The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 27 March 1894
1894-03-27
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1894-03-27 173 THE Singapore Free Press and MERCHANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, MARCH 27th, 1894. No ijlS18 words
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Article198 1894-03-27 173 \d s. Articles. j uh]« in Hongkong, 311-.'.dci at ion. .1^ i Warren Competitions. M B^^ 1-1 M\emption. M M^/74 *oi Coins, B'4Ih« t.cltt-T oi ihe Law, 1 V r, Vui ir.;cering in Perak, W j ISur. reme Court. A Hampers Application, jrApproving a Bankruptcy Composition, 175 Tne Assizes,198 words
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Article34 1894-03-27 173 (Coßß^g up t6 March 22.) Hank B^. 2 °f Private cnSfi Hr 2°* docwT^e'tß^^w^ 2 riank ae^ff I > (> "> ;:-:< 1 gt9| buy f9 95 Ha«k of Eng y ?mV?i-j£ 2 6 ".K.. .l] a34 words
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Article51 1894-03-27 173 f m -'J U i ij.it cr ...3 BF 39 o QoCes '4 J/> p C;■ Blatksj 44 M w>- 4^ c per (do. do.) »j 4-5 ■j (Fine do.) 55° j ,1 ftrl fFine <■!(>.) 5-5° j ■■!<'- (Kinc do.) 4-5° A B 3^ "Padang .V^s i..- t51 words
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Article21 1894-03-27 173 Domestic Occurrence. DEATH. On the 12th Match, at the Rangoon General Hospital of henrt disease. John Thomas i-iriL-JOT, formeily ol Singapore.21 words
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Article, Illustration29 1894-03-27 173 Meres!ia!! the Prp-s t!.- People's fight maintain, U ll awed by influence and unbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth !:er glorious precepts draw, PleJised to Relicion. I.ovaitv. and Law.29 words
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Article696 1894-03-27 173 (March 20th.) The introduction of an Arms Act into the legislation of this year receives, apart from its obvious intrinsic merits, a distinct support from certain recent occurences at Hongkong. There, owing to a feud between two powerful Chinese factions, the Sze-Yap and the Tungkoon, of 10,000696 words
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Article361 1894-03-27 173 L\ spite of the political cri>'i3 which i> coming to a head and the many me- occupations of tlie members of the House i of Commons, the Colony is deeply indebted to those members of the Colonial Party who have, with little delay, taken care that the interests ot361 words
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Page 173 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous630 1894-03-27 173 THE WEEK. i Ihe next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the If-. M. s. s. Yarra to-mor-row (Wednesday), with London advices to the 2nd inst being followed by the P. &O. S. S, Surat on the 2nd April, with London dates to the 9th inst. This mail630 words
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Article313 1894-03-27 174 To those who have had an opportunity of reading the evidence in the Phra Yot trial at Bangkok in which the accused, a Siamese officer, is charged with the murder of M. GrOSGURIN at Keng Check during the French invasion of the Mekong Valley, what appeared to be313 words
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Article1291 1894-03-27 174 (March 21st.) We have been kindly furnished with the Rules under which competitions" will be conducted for a series of Challenge Shields, presented by the retiring General Officer Commanding, Sir CHARLES WARREN, for I t»c promotion of athletic sports and rifle- shooting amongst the military forces oMlfp:;1,291 words
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Article352 1894-03-27 174 (March 22nd.) WITH reference to the letter of l< Volun-j tecr on the subject of the unfair incidence of jury seivice, particularly on men who already voluntarily give military service to the State, as compared with men who seem to dodge the former and shirk the latter, we352 words
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Article277 1894-03-27 174 Writing in anticipation of the Chamber of Commerce meeting to-day, summoned to discuss the advisability of the introduction of a British Dollar merely as another string to the Currency bow, in case of any unforeseen restrictions in the supply of the Mexican and Japanese coins, one jjfcjdterial point277 words
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Article670 1894-03-27 174 (March 20th.) The law and its varied processes must always, as a whole, attract a good deal of attention, and the patience with which the Brh sh layman endures the iurking S ubtlet es of the law in the simple trust that soul chow good670 words
