8 000 last year on wine. To the Socialistic’conscience this, no doubt, appears cessive, but those of weaker mould will that politics are dry work, and judge the thirsty legislators gently. The petition against the al996 words
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Article234 1913-04-18 369 A North Borneo Official Gazette Extraordinary notifies that the following items are added to the free list of imports under Customs Proclamation I of 1902 Medicin s, Pictures, Cotton Waste, Disinfectants, Literary Publications, Candles, Rope and Cordage, Castor Oil, Cera Wax, Insecticides, Soap, Twine and String. Straits234 words
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Article188 1913-04-18 369 YESTERDAY’S PAPERCHASE. A large number of the members of the Penang Hunt Club met at Perak Road yesterday evening. The course, which was a long and well chosen one, ran along Green Lane, through Mr. Heah Swee Lee’s plantation, Kelso and the Residency Grounds. The finish was188 words
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318 1913-04-18 369 We are glad that the trouble which led to the resignation of Mr. E. E. Colman as Vice-President of the M.F.A. has been smoothed over and we hope to be able soon to congratulate both the M. F. A. and Mr. Colman. An Extraordinary318 words
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Article320 1913-04-18 370 Lt is perhaps somewhat late in the day to attempt a review of Angel by B M. Croker, which was first published in 19* >l. The book is a pleasant sketch of AngloIndian life by one who knows her subject. It is dedicated to A. Perrin, a writer, who320 words
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Article387 1913-04-18 370 Reports which reach us from Johore with reference to the relat ions between the Sultan and the European officers of his State, tend to show that the situation is now somewhat less strained than when we last wrote on this subject. At the same time evidence is387 words
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Article493 1913-04-18 370 There is still quite a serious dearth of European bouses in Penang. Rents have risen nearly thirty percent. in the last eight years, but the return on house property is still apparently insufficient to induce the local capitalist to put his money into bricks and mortar; n493 words
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Article705 1913-04-18 370 -S.T. A son has been born to Captain and Mrs. Cargill (n- e Birch), of Taiping. Colonel Murray will relinquish the commaud of the Malay States Guides and return to his regiment in India in about nine months’ time. From Monday’s Malay Mail: Mr. Dykes is shortly retiring from-S.T. - 705 words
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Article453 1913-04-18 371 F. P. The s.s. Kariinata, the third vessel of the Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland line plying between Amsterdam and Batavia, arrived here this morning. She is a sistership of the s s. Nias and the ss Kambaiigan with the following dimensiors length 43 feet, breadth 55 3 feet& F. P. ‘ - 453 words
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Article611 1913-04-18 371 ACCUSED COMMITTED TO ASSIZES. The preliminary enquiry into the case against Sheik Mohamed Ibrahim, formerly a clerk in the Post Office, who was charged with the theft of a postal order of the value of eight shillings, was resumed yesterday afternoon before Mr. A. W. B.611 words
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Article103 1913-04-18 371 F. M. S. MARCH OUTPUT. Our Own Correspondent.) London, April 15. The lubber output of the F. M. S. in March was 3,890,880 lb. The following dividends were paid by the under-mentioned estate?: Consolidated Malay 37?» percent. Pelmadulla Rubber Co. 10 Sumatra Consolidated 5 AUagar 9 Lower Perak103 words
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Article51 1913-04-18 371 The undermentioned rubber was sold by auction at the Penang Rubber Auction Rooms to-day, at the prices detailed below:— Smoked Sheet ...1153— 5159 Unsmoked Sheet 148— 153 No. 1 Crepe 154 160 2 149 151 m 3 133 4 100- 125 Scrap t 103- 112 12,934 lbs.51 words
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Article103 1913-04-18 371 It* Significance. (Reuter J London, April 15. The Belgian strike is proceeding, and there is perfect orderliness so far. There has only been one case of sabotage at a leather factory. It seems that the strike is not only a battle between Lihourand Capital but also to(Reuter J - 103 words
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Article82 1913-04-18 371 Armistice Arranged. (Reuter) London, April 15. An armistice for ten days has been concluled between Turkey and the Balkan State i. A Premature Report. Constantinople, April 16. The rep >rt of an armistice is premature but there is good ground for believing that the Turkish(Reuter) - 82 words
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Article183 1913-04-18 372 JOHORE TIN COMPANY. (From Our Own Correnpoiuleid) Singapore, April 16. Mr. Derrick, who presided at the meeting of the R yal Johore Tin Company, said that anticipations had not been realised by reason of the failure of the old contractor to carry out his contract. They had now183 words
