The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 14 May 1895
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1895-05-14 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY. MAY 14th, 1895. No. 40718 words
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Article179 1895-05-14 1 A meni ol Japan's'^ten^nd, 2S(^ hhiZ RcdQXi -oC) r, i Against Pbguc, 290 x:[. lc oalitkm, 200 I c and the Campaign, "290^ Exact mi Strangles Education, 290 I the Marine Cft^\ 292 ALrams v. WilliM^'Dailan, 301 against a Lawyer,, 392 Tl Assizes, W E •.-Settlement Kifle Match, 201179 words
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Article51 1895-05-14 1 >RRECTED UP TO May 13.) On London. m/s 2/2 j ■>■ j/i; 1 r"--: credits 3 m/s 3/2J »wnts3m/s 2/2 A edits 6 my s 2/23 •r'"':i;«d 1 c>4v, on Hongkong. •land \%pm. (>n Yokohama. aand par. mand 1 jo s 3od/s 135 (to buy; So-so England Rate >%51 words
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Article44 1895-05-14 1 GRAND HOTEL JAVA, BATAVIA. s liv tc!, patronised by the Kngjnunity of Batavia, and situated in m tsl healthy and Lei residential V!l offers a good Table, Wines, "nodation to Travellers. 1n« all steamers, and English is 1 GARREAU i Co.— Propri«ora 6w3 9544 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article46 1895-05-14 1 On May sth, in Singapore, the wife of E. V. I Carey, of New Amherst Estate, Selangor, for- merly of Amherst Uda Puselura, Ceylon, of a son. At Singapore, on May 12th, the wife of Ouek Kee Chosu, of Messrs. Katz Bros., of a sonT46 words
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Article80 1895-05-14 1 \Ov\ the 1 6th April, at St. James's Chapel, Kenmore, Perthshire, by the Rev. W. Arbuthnot, Harford A. Cater Kelly, third son of Edmund Meares Kelly, Blackrock, Dublin, to Caroline, fourth daughter of Charles Carnie, GJenburn, Grantully, Perthshire, late of Singapore. On April 17th, at Christ's Church, Ealing, Cvmpbbll80 words
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Article65 1895-05-14 1 *TPHE undersigned having bou^ ht over the above Establishment will be glad tt> receive the Patronage of the gentry of Singapore and other stations. Rooms clean and comfortable. Breakfast, T'ffin and Dinner at usu.il hours. Liquors of the best qualities always in Stock. A New Billiard table by65 words
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Article, Illustration551 1895-05-14 1 Here s<hall the fre-- the People's right maintain, Ciiiiwed by influence ami unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, Pledtre«l to Religion. Loyalty, and Law. (May 7th.) It is announced that Mr. Maxwell arrived at Accra on the Bth April, there to begin the551 words
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Article306 1895-05-14 1 From the fact that yesterday we were enabled to announce that M Russia was satisfied," it was obvious that Japan had finally yielded to the Russian demands that she should abstain from any permanent annexations on the mainland. That is confirmed to-day, and Japan has306 words
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Article74 1895-05-14 1 The Singapore Branch of the Straits Settlements Association have been collecting funds to provide for the necessary expenses incurred in laying the case of the Colony relative to the Military Contribution before the House of Commons and the people of England. It is assumed that the community generally would like74 words
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Article363 1895-05-14 1 Exit Oscar, pro. tern.: enter Jabez, and the great British Public is by this time in enjoyment of its new sensation. the arrival of the long-looked-ior come-at-last ex-Chairman of the Liberator Permanent Building Society." It is not for us to discuss the personal participation of Mr. Jabez Spencer363 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous439 1895-05-14 1 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the M.M. S.S. Ernest Simons on the 21st inst., with English mails to the 26th ult., being followed by the P. and O. S.S. Pekin on the 27th inst., with London dates to the 3rd inst. This mail439 words
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Article393 1895-05-14 2 (May Qth.) "A SCENE in the House" does not sound well as an early Parliamen ary experience under the regime of the new Speaker, but as a matter of fact the disorderly demonstration made by the notorious Fenian ex convict O'DONOVAN ROSSA was a matter393 words
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Article239 1895-05-14 2 May 10th.) We congratulate the Governor in Council upon being s0 promptly justified in the decision to check immigration from plague infected ports in China and to bring passenger vessels under the regulations safeguarding Singapore from the importation of the epidemic. When approaching this port at an239 words
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Article1252 1895-05-14 2 A Hostile Coalition (May nth.) The famous entente cordiale between Russia and France began to show signs the other day that it would not stand good very long if one of the parties became convinced that the entente was to work out systematically tor the special benefit of the other.1,252 words
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Article584 1895-05-14 2 May 13th.) Mr. Hanbury, \i.i\, one of the members for Preston, is a gentleman to whom the Straits Settlements owe a distinct <lebt of gratitude for the entirely spontaneous way in which he has come forward to I elp in obtaining justice for this Colony.584 words
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324 1895-05-14 2 i "I final r education just pablisbed v 1 terested in the permanent weiUi Colony will: grave alarm. Ibe state depends in no sma'l measure standard of education atUinei habitants. The better educated members oi a commun'ty. th< prospects of that community Once eet on the324 words
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Article253 1895-05-14 3 t. left this naorniug for Acheen g mboat, ong 1 i Capt. iket yesterday ih< n ing at took in coal and water station under the super- an officer. funny, it rea< hes the from Niagara "1 was day with an Irish larm ethe subject of253 words
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Article82 1895-05-14 3 The Local Secretary of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Ctmpany, Ltd., Singapore, has received the following telegram from Mr. W. Bibby, Mine Manager at Raub, dated 7th May, 1895 Rough clean up of Battery yielded 1,400 02. amalgam, estimated quantity of stone crushed being 1,000 tons. Battery resumed work82 words
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Article83 1895-05-14 3 A sale by public auction of valuable Crown lands is advertised for Thursday next, when Messrs. Powell and Co. will offer five building lots fronting the Teluk Aver Market and situated at the corner of Robinson Road and Cross Street, the upset price being X 283 words
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168 1895-05-14 3 Hongkong jq> Singapore 773 Shanghai To-day telegraphic news has ai rived that the Hongkong representative team rtred in this match yesterday and scored the comparatively moderate aggregate of 795 points. This makes Singapore's ill luck in the weather all the more aggravating, for, given anything168 words
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Article319 1895-05-14 3 Keep an eye upon Siam," says Le Cozirrier de Saigi for if certain reports now current in Bangkok and Saigon are to be credited our good friends the English are preparing to do something in Siam. A perusal of the Bangkok papers, and the departure319 words
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120 1895-05-14 3 The British and South African Export Gazette for last month publishes a striking' table, showing that while British trade with the Cape Colony and Natal has fallen oil Five per cent, during the pnst five years the total trade with those colonies ot the United120 words
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Article853 1895-05-14 3 There will be an Association Football match to-morrow on the Esplanade between the ist and the 2nd teams S. C. C, and on Friday another match between teams representing the Club and the R. A. Two Chinese are being deported to-day by the s. S. Agamemnon, Tan Ah Soon, as853 words
