The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 22 January 1895
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1895-01-22 1 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY. JANUARY 22nd, 1895. No. 39118 words
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Article346 1895-01-22 1 LtADitra Akth lbs. The Anti-GambHnf Crusade. 53 Ihr Gwreroor Of* the? Queen's Scholarships, 53 Mr. W. K. Maxwell's Promotion. 54 A New Campaign Chapter, 34 Ovxt N«ws, Admiralty Court. Chop [Jong Hong s.>. Carolina t 47 i Stout. rcket. TbeSeiangoi Visitors, ;»o Setangor Probables the Rest. 4; Warren Challenge346 words
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Article77 1895-01-22 1 Corrected l*p to January 21 On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/ demand I lI S Private credit 1 3 m/s. 4 2 documents m/s 2/0 I 1, credits 6 m/s 2/0^ On India. oank demand *^95 On Hongkong. w k demand 1 l%pm. I On Yokohama. B k d77 words
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Article119 1895-01-22 1 (January 21.) I in 3 62 5 damuier 8.55 do. Cube No. 1 1250 do. do. No. 2 11 70 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 0.20 do. White, (Fair L/W=s% „18 75 Nutmegs 150s to the ib.) 91. Mace (Banda) 9^ Cloves (Amboina) 22. Bali Cofiee (10% Blacks) 4250 Pengerang119 words
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Article, Illustration608 1895-01-22 1 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain, L'navsed by influence and unbrtbed by |;aii> Mere patriot Truth her glorious precept* rirxw, Pledir**'! to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (January 16th.) Undeterred by the effect of their recent rebuff in the law courts, the AntiGambling League have come608 words
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978 1895-01-22 1 In the Governor's remarks at the presentation of prizes yesterday it is gratify, ing to see that H. E. holds to the view that the sacrifice of one of the two Queen's Scholarships was a matter for regret, and that he trusted to see the978 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement15 1895-01-22 1 FOR SAL£. STRAIJAN Mare, set of harness, Victoria i l^amberi m ifood oitit* Pricf Ss^o.15 words
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Advertisement56 1895-01-22 1 GRAND HOTEL JAVA, BAT A VI A. THIS first class Hotel, patronised by the English Community of Batavia, and situated in the Centre i the most healthy ;uk\ best residential puarter of i::<-.- iown, offers a good Table, Wines, and Accommodation to Travellers. A runner attends all steamers, and English56 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous416 1895-01-22 1 THE WEEK. Ihe next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the P. O. S. S. Kaiser-i-hind on the 23rd inst., with English mails of Dec. 28th. This mail leaves by the P. O. S. S. Peki)i to-morrow (Wednesday). Mr. \V. E. Maxwell, c. M. G., has been promoted416 words
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Article981 1895-01-22 2 (Thursday. January iyth.j When on the 25th of October last, referring to Mr. Max will's approaching departure on leave, we mentioned that that gentleman was said to have been offered a post on the Gold Coast, there was, we deemed, good ground for that statement981 words
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Article1124 1895-01-22 2 (January 18th.) 1 i is unfortunate for the sake of thf? interests <>i the whole Colony, that there is, taking the Pinang Gazette a.-, repre- j senting some proportion of opinion, a i strange unwillingness or perhaps incapa- j city in some quarters there to realise th< gravity1,124 words
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Article435 1895-01-22 2 (January 21st.) AFTER a period of apparent inaction hear again of fresh developments in tl.r Japanese campaign against China. It is one of the difficulties incidental to this wai that confusion abounds as to place nar:"s Chinese place names fur th>- most pa I when not435 words
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Article624 1895-01-22 2 IHi PinangGmzette is deep!) lalen ing a> a study oi morbid mental <. k\t ment. Somebody needs a holiday badh HetEiks oi the Resignation cnucc tud of irresponsab*e utterance." It if mm t h e usual symptoms of afflicted persons to v uestion the sanity of others,624 words
