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Title Section17 1897-04-27 1 THE Singapore Free Press MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. No 509. TUESDAY, APRIL 37th, 1897.17 words
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Article260 1897-04-27 1 Leading Articlks. The Turkish Advance, 257 The Situation in the Ba.kar-. 257 <4 A Day of Race," 258 The Operations in Thessaly, 25 S The Attitude of the Powers, 258 The Shanghai Riot*-, 258 Bulgarian Policy, 2^B The Permanent Memorial, 259 The Greco-Turkish Campaign. 25^ A Tax or. Immigrants,260 words
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Article77 1897-04-27 1 (Corrected up to April 26.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/0-5/16 demand 2/0-3/16 Private credits 3 m/s 2/o-i documents 3 m/s 2/0-9/16 credits 6 m/s 2/0* On India. Bank demand 161 On Hongkong. Bank demand i% dis. On Yokohama. Bank demand i% prem On Java. Hank demand I3li Private77 words
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Article21 1897-04-27 1 Domestic Occurrence. DEATH. \t Kuala Lwapoi on April 16th. John Wkll»ot<i>. Chid Sonreyor, Selauqgor. Aged Home <i Australian Papers please copy.21 words
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Article95 1897-04-27 1 (April 26.) Tin $34.4<> Gambier ".I<> do. Cube No. 1 9-5° Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 14.25 do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 23. Nutmegs 110s to the lb.) ,1 63. Mace (Banda) 75Cloves (Amboina) n 17*5° Liberian Coffee 2> Tapioca, >mall pearl (Fair quality) 3.70 do. do flake (do. do.) 4.2595 words
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Article, Illustration828 1897-04-27 1 Here -^.a' t!.e Pre»» the !'cop!e'» -'ig.nt maintain. Unawetl by influence anH. unbribed by gain M<*rp patriot Truth her glorious precept* draw, Hedeed to Relief. Levaltv. and Law. (April 20th.) To-day's telegram, when considered with what little we have already heard, gives us a very precise intimation828 words
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Article808 1897-04-27 1 (April 2 1 st. i ONE point in to-day's war news indicates once more a fact that we have often enough insisted on namely that, Concert or no Concert, it is Russia that dominates the Balkan Peninsula, and where policies conflict it is Russian policy808 words
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Advertisement21 1897-04-27 1 POSADA WINE COMPANY Wine, Spirit, Cig*r& Tobacco Merchunr Wkilesali and Retail 4 Bmtittj A" md, >'■« <><" l'nu>n Street, Penang Aug. 20. 20.8.9721 words
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Miscellaneous510 1897-04-27 1 THE WEEK. I The last mail from Europe arrived by the P. O. S.S. Rohilla on Sunday, with London advices to the 2nd inst. She will be followed by the N. D. L. s.s. Prinz Heinrich on the 29th inst., with the English mail of the 3rd inst. This mail510 words
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Article258 1897-04-27 2 I O-DAY, on the eve of the anniversary of Shakespeare's death—perhaps as some be lieve— also of.his birth, there is given in the Singapore Free Press a special article of peculiar interest and moment by that admirable writer, Sir Walter Besant. The object that eminent Englishman258 words
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Article858 1897-04-27 2 The present position of affairs in Thessaly is very precisely what was indicated by our forecast on Tuesday. As a result of the successful attempts to carry the Nizeros and Melouna passes we said: We now see that the Turks aim at concentrating to the north858 words
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Article190 1897-04-27 2 We are rather relieved to see that Russia has taken the initiative in putting into the shape ot a formal proposal the policy that most of us must have felt that the Powers had actually agreed to. Namely to remove all veto against Turkey's freedom190 words
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Article383 1897-04-27 2 (April 2yd.) THROUGHOUT the press of the China por-i* .tu..*r* I* hat- mr vnim rn n re rnr ftp the strange and utterly unwise behaviour of the Municipal Council in Shanghai over the recent riotous coolie demonstration against the raising of the barrow license tax. And it383 words
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Article873 1897-04-27 2 As a consequence of the rupture between Greece and Turkey all who have taken the trouble to familiarise themselves with the numerous inter-linked problems that constitute what is called the Eastern Question have been apprehensively expectant y sympathetic movements in the other Balkan States. It was with some873 words
