The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 9 January 1914
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Title Section21 1914-01-09 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. Single Copy, 40 eente. $17.50 Per Annum. Vol. 12. Penang, Friday, 9th JANUARY, 1914. No. 2.21 words
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Advertisement290 1914-01-09 1 I zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. CONTENTS. I I I I Leaders page. Miscellaneous (Contd.): page. The Colour Bar 1 The Monroe Doctrine 8 x A Difficulty and the Way Out 8 Malay Studies 9 Military Service 15 An Ipoh Strike 11 S Oriental Studies 21 The Murder of Professor Robinson 12 Government and290 words
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Advertisement193 1914-01-09 2 the: I STRAITS ECHO I I MAIL EDITION. I. Published the day prior to the departure of ach mail |j J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States ft 1 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as 3 all important news from various parts of193 words
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Article995 1914-01-09 1 One satisfactory result at any rate the Indian crisis in South Afr.ca has already had in that it has caused several of the leading organs of public opinion in England to consider carefully the situation created by the existence of a. “colour bar” in several of the995 words
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Article492 1914-01-09 1 Last of the Compradore. In an article on the financial crisis in Bangkok, the Siam, Observer of December 23 remarks:— Out of the welter of the crisis that Bangkok is passing through, one salient fact has now emerged. This is that the system of conducting business through492 words
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Article124 1914-01-09 1 The Straits Rubber Co., Ltd. ...161 000 The Penang Rubber Estates, Co., J jtdt 94,250 The Rubana Rubber Estate, Ltd. 44 000 The Tali Ayer Rubber Estates, Ltd. 4 The Batak Rabit Rubber Estate, Ltd. 10*7 0 The Bagan Serai Co Ltd. 14’000 S.S. (Bertam) Rubber Co.,124 words
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Advertisement99 1914-01-09 1 uia» swanks ssodk tW|W daily (except Sundays and potolie holidays) at tmb CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Plica Daily Leeal >24 per annum. Owtetation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) >17.50 OABL« ADDBIBB h ECHO—PENANG.” r Telephone Nos. Echo 586 Printing Department 343 jt.j.-aii eemmunieationa ahould ba99 words
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Article1132 1914-01-09 2 —Strai’s Times. It would be almost a crime top»’» over in •deuce tbe very excellent m Mr' Macfadyen at the recent <mn»ui dinner of the blraiuioett.emeut» A,relation, a thoughtful >peecb, and m the tone of it, reiwen .e. to relation» between tbe hederatea MwUy bUte. and the—Strai’s Times. - 1,132 words
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Article180 1914-01-09 2 Our Klang correspondent writes As Mr. J H Chalmers, Manager of Messrs. Harper <fc Co, at Port Swetteuhim, is severing bis connection with the firm, the »u ordinate staff pr'Sauted him with a suitable address at his bungalow on December 29. The address was re id by Mr.180 words
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Article1443 1914-01-09 2 lULL Ti;XT OF JUDGMENT. The following is the tall text of the judgment m the Captan Au Qdee.will case In the matter of the estate and will of Chang Keng Qu-e (otherwise called Cheang Ah Qu-e) deceased Cheang Thye Phin vs. Ljm Ah Chen and others. This1,443 words
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Article461 1914-01-09 3 The annual dinner of the Inspectors of the Police Force took place on New Year’s Eve at the Hotel Norman, Chief Detective Inspector R. J. Kirke presiding. Almost every Inspector was present, except Inspectors Mulcock and Rand 41 who are away in the Province. The dinner461 words
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Article929 1914-01-09 3 Malay Mail With tin at <£l72 per ton, and rubber at 2/3d. per lb., with money tight everywhere and with several big failures in the bazaar in Penang, Singapore and Bangkok, the year cannot be said to be closing very brightly from a financial point ofMalay Mail - 929 words
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Article387 1914-01-09 4 A .P.W.D. Grievance. Diar Sir 'lke article under the caption “A P W I) Grievance”, which appeared in your issue of yesterday, is yet another instance of the shabby treatment meted out to the subordinates in the Government Service when a prize appointment is in the bestowal. Ami the instance387 words
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Article1092 1914-01-09 4 Famct Dress Dinkw AND Darcs. For the first time in the history of the Oriental Hotel a fancy dress dinner and dance was held at th.s we keen hostelry to welcome th. hewY« Erery one present ruled t the best function that ha, ever taken place1,092 words
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Article602 1914-01-09 5 (Reuter.) London, December 31. Knighthoods have been conferred upon Mr. A. K. Butterworth, manager of the North-Eastern Riilway Mr. Howard Frank, the well-known auctioneer; Mr. Garforth, president of the Institu’e of Mining Engineers; Professor Ernest Rutherford; Judge Lumley-Smith, who recently retired from the City of Loudon(Reuter.) - 602 words
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289 1914-01-09 5 The Duke’s Retort. Reuter.) London, December 31. The correspondence between Mr. Lloyd George and the Duke of Sutherland, who offered the Chancellor 210,000 acres of deer forest at 22 61. per acre or, alternatively, 200,000 acres of cattle grazing land at 25/ per acre, is published. The( Reuter.) - 289 words
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Article88 1914-01-09 5 Snow, Frost and Blizzards. {Reuter.) London, January 1. Snow and frost are general in England and a blizzard is repored in the north. The roads are blocked an 1 work is paiti illy suspended. Blizzirds are also reported in the Continent and fourteen persons were frozen to death{Reuter.) - 88 words
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Article155 1914-01-09 5 (Reuter Johannesburg, January 1. I ho European miners at the Natal collieries, d regarding the settlement effected by t lie loaders, have sent an ultimatum to the mployers that th re will be a strike to-day unless the deminds for an increase of w&gefc, reduction of hours(Reuter ) - 155 words
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Article135 1914-01-09 5 {Reuter Paris, December 31. I ragson is dead. The tragedy occurred in the course of a quarrel with his father who is apparently suffering from semile dementia. When questioned by the police he said he wanted to commit suicide as life bad become a burden to{Reuter ) - 135 words
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Article101 1914-01-09 5 Battle in Progress. {Reuter.) London, January*!. A battle between 5,00 J Mexican rebels and 4.000 Federal troops his been in progress at Ajinaga for thirty-six hours and is proceeding in favour of the rebels, though the losses on both sides are great. The Federal tn. ops have{Reuter.) - 101 words
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49 1914-01-09 5 Reuter.) Paris, January 1. Reports have reached here of a mutiny on board the cruiser Dupleiz at Saigon. The men c unplaim d of tho severity of the command- r and the bad food which they refused tins morning. An official report is expected.( Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article14 1914-01-09 5 {Reuter) Paris, January 1. 111 stolen picture La Giocuuda ha, arrived here.{Reuter) - 14 words
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Article119 1914-01-09 6 (Reuier) London. 1The IMUy Chronidt »tat»« that Mr Llord George has derated hit holiday at the armament. woWim and the land campaign and that be he. autborieed the publication of bi. riew. The Chancellor o opinion that the prewnt i. the moet favourable moment dnnng the,(Reuier) - 119 words