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Article199 1895-01-22 3 be< n known for time that astice GaTTV was desirous of finding appointment elsewhere than in this with which he has. now painful o vs owing to thr recent death of Mrs. Gatty at Penang. To-day comes the news that Mr. Gatty has accepted the Chief Justiceship199 words
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Article709 1895-01-22 3 The writer of Tilings in General In the Pcrak Pioneer what promises to be a pleasant echo of our Topics of the Week" holds the mirror of neutral opinion up to Penang. The Pinang Gazette, which is trying its best to conceal from its own readers709 words
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Article648 1895-01-22 3 H. M. Gun vessel Swift returned from Malacca yesterday forenoon. Saturday, the 26th, and Monday, the 28th instant, have been appointed to be observed as public holidays at the approaching Chinese New Year. H. M. S. Redbreast left Hongkong on Sunday to relieve H. M. S.648 words
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Article834 1895-01-22 3 Our friend the Ceylon Observer has assimilated so well our idea of a Dreibund between the Eastern Crown Colonies on the Military Contribution and other common questions that it has quite overlooked how completely that was laid before the public in this paper about three years ago, and frequently since834 words
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Article172 1895-01-22 3 A gang robbery is reported as having I occurred a few days a^o at a place called Sungei Timaa, near Panchor, on the Johore river. About two or three in the morning a band of armed Chinese invaded the village, firing: at every one they could see. bui I172 words
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1665 1895-01-22 4 {From §viu Correspondent.} That the King of Siam should have outlived his intended successor is one of the last things which any ene could have expected. Such an idea never seems to have even crossed the mind of the present occupant of1,665 words
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Article95 1895-01-22 4 Calcutta, Jan. i. The New Year honours Gazette has been issued to-day. The following are to be Knights Commander of the Stir of India: Messrs. James Westland, Frederic FryerCourtenay, an i !!i>ert. To be Companions of the Star or Indii Charles Cecil Stevens, Alexand.- Bad95 words
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Article1196 1895-01-22 4 The following is the Mining Manager's Report for five weeks ending ioth January, 1895 Raub Hole Section. No, 1 Level Main Engine Shaft.— The only work going on in this level is working two of the small cross leaders, which show a little gold, and working a bunch of1,196 words
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Article464 1895-01-22 4 A subject of widespread interest, The Transport of Petroleum in Bulk," forms the subj«$ o j a paper by Mr. Boverton Redwood in the p ro ceedings of the Institute of Civil Engineers." Th« very important investigations which he has made into the causes and means464 words
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Article532 1895-01-22 4 A new company has ju^t been formed vat. the title of Ball's Asbestos Eastern Agency Limited), which prop, sec, under .in advantageous a^rctment with Bell's Asbestos Company, t* stilt Finthei develop trade in the Far Kar>t in s»u h•» M>ds The demand for ihese materials i- increasing In532 words
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Article157 1895-01-22 4 Among the passengers arrived this ..ion iog |ter MM. s.s. Ernest Simons were it* Hon b!e E.E. beraonger, Ddonial fKHar* er, who is looking well after his risit to £n£lanJ, and Mr. GAY. WcJraan, Government Secretary, Selanger. Mr. VV r e!man, \vh has suffered from an affection of the »'yrs157 words
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Article816 1895-01-22 5 L*ys and Relays. By "Tung Chia." Rein.; selections from The Lays of Far Cathay, »h many additions, and new illustrations. Shanghai, Vohohama, Hongkong, Singapore, X, L v aid Walsh, Limited. What Alipli Cheem, in Lays of hid, and X Ivard Ki|>ling,in Departmental Ditties, done to depict, in bright and816 words
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Article455 1895-01-22 5 (L. and C. Express.) A meeting of the Straits Settlements Association was held on 19th inst. to consider the Marquis of Ripon's despatch of Nov. 6 to his Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements on the subject of the military exaction. The meeting was a455 words