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Article700 1897-04-27 3 We would commend to the very careful consideration of our readers the address of Mr. ECE&TON, Municipal Deputy President, to the members of the Board, yesterday afternoon on the subject of the suggestions for the proposed Singapore permanent memorial in commemoration of the yueen s unique historic700 words
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Article382 1897-04-27 3 (April 24th.) The sketch plan of campaign that we offered a few days ago as the probable line of action of the Turks is being carried out with very considerable exactness. The main lines of southward advance on Larissa, the capital of Thessaly, the chief "city of382 words
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Article779 1897-04-27 3 We desire to call the attention of the public, and particularly that of the Chambers of Commerce and the Unofficial Members of Legislative Council, to a Bill to be introduced into the Legislative Council entitled 11 An Ordinance to provide Funds for the Building of Immigrants779 words
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Article698 1897-04-27 3 In our comment on the war situation in Thessaly we mentioned that we assumed that the Turkish advance had compelled the abandonment by the Greek of Turnavo, which was the left flank of the defence of Larissa. We said The concentration in front of Larissa should give698 words
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Article198 1897-04-27 3 We cannot but feel that at the moment when Sir Alfred Milner, the new High Commissioner of the Cape, is about to set foot on the shores of the Colony, there must be some reason for the indication of Imperial policy displayed in the visit of the Cape198 words
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Article733 1897-04-27 4 It is believed that Harmston's Circus may possibly pay Kuala Lumpur a visit shortly. For unlawfully preparing chandoo Tang Ah Soon was fined $100 this morning before Mr. Wilkinson, and Lew Ah Kew, his wife, §50 for a similar offence. Mr. O. Christiansen, Inspector, Town Cleansing733 words
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Article134 1897-04-27 4 A fire broke out in the premises No. 36, Cecil-street, this morning, the alarm being raised by one of the neighbours, who saw the place in flames. This was a few minutes before two o'clock, and the Police being informed the fire engines were quickly on134 words
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Article229 1897-04-27 4 What might have been a very serious bicycle accident occurred yesteiday evening about 645 p m. in the Orchard Road. Mr. G. P. Owen was driving in one direction, and Capt. Eccles was passing him in the same direction. On the other side of the road, coming229 words
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Article168 1897-04-27 4 Mr. Carevv, who was with the late Sir Egbert Sebright when he died in Java, leaves this evening by the French mail. He will overtake the body of his late friend travelled extensively together, one of their latest tours having been through parts of the168 words
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Article205 1897-04-27 4 THE LATE CAPT. BYR NE, r.m.l.i. The Western Daily Press (26th March) says The death of Captain Byrne has excited the greatest sympathy in naval and military circle-. An inquest will be held to-day, at which the deceased's trusted friend and personal attendant, Private Batchelor, will be the chief witness.205 words
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128 1897-04-27 4 It i> reported that severe inundations have swept over the province of Kelantan, and that in consequence the people are rendered destitute. Rice has gone up to famine prices. Robbery with violence is said to be very frequen' throughout the province. Recently a friend of128 words
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Article723 1897-04-27 4 We {Spectator) notice with the greatest possible interest and satisfaction the proposal to restore the name of the Royal Canadian Regiment, and to place its depot at Toronto. A petition asking that the regiment shall be territorial ised in its old home has been signed723 words
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Article106 1897-04-27 4 The steady export of rice from Rangoon to India still continues. There are now in that Port steamers loading 4,000 tons for Calcutta, and 12,000 tons for Bombay. The exports of rice from Rangoon for the quarter ending 31st March amounted to just over half a106 words
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Article237 1897-04-27 4 It is fear of a movement in ihe Balkans, which might briiiii Austria inio the held, which first of all makes Russia so hostile to Greece; but rhere is, we (acceding to the Spectator) imagine, another motive Loo. The Russian Court cannot endure that little Slates belonging237 words
