The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 4 February 1896
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Title Section17 1896-02-04 1 THE Singapore Free Press MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 4th, 1896. No 44517 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article20 1896-02-04 1 At Ivy Villa. Devonshire Road, on Jan. 30th, the wife of G. D. Wilson, (s.s. Gympie), of a I20 words
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Obituary41 1896-02-04 1 On January 30th, 1596, Alwyne Walter Nbubronnbr, aged 1 8. He has suffered patiently for many years, but now rests in peace. On the 10th January, at No. 261, Bluff, Yokohama, Dorothea Lena, infant daughter of Alfred and Lena Dare.41 words
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Article506 1896-02-04 1 The mail from Europe arrived by the P. and O. mail s.s. Mirzapore last evening, with London advices to the 10th ult., being followed by the N. G. L. s.s. Prinz Heinrich on the 10th inst., with the English mails of the 13th ult. This mail leaves by506 words
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Article, Illustration800 1896-02-04 1 (Jan. 28th.) Mere •1.u'.l the Press t: c Peopla t r >g:.t maintain, Unawed by influence and ftnbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts craw, Pledged to Religion. Lovaltr. and Law. We do not greatly care to lay any stress on the indication,800 words
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Article937 1896-02-04 1 (Jan. 29th.) Britain is not going to holloa till it is out of the wood. Satisfactory in many ways as is the recent tone of feeling in the United States, there is no use ignoring the fact that there is a large body of quite irreconcileable animus which937 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement443 1896-02-04 1 CONTENTS. 1 i) isfi Am ichs. I German Press and England, 65 1 S tnation, 65 Or: Sooth Vrica, 66 incellatiofl of Cv; cessions, Wj >ioise NnisaiicCi 66 j can Currenqr, 67 lied Ye °-t- d, 67 Dm Assbes, 67,47,71,72,77 X;, Court. 1 ;n^ a Ghosl 7^> Baadsmaa ill Troijuie.443 words
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Advertisement35 1896-02-04 1 LIPTON'S GOLD MEDAL TEAS, WORLD RENOWNED, Over ong million paikits soli weekly in Gr^a Britain alone. Require no Recommendation. Try a tin and you eCOnV AU BON MARCHE.— SoIe Agents 4 No,. 12- I2 235 words
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Article842 1896-02-04 2 Hands off South Africa. (Jan. 30th.) REUTER to-day presents us with a brief bird's-eye view of the general political situation, omitting that focus of international intrigue in the Further East that has for a moment dropped into the background, only in due time again to take il.s proper place on842 words
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Article752 1896-02-04 2 (Jan.* 31st.) It may be within the recollection of some of our readers that several years ago we suggested the formation of an association of Pahang Companies, who should aid each other in relation to such points as I tenure of concessions, mining regulations, export duties,752 words
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Article305 1896-02-04 2 (Feb. ist.) EVERY man who works hard sixdav, in the week and hopes to rest and recruit himself on the seventh day for a new week's toil must sympathise with ihos^ Tanglin residents who complain of being harassed by a systematic noise Binsance that destroys the comfort305 words
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Article365 1896-02-04 2 President Cleveland's declaration ori policy that the United States should be prepared to arrange its currency so as to meet all obligations in the money of rh<-* world" is not meeting with that countenance he trusted it might be favoured with. His idea of issuing Treasury bond* as365 words
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Article468 1896-02-04 2 The telegrams which reach us 10-dfc) rom Rangoon add to the e\ide;ic<. reailv accessible, of tht limme^ i British Cabinet a? t<* tlie general poJic\ the Covrininciu. Ks to Lord Salisbury we had on Saturday a telegraphic reference to his last public speech, which seems to have468 words
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Article993 1896-02-04 3 I he Spanish steamer Isia de Mindanao ipl Roldos, from Barcelona !<>r Manila, is on buard }S officers, \i tmops and passengers. Mr. Scott, President ol the Shanghai K< public,* 1 as the Chairman ol tht Mtini- < < ouncil might be called, fake-, office mother993 words
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Article47 1896-02-04 3 AcftUITTBD ON APPE\L. News has reached Singapore that Capt. Bannatyne, of the s.s. Flintshire, who it may be remembered was recently arrested and convicted on a charge of harbouring military deserters in Saigon, has been acquitted by the Court of Appeal in that port.47 words
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Article65 1896-02-04 3 1 he Anglo-Chinese School Sports take place to-morrow, commencing at 3 p.m., and on Thursday Feb. 6th. To-morrow there will be a football contest, a hurdle race and a number of preliminary heats. Prizes to the value of §125 will be awarded, including a valuable silver cup65 words
