The Straits Times, 9 June 1908

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 22.672. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. JUNE 9. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    MUSIC AND DRAMA.
    1028 2 SUNDAY EVENINGS MUSIC FOR 1 THE PEOPLE. Concerts at Queens Hall. (Fbom Our Own Coreespondknt.) London, May 15. Sunday evenings for the People at the Queen's Hall take the form of tiiand Concerts, for which popular artistes from theatre, cratonio aud concert platforms are bidden. Not a
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      449 2 EAGLE CEMENT. Jor all Jiigd-elass XVorfi ON THE LIST OF THE CROWN AGENTS I FOR THE COLONIES. Importers The Borneo Co., Ltd. BUCHANAN 8 WHISKIES. •re n«« ta =inerimea; They h»re twea :bi £«ToarHc b.euds v. v jrnt (or aiauv fe%n uid •ie rmpidl/ j»in!3»- emmr popnlantv in tbe Ooloniei
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      335 2 PHOSFERINE I Ta« OrMtMl af an T«*.«. I mAtHMwmt acA&m. 1 I «mni >■■ taM Um| UMllWWl.ii>iiU j To be cletn and (eel clean on a hot dusty day that is the refreshing feeling which follows the use of Calvert's Carbolic Toilet Soap. Put. »nl uepticuxi nicely perfumed Sold by
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      25 2 Stearss" Hkadachr CI'RE. A certain and speedy remedy, wi att-vcr tbe cause. All chemists. Thousauds keep it always in their honii*. Ingiat on having Steams'"
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    LITERARY NOTES.
    1068 3 < THE TIMES BOOK WAR CASE DISCUSSED. Comments on the Letters of the late Queen. The appiauue in court which greeted the verdict in the case of Mr. Mnrray against the Times will, we fancy, be generally echoed outside. We are not thinking of the actual amount of
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    Press.v Act for India.
    87 3 Aitho i_')i no ilotaiis are available, ttiurc is no do-iot tbat m i niueiit of India are now fin-ideriny ihe .jifstiou ot a Press Act, which shouM in HHu.e go tar to deal with tin- daxrant SMM of s«ditious writing which h:tvr nMßtnd f r.-.|:iontly of
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      423 3 The Famous Patent "THERMOS BOTTLES PRESERVE ICE OR ICEO DRINKS FOR 8 DAYS and hot liquids for 36 HOURS, not the least change of temperature be g effected during this time. Some of the Numerous Benefits of these Bottle 6: PEOPLE IN THE JUNGLE ■mm m!d 8w» I can h
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      65 3 A ij iiuDvit tain s[ i*<is be^t. bi'inn plainly toiil." it ijihv as well be <\vl at once that as a gaaßrai tonic uud Ktreutrtl) restorer there nu'iii:i!> so s;o*l MiaruH 1 Wiuc. It wliL-ti. thennpftite »ad Minagftaai Hh rt» nM<.b M tliat the t«n>J ion gwxl. It cures by
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      263 3 La Reina del Oriente Cigars. TO BE HAD EVER7WHERF, CROWN |H& PERFUMERY "|g|g? *ft^^s(L^ Manufacture 1 hv THE CROWN PERFUMERY CO., "TS Of Ml DEXIERS. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (ESTABLISHED IJST ISB3' MANUPAOTDKEBfI HT Pure Manila Rope. 3 S'RAND 4 STRAND CABLE LAID 1/-2- to I-> :l 10 t<)~
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    821 4 Sam,, port, probable date oj arrival, and name of AfCKU. STBAMEBS Airlie, Sydney, June 24 Bonetead AlicauU'. liarceiouie. June 18 Barlow Arcadm. Hongkong, July 1; P. O. Coy. Arrouin, Colombo, July 18 East Asiatic Coy Anyuunx, lima, Jul> W. Mansfield Ayi'ub'B. Bumbay. Juuelj; BorneoOoy Amiral Majjon, Saigon, -l
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    218 4 Passengers Outward. iVi \.|).1.. st, timer (.ioobcu, Jvc June 11. Mr. am! Mrs. O. C. Town^nd. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. I'lanj*' 'reunborneii, Mr. and Mr-*. Vrtluir Locb, Mr. vau Vollouhove, Mr. C l.i.llaiin. Mr. aud Mr^. Harold \V. Crouch, Mr. H. Duhlliolui. Mr. G. R. F.
