The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 20 April 1897
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Title Section18 1897-04-20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER, WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD BERIES. No 50S, TUESDAY, APRIL 20th, 1897.18 words
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Article104 1897-04-20 1 (April i 9.] >3-M.3 Gambier 6.10 do. Cube Nil 1 9.50 Pepper, Black I rdinary Spore] 13.7s do. White, 'Fair L\V -5% 23. Nutmeg (1 1 os to the Ibj 63. i ice Banda 75--loves \roboinaj 1 7-5° 1 beri in < 'offee t<). 1 kpio i. -ma!! pearl104 words
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Domestic Occrrences.
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Article77 1897-04-20 1 (Corrected up to April 15 On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/o. demand 2Jo\ Private credits 3 m/s .2/0-11/ 16 documents 3 m/s 2/0J i, credits 6 m/s 2/0-13/16 On India. Bank demand 162 On Hongkong. Bank demand dis. On Yokohama. Bank demand i% prem On Java. Bank demand 12377 words
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Article, Illustration32 1897-04-20 1 Here shall the 1 Pre*« v r eopie'« r P t maintain, Ucawed by influence ami bribed by gain Here patriot Truth J.er ir.0r.0..* precept* draw, f'iCOk'etJ to Relicioji. Loyalty. «i.6 l.«\v.32 words
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Article1123 1897-04-20 1 ll is, as Sir CECIL SMITH said on leaving us a hard thing to say %> good bye." The word sticks in the throat. Its sheer simplicity helps it very often to say and to mean so much. Yet Singapore, and the Colony at large, has now to1,123 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement227 1897-04-20 1 N AKI I( Lk.^. Mr. She! ford. 241 Greek Raid on Macedonia, 242 c Arrogance of Greece, 242 A'.ir al Lasti 242 1 News. S ipreme Court. Kampong Glam Property Case, 243 k tP- es from H.M.S. Pique, 243 I wile Goll Enthusiast, 250 The Straits Ra< ing Calendar, 24^227 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous432 1897-04-20 1 The next mail from Europe is due to arrive by the P. and O. S. S. Rohilla on the 26th inst., with London advices to the 2nd inst. She will be followed by the N. D. L. s.s Prinz He in rich on the 29th inst., with the English mails432 words
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Article520 1897-04-20 2 (April 15th.) The political satirist might make no little out of the zeal with which in Greece credit is now taken tor the raid into Macedonia with the alleged capture of two obscure villages, and the corresponding zeal with which that raid had been abjured as520 words
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Article117 1897-04-20 2 Mr. Penney was sworn in as a member of the Legislative Council this afternoon, as Acting Colonial Treasurer, in succession to the late Mr. O'Brien and Mr. T. C. Bogaardt took his seat vice Mr. T. Shelford, resigned. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. T. C.117 words
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Article514 1897-04-20 2 (April 14th.) As any one might expect the ostensibly unauthorised raid of two thousand Greek irregulars over the frontier, and the subsequent fighting, whatever the result, has simply served to make things that were bad enough to begin with, a good deal worse. The Greek514 words
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Article416 1897-04-20 2 (April 19th.) The expected has happened. Turkey, after being invaded in Crete and raided in Macedonia, and having taking it all in the most long-suffering way, has at last decided to hit back. Turkey has declared that state of war that Greece has been so long enjoying416 words
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Article166 1897-04-20 2 The final part of the annual inspection of the Corps took place on Saturday afternoon at FortTanjong Katong, when nearly seventy of all ranks were on parade. H. E. the Governor, accompanied by Capt. Ainslie, A.D.C., was present, having previously tiffined with Major Dunman and officers S.V.A. Major166 words
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Article501 1897-04-20 2 The National Observer, after presenting the disastrous statistics given before the United Service Institution recently by Major-General Dashwood, proceeds The followers of the egregious Stansfeld will soon succeed in destroying the British army, if Parliament does not interfere. The State must not recognise vice faugh,501 words
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Article45 1897-04-20 2 M. Ranchot, the new Charge d' Affaires for France at Bangkok, arrived from Marseilles on Saturday by the Yarra. He has stopped back here in order to meet M. Defrance, his predecessor, who will arrive to-morrow by the Ernest Simons on his wav to Marseilles.45 words
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Article403 1897-04-20 2 Nothing seems more certain than that the o T rubber industry will be partially paralysed thrcu exhaustion of present sources of supplies, and tr the fortunate owners of rubber plantations, bf tb few or many, will reap huge fortunes. lti b th certainty, proved by the403 words
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Article478 1897-04-20 2 (China Mail.j The military contribution of this Colons ha been fixed with some decree of defmftenea M seventeen and a-half per cent, of the gro^ revt. of the Colony, it really does not matter hew I garrison is composed, whether Marines or line I talions and478 words
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Article62 1897-04-20 2 A Tokyo press despatch <*' March states that there has beer, keen petit ioa for the Government mb*ia) regular service of steamers l>< tw< and Formosa. The (Jsaka Sl«osei is the iticcessftil comueiitor. j n^ of 462,250 yen lias been grant* -«j Governor-General's office at FomMH* Nippon Vusen Kaisha ha>62 words