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Article91 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) Montreal, December 80. The fifth day of the -water famine here was signalised by another fire which destroyed several shops. The water engineer in charge of the conduit, the collapse of which cut Off the water, has been suspended from duty. Montreal, December 31. The conduit(Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article87 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter) London, January I. Au Arruy 0» ler antrmnivA increases in tbopiyot Th*- “command pay” of Li* will be increased by throe to five shillings a day. The pay of Majors with 24 years’ service will be increased by 2/- daily, that of Captains with twelve years'(Reuter) - 87 words
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Article79 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter) P*ris, January 1. Ibe Aeri.il has requested M. v '«dnuM to continue his flight from Cairo to th** Cape and he will probably do so via the Nile. Uganda. Mombiaa, Zanzibar, Mozsmbiqu*. Quil-mane, Beira, Delagoa Bay,«and eventually Cape Town. Jerusalem, January 1. 1 he aviator. M. Bonnier, has(Reuter) - 79 words
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Article99 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) Sydney. December 31. Sir Georg. W. High the Au.tralian Commonwealth, who isi no on leara, wa. the principal guest at a banquet at Bathurnt. He made an inter «neech in which he said that make a splendid readymade Empire for a European and a genisd continent for(Reuter.) - 99 words
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Article58 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) London, December 31. The Navy League in a New Year’s message to the nation appeals to the Empire to demand the adoption of a two keels to one standard”, which could be effected by laving down six battleships each year till 1918. The message declares that(Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article34 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) New York, December 31. A tenement fire broke out here, many of the occupants lost their heads and jumped from the windows, five men and three women being killed.(Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article46 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter,) New York, December 31. In the case of the priest Schmidt, who was charge! with having murdered his mistress and cut her body up in pieces, the jury deliberated for 36 hours. They disagreed over the question of insanity and were discharged(Reuter,) - 46 words
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Article29 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) Shanghai, December 31. A force of loyalists entered Talifu on the 29tb after three engagements with the rebels an route. Executions are occurring daily. s(Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article40 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter) A Sydney, January 1. ikhm ktadmm before an audience of lb.ooo people McGoorty of America floored Dave Smith three times and finally knocked him out m i; minutes for the middleweight Championship of the world. 6(Reuter) - 40 words
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Article60 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) Sydney, December 31. The si Taint,an is now safe a Japanese liner is towing her and it is expected that it will be possible to keep her aliiat. Melbourne, January 2. The Tasman has arrived at Thursday Island All on board are well except Madame Nordica,(Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article42 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter). Shanghai, January 1. A formation is announced of a British combine with a capital £35,000,000 for the manufacture of soaps and allied products in China. The firms concerned are Lever Brothers, Brunnermond, Cros.-field, Gossage and the Erasmic Company.(Reuter). - 42 words
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Article43 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) Johannesburg, Janu try 1. Sir Lionel Phillips, who was shot by one of bis employees and upon whom two operations were performed, is making favourable progress and is allowed to leave his bed for a few hours every day.(Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article38 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) Constantinople, December 31. It is stated that besides the Dreadnought” the Rio di Janeiro, the battleship Reshadieh which is now being built to Turkey’s order bv Armstrongs will be ready for delivery within six months.(Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article37 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter) London, Janu iry 1. The Italians report a loss of 17 killed (including an officer) and 80 wounded, mostly natives, in a fight at Maharuga in Tripoli in which they routed the Arabs.(Reuter) - 37 words
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Article26 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) Peking, January I. The Chino-German agreement for the construction of a railway from Kuami to north-westward of Tsin Tao has been signed.(Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article45 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter), Johimxmburg, January 1 In glorious weather 70,000 people witnmsed the tli.rd tost match England 2H.t wards which total Hobbs c ntributad 92 foutb Africa, in reply scorwi li,-witliout losing a wicket. Stumps ewe duw u exalj owing u the bad light(Reuter), - 45 words
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Article12 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter) The Archbishop of Cnnt^rbmJ^a 7 New end(Reuter) - 12 words
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Article24 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter). t Tb. rugby match betw«u* tnUK reralto,! iu rictor. f or tf J by 8 points to nil 7 6 former(Reuter). - 24 words
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Article27 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter) London, January 1. Mr. Atherley Jones, K.C., has been appointed a judge of the City of London This will necessitate a by-electiun at Durham.(Reuter) - 27 words
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Article27 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) Ti. Rueuos Aires, December 31. 3 SB ie onn ffi i Cia Cr P stimates are wheat X:wten B r oa,s 2o,wu toDs(Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article30 1914-01-09 6 (Reuter.) Thn a- Bla ckburn, December 31. cided t rpOratlo Furers here have dedemnnxi g OUt on Btrike They are iemaudmg an extra half-penny a dav 7(Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article1333 1914-01-09 7 Judgment Reserved. The hearing of the case in which T. C. Mitchell, a Government Clerk employed in the Medical Department, was charged with accepting a gratification of $l, as a public servant, other than legal remuneration, was resumed this morning before the Third Magistrate. Chief Detective1,333 words
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Article625 1914-01-09 7 Fareweil by the Bar. 1 he members of the Penang Bar formally bade farewell to Mr. Justice W. W. Fisher, at the Supreme Court this morning. Mr. A. B. Voules, Solicitor-General, said that he would pass to the Hou. Mr. A. R. Adams the privilege of625 words
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Article1173 1914-01-09 8 IteAtica* ixlw f "?o the Judiciary and tbe ciecutire bxv■; ionei a burniog topic of iu Toning during tbe past few d*»«. While w< bare »o far encountered oniv one comparatively reasonable parson wbs Lid tbe b onenty to attempt to defend tbs exiting1,173 words