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      32 4 LAXATINE, the Ideal Purgative, reoom mended by the test medical authorities. Easy to take aud certain in results. To be had of all chemists. Wholesale bom The Pharmacy, BtrtWry Road, Siogapert ISM
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      757 4 STEAMER BAIUN9B. p. &d. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang. Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Erypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bill* ot Lading Issued for Chin* Ooast, Persian Gulf Continental, and Amerioai. Port*. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINE. Oulva.d Oorl'hvil). 1908 Decanha June 10
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      693 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HANDEL AND BCHEEPVAART MY. "BANNER." BANDJERMASIN Th* Steamer* of this company maintain a regular service between: Singapore, Sourabays. Bandjermasin, Pulo Lant, Balik Pap&n, Koetai, with transhipment at Bandjermasin for Sampit, Mandawai, Koemal, Kotta Waringin, Djelai. The (teamen have good aooomodation tor first and second olass passengers. Tom C*m.
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      421 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Strait*, China and Japan. Homeward*, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo
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      686 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTO. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM iNAV CO. LTD. |B The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outward* for the Straits, Obina and Japan every week, and from Japan homeward* for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight and for Oenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool monthly. One
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      796 4 STEAMER BAIUWBS. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Utrmtn Mail Una. Tbe fact and well known aail cteamers 1 1 thl* Company aail fcrtaight.v from Bremen Hambr.rg via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Sonthamp ton, Gibraltar, Qenoa, Nap c. (oonnectmy Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice veraa) Por Said, Suee, Aden, Colombo, PenauL-. Singapore,
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    SHIPPING IN PORT.
    1128 5 i MM Una bawling tba following abb. <>vlationa *rt ■»>utl -»tr. -.taini*. *1..- Nliip bq.— hinaue: »cb.— •chcmer; Vol.-Y.u-bl (kK-OMi Obt. -Himboat; Tor.— Toruwlu 11. p. -Hone-power Krit.Knt.h r. x.-li.ttoii St*t«», Feb.— French: Oorman O il.-Dutcb Ital. Italian Hpan.— Mpaiilah: Hhj.- Hkitiviki <• c. flrnarsJ cargo; il.p.—
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    81 5 Wharves at which Vessel* are Berthed To-day faajoaa Bast Wiiu Bahih— Nil. SahtW.Ssotioiil— Theodor Wille, Tara Bht. 1 {Bibm Wbabt):— Patani. SaorwH No. I— Sithonia. Thongwa -Terrier. 4— Elbiug Hebe. 6— Yangteze, Astjuoai 7 Strathspey B— Buelow. Shrimp. 9— Nil. JiiM.it 1 Whabt—
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    Mails Close.
    79 5 Put Btiambk Tin* To-mouow Sink, I'aknn, Aaahan, etc. Mcrkut 8 a.m. Mantnk and Billiton Van Qntm 9'a.m. Hooekong, Shanghai Quarta 10 a.m. Sahnk and Djambie Brouicer 1 p.m. P. S'UMiliam and Penang Kiitm. I p.m. Fpimug anil Cslonttß Lightniha i p.m. Ilangkok Povr, 3 p.m. Tnlok Aneoo via
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    Mails to Arrive.
    111 5 From Kotuin By the N.L L. i.a. Ooehan, Ine .lune 11. From China By (be M.M i.i. Simons, ioe June I riMF Till O» MAILS *»O«. ipnl J»> lay lay ft E lay line UUP one Inpoporx In 811 It. I. 4 H. M. 8 P. AO.
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    Clearances.
    105 5 Jane 8 Aimral Olry, Fell str. Dunkirk via ports Antenor, Brit Rtr, Shanghai and Tain Valentyn, Dut str, Pontiaoak and Singkawang Freya, Nor str, Bangkok Catherine Apoar, Brit str. Hongkong I), van Twist, Dut str, Samarang Nippon, Antt str, H'kong, Shanghai, Japan Selangor. Brit Mr, Teluk Annon via port*
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    SPRAINS QUICKLY CURED.
    31 5 Bathe the parts freely with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and give them absolute rent, and a quick cure is certain. For sale by all Die- j pensaries and dealers.
