The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 7 August 1894
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section19 1894-08-07 65 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 th, ,894. No. 36719 words
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Article79 1894-08-07 65 (Corrected up to August 6.J On London. I tank 4 m/s il demand 2/1 Private credits 3 m/s .2/ 1 i- documents 3 m/s 2/ 1| credits 0 m/s 2/2 On India. 1 *an k uo mand 193 On Hongkong. Bank demand par. On Yokohama. Bank demand dis. On79 words
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Article121 1894-08-07 65 (August 6.) C».unbitr 7-47> Cube No. i f. 12 25 do, do. No, 2 1050 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 9 2.5 do. White, (Fair L/w=s% J 155° Nutmegs 150s io llit- Jb.) f^Mace iHanda) t. 95 loves (Arabeinaj -'4- *li Colfec (n>£ h!acks) 3 s 75 1 '^ran- Siberian121 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article43 1894-08-07 65 On the 30th June, at all S lints' Church, Biackheath, by the Rev. Welsford SnelJ, m.a., Victor Kobert, second son of Major-General Bland II tint, San Kemo, Brighton to Dora Dalgliesh, only daughter of t!n? late Jo!in Martin Little, Bonnin^ton House, Blackheath.43 words
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Article25 1894-08-07 65 At Passir Panjang, on the sth instant, aged 4 months and 22 days, Dorothea Violet Sherring, beloved daughter of David and Viole: Mabel Donaldson.25 words
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Article, Illustration873 1894-08-07 65 To-DAY we have afforded to us yet another instance of the fatally destructive value of the mechanical devices of modern warfare on the sea, and in this case it is Japan that is the demonstrator of the terrible effect of the torpedo, while it873 words
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385 1894-08-07 65 Ft is not at all dear what, a> iar as Straits Settlements are concerned, is meani by those urgent defence works referred to by Sir R. TEMPLE in Committee of Supply on the Army Estimates. He names Coaling Stations where works are in question with385 words
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Page 65 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1894-08-07 65 CONIENTS. tAOIKQ ARTICI.IS. fhe h.ina- Japan War, f,t),ir i >efensive Works, gPol cc L'otirt. Sa«« Factory Prosecutions, t,K;d napping- a Siamese Women, 07 v RT« Inter Company Tournament, Tanglin, 08 S.C.C. Batting and Bow!ing Average^-, ~i lit S.C. C. Civil and Municipal Services, 2 1 ill. M«inied Single, bo, Monihlv267 words
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Advertisement77 1894-08-07 65 BRITISH NORTH BORNEO GOVERNMENT. WANTED IMMEDIATELY. \GOOD practical mining man and mineral expert to prospect lor mineral deposits in the territory of British North Borneo. The Government o! British Ncrtli Borneo is prepared to offer liberal terms to a suitable man possessing all the necessary qualifications. It is desirable, though77 words
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Page 65 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous483 1894-08-07 65 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the M. M. S. s. Natal on the 15th inst., with London advices to the 20th ult., being followed by the P. O. s. s. Rohilla on the 20th inst., with London dates to the J7UI ult. This483 words
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Article1556 1894-08-07 66 f-. en .'»•■> the > i tim^ Topics of the Week J>ct!i now, ten. vft. portend dead languages. Anon. The Sino-Japanese War, now formally declared and notified to the Powers, brings to an end the Japanese Mciji, or era of Enlightened peace," which has lasted for1,556 words
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Article774 1894-08-07 66 Lombok Affairs. Tnr: Proposed Singapore C. C. visit. Cricket at Batavia* British Consular Representation. (From a Correspondent.) There is no news of any interest to give you from Lombok. Matters remain in much the same position as when I last wrote. The Government appear to be cautiously774 words
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287 1894-08-07 66 (Jul\ sth.) In committee o\ Supply on 1 Army Estimates, Sir R. Temple railed attention to the urgency of works at (iihr.jh.ir, Mongko the Straits Settlements, and St. Lucia, mi\\ wW\ little or no progress had been made. Thes* plat wire of the287 words
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529 1894-08-07 66 THE STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE CO (L. and C. Express.) The Strain lire Insurance Company (Ltfti ted of Singapore, has signed a provisional agreement for the transfer of its business to ihe Commercial Union Assurance Company, the transfer to take effect from July i. It will not be necessary to inform529 words
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Article844 1894-08-07 67 A Chinaman named Hang Hong was fined $20 this morning, before Mr. Egerton tor keeping rattle, to wit o bullocks, without a lirf-nse on his premises at 7-1, Craig Road. Inspector Keyworth prosecuted. 1 rberc was a va^ue rumour abroad yes- terday afternoon in town that844 words
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Correspondence.