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Article359 1897-04-27 4 It is with feelings of the greatest regret that we have to record the death of Mr. John Weilford which took place at his residence in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (16th) morning. The deceased had only been ill for about a week or ten days. He359 words
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Article366 1897-04-27 4 In Precedent and Polk y. Something has already been, and more biaj Im heard about pacific blo>: ade in connection I with the Cretan cish. It is curious fad reioarkj 1 a home paper) that ihe subject has been 6i»casfcd scientifically, chiefly in connection with ftrnnc. j In366 words
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Article342 1897-04-27 4 Addressing the Madras Volunteers at pi "*<- held on Saturday for the presentation ol l" I^' Service Medals to members of the Madras V >!■■ini teer Guards, and the Madras Railway Volunteers, 1 Brigadier-General ummins, L). .'>. O mad- following interesting remarks concerning the v342 words
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Article1628 1897-04-27 5 So mis Comments and Suggestions. Captain H. J. May, r.n. concludes in this month's Journal of the Royal United Service In. 'ttute his suggestive and interesting article entitled Notes on Tactics for Ships and Weapons of the Present Day." Those who would gain a full knowledge of1,628 words
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128 1897-04-27 5 Results of Third Day. fRy Telegram fur the Singapore Free Press. j I Griffin Handicap: Value S2OO, for Sungei Ujong Griffins. 1. Messrs. Bowen Mowbray's Rangiiara. Griffin Handicap Value 8200, for Griffins that have run in Race No. I, first day. 1. Messrs. Meikle128 words
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Article275 1897-04-27 5 The latest estimate ot the world's production of gold during iBy6 puts the total at 10,164,000 oz., as compared with <), 652,000 oz. in 1895, 5,711,000 oz. in 1890, 5,002,0000/. in 1885, 5,21 l,<»oo oz. in 1880, and6 oio,ooo uz. in 1871. Although political troubles and275 words
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Article407 1897-04-27 5 THE HEATHEN CHINEE. Mr. Bret Harte has revived the Heathen Chinee in a new poem in The Hatch Mansfield Quarterly, with Abner Dean, Brown of Calaveras, and Truthful James, who say It was rainin' up at Angel's we war sittin' round the bar, Discussin* of Free Silver that was going407 words
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Article359 1897-04-27 5 In spite of the fact that events in the Near East are more than sufficient to engross the attention of Russia, she has, nevertheless, found time and opful stroke of policy in the Far East. Not content with grabbing the whole of Manchuria, and|jeUing the359 words
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Article155 1897-04-27 5 The telegraphed word Socker (referring to the Scotland-England football i match) has gone through other vicissitudes 1 besides its amusing local interpretation, I in one ijuarter, into "Rugby football." It reached Singapore right enough as Socker," but on its way to, or at, Hongkong it became155 words
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Article667 1897-04-27 5 Exchange weakened badly in the middle of the day at an hour's notice. Uncertainty as to the European outlook is at the bottom of the anxiety in business circles. The Municipality advertise that they require the services of an Inspector for the Town cleansing Department. The667 words
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Article590 1897-04-27 6 It was rather misty this morning, and the horses on the far side of the course could barely be seen when they first started work. G. Elphick on Valley Queen was the first out. She did a nice canter the first time, and was sent about590 words
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Article240 1897-04-27 6 Mr. D. Brown and Mr. L. C. Brown, of Penang. have received their discharge in bankruptcy by order of Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones. The steamer Dagmar, under charter to Mr. Bogaardt, has arrived from Calcutta laden with a cargo of over eighteen hundred ton> of Bengal coal for account of240 words
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Article1788 1897-04-27 6 A letter having been sent by Mr. R. M. Campbell (Chairman) enclosing the resolutions adopted condemnatory of the action of the Shanghai Municipal Council in connection with the coolie riot, the following reply was made Municipal Council, Shanghai, 9th April 1897. Sir,— l am directed to1,788 words
