The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 27 February 1894
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Title Section18 1894-02-27 109 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 1894. No 34418 words
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Article346 1894-02-27 109 Lkadino Articles. The Military Jape, tog Phra Yot, 109 The Militia Jape, no Buodl«. f.»r Penangp 110 Arms Lcffiskitioil, 110 Retrenchment, m The Arms Bill, m Court Nkws. Supreme Court. The Custody of a Fiancee, 115 Court of Appeal, 115,123 Police Court. Counterfeit Coiners at Work, 116 Shooting a346 words
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Article121 1894-02-27 109 i February 26.) Tin 37-37 i Gamoier 7- 8 do. Cube No. 1 12. do. do. No. 1 n>o Pepper, Black (ordinary S'p»re) 9- J 5 do. Wh.te, (Fair L,W=- 5%) 15 s<> Nutmegs 150s to the ib.j 85 Mace (Banda, >oo Cloves (Amboina) Norn. Baii Coiiee (10% Biacks)121 words
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Article19 1894-02-27 109 Domestic Occurrence. DEATH. At Bombay, 24th Feb., Charles Habekost, Captain of the s. s. Tannadice. Aged 56. By telegram.19 words
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Article558 1894-02-27 109 The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the M. M. S S. Oxus to-morrow (Wednesday) with the English mails of the 2nd inst., being followed by the P. and O S.S. Rohilla on the sth prox. with London advices up to the 9th inst. This558 words
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Article980 1894-02-27 109 (February 20th.) We suppose everybody here has by now quite forgotten the curiously absurd and quite inapplicable proposals for the imposition of a compulsory militia in Singapore that were put forward in a manner that could only have been excused by the patent ignorance betrayed. An old980 words
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Article, Illustration28 1894-02-27 109 Ilerr .-hall the Tress thr People's right maintain. l-'nawed l>v influence and unbribed by gain; Hf-re patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, Pledged to Religion. Loyalty. and Law.28 words
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Article805 1894-02-27 109 WHAT may, or again under ceiUtin circumstances may not be, the last act ot the Franco-Siamese difficulty is about to open in Bangkok in the shape <>t iht- trial of the unlucky Siamese Officer wh is charged, according to the French version of the incident, with the murder805 words
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Page 109 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1894-02-27 109 6g*Artificial Fire Works. 01 Th. GORS,— Batavia, \KK TO Bit H*D OF PKAKKK 6l Co., No. 6, Kaftles Place19 words
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Advertisement50 1894-02-27 109 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., BOMBAY MERCHANTS, DIERCT AND SPECIAL IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF INDIAN GOOJS. Chinese Japanese Silk Goods and Curios, &c, &c. Nos. 51 &52 High Street, also Hotel de l'Europe Hr\nch es Mill < urne Patavia, Sama>ang Sourab ya, Padang, Oleh-leh and Saigon. Jan. 2. 250 words
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Article332 1894-02-27 110 The well-known old Singaporean who has so often made his voice heard in public affairs as Delta writes as follows from London under date the 24th January 11 Dear Sir, I have watched carefully the proposal submitted to the appreciation of the Straits people to raise a332 words
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Article1125 1894-02-27 110 (February 22nd.) We regret to see that the Pinang Gazctte,\\\ noticing the fact that the Colonial party in the House of Commons is preparing to see the rase of this Colony fairly put before Parliament, vitiates the position by recourse to the old dishonest arguments. What Penang1,125 words
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Article42 1894-02-27 110 The Governor in his address to the Legislative Council this afternoon announced his intention of nominating a Committee of the Legislative Council to inquire what reductions can be effected in the establishments and services of the three Settlements without weakening their efficiency.42 words
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Article940 1894-02-27 110 (February 23rd.) Hitherto the legislation in force in this Colony respecting arms and ammunition has been mainly directed towards the control of importation, dealing and exportation, and as to possession of arms and ammunition by private persons within the Colony, that has been regulated under Indian Act XXXI.940 words