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Article480 1897-04-20 3 It is perhaps unnecessary to remind our readers that the Hon'ble THOMAS SHELt .RD, C.M.G.. U to leave the Colony tomorrow by the homeward P. O. mail at v am. Mr. Shelford, who is held in affectionate and respectful esteem by his troops friends and by480 words
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Article196 1897-04-20 3 riu- Chinese dearly love a shindy, awkward as the fact may be that it brings them r.t'> constant collision with the Police. Yesterday morning seven Hokiens took a art load of planks from a house in Rochore anal Road to No. 102. (Jueen Street. En inloading the planks196 words
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Article316 1897-04-20 3 H. M. the King of Siam left to day at noon for Europe in the Royal yacht Maha Chahkri, proceeding under convoy by the P. O. s. s. Ceylon from Acheen Head to Suez. From there the King goes to Venice, and as His316 words
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Article63 1897-04-20 3 THE MARCH RETURNS. The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Company has received the following wire from the mines giving the result of the March clean-up: The mill ran 50 days, crushing 960 tons oi ore, yielding 231 ounces of smelted gold 940 tons of headings yielded 100 ounces of63 words
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Article101 1897-04-20 3 We note that the band of the West Yorkshire Regiment will not perform on Sunday in future, owing to a protest having been received from St. John's Cathedral. 'I he Band performances at the military mess took place at half-past twelve, at which hour the morning101 words
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Article94 1897-04-20 3 \V note that Captain Hugh Craig, of the E. <Sc A. steamer Menmuir, has received a Royal Letter from Charles 1., King of Portugal, informing him that the Knighthood of the Royal Military Order of Our Lord Jesus Christ has been conferred upon him. This honour, it94 words
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143 1897-04-20 3 Al a banquet given on the 3rd insr. at th (I. i»g Wah Cub in Hongkong, Mr. ilo Amei presiding, to the members of the German Commercial Mission to China, alter the chief healths had been drunk Mr. Li Hong-rnei addressed143 words
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Article40 1897-04-20 3 It seems that the Endymion and Minerva did not leave Hongkongafter all assoon as was expected, as they were still there when the Rosetta left. They are now to leave Hongkong to-day (13th), and may be expected on the 20th.40 words
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Article999 1897-04-20 3 A Preliminary Question, Judgment was given this morning by Mr. Justice Leach on a preliminary point of law in connection with the case of Tunku Mahmoud and others v. Tunku Ali and others, as follows The first named plaintiff as administrator of the estate of Sultan999 words
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Article122 1897-04-20 3 The Captain and Officers of H. M. S. Pique have offered two prizes, one for Ladies' Singles, medal play, and the other for Men's Singles, also medal play. Conditions, two rounds of the links under sealed handicap. Entries for the Ladies Singles close on Saturday, 17th:122 words
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152 1897-04-20 3 The Hongkong papers contain a full account of the different suggestions sent in by various persons to the Hon. Secretary of the Diamond Jubilee Committee. With variations these number about twenty-five. The suggestion in favour of a new City Hall is signed by Messrs. McKie,152 words
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Article149 1897-04-20 3 The Straits Racing Calendar," published by Mr. G. P. Owen, Secretary to the Straits Racing Association, makes its appearance for the first time for 1896. Its contents comprise a large amount of information useful for racing men. rules of the Racing Association and of the various149 words
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Article142 1897-04-20 3 Why Our Rates Were Lowered. The cable between Australia and Europe was very largely used in 1896, for according to a return issued by the PostmasterGeneral of South Australia the number of words cabled in the year was 2,326,984, an increase of nearly 400,000 words compared142 words
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Article115 1897-04-20 3 The French cruiser Eclaireur, Capt. Texier left this morning at 6-30, bound for Saigon. Two men went out fishing the day before yesterday at Tanjong Kling, round Passir Panjang way. the scene ot operations being a mudbank which was reached by boat. Whilst they were at work the boat got115 words
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308 1897-04-20 4 Naval Forces Lwded. Sevek\l Foreigners Mauled. Shanghai, April sth. 1-30 p.m.— The bad fetl- »<-^ caused by raising the license fee for wheelbarrows has increased considerably since Friday, and consequently the Volunteers have been kept en special duty, and it was arranged that308 words
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Article670 1897-04-20 4 (Special to Hongkong Telegraph.) Wheelbarrow Coolies Strike. Frantic Rioters Fight the Police. Shanghai, April 2nd. 5 p.m.— About 2,000 wheelbarrow coolies struck work, owing to the Municipal Council raising the license tees for this cla-^ of vehicles. A European constable was mobbed on the Bund this afternoon,670 words
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Article402 1897-04-20 4 (Globe.) We think that most people would feel it as rather unsatisfactory if the case of Hawke v. Dunn were carried no further than the point at which the Divisional Court left it. In the learned judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Hawkins, the whole case was made402 words