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Article203 1897-04-27 6 H. E. Sir Claude Macdonald, British Minister at Peking, arrived at Hongkong on the 12th by H.M.S. Narcissus, from Amoy, and left the same afternoon for Canton. His Excellency is making a tour of the principal Treaty Ports of China. He left Peking on the 15th of203 words
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Article15 1897-04-27 6 I it i> proposed to introduce a standard jysteir, of weights and measure in Ranjoon15 words
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70 1897-04-27 6 The candidature of a dhobi for a seat < the Municipal Board of a mofussil town Bengal last year created a great sensatio^ but Burdwan is evidently determined outshine all others in the matter oj r cipal candidates. A correspondent writ to an Indian paper that70 words
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Article105 1897-04-27 6 A DUTCH LADY-TRAV ELLER. Among the visitors to Singapore at v sent is Yrouw Van Renesse. of \\S Sumatra, a literary lady who writes fr# quently under the nom-de plume of Lilah." This Dutch lady has been tnak a tour through the Culony and the States which is to be105 words
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Article109 1897-04-27 6 In spite of the fact (says the China Mail) that His Excellency Sir Willita Robinson has had a rather sad experier. of Hongkong, he has determined t his full term of six years in office in Ho: K kong. His Excellency's term of office \v be109 words
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Article66 1897-04-27 6 Play commenced in the Penang P&ak match (whose results have been wired ready to the Singapore Free Prcs. or Saturday last, Perak winning the tOSfi and batting first. On the adjournment for tiffii the score stood Perak. R. M. Mackenzie c Thresher b Hou<i;< n. \i66 words
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Article114 1897-04-27 6 We regret to announce the death of \i William Corby. the Government enginer: for lighthouses and steam launches whi took place at 5.30 yesterday literal When Captain Craufurd wms appoioti I Master-Attendant, Mr. Corby was brougdl from Mauritius to establish at Pulo Bran an engine workshop114 words
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Article100 1897-04-27 6 A "Hongkong Telegraph" Shanghai t< gram (12th inst.) states that th< Oceafl Steamship Co.'s steamer Teucer and tin China Navigation Company's steam- r X* gan came into collision in 'the Whangpc or Shanghai, River on Saturday I instant). Both vessels are dama^ A cording to later particular*,100 words
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Article78 1897-04-27 6 Japan has stopped the minting o: -i^"The new currency law will com' into on October ist. Messr>. Crane Bros. tjive notice th*l sale of building site* at lanjong Katoflg originally fixed to take place on Friday, tl -3rd, has been postponed to I hur- 29th instant. Mr. Xoorciin, the firs>t78 words
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Article1087 1897-04-27 7 [All Rights Reserved.] (Written for the Singapore Free Press.) Wandering Stars. V. These naturally fall under the head of <j!obe trotters, but they have some pecuHarities which call for separate treatment. In the great firmament of ocean-life there be many, stars political, stars artistic, stars aristocratic, stars1,087 words
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460 1897-04-27 7 With reference to the paragraph headed An Unfeeling Act," which (ar> it evidently demanded attention or challenge) we reproduced from La Semaine Coloniale recently, animadverting on what that paper considered to be an instance of official neglect on the part of the French460 words
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Article48 1897-04-27 7 We [Pinang Gazette) regret to announce the d ath of Dr. Karl Riedel, M.D., of Heidelberg, Germany, at the age of 45 years. Death took place at the General Hospital last night {14th.) The deceased gentleman joined the Government Service only three months ago48 words
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Article59 1897-04-27 7 It is notified that Lieutenant H. C. H. Burton r.a was placed on the sick list on the 20th inst. The Tanglin Rifle Range is placed at the disposal of the Garrison Rifle Club, on Thursday next, the 22nd inst., for a match with H. M. S. Iphigeniat59 words
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Article71 1897-04-27 7 The P. O. steamer Sunda left Penang at 10 p. m. yesterday, and may be expected here at daylight to-morrow. The repairs to the Godavery being now nearly completed, she will resume her usual run to Batavia about the sth May, in place of the Tibn\ which will take up71 words