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Article372 1894-08-07 67 DEAR Sir, —In an editorial comment on a para. taken over from the Ceylon Observer regarding the above gentle- man's appointment as acting Government Secretary, you say in your issue of the 23rd instant that it does not appear how in this arrangement the interests of the372 words
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Article175 1894-08-07 67 Mr. \V. C. Bibby arrived this morning per S. S Sappho from Klang with the gold from the second crushing ot 1804. This I is contained in three ingots, weighing reI spectively i 1. 309 07. 1 dwts. I 2. 302 I.S 3. 2~() 14 I Total 888175 words
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Article295 1894-08-07 67 i Before Mr. Egerion,the Senior Magis- Irate, this morning, Lim Hoh Puah, of the firm of Wee Bin Co., was summoned for carrying on unlicensed sago-manufactories at Nos. 335 and 336 Havelock Road on the 25th July and olher days prior thereto. A similar charge was also295 words
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Article1181 1894-08-07 67 The annual general meeting of the j Strails Settlements Association, Singapore branch, was held last evening in the Exchange Rooms, Mr. C. Stringer, President, in the chair. There were also present the Hon'ble T. Shelford, Mr. A. H. Drew, Mr. K. J. Nanson, Mr. W. Nanson, Mr.1,181 words
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515 1894-08-07 67 From a rather well-informeJ source we [PUuutg Gazette) gather the following additional particulars regarding the tragic occurrence on thr Roemah KinangUong Estate on the 17th instanr. The deceased planter, who was an assistant 01 r the Estate named (which is owned by515 words
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Article169 1894-08-07 67 Business is very dull In Bangkok, an I there was hardly any rice coming in from up country, although there was just Ijegiining to be some improvement in that respect by last advices. Official figures indicate that the immigration of aliens into Great Britain Indiminished considerably since iS<ji. Th total169 words
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Article795 1894-08-07 68 Capt.Talbot is doing fairly well although progress is not rapid. It will be yet two or three weeks before his wound will be properly healed. The new Kingsin liner Hertha> a sister ship of the Irene, belonging to the same company, arrived in Singapore on her795 words
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Article1046 1894-08-07 68 Tiffin in Office is really a depressing meal— bread and bad business dead hen and low exchange cold mutton and depreciated white shirtings— ugh It is not easy to lighten this by genial chatter when commercial circumstances as now are all against you, but after when1,046 words
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73 1894-08-07 68 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY. Corpus Orders. Head Quarter Office, Singapore, 31st July, 1894. 1. VI. E, the Governor has been please^ to appoint Sergt. Derrick to be 2nd Lieutenant vice J. M. Fabris transferred to the Reserve. 2. Gunner A. Morrison to be Serjeant C. Subdivision vice G. A. Derrick promoted.73 words
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Article125 1894-08-07 68 No further particulars concerning the death of Lady Bonser are to hand by the mail, which left before the date of the sad occurrence. But letters have been received saying that Sir John Bonser was very anxious about his wife, who had been unwell for125 words
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Article369 1894-08-07 68 Speaking of the war <as affecting the current of business in this Colony, the Straits Independent says 11 Already Chinese products command a higher price in the market, and it is feared that it the war were to prove of some duration great hardship would accrue to the Chinese community369 words
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Article690 1894-08-07 68 An inter-company cricket toumameut i« in progress at Tanglin, each com panmeeting every other company. Play takes place every Monday, Wednesday and F r day. Some good scores have been mnr], The result to the present is. H. Co. v. E. Co. a draw, owing to rain. former made690 words
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2507 1894-08-07 69 TWO MONTHS IN PAHANG. (Selangor Journal.) The following interesting paper on experiences in Pahang is understood to be by Capt McAndrew, ioth (Lincolnshire) Kc^t. who has just returned from Pahang Singapore I. ravine Singapore on 20th April, in the good ship P?;se, I arrived at the mouth of the Pahang2,507 words