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Article475 1894-02-27 111 I hk announcement made by the Governor yesterday of his intention to appoint a Committee of the Legislative Council to consider what redactions can be effected in the Establishments and Services of the Colony may be assumed to be a part of the programme laid down for him by475 words
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Article121 1894-02-27 111 (February 26th ]HE other day it was pointed out in these columns that the new Arms Bill, sho ply because it contained no provision < r txi mplions, would have, if attempted to be enforced as it stood, the ludicrous resuFt of making it necessary for every121 words
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Article214 1894-02-27 111 Army or Navy of the Queen, or a person in the s ervice of the Colonial Government, or a Peace Officer, goes armed with any sword, swords tick, spear, gun, pistol, or other offensive weapon, in any public thoroughfare, public plnce, or place of public amusement or resort, unless by214 words
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Article238 1894-02-27 111 Las 1 evening as Wee Soon Clm, a well known Chinaman from Bali, was returning in his carriage from Passir Panjong, two Chinamen suddenly rush' d out of a shop in the village at Kampong Rharu. one of the men coming up against the right hind wheel, which passed over238 words
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Article325 1894-02-27 111 That was a most unfortunate affair that has taken place on the Gambia coast in West Africa in which a naval landing party of about two hundred men, after performing the task on hand the destruction of two villages, the haunts of piratical slavers were surprised on their return to325 words
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2168 1894-02-27 111 (From a Rangoon Gazette Correspondent.) Having lately visited the Mergui Pearling grounds, it may be interesting to the public to learn something about them and the account may perhaps tempt some to pay a visit to our Merrill Archipelago. Here in Burma the2,168 words
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Article278 1894-02-27 111 A genera! meeting of Uie Pening coin munity is to be held in the Town ihere to-day, 26U1 inM. to consi.'< r and vote on the appointment of a Don- political Committee, reprt srntative of all sections of the public, to attend to the business connected with the reception of278 words
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Article545 1894-02-27 112 The U.S.S. Lancaster left Hongkong for Singapore on the 15th inst. en route for America. The revenue of Kinta, one district of Perak, amounted to $1,565,953 during last year. The Perak Government Gazette, in announcing the death of Mr. Douglas Parkes, says the State has lost545 words
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Article164 1894-02-27 112 "In Town." The London Lyiic Co. gave a fairly successful performance of Arthur Roberts' burlesque In Town last evening, and though the piece was not marly j«o well received as srvtial of its predecessors, that was due not to any lark of abil.tv on the part164 words
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Article257 1894-02-27 112 (From our London Correspondent.) January 24th, 1894. The news from India as to the intentions of the Indian Government with respect to silver is giving rise to much anxious feeling on the part of the Straits people here. The general feeling seems to be that it257 words
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Article189 1894-02-27 112 We are indebted, and the public will be indebted, to a correspondent for drawing attention to a nuisance that surely only needs to be pointed out in order to be put a stop to. He says Every afternoon now, just at the time when all the beauty189 words
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Article1269 1894-02-27 112 A very successful orchestral and miscellaneous concert has been given at Hongkong on behalf of the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospitals. The orchestra of 31 included two lady Ist violins, Mrs. Tomes and Miss Hancock, a lady 2nd violin, Miss Humphreys, and a lady cello player, Mrs.1,269 words
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Article656 1894-02-27 112 Opening up a Malacca State. Pictures of many strange and out of the way places have from time to time appeared in the Daily Graphic, but I cannot remember having seen any views from, or remarks upon, the Malay Peninsula. And yet in this large tract of656 words
