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Title Section18 1896-12-15 369 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 15th, 1896. No 49018 words
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Article288 1896-12-15 369 I.KtoiNG Articles. The President's Message, 369 The Governor and the Commissioners, 369 Naval Policy of the Dual Alliance 36Q The Hongkong l.'nofticials. 376 A Disaster at Sea, 370 The Ready Reuter 370 f OL'RT NXWS, Appeal Court, 374 Police Court. Charge against Baron de Horn. 379 Sf*ORT. Golf. 37,288 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article35 1896-12-15 369 At M Ashton Lodge," on the 13th instant, the wife of William Houston, of a son. On the 12th instant, at Bree/e Hill, Borneo Wharf, the wife of W. B. Haifenden, of a daughter.35 words
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Article48 1896-12-15 369 On the 7th Dec, 1896, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, by the Venerable Archdeacon Perham, Arthur James Sisson, Solicitor, Singapore, eldest son of William John Sisson, Wrexham, Denbighshire, to Gertrude May, youngest daughter of the late William Michell, and Mrs. Michell of Heathcroft, Brixton, and Holywell, Flintshire.48 words
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Article, Illustration671 1896-12-15 369 litre shall the P. ess thf People's right maintain ITnawed by influence ami unbribed by I iVre patriot Irut'u her glorious precepts draw, Pledged to Religion, I.ovaltv. and Law. It was just a year ago when President Cleveland's message to the United States Congress thrust forward the671 words
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250 1896-12-15 369 The Governor and the Municipal Commissioners. (Dec. 9th.) To-morrow the Governor and Municipal Commissioners are to meet and confer as to the arrangements to be made to carry on the duties of the President of the Municipal Commission during Mr GENTLE'S approaching term of leave An effort has been made250 words
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797 1896-12-15 369 (Dec. ioth.) THERE are two items of telegraphic news, received to-day, that it will be advantageous to bracket together in the mind of the observer. One of these i> the announcement that Russia, whose officious predilection for Abyssinia has been very actively displayed797 words
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Page 369 Advertisements
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Advertisement72 1896-12-15 369 Calvert's Carbolated Creosote. Non-| oisotiOUS Antiseptic Disinfectant. Destroys all Microbes. A \^v dropd in the bath act like a tonic. Perfect!) harmless. Has a pleasant odour. Commands a large sale all over the world. One tried always used. VA LfcSALI AuKMS. PATERSON, SIMONS Co MEE CHEONG, PHOTOGRAPHER KROM HONGKONG, HAS72 words
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Advertisement58 1896-12-15 369 GRAND HOTEL JAVA, B VIA VI A. 'PHIS hrst class Hotel, patronjsed by the Kng- li^ii Community of Batavia, and situated in f it Centre ol the most healthy and bes: residential quarter ot the Town, offers a good Table, Wines nr.d Accommodation to Travellers. A runner attends all steamers,58 words
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Page 369 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous487 1896-12-15 369 THE WFFK -he next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the M. M. s.s. Sydney tomorrow, with London advices to the 20th ult., being followed by the P. and O. SS. Rosetta on the 20th inst., with the English mail of the 27th ult. This mail leaves by487 words
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Article537 1896-12-15 370 (Dec. nth.) I HE proceedings in the Hongkong Leg. islative Council are lively reading just at present Mr. T. H. WHITEHEAD, who has grit and backbone more amply developed than in tbe case of probably any unofficial member of a Legislative body on this side CZ bt537 words
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Article252 1896-12-15 370 (Dec. 1 2th.) THE disastrous loss of the Dfummond Castle at the northern angle of the B^y of Biscay has been now followed by another, equally calamitous, not far from the dangerous headlands that form its southern limit. In this case the unfortunate vessel is a252 words
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Article411 1896-12-15 370 (Dec. ijth.) Really the extravagance of dear old Reuter is becoming an open scandal. He is banging his saxpences about (that is, our saxpences) in a style that only a Jubilee Plunger could beat. He sends us news, almost daily. But as if to impress this function411 words
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Article308 1896-12-15 370 Pkrak Probables v. OrnunV \l. This match was played on the Esplanade on Saturday and resulted in an win for the Probables by 71 runs. The scores were Probables. A. I Woodroife b Severn si G. L. Lysley c Hardcastle b Blewitt 21 S. Hollond c Fairie b Blewitt308 words
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Article886 1896-12-15 370 {Tilings, to Cnne.) Under the above title, Science Sif tings (May 9th, 1896) gives some remarkable information, which, if in accordance with the usual accura- v of that paper, is worthy of, at any rate, beta* noticed, with the viewot seeing how much th^rmay be of truth886 words
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Article35 1896-12-15 370 His Excellency Phya Mthayollw, Siftm es»« Minister Ptenipoteatitrj the Co^rt* o! St. James, thr Netherlands, Bel^iuni and the United State* ot Emeries, »ffif*d here yesterday morning itotu Genoa j»^f ffayerm, en route for Bangk »k35 words
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Article758 1896-12-15 371 The Right Rev. Bishop Hose is expected to-day from Sarawak by the S s. Vor~*aerts. It is understood that Admiral Buller may remain 4iere till the 1 ;th inst. Capt.^E. McL Blair, r.k formerly of Hongkong, is transferred from Chatham to Dublinf Captain Donald Mackenzie, the758 words
