The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 6 March 1894
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section25 1894-03-06 125 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE AND ADVERTISER. Wj| ll'L '-f\ l.s IsS/\ S&* LL i^/ »fiBW- THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, MARCH 6th, 1894. No 34525 words
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Article283 1894-03-06 125 Ll M)!NG ARTK LKS. A Collapsing Currency, 125 Ttie Currency Crwis, 12s More taxation for India, 126 The Debating Society s Dinner, 126 To Resign or Nut to Resign, 126 Coußi N^ s. Police Bi ital Murder by a Japanese, 127,134 Mackav Tan Cheng T«an, i^S Rolin I t283 words
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Article69 1894-03-06 125 (CORRKCTBP UP TO Marci) 5. On Lonl>on. bank 4 ms 2 o!, demand 1 i»jj Private credits ra/s 2< dorM'nents 3m 2 l credits Din's 20; O* India. Bank demand 171 On Horakono. Bank «^emand |y& dis Ok jai' Bank cieM).<n'i i.20 Pr.v a 1 1 >i d/s 169 words
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Article123 1894-03-06 125 Match 5.) 3* 1 Gambief •< 7 Ni> cio. Cube No. 1 \2 2o^« do. do. No. 2 11 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 9.60 df>. White, tFa'r L/W=5"J5 j 1550 Nutmegs 1505 to the ib.) Mace (Bandaj io«^ Cloves (Arni»ma/ Num. Bali (!«>iite (i'>> Blacks) Ptengerang Liberian 4_> Tapioca,123 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article28 1894-03-06 125 Die am 25 Febr. trfolw;te gluckliolie Geburt I eines gesundeti Tochierchens Zeigen hocherfreut an Weltevretl< n, 1 i\ arz, 18^4, Hans Ebhardt and frau Anna, geb, Grote.28 words
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Article66 1894-03-06 125 At Rdenkil'ie Parish Church, on the ***** Jan., by the Rev. James Keith, 1.1.d., Fftrres, assisted j by Key. Jolin MacEwen, m.a., Dyke, Key. John L. Brown, Dallas, and ihe Rev, R. L. Bur, We t Dairy, Kdw\rd Lindsay, of the Chartered Bank of India Australia and China, to66 words
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Article33 1894-03-06 125 On the 28th February, 1894, at the Geneial Hospital, WILHBLMBNA, Wife of JOHN ARNOLD D'Zylva, of the Public Works Dept., KuAla i.epis, L'lu Pahang, in her 28th year. Ceylon papers please copy.33 words
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Article, Illustration1012 1894-03-06 125 (February 28th.) IN these times of financial instability and a collapsing currency it is good to see that the Hongkong and Shanghai Hanking Corporation, whose last half-yearly meeting was reported yes'erday, is bring skilfully conducted through the perils and anxieties that now beset the fortunes of commercial1,012 words
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Article733 1894-03-06 125 (March ist.) It was only yesterday that in these columns the intolerable nature of the present currency crisis was urged. The period of endurance and of hope that something would turn up to put matters right was now visibly at an end, and circumstances were tending to733 words
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Page 125 Advertisements
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Advertisement52 1894-03-06 125 COWIE'S 1 X(j\. S H— S I' 1. U— M AI. A V VOC A BU LAR Y. Price $8. C(^ r> lIvS t'us wen k can ob'.ained <»f Messrs. ■>h\ I i tli wV Co., Sin^apori*. Alsoal lh« t"e 15 ii sh Nottfi Borneo o., Sandakan. i i l.c.nktiltall52 words
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Page 125 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous563 1894-03-06 125 The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the N. (j. L. SS. Karlsruhe^ on the Sih inst with London dales to the I2th ult, bring followed by the M. M. SS. Salazie on the 14th inst., with London advices to the 15th n't. This mail leaves by563 words
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Article493 1894-03-06 126 (March 2nd.) REUTERS telegram to-day informs us that the Indian Budget contemplates an import duty of 5 per cent, on silver. Coming after the distinct statement that no import duty would be put on silver, this is strange. The explanation is probably that Reuter has only493 words