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753 1895-05-14 3 The following is a translated copy of a letter received from Datu Hadjie Mohamed Cassim, Private Secretary to His Highness the Sultan of Johore, in reply to an address sent to H<s Highness on the occasion of his passing through Colombo on753 words
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Article282 1895-05-14 3 It is in contemplation to start a Revolver Club amongst the officers of the SingaporeGarrison. The Willard Jpera company are booke-d to stay in Colombo for eleven days, when they move to Penang, Singapore and the Far East. Their repertoire includes "In Town, Don Juan," Little Christopher Columbus," Go Bang,"282 words
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Article2850 1895-05-14 4 Singapore, May Bth, 1895. Before the hon'ble Lionel Cox, C. J. Dunn v, the Marine Club. This case was called on this morn ing, Mr. Hugh Fort for the plaintiff, Mr. Bromhead Matthews for the defence. The statement of claim set out that on or about November, 1892,2,850 words
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Article508 1895-05-14 4 THE WARREN SHIELD FOR MUSKETRY. ft is understood that the ialc off the competitions for the \\"Vr- srV for musketry will be Doosiderabfv fit rt year, owing to the fact that the m-L rifle range at Tanglin is undergoing "T* ations necessary to adapt if to V er Met lord508 words
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Article149 1895-05-14 4 Jhe terms of the will of ti.c la! JJ k Louis Stevenson are published, one part of the portion of his'father* now held in life rent by liiti mdlu^j be divided between iiis luotl r anot sisters, of whom the elded is D son. or Fowke, well remember d '7,'149 words
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Article593 1895-05-14 5 stated in the North recently f l torpedoes are being, or have been, 1 .'r^hr approaches to Nagasaki har- eia J.V" Russian benefit, no doubt. v rstand that the general cargo on irdo-China steamer Yiksang at of her seizure off Taku has been the Japanese authorities.593 words
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Article110 1895-05-14 5 Our London correspondent writes under date April sth as follows Mr. Gulland, deputy chairman, Straits Association, and the whole of the Committee are united in their course of action. The arrival of the petition is anxiously awaited. The subject is being kept well alive in England and110 words
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531 1895-05-14 5 It is contemplated, we learn, to hold a cricket fortnight at Singapore about the close of this year very much on the lines of the famous Inter-Colonial cricket festival of the Christmas and New Year of 1890-91. On behalf of the Colombo cricketers, who could not531 words
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Article174 1895-05-14 5 Col. Pennefather, the new InspectorGeneral of Police, took his seat for the first time to-day as a member of the Municipal Commission. The commander of the P. O. S. S. Pekin, which arrived at Colombo on the 24th, from Singapore, reports that Peter de Souza, aged 52 years, a deck174 words
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Article496 1895-05-14 5 A Proclamation. Immigration into the Straits from infected ports again prohibited. At a special meeting ot Executive Council this forenoon it was decided by H. E. the Governor to issue a proclamation prohibiting the immigration of Chinese from the plague-iniected island of Hainan, and from the ports of496 words
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Article380 1895-05-14 5 I Proclamation by H. E. the Governor. A Straits Settlements Government Gazette extraordinary, dated to-day Wednesday, May 8, 1895, contains the following proclamation In the name of Her Majesty Victoria by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the380 words
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Article391 1895-05-14 5 The Bertillon system of identification, which was introduced in Colombo in 1892, on the suggestion of Dr. Thornhill and Mr. F. R. Ellis, who was then acting as Inspector-General of Police and DirectorGeneral of Prisons, has since proved so successful that it has been decided to introduce it shortly in391 words
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358 1895-05-14 5 Hongkong and Singapore in Parliamebt. New York, March 30.— A cable special to the Sun from London saj'S The debate in the House of Commons this week demonstrated that England Still has a curious way of dealing with colonies which are not in a358 words
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Article41 1895-05-14 5 .Mr. A. A. Swan lift yesterday per 8.1.5. N. s. s. Sscundra, for Ptnang in ord< r to proceed to Kedah to inspect the construction wjrk recently begun in connection with the Kedali-Scr.g^ora Railway. Mr Swan thereafter goes on to Englar.c41 words
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Article754 1895-05-14 6 H. H. the Sultan of Kedah has returned to his State from his recent Indian tour. It is probable that the Penang Amateurs will play The Burglar and the Judge with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Nunn. We understand by telegraphic news from Hongkong that the754 words
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Article633 1895-05-14 6 (From a Correspondent) Being on a visit to Sungei Lembing, the head quarters of the Pahang Corporation, Ltd, I was enabled to witness on Tuesday, the 30th April, a very interesting ceremony, namely the christening of the engines and starting of the new tin dressing works633 words
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77 1895-05-14 6 SIRR HARRY KEPPEL ON THE STRAITS MILITARY EXACTION. In a private letter to an old friend Admiral ol the Fleet Sir Harry Keppel, whose name is vent rated in these Eastern seas, writes thus on the 17th March, from the Royal Naval Club, Portsmouth "The present Government do indeed appear77 words
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Article132 1895-05-14 6 One Penang editor thus playfully alludes to a new enterprise about to be started by his rival When Archie starts his soda-water factory, rumour has it that the first consignment will be ready v* use- -that is to say, each soda-water bottle, iJitif.n to its ordinary contents, will contain a132 words
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Article1684 1895-05-14 6 The ordinary fortnightly* meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon in the Board Rooms, Robinson Road, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present Col. Pennefather, Inspector General of Police, Mr. Nanson, Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn. Mr. Meyer and Mr. Moses. The minutes of the ordinary meeting1,684 words
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Article217 1895-05-14 6 (Answers*) Some years ngo, when residing Straits Settlements, I was cons! Wt -noyed by the loss of mv fowls d Z the night. I suspected some Chinese Kilies who lived not far away, tad <i- various traps to catch the guilty \> )<J without success.217 words
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Article60 1895-05-14 7 The br.lawa submitted to the Municipal r mmission f° r tlie regulation of traffic on Carcoagh Bridge provide that cart, wagon, truck or lorry drawn or man cr beast shall at any time enter prop*- °J iY«akf >; Cavenagh Bridge. empty hackney carriage or jinrikisha from the Esplanade60 words
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288 1895-05-14 7 REMITTANES FROM THE STRAITS TO CEYLON. lal Selangor writer to us [Times r gard to the loss in exchange tx- -c remitting money from the is v ments to Ceylon. He cannot, na- v derstand why he should be -.::.d,r.j; money fiuin one silver COtinHe says aware that there are288 words
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Article364 1895-05-14 7 'I I Sarawak Treasurer's report states that i- small revenue from the issue ot copper §1,905 is due to the enhanced price as compared wiih that of silver, itge amount was issued. Fhe ap- I bronze has thus tended to oi the Straits Currency from y Sarawak copper-. A- s364 words
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Article1690 1895-05-14 7 Mr. Turing MacKonzie in a second letter to the Ceylon Observer continues his remarks on Liberian Coffee and its prospects in Sumatra. He says In my last I stated that my friend in Medan promised to show me Liberian Coffee. He did so. But before touching the1,690 words