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Article161 1913-04-18 372 Debate in the Reichstag. (Reuter.) London, April 16. In the German Reichstag Prince Loewenstein urged Germany to take advantage of the political events in China and exercise her cultural and commercial influence there, us Great Britain and America were already doing through schools and trade. Germany ought(Reuter.) - 161 words
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Article92 1913-04-18 372 The Bank Eonb. (Reuter.) London, April 15. Hatpins found in the bomb discovered at the Bank of England point to Suffragettes, owing to whose suspend designs extra Police has been stationed at the Bank of late. 'J he Police think that the bomb would have done little(Reuter.) - 92 words
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Article185 1913-04-18 372 A REGRETTABLE AFFAIR. {Reuter.) London, April 15. Baron von Schoen, the German ambassador at Paris, has asked for some explanation regarding certain occurrences at Nancy on Sunday when some Germans, wrongly supposed to be officers, reported that they were mobbed and assaulted. They were obliged to take{Reuter.) - 185 words
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Article71 1913-04-18 372 Rebels, Loot and Ransom. (Reuter.) New York, April 15. Mexican rebels entered Damming Camp on the Conchos River and demanded $25,000. They threatened to kill the English engineers if the money were not forthcoming. They tied the English manager to a donktiy, declaring that they were going to(Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article68 1913-04-18 372 Shrewsbury. (Reuter.) London, April 15. Alderman Lloyd has been adopted as the Unionist candidate for Shrewsbury in succession to bir Clement Hill, deceased. He favours Lord Roberts’ scheme of national service. Whitechapel. Sir S. M. Samuel, who had to vacate bis seat owing to the decision of the(Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article77 1913-04-18 372 Second Reading Pasted. (Reuter.) London, April 15. The House of Lords passed the second reading of the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill increasing the number of the Law Lords from four to six as the first step towards giving effect to the Imperial Conference resolution, recommending the addition of(Reuter.) - 77 words
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Article59 1913-04-18 372 And Increased Popularity. (Reuter.) Madrid, April 15. The gallantry and coolness of King Alfonso during the recent attempt on bis life appealed very strongly to the chivalrous Spanish people who recall that he displayed the same qualities in two previous attempts on his life. The affair has(Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article16 1913-04-18 372 (Reuter.) London, April 16. His Holiness the Pope is making satisfactory progress.(Reuter.) - 16 words
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Article28 1913-04-18 372 (Reuter.) Lendon, April 15. Mr. Walter Cunliffe, has been elected Governor of the Bank of England, and Mr. Robert Ltdston Newman Deputy Governor.(Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article41 1913-04-18 372 (Reuter.) London, April 15. The Daily Telegraph states that the Admiralty is negotiating with th r ee leading British ship-building firms with a view to beg nning the early construction of airships for service with the Navy.(Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article166 1913-04-18 372 Unfounded Rumours. Lately rumours are rife in Hi and its vicinity that on account of a certain diplomatic rupture a Chino-Russian War will soon be declared and that the battle field wid be made in the North-west, and in order to stop these wild rumours the Resident166 words
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Article805 1913-04-18 373 A MEMBER’S CLAIM. Tn the Supreme Court yesterday morning, Jore Mr. .lus-i-e S,L. Thornton, the ease 9 resumed >u winch Chin Lee 100, a knr nf the Penang Goldsmiths Guild SX termed the" Tan Kam Hong Kongsi. brought an action against the Guild which was begun805 words
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Article383 1913-04-18 373 The following was the result of the Competition for the Men’s Presgrave Cup for April. J Crabb Watt 2up A M Hepworth 1 C C Rogers all square W Peel T S Nash 1 down CR A Goatley I W N Masterton 2 C G May 3383 words
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Article279 1913-04-18 373 An extraordinary situa'ion was explained at the Ipoh Assizes in the Sungei Siput murder case before Mr. Justice Ebden, says the Ipoh correspondent of the Malay Mail. In this ca<-e a Chinaman has been charged with and convicted of the murder of a duiang washer in279 words
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Article1581 1913-04-18 373 —F.T. We have before us as we write the abridged prospectus of the Chenderiang Valley Tin Dredging Company, Limited. It has* been sent to us by a correspondent in the Native States, with the suggestion that we shall find in it material for comment from both a financial—F.T. - 1,581 words