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Article765 1897-04-27 7 The Mail despatched from Singapore to London, via Marseilles, on the 23rd March, was delivered on the 17th instant. M. Ranchot will leave by the Arethuse on Tuesday for Saigon, whence he will proceed to Bangkok as the new Charge d'Aflfaires for France. The Austrian S.S.765 words
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Article593 1897-04-27 7 (From a Special Correspondent. j This great match for scoring was played at Penang on the 17th and 19th instant. Penang was minus the services of Anthony and Hawkins, but tound a useful colt in Eric Koch, one of the Free School boys, who took five593 words
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Article193 1897-04-27 7 Subscribers to the above might like to know that, as Mr. Howard Newton, who was to ascertain prices and particulars at Bombay, has been so absorbed in his harassing work over the plague that he could not for the time give the matter attention, the thing has193 words
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Article19 1897-04-27 7 Private telegrams in code for §tattoat m Greece arr forbidden until further notice, by order oi the Grecian Government19 words
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Article5665 1897-04-27 8 Valter Besant - Bv\ Valter Besant. By arrangement with the Singapore Free Press). A writer may be dull he may be prolix he may be a Prophet of the obvious and the commonplace he may be in consequence a bore he may be wrong-headed, pejudiced, obstinate, and narrow all5,665 words
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Article690 1897-04-27 9 (With Apologies to Mr. W. S. Gilbert I am a mode! soldier man, a pattern of propriety, An undisputed paragon of soldierly sobriety, My life is ruled by b>e-laws that are very strictly temperate, I tru^t these tacts will help you to the following appreciate.690 words
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Article410 1897-04-27 9 A Government Gazette Extraordinary proclaims Swatow an infe ted port, bubonic plague existing there. The Registar-General's retutp gives tl;r mortality for the week endii <g Saturday April i ;th, as at a ratio of 43 S3 per 11 Me. The Consul-General for Sia«n n+ lorwarded to410 words
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Article97 1897-04-27 9 Saturday's Gazetti contains the Regulations made by the Governor, in accordance with a circular despatch from the Secretary of State and the Royal Warrant, relating to the grant of the Volunteer Long Service Medal to Volunteers of twenty years' service. In the Hongkong Volunteer Curps orders for97 words
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220 1897-04-27 9 A curious story is told by Imperialist, of the first meeting between Rhodes and Sir Charles Warren About the year 1877 two Englishmen —strangers to one another—the one a middle-aged, the other a young man, occupied a post-cart on their way to Kimberley. It220 words
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Article5725 1897-04-27 10 (Thursday, April 22nd, 1897). THE JUBILEE MEMORIAL. The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held this afternoon, Mr. W. Egerton presiding. There were a'so present Mr. Sohst, Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn, Mr. J. P.Joaquioi, Mr. Moses and Mr. Meyer. Finance. The fortnightly financial statement showed copper coin5,725 words
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224 1897-04-27 11 In the February number of Review of Reviews Mr. \V. T. Stead comments on the new RussoChinese Convention as follows There is a good deal of discussion upon the if; ct of the new RussoChmese Treaty. Into the details it is not necessary to224 words
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Article73 1897-04-27 11 A Meeting of Committee of the Chamher oi Comrorrre was held yesterday tor the purpose ot filling vacancies arising from the retirement of Hon'ble T. Shelford left tor home, and resignation of Mr. Thos. Scott, the last named gentleman being about to return to Europe. Mr.73 words
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Article455 1897-04-27 11 The final tie for the Championship between Capt. Ainslie, the holder, and Mr. VV. Egenon, the runner up, was commenced last evening. Much interest was evinced in the event, and there was a good attendance of spectators, including H. E. the Governor and Lady Mitchell.455 words
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540 1897-04-27 11 Undoubtedly the capital of the Straits Settlements is a commercial emporium of the first order, and the British have succeeded in making of the extreme point of the Malay Peninsula a transit port of great importance; but if we must so540 words