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Article66 1896-02-04 3 The inauguration of the Elite Skating Rink takes place to-morrow, Wednesday evening, when Mr. S. Marks opens in a large hall in Raffles Place which has been suitably prepared. Mr. Marks has a large number of Plimpton's skates with ball bearings, has obtained a license and made66 words
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310 1896-02-04 3 REPORTED CESSION OF LAPPA TO GERMANY. {Hongkong Daily Press, 2ist.) A private letter received from Macao yesterday contains a passage to the following effect "The Chinese Government has ceded Lappa to the Germans, who are very busy surveying and cutting roads, etc. There are some marines, numbering forty or fifty,310 words
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Article1050 1896-02-04 3 The growth ot the population or japan during recent years has been going on at a rate that, in the opinion of the Jij'i Shimpo, calls for the attention of her statesmen. The writer reminds those to whom he appeals that it is as true in regard to1,050 words
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1516 1896-02-04 4 'Spectator.) If the world were governed by common-sense,|as Mr. Gladstone suggests it ought to be, but as it too seldom is, the idea of a war between the United States and Great Britain would be scouted as preposterous, because, while both parties must be half1,516 words
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583 1896-02-04 4 BORNEO TRADING AND PLANTING COMPANY. The ordinar) general meeting of the British North Borneo Trading and Planting Company (Limited) was held on 27th ult. at Winchester House. Mr. A. J. Scrutton presided, and, in moving the adoption of the report, stated He regretted the accounts again showed a loss, for583 words
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Article131 1896-02-04 4 Entrance Fees Reduced. The annual meeting of the Kinta Gymkhana Club takes place on Feb. 15th and 17th, Saturday and Monday, while the Chinese New Year is on. We publish the programme in another column, and it will repay inspection by all sportsmen. The entrance fees are131 words
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Article126 1896-02-04 4 For the foursome handicap tor a priie presented by Messrs. J. C. D. and J. H. D. Jones, which commenced yesterday, the following are the entries and handicaps. Dunman and Woodroffe, 4; Greene and Gunn, 4; Mac Bain and Somerville, 4; Gillespie and McLaren 3 Morrison and A. Robertson,126 words
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384 1896-02-04 4 A Poliucal Faux Pas. (China Mail.) We have repeatedly warned the Government against making ill-considered concessions to the Chinese because of the ulterior effect of these concessions, and it would appear that the weakness of the Government over the light and pass regulations,384 words
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Article172 1896-02-04 4 The issue of the new rifle to Volunteers has commenced, and it is the intention of the War Office that 50,000 of these imp'oved weapons shall be in the hands of the Volunteers by April Ist. The new rifle is not the original Lee-Metford but a converted172 words
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72 1896-02-04 4 The Chefoo Local Post Office \\h>> just i*sued three very pretty postage stamps in connection with the parcels post inaugurated. The design of each stamp is a very clear view of the Settlement, with the72 words
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819 1896-02-04 4 Admiral Makaroff's Intention. The narrow escape the Graf ton had of colliding with the Nicolai when the former was entering the Hongkong harbour causes special interest to attach to a device adopted on the Russian vessel for minimising the effects819 words
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Article247 1896-02-04 4 It is understood that the cost of the new American liners, S/. Louis and Sf Paul, built by Messrs. Cramp, of Philadelphia, which is now being totalled up, works out to quite 20 per cent, more than the price paid for the sister liners. New York and Paris, built on247 words
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Article1491 1896-02-04 5 There is a great likelihood of H. E. Chang Chih-tung's Ironworks at Hanyang being transferred to an English syndicate. Over a hundred ponies are in training (or the Hongkong Jockey Club Race Meeting, to be held on 20th. 21st. and 22nd Frbruary next. Mr. I iuvin.1,491 words
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Article1028 1896-02-04 5 (Pall Mall Gazette. j Out in the East, anywhere past Alexandria, the Tingletangle is a recognized institution. There is nothing to do out there when the day's work is done except to gamble or drink or indulge in even less moral recreations. Cards are expensive, constant wallowing in1,028 words
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Correspondunce.