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Article269 1897-04-20 4 The opening of a new golf links at Stratford-on-Avon has prompted a contemporary to remark that it is rather difficult to establish any connection between Shakespeare and the royal and ancient game. Really, the ignorance of some people is positively astounding. So far from there being difficulty269 words
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Article98 1897-04-20 4 Black and White to hand this week contains a portrait of Capt. dimming, R.N., who is in charge of the Siamese cruiseryacht Maha Chakkri on its way to Europe. Rahman, a prisoner in the Criminal Prison, was this morning charged with attempting to commit suicide, possibly being tired of gaol98 words
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Article775 1897-04-20 4 The O. S. S. Ixion brought from Japan a cargo of over twelve hundred tons of coal, besides general cargo from China. The opium steamer Lightning is due from Hongkong to-morrow, and the steamer Dorothea Rickmers from Europe within the next ten or twelve days. On775 words
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Article491 1897-04-20 4 There was a fair amount of good vvtr done this morning on the course, iL tracks, which were in good Order, U open for the first time since Friday \l the Spring Meeting approaches in/r interest in the doings of horses in tr a< on the491 words
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268 1897-04-20 4 DEPARTURE OF THE HOVBLE T. SHELFORD, c. m. g. Seldom has a public personage bad i larger or more representative gathering c the community to see him oft from th* Colony on retirement than had the H >:. T. Shelford, c.M.G., who left this morning for Europe in the P.268 words
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Article28 1897-04-20 4 1 iiC 5.>. Socotra, Capt. Paine, dm latri-t great cargo carr\ing tdditione U P. O Hcet. arrived from BotViba> morning un her maiden voyage t<~ ifc a East.28 words
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Article1234 1897-04-20 5 All Rights Rbservpd. (Written for the Singapore Free Press.) Civil Service. IV. A large family this, embracing many species. Their geographical distribution is jb wide as the British Empire. A distin_;.;>hed naturalist (Mr. Dickens) confused them with the barnacles in the earlier part this century, with some1,234 words
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Article308 1897-04-20 5 Tiie first copy of the Japan Tunes, i he new English daily paper of Tokyo, which is financed entirely by Japanese, with a "reviser" tor the English, is to hand. It is a well- printed six page paper, having for its object the creation of a better308 words
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Article104 1897-04-20 5 The Cycle and Motor World is responsible for the statement that a recent ladies' race at Cleveland, Ohio, terminated in a curious manner. The referee declared it "no race, because Miss Anderson told Miss Farnsworth that her hat was not on straight, and when Miss Farnsworth dismounted to fix it104 words
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Article1025 1897-04-20 5 With a Steadier Exchange the Eastern Revhsub Shows a Better Sterling Result. The seventh ordinary general meeting of the Eastern Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited, was held on the 13th ult., at the Cannon-street Hotel, Sir Hugh Low, g.c.m.g., presiding. The Chairman said Since the1,025 words
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178 1897-04-20 5 (15th.) In reply to Mr. Henniker Heaton, Mr. Hanbury said The Postmaster-General has from time to time received representations on the subject of the charge to India, and has endeavoured to bring about a reduction, but so far without success. The charge to Japan178 words
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Article136 1897-04-20 5 Sbntries Grinning at one Another." When the Delimitation Commission marked the Greco-Turkish frontier (observes a home paper) they omitted, it is said, to map down any neutral zone. In consequence of this negligence a correspondent found beyond Turnavous the whole line occupied by sentries and outposts facing136 words
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Article322 1897-04-20 5 It is necessary that the occasion should be favoured with the proverbial Queen's weather, as the ceremony would practically have to take place in the open air. The suggestion is that a grand thanksgiving service be combined with a naval and military review at the Happy322 words
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Article202 1897-04-20 5 Dr. IVipp, of New York as becomes a man with so abrupt a name, has a short way of dealing with the ills which American flesh is heir to. He rinds that nervousness amongf American women is on the increase, and he is convinced that it202 words
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Article205 1897-04-20 5 Harmston's Circus opened at Penang yesterday (13th.) The Police are in possession of a gold watch by Barraud and Lund, for which they would be glad to find an owner. The Siamese gunboat Makut Rajakumar Capt. Guldberg. left to-day for Bangkok at Ec Ah Lok, an old gaol bird who205 words
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Article1514 1897-04-20 6 Penang gives a St. George's Ball, on the 23rd inst. The annual output from the Bengal coalfield amounts to close on three million tons. The Comercio contains a long list of political prisoners set at liberty, and 130 rebels have presented themselves for the amnesty. To-day1,514 words
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Article30 1897-04-20 6 From the French Medical Examiner What would you order to be administered to a person who had swallowed a large dose of arsenic? Pious Candidate (after a pause) Extreme unction.30 words
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Correspondence.