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Article390 1894-02-27 112 THE COSTA RICA PACKET CASE. The incident which arore through the l)jich seizin*? in the East Indies the Australian barbie Cost* Rica on a charge ot pirac>, ftftd .mpri-o. .mg the captain, is not yet cl tsed. li will be ren.> nbered that Lord Rosebery recommended mat £2,500 should b<Home paper - 390 words
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Article77 1894-02-27 112 Preparations are in full swing for the extension of the electric traction of tramcars over the section of the Bangkok tramway line now run by pony cars. The Pinang Gazette announces the death on the 14th instant, of Capt. Otto, master of the steamer Fitzpatrick, who had heen suffering for77 words
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Correspondence
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Letter713 1894-02-27 113 TO THE KDITOR. Sir. Many people here have to make Irequt-n 1 ust- of gliarrie< in visiting friends' houses, driving out, &c. I here is a common practice here which oth^r persons besides mysell may have noticed. The gharry syces have a trick of going inside .i:713 words
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Article210 1894-02-27 113 According to tradition it was an apple th it was the bait whereby woman accomplished tlit? fall of man. It is another apple tradition that a Polynesian Bluebeard >J ha«l recourse t<> in order to »et even with the sex, as recounted below in a paragraph in the Town si'210 words
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Article168 1894-02-27 113 ffiv a Globe-trotter who struggled to the top in the heat of midday.) How does the water come down at Penang Here it comes oozing, Hermonesque dew from wtll under topee, Over the occiput, over the eyebrow Dripping and slipping, Creeping and leaping, Mowing and growing, Where tip168 words
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Article296 1894-02-27 113 Ha ngkok Times. After a somewhat protracted illness, the death took place on Sunday afternoon, in his 71st year, ot Mr. William Graham Kerr, one of the oldest European residents in the east. Born and educated in Stirling, Mr. Kerr came ea-t -0 years296 words
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Article316 1894-02-27 113 Mr. J. C. Cuff, as a member of the Singapore Debating Society, has issued a printed letter to his fellow members asking them in the interests of the Society to adhere to the present lules, and not to support a proposal to revert to the old haphazard way of getting316 words
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Article1562 1894-02-27 113 Another International Monetary Conference. The Berlin correspondent of the Standard tele- graphed on Jan. 19 The project of summoning a new International Monetary Conference is no longer regarded in influential circles here as purely Utopian. It is certain, at all events, trpit those 1 persons in Berlin1,562 words
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Article193 1894-02-27 113 Panic iv the Money Market \m> Business Paralysed. A.o ther very heavy fail in exchange too'c place at Calcutta yesterday (-'3rd Jan.), the condition o) the money market bein^, says the Times correspondent, almost one of panic. It is feared that 1 ne Secre tni) of Statemay accept193 words
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Article521 1894-02-27 113 I he master of the J I ye ILeottg recently surprised two boys on board Ins in an attempt to open the safe l>v means ol «i faise k'-v. lie caught Lhem running from his room and found the k< v still in Li;*" sale, which contained a large sura521 words
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Article457 1894-02-27 114 H. M. S. Alacrity came in from China yesterday evening. The E. E. A. C. Telegraph Co.'s Steamer Recorder, Capt. R. A. E. Brereton, returned to Singapore to-day from Cape St. James, alter repairing cables in the China Sea. Senhor Jose Maria de Souza Horta c457 words
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1030 1894-02-27 114 People here will recollect the visit of the French yacht Semiramis, with a scientific mission on board, about seven months ago. It will be remembered that the owner was a wealthy widow named Lebaudv, and naturally it was thought to be very public-spirited of that1,030 words
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Article1260 1894-02-27 114 A Lucky Shot by Moonlight. A Christian Chinaman rejoicing in the name of Joseph Kirn Seng was the lucky destroyer of a large tiger at Bukit Timah on Tuesday morning. Joseph lives in a hut on a small plantation just off the eighth milestone. The1,260 words
