The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 31 December 1894
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1894-12-31 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. MONDAY. DECEMBER 31st, 1894. No. 38818 words
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Article214 1894-12-31 1 ..tADiso Articles. Premature, 401 Lord Randolph, 401 Opium Duty Collection 401 The New Spirit Duties, 402 The Japs at Newchwang, 402 Taxable Capacity, 402 OURT NIWS. Marine Court of Inquiry. The Salad-n -Collision Case, 407,408,412 Police Court. Failing to Report Small-pox, 408 S* ort. Golf. Sepoy Lines Medal Handicap,214 words
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Article69 1894-12-31 1 (CORRECTED UP TO December 2g.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/0-J demand 1/114 Private credits 3 m/s 2/0* documents 3 m/s 2/ojf credits 6 m/s 2/o.^ On India. Bank demand is 4* Ox Hongkong. Bank demand ij^pre. On Yokohama. Bank demand par. On Java. Bank demand 1.20 Private 3069 words
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Article121 1894-12-31 1 (December 29.) Tin 35.75 Gambier 8.55 do. Cube No. 1 12 J5 do. do. No. 2 io 25 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) <) 25 do. White. (Kair L/VV^=s%) 1875 Nutmegs 150s to the Ib.) 91. Mace (Banda) 96. Cloves (Amboina) 22. Bali Coffee (10% Blacks) 42 50 Pengerang Liberian121 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article, Illustration132 1894-12-31 1 Respecting the subject of the position of the Unofficial members of Council a representative of the Free Press called on Mr. HUTTENBACH this morning, and was put in possession of that gentleman's views. But learning that up till the time of publication that gentleman would not have consulted with132 words
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Article583 1894-12-31 1 (December 26th.) Thf.RE will be general regret, though no real surprise among those who knew the facts, at flic news that Lord Randolph Churchill's malady has taken what would seem to be a sudden turn for the worse. jt was decided that it was expedient, on the symptoms583 words
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Article545 1894-12-31 1 The announcements mile in the lasl numbers of the Seiangor «?nd Perak Government Gazettes that after Jan. Ist the Government itself will undertake the collection of the import duty upon opium is a severe blow at the farming system Hitherto the Government has farmed out the right545 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement101 1894-12-31 1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LIMITED. TO PENANG, RANGOON k CALCUTTA. One of the Company's steamers is intended to cave 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 Ports, Mauritius101 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous472 1894-12-31 1 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the M. M. s. S. Melbourne I on the 2nd prox. with English mail to the I 7th inst., being followed by the P. O. I S. s. Rosetta, on the 7th prox., with London dates to the472 words
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Article627 1894-12-31 2 Likk the famous spouse of a much respected citizen of London, there are some among us. who, though on pleasure bent, i;ave stili a frugal mind. It is quite possible that this point in personal character has taken the form of prudently anticipating the time, now627 words
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Article289 1894-12-31 2 (December 28th.) Considering the time of the year and the immense difficulties caused thereby to the vital question of transport, it cannot be laid at the door of the Japanese that they are unduly slow in extending their occupation of the Liao-tung province of Manchuria. Till289 words
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Article660 1894-12-31 2 In any attempt at an adjustment of Imperial and Colonial shares in military responsibilities here a possibility now irrevocably rejected, beyond any hope of argument, by Lord Ripon's despatch, which claims that the Colony ultimately must bear the entire charge one feature always to be insisted on and660 words
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Article700 1894-12-31 2 (Translated for the Free Press.) A matter for serious consideration the mortality amongst the soldiers and others sent back from Lombok has increased recently at such a rate that we cannot refrain from bringing some figures to the attention of those who regard such matters. This mortality700 words
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Article485 1894-12-31 2 (Co m m v n tea ted.) A drawing room meeting was held at the house of Mr. C. Stringer, One Tree Hill, on Thursday the 27th, for the pur pose of considering the question of establishing a Boarding House for girls similar to485 words