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Article510 1897-04-20 6 Service in Selangor. To the Editor. Sir, Of all the clerical services in the Crown Colonies and in the Protected Native States none seems to me to be more mismanaged than that of the Government of Selangor. At present it is composed of Europeans, Eurasians, Chinese and510 words
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Article290 1897-04-20 6 British and Foreign Bible Society, Malaysian Agency. Singapore, April 14th, 1897. vo the Editor. Sir, My attention has open drawn to a paragraph, in your issue of the 10th inst., under "Topics of the Week," in which it is stated, firstly, that there are Societies in England,290 words
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Article521 1897-04-20 6 (March, 1897.) The Society's Bibles in Persia. [The letter which follows, reprinted from fr Daily Chtonicle, may correct some misap prer hension. The writer is the Rev. T. R. Ho(W n recently the Society's Agent for Persia, and r Agent for Turkey 11 My attention has521 words
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Article142 1897-04-20 6 Says a mail paper of the l^th IIH The hurt. Missionary Society wiii probably have to L; I the end of l h is mom!] oiu- (A the largest deficits has ever known. It is impossible to forecast c figures with any certainty, lor the reason142 words
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Article100 1897-04-20 6 it is reported thai the new American tarifl likely to bear very heavil}' upon Japane-c product and manufactures, especially raw silk. I: pftSSC our comprel^en^ion to understand wh) raw Ik should be penalized under a protective tariff, ieein^ that America cannot be said to gfou100 words
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Article97 1897-04-20 6 The detachment of Police to repr the Colony of Hongkong at thr Jubile< celebrations in London have been 6ele« t< The detachment wili comprise jo (v 8 Indian Constables. 2 Indian Sergeants and 12 European members ot the I" or< who are. at home on leave.97 words
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Article123 1897-04-20 6 This paragraph ftppcars in a Hongk I g paper. Ibe China boy didn't §W rcali.>t* how kern the SGent of I Po;i< i]) l may be; An empty whisky bottle is a peculiar pla deposit a stolen $50 note. Yei tin-, \va» the place a Owne^e123 words
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Article992 1897-04-20 7 Manner's Report for the five weeks ending 7th April, 1897. Kaub Hole Section. In the 220 ft. level the .iork of extending the different levels is proceeding satisfactorily. In the main level going south we nave not yet succeeded ;n cutting the main orehute, although we992 words
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Article907 1897-04-20 7 DIRKI TOR*' RftPORT. Singapore, 15th April, 1897. Youi i). rectors be^ to submit a statement oi the ompany s accounts tor the period from August >th, |£</j, to Februar> 2nd, iS^;. rjeing '.he second *!f of the eighth year of the < jmpi o 's907 words
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Article105 1897-04-20 7 One result of the proposed change in the currency of Japan (says the Hongkong Telegraph) has been the almost total disappearance of Japan ese yen from the Colpny. Chopped coins are to be obtained, but are of no use in Japan and consequently persons visiting the105 words
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Article272 1897-04-20 7 Capt. Dundas, r.n\, who goes out by the present mail en route to Tientsin to take over his new duties under the Chinese Government, will, we unde stand, have specially under his charge the training of cadets for the future Chinese navy. His position, indeed, will be somewhat272 words
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Article405 1897-04-20 7 Great Indignation Meeting. The Foreign Consuls Denounced. Council Called upon to Impose the New Tariff. (China A fail Telegram. j Shanghai, Thursday, April 8. Yesterday afternoon, an indignation meeting of residents was held in the Settlement. It was the largest meeting ever held in Shanghai.405 words
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Article107 1897-04-20 7 The annual report of the Commissioner of Lands and Mines, Perak shows material and encouraging progress, the revenue reaching §280,798, or §54,453 more than in the preceding year. L*irut shows a slight decline, especially in mining, the best land of the district being worked out, and tampan working being forbidden107 words
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Article267 1897-04-20 7 This heading, we hasten to say, does not refer to Major General Jones-Vaughan's departure yesterday for Penang. It refers to a strategic movement of his colleague of Hongkong, Major-General Hume Black, who told the story himself when addressing the Hongkong Volunteers at their recent annual267 words
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Article616 1897-04-20 7 THE- PAHANG CORPORATION Mr. Justice Vaughan Williams, silting as an additional judge vi the Chancery Division, has commenced the hearing of summonses for i!!cged misfeasance against Mr. Harry Seymour Foster, M.P., Dr. Gavin Brown Clark, M.P., Alexander Joseph Morison, William Marrian, and Thomas Hovell Atkins, directors of the London and616 words