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Article424 1894-02-27 114 {Translated for the Free Press.) Many mestizas who have attended the recent fiestas in the various districts of Manila have noticed that their dresses have been burnt in some mysterious manner and a lady recently was burnt rather severely whilst at the fiesta Quiapo. She was taken to424 words
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Article1069 1894-02-27 115 The following is the sixth of a series of articles communicated to the Hongkong Daily Press Daylight at last.~\t is strange what an amount of truth there is in the familiar adage that history repeats itself. According to some writers history or more correctly European history d d not1,069 words
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Article180 1894-02-27 115 A friend who passes the under-quoted newspaper cutting on to us, declares that he means to rovide himself with a sufficiency of five-ent pieces every Thursday afternoon. Vhat he can mean we leave it to the penciling reader to discover. This is the para^aph Another peculiarity noticeable at Ouito is180 words
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Article517 1894-02-27 115 At the Legislative Council this afternoon Mr. J. K. Birch and Dr. W. C. Brown took their seats (and the oaths) for the first time. The Hon'blc J. M. B. Vermont and the Hon'ble Dr. Brown, the new M. L. C. for Penang, arrived in Singapore517 words
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Article419 1894-02-27 115 Feb. 21st and 22nd, 1894. On the 21st Mr. Brydges moved the Court by petition to order a certain minor, Ong Hong Neo, the daughter of Lee Qui Neo, to remain in the custody of Ang Yang Beng. Lee Qui Neo, by an adoption agreement, covenanted to place419 words
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Article220 1894-02-27 115 A g<"!od and fast twelve-a-side game took plat ;e last evening, resulting in a win for the Club by 7 'mints, a goal and a try to nil. In the first half Davies receiving a pass from Dennys nude a good run, and though tackled by that fine220 words
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Article127 1894-02-27 115 THE TRIAL OF PHRA YO T. (Bangkok Times.) We learn that the advocates of the Crown are engaged in active conferences with VI. Ducos, the French Special Representarive, with regard to the drafting of the Act of Information in the Kieng Chek case. If wo are well informed there is127 words
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Article235 1894-02-27 115 Feb. 22nd, 1894. Before their Honours Mr. Lionel Cox, C.J., Mr. Gatty and Mr. A. F. Law, J.J. The full Court of Appeal met this morning and was constituted as above. The list of appeals is as follows. Chin 1 Hoosainsah (Braddell Bros. Matthews) v, Chop |t>o235 words
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Article497 1894-02-27 115 (Siam Observer.) We learn wt^ regret that the illness of Mr. Niven, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hank, has assumed an extremely serious aspect, his recovery being very doubtful. Mr. Gitlens, of the Royal Railway Department, has left for Korat, whence he will superintend the pegging-out of the497 words
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Article465 1894-02-27 115 The Rangoon Times says that the low exchange is stimulating the oal industry of India and Burmah, also the iron and steel industries. Cheap silver, it says, mems nothing but increased prosperity for the masses of the people in India. Referring to Prince Seva^ti Sobhott's mission to England, and Lo465 words
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Article3593 1894-02-27 116 HOW THE LAST PIRATE FLEET IN THE Eastern Seas was Destroyed. An old Pioneer in the Far East sends us this interesting communication, which relates a historical incident in a form which few of our readers may have seen and is now not easily accessible A3,593 words
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Article1094 1894-02-27 116 H. M. S. Undauntedhas received urders to be ready to sail lor China, in addition t<> the Centurion and Agincourt. The two latter are to relieve the Imperieuse and Victor Etna tin el. A line young rhinoceros from IVrak, via Penang, arrived by tl»e s. s. Deucalion% yesterday. His or1,094 words