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Article367 1895-05-14 7 (57 its Ma ritime Jo n mal.) Not merely in engineering circles will the death of Mr. Jas. MacKitchie he lamented. The late Singapore Municipal Engineer, though not well known in Penang, occupied an almost unique position in the Southern Settlement and as a social public367 words
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Article181 1895-05-14 7 A private letter from Hongkong i>ays I iind that the bias of the leading men here is decidedly in favour of Japan and their opening up the whole country and moreover it is thought that we have acted quite right in not joining the other powers in putting pressure on181 words
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Article230 1895-05-14 7 Corfs Orders. Head Quarter Office, By Hon'ble Major H.E. McCallum, re., c.m.g., m Commandant S.V.A. Singapore, 9th May, 1 895. 1. Orderly Officer for ensuing week Lieut. Merewether. Orderly N.C.O. for ensuing week Corpl. H. A. E. Thomson. 2. It has been decided to hold the Competition230 words
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Article151 1895-05-14 7 If the Penan^; team to arrive here at Christmas is to be anything like the eleven mentioned below the Inter-Colonial Ciicket Festival will be provided with a crowning glory. The Straits Maritime Journal says How would a team of veterans go down Just to show the youngsters an example The151 words
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542 1895-05-14 7 The following appears in the Chairman's report In February the Government re-opened the question of the liability of the Municipal Council to pay the whole co^t of the police employed within Municipal limits. Since ist January. [886, by a convention with Government, the542 words
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Article1567 1895-05-14 8 It is rumoured, but it may be no more than rumour, that Major-Genera! Sir Charles Warren, our late G. O. C, is to be the next to command the ioth military district (Aldershot). Cholera continues to occur with frequency at Bangkok and in other parts of1,567 words
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284 1895-05-14 8 A Steamer in Quarantine. The Norwegian steamer Bygdo on arrival from Amoy and Swatow this morning was placed in quarantine, a suspicious case having occurred on board which proved fatal at sea at 6 a.m. today, two hours before the arrival of the284 words
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Article555 1895-05-14 8 Ihe S S Federal, which arrived from Calcutta this morning, has on board a consignment of 5 1 camels for Fretnantle. The camel is fast becoming the beast of burden in West Australia. 1 he [ndo-China steamer Yiksaug, seized by a Japanese warship off Taku for having on board 250555 words
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Article67 1895-05-14 8 The Municipal election to KB vacancy caused by the rresina na J t! J. Fraser for Rochor Ward to-day at the Municipal rffi Cc Cosmo G. Paterson was the only n and up to three o'clock 26 votes ha?!!? polled in his favour. As 20 vat.!? stitute67 words
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Article219 1895-05-14 8 All who are apprehensive o ••> evening calls from burglars a to let the intruder get wdl mi,i n i •> mises before they proceed to him with a revolver. k w j>| rdt well to refrain from firing unt :j see, or imagine,219 words
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Article498 1895-05-14 8 rnspector Dixon yesterday -n0,,-, arrested a Chinaman in Kamp-mj m who was offering for sale cottolerfeii I ttcli Ji guilder pieces at 8 r each. fhc »uk were j ry clever imitations, and tfisy haw been sent on to the Umerntnent Analysi, who will probably find that they canUie more498 words
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Article1617 1895-05-14 9 Rtfrcm our czvn Correspondent.) Batavia, 4th May, 1895. c latter part of April has been unv warm and dry, but the new month brought in with it very welcome rain. Qntcfc Amateur Club had three over--1 1 houses last month to witness the **nr* of Mignon in French1,617 words
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Article156 1895-05-14 9 Officers Garrison v. Men. An all-day cricket match was played on the Esplanade yesterday between sides representing the Officers and the N.C.O.'s and men of the garrison, the latter being the first to bat and compiling the very respectable score of 226 for eleven wickets. On the drawing of156 words
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Article262 1895-05-14 9 The following are the Cricket Matches arranged for the S. C. C. for the season May July, 1895, with the names of the managers of the respective teams May nth. Over 5 years in the East (F. J. Bcnjafield) v. Under 5 years (G. P. Stevens). May 1 8th.—262 words
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189 1895-05-14 9 ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL IN SELANGOR. On Saturday, the 4th tnst, the Kajang Recreation Club football team travelled down to Klang to play the Recreation j Club there. Both clubs played a mixed team of Europeans and Natives, the latter including Chinese, Malays, Tamils and Sinhalese. Klang played seven Europeans and Kajang189 words
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Article166 1895-05-14 9 The St. Cecilia's Band, which we mentioned as having been formed in Singapore, now announces that it is open to engagement. The Band will shortly make a public appearance on the Esplanade. The Ladies' Golf Championship at Penang was played for on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last over four rounds166 words
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Article78 1895-05-14 9 Mr. Collyer's Prize Semi-Final Ties. Lieut. Guggisberg, R.E., beat Dr. Croucher (receiving 4 by 5 up and 4 to play. Lieut. MacDougal, R.A., (receiving 4) beat H. Vade by 8 up and 7 to play. Lieut. MacDougal played a very stong game, holing out the first78 words
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Article364 1895-05-14 9 Field Officer for the ensuing week Major Hon. C. Lambton, 2nd Northland Fusiliers. The parade in h jnour of Her Majesty's Birthday will take place on the Esplanade at 6-45 a.m., on the 24th instant. In the meantime Officers Commanding will give their attention to ceremonial drill. Parade364 words
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Article398 1895-05-14 9 OPINION Of kK AMERICAN WAR CORRESPONDENT. Mr. W. G. Smith, in a letter to the San Francisco Chronicle, says The Formosa question is not unlikely to prove troublesome. Next to their ambition to take Peking, the Japanese put the annexation of that island to the empire,398 words
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Article34 1895-05-14 9 Hie man witb the most fe'i.i* grieves itbk neighbour's one little shortcoming. It is as easy ta :ell s lie 2; it is to ?n the truU but it is not V.r 30 l^"»3^o34 words
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Article741 1895-05-14 10 The Fantee brought down from Kuantan, for the Pahang Corporation, Ltd., 236 pikuls of tin-ore. A pearl schooner and six luggers have been seen out in the Bulan Straits, apparently making for Singapore. It is expected, in the opinion of experts, that one of Russia's chief741 words
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Article79 1895-05-14 10 Mr. Collyer's Prue. The final for this prize was played yesterday afternoon, and resulted in a victory for Lieut. Guggisberg, r.e., who beat Lieut. MacDougal, r.a., (receiving 2) by 4up and 2to play. Lieut. Guggisberg did the first round in 43 strokes, and played in very79 words
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Article186 1895-05-14 10 Cholera existing at Bangkok, that port is declared infected and vessels arriving therefrom are put in quarantine. Rules for dealing with vessels from Macao, Swatow, Hainan, or any Siamese port on the east side of the Malay Peninsula are promulgated. None shall enter any port of the Colony186 words
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Article469 1895-05-14 10 The Singapore Volunteer Artillery iast evening gave a successful ball, in 'their spacious Drill Hall, which was. as at previous Volunteer Dances, very well filled. Temporary erections at the "side of the Hall and leading to the old gun emplacement gave additional space for the accommodation469 words