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    Outrage at Shanghai.
    111 5 On May 28, thirty of the Taotais polio** seized ami maltreated a European Constable within the boundary of the Foreign Settlement of Shanghai. The Taotai having signified bis intention to bring before the Mixed Court two of tin Paoshan native force, who were conccrmd in the alleged
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    Another Chinese Deportee.
    90 5 Advices from Tonkin say that military operations in Yunnan have hrt n hampered by the rainy season and tlio flooded state of the rivers. Towards the middle of May, the revolutionists had a successful encounter with the Chinese Government forceo near the railway line, and killed many
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    Arrival of Passengers.
    87 5 By the Kinta, Captain J. M. Daly, June 8* Frora Teluk Anson, Mr. J. K. Swaine from Port Swettenham, Mr. and Mrs. McGregor, Mrs. Warren, Mr. Sounde, Mr. H. Penley, Mr. Redfearn, Mr. E. W. Tyler, Mr. R. C. Russell, Mr. J. Russell, Mr. S. B. Maconley,
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    Departures.
    27 5 By the Malta, June S. For Hongkong, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dos Santos, .Miss Judah, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wanklyn; for Shanghai. Dr. Culpin.
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    The Opium Problem.
    981 5 A SACRIFICE OF REVENUE \f HONGKONG. Agitation Renewed for Removal of Military Tribute. Above the signature of Mr. O. A. Watkins appears a long letter in the Hongkong Daily Press, supporting his suggestion to help to minimise the effects of the blow t'rom the Hwor.l of Damocles.
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      552 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Thi steamers of (his Company maintain a regular direct service between Calcutta, BtraiU, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, caking oargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Rwatow, Amoy Chefoo, Tientkto, Newnbwang. Yangtam j Porto, Fonnoni, the Philippines, >♦". NieaMer* roan Commander Ko»4Ho 4.8
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      480 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS Tat tindarmeuuoued mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular servioe between Caloatta and Japan, nailing ai Penang. Ringa pore, Hongkong and Shanghai m rout/ FLEET. Ton* Cominaniier M. "J«*A»" 6,800 J.G. OuniHT >■« OncnoßT ApriK 4,600 8. H. Bn«>» Ajuutooh Ajvab" 4,000
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      451 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. C P R Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamship Line THE NATIONAL HIOHWAI TO BUKOPE FU HINA JAPAN, CANADA »...J UNITED BTATEB. Rnote from Hongkong, via Shanghai NaKuaki (Inland 8«a of Japan), Kobe, Yokoham. Victoria and Vanooovar. R.M.H. -Kmi-iuwh or Ikdia Twin -screw xteaR.M.B. "EaruiwoF Jipah" v
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      61 5 A CERTAIN CURE FOR BOWEL COMPLAINT. When attacked with diarrhoea or bowel complaint you want a medicine that actH quickly. The attack is always sudden, generally severe and with increasing pain. Cliaruberlain'R Colic, Cholera ami Diarrhoea Remedy has never been known to fail in any case of colic, diarrhoea or
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      319 5 DAY BY DAY Tuesday, June 9. High Water. 6-40 p.m. lUndmann Opera Co. Tentonia Club. 9 p.m. Court of Appeal. S.C.R C. Tennis Tournament. Albambra. 7-BU pm. Japanese Cinematograph. 7-80 p.m Run ma Cinematograph. 7-80 p.m. Ben Ilur. Raffles M>i*ir- Hall. 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. High Water, ft H
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    The Straits Times PRICE 10 CENTS. TUESDAY,JUNE 9.
    2186 6 The Straits Times PRICE 10 CENTS. TUESDAY,JUNE 9. hike shuttlecock thej question of the registration of servants bobs about from Itaugoou tv Hongkong, and Singapore has v shot at it in passing. Manila has now taken up the subject, and we quote the followiug from the Manila Times I Wi>
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    451 6 Major I'.ariy d< llauicl. Clint Police Oflieer. Peuang, i- indis[xised Mr. L. .1. Karrer. formerly District 0m e> in Province W'ellesley. has returned Irein leave. l>r. K. 11. i.raham hn> MM to Pciiaii'4 to relieve l>r. llcnosxy. who 80MM to """in poll. Mr. W. I!. Yoaag has
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    Ben Hur's Challenge Accepted.