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Article75 1897-04-20 7 Head Quarter Office, Singapore, April 14th, 1897. Promotions Br. M.E. Plumpton to be Corpora! A. Subdivision. Gr. C. A. S. Palmer to be Bombardier A. Sub-division. Br. W. Cloke to be Corporal B. Sub-division. Gr. B.L. Frost to be Bombardier B. Subdivision. Gr. A. J. Mac Donald75 words
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Article61 1897-04-20 7 A severe tight i r i fckatangas Province, 5 mile* N. K. of Nasagbu, has taken place between the rebels and Spanish farce-., in which the Spaniards claim to have killed 149 rebels counted, the Spanish looses only amounting to 1 5 "ldier killed and 16 wounded. l.iem.-C61 words
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Article265 1897-04-20 8 The following circular is being sent out by Mr. Willam Adamson at home to all old Straits residents and others interested Dear Sir,— A Conversa/ione will be held on Friday, the 7th May, at the Galleries of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Piccadilfy from265 words
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Article475 1897-04-20 8 Mr. John Wellford, of Selangor, was reported to be seriously ill on April 15th. The Racecourse will be open for Training on Monday, the 19th inst. The Penang Literary Association are going to spend $1,500 on fireworks for the Jubilee celebrations. The Union Insurance Co., of475 words
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Article1091 1897-04-20 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostnest farrago libelli. Juvenal. Government by Public Meeting (we are indebted for this phrase to Prof. Bryce, M. P.) seems to be slowly but surely taking the place of Parliament and bureaucracy in England. Domestic and foreign policies are pressed on the ostensible1,091 words
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Article303 1897-04-20 8 Bills to be introduced into the Legislative Council are published in the Gazette of Thursday (i) To provide funds for the building of immigrants examination depots (2) Fur the protection of Indian immigrants and (3) To amend the Burials Ordinance. Immigrants Examination Depots. The Chinese Immigrants Ordinance 1890303 words
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Article214 1897-04-20 8 Fuller particulars are now available regarding the death of Sir Egbert Cecil Sanders Sebright, whose death was reported in our in our issue of April 1 2th. The unfortunate baronet was travelling with Mr. Frank 'H. Carew in the interior of Java, on a shooting214 words
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Article538 1897-04-20 8 It began to rain heavily at 3 .30 a.m. th morning, and at gun lire it was still coming down, consequently some of the horse? were a little late in getting to work. Hayward on Bronzwing was the f. r out, going about half pace the538 words
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Article227 1897-04-20 8 The licensing system for the <»\vnrr> ft rikishas is to be adopted in Rangoon There are but 50 or 60 plying in the streets mostly at night. The fee will be Ks for first-class and Rs. 15 for second cUw Mr. J. H. Hogarth, who had the mfortune to lose227 words
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Article2156 1897-04-20 9 Thursday, April 15th, 1807. Present H E. the Governor (Sir C. B. Mitchell g.c.m.g.) The Hun the Acting Col. Secretary C. W. S. Kymersleyj the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer.) the Actg Col. Treasurer (F. G. Ptnney.j the Acting Colonial Engineer (Major F. J Anderson k c.) G. S.2,156 words
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Article931 1897-04-20 9 {From oofn f own Correspondent.) Batavia, 9th April, 1897. A telegram from the Governor of Atjeh, dated 31st March, to the Java Courant states that a column left Tjot-mantjang and advanced on Kotta-Ba-Thene. On the march they were fired at from a distance. The following day another column marched931 words
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Article179 1897-04-20 9 The Singapore Volunteer Artillery went into Camp at Tanjong Katong on Thursday evening, parading at the Drill Hall at 5-15 p.m. The number of men staying in Camp is rather smaller than usual, but full musters turn up for the Parades and 8-in. gun-dri!ls, which are179 words
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Article1910 1897-04-20 10 John Dill Ross - John Dill Ross By X. Farewell to Russia. Some Thoughts about a Great Empire. Back in Odessa once more I returned to my old quarters at the Londonski, and having a good many arrangements to conclude before finally leaving Russia, I determined to live frugally and1,910 words
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Article92 1897-04-20 10 The revenue derived by Government from land in Singapore in 1896 amounted to §127,177, an increase of over that ot 1 595. Special sales Crown Land at TVlok Aver brought in §44.886, as against an estimate of §20,000, the average price being 52.77 per square foot. There92 words
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Article519 1897-04-20 10 At Petrovsk a port on the western shores of the Caspian Sea and the eastern terminus of a railway which connects the Caspian with the Black Sea, by way of Vladikavkaz several immense systems for storing petroleum are being built to the order of certain Moscow519 words