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Article759 1894-08-07 69 TWO TKOOFRRS KILLED; CAPTAIN' 3ARNETT AND lORTY PRIVATES SERIOUSLY WOUNDED. We received by the Memnon this morning, interesting details of a desperate encounter on the iotli instant, between a sm.ll British force oi mounted police, under Capiain E. A. Bamctt, and sonic of the native hill759 words
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Article365 1894-08-07 69 The Costa Rica Packet." Mr. T. Curran (on the sth July) asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he was aware that a largely-attended meeting of the citizens of Sydney was held on Friday, under the presidency of the Mayor, at which resolutions were adopted365 words
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Article581 1894-08-07 69 The steamer Tambov, arrived from Ua;ikow this morning, and wiil leave the [Joineo Wharf at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning for Odessa. Madame de Wyvodzeff i> a passenger to Europe by this steamer. 1 here should be peace in Pcnang now Mr. McLarty has gone to Europe,581 words
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Article146 1894-08-07 69 Married v. Si vole. This match was played yesterday afternoon, and advantage was taken of t- c holiday to play two rounds. The Links were at s<;rne parts a bit heavy, !<ut taking it all round, the continuous rain which has prevailed lately has done mere good146 words
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Article5102 1894-08-07 70 (Wednesday, August Ist, 1894.) The ordinary fortnightly meeting of ihc Municipal Commissioners was held this afternoon in the Board rooms, Robinson Road, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present the llon'ble T. Shelferd, Mr. Bel', Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Wray, Protector of Chinese, Mr. Nanson, Mr! Tan Jiak5,102 words
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Correspondence.
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224 1894-08-07 71 Mr. Treacher and THE Planting Interest Deak SIX, Allow me to endorse the irks of Planter and Selangorite in ection with certain very undeserved iii es which your Weekly Topicist tughl iit t.i p.i:»s upon our Resident, Mr. r, in your issue of 2ist inst. i at Mr. Treacher i^224 words
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Article454 1894-08-07 71 !hc Rev. Mr. Reilh's lecture on Wed- esday at the Presbyterian Church had tor its title The o'd moon in the arms of the new." The lecture dealt with the state of Scotland at the end ol the fifteenth cen:v. The lir>t glimpse of the new454 words
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Article981 1894-08-07 71 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY. The annual general meeting of tbe members of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery was held in the Drill Hall on Wednesday evening, (Aug. ist), the Hon'ble Major McCallum, r.i:., c m g Commandant, presiding. There were present Capt. A. 11.I 1 Talbot, Lieuts. \Y. G. St. Clair and981 words
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Article403 1894-08-07 71 STRAITS TIN PRODUCED BY SLAVES. Some one has been writing to the West Briton, over the initials "S. S." The Cornish tin miners who have been to th«* Straits h.ive not been so far as we know, men remarkable for veracity and peihaps "the gentleman for some time resident in403 words
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Article256 1894-08-07 71 Batting Averages. The following are the batting averages for the S.C.C. season January to June, i 894. No. o\ Times Total Highest Ir.ns. not out. Runs. Score. k V H. H. Harington 11 3 241 G7* 30.1 J. J. H. Orman... i<) 3 399 98 249 A.256 words
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Article130 1894-08-07 71 It is thought probable in official circles that Colonel Cardew, who is now administering the Government of Sierra Leone, (and was Officer commanding the Straits Settlements a few years ago), will be confirmed in the appointment. Since his arrival in the Colony Colonel Cardew has proved himself an able administrator,130 words
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Article687 1894-08-07 71 We commence to-day a scries of articles entitled Institutions in a Native State by the same author as !l People in a Native State, published in the Singapore Free Press and afterwards iv book form. The I subjects ff > r the different articles i be687 words
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Article140 1894-08-07 71 An old and distinguished Singaporean, whose identity can easily l>e guessed, writes to a private friend as follows with I reference to the Protection of lYouteii and Girls Bill Lord Ripon is, like all perverts," an out and out humbug, but what can you expect from a man140 words