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Article680 1896-02-04 5 To the Editor. Dear Sir, Is it asking you too much to inform me of the reason why a certain class of Chinese clubs is permitted to desecrate Sunday within sound of the European Sunday-observing community It appears to me that the Ordinance in force for the680 words
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241 1896-02-04 5 A Hongkong Committee ro RjsroßT. (China Mail./ Those who know how import and export valuations are arrived at in various parts of the Empire do not think highly of the ordinary statistics that find their way into official returns. Too often a r i ignorant241 words
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Article611 1896-02-04 6 The Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence form a barrier between Central Canada and the United States, but the eastern provinces and Western Canada have neither natural barriers nor fortifications. With the exception of Halifax, and a small fort at St. John, New Brunswick, there are611 words
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Article367 1896-02-04 6 The China -Japan-War Compiled from Japanese, Chinese and Foreign Sources. By Vladimir, lately of the Diplomatic Mission to Corea. Illustrated. London Sampson, Low Marston k Co., Ld. This book claims to be little more than a compilation, and the writer acknowledges his obligations to the Japanese war publications, of367 words
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Article316 1896-02-04 6 The report of the Committee, to be presented at the annual general meeting on Friday next, in the Exchange at 5 p.m. states The Committee is again able to submit a satisfactory statement of the Club's accounts shewing a credit balance of 3662-92. In May last a316 words
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Article687 1896-02-04 6 ENGLAND FRANCE AND SI AM. An Official Telegram to Mr. De Bunsen. The following is a copy of a Foreign Office telegram to Mr. Bunsen, British Charge d' Affaires at Bangkok The agreement between France and Great Britain, signed on the 15th instant, was published in The Gazette on Tuesday.687 words
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Article724 1896-02-04 6 The Tanglin Club Bowling Championship has been won by Mr. A. A. Earle. H. E. the Governor ib expected to arrive in Taiping on or about February, the 7th, next. Lord George Hamilton, it is said, will shortly send out a despatch on the question of724 words
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Article146 1896-02-04 6 Roller skating is a popular form of amusement, and withal, a graceful and agreeable form of taking exercise. The opening of the Elite Skating Rink last night, under the management of Mr. Sam Marks, in part of Messrs. Meyer's premises, proves that even in the broiling146 words
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Article301 1896-02-04 6 {JFrom our own Correspondent,} H M. S. Undaunted arrived at Malice* from the north on Saturday afternoon last. and will remain until Sunday evening, if not until Tuesday. A cricket mate!: be tween a team from the Undaunted and one representing Malacca is to be arranged, and it is301 words
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135 1896-02-04 6 Head Quarter Office. 'Singapore, January %oth, IH«#L». 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week— l.cut W. G. St. Clair. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week Sergt. G. Brinkworth. 2. Gunner C. M. Phillip- having been My elected is posted to C. Subdivision. 3. Lieut. C.135 words
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Article193 1896-02-04 6 S. V. A. Tarn.i in Clwb. An interesting hockey match was that last night between the S. V. A. and the Tanglin Club, a good give-and-take game ending in a victory for the Volunteers by two goals to love. Capt. Barker won the toss and decided that the Volunteers193 words
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Article28 1896-02-04 6 The S V. A. go down to Tc i Avc' tai Maxim gun practice- \kfc aturnoon I'auuic at 3-30 v m One hui.ait dai d 6ft} rououper gun.28 words
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Article3189 1896-02-04 7 Wednesday, January 29, 1896.) The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commission was held this afternoon in the Board Room, Robinson Road. Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present, Mr. W. Nanson, Mr. 1 Shelford. Mr. Joaquim, Mr. Moses and Mr. Mejer. The minute^ of the ordinary meeting3,189 words
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Article211 1896-02-04 7 At the Assizes yesterday before the Chief Justice, Chi Kiam, charged with theft in a building, to wit a bottle of brandy, was sentenced to one year's rigorous imprisonment. One of the witnesses who was called on behalf of the prosecution, a Chinaman who went to bury his211 words
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Article349 1896-02-04 7 The meet of the Paperchase yesterday was very fairly attended, both by those who came to see the fun and by those who took part in the chase. Among the latter were two ladies who went well, taking a prominent place in the field throughout. After witnessing the349 words
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977 1896-02-04 8 It will haye (l) TO BLOCKADE THE HOSTILE SaUADRONS IK THIIR OWN PORTS, 90 says the Royal Comm ssion on the Defence of our coaling stations. And what strength is required for this blockade Admiral Sir Geoffrey Homby, wiih977 words
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Article84 1896-02-04 8 The Supreme Court at the conclusion <l a case: An intelligent English-speafc-iog" jury consisting of ihree German- and four Eurasians. The summing op wa> clear and the usual enquiry wa> made "Gentlemen, arc- you agreed on a verdict/ fhe gentlemen looked rotund at eac! other and tli. KegiHrar courteously K\::?t<\.84 words