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Article1152 1895-05-14 10 E'en as -the heading Topics of the Week Doth now, too oft, portend dead languages. Anon. Quicqitid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal. The War in the North is over, peace is signed, and all the world is glad to see the end of a1,152 words
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Article429 1895-05-14 10 Mr. Waiter Besant, writing in the a, mi —The Spectator is mournlul over the e\pc: lure recently incurred by the London evenu papers in reporting the cricket match betfteet Australia and England. fliere is no pbj( tion,' says this" paper— t!w iUUici *n "social or429 words
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Article68 1895-05-14 10 An English iliipow Her, is r-akl to have proceeds d to scan h 4 Ji.-: shores oi th« Gibraltar and the oeighbo iring order to try to discover the •■> lost Uctttd J\ The attention oi the nuoi< ipal i is called to a piece o\ iracaot lan corner ot68 words
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Article326 1895-05-14 11 S. C C. p. R. A. teams met on the Esplanade last n V and a very interesting game re*fr j In the tirst half the Artillery had Jla the best of it and kept the Club Sending their goal. The point they U n the tirst half, and326 words
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Article199 1895-05-14 11 nwg! )ll >w the lead of irawak and si irt 2 Government hotel for tlieacco tmodation -".tors v> the State. my private enterprise of g to "ud that there j ••■>" a sch me shape for building spacious ::>:'' in :Cua!a Lumpor. In- Ipers >ns199 words
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Article24 1895-05-14 11 4 J ***"*i r% i* wj x km* m -engi iiri::^ enterprides it »n ling together of the tip Sea by means of a24 words
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Article636 1895-05-14 11 There may be not a few who witness occasional games of football on the Esplanade who are unSware that in some of the games one of not the least active forwards is a worthy naval chaplain. We could with advantage see this truly excellent example more636 words
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Article239 1895-05-14 11 H. E. the Governor, accompanied by Lady Mitchell, went on board the Mercury last oven ing. The appointment of Admiral Buller to the British Squadron in the Far East has been well received in all quarters, and the selection seems to have been a good one. Arrangements have been made239 words
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Article680 1895-05-14 11 H. M. S. Mercury leaves for Penang tomorrow, and will absent about a week. We have to congratulate Major L. R. Dowdatl, of the Army Pay Department here, on his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. A telegram has been received in London from Gibraltar announcing680 words
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Article75 1895-05-14 11 In connection with the Golf Club a competition against Colonel Bogey was played on Saturday, with the following result R. H. Padday, 10, 15 down. A. C. Sornervile, to, i'^ James Miller, 16, 12 C. Stringer, 9 Hon. J. K. liirch, 8, > \V. B. MacLaren, 8 f S75 words
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Article887 1895-05-14 11 The report of the Inspector of Schools, Mr. E. C. Hill, appears in the last Government Gazette. U is divided into three parts, a review of the year, the results of the annual inspection, and the discussion of general questions of educational interest. The reductions made in887 words
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Article74 1895-05-14 11 On hii farewell trip Captai.i E. De Xegr of the N. G. I. steamer :ior-nida, has bee presented by the Kongiiong Chinese, wh have )~en availing themselves of the Itclian line to the Struts irA Bombay for years past, with a hindo^r.:-: and richly decorated silk flag as a token74 words
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Article1289 1895-05-14 12 (To the Editor of The Times.) Sir, The meanest Roman citizen had the right cf appealing to Caesar against official oppression. In the modern British Empire 4t Caesar is the public opinion of the United Kingdom. Against that force happily no injustice can stand. It is studied1,289 words
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347 1895-05-14 12 The following letter to the Editor is printed in the issue of Vanity Fair of the iSth April Thk Straits Settlements. Dear Vanity I have read your remarks upon the Straits Settlements with pleasure, but it seems to me that if I am too347 words
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Article243 1895-05-14 12 Vice-Admiral Alexander Buller, c. n who succeeds Sir Edmund Fremantle in command of the British squadron in the Far East, was among the passengers by the outward bound P. and O. mail steamer Ravenna, on Saturday. Admiral Buller landed on Saturday and stayed at Government House, leaving on Sunday morning243 words
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Article1698 1895-05-14 12 China and Japan. Interview with Colonel Maurice, c.b. A representative of Reiner's Agency has had an interview with Colonel J. F. Maurice, c.b., commanding the Royal Artillery at Colchester, with the object of obtaining from that distinguised strategist and tactician an expert opinion on1,698 words
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Article511 1895-05-14 12 A British Dulmr. The forty-first ordinary general muM^' o." th shareholders of the Chartered Bank ot India Australia and China, was held at the fame:. Street Hotel on the 17th uh., Mr. William Patersoi presiding. In moving t| ie adoption of the report, thef man said511 words
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Article63 1895-05-14 12 Two hundred men t>i th< ,'n with Captains Dawkini and Cass Lieut. Binny, marched down fr to Tanjong Katong this wormi short s|jcll in camp thcic The ;Ss coolies who arrived bf Xorwegian steamer />'!;;''' on and who were detained 9B Island in coDsequeace oi a wipp<^ case of piague63 words
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Article2235 1895-05-14 13 I Before the Hon'ble Lionel Cox, C.J. Hfsrv Abrams v. William Dallak. r H. tort for the plaintiff, Mr. 1 uns Mr. Bromhead Matthews for the [efendart, Mr. Dalian. ">I- Tort said the action in this case was r brought on behalf of Mr. Abrams restrain William Dalian2,235 words
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Article871 1895-05-14 13 Mr. Fort replied. The Chief Justice delivered judgment: The plaintiff had entered an action to prevent the defendant from carrying on the business of horse-dealer, horse-broker, trainer or jockey and claimed an injunction to restrain him from carrying on that business and from doing other things it was871 words
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Article325 1895-05-14 13 Mr. I. A. Chichester is appointed provisionaily Registrar of Courts. Kuala Lwnpor. A case of rabies having occurred in U!u Selangor, dogs are ordered to be confined for a period of six weeks. It is notified that three tall trees on the summit of Parcelar Hill commonly known325 words
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Article78 1895-05-14 13 The depression announce- i few dayago appears to be recurving, it is gitaateJ now West i Manila. The Norwegian 5. s. Frogner on arnva i from Bangkok on Saturday evening was ordered into quarantine anchorage, owing |to the cholera outbreak in Bxngkok. She was granted pratique, however, after mii spection78 words
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Article313 1895-05-14 14 Before the Hon'ble Lionel Cox, C. J. Action Against a Lawyer. Tayna Moona Vayna Kana Manikin Moodally, plaintiff, v. Braddell Bros, and Matthews, Govindasamy, Meerasaiboo and Mootia. defendants. Mr. Niblett for the plaintiff; Mr. Buckley for Mr. R. W. Braddell, Mr. Matthews for Govindasamy, Mr. Sisson for Meerasaiboo,313 words
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Article267 1895-05-14 14 The cricket match Over 5 years in the Last I-. I nder 5 years in the East," resulted in a win for the seniors, who went in first and put together 122, of which Orroan made 50. Amongst the features of the innings was Major' Hon. C. Lambton's first267 words