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Article2204 1894-08-07 72 Friday, August jrd, 1894. M F th« Governor (Sir C. R. Mitcbell, g.c.m.c.) The Hon. the Col. Secretary \V. E. Maxwell. C.M.G.) the Attorßey-General (W. R. Collyer) thr Actg. Col. Treasurer {J. K. B rch the Colonial Engineer (Major McCallmn, r. c c. m g.) the Art^. Auditor-General2,204 words
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Article305 1894-08-07 72 A match was played on Saturday between a It am of the S. C. C. and an eleven made up of the Civil and Municipal Services, X F. Maxwell being lent to the latter side to take the place of J. Cook, who was unable to play. The S.305 words
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Article826 1894-08-07 72 Concerning a rumour, brought down i the S S. Lady Longden from Ketaotan t! a number of Pahang rebels had been < tured by the authorities in that State fck is no confirmation, although it i> x\<a impossible that this has occurred Tj Colonial Secretariat has no826 words
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Article1744 1894-08-07 73 THE CHIN A-JAPAN WAR. H. M. S. Meander leaves Singapore this afternoon lor Hongkong, probably brtween 4 pm. and 5 p.m., orders being all to be a'.)oar«! at 3 p.m. Whatever the ultimate Function of the British naw may be as regards Korea, it is certain that a certain j1,744 words
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Article2012 1894-08-07 73 Although it is now some time since Mr. Henry Norman collected the statistics concerning th<* Japan Army and Navy included in his admirable chapter on "Japan as an Eastern Power in his popular book the Real Japan, his description of the organisation and capabilities of2,012 words
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Article423 1894-08-07 74 (Calcutta English ma n Our St. Petersburg correspondent semis an amusing description of a review of Chinese troops Jroni the pen of a Russian officer. There were two hundred nun, it seems, at this review, armed v for the most part with guns of Chinese pattern and though423 words
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Article994 1894-08-07 74 iH\ a Naval Officer.) The development of events in the l'ar East <laring the past few week- shows plainly that the time is fast approaching when Corea will occupy that prominer.t position in Asiatic politics which <ts exceptional geographical and strategical position demands for it. For994 words
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Article1681 1894-08-07 74 European Estimates oi the Political Position. The following telegrams have been received Shanghai, June 29.— Japan refuses to evacuate Korea simultaneously with China, and puts forth a demand for a joint occupation. China refuses both, these proposals and is increasing her naval and military forces. Times.1,681 words
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Article1191 1894-08-07 74 Land Engagement in Korea. Japanese Claim Victory. Formal Consular Notification of State of War. On inquiry at the Japanese Consulate this morning (3rd) we were informed that teiegrams had been received yesterday to the effect that the Japanese troops had marched from Cheng-Mean repulsed the Chinese force and entered A-san1,191 words
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Article293 1894-08-07 75 The great difficulty at present in respect to telegrams concerning the war between hina and Japanese* is to arrive at some estimate as to its claim to credibility, Xcws from the seat of war may i.— From the Chinese Government ofial reports <>f what is293 words
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Article407 1894-08-07 75 We have received the following communication from the Chinese Consulate(ieneral here Chinese Consulate-General. Straits Settlements. Singapore, sth Aug., 1594. the Editor of the Singapore Free Press,) Sir, I have the honour to apprise you that the Following official telegram was received at the Consulate this morning from407 words
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Article622 1894-08-07 75 lapanese exchanges uj> to the middle of I ■:> say:— I hat Japan must ensure the independence of Korea in her own interests. I hit this can only be done by reforms in the administration. Based on ilie Chinese system I'irre b r. > national spirit or622 words
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Article1363 1894-08-07 75 The Hongkong Tchrgraph skives a translation from Dcr Oastische Lloyd on the subject of the Chinese armies. After refering to the section which receives from European instruction a fair military training it goes on to say In the troops thus taught a sort of routine developed which, considerably1,363 words