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Article879 1896-02-04 8 The announcement made by Sir Francs &»tt that the campaign against King Prempeh will be fol'owed by annexation, and not by the mere establishment of a Protectorate, squares with the requirements of the situation. Had this dusky potentate submitted to Governor Maxwell's ultimatum, we should have879 words
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Article1527 1896-02-04 8 H. M. S. &olus, after coaling at Tanjong Pagar, went to the man-of-war anchorage this morning. The Fifth Fusiliers were out this morning route marching, the military band being in attendance. A regulation made under the Post Office Ordinance enacts that private postcards will in future1,527 words
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Article625 1896-02-04 9 Those Christmas lards. To thk KpitorSir ou have printed many complaints <M this sabjeel lately. >o perchance you will rn;-l room for a letter dealing with the other side ol th«: question, and there always are rwf sides to every question. I will premise h\ savins that I am625 words
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188 1896-02-04 9 FBI t (Nir.I.LUHtN Ol THK CONCESSION to bb Protested. *r. xtraordinary general meeting of Malay Peninsula Prospecting Comimited, was held at the Exchange mbis t->., lav at noon, at which the follow- g shareholders were present: A; not Rv-id, in the chair. Messrs. Burkinshaw,188 words
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Article285 1896-02-04 9 Tawolin Clvi v. S. V. A. This was one of the seres of matches being played between the Tanglin Club and the Singapore Volunteer Artillery and was played last evening, ending in an unexpected victory for Tanglin Club by a goal to nil. The Club had a fairly285 words
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Article740 1896-02-04 9 (Hongko ng Telegraph There have been floods on one or two tobacco estates, a good deal ot damage being the result. The Kinabatangan has once more scored a best i on record for the twentieth or twenty-first time, the water, it is said, having been in some740 words
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Article49 1896-02-04 9 •Sir W. Brampton Gurdon, X.c M.G., C.b., an ex-private Secretary of Mr. Gladstone, who has for some time uken a deep interest in Colonial Missionary Work, has placed his services at the disposal of the Zambesi Industrial Mission, and is leaving, at his own cost, shortly for South Africa.49 words
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Article240 1896-02-04 9 The annual meeting of this Society was held last night at the Rooms of the Society in Hill Street. E. J. Nanson, (President) occupied the chair, and there were also present Messrs. Elliot (Treasurer) Gros (Hon. Sec.) Bean, Steele, Rostados and Gawler. The chief business of the240 words
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Article105 1896-02-04 9 Tanglin Club v. S. V. A. A match at whist was played last night at the Tanglin Club between five pairs of the Tanglin Club and the S. V A. The Tanglin Club won by one rubber: Tanglin Cub S. V. A. John Fraser HoynckvanPapen- liv Barker drecht Or.105 words
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Article426 1896-02-04 9 Our Aryan brother, or rather that particular section of him known by the generic title of Baboo, ought to feel proud. He has been immortalised in Punch. Under the title Jottings and Tittlings the Humpback' has started a series of letters purporting to emanate from Baboo Hurry426 words
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Article151 1896-02-04 9 We believe that this alleged RussoTurkish agreement, which is intrinsically so probable, will do much good by shutting up the epistolary and oratorical j gabble of the Gladstones, Roseberys. I Mac Colls Groves, et hoc pecus. It these gentlemen think that they art going to get Britain, who needs ail151 words
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Article280 1896-02-04 9 A striking proof of the contfhued popularity of the Royal and Ancient game has been furnished by the essay competition in the Weekly Scotsman on the best sport for^vomen and the best sport for men." The result in the words of the editor, has been to place280 words
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Article696 1896-02-04 9 Passage to Colombo will be provided on or about February, sth for Lieut-Colonel and Stan Paymaster L. K. Dowdall, Army Pay Department. Field Officer for the ensuing week Major E C. Wace, D. S. 0., R. A. The guard at Government House will remount at 7 a. in.,696 words
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Article1951 1896-02-04 10 By M.'Emile Flourens. Kx-Ministrr ov Foreign Affairs. (Pmll Mall* Gazette.) It is long since the world's politics were so gener. ally troubled as at present. Since Prince Bismarck ceased to stretch out his iron hand over Central Europe, we have not seen so many clouds gather over our1,951 words
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Article61 1896-02-04 10 An amusing printer's error occurred in a recent issue of the Times. In announcing the marriage of a young city man to the daughter of a naval constructor at Sheerness, a few words of a telegram which apparently belonged to some notes from China or from Armenia, were printed after61 words
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Article261 1896-02-04 10 It may be remembered that in a certain sporting cause ctltbre tiied in Singapore it was ruled that gentlemen, who were called as witnesses, and were members of the Singapore Sporting Club, were not allowed the option of appearing in court in their racing names, although that course would have261 words
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Article737 1896-02-04 10 Mrs. Cox was At Home last night at the Tanglin Club. The Hon'bles Mr. Justice Law and Mr. Justice Leach leave for Penang, by the extra P. and O. S.s. Japan, this afternoon. Mr. E. Hogge, Superintendent of Police, Malacca, arrived this morning by the s.s.737 words
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Correspondence.