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Article532 1894-03-27 174 I Col. Walk !-:k, th- cm lrrnan<lin^ Offi cr <a the \>t y\~ f.. [*cf*k Sikhs, lias publicly ivroiiivjiim^^;!'.; formaiioa ol a Mv v 40K S9Ip Corps amongst the Huropcaß JWfIHr I1 w arc :.*v.'!y a'!, it 9M^V[ißll Gov- crnment servants. T he conductor of a local journal thinks532 words
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Article1117 1894-03-27 175 Ol block tin 18,615 pikuls, and of tin ore S.6^ o pikuls, worp exported from Perak in February. The duty amounted to 9101,758. Sir K. L O'Maliev, our late Chief Juslice, was amongst those present at the annual China Association dinner on the 21st February, Among1,117 words
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Article1476 1894-03-27 175 On the 21st Feb. this important Association, which has strong and influential branches in Shanghai, Hongkong and Japan, in addition to a powerful organization in London as far as the latler section is concerned, held its annual meeting, issued its annual report, and ate its annual dinner.1,476 words
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Article372 1894-03-27 175 Col. R. S. Frowd Walker. Commanding ist Batt. Perak Sikhs, writes the following letter to the Pinang Gazette Dear Sir, I think it would be interesting matter for you to know that the civilian community ci Larut took a very active and useful past in372 words
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Article582 1894-03-27 175 [n the House of Commons on Feb. the [6lh« Mr. Curzdn asked the I ndei -Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he ould now lay upon J the table the promised p^>ers relating to Slam. jg Sir K. Grey: It is not desirJurv.i to v ;e582 words
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Article480 1894-03-27 176 Sir Thomas Sutherland, m.p. (Echo.) Although the hon. Member for Greenock, and the presiding genius of that great and enterprising Corporation, the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, has been associated with the Coluni-tl Party almost from Us inception, he did not take any prominent part in480 words
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30 1894-03-27 176 With reference t<> S V. Order of the i«/ili inst., :■>. Saturday read Friday anJ for Monday read Saturday." H. E. McCallum, Major, r.k., Commandant S.V'.A.30 words
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Article211 1894-03-27 176 We regret to announce the death at Rangoon <>i the Right Revd, Monseigneur Bigandet, the Roman Cathedral Bishop of Raoiatha, and Vicar Apostolic <;f Lower Burmah, at ihe gieat age oi Si years. He >\,<v burn at Besancon in 181 and left X ranee in 1837211 words
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Article1030 1894-03-27 176 Resignation Foreshadowed over the Employers' Liability Bill. The action taken by Mr. Gladstone in the House of Commons on 20th inst. on the further consideration of the Lords' amendment to the Employers' Liability Bill has given rise lo consi Jerable disappointment, even in official Ministerial1,030 words
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620 1894-03-27 176 {Ceylon Observer.) We are indebted to a Colombo merchant for a copy of the last report of the great Australian Broken Hill Proprietorv Co., Ltd., and it certainly shows a marvellous array of figures and results, and apparently great prosperity, even in620 words
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Article711 1894-03-27 176 (Straits Independent.) The fact is that, although the value ol silver h<i^ lon^ been in the proportion «>! 15 or 16 lo one against gold, thai proportion, owing 1 lo the increased discoveries and production ut the while metal, has long been upset and cannot l»e reestablished711 words
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Article1294 1894-03-27 176 Dealing with the Japanese competition far the trade of this Colony a contributed article lo l'>Pinang Gazette refers to the fact that the Japanese have recently establislied a line o! iteamers to import Indian cotton into Japan ;*t cheaper rates than was possible while the carrying trade1,294 words
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Article726 1894-03-27 177 The Chinese vessels A7/r^ Yuen and Lai Yuen came in this morning for Penang. Notice hoards containing a sentence in Chinese with regard to the rule of the road ar«- bring painted, and will be put up at the street stands and in jinrikisha depots. The726 words