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Article504 1897-04-27 11 The steamer Darius from Australia via Batavia, brings horses to day. The classes at the Convent will be re opened on Monday morning, the 26th i»i stant, after the Easter vacation. The German s. s. Waliy, a lew Kingsii line arrived from Hamburg this r ruing504 words
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Article51 1897-04-27 11 The Finlaysos Cip. The above will be shot for by the various Subdivisions next Saturday at Balestier Range. The conditions are 5 men a side; 200 yds. (kneeling) and 500 yds. (prone) seven shots and one sighting shot at each distance. Officers may compete with their respective51 words
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Article130 1897-04-27 11 Certificates of naturalization have beer. granted to Chan Kang Chun, and Lin; Khim Tuan. of Penang. Appointments. In consequence of the retirement ol the Hon'bles E E. Isemonger and H Trotter H. E. the Governor has been pleased to make the following appointments Mr. J. K. Birch, Colonial130 words
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Article1447 1897-04-27 12 Quicquid agunt homines nostr test farrago libelli. Juvenal. Of a truth the Topicist is a good prophet. Compare events now transacting in Madagascar with the following Topistical prophecy, dated Nov. 30, 1895. v There are breakers ahead for the French in Madagascar. They will need good1,447 words
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Article113 1897-04-27 12 At the Installation meeting of Lodge St. George, No. 1 152, last evening, Bro. F. M. Elliot was duly installed as W.M. lor the ensuing year He named and installed the following as his officers:— 1. P.M., VVor. Bro. J Bromhead Matthews S.VV, Bro. VV. Fox; J W Bro.113 words
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Article112 1897-04-27 12 Mr. Harry Yelverton Goring, a tobacconist of Tamworth, (son of the late Forster Goring, son of the 7th baronet and the Hon. Sydney' Eloise Yelverton, daughter of the 3rd Viscount AvonmoreJ succeeds to the baronetcy of Colonel Sir Craven Charles Goring, who has just died,112 words
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Article860 1897-04-27 12 5 A meeting was held in the S. C. C. Pavi--5 lion last evening, Col. Pennefather presiding, to consider the possibility of getting up a Gymkhana meeting in June next. 1 There were also present Capt. Warren, 5 Capt. de Bouiay, R.A Mr. D. H. Wise, Mr.860 words
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Article629 1897-04-27 12 Training commenced punctually at 0 this morning, and several of the horses did r good gallops. Valley Queen was the first out and was followed by Bronzewing (Hayward.) fv former did a nice canter the first time a- 1( j was then sent once about half629 words
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Article230 1897-04-27 12 A RAT'S BICYCLE RECORD." A bicycle- and -rat story has been going H rounds of the clubs this week. According M fi otiginai veracious narrator, a bicycle wa> Umt*gi*g up in a cellar when Master Rodent jmped -i the front wheel en route to a shelf whereon h§ a tempting230 words
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Article2153 1897-04-27 13 [All Rights Reserved.] by G. Lacy Hillier. By Arrangement, for the Singapore Free Press.) VI. RoABSim Repairs. I have in a previous article alluded to the fact thU repairs of tyres, made on the counter of a yre company's stand at one or other of our great2,153 words
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Article907 1897-04-27 13 CHINESE IMMIGRANTS AND OTHERS. If Taxbd, why not Licbksbd and Regulated. (Contributed.) There is a bill shortly to be introduced before the Legislative Council which does not appear to have attracted much public attention. Yet it is little short of revolutionary as far as the principle governing the trade of907 words
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Article891 1897-04-27 13 During the past week all the horses in work have been doing and going well, and the prospects for the Meeting are very good but it is to be regretted that the Skipper, who was looked upon as a very likely winner, should have had such a891 words
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Article689 1897-04-27 14 Mr. Tambusamy's "Jimmy" has, the Malay Mail learns, been purchased by Captain Carey, of Singapore, for $600. A meeting of the members of the Church Work Association will be held at Government House, on Monday, May 3rd, at 12 o'clock. A Dutch expert in railway construction689 words
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2109 1897-04-27 14 The opening ceremony in connection wifrh the Anglo-Chinese Boarding School took place on Saturday, H.E. the Governor formally declaring the new premises open. The building, a substantial and unpretentious three-storied structure with a basement floor, stands in a large compound close to the Orchard Road and2,109 words
