The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 19 May 1896

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    21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY TION. MAIL EDI fHIRD SERIES. TUESDAY. MAY i 9 th, 1896. No. 460
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    CONTENTS.
    177 1 Lk \RTICLIS. II I n Difficulty, <o<> ciation&t the Municipal Bill, 310 U c Waterworks, kv. s. Suf <= mrt. Sec? I Society < ase, ->io issues 31 1,115 P lice Court. As tciation Football M M S, i'ni. 1 tinted v. Vanghn Club, C f'f' S.i 1-'. \i.
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    EXCHANGE.
    59 1 [Corrected up to May 18.) On London. Private credits 3 m/s 2/2% documents 3 m/>... 2/2-13/16 1 redits 6 m/s 212i On India. R ak lein ind k»i On Hongkong. On Yokohama. Bank demand pat On Java. Ban! iemand 134 Private 3 d/s i^37i Sovereigns, (to buy; $9.20 Bunk
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    PRODUCE.
    46 1 May rV> i tei.»7l 7-4o do. I No. i., i H. BO rdinary S'pore] 10.2c Fair 1 W =5% 1 17.75 150s to tfic Ib.) 9i96. *7-5« irl -i-.i >'. :...;l\ 335 »■< to. 335 F lir lo.) t.60 I ;-7 ;-4- 671 I .11^*8 W 2:
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
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      BIRTHS.
      30 1 At the Union Hotel, Singapore, on the 14th instant, the wife of H. Zbrner, Acheen, of a son. At Hamburg, on 18th April, Mrs, A, Laspe, of a daughter.
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      MARRIAGE.
      28 1 At St. Andrew'^ Cathedral, on the 13th of May, by the Reverend A. F. Sharp, Assistant Chaplain, Salvador Musso, of Bangkok, to Kathleen Blanche B^rnf, of Singapore.
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    The Chefoo Difficulty.
    614 1 (May 1 2th.) A sudden and marked dislocation of exchange business to-day has caused much bewilderment, the general tendency being to put it down to some newly arisen political complication, probably in the Far East. Our yesterday's special wire, we think, shows that there has arisen a
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    28 1 Here shall the Vre<% the People's right miintair. Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, Pledged to Religion. Loyalty, and Law.
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    The Chefoo Difficulty.
    612 1 (May 13th.) The Chefoo difficulty is clearh ooc of rat'icr more importance than the tepid telegram of Reuter would indicate. Fortunately our readers are enabled to compare it with the more precise special Free Press telegram, published in Monday's issue, which we append to-day to Reuter's message.
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      559 1 The next mail from Europe expected to arrive by the P. and O. S.S. Kaiser- 1 -Hind on the 23rd inst.. with the English mail of May Ist, being followed by the N. D. L. S.S Pnnz Heinnch on the 28th inst.. with London dates to the 4th inst. This
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    The Straits Association And The
    446 2 Municipal Bill. (May 14th.) We do not think that the Governor will be inclined to make any of the constitutional concessions, fairly moderate though they be, which were embodied in the recent letter from the Committee of the Singapore Branch of the Straits Settlements Association.
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    The Title to The Waterworks.
    398 2 Nor long ago a sensational statement was made with regard to a proposed amendment to section 55 \fi) or the new Municipal Bill, that it was land grabbing by parenthesis Much of the discussion in the Legislative Council yesterday turned upon the relations between the
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    The Title To The Waterworks.
    491 2 (May 18th.) FROM an examination of the correspondence of about twenty years ago on the subject of the Singapore water- works it is quite clear that the sum of £21,221 which it was apparently believed in some quarters had been paid by the Municipality for
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    THE. ASSIZES.
    1738 2 At the Assizes yesterday Seng A Ki was sentenced to three years' imprisonment on a charge of stealing, and this morning Li Kong Soon, charged with theft in a dwelling, was sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment. Wong A Seng, who was waiting for sentence on a charge
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    TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1896.
    730 3 An idea for some Singapore cyclists who don't !ilse hills The rikisha coolies of Yokohama have devised a M push-stick," a bamboo with a fork that fits under the >addle. to help elderly wheelers up the bilb. The Russian transport ISijni Novgorod, .trrivc'i this mooting from
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    TERRIBLE COLLISON AT WOOSUNG.