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Article18 1894-03-27 177 > i4 »c "You know you broke your promise to l:e Nevct mind I can make another just as18 words
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Article751 1894-03-27 177 Another important development of the pearling industry emanating from Singapofe seems likely to be successfully carried out. For some little time lately Messrs. McAlister Co. have had representatives prospecting the Borneo Coast for pearl shell, with the enterprise usually exhibited by the firm. They have at last751 words
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Article424 1894-03-27 177 The Duties of a Citizen. To THE KDiTOR. Sir, For. some years I have been a humble member of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery, giving up a considerable portion of my time to what may fairly !>e termed a service of the State a not unimportant service if we believe424 words
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Article378 1894-03-27 177 The Russian vessel Admiral Nachimoff left this morning at 7.30 bound east. v A Passenger writes to the 1 1 jflflkj kong papers eulogising the bravery ||ftoi presence of mind of the captain and cers of the Blue-funnel steamer Tantalus on the occasion of the recent dangerous stranding near Hongkong,378 words
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Article871 1894-03-27 177 A meeting of the Debating Society was held last evening in the Town Mall, the business being to consider a motion by Mr. Ediin in connection with the abolition ol the dual vole hitherto allowed to active members and also to debate the proposition That all revenue der<v<871 words
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1518 1894-03-27 178 We publish below the full conditions to be observed in competing for the various trophies kindly presented by HE. Sir Charles Warren, G.C.M.G., K.CB., General Officer Commanding the Straits Settlements Challenge Shields. i. Tug of War. 2.— Rifle Shooting. Foot-b ill I Association). 4.— Golf.1,518 words
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Article761 1894-03-27 178 L OUIS KOSSUTH. Ex-Governor of Hungary, was born April 21, iSoi, at Mono!;, in the county of Zemplin, where his lather was a owner, c;t the noble class. Louis was educated at the Protestant College of ScharasehpatacU, where he qualified himseli for the jro 1 ssion of an advocate, obtained761 words
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Article1200 1894-03-27 178 How They Affect Food and Wages. A paper was read before the Royal Statistical Society in the Museum of Practical Geology, jermyn Street, by Lord George Hamilton, M.r., on Ocean Highways, their bearing on food and wages in Great Britain. He said that many of the most1,200 words
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Article42 1894-03-27 178 Mr. \Y. Allan, .\i.i\, is said to have suei ceeded in making -i cartridge vvhicli mi! i do away wiib any danger o: jammtug iv a machine gun or in a magazine rille. '1 i;e cartridge cas<_* is made of consumable celluloid.42 words
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Article284 1894-03-27 178 {From our #a" Correspondent.} The arrival 'the two Chinese m?r.-of-war on Tuesday the 14th inst., caused some little excitement amongst the Chines population of Malacca. As they anchored at about 4 30 p. m., the pier and sea front were lined with spectators; and ev^n St. Paul's Hill had284 words
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Article713 1894-03-27 178 A Rum ai. VIBW, How long, a^ks the Ckrom cle, arc the I .or is to abuse our patience 1 Ihe hereditary legislators may have been, as Sir George Tret'dyan within their strict legal right in emasculating the Scotch Fisheries Bill. \\w* it is n> less713 words
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Article124 1894-03-27 178 i A Japanese contemporary' states t another inroad seems likely tv l»e tua i the import trade '>* Japanese 1-< !.> t! i- lite manufacture t*( ivhich is Raid '>> be ti v j cond b\ the < >saka ''< vi S|ii i j Coin j> ui «y on 'i124 words
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Article473 1894-03-27 179 March 20th, 1894. The cases against Wee A Seng and Lira Teog, Uic former charged 1 wiib stealing} an<! the- latter witli receiving goods stolen frorr. the Town Storj of Messrs. Riley Hargreaves <Sc Co.] were concluded yester(].\y. both prisoners being found i»uitty. They were sentenced to thne473 words
