The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 6 February 1914
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Title Section21 1914-02-06 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. $17.50 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 eents. Vol. 12. Penang, Friday, 6th FEBRUARY, 1914. No. 6.21 words
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Advertisement354 1914-02-06 1 CONTENTS. Leaders page. Miscellaneous (Contd.): page. The Case of Ulster 137 The Government and the Judges 139 Health in the Tropics 141 Killed by a Croc 140 Modern Life and Clear Thinking 149 A New Malay Grammar 142 The Navy and the Empire 156 Marginal Notes 144 Affairs in China354 words
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Advertisement180 1914-02-06 2 y THE I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. W ««m»»— I Published the day prior to the departure of each mail d for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as a all important news from various parts of the Far180 words
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Article1568 1914-02-06 137 Good Unionist though we fancy ourselves to be, we are irrestibly reminded by Reuter’s account of the interview between Mr. F. E. Smith and Mr. Chamberlain at Birmingham a few days ago of an episode related in the Life of Labouchere”, which we have just finished1,568 words
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Advertisement91 1914-02-06 137 Iras otws soa®* ftbliiUd daily (except Sunday» sad public holiday!) AT TH! CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang. PBIO* DtfyLml 2 P«r «nom. w Ovtotetion... Postage Extra. Hail Eiftitß (Poet Free) 117.50 OABLB ADDBBi! I h ECHO—PENANG.” .’Telephone Nos. Echo 58$ Priatißg Department 343 jf j.—AU ku«i««w e»namunie»tion«91 words
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Article1011 1914-02-06 138 Much mail matter intended for the Eck> hu gone aatray lately, overearned to Bangkok in some ca»*«, vanishel into the Ewigkeii in others. To-day we fial ourselves bemoaning the non-arnval of the bundle of the T.mo for the week ended January 9. If this precioui package has wandered1,011 words
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Article189 1914-02-06 138 Rules of Health. Mr. A. C. Segra sends us the following rules which those in charge of estate coolies may find useful. Those concerned should see (1) That his coolie does not eat rice or any other food prepared the previous day nor any food which is189 words
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Article429 1914-02-06 138 DEATH OF MK. A. G. WARD. It is with great regret that we announce the death of Mr. A. G. Ward, Assistant Auditor-General of Kedah, which took place at Alor Star yesterday afternoon. As announced in our columns yesterday, Mr. Ward was taken ill with cholera early429 words
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Article134 1914-02-06 138 The postponed meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday. Dr. G. W. Park (Deputy President) presiding, the only other Commissioner present being Mr. Quah Beng Kee, with Mr. L. A. C. Bigg’ (Secretary) in attendance. The business was purely formal. After the minutes of the last meeting134 words
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847 1914-02-06 139 Presbyterian Messenger. Miaios 'VoEK Amongst Punters. o rabb er, tobacco, and sugar estate. >,* tin mines in Sumatra and lu the rtisrsted Malay States and the Johore Ltonato, there are little lonely groups o Sfolk mostly young men, many of from the United Kingdom, forPresbyterian Messenger. - 847 words
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Article328 1914-02-06 139 An Extraordinary Situation. As a result of its tinkering and interference with the Colonial Judiciary the Government of the Straits Settlements has got itself into an awkward position, a position, however, not without its diverting side at any rate one or two people will find328 words
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Article462 1914-02-06 139 Before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith in the Supreme Court this morning the appeal was heard of Captain Peters, who was fined s2s‘ or one month’s rigorous imprisonment, by Mr. M. E. Sherwood for abetting five coolies in leaving the Colony without a certificate. Mr. P. Simpson, appeared462 words
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Article109 1914-02-06 139 The following was the result of the shooting at Kampong Bahi u yesterday < 100 200 T yards, yards. Mrs Liston 31 29 60 Miss Mathieu 27 21 48 Mrs Wright-Motion... 28 20 48 Mrs Johnson 26 21 47 Miss S B Smith 23 22 45109 words
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Article386 1914-02-06 140 Ejtd or a Wbll-kmowj» Th* entire European community of and ail the Asiatics, with whom Mr. Junes Mclntosh came in contact, were sh ckei vesterdny morning by the dutn-ssing new. of bis sudden and tragic end, sayh th- tfatay Daily Chronicle of Thursday He386 words
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Article189 1914-02-06 140 A Bindings Tragedy. We regret to announce the death, under tragic circumstance-, i,f Mr. Leonard Boomgardt, of Guernsey Estate, which took place on the morning of th* Nth instant at Sitiawan It ;ipp« ns that Mr Boomgardt and a few coolies were proceeding from Guernsey Estate189 words
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109 1914-02-06 140 p/rom Our Own Cor repondent.) Singapore, January 30. Mr. Tomlinson presided at the aD ua> Sffi'SST» Kp-ell to the Rev. W. Runciman and welcomed th* Rev. J. Vance who is to succeed him. Messrs. Scoular and Still, on behalf of the congregation and their friends,109 words
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Article76 1914-02-06 140 From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 3f*. Yeap Jeow Chuan, formerly Chief Clerk of the Singapore Club, was charged with criminal breach of trust of £37 of the Club’s money on November 7 last. Mr. Knowles, for the defence, pleaded autrefois acp/it, submitting that the accused had76 words
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Article53 1914-02-06 140 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 30. Messrs. Fraser Co.’s weekly report states that the week closed with a distinctly better feeling. Rubber and tin advanced in price and look steadier The quotations in most of tip- business have increased ai d rubber and oil shares are53 words
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Article22 1914-02-06 140 (Ilent er London, January 30. There was a full meeting of the Cabinet to-day, the third on successive days.(Ilent er ) - 22 words
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Article155 1914-02-06 140 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I Me that the Kaiser was 55 on the 27th inst, yet nobody has suggested that he is past his work and should be retired on a pension. Isn’t it strange that an Emperor should wear so much better155 words
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Article208 1914-02-06 140 AMERICAN PRESS ANGRY, (Reuter fl Washington, January 29 The American papers declare that Preq. dent Huerta is procuring arms from J apiu There is reason to believe that they are discarded weapons which were sold to the Japanese Government and that the matter will be discussed by(Reuter ) - 208 words
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Article107 1914-02-06 140 Consternation in Paris. (Reuter.) Pans, January 29. The rumour that the well-known German firm, Krupps, has bought the Putiloff Armaments Works at St. Petersburg has caused consternation in Paris. M. Doumerque, the French Premier, telegraphed to the French ambassador at St. Petersburg requesting enlightenment on the(Reuter.) - 107 words