    472 6 l.iltle Uessie at Kallles Hotel, laat uiylil, was encored several timts for her excellent actiug aud impersonations. Ban llurs beautiful imsm;; Bcoun admiration, aud he bowed ackuowli dgnn nl U> several n calls. His wrestliug challenge was again issued, and was accepted by W< In rt
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      196 6 Caldbeck macgregor Cos [£Kfy> EXTRA SPECIAL vv W~ LIQUEUR WHISKY. 1 CALDBECK MACGREGOR &C? Vriwi» wont »»«0..)«w fcsre»ns «roi«i»y "CHOP RAJAH." 't^...*.,..— ii» w«^«i»i»imi< OBTAINABLE wmAsncuLrmsrumimmmxT^ Everywhere A THE GILLETTE &jk SAFETY RAZOR. BBTit^H Si«ro lUailes, pet (lockut o! tvu, Hjl 'pBL SIDDELEY CARS art) built to |iortonn in tin
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      331 6 ALHAMBRA: CINEMATOGRAPH. BEACH ROAD. Watch To- Night's Programme. ALL NEW PICTURES. 2ND SHOW, 9.30 TO 11 P.M. 1 The Ragpicker's Daughter I Grandfather's Pills 8 The Submarine 4 la ML The PiMHawk Mh 5 Unexpeoted Return 6 The Cat Family 7 Phytician of the Castle 8 A Primitive Brick Fuld
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    Only a Chinaman.
    48 7 A I'dipiuo stabbed a Chinaman with fatal cited iv Palambong, Island of I.eytc. on April 9, but the Municipal President, Senor Catalin Kodriguez. refused to have the murderer arrested because deceased w»s '•only a Chinaman." The American authorities have vow removed Senor Rodriguez froii office.
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    THE KING'S VISIT.
    246 7 RUSSIAN YACHTS WAITING AT REVAL. Cordial Welcome. DUMA MEMBERS' SIGNIFICANT OPINIONS. Ull'Tlß s TILIOHAM I St. Petersburg. Jaw v The President of the Duma ;<nl the I.' id. i of the Constitutional Democrats, in an interview with I Press representative. welcomed King Kd ward's visit to liusnia
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    LABOURITES REINFORCED.
    317 7 Representation in House ol Commons Increased. liH 1 Mi s Ttl.K'il; *>l Loudiiu. June x. The Mm. r I', duration ha decided to join the Labour Party. The result is Unit Hi. representation of the labour Party in the HotMB of < imuioiis imi i.i .1 l.\ thirteen
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    STRAINED RELATIONS.
    64 7 Servia Expecting Apology from Montenegro. |K»UIKKH TILIUIUII| I.jikloii. Juni Tlie BlimMl Minister has left Cetinjc. MouUuegio. hut it i- declared at Iklgradi. ill connect i ou with the alleged Servian louspuocv to assassinate Prince Nicholas of Mouteuegro. that the relations be tmmm Hn two countries an not broken
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    AMERICAN FLEET.
    61 7 Battleships Leave San Francisco for Manila. •Km kk's Tbhoram London, .lime V. Ihe American battle-hips Maine and Wahaiua have leli S.ui Francisco for Honolulu and Manila, via the Sue/ Canal Mi. .lam. s K (iarli.ld the IS. Secretary >■! the Interim, is on board the Maine. He 1
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    Volunteer Encampment.
    64 7 Volunteer En campment. Iho members i tin S > Ma iui Company, and the 8.1 .1. huj I spout a very enjoyable week-cud 0M( at Hoiliuid Koad .Station. On Sunday uijruiug there were to bavo been engagements between the S.Y.I. No. I Company and tLo No. Company, but, for MM
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    COURT OF APPEAL.
    829 7 Points of Bankruptcy Law Explained by Counsel. The Court of Appeal for the Settlement o Singapore was opened at the Supreme Court this morniug, before Mr. Justice I'isher. Mr. Justice Scrcoiubc Smith aud Mr. Justice Hraddell. There are twelve appeals and MM point of law reserved to
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    Johore Planters' Association.