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Article238 1894-03-27 179 Final Settlement. 'Telegram to Manila papers.) Madrid, March 6th. La it night telegrams were received from General Martinez Campos, Spanish envoy to the Sultan of Morocco for the Melilla affair reporting that the negotiations are now concluded Morocco is to pay an indemnity ol four iviiiiit.:; dollars,238 words
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Article175 1894-03-27 179 It n olden days milady "swore her pretty oath i v yea and nay/ the modern dame *»t f&hion (says ihc New York Tribune with the frankness ol her world and period, uses the "bi^ <j;::tr openly. Smoking seems t<> be an accepted Jacl among ihe young married Voi-;" 1175 words
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Article89 1894-03-27 179 The Bangkok Times says For safely piloting the S s. J. B. Say, that acted jackal to the French gunboats. Inconstant and CometCy when crossing the bar on the memorable 13th July, it is stated that Pilot Jack-on has been offered 2.400 francs of the hall89 words
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Article745 1894-03-27 179 England, Siam, and the rest of (lie world j must put the best face possible on the fact that the French an- still at Chanta- j boon, and intend to remain there. There are several ways of putting a thing, and the choice depends on the745 words
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Article961 1894-03-27 179 The ninth ordinary general meeting of the Straits Fire Insurance Co Lr]., was held to-day (22nd at noon in the Company's offices, Robinson Road, Mr. Th. Sohst, j Chairman, presiding. There were also present Messrs. T. S. Thomson, D. \V. Lovelf, A. X. van <W961 words
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Article802 1894-03-27 179 PA LEST I NE. Last, eight, in the Singapore Volunte* r Drill Hall,' U.K. Sir Charles Wan.:; lectured on Palestine" in aid of the I mds of the St. Nicholas Home. There was a large and fashionable audience, the spacious Hall b( ing we!! filled. Previous to the. lecture Mr.802 words
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Article34 1894-03-27 179 The partial eclipse of lite moon !as»l *****!. t ivas well seen licre ihe sky bcinj; fairly clear. I!. M. S. *andi r left Siogajx re \< dav .'ill'.riiotn at oue o'clock Luuou East* ivatd.34 words
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Article5669 1894-03-27 180 The Chamber of Commerce Considers. Vote in favour. An extraordinary general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held at noon to-day (22nd March) to consider the following resolution Thai ti.e Committee of this Chamber be instructed to act in co-operation with the Hongkong Chamber of5,669 words
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Article371 1894-03-27 181 Martini v.~ Lee Metford. During the last few years the Bombay Rifle Club lias done much useful service in encouraging greater attention to rifle shooting, not only among Volunteers, which, we believe, was the primary object its promoters had in view, but also among members of the army371 words
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354 1894-03-27 181 A businessman, well-knownin Singapore, writes as below to the editor of ilie Times of India Iv.r, At Indore on visiting the library I noticed in the papers that an agitation against the cultivation of opium had resulted in a Commission being sent to India. On354 words
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Article1061 1894-03-27 181 It is now evident that one ot the nx>st perp'oxin# problems confronting; ti »c industrial and commeicial progress of m mkind for a long" time p ist has reached a triumphant solution, fliene h.is been for the world an age of steam in w!n<_h thett* wasJapan Mail - 1,061 words
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Article169 1894-03-27 181 At the Supreme Court, this morning, before Mr. Justice Law, Mr. NJapier, in the absence oi the Attorney General (in th<; Assize Court] moved thai Mr. Siantj, Barrister-at-Laiv, sho ild !k» admitted to practice at the l>ar o( the Straits Settlements as an advocate and solicitor but in doing so169 words
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Article5410 1894-03-27 182 By Rudyar!) Kipling. (By Sficcitr Arrangement. It had been raining heavily for one whole month raining on a camp of thirty thousand men and thousands of camels, elephants, horses, bullocks d mules all gathered together at a place called Rawal Pindi, to be reviewed by ihe Viceroy5,410 words
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Article384 1894-03-27 183 1 20th March, 1894. The excitement consequent on welcoming the j new Governor has subsided. Sir Charles Mitchell has come and gone, and much good is expected by the public from his visit They sny His Ex- I cellency's Private Secretary ran short of his supply ol pocket384 words