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Article752 1896-02-04 10 To tui EoiToa, DEAR SIR, Re the Noise Nuisance, w* shall be glad if you will inform a Sufierer' that the undersigned are willing to support him in any steps which he may take to stop the nuisance. Yours faithfully. R. yon Pustau, S. F. Clark, J.752 words
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Article60 1896-02-04 10 At the As*i£e< yesterday Koh Bun Se«g, indicted un two counts, v\as found »»lu Oi* tbeH >i. a rjjiiding used for tfce C stvJv <>i property, tnd sentenced t<» two :w»thri^orous '.•n^rUonment. Lim Chi •«>, four times previously convicted, an-i Hua Khi Hong, with five previous convict****, were both convicted60 words
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Article4134 1896-02-04 11 Before ihc Hon'bles Law and l^ach, P.J. Abrams v. Dallan. The following are the full judgments delivered in this case yesterday Mr lustice Law said In this case the plaintiff in the year 1890, purchased the defendant- business in Singapore, and the defendant, at the same time, covenanted4,134 words
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Article116 1896-02-04 12 The Fire Insurance Association. Singapore, lias been exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance. Thursday, February 6th, will be observed as a public holiday in Singapore, being the anniversary of the settlements ol Singapore and Malacca. Also Thursday 13th and 14th, being Chinese New Year. Penang Assizes will116 words
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Article364 1896-02-04 12 Tanglin C r.LB 9. S.V.A. Matches were played on ihe Ladies Plain last evening between pairs from the Tanglin Club and the S.V.A. The results j were. Tangljm lub S.V.A. F. M. Elliot ami Ainslir b«*ii Gr. Gibson and <ir. Pea.cc, b o, o—o,0 o, F. D. Mactacrgart364 words
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Article1607 1896-02-04 12 E'en as the heading Topics of the Week I Doth now, too oft, portend dead languages. Anon. Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli. JUVINAL. The political situation bristles with humorous points, and considering the painful and idiotic exhibitions some coun- tries are making of themselves1,607 words
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Article90 1896-02-04 12 Mr. G. F. Bird, the District Engineer of Krian. has just bagged an elephant. It was a rogue standing 9ft. 7 and had tusks sft. long. Mr. Bird, who was accompanied by Mr. Jumcaux, camr upon the elephant at Bagan Serai, where he had done a gieat deal of damage,90 words
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Article741 1896-02-04 12 (Straits Branch.) The annual general meeting ot th« Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society was held yesterday at 5 p.m. at the Raffle' Library. There were present The Right Revd. Bishop Hose, President, Hon'bk W. R. Collyer, Rev. G. M. Reith, Messrs Ridley, Saunders, Anthonisz,741 words
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Article189 1896-02-04 12 Provision is made in th<- < Mimat <u^ submitted to tii^r Japanese Parliament, sr ;kii>^ an appropriation For subsidising foreign routes tor Japanese steamers, For twelv* j trips annually to Australia, an equal n<im j ber to Bombay, and eight to ladu ostocU and Kharsakoft. h i^ proposed t9 rraat189 words
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Article828 1896-02-04 13 hdgar B. Haymond, one of San Francisco's hamsters who has been a close student of natural history, has collected some snake stories, of which the San Francisco Call gives the follownK j once knew a case," said Mr. Haymond, wherein a snake displayed not only an unusual828 words
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Article162 1896-02-04 13 an open question a> to whether it •ro th while continuing fire-guns, except 1 fire in the Square. In the old Volunteer Firt Brigade and i\ concerned had to be roused. iht brigade is summoned by teleHit he chief municipal authorities are lilarly warned, and any private iudivir«;>ted in fires162 words
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Article461 1896-02-04 13 Practices of the Orchestral section of the Philharmonic Society will be resumed on Thursday next. Mr. Hay of Kajang, Selangor has just bagged a tigress. He came upon her in the jungle and shot her through the heart. Owing to the death of Prince Henry of461 words
