The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 12 April 1892
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1892-04-12 225 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES TUESDAY, APRIL isth. (892. No. 246.18 words
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Article190 1892-04-12 225 I.K NO K*!\ U IM. A I» I I'. I 1 Ni uSupn 'i. 1... K\ Sfor 1. Rugby. n t r Army, Nav) and Services A 1 lion. >*.!.. .K.1... *3J 'l'lu Scottish < !hui i 1 231 Lota 1. Nl w near Pul in S«i^<.n *i- 1190 words
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Article60 1892-04-12 225 OKRKCIKI) DP TO .\PK!I. 11. ()s I .o\i)o\ Bat '< 4 1 io 4 demand j <)^ Private credits h m P 2 II documents 6 m/s 1 1-4 3 "»/s «<>♦ Indi\. BAnk demand I 1 ()v llonckovn B ink <J^?narni j' '.<!>> |u'4 B<nU «leiiiHnd '7>i Private60 words
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Article109 1892-04-12 225 (Atrii it.. 11 1 k \J DO Gainhifr do. Cube No. i 10. do. il". N<>. i S. Pepper, Black (ordinary S* pore) > v do. White. (Fair L/W— s% \£.2s Nutmegl l i !«)s tothelb.) By. Mace i Banda) ->i Cloves Amboina) 16. Bal"> Cotlee I10J& Blacks) ;o.109 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article28 1892-04-12 225 1'- iIM kj, Purma 1 Ro id, «fl Ol W O'Sl I v \N, I'Si].. of t n Si rai t < \l l v \1 t 128 words
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Article457 1892-04-12 225 llit- last mails from Europe armed by the N L team < r Prensse* on the >th instant, the homeward mail leaving yesterday by the N I. mail steamer Sachsen. The topic of the week has been what may be called ihe Pekan Scare, another rebel, Panglima \(uda457 words
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Article, Illustration565 1892-04-12 225 I I r' '>■ i 1". I 1 KHijjioti, i as ilty, and I i v (April sth). I Hiv judgment in the Supreme Court which r published yesterday* respecting ihe validity or otherwise of a composition deed is one that is ol considerable importance to the565 words
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Article573 1892-04-12 225 (April Bth). With the news that has arrived from Pekan to-day two things have happened which as far as ran be seen, are entirely irrevocable. First of these is the shattering of the official reputation of Air. RodGER as British Resident in Pa hang. And the second573 words
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Page 225 Advertisements
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Advertisement58 1892-04-12 225 HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD., ELECTRICAL BNGINEERS A RE prepared to supply, Gas Engine*, Pelton Wheels, Dynamos, Accumulators, Motors, Ar. 4 nd Incandescent Lamps, Lamp Wire, Cables, Electroliers, etc., etc. Electric HelK ■*mj Anunciators etc. Kstimate^ tor Electric Light iif t etc. Hau^ge Telephone or Tcle^riph illations or Lines* Town StOUK, Hattkky58 words
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Advertisement103 1892-04-12 225 Eastern Mortgage Agency Company, Limited. At FMORISBD U'iru 4.1*000,250. SlBMKIBKI) 600.250. Advances made upon Mortgage of Freeholds Stocks, Shares, and other approved securities State, Municipal and otlier public Loans, nego tiated and issued upon the London Market. PATRRSON SIMONS Co., Agents. Auii. >i ST. ANDREWS HOUSE, SINGAPORE. is a Hoarding103 words
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Article620 1892-04-12 226 and had met with no resistance at all up till the time when he effected a junction with Major McCallum on the western limit of the area of disturbance. H. E. the Governor accepted the views placed before him and gave effect to them by directing the withdrawal of the620 words
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Article477 1892-04-12 226 (April 1 ith). THE latest accurate news from Pahaiv* i^ less alarming than were the rumours circulated in town and widely believed yesterday. It amounts simply to this, that since the departure of the Lady Weld no material change had taken place in the situation at Pekan, except477 words
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Article3044 1892-04-12 226 By the Mail London, March m. Phe executive ol the Federation accuse the coal merchants throughout the Kingdom ui using; the i risis ir t!u i cofcl trade as a means o! plundering the public. Hie rccc t S.:U ition Army disturbances at Ra*tbourne have been brought3,044 words
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Article1332 1892-04-12 227 Among the promotions gazetted in the R. A we note jnd -lieuN. \V. K. Blanford, G. (i Boyle, and J. A. Hobson to be lieutenants We believe that the subject of the Straits Military Contribution question U not to be all ►wed to drop by the1,332 words
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Article332 1892-04-12 227 t C >u >ui Mau. i 'flie supplement to Messr*. Cohen and Georg's lhare list, of date 19th inst.. shows the approximate depreciation in market value of local stocks as Compared with rates rnlinjjf on 2i> March, IS< > i On the majority <>f stocks there is a332 words
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Article118 1892-04-12 227 The Result of the last Crushing. The following telegram has been received to-day horn Mr. Bibby, Mine Manager at Raub. Kaub. 1 1 a. n; sth April. Crushing finished, 590 tons of stone yielded 221 ounces smelted gold. Lett today with gold for Singapore via Selangor.' The result is118 words