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Article1313 1894-02-27 117 By Colonel E. R. Drury, C.M.G. (Brisbane Courier.) Trafalgar was one of the decisive battles of the world. shattered the navies of France and Spain. It caused the abandonment by Napoleon ef his carefully planned preparations for the i vasonof 1 Hid, and forced him to carry1,313 words
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Article824 1894-02-27 117 The following report of The Committee appointed to consinVr the advisability of holding a Session or Sessions of the Legislative Council at Pen ing was laid on the taMe of the Council yesterday Thk Report. 1. We have carefully considered the advisability oi hold n a824 words
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Article148 1894-02-27 117 In a reference to the fact that t'irre is ;tt present no Chinese member of the Legislative Council the Straits Independent correctly enough remarks that this does not imply any real want of representation. It says 11 As at present provided for, the Chinese is the best represented community in148 words
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Article705 1894-02-27 117 The Spring meeting of the Perak Turf Club will take place on April 12th and 14th. The programme will be published shortly. His Excellency the Governor will probably leave for Penangand Perak on Wednesday next. The Siamese trooper Coronation came in this morning via Penantj on705 words
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662 1894-02-27 117 11l connection with the discussion in the Council in November last with reference to the M policy ot flooding the Colony with B. N. B topper coin/ 1 the Court <>f Directors of the B. X. B. Co. wrote indignantly to the At ting Governor662 words
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Article397 1894-02-27 117 Malavana i- a quite ny cvi for Malaya in the Graphic of \\w^ mail According to tin- 'Japan Gazette t ir total quantity of coins turned i»ui by th Osaka Mint since us establish me i in 1870 until the end <•! last year am mi < 0 6.5.9 2397 words
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Article3108 1894-02-27 118 Thursday, February 22nd. 1894. Present H. E. the Governor (Sir E. B. Mitchell, g.c.m.g.) The Hon the Col. Secretary (W. E. Maxwell, c m.g.) the Ac'g Col. Treasurer (J. K. B^rch.) the Colonial Engineer (Major McCallum. R. X.. C. M G the Actg. Auditor-General (H. O'Brien.) the Attorney-General3,108 words
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Article272 1894-02-27 118 Correspondence was laid on the tai>!r of the Legislative Council yesterday with reference to the proposed light-hou^e on Sultan Shoal to replace iHc Ajax 'ii»ht-ship. Ihe reply of the Elder Brethren *A Trinity House says The Rider Brethren hay* given the subject vcy careful consideration, and are272 words
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Article116 1894-02-27 118 A Jewess named Cohen, a resident m Cashin Street, was removed to the Hospital last night suffering from a revolver woduJ on the right breast. Her story is that a Chinaman in a black suit and a sma^ll cap followed her into her house, Hid on reaching tht top of116 words
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Article3342 1894-02-27 119 THE WRECK OF THE PAKAN." A Marine Court of inquiry was held this morning (21st) to inquire into the circumstances attending the stranding and subsequent foundering of the British steamer Pakan, of Singapore, Official number No. 82,618 on the 14th February, 1894. The Court consisted of Mr. Egerton. Senior Magistrate,3,342 words
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Article454 1894-02-27 119 There is a sad confession defeat in the following reference to the latest dow^s of the anti-opium sect. It is equivalent LO an admission that liiey are clean be;it*Mi A circular has been issued 1»\- r p «sen iiu'.«s of Ihe Society for the Suppression <> the );jiu ,i Trade,454 words
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Article400 1894-02-27 120 A well- contested game of football was played on th<- Esplanade yesterday a'ternonn between i l;e S.C.C. and the R. E, a gooil many ol whom are going away by the Himalaya to-morrow. The S.C.C led oft, playing from the sea end, and it was not long before400 words
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Article211 1894-02-27 120 His Highness the Sultan ot Johore gives a dinner to His Excellency the Governor at Tyersall to-night. Covers will be laid for eighty guests. The 2Sth anniversary of the marriage of I heir Imperial Majesties the Kmperor and Empress of J.ipan will be celebrated at the211 words
