The Straits Times, 6 August 1897

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    12 30 The Straits Times. ESTABLISHED: 1831. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1897. NO. 19,295.
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      2124 30 t_ BUCHANAN WHISKY IflgyiMwWLpi in T"i_irr i^co^ -"iK.Mi'oi !re i> IS THE dLoT. katzbros, BOLD BY ALL LICENSED SPIRIT DEALERS. LIMITED Same as supplied to the Houses or Lords and Commons and to all good London Clubs. 31/12 NOTICES. Gold" MedaisT Paris, I87Q:£1B0. JOSEPH GILLOTTS Of Highest Quality, Having APII
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      429 30 BANKS. THE NATIONAL HANK OK CHIN LIMITED Authorised Capital £1,000,000 Subscribed Capital i 600,000 Hkad OrriCK Hongkong. COURT OF DIRECTORS:— I). Gillieo, K-,|. Chan Kit Bhag, X-, H. Btolterfoht, Eso. Chow Tung Shan, Esc Kwan Hoi Chuen, Esq. Chief Maxaoeb: (Jeo. W. F. Playfair. Interest on Fixed Deposits, For 12
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      750 30 SHE RECOMMENDS IT. MRS. A. INVEEN, reniding at 720 Henry St., Alton, 111., suffered with sciatic rheumatiiini foroverright months. She3octored for It nearly the whole of thin time, using various romodira recommended by friends, nn'l m treated l,y the physician*. hill receive, BO relief. Hlie tll«n Ufted Olin and n
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    COMMERCIAL.
    520 31 SJNOAPOHE, GTII Al'ol'aT, 1H97. PROOTTCE. (Kttir* am correcletl to on* p.m.) Garnbier, buyara 9 6.1 A Copra BalL 6.00. do I'ontianak, 6.40. Pepper, Blaok 1620. do White, (5%) 20.00. Ango Flour Sarawak, 2.70. do Brunei,... 140. Pearl Sago S.3S. forte... Bali, picked Sl.fiO. Coffee Palembang. picked „39.00. CoSee, Liberian,
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    SHARES WANTED.
    39 31 Municipal Debentures 6%. Do. Do. 6%. Tanjong Pagar B n. .is. New Prye Kiver Dock Co. Punjoms. Straits Ice Co. Maynard A Co. Kiiuhs, Contributory. FOX SALE. Pengerang Planting Shares. SOMKKVILLE 4 GUNK, Exchange .v Share Brokers
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    112 31 For P>r ,tr. Tin,,. To-Miirkow. Djambie Kinn Ann, 10 a.m. Hongay. Snimhiin, 10 a.m. Colombo KMmm, 11 a.m. l.al'iiuii via MfM Apenruile, 1 p.m. IVnang and l)«!li ('nlypto, a p.m. MaoMWf via ports MeAlittrr, i p.m. ?oural>aya via ports Puh Ann, 2 p.m. l.:iliu in via ports Kante,
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    MAILS TO ARRIVE.
    109 31 From Kikoi-e By the at M. s.b. 1mo», dUDontlie 7th August, with dates to the loth July. From China :—By the M. M. s.s. ilelbmune. iluu on the "lOth Au«ust. l,cfl Mnnnp.iri! DiK'in Lundon Arrived June -':ir,l 1'. A 0. -Inly II tl July l»lli Jmif 27th
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    PASSENGER LIST.
    288 31 ARRIVALS. Pel l flwMira from Deli Mr. Kider. j Per s. b. Qthnm from Deli Meair*. Trenscn, ninl A. Salonionson. Per s. 5. Hti/ii't from Bataviu Me»»r» Hiil, and Calomot. Per 8. s. Sappho from Klang via ports: Mr. aud Mr*. Nichul. II —111 Crieg E Watson, Nicholas,
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  • THE STRAIT TIMES FRIDAY, 6th AUGUST, 1897. REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
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      THE PEACE.
      42 31 PROORBHS OP THE TRBATV. Jjondon, sth Augutt. The Conference at Constantinople has agreed to all the articles of the Treaty of Peace, save that regarding the evacuation of Thessaly It is denied that King George of Greece intends to abdicate.
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      THE KING OF SIAM.
      38 31 VISIT TO PARLIAMENT. The King of Siam has visited Parliament, and has listened to a debate in the House of Lords. The King sat in a gilt chair jrithin the railings of the throne.
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      INDIA.
      12 31 THE B. W. KROSTIRR. All is quiet at the Malakand Pass.
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      TURKEY.
      48 31 TIKKISH .NAVAI. MOVEMENTS. Lontlon, Bth August. The Admirals of the Powers in Crete will forcibly oppose any attempt by the Turkish Squadron from the Dardanelles to enter Cretan waters. According to the Turkish newspapers, tlie squadron has only gone for naval evolution purposes to the Greek Archipelago.