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Article2037 1914-01-09 8 Authorities in, foreign politics are agreed that foremost /imong disturbing factors which influence the international situation to-day is Germany’s “land-hunger”, her craving for “a place in the sun in-fact what we ourselves regard as her legitimate desire to possess colonies overseas when tbe surplus of her population2,037 words
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Article220 1914-01-09 9 The F.M S. Committee for Malay Studies invites the assistance of past and present members of the Service and of any others interested in Malay research for the following work (a) To c fleet on loan or for purchase any unpublished Malay MBS. (b) To romanize and edit220 words
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Article186 1914-01-09 9 lb Karan Rubber Co., Ltd. 5,981 Nellmay Rubber Co, Ltd. 1,276 Samagaga Rubber Co., Ltd. 5,110 The Brieh Rubber Estate, Ltd. 4,88! Al.-r Pongsu Rubber. Estate, Ltd.... 8,786 Merbau Rubber Estate, Ltd. 2,508 Ayer Kuniug Rubber Estate, Ltd. 5,110 Reuter wires that Mr. Lloyd Georg'j hai gone186 words
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Article164 1914-01-09 10 fierce fighting. (Beu/er.) teredo, (Twm), January 2. The Mexican rebel» made a terrific assault on Nuevolaredo yesterday morning. The kite» on both »ide« were very heavy. PiUeet Pkgbt of tbe Wowded New York, January 2. The three day»' battle at Ojinaga «till continues, but the Federal troop»(Beu/er.) - 164 words
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Article204 1914-01-09 10 Hi(b Cherek vs. Low Cbvreh. (Reider.) London, January 2. A controversy between the High Church and tew Church parties has arisen as the result of a conference between Anglican and Nonconformist miesionaries at Kikuyu in Ent Africa la.-*# Jun» with the object of umfyini ProtetUut M ««ionary(Reider.) - 204 words
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Article74 1914-01-09 10 Kist's Miisd (Beider.) Sofia, January 2. The Sobranje was opened by the King A tbe K,Dg enter *i the Socialists left the House shouting: Down with Monarchy’ The cry was immediately <lrowu..J by cb w -r., Kjog Ferdinand, m 1». .(«.h from 1110 throne. ai( j that(Beider.) - 74 words
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141 1914-01-09 10 (Reuter.) London, January 2. Replying to a memorial from the AntiSlavery 1 Society in reference to the slavehke condition of labour in South America and other tropical regions and the responsibi i y of the British companies thereanent,, Mr. Asquith said that the question of consolidating and(Reuter.) - 141 words
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Article61 1914-01-09 10 The King’s Message. (Reuter). London, January 3. On the occasion of the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria His Majesty the King telegraphed to the Governor-Gene-ral, Sir Frederick Lugard, requesting him to convey to tbe people his best wishes for the future happiness and prosperity and(Reuter). - 61 words
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Article64 1914-01-09 10 An Important Announcement. (Reuter.) New York, January 2. Messrs. J. P. Morgan announce that the/ have severed their connection with some of the greatest corporations in the country with which they have long been associated. They had done so voluntarily, in response to the change of sentiment(Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article68 1914-01-09 10 (Reuter.) T London, January 2. It is reported that the Government is considering an Indian Military Expedition to Somaliland in March. u 4 i London, later. Keuter Iwra, that there is n 0 question of in thTi) 10 So mililand or any change reoort <° TernmeQt Policy. Possibly(Reuter.) - 68 words
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Article35 1914-01-09 10 (Reuter.) Hearne taking five wicket» fnJa 161 Barnes three wickets for 26 runs •cored 117 runs for three wickets in second inning 1 10 tbe contributed Uot ou w uch total Mead(Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article104 1914-01-09 10 (From Oqr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 3. Firms trading in the bazaar report that 1913 was a record year, but that during the last two months there was practically nothing doing, not so much from lack of buyers as from disclinxtion on the part of sellers104 words
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95 1914-01-09 10 Statement by Greek Premier. (Reuter.) Athens, January 2. M. Venizelos, the Greek Premier, speaking in Parliament, confirmed Turkey’s purchase of a dreadnought. He was unable, however, to inform the House what steps the Government were taking or had already taken to ensure Greek supremacy(Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article48 1914-01-09 10 Reuter.) Copenhagen, January 3. A new Russian mine-layer, which was built in England and was proceeding from Middlesborough to Libau, was stranded off Bornholm. The crew of six Englishman with one Russian officer took to the lifeboat, which capsized. The captain and four Englishmen were drowned.( Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article42 1914-01-09 10 A Denial. (Reuter.) London, January 2. Sir John T. Brunner, Chairman of Brunner, Mond Co., Alkali Manufacturers, denies the rumour of a gigantic soap combine in China, though there is some talk of erecting soap works in China.(Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article22 1914-01-09 10 (Reuter.) T London, January 2. lan Dolman at the ring at Blackfriars defeated Dim Kid in twenty round, on points. J(Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article25 1914-01-09 10 Our Own, Correspondent,) Mee.r., Fraser T Vv?' 7 L Vallamhr 6lo6^- f r au oii,lor tendency in «uUuabrosas, Lmggia and Langen Javas.25 words
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Article610 1914-01-09 11 Says Friday’s T.O.M The vear 1914 has opened auspiciously in Ipoh, with an outbreak of industrial unrest To-day the tin capital is in the throes of a transport strike. Feeling aggrieved by a new regulation regarding the lamps on their vehicles, the Bengali bullock cart drivers have610 words
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Article551 1914-01-09 11 Our Singapore correspondent wires the death of Mr. W. C. Coven-y, of the Municipality, from blood poisoning. Mr. J. Crabb-Watt and Mr R. T. Reid will play off the final of the Penan» Golf Championship towards the end of this month. Mrs. Noble, who was staying in Penang since551 words
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Article349 1914-01-09 11 Ibe hearing of the case in which one N. R. Partha summon d one Marimuttoo, a Clerk of Messrs. Hogan Ivens, for assault and criminal intimidation came for hearing before Mr. W.C Michell in tie District Court yesterday afternoon. Mr. G. E. Wright Motion appeared for the prosecution349 words
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Article268 1914-01-09 11 Io view of the forthcoming Anuuil Camp and Inspection, which takes place du in, the Chinese New Year Holidays, the e will be two field operations for the members of the Volunteer Corps as well as the Pen mg Volunteer Culet Corps. One wid take place to-m irrow268 words
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Article945 1914-01-09 12 In 8 ng*por«, at anv rate, they temper the wind to the «boro lamb. The Strait» Time», discussing the Dreadnought rift,” ainuree u* that it can sincerely retpect the attitude of tl, e cntic who differ* from the action of the Federal Council on ground* of high policy.945 words
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182 1914-01-09 12 brom Amboyna comes news that the murderers of Professor Robinson have been discovered and arrested They are five in .1 B ,*PP’ ar that one of ‘bem attacked the Professor who retaliated. The otbe fou r then joined in the assault. After «^tk'TI 6 P182 words