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Article212 1892-04-12 227 Hou F < >mm iis on 'h 10th M trch, nnswer to Mr. Johnston, Baron H. De orms s -»!-l The condition of Pahang satisfy r^ far as a disturb ince Ivi* been ,j with lit disposition being shown on the part 1)1 i t, >n i with til--212 words
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Article475 1892-04-12 227 {Gazette, Mar. 30th. 1802.) At a meeting of the State Council the Resident said that by permission of the Governor of the Straits Settlements a Leper Asylum was being built on Pulau Jeragak. An Order in Council on the commitment of lunatics is passed. His Highness the Sultan475 words
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Article1182 1892-04-12 227 Ami why they continue to hold their conquests, is shown in the fo! lowing- narratives of righting against all odds in Burmi. The loyalty of the Gurkhas to Lieut. MacMunn and his loyalty to the desparately wounded jemadar are worthy of the days of chivalry1,182 words
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Article938 1892-04-12 228 Some Knglish magistrates, while engaged in the administration of law and justice, have a knack of M playing to the gallery "on the bench. Sententious wisdom and Chadbandian moralities all gags for the gallery are uttered with as much solemnity as is possible when the tongue938 words
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Article210 1892-04-12 228 A football correspondent >ends us tins note on the last International Football Match Englishmen in this Colony will be delighted to see the result of the England v. Scotland Rugby Matdl which was played at Kdinburgh on Saturday sth March and which ended in victory for the former by une210 words
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Article695 1892-04-12 228 Pi till Hg ill. f A Perak correspondent write*: a', yow article on the opening ol I lu Pairing, 1 «»i the Mst instant, you have been apparently misled. It is true so far thai the ro.nl you ;i*lv it«* uihl pen the I in695 words
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762 1892-04-12 228 DISAPPEARANCE OF THE COMPRADORE OF THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK. Laroi defalcations. (Hongkong Daily Press, 28th March Yesterday morning news of the most Startling financial denouement which has fallen on the colony for a considerable time rapidly circulated in business circles. On Sunday afternoon it was discovered that the compradore762 words
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Article268 1892-04-12 228 Another testimony to ilu* increasing preference foi the over-head wire electric system for tramways comes from Madras. The Mad as Times says: It is already known to tho«e i»i ou r readers who have followed the proceedings <»t the .Madras Municipality, that in addition u> the scheme outlined in the268 words
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Article883 1892-04-12 228 THE PAHANG EXPLORATION COMPANY. The directors having determined to c^rry the accounts up to Dec. 31, instead of Oct. 31 as heretofore, some little delay necessarily arises, ami a circular of information signed by the secretary ha> been sent to the shareholders. Thi^ states Gold mining, Mr. De la roix,883 words
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Article325 1892-04-12 229 The German steamer Sophie Rickmrs passed through Singapore from Ea^t to West at i<> 15 a. m. this morning. On Monday, Messrs. Riley, Margraves (oy launched a small Reamer 8l It. long by 13 ft. 6 ins. beam, by 7 ft. deep She expected to steam325 words
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Article437 1892-04-12 229 A correspondent writes: The long and anxiously expected Sungei L T jong Government Estimates for the current year arrived herr only last evening Ist inst.) and the Government clerks who wrrr anxiously waiting to draw their recommended increases are sadly disappointed, -as not one <»f them has received437 words
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Article878 1892-04-12 229 There will shortly be opened in Singapore, in the interests of the sea-faring community, a well deterring institution, one which it is to be hoped will more than realise thr not unreasonably sanguine expectations of its promoters, and which is now so rapidly taking form, boih as878 words
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1399 1892-04-12 229 OPIUM FICTIONS AND REVENUE FACTS. Strong as our case is against the AntiOpium petition dwindle, we have prudently not over-stated it. For the sake of convenience in examination, take the case of Singapore by itself. The opium and spirit revenue of this Settlement is $1,368,000. Ihe spirit farm is estimated1,399 words
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Article480 1892-04-12 229 One w ay to do it. [The following is not .communicated by Professor Baldwin.] Three persons in the company must be initiated into the secret the clairvoyant, the medium, and a confederate in the audience. Small slips of paper are first cut by the medium, and each member480 words
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Correspondence.