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Article1524 1894-03-27 183 {From our o-juu Correspondent.'} It cannot be supposed that your readers in Singapore have taken much interest in the trial which, for some weeks past, has been the chief subject of interest here. Xor is it, perhaps, quite easy to explain what was its chi-f attraction1,524 words
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Article44 1894-03-27 183 Singapore, March 24th, i i. Orderly Officer, for. ensuing week: Lieut. Davics. Orderly Sergeant for ensuing »et* Corpl. < )rmi~i<>!'. Wednesday, 5.15 P-">- Ml :i '.(-i-^ v M J ititt-drill .it rorf rullei ion, i McCai lum, Major, R.I Coi unandant S.\'.A44 words
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Article144 1894-03-27 183 The. Rangoon Tim s >:w< Hie Auti- Opium News declares that the serious damage recently inflicted upou Ihe opium crop 1- in answer lo Lite prayers of ihe a^.,! members of the Society of^rnend* wh». during the late three days prayer meeting at Exeter Hall, scV ral times prayci that144 words
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Article778 1894-03-27 184 The telegraph steamer Seine, with the Hongkong-Labuan cable, left London on the i Oth inst. H. X. M\s M era pi, Captain J. E. Sicken. arrived here on the 23rd instant from j Acbeen and will dock at Tanjong Pagar. The Bangkok Times of the 21st778 words
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Article406 1894-03-27 184 Rep.k Struck, at Bukit Koman. Right pert of Crushing Stuff. The following telegram has been received this morning by the local Secretary of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd., from Mr. \V. Bibby, Mine Manager at Raub: Raub, Sj o a. m. 26th. Bukit Koman. Have struck reef406 words
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Article160 1894-03-27 184 BK Decision for Mr. Murray Campbell. Mr. Murray Campbell telegraphed on mrsday to Singapore from London that in the large arbitration case between him and the Siamese Government judgment had been given in his favour. Referring to the Korat Railway arbitration, which has been going on160 words
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Article862 1894-03-27 184 lii spite of the undue and undesirable devotion to business that keeps many of the mercantile houses in full blast even on Bank Holidays, and keeps their European staff at the dollar grindstone, a strongish I detachment of the S. V. A. were862 words
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Article248 1894-03-27 184 In connection with the method of select- ing jurors for service the following pro- I posed new section in the Hongkong Ordin- I ance seems to secure that every one- on j the^ list shall take his turn. We do not i know what the248 words
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Article51 1894-03-27 184 As the Gerroau ss. Sumatra from \)c\\ was coming in through Nt.-w Harbour thimorniug <hn met the s.s. Si. Oswald bound westward and in Ucr efforts to avoid a collision slit- ran into the Government pier on I'ulau Brani carrying it away. Hie Sumatra afterwards proceeded to tlx Bortx o51 words
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Article339 1894-03-27 184 A two days' match was played on the Esplanade on Good Friday and Saturday between Lieut. Harington's team and the S. C. C. twelve a-side. The latter won by 123 runs. It will be observed that Messrs Glassford and IJougal, two Sdftitgor visitors, played for Lieut. Harington's tram \ftd339 words
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Article2257 1894-03-27 185 On Feb. Bth the London Morning Aditrtiser celebrated its centenary, having been founded in 1794 as the Publicans Morning Advertiser by a society of licensed victuallers for the benefit of their trade, and the relief of their less fortunate I brethren. Iwo other dailies alone can2,257 words
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Article214 1894-03-27 185 The glory oi Billingsgate, says the C/ironi trie, appears to be fading away, or, in other words, the ring is being broken, if one may judge by the expressions of a I leading market tenant. It seems that, owing to the heavy Corporation tolls, the trade of Billingsgate is passing214 words
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Article105 1894-03-27 185 The special general meeting of the Jelebu Mining and Trading Co., to confirm the alteration in the articles of Association passed 0:1 the EOtli inst. was held on i Saturday last in the Exchange Rooms. There were present Messrs. J. P. JoaI quim, }o\m Andejson, John105 words