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Article88 1895-01-22 5 SELANGOR GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. Abstract of Traffic Earnings for the month of December, 1804: Heads of Receipts c. Passengers 18,229 18 Season Tickets 04 67 Horses, Carriages and Dogs 254 32 Telegraph Collections 3 <)o Excess l ares 64 22 Parcels $70 33 Excess Luggage 63 25 Miscellaneous... 1,^23 40 Total88 words
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Article238 1895-01-22 5 News has reached Singapore of the death of Mr. Wm. McGlashan, A.M KC.E., B.Sc, which took place in Bangkok on the 2nd inst., on his way to the Bangkok Hospital, this sad event being the result of apoplectic fits. Mr. McGlashan, who was a native238 words
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Article437 1895-01-22 5 Amongst the passengers expected to arrive by the next German mail from Europe is the Rev. Mr. Morgan, who comes out to the Methodist Episcopal Church here. He was to leave Southampton on the 6th inst. A private letter from Hongkong dated Bth inst., says Dr.437 words
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Article333 1895-01-22 5 (Siam Observer, nth inst.J We hear on good authority that a meeting of all the Siamese Princes and nobles now in Bangkok was held at the Royal Palace on Wednesday night for the purpose of formulating a petition to His Majesty begging that he would be333 words
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Article43 1895-01-22 5 The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., Ld., has received a tWqjram from Mr. Blarney reading During the montft of December the mill ran 26 days, crushing 800 tons, yielding 365 ounces of gold, and Headings 300 tons for 45 ounces gold.'43 words
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Article208 1895-01-22 5 The G.O.i. has been pleased to grant lea^e of absence to Lieut. H. Bryan, 2nd- Line Re^t., from 16th Jaiu try to 20th February-, IS9 on private affairs. In accordance with instruct!* ns received by telegram 1: >m the Horse Guards, No. 26 Company, Southern Divisi »n, Royal208 words
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Article572 1895-01-22 5 We remember about a couple ol years ago mooting the question of a Ladies Town Club for the benefit of ladies engaged in the often protracted ami wearying work of shopping, l< trying on." &c, and a« an alternative we suggested that any firra wttti room to spare would serve572 words
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Article1943 1895-01-22 6 Distribution ok Prizes by H. E. the Governor. The distribution of prizes to the pupils of the Rafllcs Institution took place yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a considerable number of the friends of the School, including many ladies, and the hon'ble A. P. Talbot, Archdeacon Perham,1,943 words
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Article1532 1895-01-22 6 The greater part of the company then followed His Excellency and Lady Mitchell to the Girls School, where the pupils were assembled to receive their prizes. Although, owing to this being the middle of the holidays, there was not a large attendance of pupils, a considerable number1,532 words
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Article41 1895-01-22 6 We understand that Mr. Kynnersiev is to have the appointment of Resident Councillor of Malacca in which be is at present acting. Malacca could hardly have any more competent supervision of local interests than that \vh;ch Mr. Kynwn >!ey's appointment ensures.41 words
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Article62 1895-01-22 6 A despatch box containing cheques and notes to the value of $300, several medals, a number of copper and bronze coins and a quantity of correspondence was missed from the Raffles Museum some time between eleven o'clock on Saturday night ancr Monday morning. Suspicions fell ai once on the servants62 words
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Article210 1895-01-22 6 Corps Orde&S. Head Quarter Office, Sin^-ipi-rc, i;tii January, i$ Orders by Major HUE. Mc( alil.m, k.i.., .*.e.. Commandant S.\ .A. 1. Orderly Officer for ensuing- week -Lieu! W. G. St. Oair. Orderly Sergeant for discing week Sergt. Benjafield. 2. Parades Monday, 5.15 p.m.— -Maxim Gun-Jrii:. Wednesday, 5210 words
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Article95 1895-01-22 6 U is a curious fact, w:v- s a I ateii correspondent to a northern contemporan that no missiles are found by tlic d NCtors inHhe wounded Chinese. The penetrative force of the Ifurata rifle must tin r< fore tramed Sigerist, belonging tq Lh i i h the s. s. I>'u.\u>,i,95 words