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Article76 1914-02-06 140 Boom in Gilt-Edged Securities. (Reuter.) London, January 29. Following the recent buoyancy io the Stock Exchange the lowering of the ban rate to-day has created a boom in gilt-edged securities. Since January 1 consols have advanced 4}/o Irish land stock Man stocks from 6% to 8% and(Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article34 1914-02-06 140 (Reuter.) (/teuierj f London, The Morninrj Post says that Col. War Minister, has decided to abohs Mounted Infantrv which will be re P by cavalry whose numbers will be incrotH"(Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article326 1914-02-06 141 second daysresults. ('From Our Own Corretpondeni.) Kuala Lumpur, January 30. There was a very small attendance on the Jood day of tbe Selangor Race., Ibe results were as follows Back I (R.C.) 7 9 Billet 1 G B A,net. 10 4 Benfield... 2 Won by 2 lengths. Time,326 words
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Article499 1914-02-06 141 The Deportation* from South Africa. (Reuter.) Johannesburg, January 29. The labour leaders who were deported in connection with the South African strike were removed from jail on Monday night and taken from the prison in a van some miles out to the country and put into a train(Reuter.) - 499 words
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Article849 1914-02-06 141 Man ia the creature of his environment; he is what he is by virtue of his surroundings. If we grant the truth of that axiom, which has furnished a whole generation of philosophic historians with wise saws and modern instances, it is easy to understand how849 words
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Obituary201 1914-02-06 141 Obituary. (Reuter.) London, January 30. The death has taken place, at the age of 89, of Lord Knutsford, Secretary of State for the Colonies from 1887-92. Obituary. (Benter.) Pans, January 30. The death has taken place of Paul Deroulc le Paul DeroulMe, poet, patriot,and politician was a well-known fitzuie in201 words
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Article158 1914-02-06 142 Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting of the Penang Polo Club w.is held at the Governor’s Office vesterday, the Hon. Mr. W. Evans presiding. Ten other ruemlers were present including .Mr. R B. Osborne (Hon. tfecreUry). After the minutes of the last meeting were read and158 words
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Article227 1914-02-06 142 'I hr Advntr Attacked. Wevu iy mu i regret to learn that among the tun to b" -trick' n with cholera n K l»li i* th" British Adviser, Mr. W. < Jeorge Maxw* 11. When our infor i .mt telephoned it was n-4 tl ou litt .it227 words
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Article958 1914-02-06 142 MR. R. 0. WINSTEDT - BY MR. R. 0. WINSTEDT. For many years now not only advancep philologists but ordinary students have telt the need of a good modern Malay Grammar written in the English language, Ihere are quite a number of such works in Dutch and a very useful one958 words
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Article296 1914-02-06 142 Hon. Mr. Darbishjre Nominated for Council. A meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange was held on Wednesday in the Exchange Buildings. Those present were: -Messrs the Hon. D. T. Boyd, (Boustead Co. >, F. L. Tomlin (Adamson, Gilfiilan Co), E. Bramall (Barlow Co.),296 words
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Article386 1914-02-06 143 increased school fees. (prom Our Oum Correspondent.) Singapore, January 31. the meeting of the Legislatire Council terdav The Hon. Mr. K. J. Wilkinson, Hon. Mr. Ta. J.tk Kim slid that, assuming the fees of the principal “fed schools in Singapore were raved to month for all pupils joining386 words
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Article101 1914-02-06 143 Our Own Correspondent At thft v .®‘°W°re, January 30. Hallifai thJ U p eif)a Mr. F. J, T' r plying ,0 Mrttat Mtr 1 Ureo£the ‘«“.said or serlou T T° rks would b san “kJ Cr 'PP lcd As far ’anted from the bank- a t,le money101 words
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Article100 1914-02-06 143 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 31. Mr. Allan, who presided at the meeting of the Sporting Club, followed his comments on the satisfactory finances by a reference to the Betting bill which, judging from the two past meetings, bad not prejudiced racing nor had the absence100 words
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Article79 1914-02-06 143 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 30. Mr. Meyer, who presided at the meeting of the Maiine Motor Service Co., said that he thought they had turned the corner. Mr. Hamilton, of the Central Engine Works, criticised the references in the report to the merits of79 words
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Article35 1914-02-06 143 (Reuter.) London, January 30. The Building Trades Federation recommends the withdrawal of labour on all jobs on which the Ma c ter Builders Association, which has engaged 100,000 men, is involved.(Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article51 1914-02-06 143 Workmen Leaving the Country. (Reuter.) Johannesburg, January 30. As one of the results of the strike the local shipping agents report that there has been an abnormal demand during the past few days by working men, mostly from East Rand, for bookings to Europe, Australia and New(Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article58 1914-02-06 143 A Collision in A Fog. (Reuter.) Norfolk (Virginia), January 30. A passenger steamer, the s s. Mbwoe, bound for New York, sank within ten minutes after a collision m a fog. 'Twenty-three passengers and twenty-four members of the crew perished. The steamer Nantucket with which she collided rescued(Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article49 1914-02-06 143 (Reuter.) m London, January 30. the correspondent of the Temps at St. etersburg says that the French banks have signed an agreement with M. Kokovtsoff, the Russian Minister of Finance, to issue the first portion £24,000,000 of the Russian Railway loan. M. Kokovtsoff will visit Paris»(Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article233 1914-02-06 143 IMPORTANT STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT. (Reuter.) Washington, January 30. The consideration of the Asiatic Exclusion Bill was again postponed by the Immigration Committee of the House of Representatives. This is interpreted as indicating a disposition on the part of the leaders in the Congress to work in(Reuter.) - 233 words
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Article42 1914-02-06 143 (Reuter.) London, January 31. M. Kokovtsoff, the Russian Minister of Fin mce, announced to the Duma Committee an impending Bill assigning fimdi for the defence of the State. This will swaliuw up a considerable portion ot the Treasury balances.(Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article32 1914-02-06 143 Proposed Visit to Paris. (Reuter.) London, January 31. It is officially announced that, circumstances permitting, Their Majesties the King and Queen will visit M. Poincaie in April next.(Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article39 1914-02-06 143 Reuter.) Delhi, January 30. Captain Butler, of the Guides, who had been lent to the South Waziristan Militia was shot dead yesterday night by a sepoy while attending a Sepoy’s dance. The murderer has been arrested.( Reuter.) - 39 words