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Article217 1892-04-12 230 l"o THE Kl)ITOR. Dkar Sir, C. MA. I notice again writes on this subject in your issue of 4th April. He will, I hope, pardon me for pointedly saying that "lie appear! to know very little, of any accuracy, upon the matter. The Siamese Government are not217 words
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Article756 1892-04-12 230 A statutory duty which almost every intelligent citiien, who does not come wi bin the list of exemptions, has to \>crform is that of serving upon a jury in the Courls of Law. A duty which is morally incumbent upon all citizens is that they, if756 words
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Article812 1892-04-12 230 DEATH ok Miss Van TASSEL. Fuller details are now to hand of the last balloon ascent made by Miss Van Tassel and of the accident which resulted in her death. The Dacca correspondent of the Calcutta Englishman writes as folDacca, March 17. The Nawabs of Dacca, ever812 words
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Article1678 1892-04-12 230 By Mr. Holt S. H\llktt. Lord Salisbury, in his reply to the resolution of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce complaining ot British markets in West Africa having been allowed lobe annexed by the l rench to the detriment and extinction of British trade in the Hinterland1,678 words
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Article72 1892-04-12 230 fours Orders. Singapore uth April, 1892. Inspection. The Annu.il Inspection will take place nl Kort Fullerton oil Saturday next, the 9th hist. V. trade 3 p.m. inside ihe Drill Hall. Drtss khaki, helmets, gaiter^, arms, water bottles and havresacks. Attention in particularly directed to Sec. XV Regulations72 words
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Article340 1892-04-12 230 The import of foreign copper coin about which the Straits Government made such an outcry rc» cently has taken a new phase as far as Sarawak is concerned. When large quantities of Straits and North Borneo copper were being imported into Sarawak an order was issued prohibiting340 words
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Article793 1892-04-12 231 THrRSDAV, APRIL 7 1892. Hudson's Surprise Party left Colombo for Australia on the 2<)th March. As the Gr-rman steamer Schivalhe was coming alongside the wharf this morning, she collided with the steam launch Shamrock, which sank. The pier was also slightly damage The Selangor yacht Fsmeralda arrived this morning, and793 words
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Article857 1892-04-12 231 The following information has been communicated by the Government Mr. Rodger had an interview with th:Sultan on the 26th, at Pulau Tawar. Left again for Semantan the same day without the Sultan, who is detained at I'ulau Tawar for the opening of the Ramzan fast. Mr. Rodger857 words
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Article838 1892-04-12 231 Before Mr. Justice Goldney. Macsistratks* Appkals. Hk(;ina on tup. prosecution ov Fatima. This case has been before the Court before. An order was made by Mr. Woodward that one Loh Ah Wee should be returned to the lawful guardianship of her mother. Hoh Tye Flee, who had charge838 words
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Article558 1892-04-12 231 Last evening in the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Mr. Keith gave a very interesting lecture on the history of the Scotch Church between the years 1528 and 1690. —from the Reformation to the Revolution Settlement. Many causes, he said, contributed to the success of the Reformation in558 words
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280 1892-04-12 231 The Ceylon Examiner says M Local rumour speaks of Sir Edward >'Malley t the Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements, as a formidable competitor for the post which Sir Bruce Burnside is said to purpose vacating before many months. Sir Edward is280 words
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Article482 1892-04-12 232 The Truth about thr Anti-Opii m Petition. A curious yet highly comical piece of information has been communicated to us by a Chinese gentleman, a well-known resident of Singapore, who has for many years taken an intelligent interest in public affairs here, besides being exceptionally well-informed as482 words
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Article444 1892-04-12 232 itr m Times TelfgtamJ} k.nuls, March 28th. At about ten o'clock ihU morning a ppneat commotion was caused in Brownrigg Street, owing to a desperate encounter in ilit- 1 Street between tw v> members of a family, wellknown ami respected in Ceylon, namdy, the Pates. It444 words