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Article127 1894-12-31 2 The Home Government has it I«^t been driven to surrender to India's claims I 1 justice as witness this telegram COTTO NDI r 1 1- >1 N I Nl> M Calcutta, Dec. 17.— At the meeting oi *c Viceroy's Council to-day a Bi'.l irai introducec imposing127 words
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Article166 1894-12-31 2 The Perak Pioneer give* particulars of the estimates tor the State &019 which we extract the following Revenue *4«233»° i Expend. lure #,wM*7 The chief sources ct revenue lit is under. Custom^ including duty on opium, tin, pepper, &x. 2o; V,^ Licences [including the Farms),. 82 1 5.'"166 words
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Article639 1894-12-31 3 We cordially wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas, and all the joys of the season, so far as these can be realized within such close proximity to the Equator. Bishop Hose will be leaving for Penang early in January. A date-tablet has been received,639 words
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Article179 1894-12-31 3 An Order in Council dated Nov. 28th makes fresh provisions for the collection of opium duties. After Jan. Ist no opium shall be imported into the State except at specified ports. An excise duty shall be paid to the State, and all imports must be accompanied by179 words
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Article101 1894-12-31 3 A Regulation taking into the hands of Government the collection of the duty on opium (88 a ball), similar to that passed in Perak, has been passed. The only ports at which import shall take place are Kuala Langat, Klang, Kuala Selangor, Sepang, and Sabah Bernam. Opium must101 words
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Article89 1894-12-31 3 E Amalgamation with Jelbbu ksd Negßi Semi i lax. From ist January the three states of Sungei Ujong, Jelebu, and Negri Sembilan will be placed for administrative purposes under one Resident, at Seremban. The internal administration of the several states will for the present be carried on as89 words
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Article107 1894-12-31 3 i he monthly medal Handicap was played on Saturday, and won by Mr. J. B. Robertson. There were twenty entries. The following scores were handed in. Ist. 2nd. H'cap. '1011. J. B. Robertson 41 44 sc. 85 C. Stringer... 55 50 lo $9 I). W. Lovell107 words
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Article253 1894-12-31 3 (Translated for the Free Press.) From Lombok we have received some information of a reliable sort concerning the personal possessions of the Rajah, blazoned foi'th by rumour as a gigantic fortune, but in fact only representing a comparatively moderate amount. The great diamond [this gem was reported253 words
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Article559 1894-12-31 3 Plunder Peter to Pay Paul. A Word to the Would-be Raiders." To the Editor. Sir, With reference to your contemporary's desire to see the Native States help the Colony, by bearing a part of the cost of the English garrison maintained in the Colony, it may be asked what559 words
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Article157 1894-12-31 3 Taxglin Club v. Teuton j a Club. This match was played off on Wednesday night at the Tanglin Club bowling alleys, and on Saturday night on the alleys of the Teutonia Club, between representative teams of these Clubs, six a-side. The game was forty rolls on each alley total157 words
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Article266 1894-12-31 3 Malacca Probables v. Stay-At-Homes. A match was played on Friday and Saturday afternoons between Mr. Oman's Malacca Probables/ and a scratch lot of 15 Stay- At Homes. F. D. Mactaggart's bowling was a great feature of the Stay-at-Home game, and the Paymaster," the "Rikisha Man," Extra Dry'" the266 words
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719 1894-12-31 3 Amongst other directions which the prescu mania for retrenchment in the Straits Settlements has been forced to assume is the reduction of the staff of Judges. This was originated by Sir Cecil Smith, who told the Secretary for the Colonies in a despatch that,719 words
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Article2401 1894-12-31 4 J. H. M. R - J. H. M. R. By I. The Government Service. (Aug. 4 Jt 11.) 11. TheServant Nuisance. (Aug. 18 5c Sep. 4») 111. Society. (Oct. 15th.) IV. The Credit System. (Nov. i;ih.) V. Religion. (Dec. 24th.) VI. Drinking and Eating. VII. Love and Law. V. Religion.2,401 words
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Article198 1894-12-31 4 Mj. B. J. Rozells has forwarded us a copy of his new Shipping Flags and other Signals in use in Singapore and Penang." It is in two sheets, 4^ feet long by 3 ft. broad and contains a large amount of information with reference to signals national men-of-war,198 words