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Article27 1914-02-06 143 (Reuter.) in invn J j udon > January 30 bX COntinUee “d” lo“ giit ed S od seen. a matter T, aie ary day occurrence.(Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article39 1914-02-06 143 (Reuter London, January 30. It is reported that the details of the Navy Estimates have been refer: ed to Sir Edward Grey, Mr. Winston Churchill ami Mr. Reginald McKenna, who met at tha Foreign Uffico yesterday.(Reuter ) - 39 words
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Article123 1914-02-06 144 LABOUR LEGISLATION. (Reuter.) Cape Town, Jan. 31. Lord Gladstone open»-d Parliament today In bit hhe reviewed the erentt of the past few months and aid that the MiouteJ. deem**l it advisable to defer legislation dealing with the labour problems until feeling had subsided. Mr. J. C.(Reuter.) - 123 words
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Article189 1914-02-06 144 Rrtignsboft of Alsace Lorraiac Officials. (Reuter B b Jf London, January 31. 'I he Governor and other high officials of Aimci- Lorraine have resigned as they con- the acquittal of Colonel Reuter and th»- other officers by th»- court martial as a i»thr tn n on the(Reuter ); B b Jf - 189 words
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Article1028 1914-02-06 144 TOM wright - BY TOM wright Tbit noble eniample unto blB^ That ferrt b. wrougb.e, d»t Obwrre Wrougbte”, not "rote I have just been writing, for a f oolnt editor person in Scotland, an appreciation of Walt Whitman. 9 Do the feasters gluttonous Do the corpulent Ha they locker! and bolted1,028 words
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Article288 1914-02-06 144 3 UU VV —S.F.P. Accused Convicted. Tbe bearing of the case against Ng Ah Moey, who was charged with dishonestly retaining stolen property, to wit, two bags of tin ore was resumed yesterday afternoon before Mr. M. E. Sherwood in the Third Court. Mr J. J.3 UU VV ' —S.F.P. - 288 words
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Article2309 1914-02-06 145 Annual General Meeting. n. Annual General Meeting of the Tb 7e Diocesan Association was held at Town Hall yesterday evening. ,b ra. eounciT cons.sied of His Lordship TJ® k nf Singapore (in ths chair), the Evans, Resident Councillor, Mr R Young, the Rev: J. VV. n’iMS, Colonial'2,309 words
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Article218 1914-02-06 146 A Chinaman named Kua K<>on dee was this morning charged before Mr. M E. Sherwood in th* Third Court with causing the death of a little girl, about eight years of age, on Saturday last, by doing a rash act not amounting to culpable homicide, to wit, by218 words
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Article120 1914-02-06 146 Gkobob in the East Lodgb. At the quarterly meeting of this Lodge, held last Saturday night at the Hotel Norman, the following officers were elected. Pressing Primo R N. Brunel Norman City Marshal Bro R. (i Andrews Secretary W H. Trusdale Treasurer P. Andrew» Waiter: F F. Tvler Warden120 words
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Article1413 1914-02-06 146 The hearing of the case against Faz al Khan who was charged with givingULe information to a public servant, w «t‘Mr. R I) Acton, Second Magistrate, an bv inducing him to order a warrant to be issued against Che Manis and Che Dain for enticing awav a1,413 words
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Article843 1914-02-06 147 with a case of overcrowding a In dealing wit c orth Police Court Urr7 's°‘ t ‘°tbe Magi«‘ rate Mr nith n.terday. tM s remark 0B th IZB Si.ioiMtJ.mw t# iii ul tr»te the truth which enjoin, upon ail those of the k ,tatements ex cathedra «nfrinc their843 words
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Article292 1914-02-06 147 The following petition is now being circulated among the Hindu community of Singapore: To His Excellency Sir Arthur Henderson Young k c.m g., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements We the undersigned member of the Hindu Community in Singapore humbly desire to express to your Excellency292 words
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Article2002 1914-02-06 147 Chief Officer’s Appeal. Mr. Justice Sercombe Sn ith vesterday afternoon heard the appeal of Max Pecht, Chief Officer of the German s.s. Silesia, against his convictions by Mr. M. E. Sherwood, Third Magistrate, for aiding a prisoner to escape from the lawful custody of a Malay police2,002 words
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Article1186 1914-02-06 148 Eighth Annual Report. The following is the report of the H oo Secretary oo the work of the League durin® the past season. In presenting the Annual Report of tbs League —the eighth under its auspices, and the first above my signature as Hon. Secretary— I am1,186 words
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Article98 1914-02-06 149 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that, during the week ending January 24, there were 181 deaths (141 males, 40 females), giving a ratio per mille of population of 28.58, including five deaths at St. John’s Island, and of98 words
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Article97 1914-02-06 149 Air. H. W. Firmstone to act as Commissioner of Trade and Customs, F.M.S Class I, Air. A. E. H. Brown to be District Locomotive Superintendent, F M.S.R. Dr. R- Bruce-Low to officiate as Medical Officer, Larut, Grade 11.. Leave has b°>en granted, to Mr. G. M Laidlaw, Mr.97 words
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Article54 1914-02-06 149 The January output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company was Dredge No. 1 working 154 hours 143 piculs. 2 472 299 3 462 378 4 529 549 5 192 68 Total 2,109 1,437 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for the week ended January54 words
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Article61 1914-02-06 149 lb. The Straits Rubber Co., Ltd. 187,500 The Penang Rubber Estates Co., Ltd. 107,250 The Rubana Rubber Estate, Ltd... 48,000 The Tali A yer Rubber Estates, Ltd. 48,500 The Batak Rabit Rubber Estate, Ltd 12,250 The Bagan Serai Co Ltd. 17.250 Rubber Estates of Krian, Ltd. 25,88061 words
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Article1254 1914-02-06 149 When Mr. Tom Wright decided to emulate, or rather to outdo, Thoreau who, in order to live a life as nearly approaching naturalness as pos« b!e pissed his time largely in the open air and in solitary communion with nature, our former Editor was merely1,254 words
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Article123 1914-02-06 150 Our Oun Corr&qnndehF) Singapore, January 31. Mr. Griffith Jones, who presided at tue meeting of the Singapore I lantmg A^ c tion, said that their delegates to the L.A 31. Conference abstained from voting on the subject of coolies’ wages, being of opin; n that combined action123 words
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Article61 1914-02-06 150 (Front. Our (Jun (Jrr respondent.) Singapore, January 31. At the rubber auctions at Singapore 216,972 lb. were offered for sale and 209,279 lb. were sold at the following prices Smoked Sheet 9110—-5136 per lb. Unsmoked 8110—9129 Fiist Crepe >128—8135 Second 8119 —8127 Third 1108—1118 Fourth 9 93—861 words
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Article111 1914-02-06 150 (Reuter.) Duraz/.0, Februiry 1. An agreement his been reach'd between the Control Commission in Albania and Essad Pasha who undertakes to resign within three days. The Commission has authorised him to go a ri d meet the Prince of Wied, the newly-ajipointed ruler of Albania, as the representative(Reuter.) - 111 words