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Article389 1894-03-27 185 The annual distribution of prizes 1 by the pupils in the Government English School took place at Cross Street Softool, on Thursday la^t, at eleven o'clock. The Hon f ble VV. IC. Maxwell, C. m. g who distributed the prizes, was met on his arrival at the389 words
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Article152 1894-03-27 185 S. C.C. H. E. This match was commenced tins morning on the Esplanade, the R. being ill"--ifirst to handle the willow, Guggisbenj an 1 ■J.-trgoaiMii facing the bowling of Murren l^rDoii^.il. The K. E. were all out fo- *g ML (3>i^^:>l)<M^ (13), Gardner [12) an 1 ■k 11 10152 words
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Article239 1894-03-27 185 I March 2Otls, 1894.) Homeward tonnage has reniaine I scarceduring the past week, and the freight market continues steady. For London, via Canal, Bag (i<n>ds arc still quoted at 25 Bale Gatnbier 27 6 30/- anJ Peppers 30 \,a 27 (>. For Liverpool, via Canal, frcigiits arc nominally j239 words
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Article1883 1894-03-27 186 (Vid Ritngoon.) THE QUEENS SPEECH. The Bank ok England. Revolution in Brazil. An airs ix \Y*;st Africa. London, 12th March. Her Majesty in her speech at the opening of the new session of Parliament l -day says that her relations with ail the foreign powers are friendly. Negotiations1,883 words
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Article296 1894-03-27 186 1 At the sitting of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, held at Rome on the 21st nit, j the Minister ot Finance made his financial statement to an attentive House. The I actual deficit in 1894-5 nc estimated at 177,000,000 lire. The debt of the Trcaj sury exceeded 500,000,000 lire,296 words
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Page 186 Advertisements
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Advertisement385 1894-03-27 186 Robinson Co. I SINGAPORE. (Established 1858.J Ladies' and Gentlemen's Outfitters. LADIES' DEPARTMENT. Silk and Satins. Costumes. Milliner}-. Umbrellas L T ntrimmed Hats. Parasols. Dress Materials. Laces. Boots and Shoes. Ribbons. Haberdashery. Hosiery. Corsets. Gloves. Underclothing. Velvets. Velvettas. Velveteens. Crapes. Plushes. Gauzes. Embroidering. Fancy Articles for Present*. The dress-making department is385 words
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Advertisement377 1894-03-27 186 JOHN LITTLE Co. HAVE NOW ON HAND GOLF CLUBS. Drivers, Brassies, Cleeks, Lofting Irons, Mid-Spoons, Mashies, Niblicks, Caddie Bags, A.I. Red Rubber Balls and "Silv«rtown," Hockey Sticks and Balls, White and Red Gut for re-^tringing^ Ten* Bats. CRICKET. Cobbett's, Daft'sand Lilly white's Cane Handled Bats. Dukes" Match and Practice Balls.377 words
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247 1894-03-27 187 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. Caiilp. AnPRFS?*, Advertiser, Singapore, Telephoxr Nlmekk. No. 61. Published at 20a, Collyer Quay. Singapore. I i HPHE hading English Newspaper in tie I Straits Settlements Johore the I Protected Xative States of Perak, Selani gor, Sungei Ljong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan; British Xorth247 words
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Advertisement459 1894-03-27 187 TJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL SioooJooo RESERVE FUND J JS»S RESERVE LIABILITY OF > 4 2 00 000 PROPRIETORS fi0.000.000 Court op Directors. CfiAiRX.AN— H. HOPPIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman— C. J. HOLLIDAY, Esq. 5C M CHXPLSON, Esq. A. MCCONACHIE, Esq. H H. J'JSM-h, Esq. J. S. Moses, Esq.459 words
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Advertisement283 1894-03-27 187 OL F ActNTS, BEHN, MEYER Co., Singapore and Penang. Wmm^ Messrs. John Little Co. jjr^BL Messrs. Guntzel is: Schuhmacher R-'H Batavia and Sourabaya, I^.* -vii* I Messrs. Hougiiton Co. l^jjggg^^^^^ Jan. 4. mw.f. THE BEST Ofe BLOOD 01 Punfier JSHSL AND TONIC |H j^aAppetite, p^, ||H Make the Weak M283 words
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Advertisement687 1894-03-27 187 X HE NEW HARBOUR DOCK J COMPANY, LIMITED. This Company executes Ships' repairs of all dis criptions in the most efficient manner, under the super ntendence of European Shipwrights ard Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length 41 «j reet. Depth of Water from 14 feet to 15* feet. Width at687 words