    153 7 An Kxlraordinary <ic>icral Meeting of the Mm Planters' .Wociatiou was held in th. Mm Club on the Tth mstant at 11 M a.m. In tin- MM of tin- Chairman (Mr. Pcarsi, tin uhair waft'occupicd by Mr. E. l>. llrycc Thi' "tin r members present were Messrs. Ardcu
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    Outbreak in Yunnan.
    449 7 OVER THREE HUNDRED KILLED IN RECENT SKIRMISH. Grave Perils of the Boycott The troubles in Anuain have reached a sta«c at which the (Government has had to resort to military force with great loss of life to the lebels. The agitators at first tried passive resistauce by
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    THE BRITISH EMPIRE
    141 7 Dissolution Predicted by Catholic Archbishop. Cardinal Loguc, itomau Catholic Arch bishop of Armagh aud Primate of All Ireland. interviewed at New York ou May 18, said he saw sigus of Cireat liritaiu's certain dissolu tiou. as her Colonies were restive. Australia today was practically independent, aud the
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    Tramway Accident.
    152 7 Poll Lye Sang, a tramway conductor. appeared before the Second Magistrate, Mr. C. I J. Green, this morning, on a charge of causing grievous hurt to one Low Ah Kan by a rash and negligent act. Inspector Connor explained that at 6 p.m. on Sunday, accused was in
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    Light that Failed.
    101 7 1 hail a light, but it went out. lhc Constable assaulted me severely and I had to run away. This was the defence of a young Chinaman who appeared in the Second Magistrate s Court, this morning, on a charge of riding a bicycle in Orchard Koad
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    Complaint About a Nuisance.
    98 7 The residents of Hace Course Koad, writes a correspondent, complain strongly about the noise, filthy language and general annoyance attendant upon the use of the Race Course, almost every afternoon, by throngs of Malay boys who play football there. The ball is frequently driven into private
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    Penang Depression.
    1204 7 GENERAL FINANCIAL LOSSES TO TRADERS. Banks Blamed for Encouraging the Natives. At tin- meeting m Penang to consider what meant* should be adopted to prevent a financial crisis owing to tlie preseut serious depression in business. Mr. Leong Lok Hing, chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, presided.
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    CHINESE IN TIBET.
    276 7 Good Scheme for Securing Political Predominance. The other day wo noted that the schemes of the Chinese (Government for extending its authority over Tibet had fallen through from want of funds. Tho Court at Peking has found another way by trying to gain over the Buddhist high
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    JAPANESE BOYCOTT.
    382 7 Chinese Post Offensive Placards in Singapore. During the last few days red placards have been posted conspicuously throughout Chinatown, of which the following is a free translation Shopkeepers of Singapore It has been definitely agreed by our nation that from the fifth day of the fifth uioou ithe
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    Singapore Hunt Club.
    174 7 The Singapore Hunt Club, on Saturday afternoon, had a most successful and enjoyablo ride, a large number of members joining in the run. The run, which had been mapped out carefully by Messrs. Klphick and Collisou. started from the Perseverance Kstatc. Tanjong Katong, and from thence the
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    STEAMER ASHORE.
    106 7 EIGHTY PASSENGERS MISSING AT HONGKONG. Probable Total Loss (Fhom oi-k m OaMMMoan Hongkong, Juue 11. 35 a.m. The British river steamer I'owan. owiiud ■by the Hongkong. Canton and Macao Stoaui boat Company, Limited, ran ashore iv tho Capsuiniun Pobs, shortly after nine o'clock last night, whilo on her
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    89 7 The Powau is the second largost of tho fleet of five vessels on the Hongkong. Can ton line, owned by the Hongkong, Canton, aud Macao Steamboat Company, Limited. S 1 i is an iron, screw stoamor. with a registered tonnage of '2339, and was built, in 1H72, by Messrs. A.
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    CAMPHOR TRADE.
    421 7 New Development in South China Reported. Ti.ncllcrs and missionaries have long known that there are many groves of camphor trees on the North Uivei ;,nd cspoci ally throughout the Kuk Kong lisicn. As they are needed for making furniture, aud boxes, these trees have iv the past heeu
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    Launch Trippers' Experiences.
    166 7 Several parties of Europeans spent yes torday, Whit-Monday, in launch excursions. Fortunately, the weather was line and it was not too sunny, and the trippers spent an enjoyable time. One party, however, experienced a some what awkward incident iv the neighbour hood of Pulo Sambalau. It was
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    Tin Mining Reports.