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Article59 1914-02-06 150 (Reuter.) London, February 1. The following was the result of the byelection at N. W. Durham Mr. Williams (Liberal) 7,241 Hardwicke(Unionist)... 5,664 Stuart (Labour) 5,025 The battle-cry of the Labourites was "anti-deportation of the South African leaders. At the last general election the result was as follows; Mr.(Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article30 1914-02-06 150 (R' uter.) T London, February 1. Ihe I n ndi Government has proposed in he Chamber a credit of .£BOO,OOO for EX 0 P o r,lCip t,On(R' uter.) - 30 words
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Article230 1914-02-06 150 A NOTE OF WARNING. (Reuter.) London, January 31. Mr. Percy Illingworth, Chief Liberal Whip, speaking at Clayton, said that be wished to sound a note of warning ag regards the events in South Africa Interference with independent assemblies on which our Empire was based would bring(Reuter.) - 230 words
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Article112 1914-02-06 150 Question of Ratification. (Reuter.) Washington, January 31. The Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate adopted a resolution, recommending the immediate ratification of the arbitration treaties with Great Britain, Japan and other nations, numbering twenly-four altogether. The ratification of the treaty with Great Britain is withheld till June(Reuter.) - 112 words
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Article104 1914-02-06 150 Speech by Mr. Taft. (Reuter.) Ottawa, February 1. Ex-President Taft, who is at present th» guest of the Duke of Connaught, delivered an addies» at the luncheon at the Canadian Club at which the Duke of Connaught, MrR. L. Borden, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and other Cabinet Ministers were(Reuter.) - 104 words
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Article137 1914-02-06 151 WRECK OF THE "MONROE.'' (Reuter.) Norfolk (Virginia), January 3'. The BUrvirors of the wrecked sterner tfX. state that the liner turned 1 zl some of the passengers and crew B t“ c the exposed bottom t.ll tiny \Lhed off- As the vessel sank one gripping his wife’s hair(Reuter.) - 137 words
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Article56 1914-02-06 151 (Reuter.) Berlin, February 2. The Nordduetsche Z»itung says that the visit of M. Venizelos the Greek Premier has produced a very favourable impression and the conviction has been strengthened that under his guidance Greece will be actuated by a wish to establish peaceful relations with her(Reuter.) - 56 words
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Article46 1914-02-06 151 (Reuter.) Paris, January 31. The incident regarding the sale of the Putiloff Iron Works to Krupps is regarded as closed, owing to the explanations of the* Ruisian Government, in response to M. Delcasse’s representations, indicating that no participation by Krupps will be sanctioned.(Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article32 1914-02-06 151 (Reuter) Dortmund, January 31. An explosion, caused by firedamp, took place at the Achenbach Mine, Brambauer Iweoty-two bodies and seventeen men who were injured have been recovered from the mine,(Reuter) - 32 words
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Article29 1914-02-06 151 (Reuter.) tl. Soft,. January 31, ot Greco-Bulgarian <X cblr™ re v t n ls lmmi “ent. At first Athen, and Sofif WIU be a PP oiuteJ at» – (Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article20 1914-02-06 151 (Reuter.) factory progress. 12, 13 makln g satis,to PH wumg T c ’ferry.bojt, ticket. f or the Pro-(Reuter.) - 20 words
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Article452 1914-02-06 151 BETTER NEWS. PRECAUTION? 1.4 TH£ PROVINCE. According to nows received in Penang, Mr. W. George Maxwell, who had only a very slight attack of cholera, is making rapid progress towards complete recovery Another European, an engineer, has been taken ill, probably with cholera, though thy diagnosis was452 words
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Article117 1914-02-06 151 Our Klang correspondent writes Twelve Chinese were fined S 3 each for gaming during the Chinese New Year. A Tamil named Pulney was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment for crimping coolies from Harpenden Estate. For wrongfully restraining a Chinaman a policeman named Buk Sbee Sing was sentenced to117 words
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Article704 1914-02-06 151 < In a letter to the Times of Malaya Mr. G. Gordon Brown says; I attended a planter’s meeting in Tai- ng last October, where, qude informally, no thiashed out the pros, and cons, of reduction or otherwise In the end, with one or two exepptioi.s, the meeting704 words
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Article622 1914-02-06 152 Ng Kok Cboon, of N K Chow A Co., who 11 Charged with abetting one Ng Koo Wong in the offence of falsification of accounts and forgery with a view to deceiving the Naudin ten Cate Co., was again brought up this morning before the third622 words
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Article617 1914-02-06 152 S.F.f. Th. annual .nesting of the above c.ub held .n the Eicb.nge on noon. Mr. A D Allan priding. A other, pre,ent were Me,l T'.F ,‘I <T. U G U. Farrant, A J. Scandrett, J D u ders, 8 B Archdeacon, J. Denniston, there being a goodS.F.f. - 617 words
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Article239 1914-02-06 152 CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. The Final rounds of tbe Championship were played*- yesterday and resulted in Mr J Crabb'Watt beating Mr. R. T. Reid by the large margin of 10 up and 9 to play. This result was largely due to Mr. Crabb Watt’s excellent first round which was239 words
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Article150 1914-02-06 152 Licences under The Auctioneers Licensing Ordinance 1906,” for the year 1914, have been granted to the under-mentioned persons in the Settlement of Penang Name. atU granted CenCe ace b us ließB Koh Eng Him Town Auctioneer, Appraiser and House Ag nt 38, Beach StreetT. C. Boling150 words
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Article157 1914-02-06 152 At the annual general meeting of the Penang Association Football League, which will be held on Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Penang Free School, Mr. H. C Sells will propose that No registered member of a club that has withdrawn from a competition held under157 words
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Article346 1914-02-06 153 sA TURDArS_RESUL T S. (From o*r Own Corre, pondent Kuah Lumpur. January 31. large attendance on the The™ a h Selangor Races A lbi M shower “t rain fell during the course as follow. Eace I (6 furlongs). 11 7 Benfield A Premier, q 4 Wood gate 2346 words
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Article521 1914-02-06 153 The death is announced uf Sir William Lee-Warner. The Governor has appointed 2nd Lieut C. 0. Oliver. R G A., to be an extra Aide deCamp when his military duties permit, with effect from January 23. Dr E. C. Boston, Superintendent of the Emigration Depot, Negapatam, has returned from521 words
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Article192 1914-02-06 153 (From Our Own Correspondent-) Pulo Langkawi, January 31. Late on r i hursday night, the 29th inst., Assistant Commissioner P. F. Joyce, of the Kedah Police, left Langkawi for Alor Star by the Bs. Aman During his short slay here on special duty, he inspected all192 words
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Article374 1914-02-06 153 A Hindu was this morning charged before Mr. M. E Sherwood with voluntarily causing hurt to his wife, to which he pleaded guilty. Inspector Guinan said that the complainant was the wife of the accused who beat her with a cane for going away with another man.374 words