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Article777 1894-03-06 126 (March 31 d.) In addition to its special functions and aims, the Singapore Debating Society, by holding an annual dinner, subserves a useful purpose for other ends than that of intelligent gastronomy. The Society provides on that occasion, chiefly through the instrumentality of the guests whom777 words
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Article1236 1894-03-06 126 (March sth.) AT the Debiting Society's dinner Mr. SHELFORD made a statement as to the policy, or absence of policy of the Inofficial Members of Council in reference to their attitude on the Military Contribution. Mr. SHELEORD has announced that it is to be a continuously1,236 words
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Article544 1894-03-06 127 The Captain of the Sirsa on his way from Penang to Singapore, passed the German sailing ship El ha Rickmers which desired to be reported all well. She is bound for Singapore. Some very fine pearls have recently been found near Thursday island. One realised £300,544 words
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Article1021 1894-03-06 127 The final tie in the Billiard Handicap at the Temple Bar HotH was played off List night before an appreciative audience of nearly 200 people. The players Mr. Tyntax and Serijt. Clarke, of the Lincolnshire Band, started play punctually at 830 p. no., the former owing 20 points,1,021 words
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Article1679 1894-03-06 127 This match was played on the Plain last night before a large and appreciative audience, and resulted alter a last and interesting game in favour of the Navy by I goal and 2 tries to nil, or 1 1 points to o. The Navy treated u» to1,679 words
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Article38 1894-03-06 127 Captain Hunter has, the A r C. Herald learns, succeeded in obtaining from the Japanese Government for Messrs. Armstrong Co. a contract for two very large s-ieel cruisers, to to>t, it is said, about one million sterling each.38 words
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Article1053 1894-03-06 128 Translated for the Free Press.) The quotations of Java sugar are No. 15 tine guilders per pikul, Mascavados eight and a half. Coffee in the husk guilders 46 to 47 petroleum very quiet at guilders 05 per rase. A considerable number of Chinese and Arabs have failed recently1,053 words
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Article650 1894-03-06 128 THE LOSS OF THE ST. ASAPH." Hongkong Telegraph.) There seems to be now no longer ro"»m for the faintest h^»pe in regard t«> the St. Asaph. The f/angchow came in bearing marks ol a violent collision i'u; St. Asaph is six days overdue on a five days run, and would650 words
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Article181 1894-03-06 128 The Volunteer steamer Tamboff, which has been at Nagasaki since the 2i.«.t ult., did not (says the Rising Sun) put in a manifest when she arrived, as she was en route to Vlad s vo*tock with her home cargo. As, however, S Hatch has failed to keep the port ot181 words
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Article25 1894-03-06 128 After the football i^ over, Ait »rr tlie hclJ is ilear, Straighten my i»o-e and shoulder, Help tne to find my ear.25 words
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1769 1894-03-06 128 The fifty-seventh half-yearly meeting of the* shareholders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was held in the Ci f y Hall Hongkong on the 17th iust. The chair was occupied by Mr. H. Hoppius. The Chief Manager (Mr. T. Jackson) read the notice calling1,769 words
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Article338 1894-03-06 128 THE CODE OF HONOUR AMONG WOMEN. rhe Spectator, talcing for ii-^ text a pap i written by l-adv Constance Lytto i lias an ar it c on the code ot ItO'totir amon;* women. Ih■ n >: at winch women seem t> us (it *ay-j Ul fail im t in honour'338 words
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Article292 1894-03-06 128 Ihe Vancouver Weekly World reports that the local Trades and Labour < «»u: i il on 2nd December, in a series of resolutions unanimously tarried, declared that the protectionist policy of the Dominion has develojied monopolies, trusts, and com* binations. hindered agriculture, oppressed the masses to the enrichment ot tin-292 words
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Correspondence.