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Article177 1894-08-07 75 A general meeting of the above Association was held on Friday, 3rd inst., at the S.C.C. Pavilion, Mr. R. Scoularin ihe chair. After the minutes of the last Meeting had been read and confirmed, the election of officers for the ensuing season was proceeded with, viz. President.177 words
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Article519 1894-08-07 75 For tli« following particulars of the first day's racing at the Penaog Meeting we are indebted to an express issued by tbe Perak Pioneer. L-Maidb* Plate. Value $150.-— For Maidens. All Horses tha; hav~ never vona race on any coarse, Griffin, Jump and Roadstei Races excepted. Weight pc:519 words
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Article307 1894-08-07 75 /A correspondent of the Times of Ceylon writes as follows In a conversation I recently had with Mr. I) Mackay I gathered that lie lias a high (/pinion ol the future of Perak for both kinds of coffee, and moreover, that there would be a splendid opening307 words
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Article144 1894-08-07 75 Cycling <>n the continent is making it« way it u high circles. The Duchess <ira/ioli and l)»nr. (iuilia Lavaggi headed a select group of bicyclist' on a .trip ironi Naples lo Pusaroand back t! > other da v. The Polar Expedition lately start< I carried 23 in. cycle144 words
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Article1603 1894-08-07 76 The body of a Chinese named Tan Chin Tck, a fisherman, was picked up yesterday oft l'ulau Damar beach, the cause <»f death being drowning. In ihe first five hours, between 5 a.m. and 10a.m., on the 9th July, when the Tower Bridge was opened to1,603 words
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Article360 1894-08-07 76 Mr. H. F. Bellamy's leave has been extended till Dec. 14th. Mr. C. E. Spooner is appointed to act as Chairman of the Sanitary Board Kuala Lumpor. The Resident Engineer of Railways traverses the statements made by the Perak Resident Engineer as to the rates charged on the360 words
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Article234 1894-08-07 76 The usual Monthly Handicap was played on Saturday. The Committee in this instance reversed the Links, and from the few completed scores handed in, it will be seen that several competitors did not care to have their totals recorded. The ground was in fine condition, and there234 words
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Article50 1894-08-07 76 THE COSTA RICA PACKET." On the 12th July, in answer to Mr. Hogan, Sir E. Grey said The Netherlands Government has suggested arbitration in the case of the Costa Rica Packet, and Her Majesty's Government will consider whether this proposal can be accepted, and, if so. under what conditions. W..-450 words
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200 1894-08-07 76 The L. C. Express of the 13th July observes The opportunity which it was hoped might occur in the House of Commons in Committee on the Army Estimates to bring up the matter of the Straits Military Contribution did not unfortunately present itself. Nor200 words
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Article175 1894-08-07 76 The following reference to the Lit. Wise, appears in bomc papers by t mail Sad news was brought !<> Colond \\i. Aileron F.odciiswell, \\h\\r -ittir^ upon the of magistrates at Kingsbridge last u .k. had partly been heard, w!h.h t! ■<■ R, Pitman stepped175 words
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Article47 1894-08-07 76 London, July 14. —\t Lords to »i ended i a draw. O«ring to rain i,- i| i; ntngs could be played. Y\c following scores. Harrow: Kirst inning* i s, i So ;)n l<irst innir s s 1 r ram [of the .4 pi i«.47 words
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Article717 1894-08-07 76 4 r 1 A Leylouese tnandor at Lin Gard named Cor ray, the perpetrator ,t w,, i may liave been intended sis a uracttr; joke, appeared this morning I efor Anthoiiii-/; -jn a charge o! !i:i-( liief !-v bui t ing several articles, value -Sj.v>, the j r perly of717 words
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628 1894-08-07 77 Corea is the M skh man "of the Far East. Unlike the si< k man of Kurope, it is able to do nothing 10 defend U-elf, and its autonomy, sucli „>.f is, is therefore dependent upon the mutual jr,i!» j-irs t powerful628 words