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Article304 1894-12-31 4 H. M. S. Gibraltar, Capt. McLeod left for Hongkong yesterday morning at eigh* o'clock. A telegram to Penang describes the Pc rak fielding in the match with Singapore to have been exceptionally brilliant. Correspondence has passed between the Ceylon Association in London and the Secretary of304 words
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Article735 1894-12-31 4 The Batavia market was once an exceptior.a'ly profitable one for Manchester goods, writes a correspondent of the Manchester Guardian, but profitable returns have almost become a thin# of the past. Why is this It it not because v depreciation of siker, as the guilder is always w«rt:i735 words
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1359 1894-12-31 5 OFFICIAL MEMBERS IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCILS OF ENGLISH COLONIES. (Translated for the Free Press.) The discontent of the English concerning the preponderance of the Official element in the Legislative Councils is becoming continually greater The n on -official members at Hongkong recently threatened to resign unless a change were quickly1,359 words
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Article440 1894-12-31 5 (From Cor respsn dint) Penang, 23rd Dec. We arrived here on the 20th, Thursday, after a very quiet and pleasant trip much quieter than we were in 1892. Since our arrival we have been sticking at practice at "Ye Ancient Game*. Yesterday the great match came440 words
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Article99 1894-12-31 5 {By Wire), Penang, E>ec. 26th. The Golf Championship of the Straits has been won by D. Brown. Infoimation has reached Odessa from Tashkeud that a semi-military expedition will leave that place early next spring for the so-called purpose of exploring Tibet. In this expedition Colonel Yonoff, who has99 words
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Article223 1894-12-31 5 The mail brings out the news of the death of Mr. Hilary Skinner, well-known in former years as a war correspondent. He was an elder brother of Mr. A. M. Skinner, CMC, Resident Councillor of Pen an g. Mr. J. E. Hilary Skinner, of Cronkould,223 words
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683 1894-12-31 5 At the last meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council Dr. Ho Kai, in the absence of the senior Unofficial Member (Mr. Chater), moved that the military vote should not be agreed to, as the Secretary cf State had taken no notice of the repeated requests of683 words
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949 1894-12-31 5 The report of the P. and O. Company to Sept. 30 last states that the net surplus tor the year, including £5,327 brought forward, amounts to £182,209, and admits of dividends, as already announced, of 5 per cent, on the preferred and 10949 words
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Article1773 1894-12-31 6 \From our own Correspondent.) Christmas in Malacca, contrary to usual, has been characterized by fine weather and this was fortunate for the cricket match with Singapore. The Singapore eleven arrived by the Sappho on Sunday morning So had plenty of time to settle down by Monday, the match not1,773 words
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902 1894-12-31 6 The writer of Current Topics in the Ceylon Observer pens the following paragraphs, portions of which, mutatis mutandis, are not without application to the case in this Colony at. this moment I was cheered by the information which Wednesday's paper contained that the vnoificials902 words
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Article909 1894-12-31 6 (Translated for the Free Press.) The Soefabaya Courant says lt is for Hoiland of so much importance that all goes, well in the Transvaal, and we are so interested in our blood-relatives there, that the Dutch paper* ought to be seriously warned against English news and909 words
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Article804 1894-12-31 7 The P. O. S.S. Sutlej passed the German ship Rigell of Bremen, off Malacca, which wished tc be reported all well. The Chinese continue to despatch troops to Shanhaikwan and Newchwang to resist the Japanese advance on Peking. We regret to learn that Bishop Gasnier's health804 words
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Article1016 1894-12-31 7 Mr. G. P. Owen Brings Down a Tusker. Mr. G. P. Owen, who is well-knpwn amongst us as a keen and successful shikari, had on Monday the good fortune to shoot one of the first, if not the very first elephants, ever taken in Johore.1,016 words