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Article895 1894-03-06 129 To the Editor. Sir. Attention has been called in your columns and in those of a Penang contemporary to the under-officering of steamers sailing from the ports of the Straits Settlements. It seems high time that some steps were taken to rectify this disgraceful state of affairs.895 words
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Article688 1894-03-06 129 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1894. H. E. the Governor with Lady Mitchell and Miss Severn attended by Capt. Herbert A. D. C, and Mr. Severn, Piivate Secretary, leave this afternoon at 5 p.m. for Penang in the Colonial steamer Sea Belle. 1 here will be no reception at688 words
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Article1129 1894-03-06 129 (Hongkong Daily Press In connection with ihe Hongkong and Shanghai Bank meeting the above pap:.-r writes as fellows on the urgency for a solution to the present currency impasse:— The references made by the Chairman and Mr. Belilios to the financial policy of th: Indian Government1,129 words
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Article31 1894-03-06 129 Yesterday owing to the exceptionally rou^li weaiher which was experienced in ihe Koads several longkangs and quite a number <>t s.iuifians were sunk or overturned, though fortunately no lives were; los'-.31 words
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Article293 1894-03-06 129 (Bangkok Times.) Phra Yot, the Siamese officer charged with lite murder of Inspector Grosgutin, at KiengChek, on the 3rd June 1893, was forma 1 ly arrested on Wednesday, and duly lodged in an apartment at the Royal Courts of Justice. The tiial has been fixed for293 words
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Article661 1894-03-06 129 Bangkok Times. It is expected that Mr. Archer, who comes out to take the post of Vice-Consul at Chieng Mai will reach Bangkok by the next German mail, about March 15th. M. Pavie has decided to proceed by way of Saigon and Tonquin, in order to take up661 words
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Article1666 1894-03-06 130 A special meeting of the Society was held last night (27th) the Hon'ble W. R. Collyer in the chair, to discuss the rules relating to active members. Mr. Bromhead Matthews withdrew his resolution expunging them, but after some discussion Mr. Edlin gave notice of his intention to1,666 words
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Article129 1894-03-06 130 In Chicago there are 1500 places where the railway lines cross the streets, interrupting the traffic and endangering the lives of citizens. There are also miles of street which are occupied by the lines. Under an ordinance passed unanimously by the City Council, a suit has now been brought against129 words
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Article937 1894-03-06 130 Is a National Granary Practicable? The grain grown in Great Britain would not maintain its population a month in war time» supposing our food supplies from over the seas were cut cff by an enemy's fleet. Were such a contingency to happen, for the first time in937 words
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Article175 1894-03-06 130 The Economist thus concludes an article on the Economics of Opium —The truth seems to be that the ami-opium party in England have been misled, as any association wielding a great influence in philanthropic circles, and carrying on agitation with the help of a subscription list, might be misled Similar175 words
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Article784 1894-03-06 130 In the December issue of the Bankers' Magazine there is a thoughtful article upon "The Future of Silver," which, coming from such an authority, will attract much attention in India. We may say at the outset that the writer takes a cheerful view of the future,784 words
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Article364 1894-03-06 130 Sir William Moore bends us a teliing c'»a!l<T.£e to the ami opium party to produ :e tangible evidence in support ol their dtp. Kxeter Halt, according to a nut very serious anecdote which readers of Punch may remember, used to provide itself, on nightly waye, with awful tTimes of India - 364 words
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Article2070 1894-03-06 131 Threatened Action by Dealers. Objection to Reform. Ihe only really substantial grievance which can be brought forward by the Chinese butcher is ihc increased cost of transport which will, at the outset, arise from the new system, the cost of conveying the pigs in the first instance from2,070 words