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Article521 1914-02-06 154 u hokl hv the Coroner, Mr. Court Houre touching the cau-.e '*m XU-»» 1 name wu wrongly given m mine KrAo of January 29. f The awdical evidence went t* h w the of age There wa« a cvnfutioo <'»;»’ D h «long the lower part521 words
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Article2639 1914-02-06 154 ADVANCING money for HARB' IR WORKS. N»« Comms»" Bill Isikouccli.. A lons agenda completed in q" k time at the went ion of the I.ogi» >e Council held in the Council CHmber yeste dav afternoon. H. I- tl® io TC rD,,r A H. Yuong, K C M G)2,639 words
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Article146 1914-02-06 155 Considerable attention is now being given in the Netherlands Indian journals to a scheme which originated in Germany with the object of making a complete survey of the whole of New Guinea by airship under the command of Lieutenant Gruetz. The scheme, according to letters in the146 words
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Article333 1914-02-06 155 lb. Bakap Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 20,074 Batu Matang Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 8.099 Jong Landor Rubber Estates, Ltd. 23,000 Ked-h Rubber C., Ltd. 20,330 The Brieh Rubber Estate, Ltd 12,500 The Alor Pougsu Rubber Estate, Ltd 11,800 The Merbau Rubber Estate, Ltd. 2.902 Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd... 10,504333 words
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Article1266 1914-02-06 156 H it be indeed true, m tbe Dady Chronicle avert, tbit tbe Naval Estimate» tor 1314 lu are to bo id the neighbourhood ot £50,000,000 plu. X 1,000,000 nupplemeutary, then we certainly may expect a bowl of rave and ditappointmeot from tbe Little JUvy.U. for1,266 words
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Article1087 1914-02-06 156 YOUNG PLANTER’S grievance, SU3SJANTIIL damages. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, February 2. At the adjourned Taiping Ass zes, Mr. Justice Woodward heard an action by Mr. Harold Douglas Moffat, a Planter of Trough against tbe Allagar Rubber Estates, incorporated in Great Britain by their Agents and Attorneys,1,087 words
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Article77 1914-02-06 157 Tennis Tournament. Single Handicap— T) S«nd»m o W K ob.rpe 6-3 6-3 "bertson w o f rom LH w c_n f ro fession Pairs. Tpit? Arw Comers. R Pl a it Elton 6-1, 6-3. Jeff re vn A^ te Ha n ,ica P B aad 10-12, 677 words
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Article1120 1914-02-06 157 Charge Against a Towkay {Before Mr. M E hericoo l.) A well-known to* Uy named Goh Siang Lim, charged at the instance of Mn It B Osborne, Assistant Official Assignee, w th attempting to leave the Colony with a view to evade Bankruptcy proceedings, was again arraigned1,120 words
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Article53 1914-02-06 157 There is no further news from Kedah wifh reference to the cholera outbreak and on the piinciple that no news L good news we i,re inclined to take this a* evidence that there have no further disquieting developments and no fresh case* among th<j European community53 words
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Article1015 1914-02-06 158 Malay Mail. Tiit Da/ck colonist are cited 1 «ore <• done for the planter. So daubtthe" eoloni't have great odemtages y .oil, clunale, labour and tmall guibrent b.dnedo that the GorerniMrd will conimae indijiudely to run on philanthrope tu.ee for flu benefit oj British capitaliett. The above 1»Malay Mail. - 1,015 words
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Article188 1914-02-06 158 The following was the result of the shooting at the Rifle Range yesterday: o o 3 ‘P. -5 o Mibb Mathieu 29 31* 60 Mrs Wright-Motioii 30 29* 59 Mrs Liston 28 24* 52 Miss L Smith 27 22* 49 .Mrs Johnson 26 22* 48 Miss188 words
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Article631 1914-02-06 158 farewell to MR. AND MRS. PLUMMER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Teluk Anson, February 2 Hard upon the New Year comes ever the season of farewells to the envied folk who are Homeward bound, and this year we have begun uncommonly early, for Mr. and Mrs Plummer and631 words
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Article501 1914-02-06 159 An Enthusiastic Reception. Record AuJienee »t the Town Hall. Min Maud Allan and the Cherniavsky Trio well-boomed and advertised both by their agent, and circumstances, are having a B o.t successful tour through the East. Rvdi though a success ot notoriety may te distasteful to501 words
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Article817 1914-02-06 159 The Straits and F M 8. are mt alone, it would seem, in their troubles with the telegraphic department, for according to the Sumatra Post the following errors have crept into their press cable, during the last few days Sekretofe for Sekretar ru*sotuepo russoturoo Kolosyndiakt Kabsyndskat Niederlande Mederlage817 words
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Article226 1914-02-06 159 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. D?ar Sir, I write more in anger than in sorrow. Formerly we used to receive the mails from England early on Thursday morning; lecently the mails bad a habit of not arriving at the office until noon and yesferdav I226 words
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Article87 1914-02-06 160 (From Our Own Correa)>on<R rd Singapore, February 2. The report of the Pan tai Rubber Co for the tear ended < ctoter 31, “how» that the net profit wa« 119,287 99. The balance in hand ii 121.579 96 which it in recoin u ended to carry forward.87 words
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Article75 1914-02-06 160 Nt* York Aero Club Prize. (Ruder.) London, February 2. The New York Aero Club announces a prize of £20,000 for a flight round the world in connection with the San Francisco Exhibition in 1915, to be completed within ninety days. Loopiax the Loup Mr. Hamel, while aeroplaning at Windsor(Ruder.) - 75 words
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Article76 1914-02-06 160 Some Vacancies Filled. (Reuter.) London, February 2. Messrs Foster and Stackhouse, who are organising the British Antarctic Expedition for 1914, have been rapidly filling up the vacancies. Lieutenant Harbord, a member of the last Shackleton Expedition, will command the Ditcoory, Lieutenant Garstin, of the Royal India Marine,(Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article61 1914-02-06 160 Liberal and Unionist Comment». (R< ul‘ r London, February 2 The Liberals art jutylaut over the result of the N. W. Durham by-election and declare that it is a splendid victory for Home Rule. They admit, however, that the South African crisis undoubtedly influenced the Latour vote.(R< ul‘ r ) - 61 words
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Article27 1914-02-06 160 (Reuter.) London, February 2. The Dublin Strike has finally ended, the builders resuming work to-day Thev have signed an agreement repudiating Larkin’s Inioo(Reuter.) - 27 words
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Article28 1914-02-06 160 No Improremrnf. (Reuter.) Loudon, February 2. There bus been no improvement in the Ruildets strike in London, both sides bein ’•'v determined to hold out.(Reuter.) - 28 words
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Article95 1914-02-06 160 LABOUR PARTY'S RESOLVE. (Reuter.) London, February 3 Mr lUuxsav Macdonald announces that the deportations of the South African strike leaders will be the subject of an offi ia amendment to the Address when lar lament meets. Ihe matter will also be tested in the courts by(Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article39 1914-02-06 160 Daily hronicle' Foreeast. (Re liter.) London, February 2. The Daily Chronicle states that the Navy Estimates will be in the neighbourhood of £50,000,000 which, with the supplementary estimates of £4,0b0,000, show a total increase of £7,000,000.(Re liter.) - 39 words