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Article1013 1892-04-12 232 According to a correspondent in a Rangoon paper the finances of Indo-China have undergone one or two curious vicissitudes. Here is a little story of his I don't vouch for the truth of the following anecdote, but it was given as a veritable piece ot current history in1,013 words
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Article854 1892-04-12 232 The M. M. Company's steamer Yanglse left Colombo at 6 a. m. on Friday, and may be expected here on Wednesday morning, 13th instant. m Mrs. Smith, wife of Mr. Smith, Superintendent of Public Works at Pekan, and Mrs. Bowman, wife of Dr Bowman, Medical Officer854 words
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Article612 1892-04-12 232 Modern epigrams are scarce, and it has been thought by iome that the art of epigram-writing i s in decadence and needs encouragement. To sup ply the encouragement, the Epigram Club" was formed about a year ago. and the lirst Collection" is published by Messrs. hanks and612 words
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Article346 1892-04-12 232 INDIAN GUT TA PERCHA. The Panchotee tree, Dickofisis Elliptic* < grows plentifully in the Wynaad and yields an abundance of milk, and some of the planters have been asking for information on the subject and enquiring whether it could he made into n commercial article. The milk has been known346 words
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Article890 1892-04-12 233 A match under Rugby rules was played last evening on the Esplanade between the Club and a tram representing the Army, Navy and Civil Services. The Club were unfortunately only able to put a scratch team in the ti'ld, several of the ordinary members being conspicuous by their890 words
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576 1892-04-12 233 We have the following amusing story on credible authority The Anti-Opium petition sent Home from this Colony could not be presented owing to two informalities one because there was no signature at the foot of the first page, and the other because it was576 words
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Article394 1892-04-12 233 With regard to the details of our trade wiih the Kai East the shipments of cotton yarn show a mai ked increase for the month to China and the Straits Settlements which, however, is discounted by the falling-oft in the quantity sent to Japan. Hoi the394 words
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Article717 1892-04-12 233 The total number of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum daring the week was 1,030. The Russian transport Saratov arrived this morning en route to Vladivostock with 1,219 recruits. She went into the Borneo Wharf, and will leave on the 1 ith inst. We understand717 words
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Article107 1892-04-12 233 H. K. IN A RIKSHAi H. K. Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, Governor of the Straits Settlements, accompanied by Captain Talbol, x. 1). and Mr. F. Bruce-Norton, private secretary, arrived in Penang last Saturday evening by the Government steam yacht, Sen Belle. His Kxc'llency'-> reception w.is of107 words
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Article242 1892-04-12 233 To the Editor. Sir, ft lias only lately been brought to my notice the unfavourable nature of the evidence produced against me at the inquest in Singapore. Will you allow me a short space in your columns to call attention to what appears to me242 words
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Article428 1892-04-12 233 > Hangkok\ Times,) [he Siamese New Year iii. commencing April i-t, has be<'n marked by some verv important changes in His Majesty's Ministry. H. R. H. Prince Damrong has been appointed Minister of the Interior, one of most exalted offices of the State; H. K. H. Prince Swasti428 words
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Article34 1892-04-12 233 The Petiaug Gazette of the Oll\ h»;ard that the Hyacinth was to rrturn to Singapore on the 71 h, in consequence of triegraphic instructions from here. H. M. S. Hyacinth arrived in this morning.34 words
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Article93 1892-04-12 233 Mr. J. R. Cuthbertson resumed charge of the Swedish and Norwegian Consulates on the ist instant. The rale of exchange with il»«; Crown Agents for thr second quarter of iN<jj is 2/10 to the dollar. ihe progress reports o( t!»-- Singapore. Penang and Malacca Municipal IVcsitl.-nK for Febru&ry93 words
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Article429 1892-04-12 234 I The following is the report up to Jan., 31-t la-t, dated Brisbane, March, 4th. The Director*, beg to submit herewith the Fifth Balance Shct of the Company's operations, covering a period of six months to vst January last. Mid including the Singapore and Raub Accounts 10429 words