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Article438 1894-12-31 7 The "Gympie" swamped while leaving the Kuala. Broaches to on the Bar. Narrowly escapes being knocked to pieces. The S.S Gympie on her last trip was very nearly making one of the disasters that have been looked for ever since the late Captain Habekost438 words
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Article306 1894-12-31 7 The G.O.C. has been pleased to grant leave of absence to Captain F. A. L. Powell, R.A., from the 26th to 30th December, 1594, on private affairs. The G.O.C. will make his Annual Inspection of the Ordnance Store Department and Pearls Hill, on Friday the 28th instant, at306 words
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Article831 1894-12-31 7 THE SALADIN" IN COLLISION. The Court of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances attending the collision on the 3rd November between the SS. Saladin and a Chinese junk off Pengerang, which resulted in loss of life, was opened this morning. The Court consisted of Mr. W. Egerton, Senior Magistrate, Capt. Webb,831 words
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Article804 1894-12-31 8 The Chief Police Officer, Mr. H. O. Newland, is busy at work inspecting premises of firms that have applied to be licensed as warehouses/ 1 under the new Ordinance regulating the import, sale and storage of spirituous and malt liquors. This morning before Mr. Egerton, Tan804 words
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Article145 1894-12-31 8 The annual installation meeting of Lodge Zetland in the East was held in the Freemason's Hall last night, Bro. E. E. Steele being impressively installed by W. Bro. Knight, in the presence of a large number of members of the Craft. The W. M. appointed and installed the following145 words
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Article91 1894-12-31 8 The programme for the New Year Land Sports, to commence at 2 o'clock, on Tuesday next, has now been arranged, and includes native sports only. The usual flat races for men yds. and 100 yards) and boys (ioo, and 150 yards) have been arranged, and these will91 words
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Article1978 1894-12-31 8 Mr. John T. Cl irk, Rose Street, Aberdeen, has just completed arXambulanee waggon to be used in connection with the hospital at Singapore. The order, it may be mentioned, was given to Mr. Clark after various firms throughout the country had been asked to compete. Jhe1,978 words
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Article471 1894-12-31 8 The Marine Court of Inquiry appointed to investigate the circumstances attending the collision between the s. s. Saladin and a Chinese junk on the 3rd November, off Pengerang, continued its proceedings this morning. Capt. Johnson, master of the Sa.'aJ/u, in his evidence yesterday stated ih.it lie471 words
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Article4091 1894-12-31 9 (Thursday, Dec. 27th 1894.) A special meeting of the Municipal Commission was held in the Board Room, Robinson, Road, this afternoon, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present The Hon'ble T. Shelford, the Hon'ble Seah Leang Seah, Mr. Bell, Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Nanson, Mr. G.4,091 words
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Article893 1894-12-31 10 In connection with Mr. G. P. Owen's successful elephant shoot, a Johore correspondent states that Mr. H. M. Simons used to go to Batu Pahat and Muar to shoot elephants. He killed more than one. This refers to Mr. H. M. Simons, senior, evidently. A telegram893 words
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Article545 1894-12-31 10 Lincolns I. v. Royal Artillery I. The above met last night on the ground of the Recreation Club, in order to decide their unfinished tie and this time a definite result was achieved, the R. A. winning by 2 goals to nil. The Lincolns, in spite545 words
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Article237 1894-12-31 10 The Ordinance to further amend the Women's and Girls Protection Ordinance-*' passed by the Council on Sept. 6th is now published and has been assented to by His Excellency the GoMr. Chang Chin Hsun is recognised as Acting Consul-General for China. The steamships of the Koningklijke Paketvaart Maats.,237 words
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Article1743 1894-12-31 10 E'en as the heading Topics of the Week Doth now, too oft, portend dead languages. know. Quicquii agunt homines nostriest farrago libelli. JUVENAC. From the Topicist's Letter-bag To the Horible AUGUST Huttenbach. Dear and Honorable Sir, You have, as others have, your own idea of your1,743 words
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THE CHRISTMAS CRICKET MATCHES.