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Article33 1914-02-06 160 Diplomatic Relations Resumed (Reuter.) Constantinople, February 2. Ibo Turco-Greek diplomatic relations were formally resumed t"-day when it is believed I hat diiect pourparlers will be opened regarding the Aegean Islands.(Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article30 1914-02-06 160 Eighty Schools C'osed. (Reuter.) London, February 2 Eighty schools in Herefordshire, accommodating 5,000 pupils, have closed in consequence of a strike among the teachers for higher wages.(Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article41 1914-02-06 160 (Reuter.) Berlin, February 3. The Socialist mass meetings held at Brunswick to protest ag’inst the existing franchise resulted Jn collisions with the police and many were injured. Duke Ernest refused to allow the closing of the Castle gates.(Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article38 1914-02-06 160 (Rt uter London, Feb. 3. Mr. H. H. Asquith, Mr John Redmond, and Mr. Augustine Birrell conferred for an h< ur and a half at Downing Street this afternoon. They discussed the Ulster safeguards.(Rt uter ) - 38 words
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Article36 1914-02-06 160 (Reuter.) Washington, Feb. 3. Nearly all the papers are gratified bv the favourable report of the Senate Committee upon the British Japanese and other arbitration treaties, the ratification of which is confidently expected.(Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article20 1914-02-06 160 (heuter.) Johannesburg, February 3. Ibe cricket mat.h between the MP f’ and the Transvaal was drawn.(heuter.) - 20 words
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Article94 1914-02-06 160 Unionist Leader's Forecast. (Reuter.) London, February 3 Mr. Bonar Law, iu a letter, says that be is convinced that a general election j not far distant. The Unionist headquar. ters have circularised their agents to be prepared for an election in May. It is point ed(Reuter.) - 94 words
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Article59 1914-02-06 160 (Reuter.) London, February 2. M. Caillaux, speaking at Mamers, spiritedly defended the financial proposals of the' Government aud repeated that the normal permanent expendituie should be covered solely by the annual resources of the Treasury. The new taxes were not meant as an aggression on any59 words
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Article59 1914-02-06 160 (Reuter.) London, February 2. Lord Strathcona left his Scottish Estatei and «£5011,000 to the heirs succeeding to the title, -£200,003 to Victoria College, Montreal, <£‘loo,ooo to Victoria Hospital, Montreal, .£lOO,OOO to Yale University and other legacies to the English and Scottish Universities and charities. The residue he59 words
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Article45 1914-02-06 160 Two Towns Disappear. (Reuter.) Rio de Janeiro, Febiuary 2 A terrible catastrophe, owing to floods, ii reported and Bahia town and Novalagehave disappeared. Other towns were devastated and many persons are reported to have perished, while the damage done was enormous.(Reuter.) - 45 words
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Article30 1914-02-06 160 (Reuter.) London, February 2. The English coasts were swept by fierce gales yesterday and altogether twenty-nine persons perished, including nineteen passengers and crew of the German ship Sera.(Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article27 1914-02-06 160 (Reuter) London, February 2.,. Mr. Justice Bucknill. of the Queen’ Bench Division, who is 69 years of age, 1’ retiring owing to ill health.(Reuter) - 27 words
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Article21 1914-02-06 160 (Reuter.) London. February 2. I Lord Rosebery, who- recently UD^e a severe eperatiou, is progressing sa w 1 torily.(Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article18 1914-02-06 160 (Reuter.) London, Februar A Biitish North Borneo loan of bearing interest at has been t° ,u(Reuter.) - 18 words
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Article870 1914-02-06 161 of action so necessary to auditors.”—Rangoon limes nF recent banking revelations in not in the least surprising that a India 4 1 u Id have arisen strinjemand sba Government in the nth P r X,tn of the audits ot X p ..1 WB are glad toof action so necessary to auditors.”—Rangoon limes - 870 words
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Article292 1914-02-06 161 Having failed to induce any of the retired members of the Bar now in England to act I as locum tenens for Sir William Hyndman Jones, Sir John Anderson has managed to obtain the loan of an Acting Chief Justice from his friend and fidus Achates,292 words
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Article109 1914-02-06 161 Guia Kalumpong Rubber Estates, Ltd. 67,360 S.S. (Bn tam) Rubber Co Ltd. 59,500 New Columbia Rubber Co Ltd. 13,358 Padang Jawa Rubber Estate, Ltd... 13,200 Ik.MS. (Malay States; Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Ltd. 5,600 The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China have acquired a site in109 words
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Article649 1914-02-06 161 A Record Membership. The annual general meeting of the members of the Penang Library will be held at the Library at 4.30 this afternoon, to receive the C mmiitee’s Report and the Treasurer’s statement of accounts for 1913, to elect members of Committee for the ensuing year and649 words
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Article286 1914-02-06 162 The following were the exports of Penang for the fortnight ended January 31, 1914 To Un it id Kingdom. Tin 775 tons. Black Pepper 5 White 1° Tapioca (flake) 25 (pearl) 268. Rubber (para) 443 To U. 8. America. Tin 475 tons. White Pepper s'» Tapioca (flake)286 words
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Article1265 1914-02-06 162 Far more encouraging than it haii for some time past is the nOWS faig find in our exchanges from Cbm morning We remarked the other day that now that the writ of the Central really run. in the Pronnees the task rer.rgani.ing the finances of the. COM1,265 words
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Article934 1914-02-06 163 Bali vii u akl ng ß u bbßr Pr Con r greBS and the I? ternat J.“ B wi n be field in that town Exhibition which of the Eihibi«“‘«\JuXnda iarno influx tion is alrea te j The Committee ot of visitors is expecte Guide to tb® Exhibit934 words
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Article392 1914-02-06 163 Anti-Asiatic Discrimination. We quote with strong disapproval the following from the Ipoh evening paper The complaint of the Chinese estate owner at Tapah, who says that he was unable to defend himself against gang robbers owing to the refusal of the authorities to grant him a firearm392 words
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Article991 1914-02-06 163 ANNUAL general meeting. I’he annual general meeting of the members of the Penang Library was held at the Library at 4 30 o’clock yesterday evening tn (a) receive the Committee’s Report and Treasurer’s Statement of Accou ts for 1913, (b) elect members of Committee for the ensuing year,991 words
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Article189 1914-02-06 164 TitfcMlS To U R N AMENT, The following were the results of the ties played off yesterday rofemion Pair», Bennott and Pienti* brat Turner and Gregson 6 4, 3—6, 6 —2. /<(«/»/ Handicap—A. Goldie and II Inat Sellar and Cleaver G-2, 6-3. Single Handicap—C. E R Henderson189 words