    696 3 Loss of 300 Lives. A terrible collision occurred on April 30th at Woosung. The On-wo, Capt. Slessar, left Shanghai with about 350 native passengers for the River ports at about 1 a.m., and crossed the bar at about 2.30. When off Pheasant Point the Nevtchwang, Capt.
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    JELEBU MINING Co., Ltd.
    1173 3 The following is the report of the Directors of this Company Your Directors submit a statement of the Company's accounts for the period from August 19th, 1895, to February 13th, 1896, being the second hah of the seventh year of the Company's existence by the Chinese
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    STRAITS TRADING Co., Ltd.
    541 3 The following is the Report of the Directors to the members of the Straits Trading Company, Ltd.: Your Directors beg to submit the accounts for the six months ending March 31st, 1896: being the second half of the business year 1805.96. The net profits amount to
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    53 3 The Standard Oil Company at Shanghai has been informed by wire that the Char/es R. Flint, which left New York on the 12th March with 100,500 cases of kerosint oil for Shanghai, has been burnt at sea The Charles R. Flint was a Nicaragua! barque of 2,415 tons, formerly the
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    BOWLING
    89 4 Prixe Winners v. 111-Fatbds. This match was played at the Tanglin Club last nigKt, and won by the successful pot-hunters by 150 points. With the exception of Carmichael's score there was no good rolling on either side. Scores Prize Winners 111-Fateds. J. Graham 611 D. S. Carmichael 657 W.
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    ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
    155 4 H.M.S. Undaunted v. Tanglin Club. These 'earns tried conclusions last night, md a very even game resulted in a draw. Fh~ Nav) had slightly the better of it in the first half, and Maxwell was twice called upon to save bis 1 barge, the other goalie -.-per having
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    BRITISH POLICY IN CHINA.
    293 4 BRI TISH POLICY IN CHINA. The Hongkong Daily Press concludes an article on the arrival of Sir Ciaude Macdonald at fientstn in these terms There really ari I ut two efficient methods of dealing with a Gov. rnment such as that of China )ow is —ai I, ha] y or
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    296 4 Fbe appended rails to mind the stories circulated as t<; the cost of converting a Chinaman. Naturalizing and proselytizing ire expensive processes when the subject is a Chinaman. Eighl Chinese who came back with the Japanese Army at the time of the evacuation of Liaotung and naturalized themselves as subjects
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    THE MUNICIPAL BILL.
    535 4 The Governor's Powers The Straits Association Suggests Limitations. The following letter, from the Honorary Secretary of the Singapore Branch of the Straits Association, was sent to Governor Sir Charles Mitchell on Saturday, the 9th instant: To His Excellency Sir Charles Hugh Bullen Mitchell, G.C.M.G., Governor of the
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    282 4 The Hongkong Telegraph of the 4th inst. says —Yesterday afternoon the Captain and Doctor ot the German mail steamer Hohenzollern were observed taking photographs of Stonecutters Island on shore, and were arrested and handed over to the Police authorities. The Doctor had in his possession a hand detective camera, which
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    BANK OF CHINA AND JAPAN.
    889 4 The first annual general meeting of the shareholders in the Bank of China and Japan (Limited) was held on 16th ult. at the Cannon-Street Hotel, Mr. William Keswick presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said: When they last met it was
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    120 4 Lady Maxwell is at p recent in Switzcr- land, we hear. A home paper oi April i ith lias this l Mr. W. E. Maxwell, c.m.g the Governor of the Gold Coast, will leave the Colony lur England on the arrival at Accra oi Mr. J K. M. Hodgson, which
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    COALING STATION DEFENCE.
    475 4 The Pioneer repeats the old proposal that the eastern coaling stations— Aden, Singapore, Hong, kong, and Mauritius (nothing is said of Colombo) j —should be garrisoned by Marines, so as to relieve the regiments now stationed there for other duties. The remarks made by it will be
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    THE BRITISH OFFICIAL AND THE PUBLIC.