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Article284 1892-04-12 234 Says the New York Maritime Regip* **r:— Who shall supply light to the Kast Russia or America? It'is a race between Ihe two countries with advantages fairly well divided. Both countries are rich in oil fields ot great productiveness, with the advantage of proximity to the Kast in favor of284 words
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Article754 1892-04-12 234 When Mr. Varley's [exaggerated and untruthful statements, under the above title, were brought to our notice, we conjectured that the evil done would not be wholly eradicated by denial, and refutation, however full and complete that might be. I hat our fears were well-grounded is amply754 words
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Article854 1892-04-12 234 Doctor C. Snouck Hurjrronje, ot Batavia. Z*Hsckrift ier Deutschen Morgenlandischcn Gtttilschaft Vol. 45 Xo. 3. in some (A the announcements of my work on Mecca, the charge is made that I defend slaveiling. At this misunderstanding of my posiI am not altogether surprised, since the present blind anti-slavery enthusiasm854 words
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Article489 1892-04-12 234 Fhc Directors of the above company have issued a circular to shareholders with reference to reducing the capital oi the Company from 30,000 shares of 8100 each, $20 paid. (Shoo. 000) to 20,000 shares of §100 each. B jo paid, ($400,000). To quote from the489 words
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Article569 1892-04-12 234 Ax American View. Judqe Swan, of Denver, Colorado, u\ > has considerable experience in the working of ei< cal railroad- in America, sends US the following suggestions for the benefit of effete and benighted Londoners who still believe in u horse-cars and and steam-engines Kngland is569 words
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Article216 1892-04-12 234 There has been little change in the imeht k*s dunn f ihe past week a id in ample supply Rat e^fw measurement and lighi frdghi is no,' rKor j -iverpool jo/- all round is still quoted. N>r he C ontincnt tonnage b plentiful, and rat< u „t ,nudu un,216 words
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Article282 1892-04-12 235 The Russian transport Saratov, Capt. RadlofT. with troops from Colombo, left yesterday en route to Yladivostock. The third Association ("up tie, between the Artilhry and the Men of the 58th, will h^ played on the Esplanade on Saturday, and it is expected that a good «ame282 words
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Article475 1892-04-12 235 ihe Kcvd. G. M. R<"ith lias offerer! a prise, to Ik- played for during the lir<t week in May, two rounds, under the Mav ndicap. Discussing the Penang and Kedah Railway scheme, the Pimang Gazette of the ;th insl. speaks warmlv in favour of the practical way matters475 words
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Article374 1892-04-12 235 Annual Inspection. On Saturday the annual inspection of the Singapore Artillery Volunteer Corps took place at the Drill Hall, at Fort Fullerton. At three o'clock the men mustered in khaki with helmets, side-arms, water bottles and havresacks. Upwards of sixtv rank and file fell in, Major McCallum,374 words
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Article282 1892-04-12 235 This tournament, played on Mr«; Howard Bentley's courts, was brought io a most successful termination <>n Saturday last. when the final ties wen* played off •uid the prizes presented to Ihe winners oi the various events by Mrs. Howard I Ut ntlev. Pile Championship fell to Mr282 words
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Article134 1892-04-12 235 (From our Correspondent i The Acting Resident of Selan^or, Mr. Penney, arrived at Kuala Lumpur vesterday, being received at the Station by a guard of honour, the usual lalute being fired from the barracks. Great preparations are being made for the coming races, and great hopes arc expressed134 words
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Article547 1892-04-12 235 Before Mr. Justice Goldney. A Magistrate's Appeal. Oueen on the prosecution of Fatimah v. Hoh Tyc Hee. Mr. Justice Goldney this morning gave judgment in this case, which was an appeal against a judgment in a case of alleged unlawful detention of a girl, as follows: There can547 words
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Article333 1892-04-12 235 {Pimmmg Gawette.) rtimugh the courtesy of the Governor, we arc informed that Mr. \V. H. Mac Arthur, m k.c.v.s., has been appointed Veterinary Surgeon, Penan*, and he u.is 10 leave England about ihc ***** ult. We hear thai Chinese resident oi Kedah, named Low I jean Kwee, ha^333 words