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Article349 1896-12-15 371 Yesterday afternoon, at 3 p.m., at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Mr. A. J. Sisson, of Singapore, was married to Miss Gertrude May Michell, daughter of the late William Michell and Mrs. Michell, of Brixton, and of Holywell, Flintshire. Archdeacon Perham was the officiating clergyman, and the bride was given349 words
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Article97 1896-12-15 371 The 3rd round of the Championship is concluded. Results as follows Dr. P. Fowhe beat J. D. Jones, 5 up and 3 to play. A W. Stivet 1 beat C apt. Parsons. J, B. Robertson beat A. W. O'Sullivan, 4 up and 3 to play. Dr.97 words
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Article44 1896-12-15 371 E LEC TRIC LIGHT AT TANJONG PAGAR. Negotiations have been concluded, we understand, with the local representatives of Bagnall Hilles and Co., electrical engineers, to light the whole of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Cos. premises with an installation of 2,000 candle power arc lamps.44 words
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Article80 1896-12-15 371 The homeward P. and O. steamer Ravenna went alongside the Borneo wharf this morning to coal and to work cargo. The Spanish steamer Barcelona, which arrived from Manila on the 4th instant, went to the Borneo wharf this morning to fill up her bunkers. The following vessels are80 words
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Article170 1896-12-15 371 Mr. E. Georg, in his weekly Hongkong share list, says of Punjoms Mr. Blarney, in the letter dated 9th instant, is sanguine of obtaining a fair crushing for the present month.' The Hongkong Telegraph says :—According to Moore s Almanack, H. M. S Centurion is to be lost this year170 words
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Article427 1896-12-15 371 The Sultan ot Lingg\'s Yacht Blown up. Nine Men Killed. The Sultah Himself Scalded. News has reached Singapore this morning of a terrible accident to the Sultan of Lingga (or Daij. Details of the accident through European sources are not yet available, but from reliable native427 words
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Article369 1896-12-15 371 A recent report on the trade of Japan by Mr. Hobart-Hampden, of Tokyo, contains some inte resting observations on the trade in Japan art objects. It seems that Japan is no longer the old curiosity shop "it was. The depletion of genuine works of old art369 words
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Article38 1896-12-15 371 The Austrian cruiser Saida left Hongkong for Singapore on Saturday, the 28th ult. Surg.-Col. M. Cogan, P. M. O Belfast, (formerly C. M. O. at Singapore) who was placed under orders for India recently, has applied to retire.38 words
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Article630 1896-12-15 371 Gunroom of H. M. S. "Centurion p. Remainder of Fleet. It is a long while since we were favoured with a game of football ur.der any roH*». and it needs the presence of ihe Fl*-t-t 'o call the handling game back lo life ai; in. It was originally630 words
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Article241 1896-12-15 371 Presidents' Frizb. J. B. Robertson and J. C. U. Jone= played off the final in the above competition yesterday afternoon, under very unpleasant conditions. Rain came down during the whole time, and the ground was very soft but in spite of this, the scratch man played well,241 words
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Article444 1896-12-15 372 At the invitation of the Hon. Dato Sri Amar d'Raja a large company, numbering over 50, assembled at dinner at the Johore Club on Saturday evening last. A contingent of Singapore gentlemen was present, including Mr. D Brandt, Consul for Austria, Messrs. H. Melville Simons, G. W. Butt. G.444 words
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493 1896-12-15 372 The Railway Attacked. Last week telegraphic information was received in Hongkong (says the Hongkong Daily Press) to the effect the several engagements had taken place in the provinces of Bataan and Bulacan in which the rebels were dispersed and broken up, their losses in two493 words
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Article394 1896-12-15 372 Extbnsive Preparations by the Company. Speculation is rife in African circles in Liverpool (writes a correspondent to the Pall Mall Gazette) as to the real object of the large expedition that the Niger Company is now organizing. That the motive which makes an expedition on such a394 words
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Article250 1896-12-15 372 Prince Khilkoff, the Russian Minister of Ways and Communications, has returned to St. Petersburg, after an eighty days' rush round the world. His tour will, not improbably, be productive of important results in the near future. Correspondents in the Russian capital are wondering what those results250 words
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Article35 1896-12-15 372 From Jan. ist, 1897, ie name oi the country from which goods imported into Selangor have been originally shipped must be declared. The public holidays lor Christinas are Dec 24th, 25th and 26th.35 words
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Article305 1896-12-15 372 Many are aware that a Society has recently been formed wit!) two branches in France and Scotland respectively, whose object it is to investigate the history of the old political and literary associations that bound Scotland and France together for several centuries. From the following paragraph305 words
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Article1174 1896-12-15 372 In H.B.M. Court at Yokohama on the 18th November, before Mr. Jas. Troup (Assistant Judge), the hearing was resumed of the case in which Edith May Hallowell Carew is charged with the murder of her husband, the Court being again filled by a curious crowd. Mr.1,174 words
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Article361 1896-12-15 372 We should not be at all surprised to learn that the article "Of Hats that appeared in these columns a few .#eeks ago has suggested this to one of our home exchanges. Incidentally we arrit-e at the fact that Colonial Governors were probably, during the long361 words