    120 7 Kanaboi, Limited, report from Serembau that the output for May was pieuls U&fl, made up as follows hlevator. picuU MuflO kongkoi. pieuls :>.ll, and general tribute, pieuls 100. The gold output was 12. ounces, The Seroiidah Hydraulic Tin Mining Company, Ltd., report from Kuala Lumpur that the
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    From the Fatherland.
    1189 8 K4ISERS TRIBUTE TO EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEPH. llerr Harden Vows of Vengeance Against His Enemies. jFuom Olh O.vn OmHNMH) Hamburg, May 1.1. The visit of tlie Kaiser and fourteen German soveroiyus, including the representative of thn throe Uansetowns, to Vienna last week, on the occasion of the sixtieth
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  • Correspondence.
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      Municipal Nuisances.
      323 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, June 8, 1908. Sir,— l do not know which of the Municipal ComrnissionorH represents the Gaylang ltoad. and I have taken particular pains to avoid enlightenment on this point, as personaliters might prove obnoxious. Besides which, were I to discover
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    Indian or European Judges?
    59 8 In the House of Commons, Mr. Buchanan, replying to Mr. Rutherford, said that tho vacancy caused by the death of the late Justice Boddam had been offered to an Indian barrister but he had declined. Viscount Morley was not prepared to advise tbe reserving of a
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    Big Fire at Saigon.
    103 8 Another big blaze is reported from Saigon, where tires have been rather frequent of late. On May 6, a Chinese store, near the Central Market, caught tire through the explosion of a petroleum lamp. Throe Chinese servants were the only occupants of the premises at the
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    The New Governor of Acheen.
    137 8 Colonel Swart, the Governor designate of Acln -I'll, has arrived in Java. As Governor ot Celebes, he had just accomplished a difficult task in enforcing peace and order in provinces where lawlessness hail hitherto reigned supreme, and where the firm establishment of Government authority had
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    Money for Malaya.
    207 8 Speaking at tbe annual meeting of the Eastern Mortgage and Agency Company (1902) Ltd., Mr. Alfred H. Drew, the Chairman, pointed out that the Board had decided to make advances in the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula. The directors have had thin matter nnder consideration for
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      26 8 Dr. T. H. Jamieson, President of the Penang Football League, on Wednesday, presented the Dewar shiold to last year's winners of the tournament, tho Government Servioe.
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      34 8 In thn match between the Hongkong Volunteer Corps and the Malay States Volunteer Rifle Club, at Kuala Lumpur, the score of tlie former team proved very disappointing. A total of 643 only was recorded.
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      38 8 Tbe pupils of St. Joseph's Institution will hold the annual sports on the St. Joseph's cricket grounds on Saturday. The parents of the pupils and friends and benefactors of the Institution ore most cordially invited to be present.
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      43 8 The following were selected to represent Province Wellesley in the cricket match against Penang yesterday —Messrs. Lungley, B. G. H. Johnson, J. Forbes, J. S. SV. Arthur, W. King, Fife Turner, J. E. Nathan, A. 11. Wheatley, Dr. Nicholas. Sergeant Thrale, and another.
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      Rifle Shooting.
      77 8 Malay States Quides. The Daily Mail of May 11 publishes tho following: Great interest has been aroused in the Straits Settlements, writes our Penrag correspondent, by the departure of a coam of fourteen of the Malay States Guides (Sikhs) for the Bisley riflo meeting in July. The Guides
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      Association Football.
      110 8 Penang Uazetteer. Mr. .1. T. Pobbie, the founder of the Penang Football Leagno, and its present bon. secretary and treasurer, has compiled a handbook, which should be of considerable usefulness to those interested in Association Football in tlie Straits and the F.M.S. Published by the Pinang Gazette, the
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      The Turf.
      203 8 The Calcutta Sweep. In a paragraph headed The Calcutta Sweep Up-Country Man's Good Luck, the Bangkok Times of the 3rd instant, says The Calcutta Turf Club Sweep on the English Derby always attracts an enormous entry, and this year quite a number of applications for tickets have been
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      Cricket.