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1311 1914-01-09 12 While as a 'personal matter we are glad to be able to* wish our many friends a Happy New Year we cannot ignore the fact that the happiness of a new year in a commercial centre like this depends very largely upon its being,1,311 words
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Article724 1914-01-09 13 This morning’s work was very interesting •SeronoA; with Benfield in the pigskin, did a splendid gallop over the race course once, covering the distance in 1 min. 39 seconds. Bombah, The Friar, Glorify, Florus, Lodestar, Hedonist, Yeovil, Rantan and Wellmgton were only asked to do pace work, while724 words
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Article392 1914-01-09 13 Malay Policemen Charged Before Mr. M. E. Sherwood in the Third Court yesterday afternoon Usman (P. C. 339) and Mat (P. C. 665) were charged with committing extortion by putting one Lim Tin Bui in fear of injury and thereby dishonestly inducing him to deliver to them the392 words
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Article77 1914-01-09 13 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company f or December war Dredge No. 1 working 555 hours 142 piculs 2 172 8 589 624 555 M 723 M 5 h 622 206 Total 1,867 Colonel Goethals, chief engineer of the Panama Canal, has made a77 words
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Article928 1914-01-09 14 Tom Wright - Br Tom Wright/ If A»IKX/t were ai quick and sure with a neo a* be 1» after rata and rabbits (he is reserved toward» cat»; be would write, I vu sure, a rather jolly encomium on my U«te in house furniture Ife would certainly mention the superiority of928 words
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Article307 1914-01-09 14 To the Editor Malay Daily Chronicle Sir, —My attention has been drawn to your issue of December 24 which contains a long leading article on the subject of a phimphlet of mine von the Banishment Enactment. The Christmas holidays have afforded me ample leisure in which to peruse307 words
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Article562 1914-01-09 14 Chinese Chauffeurs Charged. Two Chines 3 chauffeurs of cars Nos. 258 and 420, plving fo'r hire between town and Balik Pulau, were this morning charged before the Third Magistrate with driving their cars in a manner so rash as to indicate a want of due regard for562 words
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Article288 1914-01-09 14 tbphp UsU a' Christmas Tree, organised by the Rev. f W. Haines, for the children Geor. A* 6 i Unday School at the St Churrl/ burc h and the Presbyterian Church was held at thejTown HallyesterLonrTpf 1 Waß au un 9 ua lified success, /iqb rG288 words
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Article158 1914-01-09 15 The latest number of the Journal of the Straits Branch of the Riyal Asiatic Society is a very readable one. Mr. J. C. Moulton writes an interesting article on a short collecting trip to Mount Poi, Sarawak, undertaken recently by the Raffl-is Museum, Singapore, and the158 words
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Article145 1914-01-09 15 The F.M.S. Government Gaz n tte of the 30th of December last publishes for general information the following enactments which have come into force on the first of this year. No. 15 of 1913. To secure to Malays their interests in land. "16 Registration of145 words
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Article1124 1914-01-09 15 Keen interest is being displayed in the interrogatories which Major Adams addressed to his fellow countrymen on New Year’s Eve on the subject of volunteering in Penang. There seems to 1 e a remarkable consensus of opinion—winch it is not for us todisclose -amongex-Volunteers with regard to the1,124 words
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Article778 1914-01-09 16 Mr and Mra Wright-Motion are deserving of the thank, of the community for the JL, and enterpriie they display m arranging concerts aud entertainments from time to time to enliven tbe monotony of local social life an 1 dissipate for a space the sentiment of far uien'e778 words
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Article218 1914-01-09 16 The Captain’s Prize The following was the result of the play for the Captain’s Prize J Cellar 40 41 83 8 75 C Cunradi 50 49 99 24 75 W R Armstrong 45 41 >6 9 77 C M Henderson 50 50 1< »0 22 78 AGAtbony218 words
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Article639 1914-01-09 16 To the ed/tor of the Straits Echo. f Dear Sir, I believe that no Chinese in the Straits is capable of managing a real exchange Bank. It is nor that he has no such ability but it is the training which he lacks, and thj e who639 words
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Article651 1914-01-09 17 Both Accused FiAed. I The hearing of the case against, the two I Chinese chauffeurs of cars Nos. 2 8 and I 420 plying for hire between town and I Bahk Puliu, who were charged with driving their cars in a manner so rash indicite a wan651 words
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Article34 1914-01-09 17 lb. Gula Kalumpoag Rubber Estates, Ltd. 67,133 Bakap Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 18,672 Batu Matang Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 7,462 Jong Laudor R diber Estate, Ltd. 22,21 I Kedah Rubber Co., Ltd.... 17,50634 words
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Article426 1914-01-09 17 Yesterday s Field Operations The members of the Penang Volunteer Corps and the Penang Volunteer Cadet Corps assembled at the junction of Scotland and York Roads yesterday to cany out a tactical field scheme. Owing to the very short notice a poor attendance was anticipated, which only proved426 words
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Article171 1914-01-09 17 Accused Acquitted. Mr. M. E Sherwood delivered julgment iu the case in which T C Mitchell, a clerk employed in the Medical Office, wis charged with accepting a gratification of $1 as a public servant other than legal remuneration. In the course of his judgm nt171 words
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Article304 1914-01-09 17 Yesterdav afternoon the Club held its first monthly handicap shoit in the Naw Year. The events were three in number namely, Rapid Fire at 200 yards with 8 shots in 45 seconds at N R A targets, 8 shots at Wantage target at 200 yards with304 words
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Article224 1914-01-09 17 [Behind the Scenes in 4 choolitom, by Flo-enije Montgomery Macmillan’s Empire Library Edition.j Miss Florence Montgomery has written a delightful book in Behind ike Scenes in a Schoolroom which tells the history of two charming little girls and their equally charming governess who sees the deplorable224 words
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Article575 1914-01-09 18 PgMAMO AME BIMGAPOBE, 1819. Miss France. Maitland, acknowledging tbe Editor'» letter expressing his regret that no letter» or dunes were now extant from tbe pen of Mr., Bellamy Gordon, of Kenmure, who as Mr». Bellamy, wife of tbe Resident at Penang in 1819 visited Singapore with Sir575 words
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Article1248 1914-01-09 18 Siam i, a much better place than the Straits—from a newspaper pr p point of view, for there writ rented a libel, provided the actual writer can be traced and brought to court no action lies against the proprietors, printers and publishers. There are already all kinds of1,248 words
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Article1236 1914-01-09 19 To ths Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir» Ig there anything short of an earthquake that can move the people of this Colony to interest themselves in anything but tin and rubber In view of recent events I expected to find a petition being signed by every1,236 words