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Article126 1897-04-20 10 Miss Issette Pearson, Secretary of the Ladies' Golf Union is at present enjoying the reputation of being the most undaunted golfess in the country. One very stormy day lateX she sallied forth in a gale of wind and a deluge ot rain (which had beaten several126 words
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Article209 1897-04-20 10 A "PARTICULAR SERVICE YARN Captain B. was a strict disciplinarian, and his crew respected him. Not one of them would have dreamed of interpreting a command otherwise than according to the strict letter of the law things must be done shipshape under his rule. One day, while the ship was209 words
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Article704 1897-04-20 10 H. M. S. Pigmy, Capt. Dormer, left the Roads this morning bound westward. H.M.S. Grafton is at Shanghai, and the Immortalitc is at Chemulpo. Qrmr. and Honorary Lieut. L. Hoey |g Battn. Rifle Brigade, is placed on ret. Lieut. Hoey vvas a good shot, and wa-704 words
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Article1603 1897-04-20 11 11 On the Road to Mandalay." (Rum ard Kipling) A dull morning is dawning over the quietly roll rig waves, the sky around is leaden coloured, the line scarce perceptible where the heaving sea merges into brooding skies, or the low-lying coast of hurmah barely raises its1,603 words
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Article467 1897-04-20 11 A vi>itor to the great shipbuilding yard on the Thames gives in the Pall Mall Gazette these impressions of the newJapanese man-of-war (which has just passed her steam trials with marked success) The completed Japanese battleship Fuji is the great show of the works at present. She467 words
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109 1897-04-20 11 Results ok Second Day. fRy Telegram for the Singapore Free Press./ Ponn Race Value S2OO, for iy2 ponies. 1. Mr. Douglas Osborne's Phyllis Griffin Handicap: for Sungei Ujong Griffins. 1. Messrs. Bowen Mowbray's Rangitira Mkrclry Ci f Handicxi* for Roadsters. 1. Mr. Baxendale's El109 words
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Article40 1897-04-20 11 "Brownie, in the China Mail hears there U to be a gathering of the Singapore, Hongkong, and Customs Postmaster Generals in Shanghai shortly, to confer upon the knotty points raised by the recent organisation of the Chinese so-called postal service40 words
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Article746 1897-04-20 11 The course was only open for two days last week, owing to the very bad weather we have been getting lately, and on both occasions the trainers snatched the opportunity of giving their horses good useful work. It is a pity that there is but one really746 words
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Article70 1897-04-20 11 According to the Ceylon Observer the Governor of Ceylon has placed Queen's House at the disposal of the Royal visitor on his arrival at Colombo. No arrangements beyond visiting Kandy have yet been made The King ot Siam will stay a day at Kandy,70 words
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Article57 1897-04-20 11 His Excellency General Primo de Rivera. Marquis de EstHa, arrived yesterday morning by the Spanish mail steamer Montevideo from Barcelona to Manila, where he is to be the new Governor-General of the Philippines. It speaks well for His Excellency that he has been called upon to govern the Philippines for57 words
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Article410 1897-04-20 11 As I pondered, pondered deeply, o'er a recent Free Press Weekly, Which contained an explanation, set o forth the reason why Girls in Kobe have to tarry, while each matrimonial Harry Gets a girl from Home to man*) Patting Kobe damsels by. I recalled some local beauties,410 words
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Article192 1897-04-20 11 Indian cigars have long been favourably known in the London market, but have Dot made much headway against Manilas here. Messrs. Spencer Co. are making an effort to introduce them. The cigars are made from indigenous leaf, covered with selected Sumatra leaf, and have a fine flavour and easy draught.192 words
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Article278 1897-04-20 11 Bombay, April 5.— To-day's plague re urns show 43 cases and 59 death?, the total mortality from all causes being 15". The Plague returns for the last two days show 150 cases and 112 deaths, the mortality from all causes being 255. April 6.— To-day's plague returns show278 words
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3164 1897-04-20 12 A crowded house last night welcomed the well-known Lilliputian Opera Company, whose title is so inseparably associated with the name of Pollard, a household word in Australia, India, and the East. As our readers are aware this is the second troupe of the same name that3,164 words
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Article338 1897-04-20 12 At last pour (apt. Byrne, our old icinth friend, member ot the Sin^a;- >:■' Intercolonial team against Hongkong and Shanghai, &u*\ i<»r a nine Acting Assistant Commissioner, i>t Perak Sikhs, with the Pahang Expeditionary Force 1592, v n^ died in hospital of his wound, which338 words