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      GERMANY.
      32 31 IMI'KHIAL VISIT TO 'KL'SSIA. The Emperor William the Emprefi of Germany; Prince Hohenlohe, the Chancellor of the Empire and Count Von Bulow, the Minister for Foreign Affairs have started for Russia.
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    THF REVENUE FARMS.
    555 31 The Governor has now the alluring ]>rospect of enormously increasing the revenue of the Colony. He has had under consideration the tenders for the Opium and Spirit Farms of the Colony. Money is urgently required for the Penang Harbour Works, tho extension of the Singapore defences, the
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    12 31 A liht of new books added to the Rallies Library is advertised.
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    13 31 It is stated that a Government WcttHl will shortly be issued in I'akang.
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    16 31 Messrs. Powell <fc Co. advertise an auction of books, at their sale-room, on the 12th inst.
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    15 31 Th« Netherlands Consul-General advertises the letting of sundry revenue farms in the east of Sumatra.
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    18 31 Messrs. Powell <fc Co. advertise an auction of horsos and carriages at Dalian's stables on the 16th inst.
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    21 31 Mb. 0. Baxkndai.i, says the Malay Mail, will leave for England for a six months' holiday, on account of his health.
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    19 31 The Singapore rhilliarmonic Society advertißfl two popular orcliestral concerts at the Town Hall, on the 12th and 14th inst.
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    22 31 The Malacca left Hongkong at 6 a. m. ou Thursday, and maybe expected here at 6a. m., on Wednesday, the 11th instant.
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    26 31 Training for the approaching race* here begins on the 2;srd instant. Roadsters will not be allowed on the course between that date and the 2nd OcLobcr.
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    30 31 The Russian transport Kherson, 7,.'195 tons, ia,200 horse power, arrived in Singapore yesterday from Vladivostock «/i route to Odessa. She carries 49 passengers, 2,216 troops, 101 women, and 110 children.
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    43 31 A concert in aid of St. Nicholas' Home will be given >v ihe Town Hall, on the 19th instant, under the patronage of H. K the Governor and Lady Mitchell. A large number of local amateurs have promised their assistance to the concert.
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    49 31 It is stated in the Malay Mail that the. state of health of Mr. Vox, of the Chinese Protectorate at Singapore, is such as to prevent him returning to the Straits from his present leave in Knglaiitl. It is understood that he will rut ire on pension in September.
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    WASHED OVERBOARD.
    54 31 It is reported by the s. a. Tekoa, which arrived at l'enang on the Ist instant from Liverpool, that, when off the island of Socotra, she lost her boatswain, 0. Bell by name. Bad weather prevailed at the time 1 and he was missed. It is supposed that
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    CONCERT.
    66 31 A variety concert will be given in the Town Hall on Saturday evening, and agaiu ou Tuesday evening next, at which numerous well-known amateurs have promised to assist. An excellent lyogramme is promised, and the proceeds on both occasions will be duvoted to an object which, though for obvious
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    PENANG'S FRIEND.
    64 31 The l'iuaug Gazette, in commenting upon the passing of the vote for improving the harbour there, expresses the deepest feeling of gratitude to tho Governor for it on behalf of that Settlement. In its opinion, H. K.'sspeech during the debate altbrds in itself convincing proof, if any, indeed,
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    SELANGOR PLANTERS.
    176 31 COCONUT GROWING. At a meeting of the Selangor Planters' Association, on the 17th July Mr. Uibsun proposed a ivsolutiun re tlie preservation of coconut trees there frum tho ravages of beetles. Mr. (iibsoii suiU that, considering the importance the coconut industry was attaining in the Federated Malay Static,
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    CHINESE COINING.
    238 31 I'kivatk coining should Iw a prolitable im-iiicss in the Mighboarhood nf Ichaiig, in C'liina. ArtordiiiK to Mr. W. Holland, thu Uritish Consul at that port, there is a dearth of casli in tJiat district which, by the way, is by no means an unooinnioii occurrence InMBM other countries.
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    BRITISH TRADING METHODS.
    279 31 Consular reports have in recent months bristled with denunciations of the crude and primitive method* whirl, British merchants continue to eiuplm whilst endeavouring to open up trade relations with foreign countn. latest word of advice and warning proceeds from our Consul at Cherli..u,<? "When will our traders
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    THE SIBERIAN RAILWAY.
    328 31 The report of the Russian Hlnutei of Finance to the Tsar, dealinp with the finances of Russia, states. i,:irr alia:— The construction of the Qreal Siberian Railway has been carried on in 1»96, with all its former su, rapidity From IS9I-1596 inclusively 2369 million roubles were granted
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    INDIAN IMMIGRATION.