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Article188 1914-01-09 19 THE PRIMATE’S OPINION. (Reuter.) London, January 3 Mr. lan M ilcolm, M.P. for Croydon, wrote on December 31 to the Archbishop of Canterbury stating that many laymen were of opinion that the dangerous controversy in the press must cease and if the Archbishop of Canterbury would publish(Reuter.) - 188 words
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Article138 1914-01-09 19 The South African Strike. (Reuter.) Johannesburg, January 3. The Libourites state that the Natal mineowners have conceded most of the men’s demands and that the prospects of a settlement are hopeful. Johannesburg, January 3. The Natal coal v orkers threaten to strike on January 7 unless a settlement(Reuter.) - 138 words
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Article50 1914-01-09 19 (Reuter Winnipeg, Janu ry 3. The Preeident of tho Canadian Northern Railway, ye»t‘rday morning near the White Otter River, drove the List, «jfike in the new line connecting East aud West Canada. It will be completed to the Pacific in the summer, giving the Dominions two trans-continental lines.(Reuter ) - 50 words
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Article60 1914-01-09 19 (Reuter.) Loudon, January 3. The engineer, Mr. Frederic Shelford, in a letter to the Tim i« emphasises the success of the Uganda Railway which was nevertheless starved for want of money. He asks why th? B'itish Govern moot cannot guarantee a re voidable interest upon the needful(Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article212 1914-01-09 20 SPLIT IN THE CABINET. (Reuter.) London, January 3. The Unionist paper» are making much capital out of the interview with Mr. Lloy< George regarding naval armament», in which be declared that this wai an opportune time for a reduction. They declare that he baa taken the leadership(Reuter.) - 212 words
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Article56 1914-01-09 20 tf'rom Our Own Corny undent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 5. The bungalow occupied by Mr. George Harrop, of Serein ban, was destroyed by fire on Saturday night. The fire is supposed to hare originated from a lamp exploding. The bouse was empty at the time and Mr.56 words
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Article49 1914-01-09 20 (Reuter.) Athens, January 4. A Bdl for a loan of <£20,000,000 has been submitted to the Chamber. Athens, January 4 The loan will carry interest at and will be redeemable within fifty years. The minimum price is 87|. Certain revenues will be assigned as security.(Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article43 1914-01-09 20 (Reuter). London, January 5. Mr. Lloyd George was the guest of the Governor-General of Algeria at a luncheon to-day and will start to-naorrow on a motor tour to the interior, visiting Tingad, Biskrat, Tugurt and the borders of the Sahara.(Reuter). - 43 words
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Article103 1914-01-09 20 (Reuter). London, January 3 After four days’ fighting the rebels at Ojinaga have withdrawn to await ammunition. The Federal troops, who are entrenched on the heights, repelled the rebel charges. It is now announced that the rebel losses are very heavy. It is believed that the' (Reuter). - 103 words
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Article51 1914-01-09 20 Reuter. J London, January 4 Reuter learns that the Dominions Trade Commission will resume its sitting tomorrow to consider the interim report. The sitting will continue until February when the Commission will leave for South Africa, remaining there for two months and going on to Canada in( Reuter. J - 51 words
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Article109 1914-01-09 20 Prafsrsaes Negotiation*. (Reuter.) London, January 4. Mr. George E. Foster, the Canadian Minister of Commerce, has arrived in London from Austra'ii, He informed Reuter tbit bis informal u«*gotiation« for prefe'etce Iktw’ei Caniwh Hid Australia, has prnxtHHM-tl favourably but k change of Goverumwt in Australia on eluded a(Reuter.) - 109 words
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Article118 1914-01-09 20 (Renter.) J’oi.itantinopU, Januarv 4. J u U k E r I”' boon u"' 1 OfW r d Colonel Djmal Key, Minister of Works F'aane al Fsrterballoa. tl on *tentinople, January 5 1 hough th- Tuikmli r W p.,| at ion i, orally M t.vfied with the th(Renter.) - 118 words
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Article50 1914-01-09 20 (Reuter.) Strassburg, January 4. The military authorities state that two bullet» were actually fired at a sentry at Zabern on December 26 and that there is no ground for the assumption in the newspapers that it was a prank of boys with toy pistol x v j(Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article40 1914-01-09 20 (Reuter.) a Cairo, January 4, Oriln U .k” J rP P ortod i« the Tourah einnet prison, the prisoners attacking and mauling llw T 1 00 gUlrd fired a Toll «y x l r"x ndfourofthe,uwer wted(Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article21 1914-01-09 20 Reuter.) mi T Victoria, January 4 lh ’Japanese millionaire Baron Mi announcea thrnnr»i> n. t Mitsui•( Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article24 1914-01-09 20 (Reuter Th" fund raw., i>, I 0 d Janulr ,ai f ?r tbe Lono.u, “O" cl d »d °a f Ju’S(Reuter ) - 24 words
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Article15 1914-01-09 20 (Reuter.] The water con Ja,;usr 4. brolen, bM again b«u tW Ce(Reuter.] - 15 words
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Article45 1914-01-09 20 (Reuter.) London, January 3. England scored 308 in the second innings in the third test match, towards which total Mead contributed 86 and Douglas 77. South Africa scored 124 for uo wickets in the second innings, Taylor scoring 53 and Zuleh 66(Reuter.) - 45 words
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251 1914-01-09 20 (Reuter,/ T London, January 3. it is announced in Paris that M. Poincaie will probably go to Russia in the summer, accompanied by a battle fleet, and expeited tUin the Tsa,r i 8 alao r Bdrße y llas on leave of abence for eight months,(Reuter,/ - 251 words
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Article70 1914-01-09 21 (Reuter) Washington, Jaauary 4. The Commissioner of General Immigration says that the report which he is now nrepariag wi.l contain the proposed regulations and Legislation for further restricting Oriental immigration. He believes that many Asiatic labourers are coming in the guise of students and many more, particularly Hindus,(Reuter) - 70 words
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Article65 1914-01-09 21 (Reuter.) Washington, January 4. Mr. Josephus Dmiels, Secretary for the Navy, U.S A., will ask congress to create three’ or four Vice-Admirals in order to avoid the embarrassment in the United States Navy on foreign service. Mr. Daniels points out that Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock, who is(Reuter.) - 65 words
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Article187 1914-01-09 21 Mr. C. E. Bone to be Surveyor, Grade I, I Survey Department. I Mr. J. C. Drewet to be Surveyor, Survey Department. Mr. F. Blackwell to be Assistant Superintendent, Posts and Telegraphs Department. Mr. W. S. Gibson to act as Protector of Chinese, Perak, Class 111. Mr. J.187 words
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Article137 1914-01-09 21 The Taipusum festival has been fixed to take place on February 9. For this year it was ordered by the Resident Councillor that this festival be riot observed at the Waterfall Temple, but owing to the present new Temple at Dato Kramat Road not being completed the Committee137 words
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Article855 1914-01-09 21 We are constantly reminded that the Kw rules over more Ooentals than any sovereign in the world, and oue would, therefore, suppose that the way would be made easy for such of his natural-born subjects as may wish to acquire some knowledge I of Oriental languages or Oriental855 words