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Article1593 1894-12-31 11 Decisive Victory for Perak by an Innings and forty-five runs. The telegrams indicating the course of the game are given below Taiping, 1-30 p.m. Simgapore is playirg PeraU twelve a-sicle. Singapore lias made 117 [or 10 wickets. The chief M jres are Lieut. Harington 46 LJettt. Howley1,593 words
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Article1233 1894-12-31 11 A start with this match was made on Monday the 24th inst. the prospects of Singapore being distinctly favourable. The following telegram shows the state of the game when stumps were drawn on Monday evening Penang, 24th Dec, 6.30 p.m. Singapore [rst innings] /<?j. Harington 73 Guggisberg1,233 words
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Article225 1894-12-31 11 Penang wins the Golf Match against Singapore by two Holes. The following telegram has been received from Penang showing that the Singa. pore four have been defeated by the narrow majority of two holes Greig eight [holes] down. Gillespie two up. The others even. This reverse aided to225 words
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Article226 1894-12-31 11 (Pinang Gazette.) Yesterday Dec. 25th the blue ribbon of the year, 1. c., the Championship of the Straits coupled with a hatfdsome shield presented by JSir Charles Warren, was competed for and again Penang came 10 be front, the best score having been made by Mr. David Brown,226 words
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Article258 1894-12-31 11 Harington and Davies represented Singapore against Ingall and Scott for Perak at tennis, the result, after a very close game, being in favour of the latter, 6 5, 4 6, o—s,0 5, each couple winning the same number of games, and Singapore scored mi strokes to Peraks258 words
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Article314 1894-12-31 12 The finding was given in this case at one o'clock to-day, and Mr. Egerton, the President of the Court, before delivering ihe finding stated that they were of opinion that the Captain committed a grave error of judgment in leaving the bridge so soon as he314 words
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Article358 1894-12-31 12 Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson, novelist (generally known as Louis Stevenson), was born in tedinburgh, Nov. 13, 1850, and was the son of Thomas Stevenson, the author of Lighthouse Optics." He was educated at private schools and at the L r niversity of Edinburgh and358 words
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Article786 1894-12-31 12 {China mad Japmn papers.) Shanghai, December io. The commander of the Sheng division, General Wei Ju-kuei, who was reported to have been executed at Shanhaikuan, has, at last, turned up at Peking, where he was tried on the Ist instant, by the Secretary of the Kueichow department786 words
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113 1894-12-31 12 Head Quarter Office, Singapore, 28th December, 1894. 1. Orderly Officer for ensuing week 2nd Lieut. Derrick. Orderly N.C.O. for ensuing week Corporal Brinkworth. 2. Gunner B. L. Frost having been duly elected is posted to B Sub-division. H. E. McCallum, Major, r.e., Commandant S.V.A. Note.113 words
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Article7502 1894-12-31 12 (Vim Rangoon.) Allahabad, 12th December.— -Definite information has been received that Mr. Curzon left Kabul for Kandahar on the sth instant. He was most courteously treated by the Amir. London, 12th December. The Honourable Sir J. S. D. Thompson, the Canadian Premier, expired suddenly at Windsor, after being sworn7,502 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement132 1894-12-31 14 Fraser Cumming. On icks Exchange Buildings. Sawmills: |ohore Bharu. Brk k works Siran^oon and Balestier. Timber Merchants. PRIME HARD-WOOD ,cut by our own men in the best districts, and steam sawn to any size. WORKED TIMBERS. Flooring Boards, accurately planed tongued and groovr d. by the best machinery, under the132 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement553 1894-12-31 15 PILLu THE BEST Family Medicine CURE SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, Dyspepsia, Liver Troubles i BAST TO TAKE PURELY VECETABLE The delicate sugar-coating o! Ayer's Pills ih* solves immediately on reaching the stomach, and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a cathartic, either for travellers or553 words