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Article488 1894-03-06 131 This morning the New Town Market at Teluk Ayer was formally opened for public use, but we were unable to learn that any ceremony took place, beyond, perhaps, setting a gang or two of coolies to clear the ground in the vicinity, and turning the water488 words
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Article44 1894-03-06 131 Mr. Gompertz, the Cadet attached to the Chinese Protectorate at Penan'g, i* at present in (he General Hospital here suffering from (Vvt r. Fortunate!)' his illness is not of a serious character, ami he is expected t<> return to duty in a few days.44 words
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Article579 1894-03-06 131 Yes, there is a huge fortune awaiting tie ma > w ho can extract and prepare for manufacture th<fibres contained in this plant," said a Manchester cotton manufacturer to the witter a few days ago. as he took up the leaf of a ramie plant which579 words
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Article214 1894-03-06 131 A paragraph in the Financial News says Pahang lias so completely gone out of mind that the report of the British Resident in the district rends like a message from a remote past. The Resident, whose report is already a year oIJ, t-x--presses the opinion that the work of bow'214 words
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Article113 1894-03-06 131 400 Houses Burnt Down. Authentic particulars arc now to band concerning the great fire in Tringganu, concerning which rumours have been already published. At noon, on February 14th, a native house in the town of Tringganu took fire and lhflames rapidly spread to the surrounding house,113 words
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Article758 1894-03-06 132 Lady Fremantle does not return to Hongkong after her present visit to Penit r>g, but goes on to India to visit a relative. The Straits Independent has an article written in a very commendable spirit respecting the reception of the Governor at Pcnang. The American flagship758 words
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Article3346 1894-03-06 132 (February 28th, 1894.) The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held this afternoon in the Board Room, Robinson Road, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present the Hon'ble T. Shelford, Mr. Sohst, Mr. R. W. Maxwell, Inspector- General of Police, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Wray, Protector of3,346 words
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Article243 1894-03-06 132 The Japanese vernacular Siroku Siumfm states that the coming question of Lite day will be that of mix^d or anti-mixed rrvjdence, and the tiglit between the pro^rrssionists and conservatives thereon will be long and hitter, whih* t lie effect of tH< struggle 1 will have bearing upon tfe* future destinies243 words
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Article1716 1894-03-06 133 A Manifesto From Shanghai. The China Association Invites Concerted a< tiox from the commercial centres of the Far East. The British Public to be Educated. The following letter has been addressed i>y Mr. \V. H. Talbnt, Honorary Secretary it the Shanghai Branch of the China Association, to1,716 words
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Article1467 1894-03-06 133 The King's Health. Political Groups. The Trial of Phra Yot. The Tramways Company. (From our o%<n Correspondent., Bangkok 24th Feb., 1894. The stagnation which is a normal condition of Siamese life, and which was so exceptionally interrupted in 1593, has now re-established itself in full swing, to1,467 words
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Article198 1894-03-06 133 The half-yearly general meeting of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., Ltd., was held to-day at noon in the Company's offices, Mr. J. Fiu lay son, (Chairman) presiding. There were also present Messrs. J. Anderson, J. Miller, T. H. Sohst, C. Sugden, A. Laspe and the198 words
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2591 1894-03-06 134 Rajah Brooke's Proposals. We gave an outline of the terms on which the Rajah of Sarawak (S r Charles Brooke) is willing to lake over the territory of the British North Borneo Company in our last issue. The following documents show the whole nutter clearly.2,591 words