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Article167 1897-04-27 14 When the late Prof. Henry Drimmoi was within a few days of his death summoned a tew friends to his bed- told them the following touching story asked them to resolve his doubts v whether it exhibited subiime patriot:-: mere insani y During one of his campaign^167 words
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Article123 1897-04-27 14 The Pique prize for Ladies Single- bas been won by Mrs. Merewether. Seor^ were handed in as follows Mrs. Merewether 58 59 117 5 Mrs. Grigor Taylor 54 64 118 Mrs. Bromhead Matthew*- 62 72 134 I Miss Sal/mann 70 74 144 Mrs. dimming 63 81123 words
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Article29 1897-04-27 14 Notice is given in the Go: "<■ Queen's Birthday will be celebrated London alone on Wednesday. May and at all other stations, naval Mid tary, on Monday, May 24 next29 words
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Miscellaneous119 1897-04-27 14 The Russian Volunteer steamei A Novgorod arrived this morning from Europe via Colombo and is coaling at the B^ r: wharf. She is expected to resume voyage to Vladivostock to-morrow a noon. The steamer Melbridgr arrived a side the Borneo wharf on Saturday r,: Cardiff, with a cargo of about119 words
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Article918 1897-04-27 15 Simultaneously with the announcement that the Education Department is to have another head, in the person of Mr. A. T. Bryant, appears the annual report of Mr. -;!cum for 1896. There is to be no immediate change, however, and it is to be hoped that Mr Elcum,918 words
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1429 1897-04-27 15 Last night this Company drew a large house again to the second performance of Les Cloches de Corneville, M and gave as good a performance as on Saturday. Master Goulding was again excellent as Gaspard, Elsie Norwood, Annie Moore and Connie Pollard were all efficient1,429 words
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Article334 1897-04-27 15 WHY IS SINGAPORE STTLL CLOSED. Seeing that Bangkok has been free from plague for over two months, and that such careful measures have been taken, and with every success, that only animals from healthy districts shall be admitted into Bangkok, and then have to underdergo quarantine,334 words
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100 1897-04-27 15 The report of the directors presented at the meeting of the shareholders on Wednesday, April 21st, shows that the net profits, after providing for bad and doubtful debts, amounted to A dividend at the rate of 5 per cent, for the first halfyear having100 words
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Article75 1897-04-27 15 The Hakata A/aru, a new four masted boat for the N. Y. X., came into port this morning from the westward. The King of Siam was expected at Colombo on the 20th inst. The Ist Loyal North Lancashire Rcjt. was to supply guards of honour at the jetty, at the75 words
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Advertisement350 1897-04-27 15 Sarsaparilla. JSarsaparilla the most thoroughly reliable alterative ever compounded. For scroUila, boil-, ulcers, sores, earhuDcles^^Mfc^oirlies and all disorders orT^Wßfcfc^j^^^d blood, this mediciiier^Bi^^p^^ Ayer's Sarsaparilla is »-< l ii:iiT^rHH ticial as a remedy for catarrh, rheumatism, and rheumatic gout. As a Tonic, it assists the process of digestion, stimulates the sluggish350 words
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Article64 1897-04-27 16 THE GRECO-TURKISH WAR. War Announced by M. Delyannis. M Delyannis, the Greek Premier, has announced in the Chamber that Turkey had declared war; and that Greece accepted that declaration. The Protection of Non-Combatants. The German Minister at Athens protects;, Turkish families resident in Greece. [Baron yon Pless64 words
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Article52 1897-04-27 16 The Turks Capture Maluna Pass. A Bayonet Charge. Twenty Thousand Engaged. 'rt,, Turk-lcVi tr~i-~ of Maluna Pass. They carried the Greek blockhouses at the point of the bayonet, after severe fighting lasting thirty hours, which extended many miles along the frontier. There were altogether about twenty thousand52 words
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15 1897-04-27 16 Prevesa is in ruins, and the batteries are silenced.15 words
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Article64 1897-04-27 16 E ASTER CRICKET AT PENANG Penang v. Perak. Special Telegram to Singapore Free Press, j In the cricket match, Penang v. Perak, at Penang. the latter, batting first, made 332, including Fox 53. Curtis 80, and Insail in. Penang in theirfirstinnings made 71, and, following on, 226, Brown 54 and64 words