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Advertisement314 1894-12-31 15 ST. ANDREW'S HOUSE SINGAPORE THIS is a Boarding House for European and Eurasian Boys only, attending Day Schools of the Colony. It is under the direction of a Committee consisting of the Bishop, the Colonial Chaplain, and five other gentlemen. Applications for admission should be addressed to the Honorary Secretary,314 words
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Advertisement628 1894-12-31 15 NOW READY Glimpses of the Eastern Archipelago. Ethnographical, Geographical, Historical. A collection of twenty-five subjects on Netherlands India translated from the Dutch. BY GEO. G. BATTEN, Price $3 per copy, To BE HAD OJ Messrs. JOHN LITTLE k Co., Ltd., AND Mejssrs. KELLY WALSH, Ltd., Singapore. Nov. 13. JOSEPH BAKER,628 words
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Advertisement688 1894-12-31 15 The Singapore Free Press AND Mercantile Advertiser. Cable Address, Advertiser, Singapore, Telephone Number. No. 61. Published at 39, Change Alley, Singapore. THE hading English Newspaper in the Straits Settlements Johore the Protected Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak; Netherlands Indies, Java688 words
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Article893 1894-12-31 16 London, 24th December, 1894. Great Storm in Britain. There was a terrific storm in Great Britain on Friday last, doing immense damage and causing great less of life. A Crisis in Hungary. The Hungarian Ministry, although possessing a large majority in Parliament, have resigned, believing they have lost893 words
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Article472 1894-12-31 16 December 29, Vvxkr, Sar. str., Moore, for Sadong. Tknassbrim, Brit, sir., Robertson, for Hongkong, China and Japan. Sappho, Brit, sir., Wahl, for Klang, via ports. Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Pakaw, Brit, str., Bruce, for Pakan, via ports. Ski Tringganu, Brit, sir., Willock, for Malacca. Hbbe, Brit, str.,472 words
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Article316 1894-12-31 16 Quotation. Coital Paid up Sham Pd. d* Hongkong S'hai Bank. 114 prem. "10,000,000 $10,000,000 80,000 125 1 j»9.955»£« rounders. Nominal 750 £1 Bk. of China, Jap. Straits Nominal. (£2,000,000 £450,968 199,875 £25 Founders. £5 1*250 Tanjong Pagar Dock. $218 $1,500,000 1,500,000 15,000 100 i 0?316 words
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Article442 1894-12-31 16 Flags ft Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees For Wk#« Men-oi-War Chrribon Dut. Krone Dec. 74 Rhio Neth. Consul Swift Brit, g.b., ;j6 McAlpine Dec. 17 Johore Sr. X. Officer Other Vessels Algoma Brit. 1802 White Dec. 12 Barry Dock Pat. Simons 1 ivercoo! Lan 1 Amherst Brit.442 words
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Article1274 1894-12-31 16 Dec, 22 Per Salad in Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Knight, Mr. K. Leslie Street, Mr. Russell Holmes, Mr. J. O. vot\ Schmid, Mr. N. E. Favell, Mrs. Ray. Per Nerbndda Misses Rawlingf; Hon. A. Huttenbach, Mr. Salzmann, Mr. Justice Collver, Mr. yon Breda KolfT, Mr. deSilva. Per1,274 words
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Page 16 Advertisements
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Advertisement42 1894-12-31 16 THE Singapore Straits AERATED WATER Cc.'s k MINERAL lit AERATED WATERS AUK KNOWN over THE EAST FOR THEIK EXCELLENCE AND PURITY. Patronised by the PRINCIPAL CLUBS, HOTELS and RESIDENTS in SINGAPORE and at the OUTPORTS. PROPRIETORS J. FRASER and P. C. KEA'vS.42 words
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Article127 1894-12-31 18 The programme for the New Year's Sea Sports to be held to-morrow is. ,;i) J Police whale boats [2] canoes and open j boats, 1 7 feet Jong and under; (j) Malay sampans (4) Malay sampans, medium $t5) Malay sampans, smaiJ (6) Malay col«ts; i 7) Malay127 words
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Article17 1894-12-31 18 u-A* -Sur*n. IJeut.-Col. J. H. Hugh.-* was ,"S|L t he skk on the 3«h instant.17 words
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Article36 1894-12-31 18 (li« Bm-gkok.) —Colonel Shermton. comUo*»». w l)(t Hj|i Army. ol *I« r JlKed Li»» l i* v. Col. Sherv.nton wh. <* Ki to U* al < ol a*e having served »^^hlS^ nlin i^ e been chiefly employtd36 words