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Article328 1894-03-06 134 A brutal murder, followed by the suicide of the perpetrator, took place in Hylam Street on Saturday night, in licensed eating house No. 302 kept by a Japanese named Yeoseka. About 6 p.m. the proprietor went out, leaving a Hylam boy in charge, the only other occupants328 words
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Article348 1894-03-06 134 The Russian Volunteer-fleet S. S. Tambov has come in with a cargo ot coal from Japan and will lo;ul produce for Europe. Owing to the inability of the ice breaking steamer the S Hatch to open the harbour ot Wladiwostock the Tambov had to lie idle for about 26 days348 words
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Article144 1894-03-06 134 SI AM NEWS. Ra ngkok Times.) Another consignment uf tin, frotn the Ratburi Mine, has been shipped to Singapore by tlie Ban Seng Guan. The shipment consists ol 43 bags, containing 34 pikuls weight of ore. We undfsiami that ihe principal impediment to lite successful working of the mine is144 words
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Article562 1894-03-06 134 v IFrom our own Carre? pov dental The "At Homes at the Residency, which have not been held since those given by Mr. and Mrs. Ise monger in 1 887 an! 1888, were revived on Friday last, when Mr. and Mrs. Kynnersley held a very successful one, at which562 words
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Article267 1894-03-06 134 Army p. N vv> An all-day match between the Officers of the Army and the Officers <•! tfic V«w was played on the Esplanade vestmnv commencing shortly before noun. llie scores were Lt. Guggisberg, r.e., m. Olivier 1) Taylor i *l.t. Sargeaimt, k k., c Hale b [Itewtcz <,267 words
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Article790 1894-03-06 135 The Students Missionary Society connected with the English Presbyterian College will endeavour to raise this year /Tsoo for the erection of a school and orphanage in Singapore. The Christian. The annual dinner of the China Asso- iation \va> to have taken place at the Whitehall Rooms,790 words
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Article307 1894-03-06 135 We have it on good authority that the infantry battalion which is to relieve the 2nd Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment (the 10th) is to be tlie 2nd Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers (the sth Regiment) which embarked for Bengal in 1880, taking the place of the307 words
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Article462 1894-03-06 135 Before Mr. Justice Cox and M>. Justice Law. Macro v. Tan Cheng Tr\\\ This was a case in which the plaintiff, Tan Cheng Tuan, a ship's chandler, sued the defendant Mr. A. Mackay, for the price of goods sold and delivered to the SS. Boon San 11. Mr.462 words
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Article1261 1894-03-06 135 [Specially Written for the Singapore Free Press, The affairs of Egypt may be trusted to supply interesting items for the Press for an indefinite time to come. It is not a healthy sign of a country to have too much history, but it has been the fate of ihe1,261 words
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Article497 1894-03-06 135 A visitor to the Tapah G>M Mine in Perak sends to the Plnang Gazette mm account of his visit in which be says Arriving at the Rest-house, my travelling <: <rr»- pinion and I soon found ours [yes amongst i friends, and after a show of497 words
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Article23 1894-03-06 135 £50,145 $242,723 and at present rate of exchange (i 394) £100,000 §1,000,000 That is to say nearly TWENTY-SEVEN PER CENT.23 words
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Article23 1894-03-06 135 The Singapore Insurance Co. announce a special meeting of the shareholders for Mar. iGth. to receive the report and accounts o( the liquidators.23 words
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Article182 1894-03-06 136 There is a shudder of expectancy running through the warlike Ink-chins and native born Chinese at the contemplated new move of the Siamese Government. It is intended, we (Siam Free Press) learn, to entorce compuUary service throughout that portion of His Majesty's dominions still remaining intact,182 words
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Article223 1894-03-06 136 A general public meeting of the inhabitants was held on the 27th ult to consider what stops should be taken to welcome the Governor. The Reception Committee appointed consists of I The Hon. the Resident Councillor. The Members of the Legislative Council. The Officer Comm .'inning223 words