      307 8 V.M.C.A. v. S.C.C. Yesterday was an ideal day for cricket, and a very good match wan played on the S.C.C. gronnd between the V.M.C.A. and the Cricket Club, the latter winning by 4ft rnns. The scores were V.M.C.A. 11. Van Cuylonborg b Joynson 10 \V. G. Garvio c Talma
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      Golf.
      144 8 Sepoy Lines Uolf Club. The following scores were made in tbe Ladies' Medal competition for June played at the Sepoy Lines Golf Club on Monday Mish C. Anderson, Mrs. Bell, Miss Darbi shire, Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Brooke Hunt, Mrs. Yenning Thomas, aud Mrs. Wilkinson also played, but returned no
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      Lawn Tennis.
      144 8 S.C.R.C. Tournament. The result of yesterday** play in the S.C.R.C. Lawn Tennis tournnment was as follows C SINOLKS. Yeap Venn- Chin, scr. beat Lim Loon Hock, owe 1, B—l,B 1, 7—5.7 5. Boon Lim Seng, owo 2 beat Lee Kwee Siew. scr. (walk over). Wee Tiang Kiat, owe
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    BISHOPRIC FUND.
    156 8 Thirteen Hundred Dollars Donated in Perak. The following subscriptions have been received in Perak towards the Singapore Bishopric Fund Mr. J. J. Brewstnr 1100.00 Mr. A. B. Stephens (the latoi 20.00 Mr. Cecil Payne 50.00 Mr. Eric Maxwell 200.00 Mr. W. R. Chappel 200.00 Col. R. S. F.
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    Fighting in Sulu Islands.
    161 8 Private advices received from .1010, Sulu Islands, Southern Philippines, yesterday, state that the Island is again in a state of insurrection, despite the fact tbat it has been pacified several times, with the loss of several American lives and thousands of Moros. The towns of Maimbun
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    Government of the Philippines.
    105 8 The Governor- General of the Philippine Islands has called an extraordinary session of the Legislature to act upon important matters now pending. The tin t meeting of the extra session was held on May 28. The Governor urgex the early passage of the Bill making appropriations
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    Robber Export Doty.
    76 8 The following are tbe prices for the fortnight beginning June 3, of cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on ad valorem basis under the Rales under the Customs Duties Enactment. Duty will be assessed in the States of Perak, Selangor and Negri Sembilan in accordance
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      95 9 uanibier 7/Jj do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 11.00 Copra Bali 6.70 do Pontiannk 6.30 Pepper. Black buyers ILJf (to Wbit* IK buynrs 19.0(1 Sayo Flour Sarawak .J.OO do Rr- i.. {Co 1 >.P5 i Penrl S»ar- 3.90 Coffee Bali, picked 2D.00 CoffWi Paif-rubdßi;, '20° ba*i^ nom. Coffee Libei ian
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    Imprisoning Debtors.
    556 10 SOME VIEWS OF COUNTY COURT JUDGES. No Judgment Summonses for Luxuries. Evidence was taken receutly by the Select Committee of the House of Commons whioh has been appointed to inquire a to the desirability of amending the law governing the imprisonment of debtors. Mr. Piukersgill was ie the
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    Fine Steaming Performance by the Britannia.
    236 10 Though the H.M.S. Hritannia was launched from the yard of Caird and Company on 1 the Clyde almost U years ago she has demonstrated within the past twelve mouths the splendid care couueeted with h.'r construction. On her last voyage to Londou it will
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    Distribution to Creditors.
    93 10 A telegram from Madras on May 26 says that the Trustees of Messrs. Binny and Company were to pay on Jane 1 a dividend of 2 annas in the rupee to the creditors of the late firm. The Trustees state that their difficulties were augmented by the
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      548 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. j r-AjD-up capital »v, 000,000 3BBERVE FCSD Sterlmc Reserve 115,000,0001 aoe soo 000 BUrei Rea.rr. 113,500,000} taterve Liability oi Proprietor* 1)5.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. Henry Keewick.— Chairman. E. Goetz, Esq. Deputy Chairman. E. G. Barrett. Esq. 0. R- Lenrmann, Esq. C.