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Article547 1914-01-09 21 C. U. A. C. vs. Crescent Star. The Central Union Athletic Club met the Crescent Star Sports Club in a friendly game last Saturday. Mr. W. E. Mann refereed. The match was well contested. About 10 minutes to half time the C. S. S. C. drew first blood with547 words
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Article873 1914-01-09 22 Judging from the way th«y were bidding at the letter het night some of the “.portsmeo” who have corns up from Singapore for the Knang Rice Meeting are burdened with rather more money than eenae Still foilw a« well aa wisdom is often justified of her children and873 words
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Article264 1914-01-09 22 Selected Telegraphic Newe. The Chinese Government is negotiating for a loan of $10,000,000 with Messrs. Arnhold Karberg Co. in order to meet the payment of foreign indemnities. The Board of Finance has decided to levy a building land tax in the country. The collection of the tax will264 words
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Article1584 1914-01-09 22 THE FUNCTIONS OF THE PAWANG.” Curious it is Low little many European» who live in this country know of the beliefs and superstitions of its inhabitants. Thug We re id in a recent issue of the Straits Times-. A curious and unofficial rite was performed in connection with1,584 words
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Article283 1914-01-09 23 Assault on Estate Assistant. Mr. Justice Sercomba-Smith yesterday heard the appeal of one Kassim bin Abdullah, who was convicted of assaulting Mr. John Kekewich, an assistant on Vai D’Or Estate, and sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr. G. C. G. Muller at the Nibong Tebal Court.283 words
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Article422 1914-01-09 23 To thb editor or the Strai!* Echo. Dear Sir, I am glad th it you are continuing to peg away at the Banishment scandals which are not only iniquitous in principle, but also likely to do the trade and security of the country great harm. I have422 words
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Article146 1914-01-09 23 The Rev. W. Cross presided yesterday evening at the 3rd Monthly Meeting of the Penang Athenmum which was held in the Masonic Hall. Proceedings commenced at 915 pm. After the usual business had been transacted, the Chairman introduced Mrs. Butler, who proposed a motion in favour of Women’s146 words
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Article100 1914-01-09 24 HO FINAL DIVIDEND. (From Our Own Corretpondent) Singapore, January 5. At tbs Alor (Jajib meeting Mr. Bean, who presided, nid that the director, bad decided not to pay a fiml dividend. That wm tbe best policy rather than over-draw from the bank. They will pay an interim100 words
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Article133 1914-01-09 24 Moore —Moore. (From Our Own C</rrvpanrienL) Singapore, January 5. A military wedding took place yesterday at Bt. Andrew’. Cathedral when Captain Moore, of the Royal Artillery, was married to Mie. Violet Moore, of County Fermanagh, The service wa. choral, tbe Rt. Rer. C. J Ferguson-Davie officiating assisted133 words
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Article185 1914-01-09 24 (From Our Own Corrriponden!) Singapore, January 5. Mt. W L. Wat ins, ’who presided at the P» jam meeting, called attention to the reduction of the cost of production. An area ol 125 acres bail been planted up, the trees over a large pirtion of which being185 words
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Article238 1914-01-09 24 MR. CHURCHILL DECLINES an interview. (Reuter.) London, January 5. In response to the request for an interview regarding the statement of Mr. Lloyd George that the present was the most favourable moment during the last twenty years for overhauling the expenditure on armaments Mr. Winston Churchill, First(Reuter.) - 238 words
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Article163 1914-01-09 24 CrtWft Prince’s Attitude. (Reuter.) London, January 5. There are persistent reports in the German papers that the Crown Prince has sent a message to Colonel Reuter approving of bis attitude at the court martial which sentenced Lieutenant Baron von Foerstner to forty-three days’ imprisonment. The court martial(Reuter.) - 163 words
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Article19 1914-01-09 24 (Reuter.) "dl proceed to Kha'rtoum“ g N le He Khartoum to-day 11 I’<i',rpr 1 <i ,rpre BtarteJ for(Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article126 1914-01-09 24 Ulster Home Rule. Humuroui Incidents. (Reuter.) London, January 5. The proclamation prohibiting the importation of arms into Ireland is providing humorous incidents. The customs authorities seized a consignment of war material for the troops recently stationed at Carrickfergus and refused the application of the War Office to release them on(Reuter.) - 126 words
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Article61 1914-01-09 24 Many Shipwrecks. (Reuter.) New York, January 5. A great storm is reported on the east coast of the United States and numbers of bodies are being washed up. Wireless messages announce that the tank steamer Oklahoma is half submerged and that the German steamer, Bavaria, took(Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article50 1914-01-09 24 Action Approved by the Public. (Reuter J New York, January 5. Public opinion approves of the action of Messrs. J. P. Morgan in withdrawing from directorates, regarding it as indicating their readiness to acquiesce in the tendencies of public sentiment against the cumulative administration of large concerns.(Reuter J - 50 words
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Article37 1914-01-09 24 (Reuter.) Durban, January 5. pointe i a n g X“ eDt i L r been reached wage i° al dl8 P except the daily ,’d in g Ch tU m9n are at P™>‘(Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article17 1914-01-09 24 (Reuter.) a c London, January 5. to be issued aU’aX 10,000 000 is about(Reuter.) - 17 words
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Obituary285 1914-01-09 24 Obituary. (Reu/er). London, January 5. lhe death has taken place of the playwright actor, Mr. Mark Melford. The death has taken place at Philadelphia, at the age of 84, of the well-known physiologist and writer, Dr. Silas Weir-Mitchell. Obituary. (Reuter.) London, January 7. The death has taken place of the285 words
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Article617 1914-01-09 25 An Interesting Lis*r. Thera are seventy-three ne# pensioners on the Estimates for 1914 whose -uperannuation allowances were not shown in the estimates of the previous year, A list of their names appears as a supplement to the current issue of the Government Gaze'te. During 1913 pensions amounting to617 words
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Article827 1914-01-09 25 In the December number of the Agricultural Bulletin Mr. E. Bateson, writing on “Padi Experiments in Krian,” says The importance of extending the cultivation of padi in the F.M.S., and the benefits which would accrue therefrom to both the capitalist and the peasant class, are now too generally827 words
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Article367 1914-01-09 25 A PETITION AND A REPLY. The Petition. Ipoh, 17th Dec., 1913. To The Honourable, The Chief Secretary, Federated Malay States. The petition of the undersigned Chinese Miners and Mine owners in Perak respectfully shewth That the New Enactment known as the Machinery Enactment 1913 contains provisions which367 words