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Article900 1895-01-22 7 V en as the heading At the Tiffin Table Doth meaningly portend intentional frivolity. scePt :uiy.ma itigenic in occidto latent. Life will be worth having and enj 0y- Wf M said the 0.D.M., as he entered Room on Tuesday. O. D. M. was brisk, having left900 words
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824 1895-01-22 7 (China Mail.) The special telegram which we published las< night, announcing 1 a constitutional crisis at Singapore, may perhaps have t:t!\e!i siin>» of our readers by surprise. In one sense the extreme action now taken will naturally strike people here as somewhat824 words
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Article278 1895-01-22 7 We understand that His Highness the Sultan of Johore continues to keep fairly well, the effects of the indisposition of the early part of the week being gradually thrown off. Hicks's Orioles are a great success in Hongkong. Mr. H. Bibby was a passenger by the278 words
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Article169 1895-01-22 7 It is understood that the Selangor cricket and football teams will arrive in Singapore nn the evening ot Sunday the 27th inst in the Selangfor S s. Esmeralda* kindly placed at their disposal by the Resident. The proposal is to play cricket on Monday, the 28th, and169 words
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Article402 1895-01-22 7 The latest estimate of the political position in Paris is that given by the Times correspondent under date 19th December, in which the downfall of the Cabinet is clearly indicated, lie writes The election of M. Henri Brisson as President of the Chamber puts an end to the kind of402 words
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Correspondence.
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Article566 1895-01-22 7 To the Editor. Dear Sir, The cutting which I enclose appeared in the Free Press of the 17th November. I read it and caused a letter to be written to Mr. Sarre, who. I was informed, was the Inn-keeper meant.. 1 now send you a copy of566 words
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332 1895-01-22 7 I |*o the Editor. SiRj The question of the appointment of a suitable su rcessor to Mr. R. \V. Maxj well, to which reference has often been made in the papers, is a subject of no 1 small importance to many sections of the community here.332 words
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Article1184 1895-01-22 8 Final Round S. V. A. v. Lincolnshire 11. This match, which had evoked a good deal of anticipatory excitement during the week, took place last night on the Cricket Oub Ground. There was a large concourse of spectators amongst whom were many of the fairer s< x,1,184 words
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681 1895-01-22 8 The following is the Manager's report for November, 1894: Mining. August Shaft, 200 ft. Level. The No. 2. East Crosscut has been extended 41 feet, making it 11C ft. from the No. 1 North. The face is in dyke-like formation, but seems to have passed681 words
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Article2034 1895-01-22 8 (Wednesday, January i6th, 1895.) The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commission was held this afternoon in the Board rooms, Robinson road, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present the Hon'bJe T. Shelford, Mr. W. Nanson. Mr. J. Fraser, Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn and Mr. Meyer. The minutes2,034 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement36 1895-01-22 8 Mr. IsemongtT takes the Audit Q&ct Mr. Birch continuing a t the Treasury. Mr. A. M. Skinner being absent on full pa) for the present, Mr. Trotter still drav\> Uw full pay as Auditor-General in IVnang.36 words
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Article610 1895-01-22 9 The following arrangements have been made for forthcoming competitions. Entries for a Ladies Handicap, match lay, one round, should be made on or before the 24th inst. His Excellency will give a gold bangle as the prize in this competifcntries for a ladies and gentlemen's handicap,610 words
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Article158 1895-01-22 9 •he (lowing team will represent the Siftgapore Cricket Club v. Johore on Fri«ay, January 25th, and against Selangor < luesday, January 29th. \V. S. Moo-en j Full Hack,, F. o. B. M< Kenzie /Aj/rv*, GA. laler, 1). >: knigaU, A. Kc d Forwards, A. Dennys, A, Robertson, \V.158 words