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Article87 1894-02-27 120 SELANGOR GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. Abstract of traffic earnings for the month ol January, 1N94. Heads of Receipts c. Passengers 12,743 60 Season rickets 298 32 H< rses, Carriages and Dogs 7-^ 55 Telegraph Collections 1 58 Excess Fares oj 41) Parcels 228 91 Excess Luggage 206 gf> Miscellaneous... 374 ~(> Total87 words
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Article605 1894-02-27 120 The Garrison had a hard day's work yesterday, what is understood to be the second surprise mobilisation of the troops and manning ot the Forts taking place in the small hours of Friday morning. The story told of the origin of the mobilisation, for which we do605 words
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Article158 1894-02-27 120 A §400 license fee has been ordered for pawn-shops in Nankin St., Singapore. The Stamp Duty on written agreements made by Chinese immigrants to labour in the Colony or the Protected Native States of the Malay Peninsula or Johore is ordered to be Hlty cents for each immigrant,158 words
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Article51 1894-02-27 120 The case against the Chinese boys who were implicated in the poisoning of Mr. and Mrs. O'Reilly recently was proceeded with yesterday before Mr. Anthonisz and postponed fur a week. One of the boys has confessed to poisoning the food of complainants at the request of one of the other51 words
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Article1303 1894-02-27 120 Reuter. Wednesday. "Mr. Gladstone has announced that the Employers' Liability Bill will be dropped in consequence of the Lords' amendments, which he declares have poisoned the Bill." Reuter. Thursday The majority of the Lords' amendments to the Employers' Liability Bill have been rejected." Is this another1,303 words
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285 1894-02-27 120 Mr. t.oi: s Fletschmann of Munich, wtm acquired a lu..h reputation in Continental circles, is now cxhi'mi i ai the si i i i o ot .vi< Ahrle and i 0., Lite w-1! known Photo -rap 1 i»| k.un:)iit X »w, HmiUav, an excellent285 words
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Article148 1894-02-27 120 The laying -down of mahogany roadways sounds almost like a dream <»i Oriental magnificence, btil ii i» what ti»<: Pa: is Municipal Count il .trr engaged in at the- jr«*sent moment. A portion of that almost interminable thoroughfare, the Kue Lafavett' that portion nearest to tlie railway Icrminu* lias been148 words
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Article2370 1894-02-27 121 (By One Them.") The following is ihe series of papers that have appeared I. The British Resident, [Nov. 4th.] 11. Thr District Officer, [Nov. 20th.] 111, Thk Chinf.se Towkay [Dec. 2nd.] IV. The Malay Policeman, [Dec. 12th.] V. The Gentlemen in the PAY.D. [Dec.23 VI.2,370 words
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Article275 1894-02-27 121 These papers have been written about those particular types of peoule in a Native State with whom I have been brought into close personal contact for some years past. Were all the leading types or classes of the population similarly treated, rThe Planter, The Eurasian, and The Chetty shouldJ.H.M.R. - 275 words
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Article29 1894-02-27 121 [All rights reserved.) [Note. The series of interesting papers on M People in a Native State" now conculded, are being reftrinted in collected form* and will shortly appear, j29 words
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Article1197 1894-02-27 121 Mr. J. B. Lee, agent of the Chartered Bank at Penang, h a < embodied in the form of a letter to the Pinang Gazette, a proposition to relieve the present scarcity of the local dollar currency by the introduction of a British Dollar to follow the1,197 words
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Article577 1894-02-27 122 A Concert was given last night, in the Upper Town Hall in aid of that most deserving institution the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, those taking part in the entertainment, with one exception, belonging to the garrison or to the ships of war in port. 'I hat exception was577 words
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Article772 1894-02-27 122 The text of the agreement concluded between the Eastern Extension Australasia .and China Telegraph Co., and the Marquess of Ripon, Secretary of State for the Colonies, is published in the Government Gazette. It runs as follows Whereas it is expedient that existing telegraphic communication with Hongkong should772 words