    622 4 THE BRITISH OFFICIAL AND THE PUBLIC. Mr. Swett iham, in lent j ipet o« j British ru!< Malaya," rec ntly i b ihe Royal Colonial Institute, d votes i. restine chapter ?>> Phe British public." Mr. Swettenham, itn otii il thinks that tli English otti< tl has t i>) learn
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    90 4 Mr James Miller leave* u r bone to*daj and will be .i!>-t :.t. about a year faon Singapore. He hope* to ive time to indulge iii the ursuit ol bii favourite hobbies, ol which b< bas auitea slaWe-iyl not Forgetting painting and cycling \\t- arc '!".l lo bear that there
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    WEDNESDAY. MAY 13, 1896.
    1391 5 The report of the Straits Trading Company to 1 be found in another column, is pleasant reading, particularly to those con- I red 'n as -shareholders or employes. lividend ol 9 per cent, for the half-year. of a total of 15 pa cent, tor the year
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    COLONIAL MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS.
    57 5 In the House of Commons on Tuesday April 16th, in reply to Mr. Henniker Heaton (Canterbury). Mr. Chamberlain (Birmingham, W.) said The amount to be paid by the Straits Settlements and Hongkong this year will be §685,000 and $388,000 respectively the amount to be paid by Mauritius
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    REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE CAPE.
    388 5 {Times.) Imperial Statesmen are bound to remember that their duties are not restricted to any single colony or group of colonies. They are under obligations not alone to each part of the Empire, but to the j Empire itself as a whole. On many occasions they
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    H.M.S. "PORPOISE" IN THE NORTH.
    275 5 Promptitude and Pluck. The Chefoo correspondent of the N.-C. Daily Xeivs writes on the 23rd April H.M.S. Purpoise arrived here a few days ago, from Fusan, and thrilled us by the relation of an event which speaks well for the discipline and pluck of her
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    THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION AND THE MUNICIPAL BILL.
    197 5 A Special Meeting. A special meeting of the Municipal Commission was held this afternoon to discuss the Municipal Ordinance Amendment Bill. On opening the President moved that the Board should resolve itselt into committee to consider the Bill clause by clause. He had
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    MR. SWETTENHAM AND THE MALAY STATES.
    865 5 {Dundee Advertiser, April 6.) Caustic critics have of late been severe upon the brutal disregard of native rights and international comity displayed by the Briton as a pioneer of civilisation. As a rule the arrogant islander smiles at the charge, and leaves it to
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    200 5 Information has been received at Hongkong that the cruisers Fphigenia and Sirius are to be commissioned soon for the China Station to relieve the Alqlus and Spartan. The new cruisers are of the same class as the /Eolus and the Spartan. All the Shanghai insurance companies seem to have been
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    THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1896.
    758 6 Among the passengers by S S. Sappho yesterday were Mr. Bibby and Miss Bibby. Mr. Bibby firings the last gold crushing from Raub. H. N. M's. gunboSt, Fadang, Lieutenant Commander Michelhoff. arrived here from Acheen this morning, and after coaling The hearing of the motion, in
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    H. M. THE KING OF SIAM.
    474 6 Arrital at Singapore. The Siamese gunboats Afaha Chahkkri and Makut Rajakumar, which bring H. M. the King of Siam and Suite arrived yesterday afternoon from Bangkok, anchoring outside, and contrary to expectations the royal visitor did not land until this morning. Shortly after 9-45
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY.
    118 6 Corps Orders. Head Quarter Office, Singapore, May 14th, 1896. 1. Orderly Officer tor the ensuing week —>nd Lieut. A. J. Sisson. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week —Sergt. A. Morrison. 2. Parades.— Wednesday, 5-15 p.m. —Maxim Ceremonial. Friday, 5-15 p.m.—-Maxim Ceremonial. Dress. —Khaki, helmets, belts and frogs.
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    241 6 Last evening about 6-30 a member of the Fire Brigade, a Chinaman, was found dead lying the side of the Road. He had evidently been seized with a fit of coughing and burst a large blood vessel The lamentable disaster to the Onwo is being used to point a moral
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    RAUB.