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Article815 1914-01-09 26 Our Singapore contemporary the -S’/miO Tw, in an article which reproduce on pige 5 to-day defend» not only the action of the Government in compulsonlv retiring Mr. Justice Thornton and Mr. Justice ha >e but the ijitein under which the retirements were effected. We have been careful815 words
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Article1024 1914-01-09 26 -M T. If Mr. Winston Churchill leaves a Radical Government because he cannot obtain sufficient money for armaments from the economists of the Ministry, he will be reversing the process followed by his father, Lord Randolph Churchill, who resigned from Lord Salisbury’s Cabinet in 1886, when he-M T. - 1,024 words
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Article1870 1914-01-09 27 FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. A WET DAY AND SOME GOOD DIVIDENDS. Patrons-H.E Sir ArtburYoung.K c m.g; H.H. The Sultan of Perak, g c m g H. H. The Sultan of Kedah, k c m.g H.H. The Sultan of Deli; The Hon. Mr. W. Evans Committee -—The Hon. Mr. A1,870 words
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Article1019 1914-01-09 28 WEDNESDAY 7th JAN., 1914. 6 _Tn« Govebmo*’» Cup-4-30 f m. A Cop pr»*«tod by Hi* Excellency Th® Gavernor, Sir Arthur Young, K c by »150 gw« «0'1« Beeo d Hor ~a pi.. fordl Horw. Eotr.no.. »50. D«‘ Unco, one mile »nd a distance M 3 2 Hmm fltothard and Lhm-1,019 words
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Article1443 1914-01-09 28 —Struts Times. The retirement of Mr. Justice Thornton and Mr. Justice Fisher within a few months of each othef, and the open declaration of the latter that he had benn forced to teave because be had reached the age of 55 has created in the Colony a—Struts Times. - 1,443 words
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Article309 1914-01-09 29 REMARKABLE EVIDENCE. (Reuter.) London, January 6. So .i e of the evidence at the trial of Colonel Reuter was very remarkable. Col. Reuter, describing the incidents at Zibern of November 28, said that he personally accompanied the troops he seat out with the view of giving(Reuter.) - 309 words
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Article159 1914-01-09 29 Wreck of the “Oklahoma." (Reuter.) London, January 6. The Oklahoma, which was lost in the storm off the coast of the United States, was the largest tank steamer afloat. She was valued at 10,000 and was believed to be unsinkable. The captain reports that she suddenly broke in(Reuter.) - 159 words
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Article39 1914-01-09 29 (Reuter.) London, January 6. A Unionist Tariff Protest League has been formed to organise action by the Unionists who are dissatisfied with the fiscal reform policy or think it inopportune to proceed with it at present.(Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article160 1914-01-09 29 GORGEOUS DINNER AND BALL. (Reuter.) London, January 6. On the eve of the great wedding at Berlin between John, son of Lord Redesdale, to Anna, daughter of Herr Friedlaender-Fuld, the coal King of Germany, a magnificent dinner, followed by a ball, was given at the bride’s parents(Reuter.) - 160 words
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Article154 1914-01-09 29 (Reuter.) London, January 6. The Morning Post correspondent at St. Petersburg states that the Mongolian Mission yvill leave on Thursday. It is believed that arrangements have been made for a loan of 3,000,000 roubles. Russia is also willing to comply with the request for armaments, but prefers(Reuter.) - 154 words
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Article78 1914-01-09 29 Rumoured Retirement. (Reuter.) London, January G. The Daily Telegraph states that Sir Edward Ward, Permanent Under Secretary of State, War Office, is retiring shortly in order to accept the directorships of several important companies. London, January 7. It is officially announced that Mr. R. H. Brad Assistant(Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article29 1914-01-09 29 (Reuter.) Athens, January 7. A violent earthquake has taken place in the provinces of Elis and the Peloponnesus and great damage was done to damage and property.(Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article135 1914-01-09 30 SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correepon/lenl.) Singapore, January 7. At the Singapore rubber auction 81,9b0 lb were offered for sale ind 70,795 lb. were •old at the following price* Smoked Sheet JI 15 -8128 per pikul Uo.moke.l 1103—1117 .< First Crepe ’1 ‘9 ”8124 Second Hid—sll7 Third I 99-1108135 words
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Article93 1914-01-09 30 Charged Agaiaat "Stang Bee's Captain. (From Our Own, Correspondent.) Singapore, January G. Captain Travin of the steamer Seang Bee waa charged in the Singapore Police Court with importing, about lB, 2,737 bottle* ot cocaine and ab»ut two pounds of morphine The evidence showed that some cocaine was93 words
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Article87 1914-01-09 30 1 ord Hi.idiip't Suggestion. V ruler.) Loudon, January 6 L n I Hindi p. writing to the Timer, wel-<nm-M Mr Shdford'H repies-mtations regar< r g tin* Lgiuda Railway. Three courses an-< p n o tii Government, first, to pay up n ’I,» II",», lul outlay, secondly, to( V ruler.) - 87 words
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36 1914-01-09 30 (Reuter.) London,-Januiry 6. 1’ is r<p it,*l that the trouble tKardinu Lf prop-mls of the War OlEce to modify B.h-y programme in actor hnce with J 1... b..,,.-. bll eU|oJ itpw" e(Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article79 1914-01-09 30 "Narrow Sectarianism. (Reuter. I London, January 6. The Kikuyu controversy continues to rage an ,l ba. e'icited to-day letters f™ George Hamilton. Sir Godfrey Lagden a Colonel Cunningham who nerved tn Ktkuvu and Uganda in the early days of the British occupation. They all strongly support the(Reuter. I - 79 words
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Article52 1914-01-09 30 A New Year Greeting. (Reuter). Ottawa, January 6. The Duke of Connaught telegraphed to President Wilson the following message in the name of the people of Canada: We wish you a Happy New ear, trusting that the excellent feeling between the United States and ourselves will(Reuter). - 52 words
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Article192 1914-01-09 30 (Reuter). London, January 7. The Navy League has organised a national campaign in opposition to the meetings of the Navy economists. Mr. E P. Guerifz, a former Governor of British North Borne», his arrived in Saudakan. He is making a tour round the world. Mr.(Reuter). - 192 words
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Article1312 1914-01-09 30 In its article on G ivernment and Judiciar v” which we have lifted to day the Singapore evening 'pap r wic ’«."Mr. Justice Kennedy and Mr Justice Fisher.” Surely this first name is a slip for Mr. Justice Thornton”? Anyhow, we have taken the liberty of altering it1,312 words
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Article603 1914-01-09 31 NO LIGHTS. At the instance of Inspector Lawrence a Malay chauffeur named Hashim was this morning summoned before Mr. M. E. Sherwood with driving car No 229 along Farquhar Street on December 25 at 3-30 a m. without a light. The accused pleaded quilty saying that his603 words
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Article622 1914-01-09 31 The Wages Question. Says Tuesday’s T.0.M.: A meeting of the Central Perak Association was held at the Ipoh Club this morning, Mr. A. B. Mike presiding. The Chairman said the meeting had been fixed for a date between the Kuala Lumpur conference and the P. A.622 words
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Article583 1914-01-09 32 Among tbe advantages the Strait Tunes ba, enamel a» Lkely to lie derived from tbe presence of a proportion of U MDOD2 tbe Julgea U that they will know tbe vernacular» perfectly and be inde P? n dent of tbe interpreter».” Tbat uan engag g but superficial583 words