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Article497 1894-02-27 122 A special general meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club was held last evening (23rd) in the Exchange rooms, the meeting being convened to discuss the question of raising the weight in the griffin races at the Spring and Autumn meetings. Mr. Cuthbertson was voted to the chair, and497 words
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Article1416 1894-02-27 122 The British s. S. Benlomond, from Moji, arrived in Singapore yesterday with a cargo of coal (3,325 tons) consigned to Messrs. Guthrie Co. H. E. the Governor and Lady Mitchell, accompanied by Mrs. Fremantle and Miss Saunders, attended divine service on board the Imperieuse yesterday morning,1,416 words
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Article619 1894-02-27 123 Hung Lou Meng\ or the Dream of the Red Chamher. A Chinese Novel, translated by Bencraft Joly, H. P. M. Consular Service, China. Kelly and Walsh. This is a monumental work. It extends to nine hundred and seventeen closely printed pages, and is unfinished at that. It was apparently619 words
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Article238 1894-02-27 123 We regret to hear that a telegram has i»*en received from Calcutta containing the information that Capt. Charles Habekost, ol the s.s. Tannadice> had died at that Port on the 24th inst, of cholera. No further particulars are given but the news is authentic, the telegram238 words
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Article12 1894-02-27 123 H. M. troopship Himalaya left for Portsmouth yesterday morning at nine o'clock.12 words
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Article397 1894-02-27 123 Feb. 26th 1894. Their Honours Lionel Cox, C. J. S. H. Gatty and A. F. Law, J J. The Fishing Stakes Appeal. Lee Ah Boon was charged in October last before Mr. Kynnersley with erecting a fishing stake unlawfully on the western coast of the island. He397 words
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Article713 1894-02-27 123 A West Indian writes to fhe Daily Graphic on the subject ot the general grievances ot the West Indian group ot Crown Colonies, and although the circumstances and matters ot complaint are not identical, vet there is in tlu* position of the tropical Crown Colonies so much713 words
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624 1894-02-27 123 In anticipation of the going home on leave of Mr. A. P. Adams, the Directors of the Straits Steamship Company, Ltd gave yesterday a trip round the island in honour of that gentleman, on board the S.S. Pegu, one of the vessels of the Company624 words
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Article90 1894-02-27 123 This morning before Mr. Anthonisz a Chinaman named Lee Lin was charged with mischief by setting fire to a number of chempadak trees on the estate of Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn at Pandan Kechil about 2 p. m. yesterday, and Yap San was charged with abetting the offence. The evidence90 words
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Article334 1894-02-27 123 The XI. v. Thf. Next Sixteen. The match on Saturday was the first eleven SC.C. v. the Next Sixteen. The former were without Hinde and Harington, but included Taylor, the naval crack Irom the Imperieuse. The Sixteen were lucky in getting out the Eleven for 103,334 words
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Article632 1894-02-27 123 The crisis has come at last to-morrow, or next week, or next month, we may have the crash. Quoted at 2/B £d. in June last, the dollar now stands at 2/1 |d., being a difference of 22 per cent, on the quotation of eight months ago. WhatStraits Independent - 632 words
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Article88 1894-02-27 123 The Pinang Gazette says that the tin miners at Taiping recently made an unsuccessful attempt to enforce seven hours lahour from the coolies. The result was that severe rows took place, aud several tindais were mercilessly assaulted. Ihe miners made the attempt acting on the advice of the Government, who,88 words
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Article144 1894-02-27 124 London, February 20th, 1894. The negotiations between Russia and China regarding the Pamirs have met with a serious hitch. A satisfactory conclusion seems improbable. The Emperor of Germany and Bismarck. The Emperor William has visited Prince Bismarck at Frederichsruh and dined with him. The meeting144 words