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Article1677 1914-02-06 164 Judgment Reserved. The bearing of the case agiinst Fazal Khan who is charged with giving false informatio i to a public servant, to wit Mr. R. I). AVtoo, Second Magistra e, and thereby inducing him to order a warrant to be issued against Che Minis and Che1,677 words
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Article335 1914-02-06 165 Says our Kuala Lumpur contemporary The Court Cards on Saturday evening secured a house worthy of their excellent show, the Town Hall being well filled. The audience were in an appreciative mood, and every item was encored. From the Federal Capital the Court Cards go on to335 words
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Article603 1914-02-06 165 ALL THE ACCUSED DISCHARGED Before Mr. R. D Acton in the Second Court this morning four Hindus v ere charged with attempting to leave the Colony without a certificate from the Indian Immigration Department. The first witness called was Mr. VV. Fletcher, Acting Second Boaiding Officer. He603 words
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Article648 1914-02-06 165 lan proprietor of T. C. Teng Co., of 33 Prangin Lane, was charged before tbe Third Magistrate yesterday afternoon with disorderly conduct in the Police Court by smoking a cigarette and having his hat on his head in the Second Court on Friday last when the648 words
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Article588 1914-02-06 166 Amsuaj. Gikibal Meeting. The annual general meeting of the M F A took place last night at the Sat rul Jamn Football Club. In the absence of the President and ExPresident, Mr E E Colman was elected Chairman. The following officers and delegate* attended Messrs VV ancbee588 words
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Article664 1914-02-06 166 With reference to other matter..dealt with by the Legi.lat.re Council on Hi Jay, the only really important thing Companies Ord.nance to Pf°’'f e £or a control over Chineee bank,, loan assoc a tions and the like. It is quite right, ‘f course. that the local Ch.nere cornmercial664 words
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Article259 1914-02-06 166 FIRST READING OF INDEMNITY BILL. (lleuter.) Cape Town, February. 3. At the first reading of the Indemnity Bill the leader of the Opposition asked hi* followers to suspend judgment pending a full statement by the Government. Mr. J. C. Smuts, Minister of Finance and Defence, replying,(lleuter.) - 259 words
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Article75 1914-02-06 166 (Reuter.) Washington, February 3. The House of Representative* has adopted the amendment to the Immigration Bill, excluding Hindus, Mongolians or member* of the yellow races, Malays and African* except where entry is governed by treaty. London, February 4 A rider has been added to the amendment providing(Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article62 1914-02-06 166 (Reuter.) London, February 4. There were lively scenes in connection with the strike of the teachers in Herefor shire. The pupil*, resenting the presenc* of the strike-bieaking teachers, overturn the desks and scattered books and inkpo broadcast. There were several collision* in the streets between the striking(Reuter.) - 62 words
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Article125 1914-02-06 167 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. Febrmry 3. Luna. report tor the year ended iu L shr) ws th it the sunt disposable OC i°Bs3b7 C| wllich is recomuleu<i< d ’’J parried f trward, owing to the low nt ss of he earned 1 Tbe acrPas e under125 words
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Article59 1914-02-06 167 (Reuter.) Bremen, February 4. Overtures are already being made with a Tiew to ending the Atlantic rate war and the Norddeutscher Lloyd Company have consented to a prolongation of the agreements up to the end of February iu order to facilitate further negotiations with the HambuigAmerica(Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article53 1914-02-06 167 Dares Salaam —Tanganyika Line Completed. (Reuter.) London, February 3. The German railway from Dares Salaam to Like Tanganyika was completed yesterday. The railway will exercise an important influence in the economic future of Central Africa; expresses will be able to cover the journey from soa to lake(Reuter.) - 53 words
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Article42 1914-02-06 167 (Reuter.J London, February 4. Coupon, Berthoud Co., the foreign bankers and merchants, of London, announce the suspension of payment, due, it is stated, to the difficulties of an important firm in the Brazilian trade. Their liabilities are heavy.(Reuter.J - 42 words
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Article26 1914-02-06 167 (Reuter.) a London, February 3. Paparelli, the Italian Consul at ibihuahua, m Mexico, has been arrested by federal troops. The Italian Government is protesting.(Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article85 1914-02-06 167 (Reuter.) Tka ni Pans, February 3. ba a U lhA dge j Committee of the Chamber Ud to thT t Guvernrae '>t issue Jy to the value of 800,000,000 francs. .«L a ’I fointerl to-in? m Kin has been apKv a^^ t To lto V h^(Reuter.) - 85 words
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Article1914 1914-02-06 167 It is satisfactory to Darn from so high an authority as the Germ in Foreign Secretary that the relations between Great Britain and Germany may now be described as “very good”. This marked improvement, paradoxical as it may seem to sav so, is, we firmly believe1,914 words
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Article917 1914-02-06 168 The «ay of with 1 aid P Z i h 1 the old Hebrew eage, but the »ej of l'.„t Office »ith our maile would bar. dr ven l,i ra crazy Yee-erday w, receded the Times of January 9 and this morni ig the Evenin'! Standard of January917 words
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Article227 1914-02-06 168 lb. Juru Estates, Ltd. 5,24 Lunas Estate 9,69 Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd.... 25,779 United Sumatra Rubber Estates, Ltd. 3,325 Bukit Merta’am Rubber Co., Ltd 28,862 Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd.... 29,229 Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 5,822 Sungei Reyla (F. M‘ S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd. 6,512 The227 words
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Article669 1914-02-06 169 (from Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 1. ThaM S V. K tired th- ir first standard JlSUon the range this morning. The Jitiom hare been somewhat altered and St the work appears to be a trifle easier jSrk.man's standard has been raised 65 to 75 out669 words
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Article527 1914-02-06 169 Meeting of Subscribers. A meeting of the subscribers to the last Bt. Andrew s Ball was held yesterday evening at the Chamber of Commerce to adopt the statement of accounts and to consider any other business that might be brought forward Mr. AV. J. Hodge took the527 words
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Article1426 1914-02-06 169 Three Chauffeurs Charged. Leiore Mr. M. E. Sherwood in the Third Court this morning Darus, Ahmat and Meah, all chauffeurs employed by the I enang Motor Garage, were caarged with causing obstruction at Victory Jetty with their motor cars. The accused, who were all represented by Mr. P.1,426 words
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Article940 1914-02-06 170 I. Mali ya Tribune. In the interest, of s«M ord* a’ ell as of tb- peace and happiness of Chinese bon.e--h ,lls Le venture to p-ont cut the uusntisfX position of the local la<v with d J ra i f I’ om-.v* according to t i thwI.—Mali ya Tribune. - 940 words