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Article105 1896-02-04 13 A fire broke out at sj China St. on Sunday morning, in a house occupied as a candle factory, the alarm being raised by a constable on duty at the Central Station, who saw flames above the intervening roof. The guns went at 5.37 a.m. but the105 words
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Article595 1896-02-04 13 The band of the Maharajah of Travancore was engaged to play at the Hindoo Taipusam festival. They took part in the procession on Jan. 29th, but were arrested by the Police and locked up in a cell for two hours till bail was forthcoming. A kettle-drum, a big595 words
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Article496 1896-02-04 13 (Perak Pioneer, January 2gih.J During the absence o\\ leave of Dr. Wright, Dr. Wheeler will act as State Surgeon. He will also have the charge of the Yeng Walt Hospital. Colonel Walker's wedding was to come off today in England, and the Perak Sikhs are having a general496 words
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Article321 1896-02-04 13 (Le Mekong.) The case against the Captain of the Flintshire came before the Criminal Court of Appeal on Saturday [25th ult.]. Our readers will doubtless remember the affair which has been the talk of the town. Briefly the facts are as follows: The British steamer Flintshire was321 words
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Article487 1896-02-04 13 February Monthly Medal Handicap. A large number of members moved out to play in the above competition on Saturday. The ground and putting greens were in good order and barring a shower during the afternoon, the day was perfect for golfing. The Revd. G. M. Reith came487 words
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Article46 1896-02-04 13 A report was made to the Police on Saturday afternoon that a house in coarse of construction near the Pauper Hospital in Serangoon Road had collapsed, injuring one man, who was removed to Hospital. Needless to say the building was in charge of a Chinese contractor.46 words
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Article2925 1896-02-04 14 By Johk Dill Ross. (Over the Sempione into Italy,) 111. Brieg is a quaint little town of about a thousand souls, beautifully situated in the Rhone Valley amidst great mountains. The railway system ends here, to the joy of the lover of nature, and Brieg owes2,925 words
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647 1896-02-04 14 A military correspondent vvriti s follows on th^' official retirement of the gallam soldier and popular officer who is now relinquishing command of the sth Kusiliers 1 J..-COI. Way held his farewell parade on Wednesday the 29th inst. Mter the ceremony of marching647 words
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Article75 1896-02-04 14 The Hon 9 hie Mr. Justice Lm an<l Mr Justice Leach l<?ft lor Penan^ on Saturday by the extrii I*, .md O. s.S. Japan. Mr. i H. M. Kobson, of the S^iaugur Civil Service, returned to Singapore by th< French mail this morning, after two month* in japan. That country75 words
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Article343 1896-02-04 15 Befere the Honbles Law and Lk\«h, P. J. In r^SEAH Eu Chins will. Mr Fort appeared for Seah Eng Keat, Mr Napier tor Seah Eng Koon, Mr. Sisson tor Seah Eng Yeak and Seah Eng Lok, Mr. Brydgea for the trustee, Seah Liang Seah. In this iase the343 words
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93 1896-02-04 15 THE LATE PRINCE HENRY OF BATTENBERG. I 1 i.:i..:\ »3« Later particulars stato Henry ol Battenberg after leaving the Gold Coas m the 15th instant in the cru ser 1>: -I' Ma Ie 1 1 'Mcl ,1 relapse ot the fever conIra led in Ashanti and died at sea on93 words
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Article342 1896-02-04 15 l.r [lowing art* the entries tor this knportao meeting to be held on h>b. 15th 4!.< i 1 H: at Batu (jajah. Kin v (ik\ni) Annual. Value $250. A Hurdle Ra< tor til Galloways 14 hands and under MM] scale ot weight and penalties. Distance, 1 uref342 words
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Article302 1896-02-04 15 CRfI&ET MATCHES— FEB. TO JUNE, 1896. IST XI. Feb. *6 8 Tanglin Club CJ. G. Mactaggart) v. S. V. A. (Capt. Barker). Feb. 22 Stay at Homes (J. D. Saunders) v. S. C. C. Selangor Team (J. J. H. Orman). Feb. 29 England (H. Fort) v. World302 words
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Article264 1896-02-04 15 E. E, Tblbgraph Co. v. S.C.C. This match was played on the Esplan- ade on Saturday, the Telegraph Co. being defeated by an innings and 44 runs The S.C.C. declared their innings closed with i the score at io(j, F". Deonys being not 36 1 and J. J. H.264 words