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Article1143 1892-04-12 235 The underquoted interesting article on a by-effect of the late coal strike (now happily ended) is t>om the Daily Telegraph In this exodus of men, the really curious sight i* the ai rival t >f ihe horses and ponies from the under-world I can1,143 words
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Article2317 1892-04-12 236 rTwo Europeans Killed. Threatened Attack on Pekan. Europeans Taking Refuge at the Kuala, i H. M. S. Rattler" going up. At 2 a. m. this morning the Acting Governor (the Hon'ble W. K. Maxwell, C.M.G.J received letters from Mr. Belfield ;»t Pekan stating that the situation2,317 words
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511 1892-04-12 236 The Rattler" hot ro go Thirty Sikhs leave. About lour o'clock yesterday afternoon a telegraphic message was received from H. K. the Governor that the aid to be despatched to the Pekan to guard that place in case oi a ra^i by the Penglima Muda Jempol, as was^threatened by him511 words
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Article588 1892-04-12 236 Mr Bibby. manager ot the Raub Mines, arrived this morning by the Glanggi bringing with him 22iozsof gold the result of the latest cnishingS. He left Raub on the sth inst. arriving at Kuala Lumpor on the ;il. and at Singapore this morning, as already stated.588 words
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Article56 1892-04-12 236 (vim I.onJiv a j AMstn/lim.) London. March 15.— News received from the Malay Peninsula states that there has oeen a renewal of the native trouble*. -n Pa hang The noters seized the fort (sic) and captured Mr. Bibby, mmnager (sic) of the Raub A. Taliar Company's56 words
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3549 1892-04-12 237 (April nth). Arrival of the Glanggi." Pb&am re be burnt dowi oh Suwoay. 1 he most alarming rumours were current in Singapore yesterday morning as to the critical state ol affairs at Pekan, the capital of Pahang. When it was known that the Glmnggi had arrived at right o'clock, with3,549 words
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Article843 1892-04-12 238 r Among the items of naval news to hand by the mail are these The Admiralty have ordered that all ships proceeding to or employed on the China Station amongst others are to be painted white. This colour is not to be altered without special sanction of Ihe843 words
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Article337 1892-04-12 238 Since the Ist July of last year the old word* of command for altering the helm, viz., M starboard" And M port," have been given up on board the ships of the North German Lloyds' and the HamburgAmerican line, and the order right" or left" substituted. It337 words
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Article984 1892-04-12 238 In criminal matters the chief events recorded are the conviction of Morland, the tutor who tried to blackmail young men at the University by inducing them to correspond with a young and beautiful widow from India," and of Mr. G. W. Hastings, M. p., for breach984 words
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Advertisement514 1892-04-12 238 Robinson Co. SINGAPORE PFNANG. (Established 1858J Ladies' and Gentlemen's Outfitters. LADIES 1 DEPARTMENT. Silk and Satins. Costumes. Milliner) Umbrellas l/n trimmed Hats. Parasols. Dress Materials. Laces. Boots and Shoes. Ribbons. Haberdasher). Glove-,. Underclothing. Velveteens. (rapes. Plushes. Gauzes Embroidering. Fancy Articles for Presents. The dress-making department i- in charge o\ a514 words
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Advertisement575 1892-04-12 238 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL Jio.ooorxv, RESERVE FUND 6,300'^, RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO- t PRIETORS 10.000/.., Court ok Dirfxtors. Chairman— S. C. MICHAELSEN, Bsq, DEPUTY Chairman— L. POESNECKER, Bse T. E. Daviks, E^q. Alex. McCoNACHIB, K s C. J. Hollipay, Esq. S. Moses, Esq. H Hopprrs. Esq. D.575 words
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Advertisement611 1892-04-12 239 Howarth Erskine, Limited, J_T AVE always m stoek, Portable, Semi -Portable •A* Engines and Boilers, Pumps ol every descriptions suitable for Mining, Well-Sinking and General Purpow s, to Pump 500 to 25,(xm) Galloni per hour. Winding ,<nd overhead gear tor mines, in steel, combining lightness with strength, specially designed i<<r611 words
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Advertisement531 1892-04-12 239 RILEY. HARGREAVES CO. Engineers, Shipbuilders, &c, SINGAPORE. FOR SALE. HU.H (LASS STEAM VESSELS AND IJtUNCHES. One Seagoing STEAMER or YACHT now being completed, length over all 85 ft. by 13 ft. fin. beam 1»\ S ft draft ot water; teak built and completely copper (aslfned; Saloon and cabins on deck531 words