    835 6 The following is the Mining Manager's Report for the four weeks ending May Bth. 1896.— Mining. Raub Hole Section. The main drive go:ng south at the 220 feet level is in 151 feet irom the crosscut. There ii no change to report. The lode formation stil! continues small, from
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    THE HONGKONG POLO CLUB.
    1123 6 Ihe above club had a successful dinner on the 28th ult. The Hon'bU- I H. Whitehead, the senior member of the J n\o Club, was in the Chair and gave success to the Polo Club in a long and hum >rous speech. One or two of
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    IMPERIAL DEFENCE.
    2187 7 As Imtbrtiew with Si* Georoi Clarki. F all Englishmen who are interested in the de r er.ce and the development of our Colonies the name of Lieut. -Colonel Sir George Clarke is wellk"j*n and the piper vthich he read a few weeks ago at Ok K yal Colonial
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    HE CUBAN INSURRECTION.
    86 7 Telegrams from El Comct-cio.) M drid. April --2nd. Over 1500 rebels have ndered to ihe üban Government. I 1 e Prime Minister considers t!sis as a favour--1 x\A sign oi peace btinj^ re-establiihed in the 1 gi Lter Antilles, a an early date. S< lor I .mova?
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    ENGLAND AND THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
    758 7 ENGLAND AND THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE. By Dr. E. I. Dillon. Ur. Dillon, who has so fervently and so eloquently pleaded for an Anglo- Russian Alliance, throws up the sponge in the Contemporary Review. Most reluctantly, but not less frankly and decisively, he gives his vote for our joining the Triple
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    JAPAN AND KOREA.
    224 7 Mr. Omiwa Chobel, a well-known Japanese merchant, is making an eifort to secure the contract for the construction of the Seoul- i-usan railway. A large number of Japanese men-of-war have j arrived in Shinagawa Bay, to take part in the festival to be held in honour of
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    FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1896.
    474 7 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1 896. Two cases of cholera and ccie of enteric fever were reported from noon yesterday to noon to-day. We are glad to hear that the sum required for one year's guarantee for the public weekly performance of the St. Cecilia band has been subscribed. The St.
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    NARROW ESCAPE FROM POISONING.
    267 7 Shortly before y a.m. this morning Mrs G. S. Murray had a very fortunate escape from the consequences of the accidental self-administration ol a powerful poison, through the prompt use of antidotes, and the presence of mind ot that lady hersell and others concerned. It appears
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    6482 8 Thursday, May 14th, 1896. Present H. E. the Governor (Sir C. B. Mitchell, g.c.m.g.) The Hon. the Col. Secretary J. A. Swettenham, C.M.G.) the Attomef-General <\V. R. Collver.) the Col. Treasurer (E. E. Isemonger.) the Acting Colonial Engineer (Capt. Anderson.; G. S. Murray. Dr. Lim Boon Keng. J.
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    MR. TOMLINSON.
    205 9 Captain ok the Bombay Crilret Cli k. Mr. Tomlimon, the new Municipal Engineer for Singapore, has had several farewell entertainments given in his honour at Bombay. He has held the post of captain oi the Cricket Club for six years, and the members, after wishing their captain every
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    BOWLING.
    108 9 Takglin Club 11. v, H.M.S. Umdauhtbd.' In this return match last night the Club had another very easy win by 821 points Tangliv Club (11. "Uvdauwtbd. 1 F. H. Pearcc 703 A. N. Other 520 J. W. B. Maclaren S4'J P- Rising 458 K. H. Griffiths 543 K. Vndersoti
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    A NEW JAPANESE COMEDY.
    482 10 An interesting dramatic event is the production ©f the new*Japanese musical comedy at Daly's. By all indications the piece should be a very great success. The music is the best Mr. Sidney Jones has ever done, fifll of grace and melody and humorous little Japanese toucb.es.
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    HE KING OF SIAM.
    90 10 His Majesty the King ol Siam, who is t:o>\ visiting Singapore incognito^ is staying at Hurricane House, Tanglin. This morning part ot the royal suite visited certain business establishments in town. tnd His Majesty paid a private visit to fh< longkong Bank Y< sfc rday Ladi
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    ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL
    376 10 Sjngapor] Crickei Club v. Garrison. A goodly number of spectators assemble d last night to see these teams play, and the verdict of those besl qualified to judge wa.- a capital game." It was one of those interesting matches in which there does not se< m a dull
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    A LITERARY FIND.