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Article815 1895-01-22 9 It is believed that Mr. H. A. O'Brien will go home on leave about the end of An elephant's sense of smell is so delicate that it can scent a human being at a distance of one thousand yards. Dato Gajah, G.P.0., please note. The annual815 words
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100 1895-01-22 9 A letter has been received by the Secretary to the Chamber of Commerce, intimating that the resignation of Mr. T. Shelford, C M.G., member of the Legislative Council nominated by that body has been accepted, and requesting the Chamber to nominate a100 words
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162 1895-01-22 9 Formal Acceptance by His Excellency. We give below the text of a letter from the Acting Colonial Secretary notifying Sir Charles Mitchell's acceptance of the resignations of Messrs Shelford, Donaldson and Seah Liang Seah Colonial Secretary's Office, Jan. 17th, 1895. Gentlemen, I am directed by162 words
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Article156 1895-01-22 9 The following are the letters from Government consequent on the resignation of the Justices of the Peace Colonial Secretary's Office, Jan. ;th, 1895. Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of the 4th inst. signed by yourself and eighteen other156 words
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Article222 1895-01-22 9 Mr. E. C. Cotes, Deputy Superintendent Indian Museum, who recently went Home on leave, has resigned the Government service to take up the Editorship of. the Indian Daily News, Calcutta. Mrs. Cotes is the well known authoress Sarah Jeanette Duncan.'' We hear that Mr. A. J. Sisson will not return222 words
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Article85 1895-01-22 9 The following gentlemen have been drawn to play in the Final for the 1894 Monthly Medal Handicap Stiven, Scratch, v. Shelford rec. 14 Robertson J. B. v. Padday 14 Vade rcc. 2 v. Dr. Hinde 2 Earle 10 v, Elliot 10 Fox „12 v. Lt. Grant 1285 words
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Article245 1895-01-22 9 1 If The latest intelligence to hand in connection with this service is as follows Mr. A. M. Ashmore, who for some time past has been acting as Colonial Secretary of the Gold Coast Colony during- the absence in England of Mr. F. M. Hodgson, is245 words
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Article281 1895-01-22 9 Referring to our paragraph, giving the constitution of the Straits eleven Mr. Guggisberg proposes to take down to Perak in Starch, the Perak Pioneer says We understand that it is proposed to play this match on the Perak ground on the 15th and 1 6th March next.281 words
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258 1895-01-22 9 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Amateur Photographic Society was held in the Society's rooms last night (17th), Dr. Highet in the Chair. There was a good attendance of members. The report and accounts were passed. The latter show that the year has been a258 words
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1171 1895-01-22 10 (Pinang Gaeette.) A small deputation consisting of Messrs. Jno. C*. Allan, Archd. Kennedy, A. Lawrence, James Lamb, Cieo. H. Pritchard, and Dr. Alan Robertson waited en His Excellency the Governor on December 22nd, and requested that their names should ff: placed on the li-t of tho-e1,171 words
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Article421 1895-01-22 10 Field Officer for the ensuing week Ca plain J J. <>ri est, 2^)ii Line Ke^t. Officers attending the Concert at the Town Hal! thi> evening will do <o in uniform. We find the following reference to Mr. Maxwell's career an 1 prospects in a home paper Mr. W.421 words
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Article280 1895-01-22 10 (J?ra»i §ur own C&vrespo*tdent.* During th^ las! week four junks from China have arrived in the roads, bringing about seven hundred coolies. The vessels have been well inspected and the coolies detained for a time in order to make sure, if possible, that they will not import any infectious280 words
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Article664 1895-01-22 10 The Committee of the Strafts Settlements Association will meet on Monday afternoon to consider in what way they may most usefully co-operate with the Association in London on the question of Lord Ripon's despatch. Up to the middle of October, says a Kobe, contemporary, there were664 words