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Article140 1895-05-14 14 lhc April monthly Medal Handicap. which was postponed frum the 27th u!i:.« was played off on Saturday, with the result that our popular and sportinoAssistant Colonial Secretary, Mr. A. P. lalbot. turned up winner with a net total Alter all the players had returned their -scores140 words
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Article2282 1895-05-14 14 Via Ceylon.) International Naval Courtesies. The Conservatives and Liberal Unionists. The Disaster at Epinal. Britain and Nicaragua. The East Leeds Election. A Vacancy at Walworth. London, April 25th.— The British channel squacjron shortly visits Kiel and Admiral Fitzroy has been instructed to invite the Russian Admiral of the 3ahic2,282 words
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Article104 1895-05-14 14 The May Assizes riII morrow before the Chief f, 5t calendar is only a lighl one" th, some eleven cases, for the m< usual character, bousebreakinir \u false charges and robbery V n g cases to be heard are the lo;:j';-:;--bek, criminal lottmidatioa housebreaking by night Kad and104 words
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Article576 1895-05-14 14 1 rotector of Chinese, armed I from Penang to take up bis post H e accompanied by Mis. Evans an I family Capt. Talboys, of the S5. reports having, on the nth instant sp the British ship ArdnamMtchau in 2° io' S., Long. 109 02 East fo m Saigot bound576 words
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1851 1895-05-14 15 THE SINGAPORE SPRING RACE MEETING. Sans From the Course. r^ morning it was very dark and dull, L a regular Scotch drizzle coming down r'-vre*. Luckily however it did not last "h'r -w neoule turned out so the early E ook the opportunity to slip their r~Lak>M Th-se were Philson1,851 words
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Article150 1895-05-14 15 May 13th, 1895.) Homeward rates shew very little change during the past week, but with less tonnage in view there will probably be a firmer feeling ere long. For London, via Canal, Bag Goods are still quoted at 20/-, Bale Gambier, Peppers and clean measurement 25/-. For Liverpool, via150 words
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Article660 1895-05-14 15 Pon Ann, Brit, str., Moppett, for Macassar, via ports. Sri Hong Ann, Brit, str., Rozells, forT. Anson, via ports. Nkera, Brit, str., Morris, for T. Anson, via ports. Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Giang Ann, Brit, str., Follett, for Sanvirang, via ports. Bengkalis, Brit, str., Hunter, for Bagan,660 words
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Advertisement316 1895-05-14 15 AVER'S Hair Vigor f~\ RESTORES J^ Abundant Growth r M *"«s It cures itching Jiute/ i^i^ mors, and keeps the that six years ago T lost nearly half of my hair, and what was l*ft turned gray. After using Aycr's Hair Vi^ror several months, my liair began to again, and316 words
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Article909 1895-05-14 16 The Powers are officially informed that Japan abandons her demands for the cession of the Liaotong Peninsula, including Port Arthur. The foreign squadrons are assembling at Chef 00. The Peace Treaty. It is announced from Peking that the ratification of the treaty of peace has been909 words
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Article98 1895-05-14 16 Five thousand troops are leaving Canton for Formosa to suppress any probable .opposition of the Black Flags after the Japanese occupation ends Ratifications of the treaty were ex- < hanged at Chefoo on Wednesday? Repeal of the Coercion Act. A Scene in the House. The Bill98 words
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427 1895-05-14 16 Le Temps believes that the basis thai is being arranged by Japan for the payment of the indemnity will be an allocation of the Chinese Customs under a guarantee and subject to the control of the Powers. Death of Sir Robert Peel. The427 words
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Article138 1895-05-14 16 The Straits Petition. Mr. Hanbury has presented the petition of the Straits Settlements against the Military Contribution to the House of Commons. Germany. The Reichstag has rejected the AntiRevolutionary Bill. Japan and Formosa. Viscount Kabayama has been appointed Viceroy of Formosa. It is stated that Japan intends138 words
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Article120 1895-05-14 16 (May 13.) Tin 36. Gambier 8.55 do. Cube No. 1 12.40 do. do. No. 2 ft 11.40 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 10 do. White, (Fair L/W= 5 „19 Nutmegs 150s to the lb.) n qj. Mace (Banda) g^ Cloves (Amboina) fj 22. Liberian Coffee (J lt Pengerang Liberian tt%120 words
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Article333 1895-05-14 16 Quotation. Capital Ptid up Shai* p^ Hongkong S'hai Bank. l&* prem. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 80 onn National Bank of China $18 £500,000 £400,150 9.§7oa fa Founders. Nominal /TS? 5 8 Bk. of China, Jap. Straits Nominal. C £2,000,000 £450,968 *****c Founders. £5 I TaS *t Tanjong333 words
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Advertisement104 1895-05-14 16 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. Registlrlj* in London, tndlr rill I'AViEs Acts 01 1S62 ro i* 1 AUTHORISED CAPITA! x -5 SUBSCRIBED do .i.:n v PAID-UP do 555.93 LONDON BANKERS. Bank 0: England— London joinl St«* AGENTS IN SCOTLAND. C. Pearson, 129, Georg< Street, Edinl Hamilton Baird, 28. Renficld104 words
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Miscellaneous1090 1895-05-14 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Flags ft Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees For Wh Men -of- War Blommendal Dut. 300 Hummel April 30 Bengkalis Neth. Consul Bengalis M I Mercury Brit, cr., 3730 Fawkes April 8 Bangkok Sr. N. OrHcer Penanc M '-v Other Vessels d> Amherst Brit. 108 Shimmen May 131,090 words
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Article45 1895-05-14 17 The following team will represent the Club in the match S. C. C. v. Regt. tomorrow, Wednesday, 15th instant. J. H.Pye, G. E. Mosley, J. G. MacTaggart, K. Hilton, D. P. McDougall, A. Robertson, M. K. Plumpton, J. Graham, K. H. Pearce, E. Ormiston45 words
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81 1895-05-14 17 Notes From the Course. This morning it rained up till 6 a.m., and there was nothing out except two Roadsters till after rain had ceased. Fattie Mohir, Corea, Tomboy, Lardla, Boreas, Victoria, Trombone, Gratitude, Banker and several Griffins then worked, but up to 730 a.m.81 words
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Article110 1895-05-14 17 The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., Ld., has received a telegram from Mr. Blarney to the effect that the cyanide plant is all ready, only waiting for vats to take up. 'Will commence work by the 18th May/ This is in reply to a telegram inquiring if the110 words
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183 1895-05-14 17 {China Mail, 6th May.) The Hongkong team fired off at Kowloon this afternoon in the lnterport Rifle Match. The wind was very changeable, changing several times from right to left across the range, and the light was very unsteady. Except that they have not had much183 words
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Article660 1895-05-14 17 Lord Dormii Imtbrvjbwid. Lord Dormer passed through Hongkong the other city en route to England after fourteen months' .sojourn in the interior of Japan, this being his fourth trip to that countiy. His connection with and knowledge of matters Oriental may be said to have commenced660 words
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Article653 1895-05-14 17 We observe that an article from the Singapore Free Press of March 1 8th hat ben .reprinted in a Cornish paper the West Briton. The editor of that paper has obtained the opinions (given below) of two other gentlemen of commercial authority on the views expressed653 words
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Article738 1895-05-14 17 All English ok Num.. The following paragraphs from Mr. Hill's educational report dtSCUSS the question of the kind of education which should be given in the vernacular schools of the Colony The proportion of Malays who attend the English Schools of the Colony, in738 words