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134 1894-02-27 124 London, 22nd February, 1094. The majority of the Lords' Amendments to the Employers' Liability Bill have been rejected. Spain and Morocco. Great Britain, France, Italy, and Austria advice Morocco to comply with the demands of Spain. The French Corn Duty. The French Chamber134 words
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Article71 1894-02-27 124 London, 21st February, 1894. Another bomb outrage has taken place in Paris. Several have been injured. The Employers Liability Bill. Mr. Gladstone has announced that the Employers Liability Bill will be dropped in consequence of the Lords' Amendments, which he declares have poisoned the bill.71 words
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Article288 1894-02-27 124 London, 24th February, iSg^.. The sittings of the German Commission are secret. The Lords and the Parish Councils Bill. The House ol Lords has abandoned most of the amendments of the Parish Councils Hill after a speech from the Duke of Devonshire urging the House to consult288 words
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Article85 1894-02-27 124 London, 2jrd February fSgj. It is stated that Lord Lansdowne will probably be British Ambassador at St. Petersburg. The German Silver Commission. Count Posadowsky at the opening meeting of the Silver Commission in Germany alluded to the currency troubles in India and America, and stated that the Government,85 words
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Article106 1894-02-27 124 London, 26th February, 1894. A British naval detachment of two hundred men, on an expedition against a slavetrading chief near Bathurst, has sustained a reverse. Lieutenants Hervey and Arnold, Sub-Lieutenant Meister and ten men were killed. Captain Gamble, Fleet-Surgeon White, Lieutenants Boyle and Saville, Midshipman106 words
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Article542 1894-02-27 124 February 20 Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Djambie. Singapore, Brit, str., Main, for Bangkok. Hong Wan, Brit, sir., Bullen, for Klang and Teluk Anson. Neera, Brit, str., Morris, for Selangor, via ports. Sri Hong Ann, Brit, str., Rozells, for Selangor via ports. Gwalior, P. and O. str., for Hongkong.542 words
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Article303 1894-02-27 124 FEBRUARY a6th, 1894- Quotation. Capital Paid up Shares Pd. Di», Hongkong S'hai B,nk. ,oo%?rem. $.0,*****0 $.0,000,000 80,000 .25 20, 4r 19.970 A National Bank of C ma $35 disc. £1,000,000 £400,150 *****8j 8 Founders. $150 Nominal 75° Rt Jan Straits $2 $£2 000,000 £249.»43 5 »99 8 75303 words
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Article62 1894-02-27 124 (Corrected up to February 26 On London. tfanfc 4 in D demand 20., Hruate credits 3 m/s ii rlocnments 3 m/s 2l^ credits om's On iNiiu* Bank ilmiihikl ON fiONGKOMi. BanK ijumand |X d-> «> X Java. Bh:»k demand 1.2 Pnvatc 30 <i/s 1.27 Sovekkions, (to buy) %\o 1062 words
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Page 124 Advertisements
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Advertisement151 1894-02-27 124 IJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND 3,9 C OOC RESERVE LIABILITY OF linnnflnnr PROPRIETORS j *i0.000,00c Court op Directors. Chairman— H. HOPPIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman— C. J. HOLLIDAY, Esq. Carl Jantzen, Esq. A. McConachir, Ksq. H. H. Joseph, Esq. J. S. Mosks, Esq. Hon. J. f.151 words
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Miscellaneous105 1894-02-27 124 to— Anjer Shipping Report. (Specially compiled for the Singapo, c Free Press.) [Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination.] Feb. 10. Aust. str M Siam Mikulicich Barry Dock, Dec. 2Q Batavia. Ft:b 14 Dut. sir., Gkde Silkemeier Batavia, Feb 14 Rotterdam.105 words
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Miscellaneous807 1894-02-27 124 VESSELS IN PORT. Flags Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees For, When Alacrity Brit. des. boat. Callaghan Feb. 21 Hongkong Arcbbr Brit. tor. cr., Rogers Feb. 12 Penang Sr. N. Officer Imperieusb Brit.tur.sh.B4OoMcQuhae Feb. 20 Hongkong China, Mar. 13 K. dNkderlanobnDuL tur. sh., Engelbrecht lan. 23 Olehleh Dut. Consul Olehleh, Mar.807 words
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Miscellaneous29 1894-02-27 124 Henham. From Penang for London. Mrs Kennedy. Feb. 20. Per Assam for Hongkong.— Dr. Oppenheimer, Mr. F. A. Johnson, Mr. C. (i. Brady. For Yokohama. Mr. C. F. Evelyn.29 words
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