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Advertisement206 1892-04-12 239 THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY O H THE UNI T E D S T AXES SPECIAL TELEGRAM EASTERN BRANCH. New Assurances during the v«rar, 8230^000,000 dold. Assets, s i= >t December, [891 $130,000,000 Gold. CIC 1 Surplus, 4 c o Basis, $JS«000.000 (>u!(l. These figures are in each case an206 words
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Advertisement391 1892-04-12 239 "THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS." AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. All literary matter tor this paper should be sen to the Editor. Correspondence intended for publication must bo accompanied by the name and address of the writer not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good taith. Communications sh juld391 words
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Article47 1892-04-12 240 London, jth April, is(j2. A plot ha- been discovered at Buenos A\r<-- t<» murder tn^ President, and a st.ite of siege has \>ccn proclaimed. Arrest of the Paris Dynamiter. Ravac hoi. the author ol ihe late dynamite < xplosions at I'.iri^ ha- been arrested.47 words
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Article52 1892-04-12 240 Londoi .< .j. A I r< ncl for tj Ist has bi <m arrested at while entering the r mbs. hav< d which show l ere conspir plode t' se I m >mbs j The Disaster :he W t Coas t have < ?nd l three52 words
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Article399 1892-04-12 240 Lcn ioHi 6th Aprils /v<_ Th« Hous< "t Represental ves have »sed the bill excluding Chinamen from An rica abs< luteh and from I i m e forth. In.- \v\\ Vork ll 'oil J ol the 2gth ult. con- t.i ned a long telegram from399 words
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70 1892-04-12 240 1 London, yth April 1892. I h»- defendants in the case of the Han- sard Union Publishing Company have been committed for trial. Dynamite Outrages It i> rr ported from the Continent that dynamite outrages there are on the increase. The Dahomeyans70 words
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Article75 1892-04-12 240 London, Bth April, iS*,j. Ihe reading ot the Firman of the Sultan ol Turkey inventing Prince AKbas as Khrdive i>l K^\ j>t has been postponed at the instance of the Marquis of Salisbury. The Melbourne Tragedy. The imjuest held at Melbourne on the bod\ ol the woman75 words
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Article98 1892-04-12 240 I.u'idon i)th April, i#qz The Spanish government have informed the (irrat Pow< rs < i their readiness to take joini act'mn in or«!< to suppress the Andrei is»t». The Sultan s Firman It is understood that the British and Italian Ambassador* at Constantinople have each addressed98 words
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Article475 1892-04-12 240 April 4 JYr Dc Carpentier from BaUvia. Mr. and Mrs. Aschhoff, Miss Hoogensbraden, Mr. ;,,id Mrs. Roser, Mr. H. dc Clerq, Mr. Thiene, Mr. KohhofT, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Mublken. Per Rav n na from London. Mr. F. W. Edwards, Mr. I <•. McTaggart, Mr. T. S. Young,475 words
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Article220 1892-04-12 240 y.o.vuoN. uu». Skar*. Value Psl D.v i D.bemur^op.c. Par Buyers. „00,3.- Nv. Harbour Dock Co. 9 1 30 Last sale. 2?*.ooo »-s.*wi r*™ *v ->^^«»' *y»»uoa **5&9 luo 100 1 w Prye River Dock C 3.85 Seller. 171*00 f Singapore Slip Co. 960 Buyers J/220 words
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Miscellaneous449 1892-04-12 240 SHIPPING INPORT. Giving nationality, tonnage, master, port and date ot departure, car^o, consignee, date oi leaving, destination (where known) and station in port. k— Roads; T. P.— Tanjong Pagar; li. W Borneo Wharf; N. H. New Harbour; I). dry dock; S. Slipway (Tanjong Rhu). O- Quarantine: 0.H.1 Outside Harbour I449 words
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Miscellaneous652 1892-04-12 240 Pegu, Brit, str., 348, Treweekc, Pcna ng, April S. General, Straits S.S. Co., Ltd., for Penang, April 12. R. April 8. *il Sim xtra, Ger. str, 407. Cassens, Dch, April Tobacco, Behn Meyer Co., for Deli, April 12.— 8.W. LIBBLLB, Brit, str., 865, (irant, Saigon. April 4. Rice, Boustead Co.,652 words
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Miscellaneous669 1892-04-12 240 SiNG\roKK, Brit, str., Stonham, for Bangkok. Persk, Brit, str., Habckost, for Pamangkat. SaVhs'en, Ger. str., Supmcr, for Bremerhaven. Royalist, B. N. B. str., Johnston, for I^ibuan. BENGKALIS, Brit, str., AnffUS, for Mnar. April 7. PaKAN, Brit. sir.. Rozells, tor Pakan. Will o'thk Wisr, Brit. str.. Draining, KUng Adbh, Sar. str.,669 words
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