    521 31 MEMORIAL TO THE SECRETAIIV "K -Ala A me.mokial by planters, nMrcliuntf, and others interested in agricultural j industry in the Straits Settlements against the Indian Immigration Hill tv the Secretary of State, was potted at Penang on Saturday hist. The nieuß) rial was drawn up by a Committee
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      575 31 NOTICES. NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, LD. Manufacturer* of DYNAMITE GELIGNITE GELATINE DYNA3IITE BLASTING GELATINE DETONATORS EXPORTERS OF: All Kivna or SAPETY FUZE ELECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS. Ta* ibovk ExrUMivEi, biino all B><r»nckio in ijtui Britain, asi madz TO MM THI HIOH (TAXDABD OF PURITY ahd BArrrv ram m po«iii by thi British
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      721 31 LATEST ADVERTISKMEXT& nrumß for Borneo, qualified Surveyor. Apply by letter enclosing coi>ie« of recent tentinioniala tv X.' co office of thi* paper. ]J,B \t T ANTEDfor Borneo in Eun.peau or > T Eurasian to look after Btoreg. Good salary to a competent man. Oue who can furnish security preferred. Apply
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      763 31 LATEST ADVKKTISEMEXTS. I PARSEE THEATRE. Sorth Bridge ■Matt Will |.l:iy to-night: M Ml \MoOD3HAH-CiHAZNAVI. TOWN HALL. BiaoAFon. Saturday, 7th, a>ul Tuesday, i'Jth August. A POPULAR VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT. J BY Well-known Amateurs of Singapore. Commencing at 8.3U p.m. Pkicf.s of Admission: Front beats $i. BackSeats »1. SoKlieru am! Sailors in uniform
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      91 31 MSB intended for tin Btraiti Timti ahoold b» written on om aide of the papsr only. By to. neglect of that oonditlon, ut; SI 8. S. ara rsjsctsd that might othorwise bp publiah«d. All adnrtining oontraetn an anbitet to the condition that tl» Manager majr lears tna advertisement ont of
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    PAHANG NEWS.
    679 32 (>'n<m our Conrtrpondent) MM, 28M July. U MoVKMKNTe. u i;, -M.-nt returned from the Durii ,1 instant, by the Helangor ,;,'(i Among the Chiefs imebaek to I'ahang are: the the I'ngku Muda, h \!i, with about fifty .m riie Milian, with three of 1 .nglra Bn^r, Tungku Muda,
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    PARSEE THEATRICALS.
    286 32 t Pirnsjiinfrnf) I up Victoria Tlioatriral Company of playing in lVnang, are to Singa|K>r« at the. end of the present ninth, in early in Beptembar. The Mi Baliwala, baa second a •<• in Singapore, and, as he v dona in IVti. ing. will build a ill la accommodate
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA.
    1043 32 TriE PEUU PIRACY. The Governor of I eh MB reports that steps have been taken to arresi the ityu .pirates. They have taken refuge in the territory of certain chiefs, who have promised to seize them. Inquirie* made by tho Governor disolosf the following fact*: Coro-ion report has
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    VESSELS ADVERTISED TO SAIL.
    26 32 Par reliant; and Calcutta SvUany, dm Huugkoiu i". ■/''<""•:'■ due 11th JLagtwl "iViiuiig and Bombay, //.«.</»>i due lltl Aug., B*bu >Wy«r A Co.;
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    THE DUCHESS'S COSTUME BALL.
    1206 32 A MAGNIFICENT SIiiHT Thb Duchess of Devonshire's great costume ball was the greatest Society function of the many dazzling functions of the Jubilee. "One who was there describes it as follows in the Wulmintter Gazette: Devonshire House last night might well have been described as fairyland
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    PENANG RACES.
    103 32 FIRST DAY. ■JEATH OF LARDLA." The Penang races began yesterday in fine weather. The racing was characterised by several close finishes. The following are the details THE MAIDEN PLATE. Caramia 1 Marchionru 2 THE GALLOWAY CUP. Hrontlu ing 1 Itu 2 the roadsters' plate. Penelope ..I Laddie 3
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    LADIES' LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    229 32 TIES FOR FRIDAY. A CLASS. SINGLE HANDICAP. Mrs. Adams— 3 v. Mrs. Kcrr 4, Mrs. Jalley 6v. Mrs. Preston Scr. MIXED DOUBLE HANDICAP. Surg.-Col. and Mrs. Stokes Scr. v. Mrs. Salzmann and Mr. Raionie Scr. Miss Bogle nnd Mr. Doyle 2 v. Mdme Brasier de Theuy
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    CRICKET.