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Article381 1897-04-20 13 Whatever may be the outcome of the Cretan crisis (remarks the Globe) it has done one good service to this country. It has demonstrated to Europe and ourselves that Great Britain, even during peace time, is the strongest Power in the Mediterranean, and consequently the Power whose381 words
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Article307 1897-04-20 13 1 ORKIGN E'RS E\ ISPBRATED. A>oiMh.R Ini)[(,.wtiox Meeting. Coolies Awioying Europeans. (Special to Hongkong Ti'legrapli Shanghai, Apr! ioth.-— At the indignation meetn| eld on Wednesday resolutions were passed rotesting against the recent action of the trities in giving in to the wheelbarrow coolies insisting on it307 words
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Article115 1897-04-20 13 Apropos of Kingsfey's refusal to pray tor rain, a gooJ -iv\\ is told by Professor Max Muller in Cesmopolis* 'In the States we manage these things better, 1 said an American friend of Kingsley's. A clergyman in a village on the trontier between two ol our states115 words
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Article98 1897-04-20 13 A correspondent wrote recently to the editoi ot the Times of Ceylon asking an answei to the following query: 'In the course ot a same o! cricket A i rove a ball tor what was considered a boundary, but unfortunate y a tree happened to b? growing just within the98 words
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Article758 1897-04-20 13 (Via Ceylon.) London, April 6. Crowds assembled in the streets at Athens to-day cheering and crying out for war, but otherwise the day passed quietly. London, April 7.— The House of Lords have passed the Military Works and Military Lands Bill. The whole of the Turkish Army on the758 words
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Advertisement237 1897-04-20 13 The programme of music to be played by the Band ot the R. B. at the Gardens to morrow night at 9 p.m. is March Liberty Belle Sousa Overture ....Semiramide Rossini alse Toreador Royle Reminiscences. .Of Scotland Godfrey Song T/ie Everlasting Day Bevan Dance. Les Satyrs Le Thiere There is237 words
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Advertisement486 1897-04-20 13 Warm Debilitating Weather. Many people, after a long spell of oppressive heat, suffer from lassitude, loss of spirits, and a general "run down" feeling. They need a course of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, a medicine which has revived and restored to active life and health thousands of such sufferers. A lady recently486 words
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Advertisement526 1897-04-20 13 ITONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 1i0.000.00c RESERVE FUND 6,<00,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF lionftftftoa PROPRIETORS j *i 0,000,000 Court or Directors. St. C. MICHAELSEX, Esq.— Chairman. Hon. J. J. Bell Irving. E>*rtrr Chairman. C. Bsurmann, Esq. A. McCon \chif, Esq. G. D. Boning, Esq. A. J. Raymond, E -0526 words
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Advertisement272 1897-04-20 14 John Little Co., Ltd. MILLINERY AND DRAPERY DEPT. ANNUAL Now Proceeding Enormous Reductions WONDERFUL BARGAINS. SALE NOW ON Dress Material, Silk Hosiery, Gloves, Shoes. Curtains, Cretonnes, Corsets, Ribbons, Laces, Underclothing, Table Damask, Millinery, Feathers, Embroi- dery, Hats, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Flannels, Prints. Shawls Wraps, Blouses, &c, &c. Glass and Crockery272 words
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Advertisement325 1897-04-20 14 ROBINSON Co. NEW GOODS EX s.s. FLINTSHIRE LAERTES. Gents Outfitting Department. Patent Court Shoes. Patent Walking Shoes. Patent Evening Shoes. Brown 00/e Calf Shoes. Brown Shooting Boots. Silk Umbrellas, Silver Mounted. Black and Navy Silk Cummerbund: Leather and Spring Belts. Cream Soft Felt Hats, Black Band. j Hlectro-plated Spirit Stands.325 words
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Advertisement738 1897-04-20 15 X^ O Office. CoUyer Quay. gj Wharves. New Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Stearr for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA. ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Francisco738 words
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Advertisement815 1897-04-20 15 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGA. TION CO., LIMITED. TO PENANG, RANGOON k CALCUTTA. One of the Company's steamers is intended to cave Taujong Pagar Wharf every week. Passengers and Cargo are booked by the above steamers at through rates to all ports in India and Ceylon aiso to East African Ports,815 words
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Advertisement616 1897-04-20 15 RILEY, HARGREAVES Co. SOLE AGENTS FOR Royal Psycho Cycles FOR LADIES GENTLEMEN BY Starley Brothers Coventry. (By Special Royal Warrant of Appointment) MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. i A Large Consignment of High Grade Cycles Roadsters, Light Roadsters, Racers and Ladies' 1597 Patterns, HAVE JUST BEEN UNPACKED WHICH IOR616 words