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Article412 1895-05-14 17 (Via Bangkok) London, May 4> Oscar Wilde lias been released on lieavy bail £2,500 by himself and two sureties of £1 ,250 each. The statement ul Lord Rosebery's impending resignation is denied. The squadrons of tiic European Powers arc now assembling at Chefoo, and eight Russian men-of-war have already412 words
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Article280 1895-05-14 17 I i any student of contemporary manner.--, says the Daily Telegraph, should chance to find himself in a more or less spacious room in the centre of which a lady sits surrounded by a circle of young men, each of them holding a sock in one hand,280 words
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Article321 1895-05-14 17 QUOTATION. Capital Paul up Shares Pd. Div, Hongkong <V S'hai Bank. IS2 prem. $10.*****0 $10,000,000 80,000 125/1.54 y*« National Ffe.ik of China fi* £500,000 A 400.150 />f Founders. Nominal 750 £1 Bk. of China, Jap. At Straits Nominal. J 2. 000, 000 £450,968 199,875 £2.5.321 words
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Miscellaneous588 1895-05-14 17 VESSELS IN POKi. I Flags Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees For, When Men-ol-War I Blommkndal Out. 300 Hummul April 30 Bengkalis Neth. Consul Bdftgktlia, May Other Vessels I Amherst Brit. ioS Shimmen May 13 T. Anson Wee Bin L\ Anson, May is I Australind Brit. 554 Talboys May 13 F588 words
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Article, Illustration456 1895-05-14 18 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1895. m l i^^^^^^-^^^^^^^^^^^^^ develop a power of lire, say through a grou;j of Maxims, quiie unattainable by men for the simple reason that they cannot be deployed with anything re- 1 motely like the same lire effect. Three I 'hundred Perak Sikhs456 words
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Article778 1895-05-14 18 The annual medical report on the civil hospitals for 1894 by Dr. Simon, P.C MO is issued as a supplement to the Gazette The general health of the Settlements during 1 894 was good, with very little epidemic disease, although smallpox was prevalent in the Northern Settlement.778 words
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Article77 1895-05-14 18 Disastrous EFFICTS, A special telegram from Tientsin received last ni^ht by the Chinese Mail {Wall Tsa Vat Po) stales 1 hat there had been a heavy rainstoun at Taku, from the night of the 27th to 29th ult. The tide r ise to about 20 feet77 words
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Article420 1895-05-14 18 (Special to Hongkong 1 TeUgraph.) Russia Demands Port Lazarefp. Shanghai, May 7th. Two special envoys, appointed by the Kinperor of China, have arrived at Chefoo with the ratified Treaty of Peace. The exchange of ratifications will take place to-morrow with great pomp and ceremony. It is reported420 words
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Article128 1895-05-14 18 The German Naval Department are despatching to the Far Kast a considerable reinforcement in the form of two ships of war. One ot these, the Kaiser, U an armoured central-battery ship equivalent to a second-class battle ship, of 7.070 tons, 7,500 horse- power. ftfld a speed of128 words
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Article1470 1895-05-14 18 The Evacuation of Liaotung. A special agreement between Japan and China tixes the terms upon which the Liaotung Peninsula is to be abandoned. The Armenian Atrocities. The representatives of England, France and Russia have presented to the Sultan of Turkey a scheme of reforms in Armenia. London, May1,470 words
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Advertisement92 1895-05-14 18 KATZ BROS. Just Unpacked, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Japanese Rugs AND Carpets, i N AL L SI ZES, BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS. ROBINSON Co. New Season's Goods, COMPRISING MANY NEW PKKTTY STYLES IN iVI 1* 1 1 i\ jL/ Jlv I Unti'imined Hats, Dress Goods. Silk and Velvets, Trimmings AND Laces, Sunshades92 words
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Advertisement390 1895-05-14 18 J TO LET. IST *nd Hour UtVice^ in Batieiy Ku.nl, Apply GEOK TEAT Coy. May 6. v.c TO LET FURNISHED, Eskbank House, Tanglin. Apply to PERTILE v. i). PALS Co. May i. uc GODOWNS TO LET. No. /t and ju Battery Road. and Nos. 1/2 Boat Ouay, lately occupied by390 words
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Advertisement220 1895-05-14 18 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB. FHE Links are closed till after the Races. J. \V. H. MacLARKN, Hon. Sec. May 14. 16.5 JUST ARRIVED PER s s. BUCEPHALUS Australian Apples, I IN RXCELLENT CONDITION. McAlister Co. May 14. lu.w.s. TWENTY TWO MELBOURNE HORSES, JUSI' ARRIVED PEKs.s. BUCEPHALUS. TO BE SOLD220 words
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Miscellaneous234 1895-05-14 18 The Week. Tuesday, 14th: High Water:— 0.51 a. m., 2.14 p. m. S. V. A. Maxim Uun-diill, 5.15 p. m. Wednesday, 15th: High W^ter 1.33 a. m.. 3.2 p. m. P. O. Mail Homewards closes, 7 a. m. Hockey.-S. C C. y. Kegt., 5. 15 F- m. b. V. A.234 words
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2939 1895-05-14 19 ,t. \>.ni Y\».v\» \\x. f*f Hi .»\v.\ A 11 im «v 1 1 k k v itaWi li.iviu.; \i iik Imilt kit I HK] I*U«J \.u i i v Illh DKIKM I ot CHl'i KAI.. Simla, "ili Apt il< "General Low bends most important new >2,939 words
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Advertisement298 1895-05-14 19 t Compendium Bo*e* ul Oaw««. i ard Counter* LAWN TENNIS BATfc>. Ttic St. Andrew's Golf BaUs* Tennis; Golf, Cricket, Football k Hockey Goods Ait Olai-c* and Toilet l^ttlcj. Walking Sticks Upauwe Carved Ivory Head Handles. Flag Qiarls of Singapore. Penknives, Razors and bcibt.oto, HARDWARE SADDLERY DEPARTMENT. Single and Double Pony298 words
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Advertisement411 1895-05-14 19 v. hum., lv und I rum i <•"' iii Ul Jl |'t XI.I. .v -AU4 tionci t-. M,;X I. ;V 0 SALK OK nui si.iioii) i RNI ii !<!•;. vc. l( 41 RLOO Si R| XT. Saturday ttith May t at DRAWING room occasional tables, fancy rattan l^- and lounges,411 words
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Article1352 1895-05-14 20 The St. Petersburg Official Gazette continues to confirm the sinister reports in circulation regarding mismanagement and waste of money on the work of the Siberian Railway. The journal of the last meeting of the committee under the presidency of the Tsar in person states that a considerable1,352 words
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Article67 1895-05-14 20 (Corrected up to May 14) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/2) demand 2/2 Private credits 3 m/s 2/2 documents 3 m/s 2/2J credits 6 m/s 2/2J On India. Bank demand 195 On Hongkong. Bank demand i%pm. On Yokohama. Bank demand par. On Java. Bank demand 131 Private 30 d/s67 words
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Article117 1895-05-14 20 (May 14.) r« 30.50 Gambier... n 8.55 do. Cube No. 1 12.40 do. do. No. 2 11 40 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 10 25 do. White, (Fair L/VV=5%) ig. Nutmegs 150s lo the Ib.) 91. Mace (Banda) 96. ("loves (Amboina) 22. Liberian Cottcc 41, Pengerang Siberian 4450 Tapioca, small117 words
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Advertisement50 1895-05-14 20 For Hongkong. The Navigazione Gonerale Italiana Steamer BI SAG NO, 1,499 tons reg., Capt. BaRABINO, having left Bombay on the 6th instant, may be expected to arrive here on the 20th inst en route for the above port. For freight and passage apply to BEHN MEYEft C0.,-Agents. May j. iOj50 words
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Advertisement268 1895-05-14 20 QCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY The Company's steamers are despatched from LI vet" pool outwards for the Straits China Jipan from Japan homewards for London every weeK, and h;ive accommodation for first and third clas-j passengers, o.irryinga Surgeon and Stewardess. Through Bills of Lading are issued for ill China Japan, Manila,268 words
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Advertisement65 1895-05-14 20 CENTRAL HOTEL. T*HE undersigned having bought over the above Establishment will be gl id to receive the Patronage of the gentry of Singapore and other itat ions. Rooms clean and comfort ibk;. Breakfast Fiffin and Dinner at usual hours. Liauors of the best qualities alttftys iv StocU. A New Billiard65 words