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Article85 1895-01-22 10 (Sober fact.) TIME. Yesterday, 2-45 p. m MuFFKINS, a new junior in the o fa Messrs. Blank and Co hears teUtt ring, and answers meekly. On v Who is there, please P'IRST \'OFCK {apparently rrrorr )UUn fresh complication) Who the I) r* this now Sf.COM> (JICK W'addv85 words
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Article180 1895-01-22 10 The prospectus of the Detrwater I) i rv Farm, Ltd.. is Issued to-day, and lmt culars will be found in another cuiuma lis part of the si hente to give si •a re holders the first opportunity of purchasing t!h milk su well known in the place,180 words
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Article144 1895-01-22 10 1 lie Uovernor lias lieeu phased to arm i the resignations of tfi« Hon'ble Sh.-I-ford, r Mr,., the Hon'ble A L 1) >-.aid,,on and the Eion*ble Sv*h Liang Seah, b? members of the Legislative Council. Licenses to conduct s;.!< j s in Siurnport have hem granted to Messrs.144 words
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Article270 1895-01-22 10 flic Rifle Association bave Sjwoa Handicap Competition this afterno m tt ti.« Association's Range, at Baiesttcr at tit p. m. The Indian papers report the L'.ihti Mrs. J. F. Brian, one of th^ leading members of the Lyric Company, at Madras, thr cause of death being general debility ftftd fever.270 words
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723 1895-01-22 11 1 ast g nt l^ e Singapore Phiharmonic c rv «aye a choral and orchestral conr t in the Lpper I own Hall which is now once more available for public It is just over nine months since the Town Hall Was close), owing to very723 words
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Article1830 1895-01-22 11 E'en as the heading Topics of the Week Doth now, too oft, portend dead languages. Anon. Quicquid agiuit homines nostri est farrago libelli, Juvenal. The Attitude of Penang (observe the capitals) provokes merriment amongst shameless and inappreciate Singaporeans. Penang has declared that it will be loyal1,830 words
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Article391 1895-01-22 11 S. C. C. v. Services. A game under the Rugby LJaion R^ie> was played last night on the Recreation Club Ground between 1 ams representing the Services and the Cricket Club. Victory rested with the Services, ulio scored a try to nil. As an exposition of the Rugby391 words
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Article294 1895-01-22 11 A correspondent sends us this cutting Brigadier-General I r rost Pasha, an Abetxlonian, who holds an important p >st in the Imperial Ordinance Department, Constantinople, has just received the Order ot Merit," accompanied with a medal, from His Imperial Majesty the Sultan. Frost Pasha's services have been frequently rewarded by294 words
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Article2626 1895-01-22 12 The annual prize <■ istribution in connection with the Anglo-Chiiuse School, Coleman Street, took place yesterday afteraoon in the presence of H. E. the Governor and of Lady Mitchell, who distributed the prizes. There were also present on the platform Mr. Severn, Mr. E. C. Hill, Superintendent2,626 words
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Article50 1895-01-22 12 The applications for permission to open steamship communication by private companies with the districts occupied by the Japanese expeditionary armies were not formerly entertained by the Government, in consequence of the advice of the Naval Department. The authorities will fchortly allow the Nippon Yusen Kaisha to carry out the work.50 words
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Article1096 1895-01-22 12 (Via Rangoon,) Ixmdon, 3th January. A combined meeting^ cotton employers and operatives was held Manchester to-day under the auspices of tl^ United Cotton Manufacturers Association. Seven Members of Parliament were present. A resold tion passed asking the supporters of the movemet* in the House of Commons to submit1,096 words
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Article121 1895-01-22 13 rhe revised programme of the races to take iacC O n February 12th, 14th and 16th are very active and should draw good fields. The c s are considerably increased in amount. For r pee t he 4th race on the second day has been ased from121 words