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334 1896-12-15 372 M. de Lanessan, the lormer Governor-* enei of lndo-l nina, in the course ot an arttcfc ontr,buted to the Rappcl, cautions hi- auntrymen against entertaining any illusions as to being supported by Europe, and especially H issta, in any attempt to get Kngland334 words
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Article175 1896-12-15 372 GoVERNMKM GI4R\NTKK <)l DaFOSITS, (From Turret Straits Pi <>' Brisbane, November [$tfc. Bin:" authorwe the temporai'v jftwrantee by CJovemraem m tain deposits in the Queensland National ilaiMi and for other purports connected therewith, passed through all its stages in both Houses last ni^hi. The bank's liabilities exceed175 words
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Article78 1896-12-15 372 J'iie invention o: Mi Holden, Miperi < engineer of the (ireai i-.a-tern R«U«r«y oil fuel is to be tried in the Navy. Hie t«Tj boat destroyer Surly 1^ at present )'ard hands at Portsmouth having Red Mllw for her copper tubes, and whiW- ih<- W9*78 words
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Article79 1896-12-15 372 I anglin district must be > ll place for nocturnal law break^r^ it pn sent, there being close on 100 m< i: Ma tioncd on duty there at night on or i nary and on special beats. Bui notw it -m ing the utmost precautions oi th< l »l i79 words
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Article783 1896-12-15 373 It has been decided to take the census in Hongkong on the 20th January next on the same lines as the last census was aken. A reward 'of Si 00 is offered by the Chief I'olice OfScer to any one giving such information as shall lead783 words
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Article1229 1896-12-15 373 To witness the hnai performance of the 11 Grand Duke," specially given in honour of H. E. the Commander-in-Chief of the China Station and the officers of the squadron now in port, as well as in welcome of Colonel Xorcott and officers of the Rifle Brigade, there1,229 words
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Article61 1896-12-15 373 His Excellency Sir Charles Mitchell leaves tor Malacca and Penang on the evening of the 15th, or the morning of the 1 6th, depending on the mail. He will call at Malacca, staying there for a few days, and will then proceed to Penang, where he61 words
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Article70 1896-12-15 373 It is now practically settled that the S. C. C. Cricket and Football Teams visit Taipeng to play Perak during the Christmas holidays. The teams will probably leave on Dec. 23rd, arriving at Port Weld on Christmas Day. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday are to be occupied by70 words
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Article169 1896-12-15 373 The G.O.C. has been pleased to grant leave of absence to the undermentioned Officers on private affairs Captain W. L. Warren, R.a., from [3th to 28th December, 1896. Captain H. A. N. Fyers, 2nd Battn, Rifle Brigade, from 9th December, 1896, to r6th January, 1897. Lieutenant D. Paul,169 words
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Article44 1896-12-15 373 It is reported that a Censor has memorialised the Throne, advocating the abolition of likin, and that the Kmperor has referred the memorial to the joint consideration of the Board of Revenue and the Tsungli V tm<n.— .Y.-l\ Daily News.44 words
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Article82 1896-12-15 373 The lollowmg is the Japanese shipbuilding programme, and the vessels to be built at home and abroad are as follow Built at home. Built abroad. Ironclads i Second-class Cruisers 2 1 Torpedo Gunboats* 2 1 First -class Torpedo-boats 19 4 It is reported that at least two82 words
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Article370 1896-12-15 373 MALACCA. Heavy Rains: Dear Rue. (From uur oun Ccrrespondmi,} Reports from the country shew that the roads, owing to the long continued rain, aje in tearful condition. On the Brisu road a bullock cart was completely stopped, and it takes a great deal to stop a bullock cart but, when370 words
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183 1896-12-15 373 Seoul, November 22nd. The Commanders oi the 3rd ami 4th battalions o! the Royal < ruards, two captains, and a few oth< rs were arrested ye*--* terday, on the discovery of designs by them to remove the King to Keifuku Palace, on the occasion183 words
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Article172 1896-12-15 373 From the X. C. Daily News H. E. Li Hung-chang has had to make a very large contribution, it is said, bo til-.' Yuenmingyuen Palace, and further heavy contributions will be exacted from him before he is allowed to leave the capital. A story is whispered in172 words
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Article204 1896-12-15 373 Just as big fggs. cabbages and potatoes provide the usual supply of monstrosity paragraphs to provincial journals at home, a Bangkok contemporary takes it out in mosquitoes. Here is the latest in a letter to the Editor from the "Victim' in the Sir, lam sending y<»u with204 words
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1802 1896-12-15 374 Explosion in the Stoke-Hole. Eleven Lascars Killed. Chief Stoker Scalded to Death. Late Arrival at Saigon. This morning there arrived by the French mail steamer Arcthuse, from Saigon, news of a terrible accident that occurred on board the M.M. S.S. Saghalien, which left1,802 words
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198 1896-12-15 374 There need be no further wonder as to difficulties arising respecting French ideas of extraterritoriality, when from Saigon the Director of Customs is allowed to issue a p~oclamation that henceforth all vessels within 20 kilometres ot the coast will be liable to search for contraband198 words
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Article283 1896-12-15 374 The Indo-Chine Franfaise contains the following amusing eye-opener From the revelations made in the last speech of Lord Rosebery we have learnt, not without some stupefaction, that at one moment war was on the point of breaking out between France and England k propos of Siam affairs.283 words