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Article150 1896-02-04 15 The Penang Gazette says:— We hear ihat the ex-senior member of Council, Mr. Shelford, is expected to arrive here by the next homeward bound mail steamer, and although this able and much respected old Straits legislator has not yet resumed his seat at the Council table, (owing to150 words
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Article97 1896-02-04 15 We regret to hear that Mr. Emile Hut- tenbach died in Germany on 3rd December I of heart disease. Mr. Huttenbach will be remembered by many in the Straits as a popular partner in the firm of Messrs. Huttenbach Brothers and Co. i The s. s. Gympie arrived from Kuantan97 words
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Article1056 1896-02-04 15 fVia Ran go 9%. Accident to General Samvoro. Allahabad. Jan. 20th.— General Sanford met with a rather serious accident last week while inspecting the Roorkee garrison. After passing down the line he was canLering to the saluting post when his horse shied at the flags and his hind legs1,056 words
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Advertisement624 1896-02-04 15 being discovered by the enemy and counter- worked. The Situation in the Transvaal. Latest advices from the Transvaal state that Johannesburg is still unsettled, the number of unemployed being the chi#f element of danger. Parties of men are daily leaving Johannesburg secretly, but it is not known whither they are624 words
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Article40 1896-02-04 16 Press Anti-Britfeh Animosity Continues. Several German papers refer to the fcmperor's action with reference to the Transvaal as a splendid triumph over Great Britain. The Press generally continues it« virulent attacks upon England. London, January 28th > Jfigf>.40 words
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Article25 1896-02-04 16 Canada is expending hall a million sterling on drilling the entire Canadian militia this year. note on The Defences of Canada elsewhere.25 words
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44 1896-02-04 16 Sir Henry Fowler, late Secretary ot State for India, speaking at Wolverhampton, declared that the Opposition must support the Government in presenting a united front to every hostile meddling with national rights and honour. London, January 2yt/i, 1896.44 words
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Article14 1896-02-04 16 Austria and Italy are seeking to reconcile Great Britain and Germany.14 words
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Article43 1896-02-04 16 A Russian Occupation of Armenia. It is believed that a tacit agreement exists fur a Russian occupation of Armenia to restore order, and that Russia will support Turkey in certain events, such as the British fleet entering the Dardanelles.43 words
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61 1896-02-04 16 Lord George Hamilton on Foreign Affairs. In a public speech Lord George Hamilton has said that he is confident that an honourable and satisfactory settlement of the Venezuelan question will be arrived .at, thanks to the conciliatory attitude of America. But Great Britain would oppose any interference with the South61 words
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Article30 1896-02-04 16 Evidence to be Obtained. The Treasury is sending a barrister to the Cape to obtain evidence with a view to prosecuting Dr. Jameson. London, January jist, 1896.30 words
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Article80 1896-02-04 16 In a public speech, Lord Salisbury declared that the Transvaal's appeal for foreign support proved what would have happened with Ireland under Home Rule. Respecting Venezuela he never contested the Monroe Doctrine. He declared that England would be unable to go to war with the80 words
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Article11 1896-02-04 16 \ale university is sending a crew to Henley. 111 words
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Article16 1896-02-04 16 The New York Committee report unanimously that Lord Dunraven's charges are disproved.16 words
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Article38 1896-02-04 16 A Free Silver Bill. The Senate at Washington has adopted a bill for the lret* coinage of silver, replacing that adopted by the House of Representatives for the issue of bonds. London, February 3rd, tSob.38 words