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      463 10 SALES BY AUCTION. SHERIFFS SALE. K. K. N. K. S. BALAKRI.SHNA, Plaintiff, TABNRI BISTE SCDIN AND AWANc. BIN DOLLAH. Defendants. Thursday, June 11, at 2.30 p.<-\ Leasehold Land in the District of Pay* Lebar. Area 7 tore*, 3 rood* and 23 poioi. comprised in Leases Rag, 1211 aud 1225. Circulars
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      525 10 INSURANCE Companies LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £3,280.000 Paid up Capital 238,000 Reeenre Fond £1,514,088 lbe cndersigned, Agents for Uie Ccmpaay. are prej-arcd to accept Ore riskc at onrraot ratea 31 preixiom. BOUSTEAD A Co.,—Afimu ROYAL INSURANCE COMPAVT. LIMITED. FIRE AND LIFE. lOTAL FUNDS £18,500,000. ta* LtKHi nsi
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    AUTOMOBILISM.
    236 11 NOTES AND NEWS OF INTEREST TO MOTORISTS. It apptarx that the magistrates out in Pittsburg have a vice sense of prc|>ortion when it comes to imposing sentences upou convicted violators of the speed refrtilations. In a recent case au offending driver had been convicted of dm ing his car
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    450 11 The .Motor Driver in India. It s< ni! '"ore tliau probable that 'the recent fatality which occurred in Bombay wheu v native «as killed owing to the admitted ignorance of the man in charge of a motor car, will be the means of drawing the atteution of Government to the
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    137 11 Tuk Holiiiw Wkathkk Optimist. i ßather Glad of an Excuse to stay in.) Go ye, who when the clouds predict a wetting. Will I ravi for exercise, the waterfall And strive, through rain, from sunrise to sun siting, To discmbunker the embunkered ball. Pursue your course of hen-annihilation. Ye motorists,
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    235 11 Recent Collision at Brooklands. Was Newton's recent collision with Itesta in the 90 h.p. race at Brooklands a foul or not asks Truth. The question is still being debated in motoring circles, despite the decision of tho authorities at the time in Newton's favour and there is no doubt that
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    152 11 Mr. Charles Jarrott. The announcement that Mr. Charles .1 arrott is to drive a Mors car in the Grand Prix is exceedingly interesting. It is some years now since Mr. Jarrott has taken part in any rrad racing, in which hi- was formerly such a conspicuous figure indeed, he definitely
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    Hundreds of Drunken Monkeys.
    108 11 A German freight vessel, which recently arrived at Boston from Calcutta, had on board 400 monkeys, a number of tigers, leopards, aud snakes, aud a big cargo of ram ana molasses. When about a week out. ai. orang-outang got loose and went around breaking open the
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    Sedition in India.
    197 11 Skvs the Madras Times The weighty article which our Simla correspondent «ends on the -übject of the anarchist movement is well worth reading and considering. The point to which sedition has been allowed to go iv India is outrageous, and the absence of any valid cause for
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      435 12 Scale of Charge*. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MIaosI laaeous Wants ot Every Description, Houses, •aad, eto., to let, are Inserted at tbe following ■■Mt— One Insertion I.M per Inch. Two a.OO Three 1.60 Bix 6.M Miae 6.40 Twelve 7.10 Twenty-five 10.00 (Each subsequent month 66 per inoh.j Tbe above rate is based
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      680 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. RtTH :-Tov Ltaw, on ot two Insertion, 11.00 B 7 :bt lash, i*o Seal* of Charge*. TYPIST WANTED. Wanted, a Typist preference given to one who understands shorthand. Apply by letter in the first instance to THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, The Strait? Engineering Syndicate, Ltd., 1266 370, Beach Road,
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      616 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. Hirli Fu»: LiBM, OM or two iBMItiOIM, SI. Br tht inch, m« Seilo of ChugM. ROOM TO LET. Room suitable for Married Couple or two Bachelors. Apply Eden Hall, Nassim Road. cSll OFFICE AND GODOWN TO LET No. M, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to
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      572 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. R.t -r ju Unw. om or two laMrtion 11.00 Br tho Inch. Mai* of oh&rin. HOUBE TO LET. No. 4, Mount Rosie. Apply Raffles Hotel. HOUBE TO BE LET. No. 1, Oxley Rise, to be let. Apply Meyer Brothers. 1149 HOUBE TO BE LET. Letcomb,"
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