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1429 1895-01-22 13 H.H. THE SULTANS BALL AT TYERSALL i tc a notable event of the week, to ea fc prospcctively, was the very success- given by H. H. t'ne Sultan of Johore evening at Tversall. which made a -i inviting rendezvous for a large and suable company, this being the first (j1,429 words
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Article1409 1895-01-22 13 Capt. Inskster, of the S.S. Hebe, which arrived from Deli yesterday, reports having passed the German ship R. C. Rickmers off Cape Rachado. In the manufactures of Great Britain the power which steam exerts is estimated to be equal to the manual labour of four billions1,409 words
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Article424 1895-01-22 13 We give below the scores made in the Tanglin Club Powling championship on Saturday f. G. Mactaggait 701 A. A. Kane 062 I). S. Carmichad 652 O. T. Boyd 048 W, P. Wadddl <joo M. Allan 5^ VV. R. C. Middleton 561 K. Scd:! Russell 55? A. Rob-rrlson 512424 words
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Article99 1895-01-22 14 He The Competition for the winners of last year's Monthly Medal Handicap was played on Saturday, the result being, as was anticipated, that A. \V. Stiven won with .an excellent score of Ist round 43, and 2nd round 43=86, J. B. Robertson being second with 44 and99 words
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Article199 1895-01-22 14 The linal tie in the S. V. A. subdivision billiard handicap for prizes presented by the Officers S. V. A. was concluded at the Drill Hall on Saturday night, in the presence of a laige number of spectators, ihe representatives of E sub. (Cyclists) won199 words
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84 1895-01-22 14 The first Handicap Spoon Competition of the season took place at the Association's range at Balestier on Saturday afternoon. I'fle weather was not favourable, a drizzle falling the whole tim?. and becoming heavier while shooting was proceeding at the longer range. The distances were84 words
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1743 1895-01-22 14 (The Straits Independent, I2th January.) The Singapore Unofficial Members of Council did nor lose much time in availing themselves of Lord Ripon's last despatch on the Military Contribution to impress Her Majesty's Ministers with the fact that they cannot go on to lend themselves to the1,743 words
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Article196 1895-01-22 14 The Bulletin de la Societe de Geographic de Paris publishes the following communication from Dr. Meyners d'Estrey as to the results of an exploration of the south-east portion of Borneo by M. Gottfried Schneiders, mining engineer There are to be found in Borneo, diamonds, coal, lead, copper, antimony, &c.196 words
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Article89 1895-01-22 14 The ist battalion Lincolnshire Reginjent is to leave England at the end of this •month for Malta. The trooper will take on an infantry battalion from Malta to Bombay, then bring down the Northumberland Fusiliers from Calcutta, thereafter taking away the 2nd (10th) Lincolnshire Irorn Singapore to England via Malta,89 words
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560 1895-01-22 14 A FRENCHMAN ON COLONIAL EXPANSION. France Exports Onlt Soldiers a*d Functionaries. M. Francois Coppe'e has contributed to th* Journal an article, in the course ot which h e says 1 So we are going to war with the Ojcen of th e Hovas. It appears that tins lady with an560 words
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Article105 1895-01-22 14 Sc.tA\(,Oß PkOMUU.I'S V. 1 111. rU A cricket match was played on Ltwe Esplanade on Saturday between tins S- in^or Probables and the Rest. The MtowiiMg were the scores Sgt. Claydon i: Mactag%»rt l> Koclle \V. Ryan c KoeMfr l> Macta^^art E. \Y. Townond b M/icta^art ;4 Corporai WealpP105 words
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Article44 1895-01-22 14 Ihe usual monthly medal baadtcap irffl be played on Saturday, the 20th lost when the Pavilion, which has jus! j^» l completed, will be opened. The Ladies 1 Handicap, Match plaTt^at the liovetnors prize will commence <> r Wednesday, .30th inst.44 words
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Article92 1895-01-22 14 in order to Avoid any possible misanicc" standing h-reafier, it' is notified that Exchange Compensation Allowance l a pensionable emolument. In riu Lai^at, in 1 894, 1.50J acre? <> l land were taken up by Europeans Mr Messrs. Kindersley are opening l estate of 60 acres in92 words