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Article934 1913-04-18 374 Sir John RtrnsiDn has «ent <£l,ooo to th fund for the extension of the London School of tropical Medicine. The leave of absence of Mr. M. S H McArthur, an officer in Class 2 of the Straits Settlements Civil Service, who is now in England, has been extended, with934 words
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Advertisement42 1913-04-18 374 The Fru t Season. Biwei complaint is sure to be prevalent luring the fruit season. Be sure to keep a bo’tle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. It may save a life. Fur sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.42 words
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Article73 1913-04-18 375 The exact d ite of the funeral of Pbya Bisada, High Commissioner of Monthon Puket, which will take place at Renong, has not yet been fixed, as the site of his grave has not yet been decided upon. At present preparations are bung made73 words
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Article184 1913-04-18 375 At the annual general meeting of the Selaba Rubber Estate on March 28, the chairman, Mr E L Hamilton said that the shareholders had received 70| per cent, in all during the three years of the company’s existence. This, for a young producer, was a very satisfactory return,184 words
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Article970 1913-04-18 375 dealings restricted in the SHARE-MARKET. London, March 28. What with the intervention of the Eister holidays and the various subduing influences which hive effected the market for crude rubber for some time past, Rubber shares have lately attracted but little attention, although there are plenty of970 words
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Article128 1913-04-18 375 Aggrtgat* Claims, <13,907,461. (Reuter) London, April 16. The anniversary of Titanic Day (April 14) was observed in Southampton with mourning. The local paper published four columns of In Memoriam notices. 810 claims against the White St r Company arising out of the disaster have been filed at New(Reuter) - 128 words
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Article59 1913-04-18 375 (Iteufer.) London, April 16. In the House of Commons Mr. H. H. Asquith that the period of suspensicn of Mr. illiarn Moore, Unionist member for Armagh, should cease. Replying to questions he ad.led that he had received no communication from Mr. Moore apologising for his conduct in(Iteufer.) - 59 words
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Advertisement42 1913-04-18 375 Serves the Whole Fami’y. fame of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy world wide. It is good for the deep seated in or the croup and whoop- cough of the children. The same bottle rves the whole family. For sal3 by all ‘Rosaries and Dealers.42 words
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Article200 1913-04-18 376 (From Our Own, Correspondent Singapore, April 16. At the rubber auction at Singapore 50,429 lb. of rubber were offered for Bale and 50,045 lb. were sold at the following prices Smoked Sheet ..>156 to 8170 per picul. Unsmokel ...8152 8167 First Crepe ...8167 879 Second ...81-4 W200 words
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Article76 1913-04-18 376 (From Our Own Correspondent A Singapore, April 16. The report of the liquidators of the St. Helena Rubber Co. states that all assets have been transferred to the Tapah Rubber Estates for a consideration of SI 70,0b0. All liabilities are now discharged. The first and final76 words
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Article54 1913-04-18 376 {From Ov' Own Correnpuiiilnid Singapore, April 16. The Frenchman, Memherti, charged with living ou the proceeds of immorality, has been sentenced to two months’ rigorous imprisonment Leave to apjieal was granted. Chief Detective Inspector lay lor immediately put in a banishment warrant upon which he was re-arrested.54 words
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Article48 1913-04-18 376 (/>/>m Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. Apiil 16. A Japane-e named J no woo was convicted ot < tT-ring a ten-d dlar banknote as gratification to Mr Jacksoi. Architectural Assistant of the Muuicipibty, was fined sooan I costs The banknote was paid into the Police lie .vard Fund.48 words
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Article76 1913-04-18 376 PROSPEC S OF PEACE. (Reuter London, April 16. Router learns that diplomatic quarters expect peace ami that the delegates will shortly assemble in Loudon. Montenegro ad Scuta i. Cettinje, April 16. The Government has telegraphed to its representatives abroad that Montenegro rejects monetary compensation for(Reuter ) - 76 words
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Article52 1913-04-18 376 Compensation Demanded. (Reuter Teheran, April 17. The Belgian Minister at Teheran demands £5,000 as compensation for the murder of Madame Constant, who was shot and killed by an unknown Persian at Busbite on March 8. Madame Constant was the wife of the Belgian Director of Customs(Reuter ) - 52 words