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Advertisement509 1897-04-20 15 Ihe Singapore Free Press Mercantile Advertiser. ablb Address. Advertiser* Singaf Telephone Number. N-". i. Published at 39, Change Alley, Singapore. HPHE leading English Newspai*" the A Straits Settlements Jobor the Protected Native States of Perak, Selan gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negci Sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak, Netherlands Indies, Java509 words
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Article55 1897-04-20 16 Action near Nizeros. Turkish Forts v. Greek Ships at Prevesa. Fighting has commenced along the whole line. There was four hours fighting on Friday near Nizeros between the Turkish and Greek Regulars, with artillery. The Turkish batteries at Prevesa have sunk a Greek steamer. The Greek55 words
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Article347 1897-04-20 16 Qjotatiom. Capital Paid op Shares Pd. lm« Hongkong Ai Shanghai Bank. 170 prem. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 So.OOO 125 ll.siyr 09.97©* £>• N r Rank or Ch.na 124 £500,000 £400,150 j 29,955 b£* Fr» -rs. $100 Sellers. C 750 £i Bk. of (>. na Jaran Ltd. $2f347 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article27 1897-04-20 16 The Porte announces that the invaders have been diiven back to th*i frontiers. The Greek account is that they are advancing successfully.27 words
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36 1897-04-20 16 A circular from the Porte calls the attention of the Powers, in view of the recent Note, that Greece is the aggressor, in the position of affairs in Macedonia.36 words
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25 1897-04-20 16 The Mississippi Overflows. Great floods in the Mississippi valley have damage*! tii<* cotton crop to the extent of fifty million dollars.25 words
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THE EUROPEAN CRISIS.
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Article37 1897-04-20 16 The Strain Becoming Intolerable. M, Ddyannis declarrs that a deceive step will be imperative in a few da\s, as Greece will be unable to maintain its army on the frontier for an indefinite period.37 words
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Article19 1897-04-20 16 Both at Constantinople and Athens war is regarded as only the question of a few days.19 words
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Article98 1897-04-20 16 The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwer-in has committed suicide at Cannes. He had been painfully ill and leaped over a high bridge. The deceased was Friedrich Fran/ 111., born March 19, 1851 son of Friedrich Franz 11., and Prince-^ Augusta of Reuss-Schleiz succeeded to 'the throne on98 words
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Article30 1897-04-20 16 An Italian Vote of Confidence. After tour days debate the Italian Chamber has passed a vote of confidence in the Eastern Policy of the Government by a30 words
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Article13 1897-04-20 16 Parliament has adj turned till the 26th inst. London, April 14th, 1897.13 words
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THE EUROPEAN CRISIS.
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Article47 1897-04-20 16 Conflicting Declarations. Nothing definite is known yet of the results of the invasion of the Greeks, who maintain that they have captured Baltino and Bozovo, and are advancing victorious. The Porte affirms that the Greeks have been defeated and have recrossed the frontier.47 words
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71 1897-04-20 16 Fhe parleying between the Powers and Turkey on the subject of Crete is in statu quo y owing to th- Turco-Greek situation. Greece's Financial Breakdown Fhe (irtek Exchequer is almost exhausted, and it appears that the only resource of the country is an internal loan,71 words
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Article176 1897-04-20 16 Ihe Gretk Government has now earned for itself, says Money, the credit of astuteness which has been a characteristic of the race from the days of the "Gneculus esuriens." But it will find it difficult to escape from the charge of duplicity Only eighteen months ago the176 words
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Article42 1897-04-20 16 WAR AT LAST. Declaration of War by Turkey. Turkish Ambassador in Athens Recalled. Greek Ambassador given his Passports. Turkey has declared war against Greece has recalled her Minister from Athens, and has handed his passports to the Greek Minister.42 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous700 1897-04-20 16 Maria Rickmers, Ger. str Berg, for Bremen. Van Goers, Dut. str., for Sounbaya, via ports. Ulysses, Brit, str., Brown, for Hongkong, Shan- ghai and Japan. Trym, Nor. str., blanneslead, tor Madras. Am h erst, Brit, str., Nicol, for Klang and T. Anson. Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. I Hong700 words
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Miscellaneous1121 1897-04-20 16 fVTTQQ'PIQ TIM DAp T Men-of-War Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For, When Iphigenia Brit, cruiser 3600 Dudding Mar. 15 England Islade Luzon Span, cruiser Baneto April 2 Colombo Manila, Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For, When Ban Fo Soon Dut. 223 Odink April 17 Pontianak LimAhSam1,121 words
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