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Article208 1896-12-15 374 Appointment m Assistant Enginbbrs. On the resignation of Mr. Howard New ton, Assoc. M. Inst. C. E., Assistant Engineer, now Acting Deputy Executive Engineer Water Works Bombay Municipality, it was decided to reorganize the superior staff in the Engineer's Department, which, in future, will consist of the Municipal208 words
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Article73 1896-12-15 374 It was reported t" Lhe Point- yesterday thai a tongkan^ Jadt-n with /no bags i>( rite belonging to a Bom ba) firm, trading al 22 Malacca Street, had been 1« »>» id tiisquall, whilst on her way to tht- aii 0 s.s. Ravenna. I his morning it wareported that the73 words
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Article752 1896-12-15 374 The Right Rev. Bishop Ho<% and Mrs. Hose arrived from Sarawak by the S 5 Vorwaeris last evening. They were nut on arrival by the Yen Archdeacon H. M.S. Porpoise, Capt. felly, is under orders to proceed to Hongkong, via Saigon convoying the torpedo destroyers and752 words
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Article189 1896-12-15 375 A very enjoyable "At Home" was given by Lady Mitchell last night at Government House. The preliminary reception was he'td m the ballroom downstairs, vvhere H. E. the Governor and Lady Mitchell, witfi H. E. Vice-Admiral Buller an«l Lady* Buller received the guests. Military and naval189 words
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Article167 1896-12-15 375 he application <>t Mr. Gentle, Presinl <A the Municipal Commission, tor three months' vacation and nine months" leave <>t absence having been ranted, HE. the Governor met in consultation with the Commissioners at noon to-day at Goveminent House to consider the question of the acting appointment. After167 words
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Article169 1896-12-15 375 Old Gold v Übiaue. This match was run off at 6.30 a.m. this morning. Übique on the outside got the best of a good start, but Old Gold was soon alongside him. They ran together till entering the straight, when Old Gold took the lead, winning easily by169 words
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Article469 1896-12-15 375 S. C. C. v. The Navy. The Club opened their season last night, playing a team of Officers from the Navy. Unfortunately the ground has not yet recovered from the effects ot the recent heavy rains, so the going was very heavy and the ball wet. In spite469 words
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Article131 1896-12-15 375 'Sarawak Gazette.) Mr. Smith goes home on leave tor one year, and during his absence Mr. C. I). Harvey will take his place a^ Manager of the Borneo Company, Limited, n t?ro A Chamber o\ Commerce has been established in Kuching Mr. J. C. Ferrier of Messrs. The131 words
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Article22 1896-12-15 375 A Norwegian steamer flying the signals W.BT.L passed through the harbour this morning from East to West. She wished to be reported.22 words
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Article169 1896-12-15 375 The steamer Benlomond, from London, brought some explosives which she put on at Pasir Panjang before taking her berth at Tanjong Pagar. A large shipment of horned cattle was made this morning by the O.S.S. Cyclops which left for Batavia, and by the Mutual i steamer Kintuck for169 words
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Article26 1896-12-15 375 Mr. A. C. Moses, whose election for Kallang Ward failed for want of one vote, has been appointed a Commissioner by the Governor.26 words
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Article98 1896-12-15 375 At the championship meeting held at Sydney, New South Wales, some wonderful running long jumping was done by M. M. Rosengrave, a young Irish athlete, \vh} recently settled in Sydney. With the wind behind him lie established a new world's record by clearing 2} ft. 7.V98 words
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Article254 1896-12-15 375 (Pt Yd k Pio neev. i Mr. Kershaw, the Legal Adviser, arrived from Selangor via Pcnang on Thursday. Lieut. Davvson returned from Penang on Thursday last. Lieut, and Mrs. Flower accompanied him on a visit to Perak. The Lady Weld, we hear, will start on her coast service254 words
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Article255 1896-12-15 375 It is reported the breaches in the Muda bund in Province Wellesley have all been closed, with the exception of that at Pinang Tunggul, a very extensive one, where the bank will be renovated in a few days The repairs to the roads and bridges, damaged by the late floods,255 words
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Article715 1896-12-15 375 The Hongkong Philharmonic Society will give a concert on Thursday. 17th December. The mortality returns for the week ended Dec. sth, show a death-rate of 41*52 per miile. For the month of November it was I T Y~\ E± t" f"Y^ ill 1 Miss P. Bonser715 words
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Miscellaneous318 1896-12-15 375 Foe steamer I 'crone/. ol the Russian Volunteer Fleet, having left Colombo on the s th instant, should arrive here on or about the i Jth instant, en route tor ladi- ost ocfc fhe steamers Donar and Fatkenberg, which we reported yesterday as being due here with coals, both left318 words
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Article414 1896-12-15 376 Governor-General of Indo-China. We regret to have to announce the death of M. Rousseau, Governor-General of brench Indo-China, which occurred yesterday morning (ioth) at 9 a.m. The melancholy intelligence was conveyed to M. A. Pinard. the French Consul here, in a telegram from Hanoi, sent by414 words
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Article77 1896-12-15 376 Port Dickson is revealing itseli in another light. that is as a watering place, 11 what the Per ak Pioneer remark •> be true. The Resident-General is to be about to take a house there, the Resident of the Negri Sembilan affects the place, and several other tenements77 words