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Article458 1894-08-07 77 Hie Ceylon Observer of the 3ist.uk. contains this notice of Lady Bonser's death U -> witli very deep regret that we announce Ihf kntli ol Lady Bonser, the wife of the Chief ]ttsi C o\ the island. Tnis sad event occurred jrn.ng al Bellevue House, Slave458 words
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Article1447 1894-08-07 77 (Via Ceylon.) St. Petersburg, July 18th. Russia has decided to build a railway from Samarcand to Margilan in Ferghana (Kohdand), with a branch line to Tashkent!. Yokohama, July 19th. It is officially stated here that the assault on the British Consul and his wife at Seoul has been greatly1,447 words
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Article142 1894-08-07 77 (July 6th, 1894.) Homeward tonnage remains in fairly large supply, and there has been little change in freights during the past week. For London, via Canal, Bag Goods are quoted at 20/-, Bale Gambier, Peppers and clean measurement 25/-. For Liverpool, via Canal, quotations are 27/6 for dead-weight, and142 words
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Page 77 Advertisements
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Advertisement301 1894-08-07 77 FOR SALE. Paintings and Old Sporting Prints. 8 Small Oil Paintings, by E. Gtiset. (4 Irish Scenes and 4 Fishing Scenes) 7 Hunting Prints, by H. J. Alkin (1818). 3 Sporting Prints, by H. J. Alkin (1822). 4 Hunting Prints, by H. J. Alkin (1828). 1 Water Cclour Painting, by301 words
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Advertisement464 1894-08-07 77 KELLY WALSH, Limited. WORKS ON CHINA AND JAPAN Murray's Hand-book for Japan, new and revised edition (to May, [894) §5.00 Mikado's Empire, l»v Rev. \V. X (iriflis Si coo Society :i; China, by Douglas ','.50 Chinese Stories, by Douglas 7.50 China, by Douglas 3-co A Short History of China, by464 words
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Page 78 Advertisements
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Advertisement368 1894-08-07 78 EVERYONE HERE SWEARS by it! EVERYONE HERE SWEARS by it The late Mr. Walter Knaggs, who for many y .11 s was a resident of Singapore, wrote. "All r,\ friends here swear by Anteotenna. 1 M Anteczema M is a -rand outward remedy for inject biles, prickly heat, eczema, Dhobte368 words
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Advertisement320 1894-08-07 78 TELEPHONES. it 1 fl^B ■^^SZi J I N STOC K The ROYAL SET," consisting of Two ''Johnson" Instrument* with Transmitter, large Watch Receiver Circular Electric Bell on polished Back board, Battery Box, 2 Dry Cells, &c, 220 yards Wire, Staples, Insulating Material &c, complete in Bux, with instructions enabling anyone320 words
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Advertisement1187 1894-08-07 78 THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. I This Company executes Ships' repairs o! all di<- j criptions in the most efficient manner, under the super- otendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. 1 No. 1 Graving Dock. Length 415 teet. Depth of Water from 14 feet to 15l f*et. Width at1,187 words
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Advertisement584 1894-08-07 78 HARGREAVES CO, Steam Frame Saws Rack Saw Benches. Rope Feed Plain Saw Btrches. Steam and Hand Winches Oil, Gambier& Cotton PretSt I Steam Hand Pumps. Steam Launches Vessels, New Second hand. RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., Town Stork, 13, Battery fe*rf, Works, Kampoag Malacca Shipbuilding Yard ...lvimpong M. 4 r. n April584 words
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Page 79 Advertisements
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Advertisement723 1894-08-07 79 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. ■RENDERS wiH be icceivcvl al the Colonial Scc--1 etarj "s Office, up t-> noon ol the 2olh August, v 1!. following work -1 he qu irryintf and dn -->iw^ of grarite stones on 1 >is indol Ptolo Übin, for Ihc construction of 1 Sh usil I Jijhthouse. and723 words
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Advertisement628 1894-08-07 79 NOTICE. NETHERLANDS CONSULATE GENERAL, STRAITS SETTLEM ENTS. "THE letting of the Spirit, Gambling and Pawn- brokers' Farms ci the Resiliency Banka for 1895, will take place at Muntok, on Saturday, 22nd September next. G. LAVINO, Consul-General fcr the Netherlands in t:;e Straits .SeUleiv.ents. Singaporej 23rd July, 1894. NOTICE. NETHERLANDS CONSULATE628 words
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Advertisement685 1894-08-07 79 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED. TO PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA, One of the Company's steamers is intended to leave Tanjong Pagar Wharf every week. Passengers and Cargo are booked by the above steamers at through rates to all ports in India and Ceylon also to East African I'orts, Mauritius 01685 words