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Article42 1913-04-18 376 (Reuter.) Paris, April 16. A Frenchman, Captain Lemerle, was arrested at Speyer (Bavaria) it is believed on some misunderstanding. He was on regular leave and was travelling in Germany in a private capacity and on no mission.(Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article46 1913-04-18 376 (Reuter.) Landon, April 16. H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, who is on his way home from Stuttgart, has arrived in Paris The Prince of Wales visited M. Poincare and expressed his sincere condolences on the death of the President's mother.(Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article128 1913-04-18 376 Localised to Important Industries. (Reuter.) Brussels, April 16. No great change was noticeable in Brussels on the second day of the strike. There is order everywhere and small parties of strikers walk the streets, distributing handbills and appealing to the» workers to jo’n. The public services are(Reuter.) - 128 words
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Article127 1913-04-18 376 Official Investigation. (Reuter.) Paris, April 16. Count von Schoen, the German Am. bassador, called at the Foreign Office to discuss the Nancy incident. M. Pichon, Foreign Minister, informed him that the Min ster of the Interior was sending high officials to investigate. French Comment. Paris, April 17.(Reuter.) - 127 words
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Article115 1913-04-18 376 Anti-Alien Bill. (Reuter.) Sacramento, April 16. The Anti-Alien Bill, as amended, has been passed. It prohibits the ownership of land to all aliens who have not declared their intention of becoming citizens. Washington, April 16. President Wilson and Mr. W. J. Bryan, Secretary of State, conferred with M.(Reuter.) - 115 words
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Article36 1913-04-18 376 (Reuter.) London, April 16. It is announced that, owing to the recent scenes of disorder with which the Police were unable to cope, Government has forbidden meetings of Suffragettes in public places in London.(Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article40 1913-04-18 376 (Reuter.) Las Palmas (Canary Islauds), April 16. The woik of inllating the German airship Suchard has begun. The weather is favourable and there are hopes of a start for the projected Hight to the West Indies to-day.(Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article32 1913-04-18 376 (Reuter.) London, April 16. Ail,oo ,000 of the Buenos Aires £5.600,000 bonds, bearing interest at 5%, for the extension of the port has been issued in London at 99.(Reuter.) - 32 words
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Advertisement51 1913-04-18 376 Bowel C:mplaiM in Children During the summer months children are subject to disorders of the bowels and should receive the most careful attention. As soon as any unnatural looseness of the bowels is noticed Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should lx* uiven. For iiale by all Dispensaries an 151 words
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Advertisement63 1913-04-18 376 A Parent’s Duty. Your boy is always getting scratched or cut or bruised. Because wounds have healed all right is no sign they a'wavs will. Get a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and see that every injury is cared for immediately You can get nothing Ixitter, and blood poison is63 words
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Article987 1913-04-18 377 (from Our Own Correspondent Taiping, April 16, 1913. output from tbe Taiping Tekka tin •lust month was 305 pikuls, the best bare had so far. With the erection of l additional suction dredging plant that be lippn ordered tbe output will be doubled has been* R has been987 words
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Article124 1913-04-18 377 PiNANG, April 18. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 4 months’ sight Rank 2 4 f 5 K 5 Credit z 3 Documentary.. 24$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174| 3 days’ sight Private 175 J Bombay, Demand Ban* 174| Moulir.ein, Demand Bank 173* 3 days’ sight124 words
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Article96 1913-04-18 377 Gold Leal 864.60 Black Pepper no doc' White Pepper 32-buyers Trang Pepper 7o nominal Cloves 3*l oat oj season Mace 12'> nominal Pickings 10?. sellers Nutmegs 110 s. 23. buyers f No. 1 8.20 sale Sugar < 2 8.10 sal a (Basket bAb buyers Copra (mixed) 10.60|6uyer« fTahbun 190.—96 words
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Advertisement408 1913-04-18 377 MISS MX CLAR E If EU PROM. r > of COLOMBO. WJW rO I //O THOUGHT SHE WAS CONSUMPTIVE. A Colombo Girl’s Praise of Dr. William? Pink Pills. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills are a blessing to weak bloodless girls; as proof read the statement of Miss Clare Deutrom, a vivacious408 words
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Advertisement268 1913-04-18 378 I STRAITS ECHO I I |i ESTABLISHED 1883. PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. y b m Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO’ and “SIN POE. kS fa’ S' L The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and |N il' lithographers in the Orient. g| IBli Our plant is of the very latest pattern and by268 words
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