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Article100 1896-12-15 376 rheflag now waving over ihe bastions of the Selangor fortifications is altered From what it used to bt. Red and yellow stupes with ihe crescent— which, by the by. ha. absolutely no connection whatevei with Uam h> a creed nor with Mohammed as a prophet- and star100 words
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Article46 1896-12-15 376 The Patent Office ai Wellington acually has a printed circular to send to «ye.'tors of machines for perpetua pointing out thai the thing is an impossibility. Tie!, in U K the **"*■»«<■ Customs '"ents.n, and Mr Archibald Ross Col-ma-Chin^r m P» rs) an ce of a Bur-46 words
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105 1896-12-15 376 On the .motion for the first reading of lie Ordinance to appropriate 171 per <:ent of revenue as a Military Contribu- j tion, Mr. Whitehead moved "an amendment that the bill be held over to await the reply of the Secretary of Stale to the last105 words
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Article921 1896-12-15 376 During the last 150 years the history of France, says L'lndo-Chine Fransaise, has been one long series of conflicts between the partisans of Continental and those of colonial politics. For a long time the former were in the ascendancy, and under the pretext that France was921 words
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Article549 1896-12-15 376 The Perak estimates for 1897 have received the sanction of the Resident-General and of H. E. the High Commissioner. The estimated Revenue for 1897 s $4,05 2 35- an^ tne estimated expenditure is placed at §4,255,000. Of this a sum ot $1,005,000 is to be549 words
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Article33 1896-12-15 376 Japan \nd the Philippines. Pari-, Nov. 27. Japan has ordered a cruiser to Manila on the pretext that the city is in danger from a rebel attack. Obitu \rv. Kmmanuel Ara^o.33 words
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Article50 1896-12-15 376 The Secretary of the Punjoni Mining Company, Limited, has received the following telegram giving the result of the November clean-up at the Punjom Mines 'The mill ran 26 clays, crushing 1.150 tons yielding 530 ozs. of smelted gold. Fortyfive tons ot concentrates calcined yielding 77 ozs. of smelted gold.'50 words
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Article120 1896-12-15 376 1 he Club last e/ening played a practice match against a team mainly composed of the Fleet players. Th^ first half was .1 giv> j and take affair, nothing being scored, but in the second Brockwell and Buchanan got past the Club backs and the latter centreing, Kipling120 words
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Article86 1896-12-15 376 At the last meeting of the Penang Mum cipal Commissioners, the President la; on the table some correspondence with U Government regarding electric lighting. The Commissioners decided to sugg, s to the Government that the concessioi should be for twenty years, the work &hou be86 words
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Article120 1896-12-15 376 A small fire took place ia> evening a shop named M Moh%med Co Market Street The fire seems to hav< originated in the shop and wa> discovered about ii o clock but wa» put out bl Un policemen, assisted by the Chinese i I Market St.120 words
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Article426 1896-12-15 376 Yesterday Corpora! \u 25 brought in Chinaman named Teoh Ah Neo iron: Sungei Tambulant, Chua Cho Kang, suffering Irotn a scalp wound a< the result 0} ai assault by one Teoli Ah him XTm* injun man has been removed to Hospital and assailant arrested. 1 i,» Sydney Mail [t urn426 words
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Miscellaneous104 1896-12-15 376 The Spanish steamer El&tu Manila is due to arr:\e lure either I I Sunday evening or Monday morning In the ordinary course the B steam Secundra should arrive bere to-day, 1 ha\ing met with a mishap, site lias' bei delayed, and the Goa'para i- eftpet ted I arrive to-morrow to104 words
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Article863 1896-12-15 377 ifrom sur oi»n Corresponding Owing to the rough weather experienced betwnen Singapore and Malacca the Sea Belle* with the Chief Justice Sir \V H. L. Cox and the Attorney-General the Hon\V. R. Qpllyer did not arrive on Tuesday morning until about 11 a.m., the hour fixed for the f863 words
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Article2021 1896-12-15 377 {I in Australia.) THE NIGER EXPEDITION. FRENCH COMMENTS. London, November 16. The announcements which have recently been made that the Royal Niger Company proposed to despatch a punitive expedition from Akasa against the Ilonns, and that the British Government had lent the Company a large number of military2,021 words
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Article97 1896-12-15 377 A remarkable statement has been made by Mgr. Macario, ihe Papal Knvoy in Abyssinia regarding Russia's alleged designs against Great Britain. He declares that the Abyssinian army is being re-organized by Russia with the idea of menacing British mtluence in Egypt. He also states that it is97 words
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Article583 1896-12-15 377 {From our j/wn Correspondent.} A daring attempt at robbery was made at Mr. Joaquim's hous*-. Church Street directly opposite to the Central Police Station on Wednesday evening At ab ut 7 p.m. Mr. Joaquim. returnir g home troni the Club earlier than usual, ff md thr ghtin the drawing583 words
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Article94 1896-12-15 377 Loss 01 LihE at Bombay. During a native feast, attended by very lar^r crowds, a panic ensued, causing the death of thirty persons and a large number of wounded. Presides! F\lre Insii.teii. President Faure, accompanied by six Social.-! deputies, proceeded, yesterday, to Carmaux v\ here he was received94 words