    280 32 S. C. C. V. NEXT XVI.' 1 A match was played yesterday between the S. C. C. and the Next XVI, and resulted in a win for the 8. C. C. in the first innings by nine runs. Score s. c. 0. C. W. C. Knox b I'arsons 1
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    HOME NOTES.
    884 32 Photographers about on .luriilev Day j were legion. A correspondent sends to tho j l'hotmtraphic Xttit a rather gooil story concerning one of them: A man on a stand on Jubilee Day was preparing to taken snap-shot of the Queen, wlien hib friend said: "Hut you will only
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    S. V. A. CORPS ORDERS.
    91 32 HEAD .iIAHTEK OFFIC 'E. Singapore. Gilt Awjwit, 1897. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week 2nd l.i.mt. F. Hilton. ■2. Mr. J L Montgonierie. huring been duly elected, is posted as a Gunner to A. Sub. Uunner 11. J. L. Wri«lit is transferred tv the
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      34 32 INDIGESTION I SPKKOILY J VI Ii BY Condy's Fluid b ol Dir«,llon» «nJ Phr«l Un.' Hrroßi tverr bullle. J* a.... Ijj. iMUt un bu,ing "CONGY BHUID. CenJy* HilclUll. Lu"tt«. t art tM SW« *JBB4M*M«
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      765 32 NOTICES. COALS AT^ GALLE. PRICE of best Cardiß is now the same here as at Colombo, viz., 80/ per ton, f.o.b. CLARK SPENCE 4 Co., E. COATES Co., Successors to E. T. DEI.MEOK. Galle, 20th July, 1897. in.w.f. v.c. KELLY WALSH, LTD. BOOKS OX MINING. Elements of Metallurgy, hy Phillips
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      937 32 FOR SALE; KM PIjOYMENTS: TO LKT; ANI) PERSONALS. > Ist timi, Ifi cents a line; 2nd and 3rd tidies, 10 cents a line 4th to 6th time*, G I'cntna line; 7th to 18th times, 3 cent* a line; afterwards, '2 cents a line; but no charge less than one dollar.
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      256 32 ARRANGEMENTS. FlIIDAY, (JTH AlGlST. High Water. 2.47 p.m. L. L. I, C. Tournament. M. M. outward mail doe. SATURDAY, "TU AfOKST Higli Water. 4.50 a in. 4.10 p.m. Moon. First Quarter. 1.19 a.m Penang Races. Second Day. Furniture Sale. Devonshire Ruad. Powell. 2. Pledged goods sale. Tek Chye. 1U. I.
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    ARRIVALS.
    338 33 V>fc«>i;L'ii Xamk. A l\>ss. Caitmn Fbom Sailed C«.km«jkek« H liiu i Aug f 4 I'uli Ann Brit.str. 4kj Griffin Macassar July 27 Woe Bin 4Co 4 Nun Yang str. !«4 Melloi Henang Aug 2 Wee Bin and Co 1 xi|.|iho str. 329 Wuli l Klang Aug 38. 9'shipCoy ltd
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      SHIPPING IN PORT.
      169 33 Under this heading t lie following ablirovi.-i lions nr« useil str.— steamer »h.— ship hi— taraiHj Brit. ISritish U.S. I'ri.u-.l States Fr. French Oer.— German Dut. Dutch; Jon.— Johnre; *c, G. c, li.ji.ra; cargo d.p. deck passengers; V.—Uncertain; T. V. W.— Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—
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      TRADING VESSELS
      1533 33 Abbiviu Hihci Noon or Wednesday Anranly, Brit. itr. 2.293 tons, Capt Mur ray, 6th August. From Bangkok, Id August. Rice. O. Wood and Co. Foi P. Said, Sth— Kds. Apmnuir, G«r. str. 641 ton*, Capt Iplaml 4th August. From Bangkok, Ist August G.i'.. 1.1 d.p. Low Sum. From
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      VESSELS EXPECTED.
      425 33 g, port, probable date ol arrival, an t namt of agent*. car, Hongkong, Aug 13; S. Mosrwere, Otaru, Aug 7 P. Simons, oe, London. Aug 19- P. Simont. m, 8ourabaya, Aug IB Daandtli. n, Hongkong, Aug >i Belin Mevrr Belleroplion, Liverpool, Aug 6 ManaMi Candia, London, Aug 12;
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    CLEARANCES.
    89 33 >ATJt. Visskl's Namk FLAOdRio CiITAIJI UISTIKATIOIi Aug 4 KopUotola 6 Mi'imion fi Nam Yong B Chow phya I l-al>ull« 5 Argyll r i Medusa 6 Falkenburg •t Gorgon 8 Bucephalus H Sri Tringgaiui i: lVnJana I A-wanlv <> l).-an Will o the Win l'atroclus 8 Kher-on Hro.lme 0m1:M. llcnilftng
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