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Article943 1894-12-31 18 Chop Vuf* HoM CoX r SS Cta- and Abu Hassan, the year .8S» and p) isfied wilh th due l» him: and M '"S „.<,„„.„ ==Sw=S£?S2 and to answer ihc F lainlltt L due of the profits and payment of *-M-8 43, for repa.r S and necessaries supplied.943 words
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Article137 1894-12-31 18 ,v v t^ l:>ecera ber 3 ,st, ,894.) I here has, been very I,mu -v during past week, hbmeward to gC frei hts ...R in about the »am; poTS taKC rem >i«For l-ondon, vta Canal Bag Goods. 7 ,>6 for Bale mX U qU J ted for 30/. for137 words
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Article70 1894-12-31 18 t (Corrected up to December 31) On London. Bank 4 m/s .2/0} demand 1/11} Private credits 3 m/s 2Jo{ documents 3 m/ 5... 2/0} credits 6 m/s 2/0 A On India. Bank demand 185 On Hongkong. Bank demand i|%pm. On Yokohama. Bank demand par. On Java. Bank demand 12070 words
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Article368 1894-12-31 18 (December 31.) X' n »-V 35 75 Gambler 8.55 do. Cube No. 1 1225 do. do. No. 2...: ,10 25 Pepper, Black (ordinary Sp ore) 930 do. White. (Fair L/W=s% 18 75 Nutmegs 150s to the Ib.) 91. Mace (Banda) 96 Cloves (Ainboma) 22. Bali Coffee (10% Blacks) 42368 words
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Article783 1894-12-31 18 SEVERAL years ag* an American humorist and poet published some verses called Little Breeches. This was an odd name given to a j very small boy who was caught cut in a tremenI dous snowstorm, and finally found in some hay i quite a783 words
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Article321 1894-12-31 18 NguoTATion. CM*^ Wd °P S*"* Pd. D,v, H Hongkong S'hai B*nk. i| 4 pram. |mM»0O^00 $i 0,000,000 80,000 I*s^, N.ition.l Bank of China $2, iSOO^oo £400,150 ijJJJJJjJ H Founders. Nominal (?5O £l H Bk. of China. Jap. Straits Nominal. £2,000,000 £450.9* >99£?5 £t SFounders. £5321 words
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Article676 1894-12-31 18 Flags ft Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees For, When Men-ot-War Cheribon Dut. Krone Dec. 74 Rh.u Netli. Consul Swift Brit, g.b., 756 McAlpinc Dec. 17 Johore Sr. N. Officer Warren HASTiKOsßriLtranb,3<)oiStreet Dec. 30 Hongkong Sr. K. Officer Ca! j" |>r Other Vessels Algoha Brit. lBo_' White Dec.676 words
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Article172 1894-12-31 18 To-worrow. I !-.i. »Vr A i Saigon, Flintshire, noon Penang, flee. C amort a, i rM Batu Pahat. Sultana, 2 pm Malacca, &c, Boon San 11, 3 r.M Sourabaya, Ingrakan, 3 PM Hongkong. StC, Teuccr, 3 m Malacca, &c. P^v* 3 PM Bangkok, (jargon, PM Batavia, stc. Celestial,172 words
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Article388 1894-12-31 18 I Giving port anJ dale ot departure, and (whec« known) date due itere. and m.hm of Men-o»-\Yak. C. Colombo, Venice, Nov. i DtiKoir, New York, Gti-ioN, Iviel. Nelson, PoriM)ioutfi -Jut- I A V. M(JS(IL'K»(H, C"Mj b tadl, St* amirs. Abinma. Hamburg Nov. iq AGAMtMMiN. Hongkjiig. due |ah 5388 words
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Article52 1894-12-31 18 B«c. io. Per SW Mr. Manor. A Uec. ?i Per li«i«cc.i Mr. htnrrmy, M< M Abram-. Air. Stephen-. .11. Mr. I i»/.ri M>- fl CirnoniN. Per Siu //.,mjj A M« i M.- > Pet h'.iu; Mr. Wh ail». Mr 11. M.i» Mi. fl Ifardinjf, Mr. C X <ckse52 words
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135 1894-12-31 18 \'cr J\\>i,ri,i, from /.»ii<l.»ii. !><.■.. 7. Mr. < (i.t-. li.Sizthy. Mr. W. Pike. Mom IMi. Mr. 1.m1.. M Mr. an.! Mk I'.«i. i 5.,,1 I \l, fli.>. k. Mr. anu Mrs. Crat*?. Hbr Pmtiu —Mr. \ci»u>.« Allen. VB P.i 1 1 omM^i,oilli; 3 JiuJjii. 2. Mr.135 words
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Advertisement443 1894-12-31 18 POSADA Champagne White Seal, Extra Cuvcc, Dry. J0 Case One Dozen Quarts ?^so. Casu Two Dozen Pints. $25 w PORTS. Dry Tawny, Alto Douro, Vintage 1874. Dows Selected Spetial Special White Fort, S^MjWapa.^ SHERRY. Pale Dry, Amontillado Sec. Tia M^^sa^,, M^ n CLARETS. *W fa cjUms. Cbaleau PaUneri pootet BRANDIES.443 words
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Advertisement294 1894-12-31 18 ■< OF THE I g%dftp(Bfe GRANDE VINAIGRERIE NATIONALE BRUSSELS (Belgium) British M*rk Conlintnttl Hard /Jf^S^v This /^J\^\ i\<™|/ Vinegar IVry V^-iL^^ is distilled NT_ y from Ihe choicest fruit by special machinery and pa len led processes ft is absolutely pure, of full strength, dt'H-.He in flavour and entirely free294 words