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Article713 1895-01-22 15 On Friday morning last the Prize Distribution of the Government Schools took place at the Cross Street School. Th c prizes ivere distributed by Mr. E. C. Hill, Inspector of Schools. Or. lira Boon Keng was also present. The Headmaster [Mr. _L L. King", after referring to713 words
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Article94 1895-01-22 15 i een cL> tt I d« put) fo r I s lh< -l ond son o tl c ..itc be i ;»i-f i Q < icd v v i iti Fi em h Presidei He pjty for a dbtru I ol Pai but rel ise to sanction I94 words
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Article241 1895-01-22 15 The correspondent of the China Mail, now in Japan, who was with the Japanese Army in the attack on Port Arthur, thus alludes to the mysterious lull in Japan's military activity The attitude of Japan remains simply inscrutable. 1 lie military preparations proceed steadily, with the only241 words
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Article245 1895-01-22 15 This morning the Chief Justice gave judgment in the Admiralty case ihop Liong Hong v. ss. Carolina, in which the plaintiff claimed, iirst, an account of the earnings of the ship to be rendered by the defendant Cheng KngChuan secondly, a decree that a sum of §2,128 was due to245 words
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Article143 1895-01-22 15 (January 21st. 1895.) Homeward :onnage is in only moderate supply, and freights continue steady. For London, via Cannl. Bng Goods nre quoted at 26/3 25/-, Bale Gambier 27/6, and Pepper 27 6 30/-. For Uverpooli via Canal, the rate for deadweight is 27 6 and for light freight and143 words
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Article325 1895-01-22 16 Chinese arriving [at Peking] from Manchuria bring ghastly reports. The entire population has perished and groups of frozen corpses are seen. The exhaustion cf the country's resources hinders the J Movement of troops on both sides. Bomb Explosion in Paris. A bomb explosion has occurred in a325 words
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Article31 1895-01-22 16 London, 18th January^ 1895. Paiis is quiet at present. The Due d'Orleans has gone to Dover to await the M. Casimir Perier> letter is condemned as feeble.31 words
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Article302 1895-01-22 16 London, igth 'January, i&QjM. Felix Fan re lias been elected President of the French Republic, amidst uproar throughout all parties, the Socialists fiercely protesting at the result. The Moderate Press is satisfied, but the Radicals are furious. Paris is tranquil. The manifesto of the Due d'Orleans302 words
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Article521 1895-01-22 16 January 21. Sumatra, Ger. str. f Cassens, for Asahan and Deli. Loo Sok, Brit, str;, Jackson, for Bangkok. Felbridge, Brit, str., Stokes, for Yokohama. Amherst, Brit, str., Shimmen, for Klang, via ports. Neera, Brit, str., Morris, for T. Anson, via ports. Medusa, Brit. str.. Fyfe, for Bangkok. Nienhuys, Dut.521 words
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Article206 1895-01-22 16 Jan. 15. Per Sri Tringganu Mr. Millar. Per Chow Fa i\lr. Keithanstruther. Per G. C. Jacob Mr. H.de Brume, Mr. Jones Mr. Dalian." Per Kriemhield Mr. Gertu, Mr. oanoloser. Per Hecate &lr. Dohse. Jan. 16. Per Calypso Mr. Smith, Mr. Ward Per Japan Mr. Res^ler. Jan. 17. Per206 words
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Article11 1895-01-22 16 fan. 17. Per Kriemhild for Hamburg.— Mr F. Borgman.11 words
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115 1895-01-22 16 Per Kaisar-i- Hind, from London, due fan. >i Mr. Ashelby, .Miss Bell. Mr. G. Me Bain. Per Raveiina,lrom London, due Feb. -Mr. \V. Douglas. Mr. Flower, Mr. Ross lion. Mr. Deshon, Mrs. Deshan, Mr. and Mrs. Ke«-born, Mr. Sisson, Mr. A.M. Weaver, Mr. H. P. Gallwey,115 words
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Miscellaneous842 1895-01-22 16 SHARE LIST, JANUARY «ith f 1895. Quotation. Capitol Paid up Shares Pd. Di*, Hongkon* S'hai Bank. ii s %prcm. |i0,00#,000 $10,000,000 80,000 125 t National Bank of China $2, £**»o *400, S 0 YgS&g Bk of China, Jap. fcStra.ts Nominal. j^.000.000 £450,06*199,875^25. Founders. £s A 5 Tanjong Pa'gar Dock. $223842 words
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