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Article129 1896-12-15 377 Early this morning a small local steamer the Kian Yang, plying between here and Muar, in charge of a native captain named Hussain, ran aground inside the Doubk Headed Beacon. She is expected to float off at high water this afternoon, as she is not believed to be greatly injured.129 words
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Article723 1896-12-15 378 There will be a paperchase on Wednesday next, the 16th inst., the meet and finish being notified on Monday next. Sir L. Cox, the Chief Justice, the Hon'ble Mr. Collyer and Mr. Rodesse returned from Malacca this morning in the Sea Belle. Mr. Raymond arrived from723 words
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Article1549 1896-12-15 378 Quicquid agunt homines nostnest farrago libelli, Juvenal. Sic Itur ad Astra. Chicago is about to provide itself with a tall tower in the Eiffel style. It is to be 1,115 ft. high, and will cost /,800,000. The base is a square of 326 ft. side there1,549 words
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Article91 1896-12-15 378 A gentleman weighing 36 stone, and with a jBlb. cycle, may now be seen wheeling his way along the London streets. He is an object of great curiosity and his figure is keenly criticised wherever he is seen. The gentleman is the representative of an American firm of91 words
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Article41 1896-12-15 378 The man who was detained by the Police yesterday in connection with the fire in Market Street has been placed uader arrest, the circumstances surround- j ing the outbreak pointing to the fact that it was a ca-tr of attempted arson.41 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter90 1896-12-15 378 To tie Editor. Sir, Now that the Municipal Commissioners have decided not to fire the £Wm guns, I would suggest that during a fire, day or night, the usual signals be shewn if at night the coloured lamps, an* during the day the flags as before. And, farther,90 words
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Letter127 1896-12-15 378 To thk Knrroß Dear Sir, Would you kindly tind sptcc in your paper for a few remarks concerning a paragraph which appeared in your local contemporary some days ago Da the arrival of certain beardless telegraphists" from England. They are naturally indignant that a perfect stranger should127 words
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Article121 1896-12-15 378 The steamer Claverkill, after coaling in the roads, proceeded alongside th»- Taniong Pagar Dock Company's wharf this morning, where is taking in cargo tt th west end tor New York. The O. S. S. Co.'s steamer UlysSi ;<nd the steamer Giselm are both cxpei ted to arrive from121 words
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Article111 1896-12-15 378 Ihe exportation of arms, iN,< the Philippines is forbidden for six tilths from to day. "Flu- Thiang Gowk Hug Society is »)rdered to be dissolved From Dn Friday, Dec 25th, and Saturda) !>•-. 26th, will he observed as Public Holi lays Mr. H. Gompertz acts as I)( j111 words
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339 1896-12-15 378 TOMMY ATKINS AND HIS COFFIN CLUB. A -,tory \s told by the Admiralty m iorwt Guards Cin/.ette of youthful Tommy Atki *teIv arrived in India, who, having had the benc I a School Board education, w,i>, able to main thing out of the rather complicated a* CO sented him for339 words
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2165 1896-12-15 379 To-DAY's PRO( < EEIMN(,S, The adjourned case against the Baron de Ftorn. otherwise known as Prince Alexander Tsarv. and against Tara Singh, who stand charged with robbery and assault. was continued before Mr. Anthonisz this afternoon. Complainant, Ong ek Lim, re-called, in answer *to2,165 words
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Article513 1896-12-15 379 M. de Lanessan, the Former Governor Cieneral ol Indo-China, in the course of a statement on the Egyptian question, says England has had at all periods of her history a marvellous intuition of future European expansion in the world. She has always been considerably ahead of the other513 words
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Article32 1896-12-15 379 H. H. the Sultan of Langkat has given a ball ?nd other festivities at his palace at Tandjong Poera. The Penang band was engaged for the occasion and 400 guests were invited.32 words
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Article771 1896-12-15 379 One case of cholera is reported from Kallang Puding, on ihr Ga^lang Road. The British steamer City of Dublin, of Glasgow, passed through the i ;!»our ftorn east to west this morning. H. E. the Governor leaver for MaUcca and Penang on Thursday evening next in771 words
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644 1896-12-15 380 Injured by a Morris Bullet. During the reception on board H. M. S. Centurion on Saturday afternoon an unfortunate accident occurred at the Morristube range by which one of the lady visitors was seriously injured. It should first of all be644 words
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Article144 1896-12-15 380 Wjth Apologies to the "Grand Duke.") By the tacit regulation of a small association, H >ou'd join the congregation whom it pleases here to bowl You must learn the way to roll Chorl\>.— You must learn the way to roll, the way to roll. Fix your aaze on144 words
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Article248 1896-12-15 380 {From a Correspondent.) About seven days ago a serious shooting case occurred in Krian at Kampong Kedah about a mile and a half out of Parit Buntar in a house situated on the main road to Taiping. The house is tenanted by Mr. Duncan, agent for248 words
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Article465 1896-12-15 380 Reception on Board H.M.S. "Centurion." On Saturday afternoon by kind invitation of H. E Vice-Admiral Buller, a large number of Singapore residents were h >s- itably entertained on board 11 M. S. Centurion, on board which extensive preparations had been made to receive the visitors from465 words