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Article164 1897-04-27 16 THE GRECO-TURKISH WAR. The Frotection of Non- Combatants. France protects the Greek residents in Turkey The Duke of Sparta. Prince Konstantinos, Duke of Sparta, the Greek Crown Prince, accompanied by his third brother, Prince Nikolaos, has to the front. Greek Action in Epirus. A Greek force in164 words
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Article151 1897-04-27 16 Russia's Proposals. THE GRECO.TURKISH General Turkish Success. Strong Footing in Northern Thessaly. Bombarding Turnavo. r Greek Police join the Army. Citizens become Police. The Turkish forces have carried all the positions commanding the road to Larissa. They are now bombarding Tyrnavos (Turnavo), to which place the Greeks151 words
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Article20 1897-04-27 16 THE GRECO-TURKISH WAR. Greek Resistance to Turkish Advance. The stubborn resistance of the Greeks the Turkish advance.20 words
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Article53 1897-04-27 16 Bulgaria Threatens War Against Turkey. A Theological Quarrel. A Three Days Ultimatum. The Bulgarian Agent at Constantinople has informed the Sultan that unless berats (commissions) for five additional Bishops for Macedonia are granted before Saturday, Bulgaria will mobilise her army. The SttJtan has made a reply of53 words
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48 1897-04-27 16 The Defences Commission at the Cape recommends the creation of. a lqcal force of eleven thousand men, to be raised by compulsory service from the white male population. A large increase to the Imperial garrison is also advised. London, April 23rd, 1897.48 words
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Article37 1897-04-27 16 THE GRECO-TURKISH The Turkish Squadron Unseaworthy. Both the Turkish Squadrons are still in the Dardanelles. The Captains of all the vessels have signed a circular to the Porte declaring that the vessels are unseaworthy.37 words
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41 1897-04-27 16 Desperate Fighting. The Greeks Falling Back on Larissa. The Greeks are gradually falling back on Larissa, after desperate fighting. A British Squadron at Delagoa Bay. Eight vessels of the Cape Squadron have arrived at Delagoa Bay.41 words
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28 1897-04-27 16 An unsuccessful attempt has been made to stab the King of Italy, while driving to the Races. London, April 24th, iSgy.28 words
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Article23 1897-04-27 16 THE GRECO-TURKISH WAR. Greek Retreat Continues. Larissa Abandoned. The Greeks have evacuated Turnavos and Larissa, and are concentrating at Pharsala.23 words
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Article13 1897-04-27 16 The Turks have checked the Greek advance in Epirus.13 words
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Article81 1897-04-27 16 844B 44 A Hint to Germany and the Transvaal." The visit of the English Squadron to Delagoa Bay is intended as a hint to Germany and the Transvaal that the British are resolved to maintain the status quo at the Cape. The Hamburgher Nachrichten states that Germany81 words
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Article26 1897-04-27 16 The Greeks and Cretans are blockading the town of Candia Col. Chermside, the British Commandant, has demanded reinforcements. London, April 26th, 1897. mm26 words
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Article233 1897-04-27 16 Quotation. Capital Paid aa Share. P4. Di v Honing ft Shaagnai Bank. 1 7 3%P'«»- $10,000,000 $10*00.000 +go^ 14 Na.on^BankofOnna 5 O OO 15 l^S BkofC^naftj/raTuT $2?NomioaL i *450,Q<» '99,875 Tan,on, fiUr DoTk. J3S° Sales. J'**. ooo ««.SOO^»oo i&ooo dc <% do 2?» |800,000 New233 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous267 1897-04-27 16 CLEARANCES. A&ril 26. Amherst, Brit, str., Nicol, for Klang and T. Anson. Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar. Hye Lbong, Brit, str., Shepherd, for T. Anson, via ports. Batavier, Brit, str., Robertson, for Penang. Ban Seng Guan, Brit, str., Lyons, for Bangkok. Breconshire, Brit, str., Peebles, for New York. Darius,267 words
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Miscellaneous1120 1897-04-27 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-War Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For, Whcr Iphigenia Brit, cruiser 3600 Dudding Mar. 15 England Islade Luzon Span, cruiser Baneto April 2 Colombo Manila, Phoenix Brit, gun-boat 1050 Cochrane April 25 Plymouth Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For, When Arethuse Fr. 6851,120 words
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