    488 10 The following MS. was picked up yesterday morning near Government Hill, but it can have no possible reference to any A MIDSHIPMAN'S RIDE. With apologies to the Poet Laureate.; Wrong Was it wrong And did he Not reckon what was in store j As he mounted without
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    THE REGISTRARSHIPS.
    333 10 (L. and C. Express.) We may again allude to the recent action ot the Straits Settlements Executive in the matter of the Registrar of the Supreme Court at Penang. The administration of justice, especially in a colony j where the population ii so mixed and ignorant, should not
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    40 10 Ai the Assizes yesterday Chan A VVeng, a bo) formerly employed by Mr. J. Gumming, who pleaded guifty to the charge of stealing a sum of $700, the property of his master, was sentenced to five years' I rigorous imprisonment
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    SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1896.
    737 10 Lieut-Col. R. H. W. Plunkett, w.a., is promoted to the Brevet rank of Colonel Perak has now an Inventions Order and 1 a Banishment Extension Order. Whit-monday, 25th inst will be observed as a public holiday. Also May 28th as H. E. Major General Jooes-Vaughao proceeds
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    SIR WILLIAM AND LADY MAXWELL
    73 10 A telegram from Cape Coast Cas& states that Sir William ftaxwell the Governor, left tor Kngland on board t! steamer Bakana on 18th inst Mr i Hodg.-on. Colotna! Secretar\ if acttti Governor during Sir William Mai absence. Lady Maxwell, wife of Sit William Mai well,
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    THE FAR EAST IN PARLIAMENT
    129 10 O<-! man (on cess >n n j. ai Orr-Ew ing asked the L'nd s retary 1 Affairs whether he had an) information I whether Germany, o .•>■ ,t N Japan which h is sigiied by Lord K tnl behalf of Great Bif <i tame I
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    THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA
    713 10 The third annual gen tral m« I ng holders was held ci zis) '.;it at Win Sir Alexander Wilson presiding, [n 9 adoption of the report and accounts, theCl said The period under review -the year ended ;i last could not be said to have
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    117 10 Although th< Graf ton first-* ass< Captain \V i Hamilton, bas re< iv< her full complement ot 544 uflS men, she will not b r< aciy to leav< I -> rfor the China Sti tion until abo th< d of May, owing to t extensive repain which must be n»ad<
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    THE KING OF SIAM.
    501 11 On Saturday H. M. the King of Siam, i accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen, visited the waterworks at Thomson Road, the King rowing about the lake in person. In the evening Their Majesties dined at A considerable part of yesterday morni ing was occupied in
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    MONDAY, MAY 18, 1896.
    704 11 The number of rases of cholera from Saturday noon to noon to-day were six, four of which were discovered after death. A Chinaman named Tan Lui on Saturday fell down the hold of a vessel at Borneo Wharf, sustaining severe injuries. He is now, however, expected
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    MALACCA.
    1064 11 IFrom our own Correspondent^ With the exception of a few* days at the beginning of the month little rain has fallen in the Town during May and the weather has been exceptionally hot. Rain, however, has fallen in the country districts. I give below a petition from the Planters
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      752 11 TOPICS OF THE WEEK. E en as the heading Topics ef the Week Doth now, too oft, portend dead languages. Anon. 1 1 ?unt r.j mines nostri est farrago libelli. Juvenal. Triple Alliance, nearly done for ,1 a short time ago, has been cobbled up tin as good as new.
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      291 11 is possible that Your Excellency might return pervaded by a convection that all that Shanghai really wants to complete its happiness is yourself as Governor to deal with the thousand several items of town expenditure. The Committee of the Straits Settlements Association have at least liberated their souls. They have
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    THE AUTHOR OF " MALAY SKETCHES."
    1162 12 THE AUTHOR OF MALAY SKETCHES." A Chat With Mr. F. A. Swettenham, < .m.g. (Sketch.) In Mr. Frank Athelstane Swettenham, the new Resident-General of the Protected Malay States, the mysterious Malay Peninsula has found its ablest administrator and best-informed exponent. Of Mr. Swettenham's capability as a ruler, his work in
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    THE CHEFOO DIFFICULTY.