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Article306 1914-02-06 170 ’The Resident Councillor and Mrs. Evan# visited the new Government Girls’ School this morning and expressed their approval of the new building. They saw all the classes and were very interested in the work. The girls of the Cambridge Class presented Mrs. Evans with a Chinese306 words
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Article194 1914-02-06 171 attORNEY-GENERAL AT the rOTHER hithe. (gfzutW London, February 4 T A Simon Attorney-General, speak- ir t Rottobitbe. said that the Liberals did ID g at «other tbeir feßow C 1 )ZAns notsurrende for the country its the duty to 1 nations, but they the burden fell M Moulders(gfzutW ) - 194 words
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Article129 1914-02-06 171 Praise For China. (Reuter.) London, February 4. The Times, referring to the option granted to the American Red Cross Society by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture in relation to the conservancy work in lower Hiraiho, emphasises the significance of the attempt to save large numbers from(Reuter.) - 129 words
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Article117 1914-02-06 171 (Reuter p T Washin S ton February 4. President Wilson’s procl imation removes on tU bargo n i the eXP rt f armS t 0 Mexi Co Ln r UDd tUt tbere is uow 110 constituUonal Government in Mexico then2 BUr T?u GeneralVil,a <“ Earning UnLT q(Reuter ) - 117 words
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Article23 1914-02-06 171 (Reuter.) Me«sr«. p r P'’ a 'lon, February 4. the’Brazi? t 1'" a we P-hnown of payment. !adC aDuounee tL(Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article128 1914-02-06 171 THE 03N0XI0US AMENDMENTS. (Reuter.) Washington, Februiry 4. A 1 the Asi tic exclusion amendments to the immigration Bill were defeated in the Hou e of Representatives. femoval Due ‘o White House London, February 4. The Hou e of Representatives yesterday cancelled all the previously adopted amendments to(Reuter.) - 128 words
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Article95 1914-02-06 171 Naval Holiday Uarealisable. (Reuter.) Berlin, February 5. The Reichstag committee discussed the Navy Estimates. The Foreign Secretary, Herr von Jagow, said that the relations with Great Britain may be described as very good. The rapprochement progressing in the relations between the two Cabinets was in every way(Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article86 1914-02-06 171 Italy's Desire for Compensatory Concessions. (Reuter.) London, February 5 Reuter loams that Italy is still negotiating direct with Turkey regarding the retrocession of the Aegan Islands and that the present pourparlers relate to the Italian desire to obtain compensatory concessions in the region of Adalia, Asia Minor,(Reuter.) - 86 words
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Article82 1914-02-06 171 Statement By the Foreign Secretary. (Reuter.) London, Febi uary 4 Sir Edward Grey, in the course of his speech at Manchester, referred to the complaints that were sometimes made concerning the British Consular service. He described the extent and variety of the work accomplished by the(Reuter.) - 82 words
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Article116 1914-02-06 171 THE CASE FOR THE GOVERNMENT. (Reuter.) Cape Town, February 5. The interest in the Assembly was very tense when Mr. J. C. S nuts, the Minister of Finance and Defence, rose to speak on the Indemnity Bill and set forth the case for the Government. Every member(Reuter.) - 116 words
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Article90 1914-02-06 171 (Reuter.) London, February 4. During the cup tie at Sheffield between Sheffield Wednesday and Wolverhampton, a wall fell and buried many people. Sixteen people had in consequence to be sent to hospital, one in a critical condition. London, February 5. The wall was a new one(Reuter.) - 90 words
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Article80 1914-02-06 171 Warm Greetinc For The Chancellor. (Reuter.) London, February 4. The Suffragettes greeted Mr. 'Lloyd George’s anival at Glasgow with wholesale incendiarism and left a note stating that they would give a Mr. Lloyd George “warm welcome”. They burned the drawing room and valuable furniture and pictures of(Reuter.) - 80 words
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Article61 1914-02-06 171 Reported Concessions f y th* Premier. Reuter.) London, February 5. The Glasgow Herald affirms that Mr. II IL Asquith will make a momentous statement on Tuesday in the House of Commons which will completely change the political situation regarding Ulster. Concessions of the most sweeping description,( Reuter.) - 61 words
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Article35 1914-02-06 171 Mr. Ramsay Macdonald and the Chairmanship. Reuter.) London, Februiry 5. r i h i Daily Chronicle spates that Mr. Ramsay Macdonald is desirous of retiring from the Chairmanship of the Labour Party.( Reuter.) - 35 words
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Article54 1914-02-06 172 Capfsre of ih< Fresident. (Reuter.) Lima, February 4. Military revolutionaries attacked tbe Palace and captured Preti'bn* Bi’.in/hurs.. A fight ensued and the Premier Dr. a.era walked Dr Aut'Uito Durand, an exravolutionary leader is m comma d of tbe Palace and it is expected that be will(Reuter.) - 54 words
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Article46 1914-02-06 172 (Reuter.) St. Petersburg, February ■>. M Veoizelos, the Premier of Greece wm received in audience by the T*ar who conferred ou him the Alexander Newsky order. He the Russian Premier, M. Kokovtaoff, and had along conference with the Servian Premier, M. Panics.(Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article34 1914-02-06 172 (Reuter.) Berlin, February 4. In view of the Itr e applications Ft the Prussian loan the G ivernment is invi'ing subscriptions for a further 4,X> redeem tb'e loan of £10,000,000.(Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article32 1914-02-06 172 (Reuter.) Paris, February 4. M. Doumergue, the French Premier, announces that the Putiloff affair (purchase by Krupps of the Putiloff Iron Works) has been settled satisfactorily to French interests.(Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article273 1914-02-06 172 The i xtr- inely well mod-I'ed figure of a pig which w.iH er-ctwl opposite the main entrant f theSaram m Palace han attracted much attention. It is interesting to note that this is in honour of the fiftieth anniversary year of Her Majesty's birth, which 1-273 words
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Article772 1914-02-06 172 The hearing of the case in which .three European firms l>enan2 hUe e On Leong for sum for goods s Id and x livered was resumed this morning be re r Justice Sercombe .Smith in the Supreme Court. The plaintiffs are «'Ol Q 8 M.772 words
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Article73 1914-02-06 172 The following was the result of the play for the Ladies’ Presgrave Spoon for February Miss Sellers 1 up Miss Mahler all square Airs Powell... Mrs. Armstrong 1 down Mrs. Masterton 2 Mrs. Park 2 Miss Brown 2 Mrs. Maconochie, Mrs. Edwards, Miss Brown, Miss Evans, Mrs.73 words
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Article836 1914-02-06 173 —Malay Mail. T 1 e repugnance of Ae.atic women to nubtbemiel’es for treatment to ma e rs iB well-known; but perhaps amongst Xie does this reluctance manifest rtself r.tronglj than among Malays, the race Xb contains an overwhelming proportton ’t he female inhabitants of Brtttsh Malaya.—Malay Mail. - 836 words
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