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Miscellaneous75 1895-05-14 20 Weather Report. (May 13.) Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory 9. a m. 3 p. m. 9 p. m. Bar. red. 32 Fah 29.877 29.760 29.825 Temperature S2 o 88 8 804 Wet Bulb Thermometer 79.0 79.0 788 Dir. of Wind W.N.W. W. Calm. Max. Temp, in shade 89 875 words
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Miscellaneous198 1895-05-14 20 f^i mi ill x I Malacca Ik klan^. Hong II in, i-m Malacca) \v., s,-i Ptgaian, > i'.m NEXT MAIL DUE. I'KOM I'.Ntil.AND: MN M< M- l« >. E, SiiH&Hi on M.ty ji^t, with English in.iiis oi Apnl -oili, i answering letters despatched from Singapore on Mai*, jotii. Prom (hina198 words
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Miscellaneous467 1895-05-14 20 Mm. u li W i I fc U L 1 1 1 1 i i ButttNO, Uotn ,< M i'. \t v VM i x > M i M i 15 j H u Lea I. i iKTOfci, 1 1 > Maj p. fe O. Co, Cev tow, London, due467 words
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Article502 1895-05-14 21 The effect of the budget can be best shown in JLur form. Dealing first with expenditure, the Edlmvinc ü bk shows estimated expenditure for f* cur fent financial year as compared with the realised expenditure of the financial year ending O n April 30 l^t Exchequer502 words
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Article332 1895-05-14 21 With reference to the paragraph respecting the dance to be given in. -id of the funds of St. Nicholas Society, we are asked to insert the following as a correction And many necessaries for several boys in St. Andrew's House." The fact being that when the little boys in St.332 words
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655 1895-05-14 21 LGlobet) The following particulars in reference to war vessels now under construction in England to the order of the Government of Japan are worth notice. As far back as 1883 a first inquiry was made in this country through Admiral Ito, the commander of655 words
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Article234 1895-05-14 21 The Admiralty have placed orders for nine torpedo-boat destroyers, which are to have a trial speed of 30 knots. Everybody has known that now for some time the Admiralty have determined t.o demand 30 knots, as some makers have been imprudent enough to give 29 when only asked for 27.234 words
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Article663 1895-05-14 21 The cruiser Pique left England on the 17th inst. tor Hongkong. The Rev. Luiz Piazzolli has been consecrated Roman Catholic Bishop of Hongkong. An electric tramway scheme is about to be placed before the two Councils in Shanghai for sanction. Fresh disturbances are reported to have663 words
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873 1895-05-14 21 Tut Hitch at Shanghai. (China Mail.) We believe there has been some hitch in regard to the Interport Rifle Match, Shanghai having failed to shoot within the time stipulated, but through no fault of the Shanghai marksmen themselves. It is not improbable, therefore, that the match873 words
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Article29 1895-05-14 21 A native fireman belonging to the s. s. Lady Mitchell *as did in hospital at Bangkok. l seems tJlac I|lo accidentally fell into the hold and fractured his skull.29 words
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711 1895-05-14 22 {China Gaeetie.) A well-informed correspondent a£ Chefoo has sent us a couple of additional particulars touching the ratification of the Treaty at that port. The scene of the closing act of the war between Japan and China— it is no longer China and Japan,—711 words
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Article246 1895-05-14 22 Says Rambler in Current Topics in the Ceylon Observer, upon the often unprincipled character of politics Casuistry and sophistry are not foreign to public lite. Men like Lord Selborne O /si sic omnes\ Alas, that he is no more! who would scorn to subordinate their political convictions to office are246 words
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Article1102 1895-05-14 22 (By a New- Combr— Sightsefing.) Part I. To anyone fond of the sea it is a most delightful trip from here to Bangkok and back again, for one certainly wants areturn ticket It is especially delightful if one has the advantage that we had, of travelling by a1,102 words
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Article549 1895-05-14 22 The Colonial steamer Sea Belle left to-day about noon for Kelantan with Mr. Lemon and a Malay interpreter on board. They go to meet Mr. Clifford, who may possibly return in the Sea Belle to Singapore. Four Chinese, professional samsengs, who were brought to the notice of the Police recently549 words
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Article442 1895-05-14 22 Judgment was given ln the Court this morning, from a decUin* T* 1 Court at Malacca in a matter? ftHe Henry Arthur Heard, assignee of T** 1 perty of Wee Eng Yew, (abLkr«% >' tiff, and Tan Ong Tan, adm^* under the will of Ec Hap X eo442 words
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Article116 1895-05-14 22 120 I.ivis Lost. A supplement to E! Comerci* contains a telegram from a correspondent at Zar. bales, dated May 17th. stating that the Spanish coasting steamer Grai.na became a total wreck in bad weather on May 13th near Selanguin. The vessel wa> from the north116 words
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Article220 1895-05-14 22 On the afternoon of the 15th mst I gallant rescue from drowning o| a China girl abcut nineteen years ol age effected at Shanghai by Mr- John Mor: son, of the China Gazette rißcc Tennis players may be ln er^ learning that the majority of U **L nis players appear220 words
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Article1569 1895-05-14 23 n the courtesy of the Editor of the ri Herald we are in possession of a A^ation of the text of the Treaty of %Z which was published in the Japan iti a Gazette on the. 13th inst. After the treaty reads:- .-A* 1 —China1,569 words
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Article350 1895-05-14 23 {Slam Observer.) We regret to have to record Ihe receipt of tele raphic advice-, of tlie death of Mr. Smiles, a m.i C.8., K.R.<;.s of the Royal Survey Department of Slant, from dysentery, at the early age of The deceased was born in Edinburgh,350 words
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Article174 1895-05-14 23 The Cape Town Chamber of Commerce has expressed itself as opposed to the idea of a discriminating tariff, with the desire of keeping a free market for all countries. The Dutch S.S. Carolina, Capt. Millington, which left for Palembang this morning at two o'clock, went ashore on the Raffles lighthouse174 words
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Article1506 1895-05-14 23 Mr. J. B. M. Leech has taken up some mining land in Ulu Pahang. Admiral Ito is said to have presented an elaborate report to the Government upon the present state of the Japanese navy. Viscount Kabayama has been promoted to the full rank of Admiral1,506 words
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Article829 1895-05-14 24 St. Georges Gazette is the name of the regimental paper for The Old and Bold," the sth Fusiliers. It is published at Ajgershot, and is excellently printed and Illustrated. A capital mezzo-tint of Hugh, Earl Percy, one of the "Famous Fifth Men is presented, and the paper829 words
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Article206 1895-05-14 24 A Chinaman, a shop-keeper at No. 226 Southbridge Road, trading under the style of chop Tye Lee, was fined §50 yesterday, rooming for selling a roast-pig, which had never borne the Municipal mark as being slaughtered at the abattoirs. It appeared that a compatriot wanted roast-pig for some ceremonial or206 words
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Article687 1895-05-14 24 Merrie England by Nunquam (Robert Blatchford) Reprinted from the Clarion. Price Oife Penny. 206 pp. This is the People's Edition, at the people's price, of a work already widely known in England. It is a series of clever, witty, clear, and very readable letters addressed to one John Smith687 words