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Advertisement285 1894-03-27 187 ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT. The Free Press \> the best medium for I advertisni£ In the Far East. It circulates I largely among all classes of the community I it is the largest daily newspaper and h,is 1 j the largest circulation in the Straits Settle- Special attention given to effectively I285 words
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142 1894-03-27 188 London, 20th Ma) lJi, 1894. In tl^c House of Commons Mr. Sydney Buxton, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, stated that the matter of the 1 Straits Militaiy Charges had been considered, and he hoped to be able shortly to announce the decision of the142 words
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Article95 1894-03-27 188 London y 21st March, itfyj. Senator Boulaoger is appointed French Colonial Minister. Prospects of Dissolution. The Times in an article states that it is < 'garded as certain in the best- in formed Radical circles that Parliament will be dissolved in July. rThe Commons and the95 words
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Article159 1894-03-27 188 London, 22nd March., tSgj. A new Registration Bill is announced to be the lirst measure in the Government r ro^rar.ime for the ensuing session. Britain and South Africa. Britain sovereignty has been proclaimed < ver Pondoland. Pondoland i- n lerrilory on the coast i<> the > <.<uth ol159 words
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Article42 1894-03-27 188 London, 23rd Ma reft t 1894. At Washington the Foreign Committee of the Senate i> discussing a new Chinese reaty superseding* the Exclusion Arts cow in force and permitting the restricted admission of Chinese into the L'nited States.42 words
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Article148 1894-03-27 188 There has been rioting at Buda Pestli. Students ancl otliors insisted upon the < losing of the theatres and other places of amusement as a mark of mourning for the late Louis Kossutli, and hoisted black flags everywhere, TJie police removed I leseand fired w^on ll»e mob.148 words
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Article311 1894-03-27 188 MARCH 26th, 1894. Quotation. Capital Paid up Shares Pd. Div, Hangkong S'hai B*nk. 93 prem. ex. div. $10,*****0 $10,000,000 80,000 *****s i yr. 19,970 a £H National Bank of Crina $35 disc. £1.000,000 £400,150 £s Founders. $150 Nominal 75° X 1 Bk. of China. Jap. Straits $2 £*S*»>fiOO311 words
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Advertisement71 1894-03-27 188 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. T'lH publK ar informed that the address of the Society's Inspector, Mr. I.. I. Paulai Ihe Old Goal t Brass Bassa Koa I. All persoi s ing lo report any cases of "uciiv which ma) come under their notice are requested to71 words
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Advertisement52 1894-03-27 188 TABLE hi WATERSy4y nt Ji\ Q> Patronised i I•^ the principal IS Clubs > Hotels, C/ 5 and Residents e^ I in Singapore and /at the Outports. iN^^ *7^ I O ie shipping >^ supplied. Im Q* Orders from lup to 3000 dozen promptly executed. /A^ J. FRASER 7 D.52 words
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Advertisement64 1894-03-27 188 ANGLO-FRENCH COLLEGE FOR LADIES Li%j)i\ Hail, Tl whnm Ko\d !.(!\u<i\. Principals: Misses Le Boutillict, I_T IfiH class education for Gdttlemen's Jdttg! ters. Preparation for all Examinations. Grea attention paid to languages, music and physical development. Spacious accommodation aiuj i forts unsurpassed. Pees moderate and incfu«i%'< Reference J. j. Macbean, K^q.,64 words
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Miscellaneous568 1894-03-27 188 CLEARANCES. March 2^. BiSAGNO, Ital. str., Cognosso, for Hongkong. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Giesche, for Malacca, and Klang. Isabella, Hrit. str., Hudson, for Djambie. Sri Tringganu, Hrit. str., Willock, for Malacca. Doris. Ger. str.. Raben, for Bangkok. SiAK, Dut. .str., Kamminga, for Deli, via ports. Sri Pkgatan, Dut. str., Vander568 words
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Miscellaneous1095 1894-03-27 188 VESSELS IN PORT. Flags 8c Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees For, When Archer Brit. tor. cr., Rogers Mar. 21 Batavia Sr. N. Officer Mkrafi Dut. g.b., 789 Sickens Mar. 23 Olchleh Dut. Con. Gen. At-hecii, Other Vessels Achilles Brit. 1487 Howey Mar. 26 Liverpool Mansfield H'kong, Mar. it Anna P.,1,095 words
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