    94 12 The text of the Shanghai telegram to Hongkong is as follows Shanghai, May 9th, 4.46 p.m. With reference to the difficulties which have arisen in Shantung, as stated in Shanghai newspapers, the Russians assert that they will insist upon taking possession of the property, despite the protests
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    550 12 Although Harmston's Circus advertisement does not appear to-day, no alteration has been made in the date of opening, Thursday, 21st. Preparations for the ring and lighting the circus are proceeding vigorously. A tamby in the employ of Messrs. Puttfarcken and Co. got three weeks' imprisonment before the Magistrate this morning
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      A Protest.
      433 12 1 6 tki EDiTor. Ukar Sir, —May I beg a corner of your valuable paper in order to raise my most derided protest against such cruelty as that which I saw yesterday (Sunday). Thinking to pass a pleasant afternoon in the Botanic Gardens I passed by the animal
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    CRICKET.
    199 12 S. C. C IST XI. V, 2ND XII. Thib match was concluded on Saturday, and ended in a draw. The ist XL declared their innings closed with the score at 185. The second XII. made 79 for nine wickets. The scores are ist IX S. C. C. G. P.
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    SELANGOR GOVT. RAILWAY.
    107 12 Abstract of traffic earnings for the month of April, 1896:— Heads of Receipts c. Passengers ...26,104 68 Season Tickets iSj 35 Horses, Carriages and Dogs 179 75 Telegraph Collections 22 *)2 Excess Fares 100 73 Parcels 188 04 Excess Luggage 24.S 7^ s Special Trains Miscellaneous... 599
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    THE SINGAPORE SPRING RACE MEETING.
    4491 12 Notes and Anticipations Since the Extra Day's Racing irbich was held at Christmas the familiar »ound of the saddling bell has not been heard here, but as several of the horses which will probably run at the forthcoming meet. ing have sported silk at Penang.
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    This Morning's Notes.
    2300 13 A fair number of spectators, including several ladies, turned up at the Course this morninjj to see the horses do their gallops, and although some of them had been sent yesterday afternoon, there were a good many interesting spins this morning. The work began sharp at 5-30
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    194 14 Mr. Newman Mumford, formerly in Singapore, has been appointed Surveyor to Lloyd's Register in Hongkong, in succession to the late Mr. A. Johnston. Mr. Mumford will pass through Singapore in the Kaisir-I-Hind next week. The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., Limited, has received the following cable from the mine,
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
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    MUNICIPAL WATER WASTE.
    2155 15 !>'ji*n and Eastern Engineer.) r a I saving among the Sikhs that of male j ren you cannot have too many of sunshine •d of water too much. This may be true foF :i :tur:sts. but it will be a longtime before r Vo three blessings are
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    Anjer Shipping Report.
    424 15 (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) Date "of passing An jer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination. l April 28. Out. str., Geldbrland DeGoede Rotterdam, Mar. ->r Batavia. April 29. Dut. str., Pkins Alexander Onwehand Amsterdam, Mar. 23 Batavia. April
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      149 15 pOMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE. Telegraphic Address— Licorne Singaporb. The mail steamers will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1596. 1896. Melbourne June 2. Saghalien May 19. E. Simons June 13. Sydney June 2. Salazie June 30. Natal June 16. Yarra July 11. Caledonien Juno
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      508 15 The Singapore Free Fi;ess AND Mercantile Advertiser. 4 Cable Address,— Advertiser, Singapore, Telephone Number. No. 6i. Published at 39, Change Alley, Singapore. HPHE hading English Newspaper in the Straits Settlements Johore, the Protected Native States of Perak, Selan gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak. Netherlands
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    SHARE LIST. MAY 18th, 1896.
    327 16 I Qv< »tvtion. Capital Paid up Shan?-, [v. I Honjkong S'*-» «ank. 186 prem. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 80,000 Itgft^i .Rank. ?feraa J27 Sales. .£500.00. .£4 -„150 l^-'~>7^' I o h 1 ~V>o> a, raiders. $105 Sellers. f ?S^ £r 1 Rk na,Jaj r Straits $2 j
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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      The Dongola Expedition.