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Article51 1894-03-06 136 M. RafYray, who was in Singapore for some time, has been ya/.etled as trench Consul at Cape Town. Capt. Daniel, of the tank strainer Elax reports having passed the .American barque "J. S. L.k". all well, in lat. 5 0 40' X. a*ul long, ijir 50' E., on the 27th51 words
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Article371 1894-03-06 136 The Russian Naval Department contemplates the construction of two military transports, one ice-breaker, and ten torpe-do-boats during the present year, and with this object has invited tenders from some Russian and foreign shipbuilders. The subscriptions t<> I lit* late bond issue for the United States from New371 words
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Article72 1894-03-06 136 GAZETTE NOTIFICATIONS. The instrument appointing Mr. VV.E. Maxwell deputy-governor during the absence of His Excellency Sir C.B.H. Mitchell in Fenang and Perak is published. The name of Mr. A. L. Stewart is added to the Commission of the Peace in Singapore. A Council of Judges will72 words
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Article704 1894-03-06 136 It will be astonishing news, says a Hiogo exchange, to many that the Bicycle Manufactory in Yokohama is ahta now to export machines, yet such is the case. Six have gone to Russia, and one each to Hawaii and Amoy. The factory is kept busy with numerous orders from the704 words
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Article1240 1894-03-06 136 Telegraphic and mail news has lately been disquieting. Pessimistic political prophets are having a real good time," and in their vaticinations they gloat over coming horrors. International jealousy, intrigue, financial difficulties, doubts about the Bank of England, the collapse of silver, the spread of Anarchism furnish1,240 words
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Article409 1894-03-06 136 At the last annual general meeting o{ tht- Lawn Tennis Association it was proposed by a large majority to adopt the system of handicapping by sixths, instead of the existing quarter system. A I ablet has been placed in Harrow School Chapel to the memory of Captain John Dunn, of409 words
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Article3573 1894-03-06 137 The Annual Dinner. The annual dinner of the Singapore Debating Society was held in the Singapore Club las! night (2nd), under the Presidency of the Hon'ble VV« X Collyer. Among I hose present were ii. E. Sir Charles Warrco, G C m G K.C.H the Hon'bles Lionel3,573 words
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Article639 1894-03-06 138 The Chief Justice in a pleasant speech proposed the toast of the Singapore Debating Society. He congratulated the Society on the meeting that evening; they had had an excellent dinner, distinguished guests, and, if he mi^ht say so, some rattling good speeches. They had had a practical illustration639 words
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Article219 1894-03-06 138 We are asked to say that copies of the Slraits Asiatic Journal, Nos. 26 and 25 are now ready, and can be obtained on application to Kir. R. J. Wilkinson, Secretary. Perhaps some members would like to send direct for copies, as it will lake some time to secure delivery219 words
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Article566 1894-03-06 138 The annual report of Tan Tock Seng's Hospital shows that $29,037.34 were received and $26,31 8.80 expended. $5,000 were invested mortgages on landed property, while the balance of assets over liabilities stands at §27,358.90. We deeply regret to hear, just on going to press, that a566 words
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Article425 1894-03-06 138 A very enjoyable evening entertainment was given at the Teutonia Club on Saturday night in the form of what is called the annual Mympitz-abend, a sort of fancydress carnival at which various burlesque amusements are presented. There was a miscellaneous musical programme in which the Radau-Capelle," a425 words
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Article154 1894-03-06 138 A Kuala Lumpor correspondent writes Sir E. Fremantle, X.C 8., Commander-in Chief of the China Squadron, arrived here by a special train from Xt-ing, at 1.30 p.m. The Resident Engineer with Messrs. H. C. Holmes and Chariton Maxwell went down early in the morning and accompanied him back.154 words