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Advertisement378 1894-12-31 18 QCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY The Company's steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China and from Shanghai homewards for London every week, and have accommodation for first and third class passengers, carryinga Surgeon and Stewardess. Through Bills of Lading are issued for all Chins Japan, Manila, Saigon, Sumatra,378 words
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Article, Illustration415 1894-12-31 17 MONDAY DECEMBER 31, 1894. The Year 1894. Mr. diaries F. lie Momay. Malakofi Estate, Province Wellesley Mr. A. \V. Carr, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank (at Bangkok Mrs. Gattj, wife oi Mr. Justice Gatty, at Penang Dr. F. K. Hampshire, formerly Colonial Surgeon, Penang (at Jersey); Mr. M. H. Cfcion, Hongkong415 words
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Article930 1894-12-31 17 London, jist December, isy4 The Governor of Indo-China. M. lit Lanessan, the (joveinor-lieneral I of Indo-China has been recalled, fur dtvulj ging official documents to the Press. M. Rousseau, an official of the Colonial i Department, succeeds him THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR. Japanese despatches report severe lighting on the930 words
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Article2086 1894-12-31 17 (Written for the Singapore Fret Pi ess.) At spm. on 1 8th December the B I. I Steamer Secunira left Tanjong Pagar with I the representatives of the S. C C. selected to play Perak and Penang. Our team was I not so strong as2,086 words
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Article639 1894-12-31 17 We arrived by the Menu at about 6 a.m. on the 24th, and after a much needed bath and breakfast on shore, began the cricket at 11.15 a ns. Grant won the toss and of coQrs^ %ye went in, as the wicket was very hard639 words
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Article778 1894-12-31 17 Struts men wlli. v r in the C 11 mi ionmiit. The Hon. Sec. of the (ioll Club, Mr. J W. B. MacLaren lias this morning received the following telegram Calcutta, Dec. 301.1t, 0 56 p in. Brown, fourth Stiven, fifth This has reference to the Championship778 words
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Article417 1894-12-31 17 As our account of the proceedings of the Marine Court Inquiry in the Saladin collision case was necessarily brief on Saturday, the following summary of Mr. Egerton's remarks on the assembling of the Court may not be without interest. Before delivering the finding he thought it417 words
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Article306 1894-12-31 17 Seventeen estatei with personalty exceeding 500. 000/. e.ich have been reported during this year, namely, tho^e of jolm ffmurtri. a^ed C 5, Pendlebury, colliery owner 531,004 John C lark, 66. Paisley, thread nwnut'Cturer 545,420 Earl of Be> live. 4y, grandson ot Alderman Thompson, an iron merchant306 words
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570 1894-12-31 17 Hi Am ises Ckylon Ckbkpkrs to Join the Gold Boom. A Ceylon paper in noticing the arrival of Lord Feicy Douglas, says going home not long ago lie got married and also floated tho South Australia Gold Field* Company and Exploration Company wilh a capital570 words
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Advertisement810 1894-12-31 17 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. Tamonj; I'agar D(xk t'o.'s Shares. Delivery thi« year. j Sini;^p«.ne I inj Co.'* Shares >'enij«Tani> PUniinjj fo.'s Shms, M >n,kone .tnd Shanghai Bank Shares StroMa li.-iirai.ee Co.'- Sharps. Delivery this •Mr.m- t%t lajWJWu. I in Liquidation Stae* FcadMg t\>. Shar,-..s FOR SALE. I.njony K^r Uuck Co.' 3810 words
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Advertisement259 1894-12-31 17 JOHNLIXffLE &Co., LIMITED. New Popular Books. The liiiiaman at H^pie. The Manxnun. Mr. Jeivis. Scenes irotn the Show. Mr Jeremy, Detective. I'he l.asi Link. A Beautilul Victim. Ilie Burden of Isabel. Olga Romanoff. The Star of Fortune. A Born Soldier. Her Loving Slave. Mildred New Dattyht- r. Hint- 10 Lady259 words
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Article5361 1894-12-31 19 ut0 mm M***** \emesis, 1 Welcome Change of Government j Vhc Governor Blunders, 2 Ira Long Chair," ihe Governor and the Municipality, 2 r/cnist Prospects, 2 \jr Gladstone Walks Abroad Howling/ 17 rhe Strait* Settlements Association, Death Rejistradon, jg cncral Election Prospect-, ,3 he Battle Begins, 18 "f t••5,361 words