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Advertisement757 1894-08-07 79 The Singapore Free Press Mercantile Advertiser. CABLE ADDRESS, Advertiser, Singapore. Telephone Number. No. 61. Published at 39, Change Alley, Singapore THE [fading English Newspaper in the Straits Settlements Johore the Protected Native States of Perak, Sclancror, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak; Netherlands Indie?, Java and757 words
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Article128 1894-08-07 80 THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR. The Chinese Transport Torpedoed. Fifteen Hundred Lives Lost. London* 3*st July, i#<j-f-T« I ipancse sank the Chinese transport by a torpedo, and fifteen hundred men perished. There were several foreigners aboard. \\w Chinese despatch says that the Japanese fired Hist. The transport was the Kowsking128 words
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Article202 1894-08-07 80 Another Naval Battle. A Chinese Iron-clad Sunk. London, ist August, iSgj. Renter's agent at Shanghai telegraphs that private despatches from Tientsin report another naval battle between the Chinese and Japanese on Monday. The Chinese iron-clad Chen-Yuen has been sunk by the Japanese after a hot tight. It202 words
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Article145 1894-08-07 80 The Naval Engagement not Confirmed. Alleged Japanese Repulse. China to Fight to the Bitter End. Great Britain Neutral. The British Fleet to Concentrate. London, 2nd Augztst 1894* The news received of the naval battle on Monday is not confirmed. The Japanese troops have twice attacked the Cl.inrsc145 words
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253 1894-08-07 80 London, jrd August, i<tyy. Two thousand Japanese troops were killed during the fighting on July 27th and j^th at Yassan. Russia ans! England are desirous of acting in complete accord in taking diplomatic action lor settling matters of conflict between the two253 words
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Article110 1894-08-07 80 THE CHINA-JAPANESE WAR. Formation of a War Fund. Saved from the "Kow-Shing." Men-of-War for Korea. London, 4th August, 181)4. Committees of Chinese merchants in China arc subscribing large sums for a War Fund. Captain Galsworthy, commander of the Kow-Skingt has bren saved, and Hanneken, a German Officer in the Chinese110 words
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Article69 1894-08-07 80 China Re-Affirms Suzerainty. Japanese Victory. London, 6th August, 1894. An Imperial edict has been published affirming China's claims to suzerainty over Korea and investing Viceroy Li -Hung Chang with the control of the military officials. On the 29th the Japanese routed three thousand Chinese entrenched at Tashan69 words
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Article331 1894-08-07 80 AUGUST 6th, 1894. Quotation. Capital Paid up Shares Pd. D v Hongkong S'hai B ink. 97 prem. $10,*****0 $10,000,000 80,000 125/, National Brink of CUna $23 /SOO.Ooo ,6400,150 8 Bk. of China. Jap. fc Straits Nominal. $£2,000,000 £450.9/** i99.*7.S Founders. 2 M> /i Tanjong Pa^ar Dock. $200 $1,500,000331 words
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Page 80 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous476 1894-08-07 80 CLEARANCES. August (>. Amhbrst, Brit, str., Shim men, for Selanjjor, via ports. ISABELLA, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Borneo, Brit, sfr., Hunter, for Bangkok. Nebra, Brit, str., Morris, for T. Anson, via poris, Diamond, Brit, sir., Ellis, for Penang. Ranf.f, Brit, str., Owen, for Sindakan, via ports. Ban Whatt Hih,476 words
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Miscellaneous939 1894-08-07 80 VESSELS IN PORT. Flags Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees For, When Men-oi-War Rattlfr Brit, g.b., 715 Colesworth July 30 Bangkok Sr. N. Officer Station Rbina CRISTINA Span, cr., 3512 Garin Aug. 3 Manila Soan. Consul Other Vessels Aden Brit. 2517 Hill Aug. 0 London I*, and (hiaa, Aug. J Afghan939 words
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Miscellaneous230 1894-08-07 80 Per SyJnev for Colombo.— Mr. Kbenati. Bn j Madras.— Mr. P. de Bure. For Marseille i Mr. LffiCtcr, Mrs. Leighton Phillips, Mr. Riddoek. Mr. Iv. liienerwader, Mr. Cohen, Mr. C. Peter Auv;. I. —Per AgLtia: for Hamburg.— Mr. A.T Peterson. i 'sq. Auw. Pet Cathay, for Hongkong. OftM. riven ie.230 words
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