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Article851 1914-01-09 32 Malacca, being the oldest foreign settlement in Malaysia, is the most favourable place to study' the history of CblDeSd gration to this pvt of the world, and the origin of the dialect which they now speak. It is now nearly 400 years since Europeans first851 words
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Article443 1914-01-09 32 Leaving Before Scheduled Time. Mr James Irving, as agent of the ss. Ghee Thye, appeared before Mr. M. E. Sherwood in the Third Court this morning on a summons issued at the instance of Mr. E S. Kitto, of the General Post Office, for failing443 words
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Article1320 1914-01-09 33 Alth its action h is not lone us much I harm it doi 8 u °t seem altogether fair or I spitin' for one °t tho Federated Malay I States to hold a race-meeting just ai. the I Vdr y time of year which tradition and custom have1,320 words
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Article321 1914-01-09 33 NAUDIN TEN CATE CO. A NEW DEVELOPMENT. HEAVY PENANG LOSSES. A meeting of the shareholders of the Bank en H m lelsvereeniging Nau liu ten Cate A Co. was held in the Hotel de Boer, Medan, on the sth instant The meeting was convened by the Notary Public and Mr.321 words
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Article1558 1914-01-09 34 Am IwrERE«TIMG Case. Befcr.Hr. ME Sberwiwd in th.■ Third Court vasterday afternoon a han a ch.rpd with giving Acton* public «rv.ot, w,t Ur B U Second Magistrate, which he knew to be Wee, thereby causing Mr Acton to grant an order for a warrant to te issued1,558 words
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Article372 1914-01-09 34 To ths Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, Probably it is on the principle tbat one cannot have too much of a good thing that the Turf Club Committee cram no less than nine races into one day. I do not see that anything is gained by372 words
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Article700 1914-01-09 35 A Chinaman and two Chinese women were this morning charged in the District Court before Mr. W. C. Michell with selling or otherwise disposing of a girl, name! Ku Tbo, to one Wong Ah Sam for immoral purposes Mr. J- Crabb Watt appeared for the prosecution and700 words
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Article1259 1914-01-09 35 Annual General Meeting. Shanghai, December 24. The fourth annual general meeting of the Alma Estates, Limited, was held yesterday afternoon at the offices of the secretaries, Messrs. Hugo Reiss Co. The report and accounts were passed and other formal business transacted. Mr. E. T. Byrne presided, and1,259 words
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Article299 1914-01-09 36 Selected Telegraphic New». The Board of Finance h* complied with rFaueet of the Kwanxtung Authorities to foreign loan of the relief of the financial crisis m the 1 ro Central G has decided not to establish Confucianism as a State Ke.i--“To order to ««le all ontrtending question, brtwwn299 words
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Article52 1914-01-09 36 lb. .Soin 'i i 'oi.h o 1 te Rubber E tatcH. Ltd.... 25,120 U lib <1 Sum .tra Rubber Ehtates. Ltd. 3,111 Bukit Mrrtsjam Rubber Co, Ltd 27,075 Loping Rubber Plantations, Ltd 25,612 bungm Siput Rubber Plantations, 5,490 Sungei R.-vla (F M Rubber Es- Dd 6,599 Lunas52 words
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Article137 1914-01-09 36 ~n hrp h x No 304, fixed at )VH Il li Roid. Wia received by both the hro ht.it ,<,!,» 4 t l li t ten minutes to five in <• ;mM-qu.. c.. of wlnffi both the engines were uespaulei p)lt lMtn to th s fcUe Th137 words
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Article102 1914-01-09 36 failure of negotiations. {Reuter.) London, January 7. The Morniny M states that the> conversation» between Mr. Asquith an<l Mr. Bon Law have practical!., ended and -at th negotiations for a settlement of the Home Bule question have failed. Mr Asqui »a that be wa> unable to{Reuter.) - 102 words
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Article304 1914-01-09 36 Mr. Asquith and Sir E Carson s Terms. The following are the chief dates in the crisis arising over the passage of the Home Rule Bill since Lord Ldreburn’s appeal for a settlement by consent Sept. 10.—Lord Loreburn’s appeal. Sept. 24.—Provisional Government in Ulster decided304 words
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Article116 1914-01-09 36 Railwaymen’s Strike. {Reuter.) A Pretoria, January 7 At a meeting of the railwaymen it was that the men should go on strike at “St 10 uig "7 «---Xi:* refused to comply with the demands in reerence to the retrenchment of the staff. Coalminer»' Decision, 4 Durban,{Reuter.) - 116 words
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Article160 1914-01-09 36 CROWN PRINCE’S TELEGRAMS, (Reuter.) Berlin, January 7. Tho interest in the Zibern affair hai shifted from the trial to the Crown Prince’s telegrams which were sent not to Colonel Reuter but t > the General commanding at Alsace. The Liberal Press sharply criticises the habit of the(Reuter.) - 160 words
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Article148 1914-01-09 36 The Splendid Iradtion of the Sea. (Reuter.) New York, January 7. 'lhe steamer Gregory rescued five survivors from the Oklahom.i. Tne Captain got the Gregory to the lee of the life boat hoping that the giant waves would wash the latter on to the Gregory's deck.(Reuter.) - 148 words
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Article104 1914-01-09 36 (Reuter.) London, January 7. The imports for December show a decrease of =£2,950,051 as compared with the corresponding period of last year, principally in cotton and grain. JI he returns show increases for the year wnich are records—in the imports of <£24,250,000 and in the exports of(Reuter.) - 104 words
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Article48 1914-01-09 36 Transier to Rio de Janeiro. (Reuter.) London, January 8. ir Lionel Carden, British Minister to M’-'Xic), IS being transferred to Rio de Janeiro, i! x P re, y explained that Sir Lionel is ransierre I a.ud not recalled, but the Uu“tadstX aU,e,lgreat eatisfiC,ion in th(Reuter.) - 48 words
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Article683 1914-01-09 37 EGRETTABLE retirement. (Reuter.) London, January 7. Hr. Joseph Chamberlain has written to a e r to his constituents in West Birmingto the effect that he has decided to ire from Parliament at the next General jetion. Be emphasises his regret at sever- a tbirtv-seven yeais’ connection with(Reuter.) - 683 words
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Article100 1914-01-09 37 Izzet Pasha's Move. (Reuter.) Rome, January 7 The unexpected news that martial law has been proclaimed at Valona is now explained by the fact that a vessel with 200 Turkish soldiers and six officers arrived yesterday at Valona from Constantinople. It was intended to land the soldiers(Reuter.) - 100 words
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Article88 1914-01-09 37 Pourpre’s Flight. (Reuter.) Cairo, January 7. M. Pourpre has arrived at Luxur and has started again for Wadi Haifa When he passed Assuan the tourists got on to the roofs of the hotels to watch him, while the whole of the native population were amazed as it(Reuter.) - 88 words
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Advertisement440 1914-01-09 37 Doubly Distressed. With Rheumatism And Malaria. this Ceylon Government Official F.,und Cure In Dr. Williams’ Pink Pilis. Sharp pains in the joints and muscles plainly indicated to Mr. J di 8 Abeyasekera, the respected coroner of Matara, Ceylon, some time ago, that rheumatic poison had invaded his blood soon afterwards440 words
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