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Article168 1896-12-15 380 At a picnic recently given by the Sergeants of ti»c Royal Anillery at Meerut, an acci Jett occurred which, but fur the presence of mind and gallantry of Sergeant Worsfold, 34th F. B. R. A., might have resulted fatally. The picnic party had gone to view the168 words
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Article576 1896-12-15 380 The Hon. Dato Sri Amar d'Raja was entertained at dinner at the Johore Club last night (Saturday) by the Johore members, of whom 25 were present, including the Hon. Dato Mentri and the Hon. Dato Bintara Dalam. After the usual loyal toast the health of the guest of the576 words
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Article307 1896-12-15 380 Should the Cuban insurrection last much longer, Spam would not lose much by quitting hold of the I island. A statistical table given by the Manchester Guardian very clearly shows how enormous are the losses to the pi »nter> and others. Taking sugar alone, the exportation from Cuba307 words
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Article316 1896-12-15 380 {Perak Pioneer.; H.E. the High Commissioner is expected to visit Perak on or about the 1 8th instant. Mr. H. Graves has defeated Mr. Walhcfc m ihe final tie of the handicap for the Treacher billiard cup at the New Club. It has now been definitely decided, we316 words
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204 1896-12-15 380 1 What might have hem." Fhose who recollect th^ tan rotund form of "Golfing Goldiury here w ill experience a taint thrill of hypothetical horror at the thought that the jovial lilt It- judge might have becti like 'Capt Marriott, captured by204 words
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Article488 1896-12-15 380 London, November I s l'h«? [Ya<isvaal >>i .t Secretary say*» that Dr. Jameson's rail into il' 1 FnUISVaal cost (.'tie Government of the Keptlbli and it i< expected that the indemni Ld be claimed from Great Britain will iiofl exceed that amount France and488 words
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Article2689 1896-12-15 381 Written tor the Singapore Free Press.) XVI. En route for Salt Lake. Railroad Comforts. —The News Agent. Sacramento Iss Appearance. The SacraMEMARIAN TWANG UP THE SIERRA Nevada. Familiar Names. Scenery and Like.— Harris. Summit ok the Range. Snow-sheds. Dormer Lake. Truckee. Tramps. Toilet under Difficulties I2,689 words
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776 1896-12-15 381 The American Reason for the Retirement. The San Francisco Chronicle, contains the following special dispatch, dated, London, October 25: While most of the Tor) and L'nion-Libera!-ist newspapers have united in praising Lord Rosebery for his renunciation of the leadership of the Liberal party,776 words
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Article266 1896-12-15 381 A capital programme (says the Pinang Cuvette) has been arranged fur the entertainment of the Golfing visitors from Singapore and the Native States during the Christmas week. It is understood that the Singapore and SeUngor Clubs will each send teams of four players, and the Sepoy Lines Club266 words
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1988 1896-12-15 382 LATER NEWS AHEAD OF THE GERMAN MAIL. THE SOUDAN SPY. Hartman, the Austrian, who was recently arrested at Suakin by the authorities on a charge of being a spy of the Khalifa, turns out to hnve been one of the military instructors of the Dervish force, and found his way1,988 words
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Article1315 1896-12-15 382 Lath News Items, britain in egypt. Further information has b*en obtained showing the opposition which Britain may expect to encounter in carrying out her policy in Kgypt and tru? houdan. Hcrr Hartmanu the Khalifa's spy, who has been arrested by the British at Suakin, has made a1,315 words
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Article156 1896-12-15 382 The steamer Ma ha Vajirunki. arrive* from Padang on Saturday morning, ai after discharging cargo at T*f)j< Dg Pag went into dock the same day She v be out of dock either to-day or to-morn i to admit of her sailing on Wcdocsdai The other vessels awaiting docking156 words
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Advertisement176 1896-12-15 382 G. R. Lambert Co., Photographers, BATTBVI ROAO and ()i<< imri- Roai SIVaA^OKK, beg to call the attention of tie pubii. Choice Selection o i Photographic Christmas Cards G. R. Lambert's Sri dio. Batter) Road. Messrs. Kelly «t Walsh, Ltd. Batter) Messrs. Robinson fc Co,, Commeicial Sq Messrs. K\tz Bro<.. Bonham176 words
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Advertisement428 1896-12-15 383 McALISTER Co. BRKECH LOADING DOUBLE- BARREL GUNS. ISAAC HOLLIS SONS. BIRMINGHAM. From $30.00 to §*5 .00 each. Gun Cases Solid Brown Leather .<lB.ooe.ach l Mailbag Canvas §8 00 Gun Covers Waterproof (heck pattern 82. 00 each Gun Implements per set S8 00. American Buggies SECHLgR CART, complete, with hood, lamp428 words
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Advertisement511 1896-12-15 383 The Singapore Free Press AND Mercantile Advertiser. Table Address,— A dvertiser, Singapore, Telephonic Number. No. 61. Published at 39, Change Alley, Singapore. THE 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. Netherlands511 words
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Advertisement531 1896-12-15 383 PILLO i Cure DYSPEPSIA, Cure BILIOUSNESS, Cure CONSTIPATION, Cure SICK HEADACHE. Are Purely Vegetable, Are Sugar Coated, Are Mild but Effective. Good for the Stomach, Good lor the Liver, Good for the Bowels. T H ERE ARE NO OTHER PILLS SO COOP AS AVER'S PILLS. Highest Awards at the World's531 words
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Advertisement461 1896-12-15 383 Kelly Walsh, Ltd, GIFT BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS. LIFE and ADVENTURES of ROBIN HOOD 52.00S 2 .oo woods lira, nati ral history $2.00 NAOMI 3 .00 52 More STORIKS FOR GIRLS St.oo CHIVALRY S3 00 EVERY BOYS STORIES $^om 52 Stories of LIFE and ADVENTURE for Boys *y.oo FOUNDLING MICK $i.c»461 words