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Article177 1894-03-06 138 The usual monthly medal handicap on Saturday resulted in the following i^t. 2nd. HVap. Tol. 1. H. Vade \i 4<> 8 S\ 2. E. J. Nanson 51 55 18 88 3. W. li. Taylor 55 4Q l<> 88 4. j 15 Elcuin 44 53 8 S(> 5.177 words
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Article278 1894-03-06 138 The Governor ami Lady Mitchell had a cordial reception on the occasion of their tirst visit to Penang. The following is condensed from the Penang papers The Colonial steamer Sea Belle was signalled coming through the South Channel at about 6.30 a.m. (2nd March), when the278 words
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Article894 1894-03-06 138 A Singapore Novel. Bright Celestials, by John Coming Chinaman (Rev. Arch. Lamont) London. T. Fisher I'nwm. 1894There is a dearth of novelists in Singapore when therefore a novelist arises ir. the place, he should bo made much of. Mr. Lamoni's novel is not of the kind the average reader894 words
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Article2148 1894-03-06 139 Their Lordships Lionel Cox, C.J.J S. M. Gatty and A. F, Law, JJ. Roun-Jacquemyns v, Lillie. This was an appeal from an order made by Mr. French, the Consular Judge, Bang- kok, refusing the application of Mr. Lillie, Editor of the Stum Free Press, and defendant in2,148 words
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Article725 1894-03-06 139 The annual report on the Post Office for 1893 shows that 5,313,340 articles \v* j re received ami despatched, as compared with 5,023,340 iv 1892. Registration seems to have made rapid progress, the increase in this department being 18,500 articles and j the fees paid more than725 words
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756 1894-03-06 139 THE BANGKOK.SINGAPORE CATTLE TRADE. 11 The Ox knoweth his owner." Isaiah 3 > If t Siam Ox could relate its history, it would often be an cwnttul one. Not long ago, the Consular reports in IJangkok stated that about 13.000 oxen were shipped to Singapore in one year, and of756 words
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Article168 1894-03-06 139 At the meeting of Lhc Royal Geographical Society, to be held on February uth, a paper on "JohoreV was to liavc bt*eu read by Mr. liarry Lake, the President, Mr. Clements R. Markham, C.8., in the t hair. The Chinese squadron arrived on Saturday afternoon from H m^kon^, coming i'»168 words
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Article572 1894-03-06 140 The Parish Councils Bill. London^ 2jth February, iSgf. The House of Commons has agreed to the amendment proposed by the House of Lords to the Parish Councils Bill, with reference to acquiring lands. They have adopted a compromise retjardin^ that restricting the. number of elective trustees to Parish572 words
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Article132 1894-03-06 140 The Indian Eludget. An Import Duty on Silver. 'I ii»- livrd) I">u<!lc t provides for a live I t r o iit ul v up< >n sit\ it. The Parish Councils Bill. Mr. Gladstone moved the adoption of t Lord;? amendments u> ihe. Parish I uun- <132 words
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Article179 1894-03-06 140 Mr. Gladstone has explained his motives for resigning. The Queen has accepted his resignation and has summoned Lord Roseberv. [Received at 12.05 noon.l Lord Rosebery Premier. Failing Eyesight Cause of Mr. Gladstone's Retirement. London, $th March, 1894. Lord Rosebery has accepted the office of Prime Minister, and179 words
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Article341 1894-03-06 140 Quotation. Capital Paid up Shares Pd. Div, Hongkcngfc S'hai B.nk. 93 prem. ex. div. ?io,oooooo $*****,000 So/MO 12.5 2» 4 yr N.it on.il B»nk of C ma $35% disc £1.000.000 4400.150 £g Founders. Sl5O Nominal 75° 4* Bk. of China, Jap. Straits $2 $£2 000.000341 words
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Miscellaneous589 1894-03-06 140 CLEARANCES. March 5. Hong Wan, Brit, sir., Bullen, for Klang and Teluk Anson. Ualypso, Bnt. str Lowry, for Deli. Sri Hong Ann, Brit, str., Rozells, for Klang, via ports. Neera, Brit, str., Morris, f r Klang via ports. Hanoi. Brit, str., Thow, for Bengkalis and Bagan. Kohilla, P. and O.589 words
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Miscellaneous1247 1894-03-06 140 VKSSIL6 IN PORT. Flags T«n. Captain Arrived From Consignees For, Wfoea Men-oi-War Archer Brit. tor. cr., Rogers Feb. 12 Penang Sr. N. Officer Ching Vik.x Chin, gun-boat, K. Poh Chin Mar. 3 Hongkong Chinese Con«. !I'k >mj. M ir. IMPfiRiEUSK Brit. oru. ,B4oo McQuhae Feb. 20 Hongkong China, Mar. 131,247 words
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