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Article78 1896-02-04 16 (February 3.1 i.« laumr.iei a do. Cube No. I. I2 *f^ Pepper, Black (ordinary S'pofi) o*6o' do. Wh.,, (FairL/W^' 7 f)o Nutmeg 1505 »o thr- »«,.> 0( Mace. (Baiain) 06* 4^lovrs (A«nbotr}«i). iJberian Cuilee i'apiocn, s'^aii pearl 1 K^ir q.^iljvj 3 7 o do. -i». j t <H f78 words
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Article597 1896-02-04 16 January 27. Banmermassin, Dut. str., Schuur, for Penang and Deli. January 28. Tkitos, Brit, str., C«nnelsen, for Penan#. Glenavon, Brit, str., Norman, for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Glrnoglk, Brit, str., Gasson, for Marseilles and London. Amherst, Brit, str., Shimmen, for Klang, via ports. Sirsa, Brit, str., Hardcastle, for Madras,597 words
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Article349 1896-02-04 16 wuotatioii. Capital Paid up Shares Pd. Di% Honcte. ojr S'hsti B*n* ;Bo%prem. 5i0,000,000 $10,000,000 80,000 *****.5 +f N.rw.. K.nKM.Ch.n, :2 7 Sales. *#»,000 *400,150 jjjg^/f ?r > „..o- $105 Se'.lers. Bk. of China. Jap. Straits $2* Nominal £450,96* 199,875 Founders /2 1*250 X' Tanfong Pa^ar349 words
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Article545 1896-02-04 16 Men-of-War PJacf. Ton. Captain Arrived From Consigrnrew for. Wtin /Eolus Brit, cr., 3600 Groome Dec. 22 Sarawak Sr. N. Officer Station Peacock Brit, ff.b., 735 Laxton Jan. 13 Bangkok Sr. N. Officer Undaunted Brit, cr., 5600 Hallifax Feb. 3 Malacca Station Other Vcsscis Amherst Brit. 108 Shimmen545 words
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470 1896-02-04 16 Per Massilia, from London, due Jan. for Straits, China and Japan.— Hon., Mrs. and Miss I Napier, Mrs. Thistlethwaite, Mr. Dyson, Colonel j Anstey, Mr. K. Hendery, Mr. H. B. Frere, Mr. Hobart-Hampden, Mr. Barnes, Mr. Doyle, Miss Burrows, Mr. Hamper, '-«cv. Y\\, Mrs. Buncombe470 words
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Article258 1896-02-04 16 Feb. Z. Per Deucalion Miss Tooipktfwon. Pei Pun-ca: Mr. K. M. Nisbttt, Mr Ct Gibson, Mr. L. J. See, Mr. and Mrs. Sfufeios, Mr. Scott Klliot. Mr. Bou^lnou, Mr. T. L. < M>;lmg. Inspector Evans, Mr. Me Murray. Per Japara Alt. A. X Walker, Mr. TerMK, Mr. Bullcn.258 words
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Article96 1896-02-04 16 (Specially compiled for the Singapore Fret Prtst.) [Dale of passing Anjer Nationality and description of ve-.sd Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination. 1 Jan. 14. Brit. >tr., Nokna lircig ttato;in, '>•«. 7 Bat a via. Jan. 15. [)ut. sir., Akojokna l.eCleit:q Bif via, Jan. i^ Rotterdam.96 words
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Advertisement151 1896-02-04 16 XJTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND 5,500,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS j *i 0,000,000 Co oar or Directors. j J. KRAMER, Esq.,— Chairman. A. McCONACHIE. Esq.,— Deputy Chairman. D. R. Sassoon, Ebq. Jas. J. Bkll Irving, Esq R. M. Gray, Esq M. D. Fzekiel, Esq. S.151 words
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Article, Illustration678 1896-02-04 17 thel nta 1 'v r by fain j THE noi-c nuisance is still with us, iv.d all respectable and peace-loving memben the community of this British Colo- where such large- privileges are accorded to alien Asiatics, must be ashamed to see the account given elsem \xxi678 words
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Article572 1896-02-04 17 The meeting of the Hongkong Bank is called for Saturday, the 15th inst. The Times in a menacing article says that England will possibly ally herself with a power unfriendly to Germany. It is stated that Admiral Hoffman, of the Kaiser, is to depart from the China station with the572 words
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Article536 1896-02-04 17 THAT INFERNAL NOISE. Stopped in onk Instance. Within fifty yards ot two important thoroughfares in Tanglin, in the centre of a district occupied almost entirely by Europeans, a Chinese wayang was established ten days ago, and commenced to make night hideous with its pandemonium of brazen cacophony. Now whatever argument536 words
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Article1005 1896-02-04 17 A Chinest- woman and two children were burned to death in a fire at Hongkong oh the 25th Jan. The Hongkong Philharmonic Society have begun the rehearsal of Schubert's Song of Miriam." The Yokohama Choral Society have been rehearsing "The Bride of Dunkerron for presentation on the 29th ult. While1,005 words