      42 16 An Indian Contingent for Suakin. Two Indian infantry regiments, one regiment of cavalry and one battery of artillery have been ordered to Suakin, replacing the Egyptian garrison there, which is to be moved across the desert to the Nile
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      Italy and Abyssinia.
      12 16 The Italians have evacuated Adigrat. London May 12th. ISO6.
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      THE CHEFOO DIFFICULTY.
      58 16 A Chinese Concession to Russia. Injury to British interests. China, yielding to Russian pressure, has granted to Russia a concession of the foreshore at Chel'oo. wherein British subjects have- vested interests. Government is making enquiry into the matter. [The following was published in the Singapore Fret Press
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      An Important Dispute.
      75 16 British Interests Threatened. Russians Threaten to Land Forces at Chefoo. Hongkong, May 1 ith, 4. jo p.m. An international dispute has taken place in connection with the landing stage and storage accommodation at Chefoo, the Russians claiming special facilities, despite the prior claims of a British firm
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      Reinforcements for the Cape.
      22 16 A detachment of Artillery, including a mountain battery has been ordered to the Cape. London May rjtfti 1896.
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      Cholera in Egypt.
      12 16 Cholera is prevailing at Alexandria to an alarming extent
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      Italy and Abyssinia.
      17 16 Fifteen thousand Italian troops are embarking at Massowah on their retiirn home to Italy
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      The Education Bill.
      13 16 The new Education Bill has been read a second time.
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      Sir John Pender.
      43 16 Sir John Pender has resigned his seat in Parliament on account of ill health. 1 Sir John Pender, m.i\ for the Wick Burghs, has been tor some time past suffering from a severe attack of paralysis London, May ijtJi, isq(k
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      Trouble in Damaraland.
      33 16 A rising of Herero-Land Hottentots has taken place in German territory in South West Africa. The movement is of a serious character. Fresh German troops are necessary for its suppression.
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      The Transvaal.
      11 16 General joubert has been elected VicePresident of the Transvaal.
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      The Chefoo Difficulty.
      70 16 Mr G. N. Curzon, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has stated that a concession has been granted to a Russian firm at Chefoo, whereby certain British subjects consider that their vested rights have been infringed. Mr. Curzon added that Sir Claude MacDonald, the British Minister at
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      The Murder of Mr. Stokes.
      15 16 Britain has formally appealed against the acquittal of Major Lothaire.
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      The Australian Cricketers.
      23 16 1 he Match Australia v. Lord Sheffield's eleven was drawn, the latter wanting seventy-seven runs with six wickets to fall.
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      Britain, France and Madagascar.
      27 16 A formal representation ha> been addressed to Fiance regarding British treaty rights in Madagascar. No reply has been receive-] London, May 16th, /B<y6.
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      France and Japan.
      13 16 Pra»c< is negotiating with [apan to condude a commercial treaty.
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      Matabeleland.
      11 16 Ibc poj-uSatiui of,Bulawayo an returning ro th* r ordhian avocations
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      The Transvaal and the Reformers.
      23 16 The Transvaal executive have confirmed the sentence of banishment against the Johannesburg prisoners. Lond&n, May 18 th, 1896.
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      735 16 CLEARANCES. May 18. Clitus, Brit, str., Frith, for Rangoon. Penang, Brit, str., Taylor, for Cheribon and Samarang. Pakan, Brit, str., Bruce, for Pakan, via ports. Sri Hong Ann, Brit, str., Rozells, for T. Anson, via ports. Bengk.ai.is, Brit, str., Casey, for Muar. ISABELLA, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Sirsa, Brit,
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      1094 16 Men-oi-War Kia^s it Ton. Captain Arrived F Covata^ioei for, /Eoi.us Brit. cr.. 3600 Groome Mar. 19 Penang St. N. Officer Slat. on Maha Chahrkri Siam g.b., 3oooßichelieu Ma\ 14 Bangkok Mam Consul Batavia Ma M. Rajahkumar Siam g.b.," Guldber May 14 Bangkok Siam Consul Batavia, M Undaunted Brit, cm., 5600
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