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Article91 1895-05-14 24 A telegram has been received from Seremban staling that entries for the fourth race will be received up till Saturday. There has also been added a consolation handicap for ponies, value 8100, and another of similar value for horses. The leference is probably to the Sungei Ujong Stakes,91 words
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Article55 1895-05-14 24 An ordinary meeting of the Strait* Trading Co. was held in the Company's Office?, Collvtr Quay, at noon to-day, when the re> poits and accounts (already published in our columns) vtere adopted, and a dividend of 7 per cent, per annum declared on the last half-year's working. i\lr. J. Miller.55 words
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1020 1895-05-14 24 {National Observer,) Taxation is always a difficult matter to arrange satisfactorily to all parties concerned, and the difficulty appears in its gravest form when the payment has to be made by a colony to the mother country. A colony endowed with representative1,020 words
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Article888 1895-05-14 24 (Wednesday, ***** May, 189-.) A special meeting of the Municipal Commis&io was held this ai let noon in the Board R Robinson Road, Mr. Gentle presiding, 'fu were also present Mr. W. Nanson, Mr Tan A* Kirn, Mr. Evans, Mr. C. G. Paternon, aiu i M r J.888 words
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Article29 1895-05-14 24 H. M~ Meremry leaves her thi* forenoon for torpedo practice _ot the harbour, reluming at 4P m {Vleaves a^ai-n to-morrow for the ttmm 1 firing with the 5-inch guns29 words
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Article1402 1895-05-14 25 By N« u Coam— SicHTstEiNG.) K4NGKOK IK G«NIRAL. Part 11. The fir-t thing that a newcomer naturJjLj in an unknown land, after strcur3l!y r o ms and refreshing the inner and l^ man, fa to stroll out "to have a look But if that unknown land happen to1,402 words
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Article406 1895-05-14 25 (Pinang Gazette.) The report of the special committee elected by the Chamber of Commerce to examine and report on the proposed bill for dealing with the formation of a Penang Harbour Trust is now being circulated among the members. The Committee is of opinion that the406 words
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Article327 1895-05-14 25 The world still furnishes fields for adventures as exciting as the ordinary individual wants, and vicissitudes that would make to stand on end the hair of some of our good stay-at-home folks. There walked into this office to-day a man whose past twelve-months is worth outlining327 words
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482 1895-05-14 25 The following letter appears in the Spectator Sir, In reference to the question of Bimetallism, have you space for the following notes of a conversation with the Duke of Wellington, published by the fifth Earl of Stanhope, cd. *****- September 22nd, 1839. I walked482 words
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Article232 1895-05-14 25 Friday, June 14th, is the date fixed as a Grand Lodge Meeting for the installation of H. E. Sir Charles Mitchell, the District Grand Master Designate of the Eastern x\rciiipeia£jo. In a review of Reminiscences of Richard Cobden," by Mrs. Salis Schwabe, the following occurs Cobden had also a rational232 words
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Article1196 1895-05-14 25 "Strihw.' Ile." Something has been said already about the attempted formation of a Russian ring in petroleum, and about the curtailment of the Pcnnsylvanian supply, and the circumstances which led to the present remarkable advance in prices. But the subject of strikin' ile is an interesting one, and1,196 words
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Article2248 1895-05-14 26 Mr. CO. Blagden proceeds to Malacca tomorrow. He will relieve Mr. Litton at Alor Gajah. The Chinese inhabitants in Formosa recently sent a deputation to the British authorities urging them to request the British Government to prevent the annexation of the island by Japan, and offering2,248 words
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Article368 1895-05-14 26 An extraordinary piece of news came from Sydney on April 19th, the statement being that an octopus sft. lon crawled on to a terry-boat in the harbour and fastened on to a lady and gentleman among the passengers. The ferry-boat was the Lotus plying between Neutral liay368 words
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Article400 1895-05-14 26 {From the Health Officer's Report f or a Although the lowness of the Z ymotic R J gratifying the amount of sickness and th^HL* rate for the month showed a very h increase, the number of deaths bein^a**^ than in March, 283 more than in FebruaT 257 more400 words
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Article214 1895-05-14 26 STH rUSILIKI- s R. A. I his match was plavd <>n the Lsplanade yesterday, and the 51 1» I jolliers won by 80 runs. Lieut. Ainshc took six wickets fo ro runs, and Pte. Dowsing made 50. with only one hard rbaace t > long leg. Isackc and Toppin214 words
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Article161 1895-05-14 26 The Key. Fathers RodrtfO Mendes dc arv.iliio and Liv wire expected to leavt Kongkttng yesterday by the mail tor Singapore. Rev. Father Carvaßw corner to (ill up the vacancy caused by tl»e departure of Father Lima, and the Rev. L»u. r« Chinese priest, to reinforce the stafi The Utter has161 words
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Article735 1895-05-14 27 The Chinese of Penang intend starting iihrarv of their own. shortly, the books to be solely Engl.sb. Mr McCart, at one time a well-known. active member of the Rangoon Volunteer Artillery has entered the Chinese Service a Instructor in gunnery. The Rangoon Choral Union are putting735 words
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Article115 1895-05-14 27 The exportation o>arms, &c, to Netherlands India is prohibited for 6 months from the Ist of June. Mr. Sick Yung Kuang is recognised as Acting Vice-consul for China at Penang, during the absence of Mr. Teo Eok Lum. Mr. C. O. Blagden is appointed District Officer, Alor Gajah,115 words
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Article344 1895-05-14 27 Through a Rangoon paper we learn of the death, in Egypt, of a journalist formerly well-known here as the Editor ot our local contemporary. The Calcutta correspondent of the Rangoon Times writes The last mail brought the sad news of the death of this clever344 words
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Article69 1895-05-14 27 In the House of Commons on the3rdMay Sir Grey, in reply to Mr. Hogan, said it had been agreed that the claims of the captain, owners, and crew of the Cos fa Rica Packet should be referred to arbitration. The convention settling the terms of69 words
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Article363 1895-05-14 27 {Perak Pioneer.) Letters received from Capt. Talbot by tlie last mail say that he is almost well again. Mr. Dtihan, the Acting Commandant Perak Sikhs, proceeds early next month on a short visit to Singapore. The Railway extension from Ipoh to Tanjong Rambutan is expected to be completed363 words
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Article48 1895-05-14 27 The Madias papers to ha*nd announce that the I lon. and Rev. Mr. Miller. CM... for these many yeais past distinguished us tiic Principal of the Christian College at Madras, Iks renounced Christianity, and the papers want to know what he has adopted instead, which does not appear.48 words
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Article1766 1895-05-14 27 (By a Nbw-iomer, Sightseeing.) Within tbb Palace Walls. Part 111. The real business, and pleasure also, of a sightseer at Bangkok is Wat visiting. Now as sightseers do not generally possess friends in the regions that they explore, especially when their explorations are in a place like the1,766 words
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3930 1895-05-14 28 Retrospective Notes. The Spring Meeting, which was brought lo a most successful conclusion last Saturday, was or»e of the best meetings we have had here for some years. The weather was ail that could be desired, and the racing, taking it all round, was good.3,930 words
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