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Article296 1896-12-15 384 otatiok. Capita! Paid up Shares Hon^x"' £v s >„. k 181 prem. fi0.000.000 5i0.000.000 Ko.<>oo 04f£t.«t vr, ...k <v C >26i /.sOO.OOO *4»-». ■v. l***#" $:oo Sellers. rtk »•<--, fcf* an Ltd. $2t.Nominal 000,000 < t fl ivjg»?« Deferre i,^" Tanionu H^nr UjCK $335 II.SOO.OCX-296 words
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Article23 1896-12-15 384 Venezuela has accepted the agreement between the United States and Great Britain to submit the points in dispute to arbitration.23 words
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Article94 1896-12-15 384 The United States and Cuba. The State of Turkey. The Tariff. President Cleveland's message to Congress strongly urges [upon Spain] the policy of granting genuine autonomy to Cuba, which would end the present ruinous war. He declares that America is always ready to mediate, and hints that94 words
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Article67 1896-12-15 384 The French Syndicate which offered to advance the Egyptian Government half a million sterling to meet the expenses of the Dongola expedition has been informed that the prior otter of the British Government to advance the money has rendered the acceptance of the French offer needless.67 words
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Article37 1896-12-15 384 The Italians ate sending a force to Magadoxo to punish the Somalies, [who murdered Consul Cecchi and the two naval officers, with a large number of their native escort.] London. December gth, iBg6.37 words
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Article34 1896-12-15 384 A Huge Expenditure Proposed. The French Ministry intend proposing immediate reforms, including an increase in the Navy involving an expense of two hundred million francs (say, £S t 000,000).34 words
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Article38 1896-12-15 384 Maceo Killed Again The Cuban insurgent leader Maceo has been killed in one of the provinces ot Havana. This is the eighth or ninth time that Maceo has been reported killed we "are getting used to it." i38 words
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Article25 1896-12-15 384 It is reported that Menelik has ceded to Russia a strip of the coast near Obok (or a coaling station.25 words
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Article33 1896-12-15 384 Lord Monson, the successor ot Lord Dufferin in the British Embassy in Paris, has presented his credentials to President Faure, and cordial speeches have been exchanged. London. December ioth, 1896.33 words
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Article36 1896-12-15 384 The German Government has made a proposal to increase the subsidies to steamship lines to the Far East to a million and a half marks to enable the Company to meet foreign competition.36 words
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Article54 1896-12-15 384 A German telegram states that the Dutch Consul at Lorenzo Marquez (Delagoa Bay) has been assaulted and wounded. The German Consulate has been attacked, and the British flag torn into pieces. No other details are given. Germany has demanded reparation from Ibe Portuguese Government at Lisbon.54 words
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Article29 1896-12-15 384 Pasha Saadeddin, the Sultan's envoy to Crete, is thwarting the execution of refo.ms in that island, and the Ambassadors have demanded his recall within forty-eight hours29 words
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Article38 1896-12-15 384 The Russo-Chinese Treaty, which was published at Shanghai, has been denied at Petersburg Ihe railway schemes are confined to building a short Chinese railway through Manchuria, connecting the West Siberian line with that of Vladivo.tock.38 words
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Article17 1896-12-15 384 Ihe South has beaten the North at K "^b y football by one try to nil.17 words
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Article24 1896-12-15 384 i» m. am Jones, a magistrate of Jamaica. h as been appointed a Judge of men?s U[>remt COUrl f StraitS S^ Ul^24 words
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39 1896-12-15 384 rhere is a strong popular opposition Gre a ?R^ lie Wzu <^n Treaty with Covtn n< l>Ut llle Pre^^nt and the Government approve of it London December i 4 th y tgtf.39 words
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Article101 1896-12-15 384 l 111 13.1-371 Ciambier 6.62* do. Cube No. i n 10.70 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 11. do. While, (Fair L/VVr-5% iS 60 Nutmegs 110s to the Ib.) 63. Mace (Banda) M 7c, Cloves (Amboina) 17.50 Libtrian Coffee 33. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) 3.2s do. do flake (do. do.)101 words
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Page 384 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous756 1896-12-15 384 anjer Shipping Report. (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) [Date "of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination. l Dec. 1. Brit. s.s. Barcn Glamis Batoum, Oct. 22 Batavia. Dec. 2. Ned. s.s. Merapi Mink; Batavia, Dec. 2 Rotterdam. Dec. 3. Ned.756 words
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Miscellaneous851 1896-12-15 384 V HI S > 1 t HORi Men-of-War Flags Ten. Commander Arrived From For. Wher. Rainbow Brit, cru., 3600 Forsyth Nov. 28 Penang Station Alacrity Brit, cru., 1700 de Lisle Nov. 30 Hongkong Hongkong. Centurion Brit, cru., 10,500 Login Dec. 3 Hongkong Hongkong, Saida Aus. tra., 2509 Spiller Dec. 10851 words
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Miscellaneous349 1896-12-15 384 Kong Beng. Brit, str., Joslin, tor Saigon. Trocas, Bnt. str., Barry, tor MaiseillcChwn Shan, Brit, str., Murphy, for Am a Siltan, Brit, str., Chopard, for Muar& Mal.^ Oslo. Nor. str., Petersen, for Bangkok. December iv. Cheang Chku Brit, str., Webb, for Penang. Will o'thk Wisi\ Brit, str., D'Cru^e, for (Clang349 words
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